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historical ^ (^malogic qI Register :
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY UNDER THE DIRECTION
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REV. WILLIAM COGSWELL, D. D., EDITOR.
VOLUME
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BOSTON:
SAMUEL G. DRAKE, PUBLISHER.
1847.
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PREFACE
On commencing a periodical, the queslion naturally arises, Why
issue a new publication ? This question we assume as put in our
case ; and we reply to it, There is no work of the kind in the
country, and one seems to be much needed. The following list of
subjects mentioned in the Prospectus of the Periodical will serve to
elucidate its character and show the importance of its publication.
" It will comprehend,
" 1. Biographical Memoirs, Sketches, and Notices of persons who
came to North America, especially to New England, before Anno
Domini 1700; showing from what places in Europe they came,
their Families there, and their Descendants in this country;
"2. Full and minute Genealogical Memoirs and Tables, showing
the lineage and descent of Families, from the earliest dales to
which they can be authentically traced, down to the present lime,
with their branches and connections ;
"3. Tables of Longevity, Statistical and Biographical Accounts
of Attorneys, Physicians, Ministers and Churches of all denomina-
tions, of Graduates at Colleges, Governors, Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress, Military Officers, and other persons of dis-
tinction, and occasionally entire Tracts, which have become rare and
of permanent Historical value ;
" 4. Lists of names found in ancient documents, such, especially,
as were engaged in any honorable public service ; also the docu-
ments themselves, when they may contain any important fads
illustrative of the lives and actions of individuals ;
"5. Descriptions of the Costumes, Dwellings, and Utensils of
various kinds, belonging to the earliest times to which the Ancestry
of Families may be traced ; to be accompanied, when practicable,
with drawings or engravings ;
"6. Ancient Inscriptions and Epitaphs, with descriptions of
Cemeteries, Monuments, Tombs, Tablets ; also, extracts from the
Town and Parish Records of New England ;
IV PREFACE.
"7. Descriptions of Armorial Bearings, and of other Heraldic
devices, occasionally emblazoned, v^^ilh sufficient explanations of
the principles and terms of Heraldry.
" The Publication will embrace many other materials of a Miscel-
laneous and Statistical character, more or less connected with its
main design ; which, it is believed, will contribute to render it
interesting to intelligent persons of every class in the community.
" Each Number will be embellished with a Portrait of some dis-
tinguished individual. There will also occasionally be illustrative
engravings in the work."
The period has arrived when an awakened and a growing inter-
est is felt in this country in the pursuit, and especially in the
results, of Historical and Genealogical Researches ; and when
the practical importance, both to individuals and to society, of the
knowledge which is obtained by such investigations, from the scat-
tered and perishable records of local, domestic, and traditionary
history, begins to be appreciated. The existence, and active exer-
tions, of the Historical, Antiquarian, and Statistical Societies
which have arisen within a few years past in most of the older
stales of the Union, is a sufficient evidence of the fact.
The Neiv Eng-land Histot^ic- Ge nealo^ia • I Society, chartered some
years since by the Legislature of Massachusetts, proposes to direct
its attention to the promotion of the objects above specified. It
will do this in various ways ; — particularly by the establishment of
a Library, a Cabinet of Curiosities, and a Collection of Paintings ;
but especially by a Periodical. A Library, respectable for the time
the Society has existed, has been established, and a Cabinet of
Curiosities and a Collection of Paintings have been commenced.
Though the Society early contemplated the publication of a Peri-
odical, yet the time for issuing it seemed not to have arrived until
the beginning of the present year, when a work was commenced.
And through the goodness of a kind Providence we have been
enabled to bring to a close the first Volume of the New England
Historical and Genealogical Register. Some of the articles have
been prepared with a great amount of labor, and in some cases
from sources exceedingly rare. During the arduous labors per-
formed, we have been sustained by the hope that we were not
laboring altogether in vain.
We would here take occasion to express our thanks to those gen-
tlemen who have aided us by contributing to the articles of our pages,
by extending the circulation of the work, and by commending it to
PREFACE
the patronage of the community. In these ways essential service
has been rendered.
We now enter upon the duties of another year with undimin-
ished zeal and confidence in the cause we have espoused, hoping
with the Divine blessing, to make the ensuing volume more valua-
ble than its predecessor. In this work, we come in collision willi
no other class of men ; we interfere with no other puLlication.
Occupying a new and distinct department, we shall aim to make
the periodical a work of permanent value as a repository of minute
and authentic facts, carefully and methodically arranged on a great
variety of subjects pertaining to antiquities, history, statistics, and
genealogy. In doing this we cannot but feel that we are performing
a great service for the country at large, but especially for New Eng-
land, and her sons wherever scattered. Accurate and faithful his-
torians, chronologists, and genealogists are important benefactors.
Such was Polybius among the Greeks, Tacitus among the Romans.
Thomas Prince, Abiel Holmes, and John Farmer, in New England.
In preparing the Register, our sources of information have been
Hazard's Historical Collections, the Panoplist and other periodicals,
as newspapers, the Collections of the numerous Historical and
Antiquarian Societies, the various works on Biography, the different
Histories of the States and of the Country, as well as other works
of a similar character, and the almost innumerable histories of
towns, and historical and biographical discourses ; but our greatest
and best sources of information have been family, church, town, and
county records, original ancient manuscript documents of various
name and nature, and also many recent communications respecting
matters of olden time. But little reliance has been placed upon hear-
say or traditionary evidence. We make this general statement as
an apology for not having mentioned continually, and many
times over, the authorities for what we have published.
In preparing the coming volume, we are encouraged to expect
the cooperation of several learned antiquaries and other estimable
writers. We shall also have access to a large amount of valuable
materials suited to our wants. In various ways we hope to give
an increased interest to our works, and that a corresponding patron-
age will be awarded to us by a reading, intelligent, and generous
public. We respectfully and earnestly solicit the assistance of those
friendly to our object, and above all, the benediction of Him, whom
we serve.
October, 1847.
CONTENTS OF VOLUME I.
NO. I.
Page.
Landing of the Pilgrims, at Plymouth, Dec, 1620 — a Plate.
Memoir of John Farmer, M. A., with a Portrait, - ..... 9
Genealogical Memoir of the Farmer Family, 21
Memoirs of Graduates of Harvard College, 34
Congregational Ministers and Churches in Rockingham County, N. H., • - - 40
Foreign Missionaries from Norwich, Ct., 46
Passengers in the Mayflower in 1620, 47
Major Pendleton's Letter, 53
Capt. Miles Standish's Inventoi-y of Books, 54
Juridical Statistics of Merrimack County, 54
Biographical Notices of Deceased Physicians in Massachusetts, - - - - 60
Extract from a Letter of Hon. William Cranch, 65
Letter from Rev. John Walrond to Rev. William Waldron, 66
Form of a Family Register, -- 67
Grenealogy of the Chase Family, ---68
" Dudley Family, 71
Epitaphs, --72
Instances of Longevity in Belfast, Me., 73
Scraps from Interleaved Almanacks, ----73
Decease of the Fathers of New England, 74
Notice of Governor Bradstreet, with an Engraving of his House, - - - 75
Sketches of Alumni at the different Colleges in New England, .... 77
Fathers of New England, 91
Gov. Hinckley's Verses on the Death of his second Consort, . - - . 92
Biographical Notices of Physicians in Kingston, N. H., ------ 95
Register of Births in Dedham, 99
Annivei-sary of the New England Society at Cincinnati, O., 100
Notices of New Publications, 100
NO. II.
Memoir of Hon. Samuel Sewall, with a Portrait, 105
Letter of Chief-Justice Sewall, Ill
Col. Gookin's Letter, -113
History of the Pilgrim Society, 114
Passengers of the Golden Hind, with an Engraving, 126
Passengers of the Speedwell, of London, 132
Examination of Quakers, 132
Complete List of the Ministers of Boston, 134
First Settlers of New England, 137
Capital Offences in Massachusetts, 139
Juridical Statistics of Merrimack County, N. H., 140
Reasons for Genealogical Investigations, 147
Our Ancestors, I49
Congregational Ministers and Churches in Rockingham County, N. H., - - 150
Proprietors of New Haven, Ct, I57
Memoir of Enoch Parsons, Esq., with a Portrait, 159
Philosophy of Life, 163
Genealogy of the Cotton Family, - - 164
" '■ Butler Family, 167
VIU CONTENTS.
Genealogy of the Minot Family, 171
Biographical Notices of Deceased Physicians in Massachusetts, - - - - 178
Sketches of Alumni at the different Colleges in New England, - - - • 182
Dr. Watts's Letter of Condolence to Madanm Sewall, 191
List of Ancient Names in Boston and Vicinity, - - 193
Family Increase, - 196
Instances of Longevity, 196
Marriages and Deaths, 197
Notices of New Publications, - 199
NO. III.
Memoir of Governor Endecott, with a Portrait, 201
Original Covenant of the First Church in the Massachusetts Colony, - . - 224
Heraldry, 225
Heraldic Plate. 231
Ratirication of the Federal Constitution hy Massachusetts, 232
Letter of Chief-Justice Sargeant, 237
(/omplete List of the Ministers of Boston, 240
Congregational Ministers and Churches in Rockingham County, N. H., - - 244
Genealogy of the Wolcott Family, 251
•' Minot Family,' 256
" " Parsons Faniily, 263
An^'icnt Bible in the Bradford Family, 275
Bio'^^raphical Notices of Pbysioians in Rochester, N. H., 276
Sketches of Ahunni at the difterent Colleges in New England, - - - . 278
Advice of a Dying Father to his Son, 284
Relationship, 285
Decease of tlie Fathers f,f New England, 286
New England, 288
Arrival of early New England Ministers, 289
Genealogies and their Moral, 290
First Settlers of Rhode Island, 291
Marriages and Deaths, 292
Notices of New Publications, 293
NO. IV.
I^femoir of Governor Hutchinson, witli a Portrait, 297
The Enflecott Rock. --.-........ 3^
First Settlement of Norwich. Ct., 314
Names of the l-'iist Settlers of Norwich, in 1660, 315
Patent of the Town of Norwich, in 1685, 315
Letter of Lieut, (iovcrnor Stoughton, 317
Complete List of the Ministers of Boston, 318
Congregational Ministers and Churches in Rockingham County, N. H., - - - 322
lliigiienots, 332
On Genealoiry. --..-..-..... 334
(xenealogy of the Endicott Family, 335
Notice of the Iliuitington Family,' 343
(xenealogy of Henri Gachet, - - 344
(icnealogy of the (iookin Family, 345
The Foster Family, - - ' 352
Illustrations of (Jrncalogy, accomijanied with a Diagram, 355
M-moir of Il.'v. Zcplianiah S. Moore, D. D., 360
Memoir of AI!)crt G. lli)ham, M. D., 361
Bui-ial-Pi.ice at "Old Town," (Newbury, Ms.,) 365
On the Wearing of the Hair, - - ' 368
Prolific Family, 375
I*opulatinn of the Colonies in this Country in 1700, 377
Scotch Prisoners sent to Massachusetts in" 1652, 377
Marriages and Deaths, ............ 350
Notices of New I'ublications, 382
Index of Subjects, 385
Index of Names, 389
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JANUARY, 1847.
NO. 1.
THE
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NEW ENGLAND
j[5t0torkal ^ Semaloigical Kcgister:
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY,
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
REV. WILLIAM COGSWELL, D. D., EDITOR.
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BOSTON:
SAMUEL G. DRAKE, PUBLISHER,
No. -5 0 CORNHILL.
1847.
CooLiDOS & Wiley. Printers, Water Street^
CONTENTS.
Page.
Memoir of John Farmer, M. A., ----- - 9
Genealogical Memoir of Ihe Farmer Family, - - - - 21
Memoirs of Graduates of Harvard College, - - - - 34
Congregational Ministers and Churches in Rockingham County,
N. H., 40
Foreign Missionaries from Norwich, Ct., - - - - 46
Passengers in the Mayflower in 1620, 47
Major Pendleton's Letter, - - 53
Capt Miles Standish's Inventory of Books, - - - - 54
Juridical Statistics of Merrimack County, N. H., - - - 54
Biographical Notices of Deceased Physicians in Massachusetts, - 60
Extract from a Letter of Hon. William Cranch, - - - 65
Letter from Rev. John Walrond to Pvev. William Waldron, - 66
Form of a Family Register, --.-..-67
Genealogy of the Chase Family, 68
" " Dudley Family, 71
Epitaphs, 72
Instances of Longevity in Belfast, Me,, - - - - 73
Scraps from Interleaved Almanacs, 73
Decease of the Fathers of New England, - - - - 74
Notice of Governor Bradstreet, - - 75
Sketches of Alumni at the different Colleges in New England, 77
The Fathers of New England, 91
Governor Hinckley's Verses on the Death of his second Consort, 92
Biographical Notices of Physicians in Kingston, N. H., - - 95
Register of Births in Dedham, 99
Anniversary of the New England Society at Cincinnati, - - 100
Notices of New Publications, 100
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NEW ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.
VOL. I. JANUARY, 1847. NO. 1.
MEMOIR OF JOHN FARMER, M. A.,
LATE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY OP THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
John Farmer, who was the most dislinguished Genealogist and
Antiquary of this country, was born at Chelmsford, Ms., June 12,
1789.^ He was the eldest son of John Farmer, who married, Jan-
uary 24, 1788, Lydia Richardson, daughter of Josiah Richardson
of Chelmsford, Ms. His father was the son of Oliver Farmer, born
July 31, 1728, who was the son of Edward, born at Ansley, War-
wickshire, England, who emigrated to this country about the year
1670, and settled at Billerica, Ms.f
Mr. Farmer inherited a feeble constitution. From early life till
death, his appearance was that of a person in the last stage of a
consumption. But notwithstanding his great bodily infirmity, he
was enabled by his industry and perseverance to accomplish
wonders.
From childhood, he was fond of books and study ; ever diligent
as a scholar, and excelling most of his school-fellows in his acqui-
sitions of knowledge. Hours which, during recess or vacation, the
more hardy and robust would spend in athletic games and youthful
sports, he was disposed to employ in poring over books of history,
geography and chronology, inquiring after ancient records and
* Considering' the character which the Register is to sustain, we have supposed that this
number of the Work could commence with no article more interesting, than a Biographical
Notice of Mr. Farmer. The Notice is principally an Abstract from a Memoir of him pre-
pared by Jacob B. Moore, Esq., now residing at Washington, D. C.
t We purposely omit a further notice of Mr. Farmer's ancestors, as a full account will
appear in the g-enealogy of the Farmer Family, which he prepared and published, some
years before his death. Having been remodelled and improved, it is inserted in this number
of the Register.
10 Memoir of [Jan.
papers, looking into the genealogy of families, and copying and
treasuring up anecdotes and traditions of Indians and Revolu-
tionary struggles. In his fondness for writing, and for copying
antiquarian, civil, ecclesiastical and literary matters, he almost
insensibly acquired a beautiful style of penmanship, which gave to
all his manuscripts a peculiar air of neatness and grace. A favor-
ite of the clergyman of his native place, he was allowed free access
to his books and papers, and thus he imbibed those impressions of
filial respect for the ministers of the gospel, which he exhibited on
all occasions through life. He regarded, with great reverence, the
clerical profession, looking upon the ministers of the cross as
indeed " the messengers of God."
At the age of sixteen, he became a clerk in a store at Amherst,
N. H. Here he remained five years, giving diligent attention to
the business of his employers, and devoting his leisure hours to
literary studies and correspondence. In a letter to the Kev. Hez-
ekiah Packard, D. D., who had been his teacher before he went to
Amherst, IVIr. Farmer spoke with affection and gratitude of his
early Instructor; and in a reply, dated Wiscasset, Me., Dec. 4,
1809, the Doctor says, " If any of my friendly and religious coun-
sels, or any books I put into your hands, made deep and lasting
impressions upon your tender mind, you will join me in giving
praise and glory to God and the Redeemer. I can truly say of my
pupils, as St. John did of those he had converted to the Christian
faith, ' I have no greater joy than seeing them walking in the
truth.' I am much pleased with the account you give of your
industry and progress. If you have no idea of a college education,
it might appear as useful to you to become more familiar with
your favorite branches, geography, history, the constitutions of our
Slate governments and that of our common country, as well as
with the origin and progress of wars, and other calamities of the
eastern world." No pupil, probably, ever more highly valued an
instructor, than did young Farmer; and that he placed a high
estimate upon the teachings of Dr. Packard, is sufTiciently shown
by his ali'ectionate remembrance of him, and by his pursuits in
after life, and the results of his many labors.
In the course of the year 1810, finding the labors of his station
too arduous for his feeble health, Mr. Farmer left the store, and
engaged in teaching school, an employment in which he is said to
have greatly excelled. Two or three years previous to this, a liter-
ary association for mutual improv;*ment was formed at Amherst,
1847.] John Farmer, M. A. 11
the members of which met weekly for debate, the rehearsal of
pieces, and reading original compositions. Of this society, Mr.
Farmer was for about eleven years the chief supporter, contribu-
ting largely to the interest and usefulness of the meetings by his
own performances, and by inviting and attracting to it the young
men of promise that were about him. The neighboring clergy
were made honorary members of it, and frequently attended its
meetings, and participated in the discussions.
While engaged in school-keeping, Mr. Farmer cultivated his
natural taste, and pursued, with industry, historical inquiries. In
1813, becoming known to some of the Members of the JMassachu-
setts Historical Society, he was elected a Corresponding Member
of it, and immediately became a contributor to its Collections, which
have been published. In 1816, he published, in a pamphlet form,
his « Historical Sketch of Billerica," and furnished many valuable
facts towards the materials for the History of Chelmsford, after-
wards published by the Rev. Mr. Allen. ^ In 1820, he published
" An Historical Sketch of Amherst from the first settlement of the
town," in pamphlet form. In these two publications, the marked
peculiarities of his mind are strongly exhibited. He evinced a
memory wonderfully tenacious of particular facts, dates, and names,
sound judgment in collecting, selecting, and arranging his materials,
and an exquisite niceness and exactness in all the details of these
histories.
About this time, Mr. Farmer commenced the study of medicine
with Dr. Matthias Spalding, an eminent Physician of Amherst ;
but after a few months, foreseeing that he should be unfitted to
discharge the laborious duties of the profession, he relinquished the
study ; and in 1821, removed to Concord. He there formed a con-
nection in business with Dr. Samuel Morril, and opened an apoth-
ecary's store, from which circumstance he received the title of Doc-
tor. His feeble health not allowing any kind of hard manual
labor, or exposure to the changes of weather out of doors, he, partly
of necessity and partly of choice, adopted a very sedentary mode
of life. He was rarely away from his place of residence. He
deemed it hazardous for him to leave home. In 1836, however,
after a lapse of eighteen years, he visited Boston, where he was
treated with marked respect and attention by the literati of the
city ; but was quite ill, while there, and unable to enjoy very much
of what he expected from his visit. He soon returned home,
restored to comparative health.
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From the time of his removal to Concord, Mr. Farmer devoted
himself principaUij to what had become his favorite studies and
pursuits. He gathered together books of ancient date, early records
of the towns, and notices of the first settlers of the country ; inquired
into the names, ages, characters and deaths of distinguished men
of every profession ; and entered into extensive correspondence with
individuals who might be able to furnish him with facts, relating to
the subjects of his inquiry. In short, he soon became known as an
Antiquary, distinguished beyond any of his fellow-citizens, for exact
knowledge of facts and events relative to the history of New Hamp-
shire, and of New England generally. His mind was a wonderful
repository of names, and dates, and particular incidents ; and so
general and well established was his reputation for accuracy of
memory, that his authority was relied on as decisive in historical
and genealogical facts. And though at times, he might have been
inaccurate, it is to be remembered, that, while he was the greatest
Genealogist and Antiquary of the country, he was also the Pioneer
in this department of knowledge ; and while some, who shall
follow him, may occasionalli/ discover a mistake, the honor of this
is not to be compared to the honor of projecting and executing-
such works as Mr. Farmer's.
In 1822 INIr. Farmer, in connection with Jacob B. Moore, Esq.,
commenced a Periodical Miscellany, devoted principally to, » 1. His-
torical Sketches of Indian wars, battles, and exploits ; of the
adventures and sufferings of the captives : 2. Topographical De-
scriptions of towns and places in New Hampshire, with their history,
civil and ecclesiastical : 3. Biographical Memoirs and Anecdotes of
eminent and remarkable persons who lived in New Hampshire, or
who have had connection with its settlement and history : 4. Statis-
tical Tables ; Tables of Births, Diseases, and Deaths : 5. Meteor-
ological Observations, and facts relating to climate." Three volumes
of this work were published.
In the same year he received the honorary degree of Master of
Arts from Dartmouth College ; and in the following year he was
complimented with the appointment of Justice of the Peace for the
newly constituted county of Merrimack, but he did not deem the
office of sufficient importance, ever to act under his commission.
The New Hampshire Historical Society was established. May
20, 1823 ; and, although Mr. Farmer was unable to be present at
any of the early meetings of its founders, he took a deep interest
in its establishment, and contributed much towards its organization
1847.] John Farmer, M. A. 13
and success. Though he was never more than once or twice
present at the meetings of the Society, yet he never failed to com-
municate with the members, by letter or otherwise, on such occa-
sions. He was Corresponding Secretary of the Society till his
death, the duties 'of which office he discharged with rare ability
and fidelity. Of the five volumes of Collections, published by the
Society, he was on the Publishing Committee of four. The fifth
volume was wholly compiled by him, and all the preceding vol-
umes are enriched by his contributions.
In 1823, Mr. Farmer, with an associate, Jacob B. Moore, Esq.,
published " A Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire, compre-
hending, 1. A concise description of the several towns in the
State, in relation to their boundaries, divisions, mountains, lakes,
ponds : 2. The early history of each town ; names of the first
settlers, and what were their hardships and adventures ; instances
of longevity, or of great mortality ; and short biographical notices
of the most distin£;uished and useful men : 3. A concise notice of
the formation of the first churches in the several towns ; the names
of those who have been successively ordained as ministers, and
the time of their settlement, removal or death : 4. Also, notices of
permanent charitable and other institutions, literary societies, &:c."
This work was one of immense labor.
Mr. Farmer's published works are very numerous ; and, consid-
ering his infirm state of health during the whole seventeen years of
his residence in Concord, those who best knew him were surprised
at the extent and variety of his labors. The following is believed
to be an accurate list of his productions, with the exception of his
occasional contributions to the newspapers, or other ephemeral
publications.
1. A Family Register of the Descendants of Edward Farmer,
of Billerica, in the youngest branch of his Family. 12mo, pp. 12.
Concord, 1813 ; with an Appendix, 12mo, pp. 7. Concord, 1824.
Thi^ work, with some additions, was reprinted at Hingham, in
1828.
2. A Sketch of Amherst, N. H., published in 2 Coll. Mass. Hist.
Soc. ii. Boston, 1814.
3. A Topographical and Historical Description of the Connty of
Hillsborough, N. H., published in 2 Coll. Mass. Hist. Soc. vii.
Boston, 1818.
4. An Historical Memoir of Billerica, INIs., containing Notices of
the principal events in the Civil and Ecclesiastical Affairs of the
14 Memoir of [jau.
Town, from its first setllement to 1816. 8vo, pj). 36. Amherst,
1816.
5. An Historical' Sketch of Amherst, N. H., from the first settle-
ment to 1820. 8vo, pp. 35. Amherst, 1820. A second edition,
much enlarged, was published at Concord, in 1837. 8vo, pp. 52.
6. An Ecclesiastical Register of New Hampshire ; containing a
succinct account of the different religious denominations ; their
origin, and progress, and present numbers ; with a Catalogue of
the Ministers of the several Churches, from 1638 to 1821 ; the date
of their settlement, removal, or death, and Hhe number of commu-
nicants in 1821. 18mo, pp. 36. Concord, 1822.
7. The New Military Guide, a compilation of Rules and Regu-
lations for the use of the Militia. 12mo, pp. 144. Concord, 1822.
8. The New Hampshire Annual Register and United States
Calendar, published annually at Concord, from 1822 to 1838, inclu-
sive, seventeen numbers, each consisting of 144 pages, 18mo, ex-
cepting those for 1823 and 1824, which were in 12mo, pp. 152, 132.
9. A Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire, with a Map,
and several Engravings, (in conjunction with Jacob B. Moore,
Esq.) 12mo, pp. 276. Concord, 1823.
10. Collections, Historical and Miscellaneous, (in connection
with J. B. Moore, Esq.) 3 vols. 8vo, pp. 302, 388, 388. With an
Appendix to Vols. II. and III. pp. 110, 97. Concord, 1822, 1823,
11. Memoir of the Penacook Indians, published in an Appendix
to Moore's Annals of Concord, 1824. 8vo, pp. 7.
12. A Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New Eng-
land, containing an Alphabetical List of the Governors, Deputy
Governors, Assistants or Counsellors, and Ministers of the Gospel,
in the several Colonies, from 1620 to 1692 ; Representatives of the
General Court of Massachusetts, from 1634 to 1692 ; Graduates of
Harvard College, to 1662 ; Members of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery Company, to 1662 ; Freemen admitted to the Massachu-
setts Colony, from 1630 to 1662 ; with many other of the early
inhabitants of New England and Long Island, N. Y., from 1620
to the year 1675 ; to which are added various Genealogical and
Biographical Notes, collected from Ancient Records, JManuscripts,
and printed Works.
13. A Catechism of the History of New Hampshire, from its
first settlement, for Schools and Families. 18mo, pp. 87. Concord,
1829. Second edition, 18mo, pp. 108, in 1830.
1847.] JoJm Farmer, M. A. 15
. 14. The Concord Directory. 12mo, pp. 24. Concord, 1830.
15. Pastors, Deacons, and IMembers of the First Congi-egational
Church in Concord, N. H., from Nov. 18, 1730, to Nov. 18, 1830.
Svo, pp. 21. Concord, 1830.
16. An edition of the Constitution of New Hampshire, with
Questions ; designed for the use of Academies and District Schools
, in said State. 18mo, pp. 68. Concord, 1831.
17. A new edition of Belknap; containing various Corrections
and Illustrations of the first and second volumes of Dr. Belknap's
History of New Hampshire, and additional Facts and Notices of
Persons and Events therein mentioned. Published in 1 vol. 8vo,
pp. 512. Dover, 1831.
18. Papers in the Second and Third Series of the Massachusetts
Historical Collections.
19. Papers in the five published volumes of Collections of the
New Hampshire Historical Society.
20. Papers in the American Quarterly Register, viz : Sketches of
the First Graduates of Dartmouth College, from 1771 to 1783 ;
List of the Congregational and Presbyterian IMinisters of New
Hampshire, from its first settlement to 1814 ; List of the Gradu-
ates of all the Colleges of New England, containing about 19,000
names ; List of eight hundred and forty deceased Ministers who
were graduated at Harvard College, from 1642 to 1826, together
with their ages, the time of their graduation and of their decease;
and Memoirs of Ministers who have graduated at Harvard Col-
lege to 1657.
It will be obvious that these works required severe labor and
unwearied care in their preparation. Of Mr. Farmer's edition of
Belknap's History of New Hampshire it is sufficient to say, tha
the work is very much improved by the Annotator, who has em-
bodied a great mass of valuable matter in his notes relative to the
subjects of which he treated. It was his intention to have prepared
a second volume for the press, and he had collected a mass of
materials for the work, but did not live to accomplish his design.
The Genealooical Register is a most wonderful exhibition of
persevering industry. It may justly be called his girat ivork, both
on account of the quantity of matter which it contains and the
difficulty of tracing out branches of families, where we have no
regular genealogy. It embraces many thousands of names of
persons, with dates of birth, death, offices sustained, places of resi-
dence, &c., chiefly through the seventeenth century. For one who
16 Memoir of [Jan,
is fond of genealogical investigations, there is no treasure-house
like it. There are but a few surnames found in New England,
during the two centuries of our existence, which do not there
appear. Had Mr. Farmer published nothing else, this would
remain a lasting monument of his patient research and marvellous
accuracy. He has left a corrected copy of his Register, greatly
enlarged by successive additions, corrections, and illustrations. He*
has also left several valuable manuscripts, more or less complete,
containing Sketches of deceased Lawyers, Physicians, Counsellors,
and Senators in New Hampshire ; Tables of Mortality and Longev-
ity ; Memoirs of more than two thousand early gi*aduates of Harvard
College, and also of many graduates of Dartmouth College. Those
of Dartmouth College consist only of a few memoranda of those
individuals who received their degrees prior to 1799.^
A gi-eat labor, and the one on which Mr. Farmer had been
engaged for a considerable time previous to his death, was the
examining and aiTanging of the State Papers at Concord. Under
a resolution of the Legislature of New Hampshire, approved Jan.
3, 1S37, he was appointed to "examine, arrange, index, prepare
for, and superintend the binding, and otherwise preserving, such of
the public papers in the archives of the State, as may be deemed
worthy of such care." Of this species of labor, no one knows the
extent and difficulty, unless he has either himself been versed in it,
or has frequently watched its progress when undertaken by others.
Mr. Farmer, in a letter to a distinguished literary friend in Massa-
chusetts, written in August, 1837, says, in reference to it, " that he
has had a great burden resting on him for the last four or five
months;" and adds, "the records and files were in great confusion,
no attempt having been made for arranging and binding a regular
series of the former or for properly labelling and classifying the lat-
ter. In a few cases, I believe, there were papers of three centuries
in the same bundle. This will serve to give you an idea of the
confusion in which I found them. I began first with the Province
Records, arranged under three different heads: 1. Journals of the
House ; 2. Journals of the Council and Assembly ; 3. Journals of .
the Council. The Journals of the House received my first atten-
tion. These I found to commence in 1711, and from that time to
1775, they existed in twenty different portions, some in leaves, and
* These Memoirs of {rraduates at Harvard and Dartmouth Colleges were, agreeably to the
desire of Mr. Farmer, placed in the hands of the llev. Dr. Cogswell of Boston, for his dis-
posal.
1847.] John Farmer, M. A. 17
in mere paper books, of a few sheets each. Only three or four
were bound volumes. I arranged the whole so as to make eight
volumes ; copying about three hundred pages, which would not
conform in size. These have been bound in Russia leather, with
spring backs, and make a handsome array of folios, containing
3,813 pages. The Council and Assembly Records, beginning 1699
and ending 1774, in five volumes, large folio, and containing 2,260
pages, next were arranged, and are now ready for the binder. The
Council records are imperfect, audit will be necessary to copy much
from the files before they are ready to bind. Besides these, I have
collected the speeches and messages of the Provincial Governors,
from 1699 to 1775, arranged them in chronological order, and have
had them bound in three handsome volumes of about 1,-500 pages.
I will not mention the amount of papers in files which I have been
over, new folded, and labelled."
Governor Hill, in his annual message to the Legislature, in June,
1837, says : " Under the resolution of the last session, John Farmer,
Esq., has for several weeks been engaged inarrangingfor binding and
preservation the shattered records and public papers in the archives
of this State. Perhaps a century may occur before another person
with his peculiar tact and talent shall appear to undertake this
work. Although of extremely feeble health, there is not probably
any other person in the State, who can readily perform so much —
none so well versed in its history, and who has like him traced
from the root upwards, the rise and progress of government in the
land of the Pilgrims, and the origin and spread of every considera-
ble family name in New England."
And in his message of June, 1838, Governor Hill thus speaks :
" In my last annual communication to the Legislature, the progress
made in the examination and arrangement of our public archives,
by John Farmer, Esq., was mentioned. Since that time, with a
method and perseverance deserving high praise, Mr. Farmer has
prosecuted his labors, until the appropriation then made has been
exhausted, and a small additional expense incurred. Twenty-three
volumes have been bound in a neat and substantial manner.
Among these volumes, is one containing the Associated Test
Returns, which has the original signatures of 8,199 citizens of this
State, above the age of twenty-one years, who ' solemnly engaged
and promised that they would to the utmost of their power, at the
risk of their lives and fortunes, with arms, oppose the hostile pro-
ceedings of the British fleets and armies against the United
18 Memoir of [Jan.
American Colonies.' This pledge, it should be remembered, pre-
ceded the Declaration of Independence several months. It was,
therefore, in the language of a note prefixed by INIr. Farmer, to this
volume, ' a bold and hazardous step, in subjects, thus to resist the
authority of one of the most powerful sovereigns in the world.
Had the cause in which these men pledged their lives and fortunes
failed, it would have subjected every individual who signed it, to
the pains and penalties of treason ; to a cruel and ignominious
death.' In my opinion, the cost to the State of this enterprise, by
the man of all others best qualified for such an undertaking, bears
no comparison to its importance : it is hoped the Legislature will
direct Mr. Farmer to persevere until he completes the work. Let
every fragment of our history be' preserved; let us suffer nothing
to be lost."
The Legislature wisely responded to the suggestions of the
Governor. Mr. Farmer was continued in the work ; and his life
was prolonged until he had accomplished the most difficult portion
of the task confided to him.
We know that Mr. Farmer placed an humble estimate upon his
labors. He well understood the general indifference of the public
to pursuits of this nature. The direction of the living and moving
crowd is onward ; and he who busies himself in gathering up the
memorials of the past, will be left behind, — himself and his labors
too generally unrewarded and forgotten. Mr. Farmer has done
perhaps more than any other individual in collecting and preserving
the materials for our local history, and establishing accuracy in its
details. He investigated faithfully, took nothing upon trust, and
rested on reasonable conclusions only where absolute certainty
could not be attained. Many have expressed surprise that Mr.
Farmer could have been so indefatigable and painstaking in his
pursuits. But the fondness for these investigations grows with
indulgence. Success in establishing an old fact is a triumph over
time. Facts established are the warp and woof of history ; and
the diligent antiquary thus gives to history its main materials,
veracity and fidelity, when enlightened philosophy steps in and
completes the work.
We have already mentioned, that Mr. Farmer was one of the
three or four gentlemen only in New Hampshire, who have been
elected Corresponding Members of the Massachusetts Historical
Society. He was also a Corresponding Member of the Rhode
Island and Maine Historical Societies, and of the American Anti-
1847.] John Farmer, M. A. 19
quarian Society. He was also elected in August, 1837, a member
of the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries at Copenhagen.
There was scarcely a lovelier or more prominent trait in Mr.
Farmer's character, than the ever fresh and affectionate interest
which he took in the intellectual improvement and moral cul-
ture of the young. Having no family of his own to engage his
kind and generous affections, a chief source of happiness to him
seemed to be, to act the part of a father and teacher to all the youth
who were %bout him. He encouraged lyceums and literary asso-
ciations for mental improvement ; often heard recitations in pri-
vate ; examined compositions written at his own suggestion ; and
directed the studies of such as applied to him. And such was his
suavity of manners, his instructive conversation, and inexhaustible
store of historical anecdote, that he scarcely ever failed to inspire
his pupils and intimate acquaintances with a portion of his taste for
literary and historical pursuits. Those who knew him respected
him. Those who knew him intimately and were his friends, loved
him. He was no dogmatist ; never a violent partisan, although
decided in his opinions, on whatever subject he expressed them.
He possessed native delicacy and refinement of character. No
harsh expressions fell from his lips or proceeded from his pen. He
was nevertheless quick and sensitive to the distinctions between
right and wrong, and steadily threw his influence into the scale of
truth. His was a gentle spirit, seeking quiet and affection, like
Cowper's, though without his vein of melancholy ; and, though
•instinctively shrinking from vice, he was not disposed harshly to
visit the offender. He had zeal, but it was the zeal of a catholic
spirit, and of kind affections — the spirit of the Christian and gen-
tleman, which respected the feelings of others, in whatever situation
or circumstances of life.
All who were acquainted with Mr. Farmer, will respond to the
affectionate and just tribute, which fell from the lips of the Rev. Mr.
Bouton, on the occasion of his funeral : " We believe our departed
friend and fellow-citizen possessed the spirit of a Christian. Owing
to bodily weakness and infirmities, he could not attend public wor-
ship on the Sabbath, or be present at any public meeting. But
we know he was a firm believer in the doctrines of Christianity ; a
regular contributor to the support of divine worship ; an intelligent
and frequent reader of the Holy Scriptures ; and that he ever cher-
ished and manifested the profoundest reverence for the institutions
and ordinances of religion, and particularly a respect for Christian
20 Memoir of John Farmer, 31. A. [Jan.
ministers of every denomination, whose conduct became their pro-
fession. His spirit and views were eminently catholic. He loved
the good of every name, and cheerfully united with them in all
approved efforts and measures for the advancement of truth and
righteousness." He annually contributed to the Bible, Missionary,
and other Charitable Societies ; and no man living, perhaps, felt a
deeper interest in the success of the great enterprises of Christian
benevolence, than did Mr. Farmer.
His last sickness was short. Few of his friends \\*fere aware of
his danger, till it was evident that he could not long survive. Many
gladly offered their services to wait upon him, and watch around
his dying-bed ; but the privilege of this was reserved to a few
early-chosen friends. He wanted to be still and tranquil. To a
dear friend, who stood by him, to watch every motion and meet
every wish, he expressed peace of mind, and consolation in the
hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. On the evening of the
Sabbath before his decease, he desired the same friend to sing to
him a favorite hymn, which she did. His reason remained un-
clouded to the last, and he gently fell asleep in death, at a few
minutes past 6 o'clock, on Monday morning, the 13th of August,
1S38, in the 49th year of his age.
Upon the plain white marble stone, marking the place where the
mortal remains of Mr. Farmer lie, is the following inscription :
" John Farmer, born at Chelmsford, Mass., 22 June, 1789 ; Died
in this town, 13 August, 1838 ; yEt. 49 years. •
Honored. as a man;
Distinguished as an Antiquarian and Scholar;
Beloved as a friend ;
And revered as a Christian Philanthropist;
And a lover of impartial liberty ;
His death has occasioned a void in Society,
Which time will fail to supply ;
And the reason and fitness of which,
As to time and manner, and attendant circumstances.
Eternity alone can fully unfold."
1847.] Genealogical Memoir of the Farmer Family. 21
GENEALOGICAL MEMOIR OF THE FARMER FAMILY-
Remodelled and Prepared on a New Plan.
BY SAMUEL G. DRAKE, M.A.
[As one of this name has very justly been styled "The Father of Genealogy in New
England," and has left behind him an enduring monument of his labors in this department of
literature, it is deemed highly proper to commence our Genealogical Series with that of his
lamily. It will be viewed, we doubt not, with great interest, by all lovers of such subjects,
and more especially as the Memoir is from his own pen; that is to say, as to facts, it is
entirely the same as that, which was published by the distinguished Genealogist himself; but
the plan of it here presented, is new, and is probably preferable to any other hitherto adopted.
Indeed there does not appear to have been any general fixed plan for the exhibition of Gene-
alogies. The following method, the result of much rellection, is now offered foj- the consid-
eration of those who may engage in preparing Genealogical Memoirs. Eo.j
Explanation of the Plan.
As the plan laid down may not be apparent a,t first view, the follovi'ing expla-
nation may be deemed necessary. The Arabic numbers rimning through the
whole Genealogy, are to show not only the number of every individual
descended from the same ancestor, but by the aid of them, the connection of
every person is seen at a glance, and the ancestors or descendants may be
traced, backward or forward, with the greatest ease and facility. One number
set under another, or two numbers set against the same individual, show, in all
cases, that such individual has descendants, and the lower number indicates the
place in the series where the descendants are to be found ; remembering that
the Roman numerals are only employed to show the number of children
belonging to the same particular family. For example, ^j'y] VIII. Oliver,^
shows, that this person is No. 18 in the regular Arabic series, and that following
(59), onward, his family will be found: the VIII is sufficiently obvious. The ^
at the end of the name, denotes the individual to be of the 3rd generation from
the first in the series, and so of all other numbers in a similar situation ; i. e., all
those placed like an exponent at the end of names, show the generation. All
names of persons having descendants, are necessarily repeated, in their order,
but are not renumbered. Thus John^ (10) is repeated after 18, the (10) show-
ing his original place in the series.
From what is said above it is thought the plan will be perfectly apparent on
the most cursory perusal. The names of persons descended in the female line
are printed in the ordinary Roman letter, to distinguish them from those of the
male line, always printed in small capitals.
By this system of deducing or displaying descents, any corrections or addi-
tions may be made without disfiguring the appearance of the work, as for
instance, (63) IV. Sarah,* whose family is indicated to be given at (126); it
will appear that other individuals were found belonging to her family after the
work was made up, therefore a new entry is made of her at (164), and yet ail
is perfectly clear.
Although it is highly desirable, that individuals and families should succeed
each other in the regular order of their generations, it is not always possible to
make a genealogical memoir so ; for it is apparent that in numerous instances,
especially among the early families, we are obliged to pass over individuals, not
knowing whether they had descendants ; and when a long memoir is made up it is
often found that many so passed over, had children. These therefore cannot
have their proper place in the memoir without great labor, requiring a new draft
of nearly the whole work. By the plan now presented we avoid the difliculty, in
its most objectionable feature, by placing all such at the end of the memoir
22 Genealogical Memoir of [Jan.
whenever we find them, with the same numerical references, &c., as employed
throughout. Thus, in the following genealogy we have several placed in this
manner for illustration; as for example, (110) III. Charlotte^ falls into the
series, with her descendants at (174), while (83) I. Edward" does not fall in
till (176), and so of a few others.
In preparing this memoir the reader must remember, that the author pub-
lished it in 1828, and hence, that the present tense often used by him, has refer-
ence to the date of publication. We make this note to avoid too frequent
interpolations in brackets. Mr. Farmer had printed in 1813, sundry Family
Records of different branches of the family, and in 1824, he issued an Appendix
to it. This with the other part made about 30 pages in 18mo. These contained
a good deal not found in his last work. All three are here incorporated into a
resrular and continuous genealogy. The copies of the first two printed works
which I have used, have many manuscript additions and corrections in the
author's own hand. The title-page of the Memoir runs thus :
A GENEALOGICAL MEMOIR OF THE FAMILY BY THE NAME OF FARMER, WHO
SETTLED AT BILLERICA, Ms. Hingham, Farmer <St Brown, Printers, IbSS.
[The following Dedication is upon Ihe back of the tille-page.]
To Jedidiah Fa RyMER, The following Memoir of our Ancestors, collected from
various authentic sources, and with considerable enquiry and investigation,
is otiered to you as a token of fraternal regard and affection, by your affec-
tionate brother, John Farmer.
Concord, N. H., January 28, 1828.
MEMOIR.
The surname of Farmer is one of considerable antiquity, and is
one of those names derived from occupations or professions, which,
next to local names, or those derived from the names of places, are
the most numerous. * It comes from the Saxon term Fcanne or
Feorme, which signifies food or provision, t But some think it derived
from Firma, which signifies a place enclosed or shut in ; and some
contend for its French etymology from the word Ferme.
The Farmers, so far as my researches will enable me to conjecture,
were of Saxon origin, and, in the reign of Edward IV., King of Eng-
land, were seated in Northamptonshire, where they remain to the
present day. They resided at Easton-Neston about 1480. Anne, the
daughter of Richard Farmer, Esq., of that place, married, before 1545,
"William Lucy, and their son, Sir Thomas Lucy of Charlecote, knighted
by Queen Elizabeth, in 1565, was the knight and magistrate whose
name is associated with some of the early events of the life of
Shakspeare. William Farmer, created Lord Leinster in 1G02, the
ancestor of the present earl of Pomfret, resided at Easton-Neston.
Jasper Farmer, one of this family, is said to be the ancestor of the
Farmers in the State of Pennsylvania.
From Northamptonshire they seem to have spread over several of
the contiguous counties before the middle of the sixteenth century ;
being found in Leicestershire as early as 1490, in Warwickshire in
1545, and iu Shropshire at nearly the same period.
Sir William Dugdale, in his Antiquities of Warwick si lire, mentions
Richard Farmer and his wife, and John their son, and Maud his wife,
* See Camden's Remains, 4to, London, 1G03.
t Skinner's Etymologicon Lingute Anglicantc. Spclman's Glossarium Archieolog'icum.
1847.] the Farmer Family. 23
to whom, and the heirs male of the said John, the place or jiarish of
Merston-Boteler in that county, was granted by the King's Letters
Patent, dated November 23, 1545. He also names Rev. Thomas
Farmer, minister of the parish of Austrey in 1542, and Rev. John
Farmer, incumbent of the church in Bagington, 1552, and Rev. Rich-
ard, of the parish of Ashowe.
R. Farmer, Esq., of Kennington Common, near London, informs
me,*' that his ancestors as far back as he had been able to trace them,
belonged to Oldbury, near Bridgenorth, in Shropshire, and that their
names were Edward. Thomas Farmer, Esq., one of the Managers of
the British and Foreign Bible Society, is of this family. Rev. Hugh
Farmer, the learned author of the Dissertation on Miracles, and other
theological works, was of Shropshire, and was born at a place called
Isle Gate, belonging to a small hamlet almost surrounded by the river
Severn, a few miles from Shrewsbury.!
The branch of the family traced in the following pages was formerly
seated in Leicestershire, on the borders of Warwickshire ; and, about
1500, were living in the village of Ratcliffe-Cuiley, near Witherly. Of
those who resided there at that period, I am unable to speak with any
degree of certainty, having the advantage of no records, or family
memorials. The late Rev. Richard Farmer, D. D., of Cambridge,
England, made some collections of a genealogical nature, and from
these it would seem, that the most remote ancestor, whom he had
traced, was Edward, who is mentioned by Anthony Wood in his
Athena; Oxonienses, and in his Fasti Oxonienses, as being the Chancel-
lor of the Cathedral church in Salisbury, in 1531 ; which office he
sustained until his death in 1538.
John Farmer is the next ancestor of whom I have any account,
and of whom I have nothing more than the fact found among Rev. Dr.
Farmer's MSS., that he was living at Ansley in Warwickshire in 1604.
Between him and Edward of Salisbury, there were probably two or
three generations, whose names cannot be given with much confidence,
although it is presumed from Guillim's Heraldry, that the name of one
was Bartholomew.
There has been a considerable number of the name in England,
and several of them of the Warwickshire branch of the family, who
have been employed in public life, or have been known by their writ-
ings. The following list of them has been collected from various
sources :
Anthony, who was appointed in 1687, by James II., President of
Magdalen College ; but, being a papist, and there being other objec-
tions against his character, he was superseded by Bishop Parker. %
Edward. "In the year 1529, in the beginning of February,
Edward Lee became Chancellor of the church of Salisbury by the
resignation of Thomas Winter, and was succeeded in that dignity by
Edward Farmer, in December, 1531." 'J
George, Esq., who was Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas
in 1663.11
* MS. Letter. See Appendix.
t Dod.son"s Memoirs.
i Wood's Athente Oxon. ii. 618. — Burnet's Own Times, ii. 699. — Salmon's Geog. Gram. —
Hume. — Goldsmith, &c.
§ Wood's Athenre Oxonienses.
11 G"''i-'n's Heraldry, 310.
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Genealogical Memoir of
[Jan.
Hatton, who was Major of Prince Charles' regiment, and was killed
by Culham Bridge, near Abingdon, Jan. 11, 1G45.*
Hugh, ah-eady mentioned, who was born 1714, died 1787, a. 73.
Memoirs of his Life and Writings were published in 1805, by Michael
Dodson, Esq., London, in an octavo volume of IGO pages.
Jacob, who published a " True Relation of the State of Ireland,"
London, 1642, octavo.
James, who was minister of Leire, in Leicestershire, and was ejected
in IGGO.t
John, who was a madrigaller, and who published a work noticed by
Dr. Rees, issued in 1591, London, octavo.
John, Esq., who was Governor of the island of Barbadoes.$
John, who was a clergyman, and published twenty sermons. Lon-
don, 1744, octavo.
John, who published the " History of the Town and Abbey of
Waltham in Essex, England." London, 1735, octavo.
John, who was a surgeon, and published " Select Cases in Surgery,
collected in St. Bartholomew's Hospital." 1757, in quarto.
Priscilla, whose Life was published in 1796, by her grand-son,
Charles Lloyd.§
Richard, who was a Baptist minister, and who is noticed by Neal in
his History of the Puritans.
Richard, who published a sermon on Luke xxi: 34. London, 1629,
quarto.
Richard, D. D., who published " An Essay on the Learning of
Shakspeare." London, 17 6G.
Ralph, who was minister of St. Nicholas in Somersetshire, and was
ejected in 1660. He published the "Mysteries of Godliness and
Ungodliness, discovered from the writings of the Quakers." London,
1655, quarto. II
S , Esq., who was a member of Parliament, 1818.11
Thomas, who was born August 20, 1771, nephew of Dr. Richard,
Rector of Aspley-Guise in Bedfordshire.
Thomas, who was a printer, and published a work called " Plain
Truth, &c." London, 1763, quarto.
William, who wrote an Almanac for Ireland, printed at Dublin,
1587, supposed to have been the first printed in that country.**
William, of Magdalen College, who was a Baronet, and was created
Master of Arts in l6G7.1t
[Thus far we have but the links of a broken chain, which must
necessarily be the results usually of attempts of this nature. What
follows is without any lost link between those named and a common
ancestor.] —
( 1 ) John,^ of Ansley, who m. Isabella Barbage of Great Packington,
in Warwickshire, is the first ancestor of whom I have
the means of giving any account, supported by original
documents and family merrtorials in my possession.
Ansley, the place of his residence, is a small village in
the northerly part of the county of Warwick, situated
* Guillim's IlcraUlrv. ISO.
t Calamy, Ejected Mini.<ters, ii. 437.
t Doiifflass' iSiimtnnry, i. 135.
^ Sec MoiitLly Review.
]| Calamy, ii G09.
Tf London Magazine, xli. 2GS.
** Watt's Bihliotheea Britannica.
t \ Wood's Atbenoi Oxonienscs.
^''^^''•i the Farmer Famil//! 25
mZLI'"' "''I''i ^[''"', ^^'^ ^^^y "^ Covenlry, four from
Atheis one. which borders on Leicestershire, and five from
^imeaton a considerable market town, and has a ponu-
ation of 541 In this place, and near Ansley Hall*
the seat of the Ludfords, he owned houses and lands,
which passed to his posterity through several genera-
tions and may still be owned by his descendants. Of
ms family I have procured some facts, which will
be given. He died before the year 1G69, and Isabella,
his widow, came with some of her children to New Eno--
land, a few years after this period, and m. Elder Thom-
nl r'T?«.''^ Cambridge Village, now Newton, who d.
Dec. 6, 1683. She d. at Bilierica, May 2], 1G8G. at an
advanced age. > "
/o^ T T " Pl^ cMldren of this John Farmer were,
yJ I- JoH^^- of A„s]ey, who had the paternal estate. He d. before
(o) H. Mary,^ who m. Wilham Pollard of the city of Coventry and d
before 1701. Their eldest son, Thomas, came ^t'o New
Erigland, m Sarah Farmer, his cousin, settled in
n^ TTT ^ Billerica, d. April 4, 1724, leaving 10 sons.
(4) HI. Edward,^ who was b. about 1640, (probably the second son,)
(10) m Mary — __, who was b. about 1641. He came to
New England between 1670 and 1673,t fixed his resi-
dence at JSillerica, and was admitted to town ricrhts and •
privileges in that place, Jan. 11. 1673. He afferwards "
lived a year or two at Woburn, and one of his children
was born there. In Bilierica he was chosen to several of
the most important town offices, and was employed in
public semce. until he was quite advanced in life. He
had 8 children, 4 sons and 4 daughters. To his Young-
est son, Oliver, he gave the farm on which he resided,
which is still in possession of one of his descendants.
Un this farm have resided 6 successive generations, in
^^i^^^ri^"^ f 154 years. He died at Bilierica, May
-^^'V 'm^" °"^ ®^- ^^'y ^^'^ ^^^"fe d. March 26, 1716,
a. 77. Ihe male descendants of Edward Farmer, of the
patronymic name, have nearly all been agriculturists
and no one among them has attained any considerable
civil or htemry distinction. In the female line of descent
there have been several of liberal education, and others
who have been honored with civil office.
P^^^%}^oT^ ^^ Edward Farmer, (which stood until
alter 1728,) was fortified as a garrison for a number of
years. While occupied as such, the following incident
Th*omaVwarS^D:V.'LSrn'?f.^lC "'"' " '" "'" '"°"" "^"'^^•^" ^'^'"^^ "^^
" Beneath this stony roof rechned,
I soothe to peace my pensive mind "
will ^aXe^st^tS'-oT'l^lf 7oli";^Fa';;Jf if Y^^^^^^ ^'^'^^"# ^« ^'^ '^^
S^iand 'iv tf' T^"'' \^^' ^"'"'^ ^ ^■'^^ y^^'' ^^^er, he had become setS^n New
2
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occurred, which has been handed down by tradition in
the family. During the Ten Years' Indian War, and
probably about the year 1692, when the first depredations
were committed in the town of Billerica, the Indians
meditated an attack on this garrison For some days
they had been lurking in the neighborhood of it without ^
beinc^ discovered. Early in the forenoon of a summer s >
day Ihe wife and daughter of Edward Farmer went into
the 'field to gather peas or beans for dmner, being
attended by several of her sons, who were young lads,
as a guard to protect them. They had been out but a
short time before Mrs. Farmer discovered that a number
of Indians were concealed behind the fences, and so
near that she could almost reach them. Had she given
any alarm, they would probably have rushed frorii their
lurkincT-places, seized the party and fled ; although their
obiect^was to get possession of the garrison, which
offered more plunder and a greater number of captives.
But with admirable presence of mind, and without
making known the discovery she had made, to her sons,
who might, with more temerity than prudence, have
attacked the Indians, she said, in a loud tone ot voice,
" Boys guard us well to the garrison, and then you may
come back and hunt Indians." The Indians, supposing
they were not discovered, remained in their hiding-
places, while the other party soon left the field for the
garrison, which they reached in safety. Then the alarm
was given, the people collected, and the Indians fled
with precit)itation. After the return of peace, the Indians
declared, tbat had it not been for that " one white squaw,
they should have effected their purpose.
(K\ IV Isabella,- who came to New England.
6 v! ■ Elizabeth,^ who m. a Mr. White, and visited New
England ab. 1681. , , , r • •
n\ VI Thomas,^ who came to New England, and was living in
^^ ■ Billerica in 1675 and 1684. He afterwards returned to
England, or removed elsewhere.
(9) vill. . who m. John Hall, of Warwickshire.
m)7]:Lft—%o m. Sarah Daws of Tamwclh, and lived
(18) at Nuneaton, England.
Edward^ (4) had by his wife Mary, t> n j at ,
mri Sarah ^^ who was b. ab. 1669, and m. Thomas Tollard, Nov.,
11) I. ^ARAH.^ ™ ^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^.^^^^^^ ^ ^^ Coventry Eng-
^ ^ land, and had issue 10 sons and 5 daughters. Thomas
Pollard d. at Billerica, Ms. April 4, 1724. She d. May
o 1 725
(12) II. JoHN,'^ Who was b. Aug. 19, 1671. and m. Abigail —. He
hi) resided in Billerica, where he d. Sept. 9, 17o6, a. 65.
* She d. at Tewksbury, Ms., March 20, 1754, a. 75.
(13) III. Edward.' who was b. March 22, 1674, ?^"d m. Mary, dau^
(42) of Thomas Richardson, who was b. Feb. 17, 1673, d. May
SFi; L. :;.
CORRECTIONS
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15, 174G, a. 73. He lived in Billerica, where he d. Dec.
17, 1762, a. 78.
(14) IV. Mary,^ who was b. Nov. 3, 1675, and m. Dean, and
had a number of children.
(15) V. Barbary,^ who was b. at Woburn, Jan. 26, 1677, and d. at
Billerica, Feb. 1, 1681, a. 4 years.
V(16) VI. Elizabeth,^ who was b. May 17, 1680, and m. William
(45) Green of Maiden, May 29, 1707. She d. Dec. 26, 1761,
a. 82. He d. May 19, 1761, a. 87, both at Reading, Ms.
(17) Vn. Thomas,' who was b. June 8, 1683, and m. Sarah Hunt.
(50) They both d. at Hollis, N. H., about 1767, a. ab. 84
years each, and were both buried in the same grave.
(18) Vni. Oliver,^ who was b. Feb. 2, 1686, and m. Abigail, dau. of
(59) Ebenezer Johnson of "Woburn, where she was b., June
13, 1697. Her father was son of Hon. William Johnson,
for many years Representative to the General Court from
Woburn ; elected in 1684, an Assistant under the old col-
ony charter of Massachusetts, and who d. May 22, 1704.
William was son of Capt. Edward Johnson, the author of
the well known History of New England, printed at Lon-
don, 1654, in small quarto, commonly called " Wonder-
working Providence." He came in 1630, from Heme Hill,
a parish in Kent, in England, and settled at Woburn, Ms.,
which he represented in the General Court twenty-eight
years in succession, from 1643 to 1671, except in the year
1648, and was once Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives. He d. April 23, 1672, leaving 5 sons and 2 daughters.
Oliver Farmer, from whom we have digressed,
resided on the paternal farm in Billerica, where he d.,
Feb. 23, 1761, a. 75. His widow m. 2ndly, Capt. James
Lane, of Bedford, Ms., and d. there, Feb. 25, 1773, a. 75.
JoHN,^ (10) who m. Sarah Daws, had
(19) I. R[ CHARD, ■• who was bapt. Sept. 15, 1698, and m. Hannah
(69) Knibb of Brinklow, Jan. 4, 1733.
Sarah,^ (11) who m. Thomas Pollard, had,
(20) I. Mary, (29) X. Sarah 2nd,
(21) H. Edward, (30) XI. Nathaniel,
(22) III. Barbary, (31) XII. James,
(23) IV. Thomas, (32) XIII. Walter,
(24) V. William, (33) XIV. Elizabeth,
(25) VI. John, (34) XV. Benjamin,
(26) VII. Sarah, (nearly all of whom married and
(27) VIII. Joseph, had famiHes.)
(28) IX. Oliver,
John,' (12) who ra. Abigail , had,
(35) I. Dorothy,'' (39) V. Richard,*
(36) II. Barbary," (40) VI. Edward,*
(37) III. John,* (41) VII. Jacob,*
(38) IV. Daniel,* (42) VIII. William.*
Edward,^ (13) who m. Mary Richardson, had, *
(43) I. Mary,*
(44) 11. Andrew,* b. March 27, 1709.
(46) in. Elizabeth.*
(49) IV.
William 2nd,'*
(50) V.
Nathan.^
mt, had,
(56) VL
Elizabeth,^
(57) VII.
Joshua,*
(58) VIII.
Samuel,*
(59) IX.
Benjamin.*
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Elizabeth,'^ (16) who m. William Green of Maiden, had,
(46) I. Elizabeth," ' '
(47) II. Eunice,"
(48) III. William,"
Thomas,^ (17) who m. Sarah
(51) I. Thomas,"
(52) II. Joseph,"
(53) III. Joseph 2nd,"
(54) IV. Susanna,"
{55) V. JOSIAH,"
Oliver,^ (18) who m. Abigail Johnson, had,
(60) I. Abigail," b. Dec. 22, 1717, d. Jan. 11, 1718.
(61) II. Abigail 2nd," b. Jan. 14, 1719, m. Jonathan Richardson of
(112) Billerica, Feb. 14, 1740. He was b. Feb. 7, 1716, d.
March 14, 1791, a. 75. She d. Jan. 13, 1790, a. 71. They
had 6 children.
(62) III. Mary," b. Aug. 26, 1721, m. William Baldwin of Billerica,
(118) Sept. 23, 1741. He was b. Sept. 15, 1710, d. Dec. 21,
1762, a 52. She d. Sept. 25, 1803, a. 72. They had 8
children.
(63) IV. Sarah," b. Dec. 14, 1723, m. Edward Jewett of Rowley,
(126) 1741, d. at Berlin, Ms., Dec. 8, 1819, a. 96. He was b.
Aug-. 11, 1714, d. Dec. 20, 1790, a. 77. They had 10
children.
(64) V. Betty," b. May 81, 1726, m. Zebadiah Rogers of Billerica,
(134) April 11, 1751, d. Sept. 17, 1805, a. 80. He was b. Feb.
23, 1721, d. June 25, 1803, a. 82. They had 7 children.
(65) VI. Rebecca," (a twin) b. May 31, 1726, m. Samuel Rogers of
(141) Billerica, April 18, 1751, d. Aug. 30, 1809. He was
brother of Zebadiah just named, and was b. Feb. 2, 1723,
d. April 21, 1788, a. 66. They had 7 children.
(66) VII. Oliver," b. July 31, 1728, m. Rachel, dau. of John Shed of
(76) Pepperell, Ms., April 5, 1757. She was b. Jan. 29,
1733, d. Sept. 23, 1764, a. 31. He m. 2dly, July 3, 1766,
Hannah, dau. of Jeremiah Abbot, b. Oct. 10, 1735, d. Sept.
13, 1819, a. 84. He d. on the paternal farm, Feb. 24,
1814, a. 85.
(67) VIII. Isabella," b. March 2, 1731, m. Benjamin Warren of
(148) Chelmsford, Jan. 10, 1754, d. Dec. 26, 1793, a. 63. He
d. at Hollis, N. H., Aug. 20, 1800, a. 71. They had
6 children.
(68) IX. Edward," Esq., b. Feb. 24, 1734, m. Sarah, dan. of Samuel
(82) Brown, d. Aug. 4, 1804, a. 70. She was b. Feb. 20, 1736,
d. Aug. 19, 1811, a. 75.
The following obituary notice of this gentleman
appeared in the Boston Repertory of Aug. 10, 1804.
" Died at Billerica, on the 4th inst, in the 71st year of
his age, Edward Farmer, Esq., who many years repre-
sented that town in the General Court. He ever com-
batted the enemies to the Laws and Constitution of his
Country, both foreign and domestic. He was a firm
patriot in our Revolutionary war, and commanded a party
of militia at the capture of Burgoyne, and cheerful-
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ly obeyed the call of Government, in the insurrection
of 1786. On the 6th his body was carried to the meeting-
house, preceded by a volunteer company completely
uniformed, and followed by a long train of the citizens
of Billerica and the towns adjacent. Appropriate hymns
were sung, a suitable lesson was read from the scrip-
tures, and after a well adapted prayer by the Rev. Dr.
Cumings, his remains, as attended above, were escorted
to the mansions of the dead, and deposited with his
fathers, with military honors. He left a numerous family
to bemoan his loss."
(69) X. John,* Lieut., b. Dec. 7, 1737, m, 1st, June 5, 1764, Hannah
(87) Davis, b. Sept. 7, 1741 ; 2ndly, widow Sarah Adams,
originally Ftussell, b. Jan. IS, 1751. His first wife d. Feb.
12, 1787, a. 45. He d. at Billerica, Jan. 9, 180G, in his
70th year.
Richard,* (19) who m. Hannah Knibb, had,
(70) I. Richard,* Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, b. May
4, 1735, d. Sept. S, 1797, a. 62.
(71) II. John,* in holy orders.
(72) III. Thomas,* b. May 10, 1744, d. at Leicester, England, 1824,
a. 80.
(73) IV. Joseph,* of Leicester, a Lieut. Colonel.
(74) V. Hannah,*
(75) VI. Sarah,*
(76) VII. Mary,* who m. Rev. and Hon. Richard Byron, at one time
heir apparent to the baronial honors of the Byron family
Oliver,* (66) who m. 1st, Rachel Shed, had,
(77) I. Rachel,* b. April 29, 1758, in. Nicholas French, Sept. 28,
(95) 1779. He d. at Merrimack, July 21, 1823, a. 73.
(78) II. Oliver,* b. June 12, 1760, m. Hannah Sprague, Nov. 30,
(101) 1786. She was b. March 14, 1764.
(79) HI. John,* b. Dec. 1, 1762, m. Lydia, dau. of Josiah Richardson* of
(107) Chelmsford, Jan. 24, 1788. She was b. Dec. 7, 1763.
He was a deacon, and resided in Chelmsford, (where
all of his children were born) until Sept, 1803, when he
removed to Lyndeborough, N. H , where he remained
until Nov. 18, 1806, at which time he removed to Merri-
mack, and died there, Nov. 17, 1814, a. 52. By his 2nd
wife, Hannah Abbott, he had,
(80) IV. Hannah,* b. Sept. 17, 1767, m. William Rogers of Billerica,
(154) (her cousin) Dec. 10, 1789. She was b. May 25, 1759.
(81) V. Rebecca,* b. Nov. 29, 1768, d. Jan. 8, 1792, a. 23. A poem
on her death was written by Dr. Timothy Dan forth of
Billerica.
(82) VI. Jeremiah,* b. April 10, 1771, m. Clarissa, dau. of Timothy
(172) Foster, Oct. "l3, 1816. She was b. April 16, 1785.
Edward,* (68) who m. Sarah Brown, had,
* The genealogy of the Chehnsford Richardsons has been traced to Capt. Josiah R.,
living in that place in 1659, supposed to have been son of Samuel of Woburn, who d.
March2.3, 16.5S. Josiah, mentioned in the text, w^as b. May 8, 1734, d. April 15, ISOl, a. 60. His
father, Capt. Zachariah R., was b. Feb., 1690, d. March 22, 1776, a. SO. Josiah, his father, was
b. May IS, 1605, d. Oct. 17, 1711, a. 45. The father of the last Josiah was Capt. Josiah, first
mentioned in this note, who d. July 22, 1695.
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(83) I Edward/ b. Dec. 1, 1760, d. Aug. 23, 1802. He m. Rizpah
(176) Baldwin, March 25, 1784. She d. July 29, 1791. He m.
2ndly, Elizabeth Brown, of Concord.
(84) II. Sakah,^ b. March 6, 1763, d. Jan. 28, 1766.
(85) III. Jonathan,^ b. May 28, 1764, d. Oct. 11, 1798.
(86) IV. Sarah,^ b. Oct. 3, 1767, m. Reuben Baldwin, Nov. 13,
1787. He was drowned, May 13, 1807, leaving 8 chil-
dren.
(87) V. jESSE,^b. Oct. 18, 1770, d. in Boston, Feb. 6, 1815, a. 44.
(181) He m. Margaret Franksford, July 26, 1803. She was b.
Aug. 20, 1781.
John,'* (69) who m. 1st, Hannah Davis, had,
(88) I. Hannah,'^ b. Sept. 26, 1764.
(89) IL Rebecca,'' b. Dec. 2, 1766, d. May 29, 1788.
(90) III. Abigail,' b. Dec. 22, 1768.
(91) IV. Polly,' b. Jan. 14, 1775.
(92) V. John.' b. Dec. 4, 1776, d. Sept. 1, 1778.
(93) VI. Lucy,' b, Oct. 4, 1780.
By his 2nd wife, (Mrs. Adams,) he had,
(94) VII. John,' b. Dec. 11, 1791, ni. Susan, dau. of Deacon Moses
Gerrish, and resided [in 1824] in Boscawen, and was
Lieut. Colonel of the 21st regiment of N. H. militia.
(95) Hannah,' b. Dec. 15, 1794, m., and lived in Boscawen, in 1824.
Rachel,' (77) who m. Nicholas French, had,
(96) I. Oliver Farmer," b. Jan. 1, 1780, d. July 25, 1803, a. 23.
(97) 11. John," b. May 27, 1783.
(98) III. Nicholas," b. Sept. 7, 1785.
(99) IV. Rachel," b. Sept. 10, 1788, d. July 14, 1792.
(100) V. Hannah," b. Aug. 4, 1791.
(101) VI. Rachel 2nd," b. June 25, 1795.
Oliver,' (78) who. m. Hannah Sprague, had,
(102) I Oliver," b. May 12, 1783.
(103) II. AsA,"b. Dec. 13, 1793.
(104) III Hannah," b. May 17, 1795.
(105) IV. ZADocK,"b. Oct. 28, 1796.
(106) V. Rebecca," b. March 30, 1798.
(107) VI. Rachel," b. Sept. 13, 1804.
John,' (79) who m. Lydia Richardson, had,
(108) I. John," b. June 12, 1789, d. at Concord, N. H., where he
had long resided, Aug. 13, 1838, a. 49. [This was
the eminent Genealogist and Antiquary, the original
author of this Genealogical Memoir of the family, to
whom all New England is so deeply indebted for his
labors.]
(109) IL Miles," b. Jan. 18, 1791, m. Sophia H, dau. of Major
(188) Turner Crooker, July 4, 1816. She was of Amherst,
N. H.
(110) III. Charlotte," b. July 20, 1792, m. Capt. James Riddle of
(174) Merrimack, Aug. 3, 1815. She d. Aug. 6, 1825, a. 33,
while on a visit at Quincy for her health, and was
interred at Bedford, N. H.
(111) IV. Mary," b. Aug. 31, 1794.
(112) V. JEDiDiAii,"b. April 5. 1802.
Abigail,^ (61) who m. Jonathan Richardson, had,
1847.] the Farmer Family. 31
113) I. Abigail,^ b. April 14, 1741.
114) II. Jonathan,^ b. June 3, 1743, d. July 2, 1743.
115) III. Jonathan,'' b. Nov. 25, 1744.
116) IV, Thomas,^ b. Sept. 3, 1747.
117) V. Oliver,^ b. Feb. 15, 1750.
118) VI. Benjamin,* b. March 3, 1753, d. Feb. 23, 1773.
Mary,^ (62) who m. William Baldwin, had,
119) I. Sarah.* b. July 5, 1742.
120) 11. John,* b. Jan. 13, 1744.
121) III. William.* b. April 12, 1748.
122) IV. Thomas,* b. Feb. 27, 1751, d. June 12, 1796.
123) V. Micah.*b. Oct. 1, 1753.
124) VI. Mary,*b. April 15, 1756.
125) VII. Nahum,* b. May 16, 1759.
126) VIII Oliver,* b. Feb. 12, 1762.
Sarah,* (63) who m. Edward Jewett, had,
127) I. Edward,* b. Nov. 29, 1741, lived in Rindge, N. H.
128) II. Sarah,* b. May 29, 1744.
129) III. Oliver,* b. March 24, 1747.
130) IV. John,* b. Nov. 6, 1749. d. Feb., 1802.
131) V. Jesse,* b. Nov. 17, 1752.
132) VI. Abigail,* b. Oct. 11, 1755.
133) VII. Isabel,* b. Sept. 29, 1758.
134) VIII. Joseph,* b. May 10, 1761, m. Sarah Woods, sister of Rev.
166) Dr. Woods of Andover. He resided in Ashburnham,
Ms. [See (164) onward.]
Betty,* (64) who m. Zebadiah Rogers, had,
135)1. Betty,* b. May 1, 1752.
136) II. Zebadiah,* b. March 18, 1754,
137) III. John,* b. Oct. 15, 1756.
138) IV. Josiah,* b. April 28, 1759,
139) V. Lucy,* b. April 21, 1761,
140) VI. Sybil,* b. Nov. 4, 1763, d. Nov, 15, 1770,
141) VII, Micajah,*b. Nov. 15, 1770,
Rebecca,* (65) who m. Samuel Rogers, had,
142) I. Rebecca,* b. Feb. 11, 1752.
143) II. Samuel,* b. March 5, 1754, died iu Virginia, in the service
of the U. States, Oct. 18, 1781.
144) HI. Abigail,* b. July 31, 1756,
145) IV. William,* b. May 25, 1759.
146) V, Thomas,* b. Aug. 12, 1762, d. May 1, 1804. a. 41.
147) VI. Rachel,* b. May 23, 1765, m. Samuel Whiting, Esq , Jan,
19.3) 22, 1789.
148) VII. Ezra,* b. May 9, 1768.
SABELLA,* (67) who m. Benjamin Warren, had,
149) I. Isabella,* b. Oct. 15, 1754.
150) II. Benjamin,* b. March 12, 1758.
151) III. Tabitha,* b. Jan. 2, 1763.
152) IV. Abigail,* b. May 16, 1765.
153) V. Sarah,* b. Sept. 28, 1767.
154) VI. Rebecca,* b. Feb. 14, 1773.
Hannah,* (80) who m, William Rogers of Billerica, had,
155) I. William,^ b. Dec. 23, 1790.
156) II. Jeremiah,^ b. Oct. 26, 1792.
82 Genealogical Memoir of [Jan.
157) III. Calvin,^ b. Aug. 30, 1794.
158) IV. Haniiah,«b. May 11, 1796.
159) V. Charles,'^ b. May 25, 1798, d. May 28, 1799.
160) Vr. Rebecca," b. May 18, 1800.
161) VII Snkey," b. April 1, 1802.
162) VIII. Harriet.Mx April 17, 1805.
163) IX. Louisa," b. Aug. 23, 1S08.
,164) X. Elvira," b. Aug. 5, 1810.
Sarah,* (63) — [In giving her children at (126) the following children
were accidentally omitted.]
165) IX. Kachel,' b. Jan. 8, 1765, d. Feb., 1766.
,166) X. Josiah,^ b. April, 1767, d. Sept., 1775.
Joseph Jewett,^ (134) son of Sarah (63) by Edward Jewett, had,
167) I. Ivers," of Ashburnham, now [1823] Major General of the
6th division of the Massachusetts militia.
1 68) II. Joseph," of Baltimore, Md.
169) III. Milton," who died in 1817.
170) IV. Polly G.," wife of Rev. Otis C. Whiton.
171) V. Merrick A.," grad. Dart. Coll. in IS23.
^172) VI. Sarah Farmer," m. Aaron Hobart of Boston
Jereahah,^ (82) who m. Clarissa Foster, had,
173) I. Sarah Clarissa," b. Feb. 27, 1818.
,174) II. Timothy Foster," b. Aug. 10, 1824.
Charlotte," (110) who m. Capt. James Fuddle, had,
'175) I. Charlotte Margaret,^ b. Feb. 20, 1817.
^176) II. Mary Ann Lincoln,' b. 1823.
Edward/ (83) who m. 1st, Rizpah Baldwin, had,
177) L John," b. July 27, 1786, d. March 6, 1808, a. 22. a worthy
and promising young man.
By his 2nd wife, Elizabeth Brown, he had,
178) IL Elizabeth," b. June 20, 17 9-.
179) IIL Edward," b. Sept. 26, 1795.
ISO) IV. Rizpah," twin with Edward.
^181) V. Jacob B.," b. Oct. 30, 1801.
Jesse,* (87) who m. Margaret Franksford, had,
182) I Margaret, b. Nov. 11, 1804.
183) IL Harriet," b. Feb. 17, 1806.
164) III. Henry," b. Aug. 17, 1607.
185) IV. Jesse," b. Nov. 9, 1809.
186) V. William," b. Aug. 11, 1811.
187) VI. George Washington," b. Sept. 25, 1612.
^188) VIL Catharine Smith," b. Jan. 13, 1814.
Miles," (109) who m. Sophia Crooker, had,
'189) I. Charles Augustus,' b. July 9, 1817, d. June 4, 1818.
190) II. Sarah,' b. at Salem, Sept. 22, 1820.
191) III. Mary Jane,' b. at Dover, Ms. Jan. 20, 1823.
192) IV. Caroline Valentine.' b. at Dover, Feb. 4, 1825.
,193) V. Charlotte Poiddle,' b. at Boston.
Rachel,* (147) who m. Samuel Whiting, Esq., had,
'194) I. Harriet," b. Oct. 20, 1789.
195) n. Ann," b. Oct. 20, 17—.
196) III. Catherine," twin with Ann.
197) IV. Augustus," b. March 2, 1795, grad. H. C. 181G,
198) V. Mary Ann," b. May 25, 1800.
1847.] the Farmer Family. 33
APPENDIX.
Extracts of Letters from Rev. Thomas Farmer, Rector of Aspley- Guise,
in Bedfordshire, England, to John Farmer of Concord, N. H. Dated
July, 1822.
Dear Sir, — Having lately been to visit ray relations at Leicester,
my native place, I saw for the first time a letter from you, desiring an
account of your Genealogy; and, being satisfied of our consanguinity,
you will allow me to hope that you may cross the Atlantic, and visit
this village, of which I am the Rector, and which is situated but little
more than 40 miles from London, and near the Duke of Bedford's
magnificent Park and Palace.
I am possessed of the papers which formerly belonged to ray uncle,
Dr. Richard Farmer, who certainly was a most ingenious and classical
scholar, and perhaps the best annotator on England's immortal bard.
You may know that he was Master of Emmanuel College in the
University of Cambridge. There I was educated, and there I saw
him die, after a very long protracted illness, on the 8th of September,
1797. The loose papers, from which I shall send you extracts, are
in Dr. Farmer's hand-writing.
My father, Thomas Farmer, is now at Leicester, and is the only
male issue of his generation. He was born on the 10th of May, 1744.
I was born on the 21st of August, 1771, and am the only issue left,
and I am in possession of land in the vicinity of Nuneaton, sharing it
equally with Mr. Arnold of Ashley, no great distance from Daveutry,
in the County of Northampton.
Of the present owner of Ancely, or Astly, I know nothing; but in
the old papers, I find John Farmer of Ancely, in the County of War-
wick, passes a time, Sept. 1st, 1604, and that a John Farmer, in 1663,
[1633?] contracts marriage with Isabel Barbage of Great Packington,
in the County of Warwick, and that Isabel, in after marriage articles, is
stiled "now of New England;" that John Farmer of Nuneaton married
Sarah Daws of Tamworth, and settles the estate at Ancely upon her.
Richard F., son of John and Sarah, was baptized at Nuneaton,
Sept. 15, 1698, and married Hannah Knibb of Brinklow, in the County of
Warwick, Jan. 4, 1732-3. Their eldest son, Richard, born May 4, 1735,
was the person whom you have rightly named of such extensive
literary fame and acquirements.
I shall seal this with the seal* which Dr. Farmer wore and used,
and the Arms I read, " He beareth Sable, Chevron between three
Lamps Argent, with Fire Proper, by the name of Farmer." This
coat was assigned to George Farmer, Esq., 1663, second sou of
Bartholomew Farmer, Gent.f of Radcliffe, near Atherstone, Warwick-
shire. The patent was to alter the Chevron of the family, though it
mentions not what anciently were the Arms of the family."
From the same to the same, dated Aspley- Guise, Dec. 1, 1823.
Sir, — The family of Farmers from which we are descended, were
living about the year of our Lord, 1500, at a village called RatclifFe-
* The impression of this seal is deposited in the cabinet of the American Antiquarian
Society, at Worcester.
t Bartholomew was the son of John Farmer of Leicester, and grandson of Bartholomew
of the same place, as appears by the [Herald's] visitation of that county in 1619.
34 Memoirs of Graduates [Jan.
Cuiley, which is in Leicestershire, and adjoining the Counties of
Warwick and Stafford. One of them was a Jndge in the Court of
Common Pleas, and you observe by the scrap enclosed, another of
them. Chancellor of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury, which scrap
is the hand-writing of the author on the learning of Shakspeare. Most
of them are buried in a vault belonging to the family, in the church of
Witherly, (near Ratcliffe) in the County of Leicester. My grand-
father's name was Richard, who married a Miss Knibb, and their family
consisted of Richard, [h. May 4, 1735,] the annotator on our immortal
bard, Prebendary of Canterbury, then a Canon Residentiary of St.
Paul's, London, the Master of Emmanuel College in Cambridge, and
principal Librarian of that University; John, in holy Orders ; Thomas,
my father, [b. May 10, 1744,] who married the 3rd dau. of John
Andrew, Esq., of Harlestone-Park in the County of Northampton ;
Joseph, Lieut. Col. of the Royal Leicester volunteers ; Hannah, unmar-
ried ; Sarah married Allen Brown, Esq., of Cosby, near Leicester, and
afterwards Richard Jervis, a surgeon of Latterworth ; Mary married
[in 1768,] the Hon. Richard Byron, [b. Oct. 28, 1724,] brother of the late
Lord [William] Byron."
MEMOIRS OP GRADUATES OF HARVARD COLLEGE.
Commencing whh the year 1670.
BY THE LATE JOHN FARMER, ESQ.
Note. Tlie year they were graduated is prefixed to the name of each person, in the several
Memoirs.
NATHANIEL HIGGINSON.
1670. Nathaniel Higginson, son of Rev. John Higginson,
pastor of the first church in Salem, was born at Guilford, Ct.,
Oct. 11, 1652. After receiving his second degree in 1673, he
made preparation to go to England, where an uncle of his had
been settled as a clergyman, and where he had a number of rela-
tions. He went thither the following year, and was soon intro-
duced to Lord Wharton, with whom he remained about seven
years, in the capacity of steward and tutor to his children. He was
employed in the mint of the Tower in 1681, and went in 1683 in
the East India Company's service to Fort St. George in the East
Indies ; was a member and secretary of the council, and afterwards
governor of the factory at said for!. He married Elizabeth
Richards, 1692; returned to England with his wife and four chil-
dren in 1700, and established himself as a merchant in London,
and did considerable business with his New England friends.
In 1706, we find his name, with 19 others, signed to a petition
full of invective against Joseph Dudley, then Governor of Massa-
chusetts, and praying for his removal, which was presented and
read to Queen Anne in council. Gov. Dudley, in his answer to
the charges contained in this petition, notices several of the peti-
1S47.] of Harvard College. 35
lioners, and thus speaks of Mr. H, " Mr. Higginson is a gentleman
of good value, born in New England, but has been absent in the
East Indies six and twenty years, and so may be presumed to
know nothing of the country. *To be sure, his father, that has been
a minister in the country near sixty years, yet living, and his
brother, a member of her Majesty's Council, must know more, his
brother having been always assisting the Governor, and consenting
in Col. Dudley's justification at this time with the Council, where
no man has dissented from the vote sent herewith." The allega-
tions against Gov. Dudley in this petition, were voted by the Gen-
eral Court, or Council and House, to be a " wicked and scandalous
accusation ;" but some persons of note, considering the high charac-
ter of Mr. Higginson and his good interest at court, " signified by
their letters, that they thought the two Houses impolitic in the
severity of their expressions, which, from being their friend, might,
at least, cause him to become cool and indifferent." We know not
the effect of the language of the General Court on the mind of Mr.
Higginson, but we cannot suppose it alienated his affections from
his native country. He lived but two years after, to serve the
interests of his friends in New England. He died in London of
the small pox, in November, 1708, aged 56 years. He had been for
several years a member of the Corporation for Propagating the
Gospel among the Indians of New England. Judge Sewall says,
he had been acquainted with him for forty years, and seems to
have had a high opinion of his character and public services. Felt,
Annals of Salem, 350. Hutchinson, Hist. Mass. ii. 146, 147. Gov,
Dudley's MS. Answer to Mr. H.'s petition (the original, which
escaped, in part, the fury of the mob, when they destroyed Gov.
Hutchinson's house.)
AMMI RUHAMAH CORLET.
1670. Ammi Ruhamah Corlet was son of the celebrated
schoolmaster, Elijah Corlet, of whom an early poet sang,
" 'Tis Corlet's pains, and Cheever's, we must own.
That thou, New England, art not Scythia grown."
The father was educated at Lincoln College in the University of
Oxford, and the son had all the advantages of early preparation,
which could be derived from so distinguished a scholar. Having
been graduated, he appears to have followed the business of his
father, and in 1672 we find him at Plymouth, as the Master of the
principal school in that place. After taking his second degree, or
about that time, he was a Fellow of the College, in which office, it
is presumed, he continued till his death, which occurred Feb. 1,
1679.
THOMAS CLARK.
1670. Thomas Clark, son of Jonas Clarke, of Cambridge, a
surveyor of some note, was born, March 2, 1653. Rev. Mr. Allen,
36 Memoirs of Graduates [Jan.
in his Hidtory of Chelmsford, says in relation to Mr. Clark, " We
have neither church records, manuscript sermons, cotemporary
notices, nor any other materials, from which a bare memento can be
erected, excepting the following sentence in the 9th volume of the
Hist. Coll. of Mass., page 195. 'Dorchester, 1704, Dec. 10. The
death of Rev. Thomas Clark of Chelmsford was lamented in a ser-
mon from Acts xx : 25, &c.' A great loss to all our towns, and
especially to our frontier towns on that side of the country, who
are greatly weakened with the loss of such a man." Besides the
above extract from Mr. Allen, we find a fact in Dr. Cotton Mather's
" Wonders of the Invisible World," which is creditable to the char-
acter of Mr. Clark. In the time of the witchcraft delusion, " there
was at Chelmsford an afflicted person, that in her fits cried out
against a woman, a neighbor, which Mr. Clark, the minister of the
gospel there, could not believe to be guilty of such a crime, [witch-
craft.] And it happened while that woman milked her cow, the
cow struck her with one horn upon the forehead and fetched blood.
And while she was bleeding, a spectre of her likeness appeared to
the party afflicted, who pointing at the spectre, one struck at the
place, and the afflicted said, You have made her forehead bleed !
Hereupon some went to the woman and found her forehead bloody,
and acquainted INIr. Clark with it, who forthwith went to the woman
and asked her. How her forehead became bloody? and she answered,
By a hloio of the Colo's horn, as abovesaid ; whereby he was satis-
fied that it was a design of Satan to render an innocent person sus-
pected." The conduct of Mr. Clark in this decision, made at the
time when the spectral evidence was so generally received, probably
prevented the infatuation from extending to Chelmsford. Happy
would it have been had all ministers and magistrates exercised a
like discrimination in rejecting all evidence against persons whose
characters had been previously good. By the magistrates at Salem,
the coincidence of the imaginary wound inflicted on the spectre,
and the real wound from the cow's horn on the woman, would
have been sufficient for the condemnation of the latter.
Mr. Clark was the minister of Chelmsford twenty-seven years,
having been ordained, in 1G77, as the successor of Rev. John Fiske.
His labors were suddenly terminated, being seized, according to
Judge Sewall's Diary, with a fever, on Friday the 2nd, which caused
his death on the following Wednesday, December 7, 1704, in the
52nd year of his age.
Mr. Clark was twice married. The name of his first wife was
Mary, who died Dec. 2, 1700. His second was Elizabeth, daughter
of Rev. Samuel Whiting, whom he married, Oct. 2, 1702. His
children, who lived to mature years, all by his first wife, were Lucy,
who married Major John Tyng, father of Judge John Tvng, Sept.
19, 1700. She died April 25, 1708 ; Elizabeth, who married John
Hancock of West Cambridge ; Jonas, bom Dec. 2, 1684, who resided
on the farm, known by the name of the Cragie farm. There he
kept a public house and ferry which iiave ever since borne his name.
1847.] • of Hanmni College, 37
His house was the general resort for all fashionable people. He was
honored with many civil and military offices ; was a very popular
man, and esteemed as a good Christian. He died April 8, 1770,
aged 86. Thomas, the youngest son, was born Sept. 28, 1694.
GEORGE BURROUGH.
1670. George Burrough, or as the name is usually spelt.
Burroughs, was, perhaps, a son of Jeremiah Burroughs, an
inhabitant of Scituate, Ms., as early as 1647 ; but we have no
certain information of his parentage or the time of his birth.
He was admitted a member of the church in Roxbury, April 12,
1674, and his son George was baptized in the church there, Nov,
28, 1675. He became a preacher within a few years after he left
College, and, as early as 1675 or 1676, he was the minister at Cas-
co, in IMaine, and was there when that town suffered the loss of so
many lives by an attack of the Indians. The war which soon
followed, drove Mr. Burroughs from Maine, and he returned to
Massachusetts. In November, 1680, he was employed to preach al
Salem Village, now Salem. He continued there probably until
1683, when, in May, Mr. Lawson was invited to preach to the
people. Mr. Burroughs returned to his ministry in Casco the same
year. A work entitled " European Settlements in America," in
speaking of Mr. Burroughs as a victim of the Salem Witchcraft,
says, " that he was a gentleman who had formerly been minister of
Salem ; but upon some of the religious disputes which divided the
country he differed from his flock, and left them." Mather, in his
" Wonders of the Invisible World," countenances this idea, saying
" he had removed from Salem Village in ill terms some years
before." Mr. Willis, in his History of Portland, says, " The first
notice of his return to Casco is in June, 1683, when, at the request
of the town, he relinquished 150 acres of land, which had been
granted to him previous to the war. In their application to him
for this purpose, they offered to give him 100 acres ' further off,' for
the quantity relinquished, but Burroughs replied, 'as for the land
already taken away, we were welcome to it, and, if 20 acres of the
50 above expressed would pleasure us, he freely gave it to us, not
desiring any land anywhere else, nor any thing else in considera-
tion thereof.' "
His disinterestedness places the character of Mr. Burroughs in an
amiable light, which nothing can be found, during the whole
course of his ministry at Casco, to impair. The large quantity of
land which he relinquished was situated upon the Neck, which was
then daily becoming more valuable, by the location of the town
upon it. All this, excepting thirty acres, he freely returned, without
accepting the consideration offered by the town.
The unhappy catastrophe which terminated the life and useful-
ness of Mr. Burroughs, has cast a shade upon many facts relating to
him which would be interesting to us to know. We have no means
38 Memoirs of Graduates • [Jan.
of ascertaining whether he was regularly settled and had gathered
a church at Casco or not. There is, however, sufficient authority for
asserting, that he preached to the people there a longer period than
any Congregational minister prior to Rev. Thomas Smith.
" There has nothing," says Mr. Willis, "survived Mr. Burroughs,
either in his living or dying, that casts any reproach upon his char-
acter; and. although he died a victim of a fanaticism, as wicked and
stupid as any which has been countenanced in civilized society,
and which for a time prejudiced his memory, yet his character
stands redeemed in a more enlightened age from any blemish.
Mr. Burroughs was driven from Casco by the Indians in 1690,
and went to Wells, where he resided when he was accused of the
crime of witchcraft. The indictment against him is given in the
second volume of Hutchinson. He was examined on May 8,
1692, and committed to prison in Boston until his trial, which took
place in August following. He was condemned on testimony,
which nothing but the most highly wrought infatuation could for a
moment have endured. His great strength and activity, for which
he had been remarkable from his youth, were enlisted against him,
as having been derived from the Prince of evil. Il was in evidence,
that he had lifted a barrel of molasses by putting his finger in the
banghole, and carried it round him ; that he held a gun more than
seven feet long at arm's length with one hand, and performed other
surprising feats above the power of humanity. Some evidence
was also exhibited against his moral character, in relation to his treat-
ment of his wives and children, but we can attach but very little
credit to it considering the great perversion of truth at that time.
He was executed August 19, 1692, on Gallows hill, in Salem.
At his execution, he made a most solemn, pertinent, and afiecting
prayer, which drew the remark from Cotton Mather, who was
present, as I was informed by the late Dr. Bentley, " that no man
could have made such a prayer unless the devil helped him." He
concluded his dying petition with the Lord's prayer, probably to
convince some of the spectators of his innocence; for it was the
received opinion, that a true witch or wizard could not say the
Lord's prayer without blundering.
The age of Mr. Burroughs is represented by Dr. Bentley, in his
Hist, of Salem, published in 1 Coll. Mass. Hist. Soc. vi., to have
been about fourscore years ; but that writer undoubtedly transferred
the age of Giles Cory, who wanted only three years of being
fourscore, to Mr. Burroughs. It can by no means be admitted, that
Mr. B. was nearly 60 years old when he graduated, which must
have been the case if he was 80 years old at the time he was
executed.
Mr. Burroughs had been three times married. The names of
liis first and second wives are not known. Ilis last was daughter
of Thomas Ruck, and she survived him. His children were
George, baptized 1675, who lived in Ipswich ; Jeremiah, who was
insane ; Rebecca, who married a Tolman of Boston ; Hannah, who
1847.] of Harvard College. 39
married a Fox, and lived near Barton's Point in Boston; Elizabeth,
who married Peter Thomas of Boston, the ancestor of the late
Isaiah Thomas, LL. D., of Worcester. George and Thomas
Burroughs of Newburyport, the former a tanner, conveyed to N.
Winslow, in 1774, the right of George Burroughs in proprietary
land in Falmouth. These were probably descendants of the
minister. — Hutchinson, Hist. Mass. ii. 57-59. Felt, Annals of
Salem. NeaVs Hist. N. E. ii. 130-134, 144. Willis, Hist. Port-
land in Coll. Maine Hist. Soc. i. 144, ] 74-176. Up/iam, Lectnres
on Witchcraft. Allen, Biog: Diet. art. Burrovghs.
ISAAC FOSTER.
1671. Isaac Foster, according to the late William Winthrop,
Esq., was from Charlestown, and might have been brother of John
Foster, who was graduated in 1667 ; but this is uncertain, as the
latter was from Dorchester. [We find him to have been admitted
freeman in 1679, about which time, he probably went to Connecti-
cut.] Mr. Winthrop may have considered him as belonging to
Charlestown from the circumstance of his being called to preach
there. When a committee of the town of Charlestown was about
selecting a successor to Rev. Thomas Shepard, in 1678, the opinions
of Rev. John Sherman, Rev. Increase Mather, and Rev. President
Oakes were requested as to the " fittest person " for their minister,
and these gentlemen recommended Mr. Foster as " the fittest and
suitablest person" for that place. While remaining at Charles-
town he was admitted freeman, in 1679. Soon after this, he went
to Connecticut and preached in Hartford, and, from his name being
printed in italics, it has been inferred that he was settled there, but
this does not clearly appear from Dr. Trumbull.
SAMUEL PHIPPS.
1671. Samuel Phipps, son, it is presumed, of Solomon Phipps of
Charlestown, who died in that town, July 25, 1671, was born about
the year 1649. The most of his life was passed in civil offices,
having been Register of Deeds for the county of Middlesex, Clerk of
the Court of Common Pleas for the same county, and representative
for the town of Charlestown, where he resided. To the last office
he was elected in 1692, being one of the first representatives under
the charter of William and Mary. In 1700, he was one of the
Commissioners of claims for receiving and examining all titles and
claims to land in the eastern province of Maine. Mr. Phipps
died in August, 1725, aged 76, and was buried in the tomb of his
son-in-law Lemmon. His wife was Mary Danforth, daughter of
Dep. Gov. Thomas Danforth. She was born July 28, 1650. [We
find the name of Danforth associated with Phipps in the class of
1781.] Thomas Phipps, who graduated in 1695, was his son.
(To be continued.)
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James Boutwell
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Their children were Elizabeth, born July 30 175n Tol • 1j '. j
Parnel, bom July 2, 1752 died Sent 8 mfi kJ^ \ t^ 'I Brentwood
died Sept. 5, 1756 :' Mary, bom LmU?75fip"'l 'k™a^'^'- ^' '~^^'
and declined invitations to settle ^^''^^- ^'^^^ ""' *^"' successively, received
1811, aged 42, leaving a widow, who died at the age of 72 years '
i?emS, inmaiie"' "°" ''"' """"'■ '''«' """'''' Eb™ezer, ra/ides L
.l.a!X„; yel™° ■" *"• '"'°''' '''^="''' *^ ""urch was destitute of a pastor more
iJey. C/ics^er CoZ^on preached at Brentwood Tnlv 01 iqio tt„ j, ,
o.di„a.i£se™on; .o,„ t^Co^.T. .S/^av.^B^'iietsl ^'^Il-l-^t^.S^
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and"rV. •'" r"'"1'-""'^ "°' ^"^'"S his hopes of usefulness realized he renues ed
1808 war.. ^ ^'1™"''°"-! The number of church members r^portecl Julie
instalirr.^ Subsequently to his ministry at Brentwood, Mr. SpoSd wS
Rev. Mr. Lancaster's History of Gilmanton, and Notes respectioAhemSster!
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42 Congregational Churches and [Jan,
Mr. Ward studied theology with Rev. Dr. Emmons, and was ordained in
New ]\Iiiford, now Alna, Me., in 1796, and' resigned in 1818. Although Mr.
Ward has never been installed in New Hampshire, he has, in many respects,
performed the services of a pastor to some of the churches in a very acceptable
and useful manner. Mr. Ward labored twelve years, most of the time statedly,
in Plymouth, his native place, and the place of his father's ministry, for more
than thirty-two years.
Mr. Ward's father. Rev. Nathan Ward, was born at Newton, Ms., April 11,
1721, died June 15, 1804, aged 83. He married Tamasin Ireland, who was
born Jan. 1, 1722, 0. S., and died Aug. 16, 1777. Rev. Nathan Ward, who
was hopefully converted under the preaching of Mr. Whitefield, had not a col-
legiate education, but received an honorary degree of M. A. from Dartmouth
College. His children, beside Jonathan the youngest, were Nathan, born Jan.
9, 1748, 0. S., died Nov. 3, 1776; Enoch, born July 4, 1749, died July
31, 1825; Abraham, born Feb. 9, 1751, died Dec. 6, 1776; Mary, born
Sept. 18, 1752, died Dec. 6, 1776; Abigail, born March 31, 1755, N. S.,
died Sept. 16, 1841; Samuel, born Aug. 26, 1756, died Nov. 8, 1776;
Isaac, born March 16, 1758, died Feb. 27, 1816 ; Benjamin, born Sept. 21,
1761, died ; Daniel, born Jan. 30, 1764; Esther, born Aug. 17, 1767,
died Dec. 8, 1776. The submission of the parents was painfully tested, by
the death of five of their children, with a putrid fever, within five weeks.
Enoch, brother of Rev. N. Ward, entered the ministry, but died young. He
graduated at Harvard University, 1736. The grandfather of Rev. J. Ward
was Joseph, whose father was John, who settled in Newton, Ms., and one of a
large family, brought by their father, William Ward, from England, about 1646,
who settled in Sudbury, Ms. Rev. Jonathan Ward married Philenia Gay
Whitaker of Attleborough. Ms., who was born April 6, 1776, and died April
25, 1825. Their children were Jonathan, born Nov. 30, 1800, graduated at D. C,
1822, studied at the Theological Seminary, Andover, ordained at Biddeford,
Me., Oct. 26, 1825, died Feb. 8, 1826, aged 25 ; James Wilson, born May 21,
1803, graduated at D. C, 1826, studied at the Theological Seminary, Andover,
and at New Haven, ordained at Abington, Ms., May 31, 1834 ; Philenia, born
Oct. 16, 1804, married Frederick Robinson of Brentwood; Laura Elizabeth,
born May 7, 1807, married Lucius M. Perdy of Sharon, Ct.
Rev. Francis Welch was the fourth settled minister in Brentwood. He has
labored since he left that place in Ipswich, Linebrook Parish, Ms. ; and in
Perry, Washington County, Ml.
Rev. John Gunnison, who had been previously ordained at Lyman, Me., May
12, 1831, installed over the Union Society of Salisbury and Amesbury, Ms.,
Dec. 31, 1835, and at Newmarket, Lamprey River, Feb. 22, 1837, was
installed at Brentwood. He was, after leaving Brentwood, installed at West
Falmouth, Me., in Jan., 1842. He now resides at Portland, but at present
supplies the pulpit of the first church in Westbrook. He studied theology
■with the Rev. Charles Jenkins of Portland, Me., and entered the ministry late
in life. He married for his first wife, Joanna Dow of Gilmanton, and for his
second, a woman by the name of Starboard.
Rev. James Boutwell, who was born May 14, 1814, graduated at the Theologi-
cal Seminary, Andover, in 1840. He was an Instructor at Dunkirk, N. Y., one
year. Mr. Boutwell has seven brothers and one sister older, and two sistft-s
younger, than himself. His paternal grandfather was of Wilmington, ISIs. His
maternal grandfather was Dr. Benjamin Jones, of Lyndeborough, a physician of
some celebrity, whose native place was Ipswich, Ms. Mr. Boutwell's broth-
er, William Thurston Boutwell, was several years a missionary among the
Ojibwa Indians, in Wiskonsin. Mr. Boutwell married Mary P., daughter of
Dea. Pascal Abbot of Andover, Ms., April 10, 1837. Their children are Mary
Lucelia, born at Dunkirk, N. Y., March 8, 1838 ; James Pascal, born at Ando-
ver, Feb. 6, 1840, died Oct. 31, 1844 ; George Clark, born at Brentwood, Feb.
8 ,1842 ; Charles Hawley, born at Brentwood, Oct. 29, 1843; Hannah Elizabeth,
born March 11, 1846.
Dkeukield was a part of Nottingham, from which it was separated, and incor-
porated Jan. 8, 1766. The Congregational Society was formed in Dec, 1772.
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham County. 43
Rev. Timothy Upham was the first minister. His first wife who was th«
of SSe r fatW n P V'p^'. ^''f^."'^' ™^'""^^ D--- Edmund Chadwick
Mr Unham ' fri Unn N .f ^.^tt^'V'^'' ^'^•' °^ E-^*^**^^- ^he children of Rev.
of PomZith ^.d A^ ^«'^ ^^^^r^u^f Rochester; Gen. Timothy Upham
Femae7nrft,/t« r '%"-''""^^..^^P^^"^' ^^e celebrated Principal of the
Mr Upham are Rp'^.Tr^'^^'^p"' ^^ /ir .^'"""^ ^^^ grandchildre?. of Rev.
rnHo ^ ^' ^^' Thomas Cogswell Upham, D. D., Professor in Bowdoin
Son'f ^thanid GoETl^ ""'"'V^ ^^^ ?TS--egational chnrch in RochesteJ ;
widnvi nf H n ^^ "i,^?^^"!' "^ -^^'^"^ °f the Superior Court of N. H. ; Mary
M D nf N v^'V'^ S-^*'J:' "^'■•' ^"'^ »«^ ^^if« of Ebenezer Coe, Esq. ■ AlfSd'
lLni\n v'7 ^'1' ^t'T'^'' ^^- ^•' '^^^^^^^d ; Joseph Badge/ Upham Mer-
chant m Portsmouth ; Judith Almira, married to James Belf Esq -Hannah
Elizabeth, deceased ; Ruth Cogswell married to John Berry \l S • Frances
T eZlT""?'',"^'^" Boston Bar; and Albert Gookin, M D., of Bo. on
TTn>. K England genealogy of the Rev. Timothy Upham is traced to John
Upham, born m England, in 1597, who emigrated to WemmitrisW En^. and
m 1630, and went thence to Maiden. He was highly esteemed for his nfetv
o"f th P%'h ''' ^""^ '"'^°^ "^ "^"^"^^^^ ' fi"^d ^^"°"« -i ^il officS' and wa deS
of the church many years He performed the duties of moderator of a Town
^ge of"|r " "'°"'^' ^'^'^' ^'' ^^"*' ''^^'^ t««k place Feb. 25 1681, afS
, Lieut. Phinehas Upham, son of John Upham, married Ruth Wood He dipd
m consequence of wounds received in thi capture of ^Wan set Fort h. 1675
ma"itd"Tawen'H';;rwh'^'""'^''%"^"f ^'^'y ^^^^^'-'^ ^^-n'^Phlnehas
were the namnts nf r'.^ t'^ T V.T^^ ™.^'"""'^ ^^^'■>' ^heever. These last
were ttie parents of Rev. Timothy Upham, whose New En<^land ance^^tors from
dlf,n?'-T'? ^'" °f ^nfl-^ence in thi church, and in the comrnunity Ind'wer™
TheStift o7Re?T^'"?H' ^n"^'" 1- f ^^^^^^^' ^^ ^ ^P'"^ ofente.;^
ine nrst ^ylte of Rev. Timothy Upham died Aug. 4, 1797, a-^ed 44 Mr Un
ham died in the 63rd year of his age, and 39th of hi min tr| The sermon a
-manTJif' 'T "'n ■^'" ^ f.'?>^ ^«^'- ^^ter Holt, ascribes to Mr Zham
many g fts and excellent qualifications for a gospel minister " Mr uXm^
second wife, who was Miss Hephzibah Neal o"f S^ratham dTed May l/isn
See Family History, by Albert G. Upham, A. 31., M. D 1845 ^ '
enferinfte'mtS '' H ^"f f ^/^r^? >^^"^'^ ^'^ mlrc^ni^e business before
I) D ofWelk Mp^;v>, T^'l^ theology with Rev. Moses Hemmenway,
ij. u ot Wells, Me., whose daughter he marr ed in 1797 After a diliopnt anH
sott'S^dtlSe^ '' '-T^ 'V.''T'' h'^ P-'«-^ ^harg" tIvo ofTis
N^h^nld Wet ;;h^ '^°" ''\ V\r^' Wen'tLs'^Ve^vasllso g a"
fsoS Del Thi^Tn^'V? ^^^^'^ ^f-' f™"^ IP^^^'i^h, Ms., and who was
.a son ot L)ea. Ihomas Wells of Ipswich, who died in that place Oct ^C. 1666
yefr"- .flTd^f r ^ i/'^;/-^ was P,4ceptor of Gilmanfonicademv: three
^r 1840 t mL P^ ™K"i""J^'^"''=\'^^ Seminary, 1840 ; was married, Aug.
^8 1840, to Mary Elizabeth Parsons, daughter of Josiah Parsons Eso of
fenh Slr'V"- "' V"^ -^"^'^^ ?^^-"^^' great-granddaughter of G^i^'jo-
Samnpl te fT "^ T^V? °^ ^phraim Hidden, anc? nephew of Rev
Samuel Hidden of Tamu^rth N. H, and grandson of Price Hidden of Row ej;
Rmvley. ^^ "'^ ^"''^'^°' emigrated from England and settled in
Epping. ^ff...Ro&eHC«//«- was the first minister. In 1755 Mr Cutler
being charged with immoral conduct, was dismissed by a Council He was
Rev. Josiah Stearns closed his ministry and life July 25 17SK Ho
fuTeTo an/"7t/r-^^^;^^™^' "^'^ ^^'"^ f™- England, wifhGtwnthrop
Stearns' 2 Tohn^i? Watertown. The line of descent is 1. Isaac and Sara^h
seS in BilSc. %^1\ """ll ™^^""i ^"""^^ ^'-^^^ °f Watertown. He
seuiea in Billenca. 3. John Stearns, who married Elizabeth . He was
44
' Cungregational Churches and [Jan,
the first child born in Billerica, on record 4 ^o^..^^^^r.^;^o -med Esther
Johnson. She .as a g'-^^;f -^^'^^l''^.^ Ld entflfed""1vond'er-working
Johnson, ^^^VV'^ l.vW n New Enc^knd." 'in several publications, she
r„frtii^a>^f^L^is ;;rihr;»?rrs' |L. Jos.
Professor of Divinity in Harvard University. _
;; JrS^vf'^TfrR^l-jrsLXr 0- S:*las announced in yonr
The God of Nature enjued h,m «.th f ■'?>'" '^J"''',!;i^;rap;,lication to the
erudition, fitted him for «-«f "f ".";;=/"'j»;i,,^;^'/'t htaXne an assem-
work of the ministry was truly " oithj of "i" » °"- '" "' He had a
blage of virloes and graces vvhtch >a'ely ■«;» °s,e a^^ m indexpatKled as
His advice in Council was often sought and ^\^^, Wo;.^^-^t37easonin-. He
tutional firmness, and was capable of ^l^^J^^^^^'/Jf ^^J^^ ^'in his faithful
S-:^toT?d-Sp^gr^"|f ed'g;:^^
and painful sicl;ness, he d.ed of a cancer, " .*«;'''^„S a v "drolls watch-
'"til^i;L''^V;Si11oil''„Trh:ongh student He stu^^^^^^^
in their original languages, with onremttttng J ' IS^^^^^/l^t! red with the use of
;;ifc =;re?L^'^itTonKr;^i.e ctpS^^^^^^^^^
:^^^i:d:ru;t:r.e?J:S'i;eaSr^^ri^na5i^j^^^^^^^^
Ihich he regarded himself as f^^'^y.^;™;^' ^td h ch ut^^^ around him,
safety. Returning from the Convention he called t^s cm .,
told them of the stand he had taken, and aj^J e^. ^J f^ Tur poor old father's
will be a great blessing to the country, but if it should tail, } oui pu
head will soon be a button for a halter." performances.
Mr. Stearns was tall in person and "^I'^'^^f "S " j^^^ P^^P ^ P , ^^Hej
He held the untiring attention of his audience, )^h'^h not unueq )
the seats and aisles of his meeting-house, while, in pleasant weather,
stood abroad around the doors and windows. . :„ . « — " God is
Of the printed sermons of ^Ir. Stearns, wo were ""^S-th" at the request.
love." These were preached in Exeter, and printed a tor his dtvith at the request
made to him in his last sickness, of Hon. John P^.l ps^^ or th« ^f jj^^^
members of the Academy. Another was on early p>, uth a brief ^m^^^
of Samuel Lawrence, preached Sept 19, 1779 /^"°tn*^'J,V; .. ^^ree sons
Mr. Stearns married fir.st, Sarah Abbot of Andover. J^oyjiad three so
and three daughters. One of the sons was John Stearns, Esq., ot Deertieia,
1
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham Count//. 4o
N. H. Mrs. Stearns died in November, 1766. In September, 1767, he married
Sarah Rus^orles, daucjhter of Rev. Samuel Ru^^les of Billerica, who was a
grandson of Rev. John Woodbridge of Andover, and great-grandson ot Gov.
Thomas Dudley. By the second marriage, also, I^Ir. Stearns had three sons
and three daughters.
Rev. Samuel Stearns, son of Rev. Josiah Stearns, by his second marriage,
was born in Epping, April 8, 1770 ; graduated at H. U. 1794 ; studied theology
with Rev. Jonathan French of Andover; and was ordained in Bedford. Ms.,
April 27, 1795, where he died, Dec. 26, 1834, aged 65, He married Abigail,
daughter of Rev. Mr. French of Andover. She was a descendant from John
Alden, one of the first Pilgrims, who is said by some to have been the first per-
son, who leaped upon the rock at Plymouth, New England, in 1620. Rev. Mr.
Stearns of Bedford lived to see three of his sons settled in the ministry. Rev.
Samuel Horatio Stearns, ordained over the Old South Church in Boston, Ms.,
April 16, 1834, died in Paris, France, July 15, 1837. His remains were brought
to his native country, and rest in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Rev. Wil-
liam Augustus Stearns, ordained at Cambridgeport, Dec. 14, 1831, married
Rebecca Alden Frazer of Duxbury. Rev. Jonathan French Stearns was
ordained pastor of the first Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, Sept. 16,
1835. He married first, Joanna Chaplin, daughter of Dr. James Prescott Chap-
lin of Cambridgeport. He married secondly, Anna S. Prentiss of Portland, Me.
Sarah Caroline, a daughter of Rev. Mr. Stearns of Bedford, married Rev. For-
est Jefferds, who was ordained at Epping, and afterwards installed at Middle-
ton, Ms. Charlotte Esther, a daughter of Rev. Samuel Stearns, married Rev.
Jonathan Leavitt. He was ordained at Bedford, and afterwards installed at
Providence, R. I. Rev. Josiah Howe Stearns, son of Dea. William Steams" and
grandson of Rev. Josiah Stearns of Epping, was ordained at Dennysville. Me.,
Nov. 6, 1844, and married Eliza Kilby, daughter of John Kilby, Esq., of that
place. The mother of Rev. Josiah Howe Stearns, who was, before marriage,
Abigail Richards Howe of Templeton, Ms., was a descendant of John Alden of
Pilgrim memory.
Rev. Peter Holt, third pastor at Epping, was son of Joshua Holt, Esq., whose
brother, Rev. Nathan Holt, was pastor of the second Church in Danvers, INIs.
Rev. Peter Holt studied theology with Rev. Mr. French of Andover. He was
installed over the Pre.sbyterian church in Peterborough, March 7, 1827 ;
resisned April, 1835 ; preached in Deerins from 1835 to 1841. See notices of
Mr.^Holt by Rev. Mr. Whiton, in the N. H.^'Repository, Vol. I. No. 3. Rev. Mr.
Holt of Epping married Hannah, daughter of Rev. Nathan Holt. They had
seven children. Two survive, Sarah and Mary ; the first of these married Sam-
uel Endicott of Beverly. Nathan died at Epping, in his 12th year, of whom there
is an obituary in the Piscataqua Evan. Mag. Vol. IV. p. 36. The family of
Mr. Holt is traced to Nicholas Holt, who came from England to Newbury, in
1635, removed to Andover, and was one of the ten males who founded the
church there in 1645. [Coffin''s History of Neivbury ; AhboVs History of Ando'
ver ; Farmer's Genealogical Register.]
Rev. Forest Jefferds, who succeeded Mr. Holt, was son of Samuel, who was
the son of Samuel, who was the son of Rev. Samuel JelTerds of Wells, Me.,
whose father emigrated from England to Salem, JNIs. Rev. Samuel JelTerds
was favored with a revival of religion in Wells, in 1741-2, and was one of the
attestors by letter to "the happy revival of religion in many parts of the land."
[Tracy^s Hist. Great Awak., p. 295.] Rev. Forest Jefferds received his classical
and theoloijical education at the Theological Seminary, Bangor, graduated
1825, was 'installed at Middleton, Ms., May 2, 1832, resigned May 15, 1844.
Mr. JeiTerds married Sarah Caroline, daughter of Rev. Samuel Stearns of
Bedford.
Rev. Calvin Chapman was next ordained in Epping. A new house of w'or-
ship had been erected, which was dedicated in connection with the services of
his ordination. He graduated at Andover Theological Seminary, 1842, married
Lucy B. Emerson of Parsonsfield, Me. Mr. Chapman is now settled at Saca-
rappa. Me.
R^v. Mr. Corser was a son of David Corser of Boscawen, who was a son of
46
Foreig-n Missionaries from Norwich, Ct.
[Jan.
John, and grandson of John of Newbury, Ms., who emigrated to this country
from Scotland, about the year 1690. John, with David his son, removed from
Newbury to Boscawen, in the early settlement of the town, and purchased the
whole of that tract of land, which, from their name, is called Corser's Hill. Mr.
Corser studied divinity with Rev. Dr. Harris of Dunbarton, and was ordained
in Loudon, March 5, 1817. He was dismissed from hifs^ charge Sept. 20, 1838.
He preached as a supply at Northfield and Plymouth, till 1845. Since then he
has supplied at Epping, where he now resides. His son, Samuel B. G. Corser,
graduated at Dartmouth College, in 1841.
(To be conlinued.)
FOREIGN MISSIONARIES FROM NORAVICH, CT.
The following is supposed to be a correct list of the Missionaries that have
gone out from Norwich. About twenty of them were natives, and the others
were for a considerable period residents of the town, before entering upon the
duties of the missionary. Two of them, it will be seen, belong to an earlier
period than the organization of the American Board of Commissioners for For-
eign Missions. One is attached to a Methodist Mission ; one is an Episcopal
clergyman in the employ of the Colonization Society, and twenty-four have
been in the service of the American Board of Commissioners for ~
Missions.
Foreign
Year.
1761.
Rev.
1766.
Rev.
1812.
Rev.
K
Mrs.
1819.
Rev.
u
Mrs.
1S20.
Mrs.
18-21.
Rev.
1825.
Rev.
1826.
Mrs.
1827.
Rev.
C(
Mrs.
1833.
Mrs.
u
Mrs.
u
Mrs.
u
Mrs.
u
Rev.
1835.
Rev.
II
Rev.
(I
Mrs.
1836.
Mrs.
U
Rev.
1839.
Mrs.
11
Mrs.
It
Mrs.
1840.
Rev.
1843.
Miss
1844.
Miss
Namei.
Samson Occum, (Mohegan,)
Samuel Kirkland, .
Samuel Nott, Jr.,
Nott, (Roxana Peck,)
Miron Winslow,
Winslow, (Harriet L. Latbrop,)
Palmer, ( Clarissa Johnson,}
William Potter,
William H. Manwaring,
Gleason, (Bethiah W. Tracy,)
Jonathan S. Green,
Gulick, (Fanny H. Thomas,)
Smith, (Sarah L. Huntington,) .
Palmer, ( Jerusha Johnson,) .
Hutchings, (Elizabeth C. Lathrop
Perry, ( Harriet J. Lathrop,) .
Stephen Johnson,
James T. Dickinson,
William Tracy, ....
Hebard, (Rebecca W. Williams.)
Cherry, ( Charlotte H. Lathrop,)
James L. Thomson,
Sherman, (Martha E. Williams,)
Brewer, (Laura L. Giddings,)
Cherry, (Jane E. Lathrop,)
Joshua Smith,
Susan Tracy, ....
Lucinda Downer, .
Mission.
Oneida.
Mahratta.
C(
Ceylon.
Cherokee.
Choctaw.
Sandwich Islands*
Syria.
Cherokee;
Ceylon.
Siam.
Singapore,
Madura.
Syria.
JNladura.
Cyprus.
Syria.
Oregon.
Ceylon.
Africa.
Choctaw.
Choctaw.
History of Norwich.
" To send an uneducated child into the world," says Paley, " is little better
than to turn out a mad dosr or a wild beast into the streets."
Mothers and schoolmasters plant the seeds of nearly all the good and eviJ
Avhich exist in our worhl. Its reformation must, therefore, be begun in nurse-
ries, and schools. — JDr. Rush.
1347.] The Passengers of the May Flower in 1620. 47
THE PASSENGERS OF THE MAY FLOWER IN 1G20.
BY NATHANIEL BRADSTREET SHURTLEFF, M. D.
As EARLY as the year 1602, several religious people residing near
the joining borders of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire,
together with their pious ministers, being grievously oppressed by
courts and canons, resolved to shake off the yoke of antichristiaii
bondage, and, as the Lord's free people, to forni themselves by cove-
nant into a church-state, to walk in all his ways according to their
best knowledge and endeavors, cost them whatever it might.
In the year 1606, by reason of the distance of their habitations,
these people were obliged to assemble in two places and become two
distinct churches ; over one of which Mr. John Smith was established
pastor, and among the others were Mr. Richard Clifton and Mr. John
Robinson, two very excellent and worthy preachers.
In the fall of 1607, Mr. Clifton and many of his church, being
extremely harassed, removed themselves and families to Holland,
where, in the spring of 1608, they were followed by Mr. Ptobinson and
the rest. They settled first at Amsterdam, where they remained a
year; but finding that Mr. Smith's church, which was there before
them, had fallen into contention with others, they, valuing peace and
spiritual comfort above other riches, removed with Mr. Robinson, their
pastor, to Leyden, Mr. Clifton remaining in Amsterdam, where he
soon died.
Soon after their arrival in Leyden, they chose Mr. William Brewster
to assist the pastor, as Elder of the Church. In their new place of
abode they lived in love and harmony with each other, and on friendly
terms of intercourse with their neighbors, till they removed to America.
By the year 1610, many had come over to them from various parts
of England, and they had increased and become a great congregation.
In 1617, Mr. Robinson and his church began to think of emigrating
to America ; and, as a preparatory step, sent Mr. Robert Cushman and
Mr. John Carver from Leyden over to England, to treat with the Vir-
ginia Company, and also to see if the King would grant them the lib-
erty of conscience there, which was refused them in the land of their
birth. Although the agents were not able to obtain from the King
their suit for liberty in religion under the broad seal, as was desired,
nevertheless, they prevailed so far as to gain the connivance of the
King that he would not molest them, provided they carried themselves
peaceably. In 161S, the agents returned to Leyden, to the great dis-
couragement of the people who sent them ; who, notwithstanding, re-
solved, in 1619, to send again two agents to agree with the Virginia
Company ; and at this time they sent Mr Cushman a second time,
and with him Mr. William Bradford, who, after long attendance,
obtained the patent granted by the Company to Mr. John Wincob,
which was never used.
Notwithstanding all these troubles, so strong was their resolution to
quit Leyden and settle in America, that they entered into an arrange-
ment with Mr. Thomas Weston, a merchant of London, for their trans-
portation, and sent Mr. Carver and IMr. Cushman to England, to
receive the money of Mr. Weston, to assist in their transportation, and
48 The Passengers of [Jan.
to provide for the voyage. By direction, Mr. Cushman went to Lon-
don and, Mr. Carver to Southampton, where they finally joined with
Mr. William Martin, who had heen chosen to assist them.
A vessel of sixty tons, called the Speedwell, was bought and fitted
in Holland, to be used in their transportation, and was designed to be
kept for use in their new country. Mr. Cushman, in June, 1G20, also
hired at London the renowned May Flower, a vessel of ninescore tons,
and also Mr. Clarke, the pilot.
Mr. Cushmin, having procured the May Flower at London, and
fitted it for the voyage, proceeded in it to Southampton, where he
and Captain Jones, together with the other agents, remained seven
days, until the arrival of the Pilgrims who left Leyden in July, embark-
ing from Delft Haven.
On the Oth of August, both vessels, the May Flower, Capt. Jones,
and the Speedwell, Capt. Pteinolds, set sail from Southampton. The
small vessel proving leaky, they both put in to Dartmouth about
the 13th of August, where they remained till the 21st, when they set
sail again. Both vessels were obliged to return a second time on
account of the leakage of the Speedwell; and this time they put back
to Plymouth, where they gave up the small vessel and dismissed those
who were willing to return to London, Mr. Cushman and his family
returning with them.
On the 6di of September, their number then consisting of one
hundred persons, they made their final start, and arrived at Cape Cod
on the eleventh day of November, when they signed the famous com-
pact, and landed at Plymouth, in America, on the eleventh day of
December, Old Style, or on the twcnly-first of December, Neio Style,
in the year 1620.
During their passage, one only died, William Butten, a young man,
servant to Mr. Samuel Fuller, the physician of the new colony, who
was included in Mr. Fuller's family, according to Governor Bradford,
although dead at the time of the signing of the compact.
One person was born dining the passage, Oceanus Hopkins, a son of
Mr. Stephen Hopkins, who did not survive long after the landing.
At the commencement of the voyage, the number of passengers of
the May Flower was one hundred, and at the time of the arrival at
Cape Cod Harbor it was the same ; one having died, and one liaving
been born, thus preserving the integrity of the number. Both of these
persons, however, are numbered among the passengers, and hence the
number is generally slated as one hundred and one.
Peregrine White, son of Mr. William White, was born in Cape Cod
Harbor, in November, after the signing of the compact and before the
landing, and is not included with the voyagers. He enjoyed the dis-
tinction of being the first born white child in New England, of the
Leyden Pilgrims.
The first child born after the landing on the twenty-second day of
December, 1020, was a son of Mr. Isaac Allerton, but it did not. survive
its birth.
The May Flower has already been stated to have been a vessel of
about ninescore tons, and was procured at London by Mr. Pvobert
Cushmin, who was debarred the privilege of coming over with the
infant colonists, as it was necessary that he should remain in England,
to keep together those who were left behind, and to provide for their
1847.] the May Floiver in 1620. 49
future emigration, as he had done for that of those of the first passage.
This he did by procuring the Fortune, and saihng from London in
July, 1621, and arriving in New England on the 9th of November of
the same year. It is also highly probable that he obtained the other
early vessels, as he continued to be the agent of the Pilgrims till his
death, which occurred in England, just as he was ready to come to
spend the rest of his days in New England. In 1624, when the first
division of land for continuance took place, Mr. Cushman, although in
England, was placed at the head of the list of those who came in the
May Flower ; an act of justice alike creditable to our forefathers and
honorable to him.
The May Flower not only brought over the first of the Leyden
Pilgrims, but also, in the year 1629, with four other vessels, transported
Mr. Higginson and his company to Salem; and in 1630, was one of
the fleet which conveyed to New England Mr. Winthrop and the
early settlers of the Massachusetts Colony.
A vessel bearing this name was owned in England about fifteen
years or more before the voyage of our forefathers ; but it woidd be
impossible to prove or disprove its identity with the renowned May
Flower, however great such a probability might be. It is known,
nevertheless, that this identical famous vessel afterwards hailed from
various English ports, such as London, Yarmouth, and Southamp-
ton, and that it was much used in transporting emigrants to this
country. What eventually became of it, and what was the end of its
career, are equally unknown to history.
The following list of passengers is made up from various sources.
By referring to the list of those who signed the compact at Cape Cod,
taken from Governor Bradford's folio manuscript, we know who signed
the compact, and the number of persons in the family of each ; who of
the signers brought wives, and who died the first winter. By the
pocket-book of Governor Bradford we know the names and dates of the
deaths of sixteen who died the first season, and how many died before
the arrival of the Fortune, on the 9th of November, 1621. By an
examination of the Old Colony Records, we know to whom land was
assigned in 1624, and what families were extinct at that time ; and, as
the families were arranged according to the vessel in which they came,
and an acre was granted to each individual, we know how many were at
that time in each family. Smith has also told us that none of the first
planters died during the three years preceding the close of the year
1624. By the division of cattle, in the year 1627, a record of which
was made at Plymouth, we know every individual who was living at
that date, and the relative age of each person in every family. By
wills, records, and gravestones, we know the ages of many of the Pil-
grims and their children.
From such materials, and with such authorities, the following table
has been constructed ; and it is believed, that, although there is a
possibility of the existence of small errors which can never be proved,
the list is entirely or very nearly correct.
In order to save space and unnecessary printing, and to exhibit more
readily for reference some of the most important facts, the following
distinctive marks are made use of
Those who signed the compact at Cape Cod, on the 11th of Novem-
ber, 1620, are in capitals.
50
The Passengers of
[Jan.
The number in each family is indicated by the Arabic numeral.
Those who brought their wives have this mark, t.
Those who left them for a time in Holland or England are thus
distinguished, %.
Those who died before the arrival of the Fortune on the 9th of
November, 1621, have an asterisk, *
Those who died before the division of cattle in 1627, are in italics.
The dates of those who died the first season are given as taken
from Bradford's pocket-book.
t*
*
JOHN CARVER, died in April, 1621.
Mrs. Carver, (his wife,) died in May, 1621.
Elizabeth Carver, daughter of Mr. Carver and also wife of John How-
land.
Jasper, (the boy of Mr. Carver,) died Dec. 6, 1620.
John Howland.
Three others of this family died before 1627.
WILLIAM BRADFORD.
Mrs. Dorothy Bradford, (his wife,) drowned Dec. 7, 1620.
EDWARD WINSLOW.
Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow, (his wife,) died March 24, 1620-1.
Edward Winslow, Jr., son of Edward.
John Winslow, son of Edward.
GEORGE SOULE.
WILLIAM BREWSTER. t
3Irs. Brewster, (his wife.)
Love Brewster, son of William.
Wrestling Brewster, son of William.
Mrs. Lucretia Brewster, wife of Jonathan, the oldest son of Elder Brewster.
William Brewster, son of Jonathan.
t
*
*
ISAAC ALLERTON.
Mrs. Mary Allerton, (his wife,) died Feb. 25, 1620-1.
Bartholomew Allerton, son of Isaac.
Remember Allerton, daughter of Isaac.
Mary Allerton, daughter of Isaac, and also wife of Elder Thomas Cush-
man.
Sarah Allerton, daughter of Isaac, and also wife of Moses Maver-
ick.
MILES STANDISH.
Mrs. Rose Staadish, (his wife,) died Jan. 29, 1620-1.
JOHN ALDEN.
SAMUEL FULLER.
William Batten, (his servant,) died Nov. 6, 1620.
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, died Jan. 8, 1G20-1.
Mrs. Martin, (his wife,) died the first winter.
Solomon Martin, son of Christopher, died Dec. 24, 1620.
One other of this family died the first winter.
WILLIAM MULLINS, died Feb. 21, 1620-1.
Mrs. MulUns, (his wife,) died the first winter.
Priscilla Mullins, daughter of William, and also wife of John Al-
den.
Two others of this family died the first winter. *
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1847.] the May Flower in 1620. 51
WILLIAM WHITE, died Feb. 21, 1620-1. t*
Mrs. Susanna White, (his wife,) afterwards wife of Governor Winslow.
Resolved White, son of William.
William White, Jr., son of William.
Edward Thompson, died Dec. 4, 1620. * 5
RICHARD WARREN. X 1
STEPHEN HOPKINS. t
Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins, (his wife.) •
Constance Hopkins, daughter of Stephen and also wife of Nicholas
Snow.
Giles Hopkins, son of Stephen.
Caleb Hopkins, son of Stephen.
Oceanus Hopkins, son of Stephen, born at sea. *
EDWARD DOTEY.
EDWARD LEISTER. 8
EDWARD TILLEY, died the first winter. t*
Mrs. Tilley, (his wife,) died the first winter.
Two others of this family died the first winter. *
JOHN TILLEY, died the first winter. t*
Mrs. Tilley, (his wife,) died the first winter. *
One other of this family died the first winter, *
FRANCIS COOKE. t
John Cooke, (called the younger,) son of Francis.
TH03IAS ROGERS, died the first winter. ' *
Joseph Rogers, son of Thomas.
THOMAS TINKER, died the first winter. t*
Mrs. Tinker, (his wife,) died the first winter. *
One more of this family died the first winter. *
JOHN RID G DALE, died the first winter. t*
3Irs. Ridgdale, (his wife,) died the first winter. *
EDWARD FULLER, died the first winter. t*
3Irs. Fuller, (his wife.) died the first w^inter.
Samuel Fuller, (called the younger,) son of Edward.
JOHN TURNER, died the first winter.
Two others of this family died the first winter.
FRANCIS EATON. t
3Irs. Eaton, (his wife,) died before 1627. ,
Samuel Eaton, son of Francis.
JA3IES CHILTON, died Dec. 8, 1620. t*
Mrs. Chilton, (his wife,) died the first winter.
Mary Chilton, daughter of James and also wife of John Wmslow,
the brother of Edward,
JOHN CRACKS TON, died the first winter. *
John Crackston, Jr., son of John.
JOHN BILLINGTON. . ^
Mrs. Helen Billington, (his wife.)
Francis Billington, son of John.
John Billington, Jr.. son of John.
*
*
*
52
The Passengers of the May Flower in 1620. [Jar
MOSES FLETCHER, died the first winter.
JOHN GOODMAN.
DEGORY PRIEST, died Jan. 1, 1620-1.
THOMAS WILLIAMS, died the first winter.
GILBERT WINSLOW, brother of Edward.
EDWARD MARGESON, died the first winter.
PETER BROWN. ">^^" "^
RICHARD BRITTERIGE, died Dec' 21, 1620.
RICHARD CLARKE, died the first winter.
RICHARD GARDINER.
JOHN ALLERTON, (seaman,) died the first winter.
THOMAS ENGLISH, (seaman,) died the first winter.
*
Total,
10
The number of deaths of the first planters that occurred from the
tune the May Flower left England, to the year 1025, may be thus
enumerated : —
In November, 1620, 1
In December, '• 6
In January, 1620-1, 8
In February, " 17
In March, " 13
In April, 1621, 1
In May, " 1
From April 6 to November 9, 1621, 4
From November 9, 1621, to 1623, 0
Total, 51
Of these were, —
Signers to the compact, 21
Wives of the signers, 13
Known members of families,
viz : William Butten, Ed-
ward Thompson, Jasper, die
boy, Solomon Martin, and
Oceanus Hopkins, 5
Unknown members of the fol-
lowing families, viz :
Of Carver's, 3
Of Martin's, 1
Of MuUins's, 2
Of Edward Tilley's, 2
Of John. Tilley's, 1
Of Tinker's, 1
Of Turner's, 2 12
Total, 51
In the division of land in 1624, Henry Samson and Ilumilitie Coop-
er had land assigned them among those who came in the May
Flower, and for this reason they have been generally believed to have
been among the passengers of that vessel. If such is the case they
can be placed in the family of Mr. Carver better than that of any
other. But, as Mr. Cushman is also placed on that list, it may be
reasonably inferred that others were put there for some other reasons,
as perhaps Samson and Cooper, who are therefore excluded in this
account.
John Goodman is marked in Bradford's manuscript as among those
who died the first season. But as his name occurs among those who
1847.J Major Pendleton's Letter. 53
had garden lots in 1620, and also in the division of land in 1G23, it
must be inferred that he was marked by mistake, or else Mr. Prince
committed an error in taking his copy for the Annals.
Three of the wives of the signers were left in Europe; namely, Bridg-
ett, the wife of Dr. Samuel Fuller, Hester, the wife of Francis Cooke,
and Elizabeth, the wife of Richard Warren. These afterwards came
over in the Ann, in 1623.
Five lost their wives and married again; namely, William Bradford,
who married widow Alice Southworth; Edward Winslow, who married
widow Susanna White ; Isaac Allerton, who married Fear Brewster,
and afterwards, Joanna ; Miles Standish, who married Bar-
bara ; and Francis Eaton, who married Christian Penn.
Others were married for the first time; namely, John Rowland and
Elizabeth Carver; George Soule and Mary; Love Brewster and Sarah
Collier; John Alden and Priscilla Mullins; Resolved White and Judith
Vassal ; Giles Hopkins and Catherine Wheldon ; Edward Dotey and
Faith Clarke; John Cooke and Sarah Warren ; Samuel Eaton and
Martha Billington.
Several of the Pilgrims had children born in New England, an
account of whom may form another article at some future time.
MAJOR PENDLETON'S LETTER.
Copy of a letter from Major Brian Pendleton to the " Honored
Governor and Counsell for the Matacusets at Boston," occasioned by
the attack of the Indians on Casco, Me.
" Honored Goveraor
together with the Counsell,
I am sorry my pen must be the messenger of soe greate a
Tragedye. On the 11th of this instant wee heard of many killed of our naybors
in falmouth or Casco-Bay : and on the 12th instant Mr. Joslin sent me a briefe
letter written from under the hands of Mr. Burras* the minister. Hee gives
an acct of 32 killed and carried away by the Indians : himselfe escaped to an
Island, but I hope Black poynt men have fetched him of by this time. 10 men
6 women and 16 children. Anthony a[n]d Thomas B[r]a[c]ket and Mr. Mun-
joy his Sonne onely are named. I had not time to coppye the letter, persons
beinge to goe post to Major Walden ; but I hope he hath before this sent the
origin all to you. How soon it will be our portion wee know not. The Lord in
mercy fit us for death and direct the harts and hands to ackt and doe wt. is
most needful! in such a time of distress as this. Thus in haste I commit you
to Pvdounce of our Lord God and desire Your prayers also for us. Yours in all
humility to sarve in /
" Winter Harbor at night ) the Lord,
the 13 of August, 1676." j BRIAN PENDLETON."
*•=>
* Rev. George Burroughs.
54 Juridical Statistics of [Jan.
CAPT. MILES STANDISH'S INVENTORY OF BOOKS.
The following books are mentioned in the Inventory of the goods of Capt.
Miles Standish, as they were shewn to the Appraisers, John Alden and James
Cudworthj Dec. 2, 1656. The account is here given as found in the Inventory.
The History of the World and the Turkish History .
A Chronical of England and the Country Farmer .
Y*^ History of Queen Elizabeth the State of Europe
Doctor Hall's workes Calvin's Institutions .
Wilcocke's Workes and Mayors ....
Rogers Seaven Treatises and the French Akademy
3 old Bibles . . . . .
Cesers Comentarys Bariffe's Artillery .
Prestons Sermons Burroughes Christian Contentment,
pell Conversation
Passions of the mind. The Phisitions practice .
Burroughs Earthly mindedness. Burroughs discoveries
Ball on Faith — Brinly Watch, Dod on the Lord's supper . ) no 10 00
Sparks against heresie — Davenports Apology . . . )
A reply to Dr. Cotton on Baptisme — the Garraan History — ) oo 10 00
The Sweden Intelligencer — Reason discused . . . j
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son against hearing )
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Wilsons Dixonary Homer's Illiad a Commentarie on James ) oo 1'' 00
Ball's Catechesme j
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NOTICES OF THE COURTS OF JUDICATURE AND OF THE BAR
OF THE COUNTY OF MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
BY STEPHEN COLBY BADGER, ESQ., OF CONCORD.*
The History of the Courts in New Hampshire, including an account of the
various systems of Judicature from time to time, has been published in an arti-
cle contained in the American Quarterly Register, Vol. XIL, prepared by
Francis Cogswell, Esq., of Dover, and in Articles contained in the New Hamp-
shire Repository, Vols. I. and II., prepared by William Butterfield, Esq., of
Gilmanton, Hon. Samuel D. Bell of ]\Ianchester, and the Hon. John Kelly of
Exeter, N. H. Nothing further need be said on this subject.
The County of Merrimack, by an act of the Legislature, passed in 1823, was
formed from the Counties of Hillsborough and Rockingham, with the exception
of a part of the town of Franklin, which was taken from Sanbornton, then in
Strafford County, now in the County of Belknap. It contains twenty-four
towns.
The Counties of Hillsborough and Merrimack compose the Second Judicial
District for the transaction of business of the Superior Court, and Courts are
held annually at Concord on the second Tuesday of July, and at Amherst on tne
second Tuesday of December.
The following list of Judges, County Officers and Members of the Bar,
include those who resided within the limits of the County of INIerrimack before
its formation, and also those who have resided within the County since it was
formed.
* In preparing this article, assistance was rendered by Moody Kent, Esq.
1847.]
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60 Biographical Notices of [Jan.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES OF DECEASED PHYSICIANS
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
BY EBENEZER ALDEN, M. D.
To the Editor of ihe New England Historical and Genealogical Register.
Bear Sir,
In accordance with your suggestion, I propose to send you occasionally for
publication, as your limits may permit, brief notices and reminiscences of
Physicians, who have lived in Massachusetts.
The plan of your Periodical requires that such notices should be brief; and
I shall usually refer your readers to the sources of information, from which my
materials have been obtained, so as to facilitate the investigations of those who
may wish in any case to make still further inquiries.
Perhaps no class of public men is so little known to the community beyond
the limited circle of professional pursuits, as physicians. Their life is one of
incessant confinement, anxiety, and toil. A portion of their labors, as large as
from one fourth to one third, is gratuitous. To them, if to no others, it is an
abiding truth, The foor aliuays ye have with you. It is exceedingly rare even
in cities, still more so in the country, to find a physician of honorable standing
with his fellows, who has acquired great wealth as the fruit of professional
service. Having food and raiment, he must learn therewith to be content.
Nevertheless, physicians find abundant sources of enjoyment in the sympathy
and kindness of many attached friends ; and it is believed, that, according to the
measure of their ability, they are not behind the average of their fellow-citizens
in works of philanthropy and benevolence. In the war of the Revolution they
were fully represented in the senate-house, and on the battle-field ; and the
names of Prescott, Holton, Thomas, Brooks, and Warren, with many others, will
go down to posterity, no less honored as statesmen and patriots, than as emi-
nent members of the medical profession.
It is pleasant to recall the virtues of such men; to know where they lived ;
who were their associates ; how they performed the duties of social life ; what
obstacles they encountered and what rewards they obtained ; and to hold
forth their example to the younger members of the profession and especially to
those just about to enter it, as a practical illustration of the great truth, that a
life perseveringly devoted to the good of others, even under the most discour-
aging circumstances, will ultimately secure the public confidence, and meet
Its reward. Respectfully, yours.
L — DR. ERASTUS SERGEANT, SENIOR, OF STOCKBRIDGE.
The following Notice of a distinguished physician and worthy
man is copied, with little alteration, from a letter addressed to myself
by Dr. Oliver Partridge, in December, 1841, when he was over
ninety years of age.
Dr. Erastus Sergeant was born at Stockbridge, August 7, 1742,
and died November 14, 1814, aged 72.
He was the son of Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to the
Indians on the Housatonic River, who was born in Newark, N. J.,
in 1710 ; graduated at Yale College in 1729 ; w^as there a Tutor
four years, and, having a great desire to be a missionary to the
Aborigines, went to Litchfield, in 1733, where some English
people had settled ; procured a guide and went on foot forty miles
further through the wilderness, to the Indians, where he met a cor-
dial reception. lie then returned to New Haven, resigned his
1847.] Deceased Pliysicians hi Massachuselts. 61
Tutorship, and, having made the necessary preparations, went
back in 1734, and commenced his mission.
In 1735 Gov. Dudley appointed a meeting of the Indians on
business at Deerfield, where the Rev. John Sergeant was ordained
as their minister, and he with Mr. Timothy Woodbridge as school-
master, (afterwards Hon. Timothy W.,) went to spend their lives
with the Indians.
The Rev. Mr. Sergeant married Abigail, the daughter of Col.
Ephraim Williams, of Newton, near Boston, one of the chosen six
who had farms allotted ihem across our pleasant hill, to be society
for the two missionaries.
Mr. Sergeant died in 1749, in the midst of his usefulness, a most
amiable man and greatly lamented. He left three children : Eras-
tus, the subject of this memoir ; Electa, who married Col. Mark
Hopkins of Great Barrington, and was grandmother to the two
brothers, JNIark and Albert Hopkins, the Ibrmer the President and
the latter a Professor at Williams College; and John, the fourth
missionary to the said Indians, who removed with them in 1788, then
being about four hundred and fifty in number, to Oneida County,
N. Y., and there died.
Their mother married for her second husband, Gen. Joseph
Dwight of Great Barrington, who then had five children, and by her
he had tv/o more, from whom our Dwights and Sedgwicks are
descended, — and their mother became again a widow.
Notwithstanding the difficulties of the war with the French and
Indians of Canada, and the residing on the frontier with the care
of his, hers, and their children, by the influence and assistance of
their friends, Erastus was prepared for college, and spent two
years at Princeton, N. J., before the circumstances of the family
required his return.
In 1761 he went to live with his uncle. Dr. Thomas Williams of
Deerfield, and was there about three years in the study and practice
of medicine. In January, 1765, he commenced the practice of
physic in Stockbridge. The towns in the vicinity were then but
partially settled? and not supplied with physicians, so that he soon-
had much business. Several severe cases of comminuted fracture,
successfully treated by him, served to extend his fame, and, in a
short time his advice was much sought, and in surgical cases he
became the principal operator within a circle of thirty miles diam-
eter ; and his usefulness was continued until Dr. Jones and others
succeeded him in business.
He was endowed with sound judgment and skill in his profes-
sion ; was sedate, kind, very charitable and benevolent, with a large
share of the Christian graces, and truly was the '•'■beloved physician.'''
More than twenty young men studied medicine under his direction.
It was said of him, that no one ever spoke ill of him from his
youth up. He was an important member and deacon in the Rev.
Dr. West's church. He received a Master's degree at Yale College
in 1784 ; was elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts INIedical
Society in 1785 ; was a Justice of the Peace, and a Major in the
62 Biographical Notices of [Jan.
South Regiment of the County ; and was obliged to keep garrison
with thg Regiment at Laice Champlain, from December, 1776, to
April, 1777, and to perform other services in troublesome times,
until Burgoyne's surrender.
Some years before his death he was afflicted with symptoms of
pulmonary disease, which were much aggravated by his incessant
attention to his daughter, who died of consumption. In September
of 1814 he visited the "springs," in company with Dr. Partridge,
without benefit, indeed, to his injury ; for it was with difficulty that
he returned, on account of his increasing weakness. The day
before his death, he had so far recruited that he rode to Lee on
horseback, visited his son's family, and returned, not complain-
ing of fatigue. The day he died, he was abroad in the morning.
Dr. Partridge adds, " Two friends called on us from New York, and
as we sat at dinner, in social conversation. Dr. Sergeant suddenly
rose, and a stream of blood issued from his mouth. I instantly
sprang to him, and he fell lifeless into my arms, without a gasp.
Thus expired my dear friend, under whose roof I had resided from
my twentieth year, then forty three and a half years, and more than
forty of them harmoniously visiting each other's patients, as neces-
sary to their satisfaction and our accommodation."
Dr. P. adds, ''natusfui, April 15, 1751."
II.— DR. IIOllATIO JONES OF STOCKBRIDGE.
This able and distinguished physician, the pupil and associate of
Dr. Sergeant, (No. I.,) was the son of Capt. Josiah Jones, and
grandson of Mr. Josiah Jones, who, in 1737, emigrated from Wes-
ton with Col. Ephraim Williams of Newton, and settled with their
families in Stockbridge. This sacrifice they cheerfully made, with
the benevolent intention of aiding the mission, then recently com-
menced among the Housatonic Indians.
Dr. Jones was born at Stockbridge, in 1770. In early youth he
manifested the same energy and decision of character for which
he was so much distinguished in riper years. Having commenced
his collegiate education at Yale College with flattering prospects ;
and, perhaps, in his ambition to excel, pursuing his studies with an
intensity of application disproportionate to his power of endurance,
his health became impaired, and he was attacked with a disease in
his eyes, which threatened a total loss of sight. In these circum-
stances, in accordance with the recommendation of his medical
advisers, he for a time entirely relinquished his literary pursuits.
Instead of yielding to hopeless despondency, however, he deter-
mined to pursue an active life ; and substituting a knaj)sack for his
classics, he went with a company of surveyors to the Genesee
country, New Yorlc, to assist in laying out lands. He was thus
ex|)o.sed to all the hardships incident to that mode of life, camping
out in the wilderness, living upon the coarsest fare, and not unfre-
quently making a hollow log his lodging place for the nigb.t.
1847.] Deceased Physicians in MassacJmsetls. 63
In due time he recovered his heahh and sight, and once more
resumed his studies, but not at college. Placing himself under
the instruction of Dr. Sergeant in his native town, he completed the
usual term of medical pupilage. At a subsequent period he
attended a course of medical lectures at Philadelphia.
He first commenced the practice of his profession at Pittsfield,
where he was much respected. But at length finding, as he
expressed it, that there were more physicians than business in that
place, he determined to remove. His decision being known to Dr.
Sergeant, then advancing in life, who was desirous of finding some
suitable person to take his place as an operating surgeon, he with
his friend Dr. Partridge earnestly solicited Dr. Jones to settle in
Stockbridge. With this invitation he eventually complied, and
while he lived, the medical intercourse of the three physicians was
most harmonious.
Under these auspices he was soon introduced into a wide circle
of business, not only in Stockbridge, but in all the neighboring
towns. His reputation was not ephemeral, but constantly in-
creased, as he advanced in life; and his advice was much sought
and highly appreciated by his medical brelhren. In iy04 he was
elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society, and in
1810 received from Williams College the honorary degree of M. A.
Such was Dr. Jones, — a man possessed of rare endowments,
and eminent in his profession. In the language of Dr. Partridge,
from whom most of the facts relating to him have been obtained,
" he was a good operator in surgery, active, pleasant, social, very
popular, and indefatigable by night and by day to give relief in
cases of distress and danger."
In the winter of 1812-13, an alarming and fatal epidemic pre-
vailed extensively in New England. During its prevalence, Dr.
Jones was incessantly occupied in attendance upon the sick. At
length the fears of his friends respecting him were realized. He
was suddenly prostrated, and, after an illness of only eight davs, he
died, April 26, 1813, aged 43 years.
His funeral was attended by a great concourse of persons from
Stockbridge and the adjoining towns. The Rev. Dr. Hyde of Lee,
who preached his funeral sermon, from Job xix : 21, speaks of his
death as a pubUc calamity. " Rarely," says he, " has the town, or
even the county, experienced a greater shock in the death of a
citizen. His removal in the midst of his usefulness is an unspeak-
able loss to the community."
His death is represented to have been eminently peaceful. Al-
though he had not made a public profession of his faith, he expe-
rienced a great change in his religious feelings during the winter
preceding his death. He gave to those who best knew him, satis-
factory evidence of piety.
In his intercourse with his medical brethren, he was courteous
and unassumini!:. All the duties of domestic and social life he
discharged with fidelity and acceptance. His mind was well bal-
64 Biographical Notices of Deceased Physicians. [Jan.
anced and highly cultivated. He sympathized in the most unaf-
fected manner with the sick who sought his aid, and by his kind-
ness and gentleness alleviated the sufferings and won the affections
of his patients, even in those cases where medical and surgical skill
could afford only a temporary and partial relief.
Extracts from the sermon of Dr. Hyde were published in the
tenth volume of the Panoplist ; also, an interesting notice of his
death and character, by Rev. Jared Curtis, in the Farmer's Herald.
See also a memoir recenlly prepared and published by Dr. S. S.
Williams, in his Medical Biography, a work which cannot fail to
interest the medical reader, and is an able sequel to the volumes of
the late Dr. Thatcher on the same subject.
III.— DR. ANDREW MACKIE OF WAREHAM.
Dr. Mackie was the son of Dr. John Mackie, who came from
Scotland, and settled at Southampton, L. I. He was born at
Southampton in 1742 ; studied medicine with his father, and set-
tled as a physician at Wareham, Ms., where, for many years, he had
an extensive practice in medicine and surgery. He also had the
reputation of having been unusually successful in the treatment of
the smallpox.
He was a devoted and active Christian, a member of the church,
and for many years he sustained the office of a deacon.
He had ten children, of whom four sons and three daughters
lived to adult age. Three of his sons studied medicine. 1. John,
who graduated at Brown University in 1800, received the degree
of M. D., and settled at Providence, R. I., where he died, in Febru-
ary, 1833, at the age of 52 years. He was eminent as a surgeon.
2. Peter, a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society, now a
physician at Wareham. 3. Andrew, from whom the above-named
facts were obtained, born in 1799, graduated at Brown University,
1814, and received the degree of M. D., 1817. He first settled at
Plymouth, but is now a physician of good reputation in New
Bedford, and is a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Dr. Mackie, the particular subject of this notice, died at Ware-
ham, of a pulmonary disease, April, 1817, aged 75.
JOHN LEVERETT. WILLIAM BRATTLE AND JAMES
OLIVER.
These three distinguished scholars of New England were all born
in Boston, educated at the same school, admitted into Harvard
College the same year, took their degrees at the same time, [1G80,]
all settled in Cambridge, one an attorney at law, one a clergyman,
and the other a physician, and all eminent in their professions.
The first two were Fellows of the Royal Society in England.
1847.] Extract from a Letter of Hon. William Cranch. 65
EXTKACT FROM A LETTER OF HON. WILLIAM
CRANCH OF WASHINGTON, D. C.
The following is an extract from a letter of Judge Cranch to the Editor.
" Among some old papers of my father, I found a letter from the Rev. Wil-
liam Clark, dated Quincy, Aug. 10, 1803, in which he says, ' Mr. William
Winthrop of Cambridge has, for some time past, been engaged in a pursuit
rather extraordinary, viz., to investigate the following particulars of every one
who has received a degree at Harvard College, from the first foundation of that
University in 1648 to the present time ; viz., the origination or where born, his
professional business or employment, his place of residence, time of his death
and age ; also any thing remarkable in their lives and characters ; where such
matters can be ascertained.' Again, Mr. Clark says, 'In his (Mr. Winthrop's)
next letter he opened his design to me ; and with respect to the clergy in
particular, when the Catalogue was printed in 1797, the whole number of grad-
uates then being 3533, of which number those who had been, or then were,
settled ministers of the Gospel amounted to 1121 ; of this number, he informed
me he had ascertained the places of settlement, and other particulars of 1117,
so that there were but 4 remaining unascertained, viz., John Mors, 1692 — Joseph
Gerrish, 1700 — Noyes Paris, 1721 — of these 2 last, however, he gives some
proof, that he was not wholly destitute of some intelligence about them. But
what is most surprising was, that of the 4 above mentioned unascertained
persons, myself brought up the rear ! He had never heard where I officiated
before the revolution, though it was no further from him than Dedham, where I
lived ten years ! — I wrote him fully of myself, and various others, whom he
has since desired information of; only there M-ere 2 of the last mentioned, that
I knew very little about, whose names I mentioned to you : viz., whether Cor-
nelius Nye, who graduated in 1718, was not the same person who was a school-
master in Braintree, and who was somewhat distinguished for his witty talents?
If so, did he ever pursue any other employment than keeping school ? Shep-
ard Fisk, who graduated in 1721, and lived at Braintree, his employment,
decease and age? If you could without inconvenience to yourself, collect any
thing certain of these 2 persons, or either of them, and put it in writing and
send it to me, it would be thankfully received. I expect to have occasion to
write to Mr. Winthrop shortly, and should be happy to transmit any thing so
agreeable to him, as any discovery of this kind, whose mind seems to be
intensely fixed on this pursuit.'
" Mr. Clark afterwards sent to my father the following extracts from Mr.
Winthrop's letter to him, dated Oct. 10, 1803.
" ' I feel myself greatly obliged to you, as well as to Judge Cranch. (Judge
Richard Cranch,) for the information contained in your last letter with its
inclosures. I have long since heard of that gentleman's researches into the
antiquities of this country, and conclude he must be possessed of a large fund
of information upon that subject. Is there no way that I can avail myself of
it to promote my plan ?
" ' Finding by your letter that you suppose that Mr. Sheppard, who was settled
at Cambridge, and who was an eminent minister in that day, was the same
that graduated in 1653, I inclose you some memorandums respecting that
family, which may, perhaps, be gratifying to the Judge as well as to yourself.'
" The postscript is in these words : — 'I will thank you to present my respects
to Judge Cranch, when you have a convenient opportunity, and inform him that
I feel myself under great obligations to him for his information respecting
Messrs. Nye and Fiske ; and that any further communications he will please
to make to me, I shall most gratefully acknowledge.' "
66 Letter from Rev. John Walrond to Rev. Wm. Waldron. [Jan.
LETTER FROM REV. JOHN WALROND OF OTTERY, ENG.. TO REV.
WILLIAM WALDRON, MINISTER OF BOSTON, AND BROTHER
OF SECRETARY WALDRON.
OrxERY, March 8, 1725-6.
"Rev. and dear Sir,
It was a very pleasant surprise to me to receive a Letter from
you, vi-ho no doubt are of the same Name and Family with myself, tho' a letter in
it be transposed, and who by Dr. Mather's Character of you, are not the least in your
Father's House.
I have made some Enquiry about the Somersetshire Branch of our Family, from
whence you are descended, but cannot exactly determine, tho' I am apt to think it
must be fiom one of those two Gentlemen, of which, one was Walrond, of Illbrewers
vi-ho had about five hundred Pounds pr. Annum or more, and the other Walrond of
Sayc, of about the same Value, and I think both of them Justices of the Peace, in that
County, one of them I am sure was so, viz., the former ; both of them degenerated into
looseness of Living in Charles 2ds Reign, and both ruined their Estates and dyed poor,
above twenty years since. Walrond of Illbrewers was a great persecutor of the Dis-
senters, but in the conclusion wanted bread.
There is an honest family of about a hundred Pounds pr. annum, still living at
Wellington, in Somerset, very excellent Men, great supports of Religion, and one of
the Brothers ab' your Age, a very good young Minister, living now in Dorsetshire.
The Head of all our Family still remains in a good Estate, about a thousand Pounds pr.
Annum, from whom lam the second Generation. The seat is called BraiJ field in Devon.
It was granted by the Crown, about six hundred years since, to one Richard Wale-
rand, and has continued in the Family to this Day; The last Gentleman that dyed was
a very pious good Man, about eighty years of Age and an excellent Magistrate in his
Country, that could at any time lead three hundred Freeholders, to the Election of a
Shire Knight; but his son is degenerate and very wicked: I conversed much with the
old Gentleman, but this is no Friend to my Profession.
_ Another Branch sprung from Bradfield House in this county (beside those two fam-
ilies in Somerset before mentioned) which is seated at Bovcy, in the East of Devon,
which Branch sprang from its Root about 340 years since, and now inherits at least, a
thousand Pounds per Annum; This also has degenerated and become like other Gen-
tlemen in England: For Religion indeed, is almost quite gone, out of the Familys of
the Gentry, by Means of a loose and licentious Clergy.
I never could rind any of our Name, in all England, but in the Western Counties, and
from thence, a Family went, as Merchants to Barbadoes, grew rich, and was in the
Government there; and the last Gentleman a Batchelor seated himself at Greenwich
near London, was morally honest and very charitable, but having a great loss in the
South Sea, of almost all his Money could not bear it, but shot himself in the Head.
Our Coat of Arms, is three Bulls Heads, as you'l see by my seal on this Letter, But
Slemata quid faciunt?
I find our Name in Skinner's Etymologicon Linguae jlnglicanac ; toward the end of
which Book, in his Onomasliihon, he has the word Walarand, olim Pracnomcn nunc Cog-
nomen ab Jlnglo Sax Walpian, ro/i'ere, el Rand, Scutum, volvcre scutum, i. e., qui Clypeum
hue illuc circumagit. Waldron autcm cognomen contractum est a Walarand. I have tran-
scribed what he says lest the Book should not be common with you. I wish you had
let me know into what Family your Grandfather married, for that might perhaps have
given Light into the Enquiry; however I will examine farther, and take the first
opportunity to inform you, as I can get Intelligence ; but I know of no male Posterity
left of the two Somersetshire Familys that I mentioned above.
I am much pleased with your Correspondence, and shall at any time be obliged by
Letters from you, * * * send, by a worthy good Man, Capt. * * * who carries this
(as I hope he will) from the * * * Exeter to Boston. As to any Ecclesiastical Infor-
mations I must refer you to Dr. Mather's Letter which encloses this. May the Lord
of the Harvest prosper you and make you a burning and a shining Light. You and I
are of one Family, Faith and Profession. Let us particularly pray for each other, tho'
we should never sec each others face on Earth. Oh that the God of all Grace, may
excite us both, to work the Works, of him that sent us while it is Day, that we may
have a comfortable Retiuiom, from our Labors at last, and be accepted, when our Lord
shall come, with which I conclude.
Dear Sir, Your affect: Kinsman and Scrv't,
"To the Rev. Mr. William Waldron, John Walrond."
Minister in Boston."
Note. Wliurt blanks occur in the last pan of ilic letter, the words were worn out in the original.
1847.]
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A Family Record on this plan may be extended so as to include two, three, or
more families, and contain all the births, marriages and deaths which have hap-
pened, up to the date 9f its formation. The figures in the first column denote
the year of birth, marriage, or death ; the other columns show the ages of every
individual at the time of any birth, marriage, or death, of every other individual
comprehended within the limits of the Table.
68 Genealogies, Jan.]
GENEALOGIES.
CHASE FAMILY.
PREPARED BY JOSHTTA COFFIN, M. A.
Among the early settlers of New England, were three persons by
the name of Chase; namely, William, Thomas, and Aquila. The first
settled in Yarmouth, and there died, iu 1659, leaving two sons, Benja-
min and William. The last two were certainly brothers, as appears
from a deed given in 1667 by Aquila to "the sons of his brother
Thomas." The name is found in various places in English history,
from the time of WilHam the Conqueror to the present time. Thus,
we find in 1326 a family of that name in Suffolk ; a Thomas Chase,
who was barbarously murdered in 1506; a Sir Robert Chase, Knight,
in the West of England, 1628; a Sir John Chase in Exeter, prior to
1637; a John Chase, Esq., Apothecary to Queen Anne, 1690, &c. See
Magna Britannia, Lyssoa's London, Polwheles' Devonshire, and other
works.
Thomas^ and Aquila^ Chase were among the first settlers of Hampton,
N. H., in 1639. Thomas^ there married Elizabeth Philbrick, daugh-
ter of Thomas Philbrick. He d. in 1652, leaving five children, all
sons ; namely,
T. Thoraas,2b. 1643, d. a bachelor, Oct. 23, 1714.
n. Joseph,^ b. 1645, m. Rachel Partridge, Jan. 31, 1671, d. Jan. 12,
1718.
HI. Isaac,2 b. 1647, m. Mary Perkins of Hampton, d. May 9, 1727.
IV. James,^ b. 1649, ra. Elizabeth Green, Sept. 2, 1675, and d. .
V. Abraham, b. 1651, was not married, and "wasslaine in y® warres,"
1676. Elizabeth, the widow of Thomas^ Chase, married John Gar-
land, Oct. 26, 1654, who died Jan. 4, 1671. She then married Judge
Henry Roby, Feb. 19, 1674, and died Feb. 11, 1677.
The children of Joseph- and Rachel Chase were as follows:
I. Hannah,'' b. June 6, 1672, d. June 10, 1674.
II. Elizabeth,^ b. March 1 1, 1674, d. Sept. 8, 1675.
III. Jonathan.'' b. March 14, 1676, and drowned, Feb. 1, 1696.
IV. Anne," b. Jan. 11, 1677, m. Sinkler.
V. Elizabeth,'' b. Feb. 14, 1685, m. Benjamin Hilliard.
VI. Rachel," b. April 27, 1687, m. Jacob Freeze.
The children of Isaac ^ and Mary were as follows :
I. Thomas," b. 1677.
II. Rachel," b. 1678.
III. Isaac," b. 1681.
IV. Abraham," b 1683.
V. Mary," b. 1687.
VI. James," b. 1688.
VII. Joseph," b. 1689, m. Lydia
Coffin, 1714.
VIII. Jonathan," b. 1691.
IX. Hannah," b. 1693.
X. Sarah," b 1695.
XI. Priscilla," b. 1697.
XH. Elizabeth," b. 1703, d. 1719.
1847.] Genealogies. 69
The children of James- and Elizabeth Chase were as follows :
I. Abigail,^ b. Ang. 27, 1681, ra. John Chase* of Newbury.
II. Dorothy,^ b. March 17, 16S6, m. John Chapman, March 16, 1705.
III. Mary.^* b. Feb S, 1688.
Aquila^ Chase, brother to Thomas^ Chase, m. Anne Wheeler, daughter
of John Wheeler of Hampton, removed, in 1646, to Newbury, where
he d., Aug. 29, 1670, aged 52. His widow, Anne, m. Daniel Mussi-
loway, June 14, 1672, and d. May 19, 1688. The children of Aquila*
and Anne Chase were as follows :
I. Sarah,- b. , m. Charles Annis, May 15, 16G6.
II. Anne,- b. July 6, 1647, m. Thomas Barber, April 27, 1671.
in. Pnscilla,^ b. March 14, 1649, m. Abel Merrill, Feb. 10, lG7a.
IV. Mary,- b. Feb. 3, 1651, m. John Stevens, March 9. 1669.
V. Aquila,- b. Sept. 26, 1652, m. Esther Bond, ab. 1673.
VI. Thomas,"-^ b. July 25, 1654, m. llebecca Follansbee, Nov. 22, 1677.
VII. John,' b. Nov. 2, 1654, m. Elizabeth Bingley, May 23, 1677.
VIII. Elizabeth,' b. Sept. 13, 1657.
IX. Faith,' b. March 18, 1660, d. May 30, 1676.
X. Daniel,' b. Dec. 9, 1661, m. Martha Kimball, Aug. 25, 1683.
XI. Moses,' b. Dec. 24, 1663, m. Anne Follansbee, Nov. 10, 1684.
The children of Aquila' and Esther Chase were as follows :
I. Esther,^ b. Nov. 18, 1674, m. Daniel Merrill.
II. Joseph,' b. March 25, 1677, m. Abigail Thurston, Nov. 8, 1G99,
III. Priscilla,^ b. Oct. 15, 1681, m. Joseph Hills, 1704.
IV. Jemima,^ b. , a spinster.
V. Rebecca,' b. , m. Jonathan Moulton, Dec. 5, 1716.
VI. Anne,' b. , m. Abraham Foulsham, Oct. 27, 1703.
VII. Hannah,' b. , m. Joseph Hoyt.
VIII. Abigail,' b. , m. Joseph Robinson.
The children of Thomas' and R-ebecca Chase were as follows :
I. Thomas,' b. Sept. 15, 1680, m. Sara
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II. Jonathan,' b. Jan. 13, 1683, m. Joanna Palmer, 1703.
III. James,' b. Sept. 15, 1685, m. Martha Rolfe, Dec. 17, 1707.
IV. Aquila,' b. July 15, 16SS, m. Mary Smith, 1712, d. 1714.
V. Ruth,' b. Feb. 28, 1691, m. Nathaniel Miller of Rehoboth, May
29, 1716.
VI. Mary,' b. Jan. 15, 1695, m. Horton.
VII Rebecca,' b. April 26, 1700, m. Stephen Moulton, Dec. 14, 1721.
VIII. Judith,' b. , m. Horton.
IX. Lizza,' b. , m. Benjamin Rogers, Ang. 17, 1732.
X. Josiah,' b. July 15, 1697, d. young.
XL Nathan,' b. , 1702, m. Judith Sawyer, Nov. 29, 1723, then
Joanna Cheney, Dec. 30, 1740, and then Ruth Davis, June
9, 1763.
Thomas' Chase m. for his second wife Elizabeth Mooers, Aug. 2, 1713.
* Son of John Chase, and grandson of Aquila Chase of Newbury.
70 Genealogies. [Jan.
The children of John^ and Elizabeth Chase were as follows:
I. William,^ b. Jan. 3, 1679.
II. Philip,^ b. Sept. 23, 1688, m. Mary FoUansbee, April 17, 1712.
III. Charles,^ b. Jan. 12, 1G90, and m. Hepzibah Carr, July 15, 1714.
IV. Jacob,'' b. , m. Joanna Davis, Aug. 24, 1716.
V. Abraham,'' b. , m. Ruth Morse, Nov. 16, 1716.
VI. Phebe,^ b. , ra. Tucker.
VII. Mary,^ b. , m. Joseph Safford, July 30, 1728.
VIII. Lydia,'^ b. , m. William Blay, Nov. 6, 1724.
IX. Elizabeth,^ b. .
X. John,^ b. , m. Abigail Chase of Hampton, N. H.
John^ Chase m. for his second wife Lydia .
XI. David,^ son of John and Lydia, b. Oct. 20, 1710.
The children of Daniel' and Martha Chase were as follows :
I. Martha,'' b. Aug. 18, 1684, m. David Lawson, Aug. 3, 1716.
II. Sara," b. July 18, 1686, m. Francis Danford, Nov. 17, 1714.
III. Dorothy,'' b. Jan. 24, 1689.
IV. Isaac," b. Jan. 19, 1691, m. Hannah Berrv, Oct. 29, 1710.
V. Lydia," b. Jan. 19, 1693, rn. William Evans, Jan. 30, 1716.
VI. Mehetabel," b. Jan. 19, 1695, m. Timothy Osgood of Salisbury,
Nov. 19, 1715.
VII. Judith,' b. Feb. 19, 1697, m. John Tuttle of Lebanon, 1713.
VIII. Abner,Mi. Oct. 15, 1699.
IX. Daniel," b. Oct. 15, 1702, m. Mary Carpenter, Jan., 1723, and
for his second wife, Elizabeth Collins of Salisbury, Feb.,
1726.
X. Enoch," b. , m. Judith Colby, 1726.
DanieP d. Feb, 8, 1707. His widow Martha m. Josiah Heath of Haver-
hill, 1713.
The children of Moses ^ and Anne Chase were as follows :
I .1 ( Moses," b. Sept. 20, 1685, d. young.
II. ^ I Daniel," b. Sept. 20, 1685, ra. Sarah March, Jan. 2, 1706.
in. Moses," b. Jan. 20, 1688, m. Elizabeth Wells, Oct. 2, 1709.
IV. Samuel," b. May 13, 1690, m. Hannah Emery, Dec. 8, 1713.
V. Elizabeth," b. Sept. 25, 1693.
VI. Stephen," b. Aug. 29, 1696, m. Sarah Hale, Dec, 1717.
VII. Hannah," b. Sept. 13, 1699, ra. Timothy Jackman, April 9, 1723.
VIII. Joseph," b. Sept. 9, 1703, ra. Mary Morss, Sept. 7, 1724.
IX. Benoni," b. April 5, 1708, m. Mary Rogers, Sept. 4, 1728.
Moses* Chase m. for his second wife, Sarah Jacobs of Ipswich, 1713.
The children of John" and Abigail" Chase of Hampton were as
follows :
I. James,* b. July 28, 1698.
II. Jonathan,'* b. Sept. 21, 1700.
III. Elizabeth," b. April 13, 1703.
IV. Elihu,M}. Sept. 7, 1705.
V. .John,-* 1). Sept. 18, 1708, and m. Anna Runlet, March 27, 1729.
VI. Hannah.-* b. May 10, 1711.
1847.] Genealogies. 71
DUDLEY FAMILY.
Thomas Dudley, son of Capt. Roger Dudley, was born in England
in 157G; came to New England in 1G30 ; was several years Governor
of Massachusetts Colony, and died at Roxbnry, July 31, 1653, aged 77.
His first wife, or the one who came with him, died in 1G43. Samnel,
Anne, Patience, and Mercy were probably children by her. He mar-
ried again before 1645, and had by his second wife five children more.
His children by both wives were as follows :
I. Samnel, b. in England, 1606, who was a minister and was m. to
Mary Winthrop abont 1633, and had children, —
1. Thomas, bapt. March 9, 1634, grad. H. C. 1651, d. Nov.
7, 1655.
2. John, bapt. June 28, 1635.
3. Samuel, bapt. Aug. 2, 1639, d. April, 1643.
4. Anne, b. Oct. 16, 1641, who m. Edward Hilton and had
children, Winthrop, Dudley, Joseph, and others.
5. Theophilus, b. Oct., 1644.
6. Mary, b. April 21, 1646, d. Oct. 28, 1646.
7. Biley, b. Sept. 27, 164ii7.
8. Mary 2nd, b. Jan. 6, 164-9.
Mary, the 1st wife of Rev. Samuel Dudley, d. at Salisbury,
(where the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th children were born,) April
12, 1643. He d. at Exeter before March 20, 1683, a. 77. His
settlement in the ministry there was in 1650.
II. Anne, Avho m. Gov. Simon Bradstreet. She had 8 children and
d. Sept. 16, 1672.
ni. Patience, who m. Maj. Gen. Denison.
IV. Mercy, who m. Rev. John Woodbridge. She was b. Sept. 27,
1621, and d. July 1, 1691, a. 70.
V. — ---, who m. Maj. Benjamin Keayne of Boston, who d. 1668.
VI. Dorothy, who d. Feb. 27, 1643.
VII. Deborah, b. at Roxbury, Feb. 27, 1645^
VIII. Joseph, b. Sept. 23, 1647, who was Governor of Massachusetts,
and m. a daughter of Edward Tyng, and had children, —
1. Thomas, b. at Roxbury, Feb. 26, 1669-70, grad. H. C.
1685.
2. Edward, b. at Roxburv, Sept. 4, 1671.
3. Paul, b. at Ro.^bury, Sept. 3, 1675, grad. H. C. 1690. He
was a Tutor and Fellow of the College, and also, Fellow of
the Royal Society in England and Chief Justice of Massa-
chusetts. He d. Jan. 21, 1751, a. 75.
4. Samuel, b. at Roxbury, Sept., 1677.
5. John, b.at Roxbury, Feb. 28, 1673-79.
6. Rebecca, b. May 15, 1681, who m. Samuel Sewall, Jr.,
and d. April 14, 1761, a. 79.
7. Catharine, b. June 2, 1683.
■8. Ann, b. Aug. 27, 1684.
9. William, b. Oct. 20, 1686, who grad. H. C. 1704, and ra.
•eldest dau. of Judge Davenport, March 10, 1721, and was a
colonel. He had two sons : Thomas, who grad. II. C. 1750,
and Joseph, who grad. H. C. 1751, was an Attorney at Law
in Boston, and d. Sept. 27, 1767, a. 35.
72 Epitaphs. [Jan.
10. Daniel, b. Feb. 4, 1689.
11. Catharine 2nd, b. Jan. 5, 1690.
12. Mary, b. Nov. 2, 1692, who m. Francis Wainwright,
who d. 1722, and afterwards ra. Joseph Atkins, 1730.
IX. Paul, b. at Roxbury, Sept. 8, 1050, who rn. Mary Leverett, dau.
of Gov. Leverett, and had children, —
1. Paul, b. at Boston, March 4, 1677.
2. Thomas, who alone, with one in expectation, is men-
tioned in his will of Feb. 10, 1681. {Probate Records in
Boston, Vol. VI. p. 368.)
3. One posthumous.
EPITAPHS.*
Here is interred the remains of
James Minott, Esq., A. M. an
Excelling Grammarian, Enriched
■with the Gift of Prayer and Preaching^
a Commanding Officer, a Physician of
Great Value, a Great Lover of Peace
as well as of Justice, and which was
His greatest Glory, a Gent'n of distinguished
Virtue and Goodness, happy in a Virtuous
Posterity, and living Religiously, Died
Comfortably, Sept. 20, 1735, At. 83.
Here lyes the remains of
Major Jonathan Prescott, Esq.,
a Gentleman of virtue and merit, an accomplisht physitian,
but excelling in chirurgery.
Of uncommon sagacity, penetration, and success in his practice,
and so of very extensive service.
But his life was much valued, and his death very generally lamented.
He married the amiable and only daughter of the
Honorable Colonel Peter Bulkley, Esq.,
by whom he had ten children.
He was removed from ministring to men's bodies, to the world of spirits,
October 28th, 1729, JEIslUs suae 54.
Here lyes the Body of Rev. Mr. Christopher Toppan, Master of Arts,
fourth Pastor of the First Church in Newbury ; a Gentleman of good Learning,
conspicuous Piety and Virtue, shining both by his Doctrine and Life, skilled
and greatly improved in the Practice of Physick and Surgery, who deceased,
July 23, 1747, in the 76th year of his age, and the 51st of his Pastoral Office.
* The first two monumental inscriptions were taken from the burying^'ground in Concord,
Ms., and the last one from the graveyard in Newbury, Ms.
1847.J
Instances of Longevity in Belfast, Me.
73
INSTANCES OF LONGEVITY IN BELFAST, ME.
The names of aged persons who died in this town before 1827 with
their respective ages and the times of their decease, are here inserted
O these individuals it has been said, "In their manners they
exhibited a model of perfect plainness and simplicity, indicative of
contentment and a cheerful disposition; and so cordial was their re-
ception of those who visited them, that with truth it might be said
they were given to hospitality. Their descendants read the poems of
liurns with a keen relish, and are enthusiastic admirers of the Scottish
iiard.
1794.
1795.
1797.
1800.
1802.
a
1807.
1810.
1812.
James Miller,
John Steele,
William McLaughlin,
IMargaret Cochran,
John Tufts,
Grissel Jameson,
Solon Stevenson,
Mary Brown,
James Gordon,
1815. William Lowney,*
1817. Patrick Gilbert,
1826.
aged 82
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90
85
78
96
73
90
86
76
1817.
1819.
1820.
1821.
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1822.
182.3.
John Brown,
Samuel Houston,
Jerome Stevenson,
Elizabeth Jones,
Laughlin McDonald,!
George Cochran,
John Durham,
1824. James Patterson,
" Jonathan Clark,
" Susan Sturtevant,
78 1 1826. Nathaniel Patterson,
Agnes Robinson, aged 89.
age
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In the year 1827, there were thirteen persons living in Belfast, whose
average age was 82 years, 7 months, and 11 days. Their respective
names and ages were as follows :
Samuel Cunningham,
William Cunningham,
Robert Patterson,
Jane Patterson,
John Cochran,
Sarah West,
aged 88
" 86
85
77
78
80
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John Burgess,
Nathaniel Stanley,
Alexander Clark,
Elisha Clark,
Tolford Durham,
Annis Cochran,
Elizabeth Campbell, aged 82
aged 92
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81
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80
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The above is an extract from White's History of Belfast, Me.
SCRAPS FROM INTERLEAVED ALMANACS.
1638. This year arrived 20 ships and 3,000 passengers.
■ March 18, 1647. Mary Martin executed at Boston for murtherino-
her child. ^
June 15, 1648. AliceJ Jones was executed at Boston for witchcraft
ihis was the first execution of the kind in New En"-land
March 26, 1649. Mr. John Winthrop, Gov., dyed °
Aug. 24, 1649. Mr. Shepard of Camb. dyed.
Nov. 21, 1650. 12 or 13 houses in Charlestown was burnt.
f ^r Lowney was graduated at Dublin Colleffc.
itivplv . r''',''- "^f '""it" '" Scotland, and entered the army while a boy ; his age is not nos-
nnev nine le^rf h r"' r"'>T''r''' having seen the 'Duke of Mar'lboron|h, who died
^rl V. I ^ * ^"f"''*' I"" ''"^ ' ^^ ^'■''"" 'o America in General Wolle's army in 17.31), and
o? hi.^a'^e made hv'hi"'''' T"' /" B'.cksport, and then.e to Belfast. The lowest estilnate
4. \i7^ made by his relatives, has been taken.
I Winthrop and others say ]\'Iargaret,
5
74 Decease of the Fathers of New England. [Jan.
DECEASE OF THE FATHERS OF NEW ENGLAND.
Chronologically arranged.
1630.
Aug. G, Rev. Francis Higglnson d. at Salem, a, 43.
Sept. 20, Dr. William Gager, surgeon, d. at Ciiarlestown,
Sept. 30, Isaac Johnson, an Assistant, d. at Boston.
Oct. 23, Edward Rossiter, an Assistant.
1631-2.
Feb. 16, Capt. Robert Welden d. at Charlestown.
1634.
Aug. 2, Rev. Samuel Skelton d. at Salem ; the first pastor who died
in New England, the term pastor being used in contradistinction to
teacher.
1635.
Aug. 14, Rev. John Avery was drowned.
1636.
Feb. 3, Rev. John Maverick of Dorchester d. at Boston, a. 60.
1638.
April — , Nicholas Dan forth d. at Cambridge.
Sept. 14, Rev. John Harvard, founder of Harvard College, d. at
Charlestown.
Nov. 17, Roger Harlakenden, an Assistant, d. at Cambridge.
Dec. 21, John Masters.
1641.
Aug. 9, Rev. Jonathan Burr of Dorchester d., a. 37.
Rev. Henry Smith of Wethersfield. ( Mr. Savage says he
died in 1648.)
1644.
April 16, Elder William Brewster of Plymouth d., a. 84.
July 1, Rev. George Phillips of Watertown.
Israel Stoughton, an Assistant, d. in England.
John Atwood, an Assistant of Plymouth Colony.
Sept. 4, Rev. J][)hraim Hewett of Windsor, Ct.
Hon. George Wyllys of Hartford, Ct.
1646.
April 12, John Oliver, (II. C. 1645,) d. at Boston, q. 29.
1647.
July 7, Rev. Thomas Hooker of Hartford, Ct., d., a. 62.
(To be continued.)
1847.]
Governor Bradstreet.
75
Governor Bradstreet's House.
GOVERNOR BRADSTREET.
Simon Bradstreet, son of a non-conforming minister, was born March, 1603,
at Horblin, Lincolnshire. His father died when he was fourteen )'ears old, and
he was committed to the care of Hon. Thomas Dudley, for eight years following.
He spent one year at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, pursuing his studies
amidst various interruptions. Leaving Cambridge, he resided in the family of
the Earl of Lincoln, as his steward, and afterwards lived in the same capacity
with the Countess of Warwick. He with Mr. Wintlirop, Mr. Dudley, and others,
agreed to emigrate, and form a settlement in Massachusetts ; and being
appointed an Assistant, he with his family and others went on board the
Arbella, March 29, 1630; anchored. June 12, near Naumkeak, now Salem,
went on shore, but returned to the vessel at night ; came, on the 14th, into the
inner harbor, and went on shore. He attended the first Court, Aug. 23, at
Charlestown.
In the spring of 1631, Mr. Bradstreet with other gentlemen commenced
building at Newtown, now Cambridge, and his name is among those constitut-
ing the first company, which settled in that town in 1632. He resided there
several years. In 1639, the Court granted him 500 acres of land in Salem, in
the next convenient place to Gov. Endicott's farm. It appears that he resided a
short time at Ipswich.
Mr. Bradstreet was among the first settlers of Andover, and was highly useful
in promoting the settlement, in bearing the burdens incident to a new planta-
tion, and in giving a right direction to its affairs. About the year 1644, he built
the first mill on the Cochichewick. He was a selectman from the first record
of town officers to 1672, soon after which, he probably spent most of his time
in Boston and Salem. He was the first Secretary of the colony, and discharged
the duties of the office many years. He was one of the first Commissioners of
the United Colonies in 1643, and served many years with fidelity and useful-
ness in this office. In 1653, he with his colleague vigorously opposed making
war on the Dutch in New York, and on the Indians ; and it was prevented by
his steady and conscientious opposition and the decision of the General Court
of Massachusetts, though earnestly and strenuously urged by all the Commis-
sioners of the other three colonies.
He was Deputy Governor from 1672 to 1679, when he was elected Governor,
and continued in office till Mr. Joseph Dudley, his nephew, was appointed, in
1686, head of the administration, and the government was changed and the
Charter annulled.
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Gov. BraJstreet was considered at the head of the moderate party ; and, when
the Charter was demanded by Kin^ Charles, he thought it belter that it should
be surrendered, than that it should be taken away by judgment, as in that case
it might be more easily resumed.
He strenuously opposed the arbitrary proceedings of Andros ; and when, in
1689, the people put down his authority, they made their old Governor their
President. He continued at the head of the administration till May, 1692, at
the advanced age of 89 years, when Sir William Phips arrived from England
with the new Charter, in which Sir William was appointed Governor, and Mr.
Bradstreet first Assistant. He had been in service in the government sixty-two
years, excepting the short administrations of Dudley and Andros. No man in the
country has continued in so high offices so many years, and to so advanced age
as he. He was a popular magistrate, and was opposed to the witch delusion in
1692, which caused great alarm and distress at the commencement of Gov.
Phips' administration. " He lived to be the Nestor of New England," for all
who came over from England with him, died before him.
The following inscription is on the monument erected in Salem to Gov.
Bradstreet :
SIMON BRADSTREET,
Armiger, ex ordine Senatoris in Colonia Massacbusettensi ab anno 1630, usque ad
annum 1G73. Deinde ad annum 1679, Vice-Gubernator. Denique, ad annum 1GS6,
ejusdem coloniae, communi et constant! populi siiffragio,
GUBERNATOR.
Vir, judicio Lynceario praeditus; quern nee numma, nee honos allexit. Regis auc-
toritalenn, et pcpuli libertatem, aequa lance Ubravit. Religione cordalus, vita innoc-
uns, mundum et vicit et deseruit, 27 die Martii, A. D. 1697, annoque GuUel : St. IX. et
^t. 94.
Gov. Bradstreet was married in England to Miss Ann Dudley, daughter of
Mr. Thomas Dudley, when she was sixteen years old. She is the most distin-
guished of the early matrons of our country by her literary powers, of which
proof is given in a volume of poems. It was dedicated to her father in poetry,
dated JNlarch 20. 1642. The title of the book is, '• Several poems, compiled
with great variety of wit and learning, full of delight; wherein especially is
contained a complete discourse and description of the four elements, constitut-
ing asfes of man, seasons of the yenr, together with an exact epitome of the
three first monarchies, viz., the Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman com-
monwealth, from the beginning to the end of their last king, with divers other
pleasant and serious poems. By a Gentlewoman of New England." A second
edition of it was printed at Boston, 1678, by John Foster, in a respectable
12mo of 255 pp., and a third edition was published in 1758. The work does
honor to her education, by her frequent allusions to ancient literature and his-
torical facts, and to her character, as a daughter, a wife, a parent, and Chris-
tian. This volume is a real curiosity, though no reader, free from partiality of
friendship, might coincide with the commendation of her in the funeral eulogy
of John Norton :
" Could Miiro*.<! muse lint bear ber lively strain,
lie would condemn his works lo lire again.
^ ^ ir ^ ^ 7f -tP
Her breast was a brave palace, a hi-nad strrf.t,
Where all heroic, anij)le ihoufjhts did meel,
Where nature iiad such a tenement fa'en,
That other souls, lo her's, dwell in a lane."
Dr. Mather, in his Magnalia, gives a high commendation of her, "whose
poems, divers times printed, have alTorded a grateful entertainment unto the
ingenious, and a monument for her memory beyond the stateliest marbles."
1847.] Sketches of Alumni. 77
Their children were as follows :
1. Samuel, who had two daughters b. in Boston, 1663, 1665.
2. Simon, who was settled in the ministry in New London, Ct.
3. Dudley of Andover.
4. John, who was b. in Andover, July 31, 1652. and settled in Salem.
5. Ann, who m, Mr. Wiggin of Exeter.
6. Dorothy, who m. Rev. Seaborn Cotton, Hampton, June 25, 1654.
7. Harmah, who m. Mr. Andrew Wiggin, Exeter, June 14, 1659.
8. Mary, who m. Mr. Nathaniel Wade, Nov. 11, 1672.
Mrs. Bradstreet died in Andover, Sept. 16, 1672, aged 60.
Gov. Bradstreet married for his second wife, a sister of Sir George Downing,
who was in the first class that graduated at Harvard College, and was ambas-
sador of Cromwell and Charles II. to Holland. See Abbot's History of Andover.
SKETCHES OF ALUMNI AT THE DIFFERENT COLLEGES
IN NEW ENGLAND.
HON. WILLIAM CRANCH OF WASHINGTON, D. C.
Jltdgb Cranch was born at the house of his mother's father, the
Rev. William Smith, of Weymouth, Ms., July 17, 1769 ; and was
baptized by him the Sabbath following, as appears by the church
records.^ He had no brother, but two sisters, and these were older
than himself. The elder sister, Elizabeth, married the Rev. Jacob
Norton, who succeeded Mr. Smith in the pastoral office. The other
sister married Mr. John Greenleaf, who resides at Quincy, Ms.
Mrs. Greenleaf died Feb. 18, 1846.
His father, Richard Cranch, was born in Kingsbridge, near
Exeter in Devonshire, England, in November, 1726, and was the
son of John, the son of Andrew, the son of Richard, all of Devon-
shire. He was one of six sons, and was bound as an apprentice
to a maker of wool-cards ; but, at the age of 20, purchased the
remainder of his time, and came to this country in 1746, with Gen-
eral Joseph Palmer, who had married his sister. Being fond of
books, he became a learned man, received an honorary degree of
M. A. from Harvard University, was elected a member of the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences, sustained several im-
portant public offices, and was for many years a member of the
Legislature and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He
died in 1811, in his 85th year.
His mother was Mary, the eldest daughter of the Rev. William
Smith of Weymouth, and granddaughter of Col. John Quincy of
Mount Wollaston, in that part of Braintree since incorporated by
the name of Quincy, in honor of his memory. There is now no
lineal descendant from him of the name of Quincy. The next
daughter of INIr. Smith was Abigail, who became the wife of the
late President John Adams ; and the other daughter was Eliza-
* His parents' residence at that time was in Boston.
7S Sketches of Alumni [Jan.
beth, who married the Rev. John Shaw of Haverhill, Ms., and
after his death, the Rev. Stephen Peabody of Atkinson, N. H. She
died April 9, 1815, aged 65. She had three children by her first
husband, William Smith, Elizabeth Quincy, and Abigail Adams.
The son was the principal founder of the Boston Athenaeum. He
was born Aug. 12, 1778, graduated H. C. 1798, and died 1826.
The first daughter was born May 26, 1780, and died Sept. 4, 1798,
aged 18. The last daughter is the wife of Rev. Joseph B. Felt of
this city.
The great-grandmother of the subject of this sketch, the wife of
Col. John Quincy, who died July 13, 1767, was Mary Norton, the
daughter of the Rev. John Norton of Hingham, whose genealogy
is distinctly traced back to the time of William the Conqueror.
We cannot trace the ancestors of Judge Cranch's father back
further than his grandfather's grandfather. They all appear to have
been Dissenters, firm republicans, and honest men, but in humble
life. His grandfather, John Cranch, was a farmer and a freeholder;
the others seem to have been manufacturers of woollens. John
Cranch, the naturalist, who was, at the recommendation of Sir
Joseph Banks, sent out in the expedition to Egypt, where he died,
was his second cousin. His father's mother was Elizabeth Pearse,
daughter of Christopher Pearse and Margery Triste.
In April, 1775, his father removed from Boston to that part of
Braintree now called Quincy, where he resided until his death. He
died on the 16th, and his wife on the 17th, of October, 1811, and
both were buried on the same day, the 19th. A sermon was deliv-
ered on the occasion by the Rev. Peter Whitney, which was printed.
Judge Cranch prepared for college under the instruction of his
uncle, the Rev, John Shaw of Haverhill, and entered the Freshman
class, six months in advance, in February, 1784. Having gradu-
ated at Harvard College, he, July, 1787, entered the office of Judge
Dawes of Boston, who was then a practitioner in the courts of
Massachusetts, where he read law three years, and in July, 1790,
was admitted to practice in the Court of Common Pleas, He
opened an office in Braintree, now Quincy, but at the close of the
first year, upon the death of his relative, John Thaxter, Esq,, who
had been in the practice of the law at Haverhill, Ms., he was
induced by his friends to remove to that place, and take his office,
and complete his unfinished business ; which, with the confidence
reposed in him by the Hon. Nathaniel Peaslee Sergeant, then one
of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts,
who appointed him sole executor of his will, introduced him into
practice, and enabled him to support himself and pay all demands
held against him. For three years, he attended the courts in Essex
county in Massachusetts and Rockingham county in New Hamp-
shire, and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Judicial Court
in July, 1793.
In September, 1794, he was employed to superintend the affairs
of IMorris, Nicholson, and Greenleaf, under their great contracts in
1847.] at the different Colleges in New England. 79
the City of Washington, to which place he removed in October of
that year, and has continued to reside in that place until the present
time.
In April, 1795, he was connected in marriage with Nancy
Grcenleaf, daughter of the late William Greenleaf of Boston, and
moved his wife to Washington, in May.
They have been the parents of 13 children, 3 of whom died in
infancy. The names of the other ten were 1. William Greenleaf;
2. Richard ; 3. Ann Allen ; 4. Mary; 5. Elizabeth Eliot ; 6. John ;
7. Edward Pope ; 8. Christopher Pearse ; 9. Abby Adams ; 10.
Margaret Dawes. Richard was drowned in Lake Erie, while in the
discharge of his duty as an assistant-engineer, surveying IJie harbor,
in his 29th year, unmarried. Ann Allen died in April, 1821, of con-
sumption, aged 22, also unmarried. Mary married Richard Cranch
Norton, and died when her first child was one week old, in July,
1821, aged 20. Her husband died in October of the same year.
The other 7 children are still living. Elizabeth married Rufus
Dawes, a son of the late Judge Dawes of Boston. Abby Adams
married the Rev. William G. Eliot of St. Louis, Missouri, where
they reside and have a number of children. William has been a
clerk in the Patent Office. He was two years at Harvard University ;
but his delicate health and feeble constitution obliged him to leave
his studies in his Junior year. The other sons were educated at
the Columbian College in the District of Columbia. John spent
three or four years in Italy, in drawing and painting, to perfect his
knowledge of these branches, and now resides in Boston, wh^e
he pursues the employment of drawing and painting. Edward
Pope is settled in Cincinnati as a lawyer. Christophef Pearse has
been a preacher of the Gospel, but has lately turned his attention to
portrait painting, and is now in Italy. Mrs. Cranch deceased
Sept. 17, 1843.
In the year 1800, Judge Cranch was appointed one of the Com-
missioners of the City of Washington, which office he resigned in
1801, when he was, by President Adams, appointed the junior
assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District 6f Columbia,
under the act of Congress of Feb. 27, 1801 ; the late Governor
Thomas Johnson of Maryland, who had been one of the Commis-
sioners of the City of Washington, having been appointed Chief
Judge ; and Mr. James Marshall, brother of the late Chief Justice
Marshall, having been appointed elder assistant Judge. Gov. John-
son refused to accept the office ; and Mr. Jefferson appointed Wil-
liam Kitty, Esq., Chief Judge. Mr. Marshall resigned in 1803, and
Nicholas Fitzhugh, Esq., of Virginia, was appointed in his place,
In 1805, Mr. Kitty having been appointed Chancellor of Mary-
land, Judge Cranch was appointed by Mr. Jefferson to the office of
Chief Justice, which office he now holds ; and by virtue of that
office is sole Judge of the District Court of the United Slates, for
the District of Columbia, whit^h has the same jurisdiclioi] as the
other District Courts of the United States have,
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He has published nine vohimes of Reports of cases in the
Supreme Court of the United States, a Memoir of the life, charac-
ter, and writings of President John Adams, (70 pages,) read before
the Columbian Institute, March 16, 1827, and an Address upon the
subject of Temperance, in 1831, a small pamphlet.
Judge Cranch is a INIember of the American Academy of Arts
and Sciences, and of the American Antiquarian Society. He has
received also the degree of Doctor of Laws from Harvard College.
PHOFESSOR EBENEZER ADAMS OF HANOVER, N. H. "-^
Professor Adams was the son of Ephraim Adams of New Ips-
wich, N. H., who was a highly respectable man, having been a
magistrate, an officer in the church, and a representative of the town.
He was born in that place, Oct. 2, 176^. The father was a native
of Ipswich, Ms., born in that part of the town which is now Hamil-
ton. He was brought up on the farm which was first occupied by
his ancestor, one of the eight sons of Henry Adams, who came to
this country from Devonshire, England, and settled in that part of
Braintree now called Quincy, about the year 1630. The father of
Dea. Adams, whose baptismal name was Thomas, was either the
grandson or great-grandson of this ancestor. The first wife of
Dea. Adams was Rebecca, daughter of James Locke, who«was a
native of Woburn, Ms., and died in Ashby, Ms. The name of his
second wife is not known. The children of Dea. Adams were
fifleen in number.
The subject of this sketch fitted for college at the Academy in
New Ipswich, under the care of Hon. John Hubbard, who was
afterwards Professor in Dartmouth College. Having graduated
at that institution in 1791, with high reputation as a scholar,
especially in mathematics and philosophy, he went immediately
into the Academy at Leicester, Ms., where he spent fifteen years,
fourteen of which he was the Principal. In 1806, he took charge of
the Academy at Portland, Me., which he left after a year and a half,
having accepted the Professorship of Mathematics in Phillips
Academy, Exeter. In 1809 he was appointed Professor of the
Languages in Dartmouth College, and in 1810, upon the death of
Professor Hubbard, he was transferred to the department of Math-
ematics and Natural Philosophy, and continued in that office until
1833 — twenty-three years — when he was induced by advancing
age and infirmities to resign all active and responsible service in
the College; his connection with it since being simply that of
Professor Emeritus, which continued until his death.
Professor Adams possessed great conslitulional energies, both
pliysical and mental. These he carried into active life. As an
instructor he aa%s able and accurate. No one surpassed him in
faithfulness, and hence it was proverbial that he made thorough
scholars. In the Ijanguages he was good, but in Mathematics and
Pliilosopliy he excelled as a teacher.
1847.] at the different Colleges in New England. 81
As would naturally be expected, he took a lively interest in all
efforts made to promote the cause of literature, the sciences, and the
arts, and was connected with several literary associations. He was
an original Member of the Northern Academy of Arts and Sciences,
and took an active part at the time of its formation, as presiding
officer. He was also a Member of the New Hampshire Historical
Society, the American Antiquarian Society, the American Academy
of Arts and Sciences, the Maryland Academy of Sciences and
Literature, and the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries, Copen-
hagen. He was a Trustee of Kimball Union Academy in Plain-
field, and sustained the office of President of the Board of Trustees
twenty years, and, for about as long a time, he was President of the
New Hampshire Bible Society. •
Professor Adams was twice married. His first wife was Alice
Frink, daughter of Dr. John Frink, a distinguished physician of Rut-
land, ]Ms., by whom he had five children, Alice A., Adeline A., John,
Charles iV. and Harriet R., of whom John only is now living. He
graduated at Dartmouth College in 1817, and is now a practising
attorney in Mobile, Ala. His second wife was Beulah Minot,
daughter of Dr. Timothy Minot of Concord, Ms. By her he had
two children, Eliza M. and Ebenezer. The daughter is now the
wife of Prof. Ira Young. Ebenezer was graduated at Dartmouth
College in 1831, and died in July, 1837. Of seven children, there-
fore, two only survive. The last Mrs. Adams still lives, and
resides with her daughter, Mrs. Young.
Professor Adams "was one of the few remaining old school
citizens and scholars of New England, and was hardly surpassed
by any of that venerable class of men in intelligence, patriotism,
and Christian virtue." He possessed a well balanced mind, "was
judicious, magnanimous, and firm." He died calm and happy in
the triumphs of religion, August 15, 1841, in the 76th year of his
age, from ossification of the heart.
HON. JAMES SAVAGE OF BOSTON.
The subject of this sketch was born July 11, 1784, in Boston,
where his progenitors since 1635 have always lived. His father
was Habijah, and his mother, Elizabeth, daughter of John Tudor.
Of eight children, five sons and three daughters, born before him,
two sons died in infancy ; the rest attained full age, as did also two
sons younger than himself.
His mother died before he arrived at his fourth year of age ; and
his father, by reason of ill health, was unable to take charge of hirn
in his early education. The Rev. Dr. Thacher preached on the
occasion of his mother's death from Psalms xxvii; 10 — '•'■When my
father ami my mother forsake me, then the Lord icill take me iip.^^
The father of Mr. Savage was son of Thomas, by his first wife,
Deborah Briggs, who was, it is believed, a granddaughter of John
Cushing, one of the Judges of the Superior Court of the Province
of IMissachusetts Bay. John, his father's elder brother, was father
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of Thomas of York, Me., from whom descended the Savages in
Bangor. His grandfather's second wife was Sarah Cheever, who
survived him nearly fifty-one years. One of their children was the
late Ezekiel Savage, Esq., of Salem, H. C. 1778, father of Rev.
Thomas Savage of Bedford, N. H., H. C. 1813, and several other
children, of whom one, Sarah, distinguished herself by the compo-
sition of some interesting books.
Habijah, father of Mr. Savage's grandfather Thomas, was
educated at Harvard College, where he received his first degree, in
1695. He married Hannah, who had been a short time widow of
Anderson. She was a daughter of Samuel Phillips, distin-
guished among booksellers in Boston one hundred and fifly years
ago, as John Dunton mentions in the entertaining account of his
visit to our country, published in his " Life and Errors." Arthur,
a younger brother of his great-grandfather, married another daugh-
ter of Mr. Phillips, and one of their children was Samuel Phillips
Savage, father of the late Samuel Savage, H. C. 1766, of Barn-
stable.
Thomas, father of the last named Habijah, born 1640, was
second child of Thomas, who emigrated from England. His
mother was Faith, daughter of William and the celebrated Ann
Hutchinson, who was a speaking if not a ruling elder in the First
Church in Boston. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Joshua Scot-
tow, author of two curious tracts in the latter part of the 17th century.
With two of his brothers, Ephraim, H. C. 1662, and Perez, he
served at various times and places in King Philip's war, in the early
part of which, their father was in the chief command of the forces
of the Colony of Massachusetts. Ephraim gained some reputa-
tion in command of one of the vessels of the fleet, in the daring
but disastrous expedition from Boston against Quebec, by Sir
William Phips, in 1690, and Thomas was at the head of one of
the three regiments engaged in it, and wrote a brief and modest
account of the service, published the following year at London. He
died July 2, J 705.
IMr. Savage's great-great-great-grandfalher, Thomas, was a man
of high public spirit. Disgusted with the treatment of the majority
towards Wheelwright and other friends of Sir Henry Vane, whom
he had perhajjs accompanied from England, he, with Gov. Cod-
dington and others, removed in 1638, and purchased Rhode Island.
He soon returned, however, to Boston, recovered his former stand-
ing with early friends, and was often one of the representatives of
the town, and, in the trying times of 1665, was respected for his mod-
cralion. He was one of those who undertook, in 1673, to erect a
barricade in the harbor, for security against a fleet then expected
from Holland. Out of this barricade grew, in less than forty years,
the Long Wharf, a small portion of which has continued ever since
the propL-rty of some members of the family. He was Speaker of
the l)i'puti(>s in 1659, and again after an interval of eleven years,
and in 1680 was chosen by the colony one of the Assistants, in
1847.] at the different Colleges in Neiu England. 83
which station he died, Feb. 14, 1682, aged 75. A funeral sermon
on that event is among the printed works of Rev. Samuel Willard,
pastor of the tliird church, of which Major Savage was one of the
founders, at the secession occasioned by the coming of Davenport
from New Haven to xhe first. The text was, Isaiah Ivii: 1.
The eldest son of this ancestor of most who bear the name on
this side of the ocean, Habijah, H. C. 1659, died in a few years,
but left children by his wife, daughter of Edward Tyng, one of the
Assistants. A grandchild of these parents removed from Boston,
early in the last century, to Charleston, S. C, where he is com-
memorated by Dr. Ramsay, in his History of the Independent
Church in that city. Descendants have been known in different
parts of South Carolina and Georgia. The late Judge Clay of the
latter state, afterwards pastor of the first Baptist Church in Boston,
married one, and his son, Thomas Savage Clay, H. C. 1819, is
highly respected for his Christian philanthropy.
In the catalogue of the sons of Harvard are numbered eleven
lineal descendants of the first Thomas, of whom six have been
noticed. John, 1694, was son of Ephraim ; Habijah, 1723, was
either son or nephew of Habijah ; John, 1810, and James Rodon,
1812, were sons of William Savage, Esq., of Jamaica, son of
Samuel Phillips Savage, before mentioned.
Of the progenitors of Mr. Savage, no means are possessed by
which to trace the line before the arrival of his ancestor in this
country ; but a family tradition, committed to writing many years
since, makes him to have been a brother of Arthur, an English dean.
Mr. Savage fitted for college at Derby Academy, Hingham,
under the tuition of Abner Lincoln, and at Washington Academy,
Machias, Me., instructed by Daniel P. Upton.
After graduating at Harvard University in 1803, he studied law
under the direction of the late Chief Justice Parker, Hon. Samuel
Dexter, and Hon. William Sullivan, and entered upon its practice
January, 1807.
IMr. Savage has been Representative and Senator in General
Court, a Counsellor, and a Delegate to the Convention in 1820 for
amending the Constitution of the State. He has been also in the
City government as one of the Common Council and an Alderman,
as well as one of the School Committee.
In April, 1823, he married Elizabeth O., widow of James Otis
Lincoln, Esq., of Hingham. She was daughter of George Still-
man of Machias, Me., an officer in the war of the Revolution.
Their children are Emma, Harriet, Lucy, and James.
At times letters have engaged the attention of Mr. Savage, but
not to withdraw him from the proper duties of his profession or the
service of the community in active life. He was during four or
five years associated with the gentlemen who edited the (Boston)
Monthly Anthology, and contributed articles for that work, as he
has also for the North American Review. At the request of the
municipal authorities of Bostor, he delivered an oration, July 4,
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1811. The compilation of the Colonial and Provincial Laws of
Massachusetts, published under the title of Ancient Charters,
according to direction of General Court, by the late Hon. Nathan
Dane, Judge Prescott, and Judge Story, was by these gentlemen
confided to his supervision while passing through the press. The
Index to the work was prepared by him. He superintended an
edition of Paley's Works ; and the presswork of the ten volumes
of American Stale Papers, selected by Hon. John Q. Adams, under
authority of Congress. But Mr. Savage's greatest eii'ort of this
nature was his edition of Gov. Winthrop's History of New Eng-
land, with notes.
This is a work of much labor and value. It is understood that
he has in contemplation a new edition of Farmer's Genealogical
Register of the First Settlers of New England.
Mr. Savage was more than twenty years Secretary or Treasurer
of the first Savings Bank in Boston, and nineteen years Treasurer
of the Massachusetts Historical Society, of which he is now the
President. Pie is a Member of the American Academy of Arts
and Sciences, and has received the degree of LL. D. at Harvard
College.
Forty-one years since, for the benefit of his health, he, in
company with his relative and friend, William Tudor, Jr., visited
the islands of Martinique, Dominique, St. Thomas, St. Domingo,
and Jamaica. Since, he has been to Demerara, and five years ago,
he went to England, with a view of visiting his fathers' sepulchres,
and of enjoying himself in the father-land.
HON. LEVI WOODBURY OF PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
Levi Woodbury was born at Franceslown, N. H., Dec. 22, 1789,
where his father, the Hon. Peter Woodbury, resided. He was born
in Beverly, Ms., in 17G7, removed to New Hampshire with his
father, and, when he entered upon the active business of life for him-
self, engaged in mercantile and agricultural pursuits, and was about
fifteen years a Representative, and two years a Senator, in the State
Legislature. He died in 1834. He was son of Peter Woodbury,
who was born March 28, 1738, at Beverly, and married there, and in
1773 removed to Mont Vernon, then a part of Amherst, N. H. He
spent the last twenty years of his life at Antrim, with his youngest
son, Mark Woodbury, Esq., where he died, March, 1819, aged 85.
His father was Josiah Woodbury of Beverly, who was born June 15,
1682, and lived in the Second or Upper Parish. The father of Jo-
siah was Peter, who was born in 1G40, made a freeman in 1668, and
elected a Representative in 1689. He filled the office of deacon,
and died July 5, 1704, aged 64. His father was Humphrey
Woodbury, who was born in 1609, came to New England with his
father, .John Woodbury, in 1628, was admitted to the church in 1648,
was a member of the First Church in Beverly, at its formation, was
chosen deacon in 1668, and was living in 1681. John Woodbury,
who was one of the original settlers of Beverly, came from Somer-
1847.] at the different Colleges in Neiv England. 85
setshire, England, under the direction of the Dorchester company,
^vhich established itself at Cape Ann about 1G24. He came to
SaTem in 1626, was made a freeman in 1630, and in 1635 was
chosen a Deputy to General Coart. He was an original member
of the First Church in Salem. In 1636, he received a grant of two
hundred acres of land on Bass river. He died in 1641.
Mr. Woodbury's mother was Mary Woodbury, daughter of
James Woodbury, who was born in Beverly, but removed to jMont
Vernon, N. H., in 1782. He was a subaltern in Col. Robert Rogers'
regiment of Rangers, and was near Wolfe when he fell at the
storming of Quebec. The sword he used in that service is now in
the possession of a descendant. He had eight children, all daugh-
ters, and died at Francestown, March, 1823, aged '^Q>.
The subject of this sketch was prepared for college in part at
New Ipswich Academy, N. H., with INIr. Mulliken, but chiefly
under the instruction of Hon. John Vose, the distinguished Pre-
ceptor of Atkinson Academy. In 1805 he entered Dartmouth
College, where he remained till 1809, when he graduated with high
reputation for talents and acquirements.
Immediately after leaving college he commenced the study of
law, spending one year at the Law School of Judges Reeve and
Gould, at Litchfield, Ct., and the residue of his preparatory course
with Hon. S. Dana of Boston, Judge Smith of Exeter, and James
Walker, Esq., of Francestown. In 1812 he opened an office in
his native place, where he remained till 1819. In 1816 he was
elected Clerk of the State Senate, and, in the year following, was
appointed Judge of the Superior Court. This appointment to the
bench of the highest judicial tribunal of the state, drew general
attention to the manner in which the duties were discharged. Ample
testimony, however, of the qualifications of Judge Woodbury may
be found in the first two volumes of New Hampshire Reports. In
1819, he removed to Portsmouth, the commercial capital of New
Hampshire, where he continues to reside. In 1823 he was chosen
Governor of the State, and when his term of oflice expired, he
returned to the practice of his profession. In 1825 he was chosen
Representative from Portsmouth, and on the meeting of the Legis-
lature, he was elected Speaker of the House. Among the last acts
of the session was the choice of Gov. Woodbury to till a vacancy
which had occurred in the Senate of the United States. At the
commencement of the session in 1825-6, he took his seat in the
Senate, and during the six years succeeding, his name was con-
nected with the most important measures discussed in that body.
His term of service expired on the 4th of March, and four days
after, he was chosen State Senator for the district in which he
resided. In April following, he was invited by President Jackson
to become Secretary of the Navy, which ofRce he was induced to
accept, having declined that of State Senator. July 4, 1834, he
was appointed Secretary of the Treasury, in which capacity he
served till March 8, 1841. During this time, he was appointed
Chief Justice of the Superior Court of New Hampshire, but
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declined the office. In 1841, he was again chosen U. S. Senator
from New Hampshire, which office he held till September, 1845,
when he was appointed an Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme
Court. In the summer previous, the office of JMinister to England
was tendered to him, but he refused it on account of the situation
of his family.
In June, 1819, Judge Woodbury was married to Eliza W. Clapp,
daughter of Hon. Asa Clapp of Portland, Me. They have five
children: Charles Levi, who is now an allorney in Boston, Mary
Elizabeth, Frances Anstris, Virginia Lafayette, and Ellen Carolina.
The eldest is married to the Hon. Montgomery Blair of St. Louis, Mo.
Judge Woodbury has published one volume of Law Reports in
connection with Judge Richardson, also speeches, pamphlets, and
reports relating to llie various official duties he has performed,
besides numerous literary addresses. He has received the degree
of Doctor of Laws at the Wesleyan University in Connecticut,
and at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He is also a mem-
ber of various literary societies.
The brothers and sisters of Judge Woodbury are Peter P.
Woodbury, M. D., of Bedford, N. H., now Vice-President of the
New Hampshire Medical Society; Rev. James Trask Woodbury of
Acton, Ms., formerly an attorney ; Jesse Woodbury, Esq., who re-
sides on the paternal estate; George Washington Woodbury, M. D.,
Yazoo county, Mississippi; Mrs. INIary Howe, widow of the late
Luke Howe, M. D., of Jaffi-ey, N, H. ; Mrs. Anstris B. Eastman, wife
of Hon. Nehemiah Eastman of Farmington, N. H., formerly IMem-
ber of Congress ; Mrs. Martha W. Grimes of Quincy, M^. widow
of the late Thomas Grimes, merchant, of Windsor, Vt.; Mrs. Han-
nah T. Barnes, wife of Isaac O. Barnes, Esq., of Boston, U. S.
Marshal for the District of Massachusetts; Mrs. Harriet Dodge, wife
of Perley Dodge, Esq., an attorney at Amherst, N. H. ; Mrs. Ade-
line Bunnelle, wife of Edwin F. Bunnellc, Esq., of Boston, clerk
in the Custom House.
HON. SAMUEL S. WILDE OF BOSTON.
Samuel Su.mner Wilde was born in Taunton, Feb. 5, 1771. His
father's name was Daniel, who was born in Braintrcc in 171S, and
died in 1792. His father, if not born in England and brought over
by his father when a chikl, was born in Braintree.
The father of the subject of this sketch, soon after arriving at the
age of 21, settled in Taunton, where he continued until the time of
his death. He was a farmer and a pious man, and for many years
was one of the deacons of the only Congregational Church then
in thai town. He was very fond of sacred music, and had a fine
voice, well cultivated, and, for those days, he had a competent
degree of skill and knowledge of the science to render him an
acceptable leader of the choir in the church, and was a leader long
before he was chosen deacon. In his family devotions he always
read a chapter in the Bible, sung a hymn in which some of the
family joined, and concluded with a prayer. He was twice married.
1847.] at the different Colleges in New England. 87
His first wife was the daughter of Deacon Staples of Taunton,
grandfather of Mr. Staples, a lawyer of considerable eminence in
New York.
His second wife, the mother of Samuel S., was the only child
of Deacon Samuel Sumner, also of Taunton. Dca. Sunnier was
well educated for one who had not received a collegiate course of
instruction, had a taste for study, and thought much of learning and
learned men. He died when Samuel S., who was his only grand-
son, was two years old, and bequeathed to him a lot of land, which
he authorized his father to sell, and to expend the proceeds in giving
him a college education, if he should, at a proper age, manifest any
taste and talents, which would probably render such an education
useful to him. He was a warm Whig and a friend to the liberties
of the people ; and it was probably owing to discussions about ihe
Stamp Act and other difficulties with England, and his reflections
on the inalienable rights of man, that he emancipated a female
slave, about the year 1769 or 1770. She, however, always continued
in the family upon wages, until her death. Dea. Sumner was a
distant relation of Gov. Sumner and also of the Rev. Dr. Sumner,
long the minister of Shrewsbury in the county of Worcester.
The mother of Samuel S. was a most excellent woman, and
distinguished for her mental endowments, piety, and zeal in the
cause of religion.
The subject of this sketch fitted for college under the direction
of Rev. Ephraim Judson, the minister of Taunton, and entered the
Sophomore class at Dartmouth College, in 1786, where he gradu-
ated in 1789. He read law in Taunton with David L. Barnes,
Esq., who was afterwards Judge of the District Court of the United
States for the state of Rhode Island. In September, 1792, he was
admitted to the bar, and the same year was married to Eunice
Cobb, a daughter of the late Gen. Cobb of Taunton. He imme-
diately removed to Maine, and first commenced practice in Waldo-
borough in the county of Lincoln, where he remained only two
years, and then removed to the adjoining town of Warren, where
he resided five years, when, in 1799, he removed to Hallowell. He
represented the town of Warren two years in the House of Repre-
sentatives ; but after his removal to Hallowell, he devoted himself
wholly to his profession. He was, however, twice chosen one of
the Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States,
and in 1814 was elected a State Counsellor. He was also one of
the Delegates to the famous Hartford Convention. In June, 1815,
he was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Mas-
sachusetts, which office he now holds. He was a member from
Newburyport of the Convention for revising the Constitution of the
state, having removed from Hallowell to that place in 1820. In
1831 he removed to Boston, where he still resides.
The wife of Judge Wilde deceased June 6, 1826. Their children
were nine, of whom only four survive. The two eldest sons died
unmarried. The eldest daughter, Eunice, married Hon. William
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Emmons of Augusta, Me., a son of Rev., Dr. Emmons of Franklin,
Ms. She died in 18:21, leaving two daughters, one of whom has
since deceased, and the other is the wife of Rev. Mr. Tappan of
Hampden, JMe., son of Rev. Dr. Tappan of Augusta, Me. The
second daughter, Eleanor Bradish, married I. W. Mellen, Esq.,
son of Rev. Mr. Mellen of Cambridge. They are both dead. Mrs.
Mellen died in March, 1838, leaving three children. The third
daughter, Caroline, married Hon. Caleb Gushing of Newburyport,
and died in 1832. The eldest surviving son, George Cobb, Esq.,
an attorney at law, is Clerk of the Courts in Suffolk county, is
married, and has two children. The second surviving son, Henry
Jackson, is married, and has two children, and is now settled in
Washington, D. C. The youngest son is unmarried. The only
surviving daughter was first married to Frederick W. Doane of
Boston, and is now the wafe of Robert Farley, also of Boston.
Judge Wilde has been in his present office nearly thirty-two years,
a longer time it is believed than any individual ever held that office
before,^ and his judicial career has uniformly been characterized
by legal learning and stern integrity. His personal character is
marked by uncommon frankness and great simplicity of manners.
He has received the degree of Doctor of Laws from Bow^doin
and Harvard Colleges, and he is also a Member of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences, and some other literary associations.
NATHANIEL WRIGHT, ESQ., OF CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Nathaniel Wright was born Jan. 28, 1789, in the east parish
of Hanover, N. H. The family residence was on the highlands
adjoining the western base of Moose mountain, over which his
father's farm extended. From some of the fields can be seen,
spread out in the distance, nearly half the state of Vermont, rising
in regular gradation from the Connecticut river, with every variety
of cottage, field, woodland, and hill, to the summits of the Green
Mountains, Killington Peak, and Camel's Rump, in the distant hori-
zon. His parents, Nathaniel Wright and Mary Page, were originally
from Coventry in the state of Connecticut. The name of his pa-
ternal grandfather was the same with that of his father ; but we are
not able to trace back the genealogy further. They were all farmers
by occupation. His father was one of the first settlers of Hanover,
and took possession of his farm there, while it was a perfect wilder-
ness, the occupancy of which he had to contest with wild beasts.
The sylvan adventures of that period were, no doubt, the topic of
many a fireside tale of his childhood. His mother w^as sister of
the father of Harlan Page, distinguished for his active piety, and of
tract-distribution memory.
Mr. Wright began fitting for college in 1800. The larger part
of his preparatory studies w^ere with the Rev. Eden Burroughs,
* Judye Benjamin Lynde was on llie bencti about the same lengtli of lime, from 1712 to
1744.
lS-47.] at the different Colleges in Neio England. 89
D. D., the parish minister, long one of the Trustees of Dartmouth
College and celebrated as the father of the notorious Stephen
Burroughs, who died in Canada, a Catholic priest. He entered the
Freshman class of Dartmouth College at the commencement of
1S07, and graduated m 1811. After graduating, he spent three years
or more m teaching, being part of that time in charge of the Port-
land Academy, Mame, and part of the time in. charge of a select
class of boys m the same place; and began there the study of
law. He then spent a year as private tutor in a family in Vir-
gmia, readmg law in the mean time, and was admitted to the bar
in that state. In July, 1817, he went to Cincinnati, where, after
spending some time in an office to familiarize himself with local
practice, he was admitted to the bar in November, 1817, and com-
Federal Courts, and in different parts of the state ; but findina the
city practice the most profitable, as well as most pleasant, he soon
confined himself to that, and continued it with so much labor and
assiduity, th^, in 1839 and 1840, he found his health giving way
under the effects of it, and in the latter year, withdrew from the
practice. Of his success in the practice, he has had no reason to
complain And m talents and legal acquirements, he has ranked
with the first in the state.
He has been solicited at different times to become a candidate
lor Judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio, and for Member of Con-
gress ; but has uniformly refused all nominations for political office,
prelerrmg a private life to all others.
In April, 1820 he married Caroline Augusta Thew, a niece of
o D A^v^r ^"'""^ of Cincinnati. Her mother was a daughter
.n Si' ^ 1 "r '"'"'' °^ ^''^'^^'^'' ^- J-' ^ ^"'•S'^^" ^"n 'he army
in the Kevolutionary war, and a man of distinction in that state.
Her parents being both dead, she went from Newark to Cincinnati
with Judge Burnet's family, in 1815.
The children of these parents are eight in number: Mary Thew,
Carolme Augusta Daniel Thew, Eliza Burnet, Augusta Caroline
Louisa, Nathaniel, and William Burnet. Of these^ Caroline Au-
gusta and Augusta Caroline died, the former at five, the latter at
three years of age.
Mr. Wright has published nothing, that can properly be called a
book; yet many of his writings have appeared in public print in
various forms. His name appears at the head of some important
arguments in the Lavv Reports of Ohio, during the period of his
practice ; and some of his occasional addresses have loeen printed
In early hfe, he was a lover of poetry, and not unfre quently
attempted to honor the Muses ; and this he did alvyayi with
applause. -^
When Mr. Wright went to Cincinnati, then having five or six
thousand inhabitants, he sat doxyn patiently with the young at the
hT fid 't ^.^\ ^T on through a generation of the profession, till
he stood at Its head ; and saw the city grown up to a population of
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80,000, himself standing among a few old respectable inhabitants,
easy in circumstances, with a very happy family around him, and
highly respected by the community. — The late Rev. Chester Wright,
a graduate at Middlebury College in 1805, and of Montpelier,
Vt., was his half-brother.
HON. WILLIAM D. WILLIAMSON OF BANGOR, ME.
William Durkee Williamson is supposed to be a descendant,
in the sixth generation, of one who was among the earliest settlers
in the Plymouth Colony. For as the Annalist tells us,=^ when
Gov. Winslow went to make his first treaty with Massasoit,
IMarch 22, 1(521, he was preceded by " Captain Standish and Mr.
Willlamson^^ and attended by a file of " musketeers." Nothing
farther appears, in the printed narratives of those times, concerning
the man last mentioned ; nor is there any positive knowledge of his
immediate posterity ; though it is a report of tradition, that one of
his name had command of a company in King Philip's war, in
1675-6, who might have been his son. But, however this may have
been, certain it is, that men of his name in succeeding generations
have exhibited a predilection for military tactics ; and that in Major
Benjamin Church's fifth expedition eastward, 1704, Captain Caleb
Williamson commanded a company of volunteers from Plymouth
Colony. He had one brother, whose name was George., and the
place of their residence was Harwich, in the county of Barnstable.
It is said there was another of the family, or kindred, perhaps a
brother, by the name of Samuel, who settled at Hartford in Con-
necticut, but as he left no son, his name at his death sank into
oblivion.
George Williamson, above named, mari'ied, at Harwich, the
daughter of a Mr. Crisp ; and they had two sons, George and
Caleb, and five daughters. The elder son was murdered by a
highwayman, and left no child ; the younger, born at that place,
1716, married Sarah Ransom, and settled at Middleborough in the
county of Plymouth ; whose children were six sons and three
daughters. Though five of the sons were married, only two of them,
Caleb and George, left issue. The latter, being the fifth son, born in
1751. who was the father of the subject of this sketch, removed
with his father's family at the commencement of the Revolutionary
war, to Canterbury, Ct., and married Mary Foster of that place, a
niece of Rev. Jacob Foster, formerly a minister of Berwick, Me.
Their children were four sons and four daughters. The sons are
William D., the subject of this sketch ; George, a farmer at Pittston ;
and Joseph, a lawyer at Belfast, a graduate at Vermont University,
and President of the Senate, in the Legislature of Maine. Their
father was a soldier in the Revolution, and a captain of artillery,
some years after the peace. In 1793, he removed from Canterbury,
* Soe Prince's Annnls, 101. — Purclias' Pilgrim?, B. X. chap. 4. — Vol VIII. Coll. Mass.
Hist. Soc , 22J.
1847.] at the different Colleges in New Eagla)id. 91
where his sons were born, to Amherst, IMs., and finally died at
Bangor, in 1822, aged 68 years.
William D., his eldest son, entered Williams College, in 1800 ;
but finished his studies at Brown University, R. I., where he was
graduated in 1804. As his father was a farmer in moderate
circumstances, and himself the eldest of eight children, he was
under the necessity of teaching a school several winters, to defray
his college expenses. He read law with Hon. S. F. Dickinson of
Amherst, till the spring of 1807, when he took up his residence in
Bangor, Me., where he completed his professional studies with J.
McGaw, Esq., being admitted to the bar in November of that
year. Jan. 14, 1808, he was commissioned by Gov. Sullivan
Attorney for the county of Hancock, an office held by him about
eight years, when the county was divided. In 1816, he was elected
to the Senate of Massachusetts, Maine being then a part of the
Commonwealth ; and received successive elections, till the separa-
tion in 1820. Though as a political man, his sentiments were of
a democratic character, adverse to the majority in each of the legis-
lative branches, he was Chairman of the Committee of Eastern
Lands, three years. He was President of the first Senate in the
new state of Maine ; and the appointment of Gov. King as a Com-
missioner on the Spanish Claims, brought him into the Executive
Chair, about six months of the political year. In the meantime, he
was elected a Member of Congress. After he left the field of
legislation he was appointed a Judge of Probate for his county, a
Justice of Peace throuajh the slate, and President of Baneor Bank.
Judge Williamson was thrice married. He was first connected in
marriage with J. M. Rice, an orphan, the niece of Gen. Montague
of Amherst, whose home was hers. Five children were the fruits
of this marriage, one of whom, an only son, a promising youth,
died in 1832, at the close of his Junior year in Bowdoin College.
His second wife was the eldest daughter of Judge Phinehas White
of Putney, Vt., and his third was the only surviving daughter of
the late E. Emerson, Esq., York, Me.
Judge Williamson was fond of literary pursuits generally, but
particularly of historical research. He wrote and published a
number of articles on various subjects, in different periodicals. His
great work, however, which cost him many years of labor, was his
History of Maine, in two large octavo volumes. He died May 27,
1846.
THE FATHERS OF NEW ENGLAND.
" They [the Fathers of N. E.] were mostly men of good estates and families,
of liberal education, and of large experience; but they chiefly excelled in piety
to God, in zeal for the purity of his worship, reverence for his glorious name,
and strict observance of his holy Sabbaths; in their respect and maintenance of
an unblemished ministry; the spread of knowledge, learning, good order, and
quiet through the land, a reign of righteousness, and the welfare of this people ;
and the making and executing wholesome laws for all these blessed ends." —
Rev. Thomas Prince's Election Sermon, 1730.
92 Gov. Hinckle]/s Verses on the [Jan.
GOVER^^OR HINCKLEY'S VERSES ON THE DEATH
OF HIS SECOND CONSORT.
[Thomas Hinckley was the last Governor of the Plymouth Colony, which office he held,
except during the interruption by Andros, from 1680 to 1092, when that colony was joined
to the Massachusetts colony. He was a man of worth and piety. The following lines, com-
posed by him on the death of his second wife, are copied from one of ihree volumes of the
manuscripts of Rev. Thomas Prince, which are now in the possession of the Rev. Chandler
Kobbins of this cily.
It is hardlv necessary to inform our readers, that Thomas Prince, colleague pastor of the
Old South Church in Boston from Oct. 1, 1718, to Oct. 22, 175S, was a most diligent and
careful collector of public and private papers, relating to the religious and civil history of
New England, and that many of his valuable books and manuscripts have been deposited by
the church to which he ministered, in the library of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
The following brief sketch of the connection between Thomas Prince and Gov. Hinckley,
and of some of the descendants of the latter, may be appropriate as an introduction to this
poetic effusion.
In the manuscript volume above referred to, Rev. Thomas Prince has recorded a gene-
alogical table prepared by himself, in wliich he states that he was " the fourth son of Samuel
Prince, Esq., of Sandwich, who was the son of Elder John Prince, who came over in 1633,
and settled first at Watertown and afterwards at Hull, who was the eldest son of Rev. John
Prince of East Shefford, in Berkshire, Eng., who was born of honorable parents, educated
in the University of Oxford, and was one of the Puritan ministers of the Church of England
who in part conformed."
The father of Rev. Thomas Prince, Samuel Prince, Esq., married in 1GS6. for his second
wife, Mercy Hinckley, the eldest daughter of Governor Hinckley by his second wife.*
They had ten children ; namely, Thomas, Mary, Enoch, John, Joseph, Moses, Nathan, Mercy,
Alice, Benjamin.
Thomas married Deborah Denny. One of their daughters became the wife of Lieut.
Governor Gill. '
Mary married the Rev. Peter Thatcher.
Moses married Jane Bethune. Their daughter, Jane Prince, was consort of the Rev.
Chandler Robbins, D. D., of Plymouth, Ms., grandfather of the Rev. Chandler Robbins of
Boston, of whom we have obtained this relic of antiquity.]
Pity me 0 my friends and for me Pray
To him y' can supply what's taken away.
My crown is fallen from my Head, and wo,
Wo unto me y' I have sinned so.
As to provoke y"^ Lord to show such Ire
Wh I deserve 'gainst me should burn like Fire.
God righteous is in all y' He hath done
Yea good in lending Her to me so long.
A Blessing rich Forty three years and more :
Had I been wise to have improved such store
Of Gifts and Grace wherewith she was endu'd
1 might in Grace have also much improv'd.
How prompt in heavenly Discourse was she,
That to her own and others good might be !
Out of her stoie came things both new and old
W^ she had read, or thought, or had been told.
How great my Bond to God in Thankfulness,
For such a Gift, for all my worthlessness.
The only child her gracious mother bare,
Obtaiii'd of God as a Return of Prayer:
For w^ she with her Friends employ'd a Day,
In private, and soon found it good to pray
Unto y"! God of Nature and of Grace,
* Who thus approv'd their seeking of his Face,
In forming this fair child to shew his Praise :
Endowed with virtues in her early Days
W'> grew and shine'd in young and riper age, •
And to her Maker's Praise did much engage
All those w" knew Her both of late and old.
And prove'd as diverse godly wise foietold.
She by her wisdom built y^ House and by
• The portrnlts of Samin^l and Merry Prince, lielonginfj to the Rev. Mr. Robbins. have been tempo
rarily deposited in the ruoms of the Mas:iachufeU9 Hidiorical Society.
1847.] Death of his Second Consort. ^
Her prudent care kept all in such a way
And in such order, so as nought might be ^
A Let to worship in the Family V
Or cause Distraction on God's holy day. J
Yea both at Morn and even, as was need
She did in Household-worship always lead
Her Family, while in her widow-state,
And in my absence since she was my mate.
Whose good example may rebuke all Those
Who slight this Duty and Themselves expose
TJnto y' wiath of God wi^ hangs o'er all
Those Familes w^^ on Him do not call.
To rise up very early was her way, "|
Enter her closet strait, to read and pray, \ _'
And then to call and raise her Family, J
And livM to see a Blessing great upon
Her Prayers and prudent Education
Of children such a number for y** Lord,
Under his gracious covenant and word.
That now may say, I am, thro grace divine,
Thy Servant, Daughter, Son, of Handmaid thine.
She highly prized a Gospel Ministry,
For its support was an example high.
And while a widow chose y^ town shou'd say "j
What was her Part lest self from Right shou"'d sway V
And allways gave more than her Rate away, J
Yea ever first wouM pay that pious due, ")
Then other Debts, and on the Residue >•
Wou'd wisely live and help y^ Poor she knew. J
Nor ever any want she found thereby,
And counselled her Friends y« like to try:
But if they wou'd till last let That alone.
They wou'd find nought to pay''t, all wou'd be gone:
Which some have try"'d, and found what she said True,
And so God was not robbed of his Due.
As by God's Grace she lived piously
So by the same she lived righteously :
Chusing y' she and hers might wrongs receiv,
Than even y<^ least to others give^.
Allways a Pattern of Sobriety, ^
Meek, lovviy, peaceful!, prone to charity y
And freely given to Hospitality, J
Behaved wisely in a perfect way,
Both in y'' brightest and y^ darkest Day.
She came in nothing short with count of many
Of highest Praise of Tongue or Pen of any.
Great cause we have of pious Thankfullness^
For that tho sharpest Pains did her distress
For six weeks al'.most constantly, y' she
Could take no Rest nor in y« night nor Day;
Yet God preserved her mind and senses clear,
With exercise of Grace, y' we cou"'d hear
Not the least murmuring nor impatient word,
But meek submission to y^ Sovereign Lord:
Full of heart-melting Prayer and savoury words
Which Joy and wonderment to all affords
Whose Hearts were mov'd to leav their Homes and see
And help Her in her great extremity.
Her last words were, come dear Lord Jesus, come
Jtnd take me quickly to thy Bosom home:
And in few minutes had her Soul's Desire
With Him whom she did love with Heart intire.
Death was no Terrour unto Her nor Fear,
No Ghastliness did in her Face appear:
But sweet composure in her Life and Death 1
When her dear soul she in her final Breath V
Eesisrned to Him whom she beheld in Faith :
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Whose own she was and with Him long'd to be
Where she is free from sin and misery :
She entered into perfect, endless Rest,
And with y<' blest above is ever blest.
So that we have no reason to repine
But thankfully and humbly to resign
To his most wise and righteous hand thereir
Nor mourn for Her in Plenitude of Joy,
But for ourselves whom evils still annoy.
As a great Loss to all. y*^ wisest deem,
Then sure to me and mine a Loss extream ;
Now she has left the gap, is made a way
For evils to bear on us every Day:
W>> our Iniquities deserved have,
Unless y"5 Lord please, as I humbly crave,
To give Repentance and Remission free
Of all our sins; of mine especially.
My great Defects in point of gratitude
In prizing and improving such a good :
W^ as a second miracle of grace,
After the first who no less Pious was
And lovely consort. Both free gifts most rare
And Both in answer unto humble Prayer.
As soon as I my will resigned so
To God, as to be free y' he shou'd do
As most for his own glory he shou'd see;
Then did their several Relatives agree
To say. They had oppos'd our match so long.
They neither dared nor wou'd it more prolong:
W^ was so far above all expectation
As made us to admire the Dispensation.
Yet that such wondrous works I cou'd forget,
Does my Offences greatly aggravete :
Which has so much dishonored his Name
As justly may me fill with grief and shame
And oh y' by his grace enabling me, "|
I may with Hate, yea self-abhorrency V
Turn from all sin and unto Jesus flee J
Whose meritorious and precious blood
Can clease from sin and reconcile to God,
O may He be most highly priz'd by me
And as most precious may embraced be.
May I to Him eternally be join'd
And in Him Rest and Satisfaction find:
By his good Spirit's mighty energy "j
My Heart be purg'd from all Impurity, |-
And filled with all grace and sanctity : J
Awakened out of all my drowzy Frames
Raised up to lively, heavenly views and aims,
Ever composed, humble, watchful be, "|
Especially upon God's holy Day, V
And when I read, hear, meditate and pray. J
In holy Duties never slightly be;
As if to approach y"^ glorious majesty
Of God, a light and trifling thing it were ;
But ever look and speak to him with Fear:
May bring forth much good Fruit in my last Days,
Living and doing more unto his Praise :
Gaining much profit by our Father's Rod,
Who can make all work our eternal good.
For all which mercies great I beg y"^ Prayers
Of all who see these drops of aged Tears,
That I and mine may by his mighty Hand
Be kept thro Failli unto Salvation, and
That we may neitlier slack or slothful be,
But follow Ilcr and that blest company.
Who thio' tlicir faith and patience now possess
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The full completion of the Promises,
And we may fitted be at Death to say. "]
Lord Jesus come and take iis quick away, >
To be with Thee unto eternal aye! J
Afflicted and distressed, but thro rich
undeserved mercy not wholly forsaken,
t. HINCKLEY. (elatisS^..
The following is an extract from one of the manuscript volumes of the Rev. Mr. Prince :
" She [Mrs. Hinckley] was y«^ only child of M^ Qnarter-masler Smith by his l^i wife, for-
merly of Lancashire in England and afterward of Dorchester in New England.
Her FiUlcer had been a Quarler-master in ye army of y<= Netherlands : her vtuther a gentle-
woman of a creditable Family and of eminent natural Powers, Piety'and acquir'd accomplish-
ments. Of them this M" Hiuck/cy was Born Sn Lancashire in England in ](J30. Her
Parents living und"" y*^ ministry of y^ Rev. M"" Richard Mather at Toxtelh in that shire ; tliey
came up and brought Her w^i them to Bristol in order for iV. ii. in April 163-j : young M""
Natlianiel a son of y<= sd M' Mather being carried on One side a Horse in a Pannier and
this young- M" Mary on ye other : as I have often heard her say.
May 2.3, 1(335 ; She with her father and mother, ye sd Rgy.M'' Richard Mather ■av.Awvfe.
yi' sons Samuel and Nathaniel, M"" Jonathan Mitchell then about 11 years of age, &c. set
sail from Bristol. In ye night between Aug. 14 and 15 coming on ye N. E coast y'' arose an
extream Hurricane, win yy W in ye utmost Danger and wondrously delivered [seeyeacct
in V® Life of ye sd Mi" Richard Mather in ye Magnalia] and on Aug. 17 arrived at Buston.
Her Father and others settling at Borcltester and a new chh gath"! There Aug. 23, 1636, ye
sd M'' Richard Mather became yf Teacher ; under w^^ ministry she liv'd, unless w° sent to
school at Boston, w'' she enjoy'd M^ Wilson and Cotton^s ministry.
In she married to Mi" Nathanl Glover a son of ye Hon'' John Qlover esq", of sd
Dorchester by w"i she had Nathanacl and Ann. And then this Husband Dying, she
remained a widdow till w" she married ye Ilonbl Thomas IlincLley Esq. of Bc/rnstaMe ;
whither she removed and had by Him Mercy, Experience, John, Abigail, Thankfull, Ehen-
ezer and Reliance: w" all grew up and married ; and all but Ebenezer before she died.
At Barnstable she to ye Day of her Death appeard and shone in ye eyes of all, as ye love-
liest and brightest woman for Beauty, Knovvledg, wisdom, majesty, accomplishments and
graces throughout ye colony, and there her fs' son Nathaniel married to Hannah a D'f of sd
M^ Hinckly, by his form"" wf :
Her sd D'"" Ann married to Mr W"^ Rawson a son of M"" secretary Raivson secretary of
ye Massachusetts colony. Her D'r Mercy, to M^ Samuel Prince of Sandwich: Experience to
M' James Whipple o{ Barnstable : her son John to My^ Trott of Dorchester : her Daugh-
ter Abigail to ye Rev. Mr Joseph Lord 1st of Dorchester in South Carolina, affvvd of Chat-
ham, on Cape Cod: Tltankfull to ye Rev. M"" JLcperii^nce Mayheic of Martha^s Vineyard:
-Reliance to ye Rev. M^ Natlianiel Stone of Harwich: and after the. Decease of Herself and
Husband yr son Ebenezer to M" Stone of Sudbury."
Mrs. Hinckley died July 29, 1703, in the 73rd year of her age.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES OF PHYSICIANS IN KINGS-
TON, N. H.
The first Physician of Kingston of whom we have any definite account, was
a Dr. Green, who died some time in the year 1750. The vacancy created by
his death was filled by Br. Josiah Bartlett and Dr. Aaron Sawyer. Dr. Sawyer
soon returned to the Upper Parish of Amesbury, Ms., whence he orii^inated.
Dr. Josiah Bartlett was born in Amesbury, Ms., Nov. 21, 1727, 0. S. His
father, whose name was Stephen Bartlett, had not much property, but was, how-
ever, enabled to give him a medical education under the instruction of Dr.
Ordway, a respectable physician of Amesbury. Dr. Bartlett completed his
medical studies at the age of twenty-one, and very soon after established him-
self at Kingston, N. H.
He married his cousin, Mary Bartlett, of Newtown, N. H., Jan. 15, 1754, by
whom he had twelve children.
His practice became very e.xtensive, and he was eminently successful,
especially in the treatment of the Cynunche Maligna, or Throat Distemper,
which first made its appearance in Kingston, with great fatality, in 1765.
Dr. Bartlett began his political career as Representative from King.ston, in the
Legislature of New Hampshire, while an English colony.
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He continiied to fill various offices of trust, from this time to the year 1775,
■when he was elecleJ to the Continental Congress, which met at Philadelphia
in September of that year. In July, 1776, Congress declared the Colonies
independent, and Dr. Bartlett was the first, after the venerable Hancock, to
sign this instrument of American freedom.
In November, 177S, Dr. Bartlett returned home to attend to his domestic affairs,
which had suffered greatly from his absence. About this time he was appointed
Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, and was transferred to the Supe-
rior Bench in November, 1782, and there officiated till he was appointed, in
1788. Chief Justice of the Slate. Judge Bartlett sustained, during this period,
many ofTices not incompatible with his high judicial character, such as Coun-
sellor, a member of the Convention to form a State Constitution, and was one of
a Committee, with Judge Livermore and Gen. Sullivan, to revise the Laws of
the State, and a member of the Convention to ratify the new Constitution.
In 1789, he was elected Senator to Congress, but his declining health, and
the depression of spirits consequent upon the sudden death of his wife, early
in that year, induced him to decline the duties of Senator, and to resign the
office of Chief Justice.
The people, unwilling to lose his services, elected him President of the State,
in 1790.
Dr. Bartlett took an active part in forming the New Hampshire Medical
Society, and was elected, in 1791. its first President.
In 1792, he was chosen a member to revise the Constitution of New Hamp-
shire, in which the title of President was dropped, and that of Governor substi-
tuted, and he was the iirst Chief Magistrate with the title of Governor. About
this time, he received the honorary degrees of M. A. and M. D. from Dartmouth
College.
Gov. Bartlett filled all these stations with general satisfaction, without osten-
tation ; administering the laws in a mild yet decisive manner, and setting forth
the example of true republicanism.
His appointments were just, and such as met the public approbation.
The arduous duties of a professional and political life, in those "times that
tried men's souls," had impaired his health, and so shattered a constitution,
never strong, that ISlay 19. 1795, he died suddenly, of paralysis, leaving a very
e.vtensive circle of friends to mourn his departure.
Gov. Bartlett was possessed of good mental powers, of a kind and benevo-
lent disposition, and was scrupulously just in all his dealings.
Philanthropy and benevolence were the prominent traits of his character.
His letters, still e.xtant, show that, with a calm and childlike trust in God, he
mingled that high sense of the responsibilities which man owes to his Creator
and his fellow-man, which forms the foundation of a truly generous, just, and
noble character.
Subjoined is the testimony of one who was his neighbor and intimate friend
for many years — the Rev. Dr. Elihu Thayer. It is taken from the Address
delivered at the funeral of Gov. Bartlett.
" But few persons by their own merit, without the influence of family, or
party connections, have risen from one degree of honor and confidence to an-
other, as he did. And fewer still have been the instances, in which a succes-
sion of honorable and important offices even to the highest, have been held by
any man with less envy ; or executed with more general approbation. Despising
the gaudy exhibition of vain parade, (a sure mark of a noble mind,) he set a
shining example of frugality and economy^ both in private and public life, at a
period when such virtues were peculiarly becoming and necessary. His natu-
ral temper was open, humane, and compassionate. In his dealings, he was
scrupulously just, and faithful in the performance of all his engagements; and
in his public offices, he served his country with all his might."
The children of Gov. Bartlett who still survive, are Hon. Ezra Bartlett of
Haverhill, N. 11., and Mrs. Gale, the widow of the late Dr. Amos Gale of Kings-
ton. She is in her 74th year, and resides at South Hampton with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. White.
Dr. Levi Bartlett was the eldest son of Gov. Josiah Bartlett, and was born
Sept. 3, 1763. Ho received his preparatory education at the then celebrated
1847.] Physicians in Kingston, N. H. 97
'' Dummer School " in Newbury, Ms., and after studying the science of med-
icine one year with his father, he completed his professional course with Dr.
Thomas Kittredge of Andover, Ms., a distinguished physician.
Soon after, he established himself in Kingston, N. H., where his father had
been located, and who was giving up his professional business to younger and
more vigorous practitioners.
Here, and in the adjoining towns, he soon acquired an extensive practice,
and was frequently called many miles from home in consultation. He was a
skilful and successful surgeon, and performed many important operations.
Dr. Bartlett filled many stations of trust. He was a Justice of the Peace and
Quorum throughout the state. Colonel in the militia, and Post Master for many
years. He frequently represented Kingston in the Legislature, and for several
years was a member of the Council, and Chief Justice of the Court of Common
Pleas. But being of a studious and metaphysical turn, he preferred the quiet
pleasures of private life to the care and turmoil of the political arena.
He was married, Nov. 6, 1791, to Sally Hook, who died of consumption, Feb-
ruary, 1793. He married the second time, Abigail Stevens, April 18, 1807.
He was kind and obliging in his disposition, generous and humane to the
needy, and honorable and just in all his business relations.
For several years, he suffered from paralysis, and was, consequently, unable to
transact business or enjoy life. His earthly career terminated Jan. 30, 1828, at
the age of 65, leaving a widow and three children — two daughters and one son.
Dr. Levi Stevens Bartlett was born Dec. 3, 1811. He received his academ-
ical education at Phillips Academy, Exeter. He read medicine with his
uncle, the late Hon. Josiah Bartlett of Stratham, Professor Elisha Bartlett, at
that time of Lowell, Ms., and with Dr. John Barrett of Portland, Me. Dr.
Bartlett attended the Medical Lectures at Dartmouth and Bowdoin Colleges,
and received his diploma from Dartmouth in the year 1832, a short time before
he was 21 years of age.
Having come in possession of the landed estates of his father, and the old
mansion of his grandfather, he settled at Kingston, where he now resides, and
is in the practice of his profession. He married, Dec. 3, 1844, Aroline E.,
daughter of Moses Sanborn, Esq.
Dr. Amos Gale, son of Jacob Gale, was born at East Kingston, April 9, 1744,
0. S. He studied medicine with Dr. Josiah Bartlett of Kingston, N. H., and
married Hannah, the only child of Daniel and Hannah Oilman of Kingston,
Nov. 12, 1765. They had ten children, six sons and four daughters, six of
whom are still living. His practice was very extensive, and he was highly
esteemed as a physician and citizen. He was one of the early members of the
N. H. Medical Society, and he continued to practice medicine in Kingston and
vicinity, (with the exception of a few years, during which he resided in Troy,
N. Y..) until-a short time before his death, which occurred June S, 1813, aged
69 years. The disease which terminated his life was paralysis. Several young
men received their medical instruction from him.
Dr. Amos Gale, Jr.. son of the preceding, was born at Kingston, Oct. 15, 1768.
He studied medicine with his father and Dr. Levi Bartlett of Kingston, attended
lectures at Boston, commenced and continued to practise medicine in his native
town till his death, which occurred Dec. 7, 1824, aged 56 years. He was a
very energetic and athletic man, and was characterized for his great assiduity
and self-denial in the discharge of his duties as a physician. He was married
to Sally, youngest daughter of Gov. Bartlett, by whom he had seven children,
five sons and two daughters, all of whom are still living. Dr. Gale held vari-
ous offices in the town, and was Representative to the Legislature in 1808.
About twenty young men received medical education under his instruction.
He was elected a member of the N. H. Medical Society in 1800.
Dr. Stephen Gale, youngest son of Dr. Amos Gale, Senior, was born Jan. 28,
1723, and studied medicine with his brother Amos. He died Aug. 13, 1804.
His disease was a scrofulous affection of the knee, caused by an injury.
Dr. Ezra Bartlett Gale, eldest son of Dr. Amos Gale, Jr., was born at Kings-
ton, Oct. 13, 1797. He studied medicine with his father and uncle, Dr. Levi
Bartlett, and attended medical lectures in Boston in 1818, and practised with his
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father till July, 1821, when he commenced practice in Brentwood, N. H., and
continued there till August, 1823. In the fall of 1822, he attended a course of
Medical Lectures at Brown University, and received the degree of M. D. in
1823. He married Ruth White, youngest daughter of the late Ricliard White,
Esq., of South Hampton, N. H., July 31, 1823, where he practised medicine till
1827, when he recommenced practice in Kingston, in which place he now pur-
sues his professional duties. He had seven children by his first wife, four sons
and three daughters, all of whom are living. His wife died July 6, 1841. He
married Emily, daughter of the late Moses Atwood, Esq., of Atkinson, Nov. 22,
1842, by whom he has two daughters. He is a member and oflicer of the N.
H. Medical Society, and also of the Rockingham Dist. Med. Society.
Dr. Levi Bartlctl Gale, second son of Dr. Amos Gale, Jr., was born Aug. 29,
1800. He studied medicine with his father and brother, and attended lectures
at Boston and at Brown University, where he took his degree of M. D. He
commenced and continued the practice of medicine in Kingston till the return
of his brother from South Hampton, when he removed to Boston, where he now
resides. He married Sarah B. Keggan, by whom he has two children.
Br. Josiah Bartlett Gale, third son of Dr. Amos Gale, Jr., was born Jan. 11,
1803. He studied medicine with his brothers Ezra Bartlett and Levi Bartlett
Gale. He attended Medical Lectures at Brown University, and commenced
the practice of medicine in Brentwood, where he remained but a short time.
Thence he removed to Salisbury Mills, Ms., where he now resides. He mar-
ried Hannah, daughter of the late Capt. Jacob Morrill of Salisbury, Ms. They
have one child, a son.
Dr. Amos Gilman Gale, fourth son of Dr. Amos Gale, Jr., was born Feb. 17,
1807. He commenced his medical studies with his brother Levi Bartlett Gale,
and attended two courses of Medical Lectures at Dartmouth College, at which,
he received the degree of M. D. He commenced the practice of medicine in
Hooksett, N. H., where he was employed in his profession till his removal to
Manchester, N. H. He married Mary, daughter of Hon. Richard H. Ayer, of
Hooksett, by whom he has one child, a daughter.
Dr. Stephen Madison Gale, fifth son of Dr. Amos Gale, Jr., was born in Kings-
ton, Oct. 20, 1809. He commenced the study of medicine with his brother E.
B. Gale, in 1834, studied one year with his brother L. B. Gale in Boston, and
attended three courses of Medical Lectures in that place three years in succes-
sion, commencing in 1834, and received his medical degree at Harvard Univer-
sity, 1837. He commenced practice in Derry, N. H., September following; and
thence he removed to East Kingston, where he remained but a short time. He
commenced practice in Lowell, Dec, 1838, and from that place he removed to
Methuen, July, 1839, where he has been engaged in practice ever since. He
was admitted a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society, April, 1839. He
married Hannah W. Johnson of Portland, Me., March 28, 1843, by whom he has
one daughter, Alice Bartlett.
Though all the above physicians by the name of Gale have not been located
as physicians in Kingston, yet, as they were all of one family, we have entered
their names under the head of Kingston.
There has been for about eighty years in Kingston a physician of the name
of Gale, father, son. and grandsons. Very much the same may be said of the
name of Bartlett. It is believed that no two families in our country have fur-
nished more physicians than the Baitlett and Gale families of Kingston. Gov-
ernor Bartlett had three sons eminent as physicians; namely, Josiah of Strat-
ham, Levi of Kingston, and Ezra of Haverhill, all members and officers of the
Medical Society; and all political men, Ezra and Levi having been Judges of
Courts, and Josiah a Member of Congress. Many of his grandsons are in the
profession, one of whom, Dr. Josiah Bartlett of Slratham. is now President of the
New Hampshire Medical Society.
Dr. Thomas Jiussctt was born in Deerfield, N. H., Aug. 12, 1797. His father
was a merclianl in that town, and once traded in Atkinson; but in 1804
removed to Londonderry with his family, where he resided till his death His
mother's name was Susaimah McGiegore, a descendant of the Rev. James
McGregore, who emigrated from Scotland to Ireland, and subsequently with
1847.] Register of Births in Dedham. 99
a number of others^ to America, and commenced a settlement in Londonderry.
At ihe age of fifteen, Thomas commenced the studies preparatory to entering col-
lege, under the instruction of his uncle. Rev. David McCregore, who was then the
settled minister in Bedford, N. H., and lived with him about three years ; he then
left and entered the Pinkerton Academy in Derry, under the tuition of Mr.
Samuel Burnham, and continued there until the death of his father. At this
time, finding himself destitute of pecuniary means, he was forced to relinquish
the idea of prosecuting further his collegiate studies, and resorted to school-
keeping to obtain the object he then most desired, an education. After spend-
ing three years in this employment, he resolved to prepare for the medical
profession ; and, in 1821, entered the office of Dr. George Farrar of Derry, as a
student in medicine, where he remained till the fall of 1822, when he left, and
entered the private class of Professors Mussey, Oliver, and Dana, at Dartmouth
College, and continued with them until he had finished a regular course of
medical instruction, and received the degree of Doctor in Medicine at the
Commencement, in 1824. In March following, he established himself at
Kingston, as a physician and surgeon, where he has resided, with the ex-
ception of a few months, to the present time, in the practice of his profession,
in that place and the neighboring towns.
In 1828, he was married to Miranda Spofford, daughter of Samuel SpofTord,
and granddaughter of Major Jacob Peaslee of Kingston. In 1826 he was
elected, and in 1837, became a Fellow of the N. H. Medical Society, in which
he has held the office of Censor and Counsellor. He has been honored with
the office of Justice of the Peace, and has held the office of Brigade Major and
Inspector in the first Brigade of New Hampshire militia.
REGISTER OF BIRTHS IN DEDHAM.
This account of births in Dedham, from 1635, the time when the town was
first settled, to 1677, was copied from the Records by Dr. Elisha Thayer. The
year, name of the child and its parents, and also, the month and the day of the
month, are given in each case. The year is considered as beginning the first
day of the first month called March, as time was then reckoned.
Year. Bay. Month.
1635 Mary, daughter of John and Hannah Dwight, born 25 5
John, son of John and Joanna Balden, 21 4
1637 Ruth, daughter of John and Annis ]\Iorse, 3 4
"~ Mary, daughter of Joseph and Millecent Kingsbury, 1 7 .
1638 Sarah, daughter of John and Hanna Dwight, 17 4
Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Millecent Kingsbury, 14 7
Elizabeth, daughter of Francis and Amy Chickering, 26 7
INlary, daughter of Richard and Mary Everard, 28 7
Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Mary Alcock, 24 8
Isaac, son of John and Prudence Frary, 29 10
1639 Rachel, daughter of John and Alice Roper, 18 1
Samuel, son of Richard and Mary Everard, 31 1
Samuel, son of John and Joanna Gay, 10 1
Joseph, son of William and Barstow, 6 4
Obadiah, son of Daniel and Lydia Morse, 8 6
Mary, daughter of Edward and Susan Richards, 28 7
Abigail, daughter of Ferdinando and Ann Adams, 15 7
John, son of John and Annis Morse, 8 4
Daniel, son of Henry and Elizabeth Smith, 13 8
John, son of James and Ann Allen, 4 10
Sarah, daughter of Thomas and Margery Alcock, 28 10
Barnabas, son of Robert and Ann Linsdelj, 13 9
Benjamin, son of Ralph and Phebe Wheelock, 8 9
(To be coniinued.)
LofO.
100 Notices of New Publications. [Jan.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY OF
CINCINNATI, O.
The 226th Anniversary of the Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, was
celebrated in the City of Cincinnati by the New England Society, on Dec. 22,
1846. The services on the occasion were as follows : Prayer by the Rev. Dr.
Beecher ; Reading the Scriptures by the Rev. Mr. Magoon ; Address by B. B.
Fessenden, Esq. ; Benediction by Rev. Dr. Stowe. With these services appro-'
priate music was interspersed.
On Jan. 5, 1847, the annual meeting of the Society was held, and the Report
was read by the Rev. Dr. Colton. In the Cincinnati Gazette we find the fol-
lowing account, which, we doubt not, will be interesting to our readers.
This Society was organized January 14th, 1845. Its objects are, to cherish
the memory and perpetuate the principles of the original settlers of New Eng-
land ; to collect and diffuse information respecting New England and New
England emigrants to other parts of the country, especially to the West ; and to
extend charity to the needy of New England descent. It is composed of men
born in New England, and the male descendants of New England ancestors.
The Society has a liberal charter from the Legislature, and is wholly free from
debt. It has upwards of 200 members, and the number is rapidly increasing,
23 having joined at the last meeting.
It was voted to appropriate one half the surplus in the Treasury towards the
establishment of a valuable library of historical and antiquarian works in rela-
tion to New England, and to start a subscription of S500 in aid of the project,
of which $200 was immediately subscribed, and it is thought the balance can be
made up this month. A catalogue of the works desired has been made out,
which, we trust, the Directors will be enabled at once to purchase. The income
of the Society this year, if this subscription is filled, will amount to $1,100.
A Committee was appointed, to ascertain if a course of Lectures could be
prepared in time to be delivered this winter.
The Society contemplates the erection ultimately of a Hall for their library,
meetings, and lectures, for which a lot has baen offered on liberal conditions.
The following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year, (Mr.
Starr having declined reelection as President.)
For President, Timothy Walker. For Vice-President, Lot E. Brewster. For
Corresponding Secretary, Chauncey Colton. For Recording Secretary, Henry
Crane. For Treasurer, James Lakey. For Directors, Henry Starr, Edmund
Gaire, Melzer Flagg, Maynard French, Jonathan H. Niles, Wm. Wiswell, Jr.
The following gentlemen have been the Presidents and Vice-Presidents, since
its formation :
1815. — Bellamy Storer, President. Ephraim Robbins and Henry Emerson,
Vice-Presidents.
1846. — Henry Starr, President. Lot E. Brewster, Vice-President.
1847. — Timothy Walker, President. Lot E. Brewster, Vice-President.
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Guide to Plymouth, and Recollections of the Pilgrims. By William S. Russell.
" Come listen to my story,
Though often told before,
Of men who passkl to glory
Through toil and trial sore ;
Of men ivho did for conscience^ sahc^
Their native land forego.
And sought a home and freedom hcrej
Two hundred years ago."
Boston : Published for the Author, by Samuel G. Drake, 56 Cornhill. 1846.
1847.] Notices of New Puhlicalions. 101
This is a neat 12mo of about 400 pages, "designed to present such historical facts
connected with our early history, and descriptions of interesting localities with which
they are connected, as are deemed of essential importance to the numerous visitors
who resort to the spot, rendered memorable as the scene where the foundations of
republican institutions were first laid in this western world, and the principles of reli-
gious and civil liberty were successfully established in New England." The design of
the author has been accomplished. Although much novelty can hardly be expected in
relation to subjects which have already become trite, though not uninteresting, yet by
a judicious collection of facts and a pleasing presentation of them, the work is well adapt-
ed to engage the attention of the reader, and to furnish him with the information desired.
It commences with a brief detail of the circumstances, which led our Pilgrim Fathers
to leave the land of their birth and embark for a country of pathless wildernesses,
abounding in savage beasts and still more savage men. It follows them in their voyage,
through storms and perils to them unknown before; it describes their arrival/ at Cape
Cod, the sufferings, privations, and hardships they endured, and the subsequent increase
and growth of the ii^fant Colony, all in a manner highly instructive. The various
places of interest to a traveller in the town of Plymouth are distinctly and minutely
pointed out, and many matters of importance are related concerning them. Several
ancient documents of great value are also inserted, together with some notice of the
Pilgrims. The volume closes with a collection of Hymns and Songs, selected from
the productions of our best authors, composed with express reference to Anniversary
Celebrations in Plymouth and other parts of the United States. The work is embel-
lished with a map of Plymouth village in 1846, a frontispiece engraving of the town
and harbor of Plymouth, also several other designs. It is a book eminently useful to
the traveller, and valuable to the historian.
The History of Charlestown, Massachusetts. By Richard Frofhingham, Jr.
" The History of a Town is united with tli,at of the Country to ivhich it belongs,
and with that of the ages through which it has stoodP Charlestown : Charles P.
Emmons. Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown. 1&45,
This is a work issued in numbers of about 50 pages each. The author states, in the
commencement, his sources of information to be, the town Records ; Records of the
first church in the town; the Colony Records; the Probate and Registry Records; and
private collections of papers. From such materials we should think a most perfect his-
tory can be made. We are pleased to see an interest arising in the minds of many, con-
cerning our local or town histories, for by this means only can that of the state be
rendered accurate. "Each town has some noted spot where the Indian may have
fought for his burial-places, or the colonists for their freedom ; that may have sheltered
a hermit or a regicide ; that superstition may have invested with a fairy legend, or
nature have robed with more than fairy magnificence. Each has its Liberty Tree, its
Green Dragon, its Faneuil Hall, where its patriots may have counselled or acted. And
each has had citizens who laid its foundations, perhaps in hardship and danger." It is
for the local annalist to gather these traditions and facts, from which the state histo-
rian may form a comprehensive and accurate account. This work is embellished with
quite a number of interesting engravings. Four numbers have appeared, containing
much useful and curious matter, and we hope soon to see the remainder. The work
is highly deserving public patronage, and we hope that Charlestown and its vicinity
especially, will amply reward the author for his indefatigable labors.
A Gazetteer of Massachusetts, containing Descriptions of all the Counties, Towns,
and Districts of the Commonwealth ; and also, of its principal Mountains, Rivers,
Capes, Bays, Harbors, Islands, and Fashionable Resorts. To which are added
Statistical Accounts of its Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures ; with a great
variety of usefid Information. By John Hayward, Author of the ^^New England
Gazetteer," '-Book of Religions," fyc. Boston: John Hayward. 1846.
This is decidedly a valuable work. The name of the author alone would guarantee
an elaborate, and, so far as within his ability, a strictly accurate publication. It presents
Massachusetts in a statistical, historical, and topographical light, and is filled with such
matter as would be deeply interesting to the antiquary, and the man of business,
indeed to all in Massachusetts who take any pleasure in knowing the condition and
prosperity of their own state. It is a work useful for reference in regard to education,
internal improvements, matters of commercial importance — and may be regarded as
a universal Gazetteer. We cheerfully commend it to the patronage of the public.
102 Notices of New Publications. [Jan.
Epitaphs from ihe Old Bnnjing- Ground in Cambridge. With Notes, hy Wil-
liam Thaddens Harris, Junior Sophister in Harvard College. Cambridge : Pub-
lished by John Owen.
It has been, and still is, the disposition of the public, to regard the resting-places of
the deceased with aversion, rather than with pleasurable interest. This we think
should not be the case. " Forget not the faithful dead" is worthy to be inscribed at the
entrance of every cemetery, and these, instead of being permitted to run to waste,
should be adorned, and made pleasing to the sight. Thus the grave may be divested of
its gloom, and the graveyard, now an object of terror, may become frequented as a
place for calm, serious, and profitable meditation.
In this volume a complete transcript is made of the epitaphs in the burying-ground,
from 1053 to the year ISOO ; but in the years succeeding ISOO, with a few exceptions,
the names only of those, to whose memory monuments have been erected, are given.
In addition to these, which are G70 in number, there are brief notices of many, whose
monumental inscriptions are given. A table, also, of the deaths of many, whose mon-
uments have crumbled to dust, or whose remains were deposited in tombs, is appended.
It is a volume of 19'2 pages, octavo, printed at the University press, and must be inter-
esting to those who delight in curious and antiquated matters. We hope others will
be induced to prepare like collections from those spots where,
' "Each in his narrow cell forever laid,
Tlie rude forefalhers of the, hamlet sleep."
The author is a son of Thaddeus William Harris, M. D., Librarian of the Univer-
sity, and grandson of the late Rev. Thaddeus Mason Harris, D. D., of Dorchester. We
may at some future time make extracts from the work.
Loving's Massachusetts Register, or Record Book of Valuable Information, for
the year 1847. Designed as a Suitable Companion for the Professional Man, the
Merchant, ihe Public Officer, and the Private Citizen. Boston : James Loring, 132
Washington Street.
This volume is the eightieth of the Massachusetts Register, and its value as a work of
reference will, we think, be apf)reciated by the public for as many ye;irs to come. Such
a work is much needed by all classes of business men throughout the state. It com-
prises statistics of civil officers; professional men; societies and associations, literary,
scientific, religious, and benevolent; commerce.; mercantile aflTairs; naval and military
officers; courts and justices; institutions of learning, and also those for benevolent
purposes; corporations of all kinds. It is literally m?f//Hm ?n7inrro. Mr. Loring, who
has much of a historical taste, deserves great praise for his endeavors to render it ac-
curate and useful; and it should have an extensive circulation in the state.
The publishers of the Register have been as follows :
In 17ri7, Mein and Fleming, at the London Bookstore, north side of King street, now
State street; in 1774, Mills and Hicks, School street, next door to Brackett's Tavern,
sign of Cromwell's Head; in 1779, Thomas and John Fleet, sign of the Bible and Heart,
corner of Cornhill and Water street; in ISO], John West and Manning and Loring, un-
til 181.3, when its publishers were West, Richardson, and Lord, and the present pub-
lisher, who has been a proprietor for forty-six years past.
«
A Statistical View of the Population of Massachusetts, from 176,5 to 1840. By
Jesse Chickering. Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown. 184G. pp. 160.
"The object of this essay is to exhibit the increase of the population of Massachu-
setts, and the changes which have taken place in the number and propoi tion of the
inhahitants in the several parts of the Commonwealth, during the period of seventy-
five years from nCJ to 1840." "The censuses consulted in the preparation of this work
are the Colonial census, ordered in 17G4 and finished in 170.'), and the six censuses of
the United States, taken at intervals of ten years, from 1790 to 1840." Tne number of
inhabitants in Massachusetts in 17()5, from various calculations is estimated at 244,149,
exclusive of 1,1569 Indians. In 1790, according to the United States census published
in 1791, the population was 378,787, which is adopted as the true number: in 1800 it
was 42-2,84.'3; in 1810, 472,040; in 1820, .523,287; in 1830, 010,408; and in 1840, 737,700.
The U. S. censuses of 1790, 1800, and 1820 were taken August 1st; and those of
1810, 1830, and 1840 were taken July 1st; so that the intervals between the second and
third, and the fourth and fifth were two months less than ten years, while that between
1847.] Notices of New Pahlications. 103
the thinl and fourth was two months more than ten years. These differences in the
length of the intervals affect the numerical results, but so slightly, as not to be mate-
rially important in the comparative results, especially for so long a period as from 1790
to 1840. The least increase discovered in any period is in that embracing the time
from 1810 to 1820; probably owing in some degree to the war then existing with Great
Britain and the emigration of many citizens to the West. In the period from 1765 to
1790, the increase was greater than it has ever been.
The increase of Boston, in proportion to its inhabitants, from 1765 to 1790 was very
much less than that of the country towns, while from 1790 to 1840 it was very much
greater, thus showing the modern tendency to centralization. Besides the great amount
of statistical matter of which the above is an exceedingly brief epitome, it contains a
table showing the average number of inhabitants in each year, according to the U. S.
censuses, together with the increase, on the supposition of a uniform rate of increase
in each year, the same being carried on to 1850, at the rate of increase from 1830 to
1840. Much other valuable matter is contained in this publication; manifestly of great
labor and of apparent accuracy. Such a work as this of Dr. Chickering was much
needed to rectify the many errors which had arisen in the taking and computing the
censuses. We only add, that could such a statistical view be taken of every state in
the Union, many important facts would be discovered and many data be obtained, from
which inferences might perhaps be drawn greatly interesting and useful.
A Discourse delivered before The Maine Historical Society at its Annual Sleeting.
September 6, 1846. By George Fohom. "But I doubt not * ^ * it will
prove a very flourishing place, and be replenished with many fair e Towns and Cit-
ies, it being a Province both fruitful and pleasant J^ — F. Gorges. Description
of the Province of Maine. Portland: Published for the Society. 1847.
The subject of this discourse is the early discovery and settlement of Maine, and the
character of those who were most active in the work of colonization. It clearly indi-
cates the author to be a man of historical research not only in regard to the state of
Maine, but also in respect to New England and the early settlers generally. It is well
worth the careful perusal, both of those who are fond of historic lore, and those who
are searching for truth ; as it contains facts which are important and are not generally
known.
Mr. Folsom concludes his discourse of 75 pages as follows : " In my humble opinion,
Maine owes some public acknowledgment to the memory of Sir Ferdinando Gorges,
for having laid the foundation of its existence as a separate and independent commu-
nity. Bradford and Witithrop are names that will never die amongst their successors
at Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay ; Pennsylvania will never forget her obligations
to the illustrious Friend of humanity who peopled her wilderness ; nor will Georgia
suffer the memory of the enlightened Oglethorpe to perish ; Maryland has stamped the
name of Baltimore upon her brilliant commercial metropolis, and North Carolina has
her 'city of Raleigh,' although the projected colony of Sir Walter proved a splendid
failure. And shall Maine do nothing to mark her sense of the merits of the liberal
patron and successful abettor of the first settlements within her limits; who expended
a large fortune upon his projects of discovery and colonization; who, when the coun-
try v\'as abandoned and denounced by others as too cold and dreary for human habita-
tion, actually hired men to pass the winter here to prove the contrary; and who died
"without reaping any substantial return for all his labors and outlays, leaving only a
legacy of lawsuits to his descendants ? It is time that justice was done to his mem-
ory. From the small beginning he made, this community has become a widely extend-
ed, populous, and wealthy state — rich in her resources, and not less distinguished for
the active enterprise and laborious industry of her population. She can well afford to
honor the memory of the man who foresaw all this, and devoted the energies of a long
life to its consummation."
The Sin and Danger of Self- Love, described in a Sermon preached at Plymouth,
in New England, 1621, by Robert Cushman. With a Memoir of the Author.
Boston: Published by Charles Ewer, and for sale by Crocker & Brewster,
Samuel G. Drake, Little & Brown, James Munroe & Company, Benjamin Per-
kins, and James Loring. Dec. 22, 1846.
The text from which this sermon was written is, 1 Cor. x. : 24. Ld no man seek his
own: but every man another^s wealth. It is divided into two parts: 1. A Dehortation, con-
104 Notices of Neiu Public aiions. [Jan.
sisting of tho first clause. 2. An ^x/eor^i'/on, comprising the latter clause. Thedesign
of the discourse was to keep up the noble flow of public spirit in the ennigrants, which
perhaps then began to abate, through their accumulating hardships and sufferings, but
which was necessary for their preservation and security. The author exhorts his
hearers to assist each other in their labors and toils, to distribute their property among
those that were needy, and so far as consistent to seek their neighbors' happiness and
prosperity. " The discourse is a precious relic of ancient times. The sound sense,
good advice, and pious spirit, which it manifests, will, it may be hoped, now, and in all
future time, meet with approval and beneficial acceptance in our community." It is
written in the quaint old-fashioned style of our Forefathers, and we noticed that the
last head of remarks, which contains but one sentence, is just a page in length. The
discourse is preceded by a Biographical Sketch of Mr. Cushman, by the late Hon.
John Davis of Boston, together with a letter from him to Charles Ewer, Esq., and a
brief Address by Mr. Cushman to "his Loving Friends the Adventurers for New Eng-
land, together with all Well-WiJlers and Well- Wishers thereunto," dated "Plymouth
in New England, December 12, 1621." These several articles form a pamphlet of 32
pages, well printed, which, on account of its Christian and patriotic principles, should
be generally diffused. For this improved edition, we are indebted to the liberality of
the publisher.
Beficiendes m our History. An Address, delivered before the Vermont Histori-
cal and Antiquarian Society, at Montpelier, October 16, 1846, with an Appendix
containing the Charter, Constitution, and JBy-Laivs of the Society, the Vermont
Declaration of Independence, January 15, 1777, the Proceedings of the Convention,
4th of June, 1777, and the Son^ of the Vermonters, m 1779. By James Davie
Butler, Professor in Norvjich University. Montpelier: Eastman and Danforth.
1846.
The design of this address seems to be, to illustrate the importance of preserving
the fragmentary and unpublished history of Vermont, a state which for interest in its
early history is surpassed by no other in the Union. Notwithstanding this, however,
it has been greatly neglected. Prof. Butler urges strongly upon the members of the
Society to exeit themselves to repair the losses, and give to the world an honorable
account of the Green Mountain State. While others have given partial and one-sided
details of her history, no true son has arisen to vindicate her honor. Says Mr. Butler,
" Let us leave our history to be written by foreigners, and it will be the play of Hamlet
with the part of Hamlet omitted. — The Genius of history says to us, all and each, that
thou doest do quickly ; like the sibyl to the ancient king, she year by year brings with
her fewer and fewer antique records, but unlike the sibyl demands for them an even
increasing price. — The records of our fathers have in part perished with them, — some
of them live in the memories of patriarchs, who still stand among us with eyes un-
dimmed and natural force not abated, as if on purpose that such as hold the pen of the
ready writer may still embalm their sayings. — Let us redeem the time, since if our
old men pass away unquestioned, no buried Pompeii can be raised from the grave to
enlighten our wilful ignorance." The discourse is interspersed throughout with histor-
ical gems, and in connection with the additional documents forms a valuable production.
Professor Butler has kindly furnished us with a genealogical account of the Buller
Family, which will be inserted in the next No. of the Register.
The Patrician : Edited by John Burke, Esq., Author of the Peerage, Landed
Gentry, ^'c. May, 1846. London : E. Churton, 26 Holies Street, pp. 94.
The dedication of the work is as follows :
To the Right Honorable Lord Leigh, of Stoneleigh, the first volume of the Patrician
is respectfully inscribed.
The nuriilier before us is the frst of the first volume. Ten have already been issued.
It is a work devoted to History, Genealogy, Heraldry, Topography, Antiquities, and
General Literature. Each number contains a long list of births, marriages, and deaths.
The editor must be a man of varied learning, and particularly accjuainted with the
subjects of which he treats. The work is not adapted to the public generally, and
must, therefore, be limited in circulation. As an English production it may be inter-
esting to the higher classes or nobility of England ; but it cannot attract the attention
of Americans.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NEW ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.
REV. WILLIAM COGSWELL, D. D., EDITOR.
The NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY proposes to
publish by subscription a Quarterly Journal, to be entitled, "The New England
Historical and Genealogical Register." The period has arrived in this coun-
try, when an awakened and a growing interest begins to be felt in the pursuit, and
especially in the results, of Historical and Genealogical Researches; and when the
practical value, both to individuals and to society, of the knowledge which is obtained
by investigations of this kind, from the scattered and perishable records of local, do-'
mestic, and traditionary history, begins to be appreciated by increasing numbers. The
existence and active exertions of Historical, Antiquarian, and Statistical Societies,
which have sprung up within a few years past in most of the older states of the Union,
are a sufficient evidence of this fact.
The formation of the New England Historic, Genealogical Society, which
has received a Charter from the Massachusetts Legislature, and which, as its name
imports, proposes to direct its attention to the illustration of History in one of its most
elemental and original departments, has been received with a degree of encouragement
and favor, which leaves no room to doubt that a deep interest is felt by many in the
community, in subjects of this nature; and that the materials exist, in various stages
of preparation, as the fruit of personal exertions, for enriching the collections of a gen-
eral Depository; and thereby leading to a more extensive diffusion of the facts and
documents, out of which this branch of Literature in our country has yet to be princi-
pally created. The Periodical to be issued by this Society, will be one important
means of accomplishing the end in view. It will comprehend such materials as the
following ; namely,
1. Biographical Memoirs, Sketches, and Notices of Persons who came to North
America, especially to New England, before Anno Domini 1700; showing from what
places in Europe they came, their families there, and their descendants in this country:
2. Full and minute Genealogical Memoirs and Tables, showing the lineage and
descent of Families, from the earliest dates to which they can be authentically traced,
down to the present time, with their branches and connections ;
3. Tables of Longevity, Statistical and Biographical, Accounts of Attorneys, Phy-
sicians, Ministers and Churches of all denominations, of Graduates at Colleges, Gov-
ernors, Senators and Representatives in Congress, Military Officers, Merchants, and
other persons of distinction ; and occasionally entire Tracts, which have become rare and
of permanent Historical value ;
4. Lists of Names, found in ancient documents, such especially as were engaged in
any honorable public service; also the documents themselves, when they may contain
any important facts illustrative of the lives and actions of individuals ;
5. Descriptions of the Costumes, Dwellings, and Utensils of various kinds, belong-
ing to the earliest times to which the Ancestry of Families maybe traced; to be
accompanied, when practicable, with drawings or engravings;
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6. Ancient Inscriptions and Epitaphs, with descriptions of Cemeteries, Monuments,
Tombs, Tablets; also, extracts from the Town and Parish Records of New England;
7. Descriptions of Armorial Bearings, and of other Heraldic devices, occasionally-
emblazoned, with sufficient explanations of the principles and terms of Heraldry.
The Publication will embrace many other materials of a Miscellaneous and Statis-
tical character, more or less connected with its main design; which, it is believed, will
contribute to render it interesting to intelligent persons of every class in the com-
munity.
Each Number will be embellished with a Portrait of some distinguished individual.
There will also occasionally be other engravings in the work.
CONDITIONS.
The Work will be issued Quarterly, each Number containing at least ninety-six
pages, octavo, upon good paper, and with fair type; making annually a volume of about
four hundred pages ; the Numbers to be issued in January, April, July, and October.
The price to Subscribers will be Two Dollars a year, payable on issuing the first
Number. Any person obtaining subscriptions and becoming responsible, for six copies
of the work, shall be entitled to the seventh copy gratis.
Subscription Papers to be returned to the address of Samuel G. Drake, Publisher,
56 Cornhill, Boston.
NOTICE.
All communications, which are designed for insertion in the Regis-
ter, or which respect the editorial department, should be addressed to
the Editor, at Boston.
All orders for the Register, and all communications respecting the
pecuniary concerns of it, should be directed to Samuel G. Drake, 5G
Cornhill, Boston.
O:^ In the Press, and will soon be published, the History of Shrewsbury, by A.
II. Ward, Esq., in which will appear a Genealogical Table or Family Register,
containing a History of the inhabitants from the settlement of Shrewsbury, in
1717. to 1829, and of some of them to a later period ; so far as regards their
marriages, children, ages, and deaths; and also their ancestors, so far as can be
obtained.
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APRIL, 1847.
NO. 2.
THE
NEW ENGLAND
j^iatorkol ^ Genealogical Hegister:
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY,
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
REV. WILLIAM COGSWELL, D. D., EDITOR.
BOSTON:
SAMUEL G. DRAKE, PUBLISHER,
No. 56 CORNHILL.
1847.
CooLiDOs fc WirsT Printers, 12 Water Street.
CONTENTS.
Page.
Memoir of Hon. Samuel Sevvall, - 105
Letter of Chief-Justice Sewall, - • - - - - 111
Col. Gookin's Letter, 113
History of the Pilgrim Society, - - - - - - , 1 14
Passengers of the Golden Hind, - • . - - - 126
Passengers of the Speedwell, .,.,.. 132
Examination of the Quakers, - 132
Complete List of the Ministers of Boston, -- - - - 134
First Settlers of New England, 137
Capital Offences in Massachusetts, . _ . - . 139
Juridical Statistics of Merrimack County, N. H., - - - 140
Reasons for Genealogical Investigations, - . . , 147
Our Ancestors, ---------- 149
Congregational Ministers and Churches in Rockingham County,
N.H., 150
Proprietors of New Haven, Ct., - - - - - - 157
Memoir of Enoch Parsons, Esq., - 159
Philosophy of Life, -...-.., 163
Genealogy of the Cotton Family, 164
Genealogy of the Butler Family, 167
Genealogy of the Minot Family, ...... 171
Biographical Notices of Deceased Physicians in Massachusetts, 178
Sketches of Alumni at the different Colleges in New England, 182
Dr. Watts's Letter of Condolence to Madam Sewall, - - 191
Listof Ancient Names in Boston and Vicinity, - - - - 193
Family Increase, - - - - • - • - - 196
Instances of Longevity, - - - - - - - - 196
Marriages and Deaths, - 197
Notices of New Publications, 199
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VOL. I. APRIL, 1847. NO. 2.
xMEMOIR OF HON. SAMUEL SEWALL,
CHIEF-JUSTICE OF THE PROVINCE OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY.
Samuel Sewall, son of Henry and Jane Sewall, was born at
Bishop Stoke, in Hampshire, England, March 28, 1652. The fam-
ily to which he belonged was ancient and respectable. His great-
grandfather was a linen-draper of the cily of Coventry, " a prudent-
man, who acquired a great estate," and was more " than once chosen
mayor of the city." His grandfather, Henry Sewall, born in 1576,
came to New England, lived in Newbury and Rowley, Ms., and
died about 1655. Samuel, the subject of this memoir, was taught
to read at Baddesly ; and was afterwards sent to a grammar-school
at Rumsey, of which a Mr. Figes was master. In 1661, he came
to New England with his mother, his father having removed here
previously. He was immediately put under the instruction of Rev.
Thomas Parker of Newbury, with whom he continued six years,
till his entrance into Harvard College, in 1667. His first degree he
received under President Chauncy, in 1671.
It was his original intention to enter the Christian ministry ; and
with a view to it, he studied divinity, commenced preaching, and
received encouragement to go to Woodbridge, N. J., and settle as a
minister among that people, who went from Newbury, where his
father lived. But his thoughts were probably diverted from the
sacred profession by his marriage connection, in consequence of
which he came into possession of great wealth, and the means of
inflaence and usefulness in jjublic life. He was married, Feb. 28,
1676, by Gov. Bradstrcet, to Hannah Hull, daughter and sole heir
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Memoir of [Aprils
of John Hull, Esq., a goldsmith and highly respectable merchant in
Boston, master of the mint for many years, and one of the Assistants
in 1683, the year in which he died.
Mr. Sewall was chosen one of the Assistants in 1684, '5, and 6,
when the Colony charter was annulled, and the ancient government
was superseded by a President and Council. In 1688, during the
oppressive administration of Sir Edmund Andros, when the tules
of many to their lands, and of his among others, were questioned
and in danger of being forfeited, he made a voyage to England.
But on his return, in 1689, Sir Edmund having withdrawn Irom the
country, and the old Charter government having been revived, he
resumed his seat at the Board of Assistants. In the Provincial
charter, granted in 1692, he was nominated to be of the Council ;
and afterwards, without interruption, was annually chosen and sat
at the Board until 1725, when being elected, he declined serving ;
having survived more than seven years all who were appointed
with him to that office in the charter.
As one of the Assistants under the Colonial charter, INIr. Sewall
was also ex officio a Judge of the Supreme Court. Soon after the
arrival of the Provincial charter in May, 1692, but before any courts
of justice had been established and organized under it, he was
appointed one of the Judges of a Special Court of Oyer and Ter-
miner for the trial of persons charged with witchcraft, William
Stoughton, Esq., being Chief-Justice. It is well known, that at that
time ffiere was a general persuasion, not only in New England, but
in the mother country, and throughout Europe, of the reality of
those impious compacts with Satan, into which persons guilty of
witchcraft were supposed to have entered, and of that diabolical
power or influence, by which they were believed to act.^ This
court especially was under the delusion ; and consequently nineicen
persons of the many who were indicted and arraigned before it at
Salem for this crime, were, at different times, tried, condemned, and,
in pursuance of its sentence, executed. In this unhappy aflair, the
* Lord Chief-.Tuslice Hale was of this persuasion, a.ul pronounced sentence °"e"'J_"ro"
nerson ™npnosed to be la leai,'ue with Satan. A beliel in witchcraft so prevailed in l.ngland
as to t^^ld in 1 ondaire the best of men. Proof of this is found in the Vind canon made by
?he cler c il conv c tion in KiO.'i, and in the laws enacted against the crime itsell, Isaac Am-
£oMlThis~;^^n the New Kirth, directs P™ t^'-^^.- ^^li^"^!" 'X' Th^fta
searchin- out their sins, whether they have not sometimes been f,niihy of witchcraft. 1 lie act
of wi iK-n ivas admitted by Lord 15acon and Mr. Ad.hson. Dr. . ohnson more than
r cl ned to^'he'une side of the'question ; and Sir William ;5|-^^^-'\;i-;^ '--|;« "'i,"^^^^^^^^^
ers of this doctrine. These facts are mentioned not to justify Mr. ^^^wall and '^'^^^^^o^^'^ ^^
on the bench ; b,il to show the injustice of selecting thei.i as Pe'^S^'-'j^S £• Th. severe
char-es which have been broushl a-ainst the people of^ ^''''''''\'^'''''- V'"' ,T^nd em?nen^^
Mather, and others of this country, lie e-iuallv au:ainsl the most learned, pious, and emmcnt
•of ^mankind. This belief was the »uinta of llie day.
^S47.] Hon, Samuel Seicall 107
Judges proceeded with great caution, asking advice of some of the
wisest and best men in the community, and having the countenance
of rulers, ministers, and in general of all classes of men. But the
delusion was soon made manifest. Judge Sewall in particular was
convinced of his error, in the part which he had taken in the court
of trials; and often discovered deep regret and humiliation on
account of it. He notes particularly in his Journal of Dec. 24,
1696, on occasion of his son Samuel's reciting to him in Latin a
portion of Matthew xii, "the 7th verse did awfully bring to mind
the Salem Tragedie." And at a public Fast, Jan. 14, 1697, in the
order for which there was some reference to the doings of that court
of Oyer and Termirjer, and when he was under much affliction on
account of the death of an infant daughter and other troubles and
crosses, he presented to Rev. Samuel Willard, his minister, a " bill,"
which was read in the worshipping assembly ; (he standing up
while Mr. Willard read it, and bowing in token of assent when he
had done ;) in which, while with much delicacy he appears to have
studiously avoided saying any thing that might seem to implicate
Ihe other judges, he acknowledged his own guilt in the decisions of
that court, asked the pardon of it both of God and man, and depre-
cated the Divine judgments on account of his sin or the sin of any
other person, upon himself, his family, or the land.
But though he thus condemned himself for the part he had acted
in the trials at Salem, yet the public confidence did not appear to
have been shaken, either in him or the other Judws. For on the
first appointment of Judges of the Superior Court, under the Pi^ovin-
cial charter, Dec. 6, 1692, Mr. Sewall was chosen one. The others
were William Stoughton, Chief-Justice, Thomas Danforth, John
Richards, and Wait-Still Winthrop, each of whom, excepting Mr.
Danforth, had been members of the Court of Oyer and Terminer.
April 16, 1718, he was appointed to succeed Wait-Still Winthrop
as Chief-Justice of the Superior Court. And although from various
causes there were numerous changes in this court in his day, yet
he still retained his seat on the bench until 1728 ; when, in conse-
quence of his advanced years and increasing infirmities, he resigned
it ; having survived more than ten years all those who had been
members of that court from the beginning, and having officiated
in this capacity under the Colonial and Provincial governments
upwards of forty years. At the same time, he also resigned his
office of Judge of Probate for the county of Suffolk, to which he
had been appointed by Lieut, Gov. Tailer, in 1715.
lOS Memoir of [April,
Chief-Juslice Sewall was a man of distinguished piety. He
feared God from his youth, and apparently made it the main end
of his life to glorify the God of his fathers, by walking humbly and
unblamably before him. He was eminently a devout man ; con-
stant and exemplary in his attendance on the worship of God, both
in his family, and in the public assembly. He was a most diligent
hearer of the preaching of the gospel. This is proved by his
numerous manuscript volumes which still remain, containing the
texts and general outlines of sermons and lectures, which he heard
both at home and abroad. He would often devote a whole day to
fasting, reading the scriptures, and communion with God in secret.
On such occasions, he would be abundant in prayer not only for
himself, family, and near connections, but would also frequently
pour out his enlarged desires in copious intercessions, (minutely
enumerated in many instances in his Journal,) on behalf of the
college ; the civil and religious interests of the town, province, and
land in which he dwelt ; the aboriginal inhabitants and African
slaves ; the destruction of papal tyranny, superstition, and usurpa-
tion ; the universal extension and establishment of Christ's kingdom-
He was a diligent student of the Scriptures, reading them in their
inspired originals ; and was prayerfully solicitous not only to receive
and obey their instructions, but also, that the faith, worship, and
practice of the whole church of God should be in exact conformity
with them. The prophetic portions of the sacred volume he read
with an inquisitive mind, and held some opinions respecting the
events predicted in them, which would be considered singular at the
present day. Upon these and kindred topics, he took a deep inter-
est in conversing and corresponding with the Boston clergy gener-
ally, and with such men abroad as the Rev. Messrs. Higginson and
Noyes of Salem, Wise of Ipswich, Torrey of Weymouth, Walter
of Roxbury, and Stoddard of Northampton ; President Wadsworlh
of Harvard College, and Rector Williams of Yale College ; Gov.
Saltonstall of Connecticut and Gov. Burnet of New York, after-
wards of Massachusetts ; with most of whom, remnants of his
correspondence on these subjects are still in existence. In 1G97 he
published a work which he dedicated to Sir William Ashurst and
Lieut. Gov. Sloughton, called "Plucnomena Qujrdam Apocalyp-
tica," of which there was a second edition in 1727; and in 1713
another work styled " Proposals touching the Accomplishment of
Prophecies." Both of these productions of his pen were apparently
much read in his time, though they have now become obsolete.
1847.] Hon. Samuel SewalL 109
Judge Sewall was warmly attached to that system of faith, and
to those forms of worship and government in the church, which
were embraced and practised by the Puritan settlers of New Eng-
land. Occasionally he employed his pen in their illustration and
defence. And he was strongly opposed to any innovations in
doctrine, as well as jealous of any ceremonies or usages in divine
service, that savored of human invention. Still he abhorred perse-
cution, and exercised candor towards those who differed from him
in their modes of worship or discipline.
He possessed an ardent desire for the universal spread and
obedient reception of the gospel among mankind. He became
particularly interested in the spiritual condition of the aboriginal
natives, whom he believed, with the apostle Eliot, to be descendants
of the ten captive tribes of Israel. To encourage the praying
Indians at Natick, he occasionally met with them in their worship,
and frequently gave them pecuniary assistance. To those at
Sandwich, he contributed largely for building a meeting-house.
And from Mather's Magnalia it would seem, that for some Indian
congregation he erected a house of worship entirely at his own
expense. Hence those Indians "prayed for him under this character,
^ He loveth our nation for he hath built us a synagogue.' "
His zeal on behalf of the Indian natives being known, he was
chosen in 1699 one of the Commissioners of the Society in Eng-
land for the Propagation of the Gospel in New England and
parts adjacent ; and shortly after, their Secretary and Treasurer.
His sympathy for the enslaved Africans was very great. In 1700
he published a tract, entitled " The Selling of .loseph," in which he
advocated then* rights. In writing to Judge Addington Davenport,
just before he sat on the trial of Samuel Smith of Sandwich, for
killing his negro, he uses the following language : " The poorest
boys and girls in this Province, such as are of the lowest condition,
whether they be English, or Indians, or Ethiopians ; they have the
same right to religion and life, that the richest heirs have. And
they who go about to deprive them of this right attempt the bom-
barding of Heaven ; and the shells they throw will fall down on
their own heads."
John Saffin, a judge of the same court with Judge Sewall, and
a slave-holder, printed an answer to " The Selling of Joseph," to
which Judge Sewall alludes in a letter to Rev. John Higginson of
Salem, then the oldest minister in the Province, and one of the
most venerated men in New England. The letter is dated April
110 3Iemoir of [April,.
13, 1706, and the allusion is, '• Amid&t the frowns and hard words I
have met with for this undertaking, it is no small refreshment to me,
that I have the learned, reverend and aged Mr. Higginson for my
abettor. By the interposition of this breast work, I hope to carry
on and manage this enterprise with safety and success." In a letter
to Henry Newman at London, aflerwards agent for the Province of
New Hampshire, which accompanied a copy of " The Selhng of
Joseph," he desires him to do something "towards taking away
this wicked practice of Slavery/' expressing the opinion that
there would "be no progress in gospeiling" until slavery wa&
abolished.
Judge Sewall was a proficient in classical learning, and a friend
of learning and learned men. Such was the confidence in his
wisdom and discernment by the founders and Trustees of Yale
College, that he was employed by them in 1701, together with.
Hon. Isaac Addington, to draw up statutes for the regulation of
their infant seminary. And of Harvard College, of which he was
sometimes a Resident Fellow, and afterwards, as a member of the
Council, one of the Board of Overseers for many years, he was a
warm and steady friend and liberal benefactor.
In his judicial capacity, he was a person of distinguished integ-
rity and uprightness ; administering the laws of the land with
justice and impartiality, mingled with clemency; a terror to evil
doers, and a praise to such as did well.
He was also a person of eminent humility and meekness,
benevolence and charity. His house was a seat of hospitality,,
ever open to all good men. The learned found him an intelligent
companion ; the ministers of the gospel a liberal patron and friend.
He visited the fatherless and widow in their affliction, and gave
much alms to the needy, especially to indigent ministers or their
bereaved families. He distributed in the course of the last year
of his life four hundred copies of such publications as Mitchel on
the Glory of Heaven, Walter on the Holiness of Heaven, LeeV
Triumph of Mercy, Mather's Mighty Saviour, Mather^s Glory of
Christ, Higginson's Legacy of Peace, Loring on the New Birth,
The Strait Gate, Faith and Fervency in Prayer, Gibbs's Sermon to
Little Children, as is particularly noted in his Ahnanac for that
year. His last illness was of about a month's continuance. Pie
died in a triumphant hope of immortal life and glory, on the morn-
ing of Jan. 1, 1729-30, in the seventy-eighth year of his age.
Judge Sewall was thrice married j 1. to Hannah Hull, daughtec
1847.] Hon. Samuel SewalL 111
of Hon. John Hull; 2. to widow Abigail Tilley; and 3. to
widow Mary Gibbs, who survived him. He had children by his
first wife only; namely, seven sons and seven daughters. Of
these fourteen children only six lived to mature age, and only three
survived him. We purposely omit in this article a further account
of the family, as we intend to give in some future No. of this work,
a full Genealogical Memoir of the Sewall Family.
Judge Sewall left numerous volumes of manuscripts, indicative
of his industry and attentive observation. Among them, beside
several small volumes of a miscellaneous character, are,
1. A Journal of occurrences, &c., from Dec, 1673, to July,
1677. This was destroyed by a fire at Boston, in 1824 ; but a copy
of it had been previously taken, which yet remains.
2. Three volumes of .Journals, from Feb., 1684-5, to Oct., 1729,
within three months of his death. Also, a small volume, being a
Journal of his voyage to England, &c., in 1688.
3. A Letter Book, containing copies of his letters to his cor-
respondents, and in some instances, of theirs to him; from Feb.?
1685-6, to Sept., 1729.
4. A Common Place Book in quarto, containing extracts from
authors in English and Latin on various subjects which he had
read.
5. Five volumes in 12mo, containing sketches of sermons
and lectures, which he heard at home and abroad.
For most of the above facts, we are indebted to the Rev. Samuel
Sewall of Burlington, and the late John Farmer, Esq., of Concord,
N. XL
LETTER OF THE FIRST CHIEF-JUSTICE SEWALL TO HIS SON,
SAMUEL SEWALL, ESQ., OF BROOKLINE, GIVING AN ACCOUNT
OF HIS FAMILY.
Boston, April 21, 1720.
Dear Son,
You have often desired, that I would give you some account of the family of
which you are. And allho' I am much less ab'e to doe any thing of this nature now
when I have been left of my dear Parents very near Twenty years, yet considering the
longer I stay, the more unht I shall be, lake what I have to say as follows ;
Sir. Henry Sewall, my great Grandfather, was a Linen Draper in the City of Coven-
try in Great Britain. He acquired a great Estate, was a prudent Man, and was more
than once chosen Mayor of the City,
Mr. Henry Sewall, my Grandfather, was his eldest Son, who out of dislike to the
English Hierarchy sent over his only Son, my Father, Mr. Henry Sewall, to New
England in the year 1634, with Net Cattel and Provisions sutable for a new Plantation.
Mr. Cotton would have had my Father settle at Boston ; but in regard of bis Cattel he
chose to goe to Newbury, whither my Grandfather soon followed him. Where also my
Grandfather Mr. Stephen Dummer and Alice his wife likewise dwelled under the
Ministry of the Reverend Mr. Thomas Parker and Mr. James Noyes.
112 Letter of Chief-Justice Sewall. [April,
On the 25th March, 1640, Txichartl Saltonstall, Esq. Grandfather of Gnrdon Salton-
stall, Esq. now Governonr of Connecticut, joined together in Marriage my father Mr.
Henry Sewall, and my I'llother Mrs. Jane Dnmmer, eldest Child of Mr. Stephen Dum-
mer aforesaid, atui Alice his wife : my Father being then about 32, and my Mother
about 19 years of age.
But the Climat being not agreeable to my Grandfather and Grandmother Dnmmer,
(whose M\iden name was Archer) they returned to England the Winter following, and
my Father with them, and dwelt awhile at Warwick, and afterwards removed to
Hampshire. My Sister Hannah Tappin, their eldest Child, was born at Tunworth
May lOlh, 1649. Baptised by Mr. Haskins. I was born at Bishop Stoke, March 28,
165'3; so that the light of the Lord's Day was the first light that my Eyes saw, being
born a little before day-break. I was baptised by Mr. Rashly, (sometime Member of
the Old Church in Boston) in Stoke Church May"4th. in;'y2. Mr. Rashly first preached
a Sermon, and then baptised me. After which an entertainment was made for him and
many more. Some months after, my Father removed to Badesly, where my Brother
John Sewall was born Oct. 10, lO.")!, and was baptised in my Father's House Nov. 22
by Mr. Henry Cox, iMinister of Bishop Stoke. My brother Stephen Sewall was born
at Badesly Aug. 10th, 16.57, baptised in my father's house by the said Mr. Cox. * *
* * * jVIy Father had made one Vovage to New England to visit my Grandfather
Mr. Henry Sewall. And in the year 10-59, he went thither again; his rents at Newbury
coming to very little when remitted to England. In my father's absence, October 2-5,
16.59, my Sister Jane Gerrish was born at Badesly and was baptised by Mr. Cox at
Bishop Stoke in the house of Mr. Boys.
At this Badesly, by the merciful goodness of God, I was taught to read English. And
afterwards was educated in the Grammar School at Ramsey of which Mr. Figes was
Master.
My Father sent for my Mother to come to him to New England. I remember being
at Bishop Stoke and Bulesly, April 23, 1661, the day of the Coronation of K Charles
the 2d, the Thunder and Lightening of it. Quickly after my Mother went to Win-
chester with 5 small Children, Hannah, Samuel, John, Stephen and Jane; and John
Nash and Mary Hobs h'^r Servants ; there to be in a readiness for the Pool Waggons.
At this place her near Relations, especially my very worthy and pious Uncle Mr. Ste-
phen Dumrner took leave with Tears. Capt. Dummer of Swathling treated us with
Raisins and Almonds. My Mother lodged in Pump-yard London, waiting for the going
of the Ship, the prudent Mary, Capt. Isaac Woodgreen Commander. Went by water
to Graves-End where the Ship lay. Took in Shcr'p at Dover. Passengers in the Ship
at the same time were Major Brown, a young brisk Merchant, and a considerable
Freighter, Mr. Gilbert and his wife. He was Minister at Topsfield : Madam Bradstreet
[then Gardener] Mrs. Martha, Mr. Pitkins Sister, who died lately at Windsor, and many
others. We were about eight weeks at Sea, where we had nothing to see but Water
and the Sky; so that I began to fear I should never get to Shoar again ; only I thought
the Capt. and Mariners would not have ventured themselves if they had not hopes of
getting to Land again. Capt. Woodgreen arrived here on Satterday. I was overjoyed
to see Land again, especially being so near it as in the Narrows. 'Twas so late by that
time we got to the Castle, that our men held a discourse with them whether they
should tire or no, and reckoned 'twas agreed not to doe it. But presently after the Castle
fired; which much displeased the Ship's Company; and then they fired. On the Lord's
day my IMother kept aboard ; but I went ashoar, the Boat grounded, and I was carried
out in arms July 6, 1661. My Mother lodg'd at Mr. Richard Collicott's. This week
there was a publick Thanksgiving. My Father hastened to Boston and carried his
Family to Newbury by Water in Mr. Lewis * * * Brother Tapan has told me our
arrival there was upon Lecture-day which was Wednesday. Mr. Ordway carried me
ashore in his Canoe. We sojourned at Mr. Titccnnb's. ]\Iy Father presently sent me
to scViool to the Reverend and Excellent Mr. Thomas Parker, with whom I continued
till my entrance into the College ; being admitted by the very learned and pious Mr.
Charles Chaunccy.
Sept. 3. 1662 Mother was brought to bed of Sister Anne, Mr. Joshua Moodey the
Minister's Mother being her Midwife. Baptised by Mr. Parker.
May 8. 166.5 Sister Mehetabel was born : Baptised by Mr. Parker. She became wife
to the midwife's Grandson Mr. William Moodey. Dorothy Sewall (now Northend) was
born Oct. 29. 1668. Baptised by Mr. Parker.
At this time the commencement was in August. In the year 1667 my father brought
me to be admitted, by which means I heard Mr. Richard Mather of Dorchester preach
Mr. Wilson's Funeral Sermon. '^Ynur Fathers irlicrc arc t/iri/ ?" I was admitted by the
very learned and pious Mr. Charles Chauncey, who gave me my first Degree in the
year 1671. There were no Masters in that year. These Bachelours were the last Mr.
Chauncey gave a degree to, for he died the February following.
In July 1672, Dr. Hoar came over with his Lady and sojourned with your Grandfa-
^
]847.]
Col. Gookin's Letter. 113
tber Hull. He (Dr. Hoar) was my Aunt Quincey's Brother, and preached as an assist-
ant, to the Rev. Mr Thomas Thacher at the South Church. The College quickly
called him to be President. He was installed in the College Hall in December 1672.
Gov. Bellingham lay dead in his House, and Dep. Gov. Leverelt was the Chief Civil
Magistrat present at that Solemnity. The March following Mrs. Bridget Hoar, now
Cotton, was born in Cambridoe In 1G74 I took my 2d Degree, and Mrs. Hannah Hull,
my dear Wife, your honoured Mother, was invited by the Dr. and his Lady to be with
them a while at Cambridi;e. She saw me when I took my Degree and set her affection
on me, tho' I knew nothing of it till after our Marriage ; which was February 2Sth.
1G75-6. Gov. Bradstreet married us in that we call the Old Hall ; 'twas then all in
one, a very large Room. As I remember. Madam Thacher and Madam Paige, with
whom Gov. Bradstreet boarded, visited us the next day.
On the 2d of April, 1677, it pleased God to favour us with the birth of your brother
John Sewall, our first-born. In June 167S you were born. Your brother lived till the
September following, and then died. So that by the undeserved Goodness of God your
Mother and I never were without a child after the 2d of April 1677.
In tho Fall 1678, I was seized with the Small Pocks and brought very near to death ;
so near that I was reported to be dead. But it pleased GOD of his Mercy to Recover
me. Multitudes died, two of my special Friends; viz. Mr. John Noyes, and Ensign
Benjamin Thirston, who both died while I lay sick: and Mr. William Dummer, Son
of Jeremiah Dummer Esq., aged about 19 years. Presently after my Recovery, in
December, Col. Townsend and 1 were bearers to Mr. Joseph Tappin, one of the most
noted Shop-keepers in Boston.
And now what shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits '> The good Lord help
me to walk humbly and Thankfully with Him all my days ; and profit by Mercies and
by Afflictions; that through Faith and Patience I may also in due time fully inherit
the Promises. Let us incessantly pray for each other, that it may be so !
Samuel Sewall.
Jtugt.26, 1720.
[Postcript to the above letter, by the son of the writer, Samuel Sewall, Esq., of
Brooklinf, to whom the letter was addressed.
"June 30th, 1729, Rec-^i the following ace" of my Hon'l Father: viz. my Great Grand-
father Sewall lived at Newbury at Old Town Green where the first Meeting House
stood ; and upon the Removal of the Meeting House where it now stands (being Mr.
Tappin's Meeting House) He sold his House and Ground and moved to Rowley where
he died and was Buried."]
COL. GOOKIN'S LETTER TO REV. NATHANIEL GOOKIN OF HAMP-
TON, N. H.
Philadelphia, 9^"- 22'^ 1710. -,]
Dr sr
The business of y^ Province sometimes requires me to visit y^ extreme parts of
it and I am often obliged to stay at New Castle y^ chief town of y*^ next Government,
and by that means miss many opportunities of answering my friends' letters, this and
having very little to write that could entertain y" are y"^ reasons y*^ have not heard from
me of late. I have had two letters from y*" since I wrote y'^ last y^ 3'^ of Oct*". By
letters from Ireland I am informed two of our relatives are lately dead, viz. Robert
Gookin, son of my Uncle Robert, and Augustine Gookin, eldest son of my Uncle Charles.
My own affairs in y'' government are very likely to improve, for y^ last assembly who
were extremely y^ Proprietor's enemies and against raising money for y'^ support of
Gover'nt, a-e every one laid by this election, and such men chosen as 1 believe will
answer his expectations and mine.
By the packet I have letters from y<^ Proprietor, wherein he tells mee he has more
friends in this ministry than in y« last, and gives me fresh assurances of his friend in
case he resigns y^ government to y** crown, which he thinks he shall find it his interest
to do. I shall not give y*" any account of y" pubUc affairs since y<^ will be better in-
formed by ye prints. I shall not add, but only desire y^ will not take my backwardness
in writing in an unkind sense, but believe I have a due regard for all my relations and
that I am in a more particular manner
[Superscription.] D' Coss° y"" very affec'« Kinsman
To the Reverend Mr. Nath' Gookin, and Servt
att Hampton, N. Hampshire, Chas. Gookin.
Free Ch. Gookin. via Boston.
114 History of the [April,
HISTORY OF THE PILGRIM SOCIETY,
WITH A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE EARLY SETTLEMENT OF TLYMOUTH COLONY.
As introductory to a notice of the Pilgrim Society, the narra-
tion of a few facts in reference to the early settlement of New
England may be neither inappropriate nor uninteresting. It will
serve also to elucidate more fully the objects of the Society.
Religious persecution was the chief cause of the emigration of
our forefathers to this country. The memorable Reformation,
effected principally by the instrumentality of Luther and Calvin,
appeared in England in 1534, under Henry VIII. During its pro-
gress, in the reigns of Mary, Elizabeth, and James I, those who
were denominated Puritans^ were subjected to the most cruel op-
pression. Thousands sullered martyrdom ; many were banished ;
and others were doomed to perpetual imprisonment.
Those Puritans who lived in the north of England were, on
account of their dispersed state, divided, in the year 1606, into two
distinct churches. With one of these was connected the celebrated
John Robinson, who afterwards became its minister. Persecuted
for non-conformity to the established church, he, with a part of his
congregation, that they might worship God according to the dic-
tates of their consciences, removed in 1607-8 to Amsterdam, in
Holland, where religious toleration was then sanctioned by law;
and soon after, (in 1609,) they went to Leyden, where they formed
themselves into a church, according to the pattern prescribed, as
they supposed, by the word of God. In that place they remained
till their removal to America. " Their motives for this," (their
removal,) " were to preserve the morals of their youth ; to prevent
them, through want of employment, from leaving their parents and
engaging in business unfriendly to religion ; to avoid the incon-
veniences of incorporating with the Dutch ; to lay a foundation for
propagating the gospel in the remote parts of the world; and, by
separating from all the existing establishments in Europe, to form
the model of a pure church, free from the admixture of human
* The term Puritan was orig'inally a term of roproacli, thongli now ono of commnnda-
tion. Neal, in liis Ilistorv of tlio I'nritans, spoaks tluis of them : " If a man niainlained his
steady adhfri-nco to the Joctrincs of Calvin and Ilie Synod of J)ort ; if he kept the Sabbath
and frequented sermons ; if he maintained Ihmily reh'^^'ion and woiikl neither swear nor 1)6
drunk, nor comply with the fashionable vices of the times, he was called a P'/ritan.'' The
Puritans arosi! in the reii,'-n of (.|iieen J.;iizal)eth. After the famous Act of Unii'ormity, or, as
it is called, Ihe Bartholomew Act, passed by the I'Jnglish I'arliament, in lfii'r2, they were
called Non-conformists. Since that period thoy have been more ^'cncrally denominated
Diss«2Qlcrs.
18^7.] Pilgrim Sbciety. 115
additions." What Lord Brougham, of England, has said of the
North American colonies in general, is most strictly and emphati-
cally true of these individuals in particular. " All idea of wealth
or pleasure was out of the question. The greater part of them
viewed their emigration as taking up the cross, and bounded their
hopes of wealth to the gifts of the Spirit, and their ambition to the
desire of a kingdom beyond the grave. A set of men more con-
scientious in their doings, or simple in their manners, never founded
any commonweahh."
Such were the reasons which induced the founders of New
England to leave all that was dear to them in England and Holland,
and to remove to these then inhospitable shores ; reasons sufficient
to affect the minds, hearts, and conduct of some of the best men
that ever lived. Speaking of them. Governor Stoughton remarked,
" God sifted a whole nation that he might send choice grain over
into this wilderness."
In accomplishing their object, " it was agreed by the English
congregation at Leyden, that some of their number should go to
America to make preparation for the rest. Mr. Kobinson,* their
minister, was prevailed on to stay with the greater part at Leyden ;
Mr. Brewster,f their elder, was to accompany the first adventurers,
but these and their brethren remaining in Holland were to continue
to be one church, and to receive each other to Christian comm.union
without a formal dismission, or testimonial. Several of the congre-
gation sold their estates and made a common bank, which, together
with money received from other adventurers, enabled them to pur-
chase the Speedwell,! a ship of sixty tons, and to hire in England
* The Rev. Mr Robinson never came to New England as he intended ; but died at Ley-
den, March 1, 1G25, in the fiflieth year of his age. His widow and children afterwards came
to Plymouth. Mr. Eobinson received a university education in England, and ranked among
the first divines of his age. Prince, the New England Annalist, in his Chronology, thus
speaks of him : " lie was highly esteemed both by the city and university of Leyden, for his
learning, piety, moderation, and excellent accomplishments. The magistrates, clergy, and
scholars lamented his death as a public loss."
t Mr. William Brewster was born in England, 15G0, was educated at the Universitv of Cam-
bridge, and became a zealous Puritan. He resided in the north of England, and when the church
was formed over which the Rev. Messrs. Richard Cilflon and John Robinson were oidained
as pastors, the memliers met at his house on Lord's day for worship, so long as they were
perniitted by the civil authorities. When the church, with their pastors, on account of perse-
cution, had removed to Holland, Mr. Brewster was elected Ruling Elder. After the arrival
of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, he usually preached to them twice every Sabbath for nine years,
as they had no regular minister till Mr. Ralph Smith was ordained their pastor, in 1(J2'J; but
he never administered the sacraments. He was a man in whom the church reposed the
most unlimited confidence in respect to all their spiritual aflairs. For piety he was eminent.
For human as well as sacred literature, he had a great tasie ; and at his death, which occurred
April IG, IGy, being S.3 years old, he left a handsome library valued in that day &{ forty- three
pounds, a catalogue of which is to be found in the colony records. — Alleii's Biog. Diet.
X The ship Speedwell, commanded by Capt. Reynolds, proved leaky and unlit for the
voyage, and was discharged from service before the Pilgrims left Plymouth. The whole
company, therefore, which came over to this country, were passengers in the May I'lower.
116 ^ History of the [April,
the May Flower, a ship of one hundred and eighty tons, for the
intended enterprise." ^
The following graphic description of the attachment of the Pil-
grims to each other, and of their pious views and feelings on ihe
occasion of their separation, is found in Morton's New England
Memorial.
" Being prepared to depart, they had a solemn day of humilialion,
the pastor teaching a part of the day very profitably, and suitably to
the present occasion ; the text of Scripture was Ezra viii : 21. The
rest of the time was spent in pouring out of prayers unto the Lord,
with great fervency, mixed with abundance of tears. — When they
came to the place," (Delftshaven,) " they found the ship and all
things ready ; and such of their friends as could not come with
them, followed after them, and sundry came from Amsterdam to see
them shipped, and to take their leave of them. One night was
spent with little sleep with the most, but with friendly entertainment,
and Ciiristian discourse, and other real expressions of Christian love.
The next day, the wind being fair, they went on board, and their
friends with them, where truly doleful was the sight of that sad and
mournful parting, to hear what sighs, and sobs, and prayers did
sound amongst them ; what tears did gush from every eye, and
pithy speeches pierced each other's heart, that sundry of the Dutch
strangers, that stood on the quay as spectators, could not refrain
from tears : Yet comfortable and sweet it was, to see such lively
and true expressions of dear and unfeigned love. — Their reverend
pastor falling down on his knees, and they all with him, with watery
cheeks, commended them with most fervent prayers unto the Lord
and his blessing ; and then with mutual embraces and many tears,
they took their leave one of another, which proved to be the last
leave to many of them."
On the 6th of September, 1620, the adventurers sailed from
Plymouth, in the May Flower, and, on the 9th of November, they
arrived, after enduring a perilous voyage, in sight of Cape Cod.
Having entered the harbor, they, on the 11th day of the month,
after prayer and thanksgiving, subscribed a written instrument, by
which they were made a body politic. The covenant entered into
was signed by forty-one individuals, who, with their families,
amounted to one himdrcd and one persons. Mr. John Carver was
unanimously elected Governor of the colony for one year.f Though
* Holmes's American Annals.
t (.lovcrnor Carver died greatly lamented on the -jth of April following, having sustained
1847.] Pilgrim Society. 117
these adventurers undertook their enterprise under the authority and
sanction of a royal charter, yet they commenced their political exist-
ence as a republic. December 22, 1620, they disembarked and
went on shore. The place where they landed, called by the Indians
Patuxet, they named Plymouth, after the town in England from
which they last sailed.
Such was the origin of the settlement of the Plymouth colony.
Sentiments of high respect for the principles and character of the
first settlers of New England have been cherished in every suc-
ceeding generation of their descendants. They have been eager to
reward their inestimable service by commemorating their virtues
and piety, and by preserving a recollection of their sufferings, reso-
lution, and noble deeds, in so glorious a cause. In doing this they
have been actuated by the dictates of nature, reason, and gratitude.
On January 13, 1769, when the storm of British oppression was
gathering, and the time for open and decided resistance to the
crown was at hand, an association called the " Old Colony Club"
was formed at Plymouth, consisting of some of the principal men
of that place and vicinity ; and on December 22, of that year, the
" Landing of the Forefathers " was first celebrated.^ The Wins-
the office of chief-magistrate but four months and twenty-four days. " He was a man of great
prudence, integrity, and firmness of mind. He had a good estate in England, which he spent
in the migration to Holland and America. He was one of the foremost in action, and bore a
large share of sufiering in the service of the colony, who confided in him as its friend and
father. Piety,' humility, and benevolence, were eminent traits in his character." — Dr. Belknap.
On the death of Governor Carver, although only thirty-two years old, and confined at the
time by sickness, Mr. William Bradford was unanimously elected his successor, as Governor
of the colony. He conducted the affairs of the colony for the great part of the time, as chief,
and two or three years as second magistrate, with consummate prudence and ability for a
period of more than thirty-one years. — In his youth, he embraced the doctrines which were
taught by the venerable Ciiflon, and afterwards by Robinson, and became one of their most
devoted followers. He applied himself with great diligence to the study of the ancient lan-
guages, both Latin and Greek. Of the Hebrew his knowledge was intimate, and the French
and Dutch he spoke with ease. He read much on subjects of history and philosophy. In
theology he was deeply versed, and fev/ there were who could contend with liim successfully
in a polemical dispute. He wrote considerably ; the loss of his valuable manuscript history
of the colony to 1646, can never be supplied. — Dr. Thacher's History of Plymouth.
* The following dishes were served up for entertainment on the first anniver.sary ; and
the account is here inserted as a matter of curiosity : " 1, a large baked Indian whortleberry
pudding ; 2, a dish of sauquelach (succatach, corn and beans boiled together) ; 0, a dish of
clams; 4, a dish of oysters and a dish of cod fish; .5, a haunch of venison, roasted by the
first jack brought to the colony ; G, a dish of roasted sea fowl ; 7, a disli of frost lish and eels ;
8, an apple pie ; 9, a course of cranberry tarts and cheese made in the Old Colony." — Dr.
Thacher^s History of Plymouth.
The following toasts were al*o given on the occasion :
1. To the memory of our brave and pious ancestors, the first settlers of the Old Colony.
2. To the memory of John Carver and all the other worthy Governors of the Old Colony.
3. To the memory of that pious man and failbful historian, Mr. Secretary Morton.
4. To tlie memory of that brave man and good oliicer, Capt. Miles Standish.
5. To the memory of Massasoit, our first and best friend, and ally of the Natives.
G. To the memory of Mr. Ilobert Cushman, who preached the first sermon in New
England.
7. Tlie union of the Old Colony and Massachusetts.
8. May every person be possessed of tlie same noble sentiments against arbitrary power
that our worthy ancestors were endowed with.
9. May every enemy to civil or religious liberty meet the same or a worse fate than Arch-
bishop Laud.
118 History of the [April,
lows, Watsons, and Howlands were among those who were the
most prominent. Major-General John Winslow of Marshfield,
who had been an eminent officer in the war between England and
France, in 1754 — 1762, General Peleg Wadsworth, Colonel Ga-
maliel Bradford, and Hon. George Partridge of Duxbnry, Hon.
William Sever and General John Thomas of Kingston, Colonel
Alexander Scammell, then a teacher of youth in Plymouth, and
afterwards a distinguished officer in the American Revolution,
were original or early members of the Society.
" In the year 1773 the Association was dissolved, in consequence
of conflicting opinions existing among its members, in relation to
the American Revolution," and two of the early members of the
Club left the country, from attachment to the British government.
The following gentlemen have delivered sermons or addresses,
by the request of the " Old Colony Club," or of the inhabitants of
the town, or of the members of some one of the religious societies,
at the times of the anniversary at Plymouth, on the 22nd of Decem-
ber. Edward Winslow, Jr., Esq., Plymouth ; Rev. Chandler Rob-
bins, D. D., Plymouth ; Rev. Charles Turner, Duxbury ; Rev. Gad
Hitchcock, D. D., Pembroke ; Rev. Samuel Baldwin, Hanover ;
Rev. Sylvan us Conant, Middleborough ; Rev. Samuel West, D. D.,
Dartmouth ; Rev. Timothy Hilliard, Barnstable ; Rev. William
Shaw, D. D., Marshfield ; Rev. Jonathan Moore, Rochester ; Doct.
Zaccheus Bartlett, Plymouth ; Hon. John Davis, LL. D., Boston ;
Rev. John AUyne, D. D., Duxbury; Hon. John Quincy Adams,
LL. D., Quincy ; Rev. John Thornton Kirkland, D. D., Cam-
bridge ; Rev. Jonathan Strong, D. D., Randolph ; Rev. James
Kendall, D. D., Plymouth ; Alden Bradford, LL. D., Boston ;
Rev. Abiei Holmes, D. D., Cambridge ; Rev. James Freeman,
D. D., Boston ; Rev. Adoniram Judson, Plymouth ; Rev. Thad-
deus Mason Harris, D. D., Dorchester; Rev. Abiel Abbot, D. D.,
Beverly ; Rev. John Elliot, D. D., Boston ; Rev. James Flint, D. D.,
Salem ; Rev. Ezra Goodwin, Sandwich ; Rev. Horace Holley,
LL. D., Boston ; Hon. Wendell Davis, Sandwich ; and Hon.
Francis Calley Gray, Boston.
As the " Old Colony Club " had for many years ceased to act as
a society, and had, in fact, ceased to exist, that the object of the
annual celebration of the " Landing of our Forefathers " might be
10. May the Colonies be speedily delivered from all ihe Inirlhens and oppressions they now
labor under.
11. A s|)e(!dy and la.'^tinpp union bctwoon Great Britain and hor Colonies.
12. Unanimity, i)rosi)erily, and liaiipiness to the Colonies. — liitsselVs O-uide to Plymouth.
1847.] PUg;rim Society. 119
belter accomplished, a society was formed, November 9, 1819, by
the name of the " Old Colony Pilgrim Society," and immediately
went into operation. The Hon. Joshua Thomas, William Jack-
son, and Nathaniel M. Davis, Esqs., were chosen a committee on
behalf of the Society, to petition the General Court for an act of
incorporation. On February 24, 1820, the Society was incorporat-
ed and made a body politic, by the name of the " Pilgrim Society."
The design of the institution may in part be learned from a clause
in the first section of the act of incorporation, which is, " to perpet-
uate the memory of the virtues, the enterprise, and unparalleled
sufferings of their ancestors."
The " Landing of our Forefathers " was first celebrated by the
Pilgrim Society, December 22, 1820, that being the completion of
the second century since the settlement of New England, or the
landing of the Pilgrims. This event, which, in a most important
sense, gave existence to the nation, with all that is valuable in its
civil, literary, and religious establishments, was observed that year
with more than usual solemnity and interest. The Hon. Daniel
Webster delivered an address^ on the occasion, worthy of himsel
and the memory of those whose character and sufferings he s»
eloquently portrayed. A large concourse of people attended tb
celebration, and were escorted to the place of public service by t'e
Standish Guards, a military company so called in honor of Ca>t.
Miles Standish.f
There were present on the occasion, a delegation from the IVas-
sachusetts Historical Society, and from the American Antiquaian
Society. The Hon. Judge Davis addressed the Pilgrim Sociel/ on
behalf of the former institution, and the Hon. Levi Lincoh on
behalf of the latter. The Rev. Dr. Kendall replied to the one, and
Alden Bradford, Esq., replied to the other. The kindest senti-
ments and feelings universally prevailed, and the occasion wis one
of great satisfaction and rejoicing.
The Pilgrim Society, as such, annually commemorates he day
on which our Forefathers landed at Plymouth. On some 3f these
anniversaries, addresses have been delivered ; in 1820, ly Hon.
* The atklress was published, and has passed through several editions, and been a source
of considerable income to the Society.
t It is said of Capt. Siandish, lie possessed much native talent, was decided, ardent,
resolute, and persevering-, indiflerent to danger, a bold and hardy man, stern, austere, and
unyielding ; of exemplary piety, and of incorruptible integrity ; " an iron-nerved Puritan, who
could hew down forests and live on crumbs."
The Rev. John Thornton Kirkland, D. D., President of Harvard College, and the Rev.
Eleazar Wheelock, D. D., first President of Dartmouth College, were descendants of Capt.
Standish.
120 Hislonj of the [April,
Daniel Webster; in 1824, by Hon. Edward Everett; in 1829, by
Hon. William Sullivan ; in 183-1, by Rev. George Washington
Blagden ; in 1835, by Hon. Peleg Sprague ; in 1837, by Rev.
Robert B. Hall; in 1S3S. by Rev. Thomas Robbins, D. D. ; and in
1845, by Joseph R. Chandler, Esq. Since 1820, at the request of
some religious society or association, the following gentlemen have
delivered addresses on these anniversary occasions, though not spe-
cially before the Pilgrim Society ; Rev. Richard S. Storrs, D. D.,
Braintree ; Rev. Lyman Beecher, D. D., Boston ; Rev. Samuel
Green, Boston ; Rev. Daniel Huntington, North Bridgewater ; Rev.
Benjamin B. Wisner, D. D., Boston ; Rev. John Codman, D. D.,
Dorchester; Rev. Convers Francis, D. D., Watertown ; Rev. Jona-
than Bigelow, Rochester ; Rev. Samuel Barrett, Boston ; Rev. Wil-
liam T. Torrey, Plymouth ; Rev. John Brazier, D. D., Salem ; and
Rev. Mark Hopkins, D. D., Williamstown. In the addresses which
\have been delivered, the principles, motives, intentions, and charac-
ter of the Forefathers have been exhibited and approved ; the causes
)f their emigration, the interposition of God in their behalf, and the
florious results which have followed, have been glowingly described.
The Society erected in the year 1824 a monumental edifice ; the
j)rner-slone of which was laid with appropriate solemnities, and in
excavation made in it for the purpose, was deposited, with other
alleles, a plate having the following inscription : '• In grateful mem-
or\ of our Ancestors, who exiled themselves from their native
comiry, for the sake of religion, and here successfully laid the
fouldation of Freedom and Empire, December 22, A. D. JMDCXX.,
theildescendants, the Pilgrim Society, have raised this edifice, Au-
gu3t\xXXI. A. D. MDCCCXXIV."'
Tie edifice is built of unwrought split granite, and is seventy
feet i\ length by forty in width, and is two stories in height. It has
a hanijlsome Doric portico in front, eight feet wide, supported by six
pillars! sixteen feel high. The whole expense of the building and
its apjiirtenances was more than $15,000. Its location is pleasant
and presents a full view of the outer harbor of the town. The
principal hall is adorned by a magnificent painting, representing
our Foiefalhers. This picture, valued at $3,000, was a donation to
the Pil»rim Society by the artist, Henry Sargent, Esq., Boston.
It is a splendid representation of the Pilgrims at their arrival on
these western shores. Pilgrim Hall is the most suitable receptacle
for it; and Col. Sargent has exhibited a noble generosity in placing
it within its walls. The dimensions of the picture are sixteen feet
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by thirteen. It contains several groups of individuals attired in the
costume of their day. 1. Governor Carver and his wife and
children; 2. Governor Bradford ; 3. Governor Winslow ; 4. Wife
of Governor Winslow ; 5. Mr. William Brewster, the presiding
Elder; 6. Capt. Miles Standish ; 7. Mr. William W^hite and his
child Peregrine; 8. Mr. Isaac Allerton and his wife; 9. Mr. John
Alden; 10. Mr. John Turner; 11. Mr. Stephen Hopkins, his wife,
and children; 12. Mr. Richard Warner; 13. Mr. Edward Tilley ;
14. Mr. Samuel Fuller; 15. Wife of Capt. Standish; 16. Samosel,
an Indian Sagamore; 17. Mr. John Howland, of Governor Carver's
lamily, who married his daughter.
Ill the edifice there is a room set apart for a Library and a Cabi-
net of curiosities. It is already supplied with a number of volumes
and many manuscripts of early date. It is desirable that a copy of
all the works published by the Pilgrims and their descendants
should be deposited in the Library.
" Among the antiquities in the Cabinet of the Pilijrim Society are
the followino; :
" A chair which belonged to Gov. Carver. The sword of Mile:
Standish, presented by William S. Williams, Esq. A pewter dis!
which belonged to Miles Standish, presented by the late Josepi
Head, Esq. An iron pot which belonged to Miles Standish, pr-
sented by the late John Watson, Esq. A brass steelyard, ownd
by Thomas Southworth. A cane which belonged to Willi.-m
White; presented by Hon. John Reed. A dressing-case whch
belonged to William White. The gunbarrel with which Kng
Philip was killed, presented by ]Mr. John Cook of Kingston. ';he
original letter of King Philip to Gov. Prince, written in 1662. A
china mug and leather pocket-book which belonged to ThoTias
Clark. A piece of ingenious embroidery, in a frarne, executed by
Lora Standish, a daughter of Miles Standish; presented by Rev
Lucius Alden of East Bridgewater. Many curiosities are sill in
the hands of individuals and families, which might add mich to
the interest of Pilgrim Hall."'
The following Portraits embellish Pilgrim Hall: "1. of Edward
Winslow, painted in London in 1651, copied from the original, by
C. A. Foster. 2. of Josiah Winslow, the first native Governor of
the Old Colony, painted in London in 1651, copied from the orig-
inal, by C. A. Foster. 3. of Gov. Josiah Winslow's wife, Penelope
Pelham, copied from the original, by C. A. Foster. 4. of General
John Winslow, copied from the original, by C. A. Foster The
. 8
122
Hislonj of the [April,
portrait of Gov. Edward Winslow is the only one preserved, of those
individuals who came in the Mayflower. The originals of these
paintings belong to Isaac Winslow, Esq., of Boston, and are now
in the rooms of the Massachusetts Historical Society. 5. A portrait
of the Hon. Ephraim Spooner, presented by Thomas Davis, Esq., of
Boston. 6. A portrait of John Alden, Esq., of Middleborough,
who died in 1821, aged 102 years, who was the great-grandson of
John Alden, who came in the Mayflower; painted and presented
by Cephas Thompson, Esq. 7. A portrait of Hon. John Trum-
bull, presented by Col. John Trumbull. This portrait was painted
in 1781. The face was executed by Mr. Stewart, and the other
parts by Mr. Trumbull himself, while a student with him. 8. A
portrait of James Thacher, M. D., late Librarian and Cabinet-
Keeper of the Pilgrim Society. It was painted by Mr. Frothmgham,
in January, 1841, by order of the Pilgrim Society, pursuant to a
vote expressing their sense of the valuable services he had rendered,
\in promoting the objects of said society.*
" The HaU contains also a bust of Hdn. Daniel Webster, present-
fd by James T. Hayward, Esq., of Boston; and the bust of Hon.
\ohn Adams, presented by Samuel Nicholson, Esq.*'
For an account of "Forefathers' Rock" and the beautiful mon-
ument erected by the Pilgrim Society for its preservation, we make
t)b following extract from Dr. Thacher's History of Plymouth.
"hie inhabitants of the town," [1774] "animated by the glorious
split of liberty which pervaded the Province, and mindful of the
prLious relic of our Forefathers, resolved to consecrate the Rock on
wllch they landed to the shrine of liberty. Col. Theophilus
Colon and a large number of the inhabitants assembled, with
abolt twenty yoke of oxen, for the purpose of its removal. The
rocllwas elevated from its bed by means of large screws ; and in
aiteApting to mount it on the carriage, it split asunder, without any
violelcc. ' As no one had observed a flaw, the circumstance occa-^
sion4l some surprise. It is not strange that some of the patriots ot
the diy should be disposed to indulge a little in superstition, when
in favpr of their good cause. The separation of the rock was con-
sce-nres the Pilgrim Ro<-,U from n.rUior doi-rchiii-m. rocor<li !or the 'f "'*'' '^^ '''^J' I'^
visit -Is." Ur. Th^.chcr died May -^3, 1^1 L aged 'JO -The two extracts ab.r.c arc taken from
tlie Guide to Plymouth.
^^'^'''•J Pilgrim Society. 123
strued to be ominous of a division of the British Empire. The
question was now to be decided whether both parts should be
removed, and being decided in the negative, the bottom part was
dropped again into its original bed, where it still remains, a few
inches above the surface of the earth, at the head of the wharf.
The upper portion, weighing many tons, was conveyed to the lib-
erty-pole square, front of the meeting-house, where, we believe,
waved over it a flag with the far-famed motto, ' Liberty or death.'
This part of the rock was, on the 4th of July, 1834, removed to
' Pilgrim Hall,' and placed in front of that edifice, under the charge
of the Pilgrim Society. A procession was formed on this occa-
sion, and passed over Cole's hill, where lie the ashes of those who
died the first winter.
" A miniature representation of the Mayflower followed in the
procession, placed in a car decorated with flowers, and drawn by
SIX boys. The procession was preceded by the children of both
sexes of the several schools in town. On depositing the rock in
front of the Hall, a volley of small arms was fired over it by the
Standish Guards, after which, an appropriate address was delivered
by Doct. Charles Cotton, and the services were closed with a prayer
by Rev. Dr. Kendall.
" It aff"ords the highest satisfaction to announce, that the long
desired protection of the ' Forefathers' Rock ' is at length com-
pleted; and it may be pronounced a noble structure, serving the
double purpose of security to the rock and a monument to the
Pilgnms. The fabric was erected in June of the present year,
[1835,] and consists of a perfect ellipse, forty-one feet in perimeter,
formed of wrought iron bars, five feet high, resting on a base of
hammered granite. The heads of the perpendicular bars are har-
poons and boat-hooks alternately. The whole is embellished with
emblematic figures of cast iron. The base of the railing is studded
with emblems of marine shells, placed alternately reversed, having
a striking effbct. The upper part of the railing is encircled with a
wreath of iron castings, in imitation of heraldry curtains, fringed
with festoons ; of these there are forty-one, bearing the names in
bass-relief of the forty-one Puritan fathers who signed the memorable
compact while in the cabin of the Mayflower, at Cape Cod, in
1620. This valuable and interesting acquisition reflects honor on
all who have taken an interest in the undertaking. In the original
design by George W. Brimmer, Esq., ingenuity and correct taste
are displayed; and in all its parts, the work is executed with much
124 Histonj of the [^^P^'^'
judgment and skill. The castings are executed in the most im-
proved style of the art. This appropriate memorial will last lor
Lges, and the names and story of the great founders of our nation
will be made familiar to the latest generation. This monument
cost four hundred dollars. The fund was obtained by B^bscnption ;
Lieut. Gov. Armstrong heading the paper, and Samuel T. Tisdale,
Esq., of New York, contributing one hundred dollars. The author
of this work" (Dr. Thacher,) "had the honor and satisfaction ot
bein^T the active agent in its execution."
This account of the Pilgrim Society we conclude, by expressing
our high commendation of its object. To be affected at the suffei-
incs of the Pilgrims of New England; to exercise gratitude lor
their inestimable labors and sacrifices ; to venerate their virtue and
piety • to revere their principles of religious and civil liberty ; and
to hand down a suitable memorial of them to succeeding genera-
tions, is at once the duty and privilege of their descendants^ Most
cordially can we adopt the expressive language of President Dwight,
in speaking of our ancestors. « When I call to mind," says he,
« the history of their sufferings on both sides of the Atlantic, when
I remember their preeminent patience, their unspotted piety, their
immovable fortitude, their undaunted resolution, their love to each
other, their justice and humanity to the savages, and their freedom
from all those stains which elsewhere spotted the character, even oi
their companions in affliction, I cannot but view them as illustrious
brothers, claiming the veneration and applause of all their posterity.
By me the names of Carver, Bradford, Cushman,^ and Standish,
will never be forgotten, until I lose the power of recollection.
* " On the
.e n,h of November, [1^211 Robert C-^^;-l^^^:^^X^ ^"^^
from Enelan.l, ^vitb tl.irty-five persons, dcsUncd ^y'j'^l^'V^Je adventurers V London, who
Plvmonlh colonists received a charter pmcnn-dor^^^^^^^^^^ ^^J^^ acknowledged the
hail been originally concerned ^-'''i ''V^ ' ' ,,^ .*-; *;. ^e into this part of the country, where
extraonlinary blessn.g of Heaven, in ^1 ■''•'^"''S^l'^ , ,iov the erri ory under the authority ol
they ha<l happily ob.an,ed nernuss.on to possess ^l'''^; V,^^^}^;, ,,,,/^,„,„/,.
the president and councl for the allairs of New i>"f ' '";, p,,, ',ne (for so the vessel was
The names of the ,hir.y-nve persons who '•f"^^ ;">^,^"\nim.C<>nncr, John Adams,
called.) are, Robert Cus^una,., ^^^l.-"\ '{^;"v ''^ I'rcnce. (Prince,)
W.lham Tench, John Cannon, W.lham }^/"-.' ''<,™ J,„'' Sim I'hil.p De La Noye,
afterwards Governor, Sle|ihen Lean, Closes ^''""'l**''"' ,' ' t 15 „.es (Brings,) James
?Delano.) Edward Bompasse (Bu.npns, '»"';^^";^I^'^, , ; ^^ r'"« «""*'>'' ■^'^"=^*''^*'^
(■olonv,to procure a grant of lands in ^mer ca and m 1( U I e ^^j;^ ^^^-^ ,,.;„, Uae first
Bradford, second governor of the ,p'l''"y' ''"^ ';;'*';■ ,,^,'Xli"ed to re Un, push the voyage.
1847.] Pilgrim Societij. 125
Our apology for appending so many notes to this historical notice
is, that they illustrate the character of the Pilgrims of New Eng-
land and the times in which they lived, and thus serve to accom-
plish the object we have in view. For instance, a few sentences in
the farewell discourse of the Rev. Mr. Robinson, who was in an
important sense the Father of the Plymouth colony, show the cast
of mind, the religious faith, and ihe adherence to Protestant princi-
ples, of himself and of his flock.^
The first Presidents of the Society were Hon. Joshua Thomas,
John Watson, Alden Bradford, LL. D., and Nathaniel M. Davis,
Esqs.
The present officers are Charles H. Warren, President; William
Davis, Vice-President ; Andrew L. Russell, Recording Secretary;
Benjamin M. Watson, Corresponding Secretarij ; William S,
Russell, Librarian and Cabinet- Keeper ; Nathaniel M. Davis, John
B. Thomas, Isaac L. Hedge, William M. Jackson, Schuyler
Sampson, Joseph Cushman of Plymouth, and James T. Hayward
and William Thomas of Boston, Trustees.
a minister, yet, while at Plymouth, he delivered a discourse in the form of a sermon " on the
Sin and Dangerof Sell- Love." which was the first sermon from New England, ever printed. It
was first published at London, 1622, then at Boston, 1724, and at Plymouth, 17S5. After his
death, Mr. Cushman's family came to New England. Many are tlieir descendants in this
country. — Allen^s Biog. Diet. — Farmer'' s Register.
* "Brethren," said he, " we are now quickly to part from one another, and whether I may
ever hve to see your face on earth any more, the bod of heaven only knows ; but whether
the Lord hath appointed that or not, I charge you before God and his bisssed angels, that
you follow me no farther than you have seen me foUow the Lord Jesus Christ. Jf God
reveal any thing to you by any other instrument of his, be as ready to receive it as ever you
were to receive any truth by my ministry ; for I am fully persuaded, I am very coniident,
that the Lord has more truth yet to break forth out of his holy word. For my part, I cannot
sufficiently bewail the condition of the reformed churches, who are come to a period in
religion, and will go at present no farther than the instruments of their reformation. The
Lutherans cannot be drawn to go beyond what Luther saw ; whatever part of his will our
good God has revealed to Calvui, they will rather die than embrace it ; and the Calvinists,
you see, stick fast where they were left by that great man of God, who yet saw not all things.
" This is a misery much to be lamented, for though they were burning and shining lights in
their times, yet they penetrated not into the whole counsel of God ; but were they now living,
would be as willing to embrace further light, as that which they at first received. 1 beseech
you to remember that it i* an article of your church covenant, that you shall be ready to
receive whatever truth shall be made known to you from tlie written word of God. Remem-
ber that, and every other article of your sacred covenant. But 1 must here withal exhort you
to take heed what you receive as truth. Examine it, consider it, and compare it with other
Scriptures of truth, before you receive it ; for it is not possible that the Christian world
should come so lately out of such thick antichristian darkness, and the perfection of knowl-
edge should break forth at once."
126
Passengers of
[April,
PASSENGERS OF THE GOLDEN HIND.
(The First Englishmen in North America.)
BY SAMUEL G. DRAKE, M. A.
[The above engraving is an exact copy of an armed ship of the time of Queen Elizabeth,
the original puWication of wliicli bears date 15'J4, and is to be found in that rare old work,
on " Nauigation, lately collected out of the best Modanie writers thereof hy IM. Blundiuile,
and by hi;n reduced into such a plaine and orderly forme of teaching as euery man of a
meane capacitie may easily vnderstand tlie same."
It is doubtless a much better representation of the ships that transported our fathers to these
shores than any hitherto given.]
It was long ago remarked that but for the voyages and expeditions
of Sir Francis Drake, North America would have remained unsettled,
if not almost unknown, for many years, if not for ages. To those who
are familiar with the history of the state of Eurof)e during the century
in which Elizabeth lived, no argument will be required to convince
them of the truth of that position.
An exce[)tion may be taken to the heading of our article, but we
are well aware of the voyages of the Cabots, of Ponce de Leon, and
of Verazzini; the former of whom it is said discovered Newfound-
land, and the latter ravaged some part of Florida ; and that Verazzini,
a little later, was eaten by the Indians of North America. If we con-
sult history, popularly known as such, it will hardly appear that the
Cabots set foot on these shores, while what was done by the others
*ended only to discourage voyages of discovery in this hemisphere.
It is the intention in this article to furnish as complete a list of the
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persons who sailed upon the voyage with Sir Francis Dkake round
the world, as can l)e collected, after long and patient search and inves-
tigation. That such a list or catalogue cannot fail to be interesting at
this day, we feel assured, for two reasons ; first, because they were prob-
ably the first Englishmen, (certainly the first whose names we have,)
who landed in North America ; and secondly, many of them bore names
common amongst us, even to this time. Whether they were the ances-
tors or connections of the ancestors of these, we leave for the inves-
tigation of those who bear these names, or who may have the
curiosity and leisure to pursue the interesting inquiry.
A third reason might have been given why such a catalogue of
names should be made out, had we published earlier, but as a settle-
ment of the " Oregon Question" has taken place, no one will be likely
to put in a claim to any part of that territory by right of discovery made
by his ancestor; and hence an emigrant to that region has no other
reason for any interest he may take in the following names than any
of us have on this side of the Kocky Mountains. And instead of the
ancient claim of rights by discovery, the Oregonian must now
console himself as well as he can with this distich of our famous rev-
olutionary poet, Freneau;
For the time once was here, to the world be it known,
That all a man sail'J by, or saw. was his own.
By the following list it will be seen that the largest number of those
who embarked in the voyage, continued during it, and that some others
did not; while of some it is uncertain whether they continued in it,
returned with Capt. Winter, were lost with Capt. Thomas, or are
otherwise to be accounted for.
Drake set sail from Plymouth, Nov. 15, 1577, and returned to the
same port Sept. 26, 1580.
The following is the last entry, in the only true and authentic jour-
nal preserved of that voyage. It is entitled " THE WORLD Encom-
passed by Sir Francis Drake,"&c., and was printed in a small quarto
volume, with this imprint, " London, Printed for Nicholas Bovrne,
and are to be sold at his shop at the Royall Exchange. 1C2S."
"And the 26. of Sept. [1580 in the margin,] (which was Monday in the iust
and ordinary reckoning of those that had stayed at home in one place or coun-
trie, but in our coputation was the Lord's day or Sonday) we safely with ioyfull
minds and thankfvll hearts to God, arriued at Plimoth, the place of our first
setting forth after we had spent 2. yeares 10. moneths and some few odde daies
beside, in seeing the wonders of the Lord in the deep, in discouering so many
admirable things, in going through with so many strange aduentures, in escap-
ing out of so many dangers, and ouercomming so many difficulties in this our
encompassing of this neather globe, and passing round about the world, which
we haue related."
We now proceed with the proposed catalogue of names, in which
we shall study brevity.
FRANCIS DRAKE, Admiral, or as that officer was then generally denominated,
general, of the expedition, in the ship called the Pelican, which name she
bore until she entered the South Sea, wixen it was changed to the Golden
128 Passengers of [April,
Hind. Ho was born about 1537,* and died on board his ship near Porto Bello,
Jan. 28, 1.596.
JOHN WINTER, Vice-Admiral, in the Elizabeth. He continued in the voyage
till the passing of the Straits of Magellan, when a storm, which for its fuiy
and duration, had never been known to him or his companions, made every
heart quail but the Admiral's, and compelled him, for his own safety, as he
contended, to forsake the voyage and return to England. How many returned
with him, we have no means of knowing, at present.
To form an estimate of the violence of the tempest which deprived Drake
of all his ships but that in which he himself was, one must recur to the
original Journal of the voyage before noticed. That the reader may have
an idea of that curious woik, and lest he may never see it, a short extract
will here be introduced. The writer of the Journal was in the Admiral's
ship, to which it applies.
" For such was the present danger by forcing and continuall flawes, that we were
rather to looke tor present death then hope for any deliuery, if God almightie should
not make the way for vs. The winds were such as if the bowels of the earth had
set all at libertie ; or as if a'l the clouds vnder heauen had beene called together, to
lay their force vpon that one place : The seas, which by nature and of themselues
are heauie, and of a weightie substance, were rowled vp from the depths, euen from
the roots of the rockes, as if it had beene a scroll of parchment, which by the
extremity of heate runneth together : and being aloft were carried inmost strange
manner and abundance, as feathers or drifts of snow, by the violence of the winds, to
water the exceeding tops of high and loftie moiintaines. Our anchors, as false friends
in such a danger, gaue ouer their holdfast, and as if it had beene with horror of the
thing, did shrinke downe to hide themselues in this miserable storme ; committing
the distressed ship and helpelesse men to the vncertaine and rowling seas, which
tossed them, like a ball in a racket. In this case, to let fall more anchors would
auaile vs nothing: for being driuen from our first place at anchoring, so vnmeasurable
was the depth, that 500. fathome would fetch no ground : So that the violent storme
without intermission; the impossibility to come to anchor; the want of opportunitie
to spread any sayle ; the most mad seas; the lee shores; the dangerous rocks; the
contrary and most intolerable winds; the impossible passage out; the desperate
tarrying there ; and ineuitable perils on euery side, did lay before vs so small likeli-
hood to escape present destruction, that if the speciall providence of God himselfe
had not supported vs, we could neuer haue endured that wofull state: as being
inuironed with most terrible and most fearfull iudsemenls round about. For truly
it was more likely that the mountaines should have beene rent in sunder, from the
top to the bottome, and cast headlong into the sea, by these vnnatural winds, than
that we, by any helpe or cunning of man, should free the life of any one amongst vs.
" Notwithstanding, the same God of mercy which delivered /ojias out of the
Whales belly, and heareth all those that call vpon him faithfully, in their distresse ;
looked (lovvne from heauen, beheld our teares, and heard our humble petitions, ioyned
with holy vovves. Euen God (whom not the winds and seas alone, but euen the
diuels themselues and powers of hell obey) did so wonderfully free vs, and make our
way open before vs, as it were by his holy Angels still guiding and conducting vs,
that more then the affright and amaze of this estate, we received no part of damage
in all the things that belonged vnto vs.
" But escaping from these straites and miseries, as it were through the needles ey
(that God might haue the greater glory in our deliuery) by the great and ellectuall
care and trauell of our Gcnerall, the Lord's instrument therein ; we could now no
longer forbeare, but must needes tinde some place of refuge, as well to provide water,
wood, and other necessaries, as to comfort our men, thus wornc and tired out, by so
many and so long intollorable toyles : the like whereof, its to be supposed, no traveller
hath felt, neither hath there ever beene, such a tempest (that any records make men-
tion of) so violent, and of such continuance, since Noali/s flood; for as hath beene
sayd, it lasted from September 7. to October 28, full 52 dayes."
Though this extract be long, we have given but the closing part of the
description of the storm. When we consider that it was winter in that region,
* The time of Sir Francis Drake's birlU has usually been fixed at 1.545; but from genealog'-
ical and oilier iiiveiitigations, it appears that he must have been born as early as 1037.
1847.J
the Gulden Hind. 129
whli?^ "''/''? n^^'^T '^^'' ^^^ ^''''■™ ("f "'^i'^^^ ^^-e have heard so much,)
whi^h overtook Columbus smks into comparative insignificance.
....•thnnr""''^ close this lengthened digression, (if so it may be considered,)
uithout an extract from a Poem on the Death of Drake by Charlks Fitz-
UEFFREV ; who m the following passage seems to have had the wild scenes
01 leira del J^uego, m a dismal winter's night, vividly before him : —
" Hug-e mountain islands of congealed ice,
Floating- (like Delos) on the stormy main,
Could not deter him from his enterprise,
Nor blood congealina: winter's freezing pain,
Enforce him, coward like, turn back again ;
Valor in greatest danger shines most bright,
As full-faced Phoebe in the darkest night."
*^^.f,^. Tu^^^^f; «^Ptain «f the Marigold. He was lost with all his company,
atte. the ex-pedition had passed the Straits of Magellan, in the terrible tern-
10^1 V PHP LTJd^''' among the islands of Terra del Fuego.
,hi ^^^^TER, captain of the Swan. He probably continued throughout
me voyage. -. j 3
'^eSfJtf ^^°^^^d ""TT °^ '^^^ Christopher. He was with Drake in his
nn I fn ^^ '^f 1 *" Th A,"^«"ca, and seems always to have been with him
and to have followed his fortunes as long as he lived, and to have died almost
likphirT/riu'''? his beloved commander; not however from <lisease
THOMA^'nR?/J 1^^"'* "^ his enemy, being killed by the Spaniards,
to hi K ^' ^^^ yoi^ngest brother of the Admiral. He does not appear
r^ilj f T '" """^ command at the outset of the voyage, but was soon after
lbo^?i« command of one of the ships. At this tfme he was probably
about 18 years of age. He continued with his brother in most of his voyages
at teruards, was with him m his last voyage, and in command of a ship.
• Z ^im are descended the Drakes of Buckland, and of several other places
in ine south ol Devonshire.
^^•i^Si^ FLETCHER chaplain to the expedition. He kept a journal of the
MuS^m J^ll °^ 't-'u V" ^^^- '^ ^^'^ «''" to be seen in the British
nr,^tin ]', ^™"' ^^^'""^ ^^^ ^^'^^""^ before mentioned is supposed to be
piincipaiiy made up. ^^
^ H^ltfV? ^^^P^^ who sailed in Capt. Winter's ship, and returned with him.
Tfvmvr " account of his voyage.
rew.r^^/ff^L'^^, ^"^ ^^^"^the first to discover a Spanish treasure-ship was
Inpfnnt ^ 'he Admiral with his gold chain, " which he usually wore.'' He
nnfh.hl/PP^'"" ^"""'^ ^^^" °^ 'h^ Admiral's immediate family, but was very
exnSn fnn "'^' '"'^T''- "^ ^'^' afterwanls a captain in Fenton's disastrous
h'^nJ if tv. f T'^ ""V^ '"^ *h^ """'^'h °f 'he Rio de la Plata, fell into the
heard of after'''''' '"''' '^^ hands of the Spaniards, and was not
HENRY DRAKE. Of his relationship to the Admiral we have no certain
J£nowledge, nor are we certain that he was one of the "great voyaoe-" He
SL'V ^^'' ^7^P' \^s present when a cannon-shot from the'castle of
offi.Pr« "" ^T^'^ '^™"?^ Sir Francis's ship, while he with his principal
utf 1 ^^^o ^ '^"PP^'-'^'h-eh shot struck his seat from under him, mortally
pounding Capt. Brute Browne and Sir Nicholas Clifford. " This " says Dr
Thomas Fu ler, " I had from the mouth of H.nkv DrIke, Esq., th^re present;
t?S^Lt ^"'^ ^'"^'■'hv parishioner lately deceased." ' ' i 7
FRANCIS PRETTY. About this individual there has been of late much
controversy ; whether or not he was one of Drake's company, and if he was
whether he was the author of the " Famous Voya-e," (as that around the
world was styled,) first printed by Haklnyt, in 15sl We ifavf not space here
!fn£ K " K ''" ^-^^mination of that question, and shall only remark, that it is
possible he may have been one of Drake's company. Some have made him
sailpdw^rr ' r i^^' ^P'"'°" ''"" ""'^'^^'^ '■^J^'^'- I' i« «ert^i" that he
sailed with Cavendish, and wrote an account of his voyage. The two voyages
130 Passengers of [April,
of Drake and Cavendish were printed in connection, which may have given
rise to an error. Dr. Twiss, in his late e.\ainination of the Oregon Question,
has, to our mind, set the matter in a clear light.
GEORGE FORTESCUE, probably a connection of Drake, and perhaps of the
family of Bartholomew Fortescue, Esq., whose daughter Gertrude married
Sir Bernard Drake of Ash. This George Fortescue left a MS. account of the
voyage, or at least some part of it, as we are informed by Dr. Fuller. He
was a captain under his old commander in the West Indies, in 1585, and died
during that expedition.
THOMAS DOUGHTY. One of those, who, if we can credit Herrera, went
out as a gentleman, ^-'to learn navigation " and naval warfare, without any
particular office. He became mutinous before the fleet arrived on the coast
of Brazil, and was finally tried, condemned, and executed on a small island
in the harbor of Port St. Julian. " In the Hand," says the writer of the voyage,
"as we digged to burie this gentleman, we found a great grinding stone,
broken in two parts, which wee tooke and set fast in the ground, the one part
at the head, the other at the feet, building vp the middle space with other
stones and turfes of earth, and engraved in the stones the names of the par-
ties buried there, with the time of their departure, and a memoriall of our
general Is name in Latine, that it might the better be vnderstood, by all that
should come after vs." He was buried with Mr, Oliver, who had just been
killed by the Indians.
THOMAS HOOD, mentioned only in connection with the case of Doughty.
THOMAS BLACOLER, afterwards in the expedition of Fenton. The name
is spelt with variation. There are those bearing it now in New England.
JOHN GRIPE. Perhaps a mistake for '-John the Greek."
LEONARD VICARY, who was an advocate for Doughty. The name of Vicary,
though not common in New England, is to be met with, and has probably
been known in Massachusetts since 1680. In that year, Seth, according to
Farmer, was admitted a freeman of Hull ; and he adds, "this name has been
in New Hampshire within a few years."
CRANE, perhaps Ralph Crane, who afterwards served with Fenton, in
1582.
THOMAS CHESTER, also a witness in the case of Doughty.
ROBERT WINTERLY.
• — OLIVER, the master-gunner in the fleet, killed by the Patagonians.
THOMAS CUTTLE, belonging to the Admiral's ship, with the rank of captain.
JOHN DOUGHTY, a younger brother of Thomas, who was executed.
JOHN BROWN, a trumpeter, an evidence against Doughty.
JOHN COOK. It is doubtful whether anyone of the company bore this name,
yet a MS. bearing it has been made use of in a collection of voyages, the
whole purport of which seems to be an attempt to cast a stain on the pro-
ceedings of Drake in the case of Doughty. It is supposed to have been
written by some one present in the fleet, and the name of the transcriber may
have been taken for the author. A John Conycrs is mentioned by Mr. Barrow
as "an annotator on" the original narrative, now in the British Museum.
JOHN FRYE, who, with more courage than discretion, jumping on shore in
Africa, was seized by the Moors and carried off. He finally returned to
England.
EDWARD BRIGHT, a chief accuser of Thomas Doughty.
THOMAS GOOD, prominent in the case of Doughty.
JOHIV BREWER, one of the company who landed on the island of Mocha
with the Admiral, and were attacked by the Indians. He received seventeen
wounds, yet recovered, and sailed afterwards with Cavendish.
HUGH SJNIITH, mentioned in connection with the ali'air of Doughty.
RICHARD MINIVY, who was killed by the Spaniards near Cyppo, Dec. 19,
1578.
ROBERT WINTER. Perhaps the same called Winta-ly in one account, and
IVinlcrhic in anntli(?r.
PETER CARDER, who with seven others separated from the Admiral at the
western mouth of the Straits of Magellan, during the tempest before men-
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the Golden Hind. 131
tioned. In an open boat they succeeded in repassing the Straits, coasted the
continent to Brazil, through every variety of sutfering, until Carder alone was
left alive. He finally reached England after nine years' absence, and was
admitted to the presence of Queen Elizabeth, who heard from, his own mouth
the tale of his adventures. Purchas got from him the account which we
have, and which he published in '-his Pilgrims."
WILLIAM PITCHER, who was one of the companions of Carder, and lived to
reach the coast of Brazil, where he died from drinking too freely of water,
when near dead of thirst.
JOHN AUDLEY, one of those who favored Doughty's mutinous conduct.
WARRALL, also deeply concerned in the mutiny.
ULYSSES, probably an African, servant to Capt. Winter.
COBB, [Caube in the narratives] with Winter or Thomas.
CHARLES, also with Winter or Thomas, but once mentioned.
ANTHONY, also with Winter or Thomas, and but once mentioned.
WILLIAM HAWKINS, perhaps a brother of Sir Richard Hawkins, and son of
Sir John Hawkins, Kt. He was afterwards vice-admiral under Capt. Fen-
ton, in the expedition of 1582.
JOHN DEANE, a witness in the case of Doughty. Whether he continued
throughout the voyage or not, is unknown.
JOHN MARTYN, afterwards Capt. John Martyn or Martin of Plymouth, and
son of Martin of Bridgetown near Totnes, who had male issue living
there in 1620.
THOMAS CLACKLEY', boatswain in the Admiral's ship.
JOHN SARICOLD, one of the important evidences against Doughty.
EMANUEL WATKYNS. His name, with Saricold's and several others, is
signed to certain articles going to prove the guilt of Doughty.
GEORGE CARY, a musician. The same probably called Gregory Cary, in the
documents in Barrow's Worthies. He attested to the mutinous conduct of
Douafhty.
HENRY SPINDELAY, gunner in Capt. Chester's ship.
JAMES SYDYE, mentioned only in Doughty's case.
WILLIAM SEAGE, mentioned only as above.
JOHN DAVIS, whose name the great northern Strait will ever perpetuate, who
was perhaps in Capt. Winter's ship, though we are not sure of the fact ; but in
1595, he said he had then "thrice passed the Straits of Magellan," which
renders it quite certain that he must have sailed with Drake in his voyage of
circumnavigation, as there is no other way of accounting for his having
" thrice passed those Straits."
Thus out of " 164 able and sufficient men," we have about one third
of them by name ; and from a passage in " Barrow's Naval Worthies "
we are led to hope, that " twenty-nine" other names will yet be recov-
ered. Should they come to our hand, we may at a future time make
an article respecting them also.*
* Mr. Drake has in a forward state for publication a full account of Admiral Drake and
his Voyages, containing some important facts hitherto unpublished. — Editor.
132 Examination of the Quakers [April,
"A LYST OF THE PASINGERS ABORD THE SPEEDWELL OF
LONDON, ROBERT LOCK MASTER, BOUND FOR NEW ENGLAND.
Richard Stratton,
John Mulfoot,
Richard Smith,
Francis Brinsley.
Shudrack Hopgood,
Thomas Goodynough,
Nathaniel Goodinough,
John Fay,
Thomas Noyce,' " 32| William Tayler,
Mathew Edwards. " [Richard Smith,
Joseph Boules, ' " 47|Muhuhulett Munnings,
William Brand, (Q) * " 40 Margarett Mott,
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John Copeland, (QJ " 28
Christopher Holder, (Q) " 25
Thomas Thurston, (Q) " 34
Mary Prince, (Q) " 21
Sarah Gibbons, (Q) " 21
Mary Weatherhead, (Q) " 26
Dorothy Waugh, (Q) " 20
Lester Smith, '•' 24
Henry Reeue,
Henery Seker,
John Morse,
Nickolus Dauison,
John Baldwin,
Mary Baldwin,
Rebeca Worster,
John Wigins,
aged 14
20
16
8
11
28
24
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45
21
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18
15
24
11
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18
Christopher Clarke, " 38 John Miller, '
Edward Lane, " 36jThomas Home,
Tho : Richardson, " 19| John Crane,
John Earle, <' ITjCharels Baalam,
Thomas Barnes, '' 20l
"The persons aboue named past from hence fin] the shipp aboue mentioned,
and are. according to order, registred heare. Dated, Searchers office, Graues-
end, 30th May, 1656.
EDWARD FELLING, ) Searchers
JOHN PHILPOTT. j *^'^«"^"''^*-
" Theese were Landed at Boston in N. E. the 27th of the moneth. 1656,
J. E."
"AN EXAMINATION OF THE QUAKERS BEFORE [THE] COURT OF
ASSISTANTS, 8 SEPTEMBER, 1656."
[The following is an exact copy of the original minutes, made at the
examination of the Quakers, at the court in Boston above specified.
Hutchinson refers to the books of the Court in his account or notice of
this aflair; but whatever may there be found to justify his remark that
the Quakers made " rude and contemptuous answers," no one will allow
that any thing of the kind was contained in these original minutes, to
justify any such conclusion. They are here presented to illustrate, as
far as they may, this dark page of our early history. This document
is the more important, as it appears to be one of the earliest, if not tlie
earliest paper in relation to the proceedings against that peoj)le. They
came into New England in July preceding their apprehension and trial,
and were twelve in number. The issue of their examination being
matter of history, it will not be necessary to go into the details here.
The inquirer after truth may consult Hutchinson, Neal, Hazard,
Bishop, and others for them.]
* The ci^lit names ag-ainst which is the letter Q had a Q set opposite to tliem in the mar-
gin of tlie orig-inal paper coniaiiiius' llnJ account, denotinfr, as L-< supi)osed, that the individ-
uals were (iiiakers. It is said in iSewall's History of the Ciuakers that tliere arrived at Boston
two oilier Quakers in July of this year, namely, Mary Fisher and Ann Austin, who were very ill
treated on their arrival, by Gov. Cellingham, ihoujfli there was yet no law against Quakers.
1847.] Before the Court of Assistants. 133
1. Quest. Whither you oune yor selves to be such as are commonly knowne or
called by y<^ name of Quakers '?
Ansr. Wee are all so called. Wee are all of one minde.
2. Quest. Whither yow brought not ouer hither seuerall bookes wherein are
conteyned the seuerall opinions of y' sect or people. Mary Prince and
another.
[Ans.] Yea. those y* were taken from us.
3. Quest. Wherefore came yow into theise parts ?
Ans''. (by all) To doe y^ will of God w'euer he should mak knowne to be liis
will.
4. Quest. How doe yow make it Appeare y' God called yow hither 1
Ans"'. (Dor. Wawgh)* He y' belieues haih y*^ witness in himself.
(Brend.)i' By the Power of y'= spirit of y'^ lord. It was a crasse lo my will.
I would not haue come but the lord hath brought me downe to oby him in
his call.
5. Quest. Doe yow Acknowledg y* light in every man's Conscienc y' comes
into y'' world is x' and y' y* light would saue him if obeyd ?
The Ans"' to y^ in thiere bookes is, The light is but one \m^^ is x', who enlight-
nes one, and all are enlightned wth one light, as in the S"! pag of y' booke,
and in }* close of y^ booke. Ad: y' y^ is called y^ bi^bt of yo"" Conscienc,
the true teacher, and sayd to be the first step to peace, ult verba.
ivlary Prince Do yow oune the letter yow sent me ? which was sheu \blot\
hir.
Ans''. Yes : and sayd it was y* eternall word of y^ lord wich must stand for
euer, and should stand ; and sayd further, she wrote this as a prophet, one of
y'' lord, and was Guided by y^ Infallible Spirit of y*^ lord.
6. Quest. Whether yo.voune that the scriptures are the rule of knowing God
and livins: to him ?
Ans''. The eternall word is y^ Rule of theire Hues, and not y^ written word : and
in Ans''. to y^ Question propounded from them : That if yow had not the
scriptures to direct yow yet yow haue y' wthin yow wch was before scrip-
ture, y' vould guide you aright.
To wch Mary Prince Ansrd, yea, and y' it was a sufficyent Guide.
7. Quest. Doe yow Acknowledg y' x' is God and man in one pson ?
This they will not acknowledg.
8. Quest. Doe yow Acknowledg one God subsisting in three persons — father,
Sonne and holy Ghost 1
Ans''. They Acknowledg no Trinity of persons.
9. Quest. Whither yow Acknowledg y' God and man in one person remayne
foreuer a distinct pson from God y* father and God y"^ holy Ghost and from
y" saints, notwithstanding theire vnion and comunion wth him '?
This they will not Acknowledge.
10. Quest. Doe yow Acknowledg your self a sinner?
This they will not Acknowledge.
11. Quest. Doe yow Acknowledg Baptisme wth water to be an ordj nance of
God ?
This they will not Acknowledg.
* Dorothy "Waugh.
t William Brend, or Brand. See List of Passengers in the Speedwell.
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First Settlers of Neiv England.
137
A LIST OF NAMES FOUND AMONG THE FIRST
SETTLERS OF NEW ENGLAND.
Adams, Samuel, Chelmsford, authorized
to solemnize marriages there, ]G(34.
Allen, Bozoun, Boston, constable. 1680.
Alun, Onesiphorus,* Ipswich, JG79.
All Y.N E, Thomas,* Barnstable, 1644 a
witness to a sale of land by the Indian
Scacmik.
^ Andrews, Thomas,* and Thomas Jr *
Dorchester, 1664. '
Angier, Andrew, first inhabitant at
Dunston, Me. — Arthur, born about
1625.
Annable, Anthony, Barnstable, 1644.
Archard, Samuel,* church member
Salem, 1640. '
Ardell, Richard,* Boston, merchant,
Vtwood, John,* ensign, Boston, juror,
1686.
Avery, WiLLiAM*and Jonathan,* mem-
bers of the church, Dedham, 1677.
Baxter, Daniel, Salem, 1638. Carried
the charter of R. Island from Boston to
Newport, 1663. [Farmer's MS.]
Bentley, William,* came to New Eng-
land in the ship Arabella, Richard
Sprague master; sailed from Gravesend
May 27, 1671. '
Bezbeane, John,* Woburn, 1677
IJerry, Richakd,* Medford, 1636.
Blake, Francis,* Dorchester, 1664.—
William,* — James, a. 24 in 1677.
Blowers, John, a 36 in 1663,a lesseeofan
island in Boston harbor for seven years
BoTT, Isaac,* Boston, 1675.
Bradley, William,* Dorchester, 1664
Broughton, Thomas, Boston, 16.5-5, peti-
tions general court against imposing
duties on importations. *
Bull, William, Charlestown, 1638,
ht^ard Squaw Sachem say then, that she
had given all her lands to Mr. Gibbons •
was 43 years of age in 166-2. '
Capen, Barnard, witnesses the Indian
deed of Dorchester, 1671; Samuel,*
also a witness to the same.
Carpenter, William, Hingham, 1641,
witnessed, and seems to have drawn the
deed of a tract of land there from the
Indians "to John Tower the elder."
His autograph, and the instrument to
which It IS attached, are a most ele^-ant
specimen of the chirography of that"age.
Cheevkr, Ezekiel, married the widow
of Capt. Lothrop, who was killed in
Sudbury fight, before May 19, 1680.
Child, Richard,* Watertown, juror.
16S0. ' ■^
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Church, Garrett, Watertown, 1636,
aged 51 in 1662.— Richard, Plymouth,
1631 ; went there from Wessaguscusselt.
Clarke, Jonas, constable of Cambridge,
1680.- Theodore,* York, 1663.
Clat, Nathaniel,* Dorchester, 1664.
Cobb, Henry, Barnstable, 1644.
Cook, George, Colonel. &c., Cambridge,
Ms., in which place and vicinity he liad
large possessions; returned to "England
in or about the beginning of the Civil
War, in which he took a part, went into
Ireland, where he was killed in 16-52. He
was twice married, and left by one of
his wives, two daughters: 1. Mary, m.
to " her mother's younger brother," Mr.
Samuel Annesley, 1681. In 1669 she
resided at Martins in the Fields, Lon-
don; ip 1691 she resided with her hus-
band in the city of Westminster. 2.
Elizabeth, m. 1st, Rev. John Quick,
of St. Giles. Cripple Gate, London, and
perhaps, 2ndly, Joseph Cawthorne.
'Crispe, Benjamin, " Misticke als Mead-
forde," 1636.
Curwin, George, Salem, 1682, aged 70 ;
went there near 44 years before.
Cushin, Jeremiah,* Boston, juror, 1680.
Davis, Lawrence,* York, 1663.
DiNSDALE, William, aged 47 in 1663.
Hired an island of John Leverett, in
Boston harbor, for seven years.
-DoGGETT, John, Hingham. 1662, where he
witnessed an Indian deed.
DfRGiE, William,* came to Ipswich,
Nov. 9, 1663, and was then 33 years old.
Had been in the W. Indies, and came
here from thence. Wile, Martha. Per-
haps this name is that since written
Durgin.
Edgecombe, Miles,* a. 25, 1676. Was
at " Black Point the day and tyme when
nine of Winterharbor men were fighting
with the Indians upon the sands^oppo^
site to the said place."
Eedy John,* Plymouth, left there to
reside in Massachusetts, before Feb.
1632. '
Eueks, Mathias,* Dorchester, 1664
Everett, John, Chelmsford, 1664, where
he IS authorized to unite people in mar-
riage.
Foote, Pa.sco, Salem church. 1640
Foster, James,* Dorchester, constable
loSO.
Fox Thomas, Ms., about 52 inl6.59,wife,
Elinor.
Fox WELL, Richard, Dunston, Me.,*lG54.
138
First Settlers of New England.
[April,
Franklin, Benjamin, Boston, before
1678, wife, Katherine.
Friend, John, Salem, church memb., 1640.
GoDDARD, Giles,* Boston, 1679, had wife
and servants.
Grat, John,* buys Nantasket of the
Indians, 1622.
GiiEENLEAFE, Enoch,* BostoH, saddlcr,
1693.
Greenough, Robert* Rowley, 1701.
Green, John, Cambridge, juror, 1680.
Nathaniel, 1675.
Harrod, Thomas,* Boston, juror, 1680.
Hews, Jeremiah,* Dorchester, 1664.—
F.LEAZER,* Doichester.
Hauxworth, Thomas,* Salisbury. Had
a daughter married to Onesiphorus Page.
His widow was living there, 1667.
Haydem, Samuel,* Doichester or vicin-
ity, 1666.
Hills, Joseph, Medford, a. 60 in 1662.
Capt. James,* [Hill] grand juror, Bos-
ton, 1686
Hoar, William,* Boston, baker, 1679.
Hodman, John, Dorchester, 1679, born
1659.
Hood, Jeremiah,* Massachusetts, 1676.
Hopin, Steven,* born 1626, Dorchester,
in Capt. Roger Clapp's employ, 1642.
Witness to Indian deed of Dorchester,
(8:4: 1649.)
Houghton, Ralph, Lancaster, 1676,
where he was constable, collector of
taxes, treasurer, &c. There were at the
same place in 1703, Henry, Jonas,
Robert, John, Sen , John, Jr., Joseph
and Jacob.
Howard, Jacob,* Dorchester, 1664.
Hudson, William, lived at "Wading
River" in 1670, "where King Philip
and Squamaug (brother of Josias de-
ceased) met to settle the bounds between
tliem, which had for some time been in
dispute.
Johnson, Edward, a. 60 in 1660, at
which time he gives evidence about
land in Charlestown. Francis, Mar-
blehead, 1660, nephew of Mr. Christo-
pher Coulson, a merchant adventurer of
London.
Jqyliffe, John, Boston, will dated 1699-
1700. Had a brother. Dr. George Joy-
LiFFE, in Rngland; sisters, Dorothy
Cane, in Knglami, Martha Cook, in
England, Rebkcca Wolcott, Mar(;a-
REv Drake, and Mary Biss, "some-
time wife of James Biss of Shepton
Mallet, in the county of Somerset,"
E n ".
Key, Joshua,* probably married a daugh-
ter of Capt. Thomas Lothrop, who was
killed by the Indians in 1675. as his
children received a legacy out of Loth-
rop's estate.
KiNfi, Thomas, was an inhabitant of
Exeter, 1675.
Kniuht, Walter, aged G6 in 16.53, at
which time he was at Boston. The
same person was at Nantasket in 1622.
John, Chailestown, juror in the witch
trials, 1680.
Latham, Gary, was born in 1612; Boston,
1663.
Lawrence, Thomas, Hingham, 1661.
LoEPHELiN. Peter,* Frenchman, Boston,
1679.
Leach, Richard, Salem, a. 60 in 1678,
leased a farm of Gov. Endecott, 1657.
Long, Robert, Marblehead, a. 70 in
1660.
Lothrop. Capt. Thomas: his widow
married Joseph Grafton, before May 19,
1680. After her decease, the property
left her by Lothrop was ordered by court
to the wife of Ezekiel Chever, and her
issue, heirs of Capt. Lothrop. It is also
ordered Mrs. Grafton to pay to the chil-
dren of Joshua Key, .£20.
Lyon, Peter, Dorchester, 1664.
Marriner,Andrew,* Boston, 1693, leath-
er dresser.
Mather, Timothy, Dorchester, 1667.
Mayhew, Thomas, hired a farm in Med-
ford, 1636.
Mellen, John,* Charlestown, where he
died before 1695.
Middlecott, Mr. [Richard?] Boston,
juror at trials for witchcraft, 1680.
MoKALL, James,* b. 1660, Massachu-
setts, 1680.
Morse, William. Newbury; wife, Eliza-
beth, accused of practising witchcraft,
finally acquitted at Boston, 1680.
Mose, John, Watertown, 1680, constable.
MoTT, Nathaniel, a. 19, or there-
abouts, in 1681.
Naramore, Thomas,* Dorchester, 1664.
Persons of this name are in N. Hamp-
shire at this time
Neighbor, James,* Massachusetts, 1662.
OnioRNE, John and Phill., Portsmouth,
N. H., 16.57, subscribed toward the sup-
port of public worship.
Page, Onesiphorus,* Salisbury, 1667,
married daughter of Thomas Hauxworth
[Hawksworth].
Parsons, Mark,* Sagadahock, 1665.
Pateshali., Robert,* Boston, 1655, pe-
titions General Court against duties on
importations.
Pkaslee, Joseph, went to Haverhill be-
fore 1653.
Philips, John,* Massachusetts, 1630,
styled servant, went to Plymouth, 1631.
Pole, William,* Dorchester, 1049. The
name is since written Pool. /
Pray, Eimikaim,* born 1061, Dorchester,
1680. , .„ , . ,
R MNSFORD. Sa M I EL,* Boston,killed with
Capt. Turner, at Pawtucket, in Philip's
war, leaving no relative in the country.
Rice, Henry, Charlestown. juror, 1602.
Richard, Gyles,* Sen., Massachusetts,
1666.
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Cajntal Offences in Massachusetts.
139
RoBBiNs, Richard, juror at trials for
witchcraft, 1680.
^7J' Thomas, Lynn, 1674, where he
attempted to gather a church.
1680^' •^°'^"' * Charlestown, constable,
Sa^unders, Martin,* born 1630, Boston,
^ ^ror', li%.''^"' * ^'""^""^"t- B°«ton,
Shares, John,* Boston, Lieutenant, 1652.
J5EWALL, Henry, was residing at Man-
chester, Lancaster co., Eng., in 1623
only son of Henry Sewall, who came
to N. England with his family, and set-
tled in Newbury.
Sherburne, GeorcxE, b. 1602 Ports-
mouth, 1650, m. Rebecca, dau. Ambrose
Gibbins, and had children, Samuel,
i^nzABETH, m. Tobias Lear, Mary
Henry, John, Ambrose, Sarah, and
Kebecca. [Fa)yner's MS.]
Sibly John, church member, Salem,
1640. '
Smith, John,* Barnstable, 1644.
^PRAGUE, Samuel,* Charlestown, 1695
^tileman, Elias, Boston, constable, 1673
feTONE, John,* Watertown, juror, 1680
Studson, Robert,* one of the commis-
sioners for settling the bounds between
Plymouth and Massachusetts, 1664.
Sumner, William,* Dorchester, 1670.
Swain, John,* Salisbury, b. 1G33, Nan-
tucket, 1703. A Lieutenant Swain had
been under Major Appleton against the
Indians at ^'arraganset, in 1675. He
was afterwards a captain.
'^Ml^' Jo«=^'* Shipcot, [Sheepscot,]
Thayer Richard, Massachusetts, went
to England, and returned in 1679.
Tinkham,Ephraim, Massachusetts, 1666
at which time he was a witness to the'
sale of lands to Richard Thayer of
Braintree, by the Indian chief Josias
He attests to it in 1678.
Tower, John, Hingham, buys a laro'e
tract of land of several Indians in that
place; deed dated June 17, 1641. In
an endorsement on said deed, (made by
Ri: Bellingham, 19: 1: 1662-3,) John
iowER is called senior. But in the
Tower GENEALOfricAL Tree there
are assigned as the children of John
Tower of Hingham, (1637) only Am-
brose, Benjamin, Jonathan, Han-
nah, and Jeremiah.
Travis, Daniel,* " chiefe gunner in ye
town of Boston, to salute shipps and
look after ye artillery," at £5 per an-
num, 1680.
Wait, John, Charlestown, juror, 1662,
[spelt Wayte,] Boston.juior at the trials
for witchcraft, 1680. Richard, Boston,
a.82inl678. He was marshal. Rich-
ard, Springfield, 16S0, wounded by In-
dians, Oct. 5, 1675.
Wales, John,* and John, Jr.,* Dorches-
ter, 1677.
Walker, Robert, Boston, aged 72 in
1679. He came from Manchester, Eng.,
where he was living in 1623.
Way, Richard, Lieutenant, Boston, ju-
'■or, 1680. Henry, Dorchester, 1664.
Webb, Thomas, came to N. England in
1671, in the ship Arabella, Capt. Richard
Sprague, which sailed from Gravesend
May 27.
Whittingham, Richard,* Charlestown,
1693 ; had been in England in 1691.
Willey, Edward,* Boston, juror, 1686.
Williams, William, *Boston, 1675, wife,
Johanna ; was pressed to go against the
Indians in Philip's war. and was killed
at Medfield, leaving "four small chil-
dren."
Willis, Lawrence,* Barnstable, 1644.
Winsor, Joshua,* Boston, constable
1686. '
WiswALL, John, Dorchester, witnesses a
new deed of the town, (8: 4: 1649,) made
"because ye old deed was somethin"
decayed with ill keeping." "
CAPITAL OFFENCES IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Thirteen offences were made capital by the original laws of Mas-
sachuse ts Bay; name y Idolatry; Witchcraft; Blasphemy; Murder-
Bestiality; Sodomy; Adultery; Rape; Man-stealmg; False-witness
Conspiracy, or rebellion agamst the government ; ctirsing or smitin.^
the father or mother, after passing sixteen years of ager unless with
lustifying provocation, or with iinchristianly neglect in education
Fibal rebellion, after sixteen years of age ^ ^ ' ' euucaiion,
of?Jr^iTn '^^Z^^^' ^ 692, High Treason; Concealing the death
ot a bastard child ; Arson ; Piracy.
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REASONS FOR GENEALOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS.
[communicated for the register.]
Perhaps at no time since the settlement of our country, has ihe pub-
lic mind been so deeply interested in genealogical research as it is at
the present. There is now perceived among all classes, a growing
disposition to make inquiries respecting the past. The National and
State archives are compelled to surrender the treasures which for
centuries have been locked up in their musty embrace. On every
side individuals are to be found, who are ransacking the homesteads
of their fathers, to acquire materials for biography and to settle the
questions respecting their ancestors which inqiiisitiveness suggests.
Some of these individuals appear to be urged on by curiosity alone.
If, through their inquiries, they ascertain that they have descended
from an old and celebrated family, the discovered fact seems to re-
pay them for all the toil at the expense of which that fact may
be brought to light. To establish their claim to descent from some
noted warrior of the age of chivalry, or from some distinguished states-
man of a later date, they are willing, not only to spend laborious days
and sleepless nights, but their purses are open, and their gratitude
is freely expressed, to any one who shall furnish them with a link to
perfect the chain which may connect them Avith their supposed an-
cestors.
A family pride, either innate or acquired, leads other inquirers to
their task. It is the height of their ambition to be able to trace their
lineage to the first settlers of our country. To have derived their ex-
istence from the noble band who left a home rendered insupportable
by religious persecution, and crossed the stormy Atlantic in the frail
Mayflower, is to them a source of the highest pleasure. In their
efforts to establish this derivation, facts of great importance in the
local history of our country have been elicited. These efforts have
given birth to most of our town histories, whereby materials, invalua-
ble to our future historiographers and biographers are preserved from
the ravages of time. These men in consequence of their researches
become the nuclei of associations for historical, genealogical, and bio-
graphical pursuits, which, here and there, are springing into existence.
These associations are awakening the mass of the people to a sense
of the importance of the objects for which they were formed. Many
young men, naturally enthusiastic in every thing they undertake, have
caught the spirit of antiquarian research. From them we have much
to hope. New modes of investigation may be projected, new plans
for arranging and preserving historical and genealogical discoveries
may be proposed, and new deductions from these discoveries may be
made. Such are some of the advantages which may be confidently
predicted as the result of these labors in the genealogical field.
Other inquirers are inclined to the study of genealogy from the
argumentum ad pecuniam. The vast amount of property which
remains in abeyance in the old world, has arrested their attention.
Every announcement of estates wanting heirs stimulates anew their
investigations ; and the presiding genius of the age suggests to them
the possibility of finding themselves entitled to this unclaimed property.
How important, then, that a genealogical record should exist, where-
148 Reasons for Genealogical Investigations. [April,
in the heirs of families should have a permanent place ! How many
bitter controversies respecting heirship would thereby be prevented I
How many fraudulent distributions of property would thus be de-
feated ! How many of those who have been rendered destitute by
the deceptions of false claimants, would be restored to their legal
rights, if such a record had been hitherto properly kept I
The disputes of hairs relative to the distribution of estates have
frequently occasioned difficulty in our civil courts. In some cases
property has been carried to collateral heirs, because lineal descend-
ants could not sufficiently prove their derivation, and in other cases,
those who would have inherited at law as the representatives of a
deceased parent, are excluded by the intrigues of living co-heirs.
Frauds, as the reports of our courts attest, have been perpetrated by
those, who, from a similarity of name, though unrelated, have em-
boldened themselves to step in and exclude others who were legally
entitled to the property, but who were unable to furnish sufficient
evidence to establish their claim.
The steamers from England often bring news of the extinguish-
ment of European resident heirs to estates in that country; and much
money has been expended in the research of ancestry, by our own
citizens, who have imagined themselves to be the true heirs to this
property. The families, from which the greater number of these es-
tates descend, are old families; branches of which came to this coun-
try prior to the commencement of the eighteenth century, and the
trans-atlantic branch of the stock has run out. When this is the case,
it is of high importance that the American descendants of these fami-
lies should be able, clearly and conclusively, to prove their derivation.
In this view, is it not a matter of surprise, that until the present year,
the pubHcation of a journal which could furnish information of so im-
portant a character as that which now demands so great a share of
the public attention, has been delayed ?
A Register which shall contain " Biographical Memoirs, Sketches,
and Notices of persons who came to North America, especially to New
England, before Anno Domini 1700; showing from what places in
Europe they came, their Families there, and their descendants in this
country ; " which shall give " full and minute Genealogical Memoirs
and Tables, showing the lineage and descent of Families, from the
earliest dates to which they can be authentically traced down to the
present time, with their branches and connections," cannot but be in-
valuable. If properly conducted, if the severest scrutiny is exercised
by the writers over the materials which come under their notice, in
the preparation of genealogical articles, the Register will become an
authority in our courts, and will save immense amounts of money
to the large number of individuals, who are attempting to trace their
descent from European families. The policy of the law which in-
vests, first, lineal descendants with intestate estates, and in the absence
of lineal descendants, carries the estates to collateral heirs, in prefer-
ence to an escheat to the State, is generally admitted. Were it not so,
one great incentive to industry would be destroyed. The desire of
securing their offspring against want, is a prevalent characteristic
of New England parents. Assiduity and energy in the pursuit of
wealth, which have overcome so many obstacles in our inhospitable
climate, have their origin in the desire to advance the interests of pos-
terity. How desirable, then, in order to carry out these views, does the
^^-^7.] Our Ancestors.
149
Genealogical Register become ! Such a publication afTords the only
permanent depository for such records as will serve to insure the cor-
rect distribution of the property of deceased persons ; and no parent
who wishes the avails of his labors to be transmitted to his remote de-
scendants can fail to perceive the utility of such a work, or can decline
to furnish such information for its columns, as will enable those who
cjme after him to prove their descent.
The frauds continually practised by those who assume to be heirs to
every unclaimed estate, have become a matter of notoriety in English
legal practice ; and though there are many estates now in abeyance in
i^ngland for want of discovered legal heirs, the bar and the bench in
l-ngland are exceedingly distrustful of the evidence forwarded by
claimants in this country. No doubt many of these claimants are sin-
cere in the belief that they are true heirs to those estates ; but the
evidence upon which that belief is founded generally proves to be of
too unsatisfactory a character to procure a judgment of the English
tribunals in their favor; whereas, had materials been pieviously°col-
lected and given to the world through the columns of an authoritative
periodical, the evidence thus furnished would be almost irresistible to
any court of law.
We can ask with confidence the attention of all travellers to this
journal. Communications relative to the antiquities of the countries
they may visit ; descriptions of monuments which exist, with the in-
scription.s thereon ; and such information as they may communicate
respecting themselves which may be interesting to the families io
which they belong : all these will be within the scope of this work.
It needs but an announcement of these facts, to obtain from those in-
terested, communications which will not only throw light upon the
pedigree of families, but will contain many accounts interesting to
genealogists, biographers, and historians, which otherwise would be
swept into oblivion ; and in this department of the periodical, the pub-
he will find amusing, entertaining, and instructive pages. In this view
of It, the New England Historical and Genealogical Register should
be extensively patronized; and we are happy to learn that thus fiir it
meets with the decided approbation of the community.
OUR ANCESTORS.
" Our ancestors, though not perfect and infallible in all respects, were
a religious, brave, and virtuous set of men, whose love of hberty, civil
and religious, brought them from their native land into the American
deserts." — Rev. Dr. MayJicw's Election Sermon, 1754.
" To let the memory of these men die is injurious to posterity; by
depriving them of what might contribute to promote their steadiness
to their principles, under hardships and severities." — iJcy. Dr. E. Cal-
amy's Preface to his Account of Ejected Ministers.
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NOTES.
Exeter. The settlement of Exeter commenced in 1638. The founder and
first minister of the place was the Rev. John Wheehvjight. mentioned by Dr.
Belknap as ''a gentleman of learning, piety, and zeal." He came from Lin-
colnshire, England, and landed at Boston, Ms., May 26, 1636. " He and Mary,
his wife, were admitted to the Boston church, on the 12th of June." A settle-
ment had been made, as early as 1625, at Mount VVollaston, afterwards Brain-
tree, Ms. In 1634, Boston was enlarged, so as to include Mount Wollaston.
Mr. Wheelwright became preacher to the people at that place. These circum-
stances account for his being mentioned in some publications, as having re-
moved to New Hampshire from Braintree ; and in others from the church in
Boston. Antinomian sentiments were imputed to Mr. Wheelwright. He was
a brother of the famous Mrs. Ann Hutchinson, whose Antinomian zeal brought
her into public notice. At a Fast in Boston, in December, 1636, Mr. Wheel-
wright preached one of the sermons. It gave offence, as it was judged to
reflect on ministers and magistrates. He was said to have asserted, " that
they walked in such a way of salvation as was no better than a covenant of
works :" and also, that " he exhorted such as were under a covenant of grace
to combat them, as their greatest enemies." [NeaVs JScw Eng., Vol. I. p. 186.]
Mr. Wheelwright was summoned, by the civil court, *' to give in his answer
explicitly, whether he would acknowledge his offence, in preaching his late
seditious sermon, or abide the sentence of the court.-' His answer was, " that
he had been guilty of no sedition nor contempt; that he had delivered nothing
but the truth of Christ ; and, for the application of his doctrine, that was made
by others, and not by himself, he was not responsible." [NeaVs N. £., I. 190.]
Not being inclined to comply with the request of the court, that he would,
" out of a regard to the public peace, leave the Colony, of his own accord," he
was sentenced " to be disfranchised, to be banished the jurisdiction, and to be
takea into custody immediately, unless he should give security to depart before
the end of March." Appeal not being admitted, and declining to give bail, he
was taken into custody, but released the next day, on '• declaring himself will-
ing to submit to a simple banishment." [NeaFs N. E., I. 191.]
Mr. Wheelwright, having purchased lands of the Indians at Squamscot
Falls, with a number of his adherents began a plantation in 1638, which, accord-
ing to agreement made with INIason's agent, they called Exeter. " Having
obtained a dismission from the church in Boston, they formed themselves into a
church; and judging themselves without the jurisdiction of Massachusetts^,
they combined into a separate bodv politic," &c. [Belknap, I, 37.] This com-
bination continued three years. The names of those dismissed from Boston
were John Wheelwright, Richard Merrys, Richard Bulgar, Philemon Purmont;
Isaac Gosse, Christopher Marshall, George Baytes, Thomas Wardell, William
Wardell. [Dr. Belknap from Boston Chh. Records.] " When Exeter came
under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts, Mr. Wheelwright, being still under
sentence of banishment, with those of his church who were resolved to adhere
to him, removed into the Province of Maine, and settled at Wells. He was
soon after restored, upon a slight acknowledgment, to the freedom of the
Colony; and in 1647 accepted an invitation from the church in Hampton, and
settled as colleague with Mr. Dalton." "After his dismission from Hampton
church he went to England, where he was in favor with Cromwell, with whom
he had in early life been associated at the University of Cambridge in Eng-
land. After Charles II. came to the throne, Mr. Wheelwright returned to New
England, and took up his residence at Salisbury, where he died^ November 15,
1679, aged, probably, about 85 years." [Dow^s Hist. Address at Hampton.]
Neal, although his sympathies were with the opponents of Wheelwright,
mentions him as being " afterwards an useful minister in the town of Hamp-
ton." Dr. Cotton Mather, while he justifies the proceedings of the court
against Mr. Wheelwright, accounts him " a man that had the root of the matter
in him." Having quoted at large Mr. Wheelwright's address to the govern-
ment, Dr. Mather says, " Upon this most ingenious acknowledgement, he was
restored unto his former liberty, and interest among the people of God ; anJ
152 Congregational Churches and [April,
lived almost 40 years after, a valued servant of the church, in hi» generation."
Referring to some publications of the day, in which Mr. Wheelwright was
charged with being heretical, Dr. Mather said, '' this good man published a
vindication of himself, against the wrongs that had been done unto him." In
this vindication were quoted the words of Mr. Cotton — " I do conceive and pro-
fess, that our brother Wheelwright's doctrine is according to God, in the points
controverted." Mr. Wheelwright also produced " a declaration from the whole
general court of the Colony, signed by the secretary," in which " they now
signify, that Mr. Wheelwright hath, for these many years, approved himself a
sound orthodox, and profitable minister of the gospel, among the churches of
Christ." [Magnalia, II. 443.]
Ur. Mather's own opinion of Mr. Wheelwright was expres.sed in a letter to G.
Vaughan, E.sq., in 1708. " Mr. Wheelwright was always a gentleman of the
most unspotted morals imaginable ; a man of a most unblemished reputation."
•' His worst enemies never looked on him as chargeable with the least ill
practices." [Belknap's Biog., III. 338.]
The sermon of Mr. Wheelwright which gave offence in 1636, is still pre-
served in manuscript. The Hon. Jeremiah Smith, late of Exeter, N. H., who
h.id read it, and who was fully competent to judge of its legal bearings, said
that he found in it no ground for a charge of sedition. The charge was " wholly
groundless, there was not the least color for it." [Judge Smifh''s MS.]
Mr. Wheelwright was settled over the first church in Salisbury, Ms., Dec. 9,
1662. [Rev. J. B. Felt.] In 1671, at the ordination of Rev. Joshua Moody, at
Portsmouth, Mr. Wheelwright gave the Right Hand of Fellowship. One of
Mr. Wheelwright's descendants, of the ninth generation, Rev. Rufus Wheel-
wright Clark, is now pastor of that church in Portsmouth. Mr. Wheelwright's
last will '* names his son Samuel, son-in-law Edward Rishworth, his grand-
children Edward Lyde, Mary White, Mary Maverick, and William, Thomas,
and Jacob Bradbury." [Farmer's Geneal. Reg.] Thomas Wheelwright of
Wells, was also a son of Rev. John Wheelwright. For an interesting account,
containing other facts respecting Mr. Wheelwiight, see " Collectanea" by
Hon. J. Kelly, in Exeter News Letter, May 24, 1842.
Two of the descendants of the Rev. Mr. Wheelwright, of the seventh genera-
tion, are now living in Newburyport. Abraham Wheelwright, Esq., and Ebene-
zer Wheelwright, Esq., both merchants. The first is the oldest man in the
place who is still able to walk abroad, having attained to the agre of 90 years.
He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was distinguished for patriotism
and bravery. He was in the field with Washington in most of his actions, and
was several times taken prisoner by the British, but always eflecled his escape.
" The first church formed in Exeter became extinct a few years after its for-
mation." [Dow^s Hist. Address ; Farmer tf Moore.] "An attempt was made
by the remaining inhabitants of Exeter to form themselves into a church, and
settle Mr. Batchelder. who had been minister at Hampton." This the general
court prohibited, on account of their divisions; and directed them to "defer
gathering a church, or an}-- other such proceeding, till they, or the court of
Ipswich, upon further satisfaction of their reconciliation and fitness, should
give allowance therefor." [Belknap's Biog., I. 58.]
The Rev. Samuel Dudley was the second minister in Exeter. It does not
appear that there was any formal church organization there, during his minis-
try. In some circumstances, a minister labored with a people several years,
before a church was formally organized. Rev. Joshua JNloody was ten or
twelve years in the ministry at Portsmouth, before a church was gathered in
that place.
Mr. Dudley was son of Gov. Thomas Dudley, who came to New England in
1€30, and of whom Farmer speaks, as "a man of approved wisdom and godli-
ness." Gov. Dudley was. however, among the most zealous of those who
effected the banishment of Wheelwright. Cotton Mather says, " His orthodox
])i(>ty had no little influence unto the deliverance of the country, from the con-
tagion of the famalistical errors, which had like to have overturned all." [Mag.j
I. 122.]
A short passage from Farmer should be introduced here, not merely as relat-
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham County. 153
ing to the persecution, which led to the settlement of Exeter, by Wheelwright,
but as it gives a just representation of the Puritan character in those times.
" Through the whole of his life, Governor Dudley opposed and denounced what
he deemed to be heresy with an honest zeal, which, in these days of universal
toleration, is sometimes referred to, as a blot upon his fame. But the candid
and judicious, who are acquainted with the history of the Puritans, and the
circumstances under which ' they came into a corner of the new world, and
with an immense toil and charge made a wilderness habitable, on purpose
there to be undisturbed in the exercise of their worship,' will never be found
censuring and railing at their errors. They will rather wonder at the wisdom
of the views, the disinterested nobleness of principle, and self-sacrificing hero-
ism, displayed by these wonderful men, to whom the world is indebted for the
most perfect institutions of civil and religious freedom known among men."
[Am. Quar. Reg. Vol. XV. 301.]
Mr. Dudley of Exeter is noted in Fitch's MS. as "a person of good capacity
and learning." [Belknap, I. 53.] He was born in England in 1606. In New
England, he resided in Cambridge, in Boston, and in Salisbury. He was Rep-
resentative of Salisbury in 16-14. His ministry in Exeter he commenced in
1650, and died there in 1683, aged 77. In 1656 the inhabitants of Portsmouth
voted "to give an invitation to Mr. Samuel Dudley, son of Thomas Dudley,
the Deputy Governor of Massachusetts, to be their minister, and to give him a
salary of eighty pounds a year." He accepted the proposition, and agreed to
visit them the next spring ; but it does not appear that he ever came." [Adams's
Annals of Portsmontli.] Mr. Dudley's first wife was Mary, daughter of Gover-
nor Winthrop. She died at Salisbury, April 12, 1643. He had a second and a
third wife. Besides his descendants of the name of Dudley, there are numerous
families in New Hampshire, and elsewhere, who trace their descent from Mr.
Dudley of Exeter. Amons his descendants were the wife of Gen. Henry Dear-
born ; the wife of Rev. John Moody ; the wife of John Burgin ; the wife of Gov.
James Sullivan ; the grandmother of Tobias Lear, Washington's secretar}' ; and
also the mother of Gov Langdon. For a long list of descendants of Rev. Sam-
uel Dudley, see Exeter News Letter, Aug. 31, 1846.
The Rev. John Clark was the third minister in Exeter.
A church, which continues under the style of the First Church in Exeter,
was organized in September, 1698. In the Hampton Church Records is the fol-
lowing entry : " 1698. Sept. 11, Dismissed, in order to their being incorporated
into a church state, in Exeter, Mr. Moses Leavitt, Mr. Henry Wadlev, Jno.
Scribner, Mrs. Elisabeth Clark, Mrs. Elisabeth Gilman, wife of Cap. Gilnian,
Mrs. Tipping, Mrs. Deborah Coffin, Goodwife Bean, Mrs. Mary Gilman, Mrs.
Elisabeth Wadley, Mrs. Sarah Dudley, Sarah Sewal, Deborah Sinclar. And
Mr. Wear and Cap. Dow were chosen, messengers of the church, to assist in
the ordination of Mr. Jno. Clark, at Exeter." The persons who have been
mentioned, as having been formerly admitted to the church in Hampton, (most
or all of whom lived in Exeter,) constituted nearly half the number, who entered
into a church state at Exeter.
The most ancient volume extant of the records of the present " First Church
of Christ in Exeter" commences thus, "The order of proceeding in gathering
a particular Church in Exeter."
'•After conferring together, and being mutually satisfied in each other, we
drew up a confession of faith, and the terms of the covenant, which we all
signed, the sabbath before ordination. And havinii sent for the Rev. Mr. J.
Hale, (who preached the ordination sermon,) Mr. Woodbridge, Mr. Pike, Mr.
Rolfe, Mr. Cotton, and Mr. Toppan, who accordingly came ; and on the twen-
ty-first of September, 1698, Mr. Hale, Woodbridge, Pike, and Cotton, laid on
hands, Mr. Pike praying before the imposition of hands ; Mr. Woodbridge
gave the charge ; Mr. Cotton gave the right hand of fellowship ; and we were,
by the elders, and messengers, of the several churches, owned as a Church of
Christ, and John Clark declared to be a minister of Christ Jesus." No doubt
Mr. John Hale, of Beverly, was the preacher. He had recently married the
widowed mother of Mr. Clark. The other ministers mentioned were un-
doubtedly Rev. Messrs. Benjamin Woodbridge, minister first at Bristol, R. I..
10
154 Congregational Churches and [-A-pril,
who preached at Kittery in 1688, and, as early as 1699, in Medford ; John
Pike of Dover; Benjamin Rolfe of Haverhill, Ms., who was killed by the In-
dians ; John Cotton of Hampton ; and Christopher Toppan of Newbury. The
father of Rev. John Clark of Exeter was Nathaniel Clark, a merchant of New-
bury, and one of the early settlers of that town, who married, Nov. 25, 1663,
Elisabeth Somerby, daughter of Henry Somerby, one of the grantees of New-
bury. Nathaniel Clark \vas in the expedition to Canada in 1690, and died there,
Aug. 25, aged 46, having been wounded on board the ship " Six Friends." His
widow, Elisabeth Clark, married Rev. John Hale of Beverly, Aug. 8, 1698. Mr.
Hale was chaplain in the expedition in which Nathaniel Clark was mortally
wounded. A particular account of Mr. Hale does not belong to this article. Of
his views and influence in the affairs of the " Salem Witchcraft" see Amer. Quar.
Reg. Vol. X. pp. 247, 248. In that account there is, however, doubtless a mistake
as to the original name of the widow of Nathaniel Clark. See also Magnalia, II.
408, and Cotfin's Newbury, p. 298. Rev. Mr. Clark of Exeter was born at New-
bury, June 24, 1670.gr. H. C. 1690, and ordained at Exeter, Sept. 21, 1698;
" married Elisabeth Woodbridge, a daughter of the Rev. Benjamin Woodbridge,
already mentioned, and granddaughter of Rev. John Woodbridge, first minister of
Andover, and also of Rev. John Ward, first minister of Haverhill, June 19,
1694, — Rev. John Clark died July 25, 1705," aged 35. His children were
Benjamin, Nathaniel, Deborah, and Ward, who was the first minister of
Kingston. The mother of Elisabeth Woodbridge was Mary, daughter of John
Ward.
The Woodbridge family has furnished a number of ministers distinguished for
talents, learning, piety, and an excellent spirit. Were the notices of them col-
lected, which are scattered in various publications, they would form an interest-
ing memoir.
Rev. John Odlin. the fourth minister of Exeter, and the second minister of the
present First Church, was son of Elisha, and grandson of John Odlin, one of the
first settlers of Boston. Rev. John Odlin was born in Boston, Nov. 18, 1681,
gr. H. C. 1702, ordained at Exeter, Nov. 11, 1706. He married, Oct. 21, 1709, Mrs.
Elisabeth Woodbridge Clark, widow of his predecessor. Mr. Odlin w^as
one of the proprietors of Gilmanton. His son, Capt. John Odlin, was one of
the settlers of that town. Another of his sons, Dudley, was a physician.
Elisha gr. H. C. 1731, and settled in the ministry in Amesbury ; Woodbridge
was his father's colleague and successor in Exeter. Mrs. Odlin, wife of Rev.
John Odlin, d. Dec. 6, 1729. His second marriage was Oct. 22, 1730, with
Elisabeth Briscoe, widow of Robert Briscoe, and formerly wife of Lieut. James
Dudley, and daughter of Samuel Leavitt. Mr. Odlin d. Nov. 20, 1754, aged
about 73, nearly eleven years after his son became his colleague. [Farmer^s
Reg.; Lancaster's Gilmanton; Exeter Chuixh Cov.] In 1743, May 18, the church
'•'voted to concur with the vote of the town in choosing Mr. Woodbridge Odlin
to settle as a colleague with his hou'd father tlie Rev. John Odlin." During
the same month '■ there were a number of the church separated from their com-
munion." The circumstances will be noticed in the account of the formation
of another church.
Rev. Woodbridge Odlin was ordained colleague pastor Sept. 28, 1743. The
exercises were, Prayer by Rev. Wm. Allen of Greenland ; Sermon by Rev. Mr.
Odlin from Col. i : 28 ; Charge by Rev. Caleb Cushingof Salisbury ; Right Hand
by Rev. Mr. Rust of Stratham ; and Prayer by Rev. Joseph Adams of Newing-
ton. Rev. W. Odlin was born at Plxeter, April 28, 1718; gr. H. C. 1738, m.
Oct. 23, 1755, Mrs. Abigail Strong, widow of Rev. Job Strong of Portsmouth,
and daughter of Col. Peter Oilman. IVIr. W. Odlin d. March 10, 1776, aged
57. His children were Dudley, Woodbridge, Peter, Elisabeth, Abigail, who
was tlie first wife of Hon. Nathaniel Oilman of Exeter, John, Mary Ann, who
was wife of Tliomas Stickney of Concord, and Charlotte, wife of Jeremiah
Stickney of Dover." [Lancaster's Gilmanton; Exeter Church Records.] Rev.
W. Odlin, during his ministry of more than thirty-two years, baptized 1,276, and
admitted 36 persons to the church. [Chh. Records.] The " Half-way covenant,"
as it was often called, was then in use, and tliis accounts for the great dispro-
portion between the admissions to full communion and the baptisms. " It
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham County. 155
provided that all persons of sober life and correct sentiments without being
examined as to a change of heart might profess religion or become members of
the church and have their children baptized though they did not come to the
Lord's table." [Dr. Hawes^ Lectures, p. 149.]
Rev. Isaac Mansfield succeeded Rev. VV. Odlin, and was ord. Oct. 9, 1776.
The exercises were Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Tucker of Newbury ; Sermon by
Rev. Mr. Thayer of Hampton, from Ezek. xxxiii : 7-9 ; Charge by Rev. Mr. Fogg
of Kensington ; Right Hand by Rev. Mr. Webster of Salisbury, 2nd chh. ; Prayer
by Rev. Edmund Noyes of Salisbury, 1st chh. There were also invited on the
ordaining council the churches in Brentwood, Dover, Epping, Greenland, 1st in
Cambridge, 2nd in Scituate, and 2nd in Amesbury. Mr. Mansfield was born at
Marblehead, Ms., in 1750, gr. H. C. 1767, also M. A. at D. C, 1770 ; married Mary,
daughter of Nathaniel Clap of Scituate, Ms. Mr. Mansfield, '' according to his
agreement with the parish,'' was dismissed Aug. 22, 1787, by a council of three
churches, of which Messrs. Fogg, Langdon, then of Hampton Falls, and Mac-
clintock were pastors. The result is in the church records. It does not state
the circumstances which produced '"'such a crisis as to render a separation eligi-
ble on both parts ;" but the council say, "' We feel ourselves constrained by
duty and love to testify the sense we have of the valuable ministerial gifts and
qualifications with which God hath furnished Mr. Mansfield, and which have
been well approved not only among his own people, but by the churches in
this vicinity." During Mr. Mansfield's ministry of nearly eleven years, 245
were baptized, and 12 admitted to the church. Mr. Mansfield removed to
Marblehead. He became a magistrate, and was afterwards known as Isaac
Mansfield, Esq. His sons, Theodore and Isaac, were born in Exeter. Mrs.
Mansfield died in Marblehead, Feb. 11, 1806, aged 59. He d.in Boston, Sept.,
1826, aged 76. His father was also Isaac Mansfield, Esq., of Marblehead : "a
gentleman of handsome literary acquirements, and spent his days in piety and
usefulness." He died April 12, 1792, aged 72. He is supposed to be the same
who graduated at H. C, 1742. [Alderi's Col]
Rev. William Frederick Rowland was born in Plainfield, Ct., in 1761, gr. D.
C. 1784, also M. A. at Yale, 1787. He was ordained in Exeter, June 2, 1790.
The churches invited were Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Hampton, 2nd
Salisbury, 1st Newbury, 1st Newburyport, Greenland, Stratham, 2nd Exeter,
Brattle Street, Boston, Charlestown, 2nd Portland. The exercises were. Prayer
by Dr. Macclintock ; Sermon by Dr. Thacher of Boston ; Ordaining Prayer by
Dr. Langdon ; Charge by Dr. Webster ; Right Hand by Dr. Macclintock ;
Prayer by Dr. Morse. Mr. Rowland m. Sally, daughter of Col. Eliphalet Ladd
of Portsmouth. She died Oct. 12, 1798, at the early age of 24. Extracts from
the sermon of Dr. Buckminster of Portsmouth at her funeral, may be found in
Alden's Collection, Vol. II., p. 66, Mr. Rowland's 2nd marriage was with Ann,
daughter of Col. Eliphalet Giddings of Exeter. She died June 13, 1811, aged
31. Her infant was buried with her. After a ministry of thirty-eight years, Mr.
Rowland asked and received a dismission. It took place Dec. 5, 1828. The
ministers of the council, whose result is in the church records, were Rev. Messrs.
Hurd of Exeter, Sanford of Newmarket, Spofford of Brentwood, and Cummings
of Stratham. Mr. Rowland deceased June 10, 1843, aged 82, leaving four chil-
dren, Sarah Ann, Mary Elisabeth, William Frederick, and Theresa Orne. Mary
Elisabeth died in 1845. The sermon at the funeral of Mr. Rowland was
preached by the Rev. Mr. Hurd. Mr. Rowland's father was Rev. David S.
Rowland, gr. Yale, 1743; settled first at Plainfield, Ct., and afterwards at
Windsor, Ct. ; where his son, Henry A. Rowland, was ordained his successor, in
1790. During Mr. Rowland's ministry at Exeter, there were 128 admissions to
the church, and 295 baptisms. He possessed good talents, was very respect-
able as a preacher, and gifted in prayer.
Rev. John Smith was born in Wethersfield, Ct. ; gr. Y. C, 1821; ordained
at Trenton, N. J., March 7, 1826 ; dismissed Aug., 1828. Inst, in Exeter, March
12, 1829. Exercises on the occasion : Prayer by Rev. Abraham Burnham of
Pembroke, N. H. ; Sermon by Rev. N. Bouton of Concord : Prayer, Rev. Mr. Milti-
more of Newbury; Charge, Rev. Dr. Dana, Newburyport; Right Hand, Rev.
Mr. Hurd of Exeter ; Address, Rev. Mr. Withington of Newbury : Prayer by
156 Congregational Churches and Ministers. [April,
Rev. Mr, Winslovv, then of Dover, now of Boston. Mr. Smith's "relation to the
people of his charge in Exeter, continued nearly nine years -with mutual
harmony and atiection and with much advantaire to the cause of religion."
[Result of Council.] At his own request, he was dismissed Feb. 14, 1838, and
accepted an appointment from the Amer. Tract Society, to superintend their
operations in New Jersey, and in Southern New York and vicinity. He was
afterwards installed in Wilton, Ct. During Mr. Smith's ministry in Exeter,
the number of admissions to the church was 170, and the number of baptisms
139. The number of church members reported to the General Association in
1836, was 226. Of the children of the Rev. John and Mrs. Esther Smiih, there
were baptized at Exeter, James Dickinson, Jan. 7, 1830 ; Esther Mary, June 9,
1833^ a second Esther Mary, Oct. 5, 1835 ; and Walter Mitchell, June 4, 1837.
Rev. William Williams was born in Wethersfield, Ct., Oct. 2, 1797, grad.
Y. C, 1816 ; studied theology at Andov. Sem., and with Pres. Timothy Dwight.
Settled in Salem over the Branch, since the Howard St. Church, July 5, 1821 ;
dismissed Feb. 17, 1832 ; settled over the Crombie St. Church, which had sep-
arated from the Howard St. Nov. 22, 1832. [Amer. Quar. Reg., Vol. VII., p. 260.]
He was installed at Exeter, May 31, 1838. Exercises on the occasion : Prayer
by Rev. S. T. Abbott of Seabrook ; Sermon by Rev. Milton P. Bramin of Dan-
vers ; Prayer by Rev. S. W. Clark of Greenland • Charge by Rev. J. French
of North Hampton ; Right Hand, Rev. J. Hur<l of Exeter ; Address by Rev.
Edwin Holt of Portsmouth; Prayer by Rev. Mr. Gunnison of Brentwood. Mr.
Williams resigned his ministry, Oct. 1, 1842, on account of the state of his
health, taken in connection with existing difficulties. Mr. Williams returned
to Salem, Ms., where he engaged in the study, and has been since in the prac-
tice of medicine. The number of members of Mr. Williams's church, as re-
ported in 1841, was 217.
Rev. Joy Hamlet Fairchild was born in Guilford, Ct., April 24, 1789, and was
the youngest of sixteen children. His father was Lewis Fairchild. His
mother before marriage was Mehetabel Waterhouse of Saybrook, Ct. Rev. Mr.
Fairchild grad. Y. C. 1813, studied theology with Dr. Ely of "Monson, Ms., and set-
tled in the ministry in East Hartford, Ct., June, 1816 ; in South Boston. Phil-
lips Church, Nov.. 1827. He was installed in Exeter, Sept. 20, 1843. Exercises
on the occasion were : Reading of the Scriptures, Rev. S. W. Clark of Greenland ;
Prayer, Rev. R. W. Clark, Portsmouth ; Sermon, Rev. N. Adams, Boston ;
Prayer, Rev. J. French : Charge. Rev. Dr. Codman ; Right Hand, Rev. Mr. Hurd ;
Address, Rev. H. Winslow of Boston ; Prayer, Rev. E. D. Eldredge of Hamp-
ton. Mr. Fairchild resigned his otiice June 18, 1844. His reasons are thus
assigned in his letter to the church. " I am accused of a crime which I never
committed, but which it is not in my power to disprove. I do not wi.sh to
preach the gospel any longer than I can te useful. And as my usefulness
must now be ended, I hereby resign my office as Pastor of this church." His
pastoral relation was formally dissolved by a Council, called at his own request,
July 30, 1844. The doings of the ecclesiastical and civil tribunals in his case
are in the hands of the public. After removing from Exeter he was installed
over the Payson Church, South Boston, Nov. 19. 1845.
Mr. Fairchild m. 1st, Cynthia Waterhouseof Saybrook, Ct., Oct., 1814. Their
■children are Harriet Elisabeth, b. Sept. 2, 1815, m. Anthony Ten Eyck, Esq.,
of Detroit, Mich., U. S. Commissioner at the Sandwich Islands, where she d.
Nov. 5, 18-16; Lucius Hamlet, b. Jan. 26, 1819. Mr. Fairchild m. 2nd, Mary
Bradford, daughter of William Bradford, Esq., of Philadelphia, July 18, 1825.
Their children are William Bradford, b. Nov. 2, 1828 ; Thomas Bobbins, b.
April 9, 1834. d. May 2, 1835: Fiorina Tomlin, b. March 13, 1838; Mary Joy,
b. May 25, 1843. d. July 10, 1843 ; Harriet Ten Eyck, b. Dec. 29, 1846.
Rev. Rosii'cll Dwi^td Hitchcock, the present pastor, was born in East INIachias,
Me., Aug. 15, 1817,' gr. A .C. 1836, Tutor from 1839 to 1842, theological educa-
tion at Andov. Sem., before and after his tutorship ; stated supply at Waterville,
Me., one vear ; ord. at Exeter Nov. 19, 1845. Evercises on the occasion were,
Reading the Scriptures, Rev. J. W. Newman of Stratham ; Prayer, Rev. Homer
Barrows of Dover; Sermon, Rev. Orin Fowler of Fall River; Ordaining Prayer,
Rev. J. Hurd; Charge, Rev. 0. Fowler; Right Hand, Rev. B. R. Allen of
1847.]
Proprietors of New Haven, Ct.
157
South Berwick, Me. ; Address, Rev. S. S. N. Greely of Newmarket ; Prayer,
Rev. James T. IMcCollom, Suraersworth. The father of Mr. Hitchcock, whose
name was also Roswell, was born in Hawley, Ms. ; his father removed from
Springfield, Ms. His mother's surname was, before marriage, Longfellow.
She was of Machias. Mr. Hitchcock m. Elisabeth Anthony Bray ton, her
mother being of the Anthony family, which was ancient in Bristol Co., Ms.
(To be continued.)
THE NAMES OF THE PROPRIETORS OF NEW HAVEN, CT., IN THE
YEAR 1685.
[This article has been kindly furnished us by Charles "William Bradley, Esq., the present
Secretary of the State of Connecticut.]
James Bishop, Esqr.
William Jones, Esqr.
Major John Nash,
]\Ir. James Pierpont,
Serjt. John Ailing,
Mr. James Ailing,
Phillip Alcock,
John Ailing Senr.
Samuell Ailing,
Joseph Alsup, Senr.
Joseph Alsup,* Junior,
Serjt Nathan Andrews,
David Atwater, Senr,
David Atwater, Junr,
John Atwater,
Jonathan Atwater,
Robert Augar,
Nathan Andrews, Junr.
John Austin,
John Ball,
Hannah Ball,
John Barnes,
Thomas Barnes,
Daniel! Barnes,
John Bassett,
Samuell Bassett,
Isaac Beecher. Senr.
Isaac Beecher, Junr.
John Beecher,
Eleazar Beecher,
John Benham, Senr.
John Benham, Junr.
John Bishop,
John Blackly,
Samuell Blackly,
Ebenezer Blackly,
Benjamin Bouden,
Nathanael Boykin,
William Bradly,
Joseph Bradly,
Abraham Bradly,
Isaac Bradly,
Benjamin Bradly,
Henry Bristoll,
John Brockett,
John Brockett, Junr.
John Brooks,
Henry Brooks,
Eleazer Brown,
Samuell Brown,
Ebenezer Brown,
Benjamin Bunnill,
Samuell Burwell,
Zacheus Cande,
William Chatterton,
John Chidsey,
James Clark,
John Clark,
Samuell Clark,
William Collins,
John Cooper, Senr.
John Cooper, Junr.
Mrs. Coster,
Mr. John Davenports, heirs,
Mr. James Dixvvell,
John Davids, or Dixwell,
Robert Dauson,
James Denison,
Lt. Abraham Dickerman,
Edmund Dorman,
John Downs,
Nicholas Elsey,
Symon Fgears,
Samuell Ferns,
Benjamin Fenns, heirs,
Samuell Ford,
Mathew Ford,
Mark Fowler, ' — ■'
John Frost,
Mr. Gibberts, heirs,
Timothy Gibberts, heirs,
John Gibbs,
Henry Gibbons,
William Gibbons,
Mathew Gilbert's, heirs,
Mathew Gilbert,
Henry Glover,
Mr. John Goodyear,
John Hancock,
Mr. John Harriman,
James Heaton,
Nathanael Heaton,
Samuel Hemingway,
Mrs. Hope Herbert,
Eliakim Hitchcock,
Nathanael Hitchcock,
Richard Hingambottom,
John Hill,
Ebenezer Hill,
Mr. John Hodson,
John Holt,
Eleazar Holt,
Samuell Hotchkis,
John Hotchkis,
Joshua Hotchkis,
Thomas Hotchkis,
Daniell Hotchkis,
Jerremiah How,
Ephraim How's, heirs,
Jerremiah Hull,
Samuell Humerston,
John Humerston,
Thomas Humerston,
Bartholomew Jacobs,
Thomas Johnson,
John Johnson, Senr. —
John Johnson, Junr. -
William Johnson, -
Samuell Johnson, -
Nathanael Jones,
Joseph Ives,
Edward Keely,
Nathanael Kimberly,
Thomas Kimbt^rly,
Jonathan Lamson,
Thomas Leek,
Richard Little,
Ralph Loines, Senr.
Samuell Loines,
* The present orthography of such names as have materially changed their forms is here
given : Alsop for Alsup ; Blakeslee or Blakeley, Blackly ; Bradley, Bradly ; Bristol,
Bristoll; Brackett, Brockett; Buniiel, Bunnill; Candee, Cande; Dawson, Dauson: Gil-
bert, Gibberts; Eaton, Ileaton ; Higgins?, contraction of Higginbottom, Hingambottom;
Hotchkiss, Hotchkis ; Humaston, Humerston ; Lines and Lynde, Loines ; Mallory, Mal-
lery ; Merriman, Marriman ; Morse, Moss ; Molthrop, Mullrop ; Monson, Munson ; Osborn,
Oshourn ; Payne, Pain ; Punderson, Ponderson ; Prindle, Pringle ; Thompson, Thomson ;
Turner, Tumor ; Umberfield ?, Umphervile ; Woodin, Wooden.
15S
Proprietors of New Haven, Ct.
[April,
Ralph Loines, Junr.
Joseph Loines,
Benjamin Loines,
Thomas Luddington,
John Luddington,
William Luddington,
Peter Mallery, Senr.
Peter Mallery, Junr.
Thomas Mallery,
Daniell Mallery,
John Mallery,
.Joseph Mansfield,
Capt. Moses Mansfield,
Lt. Nathaniel Marriman,
Ellis Mew's, heirs.
Ens: John Miles,
Thomas Mix,
John Mix,
Nathanael Mix,
Daniell Mix,
Caleb Mix,
John Morris,
Eleazer Morris,
Joseph Morris,
Mr. John Moss,
Joseph Moss,
Mercy Moss,'s heirs,
Mathew Multrop,
Ens: Samuell Munson,
Richard Newman,
John Newman,
Mr. Jerr : Osbourn's, heirs,
Mrs. Mary Osbourn,
Mr. Jerr: Osborn,. Junr.
Mr. John Prout,
William Pain's, heirs,
John Pain,
George Pardee, Senr.
George Pardee, Junr.
Mr. William Peck,
Joseph Peck,
Benjamin Peck,
Edward Perkins,
John Perkins,
Jonathan Perkins,
David Perkins,
John Perry,
Thomas Pimore,
John Ponderson,
John Potter,
Nathanael Potter,
Edward Preston,
Joseph Preston,
William Pringle,
Joseph Pringle,
Ely Robberts,
William Robberts,
Mr. Rich<i Rosewell,
John Roe,
^ John Sacket's heirs,
-John Sacket, Junr.
Thomas Sandford,
Ens: Dan' Shermon,
Thomas Smith,
John Smith,
Samuell Smith,
Joseph Smith,
Ebenezer Smith,
Nathan Smith,
Richard Sperry, Senr.
John Sperry,
Richard Sperry, Junr.
Nathanael Sperry,
Thomas Sperry,
John Steevens,
Henry Steevens,
Robert Talmage's heirs,
Serj' Thos. Talmage,
Enos Talmage,
John Talmage,
James Taylor,
William Thorps, heirs,
Nathanael Thorp,
John Thomson's heirs,
John Thomson, marriner,
John Thomson, farmer,
John Thomson, Junr.
Mr. William Thomson,
John Thomas,
Daniell Thomas,
Samuell Thomas,
Joseph Thomas,
John Thomas, Junr.
Christopher Todd,
John Todd,
Samuell Todd,
Mr. Thomas Trowbridge,
John Trowbridge,
Mr. William Trowbridge.
William Trowbridge, Junr.
Thomas Trowbridg, Junr.
James Trowbridge,
Isaac Tumor,
Thomas Tuttle,
Jonathan Tuttle,
Joseph Tuttle,
David Tuttle,
Nathanael Tuttle,
John Tuttle,
Samuell Tuttle,
John Umphervile,
John Watson,
Samuell Whitehead,
William Wilmott,
Serj' John Winston,
John Winston, Junr.
William Wooden's heirs,
Jerremiah Wooden,
John Woolcott,
Mr. John Yale,
Mr. Nathanael Yale,
The Trustees of the )
School Estate. J
This List of names Compared with the List of 1685, and is a true Coppy, attested
by uss.
NATHAN ANDREWS, 1 Meet men
WILLL\M THOMSON, i,t T
JONATHAN AT WATER, J <'./^-^'^"' ^'^^™-
This List of the Proprietors of the Lands in the Township of Newhaven, was Ex-
hibited in the Generall Assembly on the Twentieth day of October, in the third year of
her Majesties reigne, Annoq. Dom : 1701, at the Same time when a release of all the
Lands in said Township to the said proprietors was read and approved and ordered to
be signed in the name of the Gouernor and Company of her Majesties Colony of Con-
necticuit. Test. ELEAZER KIMBERLY, Secry.
The aboue written, with what is Contained in the two next aforegoing pages, relating
thereunto, is a true Coppie of the Origenali, being therewith Examin'd and Compared,
and here recorded, May 20th, 1707. Pr me ELEAZER KIMBERLY, Secry.
[The foregoing is recorded in the Connecticut " Colony Records of Deeds," Vol. III.
fol. 397 — 399.]
State of Connecticut, ss., ")
Office of Secketary of State. )
I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true copy of record in this Office.
, — ■ — J In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
] L. s. [ of said State, at Hartford, this sixth day of March, A. D. 1847, and in the
^ — . — ^ 7l8t year of the Independence of the United States of America.
CHARLES WM. BRADLEY,
Secretary of State.
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1847.] Memoir of Enoch Parsons, Esq. 159
MEMOIR OF ENOCH PARSONS. ESQ., OF HARTFORD, CT.
The name of Parsons is found among the earliest emigrants
to New England, and it designated a family of high respectability
in the parent country. As early as 1481, John Parsons was Mayor
of Hereford in the county of Herefordshire, and Sir Thomas Par-
sons of Great Milton, from one branch of the family, received the
honor of knighthood from Charles I., about the year 1634, and his
descendants are still found at Great Milton and in the city of Lon-
don. The Coal of Arms granted to Sir Thomas is thus described :
" He beareth gules, two chevrons ermine, between three eagles dis-
played, or;" Crest: " an eagle's leg erased at the thigh, or, standing
on a leopard's head, gules."
These armorial bearings are retained in the Parsons Family in
the United States, and by the descendants of Sir Thomas in Lon-
don, among whom were Sir John and Sir Humphrey Parsons, the
former Lord Mayor of London in 1704, and the latter in 1731 and
1740 ; also by the branch of the family that settled in Barbadoes,
of which Rev. John Parsons, INI. A., of Beybrook House in the
county of Gloucester, Vicar of Marden, county of Wilts, is a de-
scendant, being the son of Daniel Parsons, M. D., of Barbadoes.
Enoch Parsons, Esq., of Hartford, Ct., the particular subject of
this memoir, was born at Lyme, Ct., Nov. 5, 1769. He was the
third son of Samuel Holden Parsons, an Aid to General Washing-
ton, a Major-General in the Revolutionary army, and subsequently,
Chief-Justice of the North Western Territory. Mr. Parsons was
also grandson of the Rev. Jonathan Parsons, a distinguished cler-
gyman first of Lyme, Ct., and secondly of Newburyport, Ms. His
mother, who was a daughter of Richard Mather of Lyme, was lin-
eally descended from the Rev. Richard Mather, the first clergyman of
Dorchester, Ms., ancestor of the Rev. Messrs. Increase and Cotton
Mather of Boston. His grandmother was sister to the Hon. Mat-
thew Griswold of Lyme, formerly Governor of the State, and was
lineally descended from Henry Wolcott, 1st, of Windsor, the pro-
genitor of all who bear that name in Connecticut.^
Mr. Parsons was distinguished in youth for mental vigor and
accurate discrimination, and for his devotedness to the more abstruse
and severe sciences, particularly the mathematics. This laid the
foundation of his future eminence as a financier. He did not receive
a collegiate education, but his academical course pursued at the
Institutions at Pomfret and Plainfield, was extensive and thorough.
His favorite studies naturally inclined him to commercial pursuits ;
and to qualify himself for these, he engaged in the year 1785 and
1786, in the service of Messrs. Broome and Piatt, who, at that time,
owned a great commercial house in New Haven, where he acquired
a complete mercantile education. His proficiency and accuracy as
* A more extended genealogical account of the Parsons Family may be expected ia some
future No. of the Register.
160 Memoir of [April,
an accountant soon brought him into notice, and in the year 1787 he
was employed by the late Gov. Oliver Wolcott, Jun., who was at
that time State Auditor of accounts, to arrange and prepare for
adjustment the Revolutionary claims of Connecticut upon the United
Stales. This was an arduous task for a young man, requiring great
methodical accuracy and precision, and it was performed with abil-
ity and acceptance.
But Mr. Parsons was not confined to his favorite pursuits ; he had
a thirst for knowledge generally, and improved every opportunity
for research in the various departments of science and the arts with
a proportionate zeal and accuracy. Evidences of this are furnished
in a Journal^ which he, at the age of only nineteen, kept while on
a tour to the North Western Territory during the spring and sum-
mer of 1788, in company with his father, who was about that time
appointed by President Washington Chief-Judge in and over the
Territory, which included the States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and
Michigan. The geology of the country, the customs, manners, and
language of the native sons of the forest, are described and com-
mented upon with a minuteness and vivacity interesting alike to the
geologist, the antiquary, and the philosopher.
He was, we believe, one of the original investigators of the
tumuli at Marietta, the first and at that time the only settlement of
importance in that region of country. A description of one of
these remarkable mounds, excavated and explored by him, he com-
* In his Journal, Mr. Parsons gives the following- statistics of the Aborigines, at that time
inhabiting the Territory, which may not be uninteresting to compare with their present con-
dition. We present the extract entire :
" Tlic Driawarex live at Sandusky, in a N. W. course and about ISO miles from this place, (Marietta.)
Tlieir number is 400.
" The Wijnmloix. jiving partly in the same region and partly at Detroit, 300 miles from Marietta, are
aboiil 'JGO ill number.
" Tlie Mnns'es live on tlie Allesjhany river, about 340 miles N. E. from M. and number 100.
" The l\Iiami tribe live at Miumi town, W S. \V. 250 miles, and are about 100 in number.
'' The Slinwanoes livt on the Miami river, S. W. 250 miles, and nurnlier 150.
" Tiie Cherokees, or C/iickewagas, live on Paint Creek, S. S. W. 250 miles, and are about 100 in
number.
" The Wiahtanoex live on the Wabasli river, W. S. W. 500 miles, and number GOO.
" The KicJcapoes live also upon the Wabash, S. S. W. 500 miles, and iinmber 1100.
" The Pianiishaws live upon the same river, S. and S. \V. 600 miles — number 400.
" The Kaskaslcias live on the Mississippi, S. S. W. SdO miles. Their number is 150.
" The Pforei-s live upon llie Illinois river, W. S W. 91)0 miles. Number 150.
" The Mendow Imlinns live ivbso upon the Illinois, about ilOO miles W. by S. Number 500.
" The Lnons live upon ibe Illinois, .S. W. IKIO miles, numbering 300.
" The Fnxe> live on the S. side of I^ake Superior, W. N. W. i)00 miles — number 1000.
" The Chippfwas live \V . of Lake Mifhisiaii, W. N. W. SOO miles from M. Number 4000.
" The Potmvatmniex live E. of Lake .Mielii^'aii. W. N. W. atiout 450 miles. Number 4000.
"The Ottinras live N. E. of Lake .\Iiehigan, N. \\ . 400 miles. Number lOOO.
" The Sifwa: live N W. of Lake Superior. N. \V. from Marietta 050 miles. Number GOOO."
In his Journal we have also a specimen of the fertility of the soil, and the rapidity of the
vegetation of the Territory, in the following extracts :
"Jtiiie 7. Kode out with my father to his tliree-aere lot, which was sowed with rye in December
last. About iwcnly days a(;o, it was tour iiulies high. 'I"en days since, when we visited it, it was
three and a hall feet hiph ; and to-day we found it seven and a half feet in height.
" June 13. Measureil a spenr of Max growiiii; on my <Mly lot, and lind that in six days it has grown
seven iiuhes. Mr Converse infi>rms me that about three weeks ago, he planted corn, which is at the
present time four feet high."'
On siibseriucnt i)agci!i of the Journal, Mr P. has extended remarks on the philosophy of
vegetation.
We have further space only for tlie Ibllowing curious extract :
" June 15. Last night the (lo;,'s made a most hideous clamor, and seemed to be exceedingly excited.
Mr. , who lives about forty rods N. of the Stockade, was about petting up to see what dis-
turbed ilii-m, but did not ; and in the morniii);, on opening the outer door to let in his dog, he found in
hi.s mouth a jnirnj JilUd with Broudui ami liiiigs.^'
1847.] Enoch Parsons^ Esq. 161
municated in 1789 to President Stiles of Yale College, and is pre-
served among his manuscripts in the College Library.
May 14, 1789, Mr. Parsons was appointed by Gov. Arthur St.
Clair, Register and Clerk of the first Probate Record Office, estab-
lished in the county of Washington, which was the first county
erected north-west of the river Ohio. He there remained, faith-
fully discharging the duties of this appointment, until April, 1790,
when he resigned and returned to Middletown, Ct., his family resi-
dence, and was appointed by the General Assembly of the State at
their ensuing session, in May, High Sheriff of Middlesex County.
This office he accepted, being then only twenty-one years of age;
and he continued to perform its duties with fidelity and public
acceptance, till he attained the age of 49, a period of hoentt/'eig-ht
years; when he was compelled by ill health and various imperative
avocations, to relinquish its fatigues and solicitude.
During the period of his official duties as Sheriff, Mr. Parsons
was also actively engaged in various other public avocations, and
in mercantile business. He was called to preside over different
local institutions and organizations in the place where he resided ;
acted a while as Secretary to an Insurance Company, and was re-
peatedly elected an Alderman of the city of Middletown, and Rep-
resentative in the General Assembly of the State. He was also
presented by his Congressional friends as a rival candidate of the
late President Harrison in the year 1791 for the office of Secretary
and ex- officio Lieut. Governor of the N. W. Territory, but he de-
clined the nomination. He likewise declined the honor, though
repeatedly solicited, to represent his fellow-citizens in the councils
of the nation. His own private affairs too much required his atten-
tion to permit him to engage in this high trust.
In the year 1816, when the late Bank of the United States was in-
corporated, Mr. Parsons, believing that the establishment of a
Branch in Connecticut, (by many deemed impracticable,) would
materially promote the commercial interests of its citizens, visited
Philadelphia in company with other gentlemen, with a view to
this object. By the most persevering efforts, and through his
active and efficient influence and exertion, a Branch was located
in Connecticut at Middletown. He was chosen a Director of the
institution immediately upon its organization, and continued in
the direction during the existence of the Charter.
In 1818 he was elected President of the Connecticut Branch, on
the resignation of the Hon. Samuel W. Dana, then a Senator in
Congress ; and was annually elected, until it was transferred from
Middletown to Hartford, in the spring of 1824. Having removed
thither himself about the same time, he was re-elected, and contin-
ued to preside over the institution with acknowledged impartiality,
ability, and firmness, and the most unflinching integrity, during the
operations of the Branch in Connecticut, and until the expiration
of the Charter.
Though educated a merchant and eminent as a financier, Mr.
162 Memoir of Enoch Parsons, Esq. [-^pril.
Parsons was also a sound lawyer ; not by profession or practice,
but by the acquisition of the requisite legal knowledge. The office
of Sheriff, when he was called to fill it, was one of honor as well
as profit. Its incumbent was the companion of the Judges. He
attended at their " chambers " as well as in the " court-room." He
listened to, and participated in, their deliberations and discussions.
Thus Mr. Parsons breathed a legal atmosphere. Being by his official
duties, through a period of tioenty-eight years, in familiar inter-
course with the Bench and the Bar, and having read the best
elementary writers, et.dowed, as he was, with a remarkably re-
tentive memory and a logical and inquisitive mind, it is not sur-
prising that he retained to the close of life the principles and
maxims of jurisprudence thus deeply implanted. Though not a
member of the Bar, his opinions on elementary points were seldom
questioned.
Mr. Parsons wrote some, but reflected more. His published
writings are few and chiefly political. His unpublished manu-
scripts are numerous and mostly in an epistolary form, relating
principally to the subject o( finance.
In all the relations of domestic and social life, Mr. Parsons was
beloved and respected. He was twice married, and left three chil-
dren by the first marriage, and one by the second ; two only of
whom survive him ; namely, one residing in Hartford, Ct., Samuel
H. Parsons, Esq., and one in the State of Ohio. In these rela-
tions, he was ever the generous and affectionate husband, and the
kind and faithful parent. His habits and feelings were social and
communicative; and in his intercourse with his fellow-men, dignity
was seen blended with the utmost courtesy and kindness. He was
a true gentleman of the olden school, and every son of New Eng-
land will understand what this means.
His personal appearance was dignified and commanding. His
stature large and well-proportioned ; high forehead and bald, with
dark blue eye, and a countenance indicative of his mental charac-
teristics of thought, deliberation and energy, blended with mildness.
Mr. Parsons was a firm believer in the Christian religion. He
adopted the principles of the gospel as the standard of human ac-
tion ; and frequently remarked, that through life he had made it an
invariable rule never to close his eyes in sleep without first com-
muning with his God.
About a year previous to the close of his interesting life, his sys-
tem became generally debilitated, and during the last three or four
months he was unable to leave the house. He expressed himself
perfectly resigned to the will of Heaven, and gradually sunk into a
lethargy, which continued until the morning of July 9, 1846, when
he slept in death, in the 77th year of his age.
1847.] The Philosophy of Life, 163
THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE.
My Muse has oft slumbered in life's busy day,
And seldom I've sought her, as having no leisure ;
At the moment, however, while time glides away
In the quiet of age. let me yield to the pleasure.
And oh ! in the scenes on my fancy that burst.
And on which with delight or with sadness I linger,
Say, what shall arrest my attention the first?
Where, where shall I place me — where point the fixed finger 1
Shall I dwell upon childhood, or press on to youth.
Or look only on manhood, or Death's lessons ponder?
Shall I mourn, or rejoice, or administer truth.
Or most at man's folly or GOD'S mercy wonder?
I gaze on the palace, contemplate the cot,
Mark the tower, see the ocean, view landscapes wide-spreading,
And I feel, while I think on man's changeable lot,
Compassion its influence o'er my heart shedding :
And I cry, ' 0 ye triflers, ye murmurers, say,
' Could your wishes be realized, what were the blessing
* Most anxiously sought, to make happy your day
' Of existence, and crown you with bliss worth possessing?'
'I'd have power,' says the statesman ; ' broad empire,' the king ;
' More lands,' shouts the rich ; and ' no labor,' the peasant ;
And so through the catalogue ! Hope seeks to bring
Enjoyment from change, and depreciates the present :
While yet, would we weigh our condition with care,
And be just to that Wisdom our follies which chastens,
We should see many blessings that fall to our share.
Though the crown of our wishes its advent ne'er hastens.
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GOD denies in His love, and withholds what we seek,
In tender compassion, well knowing our blindness.
Let us yield, be submissive, and patient, and meek,
Adoring His mercy, and trusting His kindness.
This, this is our wisdom. Alone it deserves
The name of philosophy ; nor can the science
Man proudly may boast, while as yet he but serves
His passions, aflbrd for his woes an appliance.
This life is a trial. Our world cannot fill
The void of the heart, which too surely is boundless.
GOD will discipline, rectify, govern man's will,
And eternity show our complaining is groundless :
There, we may, when we know what we see here in part,
Life's philosophy prize, as we find it resulting
In bliss springing forth from a purified heart,
Without ceasing, in love, joy, and wonder exulting.
Why should we not, then, as life hurries away,
Submit us to GOD, and fall in with the measures
His Wisdom employs, from His paths lest we stray,
And fail to inherit His blood-purchased treasures ?
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REMARKS
The following details are published not as being complete, but with
the hone that the publication of them may be as a magnet attracting
to itself, and thus supplying the wanting links which might otherwise
perish from the chain of a family history. Any information, however
shcrht respecting any of the lines, whether direct or collateral, hereby
brought to light, will be welcomed by the author of this article, or the
editor of this journal. c . c
We are still in the dark as to the family history of not a few among
the first fathers of New England. Much of this darkness might be
dispelled were all the written memorials still extant sought out com-
pared, and committed to the keeping of the art preservauve of a 1 arts.
Winthrop in his Journal speaks of a letter from the Yarmouth pilgrims
to their brethren, with their names, as printed at London in 1630. Ihe
instructions to Endecott, the first Governor of Massachusetts Bay, were
« Keep a daily register in each family of what is done by all and every
person in the family." ^ , ^ -.t ^
In Young's Chronicles of Plymouth, (p. 36,) and of Massachusetts
Bay, (p. 157), lists of names of emigrants are referred to, but the lists
themselves are not given. , „ , ■,
Notwithstanding several good works upon the Huguenots have re-
cently appeared, much genealogical labor remains to be performed in
tracin"- the lineage of particular families to France, and investigating
their condition there before their emigration. I have often sought,
thou-h witlioiit success, for the records of the Old French Church in
Boston, which stood on the site of the Universalist Church in bchool
street.
NOTES.
1. Neither the family name of Stephen Butler's wife nor any other
particulars respecting him have been ascertained, except the record of
the births of his children, which is extracted from the city registers of
Boston, formerly kept in the Old State House. As he became a father
in Boston within little more than twenty years after its first settlement,
it may be presumed that he was an emigrant from Europe.
2. Benjamin Butler. The different dates in this and similar cases
denote the births of different children bearing the same name ; the for-
mer in all probability died before the birth of the latter.
3 James Butler probably died before 1692, if the Grace Butler, mar-
ried to Andrew Rankin, April 15th, of that year, by Simon Bradstreet,
was his widow. . , i ., r
4. Information as to the kindred of Abigail Eustice may doubtless be
found in the public records of Boston.
5 James Butler was a proprietor in a rope-walk at West Boston ;
was married April 6, 1710, by Rev. E. Pemberton of the Old South.
He was probably admitted to the First Church Jan. 24, 1703-4. A
folio Bible with Clarke's annotations, now in my possession, as an heir-
loom from my father and grandfather, bears the name of this James
Butler, my grandiathcr's grandfather, and the date 1713, doubtless
written by his own hand. -r i i
6. Grace Butler was married Dec. 26, 1706, to Thomas Jackson, by
Beniamin Wadsworth, minister of the first church. She had several
children, Grace, Thomas, and Elisabeth, and died March 15, 1759.
1847.] The Butler Family.
169
7. Eliza Butler was admitted to the first church Nov. 25, 1706
and was married to Capt. Ephraim Savage, Jan. 8, 1712. Nothin"- fur-
ther is known of her. °
8. James Butler was by trade a goldsmith. About 1750 he removed
to Halifax, Nova Scotia, but proving unfortunate in his enterprise, soon
returned to Boston. He afterwards lived awhile in Sutton, Ms!, but
died m Boston, in 1776, aged 63.
9. Although I have abstained from full details of collateral lines I
am constrained to give them respecting Elisabeth Davie, since her
iine ot ancestry is so long.
John Davie of Exeter, Eng. = Julian Strode.
John. . Mary, == Humphrey, a Lon-
don merchant.
John, removed from= Elisabeth Richards. Ann, d. Sept.
London and settled in j^ I'gQo
Groton, Ms., 1662. ' '
i.r~rj~zr ~T
(a) John graduated at Har- (b) Humphrey of Mary. WilHam. Elisabeth. Sarah
vard, 1681, became bar- Dorchester, = (c) Hannah Gedney.
onet in 1713, presented I •'
books to Yale College.
Elisabeth, d. Feb. = (S) James Butler.
15, 1739.
^a) The lineage of this nobleman, his heraldic emblazonings and the like
may be found in Burke's Peerage of England ; '■' vix ea nostra voco "
(b) Humphrey Dayie was a captain in the London trade. Hence his dauHi-
T\/ Q T^^ ^"u '^'"^'Z'''- ^"'^ °f ^^^^« "lo^ belongs to her granddau"h?er
Mrs. Sarah Kingsbury of Oxford, Ms. auau^aiei,
It is of brocade, with many-colored figures embroidered upon a ground of
green. It has two skirts, each of seven breadths, a long bodice to be worn
with a satin stomacher, sleeves short at the elbows, with flowin'^ ruffles A sil-
ver tabby christening or to use a better expression, Japtmna/, "blanket," now in
Z,Ppf' 'tT' '^'^'^ ? ^^7^ ^^^" '"^"i'^ «f ^"^^'^'^^ «^ «^y great-grandmother's
dres.es There is a family trad,t:on that these dresses were pawned by her
husband after her death, and redeemed by her son. ^
(c) Hannah Gedney's lineage so far as I can trace it is as follows ;
John Gedney, b. 1603; d. Aug. 5, 1688; = Mary
admitted to church in Salem, Nov. 19, 1637. = Catherine — .
Sarah. Eli. Bartholomew, Eleazer. John, lost at sea,
baptized, June
14,1640, Free-
man, 1669; d.
March 1,1698.
William, b. 1668; m. 1690; d. 1730. = Hannah Gard
ner.
Hannah, = (b) Humphrey Davie.
I'^Q Genealogies. [Aprilj
10. James Butler was brought up to the trade of a hatter; was
married May 10, 1763, by Rev. Andrew Eliot of New North Church ,
inAu'^. 1774, fled with his wife and six children under ten years ot
age. to' Georgetown, Me., a four days' voyage. He was driven to
this flight by the Boston port-bill, which brought all business to a
stand. After remaining four years in Maine, he returned to Boston,
and soon removed to Oxford, Ms.; where he resided till his death,
Dec. 20, 1827, aged 88. ^ o- i «
11 Marv Sigourney was great-granddaughter of a Sigourney, wno,
being a Huguenot, fled from Bochelle in France, with his wife and
four small children, in 1685. This first emigrant was among he first
settlers in Oxford, Ms., and some of his children married there
Through fear of Indians, he removed to Boston. I have made out an
extensive table of his posterity, but on account of its length, mus.
refrain from inserting it here, except so far as relates to my own
family. Among the descendants of this Huguenot exile, are the
Brimmers, the Inches, and the Dexters. of Boston ; the Commander
of the Schooner Asp, killed by the British in the Potomac, m 1813 , ana
the husband of our most popular poetess.
Sigourney, =j= .
Andrew, m. ab. =f Germaine
1701, at Oxford.
Anthony, b. Boston, Aug. 17, 1713, = (*)Mary Waters.
(11) Mary, b. March 23, 1741 ; m., May 18, 1763 ; = (10) James Butler.
was early taught French by her grand-
mother, as the tongue of her ancestors;
consulted by Dr. Holmes as to Huguenot
annals; had the covenant propounded to
her at the New North church, Feb. 22, 1761.
12. James Davie Butler was born in Boston, Oct. 5, 1765. In 178G,
left a school he was teaching in Oxford, to be a volunteer against
Shays. Emigrated to Rutland, Vt., in Aug., 1787 ; was at first a hat-
ter ; in 1792, became a merchant, and continued in trade fifty years,
till his death, June 3. 1842. , , ,^ i a
He was married, Aug. 22, 1802, to the widow Rachel Maynard, and
March 15, 1827, to Lois Harris. He represented the town oi Rutland
in the Vermont Legislature, for the years 1812 and 1813. In the year
1814, he was a member of the State Council.
His first wife was daughter of Capt. Israel Harris of Williamstown,
Ms., who went with Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys to take
Ticondcroga, and was an officer in the battle of Bennington.
13. This infant of days may be noticeable as being the seventh ot
those who, in one unbroken line during one hundred and eighty-one
years, have born the name of James.
(*) Mary Waters was of Welsh extraction. She owned a copy of Flf^elinJ^o vol-
umes folio, (London, 17100 which is now in my hands. One of her brocade dresses is stUi
preserved by Miss Mary i3nller of Rutland, Vl.
IS'i^.j The Minot Famihj. 171
THE MINOT FAMILY.
BY LEMUEL SHATTUCK, ESQ.
Explanation of the Plan in preparing the Memoir.
In the following Memoir the numbers inserted in the parentheses on the left,
are the numbers of the paragraphs, each, generally, containing a notice of one
entire tami y. _ The Roman numbers immediately after indicate the generation
ot the iarndy, mcluding the lirst person named. The descendants are doubly
numbered — first m consecutive order, and secondly by each family separately,
ine hgures in brackets after the name refer back to these numbers of the de-
scendants, indicating the family and connections to which the individual
belongs The numbers inserted in the parentheses on the right, against the
name ot a child, show the subsequent paragraph where a notice of the family
of such child may be found.
It is impossible to present a memoir of this kind, which shall be entirely free
Ironi error, perfect and complete. In existing families, births, marriages, and
deattis, are constantly occurring, and in more ancient ones new facts are often
discovered. Such facts it is desirable to have entered ; and such a plan as
would allow their insertion without re-writing the memoir will be preferred. By
leaving some space in the original entries, the plan admits of correction, ampli-
ncation, and extension, without marring its simplicity and beauty.
MEMOIR.
(1) All by the name of Minot in America are supposed to have
descended from George Minot, whose posterity forms the subject of
this Memoir. There was a Thomas Minot, probably a brother, who
was a proprietor of Barbadoes in 1638, but I can neither trace his his-
tory, nor ascertain that he left posterity. None of the name could be
tound m the New York or Philadelphia Directories for 1846. The fara-
\uu^^ c^^ descended from Thomas Minot, Esq., Secretary to the
Abbot of Walden, England, by whom he was advanced to great pos-
sessions.
FIRST GENERATION.
Sx^J' ^^^^^ George Minot was the son of Thomas Minot, Esq.,
ot batfron- Walden, Essex, England, and was b. Aug. 4, 1594. He was
among the first Pilgrim emigrants to Massachusetts, and the first set-
tlers of Dorchester. His place of residence was near Neponset
-bridge, and he owned the land which has been known as " Squantum."
He was made a freeman in 1G34, and represented the town in 1635
aiid 1636. He was a ruling elder in the church thirty years, and d.
Dec. 24 1671, in the 78ih year of his age. He left a will, which is
recorded m the Suffolk Records, Vol. VII. p. 189. The inventory of hi^
estate amounted to £277. 7. 7. " His death." say the records, " was
much lamented by the town, whose weal he sought and hberties de-
tended' He was a cotemporary with Elder Humphrey ; and it is said
the following hues were once to be found on a gravestone in the
ancient burying-ground in Dorchester : —
Here lie the bodies of Unite Humphrey and Shining Minot,
Such names as these, they never die not.
172
Genealogies. [April,
Mr. Minot's wife, Martha, d. in Dorchester, Dec. 23, 1657, a. 60. He
left the following children ;
2-1 John, b. April 2, 1626, m. Lydia Butler, May 19, 1647. (3)
3-2 James, b. Dec. 31, 1628, m. Hannah Stoughton, Dec. 9, 1653. 4
4-3 Stephen, b. May 2, 1631, m. Trucrosse Davenport, Nov. 10, 1654. 5
5—4 Samuel, b. Dec. 18, 1635, m. Hannah Howard, June 23, 1670. (b)
SECOND GENERATION.
(3) II. Cant. John Minot [2—1] was ra. by Governor Dudley to
Lydia Butler of Dorchester, May 19, 1647. She d. Jan. 24, 1667, at
the birth of her sixth child. He m. a second time Mary Biggs ot Bos-
ton, widow of John Biggs who d. in 1666, and the daughter of John
Dasset. He d. in Dorchester, Aug. 12. 1669, a. 43. She d. about 1677.
They both left wills. His is recorded in Suffolk Records, Vol. VL p.
39, and hers. Vol. VI. p. 262. His estate was prized at £978. 5. An
anecdote in relation to John Minot is found in D wight's Travels Vol.
III. p. 125, and in Hutchinson's Hist. Mass. Vol. I. p. 288. He lelt the
following children ;
6—1 John, b. Jan, 22, 1647, m. Elisabeth Brick, March 11, 1670. (7)
7—2 James, b. Sept. 14, 1653, m. Rebecca Wheeler. (8)
8-3 Martha, b. Sept. 22, 1657, d. single, Nov. 23, 1678, a 21. She was engaged to
be married, but d. unmarried, leaving a will, in which she directed that at her
funeral her betrothed husband, "John Morgan Jr. be all over mourning, and
follow next after me."
9—4 Stephen, b. Aug. 10, 1662, m. Mary Clark, Dec. 1, 1686. (9)
10—5 Samuel, b. July 3, 1665, m. Hannah Jones ot Concord. (10)
11 — 6 An infant, d. in infancy.
(4) II. James Minot [3—2] d. in Dorchester, March 30, 1676, a. 48.
He left no will. His estate was prized at £555. 18. 6. He m. 1st,
Dec. 9, 1653, Hannah Stoughton, dau. of Col. Israel Stoughton, and sis-
ter of the Hon. Wm. Stoughton, Lieut. Gov. of Massachusetts. She
was b. April, 1637, admitted to the church, 1662, and d. March 12, 1670,
a. 33. He m. 2nd, Hephzibah Corlet, sister of Arms Corlet, May 21,
1673, in Cambridge. After Mr. Minot's death, she m. Daniel Champ-
ney, June 4, 16b4. Mr. Minot had the following children ;
12—1 Israel, b. Oct. IS, 1654, d. unmarried.
13—2 George, b. Nov. 14,16-55.
14-3 Hannah, b. , 1657, d. Feb 16, 1659. ^ , ^ ,_ ..,.
15— 4 James, b. April 2, 1659, m. Rebecca Jones, Feb. 9, 1686. (llj
IC— 5 William, b. Sept. IS, 1662. „, ,^oo
17— G Elisabeth, b. Dec. 27, 1663, m. John Danforth, Nov. 21, 1682.
18—7 Mehetabel,b. Sept. 17, 1668, m. 1. Thomas Cooper, 2. Solomon btoddard, li.sq.
(5) II. Stephen Minot [4—3] d. in Dorchester, Feb. 16, 1671, a. 40,
intestate, leaving an estate of £651. 4. 7. He m. Truecrosse Daven-
port, Nov. '10, 1654. She d. Aug. 3, 1 692, a. 58. They had
19—1 Martha, b. Sept. 22, 1657, d. Oct. 11, 1683.
20—2 Jonathan, b. Sept. 11, 1658, d. Nov. 29, 1658.
21 'j Elisabeth d. Nov. 24, 1603.
22—4 Mehetabei, b. June 4, 166.5, m. Edward Mills of Boston. She d. Aug. 16, 1690,
leaving one son, Stephen Mills. j e-. u
23—5 Elisabeth, b. June 10, 167-J, after the death of her father. She and Stephen
Mills inherited Mr. Minot's property.
^847.] The Minot Family.
173
rr. ^2 ^^' u^u"""^^ i^i"°^ ^^-*] ^- "^ Dorchester, Dec. 18. 1690. He
m. Hannah Howard. Jnne 23, 1670. They had two children ;
24—1 George, b. 1675.
25—2 Samuel, b. Nov. 23, 16S8, d. June 1, 1689.
THIRD GENERATION.
thisUJll R^" ^'"v [VtV ^- •^^"- ^^' ^^9^- His Will is recorded in
Hp ^ ^ k'?/'^^' •^,'''\Y"- P- ^^- H'^ ^^'=^f^ ^^'^s prized at £680. 17.
hn?!,™." ^^^^^^^^^ B"^^' March 11, 1670, who d. April 6, 1690. They
both d. in Dorchester of the small-pox. Their children were
28—3 Josiah, b. Dec. 27, 1677.
29 — 4 Jerusha, b. Jan. 28, 1679.
30—5 George, b. Aug. 16, 1682.
uatel aVn ^c'^tn^T'^"'^" L^-/l^^^^ ^- ^^^'' '^' ^^^S. and grad-
uated at H. C. in 1670. He studied divinity and physic He kent thp
grammar-school in Dorchester in 1679, but s'oon afLr'r^iofed to'con!
cord, where he was employed as a teacher and physician. In 1685 he
TaTf TndiL'' ^''^^' ^". ^^°^' • ^^^ '- ' P^^ ^'^^'-^^ half cash and one
half Indian corn ; "and again in 1686 for " what older towns had given
their ministers -.£13 for 13 sabbaths." In 1692 he had another a^X
cation to preach there, which he declined. Relinquishing the profeS^on
soon after he was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1692! and a Cap ain
of the mihtia, then offices of muck distinction. He r;presented the
town several years in General Court, was much employed n various
public trusts and distinguished himself for his talents^nd excellent
T^mothrwh"',^- ^.?K^'' r''' "■ ''■ H^ "^- I^^becca. dau. of Capt
i^hTitpX Z I'' '^^ ^f^'^^l'.o^^he ministerial fund in Concord, and
he Hon n! !^°'^^e,^tf^d of his father-in-law. near the residence of
tL^u ^^' Shattuck, where he d. She d. Sept. 23. 1734. a. 68
The following are the epitaphs on the gravestones erected to their
memories, now standmg in the " Hill Burying- Ground." in Concord
Here is interred the remains of
James Minott, Esq., A. M. an
Excelling Grammarian, Enriched
with the Gift of Prayer and Preachin<r,
a Commanding Officer, a Physician olf
Great Value, a Great Lover of Peace
as well as of Justice, and which was
His greatest Glory, a Gent'n of distinguished
Virtue and Goodness, happy in a Virtuous
Posterity, and living Religiously, Died
Comfortably, Sept. 20, 1735, ^t. S3.
Here is interred the body of
Mrs Rebecca Minott ye virtuous
Consort of James Minott Esq.
(and daughter of Capt. Timothy Wheeler)
_ She was a person of
Serious piety and abounding
charity, of great usefulness"
in Her Day, and a pattern
of Patience and holy
Submission under a long
Confinement, and resigned Her
Soul with Joy in her
Redeemer Sept 23, 1734
aged 68.
174 Genealogies. [April,
The following were children of James Minot, Esq. ;
31— 1 Rebecca, b. Feb. 9, 1685, m. Joseph Barrett, Dec. 27, 1701. (13)
32—2 Lydia, b. March 12, 1687, m. Benjamin Barrett, Jan. 3, 170-5. (14)
33—3 Mary, b. Nov. 16, 1689, m. Ebenezer Wheeler, Sept. 26, 1706.
34^_4 Timothv, b. June 18, 1692, m. 1. Mary Brooks— 2. Beulah Brown. (15)
35—5 James, ' b. Oct. 17, 1694, m. 1. Martha Lane— 2. Elisabeth Merrick. (16)
36—6 Elisabeth, b. Jan. 29, 1697, m. Daniel Adams, April 23, 1715. (17)
37_7 Martha, b. April 3, 1699, m. James Lane, April 30, 1719. She d. Jan.
18, 1739, in Bedford, a. 40.
38-8 Love, 1J. . •, i^i^n.^ m. John Adams, Dec. 13,1722. 18)
39-9 Mercy, \ S ^- ^^"^ ^^' ^ '°^' m. Samuel Dakin, Dec. 13, 1722. (19)
40-10 Samuel, " b. March 25,1700, m. 1. Sarah Prescott, 2. Dorcas Prescott. (20)
In the above family, two sisters married two brothers by the name of
Barrett ; two other sisters married brothers by the name of Adams ; a
brother and a sister married a brother and sister by the name of Lane,
and two were born the same day and married the same day.
There are few parents who have so great reason to be " happy in a
virtuous posterity," as had these. One son was a minister, aiiother
was a deacon, and eight of the grandchildren were deacons or married to
deacons; several were clergymen or married to clergymen. Very many
of the great-grandchildren sustained the same offices, or were otherwise
distinguished in miUtary, civil, or religious Hfe. A large proportion of
those who arrived at mature age professed religion ; and the succeeding
and numerous families were among the most respected, useful, and in-
fluential in the towns in which they lived. Very many distinguished
men descended from them; among whom were Rev. Stephen and
Hon. Timothy Farrar of New Ipswich, N. H., Roger Minot Sherman,
of Fairfield, Ct., and several eminent physicians by the name of Adams ;
and Hon. Roger Sherman, and several other distinguished men of New
Haven married descendants.
(9) III. Stephen Minot [9—4] d. in Sudbury street, Boston. He
left a will, recorded in Suffolk Records, Vol. XXXI. p. 82. He was a
merchant and member of Brattle Street Church ; married Mary Clark,
dau. of Capt. Christopher Clark, Dec. 1, 1686. They had the following
children ;
41—1 Rebecca, b. Aug. 20,1087, d. Aug. 26 of the same year.
42_o Stephen, b. Oct. 27, 1688, m. 1. Sarah Wainwright; 2. Mary Brown. (21)
43— 3 John, b. Dec. 27, 1690, d. at Brunswick, Jan. 11, 1764.
44_4 Mehetabel, b. Dec. 6, 1692, was engaged to be married to Richard Bills,
when her father made his will.
45—5 Lydia, b. May, 15, 1695, m. Joseph Eaton, May 10, 1720; had one dau.
46_G Rebecca, b. Nov. 6, 1697, m. Samuel Miller, Oct. 8,1724.
47_7 George, b. Jan. 21, 1700, d. Nov. 13, 1702, of the small-pox.
4S—8 Peter, b. March, 4, 1702, d. Oct. 30, 1702, of the small-pox.
49—9 George, b. Jan. 29, 170-, m. Elisabeth Moore of North Carolina, by whom
he had a son who d. in infancy, and a dau. Sarah who m. Nathaniel Taylor,
Esq., an officer of the customs in Boston. Mr. Minot d. Jan. IS, 17S5. He
was a merchant, and owned the T wharf in Boston.
50-10 Christopher, b. gr. at H. C. 1725, was an oificcr of the customs in Bos-
ton until 1776, when he removed to Halifax, where he d. unmarried. May
12, 1783, a. 77.
51-11 Peter, b. m. was drowned at Halifax with his wife.
52-12 James, b. was a merchant at Jamaica where he d. unmarried.
(10) III. Samuel Minot [10—5] m. Hannah Jones of Concord. He
d. young, and his only son Jonathan Minot was in Concord, in 1707,
being then 14 years old, when he chose his uncle John Minot of Dor-
chester his guardian.
J
1847.] The Minot Family, 175
(11) III. James Minot [15 — 4] lived in Concord, where he m. Re-
becca Jones, Feb. 9, 168S. She was the dau. of John Jones. He d.
leaving one son, and she m. for her second husband Capt. Joseph
Bulkeley, March 9, 1696, by whom she had several children. She d.
July 12, 1712, a. 50. Two of her children, Rebecca and Dorothy, men-
tioned below, were by Capt. Bulkeley, her second husband, and are
therefore not numbered with the Minot Family, not being descendants.
That there may be no misunderstanding, their surname is inserted.
54— 1 Jonathan, b. m. Elisabeth Stratton, Jan. 26,1714.(22)
2 Rebecca Bulkeley, b. Dec. 25, 1696, m. Joseph Hubbard, Nov. 10, 1713.
3 Dorothy Bulkeley, b. Jan. 7, 1699, m. Samuel Hunt, Nov. 14, 1716.
About 1725 Jonathan Minot of Westford, (then part of Chelmsford,)
and Joseph Hubbard sold to Thomas Jones of Concord, " the whole of
the right of their mother, Rebecca Bulkeley, deceased in Acton, allowed
to the heirs of her father John Jones, and to Dorothy Hunt, deceased,
the former wife of Samuel Hunt, one of the heirs of Rebecca Bulke-
ley." Joseph Hubbard was the ancestor of most of the name in Con-
cord.
FOURTH GENERATION.
(12) IV. John Minot [26—1] m. Mary Baker of Dorchester, where
he lived as a farmer. She d. Feb. 18, 1717. He m. for his 2nd wife
Hannah Endecott, Nov. 14, 17 17, and d. soon after. His wife administered
on the estate, prized at £1221. He had the following children all by
his first wife ;
55 — 1 Elisabeth, b. June 6, 1699, d. young.
56—2 John, b. June 1, 1701.
57—3 George, b. Sept. 7, 1703, m. Abigail Fenno, Dec. 24, 1724. (23)
58—4 Mary, b. Dec. 10, 1705, d. in infancy.
59—5 Mary, b. March 9, 1708.
60—6 Elisabeth, b. Feb. 23, 1711, m. Thomas Wyer, Jan. 27, 1729.
(13) IV. Capt. Joseph Barrett, son of Dea. Humphrey Barrett, and a
grandson of Humphrey Barrett, who came from England to Concord ab.
1640, b. in Concord, Jan. 31, 1678, m. Rebecca Minot [31—1] Dec. 27,
1701. He was a farmer and lived where Abel B. Haywood now [1847]
lives. He d. April 4, 1736, a. 58. She d. June 23, 1738, a. 53. Their
children were
61—1 Mary, b. April 6, 1706, m. Dea. George Farrar. (24)
62 — 2 Joseph, b. Jan. 30, 170S, m. and settled in Grafton, where he d. leaving
two daughters.
63— 3 Rebecca, b. July 12,1710.
64 — 1 Oliver, b. Jan. 12, 1712, m. Hannah Hunt, Dec. S, 1738. (25)
65—5 Humphrey, b. Oct. 24, 1715, m. Elisabeth Adams, Dec. 9, 1742. (26)
66—6 Elisabeth, b. Jan. 9, 1717, m. Col. Charles Prescott. (27)
67—7 John, b. Feb. 14, 1720, m. Lois Brooks, Nov. 15, 1744. (28)
68—8 Samuel, b. July 8, 1725, d. Jan. 1728.
(14) IV. Capt. Benjamin Barrett, brother of the preceding, b. May
7, 1681, m. Lydia Minot [32 — 2] Jan. 3, 1705. He was a farmer, and
lived in Concord, where James Barrett now (1847) lives, and where
he d. of the pleurisy fever, Oct. 28, 172S, a. 47. His widow ra. Samuel
Stow. Mr. Barrett had the following children ;
69 — 1 Benjamin, b. Nov. 15, 1705, m. Rebecca Jones. (29)
70—2 Thomas, b. Oct. 2, 1707, m. Mary Jones. (30)
71—3 James, b. July 31, 1710, m. Rebecca Hubbard, Dec. 21, 1732. (31)
72— 4 Lydia, b. Aug. 2, 1712, m. Dea. Samuel Farrar, Jan. 31, 1732. (32)
73—5 Rebecca, b. March 29, 1714, m. Elnathan Jones, Jan. 31,1732. She d.
Feb. 8, 1733, without issue.
176 Genealogies. [April,
74 — 6 Timothy, b. Jan. 13, 1716, m. widow Dinah Witt, lived in Paxton, was a
deacon, had one dau., Persis, b. Feb. 3, 1752, who m. Ithamer Bigelow of
Shrewsbury, Feb. 16, 1769, had 7 children. Mrs. Barrett d. ab. 1754. He
was afterwards twice m. but had no other children. He d. Jan. 4, 1800, a. 83.
75—7 Mary, b. Dec. 27, 1717, d. without issue.
76 — 8 Stephen, b. April 18, 1720, m. Elisabeth Hubbard, then widow Howe of Con-
cord, and settled in Paxton. He left 3 sons and 1 daughter; Stephen, Israel,
Benjamin, and Lydia. The sons removed to Whitestown near Utica, N. Y.,
all married and had families. The dau. m. Israel Stone of Portland, and
went to Ohio. She had a large family,
(15) IV. Rev. Timothy Minot [34—4] gr. H. C. 1718, m. 1. Mary
Brooks, who d. Feb. 15, 1760, a. 61, and "her name," says the record
of her death, "is like precious ointment." His 2nd wife was widow
Beulah Brown of Sudbury, who d. April 13, 1786, a. 92. He d. Nov.
30, 1778, a. 86. A biographical notice of this distinguished man is giv-
en in Shattuck's History of Concord, p. 244. He gr. H. C. 1718. His
children were
77—1 Timothy, b. April, 8, 1726. m. Mary Martin. (33)
78—2 Mary, b. Dec. 27, 1730, m. Tilly Merrick, July 30, 1752. (34)
79 — 3 Stephen, b. Jan. 30, 1732, gr. H. C. 1751, was about to settle as a minister at
Portland, but d. Sept. 3, 1759, a. 27.
(16) IV. Hon. James Minot [35—5] d. in Concord, Feb. 6. 1759, a.
64. He m. 1. Martha Lane of Biil.erica, Nov. 14, 1716. She d, Jan.
18, 1735, a. 40. He m. 2. Elisabeth Merrick of Brookfield, in 1736.
She d. Jan. 26, 1746. He m. a third wife, but her name is not record-
ed. The following epitaph is copied from his gravestone in the " Hill
Burying- Ground," in Concord; and tradition awards to him all the
praise it pays to his distinguished character. He held a military com-
mission thirty years.
Here lye the remains of Col. James Minott
Esqf- who departed this life Feb. 6, 1759
in the 65th year of his age. He was of
Hon'. Descent, early improved & advanced
in Civil and Military Affairs. Divers years
Represented this Town at the General Court
was a Justice of the Peace, and one of the Hon.
His Majesties Council for many years, which
Offices he Sustained until his death.
In all which Stations and relations of life he
behaved as the Christian, the Patriot, and the
benevolent friend, and as he merrited so he
was much loved and honored in his life
and Lamented at his death.
Memento mori.
' From death's arrest no age is free.'
The following were the children of Hon. James Minot, the first three
by his first, and the last two by his second wife ;
80— 1 John, b. Aug. 31, 1717, m. Sarah Stow, Jan. 26, 1744. (35)
81—2 Rebecca, b. May 15, 1720, m. Benjamin Prescott, Aug. 12, 1741. (36)
82— 3 James, b. Jan. 20, 1726, m. (37)
S3— 4 Martha, b. Feb. 1, 1738, m. Rev. Josiah Sherman, Jan. 24, 1757. (38)
84—5 Ephraim, b. June 17, 1742, m. Abigail Prescott, Sept. 25, 1764. (39)
(17) IV. Capt. Daniel Adams lived in the south part of Lincoln,
then within the limits of Concord, on the road from Waltham to Stow,
where he d. Feb. 9, 17S0, a. 90. He was the son of Joseph, and
grandson of John Adams, one of the eight sons of Henry of Quincy.
He m. Elisabeth Minot, [30—6] April 23, 1715. She d. Nov. 12, 1764,
a. 67. They had the following children ;
1847.J The Minot Family. 177
85—1 Dar.iel, b. Oct. 15, 1720, m. Keziah Brooks and two others. (40)
86— a Elisabeth, b. Oct. 1, 1722, m. Humphrey Barrett, Dec. 9,1742. (26)
87—3 Joseph, b. Oct. 5, 1724, m. Mary Eveleth of Stow, 1746. (41)
88—4 Rebecca, b. Sept. 2, 1727, m. Nathan Brown, March 10, 1747, (42)
89— .5 James, b. March 19, 1732, m. 1. Keziah Conant— 2. Delia Adams. (43)
90— 6 Lydia, b. Sept. 1, 1735, m. Abel Miles, Feb. 26,1756. (44)
91—7 Martha, b. April 13, 1738, m. Joseph Wellington, April 1, 1760.
92—8 Mary, b. May 18, 1730, m. 1. Peter Hubbard— 2. Capt. Timothy Wheeler,
who had Martha, m. Joel Dix, who died in Boston in 1837, Joseph, and
perhaps others. He was captain of the militia in Concord on April 19,
1775. See Hist, of Concord, p. 107.
These individuals had G9 children, averadncr eisrht and five eighths
each.
(18) IV. John Adams, a brother of the above, lived near the centre
of Lincoln, where he d. Oct. 25, 1725, a. 28. He was buried in " Hurd
Burying-Ground" in Concord. He married Love Minot, [38 — 8] sister
to his brother's wife. They had two children.
93—1 John, b. Nov. 11, 1723, m. Lucy Hubbard, Dec. 12, 1749. (45)
94—2 Lucy, b. Jan. 23, 1725, m. Rev. Wm. Lawrence of Lincoln. (46)
(19) IV. Capt. Samuel Dakin was b. in Concord and lived in Sudbury.
He went as commander of a military company, commissioned by Gov-
ernor Pownall, and was slain in a battle with the French and Indians
at Half Way Brook, near Lake George, July 20, 1758. He m. Mercy
Minot, [39— 9J Dec. 13, 1732. Their children were
95—1 Oliver, b. March 30, 1727.
96— 2 Mercy, b. Sept. 12, 1729, d. young.
97— 3 Samuel, b. May 17,1731.
98—4 Amos, b. Jan. 29, 1732.
99—5 Mercy, b. April 24, 1733.
100—6 Elisabeth, b. Aug. 9, 1734.
101—7 Beulah, b. March 22, 1735, m. Thomas Baker, Jan. 15, 1755.
102— 8 Timothy, b. June 7,1737.
103—9 Hannah, b. Aug. 28, 1739.
104-10 Mary, b. Aug. 1741.
105-11 Samuel, ) ? b. June 21, 1744, m. 1. Ann Wheeler, 2. Mehetabel .
106-12 ( =
(20) IV. Dea. Samuel Minot [40—10] was a deacon in the Con-
cord church, where he d. March 17, 1766. He m. 1. Sarah Prescott
of Westford, March 7, 1732, who d. in childbirth, March 22, 1737, a.
24, having had three children. He m. 2. Dorcas Prescott, sister of his
first wife, in 1738, She d. June 16, 1803, a. 91. They had the following
children ;
107— 1 Samuel, b. Dec. 23, 1732, m. Elisabeth Davis, lived in Boston, had
several children, all of whom d. young except Joanna.
108—2 Jonas, b. April 25, 1735, m. Mary Hall of Westford. (47)
109—3 Sarah Thankful, b. March 4, 1737, m. Dea. Ama Dakin of Mason, N. H.
110—4 Dorcas Prescott, b. March 24, 1739, m. Thomas Barrett, Jr., Jan. 15, 1761.
111—5 George, b. Oct. 23, 1741, m. three wives by the name of Barrett. (48)
112—6 Rebecca, b. Jan. 14, 1744, m. Charles Barrett of New Ipswich, 1799.
113— 7 Daniel, b. Aug. 29, 1748, d. Dec. 20, 1753, a. 5.
114—8 Mary, b. Oct. 5, 1755, m. Elnathan Jones.
(21) IV. Stephen Minot [42—2] lived in Boston. He m. for his
first wife Sarah, eldest daughter of Col. Francis Wainwright. They
lived together ten months, when she d., Oct. 21, 1711, in childbirth,
leaving one child, Stephen. He m. for his second wife, Mary, daugh-
ter of Capt. John Brown of Marblehead, Jan. 1, 1713. They had the
following children ;
178 Biographical Notices of [April,
lis— 1 Stephen, b. Sept. 21, 1711, m. Sarah Clark, June 10, 1736. (49)
116 — 2 John, b. 1712, d. in infancy.
117— 3 John, b. 1714, d. in infancy.
118—4 John, b. 1716.
119—5 Mary, b. May 28,1718.
120—6 William, b. 1720,
121—7 Elisabeth, b.June, 1722.
122 — S Mehetabei,b. 1724. m. Walter Logan, Esq., an officer of the Cus-
toms of Boston. He d. in Glasgow in Scotland, Nov. 10, 1788.
123—9 Jane, b. Sept. 11, 1726, m. Capt. Nathaniel Williams of Roxbury. He
d. 1774. They had one child, who d. in infancy. She m. again Elisha
Brewster, merchant of Middleton, Ct., in 1778.
124-10 George, b. 1728, d. in infancy.
125-11 George, b. 1730, gr. H. C. in 1752.
126-12 Sarah, b. 1732.
(22) IV. Jonathan Minot [54 — 1] lived in Westford, where he d.
He m. Elisabeth Stratton of Concord, Jan. 26, 1714, by whom he had
children.
127—1 Samuel, b. Sept. 10, 1714, m. Elisabeth .
128—2 Elisabeth, b. Jan. 30, 1717.
129—3 Rebecca, b. April 2, 1719.
130—4 Jonathan, b. Jan. 19, 1723, m. Esther Proctor of Chelmsford. (50)
131—5 Anna, b. Sept. 13, 1725.
132—6 John, b. Dec. 16, 1730.
(To be continued.)
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES OF DECEASED PHYSICIANS
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
BY EBENEZER ALDEN.M.B.
(Continued from page C4.)
IV.— DR. HENRY WELLS OF MONTAGUE.
Few physicians have enjoyed a more enviable reputation than
the subjecl of this Notice. He was the personal friend of Professor
Nathan Smith of Dartmouth College, who was accustomed to
speak of him in terms of the highest respect, and not unfrequently
to allude, in his lectures, to his medical opinions and modes of
practice.
Although Dr. Wells was in the habit of keeping a record of his
more important cases, and of his views on medical subjects, he
published but little, and his papers having become by an uni'orlunate
accident a prey to the devouring elemcMit, materials are wanting
from which to prepare a notice adapted to do full justice to his
merits.
Soon after his death, Rev. Samuel Willard, D. D., of Dcerfield,
published in the Franklin Herald a brief but very just obituary
notice of him ; and more recently Dr. Williams has prepared a
memoir, which has been transferred to his Medical Biography,
from his address before the Massachusetts Medical Society.
From these sources principally, the following facts have been
obtained.
1847.] Deceased Physicians in Massachusetts. 179
Dr. Wells was born in New York, in 1742 ; studied medicine
partly under the direction of Dr. Hull at Lebanon, Ct., and com-
pleted his medical studies in New York, having made himself well
acquainted with medical science.
At the age of twenty-one, he commenced the practice of his
profession in New York, and according to the custom of that day,
had under his charge an apothecary's shop. After a short resi-
dence there, he removed to Brattleborough, Vt., where he continued
eighteen years, and acquired an extensive practice and high repu-
tation.
In the year 17S2 he removed to Montague, with a view of ob-
taining a more central situation as to his business, and, perhaps, to
diminish somewhat his labors in advancing life.
In 1785 he was elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts INIedical
Society ; and Dr. Williams states, that in 1806 he received the
honorary degree of M. D. from Dartmouth College, which may be
a mistake, as his name does not appear in the Triennial Catalogue.
In his profession. Dr. Wells attained the most distinguished rank.
His natural powers were good ; his medical reading extensive
and judicious; his application methodical and patient. His emi-
nent skill, however, in the management of disease, was derived
chiefly from his own observation and experience. Possessing a
clear and discriminating mind and an accurate judgment, his prac-
tical deductions were remarkably just. In difficult cases, his ad-
vice was much sought and highly appreciated. Punctual in his
professional engagements, courteous in his manners, modest and
unassuming in his intercourse with his medical brethren, he was
highly respected by the profession and the public.
As a man, he was much beloved. He professed a firm belief
in the gospel, and was much attached to the moral and religious
institutions of his country. He was a pattern of temperance ; his
general influence was salutary ; and his example such as might be
safely imitated.
He was a kind husband and father. He was not exempt from
domestic affliction, three of his children being deaf mutes.
In the latter years of his life, he suffered much from disease,
which he bore with exemplary resignation, and, having passed the
allotted period of human life, died August 24, 1814, at the age of
72 ; leaving behind him that good name which is better than pre-
cious ointment.
v. — DR. GRIDLEY THAXTER OF ABINGTON.
He was a native of Hingham ; born in 1756 ; studied medicine
with his brother, Dr. Thomas Thaxter of Hingham ; and was a
surgeon on board some armed vessels during the Revolutionary
war.
About the year 1780, he settled in Abington, and as a physician
for more than half a century enjoyed a very extensive practice.
He probably rode more miles, and visited more patients, than any
other physician who ever resided in the county of Plymouth.
180 Biographical Nbtices of [April,
He retained his faculties in very vigorous exercise until within
a few years of his death, when he became superannuated, and
suffered under alienation of mind, probably in consequence of
bodily injury occasioned by a fall.
He was remarkable for his iron constitution and power of en-
durance. He rarely used a carriage in making his professional
visits, preferring to ride on horseback as long as he was able to
attend to business.
In his habits he was frugal and temperate, never using distilled
liquors, not merely from choice, but from necessity, they being ex-
tremely offensive and odious to him.
He was much beloved by his patients ; was an estimable citizen,
and worthy man. His professional charges were moderate, espec-
ially for attendance on persons in straitened circumstances.
He was a pleasant companion ; a kind father, and fast friend.
His first wife was the daughter of Gen. Benjamin Lincoln of
Hingham, by whom he had a numerous family.
Ezekiel Thaxter, M. D., (H. C, 1812,) now resident in Abington,
is his son.
He died Feb. 10, 1845, aged 89.
VI. — DR. EZEKIEL DODGE GUSHING, OF HANOVER.
Dr. Gushing, a classmate and personal friend of the writer, was
descended from
1. Mathew Gushing, a son of Peter Gushing of Norfolk, Eng.,
who was born in 1588, and in 1638 came to Boston, in the ship
Diligent, with his wife and five children ; namely, Daniel, Jeremiah,
Matthew, Deborah, and John^. They settled at Hingham in the
autumn of that year. Matthew Gushing died at Hingham in
1660; his widow survived to 1681, aged 96.
2. John Gushing^ was born in England, in 1627, married Sarah,
daughter of Nicholas Jacob, and settled in Scituate. He was many
years a deputy in the Golony Gourt, and Representative to the Gourt
at Boston after the Golonies were united, in 1692 and several suc-
ceeding years. He died 1708, and his wife in 1678.
3. John Gushing'', son of the above, was born 1662, and died
1737. He was Ghief-Justicc of the Inferior Gourt of Plymouth,
from 1710 to 1728 ; and Judge of the Supreme Gourt, from 1728
to the time of his decease. John Gotlon says, " he was the life and
soul of the Gourt." He married Deborah Loring of Hull, in 1687,
who died 1713. Their children were Sarah, Deborah, John, Elijah*,
Mary, Nazareth, Benjamin, Nathaniel,
4. EUjah Gushing^ settled in Pembroke, and married Elisabeth
Barker, 1724. They had sons, EMjah, Nathaniel^ Joseph, (H. G.,
1752,) and daughters, Mary, wife of Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, Debo-
rah, wife of Rev. Dr. Shute, and Elisabeth, wife of Major Gush-
ing, all of Hingham.
5. Nathaniel Gushing^ had sons, Nathaniel'^, Benjamin, and
Charles.
1847.] Deceased Physicians in Massachusetts. 181
6. Nathaniel Cashing^, Esq., father of the subject of this Notice,
resided at Pembroke, now Hanson; married Mary, daughter of
Rev. Ezekiel Dodge of Abington, who graduated at H. C, 1749
and died 1770, aged 48. Their children were Ezekiel Dodo-e'l
Mehetabel, Lucy, George, and Elijah. °
7. Ezekiel Dodge Gushing^ was born in 1790; graduated at
Harvard University, in 1808 ; commenced the study of medicine
under the tuition of Dr. Gad Hitchcock, of his native town ; and
after one year, became a pupil of Dr. Nathan Smith, Professor in
the Medical School of Dartmouth College, where he received the
degree of Bachelor in Medicine, in 1811.
His education was extended by attendance on the Hospitals
and Lectures in Philadelphia. He then visited London and Paris •
m the former city, acting as a dresser in St. Thomas' Hospital'
while attending the Lectures of Abernethy, Sir Astley Cooper, and
others ; and in the latter, was present when it was occupied by the
allies, witnessing daily in the crowded hospitals a most extensive
surgical practice.
Thus furnished for the practical duties of his profession, he re-
turned to his native country and settled in Boston, where he ac-
quired the reputation of an able and successful physician, and ob-
tained a respectable circle of business.
After a few years, perhaps being too impatient " to bide his time,"
and desirous of pursuing a more active life, he removed to Hano-
ver, where his services were much sought, and highly appreciated
m a widely extended circle. He was frequently called to advise
With his professional brethren in cases of difficulty, and to them as
well as to his employers, his opinions gave great satisfaction. It
could not well be otherwise, for he possessed eminent skill and
tact in his profession, and with it that urbanity and kindness of
manner, which secured the confidence of all with whom he had
intercourse.
Just as his reputation had become established, and when his
prospects for long life and extended usefulness appeared most fair,
he_ was smitten with disease, appearing first in the form of an
epileptic affection, and then of partial paralysis, which issued in an
entire loss of tone in the digestive organs, and ultimately termi-
nated in his death, on the fifth of April, 1828, at the age of 38.
Thus died an amiable man and accomplished physician. Pos-
sessing naturally a vigorous constitution, he probably in early life
exposed himself to unnecessary dangers; and when disease
fastened upon him its iron grasp, relying too much on his former
experience, he failed to exercise that care in his own case, which
he would have recommended to others in like circumstances. His
memory will be cherished by all who knew him, and his virtues
may wpU be emulated by every aspirant to honest fame, in the
profession of which he was an ornament.
He married Delia Sawyer, daughter of Capt. Sawyer of
Boston, and left seven children ; all of whom, except two who
182 Sketches of Alumni [April,
died young, with Iheir widowed mother survive to mourn his early
death.
The following lines of his Epitaph, written by one who knew
him well, are remarkably just.
" Where'er the scenes of woe were laid,
His presence brightened hope and health ;
Enough for him that duty bade,
Without the line of sordid wealth."
See History of Scituate, and a Dissertation of George C. Shat-
tuck, M. D., in the Communications of the Massachusetts Medical
Society, Vol. IV.
SKETCHES OF ALUMNI AT THE DIFFERENT COLLEGES
IN NEW ENGLAND.
REV. ETHAN SMITH OF BOYLSTON, MS.
Ethan Smith was born in Belchertown, Ms., Dec. 19, 1762,
and while young, was a soldier for one summer in the Revolution-
ary war, and was at West Point when the traitor Arnold sold that
fortress to the British. Having attended to the preparatory studies,
he entered Dartmouth College in 1786, and graduated in 1790.
Soon after taking his degree, Mr. Smith was licensed to preach,
and spent the first Sabbath of October, 1790, at Haverhill, N. H.,
where he was first settled in the ministry. In about a year from
that time, he was married to Bathsheba Sandford, second daughter
of Rev. David Sandford, of Medway, Ms. He remained at Haver-
hill nine years, and was then dismissed for want of support. He
was installed in the ministry at Hopkinton, N. H., March 12,
1800, and continued there about eighteen years, during sixteen of
which he was Secretary of the New Hampshire Missionary Society.
He was afterwards settled at Hebron, N. Y., about four years ; at
Poultney, Vt., about five years; at Hanover, Ms., a number of
years ; and then spent a season as a city missionary in Boston
Occasionally, he has since preached as a supply, but has now retir-
ed from the labors of the ministry, and resides with his children.
Mr. Smith has always been a laborious, and, in many respects, a
very successful minister of Christ. His publications are as fol-
lows; namely, 1. A Dissertation on the Prophecies, 2 editions; 2.
A View of the Trinity, 2 editions ; 3. A View of the Hebrews,
2 editions; 4. Lectures on the Subjects and Mode of Baptism, 2
editions ; 5. A Key to the Figurative Language of the Bible ; 6.
Memoirs of Mrs. Abigail Bailey ; 7. A Key to the Revelation, 2
editions; 8. Prophetic Catechism; 9. Two Sermons on Episcopa-
cy; 10. Farewell Sermon at Haverhill, N. H. ; 11. First Sermon
after Installation at Hopkinton ; 12. Two Sermons on the Vain
Excuses of Sinners, preached at Washington, N. II. ; 13. Sermon
on the Moral Perfection of God, preached at Newburyport, Ms. ;
1847.] at the different Colleges in Neio England. 183
14. Sermon on the Daughters of Zion excelling, preached before
a Female Cent Society ; 15. Sermon on the happy Transition of
Saints, preached at the funeral of Mrs. Jemima, consort of Rev.
Dr. Harris of Dunbarton ; 16. Sermon at the Ordination of Rev.
Stephen Martindale, at Tinmouth, Vt. ; 17. Sermon at the Ordina-
tion of Rev. Harvey Smith, at Weybridge, Vt.
The Genealogy of this branch of the Smith family is as follows ;
namely, Joseph Smith removed from Wethersfield, Ct., to Had-
ley, Ms., about the year 1659. He had four sons, who lived to
maturity; namely, Joseph, John, Jonathan, and Benjamin. John
was born 1686, settled in Hadley, and died 1777, aged 91 years.
He had five sons, and five daughters. The sons were, John,
Abner, father of the late Rev. Abner Smith of Derby, Ct., Daniel,
Joseph, who was father of Rev. Eli Smith of HoUis, the late Rev.
Amasa Smith, and the late Rev. Dr. John Smith of Bangor, Me.,
and also Elijah, Elijah was born 1723, was married, in 1751, to
Sibil, daughter of Daniel Worthington of Colchester, Ct., and had
by her six sons and three daughters. He served as Captain in the
French war, in 1756, under Gen. William Johnson, in the Regi-
ment of Col. Ephraim Williams. He was deacon of the church in
Belchertown, Ms., and died April 21, 1770. He was "a man,"
says Rev. Mr. Forward, in the Church Records, " of sound
judgment, ready utterance, pleasing deportment, and ardent piety."
His children were Asa, father of Rev. Asa Smith of Virginia, and
Rev. Theophilus Smith of New Canaan, Ct. ; Sibil, wife of the
late Joseph Bardwell of South Hadley, Ms. ; Sarah, wife of the late
Elijah Bardwell of Goshen, Ms., and mother of Rev. Horatio
Bardwell of Oxford, and of Sarah, wife of the late Rev. Wm.
Richards of the India Mission ; Elijah, Elisabeth, Ethan, Jacob,
now deacon of the church in Hadley, and father of Elisabeth, wife
of the late Rev. William Hervey of the India Mission, of Esther,
wife of Rev. Mr. Dunbar of the Pawnee Mission, of Martha,
wife of Rev. O. G. Hubbard of Leominster, Ms., and of Miranda,
wife of Rev. P. Belden of Amherst, Ms.; William and Josiah;— «
all of whom lived until the youngest was 56 years of age, and all
had large families of children, and their mother saw of her descend-
ants of the fifth generation, before she died, at the age of 101 years,
May 26, 1827.
Ethan, the particular subject of this Sketch, married, as stated,
Bathsheba, daughter of the late Rev. David Sanford of Med way,
Ms. Their children were Myron, born at HaverhiM, N. H., 1794,
and died 1818, aged 24 ; Lyndon Arnold, born at Haverhill, 1795,
graduated at D. C, married a daughter of Rev. Dr. Griffin, and is
now settled as a physician, in Newark, N. J. ; Stephen Sanford, born
at Haverhill, 1797, and is now pastor of the Congregational church,
Westminster, Ms. ; Laura, who died in infancy ; Carlos, born in
Hopkinton, 1801, graduated at Union College, and is now pastor
of the Presbyterian church in Massillon, Ohio ; Grace Fletcher,
wife of Rev. Job H. Martin, died in Haverhill, Ms., 1840; Sarah
184 Sketches of Alumni [April,
Towne, 2nd wife of Rev. J. H. Martin of New York ; Harriet,
wife of Rev. William H. Sanford of Boylston, Ms. ; and Ellen,
wife of C. B. Sedgewick, Esq., of Syracuse, died May 23, 1846,
aged 33.
The wife of Mr. Smith died in Pompey, N. Y., April 5, 1835,
aged 64 ; he is still living.
REV. ASA RAND OF PETERBOROUGH, N. Y.
Asa Rand was born at Rindge, N. H., August 6, 1783, being the
youngest son and ninth child of Col. Daniel and Mrs. Susanna
Rand. Daniel Rand was the eldest son of Solomon Rand, of
Shrewsbury, Ms., who married a daughter of the Rev. Mr. Dodge of
Abington, Ms. Solomon's father also resided in Shrewsbury, and
married a daughter of Capt. Keyes of that place ; who, in the early
settlement of the town, lost his unfinished house by fire, when his
two sons, a hired man, and a journeyman joiner perished in the
flames. Mrs. Susanna Rand was the only daughter of Daniel
Hemmenway, also of Shrewsbury. Col. Rand was one of the
€arly settlers of the town of Rindge, where he ever resided after
his marriage, in 1767. He died in 1811, aged 69. The ancestors
of both the parents of the subject of this Sketch, it is believed, were
emigrants from England ; but their genealogy we can trace no far-
ther back with certainty.
After enjoying the usual advantages of a common school, Mr.
Rand prepared for college principally at Chesterfield Academy,
New Hampshire, under the instruction of Hon. Levi Jackson, He
entered the Sophomore Class in September, 1803, and was gradu-
ated at Dartmouth College, in 1806. After leaving college, he
taught the children of the Hon. Elijah Paine and a few others, at
Williamstown, Vt., about nine months ; studied theology with
Rev. Dr. Burton of Thctford, seven months ; and in January, 1808,
received the approbation of an association as a preacher of the gospel.
He preached several months in 1808 to the Congregational
church and society in Gorham, Me., which were in a state of seri-
ous and alarming division. Having received a unanimous invita-
tion from both, he was ordained their minister Jan. 18, 1809 ; where
he was favored with a prosperous and happy ministry during
thirteen years. His health, however, was precarious for the greater
part of that time, and in June, 1822, he resigned the charge of an
affectionate and united people to a successor, believing that his
work as a public speaker was done.
In August, 1822, he took the editorial charge of the Christian
Mirror, on its first establishment at Portland, Me., Mr. Arthur Shirley
being proprietor and publisher. In July, 182''5, finding his health
still suffering on the sea-coast, he removed to the interior of Massa-
chusetts, and took charge of the new Female Seminary at Brook-
field.
In July, 1826, he succeeded Gerard Hallock, as co-editor and co-
proprietor with Nathaniel Willis, of the Boston Recorder ; Dca.
Willis having the charge of the printing and publishing, and Mr.
1847.] at the different Colleges in New England. 185
Rand of the editorial department. He was also acting-editor of
the Youth's Companion and Education Reporter, published by the
same company ; each being the earliest paper of its kind estab-
lished in the country. On leaving the Recorder, in 1831, Mr. Rand
continued the Reporter till it was transferred to William C. Wood-
bridge and united with the Annals of Education. He was also
publisher and principal conductor of the Volunteer, a monthly
religious magazine ; which, at the end of two years, was united
with the Evangelical Magazine, at Hartford, Ct.
In April, 1833, Mr. Rand removed to Lowell ; where he had a
connection with a bookstore and printing office, and the publication
of the Lowell Observer, a weekly religious paper, which was sub-
sequently transferred to Mr. Porter, publisher of the N. E. Spectator
at Boston.
On the restoration of his health, he returned in 1835 to his chos-
en employment of public preaching. He lectured in the employ-
ment of anti-slavery societies in Cumberland county, Maine, and
the counties of Hampshire and Hampden, Massachusetts. From
September, 1837, he ministered to the Congregational church in
Pompey, N. Y., five years ; and is now preaching to the Presbyte-
rian church in Peterboro, Madison Co., N. Y.
Mr. Rand was married in November, 1812, to Grata Payson,
eldest daughter of Rev. Seth Payson, D. D., of Rindge ; who died
suddenly at Gorham, April 29, 1818. Feb. 8, 1820, he was married
to Clarissa Thorndike, daughter of Nicholas Thorndike, Esq., of
Beverly, IMs. ; who died at Portland, July 7, 1825. July 6, 1826,
he married Mary Coolidge, widow of Elisha Coolidge, merchant,
of Boston, and daughter of Rev. John Gushing, D. D., of Ash-
burnham, Ms. His third wife is still living ; also her only son by
her first husband, Elisha T. Coolidge, of Cincinnati, O.
The children of Mr. Rand's first wife w^ere three ; namely, a son,
who died on the day of his birth ; Harriet Newell, who united with
the church in Lowell, was principal of the female department in
Pompey Academy several years, became, in January, 1841, the sec-
ond wife of Rev. Russell S. Cook, one of the Secretaries of the Am.
Tract Society at New York, and died suddenly in February, 1843;
William Wilberforce, who was educated at the Public Latin
School in Boston, Bowdoin College, and Bangor Theological
Seminary. He was four years pastor of the Reformed Dutch
Church at Canastota, Madison Co., N. Y., and is now preaching
in Maine. He married Marcia S. Dunning, of Brunswick, Me. ;
of whom, with her two children, it has pleased God to bereave him.
By his second wife Mr. Rand had also three children, who are
all living. Thorndike is a clerk in the Suffolk bank, Boston, and
married Hannah P. Nourse of Beverly. Charles Asa is clerk in a
bookstore at St. Louis, Mo. Anna Thorndike is the wife of John
F. Nourse, Principal of Beverly Academy.
While Mr. Rand resided at Gorham, a quarterly religious Maga-
zine was published at Portland, of which David Thurston, Edward
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186 Sketches of Alumni [April,
Payson, Asa Rand, and Francis Brown were joint conductors. In
the " day of small things " among the churches of JMaine, it did
good. It was published five years, from 1814 to 1818, inclusive.
The publications of jMr. Rand are, a Sermon to Children ; a Ser-
mon at the Ordination of Rev. Francis Brown at North Yarmouth,
Jan. 11, 1810 ; a Sermon before the Maine Missionary Society, 1815 ;
two Sermons on Christian Fellowship ; " A Word in Season in
behalf of the Holy Scriptures," (reviewing Quaker principles ;) a
pamphlet on the Controversies in the First Church of North Yar-
mouth ; a volume entitled " Familiar Sermons " ; a review of Fin-
ney's Sermon on making a New Heart, entitled " New Divinity
tried " ; a " Vindication of the same, in reply to Rev. Dr. Wisner " ;
and a " Letter to Rev. Dr. Beecher, in relation to his ministerial
course in Boston."
HON. OLIVER WENDELL OF BOSTON.
Oliver Wendell was born in Boston, March 5, 1733, [N. S.]
His father, Hon. Jacob Wendell, was born in Albany in 1691, and
was a descendant of the first of the name and family in America,
that has been transmitted to us. Evart Janson Wendell came
from Embden^ to the New Netherlands when possessed by the
Dutch, and settled at Beverwyck, the site of Fort Orange, afterward
called Albany, on Hudson river. The arms of the family were
painted on nine panes of glass in the east window of the ancient
church in Albany ; namely, a ship riding at her two anchors. By
an engraved copy of these arms, in possession of the family, it ap-
pears that Evart Janson Wendell was an officer in that church the
same year in which New Amsterdam, afterwards called New York,
was laid out in small streets eight years before the Dutch garri-
son at Fort Orange capitulated to the English. The inscription is,
Pi.egercmlo Dijakin, 1656.
Evart J. was the father of John, who was the father of Jacob.
This grandson of Evart J,, the father of Oliver, was placed, while in
his minority, under the care of Mr. John Mico, an eminent merchant
in Boston, and was trained up to mercantile business. He after-
wards became settled in Boston as a merchant, and was very pros-
perous. He was higiily respected in the town and province ; and,
among other offices, was repeatedly employed by the government
in the negotiation of treaties, and exchange of prisoners, with the
Indians. He married Sarah Oliver, the daughter of Dr. James
Oliver of Cambridge, and lived in School street, near the Episco-
pal church. He possessed a handsome estate in Oliver street,
where, after the destructive fire of 1700, he built a brick house,
(suU standing,) in which his son Oliver lived. Since the incor-
poration of the city, a street leading from Oliver street, and pass-
ing by this place, has been named Wendell street. Mr. Wendell
* A town of great commercial importance in the Dutcli trade, formerly belonging to tbe
United Provinces of the Netherlands.
1847.] at the different Colleges in Neiu England. 187
had several children. His son Oliver, after finishing his education
at Harvard College, entered into mercantile business with his fa-
ther, from whose experience and counsels he may have derived no
less benefit, than from his stock in trade.
Mr. Wendell possessed a rare combination of talents and virtues,
alike adapted to the offices of public and of private life. Mild in
temper, benevolent in disposition, upright in principle, and resolute
m action, he was conciliatory in address, and exemplary in life ;
and uniformly had the esteem and confidence of his friends and of
the community. He was in the consultations of the early patriots
ot the American Revolution, and contributed to the acquisition and
maintenance of the liberty and independence of the Commonwealth
and country. After the Constitution was settled, he was often a
. member of the Senate, and of the Council, in the government of
the Comryonwealth. During his public life, he was Judge of Pro-
bate for the county of Suffolk ; President of Union Bank ; a Fellow
of the Corporation of Harvard College; President of the Society
for propagating the Gospel among the Indians and others in North
America; and a Trustee of Phillips Academy, Andover. Retiring
from the city, he spent several of his last years in Cambridge, where
he died, January 15, 1818, aged 85.
The evening of his days was serene and tranquil. While con-
scious of uprightness, he relied not on his integrity as meritorious,
but founded his hope of future happiness on the propitiation made
for sin by Jesus Christ ; this hope was a steadfast anchor to his
soul. Religious contemplation, and devotional exercises, habitual
to him in public and active life, were cherished by him in secrecy
and the stillness of retirement. Easy and gentle, at last, was his
descent to the grave, and the observer might " see in what peace a
Christian can die." His remains were deposited in the familv
tomb, in the Chapel burial-ground in Boston.
To the public notice of his death was annexed the following
sketch of his character, written in the Council Chamber at the State
House, on the reception of the intelligence of his death, by a highly
respected friend,^ who, by long intercourse with him in public and
private life, was a competent judge of his character. " in all rela-
nons of life, as a man, citizen, and magistrate, Judge Wendell was
distinguished for uncommon urbanity of manners, and unimpeach-
ed integrity of conduct. During the course of a long life he had
been successively called to fill many high and responsible offices.
The punctuality and precision with which he fulfilled all the duties
connected with them, were highly exemplary. Full of years, he
has descended to the grave regretted and beloved by all who knew
him ; happy in the consciousness of a life well spent, and rejoicing
in the prospect of felicity in a future state, of which a firm faith in
his Redeemer gave him the assurance."
Judge Wendell married, in 1762, Mary, a daughter of Edward
Jackson, who graduated at H. C. 1726, married Dorothy Quincy, and
♦President Quincy.
188 Sketches of Alumni [April,
was a merchant of Boston. He was the son of Jonathan, who was
a brazier and nail-maker, and married Mary Saher, IMarch 26, 1700,
lived in Boston, and left an estate of about £30,000. He was the
son of Jonathan, who married Elizabeth and settled in Bos-
ton. He was born in England, and was the son of Edward, born
in 1602, who emigrated from White Chapel, a parish in London,
to this country about 1642, took the freeman's oath, May, 1645, and
in 1646 purchased of Gov. Bradstreet a farm of 500 acres of land
in that part of Cambridge which is now Newton, for d£140. For
his second wife he married March 14, 1648, Elisabeth Oliver, widow
of Rev. John Oliver, the first minister of Rumney Marsh, (Chelsea,)
and daughter of John Newgate of Boston. He was one of the
most respectable men of the Colony, and was much engaged in
public life. He died July 17, 1681, aged 79. Judge Wendell had
several children, most of whom died young. Oliver and Edward
never married, and have deceased. Sarah married the Rev. Dr.
Abiel Holmes of Cambridge, by whom she had five children ;
namely, Mary Jackson, who married Usher Parsons, M. D., of Prov-
idence, R. I. ; Ann Susan, who married Rev. Charles W. Upham
of Salem ; Sarah Lathrop, who died 1812, aged 6 years ; Oliver
Wendell, JM. D., of Boston, who married Amelia Lee Jackson,
daughter of Hon. Charles Jackson of Boston ; and John, an Attor-
ney at law, living in Cambridge.
For the above facts we are indebted principally to the late Rev.
Dr. Holmes of Cambridge, and Francis Jackson, Esq., of Boston.
HON. JONATHAN LAW, GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT.
[The facts in this Memoir were obtained through the obliging' instrumentality of Prof.
Kingsley of Yale College.]
Jonathan Law, Governor of the Colony of Connecticut, de-
scended from Richard Law, who came from England in the year
1640, and was one of the first settlers in the town of Stamford, Ct.,
in 1641. He left one son, Rielmfd-, who afterwards moved to
IMilford in that State, where his son Jonathan, his only son and the
subject of this Memoir, was born, Aug. 6, 1674. His mother was I
Stu'ah, daughter of George Clark, Sen., a planter. He was educated I
at Harvard College, then the only Academical Institution in New
England, and received his degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1695.
The law was the profession which he selected, and after passing
through the course of studies usual at that period, he was admitted
to the bar, and fixed his residence in his native town in 1698. He
soon became distinguished as a lawyer and an advocate, and after
a few years was made Chief-Judge of New Haven County Court.
This olfice he held for five years, and in May, 1715, he was trans-
ferred to the Bench of the Superior Court of the Colony, as one of
the Associate Judges, where he continued, with the exception of one
year, till 1725. At the annual election in 1717, he was chosen an
Assistant, an oflice of great trust and importance, being ex officio
a Legislator, a member of the Governor's Council, and a judicial j
1847.] at the different Colleges in New England. 189
Magistrate throughout the Colony. This station he resigned in
17^5, on his election to the office of Lieutenant-Governor, and the
same year he was appointed by the General Assembly Chief-Jus-
^^^^ i*i lo^^ Superior Court, both which offices he held until the
year 1742; when he was elected Governor, and continued in that
office until his death, which, after a short and painful sickness of
three days, occurred at Milford, Nov. 6, 1750, at the age of 76
years. He left seven sons and a widow, his fifth wife.
A funeral Oration in Latin was delivered on the occasion in the
chapel of Yale College, by Mr. Stiles, then senior Tutor in that
Institution, and afterwards its distinguished President. It portrays
in the most glowing colors, the mild virtues of his private life, and
the singular success of his public administration.
During this period, there was a time when religious dissensions,
which originated in the excessive zeal of itinerant preachers, had
made their way into sober and regular ecclesiastical communities,
by which means they were greatly disturbed, and the Colony was
convulsed almost to its centre.
Early in the eighteenth century, a wonderful attention to religion
had been excited in various parts of Connecticut. It seems to have
been a genuine revival, not unmingled, perhaps, with some slight al-
loy of enthusiasm. Soon after this the celebrated Mr. Whitefield,
whose sincere and honest piety Covvper has immortalized in the
most glowing colors, whose eloquence vanquished on one occasion
even Franklin's philosophical caution, after preaching with the crreat-
est applause and effect, at the South, came to New England Sx the
pressing invitations of the clergymen of Boston. On his return,
he passed through Connecticut, where the people crowded to hear
him, and sunk under the weight of his powerful Christian elo-
quence. His example seems to have been followed by others of
weaker intellect and less judgment; by men, who mistook the
illusions of their own minds, for the operations of the Holy Spirit.
There was particularly a Mr. Davenport of Long Island, who had
been a sound and faithful minister, but, unfortunately, partook of
the same spirit, and by his precepts and example, encouraged the
wildest extravagances of sentiment and conduct. Some of the
« New Lights," (as they were called,) boldly proclaimed their inti-
mate communion with the Almighty, in raptures, ecstacies, trances,
and visions. A few of the clergy were not free from these errors,
and forsook their own charge to labor in the vineyards of others.
In some counties, lay-preachers sprang up, who pretended to divine
impulses and inward impressions, and professed a supernatural
power of discerning between those that were converted, and those
that were not. Confusion prevailed at their meetings, and instead
of checking these unseemly disorders, the leaders labored to
increase and extend them. Such excesses threw a shade on real
piety, and threatened to subvert the foundations of pure and genu-
ine Christianity throughout the Colony. The Legislature, between
whom and the church there was then a much closer connection
190 Sketches of Alumni. [April,
than at this day, in consequence of the numerous applications made
to them for their interference and protection, enacted laws, the sever-
ity of which was not justifiable, but may, in some measure, be palli-
ated when we consider the magnitude of the evil. A heated zeal
and a misguided conscience, rather, perhaps, than a contempt of the
authority of government, gave rise in some counties to loud mur-
murs and great dissatisfaction.
Governor Law, although an ardent friend of the gospel system
in its original purity, opposed with all the energy he possessed, this
wild spirit of fanaticism. To him was its suppression, in no
small degree, to be attributed. With the skill of an experienced
pilot, he kept his eye always fixed on the star of civil and religious
liberty, and steered the political bark unhurt, amidst the dangers
that surrounded it. It was to these troubles that President Stiles
alluded in the Eulogy before spoken of, when, after paying a just
compliment to his predecessors, he adds :
" Sed gloria Conservandic reipubliccs ac perite per procellas intes-
Unas pericuLosissimasque confusiones fortiter et clementer adminis-
trandoi sit soli sapienti et illustrissimo Law."
It was during this term of service, likewise, that the expedition
against Cape Breton was undertaken. The plan was formed by
Gov. Shirley of Massachusetts, and was executed by raw, undis-
ciplined troops, ignorant of the arts of regular warfare, with the
most brilliant success. He saw the great importance of this enter-
prise, and labored, with unwearied industry, to prevent its failure.
Governor Law was unquestionably a man of high talents and
accomplishments, both natural and acquired. He was well ac-
quainted with civil and ecclesiastical subjects, and gradually rose,
by the force of his own exertions, to the highest honors of the
State. He was of a mild and placid temper, amiable in all the
relations of domestic life, and seems to have well discharged the
duties imposed on him.
First-love is pure without a stain,
The heart can never fondly love again;
One holy shrine will in the bosom rest,
And only one within a faithful breast.
True love's a steady, bright, unchanging ray,
And not the idle preference of a day,
A fadeless llower which will for ever bloom
Through years, in absence, and beyond the tomb.
Sacred Poems, by Mrs. Bruce, London.
1847.]
Dr. Watts's Letter. 13
DR. WATTS'S LETTER OF CONDOLENCE TO MADAM SEWALL.
[The following- letter of Dr. Watts was ^\Titten to Madam Sewall, the wife of Maj. Sam-
uel bewail, a highly accomplished merchant of Boston, upon the sudden and affectintc death
1 u*!^I° *°'i®- ^'^'^^^ "^^^^ children by her first husband, Mr. Nathan Howell, and her
only children, for she never had any by Maj. Sewall. For the letter and a number of the fads
m relation to the sad event, we are indebted to Charles Ewer, Esq. ; and through his instru-
mentalityalso the likenesses of the youth drowned were procured from Mrs. Loring. the
wile ot Henry Loring, Esq., of this city, and are now deposited in the Rooms of the^'New
Jing-land Historic, Genealogical Societv. The Rev. Samuel Sewall of Burlington informs
us that the Rev Dr. Sewall of the Old South Church, in his diary, notices the event as fol-
lows : 1 /27-b January S, ( Monday,) George and Nathan Howell abt 1.5 & 14 y>s old, went a
sk-ating at the bottom of ye Common, and were both drowned. O L<1 Sanctify this awful 1
^rovid<=eto the near Relations: Supports Comfort y™ : Be \oy^^ Handmaid' henev yn 10
toons : lo ye Tovvn ! Awaken our young people to Rem"" y Creator and fly to X y' vy" may
^aie under ye fehadow of his wings. Jany 14 (Sabbath) I endeavoured to improve ye late
awful Providee fr. Eccl. 9. 12." i' >
Nathan Howell and Katherine George were married bv Rev. Dr. Colman, Aug. 11, 1708 :
171.3-14 ^^'^^^"' ^'^«^"" sonS) were born, — George, Nov. 1, 1712, and Nathan, March 21,
c. ^n Pemberton's Manuscript Chronology we find the following entry : " 1728, January
htli, Lreorge and Nathan Howell of Boston, brothers about 14 and 1-5 years old, in seating at
the bottom of the Common, fell through the ice and were both drowned."]
November 7, 1728.
Madam,
Ye.?terday from M' Sewall's hand I Received the favor of several
Letters from my Friends in New-England, and a particular account of that sharp
and surprising Streak of Providence that has made a painful and lasting Wound
on your Soul. He desir'd a Letter from my hand directed to you which might
carry m it some Balm for an afflicted spirit. By his Information I find that I
am not an utter stranger to your Family and Kindred. M"- Lee your Venerable
Grandfather was Predecessor to M-- Thomas Rowe my Honour'd Tutor and once
my Pastor in my younger years. M-" Peacock who married your eldest Aunt was
my intimate Friend. M" Bi.?hop and M'-^ Wirly were both my Acquaintance
mo' my long Illness and Absence from London has made me a stranger to their
Posterity whom I knew when Children. But now I know not who of them are
living or where. DoC Cotton Mather your late Father in Law was my yearly
Correspondent, and I lament the loss of him. But the loss you have sustained is
of a more tender and distressing kind ; yet let us see whether there are not
sufficient Springs of Consolation flowing round you to allay the smart of so
great a sorrow. And may the Lord open your Eyes as he did the Eyes of
Hagar in the Wilderness so to Espy the Spring of Water when she was dying
with Thirst and her Child over against her ready to expire. Gen. 21,19.
Have you lost two lovely Children ? Did you make them your Idols ? if you
did, God hath sav'd you from Idolatry ; if you did not, you have your God still
and a Creature cannot be miserable who has a God. The short words My God
have infinitely more sweetness in them than My Sons or My Daughters. Were
they desirable Blessings ? Your God calls you then to the nobler Sacrifice. Can
you give up these to him at his call ? God delighteth in such a Sacrifice.
Were they your All ? So was Isaac when Abraham was required to part with
him at God's Altar. Are not you a Daughter of Abraham 1 Then imitate you
his Faith, his self-denial, his Obedience, and make your Evidences of such a
Spiritual Relation to him shine Brighter on this solemn occasion. Has God
taken them from your Arms ? had you not given them to God before "? had you
not devoted them to him in Baptism? are you displeas'd that God calls for his
own ? was not your heart sincere in the Resignation of them to him ? Show then,
Madam, the sincerity of your Heart in leaving of them in the Hand of God —
Do you say they are lost ? not out of God's slight, and God's World, tho' they
are out of our sight and our World. All live to God. You may hope the spreading
Covenant of Grace has shelter'd them from the second Death. They live tho' no°
with you. Are you ready to say you have brought forth for the Grave ? it may be
so, but not in vain. Isaiah 65, 23. Tkcy shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth
for trouble ; (that is for Sorrow and without hope) for they are the seed of the
192
Dr. Watts' s Letter. [^w'^i
m .,../ rf //;/. Tnnl and their offm-ino- with them. This has been a sweet
TeTti£y^?i^^^^^^^^^ been called away betimes.
Indt^eCp^et Jeremy Chap. 31, 15-17, has very comfortable words to aUay
the sar^e son-ow. Did you pleas^ yourself in what comforts you mi^it have
ieriverfr m hem in mituret years I But Madam, do you ^^Xt^C^tZ
ha God hath taken them away from the evd to come, and hid them m the
rrnve from the p^evailin- and mischievous Temptations of a degenerate age.
My Bro^hS's We In London has buried seven or eight Children and amo^^g
them all her Sons. This tho't has reconciled her to the Providence of God that
he^'emptat ons of young men in this Age are so exceeding great, and she has
seLsTmanyyounc? Gentlemen of her acquaintance so shamefully degenerate
SsheTpes^her Tears for the Sons she has buried, and composes herself to
Pat enci and Thankfulness with one only Daughter remaining. Perhaps God
ha by t^rstroak prevented a thousand unknown Sorrows. Are you-" Sons
dead 'but are your Mercies dead too I A worthy Husband is ^ living Comfort
and may God ^preserve and restore him to you in - f >^^ ^o'.d f,^4^':"il
Safety Peace Liberty of Religbus access to the mercy seat, Hope ot Heaven,
Althl^;a.?daily matters of^thankfullness. Good Madam, let not one sorrow
buyth;m all Shew that you are a Christian by making '^ -.PP^^^ ^^at R^ .f ^
hassuooorts in it which the World doth not enjoy and which the VVo Id doth
no Zw What can a poor Wordling do but mourn -^^^^-^^y B^^.^^^^iS
deoarted and -o down comfortless with them to the Grave. But methmk. that
a Chrstian should lift up the Head as partaking of higher hopes. May the
BleS S^MvU be your Comforter. Endeavour Madam to employ yourself m
somrBusi^esror Amusement of life continually. Let not a solitary frame of
Srd S YOU to set Brooding over your Sorrows and nurse them up to a
dan^erou^Siz^e but turn your Thoughts often to the brighter Scenes of Heaven
andfhe Resurrection. Forgive the freedom of a stranger Madam, who desires
to be the Humble and faithful Servant of Christ and Souls. ^^^^^ Watts.
Postcript. ^^^^^^ You have so many excellent Comforters round about
vou that I even Blush to send what I have wrote ; yet since the narrowness of
my Paper has excluded two or three thoughts which may not be ^^Ver^'Ilflov
ulleTon this mournful Occasion I will insert them here. \ ou know Madam
"ha the "reat and blessed God had but one Son, and he gave him up a Sacri-
ftce and devoted him to a bloody Death out of Love to such Sinners as you and
T Can you shew your gratitude'to God in a more evident & acceptable manne
han bv resi-nin- willin-ly your two Sons to him at the cal of his Providence ?
Thrs Act 0 wilHn'^ Resifnltion will turn a painful Atfliction into a holy Sacrifice
Are the tuVdearel.t things torn from the heart of a Mother, then you inay eve
Tet looser by this World, and you have the fewer dangerous At achmen s to th s
nfe tTs a\appiness for a Christian not to have the heart strmgs tyed too fast
to any hng breath God and Heaven. Happy the Soul that -J-^y ^« ^^
at the Divine summons. The fewer Engagements we have «" «^^;^' .^^e more
we may live above, and have our thoughts more fixed on thing. ^^^^ "« ^^
heavenly. May this painful stroak thus Sanctified lead you nearer to God.
Amen.
" A boate going out of Hampton River was cast away and the F,f "V i f Tf!^ sTr^h
^vere in number eight-. Em. killiar, Jon. Philbrick an.l An inul bnck ^'^^^ 'sonne
Philbrick there daughter; Alice the wyfe of Moses Cox, and .Toln Cox h s so ne
Robert Read : who all perished in y^ sea y« 20lh of the b mo. Ibol. - Noifoll. Lounty
Records.
From the same Records, we learn that "Capt Benjamin Swett of Hampton was
slain at Black Point by the barbarous Indians the SOth June, 10/7.
1847.] List of Ancient Names in Boston and Vicinity. 19
LIST OF ANCIENT NAMES IN BOSTON AND VICINITY.
An Alphabetical List of the Ancient Names in the towns of Boston, Charlestowm
Roxbury, Watertoivn, Dorchester, Cambridge, Ded'ham, Weymouth,
Bramtree, Concord, Sudbury, Hingham, and Woburn.
By THE LATE JOHN FARMER, ESQ.
[Tills List embraces the names in the above towns from 1G30 to 1&41, and contains most ol
the names m each town.
Abbreviations -Bo. Boston, Ch. Charlestown, Co. Concord, Ca. Cambridge, Br.
Bramtree, De. Dedham Do. Dorchester, H. Hingham, M. Medfield, R. Roxbury, S. Sud-
bur}', \Va. Watertown, We. Weymouth, and Wo. Woburn.]
Abell, We.
Adams, Bo. De. We
Br. M.
Amadoun, Bo. We.
Allison, Bo.
Aspinwall, Bo.
Alexander, Bo.
Armitage, Bo.
Awkley, Bo.
Allen, Bo. Ch. De.
H. Br. M.
Addington, Bo.
Astwood, R.
Alcock, R. De.
Ambler, Wa.
Arnold, Wa.
Ames, Ca. Br.
Aldridge, De.
Alleyn, De.
Atkinson, Co.
Axdell, S.
Aldreth, Br.
Abie, Br.
Atherton, Br.
B.
Baldwin, Bo. De.
Baker, Bo. Ch. R.
Barren, Bo.
Baxter, Bo. R.
Beareley, Bo.
Beck Bo.
Bourne, Bo.
Bridge, Bo. Ch. R.
Bendall, Bo.
Bell, Bo. R.
Bishop, Bo.
Blanchard, Bo.
Bosworth, Bo.
Briggs, Bo. We.
Briscoe, Bo. Wa.
Burden, Bo.
Buttolph, Bo.
Button, Bo.
Brimsmeade, Ch.
Brown, Ch. S. H. Br.
Burrage, Ch.
Batchelor, Ch. De.
Barret, Ch. Co.
Burnet, R.
Brewer, R. Ca.
Blacksley, R.
Burrill, R.
Bugbee, R.
Bartlett, Wa.
Beech, Wa.
Bernard, Wa.
Boyden, Wa.
Beeres, Wa.
Bright, Wa.
Bullard, Wa. De.
Barron, Wa.
Boyls[tjon, Wa.
Bradbrook, Wa.
Benjamin, Wa.
Barsham, Wa.
Broughton, Wa.
Barnard, We.
Billings, Do.
Bird, bo.
Buck, Ca.
Bridgham, Ca.
Barker, De.
Barstowe, De.
Bullen, De. M.
Barber, De. M.
Bayes. De.
Blandford, S.
Belcher, Ca. S. Br.
Burr, Do. H.
Bliss, H.
Bridgeman, H.
Bagnley. Co.
Blood, Co.
Bowstree, Co.
Brooks, Co.
Bulkley, Co.
Busse, Co.
Bennet, Co.
Butterlield, Wo.
Barron, Wo.
Bass, Br.
Blage, Br.
Bracket, Br.
Barnes, Br.
Britan, Wo.
Barber, M.
C.
Carter. Bo. Ch. Wo.
Cole, Bo. Ch.
Cooke, Bo. Ca.
Coggan, Bo.
Copp, Bo.
Cotton, Bo.
Clarke, Bo. R. Wa.
De. H. M.
Cource, Bo.
Crabbtree, Bo.
Cranwell, Bo.
Cretchley, Bo.
Call, Ch.
Carrington, Ch.
Gary, Ch.
Carter, Ch. Bo.
Coytmore, Ch.
Curtis, R. Do. S.
Coddington, R.
Craft, R.
Chandler, R. Co.
Corey, R.
Crane, R.
Cheney, R. M.
Crosse, Wa.
Cutter, Wa.
Church, Wo.
Coolidge, Wo.
Claise, Wa.
Cooper, Wa.
Crisp, Wa.
Capen, Do.
Clap, Do. We. M.
Clement, Do.
Collicott, Do.
Cunlithe, Do.
Champney, Ca.
Collins, Ca.
Corlet, Ca.
Chickering, De.
Colbourne, De.
Calver, De.
Carpenter, We.
Cakebread, S.
Coulton, H.
Collier, H.
Chamberlain, Br. Co.
Wo.
Cheesborough, Bo.
Coney, Br.
Coskin. Co.
Convers, Co.
Cram, M.
D.
Davies, Bo. S. Wo.
Dennis, Bo.
Dineley, Bo.
Dowse, Bo.
Dane, Ch. Co.
David, Ch.
Danforth, R. Ca.
Dexter, Ch.
Dudley, R.
Dennison, R.
Davis, R.
Dikes, Wa.
Dow, Wa.
Davenport, Do.
Dickerman, Do.
Dwight, De.
Daniel, Ca.
Dixon, Ca.
Dana, Ca.
Dyer, We,
Darvill, S.
Dorchester, H.
Doggett, Co.
Draper, Co.
Dasset, Br.
Dawes, Br.
Devel, Br.
E.
East, Bo.
Eaton, Bo. Wa. De.
Elliot, Bo. R. Br.
Eyre, Wa.
Eddie, Wa.
Else, Wa.
Evans, Do.
Eccley, C.
Eames, Do. H.
Elderkin, De.
Everard, De.
Edwards, H. Co.
Ellis, Br. M.
Edmunds, Co.
Evarts, Co.
Fairfield, Bo.
Fairweather, Bo.
Farmside, Bo.
Flack, Bo.
194
List of Ancient Names in Boston and Vicinity. [April,
Franklin, Bo.
Fish, Bo.
Flowd, Bo.
Fowle, Bo. Ch. Co.
Fuinell, Bo.
Frothingham, Ch.
Fiske, Wa.
Ffleg, Wa.
Farnum, Do.
French, Do.
Fower, Do.
Fareworth, Do.
Fuller, Do. Co. Wo.
Foorde, Ca.
Francis, Ca.
Fisher, De. M.
Fairbank. De. M.
Frarey. De. M.
Foster, We.
Fry, We.
Freeman, S.
Flatman, Br.
Flint, Br.
Farwell, Co.
Foye, Co.
Farley, Wa.
Garrett, Bo. Ch.
Gibbons, Bo.
Gill, Bo.
Goordley, Bo.
Greames, Bo.
Green, Bo. Ch.
Guttridge, Bo. Wa.
Gridley, Bo.
Griggs, Bo.
Gross. Bo.
Grubbs, Bo.
Gunnison, Bo.
Gould, Ch.
Grover, Ch.
Graves, Ch.
Greenland, Ch.
Greems, Ch.
Gookin, R. Ca.
Gamblin, R.
Gorton, R.
Garner, R.
Goard, R.
Garfield, Wa.
Goffe, Wa.
Gass, Wa.
Grant, Wa.
Godfrey, Wa.
Gibson, Ca.
Grissell, Ca.
Gay. De.
Grilfin, S.
Goodnovv, S.
George, Br.
Gamiin, Co.
H.
Hayborne, Bo. R.
Harvey, Bo.
Kalsall, Bo.
Harwood, Bo.
Hawkins, Bo. Wa.
Hill, Bo.
Hide, Bo. Ca.
Hilliard, Bo.
Hough. Bo.
Holland, Bo.
Hutchinson, Bo.
Hogg, Bo.
Houchin, Bo.
Howen, Bo.
Hudson, Bo.
Hunn, Bo.
Henrickson, Bo.
Iladlock, Ch.
Hale, Ch.
Harrington, Ch.
Heiden, Ch.
Hills, Ch.
Hubbard, Ch.
Haule, Ch.
Hemingway, R.
Heath, R.
Harris, R. Ca.
Hewes, R.
Holmes, R.
Howe, R. S.
Hawkins, Wa. Bo.
Hohlen, Wa.
Hubbard, Wa.
Homes, Ca.
Homwood, Ca.
Hildreth, Ca.
Hutchin, Ca.
House, Ca.
Hancock, Ca.
Hinsdell, De.
Hunting, De.
Hunt, De. We. Co.
Hart, We.
Haine, S.
Holyoke, H.
Hobart, H.
Hansett, Br.
Hastings, Br.
Herknell, Br.
Herman, Br.
Hoyden, Br.
Halsted, Co.
Harsey, Co.
Heyward, Co.
Hosmer, Co.
Hayward, Wo.
Harvard, Ch.
I.
Ives, Wa.
Johnson, Bo. Ch. R.
Wo. S.
Joy, Bo.
Jacklin, Bo.
Jackson, Bo. Ch. Ca.
Judkins, Bo.
Jones, Ch. Do. Co.
James, Ch. De.
Jennison, Wa.
Jeffrey, We.
Jenkins, Br.
Jewell, Br.
K.
Kenrick, Bo.
Kade, Bo.
Kerby, Bo.
Knight, Bo. Br. Wo.
Kettle, Ch.
Kingslow, Do.
Kalem, De.
Kingsbury. De.
KimMl, Wa.
Knowles, Wa.
King, Wa. S. We.
Keyes, Wa.
Kingsley, Br.
Kendal, Wo.
L.
Leverelt, Bo.
Lyall, Bo.
Luin, Bo.
Lugg, Bo.
Lawson, Bo.
Long, Ch.
Lawdon, Ch.
Lewis, Ch. Wa.
Luddington, Ch.
Lynde, Ch.
Larkin, Ch.
Lawrence, Ch.
Lusher, De.
Langton, H.
Lincoln, H.
Leavitt, H.
Lyon, R.
Lamb, R. Wa.
Linens, R.
Lettin, Co.
Lefingwell, Wa.
Larnit, Wo. '
Lockwood, Wa.
Lovering, Wa.
Ludden, Wa.
Lowell, M.
M.
Marshall, Bo.
Mason, Bo. R. Wa.
Manning, Bo.
Mears, Bo.
Merry, Bo.
Milam, Bo.
Messinger, Bo.
Mingo, Bo.
Munt, Bo.
Marble, Ch.
Manley, Ch.
Maverick, Ch.
Mellowes, Ch. Br.
Merrich, Ch.
iMellers, Ch.
Mather, Do.
Maudsley, Do.
Millet, Do.
Mumings, Do.
Meane, Ca.
Mitchelson, Ca.
]\Ieigs, We.
Melim, We.
Matthew, H. R.
Mireck, H.
Morril, R.
Miller, R.
Meadows, R.
Mosse, Wa.
Merchant, Wa. Br.
Marian, Wa.
Mayhew, Wa.
Mandsley, Br.
Mekins, Br.
Motson, Br.
Moore, Br. S.
Male, Br.
Mousall, Wo.
Morse, De. M.
Metcalf, M.
N.
Newgate, Bo.
Negus, Bo.
Nash, Ch.
Nowell, Ch.
Nichols, Ch.
Nowman, We.
Norton, We.
Newton, S.
O.
Oliver, Bo.
Odlin, Bo.
Osborn, We. Do.
Onion, R.
Ong, Wa.
Oakes, Ca.
Palgrave, Ch.
Palmer, Ch.
Phillips, Do.Wa.We.
Phipps, Ch.
Pasmer, Bo. Ch.
Powell, Ch. De.
Power, Ch.
Parker, Wo. Bo. R.
Painter, Bo.
Pratt, Ch. We.
Paitor, Bo.
Perry, Bo.
Pell, Bo.
Pierce, Bo. Do. Wa.
Phippin, Bo.
Plain, Bo.
Porter, Bo.
Portmont,* Bo.
Poole, Bo.
Pilsbury, Do.
* This name is spelt dilTcrcnlly, as Punnoiit, Pormont, Pormon, and Pomont.
1847.J List of Ancient Names in Boston and Vicinity. 195
Procter, Do.
^ Pope, Do.
Prentiss, Ca.
Parish, Ca.
Pickering, Ca.
Pelham, Ca.
Picke, Ca.
Paine, Do. Br.
Penniman, Br.
Perrin, Br.
Pocher, Br.
Potter, Co.
Posmore, Co.
Prentice, Co.
Parsus, H.
Pierpont, R.
Peake, R.
Payson, R.
Perkins, R.
Prichard, R.
Porter, R. Wa. We.
Peirson, Wa. Wo.
Prescott, Wa.
Page, Wa.
Picknam, Wa.
Prest, We.
Petty, We.
Parmeter, S.
R.
Ruggles, R. Br.
Rogers, Wa. We. Bo
Co.
Randall, We.
Ralins, We.
Reed, We. Br.
Rutter, S.
Redyate, S.
Reaver, H.
Rainsford, Bo.
Rice, Bo. Co.
Russell, Ch. Ca. Wo.
Robbins, Ca.
Ross, Ca.
Richards, De.
Roper, De.
Ray, Br.
Rocket, Br. M.
Richardson, Bo. Ch.
Wo.
Roman, Ca.
S.
Savell, We. Br.
Shaw, We. Ca.
Shepard, We. Ca. Br
Silvester, We.
Stoppell, We.
Stone, S.
Stowe, S. Wa. Ch.
Br.
Sewill, H.
Stebbin, H. R. Wa.
Sharp, R. Br.
Sener, R.
Smith, H. R. Wa.
Ch. Do. De.
Scarboro[ugh], R.
Sheffield, R.
Starkweather, R.
Sanderson, Wa.
Stearns, Wa.
Stowers, Wa.
Sawtell, Wa.
Sherman, Wa. Bo.
Story, Wa.
Stow, Wa. Ch.
Sanford, Bo.
Savage, Bo.
Scott, Bo. Br.
Scottow, Bo.
Salter, Bo.
Seabury, Bo.
Seavern, Bo.
Sellick, Bo.
Seamond, Bo.
Sherburne, Bo.
Sinet, Bo.
Spurr, Bo.
Stanbury, Bo,
Stanion, Bo.
Snow, Bo.
Sunderland, Bo.
Symonds, Bo. Co.
Shrimpton, Bo.
Stevens, Bo. Br.
Stevenson, Bo. Ca.
Stoddard, Bo.
Stodder, M.
Sergeant, Ch. Br.
Shorthouse, Ch.
Swain, Ch.
Sweetzer, Ch.
Symmes, Ch. Br.
South, Do. I Viall, Bo.
Sumner, Do.
Swift, Do.
Saunders, Ca.
Sparhawk, Ca.
Stedman, Ca.
Streeter, Ca.
Shaw, Ca.
Stacey, De.
Savel, Br.
Sellein, Bo.
Spalding, Br.
Seer, Wo.
Squiers, Co.
Thomas, Bo. H.
Terne, Bo.
Tyng, Bo.
Townsend, Bo,
Tapping, Bo.
Turner, Bo. Do. M.
Tuttle, Bo.
Trerrice, Ch. Wo.
Tidd, Ch.
Topliff, Do.
Tolman, Do. R.
Trumble. Ca.
Towne, Ca.
Thurston, De. M.
Tomson, Br. Wa.
Twing, Co.
Turney, Co.
Tompkins, Co.
Thompson, Wo.
Trerice, Wo.
Totenham, Wo.
Train, Wa.
Torrey, We.
Tucker, We.
Toll, S.
Treadway, S.
Tailor, H.
U.
Upham, We.
Underwood, Co.
Upsall, Do.
Usher, Ca. and after
of Bo.
Ulting, De.
V.
Vines, S.
Vane, Bo.
W.
Waite, Bo. Wa.
Walker, Bo. Ch. R.
Wendell, Bo.
Winbourne, Bo.
Walton, Bo. We.
Wheeler, Bo. Ch.
Co. De.
AVebber, Bo.
Williams, Bo. R.
Wilson. Bo. Br.
Wing. Bo.
Winthrop, Bo.
Woodhouse, Bo.
Woodward, Bo. Wa.
Willis, Bo. Ch.
Wilde, Ch.
Waffe, Ch.
Willou-hby, Ch.
Wood, ^Ch. De. Co.
M.
Woorie, Ch.
Wise, Ch.
Worvvard, Ch.
Wright, Do.
Wyllys, Ca.
Wins'hip, Ca.
Whiting, De.
Wheelock, De. M.
Wight, De.
Weld, Br. R.
.Winchester, Br.
Wiseman, Br.
Wheat, Co.
Willard, Co.
Wyman, Wo.
Winn, Wo.
Whittemore, R.
White, R.
Woods, R. S. ,/-
Waterman, R. '
Watson, R.
Wellengton, Wa.
Waters, Wa.
Withington, Do.
Webb, We.
Whitman, We.
Warren, We. .
Ward, S.
Whitton, H.
FROM A MONUMENT IN THE BURYING-GROUND AT
EASTPORT, ME.
In memory of Margaret Nickels, who died April 26, 1817, M. 87, dau. of Samuel Breck
son G o"'w Sh'w ';^^ .^'^'^'"^ ^'"')^^' °/ Naraguagus, who was lost, as was hTs grfnd
IS^nSO ' ^^"'' °" '^""^ -^^^"^" ^'^^"'^' '^^"^ they were buried, Dec.
^.7"^"' monument erected in 184.5, by Robert G. Shaw of Boston, grandson to the
deceased, through the agency of George Hobbs, Esq. ' S"'"''^°" ^° ^"®
196
Family Increase^ Longevitij, SfC.
[April,
FAMILY INCREASE.
The following facts published in a note in Vol. II. of Haliburton's " Historical and
Statistical Account of Nova Scotia" are believed to be unparalleled in the increase of
any family on record. It can at once be seen that at this rate of multiplying popula-
tion it would take only a short period to people the earth. Any one, curious enough
to make a calculation, will be astonished at the multitude of persons after the lapse of
a few generations which could trace their descent from a common ancestor. The note
is as follows :
" In the Spring of the year 1760, A. Smith, Esq., a native of Cape Cod, landed at Bar-
rington,* for the purpose of making arrangements for the reception of his family, but
finding the Indians numerous, he abandoned the idea of emigrating and returned home.
Shortly after his departure, his wife arrived in a vessel bound on a fishing voyage, and
was landed with her family. Here she remained five weeks, until the arrival of her
husband, during which time she was kindly and hospitably treated by the Savages. She
died at Barrington, in March, 1828, leaving at the time of her death 5 children, 56
grandchildren, 297 great-grandchildren, 64 of the fifth, and 1 of the sixth generation
living, exclusive of a daughter, in the United States, who had a large family, and of
several grandchildren who have removed from Barrington."
INSTANCES OF LONGEVITY IN ONE HOUSE.
The following persons have died in the same house since 1781. The house is situ-
ated in Hingham, and was formerly owned by Peter Tower. Peter Tower, aged 84 ;
Anna Tower, 95; Deborah Tower, 95; Joshua Tower, 77; Grace Gushing, 95;
Laban Tower, 73 ; Esther Tower, 71 ; Deborah Dunbar, 80. Total, 610.— Hingham
Gazette, April 6, 1837. We are informed that the Tower estate has been held in the
name of Tower since 1637, and is now occupied by Mr William Tower.
LONCxEVITY OF THE MARSH FAMILY IN HAVERHILL, MS.
Dea. David Marsh of Haverhill, Ms., was born Jan., 1698, and his wife Mary Moody
was born Aug., 1703. They were the parents of twelve children. The father, mother,
and children died as follows :
Parents.
Children.
Moses died,
. aged 88
aged SO
Jonathan,
. " 89
" 90
Enoch, . . . .
. " 69
Nathaniel,
. " 76
John, . . . . .
, " 79
aged 85
Lydia, ....
. " 84
. " 89
Abigail, . . . .
. " 84
" 80
. " 89
Total of years,
. 1,165
" 82
Average age.
83
The father died.
The mother, .
Elisabeth died,
Mary,
Judith,
Cutting, .
David,
Below is an exact copy of an inscription on the tomb-stone of Mary Buel in the
burying-grouad, north-west of the village in Litchfield, Gt.
Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary Buel, wife of Dr. John Buel, Esq"" — She died Nov.
4"' 176S /Etat. 90. having had 13 Children — 101 Grand Children — 274 Great G.
Childreu, 22 Great G. G. Children — 410 Total— 330 survived.
In the Historical Magazine for 1799, by Bissett, a marriage of some interest to Ameri-
cans is thus given.
"William Cockburn, Esq. American merchant, to the fair Miss Lorimer, dau.of Mr.
Lorimer of the Strand, and sister to the beautiful Mrs. Graham, lady of Col. Graham,
Sloane St., well known in the literary world as the author of a History of the American
State of Vermont."
* Barrinjrion, Nova Scotia, was settled by about eighty families from Cape Cod and Nan-
ck(-t. ill 17(11 'no anA Twl
tucket, in 1761, '62, and '63
1847.]
Mat'riaffes and Deaths.
197
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
We propose to give in future in each Number of the Register a brief List of
Marriages and Deaths, confining ourselves principally to those which occur in
the New England States, or among those persons who are of New England
origin. We give this quarter a few as a sample.
MARRIAGES.
Allen, Rev. Samuel H., of Windsor
Locks, and Julia A., daughter of Dr.
William S. Pierson of Windsor, Ct.,
Feb. 16.
Bush, Rev. Charles P., of Norwich, Ct.,
and Philippa, daughter of I. Call, Esq.,
Charlestown, Dec. 31, 1S46.
Edmonston, Dr. Edward, of Abington,
and Miss Bethia Brewster of Han-
son, Dec. 25, 1846.
Fletcher, Samuel, Esq., of Andover and
Mrs. Hannah C. Briggs of Dedham,
Feb. 23.
Gardner, Nicholas R., Esq., in the 79th
year of his age, and Mrs. Abigail
Atwood in the 66th year of her age,
both of Providence, R. I. It was the
fifth time he had taken the solemn vow
at the hymeneal altar. There were pres-
ent his children, his grandchildren, and
his great-grandchildren.
McKenney, Rev. Sabin, of Poultney, Vt.,
and Elisabeth S., daughter of Dr. Hi-
ram Corliss of Union Village, Washing-
ton Co., N. Y., Jan. 27.
Morse, Abi al, a Revolutionary pensioner,
a. 86, and Mrs. Lucy Miller, a. 43,
Barnard, Vt.
Pearson, Col. L. T., of Collinsville, and
Miss Jennette M. Cadwell of Hart-
ford, Ct., Jan. 25.
Pennell, Rev. Lewis, of Weston, and
Miss Mary C. Sherwood of Green-
field, Ct., Dec. 30, 1846.
Pickering, C. W., Lieut. U. S. N., and
Mary P., daughter of John Stevens,
Esq., of Boston.
Underhill, Henry B., teacher in Qua-
boag Seminary, Warren, and Harriette
T, FiSK of Athol, Feb. 18.
Washburne, J. W., Esq., of Osage Prai-
rie, Arkansas, and Miss Susan C.
Ridge, a Cherokee, Jan. 27.
DEATHS.
Abbot, Jacob, Esq., Farmington, Me.,
Jan. 21, a. 70. He was the father of the
Abbots, whose writings are so generally
diffused.
Alexander, Quartius, Hartland, Vt.,
Feb. 28, a. 86, a Revolutionary pen-
sioner.
Andrews, Mrs. Joanna, Gloucester, Jan.
20, a. 102. She was probably the oldest
person in the State.
Atwell, Capt. Zachariah, Lynn, a. 67.
He commanded a vessel at the age of 24,
crossed the Atlantic 70 times, and never
lost a mast or a man.
Briggs, William, Esq., Charlestown, N.
H., Jan. 27, 1847, a. 74, D. C. 1799.
Attorney.
Buck, Dr. Ephraim, Jun., Boston, Feb.
13, a. 33.
Clark, Mrs. Elma H., Fryeburg, Me,
Feb. 9, wife of Rev. William Clark,
Gen. Agent A. B. C. F. I\I.
CoE, Rev. Daniel, Winstead, Ct., Jan. 11.
Davis, Hon. John, LL. D., Boston, Jan.
14, a. 86, H. C. 1781, Judge of the Dist.
Court U. S.
Dawes, Rev. Howland, of Windsor,
in Lynn, Y. C. 1835.
Eveleth, Joseph, Esq., Salem, Feb. 3, a.
91.
Eastman, Luke, Esq., Lowell, Feb., a.
57, D. C. 1812. Attorney.
Edson, Dr. Alexander, New York, Feb.
13, a. 42, of inflammation of the lungs,
known as the '• Living Skeleton," and
a brother of the celebrated Calvin Ed-
son.
Ellsworth, Timothy, Esq., East Wind-
sor, Ct., Jan. 5, a. 69.
FisK, John, Esq., Middletown, Ct., Feb.
15, a. 76. He was Town Clerk fifty
years. Treasurer twenty-four, and Clerk
of the County and Supreme Court about
the same time.
Ford, Zelotes, M. D., Maiden, N. Y.,
Feb. 13, a. 44, W. C. 1825. He was an
Elder in a Presbyterian chh.
Fisher, Ebenezer, Jun., Esq., of con-
sumption, Dedham, Jan. 4, a. 5S, more
than twenty years Cashier of Dedham
Bank.
Gair, Samuel Stillman, Esq., Liver-
pool, Eng., Feb., son of Rev. Thomas
Gair, the fourth pastor of the Baldwin
Place Chh., Boston. He was connected
in business with the house of Baring,
Brothers & Co.
Gay, Mrs. Martha, Medway, Dec. 31,
1846, widow of the late Willard Gay,
Esq., of Dedham, President of the Bank,
and daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Em-
mons of Franklin.
George, John, Esq., Georgia, Jan. 27, a.
30, D. C. 1838. Attorney. -¥
GiLMAN, Hon. Nathaniel, Exeter, N. H.,
Jan. 26, a. 88. He had been a Represent-
ative and Senator in Gen. Court and
State Treasurer.
198
Marriages and Deaths.
[April,
GiLJtAN, Dr. Joseph, Wells, Me., Jan. 4,
a. 75. He was the eldest son of Rev.
Tristram Gilman of North Yarmouth.
Me., and had been President of the
Maine Medical Society, and Dea. of the
Cong. Chh. for more than thirty years.
Greenwood, Francis W., Cambridge,
March 13, a. 21, H. C. 1845, and member
of the Law School. He was a son of
the late Rev. F. W. P. Greenwood, D.
D., of Boston.
Hallock, Mrs., Steubenville, 0., March
9, wife of Hon. Jeremiah H. Hallockand
only daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Bas-
sett of Hebron, Ct.
HASSARD,REv.SAMUEL,GreatBarrington,
Jan. 13, Y. C. 1826, Rector of the Epis-
copal chh. in that town.
Hill, ^Irs. Hannah, Ashburnham, March
1, a. 75, mother of Ex- Gov. Hill of New
Hampshire.
Holland, Dr. Abraham, Walpole, N. H.,
ab. March 1, a. 96, D. C. 1779. It is be-
lieved that no other graduate of the col-
lege ever lived to so great an age.
Hunter, Gen. Sir Martin, Anton's Hill,
Canada, a. 89. He was the last of the
British officers that survived the battle
of Bunker Hill.
JoHONNET, Maj. Oliver, Boston, Jan. 25,
a. 87.
Kimball, Hon. Jesse, Bradford, Ms.,
Dec. 19, a. 54. He had been a Senator
in Gen. Court, and a Dea. of the Cong.
Chh. for more than twenty years.
Miller, Col. Jonathan P., Montpelier,
Vt., Feb. 17, a. 50. He was well known
for his services in the Greek Revolution.
Newton, Hubbard, Esq., Newport, N.
H., Feb. 15, a. 67, D. C. 1804. Attorney.
Odiorne, Hon. George, Boston, Dec. 1,
1846, a. 82, a merchant. While engaged
in business at Maiden he fell and in-
stantly expired. He had been a Senator
in General Court, an Alderman of the
city, four years Cashier of one Bank and
ten years President of another.
Ofi-lev, David W., Esq., Smyrna, Asia
Minor, Nov., 1846, U. S. Consul at that
place.
Olcott, Mrs. Charlotte A., Meriden,
La., Nov. 28, 1846, a. 39, wife of Hon.
Edw^ard R. Olcott, and daughter of the
late Thomas Burns, Esq., of Gilmanton,
N. H.
Page, Mrs. Harriette E., of Houlton,
Me., Jan. 24, a. 24. She was the wife of
George P. Page, daughter of the late
Judge Thacher of Thomaston, Me., and
granddaughter of the late Maj. Gen.
Henry Knox.
Park, Rev. Calvin, D. D, Stoughton,
Jan. 5, a. 72. Dr. Park filled the offices
of Tutor and Professor, B. U. about 25
years, and in 1827 he became pastor of
the Cong. chh. in Stoughton.
Peabody, Hon. Stephen, Amherst, N.
H., Jan. 19, a. 64. Attorney.
Pond, Rev. Enoch, Jr., Bucksport, Me.,
Dec. 17, 1S4G, a. 26, B. C, 1S:;S. He was
a son of Rev. Dr. Pond of Theo. Sem'y,
Bangor, and Colleague Pastor with the
Rev. Isaac Braman, Cong. chh. George-
town.
Porter, Mrs. Fidelia D wight. New
York, Jan. 22, of apoplexy, a. 76. She
was the widow of the late Jonathan Ed-
wards Porter, Esq., of Hadley, the daugh-
ter of Timothy and Mary Dwight, a sis-
ter of President Dwight of Yale College,
and a descendant in a direct line from
Thomas Hooker, the first minister in
Hartford, Rev. James Pieqjont of New
Haven, and the first President Edwards.
Reed, Elizabeth I., at the Abbot Semi-
nary in New York, Jan. 20, a. 16, young-
est daughter of Dr. Alexander Reed of
New Bedford.
RoBBixs, Mrs. Priscilla A., Enfield,
Ct., Dec. 24, 1846, a. 63, wife of Rev. F.
L. Robbins.
Robertson, Dr. Ashbel, Wethersfield,
Ct., Feb. 18, a. 60.
Rockwell, Dr. Alonzo, Wethersfield,
Ct., Feb. 11, a. 46.
Rogers, Rev. Timothy F., Bernardston,
Jan. 28, a. 66. H. C. 1802.
Root, Gen. Erastus, Delhi, N. Y., a. 73,
D. C. 1793, had been a Rep. to Con-
gress and Lieut.-Gov. of New York. He
died at the city of New York, on his
way to Washington, D. C.
Saffokd, Dea. William, Salem, Feb. 27,
a. 91.
Sawyer, Aaron Flint, Esq., Nashua,
N. H., Jan. 4, a. 67, D. C. 1S04.
Sewall, Mrs. Abigail, Boston, a. SO,
relict of the late Chief-Justice Sewall.
Sherburne, Jonathan, Portsmouth, N.
H., Jan. 3, a. 89, D. C. 1776.
Sparhawk, Dr. George, Walpole, N. H.,
a. 99, H. C. 1777. He was one of the
original members of the New Hampshire
Medical Society, and the last survivor,
except Dr. Green of Dover, N. H., who is
the oldest graduate of Harvard College
still living.
Steele, George Henry, Nov. 15, 1S46.
He was son of Jason Steele, Esq., of
Chelsea, Vt, D. C. 1845, a member of
the Dane Law School, H. U., and died
at Cambridge.
Stevens, Dr. Morrill, St. Johnsbury,
Vt., March 4, brother of Hon. Thaddeus
Stevens of Pennsylvania.
Vermont, Michael, Shutcsbury, Vt.,
March 5, a. ab. 100, a Canadian.
Whitman, Dea. Eleazer, East Bridge-
water, Dec. 3, 1846, a. 91.
Willis, Rev. Zephaniah, Kingston,
March 6, a. 90. H. C. 1778. The last
survivor of his Class.
1847.] Notices of Miu Puhlicatious. 199
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The Massadmsctls State Record and Year Book of General Information. 1847.
r.^ ZHhou :Tf"^ i^'T'^' ^" ""'''' r ''' ^'-^rtheless not mere ^nstdatedt^
P^^v C\u '/^"^''^V ^i' P«^f or future.'' -BAmEL Webster. Boston"
Published by James French, 78 Washington Street. 1847. '
n.-m ^M 'V^"" -^''^ ''°^",T^ °/'' "^'"^ '^°^^'' ^"^ i^ intended to be an Annual It will
aim, To give annually the names of the State, County and Town Officers and in
connection therewith, to note the objects and results of our sLeT^iSn' " To
develop the principles of the Institutions of the Commonwealth by ..IvnftSrobiem
exhibit tae mutual relations of society, and to embody the resuts of the combined
action of all in re ation to external objects, with a view to the hi^h destiny of m^n"
The plan of the work is copious and judicious, and the die execufonoTi will
require study, labor, and exactness. The present volume which embraces two hi'"
dred and eighty pages, ,s printed on good paper with fair type andTs weH bo^md I
Biographical Sketches of the Moody Family; embracing notices often Ministers
mid several Laymen, from 1633 to 1842. -^ immsieis
" Just men they were, and all their study bent
lo worship God aright, and know his works
JSot hid; nor those things last, which might preserve
freedom and peace to man."
56%nm!'\84r- ^^''^^- ^°''°" '■ ^^^^'''^'^ by Samuel G. Drake, No.
This 12mo volume of 16S pages, besides the introduction, contains a brief account of
Eev. Joshua Moody, Portsmouth and Boston; Rev. Samue CodrNewcasUe N H
and Fataouth Me; Rev. Samuel Moody, pastor of the First ChurcnrYorkiTp-
Moody, Waltham and Lowell; Stephen Moody Esq Gilm-mton N ir t u
Moody, Esq., Kennebunk, Me. Rev. Eli Mood? GraJby M^ and a n.t ^V .iT't?
Graduates at the New England Colleges by the nl'me of SoodV, in numier 39 The'
umted ages of the seventeen persons noticed in these sketcheVimnnnt t^ i 1^0
avera^ng G7 years.to each-the eldest being 82, aS the yoSrgesTryelrs ' l^J W^
ham Moody the principal progenitor of the name in New England came a;cordinr to
the most authentic accounts, from Wales, Endand to loswich in ifi?^ . '1 ^ I
We hope the volume will meet with a ready sale, and be perused wfthspkftual benefit:
/17-;f ,^'""^f .* d^iij^erecl at Plymouth on the twenty-second of December, 1 846 Bv
Z^irHt^^^sFs^I'^'li^ ''''-- '^'-^^- ^--= ^- 0' T. t
all^ye^rfbre^tSrln'!''^ '^'" discourse is based is contained in Matt, xxiii. : 8. "And
After the exordium and stating what is indicated in that far-reaching annunciation
4 ociasfonT"'' "'''' ''' •^"'•'^■'""''* '''''''''' ^^-^^^^^^^^ delivered on these Anniver-
200 Notices of Neiv Publications. [April.
of the text Ami all ye arc brethren, the President says, "Columbus sought a passage
to the Indies, and God revealed to him the whole rounded inheritance which he creat-
ed in the beginning, and intended for the use of civilized man. Our Fathers sou^iic
for reli"ious freedom, and God led them on to the practical recognition of those pnnci-
nles laid down by Christ in accordance with which alone man can obtain that pobtical
and social and m.oral inheritance of which his nature is evidently capable, and which
we believe God intended for him." The term brethren indicates equality and affection,
and these must form the basis of a perfect society. This proposition Dr. Hopkins
shows is sanctioned by the Scriptures, and is in accordance with the nature ol man.
Havino- proved and illustrated the proposition, he urges upon the descendants of the
Puritans to adopt this and this alone as the basis of our institutions, and to carry out
this great principle of brotherhood. We conclude the notice of this appropriate and
excellent discourse, by quoting the closing address: "And now, my friends, is not the
star of hope which we see in this direction, a beautiful star 1 It is no meteor of a fer-
vid imagination, or of a false philosophy. It is that great idea of a universal Christian
brotherhood, pointed out by Christ, not in the text only, but everywhere, as an inher-
ent part of his system. This star our Fathers saw, and is it any wonder, that under its
inspiration and guidance, they should come across the ocean '.' Literally they tound a
landing here, but figuratively, the vessel which they launched is yet upon the deep, the
multitude of their descendants is on board, ami we too catch glimpses of the same
bri-'ht star above the troubled waters. It may be that this vessel is not destined to
reach the port. We hear moanings of the tempest, and see aspects of the elements
which lead us to tremble for her. But where the bright image of this star has once
fallen, it can never be effaced. This is our star. To it let the prow of our vessel be
turned. Let every man be at his post, never ashamed of the plain rigging of his good
ship, but always hearing that voice of duty, and of the God of our Fathers, w-hich will
speak above the roar of every tempest; and then if our ship must go down, the will ol
God be done. But then she will not go down. Then the hand which guided the May-
flower will guide her. Then will there be One on board, as we believe there always
has been, who, though he may seem for a time to be asleep in the hinder part ot the
ship, will yet come, when the winds are loudest, and the waves are highest, and say,
' Peace, be still.' "
'gister : Being an official State Calendar of public officers
nnecticiU,for'^ 18i7. Bij Charles W. Bradley, Jr., clerk in
rv of State. " Vineam transtulisti. ejecisti gentes et
The Connecticut Rcgii
and institutions in Connecticut,
the office of the Secretary of Sta... • • - i-
plantasti earn. Dux itiiieris fuisti in conspectu ejus ; plantasti radices ejus^ et
implevit terrain. Operuit monies umbra ejus, et arbusta ejus cedios Dei.
E.\tendit, palraites suos usque ad mare, et usque ad liumen propa^^ines ejus.
— Ps. Lxxx. Hartford : Published by Browii & Parsons, Corner of Mam and
Asylum Streets.
This volume of 224 pages ICmo, well printed and bound, for a work of the kind, em-
braces much more Historical and Statistical matter than is usual in such publications;
as the chapter which contains the Annals of Com^ecticut, the Patent and Charter ol
the Colony, Indian topographical names till now never extensively colected, list oi
Colonial officers, and dates of town and court incorporations. Ihe dilliculty which has
heretofore existed in tracing out genealogies from the records of the Mortuary Courts,
is in part obviated by the table of their territoiial changes. The author, connected as
he was, with the records of the State, possessed peculiar advantages in preparing
the work. The Register contains all the above articles in addition to those which
have generally been inserted in its predecessors. It is a valuable book, and should be
in the hands of every family in the State.
Id" We regret that we have not room to notice other interesting publications
which we have received. We shall give notices of them in the next number of
the Register.
EXTRACTS FROM NOTICES OF THE NEW ENCxLAND HISTORICAL AND
GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.
En^l'nd^s'o !l?.??h' '^"'■^ ''. *° ^'^^"" "P ^^' ^^'^' '^'^'^^ '•^'^^^ to the Fathers of New
whSrnatonthJif/n^^^^^^^^^^ "^'^ distinctly understand, that "God sifted a
^^noie nation that he might send choice grain over into this wilderness " It will al^o
con am the genealogy of families which early settled the count y It wi" "o be sec"
anan ,n its character, but will be a faithful record of the principles a^d character of
the founders of New England. Among the great number of new publicationsTharare
l\TdlV:i^''^'^r ''[''' '^'' '^' community,this cannot fail to find iLTavnto ?h^
ZuVL\ VTT'' '^/ office of the lawyer and physician, and the parlor^of many
thousands of the descendants of the Pilgrims.— £os<on Recorder. ^
demiboliro^nMr'''''"'. '^''' T'^ '''''i ^""' *° ''g'^t many amusing personal inci-
dents both of old t.mes and new. It must be intensely interesting to all New En-and
naen, especially those who have a taste for such things and have descended in le'ular
succession from the Pilgrims.-/o«r«a/ of Commerce, Ne,o York^ ae^cenrtea in legular
The first Number of the work has just made its appearance and we ffreet it with ^
hearty welcome. We commend it to all interested in pursS';,. "nquiriS of a hTst^^^^^^
cal or statistical nature relating to New England.^^oZi .Mas '"1"'""' °' ^ ^''t°"'
^}i? ['?.^ °"^y ^'01''^ of t'^e kind ever undertaken in this country Both th^ Fditnr
wll^^'-u"'' '°"'^'^ theirtask with a degree of experience°and7act on such r"a» "
Ai hich w.U commend their labors to the confidence of all interested i th^ S
of investigation. — FemoMi Chronicle. inierested in this kind
If we rightly apprehend the design of this work it will be serviceable to the commu-
nity in gathering and presenting the elements of the history of New England. Dr.
i^ogsweil has for a long course of years employed his mind much in labors of this sort,
and his efiorts have been well appreciated. He seems now to be more exclusively de-
voted to them, and vvith advantages of doing the work more effectually. We confi,
dently commend this work to those who have a taste for such reading, and those who
wish to encourage and patronize a work, which must be of great value to the comin<-
generation. — iVew£„a/a„^p«,.,ton. '^
The comprehensive design of this work appears to be well carried out in the num-
per before us, which contains a great amount of historical, statistical, and genealogical -
information. — Lowell Daily Courier. i & o
*J^ '^P'easant to take a peep at the queer and musty antiquities of the Western world
through the clear glass of such clean and beautiful pages of modern typography To
those, heirs apparent or expectant, of English or French estates, the work has some
charms of an interesting character.— J/assacA«sc«s Cataract.
Its contents give promise of a periodical of great interest, especially to New En<^land
men and women, who would be better acquainted with their fathers.— CAmfia^ Observer,
jrailadelphia. '
The Rev. Dr. Cogswell, its Editor, was for some time connected with the American
t:iuarterly Register, and more recently with the New Hampshire Repository both of
which were more or less devoted to subjects kindred to those of which this work pro-
poses exclusively to treat, and his name alone is a sufficient guaranty for the faithful
management of a historical and genealogical journal. The Publisher, Mr. Drake a
thorough antiquary, and well known as the historian of the Indians, is admirably qual-
ified to discharge the duties he has just assumed.— iVat; York Express.
We are glad to see the commencement of a Quarterly Periodical of this character in
New England Under the care of Dr. Cogswell, well known for his historical, antiquari-
an, and genealogical lore, it will become a repository of rare and valuable facts, a record
events, the memory of which should be dear to the descendants of the Pil-rims.
— Boston Mercantile Journal.
This is an excellent work, just such an one as we have long needed. ^iiVt/i/zcW
Inquirer, Ct. ay
NOTICES.
We propose to publish in some future Nos. of the Register bnef Genealogical
MeSrs of all he Signers of the Declaration of Independence. We request, therefore,
O.. i anv of the relatives or friends of these individuals have in their possession any
lenelgical or biographical accounts of them, or can furnish any, they will be pleased
fo send 'hem to the Editor of this work. It is especially desired that the communica-
•ons should be accurate in their facts-as names, date., places, &c and the ch.rogra-
phrbe very legible. The names and places of residence of the individuals ^vho may
be pleased to transmit such papers should be given as vouchers foi, heir correctness.
Iny person who will copy and send to the Cor. Sec. of the N. E. H. and G. Society,
exact copies of the earliest births, deaths, and marriages from town records, or any
other source, will confer an obligation on the community ; as they w-ill be deposited in
the archives of the Society, and be published from time to time .n the Register. The
account should be written legibly, and the name of the copyist and h.s place of resi-
dence should be given as authority for the same.
rr^ We would give notice that Horatio G. Somerby, Esq., of Boston, w .1 visit Eng-
lan^h^ eason for the purpose of investigating the early genealogies of t . .migrants
to New EnTnd, if suitable'pecuniary encouragement should be given by those who
Iv be interested in such researches. A subscription has been opened for tl pur-
Z an gentlemen can obtain the requisite information on this subject by calling on
K Corresponding Secretary of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society.
rr^ We regret that the first two Nos. of the Regist|r have made their appearance so
late in the Quarter for which they were issued, and that the principal likenesses accom-
panying them have been so ordinary. Circumstances beyond our control have led to it.
Arrangements were not made for the' publication of the work until alter the year com-
menced, when not a word was written, and not a likeness engraved. In luture we intend
that the Nos. shall be issued punctually, and good likenesses accompany them. For our
next No. we have procured an excellent likeness of Governor Endecott, engraved ex-
pressly for the work, which will accompany a Memoir of the Governor.
rrF=The Register will be issued Quarterly, each No. containing at least ninety-six
pages, octavo, upon good paper, and with fair type; making annually a volume of about
four hundred pages ; the Nos. to be issued in January, April, July and October
The price to Subscribers will be Two Doi.i...ks a-year, payable on issuing the first
No. Any person obtaining subscriptions and becoming responsible, for 8.x copies of
the work, shall be entitled to the seventh copy gratis. „ , ,• u
Subscription Papers to be returned to the address of Samuel G. Drake, Publisher,
5G Cornhill, Boston.
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i
VOL. I.
JULY, 1847.
NO. 3.
THE
NEW ENGLAND
j[5i0torkal ^ ©encaloflical lleigi0ter:
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY,
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
KEV. WILLIAM COGSWELL, D. D., EDITOR.
1
BOSTON:
SAMUEL G. DRAKE, PUBLISHER,
N0.56C0RNHILL.
1847.
C001.IEOS & 'WiLBT, Printers, 12 Water Street.
CONTENTS.
Memoir of Governor Endecott, 201
Original Covenant of the First Church in Massachusetts Colony, 224
Heraldry, 225
Heraldic Plate, 231
Ratification of the Federal Constitution by Massachusetts, - 232
Letter of Chief-Justice Sargent, 237
Complete List of the Ministers of Boston, * - - - 240
Congregational Ministers and Churches in Rockingham County,
N. H., ,. - - 244
Genealogy of the Wolcott Family, 251
Genealogy of the Minot Family, 256
vrenealogy of the Parsons Family, ...... 263
Ancient Bible in the Bradford Family, 275
Biographical Notices of Physicians in Rochester, N. H., - • 276
Sketches of Alumni at the different Colleges in New England, 278
Advice of a Dying Father to his Son, 284
Relationship, - - - - .. . -. 285
Decease of the Fathers of New England, 286
New England, 288
Arrival of Early New England Ministers, 289
Genealogies and their Moral, 290
First Settlers of Rhode Island, 291
Marriages and Deaths, 292
Notices of New Publications, 293
"0 1_ i-\..i-CL'r -/o At4L^
NEW ENGLAND
HISTOiaiCAL AT^D GENEALOGICAL REGISTEE.
A^OL. I. JULY, 1847. NO. 3.
MEMOIR OF GOVERNOR ENDECOTT.*
It is now upwards of two centuries and a quarter since the des-
potic sway of the English Sovereigns over the consciences of their
subjects, induced all who entertained different sentiments from those
of the established church, to turn their eyes towards the wilderness
of America, as an asylum from the unnatural persecutions of the
Mother Country.
With this in view, some of the principal men among those who
had already sought a refuge in Holland, commenced treating with
the Virginia Company, and at the same time look measures to ascer-
tain whether the King would grant them liberty of conscience should
they remove thither. They ultimately effected a satisfactory arrange-
ment with the Company, but from James they could obtain no
public recognition of religious liberty, but merely a promise, that if
they behaved peaceably he would not molest them on account of
their religious opinions.
On the 6th of September, 1620, a detachment from the Church
at Leyden set sail from Plymouth for the Virginia territory, but
owing to the treachery of the master,! they were landed at Cape
Cod, and ultimately at Plymouth, on the 11th day of December
following. Finding themselves without the jurisdiction of the Vir-
ginia Company, they established a distinct government for them-
* This Memoir is an abstract, (taken by permission,) of a " Memoir of John Endecott,
First Governor of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, by Charles M. Endicott. a descendant,
of the seventh generation ;" — a work well prepared, and handsomely printed in folio form,
containing 116 pages, and just issued from the press, solely for the private use of the family.
Our Memoir will be introduced with a few preliminary remarks, and, occasionally, will be
interspersed with passages respecting the early history of the country.
t See Morton's New England Memorial, 'ihe Planter's Plea notices the event as rather
the effect of accident from the prevailing winds, than any design on the part of the master.
13
202 Memoir of [July,
selves. In the year 1624, the success of this plantation was so favor-
ably represented in the West of England, that the Rev. John White,
a distinguished minister in Dorchester, prevailed upon some mer-
chants and others to undertake another setUement in New England.
Having provided a common stock, they sent over several persons to
begin a plantation at Cape Ann, where they were joined by some
disaffected individuals from the Plymouth settlement. This project
was soon abandoned as unprofitable, and a portion of the settlers
removed westward within the territory of Naumkeag, which then
included what is now Manchester. By the intercession and great
exertions of Mr. White, the project of a settlement in that quarter
was not altogether rehnquished, but a new company was soon
afterwards formed. One of this company, and the principal one to
carry its objects into immediate effect, was the subject of this Memoir.
He was in the strictest sense of the word a Puritan, — one of a sect
composed, as an able foreign writer has said, of the « most remark-
able body of men which perhaps the world has ever produced.
They were men whose minds had derived a peculiar character from
the daily contemplation of superior beings and eternal interests.
Not content with acknowledging in general terms an overruling
Providence, they habitually ascribed every event to the will of the
Great Being for whose power nothing was too vast, for whose in-
spection nothing was too minute. To know him, to serve him, to
enjoy him, was with them the great end of existence. They rejected
with contempt the ceremonious homage which other sects substitu-
ted for the homage of the soul. On the rich and the eloquent, on
nobles and priests, they looked down with contempt; for they es-
teemed themselves rich in a more precious treasure, and eloquent
in a more sublime language ; nobles by the right of an earlier crea-
tion, and priests by the imposition of a mightier hand."
John Endecott, whose name is so intimately associated with
the first settlement of this country, and with whose early history his
own is so closely interwoven, that, in the language of the late Rev. Dr.
Benlley,* « above all others he deserved the name of the Father of
New England," was born in Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England, m
the year 1588. He was a man of good intellectual endowments
and mental culture, and of a fearless and independent spirit, which
well fitted him for the various and trying duties he was desUned to
perform. Of his early life, and private and domestic character, little
* Letter to the elder Adams, among the MSS. of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
1847.] Governor EndecoU. 203
is known; neither are we much better informed as to his parentage,
except that his family was of respectable standing and moderate
fortunes. He belonged to that class in England called esquires, or
gentlemen, composed mostly at that period of the independent land-
holders of the realm. With the exception, therefore, of a few lead-
ing incidents, we are reluctantly obliged to pass over nearly the
whole period of Mr. Endecott's life, previous to his engaging in the
enterprise for the settlement of New England. History is almost
silent upon the subject, and the tradition of the family has been but
imperfectly transmitted and preserved. His letters, the only written
productions which are left us, furnish internal evidence that he was
a man of liberal education and cultivated mind. There are proofs
of his having been, at some period of his life, a surgeon ;^ yet, as
he is always alluded to, in the earliest records of the Massachusetts
Company, by the title of Captain, there can be no doubt whatever
that at some time previous to his emigration to this country, he had
held a commission in the army; and his subsequently passing
through the several military grades to that of Sergeant Major-Gen-
eral of Massachusetts, justifies this conclusion, while the causes which
led to this change in his profession cannot now be ascertained.
While a resident in London, he married a lady of an influential
family, by the name of Anna Gouer, by whom, it is understood, he
had no children. She was cousin to Matthew Cradock, the Gov-
ernor of the Massachusetts Company in England. If tradition be
correct, the circumstances which brought about this connection were
similar to those which are related of John Alden and Miles Standish.
Some needle-work, wrought by this lady, is still preserved in the
Museum of the Salem East India Marine Society.f Mr. Endecott
was also a brother-in-law of Roger Ludlow, Assistant and Deputy
Governor of Massachusetts Colony, in the year 1634, and afterwards
famous for the distinguished part he took in the government of
Connecticut.
But Mr. Endecott's highest claim to distinction rests upon the fact
that he was an intrepid and successful leader of the Pilgrims, and
the earliest pioneer of the Massachusetts settlement under the Patent.
His name is found enrolled among the very foremost of that noble
band, the fathers and founders of New England — those pious and
devout men, who, firm in the faith of the gospel, and trusting in
*The Rev. Mr. Felt has recently found among some papers at the State House, Boston,
a bill made out in Gov. Endecott's own hand-writing, and presented to the General Court, for
the cure of a man committed to his care. He there styles himself" Chirurgeon."
t Deposited there by C. M. Endicott, Esq., in 182S.
204
Memoir of [July,
God, went fearlessly forward in the daring enterprise, and hewed
their homes and their altars out of the wild forest, where "they could
worship "the God of their fathers agreeably to the dictates of their
own consciences." Such was the persecution to which the Non-con-
formists in England were at this period subjected, that the works of
nature were the only safe witnesses of their devotions. Deriving no
honor, so far as we know, from illustrious ancestry, Mr. Endecott
was the architect of his own fame, and won the laurels which encircle
his name amid sacrifices, sufferings, and trials, belter suited to adorn
an historical romance, than to accompany a plain tale of real life.
Under the guidance and influence of the Rev. Mr. Skelton, he
embraced the principles of the Puritans; and in the beginning of
the year 1628, associated himself with Sir Henry Roswell, Sir John
Young, Simon Whetcomb, John Humphrey, and Thomas Southcoat,
in theVrchase of a grant, "by a considerable sum of money," for
the settlement of the Massachusetts Bay, from the Plymouth Council
in England. This grant was subsequently confirmed by Patent
from Charles I. Mr. Endecott was one of the original patentees,
and among the first of that company who emigrated to this country.
Whatever may have been the objects of the first settlers generally
in colonizing New England, there can be no doubt that /m was the
establishment and enjoyment of the gospel and its ordinances, as
he supposed, in primitive purity, unmolested. With him it was
wholly a religious enterprise.
He sailed from Weymouth, in the ship Abigail, Henry Gau-
den, master, on the 20lh of Jane, 162S, and arrived in safety at
Naumkeag, the place of his destination, on the 6th of September
following. The company consisted of about one hundred planters.
The following extract from "Johnson's Wonder- Working Prov-
idence " will illustrate the estimation in which he was held at this
period. " The much honored John Indicat came over with them, to
I^overne; a fit instrument to begin this Wilderncsse-worke; o cour-
age bold, undaunted, yet sociable, and of a cheerfull spirit lovmg
and austere, applying himselfe to either as occasion served. And
now let no man be offended at the Author's rude Verse, penned oi
purpose to keepe in memory the Names of such worthies as Christ
made strong for himselfe, in this unwonted worke of his.
«/o/m Endicat, ticice Governm of the Ensfhinhahitmg the
Mattachusets Bay in N. England.
" Stron- valiant Jolin, wilt ihou n.nrcli on, and take up station first,
Christ card hath thee, his Souklicr be. and fiiile not of thy trust;
1847.] Governor Endecott. 205
Wilderness wants Christs grace supplants, then plant his Churches pure,
With Tongues gifted, and graces led, help thou to his procure ;
Undaunted thou wilt not allow, Malignant men to wast:
Christs Vineyard heere, whose grace should cheer his well-beloved's
tast.
Then honored be, thy Christ hath thee their General promoted:
To shew their love in place above, his people have thee voted.
Yet must thou fall, to grave with all the Nobles of the Earth.
Thou rotting worme to dust must turn, and worse but for new birth."
To this company, under Endecott, belongs the honor of having
formed the first permanent and legally recognized settlement of the
Massachusetts Colony. We do not say that they were ihe first white
men who ever trod the soil ; for we know when Endecott landed
on these shores, he found here a few fishermen and others, the rem-
nant of a planting, trading, and fishing establishment, previously
commenced at Cape Ann, under the auspices of some gentlemen
belonging to Dorchester, his native place, but soon abandoned for
want of success. Their leader, the Rev. John Lyford, had already
emigrated to Virginia, and those of that company who removed
their effects to Salem, consisted at that time of some five or six per-
sons, most of whom were seceders from the settlement at Plymouth.
They were, however, only sojourners, disaffected with the place,
and requiring all the interest and entreaties of the Rev. John White,
a noted minister in Dorchester, to prevent them from forsaking it
altogether, and following ]Mr. Lyford to Virginia.^ But higher mo-
lives and deeper purposes fired the souls and stimulated the hearts
of Mr. Endecott and his friends to commence a settlement, and
to form new homes for themselves and their posterity in this wil-
derness, before which the mere considerations of traffic and gain
sink into comparative insignificance. It was the love of religion
implanted deep in the heart, that gave impulse and permanency to
the settlement at Naumkeag, and the Massachusetts Colony gener-
ally; and the commencement of this era was the arrival of Endecott
with the first detachment of those holy and devout men who valued
earthly pursuits only so far as they were consistent with religion.
It was also at this period that a sort of definite reality was imparted
to this region. Previously to this it had been viewed as a sort of
terra incognita, situated somewhere in the wilderness of America.
But the arrival of the Pilgrims at this time dispelled the uncertainty
in which it had before been wrapped, and at the same time threw
* Perhaps Roger Conant and two or three others, in some respects, might have been
exceptions.
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around it the warmest sympathies and most earnest solicitude of
large numbers who had now become deeply interested in its welfare.
We, therefore, consider the landing of Endecott at this place, as em-
phatically the commencement of its permanent settlement, as an
asylum for the persecuted and oppressed of the Mother Country. All
previous visiters were comparatively adventurers, with motives and
purposes widely different from those of that little band who first rested
upon this spot on the 6th of September, 1628. On that day, so to
speak, was breathed into the settlement of Naumkeag the breath of
life, and it became as it were endued with a living soul, folding within
its embrace the dearest interests and most cherished rights of hu-
manity, unrivalled in the interest she will ever excite as the most
ancient town in the Massachusetts Patent.
On Mr. Endecott's arrival, he made known to the planters who
preceded him, that he and his associate patentees had purchased
all the property and privileges of the Dorchester partners, both here
and at Cape Ann. He shortly after removed from the latter place,
for his own private residence, the frame house, which a few years
before had been erected there by the Dorchester Company. It was
a tasteful edifice, of two stories high, and of the prevailing order of
architecture at that period, called the Elisabelhean, which was but
of slight remove from the Gothic. Some of its hard oak frame may
still be found in the building at the corner of "Washington and
Church streets, Salem, commonly known at this day as the "Endi-
cott House."
The alteration which now took place in the affairs of the infant
colony did not meet with favor from the first planters, and for a
while prevented perfect harmony from prevailing in the settlement.
" One of the subjects of discord was the propriety of raising tobacco,
Mr. Endecott and his council believing such a production, except
for medicinal purposes, injurious both to health and morals." Be-
sides this, they probably viewed with no favorable eye the agree-
ment in sentiment between Mr. Endecott and the Plymouth
Church as to the propriety of abolishing tiie ritual forms of worship
of the Church of England ; for an adherence to which they had
already been obliged to leave the Plymouth settlement. Mr. En-
decott represented these difficulties to the home government ; and
in answer to his communication they say, " That it may appear
as well to all the worlde as to the old planters themselves, that we
seke not to make them slaves, as it seems by your letter some of
them think themselves to be become by means of our patent, they
'a
1847.] Governor Endecott. 207
are allowed to be partakers with us in all the privileges we have
with so much labor and intercession obtained from the King ; to be
incorporated into the society, and enjoy not only those lands which
formerly they have manured, but such a further proportion as the
civil authorities think best." They were also allowed the exclusive
privilege of raising their favorite weed — tobacco.
The Company's Court in London, actuated by that true sense of
justice which ever marked its deliberations, were determined not to
trespass on any of the rights of the aborigines ; and to this purpose
in their first two communications to Mr. Endecott, they desired
him to take especial care, " that no wrong or injury be offered by
any of our people to the natives there," and to satisfy every just
claim which might be made by them to the territory of Naumkeag
and the plantation generally. To this record the sons of the Pil-
grims have ever turned with peculiar pride and exultation. And,
says Felt, "From his well-known promptitude and high sense of
equity, there can be no doubt that Mr. Endecott fulfilled every iota
of such instructions." In his first letters to the home government,
he suggested various things to advance the interests of the Colony ;
such as the manufacture of salt, cultivation of vineyards, sending
over fruit-stones and kernels, grain for seed, wheat, barley, and rye ;
also certain domesticated animals ; all of which were shortly after
transported to this country.
The answer to this letter bears the date of April 19, 1629,
wherein they inform him, that the Company " are much enlarged
since his departure out of England," and for strengthening their
grant from the Council at Plymouth, they had obtained a con-
firmation of it from his Majesty by his Letters Patent, under the
broad seal of England ; incorporating them into a body politic, with
ample powers to govern and rule all his Majesty's subjects that
reside within the limits of their plantation ; and that, in prosecution
of the good opinion they have ahvays entertained of him, they
have confirmed him Governor of the Colony. No adventitious
circumstances of fortune or birth aided him in his appointment to
this, even then responsible office ; for although the Colony was at
this time few in numbers and feeble in effort, yet in its success
were involved the most momentous interests, and every thing de-
pended upon the right impulse and direction being given to its
affairs. In the words of the Record, " having taken into due con-
sideration the meritt, worth, and g-oocl desert of Captain John Ende-
cott, and others lately gone over from hence, with purpose to resyde
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and continue there, wee have with full consent and authoritie of
this Court, and ereccon of hands, chosen and elected the said Cap-
tain John Endecolt to the place of present Governour of said Plan-
tation." They further speak of the confidence they repose in him,
in thus committing the affairs of the Colony into his hands. Gov.
Cradock also compliments him upon his motives and conduct; and
the Company inform him, that they are disappointed of the pro-
visions ordered to be sent for himself and Mrs. Endecott, but (God
willing,) they purpose to send them by the next vessel. It is also
believed that at this time Mr. Endecott ordered the fruit-trees, which
afterwards constituted his orchard upon the farm granted him in
1632, of which one venerable patriarch, the celebrated old pear-tree,
yet remains, having withstood the "peltings of pitiless storms" for
upwards of two hundred winters, and still dropping down its rich
fruit into the bosoms of his distant descendants.
In a second letter, dated the 2Sth of May following, the Compa-
ny remark : " Wee have sithence our last, arid according as we
there advised, at a full and ample Court assembled elected and es-
tablished you. Captain John Endecott, to the place of present Gov-
ernour of our Plantation there, as also some others to be of the
Council with you, as more particularly you will perceive by an
Act of Court herewith sent, confirmed by us at a General Court
and sealed with our common seal."
The model of the Government established by this " Act of
Court," consisted of a Governor, and twelve persons as a Council,
styled " The Governour and Council of London's Plantation
IN THE Mattachusetts Bav in New England." They were to
elect a Deputy-Governor, for the time being, from among their
number; were authorized also to choose a Secretary and other
needful officers. They were empowered to fill vacancies in their
body, occasioned by death or otherwise. The Governor, or in his
absence the Deputy, might call Courts at pleasure, and they had
power to establish any laws not at variance with those of England ;
" to administer justice upon malefactors, and inflict condign pun-
ishment upon all offenders." To make an act valid, the Governor
or his Deputy was always to vote with the majority. A form of
oath was sent over at this time to be administered to Mr. Endecott
as Governor, and one also for the other officers of the government,
lie took the oath and was inducted into office. Here, then, we
conceive, is direct and incontrovertible testimony that Endecott was
appointed the first Governor of Massachusetts under its Colonial
J
1847.] Governor EndecoU. 209
Charter from the King. It is so stated by Joselyn, Hutchinson,
and Prince. He received the Charter, and the documentary evi-
dence of his constitutional authority as Governor, both at the same
time. To Mr. Endecott was given, to act under it, all the pow-
ers which his immediate successors ever exercised. They were con-
ferred upon him too, by the same body who subsequently elected
Mr. Winthrop to that office. The abolishment of the board of
control in England, and the transfer of "the government of the
plantation to those that shall inhabit there," and instead of choosing
the Colonial Governors in Old England by members of the Compa-
ny there, to choose them by members of the same Company who
were in New England, could not weaken the validity of his claim
to be considered \\\q first Governor of the Massachusetts Colony.
It was well for Mr. Endecott that he possessed an ardent and
sanguine temperament, which nothing could daunt, otherwise the
innumerable discouraging circumstances which met him in this, his
new abode, in every form, amid sickness, death, and privations of
every kind, well suited to appal the stoutest hearts, would no doubt
have wrought their effects upon him, to the prejudice of the whole
plantation. But such was the energy and firmness of his character,
aided, no doubt, by a religious enthusiasm, which induced the be-
lief that it was the purpose of God to give them the land of the
heathen as an inheritance, that neither his failh nor confidence in
the ultimate success of the undertaking ever for a moment forsook
him. In every crisis, this little band looked to him, as the weather-
beaten and tempest-tossed mariner looks to his commander, next to
God, for encouragement and support; and they did not look in vain.
Such was the great mortality among them, during the first winter
after their arrival, arising from exposure to the rigors of an untried
climate, and their being badly fed and badly lodged, that there were
scarcely found in the settlement well persons enough to nurse and
console the sick. To enhance their distress, they were destitute
of any regular medical assistance. In this painful dilemma a mes-
senger was despatched by Mr. Endecott to Gov. Bradford, of the
Plymouth settlement, to procure the necessary aid ; and Doctor
Samuel Fuller, the physician, who was a prominent member and
deacon of the Plymouth Church, w^as sent among them. During his
visit, Mr. Endecott was called by Divine Providence to suffer one of
the heaviest of earthly afflictions, in the death of his wife, the partner
of all his sorrows, who had forsaken home, kindred, and the sympa-
thy of friends, and consented to share with him the cares and pri-
210 Memoir of [July,
vations incident to a new settlement. Surrounded by savages, and
from the circumstances of the case, placed in a great degree beyond
the pale of civilized society, her sympathy and counsel must neces-
sarily have been very dear to him. She must have entwined herself
about his affections, as the tender ivy winds itself round the lordly
oak. Her slender and delicate frame was not proof against the
rigors of a New England climate. Born and nurtured in the midst
of luxury and ease, she could not withstand the privations and
hardships of her new home, and she fell a victim to her self-sacrific-
ing disposition. Painful indeed must have been the parting, and
severe the trial to Mr. Endecolt. Under the influence of the feel-
ings which this affliction produced, he wrote the foflowing letter
to Gov. Bradford : —
"Right Worshipfulle Sir, —
" It is a thing not usual that servants of one Master, and of the same
household, should be strangers. I assure you I desire it not ; Nay, to
speak more plainly, I cannot be so to you. God's people are all marked
with one and the same mark, and have for the main one and the same
heart, guided by one and the same spirit of truth; and where this is
there can be no discord, nay, here must needs be a sweet harmony;
and the same request with you, I make unto the Lord, that we as
Christian brethren be united by an heavenly and unfeigned love, bind-
ing all our hearts and forces in furthering a work beyond our strength
with reverence and fear, fastening our eyes always on Him that is only
able to direct and prosper all our ways. I acknowledge myself much
bound to you, for your kind love and care in sending Mr. Fuller amongst
us, and rejoice nuich that I am by him satisfied, touching your judg-
ment of the outward form of God's worship: It is as far as I can gather
no other than is warranted by the evidence of truth, and the same
which I have professed and maintained ever since the Lord in mercy
revealed himself unto mec, being far from the common report that hath
been spread of you in that particular; but God's people must not look
for less here below, and it is a great mercy of God that he strengthen-
eth them to go through it. I shall not need at this time to enlarge
imto you for (God willing) I propose to see your face shortly; in the
mean tyme, I humbly take my leave of you, committing you to the
Lord's blessing and protection, and rest.
Your assured loving friend, Jo: Endecott.
Naumkeag, May 11, 1G29."
The foregoing epistle is alike honorable to the head and heart of
Mr. Endecott. Humble, devout, and chastened feelings pervade it
throughout. It speaks a mind sensibly alive to religious impressions.
The sentiments here expressed cannot fail to find a response in the
hearts of all reflecting men, in this and succeeding generations.
The magnitude of the undertaking in which they were engaged, the
1847.] Governor Endecott. -^11
necessity of union in their efforts, and the impossibility of success
without direct divine assistance, are here represented in language
appropriate and devout.
Whether Mr. Endecott carried into execution his design intimated
in this letter, of making Gov. Bradford a visit "shortly," is uncertain.
On the 27th of May, 1629, in a communication to the authorities at
home, he complained that some persons in his jurisdiction disre-
garded the law of 1622, for the regulation of trade with the Indians,
and "desiring the Company would take the same into their serious
consideration, and to use some speedy means here for reformation
thereof." A petition was in consequence presented to the King,
who in compliance therewith issued a new proclamation, forbidding
such disorderly trading. These steps were no doubt taken in refer-
ence to the associates of one Thomas Morton, whose residence at
Mount Wollaston, or Merry Mount, now Quincy, he visited shortly
after his arrival in this country. This man and his associates had
alarmed all the well-disposed settlers, from Piscataqua to Plymouth,
by selhng arms and ammunition to the Indians, indulging them-
selves in dissipation, and otherwise endangering the peace and
welfare of New England. The object of Mr. Endecott's visit was
to rectify abuses among the remaining confederates, Morton himself
having been already apprehended, and sent home to England for
trial. He went there, we are told, in the "purefying spirit of author-
ity," and caused their May-pole to be cut down, to which they had
been in the habit of affixing pieces of satirical composition against
those who opposed their wishes and practices, and "rebuked the in-
habitants for their profaneness, and admonished them to look to it
that they walked better." He also changed the name of the place,
and called it Mount Dagon. The precise period of this visit is not
known, and it is not improbable that Mr. Endecott extended his
journey at the time to Plymouth Colony. However this may be,
a warm friendship soon grew up between Gov. Bradford and him-
self, which continued without interruption for the remainder of
their lives.
As yet no steps had been taken in the Colony towards the estab-
lishment of a reformed Church for propagating the gospel, which
they professed above all to be their aim in settling this Plantation.
June 30th, 1629, the Rev. Francis Higginson arrived at Naumkeag,
and the Rev. Mr. Skelton, the early friend and spiritual father of
Mr. Endecott, arrived about the same time. They had been sent
over by the home government. Mr. Higginson thus speaks of his
2VJ Memoir of [July,
reception by Mr. Endecott: "The next morning (30th) the Gov-
ernor came aboard to our ship, and bade us kindly welcome, and
invited mee and my wiffe to come on shore and take our lodgings
at his house ; which we did accordingly." The settlement, we are
told, then consisted of " about half a score of houses, with a fair house,
newly built, for the Governor. We found also abundance of corne
planted by them, very good and well liking. Our Governor hath a
store of green pease growing in his garden, as good as ever I eat in
England. # ^ ^ ^ Our Governor hath already planted a
vineyard, with great hopes of increase; also mulberries, plums, rasp-
berries, currants, chesnuts, filberts, walnuts, small nuts, hurtleberries,
and haws of white thorn, near as good as our cherries in England
— they grow in plenty here."
Shortly after the arrival of Mr. Higginson and Mr. Skelton, the
necessary measures were taken preparatory to the settlement of a
religious congregation in accordance with the views of the Puritans.
In this they were aided by Mr. Endecott, and the most intelligent of
the colonists. Havincr first concluded a satisfactory form of church
government and discipline, which was submitted to Mr. Endecott
for approval, the 6th of August, 1629, just eleven months after
his arrival, was the time selected for this " little band of devout Pil-
grims to enter into solemn covenant "^ with God and one another,
and also for the ordaining of their ministers." By Mr. Endecott's
order, a solemn day of " humiliation" had been held on the 20th of
July preceding, for the choice of pastor and teacher. An important
step was about to be taken — a new priesthood was about to be
established — all allegiance to, or alliance with, any other church on
earth was about to be dissolved! It was a subject of momentous
concern with the Colonists, and called into exercise all their moral
heroism and spiritual courage. Mr. Bradford, the Governor of the
Plymouth Colony, came here by sea, and arrived just in season to
give the right hand of fellowship. Of all that little band, gathered
together on this occasion, none felt a deeper interest, or took a more
responsible part, than the subject of this Memoir.f
*See Covenant, p. 221.
t The Rev. Mr. Uphain, in his Dedication Sermon, in 1S3G, thus spealjs of him : " Joliii
Endecott, (a man, who to the f|iialilies which have reiulorpd him ilhislrioiis, as an ellectiial
leader of colonization, as a gallant soldier, as a skilllid staicsnian. added a Icnowlodge of the
Scriptures, and a devout jiieiy, whicli will ever hallow his memory,) early in the year 102'.),
before the formation of this church, wrote to (lov. Bradford res|)ectini!f a conference he had
held with a g^entleman sent to him from I'lymouth, (Dr. Fuller.) on the subject of church insti-
tution and f>-overnment. In this letter we find no acknowledi.'-ment of any other authority in
such a matter than his own private jiid;;ment, and no desire expressed, or attempt exhil)ited,
to force hi< judg:ment upon others." The lcltt;r here referred to is the one already cited, of
May 11, I(j2'J. '-The standard," says Mr. Uphani, "by which Mr. Endet^ott made up his
judgment in this matter, was certainly no other than the standard of Protestantism — the
Scriptures, as Ihey were opened Vo his understanding."
1847.] Governor Endecott. 213
We now approach an important event in the history of the Colo-
ny— the removal of its entire government to New England. Gov.
Cradociv, with whom the idea appears to have originated, acquainted
the Proprietors, at a meeting of the Court, July 28, 1629, that, for the
purpose of advancing the interests of the Plantation, and inducing
and encouraging persons of worth and quality to transport them-
selves and their families thither, as well as for other weighty reasons,
it was proposed to transfer the entire government to this country,
and continue it no longer in subjection to the Company in England.
Soon after this communication, an agreement to that effect was
drawn up at Cambridge, and among those who signed it was their
future governor, John Winthrop. It was one of the stipulations that
they should settle their affairs so as to be ready for the voyage hither
by the first of March. This appears to have been the first connec-
tion Mr. Winthrop had with the settlement of this soil. On the 29th
of August following, at a meeting of the Court of Proprietors, in
London, this change in the government was decided upon. On the
16th of October, at another meeting of the Court, it was conceived
"fitt that Capt. Endecott continue the government there, unless just
cause to the contrarie." But on the 20th of the same month. Gov.
Cradock informed the Proprietors that in accordance with the altera-
tion of the government now about to take place, it was necessary to
elect a new Governor, Deputy, and Assistants; when John Winthrop
was put in nomination, and unanimously chosen Governor. In like
manner, John Humphrey was chosen " Deputy-Governor," and Sir
Richard Saltonstall, INIatthew Cradock, John Endecott, with fifteen
others, were chosen a board of "Assistants."
On the 12th of June, 1680, the ship Arbella, Capt. Milburne, hav-
ing on board Gov. Winthrop and company, and a duplicate
Charter of the Colony, of the same tenor and form as Gov. Ende-
cott's, arrived at Naumkeag, having sailed from Cowes INIarch 29.
Mr. Endecott, who had already been apprized that he was shortly
to be superseded in the Governorship of the Plantation, repaired on
board to welcome the new Governor, and offer him and his friends
the hospitalities of his house. Among the distinguished personages
were Isaac Johnson and his wife, the Lady Arbella, daughter of the
Earl of Lincoln. Speaking of Mr. Endecott's visit. Gov. Winthrop
says, " Wee that were of the Assistants and some other gentlemen
and some of the women, returned with him to Nahumkeck, where
we supped on good venison pastry and good beer." At the time of
the arrival of the new Governor, wholesome and salutary lav^^s for
214 Memoir of [Jwly?
ihe government of the Colony had been instituted by Endecott,
under the authority given hira by the Charter, and the settle-
ment had already assumed the condition of a well-organized and
regulated body politic. A church, with faithful ministers, which
they professed to value above all temporal interests and earthly
grandeur, had also been established, and the wheels of government
were moving on harmoniously, upon a safe and sure foundation.
Under this state of things, Endecott now surrendered the civil power
into the hands of Gov. Winthrop, and took upon himself the more
humble appointment of one of the Assistants. Yet " the principles of
Winthrop's administration," says the Annalist of Salem, " were like
those which had directed the course of his predecessor. The com-
mencement of legislation, which was to have an important part in
promoting social freedom, that has spread and is spreading in the
world, beg-an at Naumkeag, under Endecott, and was continued by
his worthy successor."
Soon after the arrival of Gov. Winthrop, the new settlers began
to be dissatisfied with Salem, as the capital of the Colony. It did
not combine, in their opinion, sufficient advantages of location, soil,
and natural means of defence. A party, therefore, was sent to ex-
plore the country westward, to discover, if possible, some more
suitable situation. It had been the darling object with Endecott to
make Salem the seat of government ; he, however, bowed in sub-
mission, and continued his efforts to advance the common weal.
On the 18th of August, 1630, Gov. Endecott entered into a new
matrimonial alliance with Elisabeth Gibson of Cambridge, England.
This lady probably came over in the ship with Gov. Winthrop, and
the marriage ceremony was performed by him and the Rev. Mr.
Wilson, afterwards pastor of the first church in Boston. This con-
nection appears to have been a happy one, although there was a
much greater disparity in their ages than prudence and judgment
would seem to allow — the difference being about twenty-six years.
Such was his ardent and growing attachment to the place of his
adoption, that when it was decided in December, 1630, to fortify
Newton, now Cambridge, for the seat of government, and to build
houses, and move their military stores to that place next spring, he
could not be prevailed upon to quit his accustomed residence. AU
the members, except himself and Mr. Sharp, who was about return-
ing to England, agreed to do so; but Mr. Endecott excused himself
upon the ground that he had so formed his connections in Salem,
thai it would be attended with great inconvenience.
1847.] Governor EndecoU. 215
On the 3rd of July, 1632, the Court of Assistants granted Mr.
Endecott three hundred acres of land, called by the Indians in Eng-
lish, " Birchwood," afterwards known as his " Orchard Farm." It
was situated between two and three miles in a northerly direction
from the main settlement at Salem, upon a tongue of land bounded
on the north, south, and east by rivers, or more properly inlets of the
sea, and on the west by the main land. Even at that early period,
it was one of the most desirable situations in that vicinity. Though
at some distance from the place which was afterwards selected for
the seat of the government, and where the Court House was erected,
yet he was in the centre of the population, being by land nearer to
the shores than he was to the cultivated farms around him. It was
many years after he established himself at this beautiful place, so
near all the streams which passed through the adjacent country,
before any incorporation separated Salem from the Merrimack.
For twenty years Salem bounded on x^ndover. The spot then was
the best he could have chosen. On a commanding eminence, which
overlooked the country for some distance around, and about one
eighth of a mile from one of the inlets, he built his house, and com-
menced in earnest the cultivation of his farm. Although the plough-
share has frequently passed over it, yet part of the cellar of this house
is plainly discernible at the present day. It is a romantic situation,
and denotes him to have been a man of much discrimination and
taste in matters of this kind. On his farm he lived in a sort of feu-
dal style, surrounded by his servants.
In front of his mansion house, and immediately upon the south-
ern slope of a gentle declivity, he planted his far-famed orchard,
which gave the name to his farm. The tradition that the Governor
always pointed out his dial, which bears the date of 1630, as denot-
ing the age of his orchard, seems to indicate that the trees were
removed hither from his town residence. Here, too, it is said, he
introduced, for medicinal purposes, as well as ornament to his
garden, the " white-weed," which has since become so detrimental
to the hay-fields of our farmers.
His usual mode of transporting himself and family to and from
this place, was at first by water, and he was as often visited by his
friends in this way, as in any other. The inlet before the mansion
house had nothing to interrupt it — the passage was open to the bay,
and at that early period must have been delightfully romantic. The
shores on either side thickly clothed with wood, whose dark images
were reflected in the still waters beneath them, were picturesque in
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the extreme. The bold jutting headlands, on some parts of the
passage, lent a sublimity to the prospect, which was continually
varying by ^^^^ winding and circuitous course of the stream.^
There was nothing to break the stillness, or disturb the quiet which
reigned around, save the dashings of their own little boat amid the
waiters, or the heavy plunge of some lordly sea-bird, in his gyratory
wanderings in pursuit of prey. The smoke from the humble and
solitary wigwams of the Indians, thinly scattered along the margm
of the waters, with an occasional glimpse at their tawny inhabitants,
as they stealthily watched the passing boat from their leafy hiding-
places, or listlessly reclined under the shadow of some wide-spread-
ing oak, heightened the effect, and diversified the scene. Within
the last half-century, the ruins of some of these wigwams might
have been seen,! and could not have failed to excite most melan-
choly reflections respecting the wretched fate of these natural lords
of the soil, throughout our vast country.
August 2, 1634, Mr. Endecotl was called to mourn the death of
his eady and particular friend, the Rev. Mr. Skellon, who had be-
come endeared to him as his spirilual guide, in first opening to his
view the way of truth while in England, and who had followed
him to this country to counsel and direct him in paths of piety and
happiness. This event must have been to him a severe affliction.
About this time a Military Board of Commissioners, with almost
unlimited powers, was established by the General Court, and Mr.
Endecott was appointed one of its members.
On the iSth of September, this same year, the Colony was thrown
into consternation, and alarmed for its liberties, by the news from
England, that a commission had been granted to two Archbishops,
and ten others of the Council, conferring on ihcm the authority 1o
regulate the Plantations of New England ; to establish and mam-
tarn the Episcopal Church in this country; to recall its Charter;
remove its Governors; make its laws; hear and decide its legal
cases ; and appoint its punishments, even death itself.J Intelligence
was also received at the same time, that a new Governor was bemg
secretly conveyed to Massachusetts, with orders which, if executed,
would prostrate all its civil and ecclesiastical rights. Gov. Cradock
had already informed them that the King's Council had demanded
* " Kcrnwoo-t," the summer rc.i.lencc of Francis Peahodv, Esq is pit'-atcd or, tjie borders
«• Endecott Biirvin?- Ground."
I Mass. Hist.' Coll., 1., iv., p. 119.
^°^'^'] Governor Endecott.
217
their Charter. Such was the universal anxiety this news awakened,
that the idea of resistance appears immediately to have possessed
the minds of the inhabitants,^ and the fortifications were hastened
forward, and an assessment laid of an additional rate of five hundred
pounds for defence. These tidings were received with indignant
feelings by Mr. Endecott. He saw by this step that all their dear-
bought privileges, purchased at such immense sacrifices, which none
could better appreciate than himself, were about to be violently, as
with a ruthless despotism, wrested from them. His independent
spirit could not quietly brook such high-handed infringements upon
their chartered rights, and he resolved in all the affkirs of the Colony,
m which he had any share or influence, to pursue that course which
he deemed most for her interests, whether it led him over plains or
mountains, through flowers or thorns. There was exhibited in his
actions, on all occasions, a fortitude, which shows him formed for
great emergencies. Probably under the influence of feelings pro-
duced by this intelligence, and excited by that ardent zeal which
marked his character through life, he shortly after cut the red cross
from the King's colors, deeming it a relic of Popish idolatry. This
bold and daring act was considered an insult, as well to the estab-
lished Church of England, as to the King himself; and the Colony
dared not refrain from taking cognizance of it, lest it should call
down upon their heads the vengeance of the whole British hierarchy.
There is ample evidence in the records of the Colony, that most of
the principal men, including Governor Winthrop,t agreed with him
on this subject, in sentiment and feeling. " The only difference
between him and others was, he manifested his opinions by his acts,
while they, with more prudence and safety, retained theirs in secret."
Had it not been for fear of the consequences, instead of being cen-
sured, his conduct would have been openly applauded. His bold-
ness of action was made known in England, and looked upon there
in the light of rebellion. It was the first blow struck in defiance of
royal authority, and would no doubt have cost Mr. Endecott his life,
had it not been for those troubles which were then beginning to
gather thickly, like a tempest, about the devoted head of the unfortu-
nate Charles I., and which eventually burst upon it with a fury which
nothing could resist, involving in its course the ruin of his govern-
ment, and the destruction of his own life. The sword, with which
comet S°cS„?r'thpVrn'7' ^'^t' ""a'-i'^ously agreed, that if such a Governor should
^Thl ,; '^°"""^5'' '"e Colonists oug-ht to resist his authority, and maintain their ri-hts
th^ Sn "'cXf eren'in S fZ °' ''" ^"""f i, '''"' ^"'^ d'^'-^^' woXonseTt ?o s^', '
p m ' ^^^o"nt of "le cross m them. -Wmthrop^s Jour., Vol
pread
" I.,
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218 Memoir of [July,
this rebellious act is said to have been performed by Mr. Endecott,
has been preserved, and is now in possession of one of the family,
to whom it has descended in direct line, by right of primogeniture.
It is a plain, unornamented rapier, emblematical of the Puritan sim-
plicity of our Forefathers.
While these events were passing in this country, the Puritans in
England were experiencing the most unmitigated persecution, at
the hand of Archbishop Laud and his confederates. As their num-
bers increased, the various modes of punishment were multiplied ;
exorbitant fines were imposed ; the pillory witnessed bloody
scenes of human agony and mutilation ; the scaflbld and dungeon
had their victims ; the lash, the shears, and the glowing iron were
most cruelly applied to individuals of this proscribed sect.=^ But
the faith of the Puritans rose superior to oppression, and could not
be overcome. The most bloody persecution served only to add
new converts to their cause.
In 1636, Mr. Endecott was appointed an Assistant, and was also
sent on an expedition against the Indians on Block Island and in the
Pcquot country, he acting as General of all the forces in the detach-
ment. During this year his views relative to the cross in the King's
colors triumphed over all considerations, and the Military Commis-
sioners ordered it to be left out. On the ensigns at Castle Island,
in Boston harbor, they substituted the King's arms for the cross.
During the year 1641, Mr. Endecott was chosen Deputy- Govern-
or, and was continued in office for the two succeeding years. He
was also appointed one of a committee to dispose of all lands or
other property belonging to the company at Cape Ann ; and was
commissioned by the Court, in conjunction with two others, IV'Ir.
Downing, the brother-in-law of Gov. Winthrop, and Mr. Hathorne,
to procure the transcription of nineteen copies of the laws, liberties,
and forms of oaths, and to subscribe them with their own hands,
the Court having decreed that no copies should be considered au-
thentic which were without their signatures.
In 1642, he was chosen one of the Corporation of Harvard College.
Passing over some minor things in the life of Governor Endecott,
we arrive at the year 1644, when his increasing inllucnce and pop-
ularity ensured his election as Governor, and Mr. Winthrop was
chosen Deputy-Governor. The claim of Salem to be made the seat
of government, was now again revived, and it would be fair to infer
from his well-known attachment to the place, that the project met
* Neat's History of the ruritans, Vol. II., chap. 5.
1S47.] Governor Endecott. 219
with his hearty cooperation. But the effort was not successful, and
Boston still continued to be the capital. The Governor's salary
was one hundred pounds.
During this year of his administration, improvements in the mode
of transacting business in the Legislature were introduced. The
Magistrates and Deputies, for the first time, now held their sessions
apart, and it required the concurrence of both bodies, to make an
act valid. The office of a speaker to the Deputies was also this
year ordained, and filled by an Essex man, Mr. William Halhorne.
The conflicting claims of D'Aulney and La Tour, two French-
men at Acadia, which had produced considerable excitement, were
finally settled during this year, by the government of France sup-
porting the claim of D'Aulney. His deputy came to Boston, and
concluded a treaty with Gov. Endecott, which was subsequently
ratified by the Commissioners of the United Colonies of New
England.
The year following, (1645) Mr. Endecott was succeeded as Gov-
ernor by Ml-. Dudley. Other offices of honor and trust, however,
awaited him. He was this year appointed Sergeant Major-General
of Massachusetts, the highest military office in the Colony. He had
previously held a commission of Colonel in the first regiment formed
in Salem, Saugus, Ipswich, and Newbury, in 1636, when John
Winthrop, Jr., son of the Governor, was his Lieutenant-Colonel.
He was also elected an Assistant, and one of the United Commis-
sioners.
In 1648, he was continued an Assistant, Sergeant Major-General,
and Commissioner for the Province.
Upon the death of Governor Winthrop, which took place on the
26th of March, 1649, at the age of 61, Mr. Endecott was again chosen
Governor, to which office he was annually elected until the time of
his death, with the exception of the years 1650 and 1654, when he
held that of Deputy-Governor. This was an eventful period in the
history of the Colony, as well as of the Mother Country. The vio-
lent death of Charles I., the usurpation of Cromwell, and the resto-
ration of the Stuart family, took place while he was at the head of
public affairs. The difficulties and perplexities of his situation
during this period were very great. But all his public acts were
marked with a moderation and wisdom which do honor to him as
an experienced statesman. Had he possessed less integrity or firm-
ness, had his mind been at all vacillating, the consequences might
have been affectingly disastrous to the best interests of the Colony.
220
Memoir of [July,
In the year 1652, under his administration, a mint was estab-
lished in the Colony, for coining shillings, six-pences, and three-
pences. No other of the American Colonies, it is believed, ever
presumed to coin metal into money. Though unlawful, it was
passed over by Cromwell and the Parliament, and continued after
the Restoration, for more than twenty years.
About the year 1655, Gov. Endecott removed from Salem to
Boston, upon the request of the General Court that he would do so,
"if his own necessary occasions would permit." Although the rea-
sonableness of this request must have been apparent to him, the step
could not have been taken without strong feelings of repugnance.
It must have been a severe struggle for him to have separated him-
self from the place of his adoption, towards which he had ever fell
and exhibited the most ardent attachment. His residence in Bos-
ton was on the beautiful lot lately owned and occupied by Gardner
Green, now Pemberton Square.^
Governor Endecott had now (1657) entered upon his seventieth
year, with a shattered constitution, and heahh seriously impaured, as
we learn by the following letter to Mr. John Leverett, the Colonial
Agent in England.
Sir, , J
I cannot write imtt) you by a more faithful friend t than I have done,
who is able at large, to relate to you how things in general stand here.
And that doth save mee some labour which at this tyme is a favor to
mce For in the extremity of heate and after a long sickness, I am
very faint ; not fitt to doe any thing, yet I cannot but by these hearlihe
salute you in the Lord, giving yon many thanks for what yon sent me.
For all good newes is welcome to us as you know full well Yet 1
cannot fSr the present answer your expectations touching Road Island
and Clarke and Holmes, but I have acquainted the rest of the Magis-
trates with your letter, who were already to gather up suflicient testi-
inonie to prove what you spoke to the Protector, and enough to satisfy
(we doubt not) your opponent, if he be a lover of tru h. On y we
would have the General Court act with us therein, which will not
meet till September next, when I hope I shall procure a full answer
to your former and last letters. r) ♦ . , ir:„„
What the end is of that point of State to make the Protector King,
I cannot fathom it; unless their proffering and his deniall thereof m-
gratiate him the more in the hearts of the people. The Lord in mercie
Suide all to his glory, and the good of those commonwealths over
whom he hath sett him. If there be any opportunitic 1 pray you write
mee a word about it, and other occurrences that may fall out I can-
not be sufficieutUc thankcfulle for what you wrote me last. Great
t ThT-'y;ffii:nd^' w^- none other than Mrs. Leveret., the wife of the Agent.
1^47.] Governor Endecott.
221
motions there are in the world which the Lord direct and tarn to his
glone, the overthrow of his enemies and the peace and welfare of his
own people. Which is the prayer of Sir,
Your verie loveing friend and servant, Jo : Endecott
' Boston, the 29th 4th mo., (June,) 1657.
During the principal part of Gov. Endecott's administration, and
particularly from 1655 to 1660, the Colony, "under his prudent and
equal government," made rapid progress in all things necessary to
its respectability and importance. Its population and wealth rapidly
increased; its trade flourished; and its foreign intercourse became
every day more widely extended. Free admission was allowed to
vessels of all nations, and the importations of all commodities was
subject to no incumbrance or restraint. The Colony took no notice
of any act respecting navigation, or other laws made in England
for the regulation of trade. They were never recognized as in
force here, unless required by their own legislature.
In 1658, the Court granted Gov. Endecott, "for his great service,
the fourth part of Block Island." At this time he was also elected '
President of the body of Colonial Commissioners. He now held
the double office of Governor of Massachusetts and President of the
United Colonies.
His conduct towards the aborigines, thai much abused and in-
jured people, was always marked with forbearance, lenity, and mild-
ness. To his eldest son John, the Indians in 1660 gave a tract of
land, which grant he applied to the Court to confirm. The Court
declined taking such power on itself; but at the same time, how-
ever, it passed the highly complimentary resolve:
The Court, "considering the many kindnesses which were shown
the Indians by our honored Governor in the infancy of these Plan-
tations, for pacifying the Indians, tending to the common good of
the Planters; and in consideration of which the Indians were
moved to such a gratuity unto his son, do judge meet to give the
petitioner four hundred acres of land."
Though Governor Endecott removed from Salem to Boston in
1655, yet neither he nor Mrs. Endecott removed their connection
with the Salem church, until November, 1664. A large and bril-
liant comet made its appearance on the 17th of November of this
year, and continued to the 4th of February following. It was the
general belief of that period, that comets were omens of great evil.
One appeared just before the death of that distinguished divine,
the Rev. John Cotton ; and the death at this time of their aged
222 Memoir of [July?
Governor, and the troubles with which the Colony met the next
year from the King's Commissioners, Hutchinson informs us, tend-
ed to confirm the people in their opinion.
We are told that " old age and the infirmities thereof coming
upon him, he fell asleep in the Lord on the 15th of March, 1665,"
at the age of 77, " and was with great honour and solemnity inter-
red at Boston," on the 23rd of the same month. His death was
easy and tranquil. Tradition has handed down the fact, that the
" Chapel Burying-Ground " was the place of his interment. But
the exact spot is not now known. No stone marks the resting-
place of this intrepid Father of New England.^ Yet his name
alone will ever be a monument to his memory, more enduring than
marble, and as imperishable as the granite hills of his adopted
country.
Gov. Endecott came to this country in 1628, at the age of 40,
and died in 1665, at the age of 77. During these thirty-seven years
he was nearly all the time in public life, and for about seventeen
years, or nearly half the whole period, he was Governor of the
Colony. He was longer at the head of the administration than
any other Governor of Massachusetts.
He was a man of highly respectable natural talents, good educa-
tion, a zealous Puritan, a brave man, a decided patriotic republican,
a friend of learning and religion, a lover of God and his country.
We frankly acknowledge that the conduct of Gov. Endecott in
the religious intolerance of his day, may be considered a stain upon
his escutcheon. Yet, while we admit that those severe measures
which were adopted, especially when contrasted with the present
unrestrained exercise of religious freedom in our country, were great
blemishes on his administration, we think they certainly ought not
to be resrarded as such on his moral character. It was not the cause
of religion alone, which was thought to be endangered by the dis-
semination and triumph of such principles as were then advanced ;
but the overthrow of all civil government was looked upon as the
ultimate result. Besides, the ivhole responsibility and obloquy of this
dark page in our early history, should not be thrown upon him. True,
he was the official orajan throu2:h which was carried into effect the
established laws of the Colony, and vox populi was believed to be
vox Dei. But so far as he was individually concerned, we think
his motives were pure and elevated, and that all his actions were
* Accordinsr to tradition, his tombstone was in a good state of preservation down to tlie
comtiienecnieiit of llie Aiiiericim Revolution, wlicn it was with many olLors destroyed by
the British soldiers, at the time Ihey occupied Boston.
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based upon principle. Without doubt he partook largely of the
prevailing prejudices of the day ; and the wild spirit of fanaticism
found in him a strenuous and energetic opponent. But we hold
that all men should be judged according to the light of the age in
which they live, and the influences with which they are surrounded.
In this dread of unlimited toleration he was not alone ; it was the
prevailing temper of the times, and the errors in this respect, in
which he shared in common with the wise and good of his day,
arose rather from an error in judgment than any obliquity of heart.
It has been remarked by a recent writer, that " Governor Endecott
was undoubtedly the finest specimen to be found among our Gov-
ernors of the genuine Puritan character, — of a quick temper, which
the habit of military command had not softened, — of strong re-
ligious feelings, moulded on the sterner features of Calvinism ;
resolute to uphold with the sword what he received as gospel truth,
and fearing no enemy so much as a gainsaying spirit." " He was
a very virtuous gentleman," says Secretary Morton, " and was
greatly beloved of the most, as he well deserved." " In his public
and private relations," says the Annalist of Salem, " he was a man
of unshaken integrity. For my country and my God, was the
motto inscribed upon his motives, purposes, and deeds. That he
had his imperfections, there is no doubt ; but that he exhibited as
few of them under his multiplied duties, as the most excellent men
would in his situation, is equally correct. His many exertions for
the prosperity of Salem, and his ardent attachment to it, should im-
press his name and worth upon the hearts of its inhabitants, so long
as its existence continues."
Thus lived and thus died, one of the principal founders and firm-
est pillars of New England.
At his decease he left a widow and two sons. The elder son left
no children; — the younger was a physician, and resided in Salem.
He was twice married ; and a family of five sons and five daughters
survived him. His second wife was Elisabeth, daughter of Govern-
or Winthrop, and widow of the Rev. Anlipas Newman of Wenham.
There exists a perfect genealogy of the Governor's family, so far
as relates to his descendants in New England. We hope to pub-
lish it in our next number.
The Governor, and all his descendants, to the third generation,
(1724,) spelt their names Endecott] since then an i has been substi-
tuted for the e in the second syllable.
There is an original portrait of the Governor in possession of one
224 First Church Covenant. [July,
of ihe family, taken the year he died. By this we learn that his coun-
tenance was open, energetic, and independent, possessing much
individuality of expression, and in perfect harmony with the char-
acter of the man. According to the custom of the age, he wore
mustaches, and a tuft of hair upon his chin. The miniature likeness
which accompanies this Memoir was engraved from this portrait, and
is considered an excellent resemblance, and was presented by the
family to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston,
at their solicitation.
Note. The Charter posesssed by Gov. Endecott, and which is now in the Salem Athen-
feum, and the Charter possessed by Gov. Winthrop, and which is now in the State Honse,
Boston, appear to be duphcate original Charters, provided for in the Charter itself, and neither
of them copies. They are precisely alike in all respects — the same in phraseology and chi-
rography, and the same in dates. Each Governor was elected and commissioned by the same
Company, and by the same Colony, acted under the same Charter, with the same authority,
and each alike entitled to the official designation of Governor, whether he was elected Gover-
nor by the Company in London, or by the Colony here, for both were elected Governor by each.
ORIGINAL COVENANT OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN SALEM.*
We Covenant with our Lord, and one with another; and we do bind
ourselves in the presence of God, to walk together in all his ways, ac-
cording as he is pleased to reveal himself unto us in his blessed word
of truth ; and do explicitly, in the name and fear of God, profess and
protest to walk as foUoweth, through the power and grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
We avouch the Lord to be our God, and ourselves to be his people,
in the truth and simplicity of our spirits.
We give ourselves to the Lord Jesus Christ, and the word of his
grace, for the teaching, ruling, and sanctifying of us in matters of wor-
ship and conversation, resolving to cleave unto him alone for life and
glory, and to reject all contrary ways, canons, and constitutions of men,
in his worship.
We promise to walk with our brethren, with all watchfulness and
tenderness, avoiding jealousies and suspicions, back-bitings, censurings,
provokings, secret risings of spirit against them; but in all offences to
follow the rule of our Lord Jesus, and to bear and forbear, give and for-
give, as he hath taught us.
In public or private, wc will willingly do nothing to the offence of
the church ; but will be willing to take advice for ourselves and ours, as
occasion shall be^resented.
We will not in the congregation be forward, either to show our own
gifts and parts in s|)eaking or scruiiling, or there discover the weakness
or failings of our brethren; but attend an orderly call thereunto, know-
ing how much the Lord may be dishonored, and his gospel and the
profession of it slighted, by our distempers and weaknesses in public.
We bind ourselves to study the advancement of the gospel in all
truth and jicace, both in regard to those that arc within or without; no
way slighting our sister churches, but using their counsel as need shall
be; not laying a stiunbling-block before any, no, not the Indians, whose
good we desire to promote ; and so to converse as we may avoid the
very appearance of evil.
* The Church, (the firit in Massachusetts Colony,) was established Aug. 0, 1629.
1847.] Heraldry. 225
We do hereby promise to carry ourselves in all lawful obedience to
those that are over us, in Church or Commonwealth, knowing how
well-pleasing it will be to the Lord, that they should have encourage-
ment m their places, by our not grieving their spirits through onrirre"--
ularities. °
We resolve to approve ourselves to the Lord in our particular callings,
shunnmg idleness as the bane of any state; nor will we deal hardly or
oppressingly with any, wherein we are the Lord's stewards ;
Promising also unto our best ability to teach our children and ser-
vants the knowledge of God, and of his will, that they may serve him
also ; and all this not by any strength of our own, but by the Lord
Christ, whose blood we desire may sprinkle this our Covenant made
in His Name.
HERALDRY.
In preparing this article we have consulted various writers on
the subject of Heraldry, and not only selected our thoughts from
theirs, but used their language when it appeared best adapted to
our object. For a more full account of Heraldry in all its branches,
we refer our readers to Guillim's Banner Displayed, Camden's
British Remains, Kent's Grammar of Heraldry, Edmonson's Com-
plete Body of Heraldry, Leigh's Accidence of Armorie, Playfair's
British Baronetage, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, Noble's His-
tory of the College of Arms, Lower's Curiosities of Heraldry,
Dallaway's Inquiries, Newton's Display of Heraldry, Broun's Bar-
onetage, Collins's Peerage of England, Betham's" Baronetage of
England, and the various Encyclopaedias.
DEFINITION.
Heraldry is the science of conventional distinctions impressed
on shields, banners, and other military accoutrements ; or it is the
art of armory and blazoning, or the knowledge of what relates to
the bearing of arms, and the laws and regulations appertaining
thereto. Arms in heraldry are ensigns armorial or marks of honor
borne upon shields, banners, and coats of mail, in order to distinc-
tion. The science of Heraldry consists particularly in the appropri-
ation of figurative representations, designed, by suitable emblems, to
exhibit the achievements of valor, the descent of hereditary honors,
and the distinctions appertaining to nobility.
The Degrees of Honor existing in England in 1597, were nine ;
of which five were noble, as Gentleman, Esquire, Knight, Baron,
and Lord ; and four were excellent, as Earl, Marquess, Duke, and
Prince. — The Degrees of Honor existing in the British nation in
1847 are eleven; namely. Gentleman, Esquire, Knight, Baron, Bar-
onet, Lord, Viscount, Earl, Marquess, Duke, and Prince.
ORIGIN AND HISTORY.
Arms may belong to individuals, to families, or to countries.
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Badges and emblems on shields and helms occurred in the earliest
times. In Numbers, [chap, i : 52,) the children of Israel are en-
joined to pitch their tents, " every man by his own camp and every
man by his own standard," with the ensigns of his father's house.
The Greek and Roman poets speak of paintings and devices on
shields and helmets. These symbols were, moreover, hereditary.
Thus Xenophon relates that the kings of the Medes bore a golden
eagle on their shields. Suetonius asserts that Domitian had a
golden beard for his coat of arms ; and Tacitus says of the ancient
Germans, that they marked their shields with brilliant colors, and
that certain standards were borne before them in battle. Notwith-
standing these traces of armorial bearings in the ancient world, our
heraldry is no older than the tournaments. That armory first
became common and regulated by certain rules at these solemn
festivals, is corroborated by the following reasons. In the first place,
we find no tomb or monument with escutcheons, older than the
eleventh century. The most ancient monument of this kind is
said to be the bearings of a certain Varmond, count of Vasserburg,
in the church of St. Emmeran, at Ratisbon. The shield is coupe
of argent and sable ; over it is a lion, with the words ^'•Anno Domini
MX." On most of the other tombs, even of the eleventh century,
no arms are found ; and the use of them seems to have first become
common in the twelfth century. The first pope who can be proved
to have had a coat of arms, is Boniface VIII., who filled the papal
see from 1294 to 1303. All the earlier papal arms are the fanciful
inventions of later flatterers. On coins, also, no armorial ensigns
are found till the thirteenth century. A second proof of our
assumed origin of coats of arms is the word bfason, which denotes
the science of heraldry in French, English, Italian, and Spanish.
This word has most probably its origin in the German word blasen,
(to blow the horn ;) for whenever a new knight appeared at a tour-
nament, the herald had to sound the trumpet, and, because all
appeared with close visors, to proclaim and explain the bearing of
the shield or coat of arms belonfirlna: to each. Because this was
performed by the herald, this knowledge was called heraldry ; and
because, in doing so, he blew the trumpet, it was called blazoning-
the arms. That this was a prevailing practice at tournaments, may
be proved from the poetry of the Troubadours of the twelfth and
thirteenth centuries. Thence it came, that those knights, whose
right to appear at tournaments had already been announced by
blazoning their arms, bore two trumpets on their crest. From the
Germans, this custom was transmitted to the French ; for there is
no doubt, that tournaments were usual in Germany much earlier
than in France. But the French carried to far greater perfection
the tournament, and the blazon or heraldry connected with it, as
they did the whole system of chivalry. Since, moreover, the
French language prevailed at the court of the Norman kings in
England, pure French expressions have been preserved in British
heraldry. Thus the green tincture, (color,) in a coat of arms, is
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termed vert, (though in French sinople, which originally denoted a
reddish brown;) bright red is termed g-neules, probably with an al-
lusion to the bloody revenge of wild animals, which play so con-
spicuous a part in heraldry ; the divided shield is, moreover, called
coupe ; and passant, regardant, dormant, couchant, &c., are used.
German heraldry, on the contrary, contains almost pure German
expressions. In a coat of arms, the helm is placed upon the
shield, and the latter is surrounded by the wreath. At a tourna-
ment, the mantle of the knight, with the helm and shield, was sus-
pended in the lists. The colors or tinctures of the shields had their
foundation in the custom of the most ancient Germans, of giving
their shields various colors — a custom which received a tender
meaning in the tournaments of the middle ages ; the knight, bound
to defend the honor of dames, and devote himself to their protec-
tion, wearing their colors on his shield. By degrees, the partitions
or sections on shields came into use ; for wdien, as often occurred,
a knight was the champion of several ladies, he bore several colors
on his shield, which had therefore to be divided into fields. When
the martial youth of almost all Europe left their homes, about the
end of the eleventh century, inspired with religious enthusiasm, to
conquer the Holy Land, the use of arms became still more general
and necessary. In order to distinguish the nations, armies, and
families, the princes and commanders chose their symbols, some-
times in commemoration of the exploits and events of the cam-
paign, or of the dignity of the commander, and sometimes from
mere fancy or passing humor.
BLAZONING, HISTORIFYING, AND MARSHALLING ARMS.
Blazoning is the methodical description of a bearing. In the
first place, the shield is described according to its tinctures, figures,
and partitions. The inferior parts of an escutcheon are then bla-
zoned— the helm, with its insignia, which are trumpet, wings, and
plumes, men and animals, or their members; then the wreath and
its tinctures ; after which the coronet cap, &c. ; finally the support-
ers, the mantle, the device, and other secondary things. Such
terms for the color must be used as are agreeable to the station and
quality of the bearer. All persons below the degree of noble must
have their coats blazoned by colors and metals ; noble men by
precious stones ; and kings and princes by planets.
In emblazoning shields of arms, metals, colors, and furs are used
to depict the device, the technical terms of which are these; — of
metals, gold, called or, and silver, argent, only are emplqyed; — of
colors, red, called gules, blue, azure, black, sable, green, vert, and
purple, purpure ; — and of furs, principally the skin of the little
animal called ermine, and a combination of grey and white squir-
rel skins, called vair.
In blazoning arms it is an established rule with heralds, that ani-
mals are always to be interpreted in the best sense, that is, accord-
ing to their most noble and generous qualities, that the most honor
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may redound to the bearers. Thus the fox, being reputed witty
and given to filching for his prey, if this be the charge of an
escutcheon, we are to conceive the quality represented to be his
wit and cunning, and not his theft.
All savage beasts are to be figured in their fiercest action : as a
lion erected, his mouth wide open, his claws extended ; and thus
formed he is said to be rampant. A leopard or wolf is to be por-
trayed going as it were pedetentim, which form of action suits their
natural disposition, and is called passant. The gentler kinds are to
be set forth in their noblest and most advantageous action, as a
horse running or vaulting, a greyhound coursing, a deer tripping, a
lamb going with smooth and easy pace.
Every animal is to be represented as moving or looking to
the right side of the shield ; and it is a general rule, that the right
foot be placed foremost, because the right side is reckoned the be-
ginning of motion. The upper part is nobler than the lower, and
things that are constrained either to look up or down, ought rather to
be designed looking upwards. We observe however that notwith-
standing such precepts of Guillim and other masters of armory,
there are lions passant, couchant, dormant, as well as rampant, and
most animals in arms look down and not up. Birds are esteemed
a more honorable bearing than fish, and wild and ravenous birds
than tame ones. When their bills and feet are of a different color
from the rest, they are said lo be membered. Birds of prey are
more properly said to be armed. In the blazoning of fowls much
ex^cised in flight, if the wings be not displayed, they are said to
be borne close, for example, he beareth an eagle, a hawk, or a
swallow, close. Fish are borne different ways, upright, embowed,
extended, endorsed, surmounted of each other, fretted, triangled.
Those borne feeding should be termed devouring. Those borne
directly upright are termed Hauriant, and those borne traverse the
escutcheon, naiant.
To historify, in heraldry, is to explain the history of a coat of
arms, its origin, and the changes it has undergone. If the herald
is to explain a bearing historically, he must show that this figure is
the proper emblem of the family or country. He derives, for
instance, from historical sources, the proof that the double-headed
eagle of the Roman king was first introduced in the beginning of
the fourteenth century, under Albert L, and that previously, from
the time of Otho II., the royal eagle had but one head ; that the
three leopards in the English arms were first derived in 1127, under
Henry I., from the Norman house. — The marshalling of arms con-
sists in the preparation of new escutcheons. In this matter, the
herald either follows the orders of a sovereign, or he invents the
idea, and makes the plan of the escutcheon according to his own
judgment, or he composes a new escutcheon from several coats of
arms.
DIFFERENT KINDS OF ARMS.
In heraldic science, arms are distinguished by different names,
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to denote the causes of their being borne, such as arms of dominion,
of pretension, of concession, of communit?/, of patronage, of family,
of alliance, of succession, and of assumption. Those of dominion
and sovereignty are those which emperors, kings, and sovereign
states constantly bear, being, as it were, annexed to the territories,
kingdoms, and provinces they possess. Thus there are the arms of
England, of France, of the United States, &c. Arms of pretension
are those of kingdoms, provinces, or territories, to which a prince or
lord has some claim, and which he adds to his own, although such
kingdoms or territories are possessed by another prince or lord.
Arms of concession, or augmentation of honor, are entire arms, as the
fortress of Gibraltar on the escutcheon of Lord Healhfield. Arms of
community belong to bishoprics, cities, companies, &c. Arms of
patronage, to governors of provinces, lords of manors, &c. Arms of
family are the property of individuals ; and it is criminal in any per-
sons not of the family to assume them. Arms of alliance show the
union of families and individuals. Arms of succession are taken up,
by those who inherit certain estates, manors, &c., either by will,
entail, or donation, and which they impale or quarter with their
own. This multiplies the titles of some families from necessity,
and not from ostentation. Arms of assumption, or assumptive arms,
are taken up by the caprice or fancy of persons who assume them
without a legal title. They are also such as a man of his proper
right may assume, with the approbation of his sovereign and of the
king of arms.
PARTS OF A COAT OF ARMS.
The parts of arms are the escutcheon, the tinctures, charges, and
ornaments. Heralds distinguish nine different points in escutch-
eons, in order to determine exactly the positions of the bearing they
are charged with, as in the figure.
A, dexter chief ; B, precise middle chief ; C,
sinister chief ; D, honor point ; E, fess point ;
F, nombril point ; G, dexter base ; H, precise
middle base ; I, sinister base. The tinctures
mean the variable hue comm.on both to the
shields and their bearings ; and there are seven
tinctures — yellow or gold, expressed by dots;
white or argent ; red, by perpendicular lines ;
blue or azure, by horizontal lines ; purple, by di-
agonal lines from right to left ; green, by the
same from left to right ; black by horizontal and
perpendicular lines crossing ; and orange and blood colors are ex-
pressed by diagonal lines crossing each other. * The charges are
the emblems occupying the field of the escutcheon, or any part of
it. All charges are distinguished by the name of honorable ordi-
naries, sub -ordinaries, and common charges. Honorable ordinaries,
the principal charges in heraldry, are made of lines only, which,
according to their disposition and form, receive different names.
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Sab-ordinaries are ancient heraldic figures frequenlly used m coats
of arms, and which are distinguished by terms appropriated to eacn
of them. Common charges are composed of natural, artihcial,
and even imaginary things, such as stars, animals, trees, ships, &c.
The ornaments that accompany or surround escutcheons were
introduced to denote the birth, dignity, or office of the person to
whom the arms appertain. They are used both by clergy and
laitv Those most in use are of ten sorts ; namely, crowns, coro-
nets" mitres, helmets, mamlings, a«;?ea«.^■, wreaths, crests, scrolls,
and supporters. The crest is the highest part of the ornaments of
a coat of arms. It is called crest from the Latin word crista, which
signifies a comb or tuft, such as many birds have upon their heads,
as the peacock, &c. Crests were anciently marks of great honor,
because^ they were worn only by heroes of great valor and high
rink that they might be the better distinguished in an engagement,
and thereby rally their men if dispersed. They are at present con-
sidered as mere ornaments. The scroll is an ornament usually
placed below the shield and supporters, containing a motto or slioit
sentence, alluding to the bearing or to the bearer's name.
Explanation of the Plate on the following page taken from Brandos Dictionary of
Scitnce^Litei-ature, and Art.
I. Lines.
1. Horizontal or stn^ight 2. Angled 3. Bev^eOed 4 E.cartele. 5^ N^^^^^^
G. Arched or enarched. 7- Doub e arched 8 Wavy or u^^^^ 14. Potent. 15.
'^,f:^r-ltCL^'^''rf^ose^^^^^^^ US%. Kayonnel, or rad.ant.
II Points OF THE Escutcheon, Colors, AND FuES.
33. Peau. 34. Vair. 35. Varry cuppy.
III. Differences, or Filiations.
3G (First son) Label of three points. 37. (Second) Crescent. 38. (Third) Mullet. 39.
(FourSh) Martlet. 40. (F.fth) Annulet. 41. (Su^th) Fleur-de-hs.
IV. Ordinaries, &c.
S' C"s, of S. Ioi,n of .l.r«..te,», or Malu. f.r, C™, pa.o.oe W. Cro,. ™^ »•■ I'J;
fitchee. 05. Lozenge, fleury.
V. Miscellaneous Bearings.
88. Clarion, or rest. 89. Mullets.
VI. Crowns, Coronets, cVc.
,„.C.w;orKn.,„a^O^^Co„ne,o^^^^^^^
102. Chapeau, or cap ol maintenance. 103. Crown ol 1 ranee. av«. '-'"■u.
Crown triple, or tiara of the pope.
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231
232 Ratification of the Federal Constitution [July,
RATIFICATION OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION BY
MASSACHUSETTS.
[The following: account of the Ratification of the Constitution of the United States bjr
the Convention of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts convened at Boston on the 9th day
of January, 17SS, and continued until the 7th of February, was printed in the Massachusetts
Gazette of Feb. Sth, 17SS, published by John WincoU Allen of Boston. It is here inserted
as a historical document of those times that tried men's soulS; which will, we thinlc, be read
with deep interest by those of the present generation. In this way, too, it will be preserved,
as it should be, for posterity. It is printed as we tind it in the Gazette, with only the addition
of the names of the towns, in which the individuals of the Convention resided. Of the Con-
vention, John Hancock was President, William Gushing, Vice-President, and George Richards
Minot, Secretary.]
With the highest satisfaction we announce to the pubUck, that the
Convention of this commonwealth, on Wednesday last, at five o'clock,
P. M. ASSENTED TO the CONSTITUTION, proposed by the late
federal Convention. On this pleasing event, WE DO HEARTILY
congratulate the publick, and do express our sincere wishes, that the
general joy which it has diffused throtigh all ranks of citizens, may be
an auspicious omen of the superiour advantages which will undoubt-
edly result from the establishment of such a federal government as
this constitution provides.
Itnniediately on the news of this joyful decision being announced,
the bells in every publick building in this metropolis began to ring, and
continued to sound the glad tydings for two hours. At sun set the
Convention adjourned : after which, a multitude of people, from all
quarters, moved into State-street, where they manifested the joy they
felt from this event, by incessant tokens of approbation, and loud
huzzas. The bells of the North church continued to chime harmoni-
ous peals of gratulations the whole night, and part of the next day.
Illuminations were made and other insignia of joy exhibited.
The yeas and nays, on the question of adoption, being taken, agree-
ably to the orders of the day, were as follows, viz.
YEAS.
His Excellency JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. President, Hon. James Bowdoin, hon.
Sam. Adams, hon. William Phillips, hon. Caleb Davis, Charles Jarvis, esq. John C.
Jones, esq. John Winthrop, esq. Thnma.s Davvps. jun. esq. rev. Samuel Stillman,
Thomas Russell, esq. Christopher Gore, esq. Boston, hon. William Heath, hon. In-
crease Sumner, Roxbury, James Bowdoin, jun. esq. Ebenezcr Wales, esq. Dorchester, rev.
Nathaniel Robbins, Milton, hon. Richard Cranch, rev. Anthony Wibird, Braintree, hon.
Cotton Tufts, Weymouth, hon. Benjamin Lincoln, rev. David Shute, Hingham, rev. Joseph
Jackson, Brookline, rev. Thomas Thacher, Fisher Ames, esq. Dedham, col. William
M'Intosh, Ncedham, capt. John Baxter, jun. Mcdfield, hon. Elijah Dunbar, esq. Sloiighton,
mr. Thomas Mann, Wrentham, mr. George Payson, Waljwle, lion. J. Fisher, Franklin,-
mr. Thomas Jones, Hull, rev. Phillips Payson, Chelsea, mr. Ebenezer Warren, Foxbor-
ough, Richard Manning, esq. Edward Pulling, esq. mr. William Gray, jun. mr. Francjs
Cabot, Salem, hon. Michael Farley, J. Choate, esq. Daniel Noyes, esij. col. Jonathan
Cogswell, Ipswich, hon. Tristram Dalton, Enoch Sawyer, esq. E. INIarch, esq. Newbury,
lion. Rufiis King, es(i. hon. Benjamin Greenleaf, esq. Theophilus Parsons, escj. hon.
Jonathan Titcomb, Newburi/port, hon. G. Cabot, mr. Joseph Wood, capt. Israel Thorn-
dike, Beverly, Isaac Mansfield, esq. Jonathan Glover, esij. hon. Azor Orne, John Glover,
esq. Marblehcad, Danie! Rogers, esq. John Low, esq. capt. W. Ppntgrijl^ Gloucester, John
Carnes, esq. capt. John Burnham, Lynn and Lynnfield, mr. William Symmes, jun. Ando-
ver, Bailey Barllett, escj. capt. Nathaniel Marsh, Haverhill, mr. Israel Clark, Topsjield,
dr. Samuel Nye, mr. Enoch Jackman, Salisbury, capt. Benjamin Lurvey, mr. Willis
Patten, ./Imesbury, Daniel Thurston, esq. Bradford, mr. Jacob Herrick, Wenham, mr.
Simeon Miller, Manchester, hon. Francis Dana. e.si]. Stephen Dana, esq. Cambiidge, hon.
Nathaniel Gorham, esq. Charleslown, hon. Joseph Hosmer, Concord, hon. Abraham
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Fuller, Newtown, capt. Lawson Buckminster, Framingham, Benjamin Brown, esq. Lex-
ington, Daniel Whitney, esq. Sherburne, capt. Asahel Wheeler, Sudbury, capt. Benjamin
Blaney, Maiden, capt. Abraham Bigelow, Weston, maj. gen. John Brooks, Medford, dr.
Charles Whitman, Stow, Leonard Williams, esq. Wallham, hon. J. B. Varnum, Dracut,
hon. J. Pitts, Dunstable, hon. E. Brooks, Lincoln, W. Pynchon, esq. Springfield, hon. C. -
Strong, mr. Benjamin Sheldon, Northampton and Easthampton, capt. Lemuel Pomeroy,
Sotithampton, brig. gen. Elisha Porter, Hadley, hon. Noah Goodrnan, South Hadley, hon.
J. Hastings, Hatfield, John Ingersol, esq. Westficld, mr. iiibenezer Jaines, Northficld, Abner
Morgan, esq. Brimfield, capt. Uavid Shepard, 'Chester, mr. Jesse Reed, Charlcmont, Nahum
Eager, esq. Worthington, col. Benjamin Bonney, Chesterfield, major Thomas J. Douglass,
Northwick, mr. Aaron Fisher, Wcslhampton, mr. Edmund Lazell, Cummington and
Plainfield, capt. Thomas Maxwell, Buckland, mr. Elihu Colton, Longmcadow, Joshua
Thomas, esq. mr. Thomas Davis, mr. John Davis, Plymouth, hon. William Gushing,
hon. Nathan Gushing, hon. Gharles Turner, Scituate, hon. George Partridge, Duxbury,
rev. William Shaw, Marshfield, Daniel Howard, esq. mr. Hezekiah Hooper, capt. Elisha
Mitchel, mr. Daniel Howard, jun. Bridgewater, rev. Isaac Backus, Isaac Thompson, esq.
Middlcboro\ capt. John Turner, mr. Josiah Smith, Pembroke, William Sever, jun. esq.
Kingston, hon. Joseph Gushing, Hanover, rev. Samuel Niles, Mington, mr. Freeman
Waterman, Halifax, col. Israel Fearing, Wareham, Shearjashaub Bourn, esq. JBani-
stable, David Thacher, esq. capt. Jonathan Howes, Yarmouth, hon. Solomon Freeman,
capt. Kimball Clark, Harwich, rev. Levi Whitman, WcUfleet, capt. Joseph Palmer,
Falmouth, James Williams, esq. Taunton, hon. ElishaMay, capt. Moses Willmarth,
Attleboro\ col. Sylvester Richmond, hon. Williaml^liesV Dighton, hon. Thomas Dur-
fee, Israel Washburne, esq. Freetown, hon. Walter Spooner, rev. Samuel West, New
Bedford, mr. William Almy, Wcstport, Nathaniel Barrel, esq. York, rev. Moses Hem-
menway, hon. Nathaniel Wells, Wells, Thomas Cutts, esq. Peppcrclboro\ Jacob Brad-
bury, esq. Buxton, capt. John Low, Coxhall, mr. William Mayhew^, Edgartown, mr. Cor-
nelius Dunham, Tisbury, hon. John Sprague, Lancaster, capt. Seth Newton, Southboro\
hon. Samuel Baker, Bolton, major David Wilder, Leominster, mr. Matthew Patrick,
Western, mr. Josiah Goddard. ./^//joZ, capt. Ephraim Wilder, Slcrling, John K. Smith, esq.
Falmouth, mr. John Fox, capt. Joseph M'Lellan, Portland, David Mitchell, esq. Samuel
Merrill, esq. North Yarmouth, William Thompson, esq. Scarboro\ capt. John Dunlap,
Brunswick, capt. Isaac Snow, HarpswcU, mr. Joshua Dyer, Cape Elisabeth, rev. Samuel
Perley, Gray, Thomas Rice, esq. mr. David Sylvester, Pownalboro\ mr. Nathaniel
Wyman, Georgetown, mr. David Gilmore, Woolwich, William M'Cobb, esq. Boothbay,
capt. Samuel Grant, Vassalboro\ Moses Davis, esq. Edgecomb, David Fales, esq. Thorn-
aston, Dummer Sewall, esq. Bath, John Ashley, jun. esq. Sheffield and Mount Washington,
hon. Elijah Dwight, Great Barrington, hon. T. Sedgwick, Stockbridge, hon. Jonathan
Smith, Lanesboro\ hon. T. J. Skinner, Williamstown, Mr. Elisha Carpenter, Becket, capt.
D. Taylor, New Marlboro'. Total Yeas 187.
NAYS.
Capt. Jedediah Southworth, Stoughton, mr. Nathan Comstock, Wrentham, mr. Benja-
min Randall, Sharon, mr. M. Richardson, jun. Medway, rev. Noah Alden, Belhngham,
hon. Israel Hutchinson, Danvers, capt. Peter Osgood, jun. dr. Thomas Kittredge, Ando-
ver, capt. Thomas Mighill, Rowley, hon. A. Wood, Boxford, capt. Ebenezer Carlton,
Mcthuen, dr. Marshall Spring, Watertown, capt. Timothy Winn, Woburn, mr. Williarn
Flint, mr. Peter Emerson, Reading, mr. Jonas Morse, major Benjamin Sawin, Marlboro',
William Thompson, esq. Billerica, col. Benjamin Ely, capt. John Williston, West
Springfield, capt. Phinehas Stebbins, Wilbraham, Mr. Daniel Cooley, Jmhcjjt, Mr. Ben-
jamin Eastman, Granby, Mr. Josiah AUis, Whalely;mhyrimam'B63rman, Williamsburg,
mr. Samuel Field, Deerficld, mr. Moses Bascom, Greenfield, mr. Robert Wilson, Shel-
burne, capt. Consider Arms, mr. Malachi Maynard, Conway, capt. Zacheus Crocker,
Su/nde7-land, mr. Moses Severance, Montague, capt. Asa Fisk, South Brimfield, mr. Phm-
ehas Merrick, 3Ionson, mr. Adam Clark, Pelham, capt. Nathaniel Whitcomb, Greenwich,
mr. Timothy Blair, Blanford, mr. Aaron Mirrick, Palmer, mr. John Hamilton, JMr. Clark
Cooley, Granville, mr. John Chamberlain, Neiv Salein, mr. Justus Dwight, Bclchertown,
mr. Samuel Eddy, Colrain, mr. Isaac Pepper, Ware, capt. John Goldsbury, Warwick
and Orange, capt. Agrippa Wells, Bernardston, mr. Ephraim Williams, .4s/i/icW, mr. Asa
Powers, Shutesbury, capt. Silas Fowler, Southioick, mr. John Jennings, Ludlow, mr.
Jonathan Hubbard, Leverett, mr. Benjamin Thomas, mr. Isaac Soul, Middkboro\ mr.
Nathaniel Hammond, mr, Abraham Holmes, Rochester, capt. Francis Shurtliff, mr.
Ehsha Bisbee, jun. Plympton, dr. Thomas Smith, mr. Thomas Nye, Sandwich, col.
Nathaniel Leonard, mr. Aaron Pratt, Taunton, capt. Phanuel Bishop, major Frederick
Drown, William Windsor, esq. Rchoboth, mr. Christopher Mason, mr. David Brown,
Swansey, hon. Holder Slocum, mr. Melatiah Hathway, Dartmouth, hon. Abraham White,
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234 Pudification of the Federal Constitution [July,
Norton, capt. Ebenezer Tisdell, Easton, capt. John Pratt, Mansfield, capt. Esaias Preble,
York, mr. Mark Adams, mr. James Neal, Kitta-y, capt. Elijah Thayer, dr. Nathaniel Low,
mr. Richard Foxwell Cutts, Berwick, mr. Thomas M. Wentworth, Lebanon, major
Samuel Nasson, Sanford, mr. JNIoses Ames, Fryeburg, Mr. Jeremiah Emery, Shaplcigh,
rev. Pelatiah Tingley, Wnterboro,^ mr. David Bigelow, Worcester, Edward Thompson,
esq. Mcndon, major John IMinot, Chelmsford, capt. Gilbert Dench, Hopkinton, mr. Jona-
than Keep, Westford, dr. Benjamin Morse, Joseph Sheple, esq, Gtoton, mr. Obadiah
Sawtell, Shirley, mr. Daniel Fisk, Pcpperell, capt. Daniel Adams, Townscnd, capt. John
'Webber, Bedford, capt. Sta. Chamberlain, HoUisfon, mr. Asa Parlin, ^cton and Carlisle,
capt. J. Harnden, Wilmington, mr. Newman Scarlet, Tewkibury, mr. Samuel Reed,
Littleton, mr. Benjamin Adams, Ashby, major Hezekiah Bread, Natick, capt. Jonathan
Green, Stonchara, mr. Phinehas Gleason, East Sudbury, mr. Daniel Forbes, mr. N. Jenks,
Brookfidd, capt. Jeremiah Learned, Oxford, mr. Caleb Curtis, Mr. Ezra Bl'Intier, Charl-
ton, mr. David Harwood, hon. Amos Singletary, S^Uton, col. Samuel Denny, Leicester,
mr. James Hathua, Spencer, mr. Asaph Shermon, Rutland, mr. Abraham Smith, Paxton,
capt. Jonathan Bullard, Oakham, capt. John Black, Barre, capt. John Woods, Hubbards-
ton, capt. Benjamin Joslyn, New Braintrce, capt. Stephen Maynard, Weslboro\ mr. Arte-
mas Brigham, Northboro', capt. Isaac Hariington, Shrcirsbury, capt. John Fuller, Lunen-
burg, mr. Daniel Putnam, Fitchburg, dr. Samuel "Willard, Uibridge, Josiah Whitney, esq.
Harvard, rrir. Jonathan Day, Dudley, capt. Thomas M. Baker, Upton, capt. Timothy
Parker, Sturbridge, major Martin Kingsley, Hardwick, rev. Joseph Davis, Holden, hon.
John Taylor, Douglass, dr. Joseph Wood, Grafton, Jonathan Grant, esq. capt. Samuel
Peckham, Petersham, John Frye, esq. Roycdston, mr. Stephen Holden, Westminster, capt.
Joel Fletcher, Templeton, mr. Timothy Fuller, Princeton, mr. Jacob WiWaid, Ashbiirnham,
mr. Moses Hale, Wiwhcndon, capt. Josiah Wood, Northbndge, mr. Joseph Stone, Ward,
mr. David Stearns, Milford, mr. Jonas Temple, Boylston, Daniel Ilsley, esq. Falmouth,
mr. S. Longfellow, jun. Gorhum, William Widgery, New Gloucester, capt. David Murry,
New Castle, hon. Samuel Thompson, Topsham, mr, Jonah Crosby, Winslow, mr. Zacb-
eus Beal, Bowdoinham, William Jones, esq. Bristol, capt. James Carr, Hallowcll, mr.
Joshua Bean, Winthrop, mr. Valentine Rathbun, Pittsfield, mr. Comstock Betts, Rich-
mond, mr. Lemuel Collins, Lenox, capt. Jeremiah Pierce, Jldams, Ephraim Fitch, esq,
Egremont, major Thomas Lusk, West Stockbridge, mr. John Hurlbert, Aljord, capt, Eze-
kiel Herrick, I'yrningham, mr. Joshua Lawton, London, mr. Timothy Mason, Windsor,
Ebenezer Pierce, esq. Partridgefidd, mr. David Vaughan, Hancock, capt. Jesse Bradley,
Lee, mr. Zenas Noble, Washi^tgton, mr. John Picket, jun, Sandisjield. Total Nays 168.
The open, manly and honourable conduct of the gentlemen who
composed the minority, in the great question on Wednesday, taken in
the honourable convention, was very different from the turbulent
opposers of the constitution in Pennsylvania, who, not content with
their declamatory and odious protest against its adoption, are now
endeavouring to involve their country in all the horrours of a civil
war, by exciting tumult and insurrection. On the vote of adoption
being declared,
Honourable mr. White rose, and snid, that notwithstanding be had
opposed the adoption of the constitution, uj)on the idea that it would
endanger the liberties of his country, yet, as a majority had seen fit to
adopt it, he should use his utmost exertions to induce his constituents
to live in peace under, and cheerfully submit to it.
He was followed by mr. Widgery, who said, that he should return
to his constituents, and inform them, that he had opposed the adoption
of this constitution, but that he had been overruled, and that he had
been carried by a majority of wise and understanding men : that he
should endeavoin- to sow the seeds of union and peace among the peo-
ple lie rejtrosented — and that he hoped, and believed, that no person
would wish for, or suggest the measure of a PllOTEST; for, said he,
we must consider that this body is as full a representation of the
people, as can be conceived. After expressing his thanks for the
civility which the inhabitants of this town have shewn to the conven-
tion, and declaring, as his opinion, that they had not in the least inllu-
cnced the decision; he concluded by saying he should support, as
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much as in him lay, the constitution, and believed, as this state had
adopted it, not only 9, but the whole 13, would come into the measure.
General Whitney said, that though he had been opposed to the
constitution, he should support it as much as if he had voted for it.
Mr. CooLEY, {Amherst) said, that he endeavoured to govern himself
by the principles of reason, that he was directed to vote against the
adoption of the constitution, and that in so doing, he had not only
complied with his direction, but had acted according to the dictates of
his own conscience ; but that as it has been agreed to by a majority,
he should endeavour to convince his constituents of the propriety of its
adoption.
Doctor Taylor, also said, he had uniformly opposed the constitution,
that he found himself fairly beat, and expressed his determination to
go home, and endeavour to infuse a spirit of harmony and love, among
the people.
Other gentlemen expressed their inclination to speak, but it growing
late, the convention adjourned to Thursday morning, at ten o'clock.
Let this be told to the honmir of Massachitsetts ; to the reputation of her
citizens, as men ivilling to accfidcscc in that repuhlican principle, of sub-
mitting to the decision of a majority.
Yesterday, A. M. the Convention met, according to adjournment,
when a vote was passed for proceeding in procession to the state-
house, and there to declare the ratification of the FEDERAL CON-
STITUTION, which that honourable body, on Wednesday last, by a
majority of NINETEEN assented to, in behalf of the commonwealth
of Massachusetts. About 12 o'clock, the procession moved from their
place of session, preceded by the honourable vice-president of the
Convention. His excellency the president being seated in an elegant
vehicle, was drawn by THIPtTEEN patriotick and publick spirited
MECHANICKS, who thus expressed their love and respect for a man
who ever loved and respected his coxuitry,
The procession having arrived at the state-house, entered the senate-
chamber, from which his excellency the president, the vice-president,
secretary, high-sheriff of the county of Suffolk, and other respectable
characters, went out upon the balcony of the state-house, from whence
his excellency the president addressed the multitude who had assem-
bled below, in a short speech, preparatory to what they were about to
hear declared. The high-sheriff then declared the federal constitution
adopted and ratified by the Convention of the commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
After which the whole assembly testified their approbation by the
loudest huzzas.
An elegant repast being provided for the occasion in the senate-
chamber, the Convention, and a great number of other gentlemen,
partook thereof, and exhibited such marks of satisfaction, as fully
evinced, that this joyful event would tend to give vigour and energy
to our future continental administrations. After dinner the following
toasts were drank, viz.
1. His excellency the president and convention of Massachusetts.
2. The president and members of the late continental convention.
3. The states that have adopted the federal constitution.
4. A speedy accession to the union by those states who are yet to
deliberate upon the proposed constitution.
236 Ratification of the Federal Constitution. [July,
5. May the same candour, and liberality, which has so conspicuously
distinguished the minority of Massachusetts, prevail thro' every state
in the union.
6. May the United States of America be as distinguished for their
increase in agriculture, arts and manufactures, as they are for their
attachment to justice and the liberties of mankind.
7. The great and magnanimous ally of the United States of Amer-
idti — his most Christian majesty.
8. The United Netherlands.
9. May the States of America be the asylum of every distressed son
of liberty, throughout the world.
10. May the flag of American commerce be displayed in every
quarter of the globe.
11. May the landholders of America soon experience the happy
effects intended by the proposed constitution.
12. May the nations of the world, who would be our rivals in trade,
soon find their disappointment in the energy of our councils.
13. May peace, liberty, and safety, be the perpetual birthright of an
American.
It seems that the joy which the adoption of the proposed constitu-
tion has diffused, is not only general, but sincere and grateful. — The
rising sun of yesterday's morn, by its brightness and refulgent beams,
seemed to break forth, from the dusky horizon, with uncommon gran-
deur, partaking, as it were, of the joy in which an event so propitious
immersed the souls of the people. The bells of all the churches, &c. in
town, began ringing at early dawn, and continued, most of them with-
out intermission, thro' the day, and part of last evening.
The hardy sons of Neptune, seemed not to be insensible of the
importance of this great event ; for having procured a boat, which they
fixed on a sled, they continued to draw it through the town till near
the close of the day, frequently huzzaing, and loudly exulting in the
anticipation of reviving and flourishing commerce. In the boat was
displayed the flag of the United States, and musick, which kept con-
tinually playing.
In a cart, drawn by five horses, the British flag was displayed, and
insulted by numbers placed in the cart, armed with muskets, who
repeatedly discharged the contents of them through the tattered rem-
nant, in contempt of that faithless nation, whose exertions have been
unremitted since the peace, to cramp our commerce and obstruct all
our nautical proceedings.
Repeated marks of joy were exhibited during the course of the day
by the lovers and well wishers of our country, but we believe none
will exceed the exhibition which is to take place this day, as will
appear by the following
NOTICE
TO THE TRADESMEN.
THE COMMITTEE of MECIIANICKS appointed at their meet-
ing the 7th. ult. present their compliments to the several TRADES-
MEN, MECIIANICKS, and ARTIZANS of every description in the
town of Boston, and request their attendance at Faneuil Hall, this
morning, at NINE o'clock, in order to form and proceed in GRAND
1847.] Letter of Chief-Justice Sargeant. 237
PROCESSION therefrom, to testify their approbation of the ratification
of the Federal Constitution, by the Convention of this commonwealth
the 6th instant.
They recommend that the procession be formed as follows — First,
a Plough, drawn by a horse, with husbandmen carrying proper utensils
— Then the tradesmen, &c. of the town, each with some tool, deco-
rated ; to proceed by trades ; each trade with one person at its head.
With the ship-builders, &c. will be a boat, drawn by horses, properly
rnanned. They request that the procession may be as full as possible ;
that the several drummers, fifers, and other musicians in the town, will
join the procession, with their instruments.
The rout of the procession will be mentioned at the Hall.
Boston, February 7, 1788.
LETTER OF CHIEF-JUSTICE SARGEANT OF MASSA-
CHUSETTS.
[The following are extracts from a letter of Judge Sargeant to the Hon. Joseph Badger
f ., "J?"]""',^ H., who was a Delegate to the Convention of that state for the adoption
ot the i-ederal Constitution.]
I make no doubt but you have carefully compared ye old confederation with y« new
constitution and I wish you to review them again. Can there be such a thing as Gov-
ernment without Power 1 What is advice, recommendation, or requisition 1 ° It is not
Crovernment.— Congress has a right to raise an army, to make war and Peace, of
entering into Treaties and alliances to borrow money and appropriate ye same — to
ascertain ye sums necessary to be raised for ye Service of ye United States — to emit
bills of credit — to build and equip a navy, and to make requisitions on ye states for
their quota of men, to Cloath, arm and equip them. But who will lend Congress
Money when they have not Power to raise a Single Shilling to repay them 1 Who
will take their bills of Credit when every Body knows they can never redeem them?
Who will enlist into their army when Congress has no money to pay them a Bounty or
their wages or find them in Provisions 1 Who will build and equip a navy for them
without money ? Who will trouble themselves about Congress' making war or Peace
when they can't command a Shilling to support a war 1 To what Purpose is it to
appropriate money when they can't get it? — What end does it answer for other
nations to make treaties and alliances with Congress when any one State by its obsti-
nacy, fraud or some Paltry private interest may defeat y* treaty or by main force break
through It ? J J J J
What good end will be answered by ascertaining ye Sums necessary to be raised
when thirteen independent Legislatures are to judge whether those sums are necessary
or not and whether they will raise them or not and if one State won't raise their quota,
ye other states are more than foolish, they are distracted if they raise theirs.— What
effect will a requisition on ye states for raising, cloathing, arming, and equipping their
quotas of men have, when ye 13 Legislatures are left to judge of ye expediency, or neces-
sity of this equipment, whether they are not charged above their proportion — whether
It won't do as well sometime hence ? What security is it possible to have under such a
Government ? A Government without energy, without power. Zeal and enthusiasm
carried us thro' ye last war without any Government till March 17S1, when ye Confed-
eration was compleated and then we hobbled along 21 months longer under it until
peace took place, and since ye Peace, Requisitions from Congress have had no more effec*
than ye Pope's bulls wou'il have had. The old Confederation is just ye same to ye
United States as a people, as a milk and water diet wou'd be to a labouring man, both
wou'd grow weaker and weaker till they were not able to crawl. Nothing ever gave us
any respectability abroad but ye readiness and chearfulness with which we complied
with all ye recommendations of Congress when we had no Government at all. That ena-
bled us to form treaties with other nations, to hire money, and their hatred to Great Brit-
ain engaged them to join in ye war against her. The nations in Europe discovered this
weakness long before we did. Great Britain for -3 years has refused to make any Treaty
of commerce with us, has shut all her Ports against our shipping, while our Ports are
filled with their shipping and seamen and are picking up our seamen for their employ
238 Letter of [July,
— they bring their Produce and manufactures to us to buy but won't let us carry our
own to them. They have embarrass'd our commerce with other nations by setting
ys Algerines upon our shipping and thereby obliged us to give 5 per Cent, to them for
insurance against the Algerines — all this while we have not had y^ power to retalliate
upon them in one Single Article. The other Powers viz : France, Holland, Spain and
Portugal have now taken y'= hint and are imposing duties upon our Produce and Manu-
factures to ye great encouragement of their own and discouragement of ours, and we
can't make any Regulations to counterwork them. Massachusetts some years ago took
ye lead and made some very advantageous Regulations. New Hampshire followed, and
Rhode Island adopted a small part. Soon y^ People in New Hampshire grew restive
and obliged y^ Government to repeal y^ same. Rhode Island followed and Massachu-
setts was obliged to follow them, so that you see what a rope of sand we are. This
conduct of ye European nations will in time, if it produces good Government, prove of
eminent advantage to us. They drained us of almost all our Cash. This put People
upon being industrious and frugal. Industry has occasioned great improvements in
agriculture and in manufactures. The first has rendered Provisions plenty and so
cheap that we sell them to almost all nations. The latter has supplied us with many
necessaries which we used to send cash for, and we remitted to other nations pay for
what necessaries we wanted. Frugality has prevented us from sending our Cash
abroad for many Superfluities which we can do as well or perhaps better without ; so
that now it is an undoubted fact that y* exports from America greatly exceed ye im-
ports ; consequently Cash may now become as plenty as it wou'd be best it shou'd be.
The old Confederation without Power or Energy destroyed ye Credit of ye United
States. The scarcity of Cash, and ye embarrassments of ye Government, for want of
some fixed System of finance has destroyed ye credit of ye individual States — different
Tender acts in different States, different sorts of paper money in different States, (for
almost all ye States have either paper money or tender acts,) have destroyed private
Credit: so that we are now as a people and as individuals totally without either public
or private Credit. Under these circumstances money never can circulate in plenty, let
ye advantages for importing it be what they may —
Is it now possible for a Government, under these disadvantages, whether it be conti-
nental or particular, to support itself any length of time ? "Will not private industry be
discouraged? Can such a Government protect ye industrious from ye hands of invaders
or ye more savage hands of violence among ourselves? Anarchy will soon rear its
head and ye Tyranny of some ambitious Demasfogue will soon tread on its heels.
Suppose for a moment ye General Court of New Hampshire or JNIassachusetts were to
agree that such a sum of money was necessary to be raised for ye building and main-
taining of a colledge for supporting schools in diflerent Parts, for supporting ministers,
for encouraging ye Iron manufactory, ye manufactory of cloath, for repairing ye high-
ways, for training and disciplining ye militia, and procuring a stock of guns and ammu-
nition and building forts for ye defence of ye State and then send a recommendation to
ye several towns desiring them to raise their quota of that sum, being so much.
Wou'd not this be a laughable way of raising money for ye public exigences? One
town wou'd say there was no need of building a Colledge ; others wou'd say there is
no need of Schools or ministers; let them that work Iron and cloath get their own
pay; our highways will do well enough without repairs; ye militia are good gunners
already, there is no need of forts, and there is no war at hand, and we can do without
Guns and ammunition a little longer; besides all they have rated our town too high.
Wou'd not this be ye common language ? A precious little money wou'd be raised, I
trow. Let me ask, if ye People in our town meetings are competent Judges of ye ne-
cessity and advantage of raising money for these purposes ? You will instantly answer
me, no not one in six. Can they have large and extensive views of ye interest, of ye es-
sential and important interests of ye whole state '. No, perhaps, not one, tho many of
them when they had met with other persons from all parts of ye stale, and had freely
conversed witti them might be good Judges afterwards. How absurd and impolitic then
is it to trust ye great affairs and interests of a continent, 1500 miles long and 1000 miles
wide to ye determination of 2000 men deputed from some little spots of G miles square
ye greatest part of wlioin never went further than ye next market town perhaps, or at
ye outside to ye sliire town of ye state and never expects to go again after his )-ear is
up, or if he does, it is only to get his 'M. Gd. a day without labour or at ye most to have
y honour of saving a small Tax upon his own town — and these men are not to meet
altogether where they might, if disposed, get ye necessary information to form a Judg-
ment by, — but in thirteen dilferent places where they have different interests, different
leaders and different information. How much more ridiculous is it then, that all these
men are to determine of ye necessity of Peace or War — of ye sums of Money neces-
sary to be raised, of ye best and easiest mode of raising it thro' ail ye states, regulating
ye value of money thro' all ye states, of definiiiir and punishing Piracies and felonies on
ye high seas and of Offences against ye law of nations — when it is necessary and proper
1847.] Chief -Justice Sarg-eant. 239
to grant Letters of Marque and reprisal — what are y^ rights and duties of Ambassa-
dors, Consuls and public ministers, what are proper rules respecting captures ^A•here
other nations are concerned with us in y^ capture or are interested in y^ vessel captured,
what regulations of Trade may be carried into effect in other nations so as not to
injure our own commerce. These and a thousand other matters respecting our inter-
course with other nations and other great national concerns, must be determined by
some Body of men with decision and be carried into effect too. How preposterous is it
then for us to think of going on under y'' old Confederation where y*^ several states or
some of them wo u'd hiss any Law that might be proposed on those matters out of Doors.
Now let ns consider y** new Constitution. Are there any objects, of Legisla-
tion in this, which were not left to y'^ decision of Congress under y'^ old Articles '/
Very few, save that of Regulating commerce with foreign nations for want of which
we have suffered enough already — also to form a rule for naturalization Laws
about Bankruptcies — fix y'' standard of weights and measures — to promote y° prog-
ress of arts and Sciences — to prevent counterfeiting y<= Securities and current coin
of y« states, to provide for organizing, arming, disciplining and calling forth y^ militia
on necessary occasions; to exercise exclusive Jurisdiction over 10 miles square of land
where Congress may sit, if so much is ceded to them by any state to their satisfaction
and such other places where continental arsenals are kept. Our People are taught y<^
necessity of this provision for if a man of less penetration and decision had been in y^
chair y'= year before last — they would have lost their most useful and costly magazine.
Is it not reasonable that these matters shou'd be done v/ith uniformity thro' y<-' slates ?
Can these great objects ever be accomplished without making laws to bind all persons
in y^ Jurisdiction 'i Who are to make those Laws but y^ Representatives chosen by
y^ People at large every two years, and where an equal representation is provided for,
and a Senate chosen by y*^ state Legislatures, one third of which are to be chosen every
two years. When Laws are made they are nonsensical unless they can be carried into
execution; therefore it is necessary somebody shou'd have a Power of determining
when they are broken, and to decree y'= forfieture in consequence of such breach. This
shows y" necessity of y" Judicial Power — and an executive with y"^ necessary officers
are requisite for carrying those decrees into execution — and without all this y<-' whole
parade of making laws wou'd be idle.
That these parts, y« Judicial and executive, shou"d be appointed by congress is nec-
essary in order that y'' proceedings may be uniform and to prevent one state from con-
niving at or disregarding y'= laws made for y'' benefit of y*^ whole. If they are to raise
money they must have officers to collect it. These must be appointed by Congress or
such men will be appointed by particular states as will shew y^ most favour — and
look thro' y*^ whole, I believe you will not find a Single Power given but what would
maim y"^ constitution if it was left out. Perhaps it may he said this will be an expensive
Government. The Legislative will not be more expensive, if so much, as y'^ present
congress for after they have got matters a going properly, they may be at home half
their time. The other officers must be paid it is true, but when we consider y^ advan-
tages of a steady uniform Government with proper energy, I believe we shall find ye
Benefits purchased at a cheap rale. Perhaps some may say that this annihilates our
own state Governments, and our own Legislatures will have nothing to do ; but y<=
Laws respecting criminal offenders in all cases, except Treason, are subjects for Legis-
lation. We may increase, lessen, or change punishments for crimes as we think best,
and make any act criminal or posnal as far as Law can make it so at our pleasure. The
regulating Towns, parishes, Providing ministers, schools, looking after Poor persons, pun-
ishing Idlers, vagabonds &c. &c. regulating Highways, bridges, fisheries, common fields
&c. are also matters pertaining to y^ General court — but above all y'= great rules for reg-
ulating inheritances, descent of estates, Partition of them, last wills and Testaments,
executors, Administrators, and Guardians are subjects for our own Legislation — y
appointment of all courts, and y^ rules of Proceeding in them and of determining all
controversies between our own citizens. Rules of Legitimacy, maniage and divorce
and in fine all matters not expressly given to congress are still to be the subjects of our
own Legislation to be carried into Effect by our own courts and officers. Over what
things does y^ constitution give congress a Power only those of great national concern,
"which require a large compreh(;nsive view and which. Heaven knows, our Houses of
R-p-s-t-tives were never capable of comprehending or of judging whether they were
acting right or wrong. — I write very freely to you, without any reserve. Y'= regard
I have for my Children, my Kinsmen, my friends, my Neighbours, Posterity and my
country, makes me bless God that those objects are likely for ever to be taken out of
such hands, two thirds of whom were never from their fire side before, and never com-
prehended in their view more than their own farms and their own little private interest.
I cou'd write a volume on this subject, but thus much must suflice for y"^ present. I
believe you are tired now as well as your affectionate
Kinsman and sincere friend and Serv'
Nath'l Peaslee Sargeant.
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NOTES.
Exeter. "Exeter New Church,'' afterwards called '• Tlie Second Church of
Christ in Exeter.'^* A considerable number of the members of the First Church
seceded, and "embodied into a New Church, on a day of Fasting and Prayer,
June 7, 1744." There is an error in several publications, giving 1748 as the
date of the formation of that church. This error is found on the monumental
stone of Rev. Daniel Rogers, in the graveyard, in Exeter. It is not strange that,
in so long an inscription, there should have been, through inadvertency, an
omission, by the engraver, or in his copy, of the word installed, immediately
after the name. The words, Pastor of a church gathered in Exeter, should have
been marked by a parenthesis. The inscription on the gravestone was copied
by Alden, into his Collections, and thus currency has been, unintentionallyj
given to the error. Original documents show the facts in the case.
The causes of the secession, which issued in the establishment of a New
Church in Exeter, were of a religious nature, but the presentation of them does
not come within the scope of this work, and besides, we have not space for their
discussion.
The Rev. Daniel Rogers was born in Ipswich, Ms., in 1707, and graduated H.
C. 1725. He received ordination, without a pastoral charge, by a council, which
met at York, July 13. 1742. The ministers of the council were Rev. Messrs.
Jeremiah Wise of Berwick, Me. ; Nicholas Oilman of Durham, N. H. ; John
Rogers of Kittery, (now Eliot,) Me. ; and Samuel Moody of York^ Me. Rev.
Daniel Rogers "had been many years a tutor in Harvard College, was a pious
faithful minister of Jesus Christ, and a worthy son of Rev. John Rogers, pastor
of the first church in Ipswich, who died, Dec. 28, 1745, in his 80th year. He
was a son of John Rogers of the same place, a physician, and preacher of
God's word, and President of Harvard College, who died, July 2, 1684, aged
54 years. He was eldest son of the Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, who came from
England, in 1636, settled at Ipswich, colleague pastor with the Rev. Nathaniel
Ward, and died, July 2, 1655, aged 57 years. He was son of the Rev. John
Rogers, a famous minister of God's word at Dedham, in England, who died Oct.
18, 1639, aged 67 years. He was grandson of John Rogers of London, Preben-
dary of St Paul's, Vicar of St. Sepulchre's, and Reader of Divinity, who was
burnt at Smithfield, Feb. 14, 1555, first martyr in Queen Mary's reign." [3Ion-
iimental Stone ; Alden' s Epitaphs.] Rev. Daniel Rogers died. Dee. 9, 1785, aged
79. When the Covenant of the 2nd church was adopted, it was signed by 30
males and 11 females. During Mr Rogers' ministry, 22 males and 39 females
were added. It is well known, that Mr. Whitefield preached a few times at
Exeter. During the last week in September, 1770, he preached four times in
Portsmouth. On Saturday morning he rode to Exeter, and preached to a large
concourse of people, assembled in the open air. It was his last sermon. In
the afternoon, he rode to Newburyport, where he died the next morning, on the
30th of September. He was interred on the 2nd of October. Of his pall bear-
ers were Rev. Dr. Haven of Portsmouth, and Rev. Daniel Rogers of Exeter.
" When the corpse was placed at the foot of the pulpit close to the vault, the
Rev. Daniel Rogers made a very affecting prayer, and openly confessed that
under God, he owed his conversion to that man of God whose precious remains
now lay before them. Then he cried out, 0 my father, my father ! Then
stopped and wept, as though his heart would break ; and the people weeping
all through the place. Then he recovered, and finished his prayer and sat down
and wept." [Dr. Gillie's Memoirs of Whitefield.]
The Rev. Joseph Brown was educated at Lady Huntingdon's Seminary, and
was settled in the ministry at Epping, Essex, England, until he came to this
country. ' When dismissed at Exeter, he removed to Deer Isle, Me., where he
was installed, 1804, and where he died, Sept. 13, 1819, aged 57. From the
death of Mr. Rogers to the close of ]Mr. Brown's ministry, in the 2nd church in
Exeter, there were added fourteen males, and twenty-four females. During
Mr. Brown's residence at Deer Isle, he was engaged in soliciting aid for some
* This is not the church of which the Rev. Mr. Hurd is pastor.
246 Congregational Churches and [Jwly?
charitable enterprise. For that purpose he called on some of the people of
Portsmouth. They received him kindly, and only objected that they had just
been doing for f/iis, — that^ — and the other objects of benevolence. His reply
is worthy of notice for the sentiment it contains : " I love to come among these
have been doing folks." On the church book are the baptisms of his son Amer-
icus, in 1793 ; his sou Charles Moulson, in 1794 ; and his son Daniel Rogers,
in 1797. Rev. Charles M. Brown has been a zealous and useful Seamen's
Chaplain. From the close of Mr. Brown's ministry, in the 2nd church in
Exeter, to 1 802, (there were admitted three males, and nine females. There is
then a chasm in the records, till Sept. 18, 1823, when a majority of the mem-
bers remaining in Exeter, and they females, met at the house of Mrs. Martha
Poor. Their proceedings are regularly entered in the church book, the last
date being May 22, 1824.
They had no pastor after Mr. Brown. For a few years they had occasional
preaching. They never formally disbanded; but most of them united, or min-
gled in the observance of religious ordinances, with other churches. Their
meeting-house stood where Maj. Waddy V. Cobb's house now stands, on Front
street.
A New Church was formed Dec. 24, 1813, which is now styled " The Second
Church in Exeter.'^ The ministers invited on the occasion by Letters Missive
from '-'several members of the Religious Society, in the Upper Congregational
Society in Exeter," were the Rev. Messrs. Porter of Rye, Holt of Epping,
Abbot of Hampton Falls, Webster of Hampton, and French of North Hampton,
Mr. Hosea Hiklrelh, professor of mathematics and natural philosophy, in the
Academy, and who was also a preacher, supplied the pulpit for some time. Mr.
Hildreth was ordained in Gloucester, Ms., in 1825 ; and installed in West-
borough, Ms., in 1834. He died in Sterlina", Ms., his native place, July 10,
1835, aged 53.
Rev. Isaac Hurd, pastor of the present Second Church, was born in Charles-
town, Ms., Dec. 7, 1785; graduated H. C. 1806; studied theology with Rev.
Dr. Osgood of Medford, Ms. ; and afterwards at Divinity Hall, in Edinburgh,
Scotland ; and commenced preaching in the city of London. He was orilained
pastor of the First Church in Lynn, Ms., Sept. 15, 1813, resigned JMay 22,
1816, and was, by the unanimous invitation of "The Second Congregational
Church, in Exeter," installed their pastor, Sept. 11, 1817. The sermon was
preached by the Rev. Daniel Dana, D. D., of Newburyport, from 2 Tim. i : 7.
The father of Mr. Hurd was Joseph Hurd, Esq., of Charlestown, Ms., whose
brother, Isaac Hurd, M. D., graduated at H. C. in 1776, and was a physician
of celebrity, in Concord, Ms. The Rev. Mr. Hurd married, March 16, 1819,
Mrs. Elisabeth Emery of Exeter, whose maiden name was Folsora. One of
the sons of Mr. Hurd died in early childhood. His other son, Francis Parkman
Hurd, graduated at H. C. in 1839, and received the degree of M. D. from the
University of Pennsylvania, in 1845.
GospoRT, or Star Island, is one of a cluster of eight small islands usually
called The Isles of Shoals, composed of beds of rocks, partly covered with
soil. They are about nine miles from Portsmouth Light House, and twenty-
one from Newburyport Lights. Five of these islands are within the limits of
Maine. Of these. Hog Island is the largest of the whole group, and contains
about 350 acres. Of the three in New Hampshire, Gosport, or Star Island,
formerly called Appledore, is the largest, and contains 150 acres. White
Island, on which the Light House is located, is only one acre. These islands
were visited, as early as 1614, by the celebrated navigator, John Smith, who
gave them nis own name ; but they have long been called " The Isles of
Shoals." They invited settlement, merely by the advantages they furnished
for fishery. This business was prosperous, for about a century, previous to the
American Revolution. The population varied from 300 to 600, employing a
number of schooners and other craft. A meeting-house, previous to 1641, was
erected on Hog Island, where the people from the several islands used to
a8.semble. There was also a Court House on the same island. At a subsequent
period, a meeting-house was built on Star Island, where the greater part of the
mhabitants have resided.
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham County. 247
Rev. Joseph Hull came from England, and settled in Weymouth, Ms., in
1635. He resigned in 1639, and afterwards preached at the Isles of Shoals.
He is mentioned as " of the Isle of Sholes," by Dr. Cotton Mather, in his list of
the first class of New England ministers. \Magnalia, Vol. I., B. 3.]
Rev. John Brock came to New England in 1637. He commenced preaching
in Rowley, and afterward labored, a number of years, at the Shoals. He was
esteemed eminently pious. The celebrated Mr. Mitchel of Cambridge said of
him, •' He dwells as near heaven as any man upon earth." Rev. John Allin of
Dedham observed, " I scarce ever knew any man so familiar with the great
God as his dear servant Brock." There were several remarkable coincidences
between JMr. Brock's prayers and providential occurrences afterward. A man,
whose principal property was his iishing-boat, and who had been very service-
able in conveying to the place of meeting the inhabitants of other islands,
lost his boat in a storm. He lamented his loss to Mr. Brock, who said to him,
" Go home, honest man, I '11 mention the matter to the Lord, you '11 have j'our
boat to-morrow." Mr. I3rock made the matter a subject of prayer. The next
day the anchor of a vessel fastened upon the boat and drew it up.
The people were persuaded by Mr. Brock to observe one day in each month,
as an extra season of religious exercises. On one occasion, the roughness of
the weather had for several days prevented fishing. On the day of meeting,
the weather was fine, and the men wished the meeting put by. Mr. Brock,
perceiving that they were determined not to attend, said to them. If you will go
avjay, I say unto you, catch fish if you can. But as for you that will tarry and
worship the Lord Jesus Christ this day, I uull pray unto him for you, that you may
take fish till you are weary. Thirty men went away, and five tarried. The
thirty caught but four fishes. The five, who tarried, went out afterward and
took about five hundred.
Mr. Brock continued at the Shoals till 1662, when he removed to Reading,
Ms., where he was settled, as successor of Rev. Samuel Hough, whose widow
he married, and where he continued till his death, in his 68th year. For other
particulars of Mr. Brock see JNIagnalia, Vol. II., B. 4, and Am. Quar. Reg., Vol.
VIII., p. 140, and Vol. XL, pp. 176, 190.
Rev. Samuel Belcher, who graduated H. C. in 1659, was preacher at the Shoals
in 1672. From 1698 to 1711, he was pastor of the 2nd church in Newbury,
which became the 1st in West Newbury. He died in Ipswich, his native place,
Aug. 13, 1714, aged 74. " He was a good scholar, a judicious divine ; and a
holy, humble man." [Am. Quar. Reg., Vol. VIL, p. 259.]
Rev. Jolm Tucke is understood to have been the only pastor ever ordained at
the Shoals. The writer of this article has not been able to ascertain how the
people were supplied, during the forty years immediately preceding the set-
tlement of Mr. Tucke. Mr. Tucke was the son of John, who was the son of Ed-
ward, who was the son of Robert, who emigrated from Gorlston, Suffolk, Eng.,
about the year 1636, and was among the first settlers in Hampton, N. H. Mr.
Tucke's ordination sermon was preached by Rev. Jabez Fitch of Portsmouth, from
Matt, iv : 19 — I will make you, fishers of men. It is said that Mr. Tucke was fur-
nished with a large library, and was, notwithstanding his isolated situation, ex-
tensively acquainted with the affairs of his times. He was one of the forty-five
ministers, whose attestations, by letter, to the revival in 1743, were published.
His remains rest in Gosport. The following inscription on his monumental
stone, has been considered a just tribute to his memory.
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Rev. John Tuck, A. M.
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and died August 12. 1773.
M. 72.
He was affable and polite in his manners ;
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of great Piety and Integrity;
given to hospitality;
248 Cotiffreg-ational Churches and [July,
Diligent and faithful in his pastoral
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Mr Tucke married, Nov. 26, 1724, Mary Dole of Hampton, a descendant of
""^rS^ tI"^^^ Mr. Tucke of the Shoals, was born in 1740, grad-
nated H. C. 1758 ; ordained at Epsom, Sept. 23, 1761 married, March 4, 1 -62
i Mary, daughte'r of Rev. Samuel Parsons of Rye. Love M daughter of Mr
Tucke of EpsSm, married Simeon Drake. These last mentioned were the parents
of Samuel G. Drake, M. A., of Boston. Mr. Tucke of Epsom remained m that
place till the time of the Revolution. While on\s ^-^.^Oiom^^^^^^'^y^'
Chaplain, he was taken with the small-pox, of which he died m Salem, JN. Y.,
Feb 9, 1777, in the 37th year of his age. ,
Not long after the delth of the Rev. Mr. Tucke of Gosport, the war of the
Revolution commenced. The inhabitants were exceedingly exposed ; busines^
was arrested, and many left the Islands not to return. The population for he
St half century, has varied from 66 to 103. The preachers who have resided
there have also instructed the school, and have been supported in part, by ttie
inhabitants, and in part by contributions from benevolent \°"«f !' ^";^;":^^^^^^^^^^
uals Near the beginnin- of the present century, Rev. Josiah Stevens was lo-
cated at the Shoals. There was at that time, a comfortable parsonage house
and a stone meeting-house, which was also the school-house, on Gosport Mr.
Stevens was much respected and beloved, and very useful as a minister and
teacher. He wa^ born^in KiUingworth, Ct., about 1740. /" "^^^ure age he re
moved, with his wife and five or six children, to Newport, N. H. He auled m
founding the church in that place, and was one of its deacons. He served ^^o
short teTms in the Revolutionary war ; and was in the battle of Benmngton^
A fellow-soldier spake of him, as a man of decided piety who amidst the bust e
of the camp, was constant in his morning and evening devotions. Immediately
after the adoption of the State Constitution, he received a civil commission and
transacted much business, as a magistrate. He was oi)f" engaged in teach^j
After commencing to preach, he labored for a time m Goshen. His father ^^ as
Josiah Stevens. A son of Rev. Mr. Stevens, Maj Jo«>f,^ fevens was also a
deacon of the church in Newport, where he died, in 1844, aged 81. He was
father of Hon. Josiah Stevens of Concord, who was born in Newport, Jan. ^b,
1795 and was in 1838 elected Secretary of State. His eldest son is Josiati
The Rev. Mr. Stevens died in Gosport, where the following inscription is tound
on his gravestone :
In memory of the Hev. Josiah Stevens, a faithful instructor of youth, and pious
minister of Jesus Christ, (supported on this Island, by the Society for propagating the
gospel,) who died, July 2, 1804, aged 64 years.
Rev. Samuel Sewall, who labored several years as pastor in Edgecomb, Me ,
removed in 1824 to the Isles of Shoals, "being employed by a benevolent
society in Newbury port and vicinity, as ^missionary and continued in ins
employment until the time of his death." He died in Rye, N. H afte a shoit
sickness, March 16, 1826, leaving the character of an exemplary Chnstian,
and a devoted and useful minister. Rev. Uri^en Smith, of the Free-will Bap-
tist denomination, preached there in 1837. Recently, the Society lor 1 ropa-
gating the Gospel have employed Rev. A. Plumcr as preacher, and Mrs. I'lu-
mer, as teacher. , , , ,v i ♦ rmon
GuEENLANn. It is uot ascertained when the church was gathered at Green-
land. It consisted of nineteen members when the Rev. Wdlumi Men their
first minister, was ordained. He was born in Boston, Ms., in 1676, graduated
H. C. in 1703 ; ordained July 15, 1707 ; died, Sept. 8, 1760, aged 84 Kev. Di.
Langdon, in his sermon at the ordination of Mr. IMacclnitock, as colleague, said
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to the people, " Let not your affections be withdrawn from him, who has spent
his strength in your service ; and now, bowing under his infirmities, is no
longer able to perform his public work ; but is preparing to leave you, that he
may join the church triumphant. Remember he is still your pastor ; and, tho'
he cannot minister to you as formerly, he is still concerned for your spiritual
welfare, pouring out his soul the more earnestly in prayer for you, as he sees the
time of his departure is at hand." During Mr. Allen's ministry 293 were added
to the church. In 1728, forty-four were added; in 1735, thirty; in 1742, thirty;
in 1756, the last year of his active ministry, thirteen. Mrs. Eleanor Allen, his
consort, died Jan. 16, 1734-5, aged 52; '-'an early convert, eminent for holiness,
prayerfulness, watchfulness, zeal, prudence, weanedness from the world, self-
denial, faithfulness, and charity." Mr. Allen is said to have married, for his
second wife, Elisabeth Weare of Hampton Falls.
Rev. Samuel 3Iacclmtock, D. D., second pastor, was a son of Mr. William
Macclintock, who came from the north of Ireland, and settled in Medford, Ms. :
was a respectable farmer, the husband of four wives, the father of nineteen chil-
dren, and died aged 90. His third wife accompanied him to this country. She
was the mother of Samuel, who was born at Medford, May 1, 1732. He was
religiously educated, from early childhood. His classical education, which
commenced in the grammar-school, at Medford, was continued under the in-
struction of the celebrated Master Minot, at Concord, Ms. ; and, afterward, under
the preceptorship of the Rev. Mr. Abercrombie, a clergyman, eminent for piety
and learning, in an Academy, near Northampton, Ms. Mr. Macclintock gradu-
ated at the College of New Jersey, 1751. Before the expiration of his senior year,
he was invited, by Pres. Burr, to accept an appointment to a tutorship, which, on
account of other plans, he declined. He was ordained at Greenland, colleague
with Mr. Allen, Nov. 3, 1756. The strain of Dr. Macclintock's preaching was
evangelical, serious, instructive, plain, and practical ; his style manly and ner-
vous ; his delivery solemn and unaffected. His sermons were always the fruit
of close application, and finished with a degree of accuracy, that few attempt,
and fewer attain.
He ardently espoused the cause of his country ; and was repeatedly with the
army in the Revolution, in the capacity of Chaplain. Three of his sons fell in
the contest. He had fifteen children by his first marriage, and one by his sec-
ond. His last preaching was on the annual Fast, April 19, 1804. He died of
a pulmonic fever on the 27th of the same month. His funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Dr. Buckminster of Portsmouth, from 1 Cor. iii : 22. The
executor of Dr. Macclintock's will was directed by him, to place only a plain
stone at his grave, for which he had prepared the last sentence of the following
inscription.
" To the Memory of Samuel Macclintock, D. D. who died April 27, 1804, in the 72d
year of his age, and the 4Sth of his ministry. His body rests lure in the certain hope of a
resurrection to life and immortality, tvhen Christ shall appear, the second time, to consummate
the great design of his mediatorial kingdom." [Mden's Epitaphs ; Dr. Buckminster'' s Serm.^
Dr. Macclintock's publications were, a Sermon on the Justice of God in the
Mortality of Man, 1759 ; the Artifices of Deceivers, 1770 ; Herodias, or cruelty
and revenge the effects of unlawful pleasure, 1772 ; Sermon at the commence-
ment of the new Constitution in New Hampshire, 1784; Correspondence with
Rev. John Cosens Ogden, 1791 ; Sermon, The Choice, occasioned by the
drought, the fever, and the prospect of war, 1798 ; Oration, commemorative of
Washington, 1800. [Allen's Biog. Die. : Piscataqim Evan. Mag. Vol. I.]
Rev. James Armstrong Neal, third pastor in Greenland, was a son of John
Neal of Portsmouth, afterward of Londonderry, who married Mary Leavitt of
North Hampton. Their other children were Moses Leavitt, Esq., of Dover,
N. H. ; John, superintendent of the Orphan house, Charleston, S. C. ; Mary,
wife of Maj. Gershom Cheney, of Rutland, Vt. ; Sarah B. ; Sophia W., who
married Capt. Samuel F. Leavitt of North Hampton ; Joseph, of Hampton ;
and Nathaniel P., of New Sharon, Me. Rev. Mr. Neal was born ia 1774. He
had a good academical education, and was some years preceptor of a young
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250 Congregational Churches and Ministers. [July,
ladies' school, in Philadelphia. He was patronized by Rev. Dr. Green, to
whose church he belonged, and under whose direction he commenced his the-
ological studies. Although he had not been a member of any college, such
were his literary attainments, that Dr. Nesbit, President of Dickinson College,
conferred upon him the degree of M. A. in 1802. Mr. Neal received license
from the Piscataqua Association. He was ordained at Greenland, May 22,
1807. The exercises were. Prayer by Rev. Peter Holt of Epping ; Sermon by
Rev. Jesse Appleton of Hampton, from Hag. ii : 6, 7 ; Ordaining Prayer by
Rev. William Morrison of Londonderry ; Charge by Rev. Timothy Upham of
Deerfield ; Fellowship by Rev. J. French of North Hampton ; Prayer by Rev.
H. Porter of Rye. Mr. Neal possessed popular talents, and died much
regretted, after suffering greatly, from an organic disease of the heart, July 18,
1808, aged 34. He married Christiana Palmer, a lady from Kelso, Scotland.
They had two sons. The oldest, John P., died Nov. 14, 1806, aged 2 years.
Their other son, Joseph Clay Neal, has resided in Philadelphia, and is known
to the public, as the editor of the Philadelphian ; author of the Charcoal
Sketches. [Piscat. Ev. Mag. ; Aldeni's Epitaphs ; Grahams Mag.^
Rev. E'phraim Abbot, fourth pastor in Greenland, was of the Concord branch
of the Abbot family. He was born in New Castle, Me., in 1779. His father
was Benjamin, who was son of Benjamin of Concord, who was son of Thomas,
who was son of George, who settled in Andover, Ms., in 1647, and who is said
to have emigrated from Yorkshire, England. Rev. Mr. Abbot of Greenland
graduated H. C. 1806, and at And. Theo. Sem. 1810, and was ordained at Green-
land, Oct. 27, 1813. The sermon was by Rev. Eliphalet Pearson, LL. D., from
Matt, x: 16. Mr. Abbot married Mary Holyoke, daughter of Dr. Pearson, who,
after he resigned his professorship in the And. Theo. Sem., resided in Mr.
Abbot's family, in Greenland, where he deceased, in 1826. For some account
of Mr. Abbot's missionary labors, before he was settled at Greenland, see "The
New Hampshire Repository," Vol. II.. No. 2.
Mr. Abbot's health becoming infirm, in consequence of a wound in his side,
and not being able to confine himself entirely to the labors of a pastor, he be-
came the first preceptor of the Academy in the place, established by George
Bracket, Esq. He resigned his ministry, Oct. 28, 1828. The church, at his
ordination, consisted of nineteen members. During his ministry thirty-seven
were added. He removed to Westford, Ms., and took charge of the Academy
in that place. His second marriage was with IVIiss Bancroft, daughter of Amos
Bancroft, M. D., of Grolon, Ms.
Rev. Samuel Wallace Clark was born in Hancock, N. H., Dec. 15, 1795, grad-
uated D. C. 1823 ; ordained at Greenland, Aug. 5, 1829. His father, John Clark,
was grandson of Robert Clark, who emigrated from the north of Ireland to Lon-
donderry, N. H., in company with the early settlers of that place ; though not
among the first. Rev. S. W. Clark was the second of ten cluldren, and the
eldest of four sons. His brother, Rev. William Clark, was several years pastor
of the 1st church in Wells, Me., and has since been extensively known, in his
agency for the A. B. C. F. M. Rev. Mr. Clark of Greenland married Frances
M., daughter of Dea. Robert Clark, for many years an elder of the Presbyterian
church, in New Boston. She deceased July 12, 1832, leaving one child, Fran-
ces Wallace. Mr. Clark's second marriage was with Rebecca Elisabeth Howe,
a descendant of the Pilgrim, John Alden. She is a daughter of Josiah Howe,
M. D., of Templeton, and afterwards of Westminster, ]\ls. The children of Mr.
Clark, by the second marriage, were John Howe, Lucy Barrow, and William
Wallace ; the last of whom deceased Aug. 19, 1846.
When Mr. Clark was ordained, his church consisted of twenty-eight mem-
bers. In 1846, there were forty communicants.
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Genealogies. 251
GENEALOGIES.
THE WOLCOTT FAMILY.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
Henry Wolcott was the first of the Wolcott Family who settled in New-
England. He owned a considerable landed property in his native country,
which he held in capite, part of which he sold about the time he left England ;
the rest of the estate was sold at sundry times by himself and his descendants ;
the last remains were sold since the Declaration of Independence, by Henry
Allen, Esq., of Windsor, who claimed it by female descent. From circum-
stances it seems probable that the family are of Saxon origin. Mr. Wolcott to
avoid the ecclesiastical hierarchy of the English Church, was induced to come
into this country. He first settled at Dorchester, where he continued till 1636,
when he came with the first settlers to the town of Windsor, and with four other
gentlemen, namely, Mr. Ludlow, Mr. Newberry, Mr. Stoughton, and Major Ma-
son, undertook the settlement of that town, to which they gave the name Dorches-
ter. The towns of Hartford and Wethersfield were settled the same year, though
the town which is now called Windsor was, upon the first emigration, by far
the most considerable. Previous to this settlement on Connecticut River, one
had been made at Springfield, under the patronage of Mr. Pynchon ; and an
earlier settlement, with commercial views, had been made at Saybrook, by Mr.
Fenwick, agent to Lords Say and Seal and Brook. Those who settled on Con-
necticut River, in the year 1636, were united with the people of Massachusetts
in religious and civil polity, and seem to have been much under their influence till
1638, when they adopted a civil constitution for themselves, and Mr. Ludlow
was chosen their first Governor, and Mr. Wolcott a magistrate, then called an
Assistant, to which office he was annually chosen till his death, in 1655. His
eldest son Henry was one of the Patentees, whose name is inserted in the
Charter granted by Charles U. Mr. Ludlow went to the West Indies, and
left no posterity in this country. Major Mason, it is said, had no male posterity.
The descendants of the others are well known in Windsor.
GENEALOGY.
Henry Wolcott, Esq., was born A. D. 1578; and on or about the year
1607, married Elisabeth Sanders, who was born in 1589. He lived in
Tolland, near Taunton in Somersetshire, England, till the year 1C30,
and then to avoid persecution, came with his family into New Eng-
land, and settled at Dorchester. In the year 1C3G, he went with hTs
family to Windsor in Connecticut. Mr. Wolcott, Mr. Ludlow, Mr. New-
berry, Mr. Stoughton, and Major Mason, were the five gentlemen that
undertook the settling of the town. Mr. Wolcott was one of the first
magistrates in the Colony of Connecticut; he lived in that post in
Windsor, till he died. May 30, 1655. His wife died July 7, 1655, and
she and her husband lie buried in one tomb in Windsor. Their chil-
dren were
1. Anna, who m. Matthew Griswold and d. at Lvme. 2. Henry Wolcott Esn b
1610 d. at Windsor, July V2, 16S0. 3. George, who d. at Wethersfield, Feb. 12 1663*
4 Christopher, who d. in Windsor, Sept. 7, 1662. 5. Mary, m. Job Drake, and d. in
Windsor, Sept. 6, 16S9. 6. Simon, b. 1625, d. in Windsor, Sept. 11, 16S7 ; his wife d Oct
252 Genealogies. [July,
The children of Henry, son of Henry, by his wife, Sarah Newberry,
were
1. Henry, b. Jan. 6, 1G43. d. in Windsor. 2. John, b. Feb. 28, 1C46, d. in "Windsor, Jan.
11, 1712. 3. Samuel, b. Oct. 8, 1647, d. June 14, 1695. 4. Sarah, b. July 5, 1649, m.
Walter Price and d. at Salem. 5. Mary, b. Dec. 8. 1651, m. James Russell, Esq., and d.
at Charlestown. 6. Hannah, b. March 8, 1654, d. Sept. 4, 1683. 7. Josiah, b. July 22,
1658, d. at Salem, Feb. 9, 1729.
The children of Henry, son of Henry, son of Henry, by his wife
Abigail Goss, were
1. Elisabeth, m. Matthew Allyn, Esq., Windsor. 2. Abiah. 3. Henry. 4. Sarah,
tn. Charles Chancey, d. at Stratlield. 5. Samuel, d. 1707.
The children of John, son of Henry, son of Henry, by his wife, Mary
Chester, were
1. John, d. 1750. 2. Charles. S.George. 4. Benjamin. 5. Mary, m. John Elliot. Esq.
The children of John, son of John, son of Henry, son of Henry, by
his wife, Hannah Newberry, were
1. Mary, b. Sept., 1704. 2. Hannah, m. Uriah Loomis of Windsor. 3. John, m. Mary
Hawley. 4. Anne, b. Dec. 10, 1711. 5. Abigail, b. Sept., 1717. 6. Jerusha, b. Jan. 18,
1719, m. Erastus Wolcott, Esq.
The children of John, son of John, son of John, son of Henry, son
of Henry, by Mary Hawley, were
1. Mary, b. Dec. 9, 1736, m. Abiel Grant. 2. Lorana, b. June 5, 1739, m. Jonathan
Bement. 3. Hope, b. Dec. 29, 1742, m. Nathaniel Drake. 4. Benjamin, b. Oct. 26, 1744.
-5. Anne, b. March 6, 1747, m. Vansant.
The children of Benjamin, the son of John, son of John, son of John,
the sou of Henry, the son of Henry, by Abigail Pinney, were
1. Miriam, b. Aug. 26, 1766,d. May 29, 1773. 2. Caroline, b. Aug. 29, 1769. 3. Eleanor,
b. Dec. 18, 1770, d. Oct. 18, 1776. 4. Talcot, b. Oct. 1, 1772. 5. Chester, b. Jan. 23, 1775.
6. Eleanor, b. Nov. 2, 1776. 7. Benjamin, b. Dec. 1.5, 1778. 8. Clarissa, b. June 16, 1781.
9. James, b. June 23, 1784. 10. John, b. July 23, 1786, d. May 21, 1787.
The children of Charles, the son of John, son of Henry, son of Hen-
ry, were
1. Sarah. 2. Elisabeth. 3. George. 4. Mary, m. Jonathan North. 5. Eunice, m.
Benoni Olcott.
The children of Samuel, son of Henry, son of Henry, were
1. Samuel, b. 1679, d. at Wethersfield, Sept., 1734. 2. Josiah, b. Feb., 1682, d. Oct. 8,
1712. 3. Hannah, b. March 19. IfiSl. m. William Burnham. 4. Sarah, b. Aug. 14, 16S6.
5. Lucy, b. Oct. 16, 1688. 6. Abigail, b. Sept. 23, 1690, d. Sept. 9. 1714. 7. Elisabeth,
b. May 31, 1692. 8. Mary, b. May 14, 1694.
The children of Samuel, son of Samuel, son of Henry, son of Henry,
were
1. Abigail, b. June 3, 1707. 2. Oliver, b. Oct. 2, 1700, d. 17.34. 3. Samuel, b. April
13,1713. 4. Mehetabel, Aug. 12, 1715. 5. Elisba, b. Sept. 26, 1717. 6. Josiah, b. March
20, 1720.
The children of Josiah, son of Henry, son of Henry, were, by Penel-
ope Curwin, his wife,
1. Elisabeth, b. JMarch 30, 1688, d. July 12, 1702 ;
by Mrs. Mary Treat,
2. Josiah, b. Dec. 21, 1690, d. .Tan. 4, 1691. 3. Treat, b. I\[arch 20, 1696, d. July 7, 1696.
4. Thomas, b. June 23, 1697, d. Sept. 13, 1697. 5. Mehetabel, b. Aug. 3, 1698, d. July 6 ,
1S47.] The Wolcott Family. 253
^l^\i ^- J°si.^h,b. July 11, 1700, d. July 31, 1700. 7. John, b. Sept. 12, 1702. SElis-
10 Treat b' Oct' 9 n^'^" "^""^ ^"'' ^''^^' ^' ^^'"^' ^' "^"^^ ^^' ^^°'^' '^^ "^"^^ ~'^' ^^°'^-
The children of John, son of Josiah, son of Henry, son of Henry, were
1. John, b. Nov. 2, 1721, d. Nov. 27, 1731.
The children of George, son of Henry, were
1. George. 2. Elisabeth. 3. John. 4. Mercy.
The children of Simon, son of Henry, by Martha Pitkin, his wife
were
i7^'ir^'.''^^'S^^- ^'^"°;,P' ^'f'^ ™- ^^"'^1 ^^"''^y' 'I- J^"- 30, 1707. 2. Martha, b. May
17, 1664, m Thomas Allyn, d. Sept. 7, 1687. 3. Simon, b. June 24, 1666, d. Oct. 30, 173^
4. Joanna, b. June 30 166S, m. John Cotton. 5. Henry, b. May 20, 1670, d. Nov. 1746.
6. Chnstopher, b. July 4, 1672, d. April 3, 1693* 7. Mary, b. 1674, d. 1676. 8. W lliam,
May n, 1767 ' '^' ^''°- ^^ ^°^''' ^' •^'"- '^' ^^'^' ^"^^^"''^ °^ Connecticut, d.'
The children of Simon, son of Simon, son of Henry, bv Sarah
Chester, were
tnn{,i'"'''5' "S- S^"^"el Treat. 2 Martha, m. William Stoughton. 3. Simon. 4. CJiris-
topher. 5. Eunice. 6. James, b. 1700, d. in 1748.
The children of Henry, son of Simon, son of Henry, were
I.Henry. 2. Thomas. 3. Peter, d. Dec. 1735. 4. Rachel, m. Joseph Hunt. S.Gideon.
Henry, son of Henry, son of Simon, son of Henry, had
1. Henry.— Peter, son of Henry, son of Simon, son of Henry, had Giles.
The children of Gideon, the son of Henry, son of Simon, son of
Henry, were, by Abigail Mather,
1. Abigail, b. April 15, 1741, m. Charles Rockwell ;
by Naomi Olmsted,
Gideo";"b Nn;^^:.? i^ir ^^ . ^r.,?^^°"l'' ^- ^'P^' ^8' 1^54, m. Rev. William Robison. 4.
Irideon, b. Nov. 28, 1756. 5. Elizur, b. April 12, 1760.
The children of Samuel, son of Gideon, son of Henry, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Jenisha Wolcott his wife, were
1 Jerusha b^Oct. 8 1775. 2. Naomi, b. Oct. 10, 1777. 3. Samuel, b. Dec. 12, 1781.
4. Ehhu, b. Feb. 12, 1784. 5. Sophia, b. March 29, 17S6. 6. Ursula, b. Nov. 17, 1788.
The children of William, son of Simon, son of Henry, by Abiah
Hawley, his wife, were
■i wnr'""^' K • ?T".!^ Stoughton, Windsor. 2. Lucia, m. Stephen Olmsted, Hartford.
3. Wilham, b. July 21, 1711. 4. Martha, m. Chapin, Springfield. 5. Ephraim.
The children of William, son of WilHam, son of Simon, son of
Henry, by Aljigail Abbot, his wife, were
A w^;r"''*''^^^u-^^'^^^^- 2. Eunice, b. March 1,1750. 3. Abigail, b. Dec 25 1751
4_ Wilham b. Feb. 10, 1753, m. Esther Stevens at Castleton. 5. Abta^fb Feb 8
Au J To, ?76l' ^"'^^°'-^^' E^l- °^ Windsor. 6. Martha, b. April 23, 1757. 7. Abiet bl
The children of Ephraim, son of William, son of Simon, son of
Henry, by Mary Kellogg, his wife, were
1. Sarah, b. Feb. 25, 1760, m. Josiah Bissell, Windsor. 2. Ephraim, b. Feb. 25, 1762.
254 Genealogies. [Jwly,
The children of Roger, son of Simon, son of Henry, by Sarah Drake,
his wife, were
1. Roger, b. Sept. 14, 1704, d. Oct. 19, 1756. 2. Elisabeth, b. April 10, 1706, m. Roger
Newberry, Windsor. 3. Alexander, b. Jan. 20, 1708, d. Oct. 18, 1711. 4. Samuel, b.
Jan. 9, 1709, d. Dec. 27, 1717. 5. Alexander, b. Jan. 7, 1712. 6. (still-born,) b. Dec.
10, 1712. 7. Sarah, b. Jan. 31, 1715, d. Jan. 5, 1735. 8. Hepsibah, b. June 23, 1717, m.
John Strong, E. Windsor. 9. Josiah, b. Feb. 6, 1719. 10. Erastus,* b. Feb 8, 1721, d.
May 12, 1722. 11. Epaphras,* b. Feb. 8, 1721, d. April 3, 1733. 12. Erastus, b. Sept. 21,
1722. 13. Ursula, b. Oct. 30, 1724, m. Matthew Griswold, Esq., Lyme. 14. Oliver, b.
Nov. 20, 1726, Governor of Connecticut, d. at Litchfield, Dec. 1, 1797. 15. Maryanna,
b. Jan. 1, 1730, m. Thomas Williams, Esq., Brookline.
The children of Roger, son of Roger, son of Simon, son of Henry,
by Mary Newberry, his wife, were
1. Roger, b. Sept. IS, 1729, d. Dec. 15, 1729. 2. Mary, b. Oct. 15, 1730, d. Aug. 15,
1737. 3. Roger, b. June 16, 1733, d. No\. 1, 1736. 4. Sarah, b. June 7, 1735. m. Elisha
Steel, Esq, of Tolland. 5. Roger, b. Nov. 10, 1737. 6. Epaphras, b. May 2, 1740. 7.
Mary, b. April 4, 1742, m. John Goodale. 8. Emelia, b. Oct. 20, 1744, d. Feb. 25, 1745.
9. Parmenio, b. April 17, 1746. 10. Emelia, b. Oct. 27, 1750, m. Marvin Lord of Lyme.
11. Martha, b. April 23, 1753, d. May 9, 1753.
The children of Roger, son of Roger, son of Roger, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Dorcas Burnham, his wife, were
1. Martha, b. Oct. 29, 1777, (?) m. Samuel Treat, Windsor, d. Apiil 27, 1781. 2. Roger,
b. May 25, 1760. 3. Abner, b. March 12, 1762, d. May 11, 1762. 4. Jemima, b. May 14,
1763, m. James Steel. 5. Cornelius, b. July 12, 176.5. 6. Hannah, b. Aug. 1, 1769, d.
Dec. 31, 1709. 7. Abigail, b. Dec. 11, 1770. 8. Seth, b. Oct. 11, 1773. 9. Emelia, b. July
17, 1770, d. July 29, 1770. 10. Emelia, b. Feb. 2, 1779. 11. Oliver, b. March 0, 1780, d.
April 24, 1781. 12. Rhoda, b. April 13, 1785,
The children of Roger, son of Roger, son of Roger, son of Roger, son
of Simon, son of Henry, by Mary Steel, his wife, were
1. Maryann, b. Nov. 11, 1784. 2. Mehetabel, b. May 19, 1786, d. July 13, 1787. 3.
Mehitable, b. March 20, 1788, d. April 30, 1788. 4. Oliver, b. May 25, 1789.
The children of Epaphras, son of Roger, son of Roger, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Mabel Burnham, his wife, were
1. Sarah, b. July 10, 1765. 2. James, b. April 19, 1767. 3. Mabel, b. March 17, 1771.
4. Mary, b. July 20, 1773.
The children of Parmenio, son of Roger, son of Roger, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Mary Ballard, his wife, were
1. Alfred, b. April 14. 1769. 2. Parmenio, b. Dec. 17, 1770. 3. Prudence, b. Aug. 21,
1772, d. Aug. 2, 1770. 4. Josiah, b. April 20, 1776. 5. Mary, b. Oct. 27, 1778. 6. Pruda.
b. May 10, 1789.
The children of .Tames, son of Epaphras, son of Roger, son of Roger,
son of Simon, son of Henry, by Miriam Munsell were
1. Anson, b. April 9, 1787. 2. Epaphras, b. April 7, 17S9.
The children of Alexander, son of Roger, son of Simon, son of
Henry, were, by Lydia Atwater, his wife,
1. Jeremiah, b. Nov. 14, 1733. 2. Alexander, b. 1735, d. 1750. 3. Lydia, b. 1737, m.
Samuel Au.stin-of New Haven ;
by Mary Richards,
4. Esther, b. Sept. 16, 1740, d. Oct. 9, 1740. 5. Simon, b. Au<i. 9, 1747. 0. Esther, b.
July 17, 1719, m. Samuel Treat of E. Windsor. 7. George, b. May 23, 17.')1, d. Oct. 17,
1751. 8. George, b. Oct. 17, 1752. 9. Christopher, b. Oct. 1, 1754. 10. Mary, b. Aug.
* Twrins.
1847.] The Wolcott Family. 255
7, 1756, m. Elihu Griswold of Windsor. 11. Alexander, b. Sept. 15, 1758. 12. Guy, b.
Aug. 7, 1760. 13. Elisabeth, b. Jan. 13, 1763, m. Elizur Wolcott of E. Windsor.
The children of Jeremiah, son of Alexander, son of Pvoger, son of
Simon, son of Henry, by Sarah Goodsale, his wife, were
1. Martha, b. Aug. 18, 1762. 2. Thomas, b. Aug 17, 1764 3. Sarah, b. May 7, 1767.
The children of Simon, son of Alexander, son of Roger, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Lucy Rogers, his wife, were
1. Emelia. 2. . 3. . 4. Alexander. 5. Lucy. 6. Mary. 7. Lucy.
8. Martha. 9. Sophia. 10. Catharine. 11. Elisabeth.
The children of George, son of Alexander, son of Roger, son of
Simon, son of Henry, by T Rowland were
1. Mary, b. Sept. 2.'), 1777. 2. Lucy, b. Jan. 31, 1780. 3. Henry Rowland, b. March
22, 1783. 4. William Frederick, b. June 9, 1787. 5. Elisabeth, b. Nov. 14, 1790.
The children of Christopher, son of Alexander, son of Roger, son of
Siijion, son of Henry, by Lucy Parsons, his wife, were
1. Laura, b. May 7, 1783. 2. Elisabeth, b. Jan. 20, 1784. 3. Christopher, b. June 20,
1786. 4. Laura, b. Oct. 3, 1789.
The children of Alexander, son of Alexander, son of Roger, son of
Simon, son of Henry, by Frances Burbanks, his wife, were
1. Frances, b. Aug. 9, 1786. 2. Henry, b. March 16, 17SS. 3. Alexander, b. Feb. 14,
1790.
The children of Guy, son of Alexander, son of Roger, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Abigail Allyn, his wife, were
I.Abigail. 2. Abigail, b. Oct., 1786. 3. Guy, b. Oct., 1788. 4. James, b. Nov., 1790.
The children of Erastus, son of Roger, son of Simon, son of Henry,
by Jerusha Wolcott, his wife, were
1. Erastus, b. Dec. 24, 1747, d. Aug. 16, 1751. 2. Fluvia, b. May 27, 1750, d. Aug. 23,
1751. 3. Erastus, b. July 6, 1752. 4. Fluvia, b. Jan. 5, 1754, m. Roswell Grant of E.
Windsor. 5. Jerusha, b. Nov. 29, 1755, m. Samuel Wolcott of E. Windsor. 6. Aiodi,
b. Sept. 29, 1759. 7. Albert, b. Dec. 19, 1761.
The children of Erastus, son of Erastus, sou of Roger, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Chloe Bissell, his wife, were
1. Erastus, b. Oct. 7, 1784. 2. Chloe, b. April 19, 1786. 3. Edward, b. Oct. 12, 1788.
The children of Albert, son of Erastus, son of Roger, son of Simon,
son of Henry, by Hannah Loomis, his wife, were
1. Hannah, b. May 19, 1786. 2. Albert, b. Nov. 20, 17S7. 3. Cynthia, b. Sept. 15, 1789.
The children of Oliver, son of Roger, son of Simon, son of Henry,
by Lorana Collins, his wife, were
1. Oliver, b. Aug. 31, 1757, d. Sept. 13, 1787. 2. Oliver, b. Jan. 11, 1760, m. Elisabeth
Stoughton, was Governor of Connecticut, died in New York City, June 1, 1833, and was
interred in Litchfield, Ct., his native place. 3. Lorana, (or Laura,) b. Dec. 15, 1761, m.
William Moseley, Esq. of Hartford. 4. Mary Ann, b, Feb. 1.5, 1766, m. Chancey Good-
rich, Esq., of Hartford. 5. Frederick, b. Nov. 2, 1767, m. I. Betsey Huntington of Nor-
wich, b. Nov. 8, 1774, d. April 2, 1812; 2. Mrs. Sally W. Cook, b. Aug. 7, 1785, d.
Sept. 14, 1842. By his first wife, he had six children ; namely, 1. Mary Ann Goodrich, b.
Aug. 9, 1801. 2. Hannah Huntington, b. Jan. 14, 1803. 3. Joshua Huntington, b. Aug.
29, 1804. 4. Elisabeth, b. March 6, 1806. 5. Frederick Henry, b. Aug. 19, 1808.
6. Laura Maria, b. Aug 14, ISII. By his second wife, he had four children ; namely,
7. Charles Moseley, b. Nov. 20, 1816. 8. Chauncey Goodrich, b. March 15, 1819. 9.
Henry Griswold, b. Nov. 24, 1820. 10. Mary Frances, b. July 9, 1823.— He d. May 28,
1837.
[The above Family Genealogy was found among- the papers of the late Hon. Frederick
Wolcott of Litchfield, Ct., and was transmitted to us for publication, by George C. Woodruff,
Esq. We purpose to publish at some future time, a brief Memoir of the Wolcott Family,
accompanied with an engraving- of one of the Governor Wolcotts.]
256 Genealogies. [July,
THE MINOT FAMILY.
BY LEMUEL SHATTUCK, ESQ.
(Concluded from page 178.)
FIFTH GENERATION.
(23) V. George Minot [57—3] tl. in Dorchester, Nov. 10, 1744, a.
41. He m. Abigail Fenno, Dec. 24, 1729. After his death she m.
William Tucker of Milton. They had
133—1 John, bapt. Dec. 6, 1730, m. Martha Wild of Milton. (.51)
134 — 2 Jerusha, Jan. 13, 1733. m. Col. Lemuel Robinson of Dorchester.
135—3 Abigail.
136—4 Samuel, 1742.
(24) V. Dea. George Farrar m. Mary Barrett [61 — 1] and lived in
Lincoln. He d. of the small-pox, May 2S, 1777, a. 73. She d. Sef)t.
25, 1778, in her 73d year. The children were
137—1 George, b. Nov. 23, 1730, gr. H. C, 1751, d. Sept. 17, 175G. See notice of
him in History of Concord, p. 247.
138—2 Mary, b. July 6, 1732, m. Nathan Brown of Lincoln.
139—3 Sarah, b. Aug. 11, 17.3.3. d. July 28, 1736.
140—4 Sarah, b. Oct. 4, 1736.
141—5 Elisabeth, b. Feb. 2, 1739, m. Stephen Hosmer, Jr., May 3, 1743.
142—6 Humphrey, b. Feb. 28, 1740, m. Lucy Farrar, April 26, 1770. [195—6]
14.3_7 Joseph, b. Jan. 20, 1744, gr. H. C, 1767. See History of Concord, p. 314.
144—8 Love, b. June 13, 1749, d. young.
(25) V. Oliver Barrett [G4 — 4] lived in Bolton, where he d. April 4,
17S8, a. 76. He m. Hannah Hunt of Concord, Dec. 8, 1738, who d.
April 7, 1774, a. 57. They had
14.5 — 1 Rebecca, b. Jan. 1, 1739, m. David Nurse, June 3, 1762, a farmer who settled
in Bolton, had 9 children, d. March 26, 1823.
140 — 2 Hannah, b. Feb. 19, 1742, m. William Sawyer, Jan. IS, 1764, a farmer of Ber-
lin, had a family, d. Feb., 1830.
147 — 3 Bathsheba, April 2, 1744, m. Aholiab Sawyer, June 5, 1769, a farmer of
Templeton, and had a family.
148 — 4 Oliver, b. July 22, 1740. m. Sarah Whitcomb. Settled on his father's farm.
Had 5 children. He d. May 11, 1817, a. 70. She d. Feb. 5, 1834, a. 80.
149—5 Ruth, b. Dec. 24, 1749, m. Jonathan Nurse, Oct. 20. 1772, a farmer of Bolton,
had 10 children, d. Dec. 16, 1841.
150—0 Abigail, b. Aug. 8, 1752, m. Calvin Sawyer, a farmer of Bolton. She had 8
sons and 2 daughters, d. Nov. 24, 1839, a. 87.
(26) V. Capt. Humphrey Barrett \^^5 — 5] lived in Concord, where
he d. March 24, 1783, in his GSth year. He m. his cousin, Elisabeth
Adams, [86—2] Dec. 9, 1742. She d. June 5, 1791, in iier 70ih year.
The children were
151—1 Elisabeth, b April 10, 1745, m. Dea. Geo. Minot. (111-5.)
152—2 Rebecca, b. Feb. 13, 1740, m. Reuben Hunt, Jan. 18, 1770.
153—3 Mary, . b. Nov. 18, 1748, m. Jonas Leo.
1.54—4 Sarah, b. Sept. 8, 1750, d. Aug. 14, 1751.
155— 5 Humphrey, b. .May 23, 1752, m. Rebecca Hoywood, July 6, 1780. He d.
without issue, March 18, 1827, a. 74.
ir^G- 6 Sarah, b. Feb. 10, 1754, m. Stephen Barrett, June 22, 1775. [187—7]
ir)7— 7 Martha, b. May 21, 1756, m. Dea. Joshua Brooks, Feb. 27, 1780.
1.58—8 Ruth, b. Dec. 25, 1700, m. Jonas Haywood, Esq., Feb. 3, 1780.
159—9 Abel, b. Oct. 28, 170^1, m. Lucy Minot, Dec. 1, 179G. (21-3 ) He
was a merchant; d. in England. She d. Sept. 25, 1798, a. 28, leaving one
son, V. Sept. IS, 1797, who d. Jan. 2, 1818, a. 20.
18^"-] The Minot Family.
257
,. ^^'} y^- ^0^- Charles Prescott m. Elisabeth Barrett, [66— Gl and
ived in Concord. He represented the town nine years, was Justice of
the l^eace and nitrusted with many important offices. He d Feb -^
1 /79, a. 68. She d. April 23, 1799, aged 82. They had 7 children '; '
160-1 Elisabeth, b. Aug. 31, 1737, m. 1. Jesse Hosmer, 2. Aaron Jones.
iro o Af'""^' ^- ^''•'- ->' ^^3^' ^- ^'"S'e, Dec. 2-2, 1819, a. 81.
YSrVr^^] ^^"- 9, 1742, d. single, May 4, 1797, a. 55.
1^, ^ Charles, b. Sept. 24, 1744, d. single. May 10, ISIO, a. 65.
]^~^. ??^^^'=3> b- Sept. 19, 1746, m. Joseph Hay ward.
16o— 6 John, b. Oct. 18, 1748, d. Sept. 12, 1753.
166—7 Anne, b. June 7, 1760, m. Amos Baker of Lincoln.
(28) V. John Barrett [67—7] lived in the north part of Concord as
a farmer. He ra. Lois Brooks, Nov. 15, 1744, and had
167—1 Joseph, b. Jan. 5, 1745, lived in Mason, N. H.
168-2 John b^ Au|.2, 1748, lived on his father's farm. He m. Experience Ball,
l\ov 29, 1/80, and was father to Rev. Joshua Barrett, xvho graduated at
CoH inmO ^° Rev. John Barrett, who graduated at Williams
}?n~5W''' u' m. 1 Silas Mann. 2. Dea. George Minot. [111-51
170—4 Rebecca, b. m. Samuel White. L ^ >JJ
Another daughter m. a Chamberlain, another m. a Boynton, and
another d. single.
n^ol y-J^"J^™" Barrett [61 — 1] lived in Concord, where he d.
Uc . ^6, 1738, having had three children, names given below. He m
Kebecca Joiies. who, after Mr. Barrett's death, m. Jonas Prescott of
Westford, Dec. 25. 1740.
^^^."o 5®''^"^' Y f^^- ^^' 1^3^' ™- Nathaniel Boynton of Westford.
\no o r"J''"^'"' ^ •^^"' ^' 1^3-5' "^- Sarah Miriam of Lexington.
173—3 Jonas, b. Sept. 24, 1737, m.
The last two settled in Ashby.
(30) V Dea. Thomas Barrett [70—2] d. in Concord, June 20. 1779
a. l^, on the place where his father lived. He and his brother Col'
James did a large business and left a large estate. He m. IMary Jones.
They had 7 children, as follows ; ^
\lt~i J^T^'^'u- ^'°''- ^^' ^^^^' "'• ^"•■•^^^ M'"ot, [110-4] Jan. 1.5, 1761.
,L^~o ^?^h ^- ^•^*- ^^' 1^34, m. Capt. Charles Miles.
176-3 Charles, b. Jan 13, 1740, m. Rebecca Minot, [112-6] and lived in New Ips-
wich, N. H.; had 2 sons and 2 daughters.
177-4 Samuel, b m^ Sarah and lived at the mill east of the old
place He had one son, Samuel, b. Dec. 24, 1773, d. Aug. 1, 1825; and 2
daughters. '
!^n~^ , }■ '^- ^^^^<^ Hubbard of Hanover. N. H.
179-6 Amos b April 23, 1752 m. and lived where his father did,
and had 2 sons and 4 daughters.
180-7 Mary, b. Nov. 21, 1756.
(31) V. Col. James Barrett [71—3] was the distinguished com-
mander of the Provincial troops in the battle of Concord, when the first
forcible resistance was made to the British, at the commencement of
hostilities in the American Revolution, on the 19th April 1775 He
died April 1 1, 1779. a. 68. The following epitaph is on his' gravestone
in Concord. '^
Here rests
in hope the body of
Col. James Barrett
who departed this life
April 11th, 1779, in the 69th year of his age.
258 Genealogies. [July,
Sudden the summons came and quick (he flight ;
We trust to be with Christ in rclms of light.
In public and private life he was courteous, benevolent,
and charitable. His fidelity, uprightness and
ability in various offices and employments, justly
procured him esteem. For many years he represented this
Town in General Court. He early stepped forward in
the contest with Britain and distinguished himself in the
cause of America. His warm attachment to and careful
practice of the religion of Christ compleated his worth as
a Christian and with his other virtues preserve his memory
and keep it with that of the just which is blest.
He m. Rebecca Hubbard, Dec. 21, 1732. Her mother was Rebecca
Bulkeley, a daughter of Capt. Joseph, granddaughter of Hon. Peter, and
great-granddaughter of Rev. Peter Bulkeley the first minister of Con-
cord. She d. Oct. 18, 1806, a. 90. They had the following children;
namely,
181 — 1 James, b. Jan. 4, 1734, m. Melicent Estabrook, July 4, 175S.
182—2 Nathan, b. Dec. 30, 1735, m. Miriam Hunt, May 22, 1761.
183—3 Lydia, b. Jan. 6, 1738, m. Josiah Melvin.
184— 4 Rebecca, b. Nov. 19, 1741, m. Dea. George Minot. (111—5)
185—5 Ephraim,b. March 3, 1744, d. single, March 3, 1761, a. 26.
186—6 Perses, b. Sept. 25, 1747, m. Jonas Patten. She d. Sept. 5, 1781, a. 34,
leaving one son and 4 daughters.
187—7 Stephen, b. Jan. 29, 1750, m. Sarah Barrett. [156—6]
188-8 Peter, b. April 16, 1754, m. Mary Prescott, July 8, 1779. [219—8]
189—9 Lucy, b. July 20, 1761, m. Noah Ripley, April 8, 1783. He was broth-
er of Rev. Dr. Ripley of Concord. She d. Dec. 19, 1787, a. 26, leaving 2
sons and one daughter.
(32) V. Dea. Samuel Farrar of Lincoln m. Lydia Barrett, [72 — 4]
Jan. 12, 1732. He d. April 17, 1783, a. 75. She d. Children,
190—1 Lydia, b. Sept. 2, 1736. m. William Bond, March 6, 1755.
191—2 Samuel b. Feb. 14, 1737, m. Mary Hoar, Feb. 10, 1772.
192—3 Stephen, b. Sept. 8, 1738, m. Eunice Brown.
193 — 4 James, b. July 21, 1741, d. in 1767, single, in New Ipswich.
194—5 Rebecca, b. Aug. 13, 1743, m. Dr. John Preston, Nov. 29, 1764.
195—6 Lucy, b. April 27, 174.5, m. Humphrey Farrar, April 26, 1770. [142—6]
196—7 Timothy, b. June 28, 1747, m. Nancy Bancroft.
197—8 Mary, b. July 5, 1754, d. Sept. 2, 1756.
(33) V. Dr. Timothy Minot [77—1] gr. H C, 1747. He was a
physician in Concord, where he d. July 25, 1804, a. 78. He m. Mary
Martin, daughter of Rev^ John Martin of Northborough. She d. Dec.
23, 1801. Children,
198-1 Timothy Martin, b. Aug. 16, 1757, m. Hannah Austin, Jan. 27, 1804. Lived
in Boston. He d. Nov. 18, 1837. She d. March 17, 1820, aged 59.
199—2 Mary, b. May 20, 1759, m. Ammi White, Aug. 12, 1788.
200—3 Abigail, b. Aug. 20, 17(51, d. Aug., 1830, unmarried.
201—1 Stephen, b. Jan. 30, 1763, d. single, in Concord, April, 1821.
202 — 5 Susannah,!). Aug. 1, 1765, m. Col. John Parker of Billerica.
203—6 James, b. Jan. 28, 1707, d. single in Ohio.
204—7 Sarah, b. Sept. 2, 1769, m. Tilly Merrick, Esq.
205—8 John, b. Sept. 26, 1771, m. Thomasine Elisabeth Bond.
206—9 Beulah, b. June 28, 1773, m. May 17, 1807, Professor Ebenezer Adams of
Dartmouth College.
(31) V. Tilly Merrick m. Mary Minot, [78—2] and settled in Con-
cord. They had
207—1 Tilly, b. Jan. 29, 175.5, m. Sarah Minot, his cousin.
208— 2 John, b. Feb. 7, 1761, d. single, Aug. 15, 1797, a. 30.
1847.] The Minot Family. 259
209—3 Stephen, b. Aug. 8, 1767.
210—4 Augustus, b. July 5, 1759.
(35) V. Maj. John Minot [80—1] ni. Sarah Stow of Marlborough,
Jan. 26, 1744, Uved in Concord, where he d. July 31, 1802, a. So. She
d. Feb. 11, 1796, a. 75. They had
211 — 1 John, b. m. Hannah Hubbard.
(36) V. Benjamin Prescott, Esq., of Salem, who gr. H. C, 1736, m.
Rebecca Minot, [81—2] Nov. 26, 1741. He d. Aug. 18, 1778, a. CI.
She d. Oct. 8, 1761, a. 41. They had the following children ;
212—1 Rebecca, b. May 20, 1742, m. Hon. Roger Sherman, May 12, 1763.
213—2 Martha, b. Nov. 23, 1744, m. Stephen "Goodhue, Esq., of New Haven.
214—3 Benjamin, b. March 14, 1747, d. May 15, 1751.
215— 4 James, b. March 16, 1749, m. Rebecca Barrett, Oct. 28, 1783, daughter of
James Barrett, Jr. [181 — 1]
216—5 Elisabeth, b. Dec. 1, 1752, m. Henry Daggett, Esq., Nov. 26, 1771.
217—6 Mercy, b. Feb. 5, 1755, m. Henry Gibbs, Oct. 29, 1781.
218—7 Benjamin, b. Oct. 22, 1757, m. Hannah Blakely of New Haven.
219— 8 Mary, b. May 9, 1760, m. Peter Barrett, July 8, 1779. [188—8]
(37) V. Capt. James Minot [82—3] m. for his 1st wife Rebecca
Stow of Merrimac, and for his 2nd wife, a daughter of Col. Blanchard
of Tyngsborough. He d. Aug. 2, 1773, a 47. She d. Feb. 9, 1767, a.
37. They had the following children, of whom I have not been able
to obtain many particulars.
220—1 Rebecca, m. Isaac Newton ; 221—2 Rachel, m. Anger and d. without issue ;
222—3 Joseph, d. about 1776, a. 20 ; 223—4 James, d. about 1776, a. 18 ; 224—5 Sarah, m.
Upton ; 225—6 Hannah, m. Darly; 226—7 Elisabeth, m. Smith; 227—8 Martha,
m. Squiers.
(38) v. Rev. Josiah Sherman, minister of Woburn, m. Martha Mi-
not, [83 — 4] Jan. 24, 1757. A biographical notice of Mr. Sherman is
in the American Quarterly Register, Vol. XL, p. 188. They had the
following children, born in Woburn, and perhaps others.
228—1 Roger Minot Sherman, b. Dec. 9, 1757, settled in Fairfield, Ct.
229—2 Martha, b. Dec. 8, 1758.
230—3 Elisabeth, b. March 26, 1761.
231—4 Mary, b. Feb. 3, 1763.
232—5 Susanna, b. April 7, 1765.
(39) V. Lt. Ephraim Minot, [84—5] d. in Concord, Sept. 30, 1794, a.
53. He was an officer, and was wounded in the battle of Princeton. He
m. Abigail Prescott, who d. Feb. 27, 1825, a. 78. Their children were
233—1 Abel, b. July 10, 1765, m. Lydia Shed. He d. in Lincoln, Aug. 6, 1809, hav-
ing had 6 children.
234—2 Abigail, b. Jan. 30, 1778, m. William Bowers, May 12, 1797.
235—3 Mary, b. Jan. 10, 1781.
236—4 George, b. Jan. 31, 1783.
237—5 Louisa, b. Feb. 10, 1787.
(40) V. Capt. Daniel Adams [85 — 1] removed from Lincoln, the
place of his birth, to Townsend, where he d. Oct. 10, 1795, in his 75th
year. He represented the town in General Court, and held many
important civil and military offices. He was thrice married. 1. To Ke-
sia Brooks, daughter of Benjamin Brooks of Townsend, previously of
Concord, March 1, 1744. She d. in childbirth, Aug. 21, 1754, having had
6 children, 5 of whom survived her. 2. To Mehitable Crosby of Town-
260 Genealogies. [July,
send, by whom he had 10 children. She d. April 4, 1783, a. 49. 3.
Willow Sarah Phelps of Lancaster, Jan. 30, 178 i. His children were
as follows ;
23S— 1 d. in infancy.
239—2 Daniel, b. July 29, 1746, m. Lucy Taylor. May 21, 1772. He d. June 10, 1827,
a. SO. She d. Sept. 12, 1836. He was father to Dr. Daniel Adams of Mont
Vernon, author of several valuable school books.
240—3 Abner, b. Oct. 22, 174S, m. 1. Mary Sawteli. 2. Sarah Sawtell.
241— 4 Rebecca, b. July 6, 1750, m. James Campbell, Dec. 21, 1769. He lived in
Brookline, N. H. She d. at an advanced age, leaving several children.
242—5 Benjamin, b. Oct. 15, 1752, m. Mary Stone of Ashly, July 16, 1778. He d. in
Cavendish, Vt. ; had 7 children, 4 sons and 3 daughters.
243 — 6 Ephraim, b. Aug. 14, 17-54, m. Lydia Knowlton, lived in Jaffrey, N. H. Had
one child, who died without issue.
244—7 Kesia, b. m. John Sherwin. She d. May 25, 1782, a. 23, a few
days after her marriage.
245—8 Elisabeth, b. d. unmarried, Jan. 9, 1782, a. 19.
246 — 9 Mehetabel, b. m. John Smith ; lived in Brookline and had 4 sons
and 2 daughters.
247-10 Mary, b. m. Dea. John Giles, May G, 1789. He had been pre-
viously m.; and his first wife d. Oct. 17, 17SS, a. 24, by whom he had 5 chil-
dren. By his 2nd wife he had also 5 children. He d. Aug. 14, 1825, a. 62.
248-11 James, d. young.
249-12 Phebe, b. Dec. 18, 1770, m. Solomon Jewett, lived in Townsend and had 4
children: Solomon, Phebe, Kesia, and Rozella.
250-13 James, b. April 15, 1773, m. Sybel Gasset, lived in Townsend, and had 3
daughters.
251-14 Joseph, b. m. Polly Brooks.
Two other children d. in infancy.
(41) V. Capt. Joseph Adams [87 — 3] d. in Lincoln, March 28,
1807, a. 83. He m. 1. Mary Eveleth of Stow, 1746. She d. Jnly 10,
1791, a 06, having had 11 children. He m. 2. Mrs. Priscilla Reed
Martin, Jnly 23, 1795. Children,
252—1 Mary, b. April 29. 1747, d. Jan. 4, 1748, a. 1 y., 1 m., 6 d.
253 — 2 Joseph, b. Jan. 4, 1749, m. Love Lawrence, Sept. 4. 1770. He was a phy-
sician ; d. in England, Feb. 2, 1807, a. 58. He had 12 children. [303—2]
254 — 3 Charles, b. Nov. 8, 1750, was a physician, and loyalist, d. at Annapolis in
Nova Scotia.
25.5—4 Nathan, b. Nov. 11, 1752, d. Aug. 11, 17.56, a. 3 y., 9 m.
2.56— 5 Mary, b. Oct. 11, 17.54, d. Aug. 17, 1756, a. 1 y., 10 m., 6 d.
2.57—6 Sarah, b. Sept. 13, 17.56, m. llobert F.ames, Sudbury, Aug. 14, 1783.
258—7 Mary, b. July 14, 17.58, m. Elisha Wheeler, Sudbury, ."May 4, 1779.
259— S Nathan, b, March 1, 1760, m. Hannah McCarty, d. in Charlestown without
issue, Sept. 25, 1830, a. 70.
260—9 Martha, b. July 15, 17G3, m. Dea. David Lawrence of Littleton, Dec. 23,
1790.
261-10 Daniel, b. April 14, 1766, m. Sarah Goldthwait of Boston.
202-11 Love, b. March 21, 1749, m. Henry Willard of Keene.
(42) V. Capt. Nathan Brown m. Rebecca Adams, [88 — \] March
10, 1749. He d. in Lincoln, Oct. 13, 1781. She afterwards in. Solomon
Foster, Nov. 15, 1790. She d. Dec. 24, 1811, a. 84. Children,
263 — 1 Mary, b. m. Benjamin Alien.
204—2 Rebecca, b. April 8, 1751, d. unmarried, April 27, 1773.
26.5—3 Elisabeth, b. Oct. 1, 17.52, m. Dr. Richard Russell, Jan. 2S, 1777.
266 — 1 Nathan, b. April 16, 1755, m. Lucy Garfield. 1775. He was killed in Con-
cord, by a load of wood passing over him, Dec. 12, 1814, a. 60.
267—5 Daniel, b. Sept. 13, 1757, d. in the West Indies.
268—6 Eunice, b. Feb. 13, 1761, m. William Lawrence of Lincoln, Nov., 1780.
260—7 Lydia, b. Nov. 12, 1763, m. Daniel Weston of Lincoln, 1793,
270— S Kezia, b. Feb. 28, 1769, m. Solomon Foster of Lincoln.
(43) V. James Adams [89 — 5] m. 1. Kezia Conant, Jan. 15, 1750,
by whom he had 3 children. She d. Aug. 22, 1705, in her 37th year.
1847.] The Minot Family. 261
He irt. 2. Delia Adams, daughter of Edward Adams of Sudbury, June
5, 1766, by whom he had 12 children. She d. in Boston, Dec. 9, 1813,
a. 70, and was buried in Lincoln. He d. in Lincoln, March 10, 1805, a.
71. His children were
271—1 Betsey, b. Jan. 22, 1757, m. Benjamin Adams of Sudbury, Nov. 20, 1777.
272 — 2 James, b. Jan. 14, 1759, m. Nancy Tarbell of Lincoln, Nov. 15, 1796.
273—3 Kezia. b. Nov. 6, 1762, d. March 30, 1769, a. 6 y., 4 m., 24 d.
274—4 Delia, b. May 26, 1767, m. Ebenezer Woodward of Hanover, N. H., Feb.
26, 1795.
275—5 Andrew, b. Oct. 9, 176S, m. Polly Hartwell of Lincoln, Sept. 10, 1795.
276—6 Eli, b. March 14. 1770, m. Sarah Swift of Boston.
277—7 Samuel, b. June 7, 1771, m. Margaret Austin of Charlestown, Sept. 15, 1797,
278—8 Kezia, b. Feb. 19, 1773, m. Ephraim Jones of Boston, Dec. 6, 1827.
279—9 Joseph, b. Nov. 7, 1774, d. July 7, 1775, a. 8 m.
280-10 Rebecca, b. April 4, 1776, d. Sept. 23, 1780, a. 4 y., 3 m., 19 d.
281-11 Joseph, b. June 17, 1778, d. Sept. 13, 1780, a. 2 y., 2 m., 26 d.
282-12 John, b. Nov. 13, 1780, d. in Havana, Oct. 15, 1809, a. 29.
283-1.3 Mary, b. July 9, 1782. m. Silas P. Tarbell of Boston, March 10, ISOS.
284-14 Joseph, b. May 6, 1784' m. 1. Betsey Archibald of Maine.
285-15 Daniel, b. Feb. 20, 1789, d. Nov. 20, 17S9.
(44) V. Abel Miles m. Lydia Adams, [90—6] Feb. 26, 1756. He
removed from Concord to New Ipswich, N. H., where he d, Dec. 6,
1814, a. 81. She d. March 20, 1804, a. 68. He had the following chil-
dren, all born in Concord ;
286—1 Lydia, bapt. Feb. 20, 1757, m. David Rumrell, Feb. 20. 1800.
287— 2 Elisabeth, b. Dec. 4, 1758, m. John Shattuck, Dec. 11, 1783.
288— 3 Polly, b. July 8, 1760, d. unmarried in N. Ipswich, Nov. 14, 1804.
289—4 Rebecca, b. Jan. 3, 1762, m. Levi Manstield, Jan. 21, 1781.
290—5 Abel, b. Oct. 17, 1768, m. Betsey Shipley, Nov. 10, 1794.
(45) V. John Adams [91 — 1] lived in Lincoln. He m. 1. Lucy
Hubbard, Dec. 12, 1749, who d. Dec. 24, 1791, and 2. Beulah Baker,
Feb. 20, 1794. He had the following children,
291—1 John, b. April 15, 1751 ; 292—2 Edward, b. March 27, 1753; 293—3 Abel, b.
March 8, 1755, d. July 9, 1756; 294—4 Abel, b. Feb. 20, 1757: 295—5 Thomas, b. March
22, 1761 ; 296—6 Bulkeley, b. March 14, 1759, m. Persis Stone of Framingham, 1785;
297—7 Lucy, b. June 2. 1763; 298—8 Ephraim, b. Feb. 24, 1765, d. Dec. 24,1765;
299—9 Rebecca, b. Feb. 28, 1767; 300—10 Ephraim, b. Aug. 16, 1769, m. Susanna
Flagg, 1789 ; 301—11 James, b. June 8, 1772.
(46) Rev. William Lawrence, minister of Lincoln, m. Love Adams,
[94—2.] He d. April 11, 1780, a. 56. She d. Jan. 3, 1820, a. 95. (See
Hist. Concord, p. 304.) They had children,
302—1 William, b. April 10, 1752, m. Eunice Brown, Nov., 1780.
.303—2 Love, b. April 18, 1754, m. Dr. Joseph Adams, Sept. 4, 1770. [253—2]
304—3 John Prescott, b. Dec. 24, 1755, m Abby Kaine, d. Jan. 28, 1808.
305 — 4 Susanna, b. Jan. 4, 1758, d. March 12, 1836, unmarried.
306—5 Sarah, b. May 12, 1760, m. Samuel Bass, Esq., of Randolph, Oct.
29,1783. Shed. Oct. 12, 1822. He gr. H. C. 1782, d. Feb. 1, 1842.
307-0 Phebe, b. Jan. 2, 1762, m. Rev. Edmund Foster of Littleton, Oct. 29, 1783.
308—7 Anna, b. March 15, 1764, m. James De Wolf, d. Dec. 8, 1807.
Mary, b. Nov. 1, 1767, m. Asa Brooks, d. Sept., 1812.
309— 8 Abel, b. Aug. 23, 1771, m. Mary Hodge, d. Sept. 1, 1800.
(47) Capt. Jonas Minot [108—2] m. 1. Mary Hall, daughter of Rev.
Willard Hall of Westford. She was b. July 30, 1738, and d. Nov. 3,
1792, in her 49th year. He m. 2. Mrs. Mary Dnnbar, widow of Rev.
Asa Dunbar of Salem. She d. in Boston, Aug. 2, 1830, a. 82. He d.
in Concord, March 20, 1813, a. 78. A great part of Wilmot, N. H., was
granted to him.
310—1 Mary, b. Feb. 21, 1761, m. Rev. Laban Ainsworth of Jaffrey, Dec. 4, 1787.
311—2 Sarah, b. Jan 14, 1763, m. Josiah Melvin, Jan. 28, 1790.
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312—3 Jonas, b. Feb. 13, 1765, m. Miriam Barrett, Nov. IS, 1790. She was the dau.
of Col. Nathan Barrett. [182—2]
313—4 Elisabeth, b. Aug. 22, 1767, m. Daniel Page, Jan. 25, 1791.
314—5 Abigail, b. Sept. 3, 1769, m. John Stanyan, Oct., ISIS.
315 — 6 Martha, b. Oct. 17, 1771, m. Charles Barrett, Jr., of New Ipswich, Oct. 15,
1799. Ho was the son of Charles Barrett. [176—3]
316 — 7 Samuel, b. April 1, 1774, m. Hannah Stow of Concord,
3L7_S Stephen, b. Sept. 28, 1776, m. Rebecca Trask, Nov. 9, 1809.
318—9 James, b. July 4, 1779, m. Sally Wilson of Nelson, Feb. 8, 1809.
(IS) Dea. George Minot [111 — 5] settled ia the eastern part of
Concord. He commanded a company in the Revolution, at Saratoga,
(the taking of Burgoyne,) and in several other places ; and was a highly
meritorious officer. He was chosen deacon of the church, Aug. 3, 1779,
and coniinued in office until his death, which took place April 13, 1808,
a. 65. He m. 3 wives, all by the name of Barrett. His 1st wife was
Rebecca, daughter of Col. James Barrett, [184 — 4] whom he m. Jan.
17, 1765, and who d. March 3, 1775, a. 33. His 2nd wife was Elisa-
beth, daughter of Humphrey Barrett, [151 — 1] whom he m. Dec. 12,
1776, and who d. April 10, 1789, a. 45; and his 3d wife was Lydia,
daughter of Jolin Barrett and widow of Silas Mann. [169 — 3.] He had
the following children all by his first wife ;
319 — 1 Rebecca, b. Feb. 4, 176S, m. William Heywood.
320 — 2 Dorcas, b. April 19, 1769, m. James Barrett, a grandson of Col. James B.
[lSl-1]
321—3 Lucy, b. April 27, 1770, m. Abel Barrett [159—9.]
(49) V. Stephen Minot [115—1] m. Sarah Clark, only daughter of
Jonas Clark, Esq., of Boston, June 10, 1736. He d. Sunday, Jan. 14,
1787, a. 75. He graduated H. C. 1730, and was a merchant of Bos-
ton. His wife d. June 10, 1783, in her 64th year. They had the fol-
lowing children ;
322—1 Jofias Clark, b. Aug. 20, 1738, m. Hannah Speakman.
323 — 2 Stephen, b. Feb. 14, 1740, merchant in Jamaica, d. single.
324—3 William, b. Feb. 7, 1743, m. Mary Collson, July 1, 1773, one of the first
settlers in Camden, Me., d. in Boston, Nov., 1773.
325 — 4 John, b Oct. 21, 1744, m. Mary De Rue of Boston ; was master of a vessel
in the West India and Surinam trade, d. of fever at sea, leaving one child,
Stephen.
326 — 5 Francis, b. Aug. 9, 1746, d. single in Marlborough, where he had been for his
health. He was a merchant in Boston.
327 — 6 Sarah, b. Nov. 7, 1749, m. Gilbert Warner Speakman, by whom she had 6
children. She d. Aug. 29, 1786.
32S — 7 James, b. Dec. 5, 1751, m. Mary Deming of Boston.
329-8 Christopher, b. March 8, 1751, m. Elisabeth Mayhew of Plymouth.
330—9 George, b. Sept. 6, 1756, d. March 2, 1758.
331-10 George Richards, b. Dec. 22, 1758. ,He grad. H. C. 1778, and was the histo-
rian of Massachusetts. He d. Jan. 2, 1802. He m. Mary Speakman.
(50) V.Jonathan Minot [130—4] lived in Wcstford, Avhcrc he d.
Feb. 7, 1806, a. 83. He married Esther rroctor of Chelmsford, who d.
March 30, 1608, a. 83. They had
332—1 Esther, b. May 23, 1747, m. Samuel Wright of Westford.
333—2 Jonathan, b. Aug. 2.3, 1749, m. Hannah Eastman, Sept. 3, 1771. He d. in
Westminster, Ms.
334—3 Joseph, b. Jan. 13, 1751. He was killed in Ihe battle of Bunker Hill.
335_4 Oliver, b Jan. 14, 1753, m. William Reed of Westford.
33(5_5 Elisabeth, b. Jan. 13, 1755.
337—0 John Marston, grad. II. C. 17G7, lived in Castine, Me.
338—7 Jesse, b. Nov. 5, 1759, m. Betsey Adams.
3.39—8 Joash, b. m. Ilildreth of Westford.
340—9 PaUy, b. m. John Clark.
■'-^47.] TfiQ Parsons Family. 2(53
THE PARSONS FAMILY*
As It respects the origin of the name of Parsons, some have supposed
that It was derived from the word parson, a clerical title, civen from
the tact that a clergyman is the principal person in the church. Hence
in aw he is termed ecdesioi persona, and has full possession of all the
rights of a parochial church. The s is added for euphony's sake, or
Irom the fact that the individual was the parson's son.
Others have derived it from the \vo\x\ parish, as parish-son, meanino-
the son of some parish, one supported or educated by the parish.
And others agam have supposed that the name is the same with
lerson, Peerson, Pierson, and Pearson, modified in the speliino-.
Feirso7i ox Peerson is derived, according to Camden, from son of
J^ter or Peterson, the former coming originally from the French word,
It does not appear that there has ever been any attempt to collect
even the materials for a history of the English family of Parsons, so
tar as has come to our knowledge, notwithstanding there have been
many individuals among them of great distinction ; as knights, baro-
nets and noblemen. Those of the name are, and have been for a lono-
period, found in several counties; as Devonshire, Buckinghamshire'!
Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, &c.
Prior to 1672, Andrew Parsons, gent., was of Somersetshire, and
Philip Parsons, gent, of Worcestershire. But the earliest record we
nave noticed is in
1290. Walter was then a resident of Mulso in Ireland. How lono-
Detore this he or his ancestors went there we know not. The name is
still extant there, and something above one hundred years ago. Bishop
Gibson remarked, (in his edition of Camden's Britannia,) " The honor-
able family of Parsons have been advanced to the dignity of Vis-
counts, and more lately. Earls of Boss."
1481. Sir John was Mayor of Hereford, who had for his armorial
bearings, Gules, a leopard's head between three crosses patee, filched in
tJieJoot ar. — Crest, a halberd headed az. embned sules.
1546. Robert, afterwards the noted Jesuit, \vas born this year, and
died April 18. 1610, a. 64. He appears to have been the first of note of
his family. His father lived near Bridgewater, Eng., at a place called
iNetherstoway. Robert was educated at Balliol College, Oxford, and
was early distinguished for his abilities, but being accused of some
irregularities he forsook his country and resided for a time at Antwerp
-Louvam, Padua, Rome, Paris and Valladolid. Becoming a convert to
the Romish faith, he propagated that doctrine with all his ability
^"V^^^"" small instrument in stirring up the benighted vassals of
i^hilip n. to attempt the conquest of his native country. The event
ot that attempt will always be viewed with an intensity of interest.
How much Father Parsons had to do in circulating the Pope's bulls
and inflammatory tracts in England at the period of the Armada can
never be known, but from his knowledge of the country, the people,
pallv Irom manuscripts in the possession of Sanmel H, Parsons, Esq., of I arlbrd, Ct bv
the Corresponding Secretary of the New England Historic, Genealogical Socie j
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and their language, it is not unlikely that his agency ^^as by no means
inconsiderable. Fuller, in spealung of the fierceness of the battle be
tween the Heels observes, that "bullets did not fly about so much at
sea. as bastardly lihels did by land; so filly called, because none durst
"" He'esTablished an English college at Rome and another at Vallado-
lid for such of his counlrymen as might follow him, or come otherwise
into exile He published seveml works, but that by which he is best
known is enlilled " Leicester's Commonweath,'= which, though abound-
in- with misslatemenls, vague rumors, and base insinuations, was
nevertheless a work of creat ability. And although the pen ot Mr
Philip Sidney was exercised in its refutation, he is not considered to
have complelelv effected his object. This most singular book of
Father Robert was first printed in 1641. and in less than 70 years had
become so rare that an edition of it was published, purporting to have
been printed from a 7ieivhj discovered manuscript, and passed current
as such without detection, it is believed. To the original edition is ap-
pended a poem, entitled '= Leycester's Ghost," a great literary curiosity.
An extract from the poem is as follows:
Let no man think I exercis'd the Ghost
Of this great Peere that sleepeth in the dust,—
Or conjur'd up his spirit to his cost
To presse with dispraise or praise unjust,
I am not partiall but give him his due,
And to his soule I wish eternall health,
Ne do I thinke all written tales are true,
That are inserted in his Common-wealth ;
What others wrot before I do survive,
But am not like to them incenst with hate,
And as I plainely write, so do I strive
To write the truth, not wronging his estate.
Of whom it may bee said and censur'd well,
Hee both in vice and vertue did excell.
1556 Francis was vicar of Rothwell in Nottinghamshire. There
is a wood called Parsons' wood, in the hundred of Nassaburgh, m the
same county
1618. Bartholomew appears as the author of three sermons-
" First Fruits of the Gentiles." 4to. In 1616. "Assize Sermon. 4 o.
1631, " Dorcas, or a Perfect Patterne of a True Disciple, Sermon, 4to.
Oxford.
1847.] The Parsons Family. 265
1634. About this year Thomas Parsons was knighted by Chaites T.
The foregoing engraving represents his arms, still retained in the family
in the United States, and by his descendants in London, among
whom were Sir John and Sir Humphrey; the former, Lord Mayor of
that city in 1704, the latter, in 1731 and 1740. The same coat of arms
is also retained by the branch of the Parsons family now long resi-
dent in Barbadoes.
Langley in Buckinghamshire was long a seat of a family of the
name, but they seem to have abandoned u about the end of the 17th
century for a residence in Nottinghamshire. The first of this family
whose descendants we can trace ap[)ears to have been
Ralph, of Northampton, who had a son
John, who lived at Boveney, Co. Bucks, who had by his wife, dau.
of Culler, Esq,
John of Boveney and Langley. who m. Elisabeth, the sole heiress
of Sir Johu Kidderminster, and had,
1. Charles, b. 102-5, d. without issue.
2. William, and three daughters.
This William, the only surviving son, m. Elisabeth, dau. and heir-
ess of Sir Lawrence Parsons, by whom he had two sons ; one a
Colonel, d. without issue, and John, his successor. William Parsons
(the father) was made a baronet by Charles 11. for his adherence to
the cause of his father, Charles I. He was somewhat conspicuous
during the interregnum., as may be inferred from his granting a pass
to one of the gentlemen of the privy chamber, to proceed to Ireland.
The gentleman, however, having been taken by the parliament officers,
was. Carte says, put to the rack, " to make him confess." This circum-
stance is snp[)osed to have given Butler the ground he has taken in
these lines in his Hudihras :
" Rack 'em until they do confess,
Impeach of treason whom they please,
And most perfidiously condemn,
Those that engaged their lives for them."
*o"o^
Sir Thomas Parsons of Great Milton in Oxfordshire, (before men-
tioned,) m. in 1614, Catharine, a dau. of Edward RadclifT of London,
son of Alderman RadclifF, by whom he had Robert, Thomas, Rich-
ard, Anthony, and six daughters. He was the son of Thomas of the
same place, by his first wife, Judith Garbrand of the city of Oxford,
who also had a daughter Amy, m. to Richard Ahvorth of Turford,
Buckinghamshire. His second wife was Sarah, dau. of Edmund
Waller of Costell, by whom he had three sons, John, Edmund, Fran-
cis, and two daughters, Elisabeth, m. Anthony RadclifT of Chalford,
Co. Bucks, and Ann, wife of Richard Baldwin of Beaconsfield, in the
same county.
The grandfather of Sir Thomas was Thomas of Great Milton, who
m. Catharine, dau. of Hester Sydenham, by whom he had Thomas,
Hugh, and Richard.
Richard m. Miss Pierpont, and had a son John of London,
who m. 1. a dau. of Joshua Whistler, by whom he had a daugliter
Catharine ; he m. 2. Mary Gualter of London. Some of this family
were among the early emigrants to America.
The first of the name we find in New England is Joseph, Spring-
field, 1636, where he appears as a witness to the deed from the Indians
17
266 Genealogies. - [July,
of the lands of that place and vicinity to William Pynchon and others,
on the fifteenth of July. There appear, however, soon after, at the
same place, Hugh and Benjamin. And family tradition relates that
Joseph and Benjamin were brothers, that they were born in Great
Torrington, near Exeter, Devonshire, England, who, with other chil-
dren, accompanied their father to New England, about the year 1630.
It is probable that they came over with Mr. Pynchon.
(1) Joseph Parsons,^ as has been mentioned, was at Springfield in
1636, where he probably remained until 1655, in which
year he removed to Northampton. On the records of the
latter town is this entry : " Joseph Parsons did at a Court
in Northampton, holden March, 1662, testifie that he was
a witness to a deed of the lands at Springfield, and a
bargain betweene the Indians and Mr. Pynchon, dated
July 15, 1636, for 18 fathoms of wampom, 18 coates, 18
hatchets, 18 hoes, 18 knives."
As soon as the town was incorporated he was elected
" Townsman," (or selectman,) though he subsequently
paid the town 20 shillings not to elect him to any ofiice
during the second year of its incorporation. After that
we find him serving the town as " Townsman " for seven
years. He was a principal founder of Northampton, was
extensively engaged in the fur trade, and acquired a large
estate.
He m. Mary, dau. of Thomas Bliss of Hartford, (after-
wards of Northampton,) Nov. 26, 1646. They resided in
Norihampton till 1679, in which year they returned to
Springfield, where they both died. Among the records
of deaths of that town we find, " Cornet Joseph Parsons
was sick and died, Oct. 9, 1683." She outlived him
near 19 years, dying Jan. 29, 1712. Their children were,
(2) I. Joseph,'-^ b. 1647, m. Elisabeth, dau. of Elder John Strong,
(11) whose father was ancestor of the late Caleb Strong,
Governor of Massachusetts. He d. Nov. 29, 1729. She
was b. at Windsor, Ct., Feb. 24, 1648, d. at Northampton,
May 11, 1736, a. 88.
(3) n. John,-' b. 1649, m. Sarah, dau. of Lieut. Clarke, at
Northampton, Dec. 23, 1675.
(4) HI. Samuel,- b. 1052, settled at Durham, Ct, 1706.
(5) IV. Ebenezer,^ b. 1655, served against the Indians in Philip's
war, and was killed fighting under Capt. Beers at North-
field, Sept. 8, 1675, with his commander and many more.
He was the first white child born in Northampton.
(6) V. Jonathan,- b. June 6, 1657, d. Oct. 19, 1684.
(7) VI. David,- b. April 30, 1659.
(8) VII. Mary,- b. June 27, 1661, m. 1. Joseph Ashley of Springfield,
Oct. 15, 1685; 2. Joseph Willislon, March 2, 1G99.
(9) VIII. Hannah,- b. 1663, m. Rev. Pclaliah Glover of Springfield,
Jan. 6, 1687.
(10) IX. Abigail,'-' b. Sept. 3, 1666, m. John Colton, Feb. 19, 16S9, d.
soon after, leaving a dau. who m. Francis Griswold of
Windsor, Ct.
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1^^^ ?■; . Hesterr b. 1672, m. Joseph Smith of Greenwich, Ct.
Joseph,^ (2) who m. EHsabeth Strong, had,
(12) I. Joseph ^ b. June 28, 1671, graduated at H. C. 1697, being
{ib) the first of the name who had graduated there. He m.
Elisabeth, dau. of Dr. Benjamin Thompson of Roxbury,
Ms., (who was son of Rev. WilUam Thompson of Brain-
tree, Ms.,) in 1701. He settled in the ministry, 1st, at
Lebanon, Ct, 2nd, at Sahsbury, Ms., in 1718, where he
/10N TT ^ d. March 13, 1739, a. 69. His wife d. at Kensington, N. H.
(13) n. John.-^b. Jan. 11, 1674.
(14) HI. Ebenezer,^ b. Dec. 11, 1675, m. Mercy Stebbins, Dec. 15,
1703, d. 1744.
(15) IV. EUsabeth,^ b. Feb. 3, 1678.
(16) V. David,'^ b. Feb. 1, 1680, at Northampton, grad. H. C. 1705,
minister of Maiden, 1708, of Leicester, 1721, where he
d. 1737, having been dismissed two years before. His
son David* graduated at Harvard College in 1729. and
was ordained as the first pastor of the church in Am-
herst, Nov. 6, 1739. He m. Eunice Wells of Wethers-
field, Ct., had 9 children, and d. 1781, a. 69. He was the
father of the Rev. David^ Parsons, D. D., of Amherst
who was b. Jan. 28, 1749, H. C. 1771, settled Oct. 2,
1782, d. 1823, a. 74. Dr. Parsons had eleven children •
namely, Ezekiel Williams," a physician in Colchester',
Ct.; David« of Amherst, an artisan; Prudence Stod-
dard, m. Rev. Marcus Smith," Rensselaerville, N. Y. ;
Thomas,'' a merchant. New York city, d. a. 41 ; Harriet,''
m. 1. Rev. Royal Washburn, and 2. Hon. David Mack of
Amherst; Francis," an attorney at Hartford, Ct., and
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas ; Mary," m. Rev.
William Williams, formerly a clergyman, but now a
practising physician at Salem; Carohne," d. a. 22- So-
phia, m. Rev. Silas Aiken of Boston ; William," a physi-
cian of Canaan, Ct., d. a. 27 ; and James," a graduate and
an instructor of youth at Savannah, Ga., d. a. 29.
(17) VI. Josiah.s b. Jan. 2, 1682, ra. Sarah Sheldon, June 22 1710 d
April 12, 1768, a. 86. . . •
(18) VII Daniel,3b. Aug., 1685, at Northampton, ra. Abigail Cooley
/,nx TTTTT n.°^ Springfield, June 17, 1709, resided in Springfield.
(19) VIII. Moses,^b. Jan. 15, 1687, at Northampton, m. Abigail Ball
of Springfield, Jan. 20, 1710, about which time he re-
moved to Durham, Ct.
(20) IX. Abigail,'^ b. Jan. 1, 1690.
(21) X. Noah,3 b. Aug. 15. 1692, left descendants.
Samuel,^ (4) who settled in Durham, Ct, had,
(22) I. Timothy,^ b. 1694. d. Jan. 28, 1772.
(23) IL Simeon,-^ b. 1701, d. Jan. 6, 1784.
(24) III. Phinehas,«b. 1703, d. May 6, 1724
(25) IV. Aaron.^^
(26) V. Ithamar,^ b. 1707, d. Jan. 21, 1786. He and probably all his
brothers left male posterity. David* and Nathan," sons
of Ithamar, removed to Granville, Ms., about 1760
David* of Granville, Ms., had a son Joel;^ who was father
to the Hon. Judge Anson V." Parsons of Philadelphia.
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Joseph^ (12) who m. Elisabeth Thompson, had,
(27) I Joseph," b. in SaUsbury, 1702, grad. H. C. 1720, ordained at
Bradford, Ms., June 8, 1726, d. there May 4, 1765, a. 63.
His wife was Frances, dan. of John Usher, Lieut. Gov.
of New Hampshire, wlio was son of Hezekiah Usher,
by EUsabeth, dan. of the Rev. Zachariah Symmes of
Charlestown, Ms. His pubUcations were an Election
Sermon, an Ordination, and an Artillery Election Sermon,
1744. Their children were, 1. Frances,^ b. 1730, d. at
Epping, N. H., Oct. 7, 1808, unmarried, a. 78. 2. Elis-
abeth,^ b. 1731, d. 1733. 3. Joseph,^ b. Oct. 5, 1733, mm-
ister of Brookfield, Ms., d. Jan. 17, 1771, a. 38. His wife
was Sarah, dau. of Rev. Warham Williams of Waltham,
Ms., by Abigail, dau. of Col. George Leonard of Norton.
Rev. Warham Williams was son of Rev. John Williams
of Deerfield, the " Redeemed Captive," and grandson of
Deacon Samuel Williams of Roxbury and Rev. Eleazer
Mather of Northampton, great-grandson of Robert Wil-
liams and Deacon Wilham Park of Roxbury. 4. Thomas,"
b 1735, who went to Parsonsfield, Me. 5. Samuel,^ b.
1737, of CornviUe, Me., d. 1807. 6. Dr. John,' b. 1740, of
S. Berwick, Me., d. 1775. 7. William,' b. 1741, d. 1742.
8. William,' of Alfred, Me., b. 1743. d. Aug. 4, 1826, a.
83. 9. Sarah,' b. 1745, d. at Parsonsfield, 1800. 10. Ed-
ward,' b. 1747, went in the Revolutionary army, as Adju-
tant in Col. Poor's regiment, and d. 1776.
Rev. Joseph Parsons' of Brookiield left an only dau.,
who ra. Samuel Pitkin, Esq., of E. Hartford, Ct. William,'
who d. at Alfred, Me., had nine children, among whom
was Usher," M. D., of Providence, R. L, a professor in
Brown University, a surgeon in the war of 1812, and in
Perrv's fleet at the battle of Lake Erie. He m. Mary,
dau. 'of Rev. Abiel Holmes, D. D., author of "American
Annals." Dr. Parsons is himself author of several medi-
cal treatises of great merit.
Thomas' was the proprietor of Parsonsfield, Me., and
left a numerous i^osterity — 19 children, by two wives.
His first wife was Mary Poor.
(28) H. Samuel," b. at Salisbury, Ms., 1707, grad. H. C 17o0
ordained at Rye, N. H., Nov. 3, 1736, m. Mary, only child
of Samuel Jones, Esq., of Boston, Oct. 0, 1739, d. Jan. 4,
1789, a. 82, in the 53rd year of his ministry. The grand-
father of Mary Jones was Capt. John Adams of Boston,
<rrandson of Henry of Braintrce, who was among the first
settlers of Massachusetts, and from whom a numerous
race of the name arc descended, including two Presidents
of the United States. Gov. Samuel Adams (the patriot)
was cousin to Mary who in. Samuel Jones.
Rev. Samuel Parsons' had four children; namely, 1.
Mary m. Rev. John Tucke of Epsom, whose dau. Love
M. m. Simeon Drake, late of Concord, N. H. 2. Joseph,
M D a captain in the Revolutionary army, who d. in
Rve, N. H, in 1832, a. 86. 3. Hannah, d. unmarried. 4.
Betsey, m. Lieut. Samuel Wallace of Rye. whose dau.
iTi the late Isaac Waldron, Esq.. of Portsmouth, N. H.
1847.] The Parsons Family. 269
(29) in. William/ b. at Salisbury. April 21, 1716, grad. H. C. 1735,
settled over the church in South Hampton, N. H., 1743,
from which he was dismissed after a ministry of about
twenty years. He m. Sarah Burnham of Durham, N. H.,
May 16, 1743. In 1763, he removed to Gilmanton with
his family, that town being then a wilderness, though by
the end of the year about twenty families had arrived
and commenced settlements* Mr. Parsons was em-
ployed by the proprietors to preach to the inhabitants.
He also instructed the youth of the place, and coniinued
these services after his labors as a minister ceased. He d.
Jan. 31, 1796, and his wife followed him to the grave, Feb.
28, 1797. His children were Sarah, William, Elisabeth,
John, Joseph, and Ebenezer. Elisabeth m. Gen. Joseph
Badger, Jr., who was the father of Hon. William Badger
of Gilmanton, late Governor of New Hampshire.
(30) IV. Elisabeih,-* b. 1718, m. Rev. Jeremiah Fogg of Kensington,
N. H. She d. March 5, 1779, a. 61. He d. Dec. 1, 1789, in
the 78th year of his age, and the 52nd of his ministry. A
descendant of Rev. Mr. Fogg is the consort of Rev. James
Farnsworth of Boxboro', Ms.
(31) V. John," b. Oct. 15, 1725, d. Sophomore in II. C, Oct. 28, 1740.
(1) Benjamin Parsons,^ younger brother of Cornet Joseph, whose
V descendants are above traced, was like him among the
first settlers of Springfield, and a prominent citizen, a
gentleman of exemplary moral character, of great worth
and respectability. He was Deacon of the church, and a
chief instrument in its formation in Springfield, as ap-
pears from his correspondence with the Rev. Dr. Increase
Mather. In the civil affairs of the town, no one held
more responsible offices, or discharged them with greater
fidelity.
Mr. Parsons m. 1st, Sarah, dau. of Richard Vore of
Windsor, who was a member of the Rev. John War-
ham's church in Dorchester, and accompanied him to
Windsor in 1635. She d. at Springfield, Jan. 1, 1676.
He m 2nd, Sarah, relict of John Leonard, Feb. 21, 1677.^,
Her father having settled in Springfield in 1639. Dea- '
con Parsons d. August 24, 1689, and his wife in 1690.
His children by his first marriage were,
(2) I, Sarah," b. at Springfield, (as were probably all his children,)
Aug. 18, 1656, m. James Dorchester.
(3) 11. Benjamin,- b. Sept. 15, 1658, ra. Sarah, dau. of John Keep
(10) of Springfield, Jan. 17, 16S3. He d. at Enfield, Ct., Dec.
28, 1728, a. 60. She d. July 8, 1729. Pier mother was
Sarah, dau. of John Leonard of Springfield, and her
father was killed by the Indians at LongMeadow, 1676 ;
probably on the 26th of March; as on that day, six men
were killed at Springfield, three of them near Pecowsick
* For minute and interesting- particulars of this now important town, the reader is referred
to the history of it by Rev. Daniel Lancaster. In that woric the author has given pedi-
grees of many of the early settlers.
270 Genealogies. [July,
brook, as they were passing from Long Meadow to the
town, with an escort under Capt. Nixon. The circum-
stance was long perpetuated by the following distich,
but with how much truth we pretend not to say. It is
this :
" Seven Indians, and one without a gun,
Caused Captain Nixon and forty men to run."
(4) III. Mary,- b. Dec. 10, 1660, at Springfield, Jan. 27, 1662.
(5) IV. Abigail,- b. Jan. 6, 1662, m. 1. John Mun, Dec. 23, 1680; 2.
John Richards, Oct. 7, 1686.
(6) V. Samuel.^b. Oct. 10, 1666, m. Hannah Hitchcock, March 18,
(14) 1683, d. in Enfield, Feb., 1736, a. 70.
(7) VI. Ebenezer,^ b. Nov. 17, 1668, iti. Margaret, dau. of Samuel
(24) and Katherine Marshfield of Springfield, and grand-
daughter of Thomas Marshfield, who came from Exeter,
England, with Rev. Mr. Warham, and settled in Wind-
sor, Ct. Mr. Parsons d. at Springfield, Sept. 23, 1752, a.
84. His wife d. June 12, 1758, a. 87, as is to be seen on
her tombstone in West Springfield, together with these
lines :
The hope of life imntiortal
bloom, Dispel y*' grave's
most hideous gloom
Christ on y'= Resurection
day his Saints with glory shall array.
Mr. Parsons was highly respected, was Deacon of the
Congregational church in West '&\)\mg^G\A ffty-two years,
which terminated at his decease.
(8) VII. Mary,- b. Dec. 17, 1670, m. Thomas Richards, Oct. 21, 1691.
(9) VIII. Hezekiah,- b. Nov. 24, 1673, m. Hannah, dau. of Eliakira
Cooley of Springfield, Feb. 20, 1701. [There is a curi-
ous entry on the Springfield records concerning this
match.] They resided in Enfield and Suffield, Ct. He
d. July 11, 1748.
(10) IX. Joseph,^ b. Dec, 1675, ra. Abigail Phelps, Sept. 15, 1697.
He resided in West Springfield.
Benjamin,^ (3) of Enfield, who m. Sarah Keep, had,
(11) I. John,^b. in Enfield, Nov. 19, 1684, d. there May 9, 1717, a. 33.
(12) II. Benjamin,'' b. March 1, 1688, was of Enfield, Ct., where
he d. unmarried, July 4, 1734, a. 46.
(13) III. Christopher.H. Jan. 28, 1691, m. Mary Pease of Enfield,
April 22, 1714, d. Sept. 10, 1747, a. 56. They had twelve
children, born between March 1, 1715, and Dec. 23, 1740 ;
eight sons and four daughters. The sons were John,''
Christopher,* Benjamin,* Joseph,* Ebcnczer,* Benjamin,*
Jabez,* Noah,* John,* m. Ann Colton at Enfield and had
John,^ Ebcnezer,* Jabez," and Oliver," who d. at Peek-
skill in 1777, in the Revolutionary war.
Christopher,* m. Mary, dau. of Samuel Pease, and had
among other children, Asahel" and Christopher."
Benjamin,* m. Sophia Pease, and had Simeon," Mary,"
and John." He lived at Enfield.
Joseph,* m. Rebecca Allen of Enfield, Ct., and had
Joseph," and Jabez," and three daughters. Joseph" had
a large family in Enfield.
1847.] The Parsons Family. • 271
(14) V. Sarah,^ of whom we have no account but of her death, July
8, 1729.
Samuel" (6) of Enfield, who m. Hannah, dau. of Luke Hitchcock of
Springfield, had,
(15) I. John,3 b. July 23, 1693, m. Thankful Root of Enfield, June
20, 1716. They had seven children, among whom were
John,* Moses,* and Thomas.*
(16) n. Luke,3 b. Jan. 4, 1696, m. Sarah Osborn, Sept. 13, 1716, at
Enfield. They had seven children, one of whom was
a son, Luke,* b. April 17, 1724.
(17) in. Hezekiah.^b. April 13, 1698, m. Rebecca Burt, Nov. 15,
1723, d. 1751. He had, besides other children, Heze-
kiah,* David,* Eldad,* and Charles.*
(18) IV. Hannah,'' b. Aug. 2, 1700, m. Nath'l Horton, March 3, 1720.
(19) V. Nathaniel,^ b. Dec. 28, 1702, m. Mary Pease, Dec. 18, 1725.
He had Nathaniel,* Cliadwell,* who m. Ruth, dau. of
Josiah Ward of Enfield, and Stephen.*
(20) VI. Moses,^ b. June 10, 1707, m. Hannah, dau. of Samuel Steb-
bins of Springfield, Jan. 13, 1736, d. at Enfield, 1786. He
had S children, 4 sons and 4 daughters. Warham* m.
Mary Pease, and had, besides other children, Martin,^
Warham,^ and Moses. ^
(21) VII. Miriam,'' b. April 9, 1710, m. Caleb Jones, Nov. 10, 1730.
(22) VIII. Samuel,^ b. Nov. 23, 1690, (at Sprintrfield) m. Abigail Ran-
dall, Dec. 4, 1713, and had sons, Samuel* and Aaron.*
(23) IX. Sarah,'' b. Nov. 10, 1704, ra. Thomas Jones, June 10, 1742.
(24) X. Daniel, of whom, as yet, nothing appears.
Ebenezer,- (7) of West Springfield, who m. Margaret Marshfield, had,
(25) I. Ebenezer,^ b. at Springfield, Jan. 12, 1691, m. Martha Ely,
1714, d. 1742, leaving 10 children; namely, Martha,* m.
John Taylor ; Eunice,* m. Daniel H. Phelps of Upper
Housatonick ; Margaret,* m. Daniel Foot of Colchester ;
Mary,* m. William Clark of Colchester; Diana*; Ebene-
^ zer*; Naomi,* m. Asaph Leonard; Stephen*; Abigail*;
and Seth.*
(26) II. Margaret,'' b. Sept. 19, 1693, m. Rev. Daniel Elmer of
Newark, N. J.
(27) III. Jonathan," b. July 15, 1695. Drowned, July 1, 1703.
(28) IV. Benjamin," b. Dec. 15, 1696, m. Martha Bliss', Aug. 15, 1723 ;
went to Kingston, thence to Palmer, Ms., d. at Swansey,
in the house of his son, Aaron.* His wife d. at Palmer,
Ms.. July 17, 1760, a. 56. They had 12 children.
Eleanor,* m. Elizur Fitch of Monson ; David* of Pahner,
Ms.; Tabitha,* m. Robert McMaster of Palmer, 1766;
Moses,* d. at the Havanna in the French war; Israel,* d.
in the same war, at Fort Harmer ; Aaron* of Swansey ;
Jonathan,* m. Mary, dau. Deacon Joseph Merrick of
Springfield, d. at W. Springfield, May 2, 1810, a. 75. She
d. March 15, 1817, a. 84. Joshua,* m. Eleanor Allen, lived
in Palmer, Ms. Abigail,* m. Ebenezer Bliss of Belcher-
town. Martha,* m. Daniel Worthington, Vt. ; Benjamin,*
d. in the French war.
(29) V. Caleb," b. Dec. 27, 1699, m. Miriam Williston, Oct. 4, 1749.
She d. at W. Springfield, July 24, 1760, a. 53, leaving
one son, Caleb,* b. 1755, d. 1760.
272 Genealogies. [July?
(30) VI. Sarah,'' b. Feb. 4, 1703, ra. Pelatiah Hitchcock of Brook-
field, Ms.
(31) VII. Jonathan,'^ b. at Springfield, Nov. 30, 1705, grad. at Y. C.
(33) 1729, studied theology with Rev. Elisha Williams, Pres-
ident of Y. C, and Rev. Jonathan Edwards of North-
ampton, ordained at Lyme, March 17, 1730, m. Phebe,
dan. of John Griswold of Lyme, and sister of Gov. Mat-
thew Griswold.
In March, 1746, Rev. Mr. Parsons removed to Newbu-
ryport, Ms., where he preached until his decease. He
d. July 19. 177G, a. 71, and was interred in a tomb under
his pulpit, by the side of Rev. George Whitefield, who
had died at his house not long before. His wife d. at
Newburyport also, Dec 26, 1770. He m, 2. Mrs. Lydia
Clarkson, widow of Andrew Clarkson, Esq., of Ports-
mouth, N. H. She survived him, and d. April 30, 177S.
Mr. Parsons was author of several occasional and other
sermons in pamphlet form, and two volumes of sixty
sermons in 8vo., advertised as in press at Newburyport,
in 1781, by J. Mycall. As extended memoirs have been
published of him in several works, it is unnecessary to
he more particular at this time.
(32) VIII. Abigail,'' b. Oct. 21, 1708, m. Thomas Day of Springfield,
March 19, 1735.
(33) IX. Katherine,'' b. Oct. 16, 1715, m. Aaron Taylor of Upper
Housatonick.
Rev. Jonathan Parson/' (31) of Newburyport had 13 children, 6 of
whom d. in infancv- Those who married were,
(.34) L Marshfield," b. Feb. 7, 1733, lived at Lyme, Ct., d. there
Jan. 13, 1813, a. SO. He m. 1. Lois, dan. of Puchard Wait,
Sen., of Lyme. He m. 2. Abigail Marvin, Nov. 20, 1766.
She d. Aug. 22, 1782, a. 35. He m. 3. Abigail Waterman
of Norwich, Jan. 15, 1783. She d. March 14, 1793, a,
53. He m. 4. Phebe Griffin, Oct. 10, 1793, widow, and
dau. of Pardon Taber of Lyme. He had children only
by his first wife. His son John' m. Joanna, dau. of Joseph
Mather of Lyme. By a second wife, Lois, dau. of Ptich-
ard Wait, Jr., he had 12 children.
(35) 11. Jonathan,* b. April 25, 1735, m. Hannah, dau. of Samuel
Gyles of Salisbury, Aug. 20, 1756. They had 10 chil-
dren, 4 of whom were sons, and all d. unmarried. Elis-
abeth* m. 1. Samuel Chandler, 2. John jNIycall. Hannah'^
m. Abraham Jackson, and had Ellen" and Jsaac Rand*^ ;
the latter d. July 27, 1812, at Copenhagen, while U. S.
Charge d' Affaires, a. 37. He m. Louisa C. Carroll of
Pliiladolphia, granddaughter of Charles Carroll of Carrol-
ton, Md., one of the signers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence.
(36) IIT. Samuel Iloldcn," b. May 14, 1737, at Lyme, Ct., grad. H.
C. 1756; in 1781 he received an honorary degree from
Y. C, studied law at Lyme in the office of Iiis uncle.
Gov. Matthew Griswold, admitted to the bar in New
London county, 1759, settled at Lynie, was elected
Representative to the General Assembly in 1762, and
18-17.] The Parsons Familij. 273
successively for eighteen sessions, which broaglit him
to the year 1774, when he received the appointment of
King's Attorney, and removed to New London. In 177-j
he was appointed Colonel of the sixth Connecticut regi-
ment, and a Brigadier- General by Congress in 1776,
Major- General in 1780. In 1779 he succeeded Gen.
Putnam in the command of the Connecticut line of the
Continental army, and served in the Revolutionary army
as Major- General until the close of the war. He was
an active member of the Convention of Connecticut in
January, 1788, which ratified the Constitution of the Unit-
ed States, and was elected President of the " Society of
Cincinnati" of Connecticut. In 1785 he was appointed
by Congress a Commissioner to treat with the Indians
at Miami. In 1788 he was appointed and commissioned
by President Washington, first Judge of the North West
Territory, which included the present States of Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan ; and while holding that
office, was, in 1789, appointed by the State of Connecti-
cut a Commissioner to hold a treaty with the Wyandots
and other tribes of Indians on Lake Erie, for extinguish-
ing the aboriginal title to the " Connecticut Western
Pteserve." While returning to his residence at Marietta
from this service, he was drowned by the overturning of
his boat in descending the rapids of the Big Beaver river,
Nov. 17, 1789, a. 52.
Gen. Parsons m. Mehetabel, dau. of Richard Mather
of Lyme, (a lineal descendant of Rev. Richard Mather of
Dorchester,) Sept. 10, 1761. She was b. in Lvme, March
7, 1743, d. Aug. 7, 1802, and was buried at Middletown.
Ct. The children of Gen. Parsons were, 1. William
Walter,^ b. Jidy 6, 1762, m. Esther, dau. of Thompson
Phillips of Middletown, d. Jan. 24, ISOl, leaving chil-
dren, Esther Phillips,*' m. to William Hammet of Bangor,
and Thomas," who d. young. 2. Lucia,^ b. Nov. 8, 1764,
m. Hon. Stephen Titus Hosmer, Chief-Justice of Con-
necticut. They had 4 sons and 6 daughters. All the sons d.
young, except Oliver Ellsworth," who m. Ann P. Hawes
of N. York. 3. Thomas,'' who d. young. 4. Enoch,'
whose biography was given in the April number of this
work. He was b. Nov. 5, 17()9, m. 1. Mary Wyley
Sullivan, May 19, 1795. She was dau. of John Sul-
livan of London, and b. in Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 1772, d.
at Middletown, July 2, 1807. He m. 2. Mrs. Sarah Ro-
secrants, dau. of Nehemiah Hubbard of Middletown, by
whom he had one son, Henry Ethelbert," who m. Abby
C, dau. of John Welles of Ann Arbor, Michigan ; and a
dau., Mary Sullivan," m. James, son of Ptobert Dickson
of London, Eng., d. at Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1841. The
next of the children of Gen. Parsons was, 5. Mehetabel,^
b. Dec. 21, 1772, m. William B. Hall. M, D., of Middletown,
d. Nov. 1, 1823, a. 51, leaving, 1. William Brenton" ; 2.
Samuel Holden Parsons" of Binghampton, N. Y. 6.
Phebe,^ b. Jan. 25, 1775, at N. London, m. Samuel Tit"-
274
Genealusries. [July,
fen, had a dau.,« m. to L. T. Clark of Philadelphia. 7.
Samuel Holden,^ b. Dec. 31, 1777, m. Esther, dau. of
Giles Pao-e of Middletown, d. in the West Indies, leav-
in<r a daa., Mary Ann,*^ ra. to William C. Hammet of
Rowland, Me. 8. Margaret Ann.^ 9. Margaret," b. 1785,
m 1 Stephen Hubbard of Middletown, who settled at
Champion, N. Y., where he d. 1812. 2. Alfred Lathrop'
of Champion and W. Carthage, N. Y.
(37) IV. Thomas,^ b. Apnl 28, 1739, m. 1. Mary Gibson, and had one
son, Jonathan G.,^ who d. without issue. He m. 2. Sarah
Sawyer of Newbnrv, and had, 1. Sarah,^ m. to Gorham
Parsons, late a merchant of Boston, whose father was
brother to the late Judge Theophilus Parsons of Bos-
ton, descended from that branch of the family settled at
Gloucester, Ms., the ancestor of which was Jeffrey Par-
sons, whose pedigree we propose to trace hereafter ; 2.
Ann^ ra. Fitz- William Sargent of Gloucester, Ms.; 3.
Mary ,5 m. Ignatius Sargent ; 4. ,' m. Samuel Torrey
of Boston.
(38) V. Phebe,* b. at Newburyport, March 6, 1748, m. Capt. Eben-
ezer Lane of Boston, had no children, d. 1781.
(39) VI. Lucia," b. at Newburvport, Dec. 23, 1752, m. Capt. Joseph
Taiman of that place, d. there in 1815, a. 63, leaving J
children; 1. Thomas P.^ ; 2. Phebe GriswokP ; 3. Sarah";
4. John Pike"; 5. Richard"; 6. Joseph^; and 7. Ihomas
(40) VII. Ly<luv'"b' April 3, 1755, m. Moses, son of Hon. Jonathan
^ Greenleaf of Newburyport, Sept. 17, 1776, and had chil-
dren 1. Moses,' 2. Clarina Parsons," 3. Ebenezer, 4. fei-
mon,'^ b. Dec. 5, 1783, the distinguished attorney and pro-
fessor of law in H. C, 5. Jonathan,'' a clergyman ot
Brooklyn, N. Y., and author of a memoir of P^ev. Jona-
than Parsons in the American Quarterly Register, also
of Ecclesiastical Sketches of Maine.
Hugh Parsons appears on the town records of Springfield, 27. 8,
(27 Oct.) 1645. IIow long before that he was resident there does not
appear, though it is quite probable he wa? among the first inhabitants.
Whether Hugh were a brother of Benjamin and Joseph, or what
relationship he may have borne to them, nothing has yet come to our
knowledge to enable us to determine; yet he was probably the older
brother of those, and so we shall consider him until wo are otherwise
assured. Mr. Parsons married Many Leivis on the date above men-
tioned, by whom he had,
I. Samuel, b. Oct. 4, 1G43, d. Oct. 4, 1G49.
II. Joshua, b. Oct. 26, 1650. d. June 4, 1651. ^ , . , ,
About this point of time began the troubles and trials of this^devotecl
family, and here, on the Springfield town records stands the followmg
sad entry: _. i ■ r
" Joshua Parsons, son of Hugh was killed by Mary Parsons his wile,
4. 1. 1651." , , u
Sin"-ular as it may now seem, and notwithstanding the above entry,
fair and legible at this day upon the records, an attempt was soon after
made to throw the cause of the death of the son upon the father, and
1847.] Ancient Family Bible. 375
that he had effected it by witchcraft I We will not now enlarge on this
subject, as we propose to publish at some future time an article on
witchcraft in our country, and its unhappy effects.
P. S. We originally intended to have given in this number the
genealogy of the branch of the family of Parsons settled at Gloucester,
but for want of room, and some materials, are obliged to defer it to a
future one ; meanwhile we hope the descendants of Jeffrey Parsons,
(the progenitor of this branch,) will forward us all the facts they ])0S-
sess concerning it, that it may be rendered as complete as possible.
For the information of those concerned, it may be proper to state, that
we have a copy of the pedigree which was in the possession of ihe late
William Parsons, Esq., of Boston, which, though extensive as it re-
spects the names of the descendants, is very defective in dates and
names of places. In these particulars we especially want information.
ANCIENT BIBLE IN POSSESSION OF WIDOW LUCY WATERS OF
SHARON, MS.
It is said that this Bible was brought from England to America by the Pil-
gxim Fathers who landed from the ship Mayflower, at Plymouth, Ms.", Decem-
ber 22, A. D. 1620.
The title-page of the Testament* part of this Bible is in the following
words, viz. —
Nissm ^m^Kum^'^^
OF
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Confered diligently with the Greeke and best approved
translations, in divers Languages.
Imprinted at London by the Deputies of Christopher Barker, Printer
to the Queens most excellent Majesty.
A. D. 1592.
Cvm gratia privilegio Regim Maiestatis.
*A11 the fly-leaves are gone from the beginning of the Old Testament, as well as the title-
page.
276 Biographical Notices of [July,
Family Record in the Bible.
We Elisha Bradford and Bathshua Le-brocke, were married, September, y«
7th, Anno Domini 1718. (!)
Account of the births, of all our children.
Our Daughter Hannah, was born April y^ 10th 1719
Joseph was horn December y' 7th day 1721
Silvanus was born Jnly y^ 6th day 1723
Neheraiah was born July y' 27th day 1724
Laurana was born March y" 2Gth day 1726
Mary was born Angust y*" 1st day 1727
Elisha was born October y' 6th day 1729
Lois was born January y' 30th day 1730-31
Deborah* was born November y' 18th day 1732
AUis was born November y* 3d day 1734
Azenath was born September y^ l-5th day 1736
Carpenter was born February y* 7th day 1733-9
Abigail was born June y'' 20th day 1741
Chloe was born sixth day of April 1743
Content was born twenty-first day of May 1745
Content dec'^ May 22 174-3
Silvanus dec'^ the twelfth day of July 1723
The fore^roin^ title-paje and Family Register were transcribed for and at the
request of Alden Bradford, Esq., Feb. 22, 1842,
By his humble servant,
WILLIAM ELLIS.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES OF PHYSICIANS IN
ROCHESTER, N. H.
[For the account of the following- medical genlleinen we are indebted to Dr. Samuel Pray.]
Dr. James Jackson was the first physician who settled in Rochester.
He went from Connecticut, but in what year he went and how long
he lived in the town, is not known.
Dr. James IIoiv was the son of Deacon How of Methuen, and broth-
er of David How, Esq., of Haverhill, Ms. He went to Rochester
about the year 1777, and practised in his profcsi^ion tdl near the time ot
Ids death, in 1807. He was a Representative to the Siate Legislatiire
several years, and was elected a member of the N. H. Medical Socie-
ty in 1791, soon after the Charter was granted. He was also sur-
geon's mate in the army of the Revoluliou. Ho died at the age of o3.
Dr. Samuel Praij was born at South Berwick, INIc., Jnly 3, 1769.
He received his preparatory education at Dumraer Academy, New-
bury, Ms., in the years 1784, '85, and '86, studied medicme with Dr.
Jacob Kittrcdge of Dover, three years, and commenced the |)ractice of
*This Deborah was the mother of the Anicriran Heroine, Bchmah Sampson, who under
the name ..f Rol,,,-, S/mllif<fr, serv.Ml about two years as soldier in the army ol '''c'^.';^-'; >'<'"'
in Capl. Wel.l.-s Company, Col. .lacUson's Re^nnient, and (..niera Pattersons Br .?ado and
after an honorable dis.-har-e from the Continental army, returned home to lier "'' ";^ •'
IMimpton in the Ol.l Colonv ; assumed her female habiliments, an.l was married to ''cnjamm
Oannet of Sharon, Ms., in Hsl, where she died about ten years ago, and where three ol tier
children reside at the present day.
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his profession in September, 1792, at Rochester, where he has resided
about fifty-five years. He united with a number of physicians in the old
County of Strafibrd in 1811, who constituted the Strafford District of the
N. H. Medical Society, of which he was Secretary several years. He
was elected a Fellow of the K H. M. Society in 1816, and has been
one of the Censors for Strafford District. Dec. 14, 1821, he was elect-
ed an Honorary Member of the Medical Society at Dartmouth College.
Dr. Timothy F. Preston went to Rochester in the year 1807, and re-
sided in town about a year, and then returned to New Ipswich, his
native place.
Dr. John Perkins went to Rochester in 1607, and resided there till
1815, when he moved with his family to JalFrey. It is not known
where he received his education.
Dr. Asa Perkins went from Dover, his native place, to Rochester, in
1816, and resided there two years, aud then returned to Dover, where
he now resides. He is the son of William Perkins, who was a mer-
chant in Dover, and who died several years since. The Doctor studied
medicine with Dr. Jabez Dow of Dover. He was born April 5, 1793.
Having abandoned his profession, he entered into mercantile business.
Dr. James Farrington went to Rochester in August, 1818, and has
resided m town, to this time [1847]. He was born at Conway, Octo-
ber, 1791, and is the third son, now living, of Jeremiah Farrington, late
of Conway, who emigrated when a young man from Concord, N. H.,
and with several others formed a settlement upon the banks of the
Saco river, in that section of the country then called by the Indians
Pequawket, now Conway and Fryeburg; and grandson of Stephen
Farrington, who was one of the first settlers of Concord, and whose
wife was a sister of Jonathan and Samuel Bradley, who, with Obadiah
Peters, John Bean, and John Lufkin, were massacred by the Indians,
Aug. 11, 1740, between Concord and Hopkinton, and to whose memo-
ry a granite monument has been erected on the spot where the mas-
sacre was i)erpetrated, by their surviving relatives. He received an
academic education at Fryeburg Academy, where in 1814 he was pre-
pared to enter college. He commenced "the study of medicine under
the tuition of Dr. Moses Chandler of Fryeburg, Me., February, 1815,
and concluded his term of study under "the instruction of Dr. Jabez
Dow of Dover, in February, 1818. He was examined in the science
of medicine and surgery by the Censors of the N. H. Medical Society,
Drs. Crosby and Pray, July 18, 1818, and commenced practice in Roch-
ester on the 9th of August following. He is a Fellow of the N. H.
Medical Society, and has been Censor and a Counsellor of the Socie-
ty, and for several years President of the StrafTord District Society.
He has been a Representative and Senator in the State Legislature, and
in 1837 was elected a member of. the 25th Congress of the United
States. In 1845 he was appointed by the Executive of the State one
of the Trustees of the N. H. Asylum for the Insane.
Dr. Farrington was married, in 1827, to Mary D., eldest daucrhter of
Mr. Joseph Hanson of Rochester, and has four children living''; three
sons and one daughter. Formerly he had students in medicine, among
whom were Dr. Joseph H. Smith, now a successful practitioner in
Dover, Dr. Timothy Upham, an eminent physician, late of Waterford
N. Y., and a son of the Hon. Nathaniel Upham, late of Rochester, also
Dr. Alfred Upham, now a physician in the city of New York.
Dr. Farrington has had an extensive business in his profession for
twenty-five years, and has performed many difficult surgical operations.
278 Sketches of Alumni [July,
D/-. Calvin Cutter, Dr. TJieodore Wells, and a Dr. Turner from Mas-
sachusetts, went to Rochester and tarried a short time in 1832 and 1833,
and then returned to their native towns.
Dr. Rafus K. Pearl was born at Farraington, Feb. 6, 1815, attended
Medical Lectures at Bowdoin and Dartmouth Colleges, and studied
medicine with Dr. Wight of Gilmantou. He commenced practice in
Ptochester in 1810, and being out of health, he left the profession, and
has gone into trade in the village of that place.
Dr. John W. Pray is the son of Dr. Samuel Pray of Rochester, with
whom he studied medicine. He was born in Rochester, August, 1814,
attended Medical Lectures at Dartmouth College, commenced the
practice of liis profession in Barrington, in 1840, and continued at that
place three years, when he returned to Rochester and went into prac-
tice with his father.
Dr. Richard Rassel moved from Great Falls village to Ptochester,
about the year 1841, and resided in town about three years, and then
returned to Great Falls, in 1844. It is not known when he began the
practice of his profession, nor what was his education.
Dr. Jeremiah Garlo.nd was born at Strafford, Sept. 23, 1815, and
commenced the practice of his profession at Rochester, in 1844. He
attended Medical Lectures at New York, in the old medical and surgi-
cal institution, and obtained the degree of M. D. at that institution.
He studied medicine with Drs. Chadbourne and Haynes of Concord.
SKETCHES OF ALUMNI AT THE DIFFERENT COLLEGES
IN NEW ENGLAND.
HON. NATHAN WESTON OF AUGUSTA, ME.
John Weston, from whom the subject of this memoir is the
fourth in descent, came from Buckinghamshire in England lo this
country, in 1644, at the age of 13. After residing a few years
in Salem, he purchased a tract of land in what is now South Read-
ing, Ms., lo winch he removed, and where he spent the residue of his
days. He died in 1723 ; being more than 90 years of age. It is
noted on his gravestone, that he was one of the founders of the
church in Reading. A part of his estate remained in the hands of
his posterity for over one hundred years. Stephen, his son, was a
pious, industrious, and respectable man. He had a farm in Read-
ing, where he died in 1753, at the age of 88.
Stephen, his son, became ihe owner of a farm in Wilmington,
Ms. He was a leading man there, distinguished for his piety, and
was for many years Deacon of the church in that town, where he
died in 1776, in his 81st year. Nathan, his fifth son, was born at
Wilmington, in 1740. He married Elisabeth, the mother of the
subject of this Memoir. She was the daughter of Samuel Ban-
croft, Esq., of Reading, who represented that town for many years
in the General Court, and sister of the late Rev. Dr. Bancroft of
Worcester. He (Nathan) removed to that part of Ilallowell which
is now Augusta, in iAlaine, then a part of INIassachusetts, in 1781.
He was for several years in the State government of Massachusetts,
\
1847.] at the different Colleges in Neiv England. 279
being, at different times, a member of the House, Senate, and
Council of that CommonweaUh. He died in 1832, at the advanced
age of nearly 93 years.
Nathan Weston, his son and the subject of this Memoir, was
born at Hallowell, now Augusta, July 27, 1782. He pursued his
studies, preparatory to his entering college, at Hallowell Academy,
under the direction of ihe late Preceptor Moody. He was gradu-
ated at Dartmouth College, in 1803. He went immediately into the
study of the law. After reading a few months with Benjamin
Whitwell, Esq., of Augusta, he entered the office of George Blake,
Esq., Attorney for the United States, for the Massachusetts District,
at 13oston, where he prosecuted his studies, until his admission to
the bar, in the county of Sutfolk, in July, 1808.
He soon after opened an office at Augusta, but in March, 1807,
removed to New Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, where
he continued in full practice in his profession three years, represent-
ing that town in 1808, in the General Court of Massachusetts. In
June, 1809, he married Paulina B., daughter of the Hon. Daniel
Cony, and returned to Augusta, in March, 1810, where he now
(1847) resides. He continued the practice of the law until the fall
of 1811, when he was made Chief-Justice of the Circuit Court of
Common Pleas for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts,
in which he continued to officiate until the separation of Maine, in
1820. He then became one of the Judges of the Supreme Judicial
Court, and in October, 1834, he was appointed Chief-Justice of that
State, which office he held till October, 1841, when his term of
office expired. In 1831, the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws
was conferred upon him at Dartmouth College, and afterwards at
Waterville and Bowdoin Colleges, Maine.
In February, 1825, at a general meeting of the members of both
houses of the Legislature, then sitting in Portland, without distinc-
tion of party, he was with great unanimity nominated for the office
of Governor, but preferring to remain on the bench, he declined the
nomination.
Judge Weston has four sons ; Nathan, Daniel Cony, who mar-
ried Mary C. North, granddaughter of the late General William
North of New York, George Melville, and Charles. The first three
were educated at Bowdoin College, and are now in the practice of
law ; one in Augusta, one in Orono, and one in Vassalborough, in
Maine. His third son, George Melville, is Attorney for the State
for the county of Kennebec. Charles, his fourth son, has been a
midshipman in the Navy of the United States. Of his daughters,
Paulina Cony died in 1820, aged two years. Two survive, namely,
Catharine Martin and Louisa Matilda.
Chief-Justice Weston is not known as the author of any pub-
lished work, beyond an occasional oration or address, in his
younger days ; but the decisions of the Supreme Court of Maine,
now extended to about twenty volumes, are filled with legal opin-
ions drawn by him, which will remain a monument of his learning
and industry.
280 Sketches of Alumni [July,
HON. RICHARD LAW OF NEW LONDON, CT.
[This memoir was obtained through the instrumentalitj' of Prof. Kingsley of Yale College.]
E-icHARD Law was a son of the Hon. Jonathan Law, Governor
of Connecticut, and was born at Milford, on the 17th of March,
1733. He was educated at Yale College, where he was graduated
in 1751, and where also he received the degree of LL. D. Imme-
diately after graduating, he entered upon the study of the law, in tiie
office and under the instruction of that able jurist and accomplished
lawyer, the Hon. Jared IngersoU ; and after a course of studies
usual at that day, he was, soon after the age of 21, admitted to the
bar, at New Haven; and immediately removed, and settled at New
London, where he became highly distinguished in his profession. As
an advocate at the bar, his style was pure and correct, but not copious
and flowing. He was distinguished more as a learned lawyer, a
close logician, a fair special pleader, than an eloquent orator. His
talents were better adapted to a court than a jury. He possessed
a discrimination, and power of seeing and seizing the great point
in the case — the point on which it must turn ; and by a course of
special pleadings — by drawing on \hc ^^ heartstrings of the laiv^^
he had a faculty of presenting his point, by forming an issue in law
for the decision of the court, most favorably lor his client ; and on
such issues, from the logical structure of his mind, he was power-
ful. He was thoroughly read in the ancient English law author-
ities ; and few American lawyers or jurists, of his day and age,
better understood the great principles of the English common law,
or could bett(;r discriminate betw:een such of those principles as
were applicable to the genius of a republican government, aixl such
as were not, than Judge Law. Those which he adopted formed,
as it respected the common law, the poleslar of his judicial
decisions.
After a full and lucrative practice of several years, in consequence
of ill health, he was induced to relinquish the bar, and accept a
seat as Chief-Judge on the Bench of the County Court for the
county of New London. This office he held until May, 1784,
when he was appointed one of the Judges of the Superior Court.
In May, 1776, he was chosen an Assistant, a member of the
Council or upper house of Assembly, which office he held by an-
nual elections of the freemen, until May, 1786, when an act was
passed excluding Judges from a seat in the Legislature.
In 1777, it is believed that at May session, he was appointed by
the General Assembly a member of Congress; and continued with
little, if any intermission, a member of that body until 1782.
On granting the charter to the city of New London, he was by
the freemen in March, 1784, unanimously chosen Mayor; which
oince he held until his death — a period of nearly twenty-two years.
On the return of peace, after the Revolution, he was appointed
with the Hon. Roger Sherman, to revise the code of Statute Laws
of the State. This code had not been revised for thirty years, and
had accumulated to a great size, from the great variety of statutes
1847.] at the different Colleges in New England. 281
enacted in the emergencies of the Revolution. In its subjects of cor-
rection, a work of great interest and importance, it required no
small ability so to select and discriminate as to give universal satis-
faction. In the discharge of which duty he discovered great knowl-
edge of the science of legislation, and the true principles of national
government.
In May, 1786, he was appointed Chief-Judge of the Superior
Court ; and continued in that office until the adoption of the Con-
stitution of the United States; when being by President Washing-
ton appointed District Judge of the District of Connecticut, in Oc-
tober, 1789, he resigned the former and accepted the latter, which
he held until his death, which occurred at New London, Jan. 26,
1806, in the 73rd year of his age.
Judge Law lived in an eventful period of his country, and of the
world ; and the many and various important offices which he held
and honorably sustained through the course of a long life, better
bespeak, than language can express, the character, the worth, and
merits of the man.
REV. NAPHTALI SHAW OF BRADFORD, VT.
Naphtali Shaw was born at Bridgewater, Ms., June 20, 1764,
and was the fourth son of his parents. His father, who was by
occupation a tanner and shoemaker, was William Shaw, who lived
in Bridgewater, and married Hannah, daughter of Samuel West,
who was a Deacon of the Congregational Church in that place, and
lived to be more than eighty years of age. He had five sons and
six daughters. At the age of fifteen the subject of this Memoir
enlisted as a soldier in the Revolutionary army, and went with oth-
ers to take Rhode Island, which was in 1779 in possession of the
British, but he did not continue long in the service, the object being
accomplished. He prepared for college under the instructions of
Dr. Crane,, a physician of Titicut Parish, and the Rev. Dr. Reed of
West Bridgewater. In 1786, he entered the Freshman Class of
Dartmouth College, and graduated there in 1790. After receiving
his bachelor's degree, he taught school at Easton, Ms., and at Boston,
as an assistant of Mr. Caleb Bingham, an instructor of much
celebrity. His theological course of study was pursued under the
direction of the Rev. Dr. Sanger of Bridgewater, who was in the
habit of educating young men for the ministry. He was approbated
to preach the gospel, as it was then called, by the Plymouth Asso-
ciation of Ministers, Aug. 1, 1792. Jan. 30, 1793, he was ordained
Pastor of the church in Kensington, N. H., where he remained till
Jan. 13, 1813, when he was dismissed on account of ill health. His
ministry was pacific and useful ; peace and harmony were restored,
and the cause of education, morals, and religion promoted. His
health was such, that upon resignation, he retired from the ministry,
and devoted himself to agricultural pursuits, having purchased a farm
in the town of Bradford, Vt., where he still lives in the enjoyment of
his bodily and mental powers, to a good degree, at the age of 84 years*
18
282 Sketches of Alumni [July,
Mr. Shaw mamed, June 10, 1798, Mary Crafts, daughter of Dr.
John Staples Crafts of Bridgewater, who was to him a great bless-
ing. " The greatest blessing," said Martin Luther, " with which a
man can be favored is a pious and amiable wife, who fears God
and loves her family, with whom he may live in peace, and in
whom he may repose confidence." The wife of Mr. Shaw died
Jan. 14, 1840. Their children were four; — Thomas Crafts, living
in Bradford, Vt., a farmer, and a deacon of the church in that place,
who married Sarah Jenkins, by whom he has two daughters, Sarah
Jane and Mary Ann ; Eliza Park, who married Dea. Randell H.
Wild of West Fairlee, who died in Bradford, Dec. 22, 1841, leav-
ing two daughters, Elisabeth and Emily ; Samuel West, who mar-
ried Jerusha Bliss of Fairlee, and died March 12, 1832, leaving no
child ; Mary Ann, who died July 12, 1808, in childhood.
HON. NAHUM MITCHELL OF PLYMOUTH.
Nahum Mitchell was born in East Bridgewater, Feb. 12, 1769.
His father was Cushing Mitchell, son of Col, Edward, grandson of
Edward, and great-grandson of Experience, who was one of the
Pilgrim forefathers, and arrived at Plymouth in the third ship, the
Ann, in 1623. They all lived and died in East Bridgewater, on the
spot which their descendants now occupy. His mother was Jennet,
daughter of the Hon. Hugh Orr, from Lochwinioch, County of
Renfrew, Scotland, who married Mary, daughter of Capt. Jonathan
Bass of East Bridgewater, whose father was Dea. Samuel Bass of
Braintree, whose father was John, who married Ruth, daughter of
the Hon. John Alden, the Pilgrim ; and John's father was Dea.
Samuel Bass of Braintree, (now Quincy.) Capt. Jonathan Bass's
wife was Susanna, daughter of Nicholas Byram of East Bridgewa-
ter, whose wife was Mary, daughter of Dea. Samuel Edson of
West Bridgewater, and whose father, Nicholas Byram, married
Susanna, daughter of Abraham Shaw of Dedham.
Cushing Mitchell's mother was Elisabeth, daughter of Elisha
Cushing of Hingham, a descendant from Matthew Cushing, one of
the first settlers in Hingham, and ancestor of all of the name in this
part of the country, and whose father was Peter Cushing of Hing-
ham in England. Matthew's wife was Nazareth, daughter of Hen-
ry Pitcher. Matthew's son Daniel married Lydia, daughter of
Edward Oilman, ancestor of all the Gilmans in New England.
Daniel's son Daniel, father of Elisha, married Elisabeth, daughter of
Capt. John Thaxter of Hingham, son of Thomas, the ancestor of a^
the Thaxters in this vicinity. Capt. John Thaxter's wife was Elis-
abctli, daughter of Nicholas Jacob, or Jacobs, of Hingham.
Col. Edward Mitchell's mother was Alice, daughter of Maj. John
Bradford of Kingston, son of William, Deputy-Governor, and grand-
son of William Bradford, the Governor. The Governor's wife
was widow Alice Southworth, her maiden name Carpenter. Wil-
liam the Deputy's wife was Alice, daughter of Thomas Richards
of Weymouth. Maj. John's wife was Mercy, daughter of Joseph
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Warren, son of Richard Warren, and his wife Elisabeth, from
London. Joseph's wife was Priscilla, daughter of John, and sister
of Eld. Thomas Faunce of Plymouth. Col. Edward Mitchell's
mother, after the death of his father, married Dea. Joshua Hersey of
Hingham.
The subject of this Memoir jorepared for college with the Hon.
Beza Hayward, in Bridgewater, and entered Harvard College, July,
1785, where he graduated in 1789. He kept school at Weston,
while in college, and a few times after graduating, in Bridgewater
and Plymouth ; and was engaged in instructing part of the time
while attending to his professional studies. He read law with the
Hon. John Davis, Judge of the District Court of Massachusetts,
lately deceased in Boston, but then living in Plymouth, his native
place. He was admitted to the bar, Nov. 24, 1792, and settled in
the practice of the law in East Bridgewater, his native place.
Judge Mitchell was Justice of the Circuit Court of Common
Pleas for the Southern Circuit, from 1811 to 1821, inclusive, being
Chief-Justice during the last two years of that lime. He was Rep-
resentative to General Court from Bridgewater seven years between
1798 and 1812; Representative in Congress from Plymouth District
two years, from 1803 to 1805 ; Senator from Plymouth County two
years, 1813 and 1814; Counsellor from 1814 to 1820, inclusive ;
Treasurer of the Commonwealth five years, from 1822 to 1827 ;
Representative to General Court from Boston, 1839 and 1840, in
which place he then resided. He was appointed by the Governor
one of the Commissioners for settling the boundary lines between
Massachusetts and Rhode Island ; and afterwards, for settling the
line between Massachusetts and Connecticut ; and was Chairman
of the first Commissioners for exploring and surveying the country
from Boston to Albany for a railroad route, 1827, and is a mem-
ber of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and has been Libra-
rian and Treasurer of that institution. He was also several years
President of the Bible Society in Plymouth county.
Judge Mitchell married, in 1794, Nabby, daughter of Gen. Silva-
nus Lazell of East Bridgewater, and has 5 children, Harriet, Silva-
nus L., Mary Orr, Elisabeth Cushing, James Henry. Harriet
married the Hon. Nathaniel M. Davis, Esq., of Plymouth ; Silvanus
L. married Lucia, daughter of Hon. Ezekiel Whitman of Portland,
Me., Chief-Justice of Court of Common Pleas; Mary O. married
David Ames, Jr., Esq., of Springfield ; Elisabeth C. married Nathan
D. Hyde of East Bridgewater ; James Henry married Harriet La-
vinia, daughter of John Angier of Belfast, Me., and is a merchant in
Philadelphia ; Silvanus L. was graduated at H. C, 1817, and he
and his brother-in-law, Hyde, went into business as merchants at
East Bridgewater, and thence removed to Boston.
Judge Mitchell wrote a short History of Bridgewater, which was
published in 1818, in the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical
Society, Vol. VH., 2nd series. He has since published an enlarged
History of the Early Settlement of that Town, with a particular
Genealogy or Family Register of the Early Settlers.
284 Advice of a dying Father to his Son. [July^
ADVICE OF A DYING FATHER TO HIS SON.
Dated January 27, 1716.
[The following article was addressed by the Rev. William Brattle of Cambridge to Wil-
liam Brattle, his son and only child who lived to maturity, while he was preparing for college.
The father was a man distinguished for "piety, wisdom, and charity ; " and the son " was a
man of extraordinary talents and character, acceptable as a preacher, eminent as a lawyer,
celebrated as a physician." He was a Major- General in the militia, and much in public oliice.
May it not be supposed that this paternal Advice from an affectionate father to a son of filial
alfection and an obedient disposition, had great effect in making him what he was ? For this
and several other articles of an antiquarian nature we are indebted to Charles Ewer, Esq.]
1. Agreeably to what is written 1 Chron. xxviii, 9, My dear Son,
knowtliou the God of thy father, & serve him with a perfect heart, and
with a willing mind. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but
if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
2. Think often of thine own frailty, and of the uncertainty and emp-
tiness of all Sublunary Enjoyments. Value not Self upon riches.
Value not thy Self upon any worldly advancement whatsoever. Let
faith and Goodness be thy treasure. Let no happiness content and
Sattisfie thee but what secures the favour and peace of God unto thee.
3. Remember thy baptism, acquaint thy Self well with the nature
and obligations of that Ordinance. Publickly renew thy ba])tismall
Covenant. Renew it Seasonably in thy early Days with humility and
thirsty desires to enjoy. Communion with God in the ordinance of the
Lord's Sujiper and in all Ap[)roaches before God therein bringing faith
and Love and a Self abasing Sence of thine own Emptiness and
luiworthyness.
4. Prize and Esteem the holy word of God infmitly before the finest
of Gold. Reverence it with thy whole heart, read it constantly with
seriousness, and ^-reat delight. Meditate much upon it, make it thy
Guide in all thy wayes, fetch all ihy Comforts from thence, and by a
religious and holy walk, establish thine Interest in the blessed and
glorious Promises therein contained.
5. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Reverence God's
Sanctuary. In prayer, in Singing, in hearing God's word Read or
preached, and in every public administration Wait upon God with
outward Pweverence and true devotion in thine heart. Remembering
that holyness for ever becomes God's house. When in thy more pri-
vate retirements, Still let it be thy Care to Sanctifie God's Sabbath.
Be watchfiill therefore over thine heart and over thy thoughts. Call
to mind and run over what thou hast heard in God's house. Read
Savoury books. Catechise thy Self, and others too when God gives
Opportunity.
G. Take care of thy health, avoid all Excess in eating and in drink-
ing, in taking thy pleasure, and in all innocent Recreations whatsoever.
Let not itnmoderatc hoatt and Colds needlessly Expo.'^e thy body.
7. JJewarc of Passion. Let not Anger and Wrath infect thine heart,
suffer wrong with Patience, Rather than to right thy Self by unchris-
tian methods, or by siifferinjj thy spirit (o be ottt of frame.
8. Labour to eslal)lish thy Self and bcgg of God that he would
Establish thee in the grace of Chastity, keep thine heart clean and
Chast, kcei) thy Tongue clean and Chast, keep thine hands clean and
Chast, keep thine Eyes clean and Chast. Never trust to thy Self to
be thy keeper, avoid temptations to uncleaness of every nature, be
1847.] Relationship. 285
watchfull over thy Self night and day, but in the midst of all Let
thine heart be with God, and be thou much in prayer, that God would
be thy keeper. Let all the incentives to Lust as farr as may be, be
avoided by thee.
9. Speak the Truth alwayes. Let not a Lye defile thy Lips, be
content with Suffering rather than by telling the Least Lie to Save
thy Self. Beware of Shuffling off" by disitnulalion.
10. Let Pride be an abomination in thy Sight. Cloth thyself with
humility. Let humility be thine under Garment. Let humility be
thine upper Garment.
11. Despise no man, let the State of his Body or mind or other cir-
cumstances of his, be what they will, still reverence humanity, consider
who made thee to differ.
12. Be just to all men; be thou courteous and afl!lible to all men;
render not Evil for Evil, but recompense evil with Good. Owe no
man any thing but Love.
13. Be thou compassionate, tender hearted, and mercifuU ; do good
to all men, be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to com-
municate ; for with such sacrifices God is evermore well pleased.
.14. Avoid sloth and idleness, give thy Self to thy Studys ; converse
with such Authors as may tend to make thee wise and good and to
forward thy growth in true wisdom and goodness.
15. Acquaint thy Self with History ; know something of the Math-
ematicks, and Physick; be able to keep Accompts Merchant like in
some measure ; but let Divinity be thy main Study. Accomplish thy
Self for the worke of the Mini.stry, begg of God that he would in-
cline thine heart tlierto, and accept thee therin, and if it shall please
God thus to Smile upon thee, aspire not after great things ; let the
Providence of God chuse for thee, and let the Flock have the Love of
thy heart ; be Solicitous for their Spirituall good, and for the glory of
God ; and let thy Aims be this way in all thy private meditations, and
public administrations, all the dayes of thy Life.
My dear Child, be of a Catholick Spirit.
RELATIONSHIP.
In old wills and other old documents the word cousin is sometimes used for nephew,
and thus many errors may occur in tracing out genealogies. Many curious cases of
relationship will be found to exist by those that investigate the descent of families,
some of which cannot be described by the terms we now use to designate consan-
guinity. It is surprising, that among the many words that have been coined, some
new terms have not come into use as substitutes for the awkward way we now have
of naming some of our relatives ; such as great-greal-great grandfather, great-great-great-
uncle, &c. The following curious case was taken from a newspaper; whether the
account is correct or not, the reader may see that it may be true.
"^ man can be his own grandfather.
" A widow and her daughter-in-law and a man and his son — the widow married the
son, the daughter the father; the widow was mother to her husband's father and grand-
mother to her husband ; they had a son to whom she was great-grandmother. Now as
the son of a great-grandmother must be either a grandfather or great-uncle, the boy
must be one or the other. This was the case of a boy in Connecticut."
286 Decease of the Fathers of Neiu England. [July,
DECEASE OF THE FATHERS OF NEW ENGLAND.
Chronologically arranged.
{Cominued from p. 74.)
1648.
Oct. II, Rev. Henry Green of Reading.
1649.
March 26, Gov. John Winthrop of Boston, b. Jan. 12, 1588, d., a. 61.
Aug. 25, Rev. Thomas Shepard of Cambridge, b. Nov. 5, 1605, d., a.
44.
1650.
Sept. 11, Atherton Iloiigh of Boston, an Assistant.
1651.
Aug. — , William Thomas, an Assistant of Plymouth Colony, d., a,
77.
1652.
Aug. 24, Adam Winthrop, Esq., of Boston, d., a. 33.
Sept. 14, Capt. Bozoun Allen of Boston, formerly of Hingham.
Dec. 23, Rev. John Cotton of Boston d., a. 67. ' (The old " Boston
Book" says, Mr. Cotton d. 15th of 10th month.)
1653.
Jan. 18, Capt. William Tyng of Boston, Treasurer of the Colony.
July 31, Gov. Thomas Dudley of Roxbury d., a. 77.
Rev. Nathaniel Ward, first minister of Ipswich, d. in Eng-
land, a. 83.
Nov. 8, Rev. John Lothrop of Barnstable.
Oct. 8, Hon. Thomas Flint of Concord.
1654.
Jan. — , .John Glover of Dorchester, an Assistant.
Gov. John Haynes of Hartford; Ct.
July 23, William Hibbins, an Assistant, d. at Boston.
Dec. 9, Gen. Edward Gibbons of Boston.
1655.
May 8, EdvVard Winslow of Plymouth d. on board the Fleet, a. 61.
July 3, Ptcv. Nathaniel Pwogers of Ipswich d., a. 57.
Rev. Daniel Maud of Dover, N. H. He had taught a school
for some years in Ikislon before he went to Dover.
Henry Wolcott, the ancestor of the governors of Connecti-
cut by this name, d., a. 78.
1656.
Capt. Miles Stand ish of Dnxbnry d,, a. ah. 72.
Capt. Robert Bridges of Lynn, an Assistant.
1668? Rev. Peter Prudden of Milford, Ct., d., a. 56.
March 23, Capt. Robert Kcaine, merchant in Boston.
Oct. 22, Rev. James Noyes of Newbury d., a. 48.
V
1847.] Decease of the Fathers of Neiv England. 287
1657.
Jan. 7, Gov. Theophilus Eaton of Connecticut d., a. 66.
March — , Gov. Edward Hopkins d. in London, a. 57.
George Fenwick, the first settler of Saybrook, d. in
England.
May 9, Gov. William Bradford of Plymouth, d., a. 69.
1658.
Rev. Ralph Partridge of Dnxbury.
John Coggan of Boston.
1659.
Feb. 27, Rev. Henry Dunster of Scituate d., (buried at Cambridge.)
March 9, Rev. Peter Bulkley of Concord d., a. 77.
April 10, Rev. Edward Norris of Salem d., a. ab. 70.
Sept. 29, John Johnson of Ptoxbury.
1660.
Oct. 16, Rev. Hugh Peters executed in England, a. 61.
1661.
Jan. 23, Rev. Ezekiel Rogers of Rowley, a. 70.
Sept. 17, Maj. Gen. Humphrey Atherton of Dorchester. He was
killed by a fall from his horse on Boston Common, when on his return
from a mihtary review on the Common. Mr. Savage and the inscrip-
tion on his tombstone say, that he died on the 16th, but other author-
ity,* and incontrovertible, says, on the " 17th at about 1 o'clock, after
midnight."
Dec. 28, Rev. Timothy Dalton of Hampton d., a. ab. 84.
1662.
March 1, Rev. Ralph Smith d. at Boston.
March 30, Rev. Samuel Hough, minister of Reading, d. in Boston.
June 14, Sir Henry Vane executed in England, a. 50.
Oct. — , William Pynchon d. at Wraisbury, Bucks, a. 72.
1663.
, Thomas Camock, nephew of the Earl of Warwick, d. in Scar-
borough, Me. If he is the same who is named in the 2nd charter of
Virginia, 1609, he was quite advanced in years.
Rev. Richard Denton of Stamford, Ct., [ab. 1663.]
April 5, Rev. John Norton of Boston, a. 57.
June 12, Rev. John Miller d. at Groton.
July 5, Rev. Samuel Newman of Ptehoboth, a. 63.
July 20, Rev. Samuel Stone of Hartford.
1665.
Jan. 9, Rev. Samuel Eaton of New Haven.
March 15, Gov. John Endecott of Boston, a. 77.
July 15, Capt. Richard Davenport, killed by lightning at Castle
William, a. 59.
Pvev. Adam Blackman of Stratford.
Dr. John Clark of Boston, a. 66.
« MS. Memorandum of Capt. John Hull, made at the time and preserved among the
Sewall papers. The Boston Records also say Sept. 17.
288 New England. [July
NEW ENGLAND.
The following is an extract from •' A new description of the world, —
London, printed for Hen. Rhodes, next door to the Swan Tavern, near Brides-
Lane, in Fleet-Street, 1689."
NEW ENGLAND, an English Colony in America, is bounded on the North-
East with Novumbegua, on the Southwest with Novum Belgium; and on the
other parts by the Woods and Sea coast; scituate in the middle of Temperate
Zone, between the degrees of 41 and 44, equally distant from the Artick Circle,
and the Tropick of Cancer : which renders it very temperate and very agreeable
to the Constitution of English Bodies, the Soil being alike Fruitful, if not in
some places exceeding ours ; all sorts of Grain and Fruit trees common with us
growing kindly there ; The Woods there are very great, wherein for the most
part the Native Indians dwell Fortefying themselves as in Towns or places of
defence, living upon Deer and such other Creatures, as those vast Wildernesses
whose extents are unknown to the English abound with ; there are in this
Country store of Ducks, Geese, Turkies, Pigeons, Cranes, Swans, Partridges,
and almost all sort of Fowl, and Cattle, common to us in Old England: together
with Furs, Amber, Flax, Pitch, Cables, Mast, and in brief whatever may con-
duce to profit and pleasure ; the Native Indians, in these parts are more tracta-
ble, if well used, than in any other; many of them though unconverted, often
saying, that our God is a good God, but their Tanto evil, which Tanto is no
otherlhan the Devil, or a wicked Spirit that haunts them every Moon, which
obliges them to Worship him for fear, though to those that are converted to
Christianity he never appears.
This English Colony after many Attempts and bad Successes was firmly
Established 1620, at what time New Plymouth was Built and Fortified ; so that
the Indians thereby being over-aw"d, sutfered the Planters without controul to
Build other Towns, the chief of which are Bristol, Boston, Barnstaple, and oth-
ers, alluding to the Names of Sea Towns in Old England; and are accommo-
dated with many curious Havens commodious for Shipping, and the Country
watered with pleasant Rivers of extraordinary largeness; so abounding with
Fish, that they are not taken for dainties; and for a long time they were all
Governed at their own dispose, and Laws made by a Convocation of Planters,
^c. but of late they have submitted to receive a Governor from England.
NOVUM BELGIUM, or the New Neitherlands, lies in this tract on the South
of New England, extending from 38 to 41 degrees North Latitude ; a place into
which the Hollanders intruded themselves, considerable Woody ; which Woods
naturally abound with Nuts and wild Grapes, replenished with Deer, and such
Creatures as yield them store of Furrs, as the Rivers and Plains do Fish and
Fowl ; rich Pastures, and Trees of extraordinary bigness, with Flax, Hemp,
and Herbage ; the ground very kindly bearing the Product of Europe ; and here
the Natives, such as live in Hutts and Woods, go clad in Beasts Skins, their
Household goods consisting of a Wooden dish, a Tobacco Pipe,,and a Hatchet
made of a sharp Flint Stone, their Weapons Bows and Arrows ; though the
Dutch unfairly to their cost, out of a covetous Humor, traded with them for
Guns, Swords, ^c, shewing the use of them which the Indians turning upon
their quondam Owners, found an opportunity to send 400 of their new Guests
into the other World ; and here the chief Town is New Amsterdam, commodi-
ously Scituate for Trade, and the Reception of Shipping.
1847.]
Arrival of Ministers.
289
TIME OF THE ARRIVAL IN NEW ENGLAND OF THE
FOLLOWING MINISTERS.
1630.
Rev. John Maverick.
Rev. John Waiham.
Rev. John Wilson.
Rev. George PhiUips.
1631.
Rev. Samuel Whiting.
Rev. Nathaniel Rogers.
Rev. John Wheelwright.
Rev. Thomas Jenner.
Rev. Samuel Newman.
1637.
Rev.
John Eliot.
Rev.
John Allin.
Rev.
Edmund Brown.
1632.
Rev.
Thomas Gobbet.
Rev.
Thomas Weld.
Rev.
Timothy Dalton ?
Rev.
Thomas James.
Rev.
John Davenport.
Rev.
Stephen Bachiler.
Rev.
John Fiske.
Rev.
John Harvard.
1633.
Rev.
George Moxon.
Rev.
John Cotton.
Rev.
WiMiara Thompson.
Rev.
Thomas Hooker.
Rev.
John Prndden.
Rev.
Samuel Stone.
Rev.
Samuel Eaton.
Rev.
William Leveredge ?
CJ
1638.
1634.
Rev.
Ezekiel Rogers.
Rev.
John Lathrop.
Pv-ev.
Robert Peck.
Rev.
John Miller?
Rev.
Edward Norris.
Rev.
James Noyes.
Rev.
Charles Chauncy.
Rev.
Thomas Parker.
Rev.
Thomas Allen.
Rev.
Zechariah Symmes.
Rev.
Henry Phillips?
Rev.
Nathaniel Ward.
Rev.
Marmadnke Matthews
1635.
1G39.
Rev.
Peter Bulkley.
Rev.
John Knowles.
Rev.
John Avery.
Rev.
Henry Whitfield.
Rev.
George Bnrdet?
Rev.
Pvichard Denton ?
Rev.
Henry Flint.
Rev.
Jonathan Burr.
Rev.
Peter Hobart.
Rev.
Ephraim Hewett.
Rev.
John Reyner .*
Rev.
Henry Smith.
Rev.
Richard Mather.
Rev.
John Ward.
Rev.
Hugh Peters,
Rev.
William Worcester.
Rev.
John Norton.
Rev.
Abraham Pierson ?
Rev.
Thomas Shepard.
Rev.
William Walton.
1640.
Rev.
John Jones.
Rev.
Henry Dunster.
1636.
1641.
Rev.
Ralph Partridge.
Rev.
Richard Blinman ?
290 Genealogies and their Moral. [July,
GENEALOGIES AND THEIR MORAL.
We were carelessly looking over a genealogy of the " Minol Family,"' in the
second number of the " New England Historical and Genealogical Register,"
when suddenly our eyes were suffused with tears, as they rested on the follow-
ing sentence in the catalogue of the children of Capt. John Minot, who died in
Dorchester, 1669 :
" Martha, born Sept. 22, 1657 ; died, single, Nov. 2.3, 1678, aged 21. She was engaged
to bo married, but died unmarried, leaving a will in which she directed that at her
funeral her betrothed husband, 'John Morgan, Jr. be all over mourning, and follow next
after me.' "
What a history is there in these few words about Martha Minot, who lived
almost two centuries ago! The mind runs back in a moment to those times,
when almost all New England was a wilderness — to those days of the old
Indian wars, when no man could be a " captain" without being a man of some
rank and consequence. Just after the close of King Philip's war, when the
villages of New England were all in peace, Capt. John Minot's daughter Mar-
tha, twenty-one years of age, and having come into possession of her share of
her father's estate, had plighted her troth to one she loved, and was expecting
to be married too, when disease fastened upon her young frame, and would not
be repelled. In the chill November air, when
" The melanclioly days were come, the saddest of the year,"
she faded like a leaf. And at her burial there followed, nearer than brother or
sister, nearest to the hearse, the one whom, of all the living, she loved most, from
whom' to part had been to her more painful than the death-pang, and who had
been in her thoughts till "the love-light in her eye" was extinguished. That
single item in her directions for her funeral, that -'John Morgan, Jr., be all over
mourning, and follow next after me," tells the whole story.
Nothing seems, at first sight, less interesting or less instructive, than a gene-
alogical table, a mere register of names and dates. But such a passage as that
which we have quoted — so picturesque, so suggestive, so touching, so dramatic
— when it occurs in the midst of these dry records, throws out an electric light
at every link in the chain of generations. Each of those names in the table
is the memorial — perhaps the only memorial — of a human heart that once
lived and loved ; a heart that kept its steady pulsations through some certain
period of time, and then ceased to beat and mouldered into dust. Each of those
names is the memorial of an individual human life that had its joys and sor-
rows, its cares and burthens, its affections and hopes, its conllicts and achieve-
ments, its opportunities wasted or improved, and its hour of death. Each of
those dates of "birth," "marriage," "death," — 0 how significant! What a
day was each of those dates to some human family, or to some circle of loving
human hearts !
To read a genealogy then may be, to a thinking mind, like walkinii in a
cemetery, and reading the inscriptions on the gravestones. As we read, we
may say with the poet —
" To a mysteriously-consorted pair,
Tliis place i.s consecrate — to Death and Life."
The presence of death drives the mind to thoughts of immortality. Memo-
rials of the dead are memorials not of death only, but of life. They lived, and
therefore they died ; and as the mind thinks of the dead gathered to their fa-
thers, it cannot but think of the unseen worlds which they inhabit. All these
names are memorials of human spirits that have passed from time into eternity.
Ready or unprepared, in youth or in maturity, in childhood or in old age, they
went into eternity, as we are going.
//
1847.]
First Settlers of Rhode Island.
291
" The mirsling-, and the tottering little one
Taken from air and sunshine when the rose
Of infancy lirst blooms upon his cheek ;
The thinkin?, thoughtless schoolboy ; the bold youth
Of soul impetuous, and the bashful maid,
Smitten when all the promises of life
Are opening round her ; those of middle age,
Cast down while confident in strength they stand,
Like pillars fixed more firmly, as might seem,
And more secure, by very weight of all
That for support rests on them ; the decayed
And burthensome ; and lastly that poor few
Whose lii^ht of reason is with age extinct ;
The hopet'ul and the hopeless, first and last.
The earliest summoned and the longest spared.
Are here deposited."
The genealogical chapters in Genesis and Chronicles are commonly and very
naturally regarded as being almost if not quite an exception to the testimony,
"All Scripture is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruc-
tion in righteousness." But the story is told of a man who had long been irre-
ligious and thoughtless, that in some vacant hour he happened to open his
Bible, and began to read the catalogue of antediluvians, in the fifth chapter of
Genesis. As he read that one lived so many years and he died, and another
lived so many years and he die J, the uniformity of the record arrested his
attention, his mind was awakened to new thoughts of the significancy of death
and life, and thus he was led to realize the ends of his existence, and to dedi-
cate himself, in penitence and trust, to a forgiving God. — New York Evangelist.
FIRST SETTLERS OF RHODE ISLAND.
BY THi: LATE JOHN FARMER, ESQ.
Roger Williams,
John Thockmorton,
William Arnold,
William Harris,
Stukeley Westcot,
Thomas Olney, Sen.
Thomas Olney, Jun.
John Greene,
Richard Waterman,
Thomas James,
Robert Cole,
William Carpenter,
Francis Weston,
Ezekiel Holleman,
Robert Williams,
John Smith,
Hugh Eevvitt,
William Wickenden,
John Field,
Thomas Hopkins,
William Hawkins,
William Hutchinson,
Edward Hutchinson, Jun.
John Coggeshali,
William Aspinwall,
Samuel Wildbore,
John Porter,
John Sandford,
Edward Hutchinson,
Thomas Savage,
William Dyre,
William Freeborn,
Philip Sherman,
John Walker,
Richard Carder,
William Baulston,
Henry Bull,
William Coddington,
John Clark,
Edward Cope,
Chad. Brown, — ■
Daniel Brown,
Henry Brown,
John Brown,
Samuel Bennett,
Hugh Bewett,
Adam Goodwin,
Henry Fowler,
Arthur Fenner,
Henry Reddock,
Thomas Sucklin,
Christopher Smith,
Richard Pray,
Nicholas Power,
Stephen North up,
Edward Hart,
Benjamin Herenden,
Edward Inman,
John Jones,
James Matthewson,
Henry Neale,
William Man,
Jinckes,
Roger Mawry,
Edward Manton,
Shadiacb ]Manton,
George Shepard,
Edward Smith,
Benjamin Smith,
John Smith, (the Mason.)
John Smith, (Sen.)
John Smith, (Jun.)
John Smith, (Jamaica,)
Epenetus Olney,
Lawrence Wilkinson,
Daniel Williams,
Christopher Onthank,
Joshua Verin,
John Sayles,
Richard Scotl,
Joan Tyler,
Joshua Winsor,
Valentine Whitman,
George Way,
William White,
Thomas Walling,
John Warren,
John Whipple,
Matthew Waller,
Robert Williams,
Joseph Williams,
William Wickenden,
Robert R. West,
Pardon Tillighast.
292
Marriasces and Deaths.
[July,
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
[Our aulhorities for most of our records of Marriages and Deaths are the newspapers.
These may not always be correct.]
3IARRIAGES.
Bates, Jomn S., Esq., of Canandaigua, N.
Y., to Annie M , daughter of Gen. Tim-
othy Upham of Boston, late of Ports-
mouth, N. H., May 19.
BiGELow. H. J, M. D., to Susan, daugh-
ter of William Sturgis, Boston. May 8.
BitowN, Abner Haktwell, M. D., of
Lowell, Prof of Chemistry in Wil-
loughby Medical CoUegp, O , to Susan
Augusta, daughter of Rev. Dr. Shurt-
lefF, late Prof in Dartmouth College,
April 13.
Burl I NO A ME, Anson, Attorney, of Bos-
ton, to Jane Cornelia, daughter of
Hon. Isaac Livermore of Cambridge,
June 3.
Coffin, REv.E/iEKiEi, W., Ministerofthe
Universaiist Society in Attleboro', to
Miss ;\Iary Eliza Webber of Boston,
May 30.
Foster. Forpyce, M. D., to Miss Ade-
,LiNE Jane Tower, Cohasset, March 24.
Oilman, Woodbury, M. D , to Miss C.
W. Hayes, only daui;hter of Lewis
Hayes, Esq., Kittery, Me.
Harding, Spencer S , of Boston, to Lou-
isa T., daughter of Piof Joseph Dana of
Athens, 0 , April 6.
-Johnson, Rev. John, appointed mission-
ary to China, to Arethus.\ Anna,
daughter of Abel Stevens, Esq., of East-
port, Me., May 30.
Lemon, John J., of Boston, to Miss Emim a
L. Badger of Philadelphia, daughter of
the late George Dier Badger of Wind-
ham, Ct., March 20.
Russell, Bradford, Attorney, Groton,
to Miss Maria Prouty of Sterling,
March 25.
Seeger, Edwin, M. D., of Springfield,
to Elizabeth A., daughter of Hon.
John H. White of Lancaster, N. H., May
3L
Suattucic, Joel, Esq., of Pepperell, to
Mrs. Nancy Parker of Boston, April
14.
Ste.irns, Rev. Oakiia:vi S., of South-
bridge, to Anna Judson, daunhter of
Rev. B. C. Grafton of Medford, June S.
Teruill, Charles Frederick, to Han-
nah Williams, daughter of W. War-
land Ciapp of Boston, Editor of the
Evening Gazette, May 28. x
DEATHS.
Adams, Mrs. Mehitable T., May 0, a.
79, widow of the late Dea. Nehemiah Ad-
ams of Salem, and mother of Rev. N.
Adams of Boston.
Aiken, Daniel, Wexford, Canada West,
a. 120. He had contracted seven mar-
riages, and his grandchildren and great-
grandchildren were 570 — 370 males and
200 females. — New York Observer.
Blake, Rev. Caleb, Westford, May 11,
a. 85. He gr. H. C. 1784, and was set-
tled in Westford forty-five years.
Brimmer, Hon. Martin, Boston, April 25,
for some years Mayor. H. C. 1814.
BuRNHAM, Benjamin, Essex, April 14, a.
92, a soldier of the Revolution. Twelve
persons have died in Essex since Jan,
12, whose united ages amount to 970
years.
Carpenter, Rev. Chester W., Sinclair-
ville, N. Y., April 17, a. 35. He died at
Beaver, Pa., while returning home from
Mobile. He gr. A. C, 1839.
Carpenter, Mrs. Hannah, Chichester,
N. H., April 21. a. 80, wife of Rev. Jo-
siah Carpenter.
Cotton, John, M. D., Marietta, 0., April
2, a. 86. Dr. Cotton was a lineal de-
scendant of Rev. John Cotton of the
first church, Boston, and was a man of
literary and scientific attainments and
deep piety.
Dacjgett, Hon. Timothy, Edgarton,
April 2G, a. 70.
Day, Orrin, Esq., Catskill, N. Y., Dec.
25, a. 80. He was one of those philan-
thropic men who formed the American
Bible Society, was a corporate member
of the A. B. C. F. M., and a patron of
all good institutions.
Dunbar, Elijah, Esc;.. Keene, N. H.,
May IS, a. 88. D. C. 1783. Attorney.
Ellsworth, Mrs. Nancy G., Lafiyette,
la., Jan. 15, a. 54. She was the wife of
Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, late Com-
missioner of Patents, and dau. of Hon.
Eliziir Goodrich of New Haven, Ct.
Fisk, Dea. Ebenezer, Shelburne, Dec.
21,3. 62. Ho was a brother of the Rev.
Pliny Fisk, Missionary to Palestine.
Fitch, Dea. Eli.iah, Hopkinton, April
27, a. 68. He was a son of Rev. Elijah
Fitch, second pastor of the church in
that town.
Fuller, Abraham W., Esq.. Boston,
April 6, a. 63. Counsellor at Law.
Gould, Mrs. Sally McCurdy, May 19,
widow of the late Hon. James Gould of
Litchfield, Ct.
Gray, Rev. Thomas, D. D., Pastor of the
Congregational Church, Roxbury, (Ja-
maica Plains,) June 1, a. 75. H. C. 1790.
Harvey, Rev. Benjamin, Frankfort, N.
1847.]
Notices of Neiv Pahlicalions.
293
Y., March IS, a. 112. He was of the
Baptist denomination, and had been a
preacher more than seventy years.
HoDGDON, Albert E., Barnstead, N. H.,
May 20, a. 25. D. C. 1S42. Attorney.
HoLMAN, Gen. Silas, Bolton, March 25,
a. 86. He was connected with the State
Legislature between 20 and -30 years,
and was one of the Governor's Council
during the administrations of Strong and
Brooks.
Kellogg, Mrs. Susan C, Williamstown,
April 8, a. 48, widow of the late Prof.
Kellogg.
Meigs, Mrs. Elisabeth, New Britain,
Ct., March 5, a. 92, widow of the late
Major John Meigs of the U. S. Army in
the Revolution.
MooRE, Rev. George, Quincy, 111., March
11, a. 35, H. C. 1834, minister of the
Unitarian Society in that place.
Nevers, Gen. John, Northfield, March
30, a. 74.
Parker, Mrs. Martha L., Lancaster,
April 30, a. 23, wife of Dr. J. O. Parker
of Shirley, and daughter of Dr. C. Carter
of Lancaster.
Fatten, Jean, Bedford, N. H., Feb. 16, a.
78, daughter of Hon. Matthew Palten.
Peabody, Rev. William B. 0., D. D.,
Springfield, May 28, a. 47. H. C. 1816.
Revere, John, M. D., New York, April
29, a. 60. He gr. H. C. 1807, and was a
Prof, in the Medical Department of N.
Y. University.
Robinson, Rev. Charles, Lenox, March
3, a. 45. He was a missionary at Siam,
and died on board the barque Draco, on
his return home.
Safford, Charles G., M. D., Rutland,
April 27, a. 42. He was a native of Ex-
eter, N. H., gr. D. C. 1825, and Andover
Theo. Sem'y, and was a minister in Gil-
manton, N. H. Having lost his health,
he gave up the ministry, studied medi-
cine, and practised till his death.
Sanborn, Mrs. Martha, Reading, May
2, a. 59, wife of Rev. Peter Sanborn.
Savage, Mrs. Lucy W., May 16, a. 57,
wife of Rev. James Savage of Bedford,
N. H.
Shurtleff, Benjamin, M. D., Boston,
April 12, a. 72, B. U. 1796, M. D. H. U.
He was an honorary member of the New
England Historical and Genealogical
Society, and a brief memoir of him may
be expected in our next number.
Smith, Rev. Eli, Hollis, N. H., May 11,
a. 87, B. U. 1792. Minister in Hollis.
Stewart, Enos, Esq., Davenport, Iowa,
formerly of Boston, a. 48. He was a
native of Coleraine, H. C. 1820.
Strong, Rev. Caleb, Montreal, Canada,
Jan. 4, pastor of the American Presby-
terian Church. He was a son of Hon.
Lewis Strong, and grandson of Gov.
Strong of Norlhampton. Y. C. IS35.
Thayer, Dea. Shadrach, South Brain-
tree, May 4, a. 71.
Thomas, Rev. Daniel, Abington, a. 67.
Tuck, Mrs. Sarah A., Exeter, N. H.,
Feb. 20, a. 36, wife of Amos Tuck, Esq..
an attorney, and daughter of David
Nudd, Esq., of Hampton, N. H.
Upham, Albert G., M. D., Boston, June
16, a. 29, B. C. 1840. He was a member
of the N. E. Historical and Genealogical
Society. A brief memoir of him may
be expected in our next number.
Wigglesworth, Samuel, M. D., Boston,
April 7, a. 35. H. C. 1831.
Worcester, Dr. Noah. Cincinnati, 0.,
April 4, a. 36. H. C. 1832, M. D. at D.
C. 1838, Prof, in Medical College, Cin-
cinnati, 0. —
Wright, Mrs. Eleanor, Dec. 20,1846,
a. 85. She was the widow of the late
Silas Wright of Weybridge, Vt., and
mother of Gov. Wright of New York.
Mr. Wright died in May, 1843, a. 84.
This couple lived together as husband
and wife 61 years.
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The American Loyalists, or Biographical Sketches of Adherents to the British
Crown in the War of the Revolution ; alphabetically arranged; with a preliminary
Historical Essay. By James Sabine. Boston : Charles C. Little and James
Brown. MDCCCXLVIL
Mr. Sabine, it is believed, is a merchant at Eastport, Me., but still has been in the
habit of composing for the press. He has written articles for the North American
Review, and is the author of the Memoir of Commodore Preble in Prof. Sparks's
American Biography.
The subject of his present work is both novel and interesting, and one upon which
we are too ignorant. The most intelligent and best informed among us have but little
knowledge of the names and characters of the Loyalists, or Tories of the Revolution,
(probably twenty thousand in number,) and of the reasons which influenced, of the
hopes and fears which agitated, and of the rewards or miseries which awaited them.
Separated from their homes and kindred, outlaws, wanderers, and exiles, they have
294 Notices of Neiv Publications. [July,
left but few memorials to their posterity. The difficult task of collecting and arrang-
ing fragmentary events and incidents relating to them, scattered here and there, we
think the author has succeeded admirably in accomplishing. We find among the
sketches, notices of many distinguished and influential men, and while some were no-
torious for their want of principle, there were many who, we cannot doubt, were true
and honest in espousing the cause of the mother country. Then, though we cannot
justify any, let us not censure all. '" The unnners in the Revolutionary strife are now
twenty millions; and, strong, rich, and prosperous, can afford to speak of the losers in
terms of moderation."
The Historical Essay, containing one hundred and fourteen pages, which precedes
the " Biographical Sketches," indicates much acquaintance with the Revolution and its
causes, and is very valuable and highly appropriate.
The work makes a handsome volume of 733 pages, and is well worthy of being
perused, and of a place in the library of the historian.
A Genealogical and Biographical Sketch of the Name and Family of Stetson ;
from the year 1634 to the year 1847. By John Stetson Barry. '■^Virtus nobilitat
omnia." Boston : Printed for the author by William A. Hall & Co. 1847.
The name of Stetson is spelt differently in old records ; as Stitson, Sturtson, Studson.
Stedson, Slutson, and Stetson. The last is the usual method of spelling the name,
though some families spell it Stutson. The first of the name and the ancestor of all
in this country was Robert Stetson, commonly called Cornet Robert, because he was
Cornet of the first horse company raised in Plymouth colony, Ms., in the year 1C58 or
'9. He settled in Scituate, Ms., in the year 1G34, but it is not known satisfactorily
whence he originated, though tradition says he came from the county of Kent, England.
Among his descendants are many who have held offices of trust and responsibility,
and who have stood high in public esteem.
The pamphlet contains 11 G pages, and gives a pretty full account of the Stetson fam-
ily. We hope it will be an additional incentive to others to prepare memorials of their
ancestors.
An Oration delivei'ed before the New England Society in the city of New York,
December 22, 1846. By Charles W. Upham. New York: Published by John S.
Taylor, Brick Church Chapel, 151 Nassau Street. 1847.
This is an excellent address, written in a clear, graceful, and forcible manner. After
describing the iniluences, both in the Old World and in the New, which were at work,
and the combination of which resulted in the advent of our fathers to these desert
shores, the orator remarks upon the Puritans, and the chief elements of their character
and the result of their labors. The blessings of a free government and religious liberty
are laigely descanted upon, and the address closes as follows: " If the sons of New
England rear the school-house and the church wherever they select their homes; if
they preserve the reliance upon their own individual energies, the love of knowledge,
the trust in Providence, the spirit of patriotic faith and hope, which made its most bar-
ren regions blossom and become fruitful around their fathers, then will the glorious
vision of those fathers be realized, and the Continent rejoice, in all its latitudes and
from sea to sea, in the blessings of freedom and education, of peace and prosperity, of
virtue and religion."
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A Sermon preached at Northtoood, N. H., March 12, 1847, on the death of Dea.
Simon Batchclder. By Elliot C. Cogswell, Pastor of the Congregational Church.
Published by request. Concord : Printed by Morrill, Silsby, &. Co. 1847.
The text on which this discourse is founded is contained in Acts viii : 2. "And
devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him." It
is divided into six heads. When the good man dies the people of God lose, 1. His soci-
ety. 2. His sympathy. 3. His counsels. 4. His prayers. 5. His cooperation. G. His
acfmonitions. The subject is well treated, and the language afTectionate and appropriate.
Dea. Batchelder was born, March 5, 1758. He was the son of Davis Batchelder of
Northampton, who moved to Northwood about 1770; who married, 1. JMary Taylor of
Hampton, by whom he had four children ; 2. Ruth Palmer; and 3. a Widow Jlarston ;
by whom, (the last two wives.) he had fourteen children, four of whom survive. Dea.
Batchelder at the age of eighteen enlisted in the war of the Revolution, in 177G, and
served in Capt. Adams's company and Col. Poor's regiment at Winter Hill in Charles-
1847.] Notices of Neiu Publications. 295
town, Newport, R. I., and Ticonderoga, N. Y. April 4, 177S, he married Rachel John-
son, daughter of Benjamin Johnson, with whom he lived about titty-two years, she
dying Jan. 5, 1S30, aged 73. By her he had seven children, five of whom still survive.
He died March 10, 1S47, aged S9 years and 5 days.
A Discourse delivered before the Rhode Island Historical Society, on the evening
of Wednesday, January 13, 1847. By Hon. Job Dvrfee, Chief -Justice of Rhode
Island. Published at the request of the Society. Providence : Charles Burnett,
Jr. 1847.
The subject of this discourse is " Rhode Island's Idea of Government." Judge Durfee
speaks of the "origin of this idea — of the various forms which it took in its progress
towards its realization in that state, in minds of much diversity of character and creed ;
and of that 'lively experiment.' which it subsequently held forth, that 'a most flourish-
ing civil state may stand, and be best maintained, with a full liberty in religious
concernments' — a liberty which implied an emancipation of reason from the thraldom
of arbitrary authority, and the full freedom of inquiry in all matters of speculative
faith."
Though to the founders of Rhode Island, and particularly to Roger Williams, belong
the fame and glory of having realized this idea in the form of a civil government, they
were by no means the first to maintain it. Long before the Reformation it originated
among the Waldenses in the valleys of Piedmont, and by means of the crusade against
them by Innocent III., it was spread far and wide. The Reformation and the coming
of the Puritans to America tended to confirm it, but never was it fully realized till
Roger Williams and his followers came to " the forest-shaded banks of the Mooshausic,"
and established a government on the principle that "the State has no right to interfere
between conscience and God."
After dwelling largely on the early history and influence of Rhode Island, the author
passes to the time of the Revolution. We find that this little state, though royally
armed in her Charter, stood among the foremost in the great struggle for independence.
She was the first to direct her oflicers to disregard the Stamp Act, and to assure them
indemnity for so doing; the first to recommend the permanent establishment of a Con-
tinental Congress; the first to adopt the Articles of Confederation; the first to brave
royalty in arms ; the first to enact and declare independence ; the first to establish a
naval armament of her own ; and the first to recommend to Congress the establishment
of a Continental Navy. The oration closes with an eloquent appeal to preserve the
history and early records of the State. Appended is a Poem by Sarah Helen Whitman,
recited before the Rhode Island Historical Society, previous to the delivery of the address.
A Sketch of the History of Neu-bury, Newbti-rypoii, and West Newbury, from
1635 to 1845. By Joshua Coffin, A. B. S. H. S.
" For out of the oldfieldes, as men saithe,
Cometh the new come from yere to yere,
And out of old bookes in good faithe
Cometh this new science that men lere.^'
Chaucer.
" Lives there a man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own my native land 1 "
Scott.
Boston : Published by Samuel G. Drake, No. 56 Cornhill. Printed by George
Coolid"e. 1845.
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This is an exceedingly valuable and highly interesting work, and appears to have
been written with great labor, and con amore. The author seems, as he says, " to have
made a broad distinction between fact and tradition, and to have related nothing as fact,
which he did not believe to be true." The representation of the character of the
inhabitants of Newbury and their transactions, we think is accurately given, and seems
to have been given ^'' sine ira, sine studio." Copious extracts are made from the town
records, and many from the church records, which latter exhibit more fully the pecu-
liar traits of our ancestors.
296 Notices of New Publications. [July.
The town of Newbury was originally one of the largest towns in the county, being
about thirteen miles long, and about six miles broad in the widest place, and contain-
ing about thirty thousand acres, of which nearly two thousand were covered with
water. In 1764 it was divided into two towns, Newbury and Newburyport, and in 1S19
West Newbury was set off and incorporated as a separate town.
This volume is embellished with portraits of Dr. John Clarke, the physician in
Newbury from 1G37 to 165L, who died in Boston in 1G64, aged 66, Chief-Justice Sewall,
Rev. Mr. Whitefield, and Rev. Dr. Parish, and also with a map of the town and engrav-
ings of the old-town meeting-house which stood one hundred and six yeais, from 1700
to 1806, and of a house which "was infested with demons" in 1679, and where, "before
the devil was chained up, the invisible hand did begin to put forth an astonishing visi-
bility!''^ The Appendix, containing among other things a List of Grantees, and Geneal-
ogies of the First Settlers from 1635 to 1700, is a very important part of the work. The
conclusion, comprising about fifty pages, is also valuable.
BrooMine Jubilee. A Discourse delivered in Brookline, at the request of its
Inhabitants, on 15 March, 1847, the day ^ which completed half a Century from
his Ordination, by John Pierce, J). D., Jifth minister of the first Congregational
Church and Society in said town. Boston : James Munroe and Company.
MDCCCXLVII.
The text on which this discourse is founded is in Psalfrrxxxvii : 25. " I have been
young and now am old."
It is indeed pleasant in these " moving times," when ministers are not settled during
even good behavior, but only so long as they please the fastidious taste of their people,
to behold a pastor who has remained with his flock a long series of years, who stands
among them, a relic of a former generation, to guide them by his counsels and guard
them with his watchful care. It is alike honorable to the pastor and his people to
meet in one common jubilee, to thank the bounteous Giver of all things for bis mercies,
and strengthen the ties which have so long bound them together. In the present case,
however, not a church merely, but a whole town have united to honor one who may
be regarded as their father, and whose name is identified with the town.
The sermon contains, as might be expected from Dr. Pierce, an immense amount of
historical facts, some of them of a general, but most of them of a local character. The
town of Brookline was incorporated Nov. 13, 1705, O. S., and the first Congrega-
tional church was gathered Oct. 26, 1717, O. S., of which Dr. Pierce is the fifth
pastor. Since his settlement nearly all who were then around him have departed
this life, while he, now enjoying a "green old age," stands almost alone. The dis-
course is very valuable for the history it contains, and is w-ritten in a candid and an
affectionate manner. Appended is an exceedingly interesting account of the proceed-
ings of the day, which was published in the Christian Register, and other papers in
Boston. We legret that we have not room to insert extracts from it. Dr. Pierce will
go down to the grave beloved and respected by all ministers and people who knew
him, whether of his own or other denominations.
A Discourse on the Cambridge Church- Gathering in 1636 ; delivered in the Fi7-st ■
Church, on Sunday, February 22, 1846. By William Newell, Pastor of the First
Church in Cambridge. Boston: James Munroe and Company. 1846.
The text is from Psalm xliv: 1 — 3. "We have heard with our ears, O God, our
fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days in the times of old. How
thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and planledest them For
they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm
save them ; but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance,
because thou hadst a favor unto them."
This discourse contains an account of the formation of the church in Cambridge,
and of some of the events preceding it, and brief notices of the principal actors. It
contains also many other valuable facts. There is an appendix containing nineteen
pages of great value, embracing among other things a list of the members of the church,
"taken and registered in the 11 month, 1 658," and brief genealogical notices of one
hundred and seventeen individuals. In giving this sermon to the public, Mr. Newell
has rendered an important service. .».
OCTOBER, 1847.
THE
NEW ENGLAND
jl^iatorical ^ Genealogical Eegiater:
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY,
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
REV. WILLIAM COGSWELL, D. D., EDITOE.
BOSTON:
SAMUEL G. DRAKE, PUBLISHER,
No. 5(j Corn II ILL.
1847.
C001.IDOS & W11.EY, Pripterg, 12 Water Street.
CONTENTS.
Page.
Memoir of Governor Hutchinson, 297
The Endecott Rock, 311
First Settlement of Norwich, Ct, 314
Names of the First Settlers of Norwich in 1660, - - - 315
Patent of the Town of Norwich in 1 685, '- - • - 315
Letter of Lieut.- Gov. Stonghton, 317
List of the Ministers of Boston, 318
Ministers in Rockingham County, N. R, 323
The Huguenots, 332
On Genealogy, 334
Genealogy of the Eudicott Family, 335
Notice of the Huntington Family, 343
Genealogy of Henri Gachet, 344
Genealogy of the Gookin Family, 345
The Foster Family, ' - - . 352
Illustrations of Genealogy, ■• 355
Arms of the Farmer Family, 360
Memoir of Rev. Z.S. Moore, D. D., 3C0
Memoir of A. G. Uphara, M. D., ------ 361
Burial- Place at Old Town, Newbury, Ms. 365
On the Wearing of the Hair, 368
Prolific Family, ----..,,. ^JS
Population of the North American Colonies in 1700, - - 377
Scotch Prisoners sent to Massachusetts in 1652, - - . 377
Marriages and Deaths, 33O
Notices of New Publications, . 332
Index of Subjects, - - 3gg
Index of Names, 3g9
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la-'" GOVXK¥OR OF ItASSAClITJSKTTS.
y.ti^^ itr till' Muw Lug*! Huii.'. & Omih-ouii;,- ungistt^i-
NEW ENGLAND
HISTORICAL Am GENEALOGICAL EEGISTER.
VOL. I. OCTOBER, 1847. NO. 4.
MEMOIR OF GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON.
This Article we introduce by giving a brief early account of the
Hutchinson Family. Doing this will be in perfect accordance with
the character and design of the Register, and will preserve from
oblivion many important genealogical and other facts.
The name of Hutchinson is familiar to all who are versed in the
early history of Massachusetts, not only from the services which
the Historian of that name has rendered it, but also from the fact
that different members of that family were prominent in the civil
and military service, during our whole political connection with the
parent country, a period of about a century and a half.
This family belonged to that numerous class of early settlers of
Massachusetts Bay, possessed of property, education, and intelli-
gence, who fled from the despotism of a tyrannical hierarchy in Eng-
land, to enjoy th'e blessings of religious liberty in this wilderness.
In England they lived at Alford, a market town of Lincolnshire,
and were there intimately acquainted with Mr. Coddington, and
also with Mr. Cotton, the minister of Boston in their vicinity, and
also Boston in New England, with whose religious opinions and
persecutions they sympathized.
The family which emigrated to Massachusetts consisted of an
aged widow, four sons already in middle life, and a married daugh-
ter, the wife of the Rev. John "Wheelwright. Two of the sons,
namely, William, the eldest, husband of the famous Ann, and
Richard, had already adult families ; Edward, who left no issue,
so far as is known ; and Samuel, who was unmarried. Edward,
with his nephew of the same name, son of William, is believed
19
298 Memoir of [Oct.
to have accompanied Mr. Cotton, who arrived at Boston, in the
Griffin, in September, 1633, and the remainder of the family to
have followed in the next voyage of the same ship, the year after.
They immediately purchased lands at Boston, and also considerable
tracts of territory of the Indians in different places, particularly at
Mount WoUaston and Uncataquissit, (Quincy and Milton,) and
were much engaged in the civilization and conversion of the Indians,
a fact which probably accounts for the frequent employment of dif-
ferent members of this family in Indian affairs. The early career
of this family in Massachusetts was greatly influenced by the well-
known Antinomian controversy, and the extraordinary zeal and
public ministrations in the cause, of Mrs. Ann Hutchinson,^ the wife
of William Hutchinson. William, the eldest son, was possessed of
a larger share of property than the others, was admitted a freeman
soon after his arrival, was chosen a delegate of Boston to the General
Court, in 1635, and in the same year served on the committee of
allotment of lands in Boston and vicinity. He also contributed to
the establishment of the Grammar School. He with his two broth-
ers, Richard and Edward, signed the remonstrance against the sen-
tence of banishment of their brother-in-law. Rev. John Wheel-
wright.f In consequence of this act of the government, they all
with many of the most prominent inhabitants of the Colony were
ordered to surrender their arms to the public authorities, which in-
dignity, added to the sentence against Mrs. Ann Hutchinson, gave
rise to the emigration of the family to Rhode Island. They were
accompanied by some of the most valuable inhabitants of Boston,
and this movement caused the formation of a new body politic,
which settled Rhode Island in 1638. William Hutchinson was
chosen one of the first magistrates of Rhode Island, and continued
to reside there until his death, in 1642. He left two sons, Edward
and Francis, and four daughters, Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Collins, Mrs.
Willis, and Mrs. Cole. His widow and many of his descendants,
after his death, removed to the vicinity of the Hudson river, where
nearly all of them were killed by Indians, in 1643.
Richard Hutchinson, who was disarmed on the occasion above
alluded to, did not accompany his brothers to Rhode Island, but
with his family embarked for England, leaving a considerable
landed estate in Massachusetts not disposed of. He subsequently
became a very wealthy merchant in London, and is represented to
* Maiden name Marbury.
t See an account of Mr. Wheelwright in No. 2, p. 151, of the Register.
i
1847.] Governor Hutchinson. 299
have lost ^£60,000 in the great fire of London, in 1666. He was
agent for the Massachusetts Colony in England for a long time.
He left eight sons, the youngest of whom, EUakim, returned to
Boston, took possession of the family properly, and died 1718, at the
age of 77, having been many years a member of the Council. He
left a handsome estate, and was a benefactor of Harvard College.
A grandson of Richard Hutchinson settled in Ireland, and was the
founder of the family of the present Earl of Donoughmore.
Samuel Hutchinson, the brother of William, lived in Boston,
unmarried, until his death, 1667, and was accounted a scholar in
his time, and published a work on the Millennium. Edward Hutch-
inson, brother of the preceding, accompanied the family of William
to Newport, but soon returned to England, and is not known to
have been again in America. His subsequent history is not
known. His wife Sarah was admitted to the first church, Boston,
1633 ; and two sons, John and Ichabod, baptized.
Mrs. Wheelwright participated in the banishment of her hus-
band, the Rev. John Wheelwright, went to Exeter, and afterwards
to Wells in Maine, where her mother, Mrs. Susanna Hutchinson, the
common ancestor of all the family, died about 1642. Col. Elisha
Hutchinson, the great-grandson, visited Wells in the latter part of
the seventeenth century, and erected a monument to the memory of
his ancestor, which is still visible. Mrs. Wheelwright's descend-
ants are very numerous throughout New England.
After the emigration to Rhode Island, and the return of a pait ©f
the family to England, they would have become extinct in iMassa-
chusetts, but for the fact that Edward, the eldest son of Wiiliam
who accompanied his parents to Rhode Island, subsequently re-
turned to Boston, and became the ancestor of many descendants.
Eliakim, son of Richard, also left children.
Edward, (subsequently known as Capt. Hutchinson,) the son of
William and Ann, was born in England about 1608), and was.
about twenty-five years of age when he arrived in Boston. He
immediately interested himself in the affairs of the Colony, became
a freeman in 1634, assisted in organizing a military system, and'
employed himself in examining and selecting such lands as might
be valuable for settlement. Although he was much affected by the
violent treatment his family had been subjected to, he remained!,
only a short time with them in Rhode Island, but proceeded to
England, and there, about 1640, married Miss Catherine Hamb\',.
daughter of a respectable counsellor at Ipswich, and immediately
300 Memoir of [Oct.
returned to Massachusetts, and took possession of the landed prop-
erty acquired there by his family. He was joyfully received by
the Massachusetts authorities, and immediately employed in connec-
tion with John Leverett on an important mission to the Narragan-
set Indians. He was soon elected a Representative of the town of
Boston in the General Court, and on several occasions resisted
publicly the spirit of intolerance so frequently manifested by the
Colonial authorities of that period. In 165S, when the law regard-
ing the Quakers was passed, Capt. Hutchinson and Major Thomas
Clark, who were both Representatives of Boston, recorded their
dissent to this law, and Hutchinson actually took charge of sev-
eral Quakers who had subjected themselves to the penalty of
the law, and removed them from this jurisdiction at his own ex-
pense. Again in 1665, he headed a petition in favor of the Bap-
tists, who were the subjects of persecution, and obtained a cessation
of hostilities towards them. He had on several occasions rendered
service to the Colony in negotiating with the Indians, and on the
breaking out of King Philip's War, in 1675, he was appointed to
the command of a large corps of cavalry, sent to meet Philip
near Brookfield, and was there shot in August, 1675, and died on
his way home, at Marlboro', where he was buried. Capt. Hutch-
inson was twice married, and had children; namely, Elisabeth,
(Mrs. Edward Winslow.) Elisha, Anne, (Mrs. Dyer of Newport,)
Susanna, (Mrs. Coddlngton,) Catharine, (Mrs. Bartholomew,) Han-
nah, (Mrs. Walker,) and Edward, who died without issue. The
last three were by a second v^dfe, Mrs. Abigail Button.
Elisha Hutchinson, son of the preceding, was born in Boston,
1641, educated at the Grammar School, and then as a merchant.
About 1665, he married Hannah Hawkins, and had children ; name-
ly, Thomas, Elisabeth, (Mrs. Richardson,) Hannah, (Mrs. Ruck,)
Abigail, (Mrs. Cruft,) and, by a second wife, Elisabeth, the widow
Freake, and daughter of Major Thomas Clark, children, Edward and
others. He was Colonel of the Suffolk regiment. No man enjoyed the
public respect more than he did. He was early chosen to represent
the town, and was elected Assistant under the first charter, in 1684.
He was denounced by Randolph to the Lords in Council, as one
of the factious members, who resisted the prerogative party, previous
to the dissolution of the charter. After that event, in 1688, being
in London with Increase Mather and Samuel Nowell, he remon-
strated with the ministry against the despotic acts of Andros. He
returned home, and, after William III., of Nassau, Prince of
1847.] Governor Hutchinson. 301
Orange, was crowned king, in 1689, again acted as Assistant.
While the French War was proceeding in Canada, in 1690, Col.
Hutchinson was sent to negotiate with the Maine Indians, to induce
them to secede, but it was without effect. Before the arrival of the
charter in 1692, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the forces
against the French and Indians then in arms in the Province of
Maine. He was one of the first Council under the new charter,
and continued to be annually elected for twenty-five years, and,
during the whole period, acted as Chief-Justice of the Common
Pleas Court. He was commander of the Castle, also, in 1702,
when Gov. Dudley arrived ; and, in consequence of his activity in
the Andros revolution, was removed from that place by the new
Executive. Col. Hutchinson died in 1717, much respected, having
lived to see all his children respectably settled about him.
Thomas Hutchinson, the eldest son of Col. Elisha, was born in
Boston, Jan. 30, 1674-5, and was bred to mercantile pursuits.
In 1703, he married Sarah, the eldest daughter of Col. John Foster,
one of the wealthiest merchants, and most influential men, of his
time. He was early a member of the Provincial Legislature, and
thirty years a member of the Council. He was distinguished for
independence of character in times of great party excitement, was
much esteemed for his integrity, and for his liberal benevolence on
all occasions when the public exigencies required his aid. Snow
says, that he in 1713 built the Grammar School in Bennet Street,
entirely at his own charge, and he was also a liberal contributor to
Harvard College. He died in 1739, much lamented. His eldest
son, Foster Plutchinson, who graduated at Harvard College in 1721,
died early. He left two sons, Thomas, Governor of the State, and
Foster, (the second son of the same name). His daughters were
married to Rev. William Welsteed, Rev. Samuel Mather, Rev. Mr.
Rogers, and Mr. Davenport.
Edward Hutchinson, the second son of Col. Elisha, was born
1678, bred a merchant, and was married in 1706 to Lydia, the
second daughter of Col. Foster. He was much in the public busi-
ness, serving as a Selectman of the town. Representative to the Gen-
eral Court, Colonel of the regiment, Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas, Judge of Probate for the County of Suffolk, and thirty years
Treasurer of Harvard College. He sustained himself with good
reputation in all these situations, and died, at an advanced age,
highly esteemed, in 1752. He left three children; namely, Edward,
who graduated at Harvard, 1748, lived a great invalid many years.
302 Memoir of [Oct.
and died unmarried ; Sarah, who lived to old age, unmarried ; and
Elisabeth, who married in 1757 the Rev. Nathaniel Robbins of
Mihon, who was the father of the late Hon. Edward Hulchinson
Robbins, who graduated at Harvard College in 1775, was Speaker
of the House of Representatives, Judge of Probate for the County
of Norfolk, and also Lieut.-Governor. He was also much em-
ployed in other ways by the State in public business, as on impor-
tant committees and boards of commissioners.
Judge Robbins married Elisabeth Murray, daughter of Hon.
James IMurray, merchant, of Boston. Their children, who are still
living, are Eliza, Sarah Lydia, who married Judge Samuel Howe
of Northampton, Anne Jean, who married Judge Joseph Lyman of
Northampton also, Edward Hutchinson, M. D., of Boston, graduate
of Harvard College, Mary, who married Joseph Warren Revere,
merchant, of Boston, Hon. James Murray of Milton, and Catharine.
Lieut.-Governor Robbins was a man of undoubted native talents,
good acquired abilities, fair moral character, and a faithful public
functionary.^
* EjCtiact of a lietter from Gov. Hiitchinmn to the Hon. J. H. IIiitchiijg077, at Palmerston,
near Dublin, dated Feb. 14, 1112, giving some genealogical account of the family.
" Give me leave, sir, now to thank you for so particular an account of Mrs. Hutchinson's
family. I am unfortunate in one discovery. I am one remove farther from her than I ex-
pected. We had, however, a common ancestor in America. Wilham was the name of my
ancestor. He had three brothers, who were all in Boston about the year 1G36, viz, Samuel,
Edward and Richard. The mother of. these four I find in a bible of "my grandfather, [wlio]
died at a town called York, in the Province of Maine, but now part of this Province. Wil-
liam, as you may see in the first Volume of the Historv. Avent to Rhode Island, and was there
Governor at the beginning of the Colony, and died about Kill. Samuel lived till 1607, and
died an old bachelor. He was accoimted a scholar in those days. 1 kept a little [book] he
had wrote upon the Millennium, and a curious pair of tobacco tongs, from a pious regard to
bis memory. The latter I lost when my house was destroyed. Edward I met with traces of
in London after he had been in New England. Richard returned to England, was agent
lor the colony before and after the restoration, acquired great wealth in the iron monger way,
1 think in Cheapside, and lost £»)0,000 in the fire in London. He had eight sons as you
observe. Edward I suppose to be the eldest, for I have of his hand writing of a very
early date, and he appears to be about the same standing with another Edward who was the
eldest son of William and my great grandfiither. I trace no certainty of the other sons of
Richard until Eliakim, the voungest, who was rather younger than a son of the last named
Edward, whose name was l-^lisha and was my grandfather This Eliakim died in Boston in
the year 1718, was one of the counsel many years, and lived to be near SO. I remember his
funeral, being then about six years old. He left an ins'cnious.son, who died about three years
after him, and left several children, yet living, the eldest named Eliakim about my age, and
was, about 20 years ago. one of the counsel, and is now a jiide:e of one of our county courts.
He married a daughter of the late Lieut. General Siiirley. and you may find the name of his
eldest son, William Hutchinson, in the court register for 1771, as judge of tlie Admiralty in the
Bahamas imder his uncle, the present Gov. Shirley. These are all the posterity of Richard
in New England, and they have the honor of being one degree nearer to you than I am.
" Now let me give you William's posterity. He left many children, sons and daughters.
The latter married, and have very numerous posterity scattered throughout New England;
but there is no posterity of any son exe^ept the Edward I have mentioned. He married a
Catherine Hamliy, daughterofa noted connsellorat law in Ipswich, in England. and in the year
\C<lCi, l)eing the pruicipal ollicer of the horse in the colony, was killed in a skirmish with the
Indians. His eldest and only son, wiio has left posterity, was Elisha, who made a figure for
many years in the colony in every part, civil and military, in succession, except that of com-
mander-in-chief of the Trovince'. He died in 1717 about the age of Richard's son Eliakim,
and left two sons, the eld(!st of which, Thomas, was my father, who, for thirty years was of the
Massachusettg Council, and died in 17.39 at the age of (i.'j, and deserved the wttger vitac a.s
much as any man I ever knew. So far the family has done worthily. I hope, therefore, and
1847.] Governor Hutchinson. 303
Thomas Hutchinson, Governor of Massachusetts Bay under
the second charter, and the more particular subject of this memoir,
was the son of the Hon. Thomas Hutchinson, and was born at
Boston, 1711. He was admitted into Harvard College, when only
12 years of age. His progress in study was a subject of particular
notice and applause. In 1727, he received his bachelor's degree ;
but, instead of pursuing his studies and entering one of the learned
professions, as it was expected he would, he engaged in mercantile
business. In this, however, he did not succeed. He then applied
himself to the study of the common law of England, and the
principles of the British constitution, with reference to employment
in public life. His townsmen, regarding him for his probity,
honor, and capability, elected him, in 1738, a Selectman. His
prudence and fidelity were such that, even at this early period of
his life, he was appointed by the town their agent to transact very
important business in Great Britain, which he undertook and
settled to their satisfaction. When he returned from London, he
was chosen a Representative to General Court, and was annually
elected for ten years succeeding, three of which, commencing with
1747, he was Speaker. In the House of Representatives, he
acquired great reputation, as possessing the charms of oratory
beyond any man in the Assembly. There was with him equal
fluency and pathos. He could argue as well as declaim. He was
active, diligent, plausible, and always seemed to be influenced by
a patriotic spirit.
At this period the country was much embarrassed by the public
debt. This amounted to about ^2,000,000, old tenor. All classes
of the community suffered beyond description, especially clergymen
and widows. All complained of the evil, but no one could suggest
a remedy, until Mr. Hutchinson presented a plan of relief. Through
his plan and influence ^1,792,236, old tenor, were redeemed, the
rest of the debt not being called for at that time. This paper money
at that time passed at the rate of ten to one, yet the Provincial
authorities redeemed the debt at seven and a half to one. It re-
quired for redeeming the last amount a fraction over d£238,964,
I think I shall demonstrate that the information yoa had of our relation to the regicide was
not well founded. It is certain that neither of us descended from him. We have traced Mrs.
Hutchinson's ancestor back to Richard, and in me back to William, his brother. John, the
regicide, could not possibly be their father, for their mother died in New England, a widow,
before the year 1G40. If he was of the family it is most likely he was the son of Edward, the
brother of William and Richard, who I have reason to think had divers children. If he had
been one of the sons of Richard it would appear from his papers, of which I have been
informed there are many still remaining, in the hands of his great grandson, the Eliakim I
have just now mentioned."
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in hard money, at 20 shillings per pound. This sum of money-
was paid by the British government to Massachusetts, to cancel
their charge for assisting to capture and retain Louisburg.^
Mr. Hutchinson first proposed this plan to Gov. Shirley, who
approved of it. He then offered the same to the members of the
House, who were unable to comprehend it. From respect to the
Speaker they appointed a committee to examine it ; but their
report was not satisfactory to him. The plan, however, which
their most experienced members were disposed to reject ; which
the most politic thought unwise ; and which to commercial men
seemed impracticable, was at last, by his exertions, adopted, and
found upon trial to be wise and judicious. The bill passed in
1749.
Many are the documents in the Massachusetts Archives, written
by Mr. Hutchinson, while a member of the Legislature. These
show that he was not only on the most important committees, but
was, also, the one generally selected to make their reports.
At the succeeding election, Mr. Hutchinson was chosen a mem-
ber of his Majesty's council, and was continued in that office till
1766.
When his uncle Edward Hutchinson died, in 1752, he succeeded
him as Judge of Probate. His conduct in this office endeared him
to many. He was tender and compassionate, had a generous sym-
pathy for the children of affliction, and often wiped the tear from
the eye of the widow and the orphan. This trait of character was
exhibited in the benevolent and active interest he took in the wel-
fare of the French Neutrals, who were expelled from Nova Scotia,
in 1756, and sent to the British Provinces ; especially of those who
came to Massachusetts.
In 1758 he was appointed Lieut.- Governor, and this appointment
was gratifying to all classes of people ; but in 1760, when he
received the commission of Chief-.Justice, in the place of Judge
Sewall, who had deceased, great offence was given to some leading
individuals in the state, and for a time the measure operated un-
favorably to him.
This year Gov. Pownall left the Province, and Lieut.-Gov.
Hutchinson presided as Chief Magistrate. At one time he held the
offices of Judge of Probate, Councillor, Chief-Justice, and Lieut.-
Governor. The salaries of these offices, with the income of his own
properly, enabled him to live in a handsome and gentlemanly
■ * See Felt's Massachusells Currency.
1847.] Governor Hutchinson. 305
manner. High life has its attractions, and he seemed greatly to
desire wealth, that he might give a splendor and charm to his
station. This may in some measure account for certain peculiarities
in his conduct, characterized by profusion and parsimony.
While Mr. Hutchinson officiated as Judge of the Supreme
Court, he performed his duties so well that soon opposition to him
ceased. His respect for religious institutions, his sympathy with the
distressed, his affability, his integrity, industry, and talents procured
in a very high degree, public confidence. He was so much a
favorite of the Legislature in the year 1763, that they appointed
him agent to the court of Great Britain, by a vote almost unani-
mous. The state of civil affairs in the country at that period was
very critical, and seemed to demand special attention. But by the
advice of Gov. Bernard, he was.persuaded to remain at home until
he should obtain permission to leave the Province, he being at that
time Lieut.-Governor. He wrote to Lord Halifax respecting this
subject, who gave him permission to visit England. But when
this communication was received, the tide of his influence was
ebbing, the popular gale had changed, and the General Court re-
scinded their vote, and concluded not to send an Agent. At this, he
was greatly disappointed ; but his friends could not relieve him,
and his enemies rejoiced at his discomfiture. They had exerted
themselves, totis viribus, to persuade the General Court that he
was a man of arbitrary views, and would seek his own aggrandize-
ment rather than the interests of the State.
As he sympathized with the mother country in her attempts to
raise a revenue from the colonies, he of course became extremely
obnoxious to the people. The first measure adopted for this pur-
pose by the British parliament was the Stamp Act, and a brother-in-
law of Mr. Hutchinson, Secretary Oliver, was appointed distributer
of stamps. The law was to go into effect Nov. 1, 1765. Just
before that time had arrived, Jared Ingersoll, the distributer of
stamps for Connecticut, arrived in Boston from London. When
he left town, Mr. Oliver accompanied him a short distance, in con-
sequence of which a mob hung him in effigy on the " Great IVee,"
or " Liberty Tree," which stood at what was then called South
Boston, near the corner of Washington and Essex- streets, about
opposite Boylston Market. The mob moreover destroyed a build-
ing which he had erected, supposed to be designed for a stamp
office, and also destroyed the furniture of his house. Mr. Oliver
immediately resigned his office. In the evening the mob thanked
306 Memoir of [Oct.
him, and made a bonfire on Fori Hill near his house. The next
evening the house of Mr. Hutchinson was attacked, a report being
circulated that he had written letters in favor of the Stamp Act,
but the chief damage was the breaking of the windows. In a few
evenings after there was a more formidable assault. The mer-
chants being displeased with the officers of the customs and of the
admiralty, a mob was collected in the evening of Aug. 26, 1765, in
King street ; and, having first plundered the cellar of the comptroller
of the customs, of the wines and spirits deposited there, proceeded
with intoxicated rage to the house of Mr. Hutchinson, and, splitting
the doors to pieces, destroyed or cast into the streets every thing
which was in the house, and kept possession of it until daylight.
Mr. Hutchinson was that night at the Castle. The damaafe was
estimated at £2,500, besides the loss of a great collection of public
and private papers.^ He received a grant of £3,194 175 6d for his
losses, and other sufferers received in the same proportion. The
town, the next day, voted their abhorrence of the riot ; but the
public feeling was such that no person was punished. Even six
or eight persons who were imprisoned for this offence were released
by a company, who by threats obtained the keys of the prison from
the prison keeper.
The political controversy continued during the remainder of Gov.
Bernard's administration, from 1765 to 1770 ; and Mr. Hutchinson,
by taking his seat in the Council, in 1767, merely on the ground of
being Lieut.-Governor, excited a prejudice and clamor against him-
self. His seat, however, was voluntarily abandoned, though he
thought that the early practice sanctioned his claim. By the present
constitution of Massachusetts, the Lieut.-Governor is ex officio a
member of the Council. The claim of Mr. Hutchinson, therefore, does
not appear to have been very preposterous. In a few days after this
occurrence, he was appointed by the Legislature to the important
post of a commissioner for settling the boundary with New York.
In 1768, the arrival of the troops at Boston increased the popular
excitement against Mr. Hutchinson. At the request of the Govern-
or, (Bernard,) he accompanied the sherifFlo the manufactory house,
to advise the occupants to leave if, as it belonged to the State, and
♦ Referring to this occurrence, Gov. Hutchinson in one of his private papers preserved at
the Slate House, says, " When I had proceeded as far as tlie year IVDO, [in my History] I
was tli!<p(>ssessed of all my papers of every kind by an enraged, deluded mob. My manuscript
hi-tory which had been scattered altout the streets was all recovered, exceplaV>out half a score
sheets, when the createst pari of the materials from which it was composed and of niv other
papers were destroyed. I ain i>revented publishing: in the appendix some papers which were
curious and well worth preserving."
1847.] Governor Hutchinson. 307
was at the disposal of the Governor, who had appropriated it to the
use of the troops ; bat the occupants, encouraged by " the first rate
sons of liberty," maintained their ground.
When Gov. Bernard left the Province, in 1769, the administra-
tion devolved upon My. Hutchinson, the Lieut.-Governor. In the
following year the Boston Massacre, as it was called, occurred,
and inflamed the public mind. He had also a long controversy
with the Assembly, on proroguing that body to Cambridge by order
of the King. The Council, also, was opposed to him. At this
time, in meditating upon his future course, he concluded that it
would be prudent for him to retain the office of Chief-Justice
alone, and to pass his days in peace ; and his wishes he com-
municated to the British government. But in the mean time,
[March, 1771,] his commission as Governor was received, Andrew
Oliver being nominated Lieut.-Governor, and Thomas Flucker,
Secretary, in his stead. Unhappily for himself, he accepted the
appointment, for, from this time till his departure for England, in
1774, he was in constant dispute with the Assembly and Council.
Among the subjects of controversy were the provision made for his
support by the crowm, and also the provision made in the same
way, for the support of the Judges. His speech, Jan. 6, 1773, assert-
ing the supreme authority of Parliament, provoked a discussion by
the Council and House, which it would have been wiser not to have
elicited.
In 1772, Dr. Franklin procured some confidential letters of Gov.
Hutchinson and others, and sent them in the autumn to Samuel
Cooper, with an injunction, that they should not be copied nor
published. Mr. Cooper put them into the hands of the Speaker of
the House, with permission to show them to five persons. Thus
they were kept for some months. In June, 1773, they were com-
municated to the Legislature in secret session. These letters were
written to Thomas Whately, who had been a member of Parlia-
ment, but he never communicated them to the ministry. In the
letters, however, there was no sentiment, which the Governor had
not openly expressed in his addresses to the Legislature. The Coun-
cil, indeed, reproached him for saying, " there must be an abridg-
ment of what are called English liberties;" but this was no more
than what had been said openly in his speeches. The whole para-
graph on this subject runs thus : " I never think of the measures
necessary for the peace and good order of the Colonies without
pain : there must be an abridgment of what are called English
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liberties. I doubt whether it is possible to project a system of govern-
ment in which a colony 3,000 miles distant shall enjoy all the liberty
of the parent state." Some of these letters were from Andrew
Oliver, Charles Paxton, Thomas MofFatt, Robert Auchmuty,
Nathaniel Rogers, and George Rome. For the part Dr. Franklin
and Mr. Temple took in obtaining and transmitting these letters,
they were removed from oflice.
The last public difficulty which occurred was the affair of the
tea. A part of it had been consigned to two sons of the Governor,
a part to Richard Clark & Sons, and a part to Benjamin Faneuil
and Josiah Winslow. On the arrival of the first ship with
tea, a " body meeting " of the town and neighborhood was
called at Old South Church, on Tuesday, Nov. 30ih, and it was
resolved, that the tea should be sent back ; Mr. Rotch, the owner,
being forbidden to enter the tea, and Capt. Hall, the master, to land
it. By order of the town the ship was brought from below the
Castle to a wharf, and a watch of 25 men was appointed for secur-
ing the ship. The Governor sent a sheriff, who read a proclama-
tion for the dispersion of the multitude, but a general hiss followed,
and it was unanimously voted to proceed in defiance of the Govern-
or, and compel the owner and master to send the tea back in the
same vessel. When two other vessels arrived, the committee of
safety required them to be brought to the same wharf. There was
a difficulty in returning the ships, for no clearance could be obtain-
ed from the custom house, and no pass by the Castle from the
Governor. As there were several men-of-war in the harbor, an
attempt to get to sea without a pass would be ineffectual. It was
apprehended, too, that the collector would demand the duties, and
seize the ship and goods in the proper discharge of his office.
Another " body meeting" was,*therefore, summoned Dec. 14, 1773,
of the people of Boston and the adjacent towns, when the owner
of the ship was pressed to apply for a clearance and a pass, which
were refused. As soon as the Governor's answer was returned to
the " body meeting," they dissolved the assembly and repaired to
the wharf, as a guard to the destroyers of the tea. About 50 men,
covered with blankets and appearing like Indians, had previously
marched by the Old South Church, and gone on board the vessel.
On the arrival of the " body," the " Indians " in two or three hours
hoisted out of the holds of the ships, three hundred and forty-two
chests of lea, and emptied them into the sea.
The Governor was much blamed in England for not granting a
1847.] Governor Hutchinson. 309
pass ; but he could not have done it, without violating his oath, for the
laws of the custom house must be observed. Nor could he secure
the tea in the town without bringing the regiment from the Castle,
or the marines from the men-of-war. This would have brought on
a contest. In fact, the " sons of liberty," as they were called, had
annihilated all the powers of government. There was not a
judge, justice of the peace, or sheriff, who would venture to with-
stand the inflamed, determined people. Feb. 24, 1774, the Govern-
or informed the Legislature by message that he had obtained
his Majesty's permission to visit England, and that he should soon
avail himself of it. Gen. Gage arrived May 13th, and Mr. Hutch-
inson was assured of the King's intention to reinstate him in office,
when Gen. Gage's services should be elsewhere required, and that
he should not suffer by the loss of his commission. He sailed for
England the first of June.
After the publication of the letters, in 1773, the Council and
House voted an address for the removal of the Governor. The privy
council having heard the case, decided in favor of " the honor,
integrity, and conduct " of the Governor, and this decision was
approved by the King. Jonathan Sewall ably defended him in
public, under the signature of Philalethes. He w^as deprived of all
his offices in America, but received a pension for life from the
British government.
In respect to the question of war with America, the opinion of
Gov. Hutchinson differed from many others. He said that the
people would not with their armies resist the authority and power
of Great Britain ; " that a few troops would be sufficient to quell
them, if they did make opposition." Gen. Carlton remarked " that
America might easily be conquered, but they would want a con-
siderable army for this purpose ; that he would not pretend to
march to New York or Boston without 10,000 men." Gov. Tryon
said, "it would take large armies and much time, to bring America
to their feet. The power of Great Britain was equal to any thing ;
but all that power must be exerted, before they put the monster in
chains."
Governor Hutchinson was a man of good character, unwearied
industry, and of highly respectable talents. As a judge, he was
irreproachable, and evinced great ability. But it was his fortune
to live at the time of the Revolution, and in the very centre of the
popular excitement. His political views he candidly and manfully
explained to the Legislature, in many speeches and messages, which
display his learning, disposition, and abilities. But he was on the
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wrong side in the Revolutionary contest, and while acting in great
fidelity to the British government which he served, he fell a martyr
to the cause in which he was engaged.
If any person deserved the gratitude of the British government,
it was Gov. Hutchinson. Though a baronetcy was offered him,
which he declined for private reasons, still he was greatly neglected.
Had the " rebellion " been put down the first year, he would have
been deemed worthy of the highest honors, so much does the
estimation of men depend on success. Massachusetts, amidst all
the vituperations against him for encouraging the ministers in
their measures to keep the colonies in a state of dependence, has
cause to remember him with gratitude ; for when the commissioners,
Brattle, Hawley, and Hancock, met those of New York at Hart-
ford, May 12, 1773, it was his advice alone which prevented them
from abandoning the claim of Massachusetts to the western territory
of New York, which was retained and sold for a large sum. He
deserves great honor, also, for his labors in regard to historical
works. He published a " Brief State of the Claim of the Colonies,"
in 1764 ; the " History of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, from
the first settlement thereof in 1628 until the year 1750," in 2 vols.
8vo : the first in 1760, and the second in 1767 ; and a " Collection
of Original Papers relative to the History of the Colony of Mas-
sachusetts Bay," Svo, in 1769. These works are held in high esti-
mation by those who would obtain a knowledge of the History of
this country. A third volume, Svo, of the " History of Massachusetts
from 1749 to 1774," was published in London, in 1828, by his
grandson, the Rev. John Hutchinson. In addition, it may be
stated, that among the many unpublished papers, containing the
thoughts of Governor Hutchinson, now in the Slate House, is a
long and able dialogue between an European and an American on
the political relations between this country and England. This
production indicates much talent as well as extensive learning, and
much acquaintance with the science of government.
Governor Hutchinson lived retired at Brompton, till June 3,
1780, when he deceased, and on the 9lh, was buried at Croyden.
A daughter of the Governor died Sept. 21, 1771, and his son Wil-
liam, Feb. 20, 1780 ; his son Thomas died at Heavitree, near Exe-
ter, in 1811, aged 71, and his son Elisha, at Blurton Parsonage,
Trentham, Stallbrdshire, in 1824, aged 80.
[ For the facts in the iiliove Memoir we are indebted to Hutchinson's History of
he Triivince of Massiicliuseits 15ay, Hon.. James M. Ilobhins of Milton, Kev. Joseph B.
I'.'h and Nathaniel I?. Sliurilefi; M. 1")., ol Boston, the Biographical Dictionaries of Drs. Eliot,
Allen, and Blake, and (Jov. Hutchinson's private papers]
Ih
1
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1847.] The Endecott Rock. 311
COL. CARRIGAIN'S LETTER RESPECTING THE ENDE-
COTT ROCK.
To John Farmer, Esquire, Corresponding Secretary of New
Hampshire Historical Society.
Sir,
At the place called the ^Veares, where, our beautiful Winni-
pisiogee first discharges its crystal waters, the following letters have
been found sculptured on a rock, and about in the position, and at the
relative distances here represented.
EI SW
WP lOHN
ENDICYT
GOV
The Rock, which may be called hereafter the ENDECOTT Rock,
lies nigher the Meredith than Gilford side of the strait ; a short dis-
tance above the bridge, and at the head of the outlet, and appears to
be deeply imbedded in the gravel, with its surface but little above the
water, about 20 feet in circumference, and though uneven, more plane
than that of those around it ; and may have been the spot where the
observations to ascertain the lat. (herein stated) were taken, and on
these accounts selected for the inscription.
The discovery was made in consequence of a dam having been
constructed across the head of the Weares by Stephen C. Lyford,
Esq. to facilitate an excavation and clearance of the channel, for the
passage of the new and elegant Steam Boat, Belknap^ to a winter
harbor at the young and rising village, five miles below ; of which Mr.
Lyford and Nathan Batchelder, Esq. are the founders.
I believe that Daniel Tucker, Esq. President, and Mr. John T.
Coffin,* Cashier of the Wiunipisiogee Bank, were the first dis-
coverers : and receiving the account from them a few days after, I
immediately hastened to the place, and was highly gratified to find a
real monument ; and of undoubted antiquity.
When, and by whom were these letters made ? and for what, or
for whom, were part of them intended ? were the questions that arose
at the first view.
And there seems no difficulty in solving a part of those queries.
In the year 1652, during the union of Massachusetts and New
Hampshire, the General Court of Massachusetts, ordered a survey, to
* Mr. Coffin, at first thought the second letter had rather more the appearance of a P, than
an I, but on a second view, coincided with those, who think it intended for an I. Mr.
Sawyer, a respectable Attorney at Meredith Bridge, and among, or soon after, the first,
who discovered the inscription, thinks the mark might pass for either letter, but 1 believe,
considers it most like an I. It may well be supposed, that the letters are more legible, at
some times, than at others. It was an extremely stormy day when I visited the rock, and
some pencil minutes which I took, were lost, during a long journey I was then making to
the northward : to collect materials for the new edition of my Map of N. H. But 1 trust the
preceding description, is in all the particulars, substantially correct.
312 The Endecott Rock. [Oct.
ascertain the northern bound of the Colony, an object long contem-
plated ; and then deemed necessary, to settle a legal question that
had arisen, in relation to the jurisdiction of that State ; which by virtue
of the union, had extended over New Hampshire ; and appointed
Captains Edward Johnson and Simon Willard, Commissioners for
that purpose. The illustrious historian of New Hampshire in page 56
of your invaluable edition; says "A Committee of the General Court
attended by Jonathan Ince, and John Sherman, Surveyors, and several
Indian guides, went up the river Merrimack to find the most northerly
part thereof; which the Indians told them was Aquedoctan, the outlet
of the Lake Winnipisiogee."
John Sherman belonged to Watertown, and was then a Sergeant,
and afterwards a Captain and a Representative of that town, in the
General Court ; he was also the ancestor of the famous PtOger Sher-
man of Connecticut.
Jonathan Ince, was then a resident graduate of Harvard College.
And here follows (literatim) their report to these Commissioners of the
General Court, held at Boston, May 27th (1652,) as erroneously print-
ed in the note under the page just mentioned : it should have been
(1653) concerning the lat. of the Northernmost part of Merrimack
River.
" Whereas wee John Sherman and Jonathan Ince, were procured
by the aforesaid Commissioners to take the latitude of the place above
named. Our Answer is, that at Aquedahcan, the name of the head
of the Merrimack, where it issues out of the Lake called Winna-
pusseakit, upon the first of August, one thousand, six hundred, and
fifty two, wee observed and by observaiion found that the Latitude of
the place was fourty three degrees, fourty minutes, and twelve seconds,
besides those minutes which are to be allowed for the three miles more
North wch. run into the Lake. In witnesse whereof, wee have sub-
scribed our names this nineteenth of October, one thousand, six hun-
dred, and fifty two.
John Sherman.
Jonathan Inge.
"Jur. coram me, JOH. ENDECOTT Gubr."
The following account exhibits a part of the expenses of this survey,
and is copied (also literatim) from a note referring thereto, in Rev.
Mr. Bouton's excellent Centennial Sermon, delivered at Concord,
November, 1830.
Accoumpt of (lisbursments about Jorney to the head of the Merrimack.
£ s. d.
Ipr. for makeing the Bote & Ores, with all the Boards & Stuff - - 03 01 00
for one man for the Journey & and his work in preparing levall - - 03 03 00
for 5 pound of powder, 4 pond of shott match and Indian flowes, [?] - 00 12 00
for 3 yooke of oxen and a horse - 00 11 00
It. to James Prentise for the Journey, 03 00 00
10 07 00
Reasaved in part of this Accoumpt,
Ipr. for the Sayies, pieces of Rope & two Blocks
the Bote and some Ruff, *cc. that were left 02 17 00
Remaynes to me still on this Accoumpt 07 10 00
Due to Good. Bull for carting 00 IG 00
Sum total due to Capt. Johnson 08 09 00
The Deputies consent this bill should be satisfyed
to Captain Johnso'.i,
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The Endecott Rock. 313
Daniel Denison.
The Deputies consent that Capt. Johnson be
paid for his Journey, - - - - - 13 06 08
Daniel Denison.
The Mao-ists. consent hereto, Edward Rawson, Secrety.
Consented to by the deputyes, Wm. Torrey, Ckrix.
The whole expense, was £84 00, and the expedition occupied
nineteen days in July and August.
These historical records prove beyond any question that the Letters
were cut on the Rock, on, or about the first of August, A. D. 1652:
nearly two hundred years ago, seventy- three years before the memo-
rable and disastrous battle of Lovewell, with the Indians, at Pequaw-
ket : and during the Government of the Commonwealth in England ;
while John Endecott was Governor of Massachusetts, in 1G44,
during the reign of Charles I.
But the names represented by these letters, cannot be given with
equal confidence, although they may be conjectured with great proba-
bility.
The EI are the initials of Edward Johnson, who was the com-
mander of the whole concern ; and one of the Commissioners ; and
SW are those of Simon Willard, the other.
And as the letters WP are on the same line and immediately
precede JOHN ENDICVT, it is not improbable that they stand for
Worshipful ; a title in those puritanical times often given to the Govern-
or and Magistrates.
And if the first two letters represent the name Edward Johnson, the
second initials on the same line do without doubt, Simon Willard ;
and the inscription was intended to designate the then Governor,
of Massachusetts ; and the two Commissioners who superintended
the survey : for if the person who made these sculptures had no in-
tention to honor or commemorate in this way, but three characters :
he most probably selected the two former, as those the most distin-
guished in the expedition ; with the name of the Governor, under
whose administration it was executed. And it is not unlikely that
Johnson directed the cutting of these letters, as in his History, the name
of the Governor is always spelled Endicut, the same as it appears on
the Rock ; for the u and v in the final syllable was often used the one
for the other. But WP instead of standing for Worshipful, it is
possible, though hardly probable, may mean William Parks, who
may have cooperated in this survey. He was about this time, a
Pkcpresentative of Roxbury, and was also a Deacon of Roxbury Church,
an office in those days, of the highest trust, and importance. He and
Johnson were great friends ; and were together in the General Court
for twenty years.
Johnson in his History of New-England, says of Deacon Parks
(what I wish could justly be said of more of the Statesmen of this
generation) " he teas a man of pregnant understanding and useful in his
place." He died at an advanced age in 1685.
Simon Willard, was then a Member of the General Court, from
Concord, Massachusetts; — a Captain of the Militia, and afterwards a
Commander of part of the Massachusetts forces, in the Indian War of
1675, called Philip's war.
20
314 First Settlement of Norwich^ Ct. [Oct.
Capt. Johnson calls him in his history " a Kentish Souldier," and he
probably came from the same County as Johnson. He was the an-
cestor of Samuel Willard, Vice President of Harvard College from
1701 to 1707, and also of Joseph Willard, who was President of the
same Institution from 1781 to 1804.
Capt. Edward Johnson came from Heme Hill, a parish in Kent in
England, in the fleet with Governor Winthrop in 1630. Some years
after, he was one of the Committee for erecting a new town, and
Church, in the place, now called Woburn, before called Charlestown
Village. In 1643, he went with Capt. Cook, and forty men to Rhode
Island, to take Samuel Gorton who had become obnoxious to the
Massachusetts Government. In the same year, he was chosen Rep-
resentative, and was re-elected with but a single exception for
twenty-eight years. He was speaker of the House, a short time in
1655, and in the year 1665, he was appointed on the Committee, with
Bradford, Danforth, and others, to meet the Commissioners Nichols,
Carr, &c. wlio had been sent from England by Charles II. After the
incorporation of Woburn, he was the Town Recorder, till about a year
before his death ; which was in 1672.
He was the Author of a history of Massachusetts from 1628, to
1652; interspersed with short pieces of poetry, and the whole written
in the peculiar, quaint style, of the times. The work is entitled " a
History of New England, from the English planting in 1628,^^7/1652;
or Wonder-working Providence of Sions Saviour." It was publish-
ed in London by Nath. Brooke, in 1654.
Those desirous of preserving, and perpetuating all the reminiscences
and records, o? olden time, that relate to our Granite State, will require
no apology for the length, or minuteness of this communication ; but I
cannot close it without expressing my acknowledgements for the kind
assistance you have rendered me on this subject, and others, con-
templated (though with faint hopes) to appear hereafter.
I have the honor to remain, &c.
yours, &c. truly,
PHILIP CARRIGAIN.
FIRST SETTLEMENT OF NORWICH, CT.
The town of Norwich is holden by purchase from the Indian
Sachems of Mohegan, viz : of Uncas, the grand sachem of the tribe of
that name, and his two sons, Oneco and Altawanhood, calling them-
selves sachems by their deed, in due form, to the inhabitants of said
Norwich, the consideration of £70. Said township contains nine
miles square of land, &c. ; which land, according to the bounds and
description mentioned in said deed, was by the General Assembly of
this colony, in the year 1671, granted and confirmed to said Norwich.
Norwich was settled in the spring of the year 1660. The purchase
of the town was made in the monlli of June, 1659, by thirty-five men,
who first settled said town. The greater part of said settlers were
from Saybrook ; four or five of them were from the towns of New-
London and Groton, then one town. Two of said settlers were from
the towns of Plymouth and Marshfield, in the Massachusetts province.
1847.J First Settlers of Norwich, Ct. — Patent, 1685.
315
Ivefto SayTrol "^ ''"^'"■' '-^"^^ ^'^^^^-•' ^^^^^ ''^-^
Savbroo/wTfh 'tf ' '''' ^'^^ "^""^^^ ^^^^^' ^'^^^ P^^^^^ ^^ ^he church of
to No'wf'h i 'h^ ^^ •^'^ ^'^"^^^^' «^°^ed from Saybrook
NoS until b™ n • ''"^'""'.^ '° ^^ P^^^^'' ^^ ^^^^ ^^"^-h. ^^
officraborthl L r«Q. '''.' ^^^ ^"^ '"^""^'^y '^^ ^^s'g^^«<-^ his said
anon and nnn o^rf J-^^/' ^"^ ^" ^^^2' ^'^"^^^^^^ t<^ ^he Town of Leb-
anon, and soon after died in a good old age.
chumh andJ^V ''i^'?-^"^^"^ succeeded Mr. F.tch as pastor of said
h m and said h""'^ "' '^''' ""''^ '°'^" ^'^^"'^^ ^"^"^S between
aldremoved to hit '^'^%'''''^^ f'''^ disci^Mne, he was°dismissed
TJnnrr ] ^■'''^" ''^^^^ ^^^^^"' ^"d died there.
LoVd'^ succeeder.'nr" '^ ^" Woodward, the Rev. Mr. Benjamin
then but onrnl^ ?' '''^^'"^^. P^'^°^ °^ ^^'^ ^'^^^^h' (there being
Wi es from Wn? '""^ ^°"gr/Sation in said town.) The Rev. Henry
8 ms T^.. i °[; was ordained pastor of the West Society, Oct.
New nt. DeriO not" Thf ;;''"'; f-m Saybrook, was ordaii^^d at
r..^o- J ' ''^'^- ■'"^ ^ev. Jabez Wight, from Dedham was
ordamed pastor over the church in the East Sodety. Oct. 27 1726
NAMES OF THE FIRST SETTLERS OF NORWICH, IN 1660.
Majf John Mason.
*Rev. James Fitch.
*Lt. Thos. Leffingwell.
^ Lt. Thos. Tracy,
*John Reynolds.
Thomas Bliss.
Stephen Backus.
John Ormstead.
*Thomas Adgate.
Christopher Huntington.
' Samuel Hide.
*John Post.
John Birchard.
Robert Wade.
*Morgan Bowers.
John Gager.
*Thomas Post.
Thomas Howard.
Nehemiah Smith.
Richard Egerton.
Hugh Calkins.
John Calkins.
Francis Griswold.
I-* William Backus.
John Elderkin.
John Bradford.
*Simon Huntington.
Thomas Waterman.
Thomas Bingham.
William Hide.
Robert Allen.
Jon". Royce. y
John Baldwin,/^
John Tracy.
John Pearce.
Uncas Monument,
PATENT
OF THE TOWN OF NORWICH, A. D. 1685.
Whereas the General Court of Connecticut have forever granted
unto the proprietors and Inhabitants of the Towne of Norwich afl those
h. n^ /k nieadows and uplands within these abuttments (viz.) from
the mouth of Tradeingcove Brooke the hne to run as the Brooke o
the head of the Brooke to a white oake marked N : and from thence
west northwesterly to a great pond to a black oake marked N which
stands neere the mouth of the great Brooke that rnns out of the pond
to Norwich river, which is about seven miles from the said Tradebt
Cove ; and from thence the line runns North noreast nine miles to a
Black oake standiug by the river side on the south of it, a little above
* These individuals were surviving in January, 1700.
316 Patent of the Town of Norivich. [Oct.
maumeagway, and from thence the line runs south southeasterly nine
miles to a white oake standing by a brooke marked N : and then the
line runs south southwesterly nine miles to a white oake neere Pwobert
AUyn and Thomas Rose's Dwelling houses, which tree is marked N :
and from thence westerly as New London Bounds runs to Mohegen
river, the whole being nine miles square, the said land haveing been
by purchase or otherwise lawfully obtayned of the Indian natives pro-
prietors. — And whereas, the said Inhabitants and proprietors of the s*
Norwich in the Colony of Conecticutt have made application to the
Governo' and Company of the s*^ Colony of Conecticutt assembled in
Court May 25% 1685, that they may have a patent for the confirmation
of the afore'*^ land, so purchased and granted to them as aforesaid, and
which they have stood seized, and quietly possessed of for many years
late past, without interuption. Now for a more full confirmation of the
aforesd unto the present proprietors of the s** Towneship of Norwich
in their possession and injoyment of the premises, know yea that the
s** Governour and Company assembled in Generall Court according to
the Commission Granted to them by his magestie's charter, have given
and granted and by these presents doe give, grant Rattifie and con-
firme unto Mr. James Fitch sen', Capt. James Fitch, Mr. Benjamine
Brewster, Lieut. Thomas Tracy, Lieut. Tho. Leffingwell, Mr. Christo-
pher Huntington, Mr. Simon Huntington, Ensign Wm. Backus, Mr.
Thomas Waterman, Mr. John Burchard and Mr. John Post, and the
rest of the said present proprietors of the township of Norwich, their
heirs, suckcessors and assigns forever ; the aforesaid parcell of land as
it is Butted and Bounded, together with all the woods, meadows, pas-
tures, ponds, waters, rivers, islands, fishings, huntings, fowleings, mines,
mineralls, quarries, and precious stones, upon or within the said tract
of land, and all other profiltts and comodities thereunto belonging, or in
any wayes appertaining ; and Doe also grant unto the aforesd Mr.
James Fitch sen^ Capt. James Fitch, Mr. Benjamin Brewster, Lieut.
Thomas Tracy, Lieut. Thos. Leffingwell, Mr. Christopher Huntington,"
Mr. Simon Huntington, Ensign Wm. Backus, Mr. Thomas Waterman,
Mr. John Birchard, and Mr. John Post, and the rest of the proprietors.
Inhabitants of Norwich, their heirs, successors and assigns forever, that
the fores'^ tract of land shall be forever hereafter deemed, reputed and
be an intire towneship of itself — to have and to hold the said tract of
land and premises, with all and singuler their appurtenances, together
with the priviledgcs and immunities and franchises herein given and
granted unto the say** Mr. James Fitch sen', Capt. James Fitch, Mr.
Benjamine Brewster, Lieut. Thomas Tracy, Lieut. Thomas Leffing-
well, Mr. Christopher Huntington, Mr. Simon Huntington, Ensign
Wm. Backus, Mr. Thomas Waterman, Mr. .John Birchard and Mr. John
Post, and other the present proprietors. Inhabitants of Norwich, theire
heirs successors, and assignes for ever, and to the only proper use and
behoofe of the sayd Mr. James Fitch sen', Capt. James Fitch, Mr. Ben-
jamine Brewster, Lieut. Thomas Tracy, Lieut. Thomas Lelfingwell,
Mr. Chrislopher Huntington, Mr. Simon Huntington, Ensign Wm.
Backus, Mr. Thomas Waterman, Mr. John Birchard and Mr. John
Post, and other proprietors, inhabitants of Norwich, their heirs, succes-
sors, and assigns for ever, according to the Tenor of East Greenwich
in Kent, in free and common soccage and not in capitto, nor are they
capable according to the custom of the coimlry, yielding, rendering,
and paieing therefore to our sovereign Lord the king, his heires and
1847.] Letter of Lieut- Gov. Sloug-hton. 317
successors, his dues according to Charter. In witness whereof, we
have caused the Seale of the Colony to be hereunto affixed this
twenty-first of May, 1685, in the first year of the reigne of our sover-
eign lord James the Second, by the grace of God, of England, Scot-
laud, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith.
ROBERT TREAT, Governor.
( • — ' — ^ ) , March 30'\ 16S7, pr order of the Gov/ and Comnony of
j SEAL. J the Colony of Couecticutt.
^ — . — ' Signed pr John Allyn, Secrety.
Entered in the pub. records, Lib. D : fo. 138, 139, Nov^ 27^ 1685 : pr
John Allyn, Secrety.
LETTER OF LIEUT.-GOV. WILLIAM STOUGHTON OF MASSA-
CHUSETTS TO GOV. SAMUEL ALLEN OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Honbie S' :
Upon the late Submission made by the Eastern Indians, which its hoped
will settle all things in a present quiet, I have thought fit with the advice and
consent of his Ma«y= Council, here to emit a Proclamation (copy whereof is
inclosed) to promote the regular Settlement of the Eastern parts of this Prov-
ince, and for regulating of Trade with the Indians, the better to secure and
preserve his Ma^y' Interests and the future peace and tranquility of his Subjects
that no just provocation may be given to the Indians, or any abuse or injustice
done them therein — the terms whereof the Government here expect an exact
compliance with and conformity unto. And judg-e it necessary for his Ma'?^
bervice that your honour be acquainted therewith to the end his Ma'y^ Subjects
within your Government may be notified thereof in such way as you shall think
most advisable, that neither the good intent of the s^ Proclamation be defeated,
nor they suffer any loss or damage by acting any thing contrary thereunto
within the parts of this his Ma'^' Government. Assuring my selfe nothing will
be wanting on your honors part to prevent the mischiefes that may ensue upon
neglect of the due observance thereof, I am with much respect
Boston gr
February 16<^ 1698.
^„ . . Your very humble Servant
„ [Supe^f "Pt'on.] W« Stoughton.
On His Ma'y' Service.
To the Hon"* Samuel Allen Esq'
Governour of his Ma*y^ Province
of New Hampshire.
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NOTES.
Hampton. The Indian name of this place was Winnicumet. The church
here has existed more than two hundred years, and is the oldest in the State.
Sometime during the year of its organization, a church was formed at Exeter,
but it was soon broken up, and neither of the present churches in that town was
formed till several years afterwards.
At a still earlier period, a settlement had been made at Dover, and another
near the mouth of the Piscataqua ; but as they were formed for the purpose of
fishing and trading, some years elapsed before any church was gathered at
either place. The church at Dover was formed soon after that at Hampton.
Hampton was settled under the authority of Massachusetts, and was granted
by the General Court Oct. 7, 1638,* (answering to Oct. 17, 1638, N. S.) and the
settlement was commenced the same year. The grant made at that time em-
braced much more territory than the present town of Hampton, as the towns of
North Hampton, Hampton Falls, and Kensington, a large part of Seabrook and
South Hampton, and a part of East Kingston, and Rye.
The exact date of the formation of the church is not known; but the tradition
in regard to it is that it was organized before the settlement of the town was
1 • 1
commenced. The same may be inferred from the record of the grant, which
was made to several persons, " who were some of them united together by
church government." The church is said to have been formed at Newbury,
where some of the first settlers remained a short time before they removed to
Hampton.
The first settlers of this town were Puritans; many of them from the county
of Norfolk, in England, one of the strong-holds of Puritanism. The motives by
which they were influenced in coming to this country, were similar to those
which influenced the Pilgrims who came over in the Mayflower. Entertaining
such views, they regarded it of the first importance to their new settlement to
establish and maintain the institutions of religion.
Having an organized church, and a pastor to break to them the bread of life,
they erected, without delay, a meeting-house, where they might assemble for
the worship of God. The building was indeed rude in its construction, being,
like the first dwelling-houses, built of logs. Still it was a sacred place — '"'none
other but the house of God.'' There they were accustomed to meet for relig-
ious worship, at the ringing of the bell, "on Lord's days and other days;" for
from the first they had a bell, which was presented to them by their pastor.f
Rev. Stephen Bachiler was the first pastor of the church, and was placed
over it at the time when it was organized. He was born in England about the
year 1561, and consequently was not far from seventy-seven years old when
the church was formed. In relation to his early life we have no knowledge.
He was in the ministry in his native country, where he " suffered much at the
hands of the bishops." He came to this country in 1632, and arrived at Boston
on the 5th of June. The next year he was settled at Lynn. Difficulties soon
arose between him and a portion of his church, whereupon he asked a dismission
for himself and six or seven other persons, who had come with him from Eng-
land, and had formed part of the church at Lynn. His request having been
granted, he and his companions renewed their former covenant, intending to
form a new church in the same town ; but this design having been frustrated,
and a plantation which they afterwards commenced at Mattakeese, since called
Yarmouth, on Cape Cod, having failed, they came to Hampton in the autumn
of 1638. The next year Rev. Timothy Dalton was associated with Mr. Bachiler,
in the ministerial office.
Mr. Bachiler's ministry here was very brief, and far from being satisfactory
to a majority of the chnrch. For aught that appears, he was orthodox in his
sentiments, and, till he was far advanced in life, correct in his deportment; but
* In the Notes on Hampton, the dates previous to Sept., 1752, are in Old Style, and may
easily be reduced to New Style by adding' te7i days to those prior to the year 1700, and eleven
to those between 1700 and 1752.
t Hampton Records.
324 Congregational Churches and [Oct.
at length his reputation was tarnished, however fair it had previously been. At
the age of fourscore, a charge of misbehavior was preferred against him,
which led to his removal from the pastoral office in 1641.
Mr. Bachiler continued to reside at Hampton several years after he was
removed from the pastoral office. It is not known with certainty, when he left
Hampton ; but he appears to have been gone from the town early in 1647, and
it is said that he resided at Portsmouth from that year till 1650, and that he
returned to England in 1655 or 1656, where he died five or six years afterwards,
at the great age of about one hundred years.
Mr. Bachiler had several children, some of whom settled at Hampton, and
his descendants there and in other parts of New Hampshire are very numerous.
Rev. Timothy i)a/<o?i was associated with Mr. Bachiler in 1639, the latter
being styled pastor, and the former, teacher* In the early history of New
England, it was not unusual for ministers to be thus associated. Some writers
have defined the respective duties of these officers, making a distinction which
does not appear to have been regarded in all cases. In many respects, the
two ministers seem to have been connected like colleague pastors of the pres-
ent day. Though their duties were, perhaps, to some extent, different, yet
each, by virtue of his office, was authorized to perform all the duties, that
were usually performed by the other.
Thus in some churches the pastor preached in the forenoon of the Sabbath,
and the teacher, in the afternoon. In one part of the day, the pastor off"ered
the prayer that preceded the sermon, and the teacher, the closing prayer ; and
in the other part, the order was reversed. The teacher pronounced the bene-
diction at the close of the morning service, and the pastor at the close of the
evening. At the celebration of the Lord's supper, "one of the ministers per-
formed the first part of the service, and the other the last, — the order in which
they officiated, being reversed at each communion." The ordinance of baptism
was likewise administered either by the pastor or the teacher.f
Mr. Dalton was ordained and officiated as a minister in England. As he
could not conscientiously conform to all the rites and ceremonies, and subscribe
to all the articles of the Episcopal church, as required by some arbitrary civil
enactments, he, like many other ministers in similar circumstances, was
deprived of his living, and virtually deposed from his office as a Christian min-
ister. Like many of his fellow-sutferers, he left his native land, and sought in
the wilds of New England, an asylum, where he might be permitted to
worship God agreeably to the dictates of his own conscience. Soon after
arriving at Boston, he. went to Dedham, from which place he removed to
Hampton in 1639.
About that time there were disturbances at Dover, which the magistrates at
Boston thought it necessary to quell. They accordingly sent thither for that
purpose, Mr. Simon Bradstreet, afterward Governor of Massachusetts, Rev.
Hugh Peters, a man well known in English history, and Rev. Mr. Dalton.J
This fact shows that Mr. Dalton was a man of a good reputation, for it can
hardly be supposed that any other would be employed for such a purpose. He
was also highly esteemed by the people to whom he ministered.
Mr. Dalton's ministry terminated with his life, Dec. 28, 1661, when he was
about eighty-four years of age. The appellation of teacher, which was given
him at his settlement, he seems to have retained through life. The same title
is appended to his name in the record of his death, where it is also stated that
he was "a faithful and painful laborer in God's vineyard." ^
Mr. Dalton, at his death, left no children. When he was settled, he had a
son, bearing his own name, who was then, probably, an adult, as not long after
a farm was granted to him by the town. He died within a few years, and the
farm was then confirmed to his father. Ruth, the wife of Rev. Mr. Dalton,
survived her husband, and died May 12, 1666, aged 88 years.
There are now living in this vicinity several families of the name of Dalton,
and it is supposed by some, that Rev. Mr. Dalton was their ancestor ; but he
* Hampton Kecords. J Belknap's History of New Hampshire,
t Bacon's Historical Discourses, pp. 45, 46. \ Town Kecorils.
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham County. 325
was not. They are descended from his brother Philemon, who died June 4,
1662.
Rev. John Whelewright was probably settled as the pastor, while Mr. Dalton
remained the teacher, of the church. A contract between the church andtown,
on the one part, and Mr. Whelewright, on the other part, was made April 12,
1647, accompanied by a preamble, from which the following is extracted, as
showing the reason for the settlement of Mr. Whelewright.
" The church of Jesus Christ at Hampton having seriously considered the
great pains and labours that the reverente and well beloued Mr. Tymothy Dal-
ton haue taken among them in the worke of the ministry, euen beyond his abil-
itie or strenght of nater. And haueing upon soUemne seeking of God, settled
ther thoughts upon the reverente and well-beloued Mr. John Whelewright of
Wells as a helpe in the worke of the Lord with the sayd Mr. Dalton, our present
and faithfuU Teacher. And haue given the said Mr. Whelewright a call to that
end with the consent of the hole towne : The which the said Mr. Whelewright
doe except according unto God, &c.'''*
Soon after Mr. Whelewright's ministry closed he went to England, whence
he wrote a letter to the church at Hampton, dated April 20, 1658. In this letter
he mentions an interview with Cromwell, " with whom," he writes, " I had
discourse in private about the space of an hour. All his speeches seemed to
me very orthodox and gracious."! On the accession of Charles II. to the
throne, Mr Whelewright returned to this country, and preached at Salisbury,
Ms., where he died, Nov. 15, 1679, aged about eighty-five years.
\ For further information in regard to Mr. Wheleivright, see p. 151.]
Rev. Seaborn Cotton was the eldest son of Rev. John Cotton of Boston, one of
the most distinguished of the early New England divines. During his voyage
to America, his wife gave birth to a son, Aug. 12, 1633, which was an occasion
of great joy, for this child was their tirst-born. Sept. 6, two days after their
arrival at Boston, they dedicated their infant to God in baptism, and, in view
of the circumstances of his birth, gave him the name of Seaborn. $
Mr. Cotton graduated at the age of eighteen. When he began to preach, is
uncertain, and where he preached before going to Hampton is also uncertain.
He commenced preaching there as early as 1657, not long after Mr. Whele-
wright's removal. A committee was chosen. May 2, 1657, to treat with Mr.
Bradstreet," the father-in-law of Mr. Cotton, " and with the elders in the Bay, to
order the calling of Mr. Cotton according to former agreement.^' On the 24th of
Nov., 1658, Mr. Cotton gave a receipt to the town for £65, for maintainance the
past year. During that year, he seems to have had some connection with the
church at Windsor, Ct.*
Mr. Cotton continued to perform the duties of a Christian minister till his
labors were suddenly terminated by death, which occurred April 19, 1686,
when he was in the fifty-third year of his age.*
Dr. Cotton Mather says of him that he was " esteemed a thorough scholar
and an able preacher ; " and thai " none of the lately revived heresies were
more abominable to him than that of his namesake Pelagius.^^ Mather also
says that he was the author of a Catechism; but what the character of the work
was, or whether any copies are extant, we know not. In 1673, he preached ihe
Artillery Election Sermon, but it was not printed. A volume of his sermons in
manuscript is deposited in the library of the Massachusetts Historical Society.^
At a meeting held March 25, 1664. "The town voted and agreed y* those
y' are willing to have their children called forth to be catechised, shall give
in their names to Mr. Cotton for that end, between this and the second day of
the next month." *
In 1667, it was unanimously agreed at a church meeting, that the church
should proceed with " adult church children as with other members, for scan-
dals, or clear breaches of the moral law." By adult church children, they in-
tended those who had been baptized, and who had arrived at the age of twenty
years.y
* Town Records. § American Quarterly Register.
t Hutchinson's History. |1 Church Records.
} Mather's Magnalia.
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There is reason to believe that Mr. Cotton and his people lived together har-
moniously during the long period of his ministry. In one instance he was
obliged to suspend his labors a few Sabbaths. This interruption was occasioned
by a message from Cranfield, the Lieutenant-Governor of the Province, that
" when he had prepared his soul, he would come and demand the sacrament
of him, as he had done at Portsmouth." Mr. Cotton, being unwilling to admin-
ister the Sacrament to an unsuitable person, or according to the " liturgy of the
Church of England," and wishing to avoid a controversy with the Governor,
withdrew to Boston. After an absence of a few weeks, he returned and
resumed his labors among his own people.*
Previous to that time. Rev. Mr. Moody of Portsmouth had been imprisoned
for refusing to administer the Sacrament to Gov. Cranfield. as he had required ;
and in reference to that transaction, Mr. Cotton, while in Boston, preached a
sermon from Acts xiii : 5. " Peter therefore was kept in prison ; but prayer
was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him." This sermon
gave considerable offence to Cranfield and his adherents, but it does not
appear that Mr. Cotton was ever molested on account of it.f
A new meeting-house was built in the summer of 1675, and placed near the
old one, which was not taken down till five years afterward. All the male
inhabitants, of more than twenty years of age, were required to attend and
assist in raising the house, under a penally of twelve pence for neglect. Four-
teen years afterward, some of the people of the town built a fortification around
this liouse in order " to secure themselves and their families from the violence
of the heathen." In 1692, the town voted to e.xtend the fortification so as to
enclose more space, and liberty was given " to build houses in it according to
custom in other forts." At the same time it was voted to build a house within
the fort for the use of the minister, and, when not occupied by him, to be used
as a school-house.J To such straits were our forefathers driven by the hostility
of the Indians.
Mr. Cotton was twice married. His first wife was Dorothy Bradstreet, daugh-
ter of Gov. Simon Bradstreet of Massachusetts and his wife Ann, who was
a daughter of Gov. Thomas Dudley, and was highly esteemed for her poetical
talents. This marriage took place June 14. 1654. The fruits of it were one
son and eight daughters ; namely,
Dorothy, b. Nov. 11, 1656, m. Col. Joseph Smith of Hampton.
John, b. May 8, 1658, grad. H. C. 1678, minister at Hampton.
Sarah, b. Feb. 22, 1660, d. in infancy.
Anne, b. Aug. 22, 1661, m. Mr. Johnson.
Sarah, b. July 2, 1663, m. Richard Peirce.
Elisabeth, b. Aug. 13, 1665, m. Rev. William Williams of Hatfield.
Mercy, b. Nov. 3. 1666, m. Capt. Peter Tufts of Medford.
Abiah, b. April 5', 1669.
Mariah, b. April 22, 1670, m. 1. Mr. Atwater — 2. Samuel Partridge.
Mrs. Cotton died Feb. 26, 1672. Mr. Cotton's second wife, to whom he was
married July 9, 1673, was Mrs. Prudence Cro.sby, widow of Dr. Anthony
Crosby of Rowley, Ms., and daughter of Mr. Jonathan Wade of Ipswich. His
children by this wife were two sons ; namely,
Rowland, b. Aug. 29, 167i, grad. H. C. 1696, became a physician.
Wade, b. Oct. 6, 1676, d. in infancy. §
Rev. John Cotton was invited to preach at Hampton soon after the death of
his father. As early as Nov. 28, 1687, a committee was chosen to treat with
him in relation to a settlement as pastor of the church. For some reason, he
declined becoming the pastor, both at that time and on several occasions after-
* Belknap's History.
t Aiiicriciiii Quarterly Register.
X Town Records.
^ Town Records. — American Quarterly Register. — MS. of Rev. Mr. Cotton.
i
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham County. 327
ward, when invitations were extended to him. He, however, preached here a
considerable portion of the time that elapsed previous to his ordination.*
For several months in the years 1690 and 1691, Mr. Cotton was absent from
Hampton, and Rev. John Pike, pastor of the church at Dover, being driven from
that place by the ravages of the Indians, preached in his place, and received an
invitation to become pastor of the church. He gave some encouragement that
he would accept the invitation, but ultimately declined, as he was soon after
enabled tq return to his pastoral charge at Dover, where he remained till his
death, which occurred in ITlO.f
About the same time that Mr. Pike was at Hampton, Mr. Cotton preached a
few months at Portsmouth, and was invited to be settled there, but declined
the call.J In 1696, after repeated invitations, he was again requested by the
church and people of Hampton, to be ordained as their pastor. After much
solicitation, he complied with the request, and was ordained, Nov. 19, 1696.
Rev. Joshua Moody of Portsmouth gave the charge, and Rev. William Hub-
bard of Ipswich the right-hand of fellowship.
At the time of his ordination, there were only ten male, and fifteen female
members in full communion with the church. Mr. Cotton appears to have
been a very worthy man, and during his ministry of some more than thirteen
years, two hundred and twenty persons were admitted into full communion.§
His connection with the church was closed by his sudden death, March 27,
1710, at the age of fifty-two years.
Mr. Cotton was married Aug. 17, 1686, to Anne Lake, daughter of Capt.
Thomas Lake of Boston, who was killed by the Indians.
They had eight children ; namely,
John, b. Sept. 5, 1687, d. Sept. 8, 1689.
Mary, b. Nov. 5, 1689, m. Mr. Whiting.
Dorothy, b. July 16. 1693, m. Rev. Nathaniel Gookin of Hampton.
Thomas, b. Oct. 28,' 1695.
Anna, b. Nov. 13, 1697, d. at Boston. Aug. 7, 1745.
Simon, b. Dec. 21, 1701, d. Jan. 2, 1710.
Samuel, b. Oct. 12, 1703, d. in infancy.
Lydia, b. Jan. 14, 1705, d. in infancy. ||
After the death of Mr. Cotton, his widow married Dr. Increase Mather, and
died at Brookline, Ms., March 29, 1737, a. 74 years.
Rev. Nathaniel Gookin. " At a town meeting, Jane 19, 1710, it was voted to
give a call to Mr. Gookin." As a compensation for his services, the town pro-
posed to give him £70 to be paid in produce at stipulated prices, but allowing
any man to pay his part in money if he chose. A quarterly contribution was
also to be taken, and the town to furnish him with twenty cords of wood yearly,
and to give him the use of the parsonage ; — provided that Mr. Gookin should
preach a lecture monthly, while he had the use of the parsonage. After a
month's deliberation, Mr. Gookin expressed himself dissatisfied with the terms
proposed. On the fourteenth of August, 1710, two persons were sent to Mr.
Gookin, by the town, to ascertain on what condition he would consent to be
ordained. The committee having reported, it was voted, the same day, that
one half of the seventy pounds previously ofi'ered should be paid in money ;
and that, when Mr. Gookin had a family, he should " have his seventy pounds
made eighty."^ His ordination was Nov. 15, 1710. Rev. Nathaniel Rogers
of Portsmouth gave the charge, and Rev. John Emerson of New Castle, the
right hand of fellowship.§
In 1719, a new meeting-house was built for the first church, This was the
fourth house of worship, designed for that church, and was placed where the
* Town Records. — MS. of Henry Dow.
t Town Records. — Pike's Journal. — Belknap's History,
t Annals of Portsmouth.
§ Churcli Records.
II Town Records.— MS. of Rev. J. Cotton.
^ Town Records.
328 Congregational Churches and Ministers. [Oct.
former ones had stood, near the present site of the Academy. This house was
not taken down till 1808. It had two galleries, one above the other, but was at
first finished with only one pew, and that for the minister's family. Other pews
were afterwards added.*
At that time, and from the first settlement of the town, it was customary for
seats in the meeting-house to be assigned to particular persons, either by a
committee appointed for the purpose, or by a special vote of the town. For
instance, on one occasion, it was ordered that certain individuals should occupy
"the foremost seat;" and certain others, "the second seat," &c. On another
occasion, there was "a committy of meett men appointed by the town to rectify
the sitting of men and women in the meeting-house." *
During the ministry of Mr. Gookin, occurred the second great earthquake
after the settlement of New England. This happened on Sabbath evening,
Oct. 29, 1727. In the afternoon of that day, he preached a sermon from Eze-
kiel vii : 7. " The day of trouble is near.'' He seemed to have a presentiment
that something unusual was about to occur, and, in the course of his sermon,
he used expressions, that many of his people regarded as prophetic, though he
himself disclaimed the gift of prophecy. He remarked as follows : " I do not
pretend to a gift of foretelling future things, but the impression that these words
have made upon my mind in the week past, so that I could not bend my thoughts
to prepare a discourse on any other subject, saving that on which I discoursed in
the forenoon, which was something of the same nature ; I say, it being thus, I
know not but there may be a particular warning designed by God, of some day
of trouble near, perhaps to me, perhaps to you, perhaps to all of us."t
This sermon, in connection with the earthquake, which occurred only a few
hours afterward, and with the subsequent labors of Mr. Gookin, produced a
deep and lasting impression on the minds of the people. Many became hope-
fully pious, and large additions were made to the church. {
Mr. Gookin died of a slow fever, Aug. 25, 1734, aged 48 years. During his
ministry of about twenty-four years, 320 persons were admitted to full commun-
ion with the church.
Mr. Gookin was a son of Rev. Nathaniel Gookin of Cambridge, Ms., and
grandson of Gen. Daniel Gookin of the same place. Rev. Mr. Gookin of
Cambridge was born Oct. 22, 1656, and married Hannah Savage of Boston.
Mr. Gookin of Hampton graduated at Harvard College when only a few months
over si.xteen years of age. He married Dorothy Cotton, the second daughter
of Rev. John Cotton, his predecessor in the pastoral oflice, Dec. 21, 1710, and
had thirteen children ; namely, John, b. Sept. 18, 1711, d. May 19, 1730 ; Na-
thaniel, b. Feb. 6, 1713, pastor of the church at North Hampton ; William, b.
May 10, 1714, d. Oct. 27, 1723; Thomas, b. June 23, 1717, d. in infancy;
Simon, b. Aug. 15, 1718 ; Daniel, b. May 31, 1720, d. Jan. 2, 1752 ; Dorothy, b.
April 2, 1722, m. Rev. Peter ColTm of Kingston; Hannah, b. Feb. 7, 1724; a
sou, b. Nov. 8, 1725, d. in infancy; Abijah, b. Jan. 14, 1727, d. of throat dis-
temper, March 30, 1736 ; Samuel, b. May 19, 1729 ; Anne, b. Oct. 29, 1731 ;
John Cotton, b. Aug. 10, 1734, d. of throat distemper, April 5, 1736.§
While Mr. Gookin lived, he was beloved and esteemed by his people, and
his memory was fondly cherished, long after his decease. There was an unaf-
fected dignity in his manners, which commanded the respect of all who knew
him. He was learned, prudent, and pious, sustaining a high rank, both as a
preacher and a divine.*
Soon after his death, the town built a house and barn for the use of his
widow, and engaged to give her £80 a year during her life, besides furnishing
her with wood for fuel, and rendering her considerable other assistance. This
was cheerfully done, not only as a memento of affection for her deceased hus-
band, bat from a regard to her own e.vcellent character. She died May 12,
1748, aged nearly 55 years. ||
Rev. Ward Cotton. Mr. Cotton's first sermon in Hampton was delivered in
July, 1731.T[ At his ordination, his brother, Rev. John Cotton of Newton, Ms.,
* Town Kocords. ^ Town Records. — Rev. Mr. Gookin's MS.
t Mr. Gookin's Sermons. || Town and Cliurcli Records,
t Church Records. t MS. of Dea. S. Dow.
1847.] in Rockingham County. 329
preached ; Rev. Caleb Gushing of Salisbury, Ms., gave the charge, and Rev.
Jabez Fitch of Portsmouth, the right hand of fellowship. The church then con-
sisted of 253 members, of whom 84 were males. During his ministry, 427
were admitted to full communion, and about 1200 were baptized.*
Mr. Cotton was a great-grandson of Rev. John Cotton of Boston, and was
born at Sandwich, Ms., 1712. His father was Rev, Roland Cotton, who grad.
H. C. 1685. His grandfather was Rev. John Cotton of Plymouth, Ms., who gr.
H. C. 1657, a brother of Rev. Seaborn Cotton of Hampton, and son of Rev. John
Cotton of Boston. Mr. Ward Cotton gr. H. C. 1729. Three of his brothers
also gr. H. C. : John, 1710, more than forty years pastor of a church at Newton,
Ms., Nathaniel, 1717, pastor of a church at Bristol, R. I., and Josiah, 1722,
pastor of a church in Providence, R. I., nearly twenty years, in Wobuni, Ms.,
nearly ten years, and afterwards of the church in Sandown.
Rev. Ward Cotton married Joanna Rand of Boston. Their children, as far as
we have ascertained, were, Isabella, b. 1735, d. July 31, 1752 ; Elizabeth, b.
Aug. 24, 1737, m. Dr. Ebenezer Fiske of Epping; Sarah Cotta, b. Oct. 19, 1739.
After Mr. Cotton's dismission he removed to Plymouth, Ms , where he d.
Nov. 27, 1768, a. 57 years. Mrs. Cotton survived him, and was married to Mr.
Jonathan Oilman of Exeter.
Rev. Ebenezer Thayer. The sermon at the ordination of Mr. Thayer was
preached by his maternal uncle, Rev. Andrew Eliot, D. D., of Boston, from
2 Timothy, ii : 15; Rev. Nathaniel Appleton of Cambridge gave the charge;
and Rev. John Lowell of Newburyport, the right hand of fellowship,*
Mr. Thayer was a descendant, of the fourth generation, from Richard Thayer,
•who was probably the first of the name in New England, and who was admitted
freeman in 1640, and resided at Braintree, Ms., where he died, Aug. 27, 1695.
He had a son Nathaniel, whose son Cornelius was father of Nathaniel, the
father of Ebenezer of Hampton, who was born in July, 1734. His mother's
name was Ruth. She was a sister of Rev. Andrew Eliot, D. D., of Boston.f
Mr. Thayer was a tutor in Harvard College six years. His relation to the
church continued through life. The day previous to his death, which was the
Sabbath, he preached two sermons. His text in the forenoon was John xiv : 6,
In the afternoon his text was Matt, xxii : 11 — 14. At his funeral, Rev. Mr.
Webster of Salisbury, Ms., preached from Ps. xii : l-t
Mr, Thayer married Martha Cotton, daughter of Rev. John Cotton of Newton,
Ms., and niece of Rev. Ward Cotton of Hampton. He had six children, who
were all living at the time of his decease ; namely,
Ebenezer, b. July 15, 1767 ; Nathaniel, b. July 11, 1769, settled in the min-
istry at Lancaster, Ms.; Martha, b. April 21, 1771; John, b. July 14, 1773;
Catharine, b. Sept. 28, 1779, m. Rev. Jacob Abbot of Hampton Falls ; Andrew
Eliot, b. Nov. 4, 1783.
Mrs. Thayer died at Boston in 1809, leaving that "good name, which is bet-
ter than precious ointment.^
Rev. William Pidgin was ordained, Jan. 27, 1796, as a Presbyterian minister
over a minority of the church, which had formally become Presbyterian, and
had been taken under the care of the Londonderry Presbytery. The Rev.
William Morrison preached the sermon on the occasion. Mr. Pidgin was after-
wards settled at Minot, Me., Feb., 1811, and dismissed, Aug. 14, 1819. He
now lives, it is believed, at Portland, Me.
Rev. Jesse Appleton. A Congregational society was formed in connection
with the church, and Mr. Appleton, to whom a call had been given by the
church and society, was ordained Feb. 22, 1797.* The sermon was preached
by Rev. Samuel Macclintock, D. D., from Acts ii : 22 ; Rev. Samuel Langdon,
D. D., of Hampton Falls, gave the charge ; and Rev. Nathaniel Thurston
of North Hampton, the right hand of fellowship.
Mr. Appleton was a descendant of Samuel Appleton, who came to America
in 1635, and settled at Ipswich, Ms. His father was Francis Appleton of New
Ipswich, N. H., where the son was born, Nov. 17, 1772. He fitted for college
* Church Records. t MS. of Dea. S. Dow.
t Thayer's Family Memorial. § Town Records. — Familv Memorial.
21
330 Congregational Churches and [Oct.
in the academy of his native town, and entered at the age of sixteen Dartmouth
College, in 1778, where he graduated in 1792. The next two years he spent
in teaching at Dover and at Amherst. He studied theology with Rev. Dr. La-
throp of West Springfield, Ms., and commenced preaching in the summer of
1795. He was invited to settle in the ministry at Leicester, Ms., but declined
this call in favor of the one he received from Hampton not far from the same
time.
While at Hampton, Mr. Appleton was a trustee of Phillips Academy at Ex-
eter. In 1803, he was one of the most prominent candidates for the chair of
theology at Harvard College, to which Dr. Ware was chosen. In 1807, at the
death of Rev. Dr. McKean, President of Bowdoin College, Mr. Appleton was
chosen his successor, and accepted the office.
Mr. Appleton's ministerial connection subsisted a little more than ten years,
during which there was uninterrupted harmony between the pastor and his peo-
ple. Never, perhaps, was a pastor more endeared to his flock than in this in-
stance. The whole course of his conduct had been such as to gain their aff"ec-
tions. But the limits assigned to these notes will not allow me to mention the
many virtues which adorned the character of Mr. Appleton ; nor is it necessary,
for his "praise is in all the churches."
He was inaugurated as President of the College in December, 1807, and
immediately entered upon the duties of his office, and during his connection
with the College, the friends of the institution had no reason to regret the confi-
dence reposed in him. He received the degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Dartmouth College, and also from Harvard University. He was also a member of
the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He continued to discharge the
duties of President till 1819, when his health failed so far thai he was obliged
to lay aside his labors. He died in the evening of Nov. 24, 1819, aged 47 years.
A sermon was preached at his funeral by the Rev. Dr. Tappan of Augusta, and
prayers were offered by the Rev. Dr. Gilletl of Hallowell.
Dr. Appleton preached and published quite a number of occasional sermons ;
and after his decease, in 1837, there were published in two large octavo vol-
umes, " The Works of President Appleton, embracing his Course of Theological
Lectures, his Academic Addresses, and a Selection from his Sermons, with a
Memoir of his Life and Character, by Prof. Packard."!
Dr. Appleton was married, April 25, 1800, to Elisabeth Means, daughter of
Hon. Robert Means of Amherst.^ They had six children. The three daughters
were born at Hampton ; namely, Mary Means, b. Oct. 29, 1801, m. John Aiken,
Esq., of Lowell, D. C, 1819; Elisabeth Frances, b. April 22, 1804, m. Prof.
Alpheus S. Packard of Bowdoin College; Jane Means, b. March 12, 1806, m.
Gen. Franklin Pierce of Concord, N. H., now of the U. S. Army in Mexico, B. C,
1824; and the three sons were born at Brunswick, Me. ; namely, William, b.
Nov. 7, 1808, B. C. 1826, Attorney at Cincinnati, where he died ; Robert, b. Dec.
14, 1810, a merchant in Boston ; John, b. Aug. 14, 1814, d. young.
Mrs. Appleton d. Oct. 29, 1844, aged 64 years, at the house of Amos Law-
rence, Esq., of Boston, who married her youngest sister that survives.
* The date of Mr. Appleton's ordination has been slated incorrectly in several works where
it is mentioned. The true date, as appears from the Church Records, and from the sermon
preached at tlie ordination, was February 22, 1797.
t For further particulars of Dr. Appleton, see American Quarterly Register, Vol. XI.
X Col. Means was one of the most respectable merchants in New Hampshire. He died
Jan. 24, 1823, aged 80. He was born in the province of Ulster. Ireland, Aug. 28, 1742. He
came to this country in 1766, and acquired a large property- He married Mary, daughter of
Rev. David McGregore of Londonderry. They had sons, Thomas, David McGregore, and
Robert ; and daughters, Mary, wife of lion. Jeremiah Mason of Boston, Elisabeth, wife of
Rev. .lesse Appleton, D. D., Nancy, wife of Hon. Caleb Ellis of Claremont, and after his
death, of Anios Lawrence, Esq., of Boston, Jane and Mary Ann, who died in 1S04 and 1824.
— Voll. N. IL Hist. S/c, Vol. v., p. 103.
1847.] Ministers in Rockingham County. 331
Rev. Josiah Webster. The Presbyterian and Congregational churches united,
and, thus constituted, agreed to give a call to the person who should come to
them recommended by Rev. Dr. Buckminster of Portsmouth, and Rev. Dr. Dana
of Newburyport. Mr. Webster came thus recommended, and was soon invited
to become their pastor. He accepted the invitation, and was installed June 8,
1808. Rev. Samuel Worcester of Salem, Ms., preached on the occasion ; Rev.
Stephen Peabody of Atkinson gave the charge ; and Rev. Jacob Abbot of
Hampton Falls, the right hand of fellowship. He was pastor of the church
nearly twenty-nine years. He died March 27, 1837, aged 65. Rev. Dr. Dana
of Newburyport preached his funeral sermon.
Mr. Webster was a son of Nathan Webster of Chester and Elisabeth Clifford
his wife, and was born Jan. 16, 1772. His preparatory studies were under the
direction of Rev. Mr. Remington of Candia, the Rev. Dr. Thayer of Kingston,
and Hon. Stephen P. Webster, then preceptor of Atkinson Academy. He
graduated at Dartmouth College in 1798, and immediately commenced the
study of theology with the Rev. Stephen Peabody of Atkinson. In November,
1799, he was ordained pastor of the church in the second parish in Ipswich,
Ms., then called Chebacco parish, now constituting the town of Esjsex, where
he continued till 1806. Mr. Webster used to say that while at Ipswich he
greatly profited by the advice and varied instructions appertaining to the min-
istry, which he received from Rev. Dr. Worcester of Salem.
The following is a list of the sermons of Mr. Webster which have been
published. The Mystery of Godliness : a Sermon delivered at Thomaston. Me.,
June 15, 1809, at the Installation of Rev. John Lord to the pastoral office in that
place ; Text, 1 Tim. iii : 16 ; a Sermon preached July 10, 1811, at the ordina-
tion of the Rev. Joseph W. Dow to the pastoral care of the First Congregational
Church and Society in Tyringham, Ms. ; to which is added the Charge by Rev.
Jacob Catlin of New Marlborough, and the Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev.
Alvan Hyde, D. D., of Lee ; Text, Ezek. xxxvii : 1—4, 10 ; a Sermon, deliv-
ered at Newburyport, Nov. 26, 1812, on the evening of public Thanksgiving in
Massachusetts; Text, Ps. ii : 11 ; Christ on his way to enlarge his Kingdom,
and to Judge the World : a Sermon delivered before the General Association
of New Hampshire at their Annual Meeting in Haverhill, Sept. 21, 1819 ; Text,
2 Peter iii : 4 ; The Church Triumphant : a Sermon delivered at the North
Church, Newburyport, at the Ordination of Rev. John Calvin Webster as
Seamen's Chaplain at Cronstadt, the Port of St. Petersburg, Jlussia, March 15,
1837 ; to which is added the Charge, the Fellowship of the Churches, and the
Special Instructions given on the occasion; Text, Daniel vii : 27; Published
by the Newburyport Seaman's Friend Society. This sermon was his last, and
was delivered only twelve days before his death.
Mr. Webster married Elisabeth Knight, daughter of Maj. Eliphalet Knight and
Martha Webster, his wife, of Atkinson. They had seven children, five sons,
who are still living, and two daughters, who died in infancy. The sons are
Eliphalet Knight, a physician at Boscawen ; Josiah, resident at Blackstone ;
John Calvin, pastor of a church at Hopkinton, Ms. ; Joseph Dana, a U. S. topo-
graphical engineer ; Claudius Buchanan, a physician now Hving at Norwich, Ct.
The four sons who obtained a public education, received their degrees at Dart-
mouth College. Mrs. Webster is still living, and resides with one of her sons.
The following inscription, prepared by the Rev. Dr. Dana of Newburyport, is
found upon the monument which marks the place of bis burial..
Sacred to the Memory
of the
Rev. Josiah Webster, A. ^L
an exemplary Christian,
an impressive and distinguishing Preacher,
a faithful and affectionate Pastor,
a devoted and efficient Friend
to the Cause of sound Learning,
to the Interests of the Church of God,
to the Welfare of his Country and Mankind.
332 The Huguenots. [Oct.
" I heard a voice saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord,
from henceforth ; yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors; and their
works do follow them."
Mr. Webster was born at
Chester, Jan. 16, 1772;
was graduated at Dart. College,
Aug. 1798 ; ordained at
Essex, Mass. Nov. 1799 ;
Installed at Hampton
June, 1808 ; died March 27,
1837, Aged 65.
Rev. Erasmus Darwin Eldredge was ordained as successor to Rev. Mr. Web-
ster. He was born at Dunstable, Ms., March 10, 1804, and is a son of Dr.
Micah and Mrs. Sally Eldredge of Nashua, and a brother of Dr. Hezekiah
Eldredge of Amesbury, Ms. His grandfather was Hezekiah Eldredge of Ash-
ford. Ct., and his great-grandfather, Dea. Mulford Eldredge, who, at an early
period, removed from Cape Cod to Mansfield, Ct. Mr. Eldredge graduated at
Amherst College, 1829.
He married Isabella T. Hill, daughter of Dea. John B. Hill of Portsmouth,
now of Belleville, N. J. They have had three children, John B. H., b. April
1, 1838, d. in infancy; Mary Ann Odiorne, b. April, 1840, and Henry Warren,
b. April, 1845. Mr. Eldredge continues the faithful and affectionate Pastor of
the church.
THE HUGUENOTS.
Huguenot is an appellation which was given to the Protestant
Calvinists of France, and designated the same description of Chris-
tians in France that Puritan designated in England. In public
documents the Huguenots were styled Ceux de la religion pretendue
reformie^ or Religionnaires. The principles of Luther and Zuin-
glius obtained an entrance into France, during the reign of Fran-
cis I., (1515-47,) and those who abandoned the Romish religion
were called Lutherans. From this circumstance many have
inferred that they were all believers in the doctrines of Luther, and
averse to those of the Swiss. But they seem rather to have been a
mixed company of different descriptions of persons. Geneva, which
was the literary and ecclesiastical metropolis of the French reformed
people, Lausanne and other cities which embraced the Calvinistic
system of doctrines and discipline, and the zeal of Calvin, Farel,
Beza, and others, in fostering and multiplying the opposers of the
Romish see in France, induced them all, before the middle of the
century arrived, to profess themselves the friends and brethren of
the Genevans. By their enemies they were nicknamed, or con-
temptuously denominated Huguenots^ as early as 1560.
As to the origin of this appellation, there are various opinions,
and which one is correct is not known with certainty. It originated,
probably, in an erroneous pronunciation by the French of the Ger-
1847.] The Huguenots. 333
man word Eidgenossen, which signifies confederates. This had
been the name of that part of the inhabitants of Geneva, which
entered into an alliance with the Swiss cantons in order to maintain
their liberties against the tyrannical attempts of Charles III, Duke
of Savoy. These valiant confederates were called Eignots, from
which Huguenot seems to be derived.
The persecution which the Huguenots endured has scarcely a
parallel in history. During the reign of Charles IX., Aug. 24, 1572,
the massacre of Saint Bartholomew occurred, when 70,000 were
martyred under circumstances of aggravated cruelty. In 1598,
Henry IV. passed the famous edict of Nantes, which secured to the
Protestants religious freedom. This edict was revoked by Louis XI V»
Then, the churches of the Huguenots were destroyed, their persons
were insulted by the soldiery, and, after the loss of the lives of multi-
tudes, fifty thousand were driven into exile. In Holland they erected
several places of worship, and enjoyed the labors of some very
distinguished preachers, among whom was the eloquent Saurin. In
one of his printed sermons, he has the following apostrophe to the
tyrant, Louis XIV., by whom they were driven into exile : "And
thou, dreadful prince, whom I once honored as my king, and whom
yet I respect as a scourge in the hand of Almighty God, thou also
shalt have a part in my good wishes ! These provinces, which
thou threatenest, but which the arm of the Lord protects ; this
country which thou fiUest with refugees, but fugitives animated
with love ; those walls which contain a thousand martyrs of thy
making, but whom religion makes victorious, — all these yet re-
sound benedictions in thy favor. God grant the fatal bandage that
hides the truth from thine eyes, may fall off"! May God forget the
rivers of blood with which thou hast deluged the earth, and which
thy reign hath caused to be shed ! May God blot out of his book
the injuries which thou hast done us ; and while he rewards the
sufferers, may he pardon those who exposed us to suffer I O, may
God who hath made thee to us and to the whole church, a minister
of his judgments, make thee a dispenser of his favors, an adminis-
trator of his mercy ! "
The Puritans who fled from civil and religious oppression in
England to this country settled principally in the New England
States, and the Huguenots who left France for the same reason
located themselves principally in the Middle and Southern States.
A few of them came to New England. They came also at a much
later period than the Puritans did.
334 On Genealogy. [Oct.
ON GENEALOGY.
Genealogy is derived from the Greek words yeyca, a family or
generation^ and Ao'^oc, an account or description — meaning an
account of a family or of individuals in a series of descendants, or
a succession of families ; or it is the systematic account of the
origin, descent, and relations of families. Genealogical knowledge
is a branch of historical science, and is important not only in this
light, but also in a personal and legal view, when by law personal
or family claims are to be established. Genealogy is founded on
the idea of a lineage or family. Persons descended from a common
father constitute a family. Under the idea of degree is denoted the
nearness or remoteness of relationship, in which one person stands
with respect to another. A series of several persons, descended
from a common progenitor, is called a line or lineage. A line is
either direct or collateral. The direct line is divided into the ascend-
ing or descending line. As far as the seventh degree, particular
names are given by the civil law in Latin ; — to the ascendants, as
pater, avus, proavus, abavus, atavus, triavus, protriavus ; and to the
<i?escendants, as Ji/ius, nepos, pronepos, abnepos, trinepos, protrinepos.
The other ai'cendants are in general, called majores, (ancestors,)
and the other 6?escendants, posteri, (posterity.) Collateral lines
comprehend the several lines, which unite in a common progenitor.
They are equal or unequal, according as the number of degrees in
the lines is the same or different. The collateral relations on the
father's side are termed agnati, and on the mother's, cognati. Chil-
dren are connected with each other in the relation of full blood,
or half blood, according as they are descended from the same pa-
rents or have only one parent in common. Cousin-german is a
cousin of full blood.
For illustrating descent and relationship, genealogical tables are
constructed, the order of which depends on the end in view. In
tables, the object of which is to show all the individuals embraced
in a family, it is usual to begin with the oldest progenitor, and to
place all the persons of the male or female sex in descending, and
then in collateral, lines. Other tables exhibit the ancestors of a
particular person in ascending lines, both on the father's and
mother's side.
Synchronical tables consist of the genealogies of several families
placed together, in order to compare, with facility, relationships,
marriages, and divisions of inheritance.
Historic genealogical tables differ from mere genealogical tables,
as biographical notices are connected with the individuals named.
The common form of genealogical tables places the common
stock at the head, and shows the degree of each descendant by lines.
Genenlugica Arbor, or tree of consanguinity, signifies a geneal-
ogy or lineage drawn out under the figure of a tree with its roots,
stock, and branches. The genealogical degrees are usually repre-
sented in circles, ranged over, under, and aside each other.
1847.] Genealogies. 335
GENEALOGIES.
THE ENDICOTT FAMILY.
BY CHARLES M. ENDICOTT, ESQ., OF SALEM.
It is the general impression that all having this name in this country are
descended from Governor Endecott. This is a mistake. There were families of
" Indicotts," distinct from his, residing in Boston and its vicinity, some time
previous to 1700. The two names probably had the same origin, though so
different in orthography. Of these there was a " John Indicott," warden of
King's Chapel, and a man of some consequence in 1691 ; "Gilbert Indicott,"
yeoman, of Dorchester, born in 1658 ; and a '• William Indicott.'* They appear
to have been brothers, and contemporaries of Gov. Endecott's grandchildren, but
could not have been derived from him. Gilbert and William left many descend-
ants, who now reside in Dedham, Canton, and the south part of Massachusetts,
and also in Connecticut, as well as some other portions of the country. Some
still retain the same orthography as their ancestors, while others have changed
it to " Endicott," which has led to the prevailing error. What connection, if
any, existed between their ancestor or ancestors, and Gov. Endecott, is uncer-
tain. It is not, however, improbable that they emigrated to this country under
his patronage, and that they were in some way connected with him. The Gov-
ernor, and his descendants to the third generation, (1724,) spelt their names
Endecott ; since then an i has been substituted for the e in the second syllable.
For explanation of the following plan of. genealogy, see page 171.
FIRST GENERATION.
(1) I. Gov. John Endecott, born in Dorchester, Dorsetshire, Eng-
land, in 1588; m. Anna Gouer, who accompanied him to New England
in 1628. She died in 1629, leaving no children. He married again,
Aug. 17, 1630, Elisabeth Gibson of Cambridge, England. He died
March 15th, 1665. He left children,
1—1 John, b. ab. 1632. (2)
2— 2 Zerubbabel, b. in 1635. (3)
SECOND GENERATION.
(2) II. John Endecott [1 — 1] was m. in 1653 to Elisabeth Howchins,
dau. of Jeremiah Howchins; d. 1667, leaving no children; resided in
Boston. His will is dated Jan. 27, 1667. His widow m. Rev. James
Allen, a pastor of the First Church in Boston.
(3) 11. Zerubbabel Endecott [2 — 2], m. in 1654 to Mary . She
d. in 1677 ; m. for his second wife Elisabeth, dau. of Gov.Winthrop, and
widow of the Rev. Antipas Newman. He was a physician, and lived
in Salem; d. in spring of 1684. His will is dated Nov. 1683. He left
children,
3—1 John, b. 1657. (4)
4—2 Samuel, b. 1659. (5)
5— 3 Zerubbabel, b. Feb. 14, 1664. (6)
6 — 4 Benjamin, b. 1665. (7)
7 — 5 Mary, b. 1667, m. Isaac Williams of Salem, Aug. 2, 1685.
""^ 8—6 Joseph, b. 1672, (8)
9—7 Sarah, b. 1673, m. Brown ?
336 Genealogies. [Oct.
10— 8 Elisabeth, b. 1675, m. Nathaniel Gilbert of Boston.
11—9 Hannah, b. 1676, m. Edward Gaskill. -^-'
12-10 Mehelable, b. 1677, d. 1G98, never married, left by will herproperty to
her sister Elisabeth.
THIRD GENERATION.
(4) III. John Endecott [3 — 1], m. in London, Anna . He was
a physician, and resided some time in England, and d. ab. 1694. After
his death his widow and children came over to this country. Children,
13—1 Robert Edwards. (9)
14 — 2 Anna , b. 1693, m. her cousin, Samuel Endecott, Dec. 20, 1711.
(5) III. Samuel Endecott [4 — 2j, christened at the First Church,
Salem, Sept. 19, 1666. Lived upon the "Orchard Farm," m. Hannah
Felton, d. ab. 1694. His widow m. Thorndike Proctor, Dec. 15, 1697.
Children,
15—1 John, b. Oct. 18, 1695, d. before his father.
16—2 Samuel, b. Aug. 30, 1687. (10)
17—3 Ruth. b. 1689, m. July 17, 1710, Martin Herrick.
18—4 Hannah, b. 1691, m. April 3, 1712, Benjamin Porter.
(6) III. Zerubbabel Endecott [5 — 3], m. Grace . Lived in
Topsfield; christened at First Church, Salem, Sept. 19, 1666; d. in 1706,
a. 42 years, and left the following children : —
19 — 1 Zerubbabel, m. widow of his cousin Robert, May 1,1723.
20 — 2 Grace, m. Samuel Killum of Wilmington.
21 — 3 Mehetable, m. John Hart of Lynn.
22 — 4 Elisabeth, m. John Perkins of Ipswich.
23 — 5 Phebe, m. Ebenezer Jones.
24 — 6 Hannah, was never married.
(7) III. Benjamin Endecott [6 — 4], christened at First Church,
Aug. 21, 1667. Lived in Topsfield; m. Elisabeth ; d. in 1735, left
no children. His brother Joseph and his nephew Zerubbabel inherited
his farm, in accordance with a provision in his father's will.
(8) III. Joseph Endecott [8 — 6], christened at First Church, Salem,
July 17, 1672. He moved to North Hampton, in the county of Burling-
ton in New Jersey, in 1698 ; married Hannah , and died in May
1747, a. 75 years, left children,
25—1 John, (12)
26 — 2 Joseph. No memorial of him, probably never married.
27— 3 Ann, m. Gillam.
28 — 4 Elisabeth, m. Deloraine.
FOURTH GENERATION.
(9) IV. Robert Edwards Endecott [13 — l],b. in London. Owned
part of the " Orchard Farm." He came to this country on the death of
his father; m. Elisabeth Phillips, Nov. 24, 1720, and d. shortly after.
Administration on his estate was granted April 24, 1721. Inventory
rendered was £1397. 15. 0. His widow married his cousin Zerubbabel.
He left no children.
(10) IV. Samuel Endecott [16 — 2], christened in adult age, at
South Danvers, Sept. 30, 1716; m. his cousin Anna Endecott, Dec. 20,
1711. She d. May, 1723. Married again Feb. 11, 1724, Margaret Fos-
ter, a widow, whose maiden name was Pratt. He d. May, 1766, a. 79
years, and was buried in the family burying-ground, Danvers.
1847.] The Endicott Family. 337
Children by Anna,
29—1 John, b. April 29, 1713. (13)
30—2 Sarah, b. Sept. 19, 1715 ; d. previous to 1719.
31—3 Samuel, b. March 12, 1717. (14)
32 — 4 Sarah, b. 1719, m. Doct. Benjamin Jones.
33 — 5 Robert, b. 1721. Drowned when a boy.
Children by Margaret,
34—6 Margaret, b. Dec. 1724, m. Hobart Clark, June 30, 1743.
35 — 7 Hannah, \ twins, m. Francis Nourse, Sept. 10, 1769.
36—8 Ann, ) b. Nov. 1727, m. Thomas Andrew, Dec 1, 1761.
37— 9 Elias, b. Dec. 1729. (15)
38-10 Joseph, b. Feb. 1731. (16)
39-11 Lydia, b. 1734, m. Peter Putnam.
40-12 Ruth, b. 1739, m. Joseph Dole, Dec. 19, 1765; d. in 1828, a. 89 years.
(11) TV. Zerubbabel Endecott [19 — 1] lived in Topsfield; m.
May 1, 1723, Elisabeth, widow of his cousin Robert Edwards Endecott
(9) ; d. in 1738; left no children. His sisters inherited his property, and
thus all the land left by the Governor, and his son the doctor, in Tops-
field, went out of the name of Endecott. His wife died before him.
On the death of Zerubbabel, there were living in New England only
Samuel and his family (10), descendants of Governor Endecott.
(12) IV. John Endecott [25 — 1] lived in New Jersey; ra. , left
children.
41-
-1 Samuel.
42-
-2 Zerubbabel,
43-
-3 Benjamin.
(17)
44-
-4 Jacob.
45-
-5 Mary, m. —
— Matlock.
46-
-6 Sarah, m. —
— Hancock.
FIFTH GENERATION.
(13) V. John Endicott [28 — 1], christened at South Church, Dau-
vers, by Rev. Mr. Prescott, June 9, 1717. Owned and lived upon the
" Orchard Farm " proper, containing the Grovernor's homestead. He
m. Elisabeth Jacobs, May 18, 1738, and d. in 1783, a. 70. His widow
d. August, 1809, a. nearly 91. She was a woman of great energy of
character. It is related of her, on the day of the battle of Bunker Hill,
that Col. Timothy Pickering halted his company for a few minutes near
the South Meeting House, Danvers, and such was her impatience at
this delay, that she walked up to the commander and said, " Why on
earth don't you march ; don't you hear the guns at Charlestown ?" He
had children.
47—1 John, b, 1739. (18)
48 — 2 Elisabeth, b. 1741 ; never married, died young.
49—3 William, b. 1742, died before his father. (19)
50—4 Robert, b. Oct. 29, 1756. (20)
(14) V. Samuel Endicott [30 — 3], christened at South Church,
Danvers, by Rev. Mr. Prescott, June 9, 1717. Lived in Danvers, m.
Mary Putnam, Feb. 27, 1752; she was sister of Deacon Gideon Putnam,
and aunt to Judge Samuel Putnam, of the Supreme Court of Massa-
chusetts. He d. Dec. 10, 1773, a. 56 years, buried in the family bury-
ing-ground, Danvers. He had children,
51—1 Sarah, b. 1753, bap. Oct. 7, 1753; m. Francis Yates.
52—2 Samuel, b. 1754, bap. Dec. 14, 1754. (21)
53 — 3 Solomon,b. 17.57, d. young.
54—4 Mary, b. 1758, bap. Nov. 26, 1758; m. Edward Dodge.
338 Genealogies. [Oct.
55—5 Anna, b. 1762, bap. Jan. 17, 1762; d. April 17, 1786 ; never married.
56—6 Deborah, b. 1767, bap. March 17, 1767; m. Ebenezer Shiilaber.
(15) V. Elias Endicott [36 — 9], christened at South Church, Dan-
vers, Dec. 28, 1729. Lived in Danvers, on land left him by his father ;
m. Eunice Andrews ; d. Oct. 1777, a. 49 years. He was buried in a
tomb in the burying-ground near the " Plains," Danvers. Children,
57— 1 Elias, b. Sept. 1, 1767, stillliving (1847).
58— 2 Israel, b. Dec. 8, 1769, still living (1847).
59 — 3 Mary, m. Zerubbabel Porter.
60 — 4 Margaret, m. Peter Putnam.
61 — 5 Nancy, m. Israel Putnam.
(16) V. Joseph Endicott [37 — 10], christened at South Church,
Danvers, Oct. 17, 1731. His first wife was a Putnam, who had no
children. He m. for his second wife, Oct. 6, 1768, Sarah Hathorne; d.
Dec. 19, 1806, a. 75.
62—1 Sarah, b. Dec. 9, 1769, m. Francis Proctor, in 1797.
63—2 Daniel, b. Nov. 2, 1771, d. 1796, never married.
64 — 3 Mary, b. Jan. 2, 1775, d. June 12, 1811, never married.
65 — 4 Samuel, b. June 21, 1777, d. 1796, never married.
66—5 Aaron, b. Sept. 12, 1779, still living (1847).
(17) V. Benjamin Endicott [42 — 3], lived in New Jersey ; uncertain
when b. ; was twice married. He suffered much from imprisonment
and deterioration of his property, during the Revohitionary war. It laid
on the line of march of the British troops. He d. in 1792.
67—1 John, b. in 1772.
68—2 William.
69—3 Jacob.
70—4 Nicholas.
71 — 5 Joseph.
72 — 6 Sylvia, m. Matthew Colliers.
73—7 Mary, m. Eli Higbee.
This is as far as our information extends, with regard to the New
Jersey branch of the family; and here we must therefore leave it. The
above sons are living, and with families.
SIXTH GENERATION.
(18) VI. John Endicott [46 — 1], christened at South Church, Dan-
vers, June 7, 1741. Owned and Hved upon the "Orchard Farm." He
m. Martha Putnam, daughter of Samuel Putnam; and d. March, 1816.
Children,
74—1 Samuel, b. June, 1763. (25)
7,')- 2 John, b. Jan. 13, 1765. (26)
76—3 Moses, b. Mar. 19, 1767. (27)
77 — 4 Ann, b. Jan. 1769, m. Solomon Giddings of Beverly.
78 — 5 Elisabeth, b. Aug.» 1771, m. James Gray of Salem.
79— 6 Jacob, b. July 9, 1773. (28)
80 — 7 Martha, ) twins, m. Jeremiah Page of Danvers.
81—8 Nathan, ( b. Sept. 1775, d. young.
82 — 9 Sarah, b. Sept. 1778, d. young, was never married.
83-10 Rebecca, b. May 20, 1750, m. Daniel Hardy.
84-11 William, b. 1782, d. in 1806, was never married.
85-12 Timothy, b. July 27, 1785, m. Harriet Martin of Sterling, Ms., and had no
children.
The widow of John died in Sept., 1821. She was a woman of great
purity of character, of blameless life and conversation.
(19) VI. William Endicott [48 — 3], christened at South Church,
Danvers, Dec. 19, 1742. He ra. Nov. 5, 1767, Damaris Osborn, and
1847.] The Endicott Family. 889
d. ia the West Indies. His widow ra. his cousin, Samuel Endicott
[49—2]. They had one child,
86—1 William, b. 1769. (29)
(20) VI. Robert Endicott [49 — 4], m. Mary Holt, dau. of the Rev.
Nathan Holt of Danvers, Nov. 1, 1781 ; lived in Beverly, Ms. ; d. March
6, 1819, a. 62 years. His widow is still living (1847), at a very advanced
age. Children,
87—1 Mary, b. July 9, 1782, m. John Ellingwood, d. 1813.
88— 2 Robert, b. May 5, 1785, d. Aug. 1813, never married.
89—3 Nathan Holt, b. July 31, 1788, d. July, 1816, never married.
90—4 Samuel, b. July 18, 1793. (30)
91— 5 William, b. Mch.11,1799. (31)
(21) VI. Samuel Endicott [51 — 2], christened at North Danvers,
Dec. 14, 1754. Lived first in Danvers, then in Newport, N. H. ; and
was a surgeon's mate in the army of the Revolution. He was married
twice ; his first wife was Sarah Putnam, his second was Damaris
Osborn, widow of his cousin, WiUiam Endecolt. He d. April, 1840, a.
86. Children by Sarah,
92 — 1 Sarah, who m. Andrew Bryant.
By Damaris,
93—2 Timothy Leach, b. Dec. 26, 1785. (32)
94—3 Nancy, m, B. Herrick of Topsfield.
(22) VI. Elias Endicott [56 — 1], christened at South Church,
Danvers, according to the records, March 6, 1767; m. Creesy;
lived in Danvers. Children,
95 — 1 Clara, m. Alfred Porter, a cousin.
96 — 2 Nancy, was not married.
97 — 3 Mary, was not married.
(23) VI, Israel Endicott [57 — 2], christened at South Church,
Danvers, by Rev. Mr. Holt, Dec 24, 1769 ; m. Ray of Topsfield.
Lived in Danvers. His children were,
98—1 Israel, b. Nov. 20, 1799.
99—2 William, b. July 7, 1S09. (33)
Beside the above there was a dau., b. 1795, d. 1796.
(24) VL Aaron Endicott [65- 5],b. Sept. 12, 1779; m. July 11,
1813, Hannah Osgood of Salem; lived in Salem. His children were,
100 — 1 Mary, b. Aug. 19, 1814, m. George West, and d. soon after.
101— 2 Joseph, b. Jan. 29, 1817, d. April 7, 1840. He was a very worthy
young man.
102 — 3 Elisabeth Osgood, b. Dec. 23, 1818, d. without having been married.
103—4 Horatio, b. Oct. 4, 1821, d. Dec. 21, 1828.
104— 5 Charles, b. Jan. 17, 1823.
105—6 Aaron, b. Sept. 14, 1826.
SEVENTH GENERATION.
(25) VII. Samuel Endicott [73 — 1], christened at South Church,
Danvers, Nov. 1, 1767. The early part of his life was spent upon the
ocean. He retired from seafaring life in 1805, and followed mercan-
tile pursuits, as a ship owner and merchant. He was frequently one of
the selectmen of the town of Salem, where he resided, and represented
it also in the Legislature. He m. May, 1794, Elisabeth Putnam, dau.
of Wilham Putnam of Sterling, Ms. He owned with his brothers, John
and Moses, the " Orchard Farm," the homestead of his ancestor, which
continued in the family at the time of his death. He d. May 1, 1828,
340 Genealogies. [Oct.
a. ^5 years. His widow d. Nov. 1841, and was buried in the family
burying-ground, Danvers. His children were,
106-1 Samuel, b. March, 1795, d. May, 1828 ; was never married.
107—2 Eliza m. Augustus Perry, Jan. 7, IboS.
108—3 Martha, m- Francis Peabody of Salem, July, 1823.
109-4 WiUiarii Putnam, b. March 5, 1803. (34) o „* 1<J07
110—5 Clara, m. George Peabody of Salem, bept. 18^7.
(26) Vn. John Endicott [74—2], christened at South Chnrch,
Danvers. Nov. 1, 1767. Lived in Danvers. Most of his life was spent
in the East India trade. He represented the town of Danvers in the
Legislature several times. He was twice married ; his first wife was
Mary Putnam, his second was Fidelia Kettelle, whose maiden name was
Bridges. He d. Nov. 29, 1834, and was buried in the family burying-
ground, Danvers. His children were, by Mary,
111—1 John, b. Nov. 1791, d. in April, 1803.
112-2 Samuel, b. Oct. 26, 1793. (35) ,t,- t • a iqoo
113—3 Maria Cecelia, b. Jan. 20, 1798, m. John Gardner of Rio Janeiro, Aug. 1822.
114_4 Geo.Washington, b. Jan. 15, 1800.
115—5 Martha, b. Jan. 17, 1803, d. Nov. 1816.
116-6 John, b.Mayl9,1805. (36)
By Fidelia,
117—7 Sarah Emily, b. Aug. 8, 1814, d. in infancy.
118—8 James, b. Aug. 6, 1815.
119—9 Henry Bridges, b. Aug. 6, 1817, d. in 1837.
120-10 William, b. Mar. 18, 1823.
(27) vn. MosES Endicott [75—3], b. March 19,1767; christened
at South Church in Danvers. Nov. 1. 1767; lived in Danvers; was a
ship-master; m. Anna Towne in 1788. and d. at Havana, March 5. 1807.
The following obituary was at the time published in the Salem Ga-
zette : " At Havana, the 5th of March last, Capt. Moses Endicott of
Danvers, aged 40, late master of the ship Augustus of this port. He
was an able and approved ship-master and factor. A wife and five
children lament the loss of an affectionate husband and tender father.
Numerous connections feel the loss of a sincere friend, and, in mariy
instances, a benefactor. By his acquaintances he is regretted-- mostly
by those who knew him best." His hand was ever opened to the needy
and distressed, and he valued money only as a means of doing good.
The blessings of the poor followed him alway. His children were,
121—1 Nancy, b. Aug. 31, 1788, m. Doctor George Osgood.
122— 2 Nathan, b. Sept. 19, 1790. (37)
123-3 Charles M., b. Dec. 6, 1793. (38)
124—4 Lewis Repillet, b. Feb. 24, 1796, d. Oct. 8, 1796.
125—5 Sarah, b. April 4, 1798, d. Aug. 18, 1801. ^ ^ „ . , ■„
126-6 Augusta, b. July 25, 1803, m. Rev. B. B. Drane, D. D., Episcopal min-
ister, May, 1828. She died July 7, 1847, leaving two sons.
127— 7 Lewis, b. July 27, 1805. (39)
(28) vn. Jacob Endicott [78— 6], b. July 9, 1773; christened July
18, 1773; lived mostly in Salem. He m. Ruth Hawkes of Boston; d.
in'charlestown, Ms., June, 1816. a. 43 years. His children were,
128—1 Julia, b. 1805, d. in childhood. ,
129—2 Jacob, b. 1808, d. in Calcutta, 1833; never married.
130—3 Isaac Hull, d. in infancy.
131— 4 Julia Ann, d. in infancy. ,.„,., >»
132—5 Jane, b. Oct. 1815, m. Sam'l S. How; lived in Cambridge, Ms.
(29) vn. William Endicott [85—1], b. 1769 ; christened at South
Church, Danvers, Sept. 10, 1769, lived the earlier part of his hte m
1847.] The Endicott Family. 34X
Boston, whence he removed to Cambridge. He was twice married ;
his first wife was Eliza Cheever, a widow, whose maiden name was
Emerson ; his second, was -, a widow. He d. in July, 1846, a.
77 years. The following obituary was published of him. " In Cam-
bridge, Mr. William Endicott, formerly of Boston, aged 77. He was
born in Danvers, upon the "old Orchard farm," and a descendant of its
original proprietor in the sixth [seventh] generation. He resided for
many years m Boston, where he is remembered as a very worthy and
upright man, fulfilling all the duties of life with scrupulous exactness,
and exemplary fidelity." His children are,
By Eliza,
133—1 William.
134—2 John, d. Dec. 1810.
135—3 Eliza, m. .
136—4 Eunice, m. .
By his second wife,
137—5 A daughter.
(30) Vn. Samuel Endicott [89—4], b. July 18, 1793; Hved in
Beverly He was m. twice. His first wife was Hannah Holt, who
d. March 14, 1825. He m. for his second wife Sarah Farnham Holt,
sister of the former, and both daughters of the Rev. Peter Holt of
Epping, N. H. His children by Sarah, are,
138—1 Samuel Augustus, b. Oct. 27. 1829.
139—2 Sarah Louisa, b. June 18, 1832.
140—3 George, b. Feb. 21, 1836.
141—4 Mary, b. April 10, 1839.
(31) VII. William Endicott [90—5], b. March 11,* 1799; Hved in
Beverly, Ms., m. Joanna Lovett Rantoul, daughter of the Hon. Robert
Rantoul, senr. His children are,
142—1 William, b. Jan. 4,1826.
143—2 Mary Elisabeth, b. July 21, 1828.
\^A~^. Robert Rantoul, b. Oct. 21, 1830, d. Feb. 19, 1833.
145—4 Robert Rantoul, b. March 28, 1833.
146—5 Charles, b. Oct. 10, 1835.
147—6 Augusta Rantoul, b. Nov. 13, 1837.
148—7 Henry, b. Feb. 25, 1840.
(32) VII. Timothy Leach Endicott [92—2], b. Dec. 26, 1785- m.
^P"^^,^1812, Mary Trask, of Beverly, resided at Newport, N.' H.
His children are,
149—1 William, b. Aug. 20, 1813. (40)
150—2 Mary, b. May 8, 1815.
151—3 Lydia, b. Feb. 17, 1817.
152—4 John, b. Sept. 9, 1821.
153—5 Jacob, b. April 20, 1823.
(33) VII. William Endicott [98—2], b. July 7, 1809; m. Lydia
Woodbury. Lived in Danvers. His children are,
154—1 William Franklin, b. June 13, 1835.
IfcTl ^^j-^ Adelaide, b. April 15, 1837, d. June 27, 1842.
156— 3 Lydia Marion, b. July 1,1844
157—4 Israel Otis, b. Feb. 6, 1846.
EIGHTH GENERATION.
(34) VIII. William Putnam Endicott [108— 4], b. March 5, 1803;
christened at North Church, Salem, March 13, 1803. Grad. H C
1«22; m. Feb. 1826, Mary Crowninshield, dau. of Hon. Jacob Crown-
342 Genealogies. [Oct.
inshield. She d. March, 1838. He m. again Dec, 1844, Mrs. Harriet
F. Peabody, whose maiden name was French. Children by Mary,
158—1 William Crowninshield, b. Nov. 19, 1826.
159—2 Mary Crowninshield, b. Feb. 4, 1830, d. Feb. 16, 1833.
IGO— 3 George Frederic, b. Sept. 11, 1832, d. Jan. 11, 1833.
161—4 Sarah Rogers, b. March 3, 1838.
(35) Vni. Samuel Endicott [111— 2],b. Oct. 26, 1793; received
a mercantile education, was afterwards supercargo in the India trade.
He m. Caroline Collins, of Salem, and d. suddenly, May, 1828. His
children are,
162—1 Henry Collins, b. Jan., 1821.
163 — 2 Rebecca Hovey.
164—3 George.
165—4 Charles Upbam, b. 1827.
(36) Vni. John Endicott [11 5—6], b. May 18, 1805; m. Martha T.
Mansfield, dan. of Daniel Hopkins Mansfield, March, 1832. She d. in
New York, May 20, 1845. His children are,
166—1 John, b. Feb. 1, 1833.
167—2 Martha Mansfield, b. July 3, 1834.
168—3 Adeline Story, b. Nov. 16, 1838, d. Nov. 26, 1842.
169—4 Susan Lawrence, b. Feb. 23, 1840.
170—5 Maria, b. May 5, 1841.
171— 6 Mary, b. July 20, 1843.
(37) VHI. Nathan Endicott [121— 2], b. Sept. 19, 1790; lived in
Salem; m. Nov., 1816, Margaret Oliver Hicks of Boston. Children,
172—1 Helen Maria, b. Aug. 25, 1818, m. Henry French, May, 1843.
173— 2 Frederic Gustavus, b. Jan. 1, 1823, d. April, 1840.
174—3 Margaret Josephine, b. July 20, 1825.
'175—4 Mary Coolidge, b. Aug. 21, 1830.
(38) VHI. Charles M. Endicott [122— 3], b. Dec. 6, 1793. Re-
ceived a mercantile education, was supercargo in the East India trade,
and is now President of the East India Marine Society. He m. Sarah
Rolland Blythe, June 8, 1818 ; lives in Salera and is cashier of Salem
Bank. His children are,
176—1 Charles Edward, b. July 7, 1832.
177—2 Ingersoll Bowditch, b. May 17, 1835.
(39) VIII. Lewis Endicott [126—7], b. July 27, 1805, lives in
Salem, and m. Dec, 1828, Mary Fitch Lynde Oliver Fettyplace, dan.
of William Fettyplace, Esq. His children are,
178—1 Lewis, b. Sept. 23, 1829.
179— 2 Harriet Story, b. May 6,1831.
180—3 William Fettyplace, b. June 29, 1835.
181—4 Edward, b. July 18, 1840.
(40) VIII. William Endicott [148— l],b. Aug. 20, 1813, m. April
9, 1839, Lydia Goodwin of Tunbridge, Vt. He lives in New Hamp-
shire. His children are,
182—1 George, b. Nov. 19, 1840.
183—2 Henry, b. Jan. 10,1845.
[In giving an account of Genealogies, according to the plan adopted in this work, the first
person mentioned is considered as of the First Generation. His children, who are, conse-
quently, of the Second Generation, or of the First Generation from him, are, for the sake of
clearness, first named in connection with the generation of their parent; and, afterwards,
particularly noticed under tlie Second Generation, to which they numerically belong. The
same method is observed throughout the whole series of generations.]
1847.] Notice of the Huntington Family. 343
NOTICE OF THE HUNTINGTON FAMILY.
Albany, N. Y., July 10, 1847.
Rev. William Cogswell, D. D.,
Editor of the N. E. Historical and Genealopjical Rei^ister :
Sir, — Being related to the Huntington family on the maternal
side, and having found a manuscript letter from Joseph Huntington to
Roger Huntington, dated Coventry, Ct., March 25, 1793, giving an
account of the early ancestors of the family, I send you the following
extract from it in order to furnish some of the facts which may be
wanted in making out a sketch for publication.
As this family has been considerably prominent, and highly respect-
able in this country, I have taken it for granted, that you will give it a
place in your Register.
*' Near the close of the reign of Charles the first, (1648,) the original
stock of our family in America, who was a citizen of Norwich in Eng-
land, and a Religious Puritan under persecution, with his wife and three
sons, embarked for America. His name was Simon. He was nearly
fifty years of age ; his wife was some years younger. Their three
sons who were in the bloom of youth, were named Christopher, Simon,
and Samuel.
They made their course for the mouth of Connecticut river, but our
progenitor being seized with a violent fever and dysentary, died within
sight of the shore, whither he was brought, and now lies buried in
Saybrook or Lyme, as both towns were but one at first. I have in
vain enquired for his grave when I have been there, as no monument
has been erected to his memory.
His widow who was a lady of a good family, piety and virtue, and
had a valuable fortune left her in money; not long after his death, was
married to a gentleman in Windsor, named Stoughton, and there she
finished her life in affluence and comfort.
The three sons settled first at Saybrook : but soon after, the young-
est, namely, Samuel, removed to New Jersey and settled in Newark.
About the time that Samuel removed to New Jersey, the other two
brothers, namely, Christopher and Simon, came to Norwich, and there
lived in honor and piety to a good old age.
The sons of Christopher, were Christopher, Thomas and John ; the
sons of Christopher last mentioned, were Christopher, Isaac, Jabez,
Matthew, Hezekiah, John and Jeremiah ; the sons of Thomas, were
Thomas, Jedediah, Christojjher, Eleazer, William and Simon ; John
left but one son, bearing his own name.
The branch of Simon, the son of Simon ; — His sons were Simon,
Joseph, Samuel, Daniel and James; the sons of the last mentioned
Simon, were Simon, Eleazer and Joshua ; the sons of Joseph were
Nathaniel, Jonathan, David and Solomon ; the sons of Samuel were
Samuel, Caleb, John and Simon ; the sons of Daniel were Daniel,
Jonathan and Benjamin ; the sons of James were James, Peter and
Nathaniel.
Samuel who removed to New Jersey, left one son, Samuel, who
had three sons, Thomas, Simon and Samuel.
At the time of the emigration of Simon, a brother of his, whose
name was Samuel, was Captain of the king's life guard, and much in
his favor." Yours,
Fred. S. Pease.
344 Genealogies. ' [Oct.
GENEALOGY OF HENRI GACHET.
About the year 1700, two Frenchmen, brothers, and Huguenots,
named Henri and David Gachet, emigrated from Rochelie in France,
and settled in Bristol county, Massachusetts. The descendants of the
two have Anglicized the name in different ways, those of the elder
brother writing it Gassett, and those of the younger, Gushee. Most of
them reside in Massachusetts, in Bristol county, where the descendants
of both are numerous, and but few, if any of them, live out of New
England. They do not, however, retain the name of their progenitors
to a very great extent, owing to the large proportion of females in the
families.
The descendants from Henri are as follow :
First Generation. Henri married Sarah Hoskins, a native of England,
not many years after her arrival in America. To them were born two
sons, Daniel and Isaac, and seven daughters, who were married to
Messrs. Jones, Pitts, Tisdale, Smith, Grossman, and two brothers by
the name of Perry. Isaac died a. 19.
Second Generation. Daniel married Hannah Walker of Dighton.
Their children in the order of birth were, Isaac, Hannah, Henry, Seth,
Sarah, Mary, Levi, John, Phebe, Simeon, Benjamin, and Reuben, He
moved with his family to Hopkinton, Ms., Oct. 26, 1746.
Third Generation. Henry married Persis Howe of Marlborough, August,
1757. Their children were Daniel, Persis, Phebe, Mary Winslow,
Joel. Zilpah, Henry, Finis, and Catherine. The parents lived and died
in Northborough, each aged about 82 years, where their remains and
those of most of their children are entombed.
Fourth Generation. Of the third generation from Henri, the Huguenot,
Henry is the only survivor, now aged 73, and an inhabitant of the city of
Boston, where until his retirement from business, he has been a mer-
chant over forty years. He married Lucy Wood of Northborough, the
native place of both, Feb. 17, 1812. Their children were Henry, Oscar,
Albert, Lucy Wood, Catherine, Edward, Eleanor, Francis, and Walter,
of whom three, Albert, Lucy Wood, and Walter are deceased. Mr.
Gassett graduated at Harvard College in the class of 1795, where three
of his sons have graduated; namely, Henry, 1834, Edward, 1843, and
Francis, 1847. He has in his possession a letter from the mother, then
a widow, of these two emigrants. Henri and David, dated " A la Ro-
chelie le V de Mars 1711," and directed thus, " La presente qu'il don-
nee a Maitre Henry Gachet, charpentier de naivre a Baston."
Some of Mr. Gassett's reminiscences, as he relates them occasionally"
are, the day of snow-shoes, an article now seldom named and scarcely
known ; the dark day which pervaded New England ; the deep snow,
thus called, so deep and so crusted, that ox-teams and horses and sleighs
could pass anywhere, without obstacles from rivers or fences. He, though
only about four years old at the time, remembers Burgoyne's army
when marching through Northborough to embark at Boston for their
own country. This town was the limits of the day's march, and his
father's premises happened to be a central position of the encampment
for the night of Nov. 2, 1777. His house, barn, out buildings, &c.,
were entirely filled and occupied by the American escort and the pris-
oners. The late Hon. Israel Bartlett of Haverhill, Ms., had the chief
command, and this historical event, as well as its date, is found in his
diary, now in possession of his son, Enoch Bartlett, Esq., of Dorches-
ter, Ms.
1847.]
The Gookin Family.
THE GOOKIN FAMILY.
345
BY J. WINGATE THORNTON, ESQ., OF BOSTON.
In an extensive research among the county and
other local histories of England, the name of Gookin
has been nowhere found but in connection with
the family of the County of Kent. The following
pedigree is a literal copy, taken for the writer*
from the original "visitation" in the Herald's College
in London, and is the onhj one of the name on the
records of that Institution.
Arnoldus Gokin,
de Com. Cantii.
Tho. Gokin de Bekes,=. . . . filia et haeres
borne in Com. Cantii. I de Durant.
Johes Gokin de == Katherina filia
Ripple Court in
Com. Cantii.
Aems — Quarterly. 1st, gules, a chevron ermine
between 3 cocks or, 2 in chief, 1 in base, Gookin.
2nd and 3rd, sable, a cross crosslet, ermine. 4th,
or, a lion rampant, gules between 6 crosses fitchee .
Crkst — On a mural crown, gules, a cock or,
beaked and legged azure, combed and wattled gu.^
G. mi. Den.
de Kingstone.(l)
Elizabetha nupta
Tho. Long Alder-
manus Cantii.
Vincent Gokin,
fil: 4"i dux: filiam
Wood.
Daniel Gokin filius tertius
duxit Mariam filiam Rici
Birde, Sacrae Theolog.
Co. Ess*.
Johannes Gokin = Anna, filia
fil. 2ans juris pe- Johes Brett,
rilus.
I
Thomas Gokin de = Jana filia Richardi
Ripple Cort. fil. et Thurston de Chal-
hseres. lock.
Thomas, fil-
ius secundus.
Johes Gookin, fil.
et hgeres de Ripple.
Richard Gookin
of Ripple, living
1699.
Catharina nupt.
Gms. Warren de
Ripple predict.
Maria. Anna. Elizab. Margareta.
The omission in the pedigree of the descendants of Daniel and
Yincent, the third and fourth sons of ''John Golan of Ripple Court" who
were both married in England, may be accounted for by the probable
* By Mr. H. G. Somerby. This pedigree is published in Berry's Kent Genealogies, p.
194.
t These arms were borne by Gov. Gookin, with no essential difference.
i She was of the 12th generation from " Sir Allured Denne, Knt., Seneschal of the Priory
of Christ Church, Canterbury, and Escheator of the County of Kent, 19th Henry III., 1234,
son of William Denne of East Kent, living in the time of King John, gr. son of Ralph de
Dene, 20th William the Conqueror, Lord of Buckhurst, Sussex ; grandson of Robert de
Den, or De Dene, who held large estates in Sussex, Kent, and Normandy, in the time of
Edward the Confessor." See Berry's Kent Genealogies.
Arms. — Quarterly. 1st and 4lh azure, three leopards' heads, (affronted,) couped at the neck, or.
2nd and 3rd, ar. two flauiiches sa. each charged with a leopard's head or.
Crest. — On a mount vert, a slag, lodged, ermine, attired or, resting the dexter fore- foot upon a
fleur-de-lis, erect, or.
The mother of Catharine Denne, who married Gokin, was Agnes, daughter of Nicholas Tufton, of
Sussex, ancestor of the first Earl of Thanet, and died 153S, at Beaksbourne, Kent.
22
346 Genealogies. [Oct
*
removal of Vincent and Daniel to the county of Cork in Ireland, and
of Daniel from thence to Virginia, in the beginning of the seventeenth
century, (the period when the pedigree closes,) of which there is the
following evidence.
William Penn in a letter to his Colony, dated at London, 28th 7th
mo., 1708, said, " Now, my dear friends, as to outward things I have
sent a new Governor [Col. Charles Gookin] of years and experience ;
of a quiet easy temper, that I hope will give offence to none, nor too
easily put up with any if offered him, without hope of amendment, &c.
He is sober, understandeth to command and obey, and of what they
call a good family, his gravid father Sir Vincent Gookin, having been an
early great planter in Ireland in King James the first and the first
Charles' days." *
In 1655-6, Henry Cromwell wrote to Secretary Thurloe. "I heare
my Lord Broghill, William Johnson, Vin. Gookin, are chosen for
Corke County and townes therein" — "for the parliament of this
nation." Several letters from Sir Vincent to the Protector, and to Sec-
retary Thurloe are preserved in " Thurloe's State Papers," some of
them written in cipher.f
" Master Datiiel Gookin" was the tenth in a list of 26 Patentees, to
whom patents were granted in 1620, [18 James 1st] and who had
" Vndertaken to transport great multitudes of people and cattle to Vir-
ginia."$ The famous Capt. John Smith has chronicled Gookin's arri-
val in Virginia, and preserved his memory in the pages of his "Generall
Historie."^
GOCKING'S PLANTATION.
In "1621 — The 22d of November arrived Master Gookin out of Ire-
land, with liftie men of his owne and thirtie Passengers, exceedingly
well furnished with all sorts of Provision and cattle and planted him-
self at Nupors-Newes, [Nevv[)ort's-News, Virginia.] The cotten in a
yeere grew so thick as one's arme, and so high as a man : here any-
thing that is planted doih prosper so well as in no place better."
On the twenty-second of March, in the year following, the general
massacre by the Savages, took place, when three hundred and forty-
seven whites were slain in various parts of the Colony — the entire
population at that time being about four thousand. Then, says Cap-
tain Smith,
" This lamentable and so unexpected disaster, . . . drave them all
to their wit's end. It was twenty or thirty dales ere they could re-
solve what to doe : but at last it was concluded all the petty Planta-
tions should be abandoned, and drawne only to make good five or six
places. Now for want of boats, it was impossible on such a sudden to
* The whole letter is printed in '•' Frond's Hist, of Pennsylvania,"' Vol. II, note on pages 4th
and .5th. " His Majesty in Council, of the Sth of January, 1719-20, ordered" the petition of
" Captain Charles Gookin, late Deputy- frovernor of Pennsylvania," " setting: forth his many
years faithful service in the army, wherein he lost his rank, on account of being preferred to
the Government of Penii". and tor supporting the dignity whereof," &c. &c., praying for a
grant of " Islands lying waste and unndiahited in the niidsi of Delaware River,'' lVc, to be
considered by the " Lords of Trade," who made a favorable Report at " Whitehall, Sept.
1721." It is singular that Penn should appoint an olficerof the British Army, to be Governor
of his Quaker Colony.
t See Vol. VI. pp. 19, 37, 327, 6-16.
X Purchas' Pilgrims, Vol. IV., p. 17S.5.
\ " The Generall Historic of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles, from 1534 to
1C2G, by Capt. John Smith." London. 1027, folio, pp. 110, 150.
1847.] The Gookin Family. 347
bring also their Cattle and many other things, which they had then in
possession, all which for the most part at their departure, was burnt,
ruined, and destroyed by the Salvages. Only Master Gookins at Nu-
port's-news would not obey the Commissioners' command in that,
though he scarce had five and thirty of all sorts with him, yet he
thought himself sufficient against what could happen, and so did, to
his great credit, and the content of his Adventurers."
"Master Gookins at iVi/j9or^5- Newes, hauing thirtie fine of all sorts
with him refused that order and made good his part against the Sauva-
ges."*
This indication of Gookin's character renders it probable that he
was one of those referred to by Sir William Keith, who having their
own private gain more in view than any regular settlement of the
Colony, went over and carried Stock and Servants along with them,
separate from those of the Company, each designing to take land for him-
self as Capt. Newport had done, and others again who grasped not only
at large Grants of Land, but even royalties and particular Immunities
within their own Manors tohich loere truly inconsistent ivith, as ivell as
independent of the Civil Poiver, and consequently very destructive of
that equality of Right and Good Order, that ought to be maintained in
such a settlement.!
Among the records of the General Court of Virginia is an indenture
made the 16th of November, A. D. 1626, "between John Thurlby
merchant, Thomas Coe and William Streets, mariners, in the behalf of
Daniel Gookinge of Carygoline in the county of Corke within the king-
dome of Ireland esq' of the one part and Richard Griffin late servant
to the said Daniell Gooking, resident at Elizabeth City in Virginia,
yeoman, of the other part," whereby the parties of the first part, "in
the behalf of the said Daniel Gooking, as well for and in consideracon
of the good and honnest service the said Daniel Gooking and his as-
signes have had and reced from the said Richard Griffen, as also for
and in consideracon of the yearly rent and other conditions hereafter
mentioned and expressed," "doe give, grant, assigne and confirme unto
the said Rich'' Griffen his heires and assignes one hundred acres of
land, being part of the land belonging to the lordshipp of the said
Daniel Gooking, scituate and lyeth above Newport Newes at the place
now called Maries Mount."
Among the records of the said General Court, there is also a« inden-
ture made the first day of February, A. D. 1630, "between Daniell
Gooking of Newport Newes in Virginia, gent, of the one part and
Thomas Addison late servant to the said Daniell his father of the other
part," whereby " the said Daniell Gooking younger, in the behalfe of
his father, as well for and in consideracon of the good and honnest ser-
vice the said Daniel Gooking and his assignes have had and received
from the said Thomas Addison, as alsoe for and in consideration of the
yearly rent and other conditions hereafter mentioned and expressed,
doe give, grant, assigne and confirme unto the s'^ Thomas Addison his
heires one fifty acres of land, being part of the land belonging to the
lordshipp of the said Daniel Gooking, is scituate and leyeth above New-
port Newes at a place there now called Maries Mount."
The following are extracts from the order book of the General Court
of Virginia :
'o'
* Purchas' Pilgrims, Vol. IV., p. 1792.
t Keith's History of Virginia. London, 1728, 4to, p. 140.
348 Genealogies. [Oct.
" At a court holden at James Citty the nyne and twentyeth of June
1642. Present S' William Berkeley kn' Governo' &c. Capt. John
West M"' Rich. Kemp Capt. William Brocas Capt. Christ. Wormley
Capt. Hum. Higginson. The comicon for the monethly court of Upp.
Norfoike to be renewed and the com" to be as foUoweth : Capt. Dan-
iell Gookin comander. M'' ffrancis Hough Capt. Tho. Burbage M'
John Hill Mr. Olliver Spry, Mr. Thomas Dew M' Randall Crew M-"
Robert Bennett Mr. Philip Bennett. The Capts. of trayned Bands to
be as foUoweth : Capt. Daniell Gookin, Capt. Thomas Burbage."
" At a Quarter Court holden at James Citty the 22* of November
1 642. Present S' William Berkeley knight " &c. " Whereas Capt.
John Gookin hath represented to the Board certayne Outrages and
Robberyes comitted by the Indians belonging to Nanzemond in the
county of the Lower Norfoike, The Court hath therefore ordered
according to the request of the said Capt. John Gooking, That Author-
ity be given to the Comander of the Upp. Norfoike either by Lre or
Commicon to send to the Indian King of Nansimqnd that those In-
dians who have comitted the Outrages may be sent in to receive such
condigne punishm' as the nature of the offence may justly merritt, as
alsoe to restore the goods stoUen, which if he shall refuse to pforrae
that then the said Comander shall have power to apprehend any of
the Indians they can and to keepe them in hold untill satisfaccon and
restitucon be accordingly made."
There is also an order of court made the 20th of January, 1644, upon
the petition of dame Elizabeth Harvey, substituting Richard Kemp,
Esq., and Capt. William Peirce, as trustees in the place of " Capt.
Samuell Mathews esq. George Ludlow esq. Capt. Daniell Gookin and
Capt. Thomas Bernard," the former trustees under a feoffment made
by the said dame Elizabeth for the use of Samuel Stevens, gent., her
son by a former marriage.*
" A grant of 2500 acres in the Upper County of Norfolk, upon the
North West of Nansemond River, issued to Daniel Gookins Esq. 29
Dec' 1637 : also a grant of 1400 acres on Rappahannock River, about
thirty five miles upon the North side, issued to Capt. Daniel Gookin,
4* of November, 1642." t
It is probable that the Master Gookin mentioned in Smith's History
of Virginia was the father of the Daniel Gookinge who made the deed
of February, 1630, to Thomas Addison ; that at the date of that deed
the elder Daniel Gookin had returned to Ireland ; and that the " Cap-
tain Daniel Gooking" mentioned in the various orders of the General
Court was Daniel Gooking the younger. Capt. John Gookin may have
been a brother to Daniel, Jr., and named for John Gokin of Ripple Court,
his grandfather. Several grants of land were issued to John Gookin.
In 1642, our Puritan Colonists sent Missionaries to Episcopalian Vir-
ginia, which soon excited opposition there, and in the next year, 1643,
the Assembly passed an Act, which not only forbade the New England
'Clergy " to teach or preach publicly or privately," but ordered also that
" the Governor and Council do take care that all Non-conf or mists . . .
shall be compelled to depart the Colonic with all conveniencie,".t so that
* The aliove extracts are certified by N. P. Howard, Esq., Clerk of the General Court of
Virf^inia, Soj)!, 7, 1^-17.
t Leller from William W. Parker, Esq., first Clerk of " Virginia Land Office."
j " Ilenins's .Stalntes at Large," Vol. I., p. 227, communicated by the Rev. Henry Gookin
Storer of Scarboro', Me., late of Virginia, a grandson of the late Hon. Daniel Gookin of
North Hampton, N. H.
1847.] The Gookin Family. 349
the removal to New England of some of the converts of the Missiona-
ries may have been compulsory rather than from choice. Cotton
Mather in his biography of Thompson, one of the Missionaries, record-
ing his success there, says :
" A constellation of Great Converts there
Shone round him, and his Heavenly Glory were,
GooKiNS was one of these ; By Thompson's pains,
Christ and New England, a dear Gookins gains."*
Daniel Gookin here referred to is distinguished in the Annals of the
Colony of Massachusetts. He came with his family probably, in the
Ship which arrived at Boston, May 10th, 1644, and on " y^ 26th day of
y' 3d moneth," 1644, Captaine Daniell Gookin " was admitted to the 1st
chh. in Boston, and on the 29th was honored with the freedom of the
Colony, favors rarely conferred on persons of so short a residence, only
six and nine days after his arrival, and probably intended as an ac-
knowledgment of his kindness to the missionaries in Virginia,! and
his distinction in that Colony.
About five months after, on the motion of Thomas Leverett, on the
12th, 8th, 1644," Mrs. Mary Gookin, o' brother Captaine Gookin's wife "
was also admitted to the same church, of which John Cotton was
pastor.^:
Gov. Wiuthrop in a letter written at Boston " 14. (3) [16] 47 " says,
" there came in this morning, a ship from Virginia with Capt. Gookin
and some others. She was bought by him [of] the Governor there. —
She came out ten days since."^ From this it appears that Gookin
was a man of property, and perhaps engaged in commercial trans-
actions, and it is not improbable that he may have engaged in other
voyages to Virginia. — In an old paper, dated " March 28lh, 1648," he is
mentioned as " late of Virginia, Gent." and reference is made to a record
" in Nansamond in Virginia."!! In 1648, Captain Gookin removed to
Cambridge, and from this time appears to have resided permanently
in New England. " The 3d Day of y* 7th Month 1648, our brother
Captaine Gookin and o' Sister Mrs. Mary Gookin his wife, were ac-
cording to their owne Desires w"* y* Consent of y* Church by their
silence dismissed to y* church at Cambridge and to have tres accord-
ingly " from Mr. Cotton's church in Boston.$ There, various offices of
trust were conferred upon him. In 1649 and 1651, he was elected a
representative of Cambridge, and in the last year was chosen Speaker
of the House. In 1652 he was elected an Assistant, and re-elected
continuously to 1686, a space of thirty-five years. In November, 1655,
Cromwell had a favorite project of colonizing Jamaica, which Eng-
land had recently acquired from Spain, by capture, with people from
New England, and had " sent Commissioners and Instructions into
New England to try what people might be drawn thence." " Long
correspondences about it, and details, from assiduous Mr. Gookin,
Chief of those Commissioners," are preserved in Thurloe.lf The
* Magnalia, Book III., Ch. 17.
t Savage's Winthrop, Vol. 11., p. 165, and First Church Records in Boston.
X First Church Records, Boston.
\ Savage's Winthrop, Vol. II., p. 353.
II Middlesex Court R.ecords.
^"Letters and Speeches of Oliver Cromwell, by Thomas Carlyle " — Letter CXLIII,
and note *— " Thurloe's State Papers," Vol. IV., pp. 6,440,449, Vol. V., p. 509, Vol. VI., p. 362.
350 Genealogies. [Oct.
scheme was unsuccessfal, from "the unheallhfulness of the Island,"
and strong fears of continual invasions and disquiet from the Spaniards.
Mr. Gookin in his letter, written at Boston, Jan. 21, 1655, informed.
Secretary Thurloe " that it pleased the Lord, two days since to land
him safe in New England after ten weekes of an exercising passage
from the Isle of Wight;" and that "it cannot yet be collected upon
any grounds of certainty what will be the issue of my imploy." Govs.
Endecott and Bellingham, in a letter to Cromwell of date Oct. 23**,
1656, acknowledged the receipt "by Capt. Gookin of his highness
proposals for the removal of some of ours to Jamaica." The late date
of this letter may indicate that Gookin had again been to England,
after January, the date of his first letter. In 1656, he was appointed
by the " General Court" superintendent of all the Indians who had
submitted to the Government of Massachusetts ; but he still faithfully
urged Cromwell's plan, which he did not abandon as utterly hopeless
until the summer of 1657, when he addressed a letter at " Cambridge
in New England, June 20'\ 1657," to Secretary Thurloe, which con-
cludes as follows : " And now, right honourable, since ray service for
his highness in this place seems fully ended at present, I hope it may
be no offense if I return for England hy the next shipps, respecting some
particular ocasionsofmy oivne left undone at my coming away ; and also
to tender myself ready, (if called thereunto), with my poor mite to
serve his renowned highness in the Lord, unto whome my hart stands
firmely bent and devoted, as to him, whome the God of heaven hath
eminently designed to doe great things for the honour of his great
name, inlardgement of the Kingdome of his Christ, and good of his
poore church ; which the good Lord strengthen him and his helpers
unto every day more and more ; and when their work is finished receive
him and them into the third heaven, to triumph in glory through
eternitie — so he humbly and earnestly desires to pray, who is
His highnesse's
and your honour's servanf,
T)met:Qo%i-
To prevent contentions and heresies, laws were passed abridging
the liberty of the press, and for a time no printing was allowed in any
town within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts except Cambridge. In
1662. Gen. Daniel Gookin and the Rev, Mr. Mitchell were appointed
the first licensers of the printing press.*
Mr. Gookin's office of Indian Commissioner, enabled him to obtain a
thorough knowledge of the Indian nations, and as the result of eighteen
years of official observation, in 1674, Dec. 7"\ " he dedicated his Histori-
cal Collections of the Indians in New England, of their several nations,
numbers, customs, manners, religion and government, before the Eng-
lish planted there," to King Charles I If In the work he says of his active
and earnest associate, the Apostle Eliot, " the truth is, Mr.Eliot engaged
in this great work of preaching unto the Indians upon a very pure and
sincere account; for I being hi.s neighbor and intimate friend, at the
. * Hnfchinson's History of Massachusetts Bay, pp. 257, '8. — Thomas' History of Printing
■JD the United States, Vol. 1., p. 207.
I Fir.st volume of the MassachuselU Historical Collections,
1847.] The Gookin Family. 351
time when he first attempted the enterprise, he was pleased to com-
municate unto me his design and the motives that induced him there-
unto."* In 1677, Dec. 18'^ he dedicated to the Hon. Robert Boyle
his "Historical Account of the doings and sufferings of the Christian
Indians in New England, in the years 1675-6-7."t
King Philip's war had excited extreme jealousy toward the friendly
Indians, and Gookin and Eliot, convinced of their innocence, by their
unwavering friendship and fidelity to them, became very unpopular.
Gookin was afraid to walk the streets.^ Eliot records, in " 1676, 2
month, 4th," Election Day, that " the people in their distemper left out
Capt. Gookins, and put him off the Bench.§
The following incident also related by Eliot, exhibits the popular
feeling. " 1676, on the 7"^ day of the 2^ month, Capt. Gookins, Mr.
Danforth,ll Mr. Stoughton,ir W sent by the councill to order matters at
Long Island, for the Indians planting there — y^ called me w"" y™ — in
o' way thither, a great boat of about 14 tun, meeting us, turned hard
upon us, (wheth"' wilfully or by negligence, God, he knoweth.)
" y° run the stern of o' boat w' we 4 sat under water, o' boat's saile,
or something tangled w"" the great boat and by God's mercy kept lo it,
my Cosin Jakob and Cosin Perrie, being forward in o'' boat quickly got
up into the great Boat — I so sunk I drank in salt water twice and
could not help it. God assisted my two cosins to deliver us all, and
help us into the great boat, w'''' w' not far from the Castle, where we
went ashore, dryed and refreshed, and y° went to the Island, p'formed
o' work, returned, praised be the Lord. Some thanked God, and some
wished we had been drowned — Soone after [he] y' wished we had
been drowned, was himself drowned about the same place w' we w'
so wonderfully delivered" — "day 12"^ the Indians came off the Island
— Capt. Gookins cars for them at Cambridg."**
" Gookin was a very Moses in those pious efforts on behalf of the
Indians of which Eliot was the Aaron."lt — His friend Eliot in a letter
to Robert Boyle calls him " a pillar in our Indian work."|1:
Gookin by his inflexible integrity and earnest action, gradually re-
gained the popular confidence, particularly by his bold and strong sup-
port of the charter against the machinations of the infamous Randolph,
the evil genius of New England " who exhibited to the Lords of the
Council, articles of high misdemeanor against him and others." He
drew up a remonstrance against sending an agent to England, and as
the paper is an important document, it may be published in a future
number.
Gookin in "his old age " wrote " The History of New England," in
eight Books, which he left in manuscript, and which is now supposed to
be lost. In the close of the 3rd Book he gave " a brief account of the
author's life, and the reasons inducing him to remove himself and
family into New England."^§
* Chap. V.
t Second volume of the Transactions of the American Antiquarian Society.
X Baylies' " Memoir of Plymouth," Vol. II., Part 3, p. 64.
§ First Church Records, Roxbury. — Bliss's History of Rehoboth, pp. 101, '2.
11 Deputy- Governor of Massachusetts, President of' Maine, &c. &c.
Tf Chief-Justice of the Province, Lieutenant-Governor, &c. &;c.
** First Chh Records, Roxbury.
tt MS. of the Rev. Samuel Sewall of Burlington, Ms.
it Birch's Life of Boyle, p. 437.
\\ Massachusetts Historical Collections, Vol. I., pp. 224, '5
352 Genealogies. [Oct.
In 1681, when about 70 years of age, he was appointed Major Gen-
eral of the Colony*
Chief-Justice Samuel Sewall, in his journal of March 18, 168?, says,
" I go to Charlestown Lecture, and y° w"* Capt. Hutchinson to see
dying Major Gookin : He speaks to us, March 19, Saterday ab' 5 or 6
in y* Morn. Major Daniel Gookin dies, a right good man — Tuesday,
March 22, 1686-7, Major Gookin buried."
His resting-place, in the south-east corner of the old Cambridge
burying-ground, is beneath a brick monument covered with a stone
slab, bearing this inscription, thus :
Here lyeth intered
y« body of Major Gen*:!-
Daniel Gookings, aged
75 yeares, who
departed this life
y« IQth of March,
1686-7
Johnson, who was from the County of Kent, and who knew Gookin,
terms him " a Kentish Soldier;" t and the following evidence from the
correspondence of Gov. Charles Gookin, the grandson of Sir Vincent
Gookin, with a grandson of Gen. Gookin, confirms the presumption of
the General's descent from Daniel, the brother of Sir Vincent.
" Philadelphia, Nov. 28, 1709. I assure you that the account you
gave me of that part of our family settled in America, was extremely
satisfactory. . . The Spring will be a time of some leisure with me ; I
mean from the beginning of March to the last of April. I purpose,
God willing, to pass one part of that time with you and others, our re-
lations at Boston." And in another letter, dated " 9"'- 22d. 1710:" " By
letters from Ireland I am informed two of our relatives are lately dead,
viz. Robert Gookin, son of my uncle Robert, and Augustine Gookin,
eldest son of my uncle Charles.'" " By the packet I have letters from
the Proprietors, &;c.
D'' Coss° y very affec*^ Kinsman
and Serv't
Charles Gookin.?
(To be continued.)
THE FOSTER FAMILY.
I. Reginald Foster was the venerable patriarch of the family in
America. He was descended from an ancient and respectable family
settled in the west of England, connected with those of the name in
the north of England, who wrote their name Forstcr, and were distin-
guished for their exploits against tlie Scots mentioned in " The Lay of
the Last Minstrel" and in " Marmion." He came from England at the
time so many emigrated to Massachusetts, in 1638, and with his family
was on board one of the vessels embargoed by King Charles I. He
settled at Ipswich in the county of Essex, with his ivife,five smu, and
* Ilutcliinson's History, pp. .I'U, 335. t MS. and p. 113 of the Register,
t " Wonder Working Providence," Ch. 26.
1847.] The Foster Family. 353
tivo daughters ; where he lived to extreme old age, with as much peace
aud happiness as was compatible with his circumstances in the settle-
ment of a new country. The names of his Jive sons who came with
him from England, were 1. Abraham; 2. Reginald; 3. William; 4. Isaac;
and 5. Jacob, (ancestor of the Connecticut, New York, and New Jer-
sey Fosters.) One of the daughters who came with him from England
married first a Wood, and after his death she married a Peabody. His
other daughter married a Story, ancestor of Dr. Story, formerly of
Boston, aud of the late Judge Story. It is remarkable of this family,
that they all lived to extreme old age, all married, and all had large
families from whom are descended a very numerous progeny settled in
various parts of the United States.
II. Abraham Foster, (son of Reginald,) was born at Exeter in Eng-
land, in the year 1622, and at sixteen years of age came with his father
and settled in Ipswich, where he married and had children as follows :
I. Ejihraini, b. Oct. 9, 1657; 2. Abraham, b. Oct. 16, 1659; 3. Benjamin,
b. 1670; 4. Ebenezer, born July 15, 1672; 5. Mehetabel, b. Oct. 12, 1675;
6. Caleb, b. Nov. 9, 1677. He lived to old age, dying Jan. 25, 1711, a.
89 years.
III. Ephraim Foster, (son of Abraham and grandson of Reginald,)
b. at Ipswich, Oct. 9, 1657, m. Hannah Eames and settled in Andover,
Ms., where he had the following children : 1. Rose, b. May 9, 1678, d.
1692; 2. Hannah, b. May 28, 1682, d. young; 3. Hannah, b. May 15,
1684, m. Timothy Styles of Boxford, and had a very numerous progeny
living in 1777; 4. Jemima, b. Feb. 25, 1686, m. Ezekiel Ladd ; 5.
Ephraim, b. March 12, 1687, m. Jan. 11, 1716, to Abigail Poor of New-
bury, and settled at Andover; 6. John, b. March 26, 1690, m. Jan. 17,
1715, to Rebecca Roivland ; 7. Gideon, b. May 13, 1692; 8. David, b.
April 18, 1694; 9, Moses, b. Sept. 27, 1696; 10. Aaro7i, b. April 21, 1699;
II. Joshua, b. March 13, 1702.
IV. Ephraim Foster, (son of Ephraim,) b. in Andover, March 12,
1687. He was a blacksmith and settled at Andover, where he d.
April 8, 1738, in the 52nd year of his age. His wife was Abigail Poor
of Newbury. They had six children, of whom only one arrived at
years of maturity ; namely, Jedediah, b. Oct. 10, 1726. The widow
Abigail Foster m. Capt. Fry, and d. Aug. 28, 1747.
V. Jedediah Foster, (son of Ephraim,) b. at Andover, Oct. 10, 1726,
graduated at H. C. 1744. He soon after went to Brookfield in the
county of Worcester, and engaged in mercantile pursuits with Briga-
dier-General Joseph Dwight, whose daughter Dorothy he m. May 18,
1749. He was a man very much trusted and respected. He sustained
various offices ; was a Deacon of the church in the first parish ; Major
in the militia ; Judge of Probate for the County ; Judge of the Supreme
Judicial Court of Massachusetts ; a member of the Legislature several
times, aud of the Convention for framing a Constitution for the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts. He died, Oct. 17, 1779, aged 53. A
sermon was preached on the occasion of his death, by Nathan Fiske,
D. D., in which he gave him a high character for usefulness in church
and state. His children were 1. Pamela, b. Aug. 12, 1750, d. Jan. 19,
1751 ; 2. Theodore, b. April 29, 1752, O. S., graduated at the College
in Rhode Island, (now Brown University,) 1770, (ad eundem, Dart-
mouth. 1786.) m. 1. Lydia Fenner, daughter of Gov. Fenner ; 2. Esther
Bowen Millard. He was a lawyer of distinction ; was Senator
in Congress from Rhode Island thirteen years; was 3, lover of the
354 Genealogies. [Oct.
study of antiquities, particularly American ; and made considerable
collections toward a history of Rhode Island, which he planned, but
from habits of procrastination never executed. In the preface to his
Life of Roger Williams, Knowles used what he found advantageous
to his purpose among Mr. Foster's papers. Mr. Foster died in Provi-
dence, at the house of his daughter, Mrs. Stephen Tillinghast, 183- ;
3. Theophilus,'b. March 16, 1754, d. in Wilmington, Vt, about nine
years since, a farmer; A.Abigail, b. Jan. 10, 1756, d. July 25, 1779,
never married ; 5 Dwight, b. Dec. 7, 1757, d. April 23, 1823; 6. Pere-
grine, b. Dec. 28, 1759, m. a Mrs. Bradshaw, settled in Marietta, Ohio,
where he d. in 1805, having been a man of great energy. He left a
number of children, two of whom are now living in Ohio ; 7. Ruth,
m. Hon. Thomas Ives, a lawyer and extensive farmer in Great Bar-
rington, Berkshire county, Massachusetts.
VI. DwiGHT Foster, (son of Jedediah,) b. at Brookfield, Ms., Dec. 7,
1757, graduated at the College in Rhode Island, 1774, (M. A. ad
eundem. Harvard ;) taught school at several places, studied law partly
with his brother Theodore at Providence and partly with the celebrated
Major Joseph Hawley at Northampton, commenced the practice of law
at Providence, R. I, but, immediately upon the death of his father,
Oct. 17, 1779, removed to Brookfield, and was chosen to supply the
vacancy from Brookfield in the Convention for forming the Constitu-
tion of Massachusetts, created by his father's death. He m. Rebecca
Faulkner, May 7,' 1783. She was the eldest daughter of Col. Francis
Faulkner of Acton, and had two brothers, graduates at Harvard College,
namely, Luther, 1802, William Emerson, 1797. Mr. Foster was a law-
yer of extensive practice, and sustained many offices of trust and honor,
having been High-SherifF of the County, Representative in Congress,
Senator in Congress from Massachusetts, Elector of President, Chief-
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Worcester,
and member of the Executive Council of Massachusetts. He was a
man of very considerable acquirements, of great dignity and suavity
of manners, and of unbending integrity. He died in Brookfield, April
23, 1823, having been for some years laid aside from active usefulness,
by disease. His children were 1. Pamela, b. March 4, 1784, d. unmarried,
Sept. 16, 1807 ; 2. Algernon Sidney, b. Nov. 22, 1785, d. at Brookfield,
July 25, 1823, never married ; 3. Sophia Dwight, b. July 30, 1787, m.
Samuel M. Burnside, Esq , an attorney of Worcester, Oct. 1816, where
she now lives ; 4. Alfred Dwight, b. July 26, 1600.
VII. Alfred Dwight, (son of Dwight Foster,) was born at Brookfield,
July 26, 1800, received his preparatory education by private instruction
and at Leicester Academy, graduated at Harvard College in 1819, and
studied law at Worcester with Samuel M. Burnside, Esq. He resides
at Worcester, and has represented that town in General Court, and
been a member of the Governor's Council. He is a Trustee of
Leicester Academy and of Amherst College, has been a Trustee of
the Slate Lunatic Hospital, and its Treasurer ever since its establish-
ment.
He married Lydia Stiles, daughter of John W. Stiles, Esq., of Wor-
cester, Feb., 1828. and has three children; Dwight, b. Dec. 13, 1828;
Mary Stiles, b. May 23, 1830 ; and Rebecca Faulkner, b. April 1, 1832.
They are all living, and Dwight is a member of the Senior Class in
Yale College.
1847.]
Different Degrees of Kindred.
355
ILLUSTRATIONS OF GENEALOGY.
BY LEMUEL SHATTUCK, ESQ.
NAMES AND DEFINITIONS OF THE DIFFERENT DEGREES OF KINDRED.
The terms used to designate the different degrees of consanguinity
and relationship are often indefinitely or erroneously used. For the
purpose of defining them accurately, and introducing a more correct use
of them, this article, embracing the following diagram, is prepared*
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1. Husband and Wife. A man married to a woman, is the husband
of that woman ; as in the diagram, the first circle, numbered 1,
* In the diagram, the circles represent males, and the squares represent females. The dot-
led lines connect blood and marriage relations, and solid lines connect relations by adoption.
M signifies married and U unmarried.
356 Names and Definitions of the [Oct*
represents the husband of square 2, which represents the wife ;
and circles 3 and 5, are husbands of square 4 ; and such a woman,
is the ivife of such a man ; as 2 is the wife of 1, and 4 is the
wife of 3 and 5.
2. Father and Mother. When a child results from the union or mar-
riage of a husband and wife, such husband is the lawful father,
and such wife is the lawful mother of such lawful child ; as 6,
7, 9, and 10, are the lawful children of 1 and 2. The terra
parent is synonymous with father and mother. So papa and
mamma, in a familiar sense, are used for father and mother.
3. Father-in-law and Mother-in-law. A faiher is father-in-law to the
person whom his child marries ; and a mother is tnother -in-law
to the same person ; as 7 marries 8, therefore 1 is father-in-law,
and 2 mother-in-law, to 8.
4. Step-father and Step-mother. A man who marries a woman, having
children by another man, is step-father to such children ; and a
woman who marries a man having children by another woman,
is step-mother to such children. As the man 3, marrying 4, a
widow having three children, 11, 12, and 14, by her former hus-
band 5, is step-father to those children. The woman 28, married
two husbands, 27 and 29, both of whom had been married before,
and had children, (the former had had by his first wife 26, 34 ;
and the latter had had 36 and 37, by his first wife 30,) and she
is step-mother to 34, and 36, and 37. Some define father-in-
law and step-father, as synonymous. This definition seems to
be erroneous. Mistakes are also made in defining step-father
as the father of an orphan. It may or may not be so ; as will
appear from the following definitions and illustrations.
5. Stej^father -in-law and Steji -mother-in-law. A man, whose step-
child marries, is step-father-in-law to the person whom such
child marries ; and the woman, under the same connections, is
step-mother-in-law to such child. As 28 is step-mother-in-law
to 35, and 3 is step-father-in-law to 10.
6. Natural father and Natural mother. The father and mother of a
child who were not married are called the natural j^arents of
such a child ; as 13 and 14 not married had 21 and 22, and
are the natural father and natural mother of those children.
7. Putative father. One who is reported, or supposed to be the father.
8. Adoptive father and Adoptive mother. A man who adopts the
children of another, as his own, and makes them heirs with his
other children, if he- has any, is the adaptive father, and the
woman who does the same thing is the adopttive mother of such
children. As illustrated by the diagram on the preceding page,
the woman 19 adopted 28 as her own child, and thus became
her adoptive mother ; and the man 12 adopted the orphan 20,
and became his adoptive father. A person who takes a child to
bring up merely, should not be considered as the adoptive father
or mother of such child. In this connection we observe that
Foster-father is a term which designates one who takes the place
of a father in providing for and educating a child, yet not
adopted as his own ; and Foster-mother is one who acts as a
mother in nursing and educating a child, which is not her own
nor adopted as such. From these definitions the meaning of
Foster son or daughter, brother or sister, may be ascertained.
1847.] Different Degrees of Kindred. 357
9. Son and Daughter. The male child of a father or mother is called
the son, and the female child is called the daughter of such
father or mother ; as 7 is the son, and 6 is the daughter of 1.
10. Son-in-law and daughter -in-laio. The husband of a daughter is
her father's or mother's son-in-laiv ; and the wife of a sou is his
father's or mother's daughter-in-law ; as 10, the husband of 11,
is the son-in-law of 4 and 5; and 8, the wife of 7, is the daugh-
ter-in-law of 1 and 2.
11. Step-sons and Step-daughters. The sons or daughters of one and
the same parent, (the other being dead,) who marries another
man or woman, are step-sons or step-daughters to such man or
woman. They are not sons or daughters-in-law ; they are not
always, though they sometimes may be, orphans. As 12 and
14 are the step-sons, and 11 the step-daughter, of 3. (See 4.)
12. Step-son-in-law and Step-daughter-in-law. A man who marries a
step-child is the step-son-in-law of such child's step-father or
mother; and the woman who marries a step-child is step-daugh-
ter-in-law to such child's step-father or mother; as 10 is step-
son-in-law of 3, and 35 is step-daughter-in-law of 28.
13. Natural son and Natural daughter. Sons or daughters born of
parents not married are called natural sons or natural daughters,
illegitimate sons or illegitimate daughters, or bastards ; as 21 is the
natural son, and 22 the natural daughter, of 14.
14. Posthumous son or Posthumous daughter. A son or daughter born
after the death of the father, is technically called a posthumous
son or daughter of such deceased parent. If single, may be
called a posthumous child, and if twins, posthumous children.
There is another class of children ; namely, ezsecti vel editi, not
technically, 7iati. These are children taken from the mother,
by a surgical operation.
15. Adopted sons and Adopted daughters. The sons or daughters, who
are taken by persons not their parents as their own children,
are adopted sons, or adopted daughters. As the male 20 is the
adopted son of 12, and the female 28 is the adopted daughter of
19. (See 8.)
16. Brother and Sister. The male children of one parent, or the same
parents, are brothers, and the female children are sisters ; as 7,
9, and 10 are brothers, and 6 a sister, being all children of 1.
17. Half-brothers and Half-sisters. Male children having the same
father, but a different mother, or the same mother but a different
father, are half-brothers, and female children having like parents
are half-sisters; as 49 and 50, children by the first marriage of
43 with 42, are half-brother and sister of 52 and 53, the children
of the second marriage of 43 with 44.
18. Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law. The man who marries a woman
is a brother-in-law to her brother or sister, and the woman who
marries a man is a sister-in-laio to his brother or sister ; as 43 is
brother-in-law of 41 because he marries his sister 42, and 8 is
sister-in-law of 6, 9. and 10, because she marries their brother,
7. The man who marries a sister of one's wife, or husband, is
not, strictly speaking, a brother-in-law, but the wife's or hus-
band's brother-in-law; and the woman who marries a brother of
one's wife or husband is not, strictly speaking, a sister-in-law,
358 Names and Definitions of the [Oct.
but the wife's or husband's sister-in-law, though these terms are
not unfrequently thus loosely used.
19. Stcjj-brother and Step-sister. The male children by one marriage,
if one parent dies, and the surviving parent marries again to
a widow or widower having children, are stejj -brothers to the
children of such widow or widower, and the female children,
having like parents, are step • sisters ; as 58, a man, married 59, a
widow, for his first wife, with one child, 64 ; and for his second
wife 60, a widow with two children, 65, a son, and 66, a daughter.
The last two are step-brother and sister of 64.
20. Cousins. The children of one brother or sister are cousins to the
children of another brother or sister, and are called first cousins
or cousins-german ; as 15 is a cousin to 17 and 18, being chil-
dren of two brothers, 7 and 10. Cousin was sometimes used
in ancient wills and other legal instruments as synonymous
with nephew and niece, and in a loose sense for any relation
more remote than brother or sister. The term kinsman is often
found also in ancient wills and other legal instruments, and it
is sometimes used as synonymous with cousin, nephew, or
niece ; but its meaning is not sufficiently definite to designate
any particular relationship. It is used indiscriminately for va-
rious relationships, but generally for those of remote degree.
21. Half-cousins. The children of a half-brother or half-sister are
half cousins to each other ; as 57 and 58, being children of 50, a
half-brother of 52 and 53, would be half-cousin of the children
of 52 and 53, if they had any, though none are put down in the
diagram.
22. Second Cousins. The children of cousins are second cousins ; as
23 and 24 are second cousins of 27, or great-grandchildren of 1
and 2, and 4 and 5. It is erroneous to say that the children of
first cousins are second cousins to first cousins. (See 25.)
23. Third Cousitis. The children of a second cousin, or the great-
grandchildren of a brother or sister, are third cousins ; as 31 and
32 are third cousins of 34.
The remarks will apply (o 4th, 5th, 6th, and more remote
cousins, as the children of the next degree of descent may be
designated. As 72 marries 73, his eighth cousin, being lineal
descendants of the ninth degree from 1 and 2.
24. Nephew and Niece. The male children of a brother or sister are
nephews, ^ni\ the female children of a brother or sister are nieces
to such brother or sister ; as 17 and 18 are nephews, and 15 is a
niece, of 0 and 9. The same descendants of half-brothers and
half-sisters are half nephews and half-nieces; as 5'd is a half-
nephew and 57 is a half-niece of 52 and 53.
25. Cousin-nepheiv and Cousin-niece. The male children of cousins
are cousin-nephews, and the female children of cousins are
cousin-nieces to such cousins. They are sometimes called cous-
ins' sons and cousins' daughters. "The same children are grand-
nephews or grand-nieces to brothers or sisters ; or half-cousin-
nephews, or half-cousin-nieces, half-grand-nephews, or half-
grand-nieces, as the case maybe; as 27, a son of 19, and 23,
a daughter of 15, the 27 is a cousin-nephew of 15, and 23 is a
cousin-niece of 18, or grand-nephew to 6, or grand-niece to 10.
1847.] Different Degrees of Kindred. 359
26. Second-cousin-nephews a?id Second-cousin-nieces, The male chil-
dren of second cousins are second-cousin-nejiheus, and the female
children are second-cousin-nieces to such second cousins ; or the
same children are great-grand-nephews or great-grand-nieces to
brothers and sisters, or half of each, as the case may be ; as 31
and 32, a son and a daughter of 24, who is second cousin of 27,
are second-cousiu-nephew and niece to 27 ; or grand-cousin-
ncphew or niece to 18, or great-grand-nephew and niece to 10.
The same may be said in respect to more remote degrees of
kindred.
27. Grandfather and Grandmother. The father of one's father is his
grandfather, and the mother of one's father is his grandmother.
The father and mother of one's mother are also his grandfather
and grandmother. The father of one's grandfather is called his
great-grandfather, and so of his grandmother, and so on, the
word great being added to each preceding generation. One is
called \}ciQ paternal ancestor, and the other is called the maternal
ancestor. As 1 is called the grandfather and 2 the grandmother
of 15, 17, and 18. They are great-grandparents to 23, 24, and
27, and an additional great to each generation will express the
degree of kindred. There may also be a step-graudfather and
a step-grandmother.
28. TJncle and Aunt. The brother of the father or mother of a child is
the uncle of that child, and the sister of such father or mother is
its aunt; or half-uncle or half-aunt, or step-uncle or step-aunt, as
the case may be ; as 9 and 10 are the uncles and 6 the aunt, of 15.
29. Great-uncle and Great-aunt. The brother of the grandfather or
grandmother of a child is \\\q great-tmcle of that child, and the
sister of such grandfather or grandmother 'vs,\\.-s, great- aunt; or
half-great-uncle or half-great-aunt, or step-great-uncle or step-
great-aunt. As 9 and 10 are the great-uncles of 23 and 24, and
6 is the great-aunt of 27. So on in more remote degrees of
kindred, by adding ^reai to each preceding degree.
The nephews and nieces of uncles and aunts are cousins to
each other, or second cousins, third cousins, &c., as the degree
of kindred may be.
30. Great-uncle-ncfheiv and Great-uncle-niece. The children of one's
great-uncles and great-aunts are great-uncle-nephews or great-
uncle -nieces, or great-aunt-nephews or great-aunt-nieces to such
one ; or the same individuals are cousins to his father or mother.
31. Grandson and Granddaughter. The children of sons or daughters
are grandsons or granddaughters ; and the children of grand-
children are great-grandchildren, and in more remote genera-
tions the degree of kindred is expressed by the word gi-eai
repeated for each generation, or by a number prefixed to the
generation which is indicative of the kindred.
These terms might be extended to more remote degrees of kindred;
but those already given are deemed sufficient for the purpose in view,
and will suggest the others.
360
Death and Age of Distinguished Persons.
[Oct.
ARMS OF THE FARMER FAMILY.
Since Mr. Farmer prepared his Gene-
alogical Account of the Farmer Family,
new works on Arms and Pedigrees have
been published, which throw light on
these subjects. Mr. Farmer supposes
that the names of Farmer and Fermor
were originally the same ; we will here
add what the Messrs. Burke say on this
subject.
"Farmer, or Fermor, (formerly of
Mount Hovel, Co. Cork, and Dunsinane,
Co. Wexford, now [1846] borne by
Hugh Hovel Baskerville Farmer,
Esq.) Ar. a fesse sa. betw. three lions'
heads erased gu. ; the same as the Earls
of Pomfret. Robert Fermor, third son of
Sir George Fermor, of Easton Neston,
Co. Northampton, and Mary Curzon, his
wife, went to Ireland temp. Queen Eliz-
abeth, where he obtained for his services
from the crown grants of land, cliiefiy in
the counties of Cork and Tipperary, and
was the founder of this branch of the
Fermor family. Crest — A lion's head
erased gu. Motto — Fortis et fidelis."
Besides the families mentioned in the
Genealogical Memoir of the Farmer Family, there are many others enumerated
in the new Heraldic Dictionary of the authors above named, but all of them
appear to have originated from two, perhaps from one ancestor.
In the Burkes's Peerage and Baronetage there is a pedigree of that branch of
the family to which the above named H. H. Baskerville Farmer belongs, and in
the '' Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies," (by the same authors,) there is another
pedigree, of the Fermors of Welches. In the latter, they say, " The family
out of France in the reign of Edward III., and branches of it
Arms of the Farmer Family, as described in the
Appendix to the Genealogical Memoir., page 33.
came originally
continued to a recent period in Picardy, where probably the name may yet be
found."
DEATH AND AGE OF DISTINGUISHED PERSONS MENTIONED
IN THE SCRIPTURES, ACCORDING TO THE HEBREW CHRO-
NOLOGY.
Name.
Adam d.
Enoch d.
Seih d.
Cainan d.
Mahalaleel d
Jared d.
Lamech d.
Methuselah d.
Pel eg
Nahor
Noah
Reu
Serug
Terah
Arphaxad
d.
d.
d.
d.
d.
d.
d.
Died.
3074, a.
3017, a.
2962, a.
2769, a.
2714, a.
2582, a.
2353, a.
2349, a.
2008, a.
2007, a.
1998, a.
1978, a.
1955, a.
1921, a.
1908, a.
Aged.
930.
365.
912.
910.
895.
962.
777.
969.
239.
148.
950,
239.
230.
205.
438,
Name.
Salah
Shem
Abraham
Heber
Ishmael
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
Levi
Cohath
Amram
Aaron
Moses
Joshua
Eli
Died.
d. 1878, a.
d. 1846, a.
d. 1821, a.
d. 1817, a.
d. 1773. a.
d. 1716,' a.
d. 1689, a.
d. 1635, a.
d. 1619, a.
d. 1578, a.
d. 1514, a.
d. 1452, a.
d. 1451, a.
d. 1426, a.
d. 1117, a.
Aged.
433.
600,
175.
464.
137.
180.
147,
110.
137.
133.
137.
123,
110.
110.
98.
1847.] Memoir of the Rev. Z. S. Moore, D. D. 361
MEMOIR OF REV. ZEPHANIAH SWIFT MOORE, D. D., PRESIDENT
OF AMHERST COLLEGE.
BY HON. EMORY WASHBURN OF WORCESTER.
The name of Dr. Moore is associated in the mind of the writer
with scenes of childhood and impressions which leave the most indel-
ible traces upon the memory.
The old church in which he preached stands before me with its
square pews, its " body seats," its high box of a pulpit, surrounded by
a formidable " soundina; board," and the soft earnest tones of the
preacher's voice as he pressed home the truths which he uttered to a
listening congregation, still linger on the ear, though time has left
scarce a trace to the outward eye, as they then appeared, of either
preacher, or church, or congregation.
The preacher has long been gathered to his fathers, his corporeal
frame with its fine form and stately proportions has long since mingled
with the dust, but the impressions of respect with which the mind of
childhood regarded him as great among the wise and good men of the
land, and which were in no degree weakened by the sure test of our
intimate knowledge of the character of his mind and heart in the
familiar intercourse of raaturer life, are still as vivid as ever.
At the time at which this sketch begins, Dr. Moore was minister of
the then only Congregational Church and Society in Leicester, Ms.
He was settled there Jan. 10, 1708, upon a salary of $400, and remained
the pastor of that church until Oct. 28, lSll,when he removed to Dart-
mouth College, to assume the duties of the Professorship of Languages
in that important institution, to which he had been afipointed.
As this was the only society to which he ever held that relation, it
may be the most proper place in which to speak of his ministerial
character.
Few men have stood higher in the estimate of those who knew him
best. He had few striking brilliant points of character, yet he had so
many of the best qualifications of a parish minister, and these so hap-
pily blended, that his influence was far more extensively and dee[)ly
felt than that of many whose reputation for eloquence has been the
most distinguished.
In every thing that related to his parochial duties he was well nigh
faultless. There was a dignity and urbanity of manner that won the
esteem, while it commanded the respect of young and old. In his
social intercourse with his people, he was a welcome and most inter-
esting companion, and upon the young, both in the schools and in
casual interviews, when occasionally thrown in his way, he always
left the impression of being a kind and instructive guide, which gained
their confidence and affection.
He was a man of such systematic economy of time, that, although
he left none of the multifarious duties of his situation undischarged,
he was able to pursue a constant and unwearied course of study, by
which, in addition to his attainments as a preacher, he was able to hold
a respectable if not a high rank as a scholar.
His sermons were models of purity of style and clearness of thought.
There was nothing loose, careless or slovenly about any of his pulpit
exercises. In his mode of delivering them, he had little of impassioned
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362 Memoir of the [Oct.
eloquence or action. His voice, though not loud, was uncommonly
clear and pleasant in its tones, and though he never attempted to carry
away his audience by striking metaphors or stirring appeals, he rarely,
if ever, fell below the point at which he aimed.
Not only was he able to accomplish the duties of a minister of the
gospel in the manner already described, but was from 1798 to 1812 an
active member of the Board of Trustees of Leicester Academy, one of
the oldest and most respectable literary institutions in Massachusetts,
and, upon Mr. Adams (afterwards Prof. Adams of Dartmouth College,)
resigning the place of Erincipal of that Academy, in 1806, he filled that
office for the term of one year with ability and entire success.
During his connection with his people in Leicester, there was a
uniform state of harmony prevailing between him and the society,
which is rarely witnessed in this day of superior light and freedom !
It was not deemed the duly of every minister then to become the con-
vert of every new ism that happened to be broached, nor was it
thought the true way to win souls, to carry on a crusade against na-
tional sins at the expense of domestic duties.
And when, at last, the connection between him and his society was
severed, there was but one feeling, and that of deep regret, that they
were to lose a j^astor whom they esteemed, and a friend whom they
loved. The whole parish assembled when he left town, to give him
their parting good wishes, and many of them attended him several
miles on his way, as a mark of the respect which they all felt.
Soon after his settlement in Leicester, he married Phebe, daughter
of Thomas Drury, Esq., of Ward, (now Auburn,) in whom he found a
helpmate and a companion suited to his taste, and to whom he was
greatly indebted for the orderly arrangement of his family affairs, by
which he was enabled to devote so much of his time to his study and
his people. Though in the receipt only of the humble salary which
has been mentioned, his table was always plentifully spread, his house
was the pattern of neatness and order, and all who shared its hospitali-
ties felt how much of a minister's ability to wring out of a scanty salary
the means of being liberal, depends upon her who has the charge of
his household.
The rank which Dr. Moore attained in life has much in it to encour-
age youno: men in their struggles to rise by their own exertions and
win success by their own merits. He had neither the aid of wealth
nor family influence to sustain him in the outset. His father was a
farmer, by no means affluent, who removed from Palmer in this State,
where the subject of this notice was born, Nov. 20, 1770, to Wilming-
ton, Vt., when he was about seven or eight years of age. He there
labored ii|)on his father's farm till about eighteen years of age, and
although he always possessed an inquiring mind and a decided taste
for scientific investigation, he found but few opportunities for cultivat-
ing it, as the means of education at that time enjoyed in thai part of
Vermont were exceedingly limited.
At that age, having resolved to obtain an education, he went through
a course of preparatory studies at Bennington Academy, and the fol-
lowinix year entered Dartn)outh College, where he graduated in 1793.
He there was a most industrious and devoted student, rising, a consid-
erable portion of the year, some hours before light, and justly sustained
a high rr\nk in his class ; and at the lime of his graduation delivered the
Philosophical Oration, then one of the highest honors among the com-
mencement exercises at that college.
0
1847.] Rev. Z. S, Moore, D. D. 363
After leaving college he was engaged a year as Principal of the
Londonderry Academy in New Hampshire, after which he commenced
the study of theology under the instruction of Ptev. Dr. Charles Backus
of Somers, Ct., and was licensed to preach, Feb. 3, 1796. As this was
before the day of theological seminaries, students in divinity were
obliged to content themselves with private tuition, and the number of
those who, from time to time, resorted to Dr. Backus for this purpose,
is a strong proof of the estimation in which he was held as a profound
scholar and divine.
Dr. Moore filled the place of Professor of Languages in Dartmouth
College with great acceptance, till the commencement of 1815, when,
having been elected President of Williams College, he resigned and
removed to Williarastown. There he remained until he became the
first President of Amherst College, (then Collegiate Institution,) in
1821. He remained at the head of that institution till his death, which
took place after a brief sickness, on the 29th of June, 1823, in the 53rd
year of his age.
Although justly held in high estimation as a minister, it was in his
character as a college officer that he shone most conspicuously. His
tastes and habits of thought and application fitted him peculiarly for
that place. His learning, though for obvious reasons not very profound,
was nevertheless accurate, and his mind so firmly disciplined that it
could readily be brought into use whenever occasion called for it. No
man however was further from every thing like pedantry or display.
He delighted in exciting a love of knowledge in the minds of the
young, and was always ready to aid them in its pursuit by ready and
varied illustrations, drawn from the rich storehouse of his own mind.
No one ever sat at his table or spent a half hour in his study, or trav-
elled with him in a stage-coach, without feeling that he was made
wiser, if not better by it.
Although called upon to meet heavy responsibilities and encounter
difficulties and embarrassments in the offices which he held, he never,
for a moment, shrunk from meeting and sustaining them. Though
diffident and even self-distrustful, he never seemed to know the emo-
tion of fear in the course of duty. With all his blandness of manner
and uniform equanimity of temper, his firmness was rarely if ever
shaken. He was connected with Dartmouth College during some of
its dark hours ; but he never wavered in his faithfulness to his trust.
When he took the office of President of Williams College, the
institution was in a low and feeljle condition. Many doubted if, in its
present location, it would ever rise to the rank it ought to hold, and it
was thought the public good required its removal to a more central and
accessible point in the Commonwealth. Of this number was Dr. Moore,
and he consequently took an active part in promoting such a measure.
Great opposition to this was made by many friends of the College, and
much dissatisfaction was felt by some that the President siiould have
lent his influence in favor of such a removal. Yet, although the meas-
ure failed, no one ever thought of charging Dr. Moore with neglecting
his duties to the College, or of being actuated by any thing but a proper
regard for the institution under his charge
He was, however, willing to take charge of an institution which
might be located near the place to which he would have removed
Williams College, and consequently, upon the invitation of the Trus-
tees of the Collegiate Institution at Amherst, became its first President,
364 Memoir of the Rev. Z. S. Moore, D. D. [Oct.
in the autumn of 1821, and devoted the whole energies of his mind to
raise and establish it in an honorable rank among the colleges of New
England.
It was in this field, while engaged in this struggle, that he fell with
his armor upon him, in the midst of his strength and usefulness. He
was mourned as a public loss to the cause of learning, of education,
and of the church, and his memory will long be cherished wherever
he was known.
If there was any point in which Dr. Moore particularly excelled as
a college officer, it was in the matter of government. In this he was
unsurpassed. Though rarely, if ever, betrayed into a harsh or hasty
expression, and even though when most tried he was able to command
that uniform blandness of manner that went far towards healing the
pain he inflicted, yet that student must be hardened or obtuse indeed,
who could stand before his rebuke, or fail to yield to the requirements
he imposed. He had, withal, the love and esteem of his pupils, who
looked up to him as a counsellor and friend as well as a teacher.
We have alluded to the family of Dr. Moore, and are able to add
only a brief trace of his genealogy.
His father's name was Judah, who was born in Worcester, May 24,
1730. His mother's name originally was Mary Swift, the daughter of
Zephaniah Swift. She was born at Sandwich. Her mother was
Lydia, the daughter of Chipman. They were married May 23,
1753. The father of Judah was Jonathan, and his mother, Mary. They
had five children; Eliphalet, b. March 31, 1722; Asahel, b. Oct. 3,
1723; Francis, b. July 2o, 1726; Mary, b. Aug. 13, 1728; and Judah.
Jonathan was born in Sudbury, and was one of seven brothers. Their
father was a native of Lancashire, England. Jonathan removed to
Worcester about 1722, and died there in the early part of 1732. His
wife was the daughter of the Hon. Francis Fuliam, for many years
Chief-Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Mid-
dlesex. He held the office of Judge of that court from 1719 to 1755,
besides other important places, such as Colonel in the Militia, Member
of the Council, &,c. He at one time resided in Sudbury, and became
a member of the church in Weston at the " Farms," so called, at its
organization in 1709. He died in Weston, Jan. 18, 1758, at the age of
87.
The father of Dr. Moore had five children, three sons and two
daugliters. One of the sons settled as a farmer in Wilmington, Vt.,
and had a family of children. One sister married Warriner, the
ancestor of the very respectable families of that name in Springfield,
Ms. The other married the Ptev. Winslow Packard, who was born in
Bridgewater in 1751, was graduated at Dartmouth College in 1777, set-
tled over a church and society in Wilmington, Vt., July, 1781, and died
Oct. 12, 1781. She afterwards married Ptcv. Edmund Mills, who was
born in Kent, Ct., in 1752, was graduated at Yale College in 1775,
settled over the church and society in Sutton, Ms., Jime 29, 1790, and
died at the age of 74, Nov. 7, 1825. After his decease she married
the late eminent llev. Dr. Emmons of Franklin.
Dr. Moore left no children. His widow still survives, the respected
relict of one whose interests and success in life she did so much to
advance by her counsel and her aid.
1847.] Memoir of Albert G. Upham, M. D. 365
MEMOIR OF ALBERT G. UPHAM, M. D., OF BOSTON.
"We named, in our last number, the decease of Dr. Albert G. Upham
of this city, with the remark that we should insert a brief notice of
him in the present number.
Dr. Upham was one of the original members of the New England
Historic- Genealogical Society, and from his interest in its objects and
his worth of character is entitled to more than a passing notice. He
was born at Rochester, N. H., on the 10th of July, 1819, and was the
youngest child of Hon. Nathaniel Upham, who was a member of
Congress from New Hampshire for the 15th, 16th, and 17th Congresses,
from 1817 to 1823. His grandfather was Rev. Timothy Upham, who
graduated at Harvard University, 1768, and was the first settled min-
ister of Deerfield, N. H., where he officiated for 39 years — until his
decease in 1811.
The mother of Dr. Upham was Judith, only daughter of Hon.
Thomas Cogswell of Gilmanton, N. H., who was a descendant of John
Cogswell, who emigrated to this country and settled in Ipswich in
Massachusetts, in 1635.*
Dr. Upham was early deprived of the advice and guidance of his
father, and became the object of the tender soHcitude of a mother, to
whom he was enthusiastically devoted, and of brothers and sisters,
whose care and kindness were amply repaid in the affection and worth
of the deceased.
From his youth he was an admirer of the works of nature, and an
ardent investigator of her mysteries. He commenced early making
collections in Botany, Ornithology, Mineralogy, and Geology, and
ultimately became deeply versed in these departments of knowledge.
Instead of spending his time in the ordinary amusements of youth, his
leisure hours were devoted to these pursuits. He was often absent
on solitary journeys to the sea-shore, or to the retired scenery of the
interior, with his rifle in hand, and never failed to bring home some
trophy or treasure for his cabinet. On a slight acquaintance with him,
Audubon, the distinguished naturalist, became so interested in his early
attainments in his favorite science, as to present him a copy of his
works, as a mark of his respect and esteem.
From young Upham's love of nature and desire to witness her works
in all their exhibitions, may be traced a peculiar passion for the sea. It
became an early subject of his contemplation, and of his day and night
dreams. This passion it was thought desirable he should indulge, and
at the age of thirteen he was placed under the care of an experienced
ship-master at Kennebunkport, Me., with whom he sailed for New Or-
leans, and thence to Liverpool. He always spoke with delight of his
early acquaintance with the ocean, and of the careering of its wild
waves.
* From a brief work, published by Dr. Upham, on his family history, which we would
recommend as a model for such invesligations, we abstract the fi>llowing- notice of his
early ancestry. His great-grandfather was Timothy Upham of Maiden, Ms., who was
the son of Pliineas Upham, third, of that place, who was tne eldest son of Dea. Pliineas
Upham, who was eldest son of Lieut. Phineas Upham, who died of wounds received in the
capture of the Indian fort at Narra2:anset, Rhode Island, in 107-3.
Lieut. Phineas Upham was the son of John Upham, the original ancestor of the family in
this country, who was born in England in 1-597, and emigrated to this country in 1635, and
was one of the first settlers in Weymouth in the Massachusetts Colony, whence he removed
to Maiden, in 1(348. He died at the advanced age of 84, and his tombstone is still remaining
near the centre of the old churchyard in Maiden.
366 Memoir of [Oct.
Upon his return, he entered on his studies with ardor. He was ad-
mitted to the Fieshman Class in Bovvdoin College, in 1836, and gradu-
ated in 1840, with the high esteem of his classmates and instructors,
and distinguished for his various attainments.
Dr. Upham was destined to die young. It is gratifying to say, that
he was taught early to look from Nature up to Nature's God. While
in college he became interested in the subject of religion. It was a
lime of no particular religions excitement, but he appreciated the im-
jjoriance of the subject, and devoted his attention to the Scriptures,
wiih a sincere desire to learn for himself his duty. The result was a
heartfelt conviction of liis sinfulness by natm-e, the necessity of an
atonement, and of penitence, and faith in Christ. He became an
open and ardent professor of religion, was united with the church in
his native town, in 1838, and was through life a consistent and consci-
entious Christian.
On leaving college, he placed himself under the charge of his
brother, the late lamented Dr. Timothy Upham of Waterford, N. Y.,
and commenced the study of medicine, to which he was led from its
immediate connection with his favorite pursuits. He had an enthusi-
astic oj)inion of the injportance of this study. This was manifest from
the wide and commanding position from which he viewed its relation
to man, and from the deep and ardent devotedness with which he
sought to perfect himself in every branch of knowledge connected with
the study.
Writing from Paris, in October, 1843, he says, "lately four or five
American gentlemen have, by some means or other, found their way
to me, and have sought, through me, to obtain the advice of our most
distinguished men. One poor fellow, wealthy, and in good business,
and perfectly unconcerned in regard to life, consulted, through me,
Rosten. This medical oracle returned for answer that speedy death
was inevitable, that no power under heaven could avert it. Another,
whose friends were exceedingly frightened for him, as he was also for
himself, having me for interpreter, consulted Lonis, who has distin-
guished himself for his works on Phthisis. Louis told him to be of
good cheer, he was perfectly free from disease, and that lie might yet
live to a good old age. He went away like a man who, under sen-
tence of death, has been unexpectedly reprieved. And this is medi-
cine I the voice of fate and doom to some, to others, the bow of joy and
promise. In other words, it is the herald which announces to man the
decrees of Divinity, which time is commissioned to execute. There is
something exceedingly noble in this view of the learned and skilful
physician. He has obtained the acme of human desires ; he has
grasped what escaped the hands both of the astrologer and the alchy-
mist; he reads the destiny of men, which the one vainly sought to do,
and he pours out the elixir of life, for which the other perished in the
pursuit."
Dr. Upham attended the coinses of Medical Lectures at Albany and
Casileton, ajid, at the close of the course in Castleton, was appointed
Professor of Pathological Anatomy in that Institution. His name ap-
pears as Professor in the Catalogue of 1842 In the fall of that year
he embarked for Europe, to continue the fiuthcr prosecution of his
studies at Paris. Soon after his arrival he writes from Paris as fol-
lows. " Feeling deeply on my arrival in France my own ignorance,
and the value of my time, I solemnly resolved not to lose a moment,
1847.] Albert G. Upham, M. D. 367
but to proceed at once to my business In accordance with tliis deter-
mination, the first thing which I learned in this great city was the way
to the dissecting-room ; the nexi, the way to the hospital. Could you
have looked down upon me, on the second day of ray arrival, you
would have seen me in the " Ecole de Medecine," knife in hand, bend-
ing over the cold and lifeless remains of humanity, or in the '• Hotel
Dieu," walking among the hundreds who were suffering under the dif-
ferent diseases which flesh is heir to. Thus you will perceive that
neither time nor money was lost in sight-seeing or idleness. After
finding myself fully established in Paris, I found the course of my daily
life to run thus. Arose at 6 o'clock in the morning, and closed not my
eyes till 12 at night. Of this time two hours were spent in the hos-
pital ; four or five in the dissecting room ; I took two lessons in French a
day, and the remaining hours were spent in the study of Medicine."
Similar perseverance in habits of study and investigation he continued
during his short life.
During his residence in Paris, notwithstanding his strict attention to
his professional pursuits, he gratified his love for the Fine Arts by a
weekly visit to the Louvre, that he might be enabled the better to a[)-
preciate the works of the great masters in Painting and Statuary, in his
contemplated visit to the South of Europe. He also became acquaint-
ed with men distinguished in various branches of science, and with
members of his profession visiting Europe from this country, among
others with Dr. Sewall of Washington, D. C, who transmitted to him,
on his return, the appointment of Corresponding Member of the Na-
tional Institute. He remained at Paris in close attention to his studies,
till the spring of 1844, when he left for a short tour in Germany, Switz-
erland, and Italy, and returned by England to this country, in Septem*
ber following.
His absence abroad seems to have drawn closer the ties of home,
and he became desirous of settling in the vicinity of his friends. He
had strong attachments to Boston, as a place of permanent abode, in
preference to other cities, and determined to take up his residence here,
to the exclusion of all other engagements. He, therefore, after some
correspondence with his friends at Castleton as to his wishes and
views, resigned his situation at that Institution, and commenced the
practice of medicine in this city.
Quiet and unassuming in his manners, he sought no cour.«e to excite
factitious attention, but devoted himself assiduously to his studies, and
such calls as were made upon him for professional assistance. He was
gradually obtaining a valuable acquaintance, and his merit was begin-
ning to be appreciated, when disease, contracted in the discharge of his
duty, suddenly seized him. He was attacked with the malignant ty-
phus fever, communicated from a patient whose life he was instrumen-
tal in preserving, and died after a brief but violent illness, which no
medical skill could relieve, on the 16th of June, 1847, aged 28. So
severe was the jiressure of disease upon him, he could only manifest
his Christian s[)iritin his quiet resignation under its unmitigating grasp,
whose deadly power he well knew. If he had any desu-e to live, it
was not for himself, but for his friends, and mankind. Overcome by
his disease, he sank, at last, quietly and peaceably to his final rest, as
an infant to his slumbers. His remains were transferred to the quiet
retirement of his native village, and repose near the friends he loved
so well.
368 On the Wearing of the Hair. [Oct.
Leading the life of a student, and dying at his early age, it can hard-
ly be expected ihai he should leave lasting memorials of his memory.
There are various subjects, however, in medical science, on which he
has left valuable memoranda, and also a work on " New classification ia
Anatomy/' which he had to a considerable degree perfected, and which
is believed would have proved a valuable acquisition to that science.
Some of these labors, imperfect as they are, may perhaps yet be pre-
served to the public.
Dr. Upham was distinguished for his high aims through life, for the
enthusiasm that marks the man of genius, for his simplicity of character
and confiding affection, for his strength of intellect, sound judgment,
and indomitable perseverance. He was six feet in stature, of command-
ing appearance, with an ingenuous countenance, and a heart strung with
the finest chords of sympathy and benevolence. Each year of his life
gave assurance of a man constantly advancing in knowledge and ma-
turing in excellence, to whom nothing within the range of his efforts
seemed unattainable. As we stand by his grave, and mark the poig-
nant grief of friends, and the blasting of such promise, the providence
seems inscrutable. It is only as we look upwards, that the eye of faith
discerns gleams of hoj^e, shining from another world, hid from us only
by the effulgence of the Divine glory, as stars by the sunlight. He is
not dead, but transferred to brighter realms, where his pure mind may
exult in a deeper love, and soar to sublimer heights. — To those unac-
quainted with him, our words of eulogy may seem strange, but it has
rarely entered into the heart of a stranger to conceive of such a man.
In the depth of our affliction words are powerless, the tongue becomes
mute, the currents of the heart pause, speaking, in their hushed agony,
our only consolation, the voice alike of inspiration and nature, " Be still,
and know that I am God."
ON THE WEARING OF THE HAIR.
[The following are extracts taken from sermons supposed to have been
preached by Rev. JNIichael Wigglesworth of Maiden. They were furnished -
us by Charles Ewer, Esq., who has in his possession many of the papers of Mr.
VVigglesworth. A brief notice of this clergyman, here inserted, may not be
uninteresting.
Mr. Wigglesworth was born probably in England, about 1631, and seems to
have been a son of Edward Wiggles worth, who died at New Haven, Ct., in 1654,—
and was called by President Stiles, " ancestor of the Professor."' lie gradu-
ated at Harvard University, in 1651, settled in the ministry at Maiden, 1654, -
died, June 10, 1705, about 74 years of age. He was accounted a learned and
pious minister ; and for his skill in medicine, he was much employed as a Phy-
sician in Maiden, and in the neighboring towns. He preached the Election
Sermon in 1686, and the Artillery Election Sermon in 1696. He was the
author of the Poem entitled, " The Day of Doom," printed in both Englands.
The last edition of this work was published at Boston, in 1828, "from the sixth
edition, 1715." jSlr. Wigglesworth published also " Meat out of the eater, or a _
meditation concerning the necessity and end of alllictions unto God's children,"
of whifh there was a fifth edition in 1718. He was the father of the firstj and
gratuifatliiT of tlie second, Professor of Theology in Harvard College.]
The text on which the Sermons are founded, from which the extracts are
taken, is Isaiah III. : 16 — 26.
1847.] On the Wearing- of the Hair. 369
We come now to speak of hair, and pride therein, but before we begin, remember
these two general Rules formerly layd down. First that the Scriptures hath not set
down every particular form and fashion of apparrel, but hath left us General Rules,
from which we are to make application to this and that particular. It sets you down
the general Rules to walk by, and those are sufficient to direct our conscience in ye
practise of particulars. 2ly The Scriptures do not condemn every particular unlawful
or unseemly Fashion in Apparrel, or manner of wearing the hair: but there are Gen-
eral rules given by which such are to be Censured. Theref: when we are reproved
for such & such fashions, let no man say, I pray tel me what rule in Scripture con-
demn such apparrel or such length of hair. There be several rules, which you may
be guilty of breaking.
In this point of long hair many things may be said. Some lay this down for a posi-
tion, that it is not lawful to make an ornament of an excrement, and that it is absurd
as wel as to affect long nayles, such as Nebuchadnezzar is said to have had. Dan. 4,
33. But this is certain, that a man is not to disfigure himself either in hair or apparrel.
Consider these following 5 Propositions.
1 Prop. That length of hair, which either the special appointm* of God, or nature
allows, is not unlawfuU. The Nazarite of old might let his hair grow, for by Gods
special appointment no Rassur was to come upon his head. Numb. 6. 5. — So also
that which nature allows is lawful!. That length of hair which either the ornament,
of nature, or the necessity & comfort of nature alloweth, is lawfull. First for the orna-
ment of nature. Hair is given a man to preserve him from the deformity of baldness,
therefore so much hair as may preserve his head from baldness is for y^ ornament of
nature, and therefore lawfull. 21y That which the comfort of nature calls for w'^^ may
be for y^ warmth of the head and of those parts which be contiguous to it, so much
hair as may attain this end is not unlawful!. No man can justly condemn such a
length of hair as is worn for this end and use, and as may attain this end, provided that
the circumstances of place, person & season of y'' year be also observed herein. For to
weare thus much hair, when there is need off it for y^ preservation & comfort of life
can no more be condemned, then to wear an Artificiall covering.
Now then this followeth. If any shall under pretence of preserving the health and
comfort of their heads & lives wear their hair over their necks or bands (or doublet col-
lar) it is an unseemly thing, and hath not any foot hold that I know of in Gods word.
Hence for young men and such as are of healthfull constitutions, whose heads can bear
cold (and especially in warm weatlier when there is no need of it) for such to wear it
at this length is justly offensive to the people of God. And if a man once go beyond
those bounds of Gods special! appointmet, & what nature alloweth or calls for, I
know not where he will stay. If ye affect to go any whit beyond this I know not
where ye will stop untill ye grow like the veriest Ruffian in y^ world.
Be not offended with persons that are weak or in y** winter time find a need of it, if
they wear it so as may be a help to them, as a little below their ears.
2 Proposit :
That length of hair which is womanish and savo''s of effeminacy, is unlawful!. The
Sep' gives you an express rule for this I Cor. 11 14. 15. It is against the nature of a
man. Every length of hair that is a badge of it. when it tends to make man woman-
like, or unmanlike, is unlawful!. Nature hath given to man the natural temper hotter
than the woman, and therefore short hair is given to the man as a naturall sign of
his rule. So that it is a sin against nature to affect or wear womanish hair, it is un-
seemly & against the light of nature, against naturall decency. And though diverse
of y« Heathen did wear long hair, yet they did it rather out of a neglect of themselves,
then for ornament ; yea many of them accounted it their greatest ornament to wear short
hair. Seneca in one of his Epistles stands and wonders why men should nourish their
hair, for if they wear it for ornament saith hee, there are many horses have greater
mains, then thou hast an head of hair. And many of them say, that there are few that
wear long hair inclining to a womanish length but they are either soft and womanish
spirits, or else filthy and full of vice. The womans hair is given her for a covering:
Hence when men shall wear their hair so as may be for a covering, that is so as may
be tyed up on the top of their head, or be turned back and tyed behind in their necks,
it is a most effeminate thing. I Tim. 2. 9. It argues much wantonness when men
shall affect a kind of bravery as now adayes they do by curling or frizeling of their
hair, and parting it with a seam in y« middest, it argues much effeminacy. The Lord
abhorrs such vanity in women, but for men to do it is a most loathsora thing, and a
fashion altogether unbeseeming a christian.
3 Propos :
That length of hair which is an effect or a badge of pride and vanity, though in it
self it be nothing, yet it is unlawful! for thee, although it might be lawfull for another
man. Suppose it weie lawfull to weare longer hair then is usuall, yet if it be a badge
of pride in thy heart it is unlawful to thee; and if thy right eye cause thee to offend or
370 Oil the Wearing of the Hair. [Oct.
thy right hand, pluck out the one, cut off thee other and cast it from thee. If it nour-
ish pride in thy heart, away with it: else thou makest provision for the flesh and lusts
thereof in keeping it to be a snare unto thee.
obj : oh but it is comfortable and needful. Ans. I say that unnecessary length of hair
which nourisheth pride in you, away with that.
obj : But such a good man wears his hair as long, and why may not I ?
Ans. That which is one mans meat may be another mans poison. It may be he
wears it so out of a neglect of himself, whereas it would nourish pride in thy heart. Or
he may have a need of it or some other reason for it, which thou hast not.
4 Proposition.
That length of Hair which exceeds the ordinary length worn by persons that are
most godly and gracious in y'^ country where you live, &y<^ Relation wherein you
stand, that length is unlawful, you are bound to imitate the generality of the best: un-
less this Age of good men be degenerated from former examples without cause. I
know examples are not to be any mans rule, but the word is to be my Rule and the
word gives me this Rule, what soever things are honest, what soever things are lovely
& of good report &c. think of these things Phil 4. 8; 9 what soever you have learned
& received, heard and seen in me, do v 9: So that, though no mans example be my
rule, yet in y^ Application of my conscience to y*" Rule I look to y^ examples of the best
& most grave and sober y' we live amongst. And why should any one affect the fash-
ion of a Ruffian, before the fashion of a godly grave person '? or why the examples of
degenerate later times be followed rather then the better examples of former times ?
what the Apostle speaks of Apparrel I Pet. 3 : 3. 4. 5. may be applyd to this of hair.
And in the I Cor. 11 16. If any man seem to be contentious we have no such custom
with the churches of God. It hath been a loathsom thing to all y'' Godly in former
ages to wear long hair. It hath not been their manner amongst civil nations to wear
long hair. It was a dishonour in former times lor a man that had any love to Religion
to wear a lock.
5 Prop. That length of hair which is offensive unto the weak is unlawfull. obj :
But they take offense where there is none given. Ans. There may be weakness in
taking offense, yet in some cases we ought not to offend the weak, though it be their
weakness to be offended. Rom. 14, 15. 20. w« must not offend our Brother with our
meat. I Cor. 8: last. I will eat no flesh for ever rather then offend my Brother. Q.
when ought we to tender our Brothers weakness and to avoyd that which grieves him,
& when ought we not to regard it?
Ans. If it be a duty for you to do this or that, then if others be offended at it, it is
no matter. Wo to the world becaus of offenses. In this case you must not forbear a
duty becaus others wil be offended. Christ himself was an offence to many in this
case.
But 21y If it may be as wel forborn as done, then I am not to be an offence to others
in an indifferet thing. As y« Apostle I: Corinth: 8. ult. I wil rather never eat flesh
then offend my Brother (that is some kind of flesh that the Jews scrupled) for in offend-
ing my Brother thus I should sin, & offend God. So for your hair; It may be in win-
ter time you may need it longer to keep you warm, but in sumer you need it not,
therefore it is then a sin to offend others in wearing it. Sly If a Broth be offended and
he gives his reason, though it be a weak reason, yet I am to abstain from that which
may offend him, so as it be indifferent. 4ly when the case is so, that there is no othei
offended if I forbear such a fashion or such length of hair, & many are offended that I
use it ; I ought in this case to forbear it. Or if in some things offence will be taken on
both sides by some, a man is at his liberty : but yet be sure to chuse that which shall
give least offence. Now I do not think that y'= consciences of any wil be offended at
your short hair, unless you should shamefully disfigure your selves, W^'' were a vanity
& sin to do.
Thus you have had the Rules that God giveth us about the wearing of hair and
apparrel : and for excess in these things the wrath of God is so great, that he brings y«
sword upon a land to destroy it, as you see in the text. It is such an uncurable evil,
that men and women wil never leave it, til the Lord take it away by force and violence.
Consider then, can you wear long hair without offence to some, or without pride and
vanity in your own heart. '2\y If you could wear it vv*^ out offence or pride, why wil
you do it in this country, where most of y« people of God wear short hair. No man
thinks you the better for y long hair. For us to follow fashions and to wear long hair,
it doth not become us, & the humility and meanness of that condition that God sets us
in ; especially for scholars and such as should be most exemplary.
.31y Why should we wear it at such a time as this when every one useth it, the very
basest sort of persons, every Ruffian, every wild-Irish, every hang-man, every varlet
and vagabond shall affect long hair, shall men of place and honour esteem it an honour
unto them?
4ly Why wil you come so near to the brink of an evil. He that sathan can per-
1847.]
The Burial-Place at ''Old Toivn:' 371
swade to wear his hair an inch too long, he wil be brought to wear it much longer.
Take 3 considerations with you.
1. God calls every christian to walk not onely sincerely but exactly. Is this e.xact-
ness to go neer the brink of y*" pit? 2ly walk safely. If there be a sin in long hair it is
certain it is no sin to wear short hair; chuse that which is most safe. Sly Consid.
what an evil it wil be when God awakens thy consciece. You may wallow in all
sins now, but the least sin when God casts it into y« eye of consciece wil trouble you.
Brief notes of another Sermon out of
Isai. 3. 16. 17. 18. &c to y^ end of y^ chapter.
Because the daughters of Sion are haughty. The pride of their women shall be a
cause of Ruin to the nation. They were hard to be convinced that they were proud,
& when they were convinced they could not believe this to be such a great sin.
Therefore the prophet first discovers their pride. %y shews the wrath of God against
them for it.
Now the pride of women discovers it self first in their gestures, 2ly in their eyes and
countenances. Sly In their garbe. 2ly He tells them God will plague them for it. 1.
He will strip them of their ornaments. V. IS. 24. 2ly He wil punish them with posi-
tive judgem'^ Smite with a scab y« crown of y^ head of the daughters of Sion &
discover their secret parts V. 17. Their men sh. fall by y^ sword, v. 25. &c.
D. 1. Gods eyes are much upon women, and they have a great hand either in bring-
ing safety or destruction to a place.
D. 2. The speciall sin of women is pride and haughtiness, and that becaus they are
generally more ignorant, & worthless being the weaker vessel.
D. 3. The pride of women vents itself in their gesture, hair, behaviour and apparrel.
God abhorres all pride, especially pride in base things, and takes the more notice of it
becaus we take less notice of it.
D. 4. The pride of women in their gesture, hair, behavio'', and apparrel, especially
in y« daughters of Sion, greatly provokes y« wrath of God 1. against themselves 2ly
Against their husbands. 3ly Against the land which they inhabit.
Our forefather? were, strictly speaking, not only Puritans, but also decided
Protestants. They scrupulously adhered to what they believed the Scriptures
taught in faith and practice. Hence some of their principles and conduct
would in the present day of latitudinarian sentiments be deemed rigid and
severe, perhaps, in some instances, Pharisaical. Two centuries ago, the sub-
ject of wearing long hair was much discussed in this country and in England.
Sept. 3, 1634, the General Court of Massachusetts attempted to pass an Act
forbidding the wearing of long hair by men, but the Deputies wouldnot concur.
In England in 1641, those in the Parliament who favored the wearing of short
hair were called Round Heads.* The Rev. Ezekiel Rogers of Rowley, when
preaching before the Synod and the General Court, June 9, 1646, took strong
ground against the practice of wearing long hair. May 10, 1649, the Governor,
Deputy, and Assistants also condemned the practice and called upon the
Elders lo exert themselves in preventing long hair from being worn by the
members of the churches. This regulation was considered by them as a mat-
ter of importance.
THE BURIAL-PLACE AT "OLD TOWN," NEWBURY, MS.
BY ELIAS NASON, M. A., OF NEWBURYPORT.
"Omnes eodem cogimur." — IIor.
We know not when we have spent an hour more agreeably, if not
more profitably, than in a recent stroll to the graveyard at " Old
Town."
We are among those who love to tnrn an eye occasionally to the
past, and to summon up tlie forms, the features, and the feelings of
those who have moved before its to the " pale realms of shade." An
* Feh's Annals of Salem, page 181.
372 The Burial-Place at '' Old- Town." [Oct.
ancient burial-gronud, with its mossgrown and mouldering monuments,
is a place most fitting for tlie exercise of sober thoughts. The rude
headstones that surround us are almost the only visible links that
bind us to our ancestry, and they compel us, as it were, to stop at times
along our pathway to the tomb, and contemplate the "world that was."
The cemetery at " Old-Town " is a sacred spot. The relics of Puri-
tans are slumbering there. Those that were among the founders of a
mighty nation, the "avant-couriers" of liberty, repose around,
" Where heaves the turf in many a mouldering heap."
The sod that covers men like these is " consecrated ground," and
there shall honor come,
" a pilgrim gray,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay,
And Freedom sliall awhile repair
To dwell a weeping hermit there."
In our ramble to this hallowed spot, we took pains to transcribe some
of the more quaint and characteristic epitaphs, which we think may
not be uninteresting to the readers of this journal.
And here we would remark "en passant," that "Time's effacing
finger" is rapidly obliterating most of the older inscriptions, and unless
some " Old Mortality" shall happen soon to come this way, they will
ere long pass into complete oblivion.
One stone, we observed, had been retouched. It bears the following
historical inscription.
" ;Mr. Henry Sewall (sent by Mr. Henry Sewall, his father in ye ship Elizabeth and
Dorcas, Ca])t. Watts commander) arrived at Boston 1634, wintered at Ipswich, helped
begin this pUintation, 1635 furnishing English servants, neat cattle, and provisions, Mar-
ried Mrs Jane Dummer march ye 2-5, 1646, died may ye 16 1700 ^t 86.
" His fruitful vine,
Being thus disjoined,
Fell to ye ground
January ye 13th following
JEt. 74. Psal. 27—10."
Oil the tablet of one of the early ministers of Newbury we find the
following quaint, but significant epitaph ;
" A resurrection to immortality is here expected, for what was mortal of the Reverend
Mr. John Richardson (once fellow of Harvard College, afterwards teacher to the church
of Newbury) putt off Ajjr. 27, 1696 in the fiftieth year of his age."
" When preachers dy, the Rules the pulpit gave to Live well, are still preached from
the grave. The Faith and Life which your dead Pastor taught in One Grave now
with him, syi*, bury not,"
"Abi Viator
A Mortuo disce vivere ut moriturus
E terris disce cogitare de caclis."
'o'
That |)oetry was not particularly cultivated in " Old Town" in early
times is sufiicienlly apparent; but then it is to be remembered that the
men of those days had some occasional fighting to do with the Indians ;
and that tlie ladies spun and wove their own garments. The tablets
of the graveyard show, however, that the village always had its poet,
and that he at least possessed the merit of originality.
The headstone of Mr. Benj. Pierce, who died in 1711, bears the
following stanza ;
1847.] The Burial-Place at ''Old-Toivnr 373
" Pillar i' th' State he was
Bid fair still
At greater things,
To all yt knew him well,
Pattern of vertue,
Kind to all was he
Loued by his friends
Feard of his enemie,
Embalmd in tears
Enuey itselfe stood dumb
Snatcht from ye world
In times most troublesome."
The following, bearing date of 1714, is doubtless from the same pen.
" For this departed soul and
All ye rest
Yt Christ hath purchased
They shall be blest."
The next, on the headstone of Mrs. Judith Coffin, who lived to see
177 of her children and grandchildren, and died at the age of 80, in
1705, is somewhat better.
"Grave, sober, faithful, Fruitfull vine was she
A rare example of true piety,
Widow'd awhile, she wayted wisht-for rest
With her dear husband in her Savior's brest."
The epitaph of this " dear husband " follows :
"To the memory of Tristam Coffin Esq, who having served the church of Christ in
the office of a deacon 20 years died Feb. 4th 1703-4 aged 72 years.
"On earth he pur-chas-ed a good degree,
Great boldness in the faith and liberty
And now possesses immortality."
On the stone of Mr. Robert Adams, who died in 1773, a. 71, we
find the following lines, which the rude engraver has taken pains to
space out, as below, in order to make them pass for poetry.
" For — near — 12 — years
This man an asthma had
Above — ten — years
He was not in a bed.
He — to — murmer
Was never heard by won
But waited patient
Till his change did come."
o"-
On a young man who died in 1796 we find the ensuing elegiac lines.
If we recollect right, this was just previous to the publication of Lind-
ley Murray's Grammar, and of course the author is excusable.
" This youthful bloom was took away
To the cold grave and there to stay,
Till Jesus comes to summons all
That ever died since Adam's fall."
On the headstone of Mr. Daniel Pierce, we found an epitaph which,
if taken literally, would seem to militate against the doctrine of the
soul's immortality, than which, we presume, nothing could have been
further from the poet's intention.
374 The Burial-Place at ''Old-Town:' [Oct.
" Here lies interred a soul indeed
Whom few or none excelled.
In grace if any him exceed
He'll be unparallelled !"
Another on IMr. Timothy Noyes, who died in 1718, runs as follows :
" Good Timothy in
His youthfull days,
He liued much
Unto God's prays
When age came one
He and his wife
Thay lined a holy
& a pious life
There for you children
Whos nams are Noyes
Make Jesus Christ
Your only Choyse."
As an oiTbet to these " uncouth rhymes," we subjoin the following
beautiful cj)itaph on the first wife of the present worthy pastor of the
parish. She died April 1, 1826.
" How softly on her head the mantle fell
Of death — her eye, her smiling cheek could tell,
No sinful murmurings curbed religion's power;
No groans of anguish shook the dying hour;
Not even parting could her peace remove;
She mixed the Christian's with the mother's love.
And ail must own, who saw her spirit go.
Here sleeps the saint whose heaven begun below."
" She was a Christian,"
is the siinple, and yet significant inscription on the headstone of Mrs.
Sarah Cotfin, who died in 179S. This brief sentence is in fact one of
the finest eulogies ever penned. She was a Christian I Then she
was a loving mother ; an affectionate wife ; a sincere friend ; a kind
neiohbor ; in short, an honor and a blessing to mankind.
The following, on Mrs. Lois Stone, who died in 182S, is a very good
one.
" How sweet she shone in social life,
As sister, mother, friend and wife,
And dying, cast the eye of hope
Beyond this sad world's narrow scope."
The next is very beautiful. It is upon Mr. Edmund Cofiin, who
died in 1838.
" Let us hope if the banners of light are unfurled
In the regions of bliss to the penitent tear,
That the peace which was never yet found in this world
Is found by the spirit whose relics are here."
The one below must be from the pen of some theological speculator,
and may interest the curious in such matters.
" Here lies in a state of perfect oblivion, John Adams who died Sept 2nd 181t aet 79.
" Death hath decomposed him, and at the general resurrection, Christ will re-compose
him, when perception and thought shall resume their several functions and he shall
become identically the same person which Deity composed him, and shall be happy or
miserable according to his disposition."
The uncertainty, (so rare a thing upon gravestones,} expressed in
1847.] The Burial-Place at ''Old Toivn." 375
the last line in regard to the final destiny of this man, is worthy of all
praise.
We transcribe the following for the sake of its orthography.
" Hear lyes buried the body of ensign Joseph Knight who died January ye 29 1723
& in his 70 forst year of his age."
The following, upon a very humble stone, reminds us that slavery
was not altogether unknown amongst us " in times gone by,"
" Here lies Na?icy, Dau*"" to Daniel and Mimboo sarvents to M" Joanna Cottle who
de^' Janry ye 31-1771 aged 1 year 3 mo.
Among the inscriptions in the admonitory style, we noted down the
following as the most peculiar.
"Here lyes ye body of Mr Daniel Noyes who died March ye IS"" 1716 aged 42 years
4 monthes and 16 days.
" As you are, so was I,
God did call and I did dy.
Now children all whose name is Xoyes
Make Jesus Christ
Your only choice."
Another is,
" Reader pass on, reflect and know
That God will judge the living too."
The following bears date of 1790 ;
" Behold thyself by me
Such once was I as thou
And thou in time shall be
Even dust as I am now."
Another is,
" The kindest tears that friendship here can pay
Is sorrow weeping all her sins away."
A Stone over the graves of two infants has the following distich ;
" Sure what two lovelier gems than they
Reflect the sun of endless day ? "
But lest our readers should be weary of all this, we will close our
quotations by the following characteristic epitaph on Henry Evans, a
sailor, who died in 1817, aged 23.
" Though Neptune's waves and Boreas' blast
Have tossed me to and fro,
Now well escaped from all their rage
I'm anchored here below,
Safely 1 ride in triumph here
With many of our fleet.
Till signals call to weigh again,
Our admiral Christ to meet.
Oh may all those I've left behind
Be washed in Jesus' blood.
And when they leave this world behind,
Be ever with the Lord."
376 Prolific Family. [Oct.
MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTION,
Copied from the stone at Berwick, Me., by Elias Nason, Esq., of
Newburyport, May 25, 1847.
Here are buried the bodies of John Sullivan and Margery his wife. He was born in
Limeric in Ireland in the year 1692 and died in the year 1796.
She was born in Cork in Ireland in the year 1714 and died in 1801.
This marble is placed to their memory by their son James Sullivan.
EPITAPH ON A MISER.
Here lies one who for medicines would not give
A little gold, and so his life was lost;
I fancy now he'd wish to live,
Could he but guess how much his funeral cost.
Low^s Almanac, 1794.
ANCIENT RELICS.
Two gravestones were dug up on Thursday morning, April 21, 1847,
by some workmen engaged in laying down water-pipes in Salem street,
Boston. On one of them was the following inscripiion ;
Here lies ye
Body of Mrs. Hannah Palfrey,
wife to Mr. Richard Palfrey,
Aged 46 years.
Dec'd Jan'ry 2, 1727.
On the other was the following ;
Eliz'th Dau't to
Isaac and Rebecca Doubt,
aged 5 Mo, died
Jan'y ye 28, 1724.
PROLIFIC FAMILY.
Mr. Editor :
In the second number of the Register you give an account of an exceedingly
prolific family in Nova Scotia, which you think can scarcely be paralleled in
history. The following, copied from Allen's American Biographical Dictionary,
surpasses it.
" Ephraim Pratt, remarkable for longevity, the grandson of John Pratt who settled in
Plymouth, 1620, was born at East Sudbury, Nov. 1st, 1687. At the age of 21 he married
Martha Wheelright, and before his death he could number among his descendants about
1500 persons. In the year ISOl four of his sons were living, the eldest of whom was 90
years of age, and the youngest 82. Michael Pratt, his son, died at Sudbury in Dec, 1826,
aged 103. He was always remarkable for temperance. For the last sixty years he had
tasted no wine nor any distilled spirits, and he was never intoxicated in his life.
His drink was water, small beer, and cider. Living mostly on bread and milk, for
forty years before his death he did not eat any animal food. Such was his uniform
health that before 1801 he never consulted a physician, and it is not known that he con-
sulted one afterwards."
1847.] Scotch Prisoners sent to Massachusetts in 1652. 377
Supposing all the descendants of Ephraim Pratt to have been as prolific as
nimselt lor several generations, the numbers that nii-ht claim descent from him
\ have astonished Malthus, he being famih'ar with such calculations, and
alarmed him lest the world should soon become overpopulated.
1 hose persons that cavil at the Bible profess to doubt the Scriptural account
-Sf '"^'■^=^.-^^°f *e children of Israel during their sojourn in the land of E-ypt.
Ihe i^atnarch with his children and his children's children exclusive of his
sons wives numbered seventy persons. His descendants after sojourning there
finn'on,!." f"'^ thirty years went oat of Egypt for the land of promise only
600 000 men besides chidren. Now if the posterity of Jacob had increased as
rapidly as did that of Ephraim Pratt during his lifetime, the world itself would
scarcely have contained them.
Pl''!nouth~ ^^'^' ^^'''"®'' ^'^y* "^^' Ephraim Pratt was the grandson of Joshua Pratt of
,.JiT!^Af^°uri^'''^ some other pieces of a similar or historical character have been furnished
us by Mr. William H. Montague of this city.j
POPULATION OF THE COLONIES IN THIS COUNTRY IN 1700.
At the close of the 17th century, the British settlements in North America contain-
ed a population of more than 300,000 persons. From a comparison of the calculations
of various writers, each of whom almost invariably contradicts all the others, and not
unfrequently contradicts himself, I am inclined to think the following estimate of the
population of the colonies at this period, nearly, if not entirely, correct ; Virginia 60 000
Massachusetts, (to which Maine was then attached,) between 70,000 and 80,000 Con-
necticut 30 000 Rhode Island 10,000, New Hampshire 10,000, Maryland 30,000, North
and South Carolina 10,000, New York 30,000, New Jersey 10,000, Pennsylvania 35 000
iLven writers as accurate and sagacious as Dwightand Holmes have been led to under-
rate the early population of North America, by relying too far on the estimates which
the Prov-incial Government furnished to the British Ministry, for the ascertainment of
the numbers of men whom they were to be required to supply for the purposes of naval
and military expeditions. — GraAaw's History of the United States
SCOTCH PRISONERS SENT TO MASSACHUSETTS IN 1652, BY OR-
DER OF THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT.
London, this 11 : of Nouember IGcil :
M"- Tho : Kemble
Wee whose names are vnder written, freighte"-^ of the sh[ipp] John & Sara
whereof is Coniande'' John Greene Doe Consigne the said shipp & servants
to be disposed of by yow for ou"" best Advantage & account & the whole pro-
ceed of the Servants & vojage Retourne in a jojnct stocke without any Division
in such goods as you conceive will turne best to acco°' in the Barbadoes &
consign[e] them to M-"- Charles Rich for the aforesajd acco" & w« other pay
yo* meete with fit for this place send hither & take the Advise & Asistance o"f
Caji' Jn° Greene in disposall of the Servants Dispatch of the shipp or w* else
may any wajes concerne the vojage thus wishing the shipp a safe vojage &
God's blessing on the same not doubting of you"" best care & dilligence°Re-
majne : m., '
Signatum et Recognitum in p ncja you"^ loving freinds Jo : Bee.f
Jo : Nottock notarius publ : Rob' Rich
_, , o -r, , , , Willjam Greene
Entred & Recorded at the Instant Request of the said M"- Tho : Kemble
3P Edw; Rawson Recorder 13"» May 1652.
24
378 Scotch Prisoners sent to Massachusetts in 1652. [Oct.
London this 1 1'^ : of Nouembe' , 1651 :
Capt. Jn": Greene
Wee whose names are vnder written freighte''s of you' shipe the John & Sara
doe Order yow forthwith as winde & weather shall permitt to sett sajle for Bos-
ton in New England & there deliver our Orders and Servants to Tlio : Kemble
of charles Toune to be disposed of by him according to orde''s wee have sent
him in that behalfe & wee desire yow to Advise with the sajd Kemble about all
that may concerne that whole Jnlended vojage vsing you'' Jndeavo'"s with the
sajd Kemble for the speediest lading you^ shipp from New Eng: to the barba-
does with provisions & such other things as are in N. E. tit for the West Jndjes
where yow are to deliuer them to M''- Charles Rich to be disposed of by him for
the Joinct acco"' of the freighte''s & so to be Retou''ned home in a stocke vnde-
vided thus desiring your Care & industrje in Dispatch and speed of the vojage
wishing you a happy & safe RetOurne wee remajne you'" loving freinds
Signatnm et Recognitum John Beex
in pncia: Jo: Notlock : notar Pub! : Rob'- Rich
13 May 1652. Will. Greene
Entred & Recorded j Edward Rawson Recorde''-
A list of the passengers aboard the John and Sarah of London John Greene
m"" bound for New Englan[d]
Donald Roye
James Moore
Walter Jackson
Michael! ftossem
Daniell Simson
John Rosse
Sander Milleson
Daniell Mordow
Henry Brounell
James farfason
Alester lowe
Daniell Hogg
Huj;h Mackey
Daniell Mackannell
John Croome
John Macklude
Dan: Mack well
**** Mackunnell
John Hudson
John Mackholme
John Berne
**** More
John Cra^
I\olje''t Monrow
Hill Mackie
John Mackdnnell
Allesler Macknester
John Eiln:imsteire
W'» Banes
Patrick Jones
Andrew Wilson
Daniell Monwiljiam
John Mackontliovv
John Jamnell
David Macicliome
Mnrtle Mackjiude
Saiamon Sinclare
John (Jurden
W'" Macken
John Cragon
John (jraiint
Alostre Mackvore
Daniell Mackendocke
Gelliist Mackwilliam
James Milward
W"' Dell
James Micknab
Glester Macktomas
Almister Mackaiinsten
John Coehon
Robe'"t Jenler
F^dward Dulen
John Ho^s;
James Mickell
John Mackalester
Daniell Macknell
Patrick Jimson
John Hanoman
Andrew Jerris
James Jackson
Patricke Tower
W'" Mackannell
Dani** Mackajne
Senly Mackonne
James English
Dan** Mackennell
John Mackey
Danniell Gunn
James Ross
John Wilson
David Jeller
George Quenne
John Jenler
John Woodell
George Perry
John Monrow
W"> Clewston
Daniell Mackhan
Alester Mackheue
Alesler Simson
Richard Jackson
James Camell
Dan : Martjn
John Iloiig
John l\()binson
John Rosse
John Rosse
Ilu";h Monrow
Thomas Bereere
Sjmon Russell
John Morre
Edward Punn
Sannde"" Morrot
W'" ffressell
John Boye
John Buckanen
Patricke Morton
Dan|i]el! Makalester
James Michell
Sander Mackdo[n]ell
James Gurner
W"' Teller
Origlais Mackfarson
Nicholas Wallis
John Murrow
Robe'^t Higben
John Mackhellin
Allester *****
Dan: Mackhellin
Charles Lesten
* W'" Stewart
John Mone
I'.dward H'ressell
David llinne ?
Daninll blacke
Daniell Sessor
Patricke Mackhatherne
Alexandc Tomjjson
Danell Kemper
Daniell How
John Blow
Henry Mack***
John Robinson
Daniell *****
Patricke *****
Patricke *****
p**** *****
***** [Marlkfarson
***** Macklyne
I
1847.J Scotch Prisoners sent to Massachusetts in 1652. 379
***** Monrow
***ster Macknell
Daniell Robinson
[JJames Shone
John Anderson
James Graunt
Patricke Crosshone
John Grant
John Scott
Dan : Gordon
Dan : Ross
John Hogg
Patrick Mann
Ansell Sherron
James Ross
David Hamilton
Patricke Mackneile
Djivid Rosse
Amos Querne
Alestre Hume
Neile Johnson
Alester Rallendra
Rory Hamilton
James Robinson
David Bukanon
David Sterling
Daniell Macknith
Rob' Mackfarson
W'n Munckrell
Neile Camell
Semell Mackneth
John Mackane
Dan Shuron
Rory Machy
Patrick Graunt
Patricke Harron
James Rowe
Sander Simson
James Gorden
Charles Robinson
Alester Robinson
Patricke Robertson
Alester graunt
Neile Macketh
Patricke Macknith
Daniell Macknith
James hedericke
James Mackhell
John Curmickhell
David Hume
Patrick Macktreth
David Anderson
W'n Beames
David Monwilljam
John Sterling
John Mann
W"! Dengell
Daniell Mann
Sander Mackcunnell
Cana Mackcurnall
Patricke Mackane
Ansel Sotherland
Sander Miller
James Pattison
Alexander Graunt
Thomas Graunt
Neile Carter
Dan : Mackneile
John Shenne
Rob' Mackajne
Dan : Hudson
• Neile Murrow
John Cannell
Evan Tiler
' Jonas Murrow
Alester Mackhele
Edward Dengle
James Kallender
Jonas Ross
Neile Mackhone
James Graunt
David Tenler
James Mackally
Wm Mackajne
Alester Tooth
Austin Stewart
Laughiell Montrosse
Wm iMackontoss
Neile Mackajne
James Mackreith
John Mackforsen
James Hamilton
Join Graunt
James Murrow
W™ Carmackhell
James Mackneile
Samuell Mackajne
Dan : Graunt
Cha: Stewart
Neile Stewart
David Macketh
David Jameson
Dan Simson
George Hatne
James Crockford
David Kallender
David Patterson
Alester Anderson
Patricke Smison
Rob' Boy
John Wilson
Patricke Jacson
W>n Mackajne
Dan : Mackhoe
Dan : Mackajne
Alester Ross
Neile Muckstore
Wm Mackandra
John Boye
W'n Graunt
James Graunt
Henry Smith
W'n Hidrecke
Cana Macktentha
Niele Hogg
Rob' Mackhane
Rob' Stewart
David Simson
Laughleth Gordon
Neile Jameson
Patrick English
James Benne
David Milward
W'n Anderson
Sande'' Mackey
Patrick Sotherland
Daniel Oneale
John Woodall
Christopher Wilson
'John Murrow
The persons afore nanned passed from hence in the ship afofe mentioned and
are according to order Registed heare,
Dat. Search office, Grauesend 8"'- Nouember, 1651.
Giles Barrow^
Edw: Felling >- Searchers.
John Morris )
in the Juo& Sara of London John Greene m"- for New England : | Rob' Rich
m"-' Jronworke household stuffe & other p-'ovis'ons for Plante'-s and scotch p'is-
one'"s free by ordnance of Parliament dat 20'*^ of Octobe'' 1651.
S
G R No 1 two trusses of goods for plante-'s shipt the viiith of Nouembe'' 1651
m''kt & nombred as in the magent.
John Bhadlky S"" w"> ye Armes of v« Comonwealth.
Entred & Recorded at the Request of m"" Thomas kemblo.' 14 May 1652
3r Edward Rawson Recorder.
380
Marrlafires and Deaths.
[Oct.
The following is from Governor Hutchinson's Collection of Original Papers
and may furnish some light in respect to the above mentioned prisoners sent to
this country and sold for slaves, no doubt, by order of the English Government,
as a sort of banishment for their rebellion. It is probable that some of them
were sent to Barbadoes, as all their names do not seem to appear in any other
way in this country, except on this list.
Extract from a Letter written by Rev. John Cotton to the Lord General Cromwell,
dated at " Boston in N. E. 28. of 5lh 1651," respecting some prisoners of the same
class of persons included in the above list sent over before these arrived. They all
probably were taken at the battle of Dunbar. Sept. 3, 1650, when Cromwell was vic-
torious and four thousand were slain and ten thousand made prisoners.
"The Scots, whom God delivered into your hands at Dunbarre, and whereof sundry
were sent hither, we have been desirous (as we could) to make their yoke easy. Such
as were sick of the scurvy or other diseases have not wanted physick and chyrurgery.
They have not been sold for slaves to perpetual servitude, but for 6 or 7 or 8 yeares, as
we do our owne ; and he that bought the most of them (I heare) buildeth houses for
them, for every four an house, layeth some acres of ground thereto, which he giveth
them as their owne, requiring 3 dayes in the weeke to worke for him (by turnes) and
4 dayes for them themselves, and promiseth, as soone as they can repay him the money
he layed out for them, he will set them at liberty."
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIAGES.
Alger, Rev. William Rou.nceville,
Pastor of Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church, Roxbury, to Anne Langdo.n,
daughter of Mr. Giles Lodge, Boston.
Arnold, Hon. L. H., member of Congress
and ex-Governor of Rhode Island, to
Miss Catherine Shonnard, Wash-
ington, D. C, June 22.
Bronson, Rev. S. J., of Milbury. to Mary
L., daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Chap-
lin, Hamilton, N. Y., July 14.
Carpenter, A.mos B., Esq., Waterford,
Vt., to C. B., daughter of Ezra Barker,
Esq., Littleton, N. H., June 24.
CusniNG, Rev. Christopher, Scituate,
to Mary Frances, daughter of William
Choate, Esq., Derry, N. H.
Elton, Rev. Romeo, D. D., late Professor
in Brown University, to Miss Prothe-
siA S. Goss of London, Paris, April 30.
Headley, John C, Esq., Lancaster, to
Charlotte S., daughter of Rev. Dan-
iel Kimball, Needham, Aug. 25.
Henderson, John, Jr., Esq., St. Louis,
Mo., to Catharine, daughter of Hon.
Sherman Leland, Roxbury, June 30.
.Melville, Herman, Esq., New York, to
Elisabeth K., daughter of Chief-Justice
Shaw, Boston, Aug. 4.
Millett, Rev. Daniel C, New York, to
Lucy Maria Holisrook, Boston, Aug.
24.
Milne, George, Esq., Cincinnati, O., to
Helen E., eldest daughter of Hon.
George Grennel, Greenfield, Sept. 6.
Mi; LOCK, CiiARLi.s, Esc;., Attorney, New
York City, to Maria Louisa F., only
daughter of Lucius Hotchkiss, Esq.,
New Haven, Ct., Sept. 15.
Palmer, Edward Dorr Griffin, M. D.,
Boston, to Cecilia Louisa Gale.
Somerville, Sept. 6.
Porter, Rev. Charles S., Plymouth, to
Louise, daughter of Col. Samuel Ad-
ams, Derry, N. H., July 7.
Rymes, Gen. William, to Susan E.
Kennard of Portsmouth, N. H.
Sargent, L. M., Jr., Esq., to Letitfa,
daughter of Jonathan Amory, Esq , Rox-
bury, Sept. 22.
Shapleigh, Moses W., Esq., Lebanon,
Me., to Abba Jane, eldest daughter of
Stephen Drew, M. D., Milton, N. H.,
Sept. 15.
Taylor, Rev. Townsend E., Lagrange,
N. Y., Seaman's Chaplain for the Port
of Lahuina, Sandwich Islands, to Persis
GooDALE, Brookline, N. Y., daughter of
Rev. Asa Thurston of the Sandwich
Island Mission, who was a native of
Fitchburg, Ms., Aug. 12.
TucKERMAN, Dr. Francis J., U. S. N., to
Lucy S , daughter of the late Hon. Lev-
erett Saltonstall, Salem, June 30.
Webster, Col. William, a. 67, to ]\Tar-
tha Winslow, Kingston, N. H., a. 19.
The bridegroom married his sister's
granddaughter, which makes the bride a
wife to her great-uncle, sister-in-law to
her grandfather and grandmother, aunt
to her ftither and mother, and great-aunt
to her brothers and sisters. She is also
step-mother to five children, fourteen
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Wood, Rev. Charles W., of Ashby, to
Mrs. Catharine S. Lemist, daughter
of Jonathan Clarke, Esq., of Gilmanlon,
N. H., June 27.
1847.]
Marriasres and Deaths.
381
DEATHS.
Andrews, Da.vid A., Esq., Hingham,
Sept. l,a. 90.
Badger, Capt. George W., New Or-
leans, Aug. 3, a. 22. He was master of
bark Apphia Maria of Portsmouth, N. H..
and son of Samuel Badger, Esq., of
Killery, Me.
Billings, Jesse Leeds, Esq., Whitehall.
N. Y., April 4, a. 66. D. C. 1803. At-
torney.
Brewster, Mr. Seabury, Norwich, Ct.,
July 29, a. 92. Mr. Brewster was a
descendant of the venerable Elder Wil-
liam Brewster, one of that memorable
band who came to Plymouth in the
Mayflower in 1620.
Bryant, Mrs. Sarah, Princeton, III.,
May 6, widow of the late Dr. Peter I
Bryant of Cummington, Ms., sister of|
the Rev. Dr. Snell of Brookfield, and |
mother of William CuUen Bryant, the |
poet.
Bunker, Capt. E. S., New York city,
Aug. 4, a. 75. He was many years since
commander of the Steamer Fulton, the
first that ever made trips between New
York and Providence.
Butrick,Mrs. Elisabeth, Dwight Mis-
sion, Cherokee Nation, Aug. 3, a. 61.
She was the wife of Rev. S. D. Butrick,
and a native of Ipswich, Ms.
Channing, Lucy Bradstreet, Milton,
Aug. 2, a. 24. She was a daughter of
Walter Channing, M. D., of Boston.
Clarke, Rev. Samuel Wallace, Green-
land, N. H., Aug. 17, a. 52. Pastor of
• the Congregational Church.
Colby, Mrs. Anne, New London. N. H.,
Aug. 24, a. 85, widow of Joseph Colby,
Esq., and mother of ex-Governor Colby.
CoLLAMORE, Dr. Anthony, Pembroke,
Sept. 21. H. C. 1806.
CoNDiT, Rev. Joseph D., South Hadley,
Sept. 19, a. 43. Pastor of the Congre-
gational Church. C. N. J. 1826.
CusHiNG, Frederick, M. D., Montreal,
Canada. Dr. Cushing was of Durham,
N. H., and M. D. H. C. 1S17.
DiMOND, Mrs. Abigail, Danville, N. H.,
Aug. 22, a. 90.
DiNSMORE, CoL. Silas, Bellevue, Boone
Co., Ky., June 17, a. 81. D. C. 1791.
He held the office of Indian Agent of
the United States, and also other offices
under the general Government.
DuRFEE, Hon. Job, Tiverton, R. I., a. 57,
Chief-Justice of the Supreme Court of
Rhode Island. B. U. 1813.
Eastman, Mrs. Anstris B., Farmington,
N. H., Sept. 10, a. 52. She was the wife
of Hon. Nehemiah Eastman and sister
of Hon. Levi Woodbury.
Edwards, Hon. Henry W., New Haven,
Ct., July 22, a. 68, for several years Gov-
ernor of Connecticut. C. N. J. 1797.
FiSKE, Rev. Nathan Welby, Jerusalem.
Palestine, May 27. D. C. 1817. Pro-
fessor of Intellectual and Moral Philos-
ophy in Amherst College.
Gilbert, Mrs. Sarah, Boston, Sept. 20,
a. 79, wife of Hon. Benjamin J. Gilbert,
who formerly resided in Hanover, N. H.
Glenwortu, Dr. Horatio N., New
York, Aug. 16. He was a Surgeon in
the United States Navy. His remains
were sent to Portsmouth, N. H.
Green, Dr. Ezra, Dover, N. H., June 25,
a. 101 years and 28 days. He graduated
at Harvard University in 1765. In June,
1775, after the battle'of Bunker Hill, he
joined the American army. In October,
1777, he was appointed a surgeon on
board the Ranger, a sloop of war of IS
guns, under command of John Paul
Jones, and continued connected with the
Navy until 17S1.
Gkoves, Miss Elisabeth, Boston, Sept.
21. Matron of the House of Reforma-
tion.
Hale, Dr. Ebenezer, Jr., Newbury, Aug;.
2, a. 38, late of this city. M. D. at D. C.
Haven, Hon. Samuel, Roxbury, Sept. 1,
a. 76. Judsje Haven formerly resided in
Dedham, and was Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas and Register of Probate.
He was a son of Rev. Jason Haven, and
a maternal grandson of Rev. Samuel
Dexter, both of Dedham. H. C. 1789.
Holt, Rev. Jacob. Merrimack, N. H.,
March 30, a. 66. D. C. 1803.
Ide, Nathaniel Emmons, Boston, a. 26,
son of Rev. Dr. Ide of Medway, and
grandson of Rev. Dr. Emmons of Frank-
lin.
Ingalls, Dr. Jedediah, Durham, N. H.,
Aug. l,a. 79. H. C. 1792.
Jackson, Patrick T., Esq, Boston,
Sept. 12, a. 67, a brother of Dr. James
Jackson and Hon. Charles Jackson, Bos-
ton.
Kittredge, Dr. Joseph, Andover, Sept.
13, a. 64. He was the son of Dr. Thom-
as Kittredge of that place. D. C. 1800.
Knapp, Rev. Isaac, Westfield, July 6, a.
72, fifth Pastor of the Congregational
church in that town. W. C. 1800.
Leland, Dea. Micah, Sherburne, Sept.
12, a. 68.
Mattocks, Hon. John, Peacham, Vt.,
Aug. 21, a. 71. He had been a Repre-
sentative in Congress and Governor of
the State.
Merrill, Ben.iamin, LL. D., Salom, July
30, a. 63. He was a native of Conway,
N. H. H. C. 1804.
Page, Col. William, Atkinson, N. H.,
Sept. 13, a. 83 years and 10 months
Parris, Hon. Samuel, Washington, D. C,
at the residence of his son, the Hon.
Albion K. Parris, Sept. 10, a. 92. He
was a native of Pembroke, Ms, and an
officer in the Revolutionary War. He
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Notices of Neiv Publications.
[Oct.
settled in Hebron, Me., and was a
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
and an Elector of President and Vice-
President of the United States.
Perry, Mrs. Elisabeth A., Somerville,
Aug. 3, a. 31, wife of Lieut. Oliver H.
Perry, U. S. N., and was the daughter of
Hon. R. K. Randolph of Newport, R. I.
Phelps, Rev. Amos A., Roxbury, July
30, a. 43. Y. C. 1826. He had been
settled in Boston as a clergyman, and
had been employed in various ways as
an Agent in behalf of the anti-slavery
cause.
Rice, Rev. Benjamin, Winchendon, July
12, a. 63. B. U. 1808.
Sprague, Hon. Seth, Senior, Duxbnry,
July 9, father of Judge Sprague of this
city.
Story, Mrs. Mehetabel, Boston. Aug.
9, a. 89, widow of the late Dr. Elisha
Story of Maiblehead, and mother of the
late Judge Story of Cambridge.
Strfeter, Mrs. Nancy, Swanzey, N. H.,
July 23. a 90, mother of Rev. Mr. Streel-
er of this city.
Tappan, Enoch Sawyer, M. D., Au-
gusta, Me., a. Of). H. C. 1801. He was
a son of Prof David Tappan, D. D, of
Harvard College, and a brother of Rev.
Benjamin Tappan, D. D.
Taylor, Rev. Samuel A., Worcester,
Aug. 31, a. 29.
Warren, Isaac, merchant, Framingham,
June 26, a. 72. He was born in Medford,
and lived 50 years in F.
West, Ben.iamin. Esq., Rochester, III.,
June 23, a. 35. D. C. 1833. Attorney.
White, Hon. Phineas, Putney, Vt., July
6, a. 77. I'. C. 1797. Attorney, Mem.
Cong.
Wilbur, Rev. Asa, Augusta, Me., Aug.
8, a. 87, a soldier in the Revolution.
WiKSHip, Capt. Jonathan, Brighton,
Aug. G. a. 67, (?) proprietor of the well-
known flower-gardens, and a man of
great skill and taste as a horticulturist.
Wright. Hon. Silas, Canton, N. Y.. Aug.
27, a. 53, ex- Governor of New York,
and ex-Senator in Congress. He was a
native of Weybridge, Vt. M. C. 1815.
^^OTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Memoirs of the Adminisfratioyi'; of Washington and John Adams, edited from
the Papers of Oliver Wolcott. Secretary of the Treasury. By George Gihbs.
'' Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri.^' In two volumes. New York :
jurare
Printed for the Subscribens. 1846. pp.
1130, Svo.
The first and chief design of this work originally was to present a Memoir of Oliver
Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury, and to do this principally from a view of his
services in political life. To effect this object, there was a necessity in publishing
some of his correspondence and papers. In doing this a cursory notice of the Admin-
istrations of Washington and the elder Adams, while Mr. Wolcott officiated in the
Treasury department, became unavoidable. In consequence of this, the work was
modified until it assumed its present title.
The selection of papers has been made from about twenty volumes of manuscripts,
including correspondence, drafts of official papers, and miscellaneous documents,
extending through nearly fifty years, all carefully arranged by Mr. Wolcott himself.
An estimate of the value of the correspondence may in a good degree be formed by the
consideration that it consists of letters from such men as Hamilton, Cabot, Ames,
Griswold, and King, respecting the science of government, the political state of the
limes, and thi; course to be pursued in the civil administrations of our own country.
From the biographical notice, we learn that the above named Oliver Wolcott, who
was ten years Governor of Connecticut, was the eldest son of Oliver, who also was
Governor of the State and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and was the
youngest son of Roger, who too had been Governor and was the youngest son of Simon,
who was a farmer and was the son of Henry, who emigrated from the mother country
to this in 1630, to escape the religious persecutions of the day, and settled at Dorches-
ter, Ms., whe-e he continued till 1636, when he with four others removed to Windsor,
Ci , and commenced a settlement. He was one of the first Magistrates or Assistants
of the Colony.
This work is a timely production, and " will be in the eyes of every student a mine
"f political history."
1847.] Notices of New Publications. 383
History of the Town of Shrewsbury, Slassachusetts, from its settlement in 1717
to 1829, with other matters relating thereto not before published, including an
extensive Family Register. By Andrew H Ward, Member of the New England
Historic, Genealogical Society. " He who forgets not the place of his birth,
and the trees whose fruit he plucked, and under ivhose shade he gambolled in the
days of his youth, is not a stranger to the sweetest impressions of the human heart. ''^
Boston: Published by Samuel G. Drake, 56 Cornhill. J. Howe, Printer, 39
Merchants' Row. 1847. pp. 508, 8vo.
Mr. Ward is a graduate of Harvard University in the class of 1808, and is, by pro-
fession, an Attorney. From his work it appears that he is the son of Sheriff Thonf>as
W. Ward of Shrewsbury and the grandson of Artemas Ward, who was appointed
the first Major-General in the army of the Revolution, and was long in public
life, — a man characterized by firmness of mind and integrity of purpose, — a lover of
his country and his God. The first two hundred pages of the book are occupied in
giving an account of the civil and ecclesiastical affairs of the town and various miscel-
laneous matters; and the other three humired pages comprise a Family Register and
Genealogical Table, embracing every family in the town from its settlement to 1829,
and in some cases, still later. It contains an account of 2GG families of different sur-
names, and lOSO families in the whole. Perhaps nothing of the kind has ever been
presented to the public, so full and perfect. The labor must have been great and it has
been performed con nmore, and without fee or reward, except the consciousness and
satisfaction of having done an important service for the present and future generations.
Every family in Shrewsbury at least should purchase and possess a copy of this valu-
able work.
History of the Episcopal Church, in Narragansett, Rhode-Island ; including a
History of other Episcopal Churches in the State ; With an Appendix containing a
reprint of a work now extremely rare, entitled " America Dissected,''^ By the Rev.
J. McSparran, D. D. With notes containing Genealogical and Biographical
Accounts of distinguished men, families, etc. By Wilkins Updike. New York :
Henry M. Onderdonk, 10 John Street. 1847. pp. 533, 8vo.
We have just perused the above work with much interest. From the title one
would suppose it to be merely a history of the Episcopal Churches in Narr.<\gansett
and Rhode-Island, with genealogical and biographical notices of some eminent lay-
men ; but it contains much more. As a history of Episcopal churches, Episcopa-
lians will highly prize it; as a work on history, biography, and genealogy, individuals
of all denominations will be interested in it. In preparing the history, the records of
St. Paul's Church in Narragansett and of other churches, abstracts from the doings of the
" Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts," established in 1701, and tradi-
tion, have been consulted. It is a work of great labor, as will be seen, by the consid-
eration that it contains in addition to other matter a biograpliical and genealogical
account of more than three hundred families in Narragansett. In giving this History to
the public Mr. Updike has performed a laborious and important service for the com-
munity. The work is embellished with portraits of Dr. and Mrs. McSparran.
Biography of Self-Taught Men. " Per angusta ad augusta.^^ " They do mo-t
by books who could do much without them ; and he that chiefly owes himself unto
himself is the substantial man.'^ — Sir Thomas Biiownk. Vol. II. Boston:
Benjamin Perkins & Co. 1847. pp. 324. 12mo.
To revive the memory of the great and good is always a pleasing task ; and espec-
ially so is it when we behold them struggling through adversity and toils till they have
become an honor to themselves and a blessing to their fellow men. A work ■with this
object in view, aside from the interest it excites, is highly useful and instructive, par-
ticularly to the young. It teaches them that no difficulties are too great to be over-
come, and encourages them when ready to faint in despair. "Tj'tiv est iter per exempla."
The volume before us contains the memoirs of Nathaniel Bowditch, James Cook,
William Falconer, ,Iohn Hunter, Nathan Smith, James Ferguson, James Watt. Eli
Whitney, John Leyden, Robert Stephens, Henry Stephens, Benjamin West, Peter
Hiirberg, Alexander Wilson, Robert Bloomfieid, Isaac Milner, Sir William Jones, and
Patrick Henry. In these sketches the author, (who is understood to be Prof Brown
of Dartmouth College,) has relieved the dulness of mere narration by interspersing
384 Notices of New Publications. [Oct.
through them his own choice and beautiful thoughts, on the various subjects to which
they refer. The work is written in a graceful, expressive, and suitable style, and
is embellished with a likeness of Dr. Bowditch.
The Life of John Eliot : with an account of the early missionary efforts among
the Indians of New England. By Nekemiah Adams, Pastor of Essex Street
Church, Boston. Written for the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society, and
approved by the Committee of Publication. Boston : Massachusetts Sabbath
School Society Depository. No. 3 Cornhill. 1847. pp. 12mo.
This is a neat, entertaining, and useful little work, written with that beauty of
thought and chasteness of expression so characteristic of its author. The introductory
chapter relates to the objects of the Pilgrims in coming to this country, a prominent
one of which was to preach the Gospel to the Indians. This is evident from the origi-
nal seal of the Massachusetts Colony, having the impression of an Indian on it, with
these words proceeding from his mouth, ''Come over and help us," and from the charter
which they received. Educated at the University of Cambridge, England, distinguished
for his love of and proficiency in, the ancient languages, indefatigable in his exertions,
and filled with holy zeal, and a desire for the promotion of Christ's cause, John Eliot
was of all men the best adapted to the execution of this design. The habits and labors
of this great and good man are faithfully recorded, as well as numerous anecdotes exhib-
iting his peculiar traits of character. Appended are several rare and curious documents
respecting the natives and the settlement of New England. We wish that this Memoir
of Eliot by Dr. Adams might be in every Sabbath School Library in the Country.
Report of the Committee appointed by the National Medical Convention, held in
Philadelphia, May, 1847, " fo prepare a nomenclature of diseases, adapted to the
United States, haoing reference to a general registration of deaths.^'
No subject is more intimately connected with the prosperity and happiness of a peo-
ple than the degree of their public health, and none should claim theattention more, than
the obtaining of a knowledge of the prevalent diseases and their probable causes. The
Committee in bringing this matter before the public, have adopted a uniform and sys-
tematic plan of registration and classification, which we think highly commendable.
It is designed to show "when, where, in what form and under what circumstances,
sickness and mortality take place; and whether they are uniformord is similar in
different places, or in the same place in different seasons and under different circum-
stances." Wherever this knowledge is acquired, remedies or preventives may be applied
with great hope of success. It is high time that men should "know themselves," and
the dangers to which they are daily exposed, and we think if the method proposed by
the Committee were adopted, this would in a great measure be accomplished. Lemuel
Shattuck, Esq., of Boston, one of the above named committee, has paid very great
attention to this subject, especially the plan of registration.
Two Sermons delivered on the Second Centennial Anniversary of the organiza-
tion of the First Church, and the settlement of the first minister in Wenham. By
Daniel Manshficld, Pastor. Published by request of the Church. Andover :
Printed by Allen, Morrill and Ward well. 1845.
The text on which these sermons are founded is contained in Deuteronomy xxxii :
7. " Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations; ask thy la-
ther, and he will show thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee."
These are very excellent discourses, possessing much valuable and interesting his-
torical matter. They contain a particular account of the church and its ministers. In
addition there is an appendix of about twenty pages, containing many curious and
valuable facts.
The following persons have died in Wenham at or above the age of 90 years;
namely, 178t). Widow ICIiot in her 9Gth year; ntt.'j, Barbary Waters, formerly of Salem,
ftO; Widow Cue, iW ; Widow Batchelder, 95; ISIO, Abraham Wyatt, 90; 1812, Margaret
Pierce, about 100; ISKi. Martha Ober, 91; 1SI9, Widow Batchelder, 90; 1822, Betty
Masury, 90; 182G, Widow Rose Dodge, 92; Pelatiah Brown, 91; 1836, Widow Eliza-
l)eth Brown, 91 and li months.
We regret that we have not room to notice other interesting publications
which we have received, and also to insert some articles, which we intended.
INDEX OF SUBJECTS.
Abbot, Rev. Ephraim, Notice of, 250
Aborigines, Slalisiics of, KiO
Adams, Prof Ebfiiezer, Sketch of, 80
Adams, Robert, Epitaph of, 373
Adams, John, Epitaph of, 374
Adams, Rev. Dr. N., Life of Eliot by, noticed, 384
Advice of a dying Father to his Son, 284
Aldeii, Dr. E., Notices of Deceased Physicians,
60, 178
Allen, Rev. William, Notice of, 248
Almanacs, interleaved. Scraps from, 73
Alumni of N. E. Colleges, Sketches of, 77, 182,
Hon. William Cranch, 77
Prof. Ebenezer Adams, 80
Hon, James Savage, 81
Hon. Levi Woodbury, 84
Hon. Samuel S. Wilde, 86
Hon. Nathaniel Wright, 88
Hon. William D. Williamson 90
Rev. Ethan Smith, 182
Rev. Asa Rand, 184
Hon. Oliver Wendall, 186
Hon. Jonathan Law, lf8
Hon. Nathan Weston, 278
Hon. Richard Law, 280
Rev. Naphtali Shaw, 281
Hon. Nahum Mitchell, 282
American Colonies, Population of, in 1700, 377
Ancient Bible in Bradford Family, 275
Aticient Relics, 376
Anniversary at Plymouth of Pilgrims' Landing,
Orations at, IIS, 120
Appleton, Rev. Jesse, D. D , Notice of, 329
Bachiler, Rev. Stephen, Notice of, 323
Badger, S. C, Juridical Statistics of Merrimack
Co., N. H., 54, 140
Barry's Genealogy of Stetson Family noticed, 294
Bartlett, Dr. Josiah, Notice of, 95
Barllett, Dr. Levi, Notice of, 96
Bartlett, Dr. Levi S., Notice of, 97
Bassett, Dr. Thomas, Notice of, 98
Belcher, Rev. Samuel, Notice of, 247
Belfast, Me , Longevity in, 73
Berwick, Me., Monumental Inscription at, 376
Boston, Ministers of, from 1630 to 1842, 134, 240,
318
Boston and Vicinity, Ancient names in, from 1630
to 1644, 193
Boutwell, Rev. James, Notice of, 42
Bradford, Gov., Notice of, 117
Bradford, Elisha, Family Record of, 276
Bradley, C. W., Esq., Proprietors of New Haven,
Ct., 157
Bradley, C W., Esq , Connecticut Register no-
ticed, 200
Bradstreet, Gov., Notice of, 75
Bradslreet, Gov., House of, 75
Bradstreet, Gov., Monument of, 76
Brentwood, N. H., Ministers, Notices of, 41
Rev. Nathaniel Trask, 41
Rev. Ebenezer Flint, 41
Rev. Chester Colton, 41
Rev. Luke A. Spoft'ord, 41
Rev. Jonathan Ward, 42
Rf V. Francis Welch, 42
Rev. John Gunnison, 42
Rev. James Boutwell, 42
Brewster, Elder William and his Church, 47
Brewster, Elder William, Notice of, 115
Brock, Rev. John, Notice of, 247
Brown, Rev. Joseph, Notice of, 245
Brown, Prof. S G., Biography of Self Taught
Men by, noticed, 383
Bnel, Mary, Tombstone of, 196
Burke, John, Esq., Patrician edited by, noticed, 104
Burrough, George, Memoir of, 37
Butler, Prof. James D., Address by, noticed, 104
Butler, Prof James D., Genealogy of Butler Fam-
ily, 167
Carver, Gov., Notice of, 116
Casco Bay, Indians' Attack on, 53
Chapman, Rev. Calvin, Notice of, 45
Charlestown, Frothingham's History of, noticed,
101
Cha.se Family, Genealogy of, 68
Chickering, Jesse, Statistics of Population of Mas-
sachusetts from 1765 to 1840, noticed, 102
Clark, Thomas, Memoir of, 35
Clark, Thomas, Mather's notice of, 36
Clark, Rev. John, Notice of, 153
Clark, Rev. S. W., Notice of, 250
Clifton, Rev. Richard, and his Church, 47
Coffin, Joshua, B. A., Genealogy of Chase Fami-
ly, 63
Coffin, Joshua, B A , History of Newbury, notic-
ed, 295
Coffin, Mrs. Judith, Epitaph of, 373
Coffin, Tristam, Esq., Epitaph of, 373
Coffin, Mrs. Sarah, Epitaph of , 374
Coffin, Edmund, Epitaph of, 374
Cogswpll, Rev. E. C, Sermon by, noticed, 294
Colton, Rev. Chester, Notice of, 41
Congregational Churches and Ministers in Rock
ingham Co., N. H., 40. 150, 244, 322
Corlet, Ammi Ruhamah, Memoir of, 35
Corser, Rev. Enoch, Notice of, 45
Cotton Family, Genealogy of, 164
Cotton, Rev. Seaborn, Notice of, 325
Cotton, Rev. John, Notice of, 326
Cotton, Rev. Ward, Notice of, 328
Cranch, Hon. William, Letter from, 65
Cranch, Hon. William, Sketch of, 77
Cushman and Carver, Agents to England, 4'i
Cushman, Robert, Sermon by, Plymouth, 1621,
noticed, 103
Cushman, Robert, Arrival and notice of, 124
Gushing, Dr. Ezekiel D , Notice of, 180
Cutler, Rev. Robert, Notice of, 43
Cutter, Dr. Calvin, Notice of, 278
Dalt'in, Rev. Timothy, Notice of, 324
Deceased Physicians in Massachusetts, Notices
of, 60, 178
Dr. Erastus Sergeant, Senior, 60
Dr. Horatio Jones, 62
Dr. Andrew Mackie, 64
Dr. Henry Wells, 178
Dr. Gridley Thaxter, 179
Dr. Ezekiel D. Gushing, ISO
Dedham, Register of births in, 99
Deerfield, Ministers, Notices of, 42
Rev. Timothv Upham, 43
Rev. Nathaniel Wells, 43
Rev. Ephraim N. Hidden, 43
Distinguished Persons mentioned in the Bible,
Death and Age of, 360
386
Index of Subjects.
[Oct.
Dr.ike, S. G., M. A., Genealogy of the Farmer
Family, 21
Drake, S. G., M. A., Passengers in the Golden
Himl, J-JG
Drake, S. G., M. A., First Settlers in New Eng-
land, 137
Dudley Family, Genealogy of, 71
Dudley, Ann, Poems by, 7U
Dudley, Rev. Samuel, Notice of, 152
Durfee, Hem. Job, Discourse by, noticed, 295
Dwighi, President, Opinicui of our Ancestor!!, 124
Eastport, Me., Moiiumenlal Inscription at, 195
Eldredgp, Re--. Erasmus D , Notice of, 322
Endecott, Gov., Memoir of, 201
Endecott Rock, Col. Carrigain's Letter, 311
Eudecott Family, Genealogy of, 335
Epitaphs, 72
Epping, Ministers, Notices of, 43
Rev. Robert Culler, 43
Rev Josiah Stearns, 43
Rev. Petei Holi,45
Rev. Forest Jeflbrds, 45
Rev. Calvin Chapman, 45
Rev. Eui'ch Cofser. 45
Evans, Henry, Epitaph of, 375
Exeler, Ministers, Noiices of. 151, 245
Rev. John Wheelwright, 151
Rev. Samuel Dudley, 152
Rev. John Clark, 153
Rev. John Odim, 151
Rev. Woodl. ridge Odlin, 154
Rev. Isaac Mansfield, 155
Rev. AVilliam F. Rowland, 155
Rev. John Smith, 155
Rev. William Williams. 156
Rev. Joy H. Fairchild, 1.56
Rev. R D. Hitchcock, 156
Rev. Daniel Rogers, 245
Rev. Joseph Brown, 245
Rev. Hosea Hiklreth, 246
Rev. I*aac Hurd, 246
Fairchild, Rev. J. H., Notice of, 156
Family Register, Form of, 67
Family Increase, 196
Farmer, John, M. A., Memoir of, 9
Farmer, Joint, M. A., Published Works of, 13
Farmer. John, M. A., Rev. N. Bouion's Opinion
of, 19
Farmer, .lohn, M. A., Inscription on monument
of, 20
Farmer, John, M. A., List of Ancient Names in
Boston and vicinity by, 193
Farmer Pamily, Genealogy of, 21
Farmer Family, Genealogy of. Explanation of
plan of, 21
Farmer Family, I,etters respecting, 33
Farmer Family. Arms of, 3(j0
Farmer, Origin of Name. 22
Fnrriiigton. Dr. James, Notice of, 277
Fathers of New England. Decease of, 74, 286
First Planters, Deaths of, to 1625,52
Flint, Rev. F.lienezer, Notice of, 41
Folsom, George, Historical Discourse by, noticed,
103
Forefathers' Rock, 122
Fortune, Passengers in, 124
Foster, Isaac, Memoir of, 39
Foster Family, Genealogy of, 351
Frsnch, Rev. Jonathan, Churches and Ministers
in Rockingham Co , N. H., 40, 150, 244
Gachel, Henri, Genealogy of, 344
Gale, Dr. Atnos, Notice of, 97
Gale, Dr. Amos, Jr., Notice of, 97
Gale, Dr. Slepheii, Notice of, 97
Gale, Dr. Ezra H., Notice of, 97
Gnje, Dr. Levi B., Notice of, 98
Gale, Dr. Jnsjah B., Nt.tice of. 98
Gale, Dr. Amos G., Notice of, 98
Gale, Dr. Stephen M., Notice of, 98
Garland, Dr. Jeremiah, Notice of, 278
Genealogical Investigations, Reasons for, 147
Genealogies and their Moral, 290
Genealogy, 3J4
Genealogy, lUugtralions of, 353
Gibbs, George, Esq., Administrations of Wash-
ington and Adams, by, noticed, 382
Golden Hind, Passengers in, 126
Gookin, Col., Letter of to Rev. N. Gookin, 113
Gookin, Rev. Nathaniel, Notice of, 327
Gookin Family, Genealogy of, 345
Gosport, Ministers, Notices of, 216
Rev. Joseph Hull, 217
Rev. John Brock, 247
Rev. Samuel Belcher, 247
Rev. John Tucke, 247
Rev. Josiah Stevens, 248
Rev. Samuel Sewall, 243
Rev. Origen Smith, 243
Rev, A. Plumer, 248
Greenland, Ministers, N'ltices of, 248
Rev. William Allen, 243
Rev. Samuel Macclintock, D. D.,249
Rev. James A. Neal, 249
Rev. Ephraim Abbott, 250
Rev. S. W. Clark, 250
Gunnison, Rev. John, Notice of, 42
Hair, The wearing of, 368
Hamptim, Ministers, Notices of, 322
Rev. Stephen Bachiler, 323
Rev. TiiTKiihy Dalton, 324
Rev. John Wheelwright. 325
Rev. Seaborn Cotton, 323
Rev. John Cotton, 326
Rev. Naihaniel Gookin, 327
Rev Ward Cotton, 328
Rev. Ebenezer Thayer, 329
Rev. William Pidgin, 329
Rev. Jesse Appleton, D. D., 329
Rev. Josiah Webster, 331
Rev. Erasmus D. Eldredge, 332
Harris, W. T., Cambridge Epitaphs by, noticed,
102
Harvard College, Memoirs of Graduates of, 34.
Nathaniel Higginson,34
Amnii Ruhnmah Corlet, 35
Thomas Clark, 35
George Biirrough,37
Isaac Foster, 39
Samuel Phipps, 39
Ilarvaid College. Triennial Catalogue of, 65
Hayward, John, Massachusetts Gazetteer by, no-
ticed, 101
Heraldry, 225 ; definition, 225 ; origin and hi<tory,
225; blazonins, hislorifying. and marshalling
Arms, 227 : diflerenl kinds of Arms, 228 ;
parts of a Coat of Arms, 229 ; heraldic plaie,
231 ; explaiintion o{ plate, 230
Hidden, Rev. Ephraim N., Notice of, 43
Higginson, Nathaniel, Memoir of. 34
Hildreth, Rev. Hosea, Notice of, 216
Hill, Gov., Extracts from Messages, 17
Hinckley, Gov., Verses on the death of his Wife
92
Hinckley, Gov., Family Connections of, 95
Hitchcock, Rev. R. D., Notice of, 156
H(dt, Rev. Peter, Notice of, 45
Hopkins, Dr., Plymouth Sermon by, noticed, 199
How, Dr. James, Notice of, 276
Howell, George and Nathan, Death of, 1?9
Huguenots, 3.32
Hull, Rev. Joseph, Notice of, 247
Huntington Family, 343
Hur<l, Rev. Isaac, Notice of, 246
Ilutchiiison, Gov., Memoir of, 297
Hutchinson Family, Genealogy of, 302
Jackson, Dr. James, Notice of, 276
Jeffords, Rev. Forest, Notice ot", 45
Jones, Dr. Horatio, Notice of, 62
Juridical Statistics, Merrimack Co., N. H., 54, 140
Kingst'>n, N. H , Physicians, Notices of, 95
Dr. Josiah Bartleti, 95
Dr. Levi Barilett, 96
Dr. Levi S. Barilett, 97
Dr. Amos Gale, 97
Dr. Amos Gile, Jr., 97
Dr. Stephen Gale, 97
Dr. Ezra B. Gale, 97
Dr. Levi B. Gale, 98
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1847.]
Index of Subjects.
3S7
Dr. Josiah B. Gale, 9S
Dr. Amos G. Gale, nS
Dr. Stephen M. Gale, 98
Dr. Thomas Bassell, 93
Knight, Joseph, Kpitaph of, 375
Law, Hon. Jonalhan, Sketch of, 188
Law, Hon. Richard, Sketch of, 28(1
Longevity, Inslances of, 196
Loriiig, James, Massachusetts Register by, no-
ticed, HI2
Maccliiitock, Rev. Samuel, D. D., Notice of, 249
Mackie, Dr. Andrew, Notice of, 61
Mansfield, Rev. D., Two Sermons hv, noticed, 384
Majisfield. Rev. Isaac, Notice of, 1.55
Marriages and Deaths, 197, 292, 38U
Marsh Family, Longevity of, 196
Massachusetts, Capital ofiences in, 139
Massachusetts Slate Record noticed, 199
Massachusetts, Ratification of Federal Constitu-
tion liy, 232 ; yeas by the Convention, 232 ;
nays by the Convention, 233; celebration of
its adoption, 23.5 , toasts drunk on the occa-
sion, 235 ; notice to Iradesinen, 236
Mayflower, Passengers of, in 1620, 47
Mayflower, hired, 48
Mayflower, its destiny, 49
-Mayflower, List of Passengers, how made up, 49
Mayflower, Tabular List of Passengers explain-
ed, 50
Memoir of John Farmer, M. A., 9
Memoir of Hon. Samuel Sewall, 105
Memoir of Enoch Parsons. Esq., 159
Memoir of Gov. Endecolt, 20]
Memoir of Gov. Hutchinson, 297
Memoir of President Moore, 361
Memoir of Dr. A. G Upham,:!C5
Merrimack Co., N. H., Juridical Statistics of, 54,
140
Ministers in Boston from 1630 to 1S42, 134,240,318
Minott, James, Esq., Epitaph of, 72
Minot Family, Genealogy of, 171,256
Miser, Epitaph on a, 376
Mitchell, Hon. Nahum, Sketch of, 283
Moody, C. C. P., Sketches of Moody Family by,
noticed, 199
Moore, President, Memoir of, 361
Nasoii, Elias, M. A., Burial-Place at " Old
Town," Newbury. 371
Nea), Rev. James A.. Notice of, 249
Newbury, (' Old Town.-') Burial-Place at, 371
New England Fathers, 91
New England Society, Cincinnati, O., Anniver-
sary of, 100
New England, First Settlers of, 1.37
New England, Description of, 288
New England .Ministers. Arrival of, 2'^9
New Haven, Ct., Proprietors of, in 1685, 157
Newell, Rev. William, Discourse by, noticed, 296
New Publications, Notices of, 100, 199, 293, 3S2
Guide to Plymouth, 100
History of Charlestown, Ms., 101
Gazetteer of Massachusetts, 101
Epitaphs from the Old Burying Ground, Cam-
bridge, 102
Loring's Massachuselts Register, 102
Statistical View of the Population of Massachu-
setts from 1705 to ISMO. 1C2
Folsom's Historical Discourse, 103
Cushman's Sermon, Plymouth, 1621, 103
Butler's Historical Address, 104
The Patrician, 104
Massachusetts State Record, 199
Sketches of the Moody Family, 199
Dr. Hopkins' Plymouth Sermon, 199
Bradley's Connecticut Register, 200
American Loyalists, 293
Genealogy of the Stetson Family, 294
Upham's Oration before N. E. Society, New
York, 294
Cogswell's Sermon on Dea. Bachelder's death,
294
Judge Durfee's Historical Discourse, 295
Coffin's History of Newbury, 295
Dr. Pierce's Brookline Jubilee, 296
Newell's Discourse on C.'inbridge Church
Gathering, 296
Admiiiistratiiwis of Wasliinglon and Adams, 382
History of Shrewsbury, 3-i:J
History of ihe l^piscopal Church in Narragan-
scti, R. 1 ,3&3
Biography of Self- Taught Men, 333
Life of John Eli<ii,'384
Report of Committee on Diseases in U. S., 384
Maushfield's Centennial Sermons, 384
Norwich, Ct., Foreign Missionaries I'rum, 46
Norwich, Ct., First Settlement of, 314
Norwich, Ct., First Settlers of, 315
N 'Twich, Ct., Patent of the Town of, 315
Novum Belgium, Descriplion ot", 283
Noyes, Timothy, Epitaph of, 374
Noyes, Daniel, Epitaph of, 375
Odiin, Rev. John, Notice of, 154
Odiin, Kev. AVoodbridge, Notice of, 154
Odioriie, James C, M A., Boston Ministers by,
134, 240, 318
O'd Colony Club, 117
Old Colony Club, First Anniversary of. Enter-
tainment at, 117
Old Colony Club, Toasts given at Entertainment
of, 117
Our Ancestors, 149
Parsons, Enoch, Esq., Memoir of, 159
Parsons Family, Genealogy of, 263
Parsons Family, Arms of, 264
Pearl, Dr. Rufiis K., Notice of, 273
Pendleton, Major, Letter of, 53
Pel kins. Dr. John, Notice of, 277
Perkins, Dr. Asa, Notice of, 277
Philosophy of Life, 163
Phipps, Samuel. Memoir of, 39
Pidgin, Rev. Willi.im, Notice of, 329
Pierce, Rev. Dr., Sermon by, noticed, 296
Pierce, Benjamin, Epiiaph of, 373
Pierce, Daniel, Epitaph of, 374
Pilgrims sail and arrive at Cape Cod, 43
Pilgrim Societv, History of, 114; its formation and
first celebration, 119 ; its Hall, I'jn ; us Library,
Cabinet, and Col. Sargent's Picture, 121 ; its
Portraits, Curiosities, and Antiquities, 121
Pilgiims. Departure of from Plymouth, Eiig-, 116
Pluiner, Rev. A., Notice of, 248
Pray, Dr. Samuel, Noiice of, 276
Pray, Dr. J. W., Notice < f , 278
Prescoii, Jonathan, Esq., Epiiaph of, 72
Preston, Dr. Timothy F., Notice of, 277
Prince, Rev. Thomas, Family Connections of, G2
Prolific Family, 376
Puritan, Meaning of the term, 1^4
Quakers, Examination of, Sept. 8, 1656, 132
Rand. Rev. Asa, Sketch of. 184
Report of Committee on Diseases in U. S., no-
ticed, 384
Rhode Island, First Settlers of, 291
Richardson. Rev. John, Epiiaph of, 372
Robinson, Rev. John, and his Church, 47
Robinson, Rev. John, Notice of, 115
Robinson, Rev. John, Advice of to the Pilgrims, 125
Rochester, N. H., Physicians, Notices of, 276
Dr. James Jackson, 276
Di James How, 276
Dr. Samuel Pray, 276
Dr. Timoihy F. Preston, 277
Dr. John Perkins, 277
Dr. Asa Perkins, 277
Dr. James Farringlon, 2'77
Dr. Calvin Cutter, 278
Dr. Theodore Wells, 278
Dr. Turner, 278
Dr. Rufus K. Pearl. 278
Dr. J. W. Pray, 278
Dr. Richard Rnssel,278
Dr. Jeremiah Garland, 278
Rockingham Co., N. H., Churches and Ministers
in, '40, 150. 244, .322
Rogers, Rev. Daniel, Notice of, 245
Rowland, Rev, William F , Notice of, 155
Russel, William S., Guide to Plymouth by, no-
ticed, 100
388
Index of Subjects.
[Ocl.
Russel, Dr. Richard, Notice of, 278
Sabine's American Loyalists, noticed, 293
Sa'em, First Church in, Original Covenant of, 224
Sargent, Chief-Justice, Letter to Gen. Badger, 237
Savage, Hon James, Sketch of, 81
Scotch Prisoners, List of, 377
Scotch Prisoners, Rev. J. Cotton's letter to Oliver
Cromwell respecting, 3S0
Sergeant, Dr. Eraslus, Senior, Notice of, 60
Sewall, Hon. Samuel, Memoir of, 105
Sewall, Hon Samuel, Publications distributed by,
110
Sewall, Hon. Samuel, Manuscripts of. 111
Sewall, Hon. Samuel, Letter on Family Geneal-
ogy, HI
Sewall, Rev. Samuel, Notice of, 248
Sewall, Henry, Epitaph of, 372
Shattuck, Lemuel, Esq., Genealogy of Miiiot
Family, 171, 256
Shattuck, Lemuel, Esq., Illustrations of Geneal-
ogy, 355
Shaw, Rev. Naphtali, Sketch of, 281
Shunleff, Dr. N. B., Passengers in the Mayflower
in 1620, 47
Smith, Rev. John, and his Church, 47
Smith, Rev. John, Notice of, 155
Smith, Rev. Kihan, Sketch of, 182
Smith, Rev. Origen, Notice of, 248
S|)eedwell, bought, 48
Speedwell of London, Passengers in, 132
Spofford, Rev. Luke A., Notice of, 41
Standish, Capt. Miles, Inventory of Books, 54
Stearns, Rev. Josiah, Notice of, 43
Stevens, Rev Josiah, Notice of, 248
Stone, Mrs. Lois, Epitaph of, 374
Stoughton, Lieut.-Gov.'s Letter to Gov. Allen,
N. H.,317
Tappan, Rev. Christopher, Epitaph of, 72
Thatcher, Dr. James, Notice of, 122
Thayer, Dr. E , Register of Births in Dedham, 99
Thayer, Rev. Ebenezer, Notice of, 329
Thaxier, Dr. Gndley, Notice of, 179
Thornton, J. W., Esq., Genealogy of the Cotton
Family, 164
Thornton, J. \V., Esq., Genealogy of the G"okin
Family, 345
Three distinguished scholars, 64
Trask, Rev. Nathaniel, Notice of, 41
Tucke, Rev. John, Notice of, 247
Turner, Dr. , Notice of, 278
Updike, W., Esq., History of the Episcopal
Church in Narragansett, R. I., by, noticed,
383
Upham, Rev. Timothy, Notice of, 43
Upliam, Rev. C. W .. Oration by, noticed, 294
Upham, Dr. A. G., Memoir of, 365
Waldron Family, 66
Walrond, Rev. John, Letter from, 66
Ward, Rev. Jonalhaii, Notice of, 42
Ward, A. H., E.sq., History of Shrewsbury by,
noticed, 3S3
Washburn, Hon. E., Memoir of Pres. Moore by,
361
Watts, Dr. Isaac, Letter to Madam Sewall, 189
Websler. Rev. Josiah, Notice of, 331
Welch, Rev. Francis, Notice of, 42
Wells, Rev. Nathaniel, Notice of, 43
Wells. Dr. Henry, Notice of, 178
AVells, Dr. Theodore, Noiice of, 278
Wendell, Hon. Oliver, Sketch of, 186
Weston, Hon. Nathan, Sketch of, 278
Wheelwright, Rev. John, Notice of, 325
White, Peregrine, born, 48
Wigglesworth, Rev. Michael, on wearing the
^hair, 36S
Wilde, Hon Samuel S., Sketch of, 86
Williams, Rev. William, Notice of, 156
Williamson, Hon. William D., Sketch of, 90
Witchcraft, Noiice of, 106
Wolcott Family, Genealogy of, 251
Woodbury, Hon. Levi, Sketch of, 84
Wright, Hon. Nathaniel, Sketch of, 88
INDEX OF NAMES.
iTliis list contains the names of about all the individuals concerning whom particular men-
tion is made in the volume, except those embraced in the rollowiiig Lists: The Proprietors
of New Haven, Ct. in 1GS5 ; Names in Boston and Viciniiy from 1030 to 104-4 ; Names ot
the Individuals who composed the Convention in Wassaciiuselts for the Adoption of the
Federal Consiitution ; First Settlers of Rhode Island ; and Family Genealogies. To insert
these names, which amount to thousands, is deemed needless and inexpedient. For a knowl-
edge of them, we refer to the several articles.]
I
Abbot, Abiel, 118
Abbot, Banholomew, 50
Al)bot, Ephraim, 244, 250
Abbot, Haiiriiili, 29
Abbot, .fiicub, 197, 320, 031
Abboi, Jeremiah, 28
Abbot, John, 52
Abbot, J. C, 242
Abbot, Mary, 50
Abbot, Pascal, 42
Abl)ol, Remember, 50
Abbot, Sarah, 44, 50
Al)bot, S. T., 155
Abercrombie, , 249
Adam.s, Ebeiiezer, 80
Adams, Ephraim, 80
Adams, Jolin, 77,81, 122,372,382
Adams, John F.,32l
Adam-, Joseph, 154
Adams, J. Q., 113
Adams, Mehelabel T., 292
Adam.s, Nehemiah, 156, 292, 319,
384
Adams, Rebecca, 80
Adiims, Robert, 372
Adams, Samuel, 137, 380
Adams, , 30
Adtlington, Isaac, 109
Addison, Joseph, 106
Addison, Thomas, 343
Aiken, Daniel, 292
Aiknn, Silas, 320
Ainsworth, Lalvin, 53, 113
Aklen, .r.>lm, 45, 50, 53, 54, 122
Aldeii, Lucius, 121
Alexander, Quartus. 107
Alger, William R., 380
Allen, B. R , 15i5 ,i
Allen, Bozoun, 137, 2S6
Allen, Eleanor, 249
Allen, Henrv, 251
Allen, Jame.i, 1.34
Allen, Samuel, 317
Allen, Samuel H., 197
Allen, Thomas, 2s9
Allen, AVilkes, 11, 35
Allen, AVillbim, 154, 241, 248, 249
Allerton, Isaac, 48, 50, 53
Allin, John, 247, 289
AUin, Onesiphorus, 137
Allyne, John, 118
Allyne, Thomas, 137
Ames, David, 233
Ames, Fisher, 382
Amory, Jonathan, 380
Anderson, Hainiah, 82
Andrew, John, 34
Andrews, David A, 331
Andrews, Joanna, 197
Andrews, Sarah, 338
Andrews, Thomas, 137
Andros, Edmund, 76, 106
Angier, Andrew, 137
Angier, John, 28-3
Amiable, Anthony, 137
Annan, David, 240
Anthony, , 131
Appleion, Francis, 329
Applelon, Jesse, 322, 329
Appleion, Nathaniel, 329
Appleton, Samuel, 329
Archer, Armstrong, 320
Archard, Samuel, 137
Ardell, Richard, 1,37
Armsiroiig, Samuel T,, 124
Arnold, , 33
Arnold, Lemuel H , 330
Asliursl, William, 108
Alherton, Humphrey, 287
Atkins, Joseph, 72
Atwell, Zeciiariah, 197
Atwood, Abigail, 197
Atwood, John, 74, 137
Atwood, Moses, 98
Auchmuiy, Robert, 30vS
Audley, John, 131
Avery, John, 74. 289
Avery, Jonadtan, 137
Avery, William, 137
Ayer, Richard H.,56, 08
Baalam, Charels, 132
Bachiler, Stephen, 239, 322, 323
Backus, Charles, 363
Backus, William, 316
Bacon, Francis, 106
Bacon, John, 136
Badger, Emma L , 292
Badger, George D., 292
Badger, George W., .381
Badger, Joseph, 43, 237
Badger, Judith, 43
Badger, Siephen C, 57
Badger, William, 269
Bailey, John, 134
Baker, Christopher, 275
Baker, Nathaniel B., 57
Baker, Natbaniel P., 57
Baldwin, John, 132
Baldwin, Mary, 132
Baldwin, Reuben, 30
Baldwin, Rizpah, 30, 32
Baldwin, Samuel, 118
Baldwin, Thomas, 240
Baldwin, William, 23, 31
Ballou, Hosea, 242
Bancroft, Aaron, 273
Bancroft, Amos, 250
Ba.".cron, Samuel, 278
Banks, Joseph, 78
Barbage, Isabella, 24, 33
Bardwell, Elijah, 18:3
Bardwell, Horatio, 133
Bardwell, Joseph, 183
Barker, David, 43, 55
Barker, Ezra, 380
Barnes, David L , 87
Barnes, Isaac O., 86
Barnes, Thomas, 132
Barren, Benjamin, 175
Barren, Joseph, 175
Barrett, Samuel, 120, 243
Barrow, Giles, 379
Barrows, Homer, 153
Barry, John S., 294
Bartholomew, Catharine, 300
Barilelt, Elisha, 96
Barllett, Enoch, 344
Banletl, Ezra, 96
Banlelt, Israel, 344
Banlett, Josiah, 95, 97 —
Banlelt, Levi. 93 .;
Bardett, Levi S , 96
Barllett, i\lary, 95
Barllett, Richard, 142 .
Banlelt. Zaccheus, 118-.
Bartol, Cyrus A., ;320
Bass, Jonathan, 232
Bass, Samuel, 232
Bassell, Thomas, 98
Baichclder, Davis, 294
Batchelder, Nathan. 311
Baichelder, Simon, 294
Batchelder, Zachariah, 141
Bates, John S,, 292
Bean, John, 277
Beard, Illiamar W , 146
Beauchamp, William, 241
Beecher, Edward, 318
Beecher, Lyman, 100, 120, 243
Beex, John, 377, 378
Belcher, Samuel, 244, 247 /
Belden, P., 183
Bell, James, 43
Bell, Samuel D., 54, 142
Belhngham, Richard, 113
Belknap, Jeremy, 15, 240
Beman, Jehiel C.,320
Bennett, Phillip, 343
390
Index of Names.
[Oct.
Bennett, Robert, 348
Benlley, William, 3S, 137, 202
Berkley, Willi:. m, 348
Benuird, Tin/mus, 34S
Berry, John, 43
Berry, Ricliard, 137
Belhuiie, Jane, 9i
Bezl)eaiie, Joliii, 137
Bigelww, H. J.,i92
Bigelow, Joaiilluiii, 120
Bigelow, Timoihy. 55
Billings, Jesse L., 381
Hilliiigioii, Francis, 51
Billnigioii, Helen, 51
Billinj,'Uni, Jiilm, 51
Billmgion, Manna, 53
Biiigliam, Caleli,2sl
Bingley, Elizalieih, 09
Bishop. , 191
Black, George H., 321
Blackmail, Adam. 287
Bliicksione, William, 106
Blacoler, Tliomas, 13U
Blagdeii, G. VV., 120, 319
Biair, iMi)iilgiMiicry, S(i
BHIr, Samuel, I3(i
HIake, Caleb, 292
Blake, Francis, 137
Blake, Genrye, 279
Blake, James, 137
Blake, Julin L.,243
Blake. WilUam, 137
Blinman, Ru-liard, 2S9
Bliss, Jernslia, 282
Biijs, Tlioinas, 2<i(3
Blood, Calel).241
Blowers. Joliii, 137
Blylhe, Sarah R., 342
Boles, Arieiiias, 319
Bond, Esther, 69
Boniiey, Isaac, 243, 319
Bolt, Isaac, 137
Boules, Joseph, 132
Bouioii, Nathaniel, 19, 155, 312
Boiuwell. James, 40, 42
Bouiweli; William T., 42
Boweii, I'enuel, 136
Bownd, Ephraim, 135
Boyle, Kohert, 351
Bracket, Anlhuiiy, 53
Bracketj George, 250
Bracket, 'I'lKMiias, 53
Bradford, Alden, 118, 119, 27G
Bradford, Doroihy, 50
Bradford, Klislia, 27G
Bradford, Gamaliel, 118
Bradford, John, 282
Bradford, Alary, 15ii
Bradf>rd, William, 47, 48,49,50,
117, 150,209,287
Bradley, Charles W.,200
Bradley, John, 379
Bradley, ;Moms 11., 141
Bradley, Samuel, 277
Bradley, William, 137
Bradstreel, Ann, 77
Bradslreet, Dorothy, 77, 326
Bradslreel, Diullej, 77
Bradslreet, Hannah, 77
Bradstreel, Mary, 77
Bradslreet, John, 77
Bradstreel, Samuel, 77
Bradsircei, ^illlull, 71, 75, 7G, 77,
321, 32()
Brnmaii. jNlilion P., 156
Brand, William, 132
Brandau, Gorge II., 321
Braille, William, 61, 284
Brasier,Joliii, 120
Braylon, Elzahdh A., 157
Brewer, John, 130
Brewer, Laiiri L., 40
Brewsier, Mrs . .'JO
Brewster, lieniamin, 316
Brewsier, Beihia, 197
Brewster, Fear, 53
Brewster, Lot E., 100
Brewster, Love, 50, 53
Brewsier, Lucretia, 50
Brewster, Seabury,3Sl
Brewsier, William, 47, 50, 74,
115
Brewster, Wrestling, 50
Bridge, Christopher, 134
Bridge, Thomas. 135
Bridges, Henry, 340
Bridges, Robert, 286
Briggs, Deborah, 81
Briggs, Hannah C, 197
Briggs, William, 197
Bright, Edivard, 130
Brimmer, Mariin, 292
Briscoe, Robert, 151
Britierige, Richard, 52
Brocas, \V'iiliaiii, 348
Brock, John, 244, 2;7
Brock well, Charles, 130
Broome, , 159
Broiisoii, S. J.,380
Brougham, Henry, 115
Brou^^hton, Thomas, 137
Brown, Aimer H.,292
Brown, Allen, 34
Brown, Brule, 129
Brown, Charles M.,2IG
Brown, Kilmund,289
Brown, Elizabeth, 30, 32
Brown, Francis, 186
Brown, John, 73, 130, 313
Brown, Joseph, 244, 215
Brown, Mary, 73
Brown, Peter, 52
Brown, Samuel, 28
Brown, ."Samuel G.,383
Brown, Sarah, 29
Brown, Thomas, 383
Bryant, Peter, 381
Bryant, Sarah, 381
Bryant, William C , 381
Buck, Ephraiin, l97
Buckminsier, Joseph, 249, 331
Buckminster, J S., 241
Buel, John, 196
Biiel, Mary, 196
Bulkley, I'eier, 72, 267, 289
Bull, W illiain, 137
Bunker, E. S., 3SI
Burbage, Thomas, 348
Burchard, John, 316
Burdet, George, 289
Burgess, John, 73
Burgiii, Hall, 56
Bur;iin, John, 153
Burke, John, 104
Biirlinyame, Anson, 292
Bunne'lle, Edwin F., 86
Burnham, Abraham, 155
Biirnliam, Beniamin, 292
Bnrnlniin, Edwin, 321
Burnet, Jacob, 89
Burnet, William, 8", 10$
Burnside, Samuel M., 354
Burr, Jonalhan, 74,289
Burton, A'^a, 184
Burroughs, Eden, 88
BurroiudK, G<>..rge. 37,38, 39, 53
Burroughs, Jeremiah, 37
l>urroii'.;hs, Siephen, 89
Burronuh-:, Thonia.i, 39
Bush, Charles P., 197
Builer, Bi'iijamm, KiS
Builcr, J I) . 101, 167
Builer, Sii'phcn, 167
Buirii-k, i';iis.ilM-ili,3ei
Butrick, s D ,381
Kniioii, Abigail, 300
Buiioii, William, 48, 50
Buiti-rficlii, Samuel, 140
Buiierhel.l, William, 64, 143
Butlers, Charles H., 146
Bvies, Mather, 135, 136
Byram, Nicholas, 282
Byrne, Patrick, 243
Byron, Richard, 29, 34
Cabot, George, 382
Cad\\ell, Jeniielie M., 197
Call, I., 197
Cal lender, Elli.=, 135
Callender, Elisha, 135
Camock, Thomas, 287
Camphell, Elisabeth, 73
Caiier, Henry, 13.5
Capeii, Barnard, 137
Capen, Lemuel, 318
Carder, Peter, 130
Carilon, -, 309
Carpenler, Amos B.,330
Carpenter, Chester W ,292
Carpenter, David M., 58
Carpenter, Hannah, 292
Carpenter, W'llliam, 137
Carrigain, Philip, 57, 314
Carroll, Arlond, 50
Carver, Elisabeth, 50, 53
Carver, John, 47, 48, 50, 52, 117
Carver, Mrs., 50
Cary, George, 131
Cary, Samuel, 241
Cale, Asa P., 5:4
Cailm, Jacob, 331
Lhadwick, Edmund, 43
Chandler, Moses, 277
Chaiming, Lucy B., 381
Chaiming, William R ,241
Chapman, Calvin, 40, 45
Chaplin, Joanna, 45
Cliapliii, James P., 45
Chaplin, Jeremiah, 380
Chapman, William E.,321
Charles, , 131
Chase, Aqnila, 68, 69
Chase, Baruch, 59
Chase, Daniel, 70
Chase, Henry B., 58
Chase, Horace, 58
Chase, Isaac, 68
Chase, James, 69
Cliase, John, 70
Chase, Joseph, 63
Chase, Moses, 70
Chase, Tliomas,68, 69
Chase, Thomas S.,83
Cha^e, William, 68
Chauncev, Charles, 112. 135,289
Chickley, Samuel, 135, 136
Cheever, Ezekiel, 137
Cheever, Marv, 43
Cheever, Sarah. 8'2
Cheney, Gershoin,249
Cherry, Charloile H., 46
Cherrv, Jane E., 46
Chester, John, 129
Chesier, 'I'lionias, 130
Cheverus, John de, 241
Chickeriiiii, Jesse, 102
Child, Richard, 137
Chihon, J.imes, 51
Chillon, Mrs , 51
Chihon, INInrv, 51
Choaie, William, 3P0
Church, Garretl, 137
Clackley, Thomas, 131
Clair, Arthur St., 161
Clapp, Eliza W.. 86
Clapp, W. WarlaiKl, 292
Clark, Alexander, 73
Clark, Chrisiopher, 132
Clark, Elisabcih, 151
Claik, Elisha, 73
Clark, Elina H , 197
Clark, (ieorge, 183
Clark, James.. -58
Clark, J.ihn, 150,250,287
Cliirk. Jomis, 35
Clark, Jonalhan, 73
1847.]
Index of Names.
391
Clark, Nathaniel, 154
Clark, R.iberl, 250
Clark, Rufus W., 152
Clark, Samuel W., 214, 250,
381
Clark, Thomas, 35, 300
^ Clark, Thomas M., 320
Clark, William, Go, 250
Clarke, , 48
Clarke, Faith, 53
Clarke, John, 136
Clarke, Joii.i.^, 137
Clarke, Joiialhaii, 380
Clarke, Richard, 52
Clarke, Roberi, 134
Clarke, Tlit-mlore, 137
Clay, Joseph, 83, 241
Clay, Naihaiuel, 137
Chrte, Edward, 129
Cliflord, Nicholas, 129
Clinoii, Richard, 47, 115, 117
Clinch, Joseph H , 320
Clough, Simon, 243, 320
Cool), , 131
Cobb, Kniiice, 87
Cobb, Henry, 137
Cobb, Waddy V.,24G
Cobbeti, Thomas, 2s9
Cochran, Aiinis, 73
Cochran, George, 73
Cochran, James, 53
Cochran, John, 73
Cochran, Margaret, 73
Cockburii, William, 196
Coddiiigton, Susanna, 300
Codman. John, 120, 15(3
Coe, Klienezer, 43
Coe, Daniel, 197
Coffin, t;(lmuiul,374
Coffin, Ezekiel W., 292
Coffin, Deborah, 153
Coffin, Joshua, 295
Coffin, John T.,311
Coffin, Judith, 373
Coffin, Peter, 3iS
Coffin, Sarah, 374
Coffin, Tristani, 373
Colrun, Samuel, 57
Coggan, John, 267
Cogswell, E. C.,294
Cogswell, Francis, 54, 140
Cogswell, John, 3li5
Cogswell, Thomas, 305
Colliy, Anne, 381
Colby, Anthony, 381
Cnllaniore. Aniliony, 381
Collicoit, Richard, 112
Collier, Sarah, 53
Collins, Caroline, 342
Colman, Benjamin, 131, 191
Coltoii, Chauncey. 100
Coltini, Cliesier, 40, 41
Coltoii, Martha, 329
Cotion, R.ilaiid,329
Colver, Nathaniel, 321
Conant, Roger, 205
Coiiani. Syivanus, 118
Condit, Joseph U., 381
Condy, Jeremiah. 135
Coney. Daniel, 279 «
Conolly, Horace L ,319
Coiiwav, James, 320
Cook, Elizabeth, 137
Cook, George, 137
Cook, John,' 130
Cook, Mary, 137
Cooke, Francis, 51, 53
Cooke, John, 51, 53
Cooley, Daniel, 235
Cooper, Humiliiy, 52
Cooper, Samuel, 135, 307
Cooper, William. 135
Copeland, John, 132
Corlet. Aniini Ruhamah, 35
Cotlet, Elijah, 35
Corliss, Hiram, 197
Corser, David, 46
Corser, Enoch, 40, 45, 46
Corser, John, 45
Corser, Samuel B. G., 46
Cory, Giles, 33
Cosdeii, Jeremiah, 240
Cottle, Joanna, 375
Cotion, Charles, 12:1
Cotum, Dorothy, 328
Coltmi, John, 134, 154, 164, 201,
286, 289, 292, 322, 380
Cotton, Roland, 164
Cotttm, Seaborn, 77, 322, 325
Cotion, Theophilus, 122
Cotton, Waid,41,322, 328
C<iwper, William, 19
Cox, Heiirv, 112
Cox, John,' 192
Cox, Aloses, 192
Cracksion, John, 51
Cradock, Maiihew, 203
Ciatts, John S aples, 232
Craiich, John, 73
Cranch, Richard. 65, 77
Craiich, William, 65, 77
Crane, , 281
Crane, , 13 »
Crane, Henry, 100
Crane, John, 132
Craiifield, Edward, 326
Cressv, Timolhy R.,319
Crew, Randall, 348 -
Crispe, Benjamin, 137
Crocker, Sophia, 32
Cromwell, Oliver, 380
Crooker, Turner, 30
Crosby, Anlhoiiy, 326
Crosby, Asa, 277
Crosby, Prudence, 326
Croswt 11. Andrew, 136
CroswelL William, 319
Crowninshield, Jacob, 341
Crowiunshield, Mary, 341
Crul't, Abigail, 300
Cudworth, James, 54
Cu'iiming, Alexander, 136
Cumings, Heiir\ , 29
Cunningham, Samuel, 73
Cunningham, William, 73
Curl IS, Jared, 64
Curwin, George, 137
Cusliin, Jeremiah, 137
Gushing, Caleb, S8, 151, 329
Cushing, Elijah, 180
Cu-hing, Chrislopher, 380
Cu.-hing, Elisha, 282
Gushing, E. D., 181
Cushing, Frederick, 331
Cu-hing, Grace, 196 "^
Cushing, John, 181
Cushing, Maiiliew, 100,282
Cushing, Nathaniel, 180
Cushing, Peier, 180
Cushinan, Joseph, 125
Cushinaii, Robert, 47, 48, 49, 52,
103
Cu^hmaii, Roberi W.,.32l
Cushman, TlKunas, 50
Culler, Robert, 40, 43
Cutler, Tinviihy, 135
Cutler, Calvin, 278
Cuiile, Thomas, 130
Daggi-tl, Timolhy, 292
D.-lion, Timolhy, 287, 239, -322,
324
Dana, Daniel, 155,246,321
Dana, Joseph, 292
Dana, Samuel W , 159
Dan.i, Sylvesler, 143
Danlorlh, i\lnrv,39
Danfoiili, Niclinlas, 74
Daiilor h, Tli.nnas, 39, 107
Daiilor.h, Timoihy,29
Darling, Enoch, 57
Darling, Joshua, 56
Darling, 'I'liiioihy, 147
Dauison, Nickolus, 132
Davenpcprl, Addmgton, 109, 135
Davenport, John, 134, 2b9
Davenport, , 71
Davenpori, Hichard, 267
Daveiiporl, , ls9
Diivis, Hannah, 30
Davis, John, 104, 118, 119, 131,
136, 197, -.V^i
Davis, Lawrence, 137
Davis, Nathaniel A., 56
Davis, Nathaniel M., 119,283
Davis, 'I'hmnas, 122
Davis, Wendell, 118
Davis, William, 125
Dawes, llovvland, 197
Dawes, , 78
Daws, Sarah, 26, 27
Day, Oirin. 29-'
Dean, Paul, 242, 243
Dean, , 27
Deaiie, John. 131
Dearborn. Heniy, 153
Dea born, Nathaniel, 147
Denison, Daniel, 71
Denny, Deborah, 92
Denton, Richard, 2S7, 289
Dew, Tlnnnas, 348
Dexier, Samuel, 381
Dickinson, James T., 46
Dickinson, S. F.,91
Dimmid, Abigail, 381
Dinsdale, William, 137
Dinsmoie, Silas, 381
Doane, Frederick W., 33
Doane, George \V'.,318
Dodge, Ezekiel, ISl
Dodge, Perley, 86
Doe, John, 147
Doggeti, John, 137
Doiile, Peter, 134
Dole, Mary, 243
Dole, Richard, 243
Doiey, Edward, 51, 53
Doubt, Isaac, 376
Doughiy, Jolin, 13 )
Doughty, Thomas, 130
Dow, Joanna, 42
Dow, Joseph W,.331
Downer, Lucinda, 46
Downing, (jeorge, 77
Downing, Joshua W., 320
Draiie, B. B., 310
Drew, Stephen, 3^0
Driver, Tiiomas, 320
Drnry, Tlnmias, 362
Dudley, Ann, 76
Dudley, Anne, 71
Dudley, Deboiah, 71
Dudley, Dorothv, 71
Dudley, Joseph; 34, .35, 61, 71, 75
Dudley, Mary, 72
Dudley, Mercy, 71
Dudley, Patience, 71
Dudley, Paul, 71, 72
Dudley, Rebecca, 71
Dudley. R.iger, 71
Dudley, Samuel, 71, 150
Dudlev, Thmnas, 71,75,76,286,
320
Dudley, William, 71
Ongdale, William, 22
Dnminer, ^llce, 112
Dumnier, .lane, 112,372
Dnminer, Jereniiah, 113
Dnnimer, Slepheii, 111
Duinnier, William, 113
Dunbar, , 183
Dunbar, Deborah. 196
Dnnliar, Klijah,292
Dunham, '/. B. C, 321
Dnnsier, H-iiry, 237, 289
Dumon, John, 82
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392
Index of Names.
[Oct.
Durfcj, Job, 295, 381
Durgie, William, 137
Durliam, John, l-i
Durham, Tollbrd, 73
L)rake, Francis, 127
Drake, Henry, 1-29
Drake, John, l-J'J
Drake, CJamuel G., 21, 126, 137,
243, 263
Drake, Simeon, 248
Drake, Thomas, 129
Dwighl, Dorolhy, 353
Dwight, Joseph, 61
Dwighl, S. E.,242
DwigUi, Timoihy, 198
Dyer, Anne, 300
Karnes, Hdiinah, 353
Earle, John, 132
Eastman, Anstris B., 331
Ea'itman, Joiialhaii, ad
Kasiman, Luke, 197
Easlman, Muses, 57
Eastman, Nehemiah, 86, 381
Eaton, Mrs., 51
Eaton, Asa, 241
Eaton, Ephraim, 143
Eaton, Francis, 51, 53
Eaton, Samuel, 51, 53, 287, 289
Eaton, Theophilus, 287
Eckley, Joseph, 136
Edgecombe, Miles, 137
Edmoiiston, Edward, 197
Edson, Alexander, 197
Edwards, Henry VV., 381
Edwards, Juslin, 318
Edwards, Matthew, 132
Eedy, John, 137
Eldredge, Erasmus D., 322, 332
Eldridge, Hezekiah, 332
Eldridge, Micah, 332
Eldridge, Muliord, 332
Eldridge, Sally, 332
Eliot, Andrew, 135
Eliot, John, 289, 384
Elliot, Andrew, 329
Elliot, John, 118, 130
Ellis, Caleb, 329
Ellsworth, Henry L., 292
Ellsworth, Nancy G., 292
Ellsworth, Timothy, 197
Elton, Romeo, 380
Emblen, John, 134
Emerson, E, 91
Emerson, Henry, 100
Emerson, John, 327
Emerson, Ralph AV., 313
Emerson, William, 241
Emery, Elisabeth, 246
Emmons, Nathanael,4],364,381
Emmons, William, 88
Endecotl, John, 75, 201, 287, 312,
335
Endieott, Charles M., 201, 216,
335
Endieott, Moses, 340
Englisli, Thomas, 52
Euans, Mathias, 137
Eustace, Abigail, 168
Evans, Benjamin, 56
Evans, Henry, 375
Eveleth, Joseph, 197
Everett, Edward, 120, 243
Everett, John, 137
Everett, Oliver, 136
Ewer, Charles, 104,368
Fairchild,J. H., l.'Jd, 318
Fairchild, Lewis, 156
Faneuil, Benjamm,308
J''arley, Robert, 88
Farmer, Abigail, 28, 30
I'ariner, Anthony, 23
Farmer, Barbary,27
Farmer, Bartholomew, 23, 33
Farmer, Betty, 28, 31
Farmer, Charloiie, 30, 32
Farmer, Edward, 9, 13, 23, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32
Farmer, Elisabeth, 26, 28
Farmer, George, 13, 33
Farmer, Hannah, 3.i, 31, 34
Farmer, Hugh, 23, 24
Farmer, Isabella, 26, 28, 31
Farmer, Jacob, 24
F'armer, James, 21
Farmer, Jasper, 22
Farmer, Jedediah, 22
Farmer. Jeremiah, 29, 32
Farmer, Jesse, 30, 32
Farmer, John, 9, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26,29,30, 33,34,311
Farmer, Joseph, 29, 31, 34
Farmer, Oliver, 9, 25, 27, 28, 29,
30
Farmer, PrLscilla, 24
Farmer, Maiy, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31,
34
Fanner, Miles, 3 ), 32
Farmer, Rachel, 3 ), 31, .32
Farmer, Ralph, 24
Farmer, Rebecca, 28, 29, 31
Farmer, Richard, 22, 2:3, 24, 27,
29, 33, 34
Farmer, S., 24
Fanner, Samuel, 31
Farmer, Sarah, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30,
31,32,34
Farmer, Thomas, 23, 24, 26, 27,
28,29,33,34
Farmer, William, 22, 24
Fariis worth, James D., 269
Farrington, James, 277
Farriiigton, Jeremiah, 277
Faulkner, Francis, 354
Faulkner, Rebecca, 354
Faunce, Thomas, 2h3
Fay, John, 132
Fell, Joseph B., 78, 203, 310
Felton, Hannah, 336
Felton, James, 318
Fennelly, William, 321
Fenwick, Benedict, 242
Fenwick, George, 257
Fessenden, B. B., 100
Fettyplace, Mary F. L. O., 342
Fettyplace, William, 342
Figes, , 105
Filmore, Daniel, 242, 319
Fisher, Ebenezer, 197
Fisk, Ebenezer, 292
Fisk, Harriette T., 197
Fisk, John, 197
Fisk, Pliny, 292
Fisk, Shepard, 05
Fiske, FJbenezer, 329
Fiske, John, 36, 289
Fiske, Nathan W., 3S1
Filch, Charles, 320
Fitch, Elijali, 292
Fitch, Jabez, 247, 329
Fitch, James, 315
Fiiz-Geffrey, Charles, 129
Fiizpatrick, J. B.,321
Fitzsimmons, Terrence, 321
Flagg, ,41
Flagg, Melzer, 100 ,
Flanders, Waller P., 145
Fleet, John, 102
Fleet, Thomas, 102
Fleming, , 102
Fletcher, Arthur, 113 "
Fletcher, Francis, 129
Fletcher, Moses, .52
Fletcher, Richard, 146
Fletcher, SaiiuR-l, Ml, 197
Flint, Ebenezer, iu, 41
Flint, Henry, 289
Flint, James, US
Flint, Thomas, 286
Flucker, 'J'homas, 307
Fogg, George G., 143
Fogg, Jeremiah, 155, 269
FoUansbee, Anne, 70
Follansbee, Rebecca, 69
Folsom, George, 103
Foole, Pasco, 137
Ford, Zelotes, 197
Fortescue, George, 13
Forward, , 183
Foster, Abiel, 55
Foster, Abraham, M53
Foster, AllVed D.,354
Foster, C. A., 121
Foster, Clarissa, 32
Foster, Dwiglit, 351
Foster, Ephraim, 353
Foster, Fi>rdyce, 292
Foster, Herman, 146
Foster, Isaac, 39, 353
Foster, Jacob, 90, 353
Foster, James, 137
Foster, Jedediah, 353
Foster, John, 301, 319
Foster, Reginald, 352
Foster, Timothy, 29
Foster, William, 353
Fowler, Asa, 143
Fowler, Grin, 156
Fox, Elinor, 137
Fox, Thomas, 137
Foxcroft, Thomas, 135
Foxwell, Richard, 137
Francis, Convers, 120
Franklin, Benjamin, 138
Franklinj Katherine, 138
P'ranksford, Margaret, 30, 32
Freake, Elisabeth, 300
Freeman, James, 118, 136
French, Benjamin B., 146
French, Ebenezer, 144, 146
French, Jonalhan, 40, 156
French, Maynard, HiO
French, Nicholas, 29, 30
Friend, John, 133
Frink, Alice, 81
Frothingham, , 122
Frothingham, N. L, 242
Frothingham, Richard, 100
Frye, John, 1-30
Fullam, Francis, 364
Fuller, Mrs. , 51
Fuller, Abraham W., 292
Fuller, Bridget!, 53
Fuller, FIdward, 51
Fuller, Samuel, 48, 50, 51, 53, 20!)
Fuller, Thomas, 127
Gachet, David, 344
Gachet, Henri, 344 i
Gage, Edmund, 100
Gager, William, 74
Gair, Samuel S., 197
Gair, Thomas, 240
Gale, Amos, 96, 97
Gale, Amos G., 93
Gnle, Cecilia L., 330
Gale, Ezra B., 97
Gale, Levi B., 98
Gale, Jac(il), 97
Gale, Stephen, 97
Gale, Stephen M., 98
Ganneti, E. S. 243
Gardiner, J. S.J, 240
Gardner, Nicholas R., 197
Gardner, Richard, 52
Garland, Jeremiah, 278
Gas^ctt, Henry, 344
Gates, Isaac, 141
Gay, Manila, 197
Gay, WiUard. 197
Gee, Joshua, l.?5
George, John, 1!'7
George, .lohn H., 143
George, True, 58
Gerrish, .Tane, 112
Gerri.ih, Joseph, 65
Gerrish, Moses, 30
1847.]
Index of Names.
393
Gibbiiis, Ambrose, 1!19
Gibbons, Edward, 286
Gibbons, Sarah, 132
Gibbs, George, 383
Gibbs, Mary, 111
Gibson, Elizabeth, 214, 335
Giddings, Eliphalet, 155
Gilbert, Benjamin J., 381
Gilbert, Patrick, 73
Gilbert, Sarah, 381
Gillett, Eliphalei, 330
Gilman, EcJward, 282
Gilman, Joseph, 197
Gilman, Nathaniel, 197
Gilman, Nicholas, 245
Gilman, Tristram, 197
Gilman, Woodbury, 292
Gilmore, Mitchell, 57
Given, John, 319
Gleason, Bethiah W., 46
Glenworth, Horatio N., 381
Glover, John, 95, 286
Glover, Nathaniel, 95
Goddard, Giles, 138
Goff, Isaac C, 319
Gooch, Samuel, 319
Good, Thomas, 130
Goodale, Per6is,38ii
Goodinough, Nathaniel, 132
Goodman, John, 52
Goodrich, Elizur, 292
Goodwin, Ezra, 118
Goodwin, Lydia, 342
Goodynough, Thomas, 132
Gokin, Arnold, 345
Gookin, Augustine, 113,352
Gookin, Charles, 113, 346, 352
Gookin, Daniel, 328,346,350,352
Gookin, John, 348
Gookin, Mary, 348
Gookin, Nathaniel, 43, 113, 322,
327
Gookin, Robert, 113, 352
Gookin, Vincent, 346
Gordon, James, 73
Gorten, Samuel, 314
Goss, Prolhesia S., 380
Gouer, Anna, 203, 335
Gould, James, 292
Gould, Sally McCardy, 292
Gould, Thomas, 134
Graflen, B. C, 292
Graften, Joseph, 138
Graham, , 196
Gray, Ellis, 135
Gray, Francis C, 118
Gray, F. T.,321
Gray, John, 138
Gray, Thomas, 292
Greaton, James, 136
Greeley, S. S. N., 156
Green, , 95
Green, Ashbel, 250
Green, Elizabeth, 68
Green, Ezra, 381
Green, Gardner, 220
Green, Henry, 286
Green, John, 138
Green, Jonathan S., 46
Green, Nathaniel, 138, 140
Green, Peter, 55, 141
Green, Samuel, 55, 59, 242
Green, William, 27, 28
Greene, John, 377, 378
Greene, William, 377, 378
Greenleaf, Abby Adams, 79
Greenleaf, Ann Allen, 79
Greenleaf,Christopher Pearse, 79
Greenleaf Edward, 79
Greenleaf, Elisabeth, 79
GreenleafJ Enoch, 133
Greenleaf, John, 77
Greenleaf, Jonathan, 274
Greenleaf^ Mary, 79
Greenleaf, Nancy, 79
25
Greenleff, Richard, 79
Greenleaf, Simon, 274
Greeuleat", William, 79
Greenough, E. F., 146
Greenough, Robert, 138
Greenwood, F. W., 198
Greenwood, F. W. P., 198, 242,
243
Grennel, George, 380
Griffin, E. D , 242
Grimes, Martha W., 86
Gripe, John, 130
Griswold, Mathew, 159, 272
Grosveiior, C. P., 318
Groves, Elisabeth, 381
Guillim, John, 2:3
Gulick, P'anny H., 46
Gunnison, John, 40, 42
Gushee, , 344
Hague, William, 319, 321
Hile, Ebenezer, 381
Hale, John, 153
Hale, Joshua, 241
Hale, Matthew, 106
Hall, John, 20
Hall, Robert B., 120
Hallock, Gerard, 184
Hallock, Jeremiah H., 197
Hamby, Catherine, 299
Hamilton, Alexander. 382
Hamilton, Jefferson, 319
Hancock, John, 36, 96
Hanson, Joseph, 277
Harding, Spencer S., 292
Harlakendeii, Roger, 74
Harper, John, 240
Harris, Harrison G., 146
Harris, Henry, 131
Harris, Joel, 145
Harris, John, 55, 58, 59
Harris, T. M., 102. 118
Harris, Thaddeus W., 102
Harris, Walter, 46
Harris, William T.. 102
Harrison, AVilliam H., 161
Harrod, Thomas, 138
Harvard, John, 74, 289
Harvey, Benjamin, 292
Harvey, Elizabeth, 348
Harvey, Matthew, 145
Harward, Thomas, 135
Hascall, Jefferson, 321
Haskell, Samuel, 211
Haskins, , 112
Haskins, G. F., 319
Hassard, Samuel, 198
Hathorne, Sarah, 338
Hathorne, William, 219
Hatton, , 34
Hatton, George, 134
Hauxworth, Thomas, 138
Haven, Jason, 381
Haven, Samuel, 245, 381
Hawes, Prince, 243
Hawkins, Hannah, 300
Hayden, Samuel, 138
Hayes, Lewis, 292
Haynes, John, 286
Haynes. Louisa P , 41
Hay ward, Beza, 283
Hayward, James T., 122
Hayward, John, 101
Head, Joseph, 121
Headly, John C.,380
Healy, Michael. 319
Heath, Josiah, 70
Hebard, Rebecca W., 46
Hedding, Elijah, 242, 243
Hedge, Isaac L., 125
Hemmenway, Moses, 43
Hemmenway, Daniel, 184
Henderson, John, 380
Hersey, Joshua, 283
Hervey, William, 163
Heweii, Ephraim, 74
Hews, Eleazer, 138
Hews, Jeremiah, 138
Hibbins, William, 286
Hicks, , 102
Hicks, Margaret O., 342
Hidden, Ephraim, 43
Hidden, Ephraim N., 40, 43
Hiddt-n, Price, 43
Hidden, Samuel, 43
Hidden, Stephen, 48
Higginson, Francis, 49, 74, 211
Higgiiison, Humphrey, 34s
Higginson, John, 34, 108, 109
Higginsoii, Nathaniel, 34, 35
Hildreih, Hosea, 216
Hill, Hannah, 198
Hill, Isaac, 17
Hill, Isabella T., 332
Hill, James, 138
Hill, John ,348
Hill John B , 332
Hill, Tamseii, 43
Hilliar, E., 192
Hilliard, Timothy, 118
Hills, Joseph, 138
Hilton, Edward, 71
H lines, J. v., 319, 320
Hinckley, Mercy, 92
Hinckley, Thomas, 92
lliiiniiiii, William, 242
Hitchcock, Gad, 118, 181
Hiichcock, Roswell D., 150
Hoar, , 112
Hoar, Bridget. 113
Hoar, William, 138
Hoban, Peter, 289
Hobbs, lieorge. 195
Hodgdon, Albert E., 293
Hodman, John, 138
Holbrook, Lucy M., 380
Holder, Christopher, 132
Holland, Abraham, 198
H.illey, Horace, 118,241
Holman, J. AV., 321
Holman, Silas, 293
holmes, Abiel, 118, 188
Holt, Js'cob, 381
Hoh, Peler, 40, 43
Home, Thomas. 132
Hood, Jeremiah, 138
Hood, Thomas, 130
Hook, Sally, 97
Hooker, Thomas, 74, 289
Hooper. William, 135, 136
Hopgood, Shudrack, 132
Hopiii, Stephen, 138
Hopkins, Albert, 61
Hopkins. Caleb, 51
Hopkins, Constance, 51
Hopkins, Edward, 287
Hopkins, Electa, 61
Hopkins, Elizabeth, 51
Hopkins, Giles, 51, 53
Hopkins, J. H.,319
Hopkins, John, 61
Hopkins, Mark, 61, 120, 199
Hopkins, Oceaniis, 48, 51
Hopkins, Richard, 25
Hopkins, Stephen, 51
Morton, Jotham, 320
Hoskins, Sarah, 344
Hosmer, Titus, 273
Hotchkiss, Lucius, 380
Hough, Atlierion,286
Hough, Francis, 348
Hough, Samuel, 247, 287
Houghton, Ralph, 138
Houston, Samuel, 73
How, James, 276
How, Mary, 86
Howard, Jacob, 136
Howard, O. R.,320
Howard, Simeon, 136
Howchins, Elissheth, 335
Howchins, Jeremiad., 335
394
Index of Names.
[Oct.
Howe, Joseph, lofi
I 111 we, Josiah, 25^
Howe, Persis, \H\
Howe, Rebecca E , 250
H..W, Samuel, 302
Howell, George, 1!)1
Howell, Naihaii, IHl
Howlaiul,.)oliii, 50, U'l
MubhartI, John, 60
Hubbard, Joseph, 175
Hubbard, O. G., 183
Hubbard, Reuben, 241
Hubbard, William, 327
Hudson. Wilhaiu, 138
Hull, Ellas, 211
Hull Hannah, 105
Hull, Isaac, 134
Hull, John. lOii. 287
Hull, Joseph, 244,247
Humphrey, John, 204
Hun , John, 136
Hunt, Sarah, 27, 23
Hunler, Marleji, 198
HuiUMig-lon. Clirisiopher, 310,313
Hujiiingion, Danifl, 120
Hunlins;i<ni, loseph, 343
Huntingion, Joshua, 241
Huntniijlon, Roger, 343
Huiilinglon, Samuel, 343
Hunlington, Simon, 316, 343
Hurd, Isaac, 156,244,246
Hurd, Jo-eph, 246
Husted, J B.,321
Huichnifcs, Elisabeth C, 40
Hutclinis, Hamiluni, 143
Hutclnns. Thomas. 297
llu.chiiison, Ann, 82,298
Hutchinson, Eliakim. 299
Huicliinson, Elisha 2r)'»
Hu:chiiison, John, 300
Huichinson, Ricliard. 29S
Huichmson. Samuel, 299
Hulcinnscni, Susanna, 29!)
Hut.'liiiison, William, 29S
Hvde. Alvan, 03. 64.331
llvde, Nathan D.. 23:3
Kie George B., 320
Me. Jacob, 381
Ide, Naihaniel R , 381
Ince, Jonaihan, 312
Indicou, Gilberi, 335
Indicoii, John, 1335
Indicoti, W'liliam, 335
Ingalls, Jedediah, 381
Ingersoll, Jared, 280
.lackson,Ch:irles, 138
Jackson, Edward, 18i>
Jackson, Francis, 18c
Jackson. James. 276
Jackson, L.-VI, 191
Jackson. Patrick T., 381
.lackson, Thnnins, 10^
Jackson, William. 119
Jacobs, Nicholas, 282
Jnrvis, S. K., 213
Javne. Peter, 241
Jeflerds, Fores!, 40
.lenkiiis, Charles. 42
.If rikiiis. Sarah, 282
.lenks, \Vdliam,3l8
Jenner, Thomas, 289
■bri-is. Richard. 31
Jewell, Edward, 28, 31
.lewelt, Ivers, 32
.lf>vell, Joseph, 32
lewelt, Merrick A., 32
lo'nison, Abigail, 28
John<oii, Renjamin, 205
biliiisoM, Kbeliezer. 27
l.>hnson. Edward, 27, 43, 138,312
J'.liiison, I'.siher, 43
Johnson, 11. W.,98
lolm<iin. Isfiac, 71
Johnson, John. 287, 202
.lohnsiHi, Slepiieii, 46
Johnson, Thomas, 79
Johnson, William, 27, ia3
Johounet, Oliver, 198
Jones, Alice, 73
Jones, Benjamin, 42
Jones, , 48
Jones, Elizabeth, 73
Jones. Hiiralio, 62, 63
Jones, John, 289
Jones, Josiah, 62
Joslin, , 53
Joyliffe, John, 138
Jud-ioM. Adonir^im 113
Judson, Ephraiin, 87
Keaine, Robert, 280
Keavne, Benjamin, 71
Keggan. Sarah B., 93
Keiili, William, 347
Kelley, Israel W , 56
Kellogg, Susan C, 293
Kelly. John, 54, 144, 152
Kemble. Thomas, 377, 373
Kemp, Richard. .348
Kempe, G. J, 321
Kendall, , 41
Kendall, James. 113, 119
Kent, George, 242
Kent, Moodv, 145
Keltelle, Fidelia, 340
Key, Joshua, 138
Kibbv, Epaphras, 241
Kilburn. D ,213
Kimball, Daniel, 380
Kimball, Jesse, 198
Kimball, Martha, 69
Kimball, Samuel A., 141
King. Rufu5,382
King, Thomas, 138
King, William, 91
Kingslev, James, 280
Kirklanii, J. T., IIS, 119,240
Kirkland. Samuel. 46
Kirklaud, Daniel, 3l5
KiilredL'e, Joseph. 381
Killy, William. 79
Knapp, Isaac, 381
Knilib. Hannah, 27 33,34
Kniylit, Eliphalet,331
Kuigljl, i:iizabelh.331
Kniahi, Joseph, 375
Knighi, Waller, 1.38
Knowles, J D , 243
Knowles, John, 2-<9
Kno.\, William, 58
Laild, Eliphalet, 155
Lake, Thomas, 327
Lakev, James. 10 t
Lamaster, Daniel, 41, 269
Lane, , 41
Lane, James, 27
Lanjdon. Samuel, 218, 320
La Poierie. C. F. B. de, 210
Larisey, Phillip. 242
Latham, Oary, 138
Lathrop, John, 136, 289
Law, Jonathan, ls8
Law, Richard, 1«8, 280
Lawrence, Amos, 1330
Lawrence, Thomas, 13S
Lawsim, , 37
Lazell. Silvanus, 283
Leach. Richard. 133
Lear, Tobias, 1.53
Leavitt, Mxry, 249
Leaviti, Moses, 153
Leavitt, Reuben T.,57
Letiviii, Samuel F., 249
Lee, , 191
[..ee, Edward, 23
Lee. James, 243
Lee, Jesse. e40
r<effingwell. Thomas, 310
Leister, Ivlward. 51
Leland, Micah,381
Letund, Shertnun, 330
Le Mercier, Andrew, 135
Lemist, Catharine S., 380
Lemmon, , 39
Lemon, John J., 292
Leverelt, John, 64, 113, 220
Leverelt, Mary, 72
Lewis, Mary. 274
Lewis, Stephen, 136
Lincoln, Benjamin, IS)
Lincoln, Levi, 119
Lindsey, John, 243, 319
Linsley, J. H, 319
Livermore, Arthur, 55
Livermore, E. St. L., 59
Livermore, Isaac, 292
Livermore, Samuel, 'J6
Locke, James, 80
Lodge, Giles, 380
Loepheliii, Peter, 133
Long, Robert, 138
Longfellow, , 157
Lord, , 102
Lord, Benjamin, 315
Lord,D. M.,320
Lord, John. 331
Lord, Joseph, 95
Lorimer, , 196
Loriiig, Henry, 191
Loring, James, 102
Lolhrop, John, 286
Lothrop, S. K., 319
Lothrop, Thomas, 138
Lovell, Stephen. 321
Lowell, Charles, 241
Lowell, John, 329
Lownev, William, 73
Lucy, Thomas, 22
Lucy, AVilliam, 22
Ludlow, Roger, 203, 251
Lulkin. John, 277
Luther,' .Martin, 282
Lyall, Thomas. 241
l,yford, John, 205
Lyford, Stephen C, 311
Lyman, Joseph. 302
Lynch, Thomas, 320
Lyon, Peter. 138
McBurney, S., 319
Macclinlock, Samuel, 244, 249,
.329
McCollom. James T., 157
McDonald, Laughlin, 73
McGaw, Jacob, 91
McGregore. David, 99, 330
McGregore, James. OS
MeKean, Joseph, 3:30
McKenney, Sabin, 197
Mackie, Andrew, 64
Mackie, John, 04
Mackie, Peter, 64
McSparran, J., 38:3
Maffit,J. N., 318, 319
Magoon. , 100
Mahoney, John, 320
Malcom, Howard, 316
Manning, , 102
.Mansfield, D. H.,. 342
Mansfield, Isaac, 150, 155
Mansfield, Martha T.,312
Manwaring. William H., 46
Margeson, Edward, 52
Marriner, Andrew, 138
Marsh. David, 196
Marshall. James, 79
Martin, Christopher, 50
Martin, Job H, 183
Martin, Mary, 73
Martin, Mrs., 50
Martin, Solomon, 50
Martin, William, 43
Manindale, Stephen, 133, 318
Martyn, John, 131
Mason, Jeremiah, 330
Mason, John, 251
.Masters, John, 74
I
1847.]
Index of Na?nes.
39c
Mather, Cotton, 36, ;3S, 66, 76,
134, 159, 3'25
Mather, ImTease,3n, 134, 159,269
Mather, Naihauiel, 95
Mather, Richard, 95, ]59, '273, 289
Mather, Samuel, 95, 135
Mather, Timothy, 138
Matthews, Marmaduke, 289
Mathews, Samuel, 348
Maiignon, Francis A, 240
Mattocl<s, John, 381
Maud, Daniel, 286
Maverick, John, 74, 2S9
Maverick, Moses, 50
Mayhew, Experience, 95
Mayhew, Jonathan, 136
Mayhew, Thomas, 133
Mayo, John, 134
ftlead, Zachariah, 319
Means, Elisabeth, 330
Means, Rohen, 330
Meigs, Elisabeth, 293
Meigs, John, 293
Mem, , 102
Mellen, I \V.. 88
Mellen, John, 133
Mellins, Mary, 43
iNIelville, Herman, 380
Merrill, A. D., 319
Merrill, Beniamm, 331
Merrill, Caleb, 5S, 146
Merrill, George L., 146
Merrill, Joseph A., 242, 318
Merrill, J A. K., 146
Meritt, Timothy, 242, 243
Merweii, Samuel, 241
Merz, George M., 320
Metcalf, Ralph, 142
Mico, John, 136
Middlecoti, [Richard?] 138
Miles, John, 134
Miller, James, 73
Miller, J.ihii, 132, 237, 289
Miller, Jonathan, 198
Miller, Lucy, 197
Millett, Daniel C, 380
Mills, , 102
Mills, Edmund, 364
Milne, George. 380
MiUimore, James, 155
Minivy, Richard, 130
Minol, Beulah, 81
Minot, George, 53, 171, 251
Miiiot. James, 72, 172
Miiiot, John, 172,290
Minot, Josiah, 143
Miiiol, Alarlha, 290
Minol, Samuel, 174
Minot, Siephen, 172
Mhchell, Cushuig, 282
Milchell, Edward, 241
Mitchell, Jonathan, 95, 350
Mitchell, Nahum, 282
Mixer, Sarah, 43
Moflatt, Thomas, 308
Montague, , 91
Montague, William, 240
Montague^ AVilliam H.,377
Moody, Amos, 199
Moody, Benjamin, 144, 199
Moody, C. C P., 199
Moody, Eli, 199
Moody, Enoch, 199
Moody, John, 153, 199
Moody, Joseph, 199
Moody, Joshua, 134, 199, 326
MooJv, Mary, 196
Moody, Paul, 199
Moody, Samuel, 199
Moody, Silas, 199
Moody, Stephen, 199
Moody, William, 112, 199
Mokall, James, 133
Mooers, Elisabeth, 69
Moone, Thomas, 129
Moore, George, 293 |
Moore, Jacob B., ]2, 13, 14, 56,57
Moore, Jonalhan, 118, 364
Moore, Juduh, 301
Moore, Phebe, 3()2
Moore, Zephaniah S., 361
Morgan, John, 290
Mooi head, John, 135
Morril, Samuel. 11,58
Morrill, Jacib, 98
Morris, Edward S., 145
Morris, John, 373
iVlorrison, William, 250, 329
.Mors, John, 65
Morse, Abial, 197
Morse, John, 132
Morse, William, 138
.Morlgrulge, Charles, 243
Morion, Thomas, 211
Morton, William S , Ho
.Molt, Margarelt, 132
Moti, Nathaniel, 138
Motle, M. I ,318
Moulson, Charles, 246
.Mudge, Enoch, 242
Mutlge, James, 321
.Mullout, J,,bn, 1.32
.Mullins, .Mrs., 50
.Mullins, Priscilla, 50, .30
Mullins, William, 50
Mulock, Charles, 330
Munger, Phillip, 241
Muiijoy, , 53
.Muiiniiigs, .Muhuliulelt, 132
Murray, Elisabeth, 302
.Murray, James, 302 '
Murray, John, 136
Mussiloway, Daniel, 69
Myles, Samuel, 134
Naramote, Thomas, 1.3S
iNasoii, Elias, 371, 376
Neal, James A., 244. 249
Neal, John, 249
Neal,.roseph C, 250
Neal, Hephzibah, 43
Neale, R. H, 319, 320
Neighbor, James, 138
Nesbil, Charles, 2.50
Nesmilh, G. W., 144
Nevers, John, 293
Newberry, , 251
Newell, William, 293
Newell, W. W., 32 I
Newgale, John, 188
Newman, Anlipas, 335
Newman, Henry, 109
Newman, J. W., 156
Newman. Samuel, 237
Newion, Hubbard, 193
IVickalson, Samuel, 122
Nickels, Alargarelt, 195
Nickels, William, 1S5
Niles, J. fl., 100
Norris, Edward, 287, 289
Norris, Greenlief, 241
Norris, .Moses, 59
North, William. 279
Norton, Jacob, 77
Norton, John, 76, 78, 131, 237.
239
Norton, Mary, 78
Nott, H. G, 321
Nott, Roxana, 46
Nott, Samuel, 46
Nottock, John, 378
Nowell, Samuel, 301
Noyce, Thomas, 132
Noyes, Daniel, 375
Noyes, Edmund, 155
Noyes, James, 286, 289
Noyes, John, 113
Noyes, Nicholas, 108
Noyes, Parker, 59
Noyes, Timothy, 374
Nudd, David, 293
Nye, Cornelius, 65
Oakes, Uriah, 39
O'Beinie. Patrick, 320
Occiiin, Samson, 46
Odiorne, George, 193
Odiorne, James C, 134,210,318
Ouiorne, John, 138
Odlin, ,41
Odbn, J..hn, 150, 154
O.llin, Woodbridge, 150, 151
Ofliey, David \V., liS
O'Flahariy, T J , 319, 321
Ogden, John Coseiis, 249
Olcoti, Charloiie A., 198
Oliver, , 130
Dliver, Andre iv, 307
Oliver, Elizabeih, 138
Oliver, James, 64, 136
Oliver, John, 74, 188
Oliver, Sarah. 1«6
Oriie, Ebenezer, 41
Orr, Hush, 282
Osborn, Damans, 338
Osborn, V. R.,242
Osgood, David, 246
Osgood, Hannah, 339
Osiander, Daniel, 240
Otheiiiiin, Edward, 320
Oiis, Erastus, 242
Oxenbridge, John, 134
Packard, Alpheus S.,330
Packard, HfZekiah, 10
Packard, Winslow, 364
Page, Harlan, 83
Page, Harrieita K., 197
Pasie, Jeremiah, 55
Page, Mary, 33
Page, Onesiphorus, 138
Pa?e, William, 381
Paine, Elijah, 134
Palfrey, Hannah, 376
Palfrey, J G., 242
Palfrey, Richard, 376
Palmer, Christiana, 250
Palmer, Clarissa, 46
Palmer, E. D. G.,3S0
Palmer, Jeriisha, 46
Palmer, Joseph, 77
Paris, Noyes, 65
Park, Calvin, 198
Parker, , 23
Parker, A. A., 142
Parker, J. O ,2i3
Parker, John, 145
Parker, Maiiha L., 293
Parker, Nancy, 292
Parker, Samuel, 136
Parker, Thomas, 105, 2S9
Parkman, Francis, 242
Parris, Albion K., 281
Parris, Samuel, 331
Parsons, Andre\\',263
Parsons, Benjamin, 266
Parsons, Daniel, 1.59
Parsons, David, 267
Parsons, Enoch. 159
Parsons, Hugh, 266, 274
Parsons, Humphrey, 159
Parsons, Jeffrey, 274
Parsons, John, 159
Parsons, Jonathan, 159, 272
Parsons, Josepii, 266
Parsons, Joshua, 274
Parsons, Mark, 138
Parsons, Mary, 274
Parsons, Samuel, 218
Par.sons, Samuel H., 159, 273
Parsons, Theophilus, 274
Parsons, Thomas, 151)
Parsons, Usher, 188, 268
Parsons, AValier, 263
Parsons, William, 269, 275
Partridge, George. 113
Panridge, Oliver, 60. 62, 6^
Partridge, Rachel, 68
396
Index of Names.
[Oct.
Partridge, Ralph, 287, 289
Pariridg.-, Samuel, 32G
Paleshall, Roberi, 13ai
I'alieii, Jean, 293
I'mieii, Malihew, 293
Pailersioii, James, IS
Paitersoii, Jane, 73
Pallersdii, Nallmiiiul, 73
Paul, Thomas, 241
Pa\soii, t.dwaid, 180
Paysoii, Selh, ls5
Paxidii, Charles, 308
PealKidy, Francis, 340
Pi-ab.idy, G.^orgc, 340
Peabady, Harriet T., 342
IVahudy, Stephen, 16, 198. 331
Peabody, William B. O., 293
Peacock, , 191
Pearl, Rut'us K , 278
Pearse, Elisal)flh, 78
Pearson, Kliphalet, 41, 25J
Pearson, Ira B., 146
Pearson, L. T., 197
Peaslee, Charles H., 143
Peaslee, Jacob, 99
Peaslee, Joseph, 133
Peck, Robert, 289
Peirce, Richard, 326
Pelliiig, Edward, 132,379
Pemberton, Ebeiiezor, 13.5, 135,
191
Pendleion, Brian, 53
i'eiin, Clirisuaii, 53
Peiin, William, 34G
Pennell, Lewis, 197
Peidy, Lucius M., 42
Perkins, Asa, 277
Perkins, H. E., 145
Perkins, John, 277
Perkins, Mary, OS
Perley, Ira, 142
Perry, Elisabeth, 382
Perry, Harriet L., 4(>
Perry, Oliver H , 3^2
Peters, Hujjh, 287, 289, 324
Peters, Obadiali,277
Pettingill, T. H., 144
Phelps, A. A., 319, 321,382
Philbrick, Ann, 192
Philbrick, Elizabeth, 08'
Philbrick, John, 192
Philips, John, l3ri
Phillips, Henrv,289
Phillips, G''orf;e, 74,-289
Phillips, John, 44
Phillips, Samuel, 82
Philpoit, ,h.hn, 132
Phipps, Samuel, 39
Phipps, Solomon, 39
Phipps, Thomas, 39
Phips, William, 70
Pickering, C. W., 197
Pickering, George, 241, 212
Pickering, 'J'imoih), 337
I'ickering, \Villiam,58
Pidgin, William, 322, 320
I'ierce. Benjamin. 372
Pierce, Daniel, 372
Pierce, Franklin, 143, 330
Pierce, John, 290
Pierce, T. C, 32tl
Pierce, William, 348
Pierponl, James, 198
Pierponl, Jolin, 212
Pierson, Abraham, 289
Pierson, William S., 197
Pike, Au.siin F., 1 It
Pike, John, 151,327
I'inkliani, Richard, 5i>
Pitcher, William, 131
Plott, , 1.59
Plumer, A., 2 II, 218
Pole, William, 138
Pollard, Thorn. n, 25, 26, 27
Pollard, William, 25, 20
Poor, Abigail, 353
Popkin, J. S , V41
Pond, Enoch, 198
Porter, Charles S , 380
Porter, Fidelia Dwighl, 198
Porter, Huniiiigion, 2-30
Porter, James, 320
Porter, Jonathan Edwards, 198
Post, John, 310
Poller, Alonzo. 318
Potter, Chanaler E , 143
Poller, Jacob A., 50
Potter, William, 40
Praii, Ephraim, 370
Pratt, John, 376
Pratt, Michael, 376
Pray, Ephraim, 133
Pray, John W., 278
Pray, Samuel, 270
Prentice, J. J., 144
Prescott, Juiiathan, 72
Prcsion, Timothy F., 277
Preliy, Francis, 129
Price, Roger, 135
Priest, Degory, 52
Prince, Jane, 92
Prince, John, 92
Prince, Mary, 132
Prime, Samuel, 92
Prince, Thomas, 91, 92, 115, 135
Proctor, Thorndike, 330
Prouly, Maria, 287
Prudeii, John, 289
Prudeii, Peler, 280
Putnam, Sanaiel, 337
Pynchon, \Villiam, 260, 287
Quiiicy, .John, 77, 78
Rainsford, Samuel, 138
Rand, As-i, 184
Rand, Daniel, 184
Rand, Joanna, 329
Rand. Solomon, 1S4
Rand, Susanna, 184
Randolph, E. R., 382
Rankin, Andrew, 108
Ransom, Sarah, 90
RantonI, Joanna L.,31I
Rash ley, , 112
RatcluTe, Robert, 134
Rawson, Edward, 95, 377, 378,
379
Rawson, Jeremiah, 55
Raw-son, Will am, 95
Read, John, 281
Read, R.d)en,192
Reed, Elizabeih 1., 193
Reeue, Henry, 132
Reinolds, , 48
Repillel, Lewis, 3411
Revere, John, 293
Reyner, John, 289
Rice, Benjamin, 382
Rice, Henry, 138
Bice, J M., 91
Rich, Charles, .377, 378
Rich, Robert,377, 378, 379
Richard, Gyles, 138
Richards, I'.lizabetli, 34
Richards, J(dm, 107
Richards, Thomas, 282
Richaidson, , li'2
Rieharilson, lOlizabeih, 31)0
Richardson, Jidin .372
Richardson, Jonalhaii, 23, 30
Richardson, Jusiali, 29
Ricliurdsoii, Lydia, 9, 30
Kichardsmi, Tliomas, 20
Kichardson, T., 132
Richardson, Zcchariah, 2i)
Riddle, James, 30, 32
Ridgdale, Joliii,51
Ridgdale, Mrs., 51
llidge, Snsaii C , 197
Ripley, (ieorge, 318
Ritchie, Thoma.i,3l9
Robbing, Chandler, 92, 1 18, 310
Robbins, Edward H., 302
Robbins, Ephraim, 100
Robbins, James M., 310
Robbins. F. L., 198
liobliins, Nathaniel, 302
Robbing, Priscilla A., 198
Robbins, Richard, 139
Robertson, Ashbel, 198
Robinson, Agnes, 73
Robinson, Charles, 293
Robinson, Frederick, 42
Robinson, John, 47, 115
Robinson, Jonathan. 41
Robinson, Joseph, 57, 58
Rockwell, Alonzo, 198
Roe, Stephen, 135
Rogers, Anenian, 59
Rogers, Arthur, 141
Rogers, B A., 145
Rogers, Daniel, 244, 245
Rogers, Evan, 240
Rogers, Ezekiel, 237, 289, 371
Rogers, John, 245
Rogers, Joseph, 51
Rogers, Nathaniel, 245, 286, 289,
308, 327
Rogers, N. P , 142
Rogers, Thomas, 51
Rogers, Timothy F., 193
Rogers, Samuel, 28, 31
Rogers, William. 29,31
Rogers, Williiim M.,320
Rogers, Zebadiah, 28, 31
Roll', Benjamin, 154
Rome, George, 308
Root, Erasius, 193
Root, Thimias, 139
Rose, Thomas, 316
Rossiter, Edward, 74
Roswell, Henry, 204
Rotch, ,308
Rous.«e!et, L. de, 240
Rowland, David S., 155
Rowland, Henry A., 155
Rowland, William F., 41. 150,
155
Ruck, Hannah, 300
Russell, Andrew L., 125
Rus.sell, Bradford, 292
Russell, John, 132
Russell, Richard, 278
Russell, William S., 100
Rust, , 151
Ruler, Martin, 241
Ryall, Joseph, 139
Rymes, William, 380
Sabin. Elijah R., 241
Sabine. James, 242, 243, 293, 318
Sadiii, John, 109
Sallord, Charles G., 293
SalTord, William, 198
Saltonslall, Gurdon, 108
Saltonstall, Lcvereti, 380
Sallonstall, Richard, 213
Sailer, Mary, 183
Sampson. Scliuyler, 125
Samson, Henry, .52
Sanborn, Aroline E., 97
Sanborn, Jacob, 319
Sanborn, Mariha,293
Sanborn, Peler, 293
Sanders, Elisabelh, 251
Sandtiird, David, 182, 183
Sanford, William H., 181
Sanger. Zedekiah, 281
Sargent, Aaron D., 243, 320
Sargent, Henry, 120
Sargent, Lucius M.,380
Sargent, T. F.,211
Sargeni, J. T.. 320
Sargeani, Nathaniel P., 78, 237
Sancold, John, 131
Saunders, Martin, 139
Savage, Epbraim, 82
I
1847.J
Index of Names.
SO";
Savage, Ezekiel,8->
Savage, Habijah, 8d, 33
Savage, Haiiiiuh, 3:^8
Savage, I. A., 3'2l
Savage, James, 81, 293
5<avage, Lui-y \V., l!!l3
iSavage, Samuel P., 8.!
Savage, Sarah, 82
Savage, Thomas, 8:J
Savagf, William. 83
Sawyer, Aaron, 9.5
Sawyer, Aaron F., 193
Sawyer, Delia, 181
Scales, Siepheii, l-ll
Seammel, Alexander, 113
fScoiiow, Joshua, 82
Scribiier, .lohn, 153
Scudiler. M. L., 320
Seage, William, 131
TSeale, Ephraim, 139
/Scares, John, 139
Seilgewick, C. B., 181
Seeger, Edwin, 292
Seker, Menery. 132
fiergcaril, Erasius, GO, 61, 62, K
Sergeanl, John, 69. 61
Sever, William, 118
Sewall, Abigail, 198
Sewall, Henry, 105,372
Sewall, Jane, 105
Sewall, John, 112
Sewall. Jona'han,30S
Sewall, Josei)h, 132, 191
Sewall, Samuel, 35, 36, 15, 191,
244, 218
Sewall. Stephen, 112
Shackford, C. C, 321
Shaplei-ih, Moses W., 33)
Sharp, Daniel, 212
ShatUick, G. C, 182
Shatiiiek, Joel, 292
SUaltnck, Lemuel, 171,256,355,
384
Shaw, Abraham, 232
Shaw, G. W., 195
Shaw, John, 78
Shaw, Naphiali, 281
Shaw, Roberl G., 195
Shiw, Lemuel, 380
Shaw, William, 118, 281
Shed, .John, 28
Shed, Rachel, 29
Shepard, Thomas, 39, 73, 236,
289
Sheppard, , 05
Sherburne, George, 139
Sherburne, Jonalhan, 198
Shermiin, John, 39, 312
Sherman, iVlariha R., 16
Sherman, Roger, 280
Sherwood, Mary C , 197
Shirley, Arthur, 184
Shirley, William, 190
Shonnard, Catharine, 389
Shurtlefl', Benj.amin. 293
Shunleff, N. B., 47,310
Shurtlefl", Roswell, 292
Sias, Solomon, 243
Sibley, John, 139
Sigourney, Mary, 170
Sinclair, Deborah, 153
Skelion, Samuel, 74, 204, 2U
Skillmaii, Isaac, 13(i
Skinner, T. H., 313
Skinner, O. A , 320
Slack, J. H.,140
Smith, , 49
Smith, A.. 190
Smith, Abner, 183
Smith, Amasa, 18:{
Smith, Asa, 133
Smith, Daniel, 241)
Smith, Kli, 18.3, 29J
Smith, Elijah, 183
Smith, Ethan, 182
Smith, Frederick, 140
Smith, Harvey, 183
Smith, Henry. 74, 289
Smith, Hugli. 130
Smith, H. l.,3-0
Smith, Jereimuh, 152
Smith, John, 47, 139, 151), 183,346
Smuh. Joseph, 183, .326
Smith, Joseph H., 277
Smiih, Joshua, 16
Smith, Lester, 1.32
Smith, Lewis, Ml, 141
Smiih, Nathan, 178, IHI
Smi h, Ongen, 244,248
Smiih, Ralph, 115, 287
Smilh, Richard, 132
Smith, Samuel, 144
Smilh, Sarah L., 46
Siniih, Theophilus, 183
Smith, Thomas, 38
Smith, William, 77, 73
Snow, Nicholas, 51
Snowdeii, Samuel, 242
Soinerby, Henry, 151
Sonle, George, 59, 53
Soulhcoat, 'i'homas, 201
Southworth, Alice, 53, 282
Southvvorth, Thomas, 121
Spalding, iVlatlhias, H
Sparhawk, Geoige, 198
Spooner, Epiiraim, 122
Spindelay, Henry, 131
Spoflbrd, Luke A., 40, 41
SpofTord, Samuel, 99
Sprague, Hannah, 29, 3U
S|>rague, Peleg, 120
Sprague, Richard, 1-39
Sprague, Samuel, 139
Sprague, Selh, 382
Spry, Christopher, 240
Spry, Oliver, 348
SiHiidish, Lora, 121
Standish, Miles, 50, 53, 51, 110,
286
Stanley, Nathaniel, 73
Slanyaii, J. E., 145
Staples, ,87
Starboard, , 42
Siark, Caleb, 144, 145
Starr, Henry, 100
Stearns, Esther, 44
Stearns, Isaac, 43
Stearns, John, 43, 44
Stearns, Jnsiah, 40, 43, 44
Stearns, Oakham S., 2'.)2
Stearns, Rose, 50
Stearns, Sarah, 43
Stearns, S. H., 319
Steele, G. H , 193
Steele, John, 73
Steele, Jonalhan, 59, 144
Stephens. William, 242
Stetson, Robert, 294
Stevens, Abel, 292, 319
Stevens, Abigail, 97
Stevens, Boswell, 58, U5
Stevens, John, 197
Stevens, Josiah, 244, 248
Stevens, Merrill, 198
Stevens, Roswell, 53
Stevens, Samuel, 343
Steven.son, Jerome, 73
Stevenson, Solon, 73
Stewart, Enos, 293
Slickney, Jeremiah, 151
Slickney, Thomas, 154
Stickney, W. W., 142
Stileman, Elias, 139
Stiles, Ezra, 161, 189
Stiles, Lydia, 354
Slillman, George, S3
Siilhnan, Samuel, 1.36
Siinson, Jeremiah, 143
Stoddard, Solomon, lOS
Stime, Ebeiiezer, 95
Stone, .lohn, 139
Stone, John S., 319
Stone, Lois, 371
Stone, Nathaniel, 95
Stone, Samuel, 287, 289
Slorer, Bellamy, 100
Storrs, Richard S., 120
Siory, Klisha, 382
Slor> , Joseph, 382
Story, .Melielabel, 382
Stoughton, Israel, 74
Stoughlon, Thoiii.is, 251
Stoughion, William, 106, 107,317
Slow, Baron, 319
Stow, Calvin E., 100
Slraitoii, Richard, 132
Streeler, N'aiicy, 382
Streeler, Sebastian, 243
Strong, CjIcI), 266, 293
Strong, Job, 154
Sirong, Jonalhan, 113
Strong, Lewis, 293 '
Strong, Simeon, 5 >
Sludson, Robert, 139 ^,
Siurgi-, William, 292
SturievaiM, Susan. 7.3
Sullivan, James, 143, 1.53, 3T'i
Sullivan, John, 96, 376
Sullivan, .\Iargerv, 376
Sullivan, WilUani, 121)
Sumner, Increase, 87
Sumner, Joseph, 87
Sumner, Samuel, 87
Sumner, William, 139
Swain, John, 139
Swell, BtMijaiiiin, 19'2
Swift, Mary, 304
Swif'i, Zephaniah, 364
Sydye, James, 131
Sy mines, Zechariah, 289
Taller, \\ illiam, 107
Tappan, Beiijamin, 88, 329, 382
Tappan, David, 382
Tappan, Enoch S., .382
Tappan, M. W., 141
Tappan, Weare, 140
Tappan, Joseph, 1 13
Taylor, Edward T ,318
Taylor, John, 139,234
Taylor, Samuel A., 382
Taylor, Townsend E., 380
Taylor, William, 136,243
Terrill, Charles F.. 292
Thacher, James, 122
Thacher, Peter, 135,240
Thacher, S. C, 241
Thacher, Thomas, 112, 134
Thatcher, James, 64
Thaxter, Ezekiel, 190
Thaxler, Gridley, 179
Thaxter, John, 78
Thaxter, Peter, 81, 92
Thaxter, Thomas, 179, 282
Thayer, Ebenezer, 322, 320
Thayer, Elihu, 44. 96, 331
Thayer, Elisha, 99
Thayer, John, V!40
Thayer, Richard, 139
Thayer, Shadrach, 293
Thew, Caroline A., 89
Tiling, Pariiel, 41
Thirsion, Benjamin, 113
Thomas, Daniel, 293
Thomas, Isaiah, .39
Thomas,. Tohn, 113, 129
Thomas, John B.,125
Thomas, Joshua, 119
Thomas, Peter, 39
Thomas, William, 288
Thompson, A. G.,240
Thompson, Cephas, 122
Thompson, Edward, 51
Thompson, Thomas W., 39
Thompson, J. S., 321
Thompson, AVilliam, 299
398
Index of Names.
[Ocl.
Thompson, W. C, 140
Thomson, James L., 46
Thornclike, Clarissa, 193
Thorjidike, Nicholas-, 185
Thornioii, J. Wingale, l(i4, 345
Thurlljy, John, 347
'I'hurston, Asa, 3s0
TliiirstoTi, Uuviti, 185
Thurston, JNailianiel, 329
Tl-.nrslon, Thomiis, 132
Tilley, Abigail, 10, 11
Tilley. i\lps. E.,51
Tilley, E<lwiird,51
Tilley, Mrs. J ,51
Tilley, .Inhii, 51
Tinker, Mrs., 51
Tinker, 4'lionins, 51
Tmkham, Epiiraim, 139
Tipping, , 153
Tistlale. Samuel T., 1-24
Toppan, Christopher, 7'2, 1-54
Torrey, Samuel, 108
Torrey, William T., r30
Tower, Adeline J., -292
Tower, Anna, 19f>
Tower, Delmrali, 196
Tower, Esther, 19 >
Tower, Lahan, 116
Tower, .lohn, 139
Tower, .loshua, 196
Tower, Peter, 196
Tower, William, 196
Towne, Anna, 340
Towne, .loseph H., 3-.'0
Towiisend, .John, 57
Tracy, Frederick P., 3'20
Tracv, Susan, 46
Tracy, Thomas, 316
Tracy, William, 46
Trask, Elienezor, 40, 41
Travis, Daniel. 1.39
Treat, Robert, 317
Trott, , 95
Troutbeck, John, 136
True, C. K , 3'21
Trumbull, Benjamin, 39
Trumbull, John, 122
Tryon, William. 309
Tuck, ,41
Tuck, Amos, iJOS
Tuck, Sarah A., 293
Tucke, Edward, 247
Tucke, John, 244, 247, 248, 263
Tucke, Love IVI.,248
Tucke, Robert, 247
Tucker, , 155
Tucker, Daniel, 311
Tuokerman, Francis J., 380
Tufts, John, 73
Tufts, Peter, 326
Turubull, Robert, 321
Turner, Charles, 118
Turner, John, 51
Tyler, William, 318
Tyng, William, 286
Tyng, Edward, 71
Tyng, John, 3()
Uiiderhill, Henry B., 197
Updike, Wilkins,383
Upham, Albert G , 43, 293, 365
Upham, Alfred, 43
Upham, Charles W., 183,212,294
Upham, Francis W., 43
Upbain, Maiinah, 43
Upham, John, 13,365
Upham, Joseph B., 43
Upham, Nathaniel, 43, 3fi5
Upham, Naihaniel 0 ,43,55
Upham, Pliinchas, 43, 305
Upham, Tliornas C., 43
Upham, Timoihy, 40, 43, 292, 365
Usher, John, 268
Vane, Henry, 287
Vase, Join, H5
Vassal, Judith 53
Vermoiii, Michael, 198
Vicary, Leoiiaril, 130
Wade, Jonathan, 326
Wade, Nalhanicl, 77
Wailleigh, Beiijamm, 56
Wadleigli, Peter, 56
Wad'ey, Henrv, 153
Wailsworth, Beiij imin, 108, 134
Wailsworlh, Peleg, 118
Wainwrigbl, Francis, 72
Waiinvrighi, J. M.,319
Wait,.Iolni, 139
Wail, Richard, 139
Waldoii. ,53
Waldioii, William, 66, 135
Wales, John, 139
Walker, Charles, 59
Walker. Hannah, 300, 344
Walker, Lyman B., 141
Walker, Robert, 139
Walker, 'I'lmolliy, 55, 100
Wallace, Robert, 55
\Valrond, John, 66
Waller, Nehemiali, 108
Walter, William, 136,240
Walton, William, 289
Ward, Aiidiew H., 393
\Vard, Artemas, 381 - .
Ward, Enoch, 42
Ward. James W., 42
Ward, John, 42, 154,289
WanI, Jonathan, 40, 41,42
Ward, Joseph, 42
Ward, Nathan, 42
Ward, Nathaniel, 286, 289
Ward; Thomas W., 383
Ward, William, 42
Ware, Henry, 242, 330
Warham, John, 289
Warrall, , 131
Warren, Benjamin, 28, 31
Warren, Charles H., 125
Warren, Isaac, 382
Warren, Richard. 51, 53, 283
Warren, Sarah, 53
Warton, Thomas, 25
Washburn, Emory, 361
Washburn, J. W , 197
Washingloii, George, 382
Waterhouse, Cynthia, 156
Waterhouse, Mehetabel, 156
Waterman, Thomas, 316 -^
Waters, Lucy, 274
Waters, iVIary, 170
Watkyns, Einannel, 131
Watson, Benjamin M., 125
Wat.son, T. L., 320
Walson, John. 121
Watts, Isaac, 191
Waugh, Dorothy, 132
Wav, Henrv, 139
Way, Richard, 139
\\ ayland, Francis, 243
Weare, Elisabeth, 249
Wealherhead. Mary, 132
Webb, Daniel, 318
Webb, John, 135
Webb, Thomas, 139
Webber, Eliza, 292
Webster, Daniel, 119, 140, 199
Webster, Ebenezer, 55
Wol).sler, Ezekiel, 55, 140
Webster, Josiah, 322, 331
Webster, .Martha, 331
Webster, Stephen P.. 331
Webster, W. G , 142
Webster, AVilliam, 329, 380
AVelcli, Francis, 40, 42
Weld, Thomas, 2S9
Welden, Robert, 74
Wells, Henry, 178
Wells, Joshua, 211
Wells, Nalhanicl, 40, 43
Wells, Samuel I., 146
V Wells, Theodore, 273
Welsteed, William, 135, 300
Wendall, Evarl J., 180 .
Wendall, Jacob, 186
Wendall, Oliver, IftO
West, Benjamin, 382
West, John, 102,348
West, Samuel, 1 18, 240, 2S1
West, Sarali, 73
Wesi, Stephen, 61
Weston, John, 273
Weston, Nailian, 27S
Weston, Stephen, 278
Weston, Tlmmiis, 47
Wharton, , 34
Wheeler, Anne, 69
Wheelock, Eleazar, 119
Wlieelwrighl, Abraham, 152
Wheelwriaht, Eiienezer, 152
Wheelwright, Thomas, 152
Wheelwright, John, 150, 151,239.
298
Wheldon, Catherine, 53
Whelewnghl, John, .322, 325
Wliitcomb, Simon, 204
\\'hipple, James, 95
Whipple, John, 57, 59
\Vliite, Abrahain, 234
While, John, 202, 2115
While, .lohii H., 292
White, Peregrine, 48
White, Phinehas, 91.382
White, Resolved, 51, 53
White, Richard, 98
AVhite, Susanna, 51
White, William, 48, 51, 73, 121
Whitefieid, George, 1S9, 245
Whitfield, Henry, 289
Whiting, Augustus, 32
Whiling, Samuel, 31. 32, 289
AVhitman, Eleazer, 198
Whitman, Ezekiel, 283
Whitman, Z. G., 140
Whiton, Otis C.,32
Whiiney, Josiah, 235
Whitney, Peter, 78
Whittemore, Aaron, 56
Whittemore, B., 319
Whittle, James, 141
■Whitwell, Benjamin, 279
Widgery, William, 234
Wiggin, Andrew, 77
Wisglesworih, F^dward, 368
Wigglesworth, Michael. 308
Wiffglesworth, Samuel, 293
Wight, Ebenezer, 136
Wight, Jabez. 315
Wight, Nahum,273
Wigins, John, 132
Wilbur, Asa. 382
Wild, Randall H., 282
Wilde, Daniel, 86
Wilde, George C. 8S
Wilde, Henry J.. 88
Wilde, Samuel S.. 86
Wiley, Ephraim, 213, 318
WMley, William, 318
Willard, Samuel. 83, 107, 134
Willard, Simon, 312
Willes, Henrv, 315
Willey, Edwar<l, 139
Williams, Elisha,108
Williams, l'',pliraim, 183
Williams, John, 208
Williams, Thoma.s, 52, 61
Willi ims, S. S.,04
AVilliams, William, 139, 150, 326
Williams, William S , 121
Williamson, Adolphns, 321
Williamson, Cideb, 90
Williamson, George, 90
Williamson, Joseph, 90
William,soii, Samuel, 90
Williamson, W. D., 90
Willis, Lawrence, 139
Willis, Nathaniel, 181
1847. J
Index of Names.
399
I
Willis, William, 37, 38
Willis, Zephaiiiali, 198
Willsoii, S. VV., '243, 319
Wilson, Johji, 134, 214, 289
WincDt, John, 47
Wiiislow, lidward, 50, 53, 118,
121, 286
Wiuslow, Elisabeili, 50
Wiiislow, Harriet !«., -16
AViiislow, Hubbard, 156, 319
Wiuslow, Gilbert, 52
Wiiislow, Isaac, 121
Winslow, John, 5(1. 51, 118, 121
Wiuslow, Josiah, 121
Winslow, Martha, 380
Winslow, Miron, 46
Winslow, N., 39
Wiiiship, Jonathan, 383
AVinsor, Joshua, 139
Winter, John, 123
Winter, Robert, 130
Winter, Thomas, 23
Winterly, Robert, 130
Winihrop, Adam, 286
Wiiiihrop, John, 49, 73, 213, 2S6
Wiiitlirup, Wail-Slill, 107
Winthrop, William, 39, 65
Wirly, , 191
Wise, Jeremi!\h, 245
Wise, John, 108
Wisner, Benjamin B , 120, 243
Wiswall, John, 139
Wiswall, Thomas, 25
Wiswell, William, 100
Wuhington, liconard, 155
Wiltingham, Richard, 139
Woart, John. 321
Wolcoll, Heiirv. 251, 286, 382
Wolcolt, Oliver, 382
Wolcott, Rofjer, 382
Wood, "Anthony, 23
Wood, Chailes W., 380
Wood, Ruth, 43
Woodbridjie, Benjamin, 153
Woodbridge, Elizabeth, 154
Woodbridge, John, 71
Woodbridge, Timothy, 61
Woodl.ridge, W. C, 185
Woodbury, George W., l~6
Woodbury, Humphrey, 84
Woodbury, James, 85
Woodbury, James T., 86
Woodbury, Jesse, 86
Woodbury, John, 84
Woodbury, Josiah, 84
Woodbury, Levi, 84, 381
Woodbury, Mary, 85
Woodbury, Peter, 84
Woodbury, Peter P., 86
Woodgreen, Isaac, 112
Woodman, J. H., 146
Woods, Sarah, 31 #
Woodward, John, 315 '
Worcester, Noah, 293 —
Worcester, Samuel, 331 —
Worcester, Thomas, 318 —
Worcester, William, 289
Wormley, Christopher, 348
Worsler. Rel)ecca, 132
Worthington, Daniel, 183
AVright, Chester, 90
Wright, Eleanor, 293
Wright, Nathaniel, 88
Wright, Silas, 382
Wyllys, George, 74
Young, Alexander, 243
Young, Ira, 81
Young, John, 204
CORRECTIONS.
Page 32 (172) read Sarah Farmer,^ m. Albert Hobart of Boston.
■' 48, 1. 51 , for " the," read " its," before " infant."
" 50, 1. 15, John Rowland should be in capitals.
•' " Is. 12, 34, 36, and 49, for " also," read " afterwards."
" " 1. 23, " George Soule " belongs to the family of " Edward Winslow," and the
figure 1 should be erased.
'• 51, Is. 9 and 41, for " also," read " afterwards."
•' 81, 1. 1, in the Sketch of Dr. Savage, for July 11, read July 13.
" 121, 1. 8, for " Warner," read " Warren."
" 132, for the date of the Landing of the Passengers of the Speedwell of London, read
"27 of the month, 1656."
" 137, Cheever, for ''widow," read "daughter," and for "Sudbury fight, &c.," read
"killed at Deerfield, Sept. 18, 1675.
" " Clay, for " Clay, Nathaniel," read " Clap, Nathaniel."
" " EuERS, for " Euers, Mathias," read " Euans, Mathias."
'• 138, Hews, for " Hews, Jeremiah," read " Haws, Jeremiah."
" " Hodman, for " Hodman, John," read " Holman, John."
•' " Key, ■' Key, Joshua," j)erhaps, should be read " Rey, Joshua," or " Rea," or " Ray,"
so under the name " Lothrop," the word " Key" should be changed as above.
" 172, 1. 10, from the bottom, for 1671, read 1672.
'• 177, 1. 19, for " Lucy," read '• Love."
" 184, 1. 11 . for " daughter," read " sister."
" 198, 1. 9, for " Law," read " Divinity."
'■ 269, 1. 20, for " Rev. James Famsworth," read " Rev. James D. Farnsworth."
CIRCULAR
NUMBER THREE
OF TQB
^tm (Snglanb historic, ©i^ncalogical Sotictj),
JUNE, 184:7.
BOSTON:
PRINTED BY S. N. DICKINSON.
1847.
C I E C U L A U
OF THE
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
In the progress of this Institution, circumstances have occasioned
changes in the manner of issuing its Circulars ; circumstances which
are not likely again to occur. One, and that of the greatest impor-
tance, is the commencement of a periodical, — " THE NEW ENG-
LAND HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER."
The first Circular was issued on a letter sheet, and accompanied
all certificates of membership in the Society. The second was an
octavo pamphlet, and was forwarded to all members of the Society.
The objects of the Institution have been heretofore so fully set
forth, that an enumeration of them in this number of the annual Cir-
cular is deemed unnecessary. We may, however, remark (in order
that it may be kept fully in mind), that the great aim of the Society
is to RESCUE THE DECAYING RECORDS OF NEW
ENGLAND, — an aim in which every individual, scattered over its
length and breadth, and all who are descendants of New England
ancestors, wherever they are, are deeply interested, however much or
little they may be aware of it. And with great confidence we
affirm, that, if the Sons of New England can be made to see this
matter in its true light, the " New England Historic, Genealog-
ical Society "' will soon stand preeminent among the many inval-
uable institutions of the land.
Endowed with nothing but the importance of its objects, and the
energy of its members, the Directors of the Society have commenced
a Quarterly Register, in which it is designed to publish the mate-
rials alluded to, and such other matters of interest as will make it
acceptable to the general reader. To tins puhlication the Society
look with hope for funds to enable them to prosecute its design with
success. We therefore call earnestly upon all members of the
Society especially, as well as upon all others^ to aid in extending its
circulation. "We ask them to consider that the work is now in
its infancy, and, consequently, now is the time when aid should be
extended to it.
If the community could be made aware of the immense amount of
valuable materials which lie in manuscript, exposed every day to
the inroads of vermin, as well as to immediate destruction by fire
and water, they would move in a hody to the RESCUE.
That materials exist which have not seen the light, equally val-
uable with any that have been published, is a fact well known to
many. And we can, with great truth, assert, that compared with
the extent of this interesting field, few laborers are yet employed
in it.
That other sister institutions have done much and well, their works
bear testimony ; while it is no less true that but a very small por-
tion of the DECAYING RECORDS OF NEW ENGLAND are
as yet RESCUED from impending destruction, and placed beyond
the reach of accident, by the only sure means — the Press.
As the Act of Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws of the
Society accompanying this circular, fully set forth the duties of its
ofiicers and members, no explanation maybe required or expected in
reference to particular transactions. The Government, however,
beg leave to state here some of the principles which have governed
them in the direction of the affairs of the Society, and especially
with respect to the election of members, who, agreeably to the pro-
vision of the Constitution, are brought forward by the Board of
Directors for election by the society.
The object of the institution is the good of the whole community.
Nothing, therefore, like exclusiveness has governed its original
founders. They have acted upon the principle, that, to make it ex-
tensively useful, its branches should be made to spread over all parts
of New England ; and over other lands, wherever the sons of New
England are found. Hence, they have elected their corresponding
members with especial reference to this consideration, — governed
always by the interest manifested in the cause on the part of those
invited to become members.
Wherever an individual of high respectability, and of known inter-
est in the objects of the Society, has come to the knowledge of the
gentlemen composing its government, they have, acting upon the
principles primarily laid down, considered it a duty to invite such to
participate in their labors, either directly, or, if residing at a dis-
tance from Boston, in the capacity of corresponding members. The
rule laid down of electing individuals to a corresponding member-
ship residing at a distance from the city, has generally been followed.
In a few instances, owing to some peculiar circumstances, this rule
has been departed from.
As it respects honorary members, the government has been led
mainly by circumstances ; such as the age and high standing of those
invited ; their great labors in literature, and in the service of their
country ; their known liberality to important public institutions, and
other considerations.
The members of the Society have heretofore been invited, we may
say solicited, to forward for its library whatever they can that may,
in any way, aid in the objects set forth. Some have responded to
the call, by sending in books, pamphlets, and manuscripts ; and the
library is now, considering its recent origin, quite extensive. But
there are many others whom we are yet under the necessity of re-
minding of their obligations in this particular.
With these brief statements, we respectfully return our acknowl-
edgments to all who have aided and upheld us in thus endeavoring
to lay the foundations of an institution, the great value and impor-
tance of which has been fully acknowledged by those most competent
to judge.
Chakles Ewer,
Lemuel Shattuck,
Samdel G. Drake,
Samuel H. Riddel,
W. H. Montague.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
In the Year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-Five.
An Act to incorporate tlie New England Historic, Genealogical
Society.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in
General Court assembled, and bj the authoritj of the same, as
follows :
Section 1. Charles Ewer, J. Wingate Thornton, Joseph Willard,
their associates and successors, arc hereby 'made a corporation, by
the name of the New England Historic, Genealogical Society, for the
purpose of collecting, preserving, and occasionally publishing genea-
logical and historical matter, relating to early New England families,
and for the establishment and maintenance of a cabinet ; and, for
these purposes, shall have all the powers and privileges, and be sub-
ject to all the duties, requirements, and liabilities, set forth in the
forty-fourth chapter of the Revised Statutes.
Section 2. The said Corporation may hold and possess real and
personal estate, to an amount not exceeding twenty thousand dollars.
House of Representatives, March 17, 1845.
Passed to be enacted.
Samuel H. Wallet, Jr., Speaker.
In Senate, March 18, 1845.
Passed to be enacted.
Levi Lincoln, President.
March 18, 1845.
Approved.
George N. Briggs.
Secretary's Office, May 10, 1845.
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original Act.
JouN G. Palfrey, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
CONSTITUTION
OF THE
New England Historic, Genealogical Society,
Article 1. — The Society shall be called Tub New England His-
TOKic, Genealogical Society.
Article 2. — The object of the Societj shall be to collect and pre-
serve the Genealogy and History of early New England Families.
Article 3.— The Society shall be composed of Resident, Corres-
ponding, and Honorary Members, Avho shall be elected by ballot,
having been nominated by the Board of Directors.
Article 4. — Each Resident Member shall pay into the Treasury,
on his admission, the sum of three dollars, and two dollars annually.
Article 5. — The officers of the Society shall be a President, Vice-
President, Corresponding and Recording Secretaries, and a Treas-
urer, who, together, shall constitute the Board of Directors.
Article 6. — The Society shall meet quarterly in the city of Bos-
ton, on the first Tuesdays of January, April, July, and October, to
transact business ; and at such other times as the Board of Direc-
tors shall appoint. The officers of the Society shall be chosen at the
January meeting, by ballot, and at any other stated meeting when a
vacancy shall have occurred.
Article 7. — By-Laws, for the more particular government of the
Society, shall be made by the Board of Directors.
Article 8. — No alteration of this Constitution shall be made,
except at a Quarterly Meeting, on recommendation of the Board of
Directors, and by a vote of three-fourths of the Members present.
BY-LAWS.
Article 1. — To accomplish the objects of the Society, it shall be
the duty of its members to seek genealogical and historical informa-
tion by correspondence, to procure pamphlets, books, written com-
munications, records and papers, ancient or modern, which may in
any way contribute to the accomplishment of the end of its formation.
Article 2. — All donations shall be entered in the records of the
Librarian, by specifying them, the time of their reception, together
with the name of the donor ; and all such donations shall be acknowl-
edged by the said Librarian, by letter, with a tender of the thanks
of the Society for the same.
Article 3. — All written communications shall be deemed the prop-
erty of the Society, unless the right to such be specially reserved by
their authors or depositors.
Article 4. — No books or manuscripts shall be taken from the
library of the Society, without permission from the Bqard of Directors.
Article 5. — The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct the gen-
eral correspondence of the Society.
Article G. — A publishing Committee, of three, shall be appointed
by the Board of Directors.
Article 7. — Every person elected a member of the Society shall
become such by signifying his acceptance to the Corresponding Sec-
retary, in writing ; and any member may withdraw from it at any
time, by certifying his intention of so doing, to the Recording Sec-
retary in writing, and paying all dues to the Treasurer.
Article 8. — It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to
superintend and conduct the prudential and executive business of the
Society, and to see that its Constitution be complied with, and that
its By-Laws be duly enforced.
Article 9.— The January meeting shall be the time for the pay-
ment of the annual tax ; and any member neglecting or refusing to
pay said tax for two years shall forfeit his membership, unless the
Board of Directors shall otherwise order.
Article 10.— Resident members only, shall be entitled to vote at
the meetings of the Society.
Article 11. — The Treasurer shall have charge of all moneys
belonging to the Society ; shall collect all fees and taxes ; shall
pay all accounts against the Society, when approved of by the Board
of Directors ; shall keep a full account of all receipts and expendi-
tures, in a book belonging to the Society ; and shall at each annual
meeting, and at other times, if required by the Board of Directors
present a detailed report of the same, in writing.
Article 12. — The Librarian shall take charge of the books, pam-
phlets, manuscripts, and all other things belonging to the Society, or
deposited for its use ; shall purchase books, under the instruction of
the Board of Directors ; shall make out a correct catalogue of the
works belonging to the Society, keep a record of such as are taken
out, and shall report at the annual meeting, and at such other times
as the Board of Directors shall appoint, concerning the library. He
shall have charge of the rooms of the Society, and make, or cause to
be made, all suitable preparations for holding its meetino-s.
Article 13.— A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute
a quorum.
Article 14.— [Order of proceedings at the meetings of the
Society.]
Article 15. — All motions submitted at any meeting of the Society,
shall, on the request of the presiding officer, be submitted in writing.
Article 16.— It shall be the duty of the Recording Secretary to
keep a faithful and full record of all the proceedings of the Society
at its meetings ; and, to prevent omissions and misconceptions, it
shall be the duty of the said Recording Secretary to keep a sepa-
rate record of said proceedings, and to read it at the next succeed-
ing meeting, that errors, should any appear, may not be entered
upon the permanent book of the records of the Society.
The Society ivill gratefully receive donations of the following
description : —
1. Printed Books, containing memoirs of individuals or families,
Funeral Sermons, Epitaphs, Engraved Portraits, and every other
printed document or work, which can, in any way, elucidate the
lives and actions of the early inhabitants of New England, or their
descendants.
2. Manuscript Documents, containing original copies or abstracts
of wills, deeds, settlement and distribution of estates, letters, and
autographs, coats of arms, &c.
3. Originals or copies of Family Registers, or Bibles containing
records of births, marriages, and deaths.
4. Original Manuscripts, containing the Genealogy, Biography,
or History of early New England names, or their descendants.
5. Newspapers,. or parts of newspapers, and other periodical works,
containing marriages and deaths, or obituary or biographical notices.
N. B. — All communications maybe addressed to the Correspond-
ing Secretary. In forwarding documents to the Society, it is
requested that a private conveyance may be adopted, instead of con-
veyance by mail.
MEMBERS
OF THE
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1847.
CHARLES EWER, Esq., President.
LEMUEL SHATTUCK, Esq., Vice-President.
SAMUEL GARDNER DRAKE, A.M., Corresponding Secretary.
Rev. SAMUEL HOPKINS RIDDEL, Recording Secretary.
Mr. WILLIAM HENRY MONTAGUE, Treasurer.
Mr. EDMUND BACHELDER DEARBORN, Librarian.
RESIDENT MEMBERS.
Hon. Samuel Turell Armstrong, Boston.
William Joseph Adam.s, A.M., "
William Turell Andrews, Esq., "
Caleb Bates, Esq. Hingliam.
Rev. William J. Budington, Charlestown.
John II. Blake, Boston.
Rev. Andrew Bigelow, D.D., "
Nathaniel W. Coffin, Esq., «
Rev.. William Cogswell, D.D., «
Isaac Child, "
Samuel G. Drake, A.M., «
Charles Deane, "*'
William Reed Deane, "
Edmund B. Dearborn, "
Adolphus Davis, Esq., "
Charles Ewer, Esq. "
Hon. El ward Everett, LL.D., Cambridge.
Caleb Edd}\ Esq., Boston.
Hon. Samuel Atkins Eliot, "
Charles Matthews Ellis, Esq., "
Hon. Benjamin Vinton French, Braintree.
Richard Frothingham, Jr., Charlestown
Stephen Fuller, Esq., Boston.
Hon. Albert Fearing, Boston.
Rev. Joseph Barlow Felt, »
W. W. Greenough, A.M., "
Rev. Frederick T. Gray, "
Dr William Pitt Greenwood, «'
William Thaddeus Harris, A.B., Cambridge.
David Hamblen, Boston.
Waldo Higginson, "
Edward Fuller Hodges, Esq., "
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, Worcester.
Ralph Haskins, Esq., Roxbury.
William Hajden, Esq., • Boston,
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William Ingalls, M.D., Boston.
William Henry Kelly, "
Hon. Abbot Lawrence, "
James Loring, "
Hon. Solomon Lincoln, Hingham.
Josiah F. Leach, Boston.
Hon. Theodore Lyman, "
George Livermore, Cambridge,
Frederick W. Lincoln, Jr., Esq., Boston.
Williams Latham, Esq., Bridgewater.
William H. Montague, Boston.
Jonathan Mason, Esq., "
William P. Mason, Esq., "
Francis N. Mitchell, •, "
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Moody, "
Rev. Martin Moore, "
Dr. WiUiam T. G. Morton, «
Rev. Alexander W. McClure, "
Horatio Nelson Otis, Esq., New York, N, Y.
Amos Otis, Esq., Yarmouth.
Rev. Lucius Robinson Paige, Cambridge.
Hon. John Gorham PalfreT)', LL.D., Boston.
Abner Phelps, M.D., "
William Parsons, "
David Pulslfer, "
Rev. Samuel H. Riddel, "
Rev. Chandler Robblns, "
Hon. James M. Robbins, Milton.
Rev. David Reed, Boston.
Nathaniel Bradstreet ShurtlefF, M.D,, "
Lemuel Shattuck, Esq., Boston.
Horatio Gates Somerby, Esq., "
Gen. William Hyslop Sumner, "
Charles H. Stedman, M.D., "
Thomas Carter Smith, "
Col. Samuel "Swett, "
Hon. William Savage, "
Charles Stoddard, "
Jared Sparks, LL.D., Salem.
Rev. Frederick P. Tracy, Williamsburgh.
Garland Turell, Boston.
T. Larkin Turner, "
William Thomas, Esq., "
Col. J^noch Train, •. "
Edward Tuckerman, LL.B., Cambridge.
John Wingate Thornton, LL.B., Boston.
♦Albert Gookin Upham, M.D.,
K
(f
Hon. George Bruce Upton,
Joseph Willard, LL.B., «
Andrew Henshaw Ward, Esq., Newton.
George Winslow, Boston.
Rev. Thomas Whittemore, Cambridge.
Joseph Warren Wright, Boston.
Stephen ISlinot Weld, A.M., Roxbury.
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS.
Josiah Adams, Esq., FramingJiam.
Ellis Ames, Esq., Canton.
• Deceased.
i
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Samuel Ames, Esq., Providence, R. L
John Appleton, Esq., Bangor, Me.
Ebenezer Alden, M.D., Randolph.
Rev. William Allen, D.D., Northampton.
Henry Bond, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa.
Charles William Bradley, Esq., Hartford, Ct.
Rev. Leonard Bacon, D.D., New Haven, Ct.
Lewis Bradford, Esq., Phjmpfon.
Hon. Lot E. Brewster, Cincinnati, 0.
Hon. Caleb Butler, Groton.
Hon. George A. Brayton, Warwicl; R. I.
John J. Babson, Esq., Gloucester.
Lucius M. Boltwood , S. Windsor, Ct.
Hon. George Bancroft, LL.D , Washington, D. C.
Elihu F. Burritt, A.M., Worcester.
Prof. James Davie Butler, Norwich, Vt.
Rev. Nathaniel Bouton, Concord, N. H.
Henry Barnard, Esq., Hartford, Ct.
Hon. William Baylies, LL.D., Bndgewater.
Hon. Francis Baylies, Taunton.
Hon. William G. Bates, Westfeld
Hon. Samuel D. Bell, Manchester, N. H.
Rev. Samuel Brazer Babcock, Dedham.
John Carter Brown, Esq., Providence, R. I.
Rev. William Barry, Framingham.
Samuel John Carr, Esq., Baltimore, Md.
Mellen Chamberlain, A.M., Concord, N. H.
Joshua Coffin, A.M, • Newbury.
Rev. Seth Chandler, • Shirley.
Nathaniel Chauncey, Esq., Philadelphia, Pa.
William Chauncey, Esq., New York, N. Y.
Hon. John H. Clifford, Neio Bedford.
Hon. Henry W. Cushman, Bernardston.
William Cothren, Esq., Woodbury, Ct.
Amos B Carpenter, Lower Waterford, Vt.
Rev. George T. Chapman, D.D., Worcester.
John Daggett, Esq., Attleboro'.
Joseph Dow, A.M., Hampton, N. H.
Daniel Drake, M.D., Cincinnati, O.
Benjamin Drake, M.D., New York, N. Y.
Rev. John Bathurst Deane, London, Eng.
John Doggett, New York, N. Y,
Hon. Job Durfee, Tiverton, R. I.
Rev. G. W. Doane, D.D. LL.D., Burlington, N. J.
Hon. George T. Davis, Greenfield.
George Dwiojht, Esq., Springfield.
William Dwight, Esq., "
Rev. George E. Day, Marlboro'.
Nicholas Dean, Esq., Netv York, N. Y.
Hon. Henry A. S. Dearborn, Roxbury.
Rev. William Ely, East Hampton.
Zachariah Eddy, Esq., Middleboro'.
Rev. Romeo Elton, D.D., New Haven, Ct.
Charles M. Endicott, Esq., Salem.
Hon. Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, N. Y.
Hon. Stephen Fales, Cincinnati, 0.
Hon. George Folsom, New York, N. Y.
Rev. Jonathan French, North Hampton, N. H.
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Elial Todd Foote, Esq., New Haven, Ct.
Hon. Peter Force, WasJiint^ton, D. C.
Rev. James D. Farnesworth, Boxboroiu/h.
Guy M. Fessenden, Esq., TFottc??, ii. I. .
John Frost, LL.D., - PMladeljMa, Pa.
Prof. Convers Francis, D.D., Cambridge.
Albert Gorton Greene, Esq., Providence, R. I.
John Wingate Gookin, Esq., North Yarmouth, Me.
Nathaniel Goodwin, Esq., Hartford, Ct.
George Gibbs, Esq., New York, N. Y.
Hon. Isaac Hill, Concord, N. H.
John Ilowland, Esq., Providence, R. I.
Charles J. Hoadley, Esq., Hartford, Ct.
John Andrews Howland, Procidence, R. I.
Edwin Hubbard, Meriden, Ct.
S. P. Hildreth, M.D., Marietta, 0.
Hon. Salma Hale, Keenc, N. H.
E. LIvermore Hamlin, Esq., Bangor, Me.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Hampden, Me.
Edward D. Ingraham, Esq., Philadelphia, Pa.
J. Athearn Jones, Esq., Tishunj.
Samuel Jennison, Esq., Worcester.
Robert G. Johnson, Esq., Salem, N. J.
Hon. John Kelly, Exeter, N. H.
Prof. James L. KIngsley, LL D., New Haven, Ct.
Paine K. Kilbourn, Esq., Litchfield, Ct.
Edward L. Keyes, Esq., Dedham.
Rev. Daniel Lancaster, Gilmanton, N. U.
Rev. Joel H. Linsley, D.D., Marietta, 0.
Hon. Sherman Leland, Roxhury.
Jacob H. Loud, Esq., Plymouth.
Rev. Alvan Lamson, D.D., Dedham.
Hon. George Lunt, Netchuryport.
Hon. Nahum INIitchell, Plymouth.
Jacob Bay ley Moore, Esq., Washington, D. C.
Hon. Oliver B. Morris, Springfeld.
Rev. Abner Morse, South Bend, la.
Jonathan Marsh, Esq., Quincy.
Rev. Nicholas Murray, D.D., Elizahethlown, N. J.
Hon. John IMcLane, Cincinnati, O.
Elias Nason, A.M., Newhuryport.
Samuel H. Parsons, Esq., Hartford, Ct.
Usher Parsons, M.D., Providence, R. I.
Hon. Willinm Plumer, Jr., Epping, N. H.
John Pi-entiss, Esq., Kccne, N H.
Hon. Elisha R. Potter, Kingston, R. I.
Rev. Israel W. Putnam, Middleboro'.
Rev. William S. Porter, Farmington, Ct.
Hon. John Pitman, LL.D., Providence, R. I.
Hon, Joseph Parker, Perth Amhoy, N. J.
Ansel Phelps, Jr., Esq., Springfield.
Samuel AV. Pholps, Es(|., Cincinnati, 0.
Rev. John M. Peck, Rock Sprincj, III.
Rev. Thomas Robbins, D.D., Hartford, Ct.
Rev. Charles Rockwell, Michigan.
Andrew Randall, Esq., Cincinnati, O.
Rev. II. O. Sheldon, Beria, 0.
Rev. Henry Gookin Storer, Scarhord", Me.
Rev. Samuel Sewall, Burlington.
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Hon. William R. Staples, Providcu.^
Lorenzo Sabine, Esq., Eafitport, Me.
Col. George Sparhawk, ,• • • • Kilter y, Me.
Rev. William B. Sprague, D.D., Albatvj, N. Y.
Matthew Adams Stickney, Salem.
Charles F. Sedgwick, Esq , Sharon, Ct.
Prof. Benjamin'Silliman, LL.D., New Haven, Ct.
Benjamin Silliman, Jr., M.D., "
George C. Shattuck, M.D., Boston.
* Edmund W. Toppan, Esq., Hampton, N. H.
Dr. Elisha Thayer, Dedham.
Gurdon Trumbull, Esq., Stonington, Ct.
Benjamin Franklin Thompson, Esq., Hempstead, L. I., N. Y.
Rev. William Tyler, Northampton.
Samuel Adams Turner, Esq., Sciluate.
Amos A. Tillinghast, Esq., PatvtucJcet, R. I.
Rev. Oliver A.'Taylor, Manchester.
Charles Turell, Neiv York, N. Y.
Job R. Tyson, Esq., Philadelphia, Pa.
Hon. Benjamin W. Thomas, Worcester.
Sebastian V. Taloott, Esq., Albany, N. Y.
Hon. Nathaniel G. Upham, • • Concord, N. H.
Hon. Wilkins Updike, Kingston, It I.
Rev. Charles W. Upham, Salem.
Hon. Peter D. Vroom, ■ • • • Trenton, N. J.
William Willis, Esq., Portland, Me.
Samuel Webber, M.D., Charlestuion, N. H.
Samuel Whitcomb, Jr., Springfield, Vt.
Hon. Charles K. Williams, LL.D., • -Rutland, Vt.
Rev. Eleazer Williams, Green Bag, Wis.
*Hon. William D. Williamson, Bangor, Me.
Col. James D. Ward, Hartford, Ct.
Stephen W. Williams, M.D., Deerjield.
Hon. Emory Washburn, Worcester.
Henry Wheatland, M.D., Salem.
Thomas Edwin Whitney, Shirley.
Thomas B. Wyman, Jr., Charlestoivn.
Joseph B. Walker, Esq., Concord, N. H.
Jacob Wendell, Esq.. Portsmouth, N. H.
His Excellency James Whitcomb, Esq., Indianapolis, la.
Benjamin Robert Winthrop, Esq., New York, N. Y.
Luther Wait, Ipswich.
HONORARY MEIVffiERS.
Hon. John Quincy Adams, LL.D., Quincy.
Hon. Samuel Appleton, Boston.
Ebenezer Turell Andrews, Esq., ....
Hon. Nathan Appleton,
Hon. Joseph Bell, LL.D.,
His Excellency George N. Briggs, LL.D., Pittsfield.
Hon. Jacob Burnet, ^ Cincinnati, 0.
Rev. Lyman Beecher, D.D , "
Hon. Abel Gushing, Boston.
Hon. Rufus Choate, LL.D., "
Hon. William Cranch, LL.D., Washington, D. C.
Hon. Henry Clay, LL.D., Lexington, Ky.
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,T T „.,:vis, Esq.,.'- • ■' Boston.
^""oim Davis, LL.D., ' Worcester.
A^. Thomas Day, Hartford, Ct.
Hon. Daniel Greenleaf, • Q"^"^; , ^^ „
Hon. Albert Gallatin, LL.D., New York, N. Y.
Hon. Samuel Hoar, LL.D., S^T'i
Dudley Hall, Esq., Medford.
Hon. Samuel Hubbard, LL.D., Boston.
Hon. Royal R. Hinman, ^.T^H'^'^'r
Hon. Joseph C. Hornblower, LL.D., Newark, N. J.
Hon. AVashington Irving, LL.D., Tarrytown, N. Y.
Rev. William Jenks, D.D., Boston
Hon. James Kent, LL.D., New York, N. Y.
Herman E. Ludewig, Esq.,
Rev. Charles Lowell, D.D., Boston.
Amos Lawrence, Esq.,
Hon. Levi Lincoln, LL.D., Worcester.
Hon. Theron Metcalf, • • • Boston.
Hon. James Cushing Merrill, |^
Hon. Harrison Gray Otis, LL.D.,
Rev. John Pierce, D.D., Brookhne.
Hon. Thomas H. Perkins, Boston.
Daniel P. Parker, Esq., ^^
Hon. Jonathan Phillips, ^^
William H. Prescott, LL.D.,
Timothy Pitkin, LL.D., Utica, N. Y.
Hon. Josiah Quincy, LL.D., Boston.
♦Benjamin Shurtleff, M.D., ^^
Hon. David Sears, ^^
Hon. Robert G. Shaw, ^^
Hon. Lemuel Shaw, LL.D.,
Hon. Joseph Sewall, ^^fj-
Hon. Richard Sullivan, ^^
Hon. Peleg Sprague, - ,
James B. Thornton, Esq., J«^f' ^'^
Hon. John Welles, J^^ston.
Hon. Samuel S. Wilde, LL.D., • • ;•
Hon. Daniel Appleton White, LL.D., ^^«?em.
Hon. Daniel Webster, LL.D., MarsTijieU.
Hon. Charles H. Warren, 1^ v.r-l^ \r y
Hon. Henry Wheaton, LL.D., New York, ^.r.
• Deceased.
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GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.
The object of this work is to gather up the facts which relate to the Fathers of New
England, so that the present generation may distinctly understand, that "God sifted a
whole nation that he might send choice grain over into this wilderness.'' It will also
contain the genealogy of families which early settled the country. It will not be sec-
tarian in its character, but will be a faithful record of the principles and character of
the founders of New England. Among the great number of new publications that are
striving to push themselves into the community, this cannot fail to findits way into the
study of the minister, the office of the lawyer and physician, and the parlor of many
thousands of the descendants of the Pilgrims. — Boston Recorder.
It is a unique magazine. The work will bring to light many amusingpersonal inci-
dents both of old times and new. It must be intensely interesting to all New England
men, especially those who have a taste for such things and have descended in regular
succession from the Pilgrims. — Journal of Commerce. New York.
The first Number of the work has just made its appearance, and we greet it with a
hearty welcome. We commend it to all interested in pursuing inquiries of a histori-
cal or statistical nature relating to New England. — Boston Atlas.
It is the only work of the kind ever undertaken in this country. Both the Editor
and Publisher come to their task with a degree of experience and tact on such matters
which will commend their labors to the confidence of all interested in this kind
of investigation. — Vermont Chronicle.
If we rightly apprehend the design of this work it will be serviceable to the commu-
nity in gathering and presenting the elements of the history of New England. Dr.
Cogswell has for a long course of years employed his mind much in labors of this sort,
and his efforts have been well appreciated. He seems now to be more exclusively de-
voted to them, and with advantages of doing the work more effectually. We confi-
Jently commend this work to those who have a taste for such reading, and those who
wish to encourage and patronize a worlc, which must be of great value to the coming
generation. — New England Puritan.
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Congregational Journal, N. H.
Its contents give promise of a periodical of great interest, especially to New England
men and women, who would be better acquainted with their fathers. — Christian Observer,
Philadelphia.
The Rev. Dr. Cogswell, its Editor, was for some time connected with the American
Quarterly Register, and more recently with the New Hampshire Repository, both of
which were more or less devoted to subjects kindred to those of which this work pro-
poses exclusively to treat, and his name alone is a sufficient guaranty for the foithful
management of a historical and genealogical journal. The Publisher, Mr. Drake, a
thorough antiquary, and well known as the historian of the Indians, is admirably qual-
ified to discharge the duties he has just assumed. — New York Express.
We are glad to see the commencettient of a Quarterly Periodical of this character in
New England. Under the care of Dr. Cogswell, well known for his historical, antiquari-
an, and genealogical lore, it will become a repository of rare and valuable facts, a record
of events, the memory of which should be dear to the descendants of the Pilgrims.
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