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History of the Military company
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HISTORY
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NOW CALLED
The Ancient and Honorable Artjllery Company
of Massachusetts.
16^7-1888.
Bv OLIVER AVER ROBERTS,
HISTORIAN OF THE COMPANY.
VOLUME I.— 1637-1738.
BOSTON:
ALFRED MUDGE & SON, PRINTERS,
24 Franklin Street.
1895.
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THIS VOLUME
IS DEDICATED TO THE
CAPTAIN ROBERT KEAYNE
AND OF HIS TWENTY-THREE COMRADES,
WHO WERE THE FOUNDERS OF
THE MILITARY COMPANY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS,
NOW CALLED
THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY
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ARMORY OF THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY
of massachusetts.
Faneuil Hall, Boston,
November i, 1895.
To the Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts :
By votes of the Company passed in 1886 and subsequently, the Committee on
Military Museum and Library were instructed to have the history of the Company, from
1637 to 1888, written and printed.
The work was immediately undertaken, and arrangements were made with Major
Ben : Perley Poore to be the historian. He had made but little progress when his labors
were cut short by his sudden death. This sad event was a great disappointment to the
committee. Fortunately, however, they found an able successor in Mr. Oliver Ayer
Roberts, of Melrose, who brought great zeal and ability to the undertaking, and has so
far progressed that he has now nearly the whole history in manuscript. It will give the
record of about six thousand members, and will probably be comprised in four volumes.
The committee have now the pleasure of presenting the first volume, including the
period from 1637 to June i, 1738.
The committee cannot fail to mention another serious loss they experienced, in
the death of their first chairman. Captain John Lindsay Stevenson.
Captain Stevenson was a firm friend of the Company, through many years rendering
it efficient service, and perhaps to him more than to any other is the Company indebted
for laying the foundation of the work now so nearly completed.
EDWARD WYMAN, Chairman,
ALBERT ALONZO FOLSOM.
GEORGE HENRY ALLEN.
WILLIAM PARKER JONES.
HENRY WALKER.
WILLIAM LITHGOW WILLEY, Secretary,
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PREFACE.
VIR. ZACHARIAH G. WHITMAN, who joined the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company in 1810, did a commendable work in preparing a complete roster of the
Company in 1819. This so intensified his interest in matters pertaining to the Company
that he wrote its history. He published the first edition of it in 1820; and a second
edition, with many additions written by him, was published by a committee of the Com-
pany in 1842, just after Mr. Whitman's death. A more complete history was a fond hope
of Mr. Francis Brinley (1847), who gathered some material; but death ended his earthly
labors before his self-imposed task was hardly begun. His material was kindly forwarded
to the compiler of this volume. About 1875, Major Ben : Perley Poore (1848) began a
history of the Company ; but his prolific pen was laid aside before he had gathered his
material for the first half century. The history by Mr. Whitman (1810), and the material
gathered by Mr. Brinley (1847) and Major Poore (1848), which came into my possession,
have been utilized in this volume. The first six pages are the writing of Major Poore
(1848). They are inserted as a fit introduction to the work, and in memory of an
earnest, busy, and loyal friend and brother.
The present volume has been prepared under many difficulties, and it does not
reach that state of completeness which the writer fondly desired. The total loss of the
records of the first sixty years of the Company ; the incompleteness of early family and
town records ; the different spellings of the same name ; the identification of a person
who lived two hundred years ago, there being two and sometimes more persons of the
same name in the same locality, have multiplied the difficulties and chances of error.
Such conditions call for wise judgment, and the writer has used the best he had.
An arbitrary system has been foUowed in the preparation of this volume. Each
year, from 1637 to 1738, is complete in itself. The history of each year is commenced
by giving the names of the officers of the Company for that year, which is followed by
such historic facts as relate to the Company or to its members ; then the recruits for the
year are named, followed by biographical sketches. The records of the Company
(beginning in 1698, page 314) are then quoted, and the account for the year is
concluded with a short biographical sketch of the preacher for that year. In this
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VIII PREFACE.
respect this work differs from all previous written or printed histories of the Company.
All the original records of the Company prior to 1738 are printed, under their appro-
priate years, in this volume. The date inclosed in a parenthesis, following a name,
signifies the year when the person named joined the Company.
The compiler is under great obligations to several persons, who have kindly assisted
by furnishing biographical data. Their names are given in the notes, as are the names
of the most important works consulted. He is under special obligations to the librarians
of the New England Historic, Genealogical, and Massachusetts Historical Societies for
the privilege of consulting books in those libraries, and to Mr. William H. Whitmore for
the Reports of the Record Commissioners of Boston.
All human works are imperfect, and doubtless errors will be detected on these
pages, yet the writer hopes that the perusal of this volume will add somewhat to the
pleasure of the members of the Company, and increase their interest in, and strengthen
their loyalty to, the oldest military company in America.
OLIVER A. ROBERTS.
Melrose, Nov. 7, 1895.
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ILLUSTRATIONS.
Frontispikce — Autograph of Capt. Robert Keayne.
Portrait — Ouver A. Roberts, Historian of the Company.
Photograph of the Charter Oadng page lo
Pequot Fort ** " 31
Portrait — Gov. John Winthrop " ** 47
Meeting-house of the First Church ** " 49
Diving Bell " " 54
Meeting-house of the Second Church " "168
Portrait — Thomas Savage (1637) " " 170
Portrait — John Leverett (1639) «« «« 1^2
North Battery " " 179
Hull's Coins, — 1652 " ** 193
Old South Church ** ** 211
Plan of Artillery Farm at Dunstable «« « 222
Province House " ** 251
King's Chapel " «« 276
South Battery ** ** 279
Paper Money " ** 288
Portrait — Wait Winthrop (1692) « « 290
Portrait — Samuel Shrimpton (1670) " «• 301
Portrait — John Walley (1671) ** " 315
Portrait — Samuel Sewall (1679) " " 330
Portrait — Charles Hobby (1702) «« «« ^34
Portrait — Adam Winthrop (1694) «« «« ^57
Portrait— Thomas Fitch (1700") « «. ^5^
Old Town-house «« «« ^72
Portrait — Edward Winslow (1700) " ** 385
Portrait — Wiluam Dummer (1702) «« «« ^qi
Profile — Samuel Thaxter (1728) ♦« « ^^^
Plan of Farm at Rutland 441
Portrait — Nathaniel Cunningham (1720) facing page 445
Portrait — Jacob Wendell (1733) «« «« ^y^
Portrait — Richard Saltonstall (1733) .« «« ^yj
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HISTORY
Military Company of the Massachusetts
NOW CALLED
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
of Massachusetts.
ly^ ASSACHUSETTS was colonized by Englishmen, descendants of the victors of Cressy,
^^^ Poitiers, and Agincourt, who nobly supported the fame of their renowned ances-
tors. Animated by religious zeal, search of fortune, or desire of fame, they turned from
the comforts of their English homes, the love of kindred and friends, and the certain and
tried paths of a moderate ambition, to meet on a rock-bound coast with peril in all its
forms, intensified by religious hatreds, conflicting claims, and petty jealousies. The spirit
of adventure which distinguished them, the patient endurance with which they suffered
the most trying privations, their constant exertion of vigilance and presence of mind, and
the valor which they displayed in conquering their savage foes and in guarding against
invasion by the French on their northern borders, proved that they were worthy descend-
ants of that sea-girt isle. Martial courage thus inherited and displayed proves a nation's
strength ; combined with industry, moderation, reverence, and good sense in the people,
it forms that national character to which is given the prolonged enjoyment of glory and
power, and of all the sources of prosperity and happiness.
It is, however, a noticeable fact that the religious and political leaders among the
" Pilgrims " of Plymouth Colony and the " Puritans," who were the original settlers on
the shores of Massachusetts Bay, were not fighting men. They could make preparations
for defence, or direct hostilities ; but the utmost indulgence of fanatical conceit, or the
most presumptuous confidence in their own judgment, did not prompt them to come
to the front when their respective colonies were threatened by savages or Frenchmen.
The victorious Captain Myles Standish, of the Plymouth Colony, and the brave Captain
Southcot, of Massachusetts Bay, had each seen service in the Low Countries, but they
were not among the elect.^ The first sergeant-major (then the commander's title) of
the Suffolk Regiment was Edward Gibbons, a rollicking soldier of fortune, whose life
had been an adventurous and a merry one. The first captains of the train-bands in
Boston, Underbill and Patrick, who had each served in the Netherlands, and who, on
their arrival in 1630, were voted salaries for training their respective commands in the
use of arms, could not accommodate themselves to the strict manners of the Puritan
school, and after the Pequot War they migrated to the southwestern part of Connecticut,
where the Dutch claimed jurisdiction.
Those, however, who had the control of the colonization of Massachusetts made
generous preparations for armed defence. The charter given by King Charles on the
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1 8th of March, 1628, authorized the Governor and Company "from tyme to tyme, and at
all tymes hereafter, for their special defence and safety, to incounter, expulse, repell and
resist by force of armes, as well by sea as by lande, and by all fitting waies and meanes
whatsoever, aU such person and persons, as shall at any tyme hereafter attempt or enter-
prise the destruccon, invasion, detriment or annoyance to the said plantation or inhab-
itants." Before the charter containing this provision had been signed by King Charles,
the council of the Company had ordered a supply of arms and of munitions of war.
There were " eight peeces of land ordnance for the forte," and an abundance of small
arms, viz. : " Two partizans for capten and lieftenant ; three drums, to ech two pere of
hedds ; two ensignes ; three halberts, for three sarjants ; eighty bastard muskets, with
snapances, four ffoote in the barrill without rests ; ten ffull musketts, four ffoote barrill,
with match cocks and rests ; ninety bandeleers for the muskets, each with a buUett bag ;
one hundred swords and belts ; sixty cosletts and sixty pikes ; twenty half pikes " ; with a
supply of powder and ball for the cannon and muskets. A few days later, a contract
was entered into *'with Mr. Thomas Steeuens, armorer in Buttolph Lane, for twenty
armes, viz : coslett, brest, back, culet, gorgett, tases, and head-peece to each, varnished
all black, with lethers and buckles, at 17s each armour, excepting four, wch are to bee
with close head peeces, and these four armours at 24s apeece, to bee delivered all by the
20th of this monthe ; whereof one left nowe for a sample." Another contract was made
" with John Gace, of London, turner, ffor forty bandeleers, made of neates leather, broad
girdles, each with twelve charges." It was decided in October, 1629, that the ordnance,
arms, powder, and munitions, delivered for public use, "bee accompted as pt of the
ioynt stock of the company."
The weapons and munitions of war thus provided were promptly issued after they
had been received by the colonists, for train-bands were at once organized ; and, as new
towns were settled, more arms and equipments were procured from London. On the 3d
of September, 1634, it was " Ordered, that all the musketts, bandeleros, and rests lately
come ouer this yeare shall be equally divided amongst the seual plantacons, and the
townes to have att all tymes soe many in a readynes as a town stocke."
These train-bands were organized like those which had existed in London since the
reign of Henry VIIL Originally archers, the English associations gradually adopted
pikes and then muskets, while some of them became artillerists. On the 25th of August,
1537, a charter was granted by Henry VIIL to certain subjects belonging to the Fraternity
of St. George, as a " Guylde of Artillary of Longbowes, Crosbowes and Handegomes." A
piece of ground was set apart for the use of this corps, and it was known as " The Artil-
lery Garden." During the long reign of Queen Elizabeth, important services were several
times rendered by the Company in this Artillery Garden, by fitting citizens for the com-
mand of the train-bands. In 1598, the Artillery Company, as it was called, was six
hundred strong, and in its ranks were all the commanders and commissioned officers of
the train-bands and auxiliaries.
King Charles I. recognized the great utility of the Artillery Company by addressing
the following warrant to Alderman Humphrie Smith, its commander, dated March 8,
1632 : —
" Charles R.
" Trustie and well beloved, we greet you well. Whereas we are informed that the
worthie and commendable institucon of yor voluntary Company of the Artillerie garden,
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hath been soe well pursued by yor industrious and forward endeavors that you are not
only become ready and skilfull in the knowledge and use of arms and military discipline,
but that, from thence as from a fruitful Nursery, all the trayned bands of our Citie of
London and divers of the Companyes of the counties adjoining have beene supplyed with
fitt and able Leaders and Officers whereby our service hath received much advantage and
the kingdome in genii a very great benefitt. And being unwilling that a Societie of soe
good use unto the publique and of so much safetie and honor to our renowned Citie of
London should be dissolved or discontinued as we are given to understand it is in great
danger through some distractions wch you have lately suffered about the Election of yor
Captaine : We have thought fitt hereby to will you not to be hastie to disband but if ye
find that ye are molested needlessly or unjustly, by any, then have recourse to us, and you
shall have find such due encouragement as soe commendable a Societie deserves.
" Given att our Court att Newmarkett the eighth day of March, in the Seventh yeare
of our Raigne.
"To our trustie and well-beloved Humphrie Smith, Alderman, President of the
Company exercising Armes in the Artillerie garden, London, and to the Rest of
the Companie."
The officers of the Artillery Company were elected annually by the Court of Alder-
men of the City of London, from candidates nominated by the Company, until 1632, when
difference having arisen between the Aldermen and the Company, King Charles L inter-
posed the right of appointing the captain. The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen were
authorized to appoint the civil officers of the Company, viz. : a president, a deputy presi-
dent, and twenty-four assistants. The military officers were to be chosen and appointed
by the Company, viz. : two lieutenants, two ensigns, four surveyors of arms, a clerk, a
treasurer, four sergeants, four drummers, a fifer, an armorer, a gunsmith, a cloak-keeper,
and a beadle.
The London Artillery Company had, from its organization, annual " feasts," arranged
by eight stewards, to which the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the city of London were
invited, and donated the large supplies of wines drank at the table. In 1623, " thd Lords
of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council " were also invited, and " the Court of
Aldermen were pleased, in token of their good respect to the Society, to bestow upon
them, towards the charge of the feast, one hogshead of clarett wyne, thirty gallons of
sacke, and thirty gallons of Renishe wyne."
It was also customary, certainly as far back as Cromwell's time, to have a sermon
preached annually before the Company at St. Paul's, or some other church in the city of
London. The officiating clergyman invariably received, by vote, "the thanks of the
company and three twenty shilling pieces of broad gold " ; and after the sermon came
the "feast," at which distinguished invited guests were present.
There was in the latter part of May in each year a "General March," when the Com-
pany marched through the city, accompanied by a train of artillery, consisting of six field-
pieces and two wagons, and two " General Exercise" days in the latter part of June or
August, when the Company marched to Balmes, or to some other place in the suburbs.
The sermon and " feast " day occurred usually about the middle of September, and the
Company often paraded on " Lord Mayor's Day," in October, to escort the newly chosen
chief magistrate to Westminster. In the evening, the officers of the Company supped
together, and every file of four men received as rations, " a bottle of sack, a bottle of
claret, and a large fowl." If the provisions did not hold out, the files, unprovided for,
were to have six shillings in money.
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The armorial bearings, originally granted to the Company by Charies I., and subse-
quently confirmed by James I. and by George IV., have "supporters," — a privilege
generally limited in England to peers of the realm and knights of the royal orders of
knighthood, — which give an idea of the uniform and equipments worn at the commence-
ment of the seventeenth century. One of the " supporters " is a pikeman, wearing a hel-
met and corselet and carrying a pike ; the other " supporter " is a musketeer, wearing a
helmet and buff-coat, and carrying a musket and rest. Each carries a sword, and wears
'* plumes of red feathers," in accordance with " the ancient and constant." The crest,
an uplifted arm in armor, with the hand grasping a pike, may have suggested the crest of
Massachusetts — an uplifted arm in armor, with the hand grasping a sword.
Captain Walter Neale, who was "Captain of the Artillery Garden" from 1635 until
1639 inclusive, had been one of the pioneer settlers of New England. The Council
chartered by James I. in 1622, "for the planting, ruling, and governing of New England,"
conveyed to John Mason the tract of land bordering the sea-coast, and bounded by the
Merrimack and Piscataqua rivers, with the proviso that the Governor should be Captain
Walter Neale, of London. He sailed in the summer of 1630, with a party of London
colonists, and located on the Piscataqua River. Learning from the Indians that there was
a country in the interior called " Laconia," with great lakes, where peltries were abun-
dant, he penetrated inland almost to Lake Winnipiseogee, and in after years he made
glowing representations of his official management. According to his own statement, he
discovered rivers and harbors ; exerted himself for the general good of the country by
reforming abuses ; punished the natives for their cruelties, and compelled them to live in
peace, and was able to settle a staple trade of commodities, especially for building ships.
But his employers did not find that he had opened the lucrative trade in peltries which
they had expected, and he was recalled to London, the Council of New England granting
his plantations on the Piscataqua and on the Black Point rivers to others.
Captain Walter Neale, on returning to London, was chosen captain of the '* Com-
pany of the Artillery Garden," and brought it to greater perfection than it had ever
before attained. The city train-bands were furnished with able commanders out of the
Artillery Company, and the private soldiers were drilled for the general musters, but the
captain complained that he received only fifty pounds a year. In 1638, he endeavored
to obtain the appointment of " Muster- Master of the City," but King Charles recom-
mended Captain Fisher, who was accordingly appointed ; and in October, 1639, ^^ ^^^
King's request. Captain Neale was superseded as commander of the Artillery by Captain
Philip Skippen. He then petitioned the King to appoint him marshal in Virginia, in
charge of all martial affairs there, with an allowance of twenty shillings per diem, to be
paid out of the customs arising from the commodities of the country. Again unsuccess-
ful. Captain Neale once more petitioned the King, a few years later, setting forth his
past services, and praying that he might be appointed governor of Massachusetts ; but no
notice was taken of his application. Indeed, at that time, the governors of Massachu-
setts were elected annually.
The name and fame of the Honourable Artillery Company of London were trans-
planted to Massachusetts soon after its colonization, by some of its members, and a
junior company was established at Boston, which is the oldest military organization on
the American continent It is recruited, to a great extent, from those who have been
active members of the volunteer militia. It elects its officers annually ; has its stated
spring and fall parades ; listens once a year to a sermon preached in a church, which
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is followed by a "feast" in Faneuil Hall, with distinguished invited guests, and is jealous
of its prerogatives and its traditions.
The history of the Honourable Artillery Company of Old England can be traced
through the fierce struggle which has gradually changed the unwritten British constitu-
tion from the aspect it wore in feudal times into that form of rational liberty which it
now bears, and has made dear old England as young in energy, capability, and progress
as she was when the Honourable Artillery Company of Tendon was summoned to the field
by Queen Elizabeth, the type of Queen Victoria, as well in the truly English complex-
ion of her character as in the hold she possessed over the hearts of the Anglo-Saxon race.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in New England is also a living
link between generations, past and present, and has outlived every institution, except the
Christian Church and the Public School, that was in existence on the American continent
when it was chartered. The members of each of these honorable companies have a
right to be proud of their traditions, as the brave and patriotic deeds of one generation
become the precious heritage of the next, growing in interest and value as time wears
on, and flower after flower is added to the chaplets of honor of the respective compa-
nies. The sentiment of antiquity is of more avail than merely to foster feelings of pride
or vanity. The consciousness of unstained lineage involves duties as well as privileges,
and each member of the two artillery companies should feel more and more, as genera-
tions pass away, that his responsibility is greater to his company, to his country, and to
himself : that his part is to aim high, act well, and feel —
"The name of every gallant ancestor
A bond upon his soul against disgrace.*'
North America became, within a century and a half after its discovery, the adopted
home of those Europeans who were disposed to renounce their allegiance to the despot-
ism of crowned heads, sustained by a feudal aristocracy, and to seek for freedom in a
New World. Humble navigators had called from the deep a New Spain of greater wealth
than the mother country ; a New Netherlands of greater commercial importance than the
Old; and a New England, which, united with the Virginias, was destined to perpetuate
the Anglo-Saxon tongue among a people more numerous than the inhabitants of the
fatherland. Pontiffs established boundaries and monarchs granted charters, but the
genius of free adventure, crossing the ocean, laid the foundations of the great imperial
Republic of the United States of America. New areas were opened to commerce, and
new regions to adventure, while a fresh field was offered for experiments in government.
The Puritans of Old and of New England established the free governments which the
English-speaking race now enjoys and maintains. To use the words of Bishop War-
burton : " The interests of liberty were conducted and supported by a set of the greatest
geniuses for government that the world ever saw embarked together in a common cause."
The Plymouth Colony was settled in 1620, but the Colony of Massachusetts Bay was
not fairly organized until there was a large immigration from England in 1630, headed
by Governor John Winthrop. Seventeen ships, equipped at an expense of nearly one
hundred thousand dollars, conveyed to the new settlement nearly fifteen hundred emi-
grants. They brought, in their number, clergymen, physicians, magistrates, military
officers, millers, mechanics, and others, possessed of horses, cattle, and other property.
They founded a number of towns along the Atlantic coast, each being a miniature republic,
with its religious, military, and civil officers.
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The principal settlement was called Boston, in memory of that place in Lincolnshire,
whence Isaac Johnson and other prominent emigrants came.
Those who seek political advancement by professing to have raised themselves from
what they term " the lower ranks of life," have adopted the declaration of Green that the
early settlers of Massachusetts were " poor men and artisans." This is an error, as has
been proven by those who have thoroughly investigated the social position of the immi-
grants. They may justly be considered the most remarkable party of colonists, in point
of intelligence, firmness of purposes, and an exalted standard of conscience, which ever
left their native shores to lead the way in the establishment of great civil institutions.
"Poor men and artisans" have not usually the enterprise or means to engage in such
undertakings, and to carry them forward to successful completion. Doubtless there were
poor men among them, for some had been despoiled of their substance by ecclesiastical
and State persecution. They would naturally seek the companionship of " artisans," to
assist them in their exploration and settlement of a wilderness ; but the great majority
of the immigrants were " well-to-do " in the world, and there were some of wealth and
high social position.*
Governor Winthrop had no sooner landed than he took possession of the govern-
ment, which Governor John Endicott had undertaken to make a pure theocracy. The
settlement at Merry Mount, which had sought to transplant some of the festivities of
"Merrie England" to Massachusetts, had been broken up; men of character and ability,
like John and Samuel Brown, who would not conform to the strict code established, had
been summarily banished, and the cross was cut from the King's colors at Salem, on the
ground that it was an emblem of popery. On the arrival of Governor Winthrop, with
higher powers, the superseded Endicott humbly recognized his authority, placing himself
at the new governor's disposal, "both as to time and place." Governor Winthrop
responded with dignified courtesy, but recognized no local authority in his predecessor,
whom he addressed as "Mr. Endicott." He visited him at Salem, however, "where
they supped on good venison pasty and good beer."
Military distinction and heraldry were the only appendages of monarchical govern-
ment tolerated in the province of Massachusetts Bay, for the only allegiance recognized
was to God and the Commonwealth. The clergy pointed out their narrow road to
heaven, and the drill sergeants taught men of dauntless energy how to use weapons for
the defence of themselves and their colony. The armorial bearings, emblazoned in
water colors and neatly framed, which were the only ornaments in nearly every house,
were justified by the declaration in the book of Numbers, that "every man of the
children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father's
house." It ministered largely to men's pride, without trenching on their purses; it
pandered to pomp without taxing prudence, and conferred honor without imposing
danger. Tombs and gravestones not unfrequently bore the arms of those who were
interred within or beneath, a few of which still remain as memorials of the earliest years
of the colony.
1 " By computation, the passage of the persons ammunition and great artillery cost twenty-two
that peopled New England cost at least ninety-five thousand pounds; besides which hundred and
thousand pound: the transportation of their first ninety-two thousand pounds the adventurers laid
small stock of cattle, great and small, cost no less out in England what was not inconsiderable. About
than twelve thousand pound besides the price of an hundred and ninety-eight ships were employed
the cattle themselves; the provisions laid in for sub- in passing the perils of the seas, in the accomplish-
sistence, till tiUage might produce more, cost forty- ment of this renowned settlement; whereof, by the
five thousand pounds; the materials for their first way, but one miscarried in those perils." — Mather's
cottages cost eighteen thousand pounds; their arms, Magnalia, Hartford Ed.^ Vol. /., p, 69.
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The colonists lost no time in organizing train-bands, which were supplied with the
weapons and equipments sent out from England and were drilled by veteran officers,
who were paid for their services. At a Court of Assistants, 4ield at Boston, July 26,
1 63 1, it was "Ordered, that evy first Thursday in evy month there shal be a genall
traineing of Capt VndrhilPs company att Boston and Rocksbury, and evy first Friday in
evy month there shal be a genall traineing of the remaindr of them who inhabitt att
Charlton, Misticke and the New Towne, att a convenient place aboute the Indian
wigwams, the traineing to begin at one of the clocke in the afternoon."
Among the distinguished immigrants who came to Boston in 1635, was Sir Henry
Vane, a noble-hearted young man, of good education and exemplary character, described
by John Milton in a sonnet, beginning, —
** Vane, young in years, but in sage counsel, old."
The Liberals, soon after his arrival, elected him governor, and it was soon apparent that
the orthodox portion of the colonists were losing their ascendancy. Mrs. Hutchinson, a
woman of rare ability, seconded by her brother, the Rev. John Wheelwright, were the
champions of the tolerant views advanced by Governor Vane, and the more zealous
Puritans saw that unless they could crush out such liberal ideas, they would be obliged
to relinquish their assumed power. Fortunately for the Liberals, among whom were
nearly all the military men of the colony, it became evident that the Pequot Indians
were negotiating a hostile alliance with the Narragansetts for the extermination of the
British settlers along the coast. This threatened war made the Puritans more tolerant
than they would otherwise have been, but by a great effort they re-elected Mr. Winthrop
as governor, and Sir Henry Vane returned to England, where he subsequently partici-
pated in the rebellion, and was beheaded after the restoration of Charles H. Mrs.
Hutchinson was tried, convicted of heresy, and banished.
In the Colony Records, Vol. I., pp. 207-8, are given the names of those persons who
were "seduced and led into dangerous errors ** by " the opinions and. revelations of Mr.
Wheelwright and Mrs. Hutchinson." The " whereas " provides, " that all those whose
names are underwritten shall before tfie 30*^ day of this month of November, deliver in
at Mr. Cane's [Robert Keayne's] house at Boston all such guns, pistols, swords, powder,
shot, and match, as they shall bee owners of, or have in their custody, upon paine of
tenn pounds for every default to bee made thereof," etc.
Fifty-eight are names of persons living in Boston ; five in Roxbury ; two in Charles-
town, and several in Salem, Newbury, and Ipswich. Of the fifty-eight in Boston, the
following were or became members of the Artillery Company, viz. : Captain John Under-
bill (1637), William Aspinwall (1643), Samuel Cole (1637), John Button (1643),
Richard Cooke (1643), Richard Fairbanks (1654), Thomas Marshall (1640), John
Oliver (1637), John Biggs (1641), Richard Gridley (1658), Zacheus Bosworth (1650),
James Johnson (1638), Thomas Savage (1637), John Odlin (1638), Edward Hutchin-
son (1638), Robert Harding (1637), Richard Waite (1638), Edward Bendall (1638),
Mr. Clarke (1638), and Hugh Gunnison (1646), or one third of the entire number.
One in Roxbury, Richard Morris (1637) ; one in Charlestown, James Brown (1638).
On the 7 th of October, 1636, there were ten train -bands in Massachusetts, which
were officered as follows: Boston, Captain John Underbill (1637), Lieutenant Edward
Gibbons (1637), and Ensign Robert Hardinge (1637) ; Charlestown, Captain Robert
Sedgwick (1637) and Lieutenant Norton (1643) J Dorchester, Captain Humphrey
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Atherton (1638), Lieutenant Ezekiel Stoughton, and Ensign Nathaniel Duncan (1638) ;
Watertown, Captain William Jennison (1637), Lieutenant George Woodman, and
Ensign Richard Kent; Braintree, Captain William Tyng (1638); Cambridge, Cap-
tain George Cooke (1638) and Lieutenant William Spencer (1637) ; Saugus, Lieutenant
Daniel Howe (1637) and Ensign Richard Walker (1638) ; Ipswich, Captain Daniel
Denison (1660), Lieutenant Richard Davenport (1639), and Ensign Thomas Whitting-
ham; Lynn, Captain Nathaniel Turner (1637), Lieutenant Daniel Howe (1637), and
Ensign Robert Walker ; Newbury, Captain John Spencer, Lieutenant Edward Woodman,
and Ensign Richard Kent.
Many of these officers had belonged in England either to the Honourable Artillery
Company, which had control of the Artillery Garden, or to another military association
in London which met at the Military Garden. These two grounds for drill and martial
exercises are described in a work entitled " The Artillery and the Military Gardens of
I^ndon," by Lieutenant-Colonel Elton, who says in his introductory remarks : " The
great delight in handling of arms in Military Exercises makes the City of London and the
suburbs thereof famous throughout the world, by reason, as I conceive, of those two great
Nurseries or Academies of Military Discipline, the Artillery and the Military Gardens,
from whence, as out of pure fountains, all other private meetings are derived." There
was also the " Martial Yard," at Horseldown, where the train-bands of Southwork used
to exercise, and an " Artillery Ground," where the Middlesex and Westminster train-
bands were drilled. Other military societies, similar to the Artillery Company, w«re
formed during the reign of Charles I. On the 2 2d of October, 1625, the captains and
trained men of Bristol humbly begged to be allowed to establish " an Artillerie Yarde " ;
North Yarmouth next applied, on the loth of January, in the following year, and William
Dutton, gentleman, of Chester, asked to be permitted to establish an artillery yard in
that city, at his own expense, and to be appointed captain of it. Ipswich applied for a
like permission on the 29th of September, 1629, and Nottingham did likewise on the 31st
of December in the same year ; all of whom were authorized to establish artillery yards,
according to their requests.
Recollections of these organizations doubtless prompted twenty-four of the Massa-
chusetts officers, in 1637-8, to form an artillery company in New England, which
would serve as a military school, in which the officers of the scattered town companies
could acquire uniformity of tactics and drill.
The following list has been prepared from a comparison of the rolls of the Hon-
ourable Artillery of London and of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Massachusetts. It is based on the similarity of names and of the dates of becoming
members. It is not intended to assert that all of the following were members of both
companies, but, so far as names and dates are concerned, they might have been : —
j^ Joined the Came to Joined
^^^^^' London Co. America, A. ^ H, A, Co.
1 Adams, Thomas March 10, 1639 1643 1^44
2 Baker, Richard Jan. 15, 1638 1639 1658
3 Bourne, Nehemiah * March 2, 1639 1638 1638
4 Buckley, Thomas Dec. 25, 1680 — 1685
5 Clarke, Hon. Thomas Sept. 13, 1631 1636 1638
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6 Clarke, Thomas, Jr May 14, 1633
7 Clarke, William June 23, 1629
8 Clements, William May 22,1657
9 Collicott, Richard ...*... 161 2
10 Davie, Humphrey Aug. 16, 1659
11 Davis, John March 14, 1627
12 Davis, William July 6, 1641
13 Evans, Josias June 16, 1642
14 Fletcher, Edward May i, 1627
15 Fogg, Ralph Oct. 15,1622
16 Glover, Thomas Aug. 20, 1622
17 Harrison, John May '5,1629
18 Hasey, William May 30, 1643
19 Hawkins, Thomas April 4, 1620
20 Hawkins, Thomas Feb. 26, 1639
21 Hill, John July 28,1635
22 Hunt, Thomas Sept. 14, 1668
23 Keayne, Robert May 6, 1623
24 Kent, William Sept. 22, 1657
25 Milan, John May 24, 16 14
26 Morris, Richard Nov. 15, 1614
27 Parker, Richard Nov. 1,1614
28 Perkins, William Oct. 10, 16 14
29 Phillips, Henry Sept. 30, 1623
30 Price, Richard May 2, 1643
—31 Robinson, William July 3, 1621
32 Shaw, John March 21, 161 9
33 Smith, John Aug. 22, 1637
34 Spencer, William ^. 161 1
35 Stanley, Thomas June 8,1619
36 Stowe, Thomas June 18, 1620
37 Underhill, John Sept. 27, 1614
38 Walker, Richard May 28, 1622
39 Webb, John June 9,1631
40 Williams, Robert Aug. 21, 1635
41 Wright, Robert Jan. 22, 162 1
The veterans accordingly formed a military company in 1637, ^^^ petitioned Gov-
ernor Winthrop for a charter of incorporation, but at first without success. Governor
Winthrop says of the original application: "Mo. 12 [1637] Divers gentlemen and
others, being joined in a military company, desired to be made a corporation, but the
Council considering (from the example of the Praetorian band among the Romans, and
the Templars in Europe,) how dangerous it might be to erect a standing authority of
military men, which might easily in time overthrow the civil power, thought fit to stop it
Came to
Joined
America. A,
&^ H.A,Co.
1641
1644
1636
1646
—
1662
1630
1637
1662
1665
1635
1643
—
1643
—
1642
1639-40
1643
^^11
1644
1630
1642
— •
1638
—
1652
1635
1638
1642
1649
1641
1643
1674
1685
1635
1637
1662
1667
1635-6
1641
1630
1637
1635-6
1638
1632
1638
1637
1640
—
1658
1636
1643
—
1646
—
1644
1631
1637
1635
1640
1634
1638
1630
1637
1630
1638
1635
1643
1637
1644
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betimes ; yet they were allowed to be a company, but subordinate to all authority." ^
Another writer, using nearly the same words, adds : " Thus were the chief rulers of the
country not only ready to espy, but timely prevent any inconveniency that might in after
times arise." It has also been intimated that the Governor and his Council, who had so
recently been kept out of power for a year by the adherents of Sir Henry Vane and Mrs.
Hutchinson, were unwilling to incorporate a body chiefly composed of those who had
supported this revolutionary movement. The reason for this rejection of the petition may
appear by the following quotation from Governor Winthrop's History of New England,
Vol. I., p. 257 : "At this Court [i mo., 1638] divers of our chief military officers, who
had declared themselves favorers of the familistical persons and opinions, were sent for,
and being told, that the court having some jealousy of them for the same, and therefore
did desire some good satisfaction from them, they did ingenuously acknowledge, how
they had been deceived and misled by the pretence, which had been held forth, of
advancing Christ, and debasing the creature, etc., which since they have found to be
otherwise, and that their opinions and practices tended to disturbance and delusions ;
and so blessed God, that they -had so timely discovered their error and danger to thena."
The cause of the Court's jealousy having been removed by the acknowledgments of
the chief military officers, the charter of the Military Company of the Massachusetts
was soon after granted.
The newly formed Company, however, was permitted to organize and to present the
names " of two or three to the Council, to choose a Captain out of them." Robert
Keayne was probably selected, as a subsequent order of the Council* provides that
" Captain Keayne and the Military Company have power to exercise where they please
and to make use of so many of the common arms as they need, and a warrant from any
of the Council is sufficient for the delivery of them to Captain Keayne or to such as he
shall appoint."
The Company did not relax its exertions to obtain the desired charter. It was
finally successful, as appears from the following extract from the original Records of the
Colony of Massachusetts Bay, under the date of "the 13*** of the First Month, (a) 1638,"
/. e., March 13, 1638.
" Orders for the Military Company, made bf the Governor and Council and con-
firmed by the General Court.
" Whereas divers Gentlemen and others, out of their care of the publick weal and
safety, by the advancement of the military art an^ exercise of arms, have desired license
of the Court to join themselves in one Company, and to have the liberty to exercise
themselves, as their occasions will best permit ; and that such liberties and privileges
might be granted them, as the Court should think meet, for their better encouragement
and furtherance in so useful an employment ; which request of theirs being referred unto
us of the Standing Council, we have thought fit, upon serious congideration, and confer-
ence with divers of the principal of them, to set down and order herein as foUoweth :
^^ Imprimis, We do order, that Robert Keayne, Nathaniel Duncan, Robert Sedg-
wick, William Spencer, Gentlemen, and such others as are already joined with them, and
such as they shall from time to time take into their Company, shall be called the
Military Company of the Massachusetts.
"2dly. They or the greater number of them, shall have liberty to choose their
» Wintbrop's Hbt of New Eng., Vol. I., p. 253.
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Captain, Lieutenant, and all other officers. Their Captain and Lieutenant to be always
such as the Court or Council shall allow of ; and no officer be put upon them, but of
their own choice.
" 3dly. The first Monday in every month is appointed for their meeting and exer-
cise ; and to the end that they may not be hindered from coming together, we do hereby
order, that no other training in the particular towns, nor other ordinary town meetings,
shall be appointed on that day ; and if that day prove unseasonable for the exercise of
their arms, then the sixth of the same week is appointed for supply. This not to extend
to Salem, or the towns beyond, nor to Hingham, Weymouth, Dedham or Concord.
" 4thly. They have liberty and power to make orders amongst themselves, for the
better managing their military affairs ; which orders are to be of force, when they shall
be allowed by the Court or Council ; and they may appoint an officer to levy any fines
or forfeitures, which they shall impose upon any of their own company, for the breach
of any such order, so as the same exceed not twenty shillings for any one offence.
"5thly. The said Military Company are to have one thousand acres of land, (in
some place as may not be prejudicial to any plantation,) to be granted by the Court to
some of the said Company, for the use of the present Company, and such as shall suc-
ceed in the same ; to be improved by them within a time convenient, for providing
necessaries for their military exercises, and defraying of other charges, which may arise
by occasion thereof.
" 6thly. The said Company shall have liberty, at the time before appointed, to
assemble themselves for their military exercises, in any town within this jurisdiction, at
their own pleasure ; provided always^ that this order or grant, or anything therein con-
tained, shall not extend to free the said Company, or any of them, their persons or
estates, from the civil Government and jurisdiction here established.
"John Winihrop, Governor y
" Thomas Dudley, Dep. Governor.^'
Mr. Whitman (1810) states, in the second edition of his History of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company, that " in the early records of the Company, and transcript
made in pursuance of Daniel Henchman [1675], the commander's orders, under date
of 1702, is incorporated another article numbered '3d' and inserted between 3dly and
4thly of the Charter as here printed, viz. : * None of the said Military Company, (except
such as shall be officers of any other train-band in any particular town,) shall be bound
to give attendance upon their ordinary trainings.' Snow, in his History of Boston,
inserts this as an original part of the charter ; but he took it from the charter as printed
then, for the use of the members, or from their records, rather than looking at the records
of the colony. The first By-Laws adopted, 1657, seem to be founded on such an
article, but it is presumed none such ever existed. It was a custom adopted rather at
the commencement of the Company and so handed down, until, by tradition and use, it
became merged or interpolated in the charter. It is, however, an important privilege of
the Company, going to exempt all citizens, otherwise liable to duty, from doing such
duty in companies, within whose bounds they may reside; and, as such, has always
received such construction."
The charter says : —
" Imprimis. We do order, that Robert Keayne, Nathaniel Duncan, Robert Sedg-
wick, William Spencer, Gentlemen, and such others as are already joined with them," etc.
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The number recorded as "already joined with them " in 1637 is twenty-four, includ-
ing three named in the charter ; the name of Nathaniel Duncan not appearing on the
roll until 1638. They are as follows : Robert Keayne, Robert Sedgwick, Joseph Weld,
Thomas Savage, Daniel Howe, Thomas Huckens, John Oliver, Joshua Hewes, Samuel
Cole, Israel Stoughton, John Underbill, Nathaniel Turner, William Jennison, Richard
Morris, Edward Gibbons, William Spencer, Robert Harding, Thomas Cakebread, John
Holman, Richard CoUicot, Joseph Pendleton, Edward Tomlins, Nicholas Upshall, and
Edward Johnson.
The above-named founders of the Company merit our first and especial attention.
They will be considered in the order in which they signed the roll; but after 1637-8,
the members will be briefly sketched, their names each year being arranged alpha-
betically.
Captain Robert Keayne (1637) deserves grateful recognition as the founder of
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, and merits its reverential respect and
gratitude. His name is first on the roll, and stands first in the charter. He was bom at
Windsor, England, in the year 1595, and was the son of John Keayne, a butcher. After
having served an eight years' apprenticeship with John Heyfield, of Birchinlane, at
London, beginning on the 9th of March, 1606, he was admitted to the freedom of the
Merchant Tailors' corporation on the 17th of April, 1615. He joined the Honourable
Artillery Company of London on the 6th of May, 1623.
Robert Keayne (1637) came in the "Defence" from London to America, in the
year 1635, when he was forty years of age ; his wife Ann was thirty-eight, and their son
Benjamin was sixteen years of age.
"Marriage Licenses Granted by Bishop of London 1598 to 1639. [1617] xviii Junij
W*'^ daie appeared Robert Kayne of St. Michaell, in Cornehill, London Mrchan-
tayler and a batchelor aged xxiuj*^ yeres or thereabouts and at his owne gov't and did
allege that he intendeth to marie w**^ one Anne Mansfeild maiden aged xxj*^ yeres or
thereabouts the daughter of Mansfeild late of Henly in the Countie of Buck, gent.
dec. long since. And then appeared W" Jackson curate of St. Michaells aforesaid and
testified of his owne knowledge that M" Mansfeild of Henley aforesaide, widdowe
mother of said Anne is privie and consentinge to this intended marriage, etc.; St.
Michaell.
"Christened. — 1 61 8, May 14, Benjamin Kaine, son of Rob* and Ann Kaine.
1620, June 15, John Kaine, son of Robert and Ann Kaine. 1622, May 9, Joseph, son
of Robart and An Keayne. 1624, Oct. 18, John, son of Robart and Ann his wife.
" Buried. — 162 1, Mar. 27, John Kaine, son of Robt. and Anne Kaine. 1625, Jan.
16, John, son of Robart and .Ann Keayne. 1626, Mar. 28 Joseph, son of Robert and
Ann Keayne. 1633, Feb. 10, Mansfield, mother of Mrs. Cane in Bergin (Birch-
ing?) I^ne." ^
Capt. Robert Keayne (1637). Authori- tices of their Conformitie and ht they are no sub-
TIES: Winthrop's Hist. New Eng.; New Eng. Hist. sedy man— Robert Keayne 40: Ann Keayne 38:
and Gen. Reg., 1852, 1877, etc.; Boston Daify Globes Ben. Keayne 16." — London Records,
Dec. 24, 1893, C. W. Ernst; Mem. Hist, of Boston; " The first military commander in Brain tree was
Report of Boston Rec. Com., 1 634-1 660; same, Capt Robert Keayne who was sent from Boston to
Miss. Papers, Vol. X.; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Whit- organize and drill them for proper duty." — Hist.
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. Braintree and Quincy. Pattee, 1878, /. 358.
"17 July 1635. Theis vndcr written names are ^ Communicated to Essex Institute Hist, CoWs^
to be transported to N. England inlarged in the Salem, April and September, 1891, by Henry F.
Defence p'red pr Cert, from the ministers and Jus- Waters.
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He located as a tailor in a house, which was his shop and his residence, on the
southeast comer of State and Washington streets. On that corner, in provincial times,
Daniel Henchman (1675) kept his well-known book shop; and in it Henry Knox was
brought up. Nicholas Boone kept a book shop on that lot, in the early part of the
eighteenth century. Captain Keayne (1637) soon became, by his industry, energy, and
capital, a leading colonist. He was orthodox in his religious faith, though not illiberal,
and he was a devoted adherent of Governor Winthrop. He became the owner of several
pieces of land, by grant and by purchase, one of them being a tract of over three hun-
dred acres at Rumney Marsh, now in the town of Revere. He did not confine himself to
the limitations of his trade, but availed himself of every opportunity to make an invest-
ment which promised to be profitable. Shrewd and successful, he was soon regarded as
sharp at a bargain, and, although one of the leading spirits in town and colony affairs,
he was publicly rebuked for his offences. They were. First, Inasmuch " as he was a pro-
fessor of religion," he should not strive to make money. Second, Inasmuch "as he was
a man of eminent ability," he should not strive to make money. Third, Inasmuch " as
he was already wealthy, and had but one child," he should not strive to make money.
Fourth, Inasmuch ** as he came over for conscience' sake," he should not strive to make
money. Fifth, Inasmuch "as he had already been warned by church elders against
money- making, and had promised with tears, to strive not to do so," he should the more
strive not to make money ; he should curb his financial ability and turn the guineas away
from his own till. The General Court, therefore, sentenced Mr. Keayne (1637) to
pay two hundred pounds ; but the magistrates regarded the fine as too heavy and the
matter was finally compromised by his paying eighty pounds, receiving a respite for the
remainder. After the General Court had tried Mr. Keayne (1637), found him guilty of
extortionate charges and fined him, the First Church of Boston called him to account.
Appearing before the pastor and his fellow-church-members, he acknowledged with tears,
as he had done in the court, his covetous and corrupt behavior, and offered as an excuse
that he had been misled by adopting as business rules: " ist. That if a merchant lost
on one commodity, he might help himself in the price of another : 2nd, That, if through
want of skill or other occasion, his commodity cost him more than the price of the
market in England, he might then sell it for more than the price of the market in New
England."
The Rev. John Cotton, in the next Thursday lecture, reviewed Mr. Keayne's (1637)
defence, and cited other false principles of trade, after which he laid down the following
business rules : " ist. A man may not sell above the current price : /. e. such a price as
is usual in the time and place, and as another (who knows the worth of the commodity)
would give for it, if he had occasion to use it, as that is called current money which
every man will take, etc. 2nd. When a man loseth in his commodity, for want of skill,
etc. he must look at it as his own fault or cross and therefore must not lay it upon
another. 3rd. Where a man loseth by casualty at sea, or, etc., it is a loss cast upon
himself by Providence, and he may not ease himself of it by casting it upon another ;
for so a man should seem to provide against all providences, etc., that he should never
lose : but where there is a scarcity of the commodity, there men may raise their price,
for now it is a hand of God upon the commodity, and not the person. 4th. A man may
not ask any more for his commodity than his selling price, as Ephron to Abraham, the
land is worth so much."
When the church took up the case for decision, an earnest debate is said to have
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ensued, some members desiring to have Mr. Keayne (1637) excommunicated, while the
majority thought an admonition would be sufficient. Mr. Cotton stated the causes which
required excommunication, deducing them from ist Corinthians v. 11.
** But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a
fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one no not
to eat."
" The point now in question was, whether these actions did declare him to be such a
covetous person, etc. Upon which he showed that it is neither the habit of covetousness
(which is in every man in some degree), nor simply the act, that declares a man to be
such ; but when it appears that a man sins against his conscience, or the very light of
nature, and when it appears in a man's whole conversation. But Mr. Keayne [1637] did
not appear to be such, but rather, upon an error in his judgment, being led by false
principles; and besides he is otherwise liberal as in his hospitality and in church
communion, etc." In the end, therefore, the church consented to an admonition.
Another absurd clamor raised against Mr. Keayne (1637) has been humorously
chronicled by General Henry K. Oliver (1837), who was one of his successors in the
command of the military company which he founded. It seems that a curly-tailed speci-
men of "the swinish multitude" had been found "going at large," in the streets of
Boston, and had been "rooting" in premises outside her proper domain. Hungry,
vagrant swine are dangerous quadrupeds. To stop annoyance and prevent danger, the
beast was impounded in Captain Keayne's sty with a bristly sister, and due notice was
given by the town crier that the owner of the vagrant hog might prove property, pay
styage, and take the animal to its rightful place. Divers inquirers came, but no claimant.
At the end of a year from the time of impounding, during which interval the two had
fared well, the captain relegated his own animal to the knife and the pork-barrel. Then
there suddenly came forward one widow Sherman, who proved as great a thorn to Captain
Keayne {1637) as his bitterest enemy could wish. Widow Sherman proclaimed that she
had lost a hog, and that not the living but the slaughtered hog was hers. The whole town
was roused into a tumult, and the case, urged on by a rival tradesman, was brought
before the elders of the church, who after strict examination and due trial discharged
the Captain. Appeal was made by the widow to the civil court, and again the Captain
was triumphantly acquitted, recovering costs and forty pounds damages for slander. The
widow still pressed her suit, and her case came up in the Great and General Court. It
was debated for seven days, at the end of which time, the matter was sent to referees.
General Gibbons (1637) and Colonel Tyng (1642), both of whom were members of the
Artillery Company. It seems that they most sensibly permitted the thing to die of its
own folly, the kind-hearted defendant remitting his right to damages.
Two years after. Captain Keayne (1637) was elected a deputy from Boston, and
served as such four of the five next following years, 1645-50,* in which station his activity
and usefulness were alike conspicuous. This act of his townsmen certainly indicates
that he still retained their confidence and unimpaired respect. In fact he was, above
contradiction, a most earnest man and practical benefactor, turning his gains into a
beneficent direction, and doing as much, if not more, than any other man of his day
and locality, for the town, the church, the schools, and the colony. Nor were his enemies
* Capt. Keayne was also a member of the General Court during 1638 and 1639, and was chosen speaker
of the House of Deputies for the first day of sitting, Oct. 7, 1646. — Records of Col. of Mass, Bay,
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unwilling to accept his generous donations. He gave fifty pounds for the benefit of the
poor identified with the very church which had persecuted him.
Captain Keayne (1637) must have been a man of untiring industry. In addition
to his private business and his public duties, he was a regular attendant on the Sunday
services and the Thursday lectures, often taking notes of what was said in a short-hand,
probably of his own invention. There is in the library of the Massachusetts Historical
Society a small volume of these manuscript notes, entitled, " Mr. Cotton our Teacher.
His Sermons or Expositions upon the Bookes of the New Testament, 1639." Another
" volume contains the substance of expository discourses delivered in the First Church,
Boston, on Ix)rd's Day afternoon from 1643 to 1646, by Rev. John Cotton. Also, The
Substance of a Sermon by the Senior Pastor, Rev. John Wilson, Mo. 2-20-1645. Like-
wise, The Substance of a Sermon by Rev. Mr. Cobbet — Probably of Ipswich or Boston
N. E. Mo. 5-i3-i64S-aftemoon. It is 7JX5J inches, has 482 pages, bound in
leather, and once had two brass clasps. In it is written in his own handwriting, * Robert
Keayne of Bost: New England his Booke 1643, price 6d' This second volume is in
the Library of the Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence. Each page is closely
written." 1
When the colonists began to see the necessity for having military organization upon
which to depend in case of invasion by foreign or native foes, Mr. Keayne (1637),
remembering his London training, suggested the establishment of a similar institution
in the home of his adoption. Through his superior military knowledge, his expenditures
of money and his persistency, he succeeded in establishing the Company upon such a
permanent basis that it became one of the solid institutions of Boston. He was a
public- spirited and liberal citizen, and his benefactions were large, considering his
wealth. He gave two hundred and fifty pounds to Harvard College ; a like sum for a
town library in Boston, and two hundred and fifty pounds for introducing pure water
into his neighborhood. He thus aided the introduction of water, by artificial means,
for the use of the people of this peninsula. He was active on the " 23rd of the nth
moneth, 1635," " in raysing of a new Worke of fortification upon the Forthill," and "at
a general meeting of the richer inhabitants," Aug. 12, 1636, he contributed liberally
" towards the maintenance of a free school master." He supported with his means
and influence every cause that was intended to secure benefits for the people. Not
a picture of this " first citizen " has ever been found, after unwearied search ; in fact,
he died without leaving a trace behind, except his benefactions, as set forth in his last
will and testament.
This interesting document, which filled one hundred and fifty folio pages, was " all
in his own hand." A transcript of it extends from page 116 to page 264, Vol. I. of
the Records of Suffolk County. It is printed in Vol. X. [Document 150-1886] of the
Reports of the Record Commissioners of Boston, and occupies fifty-three pages,
containing about fifty-one thousand words. The following extracts will give an idea of
its style, legacies, and provisions. The original spelling is not preserved : —
" I Robert Keayne, citizen and merchant tailor of London by freedom, and by the
good Providence of God now dwelling at Boston in New England in America ... do
therefore now in my health make, ordain and declare this to be my Last Will and Testa-
ment. . . .
1 Letter of Capt A. A. Folsom (1867),
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" First and before all things, I commend and commit my precious soul into the
hands of Almighty God : ... As for my burial I shall not desire any great outward
solemnity to be used further than that which shall be decent and civil as becomes Chris-
tians : Knowing that extraordinary solemnities can add nothing to the peace or benefit of
the deceased, yet having been trained up in Military discipHne from my younger years,
and having endeavored to promote it the best I could since God hath brought me into
this country and seeing he hath been pleased to use me as a poor instrument to lay the
foundation of that noble Society of the Artillery Company in this place, that hath so far
prospered by the blessing of God as to help many with good experience in the use of
their arms and more exact knowledge in the Military Art and hath been a nursery to raise
up many able and well experienced soldiers that hath done since good service for their
country, therefore to declare my affections to that exercise and the society of soldiers, I
shall desire to be buried as a soldier in a Military way."
He then provides for his debts, for an inventory of his estate, and divides the prin-
cipal part of his property between his wife and son. He sets apart two hundred pounds,
that " if any man or woman, young or old, in Old England or New, could justly challenge
or make it appear by good proof or reason that I had in anything unjustly wronged or
defrauded them, that they might have full satisfaction allowed them. . . .
" I, having long thought and considered of the want of some necessary things of
public concernment which may not be only commodious but very profitable and useful
for the Town of Boston, as a Market place and conduit, the one a good help in danger
of fire, ... the other useful for the country people that come with their provisions,
. . . also to have some convenient room or two for the Courts to meet in both in Winter
and Summer, and [al]so for the townes* men and Commissioners of the town, also ... a
convenient room for a Library and a gallery or some other handsome room for the Elders
to meet in and confer together. . . . Then in the same building there may be also a room
for an armory to keep the arms of the Artillery Company and for the soldiers to meet in
when they have occasion."
Captain Keayne (1637) then makes a donation of three hundred pounds for a
market-house, one hundred pounds for a "Granere," and books for the beginning of
the library. Having provided, by a legacy, for refreshment for the elders when they
meet and confer, he continues: —
" And if a convenient, fair room in one of the buildings before mentioned be
sequestered and set apart for an Armory and the meeting of the Artillery, if there it be
thought convenient or if some other place be provided for that use more convenient,
with the officers of that Company's advice, I am not strict for the very place so they
have content in it, though yet I think the very heart and securest part of the town
(and no out or by place) is the most fit for a Magazine for Arms because of the danger
of surprising of them, the place that they now use will be fit, to scour and tend the
arms in and the other to lay them up and keep them in, which will be a comely sight
for strangers to see and a great ornament to the room and also to the town where the
soldiers may arm themselves every time they go to exercise, such a place being provided,
I give and bequeath five pounds for the encouragement of that Company to be laid out
in pikes and bandoleers for the use of such soldiers of that Company that live in other
towns. . . .
" Item I give and bequeath further to this Artillery Company of Boston five pounds
more towards the erecting of a platform planked underneath for two mounted pieces of
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ordnance to stand upon, a greater and a smaller, with a shed of boards raised over it,
to keep them dry and preserve them from sun and weather and this to be raised in
the most convenient part in the training place in Boston where it shall be most fit for
that use and where at a convenient distance against some hill or rising ground there
may be a good butt or kind of bulwark raised of earth that may receive the shot of those
pieces and may be free from endangering any that may unexpectedly pass by or behind
the butt in case they should overshoot, which butt may be cast up or digged at the
bottom of a hill without any charge by the Company themselves, in two or three of
their training days and my end in this is, that the Company may be trained up, (or so
many of them as desire it) in the use, exercise and experience of the great ordnance as
they are in their muskets that they may leame how to traverse, load, mount, level and
fire at a mark, &c. which is as needful a skill for a soldier as the exercise of their
ordinary arms. I suppose the Country will willingly lend the Company two such pieces
for so good a use as this is, if the town itself hath none such to spare and will give
them a barrel of powder or two to encourage them, to begin a service that will be so
singularly useful for the country, the bullets will be most of them found and saved again
if the hill or butt against which they shoot be not so low and narrow that they over-
mount and shoot aside at random, now as many of that company or others which desire
to learn that art of gunnery (so needful for every Captain and officer of a Company to
be experienced in) they may enter their names to be scholars of the Great Artillery
and to agree that every one that enters his name may give so much for entry and so
much a year afterwards as you do at the Artillery which money will serve to lay in
provision of powder, shot, spunges, budge-barrels, cannon baskets and some allowance
to the Mr. Gunner that shall take pains to instruct them, if there cannot be some
skilful and sufficient man found, that will think the honor of the place to instruct such
a society in so noble a service recompense sufficient that they have an opportunity
not only to exercise their own skill, but to do good to the country and to willing
scholars that so thirst after experience as we see the Capt and rest of the officers
of the small Artillery do freely expend their time to instruct others in the best skill
themselves have attained, and look at it as reward enough that their pains are accepted
and the company edified by it, besides there being many ship masters and gunners
that resort to this country who have good skill in this art, the Company I doubt not
upon their request might have their help sometimes and direction herein and he that
is chosen to this place may have the title of the Capt of the great Artillery or Mr.
Gunner and there may be a time appointed once in a week or fortnight for the scholars
to meet to spend two or three hours, either forenoon or afternoon for their instruction
in it. Now all that meet cannot expect to make every one a shot apiece or but one
man two shots at one time and the rest may observe as much by the manner of their
performing it as if they had done it themselves, and for further encouragement to help
on this exercise besides the five pounds given before towards the platform and the other
five pounds for pikes, &c. . . .
" I give and bequeath two heifers or cows to the Captain and officers of the first
Artillery Company to be kept as a stock constantly and the increase or profit of these
cows yearly to be laid out in powder or bullets, &c., for the use of the exercise of the
great Artillery, only the stock at no time or the value of it not to be diminished and
these to be delivered to the Capt that shall have the command of that company or
whom himself and officers shall appoint when the platform and butt is finished, and two
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pieces mounted thereon, with all materials thereto belonging fit to exercise with, when
a Master or Captain of the great Ordnance is chosen, a convenient company of soldiers
entered for scholars as between ten and twenty and all things settled in a good posture
for the beginning and continuance of that exercise, but if the Artillery Company shall
neglect to accomplish this before expressed above two years after my decease, then
these three legacies, viz. both the five pounds and the two cows to be void and to be to
the use of my executor, but if the things before mentioned be accomplished and this
new company do go on as I desire it may then my will is that the Capt with the consent
of the Company may appoint some able man either of the Company or otherwise that
shall give bond to my executors or overseers for these two cows or the value of them
at the time of delivery that the stock shall be preserved and the increase or benefit of
them only to be disposed of for the use of this new Company and if this Company
should break off and not continue their exercise then the two cows to be returned to
my executor or some of my overseers for his use or the just value that they were worth
at the time of their first delivery, now any man that shall have the cows to keep will be
willing to give such a bond if the Company order it so, in case that exercise should fall
to the ground, for the two first five pounds I desire no bond nor any returns of it
though the Company should not continue very long, I would make it my dying request
to our first Artillery Company (if there shall be such a Company in being when it shall
please God to take me out of this miserable world) many know what my earnest
endeavors and desires hath been to promote and encourage what I could since the Lord
hath brought me into this country and my desires have not been altogether frustrated
for out of this small Company the Lord hath raised up many a well experienced soldier
that hath done good service and hath been of good esteem both here and in our native
country and therefore my grief is the more to see this sometime flourishing and highly
prized Company that when the country grows more populous this company should grow
more thin and ready to dissolve for want of appearance but some are weary and thus
think they have got experience enough so the most begins to neglect but my request is
that the entries, quartridge and fines for late and non-appearance (which last hath
been too long neglected) and will not be well with the Company till it be taken up
again especially seeing the greatest part of that Company consists now of men in our
own town and we never had better nor more constant appearance than when fines
were duly taken may be preserved and kept in stock to lay out in powder, arms, ban-
doleers for the use of the Company and in canvas to make resemblance of trenches, half
moons, redoubts, forts, &c., Cannon baskets and such like necessary implements for
some special military service that might be performed once or twice a year, which
would be a singular help to the ordinary exercise and would add much not only to
the encouragement but to the experience both of officers and soldiers in some military
exercises which without such helps as these cannot be taught nor performed, and these
moneys would be far better employed and to the greater satisfaction and content of
the Company in such things than to be wasted and spent in eating and drinking and
needless invitations as it hath been a long time both to my own and to the grief and
offence of several of the company which hath occasioned some to leave the Company
and others unwilling to pay their quartridge, seeing the whole stock is still consumed
and the Company rather in debt than otherwise which hath been a chief thing to hinder
many other profitable exercises for want of means to bear the charge of them and
will in time be the overthrow and dissolution of the Company if it be not prevented.
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what hath made the Artillery Company in London so to flourish for so long a time
together but the stock of the Company well managed whereby they have done great
things and have been able to perform many exercises (though chargeable) both for
the delight of all beholders and the great benefit and experience of the soldiers and to
the increase of their number, and indeed I had in my purpose several other legacies
to have bestowed on this Company for their encouragement and the example of others
and have them in a readiness and of some consequence but the small appearance of the
Company and the dechning of it daily which cannot be but a great discouragement to
the Capt and officers that command them, as also to the soldiers what do appear and
causes a kind of contempt instead of esteem in those that behold them, makes me fear
the flnal dissolution of it and so all gifts will sink with it and come to nothing hath
been the cause of altering my resolution, though I know a skilful commander though
he have a body of men but 4 files 6 deep which is but 24 soldiers, yea I would add
further, if he have but half so many but two files 6 or 8 deep, with them he may per-
form such variety of exercises, not only for the postures but the several motions
doublings facings counter marches wheelings yea such variety of forms of battles and
several kinds of firings and charges as should not only be delightful but very useful and
gainful to those that are exercised and not only for two or three training days, but
have matter enough to exercise them for several years which I should hardly have
believed, did not I know it to be true and have seen it with mine eyes, yet notwith-
standing what comfort or credit can a Capt have to go into the field with 6 or 12
soldiers and under the name of an Artillery or Military Company, it would be my
rejoicing if there could be any means thought on or used to increase and encourage
this Company that is and may be so honorable and advantageous to the whole country,
that it may remain and continue still in splendor and esteem increasing and not
declining, but all things have their changes."
Captain Keayne (1637) follows this expression of generosity, counsel, fear, and
hope, with other legacies. He makes gifts, to the town of Boston, three hundred
pounds; to the free school in Boston, fifty pounds; to "our own church," fifty pounds
for the relief of the poor ; to Harvard College, one hundred pounds, and, conditionally,
six hundred and twenty pounds more ; to Rev. John Cotton ; to his brother-in-law, Rev.
John Willson; to Mr. John Willson; to Elders Oliver and Colbome; to Rev. Mr.
Norton; to Mr. Bellingham, deputy; to Edward Winslow; to Major-General Gibbons
(1637) ; to his workmen and servants and others, various sums, amounting, probably,
to fifteen hundred pounds. Mr. Keayne (1637), in his will, estimates his property at
" ;^400o or thereabouts," and adds, *' it is well known to some that I brought over with
me two or 3000 lb in good estate of my own."
The three hundred pounds given to the town of Boston were for a market-place and
a conduit, the former to contain " some convenient room or two for the courts " (which
had hitherto been held in the meeting-house), "to meet in both summer and winter
and so for the Townsmen and Commissioners in the same building, or the like, and a
convenient room for a library, and a gallery, or some other handsome room for the elders
to meet in ; also a room for an armory."
In March, 1656-7, the town selected a committee to consider the " modell of the
towne house," as suggested in his will. One hundred and four citizens gave ;^367 i is,,
and Captain Keayne (1637), by will, ;^300 towards the contemplated structure, which
was completed in 1658, and occupied the site of what is now called "The Old State
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House." Oct. 9, 1667, the Legislature ordered "the necessary full and suitable repair
of the Town and Court House in Boston, founded by the late Captain Robert Keayne.^^
This building was destroyed in the great fire in Boston, which occurred in the night of
Oct. 7, 171 1. The library contemplated in Captain Keayne's will was established, and
existed probably until 1711.^
The conduit, not proving so successful as was expected, was removed in about
twelve years. His legacy to the free school was probably applied to what is now called
the Public Latin School in Boston, one of the greatest ornaments of the city.
Captain Keayne (1637) died in his own house in Boston on the 23d of March,
1655-6.* The inventory of his estate amounted to £,2A'^1 12J. i//., and his debts and
funeral expenses were ;^274. The will was probated May 2, 1656, but the estate was
not finally settled until Jan. 29, 1683, when, both of the executors being dead, letters
of administration were granted to Colonel Nicholas Paige ^ (i^93) ^^d Anna, his wife,
granddaughter of the deceased. His widow, Ann Keayne, married, on the i6th of
October, 1660, Samuel Cole (1637).
The burial-place of Captain Robert Keayne (1637) has been patiently sought, but
it is not positively known. It is believed that for thirty years (1630-60) what is now
called "King's Chapel Burial- Ground ** was the only place of burial in the town. In
1 64s, Thomas Scotto sold to the town the present City Hall lot. It is described in the
deed as having the "Burying place toward the west." Aug. 20, 1660, the town "ordered
that the old burying place shall nott bee broken up any more withoutt leave of some two
of the select men first obtained *' ; and Nov. 5, 1660, it "ordered, that the old burying
place shall bee wholly deserted for some convenient season, and the new places appointed
for burying onely made use off." In the year 1660, two new cemeteries — the North
Burial-Ground on Copp's Hill, and the South, or Granary Burial-Ground — were laid out
for use. In King's Chapel Burial-Ground, Governor Winthrop was buried in 1649, Rev.
John Cotton in 1652, Thomas Oliver in 1658, William Paddy (1652) in 1658, Jacob
Sheaf e (1648) in 1658, all of whom were intimate friends of Captain Keajne (1637).
Therefore it seems reasonable to conclude that Captain Robert Keayne (1637) was
buried within the present limits of King's Chapel Burial-Ground.'*
^ " [1683] Aug* 2d Giuen David Edwards on
ordf vndr ye select mens hands' to receaue of Elder
John Wiswall & Doct^ Elisha Cook, 34ld. 4s. in
mony for severall things he brought from England
for ye vse of the Library, by order of Cap* Brattle,
& is in pte of a greate sume due from them, for
Capt Rob* Keynes legacie to ye vse of sd Library,
as appears fol. 47. . . .
"1694-5 March 11. At a public meeting of
freeholders and inhabitants it was voted that the
bookes of the Register of Birthes and deathes in the
Town of Boston shall be demanded by the Select
men in whose hands soever they be and that all
Bookes or Other things belonging to the Library
and all the goods or Estate belonging to the Town
be demanded and Taken care of by the Select men."
--Report of Boston Rec. Com., Vol, VIL, pp. 162
and 220.
** [1702] August 31 " the selectmen "Ordered
that Mr. John Bamerd jun. be desired to make a
Cattalogue of all the bookes belonging to the Towns
Liberary and to Lodge the Same in yc sd Liberary."
Feb. 28, 1704, it was voted in the Board meet-
ing that Mr. John Bamerd, Jr., havings "Set the
Towns Liberary in good order, he is allowed for
Sd Service two of those bookes of wch there are in
yc Sd Liberary two of a Sort." — Report of Boston
Rcc. Com., Vol. XL, pp. 26, 37.
In June, 1713, an advertisement was printed for
the purpose of having all books belonging to the
town's library " before the late fire " returned to the
town treasurer.
« "The 26th of the ist month, 1656, Capt
Robert Keyn died. He was a man of good under-
standing and learning, both in divine, civil and
military arts and knowledge. He gave to the town
a considerable suin, in his will, towards a town-
house and conduit." — Diary of John //ull {i66o),
Boston Records say he died " 23d of the is*
mo."
^ The petition of Nicholas Paige (1693) and
Anna, his wife, to administer on Capt. Robert
Keayne's estate. Jan. 29, 1683-4, is given m the New
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1877, p. 105.
* Shurtleff's Topographical and Historical Dis.
of Boston; Drake*s Hist, of Boston, pp. 99, 100.
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"Captain Robert Keayne" (1637), said the Rev. Samuel K. Lothrop, in his
bi-centennial sermon, delivered before the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in
1838, "was one of those men, rare elsewhere, but of whom New England and this city
especially, have seen many, who belonging to what is commonly called the middling
interest, occupying neither a very exalted nor a very obscure station in society, pos-
sessing neither extraordinary wealth nor extraordinary talent, have yet been eminent for
their public usefulness, for their high moral worth as men, for their faithful services as
citizens. He fostered in his day and generation the most valuable interests of the
community, and promoted, by his influence and example, the cause of sound morals,
rational piety, social progress, order and happiness. And so long as this Company
continues to exist and worth and virtue are honored by its members, so long he will be
held in grateful remembrance as an honest man, a faithful citizen, a sincere Christian/'
Robert Sedgwick (1637), the second signer of the original roll of the Company,
was a son of William and Elizabeth (Howe) Sedgwick, and was born in Wobum,
Bedfordshire, England, where he was baptized May 6, 16 13. He married, in England,
Joanna , who after his death became the second wife of Rev. Thomas Allen, of
Norwich, England, previously of Charlestown, Mass. Mr. Allen's first wife was Ann
(Sadler) Harvard, the widow of Rev. John Harvard.
Capt. Sedgwick (1637) and his wife Joanna joined the Charlestown church, Feb.
27, 1636-7, having emigrated to America in 1635. He became a freeman March 9,
1636-7, when he was appointed captain for the town, and the next month was chosen
a representative. He was repeatedly re-elected, and served in the General Court
sixteen terms. He was engaged in Charlestown in mercantile pursuits. His house
fronted on the square near where the Bunker Hill Bank now stands, and his wharves
were near the town dock. Mr. Whitman (18 10) says, that "Capt Sedgwick [1637]
had been a member of the Artillery Company in London," but his name does not
appear on the records or roll of the Honourable Artillery. He was probably connected
with " the Military Garden of London," an association for improvement in the art of
war, distinct from the company above mentioned. Johnson (1637) plainly tells us that
Capt. Sedgwick (1637) was "nursed up in London's Artillery Garden."^
He was chosen captain of the first train-band in Charlestown, which he drilled
every Friday afternoon ; he was captain of the Artillery Company of the Massachusetts
in 1640, 1645, and 1648; commander at the castle in 1 641, and of the Middlesex
regiment in 1643. On the organization of the colonial militia, in 1644, he was
appointed "Sergeant Major" or commander of the Middlesex regiment. In a
pamphlet entitled "Good News from New England," the author says: —
" Prest to oppose haters of peace, with guide
Of officers, three regiments abide
In Middlesex, seven ensigns are displayed,
There disciplined by Major Sedgwicke's aid."
Robert Sedgwick (1637). Authorities: Major chosen to order the Regiment of Essex, stout
Hist, of Middlesex Co., by D. Hamilton Hurd; New and active in all feats of war, nursed up in London's
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg, 1887, 1888, etc.; Froth- Artillery garden, and furthered with fifteen years
ingharo's Charlestown; Johnson's Wonder- Work- experience in New England exact theory: besides
ing Providence; Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies the help of a very good head piece, being a frequent
and Estates; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Whitman's Hist. instructor of the more martial troops of our artillery
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Winthrop's Hist. men," etc. — Wonder- Working Providence^ by Ed-
of New Eng., Savage's Edition. ward Johnson {\(yyj)y Ed, iZ^i']^ p, 192. "Noble
* RobCTt Sedgwick was •* the first Sergeant Captain Sedgwick." — Woburn Records,
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When, in 1645, ^ king's ship had been captured in Boston Harbor by Capt. Stagg,
who had been commissioned by Parliament, the General Court authorized and appointed
Sergt.-Major Gibbons (1637), of Boston, and Sergt.-Major Sedgwick (1637), of Charles-
town, " to keep the peace in the said towns, and not to permit any ships to fight in the
harbor, without license from authority."
Capt. Sedgwick (1637) was associated with John Winthrop, Jr., and other leading
colonists, in establishing iron- works at Lynn, in 1643, the first, it is affirmed, on the
American continent. Smelting, forging, and casting were carried on for some years,
the bog- ore furnishing the raw material; but Hubbard says that soon, "instead of
drawing out bars of iron for the country's use, there was hammered out nothing but
contention and law-suits." After a lingering existence of forty years, the fire of the
forges was finally extinguished, the buildings were razed, and heaps of scoria only
remained for vegetation, in the course of years, to convert into grassy hillocks. In
other business operations, Capt. Sedgwick (1637) subjected himself to admonition for
the same " frailty" which caused his friend, Capt. Keayne (1637), so much persecution
by church and state, " taking more than sixpence in the shilling profit " ; but he escaped
with an admonition.
In 1652, Sergt.-Major Sedgwick was promoted to the rank of "Sergeant-Major
General," or commander-in-chief. He held the office for one year, during which time
he was actively engaged in improving the discipline and drill of the colonial forces,
spending his money freely, whenever and wherever it was needed.
Gen. Sedgwick (1637), attracting the favorable attention of Oliver Cromwell,
then Lord Protector of Great Britain, was authorized, with Capt. John Leverett (1639),
afterwards Governor, to organize an expedition against New Netherlands, now New
York. Cromwell furnished them with three ships and a small body of troops, and
authorized them to increase their force by recruits in New England. When, after some
delays, they arrived at Boston, the Dutch war was already over, and, before the Massa-
chusetts contingents could be enlisted, news of the peace reached Boston. The com-
missioners then determined to make Acadia the object of their attack. " It was," says
Hutchinson, "a time of peace between the two nations, but the English had good
right to the country, and the complaints of the French in Europe could not prevail
upon Cromwell to give it up again." The Lord Protector asserted that a sum of money,
promised by France in consideration of the cession of Acadia, had never been paid.
Gen. Sedgwick's (1637) account of his collecting an expedition is so Cromwellian in
its tone that it merits republication. It is dated, "From General Sedgwick [1637]
at Charles Town, New England, this 24th September, 1654," and is as follows : —
" I know you cannot but be acquainted with our first business we were designed
unto. God did not seem to smile upon us in that business, in many of his workings
towards us. But so it fell out, even when we were ready to advance with our forces to
the southward, we had countermands as touching that business ; we, then, being in a
posture of war, and soldiers here listed in pay, attended the other part of our commis-
sion against the French, and the fourth of July set sail for Nantusket with 3 ships, one
Catch and about two hundred Land Soldiers of old England and New. Our first place
designed for was St John's Fort, there we arrived the 15 DittOy and in four days took it
in, where we found a gallant Fort, above seventy proper Soldiers, seventeen peeces of
Ordnance, besides Murtherers, Stockefowlers and other Ammunition. Having sent
away the French and settled our Garrison, we set sail for Port Riall^ and five days after
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our arrival there, took in that Fort, as also a ship of France, that lay under the Fort ; In
the Fort, we found Seamen, Soldiers and Planters, about 135 fighting men. Our force
with which we landed, and lay intrenched against the Fort was but equal in number ;
there was in the Fort twenty peeces of Ordnance, above forty barrels of powder, with
other necessaries. Our work being finished there, we set sail for Penobscout, and took
that in, where we found a small Fort, yet very strong, and a very well composed peece with
eight peece of Ordnance one Brass, three murtherers, about eighteen Barrels of powder,
and eighteen men in garrison. I am willing to hope God intends a blessing in this affair
to the English Nation, and to the Plantations in particular. It 's a brave Countrey full
of fine Rivers, Airable Pastors, full of Timber, gallant Masts, full of Mines, Coal, Marble,
Iron, Lead, and some say. Copper. Many convenient places for fishing, making of Oyl,
and good quantities of trade for Beaver and Mous-skins."
Cromwell, who had once thought of emigrating to New England, often expressed a
tender regard for the settlers there, and near the close of 1654 he undertook to carry out
a plan whereby he might mitigate their trials and hardships by providing homes for them
in a more congenial climate where there was a fertile soil. The expedition was repulsed
on the island of Hispaniola, but seized the island of Jamaica on the 17 th of May, 1655.
The troops were soon reinforced by four regiments, one of which was commanded by
Gen. Sedgwick (1637), who was immediately detailed to act in the place of Edward
Winslow, deceased, as a commissioner to govern the conquered territory. In his first
report, he said that he found things " in a sad, deplorable and dejected condition," the
soldiers being " so lazy and idle as it cannot enter into the heart of any Englishman
that such blood should run in the veins of any bom in England." As the original
commissioners were all dead. Gen. Sedgwick (1637), in conjunction with the principal
military officers, framed an instrument of civil government, constituting a Supreme
Executive Council, with himself at its head. Cromwell approved of what he did, and
promoted him to the rank of major-general, using every exertion to procure emigrants
from Scotland and Ireland for his colony. Gen. Sedgwick (1637) died on the 24th
of May, 1656, soon after he received his new appointment. His widow was living in
1667 at Stepney, near London. Their daughter, Sarah, was the second wife of Gov.
Leverett (1639). Gen. Sedgwick (1637) and wife, Joanna, had five children, of whom
William joined the Artillery Company in 1666, and Robert in 1674. The Book of
Possessions (City Document No. 39, p. 2), represents him as owning nine separate
pieces of property in Charlestown, containing about forty-eight acres. He was an active
citizen, devoted to the interests of the town, superintended the building of the first
fortifications in Charlestown, and was one of the most conspicuous persons of his time.
Joseph Weld (1637), of Roxbury, whose name stands third on the original
roll, was a merchant, and a brother of Rev. Thomas Weld of that place. He was
admitted a freeman in 1636; was a representative from Roxbury in the General Court,
1636-43; was selectman prior to 1643, ^md was the captain of the Roxbury Com-
pany, which in 1636 was included in the regiment of which John Winthrop was colonel
and Thomas Dudley lieutenant-colonel. He was chosen ensign of the Artillery Company
Joseph Weld (1637). Authorities: New Mr. Weld's (1637) ^^^ ^^e» Elizabeth, came
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg, 1853; Drake's Hist, of with him from England. She died in October, 1638,
Roxbury; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, and, April 20, 1639, he married Barbara, niece of
Ed. 1842; Savage's Gen. Diet. ; Mem. Hist, of Boston. Edward Clap, of Dorchester.
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at its organization in 1638. Whitman (1810) says, that when Capt. Weld (1637) was
in London, in 1644, "the wife of La Tour having commenced an action against Capt.
Bayley, captain of the ship, which brought her from London by a six months voyage to
Boston, and recovered ;^2ooo. damages; and the captain having also commenced an
action for his freight in, which he was unsuccessful, Bayley was persuaded or advised
to attach Captain Weld [1637], who was one of the jury who tried the case, together
with Stephen Winthrop [i 641], the Governor's son, and Recorder of the Court. This
being done, they were forced to find sureties in a bond of ;^4ooo. to answer him in
the Court of Admiralty. Bayley was finally obliged to give over this suit ; and then he
procured out of Chancery a ne exeat regnos (that they should not depart the realm)
against them ; but the cause being heard they were discharged. Captain Bayley losing
his charges and they, theirs. Weld [1637], Winthrop [1641], and Thomas Fowle
[i639]> the owner of the ship, petitioned the General Court, for indemnity, but in
vain."
The homestead of Capt. Weld (1637), containing two acres of garden and orchard,
was between the Denison estate and that of Elder Heath. As a recognition of his
valuable services in behalf of the colony, he received from the town the valuable estate
in West Roxbury known recently as the "Bussey Farm," which he bequeathed to
his son. His "services" are indicated in a vote of the General Court, Oct. i, 1645 :
" The Court thinks it meet that Mr. Peters and Mr. Weld, being sent over to negotiate
for the country, having been long absent, desire they may understand the Court's mind
that they desire their presence & speedily return."
During the four months' detention, "it being winter," of Mrs. Ann Hutchinson,
previous to her being driven into exile, for her unorthodox opinions, she was in the
custody of Capt. Weld (1637), at Roxbury.
Capt Weld (1637) died while in command of the Roxbury train-band, Oct. 7,
1646, leaving a widow, Barbara, and an estate inventoried at ;^2,028 iii^. 3//., no
inconsiderable sum in those days. He was buried in the old burying-ground on Eustis
Street. His widow became the second of four successive wives of Anthony Stoddard,
who joined the Artillery Company in 1639.
Thomas Savage (1637), tailor, of Boston, was the fourth signer of the roll of
the Artillery Company, and he would undoubtedly have been named in the charter,
had he not been involved in the movement headed by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ann
Hutchinson. For this, he, with other officers who were her adherents, were disarmed by
order of the General Court until they recanted.
Major Thomas Savage (1637), son of William, was born at Taunton, England, in
1606, and came to Boston in the " Planter," in April, 1635. He was admitted a freeman
in May, 1636. Having married Faith, the daughter of William and Ann Hutchinson,
in the following year, he was classed among the adherents of his mother-in-law, was
disarmed, and obliged to retire for a time into Rhode Island. On his return, he became
the first orderly sergeant of the Artillery Company, with which he was thenceforth
romincntly identified. He had, by his first wife, seven children, viz. : Habijah (1665),
Thomas (1665), Hannah, Ephraim (1674), Mary, Dyonisia, and Perez. His first
Thomas Savage (1637). Authorities: Savage's Gen. Diet. ; Report of Boston Rec. Com.,
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847; Bridgman's 1 634-1 660; Savage's Winthrop; Mem. Hist, of
King's Chapel Burial-Ground; Mather's Magnalia; Boston; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church.
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wife died Feb. 20, 1652, and, the 15th of the September following, he married Mary,
daughter of Rev. Zachariah Symmes, of Charlestown. By his second wife, he had
Sarah, Richard, Samuel, Samuel 2d, Zachariah, Ebenezer (1682), John (1694), Benja-
min (1682), Arthur, Elizabeth, and Elizabeth 2d. He resided at the comer of Fleet
and North streets, and his tailor's shop was at the lower end of Comhill, now Washing-
ton Street.
Major Savage (1637) represented Boston in the General Court in 1654-7, 1659-62,
1677, ^^^ 1678, or ten years; Hingham in 1663, and Andover in 167 1, presiding as
speaker in 1659, 1660, 1671, 1677, and 1678. He was an assistant in 1680 and 1681,
and held other positions in church and state. In 1669, he was one of the founders and
members of the Third Church (Old South), and subscribed liberally towards the estab-
lishing of a free school in Boston.
It was in the military affairs of the colony that Major Savage (1637) was especially
prominent In the war for the subjugation of King Philip, the chief of the Wampanoags,
he was commissioned as major of the Massachusetts forces under Major-Gen. Denison
(1660), whose instructions to Major Savage (1637) concluded as follows: "And in
case the Lord should discuall ye General so as to take him of the service, you shall
take charge and command of all according to the commission given him.'* Major
Savage (1637) had under his especial command the troops of Capt. Paige (1693) and
the foot companies of Capts. Henchman (1675), Prentice, and Moseley (1672), number-
ing in all about three hundred men. The commissary stores provided included " 2000
weight of Biskit, 40 barrels of pease in casks, 10 barrels of Pork, 10 kintalls of drye
fish, I hogshead of Rumme, 6 jars of oyle, 4 barrels of Raisins, i barrel of sugar, i hogs-
head of salt and a quarter cask of wine." Provision was also made of powder, shot,
flints, and "50 bushels of Indian com parched and beaten to make nocake," " with 300
small bags for each man to carry nokake." When the expedition reached the Wam-
panoag villages at Mount Hope, they were found deserted. King Philip and his warriors,
conscious of their inability to cope with the whites, having retreated into the Narra-
gansett country, when a peace was proclaimed. The troops returned to Boston and
were there disbanded. Major Savage (1637) resuming the care of his business.
King Philip was soon again on the war-path, and he persuaded the different tribes
to engage in hostilities under his direction, the Dutch supplying them with arms and
ammunition. The frontier settlements were broken up, and military skill and covu-age
could avail but little against the tactics of a skulking foe. In the spring of 1675-6,
Major Savage (1637) was again commissioned as commander of the Massachusetts
troops, his instructions closing with these words, " Thus committing you to God desiring
his presence with & protection over you, wee Remaine." That year King Philip was
killed in the famous " Swamp Fight," and it was estimated that during the summer
upwards of two thousand Indians were killed or taken prisoners. The colonists, during the
same time, lost twelve captains and more than six hundred men ; twelve towns were
entirely ruined, and six hundred houses were burned, nearly a tenth part of all in New
England.
Major Savage (1637), during the remainder of his long and useful life, was a promi-
nent member of the Artillery Company, in which he did duty for forty-five years, and he
lived to see it increase and flourish beyond the most sanguine expectations, when he
aided in its first establishment. He was junior or second sergeant in 1639 > senior or
first sergeant in 1640; lieutenant in 1641 and 1645, and was captain in 165 1, 1659,
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1668, 1675, and 1680, occupying that office the last time after he was seventy-three
years of age. Nor was this all. " Five [six] of Major Savage's sons," says Whitman,
" were members, and their posterity have many of them not only followed the military
example of their ancestor, but have succeeded to his military honors. The same badge
of commander, 'a leading staff' or *pike,' which was five times graced by the hand of
Major Savage [1637], has been transferred by the Chief Magistrate of the Colony, or
Province, to a son once, to a grandson once, to another grandson three times and to a
great grandson once, in addition to the * half pike ' he twice bore as Lieutenant, which
each " of the above-mentioned descendants " bore before he was elected as commander.
Although the standard was not entrusted to his care as * Ensign ' yet several of his
descendants have had charge of it."
Major Savage (1637) died Feb. 15, 1681-2,^ aged seventy-five years, and was
interred in the burial-ground now adjacent to King's Chapel. His will, dated June 28,
1675, "^^^ ^^y ^^ marched to the war," and proved Feb. 23, 1681-2, appointed John
Hull (1660) and Isaac Addington (1652) ** overseers," and his sons, Thomas (1665),
Ephraim (1674), and Ebenezer (1682), executors. The inventory of his estate, includ-
ing several parcels of land, amounted to ;^3,447 Ss. 7/^., and his debts to ^644 Ss. 6d.
Included in the inventory was a "Scotch Boy," valued at ^^14.
An elegy was published " On the sudden and much Lamented Death and Expiration
of that Worthy, Grave, Pious, and Every way accomplished Hero, Major Thomas Savage
Esq'r."
Snow, in his History of Boston, p. 143, describes a colonial mansion, which Mr.
Whitman quotes as describing Mr. Savage's home : —
" * We find in the principal houses a great hall, ornamented with pictures and a great
lantern, a velvet cushion in the window-seat, which looks into the garden. On either
side is a great parlor or study. These are furnished with great looking-glasses, Turkey-
carpets, window-curtains and valance, pictures and a map, a brass clock, red leather-back
chairs, and a great pair of andirons. The chambers are well supplied with feather beds,
warming-pans, and every other article that would now be thought necessary for comfort
or display. The pantry is well filled with substantial fare and dainties, prunes, mar-
malade, and Madeira wine. Silver tankards, wine cups, and other articles of plate, are not
uncommon ; the kitchen is completely stocked with pewter, copper and iron utensils.' "
Daniel Howe (1637), of Lynn, was the fifth signer of the roll of the Artillery
Company. His name is spelled "Haugh" on some of the Company's old records,
but he had been commissioned as Daniel Howe, in 1630, as lieutenant of a train-
band at Lynn, commanded by Richard Wright, which had two iron cannon called
"sakers"; and he appears as Daniel Howe (1637), "owner of sixty acres of upland
and meadow," in the Lynn Book of Possessions. He, as Daniel Howe (1637), also
held several town offices. He was admitted a freeman in 1634, and was a representa-
tive from Lynn to the General Court in 1636 and 1637. In April, 1636, he was com-
missioned by Gov. Vane as lieutenant commander of " the trained band in Sagus," as
Daniel Howe (1637). Authorities: Lewis's ground says — *Died February 15, 1681-2.*" —
Hist, of Lynn; 25bth Anniversary of the Settle- WhitmarCs Hist^p, i%,
ment of Lynn; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. " 1681. Feb. 15. Major Thomas Savage one
Company. of ye lay-magistrates dyed aged 76. He died Sud-
" Major Savage's gravestone in the chapel denly. — Bradstreefs JournaL
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that part of Lynn where he resided was then called. May 17, 1637, he was transferred
to be second in command of the " Castle at the island," and in November following was
" enjoyned to traine the Company at Linn."
He was probably a husbandman, yet he ploughed the deep, for he was the
master of a vessel which in 1640 conveyed a colony of forty families, who found them-
selves "straightened" in Lynn, to Scout's Bay, on the western part of Long Island,
where they purchased land of Mr. James Forrett, agent of Lord Stirling, and agreed
with the Indians for their right to ownership. On receiving information of this, the
Dutch laid claim to that part of the island, on account of a previous purchase from
the Indians, and they sent men to take possession by setting up the arms of the
Prince of Orange, on a tree. The emigrants from Lynn, disregarding the claims of
the Dutch, cut down the trees and began to build. Lieut. Howe (1637) took down
the Prince's arms, and instead thereof an Indian drew a very "unhandsome" face.
This conduct highly incensed the Dutch Governor, William Kieft, whom Mr. Irving
in one of his humorous works has characterized by the appellation of "William the
Testy," but whom Mr. Hubbard calls "a discreet man." On the 13th of May, the
Governor sent Cornelius Van Ten Hoven, the secretary, the under-sheriff, a sergeant,
and twenty-five soldiers, to break up the settlement. On arrival, they found eight men
(with a woman and an infant), who had erected one cottage and were engaged in
building another. Six of the men were brought before the Governor. They were exam-
ined imder oath, then put into prison, where they remained until an answer was
received to the letter written in Latin, which the Dutch Governor sent to the Governor
of Massachusetts. To this Mr. Winthrop replied, in the same language, that he would
neither maintain the Lynn people in an unjust action nor suffer them to be injured.
On the reception of this reply, the Dutch Governor liberated the men, after they had
signed an agreement to leave the place. They accordingly removed more than eighty
miles, to the eastern part of the island, where they purchased land of the Indians, and
planted a town, which, in remembrance of the place in England from which they
originally sailed, they called Southampton. Lieut. Howe (1637) subsequently moved
to New Haven, Conn., where he died.
Lieut. Howe (1637) was elected to the office of lieutenant of the Company in 1638.
Savage's edition of Winthrop gives a copy of Lieut. Howe's commission as lieutenant of
the Lynn train-band. It is probably a sample of commissions issued in those days, and
is as follows : —
"1636, 1 6th 4th mo.
" To Lieutenant Howe, of Sagus, and to the military officers and company there :
" Whereas we have formerly given you command of the trained band in Sagus, we
do hereby require you to see them duly exercised according to the orders of the court,
and we do also require you, the military company there, that you diligently attend with
your complete arms, at such times and places as your said Lieutenant shall appoint, and
that all you, the officers and soldiers of the said company, be obedient to all such
commands as by authority of this place or order from us you shall receive from him, so
you may be well trained and fitted for such future service as you may be called unto ;
hereof not to fail.
"Henry Vane, Governor,
" Jo. WiNTHROl*, Deputy:'
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Thomas Huokens, or Huokins (1637), the sixth signer of the roll of the Artillery
Company, had lived in or near Boston, but settled early at Barnstable. Thomas
Hutchins is mentioned by Hutchinson as being one of the assistants elected in England
on the 13th of May, 1628. Probably he came to America soon after. He was ensign of
the Artillery Company in 1639. Having moved to Barnstable, he married, in 1642, Mary
Wells, by whom he had several children, and among them was Mary, who married Samuel
Storrs, the progenitor of the Storrs family in America.* Mary (Wells) Huckens died
July 28, 1648, and Nov. 3 following, Mr. Huckens (1637) married Rose, widow of Hugh
Hillier, of Yarmouth. The late Rutherford B. Hayes, of Ohio, Ex-President of the
United States of America, was a descendant of Ensign Thomas Huckens (1637).
Ensign Huckens (1637) was a member of the board of selectmen, in Barnstable,
eight years ; represented that town in the Colonial Court eight years ; a grand juryman
in 1655 ; was licensed to retail wine and strong water, March i, 1653, and was licensed
as an innkeeper, June i, 1663. He was appointed collector of the excise duty, June 5,
1667, and collector of ministers' rates, June 7, 1670. He was elected a member of the
Council of War in Plymouth Colony, June 5, 167 1 ; was auditor of colony accounts in
1669, 1670, and 1672; and in the expedition against the Indian Fort, in what is now
Kingston, R. I., in December, 1675, ^^ ^^is commissary of the Plymouth Colony forces.
He was one of the number who went to England, and under the command of Col.
William Rainsburrow (1639) fought in the army and cause of Parliament. More fortu-
nate than some of his comrades, he returned to America.
He perished at sea, with his son Joseph, Nov. 29, 1679.
John Oliver (1637), the seventh signer of the original roll of the Artillery Com-
pany, son of Elder Thomas Oliver, came in the "William and Francis," March 9, 1632,
from London, and arrived at Boston, June 5 next following, being then sixteen years
J , LJjr^. . of age. Thomas Oliver and family came from Diijlul, England. The Elder died June i
1658, "being ninety years old."
John Oliver (1637) united with the First Church in Boston in 1633, and became a
freeman May 14, 1634. His father settled in Boston on what is now Washington Street,
opposite the head of Water Street. That was John Oliver's first home in Boston. He
married Elizabeth, daughter of John Newgate, of Boston, by whom he had five children,
only two of whom grew up. One of these, John, joined the Artillery Company in 1680.
Four sons of Elder Thomas Oliver were members of this Company ; John joined it in
1637 ; James, in 1640; Peter, in 1643, ^^^ Samuel, in 1648.
John Oliver (1637) was a member of the General Court in 1637 and 1638, — a
colleague of Capt. Keayne (1637), and consequently a member when the charter of
the Company was granted. He was junior sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1638,
and senior sergeant in 1639. His business was probably that of surveyor, as in his will
he refers to his "geometrical instruments. In 1641, "the 26th of the 5 moneth," "Our
Thomas Huckens (1637). AuTHORrriES: For his will, made 25(6) 1641, proved 11(7)
Plymouth Colony Records; Savage's Winthrop; i647,seeNewEng.Hist. andGen. Reg.,i849,p. 266.
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1848; Notes of There was another John Oliver, either a brother
Barnstable Families, Vol. II., Barnstable, 1890. or a nephew of Elder Thomas, in Boston, afterward
John Oliver (1637). Authorities: Savage's of Newbury. It is difficult to discriminate between
Gen. Diet; Savage's Winthrop; New Eng. Hist. them. In the Appleton Memorial, the will of John
and Gen. Reg., 1849, 1858, and 1865; Boston Rec. (1637) is assumed to be that of John Oliver, of
Com., 1634-1660; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Newbury. The latter died in Newbury in 1642.
Company, Ed. 1842. ^ Genealogy of Storrs Family.
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brother John Oliver is chosen Treasurer for the Towne, and to keep the Towne's
booke." He served as a selectman of Boston from 31st of 3d mo., 1641, to 26th of loth
mo., 1645. He determined to enter the ministry, and graduated at Harvard College
in 1645.
Early in 1640, "a motion was made by such as have farms at Rumney Marsh, that
our Brother Oliver may be sent to instruct their servants, and to be a help to them
because they cannot many times come hither, nor sometimes to Lynn, and sometimes
no where at all." — Kane's MSS,, quoted Savage's Winthropy Vol. I.^p, 395.
He instructed the settlers at Rumney Marsh but two years, for he died April 12,
1646. Hull (1660) wrote of him, "Died, April 12, 1646, Mr. John Oliver, one of chosen
parts, endued with a variety of able gifts for the generation ; but God took him away
in his youth, to the saddening of very many godl}' hearts and threatening of the rising
generation."
A malignant fever prevailed among the colonists in the spring of 1646. " It swept
away some precious ones amongst us, especially one Mr. John Oliver, a gracious young
man, not full thirty years of age, an expert soldier, an excellent surveyor of land, and one
who, for the sweetness of his disposition and usefulness through a public spirit, was
generally beloved and greatly lamented."
Elizabeth (Newgate) Oliver married, March 14, 1648-9, Edward Jackson, of Cam-
bridge. She died Sept. 30, 1709, aged ninety- two years.
Joshua Hewes (1637), or Hughes, the eighth signer of the roll of the Artillery
Company, came to America, the church records say, "a single man," about September,
1633, probably in the ship "Griffin." He settled in Roxbury on his arrival, and was
admitted a freeman March 4, 1633-4. He married (i) Oct. 8, 1634, Mary Goldstone,
of Watertown, who died Aug. 23, 1655 ; and (2) Feb. 11, 1657, Alice, widow of John
Crabtree, of Boston. He was granted two hundred and eighty-eight acres in Roxbury,
and in December, 1644, liberty was "graunted to Jasper Rawlines to make use of a
rood of upland for the making of Bric)ces at the Easterne end of Sargeant Hues (1637),
his Come field neere Rocksbury gate." — Boston Records^ 1634 60. The "gate" was
at the old boundary between Roxbury and Boston.
Joshua Hewes (1637) was the original owner of the estate opposite Vernon Street,
where the famous Greyhound tavern stood. He was a merchant of activity and wealth,
and "held many responsible trusts both public and private." In 1 641, he represented
Roxbury in the General Court; was lieutenant of the Roxbury train-band; was sent
with two others in March, 1648, to inquire about the complaints against Gorton's Com-
pany at Warwick, over which Massachusetts wished to have jurisdiction, and he was
engaged in the settlement of Wickford, whither he removed in 1662. He returned to
Boston in May of the year next following, and died Jan. 25, 1675-6, aged sixty-six
years. He was senior sergeant and assistant clerk in the Artillery Company in 1638 ;
first sergeant in 1653, and ensign in 1654.
Joshua Hewes (1637). Authorities: Drake's being the daughter of Gouldstone came the
Hist, of Roxbury; Savage*s Gen. Diet.; Report next summer & aboade at Watertowne, where she
of Boston Rec. Com., 1634-1660; Whitman's Hist. was adjoyned to the church: & in the S^h month
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. 1634 he married her, and she was then recom-
" Joshua Hues came into the Land a single mended to our church. . ." — I^ev. John Eliot^ in
man; about the 7th month of the year 1633, & joyned Roxbury Church Records^ printed in Vol. F/.,
to the church about halfe a yeare after, his wife Reports of Boston Rec, Com,
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Mr. Drake, in his History of Roxbury, p. 162, says, "Quite recently an old grave-
stone was dug up by workmen excavating for the post-ofl&ce extension in Post-Office
Square, upon which was this inscription : * Here lyeth y® Body of Joshua Hewes aged 66
years. Departed this Life y* 25 bay of January 1675.'"
Samuel Cole (1637), the ninth signer of the roll of the Artillery Company,
immigrated to New England with Winthrop in 1630, and was made a freeman in
October of that year. In March, 1633-4, he opened the first "ordinary," or inn, in
Boston, on the west side of what is now Merchants Row, midway between State Street
and Faneuil Hall. Miantonomah, the Indian chief, was entertained there by Gov.
Vane in 1636, and among the guests of the following year was Lord Ley, Earl of
Marlborough, who declined the proffered hospitality of Gov. Winthrop, saying, "that
he came not to be troublesome to any, and the house where he was, was so well
governed that he could be as private there as elsewhere." Longfellow, in his John
Endicott, 4nakes Samuel Cole (1637) say: —
" But the Three Mariners is an orderly house
Most orderly, quiet and respectable.
And have I not
King Charles' Twelve Golden Rules, all framed and glazed,
Hanging in my best parlor ?^*.^.- *-* «
"Samuell Cole and his J.wi^^ Anne. ,((&ad' since) " are recorded Aug. 27, 1630, as
members of the First Churchlfri fibston. He was a^ selectman of Boston from 1653 to
1657 inclusive. "13 of 10" ^652, **Mjr,^Saj9^Col^" with two others, "wear Chosen
for to receive the severall ^m§L. of rnoar^ ^t^^f^jiL. iny in this Towne will underwrit
towards the mayntinance of d>e -prudent and fellowes or pore Scollers of Hervert
Colledge." 1
He brought a wife, Anne, from England, but she soon died. How many children
they had is uncertain. His second wife was widow Margaret Green. In a deed made
by Samuel Cole, Oct. 26, 1653, there is no wife's signature, but in another, dated Dec.
25, 1658, his wife, Margaret Cole, makes her mark, "M." (Lis second wife having died,
he married, Oct. 16, 1660, Ann, the widow of Capt. Robert Keayne (1637). His will,
dated Dec. 21, 1666, was proved Feb. 13, 1667.
He was a special assessor in 1 634, was one of those disarmed by order of the Gen-
eral Court in November, 1637, and must have been one of those who recanted. He
was also one of the " richer inhabitants " who contributed to the maintenance of a free
schoolmaster, Aug. 12, 1636.
In the list of freemen, he has the prefix " Mr." ; we may therefore infer he was a
highly respectable man. He is the first member of the Company who appears without
a military title prefixed.
Samuel Cole (1637). Authorities: Report mon eniettAinmenV — IVinlArop's I/is/or}f 0/ Nrw
of Boston Rec. Com., 1634- 1660; New Eng. England, Vol, /., p, 125.
Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1 861 (will); Whitman's In May, 1638, Samuel Cole (1637) and Robert
Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; h^av- Long '(1639) were fined by the General Court " 20s
age's Gen. Diet; Drake's Landmarks of Bos- each for selling beer at 2<1 a quart.*' — Colony Rec,
ton. * Second Report of Boston Rec Com.,
** Samuel Cole set up the first house for com- p. 113.
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Israel Stoughton (1637), the tenth signer of the original roll, was one of the first
English emigrants who settled the town of Dorchester, where he was admitted a freeman
in 1633. He was one of the representatives from Dorchester to the General Court in
1634 and 1636, and was an assistant from 1637 to 1644 inclusive, serving as the latter
when the charter of the Artillery Company was granted. He was the first captain
of the Dorchester train-band in 1636, and in 1637 was selected by lot as the leader of an
expedition sent by Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, against the Pequot
Indians. Before his arrival, Capts. Mason and Underbill (1637) had carried one of
the Pequot strongholds by storm, slaughtering nearly all the inmates. The survivors were
sent into the West Indies to be sold into slavery, or experienced a similar fate in Boston.
He resigned his office of captain May 13, 1640, and in October of the following year
was chosen sergeant-major of Col. Winthrop's regiment. He resigned this place Oct.
17, 1643.
Edward Everett said, in his oration in Dorchester, July 4, 1855, that Col. Israel
Stoughton (1637) was " a citizen of energy and public spirit. Unlike modem legislators,
who, without distinction of party, are accused of looking out for the loaves and fishes for
themselves, worthy Col. Stoughton provided them for others. He built the first tide-
mill for grinding com, and established the first weir for taking fish in the colony." Israel
Stoughton (1637) had liberty granted "to build a mill, wear and bridge over Naponsett
River and is to sell alewives he takes there at five shillings the thousand." — CoL Rec,^
/., 114.
He was elected captain of the Artillery Company in 1642, and in 1644 he went to
England, ostensibly " about his private occasions," but he was commissioned soon after
his arrival as lieutenant-colonel in Rainsburrow's Parliamentary regiment. He died at
Lincoln, in England, in 1645, having made a will in London, July 17, 1644, which was
proved in Boston in 1646, by which he gave three hundred acres of land to Harvard
College.
" Col. Stoughton was among the leading and influential men in the early period of
the colony. He gave great offence to the Court, in 1634, by the publication of a
book wherein he affirmed the power of the Governor to be but ministerial, and other-
wise opposed and slighted the power of the magistrates. He was called to account
for the offence, and although he had the modesty to confess his fault, and desired that
the book might be bumed, he was disabled for three years from bearing any public
office." — Farmer, His disability was overlooked or removed, for in December, 1636, he
was again deputy, and was chosen assistant the following spring. In his will, he names
his sons: Israel (1645), ^^ eldest; William (Har. Coll., 1650), who presided as chief
justice at the trials of the witches, and John. There were several daughters — names
not mentioned.
John Underhill (1637), the eleventh signer of the original roll of the Artillery
Company, was an Englishman who had seen service in the Netherlands and had been
brought over by Winthrop, in 1630, "to train the people in mihtary discipline." He
Israel Stoughton (1637). AuTHORmES: A letter of Col. Stoughton's (1637), in regard
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853-1878; Mather^s to the Pequot difficulty, is given in Winthrop's His-
Magnalia, Vol. II.; Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng., tory, Sav^e's Ed., Vol. I., pp. 479-481, written at
Vol. I.; Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Pequid " 2d day of the 6^^ week of our warfare,"
Soc; Whitman's Hist A, and H. A. Company. probably Aug. 14, 1637.
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was a member of the First Church in Boston, and was admitted a freeman May i8,
1631. His wife Helena joined the church Dec. 15, 1633. He was one of the select-
men of Boston in 1634, and the same year a member of the General Court. In 1636
he organized the Boston train-band, which he exercised every Tuesday afternoon, on the
Common or in connection with the Roxbury train-band, on a training-field which was
the eastern portion of the triangle bounded by what are now Washington, Eustis, and
Dudley streets. Capt. Underbill never held any office in the Artillery Company, prob-
ably because he was principally engaged in Indian wars or on account of his religious
and irreligious troubles. He was a typical trooper, fond oif^ a glass of spirits, a pipe of
tobacco, and the society of the gentler sex, and although he was a member of the First
Church, he was a sad reprobate, only tolerated because of his military experience.
Capt. Underbill (1637) was one of the sympathizers with the doctrine of Mrs.
Hutchinson, and, being banished from Boston, he took refuge in Dover, N, H. There
he obtained the appointment of Governor.^ He soon became involved in a religious
controversy and returned to Boston, where, while making a confession of his manifold
sins, he was made " to sit on the stool of repentance in the church, with a white cap
on his head." This scene of humiliation occurred on the 3d of August, 1640, when,
we are told, " he came again to Boston, and on a lecture day, after the sermon, in
presence of the congregation, standing upon a form, in his worst clothes, without a
band, a foul linen cap pulled close to his eyes," he, who was so fond of " bravery of
apparel," with deep sighs and abundance of tears, laid open his wicked course, his
adultery, his hypocrisy, his persecution of God's people, and especially "his pride
and contempt of the magistrates." He justified all the punishments imposed upon
him, and dwelt with great pathos on the terrors of excommunication; how
he had lost all his pretended assurance, being delivered over to the buffetings of
Satan, and the horrors of despair. " He spoke well," says Winthrop, an eye-witness of
the scene, "save that his blubberings interrupted him, and all along discovered a
broken and contrite heart." ^
Capt. Underbill (1637), after his restoration to church communion and the
removal of the penalty of bariishment, removed to Stamford, Conn., where he was
appointed an assistant justice, and was a delegate from that town to the General Court
which met at New Haven in 1643.
On the breaking out of the war between the Indians and the New Netherlands,
Capt. Underbill (1637), whose former residence in Holland had made him familiar with
the Dutch language, was appointed to command a military force, which distinguished
itself by its bravery and by its barbarities, reviving at Greenwich, in February, 1644,
the horrors of the Pequot massacre.
Capt. Underbill (1637) next removed to Flushing, on Long Island, where, in
1653, he had some agency in detecting and exposing the intrigues of the Dutch
John Underbill ^1637). Authorities: Sav- ' In 1638, Capt. Underbill (1637) succeeded
age*s Edition of Winmrop's Hist, of New Eng. ; Burdett as " governor " at Dover, who in turn was
Savage's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. succeeded by Thomas Roberts, the emigrant, of
Reg., 1892; Mem. Hist, of Boston; "Whitman's Dover, the ancestor of the Roberts family in New
Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Wood England.
Sketch of Long Island. *The particulars of Capt. Underbill's offences,
He wrote a " Short Story *' of his services in the trial, etc., are given in Winthrop's History; in
Pequot War, entitled ** News from America," which Farmer's Belknap, p. 23, et seq,y and a long extract
was printed in London in 1638 and reprinted in therefrom is given in Whitman's Hist. A. and H.
3 Mass. Hist. Coll. VI. A. Company, Ed. 1842, p. 47, et seq.
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treasurer. In 1665, he was a delegate from the town of Oyster Bay to the Assembly,
holden at Hampstead by Gov. NichoUs, who appointed Underbill (1637) under-
sheriff of the North Riding of Yorkshire, or Queen's County. "In 1667, Matinenoc
Indians gave him one hundred and fifty acres of land, which have remained in the
family ever since and are now in possession of one of his descendants that bears his
name." Capt Underbill is supposed to have died at Oyster Bay, in the year 1672.
Nathaniel Tupner (1637), the twelfth signer of the original muster-roll of the
Artillery Company, lived on Nahant Street, Lynn, and owned the whole of the Sagamore
Hill. He applied to be admitted a freeman, Oct. 19, 1630, but did not take the oath
until July 3, 1632. He was a representative from Lynn in the first seven sessions of
the General Court; was a member of the first County Court at Salem, in 1636, and was
appointed, in 1633, captain of the Saugus train-band, which he commanded during the
Pequot War in 1636-7. His house took fire from a defective oven-flue, on the night of
Jan. 10, 1636, and, with its contents, was destroyed.^
In 1638, Capt. Turner (1637) sold his land on Sagamore Hill to Mr. Edward
Holyoke, and removed, with other Massachusetts Bay families, to Quinnipiac, in Con-
necticut, where the settlement of New Haven was founded. He was one of the seven
members who organized the first church there, and he was appointed in 1639, ^^
connection with Rev. Mr. Davenport and four others, to "have the disposing of all house
lotts, yet undisposed of about this towne, to such persons as they shall judge meete for
the good of the plantation ; and that none come to dwell as planters here without their
consent and allowance, whether they come in by purchase or otherwise."
In 1640, Capt. Turner (1637), as agent for New Haven, made a large purchase of
land on both sides of the Delaware River, sufficient for a number of plantations. The
purchase was made chiefly with a view to trade, though the establishment of Puritan
churches was also an end much desired. Trading houses were erected, and nearly fifty
families were sent out. In all fundamental matters, the Delaware colonies were to be
under the jurisdiction of New Haven. In the same year, he made the purchase for the
town, from the Indian Sagamore, Ponus, of the tract of land which is now the town of
Stamford. He gave for the whole, " twelve coats, twelve hoes, twelve hatchets, twelve
knives, two kettles and four fathom of white wampum." In a sale to the people of
Wethersfield, a short time after, the tract was valued at thirty pounds sterling.
Neither the land speculations at New Haven nor the trade upon the Delaware were
successful, and the Dutch at New Netherlands menaced the Connecticut colony.
Hoping to retrieve their fortunes by foreign trade, the colonists sent to Rhode Island,
and had a ship built, which, when completed, they freighted and placed under the
command of Capt. Lamberton. Capt. Turner (1637), with five other citizens, sailed
for England in this vessel in January, 1647, and she was never heard of afterward.
Gov. Winthrop informed us that, in June, 1648, the apparition of a ship was seen under
full sail moving up the harbor of New Haven, a little before sunset, on a pleasant
Nathaniel Turner (1637). AuTHORrriES: «ii mo. 10, 1636, "Capt Turner's house in
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, 1885, P* 777 J Sagus took fire by an oven about midnight and
Savage's Gen. Diet ; Savage's Winthrop; Lewis's was burned down, with aU that was in it, save the
Hist of Lynn; 250th Anniversary of the Settlement persons." — Savage^ s Winthrop^ Vol, /., /. 254.
of Lynn; Whitman's Hist A. and H. A. Company,
Ed. 1842.
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afternoon, and, as it approached the shore, it slowly vanished. This was thought to
have a reference to the fate of Capt. Lamberton's ship. The following epitaph was
written in memory of Capt. Turner (1637) : —
« Deep in Atlantic cave his body sleeps,
While the dark sea its ceaseless motion keeps,
While phantom ships are wrecked along the shore.
To warn his friends that he will come no more !
But He, who governs all with impulse free.
Can bring from Bashan and the deepest sea,
And when He caUs our Turner must return.
Though now his ashes fill no sacred urn."
William Jennison (1637), of Watertown, was the thirteenth signer of the original
roll of the Artillery Company. He had been a resident of Bermuda. He was admitted
a freeman May 18, 1631, and was one of the first planters who located under Sir
Richard Saltonstall at Watertown, a frontier settlement, whose train-band was placed
by the General Court under the command of Capt. Patrick, who had served in the
Netherlands in the Prince of Orange's guard, and received a salary for drilling the
company weekly. The captain, not being able to accommodate himself to the strict
manners of the Puritan school, soon removed from its strict discipline to Greenwich,
Conn., where he had an altercation with a Dutchman, who drew a pistol and shot the
captain dead on the spot. William Jennison (1637) was, in 1631, appointed ensign in
Capt. Patrick's company, and on the return of the former from an expedition against
the Pequot Indians, in 1636, to avenge the murder of a settler named Oldham, he was
appointed captain.^ He was selectman, 1635 to 1642, and 1644; representative to the
General Court, 1634 to 1642, and 1645, ^"^ therefore was a deputy, a colleague of
Capt. Keayne (1637) when the charter of the Artillery Company was granted. He was
dismissed from the General Court, Oct. 2, 1645, "being to goe for Virginia."
Capt. Jennison (1637) was probably at heart loyal to the King, during the Civil
War. At the meeting of the court, held in July, 1644, "Capt Jenyson, Captain
of the military company in Watertown, an able man, who had been there from the
first settling of that town, having a year before, (being then a Deputy) in private
conference, questioned the lawfulness of the Parliament's proceeding in England, was
sent for by the Deputies, and examined about it, and afterward before the magistrates.
He ingenuously confessed his scruple, but took offence, that being a church member,
and in public office, he should be openly produced merely for matter of judgment, not
having been first dealt with in private, either in a church way or by some of the
magistrates, which seemed to some of the Court to have been a failing. The Court was
unwilling to turn him out of place, having been a very useful man, &c., yet not seeing
William Jennison (1637). AuTHORrnES: murdered him in a most barbarous manner.' In
Savage*s Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.; August following, ninety men were sent oiT tu find
Savage's Gen. Diet; Bond's Watertown; Hist. A. and punish the savages. One of the commanders
and H. A. Company, by Whitman. was William Jennison. He acquired glory enough
"Oct. 17, 1633, Ensign Jennison went as pilot from that campaign to be made a captain, the next
in the 'Thunder' to Bermuda, and returned June month of March." — HisL of Middlesex Co., by D,
I, 1634."— 5i7W^*J Winthrop. Hamilton IJurd, Vol. III., p. 380.
* John Oldham, of Watertown, "• became a dis- In the testimony concerning the will of John
tinguished trader among the Indians, and in 1636 Loveran, the justice's name is spelled both ways —
was sent to traffic with them at Block Island. The William Jennings and William Jennison. — See
Indians got possession of Oldham's vessel, and N. E, Hist, and Gen, Reg,, 1S49, /. 79.
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how he might be trusted, being of that judgment, yet professing that he was assured that
those of the Parhament side were the more godly and honest part of the kingdom, and
that though, if he were in England, he should be doubtful whether he might take their
part against their prince, yet, if the King or any party from him should attempt any
thing against this Commonwealth, he should make no scruple to spend estate and life
and all in our defence against them ; he was dismissed to further consideration ; and
the Court being broken up, he came soon after to some of the magistrates, and told
them that this questioning in the Court had occasioned him to search further into the
point, and he was now satisfied that the Parliament's cause was good, and if hfe were in
England he would assist in defence of it."
In 1645, Capt. Jennison (1637) sold his fifty-acre homestead, in Watertown, on the
north side of Mount Auburn Street, between Common and School streets, to Rev. John
Knowles, and in 165 1 returned to England. Robert Jennison, brother of William (1637),
acting as attorney for the latter, conveyed, in 1657, " estate of William Jennison," of
Colchester, Ess^x Co., England.
Richard Morris (1637), of Roxbury, whose name was the fourteenth on the original
roll of the Artillery Company, is supposed to have been baptized in Waltham Holy
Cross Abbey in England, on the 8th of December, 1595, and to have served in the
English army in the Low Countries. He came over in the company of Gov. Winthrop,
and took the oath of a freeman May 18, 1631. "Richard Maurice [1637] and his wife
Leonora" were recorded as members of the First Church, Aug. 27, 1630. He was
representative from Roxbury to the General Court in 1634 and 1635. Richard Morris
(1637) was appointed ensign in the Boston train-band, commanded by Capt. Underbill
(1637), March 4, 1632. Winthrop states that, in November of the same year, Morris,
"taking some distaste to his office, requested the magistrates that he might be dis-
charged of it, and so was, whereby he gave offence to the congregation of Boston, so as,
being questioned and convinced of sin in forsaking his calling, he did acknowledge his
fault, and, at the request of the people, was by the magistrates chosen Lieutenant to the
same Company, for he was a very stout man and an experienced soldier."
In March, 1635, he became lieutenant-commander of the fort which had been
erected on Castle Island, for the seaward defence of Boston, succeeding Capts.
Nicolas Simpkins (1650) and Edward Gibbons (1638). It was agreed, however, that he
should " receive ten pounds a year from Roxbury as long as he lay at the Castle and
did service to the town of Roxbury " ; he therefore continued to drill the train-band of
that town.
About two months after Lieut. Morris (1637) took command of the Castle, an
incident occurred which troubled the Massachusetts authorities as much as the cutting
of the cross from the King's colors by Endicott. "The ship *St. Patrick,'" writes Mr.
J. F. Morris, of Hartford, Conn., a descendant of Lieut. Morris, " came into Boston
harbor, flying the King's colors. Lieut. Morris, who presumably reasoned that if it
was unlawful to use the cross in ensigns on land, it could not be la^^fful on the water,
brought the * St. Patrick ' to, and made her strike her colors. Capt. Palmer, her master,
complained to the authorities of the act of the commander of the Castle as a flagrant
Richard Morris (1637). Authorffies: Sav- Whitman's Hist. A. and A. Company, Ed. 1842 j
age's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng. ; Record^ of Rhode Island.
Drake's Hist of Roxbury; Savage's Gen. Diet;
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insult to his flag and country. The * St Patrick ' belonged to Sir Thomas Wentworth,
Earl of Strafford, Lord Deputy of Ireland, once an advocate of the liberal cause, but
which he had deserted, becoming a companion of Archbishop Laud and a strong
supporter of the absolutism of King Charles. Arbitrary and despotic as he was known
to be, policy dictated the necessity of avoiding the enmity of one so high in influence
with the King, and the complying with any demand which Capt. Palmer might make
as amends for the alleged insult to his flag and country. Lieut. Morris [1637] was
summoned before the magistrates, and in the presence of Capt. Palmer was told that
he had no authority to do as he had done (as the fort showed no flag), and was
ordered to make such atonement as Capt. Palmer should demand. The captain was
lenient, and only required of the lieutenant an acknowledgment of the error on his
ship, * that so all the ship's company might receive satisfaction, and lest Lord Deputy
Wentworth should be informed that we had offered discourtesy to his ship which we
had never offered to any before.' Lieut. Morris [1637] submitted to this demand and
all parties became quieted.
" In about a fortnight after this event, the ship * Hector,' Capt. Feme, arrived in
Boston. Some Boston people went on board. The mate of the ship, one Miller,
who probably had heard of the event just related, not seeing the King's colors
hoisted at the fort, denounced all the people as rebels and traitors. Henry Vane had
just been elected governor. He sent for the captain of the ship and informed him of
the matter. The captain promised to deliver the mate to the authorities. The
marshal and four sergeants were sent to the ship for him, but the captain not being
on board the crew would not deliver him up. The captain himself then went and
brought the mate to the Court, where his language was proved by two witnesses, and
he was committed. The matter so excited the crew of the ship that the captain, in
order to pacify them, requested the release of the mate and promised to bring him
before the Court again. The next day his request was granted and at the appointed
time the mate was produced in court Then in the presence of the captains of all the
ships in the harbor, the mate acknowledged his offence and signed a paper to that
effect, and was discharged. These occinrences troubled the authorities lest reports
should be carried to England that they had rebelled, and that the contempt shown to
the King's colors was positive proof of the charge. In order to counteract such
representations, Gov. Vane called together the fifteen captains and asked them to
frankly state their feelings and opinions in regard to the matter, and if they were
offended, to state what satisfaction they required. They answered that if, on their return
to England they should be enquired of as to what colors they saw here, they should
state the facts, and that they should like to see the King's colors flying at the fort
"Gov. Vane was scarcely twenty-three years of age when he arrived in this
country. He early became popular, and before he had been a year in the Colony was
chosen governor. His father at this time was comptroller of the King's household and
possessed power and influence. At the time of his election there were fifteen large
English ships in Boston Harbor, which joined in the congratulations of the people by
firing salutes. New regulations for the shipping were necessary, and the governor had
been conferred with as to their necessity and the way to bring them about. The gov-
ernor, though young in years, was old in the art of diplomacy. He had accompanied
his father on missions to foreign courts, and become an adept in managing men. He
invited the captains to dine with him, and, at the table, skilfully obtained their com-
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pliance with the needed regulations. This was only a few days before the affair of the
mate of the * Hector.' When the governor called the captains together for the purpose
of getting their views in regard to the colors, their memories of the dinner had not yet
passed away and they were still in an amiable mood and were disposed to allow the
matter to pass off as smoothly as possible. When they advised that the King's colors
should be hoisted at the Castle, they were told that the authorities had no King's colors.
Two of the captains then agreed to present them to the fort The authorities, unwilling
to give up their prejudices, yet seeing the necessity of compliance, replied, that for their
part they were fully persuaded that the cross in the ensign was idolatrous, and for that
reason, they might not use it in their ensign, but as the fort was the King's, and main-
tained in his name, his own colors might be spread there. The governor accepted the
colors from Capt. Palmer of the ' St. Patrick ' and promised that they should be set up
at Castle Island.
"A conference had been held the day before the meeting with the captains, in
which the point of difference had been discussed. The standing council, consisting of
the governor, Mr. Dudley, and Mr. Winthrop, was present and also Mr. Cottoi^ The
governor, Mr Cotton and Mr. Dudley expressed the opinion that the colors might be
used on the fort. Mr. Winthrop and others did not concur in the distinction. Mr.
Winthrop, in his account of the matter, says, ' The governor and Mr. Dudley being two
of the council, being persuaded of the lawful use of the colors, might use their authority
to set them up. Yet others not being so persuaded and being doubtful, could not join
in .the act; yet would not oppose it.' On the i6th of June, Gov. Vane, with Mr.
Dudley's consent, gave orders to Lieut. Morris [1637] to hoist the King's colors on
Castle Island, when the ships passed by, doubtless the same colors which he ordered
to be struck when the 'St. Patrick' entered the harbor.
" The reason given for allowing the flag to fly on the Castle — that ' the fort was the
King's, and maintained in his name,' was singular in view of the fact that its erection
was ordered by the Court for the express purpose of defence against the King's measures
which they feared. In March, 1637, Winthrop states 'the Castle Island being found to
be very changeable to maintain the garrison there, and of little use, but only to have
command of ships which would come hither with passengers, etc., there was a committee
appointed to dispose of the ammunition there.' This shows that the colony continued
to manage the affairs of the fort without reference to the King."
When that gifted and strong-minded woman, Mrs. Hutchinson, appeared on the
stage of Massachusetts politics and shook the young colony to its base, Lieut. Morris
(1637) favored her principles and cause, and signed the famous petition. The
consequence was that he, with his associates in belief, was publicly disarmed on the 20th
of November, 1637 ; but he recanted and was permitted to become one of the founders
of the Artillery Company. On the 6th of September, 1638, "he had leave to depart"
the Colony Records say, " (having offended in subscribing the petition of remon-
strance), being advised to forbear meddling with our people in the matters of opinion,
lest he be further dealt with, and was advised not to sit down within our limits, and was
wished to warn the rest not to sit down within our limits."
Lieut. Morris (1637), thus gently expelled from the colonial limits, retreated in
June, 1639, to Exeter, N. H., where he joined Mr. Wheelwright, Mrs. Hutchinson's
brother, and on the 4th of October, 1639, he signed what is known as the Exeter
compact. In the division of the land, he received thirty-three acres, the largest
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quantity any of the company received, except Mr. Wheelwright ; but his stay in Exeter
was short, for, in 1641, he went to Rhode Island and was admitted a freeman at
Aquiday, afterward Aquidneck.
In 1642, Lieut. Morris (1637) was chosen captain of the train-band at Portsmouth,
R. I. Although he had been banished from Massachusetts, the authorities of this
colony appear to have had confidence in him, because when the Aquidneck people sent
to Boston for a barrel of powder, they were told they could have it " provided Lieut
Morris [1637] gave caution that it should be used for the defence of the island
by advice of the Governor and Deputies." *
In 1659, I-'ieut. Morris (1637) removed from Portsmouth, across the river to
Pocasset, in Plymouth Colony, the General Court of that colony having granted him a
neck of land called Nunnaquaquatt, upon condition that he should submit himself to
that colony, and be ready to do such duty as would be required of him as an inhabitant,
and that " he should have no contention with the Indians and resign to the Court all
other lands which he has purchased or lodged claims to, and shall have no interest in
any otker land." His stay in Plymouth Colony was very brief, for the next year he was
back at Portsmouth again, and in October of the same year was chosen commissioner
to the General Court for Portsmouth.
July 2, 1647, the General Court met at Newport, and it was voted, " Whereas
Captain Richard Morris presented a petition to this court of the great charges he hath
been at in house, rooms and findings of ffyre and candles for the Gen. Court for many
years past, and finding that for about four or five years he hath had no satisfaction,
being to the end of this present Court doe order, that he shall have Tenn pounds paid
him of the Gen. Treasury." It seems from the above that when the court assembled
in Portsmouth it met at Lieut Morris's (1637) house. He probably moved to Newport,
for the record of the General Court states: "June, 1672. The Gen. Court met at
Captain Morris [1637] house in Newport."
Edward Gibbons (1637), whose name was the fifteenth on the original roll of the
Artillery Company, was one of the youngest members of the immigration in 1630, and
he first settled in Charlestown. It was not long, however, before he found his way to
Mount Wollaston, now Quincy, which a London lawyer, named Morton, had called
Merry Mount The latter set up there a May-pole, on which occasion he broached a
cask of wine and a hogshead of ale, and held a high revel. Scottow tells us that young
Gibbons was not vicious, .although he had but little taste for the Puritan austerities. He
had heard much about the formation of the church at Salem, and attended its service.
On this occasion, the historian continues, " The testimony which the Lord of all the earth
bore unto it was sufficiently memorable, by a saving work upon a young gentleman of
quality, wHo afterwards was the chieftain and flower of the New England Militia, and
an eminent instrument both in church and commonwealth." Mather says, "He was a
Edward Gibbons (1637). Authorities: Sav- 1654. "Another such like Providence befell
age's Winthrop; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. us this year, upon the g^^ of December, at two
Company, Ed. 1842; Mather's Magnalia; Sav- o'clock in the morning, — the death of Major-
age's Gen. Diet; Report of Boston Rec. Com., Gen Edward Gibbons; a man of an excellent
1634-1660; Drake's Hist, of Boston; Mem. Hist. spirit for the public good and the crown of the
of Boston; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854, military affairs in this Commonwealth." — yoAn
for inventory of his estate ; Johnson's Wonder- Work- //u// 'j Diary.
ing Providence; Suffolk Deeds, Lib. I., p. 7; Mel-
rose, Mass., Reporter t May 23, 1890.
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very gay young gentleman," but nevertheless he was so affected by the ordination
services of Rev. Messrs. Higginson and Shelton that he wished then and there to unite
with the Salem church. Mr. Higginson and his colleague, " who were well pleased with
the relation which he gave [of] himself, advised that he should defer his wish for a
time." He afterwards located himself in Boston, where he was admitted a member
of the First Church, and engaged in mercantile pursuits with great success. He was
admitted a freeman, Oct. 19, 163 1, and served the town in various offices, becoming
very popular. He was made lieutenant of the train-band in Boston, when it was
organized in 1636, and succeeded Capt. Underbill (1637) as its commander. His
dwelling-house and stores were on the comer of the present Washington Street and
Adams Square. He was one of the most enterprising merchants of his day in Boston,
trading in furs with the French posts in Acadia. It is also noticeable that he was never
implicated in the heated controversies and angry schism of his time, thus securing
public favor and escaping popular censure. He was the predecessor of Richard Morris
(1637) in command at Castle Island; was selectman of Boston from 1639 to 1647 ; a
deputy to the General Court, 1634, 1636, from 1638 to 1645 inclusive, and 1647, and an
assistant from May, 1650, until his death in 1654.
In 1636, Capt. Gibbons (1637) and John Higginson were sent as ambassadors to
treat with Canonicus that justice might be done to those who were guilty of the murder
of Oldham. The ambassadors were received and treated with great pomp and state.
" They arriving, were entertained royally, with respect to the Indian manner. Boiled
chestnuts is their white bread, and because they would be extraordinary in their
feasting they strove for variety, after the English manner, — boiled puddings made of
beaten com, putting therein great store of blackberries, somewhat like currants. They
having thus nobly feasted them, afterwards gave them audience in a State House,
round, about fifty feet wide, made of long poles stuck in the ground, like your summer
houses in England, and covered round about and on the top with mats, &c." In
November, 1639, the General Court ordered "that Capt. Gibons should trayne the band
at Waymoth," and in 1646 "at Hingham."
In 1643, Capt Gibbons (1637) was one of the committee appointed on behalf
of Massachusetts, to receive and treat with the commissioners from the colonies of
Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven. This convention of commissioners was
composed of the leading men of the several colonies, whose consultations resulted in the
formation of the Articles of Confederation or Congress of New England, which met
annually for years and conduced essentially to the union, peace, and prosperity of these
infant States.
WTien the Massachusetts Militia was first organized in 1644, Capt. Gibbons (1637)
was made sergeant-major, or commander, of the Suffolk County regiment, and in July,
1645, ^^ ^^ placed in command of the joint colonial expedition against the Narra-
gansets.
In 1649, he succeeded John Endicott as sergeant-major-general, or commander-
in-chief, and held the office for three years. Speaking of his election as sergeant-
major, Johnson observes : " The first chosen to the office was Major Gibbons, a man
of resolute spirit, bold as a. lion, being wholly tutored up in New England disci-
pline, very generous and forward to promote all military matters; his forts are well
contrived and batteries strong and in good repair, &c. His great artillery well mounted
and cleanly kept, and his own Company are very complete in arms and many of them
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disciplined in the Military Garden [meaning the Military Company of the Massachusetts,
which was thus called after the parent organization in London] besides their ordinary
trainings." In 1 641, he was "appointed to see the laying of the ordnance in Boston,
that they might not be spoiled." Gen. Gibbons (1637) had undoubtedly received a
military education in England, or such veterans as Standish, Atherton, Leverett, Mason,
and Seely would never have served under him in subordinate capacities. He was one
of Keayne's (1637) associates in forming the Artillery Company, and was its commander
in 1639, 1641, 1646, and 1654. One of his grandsons, Lieut. William Gibbons, was
admitted a member of the Artillery Company in 1691, and one of his great-grandsons,
Mr. John Gibbons, was admitted in 1711. Whitman adds, "Col. Daniel L. Gibbons
[1810] was undoubtedly a descendant."
Gen. Gibbons (1637), having been unsuccessful in his business ventures, losing
large sums by the Chevalier La Tour, of Acadia, received from Lord Baltimore, whose
brother, Mr. Calvert, was Governor of Maryland, " a commission offering him land in
Maryland to any of ours that would transport themselves thither, with free liberty of
religion, and all other privileges which the place afforded, paying such annual rent as
shall be agreed upon." The offer was not accepted, nor did he remove thither.
Four years after the formation of the New England Confederacy, Gov. Winthrop
wrote to the Governor of Canada, proposing free trade between the colonies. In 1650,
Gabriel Druilletes, one of the Jesuit fathers, was sent to New England to negotiate upon
the subject. In his narrative of his visit, he speaks of the hospitable entertainment of
Gov. Endicott, at Salem; of Gov. Bradford, at Plymouth, and of his spending the
night with Rev. John Eliot, at Roxbury. He also says that in Boston he was the guest
of Major-Gen. Gibbons (1637), who "gave me the key of a room in his house, where I
might in all liberty pray and perform the exercises of my religion, and he besought me
to take no other lodgings while I remained at Boston."
/^ Gen. Gibbons died in Boston, on the 9th of December, 1654, while commander of
the Artillery Company. His will was proved in January, 1654-5, at Boston.
William Spenoer (1637), the fourth person named in the charter, and the sixteenth
on the original roll, resided in Cambridge, at the northeast comer of Mount Auburn Street
and Brattle Square, where he was a merchant. He was admitted freeman March 4,
1632-3; was selectman in 1635, and a representative to the General Court from
Cambridge, then called "Newtown," from 1634 to 1637 inclusive. He was one of the
committee to frame a code of laws, and was lieutenant of the first train-band in Cam-
bridge, commanded by Capt. George Cooke (1638), in 1636. He was doubtless then
advanced in years. In 1639, he moved to Hartford, where he was selectman, deputy,
and one of a committee to revise the laws of the colony, and died there in 1640. The
fact that his name was associated with those of Keayne, Duncan, and Sedgwick, proves
that he must have been a man of note in the colony. " Thus it appears," says Whitman,
after having given sketches of the before-mentioned four charter members, " that the
charter was given to four persons, one in each of the principal towns in the county with
their associates, and may serve to correct a mistaken idea prevalent, that the Military
Company of the Massachusetts, in its origin or progress, has been confined to Boston."
William Spenoer (1637). AuTHORrnES: Paige's Hist, of Cambridge; Whitman's Hist. A. and
H. A. Company Ed. 1842.
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Robert Harding (1637), the seventeenth signer of the original roll, came over
from England in 1630 with Gov. Winthrop, and hjs name appears as the eleventh sub-
scribed to the covenant signed at Charlestown, Aug. 27, 1630, by those who afterwards
became the First Church of Boston. He was admitted a freeman May 18, 163 1. In
October, 1634, John Coggan (1638) was elected sergeant "in place of Harding now in
Virginia," but he returned before 1636, when he. was chosen ensign of the train-band
under Capt. Underbill (1637) and Lieut. Gibbons (1637).
Robert Harding (1637) was, as others, disarmed for his heterodoxy by order of
the General Court in 1637. He doubtless was one of those who recanted, as he was
received back into the church, and permitted to join the Artillery Company. He
was elected a member of the first board of selectmen of Boston, Sept. i, 1634, and was
re-elected in March, 1637, and continued to serve until 1640, except one term of six
months. At this latter date, his love for the anabaptistic doctrine again triumphed, and
he left Boston for Aquiday, R. I., where he became an assistant in 1641. In November,
1646, he returned to England, and in 165 1 was a merchant in London.
He married, May 18, 1631, Philippa Hammond, "widdow," who came over to
New England in the same ship with him. Her name is the fortieth on the membership
list of the First Church. Capt. Harding (1637) married, second, on the 17 th of October,
1645, Esther Willis, of Hartford.
Thomas Cakebread (1637), of Watertown, was the eighteenth signer of the original
roll of the Artillery Company. He became a freeman May 14, 1634. He was a pro-
prietor in Watertown in 1636-7, in Dedham in 1637, and in Sudbury in 1639. I^ Mr.
Haven's address, 1836, he is called "a renowned soldier of Watertown," and he was
" invited to be at the head of the military affairs in Dedham." He signed the town
covenant of Dedham, and was considered an efficient man, for, "11'** of 3** mo. 1637,"
a committee was appointed to treat with him in regard to managing the military affairs
of the town, and soon after was admitted a townsman. In 1637, he married Sarah,
daughter of Nicholas Busby.
He removed from Dedham to Sudbury soon after, for a grist-mill was erected by
Thomas Cakebread (1637) in the spring of 1639, in that part of Sudbury now called
Wayland. In consideration of his building the mill, he was given forty acres of
upland adjoining the mill, and " a piece of meadow downwards and a piece of meadow
upwards " — sixteen to twenty acres. Also there were given him thirty acres of
meadow and forty acres of upland.
The Colony Records state that, in 1642, "Ensign Cakebread was to lead the
Sudbury company." He died in that town Jan. 4, 1643-4. His widow, Sarah, married
Sergt John Grout, who took charge of the mill property.
John Holman (1637), of Dorchester, the nineteenth signer of the original roll
of the Artillery Company, was one of the emigrants from the English counties of
Dorset and Devon, who came in the advance ship of the Winthrop fleet, and, landing at
Robert Harding (1637). Authorities: Bond's Watertown; Dedham Records; Hudson*s
Savage's Gen. Diet; Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of Sudbury; Hist, of Middlesex Co., by D. H.
Hist, of New Eng.; Drake's Hist, of Boston; Whit- Hurd.
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; John Holman (1637). Authorities: New
Report of Boston Rec. Com., 1 634- 1 660. Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 185 1; Hist of Dor-
Thomat Cakebread (1637). AuTHORrrus : Chester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc.
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Mattapan, called it Dorchester. He is mentioned in Pynchon's papers as a collector
of furs, in 1633, at Dorchester. In J634, his residence was "by the Rock." He was
selectman in 1636-7 and 1642. He was ensign of the first military company in Dor-
chester, under Capt. Israel Stoughton (1637) and Lieut. Nathaniel Duncan (1638).
He was concerned in navigation, and left a good estate. In his later years, he seems to
have lived on Adams Street. In 1637, the town gave Mr. Holman (1637) twenty
acres of upland, "next to Mr. Hutchinsons." He probably died in 1652, for his
will was probated on the loth of June of that year.
Richard Collicott (1637), of Dorchester, whose name is the twentieth on the roll
of the Artillery Company, was born in England in 1603, and was admitted a freeman
March 4, 1632-3. He was a sergeant in the Pequot War, selectman of Dorchester in
1636-7 and 1641 ; was a deputy to the General Court in 1637, and a member of Mr.
Warham's church, Dorchester. He is also mentioned, in 1633, as a collector of furs.
In 1634, he had leave to build two houses, one near "the burying-ground " (Indian),
and the other "without the pale." In October, 1636, acting as a trustee for the
town, he received the grant from Cutshumaquin of the whole territory of Unquety,
Milton, including forty acres for himself, conferred by the town, which, in the July
previous, gave him six other acres. He represented the Dorchester church at the Cam-
bridge Synod, held in 1637, for the trial of Mrs. Ann Hutchinson. His fur trade prob-
ably brought him into much intercourse with the Indians, with whom he had great
influence, which was called into use by Eliot in his endeavors to Christianize them. In
1645, he accompanied Atherton's (1638) expedition to Narragansett.
It was doubtless on a fur- trading expedition to Maine, in 1648, that the remarkable
providence mentioned by Winthrop occurred to Mr. Collicott (1637). He was somewhat
identified with Maine, for he was elected to represent Falmouth in the General Court
in 1669, and Saco in 1672. His residence in Dorchester was near the comer of
Cottage and Pleasant streets. He appears to have resided in Boston in 165 1, and in
Milton in 1664.
His first wife, Joanna, died Aug. 5, 1640, and by his second, Thomasin, who survived
him, he had five children, the youngest of whom, Bethia, married, July 21, 1692, Rev.
Daniel Gookin as his second wife. He moved again to Boston a few years before his
death, which occurred on the seventh day of July, 1686. He was buried on Copp's Hill.
Joseph Pendleton (1637), the twenty-first signer of the original roll, left no trace,
as yet found, except the following : —
In 165 1, Joseph Pendleton, of Boston, witnessed the will of Robert Turner, who
joined the Artillery Company in 1640. ^ . , ' . - .. v '^.
Mr. Savage suggests that Joseph may have been a son of Major Bryan Pendleton
(1646). Major Pendleton's will (New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Vol. III., p. 122)
clearly implies that the major had but one son, whose name was James.
Edward Tomlins (1637), of Lynn, the twenty-second signer of the original roll 6f
the Artillery Company, came in the fleet with Winthrop ; was an Englishman by birth,
and a carpenter by trade. He was one of the original settlers of Lynn, and received
Richard CoHicott (1637). Authorities: Mass. Bay; Hist, of A. and H. A. Company, by
Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc; Win- Whitman (1810).
throp's Hist, of New Eng.; Hutchinson's Hist., H., " [1686] July 9 [Friday]. Mr. Richard Colli-
515; Qjpp's Hill Burial-Ground, by Bridgman; cot buried." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, L^ p. \\^,
Spark's Biography of Eliot; Records of the Col. of
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considerable grants of land, including Tomlins Pond, " sixty feet above the ocean." He
was admitted a freeman May 18, 1631. In 1633, he built the first mill in Lynn, — but not
on Strawberry Brook, as Whitman asserts, — and erected several large wooden bridges in
different towns. He was a deputy in the first General Court in the colony in 1634,
and for seven terms afterward, during one of which the charter of the Artillery Com-
pany was granted. His son Edward came from England in 1635, ^S^^ thirty, and
returned to London in 1644, and in 1679 was in Dublin. In 1640, Edward, Sr.
(1637), went with a party of emigrants from Lynn, led by Rev. Abraham Pierson, to
Long Island, but he returned in 164 1. He was arraigned for expressing opinions against
singing in churches, but he retracted, and was discharged "the i** of the 4*** month,
1641."
In 1634, he was appointed by the General Court keeper of "ordinances, powder
and shott," and was authorized to impress men to build gun carriages; and, in 1637,
was chosen cannoneer at the Castle.
In 1643, he was sent by the General Court, of which he was that year a member,
with Humfrey Atherton (1638), to visit the Indians at Gorton's Plantation, Warwick,
R. I., where, we are told, he " catechized them." The same year he was appointed clerk
of the writs in Lynn, where he probably died.
Nicholas Upshall (1637), of Boston, the twenty-third signer of the original roll of
the Artillery Company, sailed from England on the 20th of March, 1630, in the
largest vessel of Winthrop's fleet, the " Mary and John," with other emigrants from
Dorsetshire. They foimded the town of Dorchester, where he was empanelled as a juror
in September, 1630. Under the colonial charter, applicants "could become members
of the corporation, and this membership made them freemen. They then could vote for
assistants ; subsequently, they were allowed to vote for Governor, and were themselves
eligible to the office of assistants. Members of the company had the exclusive right of
suffrage, were members of the General Court, and owned the public and undivided
land." It was determined on the day that Nicholas Upshall (1637) became a freeman,
Oct. 19, 1630, that none should thereafter be made freemen who were not church
members. This act reduced the government at once to a theocracy. Nicholas Upshall
(1637) was a member of the chiwch in Dorchester.
He also appears on the town records as a grantee of land there, in 1633, and was
the first bailiff and rater in Dorchester in 1634. " It is ordered by the town of Dor-
chester," April 17, 1635, "that Nicholas Upshall and Matthew Grant [an ancestor of
Gen. U. S. Grant] shall p*ceed in the measuring of the great lotts as they have begun."
Nicholas Upshall (1637) was licensed as innkeeper in the town, in the years 1636,
1637, and 1638. "It is ordered," June 27, 1636, by the town, "that Nicholas Upshall
shall keep a house of entertainment for strangers." He was selectman in 1638 and
1642. In 1637, he was a member of the jury of " life and Death " ; /. e., of a coroner's
jury, or jury as distinguished from the grand jury.
On the 7th of December, 164 1, Nicholas Upshall (1637) joined with other persons
Edward Tomlint (1637). Authorities: 1880 (the latter being illustrated with pictures of
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; the gravestones of Nicholas and Dorothy Upshall) ;
Lewis's Hist of Lynn; Savage's Uen. Diet; Sav- Bridgman's Copp's Hill Burial-Ground; Report
age's Wintbrop; Records of Mass. Bay. of Boston Rec. Com., 1634-1660; Drake's Hist, of
Nioholat Upthall (1637). Authorities: Boston; Drake*s Gen. Diet
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851, 1861 (will),
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in a grant of land to Dorchester, for the establishment and support of a free school. In
the language of the deed, the grant was " for and Towards the maintenance of a free
schoole in Dorchester aforesayed for the instructinge & Teachinge of Children and
Youth in good literature & Learninge." In the year 1639, ^ vote had been passed by
the town taxing the proprietors of said land for the same purpose. The town, the pro-
prietors, and the grantors in the above deed, were substantially the same persons. The
historian of Dorchester believes this to have been " the first provision for a free school
in the world by a direct tax or assessment on the inhabitants of a town." Nicholas
Upshall (1637) removed to Boston in 1644, and, with his wife Dorothy, was admitted on
the last Sunday of July in that year, by recommendation of the Dorchester church, to the
church in Boston. He was, however, a large property holder in Boston before his
removal, for, in 1637, he owned the land from the northeast side of Richmond Street,
and from Hanover Street to the sea. He became noted as the keeper of the " Red
Lyon Inn," "at the corner of Red Lyon Lane and the Town street next the Sea.*' His
wharf, near by, was bordered by what is now called Richmond Street, and is covered
by Fulton and Commercial streets. The Red Lyon Inn was regarded as the best
" ordinary " in Boston, and the host was becoming quite wealthy when his sympathies
were excited by the persecutions of the Quakers.
When the General Court, in 1656, passed an act against the Quakers, it was ordered
that it be publicly proclaimed, with beat of drum, in different places in Boston. One of
these places was in front of the Red Lyon Inn, and Nicholas Upshall (1637), hearing
the act read before his own door, said " that he did look at it as a sad foreboding of some
heavy judgment to fall on the country." On the following morning, he was called before
the court and charged with having expressed his disapprobation of the law against the
Quakers. He, "in much tenderness and love," warned the magistrates to take heed lest
they should "be found fighting against God." In the New England Tragedies, his
words are thus expressed in verse: —
"I testify against these cruel laws!
Forerunners are they of some judgment on us;
And in the Icrue and tenderness I bear
Unto this town and people, I beseech you,
O Magistrates, take heed, lest ye be found
As fighters against God."
A fine of twenty pounds was exacted from him. Gov. Endicott saying, " I will not
bate him one groat." He was also banished, to depart in thirty days, including four in
prison, and was fined three pounds more for not attending worship after banishment.
An exile and a wanderer, Nicholas Upshall (1637) sought refuge in Rhode Island,
and on his return to Boston, in about three years, he was thrust into prison. Because
" many Quakers & others affected to that sect " visited him in his confinement, he was
removed to Castle Island, " there to remain vpon his own charge." His wife and family
petitioned for his release, and, in 1662, he was moved, by order of the court, "ovt of
prison forthwith to ye house of John Capen [1646]," in Dorchester, "provided he does
not corrupt any with his pernicious influences," or does not teach "the diabolical
doctrines and horrid tenets of the cursed sect, the Quakers."
Mr. Upshall (1637) resided at Mr. Capen's (1646) from 1662 until his death, Aug.
20, 1666, "aged 70 years." He and his wife, with their friend Copp, were buried in
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that part of Copp's Hill Burial-Ground appropriated for people of color, where their
gravestones still remain. His property inventoried, after deducting debts, ^^543 10^.,
no inconsiderable property in those days. His friends, "the Quakers," were remem-
bered by him in his will.
Edward Johnson (1637), of Charlestown, whose name is the twenty-fourth and
last in the list of founders of the Artillery Company, came to New England with the
Winthrop immigration from the parish of Heme Hill, in Kent County, England. He was
admitted a freeman May 18, 1631. Not long after, he returned to England; but came
back in 1636 or 1637, bringing with him his wife Susan, seven children, and three
servants, and settled at Charlestown. His possessions there were two dwelling-houses,
with garden plots, " on the south side of mill-hill," " butting South upon Charles River,"
and about two hundred acres of land. In 1642, he removed to what was at first called
Charlestown Village, but which was soon organized as a town and called Wobum.
Capt Johnson (1637), who had evidently received a military training, was the
/ captain of the first train-band of Wobum, and was captain in the Middlesex Regiment at
the organization of the militia in 1644. .He was ensign of the company commanded
by Capt. George Cooke (1638), with Humfrey Atherton (1638) as lieutenant, on the
expedition, in 1643, for the arrest of Samuel Gorton and his followers, who had estab-
lished an independent settlement in the Indian country. After enduring a siege in their
block house for several days, Gorton and his men surrendered, and were taken to
Boston, where they were brought before Gov. Winthrop " in a military order, viz., the
soldiers being in two files, and after every five or six soldiers, a prisoner." The soldiers,
after having delivered their prisoners to the civil authorities, saluted the Governor with
" three voUies of shot, and so departed to the inn where he had appointed some refresh-
ing to be provided for them above their wages." These " wages " were ten shillings,
or about two dollars and a half a week, the soldiers to victual themselves. "Very
liberal," says Winthrop ; " as is needful in such commonwealths as desire to be served
by volunteers."
Capt. Johnson (1637) took such an active part in establishing the church in
Wobum that some have supposed he was a clergyman ; but he was not, although it is
possible he might have officiated occasionally as a ruling elder. He was the town clerk
of Wobum for thirty years, and represented that place in the General Court from 1643
to 1672, with the exception of 1648, serving as speaker of the House of Deputies for a
short time in 1655.
When the revolution in Great Britain restored King Charles II. to his father's
throne, Capt. Johnson (1637) was appointed by the General Court, with Gen. Gookin
(1644), Mr. Danforth, Major Lusher (1638), and Capt. Hill (1647), a committee in
relation to sending Messrs. Bradstreet and Norton (1643) as agents to England. This
committee met at the Anchor Tavern, in Boston, Jan. 4, 1662, to adopt measures and
hasten the joumey of their agents. The subject was very important, considering that
by the temporizing policy of the Massachusetts colonists, as it respects the King and
Parliament, they had everything to apprehend on the restoration. They had pmdently
Edward Johnson (1637). AuxHORmts: Ed. of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.; Mem. Hist.
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847; Hurd's Hist. of Boston; Records of Mass. Bay; SewalPs Hist, of
Middlesex Co., Vol. I., p. 337; Drake's Gen. Diet.; Woburn.
Report of Boston Rec. Com., VoL IH.; Savage^s
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and cautiously acknowledged Oliver Cromwell and the Parliament, but from 1656 to
1660 they were silent, and abstained from saying or doing anything that would give
offence to either party, and they had declined to acknowledge Richard Cromwell as
Protector. Their instructions, address to the King, and letters to divers lords, are
preserved in Hutchinson's Collections. Capt. Johnson (1637) was one of the four
to whom the original charter and a duplicate of it were delivered for safe keeping in
1664. The Colonial Records give frequent evidence of his public services and the
confidence he enjoyed from the people of Massachusetts.
Capt Johnson (1637) is best known as the author of the Wonder-Working Provi-
dence of Zion's Saviour in New England, the original edition of which was printed in
Ix>ndon in 1654. This first published history of the planting of Massachusetts is written
in military style, " rude in speech," and laudatory of the spiritual, material, and martial
condition of the colony. " The Lord has been pleased," the captain tells us, " to turn
all the wigwams, huts, and hovels the English dwelt in at their ftfst coming into orderly,
fair, and well-built houses ; well furnished, many of them, with orchards filled with goodly
fruit-trees and garden flowers." The military organization of the colony is graphically
described by Capt. Johnson (1637). "None are exempt," he says, "except a few
timorous persons that are apt to plead infirmity if the church choose them not as
deacons, or they cannot get to serve some magistrate or minister ; but, assuredly, the
generality of this people are very forward for feats of war, and many, to further this work,
have spent their time and estates." Each soldier was required to keep constantly by
him "powder, bullets, and^jnatch.!! "Tjifiyfe^are none chosen to office in any of these
bands but such as are freeriteo, supposed tabef men endued with faith in Jesus Christ" ;
whereupon the captain aiids tftis: wefgWy c^yfjA : " Let all people know that desire the
downfall of New Englan^, they are not to war gainst people only exercised in feats of
arms, but men, also, w(o fff^ exi>P^^^T^9P^ u$ the deliverances of the Lord from the
mouth of the lion and jth^^^Wcof-the 'bean ^nd now, woe be to you ; when the same
God that directeth the stone to the loreTieaa^of the Philistine guides every bullet that is
shot at you, it matters not for the whole rabble of anti-Christ on your side, the God of
armies is for us, a refuge high ; Selah ! "
Capt. Johnson (1637) died at Woburn on the 23d of April, 1672, leaving a widow,
Susanna, five sons, and two daughters. His estate was large and valuable, including lands
at Heme Hill and other places in England, which he bequeathed to several of his grand-
children. William Johnson, his third son, succeeded him as a representative to the
General Court, and was an assistant in 1684, and when Sir Edmund Andros arrived.
Of the twenty-four men who signed the original roll of the Artillery Company prior
to June I, 1638, and who are entitled to a permanent place in its history, several had
served in the war of the Netherlands, and all but three held military commissions under
the government of Massachusetts Bay. That the Artillery Company was a Massachusetts
Bay, and not merely a Boston, organization, is shown not only by its name but by the
residences of its original members, of whom ten belonged in Boston, three in Dor-
chester, three in Lynn, three in Roxbury, two in Watertown, two in Charlestown, and
one in Cambridge.
Four of the twenty-four held the office of assistant; three were speakers of the
House of Deputies ; seventeen were members of the General Court ; sixteen were select-
men ; two were major-generals ; one was a colonel ; one, major ; eight, captains ; four.
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lieutenants ; three, ensigns ; two, sergeants (either before or during theu: membership in
the Company), and three are unknown as to military positions.
Gov. John Winthrop, the founder of Massachusetts, to whom the Military Company
of the Massachusetts was indebted for its charter, merits recognition in this volume. He
was the peer of other leading colonists in character, while he was their superior in social
position, in mental endowments, in education, and in administrative ability. The
military veterans, invited by him to emigrate to the New World, always received his
protection ; and he gave to some of them, and their associates, the charter of the Artillery
Company against the protests of some of his Council, who feared that, like the Prae-
torian Band among the Romans, an organization of military men might easily, in time,
overthrow the civil government.
His Journal of the Transactions and Occurrences in the Settlement of Massachu-
setts and the other New England Colonies, from the year 1630 to 1644, is invaluable.
It contains much relative to the founders of the Artillery Company, and the public affairs
of the time in which they were participants.
^ p. The "Military Company of the Massachusetts," as the Artillery
I 0^O"Q» Company was first called, was organized at Boston on the first Monday
^ >' in June, 1638. In the afternoon, between the hours of three and
four, there was a great earthquake,^ the precursor of many rain-storms on election days.
The officers elected on that day, in accordance with the second article of the charter,
were all charter members: Robert Keayne (1637), captain; Daniel Howe (1637),
lieutenant, and Joseph Weld (1637), ensign. There were two sergeants, — John
Oliver (1637) and Joshua Hewes (1637). The clerk was John Johnson (1638), and
the drummer, Arthur Perry (1638).
The captain in those days, as his " duties " were laid down in the Book of Disci-
pline, was expected " to be a good posture man himself, that when he sees any of his
souldiers handling their arms in an indecent and slovenly manner, he may the better
reprove them for the same. And although many Captains regardeth them not, but
leaveth them to be instructed by the inferiour officers ; yet it is a great deal of honour
to him, when his souldiers shall be taught by himself, they more cheerfully and confi-
dently marching along with him, when as they perceive that he is thoroughly knowing in
all things belonging to his charge. His place of marching with his company, is some six
foot before the first division of muskettiers ; but if his company be drawn up, he is either
upon a stand, or upon the march, to be on the head of the Pikes, six foot before the
Ensign."
"He that is a Lieutenant to a Company," said the Book of Discipline, "ought to
be a good and able souldier and well to understand the duty of a captain, assuming no
'"(4). ij [f. /., June 1,1638]. Between "1638. The ist of the 4th month, about noon,
three and four m the afternoon, being clear, warm was a very great and general earthquake. The
weather, the wind westerly, there was a great earth- vessels upon the river, and the goods that were in
anake. It came with a noise like a continued the said ships, moved much. Many upon the land
sunder or the rattling of coaches in London, but could scarcely stand upright." — John HulVs Diary
was presently gone. ... It shook the ships, which of Public Occurrences,
rode in the harbor, and all the islands. The noise
and the shakings continued about four minutes." —
Wintkrop*s Journal, Vol, I,,p, 265.
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authority unto himself, but in the absence of his captain he is to see all such orders
executed. He is to instruct the souldiers in the use of their arms and sometime for
their ease, he may command every File-leader to draw forth his File, and to show them
their postures. By which means he shall do such good service to his captain, that when
he shall exercise them himself, he may find them more apter and readier to fulfil his
commands ; at which time the Lieutenants ought to be in the Reer, and to see all things
there truly executed according to the captains orders.*'
"An Ensign," said the Book of Discipline, "in the absence of his Captain and
Lieutenant, is Commander-in-Chief of the company and ought to march upon the head
of the same, leading them with a Half-pike. His Captain and Lieutenant being present,
and upon a stand, his colours ought to rest upon his side, being held by his right or left
hand, and unfurled ; upon the march his colours ought to be shouldered, taking up the
comer end of them in his right hand, and to let them be half-flying; the Pikes and
muskets all conforming unto the same posture. Marching through a city, for the more
grace, his colours may be wholly flying, being advanced and held up by his right hand,
or resting upon his right side. He ought to be a proper man, grave, valiant and discreet
and to be well skilled in the Postures of the Pikes ; in this respect he leads them, and
they expect from him to be taught the Postures thereof. He ought to be well skilled in
all the lofty Figures of displaying of the colours above the head, and to make use of
them according to discretion and command ; which is not only a healthful exercise to
his body, but also most becoming to him, or any other Gentleman or commander what-
soever, that shall sometimes make use of the feame; although condemned through sloth
and ignorance by others; who will not take the pains to learn it."
"A Clerk of a cotnpany," said the Book of Discipline, "ought to be very just and
honest; his chiefest (|uty *i^' tcf keep" the Muster-Roll, and to have it ready upon all
occasions for the entering'of JusJjne.hlupon^t^ Muster-RoU and Pay-bill. He is many
times intrusted to receive the service money of the company and pay such monies unto
the souldiers as shall be ordered him from his Captain to pay."
The Book of Discipline also laid down the duties of a barber-surgeon, although
it does not appear that the Artillery Company ever had one. It says, " In every com-
pany there ought to be a Barber for the trimming of the souldiers' hair and beards, who
ought likewise to have some skill in chirugery, that when the souldiers are upon the
guards, when imminent danger may be, they may then be at hand, to be ready in the
absence of the chyrugion of the regiment to bind up and dress the hurt and wounded
men."
The drummer, Arthur Perry (1638), was an important personage in the town as well
as in the Company. There were no newspapers then ; indeed, the first printing-press in
Massachusetts was not brought from England and set up at Cambridge until the following
year ; and the drum-beat summoned the faithful to church and to the weekly lectures, besides
summoning the military to their colors for drill and parade. The " ear-piercing fife," noted
by Shakespeare, was banished from the English army after his time, and was not restored
until 1747, having been neglected for more than a century in England and in the Ameri-
can colonies. When the Artillery Company paraded, the color was displayed early in
the morning from the vicinity of the market, after which the drummer, accompanied by
a sergeant, beat " to the colors " along the water side to Winnisimmet Ferry, and then
back along what is now Hanover Street to what is now Tremont Street, then a cart-path
leading along the edge of the commons where cows were pastured.
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As the members of the Company assembled, there was, doubtless, a lack of uni-
formity in their costume, but a similarity in arms and equipments. The orders sent to
England, and the inventories of the deceased, show that the head-covering of men-at-
arms, at that period of New England's history, was a steel morion or helmet, without a
visor, but with check pieces and a long scarlet plume ; and a cuirass and back-plate worn
over a buff coat, — not a garment of buff-colored cloth, as later writers have conjectured,
but a coat with long skirts, made of thick, well- tanned leather, — as impervious to an
Indian arrow as were the morion and cuirass. Long cavalry boots were much worn
by foot-soldiers, who often had to march through prickly vines and briers.
The muskets, which were large and heavy, were fired by match rope, which had been
soaked in a solution of saltpetre, so that it burned slowly. The equipments were ponder-
ous, consisting of " fourquettes," or forked rests, upon which the muskets were rested
when discharged ; * " bandoleers," or cases, each holding one charge of powder, hanging
from a broad shoulder-belt ; priming horns ; match cases ; ball pouches, and short swords.
The captain carried a " leading-staff," which is now the badge of the commander of the
British company, the lieutenant carried a half-pike, and the ensign bore the stand-
ard. There was no adjutant, and the sergeants carried halberds, which were then the
distinctive weapon of that grade. The arms now called espontons, or spontoons, were
then unknown.
Calling the roll, by the senior sergeant, is a ceremony which has not been much
changed during the past two hundred and fifty years. We read in " Henry VI." how
Justice Shallow called the roll of Falstaff's. command : " Thomas Wart ? " "Here, sir."
"Francis Feeble?" "Here, sir." In one of Beaumont and Fletcher's plays, a sergeant
called the roll : "Willis Hamerton, pewterer?" " Here." "George Greengoode, poul-
terer?" "Here."
The roll having been called, prayer was offered, and the Company then marched to
the meeting-house of the First Church, which in 1638-40 stood on State Street, near
(now) Congress Street — "its roof was thatched, its walls were mud." Subsequently,
until 1808, the First Church worshipped in a meeting-house on the site of the late Joy
Building. This was a bam-like edifice of wood, its massive timbers visible within. The
pulpit was a towering structure, surmounted by a soimding-board, and immediately in
front of the pulpit, facing the congregation, was a pew for the deacons.
The clergyman. Rev. John Wilson, the first pastor of the colony, was a brother-in-
law of Capt Robert Keayne (1637). There is a tradition that Rev. Mr. Wilson preached
the Artillery sermon of 1638. If the tradition be true, he wore a black gown with white
cambric bands, and a bag wig. He opened the services with an invocation, followed by
a selection from the Scriptures, and then announced the number of a versified psalm.
This was read, one line at a time, by a deacon, and each line was successively sung by
the congregation, in lugubrious and discordant tones. Mr. Wilson then offered prayer, —
probably a long one, — all the people standing. Next, he turned the hour-glass, which
was on a stand at the side of the pulpit cushion, and, having announced his text, pro-
ceeded to read his discourse.
After the religious services, it is probable that the Artillery Company, following the
example of the mother organization, marched to the Three Mariners, kept by mine
^ Gttstavus Adolphus was the inventor of car- so reduced that the '' fourquettes,'* or rests, could
tridge boxes, and he also had the weight of muskets be dispensed with.
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host Samuel Cole (1637), or to the Blue Anchor Tavern, which was near the site of the
present Globe office, and enjoyed a good dinner. Unfortunately, no account of one
of these early Company dinners has been preserved ; but it is known that the market of
Boston was at that time well supplied with bear-meat, venison, birds, fish, etc.
Boston was, in the early days of the Company, the principal seaport town in North
America, untrammelled as yet by a custom-house, and the flags of the maritime nations
waved at her wharves. She exported lumber, dried codfish, salted mackerel, beef, pork,
tallow, tar, and turpentine to the West Indies, receiving in return rum, sugar, and
molasses. She sent dried codfish, pipe-staves, and beeswax to Portugal and Madeira,
receiving therefrom choice wines ; fish and oil were shipped to the Carolinas, and tar,
pitch, and turpentine returned ; she exported to the mother country dried codfish, tar,
txupentine, lumber, spars, whale oil and bone, deerskins, furs, etc., receiving in return
Holland gin, strong beer, and merchandise of every description.
When the dinner was over, Capt. Keayne (1637), and his immediate successors,
probably followed the example of the captains of the train-bands, when on parade, and
marched at the head of his command down the main street, now called State Street, but
which then was not known as King Street. It was the principal thoroughfare of the
town, and was paved with cobble-stones, which sloped down from the houses on either
side to a gutter in the middle of the highway, but without sidewalks.
Some of the houses were of brick, with tile or slate-covered roofs, but the larger por-
tion of the houses in the town were of unpainted wood, with huge chimneys in the
middle, small windows, and shingled roofs. At the head of the street was the market-
place, and facing it, on the opposite side of the highway leading from Charlestown Ferry
to Roxbury, was the meeting-house of the First Church, occupying the site of the
present Brazier Building, with the whipping-post and stocks. Also opposite to the
church were the tailor's shop and dwelling of Capt. Robert Keayne (1637). The way
thence to the training-field, or Common, was through Prison Lane, now Court Street,
and then along a cart-path, now Tremont Street.
The training-field, or Common, was originally granted to William Blackstone by the
General Court, on the ist of April, 1633, " to enjoy forever." The next year Blackstone
sold the land to the town of Boston, retaining the orchard of six acres, on a part of which
his house was built. " After which purchase," says a deposition, taken years afterwards
before Gov. Bradstreet, " the town laid out a place for. a training-field, which ever since
and now is used for that purpose and for the feeding of cattle." In 1638, an effort was
made to get possession of this land through the General Court, and a committee was
appointed to supply men " that want land, a,nd have deserved it." This was in March,
and in September following a committee was appointed to take the names of all who
demanded land of them ; this to apply only to the first planters. The order of the
Court of Assistants in regard to land was made on the 19th of May, 1629, and under the
following clause the Common would have been lost to us but for Gov. Winthrop : —
" And if within ten days after their arrival, and demand made by any particular
adventurer, in the common stock, or his servant for him, the same be not so allotted,
then each man, being an adventurer, is hereby permitted free liberty to build in any
place where himself shall think most convenient, provided that if the platt of ground
whereon the town is intended to be built, be set out, that it be publicly known to be
intended for that purpose, that then no man shall presume to build his house anywhere
else, with the right to fence in half an acre for every ;;^5o. adventured in the common
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Stock, unless a greater or less proportion had been previously determined on by the
Governor and Council" Under the above clause, some of " the then inhabitants, of the
inferior sort," thought to get possession of the Common.
When the first seven men were chosen, Dec. ii, 1634, Gov. Winthrop tells us in his
Journal that they chose by papers, /. e,, by ballot ; or, in plain English, secretly. This is
the first use of the ballot mentioned in the records of the town meetings. It was intended
to be done secretly, and but for Gov. Winthrop's recusal to serve upon such an election as
was carried by a voice of two, we now, instead of our Common and Beacon Hill, would
probably have had another Fort Hill, as it was before it was levelled. The question was
finally settled " Att a Meeting this day [March 30, 1640], of Mr. John Winthtop, Gov-
ernor, Capt. Edward Gibbon [1637], Mr. William Colbron, Mr. William Ting [1638],
Mr. John Cogan [1638], and Jacob Elyott." "Also agreed upon that henceforth there
shallbe noe land granted eyther for houseplott or garden to any person out of the open
ground or Comon Feild which is left between the Gentry Hill and Mr. Colbron's end ;
Except 3 or 4 Lotts to make up the streete from bro. Robte Walkers to the Round
Marsh."
If the traditions handed down from generation to generation have been correctly
transmitted, then the Company has invariably followed one custom. It chose its officers
for the ensuing year by ballot. The Governor was then escorted to the Common, when
the retiring commander directed several evolutions, and then took his leave of his officers
and men. The old officers, one by one, surrendered their badges to the Governor, who
bestowed them upon the new officers, and, afterwards, the new captain received the
halberds of the retiring sergeants, which he immediately gave to their successors.
The Governor was then escorted to his residence, and the newly-elected officers
treated the Company to punch, made of old West India and New England rum, Havana
sugar, and "lemons or limes for souring."
Fifty-seven new members were recruited in the year 1638-9 (each of whom was
vouched for by two members) ; their names were as follows : James Astwood, Humfrey
Atherton, John Audlin, William Ballard, Edward Bendall, Walter Blackbome, Nehemiah
Bourne, James Browne, Thomas Cheeseholm, Thomas Clarke, John Coggan, George
Cooke, William Cutter, Nathaniel Duncan, Philip Eliot, Femys, William French,
vjohn Gore, Samuel Green, Stephen Greensmith, Samuel Hall, John Harrison, Thomas
Hawkins, Valentine Hill, John Hull, Edward Hutchinson, James Johnson, John Johnson, \
Benjamin Keayne, Eleazer Lusher, Thomas Makepeace, John Moore, Edward Mitchel-
son, Abraham Morrill, Isaac Morrill, David Offley, Abraham Palmer, William Parke,
Richard Parker, William Perkins, Arthur Perry, Robert Saltonstall, Robert Saunders,
Robert Scott, Ralph Sprague, Richard Sprague, John Stowe, Thomas Stowe, Thomas
Strawbridge, William Tyng, Hezekiah Usher, Richard Waite, Richard Walker, John
Whittingham, William Wilcox, John Winchester, and Edward Winship.
James Astwood (1638), of Roxbury, arrived, with his;wife, Sarah, from England in
May, 1638, and was admitted to be a freeman May 22, 1639. In the earliest list of the
Jame« Astwood (1638). Authorities: New "James Astwood he arrived at N. E. in the
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853 (will), 1854 (in- yeare 1638, the 3d month he brought a young child
vcntory), 1855 (settlement of estate); Hist, of wch was burycd here. . . . He was dismissed to ye
Second Church of Boston, by Chandler Robbins; new Ch at Boston." — Roxbury Church Records^
Drake's Hist, of Roxbury; Drake's Gen. Diet. by Rev. John Eliot,
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inhabitants of Roxbury, James Astwood (1638) is recorded as possessing twenty-eight
acres of land. His barn, house, and four acres of land, were west of Stony Brook and
south of Heath Street, and between the estates of Capt. Isaac Johnson (1645) and Philip
Eliot (1638). In 1647-8, James Astwood (1638) removed to Boston, and, in 1650,
became one of the founders of the second, or Old North, church. On its records, his
name is given as Ashwood. He bought, in 1646, of Robert Parker, a lot indicated in
the (printed) Book of Possessions, in Boston, as "H. 28," and March i, 1651, was
granted liberty by the selectmen "to wharf before his property to low-water mark."
March 8, of the same year, he was elected constable. His will was made in September,
1653, anc^was probated Oct. 13 next following.
Humfrey Atherton (1638) was bom in Preston, England, where he married
Mary Wales, and came to America with the second emigration, 1635, in the "James,"
from Bristol, with his wife and their three children. He was admitted a freeman May 2,
1638, and signed the covenant of the Dorchester church. He was a selectman in
Dorchester for thirteen years, between 1638 and 1660 ; represented the town nine years
in the General Court; was chosen an assistant in 1654, — and annually thereafter until his
death, — and speaker of the House of Deputies in 1653. He early showed a taste for
military affairs. He was captain of the Dorchester train-band at its organization in 1644,
and became commander of the Suffolk Regiment in 1649, by the promotion of Major
Gibbons (1637) to be major-general of New England militia. Sergt.-Major Atherton
(1638) continued in that position until he succeeded Gen. Daniel Denison (1660), in
1 66 1, as major-general. The latter position he held at the time of his death, which
occurred Sept. 17, 1661.
Uniting with the Artillery Company in 1638, he became senior sergeant in 1642,
ensign in 1645, lieutenant in 1646, and captain in 1650 and 1658.
In 1643, he was sent with Edward Tomlins (1637), of Lynn, by the General Court,
to treat with the Narraganset Indians, "and questioned them on the ten command-
ments." In 1644, he returned to the same district, with Capts. Johnson (1637) and
Cooke (1638), to arrest and try Samuel Gorton for heresy. He seems to have had great
skill in his treatment of the Indians, with whom his public duties brought him in frequent
contact. He manifested much humanity and sympathy for their ignorance and degraded
condition, but exercised great energy and decision of character when necessary. John-
son says : " Although he be slow of speech, yet he is downright for the business — one
of a cheer-spirit and entire for the country." He is also said to have been " a man of
courage and presence of mind, for when he was sent with twenty men to Pessacus, an
Indian sachem, to demand the arrears to the colony of three hundred fathom of
wampum, Pessacus put him off for some time with dilatory answers, not suffering him to
come into his presence. He finally led his men to the door of the wigwam, entered
himself, with pistol in hand, leaving his men without, and, seizing Pessacus by the hair
of his head, drew him from the midst of a great number of his attendants, threatening,
Humfrey Atherton (1638). Authorities: horse threw him. He was taken up speechless and
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1848, 1878, 1881; senseless, and so continued from six o'clock till one
Savage's Winthrop; Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. o'clock in the morning, and died . . . Sept. 20. His
and Hist Soc; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Johnson's corpse attended to the grave with ten foot-com-
Wonder- Working Providence of Zion's Saviour. panics, and the country troop from Boston to
" [1661 ] Sept 16, being a training day for horse Dorchester." — Diary of John Hull ( 1660) .
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if any of them, interfered, he would despatch them. Pessacus paid what was demanded,
and the English returned in safety."
He named his children singularly, viz. : Jonathan, Rest, Increase, Thankful, Hope,
Consider, Watching, and Patience.
The death of Major-Gen. Humfrey Atherton was a serious loss. His energy of
character and firmness in all cases when great decision was required made him a strong
pillar in the youthful settlement. There is no doubt his death occurred on the 17 th of
September, 1661, instead of the 1 6th, as inscribed on his monument — probably soon
after twelve o'clock at night of the i6th. Blake says, "He was killed by a fall from his
horse at ye So. end of Boston as he was coming homewards (I think in ye evening), his
Horse either Running over or starting at a Cow that lay down in y* way."
His epitaph, on the gravestone in Dorchester, is worthy of being preserved, viz. : —
'* Here lies our Captain, and Major of SafiFblk was withal
A goodly magistrate was he, and Major General
Two troops of horse with him here came, such love his worth did crave,
Ten companies of foot, also mourning, marched to his grave.
Let all, who read, be sure to keep the truth, as he has done;
With Christ he now is crowned; his name was Humfrey Atherton."
His estate, besides a farm of seven hundred acres, inventoried jQ^z^. His will was
proved Sept 27, 1661, and in 1662 his property was divided among his widow and
children.
John Audfin, or Odiin (1638), was bom in 1602, ''an ancient dweller of the Town
of Boston," and lived on what is now Washington Street, between Bedford and Essex.
In January, 1637, he was alloted eighty-four acres at Rumney Marsh, which he sold
Dec. 24, 1638, for jQig 8x. He was a cutler, and was disfranchised in November, 1637,
for his sympathy with Mrs. Hutchinson's teachings. His name is the one hundred and
thirty-ninth on the register of the First Church. His deposition in regard to " Black-
stones Sale of his Land in Boston " is printed by Shurtleff, Description of Boston, p. 296.
He was armorer of the Artillery Company from 1644 to 1673.
John Audlin (1638) died in Boston, Dec. 18, 1685, aged eighty-three years.
William Ballard (1638), of Lynn, with wife, Eliza, and two children, came in the ^ ^
"James" from London, in 1635, aged thirty-two years. He lived on the Boston road, * a^ "" r-
a little west of Saugus River. He was admitted a freeman May 2, 1638, and the same
year was a member of the Quarterly Court, at Salem. He moved to Andover, and died ^ ^-^ ■ .
July 10, 1689. His widow, Grace, died April 27, 1694.* , \ k V
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Edward Bendall (1638), of Boston, with wife, Ann, who died Dec. 25, 1637, prob-
ably came with Winthrop in 1630. He was admitted a freeman May 14, 1634. His
children were named Freegrace (1667), Reform, Hopedfor, Moremercy, and Restore.
John Audifn (1638). AuTHORrriKS: New School streets]." — &«wi/ Papers, Vol, /., /.
Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1887, P- 265; Snow*s 113.
Hist, of Boston, p. 50. Wiiiiam Ballard (1638). Authorities : Sav-
«« Friday, Dec. 18, 1685. Father John Odlin age's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg.,
dies; one of the very first inhabitants of Boston. 1848, p 183.
The oldest save the Governor." — Sewall Papers^ Edward Bendall (1638). Authorities: Re-
VoL L, pp, 112, 113. ports of Boston Rec. Com., 1 634-1 682; Savage's
"Satterday, Dec. 19, Father Jn' Odlin buried Gen. Diet; Winthrop's Hist of New Eng., Sav-
in the first Burying place [comer Tremont and age's Ed.; Records of Mass. Bay.
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The last four were born of his second wife, Mary , of Roxbury. His business prop-
erty, consisting of a stone house and warehouse adjoining, was just west of Change
Avenue, and facing Faneuil Hall Square. The dock, where Faneuil Hall now stands,
was then used as a cove for shipping. It was the centre of mercantile business, and was
called Bendairs Dock, afterward Town Dock. It was from the shore in front of his
warehouse that, in December, 1637, he was permitted to run a "ferry boat to Noddle's
Island,'* and to the "ships riding before the town." He also owned a house and garden,
two acres, at the corner of the present Tremont Row and Tremont Street.
He was a man of uncommon enterprise, projecting and using successfully a diving-
bell. The " Mary Rose " was " blown up and sunk with all her ordnance, ballast, much
lead and other goods." " The court gave the owners above a year's time to recover her
and free the harbor, which was much damnified by her ; and they having given her over,
and never attempting to weigh her, Edward Bendall [1638] undertook it upon these
terms, viz. ; if he freed the harbor, he should have the whole ; otherwise, he should have
half of all he recovered. He made two great tubs, bigger than a butt, very tight, and
open at one end, upon which were hanged so many weights as would sink it to the
ground. (600 wt) It was let down, the diver sitting in it, a cord in his hand, to give
notice when they should draw him up, and another cord to show when they should
remove it from place to place, so he could continue in his tub near half an hour, and
fasten ropes to the ordnance, and put the lead &c. into a net or tub. And when the tub
was drawn up, one knocked upon the head of it, and thrust a long pole under water,
which the diver laid hold of, and so was drawn up by it ; for they might not draw the
open end out of water for endangering him, &c." Savage adds, in a note : " If the
diving-bell had by ingenious and philosophical men been earlier invented, I doubt if
any instance of its successful application before this can be found."
He was a member of the First Church, and was disarmed in 1637 for sympathy
with Mrs. Hutchinson. In 1649, he was appointed, by the General Court, collector of
customs and registrar of horses intended for exportation.
Edward Bendall (1638) and James Penn "did bind themselves as sureties for the
fine of Stephen Greensmith " (1638), who was censured and fined for disrespectful
language concerning the clergy. He died in 1682, and letters of administration on his
estate were granted May 2 of that year.
Walter Blaokborne (1638) (Savage says Blackbume) owned property in Boston
in 1640, but prior to that time a Mr. and Mrs. Blackbume are recorded as members of the
church in Roxbury. His house was on Washington Street, nearly opposite the head of
Milk Street. He was made a freeman May 22, 1639, and on the " 22** of the i** month,''
1640, he gave the power of attorney to his wife, Elizabeth, "beinge now intended to goe
for owld England in the Shipp called the Desu-e." In 1641, Elizabeth Blackbume sold
the house and garden to Francis Lyle (1640), who served in the double capacity of
barber and surgeon.
Nehemiah Bourne (1638) arrived in America in 1635, ^ member of the "second
emigration." Savage says he resided in Charlestown in 1638. He and his wife were
Walter Blaokborne (1638). Authorities: throp^s Hist, of New Eng., Savage*8 Ed.; Suffolk
Savage's Gen, Diet ; Boston Records. County Records, II., 195 and 211; Drake's Gen.
Nehemiah Bourne (1638). AuTHORrriKs: Diet.
New Eng. Hist and Gen. Keg., 1854, 1873; Win-
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admitted into the Dorchester church in 1639. ^^ ^^ ^ "ship carpenter" ; removed to
Boston in 1640, and became a freeman June 2, 1641. In the winter of 1643-4, having
a taste for military affairs, he accompanied Col. Stoughton (1637) to England, and
became a major in Rainsburrow's regiment, of Cromwell's army. After the death of
Col. Stoughton (1637), Major Bourne (1638) returned to his family; but again went to
England, Dec. 19, 1646. He was in England in 1655 and also in 1661. When he went
to England in 1646, his vessel was armed with "one drake from Dorchester, a drake and
a sacre from the Castle and two sacres from Boston," which were loaned to him ; all to
be returned by June 10, 1647.
He next appears, March 2, 1649-50, in command of the great frigate, at Woolwich,
carrying two hundred and fifty men. Sept. 26, 1650, he was in command of the frigate
"Speaker," two hundred and seventy men and fifty-two guns. In May, 1652, Capt.
Bourne (1638) was appointed "rear admiral of the fleet of the Parliament of the
Commonwealth of England, and captain of the ship * St. Andrew,* of sixty guns." In
January, 1652-3, he became commissioner for the navy, and had charge of refitting
and victualling the vessels. He afterward was connected with the militia of the county
of Kent, but at the time of the Restoration fled to the Continent, and remained there
for some years.
His wife, Hannah, died June 18, 1684, and was buried on the south side of Bunhill
Fields Burial-Ground, where the ancient and honorable admiral was also buried in the
year 1691. His will, dated Feb. 11, 1690-91, was proved May 15, 1691.
Jame8 Browne (1638), of Charlestown, a glazier, married (i) Judith Cutting and
(2) Sarah Cutting. He was admitted a freeman in 1634. His name is the sixty-first on
the roll of the First Church in Charlestown. A remonstrance, signed by Charlestown
men, was presented to the General Couft, against the banishment of Rev. John Wheel-
wright. The document was held to be seditious, and the signers were called to an
account. Ten of them acknowledged their "sin," but James Browne (1638) and one
other refused to recant; whereupon the constables of Charlestown were ordered to
disann them unless they acknowledged their error, " or give other satisfaction for their
liberty." In 1640, he was granted a part of LovelPs Island on condition "that he set
up a stage and follow a trade of fishing there."
About 16610 he moved to Newbury, and afterward to Salem, where he died Nov. 13,
1676, aged seventy-one years.
Thoma8 Cheeseholm, or Chisholm (1638), of Cambridge, 1635, was admitted a
freeman March 3, 1636. He had a wife, Isabel, but they left no posterity. The first
person licensed by the General Court, Sept. 8, 1636, "to keepe a house of intertainment
at Newe Towne" was Thomas Cheeseholm (1638), a deacon of the church, and after
wards steward of Harvard College. - He was also licensed "to draw wine at Cambridge,"
May 13, 1640. His dwelling-house was on a lot at the northwest comer of Dunster and
Winthrop streets, adjoining the lot on which the first meeting-house was erected in
Cambridge. The first church edifice and the first tavern in Cambridge stood side by
side. He was by profession a tailor, and died at his residence, as above, Aug. 18, 1671.
Jama* Browne (1638). AuTHORrnES: Mem. Thomas Cheeseholm (1638). AuTHORrriEs:
Hist, of Boston, Vol. L; Wyman*s Charlestown Hist, of Cambridge, by Rev. Lucius R. Paige;
Genealogies and Estates, Vol. I.; Third Report, Mass. Col. Records, Vol. I., p. i8o; Savage's Gen.
Boston Rec. Com.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Keg., Diet.
1853 (will).
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Thomas Clarke (1638) was of Dorchester in 1630. He commenced his career in
that town, but was prominently connected later with Boston. He retained his property in
Dorchester until his death, and gave by will to the town, ;;^2o for its poor. His farm,
which he retained, as above, was situated on the south side of Jones's Hill. He sustained
a high reputation for integrity and independence. He was admitted a freeman in 1638,
and the same year joined the Dorchester church. He was selectman in 164 1 and 1642.
He removed his residence and business to Boston in 1644 or 1645, ^^ company with
other prominent Dorchester settlers, whose names are recorded among the founders of
the Old North Society, in 1650. Mr. Clarke's (1638) name is perpetuated by the name
of astreet and a wharf, at the north part of the city. He commanded the Suffolk Regi-
ment in 165 1, and the same year was chosen deputy from Boston. He was continued
in that office eighteen years, five of which he was speaker of the House. He was elected
assistant in 1673, and held that office until his decease, March 13, 1683. He was a
successful merchant, and owned several estates. In 1678, his shop goods inventoried
;^756, and six pieces of real estate were estimated at ;^i,395. In 1672, he succeeded
Major Lusher (1638) as sergeant-major.
In 1658, when the sanguinary law was passed condemning Quakers to death, he was
one of the two deputies who entered their dissent against the law. When the commis-
sioners of Charles II., in 1665, arrived in Boston, and threatened to annul the Massa-
chusetts charter, on account of the sympathy of the people for the Revolution, that
instrument was placed in the hands of Major Clarke (1638) and three others, for safe-
keeping. He was sent, with Mr. Pynchon, to New York, to represent the Bay Colony at
the transfer of Manhadoes from the Dutch to the English authorities, which was done
Aug. 27, 1664.
On the 30th of September, 1666, "Mrs. Clarke, the wife of Capt. Thomas Clarke
[1638], of Boston," had the offence charged against her, before the church in Dor-
chester, "of her reproachful and slanderous tongue against the Honored Governor
Richard Bellingham; and other lying expressions." After several meetings, "she,
manifesting no repentance," was excommunicated.
Upon the division of the Suffolk Regiment, in 1680, Boston constituted the First
Regiment, under Col. Clarke (1638) ; that part of Suffolk County now Norfolk was
created a new regiment, under William Stoughton. Major Clarke (1638) was lieutenant
of the Artillery Company in 1639 and 165 1, and captain in J653 and 1665. He made
his will in May, 1680, and it was proved March 22, 1683. "He was buried," says an
old almanac, "March 19th, 1683, with military honors."
At a church meeting in Dorchester, April 29, 1683, "John Minot came forth volun-
tarily and acknowledged his sin in being too much overcome with drinking on the day
of Major Clarke's funeral." Dr. T. M. Harris supposes Major Clarke (1638) to be one
of three brothers, — Bray, Joseph, and Thomas, — of Dorchester, 1630, commemorated
in an epitaph on a gravestone in that town : —
** Here lie three Qarks, their accounts are even,
Entered on earth, carried up to heaven."
Thomas Clarke (1638.) AuTHORrriES: Hist. Gen. Diet.; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. Company,
of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc; First and £d. 1842; Savage's Edition of Winthrop*s Hist, of
Fourth Reports of Boston Rec. Com.; Savage's NewEng.; Records of Mass. Bay.
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John Coggan (1638)^0! Boston, who has the distinction of being the "father of
Boston merchants/' lived on the opposite comer of State and Washington streets from
Capt Robert Keayne (1637). Below Mr. Coggan (1638), and on the next lot, Rev.
John Wilson, the first minister in Boston, a brother-in-law of Capt Keayne (1637) and
the preacher of the first election sermon before the Artillery Company, resided. Crooked
Lane, from State Street to Dock Square, ran through Mr. Wilson's land, and was, there-
fore, called Wilson's Lane. It is now the extension of Devonshire Street. John Coggan
(1638) was admitted a freeman Nov. 5, 1633, and opened the first shop in Boston,
March 4, 1633-4, on the above-named corner, which he purchased of Mr. Wilson. His
first wife, Ann Coggan, joined the church in Boston in July, 1634. His second wife,
Mary, dying on the 14th of January, 165 1, he married, on the loth of March following,
Mrs. Martha, the widow of Gov. Winthrop, the ceremony being performed by John
Endicott, Governor. She had previously been the widow of Thomas Coitmore (1639).
In January, 1635, for the raising of a new fortification on Fort Hill, Mr. Coggan (1638)
loaned five pounds to the town, and was made treasurer of the fund; and Aug. 12, 1636,
he subscribed the same amount as Capt. Keayne (1637), twenty shillings, at a meeting of
the richer inhabitants, for the maintenance of a free-school master. He was a selectman
of the town in 1634, 1639, and 1640, and was on a committee with Samuel Cole (1637),
Dec. 15, 1652, to receive money for the support of the president, fellows, or poor
scholars, at Harvard College. Besides other property, he owned in Boston a half acre
on the comer of Beacon and Tremont streets, opposite King's Chapel. He was an early
and liberal donor to Harvard College, and died April 27, 1658, leaving a large estate.
His daughter, Elizabeth, married Joseph Rock (1658).
George Cooke (1638), of Cambridge, arrived in Boston from London, in the ship
"Defence," in 1635, with an elder brother, Joseph (1640). In the ship's clearance, at
the custom-house, he is called, with others; servants of Roger Harlakenden, who also
settled in Cambridge. This was doubtless done to deceive the custom house officers, and
assure their emigration. George Cooke (1638) was born in 1610, and became a freeman
March 3, 1636. Immediately upon his arrival, in connection with his brother, he pur-
chased a large number of houses and lands of those who were about removing to Connec-
ticut. He was selectman in 1638, 1642, and 1643; deputy, or representative, in 1636
and from 1642 to 1645, — five years, — and was speaker of the House in 1645. While a
member of the House he was frequently placed on important committees, especially in
relation to military affairs. In 1645, he was elected one of the reserve commissioners
of the United Colonies. In 1636, he was appointed captain of the first train-band in
Cambridge, and had William Spencer (1637) for his lieutenant. He retained that
office at the organization of the militia in 1644. At the formation of a company in
Middlesex, May 14, 1645, ^^ ^^ placed at the head of it. He commanded the Artillery
Company in 1643, 2«id, while its captain, was sent by the court, with Humfrey Atherton
John Coggan (1638). Authorities: New <<John Coggan mar Mrs Martha Winthrop
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1855, ^^S^> '^775 M«™- ^^- ^ * ^^5^-" "" ^^ff'^^ Co. Files,
Hist, of Boston, Vol. I.; Hist of Dorchester; Sav- George Oooke (1638). AuTHORmES:
age's Gen. Diet; Report of Boston Rec. Com., Paige's Hist of Cambridge; Hist. Middlesex Co.,
1634-1660. Vol. ni., pp. 174, 177; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Win-
March 4, 1633, "John Coggan, merchant [set throp's Hist, of New Eng.; New Eng. Hist, and
up] the first thop." — mntkrop^s Journal, Vol. /., Gen. Reg., 1847.
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(1638), Edward Johnson (1637) and forty soldiers, to Patuxet, near Providence, in
Rhode Island, to arrest "Samuel Gorton and hfs company"; which they did, and
brought the prisoners to Boston. Winthrop gives a long detail of the military pomp and
ceremony on their return.
Near the close of 1645 ^^ returned to England, became a colonel in the army of
Parliament, and was " reported to be slain in the wars in Ireland, in 1652."
Suits were instituted by the family for the possession of his property in America, and
Oct. 5, 1652, the County Court empowered "Mr. Henry Dunster [1640] and* Mr.
Joseph Cooke [1640] to improve the estate of Col. George Cooke [1638], deceased,
for the good of Mary Cooke, the daughter of said Col. George Cooke [1638], deceased,
and also to dispose of the said Mary Cooke, for her education, as they shall apprehend
may be for her best good."
Col. Cooke (1638) probably resided on the northerly comer of Brighton and Eliot
streets, in Cambridge.
William Cutter (1638), a brother of Richard Cutter (1643), ^^ a resident of
Cambridge in 1636, and was admitted a freeman April 18, 1637. He had a grant of
land in Cambridge in 1648, and owned and occupied the estate at the southwest comer
of Dunster and Winthrop streets. He soon retumed to England, and, in 1653, resided
at Newcastle-upon-Tyne; at which date he empowered Edward Goffe, Elijah Corlett,
and Thomas Sweetman, of Cambridge, and Robert Hale (1644), oi Charlestown, to
collect debts due him in New England. He probably died without children, for Richard
Cutter (1643), six days before his own death, deeded, June 10, 1693, to his son William,
a house and lot in Cambridge, describing the premises as " formerly the right and proper
estate of William Cutter [1638], my brother, deceased, and from him descended to me
as my lawful right of inheritance."
Nathaniel Duncan (1638) was the second person named in the charter, but did not
sign the roll until 1638. He was one of the early settlers in Dorchester, where he was a
merchant. He appears in the town records as a grantee of land in 1633 and 1637,
selectman of the town from 1635 to 1645, one of the six who first signed the church
covenant with Mr. Mather, was admitted a freeman in 1635, removed to Boston in
1645, and resided on State Street, in the house next to Capt. Keayne's (1637). He
joined the Old North Church in Boston in 1655, was a vote commissioner in Boston in
1646, and he represented the town for several years in the General Court. He was
lieutenant of the first train-band organized in Dorchester, in 1636, and was afterwards its
captain. He never held any office in the Military Company of the Massachusetts, prob-
ably on account of his advanced age, as he does not appear to have held any 'position in
the colonial militia when it was reorganized in 1644.- Johnson says, "He was learned
in the Latin and French tongues, and a very good accountant ; whereupon he was called
to the place of auditor-general for the country." His son, Nathaniel Duncan, Jr., was
admitted into the Artillery Company in 1642, and his son, Peter Duncan, was admitted
in 1654.
William Cutter (1638). AUTHORmES: Sav- port of Boston Rec.Com., 1634-1660; Hist, of Dor-
age's Gen. Diet.; Paige's Hist of Cambridge. Chester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc; Records of Mass.
Nathaniel Dunoan (1638). Authorities: Bay.
Drake's Hist, of Boston; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Re-
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At the Quarterly General Court held Sept. i, 1635, appeared the first grand jury of
the country, " who presented above one hundred offences, and, among others, some of
the magistrates." Of this court was Capt. Nathaniel Duncan (1638), from Dorchester.
Capt. Duncan (1638) was also a member of the court which banished Mrs. Hutchinson
in 1637, and disfranchised Capt. Underhill (1637). The same court disarmed her
sympathizers, who were ordered "to deliver their arms at Capt. Keayne's [1637] before
the 30th of November, under penalty of ten pounds for every default."
March 12, 1638, the General Court voted: "Natha Duncan, of Dorchester, is
licensed to sell wine and strong water"; and in 1645 ^^ was elected by that body
auditor-general of the province.
By the following order, it appears that Dorchester did its share in 1664, in fortifying
Castle Island : " 20 of the 3 mo. 1664. It is ordered by a major vote of the town, that
the raters shall make a rate of one hundred pounds towards the fortification of Castle
Island, and providing powder, and shot and other for the great guns ; to be delivered
into the hands of Nathaniel Duncan [1638] and Humfrey Atherton [1638], overseers of
the work, who are to be accountable to the town for the disposing of it."
Capt Nathaniel Duncan died about 1668.
Philip Eliot (1638), of Roxbury, came to America in April, 1635, in the "Hope-
well." His name is not in the custom-house list, though those of his wife and children
are. They were from Nazing, England, the seat of the family. He was admitted a
freeman May 26, 1636, and was a deacon of the church of which his brother. Rev. John
Eliot, the apostle to the Indians, was pastor. He represented the town in the General
Court for four years, from 1654 to 1657. He resided in Roxbury, west of Stony Brook
and south of Heath Street, having for his nearest neighbors James Astwood (1638) and
Isaac Johnson (1645). Between 1636 and 1640, he is recorded as being the possessor
of three hundred and thirty-three acres of land. The most northerly resident of these
three mentioned, " his house, bam and houselot of three acres on Stony River, cast "
was Philip Eliot (1638). He "was a right godly and diligent person, who used to
accompany " his brother, Rev. John, in his work among the Indians. The Rev. John
Eliot left this record concerning his brother Philip (1638) in the records of the "Church
at Roxborough " : " Philip Eliot [1638] he dyed about the 22^ of the 8' month 157. he
was a man of peace, & very faithful, he was many years in the office of a Deakon w^ he
discharged faithfully, in his latter years he was very lively usefuU & active for God, &
his cause. The Lord gave him so much acceptanc in the hearts of the people y* he
dyed under many of the offices of trust y* are usually put upon men of his rank, for
besides his office of a Deakon, he was a Deputy to the Gen. Court, he was a Comissioner
for the govnm* of the town, he was one of the 5 men to order the prudential affairs of
the town ; & he was chosen to be Feofee of the Publick Schoole in Roxbury."
He died Oct. 22, 1657.
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Femys (1638). On the oldest list of officers of the Company, as lieutenant
1640, appears the name "Capt Femys." Mr. Whitman adopted the name
Philip Eliot (1638). Authorities: Savage's Femyt (1638). Authorities; Re-
Gen. Diet; Drake's Hist of Roxbury; Report of port of Rec. Com.» Boston, 1630-1699, p. C2;
Rec. Com., Vol. VI., Roxbury; will in New Eng. Savage*s Gen. Diet. (Vermaes); see will of Alice
Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854. Fermace, New Eng. Gen. and Hist. Reg., 1854.
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William, adding, "He might be one of those who became early discontented and
therefore returned to England."
The pronunciation sounds like Fermase, Fermace, or Formais. Mark Fermace was
of Salem in 1638 ; was admitted to the church there Sept 22, 1639, and became a free-
man May 13, 1640, when the name is spelled Formais. Savage says, he was probably a
son of widow Alice Vermaes, whose daughter Abigail was admitted to the church in
Salem in 1640, and married Edward Hutchinson (1638) after being the widow of
Robert Button, of Boston. Alice, then of Boston, died Feb. 9, 1655-6, and Edward
Hutchinson (1638) was named her executor; but Mark is not mentioned, nor her other
son, Benjamin, implying they had previously died. Her name as attached to her will is
Alice Fermace. Mark Fermace being a brother- in-law of Edward Hutchinson (1638),
who was very active in the affairs of the Company, gives much probability to the suppo-
sition that Capt. Femys was really Mark Fermace.
William French (1638), of Cambridge, came from England with Col. George Cooke
(1638) and Joseph Cooke (1640), both of whom settled in Cambridge. On the roll
of the Company it is simply, "Lieut. French." Whitman decided it meant "Lieut
(Thomas) French (Jr)." Thomas French, Jr., was not made a freeman until 1674,
was never a member of the First Church, nor is anything given of him except that he
was in Ipswich in 1638. The sketch of Lieut. Thomas French, Jr., given in Whitman's
History of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, edition of 1842, is an outline
of Thomas French, of Boston, who moved to Ipswich in 1639, and died there that year,
therefore could not have been ensign of the Company in 1650. Neither Thomas, Jr., of
Ipswich, nor Thomas of Boston is found to have been in military service.
Lieut French of the Artillery Company is probably the William French (1638) of
Cambridge, who came to America with the two Cookes (1638 and 1640), who settled
in the same town with them, and was a military man. He was a tailor, and, having
arrived in 1635, became a freeman March 3, 1636, on the same day as his two friends
above mentioned. He became a lieutenant in the military company at Cambridge, and
resided on the westerly side of Dunster Street, about midway between Harvard Square
and Mount Auburn Street. He bought that estate in 1639, ^^^ sold it to William Barrett,
June 10, 1656. About 1653, he removed to Billerica, and was the first representative
from that town, 1660 and 1663. He wrote a tract, entitled, " Strength out of Weakness,"
written in the interest of the instruction of Indians. It was published in London in 1652.
He died, when holding the office of captain of an artillery company in Billerica, Nov.
20, 1 68 1, aged seventy-eight years. He was junior sergeant of the Artillery Company in
1643, first sergeant in 1646, and its ensign in 1650.
John Gore (1638), of Roxbury in 1635, became a freeman April 18, 1637. A
correspondent of the Boston Transcript^ over date of May 3, 1867, writes : "John Gore
[1638], who fled from the persecutions in England, is said to have been the first of the
name who emigrated to New England. He landed at Boston, and thence took up his
residence at Roxbury. Going over Boston Neck, Mrs. Gore was carried by two men, as
William French (1638). AUTHORmss: Sav- Family; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury; Report of Rec.
age's Gen. Diet.; Paige's Hist of Cambridge. Com., Boston, Vol. VI.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen.
John Oope (1638). Authorities: Savage's Reg., 1854, 1877.
Gen. Diet; W. H. Whitmore's Genealogy of Gore
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l3ie ground was wet and swampy. Arriving at Roxbury, the men stopped with their fair
burden on a small hill, when Mrs. Gore, who was much fatigued, exclaimed, ' This is
Paradise,' and the spot was thenceforth named 'Paradise HilL'" John Gore (1638)
and wife, Rhoda, had ten children, of whom two were sons, viz., John and Samuel, from
whom Capt. John Gore (1743), Lieut. Stephen Gore (1773), Samuel Gore (1786), ancf
Lieut Christopher Gore (1814), were descended.
John Gore (1638), the emigrant, a farmer, who joined the Artillery Company in
1638, was clerk of the Company in 1655, and he died, June 2, 1657. The old Gore
homestead, described in the book of " Houses and Lands " as containing four acres,
west of Stony River, bounded on the way leading to the landing-place and tide mill,
was on the southwest side of Tremont Street, just beyond the raiboad crossing, and
extended to Parker Street. A brick block now covers the site of the Gore house, which
was taken down in 1876. The name is perpetuated by Gore Avenue, which traverses a
part of the original estate.
Samuel Green (1638), of Cambridge, son of Bartholomew, of Cambridge, probably
came over with his father in 1632. He was admitted to be a freeman March 4, 1635,
and became a printer. He was town clerk from 1694 to 1697, and clerk of the writs
from 1652 until a late period, if not to the end of life. He is principally celebrated as a
printer, the conductor of the Cambridge printing-office about half a century, and the
ancestor of a very numerous race of printers. Mr. Green (1638) took charge of the
press in Cambridge about 1649. Isaiah Thomas, in his History of Printing, gives a
catalogue of books published under Mr. Green's (1638) superintendence, among which
were the Indian New Testament, 1661, the Indian Bible, 1663, and a second edition of
the same, six years in press, completed in 1685. He was deeply interested in military
matters. He served as sergeant in the expedition against Gorton, in September, 1643 >
was appointed ensign in 1660, lieutenant in 1686, and was commissioned captain in 1689,
when seventy-five years old, which position he seems to have held until his decease.
Before 1638, his father, Bartholomew, had moved to the southwest comer of Ash and
Brattle streets, and Capt. Samuel Green (1638) resided later on the northerly side of
Mount Auburn Street, between Holyoke and Dunster streets. The latter homestead
passed out of the hands of the family in 1707.
Of Capt. Samuel Green (1638), it was stated, in an obituary notice of his son, Bar-
tholomew, printed in the Boston News-Letter, Jan. 4, 1733, "This Capt. Green was a
commission officer of the military company at Cambridge, who chose him for above sixty
years together ; and he died there, Jan. i, 1701-2, aged eighty-seven, highly esteemed
and beloved both for piety and a martial genius. He took such great delight in the
military exercise, that the arrival of their training days would always raise his joy and
spirit ; and when he was grown so aged that he could not walk, he would be carried out
in hie chair into the field, to view and order his company."
Samuel Qreen (1638). Authorities: Paige's the first name of Mr. Green as Richard, but " upon
Hist of Cambridge; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Isaiah slight information.*' In the second, he substitutes
Thomas's Hist, of Printing. John therefor. For this latter, though the given
Whitman, in his first edition of the History of name is wanting on the roll, we have substituted
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, gives Samuel as by far the more probable.
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Stephen Greensmith (1638), of Boston, in 1636 was a freeman. He is mentioned
in the town records of Boston, Oct. 17, 1636. At the General Court, "i** mo. 9**", 1636,"
"one Stephen Greensmith, for saying that all the ministers, except A. B. C. (Cotton,
Wheelwright, and, as he thought. Hooker) did teach a covenant of works, was censured
to acknowledge his fault in every church and fined ;£4o.'* His sentence also required
sureties in ;;£ioo. In the Addenda of Winthrop, " [1637] 7***, 25, James Penn and
Edward Bendall [1638], did bind themselves, their heirs and executors, to pay unto the
Treasurer, within three months, £40, for the fine of Stephen Greensmith [1638]."
Savage observes, " Marks are drawn across this paragraph, but it is evident that it was
designed by the author to express the discharge of the obligation ; for in the margin is
written, 'paid by ;£20 in wampum and ;^20 by debt to Robert Saltonstall [1638].*"
Whitman observes, " He must have been a man of some note, if we consider his sureties.
He appealed to the King, but the court in all cases disallowed appeals, and he was
committed until sentence be performed. Alas ! how cruel is ecclesiastical bondage !
This man had no money — for he paid his fine by strings of Indian beads, and con-
tracting a debt to the benevolent Saltonstall [1638], who probably lent him or advanced
the remainder to liberate him from prison." Savage says, "Stephen Greensmith [1638]
was more than once prosecuted for freedom of speech."
Samuel Hall (1638), of Ipswich in 1636, was in this country in 1633. Late in the
latter year, he went with Oldham and others on an exploring expedition to the westward,
and having discovered the Connecticut River, or, as it was then called, the "Fresh River,"
returned from the wilderness in January, 1634. He went to England in the latter year,
and returned in the spring of 1635, "aged 25," in the ship "EHzabeth and Ann." After
some years he went home again, and died in 1680 at Langford, near Maldon, Essex
County, England.
John Harrison (1638), originally of Boston, settled in Salisbury in 1640, and returned
to Boston in 1641 or 1642. Gleaner, in the Boston Transcript oi July 31, 1855, informs
us that "the first rope-maker in Boston was John Harrison, A D. 1642." His rope-walk
or " rope-field," ten feet ten inches wide, is now covered by Purchase Street, beginning
at the foot of Summer Street. Thus the range of lots on High Street used to extend to
the water, separated, however, into two parts by Harrison's rope-walk, " or more recently
by Purchase Street. In 1736, it became the property of the town," and, having been
acquired by purchase, was called Purchase Street. Harrison (1638) probably made the
cordage for the "Trial," the first ship built in Boston. He had a monopoly of the rope-
making business until 1662, when John Heyman, of Charlestown, was permitted by the
selectmen to set up posts for making fish-lines only. Mr. Harrison (1638) objected,
appealed to the selectmen, got a decision in his favor, and the permit to Mr. Heyman
was withdrawn. He was admitted a freeman June 2, 1641, and, with his wife, joinecj the
First Church in February, 1644. Their daughter Ann married John Marion, who joined
Stephen Qreensmith (1638). Authorities: necticut November 3 [1633], came now home,
Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Hist of New Eng. ; having lost themselves and endured much misery.
Savage's Gen. Diet. They informed us, that the small-pox was gone as
Samuel Hall (1638). AuTHORrnES : Savage's far as any Indian plantation was known to the west,
Gen. Diet.; Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng., Sav- and much people dead of it, by reason whereof
age's Ed.; Felt's Hist of Ipswich. they could have no trade." — Winthrop" s Hist, of
"Hdl and the two others, who went to Con- New Eng,, VoL /., /. 123. *
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the Artillery Company in 1691. Richard Gridley (1658) owned the land from Fort
Hill north to Summer Street, and as Gridley's land lay on three sides of Harrison's lot,
it is probable that Mr. Harrison (1638) purchased his "rope-field" of Richard Gridley
(1658).
Thomas Hawkins (1638), of Dorchester, was a shipwright in London. He had a
grant of land at Charlestown, in 1636, though then living in Dorchester, where he
remained several years. He became a freeman May 22, 1639, and in that year was
deputy for Dorchester. He lived on Rock (now Savin) Hill, near the fort built in 1633,
and where "y* great guns" were mounted in 1639. He was a large landholder, owning
a piece of ground at Bass Neck, now the southerly part of Harrison Square. His farm
was in that part of Dorchester now Quincy, at the Farm Meadows, and adjoined the
Newbury farm. Hawkins's Brook, a small stream named for him, crosses Columbia
Street. He removed to Boston in 1643, and in 1644 was colleague deputy from Boston,
with Edward Gibbons (1637). He was jointly concerned with Gen Gibbons (1637) in
helping La Tour, and commanded about seventy men, who joined in the expedition under
him as commander-in-chief, in 1643. He would not gratify La Tour by breaking
neutrality and fighting D'Aulnay, but gave his men leave to volunteer, which some did,
and burnt his mill and some standing com, after which they returned safely to Boston
with his ships, bringing four hundred moose-skins and four hundred beaver-skins.
In 1645, Capt Hawkins (1638) built at Boston the famous ship "Seafort," of foiu*
hundred tons, " and had set her out," says Winthrop, " with much strength of ordnance
and ornament of carving and painting, etc." He was cast away on the coast of Spain,
but returned to England, and " being employed in a voyage the next year, was cast away
at the same place."
Capt Thomas Hawkins (1638) was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1642 and
1643, and captain in 1644, "being the only instance," says Whitman, "known of the
like in the Company."
He died about 1648. His widow, Mary, married, June 26, 1654, Capt Robert Fenn,
and Feb. 27, 1662, Henry Shrimpton. His inventory, taken July 26, 1654, speaks of a
house, bam, and one hundred and eighty acres of land in Dorchester, " over the water,"
valued at ^^257 ; house and land at Boston, ;£2oo ; one half of ship "Peregrine," in
England, ;£lS> etc. ; total inventory, ;£900. His son Thomas joined the Artillery Com-
pany in 1649. Capt Thomas Hawkins (1638) bought a lot of Edward Bendall (1638),
upon which the former is supposed to have built the house which became known as the
**01d Ship Tavem," or " Noah's Ark," comer of North and Clark streets, and stood until
1866. Capt. Hawkins's ship-yard, where the "Seafort" was built in 1645, was on the
opposite water front. The Memorial History of Boston says of him : Capt. Hawkins was
" a busy, restless ship-builder, who owned a ship-yard near his house, made many voyages,
was cast away three times, and, at length, as if determined to show that he was not bom
to be hanged, lost his life by shipwreck. In the apportionment of his estate, ' his dn'ck
Thomas Hawkins (1638). AirrHORmES: Hawkinses ship (God being pleased to send him
Savage's Edition of Winthrop*8 Hist; Hist, of Dor- [Hawkins] to heaven by the way)." His will is
Chester, by Dorchester Antiq. and Hist. Soc; Sav- recorded in Suffolk Records, III., loi.
age's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., The contract between La Tour and Capt. Ed-
1851, 1854, 1855, 1879; Drake's Landmarks of ward Gibbons (1637) and Capt. Thomas Hawkins
Boston. (1638), dated June 30, 1643, is recorded in the
In November, 1648, Winthrop writes his son Suflfolk Registry of Deeds,
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house and lands ' were set out to his widow, from whom indirectly it passed to one John
Viall, or Vyal, by whom it was kept as an inn, or ordinary, as far back as 1655. It was
in a room in this inn that Sir Robert Carr, the royal commissioner, assaulted the con-
stable, and wrote the defiant letter to Gov. Leverett [1639]. The house was built of
English brick, laid in the English bond ; it had deep, projecting jetties, Lutheran attic
windows, and floor timbers of the antique triangular shape ; it was originally two stories
high, but a third story had been added by a later occupant. A large crack in the front
wall was supposed to have been caused by the earthquake of 1663, 'which made all New
England tremble.' "
He had one son, Thomas (1649), and five daughters. Of these latter, Elizabeth was
the second wife of Adam Winthrop (1642), and after his decease she married, May 3,
1654, John Richards (1644) ; Abigail, for her third husband, married, Nov. 28, 1689,
Hon. John Foster, and Hannah married Elisha Hutchinson (1670).
Valentine Hill (1638), of Boston in 1636, a merchant, was admitted to be a free-
man May 13, 1640, and on June 12, 1640, was ordained a deacon of the First, or Boston,
Church. He was a man of great public spirit, and in 1641 was a grantee, with others,
of the Town, or Bendall's, Dock. He was elected selectman of Boston, Dec. 6, 1641, and
served until March 18, 1647. His residence in Boston was on Washington Street,
opposite the present Boston Globe office. He sold it, just prior to his moving to Dover,
to Capt William Davis (1643). It was probably in a building on this site that the first
number of the Boston News-Letter was published, April 24, 1704. In 1643, the General
Court incorporated a "company of adventurers," consisting of Mr. Valentine Hill (1638),
Capt. Robert Sedgwick (1637), Mr. William Tyng (1638), treasurer, Mr. Franc Norton
(1643), Mr. Thomas Clarke (1638), Joshua Hewes (1637), and William Aspinwall
(1643), to extend the trade of Boston into new parts.
Valentine Hill was of Dover, N. H., about 1649, ^^<^ represented that town in the
House of Deputies from 1652 to 1655 inclusive, and in 1657. His second wife was
Mary, daughter of Gov. Theophilus Eaton, of New Haven. He died in 1661.
John Hull (1638), of Dorchester, a blacksmith, was one of the first settlers of that
town. He was admitted to be a freeman Aug. 7, 1632 ; had a share in the division of
the Neck lands in 1637, and also in other divisions of land in Dorchester. He is styled
captain, but was never captain of the Artillery Company. John (1638), of Dorchester,
was a brother of Robert, of Boston, who also was a blacksmith The latter, Robert, inras
the father of John Hull (1660), of Boston, the goldsmith and mint-master. John Hull
(1660) of Boston is believed to have served his time with John (1638) of Dorchester.
The latter was a deputy for Dorchester in 1634, was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1652, and died July 28, 1666, aged seventy- three years.
Edward Hutchinson (1638), son of William and Ann (Marbury) Hutchinson, of
Lincolnshire, England, bom about May 28, 1613, is called "Jr.," to distinguish him
from his uncle. He came over before his parents, while a single man, in 1633, with
Valentine Hill (1638). Authorities: Sav- John Hull (1638). Authorities: Savage's
age's Gen. Diet.; Reports of Rec. Com., Boston, Gen. Diet.; Hist, of Dorchester, by Dorchester
1634-1660; Mem. Hist of Boston; New Eng. Hist Antiq. and Hist. Soc.
and Gen. Reg., 1853; Wentworth Genealogy.
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Rev. John Cotton, his uncle, Edward Hutchinson, and other prominent persons. He
became a member of the First Church Aug. 10, 1634, and on the 3d of September next
following was admitted to be a freeman. Mr. Hutchinson (1638) married (i), Oct. 13,
1636, Catherine Hamby, of Ipswich, England, who died about 1650-1, and (2) Abigail
Vermaies, widow of Robert Button. He had by the first wife seven, and by the second
four, children. Elisha, his eldest son, joined the Artillery Company in 1660. Thomas
Savage (1637) married Faith, a sister of Edward, Jr. (1638). The latter was junior
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1641, heutenant in 1654, and captain in 1657. He
was deputy for Boston in 1658.
Edward Hutchinson, Jr. (1638), was disarmed in 1637, for supporting the views of
his mother, Mrs. Ann Hutchinson, and, in 1642, was sent with John Leverett (1639) on
an embassy to the Narraganset Indians. He commanded a company in the expedition
into the Nipmug country, at the commencement of King Philip's War, in 1675, under
the command of Thomas Savage (1637), his brother-in-law. Edward (1638) was
wounded in an engagement with the Indians, four or five miles from Brookfield, on the
2d of August, and died of his wounds at Marlboro, Aug. 19, 1675, aged sixty-two years.
His remains were buried in that town. "Thus he, who, with his mother, was persecuted,
poured out his blood in the service of that uncharitable country."
"To his honor, he entered his dissent against the sanguinary law of 1658, for
punishing the Quakers with death on their return to the colony after banishment"
James Johnson (1638), of Boston in 1635, a glover, was admitted to be a freeman
May 25, 1636. His wife, Margaret, died March 28, 1643, ^°d he afterward married
Abigail, a daughter of Elder Thomas Oliver, and sister of John (1637), James (1640),
Peter (1643), and Samuel Oliver (1648). He became a member of the First Church in
Boston, April 10, 1636, and was a deacon thereof in 1655. James Johnson (1638)
owned a piece of upland and marsh, which he sold, in 1662, to Thomas Hawkins (1649),
and subsequently, having passed through several hands, it became, in 1743, the property
of Dr. William Douglass. When Dr. Douglass died, in 1754, mention is made of his
mansion house in Green Dragon Lane, which was a passage in the direction of the
present Union Street, and upon which his house abutted. Ten years later, the sister of
Douglass conveyed it to the Lodge of St. Andrew, A. F. and A. M., and it afterwards
became celebrated as the Green Dragon Tavern. Mr. Johnson (1638) also had a garden
on Tremont Street, between Winter and West, which in the early part of this century
constituted a part of the celebrated "Washington Gardens." He once owned the marsh,
comer of what is now Batterymarch Street and Liberty Square, where, in 1673, was
Edward Hutchinson (1638). Authorities: captain's place of the Three County Troop, the
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, 1865, 1866; Court grants his request." — /Vrf)r</j of Mass. Bay,
Kurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co.; Savage's Edition of Vol. K, /. 17.
Winlhrop'sHist; Mather's Magnalia; Drake's Hist. "[1676] Sept. 26, Tuesday, one ey'd John,
of Boston; Report of Boston Rec. Com., 1634- 1660. Maliompe, Sagamore of Quapaug, General at Lan-
May 28, 1659, "in answtr to the request of caster &c Jtthro (the father) walk to the gallows,
the troopers lately raised in the counties of Essex, One ey'd John accuses Sag. John to have fired the
Suffolk and Middlesex, for the Courts confirmation first at Quapaug, and killed Capt. Hutchinson
of their oflScers, the Court judgeth it meet to allow [1638]." — StivaU's Diary ^ Vol. /., /. 22.
and confirm Edward Hutchinson to be their Cap- James Johnson (1638). Authorities: Re-
tain." — Records of Mass, Bay^ Vol. /K, Part /., port of Boston Rec. Com., 1 634-1 660; Savage's Gen.
p, 369. Diet.; Mem. Hist, of Boston; New Eng. Hist, and
Oct. 7, 1674, **in answer to the motion of Capt Gen. Reg., 1877; ^"^ see will of Thomas Oliver,
Edward Hutchinson that he might lay down his New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854.
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situated the Blue Bell Tavern, the name of which in 1692 was the Castle Tavem.
Other property belonging to James Johnson (1638) is defined in the introduction
to the Memorial History of Boston.
From the Records of the Town of Boston, 1634-60, as printed by the commis-
sioners, it appears that James Johnson (1638) was called sergeant in 1643, "liftt" in
1652, and captain in 1656. Grants of land from the town were made to him in 1636,
1637, and 1638.
Feb. 27, 1642, James Johnson (1638), with others, received permission of the
selectmen to use land "neare James Davis, his house," "for the watering of their
leather." James Davis's house was on the north side of Milk Street, at the shore. In
1660, the liberty granted to James Johnson (1638) and others, leather-dressers, was
revoked unless a rental of forty shillings per annum was paid to the town. In 1643,
his name is associated with those of the foremost in the Artillery Company. Jan. 8 of
that year, at a " general towns-meeting," it was agreed " that the Fortification begun
upon the Fort Hill, and a worke for that end some where about Walter Merryes* Point
shall be raised. For the ordering of which Capt. Keayne [1637], Capt. Hawkins [1638],
Ensigne Savage [1637], Sergt. Hutchinson [1638], Sergt. Johnson [1638], and Sergt.
Oliver [1637] " were chosen. On the i8th of March, 1644, the above mentioned,
with Capt. Gibbons (1637), were appointed by the town, to see that the work which the
town has to do at the Castle is completed, at the expense of the town. James Johnson
(1638) was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1644, and lieutenant in 1658.
John Johnson (1638), of Roxbury, came, probably, in the fleet with Winthrop,
bringing his wife, Margery, and several children. Margery Johnson was buried June 9,
1655, and Mr. Johnson (1638) married (2) Grace, widow of Barnabas Fawer. He
became a freeman May 18, 163 1, was a deputy at the first General Court in 1634, and for
fifteen years afterwards ; consequently, was a member the year the charter of the Artil-
lery Company was granted. He was appointed surveyor-general of arms and ammunition
in 1644. He was a constable in Roxbury, chosen Oct. 19, 1630, and in July, 1632, and
was one of the founders of the church in Roxbury, of which Rev. John Eliot was the first
pastor.
Mr. Drake thus describes his estate : " Upon the westerly side of the street [Rox-
bury], beginning at the boundary line, was John Johnson's estate of eight acres, including
the * house, barn, and houselot on the back side of his orchard, and buildings lying
together, with liberty to inclose the swamp and brook before the same, not annoying any
highway.' " He kept a tavern in Roxbury Street, and was a man of great esteem and
influence. He was one of the embryo parliament of 1632, " for every town chose two
men to be at the next court, to advise with the Governor and Assistants," etc. Of this
earliest meeting of representatives of the people were John Johnson (1638), of Roxbury;
Robert Wright (1643), o^ Lynn; Edward Gibbons (1637) and Abraham Palmer (1639),
of Charlestown, and William Spencer (1637), of New Town (Cambridge). He was the
person designated by the General Court as "Goodman Johnson," to whom the arms of
the Roxbury adherents to Mrs. Ann Hutchinson were to be delivered. He was appointed,
with one Woodward, Sept. 6, 1638, " if he can spare the time, or another to be got in [his}
John Johnion( 1638). Authorities: Drake's Hist, of New Eng.; Drake's Gen. Diet.; New
Hist, of Roxbury; Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1855 (will), 1879.
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room, to lay out the most southermost part of Charles River, and to have five shillings a
day a piece."
Under date of Feb. 6, 1645, Winthrop says, "John Johnson [1638], the Surveyor
General of Ammunition, a very industrious and faithful man in his place, having built a fair
house in the midst of the town, with divers bams and outhouses, it fell on fire in the day
time, no man knowing by what occasion, and there being in it seventeen barrels of the
country's powder, and many arms, all was suddenly burnt and blown up, to the value of
four or five hundred pounds, wherein a special providence of God appeared, for, he, being
from home, the people came together to help and many were in the house, no man
thinking of the powder till one of the company put them in mind of it, whereupon they
all withdrew, and soon after the powder took fire and blew up all about it, and shook the
houses in Boston and Cambridge, so as men thought it had been an earthquake, and
carried great pieces of timber a good way off, and some rags and such light things beyond
Boston meeting house. There. being then a stiff gale south, it drove the fire from the
other houses in the town (for this was the most northerly) otherwise it had endangered
the greatest part of the town. This loss of our powder was the more observable, in two
respects : ist. Because the court had not taken that care they ought, to pay for it, having
been owing for divers years. 2d. In that, at the court before, they had refused to help
our countrymen in Virginia, who had written to us for some for their defence against the
Indians, and also to help our brethren of Plimouth in their want." At this fire the first
book of records of the town of Roxbury was destroyed.
He died Sept. 30, 1659. In his will of same date, proved Oct. 15 next following,
he gives his dwelling-house and lands to his wife diuing her life, and after " unto my
five children, to be equally divided, my eldest son having a double portion therein,
according to the Word of God."
He was clerk of the Artillery Company from 1638 to 1640 inclusive.
Benjamin Keayne (1638), of Boston, only son of Capt. Robert Keayne (1637), of
Boston, founder and first commander of the Artillery Company, was born in London,
and at the age of sixteen years came to America with his parents, in the " Defence," in
1635. He was admitted to be a freeman Sept. 6, 1639, having married, before June 9,
1639, Sarah, daughter of Gov. Thomas Dudley. They had one daughter, Hannah.
Savage says, " He lived a short time in Lynn," was active in the military, and became
senior sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1641. About 1644, having made "an
unhappy and uncomfoi:table match," as his father calls it in his famous will, Benjamin
(1638) returned to London and repudiated his wife. "This union, with other unfavor-
able circumstances," says Savage, " perhaps compelled the son to return to the land of
his fathers." He entered the service of the great Protector, and served as major in
Col. Stephen Winthrop's (1641) regiment, which was engaged in active service under
the Earl of Manchester. He died in England in 1668, having made his will and signed
it in Glasgow in 1654.
Feb. 18, 1639, Benjamin Keayne (1638) was granted "a great lot at Mount Wol-
laston," and Jan. 27, 1640, two hundred acres additional "at the Mount." In the colonial
Benjamin Keayne (1638). Authorities: Mass. Bay, Vol. IV., Part 2; Whitman's Hist. A.
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Savage's Edition o! Winthrop's and H. A. Company.
Hist.; Suffolk Deeds, Vols. I. andU.; Records of
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records, Benjamin Keayne (1638) has the prefix of respect, and, as no aspersions against
him are on record, it is probable that his life was darkened and made sorrowful by an
unfortunate marriage. Letters from him, written to his "Worshipful, honored father
Thomas Dudley," and to "Mr. John Cotton," dated London, 1646 and 1647, are
given in the Records of Suffolk Deeds, Liber I , pp. 83, 84. The property owned by
Benjamin Keayne (1638) in Lynn is defined in the book last mentioned, pp. iii, 112,
and 147.
Sarah (Dudley) Keayne was disciplined by the church in November, 1646, and was
excommunicated in October, 1647. She was sadly degraded, and after the repudiation
seems to have lived with one Pacey. Who he was, his given name, residence, or calling,
are alike unknown. Gov. Dudley and Capt. Robert Keayne (1637) give us no infor-
mation, though both mention her in their wills.
Capt. Keayne (1637), in his will, says, " My minde & will further is that whatsoever
I have given in this my will to my Grandchild Hannah Keayne as hir legacy & portion,
whether it be the first three hundred pounds or any other gift that may befall hir out of
my estate by vertue of this my will be so ordered & disposed that hir unworthy mother
(sometimes the unnaturall & unhappy wife of my son, that proud & disobedient daughter-
in-law to my selfe & wife) M" Sarah Dudley now Sarah Pacye may have no part or benefit
in or by what I have thus bestowed upon her daughter."
It is recorded in Boston Town Books: "September 25, 1654, Mr. John Floyd is
hereby fined five shillings for Receiving Mrs Pacey into his house as inmate"; also,
"April 27, 1655, Mis [tress] Pacy is admitted an inhabitant, provided M' Bradstreet, or
John Johnson (1638) and William Parkes (1638) of Roxbury give security to save the
towne from all charges that may arise by her."
Sarah (Dudley) (Keayne) Pacy died Nov. 3, 1659, when her estate, as by inventory
sworn to by Capt. James Johnson (1638), was less than ten pounds. It was given by
the court to her daughter, Hannah Keayne.
Hannah, the only child of Major Benjamin Keayne (1638), was well provided for
by her grandfather, Capt. Robert Keayne (1638), who appointed guardians to assist his
wife " to dispose of her for her future education unto some such wise and godly mistress
or family, where she may have her carnal disposition most of all subdued and reformed
by strict discipline ; and also that they would show like care and assist in seasonable
time to provide some fit and godly match proportionate to her estate and condition that
she may live comfortable and be fit to do good in her place, and not to suffer her to be
circumvented or to cast away hers, upon some swaggering gentleman or other, that will
look more after the enjoyment [of] what she hath, than live in the fear of God and true
love to her." Hannah Keayne, granddaughter of Capt. Robert (1637), was married Dec.
II, 1657, by Gov. John Endicott, to Edward Lane, a merchant from London. In Suffolk
Deeds, Liber III., p. 77, is given an instrument called "Articles of Agreement had mad
Concluded vpon by and betweene Anna Keayne Widdow late wife of Cap* Robert Keayne
of Boston m'chant, and . . . Edw*^ Lane of Boston aforesaid m'^chant (who is shortly to
marry with Anna Keayne Grandchild to the Late Robert Keayne and Anna his wife) in
Reference to the said Anna Keayne the Elder her surrendering vp in Open Court hir
executrix ship to the said last will and Testament of the said Robert Keayne to the said
Edward Lane," etc. This agreement was duly signed Nov. 28, 1657. Edward Lane
came from London to Boston in 1656, aged thirty-six, having bought, in 165 1, an estate
in Boston of Capt. Robert Harding (1637). Edward and Hannah (Keayne) Lane had
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two children, Ann and Edward, the former dying in infancy. In 1663, he sold his
property in Maiden, and died soon after.* Edward I^ne, Jr., bom 1662, became Edward
Paige, and died in Leyden, and was buried there. His grave was discovered by Rev,
Dr. Dexter.
Nicholas Paige (1693) came from Pl)rmouth, England, to Boston, in 1665. He
soon after married Hannah, widow of Edward Lane, and daughter of Benjamin Keayne
(1638). He was a prominent citizen, active in military matters, and in 1695 was
captain of the Artillery Company. His wife, the granddaughter of Capt. Robert Keayne
(1637), seems not to have improved upon the generous bequests and earnest advice of
her anxious grandparent. She inherited a large share of her mother's weakness and
wickedness ; was indicted, and after disagreement by the jury, was, at the General Court
in May, 1666, found "guilty of much wickedness"; but great lenity was extended
toward her, for, having confessed her offences, she was discharged. She died, June
30, 1704,^ and her husband survived her twelve and a half years.
The General Court was not unmindful of the generosity of Capt. Robert Keayne
(1637):-
" Boston, this day of ffebruary 1674.
" Whereas, y* Generall Court of this Massachusetts Colony gave unto y* late M" Anne
Cole, y* Relict & Executrix of y*^ late Cap* Robert Keayne, five hundred acres of land,
as they did also five hundred acres ^ to M" Anna Lane, y* Grandchild of y* late Robert
& Anne Keayne, as in consideration in y^ Records is exprest, John Wilson, Pastor of
y« church at Medfield, Nephew to y* s* Anna Cole, formerly Keayne, doth depose &
say y' in a short time after y^ s** five hundred acres was layed out unto his above-
mentioned Aunt, & confirmed to hir by the s* Court, as their records may appeare, his
s** aunt M" Anne Cole, formerly Keayne, not once only but seuerally times. Spake to
him & desired him to take notice & remember y' she had given and did give her
above mentioned farme to her Nephew, John Mansfield, y* son of y* late M"" John
Mansfield, hir onely Brother y* dyed lately at charlestowne, & y* he should have at
his owne dispose foreuer & y* he perceiued his s^ aunts mind, (on) such was intent &
solicitous about it & further saith not.
" M' John Wilson & Edward Weeden made oath to the testimony above written,
ffeb II, 1674-5
" Before us — " Edward Tyng
"William Stoughton."
' May 7, 1659, Edward Lane sold to Robert
Turner (1643) * P*rt of "Capt Keaynes Orchard,"
between Milk and State streets, back from Wash-
ington.
•"June 30, 1704. As the Governor sat at
Council Table 'twas told him Madam Paige was
dead. He dap'd his hands, and quickly went out,
and returned liot to the Chamber a^in; but ordered
Mr. Secretary to prorogue the Court till the i6th of
August, which Mr. Secretary did by going into the
House of Deputies. James Hawkins certities us
Madam Paiges death; he was to make a Tomb.
" July 2d, Lord's Day. Madam Page is buried
from her own house where Mrs. Perry is Tenant,
between 6 and 7 p. m. Bearers Lt. Govr. Povey,
Usher, Sewall, Addington, Col. Phillips, Foxcroft;
Rings and Scarves. The Govr. his liidy and fam-
ily there. Note By my order, the diggers of Mm.
Paiges Tomb dugg a Grave for Lambert he was laid
in the old burying place." — SrwalTs Diary,
The Governor mentioned by Judge Sewall was
Joseph Dudley (1677), son of Gov. Thomas Dudley,
consequently was uncle to " Mrs. Paige."
Mrs. Paige resided at the corner of State and
Washington streets, on the site of the present office
of the Boston & Maine Railroad.
Robert Keayne C1637) says in his will, concern-
ing his granddaiihter, " I know her father will have
a good Estate & having yet no other child but she,
will be able to give her more than she will deserve."
— Seg Boston Book of Possessions, 2d Report, 2d
Part, p. 79. **Keayne's Garden:*
* Granted, 1659-60, in consequence of Capt,
Keajme's liberal donations to the country.
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Eleazer Lusher (1638), of Dedham in 1637, a husbandman, became a freeman
March 13, 1639. He was elected a representative in 1640, and for the twelve years
following. In 1662, he was chosen an assistant, and was continued in that ofRce until his
decease, Nov. 13, 1672. He was made captain of the military company in that town,
when the militia was reorganized in 1644, and succeeded Gen. Humfrey Atherton(i638)
as sergeant-major of the Suffolk Regiment in 1656, which office he also held at the time of
his decease. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1644 and 1645,
ensign in 1646, and its lieutenant in 1647. Johnson (1637), in his Wonder-Working
Providence, says of Major Lusher, " He was one of a nimble and active spirit, strongly
affected to the ways of truth — one of the right stamp, and' pure metal, a gracious,
humble and heavenly minded man."
Dedham was settled in September, 1635 y ^^t little progress was made until July,
1637, when John Allin, the minister. Major Lusher (1638), and ten others, bringing
recommendations, were at the same time admitted townsmen, and they gave a more
decided character to the place. Major Lusher (1638) was one of the founders of the
first church there, and long continued one of their chief town officers. " He maintains,"
says Mr. Worthington, "an eminent rank among the founders of the town." " He was
a leading man all his lifetime, and directed all the most important affairs of Dedham.
The full and perfect records which he kept, the proper style of his writings, above all, the
peace and success of the plantation, which had the wisdom to employ him, are good
evidences of his merit, and that his education had been superior to that of all other
citizens, the minister excepted."
He was an influential and useful member of the House of Deputies. When Charles
11. was restored to the English throne, great fears began to be entertained in the colony
that its charter and liberties might be violated by the new administration. In 1662, a
large committee was appointed to consider the perilous state of affairs then existing, and
advise the General Court in the measures to be adopted. Major Lusher (1638), with
other leading spirits of the Artillery Company, were on that committee, and safely guided
the colony between the King and the Protector. He was also one of the commissioners,
with Mr. Danforth and John Leverett (1639), selected to repair to Dover and allay
the discontent and settle the differences ; which resulted in success.
His death is noticed in the church records, as quoted in Mr. Dexter's Century
Sermon: "Maj. Eleazer Lusher, a man sound in the faith, of great holiness, and
heavenlymindedness, who was of the first foundation of this church, and had been of
great use (as in the Commonwealth, so in the church) especially after the death of the
reverend pastor thereof, (Allin) departed this life Nov. 13th, 1672." He gained the name
of the " nimble-footed Captain." The following saying was repeated frequently by the
generation which immediately succeeded Major Lusher : —
"When Liisher was in office, all things went well;
But how they go since, it shames us to tell."
This applied particularly to town affairs, and especially to the schools, which are said to
have degenerated.
His will, dated Sept. 20, 1672, was proved Jan. 28, 1672-3. His widow died very
soon after; and, at her death, the property was inventoried, Feb. 6, 1672-3, at;£5o7
19X. lid,
Eleazer Luther (1638). Authorities: Savage's Gen. Diet; Records of Dedham; Dedham Reg-
ister; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A, Company.
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Thomas Makepeaoe (1638), of Dorchester^ was one of the so-called second emi-
gration, which occurred in 1635. Sept. 25, 1637, the selectmen of Boston agreed that
" Mr. Thomas Makepeace [1638] shall have a houseplott and gardingplace." He located
on Hanover Street, near Court. In 1638, he bought, in the town of Dorchester, a house
and land of John Leavitt, who had moved to Hingham. Mr. Makepeace (1638)
married for his second wife, in 1641, Elizabeth, widow of Oliver Mellows. He was a
man of prominence, and had the prefix " Mr." ; but these did not prevent his being
brought before the court (1638), perhaps at the instigation of the clergy. That body
labored and decided, " Mr. Thomas Makepeace [1638], because of his novel disposition,
was informed, we were weary of him, unless he reforme." He was an early friend ' of
free schools, and was one of those citizens of Dorchester who agreed to a direct tax for
the support of a free school in that town. In 1 641, he was one of the patentees of
Dover, N. H., and signed the petition to come under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts.
In 1654, he was in the Narraganset expedition against the Indians. At this time he was
about sixty- two years of age.
In 1664, William Stoughton bought the real estate of Thomas Makepeace (1638) in
Dorchester, and the latter took up his residence in Boston. His dwelHng-house was
on the comer of Hanover and Elm streets, supposed to be the one John Underbill
(1637) surrendered to Mr. Makepeace (1638) in 1639. His will was dated June 30,
1666, and he died at Boston in January or February, 1666-7, his will being presented
for probate March 8, 1666-7.
Edward Mitohelson (1638), of Cambridge, came to New England in 1635. In
1639, he bought of Major Simon Willard the estate at the southeast comer of Dunster
and Winthrop streets, where he probably resided until Oct. 29, 1650, when he bought the
estate of Major Samuel Shepard (1640), on the southerly side of Harvard Square, extending
from Holyoke Street to Bow Street, which was thenceforth his dwelling-place. In 1637,
he was appointed marshal-general of the colony, which office, similar in many respects
to that of high sheriff, he held through life. The fees and his " stipend " of ten pounds
per year were established by the General Court in November, 1637. Savage states that
" he had the sad office of executing the Quakers."
In April, 1668, a stated salary was fixed, instead of fees : "The Court, on weighty
reasons moving them thereunto, having by their order, this Court, disposed of the annual
recompense of Edward Michelson [1638], Marshal General, to the public use and
advantage, judge it necessary to provide for so ancient a servant of this Court some
comfortable maintenance instead thereof, that so no discouragement may rest upon him,
do therefore order, that the said Marshal General Edward Michelson [1638] shall be
allowed and paid ^^50 per annum out of the Country Treasury, in lieu thereof, by the
Thomas Makepeace (1638). Authorities: Mitchelson, Marshall-general is Buried.''.— .S^w^^
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg, 1851, 1861 (will), Paper s^ Vol. //., /. 14.
1876; Hist, of Dorchester, by Dorchester Antiq. and * Other citizens of Dorchester, members of the
Hist. Soc.; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Second Report of Military Company of the Massachusetts, who united
Boston Rec. Com.; Court Records, Vol. I., p. 240, with others in support of its early school, were
quoted in Savage's Winthrop. Israel Stoughton (1637), Nathaniel Duncan (1638),
Edward Mitohelson (1638). Authorities: Thomas Hawkins (1638), John Holman (1637),
Paige's Hist, of Cambridge; Savage's Gen. Diet. William Blake (1646), William Clarke (1646),
"Mr. Mitchelson held the office of Marshal- H umfrcy A therton( 1638), Roger QapC 1 646), Hope-
General until 1681 when he died and was succeeded still Foster (1642), Jeremiah Howchin (1641), Rich-
by his son-in-law John Green."— Records of Mass. ard Baker (1658), John Capen (1646), Nicholas
Bay, Vol, /., /. 217. UpsbaU (1637), Thomas Jones (1643), Richard
"Tuesday, March 8, 1680-1. Mr Edward Collicott (1637).
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Treasurer for the time being." Mr. Mitchelson (1638) died March 7, 1680-1, aged
seventy-seven years. His daughter, Elizabeth, born Aug. 29, 1646, married Theodore
Atkinson, Jr., son of Theodore Atkinson (1644). Theodore, Jr., a sergeant in Capt.
Davenport's (1639) company at Narragansett, was killed by the Indians in the great fight
of Dec. 19, 1675. His widow, Elizabeth (Mitchelson) Atkinson, married, Nov. 15, 1676,
Capt. Henry Deering (1682).
John Moore (1638), of Cambridge, was admitted to be a freeman Dec. 8, 1636.
About 1637 he bought of Humphrey Vincent, who had removed to Ipswich, a house and
garden on the southerly side of Winthrop Street, between Dunster and Brighton streets,
together with sundry lots of land. He was a constable in 1639, ^^^ owned the above
estate as late as 1642.
Abraham Morrill (1638), of Cambridge, in 1632 came, perhaps, in the " Lion," with
his brother Isaac (1638). In 1635, he resided on the westerly side of Brighton Street,
near the spot occupied by the old Porter Tavern. He removed, with the original pro-
prietors, to Salisbury, where, in 1650, only four men were taxed for more than he. He
probably moved to Salisbury in 1 641, as in that year a house -lot was granted him on the
"Green" (East Salisbury). Jan. 25, 1642, sixty acres of land were granted to him and
Henrie Saywood, to build a " corn-mill." No other mill was to be built so long as this
one ground all the com the people needed. This mill was situated at what is now called
the " Mills," Amesbury. He is believed to have moved from the " Green," and owned
and occupied a house on Bailey's Hill, Amesbury, a most sightly place, taking in the
sinuous Merrimack from Pipe -Stave Hill to Deer Island, while, at its foot, among the
ancient elms, nestle the hamlets of " Point-shore,'* so called. The cellar of his house is
still visible. He was a blacksmith by trade, and so many of his descendants having
chosen that art, the family has been humorously called " of the Tubal Cain fraternity."
He married Sarah Midgett, sister of Thomas Midgett, the ship-builder. By her he
had seven children, at least. In the inventory of his estate are included four guns and
blacksmith's tools.
"The death of Abraham Morrill," Mr. Merrill says, in his History of Amesbury,
" one of the most prominent men of the old town, may with propriety be mentioned
here [1662], as his descendants have largely helped to people the town. He died
previous to Oct. 14, when his will was proved. He was among the first to settle the new
territory, and his house-lot was near the residence now occupied as a parsonage at East
Salisbury."
He died at Roxbury while on a visit to his late brother's home, June 20, 1662. His
estate inventoried jCsoj.
Whittier, in his poem to Quaker Morrison, makes the latter say : — *
''Ensign MorriU and his son.
See the wonders they have done."
The family of the ancient trainer, Abraham Morrill (1638), through every generation
have been noted for their enterprise, whether in iron, fish, cloth, nails, coasting vessels,
John Moore (1638). Authorities: Paige's Savage's Gen. Diet; Merrill's Hist, of Amesbury;
Hist, of Cambridge; Savage's Gen. Diet. Paige's Hist of Cambridge; New Eng. Hist, and
Abraham Morrill (1638). Authorities: Gen, Reg., 1854.
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farming, or trade. In the business history of Salisbury and Amesbury, the ancient and
honorable soldier of the Artillery Company and his numerous descendants have made a
most noble record.
Isaac Morrill (1638), brother of Abraham (1638), born in 1588, came to America,
with his wife and two daughters, in the " Lion," arriving here Sept. 16, 1632. He
settled in Roxbury, and was admitted to be a freeman March 4, 1633. His homestead
in Roxbury was on the Dorchester road, between Washington and Warren streets. He
was a blacksmith, and Mr. Drake says, "One of his two forges belonged in 1720 to his
great-grandson, Samuel Stevens, the grandfather of Joseph Warren."
Drake, in his History of Roxbury, thus refers to Isaac Morrill, and the Roxbury
train-band : " Among the distinguishing traits of our ancestors was thei» attention to
military affairs. Arms were a common possession. Those of Isaac Morrill [1638], of
Roxbury, hung up in his parlor, were, a musket, a fowling-piece, three swords, a pike, a
half-pike, a corselet, and two belts of bandoleers. All males between sixteen and sixty
were required to be provided with arras and ammunition. The arms of private soldiers
were pikes, muskets, and swords. The muskets had matchlocks or firelocks, and to each
one there was a pair of bandoleers or pouches for powder and bullets, and a stick called
a ' rest,' for use in taking aim. The pikes were ten feet in length, besides the spear at
the end. For defensive armor, corselets were worn, and coats quilted with cotton.
"The train-band had not less than sixty-four, nor more than two hundred men,
and twice as many musketeers as pikemen, the latter being of superior stature. Its
officers were a captain, lieutenant, ensign, and four sergeants. The commissioned officers
carried swords, partisans or leading staves, and sometimes pistols. The sergeants bore
halberds. The flag of the colony bore the red cross of St. George in one comer, upon a
white field, the pine-tree, the favorite emblem of New England, being in one corner of
the four spaces formed by the cross. Company trainings were ordered at first every
Saturday, then every month, then eight times a year. * The training to begin at one of
the clock of the afternoon.* The drum was their only music."
The Auchmuty estate, of fourteen acres, on the old turnpike, and the " fox holes,"
so called, containing twenty-six acres, were parts of the Isaac Morrill (1638) estate.
In the Roxbury Land Records, Sixth Report of the Boston Record Commissioners,
Isaac Morriirs (1638) is the seventh property enumerated, consisting of "two houses,
two forges, one bam with out housing and two orchards and a swamp," and ten lots of
land, including " fox holes " and " smithfeild."
According to the Roxbury Church Records, "Isaac Morell [1638] an aged brother,"
died Dec. 21, 1661.
David Offley (1638), of Boston, is mentioned in the town records, June i, 1638,
when he was permitted to buy Samuel Wilbore's house and garden-plot; and again.
Sept 30, 1639, when Mr. David Offley (1638) was granted "a great Lott at Muddy
River, for 15 heads," implying a very large family. The Boston Book of Possessions
locates his homestead on the south side of Essex Street, the third lot east from Wash-
ington, which extended south to the cove. In 1643, he removed to Plymouth.
Isaac Morrill (1638). AuTHORrriES: Savage's Gen. Diet.; 4 Mass. Hist. Coll., Vol. II., p. 119;
Gen. Diet; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury; New Eng. Plymouth Colony Records, Vol. II.; Report of
Hist and Gen. Reg., 1857. Boston Rec. Com., 1634-1660.
David Oflley (1638). Authorities: Savage's
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There is but one reference to Mr. Offley (1638) in the Plymouth Colony Records,
viz. : " Whereas Mr. David Offley did by warrant sumon Thomas Payne, of Yarmouth, to
appeare here to answere to a suite, and had neither entred action against him nor
appoynted any to psecute for him, but onely to vex the said Payne, & put him to
charges, the Court doth order and award the said David Offley to pay the said Thomas
Payne xij" according to the rate of ij* p day for vj dayes."
Abraham Palmer (1638), of Charlestown, a merchant from London, who there
joined the company of the patentees of Massachusetts in 1628, was the last signer
of the instructions sent to Gov. Endicott on the 30th of April, 1629. He gave fifty
pounds to advance the interests of the enterprise, and, in 1629, he himself embarked
for America, probably with Higginson and the Spragues (1638), arriving at Salem in
June, and early in the next July removed with about one hundred other persons,
including Ralph and Richard Sprague (1638), from Salem to Charlestown.
He was one of the founders of the First Church in Charlestown, Aug. 27, 1630
(which became the First Church in Boston), and was admitted to be a freeman May 18,
1 63 1. He was a member of the first assembly of representatives, in 1634, and also of the
next four assemblies. In 1637, during the Pequot War, twelve Charlestown men, under
Sergt. Abraham Palmer (1638), rendered efficient service in Capt. Mason's company,
and, in 1638, he began the compilation of the Charlestown Book of Possessions, which
was printed as the Third Report of the Boston Record Commissioners. His homestead
consisted of "Three Acres of land by estimation, more or less, scituate and lying in the
high feilde, butting to the north and east upon mistick river, . . . with A Dwelling house
and other aptinances thereunto belonging." He also possessed thirteen other pieces of
land. He was town clerk in 1638, and faithfully served his townsmen in civil and
military positions.
Winthrop, under date of June 18, 1636, wrote: "We granted Mr. Palmer [1638],
a demiculverin in exchange for a sacre, of Mr. Walton's, which was ready mounted at
Castle Island, being, by the opinion of Mr. Pierce and some others, better for us than
the demiculverin. We had 100 wt of shot, and some wires and sponges into the
bargain."
In 1652, he sailed in the "Mayflower," of Boston, for Barbadoes, on a business
venture, with Edward Burt. He died there in 1653, and Lieut. Thomas Lathrop (1645)
was appointed administrator of Mr. Palmer's (1638) estate.
William Parke (1638), of Roxbury, eldest son of Robert Parke, of New London,
Conn., in 1649, "whose barn was the first place of worship" in the latter town, came
to America in the "Lion," arriving at Boston in February, 1630. He was one of the
founders of the Roxbury church, in July, 1632, and for many years a deacon ; was repre-
sentative in 1 63s, and for the thirty-two following years was frequently a selectman,
and held other important trusts, both public and private. Edward Johnson (1637),
Abraham Palmer (1638). Authorities: "William Parke, he came to N. E. in the 12th
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853; Savage's month, 1630, a single man, & was one of the Hrst in
Gen. Diet.; Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown. the church at Rocksborough ; he afterwards married
William Parke (1638). Authorities: Sav- Martha Holgrave, the daughter of Holgrave
age's Gen. Diet.; Sixth Report of Boston Rec. of Sale [Salem?]." — 7\'«/. John ElioCs Record of
Com.; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury. Church Members.
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in his Wonder- Working Providence, calls him " a man of pregnant understanding very
useful in his place, and one of the first in the church of Roxbury."
He died May 11, 1685, aged seventy-eight years, being, as expressed in his will,
"old and weake of body but of perfect understanding, according to the measure
received." He had no sons, but two daughters, into whose hands, and those of his
grandchildren, his large property passed after his decease. The Weld estate was
originally the property of Deacon William Parke (1638). His property is narrated in
Roxbury Land Records, the sixth volume of the Report of the Boston Record
Commissioners.
Richard Parker (1638), of Boston, a merchant, was in Boston in August, 1638, but
the date of his arrival is not known. He was admitted to be a freeman June 2, 1641 ;
was allowed to be an inhabitant of Boston Sept 30, 1639 ; had a grant of "four hundred
acres at the Mount, besides the hundred acres given to the Wharf, Feb. 24, 1639,"
which was afterwards, June 29, 1640, cancelled, and five hundred acres were granted
him "upon Monotacott River, next to Benjamin Keayne*s farm." He held several
minor town offices prior to 1651, when he was elected selectman, at the close of which
term of service his name disappears from the records. The Book of Possessions locates
the lot of Richard Parker (1638) as on the water-line west of Sudbury Street.
William Perkins (1638), of Roxbury, son of William and Catherine Perkins, of
Jx>ndon, England, was bom Aug. 25, 1607, and came to America in the "William and
Francis," leaving London March 9, 1632. In March, 1633, with the illustrious John
Winthrop, Jr., and eleven others, he began the settlement of Ipswich. He was admitted
a freeman Sept 3, 1634, and in the list of estates of inhabitants in Roxbury, made out
between 1636 and 1640, he is recorded as possessing twenty-five and a half acres of land.
The Perkins farm passed, about 1 7 1 2, into the possession of Samuel Curtis. The street
north of Jamaica Pond, leading to Brookline, called in early times Connecticut Lane, was
named Perkins Street in honor of William Perkins (1638). He married, in Roxbury,
Aug. 30, 1636, Elizabeth Wooten. In 1643, he removed to Weymouth, and was repre-
sentative for that town in 1644. He was early identified with the militia, and became
captain in 1645, about which time he removed probably to Gloucester, as his daughter,
Mary, was born there. May 17, 1652. In naming "the residents, or proprietors of the
soil," in Gloucester, between 1633 and 1650, Richard Eddy, D. D, records a "Capt.
Perkins." He also says, in his sketch of Gloucester, in the History of Essex County,
p. 1305, "A year later [1650], William Perkins removed from Weymouth to Gloucester,
and became the ' teaching elder.' He remained five years, when he removed to Tops-
field." Savage says, " Mr. Perkins preached from 1651 to 1655, and became the second
minister of Topsfield."
Sidney Perley, in the History of Essex County, says, "In 1640, he [Mr. William
Perkins] visited his native country, but soon returned, and preached to a small band of
worshippers living in Weymouth. He reipoved to Gloucester in 1646, and preached
there from 1650 to 1655, when he came to Topsfield. Here, after preaching till 1663,
Richard Parker (1638). Authorities: 566, Art., Ipswich; same, Vol. II., Art., Topsfield;
Drake's Hist, of Boston; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury,
Boston Records. p. 403; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Vol. X.,
William Perkins (1638). Authorities: pp. 211, 212.
Hist, of Essex Co., by Hamilton Hurd, Vol. I., p.
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he spent the remainder of his life in the calm pursuits of husbandry. Among the early
settlers of the town, he was probably the most accomplished person. He was a scholar
[but where he was educated does not appear], and a man of business, — a farmer, a
clergyman, a soldier, and a legislator." In 1661 and 1664, when lands "on the south
side of the river," in Topsfield were divided, " m"" perkins " or " m"" william perkeings "
is recorded as receiving a share. He died in Topsfield, May 21, 1682, aged seventy-
four years.
Arthur Perry (1638), of Boston in 1638, a tailor, came to America in 1635 or 1636,
and was admitted a freeman May 13, 1640. By wife, Elizabeth, he had six children,
all bom in Boston, among whom was Seth, born March 7, 1639, who joined the Artillery
Company in 1662. Arthur Perry (1638) died Oct. 9, 1652.
Arthur Perry (1638), long known as the town drummer, was an important personage
in the embryo city, as in the absence of church bells he called the people to their
meeting-houses for worship on Sundays, and for the lectures on Thursdays. Also, he
proclaimed the laws, gave notice of town meetings, auction sales, the departure of
vessels, and advertised rooms for rent, children lost and found, and new importations
of dry and other goods.
It is in connection with this public duty that he is mentioned several times in the
Records of the Town of Boston, 1634-60. His name is first mentioned in those records
Dec. 10, 1638, when the selectmen, of whom Capt. Robert Keayne (1637) was one,
agreed with Arthur Perry (1638) that he should be allowed, yearly, for his drumming to
the Company upon all occasions, the sum of jQSy^ to be paid by the town. Feb. 28,
1641, he was paid ;£^ 10s. "for his service in drumming the last yeare," and Sept. 25,
1643, he was paid jQi) for drumming "this last yeare and halfe." He was remunerated
by the town for his continued services July 29, 1644, Dec. 2, 1644, and is mentioned
the last time Sept. 29, 1645, when he was paid jQ^ " for last yeares service in drumming,
ending on the last of sixt month last past, and thirty shillings for drumheads." To guard
against the liability of being without a "drummer," "It is agreed betweene the select
men on the Townes behalf e, and Hugh Williams [1644] and George Clifford:" at a
general town meeting, Nov. 27, 1643, "That Nathaniel Newgate [1646], Apprentize
to the said Hugh Williams [1644] and George Clifford [1644] aforesaid, shall doe all
Comon service in druming for the Towne on trayning dayes and watches, The sayd
George for these three yeares next ensueing, and the said Nathaniel for these foure
yeares next ensueing, in Consideration whereof the Towne will be at the charges of their
learning skill in druming.
"It 's further agreed with Arthur Perry [1638] that he shall give his Best diligence
in Teaching the sayd George Clifford [1644] and Nathaniel Newgate [1646] in all the
skill and use of the drum needfuU to all common service in military Affayres, in consid-
eration whereof he shall have foure pounds payd to him within six mo : next ensuing."
On the 29th of July, 1644, "The Constables of this Towne are appointed to pay
foure pounds ten shillings unto Arthur Perry' [1638], part of seaven pounds due to him
for his service in Druming until the first day of the first month last past, and for teaching
the use of the drumme according to agreement made with him on 27 of 9, 1643."
Arthur Perry (1638). Authorities : Savage's ' Mem. Hist of Boston, Vol. I., p. 510 (note),
Gen. Diet.; Report of Boston Records, 1 634-1 660. says his pay was to be £2 per year.
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According to the Records of the Town of Boston, on the 25th of November, 1639,
the town voted: "Our brother Arthure Pury [1638] hath leave to sell his house and
garding to Silvester Saunders " ; and Dec. 30, 1639, he was granted a great lot for seven
heads at the Mount; also, Feb. 24, 1639-40, the selectmen granted him a "housplott"
in Boston.
His residence was on School Street, nearly opposite the present City Hall, and he
owned other property in the town. He was drummer for the Artillery Company from
1638 to 1651.
Robert Saltonstall (1638), brother of Richard, and second son of Sir Richard, was
bom about 16 14, and came to America in 1630, with Gov. Winthrop. He was the
superintendent of his father's interests in this country, and owned large estates in
Connecticut, as well as in Massachusetts. Robert (1638) was at Windsor, Conn., in
1640-2. He pursued the profession of the law, as his name is found as an advocate
in the courts of justice, and at a session of the General Court, " i mo. 1647-48," "Mr.
Robt Saltonstall is fined five pound & is debarred from pleading in other mens causes
in any Corte of justice, except himself have real interest therein." Savage says, ** He
allowed Francis Stiles to lead him into great useless expense from which both suffered
inconvenience to their dying day." Robert Saltonstall (1638) was never admitted a
freeman, probably because he was not disposed to conform to the rigid discipline of the
Puritan church. He was energetic and enterprising, active in public matters, as well as
attending to the large interests of his father. He was also a petitioner, in 1641, for
Dover to come under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. He died unmarried, in July,
1650, and his will, of June 13, was proved Aug. 15 of that year.
* Robert Saunders (1638), of Cambridge from 1636 to 1652, removed to Boston,
and then to Dorchester, where he died. Letters of administration on his estate were
granted March 13, 1682-3.
He was admitted to be a freeman May 23, 1639, ^^^ lived in Cambridge, on the
southeast comer of Mount Auburn and Dunster streets. He was admitted to be an
inhabitant of Boston May 30, 1653.
In 1 66 1, his name is given in the tax-list of Dorchester, and in 1 670-1, March 13,
Robert Saunders (1638) was appointed "to keepe the key of the pound till the Select
men take furder order." In 1677, the selectmen granted him "fower load" of wood,
and his needs in his advanced age were further supplied by the town of Dorchester.
Robert Scott (1638), of Boston, became a member of the First Church Dec. 15,
1633, then a "servant to our bro. John Sandford." He probably, therefore, came over
with Winthrop, and was admitted a freeman Dec. 6, 1636. He died in February, 1654.
He had a "great lot for twelve heads" granted him at the Mount, Feb. 19, 1637-8, and,
Robert Saltonstall (1638). Authorities: Robert Saunders (1638). Authorities:
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853 (will), 1879; Paige's Hist, of Cambridge; Hist, of Dorchester, by
Bond's Watertown; Suffolk Deeds, Liber I.; Rcc- Antiq. and Hist. Soc; Bond's Watertown; Sav-
ords of Mass. Bay, Vol. H., p. 133; Savage's Gen. age's Gen. Diet.
Diet Robert Scott (1638). Authorities: New
"Mr Robt Saltonstall is fined 5 sbs for present- Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854. for inventory of
ing his petition [to the General Court] in so small his estate; Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Hist.;
and bad a peece of paper." — Kecords of Mass, Savage's Gen. Diet.; Report of Boston Rec. Com.,
Bay, Vol. IL, /. 76. 1634-1660.
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in 1640, two hundred acres additional, without allowance for " rockienes or swampe."
In 1649-50, he is called in the Town Records, "Sergaint," and in 1652-3, "Ensign."
His house was near State Street, between Congress and Devonshire, and fronted on the
court, east of the original first meeting-house, on which Isaac Addington (1652), the
colonial secretary, lived at a later time. His garden extended south on Pudding Lane,
now Devonshire Street. He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 1645.
Ralph Sprague (1638), son of Edward Sprague, a fuller of Upway, County Dorset,
England, is said by Felt, in his Annals of Salem, to have come to America in the ship
" Abigail," with Mr. Endicott, leaving Weymouth June 20, and arriving at Salem Sept. 6,
1628. "After Mr. Endicott arrived at Naumkeag [Salem], he commissioned Messrs.
Ralph, Richard and William Sprague and others to explore the country about Mishawum,
now Charlestown. Here they met with a tribe of Indians, called Aberginians. By the
consent of these, they commenced a%plantation." He and his wife Joan were members
of the First Church, Boston, but, with thirty-one others, were dismissed Oct. 14, 1632,
".to enter into a new church body at Charlestown." He was a brother of Richard
Sprague (1638), and father of Richard (1681). He became a freeman Oct. 19, 1630,
and was the first person chosen to the office of constable at Charlestown, in 1630. He
was active in military matters, and successively became sergeant in 1634, ensign in 1646,
lieutenant in 1647, and captain. He represented Charlestown in the General Court in
May, 1635, and afterwards, — in all for nine years, — being a deputy when the charter of
the Artillery Company was granted.
He was one of the first selectmen of Charlestown, chosen Feb. 10, 1634. His
homestead, consisting of one acre of " earable land, . . . with a Dwelling house upon it
and other aptinances," was situated " at the east end of the comon, butting south and
west upon the highway," having Mystic River on the northeast. The Charlestown Land
Records, p. 53, describe twelve (1638) different pieces of real estate as the possession
of Ralph Sprague.
He died in November, 1650.
Richard Sprague (1638), of Charlestown, third son of Edward, of Upway, England,
came over with his brother Ralph (1638), and with him moved from Salem to Charles-
town. He is in the list of the members of the First Church, and was admitted a free-
man May 18, 1 63 1. With his wife, he was dismissed therefrom in October, 1632, to
form a new church at Charlestown.
In 1637, he was an adherent of Mr. Wheelwright, and signed the remonstrance
against the proceeding of the court; but, on expressing his regret, his signature was
erased. He was active in military matters, and one of the leading citizens of the new
town. Mr. Everett, in his address commemorative of the bicentennial of the arrival of
Winthrop at Charlestown, in speaking of the three brothers, Ralph (1638), Richard
(1638), and William Sprague, says they were "the founders of the settlement in this
Ralph Sprague (1638). Authorities : Felt*s Richard Sprague (1638). Authorities:
Annals of Salem; Frothingham's Hist of Charles- Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown; Wyman's.
town; Wyman's Genealogies and Estates of Charles- Geneal. gies and Estates, Charlestown; Felt's An-
town; Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng., Savage's nals of Salem; Hurd*s Hist, of Middlesex Co.;
Edition; Kurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co. ; Mem. Hist. Savage's Gen. Diet; Third Report, Boston Rec.
of Boston; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Third Report, Com; Mem. Hist, of Boston; Genealogy of Sprague
Boston Rec. Com.; Genealogy of Sprague Family. Family.
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place," and " were persons of character, substance and enterprise : excellent citizens ;
generous public benefactors ; and the heads of a very large and respectable family of
descendants." Richard Sprague (1638) was a captain* of the Charlestown train-band,
and represented that town in the General Court in 1644, and from 1659 to 1666. He
was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1652, ensign in 1659, ^^^ lieutenant in
1665. He died, Nov. 25, 1668. His will of Sept. 15 preceding, names his wife, Mary,
but no children of his own. The sons of his brother Ralph are mentioned in it. He
gave to Harvard College thirty ewes, with their lambs. This was among the earliest
donations to that college. His homestead in Charlestown consisted of " three acres of
earable land, . . . with a dwelling house and other aptinances," situated " in the east feilde,
butting southwest and west upon the streete way, bounded on the southeast by gravell
lane." The Charlestown Land Records, p. 41, describe thirteen different pieces of real
estate in Charlestown as the possession of Richard Sprague (1638). He bequeathed his
sword to his brother William, of Hingham, which, in 1828, was in the possession of his
descendants.
John Stowe (1638), of Roxbury. The Roxbury Church Records, written by Rev.
John Eliot, say, "John Stow, he arrived at N. E the 17*** of the 3^ month [May] ano
1634. he brought his wife & 6 children." The records mention his wife, "Elizabeth
Stow, the wife of John Stow [1638], she was a very godly matron, a blessing not only
to her family but to all the church & when she had lead a christian conversation a few
yeajrs among us. She dyed & left a good savor behind her." He was admitted a
freeman Sept. 3, 1634, and his wife died, or was buried, Aug. 21, 1638. He represented
Roxbury at both sessions of the General Court held in 1639, and he died Oct. 26, 1643.
He was granted one hundred acres of land in 1642, for writing [transcribing] the laws of
the colony.
The church records doubtless refer to Mr. Stowe (1638) in the following, quoted f^4 i, ^,
from the Boston Record Commissioners* Report, VoL VL, p. 171: "Month 8 day 26 ''* . Q.
[1643], Goodman Stone [Stowe], an old Kentish man dyed, he was not of the Church,
yet on his sick bed some had some hopes of him."
John Pierpont married Thankful, daughter of John Stowe (1638), and bought,
probably of the heirs, the Stowe homestead on Meeting- House Hill, as recorded in
Roxbury Land Records, p. 99. From this family sprung the Connecticut Pierponts :
John Pierpont, poet and clergyman, and Edwards Pierpont, formerly minister to England.
Sarah Pierpont, granddaughter of John and Thankful (Stowe) Pierpont, became the wife
of the eminent Jonathan Edwards. Thomas Stowe, son of John Stowe (1638), joined the
Artillery Company in 1638.
Thomas Stowe (1638), of Braintree, was the eldest son of John Stowe (1638), of
Roxbury. He was bom in England, and came to America with his parents in 1634. He
married, Dec. 4, 1639, at Roxbury, Mary Griggs, and soon after removed to Concord,
where he was admitted a freeman in 1653. He removed thence to Middleton about
1654. He died, probably, early in 1684, as the inventory of his estate was returned to
the Probate Court, Feb. 23 of that year.
John Stowe (1638). Authorities: Drake's knowing the law, is respited" by the court. — /^ec-
Hist. of Roxbury; Savage's Gen. Diet; Sixth Re- ords of Mass, Bay, Vol, /., /. 312.
port, Boston Rec Com. Thomas Stowe (1638). Authorities: Sav-
** John Stowe, for selling shot to an Indian, not age*s Gen. Diet; Hist of Braintree.
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Thomas Strawbridge (1638).
William Tyng (1638), of Boston, merchant, elder brother of Edward Tyng (1642),
came to New England, probably in the ship " Nicholas," of three hundred tons, chartered
by himself at London, arriving at Boston July 3, 1638. He became a member of the
First Church March 3, 1639, and was admitted to be a freeman ten days later. He was
a selectman of Boston from 1639 to 1644 inclusive, treasurer of the colony from May
13, 1640, to Nov. 13, 1644, and representative for Boston during 1639, 1^4^ ^o 1643, ^tnd
1647, — in all, six years. He lived afterward in Braintree, was captain of a military
company there, and represented that town in the General Court in 1649, 1650, and 1651.
He died Jan. 18, 1652-3. His daughter, Elizabeth, married Capt Thomas Brattle
(1675), ^^^ ^^^ sister, Ann, married Rev. Thomas Shepard, of Charlestown, who
preached the Artillery election sermon in 1663. Elizabeth (Tyng) Brattle died, as we
are told by Judge Sewall, in a sudden and surprising way. Judge Sewall was present at
her house at a great wedding of his cousin, Daniel Quincy, with Ann Shepard, her niece,
when Mrs. Brattle suddenly expired.
Capt. William Tyng (1638) lived on Washington Street, where, a few years ago, it
turned into Dock Square, covering the foot of Brattle Street, now Adams Square. Here
he had what is described as " house, garden, close, great yard, and little yard before the
hall window." A part of this lot fell to his daughter, Elizabeth Brattle, wife of Thomas
(1675). Subsequently it passed through the possession of Mr. Mumford to the Quakers,
for the site of a meeting-house. The inventory of Capt. Tyng (1638) is given in the
New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 1876. He was ensign of the
Artillery Company in 1640. He was one of the commissioners from Massachusetts
Colony who established the confederation of the New England Colonies in 1643. Savage
says, "The titles of several of his books show an estimable curiosity in the possessor."
Johnson speaks of him as "being endued by the Lord with a good understanding —
sometime Treasurer of the country."
Hezekiah Usher (1638), of Cambridge, March 14, 1639, when he became a
freeman, resided, in 1642, at the northeast comer of Dunster and Winthrop streets,
Cambridge. About 1645, he removed to Boston, where his son John is recorded as
dying in December, 1645. He was representative from Billerica from 167 1 to 1673
inclusive, and died May 14, 1676. His tomb is in the chapel burial-ground, now the
property of the Francis family.
Isaiah Thomas, in his History of Printing, Vol. H., p. 409, says, "Hezekiah Usher
was the first bookseller in English America, of whom I can find any account." One of
his daughters, perhaps Elizabeth, married Col. Samuel Shrimpton (1670), and another,
Sarah, married Jonathan Tyng (1670). His son Hezekiah joined the Artillery Company
in 1665, and another son. Col. John, in 1673. ^^ was one of the founders, and a
member, of the Old South Church, second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1657,
first sergeant in 1663, and its ensign in 1664. The inventory of his estate amounted
William Tyng (1638). Authorities: Sav- Hezelciah Usher (1638). Authorities : New
age's Gen. Diet.; Report of Rcc. Com., Boston, Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1869; Mem. Hist, of
1634-1660; Josselyn*s Voyages; New Eng. Hist. Boston; Paige*s Hist of Cambridge; Sewall Papers,
and Gen. Reg., 1876; Savage's Edition of Winlhrop's Vol. I., p. 104; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church;
Hist, of New Eng.; Hist, of Braintree. Thomas's Hist, of Printing.
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to more than fifteen thousand pounds. Capt. Hull (1660), in his contemporary diary,
says, " 14**^ Mr. Hezekiah Usher [1638] died, a pious and useful merchant."
In the winter of 1657-8, Mr. Usher (1638) went to England as the agent of the
commissioners of the united colonies, and bought, with money furnished by the London
Corporation, a press, several fonts of type, and other printing materials. The new press
was set up in 1659, ^"^ was given in charge of Samuel Green (1638), and in 1661 the
New Testament in the Indian language was " finished, printed and set forth." Heze-
kiah Usher (1638) was the agent of the society for propagating the gospel among the
Indians.
He was much interested in town matters, held several subordinate positions, but
was elected selectman in 1659, and was continued in that office eighteen years, until
his decease. He lived on the north side of State Street, opposite the market-place, or
old State House, having purchased a part of the estate which had formerly belonged
to Rev. John Wilson, the first minister in Boston, brother-in-law of Capt. Robert
Keayne (1637).
Feb. 10, 1676, Lancaster was laid in ashes by the Indians, and about fifty people
killed or carried into captivity. Among the latter was Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, who, in
a narrative of her captivity, which she afterwards published, says, "The twenty pounds,
the price of my redemption, was raised by some Boston gentlewomen and Mr. Usher
[1638], whose bounty and charity I would not forget to make mention of." Mrs.
Rowlandson, after a captivity of eleven weeks and five days, arrived in Boston
May 3, 1676.
Richard Waite (1638), of Boston, a tailor, joined the First Church Aug. 28, 1634,
and became a freeman March 9, 1637. He served as a sergeant in the Pequot War,
and for that service received a grant of three hundred acres of land. In November,
1637, for his adhesion to the party of Mrs. Hutchinson, he was compelled to surrender
his arms to Capt. Robert Keayne (1637), and in January, 1639, was subjected to the
censure of the church for "purloyning" a portion of buckskin leather to make gloves,
and was "cast out." His next child, bom in July following, was named Return (1662),
possibly because the father returned loyally to the First Church. He was sheriff of the
colony in 1653, and the next year was entrusted as a messenger to the Indians. The
questions propounded or sent by the messengers, Sergt. Waite (1638) and Sergt. John
Barren (1643), together with the answers of the sachems thereto, are given in Drake's
Book of the Indians of North America, Book IL, p. 75, et seq. Again, in 1668, he bore
a complaint to the Indians from the government of Massachusetts, which may be read
on page 85 of the above-mentioned history. For this messenger service, they were
allowed by the colony three shillings a day.
His will was proved in 1680.
Richard Walker (1638), of Lynn in 1630, became a freeman March 14, 1634. In
the first-mentioned year, a military company was formed in Lynn, of which Richard
Wright was appointed captain, Daniel Howe (1637) lieutenant, and Richard Walker
(1638) ensign. The last named became a lieutenant in 1646, and a captain in 1652.
Richard Waite (1638). Authorities: New Middlesex Co., Vol. III.; New Eng. Magazine,
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, 1870, 1877; Report January, 1886; Drake's Book of the Indians of
of Rec. Com., Boston, 1634-1660; Kurd's Hist, of North America.
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In Kurd's History of Essex County, Vol. I., p. 292, we are told the above-mentioned
company "was provided with two iron cannon." In 1631, there was a report that some
Indians intended an attack on Lynn, and Walker (1638), with a suitable number, was
detailed for the night guard. He at one time, while on duty, had an arrow, shot from
among some bushes, pass through his coat and " buff waist-coat," and afterwards another
arrow was shot through his clothes. It being quite dark, aftei: a random discharge or
two of their muskets, the guard retired. The next morning the cannon was brought up
and discharged in the woods, and nothing more came of the attack. After that the
people of Lynn suffered little or no molestation. It is of him that Edward Johnson
(1637), of Woburn, speaks : —
'*He fought the Eastern Indians there,
Whose poisoned arrows filled the air,
And two of which these savage foes
Lodg'd safe in Captain Walker*s clothes."
He was representative for Lynn in 1640, 1641, 1648, and 1649. He was blessed
with a most vigorous constitution, for he lived until May 13, 1687, when he died at .the
age of ninety-five years.
John Whittingham (1638), of Ipswich in 1637, was a son of Baruch, and grandson
of William Whittingham, the distinguished reformer in the English Church, who, having
been exiled in the time of Mary, was recalled in the reign following, and rewarded with
the deanery of Durham. It is said that the latter married a daughter of John Calvin.
John Whittingham (1638) came from near Boston in Lincolnshire, England, and
married Martha Hubbard, a sister of Rev. William, an early historian of New England.
He was ensign of the train-band in Ipswich in 1644, and lieutenant in 1645. ^^y i4>
1645, he was one of the petitioners to the General Court, with Mr. Bradstreet, Capt.
Daniel Denison (1660), and others, for the formation of the Military Company of
Ipswich, Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury, and Hampton. The petition was granted. He
died in the early part of 1649. His will was proved March 27 of that year.
William Wilcox (1638), of Cambridge, was admitted to be a freeman May 25,
1636, and died in that town Nov. 28, 1653. He married Mary Powell, Jan. 22, 1650,
and resided on the southerly side of Brattle Street, near Ash Street. He probably had
no children, as none are mentioned in his will, and he devised his whole estate to his
wife so long as she remained his widow; upon her death or marriage it was to be
distributed, but not to any by the name of Wilcox.
Richard Walker (1638). Authorities: "[1687] May 16, Monday. . . . this day Capt
Savage's Gen. Diet; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Walker, a very aged planter, buried at Lin." —
Reg., 1847, 1877; Lewis's Hist, of Lynn; Records SewaWs Papers, Vol. L, p, 177.
of Mass. Bay. John Whittingham (1638). Authorities:
"In 1 631, Richard Walker of Lynn, as he was Savage's Gen. Diet; New Eng. Hist and Gen.
upon watch, about midnight, was shot at by an Reg., 1848, 1 85 1, 1857, 1873.
Indian, and the arrow passed through his clothes. William Wilcox (1638). Authorities: Sav-
He gave an alarm, and a small cannon called a age's Gen. Diet; Paige's Hist, of Cambridge,
culverin, was discharged, and nothing further was
heard of an enemy." — Notes on Indian Wars in
New England,
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John Winchester (1638), of Hingham in 1636, came to America the year before,
in the ship " Elizabeth." He had a grant of land in Hingham in 1636, and was admitted
to be a freeman March 9, 1637. He married, Oct. 15, 1638, Hannah Sealis, of Scituate.
He took an active part in the military troubles in Hingham in 1644-5, for which he was
fined, but was subsequently released therefrom. Soon after 1650 he moved to Muddy
River, now called Brookline, and died there, April 25, 1694, aged seventy -eight years.
. Edward Winship (1638), of Cambridge in 1635, became a freeman March 4 of that
year. He was one of the most active and energetic citizens of that town for many years ;
was commissioned by the General Court, May 26, 1647, ensign of the' Cambridge
company; became lieutenant of the militia in 1660; selectman for fourteen years,
between 1637 and 1684, and representative in 1663, 1664, and from 1681 to 1686, —
in all, eight years. He died Dec. 2, 1688, aged seventy-five years. He bought, in 1638,
an estate containing nearly three acres, at the easterly corner of Brattle and Mason
streets, and extending through to the Common.
His daughter, Joanna, bom Aug. i, 1645, became greatly distinguished as a teacher
of youth. The tombstone of this maiden school- mistress still stands in the ancient
cemetery, bearing the following inscription : —
"Here lyes the body of Mrs Joanna Winsbip aged 62 years, who departed this life November
the 19th, 1707.
"This good school dame
No longer school most keep
Which gives us cause
For children's sake to weep."
Rev. John Wilson, who is believed to have preached the sermon before the Artillery
Company in 1638, was born at Windsor, England, in 1588. His father was a clergyman,
and his mother a niece of the Archbishop of Canterbury. He was educated at the
University of Cambridge. Having been several times suspended, or silenced, for
non-conformity, he came to New England in 1630, with John Winthrop, arriving at Salem
on the twelfth day of June. He settled at Charlestown, where, with others, July 30, a
church was formed. This was afterwards known as the First Church in Boston, to which
place most of the members removed. Mr. Wilson was chosen teaching elder.
In 163 1, he returned to England, but came back to America the next year. July 3,
1632, he took the freeman's oath. Nov. 22, 1632, he became pastor of the First Church,
and held that relation until his decease, Aug. 7, 1667. He visited England again in
1634, and, returning, arrived in Boston Oct. 3, 1635, in company with Mrs. Wilson.
During the Pequot War, he was appointed by lot to act as chaplain of the expedition.
Rev. Richard Mather preached the funeral sermon at the decease of Mr. Wilson,
taking as his text, "Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live
for ever?'*
John Winchester (1638). Authorities: Morning, my honoured Father, Mr John Wilson,
Hist, of Hingham, by George Lincoln; Savage's Pastour to ye church of Boston, aged about 78 years
Gen. Diet; Records of Mass. Bay, Vol. lU., p. 80. & an half, a man eminent in Faith, love, humility,
Edward Winthip (1638). Authorities: self-denyal, prayer, soundnes of minde, zeal for God,
Paige's Hist of Cambridge; Savage's Gen. Diet. liberality to all men, esp'ly to ye s'ts & ministers of
Rev. John Wilson. AuTHORmES: Mather's Christ, rested from his labors, & sorrowes, beloved
Magnalia; Sprague's Annals of the American Pul- & lamented of all, and very honourably interred
pit; Hist of the First Church, Boston; Savage's ye day following." — Roxbury Church Records
Gen. Diet.; Eliot's Biog. Diet. (written by Rev. Samuel Danforth, who married
•< yth 6m 67. About two of ye clock in ye Mr. Wilson's daughter Mary).
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^ The officers elected were Capt. Edward Gibbons (1637), captain;
lU'^Q'^O. ^^P*- Thomas Clarke (1638), lieutenant; Thomas Hucken (1637),
^y \ ensign. The sergeants were John Oliver (1637) and Thomas Savage
(1637) ; the clerk, John Johnson (1638), and the drummer, Arthur Perry (1638).
The Company was undoubtedly formed in accordance with the regulation established
by Major Henry TeUier, of the " London Military Garden," for " The Way and Manner
of Drawing Up a Company," viz. : " When the Drums are beating about the town, and
in several places make Proclamation, (as by order from their Captain) for all Gentle-
mens Souldiers that are under his command, to repair unto his Randevous, unto such a
place, and at such an hour ; then it must be the immediate care of every Officer under
his command, punctually at that hour and place, thither to repair, for the more encourag-
ing of the souldiers as they shall come in, and not to stir themselves from thence, without
some order from their Captain, for fear of giving bad examples unto others. And when
they shall perceive some considerable number of men to come in, the Sergeants then may
take advice of their Lieutenant and Ensign, which of them they will appoint out to draw
forth the Muskettiers, and which the Pikes, and whom they shall make the right hand
File-leader of the Muskettiers, and who shall be the left ; and again who shall be the
Leader of the right hand File of Pikes, and who shall be the left : For these four, being
such remarkable places of Honour unto the knowing Souldier, that special care must be
had in placing deserving men to be there. Now it is, or ought to be the discretion of
every Lieutenant, and Ensign, (as being commissioned Officers) to resolve the Sergeants
herein, that they may with more alacrity go on to draw the rest up between ; and so
to order unto each of them their particular duties, as to carry equal pains in drawing
forth the files. Therefore in respect that for the most part in every company, they have
three Sergeants, two of them ought to take charge in drawing forth the Muskettiers,
(being helpt by the advice of their Lieutenant,) and the other to draw forth the Files of
Pikes, being assisted in counsel by their Ensign : for at such times the Officers ought not
to be idle, and to stand gazing upon each other ; but everyone, according to his particu-
lar place and relation, should be very active and assisting to each other."
The tactics and drill of the Artillery Company, when it was first organized, were
undoubtedly those of the Low Countries, which had just been adopted in England. The
artillery was heavy, and could be moved only with considerable difficulty, and the
members of the Company were divided into pikemen and musketeers. The masses of
pikemen, formed in accordance with the ancient systems of the phalanx, were flanked by
the musketeers. Sometimes the two wings of musketeers were advanced until their rear
ranks were on the same alignment as the front rank of the pikemen ; on other occasions,
the musketeers were drawn up all around the square, of which the pikemen formed the
centre.
No evidence of the use of pikes by the Artillery Company has been handed down.
There was no occasion to resist calvary when fighting Indians. The men were armed
and equipped as musketeers, and were formed in four ranks, as was directed in The
Compleat Body of the Art Military, by Lieut.-Col. Richard Elton.
Each musketeer was to be provided with a musket, priming wire, worm, scourer,
and bullet-mould, a rest, bandoleers, a sword, one pound of powder, twenty bullets, and
two fathoms of match rope. The musket was a matchlock, the cock holding by a screw,
and the burning match rope was applied to the powder in the pan. Muskets were
generally large and heavy, and a forked staff, or rest, was required to support them when
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presented to fire. The staff, or rest, had a crotch or crescent at the top, and a sharp
iron at the bottom to fasten it in the ground. Musketeers carried their powder in little
wooden, tin, or copper cylindrical boxes, each containing one charge ; twelve of these
boxes were fixed to a belt two inches wide, worn over the left shoulder, and the boxes
and belt were called bandoleers. Usually the primer containing the priming powder,
the bullet-dog, and priming-wire were fastened to the leather belt. These, and the little
long boxes hung upon the belt, made much rattHng. This belt, with its dangling
appendages, had some resemblance to a string of sleigh-bells.
" Military organization was at first the only social distinction in the infant colony,
for while all acknowledged allegiance to God and to the Commonwealth, there were no
forms in religion, no nobility in the government. The clergy pointed out their narrow
road to heaven, and the drill-sergeants taught men of dauntless energy how to use
weapons for their self-defence while on earth. The early confederation of the United
Colonies of New England, for mutual military self-defence against savage foes and
French invaders, finally resulted in independence."
Twenty-one members were added to the Company in 1639-40, viz. : John Allen,
Samuel Bennett, Richard Brackett, Bridemore, Robert Child, Thomas Coitmore,
Richard Davenport, Thomas Fowle, John Greene, Walter Haines, John Leverett, Robert
Long, John Musselwhite, Thomas Owen, Herbert Pelham, William Rainsburrow, Henry
Saltonstall, Robert Sampson, Anthony Stoddard, Robert Thompson, Francis Willoughby.
John Allen (1639), ^^ Charlestown, came over probably in the "Abigail," in 1635, (id^'f lL.^-C"
aged thirty years, with wife, Ann, from Kent County, England. He became a member
of the church May 22, 1641, and was admitted a freeman on the second day of the
next June. In 1640, he had a wife Sarah. In 1657, he was the richest man in the
town. He was representative from 1668 to 1674 inclusive, and in 1668 was captain of
the Charlestown company.
For services rendered the colony, Capt. Allen (1639) was granted, in 1668, one
thousand acres of land by the General Court; the same year he was appointed a
commissioner on import duties; in 1669, one of a committee to prevent the exportation
of coin, and also, with James Russell (1669), was authorized to collect the contributions
for his Majesty's fleet at Barbadoes.
He died March 27, 1675. Judge Sewall (1679) calls him a brother of Rev.
Thomas Allen.
Samuel Bennett (1639), of Lynn, was a carpenter by profession, but he worked in
the iron mills at Lynn. He came in the "James," in 1635, froin London, aged twenty-
four years. He owned a large farm at Rumney Marsh, now Chelsea. A pine forest in
the northern part of the town still retains the name of " Bennett's Swamp." He resided
John Allen (1639). AuTHORmES: Buding- "There was a law forbidding the sale of corn-
ton's Hist of First Church, Charlestown; New Eng. modi ties at too great a profit. For a breach of this
Hist, and Gen. Reg, 1853; Savage's Gen. Diet; law, he appears to have once or twice suffered
Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown. prosecution," and the court refused to remit the
Samuel Bennett (1639). Authorities: fine.
Lewis's Hist, of Lynn; Hurd's Hist, of Essex "In 1671, he sued John Gifford, former agent
Co., Art., Lynn; Report of Boston Rec. Com., of the iron-works, and attached property to the
1 634-1660. amount of four hundred pounds, for labor performed
"In 1644" Mr. Bennett (1639) "was presented for the company." — Ilurtfs Hist, of Essex Co., /.,
by the Grand Jury as * a common sleeper in time of 293.
exercise,' and fined two shillings and sixpence."
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in the western part of Saugus, and when the towns were divided the line passed through
his land, eastward of his house, and afterwards he was called an inhabitant of Boston.
He was indicted at the Quarterly Court at Salem, July 5, 1645, ^^r saying, in a scornful
manner, he " neither cared for the town, nor any order the town could make." Mr.
Bennett (1639) was a surveyor of highways at Rumney Marsh in 1657, and April 24 of
that year he, with Edward Hutchinson (1638) and John Tuttie (1644), was ordered
to "goe the bound line between Maiden and Rumney Marsh and Lin and Rumney
Marsh."
Richard Braokett (1639), ^^ Boston in 1632, probably a brother of Peter (1648),
was a member of the First Church in Boston, and was admitted a freeman May 25, 1636.
Drake, in his picture of Spring Lane, as he recalls the first settlers visiting the
spring, concludes, "And grim Richard Brackett, the jailer, may have laid down his
halberd to quaff a morning draught." He was appointed keeper of the prison Nov. 20,
1637. He sold, in 1638, to Jacob Leger, a house with a garden on Washington Street,
midway between the present West and Boylston streets.
Dec. 5, 1 64 1, he, with his wife, AHce, was dismissed by the Boston church to join
the church in Braintree, where he was ordained deacon July 21, 1642. He was town
clerk for many years, third captain^ of the town militia, and a deputy in 1655, 1665,
1667, 1671, 1672, 1674, and 1680. Oct. 15, 1679, he was appointed to join persons in
marriage in the town of Braintree, and to administer oaths in civil cases.
Capt. Brackett (1639) died in Braintree, March 5, 1691.
Bridemore (1639). In the oldest roll of the members of the Military Com-
pany of the Massachusetts, it is plainly, " Mr. Bridemore." Nothing concerning
him has been discovered.
Robert Child (1639), of Boston, physician, came from Northfleet, Kent County, Eng-
land, and was bred at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, England. He received the degrees
of A. B. in 1 63 1, and of A. M. in 1635, and was made a Doctor of Medicine at Padua.
He resided for a short time at Watertown, and was one of the petitioners for the grant of
the town of Lancaster in 1644. In October, 1645, ^^ purchased a large tract in Maine,
known as the Vines Patent. The next year he greatly alarmed the government of Massa-
chusetts by presuming to petition Parhament for an enlargement of privileges.^ He was
Richard Braokett (1639). Authorities: tjes of age vpon him, hauing desired formerly, &
Hist, of Braintree; Savage's Gen. Diet. now also, to lay downe his place as cheife military
Feb. 24, 1639, the selectmen voted, "There is commander in Braintry, the Court grants his re-
leave granted to our brother Richard Brackett to quest." — Records of Mass. Bay^ Vol. F., /. 459.
mowe the Marsh lying in the Newfield, which he * The principal point of the petition was, " that
hath usually mowen, for the next Summer time." — civil liberty and freedom might be forthwith granted
Report of Boston Rec, Com., 1 634-1660. to all truly English, and that all members of the
Robert Child (1639). Authorities: Mem. Church of England or Scotland, not scandalous.
Hist, of Boston; Drake's Hist, of Boston; Win- might be admitted to the privilege* of the churches
throp's Hist, of New England; Savage's Gen. Diet.; of New England.**
Hutch. Coll., 211; Wilson's New England Sala- The synods of 1657 and 1662 practically adopted
mander Discovered; New England's Jonas Cast this view.
Up at London. There were eight persons who joined in this
This name is spelled Chidley on the original petition, of whom the following were members of
roll, and the name is so spelled in Col. Rec, Vol. I. : the Military Company of the Massachusetts, viz.,
"Mr Chidley for confederating and concealing," Dr. Robert Child (1639), Samuel Maverick (1658),
was fined £1^ 6s. &/. It is often spelled Childe in Thomas Fowle (1639), David Yale (1640).
early books. Winthrop relates, Vol. H., p. 322, that after
' "On the request of Capt Richard Brackett, Dr. Child C1639) had arrived in London he met
being aboue seventy- three yeare of age, & infirmi- Francis Willoughby (1639) on the Exchange, and
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fined and confined; his study was broken open, and papers taken away, and every
hindrance was placed in his way to prevent his going to England to present his petition
to Parliament ; but at last he did present it, and was unsuccessful. The General Court
of Massachusetts issued a declaration against him, a portion of which was that he was a
bachelor. In 1647, ^^ went home, did not return, and probably died in England,
Oct. 27, 1647, the General Court ordered, that, whereas Dr. Child (1639) owed a fine of
fifty pounds to the country, which was unpaid, and he had gone out of the jurisdiction, and
whereas he had stock (four hundred and fifty pounds) in the iron-works, therefore the
attorney-general was given power to sell so much of said stock as would yield the fifty
pounds due to the country.
Thomas Coitmore (1639), of Charlestown in 1636, was a brother of Elizabeth,
who married William Tyng (1638). Thomas (1639) was admitted a freeman May 13,
1640, was selectman of Charlestown, 1640-2 inclusive, and representative to the General
Court in 1640 and 1641. In 1644, he was proposed as the commander of the fort at
Castle Island. He was an enterprising merchant, and went on several voyages to distant
lands. In 1642, he sailed master of the "Trial," the first ship ever built in Boston. He
was lost on a voyage to Malaga, by shipwreck on the coast of Spain,^ Dec. 27, 1645. His
inventory was ^^1,266 gs. 7^. His wife, by whom he had two sons, was Martha, daughter
of Capt. Rainsburrow (1639). Upon the death of her husband, Thomas Coitmore
(1639), she married Gov. Winthrop^; and after his decease she married, March 10, 1651,
John Coggan (1638). After his decease in 1658, "she wished to be married again," as
related by Rev. John Davenport, and, it is said, " poisoned herself for her ill success."
The homestead of Thomas Coitmore (1639) in Charlestown, and twelve other
pieces of real estate which he owned, are described in Charlestown Land Records, as
printed by the Boston Record Commissioners, Vol. III., p. 20.
Richard Davenport (1639) came with Gov. Endicott in the "Abigail," in Septem-
ber, 1628, from Weymouth, Dorset County, England, and landed at Salem. He was
born in 1606 ; was admitted a freeman Sept. 3, 1634 ; a deputy from Salem in 1637, and
resided in that town until 1642. He was ensign of the Salem train-band in October,
1634, when his friend Endicott cut out the red cross in the national ensign, and in admi-
ration of that act he named a daughter, born that year, " Truecross." He held the same
office, ensign, when, with Underhill (1637), Turner (1637), and Jennison (1637), he
in talking about New England, the doctor "railed Indians of North America, Book III., p. 75; Felt's
against the people, sa) ing that they were a company Annals of Salem; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Drake's
of rogues and knaves." Mr. Willoughby (1639) Hist, of Boston; Records of Mass. Bay.
replied that he who talked so was a knave, where- Oct. 19, 1652, Capt. Davenport (1639) was
upon the doctor gave him a box on the ear. They appointed one of the guardians of Adam Winthrop,
were separated by friends. To restore peace, Dr. *' the orphane, of about fiue yeares of age," who
Child (1639) was ordered to give five pounds to the joined the Artillery Company in 1692.
poor of New England, to apologize in the full ^ Mr. Frothingham says he was drowned "on
Exchange, and to promise never again to speak evil the coast of Wales."
of New England men. " A right godly man and expert seaman," writes
Thomas Coitmore (1639). Authorities: Winthrop; "dearly beloved." " A good scholar and
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., x88o; his will is in one who had spent both his labor and estate in
same, 1853; the inventory in same, 1854; Savage's helping on this wilderness work," writes Edward
Gen. Diet.; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Com- Johnson (1637).
pany; Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng., Savage's * The marriage contract, with an inventory of
Edition; Frothingham 's Hist, of Cliarlestown. her goods and chattels, is given in the Records of
Richard Davenport (1639). Authorihes: the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, Vol. XL, pp.
New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1850; Drake's 234-236.
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went in Gov. Endicott's expedition against the Indians, to revenge the murder of Mr.
Oldham. In 1636, he was lieutenant of the first volunteer train-band, under Capt.
Denison (1660), in Ipswich, where it is probable he resided a short time. He was a
military man of distinction in the first settlement of the colony, and was engaged in many
enterprises against the Indians, yet he never held any office in the Artillery Company,
probably on account of his absence on public duty.
Lieut. Davenport (1639) was wounded in a battle with the Pequots in 1637, and
in the same year was directed by the General Court to receive the arms of Mr. Wheel-
wright's friends in Salem. The first settlers in and near Boston built a fort for their
defence in July, 1634. It had walls of earth, and was afterwards called Castle William,
now Fort Independence. Capt. Nicholas Simpkins (1650) was the first commander,
Edward Gibbons (1637) the second, Lieut. Richard Morris (1637) the third, and
Robert Sedgwick (1637), in June, 1641, was the fourth. In 1643, ^^^ ^^^ walls having
gone to decay, the fort was rebuilt with pine-trees and earth, under the superintendence
of Capt. Richard Davenport (1639), who was appointed to command it When that
decayed, which was within a little time, there was a small castle built of brick, which
had " three rooms in it — a dwelling room below, a lodging room over it, and the gun-
room over that, wherein were six guns, called sacker guns, and over it upon the top
three lesser guns." Such was its condition July 15, 1665, when "God was pleased to
send a grievous storm of thunder and lightning, which did some hurt in Boston," says
Capt. Roger Clap (1646). Capt. Davenport (1639), weary by severe duty, had retired
in a room separated from the powder magazine by a thin board partition, and while
asleep was killed by a flash of lightning, no material damage being done to the Castle.*
His son, Nathaniel, was a captain in King Philip's War, and was killed in the Great
Fort fight, Dec. 19, 1675. The command of the Company then devolved on Lieut.
Edward Tyng, Jr. (1668). His grandson, Hon. Addington Davenport, joined the
Artillery Company in 1692.
Thomas Fowie (1639), of Boston, came from England before 1635, and was a
merchant, whose home estate, consisting of a house and garden, was situated at the
north comer of Essex and Washington streets. He was admitted to be a freeman
Sept. 7, 1639, ^^^ joined the First Church in Boston March 26, 1643. He served as
selectman of Boston, with Gov. Winthrop, in 1645 and 1646. In 1644, "30**" of 10 mo."
he is called in the Boston Town Records, "Tho : Fowle, Gent." In 1639, ^^ " 27*** of
the II mo.," he was granted six hundred acres "at Rumney Marsh," which in 1650 were
owned by Samuel Bennett (1639). He is supposed to have moved to Braintree, at least
he owned property there. Whitman says Mr. Fowle "figures as a man of much
notoriety in Winthrop, having on account of his liberal sentiments, been a constant
thorn to the civil and ecclesiastical rulers of the colony." In Boston, he had the agent
Thoma8 Fowle (1639). Authorities: Sav- Richard Davenport, a man of a choice and excel-
age's Edition of Winthrop^s Hist, of New Eng.; lent sp't, having bin hard at work, was layd down
Drake's Hist, of Boston; Mem. Hist, of Boston; upon his bed in ye Castle, there being but a Wain-
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Whitman's Hist. A. and H.A. scot betw. ye bed & ye Magazine of Powder, the
Company. lightning came in at ye window & smote ye Captain
' " 1665. July 15. There was a dreadful thunder on ye right eare so yt it bled, bruised his flesh upon
[and] lightning . . . And at ye Castle it wounded his head, wounded & burnt his breast & belly, &
3 or 4 men In so much that they cryed out some stroke him dead that he never spoke more; but it
houres after, some that yir tooes, others yt their legs pleased God ye powder escaped ye fire." — Roxbury
were falling off, and ye Captain of the Castle, Mr Church Records,
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of D'Aulnay, in the troubles of La Tour, to lodge at his house, and his ship was seized
at London for damages by the La Tour party. In 1646, he was earnest for an extension
of liberties, was heavily fined, and went to England in disgust in November, 1646.
The seizure of the ship, when Joseph Weld (1637) and Stephen Winthrop (1641)
^were arrested, has heretofore been mentioned, page 24. In 1646, Mr. Fowle (1639),
with Dr. Child (1639), John Smith, and David Yale (1640), "petitioned to Parliament,
complaining of the distinctions in civil and church estate here, and that they might be
governed by the laws of England " ; — this petition cited that they, "free bom subjects of
England, were denied the liberty of subjects, both in church and commonwealth, them-
selves and their children debarred from the seals of the covenant, except they would
submit to such a way of entrance and church covenant, as their consciences could not
admit, and tate such a civil oath, as would not stand with their oath of allegiance, or
else they must be debarred of all power and interest in civil affairs, and were subjected
to an arbitrary government and extra judicial proceedings," etc. A petition was
presented to the General Court by them, but the consideration thereof, as well as a
law to permit non-freemen to vote, was deferred to another session. Mr. Fowle (1639)
also, with Gen. Sedgwick (1637) and others, petitioned for the abrogation of the laws
against Anabaptists and the tax on new-comers, which was also unsuccessful.
On the eve of his departure for England, after having been fined and imprisoned
for the above-mentioned petition, he was stayed again at Gov. Winthrop's warrant, as
also Dr. Child (1639), said "to be the chief speaker," who said "they did beneath
themselves in petitioning us," and appealed to England. The hearing was continued
with much spirit and acrimony. " In conclusion, Fowle [1639] and one Smith were
committed to the Marshal for want of sureties, and the rest were enjoined to attend the
Court when they should be called. So they were dismissed and Mr. Fowle [1639]
found sureties before night." The trial proceeded, and in the subsequent pages of
Winthrop we may find the long-contested argument, pro and con. Dr. Child (1639)
was fined fifty pounds and Mr. Fowle (1639) forty pounds, "for persisting thus obsti-
nately and proudly in their evil practice." They were offered to have their fines remitted,
if they would but acknowledge their fault ; but they remained obstinate. Their appeal
was received, but refused acceptance and was not permitted to be read in the court.
" Surprise," says Savage, " almost equals our indignation at this exorbitant imposition ;
for in this very year Fowle [1639] was associated with Winthrop as one of the Selectmen
of Boston. All these petitioners but Maverick [1658] left the country, I believe."
In 1648, Mr. Fowle (1639) is thus spoken of by Gov. Winthrop: "For God had
brought him very low, both in his estate and reputation, since he joined in the first
petition." Whitman adds : " There is no reason to attribute it to a judgment of God ;
it is far more easy to account for his becoming poor by losses at sea, heavy fines,
imprisonment, delays, expenses," etc.
John Greene (1639), of Charlestown, came in the "James" from London in 1632,
and arrived June 12, with his wife. Perseverance (Johnson), three children, a servant, and
Joseph Greene, a relative. He joined the church in Charlestown, March 29, i6;j3 ; was
afterward an elder of that church, the first and only one it ever had, and became a
freeman April i, 1633. In the town records he is called " Sergeant." He was town
John Greene (1639). AUTHORmES: Wy- Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847; Frothingham*s Hist, of
man's Gen. and Estates of Charlestown; New Eng. Charlestown; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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clerk from 1646 to 1658, selectman from 1646 to 1657 inclusive. His dwelling-house,
on a lot of three-quarters of an acre, was situated at the west end of the Common,
" bounded on all sides by the common." His property in Charlestown is described in
Charlestown Land Records, as printed by the Boston Record Commissioners, page 50.
His will of April 21, 1658, names his wif^ Joanna. She was his second wife, the widow
of John Shatswell, of Ipswich, who brought him a large estate. Mr. Greene (1639)
died April 22, 1658. His tombstone, now broken and defaced, near Harvard's monu-
ment, once bore this inscription : —
" Memorial of ye Jvst is blessed.
" Here lyeth ye body of Mr. John Greene, born in London in Old England, who married Perseverance,
the daughter of [Rev. Francb] Johnson, in Amsterdam, by whom he had 6 children, with whom and
3 children he come to Charlestown, in New England, in 1632, was rvling elder in ye church, and
deceased April 22, 1658, leaving behind 2 sons and one davghter, viz. John, Jacob, and Mary, who
erected this Monvment to the memory of him and his wife, their father and mother."
Walter Haynes (1639), of Sudbury, was one of the first proprietors of that town.
He, with his wife, Elizabeth, and three children under sixteen years of age, embarked in
the ship " Confidence," of London, for America, leaving Southampton April 24, 1638.
Mr. Haynes (1639) is recorded as being fifty-five years of age. He is called a " Lennen
Weaver," from Sutton, Mandifield, in the county of Wilts, England. He was admitted a
freeman May 13, 1640 ; was appointed commissioner in Sudbury, in 1640, " to end
small businesses " ; clerk of the writs in 1641-5 ; represented the town of Sudbury in the
General Court in 1641-4, 1646, 1648, and 1651, and was one of the selectmen of that
town for ten years. " Mr. Haynes," says the historian of Sudbury, " was probably one
of the first grantees to erect a house on the east side of the river, which was probably the
* Haynes Garrison.' " It stood until 1876, when it was taken down. Descendants of
Walter Haynes (1639) were : Capt. Aaron Haynes, who commanded a Sudbury company
that marched to Concord, April 19, 1775 ; Dea. Josiah Haynes, who was slain in that fight,
Walter Haynes (1639). Authorities; Hud-
son's Hist, of Sudbury; Savage's Gen. Diet.
Tl)is name is given in the oldest record book as
" Mr. Haines." Mr.Whitman ( 1810) concluded
it was Walter Haynes, of Sudbury. It might have
been Gov. John Haynes, of Connecticut. It does
not seem possible to decide which became a mem-
ber of the Company.
John Haynes arrived in America in the ship
" Griffin," Sept. 3, 1633, coming from Copford Hall,
in Essex, England. He became a freeman May 14,
1634, was elected an assistant in 1634 and 1636,
and governor in 1635. ^^X 2, 1637, 1^^ removed
to Hartford, Conn., was elected the first governor
of that colony in April, 1639, and continued to hold
that office every second year afterward until his
decease, March i, 1654.
He seems to have been interested in military
affairs. Sept. 25, 1634, he was appointed by the
General Court " to ouersee the amunicon house, to
be builte att Newe Towne"; May 6, 1635, ^^
appointed a commissioner of military affairs, and
Dec. 13, 1636, was made colonel of the Middlesex
Regiment.
He was married first in England. His two
eldest sons remained in England, and took part in
the civil war; another son, by his first wife.
returned to England. His second wife was Mabel,
sister of Roger Harlakenden, by whom he had four
children. While in Cambridge he resided on the
westerly side of Winthrop Square, his lot extending
from Mt. Auburn Street to Winthrop Street
" His great integrity and wise management of
all affairs so raised and fixed his character in the
esteem of the people of Connecticut that they
always, when the Constitution would permit, placed
him in the chief seat of government, and continued
him in it until his death."
June 5, 1638, Gov. Haynes came to Boston
with Unkus, the Monahegan sachem, and thirty-
seven men, to consult in regard to Indian affaiis.
— Se^ Winthrop' s Journal, VoL/.^p. 265.
Toward the last of May, 1639, Gov. Haynes, of
Connecticut, visited Boston sigain, with Rev. Mr.
Hooker, and coming into the bay, staid near a
month. They came to renew the treaty of confed-
eration with the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Gov.
Haynes was therefore in Boston the first Monday
in June, 1639, at which lime he may have joined
the Artillery Company.
John Haynes. Authorities: Savage's Gen.
Diet.; Paige's Hist, of Cambridge; Trumbull's
Hist, of Conn.; Bridgman's Pilgrims of Boston.
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at the age of eighty, and Joshua Haynes, who was killed at Bunker Hill. Sergt. Walter
Haynes — for he is so called on the town records — was prominent in all town matters,
and, with Brian Pendleton (1646), was active in founding a church and erecting the first
meeting-house in Sudbury. He died Feb. 14, 1665.
John Leverett (1639), ^^ Boston, was a son of Thomas Leverett, the ruling elder
of the First Church, who resigned his office of alderman of the borough of Boston,
England, just previous to his sailing from London, and arrived, Sept. 4, 1633, at Boston,
Mass. John Leverett (1639), bom July 7, 1616, came over with his parents, Rev. Mr.
Cotton, Mr. Haynes (1639), afterward governor, and other eminent persons, in the
"Griffin." He joined the First Church July 14, 1639, when Rev. Mr. Cotton, the
spiritual teacher of his boyhood, was pastor, and was admitted a freeman May 13, 1640.
" No man in our country," says Savage, " ever filled more important offices, nor with
happier repute."
He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 1641, junior sergeant in 1642, senior
sergeant in 1643, lieutenant in 1648, and was elected commander three times, viz. : in
1652, 1663, and 1670. He is called "Sergeant" Sept. 27, 1642, in the Records of
Massachusetts Bay; was appointed captain under Sergt.- Major Gibbons (1637), Aug. 12,
1645, to take the field against the Narrag^nset Indians; in 1652 was captain of a troop
of horse, and the same year the South Company in Boston chose him as its captain. In
1662, he was granted one thousand acres of land in consideration of his services to the
colony, and five hundred more in 1671. May 23, 1666, he was voted "thanks" by
the General Court, and one hundred pounds as a gratuity, for his care and pains in
completing the batteries of Boston and mounting the great artillery. In 1663, he was
chosen major-general of the colony, and held that office ten years.
He was concerned in trade with Gen. Gibbons (1637), wherein several ships and
cargoes were lost. Ten thousand dollars were lost by the wrecking of one vessel. He
was appointed one of the commissioners to the Dutch Governor of New York, and was
made commander of the forces contemplated to be raised in 1653, in case of war with
the Dutch. He was also captain of a troop of horse in Cromwell's service, in 1656.
He seems to have spent most of his life in the service of the colony, for he was
chosen deputy for Boston in 165 1, 1652, and 1653, and again, 1663, 1664, and 1665.
He was speaker of the House part of the year 165 1, and also in 1663 and 1664. In
1665, he was chosen from the House of Deputies to be an assistant, and was continued
in that office until 1670. He was elected deputy-governor in 167 1 and 1672, and
governor from 1673 ^^ ^^7^9 and died March 16, 1679, while holding that office. May
28, 1679, the General Court appropriated one hundred pounds towards the interment
of his remains.
Mr. Leverett (1639) went to England in 1644-5, and was appointed a captain in
the regiment of Col. Rainsburrow (1639), but soon returned to Boston. In August,
1676, the King, Charles II., conferred the order of knighthood upon him. He sup-
pressed that title, or the knowledge of it, during life ; his previous republican employ-
ments, and the genius of our colonial government, made him wisely conceal it. He
was in England at the Restoration, advocating the interest of the colony, which may have
John Leverett (1639). Authorities: Sav- Bridgman's Pilgrims of Boston; New Eng. Hist,
age's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.; His- and Gen. Reg., 1850, 1851, 1876; Drake's fiist. of
tories of Harv. Coll. ; Savage's Gen. Diet. ; Reports Boston; Records of Mass. Bay, 1 640- 1679.
of Boston Rec. Com., 1634-1660, 1660-1701;
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made his talents and influence known to the King, who afterwards, when Mr. Leverett
(1639) was in his highest-colonial dignity, honored him.
He was one of the four persons to whom, in 1664, the patent, or first charter, was
delivered by the General Court, to be kept safe and secret, together with a duplicate.
They were directed to dispose of them as might be safest for the country. The other
three persons were Gov. Bellingham, Capt. Thomas Clarke (1638), and Capt. Edward
Johnson (1637).
His son, Hudson, joined the Artillery Company in 1658, and his grandson, John, in
1 704 ; and several other of his descendants have been members of the Company. His
will and codicil are dated March 15, 1678 9, wherein he names his grandson, John
(1704), "to be brought up to learning." His son, Hudson (1658), the father of John
(1704), was given a double portion. He left, also, six daughters, and had a very large
landed estate. His mansion-house, during the life of his father. Elder Thomas, was at
the southeast comer of Court Street, and his father's, which he afterwards occupied,
with a garden on the east side of the original site of the old or first meeting-house,
had State Street on the north and the marsh of Mr. Winthrop on the south. That part
of Congress Street north of Water Street was called Leverett's Lane for many years, in
remembrance of the father and his son. The disease of which he died was the stone,
as appears by an interleaved almanac of that year. His picture, representing him in
the military costume of that day, with sword, collar, gloves, etc., is preserved in the
Essex Historical Library, at Salem, Mass. That society possesses his sword, and other
relics. Another portrait of the good old man, in civil attire, with a mild and benignant
expression of countenance, adorns the State House of Massachusetts.
" The Governor, under the old Charter," says Hutchinson, " although he carried
great porte (so does the Doge of Venice), yet his share in the administration was little
more than any one of his Assistants. The weighty affairs of the war, and the agency,
during his administration, conducted with prudence and steadiness, caused him to be
greatly respected. . . . His funeral was splendid, as appears by the order of pro-
cession, and was not unlike that of royalty in England."
He was sent, with Edward Hutchinson (1638;, on an embassy to Miantonomoh,
sachem of the Narragansets, in 1642. He also had a military command under Gen.
Sedgwick (1637) in expelling the French from Penobscot, in 1654. He also served as
a commissioner, with Lusher (1638) and Danforth, to repair to Dover, N. H. Harvard
College Records, "3** mo. lo*** day, 1649," contains the paper drawn up by the Governor
and magistrates, against " long hair." The following is the preamble : " Forasmuch as
the wearing of long hair, after the manner of ruffians and barbarous Indians, has begun
to invade New England, contrary to the rule of God*s word, which says it is a shame
for a man to wear long hair, as also the commendable custom generally of all the godly
of our nation, until within these few years," etc. "He wore long hair, but is the first
Governor that is painted without a long beard. He laid it aside at CromwelPs court."
"Order of march at the funeral of Gov. Leverett [1639], who died i6*»» March
1678 and was buried the first day of the next year, 25*** March, 1679. —
"Mr. John Joyliff, Mr. James Whitcomb, Mr. William Tailer [17 12], Mr. Richard
Middlecot — to carry each a Banner Roll at the four corners of the Hearse.
" To march next before the Hearse, as followeth :
"Mr. Samuel Shrimpton [1670], or in his absence, Capt. Clap — to carry the
Helmet.
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" Mr. John Fairweather — to carry the Gorget.
"Mr. E. Hutchinson [1670] — Brest.
"Mr. Charles Lidget [1679]— Back.
"Mr. Sampson Sheaf e — one tace.
" Mr. John Pinchon — one tace.
"Mr. Dummer [1671], in case.
"Capt Nich. Paige [1693] — One Gauntlet, Capt J Carwin — one Gauntlet.
" Lt. Edw. Willys— the Target. Capt. Edw Tyng [1668] — the Sword.
" Mr. Hezekiah Usher [1665] — one Spur. Mr Peter Sargeant — one Spur.
"Capt William Gerrish, to lead the Hearse per the Racis — and Return Waite
[1662] (as Groom) per the headstall.
"Mr. Lynde [1658], Mr. Saflfin, Mr. Rock [1658], N. Green— to carry Banners
mixt with the Banner Roles above."
The names mentioned above clearly indicate the prominence given to the Artillery
Company in the funeral hoaors of its late commander, Major-Gen. Sir John Leverett
(1639)-
Gov. Leverett's (1639) second wife, who outlived him many years, was a daughter of
Major-Gen. Sedgwick (1637). She became a member of the First Church Oct. 12,
1656, and died Jan. 2, 1704, having arrived at the age of seventy-four years. She was
buried on the 8th of January, and Rev. Cotton Mather preached her funeral sermon.
Robert Long (1639), of Charlestown, came from Dunstable, England, in the
"Defence," in 1635, at the age of forty-five years, bringing his wife, Elizabeth, and ten
children. He had been an innholder at Dunstable, Bedford County, England, where Rev.
Zechariah Syromes, of Charlestown, Mass., had formerly preached. He was an innkeeper in
Charlestown, and his house was situated " on the south of Mill hill — his houselot being
bounded by the market place, meeting house lane and High Street." He was licensed
Sept. 3, 1635, " to keepe a house of intertainment att Charles Towne for horse and man."
In 1640, Charlestown chose him to seU wine, and the General Court approved the choice.
Dec. II, 1648, Robert Keayne (1637) and James Penn, deputies of the General Court,
and in behalf of said court, signed articles of agreement with William Phillips (1644),
Robert Long (1639), Hugh Gunnison (1646), William Hudson (2640), and Robert
Turner (1640), vintners, by which the latter had the exclusive right to sell and retail all
kind of wines in Boston and Charlestown for five years, by paying to the treasurer of the
jurisdiction of Massachusetts one hundred and sixty pounds yearly, in current money.
He owned, according to the Book of Charlestown Land Records, twelve other pieces of
real estate, containing above one hundred and fifty acres. He died Jan. 9, 1664.
" The Great House, first used as the official residence of the Governor, was pur-
chased in 1633, by the town, of John Winthrop and other gentlemen, for ;£io, and used
as a meeting-house until it was sold, for ^£30, to Robert Long [1639] in 1635, when it
became a tavern or ' ordinary,* sometimes known as the * Three Cranes ' from its sign.
It stood wholly in the market-place, in front of the building lately the City Hall, at the
comer of Harvard Street The tavern was kept by Mr. Long [1639] and his descendants
till 171 1, when it was sold to Eben Breed, in whose family it remained until the land
was bought by the town to enlarge the Square after the Revolution."
Robert Long (1639). Authorities: Sav- Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown; Records of
age*8 Gen. Diet.; Mem. Hist, of Boston, Vol. L; Mass. Bay.
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John Musselwhite (1639), of Newbury, yeoman, came in the "James'* in 1635
from Southampton. He is called, in the custom-house records, " of Longford," Wilts
County, England. He was first of Ipswich, and became a freeman March 22, 1639. He
is named in the division of lands in Newbury, March 17, 1642, and Jan. 11, 1644. He
died Jan. 30, 167 1, leaving property to one sister and two brothers in Beaverstock,
Wiltshire, England.
Thomas Owen (1639), of Boston in 1639, when he joined the Artillery Company,
and in 1 64 1, when he escaped from the Boston jail. Whitman recites the story from Win-
throp. Vol. n., p. 5 1 : " Owen [1639] ^^ ^^ Boston jail, for notorious suspicion of adultery.
He was sentenced 'at a Quarter Court at Boston, 7th of 7th mo. 1641, for his
adulterous practices [and] was censured to be sent to the gallows with a rope about his
neck, and to sit upon the ladder an hour, the rope's end thrown over the gallows, and so
to return to prison.' Sarah Hale, wife of William Hale, his paramour, was sentenced to
the like, and after to be banished. Several men and women, who were concerned in his
escape to Noddles Island, especially Maverick [1658], were severely fined. Owen
[1639] also was fined ;^2o, and if not paid in a week, to be severely whipped. Among
other things. Hale, the husband, was admonished to take heed of the like concealment.
Seven of the persons censured have the title or prefix of respect. This suspicion must
therefore have originated among the better sort of people."
Herbert Pelham (1639), ^^ Cambridge, came over in 1638, bringing his daughter,
Penelope, after he had befriended the cause of the colony as a member of the company
in London for ten years. He was educated at Magdalen Hall, Oxford, graduating in
1619, when he was eighteen years of age. By profession a lawyer, he is called "gent,"
and Gov. Hutchinson says, " He was of that family which attained the highest rank in the
peerage one hundred years ago, as Duke of Newcastle."
He settled in Cambridge, and resided at the northwest corner of Dunster and South
streets, the same estate having been previously occupied by Gov. Thomas Dudley and by
Roger Harlakenden. The widow of the latter became the second wife of Herbert Pel-
ham (1639). He was a freeman in 1645, selectman and commissioner of the United
Colonies the same year, and assistant from 1645 — when Gol. Stoughton (1638) had gone
to England — to 1649 inclusive. In the latter year he returned to England, and resided at
Buer's Hamlet, in Essex County. He was a commissioner of the United Colonies in
1645 and 1646, and was intrusted with much important public business. He also was
the first treasurer of Harvard College, chosen Dec. 27, 1643, and the second person
named in the act incorporating the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians
in 1649. Another incorporator of this society was Major Robert Thompson (1639).
Edward Johnson (1637) styles him "a man of courteous behaviour, humble and
heavenly-minded." He was one of the Company in England in 1629, and contributed
to the common stock one hundred pounds. The year following his settlement at Cam-
John Musselwhite (1639). Authorities: ** Thomas Owen for escaping out of prison, was
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Coffin's Hist, of Newbury. fined 20 pounds to be paid within a week or to l)e
Thomas Owen (1639). Authorities: severely whipptd." — /^econ/s 0/ Mass. Bay,
Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng. Herbert Pelham (1639). Authorities:
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company; Savage's Paige's Hist, of Cambridge; Savage's Gen. Diet.;
Gen. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay. Hurd's Hist. Middlesex Co.; New Eng. Hist, and
"Thomas Owen, Boston, Ar. Co. 1639, impris- Gen. Reg., 1864, 1879; Savage's Edition of Win-
throp's Hist, of New Eng. Whitman's Hist A. and
H. A. Company.
oned, 1 641, perhaps unjustly, for Samuel Maverick
befriended him." — Savages Gen. Diet,
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bridge his house was burned down, from which he and his family narrowly escaped.
Winthrop calls the discovery of the fire, by a neighbor's wife, who heard her hens making
a noise at midnight, and awakened her husband, "a special providence of God."
After his return to England, he became a member of Parliament, rendered frequent
and important services to the colony, and died in June, 1673, being buried "in County
Suffolk, July I."
After his retiu-n to England, he might have again visited this country, if the extract
from the Boston News-Letter ^ Aug. 19, 1826, quoted in Whitman's (1810) History of the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, be true. It says, " This gentleman was one
of the early settlers in Cambridge, prior to 1660, and a large proprietor to the first
division of the lands there, in 1665. A few acres of it were called Pelham's Island.
Subsequently he made larger purchases of real estate, and permitted the poorer people
to cut off the original growth of timber on one hundred acres of it. He must have been
considered as holding high rank in society ; for his son Edward, who graduated at college
in 1673, was placed at the head of his class; and this same son inherited all his estate
in the then colony of Massachusetts. He returned to England before 1672, for his will
was dated, in January of that year, at Ferrer's, in Buer's Hamlet, in the County of
Essex, where he died. His wiU was proved at London, in March, 1676. Some of his
posterity are citizens of the United States, at this day."
William Ralnsburrow (1639), ^^ Charlestown in 1639, in which year he joined the
Artillery Company, had, the next year, property in Watertown. He probably intended to
live in America, for he purchased, in the first year of his residence here, the old meeting-
house, as Mr. Budington, in the History of Charlestown, p. 195, has shown; but he
returned to England before the civil war, in which he acquired distinction. He was
related to Gov. John Winthrop by marriage. Col. Rainsburrow's sister, Judith, married
Stephen (1641), a son of Gov John Winthrop.
On his return to England, he was appointed to be captain of a troop of horse
intended for Ireland, and also governor of Worcester. He was highly favored by Crom-
well, and was appointed colonel of a regiment in the Parliament's service, with Israel
Stoughton (1637) as lieutenant-colonel, Nehemiah Bourne (1638) as major, John
Leverett (1639) as captain, and William Hudson (1640) as ensign, — all of whom were
citizens of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and members of the Military Company of the
Massachusetts. He was assassinated in Ireland, Oct. 29, 1648.' His daughter, Martha,
William Rainsburrow (1639). Authorities : and, going to London, entered upon his last service
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Savage's Edition of Winthrop*s in Yorkshire. At the head of the Parliament army.
Hist, of New Eng. ; Records of Mass. Bay, II. ; he established his headquarters at Doncaster, near
Oarendon's Hist, of Rebellion; Bond's Watertown. Pomfret. The Royalists planned the siurprise and
* Samuel Adams Drake, in his New England capture of Rainsburrow [1639]. Twenty- two picked
Legends and Folk-Lore, tells the story of the " Death men, well mounted, under the Royalist Capt. Paul-
of Rainsburrow. Col. Rainsburrow (1639) was den, passed through the besiegers lines into Don-
repeatedly promoted by Cromwell, and at the imme- caster undiscovered. Four troopers forced an
diate storming of Bristol, commanded a brigade. entrance into the colonel's lodgings. Rainsburrow
How well he planned and fought the Protector tells [1639] was arrested; brought out of his house, and
in an official letter. For his bravery, the Earl of ordered to mount ahorse, which stood ready saddled.
Fairfax deputed Col. Rainsburrow (1639) as one The colonel, at first, seemed willing to mount, but,
of the officers to receive the surrender of the place; on reflection for a moment, he determined to fight
and Cromwell appointed him as one of the commis- bis four enemies. The colonel's lieutenant was
sioners to treat with the King. slain while endeavoring to assist his superior officer.
" When the insurrection preceding the second Though wounded and bleeding, the fight waged
civil war broke out, Rainsburrow [1639] was in com- fiercely until one of the paity run his sword through
mand, and on board the English fleet. He is there his body, when the brave Gen. Rainsburrow [1639]
called Admiral Rainsburrow [1639]. The sailors fell dead upon the pavement of the courtyard."
embracing the Royalist side put the admiral ashore.
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was married three times: (i) Thomas Coitmore (1639); (2) Gov. John Winthrop;
(3) John Coggan (1638).
"The Great House," in Charlestown, once occupied by Robert Long (1639) as an
inn, was used by the Charlestown church, Oct. 14, 1632, for a place of meeting. In
1636, another building was occupied by that congregation, but its precise location is not
known. The Memorial History of Boston, Vol. I., p. 394, says, " November 26, 1639,
William Rainsborough bought the old meeting-house for ;^ioo, which was used towards
paying for ' the new meeting house newly built in the town on the south side of the
Town HiU.' "
Henry Saitonstail (1639), ^^ Watertown, youngest son of Sir Richard Saltonstall,
was bom in England, and came to America, probably with his father, in 1630. He
graduated in the first class in Harvard College in 1642, and therefore must have become
a member of the Company before he entered, or while a student there. He went to
England and thence to Holland with his father, in 1644, Sir Richard being ambassador
from England at that time. It was during this visit that a portrait of Sir Richard was
painted by Rembrandt. Henry studied medicine, and in October, 1649, received the
degree of M. D. from the university in Padua, and June 24, 1652, a degree at Oxford,
England. He and William Stoughton, chief- justice, son of Israel Stoughton (1637),
were, by order of Parliament, created fellows of the New College, Oxford, England.
Robert Sampson (1639), of Boston in 1630, son of John and Bridget (Clopton)
Sampson, came in the same ship with Gov. Winthrop, who calls the former " cousin," in
a letter to his wife. Mr. Sampson's (1639) mother was a sister of Gov. Winthrop's second
wife. Savage says that Robert Sampson's " family was ancient in the rank of knights,
residing at Sampson's Hall, in the parish of Kersey, near Groton."
He probably returned to England soon after becoming a member of the Company.
He was one of the sureties for Mr. David Yale, when he joined the Company in the
year 1640.
Anthony Stoddard (1639), of Boston in 1639, ^ linen-draper, joined the First Church
Sept. 28, 1639, was admitted a townsman the 26th of August preceding, and became a
freeman May 13, 1640. His first wife was Mary Downing, of Salem, a niece of Gov.
Winthrop; his second wife was the widow of Capt. Joseph Weld (1637), of Roxbury.
She died in 1654, and* he married Christian , after whose decease he married
Mary, widow of Major Thomas Savage (1637). The remark of Sewall (1679) in his
Diary seems to be true, — Anthony Stoddard was " the ancientest shop-keeper in town."
He was a man of great influence in Boston. As early as 1641 he was a constable.
Winthrop (Vol. II., p. 39) relates a story of the constable's scruple to obey the Gov-
Henry Saltonstall (1639). Authorities: "[1686-7] March 16, About i, aclock Mr.
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1879; Bond's Anthony Stoddard dyes, was the ancientest shop-
Watertown; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Com- keeper in Town." — Sewa/Ps Papers, Vol, /., p.
pany, Ed. 1842. 170.
Robert Sampson (1639). Authorities: Sav- " May 31, 1660, Capt Edward Johnson [1637]
age's Gen. Diet.; Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Mr. Anthony Stoddard [1639] and Deacon WiUiam
Hist, of New Eng., Vol. I., p. 445, Appendix. Parkes [1638] were nominated and appointed a
Anthony Stoddard Q1639). Authorities: committee to officiate as Surveyors Generals of the
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851; Report of country's ammunition." — Kecords of Mass. Bay,
Rec. Com., 1634-1660; Savage's Gen. Diet; Sav-
age's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.
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emor's warrant to take Francis Hutchinson into custody for freedom of remarks, called
"insolence." He held that office until 1644, and March 18, 1650, was chosen recorder
of the town of Boston, being succeeded in that office by Thomas Savage (1637) on
"16th of ist mo., 165 1." He also represented Boston in the General Court in 1650,
1659, 1660, 1666, and for eighteen successive years afterwards.
Nov. 27, 1639, ^6 was granted one hundred acres of land at Mount Wollaston, and
Feb. 31, 1 64 1, he was chosen, with three others, "to Trade with the Indians according
to the Order of the General Court." In 1643, ^^ constable, it became his duty to pay
Arthur Perry (1638) for his services as drummer for the town, also from 1647 to 1652
inclusive. March 9, 1656-7, at a general town meeting, it was ordered that "Capt.
Savage [1637], Mr. Stoddard [1639], Mr. Houchin [1641], and Mr. Ed. Hutchinson,
Sr., are chosen a committee to consider of the modell of the towne house, to bee
built," etc. He was also rate commissioner or assessor in 166 1. He died March
16, 1686-7.
Mr. Whitman (1810) relates, concerning Mr. Stoddard's (1639) scruples of 1641,
that he was required to take a person — Francis Hutchinson — into custody at one of
the courts in Boston till the afternoon, "and said withal to the Governor — Sir, I have
come to observe what you did ; that if you should proceed with a brother otherwise
than you ought, I might deal with you in a church way. For this insolent behavior he
was committed, but being dealt with by the elders and others, he came to see his error,
which was, that he did consider that the magistrate ought not to deal with a member
of the church before the church had proceeded with him. So, the next Lord's day, in
the open assembly, he did freely and very affectionately confess his error, and his
contempt of authority : and being bound to appear at the next court, he did the like
there to the satisfaction of all. Yet, for example's sake, he was fined 20 shillings, which,
though some of the magistrates would have it much less, or rather remitted, seeing his
clear repentance and satisfaction in public, left no poison or danger in his example,
nor had the Commonwealth or any person sustained danger by it." ^
He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 1642, 1644, 1646, 1648, and was third
sergeant in 1650.
Robert Thompson (1639), of Boston in 1639, was a man of wealth and distinction
in Lx)ndon, where. Savage thinks, he married a sister of Gov. Hopkins, of Connecticut.
In 1639, though probably a transient resident in Boston, he bought the old edifice of
the First Church, and the lot on which it stood on State Street, for one hundred and sixty
pounds. He was a strong friend of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, and for services
rendered this country he was granted five hundred acres of land. In Hutchinson's
Collection are some letters of his which reveal his good disposition and wise judgment.
He and Francis Willoughby (1639) were trustees of the famous will of Edward Hopkins.
In 1639-41 he was one of the sureties for seven members of the Company.
Robert Thompton (1639). Authorities : ing his fault in his unfitting speech to the Governor,
. ^ ^. . « « .. ^ . ™ ^g^ .^ affrontinj
confess- Mass, Bay,
Savage*s Gen. Diet.; Suffolk Deeds, III., 386. in affronting of him, is fined i3Jt." — Records of
1 Myth ymo 1 64 1. Anthony Stoader, con'
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Francis Wiiloughby (1639), of Charlestown, Aug. 22, 1638, called by Hutchinson,
" a gentleman from England," was a son of William Wiiloughby, who was " a colonel of
the city" of London. Francis Wiiloughby (1639) was a native of Kent, and had been
for some time commander of a vessel. He joined the First Church in Charlestown, Oct.
10, 1639, and became a freeman May 13, 1640, from which time till his death he "was
constantly engaged in public service." He was representative from Charlestown in
1642, 1646, and 1649; ^^ chosen assistant in 1650, 165 1, and 1664; was elected
deputy governor in 1665, and held that office until his death, April 3, 167 1, when Gen.
John Leverett (1639) succeeded him.
In 1641, he, with others, invested largely in real estate in Charlestown, and built
warehouses and wharves, and " prayed the court " to appoint fixed charges for wharfage,
porterage, and storage. His wharves were on each side of the ferry ways, and his ship-
yard on the site of the Fitchburg Railroad depot, or on Warren Avenue, where, in 1641,
he was engaged in building a ship. *
He went to England in 165 1, and remained nearly eleven years. In 1652, he was
appointed commissioner of the navy for Portsmouth, and in 1658-9 was a member of the
British Parliament
In 1662, when it was desired by the General Court of Massachusetts Bay to
congratulate King Charles upon his restoration, a letter was written to Herbert Pelham
(1639), Nehemiah Bourne (1638), Francis Wiiloughby (1639), and others, in London,
asking them to supply the commissioners, upon their arrival, with such funds as they
might require on account of the colony.
His widow, Margaret, married, Feb. 8, 1675, Capt. Laurence Hammond (1666), of
Charlestown. Francis Wiiloughby (1639) ^^^^ ^ ^^g® estate, for those times, being
estimated at over four thousand pounds.
He was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1643. The Artillery Company doubtless
joined in the funeral honors which were paid on the 7th of April to Deputy-Gov. Francis
Wiiloughby (1639).
^ The officers elected were: Robert Sedgwick (1637), captain;
I O4O" I • C^P^' Femys (1638), lieutenant; William Tyng (1638), ensign; senior
■ sergeant, Thomas Savage (1637); junior sergeant, Francis Cosen
(1640) ; clerk, John Johnson (1638). Capt. Sedgwick (1637) was one of the founders of
the Artillery Company, very active and useful in its interests. It was believed that he
had been a member of the present organization in London, until, on a careful exami-
nation of its rolls, his name could not be found there. It is probable that Capt Edward
Johnson (1637) confounded the Artillery Garden with the Military Garden. "These
Nurseries or Academies of Military Science," as they are styled by Lieut.-Col. Alton, a
contemporary writer, were noted as having produced many good officers. " The Military
Francis Wiiloughby (1639). Authorities: top of his grave plain, only covered with the turfs
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1876, 1880; Froth- of gt2iS&:' — Bradstreefs yournal.
ingham*s Hist, of Charlestown; Wyman's Gene- Eleven foot companies were in attendance at
alogies and Estates of Charlestown, Vol. U.; his funeral, ** with the doleful noise of trumpets and
Hurd's Hist. Middlesex Co., Vol. I.; Savage's Gen. drums, in their mourning posture, three thundering
Diet. volleys of shot discharged, answered with the loud
" 1671, April, Mr Francis Wiiloughby, Deputy roaring of the great guns, rending the heavens with
Cover, of the Massachusetts Colony dyed. He noise at the loss cf so great a man." — Noadiah
d^ired to be buried one foot deep and to have yc Adams.
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Garden," he continues, " is famous for the great improvement of divers worthy persons of
quality daily resorting, whose excellent skill in military exercises hath raised many of
them to high preferment here at home and to places of honorable command abroad.
The Captains-in-Chief of these academies are Major General Skippon and Major Henry
Tellier, which latter was the first that ever showed in the Military Garden, (of which I
am a member,) the marching of the souldiers in a regimental way."
The new members recruited in 1640-1 were : Joseph Cooke, David Courtney, Francis
Cosen, Wentworth Day, Henry Dunster, Daniel Fisher, Joshua Fisher, John Friend, John
Gutteridge, William Hudson, John Humfrey, John Hurd, Thomas Lechford, Lawrence
Litchfield, Henry Lpoker, Francis Lyall, Thomas Marshall, James Oliver, Ralph Ory,
Henry Phillips, Samuel Shepard, Christopher Stanley, Robert Turner, David Yale.
Joseph Cooke (1640), elder brother of CoL George Cooke (1638), came in the
" Defence " in 1635, ^^^ twenty-seven years. They were from Earl's Colne, in Essex,
and there enjoyed the spiritual teaching of Rev. Thomas Shepard, who came in the same
ship. Joseph (1640) and his brother George (1638) were registered as servants to
Roger Harlakenden. The position was assumed as a disguise to enable them to leave
England more easily. Even their teacher and friend. Rev. Thomas Shepard, embarked
under a fictitious name and character, being styled "John Shepperd, husbandman."
These brothers became prominent citizens. Joseph's residence was on the east side
of Holyoke Street, near Holyoke Place, in Cambridge. Connected with his house were
several acres of land, extending northerly to Mount Auburn Street, and southerly and
easterly to the marsh ; besides which, he owned several other houses and lots. He was
admitted a freeman March 3, 1636, and was selectman of Cambridge from 1635 to 1645,
except two years; town clerk from 1635 to 1641 ; local magistrate from 1648 to 1657,
and representative from 1636 to 1641. He also was a military man, for when his brother
George (1638) had gone to England, "the Court think meet," says the record, " to
desire Mr. Joseph Cooke [1640] to take charge of the Company in the absence of the
Captain, and till the Court shall take further orders." He had charge of the Cambridge
company from October, 1645, to November, 1647. Oct. 5, 1652, the County Court
empowered "Mr. Henry Dunster [1640] and Mr. Joseph Cooke [1640] to improve the
estate of Col. George Cooke [1638], deceased, for the good of Mary Cooke, his
daughter," etc. Joseph Cooke (1640) went to England in 1658, and in 1665 was residing
at Stannaway, Essex County, at which time he conveyed his homestead, and several lots
of land, to his son. It is not known that he.retumed to America.
David Courtney (1640). The name Courtney is very plainly written on the oldest
roll in the possession of the Artillery Company, but the authorities do not appear to
mention it.
Francis Cosen, or Cozens (1640). This name does not appear on the old roll of
the Company, but it has been inserted because, in the list of " Names of the officers
of the Artillery Company . . . collected Sept 6 1680, by Nat. Barnes, Sec," the name
Francis Cosen appears in the list of officers for 1640-1. Mr. Cosen (1640) was
" junior sergeant " in that year, and after his name and grade follow, in the same line,
the words "Sergt. ffriend," implying that Sergt. John Friend (1640) acted as junior
sergeant during a part, if not all, of the year.
Joseph Coolce (1640). authorities: Savage's Gen. Diet.; Paige's Hist, of Cambridge.
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Wentworth Day (1640), of Boston in 1640, has the prefix of respect on his admis-
sion to the church, Sept. 22 of that year.
April 26, 1 64 1, "Our brother Mr Wentworth Day hath graunted unto him 100
acres of land for his greate Lott at Muddy River out of a parte of that land which was
appoynted for the Comune." "He was a surgeon," Savage says, "at Cambridge,"
and is honored by Rev. Mr. Hale, of Beverly, in his tract on Witchcraft, as saving, in
1652, "a woman charged with the horrid offence." Probably he returned home, for
one with his unusual name was, in 1658, fined and imprisoned, as one of the "fifth
monarchy men," and for disturbing the reign of Oliver Cromwell. In 1661, he was
living in London, and had a legacy in the will of Edwar(^ Shrimpton.
Henry Dunster (1640), Boston and Cambridge, was a son of Henry Dunster of
Balehoult, England. He came over in 1640, and resided for a short time in Boston,
on the north comer of Court and Washington streets. Dec. 13, 1641, the Cambridge
records refer to Mr. Dunster's barn and the town spring near by. The barn stood on
the northerly side of Brattle Street, near Church Street. In 1649, the town gave him
four hundred acres of land. He was a member of the Cambridge church, and was
admitted a freeman June 2, 1641. He was educated at Magdalen College, in the
University of Cambridge, receiving his degrees in 1630 and 1634. He was elected
president of Harvard College, Aug. 27, 1640, and resigned that office Oct. 24, 1654.
Subsequently he preached in Scituate, and died there in February, 1659; ^^^9 ^s
specially directed in his will, he was buried in Cambridge.
Daniel Fisher (1640), of Dedham, son of Anthony and Mary Fisher, of Dedham,
was born at Syleham, Suffolk County, England, about 1620. He was a brother of Anthony
(1644), and a cousin of Joshua (1640). He was admitted into the Dedham church
in 1639. The record is as follows : " Daniel Fisher who appeared to be a tender
hearted & hopeful, Christian young man, as allso divers of ye y' had long knowne him
testified & so was easily and gladly received." He became a freeman May 13, 1640,
and married, Nov. 18, 1641, Abigail Marriot, of Cambridge. He died Oct. 8, 1683, and
his widow followed him upon the eleventh of the same month.
Mr. Fisher (1640) was "learned in the law," captain of militia, selectman of
Dedham in 1650, and for thirty- two years representative to the General Court, from 1658
to 1682, — excepting two years, — town clerk, town surveyor, clerk of the writs, speaker
of the House of Deputies three years, and in 1683, the year of his decease, was elected
to the office of " assistant" In 1658, he is called in the colony records, " Sergeant " ;
Wentworth Day (1640). Authorities : Re- went to Hadley into the family of Rev. John Russell,
port of Boston Rec. Com, 1634- 1660; Savage's where for a year or more she waited upon the
Gen. Diet. regicides, Whalley and Goff, who fled to this coun-
Henry Dunster (1640). Authorities : Life try to escape the wTath of Charles II. (See Palfrey's
of Henry Dunster, First President of Harvard Col- Hist, of New Eng., Vol. II.; Dedtam Hist. Reg.,
lege, by Rev. J. Chaplin, D. D., 1872; Life of the Vol. III., p. 117, Vol. IV., p. 20; New Eng. Hist,
same, by Samuel Dunster, 1876; Histories of Har- and Gen. Reg., 1862; 250th Anniversary of Ded-
vard College; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1873. ham, pp. 66, 209.)
Daniel Fisher (1640). Authgrities: Ded- Mr. Worthington says, in the last-named book,
ham Records; 250th Anniversary of Dedham, p. "The place where the Regicides were then con-
65; Dedham Hist. Reg., 1892, p. 187, etseq.\ Whit- cealed was known to but few persons in the whole
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. Colony, and Lydia Fisher deserves to be remem-
Lydia Fisher, daughter of Capt. Daniel (1640) bered as a woman who not only kept a simple secret,
was born in Dedham July 14, 1652. In 1671, she but a great colonial secret."
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in 1673, he was promoted from ensign to captain of the Dedham company. He was
first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1655.
A list of the duties he discharged, and of the various positions on committees, etc.,
which he held, are set forth in detail in the Dedham Historical Register, Vol. HI.,
p. 187, et seq. His residence in Dedham was on what is now Lowder Street, on the
estate owned by Mrs. Rodman.
In February, 1681, Randolph, the agent of King James in the colony, exhibited
articles of high misdemeanor against a " faction " (so called by Randolph) in the Gen-
eral Court, to the lords in council. Among these men thus selected to be the victims
of royal indignation was Capt. Fisher (1640). June 14, 1682, Randolph wrote to the
Earl of Clarendon that a quo warranto had issued against the colony charter, and that
a warrant had been sent out to carry Thomas Danforth, Samuel Nowell, Daniel Fisher,
and Elisha Cook to England, to answer for high crimes and misdemeanors, and inti-
mates that the prosecution which his papers and evidence would support would make
their faction tremble.
"Capt. Fisher [1640] was speaker of the House at this time, and was, we must
believe, a man of great influence therein, otherwise he would not have been so much
noticed at the British court. Indeed, in such a time, his high spirit and resolute mind
would not permit him to be a timid and wavering man. He lived not to witness the
capture of Sir Edmund Andros, and the other associates of his tyranny, at Fort Hill, in
April, 1689, and an end put to their oppressions by that event. But it must be remem-
bered that he contributed much to cherish that firm spirit of resistance, which produced
that change, and which early taught what a brave and united people might do. Many of
his descendants have inherited his high and patriotic spirit. I relate one anecdote, which
illustrates the character of this family, and the spirit of the times. It was told me by
the Hon. Ebenezer Fisher, of this town, late one of the Council, a descendant of Capt.
Fisher. When Sir Edmund was captured on Fort Hill, by the Bostonians, he surren-
dered, and went unarmed to Mr. Usher's [1638] house, where he remained under
guard for some hours. When the news of this event reached Dedham, Capt. Daniel
Fisher [born in 1650], the son of the proscribed patriot, then dead, — a stout, strong
man, possessing his father's hatred of the tyrant, and his resolute spirit, — instantly set
out for Boston, and came rushing in with the country people, who were in such a rage
and heat as made all tremble again. Nothing would satisfy the country party but
binding the Governor with cords, and carrying him to a more safe place. Capt. Fisher
was seen among the crowd, leading the pale and trembling Sir Edmund by the collar
of his coat from the house of Mr. Usher [1638], back to Fort Hill. History has
informed us of this incident in that revolution, but it has never informed us who took
the lead of the country people, and who had the honor of leading the proud represent-
ative of a Stuart Prince, the oppressor of the colony, through the assembled crowd, and
placing him in safe custody at the fort."
Capt. Fisher (1640) "was likewise much employed in the various affairs of the
town. Did any enterprise require a hardy and skilful agent, he was the man most
likely to be selected. In 1663, ^c> with another, went through the wilderness in search
of a tract of good land, which a vague rumor had hinted was about twelve miles from
Hadley. He had the honor of being sent an ambassador to King Philip, to negotiate
a treaty for his lands at Wrentham."
The late distinguished Fisher Ames was descended maternally from him.
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Joshua Fisher (1640), of Dedham, son of Joshua, first cousin of Anthony (1644)
and of Daniel (1640), was baptized at Syleham, England, April 2, 1621. He came to
Dedham in 1637, and joined the Dedham church in August, 1639. He was admitted a
freeman May 13, 1640. He married, (i) Nov. 15, 1643, Mary Aldis, of Dedham, who
died Sept. 3, 1653, and, (2) Feb. 16, 1654, Lydia, widow of Samuel Oliver (1648), of
Boston. He died at Dedham, Aug. 10, 1672, and his widow died Feb. 2, 1683.
Mr. Fisher (1640) was very active in town matters. He was town clerk four years,
and selectman twenty-one years. He was licensed by the General Court, Oct. 20, 1658,
" to sell strong water to relieve the inhabitants, being remote from Boston, for one year."
His tavern was near the present junction of High and Court streets, in Dedham,. to the
keeping of which his son, Capt. Joshua, succeeded. The inventory of his estate shows
that he was surveyor, apothecary, and innholder, and he was likewise " a maker of artistic
maps." *
In 1642, the town granted him a lot of eight acres, and another of six acres, and the
next year an additional lot. From the colonial archives of Massachusetts Bay we learn
that in 1648 he was appointed lieutenant of the military company in Dedham, and
usually after this time he is styled "Lieutenant," and when he is not, his name is
connected with some survey that identifies his individuality. In 1649, ^^ petitioned for
relief from the excise of wines ; in 1650 was appointed by the General Court to run the
line between Sudbury and Watertown ; in 1653, 1662, 1663, 1664, 1666, 1667, 1668,
167 1, and 1672, was elected deputy to the General Court; in 1656 was appointed to lay
out Mr. Alcock's land, also Mr. Bradstreet's eight hundred acres; in 1664, the General
Court granted him three hundred acres of land for surveying the south line of the patent
of Massachusetts Bay, next to Plymouth; in 1666, he settled the controversy between
Mr. Z. Gold and Gov. Endicott, as to land bounds, and laid out Gov. Endicott's farm, on
Ipswich River; in 1667 was appointed, with others, to lay out the town of Mendon;
also to lay out Dedham*s eight thousand acres, near Hadley. In 1670, the General
Court ordered a further survey of the line between Massachusetts and Plymouth, and
Oct. II, 1670, the bill, forty shillings, of Lieut. Fisher (1640), for doing the same, was
paid to his children. The survey was reported to the General Court May 15, 1672, and
Lieut. Fisher (1640) died in August of that year.
From the records of Dorchester, we learn that Lieut. Fisher (1640) was employed to
run the line between Dedham and Dorchester; in 1670, to run the line from "Blue
Hill" to Plymouth; in 1661, Dorchester paid him for a new map of the town, and in
1670, for a second revised map. The Dedham records show that, in 1649, ^^ ^^
deputed, and undertook to make, a true plat of the outmost lines of the town.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1648.
The honorable positions accorded him by the town, the military, and the Common-
wealth, prove that he was a sagacious, capable, and active man, in whom his own and the
adjoining towns had perfect confidence.
Joshua Fisher (1640). Authorities: Ded- inherited the property. .He married, Oct. 30, 1742,
ham Records ; 250th Anniversary of Dedham, pp. Deborah Fisher, who was the mother of Fisher
66, 193; Dedham Hist. Reg., 1891, 37; 1892, 191; Ames, known in history. The tavern was called
Mass. Col. Archives; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. the Ames Tavern until the Revolution, when it be-
A. Company, Ed. 1842. came known as Woodward's Tavern, and was taken
The tavern, fronting on High Street, passed down in 1817. It was the birthplace of Fisher
from Capt. Joshua to his daughter Mary, wife of Ames. — See Dedham Hist, Reg*^ Vol, II,t p, 37.
Dr. Nathaniel Ames, Sr. On the death of his ' Hon. Charles Levi Woodbury's MSS.
wife, in 1737, and of his son, in 1738, Dr. Ames
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John Friend (1640) was of Salem in 1637; but in 1640, "3o"» day of the i"*
moneth," Boston Records say, "John Friend, Carpenter, now dwelling in this Towne,
is to be allowed to be an Inhabitant thereof/' ^ In 1654, he is again recorded in Salem
as a carpenter. He is named in 3 Mass. Hist. Coll., III., 159, in connection with the
Pequot War.
His removal to Boston was perhaps occasioned by his obtaining work at Cambridge.
In the History of Harvard CoUege, by Josiah Quincy, it appears that John Friend (1640)
was one of the carpenters who worked on the first college building. His name occurs
several times in the treasurer's reports, as being paid for his labor. In 1639, he made
a donation in work to the college of JQ^ 8j. ; the same year discounted j[^\o on his bill,
and made another donation of ;£3 ioj. He was a sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1640.
His will was dated Jan. 4, 1656, in which year he died, probably at Salem.
John G utter idge (1640) (Goodridge), of Boston in 1640, was a tailor. He became
a member of the church Jan. 29, 1642, and a freeman May 18 of that year. He was
admitted to be a townsman in Boston, Jan 31, 164 1-2. By his wife. Prudence, he had
a son, bom in Boston, Oct. i, 1642.
William Hudson (1640), of Boston, was admitted a freeman Oct. 12, 1640.
"Before the birth of his daughter, Hannah," March 12, 1644, he went to England and
served as ensign in the company of John Leverett (1639), under Israel Stoughton
(1637), Rainsburrow's (1639) regiment, in the Earl of Manchester's army, on the side
of Parliament. He became tired of the service and returned home. His return may
have been hastened "by a sad business which fell out this year [1645] ^^ Boston," an
account of which is given in Winthrop's History, Vol. II., p. 249, and is quoted by
Whitman in his History of the Artillery Company, second edition, p. 105. According
to the Boston Records, " April 2, 1638, William Hudson [1640], called 'the Younger,'
was granted a lot at Muddy River for 3 heads; July 2, 1639, Richard Carter carpenter
may buy a house and ground of William Hudson [1640] the Younger, next Thos
Oliver's new house plot; condition, inoffensive carriage; March 30, 1640, he was
allowed by the General Court to keep an ordinary, and was elected a surveyor at Boston
in 1647." He sold his house and garden, on Washington Street, between West and
Boylston streets, to Richard Carter, in 1639. By Boston Records, City Doc. 46, p. 94, it
appears that William Hudson (1640) owned property at the comer of "Hudson's Lane
now Elm Street." This was known as the "Castle Tavern," and Hudson (1640) and
his wife Anne conveyed it, in 1674, to John Wing (167 1).
The two hundred soldi'ers to be raised in Massachusetts in 1664, for the Dutch
John Friend (1640). AuTHORmKS: New 1879, 1880; King's Chapel Burial-Ground, by
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, '852; Quincy's Bridgman.
Hist. Harv. Coll.; Report of Boston Rec. Com., * Mr. Savage believes that John Friend (1640)
1 634- 1 660; Savage's Gen. Diet. was at Saybrook, Conn., prior to his being at Salem.
John QutteHdge (1640). Authorities : Sav- His opinion was probablv based upon the following
age's Gen. Diet; Report of Boston Rec. Com.. paragraph in a letter of Gov. Winthrop to his son
1 634-1 660. John, Governor of Connecticut, over date of " 10 of
William Hudson (1640). Authorities: the 4. 1636": **Ipray deliver this letter enclosed
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; to John Friend, and if he pay you the money, de-
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Report of Boston Rec. Com., liver him his bill, (which is here also enclosed;) if
1 634- 1 660 j New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, "^t, I pray return it to me."
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expedition, were to be commanded by Capt. Hugh Mason and Capt. William Hudson
(1640). William Hudson (1640) was appointed a commissioner to King Philip, at
Taunton, in 1670, in company with William Davis (1643) and Thomas Brattle (1675).
William Hudson (1640) was a lieutenant in a militia company in Boston, in 1654,
captain of the same in 166 r, fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1646, third
sergeant in 1647, second sergeant in 1650, first sergeant in 165 1, ensign in 1653,
lieutenant in 1656 and 1660, and captain in 1661.
Administration on his estate was granted Sept. 9, 1 681, to Col. Samuel Shrimpton
(1670). Bridgman describes the gravestone of Capt. William "Hutson," in King's
Chapel Burial-Ground. At the top, it bears representations of "cross-bones" and an
"hour glass", under them respectively the words ^^ Memento mori'' zxid^'Fugit hori,''
and beneath are the following words : ^^Memento esse morialium. Here lyeth buried ye
body of Capt William Hutson aged 67 years departed this life December ye 6, 1680."
John Htimfrey (1640), of Lynn, was "a gentleman of great merit for his services
and affection to our country in its first attempts." At the second meeting of the
Massachusetts Company in London, in 1629, he was chosen deputy governor, but did
not come over before July, 1634.* The company's interest demanding that he should
remain in England, Thomas Dudley was chosen to serve in his place, and came over
with Winthrop in 1630. Expecting the arrival of Mr. John Humfrey (1640), he was
chosen assistant in 1632 and 1633, and on and after his arrival, until 1642. He was
bred a lawyer, and married Susan, daughter of the third Earl of Lincoln. When Mr.
Humfrey (1640) came over he brought not only his wife and children, but, says Win-
throp, " more ordnance, muskets and powder."
He was one of the six original purchasers of Massachusetts Bay, March 19, 1627,
from the Council of Plymouth. A royal charter was necessary. This passed the seals
March 4, 1628-9. The annual election of officers under the charter took place on the
13th of May, 1629, when the governor, deputy governor, and assistants were chosen,
Mr. Humfrey (1640) being the fifth assistant named. Mr. Endicott, who had been
designated, April 30, 1629, as governor of the plantation, had already arrived at Salem
on the 6th of September preceding. His instructions, dated London, April 30, 1629,
were signed by the members of the Company of the Massachusetts Bay, including Mr.
Humfrey (1640), who was elected deputy governor in 1629.
On his arrival, he settled in Lynn. His residence was on the east side of Nahant
Street, and overlooked the sea, Nahant, and the beach. He owned land in Swampscott,
granted him in 1632 and in 1635 ; he had another five hundred acres in what is now
Lynnfield, including the little pond still known as Humfrey's Pond. He was admitted
a member of the Salem church Jan. 16, 1638. In 1641, the General Court made him a
grant of two hundred and fifty pounds, probably on account of his having had his house,
bam, hay, etc., burned in 1640. The servant by whose carelessness it occurred was
severely punished, being doomed to serve his master twenty-one years, without wages.^
•
John Humfrey (1640). Authorities: New sisters, arrived here." — 5ijz'<j^^'j Winthrop^ Vol, I,,
Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1877; Whitman's Hist. /. 160.
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. of 1842; Savage's • " Henry Stevens, for firing the barn of his
Winthrop, Vols. I. and II.; Savage's Gen. Diet.; master, Mr. John Humfrey [1640], he was ordered
Boston Commercial Gazette^ Aug. 31, 1826; Lewis's to be servant to Mr. Humfrey for 21 years from this
Hist, of Lynn. day, towards recompensing the loss." — Records of
1 " [July, 1634.1 Mr. Humfrey [1640] and the Mass, Bay^ /., 295, Nov, i, 1640.
lady Susan, bis wife, one of the Eairl of Lincoln's
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At the General Court held April 2, 1641, it was ordered that John Humfrey (1640)
be " Sergeant-Major General." He was, therefore, the first person who held that office,
and none other is mentioned until the organization of the militia in 1644, when Thomas
Dudley was chosen to that office by the Legislature. He was appointed in 1636, with
Capt. Nathaniel Turner (1637), to lay out the bounds of Ipswich. His eldest son, John,
joined the Artillery Company in 1641. He returned to England Oct 26, 1641, and died
in 1 66 1. Gov. Winthrop says, "Among the chief was John Humphrey, Esq., a gentle-
man of special parts of learning and activity, and a godly man, who had been one of the
first beginners in promoting of this plantation and had labored very much therein. He,
being brought low in his estate, and having many children, and being known to Lords of
Providence [Isle], and offering himself to their service, was accepted to be the next
Governor."
During his official terms as assistant, Mr. Humfrey (1640) was granted two tracts of
land, — one in " Marble Head " and one in Saugus ; was appointed to divide the land
in Ipswich, and to lay out Mr. Dunster's farm ; was one of the committee on military
affairs ; a commissioner concerning the will of William Paine, Sr., and was appointed to
hold courts in Salem and Saugus.
Mr. Lewis, in his History of Lynn, portrays at length the character of Mr. Humfrey
(1640). He says, " He was a native of Dorchester, England, — a lawyer and a man of
considerable wealth and good reputation : an original patentee of the colony and treasurer
of the Company. ... It is not improbable that he experienced a secret chagrin at
seeing the young and uninformed Henry Vane promoted to the office of Governor, above
one whose years, knowledge, and services entitled him to precedence. It is probable, like-
wise, that his affection for his wife, whose hopes were in the land of her nativity, had
some influence in determining his conduct. Living so far from the elegant circles in
which she had delighted, and having lost the sister (l^y Arbella) who might have been
the companion of her solitude, the Lady Susan was weary of the privations of the wilder-
ness, the howling of wild beasts, and the uncouth manners of the savages, and had
become lonely, disconsolate, and homesick. She had been the delight of her father's
home, and had glittered in all the pride of youth and beauty, in the court of the first
monarch in Europe [but] was now solitary and sad, separated by a wide ocean from her
father's home. . . . What the misfortunes and disappointments of Mrs. Humfrey had
begun, her importunities completed. He sold the principal part of his farm to Lady
Moody and returned to England with his wife on the 26th of October, 1641. . . .
The misfortunes which afterward befell some of his children, inflicted a wound on
the heart of the affectionate father from which he never recovered."
John Hupd (1640), of Boston, was a tailor, admitted, with his wife, Mary, to the
First Church July 7, 1639, and to be a freeman May 13, 1640.^ "A great lot at the
Mount" was granted him July 29, 1639, one house lot Feb. 24, 1639-40, and another
Jan. 31, 1641-2. John Leverett (1639) granted to John Hurd (1640) a house lot in
exchange for a lot in the New Field. This property of Hurd's (1640), including house
John Hurd (1640). Authorities: Savage's ' "John Hord, tailor having served Mr William
Gen. Diet.; Report of Boston Rec. Com.; New Hutchinson in this Town divers years is allowed to
Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1865; see the Diary of be an inhabitant.'' — Boston Records^ March 25,
John Hull, p. 193, with note quoting the Records 1639.
of the First Church.
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and garden, was situated about midway between Summer and Bedford streets, on
Washington Street, and was mortgaged by Mr. Hurd (1640) in 1649, to Gov. Dudley,
for twenty-three pounds. John Hurd (1640) died Sept. 23, 1690.
Thomas Leohford (1640), of Boston, a lawyer from Clement's Inn, London, came
over in 1637. He was the first attorney who emigrated to New England. He found
it difficult to earn his bread. " Attorneys were discountenanced, though not actually
forbidden, and a prisoner or suitor might plead his own cause, or a friend might appear
for him, but not for a fee Lechford, for going to a jury and pleading with them out
of Court was debarred from pleading any man's cause hereafter unless his own, and
admonished not to presume to meddle beyond what he shall be called to by the Court"
At a court held Dec. i, 1640, "Mr. Thomas Lechford [1640], acknowledging he
had overshot himself, and is very sorry for it, promising to attend to his calling, and
not to meddle with controversies, was dismissed." He tried to maintain himself as a
scrivener, but obtained little employment, and his doctrinal positions were prejudicial to
his success. " I am kept," he wrote, " from the Sacrament and all place of preferment
in the Commonwealth, and forced to get my living by writing petty things which scarce
finds me bread ; and therefore sometimes I look to planting of corn, but have not yet
here an house of my own to put my head in, or any stock going." Having become
thoroughly discouraged, he returned to England in 1 641, in the same ship with Hugh
Peter, Thomas Welde, and John Winthrop, Jr.
In 1642, he issued in London a pamphlet of forty pages, entitled " Plain Dealing or
Newes from New England." He gives therein minute accounts of methods in Massa-
chusetts Bay, such as conducting elections, trials, etc. The forms of trial which so
much concerned him, he thus describes: "Twice a year, in the said great Quarter
Courts, held before the General Courts, are two grand juries sworn for the jurisdiction,
one for one Court and the other for the other ; and they are charged to inquire and
present offences, reduced by the Governor, who gives the charge, (generally) under the
heads of the ten commandments. Matters of debt, trespass, and upon the case, and
equity, yea, and of heresy also, are tried by a jury, which, although it may seem to be
indifferent, and the magistrates may judge what is law and what is equal, and some of
the chief ministers inform what is heresy, yet the jury may find a general verdict, if they
please ; and seldom is there any special verdict found by them, with deliberate argu-
ments made thereupon, which breeds many inconveniences. The parties be warned
to challenge any juryman, but because there is but one jury in court for trial of cases,
and all parties not present at their swearing, the liberty of the challenge is much
hindered, and some inconveniences do happen thereby. Juries are returned by the
Marshal ; he was at first called the Beadle of the Society. Seldom is there any matter
of record, saving the verdict, many times at random taken and entered, which is also
called the judgment. The parties in all cases speak themselves, for the most part ; and
some of the magistrates, where they think cause requireth, do the part of advocates,
without fee or reward."
Hutchinson calls him "a discontented attorney," and adds, "He left England
about the year 1637, being dissatisfied with the ecclesiastical government, and having
Thomas Leohford (1640). Authorities: Ed. 1842; Hutchinson's Hist, of New Eng.; Rec-
Savage*s Gen .Diet; Savage's Edition of Winthrop*s ords of Mass. Bay, I., 294; Mem. Hist, of Boston,
Hist, of New Eng.; Hist A. and H. A. G)mpany, Vol. I.
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made himself obnoxious by his opposition to Episcopacy. When he came to New
England, he found every church-member a bishop; and not inclining to become
one himself, he could not be admitted a freeman among them. The court took advan-
tage of an offence of another nature, his going to the jury and pleading with them out
of court, and debarred him from pleading any man's cause besides his own. He became
in England, a zealous Episcopalian." Mr. Cotton says that Mr. Lechford (1640) died
soon after he published his book.
Lawrence Litohfleld (1640), of Barnstable, whence he removed after 1643, and, in
1646, is found in Scituate. He died in Scituate in 1650. He was sent to Boston to
study the art of war, that he might command an offshoot of the Barnstable train-band
about to swarm in a new location, at Sippican, on the south shore. He settled in Barn-
stable, near what is now called the " Great Pond," and adjoined to the estate of Gov.
Hinckley. Mr. Litchfield (1640) is believed to be the progenitor of the families in New
England of this name.
Henry Looker (1640), of Sudbury. On the oldest roll-book this name is spelled
Lucar. He was admitted to be a freeman May 10, 1643. He sustained a loss of one
hundred pounds by the attack of the Indians on Sudbury, April 21, 1676. Families by
the name of Loker have lived within the ancient limits of Sudbury since the time of its
settlement, dwelling, for the most part, in the territory now Wayland.
Francis Lyall (1640), of Boston in 1638, was a barber-surgeon, admitted to be an
inhabitant of the town Aug. 7, 1638. He joined the First Church Sept. 29, 1639, ^^^
became a freeman May 13, 1640. The house and garden of Francis Lyle, or Lyall
(1640), which he bought in 1641 of the widow of Walter Blackbome (1638), were on
(the present) Washington Street, nearly opposite the head of Milk Street. Previous to
this, March 25, 1639, leave was granted to " Brother Valentine Hill [1638] to build a
fitting-house and a shopp upon the house plott which he hath bought that was our
brother M' William Aspinwalls [1643] and to let it to Francis Lysle [1640] Barber."
This place was on State Street, opposite Merchants' Exchange.
Mr. Lyall (1640) went to England with Leverett (1639) and others, to serve in the
cause of Parliament, and became surgeon in the life-guard of the Earl of Manchester.
"He returned, Uke most of his townsmen, to New England in 1645," says Mr. Savage;
but Winthrop, H., 245, states that " three of them went to England again about the end
of this year, but came back again and settled themselves here, all save the surgeon."
Surgeon Lyall (1640) was in Boston, Aug. 12, 1645, ^ot in the Records of the Colony
of Massachusetts Bay, after the appointment of Capt. Leverett (1639) to be captain in an
expedition against the Narragansets, it says : " The Cort conceive that Mr Loyall, the
surgeon, lately come out of that impliment [employment] of the Earle of Manchester, in
England, may be fit to be sent forth with our present forces, in that impliment." The
same day the General Court ordered "that a ioyner should be pressed to make a
surgeon's boxe for Mr Lisle & the constable to pvide ould linnen for the surgeon's use."
Lawrence Litohfleld (1640). AuTHORrriEs: Francis Lyall (1640). Authorities: Sav-
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1855; Savage's Gen. age*s Gen. Diet.; Report of Boston Rec. Com.,
Diet; Gen. Notes of Barnstable Families, Vol. 11. 1634-1660; Snow's Hist, of Boston, p. 118; Sav-
Henry Looker (1640). Authorities: Hud- age's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.
son's Hist, of Sudbury; Records of Mass. Bay, H.
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His wife, Alice, died in 1666, and her son-in-law, Freegrace Bendall (1667), admin-
istered on her estate.
Thomas Marshall (1640), of Lynn in 1635, was admitted to be a freeman in 1641.
Whitman says he was a tailor, but he is best known as the landlord of Anchor Tavern.
This renowned hostelry stood on the west side of Saugus River, on the road leading from
Salem to Boston. Mr. Armitage, its first landlord, was succeeded in 1652 by Mr. John
Hathome, who was succeeded by Capt. Thomas Marshall (1640). "He was one of the
most jolly and hospitable landlords, and during his administration no wayside inn
throughout the colonies enjoyed a more enviable reputation." Previous to this time,
however, when the reign and the life of Charles I. had reached the culminating point,
his military spirit was aroused, and he went to England, and received from Cromwell a
captain's commission in the Parliamentary army. He served faithfully, was honorably
discharged, and returned safely to his home. Nov. 29, 1659, *^^ Quarterly Court ordered :
" Thomas Marshall of Lynn is allowed by this Court, to sell strong water to travillers,
and alsoe other meet provisions." John Dunton, the London bookseller, who visited
Lynn in 1686, thus wrote in his journal: "About two of the clock, I reached Captain
Marshall's house, which is half-way between Boston and Salem ; here I staid to refresh
nature with a pint of sack and a good fowl. Capt Marshall is a hearty old gentleman,
formerly one of Oliver's soldiers, upon which he very much values himself. He had all
the history of the civil wars at his finger's ends, and if we may believe him, Oliver did
hardly anything that was considerable without his assistance ; and if I 'd have staid as
long as he *d have talked, he *d have spoiled my ramble to Salem."
His fellow-townsmen elected him six times, first in 1659, ^^^ ^^^t in 1668, as their
representative to the General Court, besides conferring upon him minor positions of
honor and respectability. On the i8th of October, 1659, Capt. Marshall (1640) was
authorized by the General Court to join in marriage such persons in Lynn as conformed
to the legal requirements. In 1670, he was discharged from "officyating in that imploy-
ment," because his "overmuch credulity" led him into the error of marrying some
whose " intentions " had not been properly published.
It was at Capt. Marshall's (1640) tavern that Judge Sewall (1679) tarried in 1686,
on his way from Newbury to Boston, where he learned that Benjamin Davis (1673)
had been elected captain of the Artillery Company June 7, 1686.
Capt. Marshall (1640) commanded the military company of Lynn at the time of
King Philip's War, in 1675. He dispensed the hospitalities of Anchor Tavern for forty
years. He was a model landlord, active, attentive, pleasing, and instructive, well versed
in the affairs of church and state, both in England and Massachusetts Bay. He died
Dec. 23, 1689, at the age of seventy-three years.
James Oliver (1640), of Boston, was the son of the ruling elder, Thomas Oliver,
and brother of John Oliver (1638), James was brought by his father, in 1632, from
Bristol, Somerset County, England, in the " William and Francis." He was admitted
to be a freeman Oct. 12, 1640. He was captain of one of the Boston companies in
1673, and during King Philip's War was in the great fight of Dec. 19, 1675. He served
Thomas Marshall (1640). Authorities: James Oliver (1640). Authorities: New
Kurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co., Vol. I., pp. 322-324, Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1865, 1885; Mem. Hist.
508; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1872, 1879; of Boston; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Hill's Hist, of Old
Records of Mass. Bay. South Church; Records of Mass. Bay.
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as a selectman of Boston from 1653 to 1656 inclusive, and from 1662 to 1678 inclusive,
making a total of twenty-one years in that office. In 1653, he had the title of cornet.
He held office in the militia until 1680, when, as captain, he was discharged at his own
request. He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1646, first sergeant in 1648,
ensign in 165 1, lieutenant in 1653, ^^^ captain in 1656 and 1666.
On the 3d of April, 1652, the selectmen voted that "Ensign James Oliver [1640]
and Sarjt Fetter Oliver [1643] are granted libertie for to set up a wind mile one the tope
of the hile between the towne and the hile Called Foxhile," etc. Fox Hill was formerly
a small hill in the marshes at the bottom of the Common. The oft-recurrence of the
name of James Oliver (1640) in the early records of Boston, and the conferring upon
him of so many positions of responsibility, prove that he was a practical, faithful, and
trusted citizen. His house and yard were on State Street, next below Francis Lyall's
(1640), and opposite Merchants' Exchange.
Mr. Whitman (1810) relates, "In 1675 many Indians, 'who had subjected them-
selves to the English, were hurried down to Deer Island, where they remained during
the winter * and suffered severely. * On the loth of September, at nine o'clock at night,
(such was the alarm of the people) there gathered together about forty men, some of
note, and came to the house of Capt James Oliver [1640] ; two or three of them went
into his entry to desire to speak with him, which was to desire him to be their leader,
and they should join together, and go and break open the prison, and take one Indian
out thence and hang him. Capt Oliver [1640], hearing their request, took his cane and
cudgeled them stoutly, and so for that time, dismissed the company, which had he in
the least countenanced, it might have been accompanied with ill events in the end.'
He was a member of the Old South Church," and died in 1682, without children.
Ralph Ory (1640).
Henry Phillips (1640), of Dedham in 1637, of Boston in 1656, and^iii Hadley in -^«f«^ T*
1672, was a butcher, and was admitted to be a freeman March 13, 1639. He married
(i)> "5* of the I"' mo. 1639," Mary Brock, who died Aug. i, 1640; and he married (2),
May I, 1641, Ann Hunting. She died in a very few years, and he married for his third
wife Mary Dwight.^ In the winter of 1638-9, "Henry Phillips who appeared to ye .
church a tender and broken hearted Christian," was admitted to the church.
Mr. Worthington says, "He came to Dedham from Watertown and was solicited to
become a candidate for the ministry ; he chose, however, to be a candidate in another
place, but some events prevented his settlement in any town, and he became as our Church
Records say, ' a discouraged and broken-hearted Christian.' Mather inserts his name
among the ministers, as a resident of Dedham." Henry Phillips was ensign of the
Dedham company in 1648, and clerk of the- Boston market in 1658. He removed to
Henry Phillips (1640). Authorities: Whit- deep. Sijow very deep; so in the New-burial Place
man*s Hist A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Sav- [Copp's Hill], 3 Paths, 2 for the 2 Files of Sould-
age's Gen. Diet; Dedham Town Records; Dedham iers, middlemost for the Relations. Edw. Cowel
Hist Reg., 1892. and Mr Winchcomb go before the Govemour. Re-
"[1685-6] Feb. 3, Wednesday, Mr. Henry turn Wait is refused though I see he was there." —
Phillips is buried with Arms, he having been an Sewall Papers^ Vol, /., /. 121.
Ensign at Dedham, and in Boston several years of ' In Suflfolk Deeds, Lib. H., p. 155, is recorded
Capt Oliver's Company. Capt Hutchinson led the a marriage contract, dated June 24, 1653, in which
Souldiers, his and Capt Townsends' Company spring- he makes over to Mary Dwight his dwelling-house
ing of said Oliver's, Capt Townsend and Capt Hill in Dedham, with bams, orchards, and gardens, with
each of them Trailed a Pike : were about 24 Files 4 ten acres of upland and six of meadow.
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Boston about November, 1655, when he bought a house there of Joshua (1640) and
Lydia Fisher. In 1672, he became a deacon in the church at Hadley, and the same year
was elected to represent that town in the General Court. He was buried Feb. 3, 1686.
Samuel Shepard (1640), of Cambridge in 1635, came in the '* Defence," aged
twenty-two years, by the custom-house records. He is called a servant of Harlakenden,
probably to deceive the British government. He arrived Oct. 3, 1635, was one of the
first members of a new church gathered Feb. i, 1636, in " New Town," and was admitted
to be a freeman March 3, 1636. He was a half-brother of Rev. Thomas Shepard, of
Cambridge. He purchased the estate on the southerly side of Harvard Street, extending
from Holyoke Street to Bow Street. Samuel Shepard (1640) was an able and useful
citizen. He was intrusted by the General Court, in September, 1639, with the manage-
ment of the college stock, and with "the completion of the building begun by Mr.
Eaton." He was selectman in 1638, representative in 1639, 1640, 1644, and 1645, clerk
of the writs in 1640, and commissioner for small causes in 1641. He was intimately
associated with Col. George Cooke (1638) ; they were both military men; both came
over in the " Defence " ; they served here together, and went back to England together
to serve in the army of Cromwell. He was the first ensign of the military company
organized in Cambridge in December, 1636, of which George Cooke (1638) was captain.
In October, 1645, having been excused from their duties as members of the General Court,
they sailed together for England. Both enlisted in the cause of Parliament, — Cooke
(1638) as colonel, and Shepard (1640) as major. His church relation was severed prior
to 1658. He had then been in Ireland several years, for under date of March 8,
1649-50, he wrote from London to Deacon Edward Collins (1641), appointing him his
attorney in New England, saying, " I am within a few days to be in Ireland, if God will ;
but the next letters will, I hope, settle me." Edward Collins (1641) was granted
administration on the estate of Samuel Shepard (1640), deceased, Sept. 15, 1673.
Christopher Stanley (1640), of Boston in 1635, came, at the age of thirty- two years,
in the "Elizabeth and Ann," from lx>ndon. He joined the First Church May 16, 1641,
and was admitted a freeman on the 2d of June next following. He is called in the
church records a "taylor." In 1640, he was granted one acre "upon the little island at
Hogg Island " ; in 1642, he was given permission to buy "the marish in the mill-field,"
at forty shillings per acre ; May 29, 1643, ^^ was appointed " water Bayliffe to cleare the
Shoare of all offences to boates or the like"; April 2, 1644, he was granted liberty to
wharf before his property near Winnisimmet Ferry, in the mill-field. He was a captain
in the militia, and died March 27, 1646. He left a good estate to his widow, who
married William Phillips (1644), and made the first bequest to the town for the support
of schools.*
Samuel Shepard (1640). Authorities: Mr. Shepard's (1640; accounts are printed in
Hurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co., Vol. L, p. 177; the above-mentioned volume.
Paige's Hist of Cambridge; Quincy's Hist, of Christopher Stanley (1640). AuTHORmEs:
Harv. Coll. Savage's Gen. Diet.; Report of Boston Rec. Com.,
"College Book, No. HI., p. 3, after stating, 1634-1660; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1830
that Nathaniel Eaton, having been convicted of (will).
sundry abuses, was, in September, 1639, removed ' 1649, April 9, the town record says, "William
from his trust, proceeds thus :* The charge of carry- Phillips [1644] ^^'h agreed to give 13^ 4// per
ing on the building begun by Mr. Eaton was then annum forever to the use of the schools for the land
committed to the management of Mr. Samuel Shep- that Christopher Stanley [1640] gave in his will for
ard [1640], and the College Book was put into his the schools' use."
hands.' "— Qumc/s Hist, Harv, Coll., Vol /.
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Robert Turner (1640), of Boston in 1633, is called in the records of the First
Church, of which he became a member Sept. 8, 1633, "our brother Edward BendalPs
[1638] man-servant." He was admitted a freeman March 4, 1634. In 1639, he had
a wife, Penelope. Their first child was Ephraim Turner (1663), who was bom Dec. 13,
1639. M'*' Turner (1640) was an innholder. He bought of Richard Fairbanks (1654),
in 1652, the property where the Boston Globe building now stands, and erected a new
building upon the lot, which afterwards became known as the "Blue Anchor" tavern.
The town voted, "5th 8mo. [1652], Sergt Turner [1640] is alowed to have his new
house to jet out farther into the street then his old house now standeth," etc. He
furnished lodgings and refreshments to government officials, to commissioners of the
United Colonies, and to the clergy, when assembled in convention by order of the
General Court. The rooms in the " Anchor," or " Blue Anchor," tavern, were desig-
nated as the "Cross Keyes," "Green Dragon," the "Anchor and Castle Chamber,"
and the " Rose and Sun Low Room." This tavern, in 1691, was kept by the celebrated
landlord, George Monck. The Boston Records inform us that on the 28«> of i mo., 1642,
the selectmen ordered the constable to pay Robert Turner (1640) eighteen shillings for
" Dyet, beere and fire for the Selectmen." Gleaner's article No. XXXVL, in Vol. V.
of the Reports of the Record Commissioners of Boston, gives an exhaustive account of
" Robert Turner's [1640] great pasture on Beacon street and hill."
He held the office of sergeant in the Boston militia in 1652, and that of lieutenant
in 1655, and until his decease. Lieut. Turner (1640) was first sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1659, ensign in 1661, and lieutenant in 1662.
His will of July 9, 1664, which was proved Aug. 24, 1664, "as he spoke it," is given
in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. XIH., p. n.
David Yale (1640), of Boston, son of David and Anne Yale, of Wales, came to
America, probably, in 1637, with his stepfather. Gov. Theophilus Eaton, who married,
as his second wife, Anne, the widow of David Yale, Sr. They settled in New Haven,
Conn. Mr. Yale (1640) was not suited with New Haven, and very soon after his
arrival moved to Boston and settled there as a merchant. He married Ursula ,
by whom he had at least four children, Elizabeth, David, Elihu, bom April 5, 1649, ^uid
Theophilus. Mr. Savage says David Yale (1640) "was probably driven from Massa-
chusetts by the intolerance of the age, for his estate here was sold by his attorneys,"
Capt. Thomas Clarke (1638) and Capt. Thomas Lake (1653). Mr. Yale (1640) was
a sympathizer with the views of Samuel Maverick (1658), Dr. Robert Child (1639),
Thomas Fowle (1639), and others, and with them signed that "petition of seditious
character," which brought them before the court. All except Mr. Maverick (1658) very
soon retiumed to England.
David Yale (1640) purchased, in 1645, of Edward Bendall (1638), his house and
garden, " containing two acres," which " had Sudbury [Court] Street on the east and
took in Tremont Row and the centre of ScoUay Square." He was second sergeant of
the Artillery Company in 1648.
Not long after the birth of Theophilus in 1652, the family returned to England and
Robert Turner (1640). Authorities: Bos- David Yale (1640). Authorities: New
ton Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Mem. Hist, of Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1850; Savage's Edition
Boston; Drake's landmarks of Boston; Whitmore's of Winthrop's Hist., Vol. H.; Savage's Gen. Diet.;
Notes to John Dunton*s I^etters; Whitman's Hist. Hist, of Education in Conn., No. 14, Bureau of
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. Education, U. S. A., 1893.
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settled there. Elihu, when about twenty-one years of age, went to Madras, India, to
make his fortune as a merchant, and became president of Madras. He had great
opportunities to acquire wealth, and in 1692 returned to England very rich. Through
the influence of Mr. Drummer and Cotton Mather, Elihu Yale was induced to make a
present of eight hundred pounds in goods to the college of New Haven, on account
of which gift the institution was given the name of " Yale." The goods were consigned
for the college to Col. William Tailer (17 12), who represented Mr. Elihu Yale on
commencement day, in 17 18.
>. The officers elected were : Edward Gibbons (1637), captain ; Thomas
J Q^ J -2« Savage (1637), lieutenant; Benjamin Keane (1638), senior sergeant;
■ Edward Hutchinson (1638), junior sergeant; John Leverett (1639),
clerk, and Arthur Perry (1638), drummer.
The Company elected Capt. Gibbons (1637) a second time, probably on account of
his superior qualifications and his great personal popularity.
The new members recruited in 164 1-2 were : Thomas Barker, John Biggs, Robert
Bridges, Edward Collins, Samuel Eldred, John Hardier, Joshua Hobart, Nathaniel
Howard, Jeremiah Howchin, John Humfrey, Jr., John Manning, John Milam, John
Mousall, John Newton, Adam Otley, George Palmer, Thomas Parish, John Severne,
William Torrey, John Townsend, John Westgate, Stephen Winthrop.
Thomas Barker (1641), of Rowley,* came from Ragwell, in the county of Suffolk,
England. He became a freeman May 13, 1640. He died in 1650, and his widow
became the third wife of Rev. Ezekiel Rogers.
John Biggs (1641), of Boston in 1630, came, probably, with Winthrop, as he was
one of the earliest members of the First Church, and was admitted to be a freeman
March 4, 1634. In 1635, he removed to Ipswich, but soon returned, and being one of
the sympathizers with Mr. Wheelwright, he delivered up his arms to Capt. Robert
Keayne (1637) ^^ November, 1637. He probably lived in Exeter, N. H., a short time,
where Wheelwright and his followers established themselves in 1638. 'A grant of land
was made to him, west of North Russell Street, in Boston, in 1641. His dwelling was on
Court Street, on the third lot from Washington Street, on the east side. He was one of
the donors, Aug. 12, 1661, "towards the maintenance of a free-schoolmaster." Mr.
Biggs (1641) was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1659.
Robert Bridges (1641), of Lynn in 1640, was admitted a freeman June 2, 1641.
Soon after, he went to England, but returned with John Winthrop, Jr., in 1643. ^^ was
captain of the Lynn train-band at the organization of the militia in 1644, and the same
year was elected deputy from Lynn. He was twice re-elected, 1645 ^^^ 1646, and the
John Biggs (1641). Authorities: Savage's Hist, of Essex Co., p. 294; Whitman*s Hist. A. and
Gen. Diet.; Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of H. A. Company; Savage's Edition of Winthrop's
New Eng.; New Eng. Reg., 1861, p. 252 (will). Hbt of New Eng.
Robert Bridget (1641). Authorities: Sav- > Savage's Gen. Diet., Vol. L
age's Gen. Diet; Lewis's Hist of Lynn; Hard's
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latter year he was speaker of the House of Representatives. He was elected assistant
in 1647, ^^^ w^ yearly re-elected until 1656, the year of his death.
He was a man of property, ability, and marked traits of character. In 1645, he was
appointed, with Richard Walker (1638) and Sergt Marshall, by the New England
Confederation, to negotiate with Monsieur d'Auhaay, knight captain-general for the
King of France, Governor of the French province of Acadia. The negotiation was
successful, and the commissioners were duly recompensed, Capt. Bridges (1641) being
paid ten pounds.
In 1645, Capt. Bridges (1641) was one of a committee of five members of the
House, to draft bills "for positive lawes" against lying. Sabbath-breaking, profanity,
drunkenness, and kindred vices. He joined with the Governor and assistants in 1649,
and signed a " protestation against the prevailing custom of wearing long hair, ' after
the manner of ruffians and barbarous Indians.'" In the month of June, 1654, "Thomas
Wheeler [was] bound over to the Court by the worshipful Captain Bridges [1641] for
sinful and offensive speeches made by him in comparing Rev. Mr. Cobbett to Corah."
Wheeler was sentenced to make public acknowledgment, pay the witnesses ;^i2 2s, 6^.,
and fees of the court.
"On Sunday, July 20, 165 1, three men of the Baptist persuasion, from Rhode
Island, named Clark, Crandall, and Holmes, went to the house of one Witter, at Swamp-
scott, where Mr. Clark began to preach. On hearing this, Capt. Bridges [164 1], the
magistrate, sent two constables to apprehend them, as disturbers of the peace. In the
afternoon, they were taken to Mr. Whiting's meeting, where they refused to uncover
their heads. Mr. Bridges [1641] ordered a constable to take off their hats, when one
of them attempted to speak, but was prevented. At the close of the meeting, one of
them made some remarks, after which they were taken to the Anchor Tavern, and
guarded through the night. In the morning they were sent to Boston and imprisoned."
From such incidents, it would seem that though Capt. Bridges (1641) was honest,
religious, and faithful to his convictions, yet he was exacting, and rigorous, if not
bigoted. Johnson says, " He was endued with able parts, and forward to improve them
to the glory of God and his people's good."
In 1642, he took specimens of the bog-ore found in Lynn to London, and formed
a company, which soon after set up a bloomery and forge. Winthrop having inspired
him to that undertaking, was the probable cause of his return to New England in 1643.
Capt. Bridges (1641) lived to see this enterprise fail, and the property sold to pay
Mr. Savage's (1637) attachment, notwithstanding the material aid granted by the
colony. Suits against the company were protracted through twenty years. Hubbard
says " that, instead of drawing out bars of iron for the country's use, there was ham-
mered out nothing but contention and lawsuits." Lewis adds, "They contmued in
operation on a small scale for more than one hundred years. The heaps of scoria are
nearly overgrown with grass, and are called ' cinder-banks.' "
In 1644, by order of the General Court, Capt. Bridges (1641) had "the care of
two great guns " belonging to the town of Lynn. On the 28th of April, 1648, his house
was consumed by fire. He died in 1656, having lived in constant activity, loyal to the
colony, and devoted to its best interests. He was ensign of the Artillery Company in
1642, and lieutenant in 1644.
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Edward Collins (1641), of Cambridge in 1636, was admitted a freeman May 13,
1640. He joined the Cambridge church, and was elected a deacon therein before 1658.
Mr. Collins (1641) was a representative from 1654 to 1670, and held various town
offices in Cambridge. During his service in the General Court, he served on some of
the most important committees. He was an intimate friend of Gen. Gookin (1645).
For some years he lived on the farm of Gov. Cradock, in Medford, and finally purchased
it for four hundred and fifty pounds. He sold one thousand six hundred acres to
Richard Russell (1644), and the remainder to other parties. His residence in Cam-
bridge was on the easterly side of Holyoke Street, nearly opposite the present site of
the printing-office. This estate he sold to Gen. Gookin (1645), ^ whose family it
remained until 1760. "In 1675, Mr. Collins [1641], at the age of seventy-three years,
was still engaged in speculations in real estate '' in Medford. He was admitted, Jan.
15, 167 1, an inhabitant of Charlestown, where he died, April 9, 1689, aged about
eighty-six years.
Samuel Eldred (1641), of Cambridge, had four children by wife Elizabeth, bom
in that town between 1641 and 1649. ^^^ ^^^Y other fact known concerning him,
when residing in Cambridge, is that he testified in a suit of Edward Goffe against
Richard Cutter, " for wrongfully detaining calves." After the testimony had been given,
the town, having considered the business, fined both the plaintiff and defendant.
Mr. Eldred (1641) is supposed to have moved to Wickford, R. I., where, as a constable,
he figured prominently in the dispute between Rhode Island and Connecticut concerning
the boundary line. He was in Rochester in 1688, and is mentioned in the Revolution
in New England Justified, p. 20.
John Hardier (1641), of Braintree.
Joshua Hobart (1641), of Hingham, son of Edmund and Margaret Hobart, was
bom in Hingham, England, in 1614. He came to America with his parents in 1633,
and tarried at Charlestown, where he was received into the church. In 1635, ^^ removed
to Hingham, Mass., where his brother. Rev. Peter Hobart, was pastor of the church.
Joshua (1641) was admitted to be a freeman Sept. 3, 1634. He married in March,
1638, Ellen Ibrook, of Cambridge. He was a selectman of Hingham eight years,
between 1662 and 1681 ; was deputy to the General Court in 1643, ^^d served in that
office a total of twenty-five years; was speaker of the House in 1674 ; was interested in
the militia; became ensign in 1648, lieutenant in 165 1, and captain of the Hingham
company in 1653. He held the latter position for over twenty years. In 1670, he was
on a committee to revise the laws ; in 1673 was chosen to audit the accounts of the
treasurer of the colony, and in 1672, he and Lieut. Fisher (1640), having been appointed
commissioners, reported to the Legislature upon the boundary line between Massachu *
setts Bay and Plymouth colonies. In 1679, ^ petition, signed by Capt. Hobart (1641)
and others, to form a troop of horse, was granted, and in June, 1680, this troop was
Edward Collins (1641). Authorities: Sav- Joshua Hobart (1641). Authorities: Lin-
age's Gen. Diet; Brooks's Hist of Medford; Paige's coin's Hist of Hingham; Savage's Gen. Diet;
Hist, of Cambridge; Frotbingham's Hist of Charles- Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842;
town. Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.
Samuel Eldred (1641). Authorities: Sav-
age's Gen. Diet; Paige's Hist, of Cambridge.^
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attached to a new regiment, commanded by Col. Wm. Stoughton. The Indian deed of
Hingham, given in 1665, conveys to Capt. Joshua Hobart (1641) and John Thaxter,
" for a valuable consideration to us payd" by them, "the Towneshippe of Hingham,"
for the use of the inhabitants of Hingham.
He appears to have been one of the principals in the famous military quarrel in
Hingham in 1645, which disturbed the train-band, the church, the town, and finally the
elders and the General Court. It resulted in the fining of all the parties, not exempting
his brother, the minister. Capt. Joshua (i 641) was fined twenty pounds, being the
heaviest penalty imposed on any of them. This quarrel arose about the election of one
Bozoun Allen (1650) to be the first captain of the train-band in Hingham. Capt.
Hobart (1641), probably in consequence of the severity of the court upon him, was not
only promoted to be captain when Capt. Allen ( 1650) moved to Boston, but, March 20,
1655, he was, "by a joint consent and general vote of the town, freed from paying any
rates for the public charge of the town during the time that he is chief officer of the
town for the exercise of the military company." Both of the above-mentioned cap-
tains, at the time of this difference, were members of the House of Representatives.
There is a tradition that, as captain of a company, he was in active service during some
part of King Philip's War. He resided on Main Street, next east of the meeting-house
of the First Parish, where he died, July 28, 1682.
Nathaniel Howard (1641), of Dorchester, was admitted to be a freeman May 10,
1643. A Nathaniel Howard is mentioned in the History of Dorchester. Mr. Savage
thinks he moved to Charles town, and there married, July 2, 1666, Sarah, daughter of
Major Simon Willard. She died Jan. 22, 1678, and he married, July i, 1678, Sarah
Parker. He was a tenant on Winthrop's farm, Feb. 12, 1671. He moved to Chelms-
ford in 1680. His will of Nov. 7, 1709, was probated Feb. 17, 1709-10.
Jeremiah Howohin (1641), son of William, of Harleston, Norfolk County, England,
a tanner, came over in 1635, was admitted a member of Dorchester church June 12,
1639, and became a freeman May 13, 1640. He moved to Boston with Duncan (1638),
Upshall (1637), and other Dorchester settlers whose names are among those of the
founders of the Old North Society in 1650, and was admitted an inhabitant March 13,
1648. He was elected a constable of Boston in 1648, clerk of the market in 1649,
sealer of leather in 1650, and served as a selectman six years, from 1649 to 1654. His
daughter, Elizabeth, married John Endicott, Jr., and another, Rachel, married, in 1673,
Bozoun Allen (1676). Mr. Howchin (1641) owned property on Elm Street, and also
the east corner of Court and Hanover streets, where Concert Hall afterward stood. His
house, garden, orchard, and tan-pits, included " one quarter of an acre of land," which
he sold in 1646, and afterward lived on Elm Street. He was representative for Hing-
ham from 165 1 to 1659, excepting 1656, and for Salisbury in 1663, 1664, 1665, and
1667. He resigned his commission as ensign in Capt Thomas Clarke's (1644) com-
pany. May 23, 1655. He died between April 7, 1670, the date of his will, and May 31
next following, when his will was proved.
Nathaniel Howard (1641). Authorities: Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc; His-
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Wyman's Cbarlestown. tones of Boston; New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg.,
Jeremiah Howohin (1641). Authorities: i 851 and 1880; Records of Mass. Bay.
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John Humfrey, Jr. (1641), of Lynn, was the eldest son of Gen. John Humfrey
(1640). Mr. Whitman (1810) says, "He probably returned to England and died there.
A letter of attorney, in 1684, was sent to a Mr. Humfrey, to appear and answer for the
province concerning Andros' troubles, and may mean the same person." Gen. Humfrey
(1640) went to England Oct. 26, 1641, and perhaps John, Jr. (i 641), went with him
and did not return. The latter was the fifth person who joined the Artillery Company
in 1 64 1-2.
John Manning (1641), of Boston, was a merchant. His name is not mentioned in
the Book of Possessions, nor in the Records of the Selectmen. He had children bom
in Boston, by wife, Abigail. She died June 25, 1644. He married (2) Ann, daughter
of Richard Parker (1638).
Mr. Manning (1641) was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1648.
John Milam (1641), of Boston, a cooper, was admitted to be a freeman May 25,
1636, and joined the First Church, with his wife, Christian, Jan. 3, 1635-6. His house
and garden were east of Hanover Street, on Cross Street (corner of North), the same
lot upon which the stone house was erected which was torn down in 1864, and consid-
ered the oldest building in Boston. Sept. 25, 1643, ^^ ^^^ liberty to wharf before his
dwelling-house, and in 1647, " to wharf afor the highway that lys next him." In 1644,
the General Court loaned two guns, valued at thirteen pounds, to the owners of a ship.
The guns had not been returned May 22, 165 1, when the General Court ordered that
the owners of the ship — Capt. William Tyng (1638), Capt. Robert Keayne (1637),
and John Milam (1641) — should pay to the colony fifteen pounds within fourteen days.
In 1652, Mr. Milam (1641) removed from Boston.
John Mousall (1641), of Charlestown, was born in England in 1596; came to
America in 1634, and joined the church in Charlestown, with his wife, the 23d of August,
in the same year. He was admitted a freeman Sept. 3, 1634, and was a deputy in the
General Court in 1635 and 1637.
He was one of the seven male members who constituted the church in Wobum
at its organization, Aug. 14, 1642, and one of its deacons until his decease. He was
appointed, in 1643, ^ commissioner to "end small causes" in Wobum; was one of the
first board of selectmen, and served in that office twenty- one successive years.
He died in Wobum, March 27, 1665.
John Newton (1641) was of Dorchester "as early as 1630," according to Dr.
Harris, and "in 1632 " according to Mr. Savage. He was admitted a freeman March 4,
1633. He moved to Dedham prior to January, 1636, when his name appears in the
John Humfrey, Jr. (1641). Authorities: ham Records; Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. and
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Hist. Soc; Savage's Gen. Diet.
Savage's Gen. Diet This name (Newton) is given on the oldest roll
John Milam (1641). Authorities: Savage's of the Artillery Company, "Nuton," which Mr.
Gen. Diet; Boston Records; Mem. Hist, of Boston; Whitman (1810) called Nudon, hence Norden;
see description of the stone house, in Shurtleff's therefore, Samuel Norden, of Boston. The sureties
Topographical Description of Boston, p. 667. of this person, as given on the same roll, are Joshua
John Mousall (1641). Authorities: Hurd's and Anthony Fisher, of Dedham. We would natu-
Hist. Middlesex Co., Vol. I., pp. 337, 338; Vol. H., rally look to Dedham for the person. Mr. John
p. 465; Sewall's Hist, of Wobum; New Eng. Hist. Newton (1641), a resident of Dedham, prominent
and Gen. Reg., 1875; Savage's Gen. Diet. in the town and a neighbor of the Fishers, is be-
John Newton (1641). Authorities: Ded- lieved to be the person intended.
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Dedham Records. He united with the church there, April 9, 1643. ^^ 1639, Edward
Allen, "Gent," was authorized to make a transcript of the surveys made in Dedham. It
had not been done May 6, 1642, when Mr. Allen was permitted to obtain the assistance
of his kinsman, John Newton (1641), in writing and engrossing the same. His name
appears repeatedly in Dedham Records until 1669. He was first sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1666.
Adam Otiey (1641) was of Lynn in 1641. Mr. Lewis says Mr. Otley (1641)
married a daughter of Gen. John Humfrey (1640). In 1644, Adam Otley (1641)
petitioned the General Court for a review of the decision of the referees against him in
his case against Joseph Armitage. The petition was denied.
George Palmer (i 641), of Boston in 1640, was a wine-cooper. He removed before
1655 to Warwick, R. I., and died about 1669. In April, 1670, a Boston creditor, James
Neighbors, was granted letters of administration.
Thomas Parish (1641), of Cambridge, a physician, came in the "Increase" in
1635, aged twenty-two years. He was admitted to be a freeman April 18, 1637.
In September, 1643, the three commissioners, with a guard of forty men, were
sent out to bring in Samuel Gorton and his company. Capt George Cooke (1638)
was one of the commissioners, and likewise captain of the Company. In this
expedition, Thomas Parish (1641) served as surgeon. In Paige's History of Cambridge,
we are informed that Thomas Parish (1641) resided on the westerly side of Garden Street,
near Concord Avenue; was a selectman in 1639 ^^^ '^40. He returned to England
before 1654, when his homestead (the house having been burned) was sold by his agent.
Samuel Parish, of " witch mania memory," speaks of his father, Thomas, as a merchant
living in London in 1656, and owning estates in Barbadoes, where he died in 1673.
John Severance (1641) — spelled Seveme on the old roll — was, in 1639, an original
proprietor of Salisbury. His son, Ephraim, married, Nov. 9, 1682, Lydia, daughter of
Abraham Morrill (1638). Mr. Severance (1641) and Mr. Morrill (1638) lived near
neighbors on Mudnock Road, and both were active in the affairs of the town.
Mr. Severance (1641) was chosen one of a committee to manage the affairs of the
plantation in 1642, and was elected a piudential man the following year, and later held
various town offices. His first wife, Abigail , died June 17, 1658, and he married
(2) Susanna Ambrose, a widow. He died April 2, 1682.
William Torrey (1641), of Weymouth, yeoman, son of Philip and Alicie Torrey,
was bom at Combe St. Nicholas, Somersetshire, England, in 1608 (baptized Dec. 21).
He married, March 17, 1629, Agnes Combe, of Combe St. Nicholas, who died before
1640, when he came to America, bringing "William and Samuel Torrey, his sonne."
It is supposed that just prior to his emigration he married a second wife, by whom
Adam Otiey (1641). AuTHORrriEs: Savage's John Severance (1641). Authorities: Sav-
Gen. Diet.; Hutch. Coll., 121. age's Gen. Diet; Merrill's Hist, of Amesbury.
George Palmer (1641). Authority: Sav- William Torrey (i 641). AuTHORrriEs: Sav-
age's Gen. Diet. age's Gen. Diet; Lineoln's Hist, of Hingham;
Thomas Pariah (1641). Authorities: Sav- MSS. of Mr. Herbert A. Newton, No. Weymouih.
age's Gen. Diet.; Paige's Hist of Cambridge.
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he had six children. He died on Tuesday, July 10, 1690. His will of May 15, 1686,
was proved July 2, 1691.
He became a freeman May 18, 1642, and was a prominent citizen of Weymouth.
He was a selectman of that town from 1643 almost constantly until 1682. In 1654,
he was chosen a commissioner ''to end small causes/' and held that office many
years. He was a representative from 1642 to 1649 inclusive, except 1646 and 1647,
and also from 1679 to 1683 ; and after the overthrow of Andros, in 1690. He was clerk
of the deputies from 1648 to 1658, and again in i66r ; also, 1666. He was appointed
clerk of the writs at Weymouth, and was authorized to " see people join in marriage at
Weymouth." He served as lieutenant of the train-band of Weymouth, under Capt. Wm.
Perkins (1638), and became his successor in command. During the difficulty in the
Hingham company, 1645-8, Capt Torrey (i 641), by order of the General Court, Aug.
12, 1645, was the chief military officer in Hingham. In May, 1646, he was succeeded
by Gen. Edward Gibbons (1637).
In consideration of the services of Capt. Torrey (1641), the General Court granted
him five hundred acres of land. He was well educated, and is spoken of by Johnson as
" a good penman, and skilled in the Latin tongue, usually Clarke of the Deputies."
In 1687, he wrote a " Discourse concerning Futurities or Things to Come," — a curious
essay on the speedy coming of the Messiah, which was published in 1757. The only
copy known to be now in existence is in the Public Library of Boston. \ f ' ^ • ^ *
His house in Weymouth was situated about two hundred feet easterly of the present
line of Neck Street, at the hea,d of the cove formerly known as Capt. Torrey's Cove,
and later as Sampson's Cove. Well-defined marks of the cellar were there visible in
1885.
John Townsend (1641), of L)mn, was, perhaps, son of Thomas, of Lynn. With
others, he made a settlement on Long Island, where he lived and left descendants.
John Westgate (1641), of Boston, an unmarried man when admitted to the church,
Sept. 12, 1640, from which he was dismissed Sept. 26, 1647, "on desire of the church of
Pulham Mary in Norfolk, England." In May, 1677, he was of Harleston in that
county, whence he had written, April 5, 1653, to Capt. Thomas Lake (1653), to inquire
if the report of the death of his former teacher, John Cotton, was true.*
Col. Stephen Winthrop (1641), fourth son of Gov. John Winthrop, of Massachu-
setts, was born at Groton Manor, Suffolk County, England, March 24, 16 19. He
accompanied his mother to New England in 1631, united with the church March 16,
1634, and became a freeman Dec. 7, 1636. He was appointed in 1639 ^7 ^^^ Court
"to record things," and in 1642 obtained leave from the General Court to visit England.
He delayed his journey for some time, and in 1644 represented the town of Plymouth,
N. H., in the House of Deputies.
In 1645, he went to England with his brother-in-law, Col. William Rainsburrow
(1639), and thence to the West Indies. Returning to England, he resided in the parish of
Stephen Winthrop (1641). AUTHORrriBS: Reg. for 1894 gives his will, found in England and
Savage's Gen. IMct; Winthrop*s Hist of New Eng.; copied by Mr. Waters.
Letters of CoL Stephen Wintbrop (i 641), in Win- * * Savage's Gen. Diet,
throp Tapers, Part IV. New Eng. Hist, and Gen.
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St. Margaret, Westminster. He acquired distinction, both military and political, obtaining
a commission in the Parliamentary army, and becoming a member of CromwelVs Parlia-
ment, for Scotland. He gradually rose to the rank of colonel, and commanded a regi-
ment in CromwelPs service. " He was much trusted by the Protector. He succeeded
Major-Gen. Harrison, who troubled Cromwell so much with his anticipation of a king-
dom of the saints." His health suffered from his sleeping on the damp ground in one
of his campaigns, and he died at his residence in London in the latter part of 1658.
In Suffolk County Records, of May 20, 1659, his wife, Judith, is called "relict of Stephen
Winthrop." But for the failure of his health, it is stated that Cromwell would have
made him a major-generaL
He married Judith, sister of CoL William Rainsburrow (1639), ^° officer of dis-
tinction, and sister of the lady who subsequently became his stepmother. His wife
and two daughters survived him.
He was the recorder of the court in Boston which tried Capt. Bayley's case against
the Lady la Tour, and was arrested at La Tour's suit, on his return to England, at the
same time that Capt. Weld (1637), one of the jury, was arrested, and was obliged to
furnish bail in the sum of four thousand pounds.
^ The officers elected were : Israel Stoughton (1637), captain ; Thomas
I 042"^. ^^"^^^^^ (1638), lieutenant; Robert Bridges (1641), ensign; Humfrey
^ ^ Atherton (1638), senior sergeant; John Leverett (1639), junior sergeant;
Anthony Stoddard (1639), clerk, and Arthur Perry (1638), drummer.
The new commander was an enthusiastic Puritan, and as the news began to arrive
of the increasing difficulties between the King and Parliament, he doubtless often
wished, as he led the Artillery to its monthly drill, that he could be transported with
his command across the Atlantic, there to wage war against the Church of Rome. Not
long after, he undertook the then tedious voyage, and gave his strength and courage to
the cause of Parliament as lieutenant-colonel of Rainsburrow's (1639) regiment.
Lieut. Thomas Hawkins (1638) was jointly concerned, in 1643, with Past-Com-
mander Gibbons (1637) in an expedition which they fitted out at Boston, under a
contract with La Tour, a Protestant French-Indian trapper on the coast of Maine and
New Brunswick, against a Roman Catholic, D 'Aulnay, a rival in the trade. Gibbons
(1637) and Hawkins (1642) could not openly wage war on D'Aulnay's settlement,
but they permitted their men to volunteer under La Tour, by whom a windmill was
burned, growing crops destroyed, and two vessels, loaded with four hundred moose-
skins and four hundred beaver-skins, were brought to Boston.
The new members recruited in 1642-3 were : Abraham Adkins, Andrew Belcher,
John Blake, Humphrey Bradshaw, Matthew Chaffy, John Cole, Nathaniel Duncan, Jr.,
Josias Evans, Hopestill Foster, Thomas Glover, William Patten, Michael Pepper, Thomas
Rawlins, Robert Selling, William Shepard, Lawrence Smith, Richard Stowers, Edward
Tyng, Richard Way, Adam Winthrop, John Woodde, Richard Woodde.
Abraham Adkins (1642). On the oldest roll (1680) this name is plainly written.
The sureties of Mr. Adkins (1642) were Ensign Savage (1637) and Mr. Stoddard
(1639). As Mr. Adkins' (1642) name does not appear in the records of Boston and
vicinity, he was probably not a resident of the colony.
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Andrew Belcher (1642), of Sudbury in 1639. In October of that year, he married
Elizabeth Danforth, of Cambridge, and in 1646 moved to the latter place. In June,
1654, he was licensed by the County Court, "to keep a house of publique enterteinment
at Cambridge." This license was yearly renewed until 1673, i^ which year he probably
died, as the license "to keep an ordinary" was granted to his widow, Elizabeth, in
April, 1674. She, dying in 1680, was succeeded by her son Andrew. This tavern, kept
by the Belchers, was the original Blue Anchor Tavern, and stood at the northeast
corner of Brighton and Mt. Auburn streets, Cambridge Andrew Belcher (1642) was
the grandfather of Jonathan Belcher, Governor of Massachusetts and New Jersey.
John Blake (1642), of Dorchester in 1630, son of William Blake, was bom in Little
Baddow, Essex County, England. He came to America with his parents in 1630, in the
" Mary and John," and settled with them in Dorchester. He was admitted a freeman
in 1644. He married, in Boston, Aug. 16, 1654, widow Mary Shaw. He removed to
Boston about 1663, and appears by the Boston Records to have been "Clarke of ye
Market" in 1669. He subsequently held other town offices. " 18, 12, 71," John Blake
was dismissed by the Dorchester church to the Third (Old South) Church in Boston.
He was a member of Capt. SewalPs (1679) company in 1684, and died without issue in
1688. His brother, William, joined the Artillery Company in 1646.
Humphrey Bradshaw (1642), of Cambridge in 1652, when he received his share
of the Shawshine lands. Mr. Bradshaw (1642) resided in Menotomy, held several minor
town offices, and acted on important town committees. He died May 9, 1682.
Matthew Chaffy (1642), of Boston in 1636, was a ship-carpenter, admitted to be a
freeman May 17, 1637, and joined the First Church Aug. 7, 1636. He was granted
a "great Lott" at Mount Wollaston in 1638. In 1644, he was permitted to build a
wharf before his property in Mill- field. His house and garden, on the southeasterly part
of Copp*s Hill, east of Hanover Street, he sold in 1649 to John Capen (1646), of
Dorchester, and bought of Dr. John Clarke, " late of Newberry, now of Boston," " one
Ferme conteineing foure hundred Acres of land, lying and being betweene the river of
Merrimack and Newbury River in Newbury [Essex County, Mass.], with all the houses,
edifices and buildings thereunto belonging," Sept 29, 1649, where he lived until his
decease.
John Cole (1642), of Boston, son of Samuel (1637), came with his parents in the
fleet with Winthrop, in 1630. He married, Dec. 30, 1651, Susanna,' daughter of William
Andrew Belcher (1642). Authorities : New ' Susanna Hutchinson, daughter of William and
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1848, 1870, 1873, 1874; Ann Hutchinson, in 1642 removed into the Dutch
Kurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co., p. 193 ; Paige's Hist. territory, and settled near what is now New Rochelle.
of Cambridge; Hudson's Hist, of Sudbury. During the war between the Dutch and Indians, Mrs.
John Blake (1642). Authorities: Savage's Hutchinson and others were killed, but Susanna
Gen. Diet; Hist, of Dorchester, byAntiq. and Hist. was carried into captivity. She remained with the
Soc.; Boston Records; Hill's Hist of Old South Indians until July, 1646, when, unexpectedly, she
Church. was liberated through the intervention of the Dutch,
Humphrey Bradshaw (1642). Authority: and returned to ^osion. — See Drake's Book of the
Paige's Hist of Cambridge. Indians^ eleventh edition^ p. 132.
Matthew Chaffy (1642). Authorities i Sav-
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records; Coffin's Hist of
Newbury.
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Hutchinson. He moved before 1664 to look after Mr. Hutchinson's lands in the Narra-
gansett, when the authorities in Connecticut appointed him a magistrate. He died early
in 1707.
Nathaniel Duncan, Jr. (1642), of Dorchester in 1630, came with his parents in the
"Mary and John." He was the elder son of Nathaniel Duncan (1638), of Dorchester.
Josias Evans (1642). His sureties were Sergt. French (1638) and Sergt. Atherton
(1638). The name is plainly written in the roll as copied in 1680.
Hopestill Foster (1642), and his mother, Patience, are recorded as being in the
second emigration to Dorchester Plantation, which was in 1635. Hopestill was then
fourteen years of age. He married Mary, daughter of James Bates. She died in 1703,
aged eighty-three years. He joined the Dorchester church in 1638 ; became a freeman
in 1639; was ensign of the Dorchester train-band, under Humfrey Atherton (1638),
in 1644, and subsequently its captain. He served as a selectman from 1645 to 1674
inclusive, except 1646-9, 165 1, 1653, and 1667. In 1675 ^^ was elected, but decUned.
He was a deputy to the court in 1652, and afterwards a commissioner of trials. By his
will, witnessed July 19, 1676, he gave five pounds towards the free school. He resided
near the southwest comer of Adams and Centre streets. He was a brewer, active in all
town affairs, a man of judgment, and deserved popularity.* He died Oct. 15, 1676. He
was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1647. His son, Hopestill Foster (H. C,
1667), became a member of the same in 1673, and his grandson, Hopestill, in 1694.
Thomas Glover (1642), of Dorchester, son of John of the same, came in 1630 with
his parents. John Glover was one of the original patentees of 1629. He was "a plain,
sincere, godly man, strong for the truth." He was the first to set up tanning in Massa-
chusetts. He owned land in RWaehall, England, which he left by will, proved Feb. 9,
1653-4, to his son Thomas (1642). The latter was in England in 1661, and doubtless
spent the remainder of his days there, where, Mr. Savage says, " he was well married."
William Patten (1642), of Cambridge, first appears in that town March 13, 1635-6,
when he agreed with the town " to keep 100 cattle on the other side the River for the
space of seven months for twenty pounds." He became a freeman in 1645. Mr. Patten
(1642) does not appear to have been prominent in town affairs. He resided in Cam-
bridge on the easterly side of North Avenue, opposite the common. He was one of
the original proprietors of Billerica in 1658, and died there Dec. 10, 1668.
Michael Pepper (1642).
Thomas Rawlins (1642), son of Thomas and Mary Rawlins, of Roxbury and
Scituate, was bom in England, and came to America with his parents in 1630, in the
same company as Gov. Winthrop. Thomas, Jr. (1642), resided in Boston, and married
Hopestill Foster (1643). AuTHORrriEs: William Patten (1642). AuTHORrriEs: Paige's
Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist Soc; Sav- Hist, of Cambridge; Savage's Gen. Diet
age's Gen. Diet; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., ' His son, John, bom Dec. 10, 1648, died Sept.
1885. 9, 1 681, aged thirty-three years, was an ingenious
Thomas Glover (1642). AuTHORmES: Hist. printer and mathematician. He designed the arms
of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc.; Savage's for the Colony of Massachusetts Bay.
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Sarah . His will, dated Dec. 12, 1681, conveys his property to his nephew, Ephraim
Kempton, of Salem, and to other relatives Thomas Rawlins, Sr., died March 15, 1660.
He conveyed by will, March 12, 1660, some of his property to his wife, "and to his son
Thomas [1642], a house in Boston, provided he live there with his mother as hereto-
fore." It is added in the record of probate, that Thomas Rawlins (1642), "ye sonne,
declared that knowing his father to have left his mother-in-law [stepmother] too little,
he was free and willing and did give her nine pounds more."
Robert Selling (1642), as Mr. Whitman (1810) suggests, should be Robert Seeley
(1642). His sureties were Sergt. Leverett (1639), with whom he served in 1654, and
Mr. Lyall (1640).
Robert Seeley (1642) was an early settler in Watertown. He became a freeman
May 18, 1630, was a proprietor in 1636-7, and in 1642. In 1634, he, with Abraham
Brown, was employed in the survey of Watertown, and soon after left the town. In
1637, he served as a lieutenant in the Pequot War, and afterward returned to the
vicinity of Boston. In 1654, he led the forces, raised in New Hampshire for service,
under Gen. Sedgwick (1637) and Gen. Leverett (1639), against the neighboring
province of New Netherlands — a conflict that was prevented by the restoration of peace
in Europe. In 1663, he was at the head of the militia at Htmtington, Long Island, but
later at New York. A Capt. Seeley was killed in a battle with the Indians in December,
1675, who, it is thought, was Capt. Robert Seeley (1642).
William Shepard (1642). Mr. Farmer was not misled, as Mr. Savage suggests, by
reading "Mr." as an abbreviation for "W"." This name, on the oldest roll of the
Company, is plainly written "Mr. W*» Sheapheard." There was a Wm. Shepard in
Dorchester, who was a servant of William Sumner. In April, 1636, he was whipped for
stealing from his master ; and " in no other instance," says Savage, " is the name to be
found in Massachusetts for the first quarter of a century."
The Mr. Shepard who joined the Artillery Company in 1642 had the prefix "Mr.,"
and his sureties were Capt. Sedgwick (1637) and Sergt French (1638). He was prob-
ably a sojourner or visitor in Boston, as others who defy all research were, their names
not having become a part of the early town or colonial records.
Lawrence Smith (1642), of Dorchester, son of John Smith, the "quartermaster,"
who came to America in the ship "Mary and John," in 1630. He was called quarter-
master because he had served in the Netherlands in that rank. Lawrence (1642)
became a freeman May 10, 1643, and Mr. Savage says "he was often a selectman."
He died Oct. 3, 1665. His name appears once in the Records of Massachusetts Bay,
when he appeals to the court for damages on account of an apprentice being taken away
from him.
Thomas Rawlins (1642). Authorities: Robert Seeley (1642). Authorities : Bond's
Records of Families of the name of Rawlins, by Watertown; Savage's Gen. Diet ; Hist, of Long
John R. Rollins, Lawrence, 1874; New Eng. Hist. Island; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company,
and Gen. Reg., 1854, 1855. Ed. 1842.
'< Thomas Rawlins [Sr.] he brought 5 children Lawrence Smith (1642). Authorities:
to this Land. Thomas, Mary, Joane, Nathaniell, Savage's Gen. Diet. ; Records of Mass. Bay.
John, he came wth the first company, 1630." —
Roxbury Church Records,
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Richard Stowers (1642), son of Nicholas and Amy Stowers, of Charlestown, was
born in England in 1620. He came to America with his parents in 1628. He became
an inhabitant in 1648, was admitted to the church April 12, 1650, was made a freeman
the next month, and in March, 165 1-2, married Joanna . 3^,^,7 ,
In 1658, he was licensed to keep a house of entertainment in Charlestown.
He died July 8, 1693. His wife, Hannah, died Feb. 3, 1698-9.
Edward Tyng (1642), of Boston in 1639, was born in Dunstable, England, in the
year 1610. He was a brewer, afterward a merchant. His name first appears in Boston
Records, "Admitted to be an Inhabitant " of Boston, Nov. 25, 1639. M® joined the
First Church, Jan. 30, 1640, and was admitted to'be a freeman June 2, 1640. He was a
constable in 1642; selectman of Boston in 1645, 1648, and 1651; representative from
Boston in 1661 and 1662, and an assistant from 1668 to 1680 inclusive. He died, while
occupying the latter office, Dec. 28, 1681, at Dunstable, whither he moved in 1679.
He was buried in the chapel burial-ground, Boston. His burial-place became the
property of the Waldo family. Mr. Whitman (18 10) gives his age as eighty-one;
Farmer and Savage, as seventy-one. In his will, proved Jan. 19, 1682, he speaks
of his "old age." His daughter, Hannah, married Habijah Savage (1665), and afterward
Major-Gen. Gookin (1645). Another daughter, Rebecca, married in 1669, Joseph
Dudley (1677), afterward governor. His brother, William, joined the Artillery Company
in 1638. Two only of his sons grew to manhood, — Edward (1668) and Jonathan
(1670). He held a colonel's commission, and was chosen by the General Court major-
general, to succeed Gen. Leverett (1639). The house, brew-house, warehouse, and
wharf in front, " My wharf against the end of the great street," /. ^., State Street, comer
of Merchants Row, were where Mr. Faneuil had subsequently his warehouse, and where
still later the Admiral Vernon Tavern stood.
Richard Way (1642), of Dorchester, son of Henry, was bom in England about
1620, and came to America with his parents in 1630 or 1631. He was admitted to be a
freeman May 10, 1643. He moved to Salem, — his children were born there, — but
removed to Boston about 1660. He joined the First Church Feb. 17, 1661. He
married (i) Esther, daughter of Thomas Jones (1643), of Dorchester, and (2) Hannah,
sister of Col. Penn Townsend (1674) and widow of Thomas Hull (1667).
He was active in town affairs after his settlement in Boston. April 29, 1672, "Lt.
Richard Way [1642] to sell stronge watr* but not lesse than a pinte at once," is recorded
as a vote of the selectmen. A license to sell strong drink was granted him for ten years,
though he was by trade a cooper. Nov. 14, 1673, the selectmen ordered certain coopers
not to build any fire in their cooper-shop chimneys until they were repaired to the satis-
faction of the selectmen. Lieut. Richard Way (1642) is the first cooper named. This
was a precaution against fire, which, however, did occur, and March 26, 1677, Lieut.
Richard Way (1642) was allowed four pounds for his stable which was pulled down
Richard Stowert (1642). Authorities: Vol. I., pp. 738, 739; Savage's Edition of Win-
Savage's Gen. Diet; Wyman's Charlestown Gene- throp's Hist of New Eng.; Fox's Hist, of Dun-
alogies and Estates; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., stable; Report of Boston Rec. Com., 1634- 1660.
1849 (will of Nicholas Stowers) ; Report of Boston Richard Way (1642). Authorities: New
Rec. Com., Vol. III., p. 98 (deed of homestead, Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, 1875; Savage's
bought by Richard Stowers, June 25, 1646). Gen. Diet.; Hist, of Dorchester; Report of Boston
Edward Tyng (1642). authorities: Sav- Rec. Com., 1 660-1 701.
age's Gen. Diet; Hurd's Hist of Middlesex Co.,
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" in the last fire." He was a lieutenant for about twenty years, serving in 1686 in Capt.
TurelPs (1660) company. He was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1669, ^^^ *
lieutenant in 167 1. He died June 23, 1697.
Adam Winthrop (1642), the fifth son of Gov. John Winthrop, was born April 7,
1620, at Groton, England, and came to America in the ship "Lion," Nov. 2, 1631, with
his mother. He was admitted to the First Church July 4, 1640, and became a freeman
June 2, 1 64 1. His first wife was Elizabeth Glover, daughter of Rev. Josd Glover and
stepdaughter of President Dunster (1640) ; his second, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas
Hawkins (1638). His son, Adam, Jr., joined the Artillery Company in 1692. Adam, Sr.,
died Aug. 24, 1652, being at the time a selectman of Boston. His widow married Major
John Richards (1644).
John Woodde (1642), of Roxbury, son of Richard. John was admitted to be a
freeman about 1644, was brother of Richard (1642), and married Mary, daughter of
John Coggan (1638). He died May 23, 1650, "a christian and godly brother," says
the church record.
Richard Woodde (1642), of Roxbury, brother of John (1642), was a soap-boiler;
admitted to be a freeman in 1644. He moved to Boston. In the Second Report of
the Boston Record Commissioners, under date of Jan. 26, 165 1-2, it says, "Richard
Wooddy is Admitted an Inhabitant upon his promise not to be offensive by his Trayd
to the Towne." April 2, 1658, the selectmen of Boston leased to Richard Woodde
(1642) and James Everill, "Bird Hand ... for sixty years, they pa)ring 12// silver or a
bushel of salt," per annum. In 1666, he manufactured saltpetre; and was ensign in the
militia in 1674. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1655, fourth
sergeant in 1662, ensign in 1667, lieutenant in 1669, and captain in 1677. He died in
1 680-1, and administration on his estate was granted May 6, 1681.
y' The officers elected were: Capt. George Cooke (1638), captain;
I 04 ^"4« Thomas Hawkins (1638), lieutenant; Francis Willoughby (1639), ensign ;
^^ ^ John Leverett (1639), senior sergeant; Thomas French (1638), junior
sergeant; Anthony Stoddard (1639), clerk, and Arthur Perry (1638), drummer.
When La Tour visited Boston, in June, 1643, the fortifications erected in 1635 on
Castle Island, afterwards Fort Independence, had so gone to decay that his salute could
not be returned. The fort was consequently repaired, at the expense of Boston and
the five nearest towns. It was reconstructed of large pine logs, stones, and earth;
made fifty feet square inside, with walls two feet thick. Mention is made of the Artillery
Company going down to the fort and firing the great guns.
"The next week, the training day occurred at Boston; and LaToiu:, having
expressed a wish to exercise his men on shore, was allowed on that occasion to land
John Woodde (1642). Authorities: New small pox." — ^«/. S, Danforth^s Records of Rox-
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853; Savage's Gen. bury Church.
Diet.; Roxbury Church Records. Richard Woodde (1642). AuTHORrnES:
" [1650] May 23, John Wooddie dyed of the New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853, p. 339 (will).
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forty men. They were escorted to the field by the Boston company, which numbered
one himdred and fifty men. After the exercises were over, La Tour and his officers
were invited home to dinner by the Boston officers, and his soldiers by the Boston
soldiers." ^ La Tour was entertained during his visit to Boston at the home of Gen.
Gibbons (1637).
The tyrannical King and the patriotic Parliament having taken up arms against
each other, the hostile attitude of the aborigines prompted an alliance of the English-
speaking colonists. Massachusetts, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven were repre-
sented by commissioners who united in Articles of Confederation, under the name of
" The United Colonies of New England," for a firm and perpetual league, for offence
and defence, and mutual advice and succor. This act was consummated May 19, 1643,
O. S. When the threatened danger was averted, the temporary alliance ceased, but it
was renewed again and again, as hostilities against the Indians or French formed a
bond of cohesion, which finally resulted in independence. In the consummation of
this desirable confederation, members of the Artillery Company took an active and
influential part.
The social aspects of life in Massachusetts at this time were especially reverential.
Family government was efficient, and military organization furnished the only titles of
distinction. There was a general cultivation of reverence towards God and the Common-
wealth, without a nobility in the government or forms in religion. The clergy were a
recognized institution, the school-masters were abroad, and the drill-sergeants were
diligent.
The magistrates of Massachusetts undertook at first to oppress trade by creating
monopolies, and by forbidding the people to buy goods at vessels which might arrive,
but giving the privilege to nine men and their partners to select such goods as might
be wanted, and sell them at a profit of five per cent within twenty days. Six of the
men who made the law were mentioned in it as proprietors of this profitable scheme,
which disposed of the goods that were really wanted and of quick sale, leaving for
regular merchants only those which were out of season. Joshua Hewes (1637) defied
the law as unjust, and was arrested ; but the " ring " was broken up. The year after his
successful resistance to monopolies, Mr. Hewes (1637) and others organized "A Free
Company of Adventurers," in order to divert the principal trade of Indians in beaver-*
skins to New England. These skins, like corn and bullets, were used as money at
fixed prices, and while the Dutch settlement in New York and the Swede in Delaware
appeared to have better opportunities to obtain such skins than Massachusetts, yet they
were supposed to be brought in the largest quantities from the " Great Lakes," which
Boston people thought were located in the northern part of the Massachusetts grant.
This company was likewise unsuccessful.
The new members recruited in 1643-4 were : William Aspinwall, John Barnard,
John Barren, Richard Barthelemey, Thomas Bell, Matthew Bridge, Thomas Bridge, James
Browne, John Button, Francis Chickering, Richard Cooke, Richard Cutter, John Davis,
William Davis, Edward Fletcher, John Gurnall, John Hill, Atherton Hough, Thomas
Jones, Henry Maudsley, Francis Norton, Peter Oliver, John Plympton, Hugh Pritchard,
William Robinson, John Scarborough, Benjamin Smith, John Smith, Samuel Titterton,
Robert Turner, William Ware, John Webb, Robert Wright.
* Mem. Hist of Boston, I., 286.
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William Aspinwall (1643), o^ Charlestown in 1630, probably came in the fleet with
Winthrop. He served on the first jury of inquest in the colony, Sept. 28, 1630, was
one of the first members of the First Church, and was chosen a deacon thereof at its
organization. He removed to Boston, and was admitted a freeman April 3, 1632. He
was a selectman of Boston the first tern; of 1636 and the last of 1637, and was chosen
a representative from Boston in the place of Henry Vane, who returned to England in
August, 1637; but being a signer of the famous petition concerning Mr. Wheelwright,
and a supporter of the principles of Mrs. Hutchinson, he was rejected by the court,
disarmed, disfranchised, and banished. He went to Rhode Island, and was the first
secretary of that colony. Thence he removed to New Haven, where he lived in 164 1.
Under date of March 27, 1642, Winthrop says, "Mr. William Aspinwall [1643], who
had been banished, as is before declared, for joining with Mr. Wheelwright, being
licensed by the general court to come and tender his submission, etc., was this day
reconciled to the church of Boston. He made a very free and full acknowledgment of
his error and seducement, and that with much detestation of his sin. The like he did
after, before the magistrates, who were appointed by the Court to take his submission,
and upon their certificate thereof at the next general court, his sentence of banishment
was released."
After his return to Boston, he was clerk of the writs, or recorder, and in 1644 was
appointed a notary public. Oct 14, 165 1, for reflecting upon the judgment of the
court, he was fined, and deposed from the offices of recorder for Suffolk County and
clerk of the writs for Boston. He resided on Washington Street, the third estate above
Francis Lyall's (1640) barber-shop, which was opposite where the Old South Church
now stands. The lot of William Aspinwall (1643) extended from Washington Street
to Tremont Street, and contained about two acres. In 1652, he sold this property to
John Angier, his son-in-law.
In 1644, it appears he went with others on a voyage of discovery to Delaware River,
and their pinnace was fired upon from the Swedish fort He made great complaint of
this act to the Dutch Governor, and particularly that they were forced to weigh anchor
on the Lord's Day.
He was a proprietor of Watertown, though he never resided there, and went back
to England in 1653, never to return.
Mr. Aspinwall (1643) published several books in England, among which was one
with the following title : " A brief Description of the Fifth Monarchy or Kingdom that
is shortly to come into the World; the Monarch, Subjects, Officers and Laws thereof,
and the surpassing Glory, Amplitude, Unity and Peace of that Kingdom, &c." In the
conclusion there is " added a Prognostic of the time when the Fifth Kingdom shall
begin, by William Aspenwall, N. E." The book was printed in " London, by M. Sim-
mons, to be sold by Livewell Chapman, at the Crown in Pope's-head- Alley, 1653."
By his theory. Antichrist's dominion was to cease, or the fifth monarchy to be set up,
in 1673. Two years after, another of his works, with the following -title, was printed in
London : " An Abstract of Laws and Government &c, collected and digested by John
Cotton, of Boston, in N. E. in his lifetime presented to our General Court and now
published after his death by William Aspenwall."
Mr. Whitman (1810) gives the following specimen of a judicial proceeding by Mr.
Aspinwall (1643), when recorder : —
William Aspinwall (1643). Authorities: Savage's Gen. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay; Mem.
Savage's Edition of Winthrop*s Hist, of New Eng.; Hist, of Boston.
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" To the Marshal or his Deputy :
" You are required to attach the goods or lands of William Stevens, to the value
of ;£ioo, so as to bind the same to be responsible at the next Court at Boston, 29th of
the 5th month, to answer the complaint of Mr. James Astwood [1638], in an action of
debt to the value of £$0, upon a bill of exchange ; and so make a true return hereof
imder your hand.
" Dated 29th 2d month, 1650.
"per curiam
"William Aspinwall."
Mr. Whitman (18 10) adds, "This brevity is exceeded only by the warrant of an
Indian magistrate in the early settlement of the country, viz. : —
"*I, Hihondi, "'Quick you take him.
You, Peter Waterman, Fast you hold him,
Jeremy Thwackit, Straight you bring him,
"'Before me. Hihondl'"
John Barnard (1643). Mr. Whitman (18 10) says he was of Cambridge. John
Barnard, of Cambridge, moved in 1636 to Hartford, Conn., and thence in 1659 ^o
Hadley, Mass. The John Barnard (1643) of the Artillery Company was, more probably,
John, of Watertown, who came to America from Ipswich, England, in 1634, aged thirty
years; was admitted a freeman March 4, 1634-5 ; he was a selectman of Watertown in
1644, and was buried June 4, 1646.
John Barrel! (1643), of Boston, was a cooper. In 1656, he was ensign of the
Artillery Company, having served as fourth sergeant in 1651, and first in 1654. In
Boston Records he is called (165 1-3) " Sergt," and he held some minor town offices.
In 1654, he was sent, with Richard Waite (1638), as messenger to the Indians, for
which the General Court allowed each of them three shillings per day. In August, 1654,
Mr. Barrel! (1643) ^^ appointed an officer to prevent the exportation of money. He
died Aug. 29, 1658.
Richard Barthelemey (1643), oi Salem in 1638, had a grant of land from the Salem
authorities. He was admitted to be a freeman June 2, 1641, having joined the church
there, July 31, 1640. He died in 1646.
Thomas Bell (1643) resided in Boston as early as 1637, when "a house plott
neere to Mr Dyar's," and a great lot at the Mount, were granted him. His house and
garden were on the south side of Summer Street, about midway between Washington
and South streets. He was the public executioner in 1649, and, therefore, the General
Court exempted him " from watchings." He died June 7, 1655.
Matthew Bridge (1643), of Cambridge, probably came over with his father, John,
in 1632. He married Anna, daughter of Nicholas Danforth. He resided on the north-
west comer of Brattle and Mason streets, a property he bought in 1657. Subsequently
he moved to the Farms, now Lexington, and improved four hundred acres which he
John Barnard (1643). Authoritiks: Sav- John Barrell (1643). AuTHORmES: New
age's Gen. Diet.; Bond's Watertown. Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1848, p. 353.
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owned there. In May, 1637, by some mischance, he killed John Abbot, for which he
was arrested. Sept. 19, 1637, "Matthew Bridge appearing, and no evidence coming in
against him, he was quit by proclamation." He was a respected and influential towns-
man, and died April 28, 1700, having attained a great age.^
Thomas Bridge (1643), o' Cambridge, a brother of Matthew (1643), was born in
Essex County, England. He died before March 10, 1657, at which lime the inventory
of his estate was taken. It is said that Thomas (1643) and his wife, Dorcas, died of
small-pox in Boston, in 1656.^
James Browne (1643), of Boston in 1630, was a member of the First Church, and
was admitted to be a freeman March 4, 1634. He died in 165 1, and his will was proved
Aug. 7, 1 65 1. On certain conditions, he willed his house and land to the church. This
property was on Court Street, opposite the old court-house.^
John Button (1643), of Boston in 1633, was a miller by trade. He was born about
1594, joined the First Church Dec. 22, 1633, was admitted to be a freeman May 4,
1634, and in 1637 was disarmed, being a sympathizer with Mr. Wheelwright. He owned
one acre in the Mill-field, and three lots, with houses thereon, on north side of the
present Ehn Street. His mill was on the former lot, near which he resided. He was
a contributor among the "richer inhabitants," Aug. 12, 1636, towards the maintenance
of a free schoolmaster. He held several minor town offices, and died in 168 1. By his
will, dated Nov. 5, 1681, he gave twenty pounds to the First Church, "to buy two
silver cups."
Francis Chickering (1643), of Dedham, came in 1637 from Suffolk County, Eng-
land, bringing his family. His first wife was Ann Fiske, whom he married in England.
She was buried Dec. 6, 1640, and he married, second, June 11, 1650, Mrs. Sarah Sibley.
Matthew Bridge (1643). Authoritiks:
Paige's Hist of Cambridge; Savage's Gen. Diet.;
Records of Mass. Bay.
James Browne (1643). Authorities: Sav-
age's Gen. Diet; Boston Records; New Eng. Hist,
and Gen. Reg., VII., 335 (will).
John Button (1643). Authorities: Savage's
Gen. Diet; Boston Records; Records of Mass. Bay.
Francis Chickering (1643). AuTHORmEs:
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Dedham Records; Whitman's
Hist. A. and H. A. Company.
* Epitaph prepared for the gravestones of Mat-
thew (1643) and Thomas Bridge (1643) by a de-
scendant, Samuel Bridge, of Boston : —
*'In memory of Matthew Bridge, Esq., eldest
son of Deacon John Bridge. Came over with him
from England in 1631.
"He resided with his father in this city, in
1632. A member of the Artillery Company in 1643.
Admitted a freeman in 1645. Removed to Lexing-
ton, and a large landholder in 1666. He subscribed
for the erection of the First Church in 1692, and
paid the largest parish tax at its organization in
1693. At the ordination of Rev. John Hancock,
in 1698, as a mark of distinction and respect for his
advanced age, he was seated at the table in the
meeting-house by order of the parish.
"He was a prominent citizen, having served
the town in many important public stations with
honor and fidelity. A man who feared God and
loved his fellow-men. He died at Lexington, April
28, 1700.
" In 1643, l^e married Anna, daughter of Nick-
olas and Elizabeth Danforth, a woman of most
exemplary virtue and piety. She died Dec. 2, 1704,
aged eighty-four years."
' " In memory of Thomas Bridge, Esq., youngest
son of Deacon John Bridge. Came over with him
from England in 1631.
"He resided with his father, in this city, in
1632. A member of the Artillery Company in 1643.
Admitted a freeman in 1648. Removed to Boston,
and was a merchant in 1650. He and Dorcas, his
wife, died during a prevailing epidemic, beloved,
honored, and lamented, March, 1656.
" Also, Dorcas, only daughter of Thomas and
Dorcas Bridge, and wife of Capt. Daniel Champney.
Born Feb. 16, 1648; died Feb. 7, 1683."
' In the Ijst of officers for 1653, as recorded in
the oldest book of the Company, " John Browne " is
given as the second sergeant As no John Browne
appears on the roll prior to 1653, this is, probably,
an error for James Browne (1638).
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He was admitted to become a freeman May 13, 1640; was a member of the church in
Dedham, and was chosen one of its first deacons in 1650; he was a selectman of Dedham
for many years, and represented that town in the General Court in 1644 and 1653. He
is called "ensign" in the Dedham Records, in 1656. He was a man of worth and
wealth, the ancestor of a distinguished family. He died Oct. 2, 1658.
Richard Cooke (1643), ^ tailor, came from Gloucestershire, England; was admitted
to the First Church Aug. 28, 1634, and to be a freeman March 4, 1635. He was the
representative of Dover, N. H., in 1670. In the Book of Possessions, his six pieces of
real estate are defined, the first being his house and garden on School Street, nearly
opposite City Hall. His .house * was the second, toward Tremont Street, from Arthur
Perry's (1638). Here, also, lived his son. Dr. Elisha Cooke, who was prominent in the
politics of the colony, and married a daughter of Gov. Leverett (1639). Their son,
Elisha, Jr. (no less renowned than Elisha, Sr.), joined the Artillery Company in 1699.
The will of Lieut. Richard Cooke (1643), containing a legacy to Harvard College, was
proved Dec. 25, 1673, in which month he died. He was ensign of the Artillery Com-
pany in 1666, and lieutenant in 1668.
Upon the decease of Richard Cooke (1643), Ensign John Hull (1660) was appointed
by the court to succeed him as lieutenant of Capt. William Hudson's (1640) company.
; Richard Cutter (1643), brother of William (1638), of Cambridge, probably came
with his mother about 1638 and settled in Cambridge. He was admitted to be a free-
man June 2, 1 64 1, and died June 16, 1693, aged about seventy- two years. His first
wife, Elizabeth, died March 5, 166 1-2, and he married, Feb. 14, 1662-3, Mrs.
Frances Amsden.
John Davis (1643), of Boston, came over in the "Increase" in 1635, ^^^ was a
joiner by trade. He was admitted to the First Church Jan. 3, 1635-6, and became a
freeman May 25, 1636. He was a supporter of Mr. Wheelwright and Mrs. Hutchinson,
and was punished therefor. In 1641, Rev. John Wilson sold land on the (present) corner
of State and Devonshire streets to Sergt. John Davis (1643), ^^^ joiner, and Davis,
in 1646, sold it to Edmund Jackson (1646). After 1646, the name of John Davis
(1643) disappears from the Boston Records. Savage suggests that Mr. Davis (1643)
may have gone to Duxbury, where one John Davis sold an estate in 1650.
William Davis (1643), o^ Boston in 1643, was an apothecary; admitted to the
church July 28, 1644, and to be a freeman in 1645. "He was a man of wealth, enter-
prise, and discretion." He was a selectman of Boston in 1647, ^rom 1654 to 1661
inclusive, also from 1670 to 1675 inclusive; one of the founders of the Old South
Church in 1669. He was lieutenant in 1652, and captain in 1656, of the Suffolk County
troop, and commanded a troop of horse in Ninigret's war ; was joined with Gen. Leverett
(1639), afterward Governor, to visit the Dutch Governor, Stuyvesant, of New York, in
Richard Cooke (1643). Authorities : Whit- Hist. A. and H. A. Company; Records of Mass.
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company; Savage's Gen. Bay; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church.
Diet.; Boston Records. ' March 29, 1652, Sergt. Richard Cooke (1643)
John Davis (1643). Authorities: Savage's was allowed to set a house on the town's ground,
Gen. Diet.; Drake's Hist, of Boston. between the house Mr. Woodmansey lived in and
William Davis (1643). Authorities: Sav- the town *' skoole " house. This arrangement pro-
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records; Whitman's vided for the enlargement of the school-house,
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1653, and was a commissioner to King Philip, at Taunton, in 167 1, in company with
William Hudson (1640) and Thomas Brattle (1672). Mr. Whitman (1810) says Capt.
William Davis "accompanied the brave Capt. Thomas Lake [1653] in his expedition
to Kennebec, in 1676, and with him escaped at a back door, when the Indians had
gained the fort, to the water's side, where Capt. Lake [1653] fell. Capt. Davis [1643]
was wounded, but made his escape."
Capt. Davis (1643) represented Springfield in the House of Representatives in
1652, 1666, 167 1, and 1672. He probably resided in that town for a few years, and
^ ,. ivv u t-'f -there he married, in 1644, a daughter of William Pynchon, the assistant, the founder
and leading inhabitant of the town. She died July 3, 1653, and he married Huldah
Symmes. In his will, he gave four hundred pounds to his wife Sarah. He also repre-
sented Haverhill in 1668. His house was on State Street, on the lot next west of
"William Hudson's [1640], where in provincial days stood the Bunch of Grapes tavern" ;
or on the lot next west of that on the corner of Kilby and State streets.
Capt. William Davis (1643) was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1645,
ensign in 1652, lieutenant in 1659 and 1663, and captain in 1664 and 1672. Of his
sons, Benjamin joined the Artillery Company in 1673, and William in 1677.
Capt. Davis (1643) died May 24, 1676, and was buried in the chapel burial-ground.
Edward Fletcher (1643), of Boston, a cutler by trade, was admitted to be a towns-
man Feb. 24, 1640, to be a freeman Oct. 12, 1640, and a member of the First Church
in July of that year. His house was on the second lot south from the comer of Milk
and Washington streets. He had grants of land, and held minor offices of the town.
In 1656, he preached at Dover, N. H., returned to England in 1657, and subsequently
preached at Dunsburn, England, from which, being dismissed in 1662, he came back
to Boston. His will, in which he calls himself " clerk of Badgerden," was made Feb. 24,
1660, and proved Feb. 12, 1666.
His widow married, in 1676, Hugh Drury (1659) as his second wife.
John Gurnell (1643) came to Dorchester in 1630. He was a tanner by trade. He
joined the church in 1638, was admitted to be a freeman May 10, 1643, and died
July 31, 1675, "aged sixty-four years," according to his gravestone, on which his name
is spelled Gomell. He left by will forty pounds, " to be put into the hands of some
godly and honest man, to be by him loaned from time to time to some poor, honest
and godly mechanic, to assist in setting him up in business." He also left ";£^2o to
the schools in Dorchester." He was wealthy, " a very respectable citizen," and much
interested in the prosperity of Dorchester.
John Hill (1643), of Boston in 1641, a blacksmith, was admitted to the First
Church in July, 1641, and a freeman May 18, 1642. He died July 21, 1646. In 1643
he was one of the grantees of the franchise for a tide-mill, "on the north-west side of the
causey leading to Charlestown," which lasted over one hundred and eighty years. His
house was on the lot now the comer of North and Union streets.
Edward Fletcher (1643). Authorities: of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc; New Eng.
New Eng. Hist, and Gen, Reg., 1862, 1868; Sav- Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851; Savage's Gen. Diet.
age*s Gen. Diet; Calamy, H., 330; Boston Rec- John Hill (1643). Authorities: Savage's
ords. Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1862;
John Gurnell (1643). Authorities: Hist. Snpw's Hist, of Boston.
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Atharton Hough (1643) ^^^ mayor of Boston, England, in 1628, and an alderman
there in 1633, when he decided to come to America with his minister, Rev. John Cotton.
Mr. Hough (1643) arrived at Boston with his wife, Elizabeth, in the "Griffin," Sept. 4,
1633, became a freeman March 4, 1634, and was chosen an assistant in 1635. ^"
account of his antinomian tendencies he was not chosen assistant in 1637, but Boston
elected him a deputy in 1637 and 1638. He was present when .the charter of the
Military Company of the Massachusetts was granted. June 8, 1638, he was fined five
shillings for absence when the General Court was called. He advanced fifty pounds
to aid the colony, and in 1641 he was granted by the General Court four hundred acres
of land in lieu thereof. His wife died Oct. w|> 1643, and he married another at Wells,
who was received into the First Church, Boston, April 4, 1646.
Jan. 4, 1635, Mr. Hough (1643) was granted by the town of Boston six hundred
acres of land at Mount Wollaston, which grant was soon after increased to seven
hundred acres.
He was chosen selectman of Boston Sept. 28, 1640, for the six months following.
His residence was on the southerly side of School Street, near Washington. Beacon
Street, easterly end, was laid out on the 30th of March, 1640, by the following vote:
"Also it is ordered y' y* streete from Mr. Atherton Haulghes [1643] to y^* Gentry Hill
be layd out & soe kept open forever." The foregoing order established the whole of
School Street, and Beacon Street as far as the present State House.
He died Sept. 11, 1650, leaving a widow, Susanna, and one son, Rev. Samuel
Hough, of Reading.
Thomas Jones (1643) came from England to Dorchester in 1635, aged forty years.
He was one of the first signers of the church covenant in 1636, was admitted to be a
freeman March 13, 1638, and the same year was a deputy; also in 1639 and 1649. He
was elected selectman in 1636, and often during the thirty years after; also, in 1661, a
commissioner " to end small causes." He lived near the hill called by his name, and
died "Nov. 13, 1667, aged 75 years," according to his gravestone. Col. Stoughton
(1637) called him, in his will, " My loving friend Jones."
Henry Maudsley (1643), ^^^ Moseley, of Braintree, came in the "Hopewell" in
1635, aged twenty-four years. " Henry Moseley, of Dorchester in 1630, had a house- lot
granted him in that town, Sept. 10, 1637," according to the History of Dorchester, " and
was afterward in Boston and Braintree." Feb. 24, 1639-40, he was granted by the town
of Boston twelve acres, at three shillings per acre. Henry Maudsley (1643) bought,
about 1653, the lot on the comer of Hanover and Union streets, which Dr. Shurtleff
identifies as the home of Franklin's father.
Samuel Moseley, the renowned Indian fighter, who joined the Artillery Company in
1672, was a son of Henry (1643).
Atherton Hough (1643). Authorities: Sav- men, — Capt. Gibbons (1637) ^^^ William Tyng
age's Gen. Diet.; Records of Boston, 1634-1660; (1638).
Records of Mass. Bay; Savage's Edition of Win- Thomas Jones (1643). Authorities: New
throp*s Hist, of New Eng. Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851, 1852, 1861 (will) ;
This name is plainly Hough on the oldest roll. Savage*s Gen. Diet.; Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq.
It is the same on the transcript of 1745; but some and Hist Soc.; Records of Mass. Bay.
one added **es" to the name, and Mr. Whitman Henry Maudsley (1643). Authorities:
(1 810) translated Houghcs to be Hewes. Mr. Shurtleff's Topog. Des. of Boston, p. 628; Savage's
HougD's (1643) sureties were two very prominent Gen. Diet.; Boston Records.
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Francis Norton (1643) was of Portsmouth, N. H., in 1631. "After the death of
Capt. Mason, his widow and executrix sent over Francis Norton [1643] ^ her general
attorney, to whom she committed the whole management of the estate. But the expenses
so far exceeded the income, and the servants grew so impatient for their arrears, that she
was obliged to relinquish the care of the plantation, and tell the servants that they must
shift for themselves : upon which they shared the goods and cattle. Mr. Norton [1643]
drove above an hundred oxen to Boston, and there sold them for twenty-five pounds
sterling per head, which, it is said, was the current price of the best cattle in New Eng-
land at the time. He did not return to New Hampshire, but took up his residence in
Charlestown "in 1637, when the town jk^oted, " Mr. Francis Norton is admitted a
Townsman, if he please." He was admitted to be a freeman May 18, 1642. In 1646,
he was lieutenant of the Charlestown train-band, and in 1655 was promoted to be its
captain. In 1652, he was appointed to act as major of the Middlesex Regiment during
the absence of Major Robert Sedgwick (1637). The same year the General Court
appointed a committee of ten persons to attend to the repairing of the Castle, nine of
whom were members of the Artillery Company. Francis Norton (1643) was one of the
committee. In 1646, he visited England. He was deputy from Charlestown to the
General Court in 1647, 1650, and from 1652 to 1661 inclusive, except 1656 and 1657.
He was elected first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1644 and 1645, ensign in 1647,
lieutenant in 1650, and captain in 1652 and 1655. " He was," says Johnson, "a man of
bold and cheerful spirit, well disciplined, and an able man " ; also, " one of a cheerful
spirit, and full of love to the truth." He died July 27, 1667.
Peter Oliver (1643), of Boston, son of Elder Thomas, was a brother of Capt. James
Oliver (1637), of John (1638), and of Samuel (1648). He was grandfather of Capt.
Nathaniel Oliver (17 17). Peter Oliver (1643) was born in England about 161 8, and
came over with his father in 1632. He married Sarah, daughter of John Newgate. He
was an eminent trader; was admitted to be a freeman May 13, 1640, and was selectman
of Boston from 1653 to 1656 inclusive, and from 1661 to 1670 inclusive.
One of the first contributions which Boston and Massachusetts ever made for suffer-
ing communities was made in 1667, when an appeal was sent to Major-Gen. John Leverett
(1639) ^y ^ starving settlement near the mouth of Cape Fear River, North Carolina.
Peter Oliver (1643) and Mr. John Bateman, of Boston, were appointed by the General
Court to receive and forward all contributions.
He was one of the founders of the Third, or Old South, Church, in May, 1669. In
the Records of Selectmen of Boston, March 28, 1653, he is called "Cornet Peeter
Oliver." He held the position of comet in the Suffolk County troop of horse in 1652,
and after his decease he was succeeded by Thomas Brattle (1675). He was lieutenant
in the Narraganset expedition in 1654, under Major Willard. He was second sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 165 1, ensign in 1658, and captain in 1669. He died
April II, 1670, while occupying the latter office.^
Francis Norton (1643). Authorities: Savage's Gen. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay; Hill's
Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown; Savage's Gen. Hist, of Old South Church.
Diet; Records of Mass. Bay. * " 70. 2m iid. Mr Peter Oliver died and was
Peter Oliver (1643). Authorities: New \&meniGd by 9Xi men " — /^oxdur^ CAurcA /Records.
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1865; Oliver Genealogy;
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John Plympton (1643), of Dedham in 1642; but probably came over some years
before, as Dr. George Alcock, of Roxbury, in his will of Dec. 22, 1640, mentions his
apprentice, John Plympton (1643). He was admitted to be a freeman May 10, 1643,
and married, at Dedham, March 13, 1644, Jane Daman, or Damon, of Dedham. He
moved from Dedham to Med field in 1652. His house-lot was on Main Street, where
William Kingsbury now lives. ' His field was on the south side of the street, opposite his
house. In the spring of 1673, he emigrated to Deerfield, and, when King Philip's War
began, he was the chief military officer in Deerfield. Mr. Plympton (1643) was captured
by the Indians, Sept. 19, 1677, carried toward Canada, and subsequently killed. One
report says he was burned at the stake by the savages near Chambly.
Hugh Pritchard (1643) was of Gloucester in 1642, and moved to Roxbiiry soon
after. He was admitted to be a freeman May 18, 1642, and joined the church in Rox-
bury, "being recommended from the church at Cape Ann." He was deputy from
Roxbury in 1643, 1644, and 1649. According to Mr. Johnson (1637), Capt. Pritchard
(1643) was captain of the Roxbury train-band in 1644. May 6, 1646, Mr. Hugh Pritch-
ard (1643) was freed by the General Court from common training at Roxbury for twelve
months. Winthrop says. May 26, 1647, " Capt. Weld [1637], of Roxbury, being dead, the
young men of the town agreed together to choose one George Denison, a young soldier lately
out of the wars in England, but the ancient and chief men of the town . . . chose one
Mr. Prichard [1643], • • • whereupon much discontent and murmuring arose in the town."
"The cause coming to the Court, and all parties being heard, Mr. Prichard [1643] was
allowed, and the young men were pacified, and the lieutenant." Mr. Pritchard (1643)
was sent in 1643, with Humf^ey Atherton (1638), on an embassy to the Narraganset
and Niantick Indians. In 1657, Capt. Hugh Pritchard (1643) sold his estate of fifty
acres, " lying west of Stony River and east of the highway to Muddy River," to John
Pierpont. Capt. Pritchard (1643) was one of the founders of the free school in Roxbury,
and went home about 1650 to Wales, his native country. In the deed written in
1657, his attorneys describe him as of Broughton, in the county of Denbigh.
William Robinson (1643), of Dorchester in 1636, was admitted to be a freeman
May 18, 1642, having joined the church in 1638. He was granted land there in 1656,
and was a "rater" in 1658 and 1661. He bought the tide-mill, now known as Tiles-
ton's Mill, on Smelt Brook Creek. He went to England in 1644, and returned the
same year. Mr. Robinson (1643) was killed July 6, 1668, by being drawn under the
cog-wheel of his mill.
John Scarborough (1643), o^ Roxbury in 1639, was admitted to be a freeman May
13, 1640. The Roxbury Records, as printed by the Boston Record Commissioners,
John Plympton (1643). Authorities : Ded- John Scarborough (1643). AuTHORrnES:
ham Records; Tilden's Hist, of Medfield. Drake's Hist, of Roxbury; Savage's Gen. Diet.
Hugh Pritchard (1643). Authorities: Rec- "Peter Gardiner, of Roxbury, testifies that
ords of Mass. Bay; Savage's Gen. Diet; Savage's Mary Torrey's first husband, John Scarborough,
Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.; Drake's was killed at Boston, shooting off one of the great
Hist of Roxbury. guns." — Nnv Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1886,
William Robinson (1643). Authorities: /. 63.
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851, 1858 (will). This accident occurred "4 mo., 9 day," instead
1880; Hist of Dorchester, by Antiq. and HistSoc; of " 9 mo., 4 day," as stated in the Mem. Hist of
Savage's Gen. Diet. Boston, Vol. I.
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Vol. VI., p. 32, define his property. His neighbors were Isaac Morrill (1638) and Isaac
Johnson (1645). The Roxbury Church Records inform us, "4 mo., 9 day, 1646,"
"John Scarborough slaine by charging a great gunn."
Benjamin Smith (1643), of Dedham, was born about 1612. He became a freeman
June 2, 1 64 1, and joined the Dedham church May 28, 1641. He married, July 10, 1641,
Mary Clarke, of Dedham. He signed the Dedham covenant, and was granted six acres
of upland in 1642. His son, Benjamin, was born in that town Oct. 18, 1646, after which
trace of the father is lost. His sureties were both Dedham men, viz. : Lieut. Lusher
(1638) and Sergt. Fisher (1640).
John Smith (1643), of Dedham, was probably related to Benjamin (1643). On
the oldest roll of the Company, there are the names of four persons who joined the
Company at the same time. They are enclosed by a bracket, and opposite are the
names of the two sureties for each of the four persons. The sureties are both Dedham
men, and three of the four recruits were citizens of Dedham. It would seem most
probable that the fourth person was, also. John Smith (1643), o^ Dedham, was a farmer ;
by wife, Margaret, he had a son born July 5, 1644, and the father died Aug. 14, 1645.
Samuel Titterton (1643). This name is plainly written on the oldest roll,
"Sam^ Titterton," but no trace of him has been found.
Robert Turner (1643). He joined the Military Company of the Massachusetts
first in 1640. See page in.
William Ware (1643), of Dorchester in 1633, became a freeman May 10 of that
year. In 1644 and 1652, he purchased additional properties in Dorchester. At about
the latter date he removed to Boston. He was by trade a shoemaker, and was admitted
to be a townsman in Boston Jan. 31, 1653. In 1657, his taxes were abated "upon
consideration of his long sickness and low estate." He died Feb. 11, 1658. Abstract
of his will, dated March 26, 1656, and proved April i, 1658, is given in the New England
Historical and Genealogical Register, VI IL, 353.
John Webb (1643), of Boston, was admitted to the church Feb. 9, 1634, when he
was called a single man. He probably went home soon after, and returned to America
June 3, 1635. He was a husbandman, said to be from Marlborough, Wilts County,
England, and had an alias, "Evered," probably to delude the tyrannical formalities.
He was admitted a freeman Dec. 7, 1636, and became one of the early settlers of
Chelmsford. He was ensign of a military company there, and represented that town
at the General Court in 1663, 1664, and 1665. In the year last named, he was expelled
and disfranchised for a season, but was soon restored, and had a grant of land. He was
at Dracut in 1667, at which time he held the office of captain. He died Oct 16, 1668.
Benjamin Smith (1643). Authority: Ded- Soc; Savage's Gen. Diet; New Eng. Hist, and
ham Records. Gen. Reg., 1887.
John Smith (1643). Authority: Dedham John Webb (1643). Authorities: Savage's
Records. Gen. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay; Whitman's
William Ware (1643). Authorities: Boston Hist A. and H. A. Company; Report of Boston
Records; Hist of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Rec. Com., Vol. VI., p. 207.
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Rev. Samuel Danforth, in his records, says, *^ if^ 8™ 68 John Web, alias Everit,
pursuing a Whale, was caught in y" rope, twisted about his middle, & being drawn into
y*^ sea, was drowned."
Robert Wright (1643) appears to have been in Boston from 1643 ^o 1655, where
by wife, Mary, he had four children; also in 1656, when he was chosen surveyor of
highways.
6 The officers elected were : Thomas Hawkins (1638), captain; Robert
/l/l" C, Bridges (1641), lieutenant, and Thomas Wells (1644), ensign. Francis
'■ *^ Norton (1643) ^^ ^^s* sergeant; Eleazer Lusher (1638), second ser-
geant; James Johnson (1638), third sergeant, and Thomas Clarke (1644), fourth ser-
geant. Anthony Stoddard (1639) was clerk, John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Arthur
Perry (1638), drummer.
Capt. Hawkins (1638) was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1642, was
re-elected in 1643, and promoted to be captain in 1644, "being the only instance," says
Mr. Whitman (1810), '* known of the like in the Company." He lived on Rock Hill,
afterwards called Savin Hill, in Dorchester, where the first fort was built, and where
" ye Great Guns " were mounted.
In 1644, the Massachusetts train-bands were organized into thirty companies, one
in each town, which were massed into four regiments, bearing the names of as many
counties, which, to exhibit to posterity that "they remembered from whence they
came," were called Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk or Northfolk. The last-
named was composed of towns which are now principally within the limits of the State
of New Hampshire.
Each company had its captain, lieutenant, and ensign, chosen by a majority vote ;
and the officers of companies in each regiment elected a sergeant-major, who was its
commander. The commander-in-chief, or sergeant-major-general, was elected by the
General Court.
The first sergeant-major-general, who was elected in 1644, was Thomas Dudley,
whose name is subscribed to the charter of the Artillery Company as deputy governor,
but who never was a member, though several of his descendants have been. Thomas
Dudley was the son of Capt. Roger Dudley, who was " slain in the wars." He served
gallantly when a young man as the captain of a company of Englishmen in the service
of France, who followed the white plume of Henry of Navarre at the siege of Amiens.
Later in life he became a strict Puritan, and when he was fifty-four years of age he came
In 1636, Charlestown paid Capts. Patrick and writers speak in high terms of the skill displayed at
Underbill (1637) twenty shillings a time for train- the general musters. There was one in May, 1639,
ing its company. that lasted a day, when more than a thousand sol-
" But there were no such expenses after Robert diers, able men, well armed and exercised, were in
Sedgwick [1637] and Francis Norton [1643], both Boston; and another, Sept. 15, 1641, which lasted
distinguished military men as well as enterprising two days, when there were over twelve hundred;
merchants, became inhabitants. and though there was 'plenty of wine and strong
"Edward Johnson [1637] speaks of *the very beer,* yet, such is the testimony, there was *no man
gallant horse troop' of this town in 1644. Francis drunk, no oath sworn, no quarrel, no hurt done.'
Norton [1643] at that time commanded the foot This was the golden age of New England musters.'*
company, Ralph Sprague [1638] was the lieutenant, — Froihingham*5 Hist, of Charlestown ^ p. 97.
and Abraham Palmer [1638J the ensign. The early
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to New England as deputy governor under Gov. Winthrop. He held this office in
1630, and frequently until 1641 ; but in 1644, when he was sixty-eight years of age, he
was chosen sergeant-major-general. It was said that "his faithfulness in office, great
zeal in the affairs of the colony, distinguished military talents and love of the truths of
Christ, led the people to choose him as their major-general, although he was far stricken
in years." The three sergeant-majors of 1644 whose names have been preserved
were members of the Artillery Company, and of the thirty-four captains, lieutenants,
and ensigns on the roster of the Massachusetts Militia in 1644, whose names have been
handed down, twenty-four were members of this Company.
The civil war in England began in August, 1642, when the swords of the contend-
ing factions were first drawn. On one side were the king and his adherents, on the
other. Parliament with its forces, which were at first led by the Earl of Essex. The Earl
was not fitted for a commander-in-chief, having " little energy and no originality." In
1643, the Independents arose, of whom Oliver Cromwell became the soul and inspiration.
He "looked for recruits," says Macaulay, "who were not mere mercenaries, — for
recruits of decent station, and grave character, fearing God and zealous for public
liberty." Such were the recruits of Massachusetts Bay, who quickly and cheerfully
volunteered under the standard of the "lord of the fens."
There is a tradition that a regiment of cavalry, — probably it was a company, — called
"Cromwell's Own," enlisted in the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, and, crossing the
ocean, fought upon the side of Parliament. We regret that if there is any information
concerning this regiment or company in the archives of the British empire, it has been
unobtainable.
The following- named members of the Military Company of the Massachusetts Bay
are known to have been of the number who espoused on the battle-field the cause
represented by Oliver Cromwell : —
Col. George Cooke (1638). Major Benjamin Keayne (1638).
Col. John I^verett (1639). Major Samuel Shepard (1640).
Col. William Rainsburrow (1639). Surgeon Francis Lyall (1640).
Col. Stephen Winthrop (1641). Capt. William Hudson (1640).
Lieut.-Col. Israel Stoughton (1637). Capt. Thomas Marshall (1640).
Major Nehemiah Bourne (1638). Ensign Thomas Huckens (1637).
It is a matter of record that many others, members of the Military Company of the
Massachusetts, went to England between 1640 and 1647, but it is not known who of
them engaged in military service.
The new members recruited in 1644-5 were: Thomas Adams, Herman Adwood,
John Arnold, Theodore Atkinson, John Baker, George Barstow, Henry Bridgham, William
Burcham, John Butler, Thomas Clarke [Jr.], George Clifford, Robert Crosman, Andrew
Duren, George Fairbanks, Henry Famham, Anthony Fisher, Ralph Fogg, Robert Hale,
Anthony Harris, David Kelly, Henry Kibby, Edward Larkin, Nathaniel Manwarring,
Moses Paine, Thomas Phillips, William Phillips, John Read, John Richards, Thomas
Roberts, Richard Russell, Peter Saltonstall, John Smith, Joshua Tedd, John Tuttle, Isaac
Walker, Robert Ware, Thomas Wells, Hugh Williams, Nathaniel Williams, Robert
Williams, Deane Winthrop, John Woodbridge.
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Thomas Adams (1644), of Braintree, son of Henry, came to America with his
parents in 1632, was admitted to be a freeman May 10, 1643, and removed to Concord
in 1646. In 1657, he settied in Chelmsford, where he was the first town clerk. He was
a selectman, and also represented that town in the General Court, 1673. He was
elected ensign of the foot company at Chelmsford in 1678, and was its lieutenant in
1682. He died July 20, 1688, aged seventy-six years.
Herman Adwood (1644), of Boston in 1642, came from Sanderstead, Surrey County,
England, in the employment of Thomas Buttolph, a leather-dresser. He was admitted
to be a townsman Dec. 26, 1642, joined the church Feb. 24, 1644, and became a free-
man in 1645. He married, Aug. 11, 1646, Ann, daughter of William Copp. He died
in 165 1. His son, John, joined the Artillery Company in 1673.
John Arnold (1644), of Boston in 1639, was a plasterer. He was admitted to be
a freeman May 10, 1643, and was unmarried when he united with the First Church,
April 22, 1643. He died prior to Oct. 29, 1 661, when the administrator of his estate
entered a claim to certain lands in Boston as the property of the deceased. His house
and garden were west of Hanover Street and north of Mill Creek. He had a grant of
land, Feb. 24, 1639.
Theodore Atkinson (1644), of Boston in 1634, felt maker, came in^the employ-
ment of John Newgate, from Bury, England. He joined the First Church Jan. 11, 1635,
and became a freeman May 18, 1642. He was one of the founders and members of the
Old South Church. His son, Theodore, — a sergeant in Capt. Davenport's (1639) com-
pany, — was killed in the great Indian fight of Dec. 19, 1675. Theodore, Sr. (1644), had
a grant of land in 1640 at Muddy River, and subsequently was a constable, 1649, and
clerk of the market, 1655. In 1645, he bought of Thomas Hawkins (1638) a house on
Court Street, south side, on the second lot from the corner of Washington Street. In
1652, he bought another, near the present line of Bromfield Street, which he sold to
Edward Rawson, colonial secretary; hence Rawson's Lane, now Bromfield Street.
Theodore Atkinson died in August, 1701, aged eighty-nine years.
John Baker (1644), of Boston, a blacksmith, was admitted to be an inhabitant of
Boston March 28, 1642, and to be a freeman May 18, 1642. He married Joan Swift, of
Dorchester. By his will, it appears that he had a second wife. Thankful Foster ; that he
was part owner of the ships " Hercules " and " Mary," the latter being commanded by
Capt. Joseph Rock (1658). Hopestill Foster (1673) was his brother-in-law, and Richard
Baker (1658) was his brother. His will was signed March 26, 1665-6, and the inventory
was ta^en July 3, 1666.
George Barstow (1644), of Boston, son of Matthew, of Shelf, York County, England,
came from Gravesend in the ship "Truelove," in 1635, aged twenty-one years. In
Thomas Adams (1644). Authorities: Sav- of Old South Church; New Eng. Hist, and Gen.
age's Gen. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay; New Eng. Reg., 1853.
Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853, p. 42. John Baker (1644). Authorities: New
Herman Adwood (1644). Authorities : Sav- Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg.. 1861. p. 124 (will) ; Sav-
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. age's Gen. Diet. : Boston Records.
John Arnold (1644). Authorities: Sav- George Barstow (1644). Authorities: Sav-
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. age's Gen. Diet.; Records of Plymouth Colony;
Theodore Atkinson (1644). AuTHORmES: Dedbam Records; Deane's Hist, of Scituate.
Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Hill's Hist.
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1636, he had a grant of land at Dedham, whither he moved soon after his arrival, and
thence to Scituate about 165 1.
From the Records of Plymouth Colony, Vol. III., p. 35, we learn that a suit was
commenced against William Barstow — brother of George (1644) — by Rev. Charles
Chauncy, of Scituate (afterwards president of Harvard College), for saying that he (Mr.
Chauncy) was the cause of the death of his brother, George Barstow (1644), late
deceased, and for saying that the said Mr. Chauncy sent his bulls abroad to the church
at Cambridge, whereby the said George Barstow (1644) was hindered from communion
with said church, which hastened his death through grief. The court ordered William
Barstow to retract. The explanation of this is, that George Barstqw (1644) was a
member of the Second Church in Scituate, with which Mr. Chauncy was at variance.
George Barstow (1644) died at Cambridge March 18, 1653-4.
Henry Bridgham (1644), of Dorchester in 1641, was admitted to be a freeman in
1643, and removed to Boston. He united with the First Church March 31, 1644. He
was a tanner.
On the creek, near the comer of the present Water and Congress streets, the
leather-dressers, in 1643, were granted a place to water their leather. Deacon Henry
Bridgham (1644) was in possession of property on the south side of Water Street in
1655, and in 1670 he built a mansion on the lot and had his tan-pits near by. Mr.
Bridgham (1644) did not live to move into the new house. The mansion became the
famous Julien House, and its history is given by Shurtleff in his Topographical Descrip-
tion of Boston, p. 659. A picture of it may be seen in Memorial History of Boston,
Vol. H., p. 524.
In 1646, the selectmen gave Capt. Bridgham (1644) permission to set his bark-
house on the town's land, and in 1660 the land was confirmed unto him by them, upon
his paying forty pounds towards the erection of an " Almes-house " in the town. He
was a constable in 1653, and later, a captain in the militia.
He died March 12, 1670-1, and his will was proved April 13, 1671. The inventory
was nearly four thousand pounds.
William Buroham (1644).
John Butler (1644), of Boston, became a freeman in 1649; by profession a phy-
sician. Savage says Mr. Butler (1644) was probably of Hartford in 1666, certainly a
freeman there in 1669. He removed to Branford, and died in 1680. Administration
on the estate of Dr. John Butler (1644) was granted in Boston, Oct. 5, 1682.
Thomas Clarke [Jr.] (1644), of Boston, shopkeeper, son of Major Thomas Clarke
(1638), was bom in England. He lived with his parents for a short time in Dorchester,
became a freeman June 2, 1641, and soon after removed to Boston. He held a promi-
nent place in the affairs of the town, and was a representative to the General Court in
1673, 1674, 1675, ^^^ 1676. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1644,
third sergeant in 1645, ^^^ sergeant in 1650, clerk in 1653 and 1654, second sergeant
Henry Bridgham (1644). Authorities: The mas Clarke [Jr.] (1644). Authority:
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Report of Boston Rec. Com., Whilman*s Hist. A. and H. A. Company.
Vol. II.; Bostonian Mag., Vol. I., p. 275 ; Shurtleff 's
Topog. Des. of Boston.
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in 1660, first sergeant in 1661, ensign in 1662, and captain in 1673. In the local militia,
he rose to the grade of captain. He died July 28, 1678.
Col. Nathaniel Byfield (1679) i^ 1675 married Deborah, a daughter of Capt.
Thomas Clarke (1644), and Eiisha Hutchinson (1670) married another daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth (Clarke) Freak.
George ClifTord (1644), o^ Boston, had a son John, bom in 1646. The preceding,
with the following from the Boston Record Commissioners* Report, Vol. H., p. 76,
comprises our knowledge of him : —
" It is agreed betweene the select men on the Towne's behalf e and Hugh Williams
[1644] and George Clifford [1644] : That Nathaniel Newgate [1646] Apprentize to
the said Hugh Williams [1644] and George Clifford [1644], aforesaid, shall doe all
Comon service in druming for the Towne on trayning dayes and watches, The sayd
George for these three yeares next ensueing, and the said Nathaniel for these foure
yeares next ensueing, in Consideration whereof the Towne will be at the charge of
learning skill in druming.
"It's further agreed with Arthur Perry [1638] that he shall give his Best diligence
in Teaching the sayd George Clifford [1644] and Nathaniel Newgate [1646] in all the
skill and use of the drum needfull to all common service in military Affayres, in con-
sideration whereof he shall have foure pounds payd to him within six mo : next ensuing."
Arthur Perry (1638), — who lived on School Street, — the first drummer of the Artillery
Company, was thus the teacher of his successors.
Robert Crosman (1644), of Dedham, was bom in England. He was one of the
first proprietors of Dedham, 1636, when he signed the covenant for the government of
the town. He was admitted a townsman Jan. 2, 1642, and grants of land in that town
were made to him in Febmary, 1642 ; October, 1643 ; May, 1644 ; October, 1644 ; Feb-
ruar>', 1645, and March, 1652. He had permission, Feb. 4, 1644, to build himself a
house " nere the meeting house." Mr. Crosman gave notice of his discovery of a " mine
of Mettall," "26 of 3 mo., 1649," and claimed it for his heirs and assigns. The mine
was westerly of the place where Neponset River divides, a part being on the south
side of the greatest stream and a part "betwixt the division of said streams." In 1652^
Mr. Crosman had liberty to accept or refuse the building of a mill according to the grant
made to him, and soon after he " lay down that grant of libertie."
He was living in Dedham in the summer of 1653. He married in that town. May
25, 1652, Sarah Kingsbury, by whom he had eleven or more children. His wife died in
1686, and he afterward married a widow, — Martha Eatton, of Bristol. He moved
to Taunton in 1653 or 1654, with wife and one daughter. He was one of the early
" twelve shilling " purchasers of the territory.' He also bought a house on Dean Street,
of Capt. Foster, of Dorchester. Mr. Crosman (1644) was considered a very skilful
mechanic, and was called "the dmm-maker." June 28, 1672, the selectmen of Dedham
made a contract with Mr. Crosman (1644) to build a mill at WoUomonuppoag, now
Robert Crosman (1644). Authorities : and of Mr. Baylies, that Robert was the son of John
Dedham Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Crosman. Robert was an original emigrant, who
1857, p. 40. settled in Dedham, and was one of the original sct-
Capt. John W^ D. Hall, secretary of the Old tiers of Taunton.
Colony Historical Society, has disproved the state- ' MS. of Mr. John W. D. Hall, Taunton, 1895.
ment of Mr. Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionary,
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Wrentham. He must have been a reliable man and a superior mechanic, otherwise the
selectmen of Dedham would not have sent to Taunton for a man who had not been a
resident of Dedham for eighteen years, to build a mill for them. He died in 1692, and
his widow in 169*4.
Andrew Ouren (1644) is supposed to have come from Lincolnshire, England. He
signed the Dedham covenant, was admitted to the Dedham church April 19, 1646, and
was admitted a freeman May 6 next following. He was admitted an inhabitant of
Dedham Jan. i, 165 1, and held the office of surveyor of land that year. He married
(i) Lydia Goodnow and, (2) Dec. 21, 1652, "An Donstall." He died Sept. 16, 1677.
Mr. Duren' (1644) resided in that part of Dedham now called Needham. He owned
large tracts of land in the south part of the town, on Charles River, which were occupied
by his descendants for several generations.
George Fairbanks (1644), ^^ Dedham, son of Jonathan of that town, who came from
Sowerby, England, prior to 1641, bringing his wife and six children. George (1644),
the second son, was in Dedham in 1641, and is said to have been the first settler in
Medfield, west of the river, near the Sherbom line, whither he moved in 1657. He
married, in 1646, Mary Adams, of Dedham. He was drowned in 1682. Administration
on his estate was granted May 31, 1683.
Henry Farnham (1644) settled in Roxbury, and was admitted a freeman in 1645,
his name then being spelled Firnum. On the church records, kept by Rev. John Eliot,
the name is spelled Farnham. Rev. Samuel Danforth wrote in the Roxbury Church
Records : " 1658 mo 12, 11 d. At midnight there happened a great burning. The fire
began in the outside of Henry Farnham's [1644] work-house next the orchard and it
burnt up his work house and his dwelling house and consumed a great part of his timber,
some of his goods and corn and all his tools, but it pleased God not to suffer it to pro-
ceed any further." He was a joiner by trade. He moved to Long Island, thence to
Killingworth, Conn., where he was in 1666, and became in that town a deacon of the
church. He died Jan. 13, 1700.
Anthony Fisher (1644), son of Anthony, brother of Daniel (1640), and cousin of
Joshua (1640), came with his parents to New England and settled in Dedham in 1637.
He became a freeman May 6, 1643, and joined the Dedham church July 20, 1645.
He married, Sept. 7, 1647, in Dedham, Joanna Faxon, of Braintree. He moved to
Dorchester from Dedham, and probably lived with his father, who/ died the next year.
He was one of the first to settle within the limits of the present town of Wrentham in
the year 1661. He died at Dorchester Feb. 13, 1670, and in the pventory of his estate,
taken April 7, 1670, he is called "late of Dedham." His widow died Oct. 16, 1694.
Ralph Fogg (1644) was of Plymouth in 1633, but removed to Salem, and was
admitted a freeman Sept. 3, 1634. He was chosen treasurer of the town of Salem in
Andrew Duren (1644). Authorities: Ded- Anthony FUher (1644). Authorities: Sav-
ham Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. age's Gen. Diet. ; Dedham Records; Dedham E list.
George Fairbanks (1644). Authorities: Reg.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg, 185 1.
Tilden's Hist, of Medfield; Savage's Gen. Diet. '"Andrew Duen/' according to the earliest
Henry Farnham ( 1644). Authorities : Sav- copy of the roll; now spelled Dewing. Mr. Savage,
age's Gen. Diet. ; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., in Gen. Diet., H., 392, mentions five children of
1880; Sixth Report of Boston Rec. Com. Andrew Duren.
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1637, and the same year it was ordered that, "for want of print howse or some means
to publish '* resolves, etc., that the inhabitants might understand the laws and avoid
any breach of them, they were advised to repair to Mr. Ralph Fogg (1644), who kept
the records of said resolves and orders, where the people might satisfy themselves in
every particular.* In 1645, Mr. Fogg (1644) was authorized to receive contributions
from Salem people for the maintenance of poor scholars at the college at Cambridge.'
In 1652, Ralph Fogg (1644) petitioned the General Court to keep "an intelligence
office or exchange." It was not granted. He soon after returned to England, was a
livery-man of London of the Skinners' Company, and died in 1674.
Robert Hale (1644), of Charlestown, came probably in the fleet with Winthrop in
1630, and was one of the earliest members of the First Church in Boston, his name
being the eighteenth on the church roll. He was one of the founders of the Charlestown
church, Nov. 2, 1632, and was one of its first deacons. He became a freeman May
14, 1634, and was by trade a carpenter. Hale Street perpetuates his name. He was
wealthy, and active in all public concerns of the town, serving as a selectman for eleven
years. He was ensign of the Charlestown train-band, and died July 16, 1659. Nathan
Hale, executed by the British as a spy, was one of his descendants.
Anthony Harris (1644), of Boston, may have lived in Ipswich in 1648, but he must
have returned soon after and settled at Winnisimmet Point, now Chelsea, where he died
Dec. 30, 165 1.
He was a brother-in-law of Elias Maverick (1654), and his mother married as her
second husband, William Stitson (1648).
David Kelley (1644), of Boston, had wife, Elizabeth, and two sons, David and
Samuel. He died in 1662.
Henry Kibby (1644), of Dorchester, was a tailor; admitted to be a freeman May
18, 1642, and died July 10, 1661.
Edward Larkin (1644), of Charlestown in 1638, became a freeman May 13, 1640.
His dwelling-house and garden plot " were situated on the Southwest of the Mill hill,
butting south-west upon crooked lane." ^ His wife is called " widow Joanna Larkin,"
Feb. 3, 1656.
Nathaniel Manwarring (1644).
IMoses Paine (1644), of Brain tree, born in England, was eldest son of Moses of
the same town. He was admitted to be a freeman in 1647 > was ensign of the Braintree
company from 1665 to 167 1 ; represented that town in the House of Deputies in 1666
and 1668; was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1667, ensign in 1668, and
lieutenant in 1677. He moved to Boston in 167 1, and was clerk of the market in 1672 ;
constable in 1673. In 1676, he was one among many citizens of Boston, named and
Robert Hale (1644). Authorities: New Moses Paine (1644). Authorities: Boston
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1877, p. 83; Pilgrims of Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Tilden*s Hist, of
Boston, p. 344; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Frolhingham's Medfield.
Hist, of Charlestown. » Felt's Hist, of Salem, Vol. 1., pp. 361, 430.
Anthony Harris (1644). Authority: New * Report of Boston Rec. Com., Vol. HI, pp.
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1848, p. 218. 43, 75.
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approved of by the selectmen, " for preuentinge of excessiue drinkinge and disorder in
priuate houses &c." He was elected a "Surveyor for Bostone" March 12, 1676-7, and
in 1682 was one of six citizens licensed to keep "Wine Taverns." He died Dec. 15,
1690. His daughter, Elizabeth, married Henry Adams (1652), of Medfield.
Thomas Phillips (1644).
William Phillips (1644), of Charlestown, was admitted to the church Sept 23,
1639, and to be a freeman May 13, 1640. His wife died May i, 1646, and he moved
to Boston about 1649, where he married the widow of Christopher Stanley (1640). She
died June 16, 1655. He had much property in lands and mills in Saco,* was there
made an officer in the militia, was a magistrate in 1663, and was confirmed in that
office by the royal commissioners in 1665. He was promoted to be major in 1675, the
year in which he bravely and successfully defended his place against assault by the
Indians. They, however, destroyed his house by fire, and he returned to Boston to
reside. He made his will Sept. 29, 1683, and it was proved the 13th of November
following. The Charlestown Land Records refer to property of William Phillips, but
do not locate it. A memorandum says, "That I, Harman Garret, . . . did sell a
house and ground unto Walter Allen, which house and ground was the house and ground
of Mr. Phillips, that now keeps the ship tavern in Boston." This memorandum was
sworn to Sept. 30, 1652. In the Boston Town Records, he is named as appointed on a
town committee, March 11, 1650, and again the next month. He was called lieutenant
in 1657, when he appeared before the selectmen as attorney for Edward Bendall (1638).
He next appears on Boston Records, Dec. 3, 1680, applying for damages, which he
received, for a highway laid through his land in 1650. He was ensign of the Artillery
Company in 1655, and lieutenant in 1657.
John Read (1644), who was born in 1598, and is supposed to have been the son of
William and Lucy Henage Reade, residing at the hamlet of Rangle, near Boston, Lincoln-
shire, England, came to America with the great fleet in 1 630. He lived for a time in
Dorchester, Braintree (now Quincy), and Weymouth. He was admitted a freeman May
13, 1640. He finally settled in Rehoboth, in the Plymouth Colony, where he spent a
long life of usefulness. He went there in company with the Rev. Samuel Newman,
pastor of the church in Weymouth, and others. His name appears as third on the orig-
inal list of proprietors of the town. He resided in that part of the town called the
" Ring," or the " Ring of the Town," — a semicircle, open to the west, which was after-
Williain Phillips (1644). Authorities: Bos- patent, and gave the inhabitants the lower part,
ton Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Major Phillips [1644] strengthened his title by an
John Read (1644). Authority: MS. of Mr. Indian deed, May 31, 1664. About this time, he
George B. Reed, Boston, 1894. was appointed as major over the forces of the
' " Richard Vines and John Oldham received Province. In 1661, he bought of the Indians an-
from the Plymouth Company in England, 1630, a other tract, eight miles square, which now comprises
patent for land on the west side of Saco River, four nearly the towns of Sanford, Alfred, and Waterboro*.
miles by the sea, and eight miles up country by the One half of this tract, called the " nineteen thousand
river. This is now called Biddeford. Vines sold acres," he divided, in 1676, among nineteen persons,
the patent, in 1645, to Dr. Robert Child [1639], among whom were, besides seven of his children,
who, being an Episcopalian, did not find a residence three sons-in-law, and four children of his wife's by
on it comfortable, and, in 1648, he sold it to John a former marriage, John Jolliffe, John Woodman,
Box & Co., of London. They resold it to William Elisha Hutchinson [1670], Theodore Atkinson
Phillips [1644], of Boston, vintner, March ii, [1644], and William Hudson [1640], all of Boston
1658-9. To end a controversy with the settlers, — to each, one thousand acres." — MS. of Mr,
Mr. PhiUips [1644] retained the upper part of the Ediuard R Burnham^ Saco^ Me,
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wards included in the town of Seekonk^ and in our day is a part of East Providence,
R. I. His grave is near the centre of the old Seekonk burying-ground, the gravestone
being marked, " I. R. AG 87. D. S 1685" (John Read, aged eighty-seven; died
September, 1658).
His second son, John, Jr., was killed March 26, 1676, by the Indians, in "Pierce's
Fight," King Philip's War, near Valley Falls, now in Rhode Island, an engagement in
which all the English, fifty in number, were killed.
John Richards (1644), of Dorchester, was a son of Thomas, who came to America
in 1630. John came, Randolph says, "as a servant," but he became a rich and success-
ful merchant. He settled, in 1649, at Arrowsic Island, Me., for the purpose of trading
with the Indians, but in 1653 removed to* Boston. In 1654, he married the widow
of Adam Winthrop (1642) and daughter of Capt. Thomas Hawkins (1638), who died
Nov. I, 1 69 1. His second wife was Atin, a daughter of Gov. John Winthrop, of
Connecticut. He had no children.
He was a lieutenant and captain in the militia, and succeeded Thomas Clarke
(1638) as sergeant-major of the Suffolk Regiment in 1683, which office he retained
through Andros*s administration until 1689. He was treasurer of Harvard College
from 1672 to 1685, and judge of the Superior Court in 1692. He was elected second
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1658, — first, in 1663; was ensign in 1665, and
lieutenant in 1667 and 1670.
He was admitted to the Second Church in Boston in 1664; held many important
positions in town matters, being selectman of Boston six years, 1668 to 1673 > was repre-
sentative in the General Court for Newbury in 167 1, 1672, and 1673 ; for Hadley in 1675,
and for Boston in 1679 and 1680, being elected speaker the last-named year. From
1680 to 1686, he was elected an assistant, and was appointed one of the first new council
under the charter of William and Mary, in 1692. He continued in that office until his
death, which occurred at Boston, April 2, 1694. He was a commissioner with Mr.
Dudley (1677) to the King, in 1681, and in 1692 was appointed one of the judges of the
Superior Court for the trial at Salem of persons suspected of witchcraft.
He gave, by will, one hundred pounds to Harvard College, one hundred pounds to
the town of Boston, and one hundred pounds to the Second Church, beside numerous
other legacies. He left a large estate. Mr. John Foster (1679) was one of the
executors.
John Richards (1644). Authorities: Sav-
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records.
"Thorsday, Sept. i. 1692. Major John Rich-
ards marries Mistress Anne Winthrop before W»n
Stoughton Esq the Lit at Governour, at the House
of Madam Usher." — Seivall Paper s^ Vol, /., /. 364.
** April 2, 1694, Monday. Artillery Training.
... In the afternoon, all the town is filled with the
discourse of Major Richards death, which was vtry
extraordinarily suddain : was abroad on the sabbath,
din*d very well on Monday, and after falling into an
angry passion with his Servant Richard Frame, pre-
sently after, fell probably into a Fit of Apoplexy and
died. On Tuesday night was opened and no cause
found of his death; noble Parts being fair and
sound.
" Friday April 6. Major Richards is buried in
his Tomb in the North Burying Place : Companyes
in arms attending the Funeral. Bearers Stoughton,
Danforth, Russell, Brown, Sewall, Addinglon ; Major
General and Mr. Foster led the widow. Mr. Torrey
was not there because it was Friday. Coffin was
covered with Cloth. In the Tomb were fain to nail
a Board across the coffins and then a board standing
right up from that, bearing against the top of the
Tomb, to prevent their floating up & down; saw-
ing and fitting this board made some inconvenient
Tarriance." — Sewall Papers^ Vol. /., //. 389, 390.
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Thomas Roberts (1644), son of John, came with his parents from Wales in 1636.
He settled with them in Roxbury, and became a member of the Roxbury church. He
moved to Boston, and was admitted to be a freeman in 1645. He was chosen "clerk
of the market," "ist mo. 12th," 1654, and died probably in July, 1654. His widow,
Eunice, married Moses Maverick, of Boston, Oct. 22, 1656.
Richard Russell (1644), of Charlestown, son of Paul, came in 1640 from Here-
ford, England, where he was born in 161 1. He became an inhabitant of Charlestown in
1640, a member of the church, May 22, 1641, and a freeman on the 2d of June follow-
ing. " He began early to be much esteemed," and was selectman in 1642, representa-
tive in 1646, and for twelve years afterward; speaker in 1648, 1650, 1654, 1655, and
1658 ; treasurer of the colony for twenty years, and assistant in 1659, and was repeatedly
re-elected until his decease. His gravestone, in the old burial-ground in Charlestown,
says, " Who served his country as Treasurer more than treble apprenticeship." He was,
therefore, in public life more than thirty years. He died May 14, 1676. Among other
bequests, he gave one hundred pounds to Harvard College, one hundred pounds to the
church, fifty pounds for a minister's home, two hundred pounds for the poor, etc. He
married (i) Maud , who died in 1652, and (2) in 1655, widow Mary Chester, of
Weathersfield, Conn.
Peter Saltonstall (1644). Mr. Whitman (i 810), in his History of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company, says, "Peter Saltonstall [1644] [was the] youngest son
of Sir Richard, of Watertown. It is from this son that the Saltonstalls of Haverhill
are descended. Col. Richard [1733] [was] a grandson of Peter."
Mr. Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionary, and Mr. Bond, in his History of Water-
town, find no trace of any Peter Saltonstall in America. The late Leverett Saltonstall,
of Boston, wrote that " the name of Peter Saltonstall has been discovered in no records
except those of the Artillery Company. It is not improbable that he was a son of Sir
Peter Saltonstall of Berkway, Co. Herts, K't, first cousin of Sir Richard. Sir Peter had a
son Peter, who died unmarried." Later he wrote again, "Upon making further investi-
gation, I find the evidence conflicting as to whether Peter was a son of Richard or not.
Winthrop speaks of Sir Richard staying at his house on the evening of his return with
two of his sons. Now, as Richard, Robert, and Samuel, I know, remained, Winthrop's
statement can only be accounted for by the fact that Peter and Henry were those who
returned with him."
The names of several members of the Artillery Company are not found in any town
records, but the presence of some of them in Boston has been proved beyond doubt.
On the oldest roll of the Artillery Company (1680) the name is written plainly,
"Mr. Peter Saltonstall," and his sureties were Capt. Hawkins (1638) and Mr. Clarke
(1638).
John Smith (1644). Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionary, mentions as belonging
to this period more than sixty John Smiths. He says, " John Smith, Boston, a tailor,
Thomas Roberts (1644). Authorities: Richard Russell (1644). Authorities : Sav-
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1858, p. 220; Rox- age's Gen. Diet.; Hurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co.,
bury Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Inventory of his Vol. I., p. 27; Frothingham*s Hist, of Charlestown;
estate is given in New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Charlestown Records.
1854, p. 277. The five persons who signed the inven-
tory were all members of the Artillery Company.
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admitted to the church Feb. 6, 1639, was admitted a freeman May 22, 1639. He died
in 1674; his will, dated Sept. 23, 1673, was proved on the 13th of June following." The
Report of Boston Record Commissioners, Vol. IL, locates John Smith's house and
garden west of Hanover Street and north of Portland Street, adjoining the lot where
the Green Dragon Tavern stood.
Joshua Tedd (1644), of Charlestown. This name is spelled on the oldest roll of
the Artillery Company, "Ted." Savage spells it "Tead, Teed, and Ted " ; Frothingham,
"Tedd"; Wyman, "Tidd," and Charlestown Records, "Tedd."
He was admitted an inhabitant of Charlestown in 1637, was admitted to the church
tliere March 10, 1639, and became a freeman May 22 next following. He was a shop-
keeper. His possessions of real estate in Charlestown consisted of six separate pieces.
His homestead was "west of Mill hill." He was a selectman in 1660 and 1668, is
called ensign on the church records in 1669, and was lieutenant of the Charlestown
company in 1678. He died Sept. 15, 1678, aged seventy-one years.
John Tuttle (1644), of Ipswich in 1635,^ came over that year in the "Planter,"
from St. Albans, England. He was admitted to be a freeman March 13, 1639, and
represented Ipswich, in 1644, in the General Assembly. After a few years, he returned
home and became advantageously established in Ireland, whither his wife followed him
in 1654. He died Dec. 30, 1656, aged sixty years, at Carrickfergus, Ireland.
Isaac Walker (1644), a merchant of Boston in 1644-5, probably came hither from
Salem, Mass., as he was recommended to the First Church in Boston by the church in
Salem. He joined the former May 2, 1646, and a few days after was admitted to be a
freeman. In 1674, he transferred his membership to the Third Church. He was an
active proprietor of Lancaster, though he did not move there. In 1662, he and his wife
deeded to " their daughter, Susannah, . . . that little shop which now she keeps." This
daughter married a Thomas Stanbury, who built the building pulled down in i860,
called the " Old Feather Store." . His son, Lieut. Isaac, joined the Artillery Company
in 1676. Isaac, Sr., died Oct. 19, 1688. Judge Sewall, in his Diary, writes of Mr.
Walker's (1644) burial, on Monday, Oct. 22, 1688. Mr. Walker's (1644) third or
fourth wife was Hannah, daughter of Deacon Theophilus Frary (1666).
Robert Ware (1644), a husbandman, of Dedham, of that part now Wrentham, in
1643, was admitted to be a freeman in 1647, and was received into the church at
Dedham, "2^ 8% 1646." He was highway surveyor in 1656 and 1658. He married,
(i) " ii'** of the I'* mo. 1645," Margaret Hunting, of Dedham, and (2) "3, 3, 1676,"
Hannah Jones. In his will, dated Feb 25, 1698-9, his great age is spoken of. He died
in 1699, his will being proved May 11 of that year. In his will he mentions his wife,
Hannah. She died April 20, 1721, aged eighty-four years.
His son, Robert, served in December, 1675, under Capt. Moseley (1672), in King
Philip's War.
Joshua Tedd (1644). Authorities: Froth- Robert Ware (1644). Authoiotiks: New
ingham's Hist, of Charlestown; Wyman*s Charles- Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1852; Dedham Records,
town Genealogies and Estates; Savage's Gen. Diet; ' Kurd's Hist, of Essex Co., Vol. I., p. 570.
Report of Boston Rec. Com., Vol. IH.
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Thomas Wells (1644), of Ipswich, perhaps a physician, came in the ''Susan and
Ellen" from IxDndon, with young Richard Saltonstall. The town of Wells, Me.,
received its name from this family. Mr. Wells (1644) was made a freeman May 17,
1637. He left a good estate, including lands in Wells, (now) Me. He was a deacon
of the Ipswich church, made his will July 3, 1666, and died on the 26th of October of
that year, aged sixty -six years. He was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1644.
Hugh Williams (1644), a hatter, of Boston, was called "a single man" when he
joined the First Church, Jan. i, 1642. He became a freeman May 18 of the same year.
Mr. Savage, in his Genealogical Dictionary, says, " Probably never married, at least his
will of Oct. 21, 1674, mentions no wife or children." He was clerk of the market, 1655.
Mr. Williams (1644) was the employer of Nathaniel Newgate (1646) when the latter
was engaged to drum for the Military Company and the town. Arthur Perry (1638) was
Mr. Newgate's (1646) instructor. Mr. Williams (1644) probably moved to Block Island,
as his executors, Nov. 12, 1674, call him "late of Block Island."
Nathaniel Williams (1644), called "a laborer," was a glover, of Boston. He was
admitted to the First Church May 26, 1639, and became a freeman May 13 following.
He was held in good esteem, had a fair estate, and died April 23, 1661.^ He was second
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1654, and held the position of lieutenant in the
militia. His son, Capt. Nathaniel Williams, joined the Artillery Company in 1667, and
held the office of commissary during King Philip's War. Nathaniel, Sr. (1644), was
clerk of the market in 1651, constable, 1656-7, and selectman from 1659 to his decease.
His daughter, Ruth, married Joseph Belknap (1658) . The Records of Boston's Selectmen
state, "29, 2, 1661, . . . Peter Oliver [1643] is chosen sealer of weights and measures
in ye place of Nat. Williams [1644] deceased."
Robert Williams (1644), a husbandman, of Roxbury in 1637, became a freeman
May 2, 1638. He came from Norwich, England, "and is the common ancestor of the
divines, civilians, and warriors of this name, who have honored the country of their birth."
Among his distinguished descendants are Col. Ephraim Williams, founder of Williams
College ; Rev. Elisha, president of Yale College ; William, Governor of Connecticut, and
a signer of the Declaration of Independence ; Col. Joseph, of Roxbury, and Rev. Eleazer,
he "lost Bourbon."
Thomas WelU (1644). Authorities : Sav- his guild, and was also searcher and sealer of leather
age's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., for the city.
1848, p. 175; 1850, p. II. "Two years later (April 8, 1637), he was ex-
Hugh Williami (1644). Authorities: Sav- amined, according to royal act, and received per-
age*s Gen. Diet.; Caulkins's Hist, of New London. mission to emigrate, and, on April 15, 1637, he
Nathaniel Williams (1644). Authorities: embarked with wife, Elizabeth Stalham, four chil-
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. dren, and two 'servants,* on the 'Rose,* of Yar-
Robert Williami (1644). Authorities: Sav- mouth, and reached Boston Jane 20, 1637. He
age*sGen. Diet.; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury, pp. 115, settled at Roxbury, Mass., and, after holding many
116; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1880, p. 69. town offices, died there Sept. i, 1693, aged eighty-five.
"Robert Williams, of Roxbury, eldest son of " During the fifty years from i68(D to 1730, the
Stephen and Margaret (Cooke) Williams, of St. descendants of Robert Williams are among the fore-
Nicnolas Parish, Great Yarmouth, England, baptized most in the ministry, and the Primate of the Protes-
there Dec. 11, 1608. In 1623, he left his father's tant Episcopal Church of this country, the venerable
house and went to Norwich, where, as a * forrencr,' Rt. Rev. John Williams, of Connecticut, is in the
he was apprenticed to John Garrett, 'cordynar,* for seventh generation from Robert Williams [1644]."
seven years. On the expiration of his apprentice- — MS. of E, H, JVi//iams, Jr.^ Bethlefum, Pa,
ship, he was admitted freeman of the city of Nor- • " [He] Pied 23d of 2 mo., 1661." — Diary of
wich, and, five years later, was elected warden of John Hull,
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The homestead of Robert Williams (1644), in which five generations of the family
lived and died, remained standing until 1794, upon the site now occupied by the large
brick dwelling-house on Dearborn Street, near the school-house. This mansion, built
by Dr. Thomas Williams, a descendant of Robert, was the family residence until the
death of his son, " Lawyer Tom," in 1823. This old family seat formed a part of quite
a large estate, extending easterly from what is now Albany Street, on both sides of Eustis
Street, as far as Magazine Street
Mr. Williams (1644) was for some time clerk of the town of Roxbury, and received
two acres of land near Dorchester Brook for his services. Mr. Drake says that Robert
(1644) subsequently petitioned the town to take it back, as it occasioned him "too
much worldly care."
Robert Williams (1644) married (2), Nov. 3, 1675, Margaret Fearing, widow, of
Hingham. He died Sept. i, 1693, aged eighty-five years.
Deane Winthrop (1644), of Boston, was the sixth son of Gov. John Winthrop, of
Massachusetts. He was bom at Groton Manor, England, March 16, 1623, and was
left there at school by his father, but came over in the "Abigail " in 1635, at the age of
twelve years, with his brother, John. His name was derived from Sir John Deane,
half-brother of his mother. He was early engaged with his uncle Downing in projecting
a new settlement on the Nashua River below Lancaster, and lying on the Merrimack.
It was created a new town in 1655, and was named Groton in honor of the town of his
birth, Groton, England. He was appointed the first selectman of the new town. In
1656, he was granted a thousand acres of land by the General Court. In 1653, Mr.
Winthrop (1644) petitioned the General Court to be "freed from trayning." The
request was "left to the descretion of his captayne." His residence, however, was
always at Pulling Point, in the harbor of Boston, and the place has recently been erected
into a corporate town by the name of Winthrop. He was admitted to be a freeman in
1665, and died March 16, 1704. He married Sarah, daughter of Rev. Jos^ Glover, and
sister of the wife of his brother, Adam (1642). His daughter, Mercy, married Atherton
Hough (1643).
Several of his letters may be read in the Winthrop Papers, and a picture of his
house at Pulling Point may be seen in Memorial History of Boston, Vol. I., p. 447.
John Woodbridge (1644), of Newbury, was a son of Rev. John Woodbridge, of
Stanton, England. He was bom in 16 13, had been bred at Oxford, Mather says, but
on the requirement of the oath of uniformity he left the university, and was brought by
his uncle, Rev. Thomas Parker, of Newbury, in the "Mary and John," in 1634, to
America. John (1644) was one of the first planters of Newbury, Mass. He seems to
Deane Winthrop (1644). Authorities : Sav- Point by his son and three daughters. Bearers:
age's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Russell, Cooke: Hutchinson, Sewall: Townsend,
1882, p. 26. Paige. From the House of Hasey : Scutcheons on
"March i6, 1703-4. Mr. Dean Winthrop, of the Pall. I help*d to lower the Corps into the
Pulling Point, dies upon his birthday, just about the Grave. Madam Paige went in her Coach. Maj. Gen.
Breaking of it. He was Taken at eight a'clock the and Capt Adam Winthrop had scarvs and led the
evening before, as he sat in his chair, sunk first, widow. Veiy pleasant day; Went by Winisemet."
being set up, he vomited, complain'd of his head, — Seivali Pdpers^ Vol, Il.y p. 96.
which were almost his last words. Hardly spake John Woodbridge (1644). Authorities:
anything after his being in bed. 81 years old. He
is the last of Gov. Winthrops children, — statione
ncvissimus exil, March 20, is buried at Pulling
Coffin's Hist, of Newbury; Whitman's Hist A. and
H. A. Company; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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have had little tendency to preach, for in 1637, when his father died in England, a
successor was immediately appointed to the vacancy, and he was made "surveyor of
the arms," and representative to the General Court. He was living in Newbury in
November, 1642, when his father-in-law stirred him up to seek advancement as a
minister. . I ' ^
In 1644, he taught school in Boston, and married Mercy, daughter of Gov. Thomas
Dudley. Oct. 24, 1645, he was ordained at Andover the first pastor of the church
there, but went to England in 1647. He remained there sixteen years, being engaged
in important matters of the state, preaching at Andover and teaching at Newbury,
whence, Mather says, the Bartholomew Act excluded him. On the 27th of July, 1663,
he arrived at Boston in the ship " Society," and for two years assisted in the minis-
trations of his uncle, Parker. After two or three years, a controversy occurred in the
church and he was dismissed, when practically he retired from the ministry. In 1683,
he was chosen an assistant, and he acted as a magistrate until his death, March 17, 1695.
To a person of his surname is to be attributed the origin of paper money, — Hutch-
inson says his name was Woodbridge, a New England man, and calls him ** the pro-
jector," — about 1690.
Rev. John Norton, of Boston, delivered the Artillery sermon in June, 1644. The
Records of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay in New England (1644), Vol. II., p. 71,
say, ** It is ordered the printer shall have leave to print the election sermon, with Mr.
Mather's consent, and the artillery sermon, with Mr. Norton's consent."
Rev. John Norton was born at Starford, England, May 6, 1606, educated at the
University of Cambridge, England, and came to America with Gov. Winslow, in 1635.
He was ordained at Ipswich in 1636, and settled with the church there. July 23, 1656,
he succeeded Rev. John Cotton, deceased, as pastor of the First Church in Boston.
He died April 5, 1663.
^ ^ The officers elected were: Robert Sedgwick (1637), captain;
J Q^C"(), Thomas Savage (1637), lieutenant, and Humfrey Atherton (1638),
■ *^ ensign. Francis Norton (1643) was first sergeant; Eleazer Lusher
(1638), second sergeant; Thomas Clarke (1644), third sergeant; William Davis
(1643), fourth sergeant; Robert Scott (1638), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer,
and Arthur Perry (1638), drummer.
The Company again honored two of its founders by the re-election of Robert
Sedgwick (1637) as captain and Thomas Savage (1637) as lieutenant. Sergt. Humfrey
Atherton (1638) was promoted to the rank of ensign.
The theocratic form of government established in Massachusetts was not universally
popular, and a desire was manifested to have churches established in accordance with
the Presbyterian creed, which had then been adopted by the British Parliament as the
established church of England. Those who entertained this view refused to acknowl-
edge the supremacy of the independent church estabHshed in Massachusetts, and were
therefore " excluded from civil and military employments and from the franchise."
Rev. John Norton, Authorities: Mather's New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1880, p. 89.
Ma^nalia, Vol. I., p. 286; £llot*s Biographical Diet;
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The new members recruited in 1645-6 were : John Bowles, Daniel Gookin, Robert
Hinsdale, John Hutchinson, Isaac Johnson, Daniel Kilhen, Clement Koldom, Thomas
Lothrop, William Lyon, Henry Parkes, Thomas Rashley, Joshua Scottow, Elias Stileman,
Israel Stoughton, Thomas Venner, William Wale.
John Bowles (1645), of Roxbury in 1639, became a freeman May 13, 1640. He
was a member of the church at Roxbury, of which Rev. John Eliot was pastor, and
"4 mo. 6. d. 1675" he was elected a ruling elder of the church. He was the founder
of a grammar school, a member of the General Court in 1645, and died in Roxbury
Sept. 21, 1680.1
Elder Bowles was a leading member of the Massachusetts company for colonizing
New England, and was a warm friend of the apostle Eliot, who said of him, " Prudent
and gracious men set over our churches for the assistance of their pastors, such helps
in government had he [Eliot] been blessed withal, the best of which was the well-
deserving Elder Bowles [1645]. God helps him to do great things among us." The
family of John Bowles (1645) was prominent in town affairs for nearly a century.
John Bowles (1645) married (i) Dorothy, who died Nov. 3, 1649; (2) April 2,
1650, Elizabeth, a daughter of Elder Isaac Heath, who died July 6, 1655, and (3)
Sarah, widow of Francis Chickering (1643), who died May 23, 1687.
Sergt. John Bowles (1645) was confirmed as ensign of the Roxbury company
Sept. 9, 1653. He was one of the petitioners to the General Court, Oct. 25, 1664,
when there was a constant struggle for colonial rights under the charter, requesting the
honored court to " stand fast in our present liberty's," and assuring the members that
they will pray the Lord to " assist them to stere right in these shaking times."
Daniel Gookin (1645), of Cambridge, emigrated with his father from the County
of Kent, England, to Virginia in 1621, whence, in consequence of religious persecutions,
or flying from the Indian massacre, he came to New England May 20, 1644. On the
Sunday following, he was admitted a member of the First Church, and May 29 of the
same year was admitted a freeman. In both records he is called "Captain." He
resided in Boston and Roxbury a short time, but in 1647 removed to Cambridge, where
he resided until his decease. In Mather's Magnalia, he is regarded as one of the converts
of Thompson, — a missionary from New England to Virginia in 1642.
"Gookin was one of them: by Thompson's pains,
Christ and New England, a dear Gookin gains.'*
He was dismissed by the Boston church to the church at Cambridge, Sept 3, 1648.
He married for his sefcnd wife Hannah, widow of Habijah Savage (1665) and daughter
John Bowles (1645). Authorities : Savage's " March 19, Satterday, about 5 or 6 in the morn,
Gen. Diet.; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury; Records of Maj Daniel Gookin dies, a right good Man."
Mass. Bay; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1848, Seivall Papers, Vol. /., /. 170.
pp. 192-3; 1852, p. 372; Copp's Hill Burial-Ground, He was buried Tuesday, March 22.
by Bridgman, p. 206. » **M 7 day 21. 1680 beloved Elder Bowles
Daniel Qookin (1645). AuTHORrriES: New deceased having bene Elder of the church 5 years
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, ^848, 1849, "877, & 3 months he was killed by a cart wheele running
1879; Eliot's Gen. Diet; Hurd's Hist, of Middle- over his body.
sex Co.; Paige's Hist, of Cambridge; Savage's Edi- "M 7 day 24. Deare Bro. Bowles was buried,
tion of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.; Records of he hath bene Elder above 5 yeare." — Roxbury
Mass. Bay. Church Records, by Rev, John ElioL
"[1686-7] March 18. . . . I go to Charlestown In the inventory of his estate, Nov. 10, 1680,
Lecture, and then with Capt Hutchinson to see Suffolk Probate Records, Vol. IX., folio 2, are in-
dying Major Gookin. He speaks to us. eluded " Armes and Anmiunition."
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of Edward Tyng (1642). Capt. Gookin (1645) for about forty years was one of the
most active and useful citizens of Cambridge. He was licenser of the printing-press in
in 1663; selectman from 1660 to 1672; representative, 1649 and 165 1, being speaker
the latter year; an assistant from 1652 to 1686, excepting 1676, in which the prejudice
against the Praying Indians, whom he befriended, prevented his election.
He succeeded William Spencer (1637) as lieutenant of the Cambridge train-band,
and on Capt. George Cooke's (1638) departure to England was elected captain, being
afterward promoted to be sergeant-major of the Middlesex Regiment. He commanded
the first regiment of Middlesex on the division in 1680, and May 11, 1681, succeeded
Gov. Leverett (1639) as sergeant-major-general, being the last person elected to that
office under the old charter. He was described by Johnson as a " Kentish souldier,"
" a very forward man to advance martial discipline and withal the truths of Christ." In
1676, when major, he was very active in raising and furnishing troops for King Philip's
War.
" He was trusted by Oliver Cromwell as a confidential agent, and was selected by
him to assist in executing his favorite project of transplanting a colony from New
England to Jamaica. He visited England twice, partiy at least on public service. On
his last return to this country, the two regicides, Goffe and Whalley, were his fellow-
passengers, and accompanied him to Cambridge, where they arrived in July, 1660. He
was therefore denounced by Randolph as their friend and protector. In the troublesome
contest which commenced soon afterwards, upon the restoration of Charles II., Major
Gookin [1645] was among the foremost defenders of the chartered rights of the colonists.
<He was as resolute in the maintenance of religious as of civil privileges, and when the
Quakers disturbed the peace of the church, he was among the sternest of their judges."
He was an intimate friend of Rev. John Eliot, the apostle to the Indians, and for
many years acted as a general superintendent of Indian affairs, visiting their villages,
holding courts among them, and endeavoring to provide for their welfare. " His reputa-
tion," says Savage, " in the present age stands justly higher than it did during a part of
his life, when his benevolent attempts to serve and save the Indians were misinterpreted,
much obloquy was uttered against him, and he said on the bench of justice, that he was
afraid for his life in walking the streets."
He resided in Cambridge, on what is generally called the Winthrop estate, on the
southerly side of Arrow Street, near the easterly angle of Bow Street. He died March
19, 1686-7, aged seventy-five years.
Mr. Whitman (1810) seems to estimate him very justly. M«jor-Gen. Gookin
(1645) "was in disposition lively and active, which, united with generosity, prompted
him to noble actions. Although somewhat tinctured with party spirit, both in religion
and politics, yet he was a firm, dignified republican, and prized religious freedom as
invaluable. As a magistrate, he held the sword of justice with effect, to protect the rights
of his brethren ; and as a soldier, was ever ready to wield the same sword against the
enemies of his country. Piety and morality shone conspicuous in his character ; he had
firmness in a just cause to stem the torrent of popular invective, and convince his
opponents of the wisdom and integrity of his conduct."
Robert Hinsdale (1645), of Dedham, was one of the founders of the church in that
town, Nov. 8, 1638, and became a freeman March 13, 1639. He was among the first
Robert Hinsdale (1645). AuTHORrnES: Tilden*s Hist, of MedHeld; Dedham Records.
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thirteen who took up house-lots at Medfield, and his homestead was upon North Street.
He built his house there in 1652. In 1659, he purchased a bell and "brought it up for
the use of the town." Soon after, the town granted him forty-six acres of land near what
is now Collins' Mill, in Millis. He built a mill there, which, it is believed, was burned
by the Indians in 1676. He was active in organizing the Medfield church, was one of
the first board of selectmen in that town, and held the office six years.
He removed from Medfield to Hadley, and thence to Deerfield. He was harvesting
in the cornfield, when he and three of his sons were killed by the Indians, at the same
time, Sept. 18, 1675, when Capt. Lothrop (1645), with the "Flower of Essex," fell at
Bloody Brook.
John Hutchinson (1645) has not been positively identified. There were then two
families of Hutchinsons in the colony. John, of the Salem family, was not born until
1643. John Hutchinson, of Alford, England, was born May 18, 1598. He married,
Oct. I, 1 6 18, Elizabeth Woodthrope. He probably married a second wife. His last
child, born in England, was born Feb. 4, 164 1-2. Rev. John Wheelwright was his
brother-in-law. William, Samuel (1652), Richard, and Edward Hutchinson, Sr., were
his brothers, and Edward (1638) his nephew, all of Boston. Whether he followed his*
relatives to America is a matter of uncertainty.^
Isaac Johnson (1645), of Roxbury, was the eldest son of Capt. John Johnson
(1638), of Roxbury. Capt. John (1638) came in the fleet with Winthrop, bringing his
wife and sons, Isaac and Humfrey. Isaac was admitted to be a freeman March 4, 1635,
and became a member of the Roxbury church. He married, Jan. 30, 1637, Elizabeth
Porter, of Roxbury, who died Aug. 13, 1683. He was ensign of the company in Rox-
bury previous to 1653; on June 13 of that year was elected captain, and represented
that town in the General Court in 167 1. He was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in
1666, and its captain in 1667. On July 6, 1675, ^ l>ody of fifty-two Praying Indians,
Rev. John Eliot's converts, marched from Boston for Mount Hope under the intrepid
Capt Isaac Johnson (1645), of Roxbury, who afterwards certified that the most of them
acquitted themselves courageously and faithfully. He, with five other captains, was
killed while storming the Narraganset stronghold, when that fierce tribe was destroyed at
the famous Fort fight, Dec. 19, 1675.
Daniel Kilhen (1645) should probably be Daniel Kilham (1645), whom Mr. Savage
locates in Wenham, Mass.
Clemefit Koldom, or Coldam (1645), of Lynn in 1630, was a miller, bom in 1622,
and died April 8, 1675. He took oath. May 26, 166 1, that he had known William
Longley at Lynn for twenty-three years. "His recollection of matters pertaining to
[Lynn's] very early days," says Mr. Newhall, of that city, " seems to have been much
relied on in after years, his testimony having great weight in several important lawsuits.
Not much is known of his military achievements."
Isaac Johnson C1645). Authorities: Sav- Clement Koldom (1645). Authorities:
age's Gen. Diet.; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury; Rec- Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company; Savage's
ords of Mass. Bay; New Eug. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Gen. Diet
1885, p. 74. * * New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, '865.
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Thomas Lothrop (1645), ^^ ^^^^ P^"*^ o^ Salem now Beverly, became a freeman
May 14, 1634; was lieutenant of the Salem train-band in 1644, under Capt. Hathome,
and succeeded him in command in 1645. He represented Salem in the House of
Deputies in 1647, 1653, and 1664. In 1654, a colonial force proceeded to Acadia and
captured Port Royal and St. John. Capt. Thomas Lothrop (1645) was a captain under
Gen. Sedgwick (1637) in that expedition. He brought home a bell, taken from a
church in St. John, for the use of the people at Cape Ann Side (Beverly). In 1662,
he took command of the military company at Cape Ann Side. He was one of the
founders of the church there, in 1667, and represented the town in the Legislature
for four years. He was active in military matters, and served as captain for years.
He held that office in King Philip's War, and, with about seventy of his men, was slain
at Bloody Brook, Sept. 18, 1675. Increase Mather calls him "a godly courageous
commander."
He married Bethia Rea, of Salem, but left no children. His property was inherited
by his sister, Ellen, the second wife of Ezekiel Cheever, the famous school-master.
William Lyon (1645), of Roxbury, came to America in 1635, aged fourteen years,
in the "Hopewell," and became a freeman in 1666. He, with John Bowles (1645) and
others, signed the Roxbury petition, Oct. 25, 1664, to the General Court, praying it to
"stand fast in our present liberty's." Bellevue Street, in Roxbury, was formerly Lyon
Street, in honor of this early settler, on which stood the old homestead. He died
May 21, 1692.
Henry Parkes (1645).
Thomas Rashley (1645), of Boston, was admitted to the First Church March 8,
1640, and is called "a studyent." The next year he was in Gloucester for a short time
as a preacher. His child, John, " being about six weeks old," was baptized at Boston
May 18, 1645. He was settled in Exeter in 1646. Soon after, he returned to England,
and was minister at Bishop Stoke, where. May 4, 1652, he baptized Samuel Sewall
(1679), first of that name, chief-justice of Massachusetts. Rev. Thomas Rashley (1645)
was afterward settled in Wiltshire, England.
Joshua Soottow (1645), o^ Boston, " chirurgeon," came to America with his
widowed mother, and he joined the First Church May 19, 1639. He never took the
oath of a freeman, but was appointed by the General Court, in 1645, a commissioner
for regulating the exportation of powder. He was clerk of the Artillery Company in
1650 and 1651, and its ensign in 1657. Capt. Scottow (1645) was one of the founders
of the Old South Church in May, 1669. His garden, consisting of abouf one half an
acre of land, and his house were situated on Sudbury Street. He owned several other
pieces of real estate in the town. He was a selectman of Boston from 1657 to 1667
Thomas Lothrop^ (i^5)> Authorities: Joshua Soottow (1645). AuTHORmBs : New
Felt*s Annals of Salem, Vol. II., p. 504; Bodge's Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851, 1889; Savage's
King Philip's War. Gen. Diet.; Boston Records; Memoir of Joshua
William Lyon (1645). Authorities: Re- Soottow, by Hamilton A. Hill; Hill's Hist of Old
port of Boston Rec. Com., Vol. VI.; Drake's Hist. South Church,
of Roxbury.
Thomss Rashley (1645). Authority: Sav-
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inclusive. Of his daughters, Elizabeth married Lieut.-Col. Thomas Savage (1665),
Lydia married (i) Benjamin Gibbs (1666) and (2) Anthony Checkley (1662), and
Mary married Samuel Checkley (1678).
Joshua Scottow (1645) was a captain in the militia, the confidential agent of
La Tour in transactions with the colonial government, 1654-7, and after King Philip's
War had a large property at Scarborough, (now) Me. He was captain of the garrison
there, and held the office of magistrate. From Oct. 25, 1675, to May, 1676, he was
actively engaged in the Indian war, and his journal in manuscript, covering that period,
is in the library of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
In 1 681, he was cruelly charged with the murder of a Mr. Bedford, who was proved
to be accidentally drowned.* He was the author of two curious tracts concerning the
early history of New England, which were published in Boston in 1691 and 1694.2 He
was an original, thoughtful, liberal man, a friend of the murdered Mrs. Hibbens. He
died Jan. 20, 1698, aged eighty- three years — so his gravestone relates, which was
transferred from the burying-ground to the inside of the tower of the "Old South," ^
and thence to the New Old South meeting-house.
Judge Sewall (1679) records: "Jan. 21 [1697-8]. It seems Capt Scottow died
the last night. Thus in New England men drop away. Jan 22 [1697-8] Joshua
Scottow is buried in the old burying place. Extream cold. No minister at funeral;
no wife nor daughter."
Elias Stileman (1645), of Salem, son of Elias, perhaps came in the fleet with
Higginson in 1629. Elias (1645) was then twelve years of age. He was admitted to
the Salem church Aug. 18, 1639, and became a freeman May 18, 1642. He removed
about 1659 to Portsmouth, and represented that town in the House of Deputies for six
years, 1667-72. He was authorized by the General Court to hold court in Dover and
Portsmouth in 1667, and in York County in 1668; was a counsellor under President
Cutt in 1680J a captain, then a major in the militia; representative again in 1690;
secretary of New Hampshire, and died Dec. 19, 1695, aged seventy-eight years. His
residence was for some years at Great Island, now Newcastle, N. H.
Israel Stoughton (1645), of Dorchester, eldest son of Lieut.-Col. Israel Stoughton
(1637), was born in England. Mr. Savage adds, "There is no more mention of him,
and he died before May, 1665." When admitted to the Artillery Company he was
called "Mr, Israel Stoughton," and his surety was Lieut. Savage (1637).
In the Records of the First Church in Roxbury, Mass., written by Rev. John Eliot,
is found the following entry : " 1647. This spring we of Roxbury w*** some of Dor-
Elias Stileman (1645). AuTHORrriES: Sav- Three years later, he published A Narrative of
age's Gen. Diet; Records of Mass. Bay. the Planting of the Massachusetts Colony.
' Maine Hist. Coll., III. ' **A Venerable Relic in a Curious Place, — As
• "Mr. Scottow [1645] ^^ * merchant of the workmen engaged in repairing the Old South
much respectability, nearly contemporary with the Church were removing some bricks in the tower of
Governor [Bradstreetl, and, during his early life, that edifice, on Monday morning, it became neces-
took an active interest in all the affairs of the town, sary to take out a flat stone over the place in the
But he grew despondent as he grew in years; the wall through which the connecting-rod of the hands
change of dress, manners, and social customs, from of the north dial of the clock passed. This stone
those of the first generation, seemed to him the sure proved to be a finely-chiselled gravestone, bearing
presage of destruction, and he poured out his sorrow the name of Joshua Scottow, who died Jan. 20,
in a book of lamentations called Old Mens* Tears 1697-8.'* — Boston Atlas^ October ^ 1850.
for their own Declensions.*' — Quoted in Hist, Cat,
of Old South Church, 1883.
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Chester ventured to sea in a small vessell but the master wanted sufficient experience
& the vessel overmasted & was over-sett, & many weeks after came whole aUmost,
ashore to shew the error of men to goe to sea so rawly: many w cast away in her,
m'^ Stough ton's eldest sonne [1645], M"" Howards Eldest sonne w'** many others."
He is called Mrs. Stough ton's son because Lieut.-Col. Stoughton (1637), his father,
had died two years before, in England.
Thomas Venner (1645), a wine cooper, of Salem, was admitted to the church
Feb. 25, 1638, and the next month became a freeman. Mr. Felt, in the Annals of
Salem, says, under date of June, 1641, "Thomas Venner [1645] at the head of a com-
pany, is zealous for emigrating to Providence, W. I., and strengthening a church there."
He moved to Boston prior to January, 1645, at which time his daughter Hannah was
bom. She was baptized in the First Church, Feb. 2, 1644-5, ^^^ ^^r father is called
" Venner member of Ch at Salem." He was in Boston in 1649-50 also, as
recorded in the Boston Records. In 1650, " loth of first mo.," "Mr. Venner and the
neighbors there about had libertie to dig a Well and Set a Pumpe therein, nere the
Shop of William Davis [1643]." Mr. Venner's (1645) place was on the water's edge,
near State Street, on wharf property owned by Edward Tyng (1642), whose brewery
probably received its barrels from the cooper shop of Mr. Venner (1645). I^ 1648,
he was one of seven who asked the government to make a corporation of coopers.
He returned to London in October, 1651, and followed his trade of a cooper until
about 1657, when he became a preacher to a sect of enthusiasts called Fifth Monarchy
Men. After the Restoration in 1660, he attempted to renew the anarchy; '• to bring in
the kingdom of Jesus Christ and to drive out Charles Stuart." He, with a small number
of followers, variously estimated at from fifty to five hundred, raised an insurrection in
the streets of London. The Lord Mayor marched at the head of forty thousand muni-
cipal troops and volunteers to quell the disturbance ; but, failing to find Mr. Venner
(1645) and his disciples, who had retreated to Caen Wood, the army pulled down the
meeting-house. It is said that Venner's "rogues" "put the King's life-guard to the
run," and " spread consternation through the entire collection of train-bands." Finally,
the insurrection was suppressed, the fanatics were captured, the formality of a trial was
granted them, and Mr. Venner (1645) and twelve of his associates, who declared
themselves invulnerable, were executed in January, 1661.
William Wale (1645).
^ ^ The officers elected were : Edward Gibbons (1637), captain; Hum-
I Q^Q-T^ frey Atherton (1638), lieutenant; Eleazer Lusher (1638), ensign;
T • Thomas French (1638), first sergeant; Richard Sprague (1638), second
sergeant ; James Oliver (1640), third sergeant ; William Hudson (1640), fourth sergeant;
Anthony Stoddard (1639), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Arthur Perry
(1638), drummer.
Thomas Venner (1645). Authorities: Pal- Charles E. Banks, of Portland, Me.
frey's Hist, of New Eng.; Diary of John Hull, pp. " He was hung, drawn, and quartered in Lon-
200,201; See New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1893, don, 1661, as a Fifth Monarchy Man." — FeWs
illustrated article on Thomas Venner, the Boston Annals of Sa lent:, VoL f., p. 173.
Wine Cooper and Fifth Monarchy Man, by Dr.
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The popularity and efficiency of Sergt.-Major Gibbons (1637) were shown by his
election for the third time as commander, while Ensign Humfrey Atherton (1638) was
promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Major Lusher (1638), of Dedham, who wa5 elected
ensign, was. one of the few "husbandmen" who have belonged to the Company. He
was known as the "nimble-footed captain," and Mr. Johnson (1637) says, "He was
one of a nimble and active spirit, strongly affected in the ways of truth — one of the
right stamp, and pure metal, a gracious, humble and heavenly minded man."
The North Battery, "att Walter Merry's Point," was commenced in 1646. Edward
Johnson (1637) speaks of it as "a very strong battery, built of whole timber and filled
with earth." It is now Battery Wharf.
In 1646, a number of those inclined to the Presbyterian faith, among them Thomas
Fowle (1639), David Yale (1640), Dr. Robert Child (1639), Samuel Maverick (1658),
and John Smith (1644), presented a petition to the General Court, in which they com-
pliment the government for its " eminent gifts, continual care, and constant vigilance."
There could be no question as to their " care and vigilance." The petitioners asked
permission to publicly worship (jod according to the dictates of their own consciences.
This unexpected movement produced the greatest excitement, and the petitioners
were at once cited to appear in person before the General Court. They were charged
with " contemptuous and seditious expressions, and were required to find sureties for
their good behaviour." The case came before an adjourned session of the General Court
for final settlement, when the petitioners, having been convicted of violating " the rule
of the apostle," which is, " to study to be quiet and to meddle with your own business " ;
and having been reminded of " that sin of Korah, and of the near resemblance between
theirs and that," were fined respectively in sums varying from thirty to fifty pounds.
These petitioners then determined to appeal to Parliament, and Dr. Child (1639), one
of their number, who had been engaged for some time in studying the mineral wealth of
Massachusetts, was appointed to go at once to England and prosecute their appeal there.
This, however, coming to the knowledge of the authorities, they arrested the doctor, took
from him his papers, and kept him in confinement for two or three days until the ships
were gone. Mr. Winthrop complains, with much sadness, that, on this occasion. Dr.
Child (1639), "a man of quality, a gentleman and a scholar," as he terms him, mani-
fested a somewhat undue amount of passion, and " gave big words."
Two other persons, in the meantime, — Mr. Vassall and Mr. Fowle (1639), —
managed to slip away, with the obnoxious papers in their possession, and embarked for
England. Just before they sailed, Mr. Cotton delivered a Thursday lecture, in which he
took occasion to inveigh against the enormous wickedness that must possess the man
who would dare to go abroad on such an errand, and warned such of his hearers as
might be about to cross the sea, against the perils they might expect to encounter if
these seditious documents should happen to be on board the ship ; adding that they
would prove to be a Jonas to the voyage. " A storm did arise," says Mr. Blake in his
History of Boston, " and a certain woman on board, who had heard Mr. Cotton's sermon,
ran about the ship in much consternation," anxious to find out if there was a Jonas on
board. "She gave Mr. Vassal a call at midnight. He asked her why she came to him.
Because, she said, it was thought he had some writings against the people of God. He
told her that he had only a petition to Parliament, merely praying that they might enjoy
the liberty of English subjects.". She next paid Mr. Fowle (1639) ^ visit. He told her
he had a copy of the petition which himself and others had presented to the court at
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Boston ; and said that, if she and others judged that to be the cause of the storm, they
might have it, and do what they would with it. She took the paper to her companions,
who, after consultation, decided that it should be cast overboard. It was not observed,
however, that the giving of the document to the sea was followed by any favorable change
in the weather, although, after a perilous passage, she reached the shores of England in
safety, where Messrs. Vassall and Fowle (1639) published the genuine papers with which
they were charged, under the title, " New EJngland's Jonas Cast Up in London."
The new members recruited in 1646-7 were : George Barber, William Blake,
Edmund Bowker, John Capen, Roger Clap, William Clark, Hugh Gunnison, Richard
Harding, Richard Harrison, Edmund Jackson, Nathaniel Newgate, William Parsons,
Brian Pendleton, Edward Preston, John Ruggles, John Shaw, Richard Whittington.
George Barber (1646), of Dedham, was bom in England about 1615. He came
to America in the "Transport " in 1635. He became a townsman in Dedham in 1640,
took the freeman's oath in 1647, and soon after settled in what is now Medfield. In
November, 1641, he contracted with the selectmen of Medfield to build a mill, " for the
supply of the town," which, he did on Mill Brook, near where Elm Street crosses it.
The next year he sold the mill to Henry Adams (1652). Oct. 26, 1652, the General
Court ordered that the town of " Medfield, being not capable of choosing commissioned
officers, the Court doth grant that George Barber [1646] whom they have chosen as
eldest sergeant, shall carry on the military exercise there." He was promoted to be
captain of the foot company prior to 1678. In 1663, he "beat the drum," and received
from the town therefor four bushels and three pecks of corn.
He served ten years on the board of selectmen of Medfield, and was a representative
from that town to the General Court nine years, viz., 1668, 1669, 1673, 1676, 1677, and
1679 ^o 1682. He married, (i) Nov. 24, 1642, Elizabeth Clark, who died in 1683;
and (2) Joan (Faxon), widow of Anthony Fisher (1644), of Dedham. Capt. Barber
(1646) died in 1683.
William Blake (1646), of Dorchester, came. over in the "Mary and John" from
Little Baddow, Essex County, England, arriving at Nantasket May 30, 1630. He was
born in England in 1594 ; joined the church at Dorchester in 1636 ; was granted land in
1637 ; admitted to be a freeman March 14, 1638-9, and was a selectman in 1645, 1647, and
1 65 1. In 1636, he went with Pynchon to Springfield, but remained less than a year.
He lived in that part of Dorchester which, in 1662, was incorporated as Milton. He was
the " Recorder for y« Towne, Clerk of y* Writs for y*^ Co. of Suffolk, 1656," in which
office he continued until his death. He was a very useful and prominent citizen. He
died Oct. 25, 1663. By his will, dated Sept. 3, 1 661, he gave " Vnto y* Towne of Dor-
chester, ;^20. to be bestowed for y'' repairing of y® Burying Place, so y' swine and other
vermine may not Anoy y** graues of y'' saints."
Edmund Bowker (1646), of Dorchester, is recorded in the History of Dorchester.
He married Mary Potter, of that town, and removed to Sudbury, where he died in
March, 1666.
George Barber (1646). Authorities : New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg , 1858, p. 153 (will) ; 1867,
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1848; Records of Mass. p. 292; Hist, of porchester, by Antiq. and Hist.
Bay; Tilden's Hist, of Medfield; Savage's Gen. Diet. Soc.; Hurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co., Vol. HI., p.
William Blake (1646). Authorities: New 398; Teele's Hist, of Milton.
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John Capen (1646), of Dorchester, only son of Bernard Capen, of Dorchester, was
bom in England in 161 2. He was admitted a freeman May 14, 1634 ; was a deacon of
the church in 1658; elected selectman of Dorchester for sixteen years; a representa-
tive in 167 1, and from 1673 to 1678; town recorder for thirteen years, writing more in
the town records than any other man, and was fourth sergeant in the Artillery Company
in 1650. He was called lieutenant in 1674, and March 30, 1683, was elected captain of
the foot company in Dorchester. He was by trade a shoemaker, and his house is sup-
posed to have stood at the comer of Pleasant and Pond streets.
Capt. Capen (1646) married, (i) Oct. 20, 1637, Radigan Clap, who died Dec. 10,
1645 ; and, (2) Sept. 20, 1647, Mary Bass, of Braintree. He died April 6, 1692. It
was to Mr. Capen*s (1646) house that Nicholas Upshall (1637) was "removed out of
prison, in 1661."
Roger Clap (1646), of Dorchester in 1630, came in the "Mary and John" from
Plymouth, and arrived at Nantasket May 30 of that year. He was born April 6, 1609,
in Salcombe, on the coast of Devonshire, England. Roger Clap, in his Memoirs, mentions
that the passage over was made in seventy days, and the Word of God was preached and
expounded every day during the voyage. He was one of the original settlers of Dor-
chester. His autobiography is contained in his oft-published Memoirs. He was granted
land in 1633, and filled most of the important offices of the town at various times
from 1637 to 1665.
He was admitted a freeman in 1634, and was a founder of the church in Dorchester in
1630, of which he continued a member sixty years. He was lieutenant of the Dorchester
train-band in 1644, ^^^ was afterwards its captain. He was second sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1647, and was its lieutenant in 1655. ^^ ^^ representative from
Dorchester in 1647, and from 1652 to 1665, — except 1658, — and in 1671; in all,
fifteen years. In 1659, the General Court granted him five hundred acres of land.
Aug. 10, 1665, immediately after the death of Capt. Davenport (1639), the General
Court appointed Capt. Clap (1646) to the command of Castle William, a position he
held until 1686, when he resigned it. After the new charter, the command became a
sinecure, and was usually assigned to the lieutenant-governor. The fort was burned
March 21, 1672-3, when Capt. Clap (1646) commanded, but was immediately rebuilt. '
He was. of the ultra- Puritan school, and by no means tolerant of the innovations
attempted by the Antinomians and Quakers. It is said of him that his soldiers were
treated as of his own family, and none were permitted to be enlisted but pious as well
as brave men.
So greatly was he beloved by the people of Dorchester, that in the year 1676,
<'when taken sick, they kept a day of fasting and prayer to beg his life of God, and,
when he recovered, a day of thanksgiving." He died Feb. 2, 1690-1, and his grave-
stone, in the chapel gro^und, is standing, on which his name is plainly legible. He was
John Capen (1646). Authorities: New the Castle; about nine Guos fired at his going off.
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1848, p. 80; 1866, p. It seems Capt. Clap is not actually come away, but
246; Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc; Capt Winlhrop, and Lieut Thomas Savage did this
Records of Mass. Bay. day receive their Commissions." — Sewall Paper s,
Roger Clap (1646). Authorities: King's Fc?/. /., /. 152.
Chapel Burial-G round, by Bridgman, p. 239; Hist. Capt. Clap left the Castle Sept. 29, 1686.
of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc.; Savage's **[i 690-1] Feb. 2. This morn Capt Roger
Gen. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay. Clap dies, about 86 years old." — Sewall Papers^
** [1686] Sept. 24. Friday. Capt Clapp leaves Vol /., /. 340.
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buried with much pomp ; the military officers — probably the Artillery Company — pre-
ceding the corpse, the Governor and General Court following the relatives as mourners,
and the guns firing at the Castle.
" In his natural temper he was of a cheerful and pleasant disposition, courteous and
kind in behaviour, free and familiar in his conversation, yet attended with proper
reservedness, and he had a gravity and presence that commanded respect."
William Clark (1646), of Dorchester, came over in the second emigration, 1635.
He was selectman in 1646, 1647, and 1650. He removed in 1659 to Northampton,
for which town he was representative in 1663, and for thirteen years afterward, but not
consecutively. He was commissioned by the General Court as lieutenant, Oct. 8, 1662,
and he held that position in active service in King Philip's War. In 1662, he was
authorized to solemnize marriages in Northampton, and in 1665 was elected an associate
judge of the Hampshire court.
Lieut. Clark (1646) died July 19, 1690, aged eighty-one years. His gravestone
still stands in the old burying-ground at Northampton.
Hugh Gunnison (1646), of Boston in 1634, was admitted to the First Church
March 22, 1635, when he is called "servant to our brother Richard Bellingham," and
became a freeman May 25, 1636. He was one of the persons disarmed in 1637, and
the same year had a grant of land at Mount Wollaston.
Feb. 28, 1642, Hugh Gunnison (1646) applied to the selectmen for permission to
keep an "Ordinary with a cook's shop," and in 1649 reference is made to his "signe
post." In 1650, Hugh Gunnison (1646) was called "a vintner." He was licensed by
the selectmen, and kept a tavern called King's Arms, on Dock Square, " facing to the
head of the Dock." He sold this tavern, with bams, brew-house, etc., and removed to
Kittery about 1652. May 18, 1653, he was licensed by the General Court to keep an
ordinary, and to sell wine and strong water. The same day the General Court appointed
him an associate commissioner in the court holden at Kittery.
He represented Wells in the General Court in 1654, and was returned as te-elected
in 1657, but for some reason he was considered by the court "vnmeete " for that trust,
and was discharged therefrom.
Richard Harding (1646) was of Boston in 1640. He is probably the Capt. Harding
mentioned several times in the Second Report of the Boston Record Commissioners.
Richard Harding's (1646) lot was that on which, in 1640, the new meeting-house for
the First Church was erected, now occupied by the Rogers Building, on Washington
Street.
Mr. Drake, in the History of Boston, p. 243, says Mr. Harding (1646) "was one
of the disarmed, went to Rhode Island and was a prominent man in that colony."
Richard Harrison (1646). On the record of 1680, this name is plainly written.
Richard Harrison (1646) was probably a resident of New Haven, and joined the
Company while temporarily sojourning in Boston or vicinity. He died in New Haven,
Oct 25, 1653.
William Clark (1646). Authorities: Pil- Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1880. p. 42; Records of
grims of Boston, p. 310; Records of Mass. Bay. Mass. ;6ay; Boston Records, 1634-1660; Savage's
Hugh Gunnison (1646). Authorities: New Gen. Diet.
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Edmund Jaokson (1646), of Boston in 1635, was a shoemaker, and joined the First
Church Nov. 15, 1635. He became a freeman May 25, 1636. He was chosen a sealer
of leather in 1647 ^^^ 1661, a constable in 1650, clerk of the market in 1657, and in
1673 was licensed to keep a house of public entertainment and sell beer, which was
repeatedly renewed. His will of May 2, 1675, was proved July 28 following. He
was married three times, his second wife being Mary, daughter of Samuel Cole (1637).
His house and garden were on the comer of Hanover and Sudbury streets, where,
during the provincial period, the Orange Tree Inn stood.
Nathaniel Newgate (1646), of Boston, son of John of the same, was born at South-
wark, near London Bridge, England, and came over with his parents in 1632. Nathaniel
(1646), before his marriage, returned to England. NathaniePs (1646) eldest sister,
Elizabeth, married John Oliver (1637) ; his youngest sister, Hannah, married Simon
Lynde (1658), and his sister Sarah married Peter Oliver (1643), brother of John
Oliver (1637).
William Parsons (1646), of Boston, came, probably, in the "James" from South-
ampton, in 1635. He was a joiner by trade ; was admitted to the First Church April 20,
1644; was admitted to be a townsman Dec. 2, 1644, and became a freeman in 1645.
His house and garden were on the northeast corner of the present Water and Devonshire
streets. He died Jan. 29, 1 701-2, aged eighty-eight years.
Brian Pendleton (1646) was bom in 1599, for when he was a witness in York
County Court (now in Maine), in July, 1669, he gave his age as seventy years. He
came to this country with his wife, Eleanor, and children, Mary and James. He was
admitted a freeman of the Massachusetts Colony Sept. 3, 1634. He settled in Water-
town; was a selectman of that town in 1635, ^^3^9 ^^^ i637> and was representative in
1636, 1637, and 1638. In the last-named year, he, with others, set the bounds of
the town of Sudbury, and in 1640 was desired to train the company of that town.
About 1645, ^^ returned to Watertown, and was again its representative in 1647 and
1648. March 20, 1648-9, he sold his real estate in Watertown to Robert Daniel, of
Cambridge, and the same year purchased a six-hundred-acre farm in Ipswich, where
for a time he probably resided. In 1-651, he became interested in the plantation at
Strawberry Bank (Portsmouth, N. H.), for, Oct. 23, 165 1, he was appointed an associate
to hold court at that place. He represented this new plantation in the General Court in
1654, 1658, 1660, 1661, and 1663. In 16(53, ^^ was appointed commissioner to enforce
the navigation laws on the river " Piscataqua," at the Isles of Shoals, and ports adjacent.
In 1664, he was commissioned captain of. a military company at Portsmouth, and in
1668 he was made major at Saco, "he to settle Blackpoint"; and at the same time
was directed to assist in keeping the court at York.
In 1669, when New Hampshire was a royal province, it was governed by a president
and eight councillors, appointed by King Charles II. Brian Pendleton (1646) was one
Edmund Jackson (1646). Authority : Sav- archy fray in London; but slipt away in the
tgc*s Gen. Diet. crowd." — Seivai/ Papers, Vol. If,, p. 52.
William Parsons (1646). AuTHORrrv: Sav- Brian Pendleton (1646). Authorities: New
age's Gen. Diet Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, P- 53 (letter of
"[Saturday] Jan. 31, 1 701-2. WiUiam Par- Mr. Pendleton); 1849 (will); Williamson's Hist
sons of 88 years, is buried. Was in the fifth-mon- of Maine, Vol. I., p. 686; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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of these councillors. In 1672, he was relieved of military command, at his own request,
and his regiment became the care of Major-Gen. John Leverett (1639).
His commission as associate for the county of York was renewed in 1675, and
again in 1676.
June 12, 1673, ^6 purchased of John Paine, of Boston, seven hundred acres of land
in Westerly, R. I., and gave to his son James a life-interest in the same, and, at his
death, they were to be equally divided among the children of James's second wife,
Hannah.
He was possessed of a large estate, perhaps larger than that of any other person in
Portsmouth. He was described in a list of the Royalists and Puritans in Maine (sup-
posed to have been written by Edward Randolph about 1680), in the following words :
" Major Bryan Pendleton [1646], a man of Saco River, of great estate, but very precise,
independent, [is] beloved only by those of his fraternity, being both an enemy to the
King's interest and Mr. Gorges* interest, also a great ring leader of others to the utmost
of his power." A clue to Major Pendleton's (1646) American home may possibly be
furnished by the deposition of Job Tookie, made June 27, 1683, wherein he says " that his
grandfather, minister of St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, was an acquaintance of Major Pendle-
ton [1646] of Winter Harbor, then lately deceased."
Major Pendleton (1646) returned from Saco to Portsmouth in 1676, where, on the
7th of August, 1677, he made his will, and he died in 1681.
Edward Preston (1646) was probably the son of William Preston, of Dorchester.
He came over in the ship "Christian," the first ship from London, in 1635, and was
thirteen years of age. The father removed to New Haven as early as 1639, and his son
Edward is called, " of New Haven." The latter seems to have lived in both New Haven
and Boston. He was in Connecticut (not New Haven) in 1643 and 1644-5, ^"^ in 165 1,
1654, and 1655, had children bom in Boston. His name does not appear in the Boston
Book of Possessions, nor in the town records, except in records of births.
John Buggies (1646), of Roxbury, bom in England, came over in 1635 in the
ship "Hopewell," when he was ten years of age. The church record says, "John
[1646] was brought over a servant by Phillip Eliot." The homestead of Thomas Ruggles,
John's father, was on the south side of the First Church, and included the hill where the
lower Roxbury fort stood. The property extended from Dudley Street, beyond Cedar,
on the south, stnd from the Norfolk House to Centre Street, on the west. John Ruggles
(1646) was admitted a freeman in 1654, was a sergeant in the military, and died, or was
buried. Sept 15, 1658.
John Shaw (1646), of Boston, was a butcher. "The 26:12:54 . . . Itt is this
daye ordered that there shall be a distresse leveyed upon the land the which was John
Shawes, bucher, for the Rent which is behind due to the Towne upon the Dock Caled
Bendalls Dock." ^ He died July 23, 1687.
John Ruggles (1646). Authorities : Sav- His father's will is given in New Eng. Hist, and
age's Gen. Diet. ; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury. Gen. Reg., 1849, p. 265; and his, in same, 1855,
"John Ruggles. he came to New Eng. in the p. 139.
yeare 1635 & soone after his coming joyned the ' Boston Town Records, Second Report, pp.
church, he brought his first borne, John Ruggles, 122 and 153.
with him." — Roxbury Church Records.
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Riohard Whittington, or Withington (1646), of Dorchester, son of Henry, was
born in England, came to America in 1636, and admitted to be a freeman May 13, 1640.
Richard's sister. Faith, married Richard Baker (1658). Richard Whittington (1646) was
chosen ruling elder in the Dorchester church in 1651, and deacon in 1669. He married
Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Eliot (1638). He was a selectman in 1675, 1676, and
1677. He died Dec. 22, 1701, aged about eighty-three years.
^ Q The officers elected were : Robert Keayne (1637), captain; Eleazer
J 047" 0« L^^^^^ (1638), lieutenant, and Francis Norton (1643), ensign. Joshua
'• Hewes (1637) was first sergeant; Roger Clap (1646), second sergeant;
William Hudson (1640), third sergeant; Hopestill Foster (1642), fourth sergeant;
Anthony Stoddard (1639), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Arthur Perry
(1638), drummer.
The clamor raised against Capt. Robert Keayne (1637), at the instigation of George
Story, had prompted his fellow-townsmen to elect him a deputy from Boston to the
General Court, and the military company which he founded manifested its confidence
in him by re-electing him its commander.
The new members recruited in 1647-8 were : Thomas Bumstead, Abraham Busby,
John Hansett, John Hill, Giles Payson, and Roger Williams.
Thomas Bumstead (1647), of Roxbury. The church records of that town say:
"Thomas Bumstead came to this Land in the 5' month of the yeare 1640," in which year
he became a freeman. He moved to Boston in 1643, and died there June 22, 1677.
The Boston Book of Possessions, p. 103, mentions Goodman Bumstead as
residing in a house adjoining the mansion-house belonging to John Coggan (1638),
corner of State and Washington streets.
Mr. Whitman (18 10) says, in the History of the Ancient and Honorable Artil-
lery Company, p. 155, "His gravestone in the Granary ground records, 'Thomas
Bumsted died June 22** 1677.' His estate was opposite the burial-ground, a valuable
portion of which has remained in the family ever since [1842] and was lately the resi-
dence of Major Thomas Bumstead [1764]. The elegant blocks of Hamilton Place
and Bumstead Place stand on his land, also the Masonic Temple [corner Tremont Street
and Temple Place]."
Mr. Winthrop says (1644), "A private matter or two fell out about this time, the
power and mercy of the Lord did appear in them in an extraordinary manner. A child
of one [Thomas] Bumstead [1647], a member of the church, fell from a gallery in the
meeting-house, and broke the arm and shoulder, and was also committed to the Lord in
Richard Whittington (1646). Authorities: small children Thomas & Jeremiah. He and his
New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 185 1, p. 468; Hist wife [Susanna] were dismissed to Boston." — A^^x-
of Dorchester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc. bury Church Records,
Thomas Bumstead (i647>. Authorities: The will of Thomas Bumstead, brazier, made
Savage's Edition of Winthrop*s Hist of New Eng., May 25, 1677, mentions his son, Jeremy, and daugh-
VoL n., p. 256; Boston Records; Savage's Gen. ters, Hannah, Mary, wife of Ambrose Dawes (1674),
Diet and Mercy. — See Suffolk Probate Records, Vol K/.,
"Thomas Bumstead. he came to this Land in /. 550.
■ the 5 month of the year 1640. he brought two
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the prayers of the church, with earnest desires, that the place where his people assembled
to his worship might not be defiled with blood, and it pleased the Lord also that this
child was soon perfectly recovered."
Abraham Busby (1647), of Boston, was a linen weaver, and a son of Nicholas, of
Watertown. Abraham came with his parents from old Norwich, England, to Boston,
June 20, 1637. He was admitted a freeman in 1650. The father moved to Boston in
1646, and willed to his wife, and after her to his son, Abraham (1647), his new dwelling-
house and garden, situated on Washington Street, about one third the distance from
West to School streets.
He held several minor town offices, and died March 20, 1687. Sarah Busby, who
married Thomas Cakebread (1637), was a sister of Abraham Busby (1647).
John Hansett (1647), ^^ Boston, is called, on his admission to the church, July 13,
1634, "Servant to our pastor John Wilson." He was admitted a freeman May 17, 1637,
and soon removed to Braintree. Not long after, he took up his residence in Koxbury.
It is recorded in the church records of the latter place, written by Rev. John Eliot,
under date of Feb. 23, 1684, "Old John Hansett [1647] buried."
In October, 1637, the selectmen of Boston granted him a great lot at Mount
Wollaston. In 1646, he bought a house and garden of Abraham Page, situated on
Milk Street, where the Boston Post building formerly stood. " The spot got its chief
glory sixty years later, when Benjamin FrankUn was bom here."
John Hill (1647), of Dorchester, a blacksmith, came to America in 1633, and united
with the church in Dorchester in July, 1641. He was one of the selectmen of Dorchester
in 1636, was admitted a freeman in 1642, and died in 1664, his will being proved
June 14 of that year.
Giles Payson (1647), of Roxbury, came in the "Hopewell" from London, 1635,
aged twenty-six years, and was admitted a freeman April 18, 1637. He was a member
of the church in Roxbury, and the records say he " married a maide servant, Elizabeth
Dowell." He became a deacon of that church, held many town offices, and there had
a homestead of fis^ acres. His farm was one of the first cut up into house-lots in
Roxbury. It contained Forest and Dudley streets, and Mount Pleasant Avenue. He
removed to Dorchester, and died there Jan. 28, 1689.
His daughter, Elizabeth, married (i) Hopestill Foster (1673) ^^^ (2) Edmund
Browne (1691).
Roger Williams (1647), of Dorchester, came over in the "Mary and John" in
1630; served on the jury Sept. 30, 1630, in trial of Palmer for killing Bratcher, and
was admitted a freeman May 18, 163 1. He was one of the selectmen of Dorchester in
Abraham Buiby (1647). Authority: Sav- John Hill (1647). AuTHORrriEs: New Eng.
age's Gen. Diet. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1858, p. 346 (will); Hist, of
"[1686-7] Sabbath, March 20, Abraham Dorchester, by Antiq, and Hist. Soc.
Busby dits." "Tuesday, March 22, 1686-7, Abra- Giles Payson (1647). Authorities: Drake's
ham Busby buried." — 5.fwa// Papers, Vol /., pp. Hist, of Roxbury; Savage's Gen. Diet.
170, 171. Roger Williams (1647). Authorities: Sav-
John Hansett (1647). Authorities: Sav- age's Gen. Diet. ; Hist, of Dorchester, by Antiq. and
age's Gen. Diet; Mem. Hist, of Boston, Vol. II. Hist, Soc.
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1635, and the next year removed to Windsor, Conn. At Windsor. he was in excellent
repute, had a good estate, and served on juries in 1642, 1643, and 1644. His wife died
Dec. lo, 1645, whereupon he sold his property in Windsor, and in 1647 returned to
Dorchester. In 1649, he married Lydia Bates of that town.
In 1650, in a deed he gave, he is called "of Boston." He was an ancestor of
Lieut.-Gov. Samuel T. Armstrong (1807).
y' Q The officers elected were: Robert Sedgwick (1637), captain; John
I 04O"Q« Lev^^'ctt (i639)> lieutenant, and John Manning (1641), ensign. James
' ^ Oliver (1640) was first sergeant; David Yale (1640), second sergeant;
Joshua Fisher (1640), third sergeant; Samuel Oliver (1648), fourth sergeant; Anthony
Stoddard (1639), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Arthur Perry (1638),
drummer.
A charter member of the Artillery Company, Major Sedgwick (1637), ^^^ twice
before been honored with its command, and he is spoken of as "a very brave, zealous,
and pious man." When the colony feared retaliation from the Royalists of Great
Britain, and the expedition for the subjugation of New York was talked of, Major
Sedgwick (1637) took an active part in reorganizing the militia of Massachusetts.
Peace having been concluded, the expedition against the Dutch at New York was
abandoned, and Gen. Sedgwick (1637), returning to England, was promoted to the
rank of major-general.
On the 20th of March, 1649, Gov. Winthrop died, after a brief illness, closing his
eyes " upon a scene of rare prosperity, which he, helped by many other good and able
men, had been the chief instrument in creating." Gov. Bellingham, immediately after
his death, invited several of the principal men of the town to his late residence to
decide "how to order his funeral." We have no particulars of "the great solemnity
and honour" which was observed on the third day of April, but the following extract,
from the records of the General Court for the 2d of May, shows that the Artillery
Company fired proper salutes in memory of the signer of their charter : —
" Whereas the surveyer generall, on some encouragements, lent one barrell and a
halfe of the countryes store of powder to the Artillery officers of Boston, conditionally,
if the Generall Corte did not alowe it to them as a gift to spend at the funerall of our
late honored Governor, they would repay it, the powder being spent on the occasion
above said, the Corte doth think meete that the powder so delivered should never be
required againe, and thankfully acknowledg Bostons great, worthy, due love and respects
to the late honored Governor, which they manifested in solemnizing his funerall, whom
wee accompted worthy of all honour."
Gov. Winthrop's house, wherein he died, was of wood, two stories high, on what
is now Washington Street, opposite the foot of School Street, and its spacious garden,
extending to Milk Street, is now occupied by the Old South Church. The house«was
destroyed for firewood by the British soldiers in 1775. ^is remains were buried in
the north end of what is now known as the King's Chapel Burial-Ground, in the tomb
of the Winthrop family.
There were no religious services or sermons at funerals, at that period of our
colonial history. Indeed, Dr. Shurtleff states "that the first prayer at a funeral in
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Boston was as late as 1766, . . . and the first funeral sermon as late as 1783." Rev.
John Cotton preached a sermon in respect to Gov. Winthrop on a special Fast, held
by the church during his illness, of which we have a few extracts only. Funeral
sermons, formerly as now, were delivered on some Sunday after the interment. No
religious services were necessary, however, to make the occasion of Mr. Winthrop's
death a solemn one. Hutchinson, who had access to all the contemporary records,
speaks of " the general grief throughout the colony." It is easy to picture to ourselves
the authorities and the people of the town and the neighborhood assembling at the
Govemor*s house, and following the corpse, borne by loving hands — for there were no
hearses in those days — to the tomb or grave, while the Artillery Company gave the
funereal salute in honor of the dead.
Massachusetts is fortunate in possessing an original portrait of Gov. Winthrop,
which now adorns the Senate Chamber in the State House at Boston. It represents
him as a well-formed man, with a high forehead, dark blue eyes, and long, dark hair,
his countenance beaming with intelligence and kindness. This is probably the portrait
of which the following anecdote is given in the memoranda of the Winthrop family :
"One of the Pequot Sagamores, who knew the old Governor Winthrop, coming to
Boston, after his death, and going into the room where the picture was, ran out, very
much surprised, exclaiming, ' He is alive I He is alive ! ' "
The new members recruited in 1648-9 were : Peter Brackett, Samuel Carter, John
Cole, Nicholas Davison, Caleb Foot, Samuel Oliver, Thomas Richards, Jacob Sheafe,
Thomas Squire, and William Stitson.
Peter Brackett (1648), of Braintree, brother of Capt Richard Brackett (1639)
was admitted a freeman May 10, 1643. He represented Braintree in the General Court
in 1644, 1645, 1646, 1653, 1660, and 1662, and was deputy for Scarborough in 1673
and 1674. In his last years he lived in Boston. He was one of the founders of the
Old South Church, and one of its first deacons.
"In 1662," says Savage, " he purchased of the Indians the tract on which Mendham
was erected." In 1640, Peter Brackett was granted forty-eight acres of land at Braintree,
and Dec. 25, 1676, Capt. Brackett (1639), of Braintree, was allowed to cut enough timber
upon the common land to build a third part of a vessel of twenty- five tons.
Peter Brackett (1648) married for his second wife Mary, widow of Nathaniel
Williams (1644). Judge Sewall (1679), writing to the Rev. Increase Mather, July 24,
1688, says, "Deacon Brackett [1648] was buried this day."
Samuel Carter (1648), of Charlestown, yeoman, son of Thomas and Mary Carter,
was born in 16 16. He became an inhabitant in 1637, and was admitted to the church
" I, 5, 1645." H^ married Winfred Harrod, or Harwood, who died Jan. 20, 1675. He
died Aug. 29, 1681.
He was a man of considerable property, and was prominent in the town.
Peter Brackett (1648). AuTHORrriES: Hill*s Dictionary, gives 1652 as the date of his will, and
Hist of Old Soath Charch; Braintree Records. says that in it he names a grandson, John Green.
Samuel Carter (1648). Authorities: VVy- Mr. Whitman (1810) followed these statements,
man's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates; Froth- John Green is not mentioned in Samuel Carter's
ingham's Hist, of Charlestown. will, which is dated Aug. 16, 1680, and was proved
The indefatigable Savage, in his Genealogical Oct. 4, 1681.
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John Cole (1648), of Lynn. Mr. Lewis, in his history of that town, mentions John
Cole, of Lynn in 1642, who died Oct. 8, 1703, but nothing is recorded as to wife or
family.
Nicholas Davison (1648), of Charlestown in 1639, was one of the chief men and
agent of Gov. Cradock, " the founder of Medford." Matthew Cradock, first governor
of the Company of Massachusetts Bay, was the richest member of the New England
company. He never came to America, but was most helpful to the early settlers of
Medford. He gave the largest sum to the company ; sent two of his ships over, bringing
fishermen, coopers, shipwrights ; made Medford his first settlement ; procured a large
tract of land ; began ship-building, fishing, etc., and placed here an agent to execute his
plans. Mr. Nicholas Davison (1648) was his mercantile agent, and had charge of the
estate after Mr. Cradock's decease. He went to England in 1655, and returned in
1656 in the "Speedwell," being then forty-five years old. The court records inform
us that Sept 3, 1639, Nicholas Davison (1648), Mr. Cradock's agent, "for swearing
an oath, was ordered to pay one pound, which he consented unto." He died in 1664,
leaving a large property. His will was proved July 1 1 of that year. By the will we learn
that an Indian Sagamore gave him a mortgage of Nahant. His inventory included land
in Boston, Charlestown, Pemaquid, and about two thousand one hundred acres near
Windsor, on both sides of the Connecticut. His inventory amounted to nearly one thou-
sand nine hundred pounds.
He married Joanna Hodges, by whom he had one son, also a daughter, Sarah, who
married Lieut-Col. Joseph Lynde (1681), of Charlestown.
May 7, 1662, the General Court, by request of the Middlesex troop, confirmed
Nicholas Davison (1648) as comet of said troop.
Caleb Foote (1648). On the old roll of 1680, it is plainly written, "Mr. Caleb
Foote." His sureties were Lieut Hewes (1637) and Ensign Hudson (1640).
Samuel Oliver (1648), of Boston, son of Elder Thomas, and brother of James
(1640), of John (1637), and of Peter (1643), was bom in England, and was admitted
to the First Church May' 21, 1643. He married Lydia, by whom he had three children.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1648, and third sergeant in 1651.
He was drowned March 27, 1652, and his widow married Joshua Fisher (1640), of
Dedham.
Thomas Richards (1648), of Boston, was admitted to be a freeman in 1645. In
the will of Thomas Richards (1648), dated Nov. 17, 1650, he is called "of Weymouth,"
but at the time was ill at the house of his " bro. Thomas Loring," in Hull. The will was
proved Jan. 28, 1650. Inventory, thirteen hundred pounds.
Jacob Sheafe (1648), of Boston, was born at Cranbrook, Kent County, England,
and the church register there says he was the son of Edmund, and was bom Aug. 4,
1 61 6. He came over with his mother, and went first to Guilford, where he was one
Nicholas Daviton (1648). Authorities: Jaccb Sheafe (1648). Authoritibs: Boston
Records of Mass. Bay; Savage's Gen. Diet. Records; ^vage*s Gen. Diet.
Samuel Oliver (1648). Authorities: New
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1865 ; Savage's Gen. Diet
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of the seven persons who constituted the church there, of which his uncle became
pastor. In 1643, ^^ removed to Boston. He was a merchant, and acquired a large
property.
In the records of the General Court, II., 46, we read this unusual favor: Sept.
7, 1643, "Jacob Sheafe and Margaret Webbe are permitted to join in marriage though
but twice published."
He was a constable of Boston in 1651, a selectman in 1657 and 1658, and was clerk
of the Artillery Company in 1652.
He died March 22, 1658-9, and his tombstone stands in the chapel ground.
Thomas Squire (1648), of Charlestown in 1630, probably came with Gov. Win-
throp. His name is among the first signers to the covenant of the First Church. He
was dismissed therefrom in October, 1632, to found the new church at Charlestown.
He became a freeman May 14, 1634. Thomas Squire (1648) is recorded as a member
of the church in Maiden in 1649.
William Stitson, now Stetson (1648), of Charlestown in 1632, was admitted a
freeman June 11, 1633. He was deacon in the church there, having been admitted with
his wife, Elizabeth, March 22, 1633. He represented that town in the General Court in
1646, and from 1667 to 1671. He was elected selectman first in 1642, and served
twenty years in this office. He held the office of sergeant in the Charlestown company ;
he also kept the ferry, succeeding Thomas Harris. His wife, Elizabeth Harris, died
Feb. 16, 1669-70, and Aug. 22, 1670, he married Mary, widow of Francis Norton
(1643). H^ ^^^^ April II, 1691, in his ninety-first year, "having served as a deacon
31 years 5 mos," as it is inscribed upon his tombstone.
^ The execution of King Charles, and the progress of the great
J 04Q" C0« rebellion in England, so completely overshadowed minor events in the
\y ^ colony that we know but little of the Company's proceedings during
1649-50. No officers for that year are recorded in the list written by Nathaniel Barnes
(1676) in 1680, but the name of "Capt. John Games, Captain," was inserted in the
transcript of 1745, first in pencil, and afterward in ink. Mr. Whitman (1810) says that
he " has seen a printed list of captains of the Artillery Company in an old almanac,
which had Capt. Cames's name as captain for this year, and also obtained some
traditionary information which corroborates the statement. There was a Capt. John
Games [1649] an officer in the Parliament's navy, in Boston about that time," and it
seems probable that he was admitted into the Company and elected its captain.
Meanwhile, Massachusetts, and especially Boston, appears to have flourished.
Edward Johnson (1637), whose Wonder- Working Providence was probably written
about 1650, thus rejoices over the flourishing condition of the colony, and especially
over the growth of Boston : " The chiefe Edifice of this City-like town is crowded on
the Lea-bankes, and wharfed out with great industry and cost, the buildings beautifull
Thomas Squire (1648). Authorities: Sav- man's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates; Sav-
age's Gen. Diet.; Hurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co. age's Gen. Diet. Mr. Wyman gives this name as
William Stitaon (1648). Authorities : Wy- Dea. Wm. Stilson, Stitson, or Stetson.
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and large, some fairely set forth with Brick, Tile, Stone, and Slate, and orderly placed
with comly streets, whose continuall inlargement presages some sumptuous City.
" But now behold the admirable Acts of Christ : at this his peoples landing, the
hideous Thickets in this place were such that Wolfes and Beares nurst up their young
from the eyes of all beholders, in those very places where the streets are full of Girls
and Boys sporting up and downe, with a continued concourse of people. Good store
of Shipping is here yearly built and some very faire ones: both Tar and Mastes the
Country affords from its own soile; also store of Victuall both for their owne and
Forreiners ships, who resort hither for that end : this Town is the very Mart of the
Land : French, Portugalls and Dutch come hither for Traffique."
For the defence of the harbor, what is now known as Fort Independence, then a
rough fortification, had been rebuilt and strengthened, and was garrisoned by not less
than twenty men in summer and ten in winter. It was placed under the command of
Capt. Richard Davenport (1639), who arrived at Salem with Gov. Endicott, in
September, 1628, and had taken a conspicuous part in the Indian wars. His prede-
cessors in this command were Nicholas Simpkins (1650), who was the first captain of
it, 163s; Edward Gibbons (1637), who commanded in 1636; Richard Morris (1637),
and Robert Sedgwick (1637), in June, 1641.
Fifty pounds were appropriated to build him a house, and he also was allowed one
third of the island for his personal use. His pay was to be one half " in come " and
one half in " beaver and shop commodities." When he asked that he might be provided
with a chaplain, he was formally notified that he could expect no regular chaplain for
the garrison, but that " the Lord having granted him able gifts," he was expected to
perform the duties of that office, and to take care of the garrison as of his own family.
In July, 1665, "God was pleased to send a grievous storm of thunder and lightening,
which did some hurt in Boston, and struck dead here that worthy renowned Captain
Richard Davenport [1639]."
The new members recruited in 1649-50 were: John Games, Thomas Hawkins,
Stephen Paine.
John Games (1649) was bom in Orchard town, Scotland. He was post-captain
in the British navy, and was ordered to America as commander of the fleet cmising in
North American waters. He made frequent visits to Boston, and spent much of his time
there. He married in Boston about 1652. Commodore John Games (1649) died at sea
in 1652, on his return passage to England. He was a man of large fortune, owning
extensive land estates in Scotland, on which there were coal mines, from which large
quantities of coal were afterward sent to America. His intentions were to settle up his
affairs in Scotland and retum to America to live. His only son, Thomas, was born after
the father had sailed for England. Thomas was the grandfather of John, who com-
manded the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1750. Prior to his time, the
name was spelled Caimes, but he dropped the " i," and spelled his name Games. Capt.
John Games (1649) is believed to have commanded the Military Company in 1649.
John Garnet (1649). Authorities: Whit- Letters from descendants of Capt. Gumes (1649)
man's Hbt. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; in New York and Virginia.
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Thomas Hawkins (1649), of Boston, was a baker. He came to America about
1640. In that year he was granted a " great lot " at Mount Wollaston, and five acres
were afterward added to it.
The building known as the Green Dragon Tavern stood on Green Dragon Lane,
now Union Street, between Hanover and the old mill-pond. John Davies's property was
on the south of the Green Dragon property. Thomas Hawkins (1649) in 1645 bought
Mr. Davies's house and garden, and Oct. 10, 1662, he bought an adjacent lot of Mr.
Johnson. Mr. Hawkins (1649) mortgaged the property to Rev. Thomas Thacher, and
gave a second mortgage, June 15, 167 1, to Sampson Sheaf e. A part of Mr. Hawkins's
(1649) property became the Green Dragon estate.
Mr. Hawkins (1649) was a noted biscuit-maker, but subsequently an innholder.
He built a tavern, called " Star Inn," which was kept successively by Mr. Hawkins
(1649), ^^s wife Rebecca, John Howlett, and Andrew Neal. Mr. Hawkins died in the
latter part of 167 1.
Stephen Paine (1649), of Braintree, bom in England, son of Moses, of Braintree,
was a brother of Lieut. Moses Paine (1644). He married, Nov. 15, 1651, Hanna Bass.
Stephen (1649) was admitted to be a freeman in 1653.
Dec. 19, 1670, the town meeting of Braintree was held at "Steven Paine's [1649]."
He died July 29, 1691.
^ The officers elected were: Humfrey Atherton (1638), captain;
J Q t^Q" I ^ Francis Norton (1643), lieutenant; Thomas French (1638), ensign.
^ Thomas Clarke (1644) was first sergeant; William Hudson (1640),
second sergeant; Anthony Stoddard (1639), third sergeant; John Capen (1646), fourth
sergeant; Joshua Scottow (1645), clerk; Arthur Perry (1638), drummer, and John
Audlin (1638), armorer.
The Second Church in Boston was a necessity, on account of increased population
in the town. Previously, 1632 to 1650, there had been but one, viz., the First Church.
It was agreed that a meeting-house should be erected at the North End, and its founda-
tion was laid in 1649, at the head of what is since called North Square. This was the
" Church of the Mathers." The first sermon was preached in the new house, June 5,
1650. On that day, seven persons entered into church covenant, of whom James
Astwood (1638) was a member of the Military Company of the Massachusetts.
The new members recruited in 1650-1 were : Bozoun Allen, Zacheus Bosworth,
William Cotton, Jacob Greene, George Halsey, and Nicholas Simpkins.
Bozoun Allen (1650), of Hingham in 1638, came from Lynn, Norfolk County,
England, in the "Diligent," from Ipswich. He was admitted a freeman June 2, 1641,
and was representative in 1643, ^^^ ^^^ seven other years, the last being in 1652. On
his motion, by reason of his great loss in his mill-dam, occasioned by a great storm, he
Thomas Hawkins (1649). Authoritiks : Eng., Vol. II., p. 271; New Eng. Hist, and Gen.
Shurtleff's Topog. Des. of Boston; Savage's Gen. Reg. (will), 1851, p. 299.
Diet. ** 1638, Mr. Bozone Allen and his wife and
Bozoun Allen (1650). Authorities: Hist. two servants came from Lynn, in Norfolk, and
of Hingham, 1893, Vol. II., p. 8; Savage's Gen. settled in New Hingham." — Daniel Gushing 5 Rec-
Diet; Savage's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New ord^ Hin^m.
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was dismissed from the service of the General Court, unless he could conveniently come
again. He was often a deputy, a military officer, and an influential citizen of Hingham.
Mr. Allen (1650) was confirmed as lieutenant of the trained soldiers of Hingham, Oct.
27, 1648, and captain. May 22, 165 1. His son, Bozoun, was admitted a member of the
Artillery Company in 1676.
Mr. Winthrop, in his History of New England, Vol. IL, pp. 221-236, gives an
account of the "troublesome business" in which Capt. Allen (1650) was concerned.
There was a dispute in Hingham as to who should command the military company. A
part of the citizens favored Lieut. Anthony Eames, and the other, Capt. Allen (1650).
The minister became involved, and the church was more or less disturbed by the
difficulty. Complaints were made before the magistrates by both parties. All were
finally bound over to appear at the next Court of Assistants. John Winthrop was tried
before his brother magistrates for maladministration, but he managed so discreetly, and
with so much humility, that he was acquitted honorably. This famous riot, con-
tempt of authority, and interference of priestcraft, were finally subdued, and all parties —
captain, lieutenant, the whole train-band, and even the minister — were fined. The
total of persons arraigned was ninety -five, and the aggregate fines were one hundred and
fifty-five pounds. Capt Allen (1650) held the captaincy, and the lieutenant paid a fine
of five pounds. The latter became reconciled to his supersedure. Mr. Allen (1650)
and Joshua Hobart (i 641), of Hingham, were both deputies at the time of the trial.
Capt Allen (1650) removfefj to Boston. ia. 1652, and died Sept. 14, 1652. His
daughter, Martha, married Ebepe^er SStvige (168^.), son of Major Thomas Savage
(1637). : ' - - : ,[■'.•
Zacheus Bosworth (i65o),^pf BbMon.'TO<i63Q, probably came in the fleet with
Winthrop. He was admitted a -freeman May 25, i'63*6, and was disarmed in November,
1637, for s)rmpathizing with Mrs. Hutchinson's views. He early became a member of
the First Church. " His house, garden, cow-house, bams, and orchard," were at the west
comer of School and Tremont streets. July 29, 1644, he was appointed pound-keeper
in Boston. He died July 28, 1655.
William Cotton (1650), of Boston in 1647, a butcher by trade, was probably of
Gloucester at an earlier date, as a William Cotton owned land there in 1642 ; but no more
is told of him. William Cotton (1650) joined the church in Boston in May, 1647, and
became a freeman the same year. He was a surveyor of highways in 1650 and 1651.
In 1652, he is called "Sergeant Cotton," in the town records. He held the office of
clerk of the market in 1655 and 1656. He was clerk of the Artillery Company from
1658 to 1660, second sergeant in 1661, and first sergeant in 1662.
Jacob Greene (1650), of Charlestown, son of John (1639), ^^^ came from London
to Charlestown, bringing Jacob with him, in the ship "James" in 1632, was bom in
1625. Jacob (1650) was admitted to be a freeman in 1650, became a church-member
Zacheus Botworth (1650). Authorities: Jacob Greene (1650). Authorities: Sav-
Savage's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., age's Gen. Diet; Frothingham*s Hist, of Charles-
Vol, v., p. 443; Boston Records. town.
William Cotton (1650). Authorities: Say-
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records.
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in 166 1-2, and was representative in 1677. He married (i) Elizabeth Long and (2)
Mary Whipple. Administration on his estate (one hundred and ninety-nine pounds)
was granted to his widow, Mary, Oct. 6, 1701.
George Halsey, or Halsall (1650), of Dorchester in 1642, was bom about 16 14.
In 1642, he was recommended by the church in Dorchester to the church in Boston.
He became a freeman in 1645, and in that year bought of Samuel Cole (1637) a house
and garden on the southeasterly part of Copp*s Hill. The next year George Halsall
(1650) had liberty of the selectmen "to set down a causey ten foot square, from his
wharfe to low-watter marke and that passingers shall come and go free to it." Soon
after he was permitted " to imploy a passag boatt betweene his wharfe and the ships
wher the ships rid, and is to take a penny for each person." He was by trade a black-
smith, and removed to New London in 1661, but " staid there not long."
Nicholas Simpkins (1650), of Boston, a tailor, was made the first captain at the
Castle about 1634, but in 1636 he seems to have given dissatisfaction by being indebted
to the government, and was succeeded by Edward Gibbons ^1637). In 1638, he
removed to Yarmouth, but returned to Boston before 1649.
In the addenda of Winthrop's History of New England, we are told, " mo. 5th, 14th
[1636] Nic Simpkins brought before the Governor and J. Winthrop for braving the
Lieutenant Morris [1637] and telling him in public that he lied, &c. He confessed
the words, but refused to acknowledge it a fault, or to ask his pardon in the mercate
[market] place. So we committed him. i6th, upon his submission and acknowledg-
ment that he had done ill, we took his bond in ;£2o. to appear at the next Court, and
left him at liberty. Besides he was ill, and we feared he would grow distracted &c."
^ The officers elected were : Thomas Savage (1637), captain ; Thomas
J Q 1^ J -2, ^^^^^ (i63^)> lieutenant; James Oliver (1640), ensign. William
^ Hudson (1640) was first sergeant; Peter Oliver (1643), second ser-
geant; Samuel Oliver (1648), third sergeant; John Barrel! (1643), fourth sergeant;
Joshua Scottow (1645), derk, and John Audlin (1638), armorer.
While the mother country was convulsed with civil war, Massachusetts flourished.
We learn that new buildings, some of brick, sprung up in every quarter of Boston;
markets were erected ; wharves stretched into the harbor ; colonial and foreign vessels
were sent to the West Indies and to the Madeira Islands, and returned laden with
sugar, oranges, wines, cotton, tobacco, and bullion ; and these, with the furs and the
products of the fisheries at the capes and at the banks, including bone and oil, — procured
in trips farther to the north, — were sent to England to pay for the manufactured goods
needed by the colonists. The resources of the country were rapidly developed. The
vast forests which clothed its surface were converted into masts, plank, boards, staves,
shingles, and hoops, all of which were of value in commercial exchange. Glass-works
were established, and iron foundries were erected at Lynn, Braintree, and Plymouth.
George Haltey (1650). AuTHORrnEs: Boston Nioholat Simpkins (1650). AuTHORrry:
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Savage's Gen. Diet
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Mills were likewise built, ship-yards opened, and some slight progress was made jn the
manufacture of linen and cotton cloth.
The new members recruited in 1651- 2 were : James Davis, Strong Fumel, William
Ludkin, Simon Tuttle.
James Davis (1651) was of Boston in 1635, in which year he became a freeman.
His house and garden were situated on the north side of Water Street, at the shore.
In 1640, he was granted land at "Long Island," and in 1645 was one of a committee
chosen by. the selectmen " to hire eight fitt men for the Garrison " at the Castle. In
1 65 1, the selectmen voted, "James Davis [1651] hath Libertie to keepe a house of
common entertainement, if the Countie Court consent." He was called "sergeant"
on the town records in 1645.
Strong Furnel (1651), of Boston, a soapboiler, called also a ship-carpenter on his
admission to the church, became a freeman May 10, 1643. He probably died before
1658, as "widow Fumall" is spoken of in the records of Boston, Jan. 31, 1658.
William Ludkin (165 1), of Hingham, a locksmith, came from Norwich, Norfolk
County, England. He sailed from Ipswich, England, April 8, 1637, and arrived at
Boston June 20, and settled in Hingham. He had a house-lot granted him in Hibgham
in 1637. He became a freeman in March, 1638. He removed to Boston, and was
chosen a constable March 8, iSf^j^^S^/^^ 2jtl? pf March, 1652, he was drowned in
Boston Harbor, leaving a wife Ind.lWQ-^i^dpefiT^fjcT ^
Simon Tuttle (i 651), of Ipswich, was born^in England in 1630, and came over
with his parents in the "Plaptg^^^^^.iju^i^^-.Jgis jather settled in Ipswich. Simon
(1651) was recorded in the nst'-of * vuletv "'ImthSt town Dec. 2, 1679. He died in
January, 1692.
Rev. John Cotton, the second or associate pastor of the First Church in Boston,
delivered the election sermon in 165 1. He was bom at Derby, in England, Dec. 4, 1585.
At the age of fourteen years, he was entered at the University of Cambridge, and in
1606 he took his degree of A. M. at Trinity College. He remained at Cambridge until
16 1 3, when he was chosen vicar of the borough of Boston, in Lincolnshire. He preached
there twenty-one years, and then, in consequence of a growing dissatisfaction with the
ecclesiastical tendenc^ps in England, he resigned his charge and came over to Massa-
chusetts. He arrived at Boston, in New England, in the "Griffin," Sept. 4, 1633, and
on the following Sunday was admitted to the First Church. On the loth of October,
he was ordained its teacher, and May 4, 1634, was made a freeman. He died Dec. 23,
1652, in consequence of taking cold while crossing the ferry to Cambridge. His burial
was described as " the most grievous and solemn funeral ever known upon the American
continent."
Mr. Cotton resided in a house, surrounded by a garden, etc., of o^e and a half
James Davit (165 1). AuTHORrriES: Boston Simon Tuttle C1651). Authority: New
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1868, p. 329.
William Ludkin (1651). Authorities : New Rev. John Ootton. Authorities: Mather's
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1876; Boston Rec- Magnalia; Sprague*s Annals of American Pulpit;
ordi Eliot's Biog. Did.; Gen. of the Cotton Family.
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acres^ facing on what is now Tremont Row, and looking down Prison Lane, now Court
Street. This wide allotment was creditable to the town, which thus recognized its
pastor, from whose English home the town derived its name. His wife retained her
possession of a " house and garden in the market place in Boston, in Lincolnshire,"
and he made provision in his will that in case she returned there with her children, or
they should die without heirs, his landed estate was to be equally divided between
Harvard College and the church at Boston.
^ The officers elected were: John Leverett (1639), captain; Francis
J Q 1^2" ^, Norton (1643), lieutenant; William Davis (1643), ensign. Richard
^ ^ Sprague (1638) was first sergeant; John Hull (1638), second sergeant,
and Jacob Sheafe (1648), clerk.
The Castle, now Fort Independence, which had fallen into a ruinous condition,
was rebuilt, the Boston train-bands working upon it during the time usually spent in
monthly parades and drills. Capt. Roger Clap (1646), the commander of the Castle,
tells us, in his Memoirs, that it was built partly of bricks, and contained a number of
apartments. He says that there was a "dwelling room below, a lodging room over it, a
gun room over that, wherein stood six good sacker guns, and over it, upon the top, three
lesser guns." This affair cost about four thousand pounds. Mr. Johnson (1637) says
of the expenditure : " Yet are not this poor pilgrims people weary of maintaining it in
good repair, as it is of very good use to awl insolent persons."
The new members recruited in 1652-3 were: Alexander Adams, Henry Adams,
Isaac Addington, William Aubrey, Thomas Edsall, Henry Evans, William Hasey, Samuel
Hutchinson, William Paddy.
Alexander Adams (1652), of Boston, a shipwright, became a freeman in 1648, and
married, it is said, Mary, sister of Tristram Coffin, of Salisbury, and afterward of Nan-
tucket. He removed to Dorchester in 1647, but returned to Boston, and from 1655 ^o
1 66 1 held the office of " water-bailyffe." " 27 : 3 : 61," at a meeting of the selectmen,
they declared, "Whereas Alexander Adams [1652] hath taken vp an Anchor on
y« Flatts, w*^*» hauing beene cried & no owner appeares. Itt is ordered y' y® s** Anchor
shall be d'd to y* Townes Treasurer, & y' y* s** water bayliffes shall haue J of
y« s<* Anchor if nott owned."
His residence was at Merry*s Point, where, in 1645, he purchased property which
was originally Walter Merry's, who gave his name to the point. In 1646, Alexander
Adams (1652) was allowed to wharf out, maintaining along the shore a highway for a
cart, now Commercial Street.
He was first sergeant of th€ Artillery Company in 1656.
Henry Adams (1652), son of Henry, of Braintree, was also of Braintree, but
removed to that part of Dedham afterward called Medfield. Henry (1652) was bom in
England about 1604, and he was the first town clerk of Braintree. Removing to
Alexander Adams (1652). Authorities: Henry Adamt (1652). Authorities: New
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853, p. 42; 1877, Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853, p. 42; Hist, of the
p. 18; Hist, of the Adams Family; Tilden's Hist, of Adams Family, 1893, by Henry Whittemore; Sav-
Medfield. age's Gen. Diet.; Tildcn's Hist, of Medfield.
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Dedham, he became the first town clerk of Medfield, and was very prominent in town
matters. He was a selectman several years, a representative in 1659, 1665, 1674, and
1675, and was lieutenant of the train-band there.
In 1652, he bought the mill which George Barber (1646) had erected. He had
several grants of land in the town, and was one of the petitioners for the incorporation
of the town of Sherborn.
Mr. Mather, in his History of King Philip's War, says, " Lieut. Henry Adams
[1652] was killed at his own door by the Indians, Feb. 21, 1676." His wife was acci-
dentally but mortally woimded by a sold\er the same night, at the house of Rev.
Mr. Wilson.
He married, Nov. 17, 1643, Elizabeth, daughter of Moses Paine (1644). His
brother, Thomas, joined the Artillery Company in 1644.
Isaac Addington (1652), of Boston in 1640, married, in 1644, Anne, a sister of
Major-Gen. John Leverett (1639), ^°d became a freeman May 22, 1650. They had five
children, four of whom were daughters. One, Sarah, died young ; of the others, Ann
married Capt. Samuel Maudsley, or Moseley (1672) ; Rebecca married Eleazer Daven-
port, son of Capt. Richard (1639), and Sarah married Penn Townsend (1674). Their
eldest child was Isaac, who became chief-justice of the Superior Court and secretary of
the province.
Isaac Addington (1652) is believed to have been a surgeon by profession, or a
" chirurgeon," as then called. The first items enumerated in the inventory of his estate
are, "Steele instruments," "a. box 9f . launcets tipt with silver," and "a surgions
chest" Administration on his estate was granted to his widow, Dec. 6, 1653, and on
the tenth of the same month the property was inventoried at ;^998 9^. 4//.
William Aubrey (1652), of Boston,* a merchant, came to America from London,
by virtue of a contract made in 1650, and was factor for the iron-works at Lynn. He
married Rachel, the daughter of the secretary, Edward Rawson. In 1651, Valentine
Hill sold a lot, near Mill-Creek Bridge, and north of the cove, to William Aubrey
(1652), "for the use of the undertakers of the iron- works in New England." A lane
which passed through this lot (the present North Centre Street) was called Paddy's
Lane, from Capt. William Paddy, who joined the Artillery Company the same year as
William Aubrey (1652).
Thomas Edsall (1652), of Boston, was a turner by trade. He married Elizabeth
Farman, Sept. 16, 1652, and had one son, Henry, bom in Boston, Feb. 28, 1654.
Henry Evans (1652), of Boston in 1643, * husbandman, was admitted a freeman
in 1645, 21^^ w^ ^ member of the Boston church. A Henry Evans, of Middlesex
County, was drowned March i, 1667*
William Hasey (1652), of Boston, lived at Rumney Marsh, now Chelsea, as early
as 1652. The Boston Records call him "Comet William Hasey [1652]." He was
admitted a freeman in 1665.
UaaoAddinqton(i652). Authorities : New William Hasey (1652). Authority: New
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1850, p. 117; Eliot's Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1871, 1881, 1888.
Biog. Diet "[May 27, 1674] Cornet William Haisy is
William Aubrey (1652). Authorities : Sav- appointed to be lieutenant ... to the Three County
age's Gen. Diet; Boston Records. Troop, under the conduct of Edward Hutchinson
[1638] their Csiptzxa," — /Records of Mass, Bay,
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Cornet William Hasey (1652) was appointed on the 27th of May, 1674, lieutenant
of the Three County Troop, an engraving of whose standard is given in the New England
Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. XXV., also an account of the troop. In the
summer of 1675, Lieut. Hasey (1652) commanded a company engaged in King
Philip's War.
William Hasey (1652) married, (2) May 16, 1681, Judith Poole, widow of Capt.
Jonathan, of Reading. After Mr. Hasey's (1652) death, she married, about 1690,
Robert Gould, Sr., of Hull. Lieut. Hasey (1652) seems to have given up his farm at
Rumney Marsh to his children, and to have taken up his residence at the Poole home-
stead in Reading.
William " Hescy," as it is spelled on his gravestone now standing in Wakefield,
died in Reading, May 30, 1689, aged about seventy years.
Samuel Hutchinson (1652), of Boston, brother of John (1645) and of Rev. William,
husband of the famous Ann, was bom in England, Nov. i, 1589. The time of his arrival
in America is not known. He had a grant of land in Rhode Island, May 20, 1638,
whither he went, probably with his brother William. He was accounted a scholar in his
day, and wrote from Boston, "Answer to a Letter sent from Old England to New, 1659."
It was printed in London in 1667.
Samuel Hutchinson (1652) died, unmarried, July 14, 1667.
William Paddy (1652), of Boston, merchant, came over in the "James" from
Southampton in 1635, arriving in Boston June 3. He was called in the custom-house
clearance, a " skinner," and was probably of a guild or company of the skinners. He
lived for a time at Plymouth, was deacon of the church there, and one of the repre-
sentatives from that town in the first General Court of Deputies for Plymouth Colony, in
1639. His first wife, Alice Freeman, died April 24, 165 1, and he married in Boston,
Dec. 3, 1651, Mary Greenough, about which time he made that town his permanent
residence. He was elected a selectman March 12, 1654-5, and was re-elected until his
decease. He attended the meeting of the board, Aug. 12, 1658, and died on the twenty-
fourth day of that month. William Paddy (1652) attended nearly every meeting of the
selectmen during three and a half years, and was very prominent in the conducting of
town affairs.
In his will, after providing for his wife and nine children, and granting legacies to
several friends, he gave " ten pounds to be disposed of by y® selectmen of y® town of
Boston, for y« poore."
A gravestone was dug up from the north side of the Old State House, near the
centre door, and bones found near it, while the city were repairing the building, June
18, 1830. The inscription is all in capital letters, viz.: "Here sleeps that | Blessed
one 0 whose lief | God help us all to live | That so when tiem shall be | That we this
world must lieve | We ever may be happy | With blessed William Paddy." On the
other side : "Hear lyeth | The body of Mr. William Paddy, Aged 58 years. | Departed
I Thislife August the— 1658."
The stone was deposited in the garret of the Old South Church.
Samuel Hutchinson (1652). Authority: Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1850, 1853. 1854, 1877;
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, pp. 299, 302; Drake's Hist, of Boston; Columbian Cen/in^/, June
1862, p. 331 (will); 1865, p. 15. 19, 1830; Records of Plymouth Colony.
William Paddy (1652). Authorities: New
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>- The officers elected were: Thomas Clarke (1638), captain; James
I Q C'?"^^ Oliver (1640), lieutenant; William Hudson (1640), ensign. Joshua
^^ ' Hewes (1637) was first sergeant; James Browne (1638), second ser-
geant^ and Thomas Clarke (1644), clerk.
The English army, as organized this year, consisted of regiments composed of
eight companies of musketeers, with a flank company of grenadiers on the right, and
of fusileers on the left, each company being composed of sixty men, rank and file.
The captains carried pikes ; the lieutenants, partisans ; the ensigns, half-pikes, and the
sergeants, halberds. Each infantry soldier was armed with a musket and a sword, and
the grenadiers carried hand-grenades, which they lighted and threw among their
opponents.
During the reign of Cromwell, the people of Massachusetts managed their affairs
with very little interruption from the mother country. Mr. Hutchinson says he has
" nowhere met with any marks of disrespect to the memory of the late King, and there
is no room to suppose the colonists were under disaffection to his son; and if they
feared his restoration,* it was because they expected a change in religion, and that a
persecution of all non-conformists would follow it."
Cromwell had conquered Ireland, and while considering how to keep it in sub-
jection, he thought of the Puritans in New England, and made overtures to them to
recross the water and occupy " the Green Isle " as i^s proprietors by right of conquest.
The General Court did not receive the proposition with favor, and directed Gov.
Endicott to reply that the people of Massachusetts " were enjoying health, plenty, peace,
and the liberty and ordinances of the gospel, and an opportunity for spreading the
knowledge of it among savages ; and that, content with these blessings, they had no
desire to change their abode."
The new members recruited in 1653-4 were : Jonathan Gilbert, Thomas Lake,
Evan Thomas.
Jonathan Gilbert (1653), of Hadley, innkeeper, came from England and settled
in Hartford, Conn. He married, Jan. 29, 1646, Mary, daughter of John White. His
wife died Dec. 15, 1649, and in 1650 he married Mary Welles, of Hadley, to which
place he had removed. He was a man of distinction, and was for many years marshal
of the colony. He died Dec. 10, 1682, aged sixty- four years. His eldest daughter
became the wife of Andrew Belcher, and mother of Gov. Jonathan Belcher.
Thomas Lake (1653), of Boston, came from London to New Haven, and there
married the daughter of the deputy-governor of that colony. He was admitted a free-
man in 164 1 ; was selectman from 1658 to 1676; an eminent merchant, and member
of the Second Church. He purchased in 1654, from John Richards (1644), half of
" Arousick" Island, in the Kennebec River, where he occasionally resided, and for many
years had a trading house, near which he was killed by the Indians, against whom Capt.
Lake (1653) commanded an expedition. His bones remained long unburied, but
were afterwards discovered and deposited on Copp's Hill, where his gravestone says :
" An eminently faithful servant of God, and one of a public spirit — was previously slain
Thomas Lake (1653). AUTHr)RiTiES : New *« [1676-7] March 13. Capt Lake, the Remain-
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1849, '850, 1851, 1871; der of his Corps, was honorably buried." — SrwaiPs
Mather's Magnalia; Copp's HiU Burial-Ground, by Diary, VoL /., /. 38.
Bridgman.
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by the Indians at Kennebec, August 14th 1676, and here is interred, March 13th
following/' His inventory amounted to nearly twenty-five hundred pounds.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1654, ensign in 1660, lieutenant
in 1661, and captain in 1662 and 1674. His daughter, Ann, was the wife of Rev. John
Cotton, and afterward of Rev. Increase Mather, whom she also survived.
Evan Thomas (1653), o^ Boston in 1640, came from Wales; was '* taken into con-
sideration as a resident" of Boston, Oct. 26, 1640, and was admitted an inhabitant
Jan. 25, 1 64 1. He was admitted to the First Church April 4, ij64i;^ and became a
freeman the 2d of June following. He was a vintner, had^-ft good property, and died
Aug. 25, 1661.
He and Thomas Lake (1653) were anti-tariff men in 1655, according to Drake's
History of Boston, p. 340, and were opposed to any duty on beer. He assisted in the
impressment of thirty-two soldiers for the expedition against Ninigret in 1654, and was
paid by the town for his service. In 1660, Oct. 25, the selectmen voted to allow him
to keep a house of "publick intertainment for the yeare ensuing," and Oct. 27, 1661,
his widow was permitted " to draw beere till April next," according to the grant made
to her late husband. Her license was renewed in 1662, and repeatedly afterward, for
in 167 1 she is allowed to draw beer and keep a house of public entertainment. Savage
says, " The widow seems to have been less acceptable in her control of the' business at
the Kings Arms public house, for she was warned to leave town as late as 1672, and not
restored before 1676." In May, 1680, she relieved the tavern of a mortgage of three
hundred pounds, and died in 1697.
^ The officers elected were : Edward Gibbons (1637), captain ; Edward
J Q C^- C^ Hutchinson (1638), lieutenant; Joshua Hewes (1637), ensign. John
^ ' ^ Barren (1643) was first sergeant; Nathaniel Williams (1644), second
sergeant; Thomas Lake (1653), ^^^ird sergeant; Richard Waite (1638), fourth sergeant,
and Thomas Clarke (1644), clerk.
Capt. John Leverett (1639) was commissioned by Gov. Endicott and the General
Court, as the agent of the colonists in England, to appear for them and to act in their
behalf "in all matters of concernment to them before His Highness, the Lord Protector
of the Commonwealths of England, Scotland, Ireland, and His Honourable Council
there." He had been a commissioner to confer with Gov. Stuyvesant, of the New
Netherlands, concerning a rumor of a plot between the Dutch at New Amsterdam and
the Mohawks. On stating the case to Cromwell, Major Sedgwick (1637) and Capt.
Leverett (1639) received from him a commission to raise five hundred volunteers in
New England for an expedition against the Dutch at New Amsterdam, and he returned
to Boston with four ships and a few troops. They had a long passage, and were imme-
diately followed by news of a peace between England and Holland, which put an end
to the expedition. Cromwell next proposed that Jamaica, which he had wrested from
Spain, should be colonized with the Puritans of New England.
Daniel Gookin (1645), formerly a Kentish soldier, who had first emigrated to
Virginia, and who went thence to Massachusetts, was then in Ix)ndon. Cromwell sent
Evan Thomas (1653). Authorities: Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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him home with propositions to the people of New England to emigrate to his new
possessions, over which Major John Sedgwick (1637), of Massachusetts, was to be
Governor. "The Lord High Protector did apprehend," he said, "that the people of
New England had as clear a call to transport themselves from thence to Jamaica,
as they had from England to New England, in order to their bettering their outward
conc^ition, God having promised his people should be the head and not the tail ; besides
that design had his tendency to the overthrow of the man of sin." He offered them
land on the easiest terms, immunity from taxes and customs for a period of years,
and other inducements. But he proposed himself to appoint their highest magistrate,
and this alone would have been an insurmountable obstacle, had there been no other, to
their acceptance of his offer. The General Court returned " their thankful acknowledg-
ment of his Highnesses favor, and assured him that he should always have their prayers " ;
but, with periphrastic phraseology such as they could trust him to understand, they
declined to go to the West Indies.
The expedition against the Dutch having failed, the two commanders turned their
attention against the French at the eastward. " It was a time of peace," says Hutch-
inson, " between the two nations, but the English had good right to the country."
The new members recruited in 1654-5 were : William Avery, Peter Duncan,
Richard Fairbanks, Elias Maverick, John Seveme.
William Avery (1654), of Dedham, an apothecary and physician, was admitted a
citizen of that town Jan. i, 1650. He was called sergeant in 1655, was a lieutenant of
the company at Dedham in 1673, and was admitted a freeman in 1677. It is possible
he was the bookseller mentioned by Thomas in his History, Vol. IL, p. 411, whose will
is in the probate records, but certainly he represented Springfield in the Legislature
of 1669. He died at Boston, March 18, 1686-7, aged about sixty-six years, and was
buried in Dedham, in the Ancient Burial- Place, Range XIV., No. 29, or in King's Chapel
Burial- Ground, Boston, — both places record his burial.
Peter Duncan (1654), of Dorchester, son of Capt. Nathaniel Duncan (1638), of
Dorchester, and brother of Nathaniel (1642), came to America with his parents in 1630.
He removed to Gloucester and there settled.
Richard Fairbanks (1654), of Boston, where he arrived in 1633, having crossed
the ocean in the " Griffin " with Rev. Mr. Cotton. He joined the First Church the
same day as Elder Leverett (October, 1633), the father of John Leverett (1639) ; was
admitted a freeman May 14, 1634, and in November, 1637, was disarmed for his
adhesion to the cause of Mr. Wheelwright. Within two years after, he was made, by
the same government, the first receiver of all letters from abroad for the whole colony.
He was elected "pound keeper" in 1637. In 1652, he sold his house to Robert Turner
(1640). It was on a lot next to Robert Keayne's (1637), where the Blue Anchor Tavern
afterward was erected. He was second sergeant of the Company in 1656.
William Avery (1654). Authorities: New He was buried Monday, March 21.
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847; King's Chapel Peter Dunoan (1654). Authority: Savage's
Burial-Ground, by Bridgman; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Gen. Diet.
Dedham Register, 1892, p. 159; Dedham Records, Richard Fairbanks (1654). Authorities:
Vol. II., p. 277; Vol. III., pp. 179, 221. Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.
" [1686-7] March 18. Dr. Wm Avery dyes."
^ Sewall Papers, Vol. /., /. 170.
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Elias Maverick (1654), of Charlestown in 1632, joined the church there in Feb-
ruary, 1633, and became a freeman June 11 of the same year. He afterward lived at
Winnisimmet, now Chelsea. " He died at Charlestown," says his gravestone in the
old burial-ground in Charlestown, " September 8, 1684, aged 80 years." He was first
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1658.
The winter of 1633 was severe, and the small- pox added to the terror of the
Indians. Sagamore John, a friend of the whites, died on the 5th of December, and his
people died so fast that Elias Maverick (1654) buried above thirty in one day; and when
their own Indian friends deserted them, Elias Maverick (1654), his wife, and servants,
went daily to them, administered to their necessities, and cared for their children.
John Severne (1654). As but one John Seveme, or Severance, is found in 1654
on the records of the towns of Massachusetts Bay, it is probable that this is the same
person who joined the Military Company of the Massachusetts in 1641.
Rev. Thomas Thacher, of Weymouth, afterward of Boston, was the preacher of
the Artillery sermon in 1654 and 1671. He was born inSalisbury, England, May i, 1620,
and was well educated at the grammar school, but preferred " the meannesses of America"
to an attendance at Oxford or Cambridge. He embarked for New England, and arrived
at Boston June 4, 1635. He fortunately came under the tuition of Mr. Charles Chauncy,
who was afterwards president of Harvard College. He pursued his studies ; was married
May II, 1643; was ordained Jan. 2, 1644, and settled in Weymouth. In May, 1669,
at the formation of the Third Church, or Old South, in Boston, he became its first
pastor, and continued as such until his death, Oct. 15, 1678.
^ ^ The officers elected were : Francis Norton (1643), captain; Roger
J Q C C"0« ^^^P (^^4^)> lieutenant; William Phillips (1644), ensign. Daniel Fisher
*^*^ (1640) was first sergeant; Richard Woodde (1642), second sergeant;
John Gore (1638), clerk, and John Audlin (1638), armorer.
Capt. Robert Keayne (1637), the founder of the Artillery Company, died at Boston
on the 23d of March, 1656, and was doubtless buried with such martial pomp as was
customary in those days ; for, he said in his will, " to declare my affections to that
[military] exercise & the society of souldiers, I shall desire to be buryed as a souldier in
a Military way ... if the time and place may suit thereunto," which was left to his
executors and friends to determine.
His voluminous will reveals prominent traits. He was thoughtful, wise, generous,
and forgiving. He remembered public interests and private friendships. The church,
the college, the free school, the town and its needs, the Artillery Company, and public
library were thoughtfully remembered ; yet neither the town nor city — while recogniz-
ing others of less beneficence and worth — raises an effigy or slab to express its gratitude
to its first princely benefactor. The place of his interment is not known, but his memory
should be cherished by every member of the Artillery Company.
The new members recruited in 1655-6 were : Thomas Bell, Jr., and John Webb.
Elias Maverick (1654). Authorities: Sav- Mather's Magnalia; Sprague's Annals of American
age's Gen. Diet.; Sumner's Hist, of East Boston. Pulpit; Hill's Hist, of the Old South Church;
Rev. Thomas Thaoher. Authorities: Eliot's Biog. Diet.
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Thomas Bell, Jr. (1655.) He was not the son of Thomas Bell (1643). That
Thomas, Jr., was bom in Boston, Aug. 3, 1642. Thomas Bell, Jr. (1655), was probably
the Thomas Bell who testified in 1681 in regard to the Lynn iron- works, and said he
was fifty years of age ; but no more is known about him.
John Webb (1655) was a brazier, who, according to Boston Records, "was
Admitted to Inhabitt in the Towne six Months, and if l\e behave himself well, for
Lounger Tyme," on the 24th of November, 165 1. He is subsequently referred to in the
records of Boston as Ensign John Webb. He was a constable in Boston in 1655, was
clerk of the Military Company of the Massachusetts in 1656, and ensign^ in 1660. He
was ensign in the militia in 1657. -X^^*^*^
Rev. Peter Hobart, of Hingham, was the preacher of the Artillery sermon in 1655.
He was bom at Hingham, Norfolk County, England, Oct. 13, 1604. He attended the
free school at Lynn, and was admitted into Magdalen College, Cambridge, England,
where he received the degrees of A. B. in 1625 and A. M. in 1629. He entered the
ministry, and came to New England, arriving at Charlestown, Mass., June 8, 1635.
In September following, he settled in Hingham among old friends. He continued as
the pastor of the church there for forty-four years, and died Jan. 20, 1679.
>- ^ The officers elected were: James Oliver (1640), captain; William
JQCQ"V^ Hudson (1640), lieutenant; John Barrell (1643), ensign. Alexander
^ ' Adams (1652) was first sergeant; Richard Fairbanks (1654), second
sergeant; John Webb (1655), clerk.
Aug. 28, 1656, the selectmen ordered "that the North battery bee forthwith
repaired," and the disbursements therefor were made by Capt. James OHver (1640),
Peter Oliver (1643), William Davis (1643), and William Paddy (1652), members of
the board of selectmen.
This battery, Drake says, stood " at the lower part of the north end of the town, and
it was not demolished until after the War of Independence. The site was then converted
into a wharf for the accommodation of ships and merchandise, and it still bears the
name of Battery Wharf. This was a very important point, as it commanded a great
extent of the harbor, and much expense was laid out, early [in] this year, to put it in a
condition to be of service in case an enemy should appear."
The new members recruited in 1656-7 were: William Beamsley and Nicholas
Clarke.
WiHIam Beamsley (1656), of Boston in 1632, joined the First Church April 5,
163s, and was admitted to be a freeman May 25, 1636. The church records call him
" Labourer." He bought of William Phillips (1644) a shore lot, near Merry's Point, and
"wharfed out" in 1650. He was granted sixteen acres of land, 1637, near Muddy
River, and in 1641 "bro. Beamsley [1656] "was paid by the town for ten rods of
Rev. Peter Hobart. Authorities: Mather's Wililam Beamsley (1656). Authorities:
MagnaHa; Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; New Hng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1855 (will); Boston
Lincoln's Hist, of Hingbam. Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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causeway built by him at Rumney Marsh. He was a constable of the town in 1647, and
in 1649 was ordered " to remove away his oyster shells from the Towne's hye way before
his dore." He was appointed on important committees by the selectmen, but was fined
ten shillings for harboring a person without leave.
He died Sept. 29, 1658. His will, made Sept. 14, was proved Oct. 28, 1658.
Nicholas Clarke (1656). He was first sergeant of the Military Company of the
Massachusetts in 1657, beyond which nothing has been discovered, unless he is the
Nicholas Clarke who arrived in Boston Sept. 16, 1632, settled in Cambridge, and before
1639 sold his property there and removed to Hartford, Conn. He died July 2, 1680.
Rev. Richard Mather, of Dorchester, delivered the Artillery sermon in 1656. He
was bom in Lowton, Lancaster County, England, in 1596. He attended school at
Winwick ; at fifteen years of age was a school-master, and when twenty-two began preach-
ing at Toxteth. May 23, 1635, he set sail from Bristol for New England, and after a
stormy passage arrived at Boston Aug. 17, 1635. He soon proceeded to Dorchester,
gathered another church, and Aug. 23, 1636, Mr. Mather was settled over it as pastor
and teacher. There he remained during nearly thirty-four years. He died at Dor-
chester, April 22, 1669, at the age of seventy-three years.
He was a person of great authority in the early churches of New England, the father
of Increase Mather, and grandfather of Cotton Mather, the head of a family which for
nearly a century filled no second place in the church of New England.
^ Q The officers elected were: Edward Hutchinson (1638), captain;
J Q CV-Q^ William Phillips (1644), lieutenant; Joshua Scottow (1645), ensign.
*^' Nicholas • Clarke (1656) was first sergeant; Hezekiah Usher (1638),
second sergeant; William Cotton (1650), clerk.
An inventory of the estate of Miles Standish, Plymouth's great captain, returned to
the court in 1657, shows that he had been the possessor of "One fowling piece, three
muskets, four carbines, two small guns, one old barrell, one sword, one cutles,
three belts, cesers comenteryes and Bariffs Artillery." Nearly every early colonial
home was from necessity an arsenal.
It does not appear that any members were enlisted this year, and but few were
during the years immediately before and after. "It will be recollected," says Mr.
Whitman (18 10), "that this was during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. The
Commonwealth in England furnished better employment for men of military talents than
the wilderness of New England. Possessed, as the Dissenters were, of church and state,
few inducements were offered for emigration, and more returned to England than came
to New England."
The will of Capt. Robert Keayne (1637) was probated May 2, 1656. His son,
Major Benjamin Keayne (1638), was appointed in the will sole executor. Capt. Keayne
(1637) also appointed his "honored and loving friends," Mr. Simon Bradstreet, Major-
Gen. Denison (1660), Mr. William Hibbins, Mr. Edward Winslow, Rev. John Wilson,
Rev. Richard Mather. Authorities : Math- Annals of American Pulpit; Histories of Dor-
€1*3 Magnalia; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Sprague*s Chester.
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Rev. Mr. Norton, Mr. Edward Rawson, and Lieut. Johnson (1638), overseers of his will.
Major Benjamin Keayne (1638) went to England in 1644, entered the service of Crom-
well, and probably did not return to America.
From 1656 to 167 1, when the conduit was removed, the overseers in charge of the
estate were probably Simon Bradstreet, Daniel Denison (1660), Edward Rawson, and
James Johnson (1638).
Dec. 29, 1656, the selectmen voted, "It is agreed that the next day of our [town]
meeting some time bee spent to consider of Capt Keayne*s [1637] will in respect of the
legacyes to the towne."
At the next general town meeting, held March 9, 1656-7, Capt. Thomas Savage
(1637), Anthony Stoddard (1639), Jeremiah Howchin (1641), and Edward Hutchinson
(1638), were "chosen a committee to consider of the modell of the towne house, to bee
built, as concerning the charge thereof, and the most convenient place, as also to take
the subscriptions of the inhabitants to propagate such a building and seasonably to make
report to a publick townes meeting." All the members of this committee were members
of the Military Company of the Massachusetts.
The above committee probably reported to the town, because, Aug. 31, 1657,
Thomas Marshall (1640), Samuel Cole (1637), William Paddy (1652), Joshua Scottow
(1645), and Jeremiah Howchin (1641), having had "full power given" them "by the
town of Boston," made choice of Edward Hutchinson (1638) and John Hull (1660) as
commissioners to superintend the erection of the town-house. It will be noticed that all
the members of the second committee, and the building commissioners also, were
members of the Military Company of the Massachusetts.
The commissioners entered into an agreement with Thomas Joy, who joined the
Artillery Company in 1658, and Bartholomew Bemad, for the erection of the desired
building for the sum of four hundred pounds. The total cost of the town-house and
conduit was six hundred and eighty pounds.
The building was sixty-six feet long, thirty-six feet wide, set upon twenty-one pillars,
ten feet high, projecting three feet over the pillars on each side. There was a walk on
the top, fifteen feet wide, with two turrets and balusters, and rails around the walk.
The agreement gives a minute description of the building.
Capt Keayne's (1637) legacy was three hundred pounds ; three hundred and ninety-
three pounds and six shillings were pledged by the citizens of Boston. This latter sum
was subscribed by one hundred and twenty-four persons, of whom the following were,
at that time or later, members of the Military Company of the Massachusetts : —
Edward Tyng . . .
(1642), ;^IO
Joshua Scottow .
(164s),
£5
John Evered (Webb) .
(1643),
10
William Hudson
(1640),
10
Peter Oliver ....
(1643),
10
Hezekiah Usher
. (1638),
20
John Barrell ....
(1643),
3
John Coggan
(1638),
5
James Oliver . . .
(1640),
12
John Hull .
(1660),
S
Richard Parker . . .
(1638),
10
Thomas Clarke
(1638),
4
Nathaniel Williams
(1644),
3
Robert Turner
(1640),
5
Theodore Atkinson
(1644),
5
William Davis
(1643),
IS
Thomas Hawkins . .
(1649),
2
Jacob Sheafe
(1648),
12
Richard Cooke . . .
(1643),
3 ^os.
Thomas Lake
(1653),
9
Samuel Hutchinson .
(1652),
5
Isaac Walker
. (1676),
3
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Thomas Edsall . .
. (1652),
I Of.
Henry Messinger .
. (1658),
loy.
Richard Gridley .
. (1658),
£^
Thomas Bumstead . .
(1647),
£^
John Button . . .
. (1643),
5
Samuel Cole . . . .
(1637),
2
John Coney . . .
. (1662),
15^.
Henry Bridgham . ,
(1644),
10
Richard Waite . . .
(1638),
2
Nathaniel Reynolds
(1658),
I
Richard Woodde .
. (1642),
I
James Davis . . .
. (1651),
i6s.
WUliam Paddy . .
(1652),
12
Daniel Turell . . .
(1660),
I
Thomas Makepeace
. (1638),
I
Edmund Jackson .
. (1646),
I
Joshua Hewes . .
. (1637),
\os.
James Johnson . .
(1638),
2
Henry Phillips . .
(1640),
5
Henry Powning . .
(1677),
2
Thomas Brattle . .
(1675),
5
Humphrey Bradshaw
. (1642),
10s.
John Biggs . . .
(1641),
2
Nathaniel Duncan . ,
(1638),
2
Henry Allen . . . ,
(1658),
I
Peter Duncan . .
• (1654),
I 10s,
Hugh Drury . . .
. (1659),
I
Forty-nine of the one hundred and twenty-four persons who subscribed were
members of the Military Company of the M-assachusetts. Those forty-nine persons
subscribed two hundred and thirty pounds and eleven shillings, or nearly two thirds
of the entire amount.
The town-house was probably completed and occupied in 1658. March 2S, 1659,
the selectmen voted that no one should smoke, or bring a fire or match, under or about
the town-house, except in case of military exercise.
In 1666, Robert Gibbs, father of Robert (1692), obtained a lease of the cellar under
the town-house, and in 1664, Thomas Lake (1653) and Hezekiah Usher (1665) occupied
the east end of the cellar. In 1678, Samuel Shrimpton (1670) bought Capt. Lake's
(1653) interest of the latter's widow, and obtained an extension of the lease for
thirty-nine years.
Oct 9, 1667, the Legislature ordered "the necessary full and suitable repair of the
Town and Court House in Boston, founded by the late Captain Robert Keayne^' the
expense to be paid, one half by the colony, one quarter by the county of Suffolk, and one
quarter by the town of Boston.
In the "Re-dedication of the Old State House," July 11, 1882, Mr. William H.
Whitmore, in his address, gives a minute history of the buildings which have stood at
the head of State Street, called " Old Town House " and " Old State House."
"About 7 or 8 o'clock, of the night between the 2d and 3d of October, 1711," a fire
broke out in Comhill (now Washington Street), near the meeting-house of the First
Church. It consumed all the houses from School Street to Dock Square ; all the upper
part of (now) State Street, together with the old town-house and the old meeting-house.
Thus ended the first town-house in Boston, to which Capt. Robert Keayne (1637),
and members of the military company which he founded, so largely contributed.
Up to this time, there is no record of any by-laws, agreeable to the provisions of the
charter, adopted by the Artillery Company. As Mr. Whitman (1810) well observes, " It
is presumed that Keayne [1637], the founder and patron of the Company, was, during
his life, their lawgiver and oracle, but he died, March 23, 1656, and they saw the necessity
soon after, of establishing rules for their government." This was done in September,
1657. These do not appear to have been sanctioned by the Governor and council, or
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General Court, until September, 1677, of which the following is a copy from the colony
records : —
" It is ordered by the Artillery Company in Boston, September 7th, 1657 —
"ist. That whereas there is an agreement to order, that every member of this
Company is to pay four shillings per year for their quarterages, into the hand of the
Clerk ; — that whatsoever is due from any of the Company, shall be paid within one
month into his hands who is the present Clerk.
" 2d. It is further ordered by the Company, that for the time to come, every one
who is a member of the Company, shall pay into the hands of the Clerk, upon the
election days, or before, his quarterages for the year past.
" 3d. It is further ordered by the Company, that the training days for this Com-
pany be five yearly, and they to be on the first Mondays of April, May, June, September,
and October, yearly ; and that every officer and soldier is to appear at their colours by
eight of the clock in the morning : and if the Monday prove foul, the Friday after is
appointed.
" 4th. It is further ordered by the Company, that if any shall neglect to appear in
arms four training days together, and not give an account of it to the satisfaction of the
Company, he shall then pay to the Company what is due, both for fines and quarterages,
and have his name put out of the rolls, and no more to be accounted a member of the
Company.
"5th. It is further ordered by the Company, that if any be chosen to any office
in the Company, and hath not borne an higher office in the Company before, and shall
refuse to hold the office he is chosen to, he shall pay what arrears he is behind to the
Company, and have his name put out of the Company's roll, and no longer be acknowl-
edged a member of the Company.
" 6th. It is further ordered by the Company, that the Clerk, without any further
order, shall have full power to distrain for any fine, or quarterages, due to the Company,
which shall be unpaid one month after they are due.
"7 th. It is further ordered by the Company, that the Clerk shall, every training
day, bring the book of the Company's Orders into the field, that it may be there, not
only to call over the Company, but to enter any who is admitted, and enter any orders
which shall be made.
"8th. It is further ordered by the Company, that the Clerk's accounts, yearly,
shall, after the day of election, and before the next training day in September, be audited
by those who were commissioned officers the year past, with the Captain and Clerk
new chosen, that accounts may be delivered into the new Clerks hands.
" 9th. It is further ordered by the Company, that whereas no town training is to
be upon Artillery- days, yet the Commander of the Artillery may have liberty to request
so much favor of any Captain, and he not be a transgressor of the order, to grant it to
meet with his Company upon such days with the Artillery, for the better helping forward
of discipline in the Company.
" loth. It is further ordered by the Company, that a perfect list shall be taken of
members of the Company, and being perfected, shall be called over every training day.
It is also desired by the Company, that these several orders may be presented by Major
Atherlon to the Council for their approbation of them, that so they may carry more
authority with them."
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"April 5th, 1675. I^ was then voted by the Artillery Company, that the orders of
the Company be presented by Thomas Clark, Esq., to the General Court or Council,
for their confirmation.
"John Morse, Clerk,
"The Court, having perused the above written orders of the Artillery Company, do
allow and approve thereof.
"Attest: "Edward Rawson, Secretary''
Rev. Henry Flint, of Braintree, who delivered the Artillery sermon of 1657, came
from Matlock, in Derbyshire, England, to Boston, in 1635. He became a freeman May
25, 1636; was ordained March 17, 1640; married Margery, a sister of Rev. Leonard
Hoar, president of Harvard College, and was settled ip Braintree, where he died
April 27, 1668.
y' Q The officers elected were: Humfrey Atherton (1638), captain;
I (3 CO"Q« J^^^^s Johnson (1638), lieutenant, and Peter Oliver (1643), ensign.
^ ^ Elias Maverick (1654) was first sergeant; John Richards (1644), second
sergeant; William Cotton (1650), clerk; Thomas Dwaite, drummer, and John Audlin
(1638), armorer.
The new members recruited in 1658-9 were : Henry Allen, Richard Baker, Joseph
Belknap, William Dinsdale, Richard Gridley, Thomas Joy, Hudson Leverett, Simon
Lynde, Samuel Maverick, Henry Messinger, Richard Price, Nathaniel Reynolds, Joseph
Rock, John Sunderland, Richard Woodcock.
Henry Allen (1658), of Boston, was a carpenter. He joined the church in May,
1644, and became a freeman in 1648. He was a constable of Boston in 1656. Nov.
29, 1 66 1, at a meeting of the selectmen (six members of the board present, and all
members of the Military Company of the Massachusetts), liberty was granted Richard
Gridley (1658) and Henry Allen (1658) "to erect a wind-mill at^he point before Abel
Porters house and to enjoy the land upon the sea side, . . . they paying yearly every
first of March to the Town Treasurer, two bushels of wheat." In 1672, he is called
"deacon" in the records of Boston. He ser\'ed as selectman eleven years, 1677-87, and
was often on important town committees. On the board of selectmen, he took the
place of Capt. Thomas Lake (1653), who was killed by the Indians Aug. 14, 1676.
He represented Rowley in the General Court in 1674. In 1685, he, with other promi-
nent citizens of Boston, paid the Indians in cancellation of their claim to Deer Island,
Boston Neck, etc., and a deed of the same was given by the Indian chiefs to the town.
Mr. Allen (1658) died Jan. 6, 1696, leaving a large estate, but no will.
Rev. Henry Flint. Authorities: Mather's Charlestown.'' Capt. John Allen united with the
Magndia; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Hist, of Braintree. Company in 1639. The above name in the roll
Henry Allen (1658). Authorfties: Boston is "Sergt Allen," and his surety is Edward
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet; Drake's Hist, of Hutchinson. This would indicate that Mr. Allen
Boston. was a citizen of Boston, and from the relations of
Mr. Whitman (1810), in his History of the Mr. Henry Allen and Mr. Hutchinson, in town
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, Edition afiairs, the name " Henry" has been substituted for
of 1842, calls this person "Dipt. John Allen of <<John."
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Richard Baker (1658), of Dorchester, arrived in America from England, Nov. 28,
1635. He joined the Dorchester church Nov. 4, 1639, and was admitted a freeman May
18, 1642. He was early granted land; was one of the raters in 1647, 1650, and 1660;
selectman in 1653 ; constable in 1663 ; was once chosen a ruling elder, but it does not
appear that he accepted the office. He died Oct. 25, 1689.
The History of Dorchester, from which the above facts are learned, says, " He lived
in the part of the town now known as Savin Hill, and was owner of a large real estate in
Dorchester, a piece of which is now [1859] in possession of his descendants, near his
homestead, at the place mentioned."
He married Faith, daughter of Henry Withington, the ruling elder of the Dor-
chester church.^
Joseph Belknap (1658), of Boston, was a son of Abraham Belknap, who settled in
Lynn in 1637, and removed to Salem. Joseph (1658) Vas born in England, came
to America with his parents, and settled in Boston. He was admitted a freeman in
1665, and was one of the founders of the Old South Church in 1669, from which he took
a letter of dismission to the Hatfield church. He lived in Hatfield from 1682 to 1696,
then came back to Boston.
June 29, 1657, the selectmen let to Joseph Belknap (1658) a small piece of ground
for eight shillings per year. His lease of it was renewed in 1662 for twenty-one years,
and in 1696 was renewed again for a term not exceeding ninety-nine years.
In 1689, he wa^ chosen clerk of the market; in 1690, a tithing-man; in 1691, a
constable, and was continued in minor town offices for several years. He held the office
of fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1679. ^is son, Joseph, joined the Artil-
lery Company in 1692.
Sergt. Belknap (1658) died Nov. 14, 1712, aged eighty-two years.
William Dinsdale (1658), of Boston, was admitted a freeman in 1657. His house
and garden were on Milk Street, nearly opposite the present post-office. The Boston
Town Records first mention him, March 14, 1652-3, as follows: "William Dinsdall and
Isack Collimore, is chosen to look to Cariages and Wheels of the great artilliry, and to
be payd by the seleckt men." He was chosen by the selectmen packer of " fish and
meat," in 1653, and was annually selected until 1679-80.
In 1663, he was aged forty-seven years, at which time he hired an island in Boston
Harbor of John Leverett (1639), for seven years. He died at Barbadoes in 1681, aged
sixty-five years.
Richard Gridley (1658), of Boston as early as 1631, was admitted a freeman April
I, 1634. His residence was on the southeast corner of Summer Street and Cow Lane,
or High Street, and his pasture extended east to Fort Hill It was on this estate first
mentioned that Capt. Samuel Adams, the father of Samuel Adams, lived, and here, in
Joseph Belknap (1658). Authorities : New New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847; Savage's
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1852, 1859; Boston Gen. Diet.; Boston Records.
Records; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church. Richard Gridley (1658). AuTHORmES : Sav-
"[1712. Nov.] 18. Tuesday. Mr Belknap age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records,
buried. Joseph was invited by Gloves, and had a ' See New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1889, p.
scarf given him there, which is the first." — Seioall 279 ci seq , Art., Genealogy of Richard Baker, by
Papers, VoL IL, pp, 367, 368. Edward J. Baker.
William Dinsdale (1658). Authorities:
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1722, the latter was born. Richard Gridley (1658) was a captain in the militia, and a
subscriber toward the free school established in Boston, Aug. 12, 1636. He was disarmed
in November, 1637, being a supporter gf Mr. Wheelwright. His three children, bom
after the last-mentioned event, were named Return, Believe, and Tremble. He furnished
bricks for the fortification at Fort Hill. He held town offices, and for several years was
water-bailiff with Alexander Adams (1652). His sons. Believe and Joseph, joined the
Artillery Company in 1662.
In the Boston Town Records, Richard Gridley (1658) calls himself a "Bricke-
maker." His will of Oct. 19, 1674, was proved the next month.
Thomas Joy (1658), of Boston in 1638, was a house carpenter. In the year 1642,
he was permitted " to set up an howse over his sellar by the water side, in the common
way by his dwelling howse^in the milfield." This was on the southeasterly side ot
Copp's Hill. Thomas Joy (1658) and partner built the first town-house, — which resulted
from a legacy by Capt. Keayne (1637), — and were voted by the selectmen, Jan. 28,
1 66 1, six hundred and eighty pounds in full. For a short time, he resided in Hingham,
and built the Hingham Mills.
Nov. 27, 1676, a great fire occurred in Boston, "at the North end of the town,"
which consumed forty-six dwelling-houses, besides a meeting-house and other buildings.
Among the former was that of Thomas Joy (1658). In an attempt to widen the streets
after the fire, there were differences between Thomas Joy (1658) and the selectmen,
which were settled by referees, Aug. i, 1677.
At the time of the church troubles in Boston in 1646, several members of the
Artillery Company were prominent, especially Thomas Fowle (1639) and David Yale
(1640). The trouble got into the courts; the petitioners for a larger liberty were
convicted, fined, or imprisoned. Mr. Drake, in his History of Boston, p. 297, in
explaining this contention, says, "Thomas Joy [1658], a young carpenter, for some
kind offices to the prisoners, and inquiring of the marshal when he went to search
Mr. Dand's study, if his warrant were in the King's name, * was laid hold on, and kept
in irons four or five days,' which was sufficient to extort a confession of wrong on his
part, as it allowed him to return to the care of his family, ' upon reasonable bail.' Thus,
arbitrary power shows its strength and importance, when those in the more humble
walks of life are accidentally or otherwise thrown within its insolent grasp."
Thomas Joy (1658) was admitted to be a freeman in 1665, and died Oct. 21, 1678.
His son, Samuel, joined the Artillery Company in 1665.
Hudson Leverett (1658), the only son of Gov. John (1639) and Hannah (Hudson)
Leverett who grew to manhood, was born in Boston, May 3, 1640. He was never
admitted to be a freeman, nor did he attain any distinction in the church, which in his
time was the first step to all preference. He married (i) Sarah, daughter of Bezaleel
Peyton, who died June 7, 1679, ^ind (2) about 1692, Elizabeth Myham, a widow, who
survived him, and died Dec. 16, 17 14. Though the son of a past commander of the
Artillery Company, he never held any office in the organization except that of clerk, in
Thomas Joy (1658). AuTHORrriEs: Boston Hudson Leverett (1658). Authorities: Sav-
Records; Savage's Gen, Diet.; Savage's Edition of age's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New £ng.; New
Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng. Eng, Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1850.
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1662-3. Hutchinson, I., 323, says, he "did not support the reputation of his father."
He was crier of the court at quarter-sessions in June, 1687.
He died in the summer of 1694. The will of Hudson Leverett (1658) is on file
in the probate office of Suffolk County, No. 1986, but is not recorded ; it is dated Oct.
10, 1692. His son, John, was the eighth president of Harvard College, and joined the
Artillery Company in 1 704.
Simon Lynde (1658), of Boston in 1650, was bom in London, England, in June,
1624. He was bred to trade in Holland, and after coming to Boston and residing here
several years, — 1650 to 1670, — he returned to London and was engaged in business. He
married, in Boston, Feb. 22, 1653, Hannah Newgate. In Boston Town Records,
April 27, 1655, he first appears as being in arrears to the town forty shillings, for four
years' rent. He was a constable in 1659. He was clerk of the Artillery Company in
1661, first sergeant in 1669, and was a soldier in King Philip's War. In 1672, he
was interested as a land speculator in planting a colony near Stonington, Conn. He
died Nov. 22, 1687.
Samuel Maverick (1658), of Boston, was found here on Noddles Island, in 1630,
by the Massachusetts Company. There is no record of the time of his arrival. By his
deposition, made Dec. 9, 1665, we learn that he was bom in 1602. He had fortified
his island home with four small pieces of artillery prior to Mr. Winthrop's visit, in 1630.
He became a freeman Oct, 2, 1632. In 1635, being too much given to hospitality, he
was required to change his residence and move to the peninstda ; but the order was not
strictly enforced. The same year he went to Virginia to buy com, and arrived home
with two vessels well laden, Aug. 3, 1636. In July, 1637, Samuel Maverick (1658)
entertained Lord Ley and Mr. Vane. Mr. Josselyn says that, July 10, 1638, he went
on shore upon Noddles Island to Mr. Samuel Maverick (1658), who was "the only
hospitable man in all the country; giving entertainment to all comers, gratis." In 164 1,
he was prosecuted for receiving into his house persons who had escaped from prison in
Boston; but in 1645 he made a loan to the town, that the fort on Castle Island might
be rebuilt. He was again prosecuted in 1646, and fined fifty pounds for signing a
petition of "a seditious character" to the General Court. In 1664, he was appointed
by the King a commissioner, to perfect peace in the colonies. His name occurs
repeatedly in the Records of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, but it does not appear
that Mr. Maverick (1658) ever held any position in the colonial militia.
Henry Messinger (1658), of Boston, was a joiner, and was admitted to be a free-
man in 1665. He received a grant of land, Jan. 27, 1640, at Muddy River. The Book
Simon Lynde (1658). Authorities: New continually, as their need require, from the southern
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1866; Savage's Gen. Diet. part of the said island.** — Records of Mass, Bay,
Samuel Maverick (1658). Authorities: F<7/. /., /. 104.
Sumner*sHist. of East Boston; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Winnisimmet Ferry, both to CharlestoMm and
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854; Savage's Boston, was also granted to him forever.
Edition of Winthrop's Hist of New Eng.; Eliot's Mr. Whitman (1810) gives this name as James
Biog. Diet. Maverick. In the oldest copy of the roll, 1680, it
" [April 1, 1633.] Noddles Island is granted to is plainly written, ** Mr Samll Maverick." The tran-
Mr. Samuel Maverick, to enjoy to him and his heirs script of 1 745 gives the name as James Maverick,
forever, yielding and paying yearly at the general which led Mr. Whitman (1810) into an error,
court to the govemour for the time being, either a Henry Messinger (1658). Authorities:
fat wether, a fat hog, or ;f 10 in money, and shall New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1862; Savage's
give leave to Boston and charlettown to fetch wood Gen. Diet
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of Possessions locates Henry Messinger's (1658) house and garden. His lot was that
on which now stands the building of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and in part
that of the Boston Museum. His will of March 15, 1678, gave the estate to his wife,
who at her death gave it to their two sons. The father died previous to April 30, 168 1,
when his estate was appraised. His son, Simeon, joined the Artillery Company in 1675.
Richard Price (1658), of Boston, married, Aug. 18, 1659, Elizabeth Cromwell, only
daughter of Thomas, whom Mr. Savage calls " the prosperous privateersman," and the
Memorial History of Boston designates as " the reformed freebooter." His name, with
that of Simon Lynde (1658) and twenty-four others, is attached to a petition to the
court, October, 1666, in favor of acknowledging the King's authority. He was a free-
man, with prefix of respect, in 1664.
Nathaniel Reynolds (1658), of Boston, was a son of Robert, of Watertown and
Boston, to whom Capt. Robert Keayne (1637) thus refers in his will: "Item, I give
unto our Brother Renolds, shoemaker, senior. Twenty shillings as a token of my respects
to him if he be living two yeares after my decease, not forgetting a word that he spake
publiquely & seasonably in the time of my distresse & other mens vehement opposition
against me."
He married, (i) Nov. 30, 1657, Sarah Dwight, of Dedham. She died July 8, 1663,
and he married, (2) before Feb. 21, 1666, Priscilla Brackett, of Boston. He was
admitted a freeman in 1665, and was in command of the garrison at Chelmsford in
1675-6. On Feb. 25 of that year, the inhabitants of that town petitioned the court to
allow him to remain for their protection. He was interested in the organization of the
town of Bristol, R. I., where he lived for a short time, but later returned to Boston.
May 12, 1675, ^^^ General Court confirmed Nathaniel Reynolds (1658) as lieu-
tenant of the foot company of Capt. William Hudson (1640).
April 27, 1 69 1, the town of Boston granted liberty to Josiah Franklin to erect. a
building eight feet square, upon the land belonging to Lieut. Nathaniel Reynolds (1658),
near the South Meeting-House.
He held town office, was constable in 1655, sealer of leather, or inspector of the
transportation of hides, from 1663 to 1692. He is in the Boston tax list of 1695, but
was then a resident of Bristol, R. I.
Joseph Rock (1658), of Boston in 1652, married (i) Elizabeth, daughter of John
Coggan (1638), which brought him a good estate. He married (2) Mary, daughter of
Rev. John Wilson, of Boston. He became a freeman in 1652, and was one of the
founders of the Third, or Old South, Church. He was elected constable of Boston,
March 14, 1653, and on the 4th of April was fined twenty shillings for not accepting
the office. On the i8th of the latter month, he was re-elected, and again was fined
twenty shillings for refusing to accept. In 1654, he served as clerk of the market, and
in 1655 was a constable. His will of Jan. 18, 1683, was proved on the 3d of January
next following.
Nathaniel Reynolds (1658). Authorities: Joseph Rook (1658). AuTHORrriEs: Hiirs
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1855, 1888; Sav- Hist, of Old South Church; Savage's Gen. Diet;
age*s Gen. Diet.; Shurtleff's Topog. Des. of Boston. Boston Records.
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John Sunderland (1658), of Boston, was a parchment maker ; became a member
of the First Church, April 9, 1643, and a freeman May 10 following. He was unfor-
tunate in business, and, in 1672, made a conveyance of his goods to John Vial, in trust,
for his wife and children. He removed to Eastham, and there died, Dec. 26, 1703, aged
eighty-five years. His will provided for his widow and children.
Richard Woodcock (1658), of Boston, is called in the Records of Massachusetts
Bay, Vol. IV., Part 2, "armorer" in 1661. He was then paid four pounds and nine
shillings for the repairing of the country's arms. He died Nov. 12, 1662.
Rev. John Mayo, of Boston, preached the annual Artillery sermon in 1658.
He came to America in 1638, was admitted a freeman March 3, 1640, and was
ordained to the gospel ministry, as colleague with Rev. John Lothrop, at Barnstable,
April 15, 1640. He removed to Eastham in 1646, where he preached until Nov. 9,
1655, when he was installed as pastor of the Second, or North, Church in Boston. He
held this relation until 1672, when physical infirmities obliged him to resign, and in
1673 he removed from Boston to Barnstable, to reside with his daughter. There, at
Yarmouthport, he spent the remainder of his days in peace and quiet, dying in May,
1676.
^ ^ The officers elected were; Thomas Savage (1637), captain;
JQCQ"00. ^i^'^*™ Davis (1643), lieutenant; Richard Sprague (1638), ensign.
^^ Robert Turner (1640) was first sergeant; John Biggs (1641), second
sergeant; William Cotton (1650), clerk; Thomas Scottow, drummer, and John Audlin
(1638), armorer.
The colony was convulsed this year by the Quakers. A law was passed making it a
capital offence for a Quaker to return into any colony after being banished from it, a
threat that never before had failed of its desired effect. . The first six Quakers who were
banished after its enactment departed and never returned, but Marmaduke Stevenson,
having heard of it in Barbadoes, came 'to Rhode Island, and with his friend, William
Robinson, announced that he was commanded to come to Boston and lay down his life.
Capt. Edward Hutchinson (1638) and Capt. Thomas Clarke (1638), members of
the General Court, entered their dissent against the law. They were not censured or
troubled. The person most conspicuous in doing humane acts toward the persecuted
Quakers was a member of the Military Company of the Massachusetts, Nicholas Upshall
(1637). He fed and sheltered them at the hospitable Red Lion Tavern. He had com-
passion on them when imprisoned, and shared their imprisonment. He was fined, —
banished ; having returned to his home, was imprisoned for two years. When Robinson
and Stevenson were hanged on Boston Common, it was this same Upshall (1637) "who
caused pales to be brought to fence the place, into which they were cast, that so their
bodies might not be preyed upon by the bruit creation."
The new members recruited in 1659-60 were : Hugh Drury, Richard Waldron.
John Sunderland (1658). Authorities: Second Church, by Chandler Robbins; Sprague*s
Savage's Gen. Diet ; Boston Records. Annals of American Pulpit.
Rev. John Mayo. AuTHORmEs : Hist, of the
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Hugh Drury (1659), of Boston in 1640, was a carpenter. He was a member of
the First Church; became a freeman in 1654, and was chosen a surveyor of highways
the same year. He was elected constable of Boston in 1655 and 1656; was appointed
to survey the mill bridge in 1659. He was commissioned lieutenant in Capt. Hench-
man's fifth militia company in Boston, May 16, 1675, and was elected second sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1664, He resided in Sudbury for a short time, — 1641 to
1645, — but returned to Boston. On the corner of what is now Batterymarch Street
and Liberty Square, once stood a well-known ordinary, which in 1673 was known as
the "Blue Bell," and as early as 1674 was jointly tenanted by Deacon Henry Allen
(1658) and Hugh Drury (1659). In 1692, it was called the "Castle Tavern," of which
at his decease Hugh Drury (1659) owned a half.
He married (i) Lydia Rice, who died April 5, 1675, ^^^ (2) Mary, widow of
Edward Fletcher (1643). He died in July, 1689, and was buried with his wife, Lydia,
in the King's Chapel Burial-Ground.
Richard Waldron (1659), of Dover in 1635, was bom at Alcester, Warwick County,
England, in 1615. He was a man of unusual ability and great influence. He was
representative in 1654, 1657, 1661, and very often after for several years, being speaker
from 1666 to 1669 inclusive, 1673, 1674 to 1676, and last in 1679. He was active in
military matters ; became a captain quite early, and served as major in the Indian war
of 1675-6 ; a counsellor under the new form of government of New Hampshire in 1680;
the same year was made commander-in-chief of the militia of the province, and on the
death of President Cutt, in 1681, was at the head of the province until the arrival of a
royal Governor, Cranfield, in October, 1682. He was killed by the Indians, June 27,
1689, under circumstances of the most inhuman cruelt>\ He was a brave man, venerable
in years and public service, who had sustained with honor the highest offices in the
province, and long been one of its strongest pillars.
Rev. John Norton, who preached the Artillery election sermon in 1659, also deliv-
ered the election sermon before the Company in 1644.
On the death of Rev. John Cotton, of Boston, in December, 1652, Rev. John
Norton received a call to succeed him, which, being accepted in 1653, he was installed
July 23, 1656. He occupied the pulpit of the First Church until his decease, April 5,
1663. His wife, a daughter of John Fernsley, of Suffolk, England, joined those who
seceded from the First Church on the ordination of Rev. John Davenport, of New
Haven, as the successor of her husband, and founded the Third, or Old South, Church.
On the I St of April, 1669, she gave by deed the land on which the Old South meeting-
house stands, comer of Washington and Milk streets, and in 1677 she gave the
remainder of her land, and the house in which she resided.
Hugh Drury (1659). Authorities: Hud- Diet.; Sketches of Hist, of New Hampshire, by
son's Hist, of Sudbury; Boston Records; Savage's John M. Whiton.
Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Rev. John Norton. Authorities: Mather's
1877. Magnalia; Maclure*s Life of Norton; Young's
Richard Waldron (1659). Authorities: Chron. ; New Eng. Memorial; Emerson's Hist, of
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1855; Savage's Gen. First Church in Boston.
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^ ^ The officers elected were : Daniel Denison (1660), captain; William
I OOO" I • Hudson (1640), lieutenant; Thomas Lake (1653), ensign. John Webb
(1655) was first sergeant; Thomas Clarke (1644), second sergeant;
William Cotton (1650), clerk; Thomas Scottow, drummer, and John Audlin (1638),
armorer.
Massachusetts had not officially proclaimed either Cromwell or his son as Ix)rd
High Protector, and was tardy in acknowledging allegiance to Charles II. Learning,
however, that the Quakers in England were making complaints against the colonial
government, the General Court adopted a loyal address, in which they represented
"New England kneeling with the rest of your subjects, before your Majesty as her
restored king." A brief but gracious answer was returned, followed by an order for the
arrest of Gens. Goffe and Whalley, the fugitive regicides, who had come to Boston.
The regicides, Lieut-Gen. Edward Whalley and Major-Gen. William Goffe, sat as
judges at the trial of King Charles I. They served under Cromwell during the civil
war and after it, being. Savage says, relatives of the Great Protector. On the Restora-
tion, they fled from England, and arrived at Boston July 27, 1660. They were
courteously received by the Governor, magistrates, and principal men.
The regicides, in February, 1661, proceeded to New Haven, Conn., lived there in
concealment, and in October, 1664, took up permanent residence at Hadley, with Rev.
John Russell. Goffe died about 1679, and Whalley a year or two previously.
The new members recruited in 1 660-1 were : Matthew Barnard, Daniel Denison,
John Hull, Zechariah Phillips, and Daniel Turell.
Matthew Barnard (1660), of Boston, a carpenter, was bom in England. His
father, Bartholomew, of Boston, who, with his family, came to America in 165 1, was also
a carpenter. Matthew (1660) was admitted a freeman in 1673; is called sergeant in
Boston Records, Feb. 29, 167 1-2 ; was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1664,
and a lieutenant in the military company under command of Capt. John Richards
(1644), May 12, 1675.
He died May 9, 1679, aged fifty-four years, and was buried on Copp's Hill.
His brother, Richard, joined the Artillery Company in 1662 ; his son John in
1677 ; his son Thomas in 1681.
Daniel Denison (1660), son of William, of Roxbury, was bom in England in 1612,
being about nineteen years of age when he came to America. He passed the first year
after his arrival in Roxbury with his parents, but removed the following year, 1633, to
Cambridge, his name being on the list of first settlers and church-members. He there
married Patience, daughter of Gov. Thomas Dudley. He took the oath of a freeman April
I, 1634, and in 1635 moved to Ipswich, Mass. He was there chosen deputy in 1635,
1636, and 1637, and also from 1640 to 1652 inclusive. The honor of the speakership
was conferred upon him during the sessions of 1649, and again in the years 165 1 and
1652. He held other local offices between 1636 and 1643, *^^ i^ ^^^ latter year the
Matthew Barnard (1660). Authorities: Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851, 1854, 1869; Sav-
Rccords of Mass. Bay; Savage's Gen. Diet. ; Copp's age's Edition of Winthrop's Hist, of New Eng.;
Hill Burial-Ground, by Bridgman; New Eng. Hist. Eliot's Biog. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay; Denison
and Gen. Reg., 1848. Memorial, Ipswich, 1882.
Daniel Denison (1660). Authorities : New
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town presented him with two hundred acres of land. He held the office of assistant
from 1654 until his decease. In 1637, he was a member of the memorable court which
judged Mrs. Hutchinson and her antinomian sympathizers. He was captain of the first
volunteer train-band of Ipswich, 1636 ; and, in 1643, ^ i^ was reported that a conspiracy
existed among the native tribes against the whites, Capt. Denison (1660), with five
others, was ordered to " put the country into a posture of war." Enlistments were made
in Ipswich and the adjoining towns ; a military company was incorporated, and the town
agreed to pay Major Denison (1660) twenty-four pounds seven shillings annually, to
be their military leader.
Mr. Johnson (1637), in his Wonder- Working Providence, thus speaks of him :
" Their [Essex and Norfolk Regiments'] first Major who now commandeth this regi-
ment is the proper and valiant Major Daniel Denison [1660] ; a good soldier, and
of a quick capacity, not inferior to any other of these chief officers ; his own company are
well instructed in feats and warlike activity."
In 1644, h^ became the first sergeant-major of the Essex Regiment, and, in 1653,
sergeant-major-general, as successor to Gen. Sedgwick (1637).
In 1646, Major Denison (1660) was selected by the General Court, with Deputy-
Gov. Dudley and Hawthorne, with full powers to settle with D'Aulnay, a French Governor
in Acadia. In 1647, he was appointed one of the justices of the inferior court, sitting
at Ipswich. In May, 1658, he was selected by the General Court to codify the laws of
the colony, " to diligently peruse, examine, compare," retaining the plain and good,
and rejecting the obscure and contradictory. In a few months, the work was done and
the laws were printed in one volume. As a compensation for " transcribing the lawes "
the court granted him a quarter part of Block Island. *In 1657, he was appointed to
confer with the dissatisfied people of Maine, which resulted in the jurisdiction of Massa-
chusetts being extended over Kittery, York, etc. Major Denison (1660) was one of the
commissioners of Massachusetts at the Congress of the Confederated New England
Colonies. He was outspoken in regard to the Quakers in 1657, ^^^ was opposed to the
war against the Narragansets. The command of an expedition against the Indians he
declined. During King Philip's War, in 1675, Major Denison (1660) was commander-
in-chief of the Massachusetts forces. Being prevented by illness from taking the field, the
active command devolved on Major Thomas Savage (1637). Oct. 10, 1677, the General
Court granted to Gen. Depison (1660) an island of six or seven acres, opposite the
middle of his farm, for his distinguished services. In 1660, he was captain of the Artil-
lery Company.
Notwithstanding his life was so busy with public matters, he found time to write
and publish, " Irenicon, or Salve for New England's Sore."
Gen. Denison (1660) died Sept. 20, 1682. Mr. Randolph, in 1673, enumerates
him as " among the most popular and well-principled men." His pastor selected as
the text for his funeral sermon, " For, behold, the Lord, the Lord of hosts, doth take
away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread,
and the whole stay of water, the mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the
prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient, the captain of fifty, and the honorable man,
and the counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator." (Isaiah iii. 1-3.)
He was buried in High Street burying-ground, Ipswich, Mass. A heavy slab of red
stone, the inscriptions of which are nearly obliterated, marks his grave.
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John Hull (1660), of Boston, was the son of Robert Hull, a blacKsmith, who was
a brother of Capt. John Hull (1638). He was born Dec. 18, 1624, at Market Har-
borough, Leicester County, England, and came to America in the ship "George," with
his parents, from Bristol, England, arriving Nov. 7, 1635. "He was," says Mather,
" the son of a poor woman, but dutiful to and tender of his mother, which Mr. Wilson,
his minister, observing, pronounced that God would bless him, and although he was
then poor, yet he should raise a large estate." In his diaries, he left accounts which
are of interest, as showing the inner life of a Puritan merchant interested in the military.
He was admitted a freeman May 2, 1649, ^^^ ^^ ^^^ twenty-third year (ii"» 3** mo,
1647) married Judith, daughter of Edmund Quincy.
Massachusetts was the only colony that attempted to coin money. The General
Court authorized John Hull (1660), "a silversmith," and Robert Sanderson, of Boston,
for "melting, refyning and cojning of silver." Three denominations were coined,
shilling, sixpence, and threepence. The first coinage (1652) had only the initials of
New England on one side and Roman numerals, XH., VL, or HI., expressive of value,
on the other. The coinage for thirty years bore the date " 1652." Very soon, however,
the court ordered that all pieces of money should have on one side, " Massachusetts,"
and a pine-tree in the centre, and " New England," with the date on the other. Mr.
Hull (1660) was allowed to take as his pay fifteen pence out of every twenty shillings.
The court soon discovered that Mr. Hull (1660) had a very advantageous contract, and
sought to be released, but Mr. Hull (1660) declined so to do. The mint-master
amassed a large fortune by the profits of his contract. Hannah, his only child who
grew up, married, Feb. 14, 1658, Samuel Sewall (1679), afterward chief-justice of the
province. Mr. Whitman (i8io) repeats the tradition, that when dressed for the
wedding and in presence of the guests, her father placed her in his large scales, and
piled on the silver shillings in the other until the scales balanced. It is said that thus
Judge Sewall (1679) received, with the bride, thirty thousand pounds in New England
shillings.
Capt. Hull (1660) was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1663, lieutenant in 1664,
and captain in 167 1 and 1678. He continued a member of the Company until his
death. He kept a book in which he made minutes of the sermons preached at the
General Court and Artillery elections, in short-hand mostly. He noted the preacher^s
name, text, and place of residence. We are indebted to him for much of our knowledge
concerning the preachers of those early years^ of the Company. Mr. Whitman (18 10)
states that he had one of these note-books, consisting exclusively of sermons. It was of
pocket size, originally fastened by brass clasps, and contained quotations from Latin
and Greek authors, proving that Mr. Hull (1660) was a student, and acquainted with
the ancient languages. One of his maxims, written in English, apparently in the quiv-
ering hand of old age, is, " The affairs of our estate are come to that pass, that though
we be bound to feel them, we have no leisture to report them."
John Hull C1660). Authorities: Records Hull Street, Boston, is named for Capt John
of Mass. Bay; Drake*s Hist, of Boston; Savage's Hull (1660), through whose pasture it was laid out.
Gen. Diet. The ground was conveyed to the town by Judge
•* 1671. I was chosen by the town of Westfield Samuel Sewall and wife, on the express condition
for their deputy for the General Court. I was also that the street should always bear that name. For
chosen by the Artillery Company for their Captain. his wife, Judith, that much-dreaded point of Narra-
The Lord make me diligent and humble ! ** — //uWs gansett Bay, where Neptune exacts his tribute from
Diary. voyagers through the sound, is named.
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Mr. Hull (1660) was appointed a corporal in the militia May 29, 1648; a sergeant
June 28, 1652^ chosen ensign April, 1654; clerk of a company April 25, 1656; was
elected representative for Wenham in 1668; for Westfield from 1671 to 1674, and for
Salisbury in 1679. He was town treasurer in 1660-1, and selectman from 1657 to 1667
inclusive, except 1661. He was treasurer of Massachusetts, 1676 to 1679, and was an
assistant from 1680 until his decease. He was a member of the First Church, but with-
drew, and assisted in May, 1669, in establishing the Third, or Old South, Church, and
was at one time its treasurer. He was promoted to be lieutenant in 1673, and to be
captain in 1675. He gave a legacy of one hundred pounds to Harvard College.
He died Sept. 30, 1683, and his remains were buried in the Granary Burial-Ground.
He was an active, useful, and enterprising citizen.
Zeoharlah Phillips (1660), of Boston, in April, 1660, was licensed by the selectmen
to open a cook shop and sell beer. Aug. 2, 1675, ^^ was killed by the Indians at
Brookfield, when a party under Capt. Edward Hutchinson (1638), going by appointment
to arrange a peace, was treacherously cut off.
Daniel Turell (1660), a blacksmith, came from Instow, England. He appears to
have been in Boston in 1649, when the selectmen voted, that he "shall erect his wharf e
for y® highway before his howse before 3 : i.i : or pay 20s. fine." In 1656, he was
elected constable. In 1659, ^^ ^^wn of Boston bought of John Baker (1644) and
Daniel Turell (1660) the beginning of the present Copp's Hill Burial-Ground. His
residence was between Hanover Street and Hudson's Point, on the shore. He was
elected a selectman March 13, 1675-6, and was called "Ensigne." July 30 of the
same year he is called in town records, "L*" ; March 10, 1683-4, he is called captain.
After the fire of 1679, a special "Watch of the Town" was established. The watch in
the "Conduit quarter," drawn from Capt. Oliver's (1643) and Capt. Davis's (1643)
companies, was under the charge of four citizens, one of whom was Lieut. Daniel Turell
(1660). "Turine" in the records becomes "Turell" after March, 1676 7.
He was admitted a freeman May 19, 1669. He was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1666, and lieutenant in 1676. He served as selectman from 1676 to 1690
inclusive, and was active in town affairs.
He married (i) Lydia Blott, who died June 23, 1659, and, (2) Nov. 10, 1659, Mary,
widow of John Barrell (1643). His son, Daniel, Jr., joined the Artillery Company in
1674. He died in July, 1693, and was buried July 24.
Rev. Samuel Whiting, of Lynn, who was the second pastor of the First Church in
that town, was the preacher of the Artillery sermon in 1660. He was installed there
on the 8th of November, 1636. He was a son of Sir John Whiting, mayor of old
Boston, England. Samuel was born Nov. 20, 1597, and entered Emanuel College in
161 2. He received the degrees of A. B. in 1616, A. M. in 1620, and subsequently D. D.
After taking orders in the Church of England, he became chaplain in a family in Norfolk.
Three years later he accepted a rectorship in Lynn Regis, where, three years subse-
Zeohariah Phillips (1660). Authorities: Daniel Turell (1660). AuTHORniEs : Boston
Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Fifth Report Records; Savage's Gen. Diet
of Boston Rcc. Com., Gleaner Articles, XII. Rev. Samuel Whiting. AuTHORrriEs : Math-
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quently, he was censured by the Bi^op of Norfolk for non-conformity. Again at
Shirbeck, near Boston, he came under censure, and in 1636 he emigrated to America.
Settling in Lynn, becoming a freeman Dec. 7, 1636, he served the First Church as its
pastor until his decease, Dec. 11, 1679. His name and memory are perpetuated in
Whiting School and Whiting Street, Lynn, Mass.
^^ The officers elected were: William Hudson (1640), captain;
J QQ J "2, Thomas Lake (1653), lieutenant, and Robert Turner (1640), ensign.
Thomas Clarke (1644) was first sergeant; William Cotton (165^0),
second sergeant; Thomas Scottow, drummer, and John Audlin (1638), armorer.
Humfrey Atherton (1638), of Dorchester, who was then major-general of the
Massachusetts militia, died Sept. 17, 1661. After having been employed on almost
every occasion of importance to the colony, in peace and war, for thirty years, he was
" killed by a fall from his horse at ye South End of Boston."
The Quaker writers, with their usual prejudice, rejoiced over Major Atherton's
(1638) death as a judgment upon him because he favored their prosecution. Their
harsh and cruel judgment was evidently not indorsed by the people of Massachusetts,
who regarded the death of Major-Gen. Atherton (1638) as a public calamity.
Samuel Shattuck, a Quaker, who had been banished from Salem with the threat of
death should he return, came to Boston, bringing a letter from King Charles to Gov.
Endicott, directing that pending processes against the Quakers should be discontinued,
and that the persons in custody should be sent to England for trial. Shattuck sturdily
presented the letter, wearing his hat, and Gov. Endicott bowed in sarcastic bitterness
to him who was, he said, a greater man than himself.
Aug. 8, 1 66 1, Charles IL was formally proclaimed at Boston, by order of the
General Court, as the "lawful King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, and all
other the territories and dominions thereunto belonging." Later in the year, Mr.
Bradstreet and Mr. Norton were sent to London, with instructions to represent the
colony as his Majesty's loyal and obedient subjects.
Capt John Hull (1660) thus describes the official proclaiming of Charles IL in
Boston : " Eight of the sixth, 1661, being the fifth day of the weeke, after our ordinary
lecture, the soldiers being all in armes, viz : our four companies and the county troop,
the magistrates mounted on horseback, the ministers being present and a multitude of
people. King Charles the Second was proclaimed by Mr. Edward Rawson, Secretary
of State, all standing bare, and ended with, ' God save the King,' and a shout, sundry
volleys of shot from the soldiery, all the guns in the castle, fort and town and ships.
All the chief officers feasted that night at the charge of the country."
The new members recruited in 166 1-2 were : William Howard, George May,
Edward Page, John Pease, and Robert Sanford.
William Howard (1661), of Boston, was, in 1660, a witness to the will of William
Paine, and a legatee, also, therein.
From the Boston Records, under date of April 29, 1667, we learn, "Mr. Will
William Howard (1661). Authorities: Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet
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Howard [1661] hath liberty to keep a wrighting schoole, to teach childeren to writte and
to keep accounts."
Mr. Whitman (18 10) says he came from the city of London. He was first sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1665. He died previous to May 12, 1675, when "Alice,
relict of the late William Howard [1661], petitioned the General Court in regard to
selling his estate."
George May (1661), of Boston, an ironmonger, was admitted to be a freeman in
1665. He held office in the town in 1663-4 and 1674-5, and married, Oct. 6, 1656,
Elizabeth, daughter of William Franklin.
Edward Page (1661), of Boston, was a cooper, and married, about 1652, Elizabeth,
daughter of William Beamsley (1656). Their last child, bom June 7, 1673, was named
Humility.
John Pease (1661), of Salem, was a son of John Pease, who came in the " Francis "
from Ipswich, England, in 1634. The wife and mother, with John, Jr., came over in a
later ship. They settied at Salem. John Pease (1661) became a freeman in 1668, was
active in military affairs, and was promoted to be captain in the militia. He married
(i) Mary , who died Jan 5, 1668, and, (2) Oct. 8, 1669, An Cummings.
Fresh-Water Brook was the name of an inviting territory which anciently belonged
to Springfield. It was set off from the parent town in 1681, and was settled chiefly by
emigrants from Salem. Among these were John Pease, Sr., and John, Jr. (1661), The
emigrants were allowed to become a township in 1683, and took the name of Enfield.
Capt. John Pease (1661) died at Enfield in 1689, aged sixty years. He was
second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1665.
Robert Sandford (i 661), of Boston in 1650, was a brother of John, the school-
master. He was admitted a freeman in 1652. Robert (1661) was highway surveyor for
Boston several years, the last time being in 1676-7.
Rev. John Ward, of Haverhill, was probably the preacher of the Artillery election
sermon in 166 1. In the list of officers and preachers, as prepared by Nathaniel Barnes
(1676) in 1680, the name of the preacher is given as "Samuel Ward." In the transcript
of 1745, "Samuel Ward of Ipswich" is given as the preacher; "of Ipswich" being a
modem addition. There was no minister in New England at that time by the name of
Samuel Ward. The given name, " Samuel," is, perhaps, an unintentional duplication of
the name immediately preceding it in the list, viz., " Samuel " Whiting.
Rev. Nathaniel Ward, of Ipswich, "the Simple Cobler of Agawam," died in 1653.
His son, John, was bom in Haverhill, England, Nov. 5, 1606. He was educated at
Emanuel College, England, and received the degrees of A. B. in 1626, and A. M. in
1630. He came to America about 1649, and became a freeman May 3 of that year.
In 1 64 1, he settled in Haverhill, Mass., and there he remained as pastor of the church
until his decease, Nov. 19, 1693.
John Peate (1661). Authorities: Felt's Annals of Salem, Vol. I., p. 224; New Eng. Hist, and
Gen. Reg., 1849. P- 3«-
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^ ^ The officers elected were: Thomas Lake (1653), captain; Robert
I 002" %. Turner (1640), lieutenant, and Thomas Clarke (1644), ensign. William
*^ Cotton (1650) was first sergeant; Richard Woodde (1642), second
sergeant; Hudson Leverett (1658), clerk; Seth Perry (1662), drummer, and John
Audlin (1638), armorer.
Charles II., the " Merry Monarch " of Great Britain, sent word to the people of
Massachusetts that he confirmed their charter, but that he intended to substitute royal
rule for the theocracy of the Puritans, who had established the town meeting, the locally
governed schools, and compulsory militia duty, as foundations upon which the Common-
wealth was being erected. The clergy, who ruled the colony, were men of narrow but
vigorous intellects, and although they excluded Papists, Episcopalians and sceptics from
office, they permitted some of the British veterans, who had crossed the ocean, and who
were not communicants, to receive military commissions. Many of these citizen-soldiers
were men of heroic deeds and noble thoughts ; men inspired with the liberal ideas and
free traditions of Cromwell's camps ; who had heard the bold words of Hampden and
Sidney. They rejoiced at the royal promise that all persons of suitable character should
be eligible to office, " without reference to their opinion or profession."
Rich and expensive colors were at this time carried by the military companies of
Massachusetts. John Pynchon sold to Ensign Wilton, of Northampton, for the military
company, colors, staff, tassel, and top, for five pounds. The next year he sold to Hadley,
for the use of the soldiers, colors, staff, tassel, and top, for five pounds. These flags were
large, and of costly silk. Expensive flags were used down to the Revolution. Timothy
Pickering, in 1775, censured the enormous waste of silk used for colors, and said,
"Three or four square yards of silk are taken to make one color." When the wind blew
the ensigns had much trouble, and were obliged to gather the flags in folds in their
hands. Mr. Pickering wanted them reduced to about a yard in length. The flag of a
company was called an " ensign," and the bearer was an ensign-bearer, usually called
"ensign," but sometimes "ancient." In the early records of Connecticut, Ensign
Stoughton, of Windsor, is called "Ancient Stoughton."
The new members recruited in 1662-3 were : Richard Barnard, Anthony Checkley,
William Cleifients, John Coney, Believe Gridley, Joseph Gridley, Nathaniel Hunn,
George Nowell, Seth Perry, Return Waite.
Richard Barnard (1662), of Boston, was a brother of Matthew (1660). He was
born in England, and came over with his parents in 1651, He died Dec. 20, 1706.
Anthony Checkley (1662), of Boston, son of William, came to America in 1645
with his uncle, John, from Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England. He was bap-
tized July 31, 1636, and married Hannah, daughter of the celebrated Rev. John Wheel-
wright. His second wife was Lydia Gibbs, widow, daughter of Joshua Scottow (1645).
He was a constable of Boston in 1667-8 and in 1679, and, with Lieut. Turell (1660)
and two others, had charge of the watch in the conduit quarter. In 1683, he was
selected as one of a committee to act with the selectmen in drawing up instructions for
Anthony Checkley (1662). Authorities: "[Oct. 20, 1708.] Capt Anthony Checkley
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg, 1848, 1861; Footers buried in a Tomb in the New Burying place." —
Annals of King's Chapel, Vol. I., p. 89; Province Sewall Paper s^ Vol, II,<, p. 240.
Laws of Mass. Bay, Vol. VII.; Drake's Hist, of
Boston.
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the deputies of the General Court, and Aug. 24, 1685, was elected commissioner to
assess the property and number the people of the town. He was chosen attorney-
general of the province in 1689, and was continued in that office until 1703. He was
confirmed by the General Court, May 12, 1675, ensign of the foot company under the
command of Capt. John Richards (1644). He was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1677, ensign in 1680, and lieutenant in 1683. He died Oct 18, 1708.
Col. Samuel (1678) was son of Ensign Anthony Checkley (1662).
William Clements (1662), of Cambridge, son of William, married Mary, daughter
of Joseph Rock (1658). He was clerk of the Artillery Coftipany in 1663 and 1664.
William Clements (1662) sold, in 1669, twenty-five acres of land which he bought
of Richard Dummer, of Boston, on the highway from Watertown to Roxbury south.
He owned a house and land near Chestnut Hill. He was one of the founders of the
First Church in Newton. He died in 1691.
John Coney (1662), of Boston, was a cooper, and admitted to be a freeman in
1669. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1672. He died Dec. 24,
1690. Mr. Sewall says, "He was buried Thursday, December 25th 1690." From 1668,
when he was elected a constable, until his decease, he held some town office nearly all
the time. Dec. 10, 1678, he was chosen to collect subscriptions for Harvard College
from the members of the Second Church. His son, John, died Aug. 29, 1722, and the
funeral sermon was preached by his son-in-law. Rev. Thomas Foxcroft, who delivered
the Artillery election sermon in 1723.
Believe Gridley (1662) was a son of Capt. Richard Gridley (1658), a brickmaker,
and was bom May 3, 1640. Capt. Richard (1658) died in 1674, and Mr. Savage says
that " Believe and Tremble died before their father."
Joseph Gridley (1662), of Boston, brother of Believe (1662) and son of Capt.
Richard (1658), followed the business of his father, that of brickmaking. His son,
Capt. Richard Gridley, became a member of the Artillery Company in 1695. Joseph
Gridley (1662) held various minor offices of the town from 1660 until his decease.
His will was proved April 14, 1687.
Nathaniel Hunn (1662), of Boston, was a son of George, a tanner, who came to
America in 1635. Nathaniel (1662) was a shoemaker by trade. He lived in Boston
until about 1669, and resided in Wethersfield, Conn., from 1673 ^^ 1693.
George Nowell (1662), of Boston, was a blacksmith. He erected a house "neere
the Conduit" about 1667, and from that time until 1675, when the street was paved,
there was trouble between him and the town in regard to the " stoppage of the watter
course," as given in Boston Records.
Seth Perry (1662), of Boston, bom March 7, 1639, was a son of Arthur (1638),
of Boston. Arthur Perry (1638) was a tailor, a trade which Seth (1662) and his brother
William Clements (1662). Authority: age's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg.
Smith's Hist of Newton. 1853, p. 3' (will of George Hunn, his father).
John Coney (1662). Authorities: Foote's Seth Perry (1662). Authorities: New Eng.
Annals of King's Chapel, Vol. I., p. 93; Boston Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1876, p. 206; Boston Records;
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet Hill's Hist, of Old South Church.
Nathaniel Hunn (1662}. AuTHORmEs : Sav-
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John pursued. Seth (1662) was admitted to be a freeman in 1666. He held town
offices at various times between 1666 and 1690. He appears on the Town Records, the
last time, March 30, 1702, when he was appointed to superintend precautions against
fire. He was one of the founders of the Old South Church, was drummer for the
Artillery Company from 1662 to 1666 inclusive, and was third sergeant in 1685.
Return Waite (1662), of Boston, was a son of Richard (1638), of Boston, a
tailor, who, in November, 1637, was compelled to surrender his arms to Capt. Keayne
(1637). His next child, born July 8, 1639, ^^ named Return. The son succeeded his
father as an officer under the government ; he was a sergeant, in regular pay, from 1674
to 1 68 1, and very prominent in the military display at the funeral of Gov. Leverett
(1639), in 1679. He died in September, 1702, aged sixty-three years.
Rev. John Higginson, of Salem, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1662. He
was a son of Rev. Francis Higginson, the first minister at Salem, and was bom at Clay-
brook, England, Aug. 6, 16 16, and came to New England with his parents in 1629, at which
time he joined the church in Salem. On the death of his father, he was assisted in per-
fecting his education, and at the age of twenty-four years became chaplain at Fort Say-
brook, Conn. In 1 641, he taught school in Hartford, and in 1643 settled as colleague
over the church at Guilford, Conn. From 165 1 to 1659, he ^^ sole charge of that
church. In the latter year, he took passage for England, but the ship was obliged by
stress of weather to put into Salem Harbor. The church in Salem having no minister,
engaged Mr. Higginson for one year, at the expiration of which, in August, 1660, he
became its settled pastor. He continued in that office for forty-eight years, until his
death, Dec. 9, 1 708, when he was ninety-two years of age. He was one of the most
honored of the early clergy in America.
z' z' The officers elected were : John leverett (1639),
I 00 n"4» ^^^s (^643), lieutenant; John Hull (1660), ensign.
^ ^ (^638) was first sergeant; John Richards (1644), 1
The officers elected were: John leverett (1639), captain; William
Hezekiah Usher
second sergeant;
William Clements (1662), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Seth Perry (1662),
drummer.
Intelligence having been received by the General Court that a fleet of war vessels
would soon arrive from London, bringing royal commissioners to inquire into public
affairs, the train- bands were reorganized, and Capt. Richard Davenport (1639) ^^s
placed in command at the Castle. A committee of the General Court, says Mr. Drake,
consisting of Mr. Richard Russell (1644), Mr. Edward Johnson (1637), and Mr. Joseph
Hills, reported, June 9, a bill allowing two barrels of powder per annum, " for saluting
of ships " at the Castle. But one barrel had been allowed hitherto. The report was
made upon a petition of Capt. James Oliver (1640), of Boston, who said, that "now by
Return Waite (1662). Authorities: New Rev. John Hiaginson. Authorities: Math-
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1850, 1877. er's Magnalia; Felt's Annals of Salem; Young's
"[1685-6] Feb 2 ... This day Return Waite Chronicles; Upham's Second Century Lecture;
is by Sentence of Court turned out of his Marshal's Savage's Gen. Diet.
Place, noany complaints coming against him." —
SeuHill Paptrs, VoL /., /. 120.
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the increase of shipping, coming and going, itt proues much to little for the honorable
efecting of the worke." Mr. Hills, who drew up the report, said the committee were of
opinion that one barrel was " to little, considering the increase of shipping beyond what
hath been formerly, and some expense at the time of eleccon of General officers."
The General Court also resolved, that "being informed that some of his Majesty's
ships are on their voyage to these parts, in which are several gentlemen of quality, do
therefore order that the captain of the Castle, on the first sight and knowledge of their
approach, give speedy notice to the honored Governor and Deputy Governor, and that
Captain James Oliver [1640], and Captain William Davis [1643] 2«"e hereby ordered
forthwith to repair on board the said ships and to acquaint those gentlemen that this
Court hath and doth by them present their respects to them, and that it is the desire of
the authority of this place that they take strict order that their under officers and soldiers,
in their coming on shore to refresh themselves, at no time exceed a convenient number,
and that without arms, and that they behave themselves orderly amongst his Majesty's
good subjects here, and be careful of giving no offence to the people and laws of this
place ; and invite them on shore, provision being made for their present refreshment."
The General Court also resolved, that, " forasmuch as it is of great concernment to
this commonwealth to keep safe and secret our patent, it is ordered that the patent, and
duplicate, belonging to the county be forthwith brought into the Court ; and that there
be two or three persons appointed by each House to keep safe and secret the said patent
and duplicate, in two distinct places, as to the said committee shall seem most expedient ;
and that the Deputy-Governor, Major-General Leverett [1639], Captain Clarke [1638],
of Boston, and Captain Johnson [1637], of Wobum, are appointed to receive the grand
patent from the Secretary, and to dispose thereof as may be most safe for the country."
The new member recruited in 1663-4 was Ephraim Turner.
Ephraim Turner (1663) was a son of Lieut. Robert Turner (1640), the innholder.
Ephraim (1663) was bom in Boston, Dec. 13, 1639 > was admitted a freeman in 1666 ;
served as ensign in the Boston company of Capt. James Oliver (1640) from 1675 to
1680, when he was relieved at his request. Ensign Turner (1663) served as lieutenant
in the Narraganset campaign against King Philip in 1676. He married Sarah, daughter
of Major William Phillips (1644), smd through her came into possession of large tracts
of land in the district of Maine. He was, by trade, a brazier. He held town office from
1674 to 1676. It is supposed that he removed eastward about 1680-1.
Rev. Thomas Shepard, of Charlestown, delivered the Artillery election sermon in
1663. He was a son of Thomas Shepard, of Cambridge. The younger was bom April
5, 1635, just previous to the embarkation of his parents, in 1635, for America. He
graduated at Harvard College in 1653 ; married, Nov. 3, 1656, Ann, daughter of William
Tyng (1638) ; was ordained, April 13, 1659, as colleague of Rev. Zechariah Symmes,
and died of small-pox Dec. 22, 1677. He was a man of great learning and influence.
Rev. Urian Oakes, president of Harvard College, pronounced an eloquent eulogy in
Latin, before the alumni and officers of that institution, on Commencement Day in 1678.
Ephraim Turner (1663). Authorities: New ley's Harvard Graduates; Eliot's Biog. Diet.; Bud-
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1885; Boston Records. ington's Hist, of First Church, Charlestown;
Rev. Thomas Shepard. Authorities : Sib- Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit.
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^^ The officers elected were: William Davis (1643), captain; John
I 004" ^* ^"^^ (1660), lieutenant; Hezekiah Usher (1638), ensign. Matthew
^ ^ Barnard (1660) was first sergeant; Hugh Drury (1659), second sergeant;
William Clements (1662), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Seth Perry (1662),
drummer.
Major Thomas Clarke (1638) was appointed, in 1664, a commissioner with Major
John Pynchon, to meet the King's commissioners before New York, and to confer with
them relative to the forces ordered to be raised by Massachusetts to be employed in
recapturing Menhadoes, as New York was then called.
On Saturday, July 23, 1664, two ships of war, the "Elias" and the "Guinea,"
entered Boston Harbor, and were saluted by the Castle, then commanded by Capt.
Richard Davenport (1639). The "Elias" and the "Guinea" had sailed from Ports-
mouth, England, ten weeks before, in company with the "Martin," the "William,"
and the " Nicholas," from which they had become separated by a storm. The first two
ships had as passengers four commissioners and nearly four hundred troops, destined
for a campaign against the Dutch at Menhadoes.
The General Court of Massachusetts promptly raised and equipped a force of two
hundred men, and appointed Hugh Mason and Capt. William Hudson (1640) their
commanders; but, before they left for Connecticut, Major Clarke (1638) wrote that the
Dutch had capitulated to the fleet sent from England, and the colonial expedition was
therefore disbanded.
The new members recruited in 1664-5 were : David Say well and Joseph Turner.
David Saywell (1664), of Boston, probably son of Robert, of Boston, married,
Aug. 15, 1660, Abigail Buttolph. He was admitted to be a freeman in 1666, and held
the office of second sergeant in the Artillery Company in 1668. He died in 1672.
Joseph Turner (1664), son of Lieut. Robert Turner (1643), was born in Boston,
Sept. 7, 1644. His name does not again appear on the Boston Records.
Rev. James Allen, of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1664. He
was bom in England June 24, 1632 ; entered Magdalen Hall March 16, 1649 ; received
the degree of A. M. from New College, Oxford, and was one of its fellows. He arrived at
Boston June 10, 1662, and married (i) Hannah, daughter of Richard Dummer, (2) Eliza-
beth, daughter of Jeremiah Howchin (1641), widow of the second John Endicott, and
(3) Sarah Breck, daughter of Capt. Thomas Hawkins (1638). He was installed as the
teacher of the First Church, Dec. 9, 1668, at the same time that Rev. John Davenport
— whose settlement here caused the formation of the Third, or Old South, Church —
was installed as its pastor. He continued his relation with the First Church, as teacher
or pastor, until his decease, Sept. 22, 17 10.
John Dunton, a London bookseller, who visited Boston in 1686, says, in his Life
and Errors, " I went to visit the Reverend Mr. Allen. He is very humble and very rich
and can be generous enough when the humor is upon him." His house, considered the
oldest stone house in Boston, stood where the Congregational House now stands, corner
David Saywell (1664). Authority: Sav- Annals of American Pulpit; Emerson's Hist, of
age's Gen. Diet. First Church; Hutchinson's Hist, of Mass.; Sav-
Rev. Jamea Allan. Authorities: Sprague's age's Gen. Diet.; Eliot's Biog. Diet.
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of Beacon and Somerset streets. Mr. Allen is said to have owned a larger part of the
territory of Boston than was ever owned by zmf one individual, unless William Black-
stone is an exception. His farm of twenty acres was situated between Cambridge Street,
the water, and the Leverett Street estates.
^ ^ ^ The officers elected were : Thomas Clarke (1638), captain; Richard
J QQ C"Q^ Sprague (1638), lieutenant, and John Richards (1644), ensign. William
^ Howard (1661) was first sergeant; John tease (1661), second sergeant;
Ephraim Turner (1663), clerk, and Seth Perry (1662), drummer.
Gen. John Leverett (1639) was employed to reconstruct the fortifications of Boston.
A report by a committee of the General Court states, concerning the famous sconce of
South Battery^ built where Rowers Wharf now stands, under the brow of what was then
Fort Hill, that the thirteen guns were well mounted, and it was thought to be the
" completest work of the kind " in America. The committee also examined a fort, on
the north side of Boston, at Merry's Point, at the foot of Copp's Hill, which was of
earth, faced with strong timber and mounted with seven guns. A ditch was dug across
the "neck," with a defensive gateway, where Dover Street now crosses Washington
Street. There were two gates, one for vehicles and the other for pedestrians, flanked
by brick walls, banked up with earth, and pierced with embrasures for "sakers." A
vote of thanks was passed to Gen. Leverett (1639), and a grant of one hundred pounds
made to him for his services.
The new members recruited in 1665-6 were : Humphrey Davie, Samuel Joy, John
Mills, Habijah Savage, Thomas Savage, Jonathan Shrimpton, John Taylor, Hezekiah
Usher.
Humphrey Davie (1665), of Boston, was a merchant. Mr. Whitman (1810)
confuses the father and son. Capt. Humphrey Davie (1665) was a son of Sir John
Davie, and came from London in 1662. He was admitted a freeman in 1665, and
represented Billerica in the General Court, because he owned property there, from 1665
to 1669; also Wobum in 1678. He was assistant from 1679 to 1686. Immediately
after this service, he married Sarah (Gibbons) Richards, a widow, of Hartford, Conn.,
whose former husband left her a large estate, which caused Mr. Daviess (1665) removal
thither. He was prominent in town affairs, and was chosen for important duties. In
1663, he purchased the south part of the Bellingham lot, — Tremont Street, between
Beacon and Court streets, — the heirs to which sold it, with a stone house, in 17 10, to
Andrew Faneuil, from whom the estate descended to his nephew, Peter Faneuil.
When the General Court, Oct. 7, 1674, permitted Capt. Edward Hutchinson
(1638) to lay down his "captain's place of the Three County Troop," the court
appointed Mr. Humphrey Davie (1665) captain of that troop. Mr. Davie (1665)
declined to accept the position. In 1675,* when the number of militia companies was
increased from four to eight, Mr. Humphrey Davie (1665) was appointed captain of
one of the new companies. The other new captains were Capt. Thomas Lake (1653),
Mr. John Richards (1644), and Mr. John Hull (1660).
Humphrey Davie (1665). Authorities: ordsof Mass. Bay; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Whitman's
New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1847, p. 169; Rec- Hist A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
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Capt. Humphrey Davie (1665) died Feb. 18, 1689. The administration on the
estate, Dec. 29, 1718, as given by Mr. Whitman (1810), page 176, was on the estate of
Humphrey, son of Capt. Humphrey Davie (1665). The widow of Capt. Davie (1665)
married Major Jonathan Tyng (1670).
Samuel Joy (1665), ^^ Boston, son of Thomas (1658) and Joan (Gallop) Joy, was
born in that town Feb. 26, 1639. He moved to Hingham with his parents, and married,
Nov. 13, 1668, Ann Pitts. Samuel Joy (1665) died in 1670 or 1671. On "the 29th
day of the 4*** month, 1671, An Joy, widow, was appointed to administer upon the estate
of her husband, late of Boston, deceased."
John Mills (1665), of Braintree, son of John and Susanna Mills, removed with his
parents to Braintree — that part now called Quincy — about 1642. John (1665) settled
later in what is now Braintree, and became an influential man in town. He was bom
June 3, 1632, and married, April 26, 1653, Mary Shove.
Habijah Savage (1665), of Boston, son of Thomas Savage (1637), and brother of
Ephraim (1674), of Ebenezer (1682), and of Thomas (1665), was bom in Boston, Aug. i,
1638, and graduated at Harvard College in 1659. He married. May 8, 1661, Hannah,
daughter of Capt. Edward Tyng (1642). He was admitted to be a freeman in 1665, was
captain of a militia company, and died when on a business trip to Barbadoes in 1669.
His widow married Major-Gen. Daniel Gookin (1645).
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Thomas Savage (1665), of Boston, a shopkeeper, son of Thomas Savage (1637)
and brother of Ephraim (1674), of Ebenezer (1682), and of Habijah (1665), was born
in Boston (baptized). May 17, 1640. He married, about 1664, Elizabeth, daughter of
Joshua Scottow (1645). He was an officer in the militia of Boston, and rose to the rank
of lieutenant-colonel of the Boston regiment in 1702, and held it until his decease^ He
served in King Philip's War, became a freeman in 1690, in which year he led one of the
three regiments in Sir William Phips's expedition against Quebec, and was the first field
officer that landed. He wrote a brief accoimt of this expedition, which was printed in
London in April, 1691.
In his will, he mentions his sons, Thomas, Habijah (1699), and Arthur (1738). He
was a member of the Old South Church, first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1674,
and ensign in 1681. He died July 2, 1705.
Jonathan Shrimpton (1665), of Boston, was a son of Edward, of Bednall Green,
and a cousin of Samuel (1670). Jonathan (1665) came to Boston in 1648, and married,
about 1666, Mary, daughter of Peter Oliver (1643). He died in 1673, ^"wl, in 1674, his
widow married Capt. Nathaniel Williams (1667).
Samuel Joy (1665). Authority: Lincoln's "July 2, 1705, Lt Col Thomas Savage dies
Hist, of Hingham. • about 6 p. m."
John Mills (166O. Authorities: Hist of "July ^, . . . Col Savage buried at 7 p.m.
Braintree; Titcomb's Early New England People. Companies in Arms, . . . The Street very much filled
Habijah Savage (1665). Authorities: Sav- with People all along." — Snvall Papers^ Vol, II.,
age's Gen. Diet; Whitman's Hist A. and H. A. //. 133, 134.
Company, Ed. 1S42. Jonathan Shrimpton (1665). Authorities:
Thomas Savage (1665). Authorities: Sav- New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1889, p. 161; Sav-
age's Gen. Diet.; Records of Mass. Bay; Hill's age's Gen. Diet.
Hist, of Old South Church.
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John Taylor (1665), of Cambridge in 1644, was admitted to be a freeman in
1651. He went to England, says Rev. Lucius R. Paige, D. D., in 1671, as a special mes-
senger of the church, to accompany the Rev. Urian Oakes across the Atlantic. In
acknowledgment of his services, the church granted him five pounds. He was the butler
of Harvard College, and perhaps performed other services for that corporation.
His epitaph, now somewhat mutilated, bears testimony to his worth : " Here lyes
the body of John Taylor, aged 73 years, deceased September 6th, 1683. He was a
useful man in his generation, a lover of piety, a lover of learning, a faithful servant of
Harvard Colledg about forty years."
Hezekiah Usher (1665), of Boston, was a son of Hezekiah Usher (1638), and was
bom at Cambridge, Mass., in June, 1639. He married in 1686, Bridget, widow of
Leonard Hoar, who had been president of Harvard College, and daughter of Lady Alicia,
widow of Lord Lisle, the regicide. It was not a happy marriage. He thought she was
too extravagant, and she thought he was not orthodox in his faith. She eml](^rked for
England, and did not return during his life. Judge Sewall recorded her departure,
" 1687, Tuesday, July 12."
Mr. Usher (1665) resided afterward for a time at Groton. In his will, made Aug.
17, 1689, he recapitulates his grievances, and appropriates a sum of money for the publi-
cation of his letters, etc., " as to the evil of having a wife only in name."
Mr. Thomas, in his History of Printing, Vol. II., p. 410, noie^ says, "In 1692, a
respectable man whose name was Hezekiah Usher [1665] was accused of witchcraft, in
consequence of which accusation he was ordered to be confined in the common prison ;
but on account of the goodness of his character, he was by connivance allowed to secrete
himself in the house of a friend, and afterwards to escape out of the hands of his
persecutors, until the delusion or madness of the times in part subsided."
He died at Lynn, July 11, 1697, and Judge Sewall (1679) says his remains were
"brought to Boston and laid in his father's tomb, July 14"*."
Rev. Increase Mather, the second pastor of the Second Church in Boston, delivered
the election sermon in 1665 and 17 10. He was the youngest son of Rev. Richard and
Caroline (Holt) Mather, of Dorchester, and was born June 21, 1639, graduating at
Harvard College in 1656. He went to his eldest brother, Samuel, at Dublin, in 1657,
and there studied for his degree of A. M. He preached in several places, — County
Devon, Isle of Guernsey, etc., — but returned to New England in the latter part of
Ailgust, 1 66 1. On the 8th of September, he delivered his first sermon on our side of
the water in that church — the Second — where he served more than sixty yeafs, though
he was not ordained until May 27, 1664. He was chosen president of Harvard College
in 1685, and filled the office until 1701, when the prevailing dissatisfaction, because he
would not give up the pastorate of the Second Church and reside at Cambridge, so
increased that he resigned the presidency. In the last year of Sir Edmund Andros's
administration, Mr. Mather was sent in disguise on board a ship, and proceeded to
John Taylor (1665). Authority: Paige's Rev. Increase Mather. Authoritiks: Math-
Hist. of Cambridge. er's Magnalia; Histories of Ilarv. Coll.; Sibley's
' Hezekiah Usher (1665). Authorities : New Graduates of Ilarv. Coll.; Life of Cotton Mather;
Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1869, p. 410; Hist, of Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Eliot's Biog.
Middlesex Co., Vol. II., p. 649; Paige's Hist, of Diet.
Cambridge.
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England to intercede with King James. He sailed April 7, 1688, and was absent from
his church and college until May 14, 1692, when he arrived at Boston with Sir William
Phips, the new Governor, who brought the new charter of William and Mary. He died
Aug. 23, 1723, and was buried the 29th, with the greatest marks of esteem and affection.
/'/'/' The officers elected were: James Oliver (1640), captain; Isaac
I QQQ"V^ Johnson (1645), lieutenant, and Richard Cooke (1643), ensign. John
• Newton (1641) was first sergeant; Daniel Turell (1660), second ser-
geant; Ephraim Turner (1663), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Seth Perry
(1662), drummer.
The royal commissioners sent home an account of New England, in which they
said that the commodities of Massachusetts were "fish, which was sent into France,
Spain and the Straits ; pipe, staves, masts, fir-boards, some pitch and tar, pork, beef,
horses and corn, which they sent to Virginia, Barbadoes, etc., and took tobacco and
sugar for payment, which they often sent to England. There was a good store of iron
in this province."
" In Boston," said the same commissioners, " the houses are generally wooden, the
streets crooked, with little decency and no uniformity ; and there neither months, days,
seasons of the year, churches, nor inns are known by their English names." "At
Cambridge, they had a wooden college, and in the yard a brick pile of two cages for
the Indians, where the commissioners saw but one [Indian] . They said they had three
more at school. It might be feared this college might afford as many schismatics to the
church, and the corporation as many rebels to the King, as formerly they had done, if
not timely prevented."
The new members recruited in 1666-7 were : Daniel Brewer, Hugh Clarke, Philip
Curtis, Tobias Davis, Theophilus Frary, Benjamin Gibbs, Laurence Hammond, Thomas
Hull, Richard Jencks, John Paine, Thomas Sanford, William Sedgwick, Thomas
Snawsnell, Thomas Watkins.
Daniel Brewer (1666), of Roxbury, "husbandman," son of Daniel, of Roxbury,
was probably born in England, and married, Nov. 5, 1652, Hannah, daughter of Isaac
Morrill (1638). He became a member of the Roxbury church May 20, 1684.
Daniel, Jr. (1666), died Jan. 9, 1708, aged eighty-four years.
Hugh Clarke (1666), of Watertown in 1640, removed to Roxbury in 1657, and
was admitted to be a freeman in 1660. He became a member of the Roxbury church
Sept. II, 1659. In the records of the Roxbury church, it is related, under date of
Sept 10, 1665, that "Hugh Clark [1666] was called before the church and charged
with telling a lye in the face of the Court, etc. By all which it appeared to the church
that his soul was sick and needed medicine and therefore dispensed a public admonition
unto him." Again, ini the same records, "October 21, 1666, Hugh Clark [1666] had
Daniel Brewer (1666). Authorities: Rox- Hugh Clarke (1666). Authorities: Rox-
bury Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; New Eng. Hist. bury Church Records; Hugh Clark and hb De-
and Gen, Reg., 1853, p. 170 (will of his father). scendants, p. 17.
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a solemn admonition dispensed to him." "November 25, 1666, Hugh Clark [1666]
was forgiven by the church." "June 8, 1673, Hugh Clark [1666] was solemnly admon-
ished." " 14th of February 1674, Hugh Clark [1666] was reconciled to the church."
He died July 20, 1693, about eighty years of age.
Philip Curtis (1666), of Roxbury, son of William, of Roxbury, was bom in England.
He married, in 1658, Obedience Holland, of Dorchester. He was a lieutenant in a
militia company of Roxbury prior to 1670. He was lieutenant of Capt. Henchman's
(1675) company, which left Boston Nov. i, 1675, for the purpose of rescuing two boys
whom the savages had captured at Marlborough. The savages were overtaken near
Grafton; a fight ensued; the boys were rescued, but Lieut. Philip Curtis (1666) and
several of his comrades were killed. He held the office of second sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 167 1.
Tobias Davis (1666), of Roxbury, blacksmith, married Sarah, daughter of Isaac
Morrill (1638). She died Jan. 23, 1649, ^^^ ^^ married, Dec. 13 next following,
Bridget Kinsman. Tobias Davis (1666) succeeded to the business and estate of his
father-in-law. The latter included much of the tract bounded by Dudley, Warren,
St. James, and Washington streets. He served in the militia as ensign, and was first
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1668. He died April 25, 1690.
Theophllus Frapy (1666), of Boston, cordwainer, son of John Frary, of Dedtam,
was bom in England. He resided in Dedham until he was admitted an inhabitant of
Boston, Feb. 23, 1656-7. His first town office was that of surveyor in 1659-60, and
he was selectman from 1679 to 1687 inclusive, and in 1689. He represented Boston in
the General Court from 1689 to 1695 inclusive, and in 1699. He was one of the
founders of the Old South Church in 1666, and was violently opposed to the Episcopal
Chiu-ch. In 1688, Randolph endeavored to establish worship of that form, and wrote
in urgent terms to the Bishop of London on the subject.
Mr. Hutchinson in a note observes, " A dispute happened at the grave of one Lilly.
He had left the ordering of his funeral to his executors. They forbade Mr. Ratcliffe,
the Episcopal rector, performing the service for burial. Nevertheless he began. Deacon
Frary [1666] interrupted him and a stop was put to his proceeding. The Deacon was
complained of, and besides being bound to his good behavior for twelve months, it was
thought the process would cost him one hundred marks." Mr. Lillie was Capt. Frary's
(1666) son-in-law.
Capt. Frary (1666) was elected deacon of the Old South Church, Nov. 6, 1685.
He was prominent in town matters, and served on various special committees. Theoph-
ilus Frary (1666) was commissioned by the General Court, May 12, 1675, lieutenant of
the eighth foot company, which was commanded by Capt. John Hull (1660). In 1683,
Philip Curtis (1666). Authorities: Sav- "[1691] Sabbath Oct. 25, Capt Frary's voice
age's Gen. Diet.; Drake's Hist, of Roxbury. failing him in his own Essay, by reason of his Palsie,
Tobias Davis (1666). Authorities: Drake's he calls to me to set the Tune, which accordingly I
Hist of Roxbury; Savage's Gen. Diet. doe: 17, 18, 19, 20 verses, 68*^ Psalm, Windsor
Theophiius Frary (1666). Authorities: Tune." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, L, p, ^v^i,
Boston Records, Foote's Annals of King's Chapel; "Oct'r 17, 1700, Capt Theophiius Frary expires
Hill's Hist, of Old South Church ; Records of Mass. about 3 aclock past midnight." — S^wall Papers^
Bay; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Whitman's Hist. A. and Vol, IL^ p. 23.
H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
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he is called in the Records of Massachusetts Bay, " Captain." He held the office of
ensign in the Artillery Company in 1674, of lieutenant in 1675, and of captain in 1682.
He died Oct. 17, 1700 On the death of his father-in-law, Jacob Eliot, the house and
garden of the deceased, situated on the southwest comer of Washington and Boylston
streets, became the property and residence of Theophilus Frary (1666).
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Benjamin Gibbs (1666), of Boston, merchant, first appears at Boston in 1662, and
married Lydia, daughter of Joshua Scottow (1645). He was admitted to the First
Church July 13, 1662; became a freeman in 1666; was a founder and member of the
Old South Church in 1669, and in 1673 donated fifty pounds to Harvard College.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says, " Josselyn speaks of his [Gibbs*s] new house as being
a stately edifice, which it is thought, will stand him a little less than ;£3ooo, before it be
fully finished." This costly house was near Fort Hill, and belonged to Col. Robert Gibbs.
Capt. Benjamin (1666) served on Connecticut River in King Philip's War, in 1676,
and died soon after. His widow married (i) Anthony Checkley (1662), attorney-general,
and (2) William Coleman (1676).
Laurence Hammond (1666), of Charlestown, was admitted a freeman in 1661, and
united with the church in Charlestown, April 29, 1662. He was elected recorder of the
town, and served from Jan. 27, 1672-3, until the election of Mr. James Russell, Jan. 14,
1677-8. Mr. Hammond (1666) was chosen lieutenant of the Charlestown company.
May 27, 1668, and was promoted to be captain of the same, Oct. 12, 1669. In March,
1 680-1, the Charlestown train-band was divided into two companies, one of which was
under the command of Capt. Laurence Hammond (1666). He was one of a few who,
in 1686, were unwilling "to lift hand or voice" against Andros, " the representative of
the crown " \ on account of which he was deprived of his military command. His diary
is preserved by the Massachusetts Historical Society.
He was a selectman of Charlestown, representative of that town from 1672 to 1677
inclusive, and clerk of the courts and registrar of probate and deeds under Andros. He
removed jto Boston July 10, 1692, and died July 25, 1699. He was second sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1667, ensign in 1670, and heutenant in 1672.
Thomas Hull (1666), of Boston, was a cooper. He married Hannah Townsend
in 1657, about which time he bought of Capt. James Johnson (1638) what is now the
corner of Batterymarch Street and Liberty Square, where stood a well-known ordinary, —
the "Blue Bell," afterward the " Castle Tavern." In 1674, Hugh Drury (1659) occu-
pied a part of the building.
Administration was granted on the estate of Thomas Hull (1666), deceased, Aug.
10, 1670. His widow married Lieut. Richard Way (1642).
Richard Jencks (1666), of Boston, was admitted to the Second Church, Oct. 29,
1682, and became a freeman in 1683.
Benjamin Gibbs (1666). Authorities : Rec- Co., Vol. I., p. 195 ; Frothingham's Hist, of Charles-
ordsof Ma8S.Bay; Savage's Gen. Diet. ; Hill's Hist. town; Mather's Magnalia. Vol. II., p. 91; Mem.
of Old South Church; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. Hist, of Boston, Vol. H., p. 311, ei seq.
A. Company, Ed. 1842. Thomas Hull (1666). Authorities: Sav-
Laurenoe Hammond (1666). Authorities: age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records.
Savage's Qen* Diet; Hurd's Hist of Middlesex
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John Paine (1666), of Boston, son of William, was born in England. He came to
America in 1635, when three years of age, with his parents, who settled in Ipswich.
They removed to Boston, and the father dying in 1660, left an only son, John (1666).
John Paine (1666) married, in March, 1659, Sarah, daughter of Richard Parker (1638).
There is a tradition that he died at sea, after conveying, Dec. 29, 1674, some estate
to his niece, Hannah, daughter of Samuel Apple ton, wife of William Downe (1716).
Thomas Sanford (1666), bom in December, 1644, was a son of Thomas, of Dor-
chester. He was admitted a freeman in 1669, and removed to New Haven, where he
owned real estate in 1685. ^
William Sedgwick (1666), son of Robert (1637), of Charlestown, was probably
bom in that town. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Samuel Stone. He became
mined, morally, by service in the British army, and after some years of abandonment of
his wife she petitioned for a divorce in May, 1673. Having removed to Hartford,
Conn., she was released, by vote of the General Court of Connecticut, in October, 1674,
from the "unchristian bondage." Sept. 7, 1668, William sold all right in his father's
estate to Francis Willoughby (1639).
There is a tradition that William died on the retum voyage from the West Indies to
Boston.
Thomas Snawsnell (1666) was a merchant in Boston in 1663, and is probably the
" Mr. Thomas Snossall " who was elected constable for Boston, March 14, 1669-70. He
was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1670.
Thomas Watkins (1666), of Boston, in a deed, October, 1653, 's called a " tobacco
maker." He became a freeman in 1660, and was clerk of the Artillery Company in
1668. He owned a plantation on the Kennebec, which he sold in 1669, and died Dec.
16, 1689.
Rev. Edmund Brown, of Sudbury, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1666.
He came over from England in 1637; was admitted a freeman May 13, 1640; was
ordained the first minister of Sudbury in August, 1640, and continued as pastor until
his decease, June 22, 1677. He married, about 1645, Anne, widow of John Loveren,
of Watertown, but left no children.
Mr. Brown's real estate consisted of three hundred acres, besides a grant in Framing-
ham from the General Court. He hunted and fished, and it is said was a good angler.
He was a musician, and in his will speaks of his '* Base Voyal," etc. He left fifty pounds
to establish a grammar school in Sudbury, and one hundred pounds to Harvard College.
A portrait of Rev. Mr. Brown was owned by the late Henry A. Whitney, of Boston.
John Paine (1666). Authority: Savage's Thomas Watkins (1666). Authority: Sav-
Gen. Diet. age's Gen. Diet.
William Sedgwick (1666). Authorities: Rev. Edmund Brown. Authorities : Math-
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Wyman's Genealogies and er*s Magnalia; Hudson's Hist, of Sudbury; Sav-
Estates of Charlestown. age's Gen. Diet.; Sprague's Annals of American
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y'y^ Q The officers elected were: Isaac Johnson (1645), captain; John
I 007"O. Richards (1644), lieutenant; Richard Woodde (1642), ensign. Moses
• Paine (1644) was first sergeant; Laurence Hammond (1666), second
sergeant; Ephraim Turner (1663), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Joshua
Hughes, drummer.
The new members recruited in 1667-8 were : Freegrace Bendall, Samuel Bosworth,
George Broughton, William Kent, John Ratcliff, Nathaniel Williams.
Freegrace Bendall (1667) was the eldest son of Edward Bendall (1638), and was
baptized July 5, 1635. March 11, 1666-7, he applied for a lot to build a house upon,
and, Aug. 26, 1667, the selectmen reported that he had been accommodated "with a
piece of ground on Fort Hill as appears by deeds [lease] of May 27, 1667," with the
privilege to wharf out upon the flats. In 1668-9, he served the town as constable, and
in 1670 was made clerk of the Superior Court. For some years prior to his death, the
town allowed him and others to plant upon the unoccupied portion of Fort Hill.
He married Mary, daughter of Francis Lyall ( 1640), and, with her, was drowned, June
6, 1676, while returning from Noddles Island to town, by the overturning of his boat in a
sudden squall. They left eight children, " fist of which so small not able to shift for
themselves" ; whereupon the town, March 13, 1681-2, remitted the twenty shillings per
annum required to be paid by the lease of Aug. 26, 1667, and the house and land were
sold for the benefit of the children.
Freegrace Bendall (1667) was clerk of the Company from 1669 to 1672 inclusive,
and ensign in 1676.
Samuel Bosworth (1667) was a son of Zacheus (1650), of Boston, and was bom
March 4, 1643. He married Mercy, daughter of Thomas Bumstead (1647). "Widow
Franke" was approved by the selectmen, April 23, 1677, to keep a house of entertainment
"provided y' Samuell Bosworth [1667] keepe y* house or some other carefull & Suffitient
man to manage it." In 1678, Clement Grosse was licensed, "provided y' Samuel
Bosworth [1667] drawe the beere," to sell "beere & syder." He was employed by
" Widow Franckes" in 1679, but in 1680 was himself licensed to sell beer and cider. In
1681, the license was granted to Widow Bosworth, implying the death of Samuel (1667)
in the latter part of 1680.
George Broughton (1667) resided in Massachusetts in 1667, but was of Dover or
Kittery in 1680. In 1670, he was at Berwick. Mr. Hubbard, in his Indian Wars,
mentions George Broughton (1667) as of Salmon Falls in 1675. The same year, he had
command of the forty men sent from Boston and Essex County for the better security
of Dover. He was captain of a company at Kittery in 1682. He is mentioned in the
Boston Town Records of Aug. 18, 1690. He had died May i, 1691, as Widow Broughton
is then named in the records. They had children bom in Boston in 1667, 1670, 1672,
1673, and 1677.
Freegrace Bendall (1667). Authorities: caped by the help of an oar." — SewaU^s Diary^
Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Vol, /., /. 13.
<*[i676] Tuesday June 6. Mr Bendall, Mrs Samuel Bosworth (1667). Authorities:
Bendall, Mr James Edmunds and a Quaker female Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet,
were drowned; their boat (in which coming from George Broughton (1667). Authorities:
Nodles Hand) being overset, and sinking by reason Boston Records; Records of Mass. Bay.
of ballast. Mr. Charles Lidget [1679] hardly es-
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William Kent (1667), of Boston in 1662, had permission of the selectmen, Nov.
27, 1665, "to keep a Cooke Shop," which was renewed April 27, 1668. He continued
in this business, licensed annually, until April 25, 1681, when he was approved by the
selectmen to keep a house for public entertainment In 1677-8, he was clerk of the
market. He is recorded as innholder May i, 1691, but June 26, 1693, the license is
given to Hannah Kent. William Kent (1667) was first sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 167 1 and ensign in 1673. He died July 9, 1691.
John Ratcliff (1667), of Boston, was a bookbinder. "An English binder, John
Ratlife (or Ratcliff e), whom a prospect of work on the Indian Bible brought to New
England, was employed by Mr. Usher [1638], and paid two and sixpence per Bible, he
finding 'thread, glue, pasteboard, and leather claps,' for himself. In 1664, he addressed
a memorial to the commissioners of the United Colonies, complaining of the insuffi-
ciency of this pay. 'I finde by experience,* — he writes, from Boston, Aug. 30
[1663], — 'that in things belonging to my trade, I here pay iSs, for that which in
England I could buy for four shillings, they being things not formerly much used in this
country.' " *
Nathaniel Williams (1667), of Boston, son of Nathaniel Williams (1644), was born
in Boston, Sept. 25, 1642. He married (i) Mary, daughter of Peter Oliver (1643)
and widow of Jonathan Shrimpton (1665). He was admitted a freeman in 1676 and had
a grant of land in 1679. H^> ^^^ ^is father (1644), was a commissary in King Philip's
War. He was a member of the Old.Spjith Church, and was elected deacon Oct. 15, 1693.
He was a constable of Boston in *ir6 77-^8 .;..^uryfeyor,^ 1684-5 l the first named of the first
board of overseers of the poor, chosen in the town of Boston March 9, 1 690-1, and
selectman in 1692-3. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1676, ensign
in 1684, second sergeant in 1690, and lieutenant in 1693.
Rev. Samuel Danforth, of Roxbury, delivered the Artillery election sermon. He
was bom in Framingham, Suffolk County, England, September, 1626, and came over
with his father, Nicholas, of Cambridge, in 1634. His mother died when he was about
three years of age. Samuel graduated at Harvard College in 1643, was admitted a
freeman in 1647, and attained some reputation as an astronomer and as a poet,
publishing almanacs from 1646 to 1649 inclusive. On the 24th of September, 1650,
he was ordained as colleague to the Rev. John Eliot, pastor of the First Church in
Roxbury, and the so-called "Apostle to the Indians." He was married, Nov. 5, 1651,
to Mary, daughter of the Rev. John Wilson, of Boston, brother-in-law of Capt. Robert
Keayne (1637). He died Nov. 19, 1674, aged forty-eight years. His widow married
Joseph Rock (1658), of Boston, and, surviving him, died Sept. 13, 17 13, aged eighty-
one years. *
William Kent (1667). Authorities : Boston days, very pltasant weather. Capt. Williams [1667]
Records; see Records of Mass. Bay, Vol. IV., p. 302. buried; Bearers, Col. Checkley, Capt Hill, Mr.Tay,
Nathaniel Williams (1667). Authorities: ^lq^ — Sewall Papers,
Hist of Old South Church; Boston Records. Rev. Samuel Danforth. Authorities: Am.
" Lords Day Dec. 12, 1714: Neither Capt Bel- Quarterly Register, VHL; Drake's Hist, of Rox-
char nor Capt Williams abroad. . . . [Dec. 13] I bury; Sixth Report of Boston Rec. Com.; Sibley's
visited Capt Williams [1667], who has been very Harv. Graduates; Mather's Magnalia; Sprague's
sick since last Wednesday. Tells me he was 71 Annals of American Pulpit,
years old that day my son was ordain'd. Desires ^ Mem. Hist, of Boston, Vol. I., p. 469.
Prayers. . . . [Dec. 25] Shops open &c. as on other
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The officers elected were : Thomas Savage (1637), captain; Richard
Cooke (1643), lieutenant; Moses Paine (1644), ensign. Tobias Davis
(1666) was first sergeant; David Saywell (1664), second sergeant;
Thomas Watkins (1666), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Joshua Hughes,
drummer.
The Third Congregational Church in Boston, now usually styled the Old South
Church, was formed at Charlestown, on the 12 th and i6th of the third month, /. e., of
May, 1669, O. S. The original members or founders of this church were fifty- two in
number ; twenty-nine were males and twenty-three females. Of the twenty-nine males,
the following-named seventeen persons were members of the Military Company of the
Massachusetts : —
Theodore Atkinson (1644). Peter Oliver (1643).
Joseph Belknap (1658). Seth Perry (1662).
Peter Brackett (1648). Joseph Rock (1658).
Thomas Brattle (1675). Thomas Savage (1637).
Joseph Davis (1675). Joshua Scottow (1645).
William Davis (1643). Benjamin Thurston (1675).
Theophilus Frary (1666). Hezekiah Usher (1638).
John Hull (1660). John Wing (1671).
John Morse (167 1).
The new members recruited in 1668-9 were : John Crafts, Thomas Foster, Joseph
Lyall, Edward Tyng, Jr.
John Crafts (1668), of Roxbury, son of Griffin Crafts, of Roxbury, who came with
Winthrop in 1630, was bom in Roxbury July 10, 1630, the earliest bom in town,
according to town records. He married, (i) June 7, 1654, Mary Wheelock, who died
in November, 1667, and, (2) March 30, 1669, Mary Hudson, of Lynn. He died Sept
3i 1685.
Thomas Foster (1668), of Roxbury, son of Thomas Foster, of Weymouth and
Braintree, and probably a nephew of Hopestill (1642), was bom at Weymouth Aug. 18,
1640. He moved to Roxbury about 1662, and removed to Cambridge about 1672.
He married, Oct. 15, 1662, Sarah Parker. On the court files of 1678, he is styled
"physician." He died Sept. 16, 1679, according to the town record, — or Oct 28, 1679,
as inscribed on his headstone, — " aged 39 years."
Joseph Lyall (1668), of Boston, son of Francis Lyall (1640), was bom in Boston,
March 14, 1654. Mr. Farmer says that Joseph was a lawyer. He does not appear to
be mentioned in the records of Boston.
Edward Tyng, Jr. (1668), son of Major-Gen. Edward Tyng (1642), was born in
Boston, March 26, 1649. He was a lieutenant in Capt. Davenport's company during the
Narraganset expedition. Mr. Drake, in the Old Indian Chronicle, says : " Before our
John Crafts (1668). Authorities: Savage's Edward Tyng, Jr. (1668.) Authority: Sav-
Gcn. Diet.; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1880. age's Gen. Diet.
Thomas Foater (1668). Authority: New
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men came up to take possession of the Fort, the Indians shot three bullets through Capt
Davenport [son of Richard (1639)], whereupon he bled extreamely, and immediately
called for his Lieutenant, Mr. Edward Tyng [1668], and committed the charge of the
Company to him."
In 1680, Lieut. Tyng (1668) removed to Falmouth (Portland), and soon after
married Elizabeth Clark. He was in command of Fort Loyal in 1680 and 1681 ; a
councillor and magistrate under President Danforth ; in 1686, was one of the council of
his brother-in-law, Gov. Joseph Dudley (1677), and afterward under Andros, who
made him lieutenant-colonel. He commanded in the province of Sagadahoc in 1688
and 1689.
After Nova Scotia was conquered, he was made Governor of Annapolis, and on his
voyage to that colony he was taken by the French, and carried to France, where he
died. Administration on his estate was granted his brother, Jonathan, in April, 1701.
Rev. John Wilson, of Medfield, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1668.
He was a son of Rev. John Wilson, the first pastor of the First Church in Boston, and a
nephew of Capt. Robert Keayne (1637). Rev. John, Jr., was bom in England in
September, 162 1 ; graduated at Harvard College in its first graduated class, 1642 ; joined
the First Church in Boston, March 3, 1644, and was ordained as colleague with Rev.
Richard Mather, at Dorchester, in 1649. He settled at Medfield in 165 1, and there
preached until his decease, Aug. 23, 169 1.
>. >. The officers elected were : Peter Oliver (1643), captain; Richard
J OOQ^VQ^ Woodde (1642), lieutenant; Richard Way (1642), ensign. Simon
^ ' Lynde (1658) was first sergeant; Ephraim Turner (1663), second
sergeant; Freegrace Bendall (1667), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Joshua
Hughes, drummer.
March 14, 1669-70, Capt. Peter Oliver (1643) was chosen "sealer of waights &
Measures," as appears by the Boston Town Records. April 16, 1670, it is recorded in
them, that "vpon the decease of Cap* Peter Olliuer [1643] Cap' James Olliuer [1640]
is chosen sealer of waights & measures."
He died while in command of the Artillery Company, — the second instance of the
kind, the first being that of Major-Gen. Gibbons (1637), who died Dec. 9, 1654.
The new members recruited in 1669-70 were : James Russell and Edward
Shippen.
James Russell (1669), of Charlestown, bom Oct. 4, 1640, was the eldest son of
Hon. Richard Russell (1644), who settled in Charlestown in 1640. James (1669)
married (i) Mabel, daughter of Gov. Haynes (1639), of Connecticut, and (3) Mary,
daughter of Henry Walcott. His fourth wife was Abigail (Hathorne) Curwin. He was
admitted a freeman in 1668; was representative in 1679; treasurer of the colony, 1680
Rev. John Wilson. Authorities: Savage's Hist, of Middlesex Co.. Vol. I., pp. 2S, 29; New
Gen. Diet; Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1875; Savage's Gen.
Tilden's Hist, of Medfield. Diet.; Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown.
JametRuM6ll(i669). Authorities: Hurd's
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to 1685 ; judge of prpbate, June 18, 1692 ; judge of the Court of Common Pleas, 1692 to
1707; one of the Governor's council, 1692 to 1708, and a member of the Council of
Safety in 1689. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1672.
A slab in the burying-ground in Charlestown, still standing, has upon it this inscrip-
tion : " Here lies interred the body of James Russell Esqr Son of Richard and Maud
his wife, who was bom in this town Oct. 4, 1640, and was elected Counsellor for the
Colony in the year 1680. He was annually chosen saving those few years in the reign
of King James when the people were deprived of that privilege. He also served God
and his Country in many other eminent stations as a Treasurer, a Judge, and in other
places of great trust, all which he discharged as becomes a faithful steward. He
exchanged Earth for Heaven on Thursday April 28, 1709."
Edward Shippen (1669), the son of William Shippen, was born in England in
1639. He came to New England in 1668, and settled in Boston, where he engaged in
mercantile pursuits with great success. He owned a house and two acres of ground,
which included what is now Tremont Row, and a part of Scollay Square. He bought
this property, previously owned by David Yale (1640), who purchased it of Edward
Bendall (1638), in 1678, and sold it in 1702. He was a member of the church, and a
popular citizen until 167 1, when he married Elizabeth Lybrand, a Quakeress, and joined
the Society of Friends. He became at once a mark for New England intolerance and
fanaticism, and was forced to take his share of the " jailments" and scourgings which
were visited upon his sect In 1693, a meteor appeared in the Massachusetts atmos-
phere, and was made the signal for a fresh persecution of Quakers and Baptists, during
which Mr. Shippen (1669) was banished. He went to Philadelphia, bought a lot, built
a house, and by the end of 1694 had closed up his business in Boston and removed his
family and effects to the new city, having first erected a memorial " on the green," near
a " pair of gallows, where several of our friends had suffered death for the truth and were
thrown into a hole."
Mr. Shippen (1669) was a man of wealth, talents, and high character, and his
mansion was a " princely place." He soon stepped to the front in the new community,
and Penn lavished honors and offices upon him. He was early chosen to the assembly,
and was its speaker in 1695 ; the first mayor of Philadelphia under the charter of 1701,
and in 1702-4 president of the council after Andrew Hamilton's desith, and fx-offia'o
deputy-governor of the province until Penn seiit over his son, William, Jr., and John
Evans, to supersede him.
In 1704, Mr. Shippen (1669) married his third wife, Elizabeth James, and as she
was not a Quakeress he withdrew himself from the society, but continued on good terms
with it, and prominent in public affairs, until his death, Oct. 2, 17 12,
Rev. Samuel Torrey, of Weymouth, delivered the Artillery election sermon of
1669. He was a son of Capt William Torrey (1641), who came over in 1640, bringing
his son, Samuel. They came from Combe St. Nicholas, Somerset County, England, and
settled in Weymouth. He entered Harvard College, but left at the expiration of three
years. He continued his studies, however, and was ordained Feb. 14, 1665, ^^ succeed
Edward Shippen (1669). AirrHORrriEs : Sav- Rev. Samuel Torrey. Authorities: Sav-
age's Gen. Diet; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. age's Gen. Diet.; Eliot's Biog. Diet.
Company, Ed. 1843.
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Rev. Thomas Thacher at Weymouth. He preached the election sermon before the Legis-
lature in 1674, 1683, and 1695, an honor conferred in no other instance in Massachu-
setts. He was twice chosen president of Harvard College, but declined both elections.
He married, (i) May 15, 1657, Mary, daughter of Edward Rawson, and, (2) July 30,
1695, Mary, widow of William Symmes.
He was admitted a freeman in 1669, and, having preached more than fifty years,
died April 21, 1707, aged seventy-five years.
^ The officers elected were: John Levereft (1639), captain; John
1 070" I • Richards (1644), lieutenant; Laurence Hammond (1666), ensign.
• Elisha Hutchinson (1670) was first sergeant; Thomas Snawsnell (1666),
second sergeant; Freegrace Bendall (1667), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and
Joshua Hughes, drummer.
The new members recruited in 1 670-1 were : Elisha Hutchinson, Thomas Norman,
Samuel Shrimpton, and Jonathan Tyng.
Elisha Hutchinson (1670), son of Capt. Edward (1638), was bom in Boston,
Nov. 16, 1 64 1. He was admitted a freeman in 1666; represented Boston in the
General Court from 1680 to 1683; was selectman from 1678 to 1687 inclusive, except
1681 ; assistant in 1684, 1685, and 1686; was one of the council in 1689, and under
the new or provincial charter, in 1692, he was a councillor, and was continued in that
office until his death, Dec. 10, 171 7. He was a captain in the Boston militia, and
sergeant-major of the regiment, succeeding John Richards (1644), and was the last
person who held that office. On the reorganization of the militia, he was made major
of the Suffolk Regiment under Col. Shrimpton (1670) ; in 1694 was promoted to be
lieutenant-colonel, and in 1699 to be colonel, which office he held until 1703. In 1692,
he was appointed commander-in-chief of the forces sent against the French and Indians,
then in arms in the Province of Maine, and in 1702 was commander of the Castle.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1670, ensign in 1671, lieutenant in
1674, and its captain in 1676, 1684, 1690, and 1697. Mr. Whitman (1810) adds,
Col. Hutchinson (1670) "continued a member through the troubles of Andros*s admin-
istration, and was [one of] the principal and leading characters who caused the
resuscitation of the Company afterwards, being chosen in the autumn of 1690 to
command a second [third] time, until the next anniversary election." He was a
member of the Company for forty-seven years.
He married, (i) Nov. 19, 1665, Hannah, daughter of Capt. Thomas Hawkins
(1638), who died Oct. 9, 1676, and, (2) Sept. 12, 1677, Elizabeth (Clarke) Freak,
daughter of Major Thomas Clarke (1644). The store and property of Major Clarke
(1644), an eminent merchant of Boston, 'at the North End, long continued in the
Elitha Hutohinton (1669). Authorities: lency the Governor, Lt Gov. Dumer; Col Taller;
New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1847, 3^^ J '865, Sam'l Sewall, Col. Townsend, Simeon Stoddard, esq.
15; Report of Boston Rec. Com., 1 634- 1660, ^/j^^./ Was buried in the South burying place, in Mr.
Savage's Gen. Diet; Mem. Hist, of Boston, Vol. H., Freaks Tomb, where his last wife was buried. Now
p. 462; Whitman's Hist A. and H. A. Company. I have been a Bearer to three of my Wives Bearers
"[1717] Dec. 13. Col Hutchinson is buried, in less than two Moneths lime." — 5>wfl// -ftj/^j,
the Regiment being in Arms. Bearers, His Excel- Vol IIL^ p, 155.
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family, and a part became afterward known as Hutchinson's Wharf. His house was in
the North Square. " This part of the town, about his day, became the ' Court End,'
where the heaviest shipping laded and unladed and the most extensive business was
transacted." His son, Thomas, who was grandfather of Gov. Hutchinson of Revolution-
ary fame, joined the Artillery Company in 1694.
In 1695-6, the General Court gave the monopoly of making salt "after the manner
as it is made in France," for fourteen years, to Elisha Hutchinson (1670) and two other
merchants of Boston. They set up their works on the marshes by the Neck, toward
Roxbury. In 17 16, they admitted to their number eleven associates, of whom eight
were members of the Artillery Company.
He was in London in 1688, and joined in a remonstrance to King James II. He
had been commander at Castle Island, and sustained that office when Dudley arrived,
but was removed to make way for the new order of things, and was succeeded by
Lieut.-Gov. Povey, after which, and until the Revolution, that office was a sinecure. He
was one of the commissioners, with Col. Townsend (1674) and President Leverett
(1704), son of Hudson Leverett (1658), to Port Royal, in 1707, and commander of the
colonial forces when the new charter arrived.
Thomas Norman (1670), of Boston in 1670-4, probably removed to Topsfield,
where he was living when made a freeman in 1681.
Samuel Shrimpton (1670), of Boston, son of Henry, of Boston, and cousin of
Jonathan (1665), was bom in Boston, May 31, 1643, and became a freeman in 1673.
In March of the latter year, having been elected constable, he expressed his desire in
public meeting to pay a fine of ten pounds rather than serve in that office, " which was
accepted by the town." He was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1672, lieutenant
in 1673, ^^^ its captain in 1694. He was very active in the revival of the Company
after Andros's administration, and was made colonel of the Suffolk Regiment April
20, 1689 — being the first person who held that office after the abolition of the office of
sergeant-major as the commander of a regiment. He died while holding the office
of colonel, Feb. 9, 1698, aged fifty-five years.
Col. Shrimpton (1670) was a large landholder. In 1673, he purchased of John
Turner a piece of land " on the way leading up from the training field to Gentry hill,"
which is a part of the present State House estate. After John Turner's death, in 1681,
Col. Shrimpton (1670) bought of his executors the remainder of the summit of Beacon
Hill, reserving unto the town of Boston its " privileges and interest on the top of said
hill and passage from the Common thereto." He also owned a piece of land in King
Street, now occupied by the Union Bank building, and on account of this possession
Exchange Street was for many years known as Shrimpton's Lane.
Thomas Norman (1670). AuTHORrrY: Sav- Saml Shrimpton was buried with Arms: Ten Com-
age*s Gen. Diet. panies, 8 [Boston companies], Muddy River and
Samuel Shrimpton (1670). Authorities : Sconce : No Horse nor Trumpet : but a horse led —
Whitman*s Hist. A. and H. A. Company; Savage's Mr. Dyers, the colonel's would not endure the
Gen. Diet.; Province Laws of Mass. Bay; New Eng. cloathing: Mourning coach also and Horses in
Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854, 1861, 1889; Sumner's Mourning: Scutcheon on their sides and Death
Hist, of East Boston. heads on their foreheads: Coach stood by the way
" [1697-8] Fourth day Febr 9. I-ast night here and there and mov'd solitarily. . . . Capt Clark
about nine of ye Clock, Col Shrimpton dyes of an fired twelve great guns at the Sconce.*^ — Sewail
Apoplexy. . . . Second day Febr 14. 1697/8. CoL Papers^ pp, 470, 471.
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He was one of Sir Edmund Andros's council in 1687, "without partaking in his
tyranny"; one of the Council of Safety in 1689, and a councillor at large in 1695-7.
He was very wealthy, and an old almanac calls him, " Vir patricB clarus^ He was an
ancestor of Gen. William H. Sumner (1819), who, in his History of East Boston, gives
an extended account of Col. Samuel Shrimpton (1670).
Jonathan Tyng (1670), of Dunstable, son of Edward Tyng (1.642), of Boston, was
born in Boston, Dec. 15, 1642. He married, first, Sarah, daughter of Hezekiah Usher
(1638). He removed from Boston to Dunstable about 1678, and thence to Wobum
about- 1 700. At the latter place, he married, second, Sarah, widow of Humphrey Davie
(1665), and his third wife was Judith, daughter of John Rayner. He was of the royal
council in 1686 and 1687, but did not partake of the principles of Andros; was a
magistrate and representative under the new charter, in 1692, and died Jan. 19, 1724.
His children settled in Tyngsborough and Chelmsford, Mass. His name is perpetuated
in Tyng*s Island, in the Merrimack, above Lowell.
Tyng's Island was visited by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company during
its fall parade in October, 1879, and again it visited the island in June, 1888, in company
with its guests, — members of the Honourable Artillery Company of London, — by invi-
tation of the Martin Luther Society of Lowell, Mass.
Jonathan Tyng (1670) passed through the lower grades in the militia; was major
in 1697, lieutenant-colonel in 1702, and colonel of the Upper Middlesex Regiment
in 1703.
The News-Letter^ No. 1043, one of the earliest newspapers in New England, says,
"Wobum, Lord's Day, January 19, 1723-4. We were entertained with a very loud
memento mori. The Hon. Col. Jonathan Tyng, Esq., walking to the place of public
worship in the afternoon, expired as soon as he got into his seat, during the time of the
first prayer, aged 81. His faith and holiness were so apparent, that we were persuaded
he was conveyed to the assembly of the first bom in Heaven, to bear a part with them
in glorifying their Creator and Redeemer."
Rev. John Oxenbridge, of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1670.
He was bom Jan. 30, 1609, at Daventry, England; entered Lincoln College, Oxford,
June 20, 1623, but was subsequently transferred to Cambridge, where he received the
degree of A. B. in 1631. He taught at Magdalen Hall, and in 1634 went to Bermuda
and took charge of a church. He returned to England in a few years, but being cut off
by the Act of Uniformity of 1662, he went to Surinam, thence to Barbadoes, and in 1669
came to Niw England. He was installed in April of that year as colleague with Rev.
James Allen, pastor of the First Church. He was admitted a freeman in 1670, and
died Dec. 28, 1674.
Jonathan Tyng (1670). AuTHORmEs : Fox*s Rev. John Oxenbridge. Authorities:
Hist, of Old Dunstable, pp. 104, 105; Hurd*s Hist. Mather's Magnalia; Emerson's Hist, of the First
of Middlesex Co., Vol. I., pp. 29, 385; Province Church; Brooks's Lives; Sprague*s Annals of Amer-
Laws of Mass.^Bay, Vol. VH. ; Records of Mass. Bay. ican Pulpit.
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^ The officers elected were: John Hull (1660), captain; Richard
JQ'T J-2, Way (1642), lieutenant; Elisha Hutchinson (1670), ensign. William
' Kent (1667) was first sergeant; Philip Curtis (1666), second sergeant;
Freegrace Bendall (1667), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Joshua Hughes,
drummer.
The new members recruited in 167 1-2 were: Benjamin Alford, Thomas Bendish,
Jeremiah Dummer, John Lowle, John Morse, Nehemiah Pierce, Thomas Thacher, Jr.,
John Walley, and John Wing.
Benjamin Alford (1671), of Boston, merchant, was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1681, and ensign in 1685. He was elected constable of Boston in 1685-6,
and, refusing to serve, was fined ten pounds. From June 24, 1689, to 1693, he was
annually chosen one of a committee to audit the books of the town treasurer. His will,
dated Feb. 19, 1696-7, was proved Feb. 28, 1709. Of his sons, John was a member of
the Artillery Company in 17 14, and James in 17 13. Major Benjamin Davis, his brother-
in-law, joined the Artillery Company in 1673. Mr. Savage says that previous to Mr.
Alford's residence in Boston he had been a prisoner in Barbary.
Thomas Bendish (1671). '* Perhaps only a transient visitor."
Jeremiah Dummer (1671), of Boston, son of Richard, of Newbury, was bom
Sept. 14, 1645. He was a goldsmith, and served his apprenticeship with John Hull
(1660), the mint-master. He married Ann, sister of Joshua Atwater (1677), of Boston.
They had Jeremy, " H. C. 1699 ; a lawyer, agent at Queen Anne*s court, wit, and friend
of St John, Viscount Bolingbroke," etc. ; and William (1702), lieutenant-governor of the
province, beside other children. Mr. Dummer (1671) was admitted a freeman in 1680,
was one of the Council of Safety in 1689, and died May 25, 17 18.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1679. From the Records of
the Town of Boston, we learn that Mr. Dummer was a constable in 1675-6 ; a member
of Capt. Hutchinson's company in 1684; selectman from 1690 to 1692; commissioner
in 1691 ; treasurer of the county in 1701, and justice of the peace from 1693 until his
decease in 17 18.
The Boston News- Letter oi June 2, 17 18, said, "On the 25th, past, departed this
life Jeremiah Dummer, Esq., in the 73d year of his age, after a long retirement, under
great infirmities of age and sickness; having served his country faithfully in several
public stations, and obtained of all that knew him the character of a just,. virtuous, and
pious man ; and was honorably interred on Thursday last."
Benjamin Alford (1671). AuTHORrriES: Gash at which much blood Issued: He was so
Footers Annals of King's Chapel, Vol. I., p. 89; stun*d as to be as dead when Mr. John Winthrop
Savage's Gen. Diet took him up." — Seivall Papers, Vol. II., p, 123.
Jeremiah Dummer (1671). Authorities: "['7>o] May 24th This day Capt Dummer
Savage's Gen. Diet; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. dies. . . . [May] 29. . . . Capt Dumer buried." —
A. Company, Ed. 1842; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Seivall Papers, Vol. III., p. i8c.
Reg., 1 881, 1887, 1890. His son, Jeremiah, Jr., brother of William Dum-
"Jan'y 30. 1704-5. . . . Cousin Jer Dumer, mer (1702), was the well-known agent of the
Philosophiae Dr., going out of the Town house colonies, and died in England, May 19, 1739. A
about 8 at night, fell by reason of the Ice, hit his London aewspaper of May 26, 1739, called him
left Temple against a piece of Brick-batt, Cut a great '* the brightest Genius of that Time."
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John Lowie (1671), now spelled Lowell, of Boston, a cooper, son of John, of New-
bury, was born in England, and was brought to America in 1639. He married (i)
Hannah, daughter of George Proctor, of Dorchester; (2) Jan. 24, 1659, Elizabeth
Sylvester; and, (3) in 1666, Naomi, a sister of his second wife. He died June 7, 1694.
He was constable of Boston in 1663-4, and in 1667 was complained of as encumbering
the street opposite his shop. He asked permission in 1669-70 to wharf out on the
point of Fort Hill, and in 1685-6 held town office. His son, Ebenezer (171 1), a cord-
wainer, was the father of Rev. John Lowell, of Newburyport, whose son, John (Harv.
Coll., 1760), was distinguished as a judge.
John Morse (167 1), a son of John, of Dedham, who removed to Boston in 1654,
was bom June 8, 1639. ^^ was a shopkeeper, and was elected clerk of the Artillery
Company from 1673 to 1677. He was constable of Boston in 167 1, and clerk of the
market in 1674. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Zacheus Bosworth (1650) ; was
admitted a freeman in 1669, and served as a commissary in King Philip's War. He
died Oct. 25, 1678.
Nehemiah Pierce (1671), of Boston in 1661, a cooper, was a son of John, of Dor-
chester, and was bom in 1639. He married, in 1684 (perhaps second wife), Ann, widow
of Capt. Samuel Moseley (1672), and eldest daughter of Isaac Addington (1652).
March 11, 1689-90, he was chosen by the selectmen to inspect "Chimnys" that are
"insuffitient and danger[ous]."
Mr. Pierce (1671) died prior to April 28, 1691, when administration was given to
his widow.
Thomas Thacher, Jr. (1671), of Boston, merchant, son of Rev. Thomas Thacher,
the first minister of the Old South Church, married Mary, daughter of Thomas Savage
(1637). He was. second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1674, and ensign in 167*5.
He died at Boston, April 2, 1686. His father delivered the Artillery election sermon in
1654 and 1671 ; his brother, Peter, in 1695, and his son, Peter, in 17 12.
John Walley (i 671), of Boston, son of Rev. Thomas Walley, of London, afterward
of Barnstable, Mass., came to New England before his father. He became a freeman in
1673 ; lieutenant in the militia in 1678 ; captain in 1679 ; was elected major of the Bos-
ton regiment in 1699, and soon after was colonel. In 1683, he lived at Bamstable ; was
engaged in the settlement of Bristol in 1684 ; was assistant in the Plymouth Colony, and
was one of the council named in the royal commission of Andros. He held the office of
John LowIe (1671). AuTHORrriES: Savage*s major commandant of the regiment composed of all
Gen. Diet.; Bridgman*8 Pilgrims of Boston, p. 304. the militia in that county." — MS, of Gen, Ebenezer
John Morse (1671). Authority: Savage's fV. Peirce {iS^i).
Gen. Diet. " Sixth-day Jany 11,1711-12, Major John Wal-
John Walley (1671). Authorities: Mem. ley dies. I was at prayer with him last night Mr.
Hist, of Boston, Vol. II.; Hinkley Papers, published Pemberton pray*d excellently. He was agixxl neigh-
by Mass. Hist. Soc. ; Bridgman*s Pilgrims of Boston, bor, a publick spirited Man, a Purchaser and prin-
p. 34; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Whitman's Hist. A. cipal Settler of Bristol,
and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. "Fifth-day Jan 17. . . . Went to Funeral of
" He resided for a time in Bristol, then the shire Major Walley. . . . Tomb in the new Burying
town of Bristol County, Mass. He was an early, and place." — Sewall Papers^ Vol. 11.^ /. 232.
perhaps the earliest, treasurer of that county, and
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major, though he commanded a regiment under Gov. Phips, against the French and
Indians, in 1 690. He was the chief military officer of that expedition against Quebec,
Feb. 12, 1689. He rose to be lieutenant-general of his Majesty's forces, and, Mr. Whit-
man (18 10) adds, is the only person on the roll that ever sustained that rank. He was
a member of the council under the new charter of 1692, and, by the Governor and coun-
cil, was appointed one of the judges of the Superior Court, June 7, 1700, and served for
eleven years. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1676, lieutenant in 1678,
and captain in 1679, 1699, and 1707. At the last two elections, he is styled lieutenant-
general. He was a member of the Company for thirty-six years, and was active in its
revival.
" At the first election under the new charter," says Mr. Hutchinson, " it was made
a question whether, by the General Court or Assembly was intended the House of Rep-
resentatives only, or the whole three branches ; and it is handed down to us by tradition,
that after some time spent in messages and replies, the council of the former year gave
up the point and sent Major Walley [167 1], one of their number, to acquaint the speaker
with it ; but when he came to the door, he heard the speaker putting the question to the
House, and finding they had conceded to the council, he returned without delivering the
message ; and a committee coming soon after from the House, to bring up the vote, the
council by this accident retained a privilege which they have been in the exercise of
ever since."
His tombstone says he died Jan. 11, 1711-12, aged sixty-nine. In his will, he gave
one hundred pounds to Harvard College, twenty pounds and his silver tankard to the
Old South Church, where he was a member, and also a donation to Harvard College
towards the " support of two hopeful scholars, such as the President and Ministers of
the church in Cambridge and the Old South ministers approve." His inventory was
;^i 6,805 ^^^* ^^'9 ^^^ ^^s debts ;;^9,o6i IIS. 5//,
His mansion and grounds were on Water Street, the latter extending through to
Milk Street, and, on the water side, terminated in a wharf. At his death, the property
descended to his son, John, on whose death, in 1755, the house was advertised as
containing " twenty rooms."
John Wing (167 1), of Boston, master-mariner and shopkeeper, son of Robert, of
Boston, was born July 22, 1637, and married Josebeth, daughter of James Davis (1651).
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1673, ensign in 1677, lieutenant
in 1682, and captain in 1693. He was a very thrifty man, for as early as 1674 he made
a mortgage to Samuel Shrimpton (1670) for four thousand two hundred pounds,
secured by Castle Tavern and other estate, of which part was near the Common, and
this mortgage was discharged in three years. He took an active part in the resuscitation
of the Company after Andros*s usurpation, and continued a member until his death.
He died Feb. 22, 1703. His will of Feb. 24, 1702, was proved March 12, 1703. The
appraisers of his estate were H. Deering (1682), and John Marion, Jr. (1691). He
was a member of the Old South Church.
Rev. Thomas Thacher, of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1671,
also in 1654. He became a freeman in 1645. ^^ removed to Boston, and joined the
John Wing (1671). Authorities: New Eng. Rev. Thomas Thaoher. Authorities: Sav-
Hist. and Gen. Reg., 1879, p. 406; Savage's Gen. age's Gen. Diet.; Wisner*s and Hill's Hists. of Old
Diet; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, South Church; Mather's Magnalia; Sprague's An-
Ed. 1842; Hiirs Hist, of Old South Church. nals of American Pulpit.
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First Church Aug. 4, 1667. ^^ October, 1669, he was dismissed to the First Church in
Charlestown, and became the first settled pastor over the Third, or Old South, Church.
He was held in high esteem, and continued as its pastor until his decease, Oct. 15,
1678. His second wife was Margaret, the widow of Jacob Sheaf e (1648). She survived
her husband, but died in 1693, leaving her landed estate to her two daughters, who
had two streets laid out through it, one called Margaret Street, and the other Sheafe
Street.
^ The officers elected were : William Davis (1643), captain ; Laurence
J Q7 2" 'S^ Hammond (1666), lieutenant; Samuel Shrimpton (1670), ensign.
' ^ James Russell (1669) was first sergeant; John Coney (1662), second
sergeant; Freegrace Bendall (1667), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Joshua
Hughes, drummer.
The new members recruited in 1672-3 were: Peter Bennett, Daniel Davison, and
Samuel Moseley.
Peter Bennett (1672), of Boston, housewright, son of Richard, of Salem in 1636,
but removed to Boston before 1642, was born Jan. 18, 1649, ^^ Boston. Both Peter
(1672) and his wife, Mary Porter, died before his father, Richard, whose will was
proved Sept. 8, 1677. Peter Bennett (1672) was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1675, and a soldier in King Philip's War.
Daniel Davieon (1672), of Charlestown, son of Nicholas Davison (1648), of
Charlestown, was probably bom in that town, where he had children by his wife, Abigail
Coffin, in 1676 and 1677. He was a merchant. He removed to Ipswich, and thence
to Newbury. He was a man of note, active in military matters, and at one time was
major of an Essex County regiment. He represented Newbury in the General Court in
1697, 1698, and 1701, and was appointed on a committee to prepare an address to the
King, and on another to give instructions to their newly-appointed agent. Wait Winthrop
(1692), who was to " negotiate their affairs in England."
Samuel Moseley (1672), of Dorchester, a cooper, removed early to Boston, and
was a son of Henry Maudsley — Moseley— (1643), of Braintree. Samuel (1672) was
bom in Braintree, June 14, 164 1. In the way of trade, he visited Jamaica and other
parts of the West Indies, where the adventurous spirit was excited and schooled, the
result of which was his bringing home to Boston two prizes from some unmentioned
enemy. Mr. Hutchinson says he " had been an old privateer at Jamaica, probably of
such as were called buccaneers." He was a captain in King Philip's War, "showed
gallant spirit, had great success in destroying the Indians, and by some was thought to
take too great delight in that exercise."
Rev. Edward E. Hale, in the Memorial History of Boston, Vol. I., p. 313, says, after
relating of the departure of Capts. Henchman (1675) and Prentice for the seat of King
Peter Bennett (1672). Authorities: Sav- and Resolves of Prov. of Mass. Bay, Vol. VII.; Sav-
age's Gen. Diet. ; Bodge's Soldiers in King Philip^s age's Gen. Diet.
War, pp. 91, 130. Samuel Moteley(i672). Authorities: Sav-
Daniel Daviton (1672}. Authorities : Laws age*s Gen. Diet; Mather's Magnalia, Vol II.
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Philip's War, " He [Samuel Moseley] had beat up for volunteers in Boston, and with
one hundred and ten men, who were called * privateers,' had made a quick march,"
overtook the other companies, and all arrived together at Swansea. Probably they were
called privateers on account of the former occupation of Capt. Moseley (1672).
Again, Mr. Hale says, same volume, p. 320, "Of all these commanders, Samuel Moseley
[1672] is he who would figure most brilliantly in a romance. He had been, perhaps,
what we call a privateer. He had a rough-and-ready way with him, and indulged his
prejudices to the country's injury. It was he who, in this western campaign, took
fifteen friendly Indians from their fort at Marlborough, and sent them under guard, tied
to each other, to Boston, to be tried for the attack on Lancaster. It was he of whom
the old story is told, that he took off his wig and hung it on a tree that he might fight
more coolly, — to the great terror of the enemy, who thought there was little use in
scalping such a man. It was he who, next year, in proposing to raise another company,
said he would take for pay the captives and plunder, — and was permitted to do so. He
was a lesser Garibaldi, and, it need hardly be added, was always in hot water."
He married Ann, eldest daughter of Isaac Addington (1652) ; had three children,
and died in January, 1679-80. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1673.
Rev. Urian Oakes, of Cambridge, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1672.
He was bom in England in 1631, came to New England with his parents in 1634, and
graduated at Harvard College in 1649. Subsequently he returned to England, settled
as pastor at Titchfield, where he married Ruth Ames. His wife having died, he came
back to New England. He was installed pastor of the church at Cambridge, Nov. 8,
167 1 ; became a freeman in 1672, and in April, 1675, was chosen president of Harvard
College, succeeding Rev. Leonard Hoar. He was re-elected in February, 1679, and
died suddenly, July 25, 1681.
^ The officers elected were : Thomas Clarke (1644), captain; Samuel
I 07 ^"4. Shrimpton (1670), lieutenant, and William Kent (1667), ensign. Samuel
I kJ I Moseley (1672) was first sergeant; John Wing (i 671), second sergeant;
John Morse (167 1), clerk; John Audlin (1638), armorer, and Joshua Hughes, drummer.
In 1673, the General Court of Massachusetts desired Mr. Hezekiah Usher (1665)
to purchase in England " five hundred new snaphances or firelock muskets." As an
Indian war became probable, military men perceived that matchlocks and pikes, however
efficient in European warfare, would be of little avail against nimble Indians, who never
faced their foe in the open field.
The charter of the Company provided : "sthly. The said Military Company are to
have one thousand acres of land," etc. At the session of the General Court which
convened Oct. 7, 1641, a committee was appointed to accompany Mr. John Oliver
(1637) "to see the ArtiHery land laid out, and make return to the next Court." No
return is found in the records. Nov. i, 1654, the General Court appointed another
committee to " sett out the thousand acres," between Cambridge and Concord. That
Rev. Urian Oakes. Authorities: Histories "1685, Tuesday Septr 15. Take leav of Mr.
of Harv. Coll.; Malher's Magnalia; Sprague*s An- Bond and give him Mr. Oakes Artillery Sermon to
nals of American Pulpit; Savage's Gen. Diet.; read at Sea, stitched in Marble paper." — Sewall
Paige's Hist ol Cambridge. Papers^ Vol, /., /. 96.
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committee reported in June, 1655, that there were not a thousand acres of fit land there,
but the Artillery Company might have five hundred acres there, and five hundred in
"the southwest of Meadfield." May 15, 1657, the General Court re-affirmed this grant
of the first five hundred, and ordered the second five hundred to be laid out adjoining
the first five hundred, " else on the southwest of Meadefield." This grant does not seem
to have been acceptable, and nothing more in regard to that grant appears upon the
records of the colony until Oct. 15, 1673, when it was recorded, —
"Artillery of Boston, theire farme layd out September 11^ 1673, ^^^ thousand of
acres of vpland & meadow, and is from a red oake tree marked A, by a gully side, on
the banke of Merrimake Riuer, on a straight lyin, wesb : south one mile and three
quarters, by marked trees, vnto a pine at B, by a meadow called Spectacle Meadow ;
from B to C, and about the Meadow to D, taking in those two first patches of meadow,
wch meadow is estimated at thirty acres ; from D to E, by the brooke called Specticle
Brooke, which brooke runs into Nashaway Riuer ; from E to F, by Nashaway or Watan-
anock Riuer into Merrimak Riuer. The Court doeth approve of this retume, and doe
further grant the artillery Company, as an addition, the quantity of five hundred acres
more, Y"^ grant being above thirty years since, prouided that the five hundred acres be
laid out in some convenient place next adjoynig to the plantation now granted."
The grant was bounded east by the Merrimack River, south by the Nashua River,
west by Spectacle Brook, and eastward about one mile northerly of Nashua River. This
embraced the whole of the village of Nashville, and was called the "Artillery Farm.**
This last location of the grant by the General Court was acceptable to the Artillery
Company.
Mr. John Josselyn, in his Two Voyages to New England, p. 159, describes the fort
on Castle Island as it was in 167 1, Roger Clap (1646), captain, commanding : " There is
an island on the south side of the passage, containing eight acres of ground. Upon a
rising hill within this island, is mounted a castle commanding the entrance ; no stately
edifice, nor strong ; built with brick and stone ; kept by a captain, under whom is a
master-gunner, and others." This castle, or fort, was burned by accident, March 21,
1672-3. A new fort was therefore erected of stone, with four bastions, and armed with
thirty-eight guns and sixteen culverins; there was also a small water-battery of six
guns. A royal order was published this year, stating that " each Lieutenant was to carry
a partisan, each sergeant was to carry a helbard, and each private was to carry a musquet,
with a collar of bandiliers, and also to have and to carry one bayonet or great knife.
Two drums were to be delivered to each company."
The new members recruited in 1673-4 were : John Atwood, Nathaniel Blake,
Jonathan Bridgham, Benjamin Davis, Hopestill Foster, John Hayward, Thomas Jenner,
Jacob Jesson, Francis Morse, James Pennyman, Nathaniel Pierce, John Sandys, John
Sweeting, John Taylor, John Usher, and John Waite.
John Atwood (1673), of Boston, cordwainer, son of Herman Adwood (1644), of
Boston, was born Oct. 5, 1647. He was a captain in the militia, and a deacon of the
Second Church. He was elected inspector of houses of entertainment in 1676, a sealer
John Atwood (1673). Authorities: Whit- to lay his hands on the Bible in Swearing."— 5««ii/
man's Hist A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Sav- Papers, Vol. /., /. 202.
age*s Gen. Diet. Under date of March 30, 1688, Judge Sewall
" [1687-8] Wednesday Feb. 8. , . . Jno At- writes that John Atwood was imprisoned because
wood fined by Judge West marks for refusing he did not pay the 13J. 4^. which he was fined
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of leather in 1678-9, and for several years afterward, and, when called " U " in 1690, was
a tithing-man. He was active in reviving the Company after Andros's usurpation. He
was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1678, its lieutenant in 1695, and died
Aug. 26, 1 7 14.
Nathaniel Blake (1673), of Boston, son of William Blake (1646), of Dorchester,
was a constable of Boston in 1675-6, and third sergeant of the Artillery Company in
1676. He is named in his father's will of June 23, 1703.
Jonathan Bridgham (1673), ^^ Boston, a tanner, was the eldest son of Henry
(1644), of Boston. He became a freeman in 1675, ^^^l was a member of the Old South
Church. March 31, 1673, the selectmen of Boston voted to " Let to Jonathan Bridgham
[1673] ^^ ^^^ P^^^s his Father formerly rented of the towne, from the first day of Aprill
next for the terme of 8 yeares next ensueinge, he payinge to the treasurer of the towne
for the time beinge annually on or before the said i** day of Aprill 30" in money."
These tan-pits were on the south side of Water Street, near the water. Jonathan (1673)
was a constable of Boston in 1677-8, and in 1685-6 was chosen to inspect the trans-
portation of "Hydes." He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1681, and
was apointed lieutenant of Capt. James Hill's (1677) company, Feb. 13, 1683-4. His
brothers, Benjamin and Joseph, became members of the Artillery Company in 1674.
He names them both in his will, made in 1689.
Benjamin Davis (1673), of Boston, was a son of Capt. William Davis (1643). He
was a major in the militia, and became a member of the Old South Church Sept. 13,
1685. He was admitted a freeman in 1690, and was one of the founders, in 1699, ^^^
earliest deacons of Brattle Street Church. He was third sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1678, ensign in 1679, lieutenant in 1681, and captain in 1686. He died
Nov. 26, 1704.
Hopestill Foster (1673), of Boston, soapboiler, son of Capt. Hopestill (1642) and
Mary (Bates) Foster, of Dorchester, and father of Capt. Hopestill Foster (1694), of
Boston, was bom in Dorchester (baptized), March 10, 1645. He was admitted a free-
man in 1673, and became a member of the Second Church. He married, Feb. 15,
1667, Elizabeth Payson, of Roxbury. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in
1675, ^^^ became a captain in the colonial militia. He served the town as constable
in 1674-5, and Dec. 28, 1676, was appointed one of a committee, as suggested by the
"Honored Council," to guard the town against a conflagration. He died in Boston,
in 1678. His widow married Edmund Brown (1692).
Feb. 8. He, however, paid the fine and charges, missary, Mr. Stoddard [pall-beareis]. Buried at
and **Ly not in prison on night." the North; is much Lamented." — Sewall Papers,
"Aug. 26 [ 1 714], Amiable useful Deacon At- VoL III., /. 17.
wood dies between 10. and 11. M. After Sermon a Jonathan Bridgham (1673). Authorities:
note was put up. Mr. Bridge in his prayer made an Boston Records; Whitman*s Hist. A. and H. A.
honorable mention of him; praying that God would Company, Ed. 1842.
sanctify the awfull stroke in removing one very use- Benjamin Davit (1673). Authorities : HisL
ful to the Town, one of the props of it" — Stwall Cat. of Old South Church, p. 278; Whitman's Hist.
Papers, Vol. III., p. 1 6. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
** Seventh-day Aug. 28, Deacon John Atwood Hopestill Foster (1673). Authorities: New
is buried; was a Great Funeral. Mr Cook and Col Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 185 1, p. 399; Savage's
Hutchinson went next the relations; Sewall, Ad- Gen. Diet.; Boston Records,
dington; Ens Hutchinson, Townsend; Mr. Corn-
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John Hayward (1673), o^ Boston in 167 1, scrivener, was clerk of the Artillery
Company in 1678 and 1679, ^^^ second sergeant in 1680. In 1676, Mr. John Hayward
(i673)> "^y ^ Major vote in papers," was nominated by the inhabitants to the county
court, to be appointed clerk of the writs. The Court of Assistants appointed John
Hayward postmaster for the whole. colony, June i, 1677, and June 11, 1680, he was
confirmed as postmaster " until this court take other order." At the same session of the
court, he was appointed ensign of Capt. Oliver's (1640) company, and he was promoted
to be lieutenant in Capt. Townsend's (1674) company. May 11, 1681. He was later a
notary. "October 28 [1686] Let to John Hayward [1673] of Bostone Notary or his
Assigns, the small Shop or roome that is scituate and beinge in the Towne house, at the
westerlie end thereof," etc. He died Dec. 2, 1687.
Thomas Jenner (1673), o^ Charlestown, "to whose father liberty of residence in
that town was given in 1636," was born in England. He joined the church in Charles-
town in 1 68 1. He is called a captain, and probably was a master-mariner. Mr.
Savage thinks he was that Thomas Jenner to whom Mr. Drake in his History of Boston
thus refers : " At Gravesend he [John Dunton, the London bookseller] found * a fleet
bound for New England,* in which many had taken passage who had been engaged in
Monmouth's cause. Mr. Dunton had shipped a large amount of books for Boston, and
that he might divide the risk, or, as he expresses it, 'that Neptune might have two
throws at him,' he puts his * venture ' into two ships. He was then * in great suspense,'
he says, in which ship to trust himself. However, he went in the 'Susannah and Thomas,'
Thomas Jenner [1673], niaster, with thirty passengers and sixteen sailors." Mr. Dunton,
in his Life and Errors, Vol. I., p. 88, says of the captain, "A rough, covetous Tarpaulin ;
but he understood his business well enough, and had some smatterings of Divinity in
his head. He went to prayers very constantly, and took upon him to expound the
Scriptures, which gave offence to several of the passengers. The Mate and the
Boatswain were good sailors and made it their only study to dispute with tempests."
The "Susannah and Thomas" sailed from Gravesend in October, 1685, and was four
months in reaching Boston. Thomas Jenner (1673) died about 1699.
Jacob Jesson (1673), of Boston, was a merchant, and colonial agent of his brother,
Abraham, an ironmonger of Tendon. He was chosen a constable of Boston, March 16,
1673-4, but soon after returned to England.
Francis Morse (1673), of Boston, had a wife named Elizabeth, and they had four
children born in Boston between July, 1667, and March, 1674. An error of the surname,
Morse for Moore, need not be supposed, as Mr. Whitman (1810) suggests.
James Pennyman (1673), o^ Boston, eldest son of James, of Boston, was baptized
March 26, 1633. He was a town officer in Boston in 167 1-2, and the last of his three
children was born Oct. 8, 1674, at which time his name disappears in the Boston Records.
John Hayward (1673). Authorities : Whit- Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1865, 1882; Savage's
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Bos- Gen. Diet,
ton Records. Jacob Jesson (1673). AUTHORrrY : Savage's
" Friday, Dec. 2. 1687. About 10. at night, Gen. Diet.
Mr. Jno Hayward dies, having been speechless 48 Francis Morte (1673). AuxHORrrY: Sav-
hours.**— 5«t/a// Papers, Vol. /., p, 196. age's Gen. Diet.
Thomas Jenner (1673). authorities : New James Pennyman (1673). Authority : Sav-
age's Gen. Diet.
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Nathaniel Pierce (1673), of Wobum, son of Robert Pierce, of Wobum, was born
Dec. 4, 1655. He was a soldier in King Philip's War, and was engaged in the memo-
rable Falls fight, May 19, 1676. He married (2) Elizabeth Foster, March 23, 1680. He
died before Dec. 13, 1692, when his will was probated.
John Sandys (1673), of Boston, son of Henry, merchant, of Boston and Rowley,
was bom Aug. 28, 1646.
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John Sweet (1673) — though given "John Sweeting " upon the oldest roll — was of
Boston in 1640. He was by trade a shipwright, or calker. He became a member of
the First Church Jan. 30, 1640-1, and a freeman June 2, 1641. His second wife was
Susanna , by whom he had Susanna, bom April 3, 1647, who became the wife of
John Oliver (1680).
John Taylor (1673), of Cambridge. Probably John Taylor who joined the Artillery
Company in 1665, restored to the roll.
John Usher (1673), ^^ Boston, and later of Medford, son of Ensign Hezekiah Usher
(1638), was bom in Boston, April 27, 1648. He was admitted a freeman in 1673, ^^^
at first pursued the business of his father, — stationer and bookseller. In 1672, the
General Court gave him a monopoly, for seven years, of publishing the valuable edition
of the laws of the colony. He was colonel of the Boston regiment in 1687, under
Andros's administration; one of his councillors, and treasurer of the colony. Being
son-in-law of Samuel Allen, a London merchant, who bought out the claims of the
Mason heirs to the proprietorship of New Hampshire, he removed to Portsmouth, and
was appointed lieutenant-governor of New Hampshire in 1692, and held the office for
five years ; but, becoming unpopular with the settlers, he was succeeded by Mr. Partridge.
He was reappointed in 1702 by Gov. Dudley (1677). While residing in Portsmouth he
carried on his business on Comhill, Boston.
Mr. Belknap, in his History of New Hampshire, says, concerning Mr. Usher (1673),
"John Usher, Esq. [1673], was a native of Boston. He was possessed of a handsome
fortune, and sustained a fair character in trade. He had been employed by the Massa-
chusetts govemment, when in England, 1689, to negotiate the purchase of the Province
of Maine, from the heirs of Ferdinand Gorges, and had thereby got a taste for specu-
lating in landed interest. He was one of the part owners in the million purchase, and
had sanguine expectations of gain from that quarter. He had rendered himself
unpopular among his countrymen, by accepting the office of treasurer under Sir E.
Andros, and joining with apparent zeal in the measures of that administration, and he
continued a friendly connection with that party after they were displaced.
" Though rather of an open and generous disposition, yet he wanted those accom-
Nathaniel Pierce (1673). Authority : Sav- The 30th of January was the anniversary of the
age's Gen. Diet execution of King Charles I., observed by Royalists
John Sweet (1673). Authority: Savage's but repudiated by Puritans.
Gen. Diet. "Aug. 21, 1726. The honWc John Usher esqr
John Ueher (1673). Authorities; New died 7«h (September) i. 1726 at his country seat
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1877; Eliot's Biog. Diet.; near Meadford. Was brought in the Castle Pinnace
Histories of Medford. to Boston and buried from his own house. . . . Old
"[171 1-2] Midweek Jan. 30. ... met Jno' Burying place, y^/. 79." — Snvall Papers.
Usher Esqr, who insulted us about keeping the 30th
]2Ji:' — Scwall Papers, Vol. II,, p. 333.
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plishments which he might have acquired by a learned and polite education. He had
but little of the statesman and less of the courtier. Instead of an engaging affability,
he affected a severity in his deportment, was loud in conversation and stem in command.
Fond of presiding in government, he frequently journeyed into the province, and often
summoned the council, when he had litde or nothing to lay before them. He gave
orders, and found fault like one who felt himself independent, and was determined to
be obeyed. He had an high idea of his authority and the dignity of his commission ;
and when opposed and insulted, as he sometimes was, he treated the "offenders with
severity, which he would not relax, till he brought them to submission. His public
speeches were always incorrect and sometimes coarse and reproachful. He seems,
however, to have taken as much care for the interest and preservation of the province,
as one in his circumstances could have done."
Mr. Whitman (1810) adds, "The Province of New Hampshire sometimes voted
him thanks for his services, and others complained of his abusing and oppressing them.
He could buy the best situated lands in the interior for 2d, to 4^/. per acre, and, like
most speculators, passed through a multitude of lawsuits."
He returned to Massachusetts from Portsmouth, and withdrew to Medford, where
he died Sept. i, 1726. His widow sold his estate of five hundred and four acres and
his house to Col. Royal, Dec. 26, 1733, for ten thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.
His brother, Hezekiah, joined the Artillery Company in 1665.
John Waite (1673), of Maiden, though settled for a short time in Charlestown,
was admitted a freeman in 1647 > ^^ captain of the militia, and in 1685, by reason
of age and blindness, was excused, on his petition, from further service as captain. He
was a strenuous supporter of Rev. Marmaduke Matthews, in 1651, and was fined for
his opposition to authority. He served as town clerk of Maiden in 1662, and was
representative to the General Court from 1666 to 1684, and the last year was speaker.
He died Sept 26, 1693, aged seventy-five years.
Rev. Seaborn Cotton, of Hampton, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1673.
He was bom on the ocean, Aug. 12, 1633, during the voyage of his distinguished father.
Rev. John Cotton, teacher of the First Church, and his wife, from London to Boston.
He graduated at Harvard College in 1651, became a freeman in 1655, ^^^ married
Dorothy, a daughter of Gov. Bradstreet. He was ordained at Hampton in 1660, and
died April 19, 1686.
^ The officers elected were: Thomas Lake (1653), captain; Elisha
J QV^- C^ Hutchinson (1670), lieutenant; Theophilus Frary (1666), ensign.
I I kJ Thomas Savage (1665) was first sergeant; Thomas Thacher, Jr. (167 1),
second sergeant; John Morse (1671), clerk; Ephraim Kempthom, armorer, and
Joshua Hughes, drummer.
A royal officer, who had been sent to America by the government of Charles IL,
said of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay in 1675, "There are men able to bear arms
between thirty and forty thousand, and in the town of Boston about four thousand.
Rev. Seaborn Cotton. Authorities: Sav- Pulpit; Mather's Magnalia; New Eng. Hist, and
age's Gen. Diet.; Sprague's Annals of American Gen. Reg., 1S47, pp. 164-167, 325.
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Their trained bands are twelve troops of horse, and six thousand foot; each troop
consisting of sixty horses besides officers ; all are well mounted and completely armed
with back, breast, head-piece, buff-coat, sword, carbine, and pistols, each troop distin-
guished by their coats. The foot also are well furnished with swords, muskets, and
bandoleers. There are no pikemen, they being of no use in the wars with the Indians.
The Governor, Mr. Leverett [1639], is the only old soldier in the colony; he served
in the late rebellion under the usurper, Oliver Cromwell, as a captain of horse. . . .
" Three miles from Boston, upon a small island, there is a castle of stone, lately
built, and in good repair, with four bastions and mounted with thirty- eight guns, sixteen
whole culverin, commodiously seated upon a rising ground sixty pace from the water-
side, under which, at high water-mark, is a stone battery of six guns. There is a small
brick fort lately made at the south end of Boston, with two tier of guns, six in each.
One platform on the north side of the town, commanding the river to Charlestown,
made of loose stones and turf, is mounted with five demi-culverin and two small guns.
There are in the public stores commonly a thousand barrels of powder, with other
ammunition and arms proportionly. . . .
"At Dorchester, seven miles from Boston, is a powder-mill, in good repair, well
wrought. There is in the country great quantities of saltpetre, especially upon islands
where fowl frequent and in swamps where pigeons roost. The powder is as good and
strong as the best English powder. There is great plenty of iron ore, and as good iron
made as any in Spain. There are six forges for making iron in that colony. The town
of Boston contains about two thousand houses, most built with timber and covered with
shingles of cedar, as are most of the houses in the country ; some few are brick buildings
and covered with tiles."
The new members recruited in 1674-5 were: Thomas Bill, Moses Bradford,
Benjamin Bridgham, Joseph Bridgham, Edward Creeke, Ambrose Dawes, John Drury,
Joseph Farnam, James Green, David Hobart, Joseph Porter, Joseph Prout, Ephraim
Sale, Jabez Salter, Ephraim Savage, Robert Sedgwick, Penn Townsend, Daniel Turell, Jr.,
and Experience Willis.
Thomas Bill (1674), of Boston, came from London with his wife, Elizabeth (Sargent)
Nichols, whom he married Jan. 14, 1653. He joined the Second Church in 1670, and
was admitted a freeman in 1671. In 1673, he, with Daniel Turell, Jr. (1674), agreed
to build forty-five feet of the two thousand two hundred feet of wharfing, extending
from the Sconce to Capt. Skarlett's wharf. ^ In 1675, upon the death of " widow Upshall,"
> In the latter part of 1673, the Honorable Council of Massachusetts Bay recommended to the select-
men that a wall be erected from the Sconce to Skarlett's wharf, to protect the town from fire-ships, etc.
The town declined to do so, but gave power to the selectmen to dispose of the flats before the town, and
thus build the wall. The selectmen, therefore, offered the flats, or two hundred feet of them, from the
wall toward the town, to such as would engage to build the wall Every member of the board of selectmen
except one was a member of the Artillery Company. . , ^ ., , ,^
The following-named members of the Company engaged and promised to build the wall accordmg
to their several subscriptions: —
Capt. Thomas Clarke .... (1644), $0 leei. Capt. Thomas Savage . . . . (1637^,
Richard Way (1642), 25 " 5f^^?^ ^ i^^^\*
Daniel Turell, Jr ('674), I .. « Daniel Henchman (1675),
Thomas BiU (1674), P^ Theodore Atkinson .... (1644),
Waiiam Greenough .... (1675), 30 " Obadiah Gill >"^79)»
Thomas Lake (1653), 30 " t?^P^ ^°"^• ^*^74),
John Sweet (i673)» 30 " Thomas BratUe (1675),
William Davb (1643), 40 " ^ , "or
Gov. John Leverett .... (1639), 210 " Total 718 feet.
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wife of the late Nicholas Upshall (1637), of the Red Lion Inn, Thomas Bill (1674) was
approved by the selectmen to keep a house of public entertainment in her room and
stead, for the time remaining of her license, from Nov. i, 1675. His license was
annually renewed, and May 22, 1679, ^^ rented the house of Mrs. Mary Lake and
was licensed to sell wine in addition. July 27, 1685, the selectmen voted, "Whereas
Thomas Bill [1674], by the providence of God is disenabled & vncapeable to manage
a publique house, and both he and his wife are content & resolued to lay downe that
imploym'; The Selectmen of this towne doe aproue of Daniel Turell, Jr. [1674], to
keepe a publique house of entertainm' & to sell wine, beere and cyder by retayle if the
Hon^d Countie Court shall be pleased to grant him licence to doe it in the roome and
steed of Thomas Bill [1674]." The latter died Oct. 29, 1696.
Moses Bradford (1674), of Salisbury in 1669, of Boston in 1674, son of Robert
Bradford, a tailor, was born in Boston, Aug. 2, 1644. He was a member of Major
Savage's (1665) company in April, 1681, and was chosen tithing-man therefrom, also
in April, 1684. He was drowned in Boston Harbor, March 23, 1692.
Benjamin Bridgham (1674), of Boston, son of Henry (1644), was bom May 3,
1654. He was a brother of Lieut. Jonathan (1673) and Lieut. Joseph (1674).
Joseph Bridgham (1674), oi Boston, son of Henry (1644), and brother of Benjamin
(1674) and Lieut. Jonathan (1673), was bom Jan. 17, 1651-2. He followed the trade
of his father, — a tanner, — and became a freeman in 1678. He was a deacon and ruling
elder of the First Church, clerk of the market in 1678-9; was elected selectman March
14, 1691-2, and at the same time the selectmen elected him recorder. He represented
Northampton in the General Court in 1690, and Boston in 1697. Mr. Drake remarks,
" He fell much short of Mr. Joyliffe in spelling." He afterward served on special com-
mittees of the town, and Aug. 31, 1702, the selectmen granted him liberty "to Newmake
and repaire the Cestern at the Spring formerly Called the Governors Spring," and to
carry the waste water under ground into his tanyard. Feb. 13, 1683-4, the General Court
chose and appointed "James Hill [1677] captain, Jonathan Bridgham [1673] lieutenant,
and Joseph Bridgham [1674] ensign of the foot company late under the command of
Capt. John Walley [1671]." He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1691.
His son, Henry, joined the Artillery Company in 1699. He died Jan. 5, 1708-9, and
was buried in the chapel ground.
Edward Creeke (1674) was a tailor, of Boston. March 31, 1673, the selectmen
fined him twenty shillings for entertaining Frances Child, a servant from Medfield. He
was ensign of Capt. Turner's company in King Philip's War on the Connecticut River,
Thomas Bill (1674). Authorities: Boston inson: Elder Cop, Deacon John Marion; Deacon
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Isaiah Tay, Deacon Thomas Hubbard. Is buried
" Abigail [Willis] Bill, wife to Thomas Bill, in the Old burying place : Went up by Mr. Dudley's
aged 63 years, died Nov. 7, 1696." — Bridgnian^s House into King street, and so up between tfie
Copp*s Hill Burial' G round f p, 64. Town-house and Mr. Phillip's. He was a Righteous,
Motes Bradford (1674). Authority: Bos- Merciful, publick-Spirited man, very usefull in the
ton Records. Town: was born the I7ih Jan. 165 1-2." — Sewall
Joseph Bridgham (1674). Authorities: Papers, Vol, II.^ p, 2^%.
Records of Mass. Bay; Boston Records. Edward Creeke (1674). Authorities: New
" [1708-9] Jan 8. My worthy friend Mr. Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1889; Savage's Gen.
Bridgham is buried: Bearers Mr. Cook, Col Hutch- Diet.; Boston Records.
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also lieutenant with a company of thirty-four men at Wells, Sept 7, 1676, and later was
promoted to be captain. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1685,
and died May 6, 1702.
Ambrose Dawes (1674), of Boston, son of William Dawes, of Braintree, a brick-
layer, was bom in Braintree, July 24, 1642. Ambrose (1674) became a freeman in
167 1, and married Mary, daughter of Thomas Bumstead (1647). He was probably a
brick mason, for Jan. 21, 1669-70, the selectmen appointed him and his father, William,
"to survey Chimnys." Ambrose (1674) held town office in 1678 and 1683; also was
a constable in 1688, and inspector of brick in 169 1. He was a member of Capt.
Savage's (1665) company, 1680 to 1686, — probably longer, — and from it was chosen as
tithing-man in 1680 and 1686. He held the same office in 1691 and 1697, when his
name disappears from the Boston town records. In 1692, he served in "his Majesty's
army at Pemaquid," as a soldier and as a workman. In this service he lost one of his
eyes, whereupon, on his petition, June 19, 1695, ^^^ provincial Legislature allowed him
ten pounds out of the public treasury.
He was the ancestor of the three patriots. Col. Thomas Dawes, Jr. (1754), William,
Sr. (1760), and William Dawes, Jr. (1768).
John Drury (1674), of Boston, carpenter, son of Hugh Drury (1659), was born in
Boston, May 2, 1646. He became a freeman in 1673, was a member of the Old South
Church, and died in 1678. He was a private in Capt. Samuel Moseley's (1672) com-
pany, which marched against the Indians at Mt. Hope in July, 1675, and returned to
Boston after twenty days' service. He was an ensign of ^apt. Nathaniel Davenport's
company in King Philip's War; was in the Fort fight, Dec. 19, in which Capt. Davenport
was killed, and Lieut. Tyng (1668) assumed command, after which Ensign Drury (1674)
acted as lieutenant. He is mentioned in the town records but once, Aug. 27, 1677,
when he was ordered to replace a post, set up by order of the selectmen, at the corner
of the old meeting-house, which he, for some reason, cut down.
Joseph Farnam (1674), of Boston, became a freeman in 1674. Probably not a son
of Henry (1644), of Roxbury, as Mr. Savage says he "left an only son, Peter." In the
transcript from the tombstones in Copp's Hill Burial-Ground, by Thomas Bridgman,
this is recorded : "Joseph Famum aged about 30 years dec** Nove' y* 30, 1678," followed
by a sentence in Latin which is partially obliterated.
James Green (1674), of Boston, having been elected by the selectmen "culler of
staves" in 1673, and re-elected in 1674, 1675, and 1676, was probably a cooper. His
father, James, resided in Charlestown in 1646 ; was a member of the church there, and
"[1679] Sept. 7, being sabbath, about ten Ambrose Da we« (1674). AuTiiORrriES: Bos-
o'clock, all the churches were alarmed with a fire in ton Records; Laws and Resolves of Mass. Bay, Vol.
Lieut. Edward Creek's house, which begun in a VIL; Savage's Gen. Diet.
garret, not near the chimney, but must needs be set John Drury (1674). Authorities: Boston
on ^t^:' ^ Diary of John Hull, Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Hist. Cat. of Old
Oct. 15, 1679, Edward Creeke and wife, with South Church; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church,
eight other persons, were banished from the colony James Green ( 1674). Authorities : Boston
by the General Court, these persons being "vnder Records; Savage's Gen. Diet,
vehement suspition of attempting to burne the towne
of ^o^Xonr ^ Records of Man. Bay, Vol, V,
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at Mystic Side in 1647, when he became a freeman. James, Jr. (1674), was a member
of Capt. Hutchinson's (1670) company in April, 1681, and also was a tithing- man. He
served as constable in 1684-5, and again as tithing-man in 1690-1. His son, Richard,
joined the Artillery Company in 1694.
David Hobart (1674), of Hingham, son of Rev. Peter Hobart, was bom in August,
165 1, and married (i) Joanna, daughter of the second Edmund Quincy. She died
May 18, 1695, and he married, (2) Dec. 4, 1695, Sarah Joyce, of Boston. He was
admitted a freeman in 1681 j was a constable in 1688; selectman eight years, between
1685 and 17 14, and was representative in 1692 and 1696. He was known as "Lieu-
tenant," and was also deacon of the church in Hingham. In his will he is called a
tanner. He was a nephew of Capt. Joshua Hobart (i 641), and his father delivered
the Artillery election sermon in 1655.
Lieut David Hobart died Aug. 21, 17 17.
Joseph Porter (1674), of Roxbury, son of Edward Porter, was bom May 25, 1644.
His father's farm in Roxbury was between Hawthome Street and Walnut Avenue,
extending from Cedar Street on the north to Marcella Street on the south,
Joseph Prout (1674), of Boston, son of Timothy Prout, shipwright, of Boston, was
bom about 1651. From 1689 to 17 15 he was prominent in town matters, and held
the offices of town inspector, constable, assessor, selectman for several years, and town
clerk for many more, also treasurer of the town. He was on special committees, and
seems to have been efficient and popular. He died Jan. 13, 1721, leaving a widow
and one son, Joseph.
Ephraim Sale (1674), of Boston, cooper, son of Edward, of Salem in 1635 and of
Rehoboth in 1644, married, for his second wife, Mary, daughter of Hopestill Foster
(1673). He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1679. He was appointed
lieutenant in Capt Townsend's (1674) company. May 11, 1681 ; held town office in
1682 and 1683, and was continued in town office in 1690. Judge Sewall (1679) says,
"Lieut. Ephraim Sale [1674] died Dec. 2, 1690."
Jabez Salter (1674), of Boston, son of William, of Boston, a shoemaker, was bom
in September, 1647. He died Dec. 31, 1720, and was buried in King's Chapel Burial-
Ground. He held office in the town in 1676-7, 1677-8, and 1701-2, and was fourth
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1684.
Ephraim Savage (1674), of Boston, son of Major Thomas Savage (1637), and
brother of Ebenezer (1682), Benjamin (1682), Habijah (1665), and Thomas (1665),
was bom at Boston, July 20, 1645. He married (i) Mary, daughter of Edmund Quincy,
of Braintree. She was a cousin of Judge Sewall's (1679) wife, hence the judge calls
David Hobart (1674). AuTHORmEs: Lin- Ephraim Sale (1674). Authorities: New
coin's Hist, of Hingham; Whitman's Hist. A. and New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1S47, P* ^39; Sav-
H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records.
Joseph Prout (1674). Authorities: Sav- Jabaz Salter (1674). Authorities: King's
age's Gen. Diet; Reports of Boston Rec. Com., Chapel Burial-Ground, by Bridgman, p. 38; Boston
1660-1715; Bond's Hist of Watertown, pp. 409, Records; Savage's Gtn. Diet
911; Bofton Records.
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Ephraim (1674) his "cousin.** Ephraim Savage (1674) married, (2) in 1678, Sarah
(Walker) Hough, of Reading, and, (3) in 1688, Elizabeth (Norton) Symmes, daughter
of Francis Norton ( 1643). She died April 13, 1710, and he married, (4) Jan. 8, 1712-13,
Elizabeth Brown, of Boston. He graduated at Harvard College in 1662, and was admitted
a freeman in 1672. He was selectman of Boston six years, from 1693 to 1696 inclusive,
and in 1 709 and 1 7 10, besides holding other town offices. He was representative of Boston
from 1703 to 1708 inclusive, and in 17 10. He was appointed ensign in his father's com-
pany in 1677, and succeeded his father as captain, March 17, 1681-2. With the rank
of captain, he was second in command of the militia in Phips's disastrous expedition
against Quebec in 1690. For several years he was an officer in the Boston militia. He
was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1677, ensign in 1678, lieutenant in
1680, and its captain in 1683. He served with his father in King Philip's War, and
at the head of a company was sent to Nova Scotia in the abortive campaign of 1707.
He died in February, and was buried March 2, 1 730-1. He was a member of the Old
South Church.
Mr. Drake, in speaking of the great fire in Boston in 171 1, says, "The outhouse in
which the fire took is said to have belonged to Capt. Ephraim Savage [1674], who
then lived in Williams Court," and that the " poor woman's name was Mary Moss,"
who occasioned the fire by her " careless sottishness."
Robert Sedgwick (1674), of Charlestown, son of Robert (1637), ^^ Charlestown,
was probably bom in England. He married Sarah , and had two children. He
may have removed to Boston, for by the town records, March 20, 1678-9, a warrant
was issued to levy upon the "Estate of Robert Sedgwicke [1674] 20s for entertaineing
of Thomas Leachfield contrary to a towne order." He died on a return voyage from
Jamaica, and administration was granted on his estate April 26, 1683.
Penn Townsend (1674), of Boston, wine merchant, son of William, of Boston, was
bom Dec. 20, 1651. He married Sarah, daughter of Isaac Addington (1652). His
second wife was Sarah's cousin, Mary Dudley, widow of Paul (1677), and daughter of
Gov. Leverett (1639). He was a member of the Old South. Church. He became a
freeman in 1674; was a leading man in town affairs, generally moderator of town
meetings, selectman of Boston from 1688 to 1692 inclusive, and representative in 1686
and annually, except during Andros's rule, until 1689, and speaker of the House after-
wards. He was one of the council under the new charter, and in 1691 went as a
commissioner, with Col. Hutchinson (1670), to make peace with the Indians. He was
offered, the year before, the command of the Quebec expedition, but, Phips "offering to
go in person," Mr. Townsend (1674) "declined with thanks." He was appointed
ensign in 1675, and lieutenant in 1676. He was promoted to be captain in 1680, and
became a major in 1694, lieutenant-colonel in 1699, and colonel in 1703, holding the
Ephraim Savage (1674). Authorities: Robert Sedgwick (1674). Authorities:
Eaton*s Hist of Reading, p. iii; Whitman's Hist Frothingfaam's Hist of Charlestown; Savage's Gen.
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Boston Records; Diet.
Hist Cat. of Old South Church; HilPs Hist, of Old Pann Towntend (1674). Authorities : New
South Church. Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1854, p. 184; Hill's Hist.
"Feb. 4, 1 712-13. Privat Meeting at our of Old South Church; Boston Records; Records of
house, pretty number of men: Mr Tilly here: . . . Mass. Bay; Resolves of Prov. of Mass. Ba^, Vol.
Sung 3 staves 27*'* P*s W[indsor]. . . . Cousin VH.; Whitman's Hist A. and H. A. Company,
[Ephraim] Savage L*674] was here with his new Ed. 1842.
wife." — Sfwa// Papers,
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latter position until 17 10. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1677,
lieutenant in 1679 ^^^ 1690, and its captain in 1681, 1691, 1698, 1709, and 1723. He
was actively engaged in its revival after Gov. Andros was deposed, and accepted the
lieutenancy in 1690, becoming captain again the next year. His son, Col. Penn
Townsend, Jr., became a member of the Artillery Company in 1700. Col. Town-
send (1674) was a member of the Company from 1674 until his decease, covering
a period of fifty-three years. He died Aug. 21, 1727. His tombstone is No. 30 in
the " Granary," close to the Park Street Church. There are delineations of his character
in the Boston News-Letter^ No. 35, and in the sermon at his funeral, by Rev. Mr Fox-
croft. His residence was on Ann Street, near Mill Creek. Mr. Dunton, the London
bookseller, says Col. Townsend (1674) was "a gentleman very courteous and affable in
his conversation."
Daniel Turell, Jr. (1674), of Boston, blacksmith, son of Capt. Daniel (1660), of
Boston, was bom Aug. 16, 1646. He joined the Second Church, Sept. 7, 1672, and
was a captain in the Boston militia. He died, probably, Jan. 23, 1699.
Experience Willie (1674), of Boston, was a son of Michael Willis, of Dorchester
in 1638, who removed to Boston, and was one of the founders of the Second Church.
Experience (1674), by wife Elizabeth, had twelve children bom in Boston between 1671
and 1696.
Rev. Joshua Moody, of Portsmouth, delivered the election sermon in 1674 and
1685. He was a son of William Moody, of Newbury ; was bora in Wales in 1633,
graduated at Harvard College in 1653, and was the first minister of the First Church in
Portsmouth, being ordained there in July, 167 1, though he had preached there in 1658.
His wife was a daughter of Edward Collins (1641), of Cambridge. He was called to
preach the general election sermon of Massachusetts in 1675, and by the tyranny of
Gov. Cranfield was imprisoned in February, 1683, for three months, and was driven to
Boston, where he settled as assistant pastor of the First Church in May, 1(584. The
same year he was invited to the presidency of Harvard College, which he declined. In
1693, he returned to his former parish at Portsmouth, but died while on a visit to Boston,
July 4, 1697.
^ ^ The officers elected were: Thomas Savage (1637), captain; The-
J QV C"0, ophilus Frar}' (1666), lieutenant; Thomas Thacher, Jr. (1671), ensign.
' ^ Hopestill Foster (1673) was first sergeant; Peter Bennett (1672),
second sergeant; John Morse (167 1), clerk; Ephraim Kemp thorn, armorer, and
Joshua Hughes, drummer.
Gov. Leverett (1639) received a letter by express, on the 21st of June, 1675, from
Gov. Winslow, of the Plymouth Colony, announcing that King Philip, head chief of the
Wampanoags, had retaliated for the execution of three of his men. Orders were at once
issued to Capt. John Richards (1644) to go "as captain of the foot, who shamefully
Rev. Joshua Moody. AUTHORmES: Sav- Pulpit; Brewster's Annals of Portsmouth; £liot*s
age's Gen. Diet.; Sprague's Annsds of American Biog. Diet; Hutchinson's Coll, 465.
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refused the employment." Capt. Daniel Henchman (1675) was then selected to com-
mand the foot company, and Capt. Thomas Prentice to command the horse. The militia
captains of Boston and the neighboring towns were ordered to furnish their proportion
of one hundred able soldiers, each to have " his armes compleat and snapsack ready to
march, and not faile to be at the randevous." On the 25th of July these men were
ordered to appear " at their colors in the market-place at six in the evening, with their
arms ready fixed for service." The next day. Gen. Daniel Denison (1660) was
appointed commander-in-chief of all the forces of Massachusetts Bay. Capt. Samuel
Moseley (1672) recruited his company of "privateers" at this time, and for this service.
Another company was sent under the command of Capt. Isaac Johnson (1645). King
Philip was driven from Plymouth Colony, and the Narraganset country of Rhode Island, *
and took refuge with the Nipmunks in the interior of Massachusetts.
The war on the part of the Indians is described as one of ambuscades. They-
never met the English in open field, but always fled before them, retreating into swamps,
or hiding in the thickets. By the rapidity of their descent, they seemed omnipresent
among the scattered villages, which they ravaged like a passing cyclone, and for a full
year they kept all New EnglandMn a state of terror and excitement.
The whole colony was aroused, and troops were sent from the seaboard towns into
the interior. A company of young men, the "Flower of Essex," commanded by
Capt. Thomas Lothrop (1645), ^^ Salem, was cut off while escorting a provision train at
a stream since known as Bloody Brook, Deerfield. The captain, with nearly his entire '
company of seventy men, was killed. Capt. Samuel Moseley (1672), hearing the firing,
hastened from the upper part of Deerfield, and, coming upon the Indians as they were
scalping the dead, after a severe fight, defeated and drove them.
Boston was filled with fugitives from the rural settlements, fearing and hating the
"bloody heathen." Rev. John Eliot, the apostle, was exposed to insults in his efforts to
protect the " Praying Indians," as his converts were called. The Natick tribe, " those
poor, despised sheep of Christ," as their superintendent, Major-Gen. Gookin (1645),
called them, were exiled to Deer Island, in Boston Harbor, where they suffered exces-
sively during the following winter.
The commissioners of the United Colonies met at Boston in September, and
formally declared war against King Philip, and in November an expedition was organized,
with Gen. Josiah Winslow, Governor of the Plymouth Colony, as its commander-in-chief.
He was efficiently aided in the organization of the expedition by Gov. Leverett (1639),
by John Hull (1660), colonial treasurer, and by John Morse (1671), the commissary of
the Boston regiment. The men were not only supplied with "amunition," but with
" wastcoats and drawers," "liquors," " rumme," "Tobaco & pipes," " biskit," "raisins,"
"porke," " beefe," "stockins and shoos," " and hats." Joseph Dudley (1677), of Boston,
was the headquarters chaplain. The Massachusetts quota rendezvoused on Dedham
plain, and was formally turned over to Gen. Winslow by Gen. Denison (1660), on
Thursday, Dec. 9. It consisted of a troop of horse and six companies of foot, under
Major Samuel Appleton, of Ipswich, who retained his command as captain of the first
company. The second company was commanded by Capt Samuel Moseley (1672) ; the
third company was under Capt. James Oliver (1640), the lieutenant of the third com-
pany being Ephraim Turner (1663), and its orderly sergeant, Peter Bennett (1672) ; the
fourth company was commanded by Capt. Isaac Johnson (1645), of Roxbury, and in
the fifty company was Ensign John Drury (1674). In addition to the above-named
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members of the Artillery Company who held commissions in the Winslow expedition,
there were others in the ranks, and many soldiers who afterwards became members.
The following names are gathered chiefly from that valuable work. Soldiers in King
Philip's Wars, 1675-1677, by Rev. George M. Bodge. They are the names of persons
who were, before or after the war, members of the Military Company of the Massachu-
setts, and were more or less connected with that series of conflicts : —
Henry Adaras (1652), killed.
Benjamin Allen (1677).
Sergt. Peter Bennett (1672), wounded.
Cornet Thomas Brattle (1675).
Matthew Bridge (1643), quartermaster.
George Broughton (1667).
Hugh Qark (1666).
William Clark (1646).
Lieut. Edward Creeke (1674).
Lieut. Philip Curtis (1666), killed.
Capt. John Cutler (1681).
Capt. William Davis (1643), wounded.
Major-Gen. Daniel Denison (1660).
William Dinsdale (1658).
John Drury (1674).
Joseph Dudley (1677), chaplain.
Benjamin Dyer (1691).
Col. Francis Foxcroft (1679).
Theophilus Frary (1666), commissary.
Capt. Benjamin Gibbs (1666).
Lieut. William Hasey (1652).
C§pt. Daniel Henchman (1675).
Capt. Joshua Hobart (1641).
Nathaniel Holmes (1693).
Thomas Huckens (1637), commissary.
Thomas Hunt (1685).
Capt. Edward Hutchinson C1638), killed.
Capt. John Jacobs (1682).
Capt. Isaac Johnson (1645"), killed.
Robert Jones (1679), killed.
Capt. Thomas Lake (1653), killed.
Capt. Thomas Lothrop (1645), killed.
Charles Lidget (1679).
Simon Lynde (1658).
John Morse (1671), commissary.
Capt. Samuel Moseley (1672).
Capt. James Oliver (1640).
Capt. Nicholas Pftige (1693).
John Paine (1666).
Seth Perry (1662).
Nathaniel Pierce (1673).
Major William Phillips (1644).
Zechariah Phillips (1660), killed.
Corp. Solomon Phips (1681).
Capt. John Plympton (1643), killed.
William PoUard (1679).
Lieut Nathaniel Reynolds (1658).
John Rnggles (1646V
Ephraim Savage (1674).
Major Thomas Savage (1637).
Thomas Savage, Jr. (1665).
Capt Joshua Scottow (1645).
Capt Robert Secley (1642), killed.
Benjamin Thurston (1675).
Lieut. Ephraim Turner (1663).
Edward Tyng (1668), wounded.
Major Richard Waldron (1659).
Nathaniel Williams (1667).
The Massachusetts troops were joined at Providence by the Plymouth quota. After
some preliminary skirmishing on the way, in which parties under Capt. Moseley (1672)
and Sergt. Bennett (1672) captured forty prisoners, who were sold as slaves, Gov.
Winslow's forces joined the Connecticut regiment at Pettisquamscot. He then had
under his command one thousand and thirteen officers and men, with one hundred and
fifty friendly Mohegan Indians. The troops bivouacked in the open field, that night, in a
cold snow-storm, but early the next morning, Dec. 19, marched to attack the Narra-
ganset stronghold, known as the Great Swamp Fort, in what is now the town of South
Kingston, R. I.
The Massachusetts regiment led the column, followed by the Plymouth regiment,
and the Connecticut troops brought up the rear. Early in the afternoon, the edge of the
swamp in which the stronghold had been built was reached. The swamp was filled with
low cedars, and in the centre was an island, with an area of five or six acres, on which a
renegade Englishman had planned a fortification. "The side of it," says Mr. Hubbard,
was " made of palisadoes set upright, and which was compassed about with a Hedg of
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almost a rod Thickness." These rude works would have been almost impregnable to the
assailants had not the swamp been frozen. The customary entrance was over a fallen
tree, across a " place of water," over which but one could pass at a time. When the
Indian outposts retreated into the fortification, the Massachusetts troops were able to
follow on the ice as well as on the log. Capt. Johnson (1645) was mortally wounded
while crossing on the log, and Capt. Davenport was shot dead as he entered the fortifica-
tion. The storming party retreated, and lay on the ground until the enemy's fire
slackened, when Capts. Moseley (1672) and Gardiner advanced with their companies
to support them. They lost so heavily that they were about to retire when Major
Apple ton came up, with Capt. Oliver (1640), and, massing the two companies, carried
the fortification by storm after a two hours* fight.
The wigwams and storehouses of the Indians were burned, and some of the old
people and children perished in the fiames. The colonists had six captains and two
hundred and thirty privates killed or wounded, and, feeling they could not resist Indian
reinforcements, the remainder withdrew at midnight, to march fifteen miles in a driving
snow-storm. The infuriated .Indians avenged themselves during the winter by attacks
on the frontier settlements. Early in the spring, Canonchet was captured, and indig-
nantly refused to bring about peace were his life spared. When told that he must then
prepare to die, he replied, " I like it well ; I shall die before my heart is soft or I have
spoken anything unworthy of myself." Two Indians were detailed for the purpose, and
he was shot at Stonington, Conn.
The Company appears to have discovered, at this time, that their "orders," or
"by-laws," adopted in 1657, were of.no official value, because they had not been
approved or " allowed by the court." The following action was consequently taken : —
"April 5th, 1675. I^ ^"^^ ^^^^ voted by the Artillery Company, that the orders of
the Company be presented by Thomas Clarke, Esq. [1644], to the General Court or
Council, for their confirmation.
"John Morse [167 i], ClerkP
The following endorsement was then made on the by-laws : —
"The Court, having perused the above written orders of the Artillery Company, do
allow and approve thereof.
"Attest : " Edward Rawson, Secretary P
The new members recruited in 1675-6 were : Thomas Brattle, Andrew Clarke,.
Joseph Davis, William Gibson, William Greenough, William Griggs, Daniel Henchman,
John Jackson, Samuel Johnson, Simeon Messinger, John Moore, Ephraim Morse, John
Nichols, Daniel Quincy, Simeon Stoddard, John Temple, Benjamin Thurston.
Thomas Brattle (1675), of Boston, was of Charlestown in 1656, but removed the
next year to Boston. He married, in 1656-7, Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. William
Thomas Brattle (1675). AuTHORrriES; New frequent visits were predjudical to him, it provok'd
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1877, p. 57; Eliot's Biog. him to speak more than his strength would bear,
Diet.; Account of the Descendants of Capt. Thomas would have me come seldom. He said tome his
Brattle, by Edward D. Harris, 1687; King*s Chapel Thigh was no bigger than my Wrist I said I hop'd
Burial-Ground, by Bridgman, p. 259. as the weather grew Temperate, he might recruit,
*<[iyio] Aug. II. Sixth-day, 1 visited Mr. Tho which he seem'd to assent to." — Sewall Paper s^
Brattle, who is very low anT^languishing; He ex- Vol, IL^ p, 286.
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Tyng (1638). He was appointed cornet of the Suffolk troop, May 30, 1670, lieutenant
Oct. 13, 1675, and captain May 5, 1676. Sept. 8, 1675, by order of the council, Cornet
Thomas Brattle (1675), with a party of horsemen under his command, went to Groton.
He was with the forces at Narragansett ; May 15, 1676, he had a battle with Indians,
killing twenty ; May 24 following, he fought them again at the falls of the " Pocatuck
River," and June 30, 1676, he was sent on an expedition towards Mount Hope.
Capt. Brattle (1675) was a valuable friend to the colony. He loaned it two hun-
dred pounds, and in the first few months of the war he is credited with fifteen hundred
pounds, expended in behalf of the colony to carry it on.
He was one of the founders of the Old South Church ; non-resident representative
for Lancaster in 1671 and 1672 ; for ConcoiiLJn 1678 and 1679, and commissioner to
King Philip, with Capt. William Davis (1643) and Capt. William Hudson (1640), at
Taunton, in 167 1. He was selectman of Boston thirteen years, from 167 1 to 1683
inclusive, and was prominent in town affairs for many years.
His wife died very suddenly, at a wedding in her own house, Nov. 9, 1682 ; and he
died April 5 following, leaving probably the largest estate in New England. Major-Gen.
William Brattle (1729), the son of Rev. William, of Cambridge, was a grandson of
Capt. Thomas (1675). Some of the estate of Thomas (1675) was in Brattle Street, for
whom that street is named.
Andrew Clarke (1675), of Boston, was a son of Thomas Clarke, of Plymouth. He
was married and had three children born in Boston; the first was born July 10, 1672,
and the third Dec. 8, 1676. In 1677, moved to Harwich. He was elected a town
officer, March 12, 1676-7.
Joseph Davis (1675), of Boston, — whom Mr. Whitman (1810) wrongfully calls
"son of Capt. William Davis [1643] and born in 1645," — married. May 7, 1662,
Elizabeth, daughter of David Saywell (1664), became a freeman in 1666, and appears
as one of the founders of the Old South Church in 1669.
William Gibson (1675), of Boston in 1665, a cordwainer, was admitted to be a
freeman in 1677. He held the office of sealer of leather several years, viz., 1665, 1671,
1677, and 1684 to 1690. He was constable in 1678-9, clerk of the market in 1666-7,
and tithing-man in 1690. Mr. Savage says he supposes this Gibson is the gifted preacher
mentioned by Backus, I., 435. Lieut. William Gibson (1675) was second sergeant of
the Artillery Company in 1684.
William Greenough (1675), of Boston, shipwright, was born in England, and
became a freeman in 1673. ^^ ^^ captain of one of the Boston companies, and
served in King Philip's War in 1676; was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in
1679, and ensign in 1691. William Greenough (1675) was a member of Capt. John
Richards*s (1644) company, of Boston, in 1689; was constable in 1677-8. He died
Aug. 6, 1693, aged fifty-two years. He was buried under arms, the same evening, in
Copp*s Hill Burial-Ground. His son, John, became a member of the Artillery
Company in 17 12.
William Gibson (1675). Authority: Boston "Sabbath Augt6. 1693, Capt Wm Greenough
Records. died about 4 this moni. buried about nine at night.
William Greenough (1675). Authority: Three Vollies past tfme at night. Neither Major
New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1850, p. 78; 1863, General nor Major Hutchinson in Town. Bright
p. 167. moon-shine.'* — Sewall Papers, Vol. /., /. 381.
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William Griggs (1675), ^^ Boston, a cooper, became a freeman in 1672, and
married a daughter of John Hannaford. He was a member of Major Savage's (1637)
company, of Boston, in 1 680, constable in 1683-4, town clerk in 1696-7, and for five
years thereafter. The town records bear testimony to his interest in copying and
preserving the old records. In 1713, Mr. Griggs (1675) ^^ appointed to superintend
the delivery of wheat from vessels to the families, and in 17 14 was given charge of
the granary at thirty pounds a year. This position he held until Dec. 10, 17 17,
when the selectmen voted, " M^ Will" Griggs is Ordered to Lodg the Key of the Granary
w"» y* Town Treasurer untill further Order." July 20, 1 732, he was granted a license to
sell "Strong Drink." Mr. Whitman (1810) says administration on his estate was
granted Nov. 5, 1737.
Daniel Henchman (1675), of Boston, is first known in Boston by the following
from the town records : " Agreed with M*^ Dannell Hincheman for ^40, p Ann™ to assisst
M' Woodmancy in the grammer Schoole & teach Children to wright, the Yeare to
begine the i** of March 65-6." He continued in that profession until Jan. 3, 167 1,
when Mr. Ezekiel Cheever took charge of the school. He was admitted a freeman in
1672, and in the Boston town records is called "captain" the same year. In that
position he was distinguished during King Philip's War, having command of the com-
pany of foot, June 25, 1675, in company with Capt. Prentice with a company of horse.
An eclipse of the moon that evening discouraged the expedition much. They proceeded
onward the next day, and arrived at Swansea before night, on the 28th. Major Thomas
Savage (1637) soon arrived, brought up reinforcements, and took command of the
forces. "A few skirmishes routed the Indians in that quarter. King Philip fled to the
western part of the colony, and Capt. Henchman [1675] ^^^h some of the troops
returned. In November, he started again from Boston, with another company. Near
Mendon they heard of a party of Indians, and it was resolved to give them a camisado,
as they called it, in their wigwams. The captain [1675] ^^^ his lieutenant, Philip
Curtis [1666], accordingly led their men out to the fight, but most of them flinched in
the moment of need, and Capt. Henchman [1675] ^"^ Lieut. Curtis [1666] were left
with only five men to finish the combat. Lieut. Curtis [1666], with one man, was
killed, and the object of the excursion was lost." He was also captain of a Boston
company in 1679 ^^^ 1680.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says, "Capt. Henchman [1675] set out the great elm-tree
on Boston Common,' for a shade to the military companies which might exercise there
in after time." This tree was standing in 1825, and measured twenty-one feet and eight
inches in circumference. Its final destruction took place Feb. 16, 1876.
Having served on a committee for surveying a new plantation, — now Worcester, —
WHIiam Qriggs (1675). Authority: Boston long account of the "Old Elm" on Boston Corn-
Records, mon.
Daniel Henchman (1675). Authorities: "[1685] Monday, Octr 19th. , . . About nine
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1873, p. 31 1 ; Math- " aclock at night News came to Town of Capt Hench-
er's Magnalia, Vol. II., p. 561; Drake's Hist, of roan's Death at Worcester last Thorsday; buried on
Boston; Lincoln's Hist, of Worcester; Snow's Hist. f'riday. Very few at his Funeral, bis own Servants,
of Boston; Hill's Hist of Old South Church. I>etter a white and black, carried him to, and put him in
of Daniel Henchman, in regard to the Indian fight his grate. His wife and children following and no
at Hassanamesit, Nov. 9, 1675, is printed in the more or but one or two more." — Sewall Paper s^
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1 871, p. 10. Mr. Vol. /., /. 100.
Shurtleff, in his Topog. Des. of Boston, gives a • Boston Commercial GauUe^ April 25, 1825.
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about 1665, he became a proprietor, and in his last days resided in that town, dying
there Oct. 15, 1685. He was a member of the Old South Church, and was prominent
in town matters for several years. His estate inventoried one thousand three hundred
and eighty-two pounds.
John Jackson (167$), of Boston, son of John, of Boston, a carpenter, was bom
June 26, 1643. He was a member of Capt. Daniel Henchman's (1675) company in
1680 and* 1681.
Samuel Johnson (1675), of Boston, held some minor town offices, and in 1680 was
a member of Capt. Davis's (1673) Boston company. In 1681 was clerk of the market;
in 1684, constable; in 1686 was a member of the same military company, with Penn
Townsend (1674) captain; tithing-man in 1691, as in 1681 and 1686, and measurer of
grain in 1700 and 1701. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1692,
ensign in 1697, and lieutenant of the colonial militia.
Simeon Messinger (1675), of Boston, son of Henry (1658), of Boston, was bom
March 19, 1645. He married, in 1667, Bethia Howard, of Boston. His name is on the
tax lists from 1674 to 1688, and he was a member of Capt. Elisha Hutchinson's (1670)
company in 1685.
John Moore (1675), o^ Boston, became a freeman in 1671. He was a brewer,
and had a large estate. By wife, Lydia, he had children bom in Boston, from 1673 *o
1687 inclusive. In 1 681, he was a member of Major Clarke's (1644) military company.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1680. Administration on his estate
was granted to his wife, July 13, 1693.
Ephraim Morse (1675), son of John, of Dedham, was bom in that town, July 19,
1648. His parents removed to Boston in 1654. Ephraim (1675) was in Boston in
1677, but was an early settler in Newtown, Long Island.
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John Nichols (1675), of Boston, a joiner, son of Randall, of Boston, was born
Jan. 16, 1654, and was a member of the Old South Church. He became a freeman in
1690. He was a constable of Boston in 1686-7, a member of Capt. Hutchinson's
(1670) company, in Boston, and a tithing-man in 1692-3.
Ambrose Dawes (1674), in his will, Oct. 17, 1705, appoints " his brother Mr. John
Nichols [1675] " an executor.
Daniel Quincy (1675), o^ Boston, a goldsmith, son of Edmund Quincy, of Brain-
tree, was bom Feb. 7, 165 1, in what is now Quincy. The father, Edmund, was the
common ancestor of the Quincys in Massachusetts. Daniel (1675) naarried, Nov. 9,
Samuel Johnson (1675). AuTHORrrv: Bos- Daniel Quincy (1675). AuTHORmEs : King's
ton Records. Chapel Burial-Ground, by Bridgman, p. 208; New
Simeon Messinger (1675). Authorities: Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1857; Harris's Descend-
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1862, p. 310; Bos- ants of Thomas Brattle, p. 4.
ton Records. " [1690] Tuesday Aug. 12. About 7. p.m. we
Joiin Moore (1675). Authority: Boston lay the body of Cous. Daniel Quinsey in my Father's
Records. Tomb." — Sewall Papers^ Vol. /., /. 327.
Joiin Nichols (1675). Authorfties: Boston
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1682, Hannah, daughter of Rev. Thomas Shepard, who delivered the Artillery election
sermon in 1663. Daniel (1675) ^^^ Hannah left but one son, John (Harv. Coll., 1708),
the great-grandfather of President John Quincy Adams. Daniel's (1675) brother,
Edmund, was the ancestor of the distinguished orator and patriot, Josiah Quincy, who
was the father of Josiah, the president of Harvard College.
" Daniell Quinsey [1675] " was a constable of Boston in 1683-4, and died Aug. 10,
1690. He witnessed the will of John Hull (1660), "a silversmith," March 13, 1683-4.
Simeon Stoddard (1675), of Boston, son of Anthony (1639), baptized May
25, 1 65 1, was a member of the provincial council and of the Old South Church.
May II, 1 68 1, he was appointed ensign of the foot company under command of Capt.
Penn Townsend (1674), and to have his commission when his freedom was granted
by the court. He was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1702.
His first wife died Aug. 13, 1708. In 1709, he married for his second wife the
widow of Col. Samuel Shrimpton (1670). She died April 13, 17 13. His third wife was
Mehitable Minot, widow of Hon. Peter Sargent. His death is thus noticed in the
papers : "On Thursday morning last [Oct. 15, 1730] died here [in Boston] the Honor-
able Simeon Stoddard, Esquire, formerly of His Majesty's Council of this Province, in
the 80*** year of his age."
John Temple (1675), a carpenter, was probably a son of Sir Thomas, who came
to Boston in 1657. It was he who, tradition says, persuaded the King that the pine-
tree on the coin struck in Boston represented the royal oak that saved his Majesty.
John (1675) was admitted a freeman in 167 1, and was living in 1695. He held
town office from 1679 to 1688 inclusive, and was ti thing-man in 1680, being a member of
Capt. William Hudson's (1640) Boston company; also in 1686, when he was a member
of Capt. James HiU*s (1679) company.
Benjamin Thurston (1675), of Boston, son of John, of Salem in 1638, was bom
July 8, 1640. He was a weaver by trade, became a freeman in 1665, was one of the
founders of the Old South Church in 1669, and in 1674 the General Court made him an
ensign. He took part in King Philip's War, and died Nov. 10, 1678.
He married Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Walker. He held town office in 167 1
and 1677, and in 1676 was appointed one of the town inspectors to prevent disorders
in unlicensed houses of entertainment, etc. He was third sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1677.
Rev. Samuel Phillips, of Rowley, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1675.
He was a son of Rev. George Phillips, the first minister of Watertown, and came to New
England with his father in 1630, being Hvt years of age. He graduated at Harvard
Simeon Stoddard (1675). Authorities: pox. He afterward wrote in his diary, *< Multitudes
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851, p. 24 ^/ j^j^/ died, two of my special Friends, viz: Mr. John
Stoddard Genealogy; Sumner's Hist, of East Boston. Noycs [1676J and Benjamin Thurston [1675], who
John Temple (1675). Authority: Boston both died while I lay sick."
Records. Rev. Samuel Phillips. Authorities: Sav-
Benjamin Thureton (1675). Authorities : age's Gen. Diet.; Bond's Hist, of Watertown; Eliot's
Hill's Hist, of Old South Church; Boston Records. Biog. Diet.; Hist, of Rowley; Sprague's Annals of
In 1678, Judge Sewall was very ill with small- American Pulpit.
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College in 1651, was ordained in June, 1652, and settled in Rowley as colleague with
Rev. Ezekiel Rogers, who, with his company, founded in 1639 the town of Rowley.
Rev. Samuel Phillips died April 22, 1696. '"The many distinguished men in
Massachusetts who have for generations made the name of Phillips illustrious are his
descendants."
y- ^ The officers elected were: Elisha Hutchinson (1670), captain;
I 070" 7. I^^miel Turell (1660), lieutenant, and Freegrace Bendall (1667), ensign.
' ' John Walley (1671) was first sergeant; Benjamin Gibbs (1666), second
sergeant; Nathaniel Blake (1673), third sergeant; Nathaniel Williams (1667), fourth
sergeant; John Morse (1671), clerk, and Joshua Hughes, drummer.
The Indian war was continued, the knowledge of the country possessed by the
Indians enabling them to destroy several villages, and lead parties of the colonists into
ambushes, where they were cruelly murdered.
While thus devastated by an American foe, Massachusetts was threatened with royal
interference. After ten years of political quiet, during which time the British govern-
ment had refrained from molesting the colony, a royal agent named Edward Randolph
appeared. He was described by Cotton Mather as a " blasted wretch, followed with a
sensible curse of God wherever he came, — despised, abhorred, unprosperous." Two
objects he never concealed, — the overthrowing of the Massachusetts charter, and the
setting up of the Church of England in Boston. The contest commenced by him
culminated a hundred years later in the Declaration of Independence.
Edward Randolph, arriving in Boston in June, waited on Gov. Leverett (1639),
announced ** the cause of his coming," and desired " that, with what convenient speed
might be, the magistrates might be assembled to hear his Majesty's letter read." The
Governor replied that he could present himself to the magistrates on the afternoon of
the same day, as they were then to meet on other business. At the time appointed, he
was " admitted into the council, where he found the Governor, with the secretary and
six other magistrates. He handed the King's letter to the Governor, who desired him
to be seated. The Governor broke the seal, and reading the words, * By his Majesty's
command, Henry Coventry,' asked Randolph who Coventry might be, and was informed
that he was the King's principal secretary of state."
Gov. Leverett (1639) then read the letter aloud. In it the King acquainted the
magistrates with the representations that had been made to him in memorials of Gorges
and Mason, of which he transmitted copies. The King said he had accordingly deter-
mined to require the colony to send agents to answer to these charges, and he com-
manded that Randolph should be admitted to the council of the magistrates to hear his
letter read, and that he should bring back their answer. During the reading, three of
the magistrates, following Randolph's example, " put off their hats, and sat uncovered,
but the Governor, with the rest, continued to keep their hats on." The reading being
finished, " the Governor told the council that the matters therein contained were very
" [1676] Monday June 5 Mr. Hutchinson chosen the 2 companies train : we divide into 2 and with the
Captain, Mr Turin Lieut, Mr Bendal, Ensign of the Cambridge Artillery oppose them upon the Hill
Artillery. ... in prospect of the Harbour. Mr. Cotton Mather
" Monday, Oct. 5, Cloudy, Lowering day, yet prayed with us in the morn and at breaking up." —
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inconsiderable things, and easily answered, and it did in no way concern that govern-
ment to take any notice thereof." Randolph said that he had the King*s order to require
an answer, and to wait one month for it. " The Governor answered that they should
consider of those things," and the envoy withdrew.
The magistrates, after two days* consideration, resolved to return their thanks to
the King for his " gracious letter," and to send a further answer to it by a vessel about to
sail for London. They called Randolph in, and told him that, if he proposed to take
passage in that vessel, they would intrust him with the letter which they had prepared to
one of the secretaries of state ; otherwise, he would have a duplicate of it whenever he
should be ready to depart. He said that he " had other matters of concern under his
charge, and should not return so soon ; and withal asked them if they had well considered
of his Majesty's letter, and the enclosed petition, in so short a time, and concluded on
their agents, and the time of their going to England." The Governor, without answer-
ing the question, inquired whether he " had anything further to offer them " from the
King. Randolph replied that he had nothing ; and the Governor said only " that he
looked upon him as Mr. Mason's agent," and then bowed him out of the council
chamber. This was the beginning of trouble between the crown and the colony.
Meanwhile, King Philip had gone back to his stronghold. Capt. Church, when the
news reached Rhode Island, hastened over to Bristol Neck, where he arrived at mid-
night. He marched a party to the neighborhood of the designated spot, and there,
before dawn, they lay down in the bushes. When day broke, the Indians, perceiving
themselves to be so closely beset, rushed from their hiding-place in a disorderly manner,
under a heavy fire of those lying in wait. At one of the points likely to be passed by
the fugitives, Capt. Church had stationed an Englishman and a friendly Indian, who
presently saw King Philip approaching them, half dressed, and running at full speed.
The Englishman's gun missed fire. The Indian's gun was effective, one bullet passing
through the heart of the chief, and another lodging in his shoulder. " He fell upon his
face in the mud and water, with his gun under him." King Philip's hands were cut off
and carried to Boston. His head was taken to Plymouth, and there exposed upon a
pole, on a day appointed for a public thanksgiving.
The new members recruited in 1676-7 were: Bozoun Allen, Nathaniel Barnes,
Robert Butcher, William Colman, John Meader, John Noyes, William Phillips, William
Tomlins, Samuel Wakefield, Isaac Walker, and Joshua Winsor.
Bozoun Allen (1676), of Boston, son of Capt. Bozoun Allen (1650), of Boston, was
bom Feb. 13, 1652-3, and married, in 1673, Rachel, a daughter of Jeremiah Houchin
(1641). Capt. Allen (1676) succeeded to the large business of tanning leather which
his father-in-law had carried on. The former was a man of influence, probably a leader
of the mechanic interests of Boston ; was frequently moderator of the town meetings,
and held office in town. He was admitted to be a freeman Oct. 11, 1682; was con-
stable of the town in 1680, selectman from 169 1 to 1698 inclusive, and was represent-
ative in 1700. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1681, ensign in
1690, lieutenant in 1691, and captain in 1696. He was active in the revival of the
Company after Andros's departure.
Bozoun Allen (1676). Authorities: Boston ensigne to a ffoot company in Boston vnder the
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Whitman's Hist. A. command of Capt Elisha Hutchinson [1670] & to
and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. haue commission when he hath his freedom granted
"Sargt Bozoone Allen [1676] is appointed him by the G>urt." — Records of Mass, Bay ^ Vol, V,
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Nathaniel Barnes (1676), of Boston in 1675, ^^^ ^ merchant, who, Aug. 18, 1679,
was chosen town clerk. He was a member of Capt. Sewall's (1679) company, and a
ti thing-man in 1685 and 1686. He was clerk of the Artillery Company from 1680 to
1682 inclusive, and was first sergeant in 1684.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says that by direction of the commander. Major Savage
(1637), Nathaniel Barnes (1676) in 1680 made a complete roll of all members, with
their bondsmen, and also a complete list of the officers from the beginning. This he
certified to, as clerk, in 168 1. To the preservation of this list we are indebted for all
we know of the first years of the Company. His labors were great, and in 1746 his
lists were thought worthy of being transcribed. Mr. Dunton, the London bookseller,
says, "Mr. Barnes [1676] was clerk to the government, a matchless accomptant, a great
musician, bookish to a proverb, very generous to strangers." In 1681, the General
Court granted to Mr. Barnes (1676) two hundred acres of land.
Robert Butcher (1676), of Boston, was admitted a freeman in 1677, and was a
member of the Old South Church. He was by trade a cooper. He was chosen clerk
of the market in 1679-80, a member of "Capt Wally's [1671]" company, and a
tithing-man in 1680-1, constable in 1684-5, and held minor town offices.
William Colman (1676), son of Matthew, was born Aug. 3, 1643. He came from
Satterly, Norfolk County, England, with his wife, Elizabeth, in the "Arabella," in 1671.
His first wife having died, he married, March 6, 1 7 1 2, Lydia, daughter of Joshua Scottow
(1645), 2^^ widow of (i) Benjamin Gibbs (1666) and of (2) Anthony Checkley (1662),
attorney-general. Ensign William (1676) was the father of Rev. Benjamin Colman, D. D.,
who delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1702. William (1676) became a member
of the Second Church, July 6, 1688, but united with the Brattle Street Church in 1699,
and continued a member thereof, under the preaching of his son, who was the first
minister of that church. William Colman (1676) was third sergeant of the Company
in 1683, and ensign in 1692. He held office in the town of Boston for several years,
being a member of the first board of overseers of the poor, March 9, 1690-1. The
seventh day, March 29, 1712, Judge Sewall (1679) wrote, "Mr. Colman [1676] the
father died last Thorsday night."
John Meader (1676).
John Noyes (1676), of Boston, son of Rev. James Noyes, of Newbury, was born
June 3, 1645. He was admitted a freeman in 1675. July 27, 1674, the selectmen
voted, "John Noyse is prohibited to imploy his brother William Noyse as a Cooper
vpon the penaltie of 10* a weeke haueinge senied but 4^ yeares to the trade and not
21 yeares of age." Mr. John Noyes (1676) was constable in 1675. He married Sarah,
daughter of Peter Oliver (1643), ^wid their son, Dr. Oliver Noyes, joined the Artillery
Company in 1699. Ensign John Noyes (1676) was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1678, and a member of the Old South Church. He died Nov. 9, 1678.
Nathaniel Barnes (1676). Authorities: William Colman (1676). Authority: Boston
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Records.
Boston Records. John Noyet (1676). Authorities: Remi-
Robert Butcher (1676). Authorities: Bos- niscences of a Nonagenarian, by Sarah A. Emery,
ton Records; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church. Newburyport, 1879; Boston Records.
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William Phillips (1676). This is probably a re-entry of Major William Phillips.
He joined the Company in 1644, went to Saco, Me., about 1660, and returned to Boston
to reside in 1675-6, having been absent fifteen years. See page 142.
William Tomlins (1676) was, Mr. Whitman (1810) says, "a son or grandson of
Edward [1637]." When William Tomlin,* or Tomlyne (1676), joined the Artillery
Company in 1676, Ensign Wing (1671) and Sergt. Walley (1671) were his sureties.
In Ensign Wing's (1671) will, proved March 12, 1702-3, he mentions a daughter,
« Sarah Tomlin."
Samuel Wakefield (1676) was a resident of Boston in 1675. Mr. Whitman (1810)
says, "In his house one of the great fires in Boston began." In 1684, the General
Court refused his petition " to set up a wooden frame." He was an officer of the town
in 1685, 1686, and 1687.
Isaac Walker (1676), of Boston, son of Isaac (1644), was born Sept. 27, 1645.
Sergt. Isaac Walker (1676) was appointed ensign in Capt. Daniel Henchman's (1675)
company, Oct. 13, 1680, and was promoted to be lieutenant of the same company,
Oct. 10, 1683.
Joshua Winsor (1676), of Boston, son of Robert, of Boston, was born June 6,
1647. Joshua (1676) was a member of the Second, or Mather's, Church, and became
a freeman in 1678. He was a member of Capt. Henchman's (1675) company, and a
tithing-man in 1680, and held town office for several years afterward. He died in
November, 1717.^
Rev. Samuel Willard, of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1676.
He was a son of Major Simon Willard, of Groton; was born Jan. 31, 1640, graduated
at Harvard College in 1659, ^^^ ^^s ordained July 13, 1662. Mr. Willard married,
(i) Aug. 8, 1664, Abigail Sherman, of Watertown, and, (2) July 29, 1679, Eunice,
daughter of Edward Tyng (1642). He had been a fellow of Harvard College, and
subsequently the second minister in Groton, from whence he came to Boston, when
that town was raided by the Indians in March, 1676. He became a freeman in 1670,
and March 31, 1678, he was installed as colleague of Rev. Thomas Thacher, at the Old
South Church. On the resignation of Increase Mather as president of Harvard College,
Sept. 6, 1 701, Rev. Samuel Willard was made his successor as vice-president. He
resigned Aug. 14, 1707, and died Sept. 12 of that year.
Rev. Samuel Willard. Authorities: IliU^s town that John Thomson should not be chargeable
Hist, of Old South Church ; Sprague's Annals of to the town. — S^e Report of Boston Rec, Com.^
American Pulpit; Eliot's Biog. Diet; American VoL X.^ p, 67.
Quar. Reg., XII. • See New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg. (will),
* July 29, 1680, William Tomlin (1676) signed 1866, p. 53.
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^ Q The officers elected were: Richard Woodde (1642), captain; Moses
1 077"O« P^*^^ (1644), lieutenant, and John Wing (1671), ensign. Penn Town-
' • send (1674) was first sergeant; Anthony Checkley (1662) second
sergeant; Benjamin Thurston (1675), third sergeant; Ephraim Savage (1674), fourth
sergeant; John Morse (167 1), clerk; Joshua Hughes, drummer, and Edward Smith,
armorer.
Some friends of Massachusetts in Ireland, acting as individuals, and without any
official authority, had solicited relief in that country for such as were " impoverished,
distressed, and in necessity by the late war " in America. The Rev. Nathaniel Mather,
of Dublin, had secured donations amounting to nearly one thousand pounds in value,
contributed by " divers Christians in Ireland," and a ship-load of provisions had been
thankfully received by those rendered destitute by the war. But while the colony had
been defending the royal domain, no aid had been solicited from the King, nor had any
been offered. "It is not altogether groundlessly reported," wrote their friend. Lord
Anglesey, from London, " that you are poor yet proud."
This, which is called the "Irish Donation in 1676," was sent to New England in
the ship " Katherine," of Dublin. The contributors consigned it to Mr. William Tyng
(1638), Mr. James Oliver (1640), and Mr. John Hull (1660), "or as many of them as
shall be alive." They were to sell enough to pay the freight, — four hundred and fifty
pounds sterling, — and the remainder they were to give to those distressed by the Indian
wars. Friendly Indians were also to have a share. The Colony of Massachusetts Bay
received three hundred and sixty-three pounds sterling, which were divided among
about six hundred families, in forty-seven towns.
The new members recruited in 1677-8 were: Benjamin Allen, Joshua Atwater,
John Barnard, William Davis, Joseph Dudley, Paul Dudley, James Hill, and Henry'
Powning.
Benjamin Allen (1677), of Charlestown, son of Walter Allen, of that town, was
born at Newbury, April 15, 1647. He was a member of Capt. Moseley's (1672) com-
pany for the December campaign in 1675. His father, in his will, dated Feb. 19,
1679-80, does not mention Benjamin (1677). A Benjamin Allen died in Charlestown,
Sept. 20, 1678.
Joshua Atwater (1677), of Boston, son of Joshua, of New Haven in 1638, was born
April 10, 1658, in Milford, Conn. His father removed to Boston in 1659. Ann, sister
of Joshua (1677), married, in 1672, Jeremiah Dummer (1671), and was the mother of
the famous Jeremy (Harv. Coll., 1699). The selectmen decided, "25, 7, 1671," that
"Mr Joshua Atwater [1677] hath libertie granted him to his sellar dore to continue as it
is, paying 5^ p. ann. in money to begin the first of July last." He does not appear to
have held any office in the town of Boston. He was drowned Feb. 12, 1691-2.*
Benjamin Allen (1677). Authorities: Wy- Jury brought it in; was going on board the sloop
man*sCharlestown Genealogies and Estates; Bond's Mary. Was excommunicated." — 5«i;tf// /'ar/frj,
Hist, of Watcrtown. VoL /., //. 356, 357.
Joshua Atwater (1677). Authorities : Sav- " [1688] April 20. Joshua Atwater's wife dies,
age's Gen. Diet. ; Boston Records. It seems he carried her out of Town but last Mon-
* "Feb 12, 1691-2. Joshua Atwater dies, fall- day [April 16]. She was a worthy Gentlewoman."
ing off the outward Wharf: he was drowned about — Sewall Papers, Vol. L, p, 211.
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John Barnard (1677), of Boston, son of Matthew (1660), was born in Boston,
Sept. 29, 1654. He was admitted a freeman in 1678, and died in December, 1732.
He was the father of Rev. John Barnard (Harv. Coll., 1700), whose autobiography is
given in 3 Mass. Hist. Coll., V., 178. Lieut John (1677) was fourth sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1683, ensign in 1696, and lieutenant in 1700.
In 1678-9, a fire-engine was imported from England, and on the 27th of January
the selectmen chose Thomas Atkins as foreman, and among his twelve chosen assistants
were John Barnard (1677) and his brother, Thomas Barnard (1681). This was the first
fire-engine in town, and John (1677) and Thomas (1681) were members of the first
regular engine company in the town of Boston. John Barnard (1677) doubtless followed
the trade of his father, that of a carpenter, for during eight years, between 1680 and
1700, he was appointed by the selectmen to measure boards and timber. In 1680, he
was a member of Capt. Clarke's (1644) company, and a tithing-man; was a representa-
tive in 1696 7, and served as a selectman in 1701 and 1703-6. In 1701, the selectmen
agreed with John Barnard (1677) to erect a new house for Mr. Ezekiel Cheever, the
school-master, and to remove the old house, and in 1704 they agreed with Mr. Barnard
(1677) to build a new school-house for the "Free School," or " Latin School." In the
Boston town records, 1 701-15, he is called both " Deacon " and " Captain."
William Davis (1677), son of William Davis (1643), was born in Boston, June 25,
1653. He was a brother of Major Benjamin Davis (1673), and a member of the Old
South Church. He probably married Abigail Eliot, daughter of Jacob. William (1677)
died Jan. 23, 1706-7.
Judge Sewall wrote : "Feb. 25, 1706-7; . . . After that I visit the widow Eliott
who dwells with her daughter Davis."
Joseph Dudley (1677), of Roxbury, son of Gov. Thomas Dudley, also brother of
Patience Dudley, wife of Major-Gen. Daniel Denison (1660), and of Sarah, wife of
Major Benjamin Keayne (1638), ^^s bom July 23, 1647. Joseph Dudley graduated at
Harvard College in 1665 ; was admitted a freeman in 1672 ; representative from 1673
to 1675 ; an assistant from 1676 to 1685, and was made president of the colonies of
Massachusetts and New Hampshire in 1686.
In 1682, he had visited England, was deeply engaged in court intrigues there,
became one of Andros*s council, and was made chief-justice of an unconstitutional
supreme court. After long imprisonment in New England, he returned. In 1689, to
England, and for eight years was deputy-governor of the Isle of Wight, under Lord
John Barnard (1677). Authorities: Sav- uel Sewall, Col Townsend, G)l Appleton : Mr. Presi-
age*s Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. dent Leverett, Col Samuel Brown. Scarvs, Rings,
William Davit (1677). Authorities: Sav- Gloves, Scutcheons. Councillors and Ministers had
age*s Gen. Diet; Hist. Cat. of Old South Church. Scarvs, and Consulary Men. Col. Otis, Thaxter
Joseph Dudley (1677). Authorities: Whit- Quincey, Dows, Nordon, Judge Lynde, Col Paine
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; were there out of Town. Judge Dudley in a Mourn -
Drake's Hist, of Roxbury; Dudley Family; New ing Goak led the Widow : when I took leave of her
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, '^S^t 1869; Eliot's She desired my Prayers. Were very many people,
Biog. Diet.; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Ilill's Hist, of spectators out of windows, on Fences and Trees,
Old South Church. like Pigeons. The Bells in Boston were rung for
"[1720] April 2. Gov. Dudley dies about the Funeral; which was finished when the Sun was
noon. . . . near an hour high. I and my wife and son and
" April 8. Gov. Dudley is buried in his father daughter Sewall went and came in the Hackney
Gov. Dudley's Tomb at Roxbury. Boston and coach very well. Laus Deo" — Sewall Papers, VoL
Roxbury regiments were under arms and 2 or 3 ///., pp, 248, 249.
Troops : Bearers, His Excellency Gov. Shute, Sam-
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Cutts. He returned, in 1702, with a commission from Queen Anne as Governor of
Massachusetts and New Hampshire, in which office he remained until November, 1715.
He died at Roxbury, April 2, 1720, and was, as he requested, "buried with his father."
His brother, Paul (1677), joined the Artillery Company at the same time that Joseph
(1677) did. The latter was captain of the Roxbury company, but probably obtained
his rank of major and of colonel by service in the British army. Joseph Dudley (1677)
was agent for the colony in England during 1682, jointly with Major Richards (1644),
and returned Oct. 23, 1683.
The following appeared in the Boston News- Letter^ April, 1720 : —
"On Saturday, 2d current, died the very honorable Joseph Dudley, Esq., at his
seat in Roxbury, in the 73d year of his age, being bom September 23d, 1647 ; and on
Friday 8th current, he was interred in the sepulchre of his father, with all the honor
and respect his country was capable of doing him ; there being two regiments of foot
with two troops of horse in arms ; and while his funeral was passing, the guns at his
Majesty's Castle William were fired ; and on the occasion all the bells of the town of
Boston were tolled. There attended at the funeral, the members of his Majesty's
Council, in Boston and the neighboring towns ; a great number of Justices of the Peace,
Ministers, gentlemen, merchants and others.
" Gov. Dudley was the son of Hon. Thomas Dudley, Esq. (for many years Governor
of New England) and the son of his old age, being bom after his father was seventy
years old. During his childhood, he was under the care of his excellent mother, and
the Rev. Mr. Allen, the Minister of Dedham, who married her. He was educated at
the free school in Cambridge, under the famous master Corlet ; from thence he went
to the College in Cambridge, and there took his degrees in the Presidentship of Mr.
Chauncy. The first of his public appearance for his country's sen'ice, was in the
Narraganset Indian war, 1675. In 1686, the government of the Massachusetts Colony
being changed to a President and Council, he had a commission to command in chief ;
and after the arrival of Andros in the government of New England, New York, etc., he
continued President of the Council and Chief Justice. In 1690, he had a commission
as Chief Justice of New York. In 1693, he went a third time for England. While in
England, he had the honor to serve as a member of the House of Commons for the
borough of Newton, on the Isle of Wight; but, staying in England till his Majesty's
death, he was obliged to get his commission renewed from Queen Anne, with which
he arrived at Boston, June nth, 1702, and was received with great respect and affection,
and continued in the government until November, 17 15.
" Having been educated at Harvard College, he always retained for his Alma Mater
an affectionate regard. It was, no doubt, fortunate for this institution that so warm a
friend to it had so much power in the country, after the Province Charter was annulled
in 1686.
" He was a man of rare endowments and shining accomplishments, a singular honor
to his country. He was early its darling, always its ornament, and in his age its crown.
The sicholar, the divine, the philosopher, and the lawyer, — all met in him. Under his
administration, we enjoyed great quietness, and were safely steered through a long and
difficult Indian and French war. His country have once and again thankfully acknowl-
edged his abilities and fidelity in their addresses to the throne. He truly honored and
loved the religion, learning and virtue of New England; and was himself a worthy
patron and example of them all."
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When Andros*s government was overturned by the people, Mr. Dudley (1677), one
of the most obnoxious to them, was arrested and kept a close prisoner a long time, and
the representatives in the General Court decided his offence was such that he was not
, bailable, and they sent up to the Council of Safety heads of charges against him and
others.
Lieut.-Gov Danforth wrote to Increase Mather: "Mr. Dudley [1677] is in a
peculiar manner the object of the people's displeasure; even throughout all the
Colonies, where he hath sat as Judge, they deeply resent his correspondence with that
wicked man, Randolph, for overturning the government. The Governor and Council,
though they have done their utmost to procure his enlargement, yet cannot prevail, but
the people will have him in the jail ; and when he hath been by order turned out, by
force and tumult they fetch him in."
He himself wrote to Cotton Mather, on June i : " I am told that this morning is the
last opportunity for rolling away the stone from the mouth of this sepulchre, where I am
buried alive," etc.
He wrote Gov. Bradstreet, Sept. 12 : " After twenty weeks* unaccountable
imprisonment, and many barbarous usages offered me, I have now to complain, that on^
Monday, the whole day, I could be allowed no victuals till nine o'clock at night, when
the keeper's wife offered to kindle her own fire to warm something for me, and the
corporal expressly commanded the fire to be put out."
On his third visit to England, we find him endeavonng to take advantage of com-
plaints from the province, and supplant Gov. Phips, whom he caused to be arrested in
England, and held to bail in twenty thousand pounds.
In 1705, Mr. Dudley (1677) became very unpopular, having negatived Thomas
Oakes (1684) as speaker of the House, and being accused of encouraging an illicit trade
with the French possessions in North America. The famous Bank party were his
opposers, and wished his removal. He met the Assembly at the election. May, 1715,
for the last time, but made no speech.
Mr. Hutchinson says, " No New England man had passed through more scenes of
busy life than Mr. Dudley [1677]. He was educated for the ministry, and if various
dignities had been known in the New England churches, possibly he had lived and died
a clergyman ; but, without this, nothing could be more dissonant from his genius. He
soon turned his thoughts to civil affairs. Ambition was the ruling passion, and perhaps,
like Caesar, he had rather be the first man in New England than second in Old. Few
men have been pursued by their enemies with greater virulence, and few have been sup-
ported by their friends with greater zeal. We have seen a second generation inherit the
spirit of their ancestors, the descendants on one side preserving an affection for his
family and posterity, and, on the other, retaining equal dissatisfaction against them. He
applied himself with the greatest diligence to the business of his station. The affairs
of the war, and other parts of his administration, were conducted with good judgment.
In economy he excelled, both in public and private life. He supported the dignity of a
Governor without the reproach of parsimony, and yet, from the moderate emoluments of
his post, made an addition to his paternal estate. The visible increase of his substance
made some incredible reports of gross bribery and corruption to be easily received ;
but, in times when party spirit prevails, what will not a Governor's enemies believe,
however injurious and absurd? "
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Paul Dudley (1677), of Boston, merchant, was a younger brother of Col. Joseph
(1677), ^J^d was bom at Roxbury (baptized), Sept. 8, 1650. He married, in 1676, Mary,
daughter of Gov. Leverett (1639), ^^^ ^i^^ I^^c. i, 1681. His widow married for her
second husband, Col. Penn Townsend (1674). Mr. Dudley (1677) was a merchant,
registrar of probate under the colonial r^gime^ collector of customs for the ports of Boston
and Charleston, and a member of the Old South Church.
James Hill (1677), of Boston, was probably a son of John Hill (1647), of E)or-
chester. The latter mentions a son, James, in his will of April 11, 1660. Capt. James
(1677) married, April 10, 1662, Hannah, sister of Daniel Henchman (1675). He
was a member of the Old South Church, was elected deacon Nov. 24, 1693, and was
also its treasurer. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1678, and its
lieutenant in 1685. Sergt. Hill (1677) was appointed ensign in the foot company
commanded by Capt John Walley (1671), May 11, 1681, and he was appointed to the
command of the same company, Feb. 13, 1683-4.
He was, probably, a cooper by trade, as the selectmen appointed him a culler
of staves in 1669, 1670, and 1671 ; he was a highway surveyor in 1 680-1, captain of
a military company, in Boston, from 1684 to 1692 inclusive, and selectman of Boston
from 1688 to 1690 inclusive, and in 1693. He died Feb. 26, 1720-1.
Henry Powning (1677), of Boston, son of Henry, was born April 28, 1654, but is
not mentioned in the records of the town. June i, 1677, one hundred and ninety-nine
" Handy craftsmen " petitioned the General Court for " protection " in their several
callings, against intruders. One of the signers was Henry Powning (1677).
Rev. Josiah Flint, of Dorchester, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1677.
He was a son of Rev. Henry Flint, of Braintree, was bom Aug. 24, 1645, graduated at
Harvard in 1664, and was ordained Dec. 27, 167 1. Josiah was the father of Henry
(Harv. Coll., 1693), who was a distinguished tutor in that institution from 1699 to 1754.
Rev. Mr. Flint appears to have been a devoted and conscientious minister, whose service
was frequently interrupted by ill-health. He died in Dorchester, Sept. 15, 1680, at the
age of thirty-five years. His monument expresses the general regard : —
"A man of God he was so great, so good,
His highest worth was hardly understood."
Paul Dudley (1677). Authorities: Dudley ' James Hill (1677). Authorities: Boston
Family; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, ^^S^* Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company,
1869; Eliot's Biog. Diet.; Whitman's Hist A. and Ed. 1842.
H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Hill's Hist, of Old "Feb. 23, 1720-21, Dined at Mr Sewall's, with
South Church. Mrs Man, Grand-daughter of Capt Hill, who was
" [1677] July 24. Rec*d of Mr. Paul Dudley pray'd for with his wife. . . . Feb. 25. Mrs Hannah
[1677] to be distributed among the poor now re- Hill, wife of Capt James Hill, dyes about 5 p.m.
siding in Boston, come from other parts impover- Mtat, 83. . . . Feb. 26. Lord's Day, Capt and Dea-
ished by the war; 12 barrells of wheat, i barrell of con James Hill dyes about 6 a- clock in the morning,
malt, 12 barrells of flour, 15 barrells of oatmeal, 2 Mtat. 82. Dyed Praying: Optando si non affirm-
firkins of butter and 170 pounds of cheese, which amio. . . . March 2: After Lecture Capt James
was accordingly distributed." — -5tfj/(?« -^<rr<?rdi. Hill and Hannah his wife are buried. . . . South
"Thorsday, Xr. i. 1681. The well accom- Burying place. Great Funeral." — Sewall Papers,
plished Merchant and Accomptant, Mr Paul Dudley Rev. Jotlah Flint. Authorities : Histories
dyed, being little above 30 yeers old." — Sewall of Dorchester; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Sprague's
Papers^ Vol, //., /. 17. Annals of American Pulpit.
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The officers elected were : John Hull (1660), captain; John Walley
71), lieutenant; Ephraim Savage (1674), ensign. John Atwood
1673) "^^ fi^'st sergeant; John Noyes (1676), second sergeant;
Benjamin Davis (1673), third sergeant; James Hill (1677), fourth sergeant; John
Hayward (1673), clerk; John Scottow, drummer, and Edward Smith, armorer.
Gov. John Leverett (1639) ^^^^ *^ Boston, March 16, 1678, and was buried on the
25 th, then considered the first day of the legal year. For nearly forty years he was
active in public matters; equally efficient in leading his company into conflict or
presiding over the interests of the colony. He was fearlessly faithful to New England
in peace and war, at home and abroad.
The new members recruited in 1678-9 were : Samuel Checkley, Nathaniel Elkin,
Humphrey Luscomb, Thomas Smith, John Tay, Benjamin Thwing, William White.
Samuel Checkley (1678), of Boston, was born in Preston, Northamptonshire,
England, Oct. 14, 1653, and was half-brother of Capt. Anthony Checkley (1662). He
arrived at Boston, Aug. 3, 1670. Samuel (1678) was a physician and surgeon in Boston,
also proprietor of an apothecary's store, to which business his son, Richard, succeeded.
He married, in 1680, Mary, daughter of Joshua Scottow (1645). They had eleven
children, only two of whom survived their father, viz., Richard and Samuel. An obituary
notice of Samuel Checkley (1678) is given in the News- Letter oi Jan. 4, 1739.
He was for many years active in the military of Boston, being appointed ensign of
Capt. Wing's (1671) company, Feb. 16, 1685-6, and after the usual promotions became
major of the Boston regiment in 1702, lieutenant-colonel in 1706, and colonel from
1710 to 1712. He is called "Col," however, in the Boston Records, as early as 1706.
He received twelve different commissions, from that of ensign, given by Gov. Bradstreet,
to that of colonel, by Lieut.-Gov. Tailler (17 12). He was a member of the Old South
Church, and was elected deacon Oct. 15, 1693, which honor he declined; selectman
from 1693 to 1696 inclusive; representative in 1702-7, and town clerk from 1720 to
1733. After the revolution which overturned Andr<»s's government, he was actively
engaged in reviving the Artillery Company, and was fourth sergeant in 1685, third
sergeant in 1690, lieutenant in 1694, and captain in 1700. He was also one of his
Majesty's justices of the peace from 1714 to 1727 inclusive. He died Dec. 27, 1738.
Rev. Samuel Checkley, son of Col. Samuel (1678), delivered the sermon before
the Artillery Company in 1725, and Rev. Samuel, grandson of Col. Samuel (1678),
delivered the sermon in 1757.
Nathaniel Elkin (1678).
Humphrey Luscomb (1678), of Boston, a merchant, was one of the founders of
King's Chapel in 1686.^ His name appears in the Boston town records but once,
April 6, 1686, when he and Theodore Atkinson (1644) came before the selectmen and
Samuel Cheokley (1678). Authorities: Humphrey Luteomb (1678). "[i688]Mon-
Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. day June ii. About 3 this Morn, Major Luscomb
Company, Ed. 1842; Records of Mass. Bay; HilPs dies of a Fever. . . .
Hist, of Old South Church; New Eng. Hist, and "Maj. L. was buried June 15, 1688, between
Gen. Reg., 1848, 1861. 7 & 8 p. M. Six companies attended. After the
" [1719] 8r 14th . . . visited Col. Checkley who Volleys several great guns were fired." — Sewall
is very sick, says he is this day 66 years old; takes Papers^ Vol. /., p, 2\T,
my visit very kindly, and desires Prayers." — Sewall ^ See Foote's Annals of King's Chapel
Papers^ Vol, IIL, /. 332.
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desired them to make a record of an agreement between them relating to the bounds
of land near BendalPs Dock. The agreement is recorded, signed, and witnessed.
Administration was granted on his estate by Sir Edmund Andros, June 23, 1688, in
which Humphrey Luscomb (1678) was called "Major." He was doubtless appointed
to military office by Gov. Andros. He died June 11, 1688.
Thomas Smith (1678), of Boston. His sureties were Capt. Hutchinson (1670)
and Ensign Checkley (1678). His name appears in Boston Records, April 25, 1681,
when he is chosen as a tithing-man from Capt. Walley's (167 1) company.
John Tay (1678), son of William, of Boston, was bom Nov. 16, 1647. He does
not appear to be mentioned in the Boston town records, and his father, in his will,
dated April 28, 1680, does not mention him.
Benjamin Thwing (1678), of Boston, son of Benjamin, was born in July, 1647.
He was a carpenter by trade, a member of the Old South Church, and was admitted to
be a freeman May 19, 1680. He married, about 1669, Abigail Dickson. The Boston
town records say that liberty was granted, in 1679, "Benj' Thwinge to lay Timber" on
the town land, and July 29, 1680, " Benj* Twinge " was chosen a tithing-man from Capt.
Hutchinson's (1670) company.
On Friday, Jan. 14, 1681, as he was going from Mount Hope to Rhode Island in
a canoe, with an Indian, the canoe was upset by the wind and ice, and Mr. Thwing
(1678) was drowned.
William White (1678) was one of the founders of King's Chapel in 1686, and on
the record of the first meeting, June 15, 1(386, his name stands next after Mr. Luscomb*s
(1678). William White (1678) was bom in 1646, and was named, with two others, in
March, 1688, by Sir Edmund Andros, to obtain contributions for building an Episcopal
church in Boston.
Rev. Samuel Nowell, a son of Increase Nowell, who was one of the founders of
the First Church in Charlestown, and of the First Church in Boston, delivered the
Artillery election sermon of 1678. Rev. Samuel Nowell was never a settled minister,
but served as chaplain in King Philip's War. He became a freeman in 1677, ^^
assistant in 1680, and in October, 1685, was chosen treasurer of the colony, an office
from which he was relieved the next year by the commissioning of Joseph Dudley
(1677) as Governor. Randolph wrote the Earl of Clarendon, July 14, 1682, that as
leaders in the " high misdemeanors,'* he designated " Thomas Danforth, Samuel Nowell,
a late fanatic preacher, and now a magistrate," etc. He went to England to act with
Mr. Mather at court in favor of New England, Capt. Elisha Hutchinson (1670) being
also present, but died at London in September, 1688. His wife was the widow of
Hezekiah Usher (1638).
Rev. Cotton Mather, writing in the Magnalia, Book VH., Chap. 6, Sect. 10, of the
Swamp Fort fight, says : " I wish I could particularly give an ' immortal memory ' to
all the brave men that signalled themselves in this action. But among them, how shall
Benjamin Thwing (1678). Authorii'V: The "Capt William White commanded the South
Thwing Family, by Walter E. Thwing, 1883. Company in 1687.** — Stwairs Diary,
William White (1678). AuTHOKiTiEs: Footers Rev. Samuel Nowell. Authorities: Math-
Annals of King's Chapel; 3 Mass. Hist. Coll., Vol. er's Magnalia; Savage's Gen. Diet.
I., p. 84.
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I speak thy praise ! thou excellent Samuel Nowel, never to be forgotten ! This now
reverend, and afterward worshipful person, a chaplain to the army, was author to a good
sermon preached unto the Artillery Company of the Massachusetts, which he entitled,
' Abraham in Arms,* and at this fight there was no person more like a true son of 'Abra-
ham in Arms,* or that with more courage and hazardy fought in the midst of a shower
of bullets from the surrounding savages. But —
"Time would not let me all his deeds recite, —
His skill in council — prowess in the fight.''
^ Q The officers elected were: John Walley (1671), captain; Penn
J QVQ"QQ^ Townsend (1674), lieutenant; Benjamin Davis (1673), ensign.
' ^ William Greenough (1675) was first sergeant; Jeremiah Dummer
(167 1), second sergeant ; Ephraim Sale (1674), third sergeant; Joseph Belknap (1658),
fourth sergeant; John Hay ward (1673), clerk; John Marion, drummer, and Edward
Smith, armorer.
Boston had, meanwhile, become the principal seaport in North America, untram-
melled as yet by a royal custom-house, and the flags of the maritime nations waved at
her wharves.
Boston, in 1679, had about nine thousand inhabitants, occupying less than two
thousand tenements. Some of the houses in the business portion of the town were of
brick, with tile or slate roofs, and others were of wood, plastered roughcast on the
outside with cement, in which was mixed finely-powdered black glass. The greater
portion of the houses, however, were of wood, covered with clapboards, and roofed
with cedar shingles. The chimneys were large, built in a stack in the centre of the
house, and the windows were small.
The streets, of different widths (sometimes the same street bearing different names
in different places), were paved with round beach stones. There were neither street-
lamps nor sidewalks, but hitching-posts were numerous, and nearly every large house had
its horse-block in front for convenience in mounting and dismounting. The cows of
many of the freeholders were pastured on the Common, while others owned pasture-
lands, orchards, and gardens on the road leading to Cambridge. There were in the
centre of the town several large and handsome villas, surrounded by gardens, and one
which eclipsed the others had just been completed by Peter Sergeant, a wealthy mer-
chant, on land which he had purchased of Col. Samuel Shrimpton (1670). This edifice,
afterward known as the Province House, was built in the most substantial manner, and
the elaborately-wrought iron-work of the balustrade, over the front entrance, contained
the initials of the owner, and the date, thus : "16 P. S. 79."
Mr. Sergeant died on the 8th of February, 17 13-4, and his widow married. May
12, 1715, her third husband, Simeon Stoddard (1675). He died on the isth of October,
1730, in his eightieth year. She survived him eight years.
When she married Mr. Stoddard (1675), she had no further use for the house
erected by Mr. Sergeant, for her new husband had one as desirable, and the estate was
purchased by the province.
The new members recruited in 1679-80 were : Samuel Bridge, Edward Bromfield,
Nathaniel Byfield, John Cotta, John Foster, Francis Foxcroft, Obadiah Gill, Robert
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Jones, Charles Lidget, Benjamin Mountfort, Joseph Parsons, William Pollard, Samuel
Ravenscroft, Samuel Sewall, Thomas Smith, William Sumner, James Townsend, and
David Waterhouse.
Samuel Bridge (1679), o^ Boston in 1671, a carpenter, was admitted a freeman
in 1672. Between 1673 and 1701, he was elected or appointed to town office during
fourteen years; also, being a member of Capt. James HilPs (1677) company, he was
chosen a ti thing-man in 1686, 1690, 1693, and 1696. He also worked at his trade for
the town, and served on special committees, the last service being in 17 13, to inspect
the town in regard to the observance of the by-law for keeping ladders at each house.
Mr. Whitman (18 10) says he was "of Charlestown." If he was the son of William
and Persis (Pierce) Bridge, of Charlestown, he was born Aug. 19, 1647.
His will (Suffolk Wills, Vol. XX., folio 123) mentions five daughters and two sons.
The latter, Benjarnin and Ebenezer, joined the Artillery Company in 17 11 and 17 17
respectively.
Edward Bromfield (1679), of Boston in 1675, son of Henry, was a merchant,
whose name is perpetuated by the thoroughfare, Bromfield Street, in Boston. He
was the father of Edward (1732), one of his Majesty's council, and was a m^i of
''great integrity and singular piety." He was a member of the Old South Church, and
died June 2, 1734, aged eighty-six years. His tomb is in the King's Chapel Burial-
Ground.
In 1684, he is recorded as a member of Capt. Savage's (1674) military company,
of Boston. Refusing to serve as constable in 1686, he was fined "accordinge to lawe."
He was chosen commissioner for the town, Aug. 24, 1691, and representative in 1693,
1694, and 1695 ; also selectman in 1694 and 1695.
The New England Journal^ at the time of his decease, said, " Edward Bromfield
[1679] w^ ^xn at Haywood House, the seat of the family, near New Forest, in Hamp-
shire, in England, on Jan. 10, 1648-9, and baptized in the neighboring church, at
Chancroft, on Jan. 16 following; served his apprenticeship in London; soon after, took
a trading voyage to Jamaica, and afterwards to New England, whither he came in 1675
and finding this then very religious country agreeable to his pious genius, soon chose it
for his own, and to live and die among us, and in the trade of merchandise.
" He served his town in many offices. Even in the time of our old charter, he was
one of the commissioners of the peace, and trial of civil actions under ten pounds.
In May, 1703, chosen into the council, and from that time annually elected till 1728,
Samuel Bridge (1679). AuTHORrrv : Boston Edward Bromfield, Esq., in the 86th year of his age;
Records. who for many years was one of his Majesty's Coun-
" [1717, Saturday] Nov 30. Sam. Bridge died cil, a gentleman of great integrity and singular piety,
last night; was at work on Monday last. . . . Tues- He was buried on Thursday the 6*^ [of June] (oUow-
day Dec. 3. P. M. I go to the Funeral of Mr. Saml ing [1734]. lie was the third son of Henry Brom-
Bridge, Col. Townsend was one of the Bearers; Six field, Esq. . . . and was born at Haywood Hou«»e,
Councillers follow'd the Relations. . . . The Aer Hampshire, England, Jan. 10, 1648-9; served his
was grown very Cold, and snow'd before we got to apprenticeship in London; came to America in
the grave." — Stiua II Papers ^ Vol. IIL^ pp. 150, 152. 1675. He was annually elected of the Coimcil of
Edward Bromfield (1679). Authorities: Massachusetts from 1703 to 1728. ... He was twice
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1859, 1871, 1872; married: 1st, about 1678, to Mrs. Elizabeth Brad-
Boston Records; King's Chapel Burial- Ground, by ing; 2d, to Miss Mary Dan forth, daughter of Rev.
Bridgman, p. 255; Resolves, etc., of Mass. Bay, Samuel Danforth, of Roxbury." — Ntw England-
Vol. VH. Journal, June, 1734.
"Yesterday in the afternoon, died the Hon.
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when, being in the eightieth year of his age, his growing infirmities released him from
public business. He joined the church of the reverend and famous Mr. Doolittle, about
the seventeenth year of his age, entered into a special acquaintance with the renowned
Mr. Baxter, and other eminent confessors of Christ ; closely attended their ministry with
great delight through all the difficulties of the then reigning persecution.
" Not long after his coming over, he joined himself to the [Old] South Church in
this town, and has been therein a distinguished ornament. His heart was especially
set for the propagation of the gospel in ignorant places, supporting ministers of low
salaries, maintaining charity schools for children, and helping poor and hopeful scholars
to academical learning.
"He turned the pasture behind his house into a very shady grove; and in the
midst he built an Oratory, where, even in the most flourishing circumstances, and height
of business, he would several times a day retire, that he might turn his eyes from
beholding vanity. His temper was very active, cheerful, open-hearted, free and liberal.
He made every one always easy about him, unless he had to do with bold transgressors,
and then he rather wished their reformation than their punishment. In the education
of his children he was exceedingly careful."
Edward Rawson, the colonial secretary, bought property of Theodore Atkinson
(1644), and through the land was laid out Rawson's Lane. This name was changed,
in 1796, to Bromfield Lane, which in 1829 became Bromfield Street, in memory of
Edward Bromfield (1679), who "Uved on the southerly side about half way up, where
later the Bromfield House stood. ^This site was afterwards occupied by the Indian
Queen Tavern."
Nathaniel Byfleld (1679), o^ Boston in 1674, a lawyer, son of Rev. Richard Byfield,
was bom at Long Ditton, Surrey County, England, in 1653. He was the youngest of
twenty-one children. He came to Boston in 1674, and married, in 1675, Deborah,
daughter of Capt. Thomas Clarke (1638). April 25, 1676, he sent the following petition
to the Governor and council : " The Petition of Nathaniel Byfield Humbly showeth. That
your petitioner is a stranger in the country & lately married, & is now Prest to go out
to war against the Indians. And whereas the law of God is plain in Deut. 5, that when
a man hath taken a new wife he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged
with any business, but he shall be free at home one year. Your petitioner doth humbly
request the favor of your Honours to grant him the Priviledge and benefit of the said
law & to grant him a discharge from the present service." His second wife was Sarah,
youngest daughter of Gov. Leverett (1639). His first wife died in 17 17, his second in
1730, and he died June 6, 1733.
He became a proprietor, and among the first settlers, of Bristol, in Plymouth
Colony, for which he was representative in 1691, and for the United Province in 1692,
being also speaker of the House in 1693. He was representative from Boston in 1696,
1697, and 1698, a member of the council in 1699, and for thirteen years afterward prior
to 1729; and six other years, between 17 13 and 1724, he was elected but negatived by
the Governor. He served as a special justice of the Superior Court by appointment
in 1727, 1728, and Jan. 11, 1732-3. He was appointed judge of the inferior Court of
Common Pleas, in Bristol County, Aug. 7, 1701, which he resigned in 1724, after nearly
Nathaniel Byfleld (1679). Authorities: 1774; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company,
Boston Records; Whitmore's Mass. Civil List, 1630- Ed. 1842.
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a continuous service; was register of probate of Bristol County nearly twenty years,
between 1702 and 1729, and was appointed for one year, from June 19, 1697, commis-
sioner of import and excise. He obtained a commission as judge of the vice-admiralty
for the provinces of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, which he
received in April, 1704, and continued in that office until 17 15. In 1729, he was
reappointed to that office. In 17 15, he went to England, to endeavor to supplant Gov.
Dudley (1677). Having been reproved by the Governor, in council, for some alleged
errors in judicial proceedings, he was ever after in opposition to him, which Gov. Dudley
(1677) revenged by negativing his election as councillor. Being a favorite of Gov.
Belcher, Mr. Byfield (1679) and Elisha Cooke, Jr. (1699), were appointed by the
Governor, Dec. 29, 1731, judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Suffolk County, in
the places of Col. Hutchinson (1670) and William Dudley removed. He was constable
of Boston in 1678. On the Boston town records, 1699-1701, he is called "Captain."
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1682, and its lieutenant in 1699.
In 1702, he was commissioned colonel of a regiment embracing all the militia of Bristol
County. The distinguished Indian fighter, Benjamin Church, was his lieutenant-colonel,
and Ebenezer Brenton, major.
John Cotta (1679), of Boston, a tailor, became a freeman in 1671. He married
Mary Moore in 1668, and died Nov. 20, 1723, aged seventy-seven years. In 1665,
May 29, John Cotta (1679) "was fined 10* for opeing shop, contrary to Towne order."
In 1680, he was a member of Capt. Savage's (1674) company, of Boston, was a constable
in 1685, and a member of the military in 1691. Mr. Whitman (18 10) says he was
active in the revival of the Artillery Company in 1690, and held a commission in the
militia. His son, John, joined the Artillery Company in 1698. John Cotta (1679) was
third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1692.
John Foster (1679), of Boston, was an eminent merchant from Aylesbury, Bucks
County, England, and was admitted a freeman in 1682. He joined the Artillery Com-
pany immediately after his arrival, and became very prominent in the affairs of the
Company from 1690 to 1695. He was of the Council of Safety in 1689; was repre-
sentative for Portsmouth in 1690; one of Gov. Dudley's (1677) councillors; named in
the charter of William and Mary in 1692; one of the first council under it, in' which
office he continued until his death, Feb. 9, 1 710-1.
He is mentioned in the Boston tpwn records, the first time, March 15, 1679-80,
when, being elected constable, he was fined for refusing to serve ; and was selectman in
1690, 1 69 1, and 1692. On the 7th of December, 1692, he was appointed a justice of
the inferior Court of Common Pleas for Suffolk County, and served in that office until
John Cotta (1679). Authorities: Boston "Febr 9. Seventh-day, between 11 and 12 m.
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Col John Foster expires. His place at the Council
** [1723] Novr 23 Mr. John Cotta, the father, is Board and Court will hardly be filled up. I have
buried." — Sewall Papers, VoL III,, p. 327. lost a good Left-hand man. The Lord save New
John Foster (1679). Authorities: New England. Now just half the Counsellours mentioned
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1863; Boston Records; in the Charter are 'dead. . . .
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. "Thorsday Feb 15. John Foster Esqr is en-
" Seventh-day Feby 3, 1710-11. Col Foster tombed. . . . Scarfs and Rings, Escutcheons. All
was taken with an Apoplectick Fit as he was at the of the Council had Scarfs : . . . many great Guns
privat house about 8 M. When he staid long they were fired." — Sewall Papers, Vol, II,, pp. 299,
call'd, none answered ; so they burst open the door, 300.
and found him fallen down and Speechless. . . .
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his decease. He is called "Capt." in the Boston town records, 1696-8, and Mr.
Savage says he was colonel of the Boston regiment, "a wealthy merchant, and of a
most fair and unblemished character."
Franois Foxorofl (1679), of Cambridge, originally settled in Boston. He is said
to have been the son of Daniel, who was mayor of Leeds, York County, England, in 1665,
and he arrived in America about that time. He married, Oct. 3, 1682, Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of Gov. Danforth, and had two sons, both of whom graduated at Harvard College.
On the death of Gov. Danforth, Mr. Foxcroft (1679) removed from Boston to Cambridge,
and occupied the Governor's homestead, which had been conveyed to him. He was a
man of wealth and energy, and served the state in various offices. He died at Cam-
bridge, Dec. 31, 1727, aged about seventy years.
Rev. Lucius R. Paige, D. D., in the History of Cambridge, says, " Mr. Foxcroft
[1679] was a justice of the peace under Andros, and upon his warrant Winslow [1692]
was committed to prison for announcing the revolution in England. A few days after-
ward he exchanged places with Winslow [1692], and became himself a prisoner with
Andros and his adherents." He was soon after released, and April 20, 1689, he was
confined in Gov. Danforthls house for one week, when he was ^set at liberty.
He represented Dunstable in the General Court in 1693 ; was judge of the Court
of Common Pleas for Middlesex County from 1709 to 17 19, and judge of probate from
1708 to 1725.
Henry Flint, in the preface to the funeral sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Appleton,
thus sketches Francis Foxcroft (1679) : "He was a gentleman by birth, of a worthy
family in the north of England, where he received a good school education. He was
bred a merchant, and was very expert and skilful, as well as very just and upright in
all his business. His natural powers were extraordinary; his acquired knowledge of
various kinds was so too ; his virtues were great and eminent. His generosity, prudence,
sincerity, justice towards men, and piety towards God, were conspicuous to those that
knew him. His* temper indeed was sudden, and made almost uncontrollable by the
violence of the gout and pain he was such an uncommon instance of ; but this was his
burden and lamentation. He was a person of grave and austere countenance and
conversation, mixed with much of the gentleman and the Christian."
At a meeting of the selectmen of Boston, July 27, 17 13, Francis Foxcroft (1679)
is recorded as a captain. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1683,
and is probably the Col. Foxcroft (1679) who commanded a regiment raised for fighting
the Indians. He is called "Colonel" on the records of King's Chapel, Dec. 20, 1703.
Obadiah Gill (1679), of Boston, a shipwright, eldest son of John, of Boston, first
appears on the Boston town records in November, 1673. He held a town office in
Francis Foxcroft (1679). Authorities: lay his hands on the Bible in Swearing." -- 5<?7^tf//
Boston Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Papers, Vol. /., /. 202.
1853, 1854, 1861, 1875, 1879, i88o; Annals of "March 30, 1688. Obadia Gill ... is by a
King's Chapel, p. 105; Paige's Hist, of Cam- Writt from the Sheriff imprisoned, because he paid
bridge; Hurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co., pp. 29, not the 13^. 4^ which he was fined, Feb 8, for not
30. laying his Hand on the Bible. . . .
"[1727-8] Jan 4Thorsday, Col. Francis Fox- "He paid the fine, and Ly not in Prison one
croft was inter'd at Cambridge." — Srioall Papers, night." — Se^oa// Papers, VoL /., p. 208.
VoL III., /. 389. " Here lieth buried ye Bodi of Obodiah Gill
Obadiah Gill (1679). Authority: Boston Deacon of ye North Church in Boston Aged 50
Records. years, decesed January ye 6 — 1 700." — From Copp^s
" [1687-8] Wednesday, Feb. 8, Obad. Gill . . . Hill Buria/- Ground.
is fined by Judge West Marks for refusing to
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1676, and in 1678 was a member of the first engine company in town. In 1680, he
was a member of Capt. John Richards's (1644) military company in Boston. He was
both highway surveyor and constable in 1682, and, besides holding other offices, was
selectman in 1691, and continuously thereafter until 1701. The inventory of his estate
was returned to the probate court April i, 1702. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1691.
Robert Jones (1679), ^^^ ^^ Robert, of Hingham, was probably bom in England.
In 1644, the family removed to Rehoboth, remained a few years, and then returned to
Hingham. Robert Jones (1679) did not return to Hingham, but probably settled in
Swansea. He married Anna, daughter of John Bibble. He was killed by the Indians
June 24, 1675. Robert, Sr., in his will, mentions the children of his deceased son,
Robert (1679).
Charies Lidget (1679), ^^ Boston, son of Peter Lidget, "a rich merchant," of
Boston, was bom in that town, March 29, 1650. He married (i) Bethiah Shrimpton
and (2) Mary Hester, of London. He is called a colonel, by Hutchinson, I., 374,
at the downfall of Andros and his government, upon whose side Mr. Lidget (1679)
prominently acted. He was one of the founders of King's Chapel, and his name,
"Captaine Lydgett," appears on the record of the first meeting, June 15, 1686, with
Mr. Luscomb's (1678) and Mr. White's (1678). Mr. Foote, in Annals of King's Chapel,
says, "April 26, 1687, he was an assistant justice of the Superior Court, with Dudley as
chief-justice." ,
He sailed for England in February, 1689-90, and died in London, July 13, 1698.
Benjamin Mountfort (1679) arrived at Boston in the ship "Dove," from London,
in 1675. He was about thirty years of age. He was a strong Episcopalian and Royalist,
and was one of the founders of King's Chapel. He was a member of its first vestry,
and, in 1690 and 1696, one of its wardens. He was an uncle of John Mountfort, who
joined the Artillery Company in 1697. Benjamin was an affluent and influential ship-
owner. He built his warehouse on the site of the present granite building, corner of
Change Avenue and Faneuil Hall Square, which became known as " Mountfort'S Corner."
He married Rebecca Foster, of Dorchester. They had no children, and he willed
his entire property to his wife. His will, executed Oct. 21, 17 13, was proved Sept. 7,
1 714. His remains were buried in King's Chapel Burial- Ground.
Joseph Parsons (1679), of Boston, merchant, married Bethia Brattle, daughter of
Capt. Thomas (1675). They had four children, all of whom died young; the mother
herself dying July 4, 1690, ten days after her last child died.
Mr. Parsons (1679) was a member of the patriotic council for the overthrow of
Andros in 1689, and was made a freeman in March, 1690.
Of Joseph Parsons (1679), the father, after the death of the last of his family,
nothing has been learned, except that he was alive in 1720.
Robert Jones (1679). Authorities: Sav- Benjamin Mountfort (1679). Authorities:
age*8 Gen. Diet.; Lincoln's Hist, of Hingham. Annals of King's Chapel, pp. 93, 123; King's
Charles Lidget (1679). Authorities: New Chapel Burial-Ground, by Bridgman, p. 319.
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1879, 1880, for letters Joseph Parsons (1679). Authorities: Sav-
of Charles Lidget (1679) and Francis Foxcroft age's Gen. Diet.; Harris's Descendants of Thomas
(1679); Annals of King's ChapeL Brattle.
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William Pollard (1679), ^^ Boston, son of William, an innholder, was bom in
Boston, March 20, 1653. He also kept an "ordinary," licensed in 1690. He was the
father of Capt. Jonathan Pollard (1700), and grandfather of Col. Benjamin (1726);
was a member of the Old South Church, and soldier in King Philip's War. He died
in 1690.
Samuel Ravenscrofl (1679), of Boston, married Dionysia, daughter of Major
Thomas Savage (1637). Mr. Foote, in Annals of King's Chapel, says he was, in
1689, one of the wardens of King's Chapel, which prevented his two youngest children
being baptized at the Old South Church, to which he had belonged, and where his three
eldest are recorded. He, too, was imprisoned in the revolution of 1 689, and soon, after
uniting in a loyal address to King William, moved from Boston. He was one of the
founders of King's Chapel, and his name appears in the records of the first meeting,
June 15, 1686. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1682, and ensign
in 1686.
Samuel Sewall (1679), of Boston, bookseller, was bom at Bishop*Stoke, England,
March 28, 1652. He came to New England in 1661, and graduated at Harvard College
in 167 1. In a letter written in 1720 to his son, who had made some inquiries respect-
ing the genealogy of the family, he wrote : " Mr. Henry Sewall, my great-grandfather,
was a linen-draper in the city of Coventry, in Great Britain. He acquired a great estate,
was a pmdent man, and mayor of the city. 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 neat cattle and provisions
suitable for a new plantation. On March 25, 1646, Richard Saltonstall joined together
in marriage my father and my mother, Mrs. Jane Dummer, — my mother about nine-
teen years old. 'Your fathers, where are they?* In 1674, I took my second degree at
Harvard College, and Mrs. Hannah Hull, my dear wife, saw me when I took my
degrees, and set her affections on me, though I knew nothing of it till after our marriage,
which was Feb. 28, 1675-6. Gov. Bradstreet married us."
It has been asserted in history and in romance, that when Mr. Sewall (1679) married
Hannah Hull, on the 28th of February, 1675-6, her father requested her, after the
ceremony, to stand on one side of his large scales, while he placed bags of shillings on
the other side, until she was weighed down. The scales have been handed down, and
grace a continental collection in Newbury ; but modem iconoclasts say that the story
originated in an ingenious computation of the weight of the sura which the bride actually
received as her dowry. "From this marriage," remarks Quincy, "has sprung the
eminent family of the Sewalls, which has given three chief- justices to Massachusetts, and
one to Canada, and has been distinguished in every generation by talents and virtues of
its members."
William Pollard (1679). Authorities: Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, P- 105, with portrait;
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Hill's Hist, of Old South SewalPs Diary and Papers.
Church. " [1712] Monday, May 5. I lay a stone at the
Samuel Ravenscrofl (1679). Authority: South-east Comer of the Town House and had
Footers Annals of King's Chapel. engraven on it S. S. 1712." — Sewall Papers^ Vol,
Samuel Sew.all (1679). Authorities: Hill's //., /. 346.
Hist, of Old South Church; Whitman's Hist. A. and " The first Court was open'd in the New Town-
H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Atlantic Monthly, Feb- house," April 27, ip^, — Srwall Papers, Vol, //.,
ruary, 1880; Memoir of Samuel Sewall; New En^. /. 379.
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Samuel (1679) attended school at Badesley, England, and later at Rumney.
Arriving in Boston in 166 1, not yet ten years of age, he proceeded to Newbury, and con-
tinued his studies under the tutorship of Rev. Thomas Parker, graduating in 1671.
His original intention was to enter the ministry, and therefore he studied divinity,
commenced preaching, and thought of settling at Woodbridge, N. J. ; but his plans
were changed, possibly by his fortunate marriage to Hannah Hull, daughter of Capt. John
Hull (1660), the goldsmith and mint- master.
He was admitted to be freeman in 1678, and almost immediately began his public
career. In the Records of the Town of Boston, he first appears, March 15, 1682-3, as
one of a committee to draw up instructions for the deputies for the General Court. He
was captain of a Boston military company from 1684 to 1693, and was major of the
regiment in 1695-6. He was chosen assistant in 1684, 1685, and 1686. He served the
town in various offices, and on many special committees. He visited England in 1688
and in 1689 ; the old charter having been revived, he was again assistant He was a
member of the old council in 1689, and also of the new, from 1692 to 1725, being the
last survivor of the first-named councillors. In May, 1692, he was appointed one of
the judges for the trial of persons charged with witchcraft. Nineteen of the persons
arraigned before this court at Salem were executed. At a public meeting in the Old
South meeting-house, on Fast Day, Jan. 14, 1697, the minister read publicly a note from
Samuel Sewall (1679), — the latter standing in the congregation while Rev. Mr. Willard
read it, — acknowledging the writer's guilt in the decisions of the court, and asking the
pardon both of God and man.
Dec. 9, 1692, Mr. Sewall (1679) was chosen one of the judges of the Superior
Court, and became chief-justice in 1 718, retaining his seat on the bench until 1728, when,
on account of advanced years, he resigned it. He was appointed judge of probate for
the county of Suffolk in 17 15, an office which he also resigned in 1728. He was a
supervisor of the press in 1681, and, when the Cambridge press came under his control,
is said to have printed the catechism with his own hands. In 1721, he entered his
dissent to a declaration of war against the eastern Indians, and is entitled to the honor
of being the first to oppose domestic slavery.
He was " a good friend to the aborigines of every tribe, not from mere humanity
and compassion, but he was much inclined to think that they were part of the ancient
people of God, and that the ten tribes, by some means or other, had strolled into
America. He was a commissioner for propagating the gospel among them, and with his
own substance built them a synagogue, and did many other charitable acts."
He was a man of distinguished piety, a diligent student of the Scriptures, and the
author of two works on the Prophecies. In the year 1700, he expressed his sympathy
with the enslaved Africans by the issuing of a tract, entitled " The Selling of Joseph."
In 1 701, with Hon. Isaac Addington (1652), he drew up rules for the regulation of
Yale College, and was a member of the council, and one of the board of overseers of
Harvard College for many years.
He died at Boston, Jan. i, 1730, in his seventy-eighth year. The Boston Ntws-
Letter oi Jan. 8, 1730, says, —
"After a month's languishment, died at his residence here, the Hon. Samuel
Sewall, Esq. [1679], who has for forty years appeared a great ornament of his town and
country. He was early chosen a tutor and fellow at Cambridge college, after taking his
degree, but did not long reside there, on account of his marriage within a year. In
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the disorderly time of Sir E. Andros's government, towards the end of 1688, he went a
voyage to England; upon his landing there, met the surprising news of the happy
revolution, and retiuned here the following year.
" He was universally beloved among us for his eminent piety, learning, and wisdom^
his grave and venerable aspect and carriage, his instructive, affable, and cheerful con-
versation, his strict integrity and regard for justice, which with many other excellencies,
rendered him ' worthy of a distinguishing regard in the New England histories.'
" He lived happily with the wife of his youth about forty-three years, who died Oct.
19, 1717. He afterwards married Mrs. Abigail Tilley and Mrs. Mary Gibbs, who is now
a mourning widow."
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1680, ensign in 1683, and com-
mander in 1 701. Among his children were Rev. Joseph, pastor of the Old South
Church, whom he lived to see settled there, and who, by shedding tears profusely during
his prayers, gained the name of the "weeping apostie."
Thomas Smith (1679).
William Sumner (1679), of Boston, blacksmith, grandson of William, of Dorchester,
and son of William, of Boston, was bom in Boston, Feb. 9, 1656. He was a member
of Major Clarke's (1644) military company in Boston in 1680, and held town offices
for three years. July 28, 1684, the selectmen "agreed with William Sumner [1679],
blacksmith to pay him /^Ids in mony to keepe the clocke at y* North end of the Towne
for one yeare." About 1687, he moved from Boston to Middleton, and died there,
July 20, 1703.
From William, the grandfather, are descended Gov. Increase Sumner and his son,
Gen. William H. Sumner (1819), also Thomas W. Sumner (1792).
James Townsend (1679), ^^ Boston, a carpenter, son of William, and brother of
Col. Penn Townsend (1674), was bom Jan. 15, 1647, and became a freeman in 1672.
He died before Dec. 17, 1689, when his widow refused letters of administration.
David Waterhouse (1679), of Boston in 1679, was very prominent in the out-
break of 1689 against Gov. Andros, and was one of the signers of the letter, dated
April 18, requiring the Governor to give up his authority and surrender the forts to the
people. He was one of the Council of Safety in 1689, "after which," says Mr. Savage,
"we hear no more of him."
Rev. Edward Bulkley, of Concord, Mass., delivered the Artillery election sermon
of 1679. He was the eldest son of Rev. Peter, the first minister of Concord, and was
bom in England. He was baptized at Odell, England, June 17, 1614, and came to this
country before his father. He became a member of the First Church, Boston, March
22, 1635, and was admitted a freeman June 6 following. He was ordained in 1643, and
was settled at Marshfield until 1658. In 1659, ^^ succeeded his father at Concord,
preached the sermon before the Governor and Legislature in 1680, and died at
Chelmsford, Jan. 2, 1696, but was buried at Concord.
William Sumner (1679). Authorities : New Rev. Edward Bulkley. Authorities: Sav-
Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1847, 1851, 1854, 1855; age's Gen. Diet; Spraguc's Annals of American
Whitman *s Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Pulpit; Eliot's Biog. Diet.
Hist, of Dorehester, by Antiq. and Hist. Soc., pp.
424. 436, 437-
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^ Q The officers elected were : Thomas Savage (1637), captain ; Ephraim
I OOO" I • Savage (1674), lieutenant; Anthony Checkley (1662), ensign. Samuel
Sewall (1679) was first sergeant; John Hayward (1673), second ser-
geant; John Waite (1673), third sergeant; John Moore (1675), fourth sergeant;
Nathaniel Barnes (1676), clerk; John Marion, drummer, and Edward Smith, armorer.
Meanwhile Randolph had continued to cross and recross the ocean, taking to the
King statements showing the lack of loyalty to him in Massachusetts, the colonies of
Plymouth and Connecticut having expressed their willingness to be " reduced under his
Majesty's immediate government." Randolph also informed the King that, even "at
Boston, the principal inhabitants, some whereof were the chief officers of the militia,
and the generality of the people, complained of the arbitrary government and oppression
of their magistrates, and did hope his Majesty would be pleased to free them from this
bondage, by establishing his own royal authority among them, and govern them
according to his Majesty's laws."
The new members recruited in 1 680-1 were: Stephen Burton, Giles Dyer, Enoch
Greenleaf, Joseph Greenleaf, James Hawkins, Robert Mason, John Nelson, John Oliver,
John Pell, John Phillips, Abel Porter, William Towers.
Stephen Burton (1680), was of Boston, Sept. 3, 1678, when he was called by Nathaniel
Byfield (1679), with Edward Bromfield (1679) and Joseph Davis (1675), to appraise
certain personal property. In 1680-1, he was constable of Boston, and in that year
joined with John Walley (1671), Nathaniel Byfield (1679), and Nathaniel Oliver, "men
of large estate and distinction, in purchasing the Mount Hope estate," the seat of King
Philip, of Plymouth Colony. He married, Sept. 4, 1684, Elizabeth, only daughter of
Gov. Josiah Winslow, having moved the year previous to Swansea, and was prominent
in the settlement of Bristol. He was the first or earliest recorder for the county of
Bristol, commencing at the date of its incorporation, viz., June 2, 1685. He represented
the town of Bristol (then in Massachusetts, but now in Rhode Island) at the colonial
court in 1685, 1686, and 1690, and was a selectman of Bristol in 1689 and 1690.
Giles Dyer (1680), of Boston, first appears in the Boston town records Feb. 23,
1673, when the selectmen engaged him "to keepe the clocke for one yeare." He had
then had charge of the clock " 10 months past." He continued to have charge of this
clock on the First meeting-house until March 29, 1680, when he set up the clock on the
North meeting-house and had the care of both. In 1684, he was a member of Capt. John
Wing's (1671) military company and a tithing-man, and in 1708 was captain of the same
company. He was afterward colonel of the regiment, and from Oct. 3, 1 702, until his
decease, was sheriff of the county. He was prominent in town matters, being assessor
in 1703, and selectman from 1701 to 1704 inclusive. He was a member of King's
Chapel, and a warden in 1690, 1696 and 1697. During Dudley's (1677) administration
he was appointed. May 25, 1686, "receiver of duties on wines and liquors imported,"
and, Aug. 26, "deputy receiver of his Majesty's customs."
He died Aug. 12, 17 13, his will of March 3, 17 13, being proved on the 13th of
December following. Judge Sewall (1679) says in his diary, that Capt. Dyer (1680) died
Stephen Burton (1680). Authorities : Sav- Giles Dyer (1680). Authorities: Boston
age's Gen. Diet; Boston Records; MS. of Gen. Records; Footers Annals of King's Chapel, Vol. I.,
Ebenczer W. Peirce (1852). p. 89; Dyer Genealogy; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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"after long Languishing about 6 m. Church-Bell rings just beforfe the School Bell,
so both ring together. . . . Aug* 14. Am invited to be a Bearer to the Sheriff. I
enquired of Mr. Secretary whether there was a Sermon; he told me yes, Mr. Harris
was to preach, and seem*d to make no doubt of [my] going to hear him ; I now begun
to be distressed." Mr. Foote, in Annals of King's Chapel, adds, "Judge Sewall [1679]
accepted a pair of gloves for his sake, but refused to be a bearer, and though he followed
in the procession, would not go into the church."
Mr. Edwin L. Bynner, in the Memorial History of Boston, after referring to the
furnishings of King's Chapel and the costly presents that were made to it, says in regard
to Mr. Dyer (1680), " Fired by this royal munificence, the worthy warden of the chapel
has recorded with scrupulous care, but indifferent orthography, his own contribution :
' To my labor for making the Wather cock and Spindel, to Duing the Commandments
and allter rome and the Pulpet, to Duing the Church and Winders, mor to Duing the
Gallaray and the King's Armes, fortey pounds, which I freely give. G. Dyer.'
, > II
Enoch Greenleaf (1680), of Boston, son of Enoch, of Maiden and Boston, was
bom about 1658, had two children born in Boston, and removed, or died, before 1700.
He was by trade a saddler. In 1681, he was a member of Capt. Hutchinson's (1670)
military company, and a tithing-man; in 1693, was a constable of Boston, and May 11,
1697, the selectmen voted, that "Mr. Enock Greenleaf . . . should have his just
due." He was a brother of Joseph (1680).
Joseph Greenleaf (1680), of Boston, son of Enoch, of Maiden and Boston, was a
brother of Enoch (1680).
James Hawkins (1680), of Boston, son of James, was bom in Boston, March 18,
1654. He first appears in the town records of Boston, May 26, 1681, when
" W»n Dawes, Ambrose Dawes [1674], James Hawkins [1680], were fined 20' for
causeinge y® Towne ground to be dig'd vp, without leaue, & makeinge the wall of
y« Cellar of y* Worp" Thomas Danfort Esq. Deputy Govern' 9 inches throughout
frontinge toward y' Docke, vpon the towne lands, & still stands vpon the Towne
propertie." March 29, 1686, he was again fined twenty shillings for "breakinge vp the
Towne ground to make Mr. Thomas Clarke [1685], a Cellar, thereby digging too farr
into the streete." He was a town officer in 1683, 1685, 1687, 1690, and 1691, and
resided in Boston until his decease, Jan. 6, 1709-10.
Robert Mason (1680), of Portsmouth, N. H., was a grandson of John Mason, the
patentee of New Hampshire, to which right he was an heir. Charles IL, in 1677, con-
firmed his rights as proprietor of New Hampshire, and he was named, by the King, a
councillor of the province in 1680. He was a councillor in 1682, while he resided in
Portsmouth. He was named one of Sir Edmund Andros's council, but died in 1688.
He was the father of John Tufton and Robert Tufton Mason, prominent in the history
of Portsmouth.
Enoch Qreenleaf (1680). Authorities: dyes very suddenly, about 56 years old.*' — Sewall
New Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1884, p. 300; Bos- Paper s^ Vol. //., /. 271.
ton Records. Robert Mason (1680). Authorities: Sav-
James Hawkins (1680). AuTHORrrY: Boston age's Gen. Diet.; Whitnum's Hist A. and H. A.
Records. Company, Ed. 1842.
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John Nelson (1680), of Boston, merchant, was a son of William, to whom Sir Thomas
Temple, his nephew, made lease of his patent rights in Nova Scotia. John (1680) and
Sir Thomas were, therefore, cousins. Mr. Nelson (1680) "was of a.good family, nearly
related to Sir Thomas Temple, — an enemy to tyrannical government, but an Episcopalian
in principle ; of a gay, free temper, which prevented his being allowed any share in the
administration, after it was settled, although he was at the head of the party to whom
the fort and Sir Edmund surrendered." He was, however, selected as one of the
Council of Safety. In the new council, he was omitted. " Notwithstanding the slight
put upon him, yet such was the regard for his country that he ran very great risk of his
life in an attempt to give intelHgence of the designs of the French. He went, not long
after the surrender, upon a trading voyage to Nova Scotia, where he was taken by a party
of French and Indians, and carried to Quebec."
Mr. Whitman (18 10) adds: "It was here [Quebec] in confinement he contrived
to send a letter of information to the court at Boston, which Hutchinson gives at length
from their files, developing the hostile plans of the French in August, 1692. He had
received a commission from the provincial government of Massachusetts in 169 1, to be
commander-in-chief in Acadia, when bound on this voyage ; but when he came near the
river St. John's he was taken prisoner. He was afterwards carried as a prisonei* from
Quebec to Paris, France, where he was confined in the Bastile." A valuable letter from
Paris, written by him in 1698, when a prisoner, is given in 3 Mass. Hist. Coll., I.,
196. His relative. Sir Purbeck Temple, procured his liberation, and he returned to his
family after a separation of ten or eleven years.
In 1689, there was a popular uprising of the people to protect their liberties, and
dethrone Andros and his subaltern, Randolph. On the eventful day, April 18, the Gov-
ernor, and such of his friends as had not been put into Boston jail, retired to the Sconce,
or South Battery, intending, doubtless, to board the English frigate, "Rose," whose
captain, John George, was among the first seized by the enraged people. The Governor's
friends and redcoats gathered at the fort ; the Americans assembled at the town-house.
Preparations for a conflict were made by both sides, the " Rose " running out her shotted
guns. Failing to reach the frigate's boat, which had been sent to take the Governor off,
because the Americans seized it, with its "small arms, grenades, and a quantity of
match," the Governor and his party retired again to the fort. Nathaniel Byfield
(1679), *^ eye-witness, says, "Whereupon Mr. John Nelson [1680], who was at the
head of the soldiers, did demand the fort and Governor, who was loath to submit to
them, but did at length come down," and he was escorted a prisoner to the house of
Col. John Usher (1673).
Capt. John Nelson (1680), of the Artillery Company, stands forth as the chief
military actor in the revolution of 1689. He was bom in 1654, and died Nov. 15, 1734.
Dr. Timothy Cutler delivered a sermon upon his career, service, and character, saying
that "Capt. Nelson [1680] was neither troublesome, dangerous, or dishonorable, but
universally affable, courteous, and hospitable." He " closed a life of fourscore and one
years, fearing God, and calmly and quietly trusting in His mercy." He contributed five
pounds toward the building of King's Chapel, July, 1689, and was a warden of the Episco-
palian church, Boston, in 1705-7.
John Nel80n (1680). AUTHORiriKS: Foote's Reg., 1890, p. 130; Eliot's Biog. Diet.; Whitman's
Annals of King's Chapel, pp. 89, 90, 179-181, with Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Acts and
portrait and f ac-simile of his autograph ; Dedham Resolves of Prov. of Mass. Bay, Vol. VII.
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John Oliver (1680), of Boston, cooper, son of John Oliver (1638), was born in
Boston, April 15, 1644. He was admitted a freeman in 1681 ; became a member of
the Second Church in Boston, and lieutenant in the militia. He married Susannah,
daughter of John Sweet (1673). He died in 1683.
John Pell (1680). It is difficult to trace this recruit. John Pell, who came
to America in 1670 to receive an estate left him by his uncle, Thomas, at Fairfield,
Conn., may have taken up his residence in Boston. Judge Sewall says, "John Pell
[i68o] was third sergeant in Capt John Hull's [1660] company in 1681."
John Phillips (1680), of Charlestown, a master-mariner, was born in 1631. He
married, (i) July 19, 1655, Catherine Anderson, who died Feb. 24, 1699, and (2) Sarah
Stedman, of Cambridge. He died March 20, 1725, aged ninety-three years and nine
months. He was admitted a freeman in 1673, and represented Charlestown in the
General Court from 1683 to 1686. He was one of the Committee of Safety, organized
when Andros surrendered in 1689; assistant in 1689; treasurer of the province in
1692-3; one of the council named in the new charter, but was chosen by the people,
before it came, as a councillor, and was re-elected yearly until 1715; was appointed
judge of the inferior Court of Common Pleas for Middlesex County, June 29, 1702, and
served on the bench until Dec. 9, 17 15. In 1695, he was a commissioner to treat with
the Indians; also, again in 1701, when he was associated with Penn Townsend (1674),
Nathaniel Byfield (1679), ^^^ John Nelson (1680), in making a treaty with the eastern
Indians. He was colonel of the First Middlesex Regiment from 1689 to 17 15.
His daughter, Abigail, married Rev. Cotton Mather, May 4, 1686, and according
to Judge Sewall's (1679) diary, it was to the house of Capt. John Phillips (1680), in
Charlestown, that Rev. Increase Mather, father of Rev. Cotton, fled in March, 1688,
being bitterly hostile to the royal Governor.
John Phillips (1680) was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1681, ensign
in 1682, lieutenant in 1684, and captain in 1685.
Mr. Whitman (1810) is in error when he states, in his History of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company, Ed. 1842, p. 212, that the Company held no election in
June, 1686, and that Col. Phillips (1680) "did not assemble the Company after Andros
was deposed, or resume his command on its revival." Col. Phillips (1680) served his
year from June, 1685, to June, 1686, when Capt Benjamin Davis (1673) was elected
captain, and Rev. Nehemiah Hobart delivered the sermon. Col. PhiUips (1680) had no
authority to assemble the Company after Andros was deposed, not could he resume
command at the revival of the Company.
Abel Porter (1680), of Boston, son of Abel, of Boston, was admitted to be a free-
man in 1672, when he was called "junior." He was a member of a new military
company in Boston in September, 1677, of Capt. Hudson's (1640) company in 1680,
of Capt. Samuel Sewall's (1679) ^^ 1685.
William Towers (1680), of Boston in 1668, was a butcher. He is first mentioned
in the Records of the Town of Boston, March 14, 1669-70, being authorized to enforce
John Oliver (1680). Authorities: New Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Savage's
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1865, p. loi; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Mather's Magnalia, Vol. H., p. 631.
Gen. Diet William Towers (1680). Authority : Boston
John Phillips (1680). Authorities: Hurd's Records.
Hist, of Middlesex Co., Vol. I., p. 29; Whitman's
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the law in regard to wandering swine. He held minor town offices for four years, and
in April, 1 681, he was approved by the selectmen to keep a house of public entertain-
ment. His license was annually renewed until 1692.
Rev. William Adams, of Dedham, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1680.
He was bom May 27, 1650, probably at Ipswich. He received a liberal education,
graduated at Harvard College in 167 1, studied theology, and was ordained pastor of the
church at Dedham, Dec. 3, 1673. He received but sixty pounds annually as his salary,
and one year he relinquished eight pounds of that moderate stipend, on account of
expenses incurred by the town during King Philip's War.
He married, (i) Oct. 21, 1674, Mary Manning, of Cambridge, who died June 24,
1679, and, (2) March 27, 1680, Alice, daughter of Major William Bradford, of Plymouth.
He died at Dedham, Aug. 17, 1685.
^Q The officers elected were: Penn Townsend (1674), captain; Ben-
JQqI-2. jamin Davis (1673), lieutenant; Thomas Savage (1665), ensign. John
Phillips (1680) was first sergeant; Benjamin Alford (1671), second
sergeant; Jonathan Bridgham (1673), third sergeant; Bozoun AUen (1676), fourth
sergeant; Nathaniel Barnes (1676), clerk; John Marion, drummer, and Edward Smith,
armorer.
The King, stimulated by the misrepresentations of Randolph, sent a peremptory
demand to the colony to send over its agents fully empowered to act, and to answer for
the irregularity of its proceedings, under the penalty of the forfeiture of its charter.
Accordingly Col. Joseph Dudley (1677) and Major John Richards (1644) proceeded
to London to answer the royal demand. They had a passage of twelve weeks, and on
their arrival learned that the King and his counsellors had matured their plans for
depriving Massachusetts of her charter.
The new members recruited in 168 1-2 were : Thomas Barnard, Thomas Beavis,
Samuel Breighton, Thomas Brinley, John Brookhaven, John Cutler, Jonathan Famam,
John Long, Joseph Lynde, Thaddeus Maccarty, Solomon Phips, John Pordage, Nathaniel
Reynolds, Richard Sprague, and Samuel Worden.
Thomas Barnard (1681), of Boston in 1678, a carpenter, son of Matthew (1660),
a carpenter, was bom April 4, 1657. He first appears as a member of the first fire-
engine company organized in Boston, on the 27 th of January, 1678; held town office
by election or appointment from 1683 to 1685 inclusive, from 1689 to 1692 inclusive,
and in 1698 and 1699. He was a member of Major Clarke's (1644) mihtary company
in 1 68 1, and a tithing-man; and in 1708, ancl again in 1713, was appointed to inspect
the town in regard to ladders, for use in case of fire. He was first sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1692.
Rev. William Adamt. AuTHORmEs: Sav- Thomaa Barnard (1681). AuTHORrriEs:
age's Gen. Diet.; Sprague*s Annals of American Boston Records; Copp's Hill Burial-Ground, by
Pulpit; Lamson*s Historical Discourses. Bridgman, p. 33.
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He died March 14, 17 15-6, and was buried in the Copp's Hill Burial-Ground. On
his gravestone he is called " Capt.*' "
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Thomas Beavis (1681), of Boston in 1679, "^ tobacconist," was that year a town
officer, and in 1680 was a member of Capt. Richards's (1644) company and a ti thing-
man. In 1 68 1, he was a clerk of the market, and a constable in 1683. Administration
was granted on his estate in 1683.
Samuel Breighton (1681), of Boston, a cooper, was a member of a military com-
pany in Boston, and a tithing- man in 1 690-1. He had four children born in Boston
from 1684 to 1692. The last was born Sept. 30, 1692, and his estate was administered
upon Oct. 2 1 next following.
Thomas Brinley (1681), of Boston, was the second son of Francis Brinley, and
was born in Newport, R. I. He removed to Boston in 1681, and was one of the
founders of King's Chapel in 1686. He went to England, married Mary Apthorp, and
died at London in 1693. The widow, with three children, came to America to reside
with their grandfather, and after his death she resided with her son, Francis, in Roxbury.
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John Brookhaven (1681) was of Rhode Island in 1669, and in 1671 was there
caUed "Captain."
John Cutler (1681), of Charlestown, a blacksmith, son of Robert, was probably
born in England about 1628. He married (i) Anna Woodmansey, of Charlestown.
She died Aug. 20, 1683, and he married, (2) Oct 29, 1684, Mehitabel Hilton, daughter
of Increase Nowell. She died Sept. 29, 171 1, surviving her husband, who died "Sept.
12, 1694, aged 66 years," according to his gravestone.
He was a deacon of the Charlestown church in 1673, ensign of the Charlestown
company the same year, and a representative for that town in i68o and 1682. He was
identified with the military, and served as captain in an expedition diuing King Philip's
War. In 1689, he was deprived of his military command for supporting Capt. Laurence
Hammond (1666) in opposing the acts of the convention of May 22, 1689. Capt.
Cutler (1681) was a sympathizer with Andros, signed the petition to the King against
the succeeding government, and was fined and imprisoned. He petitioned the Governor
and council, Dec. 12, 1689, to be released from confinement, promising to be a good
subject of their Majesties and of their government here. He was third sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1684.
Capt Cutler was grandfather of Rev. Timothy Cutler, D. D., president of Yale
College, and father of Major John Cutler, of Charlestown.
Jonathan Famam (1681), of Boston, son of John, of Dorchester, was bom at
Dorchester, Jan. 16, 1639, ^^^ was a nephew of Henry (1644). He was a captain
of a Boston company.
Thomas Brintey (1681). AuTHORmES: > It appears among the valuable notes in Vol.
Foote's Annals of King's Chapel, Vol. I., p. 89; VII. of the Province Laws, p. 569, that Capt. Bar-
King's Chapel Burial-Ground, by Bridgman, p. 219. nard (1681) was commander of a company in the
John Uutler (1681). Authorities : Savage's expedition which captured Port Royal, May 21,
Gen. Diet; Cutler Genealogy; Foote's Annals of 1690; and, on p. 570, is given the account of Mr.
King's Chapel, pp. 117, 118; Mem. Hist of Boston, Wing, tavern-keeper, for billeting Capt Barnard's
Vol. IL ( 1 68 1 ) men during May, June, and July, 1 690.
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John Long (i 681), of Charlestown, innkeeper, son of Robert Long (1639), came
to America with his parents in 1635. The father, who had been an innkeeper in
England, established an inn at Charlestown in 1636. At his death, in 1664, John
(1681) became the landlord, and was at the head of the great "ordinary" until his death,
after which his widow had charge of it until 171 1, when she gave it to their son, Samuel,
who sold it the next year. The tavern house was that "great hotise,*' built in 1629 for
the Governor and company, which for more than eighty years was called the Long
Tavern.
John Long (1681) married (i) Abigail, daughter of Francis Norton (1643), who
died April 21, 1674, and, (2) Sept. 16, 1674, Mary, daughter of Increase Nowett. He
died July 20, 1683.
Joseph Lynde (i 681), of Charlestown, son of Thomas, of Charlestown, was bom
June 3, 1636, and became a freeman in 167 1. He married, (i) March 24, 1665, Sarah,
daughter of Nicholas Davison (1648), who died Dec. 13, 1678, and (3) Mary, widow of
Adam Winthrop (1692). He represented Charlestown in the House of Deputies in 1674,
1679, and 1680 ; was one of the Council of Safety in 1689 ; " made a councillor by the
King in the charter of 1691, but left out at the first election by the people," says Mr.
Savage. He was active in military matters, and was promoted to the grade of lieutenant-
colonel. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1682, and its lieutenant in
1692. He died at Charlestown, Jan. 29, 1726-7.
" In August, 1695, Lieut.-Col. Joseph Lynde, one of our most distinguished citizens,
was commissioned to pursue the Indians who had attacked Billerica in the early part of
the month, and who had killed or captured fifteen persons. But the pursuit was fruitless,
the Indians eluding the search for them." ^
Thaddeus Maccarty (i 681), of Boston, shopkeeper, held a town office in Boston
in 1674. He was one of the founders of King's Chapel; present at the first meeting,
June 15, 1686; was warden in 1695, and died June 18, 1705, aged sixty-five years. He
was buried in the Granary Burial-Ground.
Solomon Phips (1681), of Charlestown, son of Solomon, married, (i) Nov. 13,
1667, Hannah Pickard, who died Feb. i, 1668, and (2) Mary, daughter of Deputy-
Gov. Thomas Danforth. They joined the church there, April 3, 1670, and he was
admitted to be a freeman May 11, 1670. He was captain of the Charlestown company.
Letters of administration were granted his widow, July 10, 1693.
John Pordage (1681) probably should be George Pordage. Mr. Savage mentions
only "George Portage." He married Elizabeth Lynde, daughter of Simon (1658). In
the Annals of King's Chapel the name is given as George Pordage. He was a merchant,
John Long (1681). Authorities: New Ei\g. west, and very dry." — Seivall Papers^ Vol. II., /.
Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, P- '38; Savage's Gen. 255.
Diet.; Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown. Thaddeu8 Maocarty (1681). Authorities:
Joseph Lynde C1681). Authorities: Sav- Footers Annals of King's Chapel; Savage's Gen.
age's Gen. Diet.; Hurd's Hist, of Middlesex Co., Diet.
Vol. I., p. 29; Frothingham's Hist, of Charlestown. Solomon Phlps (1681). Authorities: Wy-
" May 7, 1709. About 6. or 7. f. m. Col, Lynde man's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates; Sav-
of Charlestown had his Malt-House and Dwelling age's Gen. Diet,
house burnt down, wind blowing hard at South * Mem. Hist, of Boston, Vol. IL, p. 327.
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and gave five pounds toward the erection of King's Chapel in 1689. He very soon after
renaoved from the province. His daughter, Hannah, married, Sept. 16, 17 14, James
Bowdoin, and was the mother of James (Harv. Coll., 1745), the president of the con-
vention of 1 780, first president of the American Antiquarian Society, and second Governor
o(-the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Nathaniel Reynolds (i 681), of Boston, is not mentioned in the town records from
1676 to 1680, though he is, several times, before 1676 and after 1680. Mr. Savage says
"he lived in Bristol some years." His son, Nathaniel, born in 1662, would have been
but nineteen years old in 1681. Probably Lieut. Nathaniel, who joined the Artillery
Company in 1658, rejoined in 1681.
Richard Sprague (1681), of C^^^lestown, son of Ralph Sprague (1638), and
nephew of Richard (1638), all of Charlestown, was bom in England. In 1674, during
the Dutch war, he commanded an armed vessel of twelve guns, and cruised in
Long Island Sound for the protection of the coastwise trade. March 16, 1 680-1, the
Charlestown train-band was divided into two companies, Capt. Laurence Hammond
(1666) commanding one, and Capt. Richard Sprague (1681) the other. He was a
representative in 1681, and for some years after. In 1689, with Laurence Hammond
(1666) and John Cutler (1681), he was deprived of his command for opposing the acts
of the convention of May 22, 1689, which voted to restore the old charter, and reinstate
the civil and military officers deposed in 1686 by Andros. On the day of the revolu-
tion, April 18, 1689, when the conflict with Andros was being carried on, Capt. Richard
Sprague (1681) led his company of Charlestown men to Boston.
* He died Oct. 7, 1703, having made by will generous bequests to the church, etc.,
and also four hundred pounds to Harvard College.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1683.
Mr. Whitman (1810) follows Mr. Budington*s History, p. 192, and calls him "son of
Richard," which is an error.
Samuel Worden (i 681), of Boston, married a daughter of Gov. Thomas Hinckley,
and had Samuel bom in Barnstable in 1684. He removed to that town, and died not
long after, for his widow married, in 1698, William, son of William Avery (1654), of
Dedham.
Rev. John Riohardson, of Newbury, delivered the Artillery sermon of 1681.' He
was bom at Boston in December, 1647, graduated at Harvard College in 1666, and Oct.
20, 1675, was ordained as a colleague of Rev. Thomas Parker, of Newbury. His salary
was " one hundred pounds, one-half in merchantable barley, and the rest in merchant-
Richard Sprague (1681). Authorities: Rev. John Richardson. Authorities: Sav-
Budington's Hist, of First Church, Charlestown; Gen. Diet; Coffin*8 Hist, of Newbury; Sibley's
Savage's Gen. Diet. Graduates of Harv. Coll.
"8r. 13, 1703. Capt RichM Sprague ... is '"1681. June 6, 1 went to Artillery Election,
buried in Mr. Morton's Tomb. I was there. Most Mr. Richardson preached. — the ministers dined at
of the Scholars, Joseph for one : My Gloves were Wings with the Artillery & I among them." —
too little, I gave them him. Gov. there." — Sewall Journal of Rev, Peter Thacher,
Papers, Vol. II., /. 89.
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able porky wheat, butter or Indian corn." He died in Newbury, April 27, 1696. His
monument bears the following inscription : —
" Resorrection to immortality — is here expected from what was mortal of the Reverend Mr. John
Richardson (once Fellow of Harvard College, afterwards Teacher to the Church in Newbury), putt off
Apr. 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 & Life, which your dead Pastor taught.
In one grave with him, Syrs, bury not."
"Abi viator.
A mortuo disce vivere moriturus
E Terris disce cogitare de Coelis.**
>.Q The officers elected were : Theophilus Frary (1666), captain; John
I0o2"^. Wi^g (167 1 ), lieutenant; John Phillips (1680), ensign. Joseph Lynde
^ (i68i) was first sergeant; Samuel Ravenscroft (1679), second sergeant;
Joseph Bridgham (1674), third sergeant; Nathaniel Byfield (1679), fourth sergeant;
Nathaniel Barnes (1676), clerk : John Marion, drummer, and Edward Smith, armorer.
The relations between King Charles and the Colony of Massachusetts became more
and more unfriendly. Stimulated by Randolph, he preferred claims and made encroach-
ments which they resisted. The causes of irritation, both on the part of the King and
of the colonists, gradually increased, until a writ of ^uo warranto was issued, summoning
the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay to the bar of the Court of King's
Bench, in London. The agents of the colony, unwilling to undertake the management
of a question upon which the political existence, liberty, and property of their con-
stituents depended, returned home. Instructions were sent over to Mr. Robert
Humphreys, a London barrister of the Inner Temple, to appear for the colony at the
approaching term of the Court of King's Bench, " to save a default and gain what time
he might, . . . that a better day might shine."
The new members recruited in 1682-3 were : Thomas Baker, John Ballentine,
Jonathan Call, Thomas Cole, Henry Deering, John Eyre, Edward Hunlock, John Jacobs,
Ebenezer Pierpont, Benjamin Savage, Ebenezer Savage, Edward Smith, Giles Sylvester,
Daniel Taylor, Michael Williams.
Thomas Baker (1682), of Boston, son of John (1644), was bom Feb. 12, 1654.
He was, like his father, a blacksmith. He held minor town offices, and was a member
of Capt. John Richards's (1644) company, and a tithing- man in i68o. The last time
his name is mentioned in the Boston town records is May 5, 1685. He was second
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1696. He died Jan. 3, 1697.
John Ballentine (1682), of Boston, son of William, was born Sept. 29, 1653. He
was a member of Major Savage's (1637) military company, and a tithing-man in 1680;
of Capt. Henchman's (1675) in 1681; a constable of Boston in 1683 ; was captain of a
Thomas Baker (1682). Authorities: New "Sabbath, Dec. 19, 1686." Thomas Baker was
Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1861, p. 124 (father's the first person who informed Judge Sewall of the
will); Boston Records. arrival, that morning, of Sir Edmund Andros.
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company in 1705, afterward major; became lieutenant-colonel in 17 10, and colonel in
1 712. He represented Boston in the House of Deputies in 1726. He was ensign of
the ArtiUery Company in 1694, lieutenant in 1697, and captain in 1703 and 17 10. He
was active in promoting the revival of the Company, and from his so frequently being
a bondsman, must have continued a member until his death, which occurred April 27,
1734. His son, Capt. John, joined the Artillery Company in 1694. His mansion was
near Mill Bridge, which, for years, at Ann Street, from its dangerous weakness, was a
source of complaint by the selectmen. Col. Ballentine (1682), with others, was
obliged to maintain it. His name was perpetuated in " Ballentine's Comer," Hanover
Street, comer of Marshall's Lane. The latter extended from Capt. Ballentine's (1682)
comer, Hanover Street, near the Mill Bridge, to the comer of Capt. Fitch's (1700) tene-
ment, comer of Union Street.^
Jonathan Call (1682), spelled Cawle on the roll, of Charlestown, son of John, of
Charlestown, was born Jan. 20, 1658. He married Martha Lowdon, and with her he
joined the Charlestown church, March 6, 1687. He was representative from Charles-
town in 1689. He was a lieutenant of the Charlestown company, and died May 4,
1713-
Thomas Cole (1682).
Henry Deering (1682), of Boston in 1663, a shopkeeper, was bom Aug. 16, 1639.
He married, (i) June 8, 1664, Ann, widow of Ralph Benning, and (2) Elizabeth, widow of
Theodore Atkinson and daughter of Edward Mitchelson (1638). In 1678, he was fined
ten pounds for refusing to serve as constable, and was a member of Capt. Davis's (1643)
military company in 1680, and of Capt. Hutchinson's (1670) in 1684. He was clerk of
the market in 1685, and held other town offices, besides being moderator of the town
meetings several times, and also auditor of the town treasurer's accounts. In 1703, the
selectmen appointed him "Master of the Engine Company." He was clerk of the
Artillery Company in 1683, 1684, and 1691 ; first sergeant in 1685 ; ensign in 1693, and
lieutenant in 1696. He was also ensign, lieutenant, and captain, successively, in a
Boston company. He died in 17 17.
Mr. Hutchinson, in speaking of the great mortality among old people in that year,
says, " He was buried with his wife in one grave." ^
John Eype (1682), of Boston, merchant, son of Simon, of Watertown, was born
Feb. 19, 1654, and married. May 20, 1680, Catherine, daughter of Thomas Brattle
(1675). He was one of the nine persons, all members of the Artillery Company, who,
John Ballentine (1682). Authorities .- New "[1700, Monday] June 17. Mr. John Eyre
Eng. Hist and Gen. Reg., 1852, p. 371 ; Boston makes his Will in the morning and dies in the After-
Records; Drake's Hist, of Boston; Savage's Gen. noon, an hour or 2 before Sunset. Bom Febr 19,
Diet. 1653/4. I visited him on Satterday in the After-
Jonathan Call (1682). Authority: Charles- noon: He was sitting up in his little Room, Took
town Records. me by the hand at first coming in, Desired me to
Henry Deering (1682). Authorities: Sav- pray for him ^ihen took leave. . . .
age's Gen. Diet; Boston Records. "Fourth-day, June 19, 1700. Mr Jn© Eyre is
John Eyre (1682). Authorities: Boston entomed in the new burying place." — Sewall
Records; Descendants of Thomas Brattle, by Harris, Papers ^ VoL //., //. 15, 16.
p. 25; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1855, p. 39 * Drake's Hist, of Boston, p. 813.
(^his father's will) ; 1 86 1, p. 13. ' Hutchinson, I., 223.
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with Bradstreet, Stoughton, and four others, — fifteen in all, — signed the first summons
sent to Andros to surrender, when he retired with his council and friends to the fort on
Fort Hill for safety. John Eyre (1682) and Nathaniel Oliver, father of Nathaniel
(1701), were the bearers of that summons, to which Andros declined to yield; but he
did surrender later, at the personal demand of Capt. John Nelson (1680). He was one
of the Committee of Safety in 1689; a representative for Boston in 1693, 1696, 1698,
and 1699; a selectman in 1694 and 1695, and held many positions of trust and useful-
ness in the town. He lived in Prison Lane, formerly called Queen, now Court Street
He died June 17, 1700, and his widow married, in 1707, Waitstill Winthrop
(1692).
Edward Hunlock (1682), of Boston, came over from Derbyshire about 1680. He,
by wife Margaret, had three children born in Boston, the last being bom Feb. 15, 1686.
He soon removed to Burlington, in the province of New Jersey, whence he wrote, July
12, 1695, to his kinsman, John, of Boston. In December, 1699, he was appointed by
Gov. Hamilton one of the three provincial judges, and in the first year of her reign
Queen Anne, by commission dated Nov. 16, 1702, to her cousin. Lord Combury,
Governor of New Jersey, named Edward Hunlock (1682) the first of his thirteen
councillors.
John Jacobs (1682), of Hingham, born in England about 1630, was a son of
Nicholas, of Hingham. He married, (i) Oct. 20, 1653, Margery Fames, who died
April 7, 1659, ^^^> (2) Oct. 3, 1 66 1, Mary Russell. He resided in South Hingham,
near the meeting-house of the Second Parish. He was a selectman in 1662, 1665, 1683,
1686, and 1689, and an active business man.
Capt. John's (1682) son, John, Jr., was a member of Capt. Johnson's company in
the Narraganset campaign of December, 1675, and was killed by the Indians, April 19,
1676, near his father's house. Capt. Jacobs (1682) was engaged in King Philip's War,
and for some time had command of a company.
He died Sept. 18, 1693, aged, as his gravestone in the High Street Cemetery, in
Hingham, says, " about 63 years."
Ebenezer Pieppont (1682), of Roxbury, son of John, of Roxbury, was born Dec.
21, 1661. He married, Oct. 20, 1692, Mary Ruggles, and died Dec. 11, 1696.
Benjamin Savage (1682), of Boston, baptized Oct. 12, 1662, was the fifteenth
child, and eleventh son, of Major Thomas Savage (1637). He is not mentioned in the
Boston town records.
Ebenezer Savage (1682), of Boston, born May 22, 1660, was the thirteenth child,
and ninth son, of Major Thomas Savage (1637). He was an upholsterer.
Edward Smith (1682), of Boston, was the armorer of the Military Company of the
Massachusetts from 1677 to 1685 inclusive.
Edward Hunlock (1682). Authority: Sav- Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1888, p. loi; Lincoln's
age's Gen. Diet. Hist, of Hingham.
John Jacobs (1682). Authorities: New
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Giles Sylvester (1682), of Boston, perhaps son of Nathaniel, of Shelter Island,
married Hannah, eldest daughter of Major Thomas Savage (1637), and widow of Benja-
min Gillam, in 1685. At that time, he is supposed to have moved to Shelter Island,
where was the manorial estate of his father, who died in 1680.
Daniel Taylop (1682). A Daniel Taylor was in "Saybrook in 1689."
Michael Williams (1682).
Rev. Samuel Whiting, Jr., of Billerica, delivered the Artillery election sermon of
1682.1 He was a son of Rev. Samuel Whiting, of Lynn, who delivered the Artillery
election sermon in 1660, and was bom in England, March 25, 1633. He graduated at
Harvard College in 1653; became a freeman in 1656. He was the first minister of
Billerica, settling there in 1658, and was ordained Nov. 11, 1663, after preaching there
five years. He died Feb. 28, 17 13.
^ Q The officers elected were : Ephraim Savage (1674), captain ; Anthony
T Ori "2 "/I . Checkley (1662), lieutenant; Samuel Sewall (1679), ensign. Richard
^ ■ Sprague (1681) was first sergeant; Francis Foxcroft (1679), second
sergeant; William Colman (1676), third sergeant; John Barnard (1677), fourth ser-
geant; Henry Deering (1682), clerk; John Marion, drummer, and Edward Smith
(1682), armorer.
The relations between the colony and the King did not improve. The General
Court urged Mr. Humphreys, their legal representative, to " use his endeavor to spin
out the case to his utmost," and they sent an additional address to the King, in which
they prayed that he would not impute it to " the perverseness of their minds," that they
could not make the submission which he demanded.
Meanwhile, there were several indications of a desire to conciliate royalty. The
cross in the King*s colors had been made a pretext for not using them, but now, by
order of the major-general, the captains of companies were required, "with all con-
venient speed," to provide a suite of colors for their respective commands, " ye ground
field or flight whereof is to be green, with a red cross with a white field in ye angle,
according to the ancient custom of our English nation, and the English plantation in
America, and our own practice in our ships and other vessels." The scruple against
the use of the King's colors, however, still continued in many minds.
Judge Samuel Sewall (1679) was, in 1685, captain of the south company of militia
in Boston. In his diary, under date of Aug. 20, 1686, he wrote : " Read tenth Jeremiah ;
was in great exercise about the cross to be put into the colors and afraid, if I should
have a hand in it, whether it may not hinder my entrance into the holy land." On the
nth of November, he resigned his commission, "on account of an order to put the
cross in the colors."
It does not appear that any new members were recruited in 1683.
Rev. Samuel Whiting, Jr. Authorities: '"1682 June 5. I went to ArtUlery election.
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Sprague's Annals of American Mr. Whiting of Billerica preached, I dined with
Pulpit; Eliot's Biog. Diet. them at Wmgs:' — Journal of Rev. Peter Thaeher,
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Rev. John Hale, of Beverly, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1683. He
was the eldest child of Deacon Robert Hale, of Charlestown, and was bom June 3, 1 636.
He graduated at Harvard College in 1657, and married, (i) Dec. 15, 1664, Mrs.
Rebecca Byles, of Salisbury, who died April 13, 1683. He married, (2) March 31, 1684,
Sarah Noyes, who died May 20, 1695, and on Aug 8, 1698, he took Elizabeth (Somerby)
Clark for his third wife. In 1664, he went to Beverly as a religious teacher, and, Sept
20, 1667, a church was organized there. Mr. Hale became its first pastor. In 1690,
by order of the General Court, he accompanied the expedition against Canada, and
served as chaplain from June 4 to Nov. 20. He had a peaceful and successful ministry
of thirty-seven years, and died May 15, 1700.
Rev. John Hale was a great-grandfather of Nathan Hale, of Connecticut, one of
the martyrs of the Revolution.
^^ The officers elected were: Elisha Hutchinson (1670), captain;
J Qq^- CT, John Phillips (1680), lieutenant; Nathaniel Williams (1667), ensign.
I U Nathaniel Barnes (1676) was first sergeant; William Gibson (1675),
second sergeant; John Cutler (1681), third sergeant; Jabez Salter (1674), fourth ser-
geant; Henry Deering (1682), clerk ; John Marion, drummer; Edward Smith (1682),
armorer. ^
Capt. Hutchinson (1670), who had held the office of captain of the Company, was
probably again chosen in these troublous times on account of his personal popularit}',
good judgment, and special fitness. John Phillips (1680) also enjoyed universal esteem.
While these two officers were not unfavorably disposed towards the King, the ensign,
Nathaniel Williams (1667), was more decidedly on the side of the colony.
On the 2ist of June, a decree was rendered in Westminster Hall, which abrogated
the charter granted by James I. to the Governor and Company of Massachusetts Bay.
Massachusetts, under the common law of England, again belonged to the King, by
virtue of the discovery of the Cabots.
A lieutenant and governor-general was appointed, but before he could be installed
Charles II. had surrendered his sceptre, as a "Merry Monarch," into the grasp of the
" King of Terrors." The Roman Catholic Duke of York ascended the throne of England,
with the title of James II., and the Prince of Orange awaited the turn of fortune's wheel.
On the day of the accession of King James II. to the throne, he issued a proclama-
tion, directing that all persons in authority in his kingdoms and colonies should continue
to exercise their functions till further order should be taken. A printed copy of the
proclamation was transmitted to Boston by Blathwayt, together with an order to
proclaim the new King.
. The General Court was convened by the Governor to receive and register the edict.
The court was prepared to reply that the royal pleasure had been anticipated. A
fortnight before its meeting, on the reception of a less formal information to the same
effect, " the Governor and Council had ordered his Majesty, with all due solemnity, to
be proclaimed in the High street in Boston ; which was done April 20. The Honorable
Governor, Deputy-Governor, and Assistants, on horseback, with thousands of people, a
troop of horse, eight foot companies, drums beating, trumpets sounding, his Majesty
Rev. John Hale. Authorities: Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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was proclaimed by Edward Rawson, Secretary, on horseback, and John Green, Marshal-
General, taking it from him, to the great joy and loud acclamation of the people, and
a seventy piece of ordnance next after the volleys of horse and foot."
The new members recruited in 1684-5 were : Roger Kilcup, Thomas Oakes, and
William Robie.
Roger Kiloup (1684), of Boston, a master-mariner, though in his will he calls
himself "merchant," was probably a son of William, of Boston. Roger (1684) was
admitted a freeman in 1690; married, July 4, 1695, Abigail Dudson, and died, according
to his gravestone in the Granary Burial- Ground, "October i, 1702, aged 52 years."
He was a constable of Boston in 1689-90, and third sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1693. His widow married, Oct. 11, 1704, Ezekiel Lewis (1707).
Thomas Oakes (1684), of Boston, born June 18, 1644, was a son of Edward Oakes,
and a brother of Rev. Urian Oakes, of Cambridge, who was president of Harvard
College in 1675, *"^ ^^^ delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1672. Thomas
(1684) graduated at Harvard College in 1662, and pursued the profession of a physician.
He was early interested in the militia, and became a Heutenant. He was representative
for Boston in 1689, being elected speaker the same year, and the next was an assistant.
He went to England with Elisha Cooke, Sr., to obtain the restitution of the old charter.
The attempt to revive it was fruitless, but finally he joined in the petition for the new
one. On the issuing of the new charter, William and Mary, " under dictation of Increase
Mather," left out Thomas Oakes (1684). In 1705, being again chosen speaker, the
Governor negatived the choice ; but he continued, notwithstanding, to hold that office.
He was also, the same year, chosen a member of the council, but Gov. Dudley (1677)
negatived that also. Mr. Oakes (1684) seems to have been a leader of the opposition.
He was elected to the House from 1704 to 1707, and speaker again in 1706. The
selection was negatived by Gov. Dudley (1677), who ordered the House to proceed to
a new election, which it refused to do. As often as he was elected into the council,
Gov. Dudley (1677) negatived the choice. He removed to Cape Cod, probably to be
with his son. Rev. Josiah, and died at Wellfleet, July 15, 1719.
Mr. Dunton, the London bookseller, in his book of Travels thus speaks of Dr.
Thomas Oakes (1684) : " I was so happy as to find particular friends in Boston, whose
characters I shall next give you, and I '11 begin with Dr. Oakes [1684]. He is an
eminent physician, and a religious man ; at his first coming to a patient he persuades
him to put his trust in God, the fountain of health ; the want of this hath caused the
bad success of physicians ; for they that won't acknowledge God in all their applications,
God won't acknowledge them in that success which they might otherwise expect. He
was a great dissenter whilst he lived in Lx)ndon, and even in New England retains the
piety of the first planters."
We are t-^M in Memorable Providences, p. 3, edition of 1 691, in speaking of
matters connected with witchcraft: "Skilful physicians were consulted for their help,
Roger Kiloup (1684). Authorities: Footers "Septr 6, 1703. ArtU. Training, I trained in
Annals of King's Chapel, Vol. I., p. 89; Savage's the Forenoon. . . . Tho. Oakes had a Tin Granado
Gen. Diet; Boston Records. sheU broke in his Hand, which has shattered his
Thomas Oakes (1684). Authorities: Whit- hand miserably, his two last fingers are already cut
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Mass. off: Tliis was in the Afternoon, as came from
Hist Coll., Vol. II.; Snow's Hist, of Boston, p. Council, was told of \t:' — ScwaU Papers, Vol. 11,,
178. /. 88.
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and particularly our worthy and prudent friend, Dr. Thomas Oakes [1684], who found
himself so affronted by the distempers of the children that he concluded nothing but
hellish witchcraft could be the original of these maladies."
William Roble (1684), of Boston, wharfinger ("Roby"on the roll), was bom in
Yorkshire, England, April 26, 1648, and married at Boston, in 1686, Elizabeth, daughter
of William Greenough (1675), whose wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas Upshall
(1637). William Robie (1684) was a constable of Boston in 1684, and held town
office continuously until 1693; also in 1696-7. He died Jan. 23, 17 18, having served
the Artillery Company as clerk in 1685, and 1691 to 1696 inclusive, and as first
sergeant in 1693.
Rev. Samuel Cheever, of Marblehead, delivered the Artillery election sermon of
1684. He was a son of Ezekiel Cheever, the famous Boston school-master, and was
bom in New Haven, Conn., Sept. 22, 1639; graduated at Harvard College in 1659;
became a freeman in 1669, and was the first settled minister in Marblehead. He was
ordained in 1684, having previously preached seven years in that town. He married,
June 28, 1 67 1, Ruth Angier, of Cambridge, and died in Marblehead, May 29, 1724.
^Q y' The officers elected were: John Phillips (1680), captain; James
IQO^"0.^*^^ (1677), lieutenant; Benjamin Alford (1671), ensign. Henry
^ Deering (1682) was first sergeant; Edward Creeke (1674), second
sergeant; Seth Perry (1662), third sergeant; Samuel Checkley (1678), fourth sergeant;
William Robie (1684), clerk; John Marion, dmmmer, ,and Edward Smith (1682),
armorer.
The frigate "Rose" arrived at Boston, May 15, i686, having as passengers Mr.
Randolph, " the evil genius of New England," and Rev. Robert Ratcliffe, a minister of
the Church of England. Soon afterwards, a request was made to the council that Mr.
Ratcliffe might have the use of one of the Congregational meeting-houses of the town ;
which, being denied, " I got," says Randolph, " a little room in their town-house for
such as were of the Church of England to assemble in." In the town-house of Boston,
erected through the liberality of Capt. Robert Keayne (1637), the first Episcopal
church in New England was organized on the 15th of June, 1686.
The new members recmited in 1685-6 were: Thomas Bulkley, Thomas Clarke,
Nathaniel Crynes, Thomas Hunt, Thomas Mallard, Samuel Marshall, Samuel Wakefield.
Thomas Bulkley (1685), of Boston. There was a Thomas Buckley located in
Boston at this time, who, by his wife, Esther, had two children : Elinor, born Sept. 16,
1685, and Thomas, born Nov. i, 1686.
Thomas Clarke (1685), of Boston, pewterer, is mentioned in the Boston town
records. May 25, 1685. He was permitted to dig up the town ground near Lieut.
Ephraim Sale's (1674) house.
Major Thomas (1638), according to Mr. Savage, had a son, Thomas (1644), who
left two daughters only.
William Robie (1684). Authorities: Bos- age's Gen. Diet.; Sprague's Annals of American
ton Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Pulpit; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1879, p.
R«v. Samuel Cheever. Authorities: Sav- 193.
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Nathaniel Crynas (1685).
Thomas Hunt (1685), of Boston^ anchor-smith, son of Ephraim, of Weymouth,
had children bom in Boston, by wife, (i) Judith Torrey, from 1674 to 1688. He
married, (2) June 21, 1694, Susanna Saxton, and, (3) Nov. 17, 1709, Rachel Parker.
He was a member of Capt. Ephraim Savage's (1674) military company in 1685 and
1690, also a tithing-man; was selectman from 1696 to 1699, but declined to serve in
1699; in 1696 was lieutenant of a Boston company, and in 1699 was its captain. He
was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1691 ; ensign in 1695 ; lieutenant in
1698, and first sergeant in 1706.
He died Feb. 11, 172 1-2, aged seventy-three years and seven months. His grave-
stone is on Copp's Hill. Mrs. Hunt (i) died Oct. 18, 1693, aged thirty-eight years.
" Daughter of William Torrey, of Weymouth," is inscribed on her gravestone.
The inventory of Capt. Hunt (1685), made Nov. 12, 1722, included house and
land on Linn Street, four hundred pounds ; smith-shop, wharf, etc., in Linn Street, three
hundred and fifty- five pounds ; negro man and woman, forty pounds.
His sons, John and Col. Ephraim, joined the Artillery Company in 1709 and 17 17
respectively.
Thomas Mallard (1685) was of Boston in 1685. A Mr. Mallett was present at the
second meeting, July 4, 1686, of the first Episcopalian church in Boston, who is supposed
to be the same as Thomas Mallard (1685). Mr. Savage supposes that he soon moved
to New Hampshire, where the name occurs; but he is on the Boston tax lists of 1687-
91, and he contributed to the erection of the Episcopalian meeting-house in Boston
in 1689.
Samuel Marshall (1685), of Boston in 1681, a cooper, was active in the revival of
the Artillery Company in 1690, and was admitted to be a freeman in 1691. He was
third sergeant of the Company in 1691, and its ensign in 1698. He was clerk of the
market in 1681 ; a member of Capt. Townsend's (1674) military company in 1684; a
constable in 1685-6; assessor in 1698, and selectman in 1709 and 17 10. He was sub-
sequently prominent in town matters. His will, of Oct. 25, 1739, was proved Feb. 22,
1742. He resided on the south side of Milk Street, near "Mackril Lane."
Samuel Wakefield (1685), of Boston, probably the same as Samuel Wakefield
who joined the Artillery Company in 1676.
Rev« Joshua Moody, of Boston, delivered the Artillery sermon of 1685. He also
delivered the sermon before the Artillery Company in 1674, when he resided in Ports-
mouth, N. H. (See page 232.)
Thomss Hunt (1685). Authorities: Hunt Thomss Mallsrd (1685). Authority: An-
Gencalogy, p. 317; Copp's Hill Burial-Ground, by nals of King's Chapel, by Foote.
Bridgman, p. 57.
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/r\/ The officers elected in 1686-7 were: Benjamin Davis (1673), cap-
I 0o0"7. ^^ ^ Thomas Savage (1665), lieutenant, and Samuel Ravenscroft (1679),
' ensign.
Our knowledge of the anniversary day in June, 1686, is derived from the diary of
Judge Sewall (1679), in which he wrote : —
"Satterday, June 5 [1686] I rode to Newbury to see my little Hull, and to keep out
of the way of the Artillery Election, on which day eat Strawberries and Cream with
Sister Longfellow at the Falls, visited Capt Richard Dummer, rode to Salem, where
lodged 2 nights for the sake of Mr. Noye's Lecture, who preached excellently of
Humility, from the woman's washing Christs feet. Was invited by Mr. Higginson to
dinner, but could not stay, came along to Capt Marshalls, from thence with Mr. Davie,
who gave me an account of B. Davis Capt. Thos Savage Lieut and Sam Ravenscroft,
Ensign of the Artillery ; J no Wait was chosen but served not. Mr Hubbard preached
from Eccles : — There is no discharge in that war."
The Church of England was organized in Boston, June 15, 1686. At this first
meeting, there were, according to the records of King's Chapel, ten persons present,
besides the rector. Of these ten, the following were members of the Artillery Company :
Capt. Lidget (1679), Mr. Luscomb (1678), Mr. White (1678), Mr. Maccarty (1681),
and Mr. Ravenscroft (1679). July 4, 1686, at a second meeting, two others, Thomas
Brinley (1681) and Mr. Mallard (1685), were present. The above-named may be con-
sidered as among the fourteen founders of King's Chapel.
A memorandum, under date of July, 1689, "of sure, honest, and well-disposed
persons," who contributed to the erection of the first King's Chapel, is given in Annals
of King's Chapel, by Rev. H. W. Foote. It contains ninety-four names, with subscriptions
amounting to two hundred and forty- nine pounds nine shillings. Among these are the
following members of the Artillery Company : —
Ben jami n Alf ord . . ( 1 6 7 1 ) ,
Thomas Brinley . . . (i68i),
Francis Burroughs . . (1686),
Duncan Campbell .. . (1686),
Anthony Checkley . . (1662),
Thomas Clark . . . (1685),
John Coney .... (1662),
Edward Creeke . . . (1674),
Benjamin Davis . . . (1673),
Giles Dyer .... (1680),
Francis Foxcroft . . (1679),
John George .... (1702),
Robert Gutteridge . . (1694),
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George Pordage
Samuel Ravenscroft
Edward Smith . .
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nearly a half of the entire amount.
The new members recruited in 1686-7 were : Francis Burroughs, Duncan Campbell,
and Stephen Mason.
"[1686] Monday, Sept 6. Artillery Training. Not an old Captain there." — 5<tow^ Papers^
Vol. /., /. 151.
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Francis Burroughs (1686), of Boston, a bookseller, who came from London in
1685, was a member of the Old South Church, but contributed to the building of
King*s Chapel.
Mr. Dunton, the London bookseller, says, concerning Mr. Burroughs (1686),
"He heaped more civilities upon me than I can reckon up." Mr. Burroughs (1686)
furnished the necessary security that Mr. Dunton should not be "chargeable to the
town." He was elected constable of Boston in 1694, but declined to serve. His will
was proved Dec. 11, 1713.
Duncan Campbell (1686), of Boston in 1685, was a bookseller from Scotland.
Dunton, in his Life and Errors, says of Duncan Campbell, a " Scotch bookseller, —
very industrious, dresses a-la-mode, and I am told a young lady of great fortune is fallen
in love with him." Under commission from Scotland, he was appointed postmaster
"for our side of the world." Administration was granted on his estate July 31, 1702,
wherein he is called " Merchant."
Stephen Mason (1686).
Rev. Nshsmiah Hobart, of Newton, who delivered the Artillery election sermon
in 1686, — son of Rev. Peter Hobart, of Hingham, preacher of the Artillery sermon in
1655, — was bom in Hingham, Nov. 21, 1648, and graduated at Harvard College in 1667.
He married, March 21, 1678, Sarah, daughter of Edward Jackson. He was ordained
pastor of the church at Cambridge village, Dec. 23, 1674, where he continued to labor
till his death, which occurred Aug. 25, 17^2.
Dec. 20, 1686, Sir Edmund Andros, "glittering in scarlet and lace," arrived at
Nantasket in the "Kingfisher," a fifty-gun ship, with a commission from James H. for
the government of all New England. One of the first "acts of his despotism " was the
taking possession of the South Congregational meeting-house for the use of the Episco-
palians. The two congregations occupied the South meeting-house by turns, — the
Episcopalians in the forenoon and the Congregationalists in the afternoon, or according
as it was more convenient for the Governor. On one occasion, when the Episcopal
service had lasted until after two o'clock, Judge Sewall (1679) notes in his diary: "It
was a sad sight to see how full the street was of people gazing and moving to and fro,
because they had not entrance into the house."
Francis Burroughs (1686). Authorities: "[1686] Monday Aprs Mr.Nehemiah Hobart
Hill's Hist, of Old South Church; Whitman's Hist. chosen to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon,
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Foote's Annals hardly any other had Votes, though Mr. Cotton
of King's Chapel. Mather is even almost son-inlaw to the Capo and a
" Dec 10, 1 71 3. Mr. Francis Burroughs buried worthy Man." — Scwairs Diary,
after Lecture. . . . He is Lamented as having been Judge Sewall (1679) says in his diary, under
an intelligent. Exemplary Christian. Buried in Mr. date of Sept. 13, 1686, " Mr. Cotton Mather preaches
Heath's Tomb, New burying place." — Srwall*5 the Election Sermon for the Artillery at Charles-
Diary. town, from Ps cxliv-i. Made a very good discourse.
Duncan Campbell (1686). Authorities: President and Deputy there. . . . The Artillery
Foote's Annals of King's Chapel; Whitman's Hist. company had like to have been broken up — the
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Thomas's Hist. animosity so high between Charlestown and Cam-
of Printing, Vol. IL, p. 414. bridge about the place of training."
Rev. Nehemiah Hobart. Authorities : Sav- The <* President " above mentioned was Joseph
age's Gen. Diet; Smith's Hist, of Newton ; Sprague's Dudley (1677), *°<l the "Deputy" was William
iUinals of American Pulpit. Stoughton, son of Col. Israel Stoughton (1637).
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Another of Sir Edmund's " acts " was the appointment of Randolph to be licenser
of the press. Under his " licensing," one almanac, one proclamation by Andros, and
five " reprints " constitute the entire issue of the Boston and Cambridge presses for the
year i688. The restraint upon marriage was more "grievous" than that upon the
press, none being allowed to marry unless they gave bonds with sureties to the Governor.
Andros regarded the Congregational ministers as mere laymen, and Randolph wrote to
the Bishop of London, " One thing will mainly help, when no marriages hereafter shall
be allowed lawful but such as are made by the ministers of the Church of England."
At that time Mr. Ratcliffe was the only Episcopal minister in the country. Cotton
Mather, in his " Remarkables " of his father, furnishes the following graphic description
of the Andros "administration" : —
"The administration was almost a complication of shameless and matchless
villanies. The honest gentlemen in the council were overlooked and browbeaten and
rendered insignificant. Three or four finished villains did what they pleased. Among
other instances of the vile things in it, there was this comprehensive one : the banditti
gave out that, the charters being lost, all the title the people had unto their lands was
lost with them (for which a small defect in the legal and public settlements of them
was pretended), and therefore they began to compel the people everywhere to take
patents for their lands. Accordingly writs of intrusion were issued out against the chief
gentlemen of the territory, by the terror thereof many were driven to petition for patents
that they might enjoy lands which had been fifty or sixty years in their possession ; but
for these patents there were such exorbitant prices demanded that fifty pounds could
not purchase for its owner an estate not worth two hundred ; nor could all the money
and movables in the territory liave defrayed .the charges of patenting the lands at the
hands of the crocodiles, besides the considerable quit-rents for the King. Indeed,
the brutish things done by these wild beasts of the earth are too many to be related,
and would probably be too brutish tb be iJelieved;."
The authority of Andros was supreme. He removed the members of the council
and appointed others ; with their consent, made laws, laid taxes, controlled the militia ;
tolerated no public printing-press ; encouraged episcopacy, and sustained authority by
force. Schools were neglected, religious institutions impaired, tyrannical measures
instituted, and liberty disregarded. The rights and privileges of the people were
trampled under foot.
The last records of the state, under the old charter, appear to be May 12, 1686,
three days before Randolph's arrival. " Such was the baseness of the Andros govern-
ment, that the people were universally dissatisfied, and despised him and his confidential
associates. So sensible was he of this, that, by some means at this day unknown, he,
or his secretary, Randolph, destroyed or stole all the records of his administration, and
there is now no trace of them, or even a single paper relative thereto, left in the office
of the secretary " of state.
Judge Sewall (1679), '^ ^'^ diary,* speaks of the Artillery Company in 1687.
From that time until April, 1691, the Company seems to have been dormant. There
were no spring and fall trainings, and no election on the first Monday in June. It has
been stated that the meetings of the Company were suppressed by Gov. Andros. There
' " [1687] Monday April 4. Great Storm of not rained. Capt Wm White [1678] appoints the
Rain. Thunders several times. No Artillery Train- Sergeants and corporals to meet at Sergeant Bull's
ing; and I think would have been none if it had at 3 p. m. April 4." — Sewall Papers^Vol, /., /. 172.
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seems to be no direct evidence of this. The bitter quarrel which raged between the
churches from 1686 to 1690 divided the Company. Several prominent Episcopalians
united with the Company just previous to the arrival of Gov. Andros, and at the election
of officers of the Artillery Company in 1686 the Episcopalians were triumphant. Prob-
ably the opposing party withdrew from the meetings and drills, and returned only when
Gov. Andros had been deported to England, and the Episcopalians, several of whom —
Messrs. Foxcroft (1679), Ravenscroft (1679), and White (1678) — were put into jail in
1689, had given up the contest.
Also in April, 1687, Gov. Andros sailed with a considerable armament against the
eastern Indians. It is probable that his friends who were then officers of the Artillery
Company went on that expedition, and were absent from Boston on the first Monday in
June, 1687.
Rowe's Wharf coincides with the old South Battery, or Sconce, an outwork of Fort
Hill, and terminus in that direction of the famous barricade. As early as 1632 a fort
was begun on the eminence called Com Hill, but soon the name was changed to Fort-
field, and finally to Fort Hill. In 1636, the work was continued, and Messrs. Keayne
(1637), Hutchinson (1638), Coggan (1638), Oliver (1637), Harding (1637), and others,
loaned five pounds each to complete it. Mr. Coggan (1638) was chosen treasurer.
The Sconce was constructed of whole timber, with earth and stone between, and was
considered strong.
The battery and the fort gained celebrity as the resort of Gov. Andros, and the
place of his seizure and deposition in 1689. In April of that year, the news of the
landing of the Prince of Orange at Torbay, England, reached Boston, and threw
the town into a ferment.
The first news of this event was brought to Boston by Mr. John Winslow, who
joined the Artillery Company in 1692. He arrived from Nevis, April 4, 1689, and
brought copies of the proclamation which William issued in the November previous.
Gov. Andros demanded of Mr. Winslow (1692) a copy of it, but was refused. Mr.
Winslow (1692) was brought into court, and, by Dr. BuUivant, Charles Lidget (1679),
and Francis Foxcroft (1679), justices, was sent to prison, "for bringing into the country
a traitorous and treasonable libel." *
Gov. Andros, Randolph, and some of their followers, sought the security of the
fort. On the other hand, the drums beat to arms; the North End and South End
rushed to the town-house, where every man joined his respective company, and an
ensign was raised on the Beacon. The captain of the frigate was seized and held as a
hostage. The train-bands circumvented the fort. Meanwhile Capt Hill {1677), with
his soldiers, escorted Messrs. Bradstreet, Danforth, and others, to the town-house.
They drew up, signed, and sent to Sir Edmund Andros, a letter demanding the
surrender of the government and fortifications, etc. This letter was signed by fifteen
persons, — principal citizens of Boston, of whom the following were members of the
Military Company of the Massachusetts, viz. : John Richards (1644), Isaac Addington
(1652), John Foster (1679), David Waterhouse (1679), Adam Winthrop (1642), John
Nelson (1680), Wait Winthrop (1692), and Samuel Shrimpton (1670).
Subsequently, Gov. Andros complied with the request, and his surrender was
received by Capt John Nelson (1680), who was in command of the soldiers. Gov.
* New England Justified, pp. 1 1, 12.
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Andros was conducted to the council chamber, and thence to the house of Mr. John
Usher (1673), where he was detained as a prisoner. BuUivant, Ravenscroft (1679), White
(1678), Lidget (1679), and others of the Governor's friends, were placed in jail. The
fifteen principal citizens above named were joined, April 20, by twenty-two others, who
together formed " a council for the safety of the people and conservation of the peace."
They chose Mr. Bradstreet, president; John Foster (1679) and Adam Winthrop (1642),
treasurers; Wait Winthrop (1692), commander-in-chief, and Isaac Addington (1652),
clerk. Members of the Artillery Company took a leading part in the deposition of
Gov. Andros, and the formation of a provisional government.
A ship arrived from England, May 26, 1689, with an order to the authorities " on the
spot" to proclaim King William and Queen Mary. Never, since the "Mayflower" groped
her way into Plymouth harbor, had a message from the parent country been received in
New England with such joy. Never had such a pageant, as three days after, expressive
of the prevailing happiness, been seen in Massachusetts. From far and near the people
flocked into Boston ; the 'government, attended by the principal gentlemen of the
capital and the towns adjacent, passed in procession on horseback through the thorough-
fares ; the regiment of the town, and companies and troops of horse and foot from the
country, lent their pomp to the display ; there was a great dinner at the town-house
for the better sort ; wine was served out in the streets, and the evening was made noisy
with acclamations of delight, till the bell rang at nine o'clock, and the families met at
their home altars to thank God for causing their great sorrow to pass away, and for
giving a Protestant king and queen to England.
The earliest attention of the new government was drawn toward the organization of
the militia. On the 20th of April, 1689, they appointed Hon. Wait Winthrop (1692)
major-general of the province, and Samuel Shrimpton (1670) colonel of the Boston
regiment. The titles of sergeant-major-general and sergeant-major were abolished.
The first regular field-day observed by the Military Company of the Massachusetts,
after the interregnum, was on the first Monday, the seventh day, of April, 1691, when,
the old officers having died or left the Company, an election of officers, who were to
serve until the succeeding anniversary, was held, and the celebrated Rev. Cotton Mather
was chosen to preach the election sermon. From this time to the commencement of the
Revolution, the Company held regular meetings, and performed regular field duty, except
in the autumn of 172 1, when the meeting was omitted by legislative enactment, which
" forbid all trooping and training in Boston," by reason of the small-pox. The exertions
to revive the Company were attended with great success, and many were immediately
admitted whose public characters and recognized services served to add lustre to the
distinguished reputation it had before sustained rl
Members of the Artillery Company were prominent in reorganizing and making
efficient the military force of the colony. It was natural that such should remember that
the Artillery Company to which they belonged had been, and was intended to be, a
school for the training of men for military service. Col. Shrimpton (1670), the com-
mander of the Boston regiment, was, therefore, prominent in reviving the Artillery
Company in 1691. Elisha Hutchinson (1670) succeeded him in that office in 1694,
In 1689, Judge Sewall was in London, Eng- and Feathers in their Hats. Marched 5, 6, 7, and
land. He nuikes, in his diary, the following mention Eight in a Rank. The Pikes. Had Musick besides
of the Honourable Artillery : — the Drums." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, /., pp, 265, 266.
" [1689] July 16 Saw London Artillery Com- ' Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, ist
pany pass by about 2 aclock. Most had Buff Cloaths £d., p. 45.
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and Samuel Checkley (1678) succeeded the latter in 1705. These three members,
loyally supported by others of no less experience and military knowledge, actively
engaged in reviving the Company, and in confirming and increasing its former prestige
and usefulness.
Among those who aided in this revival were: Lieut.-Gen. John Walley (167 1),
Cols. Penn Townsend (1674) and John Ballentine (1682), Major Samuel Sewall (1679),
and Capts. John Wing (1671) and Bozoun Allen (1676), — all of whom, subsequent to
the revival, the Artillery Company honored by electing commanders.
. The expedition of Sir William Phips against Canada occurred in 1690. The New
England colonies raised two thousand men for that fatal expedition, "of whom one
thousand perished"; "not vagrants," says Dummer, "picked up in the streets and
pressed into the war, but heads of families, artificers, robust young men, such as no
country can spare, and least of all new settlements." The force sailed from Boston,
Aug. 9, in about forty transports and small men-of-war. Major John Walley ^ ("671)
had command of the land forces. His journal of this campaign against Canada is given
in the first volume of Gov. Hutchinson's History of Massachusetts. " Sir William Phips
returned to Boston, Nov. 19, having lost," Mr. Drake says, "by the enemy and sickness,
near three hundred men. The fleet, on its return, was scattered by storms ; one vessel
was wrecked, and others driven toward the West Indies."
The small-pox prevailed in Boston ; " Printer Green and his wife died of it," before
the fleet sailed. It appeared among the soldiers on the transports, and many died.
The colony was not in a financial condition to enter upon war. Its treasury was
empty. The expense of this expedition was paid partly by private subscription, and
partly by a loan. In the Massachusetts archives there is an original petition of those
Boston merchants who had loaned the colony money to carry on this expedition, and
who, in 1692, asked to be reimbursed. The signers were: John Richards (1644),
Edward Bromfield (1679), 1^^^ Foster (1679), Peter Sergeant, Andrew Belcher, Edward
Gouge, Simeon Stoddard (1675), Nathaniel Williams (1667), Thomas Brattle (1675),
James Barnes, and Robert Gibbs.
Col. Benjamin Church made a diversion in favor of Sir William Phips and his
expedition, by advancing against the French and Indians in Maine. The Brunswick
(Me.) TeUgraph says, that a metal button was recently ploughed up in that town,
bearing the inscription, "Massachusetts Artillery," in a circle around the rim. There
is on it a very excellent representation of a gun, with its rammer and sponges attached,
and to the rear of the piece stands the British flag. Upon the reverse of the button is
the inscription, " Gilt. London." This button probably belonged to one of the three
hundred solders in this expedition under Col. Church, who captured and destroyed a
fort on the site where Brunswick now stands.
* Another member of the Artillery Company, 98, notes : " Dr. Bullivant, in his Journal, says that
CoL Penn Townsend (1674), was first offered the Nelson [1680], who had played an important part
conmiand, and was appointed in March, 1690, com- in the overturning of Andros, had been applied to
mander- in-chief of the expedition; but Sir William '* for generalissimo, as the fittest person for such an
offered " to go in person,*' whereupon the former de- enterprise; but the country deputies said he was a
clined " with thanks." — See Sewall Papers ^ /., 316. merchant, and not to be trusted; so it was offered to
The Memorial History of Boston, Vol. II., p. Sir William Phips."
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^ The officers elected in April, 1691, were : Elisha Hutchinson (1670),
I QQO" I . cap^i^; Penn Townsend (1674), lieutenant; Bozoun Allen (1676),
^ ensign. Joseph Bridgham (1674) was first sergeant; Nathaniel Williams
(1667), second sergeant; Samuel Checkley (1678), third sergeant; Thomas Hunt
(1685), fourth sergeant; Henry Deering (1682), clerk, and Samuel Marion (1691),
drummer.
Of the above, Ensign Henry Deering (1682), clerk, was first sergeant in 1685 ;
Lieut. Samuel Checkley (1678), third sergeant, was fourth sergeant in 1685. The
remainder were not officers of the Company when its meetings were suspended in
1687.
The lists of the Company which have come down to us do not distinguish between
such as joined the Company in April or June, 1691. It might be inferred that all the
recruits in 1691, except one, were received at the April meeting, for Major Hutchinson
(1670), the commander, and Henry Deering (1682), clerk, were the bondsmen for all
of the twenty new members, except one, of that year, and both of these officers were
succeeded by others at the meeting in June, 1691.
^ The officers elected at the June meeting in 1691 were: Penn
I QQ I "2, Townsend (1674), captain; Bozoun Allen (1676), lieutenant; William
^ Greenough (1675), ensign. John Ballentine (1682) was first sergeant;
Edmund Brown (169 1), second sergeant; Samuel Marshall (1685), third sergeant;
Obadiah Gill (1679), fourth sergeant; William Robie (1684), clerk, and Samuel Marion
(1691), drummer.
The Company immediately began an era of prosperity; the surviving members
became newly interested, and many additions were made to the ranks. Not less in
personal worth and colonial fame than former members of the Company were some
of the recruits who joined the Company very soon after it was revived. Col. Adam
Winthrop (1692) and his son, Adam (1694); Hon. Wait Winthrop (1692); Thomas
Hutchinson (1694), father of the Governor of that name; Cols. Thomas Fitch (1700),
Edward Winslow (1700), Penn Townsend, Jr. (1700) ; Sir Charles Hobby (1702) ; Hon.
William Dummer (1702), lieutenant-governor, and Hon. John Leverett (1704), who
was elected president of Harvard College while holding the office of lieutenant in this
Company, were among the distinguished additions soon after the revival of the Company.
The members recruited in 1691 were : John Adams, Edmund Brown, John Clough,
James Cornish, Robert Cumby, Thomas Gushing, Benjamin Dyar, John Dyar, William
Gibbins, Joseph Hill, John Kilby, Samuel Lynde, John Marion, Jr., Samuel Marion,
William Paine, Daniel Powning, Timothy Pratt, Timothy Thornton, Timothy Wadsworth,
Thomas Willis.
John Adams (1691), of Boston, a nephew of Henry (1652), was bom in Braintree
in 1661. He married (i) Hannah Webb, and, (2) Oct. 19, 1694, Hannah, daughter of
Anthony Checkley (1662). The third child by his first wife was Samuel (1729), who
John Adams (1691). Authorities: Hist. History of Adams Family says, "Capt. John
of Braintree; Savage's Gen. Diet; Hist, of Adams [1691] died intestate before June 20, 171 2.*'
Family, by Henry Whittemore, 1893.
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was the father of Samuel Adams, the patriot and orator, signer of the Declaration of
Independence, and Governor of Massachusetts. John Adams (1691) was also grand-
uncle of John Adams, the second president of the United States.
Mr. Adams (1691) was a tithing-man in Boston, and a member of Capt. James
Hill's (1677) military company in 1693. He was a constable in 1699, and became a
member of the Old South Church, Jan. 5, 1700, by letter from the church at Braintree.
He is known in the records as Capt. John Adams. He died before June 20, 17 12.
Edmund Brown (1691), of Boston, son of Deacon William, of Sudbury, was
bom in the latter town, Nov. 27, 1653. His uncle. Rev. Edmund Brown, delivered
the Artillery election sermon in 1666. Edmund (1691) settled in Dorchester, but after-
ward removed to Boston and became a shopkeeper. In 1694, he married his second
or third wife, the widow of Hopestill Foster (1673), and he died soon after.
Edmund Brown (1691) was a constable of Boston in 1687 ; ti thing-man in 1690; a
member of the militia, and promoted to be lieutenant; an overseer of the poor in 1692,
and the same year was a deputy from Boston to the General Court. He was second
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1691.
John Clough (1691), of Boston, a glover, son of John and Mary Clough, was
bom April 11, 1669. He was a tithing- man in 1698, and in 1704-5, and was therefore
a member of a military company in Boston. Sept. 24, 1718, he joined the South
Church, and Jan. 21, 1730, he met, with others, at the house of Hopestill Foster (1694),
and formed the Hollis Street Church. He was afterward prominent in the erection of
the Hollis Street meeting-house, and in the maintenance of that society. He was third
sergeant of the Company in 1695.
James Cornish (1691), of Boston, was a son of Thomas Cornish, of Boston. He
was chosen a sealer of leather in 1698.
The first child of James (1691) and Mary Comish born in Boston, was bom March
18, 1687, and the last, Nov. 22, 1694.
Robert Cumby (i 691), of Boston, son of Humphrey, of Boston, was bora Feb. 14,
1654-5. He married Rebecca Cromwell, daughter of John, one of the original members
of the First Church in Charlestown. Robert (1691) was a member of Capt. John
Richards's (1644) military company in 1680-1, and also a tithing man. He was a
highway surveyor of Boston in 1701, a tithing man again in 1704, and a town assessor
in 1707. He was a member of the old North Church, and was elected a deacon of the
new North in 1714. He was assistant clerk of the Artillery Company from 1692 to
1697, and fourth sergeant in 1692. He died July 17, 171 7. His remains were buried
in Copp*s Hill Burial-Ground.
Edmund Brown (1691). Authorities: Sav- from John Clough, who owned the land where the
age*s Gen. Diet; Boston Records. Hotel Boykton stands.*' — NoU by Eds. in Snvail
John Clough (1691). Authorities: Boston Paper s^ Vol, 11.^ /. 320.
Records; Drake's Hist, of Boston. Robert Cumby (1691). AuTHORmES: Sav-
"In Price's map of 1743, the street laid out by age's Gen. Diet.; Copp's Hill Burial Ground, by
the Eliot heirs, from Frog Lane (now Boylston Bridgman ; Boston Records.
Street) to Hollis Street, was called Qough Street,
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Thomas Gushing (1691), merchant, of Boston, was the second son of Hon. John
Gushing, of Scituate, where the former was born, Dec. 26, 1663. Lieut. Thomas
Gushing (1691) was twice married : (i) Oct. 17, 1687, to Deborah, a daughter of Gapt.
John Thaxter, and, (2) Dec. 8, 17 12, to Mercy Wensley, widow of Joseph Bridgham
(1674). He was the father of Thomas Gushing, a prominent citizen of Boston, — who
was representative for Boston from 1742 to 1746 inclusive, and speaker from 1742 to
1745, — and the grandfather of the distinguished patriot, Thomas Gushing, who was a
member of the Gontinental Gongress in 1774 and lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts
from 1780 to 1788.
Thomas Gushing (1691) was a clerk of the market in 1691 and 1692 ; tithing-man
from 1692 to 1694, and in 1696, being during those years a member of Gapt John
Wing*s (167 1) military company of Boston, in which Mr. Gushing (1691) rose to the
rank of lieutenant. Judge Sewall (1679) calls Thomas Gushing (1691) "Gaptain" in
1725. He was a selectman from 1705 to 1708 inclusive, 1710 and 1711, 1719 to 1722,
and 1724 to 1726, chairman of the board in 1707, and representative from Boston
to the General Gourt from 1724 to 1731 inclusive. During these forty years of public
service, he served on many important committees, in company with the principal
citizens of the town. He was a member of the council from 1731 to 1736 inclusive;
was appointed special justice of the Superior Gourt, June 22, 1733, and justice of the
peace, Dec. 29, 1731. He became a member of the First Ghurch in 1688, and in
March, 1705, he, with his wife, became members of the Brattle Street Ghurch. He was
first sergeant of the Artillery Gompany in 1697, and its ensign in 1709.
He died, universally regretted by his townsmen, Oct. 3, 1740; and his widow died
in April, 1 746, by whom the estate was bequeathed to the children of her first husband,
Joseph Bridgham (1674).
Benjamin Dyar (1691), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of Thomas Dyar, of Weymouth,
was bom Nov. 6, 1653. He married, Dec. 10, 1691, Sarah Odlin, daughter of Elisha
and Abigail Odlin, of Boston.
He was a tithing-man in Boston in 1685, and at that time a member of Gapt. John
Wing's (1671) military company, and previously of Gapt. Henchman's (1675) company.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Gompany in 1695. His brother, John, joined
the Artillery Gompany in 169 1.
Benjamin (1691) died Dec. 29, 17 18, aged sixty-four years, and was buried in the
King's Ghapel Burial-Ground. His will was proved March 9, 17 18-9.
John Dyar (1691), ironmonger, of Boston, son of Thomas Dyar, of Weymouth,
was born in that town, July 10, 1643. He married, June 6, 1694, Hannah Morton.
His brother, Benjamin, joined the Artillery Gompany in 1691. John (1691) was a
constable of Boston in 168 1-2, a tithing-man in 1690, and in 1696 he held the latter
office in place of John Glough (1691). Ensign John (1691) was a member of Gapt.
Daniel Henchman's (1675) military company in 1680, and of Gapt John Wing's (1671)
in 1684. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Gompany in 1694. Administration
on his estate was given June 11, 1696, to his widow and eldest son.
Thomas Gushing (1691). Authorities: Benjamin Dyar (1691). Authority: Boston
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854, 1865, 1871; Records.
Eliot's Biog. Diet.; Savage's Gen. Diet John Dyar (1691). Authorities: Savage's
Gen. Diet.; Boston Records.
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William Gibbins (1691), shopkeeper, of Boston, held various town offices between
1696 and 1705. He probably married Anne in 1686. The first child of William
and Anne Gibbins was born in Boston in 1687. He was a member of a Boston military
company, and became a lieutenant Administration was granted on his estate, Aug. 16,
17 1 1. His son, John, joined the Artillery Company in 171 1.
Mr. Whitman (1810) suggests that, "though there is a slight variation in the
surname," he was " undoubtedly a descendant of Major-Gen. Gibbons [1637], a charter
member " of the Military Company of the Massachusetts.
Joseph Hill (1691), vamisher, of Boston, probably son of Valentine (1638) and
Mary, daughter of Gov. Eaton, of Boston, was born July 18, 1647, and was baptized at
the First Church on the 26th of the same month.
Joseph Hill (1691) was approved by the selectmen, May i, 1691, "to sell Coffee,
Tea & Chuculetto." From this time to 1707 he held town offices, and in 1721 was
granted permission by the selectmen " to erect a wooden building in Long Lane," now
Federal Street.
May 27, 1702, Mr. Hill (1691) presented a petition to the General Court, saying :
" Whereas there is very great probability of our Nations being speedily involved in a
bloody War : which will affect all the Dominions and territories of the Crown of England
as well in this Country as else where ; And prudence requiring that all just and necessary
preparation be made for the defence of the same ; I crave leave, humbly to Informe this
Hon. Court That the true Love which I have and bear to my King and Nation and the
zeal I have for their service hath for some time past put me on invention to find out
something that would be serviceable in time of War for the annoyance of the Enemy
etc. ... I can form such engines and make such composition of Fireworks " — as will
do more damage to the enemy than many men. He asked for an appropriation to pur-
chase the material to test his invention. The General Court, in Chap. 15, Province
Laws, 1 702, First Session, appropriated twenty pounds, " for the purpose of experiment-
ing with fireworks for sinking ships," and appointed a committee to disburse the money.
Mr. Hill (1691) was active in the military, and rose to the position of captain. He
died in 1727, aged eighty years.
John Kilby (i 691), of Boston, was a son of Edward. By wife, Rebecca, he had
eleven children bom in Boston. Mr. Kilby (169 1) was a tithing-man in 1693-4, and a
member of Capt. Allen's (1676) military company. He held other town offices, and in
1 713 was elected assessor, but declined. He owned real estate "at the northerly end
of Comhill, on the westerly side thereof," in 1711 and 1718. John Kilby (1691) was
one of the twenty persons to whom Thomas Brattle (1675) conveyed land, Jan. 10, 1698,
as a site for a meeting-house.
He was a member of the Old South Church until the formation of the Brattle
Street Church in 1699. He was fourth sergeant of the Company in 1696, and ensign
in 1705.
William Gibbins (1691). AuTHOEnv: Bos- p. 88, Capt. Hill (1691) was forty-seven years old
ton Records. in 1694.
Joseph Hill (1691). Authorities: Savage's John Kilby (1691). Authorities: Boston
Gen. Diet; Boston Records; Province Laws of Records; Early New England People, by S. E.
Mass. Bay, Vol. VII. Tilcomb.
According to note in Sewall Papeis, VoL 1 11^
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His death is noticed in a Boston newspaper of 1722 : "John Kilby died May 29
[1722], aged fifty-four years." He was, therefore, born in 1668, and he married at the
age of twenty years. He was buried in the old Granary Burial-Ground.
Christopher Kilby, son of John (1691), became a very prominent citizen of Boston.
He was the agent for the province of Massachusetts Bay in England many years, and in
recognition of his money subscriptions and other manifestations of interest after the
fire of 1760, Mackerel Lane, when widened and improved, was called Kilby Street.
Samuel Lynde (1691), of Boston, a son of Simon (1658), was bom in Boston,
Dec. I, 1653. He was a merchant, and owned a brick house and brick warehouse on
Cornhill, and a pasture and an orchard on Cambridge Street. He also owned land,
which he inherited from his father, in Freetown, and donated the lot on which the first
meeting-house was built in that town. He also owned an island in the Kennebec River.
Samuel Lynde (1691) was very prominent from 1692 to 1708 in town affairs.
From Nov. 19, 1702, to 1718, he was one of the "Majesties Justices." In 1690, Mr.
Lynde (1691) was one of the grand jury which indicted Thomas Hawkins and nine
others for piracy, all of whom were tried and executed. In 1692, according to the
Boston Records, Samuel Lynde (1691) was chosen an overseer of the poor "by paper
votes." In 17 1 1, he petitioned the town for an abatement of taxes on account of his
losses by the great fire of that year. He was a member of the Boston military, and
became lieutenant.
His brother, Benjamin (Harv. Coll., 1686), studied at Temple Bar, and became
chief- justice of the province. Benjamin (Harv. Coll., 17 18), son of Benjamin, and
nephew of Samuel Lynde (i 691), also became chief- justice, and presided at>the trial
of Capt. Preston in 1770 for the State Street massacre.
Lieut. Samuel Lynde (i 691) died Oct. 2, and was buried Oct. 5, 1721.
John Marion, Jr. (1691), cordwainer, was a son of John Marion, who was the
drummer for the Artillery Company from 1679 to 1685. John, Jr. (1691) was bom in
1650, and married Ann, daughter of John Harrison (1638). He resided for a short time
in Cambridge, but soon, with his father, removed to Boston. He was admitted a freeman
in 1679, and was subsequently prominent in town matters. He held several offices, but
principally that of selectman, in which he served in 1697-1701, 1703-5, and 1714-25.
He was four times moderator of the annual town meeting, and held special positions of
honor and influence. In 1721 and 1722, he was one of a committee selected to instruct
the representatives of Boston in the General Court. In 1677, John Marion, Sr., and
his sons, John, Jr. (1691), and Samuel (1691), signed the petition to the General Court
" for protection in their several callings.''
Samuel Lynde (1691). AuTHORrriEs: Sav- "[1727-8] Jan 4. . . . About 9 a-clock on
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. Wednesday night Deacon Jno Marion dies very sud-
John Marion, Jr. (1691.) Authorities: denly: was well at his Son's the Tuesday night
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records; King's Chapel before, discoursing of Weighty Affairs; was seiz'd
Burial-Ground, by Bridgman. about 10 on Wednesday morning. . . . Monday
"Oct 13, 1690, John Marion Jr. was elected Jan 8. buried. A very great Funeral. Was laid
Clerk of the South Company and Sworn, had 23 m a Grave a little above my Tomb in the South-
votes." — 5'^tf// /V^^» F<c>/. //., A 333- burying place." — 5«£/<z// Papers, Vol, III., /.
" 1 7 10, July 10, Mr Jno Marion and I went to 389.
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John Marion, Jr. (1691), became a member of the First Church in Boston, Aug. 26,
1677, and was ordained a deacon of that church, Sept. 6, 1696. He was third sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1694. He died Jan. 3, 1728, in his^ seventy-eighth year,
and was buried in the King's Chapel Burial-Ground.
Samuel Marion (1691), of Boston, tailor, was a son of John Marion, who was
drummer for the Company from 1679 to 1685, and a brother of John Marion, Jr. (1691).
Samuel (1691) was bom in Watertown^ Mr. Bridgman says, " Dec. 14, 1655," and removed
with his father to Boston. Judge Sewall (1679), ^^ ^^^ diary, relates the sad manner
of the death of Samuel's (1691) wife, Hannah, which occurred April 4, 1688. Samuel
(1691) held minor town offices from 1695 to 1698 inclusive, and in the latter year was
a member of the regular militia of Boston. He died Aug. 6, 1726, and his will, dated
April 18, 1726, was proved Aug. 13, 1726. Like his father, he was a drummer, and
served the Company in that office from 1691 to 1701.
William Paine (1691), whose father, Tobias, came from Jamaica to Boston in 1666,
was bom in Boston, Jan. 21, 1669. His mother was Sarah (Standish) Paine, widow of
Miles Standish, Jr., and daughter of John Winslow, of Plymouth, who mentioned his
grandson, William Paine (i 691), in his will.
William Paine (1691) graduated at Harvard College in 1689, after which, for two
years, he was in the employ of his stepfather, Richard Middlecot, and learned book-
keeping. In 1698, Gov. Stoughton appointed him in the revenue service, and in 1699,
Lord Bellomont made him collector. Mr. Paine (1691) held this office eleven years.
In 1 7 14, he became sheriff of Suffolk County. In 17 16, he retired from business, and
lived upon the income of his estate.
The first town meeting (Nov. 16, 171 1) held after the great fire of 171 1, in which
the town-house, largely erected through the munificence of Robert Keayne (1637), was
destroyed, considered proposals made by the General Assembly for the erection of a
new house where the old town-house stood. Thomas Brattle (Harv. Coll., 1676) and
William Paine (1691) were appointed a committee on the part of the town for jointly
constructing a house to accommodate both the town and the colony. Aug. 3, 1713, the
selectmen of Boston appointed William Paine (1691) and John Colman to have pre-
pared "an Act suitable to lay before ye Gen'll Court," relating to the town of Boston
being concerned in erecting and maintaining a lighthouse. This resulted in the erection
of a lighthouse — the first in Boston Harbor — on the "Great Brewster," in 17 15.
Mr. Paine (1691) became a member of the Second Church, March 20, 1692, and
was one of the founders of the Brattle Street Church in 1699. He represented Boston
in the General Court in 17 15 and 17 16, and was prominent and active in the concerns
of the town, serving as a selectman in 17 13. He was third sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1696.
Mr. Whitman (1810), in his history of the Artillery Company, says William Paine
(1691) was brother-in-law of the celebrated Elisha Cooke, Jr. (1699), and being
attached to his party, upon the removing of John White from the office of clerk of the
Samuel Marion (1691). Authorities : Bos- William Paine (i 691). Authorities : Boston
ton Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; King's Chapel Records; Savage's Gen. Diet; New Eng. Hist. and
Burial-Ground, by Bridgman. Gen. Reg., 1856 (will); Drake's Hist, of Boston;
"[1726, Saturday] Aug. 6, Saml Marion dies: Robbins's Hist. of Second Church; Sibley's Harvard
was bom Xr 1654." — 5«wi// Papers^ VoL I/f.y Graduates.
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House of Representatives for party reasons, in 1721, Mr. Paine (1691) was elected to
that station.
He married, (i) in October, 1694, Mary Taylor, who died Jan. 6, 1700, and, (2)
May 12, 1703, Anne Stuart. Mr. Paine (1691) died July 11, 1735.
Daniel Powning (1691), of Boston, shopkeeper, son of Henry (1677), was bom in
Boston, Aug. 27, 1661, and was baptized Sept. i following, at the First Church. He
was a ti thing-man, and a member of the military of Boston in 1698 and 1704 ; selectman
from 1705 to 1 710, and assessor from 171 1 to 1726.
In 1 707, a powder-house was erected by the town on the hill near the Frog Pond,
" on the Common, or training-field." It seems from sundry votes passed by the select-
men in 1713, 1718, 1719-34, that Lieut. Powning (1691) had charge of the powder-
house and its contents for more than twenty years.
May 3, 1708, when the streets of the town were named by the selectmen, **The
way from mr. Pownings Comer by Dock Square leading Southerly into King Street " was
called " Crooked Lane."
He was second sergeant of the Company in 1693, and a member and deacon of the
New South Church. He died in 1735.
Timothy Pratt (1691), tradesman, of Boston, son of Timothy and Deborah Pratt,
was bom in Boston, Dec. 18, 1660. He married, Nov. 19, 1679, Grace Shippey. In
1684, he served as a tithing-man, and was a member of Capt. TurelPs (1660) military
company. He was a constable in 1692. His father, in his will of Aug. 16, 1694, men
tions a daughter " of his son Timothy, deceased."
Timothy Thornton (1691), of Boston, merchant, son of Rev. Thomas Thornton,
of Yarmouth and Boston, was born in England in 1647. He came to America with his
parents in 1662-3, lived in Yarmouth, but moved to Boston in 1677. He held various
town offices in Boston, having been scavenger, 1690 ; constable, 1682 ; assessor, 1694 and
171 1-2 ; tithing-man, 17 14 and 1715 ; highway surveyor, 171 7 ; selectman, 1693 and 1694,
and representative to the General Court in 1693, 1694, and 1695.
In 1707, Aug. 27, he was appointed by the selectmen to have charge of the town's
wharf, docks, etc., at Merry's Point, North End, and retained their use and possession
by subsequent leases until 1718. * In 1708, he built a ship at the Point. He served the
town on important committees, — as, regulating the price of com for bakers, and purchas-
ing additional land for a burial-place at the North End.
Timothy Thornton (1691), Elisha Hutchinson (1670), and John Walley (1671),
were the committee, acting by order of the General Court, Feb. 3, 1690, charged with
the service of issuing the first paper currency after the disastrous expedition of Sir
William Phips against Canada. In 1690, by virtue of this action, bills of credit were
issued by the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, being the first issue in the American colonies.
Bill No. 4980, for five shillings, was issued Dec. 10, 1690, and was signed by John
Phillips (1680), Adam Winthrop (1692), and Penn Townsend (1674). A specimen was
in the possession of the late Hon. Robert C. Winthrop (1830). The first bills were
probably written, and not engraved.
Daniel Powning (1691). Authority: Bos- Bond's Watertown; Boston Records; New Eng.
ton Records. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1862, 1870; Shurtleff's Des. of
Timothy Thornton (1691). Authorities: Boston; Copp*s Hill Burial-Ground, by Bridgman.
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Mr. Thornton (1691) was married twice : first, to Experience , who died March
23, 1694, and, second, to Sarah , who died Dec. 3, 1725, aged eighty-six years.
He died Sept 19, 1726, and was buried in Copp's Hill Burial-Ground.
His son, Ebenezer, joined the Artillery Company in 17 16.
Timothy Wadsworth (1691), carpenter and gunsmith, of Boston, son of Samuel
and Abigail (Lindall) Wadsworth, of Milton, was bom in 1662. He was admitted a
freeman in 1690, served in Boston as a tithing-man in 169 1 and 1703, and was, there-
fore, identified with the military; was constable in 1691 and 1706; clerk of the market
in 1695-6, and surveyor of highways in 1704. Sept. 26, 1704, the selectmen "Ordered
that Mr. Timo. Wadsworth be desired to take Care of doing what is necessary in
repaireing the High way on ye neck & that as many of the free negroes & poor of ye
Town may be imployed therein as Shall be convenient."
Timothy's son, Recompense (Harv. Coll., 1708), was employed, June 20, 1709,
" to instruct the Scholars at the Lattin school " during the indisposition of Mr. Nath-
aniel Williams.
In 1693, a fleet, under the command of Sir Francis Wheeler, arrived in Boston
Harbor from Barbadoes. Upon its arrival, the yellow fever appeared in Boston for the
first time. Judge Sewall (1679) alludes to the arrival of the fleet, and the appearance of
the fever. He wrote : " Last night Timo. Wadsworth's [1691] man dies of the Fever of the
Fleet, as is supposed, he having been on board and in the Hold of some ship. Town is
much startled at it." July 24, he wrote, " Capt. Turell is buried." Capt. Turell was an
active member of the Artillery Company, having joined it in 1660. He, also, died, it
was supposed, from the fleet fever.
Timothy Wadsworth (i6M)uKa5Uj)C.tF^?«5;,S}^^smith, a son of Capt. Samuel, who
was killed by the Indians at Sudbury, April 18,^676, and consequently a brother of
Rev. Benjamin Wadsworth, pregftfeftlf of Harvand jtollege, who delivered the Artillery
election sermon in 1700. Tpiothy Wadsworth (idjpi) was first sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1696. He removed iQ Ne^9r|:^ R. I.land died there.
Thomas Willis (1691), of Tirfedfbfd~,*san of Thomas and Grace (Tay) Willis, was
bom in Billerica, Aug. 15, 1666. He was a member of the militia, a deputy in 1701 and
1702, where he is called in the record, "Lieutenant." His grandfather was George
Willis, of Cambridge, who lived near what was afterwards called the " Washington Elm."
Thomas Willis (1691) moved from Billerica to Medford in 1672. In 1708, he conveyed
to his brother, Stephen, houses and land by the Mill Creek in Boston.
Rev. Cotton Mather delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1691 and also of
1707. He was the eldest son of Rev. Increase Mather, who delivered the Artillery
sermon in 1665, and was bom in Boston, Feb. 12, 1663. He graduated at Harvard
College in 1678, was admitted to his father's church, Aug. 31, 1679, and became a free-
man in 1680, when at the age of seventeen years. He was ordained as colleague with
his father at the Second Church, May 13, 1685. He married. May 4, 1686, Abigail,
daughter of Col. John Phillips (1680), of Charlestown. The latter was commander of
the Artillery Company in 1685-6.
Timothy Wadsworth ( 1 691). Authorities: Biog. Diet.; Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit;
Teele'i Hist of Milton, p. 590; Boston Records. Biography of Cotton Mather, by Samuel Mather;
Rev. Cotton Mather. Authorities: Eliot's Drake's Hist, of Boston; Mass. Hist Colls.
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Judge Sewall (1679) wrote in his diary: "May 10, 1686. Went to Charlestown
and wished Mr. Cotton Mather joy : was married last Tuesday."
Rev. Cotton Mather married, (2) Aug. 18, 1703, — his first wife having died Dec. 1,
1702, — Elizabeth (Clark) Hubbard, widow of Richard. He married, (3) July 5, 1715,
Lydia Lee, widow of John George (1702).*
He was honored with the degree of doctor of divinity by the University of Glas-
gow, and was a fellow of the Royal Society of Ix>ndon. He had been an overseer of
Harvard College, and at his decease was senior pastor of the Old North Church. He
was recognized as the greatest scholar of his day in America, and was active and influ-
ential in the concerns of the colony. He was prominent in the town of Boston for
forty-seven years, bringing persons of all ranks in life to listen to his word, and to
admire the man. Learning, piety, charity, wit, and goodness of temper were the marked
characteristics of his mind and life. There was universal sorrow at his decease, and
extraordinary marks of respect were paid his memory at his burial.
The Weekly Journal oi Feb. 28, 1728, says the six first ministers of the Boston
lecture supported the pall at the funeral ; several gentlemen of his flock bore the coffin ;
and after the immediate family and relatives came the Lieut.- Gov. William Dummer
(1702), his Majesty's council (fourteen in twenty-eight of whom were members of
the Artillery Company), House of Representatives, ministers, justices, and many others.
" The streets were crowded with people, and the windows filled with sorrowful spectators,
all the way to the burying-place." The family tomb is at Copp*s Hill.
Rev. Mr. Cotton Mather seems ever to have been on cordial terms with the Artillery
Company. He delivered the first sermon in the second fifty years of the Company, —
1691, — and in 1707, when Rev. Mr. Sparhawk, of Bristol, R. I., was taken ill on his
way to Boston to preach the Artillery sermon, Rev. Cotton Mather, with a notice of
but a few hours, took Mr. Sparhawk's place, and delivered the sermon of 1707.
^ The officers elected were : Wait Winthrop (1692), captain; Joseph
I QQ2" ^2, Lynde (1681), lieutenant; William Colman (1676), ensign. Thomas
^ ^ Barnard (1681) was first sergeant; Samuel Johnson (1675), second
sergeant; John Cotta (1679), third sergeant; Robert Cumby (1691), fourth sergeant;
William Robie (1684), clerk; Robert Cumby (1691), clerk's assistant, and Samuel
Marion (1691), drummer.
After great labor and frequent disappointment, the new charter of Massachusetts
was obtained. March 29, 1692, Dr. Mather, in company with the newly-appointed
Governor, Sir William Phips, embarked at Plymouth for New England, and arrived at
Boston the fourteenth day of May.
During the administration of Sir William Phips, who was appointed by King
William in 1692, the fort on Castle Island was first called "Castle William." The
Crown sent thither a famous engineer. Col. Romer, who first demolished the old works,
and then raised a new fortification. A strong citadel was erected, and the King
furnished it with ordnance. The new bastions were long known by the names of the
"Crown," the "Rose," the "Royal," and the "Elizabeth" bastions. The ordnance
" [1692] May 2, No Artillery Training, so near * See a curious letter from Mr. Mather to Mr.
the Election." — Sewall Papers^ VoL /., /. 360. Colman, New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., V., 60.
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consisted of twenty-four nine-pounders, twelve twenty-four-pounders, eighteen thirty-
two-pounders.
The year 1692 is historically memorable for the witchcraft delusion. The position
and justly supposed judgment and candor of prominent members of the Artillery Com-
pany made some of them conspicuous in this trouble. A special commission was
appointed for the trial of persons suspected of witchcraft. The coiu*t, which commenced
its sessions at Salem, June 2, 1692, consisted of: William Stoughton, a cold and severe
man, "partisan of Andros," and never a member of the Company, as chief-justice;
Major Nathaniel Saltonstall declining from conscientious scruples to serve, Jonathan
Corwin took his place; Major John Richards (1644), Major Bartholomew Gedney,
Wait Winthrop (1692), Capt. Samuel Sewall (1679), ^^^ Peter Sergeant. Capt.
Anthony Checkley (1662) was appointed attorney- general, but, declining to serve,
Thomas Newton (1703) was appointed in his stead. By this court, nineteen persons
were hanged, one pressed to death, and eight others condemned.
The first Superior Court, established by an act of 1692, met at Salem, Jan. 30,
1692-3. On the seventh day of December preceding, William Stoughton was appointed
chief-justice, Thomas Danforth, John Richards (1644), Wait Winthrop (1692), and
Samuel Sewall (1679), justices. Three persons were condemned by this court, but, on
its adjournment to Charlestown, the Governor reprieved them.
The last court which tried witchcraft cases was held in Boston, April 25, 1693.-
Messrs. Danforth, Richards (1644), and Sewall (1679) presided. At this session, Capt.
John Alden,* of Boston, was acquitted^ and Mary.Watkins was condemned. The court
imprisoned her, "and she was filially sofd into bondage in Virginia." Judge Sewall
(1679) became conscious of an errof'iii this matter, and made a public confession of
his mistake on the fast day, Jan. 14, 1697, — appointed on account of the late tragedy,
— standing before the congregation-in Ihe Old South.
The members recruited in 1692 were: Joseph Belknap, Jr., John Borland, Joseph
Briscoe, Addington Davenport, Gibson Fawer, Robert Gibbs, Nathaniel Hall, Heze-
kiah Henchman, Thomas Jackson, John Keech, William Keen, Samuel Lilley, John More,
David Norton, James Thornbury, John Winslow, Adam Winthrop, Joseph Winthrop,
Wait Winthrop.
Joseph Belknap, Jr. (1692), of Boston, leather-dresser, or, as Mr. Savage says,
"leather breeches maker," was the eldest son of Joseph Belknap (1658), of Salem and
Boston, and was born Jan. 26, 1659. His son, Jeremy, had Joseph (1742), whose son,
Jeremy, was the learned historian of New Hampshire, and the author of valuable
volumes of American biography. Joseph, Jr. (1692), was a member of the Old South
Church, of which his father, Joseph (1658), was one of the founders in 1669. Joseph
Belknap, Jr. (1692), was a tithing-man in 1703, a member of the Boston militia, and
Joseph Belknsp, Jr. (1692.) AUTHURniEs: His will mentiuns wife, Abigail, and his children.
Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; HiU's Hist. His house was "at the head of Prison Lane, now
of Old South Church. called Queen Street." He also had land "on the
"[1716] Apr. 2. . . . heard of Mr. Belknap's northwest side of Beacon Hill" and in Roxbury,
[death J at Braintry. . . . besides a cornfield and fuUing-mill. (Probate Files,
"April 3. Went to the Funeral of my good Suffolk Co., Vol. XIX., folio 138.)
Friend Mr. Belknap."— Seivall Papers^ VoL JII.j ' " He was the son of the Pilgrim, John Alden,
/A 7^» 77' ^' Plymouth and Duxbury, and was seventy years of
"[1716] April 23. Prov'd Mr. Joseph Bel- zg&y — Mem. Hist, 0/ Boston, Voi. /I., p. ik,k,,
knaps Will." — i"«wfl// Papers, VoL I J I., p. 79.
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became a commissioned officer. He held other minor town offices. He married (i)
Deborah, daughter of Jeremiah Fitch, by whom he had Jeremiah ( 1 7 1 1 ) . He married (2)
Abigail, daughter of Thomas Buttolph, by whom he had Nicholas (1725) and Abraham
(»735).
In 1708, the way leading from Mr. Pollard's comer, in Brattle Street, through Mr.
Belknap's (1692) yard, into Queen Street, was named by the selectmen, Hillier's Lane.
Joseph, Jr. (1692), died March 30, 1716, his will, dated Dec. 22, 1715, being proved
April 23, 1716. He was third sergeant of the Company in 1699.
John Boriand (1692), of Boston, merchant, came from Scotland to Boston about
1685. Mr. Whitman (1810) says, in his history of the Company, second edition, page
227, he was the "noted merchant" who was supposed to be principally concerned, with
Gov. Dudley's (1677) connivance, in 1706, in trading with the French, then at war, in
Nova Scotia and Canada. With others, he was brought to trial before the whole court,
found guilty, and sentenced to a fine of one thousand pounds and three months*
imprisonment. The court finally punished him the most severely of any concerned, by a
fine of one thousand one hundred pounds. This proceeding was not approved by the
Queen, and the fines were ordered to be refunded.
John Borland (1692) was a constable of Boston in 1691 ; ti thing-man in 1699, 1701,
and 1710 ; overseer of the poor from 1703 to 1706, and was quite active in town matters.
March 2, 1 701-2, the selectmen granted "Liberty unto Mr. John Borland to bum Brick
& Lime in his orchard at the Northerly end of Adkinson's Lane for his House to be
built there this next summer."
In 1708, the way leading "from the South Meeting House passing by Mr. Bor-
lands & Mad'm Olivers & so down to the sea by Hallawayes," the selectmen named
Milk Street.
The Memorial History of Boston, Vol. II., p. 106, informs us that, when Gen. Hill
arrived at Boston in the frigate "Devonshire," June, 17 11, after he had been saluted by
the Castle, and had visited the council chamber, he was " entertained at Mr. Borland's,
one of the prominent merchants of the town and the Queen's agent."
The town records state that Mr. Borland (1692) owned a warehouse "near Swing
Bridge, and property opposite the Green Dragon Tavern."
He was elected assistant president of the Scots' Charitable Society in 1696, and
its president from 1703 to 17 16, and was a member of the Old South Church.
Sept. 6, 1726, the selectmen granted John Borland (1692) liberty to build a tomb
in the South Burial-Ground, No. 37, and he died March 30, 1727, in the sixty-seventh
year of his age.
Joseph Briscoe (1692), of Boston, a "loaf-bread baker," was bom in Boston,
Aug. 21, 1658; married, in 1678-9, Rebecca , and their third child was Joseph
(1703). The parents of Joseph Briscoe (1692) were Joseph and Abigail (Compton)
Briscoe, of Boston. The father was drowned Jan. i, before the birth of his child, and
the grandmother Compton, left, in November, 1664, all her estate, sixteen pounds six-
teen shillings, to the fatherless child.
John Borland (1692). AUTHORrrY: Boston age's Gen. Diet; Boston Records; Hill's Hist of
Records* Old South Church.
Joseph Britooe (1692). Authorities: Sav-
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He was a constable of Boston in 1694, served as a tithing-man, and was chosen by
the town as a measurer of grain from 1706 to 1709. Mr. Briscoe (1692) was a neigh-
bor and intimate friend of Judge Sewall (1679), who frequently mentions him in his
diary. He was a member of the Old South Church, and fourth sergeant of the Company
in 1695.
In 1 708, the way leading from Briscoe's Corner, in Marlborough, now Washington,
Street, passing by Justice Bromfield*s (1679) "^"^ *o y^ Comon," the selectmen named
Rawson's Lane. The latter became Bromfield Street in 1829.
Addington Davenport (1692), of Boston, son of Capt. Eleazer and Rebecca
(Addington) Davenport, was bom Aug. 3, 1670, graduated at Harvard College in 1689,
and until his decease, in 1736, was one of the active and prominent men of Boston.
Mr. Davenport (1692) was a grandson of Capt. Richard Davenport (1639). ^''•
Davenport (1692) was a selectman of Boston in 171 1, and representative to the General
Court, 17 1 1-3 j was appointed justice of the peace, Feb. 25, 1708-9; special justice,
Sept. 16, 171 5 ; a councillor, 17 14, 1728, 1729, and .1734; was appointed a justice of the
Superior Court, Dec. 19, 17 15, and was continued in that office until his decease, which
occurred in April, 1736. In 17 14, he was appointed one of the trustees of "Bills of
Credit," and in 17 15, one of the commissioners for keeping the great seal, public
records, and files of the secretary's office. He was one of the founders of Brattle
Street Church in 1699.
Gibson Fawer (1692), of Dorchester, son of Eleazer and Mary (Preston) Fawer,
of Dorchester, was bom in 1666. In the Dorchester Records, the name is given Fower.
His father, Eleazer, made his will, Nov. 13, 1665, "bound to see," and probably never
came back.
Robert Gibbs (1692), of Boston, merchant, son of Robert, was bom Sept. 28, 1665.
He married, May 19, 1692, Mary Shrimpton, and had five children. He became a
freeman in 1690; was then living at Salem, but died at Boston, Dec. 8, 1702. He served
as constable in 1696, and as assessor in 1698. He was selectman of Boston from 1700
to 1702 inclusive, and during the same time acted as an assessor. He was a member
of the Old South Church; was also fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1693,
and clerk from 1697 to 1701. His son, Henry, joined the Artillery Company in 1726.
Nathaniel Hall (1692), of Medford, son of John and Elizabeth (Green) Hall, of
Cambridge, was bora July 7, 1666, and married, April 16, 1690, Elizabeth Cutter. He
died April 14, 1725. They had six children bom in Medford.
Addington Davenport (1692). Authorities: "[1702] Xr. 8. Mr. Robt Gibbs dies, one of
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1850, 1879; Boston our Select men, a very good man and much La-
Records, mented; died suddenly of the Small Pocks. His
Gibson Fawer (1692). Authorities: New death and the death of Jno Adams ... is a great
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1851; Dorchester Rec- stroke to our church and congregation. TTie Lord
ords. vouchsafe to dwell with us and Not break up House-
Robert Gibbt (1692). Authorities: Boston keeping among us. Xr 9. Mr Gibbs buryed.'* —
Records; Hill's Hist of Old South Church; New Sewall Papers, Vol. II,, pp. 69, 70.
Eng. HUt. and Gen. Reg., 1865.
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Hezekiah Henchman (1692), of Boston, bookseller, son of Daniel Henchman
(1675), school-master, and father of Col. Daniel Henchman (1712), was born in Boston.
He was admitted a freeman in 1690, and died May i, 1694. He never held any office
in the Artillery Company. The only town office he ever held was that of constable,
having been elected March 13, 1693-4.
Thomas Jackson (1692), of Boston, son of Edmund (1646), of Boston, was bom
March i, 1640. He served as a tithing- man in 1699 and 1700; was a member of a
military company in Boston during those years. He held the office of selectman in
1704 and 1705, but declined in 1706, after his re-election to that office. He married,
Oct 15, 1690, Priscilla Grafton. His son, Thomas, joined the Artillery Company
in 1716.
John Keech (1692), of Boston, merchant, was probably a son of John Keetch, of
Boston. His name is spelled Keech in the Boston records of births. Lieut John
(1692) had, by wife Abigail, three children born in Boston. He died prior to Feb. i,
1 696, when his estate was inventoried for the probate court.
William Keen (1692), of Boston, rejoined the Company in 1702.
Samuel Lilley (1692), merchant, first appears in Boston in 1682. He was a son of
Samuel and Mehi table (Frary) Lilley, of Boston. It was at the grave of Samuel, Sr.,
in 1689, that Deacon Theophilus Frary (1666) objected to the use of the burial service,
by Rev. Mr. Ratcliffe, the Episcopal minister.^ Samuel (1692) was chosen constable
of Boston, March 10, 1689-90. His mother married, for her second husband, Edward
Bromfield (1679).
John Mope (1692), of Boston, brewer, was admitted to be a freeman in 167 1. He
was elected clerk of the market in 1673, and until his decease held some one or more
of the minor town offices. He was identified with the Boston militia, held the position
of ensign, and was a tithing-man in 1691. He died in 1693. By his wife, Lydia, he
had ten children. Administration on his estate was granted his widow, July 13, 1693.
David Norton (1692), of Boston, son of William and Susanna (Mason) Norton,
of Boston, was bom May 31, 1664. In 1708, the street leading northwesterly from
Morrell's Corner, in Middle (now Hanover) Street, passing by Mr. David Norton's
(1692), extending to the salt water at the ferry, was named by the selectmen Prince
Street. In 17 11, he, with his neighbors, was assessed by the selectmen for the draining
of Prince Street, and in 17 14, April 29, the selectmen gave him liberty to dig up the
highway and enter his cellar drain into the common "shore" (sewer). He was a
member of the military, and a tithing-man in 1694. He died Dec. 2, 1721, and was
buried in Copp's Hill Burial-Ground.
Hezekiah Henchman (1692). Authorities: John More (1692). Authorities: Savage's
Boston Records; Thomas's Hist, of Printing. Gen. Diet; Boston Records.
"[1694] Wednesday May 2. . . . went to the David Norton (1692^. Authorities: Boston
Funeral of Hezekia Henchman who died yesterday : Records; Savage's Gen. Diet,
was a Jury-man at the last Superior Court." — Sewali ' Sec Hutchinson, Vol. I., p. 356.
Papers, Vol /., p, 390.
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James Thopnbupy (1692), of Boston. Lieut. Daniel Powning (1691) refusing to
serve as tithing-man in 1697, James Thornbury (1692) was chosen in his place. The
latter also held town office in 1702 and 171 1.
John Winslow (1692), of Boston, merchant, was a son of John Winslow, of Boston,
and grandson of John, of Plymouth, a brother of Gov. Edward Winslow, of Plymouth.
John Winslow, the grandfather, moved to Boston in 1657. John (1692) was born in
Boston, May 22, 1669, and was a cousin of William Paine (1691). He brought the
proclamation of the Prince of Orange to New England from Nevis, arriving in Boston
April 4, 1689. John Winslow (1692) was thereupon imprisoned by Gov. Andros,
although the former offered two thousand pounds security. The proclamation brought
by Mr. Winslow (1692) was immediately issued in Boston, and scattered throughout
the town and country, gladly welcomed by the people.
John Winslow (1692) was a cousin of Col. Edward Winslow (1700).
Adam Winthrop (1692), of Boston, merchant, only son of Adam Winthrop (1642),
and grandson of Gov. John Winthrop, of Massachusetts, was bom in Boston, Oct. 15,
1647, and graduated at Harvard College in 1668. He married Mary, daughter of Col.
Luttrell, of Bristol, England, and, with his wife, was received into the Second Church,
Boston, April 30, 1682. He became a freeman in 1683 ; was representative for Boston
in 1689, 1 69 1, and 1692 ; was a membei of Mr. Mather's (Second) church, and, by the
advice of Mr. Mather, the King named Col. Winthrop (1692) as one of the Governor's
councillors under the new charter. He held that office but for one year. He was
elected constable of Boston in 1681, but declined to serve. He was a commissioner
in 1684-5 and 1690, and one of the selectmen in 1688, 1689, and 1690. He was a
captain in the militia in 1689, and judge of the Superior Coiu*t in 1692. He was third
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1698. At the time of the Andros revolution in
April, 1689, there were three companies of militia in Boston which assembled at the
town-house. Adam Winthrop (1692) commanded one, Col. Shrimpton (1670) another,
and Nicholas Paige (1693) the third.
Adam Winthrop (1692) died Aug. 3, 1700, in his fifty-third year, and was
buried in the family tomb in King's Chapel Burial-Ground. His daughter, Mary,
married, March 9, 1703, John Ballentine, Jr. (1694); and his son, Adam, joined the
Artillery Company in 1694.
Joseph Winthrop (1692), of Boston, only son of Deane and Sarah (Glover) Win-
throp, of Boston, who lived to manhood, was bom May 3, 1666. He was named Jose',
in honor of his grandfather, Jos^ Glover. Joseph's (1692) residence at Pulling Point,
in the harbor of Boston, was within what is now the town of Winthrop.
Joseph (1692), whose right name was Jos^, but who is called Jesse in Boston
Records, was elected constable at Rumney Marsh, March 11, 1700; and, March 23,
John Wintlow (1692). AuTHORrriES: Sav- "Adam Winthrop [1692] dies Aug. 3. 1700,
age*s Gen. Diet.; Eliot's Biog. Diet.; skctehes of about 2 post merid. buried Aug. 7." — Snoairs
Winslow Family, in New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Diary ^ Vol. IL^ /. 21.
1850,1871,1872. Joseph Winthrop (1692). Authorities:
Adam Winthrop (1692). Authorities : Sav- Savage's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records,
age's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records; Whitman's Hist.
A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
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1702, he was chosen, with eleven others, "to run the lines and renew the bound marks,"
between Maiden, Lynn, Reading, and Boston, "on the 21st of April next." He died,
unmarried, Nov. 15, 1702.
Wait Winthrop (1692), of Boston, son of Gov. John Winthrop, of Connecticut,
and grandson of Gov. John Winthrop, of Massachusetts, was born in Boston, Feb. 27,
1641-2, and was baptized in the First Church, March 6 of the same year. His name
as given in the church records is Waitstill, but he habitually signed his name " Wait
Winthrop." He received the middle name. Still, probably in memory of his father's
great uncle. Dr. John Still, Bishop of Bath and Walls. Mr. Winthrop (1692) married
(i) Mary Browne, of Salem, who died June 14, 1690, and, (2) Nov. 13, 1707, Catherine,
daughter of Capt. Thomas Brattle (1675), and widow of Hon. John Eyre (1682).
In 1646, he went with his parents to New London, Conn., which his father had
founded the year before. Subsequently he entered Harvard College, but left before
taking his degree in order to enter the military service of Connecticut, and afterwards
had a command in King Philip's War. He returned to live in Massachusetts, and took
a prominent part in its public affairs. He was one of the commissioners of the United
Colonies in 1672, and held the same office in 1675 and 1676 — years made perilous by
the Indians. He was one of the councillors named by the King to serve under Joseph
Dudley (1677), president in 1686; was reappointed to serve in the council of Sir
Edmund Andros, and he was continued a member of the latter until the Governor's
overthrow in 1689. The name of Wait Winthrop (1692) is the first signed, April 18,
1689, to the demand for the surrender of Gov. Andros, and on the 20th of April, 1689,
when the colonists formed a " council for the safety of the people and conservation of the
peace," Wait Winthrop (1692) was chosen commander-in-chief of the militia, a position
he held until his decease.
Mr. Hutchinson says, " Mr. Winthrop was a good sort of a man, and although he
was of a genius rather inferior to either of his ancestors, yet he was popular, and the
party against Mr. [Joseph] Dudley [1677] wished to have him Governor. Winthrop
was a plain, honest man. . . . He was one of the old council who had drawn up and
sent to England a narrative of the proceedings of Sir Edmund, and was chosen agent
for the colony in the room of Sir H. Ashurst, and was ready to embark when the news
of Gov. Dudley's [1677] appointment arrived and prevented his voyage."
Major-Gen. Winthrop (1692) was chosen an assistant, under the old form of
government, in 1692, ten days before the arrival of Sir William Phips with the new
charter. In this. Gen. Winthrop (1692) was appointed by the King one of the coun-
cillors, and was annually re-elected to that office until his decease. Dec. 7, 1692, he
was appointed a justice of the Superior Court, and Aug. i, 1701, after the death of
William Stoughton, Justice Wait Winthrop (1692) was promoted to be chief- justice.
Wait Winthrop 0692). Authorities: Sav- Gen. Winthrop; The Corps was carried into the
age's Gen. Diet; Wmthrop's Letters, pub. by Mass. Town House the night before; Now buried from
Hist. Soc.; Reports Boston Rec. Com.; New Eng. the Council Chamber. Bearers, His Excel, the
Hist and Gen. Reg. Gov., Gov. Dudley; Lt Gov. Dnmer, Col. Taylor,
<* [17 1 7] Nov. 7. Last night died the Excellent Col. Elisha Hutchinson, Sam. SewalL Scarfs and
Waitstill Winthrop, esqr., for Parentage, Piety, Pru- Rings. The Regiment attended in Arms, Mr. John
dence, Philosophy, Love to New England Ways and Winthrop led the widow. Twas past five before we
people very Eminent His Son not come though went. The Streets were crowded with people; was
sent for. . . . laid in Gov. Winthrops Tomb in Old Burial Place."
"Nov. 14. . . . Attended the Funeral of Maj. •— Sewai I Papers, Vol, IIL, pp, 146, 147.
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Except from 1702 to 1707-8, he held the office of chief-justice until bis death, which
occurred Nov. 7, 171 7. Samuel Sewall (1679) was promoted to fill the vacancy.
Major-Gen. Winthrop (1692) was elected captain of the Artillery Company the year
he joined, — an unusual event. He inherited his father's taste for medical studies, and
sometimes practised gratuitously, finding his own medicines. He 'was buried in the
King's Chapel Burial-Ground.
In the inventory of his estate are included : coach, two horses, and harness, ;^3o ;
silver plate, ;^ii5 los. ; farm at Billerica, ;^20o; half an acre of land in Boston, ;^ioo ;
Elizabeth Islands, ;^2,ooo; "stock in slaves and salt works" (carried out), "nothing";
whole amount of inventory, ;^3,027 iSj*. S/f.
Rev. John Bailey, of Watertown, who was bom near Blackburn, in Lancashire,
England, Feb. 24, 1644, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1692. He is said
to have preached at the Old South, in Boston, as an assistant, prior to his settlement in
Watertown, and delivered his farewell sermon in Boston, July 25, 1686. "July 26
[1686], a considerable troop from Watertown come and fetch Mr Bailey; some of ours
also accompany them." ^
John Dunton says, in his journal, " I went to visit Mr. John and Mr. Thomas Bailey
in Boston. These two popular preachers are very generous to strangers. I heard Mr.
John upon these words : * Looking unto Jesus ' ; and I thought he spoke like an angel."
Mr. Bailey was installed in Watertown, Oct. 6, 1686, the fourth minister of that church.
He removed to Boston in 1692-3, where he lived until his decease, Dec. 12, 1697.
"Died Dec. 12, 1697, in Boston, Rev. John Bailey, who for many years preached
the gospel in the city of Limerick, but having been persecuted and silenced, he removed
to New England in 1684. He preached in Watertown when his wife died ; then, being
very melancholy, and having the gout, he removed to Boston about 1693. He preached
at the South Church, Boston, once a month, and at the Old Church almost every
Sabbath, and his turn in the lecture, till, falling sick last fall, he died as above written,
and was honorably interred on the sixteenth day in the tomb of Mr. Thomas Deane. . . .
" The distinguishing traits of Mr. Bailey's character were ardent piety, great tender-
ness of conscience, and an absorbing interest in the spiritual welfare of men. It was
his prayer, to use his own words, that * he might not be of the number of those that
live without love, speak without feeling, and act without life.' "
His wife, Lydia, died in Watertown, April, 1690. The following is her
" Epitaph.
" Pious Lydia, made and given by God,
As a most meet help unto John Bailey,
Minister of the Gospel.
Good betimes — Best at last,
Lived by faith — Died in grace,
Went off singing — Left us weeping,
Walked with God till translated in the 39th year of her age.
Ap 16. 1691.
Read her epitaph in Prov. xxxi. 10, 11, 12, 28, 29, 30, 31."
Rev. John Bailey. Authorities: Bond's Watertown; Mather's Magnalia; Diary of Daniel
Fairfield, of Braintree;. Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church.
' Sewall's Diary.
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^ ^ The officers elected were: John Wing (i 671), captain; Nathaniel
I0Q^"4» ^^*^^*^™s (1667), Heutenant; Henry Deering (1682), ensign. William
^^ ' Robie (1684) was first sergeant; Daniel Powning (i 691), second ser-
geant; Roger Kilcup (1684), third sergeant; Robert Gibbs (1692), fourth sergeant;
William Robie (1684), clerk ; Robert Cumby (1691), clerk's assistant, and Samuel Marion
( 169 1 ), drummer.
The members recruited in 1693 were : John Combs, Moses Draper, James Fowles,
Nathaniel Holmes, Nicholas Paige, Samuel Phillips, Thomas Savage, Samuel Wentworth.
John Combs (1693), of Boston, son of Jacob Combs, cooper, of Boston, was bom
July 20, 1664. He was admitted a freeman in 1690, was identified with the military, and
served as a tithing-man in 1694. John Coombes (probably same as above) was a tithing-
man of Boston in 1697. John Combs (1693) was again a tithing-man in 1707 and
1708. He was buried May 13, 17 16.
Moses Draper (1693), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of James Draper, of Dedharo,
was formerly of Roxbury, where he joined the church Feb. 17, 1683, being about twenty
years of age. He married, July 7, 1685, Hannah, daughter of John Chandler, and sister
of Major John Chandler (1725). She was bom Sept. 18, 1669. His wife died June 9,
1692, about which time he moved to Boston, and married, Nov. 3, 1692, a second wife,
Mary Thatcher, by whom he had a son, Moses, who was baptized at the Second Church,
Sept. 17, 1693.
James Fowles (1693), of Boston, was probably a son of Thomas Fowles (1639), o^
Boston. If so, he was born Dec. 3, 1644. James Fowles (1693) was a member of the
fourth military company of Boston, and a tithing-man in 1696-7.
Nathaniel Holmes (1693), of Boston, joiner^ son of Joseph Holmes, of Roxbury,
was baptized July 10, 1664. Nathaniel's parents moved to Boston about 1660. His
mother was Elizabeth Clap, daughter of Capt. Roger Clap (1646). He married Sarah
Thaxter, Oct. i, 1691. In January, 1705, Nathaniel Holmes (1693) was granted liberty
to burn brick and lime, for the space of one year/ over against the land of Joseph Allen
(1694), at the South End of Boston. In 1706, he was a tithing-man of Boston.
" At a meeting of y"" Sel. men Janry 23**", Sarah y^ Wife of Capt Nathl Holmes her
Petition to sell Strong drinck as a retaylor at her present dwelling House at y* South end
of y« Town is allowed by y'' Selectmen," is a transcript from the Records of the Selectmen
for 1709. In 171 1, the same license was granted to "Sarah Holmes, Widow."
Lieut. Holmes (1693) was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1695.*
John Combs (1693). Authorities: Savage's the Company. It seems most probable that it was
Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. Nathaniel, grandson of Capt. Roger Qap (1646),
Moset Draper (1693). Authority: Sav- though it might have been Nathaniel, son of Nath-
age's Gen. Diet. iel, of Roxbury, of whom Judge Sewall thus wrote :
"[1693] Monday Augt 14, Moses Draper, a "Second-day, June 12, 1699. The Guv. goes
very hopeful! young man [dies]." — Sewall Papers^ to the Castle with Col. Romer and several of the
Vol. I,t p, ^%i » Council: Was saluted by the Fort and ships as
Nathaniel Holmes (1693). Authorities: passed by, and at the Castle. Afterwards Col.
Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Romer desired a Shot might be made; the Gun
* There were, in 1693, three persons in Boston broke and kill'd Nathaniel Homes, the Under-
and Roxbury by the name of Nathaniel Holmes. It Guner, who was buried at Roxbury next day." —
is difficult to determine which was the member of Sewall Paper s^ Vol. /., /. 498.
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Nicholas Paige (1693), of Boston, came from Plymouth, Devon County, England,
in 1665. He was a merchant, and at first dwelt at Rumney Marsh, now Chelsea. Ann
Keayne, daughter of Benjamin (1638) and Sarah (Dudley) Keayne, and granddaughter
and heiress of Robert Keayne (1637), founder of the Artillery Company, married, Dec.
II, 1657, Edward Lane, aged thirty-six years, a merchant from London, who came over
in the "Speedwell" in 1656. He died soon after 1663, and his widow, Ann (Keayne)
Lane, married Capl. Nicholas Paige (1693). The latter was engaged in King Philip's
War, in 1675, having been appointed captain of a troop June 27 of that year. July 15,
1675, a treaty was negotiated by force or intimidation with the Narragansets, among
the witnesses to which were Capt. Daniel Henchman (1675) and Capt. Nicholas Paige
(1693), "of the dragoons." Nicholas Paige (1693), in the records, has, at different
times, the titles, captain, major, lieutenant-colonel, and colonel, which imply a continued
and successful military career. He was captain of one of the three military companies
which assembled in Boston when the Andros government was overthrown, in April, 1689.
The only town office he held seems to be that of constable, to which he was elected
March 16, 1673-4.
In 1659-60, the General Court granted to Ann (Keayne) Lane a tract of land, in
consequence of the liberal donations of her grandfather, Robert Keayne (1637), to the
country. Col. Paige (1693) was appointed by the coiu*t one of the executors of the
will of Robert Keayne (1637). The estate was not settled until long after the marriage
of Nicholas Paige (1693) and Ann (Keayne) I^ne. They joined in a will, which was
proved Jan. 3, 1717.
Mr. Paige (1693) seems to have been neglectful of others' convenience and rights,
for the town entered complaint against him, April 24, 1676, for creating a nuisance in
the highway; in April, 1688, he encroached upon the street; and again, in 1695, he
caused a nuisance near his house, which he was ordered to remove by a certain time,
or pay five shillings for the use of the poor. A similar complaint was made against him
July 28, 1 701.
His wife died June 30, 1704, and on the same day the selectmen " declare their
Consent that in the Old hurrying- place there be a Tombe made for Coll. Page [1693]
to burry his deceaced wife in." He died in November, 17 17, and his will was proved
the 3d of January following.
He was commander of the Artillery Company in 1695.
Samuel Phillips (1693), of Boston, son of Henry Phillips (1640), of Dedham, was
baptized Nov. 2, 1662. In 1 691, he was distinguished as a bookseller. Mr. Dunton,
in his Life and Errors, calls him his old correspondent, and says, " He treated me with
a noble dinner, and (if I may trust my eyes) is blessed with a pretty, obliging wife ; I '11
Nioholat Paiga (1693). Authorities: Bos- for his Majesty's service. The memorial, etc., is
ton Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Com- given in the notes to Province Laws (Resolves, etc.),
pany, Ed. 1842. 1 701-2, pp. 710, 711. Among other things neces-
•* [1717, Nov.] 29. Col. Paige is buried from sary, he cites an additional force. March 28, 1702,
Capt. Oliver's. Bearers John Usher esqr, Wn» Tailer the council resolved that three hundred men should
esqr; Sewall, Thomas; Col. Byfield, Col Check ley. be enlisted out of the two Suffolk and one lower
Scarvs and Rings. Laid in a Tomb in the old Middlesex regiments, for duty at the Castle; namely,
Burying place. Gov. and Lt Gov. had scarvs and " One hundred and twenty of the regiment under
Rings." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, III,, p, 150. command of Col. Nicholas Paige [1693], eighty of
In 1701, Elisha Hutchinson (1670), captain of the regiment under command of Elisha Hutchinson
his Majesty's castle on Castle Island, memorialized [1670], and one hundred of the regiment under
the honorable council in regard to things necessary commind of Col. John Phillips [1680]."
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say that for Sam (after dealing with him for some hundred pounds), he is very just, and
(as an effect of that) very thriving. I shall add to his character, that he is young and
witty, and the most beautiful man in the town of Boston."
He married Hannah Gillam, by whom he had six children. Gillam, the eldest son,
bom in 1686, joined the Artillery Company in 17 14. Hannah, the eldest daughter,
married Habijah Savage (1699), and her sister. Faith, married Arthur Savage, son of
Thomas (1665).
Ensign Samuel (1693) died in October, 1720, aged fifty-eight years, his will being
proved the 30th of that month. He, with his wife, Hannah, joined the Old South
Church, Oct. 26, 1707.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1699, and served in minor town
offices, especially as a tithing-man.
March 26, 1693-4, the selectmen of Boston agreed that *'Mr. Samuel Phillips
[1693] shall have the ground where the cage and watch hous stand leased to him for
21 years for to build a shop, he to dig a sellar under it he to pay 3*'' p. ann. to the Town
after one year and a halfe, and leave the cellar to their dispose as soon as finished, the
building not exceeding 20 foot long and 12 foot wide, the stone work to be 12 inches
above the ground, he to have 14 foot of the upper room for a shop and to leave 6 foot
for a Watchhous." The selectmen's records for May 9, 1694, show that the building
occupied was of brick, and at the west end of the town-house, hence Mr. Phillips
(1693) became known as the shopkeeper " At the Brick-shop at the West end of the
Town House."
The Boston Gazette (1720) calls him "an exemplary Christian, an indulgent
husband, a kind father, and a true friend.V
Thomas Savage (1693), gold and silver smith, of Boston, son of Lieut.-Co1.
Habijah (1665), and nephew of Lieut.-Col. Thomas (1665), was bom at Boston, Aug.
17, 1664. He married (i) Mehitabel Harwood and (2) Elizabeth . He became
a freeman in 1690; was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1700; ensign in
1701;^ lieutenant in 1703, and its captain in 1705. He united with the Old South
Church, July 12, 1702. Lieut.-Col. Savage (1693) served as a tithing-man in 1696, and
a constable in 1697.
Samuel Phillips (1693). Authorities : Bos-
ton Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.; Hill's Hist, of
Old South Church.
July 5, 1714. at a meeting of the principal men
of the Old South Church, "they began to speak
about Deacons," those acting being old and infirm.
Some one named "Mr. Sam'l Phillips." Judge
Sewall (1679) adds, in his diary, " I said nothing."
«< [1717] Nov*r 16, Mr Samuel Phillips drowned,
was now Buried." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, IIL^ p,
145. (He was the son of Samuel (1693), and was
"near home on his return from London"; aged
twenty-four years.)
Thomas Savage (1693). AirrHORrry: Bos-
ton Records.
Mr. Whitman (1810) is probably in error in
calling Thomas (1693) son of Thomas (1665), as
the former would have been less than twenty years
old when he was elected ensign. He was, as above,
the son of Habijah (1665).
"[1720-1] Midweek, March 8. Serene. Lt
Col Thomas Savage was entombed. The Regiment
were under Arms; was a Led-Horse. Carers,
Thomas Hutchinson esqr; Adam Winthrop esqr;
Edward Lyde esqr; David Jeffries Esqr; Mr. Samuel
Greenwood, Mr. John Pitts of the North. But few
Gentlewomen fouow*d. was buried in his Grand-
father Savage's Tomb in the old Burying place. I
was not at the Funeral." — Sewall Papers, Vol. III.,
A 284.
' In I TO I, when Judge Sewall (1679) was elected
captain of the Artillery Company, all the officers
elected but two were members of the Old South
Church, and the pastor of that church delivered the
sermon; so that it is called "a South Church occa-
sion." Among other plea<antries in his speech of
thanks. Judge Sewall (1679) says, "The savages
were souldiers ex Traduce.'*
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Lieut-Col. Savage (1693) died March 3, 1721. His inventory, April 21, 1721,
contains : brick house and land in Dock Square, ;^r,4oo ; brick house in Union Street,
;^5oo; wooden house, ;^73o; other lands, etc.; total real estate, ;^2,83o; real and
personal, jC3y^99-
Samuel Wentworth (1693), son of Samuel Wentworth, of Portsmouth, and grand^n
of Elder William Wentworth, "the emigrant," was bom in Portsmouth, N. H., April 9,
1666. He remained at home until after the death of his father, in 1690-1, when he
removed to Boston, and became an eminent merchant. He married (i) Hannah
Wiggin, of Exeter, who died Feb. i, 1 690-1 ; (2) Elizabeth Hobson, of Boston, and
(3) Abigail, widow of Christopher Goffe, mariner. He died at Boston in 1736, his
widow being appointed administratrix of his estate, July 21, 1736. Among his effects
were: a negro man named Cato, valued at ;£ioo; negro, Tom, ;^7o, and negro
woman. Rose, ;^7o.
Samuel Wentworth (1693) was an officer of the town in 1694, 1696, 1698, 1699,
1712, 1713, and 1718, and was a tithing-man in 1709, 1715, and 1717. He was a
health officer for the Mill Bridge ward, and lived on Ann Street, near the bridge. In
1 7 13, he was permitted to dig **a Cross Anne Street for the Ikying his Cellar drain."
The same year he was elected to have care and inspection of the Mill Bridge ward.
He united with the Old South Church, March 14,. 1707-8.
Rev. John Danforth, of Dorchester, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1693.
He was a son of Rev. Samuel Danforth, of Roxbury, who preached the sermon before
the Artillery Company in 1667, and was born Nov. 8, 1660, graduating at Harvard
College in 1677. He settled in Dorchester, and was ordained, June 28, 1682, the
seventh minister of the Dorchester church. He held that relation to the church until
1730, proving his worth and fidelity through a continuous pastorate of more than forty
years. He died May 26, 1730.
Mr. Blake, in his Annals, says of him : " He was said to be a man of great learning ;
he understood mathematics beyond most men of his function. He was exceeding
charitable, and of a very peaceful temper. He took much pains to eternize the names
of many of the good Christians of his own flock ; and yet the world is so ungrateful
that he has not a line written to preserve his memory ; no, not so much as upon his
tomb, he being buried in Lieut.-Gov. Stoughton's tomb that was covered with writing
before."
y- The officers elected were: Samuel Shrimpton (1670), captain;
I 004" !• ^""^^^ Checkley (1678), lieutenant; John Ballentine (1682), ensign.
^ ■ ^ John Keech (1692) was first sergeant; John Dyar (1691), second ser-
geant; John Marion, Jr. (1691), third sergeant; Enoch Greenleaf (1680), fourth
sergeant; William Robie (1684), clerk; Robert Cumby (1691), clerk's assistant, and
Samuel Marion (1691), drummer.
Samuel Wentworth (1693). Authorities : " April 2, 1694, Monday, Artillery Training." —
Wentworth Genealogy; Boston Records. Sewall Paper s^ Vol. /., /. 389.
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The members recruited in 1694, were : Jeremiah Allen, Joseph Allen, Thomas Baker,
John Ballentine, Jr., Joseph Billings, Edward Brattle, Nicholas Buttolph, Samuel Clough,
John Davenport, Hopestill Foster, Richard Green, Robert Gutteridge, Thomas Hutchin-
son, Thomas Phillips, George Robinson, John Savage, and Adam Winthrop, Jr.
Jeremiah Allen (1694), of Boston, was a son of Rev. James Allen, an ''ejected
minister," who delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1664. Jeremiah Allen (1694)
was born in Boston, March 27, 1673, ^^^ married, June 25, 1695, Mary Caball, by whom
he had one daughter, who became the wife of John Wheelwright, of Boston. Jeremiah
(1694) was elected overseer of the poor in Boston, May 13, 1712. By direction of the
town. Col. Penn Townsend (1674), Jeremiah Allen (i694),and John Edwards (1 699), visited
the South School, kept by Mr. Ames Angier (1708), and reported to the town. May 22,
1722, that they "are of Opinion That it will be no Service to the To«m to Continue
Mr Angier [1708] in that Employ."
Mr. Allen's (1694) dwelling was near Mr. Colman's meeting-house, on Brattle Street.
He was elected treasurer of the province, June 25, 17 14, and served until July 5, 1736.
He died, after a long illness, Jan. 6, 1741-2.
Joseph Allen (1694), was a son of Joseph andJUl|h Allen, of Braintree, according
to Mr. Savage. He is given on the Boston Records as son of Joseph and Rebecca Allen,
— a family different from that of Jeremiah's (1694). Both Mr. Savage and Boston
Records give the same date of birth, viz., Jan. 3, 1672. Joseph (1694), having removed
to Boston, was elected to minor town offices in 1695, 1697, and 1698. Feb. 23, 1701,
the selectmen voted that "Joseph Allen [1694], his acco't of 17. 15. o for bullets is
allowed." Aug. 25, 1724, the town granted liberty to Mr. Joseph Allen (1694) "to take
up the Pavement and dig up the ground to lay a drain from the house where he [dwells]
in Hanover Street into the common sewer."
He married, July 7, 1701, Elizabeth Temple. He was fourth sergeant of the Artil-
lery Company in 1697, and also one of the "undertakers," or grantees and promoters,
of the Brattle Street Church in the following year. Mr. Allen (1694) was probably a
printer. In the report of the legislative committee, " appointed to print and sign the
bills of credit," under the Act of 1702, there is this item: "To Mr Jos Allen, for
printing 3200 plates at i^ Each, ;^2o." Mr. John Coney (1662) engraved the plates,
and Mr. Samuel Phillips (1693) furnished the paper.
Thomas Baker (1694), of Lynn, son of Edward, was born in Lynn in 1653, and
married, July 10, 1689, Mary Lewis of that town. He was admitted a freeman in 1691.
On the 13th of November, 1675, ^^> ^i^h fourteen others, was drafted in Lynn to serve
in the war with the Indians. Mr. Baker (1694) was in the Narraganset fight, as
appears by his affidavit : "June 8, 1730, Thomas Baker [1694] deposed and said that he
was seventy-seven years old," and testified as to the presence of certain persons in the
Narraganset fight in 1675. Feb. 28, 1698, he killed two wolves, and received a bounty of
twenty shillings each.
Jeremiah Allen (1694). Authorities: Bos- Thomas Baker (1694). Authorities: Sav-
ton Records; Province Laws, Vol. VII., 1692- 1702. age's Gen. Diet; Baker Genealogy.
Joseph Allen (1694). Authorities: Prov-
ince Laws, Vol. VII., 1 692- 1 702; Boston Records.
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John Ballentine, Jr. (1694), of Boston, merchant, son of Col. John Ballentine
(1682), was born March 15, 1675, and married, March 9, 1703, Mary, daughter of Hon.
Adam Winthrop (1692). He graduated at Harvard College in 1694, the same year he
joined the Artillery Company. He was one of a committee of thirty-one persons,
elected by the town Dec. 27, 1708, "to draught a Charter of Incorporation" for the
better government of the town. In 1709, he was elected overseer of the poor, but
declined, and in 171 1 was elected and served as a tithing-man. He was one of his
Majesty's justices of the peace, being appointed in 1728, and serving until his decease ;
also, he was "clerk of the Superior Court of Conjmon Pleas," and register of deeds
for the county of Suffolk, "all which posts," says the New England Journal^ of Jan. 6,
1 735-6, " he discharged with great prudence and fidelity, and was a gentleman beloved
and esteemed among us."
Capt. Ballentine, Jr. (1694), was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in
1700, ensign in 1706, and lieutenant in 1708, and died Jan. 2, 1735-6.
Joseph Billings (1694), of Boston, grandson — as appears from Mr. Savage's Genea-
logical Dictionary — of Roger Billings, of Dorchester, was probably born in Braintree, but
removed to Boston, for the births of five children of Joseph (1694) and Hannah Billings,
bom between 1691 and 1700, are recorded in the town books of Boston. His family,
in Braintree, were leather-dressers or tanners. Joseph (1694) was a tithing-man in 1698,
and a constable in 1700 and 1701. Dec. 3, 1711, liberty was granted to Joseph Billings
(1694) by the selectmen, to dig in Hanover Street, "for repairing his cellar drain."
Edward Brattle (1694), of Boston, son of Capt. Thomas Brattle (1675) ^"^
Elizabeth (Tyng) Brattle, was born Dec. 18, 1670, and married, March 23, 1692-3,
Mary Legge, of Marblehead. He served as constable in 1696 in Boston, and was pro-
moted to be captain in the militia.
About 1712 he settled in Marblehead, "where he possessed considerable real estate,
and acquired a high reputation as a successful and enterprising merchant." He died at
Marblehead, Sept. 9, 17 19. By his will, written Feb. 5, 17 19, it appears that he owned
vessels, land, houses, shop and goods therein, and warehouse, besides lands at " Kenne-
beck, Quaboag and in ye Narragansetts."
Nicholas Buttolph (1694), of Boston, bookbinder, son of Thomas Buttolph, of
Boston, was born March 3, 1668, and married, June 28, 1699, Mary Gutteridge, daughter
of Robert (1694). His place of business was on what is now Washington Street, the
next door to his father-in-law's coffee-house. He was elected constable in 1704,
but declined ; and assessor in 1720, but was excused. From 17 19 to 1728, he carried on
the book-publishing and book-selling business, "near Guttridges Coffee-House," but
was in business about fifty years. He died Jan. 29, 1737, and his tomb is No. 60 in
the South Burial-Ground. Buttolph Street derives its name from this family.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1705 Ilis son, John, joined
the Artillery Company in 17 18.
John Ballentine, Jr. (1694.) Authorvhes: "Marblehead Sept. 12. On Wednesday last,
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. the ninth Currant, Dyed here, Edward Brattle Esq.
Joseph Billings (1694). Authority: Boston in the 49th Year of his Age, and was Yesterday
Records. decently interred." — Boston Neivs-LeUer, Sept. 14,
Edward Brattle (1694). Authority: De- 1719.
scendants of Thomas Brattle, by E. D. Harris, 1867.
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Samuel Clough (1694), of Boston, son of William and Mary (Adams) Clough, of
Charlestown, was born Dec. 6, 1665. He was a tithine-man in 1695 and 1697. The
selectmen ordered, Jan. i, 1701, "That whereas Samuel Clough [1694] did formerly
borrow the Town Globes, that he do now return them unto the Town Treasurer," and
the next month he mended the town-house clock.
Nov. 17, 1707, Ruth, widow of Samuel Clough, deceased, was refused a license to
retail strong drink.
John Davenport (1694), of Boston, son of John and Bridget Davenport, was bom
June 13, 1672. John Davenport, the father, bom at Salem, Mass, Sept. 19, 1641, was
a son of Richard Davenport (1639), the friend of Endicott, and captain of the Castle.
Hopestill Foster (1694), of Boston, shopkeeper (some say housewright), son of
Capt. Hopestill Foster (1673) and grandson of Capt. Hopestill Foster (1642), of
Dorchester, was bom about 1670, and died Sept. 23, 1735. He was a constable of the
town in 1705 and 1731 ; clerk of the market in 1710 and 1720; tithing-man in 1710,
1715, 1717, and 1722, and held other town office in 1720, and from 1725 to 1733,
except in three years.
He had a son, Hopestill, a bookseller in Boston. Hopestill (1694) was identified
with the militia, and, like his father and grandfather, rose to the grade of captain.
Richard Green (1694), of Boston, son of James (1674) and Rebecca (Jones)
Green, was bora April 7, 1669. His father lived at Rumney Marsh, now Chelsea, at
Dorchester, and finally settled in Boston. His mother was a daughter of Thomas Jones
(1643), o^ Dorchester. His brother, Samuel, joined the Artillery Company in 171 1.
Richard (1694) married, June i, 1692, Hannah Sherrar.
He was chosen scavenger in 1697, which was his only town office.
Robert Gutteridge (1694), of Boston, probably a son of John (1640), was bom
in 1645. He kept a coffee-house on what is now Washington Street. His first wife,
I^aiy ^ by whom he had five children, died March 25, 1701, and he married, Feb.
II, 1703, widow Mary Thaxter, by whom he had three children. He was clerk of the
market in 1701 and 1706, and constable in 1707. He died Nov. 4, 17 17, aged seventy-
two years.
Feb. 28, 1709, he was assessed one pound (total expense, three pounds sixpence)
for repairing "the pump standing in the town's ground in Cornhill." The cost of
repairs was assessed on, and paid by, those "who make use of said pump for their
supply of water." This pump stood in the middle of Corahill, now Washington Street,
on a line with the north side of Court Street. This approximately locates the coffee-
house of Robert Gutteridge (1694).
It was Robert, his eldest son, who was a witness in 1724, mentioned by Mr
Whitman (1810) in his history of the Company, page 232.
Thomas Hutchinson (1694), of Boston, merchant, son of Col. Elisha Hutchinson
(1670), and grandson of Capt. Edward Hutchinson (1638), was born Jan. 30, 1675,
Robert Gutteridge (1694). Authorities: Thomas Hutchinson (1694). Authorities:
Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A.
Company; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg.
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at Boston. His mother was Hannah Hawkins, daughter of Capt. Thomas Hawkins
(1638). He married, Dec. 24, 1703, Sarah, daughter of CoL John Foster (1679), by
whom he had two sons, Thomas and Foster, and five daughters. The elder, Thomas,
became Governor and historian of Massachusetts. Edward, half-brother of Col. Thomas
(1694), became a member of the Artillery Company in 1702.
Thomas (1694) was selectman of Boston in 1706 and 1707 ; representative to the
General Court from 1708 to 17 12; was elected a councillor in 17 14, and annually
thereafter — except in 1724 and 1727 — until his decease, Dec. 3, 1739. During these
years he was prominent in the public matters of the town and colony, and enjoyed the
fullest respect of his townsmen. He lived in the mansion house ^ afterward occupied
by his son, while Governor, situated on Hanover Street.^
Mr. Whitman (1810), in the history of the Artillery Company, page 231, quotes:
" Regardless of the frowns of a Governor, or the threats of the people, he spoke and
voted according to his judgment, attaching himself to no party further than he found
their measures tended to promote the public interest."
In 1 713, a scheme for private banking and the issuing of paper money was pro-
jected, which Col. Hutchinson (1694) violently opposed. "He was an enemy all his
life to a depreciating currency, upon a principle very ancient, but too seldom practised
upon, mV utile quod non hones turn, ^^ At length, after a long struggle, the party for a
public bank prevailed in the General Court for a loan of fifty thousand pounds, in bills
of credit, which were put into the hands of five trustees, and loaned for fiwt years only,
to any of the inhabitants, at five per cent interest, one-fifth part of the principal to be
paid annually. He and his brother, Edward (1702), were appointed two of these
trustees; "but," says Mr. Whitman (1810), "their efforts were unavailing to keep up
their value, and from this time may be dated the origin of the distresses of the country
on account of depreciation and scarcity of money and * old terror * troubles."
Though not a graduate of Harvard College, he gave that institution three hundred
pounds, and died possessed of a large property. In his inventory are mentioned his
coach and horses, which only the very wealthy in those days possessed. He lived to
participate in the first centennial anniversary of the Artillery Company.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1698, ensign in 1699,
lieutenant in 1701, and captain in 1704 and 1718.
He was distinguished for independence of character in times of great party excite-
ment ; was much esteemed for his integrity and for his benevolence, freely giving of
his means to both public and private interests. In 171 1, the town voted thanks to
Capt. Thomas Hutchinson (1694), "for as much as he hath offered at his own charge
to build a School House at the North End of the town." A lot was purchased between
Bennett and Love streets for one hundred and fifty-three pounds. But it was April 29,
1 7 19, when the gift had been absolutely completed, and the town then voted, "The
Thanks of this Town unto the doners of the Two North School Houses, vizt ; — The
Hon'ble Thomas Hutchinson Esqr [1694] for the Gramer Schoolhouse. And ye Sd
Mr Thoms Hutchinson [1694] and also Edward Hutchinson [1702] Esqrs for ye
Writing Sch. House." Such benefactors should be held in grateful remembrance by a
municipality which names its school-houses in honor of men. No school-house in Boston
bears the name of either of these generous citizens.
' See Mass. Hist. Soc. Procs., February, i88i.
* See American Magazine, Vol. XL, for a view of the Hutchinson house.
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Thomas Phillips (1694), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of Nicholas and Hannah
(Salter) Phillips, was born Oct. 19, 1667. He received a license to sell wine and strong
liquor, July 3, 1701 ; June 28, 1708, he again petitioned the selectmen for a license,
saying that he had been "wounded in His Majesty's Service and there by rendered
unable to do anything at his Trad toward his Support." The Selectmen granted him
license as a **Retaylor at his House next door to Mrs Hauksworths at Comhill in
Boston." It was renewed in 1 711, and allowed in subsequent years until 1724, when
he was refused a license. He subsequently — 1730 — is licensed in "Com Hill," and
continued at the same place and in the same business until his decease, in 1734. His
will, dated Aug. 16, was proved Sept. 9, 1734.
There were two or more persons of this name in Boston from 1700 to 1725. One
held the office of selectman, and owned real estate.
George Robmson (1694), of Boston, carver, son of George and Mary (Bushnell)
Robinson, was bom in Boston, March 30, 1658. He married Elizabeth , and their
first child, George, who joined the Artillery Company in 17 10, was born Dec. 28, 1680.
On the 7th of November of that year, George (1694) united with the Second Church.
May 5, 1686, he was chosen by the selectmen of Boston a ti thing-man, at which time
he was a member of Major Richards*s (1644) military company. In 1694-5, he served
as constable, and was third sergeant of the Company in 1697.
John Savage (1694), of Boston, the fourteenth child and tenth son of Major Thomas
Savage (1637), was born Aug. 15, 1661, and graduated at Harvard College in 1694.
Adam Winthrop, Jr. (1694), son of Col. Adam Winthrop (1692), grandson of
Hon. Adam Winthrop (1642), and great-grandson of John Winthrop, the first Governor
of Massachusetts, was born in England, and married Anne . He graduated at
Harvard College in 1694.
He was very active in military affairs, passing through the various grades, and
became major of the Boston regiment in 1706, and lieutenant-colonel in 1709, and at
one time was commander at Castle William. He was also ensign of the Artillery Com-
pany in 1702, lieutenant in 1704, and captain in 1706. He was representative from
Boston to the General Court in 17 14 and 17 15, and was a councillor from 1715 to 1718
inclusive ; also from 1725 to 1729 inclusive, except in 1727. He was appointed a special
justice of the Superior Court, June 22, 1733, having been a justice of peace since June
30, 1702. March 9, 1 701-2, he was elected constable, but declined to serve, and
Dec. 27, 1708, was chosen one of a committee of thirty-one to draw up a charter of
incorporation for the town. May 15, 17 10, he declined to act as moderator of the
town meeting, and the next year declined the office of selectman, to which he had been
elected. From 1715 to 1742, he served on the most important special committee of the
town. He was one of a committee to advise the town in regard to the erection of a
public market ; of others, to see about the site of the school-house which Col. Thomas
Hutchinson (1694) proposed to present to the town; to inspect the schools; select a
Thomas Phillips (1694). AinHORixiES: Bos- Adam Winthrop, Jr. (1694.) AuTHORrriEs:
ton Records; .Whitman's Ilist. A. and 11. A. Com- Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842;
pany, Ed. 1842; Savage's Gen. Diet. Savage's Gen. Diet.; Boston Reeords.
George Robinson (1694). Authorities:
Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet.
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school teacher ; to suggest a method for impanelling juries ; to oppose the formation of
a new county in 1727. The last two committees upon which he served linked his name
permanently with that which became the " Cradle of Liberty."
Sept. 13, 1742, the receiving of Faneuil Hall was officially recognized by the town.
A committee was appointed, of which Col. Adam Winthrop (1694) was one, "to wait
upon Peter Faneuil in the name of the town, to render him their most hearty thanks for
so bountiful a gift, with their prayers that this and other expressions of his bounty and
charity may be abundantly recompensed with the Divine blessing."
Sept. 17, 1742, when the Governor, through Hon. John Jeffries, presented the town
with his Majesty's picture, " to be hung up in Faneuil Hall," it was unanimously voted
that " the Hon. Adam Winthrop [1694], Samuel Waldo, and Ezekiel Lewis [1707], Esqs.,
be a committee to draw up a proper vote of thanks to his Excellency for his great good-
ness and generosity in making the present." The committee made a report which was
accepted, and Col. Winthrop (1694) was chosen one of a committee to wait upon his
Excellency with a copy of the same. His residence was on Atkinson Street, Boston.
He died Oct. 2, 1 743, the inventory of his estate amounting to seven hundred and
fifteen pounds.
Rev. Moses Fiske, of Braintree, a son of Rev. John Fiske, of Wenham, delivered
the Artillery election sermon of 1694. He was born at Wenham, April 12, 1642 ; grad-
uated at Harvard College in 1662 ; was ordained at Braintree, Sept. 11, 1672, and died
Aug. 10, 1708. From April 27, 1668, to Sept. 11, 1672, the church at Braintree was
without a settled pastor, it being divided and contentious. Finally, Mr. Moses Fiske
was sent to the church " to minister to it in holy things," by order of the County Court
held at Boston. Freegrace Bendall (1667), clerk of the court, sent to Mr. Fiske a copy
of the order of the court. Mr. Fiske obeyed, and, going to Braintree, took charge of
the church, and preached his first sermon there Dec. 3, 1671. On Feb. 24, 167 1-2,
the united church gave him a unanimous call to settle, and Sept 11, 1672, Mr. Fiske
preaching his own installation sermon, he became the third regular pastor of the church
in Braintree.
"This excellent person was ordained pastor of the church in Braintree in September,
1672, in which sacred employment he continued imtil his dying day, a diligent, faithful
laborer in the harvest of Jesus Christ; studious in the Holy Scriptures; having an
extraordinary gift in prayer, above many good men, and in preaching equal to the most,
inferior to few ; zealously diligent for God and the good of men ; one who thought no
labor, cost or suffering too dear a price for the good of his people." *
He was buried in Braintree. The following is taken from his gravestone : —
"Here rests the body of Rev. Moses Fiske, deceased
August 10, 1708 in the 66di year of his age and
the 36«h of his ministry."
'* Braintree! Thy prophets gone, this tomb inters
The Rev. Moses Fiske, his sacred herse.
Adore heavens praiseful art that formed the man.
Who souls not to himself, but Christ oft won;
Sailed through the straits with Peter's family,
Renowned, and Gaius hospitality,
PSiuls patience, James prudence, John's sweet love,
Island'd enter'd, clear*d and crown'd above."
1 Diary of Mr. John MarshalL
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^ ^ The officers elected were: Nicholas Paige (1693), captain; John
J QQ C-Q^ Atwood (1673), lieutenant; Thomas Hunt (1685), ensign. Nathaniel
^"^ Holmes (1693) was first sergeant; Benjamin Dyar (1691), second
sergeant; John Clough (1691), third sergeant; Joseph Briscoe (1692), fourth sergeant;
William Robie (1684), clerk; Robert Cumby (1691), clerk's assistant, and Samuel
Marion (1691), drummer.
The members recruited in 1695 were : John Bucanan, Anthony Checkley, Jr.,
William Clough, David Dure, Richard Gridley, Ambrose Hunnewell, Samuel Shrimp-
ton, Jr., William Sutton.
John Bucanan (1695) was a baker in Boston. He is probably the John, son ''of
John and Mary Bowhanon," born in Boston, Aug. 23, 1661. Children were born in
Boston to John (1695) and Elizabeth Bucanon — the name is spelled several ways —
between 1693 and 1699. John Bucanan (1695) held town office in 1700, 1706, 1707,
and 1715, and in 1704 served as a tithing-mau. John "Buckannon" (1695) ^s named
with other "Loafe Bread Bakers '* who were "convented before the General Court," Dec.
16, 1696, for violating the law in regard to "the due assize of bread."
Administration was granted on his estate, Feb. 28, 1731.
Anthony Checkley, Jr. (1695), of Boston, was, according to Mr. Whitman (18 10),
a son of Capt. Anthony Checkley (1662). Anthony, Jr. (1695), does not appear to be
mentioned on the Records of the Town of Boston. He was fourth sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1698. He died Oct. 31, 1702.
William Clough (1695), of Boston, mason. He was a town officer in 1686 ; was a
tithing- man in 1694, surveyor of chimneys in 1695, and a constable in 1699. By wife,
Lydia, he had five children born in Boston between 1686 and 1698. A William Clough
joined the Second Church, April 7, 1689. Administration on the estate of a William
Clough was granted March 18, 1733, and a William Clough died Feb. i, 1727, aged
seventy-two years.
David Dure (1695), — this name should be Dewer, — of Boston, son of Sampson and
Sarah Dewer, and brother of Sampson Dewer (1718), was bom in Boston, Dec. 5, 1674.
He does not appear to have held any town office.
Richard Gridley (1695), currier, of Boston, son of Joseph (1662) and Elizabeth
Gridley, and grandson of Richard (1658), was bom about 1660, and married Hannah
(Morse) Dawes, widow of Jonathan, Feb. 27, 1694. He was a constable of Boston in
1696; surveyor of highways in 1698, 1699, 1701, and 1708; clerk of the market in
1705, and a tithing-man in 17 10. He joined the Old South Church, June 25, 1693.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1697.
Ambrose Hunnewell (1695), of Boston.
John Bucanan (1695). Authorities: Bos- "Sept 2, 1695, Artillery Training. Dine at
ton Records; Province Laws, Vol. VII., p. 567. George Monk's, invited by Col Paige; Mr. Moodey
Richard Gridley (1695). Authorities : Bos- and Mr. Chieuer there, Addington, Foster." — Sew-
ton Records: Savage^s Gen. Diet. all Paper s^ Vol, /., /. 411.
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Samuel Shrimpton, Jr. (1695), of Boston, son of Col. Samuel (1670) and Eliza-
beth (Roberts) Shrimpton, was born in Boston, April 20, 1673. Samuel, Jr. (1695),
married. May 7, 1696, Elizabeth Richardson, a niece of Col. Samuel's (1670) wife, being
the daughter of her sister, Sarah (Roberts) Richardson. They had one child, Elizabeth,
bom in Boston, Aug. 26, 1702. She married. May 6, 1720, John Yeamans, and died
Dec. 4, 172 1. All her grandchildren died young, and this branch of the Shrimpton
family became extinct.
Samuel Shrimpton, Jr. (1695), was a merchant in Boston. "About the year 1702,
he was in partnership with a cousin of his father, Epaphras Shrimpton, who was the son
of Edward Shrimpton. On the 28th of December, 1702, Samuel Shrimpton [1695], in
'his humble complaint and petition* to the Hon. Isaac Addington [1652], Esq., and
other justices of the peace, relates that he had been engaged in a partnership with the
said Epaphras ; that consignments had been given them to a considerable amount from
merchants in England, and the accounts had been entered in sundry books, which had
been at all times in the possession of said Epaphras Shrimpton ; and that, on the Satur-
day previous, these books were so badly burned ' as to be of no manner of use ' to the
petitioner." He proceeds to say that he has great reason to suspect these books " were
destroyed with the privity " of his aforenamed partner. The whole affair was examined,
but we do not leam the result. The accused affirmed that he was innocent.^
About 1700, he engaged with Simeon Stoddard (1702) and others in the manu-
facture of salt, " on the Neck, in the town of Boston." The salt-works were in operation
in 1720.
Samuel Shrimpton, Jr. (1695), died May 25, 1703. His widow married, Dec. 23,
17 13, David Stoddard, son of Simeon (1675).
William Sutton (1695), of Boston, son of Bartholomew Sutton, of Boston, was
bora March 3, 1667, and married Mary Johnson, Jan. 31, 1694. He was chosen a
constable of Boston, March 11, 1705-6, and was fourth sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1700. July 3, 1721, Capt. Jonathan Pollard (1700) petitioned the select-
men for a license to keep an inn in the house of the late William Sutton (1695),
deceased.
Rev. Peter Thacher, of Milton, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1695.
He was a son of Rev. Thomas Thacher, who delivered the Artillery election sermon in
1671 ; was bora at Salem, Mass., July 18, 165 1, and graduated at Harvard College in
167 1. He was chosen third fellow of the college, June 15, 1674. In 1676, in company
with Judge Sewall (1679) ^^^ ^^v. John Danforth, who delivered the Artillery election
sermon in 1693, he visited Europe, and was absent a year or more, pursuing his
studies. On his return, he settled at Barastable, where he remained one year, and in
September, 1680, removed to Milton, by invitation of the church there, and settled over
it. Ten members of the church went to Barnstable to conduct him to his new home,
and a cavalcade of fifty-seven horsemen accompanied him as far as Sandwich. He
accepted the invitation to settle with the Milton church, May 18, 168 1, and was ordained
over that church, June i following. Mr. Thacher wrote in his jouraal : " May 20. This
Samuel Shrimpton, Jr. (1695.) AurHORrriES: Sumner's Hist, of East Boston; Boston Records;
Savage*8 Gen. Edct
^ Sumner's East Boston, pp. 233, 234.
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day the ordination beer was brewed." A full and interesting account of his life and
work is given in the History of Milton, by A. K. Teele.
He died Dec. 17, 1727, after a pastorate of forty-six years. Judge Sewall (1679)
attended the funeral of his life-long friend and classmate, having hired for the occasion
"Blake's coach with four horses."
^ ^ The officers elected were: Bozoun Allen (1676), captain; Henry
I0Q0"7. Peering (1682), lieutenant; John Barnard (1677), ensign. Timothy
^ ' Wadsworth (1691) was first sergeant; Thomas Baker (1694), second
sergeant; William Paine (1691), third sergeant; John Kilby (1691), fourth sergeant;
William Robie (1684), clerk; Robert Cumby (1691), clerk's assistant, and Samuel
Marion (1691), drummer.
England and France continued at war. Each desired a complete conquest of the
American continent. The French in Canada believed that the English would send a
fleet against them to retrieve the misfortune of 1690, and intelligence came to Massa-
chusetts that a French fleet was destined to make an attack on the province, and
especially on Boston. This caused great alarm, but the projected expedition was not
prosecuted. The fortifications of Boston were examined, and found to be "very much
out of repair, and unfit for service." Therefore it was advised that the platforms and
carriages for the great artillery be repaired, " so as they may be of service in case of
invasion."
Col. Samuel Shrimpton Ci^7o)> Lieut.-Col. Hutchinson (1670), and Major Penn
Townsend (1674), with the selectmen, six out of nine of whom were members of the
Artillery Company, were appointed a committee " to make application unto the com-
mander-in-chief for directions that the said platforms and carriages be speedily repaired,
and fitted to be of service."
The three members of the Artillery Company above named were, in the following
March, appointed to " examine after the town's powder that is lost," and fix the wages
of the gunner. Subsequently, the town voted that William Tilley (1706) "should be
allowed 2old per year for his service as gunner to the town, for 3 years past."
The members recruited in 1696 were : William Crow and Seth Smith.
William Crow (1696) was of Boston in 1691. He was married by Simon Brad-
street, Governor, to Eliza Sergeant, Dec. 10, 1691, and they had four children bom in
Boston, prior to 1700. He held a town office in 1702.
Seth Smith (1696), of Boston in 1693, was born in 1665, and was married, Jan. 10,
1693, by Rev. Cotton Mather, to Mehitable Heath. Four children were bom to them in
Boston. He held town office in 1696 and 1697, in 1704 and 1705, and was also a
tithing-man in 1696. In 1707-8, he occupied a house belonging to the town, situated
on Beacon Street, at " whetcombs corner." He died Nov. 29, 1721, aged fifty-six years.
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Rev. Michael Wiggleeworth,^ of Maiden, delivered the Artillery election sermon of
1696. He was an only son of Edward Wigglesworth, of New Haven, and was bom in
England, Oct. 28, 1631. He received his first training in study under the direction of
the famous Ezekiel Cheever, of Boston, and entered Harvard College in 1647. During
his residence at college, Henry Dunster (1640), noted for his erudition and disci-
pline, was its president. In 165 1, he graduated, and was soon after appointed a
tutor in the college. He was ordained at Maiden in 1654, but after preaching a few
years, his health failing, he was forced to relinquish the care of a church. During the
twenty following years he practised as a physician, when, his health being restored, he
resumed ministerial labors. He delivered the election sermon of 1686, and the Artillery
election sermon of 1696, but is especially noted as being the author of a poem called
"The Day of Doom." It was first printed in 1662, and the sixth edition appeared in
1 7 16. It was twice reprinted in England. "The poem is of no value as poetry; ... it
is a description of the Day of Judgment in coarse, realistic strokes." ^
He died on Sunday morning, June 10, 1 705, in the seventy-fourth year of his age,
after a career of great usefulness and honor.
^ Q The officers elected were: Elisha Hutchinson (1670), captain;
JQQ7-Q^ John Ballentine (1685), lieutenant; Samuel Johnson (1675), ensign.
>^' Thomas Gushing (1691) was first sergeant; Richard Gridley (1695),
second sergeant; George Robinson (1694), third sergeant; Joseph Allen (1694), fourth
sergeant; Robert Gibbs (1692), clerk; Robert Cumby (1691), clerk's assistant, and
Samuel Marion (1691), drummer.
The war was terminated by the treaty of Ryswick, and King William saw his efforts to
arrest the progress of French conquests attended with complete success. The treaty
was made Dec. 10, 1697, but, during the year of 1697, the records are redundant with
"fortifications," "repairs," "batteries," "powder," etc., showing the earnestness and
patriotism of the people. Prominent in every public work, and watchful for the interests
of the town, were the leading members of the Artillery Company. Three of the four
representatives to the General Court, six out of ten of the selectmen, all the members
of the various committees whose duty it was to repair defences and provide necessary
military supplies, were members of the Artillery Company.
The members recruited in 1697 were : John Mountfort and Zechariah Tuttle.
Rev. Michael Wigglesworth. Authorities: preaches the Artillery Sermon, from Ephes. 6, 11.
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, 1863; Eliot *s Put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be
Biog. Diet.; Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; able to stand a^nst the wiles of the Devil. In the
Sibley's Harvard Graduates. Applications, said *t was necessary we should doe so
" [1697] Second-day, Apr. 5th. No Artillery by reason of the evil of the Times or else of Popery,
Training, and consequently no choice of a Minister or something as bad as Popery should come to be
as usual. Last night and this morning were very set up, what should we doe? Mentioned Rev. 16,
cold, possibly that might be the reason. Street 15 said the Garments there and Armour in the Text
of earth and water was hard frozen." — Sewall were the same. About Diner Time the Guns were
Paper 5^ Vol, /., /. 451. fired at the Castle and Battery for joy that the Plot
"Second-day, April 12, 1697. . . . This day was discovered.** — Sewall Papers , F<?/. /., /. 427.
Artillery meets; chusc." — Sewall Papers, Vol, /., * Prof. Charles E. Norton, at Hingham, August,
/. 452. 1 881.
• " Second-day June i, 1696, Mr. Wigglesworth
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John Mountfort (1697), cooper, fourth son of Edmund, and nephew of Benjamin
(1679), w^ hoTQ in Boston, Feb. 8, 1670. On the 17th of January, 1693, he married
Mary Cock, granddaughter of Nicholas Upshall (1637). He was the owner of " Mount-
fort's Wharf," so called, and was engaged in the West India business, connected with
which he had an extensive store and cooperage establishment. He died on the 23d of
January, 1723, and was interred in the Mountfort tomb, No. 17, Copp*s Hill Burial-
Ground. This tomb was built by him in 171 1.
John Mountfort (1697) was great-grandfather of Major Napoleon B. Mountfort
(1826).
Zechariah TutUe (1697), of Boston, called "Captain," son of John and Mary
Tuttle, and grandson of Lieut. John (1644), was bom in 1669. His name is spelled
Tuthill, and is so written in his will.
He served as constable of Boston in 1698, and was one of the twenty persons,
called "undertakers," to whom, in 1698, Thomas Brattle (1675) conveyed the lot upon
which the Brattle Street meeting-house was erected in 1698. He was captain of a
military company in Boston in 1707 and 1708. He died Jan. 7, 1721, aged fifty-two
years. His will, dated Jan. 3, 1721, was proved on the 5th of February following. He
was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1700, and lieutenant in 1702.
Capt. Zechariah Tuttle (1697) was commander of the Castle in 171 1, when the
armament, consisting of fifteen ships of war, with forty transports and six store-ships,
under the command of Gen. Hill and Admiral Walker, arrived in Boston Harbor. When
Gen. Hill arrived, Hon. Samuel Sewall (1679) was sent down the harbor to meet him.
The party came in boats to the Castle, when Capt. Tuttle (1697) saluted them with
twenty-one guns. Thence they proceeded to the council chamber in Boston, after which
Gen. Hill was entertained by Mr. John Bgrland (1692).
Capt. Tuttle (1697) was commander of the Castle from Jan. 16, 1710, to Nov. 28,
1720. Mr. Drake is in error in making John Larrabee commander from 1712 to 1762.
He became lieutenant of the Castle, June 16, 1725, and was only a quarter-gunner in
November, 1720.
Capt. Tuttle's (1697) sister, "Sarah, was wife of James Gooch, and Mary was the
wife of Deacon Thomas Hubbard."
John Mountfort (1697). AuTHORrrY : Copp*s In October following, " Betty " Sewall accepted
Hill Burial-Ground, by Bridgman. the attentions of Grove Hirst, whom she after-
*' 1693-4, Jan. 17. This day John Mountfort wards married, and Mr. Tuttle's advances were
[1697] marries Mr. 6ridgham*s wives Daughter." — rejected.
StwaWs Diary ^ Vol, /., /. 388. The following appeared in the News-LttUr^
Zechariah Tuttle (1697). AuTHORnT : New Jan. i j, 1722 : ** Boston, On the Lord's Day Night,
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1868. the 7tn instant, Died here Capt Zechariah Tuthill,
" [1698-9] 2d Day, Jan 2. I speak to Mr. Mico aged 52 years. He was a Gentleman entirely and
about 8 M. at his house, largely abKout Capt Tuttle. universally esteemed of, and favoured by, all De-
Saith he never heard any fll of him, in answer to grees of People, both High and Low that Knew
my asking if he had any blot. Saith knows not his him, being one of a Just, Affable, Courteous, and
estate but thinks it may be about 6 or 700 jf . . . . Generous Spirit : Adorning the Post he sustained,
Jan. — . at night Capt Tuthill comes to speak with as Captain of His Majesty^s Castle William (the
Betty, who hid her self all alone in the coach for chief Fort of this Province) for about 10 Years past :
several hours till he was gon, so that we sought at The duty whereof he singularly and diligently at-
several houses, till at last came in of her self, and tended to and carefully and faithfully discharged,
lookM very wild. . . . Jan 9. speaks with her in my to the General content and satisfaction, both of the
presence. . . . Jan 10 at night sent Mr. Tuthill away, Government, his Superior Officers and Soldiers, as
because company was here, and told him was willing • well as the Inhabitants, and therefore being greatly
to know her mind better." — Sewall Papers,, Vol, beloved by all in his Life, he is now as much
/., pp, 490-492. lamented in bis Death. He was Honourably In-
" June 5, 1 699 M. T. f Mr. Tuttle] Wednes- terrcd on Thursday last the i ith current."
day nights." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, /., /. 498.
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Rev. Nehemiah Walter, of Roxbury, delivered the Artillery election sermon of
1697. He was a brother of Thomas, of Roxbury, and was bom in Ireland. Tradition,
according to Mr. Savage, says " he was sent by his father to be apprentice to an uphol-
sterer in Boston in 1674" ; but, having been trained in one of the best schools in Ireland,
he was enabled to graduate at Harvard College in 1684. At thirteen, he could converse
fluently in Latin. Later, while sojourning in Nova Scotia, he gained such mastery of the
French language as enabled him to preach occasionally, in the absence of their pastor,
to the French congregation in Boston, in their own tongue.^ He was ordained, Oct. 17,
1688, as colleague with Rev. John Eliot, pastor of the Roxbury church.
He married, in 1691, Sarah, daughter of Rev. Increase Mather, and sister of Rev.
Cotton Mather.
The pastorates of Rev. John Eliot and Rev. Nehemiah Walter extended over a
period of one hundred and eighteen years. The latter died Sept. 17, 1750, at the age
of eighty-seven years.
In 1 72 1, Rev. Mr. Walter published a small volume, entitled " The Grounds and
Rules of Music explained ; or. An Introduction to the Art of Singing by Note. Fitted
to the meanest Capacity." It ran through several editions prior to 1764. Rev. Cotton
Mather preached a commemorative dfscourse concerning Rev. Mr. Walter, which was
printed under the title, "A Good Reward of a Good Servant."
1698-9.
The officers elected were : Penn Townsend (1674), captain ; Thomas
Hunt (1685), lieutenant; Samuel Marshall (1685), ensign.
was first sergeant; Thomas Hutchinson (1694), second sergeant; Adam
Winthrop (1692), third sergeant; Anthony Checkley, Jr. (1695), fourth sergeant; Robert
Gibbs (1692), clerk, and Samuel Marion (1691), drummer.
Rev. Cotton Mather, in his Boston lecture, May 7, 1698, said, "The small-pox has
four times been a great plague upon us. In one twelvemonth about one thousand of our
neighbors have, one way or other, been carried unto their long home ; and yet we are,
after all, many more than seven thousand souls of us at this hour living on the spot.
Ten times has the fire made notable ruins among us, and our good servant been almost
our master ; but the ruins have mostly and quickly been rebuilt. I suppose that many
more than a thousand houses are to be seen on this little piece of ground, all filled with
the undeserved favors of God." ^
The members recruited in 1698 were : David Buckley, John Cotta, Jr., Benjamin
Emmons, Jr., and John Noyes.
David Buckley (1698) was of Boston in 1697. ^^ was married to Hannah Tally,
by Rev. Cotton Mather, June 3, 1697.
John Cotta, Jr. (1698), hatter, of Boston, son of John Cotta (1679), tailor, of
Boston, was born Nov. 23, 167 1, and married. May 4, 1698, Sarah, daughter of Richard
Wharton, son-in-law of Capt. William Tyng (1638). In the administration of his estate.
Rev. Nehemiah Walter. Authorities: New John Cotta, Jr. (1698.) Authority: Boston
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1853; Sprague's Annals Records,
of American Pulpit; Eliot's Biog. Diet. ' Drake's Hist, of Roxbury, p. 172.
* Mather's Magnalia, Ed. 1855, Vol. I., p. 92.
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June 17, 1728, he is called " felt- maker." He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Com-
pany in 1705, and clerk of the market in 1706.
July 10, 1722, "John & Sarah Cotta in Cornhill " were approved and recommended
by the selectmen as retailers of strong drink, and July 5, 1728, the license was granted
to " Sarah Cotta in Corn Hill."
John Cotta (1698) died June 9, 1728, aged fifty- six years.
Benjamin Emmons, Jr. (1698), trader, of Boston, son of Benjamin and Mary
Emmons, was born Jan. 24, 1 669, and by wife, Elizabeth, had two daughters bom in
Boston. He became a member of the Old South, March 27, 1698. He was a ti thing-
man and member of the Boston militia in 1704, and for several years held town offices.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1708, and its ensign in 1721. His
will was proved Aug. 17, 1752.
John Noyes (1698), of Boston, son of John Noyes (1676), and brother of Capt.
Oliver Noyes (1699), was bom Nov. 4, 1674, and married, March 16, 1699, Susanna
Edwards. His mother, wife of John Noyes (1676), was Sarah, daughter of Capt. Peter
Oliver (1643). John, Jr. (1698), was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1699,
and its ensign in 1704. In 1704, he was elected a constable of Boston, but declined
to serve, and paid the usual fine for not serving.
Administration was granted on his estate, Aug. 15, 1749.
The first regular record temaining of the proceedings of the Military Company of
the Massachusetts is dated April 4, 1698, all previous to that date having been lost.
Recorded, however, in the same bbok, are th^ names of the members from the organi-
zation of the Company, and also the names of the officers elected and appointed for
each year. From the aboye-tnehtioned date the records are complete, except 1775-85.
The first record is as follows: "April 4, 1698. The Artillery Company met and
chose the Rev. Mr. Joseph Belcher to preach the next election sermon, and desired
Lt Corn Hutchinson [1670], Lt John Ballentine [1682] and Lt. Samuel Johnson [1675]
to request him to preach it. Accepted by him."
The next record is : "June 6, 1698. The Rev. Mr. Belcher preached from i** Cor.
ix. 26. 27."
Rev. Joseph Belcher, of Dedham, delivered the election sermon of the Artillery
Company in 1 698. He was a son of John and Rebecca Belcher, of Braintree ; was born
May 14, 1671, and graduated at Harvard College in 1690. He was invited by the
church and town of Dedham to be minister there at a salary of sixty pounds, to be
increased to one hundred pounds per annum. Mr. Belcher was ordained Nov. 29, 1693.
The last sermon was delivered by him Aug. 30, 172 1, between which time and Dec. 28
following he had an attack of paralysis, from which he died at Roxbury, April 27, 1723,
and was buried at Dedham.
Benjamin Emmons, Jr. (1698.) Authori- Rev. Joseph Belcher. Authorities: Cent.
ties: Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and II. Dis., by Mr. Lamson, Dedham; Eliot's Biog. Diet.;
A. Company, Ed. 1842. Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Records of
John Noyes (1698). Authorities: Savage's Dedham.
Gen. EHct.; Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A.
and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
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"Mr. Belcher," says his immediate successor, "lived much desired and died greatly
lamented in the fifty- third year of his age and thirtieth of his ministry." Rev. Cotton
Mather, who paid a tribute to his memory. May 2, 1723, says, "Mr. Belcher ranked
high in the estimation of those who knew him. He was greatly admired and followed.
He lived what he spoke and did what he taught"
^ The officers elected were: John Walley (1671), captain;
lOQQ" 1700. ^^^^^'^^^^ Byfield (1679), lieutenant; Thomas Hutchinson
^^ ' (1694), ensign. Samuel Phillips (1693) Miras first sergeant;
William Griggs (1675), second sergeant; Joseph Belknap, Jr. (1692), third sergeant;
John Noyes (1698), fourth sergeant; Robert Glbbs (1692), clerk, and Samuel Marion
(1691), drummer.
The first steps toward the formation of the Brattle Street Church were taken in
1697. Thomas Brattle (1675) conveyed the land for the meeting-house, Jan. 10, 1698.
The number of persons or " undertakers " interested in the conveyance was twenty, of
whom the following were members of the Artillery Company : Thomas Clarke (1685),
John Mico (1702), Bfenjamin Davis (1673), Timothy Clarke (1702), William Keen
(1692), Zechariah Tuttle (1697), Thomas Palmer (1702), Joseph Allen (1694), John
Kilby (1691), and Addington Davenport (1692). A church was established, a meeting-
house built, and Rev. Benjamin Colman, a native of Boston, was called to the pastorate.
He accepted, and, arriving home from England the first of November, 1699, preached
the first sermon in the new meeting-house, Dec. 24, 1699. Thomas Brattle (1675) was
elected a deacon of this church in 1699; Benjamin Davis (1673) in 1699; John Kilby
(1691) in 1701, and John Phillips (1725) in 1729. The old or first meeting-house of
Brattle Street Church was built of woodj and was "never painted." It stood until
1772, when it was decided to erect a new building, the comer-stone of which was laid
June 23, 1772.
John Marshall, " a mason of Braintree," recorded in his valuable diary, under date
of May 26, 1699 : "Great expectations we had of his excellency Richard earl of Bello-
mont ; and great preperations to entertain him ; who came to Boston on Fryday the
26 of this May ; and to receive him ther was I think twenty companys of souldiers, of
which 3 weer troops, and such a vast concourse of people as my poor eyes never saw
the like before ; the life-guard went to Roadisland to wait on him ; two troops went to
Dedham to meet him their ; and when he came to Boston we made a guard from the
end of the towne to the South meeting-house. The lifeguard rode foremost then came
some oficers ; next his Lordship and Countess, then the troops and other gentlemen ;
the drums beat, the trumpets did sound, the Coullors weer displayed ; the Cannons and
ordinance from the ships and fortifications did roar ; all manner of expressions of joy ;
and to end all Fireworks and good drink at night."
The members recruited in 1699 were : John Adam's, Henry Bridgham, Charles
Chauncy, William Clark, Elisha Cooke, Jr., John Edwards, Samuel Gaskell, Jr., Samuel
Keeling, Oliver Noyes, Edward Proctor, Richard Proctor, Joseph Russell, Thomas
Sandford, Habijah Savage, John Wharton.
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John Adams (1699), "maltster, of Boston, son of Alexander Adams (1652), a ship-
wright, of Boston, was born Feb. 26, 1653. He was a constable of Boston in 1699, and
a tithing-man in 1704. He became a member of the Old South Church, March 24,
1700, and, Mr. Whitman (1810) says, "died about 1702."
Henry Bridgham (1699), tanner, of Boston, son of Joseph Bridgham (1674),
nephew of Jonathan (1673), and grandson of Henry (1644), was born Dec. 16, 1676.
He was an officer of the Boston militia,' and, Oct. 3, 1703, became a member of the Old
South Church. He was a tithing-man in 1703; clerk of the market in 1704, and
constable in 1 706 ; also third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1 704 ; first sergeant
in 1709, and clerk of the Company from 1707 to 1709. He died April 10, 1720, aged
forty-four years, and was "buried April 14."
Charles Chaunoy (1699), merchant, of Boston, was a son of Isaac and grandson of
Charles Chauncy, president of Harvard College, who succeeded in that office Henry
Dunster (1640), in 1654. Charles Chauncy (1699) was born in England, but came to
America, and married Sarah, daughter of Hon. John Walley (1671). They had four
children, the eldest of whom was Charles, who graduated at Harvard College in 1721.
Mr. Savage calls him "one of the ablest divines Boston ever saw." He delivered the
Artillery election sermon in 1734. '
Charles Chauncy (1699) was an officer in the Boston militia, and a member of the
Old South Church. He served the town as constable in 1702, and overseer of the poor
in 1709 and 1710, and until his decease, in 171 1. On the ninth day of May, 1711, the
inhabitants voted in town meeting that " Mr. Anthony Stoddard is chosen to serve as
overseer of the poor in the room of Mr. Charles Chauncy [1699] deceased." Adminis-
tration on his estate was granted March 26, 17 12.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1701.
William Clark (1699), merchant, of Boston, son of John Clark, M. D., of Boston,
and brother of Hon. John Clark, speaker of the House, etc., was bom in Boston, Dec.
19, 1670. He married Sarah Brondson, May 14, 1702, by whom he had two sons,
Robert and Benjamin (1733), and three daughters. He lived in Clark Square, in a
house afterward owned and occupied by Sir Henry Frankland, collector of customs.
William Clark (1699) died in July, 1742.
He held several minor town offices, as constable in 1700; overseer of the poor in
1704 — but declined that office in 1705; tithing-man in 17 13, 1715, and 17 18; was
John Adams (1699). Authorities: Boston "[1711] Friday, May 4 Mr. Charles Chauncy
Records; Savage's Gen. Diet. dies. . . . May 7, 1711, Mr Chauncy buried." —
"John Adams [1699]. This is probably the Sewall Paper s^ VoL II., p, 308.
man of whose death in November, 1702, Judge William Clark (1699). Authorities: Bos-
Sewall [1679] twice speaks. Nov. 2, * John Adams, ton Records; Mass. Records; E>escendants of Hugh
a very good man' dies of the small-pox. Dec. 8, . . . Clark; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company,
' the death of Jno Adams ... is a great stroke to Ed. 1842.
our church and congregation.' " — Hist. Cat. of Old " Last Saturday died here the Honorable Wil-
South Church, 1883. Ham Clark Esq who has been one of the most con-
Henry Bridgham (1699). Authorities: siderable Merchants in this Town, and has formerly
Boston Records; Whitman's Hist A. and H. A. served as a Representative for the Town in the
Company, Ed. 1842. General Court, and was for some years one of the
Charles Chauncy (1699). Authorities: Members of his Majestys Council."— T'/*^ Boston
Savage's Gen. Diet; Boston Records; Whitman's Weekly News- Letter, JtdytXli^.
Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
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one of a committee to consult for the common good in 17 19; and was, also, selectman
of Boston from 17 19 to 1723, and representative to the General Court, 1719-22, 1724,
and 1725.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says, "In 1721 there was some difficulty between the Gov-
ernor and council on one side and the House on the other, about appointing the annual
day for Fast. Mr. Clark [1699], being a representative, carried his opposition so far
that he 'would not attend public worship, but opened his warehouse, as upon other
days.' He was elected a member of the council in 1722, but he adhered so closely to
Mr. Cooke's [1699] party, and had been so violently opposed to the Governor, that he
negatived him; 'but did not serve his own interest, Mr. Clafk's [1699] opposition
being of greater consequence in the House.' "
He was a member of the Second Church, and was third sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1703 and 1706.
Elisha Cooke, Jr. (1699), lawyer, of Boston, was a son of Elisha, of Boston, a
physician, but better known as a poUtician, and a grandson of Lieut Richard Cooke
(1643). He was, on his mother's side, a grandson of Gov. Leverett (1639), and was
bom Dec. 20, 1678. He graduated at Harvard College in 1697, and married, Jan. 7,
1 703, Jane, daughter of Hon. Richard Middlecot, by whom he had one . son, and a
daughter, Mary, who married Judge Richard Saltonstall. He was active in town
matters; was selectman from 17 19 to 1723, and representative to the General Court,
1714-6, i7i9-23> and 1727-37.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says concerning him: "He was an officer of the Boston
militia, and his fame as an orator and politician was so great that his military title is
lost sight of. He pursued such measures as rendered him obnoxious to the prerogative
party. He was extremely popular in Boston, and principal leader of the opposition
party in the House, the other Boston members and a majority of the country members
adhering to him through several administrations. His eloquence swayed the public
mind, and he continued in constant favor with the people until near his decease. His
oratory is spoken of as animating, energetic, concise, persuasive, and pure.
" His opposition might have been caught from his father, who was of the violent
party, adhering to the old, and opposing the new, charter. Mr. Cooke, Jr. [1699], was
of the Land-Bank party in 171 1, a disastrous speculation, but he sided with the promi-
nent men of the day. He ' had the character of a fair and open enemy, was free in
expressing his sentiments, and the Governor was informed of some contemptuous
language in private company, with which he was so much offended as to procure Mr.
Cooke's [1699] removal from the place of clerk of the Superior Court.' A dispute
arising respecting the conduct of his Majesty's surveyor of the woods in Maine, Mr.
Cooke [1699] immediately embarked in the controversy, and, with horse and foot, was
ever after the great partisan warrior of the opposition. This accounts for his rejection
from the council in 17 18, and as speaker in 1720.
" He was chosen by joint ballot of the House and council, agent of the Province to
England, and sailed Jan. 18, 1723. He had been a violent opposer of Gov. Shute, and,
meeting him in England, refused to be reconciled with him. He continued in England
two years, but his mission was unsuccessful. In May, 1725, he was chosen into the
. Elisha Cooke, Jr. (1699.) Authorities: Eliot's Biog. Diet; Boston Records.
Whitman's Hbt. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842;
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council, and Lieut.-Gov. Dummer [1702] did not negative him. This maybe con-
sidered as a mark of approbation for his conduct in England ; his salary, while absent,
was small, but he 'acquiesced therein, for the sake of peace.' In 1 731, he seemed to
favor the idea of a fixed salary for the Governor, and his popularity began to decline, so
that in 1733 or 1734, he obtained but a very small majority, after repeated trials, to be
representative. The usual votes cast in those days, even of excitement, rarely exceeded
six hundred. Hutchinson says of him, 'that he differed from most who, from time
to time, have been recorded in history for popular men. Generally, to preserve the favor
of the people, they must change with the popular air. He had the art of keeping the
people steady in the applause of his measures. To be careful never to depart from the
appearance of maintaining or enlarging rights, liberties, and privileges, was all he found
necessary.*
"When Gov. Burnet arrived, he lodged at Mr. Elisha Cooke's [1699] while the
Province House was being repaired. He had become acquainted with him in England,
and there was apparent friendship, but it did not last long. The shopkeepers and trades-
men (mechanics) directed the councils of the town, and were Mr. Cooke's [1699] sup-
porters. The Governor had been somewhat free in his jokes upon them ; this Mr. Cooke
[1699] knew how to take advantage of in 1728. In 1730, Gov. Belcher, with whom he
had been a favorite, appointed him chief-justice of the Court of Common Pleas in
Suffolk County.
"Mr. Cooke [1699] died in August, 1737, aged fifty-nine years. The inventory of
his estate, real and personal, amounted to ;^32,5i5 7^. 3//., — probably in paper currency.
Among other things are enumerated, 437 ounces of silver plate, prized at ;^590 15^., and
his library, valued at ;^8i. He owned lands at the Eastward of nominal value. He
never held any office in the Artillery Company."
John Edwards (1699), goldsmith,- of Boston, was a son of John Edwards, of Boston, .j*
a " Chyrurgeon," who came from Lymehouse, Stepney, Middlesex County, England, and c^ ^*
was taxed in Boston in 1688. John, Jr. (1699), ^^ ^^n March 13, 1686-7. He was '^
the father of Capt. Thomas (1724), and of Capt. Joseph Edwards (1738). John
Edwards (1699) ^^ ^ member of the Boston militia and a ti thing-man in 1701, 1708,
and 1711 ; fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1704; constable in 17 15, and an
assessor from 1720 to 1727 inclusive. He is given in the Boston town records the title
of " Mr.," and was prominent in the affairs of the town. In 1722, he, with Col. Penn
Townsend (1674) and Jeremiah Allen (1694), constituted a committee, with the
selectmen, to visit " the wrighting School at the Southerly End of Boston," and examine
the scholars under the teaching of Mr. Ames Angier (1708). The committee did so,
April 24, 1722, and reported to the town, they "are of opinion that it will be no service
to the town to continue Mr. Angier [1708] in that employ."
At a meeting of the selectmen, Feb. 18, 1729, "the Selectmen executed a lease
the same day to Mr John Edwards [1699], o^ Boston, goldsmith, of a shop or tenement
now in his possession called number six situate and being in Boston, fronting upon
Dock Square," having the square on the south, westerly by Mr. Dyar, the town dock on
the north, and Mr. Casno on the east, for the term of seven years, at twenty pounds
per annum.
The following is taken from the Selectmen's Minutes, March 5, 1722 : —
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" Upon a petion of mr John Edwards of Boston Sheweth.
" That whereas there is a Tomb in the South Burying place belonging to the Late
Govemour Endicot, which has bin unimproved for many years, and there being no family
in Said Town nearer Related to the Said Governour Endicot famaly then his, Desires he
may haue Liberty granted him to make use of it for his family. . . .
" Granted that the Said John Edwards has Liberty to improue the Said Tomb until
a person of Better Right to it appears to claim it."
His will, dated in 1743, was proved April 22, 1746.
Samuel Gaskell, Jr. (1699), shopkeeper, of Boston, was probably a son of Samuel,
and was bom in Salem. He was approved by the selectmen to retail wines and liquors
out of doors, July 13, 1691. He was a constable of Boston in 1696, and a tithing-man
and member of a militia company in Boston in 1698. He became a member of the
Old South Church, April 3, 1692.
The family became noticeable on account of the persecutions to which Samuel, the
father, was subjected. He was a Quaker, or rather attended a Quaker meeting, and
Sept. 16, 1658, "he had his right ear cut off in prison." No other family of the name
seems to have been in the colony at that time.
Samuel Keeling (1699), merchant, first appears in Boston about 1695. He
married, Sept. 14, 1699, Elizabeth Oliver, whose brother, Capt. Nathaniel Oliver, Jr.,
joined the Artillery Company in 1701. Her grandfather, Peter Oliver (1643), was captain
of the Artillery Company in 1669. Samuel Keeling (1699) was a partner in business of
Charles Chauncy (1699), ^^^ ^^ whom, in June, 1701, signed a petition, with others,
to Lord Bellomont, asking him for a bankrupt law.
Samuel Keeling (1699) was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1700, lieu-
tenant in 1 7 10, and captain in 17 16. He served the town in various capacities, among
which were: constable in 1699; overseer of the poor in 1707, 1708, and 1709; auditor
of accounts concerning repairing fortifications in 1709 and 17 10; captain of a military
company in 1707 and 1708, and was appointed a justice of the peace, Dec. 24, 17 15.
He was on several special committees of the town, to whom important matters were
entrusted. He was of that important though temporarily defeated committee of 17 17,
which reported in favor of the erection of a public market. The report was rejected,
and the committee, enlarged, considered the matter for two years, and the same report
was voted down again. The matter then rested until 1734.
Administration was granted on his estate, Jan. 26, 1729. Inventory of estate, two
hundred and six pounds.
Oliver Noye8 (1699), physician, of Boston, son of John and Sarah (Oliver) Noyes,
of Boston, was born in 1675. His father, John, joined the Artillery Company in 1676,
Samuel Gaskell, Jf. (1699.) Authorities: " Dr. Noyes died 16 Mar. 1720-1, being taken
Boston Records; Bond's Watertown. very suddenly and awfully." — Snmu's MS, note,
Samuel Keeling (1699). Authorii-v: Boston "He had «a house and land near Fort Hill.'
Records. Wife Katherine, sons Belcher and Oliver; daus.
"Capt Keelings funeral attended by Rev. Mr. Anna, wife of Mather Bylcs, and Sarah, wid. of
Cooper, Dec. 25, 1729." — Sewall's Diary. Pulcepher." — Record of 1738, quoted by Drake,
Oliver Noyes (1699). Authorities: Boston Hist, of Boston, p, 536.
Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company; " [l 720-1, Tuesday] March 14. Dr Oliver Noyes
Descendants of Thomas Brattle. is seized with an Apoplexy at 10 at night. . . .
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and his grandfather, Peter Oliver, became a member in 1643. Samuel Keeling (1699)
seems to have had the pecuniary assistance of Capt. Oliver Noyes (1699) in the potash
works of Chauncy (1699) and Keeling (1699), as shown by a deed of Nathaniel Byfield
(1679), dated 1700. His brother. Ensign John Noyes, joined the Artillery Company
in 1698.
Capt. Oliver Noyes (1699) graduated at Harvard College in 1695, and was by
profession a physician, yet he found time to manifest a deep interest in everything that
concerned the welfare of Boston.
Mr. Whitman (18 10) says, "He must have entered into public life and enterprise,
to improve his native town, early in life ; and from the magnitude of his undertakings,
resembled the great author of India and Central wharves. Broad, India, Market (now
new Cornhill), Brattle streets, and the Milldam, solid causeway, — Uriah Cotting.
" He was one of the original projectors of I>ong Wharf, and the erection of that
noble pier may justly be attributed to his enterprising spirit. The work was commenced
soon after the great fire in 17 11, called by Snow the fourth great fire in Boston, which
commenced in Capt. Ephraim Savage's [1674] house, in Williams Court, and swept off
both sides of old Cornhill, part of Court (Queen) Street and State (King) Street, to the
dock, together with the town-house and the First Chiu-ch (old brick) where 'Joy's
buildings ' afterward stood. The rubbish of this fire was chiefly used in filling up Long
Wharf."
Mr. Hutchinson, who knew him well, speaks. of his character. Vol. II., p. 249:
" He was strongly attached to the popular party and highly esteemed by them ; was of
a very humane, obliging disposition, and in private life no man was more free from
indelicacies." He was of the party which followed the leadership of Elisha Cooke, Jr.
(1699), one of the most active and prominent men of his time.
Capt. Oliver Noyes (1699) married Ann, daughter of Hon. Andrew Belcher, of
Cambridge, who was a son of Capt. Andrew Belcher (1642), of Boston. Jonathan, a
brother of Ann (Belcher) Noyes, was Governor of Massachusetts from 1730 to 1741.
Capt. Noyes (1699) ^^ ^^ officer of the Boston militia, having been promoted to the
captaincy after years of service. He held various offices in the town, and was selectman
in 1708, 171 1, and from 17 19 until his decease. He represented Boston in the General
Court in 1714-6, 1719, and 1720. He died March 16, 1721. His inventory, real
and personal, without lands at the Eastward, or in other counties, amounted to
;^i7>i93' He was a member of the Old South Church, second sergeant of the Artil-
lery Company in 1701, and ensign in 1708.
Edward Proctor (1699) was a tailor, of Boston. He married Elizabeth Cock,
Nov. 24, 1 69 1, to whom several children were born in Boston. He was grandfather of
Col. Edward, who joined the Artillery Company in 1756. Edward (1699) was clerk
of the market in 1700, 1701, and 1704; constable in 1706; assessor in 1728, and
tithing-man in 1697, 1704, 1712, and from 1722 to 1727. In 1713, with Capt. Timothy
Clarke (1702), he was collector of taxes. May 25, 1735, he gave five pounds in "Goods
toward the erection of the new Workhouse." June 5, 172 1, the selectmen permitted
[March] 16, Mr Foxcroft preaches, prays for Dr Burying place." — Sewall Papers^ Vol. IIL^ pp,
Noyes, who died at 4 p. m. . . . March 20. Monday, 284, 285.
Dr Noyes is buried in his New Tomb in the South Edward Prootor (1699). Authority: Bos-
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Mr. Edward Proctor (1699) to erect a bark house near Snow Hill; and Aug. 25, 1731,
he was one of a committee from the North Church for liberty to erect a small building
fronting on Ship Street.
He resided on Wood Lane (Proctor's Lane), in 1736, where he was permitted to
lay a drain from his house to the common sewer, having removed from Fish (North)
Street, where he resided in 171 1. Sept 9, 17 18, the selectmen granted liberty to
Edward Proctor (1699) to build a tomb in the new range of tombs on the southerly
side of the North burying-place ; he to make the wall next to Hull Street sufficient for
a fence. His will was proved Nov. 26, 175 1.
Richard Proctor (1699), a shopkeeper in Boston, was bom in 1652. He was a
constable in that town in 1694 ; surveyor of highways in 1696 ; clerk of the markets in
1708, and tithing-man in 1706 and 1715. July 22, 1718, Richard Proctor (1699) and
Obadiah Proctor (17 18) were allowed to dig up the highway, to lay a drain in Queen
(Court) Street, and thence in Cornhill (Washington Street) to the sewer. He was
second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1 7 1 1 .
Richard Proctor (1699) died Jan. 28, 1719, and his widow, Rachel, died June 11,
1748, aged eighty-eight years. Their remains were interred in the King's Chapel
Burial- Ground.
His residence on Queen Street, so near the town pump standing in Cornhill, was
probably the reason of his having charge of its repairs in 1709, when he expended
;^3 6s. upon the pump. He had charge of the same work in March, 17 14-5, and
expended j£6 10s. June 20, 171 1, the selectmen signed a lease, giving to Richard
Proctor (1699) and John Cookson (1701) the monopoly of sweeping the chimneys.
Three years later they were authorized to prosecute persons who swept chimneys con-
trary to law. In 1 7 15, the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Proctor (1699) having charge
of the chimney sweeping within the bounds of the four south military companies (or
wards), and Mr. Cookson (1701) of the chimney sweeping within the bounds of the
four north companies.
Richard Proctor's (1699) business place was burned in the fire of 171 1. On
account of his loss, the selectmen granted him, Dec. 20, 171 1, the sum of ten pounds.
At the previous meeting of the board, Dec. 1 7, they leased to him the shop which was
the watch-house, at ;^3 los. per annum.
Joseph Ru88ell (1699), of Boston, was born in 1665, and he married, June 5, 1693,
Susanna Cheever. She was a daughter of Ezekiel Cheever, the famous school-master.
The latter mentioned his grandchild, Ezekiel Russell, in his will.
Joseph Russell (1699) was a constable of Boston in 1693; clerk of the market in
1696, 1697, and 1700; in 1706 was chosen a tithing-man, and was fined for not serving.
Aug. 9, 1704, John Mountfort (1697), Jonathan Mountfort, John Famum, Timothy
Wadsworth (1691), Joseph Russell (1699), John Bucanan (1695), and Edward Proctor
(1699) petitioned the selectmen for liberty to sink a well and place a pump, at their
own expense, in the highway, " at the southerly side of the house in which Mrs. Eliza-
beth Mountfort deceased lately dwelt at the parting of the two ways nigh to the North
meeting-house in Boston." The petition was granted.
Joseph Russell (1699) died March 13, 17 13, aged forty-eight years.
Richard Prcctcr (1699). Authority: Bos- Joseph Russell (1699). AuTHORrrv: Boston
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Thoma8 Sandford (1699), of Boston, son of Robert (1661) and Elizabeth Sandford,
was born in Boston, April 27, 1673. He does not appear to be mentioned on the
Boston records, except "Thomas of Robert Sanfford" was christened in the First
Church, "4 day 3 mo," 1673.
Habijah Savage (1699), apothecary, of Boston, fourth- son of Lieut.-Col. Thomas
Savage (1665), was born in Boston, Sept. 10, 1674. He was a grandson of Major
Thomas Savage (1637). The uncles of Habijah Savage (1699) — brothers of Lieut-Col.
Thomas Savage (1665) — were Benjamin (1682), Ebenezer (1682), Capt. Ephraim
(1674), Capt Habijah (1665), and John (1694). Capt. Habijah Savage, Jr. (1733),
was a son of Lieut.-Col. Habijah (1699); and C^^* Thomas Savage, Jr. (1693), was a
brother of Lieut.-Col. Habijah (1699). The latter married, on the 8th of July, 1703,
Hannah (Phillips) Anderson, daughter of Samuel Phillips (1693), bookseller. They
had Habijah (1733), Thomas (1739), and Arthur (1738).
Lieut.-Col. Habijah (1699) graduated at Harvard College in 1695. He was an
officer of the militia in Boston, captain of a company for several years ; became major
of the Boston regiment in 17 17, and its lieutenant-colonel in 1727. He was third
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1701, lieutenant in 1709, and its captain in 171 1,
i72i,and 1727, continuing a useful member until his decease. After he commanded
the last time, — being a field officer of the Boston regiment and in the ranks of the
Company, — upon the day of field exercise, April 7, 1729, all the commissioned officers
of the Artillery being absent " by illness and other avocations," he was, by hand vote,
selected to lead and exercise the Company on that day. He united with the Old South
Church, Jan. 16, 1708-9. He served as selectman of Boston from 17 15 to 1718, and
was a representative of Boston in the General Court in 171 7, 17 18, and 1732. He
was chairman of a committee chosen in town meeting, Sept 28, 1720, "to consider
about promoting of a Spinning School or Schools for the instruction of the children
of this town." The committee reported Dec. 27 following, and later the town devoted
three hundred pounds to the project The school was established on Tremont Street,
between School and Winter, about where Hamilton Place now is. "Spinning wheels
then became the hobby-horses of the public. The females of the town, rich and poor,
appeared on the Common with their wheels and vied with each other in the dexterity
of using them." He was an auditor of the town treasurer's accounts in 1731, moderator
of the town meeting, Sept 14, 1731, and. May 5, 1731, was one of a committee to draw
up instructions for the representatives. He was appointed a special justice of the Court
of Common Pleas, Dec. 15, 1732, and a justice of the peace, Dec. 19, 1728 ; reappointed
July 6, 1732.
Lieut-Col. Habijah Savage (1699) died Sept. 16, 1746, aged seventy-two years.
John Wharton (1699), of Boston, was probably a son of Richard, of Boston. He
married, Oct. 14, 1698, Sarah Ballentine, who was born in Boston, Sept. 18, 1664. He
was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1704. Col. Daniel Henchman (1712)
died Feb. 25, 1761, at the age of seventy-two years. In his will he mentions a John
Wharton, " who lived with him."
Habijah Savage (1699). Authorities: Boston Records; Savage's Gen. Diet
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The entry on the Company record for 1699 is as follows : —
"April 3<» 1699. The Artillery Company met and chose the Rev. Mr. Samuel
Willard to preach the next election sermon and desired Lt. Col. Elisha Hutchinson
[1670], Maj. Penn Townsend [1674], Lt Thomas Hunt [1685], and Ensign Samuel
Marshall [1685] to acquaint him with it and desire him to do it. Accepted by him.
"June 5*** 1699, The Rev. Mr. Samuel Willard preached from i Kings ix. 22."
Rev. Samuel Willard,* of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1699.
He was a son of Simon, of Cambridge, and was bom Jan. 31, 1640. He began to preach
at Groton in 1662, was admitted a freeman in 1670, and was ordained July 13, 1664.
He married, Aug. 8, 1664, Abigail, daughter of Rev. John Sherman, minister at Water-
town. March 31, 1678, he was installed over the Old South Church as successor of Rev.
Mr. Thacher, the first minister. He delivered the sermon on Fast Day in 1683, before
the General Court, and, on the resignation of Increase Mather as president of Harvard
College, he became his successor as vice-president, Sept. 6, 1701, and resigned Aug. 14,
1707. He died on the 12th of September following.
The officers elected were : Samuel Checkley (1678), captain; John
I 700" I • ^rn^^ (i677)> lieutenant; Zechariah Tuttle (1697), ensign. Thomas
' Savage (1693) was first sergeant; John Ballentine, Jr. (1694), second
sergeant ; Samuel Keeling (1699), ^^^^^ sergeant ; William Sutton (1695), fourth sergeant ;
Robert Gibbs (1692), clerk, and Samuel Marion (1691), drummer.
The year opened hopefully and prosperously. Additional free schools were estab-
lished in Boston and the outlying districts; generous provisions were made for town
expenses, and five hundred pounds additional were levied on account of the great num-
ber of poor people, reduced to want on account of the eastern war with the Indians,
who had come to Boston. In 1700, Boston instructed its representatives to endeavor
for the aboUtion of slavery. Two years later a duty was laid on negroes imported into
the province.
Judge Sewall (1679) wrote in his diary: "April 7, 1701. Last Satterday's News
was brot by the Post of my Lords [Bellomont] Interment, March 27 ; So 46. Guns were
ordered to be fired at the Castle and 22. at the Sconce; were fired about 6 — p. m.
. . . The Artillery Company gave three Volleys in the middle of the Town when they
came out of the field, with regard to my Lord. Col Townsend wears a Wigg to day.*'
The members recruited in 1700 were : Silence Allen, Benjamin Gushing, Waterhouse
Femly, Thomas Fitch, John Gerrish, David Jesse, Henry Jones, Edmund Knight, Edward
Oakes, Jonathan Pollard, Wigglesworth Sweetser, Penn Townsend, Jr., Edward Winslow,
and Peter Wyer.
Silence Allen (1700), cordwainer, of Boston, believed to have come from Dor-
chester, was bom in 1667, as he testified in 1731 that he was sixty-four years of age.
Rev. Samuel Willard. Authorities: Hill's excellent Election sermon. Gov*r dines at Monks.
Hist of Old South Church; Sprague's Annals of Major Walley [1671] chosen Capt, Capt Byfield
American Pulpit; Eliot's Biog. Diet. [*679] Lieut., Tho. Hutchinson [1694] Ens. Gov*r
Silence Allen (1700). Authority: Boston Bellomont delivers the Badges, saying that He
Records. approv'd of the choice." — Sewall Papers, Vol. /.,
> ** [1699] June 5. Mr. Willard preaches an /. 497.
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He married, Jan. 20, 1692, Esther Wiswall, of Dorchester, who was bom Dec. 28, 1669.
He was active in town matters, being a clerk of the market in 1698; surveyor of high-
ways in 1702; constable in 1703; assessor in 17 15, but declined to serve; tithing- man
in 1716 and 1717, and was a sealer of leather in 1700, 1706-13, 1715, .1722-5, 1730,
and 1 731. In 1724, March 30, the selectmen granted liberty to Mr. Silence Allen
(1700) to build tomb No. 28 in the South Burial-Ground. April 19, 1732, he resided on
Orange Street.
Benjamin Gushing (1700), merchant, of Boston, the youngest son of John and
Sarah (Hawke) Gushing, of Scituate, was born Feb. 4, 1679. ^^* Savage says, " Benja-
min [1700] traded to Barbadoes, perhaps never married, and is thought not to have left
a family." He was a lieutenant in the militia. He gave a power of attorney, dated at
Barbadoes in 1702, whence it is inferred he did business there.
Waterhou8e Fernly (1700).
Thomas Fitoh (1700), merchant, of Boston, son of Thomas and Martha (Fiske)
Fitch, was bom Feb. 5, 1668-9, in Boston. He married Abiel, daughter of Rev. Samuel
Danforth, of Roxbury, who delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1667. Her mother,
Mary (Wilson) Danforth, was the youngest child of Rev. John Wilson, of Boston, who
is believed to have preached the first sermon before the Military Company of the Massa-
chusetts in 1638, and who was a brother-in-law of Capt Robert Keayne (1637), the
founder of the Company. Mr. Fitch ( 1 700) was very prominent in town affairs, and
held many offices during the thirty-six years of his active service. In 1 700, he was cap-
tain of a company of Boston militia ; in 1 7 1 2, major of a Boston regiment, and subse-
quently became its lieutenant-colonel and colonel. He was first sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1701 ; ensign in 1703 ; lieutenant in 1705, and its captain in 1708, 1720, and
1725. He was selectman of Boston from 1703 to 1705 inclusive; representative to the
General Court in 1709, 171 1, and 1712 ; councillor from 1715 to 1730 inclusive, and in
1734, and was appointed a special justice of the Superior Court, Jan. 7, 1 718-9.
He owned a part of what is now the Common, on Boylston Street. His heirs
inherited this property, and added thereto by purchase, so they were the owners of all
the north side of Boylston Street. In 1757, they sold the present burial lot to the town,
and later, through William Foster, a portion of this land was sold to the town, viz., the
present deer park.
From Judge Sewall's (1679) papers, as quoted in the Memorial History of Boston,
Vol. II., p. 108, we learn that Gen. Phillips, the Governor of Nova Scotia, was in Boston
for a conference in 17 19. He arrived on Sunday, Sept. 27, and Col. Fitch (1700), the
commander of the Boston regiment, who had orders to turn out his command to greet
the visitor, was in church when word was brought to him. He turned inquiringly
to Judge Sewall (1679), between prayer and singing. "I said 'No!'" records the
judge, and the colonel, " strengthened," kept his seat. The regiment, however, paraded
the next day, and was reviewed by the Governor of Nova Scotia. The field-officers
entertained him at dinner at the Green Dragon.
Thomas Fitch (1700) united with the Old South Church, Feb. 7, 1691, of which,
Benjamin Gushing (1700). Authorities: Thomas Fitoh (1700). Authorities: Hill's
Lincoln's Hist, of Hingham; Gushing Genealogy. Hist, of Old South Church; Boston Records; Whit-
man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
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as of the Artillery Company, he was for many years a useful member. In 1731, he
presented the church with a new set of flagons for the communion table. He died
June 23, 1736. His will — in which he gave ";^3oo to Harvard College, for the educa-
tion of scholars of good capacities for the work of the ministry " — was proved June 30,
1736. His inventory amounted to more than two thousand pounds. The expense of
his funeral was one hundred and sixty- two pounds. He was buried in his tomb. No. 19,
in the King's Chapel Burial-Ground, — the tomb now the property of the Pierce family,
who descended from Col. Fitch (1700) in the female line.
John Gerrish (1700), merchant, of Boston, was a son of Capt. John and Elizabeth
(Waldron) Gerrish, of Dover, and grandson of William, the captain of the first train-
band in Newbury. His mother, Elizabeth Waldron, was a daughter of Major Richard
Waldron, of Dover. Capt. Benjamin Gerrish (17 14), of Boston, was a brother of Capt.
John (1700), whose son, Capt. John, Jr., joined the Artillery Company in 17 18. The
. family of John, of Dover, was a military family. There were six sons, all of whom held
office, being either captain or colonel in the militia.
Capt. John (1700) was bom about 1670, and was married in Boston, by Simon
Bradstreet, Esq., Governor, to Lydia Watts, on the 19th of April, 1692. He was a
tithing- man in 1696 and 1701 ; elected constable in 1702, but declined. He was a
member of a company, with Capt. Oliver Noyes (1699), Capt. John George (1702),
and three others, who, March 13, 1709-10, agreed, at their own cost and charge, to
build a wharf at the end of King, now State, Street. This was the origin of Long Wharf,
which on the map of 17 14 (Bonner's) is represented as nearly covered with warehouses.
He was in partnership with his brother, under the firm name of John and Joseph Gerrish.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1702, ensign in 17 12, and lieutenant
in 1714.
David Je88e (1700), goldsmith, probably came to Boston from Connecticut. He
married, before Aug. 18, 1698, Mary Wilson, of Hartford, and they had five children
bom in Boston. He left a good estate to his wife in 1708. His name appears but
once in the Boston town records. "April 19***, 1704, Mr. David Jess [1700] is chosen
to serve as constable," instead of Mr. John Noyes (1698), declined.
Henry Jone8 (1700).
Edmund Knight (1700). The date and place of his birth are not known. He
married, Aug. i, 1709, Grace Webb. He was chosen a constable of Boston, March 9,
1 701-2, and, March 10, 17 18-9, was one of a committee of seven, selected by the town
" to consult the common good " and report to the town.
Edward Oalces (1700) was a shopkeeper in Boston, according to Mr. Whitman
(1810). Mr. Oakes (1700) was a constable in 1702; a tithing-man and member of
the Boston militia in 1704; clerk of the markets in 1709 and 171 2, and held town
office, also, in 17 16. He was clerk of the Artillery Company from 1703 to 1706, and
third sergeant in 1707.
John Qerrith (1700). Authority: Boston Records.
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Jonathan Pollard (1700), of Boston, son of William Pollard, innholder, of Boston,
and brother of William Pollard (1679), was born in Boston, April 12, 1666, and married
Mary Winslow, Dec. 26, 1693. Their first-born was Benjamin (1726). Capt Jonathan
(1700) held town office in 1696, 1700, and 1720; was elected constable in 1702, but
declined, and was chosen fireward, Feb. 7, 171 1-2.
In 1708, the selectmen ordered that from Pollard's Corner, in Brattle Street,
through Mr. Belknap's yard into Queen Street, should be called *' Hilliers Lane."
July 3, 1 72 1, according to the selectmen's minutes, Capt. Jonathan Pollard (1700)
petitioned for a license as an innholder in the house of the late William Sutton (1695),
deceased. Capt. Jonathan (1700) was ensign of the Artillery Company in 17 14, and
its lieutenant in 17 16 and 1729.
July II, 1726, Mary Pollard, doubtless the widow of Jonathan (1700), was granted
a license to sell strong drink as an innholder on Brattle Street. Capt. Jonathan (1700)
was probably a shopkeeper, also, as March 20, 1727, the selectmen "let to Thomas
Clark [1733] tailor, the shop of the town on the south side of the Town Dock formerly
occupied by Capt Jonathan Pollard [1700]."
His will of Aug. 9, 1725, mentions his house in Brattle Street.
Wiggle8Worth Sweetser (1700), tailor, of Boston, son of Benjamin and Abigail
(Wigglesworth) Sweetser, was born May 28, 1677, at Charlestown. According to the
Boston town records, Wigleworth Switser and Ussillah Coles were married by Mr. James
Allen, Feb. 2, 1699. He was chosen to town office, March 14, 17 14-5, and served as
tithing-man in 1705 and constable in 17 16. He was chosen clerk of the market in
1726, but "refused to serve." Mr. Whitman (1810) says his tailor shop was on King
Street, and administration on his estate was granted in 1745. He was second sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1717.
Penn Townsend, Jr. (1700), of Boston, son of Col. Penn Townsend (1674), of
Boston, was born July 31, 1674, and graduated at Harvard College in 1693. He was a
captain of a military company in Boston ; afterward became colonel, and held office in
the town in 1703. He was a young man of excellent ability, whose circumstances and
prospects were of the best, but was cut down so young that his own plans of life and his
family's hopes were suddenly crushed. According to the Leverett Genealogy, " He went
to England, and was accidentally drowned in the Thames in 1706." ^
Edward Winslow (1700), goldsmith, of Boston, a son of Edward Winslow, of
Boston (who was born at Plymouth about 1634), and grandson of John Winslow, of
Plymouth (who came over in the "Fortune " in 1623), was born Nov. i, 1669. Edward,
Jonathan Pollard (1700). Authority: Bos- Col. Edward Winslow (1700) and Hannah
ton Records. had a daughter, Elizabeth Pemberton, who was
"[1725] 7th day, July 31. . . . This morning married to Richard Clarke, and their daughter
Jonathan Pollard, Capt of the South-Company dyes, married John Singleton Copley, the distinguished
y^ts (xtr—Sewalt Papers, VoL III., p, 363. artist.
Wigglesworth Sweetser (1700). Author- '"[1706] May 2. Mr. Penn Townsend jun.
ITV : Boston Records. dies about 10 M. May 3 is buried : Bearers Mr
Penn Townsend, Jr. (1700). Authorities: Nathaniel Williams, Major Adam Winthrop, Capt
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Boston Records. Oliver Noyes, Capt Jno. Ballentine jun. Mr. Habi-
Edward Winslow (1700). Authorities: jah Savage, Mr. Elisha Cooke; all scholars." —
Boston Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., Sewall Papers, VoL IL, p, 161.
1863; Hill's Hist, of Old South Church.
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Sr., married (i) Sarah Hilton and (2) Elizabeth, second daughter of Edward Hutchin-
son (1638). Edward (1700) was the eldest child by this second marriage. John
Winslow (16 2), son of John Winslow, of Boston, and grandson of John, of Plymouth,
was a cousin of Col. Edward (1700). Edward (1700) married Hannah, daughter of
Rev. Joshua Moody. He served as constable of Boston in 1699 ; fireward for several
years; tithing-man in 1703; surveyor in 1705; overseer of the poor in 171 1 and 17 12,
and selectman in 17 14, declining a re-election in 17 15. He was a captain of militia;
major of the Boston regiment in April, 1729, and, May 30, 1733, became its colonel,
with Jacob Wendell (1733) as lieutenant- colonel and Samuel Sewall (17 18) as major.
He was also second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1702, lieutenant in 17 11, and
its captain in 17 14 and 1729. On the 5th of March, 1692, Edward Winslow and his
wife, Hannah, united with the Old South Church. He became sheriff of Suffolk County,
Dec. 12, 1728, and served until Oct. 20, 1743, when he was appointed judge of the
inferior Court of Common Pleas, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William
Dudley, Aug. 10, 1743, which position he retained until his decease in December, 1753,
at the age of eighty-five years.
Peter Wyer (1700), of Boston, son of Peter and Elizabeth Weare, of Boston, was
bom Nov. 28, 1682. In the Boston records his name is variously spelled, viz., Weare,
Wear, Wyer, Ware, Wier, Wire, Wirer, etc.
Peter Weare (1700) held a town office in 1695 and 1696 ; was chosen constable-in
1706, but he declined to accept the office, and served as fence- viewer in 1699, 1700-4,
1 7 10-3, and 1 7 18.
May 12, 1702, Peter Wire (Weare) (1700) was chosen constable, but, pleading his
being sworn to the office of fence-viewer, he was excused by the town, and Mr. Edward
Oakes (1706) was chosen in his place.
In 1 7 1 3, Daniel Oliver reported to the selectmen of Boston that he had sold the old
house then standing on John Matthews's land to Peter Wear (1700) for three pounds, to
be paid in work.
He died Dec. 24, 1722.
In the book of records of the Artillery Company is given the following revision of
the By-Laws of 1657, viz. : —
" Orders made and agreed upon by the Artillery Company in Boston, Septem-
ber 2d, 1700.
"Voted, nemine contradicente,
" Whereas the Ancient and Honorable Company of the Artillery of the Massachu-
setts have had several powers and privileges for their encouragement granted by several
General Courts, under which they continued long a nursery for training up soldiers in
Military discipline capable for, and that have been improved in service for the King and
Country, which company of later years has been under some decays, which, if not timely
remedied, may be of ill consequence : We, therefore, the successors of the ancient
Peter Wyer (1700). Authority: Boston friend and Carpenter, Peter Weare, but found him
Records. gone to h. He expired about one a-clock in the
'* Aug 7. 1 707 Peter Weare set up the Sione Morning. He was quiet, minded his own business.
Post to shew a MUe from the Town-House ends." eat his own Bread, was rt»/i^««»i<?rf^itf,/rjfrtfy?</<p,
-- Sewall Papers^ Vol. 11,^ p. 193. about 73 yean old,** ^ Setvall Papers, Vol, II L,
"[>722] Tuesday, Dec. 25. . . . Visited my old /. 316.
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members and first beginners of said Company, have revised our former grants and
orders, and considered what thereof are not at present so proper for us, and what may
be further done for encouragement of said Company, have drawn from the whole what
we are of opinion may suit our present circumstances and humbly offer the same for
further confirmation and allowance.
" Imprimis, That the successors of Robert Keayne, Merchant, Nathaniel Duncan,
Merchant, Robert Sedgwick, Gentleman, and William Spencer, Merchant, and such as
are by them admitted into the Artillery Company, are declared and allowed to be the
present members of said Company, and such as from time to time they shall admit, shall
enjoy the privileges and grants that have been, or that may be given and allowed to
them, and as they have been, so shall continue to be called The Military Company of
the Massachusetts.
" 2ly. That the greater number of them upon the usual day of Election of Officers
shall have liberty to choose their Captain, Lieutenant and Ensign, and other Officers ;
the three chief officers to be allowed by the Governor, or in his absence the Lieutenant
Governor for the time being.
" 3ly. That the said Cdmpany, or major part of them, have liberty and power to
make orders for the better managing their Military affairs, which shall be of force when
allowed by the Governor, &c.
" 4ly. That they may appoint an officer to levy any fines they shall impose upon one
of their own Company for breach of any such orders, so the same exceed not Twenty
shillings for one offence.
" 5ly. That said Company shall have liberty to assemble themselves for their Military
exercise in any neighboring town at their discretion.
" 61y. It is further ordered by the Company, if any be chosen to any office in the
Company, and have not before borne a like or higher office in this Company, and shall
refuse to hold the office he is chosen unto, he so far slighting the Company, shall pay
what arrears he is behind to the Company, and have his name put out of the Company
Roll, and no longer be acknowledged a member of the Company.
" 7ly. It is further ordered, that if any shall neglect to appear in their arms four
training days together and not give an account of it to the satisfaction of the Company,
he shall pay to the Company what is due for fines, and have his name put out of the
Roll, and no more be accounted a member of the Company.
" Sly. That the Clerk shall every training day bring the Book of the Company's
orders into the field, that it may be there, not only to call over the Company, but to
enter any that are admitted, and to enter any Orders that shall be made.
" 9ly. That the Clerk without any further order shall have full power to distrain
for any fines due to the Company that shall be unpaid one month after they are due.
" loly. It is further ordered, that the Clerk's accounts yearly, shall after the day
of Election, and before the next training day in September, be audited by those that
were the Commission officers the year before, with the Captain and Clerk new chosen ;
that the accounts may be delivered into the new Clerk's hands.
" Illy. That a perfect List shall be taken of the Members of the Company, and
being perfected, shall be called over every training day.
" i2ly. That hereafter the training days shall be annually, the Election day being
the first Monday in June, the first Monday in September, the afternoon of the first
Monday in October, the afternoon of the first Monday in April, and the whole day on
the first Monday in May.
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" i3ly. That the Drummers beat in season each training day, and be at the place
of parade the whole days at eight of the clock in the morning, and on the half days at
one, on the penalty of two shillings sixpence fine, to be paid to the Clerk for the* use
of the Company, and the Sergeants to appear at the place of parade, before nine of the
clock on the whole days, and by two on the half days, on the penalty of one shilling to
be paid as aforesaid ; and every soldier that appears not at the place of parade, ready
to be drawn up by nine in the morning on the whole days, and by two on the half days,
shall pay sixpence, unless his excuse be allowed by the Company.
" i4ly. That every Soldier belonging to the Company, not under obligation to any
of the Companies of Militia in Boston, shall for every day he omits, or neglects, to
appear in arms in said Company, pay one shilling fine, and the officers of the other
Companies in Boston, that do, or may belong to this Company, shall be liable to the
like fine.
" i5ly. It is further agreed, not only by former grants, but with the consent of
the several Commanders of the Militia of Boston, that out of the several Companies
of the town of Boston, there may be listed forty Soldiers^ and no more, belonging to
said Companies, which shall be excused from any fine or penalty on common trainings ;
always provided they appear on each of the Artillery training days, or for default to pay
six shillings fine for the use of the Company.
" i61y. That every one that is admitted into the Company, at his listing, shall not
pay less than one shilling entrance money to the Clerk, towards bearing the charge of
the Company.
"lyly. That if any of i\it forty persons that shall be accepted by the Company,
and are excused from common trainings, be chosen into any place that excuses them
from training in the other Military Companies, they shall then, if they continue in the
Artillery Company, be no longer under the penalty of six shillings for non-appearance,
but liable to the fine of one shilling, as others under the like circumstances, and that
others may be admitted in their room to make up the number of forty, as aforesaid.
" I Sly. That upon reasonable request of any member of the Company, they may
have their dismission granted.
" iQly. That such as now, or hereafter, shall be accounted members of the said
Company, shall subscribe to these Articles, the further to oblige themselves to the
Clerk's power, ex officio, of distraining for fines, that any shall neglect or refuse to pay."
Following the above, in the records of the Artillery Company, are lists of those
Artillery soldiers that were under the fine of twelve pence for non-appearance, and of
the militia soldiers who were under fine of sixpence for non-appearance, all of whom
had subscribed to the above articles. These lists were made out from 1705 to — probably
— 1773, and will be given under their respective dates.
The record of the Artiller)* Company for the year 1700 is as follows : —
"April 1*' 1700. The Artillery Company met and chose the Rev*d Mr Benjamin
Wadsworth to preach the next Election sermon and desired Lt. Col. Penn Townsend
[1674], Maj. John Walley [167 1], Capt. Nathaniel Byfield [1679], and Mr. Thomas
Hutchinson [1694] to acquaint him with it and to desire it of him. Accepted by him.
"June 3** 1700. Being the anniversary Election day, the Rev'd Mr. Benjamin
Wadsworth preached from Isaiah iii. 2**."
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Rev. Benjamin Wadsworth, of Boston, was the preacher of the election sermon to
the Artillery Company in 1 700. He was a son of Capt. Samuel and Abigail Wadsworth,
of Milton; was born in 1669. His father, Samuel, was killed by the Indians in April,
1676, when leading his company to the relief of SudburyJ Timothy Wadsworth (1691),
of Boston, was a brother of Rev. Benjamin Wadsworth. The latter graduated at Harvard
College in 1690, and devoted three years to the study of theology. He was invited,
in November, 1693, to become assistant teacher in the First Church in Boston. He
accepted, and continued in this office until Sept. 8, 1696, when he became pastor of
the church.
After the death of President Leverett (1704), in 1724, there was difficulty in
obtaining a suitable successor; and in June, 1725, Mr. Wadsworth was invited to the
vacant chair. He finally concluded to accept, but continued to preach " in his turn "
to his former parish, even after his removal to Cambridge. He was inaugurated
president of Harvard College, July 7, 1725. Not long after he entered upon his duties
his health became impaired, and during the rest of his life was ah invalid. He died
March 12, 1737, in the sixty-eighth year of his age and twelfth of his presidency. He
delivered a sermon on the death of President Leverett (1704), which was printed.
The officers elected were : Samuel Sewall (1679), captain; Thomas
J VQ J "2. Hutchinson (1694), lieutenant; ThomasSavage (1693), ensign. Thomas
' Fitch (1700) was first sergeant; Oliver Noyes (1699), second sergeant;
Habijah Savage (1699), third sergeant; Charles Chauncy (1699), fourth sergeant;
Robert Gibbs (1692), clerk, and Samuel Marion (1691), drummer.
The following extracts concerning the trainings during the year 1 701-2 are frdtei
the diary of the commander. Judge Sewall (1679) • —
"Monday, June 2, 1701. Mr. Pemberton preaches the Artillery Sermon, from
Luke 3-14. Dine at Monk's. Because of the Rain and Mist, this day, the election is
made upon the Town-house, Sewall, Capt. ; Tho. Hutchinson Lieut ; Tho Savage Jun.
Ensign ; Tho. Fitch, i Sergt ; Oliver Noyes, 2 ; Hab. Savage, 3 ; Charles Chauncey 4.
Caird down the Council out of the Chamber, set their chairs below ; Col. Pynchon gave
the Staves and Ensign. I said was surprised to see they had mistaken a sorry pruning
Hook for a Military Spear; but paid such a deference to the Company that would
rather run the venture of exposing my own inability, than give any occasion to suspect
I slighted their call. To Sergt Fitch, Doubted not but if I could give any thing tolerable
words of command, he would mend them in a vigorous and speedy performance ; was
glad of so good a Hand to me and the Company (Mr. Noyes abroad in the Gaily). To
Hab. S. The savages are souldiers ex Traduce; in imitation of his honr*d father. Uncle,
and Grandfather, hop*d for worthy performances from him. To Ch Chauncy, Had such
a honor for your Grandfather and father, that was glad was join'd with me in this
Relation. Drew out before Mr. Ushers, gave 3 Volleys. Drew into the Town-house
Rev. Benjamin Wadsworth. Authorities: ' The spot on which he fell is marked by a
Funeral sermons by Sewall, Appleton, and Wiggles- memorial which his son, Rev. Benjamin, in after life
worth, on Mr. Wadsworth's death; Pierce's and caused to be erected.
Quincy*s Hists. of Harv. Coll.; Sprague*s Annals of
American Pulpit; Emerson's Hist, of First Church;
Teele's Hist, of Milton.
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again ; sent Sergt Chauncy for Mr. Pemberton, who said he was glad to see the staff in
my hand ; pray'd with us. Had the company to my house, treated them with bread,
Beer, wine Sillibub. — They ordered Capt Checkly and me to Thank Mr. Pemberton for
his Sermon, which we did on Tuesday, desiring a copy
"Monday Oct. 6, 170c. Very pleasant fair Wether; Artillery trains in the After-
noon. March with the Company to the Elms ; Go to prayer, March down and Shoot at
a Mark. Mr. Gushing, I think was the first that hit it, Mr. Gerrish twice, Mr. Fitch,
Chauncy, and the Ensign of the Officers. By far most missed, as I did for the first.
Were much contented with the exercise. Led them to the Trees agen, performed some
facings and Doublings. Drew them together ; propounded questions about the Colours ;
twas voted very freely and fully. I informed the Company I was told the Company's
Halberds &c were borrowed ; I understood the Leading staff was so, and therefore ask'd
their Acceptance of a Half- Pike, which they very kindly did; I delivered it to Mr. Gibbs
for their use.
" They would needs give me a volley, in token of their Respect on this occasion.
The Pike will, I supose, stand me in fourty shillings, being headed and shod with Silver :
Has this Motto fairly engraven : ^Agmen Massachusettense est in tutelam Sponsor Agni
Uxoris, 1701.*^
" The Ix)rd help us to answer the Profession. Were treated by the Ensign in a
fair chamber. Gave a very handsome Volley at Lodging the Colours. The Training
in Sept was a very fair day, so was this. . . .
" May 4, 1702. Artillery Com^^hy Tfalfii'^. ~i fit the Afternoon went into the Comon ;
Major Hobby, Will. Dumer, Ned jiiijpjiinso^ i)ifyiii Williams and another. Listed. Major
Hobby was introduced by Col Hutchinson, He'ind I vouched for him. Mr. Elisha
Cooke Jun mov*d to be dismissed, which when he lad paid his Arrears, was granted by
Vote with a Hiss. Went to P(4i^r4s t^l^a^^^W th^ Rain. March'd out and shot at a
Mark. Before they began I tbldthe'€omp»"i"that J had call'd them to shoot in October,
and had not my self hit the Butt ; I was willing to bring myself under a small Fine,
such as a single Justice might set ; and it should be to him who made the best Shott.
Mr. Gerrish and Ensign John Noyes were the competitors. At Pollards, by a Brass
Rule, Ens. Noyes*s Shot was found to be two inches and a half nearer the centre than
Mr. John Gerrishes ; His was on the right side of the Neck ; Ensign Noyes's on the
Bowels a little on the Left and but very little more than G. on the Right of the middle
Line. When I had heard what could be heard on both sides, I Judged for Ensign
Noyes, and gave him a Silver cup I had provided engraven — May 4. 1702. Euphratem
Siccare potes. Telling him, it was in Token of the value I had for that virtue in others,
which I myself could not attain to. March 'd into Comon and concluded with Pray*r.
Pray'd in the morn on the Townhouse, Praying for the Churches by Name. After
Diner, We Sung four staves of the 68"* PS. viz, first Part and the 9 and lo*** verses of
the 2** with regard to the plentifull Rain on the i and 2 May and now, after great
Drought; Mr. Dering mov*d we might sing. Some objected against our singing so
much ; I answered, Twas but Four Deep. Were treated at Major Savages."
According to the Boston town records, William Pollard, father of Jonathan (1700),
was licensed to keep a house of entertainment in Boston. After his decease, his
widow, Ann Pollard, was thus licensed. From her deposition, given Dec. 11, 171 1, we
' Though the half-pike, with its staff, above ferrule is still in the archives of the Ancient and
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learn that William Pollard occupied and improved a certain parcel of land at the bottom
of the Common, on the westerly side, with the sea southwest; that the owner (Pepys)
built a house thereon which William Pollard occupied for fourteen years, and that
William Blackstone used frequently to resort thereto.^ It was to this house, probably,
that the Company went to avoid the rain. Major Savage's place where they were
treated was probably his distillery.
The first book printed in this country on military discipline was written by Nicholas
Boone, of Boston. He was a celebrated bookseller, and sold his wares at " the sign of
the Bible, in Cornhill, over against the Old Meeting House." He was also the first
publisher of the Boston NciuS'Lcttery the first newspaper printed in the colonies. It is
not generally known that Mr. Boone ever appeared before the public as an author. The
title of the book is : " Military Discipline \ the Complete Souldier, and Expert Artillery-
man, &c. &c. To which is added the Military Laws of the Province of Massachusetts
Bay. i6mo. Boston : Printed for and sold by Nicholas Boone, over against the Old
Church. 1701."
Samuel Clough (1694) published, this year, the first number of his "New England
Almanack." It was printed by B. Green and J. Allen (1694), and was sold by Samuel
Phillips (1693) "at the Brick Shop." A new departure was made by the author, in
noting upon the calendar pages, " Brief observations of the most noted things happen-
ing in Boston since its first settlement."
The members recruited in 1701 were: Francis Clarke, John Cookson, George
Driver, Thomas Foster, Thomas Godfrey, Christopher Myngs, Nathaniel Oliver, Jr.,
Antipas Torrey.
Francis Clarke (i 701), of Boston, was elected a constable of Boston in 1702, but
declined. He served the town as overseer of the poor in 1706 and 1707, and as select-
man in 1 7 12 and 17 13. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1704.
The command of Brig.-Gen. Hill, destined for the capture of Canada in 171 1,
tarried on its way from England, and went into camp on Noddles Island. There was a
scarcity of provisions. The general and Admiral Walker applied to Capt Belcher, the
father of Gov. Belcher, to aid them in procuring the necessary rations. He declined.
Application was then made to Andrew Faneuil, who undertook the task, but was
obstructed by the merchants ; whereupon the Governor issued an " order for searching
for provisions," and William Clarke (1703) and Francis Clarke (1702) were selected as
"searchers." Four weeks after, July 30, the expedition left Boston only to meet a
terrific storm, which wrecked nine of its ships, and occasioned the loss of nine hun-
dred men.
John Cookson (1701), gunsmith, of Boston, was elected constable in 1705, but
declined, and served as tithing-man in 1706, 1715, and 1718. June 20, 1711, the select-
men signed a lease to Messrs. Richard Proctor (1699) and John Cookson (1701), "of
the liberty and benefit of sweeping Chimnyes for 7 year from June i*' Cur't" In
1 7 14, the above-named contractors were authorized to prosecute those who swept chim-
neys contrary to town by-laws. On the 24th of January, 1715-6, the business seems to
Francis Clarke (1701). Authorities: Bos- John Cookson (1701). AuTHORrrv: Boston
ton Records; Province Laws, Vol. VII. Records.
' Suffolk Deeds, Liber 26, folio S4.
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have been divided, and the partnership dissolved. On that day, the selectmen approved
of Mr. Cookson's (1701) negro man, named Tobie, to be employed by him for sweeping
chimneys. Also, "Messrs Richard Proctor [1699] & John Cookson [1701] being
present together with the Selectmen have agreed that the s'd Mr. Cooksons [1701] care
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Nathaniel Oliver (1701) was a captain in the militia of Boston, fourth sergeant of
the Artillery Company in 1703, and its lieutenant in 17 17. He died at Chelsea, Jan.
I, 1769.
Antipas Toirey (i7oO-
The record of the Artillery Company for 1701 is as follows : —
"April 7**» 1 701. The Artillery Company met and chose the Rev'd Mr. Ebenezer
Pemberton to preach the next Election Sermon, and desired the Commissioned officers
to request him to preach. Accepted by him.
"June 2* 1701. Being the anniversary Election day, the Rev*d Mr Ebenezer
Pemberton preached from Luke iii. 14.
"October 6 1701. Voted by the Artillery Company, that every Person belonging
to this Company shall pay two shillings for the paying for Colours, the residue of the
money to be for the use of the Company.
" Captain Samuel Sewall presented this Company, this day, with a Half Pike, with
a Silver head and ferril at the butt end, with this Inscription on the ferrel, viz* : Agmen
Massachusetensae est in tutelam Sponsae Agni Uxoris, 1701."
Rev. Ebenezer Pemberton, the preacher before the Company in 1701, son of James
Pemberton, of Newbury, was born Feb. 3, 1672, graduated at Harvard College in 1691,
and was ordained as colleague by the Old South, in Boston, Aug. 28, 1700. Here he
continued to labor, at first as colleague with Rev. Samuel VVillard, who delivered the
Artillery sermon in 1676, during the remainder of his life. He preached his last sermon
Jan. 20, 1 71 7. Mr. Pemberton died Feb. 23, 1717, aged forty-five years.
June 12, 1 70 1, Mr. Pemberton married Mrs. Mary Clark, who afterward was married
to Henry Lloyd (1703), of Lloyd's Neck, R. I. He delivered a sermon on the death
of Hon. John Walley (1671), which was printed. Dr. Sewall said in his sermon,
occasioned by the death of Mr. Pemberton, he " is justly celebrated as a great scholar,
an excellent divine, and a good Christian."
His brother, Benjamin, joined the Artillery Company in 1 707.
The officers blected were: Charles Hobby (1702), captain;
J TQ2" ^, Zechariah Tuttle (1697), lieutenant; Adam Winthrop (1694), ensign.
' ^ William Keen (1692) was first sergeant; Edward Winslow (1700),
second sergeant; John Gerrish (1700), third sergeant; Edward Hutchinson (1702),
fourth sergeant; Christopher Myngs (1701), clerk, and Samuel Marion (i 691), drummer.
Richard, Earl of Bellomont, who as Governor of the colony arrived in Boston May
26, 1699, went to New York in May, 1700, and died the sth of March following.
Lieut.-Gov. William Stoughton, son of Lieut.-Col. Israel Stoughton (1637), of Dor-
chester, became acting Governor in May, 1700, and held that office until his decease,
July 7, 1 70 1. For nearly a year, the duties of Governor devolved upon the council.
June II, 1702, Joseph Dudley (1677) arrived in Boston on the frigate "Centurion,"
Rev. Ebenezer Pemberton. Authorities: Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Hill's Hist
Sewdl's and Colinan*s sermons on his decease; of Old South Church.
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seer of the Poor, &c, and by the Government as Captain of our south and north batteries,
overseer of the building of Castle William, with Col. Romer, director and overseer of
the fortifications on the Neck, and of the building our Light-house, and as a Justice of
the Peace. He had likewise served as a member of the Hon. House of Representatives
in the time of the Non-resident Act ; and he discharged the duty of every employment
with singular wisdom, diligence and fidelity ; and was esteemed among us as a pattern of
every grace and virtue, a true and sincere lover of his country, and who took a singular
pleasure in being useful to all about him."
Capt. Clarke (1702) held many offices in the town of Boston, and served on many
special committees appointed for various purposes. He was a surveyor of highways in
1699 and 1704; assessor in 1706 and 171 1 ; collector of rates in 17 12 and 1713 ; moder-
ator of town meeting in 1707; overseer of the poor from 17 15 to 1732 inclusive;
selectman in 1700-7, 1709, and 17 10, and was representative to the General Court in
1700. His name first appears on the town records of Boston, March 13, 1692-3, when
he was elected constable of the town.
As early as 1697-8 he was identified with the town's defence. May 4, 1698, the
town voted that "any two of the Committee, namely. Col. Elisha Hutchinson [1670]
Capt Samson Stoddard, and Capt Timo Clark [1702] shall have power to draw of the
500^* voted by the town for the fortifications." In 1704, with four members of the Artil-
lery Company, he was appointed a committee to review and advise about the repairs of
the fortifications of the town; in 1709, he was one of a committee to repair the plat-
forms and carriages at the South Battery; in 17 11, he, with four others, was chosen to
make a line of defence across the Neck, and plant "a convenient number of Great
guns in said line of defence"; in 17 18, he, with others, was empowered to repair the
North Battery, and to consider the advisability of erecting a battery at the end of Long
Wharf, and in 1721, he, with others, was authorized to make thorough repairs of the
North and South batteries. The powder owned by the town was for a long time in his
care. April 28, 1701, it was ordered by the selectmen that Capt. Clarke (1702) be
allowed four pounds sixteen shillings, for thirty-two days' service as representative.
King William HL died March 8, 1 701-2, and Anne, daughter of King James IL,
was proclaimed Queen. May 28, 1702, of that year, the news reached Boston, and the
council ordered a salute of twenty-one guns to be fired. The order of the council was
directed to Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702), and provided that twenty-one pieces of
ordnance should be discharged from the fort under his command. March 9, 1 701-2,
according to the Boston town records, " Capt Timothy Clark is chosen Cannoneer."
May 28, 1 7 17, Gov. Shute issued the following order : —
"To Capt. Clarke. This being his Majesties Birth Day, you are hereby required to
discharge the Guns upon the Batery's under your command, after you hear the Cannons
at the Castle are Discharged.
" (Signed) Samll Shute."
He resided on what is now Summer Street, Boston. In 1708, the selectmen
ordered that " the Street Leading Easterly from Doctor Okes his Corner in Newbery
[Washington] Street passing by the dwelling House of Capt Timo Clark, extending to
ye Sea," should be known as Summer Street. He was one of the founders of Brattle
Street Church. He died June 13, 1737, aged eighty years.
He was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1706.
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William Dummer (1702), of Boston, son of Capt. Jeremiah Dummer (1671), was
born in Boston in 1677, and married, April 26, 1714, Catharine, bom Jan. 5, 1690, a
daughter of Gov. Joseph Dudley (1677). He was a constable of the town of Boston in
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From this time (1739) until his decease, he resided in Newbury, Mass., having
retired to his ancestral home, " living for the most part in retirement, but always db-
pensing a generous hospitality, and indulging his generous instincts by benefactions, of
which the foimdation of the Byfield (Dummer) academy was the most important and
lasting." He died Oct. 10, 1761. He never sustained any office in the militia, but was
captain of the Artillery Company in 17 19, while lieutenant-governor. He bequeathed
two hundred pounds to Harvard College, also the income of one hundred pounds
sterling to the two HoUis professors in Harvard College, to be equally divided between
them, and fifty pounds sterling to be laid out in books for the library.
Dummer Academy (Byfield parish), Newbury, is his best monument. He gave his
dwelling-house and farm in Newbury to three trustees, the rents and profits of which
were to be employed in erecting a school-house and in supporting a master. A building
was erected in 1762, and the school opened. For the first seventy years of this school,
its yearly average of students was twenty-one. Its roll of students, as they have been
regarded, useful and influential, in the varied walks of life, is one of which any institution
of learning might well be proud. Dummer Academy is still a flourishing institution.
" His house in Boston was in Nassau Street, afterward owned by Mr. Powell." He
was a member of Hollis Street Church, and one of the contributors to build its meeting-
house. Dr. Byles, pastor of that church from its foundation, in 1732, until 1777, preached
the funeral sermon, which was printed. The following is from the appendix of the
sermon : —
"Boston, Oct loth 1761. Departed this life, aged 83, the Hon. William Dummer,
Esqr [1702], and on the 16*** his funeral was attended with every mark of respect due
to so eminent a person. Scarce any one ever passed this life with a more unspotted
character or performed its various duties with more universal esteem. In the gayest
scenes of youth, he was preserved from the destructive paths of vice ; and in maturer
age, was a shining example of the most amiable virtues. The wise, the incorrupt and
successful administration of Mr. Dummer [1702] will always be remembered with honor,
and considered as a pattern worthy the imitation of all future Governors ; — uninfluenced
by party prejudices — superior to all mercenary attachments, he discovered no passion
in his public character, but love to his country and fidelity to his royal master. He
retired to enjoy private life, with the approbation of a good conscience and the applause
of his country. In his domestic character, he appeared the affectionate husband, the
indulgent master, the benevolent friend. Inspired with a profound veneration of the
Supreme Being, — firmly attached to the religion of Jesus; he received its doctrines
with submission, attended its institutions with reverence, and practised its precepts with
uniformity. At his death, he left a great part of his estate to pious and charitable uses.
Having served his generation, by the will of God, he fell asleep in a joyful expectation
of a resurrection to eternal life."
1 " Funeral sermon on the Honorable William The principal events of Gov. Dummer*s term
Dummer Esq., Late Lieutenant Governor and Com- were the establishment of a linen manufactory in
mander in chief over the Province of the Massachu- the town, and the introduction of inoculation for the
setts Bay in New EngUmd, who died October 10. small-pox, during one of its periodical visits, by Dr.
1 761 aged 84 years. Text Ek:cle xii. 7.8: Subject Boylston.
* The Vanity of every man at his best estate.' " It Jeremiah Dmnmer, who wrote the able Defence
was printed by Green & Russell, in Boston, in of New England Charters, was the Governor*s
1761, pp. 27. brother. He died in London in 1739. — See Gen,
Mag., Ill,, 490, 554.
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Seth Dwight (1702), of Boston, son of Capt. Timothy and Anna (Flint) Dwight,
of Dedham, and uncle of Gen. Joseph Dwight (1734), of Hatfield and Stockbridge,
Mass., was born July 9, 1673. His wife, Abigail , is supposed to have been
Abigail Davis, as in his will he gave an annuity to his sister-in-law, Dorothy Davis.
Mrs. Abigail (Davis) Dwight died May 24, 17 19.
Seth Dwight (1702) was a shopkeeper, and sold china-ware. He left a valuable
estate, which he divided among his four brothers, except the annuity above-mentioned.
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that price each buyer to bring good bill ready changed & to cry thro' the Town on
thursday,"
On the 23d of December following, the selectmen " Ordered, That ye Town Clerk
do Endorss ye order to Mr Foy for 10 m Bread to be delivered to mr Calvin Galpine."
Dec. 28, 17 19, they "Ordered, That the Granary be Opened on Wednes-dayes and
Fry-dayes, and that on those dayes mr Calvin Galpine [1702] be directed to sell to ye
Inhabitants of this Town, (Excepting to the Comon Bakers) at the following Prizes,
vizt ; Indian at 31.9'* Rey at 51.0, wheat at 71.0. And that he cause Notice thereof be
given by Crying."
Calvin Galpine (1702) died in Boston, Nov. 27, 1729.
John George (1702) was a merchant, of Boston. He was a constable of the town
of Boston in 1695 ; selectman in 1701 and 1713 ; a tithing-man in 1711, and a member
of the Old South Church. He was on several special committees of the town, of which
the most important was to advise some proper method to prevent damage by the sea's
wasting away the Neck. This committee was composed of prominent citizens. He was
one of the thirty-one persons selected to draw up a charter of -incorporation for the
better government of the town in 1708, and was associated with Capt Oliver Noyes
(1699), John Gerrish (1700), and others, in the erection of Long Wharf.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of Boston, March 9, 17 12-3, the following was
introduced : —
"Whereas mr John George [1702] hath proposed to ye consideration of the Town
whether the Alms House ought not to be restored to its Primitive & Pious design, even
for ye reliefe of the necessitous, that they might Lead a quiet Peacable & Godly life
there, whereas *t is now made a Bridewell & House of Correction, which Obstructs many
Honest Poor Peoples going there for the designed Reliefe & Support, If therefore the
Town would Lay out Some Other place, and refitt the Alms House for the Comfortable
reception of the distressed it will be a great Act of Charity." The subject was referred
to a committee of ^ve persons, all of whom were members of the Artillery Company.
At a meeting of the selectmen, Oct. 16, 17 16, voted, " Liberty is granted to ye
Executors of Mr John George decease to Erect a Tomb for yt family in ye burying place
nigh unto ye Alms House."
His widow, Lydia (Lee) George, married, July 5, 17 15, Rev. Cotton Mather, pastor
of the Second Church, Boston.
Charies Hobby (1702), of Boston, son of ^illiam and Ann Hobby, of Boston, was
bom about 1665, and was married, but left m children. Mr. Hutchinson says (II.,
153) Sir Charles Hobby (1702) "had been knighted, as some said, for fortitude and
resolution at the time of the earthquake in Jamaica," in 1692 ; "others, for the further
consideration of ;^8oo sterling. Col. Hobby [1702] was a gay man, a free liver and of
very different behaviour from what one would have expected should have recommended
him to the clergy of New England." He was sent over to London with letters from
some of the ministers of New England to Sir William Ashurst, urging that he might be
John George (1702). AUTHORrry: Boston a good Christian, desirable osefull man. All the
Records. ministers had scarvs." — Sewall Papers.
"Nov 24,1714. Very cold day. Mr. George Charles Hobby (1702). AuTHORrriES: An-
[1702] laid in my Tomb till Madam George have nals of King's Chapel, p. 175; Savage's Gen. Diet;
an opportunity to build one. . . . Was a Well- Prov. Papers of N. H., Vol. III.; Boston Records;
accomplished merchant, and appears to have been Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1S42.
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appointed Governor in the place of Gov. Dudley (1677). Sir Charles (1702) did not
succeed, but returned to America, and died in 1715.
In 1710, he and Col. William Tailler (17 12) commanded the two Massachusetts
regiments which formed a part of the expedition against Port Royal. The expedition
was a success; Port Royal was besieged and captured, and in 171 1 Sir Charles (1702)
was appointed deputy-governor of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. He also accompanied
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until Dec. 29, 1731. He was reappointed to the same judgeship Oct. 27, 1740, filling a
vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Palmer (1702), and served in that office until
his decease. He was also judge of probate for Suffolk County in 1745, and for thirty
years was treasurer of Harvard College. He was elected moderator of the town meeting
in 1716, 1733, 1737, 1743-4, and 1746-7. He served on the most important special
committees, for many years auditing the town treasurer's accounts; serving on such
committees as "building a bridge to Noddles Island," "erecting three markets" (1733),
"best place for new fortifications" (1733), "rights of the inhabitants to Long Wharf"
(1736), "building workhouse" (1737), — which he turned over, completed, to the
town in 1739, — "retrenchment of town expenses" (1739), "by-laws for government
of workhouse" (1739), which are given in full in the record commissioner's report,
and served on the committee selected to return thanks to Peter Faneuil for his gift to
the town in 1742. In 1 718, he acted with Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702) and three others
in considering the plan of erecting a battery on Long Wharf and repairing the North
Battery. •
On the twenty-ninth day of April, 17 19, the town voted, "The Thanks of this
Town unto the doners of the Two North School Houses, vizt: The Hon"* Thomas
Hutchinson Esq [1694] for the Gramer School-house. And ye S** mr Thoms Hutch-
inson [1694] and also Edward Hutchinson [1702] Esqrs for ye Writing Sch. House."
In 1728, April I, Edward Hutchinson (1702) was one of a committee of two,
appointed by the town, " To Take Care of the Great Artillery and all the Stores at the
South Battery and secure them."
He was a captain in the Boston militia, afterward major, becoming lieutenant-
colonel in 1 71 7, and colonel in 1729. He resigned active duty in 1733, at the age of
fifty-five years. He was appointed fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1702;
was elected ensign in 171 1, lieutenant in 1713, and its captain in 1717, 1724, and 1730.
He continued his active interest in the Company until his decease.
He was a warm friend of the public schools, and was often invited to visit them.
His last service to the town recorded in the town books was his visiting, with clergy and
others, the schools of Boston, on the twenty-second day of June, 1751.
He died March 16, 1752, and his will was proved April 24, 1752. He left three
children, viz. : Edward, who graduated at Harvard College in 1748, lived a great invalid
for many years, and died unmarried; Sarah, who lived to old age unmarried, and
Elizabeth, who married in 1751 the Rev. Nathaniel Robbins (preacher of the Artillery
sermon in 1772), who were the parents of Edward Hutchinson Robbins. The latter
graduated at Harvard College in 1775, was speaker of the House of Representatives,
judge of probate for the county of Norfolk, and also lieutenant-governor.
William Keen (1702), a "Taylor," of Boston, joined the Artillery Company in 1692.
He had a wife, Jane, and children were bom to them in Boston. He held a minor town
office from 1694 to 1707, except four years. He was one of the early members of
Brattle Street Church (1699), ^^^ ^^ ^^^ sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1702.
Feb. 23, 1701-2, the selectmen "granted unto Mr. William Keen to build over the
town's property in the alley between his land and Mr. Thomas Fitch [1700], his house,
said building not to be less than nine foot high from the ground and under said building
the passage to be kept open and free for common passage, said Keen to pave the same
William Keen (1702). AuTHORrrY: Boston Records.
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with stone and to pay to the town treasurer sixpence per annum as acknowledgment."
In 1703, Mr. Keen (1702) built a new house on the site of the former house, and
encroached somewhat upon the alley, which called for an order by the selectmen. In
1710, April 24, a fence which was placed in Pierce's Alley by Mr. Keen (1702) and
Barrat Dyer (171 1) was caused by the selectmen to be removed. Pierce's Alley ran,
in 1732, from King Street into Corn Market ; now it is Change Avenue, from State Street
to Faneuil Hall Square.
Edward Lyde (1702), merchant, of Boston^ son of Edward and Mary (Wheel-
wright) Lyde, married, Nov. 29, 1694, Susanna, daughter of Capt. George Curwen, of
Salem, and, for his second wife, married, Oct. 22, 1696, Deborah, daughter of Hon.
Nathaniel Byfield (1679). His third wife was Catherine Brinley. Edward Lyde, Sr.,
dying before 1663, his widow married, in October, 1667, Theodore Atkinson (1664).
Edward Lyde, Jr. (1702), first rented, and, in 1 701-2, purchased of William Tailler
(17 1 2) the house on the west comer of Elm and Hanover streets. In 1708, the select-
men ordered that " the the way Leading from mr Pemberton's Comer at ye end of Dock
Square to Justice Lyds Corner in Hanover Street" should be called "Wings Lane."
Previous to that time, it had been called Hudson's Lane, out of respect to William
Hudson (1640), but in 1799 the present name, Elm Street, was given to it.
Edward Lyde (1702) was elected an assessor of Boston in 1708, and an overseer of
the poor in 17 15. He was a prominent member of King's Chapel, and held the office of
warden in 1701, 1702, and 1703. He was appointed a judge of the inferior Court of Com-
mon Pleas for Suffolk County, Dec. 9, 1715, and served until March 20, 1722-3, when he
was superseded by Edward Hutchinson (1702). He was also appointed justice of the
peace, Dec. 9, 17 15. He died May 11, 1724.
Edward Marty n (1702), merchant, of Boston, son of Michael and Susanna Martyn,
was born July 12, 1665. By wife, Sarah, he had several children bom in Boston prior to
1700. In 1 7 15, he married Sarah, the daughter of Rev. John Bamard, who delivered
the Artillery election sermon in 1718. He was tithing-man for the second militia com-
pany in 1694, and held various offices, as assessor in 1707, 1708, 17 12, and 1714 ; select-
man in 1710; overseer of the poor in 17 12, 1715, and,i7i6; fireward in 171 1 and 1712 ;
auditor in 171 1 and 1713 ; also served on important special committees.
March 12, 1710-1, the town chose Mr. Timothy Thomton (i 691), Capt. Thomas
Hutchinson (1694), and Capt. Edward Martyn (1702), to purchase land convenient for
the enlargement of the North burying-place. Aug. 13, 17 17, the selectmen granted
liberty to Capt Edward Martyn (1702) to make a tomb in the new range of tombs in the
North burying-place, and, in August following, the selectmen voted that Capt. John
Fairwether be appointed fireward in the place of Capt. Edward Martyn (1702),
deceased. In Copp's Hill and Burying-Ground, by Edward MacDonald, superintendent,
Edward Lyde (1702). AirrHORrriES: New "[1717-8] Febr 5. Capt Edward Martyn dyed
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1857, 1863; Annals of this day about 11 a. M. . . . Febr 11. Went to the
King's Chapel, p. 178; Boston Records. burying of Capt Martyn at the North in one of the
•'May II, 1724. Judge Lyde died this mom- New Tombs." — Stwall Papers, Vol. I 11^ pp, 165,
ing, after a long time of Distraction." — Sewall 168.
Papers, Vol. Ill,, p, 337. The Nezvs-LeUer says Capt. Martyn was in
Edward Martyn (1702). Authorities: Bos- his fifty-third year, and that his military company
ton Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Com- attended his funeral,
pany, Ed. 1842.
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we are told, "The first stone on the right of the Hull Street entrance is a stone bearing
a coat of arms, in memory of Edward Martyn."
He was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1710, lieutenant in 17 12, and captain
in 17 15. He resided on Hanover Street, near Richmond.
By a will, dated May i, 171 7, he gives the income of all his estate to his wife, to
bring up his children, making the special bequests of " ten pounds to the North Church
to buy a piece of plate," and " twenty pounds to be distributed to the poor of the
flock."
Mr. Whitman (18 10) says, "His tomb. No. 10, Copp's Hill, is now called Martyn*s
tomb," wherein his remains were deposited, Feb. 11, 1 717-8.
John Mice (1702), merchant, of Boston, came to Boston about 1686. On the
twentieth day of August, 1689, he married Mary, daughter of Capt. Thomas Brattle
(1675). He was elected constable of the town of Boston, March 9, 1690- 1, and was
chosen to assist in valuing the estates of the town, Dec. 29, 1707. He served as tithing-
man in 1711, 1716, and 1717, and as an.auditor of treasurer's accounts in 1713.
The salt-works were set up on the marshes, by the Neck, in 1695-6, and, in 17 16,
the original proprietors admitted John Mico (1702), with other members of the Artillery
Company, as partners.
He died in October, 1718 (was buried Oct. 16), and the inventory of his
estate, rendered the court in 1719, amounted to ;;^i 1,230 I^s. His widow (childless)
died Dec. 22, 1733.
Thomas Newton (1702), lawyer, of Boston, was born in England, June 10, 1660.
He came to Boston from New Hampshire in 1688, and was secretary of that province
until 1690. In the selectmen's records his name occurs, but in connection with his
business as attorney for the town. Oct. 22, 1692, he was appointed a justfce for the trial
of cases within the county of York. By the town records it appears he was elected a
constable March 13, 1703-4, but was excused from serving, and in 1708 was chosen one
of the committee of thirty-one to draw up a charter of incorporation for the town.
Dec. 24, 1715, he was appointed a justice of the peace for the county of Suffolk, and
July 19, 1720, was appointed attorney general of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, a
position which he held until his decease.
He was prosecuting attorney in the celebrated witch trials in 1692. Mr. Savage
remarks, " His opinion must have led to the cure of the infernal delusion, for in Jan-
uary, 1693, he wrote to Sir William Phips, the Governor, that of the fifty-two charged
at Salem [by] that court, the three convicts should have been acquitted like the rest."
The first number of the first newspaper published in North America, the News-
Letter^ Boston, April 24, 1704, informed its readers that "Thomas Newton, Esq. [1702],
is commissioned judge-deputy for the colony of Massachusetts."
He lived in Queen Street, now Court, was an Episcopalian, and signed the remon-
strance to the Queen against Dudley's (1677) arbitrary conduct as Governor. He died
May 28, 1721.
John Mioo (1702). Authorities: Descend- Chapel, pp. 117, 182; Washburn's Judicial Hist of
ants of Thomas Brattle; Boston Records. Mass.
" [1718] Oct 16. ... Go to the funeral of Mr. " Mr. Newton [1702], a new comer, was sworn,
John lA\coy — Sewall Paper s. Vol, IIL, /. 199. June 7. 1688. as an Attorney,** by Judge Scwall.—
Thomas Newton (1702;). AuTHORrriES : Bos- ScTvall's Diary,
ton Records; Eliot's Biog. Diet.; Annals of King's
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The News- Letter oi June 5, 1721, in announcing his decease says, "His Majesty's
Attorney General for Massachusetts Bay, Deputy Judge and Judge of the Admiralty ;
Comptroller of the Customs and for many years one of the chief lawyers of Boston.
He was bom in England, June loth, 1660, being Whitsunday and died at Portsmouth,
N. H., May 28, 1721 (Whitsunday), aged 60. He was educated in England, and
beloved, both there and here ; one who carried himself just and well in every station,
being affable, courteous and circumspect — of strict devotion towards God — exemplary
for family government as well as humanity to all. A lover of all good men and therefore
the mor§ lamented at his death. His funeral was attended by the Governor, his
Majesty's Council, with other principal gentlemen."
A tablet was placed on the walls of King's Chapel, in 1853, in memory of Thomas
Newton, Esq. (1702). It contains the following : —
"Sacred to the memory of | Thomas Newton Esquire, | One of the | Original
Founders of this Church, | A member of its first Vestry | In 1699. | And a warden | in
1704 I And afterwards: | Who died on the i8th June 172 1 | Aged 61 years. | — He
was many years one of the | Principal lawyers 'in the Province, | And filled various
places I Of honour and trust here ; | And at the time of his death | Was Attorney-
General, I Comptroller of the Customs, | And had been | A Judge of the Admiralty
Court. I He was a Gentleman of exalted virtues, | And greatly beloved, | And respected, |
Both in this Country | And in England, | Where he was bom and educated."
John Nichols (1702), merchant, of Boston, was a tithing-man in 1693, when
he was a member of Major Hutchinson's (1670) military company, and in 1705 and
1709. In 1695, he erected a dwelling-house in Boston, and on the 30th of September
of that year was summoned before the selectmen for obstructing the streets. Oct. 31,
1 709, the selectmen appointed him wharfinger of the town's wharf at the lower end of
Cross Street, now from Commercial Street to Endicott Street, " to collect and receive
wharfage for all goods or lumber landed or lying ther as is customary at other wharf es,"
etc., "he to be allowed one third part thereof for his care and service." May 19, 17 12,
the selectmen voted, that "in case Mr. John Nichols (1702) do effect the paving before
his land in Middle Street [now Hanover Street], the selectmen will pay its part." In
1 7 13, he was elected a viewer and sealer of cord-wood, and was re-elected in 17 14, 17 15,
and 1722. April 29, 1726, being continued in the same service, his assigned place
to view and seal wood was Wentworth's Wharf, the next north of Mill Creek. He
continued in this office at this place for some years, receiving twopence per cord for
his services.
Thomas Palmer (1702), merchant, of Boston, married, Jan. 29, 1696-7, Abigail
Hutchinson, — bom March 7, 1677, — daughter of Eliakim Hutchinson, of Boston, and
died Oct. 8, 1740. He was elected a constable March 11, 1695, but declined, paying the
usual fine. He became a prominent citizen, and though for years there was a difference
between himself and the town of Boston in regard to certain property near Dock Square,
yet he was an esteemed and useful citizen. He was one of the committee selected " to
John Nichols (1702). Authoritv: Boston Thomas Palmer (1702). Authorities: Bos-
Records, ton Records; Drake's Hist of Boston.
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visit the families of the town and to prevent disorders," in 1706-11, 1713, 1715, 1716,
and 1724. In 1707, the town placed the powder, kept to blow up buildings in case of
fire, in the care of Thomas Palmer (1702) and Thomas Fitch (1700). He was one
of the town auditing committee in 1704, 17 14, 17 18, 1 720-1, 1723-4, and 1726, and
an overseer of the poor from 1704 to 171 1 inclusive. In 172 1, he was elected one of
the five trustees to receive, invest, and manage the fifty thousand pounds of bills of credit
issued by the province, which constituted the proportion of Boston. He held the same
office until 1725, and probably longer. He was a councillor from 1724 to 1726, and
from 1730 to 1733.
John Foster (1679), j^^g^ o^ ^^^ Court of Common Pleas, died Feb. 9, 1710-1.
The Governor nominated for the vacancy, March 23, 1710-1, Thomas Brattle (1675),
but he was rejected by the council. The Governor, April 2, 17 11, nominated Samuel
Lynde (1691), but he, too, was rejected; but June 11, 171 1, Thomas Palmer (1702)
was nominated and confirmed as judge of the inferior Court of Common Pleas. He
held that office until his decease, Oct. 8, 1740, and on the 28th of the same month the
vacancy was filled by the appointment -of Col. Edward Hutchinson (1702).
In 1733, he was elected by the town one of a committee "to thmk of and assign
three suitable places for erecting markets," etc. With this movement Mr. Palmer
(1702) was prominently identified. The last time his name appears on the town
records is in connection with the meeting July 14, 1740, when he presented a petition,
signed by three hundred and forty citizens, asking for a special town meeting to
consider the generous offer of Peter Faneuil in regard to building at his own cost a
complete edifice for a market. The proposal was finally accepted by a vote of three
hundred and sixty-seven yeas and three hundred and sixty nays.
Feb. 27, 1720, the selectmen voted "That Tanners Lane be graveled for the con-
veniency of foot Passengers, Provided that Thomas Palmer Esq. [1702] (according to
his proposall) be at the charge of keeping up posts to defend the Same from Carts."
His warehouse was on Corn Market, which ran " From the Sun Tavern in Dock Square,
East, to Merchants Row" in 1732. He was one of the founders of Brattle Street
Church, 1699.
Lovet Sanders (1702).
Benjamin Simpson (1702), barber, of Boston, son of John and Abigail Simpson,
of Charlestown, was bom April 9, 1678, and settled in Boston. He was twice married,
to (i) Elizabeth , and (2) Hannah . In 1707, he bought of the heirs his
deceased father's house, and in 17 14 sold the same to P. Cutler. Administration on
his estate was granted to his widow, Hannah, in 1738.
He was clerk of the markets in 17 10 and 1725, and a tithing-man in 17 16 and 17 17.
At a meeting of the selectmen, March 29, 17 14, "Liberty is granted to Mr Benj Simpson
[1702] to Sett the windows of his Barbers Shop Ten inches into the Townes H. way on
ye two Sides of that his Shop wch he Hires of Mr. Sam*ll Bill, abutting on com hill &
on King Street in Boston." He united with the Old South Church, June 21, 1719,
and was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1709.
Benjamin Simpson (1702). Authorities: Boston Records; Wyman*s Charlestown Genealogies
and Estates.
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Thomas Smith (1702), merchant, of Boston, son of Thomas (1678) and Rebecca
Smith, of Boston, was bom May 13, 1678, and married, (i) May 9, 1701, Mary Corwin,
who died July 29, 1716, and, (2) April 30, 17 17, Sarah Oliver, sister of Nathaniel (1701).
He was elected scavenger in 171 1 and 1712, and overseer of the poor in 17 12, and
thereafter until 17 19. March 11, 17 17-8, he was chosen with Col. Thomas Fitch
(1700), Elisha Cooke (1699), Major Habijah Savage (1699), and Lieut-Col. Minot,
to " Consider and make report of Some Expedient for Securing the Marsh at the Lower
end of the Comon." From 17 13 to 1718, he is designated as "Capt." Thomas Smith
(1702) was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1705 ; ensign in 1713 ; lieutenant
in 1715, and captain in 1722. He joined the Old South Church, April 28, 171 7, and
was a benefactor of Harvard College.
Administration on his estate, which inventoried five thousand seven hundred and
forty-three pounds, was granted to his widow, Sarah, and son, March 23, 1742.
John Soames (1702), of Boston, son of John and Hannah Soames, was bom Jan.
14, 1680. His mother was a daughter of Samuel Shattuck, of Salem, "the happy mes-
senger of Charles H.," says Mr. Savage, " who brought the order to stop the execrable
policy of persecuting the Quakers."
John (1702) was of Quaker ancestry. The Society of Friends held meetings in
Boston as early as May 4, 1664, when those present were to be arrested by a warrant
from Edward Rawson, but the meeting was closed before the officers arrived. Edward
Wharton, the minister, was arrested at the house of Nicholas Upshall (1637), and was
whipped the next day. Their meetings, however, were held, and in 1694 a lot of
land was purchased on Brattle Street, and a meeting-house was built of brick. This
property was held for the society by six persons, one of whom was John Soames, Sr.
Isaac Spencer (1702), of Boston, son of Abraham and Abigail Spencer, was bom
March 17, 1678. His mother was Abigail (Atkinson) Spencer, daughter of Theodore
Atkinson (1644). He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1707. He was
chosen a constable of Boston, March 14, 1708-9, but refused to serve.
Simeon Stoddard, Jr. (1702), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of Ensign Simeon
Stoddard (1675), was bom in Boston, Aug. 20, 1682. Administration on the estate of
Simeon, Jr. (1702), was granted to Simeon, Sr. (1675), Sept. 26, 1706, "his son dying
near London." *
He became a member of the Old South Church, Jan. 25, 1 701-2.
Oliver Williams (1702), of Boston, son of Capt Nathaniel (1667) and Mary
Williams, and grandson of Lieut. Nathaniel (1644), was bom in Boston, Aug. 21, 1679.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1706.
Thomat Smith (1702). Authorities: Bos- page: "The Just Man's Prerogative, a sermon
ton Records; Descendants of Thomas Brattle, p. 55. preached privately Sept 27, 1706, on a Solemn
John Soames (1702). Authority: Drake's Occasion; for the Consolation of a Sorrowful Fam-
Hist. of Boston. ily, mourning over the Immature Death of a Pious
Itaao Spencer (1702). AuTHORrrY: Boston Son, viz, Mr Simeon Stoddard, who was found
Records, Barbarously Murdered, in Chelsea-Fields, near Ix>n-
Simeon Stoddard, Jr. {1702.) Authority: don. May 14, 1706. By S. Willard. . . . Boston
Stoddard Genealogy. N. E. l*rinted by B. Green. Sold by Nicholas
» In the library of the Massachusetts Historical Boone at his Shop, 1706." 10 mo., pp. 28.
Society there is a sermon with the following title-
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The record of the Artillery Company for 1702 is as follows : —
"April 6, 1702. The Artillery Company met and chose the Rev. Mr. Benjamin
Colman to preach the Election sermon the Commission Officers were desired to
request him. Accepted by him.
"May 4, 1702. At a meeting of the Artillery Company Mr. Elisha Cook Junr.
[1699] at his request was dismissed.
"June I, 1702. Col. Elisha Hutchinson [1670], Capt Samuel Sewall [1679],
Major Charles Hobby [1702], Lieut Zechariah Tuttle [1697], and Ensign Adam Win-
throp [1694] were chosen a committee to look after the 1000 acres of land laid out to
this Company and find a Tenant for it, if they can, and enquire where the other 500
acres may be found and make report of the whole the next Training day.
"Voted, That the former Captain, Samuel Sewall, Esq [1679], ^uid the new Captain,
Maj. Charles Hobby [1702], return thanks to the Rev'd Benjamin Colman for his
Sermon this day preached, and to desire a copy of it. The text preached from was
Hebrews xi. 33.
" There is belonging to the Artillery Company — i Leading Staff ; i half pike, Tipt
with Silver at both ends, presented by Captain Samuel Sewall, with this Inscription, viz :
Agmen Massachusetense est in Tutelam Sponsae Agni UxoriSy 1701. i flight of Colours
bought of Mr. William Clarke. Four Halberts, for which the Company paid £,^, 16. o."
Rev. Benjamin Colman delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1702.1 He was
bom at Boston, Oct. 16, 1673, being the son of William and Elizabeth Colman, who
came from London. Mr. Colman received his education at Harvard College, where
he graduated in 1692. He was a studious youth, but of a very infirm constitution.
Immediately after graduation he commenced preaching, but did not incline to settle
over a parish until he had gained wisdom by age and experience. Two years after
graduation he visited Europe, and it was supposed by his friends he would settle there.
" He suffered during the passage, the voyage being perilous, and the vessel being
attacked by an enemy, a French privateer, which captured them after a severe engage-
ment. Mr. Colman was on the .vessePs deck during the fight, and received unkind
usage from the enemy, on account of being a ' Protestant priest' When he was in
France, it was a satisfaction to the grinning multitude to insult a man who was an heretic,
and preached against the Pope of Rome. But in every place there are humane people,
who look with pity upon people in distress, and, among Christian nations, those who visit
the prisoner. They resist the spirit of bigotry, and oppose the demon of persecution,
whether clothed in the garb of a saint, or raging with the sword of violence. From
having a wisp of straw to lie upon in the gloomy vaults of a prison, Mr. Colman received
kindness from persons he never knew, and who only considered that he was a stranger.
When there was an exchange of prisoners, he went to London." 2
He remained in England a few years. He was invited, while residing in England,
to become the first pastor of the Brattle Street Church. He accepted, arrived home
Nov. I, 1699, and preached the first sermon in the new meeting-house, Dec. 24 of that
* "June I. 1702. Artillery election-Day. Mr. ing my Guests. No Mather, Allen, Adams there,
Colman preaches from Heb. 11. 33. Sermon is But there were Mr. Torrey, Willard, Simes, Thacher,
well liked of. Had much adoe to persuade Mr. Belchar and many more. No Mr. Myles, Bridge,
Willard to dine with me. Said Ministers were dis- No Capt of Frigat. Tho the last were invited." —
gusted because the Representatives went first at the Sewall Papers^ Vol. ILy p, 57.
Proclaiming the Queen; and that by order of our • Biography of Rev. Benjamin Colman, D. D.,
House. But at last he came; I went for him, leav- by Mr. Turell.
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year. The covenant of that church, being objected to and "protested" against by
Congregational churches in Massachusetts, gave the Brattle Street Church the name
" Manifesto Church." Dr. Colman continued as pastor of that church from Aug. 4, 1699,
to Aug. 29, 1747, when he died, aged seventy-three years.
Dr. Colman married, Oct. 26, 1 731, Jane Clark, of Boston; and on the 6th of May,
1732, he married Sarah Clark, widow of Hon. John Clark, and previously of Hon. John
Leverett (1704), president of Harvard College. She died April 24, 1744, and he married
Mary Frost, of Newcastle, N. H. The family is now extinct.
He received the degree of doctor of divinity from Glasgow University in 173 1. He
was a warm friend of Harvard College, and, upon the death of Hon. John Leverett (^1704),
he was invited to the presidency, but his society opposed his acceptance, and he was
too much attached to them to leave them without their consent
To an edition of Dr. Benjamin Colman's sermons, printed in London in 1728, is
prefixed his portrait, made in 1 703, when he was thirty years of age.
He also delivered the sermon before the Artillery Company in 1 738, Rev. John
Cotton, of Newton, and Rev. Ebenezer Turell, of Mystic, having declined the invitation
of the Company.
The officers elected were : John Ballentine (1682), captain; Thomas
1 70 ^"4*^^^^ ('^93)' lieutenant; Thomas Fitch (1700), ensign. Edward
I %J I Martyn (1702) was first sergeant; Jonathan Pollard (1700), second
sergeant; William Clarke (1699), third sergeant; Nathaniel Oliver, Jr. (1701), fourth
sergeant, and Edward Oakes (1700), clerk.
In the year 1 703, Boston was menaced by two dangers. One was the small-pox,
which caused the death of three hundred persons in the town ; the other was the war
between the French and English. The Indians were an important factor in the period-
ical conflicts between those powers. To conciliate the Indians, and enlist their sympathy
with the English, a committee, with Gov. Dudley (1677) at its head, proceeded eastward,
to meet the Indians and formulate and ratify a treaty. Among the gentlemen who
accompanied the Governor were : Col. Elisha Hutchinson (1670), Col. Penn Townsend
(1674), Col. Thomas Savage (1693), and Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702).
The members recruited in 1 703 were : John Baker, Thomas Baker, Henry Bridg-
ham, Joseph Briscoe, Joseph Callender, William Clarke, William Frary, William Hutchin-
son, William Ivory, Thomas Leverett, Henry Lloyd, Thomas Newton, Isaac Queenoicault,
Ambrose Vincent.
John Baker (1703), brazier, of Boston, was born Feb. 14, 1681. He was a tithing-
man in 1703 and 1712; constable in 1704; clerk of the market in 1711, and selectman
from 17 15 to 1 7 18 (declining in 17 19), and from 1726 to 1728 inclusive. He was also
moderator of the town meeting, Dec. 27, 1727, and, March 29, 1728, was elected a trustee
of the tovm's funds.
When Hon. Thomas Fitch (1700) presented the town with two hundred and fifty
firelocks, with bayonets fitted to them, March 10, 1728-9, a committee, consisting of
John Baker (1703). Authority: Boston Records.
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Hon. Elisha Cooke (1699), Adam Winthrop, Esq. (1694), and Mr. John Baker (1703),
was appointed to wait on Hon. and Col. Thomas Fitch (1700), with their thanks and a
copy of the votes passed by the town.
Thomas Baker (1703), of Boston, was born March 22, 1683.* He was clerk of
the market in 1709 and 1719. July 10, 1722, he was approved and recommended by
the selectmen to keep a retail shop on Linn Street. In July, 1733, he petitioned for a
license as a " tavemer," but was refused by the selectmen.
Mr. Whitman (1810) designates him as "Capt."
Henry Bridgham (1703), tanner, of Boston, son of Lieut. Jonathan (1673) and
Elizabeth Bridgham, grandson of Capt. Henry Bridgham (1644), and cousin of Henry
Bridgham (1699), was bom in Boston, Nov. 2, 1677. In the Boston Records, March 10,
171 1-2, he is called "Tanner"; March 12, 1715-6, " late Curier," and Julys, i7'5>
the selectmen disallowed his petition to sell strong drink as an innholder. The following
August he was licensed to sell coffee, beer, ale, and cider, at a tenement near the town-house
(next to Mr. Gerrish's building), which he hired of Capt. Nathaniel Oliver (1701).
Aug. 10, 1 7 14, Mr. Henry Bridgham (1703), currier, was appointed to enforce the town
by-laws in regard to the keeping of ladders, swabs, and tubs of water for the speedy
extinguishing of fires, and was allowed four pounds five shillings per month for that
service.
He was a constable of Boston in 17 12, and, July 2, 1717, the selectmen approved
his petition as an innholder, at his house in King Street July 8, 17 18, he was licensed
to keep an ale-house on Newbury, now Washington, Street, and July 28 the license was
enlarged so he could "sell strong drink as an Innholder." In 17 19, he was licensed as
an innholder on Milk Street.
It is probable that the following sentence from the selectmen's minutes of May 3,
1734, does not refer to Henry Bridgham (1703) : "Mr. Moulin informing [the select-
men] that the Watch men at the Powder House in the Common are very deficient in
their Duty, and particularly the last Night, He found only Bridgham there — And he
also asleep."
Henry Bridgham (1703) was surveyor of highways in 1709; assessor in 17 12 and
1713, and sealer of leather in 17 16 and 1723-5 inclusive.
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Joseph Briscoe (1703), baker, of Boston, son of Joseph (1692) and Rebecca
Briscoe, was born in Boston, Jan. 8, 1682. Both the father and son are called " bakers "
in the Boston Records. On the arrival in Boston of four hundred bushels of wheat,
Dec. 10, 1 7 13, the selectmen ordered fifty bushels to be delivered to Joseph Briscoe, Sr.,
and twenty to Joseph Briscoe, Jr., " to bake the same into bread." The father was a
constable in 1694, and one of them was a measurer of grain from 1706 to 17 10. July 7,
1727, Joseph Briscoe, Jr. (1703), in Marlborough, now Washington, Street, petitioned the
selectmen for permission to sell strong drink. He was a ti thing-man in 171 1 and 1718,
and was a member of the Boston militia.
Thomas Baker (1703). Authority : Boston 'It is impossible to distinguish the Bakers.
Records. There were several at this time in Boston whose
Joseph Brisooe (1703). Authority: Bos- given name was Thomas. Whether the John
ton Records. Bakers and Thomas Bakers are related does not
appear.
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Joseph Callander (1703) was a constable of Boston in 1710. June 30, 1712, the
selectmen ordered certain " Free Negroes &c " to work on the highway, and among
them was " Cubit a free Indian at Jos. Callenders [1703]."
Oct. 6, 1 71 2, the selectmen "agreed with Mr. Joseph Callender [1703] and let to
hiA the Little Old House on Fort Hill, where John Wilkie lately dwelt, to be improved
as a Granary, and a piece of land on said Hill, of about sixty feet square, for setting a
windmill, for the term of seven years at forty shillings per annum."
William Clarke (1703), merchant, of Boston, son of William (1699) and Rebecca
Clarke, was born in Boston, March 31, 1681. He was ti thing-man from 17 13 to 17 15
inclusive; selectman from 1719 to 1723, and representative from 1719 to 1722, 1724,
and 1725. In 17 18-9, March 10, Mr. William Clarke (1703) was one of a committee
" to consider and debate what can be done to relieve the town from its present dis-
tresses."
Nov. 3, 1 7 13, the charges and assessment for a sewer locate Mr. Clarke (1703) in
Wood's Lane, later Proctor's Lane, between Middle and Fish streets, now that part of
Richmond Street between Hanover and North streets. In 1711, there were living upon
that lane, John Bucanan (1695) and Joseph Prout, son of Joseph (1674) ; and William
Clarke (1703) moved there before 17 13. He became a member of the Old South
Church, May 14, 1704. July 2, 1711, Francis Clarke (1701) and William Clarke (1703)
were named by the Governor to "search for provisions" to supply men under Gen.
Hill and Admiral Walker, temporarily encamped on Noddles Island, who were on their
way to reduce Canada to British authority.
There were several William Clarks, or Clarkes, in Boston at this time, and even
Mr. Savage calls them " confusion." One Dr. Clarke lived on Wing's Lane ; a second
William Clarke on Common Street, and a third, as above, on Proctor's Lane.
William Frary (1703)-
William Hutchinson (i703)> of Boston, son of Eliakim and Sarah (Shrimpton)
Hutchinson, and brother-in-law of Thomas Palmer (1702), was bom in 1683. He
married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Brinley (1681).
William (1703) graduated at Harvard College in 1702. Mr. Hutchinson, the
historian, to whom he was nearly related, says of him, " He was a gentleman of a very
fair character, sensible, virtuous, discreet, and of an independent fortune. He began
his political life at a time when persons thus qualified were wanted for the service of
their country, to moderate the passions of those who were less temperate and who had
the lead in the House. In general, he adhered to the popular party. Longer experience
might have convinced him that he would have shown his gratitude to his constituents
more by endeavoring to convince them that they were running to an extreme, than by
encouraging the same extremities himself."
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1 706. He died of small-pox
Joseph Callender (1703). Authority: Bos- "[1721] Nov. 30. . . . William Hutchinson
ton Records, esqr, dying at Cambridge, of the Small Pox, fe
William Olarke (1703). Authority: Bos- brought to Town in Stedman's Calash. Deer 2.
ton Records. Buried, had a great Funeral" — Sewall Papers,
William Hutohineon (1703). Authorities: VoL IJL, /. 296.
Boston Records; King's Chapel Burial-Ground, by
Bridgman, p. 221.
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in 1721, while a representative in the General Court. His will, dated Nov. 20, 1721,
was proved Dec. 23, 1721.
The father, Eliakim, in his will of Feb. 3, 17 16, names only his son William (1703),
and his grandchildren, who were a son of Thomas Palmer (1702) and children of
Elizabeth Phips.
William Ivory (1703), carpenter, of Lynn and Boston, son of Thomas and Mary
(Davis) Ivory, was bom in Lynn, June 10, 1674. His name does not appear on the
Records of the Town of Boston. He married, Jan. 6, 1701, Sarah Thornton.
Thomas Leverett (i703)> of Boston, son of Hudson Leverett (1658), and grandson
of Major-Gen. John Leverett (1639), Governor, was baptized June 7, 1674. Thomas
Leverett (1703) was a brother of Hon. Lieut. John Leverett (1704), the eighth president
of Harvard College. Nothing has been discovered bearing upon his fame and fortunes,
except a probate court record. He married, Dec. 11, 1701, Rebecca Winsor. By
occupation, he was a barber. He died in 1 706, " a little beyond thirty years of age."
Administration on his estate was granted June 21, 1706.
Henry tloyd (1703), merchant, of Boston, son of James and Griselda (Sylvester)
Lloyd, was bom in Boston, Nov. 28, 1685, and died March 18, 1763.
James came from Bristol, arrived at Newport about 1670, and settled in Boston
in 1673. By marriage he received an estate at Long Island from his father-in-law,
Nathaniel Sylvester, of Shelter Island. His first wife, Griselda, having died, he married
for his second wife, Nov. 3, 1691, Rebecca, daughter of Major-Gen. John Leverett
(1639), Governor.
Henry Lloyd (1703) married (i) Rebecca Nelson, — who was bom Nov. 15, 1688,
and died July 27, 1728, — a daughter of Capt. John Nelson (1680) ; and (2) Mary ,
who died Nov. 10, 1749. The eldest son of Henry Lloyd (1703) was Dr. James Lloyd,
of Boston, who died in 18 10, aged eighty- two years, whose son, James, a graduate of
Harvard College in 1787, an eminent merchant, was a United States senator from
Massachusetts, and died in 1831.
Henry Lloyd (1703) was bred a merchant in Boston, but in 171 1, by inheritance
and purchase, located himself at Lloyd's Neck, and resided there until his decease. He
left his property at the Neck to his four sons.^
Thomas Newton (1703).
Isaac Queenoioault (1703)-
Ambrose Vincent (1703) married, Jan. 6, 1703, Sarah Barber. He held office in
Boston in 1706, and in 1709 was clerk of the market Jan. 17, 1709, the selectmen
accepted him as security for Jane Buck, a new inhabitant, and July 8, 1712, he was
security for Daniel Stevens.
William Ivory (1703). Authority: Savage's Ambrose Vincent (1703). Authority; Bos-
Gcn. Diet. ton Reeords.
Thomas Leverett (1703). Authortty: New ' See Genealogy of Lloyds, of Lloyd's Neck,
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1879. and King's Chapel Burial-Ground, by Bridgman.
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Aug. 25, 1712, he subscribed six pounds to assist in enlarging the Church of Eng-
land in Boston, and in 17 13-4 was a communicant of that church. He also contributed
two pounds for repairing King's Chapel in 17 18. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1709. In 17 15, he resided on Wing's Lane, now Elm Street, Boston.
Under date of March 30, 1725, Mr. Drake says, in the History of Boston, p. 572 :
" Early this spring died Mr. Ambrose Vincent [1703], a gentleman of note and much
respected. He was for many years ' A Waiter of the Customs * and at his decease was
' Marshal of Admiralty.' "
He died at the age of forty-seven years, leaving a wife, Sarah, who died very
suddenly, March 14, 1728 : *'As she was walking home from making a visit, she dropped
dead in the street"
The record of the Artillery Company for 1 703 is as follows : —
"April 5*J» 1703. The Rev'd Mr. Grindall Rawson was chosen to preach the next
Election sermon and the Commission officers were desired to request him to preach.
Accepted by him.
"Voted, that Colo. Hutchinson [1670], Colo. Hobby [1702], Capt Samuel Sewall
[1679], Colo. Townsend Esqr [1674], and Mr. Samuel Keeling [1699], merchant,
should be a committee to lease out the land for a term of years, which was given by the
General Court to the Artillery Company, and that what the major part of the Committee
doth in that affair shall be as effectual as if there were a full Concurrence."
Rev. Qrhidall Rawson, the preacher of the Artillery election sermon for 1703, son
of Edward Rawson, for many years registrar of deeds and secretary of the colony, was
bom in Boston, Jan. 23, 1659-60. He was named Grindall for Edmund Grindall, Arch-
bishop of Canterbury, "between whom and his father," according to Mr. Drake's History
of Boston, p. 553, " there was a relationship."
Rev. Grindall Rawson graduated at Harvard College in 1678, and in 1683 married
Susanna, daughter of Rev. John Wilson, of Medfield, who was a nephew of Capt. Robert
Keayne (1637), the founder of the Artillery Company. Mr. Rawson was ordained about
the year 1680, and became the second settled minister in Mendon. He died Feb. 6,
1715. He was very perfectly versed in the Indian language, and labored with the
Indians for nearly thirty years. Rev. Cotton Mather preached a sermon on the death of
Mr. Rawson, which he dedicated to Judge Sewall (1679).
The officers elected were: Thomas Hutchinson (1694), captain;
I 704" ^» ^^^^ Winthrop (1694), lieutenant ; John Noyes (1698), ensign. Francis
I I *-/ Clarke (1701) was first sergeant; John Wharton (1699), second ser-
geant; Henry Bridgham (1699), third sergeant; John Edwards (1699), fourth sergeant,
and Edward Oakes (1700), clerk.
The year 1704 was a notable era in Boston. The fortifications of the town were
examined and repaired under the direction of a committee, consisting of Elisha Cooke,
Esq., Col. Elisha Hutchinson (1670), Col. Penn Townsend (1674), Col. Thomas Savage
(1693), and Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702).
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The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in New England was organized in
England, and the following gentlemen were authorized by the corporation to carry out its
provisions in New England, viz. : Wait Winthrop (1692), Rev. Increase Mather, Gabriel
Bernon, Nehemiah Walter, Samuel Sewall (1679), Peter Sergeant, John Foster (1679),
Thomas Bannister, Col. John Higginson, Edward Bromfield (1679), Eliakim Hutchin-
son, Penn Townsend (1674), Jeremiah Dummer (1671), and Simeon Stoddard (1675).
The members recruited in 1 704 were : John Leverett, Jonathan Loring, John Sale,
and Thomas Salter.
John Leverett (1704), of Cambridge, son of Hudson I^everett (1658), grandson of
Gov. John Leverett (1639), and brother of Thomas Leverett (1703), was born in Boston,
Aug. 25, 1662. He graduated at Harvard College in 1680, after which, for several
years, he remained at the college, and was a tutor during part of the presidency of Dr.
Increase Mather. "Dr. Mather was absent in England nearly four years, from 1688 to
1 69 1, and Mr. Leverett [1704] and William Brattle," son of Capt. Thomas Brattle
(1675), " had the instruction of the students." During these years the college flourished.
The two teachers aboved named " were among the most learned men of their age, and
were members of the Royal Society in London."
Mr. Leverett (1704) first studied theology in connection with his tutorship, and
preached occasionally for several years ; but he finally studied law, and practised in the
courts. He represented Cambridge in the General Court, and was speaker in 1700.
He was appointed judge of the Superior Court, July 8, 1702, and held that office until
his election as president of Harvard College; was judge of probate from Oct. 23, 1702,
to July 8, 1708, when he was succeeded by Francis Foxcroft (1679), and a member of the
council in 1705. On the death of Rev. Samuel Willard in 1707, he was elected presi-
dent of Har\'ard College (being lieutenant of the Artillery Company the same year),
and continued to act in that office until his decease. He died peacefully. May 3, 1724.
His eulogists represent him as a man of vast learning and of genuine piety. Dr.
Appleton, in a funeral discourse a few days after the death of President leverett (1704),
said, " He was a pillar both of the Church and State, an honor and ornament to society,
and the glory of New England."
"His qualifications" for the presidency "were not only eminent in degree but
singularly various. He had a great and generous soul. His natural abilities were of
a very high order. His attainments were profound and extensive. He was well
acquainted with the learned languages, with the arts and sciences, with history,
philosophy, law, divinity, politics ; and such was his reputation for knowledge of men
and things, that, in almost every doubtful and difficult case, he was resorted to for
information and advice.
" To his wisdom and knowledge he added great firmness, resolution, and energy of
charactef. His great abilities being consecrated to the service of God and of his
generation, he was never deterred by difficulties or dangers from any undertaking which
John Leverett (1704). Authorities: New "Septr6. 1703, Artil. Training. I Train*d in
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1847, '850; Histories of the Forenoon, As I was going, Mr. Oakes met me
Hanr. Coll.; Eliot's Biog. Diet. and ask'd if I had not heard the News? He said
"Tuesday Oct. 28. 1707. The Fellows of Har- French King; he had his Neck broken by a fall
vard College met and chuse Mr. Leverett Piesident : from his Horse as he was viewing an Army Rais'd
He had eight votes, Dr. Increase Mather three, Mr to goe against those of the Cevenes." — Srivall
Cotton Mather one and Mr Brattle of Cambridge Papers^ VoL 11,, p, 88.
one. Mr White did not vote and Mr Gibbs came
when voting was over," — Sewall Papers, Vol. IL,
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Providence seemed to impose upon him. He was liberal and catholic in his sentiments
and feelings ; and though, among the various institutions of the Commonwealth, he had
the preservation of its religious establishments greatly at heart, he did not place religion
so much in particular forms and modes of worship, or discipline, as in those substantial
and weighty matters of the gospel, righteousness, faith, and charity."
He married (i) Mrs. Margaret (Rogers) Berry, — whose mother was Elizabeth, only
daughter of Major-Gen. Denison (1660) and granddaughter of Gov. Thomas Dudley, —
and (2) Mrs. Sarah Harris, daughter of Richard Crisp. After the decease of Mr. I^everett
(1704), his widow married Hon. John Clarke in 1725, and subsequently, in 1731, she
married Rev. Benjamin Colman, who delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1702.
Mr. l^verett (1704) had several children, but all of his sons died in infancy.
"For forty years," says Dr. Colman, "he has shown in this place and in the eyes
of this Society, in near a meridian lustre. The young saw him and hid themselves, and
the aged arose and stood up. Then men gave ear to him and waited and kept silence
at his counsel."
Mr. Flint's funeral oration ascribes to him Aristotle'§ words to Plato.* His literary
merits procured him honors from abroad, particularly membership in the Royal Society
of London.
He was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1707.
Jonathan Loring (1704), of Boston, son of Josiah and Elizabeth (Prince) Loring,
of Hingham, was bom at Hingham, April 24, 1674, but settled in Boston, where he died
Oct 15, 1752.
He was elected clerk of the market in 1704; constable in 1707; assessor from
1714 to 1728, except in 17 19, and selectman for three years, 1729-31. He married,
about 1700, Elizabeth Austin, bom May 6, 1673, daughter of Richard Austin, of Charles-
town. In 1732, he lived on Salem Street. He was third sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 17 10, and became a member of the Old South Church, Nov. 22, 1730,
when he withdrew from the First Church.
John Sale (1704), innholder, of Boston, son of Obadiah and Sarah Sale, of Boston,
was bora in Boston, July 23, 1680. He married Rebecca, daughter of Col. Penn Town-
send (1674). He first kept an inn at the lower end of King Street in 1723; but in
1725 he asked for a license to continue as an innholder on Newbury (Washington)
Street. July 5, 1728, he was licensed as an innholder in Com Market, and March 3,
1735-6, he again opened a tavem at the lower end of King Street. He was a scav-
enger in 1725, and occupied a cellar under the town-house from May 22 to Oct. 7,
1 7 14, at a rental of j£s $s. He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 14,
and its ensign in 17 19. He was surety on the bond of the tax collector of Rumney
Marsh, in 1734, to the amount of four hundred and sixty pounds.
Thomas Salter (1704), shopkeeper, of Boston, married. May 4, 1693, Mary Hab-
berfeeld, and May 11, 1707, both of them joined the Old South Church. He served the
Jonathan Loring (1704). Authorities: Run the bounds; ... came away to Lt Tho. Baiters
Boston Records; Hist, of Old South Church. Funeral." — Awoi/ Paper i. Vol fJI., /. 22.
John Sale (i704). Authority: Boston There were two persons having this name in
Records. Boston at this time. It is difficult to distinguish
Thomas Salter (1704). AuthoritV: Boston between them.
Records. ' *^Hic jacet homo, quern non licet, non decet,
** [*7'4] ^-^' '9* Went to the Salt works and impiis vel ignorantibus laudare,^^
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town as constable in 1705, and as surveyor of highways in 1707. In 171 1, he was
first sergeant of the Artillery Company. In 171 2, he was a member of the Boston
militia, and was appointed a tithing-man. The inventory of his property, returned to
the court in 1714, was J£I2,IS^ gs. lod.
In the Boston News-Letter of June 12 to 19, 1704, is the following statement:
"Capt Thomas Hutchinson, Captain; Capt Adam Winthrop, Lieutenant; and Mr.
John Noyes, Ensign; officers of the Honourable Artillery Company, have caused the
printing of the Election Sermon."
The record of the Artillery Company for 1704 is as follows: "April 3'^ 1704. The
Rev'd Mr. Henry Gibbs * was chosen to preach the next Election sermon, and the Com-
mission officers, with Samuel Sewall [1679], Esqr and Capt. Samuel Checkley [1678]
were desired to request him to preach. Accepted by him."
Rev. Henry Gibbs, of Watertown, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1704.
' He was a son of Robert and -Elizabeth (Sheaffe) Gibbs, of Boston, and was bom Oct
8, 1668. He graduated at Harvard College in i68«5, and after graduation continued
his studies at the college. He married, June 9, 1692, Mercy, daughter of William
Greenough (1675). ^^^ mother, wife of William, was Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas
Upshall (1637). Henry Gibbs was ordained Oct. 6, 1697, and settled in Watertown,
where he died Oct 21, 1723.
^ The officers elected were : Thomas Savage (1693), captain ; Thomas
I70^"0. Fi^c^ (1700), lieutenant; John Kilby (1691), ensign. Thomas Smith
' ^ (1702) was first sergeant; Adino Bulfinch (1702), second sergeant;
Nicholas Buttolph (1694), third sergeant; John Cotta, Jr. (1698), fourth sergeant, and
Edward Oakes (1700), clerk.
The year 1 705 was laden with doubts and fears for the people of Boston, on account
of the war then in progress, and the Artillery Company, as well as business and public
interests, felt the depressing effect. There were no members of the Artillery Company
recruited in 1705-6. The usual meetings of the Company were held, however, as
appears from the following record : —
"April 2*^ 1705. The Rev'd Mr. John Sparhawk was chosen to preach the next
Election sermon and the Commission officers were desired to request him to preach.
Not accepted by him, by reason of indisposition ; but by request made to the Rev*d
Mr. Thomas Bridge, he preached in his stead."
* " [1704] April 3. Artil, Company chuses Mr. press him earnestly: but can get no Answer, He
Henry Gibbs of Watertown to preacn their Sermon; will give an Answer the 13th after Lecture. I in-
chuse Capt Checkley and me to join ComraissM vited him to dine with me. Had comfortable going
Officers to acquaint him with it, and desire him to and returning : Called at Brooklin as came home,
undertake it . . . Baited at Remington's. I used Dr. Witsius's Title
"April 5*1», Capt John Ballentine, Lt Tho of's Oration De Theologo Modesto; told him the
Savage and Ens Tho. Fitch, Sewall and Check- more Modesty we saw the more vehement we should
ley, set out at 2 p. M. bound for Watertown; Find be in our Assaults." — Stivall Paper s^ Vol, 11.^ pp,
Mr. Gibbs at home, Acquaint him with our Message, 98, 99.
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Rev. Thomas Bridge,^ born at Hackney, near London, about 1657, came to
America, after obtaining a liberal education and travelling in the Mediterranean coun-
tries. He settled in Boston, and continued his studies at Harvard College, where he
received the degrees of bachelor of arts in 1675, and master of arts in 1712. He first
gathered and taught a flock at Jamaica, but removed to the island of New Providence,
and from thence to the islands of Bermuda and West Jersey. He removed thence to
Boston, the metropolis of English America, where the First Church invited him to
become pastor, that they might enjoy the abilities of so experienced a person in the
pastoral office which had heretofore been held by famous and able men. He accepted,
and was there ordained. May 10, 1705, becoming colleague pastor with Rev. Benjamin
Wads worth.
Rev. William Cooper, in his diary ,3 wrote of Mr. Bridge : " He was a man of much
piety, devotion, love, humility, meekness, etc., and of great fidelity in the discharge of
his office."
The Memorial History of Boston quotes : " ' He made a sudden exit from the scene
of his labors, leaving behind him a name which is better than precious ointment, and
four publications, evincing his concern for the cause of righteousness and the welfare of
mankind.' "
He died very suddenly, Sept. 26, 17 15, aged fifty-nine years, and in the eleventh of
his pastorate over the First Church. Rev. Cotton Mather delivered a funeral sermon on
his death, and it was printed in Boston in 17 15.
^ The officers elected were : Adam Winthrop (1694), captain ; Timothy
I T00"7« Clarke (1702), lieutenant; John Ballenline, Jr. (1694), ensign. Thomas
• ■ Hunt (1685) was first sergeant; William Hutchinson (1703), second
sergeant; William Clarke (1703), third sergeant; Oliver Williams (1702), fourth ser-
geant, and Edmund Oakes (1700), clerk.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the town, held June 10, 1706, it was voted,
"That a Committee be appointed to Consider of what shall be needfuU to be done
about Fortifieing the Town for its defence against the Enemie : and that the S*d Com- .
mittee do make application to his Excellency the • Governor for his approbation
therein. . . .
"Elisha Cook Esqr. Elisha Hutchingson Esq. [1670] Penn Townesend Esq. [1674]
Collo. Samuel Checkley [1678], and Capt. Oliver Noyes [1699] were chosen to be said
committee."
At the next town meeting, held June 12, the committee reported that the Governor
signified his approval of fortifying the town, and they proposed that the North Battery
be carried out one hundred and twenty feet in length, forty feet in breadth, and eighteen
feet to high-water mark. The report was accepted. One thousand pounds were levied
on property for the purpose, and the above committee, with the addition of Thomas
"[1705] Seventh day 8r. 27th. ... It seems '"[i7'S] 7' [Sept.] 26. Between 11 and 12,
the Castle is ordered to be call'd Fort William; and Mr. Bridge Expires; with him how much primitive
the Governor went down yesterday, and caused the Christianity is gone; The old Church, the Town, the
inscription to be set up, a pretty many Guns fired." Province have a great Loss. He was particularly
^Sewall Papers^ Vol. IL, /. 141. dear to mt^^'-^Sewail Papers^ VoL IIL^ p, 59.
' New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1876.
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Brattle, Esq., and Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702), were given full power "to manage
the affairs of the Fortifications " In October following, another thousand pounds
were assessed on the estates of the town for a similar purpose.
The members recruitod in 1706 were: Daniel Epes, Samuel Gray, John Smith,
and William Tilley.
Daniel Epes (1706), son of Daniel and Elizabeth Epes, of Ipswich, was bom in
that town March 24, 1649, and graduated at Harvard College in 1669. He married, (i)
April 17, 1672, Martha Bordman, of Cambridge, who died Feb. 9, 1692, and, (2) in
1693, Hannah Wainwright, widow, mother of Col. Francis Wainwright (1709).
In 1670, Mr. Epes (1706) began to teach, and for twenty years had charge of the
grammar school in Salem. Mr. Dunton, in his Life and Errors, calls him " the most
eminent school-master in New England." In 1699, he was succeeded in teaching by
Samuel Whitman (Harv. Coll., 1696).
Mr. Epes (1706) was town clerk of Salem, and selectman for severd years. It is
said that he was "^a magistrate and a counsellor for seven years." He was a member of
the Essex County militia, became a captain, and was in active service against the Indians.
He probably removed to Boston and lived there for a lime, as Judge Sewall (1679)
wrote, "Mr Epes and family moved to Salem [from Eoston], Nov. 12, 17 14." He was a
representative in the General Court in 1708, 1715, and 1721, and was second sergeant of
the Artillery Company in 17 10. He died at Salem, Nov. 23, 1722.
Samuel Gray (1706), goldsmith, of Boston, son of Samuel and Susanna Gray, was
born in Boston in October, 1684. He was a tithing- man, and a member of the militia
in Boston, in 1 705. Not long after, he removed to New London, Conn., where he settled,
and married Lucy, daughter of Edward Palmes, of that town, and died May 26, 17 13,
aged twenty-nine years.
John Smith (1706), merchant, of Boston. A John Smith appears as a member of
the watch in Boston in 1701. Administration was granted on his estate in 1706.
William Tilley (1706), "rope-maker," of Boston, son of William, was a tithing-man
of Boston in 1704, surveyor of highways in 1707, and several times was elected constable,
but was excused after each election.
March 30, 17 13, William Tilley, Jr. (1706), petitioned the selectmen for liberty to
make ropes in South Street (from Summer to the sea, in 1708), where a Mr. Grey formerly
did. His petition was granted. March 4, 1717-8, at a meeting of the selectmen,
" Liberty is granted John Young and John Vale rope-makers, to improve the Easterly
side of South Street, for making of ropes there (as William Tilley [1706] lately did) for
and during the Town's pleasure."
William Tilley (1706) was second sergeant of the Company in 1707, and probably
died before March 4, 17 17-8.
Next following the charter and by-laws of the Company in the " Transcript of the
Records of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company," are several lists of the
names of members who were fined. The following list seems to have been made
Samuel Qray (1706). Authority: Boston Records.
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out in 1706 or 1707. It is valuable as giving the names of some active at that time.
The list and its heading are as follows (the year attached signifying the year of joining
the Company) : —
" A List of Forty Soldiers that are under 6/ fine for non-appearance, who subscribe
to the foregoing Articles.
"Samuel Keeling [1699], David Jesse [1700], John Edwards [1699], Charles
Chauncey [1699], John Cotta Jun. [1698], John Adams [1699], Hopestill Foster [1694],
Benjamin Dyar [169 1], Richard Proctor [1699], William Clarke, N. Boston [1699],
Thomas Hutchinson [1694], John Gerrish [1700], Thomas Fitch [1700], Edward Win-
slow [1700], Edmund Knight [1700], Waterhouse Fernley [1700], Henry Jones [1700],
Jonathan Pollard [1700], Wigglesworth Sweetsir [1700], Edward Proctor [1^99], Edward
Oakes [1700], Benjamin Gushing [1700], George Driver [1701], Thomas Godfrey
[1701], Thomas^ Foster [1701], Francis Clarke [1701], Antipas Torrey [1701], John
Cookson [1701], Samuel Gaskill, Jun. [1699], Edward Hutchinson [1702], William
Dummer [1702], Oliver Williams [1702], Benjamin Simpson [1702], John Mico [1702],
Simeon Stoddard Jr. [1702], Seth Dwight [1702], William Keen [1702], John Soames
[1702], Lovett Sanders [1702], Isaac Spencer [1702], Ambrose Vincent [1703], William
Clark [1703], Thomas Newton [1703], Joseph Briscoe [1703], Henry Bridgham [1703],
Henry Lloyd [1703], John Baker [1703], Isaac Queenoicalt [1703], Jonathan Loring
[1704], John Smith [1706], Daniel Epes [1706]."
The record of the Artillery Company for 1 706 is as follows : —
"April I. 1706. The Rev'd Mr. William Cotton was chosen to preach the next
Election sermon, and the commission officers were desired to request him to preach.
Accepted by him."
By an error of the transcriber, probably, the given name William was substituted
for Roland.
Rev. Roland Cotton, son of Rev. John Cotton, of Plymouth, and grandson of the
famous John Cotton, minister of the First Church in Boston, delivered the Artillery
election sermon of 1706. Rev. Roland Cotton was born at Plymouth, Dec. 27, 1667,
and graduated at Harvard College in 1685. He married Elizabeth, only daughter of
Nathaniel Saltonstall, of Haverhill, and widow of Rev. John Denison. They had five
sons, all of whom were ministers. Mr. Cotton settled over the church at Sandwich,
and was there ordained, Nov. 2, 1694. He died March 22, 1722.
8 The officers elected were: John Walley (167 1), captain; John
^ Leverett (1704), lieutenant; Simeon Stoddard (1675), ensign. Ben-
' ' jamin Eliot (1707) was first sergeant; William Tilley (1706), second
sergeant; Edward Oakes (1700), third sergeant; Isaac Spencer (1702), fourth sergeant,
and Henry Bridgham (1699), clerk.
The Boston town records of March 8, 1 707-8, relate that the appropriation to be
laid out in fortifications in 1704 was exceeded by the amount of ;£'i2 Ss. 4//. It was
therefore voted that this deficiency, "including jCii» 11. o. due to Mr. Nathaniel Oliver
[1701] for bred & beer, ... be payd out of ye Town Treasur."
Rev. Roland Ootton, Authority : Sprague's Annals of American Polpit.
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At the same meeting, Capt. Thomas Hutchinson (1694) called the attention of the
inhabitants assembled to the waste lands at Braintree, concerning which there had been
a dispute for several years, between the town of Boston and sundry gentlemen, who
esteemed themselves as proprietors of said land. It was suggested by him that a com-
mittee be appointed by the town to treat with the proprietors and adjust the differences.
The proposal was accepted by the town of Boston, and the following committee of five
was chosen for the purposes stated. They were all members of the Artillery Company
except one, viz.: Daniel Oliver, Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702), Capt. Thomas Fitch
(1700), Thomas Cushing (1691), and Capt. Oliver Noyes (1699).
The members recruited in 1707 were: Richard Bill, Edward Bromfield, Benjamin
Eliot, Richard Hall, Joseph Hubbard, Ezekiel Lewis, Benjamin Pemberton, William
Whitcomb.
Richard Bill (1707), merchant, of Boston, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Bill,
and grandson of Thomas Bill (1674), was bom in Boston, March 25, 1685. He
married a daughter of Capt. Benjamin Davis (1673). He was elected a const^^ble of
Boston, March 13, 1709-10, but refused to serve. May 26, 17 18, liberty was granted by
the selectmen "to Mr. Richard Bill to dig open the highway in Water Street," where
he lived, to lay a drain into the sewer. April 3, 1734, he was appointed an auditor of
the town treasurer's accounts, and May 25 of that year he gave fifty pounds towards the
erection of the new workhouse. He was a councillor from 1737 to 1741 inclusive, and
was appointed a justice of the peace, Aug. 28, 1729. He was a visitor, with the clergy
and others, to the public schools in June, 17365 June, 1740; June, 1753; July, 1754;
June, I7SS; June, 1756, and June, 1757.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 10, ensign in 17 16, and lieuten-
ant in 1720. He died in 1757, in which year an inventory of the estate of "Hon.
Richard Bill, Esq.," was filed.
Edward Bromfield (1707), merchant, of Boston. Doubtless he was the Edward
Bromfield who joined the Artillery Company in 1679. See page 252.
Benjamin Eliot (1707), bookseller, etc., of Boston, son of Jacob Eliot, Jr., a
" captain in high esteem " and deacon, and grandson of Jacob, elder brother of Rev.
John Eliot, of Roxbury, was bom in 1665. Ensign Benjamin (1707) was a grand-
nephew of Rev. John, the apostle to the Indians, and of Philip Eliot (1638). Jacob,
son of Jacob, Jr., died in 17 13, at the age of forty years, and left all his estate to his
brother, Benjamin Eliot (1707), "the bookbinder." Benjamin (1707) married (i)
Susannah , who died June 8, 1715, and, (2) Feb. 14, 1722, Elizabeth Jeffries, widow
of Charles Shepreve.
June 28, 1703, the selectmen "granted to Benj. Eliot [1707] the shop under the
Town House, formerly let to John Howard, Scribener, deceased, for the term of Seven
years from this day at 40 Shill. p annum, June 28*** Ye dimensions are with inside 9 foot
8 inches in length and 4 foot i^ inches in breadth."
Richard Bill (1707). Authority: Boston ton Records; Province Laws, Vol. VII.; NewEng.
Records. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1869.
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He died Nov. 9, 1741, aged seventy-six years, and by his will, proved Dec. 8, 1741,
left his property to the grandchildren of his sister, Abigail (Eliot) Davis, and of Benjamin
Lowder.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1707. ,
Richard Hall (1707), baker, of Boston, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Holbrook)
Hall, of Roxbury, was bom in Roxbury, Jan. 31, 1683. He was elected a constable of
Boston, to which town he had removed, in 1709, and also in 1724, but was excused the
latter year. Oct. 7, 17 17, Richard Hall was given liberty "to dig open the Highway
and so through into Dock Square for laying " a cellar drain.
Lieut. Richard Hall (1707) lived on King Street. April 15, 17 18, having changed
his business, he petitioned the selectmen for a license to sell strong drink, as an inn-
holder, at a tenement of Simeon Stoddard's (1675), i° Comhill, now Washington
Street. His application as an innholder was disallowed, as it also was in 17 19. July 15,
1 7 19, his petition for license to keep "common victuallin" house and coffee-house, at
his house " nigh the town-house in King Street," was allowed, which was regranted in 1 720.
Having been repeatedly refused an innholder*s license, he petitioned again, July 29, \
1723, saying, " that he may be fiuther indulged with a license for a trial of his behaviour, [
and promising to observe the good and wholesome laws of the Province and take especial \
care to prevent all disorders," etc. The license was granted, but refused the next year. f
In 1728, July 5, his last application to retail strong drink in " Maulboro," now Washing-
ton, Street, was disallowed. For one year, 1722-3, he occupied a part of the cellar of the
town-house, paying nine pounds per annum.
He was a member of the Boston militia, and fourth sergeant of the Artillery Com- ^
pany in 17 10. ?:
Joseph Hubbard (1707), blacksmith, of Boston, was a constable of Boston in
1706, and a tithing-man in 1712 and 17 18. In 1708, the way leading from the upper
end of Cow Lane, easterly, passing Joseph Hubbard's (1707), down to the sea, was
called Gibbs' Lane, which, in 1845, became Belmont Street.
May 15, 1722, the town voted that "a guard be forthwith set at the house of Mr.
Joseph Hubbard [1707], blacksmith, to prevent the removal of Mr. Samuel Sewall
and sundry others at said house, without orders, . . . they having been inoculated
for the small-pox." On the same day as the town-meeting. May 15, 1722, the selectmen
met and voted, "Whereas Samuel Sewall, of Boston, merchant, his wife and two of
his children, and one other of his family, have lately been inoctlated for the small-
pox, and are now at the dwelling-house of Mr. Joseph Hubbard [1707], blacksmith, in
Boston," etc., the said Samuel Sewall and others be removed to the hospital on Spectacle
Island. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 19, and was a captain in
the militia.
Joseph Hubbard (1707) died April 9, 1761, aged eighty-five years.^
Ezeklel Lewis (1707), school-master and merchant of Boston, son of William and
Mary (Cheever) Lewis, was bom in Boston (whither his father had moved from Farming-
Richard Hail (1707). Authority: Boston Ezeklel Lewli( 1707). Authorities: Boston
Records. Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1854, p.
Joseph Hubbard (1707). AuTHORrrv: Bos- 47; 1879, p. 175; 1880, p. 190.
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ton, Conn., but a few years before), Nov. 7, 1674. His mother was a daughter of Ezekiel
Cheever, of Boston, the distinguished school- master, in honor of whom he was named.
Ezekiel Lewis (1707) graduated at Harvard College in 1695, and began teaching at
Westfield, Mass., where he united with the church May 16, 1697. He was dismissed
therefrom Sept. 24, 1703, and Jan. 20, 1705, he united with the Old South Church, of
Boston.' He married, March 18, 1702, Mary Breadon, who died the 20th of February,
1 703. He next married Abigail Kilcup, Oct. 1 1, 1 704, who, Mr. Savage supposes, was the
widow of Roger Kilcup (1684). He had one child by the first wife, and six by the
second. Of the latter, Ezekiel graduated at Harvard College in 1735. In 1699, ^^'
Ezekiel Cheever was in need of an assistant in the Latin School, and his mind would
naturally turn to his grandson.
At a meeting of the selectmen of Boston, held Aug. 28, 1699, the board, in pursu-
ance of a vote of the town, May 8, agreed with Mr. Ezekiel Lewis (1707), and admitted
an assistant to his grandfather, Mr. Ezekiel Cheever, in the Latin free school, " his salary
at present to be ;^4o per year." March 10, 1701, the new submaster asked for an
increase of salary ; but his petition was referred to the next general town meeting. May
12, 1 701, his salary was increased five pounds. He continued as assistant for about two
years, when he was succeeded by Nathaniel Williams, son of Nathaniel (1667), and
grandson of Nathaniel (1644). Ezekiel Lewis (1707) turned his attention to business,
and became a merchant.
He was chosen constable in 1705, overseer of the poor in 1708 and 1709, and
assessor in 17 13, — all which he declined to accept, but was an assessor in 1707. He
acted, however, on several important committees, and visited officially the public schools.
He was one of the selectmen of Boston from 1724 to 1726 inclusive, and was repre-
sentative from 1723 to 1731 inclusive. In 1720 and 1721, he was one of a committee to
draw up instructions for the representatives, and was especially prominent in those cases
at law where citizens encroached upon the town's rights. He was elected a member of
his Majesty's council in 1731, and served to 1736 ; was elected again in 1738, and served
until 1741 ; was re-elected in 1742, and was continued as councillor from 1747 ^ 1752
inclusive. He was appointed special justice of the Superior Court, June 22, 1733,
having been commissioned a justice of the peace, Dec. 29, 1731.
One of his most pleasant duties, doubtless, was serving on the committee of Sept.
13, 1742, to draw up a vote of thanks to Peter Faneuil, Esq., for his generous gift to the
town, and then presenting the same to Mr. Faneuil. Later, Sept. 17, he was one of the
committee to receive, in behalf of the town, and duly acknowledge in a " vote of thanks,"
" His Majesty's Picture, to be hung up in Faneuil Hall."
After a busy life, helpful in public interests for more than half a century, he died
at Boston, Aug. 14, 1755, aged eighty years.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1 708.
Benjamin Pemberton (1707), a brewer, of Boston, son of James and Sarah
Pemberton, who moved to Boston from Newbury, Mass., and who became one of the
founders of the Old South Church, was born March 11, 1666. His brother. Rev.
Ebenezer, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1701.
Benjamin Pemberton (1707). Authorities : ' " Lord's Day, Jany 20, 1705-6 Mr Ezek Lewis
Boston Records; Iliirs Ilist. of Old South Church. dismiss'd from Westfield and entered into covenant
with them." — Srutal/ Papers, Vol. If,, p. 153.
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Benjamin Pemberton {1707) married Elizabeth Dixie. He was a tithing-man and
member of the Boston militia in 1703, highway surveyor in 1705, and overseer of the
poor in 1707 and 1708. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1708, and
became a member of the Old South Church, Feb. 4, i6;>3-4. He died March 9, 1708-9.
Pemberton's Comer, so called in Boston in 1 708, was formed by the junction of
Wing's Lane (Elm Street) and Dock Square.
William Whitoomb (1707), of Boston, son of James and Elizabeth Whitcomb, was
bom in Boston, April 21, 1680. He married, (i) July 4, 1706, Rebecca Townsend, who
died April 18, 1708, and, (2) March i, 1709-10, Mary Belither, of Boston.
He does not appear to have held any office in Boston.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1707 is as follows : —
"April 7. 1707. The Rev'd Mr. John Sparhawk was chosen to preach the Artillery
Sermon and the commission officers were desired to request it of him. Accepted
by him.
"By reason of indisposition as he was on the road, he came not to town, and
Mr. Cotton Mather preach'd in his room."
Rev. John Sparhawk,^ who was invited to preach the Artillery election sermon in
1705, but declined to do so, was again invited to preach the annual sermon in 1707.
He accepted, but being taken ill on the way from Bristol, R. L, to Boston, he was
unable to preach, and his place was filled by Rev. Cotton Mather. Mr. Sparhawk was
the youngest son of Nathaniel and Prudence Sparhawk, and was born in Cambridge
about 1672. He graduated at Harvard College in 1689, and settled at Bristol, R. I.
Mr. Alden gives his epitaph thus : "Here lyeth interred the body of the Rev. Mr. John
Sparhawk, a minister of this place 23 years last past, and died the 29 of April, 17 18, in
the 46 year of his age."
Reva Cotton Mather,^ then in the forty-fifth year of his age, supplied the place of
Rev. Mr. Sparhawk, and delivered the Artillery sermon- of 1707. He also preached the
annual sermon before the Company in 1691. See page 289.
Q The officers elected were: Thomas Fitch (1700), captain; John
J 70O"Q« Ballentine, Jr. (1694), lieutenant ; Oliver Noyes (1699), ensign. Ezekiel
• ^ Lewis (1707) was first sergeant; Benjamin Pemberton (1707), second
sergeant; Benjamin Emmons, Jr. (1698), third sergeant; Seth Dwight (1702), foiu-th
sergeant, and Henry Bridgham (1699), clerk.
All the sermons printed down to 1700 bear the name of the "Artillery Company"
on the title-page, but the sermon printed in 1 700 is delivered before the " Honourable
Artillery Company." This was generally the style in the title-pages until 1738. The
preacher of the sermon for 1720 uses the appellation "Ancient and Honourable,"
'"[1707] April 7. Mr. Sparhawk is again * Memoir, New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1852,
chosen to preach the Artillery Sermon." — Sewall p. 9.
Papers, Vol, II., p, 183.
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and in that for 1737, the words "Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company" are once
introduced. Dr. Colman's century sermon, in 1738, has on the title-page the words
" Preached before the Honourable and Ancient Artillery Company." From that period
to the present, all the sermons are said to have been preached before the "Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Company."
The records of the Company do not mention either the words "Honorable" or
" Ancient " until long after these appellations had been applied to them by the public.
The News-Letter^ in 1704, uses the phrase "Honourable Artillery Company," and in
1729 a committee of the Company, in its report, uses the title "honourable Artillery
Company of the Province of the Massachusetts." The present name appears but once
(in 1762) previous to the year 1789, when the Company was revived after the Revolu-
tion ; the Legislature, in their militia laws, have since confirmed it to them.
In December, 1708, it was thought by the town that the by-laws already made and
in force for the government of the town were insufficient or defective. There was
neglect in the execution of these laws, and the need of a proper head, or town officer,
to enforce them. It was therefore proposed that a committee of the freeholders and
other inhabitants draw up a scheme, or " draught of a Charter of Incorporation for the
better government of the town." The committee was to consist of thirty-one persons.
The naming of the committee will best prove the influence, position, and prominence
of the members of the Artillery Company, and the respect in which they were held.
The committee consisted of the following: Elisha Cooke, Elisha Hutchinson
(1670), Isaac Addington, Samuel Sewall (1679), John Foster (1679), Penn Townsend
(1674), John Clark, Paul Dudley, Col Samuel Checkley (1678), Col. Adam Win-
throp (1692), Capt. Thomas Fitch (1700), Capt. Thomas Hutchinson (1694), Capt.
Timothy Clarke (1702), Capt. Samuel Keeling (1699), Capt. John Ballentine, Jr. (1694),
Elder Joseph Bridgham (1674), Deacon John Marion (1691), Addington Davenport
(1692), Thomas Newton (1702), Elisha Cooke, Jr. (1699), John George (1702), John
White, Richard Draper, Francis Clarke (1701), together with the selectmen, viz., Daniel
Oliver, Daniel Powning (1691), Thomas Cushing (1691), Stephen Minot, Francis
Thresher, Capt. Oliver Noyes (1699), ^^^ Joseph Prout (1674).
Of the above-named committee of thirty-one persons, twenty-two were members
of the Artillery Company. In the month of March following, notwithstanding the town
voted thanks to the above-named committee " for their care and paines in drawing up
the said Scheme," the scheme itself was negatived.
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1 708 were : Ames Angier,
James Davie, William Lowder.
" [1708] 7»" [Sept.] 6, 1 Train under Capt Fitch, followed me into Shrimptons Lane, and took me off.
and by that means dine with Maj. Turner at Norths. Mr Pemberton had discouraged me before, but I
He was I think the only Guest. Mr. N. Williams had thought to have Train'd this once; had I not
pray'd in the field in the morn; and Mr. Allen at been thus call'd away. . . .
his own Gate p. M. As were Shooting at the Mark, "[1709] May 2 Being Artillery day and Mr.
the Rain oblig'd us to put on our cloaks. Went to Higginson dead, I put on my Mourning Rapier;
Capt. Lieut. Ballentines; made an excellent Volley and put a black Ribband into my little cane. . . .
at Lodging the Colours, Mad. Ballentine rec'd them I din'd with the Artillery at Powell's, whether Max-
in at window. . . . well came and warned me to Council at 3. There I
"[1709] Monday, April 4. Gen'l Council, waited all alone, as many times I do." — Sewall
which prevented my Training in the Artillery. I Papers^ Vol. IL^ pp, 235, 252, 254.
sent my Pike, and went myself; and the Secretary
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Ames Angier (1708), school-master, of Boston, son of Rev. Samuel and Hannah
Angier, of Rehoboth, was born at Rehoboth, June 29, 1681, and graduated at Harvard
College in 1701. His mother was the only daughter of Urian Oakes, president of
Harvard College, 1675-81, who delivered the election sermon before the Artillery
Company in 1672. Ames Angier (1708) was second sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1709. He married, May 20, 1708, Margaret Maccarty, of Boston, probably a daughter
of Thaddeus (1681).
March 15, 1719-20, the town "voted : that Mr. Ames Anger be admitted a school-
master at ye new writing school-house * at ye South," at a salary of one hundred pounds
quarterly. Several petitions having been presented the town complaining of the South
School and of its teacher, the town voted, March 13, 1721-2, that the selectmen, and
such others as they may invite, visit the school, make inquiries, and report at the next
general meeting. The selectmen invited Penn Townsend (1674), Jeremiah Allen
(1694), and John Edwards (1699) to accompany them. They visited the South Writing-
School, April 24, 1722, and, after examination, reported that Mr. Angier (1708) should
not be continued as master. He died in 1722, in England.
James Davie (1708), merchant, of Boston, was probably a son of Capt. Humphrey
Davie (1665), who came to Boston in 1662. After the decease of his first wife, Capt.
Humphrey (1665) married Sarah, widow of James Richards, of Hartford, Conn. He
died Feb. 18, 1689. ^Y ^^s wife, Sarah, he had two sons or more. The father came
into possession of a large estate in Hartford, and it is quite probable that James (1708)
also removed thither.
William Lowder (1708), an innholder, of Boston, married, May 2, 1706, Lydia
Balston. He was a clerk of the market in Boston in 17 10, a fireward in 17 12, and in
1 7 1 5 was elected a constable, but refused to serve. He " was discharged by the Justices
in Court of General Sessions," at the April term. He was probably a storekeeper until
July II, 1726, when he petitioned the selectmen for a license as an innholder. It was
granted, "at the horsshew in the Comon." Probably this tavern was in the vicinity of
Horse Pond, on the Common. July 27, 1730, Mr. Lowder (1708) petitioned for liberty
" to remove his license of a tavemor from the house where he lives in Comon Street
to the place where Mr. Mason's Grainery was," which was granted. The "Grainary
belonging to Mr. Arthur Mason, butting on the Common or Training field," was used
by the town in 1702 to store powder in, on account of its remoteness from the town,
Mr. Lowder (1708) remained there but little more than three years, when he removed
from Common Street " to the house wherein George Cyre dwelt in Marlborough Street,"
now Washington Street, between Summer and School streets. He remained here until
his decease, in 1 736, when administration was granted unto his son.
William Ix)wder (1708) was clerk of the Artillery Company in 1710, third sergeant
in 171 1, and lieutenant in 1723.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1708 is as follows : —
"April S**» 1708. The Rev'd Mr. Samuel Danforth was chosen to preach the
Ames Angier (170S). Authority: Boston * "This was the school established about 17 17,
Records. at the corner of West and Common streets." —
William Lowder (1708). Authority: Bos- WhUman's HisL A, and H, A, Company , Ed, 1842.
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Artillery Sermon, and the then coramission officers, with Mr Samuel Sewall, Esqr [1679]
and Mr. Edward Bromfield Esqr [1679], were desired to request it of him.
" May 3'**, It was returned accepted pr him."
Rev. Samuel Danforth, of Taunton, who delivered the sermon before the Artillery
Company in 1708, was a son of Rev. Samuel Danforth, of Roxbury (colleague with
Rev. John Eliot), who delivered the sermon before the Company in 1667, and was a
brother of Rev. John Danforth, of Dorchester, who delivered the sermon before the
Company in 1693. Rev.* Samuel, of Taunton, was born Dec. 6, 1666, and graduated
at Harvard College in 1683. He was ordained in 1687, and married Hannah, daughter
of Rev. James Allen, of Boston, who delivered the sermon before the Company in 1664.
He died Nov. 14, 1727, and his widow, Dec. 3, 1761.
The officers elected were: Penn Townsend (1674), captain;
J / 00* I 0« H^t)ijah Savage (1699), lieutenant; Thomas Cushing (1691), ensign.
• ^ Henry Bridgham (1699) ^^ ^^^ sergeant; Ames Angier (1708),
second sergeant; Benjamin Simpson (1702), third sergeant; Ambrose Vincent (1703),
fourth sergeant, and Henry Bridgham (1699), clerk.
In 1709, the British government directed the northern colonies to raise forces to
unite with those of England, and attack Canada by sea and land ; but the promised fleet
and troops from England did not arrive, and the enterprise failed. Massachusetts had
nine hundred men under arms near Boston, and many vessels employed, from May to
October. The expense to the province was about twenty thousand pounds.
At the meeting of the freeholders, and other inhabitants of Boston, held at the
town-house, Monday, Dec. 19, 1709, a petition was presented to the town, signed by
Oliver Noyes (1699), Daniel Oliver, James Barnes, John George (1702), John Gerrish
(1700), and Anthony Stoddard, of whom one half were members of the Artillery Com-
pany. Dr. Oliver Noyes, who joined the Artillery Company in 1699, was the originator
and impelling spirit in the undertaking which was projected.
The petitioners asked permission of the town to build a wharf, at their own cost and
charge, at the end of King Street, to be the width of the street, and " unto low-water
mark, leaving a way thirty feet wide on one side as a highway, and keeping the end of
the wharf free for the town, when they shall see reason to plant guns there for the defence
of the town." The work was to be completed within four years. The petition is given
entire in the Record Commissioners' Report of Boston Town Records, 1 700-1 728,
pp. 66, 67.
The town thought favorably of the project, and appointed the following committee
to consider the petition, viz. : Isaiah Tay, Jonas Clark, Samuel Marshall (1685), James
Barnes, Daniel Powning (1691), Richard Draper, Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702), Capt.
Ephraim Savage (1674), and Joseph Wadsworth. At the town meeting, March 13,
1709-10, the above committee presented its report, which was signed by Joseph Prout
(1674) : " T. Clerk in ye name of said committee." They recommended, and the town
approved, that "the grant asked for by Capt. Oliver Noyes [1699] and Company be
"[1709] June 6 Artillery day. I went with Mr. John Williams of Deerfield to the funeral of Mr
Pierpont at Reading." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, II, y /. 257.
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granted." This was the origin of Long Wharf, which appears so conspicuous on the maps
of Boston from the time of Bonner's map, in 17 14; especially on Paul Revere's "View
of a part of Boston," showing Long Wharf, the buildings upon it, and the landing of
the British troops in 1768.
Capt. Uring, in his Voyages and Travels, describes the Boston of 1709-21, the
years of his first and last visits. He says, "The town is near two miles in length, and
three-quarters of a mile broad in some places, in which are reckoned 4000 houses ; most
of them are built of brick and have about 18000 inhabitants. It is much the largest of
any in America under the British government ; they have built several wharfs ; one of
which goes by the name of the Long Wharf, and may well be called so, it running about
800 foot into the harbour, where large ships, with great ease, may both lade and unlade ;
on one side of which are warehouses almost the whole length of the wharf."
At the town meeting held March 13 and 14, 1709-10, it was voted, "That the
Town will proceed to the choyce of a Committee to Consider about building a line of
Fortification on the Neck, to make an Estemation of what may be the charge thereof,
and also to Consider of the most convenient place & manner how the Sam : may be
built So as to be a means of Safety to ye Town and to make report to the Town at their
next meeting of what they Shall thinck proper for the Town to do therein." The
following committee was chosen : Elisha Cooke, Samuel Sewall (1679), Thomas Brattle,
Capt. Thomas Fitch (1700), and Capt. Oliver Noyes (1699). Aug. 31 next follow-
ing, the inhabitants in town meeting voted that the line of defence should be made about
two hundred feet to the southward of Mr. Samuel Phillips's (1693), "his land on ye
Neck," and that the fortification should be faced with stone from the bottom of the
ditch to the height of the rampart, and the parapet to be sod work. The line of
defence was at the termination of Orange Street, corresponding to the present inter-
section of Dover and Washington streets.
At the meeting in March, 1709-10, Joseph Prout (1674) represented that he had j'
served as town clerk for the space of nine years, and as town treasurer for seven years, n
and that the work of these offices had required so much care and attention as to exclude j
his doing anything else. The pay was small, and the town granted him one hundred !
and fifty dollars. '
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1709 were : John Ellis, Samuel ]
Gerrish, Joseph Hiller, John Hunt, Brattle Oliver, James Smith, Jr., Francis Wainwright.
John Ellis (1709), of Boston, son of Henry and Joanna Ellis, of Boston, was born
Aug. 18, 1683. His father, Henry, was a mariner. He was a corder of wood in 1704, i^
and was elected constable in 17 17. \[
Samuel Gerrish (1709), bookseller, of Boston, son of Rev. Joseph and Ann
(Waldron) Gerrish, of Wenham, married Mary, daughter of Hon. Samuel Sewall (1679).
She died Nov. 16, 1710, aged nineteen years and twenty days. He married, second, *
May 8, 17 12, Sarah, daughter of Capt. John Coney (1662). His mother was a daughter
of Major Richard Waldron, of Dover. Samuel (1709) is designated by Mr. Savage as
"the bookseller." He united with the Old South Church, March 14, 1707. He was
elected constable of Boston March 9, 1723, but declined, paying the fine. March 11,
John Ellis (1709). Authority : Boston Rec- Samuel Gerrish (1709). Authority; Bos-
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' 733> he was chosen town clerk, and was annually re-elected until his decease. May
18, 1741, the warrant contained an article, to elect a town clerk in place of Samuel
Gerrish (1709), deceased. He was also, from 1735 to his death, registrar of deeds for
Suffolk County, and was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 12.
Joseph Hiller (1709), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of Joseph and Susanna Hiller,
was bom in Boston, Sept. 9, 1685. He was a brother of Benjamin Hiller (17 14).
He was granted a license as a retailer in Comhill, Aug. 7, 17 10, which was regranted.
His house in Cornhill was on the easterly corner of Cornhill, now Washington Street,
and Tyng's Alley. In 17 19, he was one of the sureties for William Pitson, a new inhabi-
tant. He was chosen, March 25, 17 18, sealer of weights and measures for the Ibwn of
Boston, in place of Capt. Ephraim Savage (1674), "who had moved out of town."
Jan. 30, 1 720-1, James Collison was chosen sealer of weights and measures, in place
of Joseph Hiller (1709), deceased. The latter was first sergeant of the ArtiUery Com-
pany in 1 713, ensign in 17 18, and lieutenant in 17 19.
John Hunt (1709), trader, of Boston, son of Capt. Thomas (1685) and Judith
(Torrey) Hunt, was born in Boston in 1676. He married, June 14, 1711, Rebecca
Shrimpton. His marriage was solemnized by Ephraim Hunt, Esq. They had nine
children, one of whom, Elizabeth, married, Dec. 6, 1736, Col. Jacob Wendell (1733).
Ephraim Hunt (1717) was a brother of Capt. John (1709).
Capt. John (1709) was clerk of the market in 17 12; constable in 17 13; tithing-
man and a member of the militia in 17 19 and 1722; selectman from 1727 to 1730;
overseer of the poor from 173 1 to 1736 inclusive, and a trustee, March 29, 1728, of the
town's proportion of the sixty thousand pounds granted by the General Assembly.
There were five trustees charged with the loaning and care of this fund, four of whom
were members of the Artillery Company.
March 25, 1735, Capt. Hunt (1709) gave one hundred pounds toward the erection
of the new workhouse. He was a man of considerable wealth, and noted for his
generosity. He was the owner of the brigantine "Supply," recorded as one of the
vessels hailing from Boston in 1748. In 1734, Capt. Hunt (1709) was a member of
that select Fire Society in Boston, incorporated in 1717, whose membership was limited
to twenty persons. He became a member of the Old South Church, Nov. 22, 1730;
was appointed a justice of the peace, June 27, 1735, and served as third sergeant of
the Artillery Company in 17 13.
Brattle Oliver (1709), merchant, of Boston, son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth
(Brattle) Oliver, of Boston, was bom June i, 1689. He was a grandson of Peter (1643),
and a brother of Nathaniel, Jr. (1701). His mother was a daughter of Capt. Thomas
Brattle (1675). He became a member of the Old South Church, Feb. 16, 1728-9.
Brattle Oliver (1709) married, March 11, 1713-4, Anne Gillam.
But little is known of him. In 1734, he mortgaged some real estate on Fort Hill
to his brother, James. The last record found concerning him is the fact of his forbid-
ding the marriage banns of his eldest daughter, in 1736.
Joseph Hiller (1709). Authority: B(/ston Brattle Oliver (1709). Authoritiks: Bos-
Records, ton Records; Descendants of Thomas Brattle.
John Hunt (1709). Authorities: Boston
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James Smith, Jr. (1709), merchant, of Boston, son of James and Pradence Smith,
was born in Boston, June 12, 1689. He was constable of Boston in 17 15. He died
Aug. 4, 1769, aged eighty years, and was buried in the King's Chapel Burial-Ground.
His gravestone says, "M 82." His widow, Elizabeth, married Ralph Inman. She died
May 25, 1785, aged fifty-nine years.
Francis Wainwright (1709), merchant, of Ipswich and Boston, son of Francis and
^hillippa Wainwright, was bom in Ipswich, Aug. 25, 1664, and graduated at Harvard
College in 1686. He married Sarah Whipple, March 12, 1686-7. Their son, John, died
in his eighteenth year, when a senior at Harvard College. Francis (1709) partook of
the paternal military spirit, and when quite young joined the militia of Essex County,
passed through the various positions, and was promoted to be colonel. He was also
town clerk, representative to the General Court, justice, commissioner, and collector of
excise for Essex County. His wife died March 16, 1709, aged thirty-eight years. He
made an engagement to marry Mrs. Elizabeth Hirst, of Salem, but died Aug. 3, 171 1,
before the marriage was consummated. He bequeathed hwt pounds to the First Church.
His estate was appraised at one thousand nine hundred and fourteen pounds.
He never held an office in the Artillery Company. In the unsuccessful expedition
against Port Royal, he was second in command.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1 709 is as follows : —
"April 4. 1709. The Rev'd Mr. Joseph Gerrish was chosen to preach the Artillery
Sermon and the then Commission officers, with Capt Samuel Sewall, Esq [1679], Colo
Samuel Checkley [1678] and Lt Colo. Adam Winthrop [1694] were desired to request
it of him.
" May 2*. It was returned. Not accepted by him ; and the Rev'd Mr. Ebenezer
Pemberton was chosen to preach the Artillery Sermon, and the last mentioned Committee
was desired to request it of him."
Rev. Joseph Gerrish, who was invited to preach the Artillery sermon in 1 709, but
who declined, was a brother of John Gerrish, of Dover, the father of Capt. John Gerrish
(1700) and of Benjamin Gerrish (1714). Rev. Joseph and his wife, Ann, daughter of
Major Richard Waldron, of Dover, were the parents of Samuel Gerrish (1709), of
Boston. He settled over the church in Wenham in 1673, and died Jan. 6, 1720.
Rev. Ebenezer Pemberton, the preacher of the sermon before the Company in
1709, also delivered a sermon before it at its June anniversary in 1701. The latter was
printed, and appears in a volume of Mr. Pemberton*s sermons, but is misleading on
account of a typographical error, which states that it was delivered on "Jan. i," instead
of June I, 1701. See page 334.
Jtmes Smith, Jr. (1709.) Authorities: ing at 10 m; his Bride being with him. Tis the
Boston Records; King's Chapel Burial-Ground, by most compleat and surprising Disapointment that I
Bridginan. have been acquanted with. Wedding Goaths, to a
Francis Wainwright (1709). Authorities: Neck-cloth and Night-cap laid ready in the Bride-
Hurd's Hist, of Essex Co., Vol. I., Art., Ipswich; chamber, with the Brides attire; Great Provision
Savage's Gen. Diet made for Entertainment; Guests, several came from
"Aug 3. 171 1. Col. Francis Wainwright dies Boston and entertained at Mr. Hirst's; butnoBride-
at his own house at Ipswich. Left Salem for his groom, no wedding. He was laid in a new Tomb
last July 25, the day before his Brst apointed Wed- of his own making lately; and his dead wife taken
ding-day; which Appointment was rcmov*d to the out of another and laid with him.*^— 5Wf;<7// /'rtt/^rj,
last of July. He was taken Sick at Ipswich on the Vol, IL^ p. 320.
Lords Day, July 29, and died on the Friday follow-
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The officers elected were : John Ballentine (1682), captain; Samuel
\7 \ 0" I • Keeling (1699), lieutenant; Edward Martyn (1702), ensign. Richard
• Bill (1707) was first sergeant; Daniel Epes (1706), second sergeant;
Jonathan Loring (1704), third sergeant; Richard Hall (1707), fourth sergeant, and
William Lowder (1708), clerk.
The members recruited in 17 10 were : Robert Calfe, Jr., George Robinson, William
Tidcomb, Abiel Walley.
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Robert Calfe, or Calef, Jr. (1710), merchant, of Boston, and later of Roxbury, son
of Robert, of Roxbury, was born about 1678, and therefore was only about fourteen
years of age at the time of the witchcraft delusion, and was but twenty-two years of age
in 1700. Mr. Whitman (1810), in his history of the Artillery Company, edition of 1842,
p. 253, and Mr. Savage, in the Genealogical Dictionary, Vol. I., p. 329, credit him with
being the author of More Wonders of the Invisible World, printed in I^ndon in 1 700, the
authorship of which, as Mr. Drake claims in his History of Roxbury, should be awarded
to Robert Calfe, Sr. The latter was born in 1648, and died, says his gravestone,
"April 13, 1 7 19, aged 71." The name of the author given on the title-page is "Robert
Calfe," and not Robert Calfe, Jr.
Rev. Cotton Mather drew up an account of the witch trials, and published it with
the title. Wonders of the Invisible World. Mr. Calfe replied with More Wonders of the
Invisible World. The latter gave great offence, and was the occasion of bitter and
angry feelings on the part of the Mathers. Rev. Increase Mather, president of Harvard
College, caused the "wicked book" to be publicly burned in the college yard, "the scene
of the holocaust being the area between Massachusetts, Harvard, and Stoughton Halls."
The book was reprinted in Salem in 1823. Mr. Savage remarks, "Ever honored will be
his name for . . . giving the history of the baneful superstition of 1692; that served
to prevent a renewal of the horrid tragedies that the patrons of the delusion, unsatisfied
with their sad experience, would surely have attempted."
Robert Calfe, Jr. (1710), married, Dec. 23, 1699, Margaret, daughter of James
Buxton, of Newton, and had at least eight children.
Mr. Whitman (1810) gives the date of the death of the Mr. Calfe, Sr., for the
decease of the junior. The latter died between April, 1722, and Feb. i8 next following,
when his will of Jan. '2, 1720, according to Mr. Savage, was probated.
Robert, Jr. (17 10), was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1712.
George Robinson (17 10), carver, of Boston, son of George (1694) and Elizabeth
Robinson, was born in Boston, Dec. 28, 1680. He married Sarah Maverick, April 7,
1698. He was a tithing-man and member of a Boston militia company in 17 15. He
died in August, 1737.
William Tidcomb, or Titoomb (17 10), of Newbury, the eldest son of William
Tidcomb, was born Aug. 14, 1659. He is called "Sergeant William" in the Newbury
records. He married. May 15, 1683, Ann Cottle. He died Feb. 4, 1740, and his
widow died Aug. 15, 1747.
Robert Calfe, Jr. (1710.) Authorities: George Robinson (i 710). AuTHORrrv ; Bos-
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; ton Records.
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1876, 1884. William Tidcomb (1710). Authorities:
Savage's Gen. Diet.; Early New Eng. Families.
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Mr. Coffin, in his history of Newbury, mentions Mr. Tidcomb (1710) as an assessor
in 17 16, and, Sept. 20, 172 1, "Ensign William Tidcomb was one of a committee to
receive and to loan the town's part of the fifty thousand pounds — granted by Massa-
chusetts, July 13, 1720." This was the famous "land-bank" scheme, which resulted
so injuriously to the estates of many persons. Mr. Whitman (1810) calls him "Col.
William Tidcomb," and after quoting from Mr. Hutchinson's history, concludes, "* He was
killed,' says Farmer, ' in the French war of 1755.' "
It was Col. Moses, son of William (17 10), who was at Louisburg in 1745, and who
was killed in the French war of 1755. As Col. Moses was bom June 19, 1700, he could
not have joined the Artillery Company in 1710. William Tidcomb (1710) was not at
Louisburg in 1745, as his death occurred five years previous to that expedition.
Abiel Walley (1710), merchant, of Boston, son of John (1671) and Elizabeth
(Alden) Walley, was born Aug. 30, 1686. His mother was a daughter of the second
John Alden. Abiel Walley (17 10) married, June 17, 17 10, Margaret Corwin.
He was a constable of the town of Boston in 1715 and 1723. May.25, 1735, he
contributed, " to be paid in goods," thirty pounds towards the erection of the new work-
house. He resided on Hanover Street in 1737. He was a selectman of Boston in 1746
and 1 747, and was on several important committees, visiting schools, instructing repre-
sentatives, etc. He was moderator of the town meeting, June 29, 1747, and became a
member of the Old South Church, March 3, 17 16, but "took dismission to the New
North Church."
May 22, 1 741, he was chosen one of a committee to wait on his Excellency the
Governor, " desiring that some measures may be taken to protect such coasters as may
be bringing provisions, wood, etc., from being impressed on board of his Majesty's
ships of way, laying in the harbor."
May 15, 1750, he was chairman of a committee to prepare a memorial "to the Great
and General Court, for the repeal of the law lately passed," laying a duty on tea, coffee,
coaches, chaises, etc. The report of the committee was accepted, and it was voted that
" an agent be also chose by the town to appear in their behalf at home to prevent said
acts being confirmed by his Majesty." Christopher Kilby, Esq., of London, was chosen
agent. Of the committee of five, who wrote the vivid portraiture of the distressed
condition of Boston in 1752, as given in the Report of Record Commissioners (City
Document No. 170, pp. 220-222), three were members of the Artillery Company, viz. :
Abiel Walley (1710), Daniel Henchman (1712), and John Phillips (1725). The pro-
tests were the same as those in defence of which the colonies resorted to arms. The
document is stamped with as great a spirit of firmness and determination as those
written by the patriots of a quarter of a century later. In these public concerns, Mr.
Walley (1710) took a great interest, and he bore a prominent and honorable part in
opposing the heavy burdens levied by the British government.
He was appointed a justice of the peace and of the quorum for Suffolk County,
Nov. 5, 1740, and was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 171 1. He died with-
out issue, and his will was proved Aug. 31, 1759.
The record of the Artillery Company for 17 10 is as follows : —
"April 3. 1 7 10. A committee chosen and Impowered by the Artillery Company of
Abiel Walley (171O). Auihorities: Boston Records; Hist Cat. of Old South Church.
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the Massachusets to Treat with, and lease out to any Person that may present [himself],
the farm belonging to said Company, not exceeding the term of twenty-one years ; viz* :
Capt Penn Townsend [1674], Capt Habijah Savage [1699], Ensign Thomas Gushing
[1691], Colo Elisha Hutchinson [1670], Capt Samuel Sewall [1679], Colo. Samuel
Checkley [1678], Capt Samuel Keeling [1699].
" The Rev'd Mr. Increase Mather was chosen to preach the Artillery Sermon, and
the then Commission Officers were desired to request it of him. May 4^. It was
accepted by him."
Rev. increase Mather, of Boston, who preached before the Company forty-five
years before, in 1665, delivered the Artillery election sermon* in 17 10. A sketch of
his life will be found under that date. See page 204.
One of his successors. Rev. Dr. Pond, speaks of Mr. Mather as "a man richly
endowed by nature, richly furnished by education, and deservedly numbered with the
most pious, learned, and industrious men of New England."
The elected officers were : Habijah Savage (1699), captain; Edward
I V I I "2. Winslow( 1 700), lieutenant; Edward Hutchinson (1702), ensign. Thomas
• Salter (1704) was first sergeant; Richard Proctor (1699), second ser-
geant; William Lowder (1708), third sergeant; Abiel Walley (17 10), fourth sergeant,
and Jonathan Williams ( 1 7 1 1 ) , clerk.
This was the year of a conflagration, called the " great fire," until eclipsed by that
of March 20, 1760. Mr. Whitmore, in the Old State House Memorial, edition 1887,
says, " To add to the general depression, a great fire in Boston occurred * about 7 or 8
o'clock of the night between the 2d and 3d of October.* * It broke out in an old Tene-
ment within a back Yard in Cornhill (/. ^., Washington Street), near the First meeting-
house, occasioned by the carelessness of a poor Scottish woman (one Mary Morse), by
using Fire near a parcel of Ocum, Chips, and other combustible Rubbish.* This spot
was in or near Williams Court. * All the houses on both sides of Cornhill [Washington
Street] from School Street to what is called the stone-shop in Dock-square, all the upper
part of King Street [State Street] on the south and north side, together with the Town
House, and what was called the Old Meeting House above it, were consumed to ashes.' "
Thus ended the first town-house in Boston, originally suggested by, and largely erected
through the thoughtful generosity of, Robert Keayne (1637), the founder of the Artillery
Company.
One hundred buildings were consumed, and one hundred and ten families were
tiu-ned out of doors. Snow's History of Boston says, "The house in which the fire took
is said to have belonged to Capt. Ephraim Savage [1674], who then lived in Williams
Court." How many members of the Artillery Company suffered directly by the fire is
not known. Two petitions, however, containing some of the names of the sufferers, are
on file in the clerk's office, Boston. Included therein are the names of Samuel Lynde
' " [1710] Second day, April 3 [during a ses- valuisseni voia Pelasgi* Before we went away word
sion of the council in the town-house], As we look was brought that Dr. Mather was chosen to preach
toward the Artillery passing by, I said to Mr. Pern- the Artillery Sermon. Mr Pemberton said, * Must
berton the passage of Ulysses ; *Si mea cum vestris choose agen.' " — Sewall Papers, Vol, IL^ p, 279.
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(1691), Ephraim Savage (1674), Henry Deering (1682), Ezekiel Lewis (1707), Thomas
Phillips (1694), and Enoch Greenleaf (1680). The saved goods, unclaimed, were
placed by the selectmen in the care of Edward Hutchinson (1702).
The town took immediate steps toward procuring a new town-house, and addressed
the legislature, by which a joint committee was selected, viz. : Elisha Hutchinson (1670)
and Penn Townsend (1674), councillors; Addington Davenport (1692), Samuel Thaxter
(1728), and Capt. Phips (i 681), deputies, with two persons representing Boston, viz.:
Thomas Brattle and William Payne (1691), which committee, under the direction of
the Legislatiu*e and the town of Boston, supervised the erection of a town-house, —
the present Old State House, so called, — at the head of State Street.
In 17 1 1, Timothy Thornton (1691), Capt Thomas Hutchinson (1694), and Capt
Edward Martyn (1702), were chosen by the town, with full power, to purchase land for
the enlargement of the North burying-place. A purchase was accordingly made of land
adjacent, belonging to Hon. Samuel Sewall (1679), ^or ^^^ hundred and twenty pounds.
The line of defence, or the fortification, proposed across the Neck, was a matter of
absorbing interest to the town. At the August meeting, it was determined that the
"line of Defence be forthwith made,** and that Col. Giles Dyer (1680), Capt. Timothy
Clarke (1702), Messrs. Richard Draper, Joseph Wadsworth, and Joshua Gee were
appointed a committee to manage the affair of making it. A thousand pounds were
appropriated for it, and the field-officers of the militia of the town were desired to make
suggestions in regard to it, as was also his Excellency the Governor. The field-officers
of the militia were veteran members of the Artillery Company.
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 171 1 were: Jeremiah Belknap,
Benjamin Bridge, Barrat Dyer, John Eustace, Ephraim Fenno, John Gibbins, John
Goldthwait, Nathaniel Goodwin, Samuel Green, Estes Hatch, Samuel Haugh, Richard
Hunnewell, Ebenezer Lowell, William Parkman, Thomas Phillips, Habijah Savage, James
Tileston, James Vamey, Ezekiel Walker, Nathaniel Wheeler, Jonathan Williams.
Jeremiah Belknap (171 1), leather-breeches maker and leather-dresser, of Boston,
son of Joseph (1692) and Deborah (Fitch) Belknap, and grandson of Joseph Belknap
(1658), was bom in Boston, Jan. i, 1687. Jeremiah (171 1) was a half-brother of
Nicholas (1725), and of Abraham (1735). He married Sarah Fosdick, born P>b. 19,
1684-5, sister of Lieut. James Fosdick (1722). Jeremiah (1711) and Sarah (Fosdick)
Belknap had two sons, Joseph (1742), named for his paternal grandfather, and Jeremiah
(1745), named for his maternal grandfather, Jeremiah Fitch, of Boston. They were the
grandparents of Jeremy Belknap, bom June 4, 1744 (Harv. Coll., 1762), "the amiable
and leamed historian of New Hampshire," and author of valuable volumes of American
biography. Jeremiah (17 11) and his wife were members of the Old South Church. He
was admitted to membership March 9, 1711-2, and she, the 8th of April preceding.
He followed the trade of his father and grandfather, and acquired a considerable prop-
erty. He was a man of marked ability, and took a prominent part in town affairs and
public matters. He held minor town offices for twelve years, between 17 16 and 1741 ;
was one of the purchasers of grain for the town from March 11, 1739, ^^ 1746 ; was one
of the committee to raise, by taxation, ten thousand pounds for the building of batteries
and fortifications for the town in 1744; frequently made the annual visit to the public
Jeremiah Belknap (171 1). Authority: Boston Records.
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schools, with the clergy and others, and was selectman in 1747. His residence was on
Comhill (Washington Street) in 1723. Sept. 27, 1725, liberty was granted him by the
selectmen to build a tomb on the south line of the South burying-place. The tomb was
No. 33. He died in 1751, aged sixty-four years.
Benjamin Bridge (1711)9 tailor, of Boston, son of Samuel (1679) and Hannah
Bridge, and brother of Capt. Ebenezer Bridge (1717), was bom Feb. 18, 1684. He was
first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 15, and ensign in 1728. In the latter year,
July 4, he was one of the coroner's jury " who being Sworn, upon their oaths say, that
Benjamin Woodbridge came to his death " with a sword in the hands of Henry Phillips,
on Boston Common, July 3, 1728. He died in June, 1739.
Barrat Dyer (171 1) was a cooper, of Boston. He was a tithing-raan and mem-
ber of a Boston military company in 1707 and 1708; measurer of grain in 1707-8
and 1709 ; constable in 171 1, but resigned ; scavenger in 1723, 1726, and 1734, and culler
of staves in 1744. In 1708, the selectmen appointed him a ganger and viewer of casks
made for tar, pitch, turpentine, and rosin. In April,* 17 10, he was ordered by the select-
men to remove the fence which he and William Keen (1702) had erected in Pierce's
Alley, now known as Change Avenue. Liberty was granted Barrat Dyer, Sept. 6, 1726, to
build a tomb " on the new line in the South burying-place." He presented a clock to
the New Brick Church. He died Dec. 7, 1753.
A Barrat Dyer married Elizabeth Bull, Dec. 21, 1730.
John Eustace, or Eustis (171 1), housewright, of Boston, son of William Eustis, was
born Dec. 8, 1659. He married (i) Elizabeth Morse, who died about Nov. 20, 17 14;
(2) April 4, 1 7 15, Mercy Tay, who died April 3, 17 18, and, (3) July 7, 17 19, Mary
Moulds. He died April 5, 1722, and was buried in King's Chapel Burial-Ground. His
name is spelled Eustis on his gravestone. He resided on Back, now Salem, Street,
in 1722, where he owned two houses, inventoried at nine hundred pounds.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 12.
Ephraim Fenno (1711) was of Boston. He married Elizabeth Smith, July 22, 1706.
In the selectmen's records of 1708, reference is made to the house of Ephraim Fenno
(171 1 ), at the South End. Robert Calfe, Jr. (17 10), was his neighbor. July 15, 1718,
petition for license as an innholder was disallowed; but Aug. 5, 17 18, he was licensed
to sell ale, beer, and cider within doors, " at his house in Marlborough [now Washington]
Street." In 1720, he was licensed as an innholder. He again applied in 1736 for a
license, but it was disallowed. He was clerk of the market in 171 2, constable in 17 13,
sealer of leather in 1724, 1725, and 1726.
His son, Ephraim, Jr., was a member of the Old South Church, and not Ephraim
(1711), as Mr. Whitman (1810) states.
Benjamin Bridge (171 1 ). Authority : Bos- John Eustace (1711). Authority: New
ton Records. Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1878, p. 205.
Barrat Dyer (1711). AuTHORrriEs: Boston Ephrtim Fmno (1711). Authority: Bos-
Records; 'Botion Post'Boy ; Rev. Mr. Ware's Hist. ton Records.
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John Gibbins (171 1), apothecary, of Boston, son of Lieut. William Gibbins (1691)
and Anne, his wife, was born Jan. 1 1, 1687, and graduated at. Harvard College in 1706.
He married Rebecca Gray, Oct. 4, 17 11. He was clerk of the market in 17 12, and was
elected constable in 17 15, but declined to serve. Feb. 23, 1736, he petitioned for a
tomb in the South burial-ground, and Jan. 10, 1738, the selectmen granted tomb
No. 85 to " Dr. John Gibbins [1711]."
He was one of the founders of Trinity Church, 1734.
John Goldthwait (171 1), a brick mason, of Boston, son of Samuel and Elizabeth
(Cheever) Goldthwait, was bom in Salem in 1677. He was a grandson of the celebrated
Ezekiel Cheever. He married Sarah Hopkins, March 13, 1701. She died Oct. 31, 1715.
He was elected constable in 17 13, but declined; and served as tithing- man in 1721,
clerk of the market in 1724, scavenger in 1725, and in 1726 was appointed, with others,
by Edward Bromfield (1707) and others, and by the selectmen of Boston, an appraiser, to
make a true " apprizement of the tenements standing on the towns land and wharf, on
the South side of town dock, now in the possession of Mr Bromfield [1707], Belcher
and others." He was called in 1708 to appraise a partition brick wall near the Swinging
Bridge, and in 17 12 to examine chimneys, which would indicate that he was a mason.
Feb. 25, 17 16, he was directed to make such alterations in the chimney of Mr. Sheaffe's
house as were necessary, and March 25, 17 17, the selectmen agreed that "Mr. John
Goldthwait [171 1] be imployed in carrying up a Small Stack of chimnyes" at Mr. Sheaffe's
house.
In 1735, he contributed thirty pounds in mason work toward the erection of the
workhouse. Tradition says that he lived at the North End.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1721 ; ensign in 1730, and i'ts
lieutenant in 1732. Of his sons, Joseph joined the Artillery Company in 1732 and
Benjamin in 1740.
He died June 25, 1766, aged eighty-eight years and six months.
Nathaniel Goodwin (1711) was of Boston. He was not bom or married in Boston.
He appears in Boston in 1696, and had wife, Elizabeth. Their first child was Nathaniel,
bom Nov. 23, 1696. Nathaniel (1711) married, (2) July 6, 1708, Bridget Salisbury.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 18, and its ensign in 1724,
and became a member of the Old South Church, Sept. 27, 1730.
Samuel Green (1711), cooper, of Boston, son of James (1674) and Rebecca
(Jones) Green, of Boston, was born in Boston, July 20, 1680. His mother was a
daughter of Thomas Jones (1643), of Dorchester. He married Elizabeth Brazier, Jan.
27, 1703. His brother, Richard, joined the Artillery Company in 1694. Samuel (171 1)
was by trade a cooper, but Aug. 27, 171 1, he applied for a license as an innholder, which
was disallowed. Nov. 24, 17 13, he was appointed by the selectmen to board sloops or
vessels bringing corn, and see to the delivery of the corn, according to the by-laws of the
town, — "so much to each family." His last petition for a license was July 9, 17 14,
where he is named " Samuel Green. Coop^"
John Gibbins (171 1). Authority: Boston Samuel Green (171 1). AuTHORrrY: Boston
Records. Records.
John Goldthwait (1711). Authorities:
Boston Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg.,
1880, p. 94; MS. of Joseph Cutler Whitney.
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Estes Hatch (17 11), of Dorchester, was born in 1689. He married, Nov. 9, 1716,
Mary Rolfe.i
Col. Hatch (171 1 ) was a prominent man in town affairs; held the principal mili-
tary offices, and at the time of his decease was a ** brigadier-general of horse." He was
captain of the Tenth Company in the Third Massachusetts Regiment at Louisburg,
in 1745.
The Artillery Company has in its museum a valuable relic in the form of a mourning
ring, made in memory of Gen. Estes Hatch (171 1). It is of fine gold, panelled on the
outside, and inscribed with the words, " | B^ Gen | E: Hatch | OB: 6 | Feb | 1759 |
JE 70 I ."
Samuel Haugh (171 1), of Boston, son of Samuel and Ann (Rainsford) Haugh, was
bom Feb. i, 1676. "Samuel Haugh [171 1] was indentured to Mr. Thomas Savage
[1665]." 2 He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1713, and is said to
have died " before middle age."
Richard Hunnewell (171 1), master-mariner, of Boston, son of Ambrose Hunnewell
(169s), was bom in 1681. He married (i) Sarah , who died July 23, 1723, and,
(2) March 12, 1724, Elizabeth Bradford. He was chosen to town office, March 12,
1710-1, and also the year following. He resided in North Street in 17 10. Oct 25,
1 7 15, he presented to the selectmen his account of disbursements in laying a common
sewer, three hundred and fourteen feet long, from the common sewer in North Street,
through Charter Street to Thomas Chittey's, which was approved by the selectmen, and
assessed upon the property holders. It amounted to j£ss 7^.
He died Nov. 27, 1 742, aged sixty-one years, and was entombed in King's Chapel
Burial-Ground.
Ebenezer Lowell (17 n), cordwainer, of Boston, son of John and Hannah
(Proctor) Lowell, was bora in 1675. Ebenezer (1711) married, Jan. 30, 1694, Elizabeth
Shaler, and they had at least two sons, John and Ebenezer, who grew up. The father
was clerk of the market in 1704, constable in 1707, and, in 17 11, was licensed to sell
"strong drink." He died before Sept. 11, 17 11, and his widow, Elizabeth "Lowle,"
petitioned the selectmen for a license, which she received in 17 11 and 1712. In 171 3,
objection was made to its renewal, and, July 23, Philip Bongarden, having married Mrs.
Lowell, petitioned for the license she had, and it was granted.
The son, Ebenezer, remained in Boston, sold "strong drink" for several years, and,
Estes Hatch (171 1). Authorities: Chase's attacked Haverhill. Mr. Rolfe was kiHed by the
Hist, of Haverhill, p. 220; New Eng. Hist, and Indians, and his daughters, Mary and Elizabeth,
Gen. Reg., 187 1, p. 258, and 1893. ^^^^ saved by the sagacity of Hagar, a negro slave,
Samuel Haugh (i 711). Authority: Eaton's who was an inmate of the family. She carried the
Hist, of Reading, p. 87. children into the cellar, covered them with two tubs,
"[1717, June] 9. Mr. Sam. Haugh buried; and then concealed herself. They thus escaped the
Mr. Edwards, Ellis, Williams Retailer were 3 of the brutality of the savages. Elizabeth became the wife
Bearers. I had a scarf. Mr Eliakim Hutchinson of Rev. Samuel Checkley, who delivered the Artil-
& I followed next after the Mourners, 42 upon the lery sermon in 1725, and was the mother of the
Coffin." — Sewall PaperSy Vol. ///., /. 132. wife of Samuel Adams, the patriot.
Richard Hunnewell (1711). Authorities: '"Thursday, November the Sixth, 1690, at my
Boston Records; King's Chapel Burial-Ground, by House in Boston Samuel Haugh and Mr. Thomas
Bridgman. Savage mutually sign'd and delivered Indentures to
Ebenezer Lowell (1711). Authorities: each other: Sam. to serve him from Oct 7 last,
Boston Records; Pilgrims of Boston, by Bridgman. Seven years and six Monetbs." — Sewall Paper s^
' Mary Rolfe was a daughter of Rev. Benjamin Vol, /., /. 333.
Rolfe, of Haverhill. Aug. 29, 1708, the Indians
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in 1742, was allowed to sell "Flour, Butter, Cheese & Rice " in stall No. 10, south side
of the market. The son, John, graduated at Harvard College in 1721, was ordained as
pastor of the First Church in Newbury, Jan. 12, 1726, and held that position forty-two
years. John, son of John, and grandson of Ebenezer (171 1), graduated at Harvard
College in 1760, and became distinguished as a judge. Several eminent benefactors of
the Commonwealth are the descendants of Ebenezer (17 11).
William Parkman (171 1), joiner, of Boston, son of William and Elizabeth Park-
man, was bom in Boston, Dec. 19, 1685. He married, May 5, 1708, Hannah Goodwin.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 17. Dec. 12, 1709, "the selectmen
let unto William Parkman, Jr. (171 1), a strip of land belonging to the North Battery, on
the easterly side of his dwelling-house, at one shilling per annum." Feb. 27, 1709-10,
the selectmen engaged Mr. Parkman (171 1) to collect and receive the wharfage and
dockage fees at Merry's Point. In 1732, he resided in Ship, now North, Street. A strip
of land, eighty feet long and two feet wide, was sold by him to the town in 1 734, to
widen Battery Alley, now Battery Street, for the sum of forty shillings.
He was scavenger in 1721, 1723, and 1725 ; constable in 1721 ; assessor in 1731 ;
measurer of boards and timber, and viewer of shingles, in 1732, 1744, 1745, and 1746.
June 17, 1734, William Parkman (171 1) and others petitioned the town for liberty to
lay down and maintain, for twenty or thirty years, good and sufficient ways for the land-
ing of passengers from Winnisimmet, at the town's slip, at the lower end of North Street.
The petition was granted, and the term was fixed at thirty years.
Probably William Parkman, Sr., was the person of that name who was one of the
founders of the New North Church in 17 12, but William, Jr. (171 1), was a member
of that church, a deacon, and its last ruling elder. He was elected to the latter office
in 1743, and died in 1775 or 1776, in the country.
Thomas Phillips (171 1), was a tavern-keeper, of Boston. He married, Dec. 31,
1702, Rebecca Blaney.
Thomas Phillips (171 1) first appears as an innholder in 1709, when, June 9, the
selectmen billeted ninety of the soldiers, " now in her Majesty's service upon this present
expedition," within the town of Boston. These soldiers were assigned to the several
houses of entertainment, and five were billeted to Thomas Phillips (1711). The town
records inform us as to his tavern and its situation. Oct. 31, 1 712, Thomas Phillips
(171 1 ) received liberty "to dig up the highway from his dwelling-house, being the Sun
Tavern, to the dock, which is about thirty feet," to lay a drain. Feb. 21, 17 14-5, Thbmas
Phillips (17 11) was notified by the selectmen to remove " the heap of dirt lying in the
highway, before or nigh his house, at the entrance of Corn Market, which hath been
made by dirt from his yard."
The dwelling-house of Thomas Phillips (171 1) was the original Sun Tavern, on
Dock Square. He kept it, certainly, from 1708 until 1724, when he was succeeded by
Samuel Mears, who was followed by Andrew Halliburton and James Day (1733), and
probably others. The Sun Tavern was on the corner of Dock Square and what is now
Faneuil Hall Square.
The will of Thomas Phillips was proved in 1726.
William Parkman (1711). Authorities: Thomas Phillips (171 i). Authority: Bos-
Boston Records; Drake's Hist, of Boston. ton Records.
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Habijah Savage (171 1) was the same as Habijah Savage (1699). See page 322.
James Tileston (171 1), housewright, of Boston, son of Timothy and Sarah (Briiig-
man) Tileston, of Dorchester, was born in Dorchester, July 2, 1678. He was a brother
of Col. Thomas Tileston (1724), of Dorchester. James (171 1) was fourth sergeant of
the Artillery Company in 1713, its Ensign in 1723, and one of the founders of the new
Brick Church, Boston. He was a constable in 17 12, viewer of shingles, boards, etc., in
1716, 1717, 1719, 1720, 1724, and 1725. and fence-viewer in 1718, 1721, and 1728. In
1 7 14, he resided on Bennet Street. Tileston Street perpetuates the name of this family.
He died prior to Februar}*, 1740.
James Varney (171 1) was a bricklayer in Boston. He came to Boston about
1700, and married, Nov 6, 1701, Mercy Hiskett, who died May 22, 1702. His name
appears again in the records in 1706, and he had, by wife Jane, James Varney, bom
Aug. 8, 1706.
James (1711) was a constable of Boston in 17 17. In 1708, he received official
notice to "make his Brick wall in higth conformable to his Lycence." Jan. 21, 1725,
he received permission of the selectmen to erect a dwelling-house on Copp*s Hill, front-
ing Sheafe Street.
Mr. James Varney (1711) died "Jan. 24, 1752, aged 74," and his widow, Jean,
died "April 8, 1752, aged 80." Both were interred in Copp*s Hill Burial-Ground.
Ezekiel Walker (171 1), currier, of Boston,* son of Samuel, of Wobum, was bom
March 5, 1679. He married (i) Sarah VVyman, and, (2) Aug. 7, 1701, Ruth Cook. He
was constable of Boston in 171 2, and sealer of leather from i7i4toi722 inclusive, except
in 1 719. He became a member of the Old South Church, May 11, 1707. Sept. 24, 17 16,
the selectmen "Voted, That Mr Ezekiel Walker [171 1] be desired and he is here by
Impowered to Prosecut Such persons as shall transgress any of the Laws of this Province
against Intemperance, Immorality & Prophaness, and for Reformation of Manners." The
next month, Oct. 23, he applied to the selectmen for a retailer's license, but his petition
was dismissed "as out of season." His application of July 5, 17 17, for a license was
refused, but subsequently was allowed to sell beer and cider in Queen (now Court) Street ;
and in March following, the selectmen "Voted. A period to Mesu*rs John Marion [1691]
& Ezekiel Walkers [17 11] Service in Prosecuting the Breach of Laws & Town orders,
untill further Order." They were allowed, beginning May 29, " to prosecute the breach
of the laws," for one "moneth." Ezekiel (17 11) continued his cider and beer business.
He died before June, 1724, when the license was granted Ruth Walker, his widow.
Nathaniel Wheeler (17 11), by wife, Mary, had five children born in Boston between
1699 and 17 12. He was clerk of the market in Boston in 1715.
Jonathan Williams (171 1), merchant, of Boston, son of Robert, was bora Sept 22,
1673, and died in Boston, March 27, 1737. His parents were members of the First
Church, and of that Jonathan (171 1) and Jonathan, Jr. (1729), were deacons. Jonathan
Williams ( 1 7 1 1 ) began life as a wine cooper, and carried on that business in Boston for
James Tileston ( 1 711). Authorities: Bos- Ezekiel Walker (171 1). Authorities: Bos-
ton Records; Dorchester Records; New Eng. Hist. ton and Wobum Records,
and Gen. Reg., 1859. Jonathan Williams (1711). AuTHORrrv:
James Varney (171 1). Authorities: Bos- Boston Records,
ton Records; Copp^s Hill Burial-Ground, by Bridg-
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some years. His first wife was Mary Hunlock, a granddaughter of Samuel Sendall, by
whom he had two sons, Jonathan (1729) and Sendall (1738), and a daughter, Mary.
Mary (Hunlock) Williams died in September, 1707, and Jonathan Williams (17 11)
married, June 24, 1708, Mrs. Rebecca Townsend. She was the widow of James 'I\3wn-
send, of Boston, wine merchant. Jonathan Williams ( 1 7 1 1 ) succeeded to the business
of Mr. Townsend, and sold ^ines, etc , at the famous wine store, under the sign of the
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Wainwright [1709], Joseph Hiller, Jun. [1709], Thomas Salter [1704], John Sale [1704],
John Eustace [1711], Nathaniel Wheeler [1711], Samuel Haugh [1711], Benjamin
Bridge [1711], Habijah Savage [1699], Ephraim Fenno [1711], John Gibbon [1711],
Nathaniel Goodwin [17 11], Jonathan Williams [171 1], Thomas Phillips [171 1], Ebenezer
Lowle [1711], Samuel Green [1711], Ezekiel Walker [1711], Barrat Dyer [1711],
William Parkman [17 11], Richard Hunnewell [171 1], James Tilestone [17 11]."
The officers elected were: William Tailer (17 12), captain; Edward
\7 \ 2" ^. Martyn (1702), lieutenant; John Gerrish (1700), ensign. John Green-
• ^ ough (1712) was first sergeant; John Eustace (171 1), second sergeant;
Robert Calfe (17 10), third sergeant; Samuel Gerrish (1709), fourth sergeant, and
Jonathan Williams ( 1 7 1 1 ) , clerk.
The Blue Hills having been sold by the town, it was voted to choose a committee
to invest the proceeds, one thousand five hundred pounds. Addington Davenport
(1692), Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing (1691), Oliver Noyes (1699), Joseph
Wadsworth, and Edward Hutchinson (1702), with the selectmen, four of whom were
members of the Artillery Company, were chosen for that purpose ; and to the same
committee, March 9, 17 12-3, the town referred the consideration of "what is proper for
the town to do about a lighthouse."
The members recruited in 17 12 were : Samuel Durham, Joseph Essex, Daniel Goffe,
John Greenough, Daniel Henchman, Samuel Oakes, William Tailer.
Samuel Durham (17 12), by trade a mason, appears first in Boston Records, July 6,
1 69 1, where it is recorded, "Samuel Durham and Eliza Reed were married by Sam'l
Sewall [1679] Esq. Assist." They had a son, Samuel, bom March i, 1692, but his name
does not again appear on the records of Boston. Samuel (17 12), July 12, 1706, was
requested to survey the defective chimneys in the house of Mr. Obadiah Proctor (1722).
Dec. 20, 1708, he was appointed by the selectmen to appraise a brick wall, on petition of
Capt. John Fairweather, and April 14, 171 2, he was required to perform a similar service,
in answer to a petition of William Paine (1691).
Joseph Essex (1712), jack maker, of Boston, married Hannah Bill, March 30,
17 13. The only time his name appears on the Records of the Town of Boston is July
20, 1 7 19, when he applied to the selectmen for a license as an innholder. Administra-
tion was granted on his estate in 1719. "His trade," says Mr. Whitman (1810), "like
that of a pewterer, and some others, is extinct."
Daniel Goffe (17 12), merchant, of Boston, son of Christopher and Abigail Goffe,
was born in Boston, May 27, 1690. He married, Aug. 16, 17 11, Elizabeth, daughter of
Benjamin (1707) and Elizabeth Pemberton.
He was a constable of Boston in 1713, and collector of taxes in 1733, receiving one
hundred and twenty-one out of the one hundred and twenty-six ballots cast. May 9,
1733, he was chosen one of the committee "to make a computation of the cost and
charges of erecting the several markets." Oct. 31, 1733, a special meeting of the town
Samuel Durham (1712). Authority: Bos- Daniel QolTe (171 2). Authority: Boston
ton Records. Records.
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was called to elect a tax collector in the place of Daniel Goffe (17 12), who declined to
serve. He was active in the colonial militia, and passed through the various grades
to lieutenant-colonel. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 14, and
its lieutenant in 1734.
"In 1740, he manifested his good- will to Harvard College by bequeathing to it
two hundred pounds; but, his estate proving insolvent, this legacy was not paid."
Administration was granted on his estate in 1742.
John Greenough (1712), shipwright, of Boston, son of Capt. William (1675) and
Ruth (Swift) Greenough, was born Feb. 17, 1672-3, and followed the business of his
father. He married Elizabeth Gross, Oct. 18, 1693, and had a family of eleven children,
two of whom became members of the Company, viz. : Major Newman Greenough (1740)
and Thomas Greenough (1744).
John (171 2) was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1712, ensign in 171 7,
lieutenant in 1718, and its captain in 1726.
Samuel Greenough (1786) was a son of Major Newman Greenough (1740), grand-
son of Capt John (1712), and great-grandson of Capt. William Greenough (1675).
Capt. John (1712) was highway surveyor of the streets of Boston in 1708 and 1709.
June 14, 1708, he represented to the selectmen that the alley lately named Greenough's
Alley was his private property. May 3, 1708, the selectmen had voted, in the naming
of streets and alleys, that "the alley leading from Charter Street doun through Mr.
Greenough's building yard into Lyn Street [should be named] Greenough's Alley."
Nov. 29, 1708, he hired of the town the slip at the lower end of North Street, and the
wharf thereto belonging. H^ used this slip for floating, laying, and hauling up timber
to be used in his ship-yard. In 17 12, he was a fireward of the town. Feb. 14, 17 15,
the selectmen made a memorandum, from which it appears that Capt. Greenough (17 12)
occupied the town slip to Nov. i, 17 15, when there was due the town two years and
nine months rent at thirty shillings per annum. July 30, 1722, he had liberty granted
by the selectmen to build a tomb on the southeast side of the North burial-ground.
His will was proved Nov. 14, 1732.
Daniel Henchman (17 12), book publisher and bookseller, of Boston, son of
Hezekiah (1692) and Abigail Henchman, and grandson of "the valiant Capt. Hench-
man [1675]," who figured prominently in King Philip's War, was bom in Boston,
Jan. 21, 1689.
He was clerk of the market in 1716 ; an incorporator of the Fire Society in 1717 ;
tithing-man, and a member of a militia company in Boston in 1722, 1726, and 1727;
was overseer of the poor from 1735 to 1756, when he declined to serve longer; was one
of the committee to erect a workhouse in Boston in 1735, toward which project he gave
twenty-five pounds; was one of a committee to repair the almshouse in 1 741, and to
repair the fortifications of the town in 1746. In 1744, 1751, 1753, and i757> be was
one of the several gentlemen selected to visit the public schools. He became an officer
of the militia ; was called " Capt." in 1 735 ; was promoted to be major of the Boston
regiment in 1742, and afterwards was its lieutenant-colonel. He was clerk of the
John Greenough (1712). Authority: Bos- Daniel Henchman (1712). Authorities:
ton Records. Teele*s Hist, of Milton; Boston Records; Thomas's
Hist of Printing; Drake's Hist, of Boston.
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Artillery Company in 17 f 4, third sergeant in 17 15, lieutenant in 1733, and its captain
in 1738 and 1746.
He also established the first paper mill in the colony, in which undertaking he was
favored by the General Court. It was in Milton, and was established in 1728. Isaiah
Thomas, in his History of Printing, says that "Daniel Henchman [17 12] caused the
first edition in America of the English iJible to be printed [in 1749], and with a false
title-page to evade the right of the King's printer."
While captain, he ordered the Company's records to be transcribed, and thereby
the most of Mr. Barnes's transcript of 1680, especially the roll of members and list of
officers, is preserved. The transcript ordered by Capt. Henchman (1712) has come
down to our time, and in a good state of preservation.
Col. Henchman (1712) continued all his life much attached to the Company. He
lived to enjoy, in its youthful vigor, the shade of the great elm- tree on the Common,
which his grandfather, Capt. Daniel (1675), planted. "He was long distinguished as
an eminent bookseller in Cornhill," and in 1726 his shop was "over against the Brick
Meeting house in Cornhill." The title-page of the sermon which Rev. Mr. Prince pro-
nounced on the death of Rev. Cotton Mather, D. D , bears this imprint : " Boston in
New England : Printed for D. Henchman, near the Brick Meeting house in Cornhill
M.D.CCXXVIII."
He gave in his will to the poor fund of the Old South Church, of which church he
had been a deacon for many years, £fi(i 13X. 4^. In 1742, he presented Harvard
College with one hundred ounces of silver, and in 1747, with two hundred and fifty
pounds. Old Tenor. He gave by will his estate, after his wife's decease, to his son-in-law,
Thomas Hancock, Esq., and wife. Thomas Hancock, when young, was a clerk in
Daniel Henchman's (1712) book-store, and married his daughter, Lydia.
Thomas Hancock, who died in 1764, uncle of John Hancock, Governor, patriot,
and president of the Continental Congress, willed the latter fifty thousand pounds sterling,
besides the reversion of twenty thousand pounds at the decease of his widow. Accord-
ing to Mr. Whitmore's "Civil List," Daniel Henchman (17 12) was appointed a justice
of the peace Jan. 26, 1738-9, and was reappointed Sept. 14, 1756.
"Daniel Henchman [17 12] was the most eminent and enterprising bookseller that
appeared in Boston, or indeed in all British America, before the year 1775 ; and since
that time few have exceeded him as a publisher. He furnished much employment for
the presses of Boston, and several books printed for him in London, which were sent
over in sheets."
He lived in Queen, now Court, Street, in what was the Brattle Street Society's
parsonage, which was willed to that society by his daughter, Mrs. Hancock.
Col. Daniel Henchman (1712) died in Boston, Feb. 25, 1761. The following
obituary notice of him is taken from the Boston Gazette and Country Journal of March
2, 1761 : "Last Wednesday night, died here, Daniel Henchman Esq. [1712] one of his
Majesty's Justices of the Peace for Suffolk, and many years Deacon of the (Old) South
Church in this town, Overseer of the Poor, &c. He was esteemed one of the most
noted and eminent booksellers and stationers on this continent. We hear his remains
are to be interred this afternoon."
" First Monday in March 176 1," says the regimental book, then kept by Col. Dawes
(1754), "he was buried, not being in commission, yet the officers of the Regiment all
walked in procession before the corpse."
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Samuel Oakes (17 12), saddler, of Boston, son of Lieut. Thomas (1684), was born
about 1688. Samuel (171 2), by wife, Jamina, had a child born in Boston in 1709.
He was elected a clerk of the market in 1727; constable in 1728; and, May 6,
1729, the petition of Samuel Oakes (17 12) to the town was read in the town meeting
and dismissed. The records do not give the subject-matter of the petition. July 4,
1729, his petition for a retailer*s license in Comhill (Washington Street) was approved,
and again, July 15, 1730, in Marlborough (Washington) Street.
Administration was granted on his estate in 1733.
William Tailep (1712), of Dorchester, was a son of William and Rebecca Tailer.
The father, " distinguished for his active enterprise, fell into melancholy and died by
his own hand, July 12, 1682." Col. William (1712) married, (i) March 2, 1699,
Sarah Byfield, daughter of Col. Nathaniel Byfield (1679) '> ^ind (2) Abigail, daughter of
Benjamin Gillam, and widow of Thomas Dudley. His mother, Rebecca, was a daughter
of Israel Stoughton (1638), and a sister of Lieut.-Col. Israel Stoughton (1645) ^^^ o^
Lieut.-Gov. William Stoughton, the chief- justice in the witchcraft cases of 1692.
Col. William ( 1 7 1 2) resided in Boston, but had a country-seat in Dorchester. He
was identified with the military, and commanded one of the regiments raised for the
capturing of Port Royal. In the fall of 171 1, he arrived with her Majesty*s commission
as lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts, a position which he held from Oct. 4 of that
year until Nov. 9, 17 15, when he became acting Governor, and served until the arrival
of Gov. Shute, Oct. 4, 17 16, whose friends bought for him the Governor's commission
for one thousand pounds. Col. William Tailer (1712) was then superseded by Lieut.-
Gov. Dummer (1702), but was reappointed lieutenant-governor April 14, 1730, and held
that office until his decease, March 8, 173 1-2. He was in England in 1721, and was
sent with Spencer Phipps as commissioner to treat with the " Six Nations *' Indians at
Albany, and "empowered to promise a bounty for every scalp, if they would go out
against the enemy (French) ; but they met with little success." He favored the private-
bank party, and Mr. Hutchinson says he was "a gentleman of no great fortune and
whose stipend from the government was trifling.'* He was a member of the council
from 1712 to 1729 inclusive, and was appointed a justice of the peace June 30, 1702,
and reappointed Dec. 19, 1728. He became a member of the First Church in Boston,
and served many years as a deacon. He died at his country-seat in Dorchester, while
holding the office of lieutenant-governor, March 8, 1 731-2, aged fifty-five years.
The Ntw England Journal of March 13, 173 1-2, contained the following obituary
notice: "The corpse of the Hon. William Tailer, Esq [17 12], Lieut. Governor of this
Province, was interred at Dorchester, with great honor and respect. The bells of this
town [Boston] were tolled from eleven o'clock to five. The cannon of his Majesty's
Castle William, of which he was the beloved Captain, were discharged at their funeral
distance, the flag being half raised. The pall was supported by his Excellency, Gov.
Belcher, the Hon. William Dummer [1702], Addington Davenport [1692], Thomas
Hutchinson [1694], Elisha Cooke [1699], and Adam Winthrop [1694] Esqr's. The
funeral was attended by a great number of gentry in their coaches, &c." All of the
pall supporters except Gov. Belcher were members of the Artillery Company.
Samuel Oakes (1 71 2). Authority: Boston William Tailer (1712). Authorities: An-
Records. nals of King's Chapel, p. 184; Eliot's Biog. Diet.;
Mem. Hist, of Boston; Drake's Hist, of Boston.
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" The inventory of his estate was, — real ;^8282 ; personal, ;£io49. 19. 3 — of which
there were 177 ounces of silver plate."
He was captain of the Artillery Company in 1712, the year in which he joined the
Company.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1 7 1 2 is as follows : —
"April 7. 17 12. Then voted by the Artillery Company, that the four training daies
shall be on the Second Tuesday in each Training month, the Election day only excepted,
which is to continue to be on the first Monday in June.
"Then the Rev*d Mr. Peter Thacher of Weymouth was chosen to preach the
Artillery Sermon, and the then Commission officers, with Col : Samuel Checkley [1678]
and Lt Colo Savage [1699] and Maj. Thomas Fitch [1700] were desired to request it
of him.
" May — . It was accepted by him."
Rev. Peter Thaoher, of Weymouth, who preached the Artillery election sermon in
1712, was a son of Thomas Thacher (1671), of Boston, and nephew of Rev. Peter
Thacher, of Milton, who delivered the election sermon before the Artillery Company in
1695. Rev. Thomas Thacher, who delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1654 and
1671, was a grandfather of Rev. Peter, of Weymouth. The last named was bom (bap-
tized) in Boston, Aug. 26, 1677, and graduated at Harvard College in 1696. He was
ordained Nov. 26, 1707, as the pastor of the church at Weymouth, where his grandfather,
Rev. Thomas, was first settled. After a pastorate there of fifteen years, he removed to
Boston and took charge of the New North Church. He had many opposers. "The
services of installation were interrupted by tumult and force," and one result was a
seceding of members from the New North Church and the formation of another which
eventually became known as the " New Brick." He served as pastor of the New North
Church from Jan. 27, 1723, until his decease.
His mother was Mary Savage^ daughter bf' Major Thomas Savage (1637). His
father died in 1686, but his mother survived until 1730, when she gave all her property
to her son. Rev. Peter,'of the New North Church, who married Hannah Curwin, Oct. 14,
1708, but had no children. He died Feb. 26, 1738.
The officers elected were : Charles Hobby (1702), captain; Edward
J V J ^"4« Hutchinson (1702), lieutenant; Thomas Smith (1702), ensign. Joseph
■ c/ I Hiller (1709) was first sergeant; Samuel Haugh (171 1), second ser-
geant; John Hunt (1709), third sergeant; James Tileston (171 1), fourth sergeant,
and Jonathan Williams (171 1), clerk.
In 17 13, the Treaty of Utrecht was signed, by which Nova Scotia or Acadia was
made over and ceded to Great Britain, including Port Royal or Annapolis, and all other
places belonging to or claimed by France in those parts, except Cape Breton. A treaty
was also made with the eastern Indians soon after. Thus peace came at length to the
long harassed colonists, but they were sorely pressed by the results of war. Bread and
wood were especially scarce and high in Boston.
Judge Sewall (1679) wrote under date of May 30, 1713, "[Court] adjourned to
June 2, because of the Artillery."
The members recruited in 17 13 were : James Alford, Francis Parnell.
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James AHbrd (1713)9 of Boston, son of Capt Benjamin (167 1), and brother of
Col. John (17 14), of Charlestown, was born in Boston, July 19, 1691. He was elected
constable in 172 1, and clerk of the market in 1723, but, declining to serve, paid the
usual fines. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1737.
Francis Pamell (17 13), merchant, of Boston, son of Francis and Dorothy Parnell,
was bom Sept. 26, 1693. He married, Oct. 27, 1715, Elizabeth Southac. He was
elected clerk of the market in 17 18 and 1720, declining to serve the latter year, and was
a tithing-man and a member of a Boston militia company in 17 19. In the latter, he rose
to the rank of captain.
He was one of those disaffected by the installation of Rev. Peter Thacher as pastor
of the New North Church, in Boston, in 17 19; was one of the founders of the New
Brick Church, and prominent in the erection of its meeting-house, which was dedicated in
May, 1 72 1. Mr. Ephraim Eliot says, in his work, "They placed the figure of a Cock as
a vane upon the steeple [of the New Brick] out of derision of Mr. Thacher, whose
Christian name was Peter''
Capt Francis Pamell (1713) was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1718,
its ensign in 1720, and lieutenant in 1721.
He died suddenly at Boston, in October, 1724.
The record of the Artillery Company for 17 13 is as follows : —
"April 14, 1 7 13. Then the Rev*d Mr. Sampson Stoddard was chosen to preach the
Election Sermon and the Commission officers, with Colo. Checkley [1678] were desired
to manifest the same to him. Then voted by the Artillery Company That the training
daies shall be on the first Monday in each training Month as formerly.
" October 5 1713. Then voted by the Artillery Company of the Massachusetts, That
Colo. Samuel Checkley [1678], Lt. Colo. Thomas Savage [1693], Major Thomas Fitch
[1700] and Capt Thomas Hutchinson [1694], with the present Commission officers for
this Company, be appointed a committee to Treat with and lease out, to any person or
persons that may present, the farm belonging to said Company, not exceeding the term
of twenty-one years."
Rev. Samson Stoddard,^ who delivered the Artillery sermon in 17 13, was a son of
Samson Stoddard, of Boston, and grandson of Anthony Stoddard (1639). Simeon
(1675) and Simeon, Jr. (1702), were respectively uncle and cousin of Rev. Samson
Stoddard. The latter graduated at Harvard College in 1701. He settled in Chelmsford,
July 25, 1706, and died there, Aug. 23, 1742. His birth date is not given in the records
of Boston. According to the Records of the First Church, he was baptized Jan. 12,
1 69 1, when he was twelve years of age.
The officers elected were: Edward Winslow (1700), captain; John
J 7 I A^ C^ Gerrish (1700), lieutenant; Jonathan Pollard (1700), ensign. John
• I vy Alford (17 14) was first sergeant; Jonathan Williams (1711), second
James Alford (1713). Authority: Boston *"[i7U] J^^^e i. Mr Stoddard of Chelms-
Records. ford preaches the Election Sermon I. Sam. II : 30,
Franoit Pamell (1713). Authorities : Bos- 'Them that honor Me I will honor.' Made an
ton Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Com- Excellent Discourse." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, II,,
pany, Ed. 1842. A,3^'
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sergeant; John Sale (1704), third sergeant; Daniel Goffe (1712), fourth sergeant, and
Daniel Henchman (17 12), clerk.
In the year 1714, another church was established in Boston, by a division in the Old
North Church. The new one was called the New North Church. Mr. Drake, in his
History of Boston, p. 544, gives the names of its seventeen original founders, of whom
Erasmus Stevens (1720), Caleb Lyman (1732), John Pecker (1733), John Goldthwait
(1720), William Parkman (17 11), Joshua Cheever (1732), were, in the years indicated,
members of the Artillery Company. The three deacons first elected were members of
the Old North Church, viz. : Robert Cumby (1691), Edward Proctor (1699), and James
Clark. Rev. Cotton Mather, not willing these brethren should be dismissed to the New
North Church, three other deacons were elected, one of whom was Caleb Lyman, who
joined the Artillery Company in 1732. Col. Ephraim Hunt (171 7) was elected a deacon
March 8, 1726. William Parkman, son of William (171 1), was the last ruling elder in
this church. He was elected in 1743, and died about 1776. Every pastor of this church,
from 1 7 14 to 1852, except one, was a preacher before the Artillery Company, viz. : Rev.
Peter Thacher, in 17 12 (when minister at Weymouth) ; Rev. John Webb, in 1719 ; Rev.
Andrew Eliot, in 1750, and Rev. Francis Parkman, in 1815.
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1714 were: John Alford,
Nathaniel Balston, Jonathan Barnard, Thomas Chamberlain, John Darrell, John Eliot,
Benjamin Gerrish, James Gooch, Benjamin Hiller, John Holyoke, Samuel Holyoke,
Edward Pell, Gillam Phillips, John Wheelwright.
John Alford (17 14), merchant, of Charlestown, son of Benjamin (1671) and
brother of James Alford (1713), was born in Boston, July 5, 1685. Nov. 12, 1713, he
married Margaret, daughter of Col. Thomas Savage (1693).
Oct. 22, 1708, the selectmen "Ordered that Samuel Thorn be employed to take
down the fence two rod in length between Capt Alfords [1714] & Mad" Shrimpton's
Land, for ye Laying open of Gentry Street." The same year the selectmen named "the
way leading from Beacon Street, between Capt Alford*s land and Madam Shrimpton's
pasture," Gentry Street.
He was elected constable of Boston in 17 17, but refused to serve, and his case being
taken to the quarter-sessions by the selectmen, he was excused by the justices. He
was an overseer of the poor in 1720 and 1721, and May 6, 1729, he was appointed, with
Henry Deering (1682) and Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), to prepare a letter of instruc-
tions for the representatives of Boston.
Jan. 16, 1753, in reply to the desire of Thomas Hancock, the selectmen reported
the extent of Gentry Hill, and the highway leading up to it from the Common. They
said that " the hill on which the beacon stands, and which is the property of the town, is
six rods square, and the highway (Gentry Street) leading up to the hill from the Com-
mon, between the land of John Alford [17 14] and the land now of Thomas Hancock,
Esq., late Col. Samuel Shrimpton*s [1670], is thirty foot in width throughout the whole
length."
He was one of his Majesty's councillors from 1730 to 1733, and was appointed a
justice of the peace March 4, 1723-4; reappointed Dec. 29, 1731, for Suffolk County,
and was appointed to the office for Middlesex County, Sept. 2, 1725.
John Alford (i 714). Auihorities: Boston Shurtleff'sTopog. Des. of Boston; Quincy's Hist, of
Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 18^2; Harv. Coll.
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He sold to William Molineaux, in 1760 (see Gleaner article XLII.^), one hundred
feet on Beacon Street, being the lot on which Mr. Molineaux built his mansion-house.
"The worshipful John Richards [1644] " gave by will "to Mr. John Alford [17 14],"
his nephew, " son of Benjamin Alford [i 671], all that piece or parcel of land lying near
Beacon Hill." According to Gleaner article LIH.,^ Mr. Alford (1714) sold, in 1732,
a small lot thereof to Ebenezer Messenger, and in 1735 conveyed to Thomas Hancock
a lot on which the stone mansion of the Hancock family was erected.
Col. Alford (17 14) was especially distinguished as the founder of the Alford Pro-
fessorship of Natural Religion, Moral Philosophy, and Civil Polity, at Harvard College,
and for the giving of a large sum to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among
the Indians of North America. He was a gentleman of great wealth, "and highly
respected in his public and private character." He died Sept. 30, 1761, leaving
no issue.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1714.
Nathaniel Balston (1714), of Boston, son of Jonathan and Susanna Balston, of
Boston, was bom July 27, 1687. Nathaniel Balston (17 14) married (perhaps second
marriage), June 22, 1727, Hannah Hurst. He was a tithing-man and member of a
militia company in Boston in 1708 and 1709, clerk of the market in 171 1, and was
elected constable in 1724, but refused to serve and paid the fine. In 1735, he was on
a committee to petition the Legislature for an abatement of the town taxes; in 1741
was an auditor of the accounts of the overseer of the workhouse, and in 1 740 and 1 744,
he was auditor of the town treasurer's accounts. June 30, 17 12, Nathaniel Balston
was approved and recommended by the selectmen as a "retaylor," in Milk Street.
From 1743 to 1753 inclusive, he made the "General walk or visitation of the town"
with the prominent men of the place. He was appointed a justice of the peace
June 28, 1740.
He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 17 15, second sergeant in 17 16, ensign
in 1726, and lieutenant in 1728.
Jonathan Barnard (17 14), of Boston, son of John (1677), and grandson of Lieut.
Matthew Barnard (1660), was bom Jan. 14, 1692. He was elected constable in 1725,
but declined and paid the fine. April 18, 1733, Jonathan Barnard (1714) was assessed
ten shillings for repairs on the pump "standing in the towns ground in Com Hill"
(comer Washington and Court streets) .
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 16.
Thomas Chamberlain (1714) was a carpenter, of Boston. He married, Aug. 18,
1 71 5, Hannah Welch. He was a constable of Boston in 17 18, and a viewer of shingles
and measurer of boards, etc., in 1720 and 1721.
In the fall of 1708, Thomas Chamberlain (1714) built himself a house on Orange,
now Washington, Street, and April 29, 17 14, was permitted to lay a sewer from it, "down
as farr as the Sea." Feb. 4, 171 7, his petition for a license as an innholder "at ye
Nathaniel Balston (1714). Authority: Thomas Chamberlain (1714). Authori-
Boston Records. ties: Boston Records; Drake's Landmarks of
Jonathan Barnard (i7i4)- AuTHORmr: Boston.
Boston Records. ' Fifth Report of Boston Record Commissioners.
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House known by ye Name of the White Horse " was allowed by the selectmen ; but to
sell beer and cider in 1718 was disallowed. The White Horse Tavern was "at the South
End," nearly opposite where Hayward Place now is.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1721.
John Darrell (i 714), of Boston, son of John, was born Aug. 28, 1685. He married,
Nov. 7, 1706, Rachel Thwing, an aunt of Col. Nathaniel Thwing (1736). He was on
several important committees of the town: to provide a more effectual watch, 1736;
to prevent frauds in wood measurement, 1739 and 1743, and to regulate the firing of
chimneys. May 22, 1741, he made a motion in town meeting, that "a committee be
appointed to wait on his Excellency, to advise some measure to protect such coasters
as may be bringing wood, provisions, etc., from being impressed on board his Majesty's
ships of war, lying in the harbor."
John Darrell (17 14) lived on King, now State, Street. He was appointed a coroner,
Dec. 23, 1731. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1723, its ensign in
1737, and was lieutenant in the militia. He was a member of the West Church, and a
deacon for some years. His will was proved Dec. 3, 1746.
John Eliot (17 14), of Boston, son of Joseph, was bom in Boston, March 17, 1692.
Benjamin (1707) was an uncle of John (17 14). The latter was a great-grandson of
Jacob, who was a brother of Rev. John, the apostle to the Indians, and of Philip
Eliot (1638). John Eliot (17 14) married, June 4, 17 19, Sarah Downes. He was clerk
of the market in 1720; was again elected in 1722, but declined. In 1734, he was one
of four citizens who agreed, at their own expense, to put the land of Jonathan Willis
" into a proper posture to erect buildings for a market thereon, and keep the same in
good repair for ten years." The town thanked the gentlemen for their offer, but the
project of the market was defeated.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 172 1.
Benjamin Gerrish (17 14), merchant, of Boston and Charles town, son of John and
Elizabeth (Waldron) Gerrish, of Dover in 1669, brother of Capt. John (1700), and
uncle of John, Jr. (17 18), was born in Dover in 1686. Benjamin (17 14) was a cousin
of Samuel Gerrish (1709), the bookseller, son of Joseph Gerrish, of Wenham. Benjamin
(1714) married, (i) June 28, 1716, Martha Foxcroft, daughter of Francis Foxcroft
(1679), of Cambridge. She died April 14, 1736, and he married, (2) June 22, 1738,
Abigail Bunker, who died March 10, 1749. He died June 23, 1750, in the sixty-fourth
year of his age, and was buried in Charlestown.
In 1719, he served as clerk of the market, which was the only town oflfice he held.
He probably removed to Charlestown about 1740. He was taxed there from 1741 to
1748. In the latter year he sold "ship tavern" to Ebenezer Breed. His house in
Charlestown had the river on the southeast and the lane to Barber's Wharf on the
northwest. Major Moses Deshon (1737) was one of his heirs.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1715, and was captain in the
militia.
John Darrell (1714). Authority: Boston Benjamin Gerrish (i 714). Authority : Bos-
Records, ton Records.
John Eliot (1714)* AuTHORirY: Boston
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James Goooh, Jr. (1714)9 distiller, of Boston, son of James and Hannah Gooch,
was born in Boston, Oct. 12, 1693. He married, Sept. 30, 1715, Elizabeth Hobbie.
March 5, 1722, the setectmen granted permission to James Gooch, Jr. (i 714), to
erect a " distill house " on his land in the westerly part of Boston "near the Mill pond" ;
and July 30, next following, he erected a dwelling-house "on his land in the westerly
part of Boston." Probably these buildings were erected on Salem Street (once called
Green Lane) ; for Mr. Gooch, Jr. (i 714), in 1736 petitioned for the paving of that lane,
and agreed to pay for the whole work, if the town would repay him within three years.
His will is dated 1732, and was proved June 5, 1738.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 171 7, and ensign in 1733.
Benjamin Hiller (17 14), of Boston, son of Joseph and Susanna Hiller, was bom in
Boston, Jan. 19, 1687. He was a brother of Joseph, Jr. (1709), and married, Feb. 10,
1 7 14, Elizabeth Rmssell. He does not appear to have held town office.
He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 17 16 and 17 17, and fourth sergeant
in 1717.
John Holyoke (1714), of Boston, son of Elizur and Mary (Elliot) Holyoke, was
born Feb. 10, 1683. He married a Mrs. Green, of Cambridge, and died without issue.
He was a brother of Samuel (1714).
John Holyoke (17 14) was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 18. He
was elected constable in 1728, but was excused. In 1730, he served as clerk of the
market, and the next year paid the fine rather than serve as constable. He held the
office of scavenger in 1735, 1739, ^^^ i743«
Samuel Holyoke (17 14), school-master, of Boston, son of Elizur and Mary (Elliot)
Holyoke, was bom in Boston, March 21, 1694. He married, Jan. 4, 1724, Elizabeth
Bridgham, daughter of Joseph (1674). He was a brother of John (17 14), and of
Edward, president of Harvard College, 1737-69.
He was elected clerk of the market in 17 18, and, in 1726, instead of serving as a
constable, paid the fine. March 12, 1732, Samuel Holyoke (17 14) was elected "master
of the school lately kept by Mr. Edward Mills, deceased," at a salary of one hundred
and twenty pounds per annum, and have " the use of the house Mr. Mills lived in."
March 10, 1734, his salary was increased thirty pounds, and May 17, 1738, fifty pounds
more were added to it, per annum. This school — called the Writing School, in Queen,
now Court, Street — was held in a house erected in 1698. Jan. 30, 1698-9, the select-
men " Ordered that the school-house lately built in the Prison Lane [Court Street] on
the side of the Hill, over against the land of Capt. Samuel Sewall [1679] remain fenced
in and no more of said Hill be improved by building," etc. Samuel Holyoke (17 14)
taught this school from 1732 until his decease, in 1768.
Oct. 10, 1739, "Mr Samuel Holyoke [1714] informs [the selectmen] that the
Town's House, wherein he dwells, wants repairs." Oct. 24, Capt. Armitage and Mr.
Colson being desired, upon the motion of Mr. Holyoke (17 14), entered the loth instant,
to view the school-house in Queen Street, report, " they find repairs necessary." This
Jamet Qoooll (1714)* AuTHORrrY: Boston Samuel Holyoke (1714)* Authority: Bos-
Records, ton Records.
John Holyoke (1^14)* Authority: Boston
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language seems to imply that the school-master lived in a part of the school-house. In
1740, Mr. Holyoke (17 14) informed the selectmen that "the Town House wherein he
lives and keeps his school is leaky and wants repairs.*' The number of scholars in this
school in 1741 was fifty-three; in 1751, ninety, and in 1761, two hundred and forty-nine.
During a few of the last years of his teaching, his salary was eighty pounds per annum.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 19, clerk in 1727 and 1731,
and its ensign in 1729. He died March 16, 1768, and was buried in the Granary
Burial-Ground.
Edward Pell (1714), painter,- -or "paper stainer," according to the ancient roll, —
of Boston, son of Edward and Elizabeth Pell, was born in Boston, Oct. 19, 1687. He
was a brother of William Pell (1716). He drew the plan of the New Brick Church which
was erected at the North End in 17 20-1, on Middle Street. It was said at the time
" to be the handsomest meeting-house in the Province." He was onS of the founders of
that church. He had formerly been a member of the New North Church, but was one
of the members aggrieved on account of the installation of Rev. Peter Thacher, Jan. 27,
1720. He became a captain in the miUtia; was first sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1716, ensign in 1722, and lieutenant in 1726.
His will, dated 1735, was proved March 22, 1736. Inventory, four thousand seven
hundred pounds.
Gillam Phillips (1714), merchant, of Boston, son of Samuel (1693) and Hannah
(Gillam) Phillips, was born in Boston, Oct. 4, 1695. He married, Aug. 6, 1725, Mary
Faneuil, daughter of Benjamin and sister of Peter Faneuil, of Boston. He was not
prominent in the atfairs of the town, though belonging to that class, wealthy and cultured,
who were first in all the benevolent and progressive matters of the town.
April 18, 1733, Mr. Benjamin Walker brought in his bill for repairing the pump
standing in the town's ground in Cornhill, or near the corner of Court and Washington
streets. The expense was assessed upon the store-keepers and dwellers who frequented
the pump, among whom were Dudson Kilcup (1727), Jonathan Barnard (17 14), Gillam
Phillips (1714), Capt. Daniel Henchman (1714), and Capt. Samuel Rand (1720).
Gillam Phillips (1714) was a member of Christ Church, senior warden in 1729,
and Dr. Snow gives his name in a list of the pew owners. It was at Mr. Phillips's (17 14)
request that Pudding Lane, Devonshire Street, between State and Water streets, was made
" more strait," by the taking of some of his land, which he gave to the town in 1746.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 16, and he died Oct 17,
1770, aged seventy-five years.
John Wheelwright (17 14) was a merchant in Boston. He married Mary Allen,
Oct. 20, 1 7 15. He was chosen a scavenger of Boston in 1734 ; naval officer at Boston in
1737 ; examiner of the accounts of the overseer of the workhouse, March 30, 1741 ; was
one of the auditors of the town treasurer's accounts from 1740 to 1755. He gave, May
25, 1735, the sum of fifty pounds, to be paid " in timber, at the market price," toward the
Edward Pell (1714)' AuTHORrrv: Boston John Wheelwright (1714). Authoiutiks:
Records. Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A.
Gillam Phillipt(i7i4). AuTHomry: Boston Company, Ed. 1S42.
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erection of the new workhouse. The auditing committee, in 1750, state in their report
that " Hon. John Wheelwright, Esq., has settled and transferred the several balances
from the late treasurer Wadsworth's books into a set of new books for Mr. Jeffries," the
new treasurer.
In 1728, he resided in Cold Lane, now Portiand Street. His place of business was
near Oliver's Dock. He often attended the selectmen and others in visiting the public
schools. The last service he rendered the town, according to the records, is visiting the
schools, June 27, 1759. He was appointed justice of the peace, Dec. 19, 1728; was
a representative to the General Court from Boston, and one of his Majesty's council.
" A List of Soldiers under the fine of 6/ per diem for deHnquency.
"Richard Bill [1707], Benjamin Pemberton [1707], John Ellis [1709], Samuel
Gerrish [1709], Brattle Oliver [1709], James Smith Junr [1709], John Hunt [1709],
Abiel Walley [17 10], William Tidcomb [17 10], Robert Calfe Jun [1710], George Robin-
son [1710], Estes Hatch [1711], Daniel Goffe [1712], Joseph Essex [17 12], Daniel
Henchman [1712], James Alford [1713], Francis Pamell [1713], John Wheelwright
[1714], Nathaniel Balston [1714], John Alford [1714], Gillam Phillips [1714], Benja-
min Gerrish [1714], Samuel Holyoke [1714], Jonathan Barnard [1714].**
The records of the Artillery Company for 17 14 are as follows : —
"April 5, 1 7 14. Then the Rev. Mr. Joseph Sewall, of Boston, was chosen to preach
the Election Sermon, and the present Commission officers are desired to manifest the
same to him."
Rev. Joseph Sewall, who preached the Artillery election sermon in 17 14, son of
Samuel (1679) and Hannah (Hull) Sewall, of Boston, was born Aug. 15, 1688. His
mother was a daughter of Capt. John Hull (1660), the mint-master. He graduated at
Harvard College in 1707, and was ordained to the Christian ministry, as colleague with
Rev. Ebenezer Pemberton, at the Old South Church, Sept. 16, 17 13. He married, Oct.
29, 1713, Elizabeth, daughter of Hon. John Walley (1671). They had two sons, Samuel
and Joseph. Samuel was the father of Samuel, bom 1757 (Harv. Coll., 1776), who was
the third chief-justice given by this family to our Supreme Court. Rev. Joseph Sewall
was pastor of the Old South Church upwards of fifty years. He was assisted by Rev.
Thomas Prince for forty years, and by Rev. Alexander Cumings for two years. He was
chosen president of Harvard College in 1724, but declined the honor. He was a good
scholar, faithful teacher, and painstaking pastor. He laid very great stress on the creed
of his church, and Ghristianity consisted in its acceptance. He died June 27, 1769, in
the eighty-first year of his age. His funeral sermon was delivered by Dr. Chauncy, and
was printed.
^ The officers elected were : Edward Martyn (1702), captain ; Thomas
\7\ ^"D. Smith (1702), lieutenant; Adino Bulfinch (1702), ensign. Benjamin
' ^ Bridge (1711) was first sergeant; Benjamin Gerrish (17 14), second
sergeant; Daniel Henchman (171 2), third sergeant; James Alford (1713), fourth
sergeant, and Nathaniel Balston (17 14), clerk.
R^V. Joseph Sevifill. Auth6rities: Eliot's Biog. Diet; Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit;
Chaancy's Funeral Sermon.
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March 2, 17 12-3, the selectmen agreed to propose to the town their being concerned
in the charge of a lighthouse. The proposal was made in town meeting, March 9,
17 1 2-3, and Addington Davenport (1692), Isaiah Tay, Daniel Oliver, Thomas Gushing
(1691), Oliver Noyes (1699), Joseph Wadsworth, and Edward Hutchinson (1702), with
the selectmen, were appointed to consider what was proper to be done by the town.
Aug. 4 following, William Paine (1691) and John Colman, son of William (1676), were
desired by the selectmen to procure a draft of an act to lay before the General Gourt in
regard to the erection and maintenance of a lighthouse by the town. An act was passed
by the Legislature in May, 17 15, locating a lighthouse upon the Great Brewster, and it
was built at the expense of the province. March 14, 17 14-5, the town voted that
Addington Davenport, Esq. (1692), Major Thomas Fitch (1700), Mr. Elisha Gooke, Jr.
(1699), Gapt. Oliver Noyes (1699), and Gapt. Samuel Keeling (1699), ^ ^ committee
to consider the suppression of abuses to the inhabitants of this town by hucksters.
The only member of the Artillery Gompany recruited in 17 15 was James Wright
James Wright (1715) married Elizabeth . They had James Wright {1736),
bom Oct. 23, 1703. Also, a James Wright married Susanna Nichols, Aug. 27, 17 19.
His name does not appear elsewhere in Boston Records.
The records of the Artillery Gompany for 1715 are as follows : —
"April 6, 1 7 15. The Rev. Mr. Joseph Stevens of Gharlestown was chosen to
preach the Election Sermon and the present Gommission officers were desired to request
it of him. Accepted by him."
Rev. Joseph Stevens, the preacher of the Artillery sermon in 17 15, was a son of
Joseph and Mary (Ingalls) Stevens, of Andover. Joseph, Jr., was bom June 20, 1682,
and graduated at Harvard Gollege in 1703. . He was ordained pastor of the First Ghurch
in Gharlestown, Oct. 13, 1713, and died of small-pox, Nov. 26, 1721.
^ The officers elected were: Samuel Keeling (1699), captain;
J 7 J Q-7^ Jonathan Pollard (1700), lieutenant; Richard Bill (1707), ensign.
• • Edward Pell (1714) was first sergeant; Nathaniel Balston (1714),
second sergeant; Jonathan Bamard (1714), third sergeant; Gillam Phillips (17 14),
fourth sergeant, and Benjamin Hiller (17 14), clerk.
Rev. Joseph Stevens. AuTHORrnES : Bud- and sometimes a Tator of Harvard College in Gam-
ington*8 Hist, of First Church; Wyman's Charles- bridge; and was buried here this Evening, together
town Genealogies and Estates. with his only Daughter and Mrs Eliza. Foye, his
*<[i7i5] June 6. Mr. Stephens preaches the wife's Sister, Deceased of the same Distemper and
Artillery Sermon. Made a very good Discourse, laid in the same Tomb. It is a most Deplorable
from Isa II. 4. Gov. dines not publickly at the and Publick Loss; and especially to this Town, and
Dragon." — Sewall Papers^ Vol, III., p, 47. at such a sorrowful and awful conjunction. He was
•'[1721] Nov. 18. Went to the Funeral of the a Gentleman of very bright Abilities; acute and
Rev. Mr. Joseph Stephens. The Sight was awfull ready apprehension; easy Expression, Ingenious
to see the Father, and then the daughter underhand and Learned, Modest and Cheerful, Sincere and
by four; and then his Sister caried to the Grave Free; of an excellent good Temper. He was Or-
together. See the News-LfZ/rr." — Sewall Papers^ dained here October 13, 1713. In the Pnlpit he
VoU IILf p, 295. was to us as a very lovely Song; and in his life an
"Gharlestown, Nov 18. On Thursday the 16^^ amiable Example of the Doctrines he sweetly Rec-
in the Evening, Died here of the Small- Pox, after 8 ommended. He was universally and greatly Be-
Days Eruption, and in the 39th Year of his Age, the lov*d; and now he is Dearly miss'd and lamented
Rev'd and Excellent Mr. Joseph Stevens, M. A., a among m&:^ — News- Letter^ Nov, 20, 1 721.
Pastor of this Church, a Fellow of the Corporation
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The committee appointed in 1715 in relation to "hucksters," reported in 17 16 that
the best way to prevent the abuses complained of was for the town to set up a public
market. Whereupon the same committee — five members of the Artillery Company,
with Thomas Hutchinson, Esq. (1694), Adam Winthrop, Esq. (1692), and Mr. John
White added — were appointed to make report in relation to the town setting up a
public market, which report, after much consideration, was in 17 18 disallowed.
The Artillery farm of one thousand acres, as laid out in 1673, is described on
pages 221 and 222. It remained unoccupied by the Company for forty years. In 1702,
the Company decided to lease it. That determination was confirmed by vote of the
Company in 1703 and 17 13.
"March 8 anno 1715/16" the following memorandum was inserted in the records : —
"The farm of 1000 acres described as on the other side' is this day let out by
lease to Leonard Whiting of Dunstable housewright for 11 years, and he is to build
thereon, vizt, an house forty feet long, twenty feet wide, fifteen feet studd, chimnies
etc. : a bam forty-five feet long, thirty wide, eleven stud, board and shingle it : To
fence in fifty acres, break up thirty acres, plant an orchard with one hundred and twenty
apple trees of one acre and pay one barrel [of] cyder annually to the Company in the
month of October and at the end of the term to leave all in tenantable repair. —
"By the committee Coll« Checkley [1678] Coll** Savage [1699] Major Fitch [1700]
Messers Thomas [1694] and Edward [1702] Hutchinson, Edward Martjm [1702]
Thomas Smith [1702] and Adino Bulfinch [1702]
"The Articles of Agreement are Lodged with E. Martyn [1702]."
The mansion of Peter Sergeant, erected in 1679,* was occupied by his widow until
she married Simeon Stoddard (1675). Therefore, in 17 16 the Provincial Legislature
voted to purchase the mansion, and the heirs of Mr. Sergeant passed the deeds, on the
nth and 12th of April, 17 16, to Jeremiah Allen (1694), the treasurer of the province;
to Jeremiah Dummer (1671), the treasurer of the county of Suffolk, and to Joseph Prout
(1674), the treasiurer of the town of Boston.
When the mansion-house became public property, it was a magnificent building.
No pains had been spared to make it not only elegant, but also spacious and convenient.
It stood somewhat back in its ample lot, and had the most pleasant and agreeable
surroundings of any mansion in the town. It was of brick, three stories in height, with
a high roof and lofty cupola, the whole being siumounted by an Indian chief, with a
drawn bow and arrow, the handiwork of Deacon Shem Drowne, who made the grass-
hopper on Faneuil Hall. The house was approached over a stone pavement and a high
flight of massive stone steps, and through a magnificent door-way, which would compare
well with those of the palaces of Europe. Trees of very large size and grand proportions
shaded this princely home, and added much to its imposing appearance.
During the time of the provincial government, it seems to have been used by the
Governors; but after the expulsion of Gen. Gage, in 1776, it was converted into accom-
modations for officers in the transaction of public business. In 1 796, after the building
of the. State House on Beacon Street, the Province House was sold to John Peck ; but
the bargain fell through, on account of inability of the purchaser to make payments ;
and, in 1799, the whole estate was reconveyed to the State, and subsequently was granted
by the State to the Massachusetts General HospitaT, whose trustees, in 181 7, leased it
to David Greenough, Esq., for the term of ninety-nine years.
' See page 222. • See page 251.
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Subsequent to the last-mentioned date, this aristocratic mansion was put to neariy
all sorts of purposes. The stately trees were, soon after the property was leased
to Mr. Greenough, cut down, and a row of brick houses and stores built upon the line
of the street, excluding the house from view, until approached through a narrow archway,
leading to its front door and to the houses which had been erected in the rear of the
estate.
In 185 1, the whole building was changed in appearance, its interior having been
remodelled for the purpose of accommodating a company of vocalists ; and it was at
this time that the outside was covered with a coat of yellowish mastic.
At half past five o'clock, on the 2Sth of October, 1864, the Province House was
destroyed by fire, leaving only the walls standing. The fire originated in the upper
story, and was supposed to be the work of an incendiary. For some years prior to its
destruction, it was used as a place of entertainment. Extensive and complete repairs
were made, and the restored building is now occupied as a hotel, and is called the
Boston Tavern.
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 17 16 were: William Downe,
James Halsey, Thomas Jackson, William Pell, Ebenezer Thornton, Samuel Townsend.
William Downe (1716), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of William and Hannah
(Appleton) Downe, was born in Boston, Feb. 2, 1676.* A William Downe married.
May 14, 1 7 13, Rebecca Pierson. William Downe (17 16) married (i) or (2), July 4,
1 7 1 7, Sarah Danforth. William and Sarah Downe had seven children bom in Boston.
He was a tithing-man in 1724; scavenger in 1726; elected assessor in 1728, but
was excused; auditor in 1730 and 1738; overseer of the poor from 1738 to 1751, when
he declined to serve longer; fireward in 1732 and 1746, and selectman from 1732 to 1735
inclusive. He also served on important committees, — as, examining the fortifications and
batteries in 1746; considering the better security of the town; getting the twelve gun-
carriages, ordered by the town, made and finished, and providing hulks and fire-ships for
the better protection of the town. In 1736, Capt. William Downe was one of the sub-
scribers to Prince's Chronological History of New England. He was appointed a justice
of the peace March i, 1743-4.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1719, ensign in 1725, lieuten-
ant in 1727, and its captain in 1732 and 1744. His son, John, joined the Artillery
Company in 1758. He was captain in the militia from 1733 to 174 1-2, at least such is
his title in the Boston Records. He was lieutenant-colonel of the Suffolk Regiment in
1742, and served eight years. He was also treasurer of the Artillery Company from
May I, 1738, probably until his decease. Capt. John Ballentine, Jr. (1694), and Joseph
Hiller (1709), were his bondsmen as treasurer.
His integrity and ability are shown from the fact that, in the files of the probate
office, he is mentioned many times as guardian, executor, etc. He is called, in the Boston
Records, " shopkeeper " and " upholsterer." There was a William Downes, bom Feb.
23, 1666, in Boston, called "pinmaker." He lived a few years earlier than Col. William
(1716). The residence of the latter was at the North End, and partition of his estate
Wiitiam Downe (17 16). Authorities: Bos- Downe, as Feb. 2, 1676. His gravestone indicates
ton Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H.*A. Com- that he was bom in 1686. Records, as yet undis-
pany, Ed. 1842; Savage's Gen. Diet. covered, can alone give the explanation of these
' The Boston Records give the birth date of apparent inconsistencies.
William Downe (1716), son of William and Hannah
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there was made between two of his grandchildren, Abigail and Rebecca Cheever,
in 1766.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says Col. William Downe (17 16) "died June 3, 1753, aged
sixty-seven years." ' His widow, Sarah, administered on his estate. His son, William
Downe, Esq., died in January, 1747-8.
In several town offices, " he was a faithful public servant, but he never had any office
in the provincial government Probably he was not ambitious, except to be useful, and it
is but a just tribute to his memory to say he was a distinguished and good man in his
sphere. A few years since, his gravestone, with those of his wife and children, side by
side, in good order, struck the visitor with pleasant yet solemn veneration." They were
situated, in 1870, in the rear part of the Granary Burial-Ground, but the ruthless hand of
improvement has demolished them.
His first inventory amounted to ;^i,7i7 15^. i^., including his mansion at the
North End, and his warehouse, ;^733 ; silver, etc., J[fi2 ; horse, chaise, saddle, and
bridle, ;^i7, and a negro boy, £,\o.
His second inventory amounted to ;^389 14^. 8//., in which was included his farm at
Lunenburg, where his oldest son lived, valued at ;^233 6^. 8//. ; eighty acres of land
at Lunenburg, ;^s6, and forty-eight acres of woodland, ;^S3 6j. Zd. ; gold rings, gold
buttons, etc., J[^^ 14^. 8//.
He died worth about ten thousand dollars, — a good fortune in those days.
James Halsey (17 16), mathematical instrument maker, of Boston, son of Nathaniel
and Hannah (Gross) Halsey, was born in Boston, April 10, 1695. He married. May 30,
1717, Anna Gurtridge, daughter of Walter Gurtridge. He was a founder of the New
Brick Church in 17 19, deacon of that church in 1735, and was the last ruling elder
chosen by it. Possibly Mr. Halsey (1716) was not anxious to exercise the authority of
the office, and seated himself with his family, for, Aug. 22, 1739, the church unanimously
voted to "desire Mr. James Halsey [17 16] to take his proper place in the elder's seat."
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1720. He was one of the
bondsmen for Capt. Daniel Pecker (1718), town collector, to the amount of ;^i 1,626.
Mr. Halsey (1716) was quite an owner of real estate, and experienced trouble by
admitting tenants who had not been admitted as inhabitants of the town. In 17 18 and
1725, he was elected to town office.
His will was proved Jan. 2, 1767.
Thomas Jaokson (1716), of Boston, son of Thomas (1692) and Priscilla (Grafton)
Jackson, was bom in Boston, J<Hly 18, 169 1. A Thomas Jackson married, Oct. 18, 1733,
Ann Davis.
He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 17 18.
James Halsey (1716). Authorities: Town Regiment in this Town which he lately resigned
Records; Whitman's I list. A. and H. A. Company, In every betrustment and all the Offices he sustained
Ed. 1842. he behaved to universal satisfaction In his com-
* <« Last Lords day died and yesterday was de- roercial dealings he was strictly just and Equitable
cently interred the remains of William Downe Esq. a Lover of piety and good men a strict observer of
of this town in the 67 year of his age. He was a the Sabbath a friend of the i>oor always ready to
gentleman that for many years had served the town distribute willing to G>mmunicate His death is
in various betrustments was one of his Majestys Tamented as by his bereaved family so by all who
Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk and knew him and were acquainted with him " — Bos-
was honored with a Lieut Col commission in the ion News-Letter^ June 7, 1753.
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William Pell (1716), penike-maker, of Boston, son of Edward and Elizabeth PeU,
and brother of Capt Edward (17 14), was born in Boston, May 11, 1694. He married,
May 3, 1726, Susanna Mountford, daughter of John (1697). He was clerk of the Artil-
lery Company in 17 19, and its third sergeant in 1720. In 1720, he was one of the
remonstrants against the installation of Rev. Peter Thacher as pastor of the New North
Church.
He was chosen a constable in March, 1725, but declined to serve, and paid
the fine.
Ebenezer Thornton (17 16), of Boston, son of Ensign Timothy (i 691), was bom
in Boston. He was baptized at the First Church, Jan. 12, 1 690-1. He married, May
15, 1 72 1, Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Thomas Gilbert. He was at first a trader in
Boston, in company with his father. He removed to Watertown as early as 1738, where
his wife died June 10, 1740, and he married Mary, widow of Matthias Coussens. He
died June 20, 1750. He was constable of the town of Boston in 17 19.
Mr. Thornton (17 16) was not active in town matters, but March 29, 1734, he was
elected one of a committee to consider the " fortifications," and report concerning their
improvement, and the expense thereof, which the committee did, April 3 following.
These fortifications were known as North Battery Wharf and Fort Hill.
Samuel Townsend (17 16), of Boston, son of James and Rebecca (Moseley)
Townsend, and grandson of James Townsend (1679), was bom in Boston, Aug. 30, r695.
He died Aug. 20, 1720.
The record of the Artillery Company for 17 16 is as follows : —
"April 2* 1 716. The Rev*d Mr. Joseph Baxter of Medfield was chosen to preach
the Election Sermon, and the Commission officers were desired to request it of him.
Accepted."
Rev. Joseph Baxter, who delivered the Artillery sermon in 17 16, was a son of
John and Hannah (White) Baxter, of Braintree. He was born June 4, 1676 ; graduated
at Harvard College in 1693, and was ordained minister of Medfield, April 21, 1697.
He continued in that relation until his decease. May 2, 1745.
8 The officers elected v
, Nathaniel Oliver (1701),
' ' William Parkman (1711)
The officers elected were: Edward Hutchinson (1702), captain;
lieutenant; John Greenough (17 12), ensign.
[) was first sergeant; Wigglesworth Sweetser
(1700), second sergeant; James Gooch, Jr. (1714), third sergeant; Benjamin Hiller
(17 14), fourth sergeant, and Benjamin Hiller (17 14), clerk.
March 10, 1717-8, Timothy Clarke, Esq. (1702), Thomas Hutchinson, Esq. (1694),
and Elisha Cooke, Esq. (1699), were chosen a committee "to Consider & make Enquiry
abt Encourageing the bringing of Sea Coal into this Town."
William Pell (1716). Authority: Boston Ebenezer Thornton (i 716). AuTHORmES:
Records. Boston Records; Bond's Watertown, p. 602; Hard's
Hist of Middlesex Co., Vol. HI., p. 373.
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The new members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1717 were : Samuel Barrat,
Ebenezer Bridge, Grafton Feveryear, John Gibbons, Benjamin Gray, James Hill, Joseph
Hubbard, Ephraim Hunt.
Samuel Barrat (17 17), son of William, of Boston, was bom Feb. 8, 1670. He
married, March 12, 1694, Sarah Manning. He was a tithing-man and a member of the
militia of Boston in 1715, 1717, and 1718. In 1720, the town owned a small piece of
ground "abutting on said Barretts house and land at the end of the highway there,
abutting on the Mill Creek nigh the Water Mill." In 1728, the town voted that the
committee for purchasing grain manage the building of the granary, " with Mr. David
Famum and Mr. Samuel Barrat [17 17] being joined with them."
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 18, and lieutenant in 1722.
He died July 22, 1733. The tomb of Samuel Barrat (1717)* in the South burying-
place, which he had permission to build in 1722, was No. 21.
Ebenezer Bridge (1717), blacksmith, of Boston, son of Samuel (1679), and brother
of Ensign Benjamin (1711), was born in Boston, Aug. 2, 1687, and married. May 11,
1 7 10, Mary Roberts, of Boston. He was clerk of the market in 17 18, and in 1725 was
elected constable, but paid the fine rather than serve. The selectmen, March 31, 17 18,
allowed Mr. Ebenezer Bridge (171 7) to dig up the highway "in Beer Lane & a Cross
Back Street," to James Howard's cellar. Beer Lane was "Bridge's Lane," and afterward
Richmond Street. Back Street is now Salem Street. In 1729, Ebenezer Bridge (17 17)
erected a house near "Beerlane" (Bur-lane). He is repeatedly called a blacksmith;
was active in the militia, and became captain.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1724, ensign in 1731, and
lieutenant in 1738. Inventory of his estate was filed in 1747.
Grafton Feveryear (171 7), barber and peruke-maker, of Boston, was a son of Edward
and Mary (Hardy) Feveryear, of Salem. Grafton (1717), their first son, was bom
March 31, 1689, and married, March 14, 171 1-2, Joanna Langdon. He served the
town as clerk of the market in 17 16, and as constable in 1722. The first and last
recorded acts of Mr. Feveryear (171 7) are his being a bondsman. In 1725, he was a
bondsman in one hundred pounds for John Swinerton, a new inhabitant ; and Dec. 7,
1737, Rev. Joshua Gee and Grafton Feveryear (17 17) gave bond (to warrant the town
from any charge on his account) in behalf of James, a negro man, " lately manumitted
by the order of the Great and General Court." Aug. 25, 1 731, he was one of a com-
mittee which petitioned the selectmen " in behalf of the North Church in Boston, for
liberty to erect a small building fronting on Ship Street." He probably lived on Snow
Hill, or Snow Hill Street, which ran "from Frary^s comer in Prince Street to the old
Ferry way near Hudson's Point."
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1721. His will, dated in 1751,
was proved April 11, 1755.
Samuel Barrat (17 17). Authorities: Bos- Grafton Feveryear (1717). Authoritjes:
ton Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 188$, Boston Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg.,
p. 263. 1861, 1894.
Ebenezer Bridge ( 1 7 1 7) . Authority : Bos-
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John Gibbons (17 17) was a merchant of Boston. He married Elizabeth Swan,
Aug. 23, 1725.
When the Episcopalians resolved upon organizing a second church in Boston, a
meeting was held Sept. 2, 1722, and a Mr. John Gibbins was chosen one of a committee
to receive subscriptions for a building. This may have been Dr. John Gibbins (171 1).
John Gibbons [17 17] was second sergeant of the Company in 1720. Administra-
tion was granted on his estate in October, 1725.
Benjamin Gray (171 7) was a bookseller in Boston. He married Lydia, daughter
of Rev. Thomas Bridge, who delivered the Artillery sermon in 1705. Mr. Gray (17 17)
does not appear to have held any office in the town. At a meeting of the selectmen,
Sept. 25, 1728, they "Executed a Leace to Mr Jacob Wendall [1733] of Boston,
merchant, of The Brick Shop or Tenement at the Head of the Dock in Boston now in
possession of Benja Gray [17 17] Bookseller for the term of Seven years from October i,
next coming," at a rental of forty pounds per annum.
James Hill (17 17) was a peruke-maker in Boston. He married Mary Hunt, Jan.
19, 1713. He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 1721, and second sergeant in 1722.
His will, dated April 11, was proved May 29, 1746.
Joseph Hubbard (i7i7)> blacksmith, of Boston, was probably the Joseph Hubbard
who joined the Company in 1707. See page 361.
Ephraim Hunt (17 17), blacksmith, of Boston, son of Capt. Thomas (1685) and
Judith (Torrey) Hunt, was bom Feb. 17, 1681. He married Joanna about 1701,
by whom he had seven children. The mother died Aug. 20, 1731, and he married, (2)
June 8, 1732, Sarah (Austin) Butler.
He was a tithing-man in Boston, and identified with the militia in 1707. In 1722,
he was elected constable, but declined to serve and paid the fine. He became a mem-
ber of the New North Church, and, having been elected March 8, 1726, he was ordained
a deacon of that church on the i8th of August following. He held the office of
councillor from 1703 to 17 13 inclusive; was elected councillor June 6, 1706, by writ
of mandamus, the Governor having negatived Mr. Joseph Hammond, and was appointed
special justice of the Court of Common Pleas, Oct. 24, 1712. He was appointed justice
of the peace June 30, 1702.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 17 19, and in the militia rose to
the rank of colonel. The family burial-place was on Copp's Hill.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1 7 1 7 is as follows : —
"April I, 171 7. The Rev'd Mr. Thomas Blowers of Beverly was chosen to preach
the Artillery Election Sermon and the Commission officers, with Colo. Samuel Checkley
[1678] and Lt Colo. Savage [1699] were desired to request it of him. Accepted
by him.
"October f^ 17 17. Then voted that Col. Thomas Fitch [1700], Lt Colo. Edward
Hutchinson [1702], Maj. Habijah Savage [1699], Capt. Jonathan Pollard [1700], Capt
Nathaniel Oliver [1701], Capt John Greenough [1712] and Mr. Richard Bill [1707] be
Ephraim Hunt (171 7). Authoiuties: Hunt Genealogy; Boston Records.
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a committee to inspect Mr. Leonard Whiting's lease of the Artillery Company's farm at
Dunstable, whether he has complied with the terms thereof, and upon any failure on
his part, they are Impowered to act further what they shall think for the interest of the
Company ; and if they shall think proper that three or more of the committee go upon
the spot, and enquire into the premises, that the Company will bear the charge thereof.
And, further, the said committee are Impowered to act what they shall think needful
with relation to the five hundred acres confirmed to the Company by the General
Assembly in May last, the charge to be borne by the Company as before."
The General Court, at its May session in 1717, made good the additional grant of
five hundred acres by granting one half of a reservation of one thousand acres belong-
ing to the government, in the township of Rutland, Worcester County. The Indians
continued to infest those parts, and in 1724 committed depredations in that township.
The grant is as follows : —
"The following order passed the House of Representatives, — read — concurred,
viz: Upon the petition of Edward Hutchinson [1702], Habijah Savage [1699], John
Ballentine, Jr [1694], Edward Winslow [1700], and Jonathan Pollard [1700], in behalf
of the Artillery Company in Boston, praying that five hundred acres of land which are
reserved to the Province in the township of Rutland, may be granted to said Company,
to satisfy a grant made to them by the General Court, Oct 15"* 1673 — Ordered, that
five hundre'd acres of the one thousand reserved to the Province 'in the township of
Rutland, be granted in answer to this petition ; but so, that John Burrill, Esq, to whom
the other 500 acres is granted, have the choice at which end to lay out his grant.
" Consented to. Samuel Shute, Governor''
This grant made the Artillery Company owners of one moiety of said one thousand
acres, in common with the heirs of Hon. John Burrill, deceased ; and the Artillery Com-
pany, April 7, 1729, appointed Capt. William Ward (1724), Thomas Smith (1702),
and Col. Benjamin Pollard (1726), to make partition, which was mutually agreed upon.
May I, 1729.
Rev. Thomas Blowers, of Beverly, delivered the anniversary sermon before the
Artillery Company in 1717.* He was the fourth son of Pyam and Elizabeth (Belcher)
Blowers, of Cambridge. His mother, Elizabeth Belcher, was the eldest child of Andrew
Belcher (1642), and sister of Andrew, the father of Gov. Jonathan Belcher. Rev.
Thomas Blowers was bom in Cambridge, Aug. i, 1677. He graduated at Harvard Col-
lege in 169s, and was ordained as pastor of the church in Beverly, Oct. 29, 1701. He
married Emma Woodbury, who, with their six children, survived him.
The salary of Rev. Thomas Blowers, at Beverly, was eighty pounds per annum, with
" an allowance of one hundred pounds for a settlement." His residence was near Char-
nock Street, which takes its name from that of his married daughter, Emma Chamock.
He continued in the pastoral office in Beverly until his decease, June 17, 1729.
' " [1717, June] 3. Mr Blowers preaches from Governor gave the Staves on the Change by reason
1 Sam. 16. 18. Mr. Edward Hutchinson b chosen of the wet weather." — Sewall Papers, Vol, III,^
Captain; Capt N. Oliver D; Greenough Ensign. p, 131.
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8 The officers elected were: Thomas Hutchinson (1694), captain;
"Q.John Greenough (1712), heu tenant; Joseph Hiller (1709), ensign.
' ^ Nathaniel Goodwin (1711) was first sergeant; Samuel Barrat (171 7),
second sergeant; Francis Pamell (1713), third sergeant; John Holyoke (1714), fourth
sergeant, and Thomas Jackson (17 16), clerk.
In 1718, Thomas (1694) and Edward (1702) Hutchinson, executors of John
Foster, Esq. (1679), proposed to be at the charge of erecting a house convenient for
a free writing-school at the northerly part of Boston, for the benefit of said town. It was
accepted, and the building was erected on land purchased by the town of Mrs. Susanna
Love, corner of Bennet and Love (now Tileston) streets, where the Eliot School-House
now stands.
At the town meeting. May 14, 17 18, the fortifications of the town were again con-
sidered, and Capt. Timothy Clarke (1702), Col. Edward Hutchinson (1702), with three
other persons, were appointed a committee to consider the state of the fortifications,
advise in regard to placing a battery at the end of Long Wharf, and repair the North
Battery.
Sept. 29, 1 7 18, the selectmen having been informed "that ye Sconce or South
Battrey is become deffective and unfit to keep ye Townes powder there Ordered that
Capt Timo Clarke [1702] be desired to send said powder to the Powder House, takeing
Mr Powning [1691] rec't for the Same. . . .
"Ordered that Capt Timo Clarke [1702] be desired to move to his Exel'cy the
Gov'r & Councel for a Supply of So much of ye Townes powder as hath been Expended
in the Service of the Province."
The new members of the Artillery Company recruited in 17 18 were: Sampson
Dewer, John Eyre, John Gerrish, Jr., and Jonathan Sewall.
Sampson Dewer (1718), of Boston, son of Sampson and Sarah Dewer, was bom in
Boston, Jan. 28, 1690. This name is spelled in the Boston Records, Dewer, Dure, and
Duer. He was a brother of David Dewer (on city records ; Dure, on Company record),
who joined the Artillery Company in 1695. He was a tithing-man, and a member of
the militia of Boston in 171 3, and clerk of the market in 1721.
The family burial-place was in King's Chapel Burial-Ground.
John Eyre (1718), often Eire or Eyers, merchant, of Boston, son of Hon. John
Eyre (1682), was bom Aug. 7, 1700, and he graduated at Harvard College in 17 18.
His mother was Catherine, daughter of Capt. Thomas Brattle (1675), ^^^ after the
death of John Eyre (1682), in June, 1700, married Wait Winthrop (1692). He settled
in Boston as a merchant. John Eyre (17 18) was elected constable for 1723, but was
excused, and the following year was elected to the same office and excused again. He
lived on Queen Street, adjacent to the prison, as his mother conveyed to him, Oct. 21,
1724, lan4 adjoining his own residence there. Feb. i, 1725-6, he, with his wife, Anne,
and others, sold to Jacob Wendell (1733), for seven hundred poimds, warehouses and
wharf privileges at the foot of King (State) Street, lately the property of their mother,
Catherine Winthrop. March 7 of the same year, the General Court granted him a strip
of land off of the prison estate, for a passage way. Dec. 23, 1728, he mortgaged his
Sampson Dewer (1718). Authority: Bos- John Eyre (1718). AuTHORrnEs: Boston
ton Records. Records; Descendants of Thomas Brattle, p. 70.
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estate on Queen Street to Jacob Wendell (1733), and Feb. 20, 1732-3, gave a second
mortgage for the same. He probably soon after removed to Portsmouth, N. H., where
he was living in August, 1741. He died, according to the Triennial Catalogue of
Harvard College, in 1753.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1722.
John Gerrish, Jr. (1718), merchant, son of Capt. John (1700) and Lydia (Watts)
Gerrish, was bom in Boston, Jan. 22, 1695. He does not appear to have held town
office. He joined the Old South Church, March 7, 1735-6, and administration was
granted on his estate in 1737.
Jonathan Sewall (17 18), of Boston, son of Stephen and Margaret (Mitchell) Sewall,
of Salem, was bom in Salem, Feb. 7, 1693. Jonathan (1718) was a brother of Major
Samuel Sewall (1720).^ They were nephews of Major Samuel (1679). Jonathan
(17 18) married Mary Payne, of Boston.
He was clerk of the Artillery Company in 1720, and first sergeant in 1726.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1 718 is as follows : —
"April 7. 1 7 18. The Rev. Mr. John Bamard was chosen to preach the Artillery
Election Sermon, and the commission officers were appointed to request it of him.
Accepted by him."
Rev. John Barnard, who preached the Artillery election semion of 17 18, was a son
of John Bamard (1677), of Boston. He was bom Nov. 6, 1681, and graduated at
Harvard College in 1 700. He became a minister of much distinction, being first settled
in Marblehead. The town proposed to select a colleague for Rev. Mr. Cheever, the aged
and infirm pastor of the church. There were two candidates. Rev. John Bamard and
Rev. Edward Holyoke. The town selected the former, and, as a result, a second church
was formed with the latter as pastor. On the 9th of November, 1715, Mr. Barnard
entered upon his duties as colleague.
He died Jan. 24, 1770. His interesting autobiography is printed in 3 Massachusetts
Historical Collections, V., 178.
The officers elected were: William Dummer ^ (1702), captain;
\7 \ Q"20. Joseph Hiller (1709), lieutenant; John Sale (1704), ensign. Joseph
' y Hubbard (17 17) was first sergeant; Ephraim Hunt (1717), second
sergeant; William Downe (1716), third sergeant; Samuel Holyoke (1714), fourth
sergeant, and William Pell (1716), clerk.
On the twenty-ninth day of April, 17 19, the town voted, "The Thanks of this
Town unto the doners of the Two North School Houses, vizt : The Hon'ble Thomas
" [1718] May 2 [should be June 2]. Mr Bar- New England in 1661; (2) Stephen, born Aug. 19,
nard preaches the Artillery [sermon]." — Sewall 1657. Stephen had Major Samuel (1720), bom
Papers^ Vol. IIL, /. 186. Nov. 24, 1 689, and Jonathan (1718), bom Feb.
• Henry Sewall came to New England in 1634. 7, 1693.
He returned to England prior to 1649, and had (i) ***[I7I9] J^ne I, 2d day. Lt Gov. chosen
Samuel (1679), bora March 28, 1652, who came to Captain.*' — Sewall Papers, Vol, III., p. 221.
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Hutchinson Esq [1694] for the Gramer School-house. And ye S'd mr Thomas Hutch-
inson [1694] and also Edward Hutchinson [1702] Esqrs for ye Writing Sch. House."
During 17 19, the people of Boston were distressed, so much so that a committee
was chosen by the town to consider what could be done for the " relief of this town
under their present distresses," and that they make report to the town. John Clark,
Thomas Fitch (1700), Oliver Noyes (1699), Elisha Cooke (1699), John Marion
( 1 691), William Clarke (1703), and Edmund Knight (1700) were chosen said com-
mittee. At the next town meeting, the above-named committee made a report in
writing, which received the approbation of the town, but its contents are not now
known.
The only new member recruited in 17 19 was Solomon Blake.
Solomon Blake (1719)1 cooper, was a son of Edward Blake, cooper, who resided in
Dorchester, but subsequently removed to Milton, where he died in 1692. A deed in the
Suffolk Files reads, "Jonathan Blake, cordwainer and Solomon Blake [17 19] cooper of
Boston, with their wives Elizabeth and Abigail convey lands inherited from their grand-
father William of Dorchester, deceased." William was the father of Edward Blake.
Solomon Blake (1719) was constable of Boston in 17 14. The warrant for a town
meeting, to be held May 28, 17 14, was issued in usual form, and given to the constable.
June I, complaint was made against Solomon Blake (17 19), because he did not make
return of the warrant, and " the said meeting was wholly disappointed and defeated."
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1720. His uncle, William Blake,
joined the Artillery Company in 1646.
The record of the Artillery Company for 17 19 is as follows : —
"April 6, 1 7 19. The Rev. John Webb was chosen to preach the Election Sermon
and the Commission officers were appointed to request it of him. Accepted by him.
"Sept. 7**" 1 7 19. Then voted that the above committee, only putting in Lt. Col.
John Ballentine [1682] in the room of Capt. Nathaniel Oliver [1701] be a committee."
The committee referred to is doubtless the one selected in 17 17, of which Capt.
Oliver (1701) was a member, to see if the terms of the lease had been complied with.
Rev. John Webb, of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1719.
He graduated at Harvard College in 1708. In 17 14, the New North Church was
organized, and a meeting-house built. There were two candidates for the pastorate, —
Rev. John Barnard, who delivered the Artillery sermon in 17 18, and Rev. John Webb,
who was then chaplain at Castle William. Mr. Webb was elected at the second trial,
and was ordained the first minister of the New North Church, Oct. 20, 17 14. After
surviving the labors of one colleague. Rev. Peter Thacher, who delivered the Artillery
sermon in 1 7 1 2, and enjoying the assistance of another for eight years, Mr. Webb died
peacefully, April 16, 1750, aged sixty- two years. His colleague pronounced him "one
of the best of Christians and one of the best of ministers."
Rev. John Webb. Authoiuties: Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Allen's Biog. Diet.
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The officers elected were : Thomas Fitch (1700), captain; Richard
I 720" I .^^^^ (1707), lieutenant; Francis Pamell (1713), ensign. Solomon
' Blake (17 19) was first sergeant; John Gibbins (171 7), second sergeant;
William Pell (1716), third sergeant ; James Halsey (1716), fourth sergeant, and Jonathan
Sewall (17 18), clerk.
Sept. 28, 1720, the town chose a committee to consider about promoting a spinning-
school or schools, for the instruction of the children of the town in spinning. Habijah
Savage (1699), Daniel Oliver, William Paine (1691), and four other persons, were
appointed said committee.
The recruits who united with the Artillery Company in 1720 were: Samuel Bass,
John Buttolph, Andrew Cunningham, Nathaniel Cunningham, John Goldthwait, William
Lee, Daniel Pecker, James Pecker, Samuel Rand, Samuel Sewall, and Erasmus Stevens.
Samuel Bass (1720), tanner, of Boston, probably came from Brain tree. He
married Christian Turell, April 9, 1717. He was constable in 1719 and 1751, and
scavenger in 1754.
In 1738, he petitioned the town to sell him a certain parcel of its land, and in 1742
the same petition was again presented. The parcel was bounded northerly on Water
Street one hundred feet, and easterly on said Bass's land twenty-nine feet, and southerly
on said Bass's land, in part, and westerly on Joyliffe's Lane. The lot he desired was
therefore twenty-nine by one hundred feet, on the southeast comer of Water and
Devonshire streets, for which he and Kezia Harvey offered the town five hundred
pounds. There were then a "stable shop and shed" on the lot. The offer was not
accepted, but the selectmen were authorized to sell it by giving public notice.
In 1744, Samuel Bass (1720) was chosen one of a committee to collect the sum of
ten thousand pounds from the inhabitants of Boston, for the purpose of building batteries
and fortifications for the defence of the town, said amount having been levied by the
assessors.
In February, 1756, a committee prepared a petition to be sent to the General
Court, setting forth "their difficulties and repeating their grievances," showing "the
decayed and diminished circumstances" of the town. At the meeting, when the petition
was presented to the town, Feb. 11, 1756, Mr. Samuel Bass (1720), tanner, was chosen
to report upon the decline of the tanning business from 1746 to 1756, "and reduce the
same to writing." On this committee, besides others, to make a report on their several
trades, were Benjamin Hallowell (1733), shipwright, Nathaniel Thwing (1736), baker,
and Joseph Belknap (1742), leather-dresser.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1724, and a member of the Old
South Church. His will was proved in 1766.
John Buttolph (1720), wine cooper, of Boston, was a son of Nicholas (1694) and
Mary (Guttridge) Buttolph, of Boston. He married, June 19, 17 10, Mehitable lord.
Capt. John (1720) was a scavenger in 1720, 1730, and 1731, and was elected constable
in 1722, but declined and paid the fine. His petition, June 30, 17 13, " to sell strong
drink," was "distinctly voted — disallowed" by the selectmen. March 29, 171 7, the
selectmen let to Mr. John Buttolph (1720), cooper, the middle cellar under the town-
Samuel Bast (1720). AuTHORrrv: Boston John Buttolph (1720). AuTHORrrv: Boston
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house for one year from April 7, at fourteen pounds per annum. In 1729, he resided
in Leverett's Lane, now called Congress Street.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1723, and its ensign in 1732.
Administration was granted on his estate in 1739; inventory filed in 1746, and a will
was found in 1750.
Andrew Cunningham (1720), merchant, of Boston, son of Andrew and Sarah
Cunningham, and brother of Capt Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), was bom in Boston,
Aug. 17, 1692. He married. May 5, 1722, Mary Hirst. Capt Andrew (1720) was
elected constable in 1722, and collector of taxes in 174S1 1746, and 1747. He made
the visitation to the families of the town, Feb. 14, 1723-4, also in 1745 and 1746, in
company with the justices and others. When collector of taxes he had as his bondsmen
Jacob Wendell, Esq. (1733), and John Hunt, Esq. (1709). He discharged his duty with
acknowledged satisfaction, and was a man of great activity and public spirit. He died
April 27, 1752, in the sixtieth year of his age, and was buried in the Granary Burial-
Ground.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1724.
Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), merchant, of Boston, son of Andrew and Sarah
Cunningham, and brother of Capt. Andrew Cunningham (1720), was bom in Boston.
Capt. Nathaniel (1720) lived on Cross Street, owned land there, and had a large real
estate in Boston, among which was a pasture at Barton's Point.^ His house and land
at the bottom of the Common were the subject of the Otis lawsuit. He left the Old
South Church a legacy for its poor.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1722, ensign in 1727, lieutenant
in 1730, and its captain in 1731.
Capt. Nathaniel Cunningham (1720) was one of the most influential men of his
time in Boston, and the reports, in the records of Boston, from those committees of
which he was chairman, are alike creditable to his judgment and intelligence. Both
he and his brother, Andrew (1720), were captains in the miUtia. He was constable of
Boston in 17 19. Among the important committees of the town upon which he was
chosen to serve, often as chairman, were: on instructing the representatives, in 1731,
1736, 1738, and 1739; on the scheme for regulating the markets, 1732 ; computing the
cost of erecting them, 1733 ; assigning places for their location, 1733, and erecting the
market houses in 1734. He was on the committee for purchasing grain in 1733, 1734,
1735, and 1736; moderator of town meeting in 1732 and 1734; on committee on
dividing the county in 1735, right of the town in Windmill Point in 1733, ^md in the
town dock in 1735 ; petitioned the General Court, by order of the town, represent-
ing its defenceless condition in 1739, and its distressed condition in 1735 j and for the
Andrew Cunningham (1720). Authorities: Wendells [1733] Intertainment where Dynd &c"
Boston Records; Pilgrims of Boston, by Bridgman. — Journal of Capt, Francis GoeUt, in New Eng.
Nathaniel Cunningham (1720). Authori- Hist, and Gen, Reg., January, 1870.
TIES : Boston Records; Drake's Hist, of Boston. ' " His estate was valued at ;£"50,ooo. He gave
** October 1 1, 1750. After Breakfast, went with to Dr. SewalPs church sixty ounces of silver; to the
Mr Nat Cunningham to the Commons to See the poor of the church, ;f 500; to each daughter, /"lo,-
Training, which Consisted of Twelve Compys Foot 000 ; and the rest of his estate to his son, Nathaniel,
and three Compys Horse from thence they march'd He gave the town, now Spencer, land for a meeting-
into Kings Street, Exercis'd their Horse and Foot. house and training field." — See Hist, of Spencer
Fireing Several Vollies, we went in the Towne and Suffolk Probate Records.
House Facing the Street . . . from thence to Capt
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relief of Boston from the province tax in 1742. He opposed the setting off of Ruraney
Marsh (Chelsea) in 1738, and favored the new bridge from the western* part of Boston
to Col. Phips's farm in 1739; ^^^ ^^ ^74^ he was one of the committee chosen to
express to Peter Faneuil, Esq., the thanks of the town for his generous gift. In 1727-8,
he resided on Marlborough, now Washington, Street. He served as representative to
the General Court in 1739.
He died in London, Sept. 7, 1748. His tomb in the South burial-place was
No. 40.
John Goldthwait (1720), of Boston, was the same as John Gold th wait (171 1).
See page 375.
William Lee (1720) was a shipwright, of Boston. He was a " noted ship-builder,
and lived at the North End." He held town office in 1728 and 1729 only. May 22,
1722, he signed the covenant, and became a member of the New Brick Church, in
which he was a deacon for many years. Jan. 23, 1733, the town treasurer complained
" that Mr. William Lee [1720] is six years behind in his rent of five pounds p. year for
the town's slip at the bottom of Coney's Lane." Mr. Lee (1720) replied that he had
suffered by its lack of repair, and that he had paid out thirteen pounds on it. This was
allowed, settlement made, and he rehired the slip at nine pounds per year. Jan. 19,
1736, he agreed with the selectmen for the town slip, at the lower end of Cross Street.
Cross Street is probably another name for Coney's Lane. In 1708, Cross Street ran
"from the Mill Pond, southeasterly, by the late Deacon Phillip's stone house, to the sea."
The slip was not far from the comer of Cross and North streets.
'* Dea. William Lee [1720], cooper and shipwright, died March 15, 1769, aged 90."
Daniel Pecker (1720), a tallow-chandler in Boston, was born in 1690. He mar-
ried, (i) Oct. 29, 1713, Sarah Cheever ; and, (2) Sept. 23, 1743, at Boston, Mrs. Elizabeth
Wellard. He had a son, Daniel, also a tallow-chandler. The latter, of whom Mr. Whit-
man (1810) speaks, died, according to his gravestone in the Granary Burial- Ground,
March 4, 1777, aged sixty years. As he was bom in 1717, he could not have been the
Daniel Pecker of the Artillery Company in 1720, nor could the son have been a founder
of the New Brick Church.
Capt. Daniel Pecker (1720) was a scavenger of the town of Boston in 1727, con-
stable in 1728, and hog-reeve in 1730. He was elected to the responsible office of
collector of taxes, Nov. i, 1733, which he held until Dec. 10, 1739, when he declined to
continue in it on account of the small pay. In March following, he was elected assessor,
and continued in that office until 1749.
His residence was on Middle Street in 1719, and also in 1724 ; for, Feb. 11, 1723-4,
the selectmen "granted to Capt. Daniel Pecker [1720] liberty to try tallow and make
candles in a shed behind his house in Middle Street, according to his petition."
He gave five pounds; March 25, 1735, towards the erection of the new workhouse.
April 16, 1744, he was chosen one of a committee to raise, by a tax on the inhabitants of
Boston, the sum of ten thousand pounds. Old Tenor, the same to be applied in erecting
batteries and fortifications in said town.
William Lee (1720). AuTHORirv: Boston Daniel Pecker (1720). Authoritiks: Bos-
Records, ton Records; Pilgrims of Boston.
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May 22, 1722, he signed the covenant of the New Brick Church. He was active in
the militia, serving as captain for several years. In 1729, he was lieutenant of the
Artillery Company.
He died Oct. 2, 1750, aged sixty years, and was buried in the Granary Burial-
Ground. His will, dated June 7, was proved Oct. 16, 1750.
James Pecker (1720), of Boston, "in his will," says Mr. Whitman (1810), "is
styled wharfinger." He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1727. He was
active in the formation of the New Brick Church in 171 , but had previously been a
member of the Old South Church. He served the town as hog-reeve in 17 19, constable
in 172 1, and clerk of the market in 1725 and 1731.
Nov. 19, 17 1 1, he, with Nathaniel Goodwin (171 1) and Benjamin Goodwin, was
appointed to survey a chimney, said to be defective and dangerous. Jan. 24, 17 15-6,
he laid a sewer, ninety-five feet in length, from the common sewer in Prince Street to
his cellar drain in Salem Street. June 27, 1717, the selectmen granted permission to
" Mr James Pecker and his Bro. Mr. Benj. Edwards, to build a tomb on the Southerly
side of the North burying ground." In 17 17-8, he is mentioned as one of the trustees
for the proprietors of the common sewer, which ran through Prince Street as far as the
lower end of Snow Hill Street, and thence into the Mill Pond. The distance was seven
hundred and ninety feet. Among those who made use of this sewer were, James Pecker
(1720), James Tileston (1711), Robert Gutteridge (1694), Capt. John Pecker (1733),
and John (1691) and William Clough (1695).
He died at Boston, April 30, 1734, after a lingering sickness. He was highly
respected, and " very much lamented."
Inventory, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-three pounds.
Samuel Rand (1720), tailor, of Boston, son of "Sergeant" Thomas and Sarah
(Edenden) Rand, was bom May 3, 1679. He married Sarah Paine, Jan. 20, 1703, at
Boston. They had eleven children, of whom the seventh, William, an apothecary and
army surgeon at Louisburg in 1745, joined the Artillery Company in 1732. Capt. Samuel
(1720) died in 1748, his will of Jan. 9 being proved Feb. 21. "His gravestone," says
Mr. Whitman (1810), " was recently standing in the Granary ground."
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1723, lieutenant in 1731, and
active in the militia of Boston, in which he attained the rank of captain. He became a
member of the Old South Church, Feb. 26, 1 720-1.
Capt. Samuel Rand (1720) was a constable in 17 13 and 17 18; ti thing-man in
1728, and scavenger in 1729. His location is approximately determined by the records.
In 1714, the selectmen appointed a committee — William Paine (1691), Nathaniel
Goodwin (1711)1 and William Dawes — to estimate a brick partition wall between
George Cabot's and Samuel Rand's (1720) property, "on the northerly side of King
[State] Street in Boston " ; and March 8, 17 14-5, Samuel Rand (1720) was assessed for
repairs on the pump, corner of the present Court and Washington streets, and was again
assessed for the purpose, April 18, 1733.
Liberty was granted him, March 30, 1724, to build a tomb on the south line in the
South burial-place. It was numbered " 25."
James Pecker (1720). AuTHORrrv: Boston Samuel Rand (1720). Authority: Boston
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Samuel Sewall (1720), of Boston, son of Stephen and Margaret (Mitchell) Sewall,
of Salem, was born in Salem, Nov. 24, 1689. Jonathan (1718) was a brother of Major
Samuel Sewall (1720). They were nephews of Judge Sewall (1679).
He was active in town affairs, and though not an officer of the town, he served on
the most important committees: regulation of porters, 1734; better supply of wood,
1737 ; building the workhouse, 1737 ; relief in paying representatives, 1737 ; on retrench-
ment in town expenses, 1739; building bridge over Charles River, 1739, and against
firing guns on house-tops, 1 740-1, etc. He was an officer in the militia, major of the
Boston regiment in 1733, and captain of the Artillery Company in 1734. He was
appointed justice of the peace, Dec. 9, 1731, and was reappointed Jan. 9, 1735-6.
Erasmus Stevens (1720) was a carpenter, of Boston. He was a viewer of shingles
and measurer of boards and lumber from 17 16 to 1720 inclusive, and constable of Boston
in 1722. July IS, 1725, Erasmus Stevens (1720) and Grafton Feveryear (1717) gave
bond in the sum of one hundred pounds on account of John Swinerton, admitted an
inhabitant. Mr. Swinerton was from Salem, and July 26 was allowed " to keep a school
to instruct reading and writing within this town." June 7, 1738, Mr. Stevens (1720)
appeared before the selectmen and said that Mr. Chamock, sealer of cord-wood, "is
often out of town and does not attend to that employment." He asked for another
person to be appointed.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1724, its lieutenant in 1739,
and was one of the "substantial mechanics" who founded the New North Church
in I 7 14.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1720 is as follows : —
"April s, 1720. The Rev. Mr. Edward Holyoke was chosen to preach the Election
Sermon and he desired to be excused.
"May 20. 1720. The Rev Mr. Thomas Symmes of Bradford was chosen to preach
the Election Sermon. Accepted by him."
Rev. Edward Holyoke, who was invited to deliver the anniversary sermon before
the Company in 1720, but declined to do so, was a son of Elizur and Mary (Eliot)
Holyoke. He was bom June 26, 1689, and graduated at Harvard College in 1705.
On the 2Sth of April, 17 16, the new meeting-house in Marblehead having been built,
the Second Congregational Church in that town was organized, and Mr. Holyoke was
ordained as its minister.
May 30, 1737, he was chosen to fill the office of president of Harvard College,
made vacant by the death of President Wadsworth. At first his church strenuously
objected to letting their pastor go, but, " after several meetings for prayer and confer-
ence," consent was granted, and he removed to Cambridge. When some of the people
were asked how they could give their consent to part with the services of so amiable,
distinguished, and exemplary a man and minister, they replied, " Old Barnard prayed
him away." Rev. Mr. Barnard preached the Artillery sermon in 17 18. Rev. Mr.
Holyoke continued in the office of president of Harvard College nearly thirty-two years.
Samuel Sewall (1720). AuTHORrrY: Boston Eratmut Stevens (1720). Authorfty: Bos-
Records, ton Records.
<*[i69i] April 13 To Salem, visit little Sam
Sewall [1720], my name Sake." — SrwaiPs Diary,
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Rev. Thomas Symmes, who delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1720,* was
a son of Rev. Zachariah Symmes, pastor at Rehoboth and afterward at Bradford. He
was born Feb. i, 1677-8, and graduated at Harvard College in 1698. He married
Elizabeth Blowers, daughter of Pyam Blowers, of Cambridge, and sister of Rev. Thomas
Blowers, of Beverly, Mass. She died April 6, 17 14, and March 28, 1715, he married
Hannah Pike, who died Feb. i, 17 18-9, and for his third wife he married, Jan. 19,
1720-1, Eleanor Moody, who died Oct. 6, 1725.
Rev. Zachariah Symmes, pastor of the church at Bradford, having become aged and
infirm, the church voted, about 1705, to engage an assistant for their pastor. While
invitations to candidates were being extended and declined. Rev. Mr. Symmes died
upon the twenty-second day of March, 1707. The son. Rev. Thomas Symmes, who had
been preaching in the neighboring town of Boxford, was about leaving that parish. He
was bom in Bradford, studied five years at Cambridge after graduation, and had
preached near Bradford for several years. He was therefore familiar with the parish his
father so faithfully served. June 14, 1708, he preached there by invitation, and Nov.
24, 1708, it was voted by the town that Rev. Thomas Symmes be ordained and settled
over the Bradford parish. He retained that relation until his decease, Oct. 6, 1725,
when he was buried by his father^s side.
Rev. Mr. Symmes's character and gifts are vividly described by the late Hon. John
B. D. Cogswell, in the History of Essex County. He says, " Increase Mather praised
him. He was attractive personally, from good looks, high spirit, accomplishments,
varied learning, impetuosity. He had a fine voice, and was a good singer." When the
Artillery election sermon, which he preached in 1720, was printed. Rev. Mr. Colraan,
of Boston, wrote a preface to it, wherein he said, "May it prove as profitable in the
reading as it was in the hearing ; the preacher was unto us a very lovely song of one
that has a pleasant voice and can play well on an mstruement.''
The officers elected were : Habijah Savage (1699), captain; Francis
J V2 I "2. ^^"^^^^ (i7i3)> lieutenant; Benjamin Emmons, Jr. (1698), ensign.
• Thomas Chamberlain (1714) was first sergeant; John Goldthwait (1720),
second sergeant; Grafton Feveryear (17 17), third sergeant; John Eliot (i 714), fourth
sergeant, and James Hill (171 7), clerk.
No recruits joined the Artillery Company in 1721.
May 12, 1 72 1, a committee was appointed by the town to draw up instructions for the
representatives of the town of Boston. On May 22 the committee reported, presenting
ten instructions, which were approved by the town. The committee appointed May 12
was as follows: Ezekiel Lewis (1707), William Paine (1691), John Marion (1691),
Thomas Cushing (169 1), Ebenezer Clough, Nathaniel Green (1722), and Edward
Hutchinson (1702). The report is given in full in the Report of the Record Commis-
sioners of Boston, City Document No. 137, pp. 154 and 155. The first instruction is,
that the representatives "Indeavor to maintain all our Civel Rights and Properties
1 "[1720] June 6. Monday ... Mr Symes because a feast is made for Laughter. Excused it to
Preaches an Excellent Sermon, which was a great the Lt.Gov. afterwards, who invited me as Captain."
Refreshment and Comfort to me as to the afflicted — Sewall Papers^ Vol, IILf /. 257.
estate of that church of God. I went not to Dinner,
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against any Incroachments upon them." They advise, subsequently, that acts be passed
encouraging trade, husbandry, and manufactures ; the raising of good winter wheat, and
of flax, granting a premium for each ; the manufacturing of flax, offering a reward for
the best linen in each county. They advise the assertion of the colony to their right in
and to Piscataqua River, and against the payment of Mr. Belcher the thousand pounds
sterling which he claimed.
The seventh instruction declares, " That whereas in the late printed remarkes on the
Bills against Riots &c, the Town of Boston Seems to be asperced as if they were inclined
to Riots & Tumults, where as we presume, that the people of this Town & Province may
Justly Claim the title of being as Loyal, Peacable and Desirous of good order as any of
his Majesties Subjects whatsoever, &c."
Eighth, that they choose in all elections, those that have shown " a tender regard
for our Charter Privileges & Prefer the publick before their Privat Intrest."
Ninth instruction is for some effectual law to prevent the spread of infectious dis-
ease, and the last opposes the granting of any more public lands, either to any particular
persons for their use, or to a number of persons for a township, till Boston and other
towns have had their proportion allowed. The report is signed by five of the committee,
all of whom were members of the Artillery Company in 1722.
The instructions show a just appreciation of the condition and needs of the youth-
ful colony, and give wise and pertinent counsel to the representatives in the General
Court. At the town meeting, held Aug. 2, 1 721, the same committee was elected to
instruct the newly-chosen representatives, three of whom, out of four, were members of
the Artillery Company: John Clark, Elisha Cooke (1699), William Clarke (1703), and
William Hutchinson (1703). The instructions given a second time by this committee
are also given in the same City Document, pp. 156 and 157. The preamble is note-
worthy as showing the public esteem of the four representatives : —
"To John Clark, Elisha Cook Esq [1699] Mr William Clarke [1703] and William
Hutchinson Esq [1703]
" Your known Loyalty to King George & Sincere attachment to the Succession in
the Illustrious House of Hannover your Hearty Loue to your native country. Your
Singuler value for the Liberties & Properties of this People, your Chearfull and unanimous
Concurrence to promote our best Intrest, and your approved Integrity in those Publick
Stations wherein you haue bin Employed having fixed the Eyes of this Town on &
Determined their choice off you as proper persons to Represent them in the next
General Assembly, &c."
The principal instruction offered is, " That you be not deterred by any frowns or
threats from maintaining, what in you lies, our Charter privileges as well as the honour,
dignity & privileges of the Honourable House of Representatives and preserving the
just & laudable usages & customs, &c."
The lamp of loyalty to the colony and charter rights was kept burning by the
town meeting until the flame burst into the fire of the Revolution. No citizens
were so prominent, as representatives and advisers, in the first century of the colony,
as members of the Artillery Company were. They lighted the lamp, * refurnished its
supply, enlarged its flame, and were girded for the various conflicts between royalty and
the colony.
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The record of the Artillery Company for 1721 is as follows : —
"June^ 5 1 72 1. The Rev*d Mr. Thomas Prince was chosen to preach the Artillery
Election sermon and the commissioned officers were desired to request it of him.
Accepted by him."
"October 2** [17 21]. The General Assembly at their last Session did forbid all
Training and Trooping in this Town for this year, by reason of the vast numbers of
People exercised with the small pox : Therefore the Artillery Company did not appear
in Arms this day."
Rev. Thomas Prince delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1721. He was a
son of Samuel and Mary Prince, of Hull and Middleboro. His mother was a daughter
of Gov. Hinckley. Rev. Thomas Prince was born in May, 1687, and graduated at Har-
vard College in 1707. "He was," says Mr. Savage, "the assiduous annalist, whose
service in perpetuating evidence relative to our early history exceeds that of any other
man since the first generation."
Soon after his return from a protracted sojourn in England, he became pastor of the
Old South Church, and colleague with Rev. Joseph Sewall, who preached the Artillery
election sermon in 17 14. Mr. Prince was ordained Oct. i, 1718, and preached his own
ordination sermon, " which," says Dr. Chauncy, " no ordinary man could write." " No
name," says the Old South Memorial, " on the list of Old South pastors remains in greater
honor and brightness to-day than that of Thomas Prince." He died Oct. 22, 1758, aged
seventy-two years.
The officers elected were: Thomas Smith (1702), captain; Samuel
I 722"^. ^^"^^^ (1717), lieutenant; Edward Pell (1714), ensign. Nathaniel
■ ^ Cunningham (1720) was first sergeant; James Hill (1717), second
sergeant; Nathaniel Green (1722), third sergeant; John Eyre (17 18), fourth sergeant,
and John Cookson (1701), clerk.
The Indians were instigated by the Jesuit Rall^ to begin the fourth Indian war.
He resided at Norridgewock, on the Kennebec, and was slain Aug. 12, 1724. The
French in Canada favored the Indians, but did not openly engage in the war. The prin-
cipal attacks of the Indians were directed against the towns in Maine and New Hamp-
shire. The towns in Massachusetts suffered less. The war commenced in 1722, and
continued about four years. The expenses of Massachusetts from May, 1 7 2 2, to May, 1 7 26,
were about two hundred and fifteen thousand pounds, in province bills, of which amount
three fourths was on account of the war. The larger portion of this war expenditure
was for Maine. A treaty of peace with the eastern Indians was signed at Boston, Dec.
15, 1725, and was ratified at Falmouth, Me., Aug. 5, 1726. A present of three hundred
pounds was made to the Indians, not long after.
"Last week [June 19]," says the New England Couranf, Oct, 22, 1722, "one of
the chiefs of the Mohawks lately come to town, died at the Royal Exchange Tavern in
King street and was magnificently interred on Friday night last. A drawn sword lay on
the coffin, and the pall was supported by six captains of the militia. The gentlemen of
the Council followed next the corpse and then the Justices of the town and the commis-
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sion officers of the militia. At last followed four Indians, the two hindermost (whom
the government had appointed to attend him in his sickness) with each a pappoose at
her back."
The new members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1722 were: Richard
Bulkley, James Fosdick, Thomas Foster, Nathaniel Green, Samuel Greenwood, Joshua
Loring, Obadiah Procter, Robert Procter, Simeon Rogers, Joseph Russell, Zechariah
Thayer, Benjamin White, and Joseph White.
Richard Bulkley (1722), mariner, son of Capt. Joseph and Joanna (Nichols)
Bulkley, was born in Charlestown, Oct 9, 1695. He married, Sept. 20, 1728, Mary
Noyes. He was elected constable of Boston in 1726, but declined to serve and paid
the fine, and served as an assessor from 1730 to 1748 inclusive. In 1719, he lived in
Henchman's Lane, now Henchman Street. He was bondsman for Capt Daniel Pecker
(1720), collector in the sum of eight thousand one hundred pounds in 1734, and again
in 1736. By virtue of his office, he made the general walk or visitation of the town, with
the justices and others, for several years.
He was third sergeant of the Artillerj- Company in 1725, and captain in the militia.
He died May 21, 1767, aged seventy- two years, and was buried in Copp's Hill Burial-
Ground.
James Fosdick (1722), of Boston, son of John and Sarah (Bligh) Fosdick, of
Boston, was bom July 28, 1687. His sister, Sarah, married Jeremiah Belknap (171 1).
Lieut James (1722) married (i) Phebe Manley, April 27, 1710, who, dying Sept 12,
1713, was buried in the Granary Burial-Ground ; (2) April 7, 1715, Sarah I^wist, of
Boston. She died Nov. 12, 1721, in Charlestown. Lieut James Fosdick (1722) served
as constable of Boston in 17 19.
The estate of Lieut. Reynolds (1658) on Milk Street (a part of which Josiah
Franklin had liberty to use in 1692) came into the possession of Lieut. Nathaniel
Reynolds, Jr. (1681). His widow sold it to John Fosdick, father of James (1722). Mr.
Shurtleff says the property was divided in February, 1745-6, "between his two children,
James Fosdick ^ [1722], gentleman, and Sarah, the wife of Jeremy Belknap [1711]."
The former received the Milk Street estate, from whom it came into the possession of
the Foster heirs.
He was first sergeant of the Company in 1725, and its lieutenant in 1740. The
will of James Fosdick (1722), made in 1773, speaks of his advanced age. It was proved
in 1776.
Thomas Foster (1722), of Boston, was a son of Thomas (1701). Sept 19, 1738,
Thomas Foster (1722) became a member of the engine company on Summer Street,
near the Trinity Church. He was also a member in April, 1741. He was assay- master
for ten years, from 1748 to 1757 inclusive. May 15, 1759, he was one of a committee
Richard Bulkley (1722). Authority: Bos- Artillery Company, calls Mr. Fosdick (1722) a
ton Records. paver. James Fosdick, the paver, is first mentioned
James Fotdiok (1722). Authorities: Bos- m the Records of Boston, April 7, 1742, when he
ton Records; Shurtleff 's Topog. Dcs. of Boston, and Mr. Thornton proposed to the selectmen in
p, 624. regard to paving Oiinge Street. The paver was
Thomas Foster (1722). Authority: Boston James Fosdick, Jr., son of Lieut James (1722), of
Records. the Artillery Company. The latter seems to have
» Mr. Whitman (18 10), in his history of the been a gentleman of means and leisure.
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chosen by the town " to consider in what manner it will be best to repair, or to raise,
the brick wall in the South Burial place, on the back of the Workhouse, & the expence
of doing the same and report at next town meeting." When he made the visitations of
the town in February, 1747-8, in February, 1748-9 and 1 750-1, also in 175 1-2, his
name has the prefix " Mr.," but the last time he is named in the Boston Records, in
1763, he is called "Deacon Thomas Foster [1722]."
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1725.
Nathaniel Green (1722), of Boston, son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Green, was
born in Boston, Nov. 27, 1698. He married Elizabeth Taylor, June 27, 1729. He
was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1722. His will, made in July, 1736,
was proved Nov. 5, 1737.
Samuel Greenwood (1722), merchant, of Boston, son of Samuel and Elizabeth
Greenwood, was born in Boston, Aug. 15, 1696, and graduated at Harvard College in
1709. He was a captain in the militia. Aug. 8, 17 17, he married Mary, daughter of
Benjamin Fitch. Samuel, Sr., died in 1721. He was prominent in town office, and
Samuel (1722) seems to have taken up his father's town duties, offices, and honors.
Capt. Samuel Greenwood (1722) served as tithing- man in 1720, and was annually
elected an overseer of the poor from 1725 until 1740. Upon the death of his father,
Mr. Samuel Greenwood (1722) — he is called "Captain" after 1727 — received per-
mission, July 30, 1722, to build a tomb on the southeast side of the North burial-place.
In 1735-6, Capt. Samuel (1722) was chairman of a committee which reported to
the town a more effectual method of watching the town. He visited the public schools
with the clergy and others, and also made, from 1734 to 1739, the annual visitation of
the town, with the justices and others. On the day of his death, Feb. 22, 1 741-2, the
selectmen granted permission to Samuel Greenwood, Esq. (1722), Capt. John Goldthwait
(1720), and others, "to erect a Meeting-house at the head of Bennett Street at the
Northerly part of Boston."
The meeting-house above mentioned stood on the south comer of North Bennet and
Hanover streets, and was erected by friends of Rev. Samuel Mather, when he received
his dismission as pastor from the " Old North," where he had preached for nine years.
Mr. Mather preached in this house until his decease, in 1785, when it was sold to the
Universalists, and was occupied by the First Universalist Church of Boston, Rev. Mr.
Murray, pastor. The meeting-house was therefore called the Mather-Murray Meeting-
House.
He died Feb. 22, 1741-2, and his will, in which he is called a "shipwright," was
proved March 23 following.
He was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1724.
Joshua Loring (1722), son of Joseph and Hannah (Leavitt) Loring, was born in
Hingham, Sept. 21, 1688. He resided in Boston, and married Elizabeth Dawes.
Obadiah Procter (1722). He married Margaret Gardner, Aug. 24, 1699. Obadiah
Procter (1722) served as a tithing-man in 1706, and was that year a member of a
military company in Boston; was clerk of the market in 17 16, and constable in
1 7 18. On the 1 8th of July, 1706, he was notified that he must forbear keeping any
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fire in any of the chimneys of the house in which he dwells, until they have been rebuilt
or repaired. He contributed, Jan. 9, 17 13, five pounds towards the enlargement of
King's Chapel. He resided near the comer of Court and Washington streets, in 1718.
Robert Procter (1722).
Simeon Rogers (1722), son of Joseph and Elizabeth Rogers, was born in Boston,
Feb. 18, 1698-9. He is also called Simon on the Company records. Simeon Rogers
does not appear on the town records, but a Simon Rogers was clerk of the market
in 1720, and constable of Boston in 1725. He was, from 1730 to 1734, —probably
longer, — the landlord of the celebrated George Tavern.
Joseph Russell (1722), printer, of Boston, son of Joseph (1699) and Mary Russell,
was bom in Boston, Dec. 12, 1687, and married, July 12, 17 16, Elizabeth Walley. She
was bom May 4, 1693. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1725,
and was a captain in the militia.
Zecharlah Thayer (1722)) leather-dresser, of Boston, was a son of Nathaniel and
Deborah Thayer. He married Mary . Nathaniel (1734) was a son of Zechariah's
brother, Comelius Thayer.
June 30, 1712, Zechariah Thayer (1722) was granted by the selectmen a license as
a retailer in Newbury, now Washington, Street. His place of business in 1 733 was near
the town-house, as he was taxed that year for repairs on the town pump, standing in
Comhill. He served as hog-reeve in 17 10; tithing-man in 17 14 and 1720; constable
in 1715, and as scavenger in 1721 and 1722. He was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1723.
The tomb of Zechariah (1722) and Comelius Thayer was No. 65 on the south line
in the South burial-place.
Benjamin White (1722). He was elected constable of Boston in 17 19, but
refused to serve, and paid the fine. He united with the New South Church, Boston,
at its organization in 17 15.
Joseph White (1722) was a carpenter in Boston. He was viewer of shingles and
measurer of boards and timber in 1723, from 1726 to 1730, and from 1737 to 1748;
constable in 1724, and fence-viewer in 1735 and 1736. He was also a collector of taxes
in 1745 and 1746. In the former year, he is called "Esqr." June 27, 1749, he was
chosen one of a committee to bring forward suits-at-law against persons who had made
encroachments on the town's lands.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1727, and captain in the militia.
In May, 1750, he, as ex-coUector, petitioned the town to abate certain taxes he had paid
for Harvard College and the Artillery Company, as the same had been remitted by the
General Court
" A List of Soldiers under the fine of 1 2** per diem for delinquency.
"James Vamey [171 1], Solomon Blake [i 719], Jeremiah Belknap [17 11], Samuel
Oakes [1712], Samuel Durham [1712], John Greenough [1712], John Darrell [1714],
Zechariah Thayer (1722). Authorities: Joseph White (1722). Authority: Boston
Boston Records; Thayer Genealogy. Records.
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Edward Pell [1714], Ephraim Hunt [1717], Joseph Hubbard [17 17], John Gibbon
[1717], Samuel Barratt [1717], Ebenezer Bridge [1717], John Eyre [1718], Daniel
Pecker [1720], Samuel Rand [1720], William Lee [1720], Erasmus Stevens [1720],
Samuel Bass [1720], Andrew Cunningham [1720], John Goldthwait [1720], James
Pecker [1720], James Fosdick [1722], Zechariah Thayer [1722], Benjamin White
[1722], Thomas Foster [1722], Joshua Ix>ring [1722]."
" A List of Soldiers under the fine of 6/ per diem.
"John Holyoke [1714], Benjamin Hiller [1714], Thomas Chamberlin [1714], John
Eliot [1714], James Gooch, Junr. [1714], James Wright [1715], Ebenezer Thornton
[1716], Samuel Townsend [1716], Thomas Jackson [17 16], William Downe [1716],
William Pell [1716], James Halsey [1716], Benjamin Gray [1717], Grafton Feveryear
[i7»7]> James Hill [1717], Jonathan Sewall [1718], John Gerrish, Junr. [1718], Barratt
Dyer [171 1], Nathaniel Green [1722], Samuel Sewall [1720], Nathaniel Cunningham
[1720], Richard Buckley [1722], Robert Proctor [1722]."
The record of the Artillery Company for 1722 is as follows : —
"April 2. 1722. The Rev'd Mr. William Cooper was chosen to preach the Artillery
Election sermon, and the commission officers were desired to request it of him.
Accepted by him."
Rev. William Cooper,^ of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1722.
He was a son of Thomas and Mehitable (Minot) Cooper, of Boston. His mother, Mr.
Savage informs us, was a niece of Lieut.-Gov. Stoughton, and, after her husband's
decease, she married Peter Sergeant, Esq., and next. May 12, 17 15, married Hon.
Simeon Stoddard (1675). Rev. William Cooper was bom in Boston, March 20, 1694,
and graduated at Harvard College in 17 12. He settled as colleague of Rev. Benjamin
Colman, D. D., at the Brattle Street Church, May 23, 1716, and held his relation with
that church until his decease.
He married ( i ) Judith Sewall and ( 2 ) Mary Foye. He was the father of Rev. Samuel
Cooper (Harv. Coll., 1743), ^ distinguished politician, called "silver-tongued," who
delivered the Artillery sermon in 1 751, and of William, who for forty years was town
clerk of Boston. Rev. Samuel succeeded his father as pastor of the Brattle Street
Church. In 1737, Rev. William Cooper was chosen successor of Mr. Leverett (1704) as
president of Harvard College, but declined this honor and trust Mr. Cooper's labors
were continued as pastor, without interruption, till near the close of his life. He died
Dec. 13, 1743, aged forty-nine years. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Dr.
Colman, and tvas printed.
The officers elected were : Penn Townsend (1674), captain; William
I 72 ^"4» ^^^^'^ (i7o^)> lieutenant; James Tileston (171 1), ensign. Samuel
• *J I Rand (1720) was first sergeant; Zechariah Thayer (1722), second
sergeant; John Buttolph (1720), third sergeant; John Darrell (17 14), fourth sergeant,
and John Cookson (1701), clerk.
The new recruit of the Artillery Company in 1723 was James Carey.
Rev. William Cooper. Authorities: Dr. » "[1722] June 4. On ye 4. Mr. Cooper
Colman's Funeral Sermon; Panoplist, II.; Sprague's preached ye Artillery Sermon, from Fsalm 45.-3. 4*
Annals of American Pulpit, Vol. I.; Allen's Biog. \^^ — Jeremiah BumsUad^s Diary,
Diet.
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James Carey (1723)) cooper, of Boston, son of Jonathan and Hannah (Windsor)
Carey, "of Noddle's Island," was born April 2, 1686. He married, Jan. 15, 1707-8,
Sarah Tomline. Their daughter, Hannah, bom April 25, 1713, married Daniel Tucker
(1733)- Their son, "Capt. Jonathan," joined the Artillery Company in 1740. Capt.
James (1723) was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1727, and was elected
clerk of the market in 1720, constable in 1723, and scavenger of Boston in 1730, 1731,
1732, and 1 741.
He died Nov. 21, 1745, "in 60th yr," says his gravestone in the Granary Burial-
Ground.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1723 is as follows : —
"April 2^ 1723. The Rev'd Mr. Thomas Foxcroft was chosen to. preach the
Artillery Election Sermon, and the present commission officers were desired to request
it of him. Accepted by him."
Rev. Thomas Foxcroft, son of Francis Foxcroft (1679), delivered the Artillery
election sermon in 1723. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of Gov. Danforth. He
was bom Feb. 26, 1697, and graduated at Harvard College in 1714. His father was a
prominent Episcopalian, and designed this son for the service of the English Church.
But after his graduation at Cambridge he was engaged in teaching school at Roxbury,
where, becoming intimate with the Rev. Nehemiah Walter, he was convinced by that
minister of the truth and excellence of the Puritan faith, which he finally accepted, and
became an eminent advocate of that doctrine to the close of his life. Though born in
Boston, he was from early childhood brought up in Cambridge. He settled over the
First Church as colleague with Rev. Mr. Wadsworth in 1717, and the following year he
married Anna Coney, of Boston, by whom he had one son and five daughters. He died
June 16, 1769, in the fifty-second year of his ministry.
The officers elected were: Edward Hutchinson (1702), captain;
I724"^»^™"^^ Greenwood (1722), lieutenant; Nathaniel Goodwin (171 1),
• I *^ ensign. Ebenezer Bridge (17 17) was first sergeant; Erasmus Stevens
(1720), second sergeant; Samuel Bass (1720), third sergeant; Andrew Cunningham
(1720), fourth sergeant, and John Cookson (1701), clerk.
It was a custom in Boston for the justices and selectmen, accompanied by a con-
stable in each ward, to visit annually " the familys in the Several parts of the Town to
Prevent and Suppress Disorders, to Inspect Disorderly Persons new Comers, the Cir-
comstances of the Poor and Education of their Children, &c." On Friday, Feb. 14,
1724, this annual visitation was made by thirty-eight visitors, consisting o£ twenty-one
justices, four overseers of the poor, five selectmen, and eight constables. They were
divided, by agreement, into eight parties, being one for each ward. Of these thirty-
eight persons, twenty-two were members of the ArtiUery Company.
Jamet Carey (1723). Authoiuties : Boston Rev. Thomat Foxcroft. Authorities:
Records; Wyman*s Charlestown Genealogies and Drake's Hist, of Boston; Eighty-fifth Annual Rec-
Estates. ord of A. and H. A. Company, 1723; Sprague's
Annals of American Pulpit.
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June 3, 1724, Mr. William Clarke (1703) was chosen representative, in place of
John Clark, Esq., chosen councillor.
March 9, 1724-5, the town selected a committee to draw up some suitable method
for choosing jurymen. Nathaniel Byfield (1679), Thomas Fitch (1700), Adam Winthrop
(1694), Addington Davenport (1692), and Edward Hutchinson (1702), were chosen
for that purpose.
In 1724, according to Drake's History of Boston, Mr. Joseph Marion, son of Deacon
John Marion (1691), "established an insurance office in Boston, which appears to have
been the first in the town, and probably the first in New England." In 1728, his office
was where the Globe Bank now is, on State Street.
The members recruited by the Artillery Company in 1724 were : Jeremiah Belknap,
Thomas Edwards, Christopher Marshall, Stephen Paine, Samuel Swift, Thomas Tileston,
WiUiam Ward, Thomas Wiswall.
Jeremiah Belknap (1724), leather-dresser, of Boston, was a son of Joseph Belknap
(1692). Jeremiah (1724) first joined the Artillery Company in 1711, but, from some
cause having ceased to be a member of the Company, he rejoined it in 1724. See
page 373-
Thomas Edwards (1724), goldsmith, of Boston, was a son of John^ (i699)> a
goldsmith, of Boston. He was born Jan. 14, 1 701-2, and married, Nov. 20, 1723, Sarah
Burr. His brother, Capt. Joseph, joined the Artillery Company in 1 738. His nephew,
John, Jr., joined the Artillery Company in 1747. Capt. Thomas (1724) was third
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1729, ensign in 1747, lieutenant in 1750, and its
captain in 1753. "He did not command until the thirtieth year of his membership.
Up to this time, that honor was sparingly conferred upon young members." He was
clerk of the market in 1729 and 1747.
Being of the same trade as his father, it is probable they occupied the same shop.
The father's place of business was on " Dock Square, No. 6, between Mr. Dyer's and
Mr. Casno's." Capt. Thomas Edwards (1724) lived, in 1727-8, on Union Street, near
the Green Dragon Tavern.
*'He died at his house in old Cornhill, now Washington Street." In his will, 1755,
he mentions wife, Eleanor; daughters, Sarah Edwards and Elizabeth Cheever; John
(1747), son of brother John; Joseph and John, sons of brother Joseph (1738), and his
brother Samuel.
Christopher Marshall (1724), of Boston, son of Thomas Marshall, of Boston, was
born May 22, 1697. He married, Nov. 29, 17 16, Elizabeth Wheeler. He was a eon-
stable of Boston in 1734, and the fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1727, and '
was captain in the militia. Capt. Marshall (1724) was a captain in the expedition to
Cape Breton.
Letters of administration on his estate were granted in 1745.
Thomas Edwards (1724). AuTHORrriES: ' John Edwards (1699) was not born in 1687,
Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. as staled on page 318, but he came to Boston,
Company, Ed. 1842. a lad of ten or twelve years, with his father, in
Christopher Marshall (1724). Authoritiks: 1687-8.
Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A.
Company, Ed. 1824.
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Stephen Paine (1724) was a carpenter. March 25, 1727, the contest for the
possession of certain lands and tenements near the dock, between Edward Bromfield
(1679) 2^^ others and the town, ended, when the said property was delivered to the town.
One of the tenements was occupied by Stephen Paine (1724), at a rental of sixteen
pounds per annum. Jan 23, 1728, "the selectmen went upon the spot," and notified
Stephen Paine (1724) that he must quit the town's tenement, on the south side of the
dock in Boston, by April 23, 1729. He held a minor town office in 1728.
Samuel Swift (1724), lawyer, of Milton, son of Deacon Thomas and Elizabeth
(Vose) Swift, of Milton, was born in Milton, Dec. 10, 1683. His father, and his grand-
father, also, had been quartermasters of a troop of horse, with the rank of lieutenant.
Deacon Thomas Swift "was appointed by the General Court to have charge of the
Neponset Indians, and was constantly active in the Indian wars."
Col. Samuel Swift (1724) married Ann, daughter of Thomas Holman, of Milton.
He was a man of wealth and influence, filling many offices of trust and importance in
the town. He was judge of the Court of Common Pleas, colonel of the militia, repre-
sentative to the General Court, moderator of town meetings eleven years, — between 1734
and 1747, — and selectman for fifteen years, — between 1735 ^^^ his death in 1747.
His second son, Samuel, joined the Artillery Company in 1746.
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Thomas Tileston (1724), of Dorchester, son of Timothy and Sarah (Bri^gman)
Tileston, of Dorchester, and brother of Ensign James Tileston (17 11), of Boston, was
born in Dorchester, Oct. 19, 1675. He was a very prominent and useful man in his
native town. For about ten years he was representative ; for twenty-four years, select-
man ; also held other important offices in the town, and from the position of a private
soldier was promoted in regular order until he became lieutenant-colonel.
On the 29th of October, 17 16, Capt. Thomas Tileston (1724), with two other
citizens, was appointed " to look for the thousand acres of land granted to Dorchester
school, to see where they could find the same." Sixty years after the original grant, the
school land was found "beyond Lancaster," in what became Lunenburg, Worcester
County.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says, "Col. Thomas (1724) was colonel of the first regiment
in Norfolk, then part of Suffolk County." He was lieutenant in the Artillery Company
in 1725, and was appointed a justice of the peace for Suffolk County, July 3, 1734. He
died Oct 21, 1745, aged seventy years and two days.
William Ward (1724), son of William and Hannah (Johnson) (Eames) Ward, was
bom March 27, 1680. He married Jane , probably Jane Cleveland, of Boston, and
resided in Southboro. He was for many years a member of the militia, and rose
through the several grades to the rank of colonel. He was a noted surveyor, and was
often employed by the proprietors of new townships to survey their house-lots and subse-
quent divisions of the common lands. He thereby became a proprietor of many of the
new towns, and an extensive landholder. He was a magistrate in early life, and was
Stephen Paine (1724). Authority : Boston Thomas Tileston (1724). AuTHORrriEs:
Records. New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1859, p. 122; Hist
Samuel Swift (1724). AuTHORrrv: Teele's of Dorchester, bv Antiq. and Hbt. Soc.
Hist of Milford. William Ward (1724). AuTHORrry: Ward
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much employed in public business. He petitioned the General Court for a grant of
land for losses in the Narraganset war, sustained by the father of his wife (Solomon
Johnson, of Sudbury), and eventually became possessed of one thousand acres of land
in Charlemont, originally granted to the town of Boston. His children inherited it, and
in that town and vicinity his descendants remain, and are numerous. His wife, Jane,
died at Southboro, April 12, 1745. He married, second, Sarah Smith, at Westboro, in
1758, and he died at Southboro, Jan. 8, 1767, in the eighty-seventh year of his age.
Thomas Wiswall (1724) resided in Dorchester. He was one of the committee
authorized to erect the new meeting-house in 1743.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1724 is as follows : —
"April 6'** 1724. The Rev'd Mr. Ebenezer Thayer was chosen to preach the
Artillery Election Sermon, and the present commission officers were desired to request
it of him.
" Accepted by him."
Rev. Ebenezer Thayer, who delivered the anniversary sermon before the Company
in 1724,* was a son of Rev. Nathaniel and Deborah Thayer; was bom in Boston, Feb. i,
1689-90; graduated at Harvard College i» 1708, and was settled the first minister of
the Second Church in Roxbury, Nov. 26, 17 12.
In 1 706, a considerable number of families " at the west end of Roxbury, towards
Dedham," on account of their great distance from the meeting-house, desired to be set
off as a separate precinct, and so petitioned the General Court. This petition failed,
but later, in 1712, the project succeeded, and a separate precinct was formed. The
meeting house had already been built, and a congregation gathered. Nov. 2, 1712,
the Second Church was organized; on the 26th of the same month their pastor was
settled over the new parish. These relations were continued until the decease of
Rev. Mr. Thayer. He married, June 4, 17 19, Lydia Copeland, who died Feb. 8, 1730.
He died March 6, 1733, at the age of forty-four years.
^ The officers elected were: Thomas Fitch (1700), captain; Thomas
I V2 C"0. ^^^^^*°° (1724), lieutenant; William Downe (1716), ensign. James
■ ^ Fosdick (1722) was first sergeant; Thomas Foster (1722), second
sergeant; Richard Bulkley (1722), third sergeant; Joseph Russell (1722), fourth ser-
geant, and John Cookson (1701), clerk.
May 5> 1725, four representatives to the General Court were elected, the whole
number of votes cast being three hundred and thirty-two. Three of the four persons
elected were members of the Artillery Company, viz. : William Clarke (1703), Thomas
Cushing (1691), and Ezekiel Lewis (1707).
Deacon John Marion (1691) for many years had charge of the Common and
collected the pasturage money. May 3, 1725, the selectmen again empowered him to
Rev. Ebenezer Thayer. Authorities: * *• [1724] On ye i. Mr Thear preacht ye artil-
Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Thayer's Icrv election Sermon, from Timothy, • fight ye good
Family Memorial. fight of faith." — Jeretniah BumsUad'*s Diary,
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" Receive the 5/ & Six pence of the ownerer of Each Cow that goes on the Comon and
give forth Tickets accordingly for this year."
The new members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1725 were : John Ashley,
Nicholas Belknap, John Chandler, Edward Durant, Samuel Jones, John Phillips, Ralph
Smith, Thomas Wells.
John Ashley (1725) was a shopkeeper in Boston. He married, June 13, 1734,
Mary Causland. His petition to the selectmen for license to sell " Beer, Ale, Cider &c "
was approved by them July 24, 1734, and March 3, 1735, he was licensed and approved
as an innholder on Dock Square. Aug. 24, 1737, his innholder*s license on Dock Square
was disallowed ; Aug. 17, 1738, his application for a retailer's license on Newbury Street
was rejected. The Sun Tavern had Samuel Mears as its proprietor in 1724. He died
in 1727. No license was granted to any innkeeper on Dock Square until John Ashley
(1725) was licensed, in 1735. This tavern was kept by Capt. James Day (1733) in
1755. Its proprietor in 1735-8 was probably John Ashley (1725).
Administration was granted on his estate in 1739.
Nicholas Belknap (1725), leather-dresser, of Boston, son of Joseph (1692), grand-
son of Joseph (1658), half-brother of Jeremiah (171 1), and a brother of Abraham
(i735)> was bom in Boston, Oct. 15, 1695. He married. May 25, 1727, Huldah Booket.
He was elected clerk of the market in 1724, and constable in 1729, but he was excused
from service in the latter office. At a meeting of the selectmen, held July 13, 1724, it
was granted unto Nicholas Belknap (1725) to improve part of his land in Harris's
pasture near Cambridge Street, for curing leather, according to his petition.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1728.
John Chandler (1725), husbandman, of Woodstock, Conn., son of Deacon John
Chandler, was bom April 16, 1665, in Roxbury. Deacon John, with other citizens of
Roxbury, moved in 1686 to New Roxbury, afterward called Woodstock, Conn., and
there settled. John Chandler (1725) married, Nov. 10, 1692, Mary Raymond, of New
London, Conn. Their eldest child was John, who joined the Artillery Company in 1734.
Mary (Raymond) Chandler died April 8, 1711, and Col. John (1725) married, Nov. 14,
171 1, Esther (Brilman) Alcock, of Charlestown.
In 1688, a lot of land in New Roxbury was assigned to him, and Feb. 24, 1 690-1,
he was chosen clerk of the writs. The town of Woodstock was organized Nov. 27, 1690,
when John Chandler (1725) was chosen town clerk, and was also selected to instruct
the children to read, write, and cipher. March 8, 1692-3, he was re-elected town clerk,
and allowed twelvepence for every town meeting, for writing the votes, and sixpence for
every record of all grants of land. In 1693-4, he was one of the town committee, and
in 1694 selectman, at which time he was given thirty acres of land for his work as town
clerk and recording "Earmarks." He resided several years in New London, and in
1698 he was licensed to keep a house of entertainment in that town. He returned to
(South) Woodstock, and was appointed town surveyor, April 3, 1703. He was repre-
sentative to the General Court at Boston as early as 171 1, and for several years after.
John Ashley (1725). Authority: Boston John Chandler (1725). Authorities: New
Records. Eng. Hist.»and Gen. Reg., 1876; Boston News-
Nicholas Belknap (1725). Authority: Letter^ Aug. 18, 1743; Genealogy of Chandler
Boston Records. Family, by Dr. George Chandler, Worcester, 1883.
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Worcester in 1722 furnished five men for the country's service, in the company of
scouts under Major John Chandler (1725). In July, 1724, orders were issued to
Col. Chandler (1725) to impress twenty men for the frontier service. The presence
of these soldiers may have saved Worcester from desolation.
He moved to Worcester about 1731, when Worcester County was organized. The
first Probate Court in Worcester County was held by Col. Chandler (1725), as judge,
on the 13th of July, 1731, and the first Court of Common Pleas was held on the 13th
of August following, by Hon. John Chandler (1725), who was commissioned as judge
June 30, 1 73 1. His son, John, Jr. (1734), was clerk of both courts, and one of the
justices of the General Sessions. Col. John (1725) resigned as judge of the Common
Pleas Court, Oct. 5, 1739. He also became colonel of an infantry regiment. He was
appointed a justice of the peace June 5, 1707 ; was reappointed Dec. 19, 1728.
"To which stations of civil, judicial, and military honors," says Mr. Lincobi, in his
History of Worcester, " he rose by force of his strong mental powers with but slight
advantages of education. While in Woodstock, he represented the town in the General
Court of Massachusetts Bay, and was a member of his Majesty's council from 1727 to
1733. He was the father not only of Judge Thomas Chandler, of Chester, Vt., but also
of Judge John Chandler [1734], who resided in Worcester and who was the progenitor
of that most respectable and influential family of Chandlers, that flourished there prior
and up to the Revolution."
He died in Woodstock, Conn., Aug. 10, 1743, in his seventy-ninth year, and was
buried, as desired in his will, " in Woodstock, with a flat stone, without any inscription,
covering his remains."
"The death of Judge Chandler [1733]," says the historian of Windham County,
Conn., " severed the strongest tie that bound Woodstock to Massachusetts."
Edward Durant (1725), blacksmith, of Boston, son of Edward Durant, was bom
in Boston, March 2, 1694-5, and married, March 31, 17 15, Judith Waldo. He was
clerk of the market in 1 719, constable in 1723, and scavenger in 1729. July 3, 1728,
the selectmen granted the petition of Edward Durant (1725), asking liberty to build a
dwelling-house in Winter Street. He was one of a committee, appointed May 17, 1732,
and reappointed July 28 following, to receive proposals concerning the demolishing or
repairing the old buildings belonging to the town on Dock Square. The committee met
at Mr. William Coffin's, Bunch of Grapes Tavern, every Thursday, from 6 to 8 p. m., to
receive proposals. In 1732, he removed to Newton, having purchased there a farm of
ninety-one acres.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1726.
The town book of Newton contains the following : " 1734. Captain Edward Durant
[1725] asked leave to build a pew in the meeting house, and was refused. He was a
very wealthy man from Boston and owned three slaves, — paid eighteen hundred pounds
for his farm."
The Massachusetts Centinel rtcoi^s : "Judith Durant, wife of Capt Edward [1725],
late of Newton, died October 27, 1785." He died in 1740.
Samuel Jones (1725), blacksmith, of Boston, son of Samuel Jones, was born Feb. 5,
1688. He married, Nov. 28, 17 10, Katherine Barnard.
Edward Durant (1725). Authorities: Bos- Samuel Jones (1725). Authority: Boston
ton Records; Smith's Hist, of Newton. Records.
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The record of the town of Boston under date of April 27, 1720, is as follows:
"Mr Samuel Jones [1725], Blacksmith, is chosen to Serve as one of ye clerks of the
market for ye year ensuing," etc. He also served as constable in 1724, and scavenger
in 1730. He lived in 1721 on Salem Street, and was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company' in 1728.
He died Aug. 26, 1731, aged forty-two years, and was buried in Copp's Hill
Burial-Ground.
John Phillips (1725), merchant, of Boston, son of Samuel and Sarah Phillips, of
Salem, was born at Salem, June 22, 1701. He became an apprentice to Col. Henchman
(1712), stationer and bookseller, and having married, Nov. 21, 1723, Mary, the eldest
daughter of Nicholas Buttolph (1694), bookbinder and bookseller, he settled in Boston.
Their son was Lieut. William Phillips (1762), who married Margaret, daughter
of Col. Jacob Wendell (1733). Their child, John, grandson of Col. John (1725),
became the first mayor of the city of Boston. Mary (Buttolph) Phillips died Aug. 15,
1742, and Col. Phillips (1725) married Abigail, daughter of Rev. Mr. Webb, of
Fairfield, Conn.
Col. John Phillips (1725), called "stationer" in the town records, was elected clerk
of the market, March 11, 1727, and constable, March 8, 1735, but in both cases, declining
to serve, paid the usual fine. May 25, 1735, he gave twenty-five pounds, "to be paid
in goods," towards the erection of the new workhouse. In the town records, he is
called "Capt." in 1734, "Dea." in 1742, and "Esq." in 1747. He was elected an
overseer of the poor, March 9, 1741-2, and served until March 14, 1763, when he was
excused at his own request. He served as a fireward from 1747 to 1761 inclusive, and,
declining to serve longer, received the thanks of the town, March 8, 1762, for his past
services. He visited the public schools, with the clergy and others, in 1747, 1752, and
1759. ^^ ^^ moderator of seventeen town meetings, between Dec. 7, 1749, and Aug.
25, 1 76 1. In addition, he served on several town committees to whom important
matters were intrusted. His record clearly indicates that he was a useful citizen, and
was highly respected by his townsmen. He was representative to the General Court for
three years, from 1760 to 1762. Col. Phillips (1725) was a member of Brattle Street
Church, and served some years as deacon.
Feb. 26, 1736, the selectmen voted that "Mr. John Phillips have liberty to set up a
post before his house in Cornhill [now Washington Street], in order to hang a sign
thereupon." He had a book-store, etc., prior to this. His sign, a picture of which is
given in Mr. Drake's History of Boston, p. 566, bore the date, " 1727," at which time,
having completed his apprenticeship, he opened a bookstore on the south side of the
town-house, next to the corner of State and Washington streets, where resided, a century
previous, Capt. Rpbert Keayne (1637). Mr. Phillips (1725) kept books, writing-paper,
ink, quills, sealing-wax, inkhorns, spectacles, and all sorts of cutlery ware, etc., wholesale
and retail. In 1734, Nathaniel Belknap and John Phillips (1725), "stationers in Corn-
hill," were executors to the will of Mrs. Abigail Belknap, the mother of Nathaniel, and
widow of Joseph Belknap, Jr. (1692). Nicholas Buttolph (1694), father-in-law of Col.
Phillips (1725), was a brother of Abigail Belknap, deceased in 1734.
Col. Phillips (1725) was identified with the military for many years. Enlisting and
John Phillips (1725). Authorities: Boston Records; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company,
Ed. 1842.
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serving as a private, he passed through the various grades, becoming captain as early as
1734- June 15, 1762, at a meeting of the selectmen of Boston, "Coll Phillips [1725]
and Coll Jackson [1738] of the Regiment of this Town, attended, and desired of the
Selectmen the loan of a set of Carriage Wheels for Four Field Peices belonging to
said Regiment, as also that they may be permitted the use of the Gun House at the
Battery for the Storing the same.*' Col. Phillips (1725) held the position of colonel
of the regiment from April 4, 1758, to the time of his decease, March 30, 1763.
He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1729, ensign in 1740, lieutenant
in 1744, and its captain in 1747 and 1759. ^^ succeeded Col. William Downe
(17 16) as treasurer of the Artillery Company, Oct. 2, 1749, and held that office several
years.
The crowded condition of the burial-ground belonging to King's Chapel, and of the
Granary Burial-Ground, had been the occasion of complaint, and efforts were made in
1740 to remedy the difficulty, but they failed. May 15, 1754, a more determined effort
was made in town meeting for a burial-place at the South End, and a committee, of
which Col. Phillips (1725) was one, was appointed to consider the matter and report.
After the usual debate and delay, the report of the committee was adopted, and, Oct 1 1
of that year, the town voted "to purchase Col. Thomas Fitch's [1700J pasture at the
bottom of the Common," then belonging to Andrew Oliver, Jr. It is the same — about
two acres — as now fenced in, including the Boylston Street mall.
The following is copied from a letter written by Col. Thomas Dawes (1754) to Hon.
John Phillips, as given by Mr. Whitman (i8io) in his history of the Artillery Company,
second edition, p. 271 : —
" ' April 19, 1763. Exchanged this life for a better, our dear and well beloved John
Phillips, Esq, Colonel of the Boston regiment. His commission was from Gov. Pownal,
April 4*** 1758.
" * The following character of him was abridged from the public paper : —
" * Departed this fife, aged 62, John Phillips, Esq, who for many years was Deacon of
the Church in Brattle Street, Overseer of the Poor, &c. A gentleman, who, from prin-
ciples of virtue and true humanity, employed all his time in doing good ; who, with
uncommon pleasure and indefatigable diligence, devoted himself to the service of the
community. His inflexible integrity gained and secured him the confidence of all.
He was never so happy as in promoting some benevolent purpose for the happiness of
others, or in relieving distress. He sustained the important trusts with which he was
invested, with becoming dignity, and discharged the duties resulting from each to uni-
versal acceptance. His charity and domestic virtues rendered him amiable, and all
around him happy. Iq the hour of his departure he was truly happy in the reflection,
that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not by carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God,
he had his conversation in the world.
"*The funeral was attended by a great number of the relatives — by the Governor,
His Majesty's Council, the clergy, the magistrates and the principal merchants, and
others of the town, followed by a number of ladies in chariots : and the commissioned
officers of the regiment, whereof the deceased was Colonel, walked in procession before
the corpse, with a number of non-commissioned officers of the several companies, who
appeared under arms ; and also the new Artillery Company, with a piece of cannon, all
of them marching in funeral order, with the proper appendages of military mourning.
During the procession, minute gims to the number of sixty-two, (the age of the
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deceased) were fired. The corpse being deposited in the family vault, three volleys
were fired by the companies under arms ; and the whole ceremony was performed with the
greatest decency and good order, amidst a large concourse of spectators.' "
Ralph Smith (1725). He was clerk of the market in 1726, a constable in 1729,
and fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1728.
Thomas Wells (1725), of Boston, son of Thomas and Rebecca Wells, was bom in
Boston, Jan. 3, 1701.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1725 is as follows : —
"May 3^ 1725. The Rev'd Mr. Samuel Checkley was chosen to preach the Artillery
Election Sermon, the present Commission officers being desired to request it of him.
" Accepted by him."
Rev. Samuel Checkley, of Boston, delivered the anniversary sermon before the
Artillery Company in 1725.' He was the youngest son of Samuel (1678) and Mary
(Scottow) Checkley, and was born in Boston, Feb. 11, 1696. He graduated at Harvard
College in 1 7 15. He was ordained as the first minister of the New South Church,
April 15, 1 7 19, and Jan. 5, 172 1, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Benjamin Rolfe.
Rev. Samuel Checkley died on the first day of December, 1769, aged seventy-four
years, after a pastorate of over fifty years.
He delivered a sermon on the death of Rev. William Waldron, who delivered the
Artillery sermon in 1727, which was printed.
^ The officers elected were: John Greenough (1712), captain;
1 72U"7. ^^^^''^ Pell (i7i4), lieutenant; Nathaniel Balston (1714), ensign.
' ' Jonathan Sewall (17 ^8) was first sergeant; Jeremiah Belknap (1724),
second sergeant; Edward Durant (1725), third sergeant; Benjamin Pollard (1726),
fourth sergeant, and John Cookson (1701), clerk.
Aug. 4, 1726, there was a meeting of members of the council, justices, and select-
men at the town-house in Boston. There were present six councillors, eight justices,
and five selectmen. All the councillors but one, all the justices but one, and all the
selectmen but one, were members of the Artillery Company.
The new members of the Company recruited in 1726 were: Bartholomew Gedney,
Henry Gibbs, Benjamin Pollard.
Bartholomew Gedney (1726), wharfinger, of Boston, son of William Gedney, was
bom in Salem, March 22, 1698. He married, Sept. 15, 1720, Abigail Mason; and, by
Boston Records, Bartholomew Gedney married, July 25, 1723, Mary Webber. Major
BaKholomew Qedney (1726). Authority: was Treated with a great deal of respect. Mr
Boston Records. Checkley who preach*d, craved a Blessing, Dr
* "[1725] June 7. Mr. Checkly preacht to ye Mather Return*d Thsinks.** — Sewa/i Papers, Vol,
artillery from 2 Samuel 22. 35. * he teacheth my III,, p. 360.
hands to war.' Not an hour in sermon & last sing- The officers named above were the officers
ing." — yeremiah Bumsiead*s Diary, elected in 1 724, except that Capt Greenough was
" [1725] June 7. I dine with Col. Hutchinson, not the ensign. That office was held in 1724-5 by
Capt. Mr Greenwood, Lieut. Capt Greenough, Ens. Ensign Nathaniel Goodwin.
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Bartholomew Gedney, prominent in the witch trials in 1692, was an uncle of Col.
Bartholomew (1726). The latter was elected constable of Boston, March 11, 1727, but
was excused, and at the same meeting was elected clerk of the market, but declined.
He was constable in 1737, and held other town offices in 1740 and 1753.
In 1 731, he was second sergeant of the Artillery Company, clerk's assistant in 1739
and 1740, and clerk of the Company from 1734 to 1737 inclusive.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says, " Administration on his estate was granted in 1754." He
died previous to July 19, 1762, when his estate was advertised in the Boston Gazette.
Henry Gibbs (1726), merchant, of Boston, son of Robert Gibbs (1692), was bom
in Boston, Nov. 7, 1694. His sister, Mary, married Rev. John Cotton, who declined to
preach the Artillery election sermon in 1738. Henry Gibbs (1726) married, June 8,
172 1, Hannah, daughter of Joseph Wadsworth, for many years treasurer of the town of
Boston. Mr. Gibbs (1726) was clerk of the market in 1724; elected constable in 1725,
but paid the fine; served as hog-reeve in 1728, and scavenger from 1730 to 1734, and
in 1736. In 1732, Mr. Gibbs having encroached upon the town's land on Dock Square,
his new frames were demolished, and a lawsuit resulted. Feb. 25, 1735, the selectmen
ordered the frames sold, " for the most they can get, for the use of the town." Not long
after his trouble with the authorities of the town he moved to Providence, R. I.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1730. He died at Boston,
Feb. 17, 1759.
Benjamin Pollard (1726), sheriff, of Boston, son of Jonathan (1700) and Mary
(Winslow) Pollard, of Boston, was bom Jan. 6, 1696. His mother was a daughter of
Col. Edward Winslow (1700). His grandfather, William Pollard, joined the Artillery
Company in 1679. He succeeded his uncle, Edward Winslow (1700), as sheriff of
Suffolk County, on the 20th of October, 1743, ^^'^ ^^^^ ^^^ office until his decease, or
for thirteen years. He died in Boston, Dec. 24, 1756.
Mr. Pollard (1726) was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1726, rose to
the rank of colonel in the local militia, and was the first commander of the Corps of
Cadets.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1726 is as follows : —
"April 4. 1726. The Rev. Mr. John Swift was chosen to preach the ArtiUery
Election Sermon; the present Commission officers & Mr. Samuel Swift [1724] being
desired to request it of him. Accepted by him."
Rev. John Swift^ who delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1726,1 son of
Thomas and Elizabeth (Vose) Swift, of Milton, and brother of CoL Samuel Swift (1724),
was born in Milton, March 14, 1679. He graduated at Harvard College in 1697, and
was the first settled minister in the town of Framingham, being ordained over the
Framingham church Oct. 8, 1701. He married Sarah, daughter of Timothy Tileston,
of Dorchester. His ministry was conducted with faithfulness and prudence, and not a
notice occurs qualifying the respect and estimation in which he was held.
Henry Gibbs (1726). Authority: Boston Rev. John Swift. Authority: Bany's Hist.
Records. of Framingham.
Benjamin Pollard (1726). Authority: *" [1726] June 6, Mr. Swift, of Framingham,
Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. preacht to ye Artillery, from Acts 10 & 7, 'a I^vout
Soldier,' " — Jeremiah BumsUad's Diary,
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The Boston Post oi May 13, 1745, thus notices his decease : " Fraraingham, May 8.
On the 24"* of last month, died here after a long and tedious illness the Rev. Mr. John
Swift, the first pastor of the church in this place, in the 67*** year of his age and the
45tt» of his ministry. . . . His piety was sincere and eminent. His preaching sound and
evangelical. As a pastor diligent, faithful and prudent, and in his conversation, he was
sober, grave and profitable yet affable, courteous and pleasant. ... He was held in
high esteem by the Association to which he belonged and respected by all who had any
acquaintance with his real character and merits."
Q The officers elected were : Habijah Savage (1699), captain; William
IT27"0«^^^^^ (i7i6)> lieutenant; Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), ensign.
• ' • • James Pecker (1720) was first sergeant; James Carey (1723), second
sergeant; Joseph White (1722), third sergeant; Christopher Marshall (1724), fourth
sergeant, and Samuel Holyoke (17 14), clerk.
On the 13th of March, 1726, on the petition of John Yeamans, Esq., etc., "about
a bridge to Nodles Island," the town chose Elisha Cooke, Esq. (1699), Mr. John
Colman, Edward Hutchinson, Esq. (1702), Mr, Thomas Cushing (1691), and Mr.
Ezekiel Lewis (1707), a committee to consider the subject and report. May 8, 1727,
the committee reported favorably, recommending the erecting of a substantial bridge
"from the main at Winnisemet side to Nodles Island." John Yeamans married a grand-
daughter of Col. Shrimpton (1670). To her the estate of the latter was devised. The
Yeamans family lived on the island, but owned a large farm in Rumney Marsh, now
Chelsea. Mr. Yeamans was to build the bridge at his own cost and keep it in repair.
His removal shortly after to Antigua was the probable cause of the failure of the project.*
Committees selected this year to report to the town concerning important matters,
viz.: concerning Capt. Ballentine (1682) and the drawbridge; the town's interest in
the wharves and lands near the South Battery, and a petition in regard to the New
South meeting-house, were largely composed of members of the Artillery Company .^
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1727 were: Job Coit, James
Davenport, Joseph Dowding, Thomas Fleet, Increase Gatchell, John Greenleaf, John
Helyer, John Hobby, Nathaniel Hodgdon, Jabez Hunt, Dudson Kilcup, Bennet Love,
Edward Marion, David Mason, Richard Mortimer,. William Nichols, John Salter, Thomas
Simpkins, John Smith, Henry Wheeler.
Job Coit (1727), cabinet-maker, of Boston, was born in 1692. He married, July
30, 1 7 13, Lydia Amie. He was probably a son of Nathaniel Coit, of Gloucester. He
was clerk of the market in 172 1 and 1722, and constable of Boston in 1726 and 1727.
June 5, 1721, the selectmen granted liberty to Job Coit (1727) to remove a small
wooden building adjoining the back part of his house in Ann Street. He was third
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 173 1. He died Jan. 12, 1 741, aged forty-nine
years, and his wife, Lydia, died July 9, 1751.
Job Coit (1727). AuTHORrrv: Boston Rec- * See Sumner's Hist of East Boston, 240, 489.
ords. • Sec Town Records, 1727.
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James Davenport (1727), baker and innholder, of Boston, son of Ebenezer
Davenport, was bora in Dorchester, March i, 1693. He married, (i) Sept 30, 1715,
Grace Tileston, of Dorchester. She died Oct. 24, 1721, aged twenty-seven years, and
he married, (2) May 3, 1722, Sarah, born July 9, 1699, daughter of Josiah and sister of
Benjamin Franklin. She died May 23, 1731, aged thirty-two years. He married, (3)
Nov. 12, 1731, Mary Walker, of Portsmouth.
James Davenport (1727) was a constable of Boston in 1725, and May 25, 1735,
gave ten pounds toward the erection of the new workhouse. In 1722, Dec. 31, he and
his father-in-law, Josiah Franklin, became sureties in the sum of one hundred pounds
for Brie Blare, tailor, from Martha's Vineyard, who desired to settle in Boston. In 1748,
Michael Lowell advertised that his place of business was "at the corner- shop leading to
Mr. James Davenports [1727] bake-house, near the sign of the Cornfields." Not long
after this, Mr. Davenport (1727) changed or enlarged his business, for he appears as an
innholder.
On the coraer of Fleet and Ship, now North, streets. Major Savage (1637) had a
house and garden. He wharf ed out in front in 1643. This house, or another house on
the same spot, became King's Head Tavern. It was burned down in 1691, but rebuilt.
The. Memorial History of Boston, Vol. II, p. ix, says, "In 1754 Davenport [1727], who
had kept the Globe Tavern, petitioned to keep the Bunch of Grapes, fomierly known as
Castle Tavera, near Scarlets Wharf." Mr. Drake says that James Davenport (1727)
kept the King's Head Tavern in 1755, and his widow in 1758. He certainly kept a
public-house in 1757, for we learn from the selectmen's minutes, under date of Dec. 5,
1757, that Robert Stone, innholder, upon whom five British soldiers had been "quartered
and billeted," complained to the selectmen that he had more than his share ; whereupon
the selectmen "removed, from his house to James Davenports [1727] at North End,"
three men.
The King's Head continued a large and flourishing hostelry until the beginning of
the Revolution, when it was converted into barracks for the marines, and then taken
down for fuel. Joseph Austin bought the site, and established there his large bakery.
James Davenport (1727) was appointed coroner for Suffolk County, Jan. 7, 1 740-1,
and was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1732.
Administration on his estate was granted June 13, 1759.
Joseph Dowding (1727), of Boston, son of Joseph Dowding, was bora Nov. 30,
1700. His grandmother, Mercy, wife of Leonard Dowding, of Boston, was a daughter
of WiUiam Paddy (1652). His name does not again appear on the Records of the Town
of Boston.
Thomas Fleet (1727), printer, of Boston, was "born in England, and was
there bred to the printing business. When young he took an active part in opposition
to the High-church party. On some public procession, probably that of Dr. Sacheverel,
when many of the zealous members of the High-church decorated their doors and
windows with garlands as the heads of the party passed the streets, Mr. Fleet [1727] is
said to have hung out of his window an ensign of contempt, which inflamed the resent-
James Davenport (1727). Authorities: Thomas Fleet (1727). Authorities: New
Boston Records; Davenport Genealogy; New Eng. Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1873, p. 311 ; Boston
Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1879, pp. 25-34; Drake's Old Records.
Landmarks, p. 168; Porter's Rambles in Old Boston,
p. 286.
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ment of his opponents to that degree that he was obliged to secrete himself from their
rage, and to embrace the first opportunity to quit his country." ^
Thomas Fleet (1727), son of Thomas Fleet, of Tillstock, county of Shropshrove,
England, was born in that place, Sept. 8, 1685. He served an apprenticeship at printing
in Bristol, and then worked at his trade as a journeyman in that place. It was while thus
working that the incident related above occurred. His personal safety' required that he
should emigrate, and accordingly he went on board a vessel bound for America, and
arrived in Boston in 17 12. In the town books there seems to be no record of his admis-
sion as an inhabitant of the town. Soon after his arrival, he opened a printing-house in
Pudding Lane, now Devonshire Street. He was industrious and frugal, and acquired
considerable property. His publications, prior to his newspaper enterprise, consisted of
pamphlets, small books, and ballads for children. He owned several negroes, one of whom
set type and worked the press. He was an ingenious man, and cut on wood-blocks the
pictures which decorated the ballads and small books printed by his master.^ Mr. Fleet
(1727) continued printing in Pudding Lane till 1731, when he hired a handsome (brick)
building in Cornhill, now Washington Street, north corner of Water Street, which he
afterward purchased for two thousand two hundred dollars, and occupied it. He erected
a sign of the " Heart and Crown," which he never altered ; but after his death, when crowns
became unpopular, his sons changed the crown for a Bible, and let the heart remain.
Mr. Fleet's (1727) new house was spacious, and contained sufficient room for the
accommodation of his family and the prosecution of his printing business, besides a
convenient shop, and a good chamber for an auction-room.^ In those times, the printers
were the principle auctioneers. March 7, 1731, he advertised in the Boston Weekly
News-Letter as follows : —
" This is to give notice to all gentlemen, merchants, shopkeepers and others, that
Thomas Fleet of Boston, printer, (who formerly kept his printing house in Pudding Lane,
but is now removed into Cornhill, at the sign of the Heart and Crown, near the lower
end of School Street) is willing to undertake the sale of books, household goods, wearing
apparel or any other merchandise, by vendue or auction. The said Fleet having a large
and commodious front chamber fit for this business and a talent well known and approved,
doubts not of giving entire satisfaction to such as may employ him in it," etc. As
appears by his advertisements, he held these auction sales in the evening.
Thomas Feet (1727) married Elizabeth Goose, June 8, 1715. Her family name is
also given as Vergoose and Vertigoose. She was born May 27, 1694, in Boston.
" The Weekly Rehearsal," a new periodical, was started in Boston in September,
1 731. Its founder was Jeremy Gridley, Esq., afterward celebrated as a lawyer. About
April, 1733, it came into the possession of Thomas Fleet (1727), and was published at the
"Heart and Crown," in Cornhill. In August, 1735, ^^ proprietor discontinued it, and
issued in its stead the Boston Evening Posty which was published every Monday evening.
This paper was continued by him until his decease in 1758, after which his sons published
it until 1775, when it was discontinued.
Thomas Fleet (1727) was printer to the House of Representatives in 1729, 1730,
and 1731. He died July — , 1758, aged seventy-three years, possessed of a handsome
property, and leaving a widow, three sons, and two daughters.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1731, and a member of the
Masonic Fraternity.
^ Thomas's Hist of Printing, Vol. I., p. 294. ' Buckminster. ^ See Thomas's Hist, of Printing.
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Increase Gatohell (1727) was a school-master in Boston. He married Elizabeth
Calfe, Oct. 19, 1722. She was a daughter of Robert Calfe, Jr. (17 10), and was bom
May 7, 1704. His name does not appear upon the records of the town of Boston. He
was, however, a member of Christ Church, and Dr. Snow names him as the owner of a
pew in that meeting-house. On a copy of the original plan of Christ Church, given
in Rambles in Old Boston, Mr. "KatchelFs" pew is recorded.
John Greenleaf (1727) was clerk of the market in 1726, and, March 11, 1727,
was elected constable, but was excused.
John Helyer (1727), shopkeeper, of Boston, was bom Sept. 9, 1685, and married,
Jime 10, 1 7 12, Elizabeth Wardwell. This name is variously spelled on the books of the
town, and confusion of persons, as well as names, is not impossible.
John Helyer (1727) was elected to various minor offices of the town between 1724
and 1 73 1. July 15, 1730, he was licensed "to sell Strong Drink," as a retailer, "near
Leveretts Lane"; Aug. 18, 1736, he was licensed on Marlborough, now Washington,
Street, between School and Summer streets, and Aug. 17, 1738, on "Allen Street"
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company m 1731. He died in Boston in 1739,
aged fifty-four years, and was buried in the Granary Burial-Ground.
John Hobby (1727), merchant, of Boston, son of Capt. John and Ann (Wensley)
Hobby, was bora in Boston, July 2, 1693, and was baptized at the Second Church, July 9
next following. " He held the office of fence- viewer in 1722. No record of his marriage
has been found.
He was a descendant of William Paddy (1652), and a nephew of Sir Charles Hobby
(1702). He died May 14, 1741, aged forty-nine years, and was buried in Copp*s Hill
Burial-Ground.
Nathaniel Hodgdon (1727) was a leather-dresser in Boston. He married, Nov. 26,
1730, Ann Atwood. He served as clerk of the market in 1720, and sealer of leather
in 1725; also from 1731 to 1754 inclusive, except in 1733-4 and 1738; and was first
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1728.
Jabez Hunt (1727), of Boston, son of Thomas Hunt, was born in Boston, April 5,
1698. He married, June 3, 1745, Hannah Brown, who died Sept. 21, 1748, aged thirty-
six years. Their only child was baptized at the First Church, Boston, July 3, 1746.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1729 ; clerk's assistant in 1729
and 1731 ; clerk in 1732 and 1733, and lieutenant in 1743; also adjutant of the Boston
regiment. Though so active in the militia, he does not appear prominent in town
affairs. He was hog-reeve in 1724, constable in 1730, clerk of the market in 1738, and
scavenger in 1739.
The Evening Post, of Boston, contained the following obituary : —
"Capt. Jabez Hunt [died] Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1762, in his sixty-fifth year. He
was a gentleman noted for his strict virtues and military accomplishments, whereby he
John Helyer (1727). Authority: Boston Nathaniel Hodgdon (1727). Authority:
Records. Boston Records.
John Hobby (1727). Authority: Boston Jabez Hunt (1727). Authoritiks: Boston
Records. Records; Hunt Genealogy, p. 343.
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was very serviceable to the regiment of militia in which he was an officer upwards of
twenty years. His life was much desired, and his death is much lamented."
His will («./.) was made Aug. 6, 1762, and proved the 27th of December following.
Dudson Kilcup (1727), of Boston, son of Roger Kilcup (1684), was bom Dec. 28,
1702. Roger (1684) died Oct. i, 1702, and Oct. 11, 1704, his widow married Ezekiel
Lewis (1707). Dudson (1727) married, Nov. 10, 1726, Lois Britton. He was elected
hog-reeve in March, 1730, and again in May, 1738, but was "excused" the latter year.
He paid the usual fine rather than serve as constable in 1732. He was fourth sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1730. He died March 2, 1779, ^^^ seventy-six years.
Bennet Love (1727), of Boston, son of John and Susanna Love, was bom in Boston,
June 2, 1703, and married, Dec. 2, 1725, Deborah Lee. His name does not again appear
on the Records of the Town of Boston.
Edward Marion (1727), blacksmith, of Boston, son of Samuel Marion (1691), was
bora in Boston, Dec. 2, 1692. He married Mary Rendl, Nov. 17, 1715. He was a
constable of Boston in 1727, scavenger in 1731, and March 25, 1735, ^^ subscribed ten
pounds towards the erection of the new workhouse, " to be paid in smiths work." He
never held any office in the Artillery Company. He died March 20, 177 1, and was
buried in the King's Chapel Burial-Ground.
David Mason (1727), upholsterer, of Boston, son of Arthur and Mary Mason, was
bora July 2, 1703, and married, March 24, 1725, Susanna Stevens. He was elected
clerk of the market in 1728, and constable in 1732, both times refusing to serve and
therefore fined. He served as hog-reeve in 1731, but declined the office in 1739, ^^^
was scavenger in 1734. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1732,
and was a captain in the militia. He died July 19, 1746, aged forty-three years. His
gravestone is in the Granary Burial-Ground.
Richard Mortimer (1727), of Boston, son of Richard and Mary Mortimer, was born
in Boston, March 18, 1702. He married Lydia Wharton, Oct 22, 1723.
William Nichols (1727), joiner, of Boston, son of John Nichols, was born in Boston,
May 9, 1692, and married, Nov. 11, 17 14, Berthia Webb. He was first sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1729, and ensign in 1739 ; also a lieutenant in the militia. William
Nichols (1727) held town office but two years, when his name disappears from the
records, his last service being in 1727.
John Salter (1727), brazier in Boston, probably a son of Joseph, was born in Boston,
April 6, 1696. The office of constable he declined in 1728. He held minor offices in
the town of Boston in 1740, 1741, and 1742. He was second sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1730, ensign in 1743, and lieutenant in 1751 ; and also was a lieutenant in
the militia.
Dudson Kiloup (1727). Authorities: Bos- William NiohoU (1727). Auihokity: Bos-
ton Records; ConHnental yournait March, 1779. ton Records.
Edward Marion (1727). Authority; Boston John Salter (1727). Authority: Boston
Records. Records.
David Maton .(^727). Authority: Boston
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Thomas Simpkins (1727), brazier, of Boston, a great-grandson of Capt. Nicholas
Simpkins (1650), "the first captain at the Castle," from 1634 to 1638, and son of
Thomas Simpkins, was bom in Boston, Jan. 27, 1702. He was clerk of the market in
1729, constable in 1735, and scavenger in 1743; also third sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1730, and clerk in 1738.
John Smith (1727), brewer, of Boston, son of Thomas (1702), was bom in Boston,
Feb. 2, 1703. John Smith (1727) held various offices in the town between 1731 and
1746. May 15, 1750, he was chosen one of a committee to draft a memorial to the
General Court, praying for the repeal of the law taxing tea, coffee, coaches, chaises, etc.,
and report to the town. The memorial is given in full in the town records. He was
also appointed one of a committee to prevent said law being confirmed "at home," and
also on another committee to draw up instmctions for the govemment of Mr. Christopher
Kilby, who was elected agent of the colony in London.
Henry Wheeler (1727), of Boston, was a founder of the New Brick Church of
Boston in 1722. He was chosen clerk of the market in 1727.
"A List of soldiers under the fine of 12 //per day for non-appearance.
"Joseph Russell [1722], Simon Rogers [1722], Joseph White [1722], Stephen
Paine [1724], James Carey [1723], William Ward [1724], Thomas Tileston [1724],
Thomas Wiswall [1724], Samuel Swift [1724], Christopher Marshall [1724], John
Chandler [1725], John Ashley [1725], Thomas Wells [1725], Nicholas Belknap [1725],
Nathaniel Hodgdon [1727], Job Coit [1727], William Nichols [1727], John Smith
[1727], John Hobby [1727], Henry Wheeler [1727]."
The record of the Artillery Company for 1727 is as follows : —
"April 3. 1727. The Rev*d Mr. William Waldron was chosen to preach the Artillery
Election Sermon. The Field officers of the regiment and the present commission
officers of this Company were desired to request it of him. Accepted by him.
" Voted that the training in May next be half a day beginning at two of the clock
aftemoon.
"Boston, June 5, 1727. Voted, that the training in September next be half a day
beginning at two of the clock, p : m.
"Boston, September 4. 1727. At an Artillery Training, being under arms at the
place of parade, were detained by his Honour, the Lieut. Govemour and Commander-
in-chief in Council, while the Proclamation, declaring His Majesty's pleasure for con-
tinuing the officers in the Plantations, till His Majesty's pleasure shall be further
signified, was read ; which affair was concluded with three huzzas and three volleys ;
after which His Honour sent down five pounds to drink the King's health. The Com-
pany agreed before they were dismissed to adjourn themselves to Wednesday evening
next, the sixth current, and then met, to the number of fifty members, and entered on
the consideration of affairs relating to the Company ; and then Voted, that there be a
committee chosen of seven members of said Company, three at least of which to go to
Thomas Simpkins (1727). Authority: Jolin Smitli (1727). Authority: Boston
Boston Records. Records.
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Dunstable and inspect the Company's farm and make report on the training in October
next, what they shall think proper to be done thereon The charge of the Committee to
be borne by the Company. The gentlemen chosen were, viz : Col. Thomas Fitch
[1700], Lt. Col. Edward Hutchinson [1702], Maj. Habijah Savage [1699], Capt Edward
Winslow [1700], Mr. William Downe [1716], Mr. Edward Pell [1714] and Mr. Nathaniel
Cunningham [1720].
"Pursuant to the above vote, three of said committee, accompanied (at their
desire) with the Clerk, did, on the twentieth of September, 1727, go up to Dunstable, to
inspect and consider of the state of the Company's said farm, lying within that township,
and made the following report to the said Company on their Training the first Monday
in October instant : To which they severally subscribe their names.
" Report. We, the Subscribers, Journeying to the Town of Dunstable, on Wednes-
day the 20*** inst. To inspect and .consider the state of the farm in said Town belonging
to the Honorable Artillery Company of the Province of the Massachusetts, Did on the
21"* take with us, Messrs Jonathan Danforth of Billerica, Capt Henry Farwell and Mr.
William Lund, both of Dunstable, to assist in Surveying the farm, and gaining a true
knowledge of the waste made thereon. We forded Nashaway river and landed on the
farm about half a mile from the mouth of said river, and spreading ourselves, we found
forty-eight pine loggs lying on the banks of Nashaway river, which by computation
would make ten thousand feet of boards ; we proceeded by Grassy pond to Spectacle
meadow, and on the spot, described on the platt, we found a pine tree marked B. —
dead. The surveyor marked a young tree with the same letter; from thence toward
round the first patch of meadow and came to a neck, which makes the Spectacle, and
found a dead tree with an antiquated mark, but concluded it to be our Station at G ;
from thence went Round the second patch and came to a neck and passed over and
found a tree marked on the side next to the meadow with the letter D. and the opposite
side with H, which the Surveyor advised us was Col. Hutchinson's bounds, and shew a
platt of the same ; from thence we returned to our first station at B. and directed our
course E. B. N. [east by north] and passing by marked trees on the bounds of Col.
Tyngs land, we came to a large pine tree marked B on the East and West sides, within
about one hundred and fifty rods of the river Merrimack ; from thence we continued our
course down to the river, on the bounds of Brenton's farm, but found no red oak tree
standing, with a mark, but a large tree fallen and decayed, which suppose was our bounds
at A, but directly opposite on the East side of Merrimack there is a railed fence,
which continues the same course, E. B. N. and is the bounds of Bren ton's which is
continued on both sides of the river ; from thence we travelled on the banks of Merri-
mack until we came to a point where Merrimack and Nashaway rivers meet about one
mile and a half ; from thence we travelled on the side of Nashaway river until we came
to our first pass.
"We find the land generally pretty level, few intervals, — abounding with pine trees,
the chief whereof are killed with bleeding ; a considerable number of which have been
bled within two or three years. The land esteemed good of the sort ; about one hundred
and fifty acres allowed to be as good as most land in Dunstable. We found on the two
patches of meadow about ten load of hay in stack, mowed by one Mr. I^vewell, who
has mowed it for several years past. We found a patch of meadows, not described in
our platt, with about two load of hay thereon in cock. On our return we fixed adver-
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tisementSy inviting any persons, who are minded to lease said farm, to apply to the
Company on their training the first Monday in October next, in Dtmstable, Chelmsford
and Wobum.
"SAliUEL HOLYOKE, CJMk.
"WlLUAM DOWNE,
** Nathaniel Cunningham,
"Edward Pell,
" ComtmitUe.
"Upon receiving the above report. Voted, that the said Messrs William Downe
[1716], Nathaniel Cunningham [1720], Edward Pell [1714] and Samuel Holyoke
[1714], have the thanks of the Company for their Service in this affair.
" Voted, that the aforesaid Gentlemen's accompt of charge in going to Dunstable
to inspect the Company's farm, &c, amounting to eight pounds, sixteen shillings and ten
pence be allowed ; and ordered that the Clerk discharge the said amount accordingly.
"Voted, that the aforesaid Committee, viz: — Col. Thomas Fitch [1700], Lt CoL
Edward Hutchinson [1702], Maj. Habijah Savage [1699], Capt Edward Winslow
[1700], Mr. William Downe £1716], Mr. Nathaniel Cunningham [1720], and Mr.
Edward Pell [17 14], be continued and Impowered to lease out the said farm, or reduce
it to such an Improvement as they shall think most advantageous for the interest of the
Company; and if the said Committee thinks that the Company's money that lyes in
CoL Fitch's hands may be ^dyantageoasly-mipnjf|d on said farm, then they shall have
liberty to draw it out of his hands for lha{*^tid/*.\ j;
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Rev. William Waldrorj, of Boston, deliveredjthe Artillery election sermon of 1727.
He was a son of Col. Ricljard Waldron,6f Portsmouth, N. H., and grandson of Major
Richard Waldron, of Dover, N. ^H. He-^was, Bom Aug. 4, 1697, and graduated at
Harvard College in 1717. The New Brick, so called, was formed in 17 19 by persons
who left the New North Church on account of the installation of Rev. Peter Thacher. In
November of that year, a movement was made to build a meeting-house. Edward Pell
(1714), who was one of the committee that visited Dunstable in 1727, drew the plan of
the new meeting-house, and it was finished for dedication in May, 1721. The year
following, the church was regularly organized, and on the same day (May 23, 1722)
Rev. Mr. Waldron was ordained as pastor. He continued in this relation until his
decease, which occurred Sept. 20, 1727.
He was related to the Gerrishes, who were prominent in the Artillery Company
about this time. Capt. John Gerrish (1700) married Col. Richard Waldron's sister,
Elizabeth. His sons, Benjamin Gerrish (1714) and John (17 18), were cousins of Rev.
William Waldron, as was also Samuel Gerrish (1709), whose mother was Ann Waldron,
wife of Rev. Joseph Gerrish, of Wenham.
Mr. Waldron died Sept. 11, 1727, in the thirty-first year of his age and the sixth of
his ministry. " He died," says Rev. Cotton Mather, " nobly. So to die is indeed no
dying. 'T is but flying away with the wings of the morning into the paradise of God."
Mr. Waldron married Elizabeth Allen, of Martha's Vineyard, and had two daughters,
one of whom became the wife of Col. Josiah Quincy, of Braintree.
Rev. William Waldron. Authorities: Rob- nals of American Pulpit; Ware's and Robbins's
bins's HUt of New North Church; Sprague*s An- Hist Discourses.
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Q The officers elected were: Samuel Thaxter (1728), captain;
I 720"Q« N^^^^l Balston (17 14), lieutenant; Benjamin Bridge (1711), ensign.
' ^ Nathaniel Hodgdon (1727) was first sergeant; Samuel Jones (1725),
second sergeant; Nicholas Belknap (1725), third sergeant; Ralph Smith (1725), fourth
sergeant, and Samuel Holyoke (17 14), clerk.
April I, 1728, the town voted "That a Grainery be Built in the Comon near the
Alms House, And That the Sum of not Exceeding Eleven Hundred Pounds " be appro-
priated for that purpose. Jonathan Williams (171 1) was then chosen chairman of the
committee "to manage the Building the Grainery." This building was erected near
where the Park Street Church now stands, and its name has been perpetuated by the
adjoining burial-ground. The granary building was erected of wood, and was "calculated
to contain 12,000 bushels of grain." It was removed in 1809 to Commercial Point.
At the same town meeting, Edward Hutchinson, Esq. (1702), and Samuel White
were elected "to take care of the Great Artillery and all the stores at the South Battery."
On the tenth day of March, 1728-9, a letter was read to the town assembled, from
Hon. Thomas Fitch (1700), signifying "That He did Present to the Town Two Hun-
dred and fifteen Firelocks with Bayonets fitted to them, to be for the use of the town
of Boston forever." ^
The town with great unanimity expressed its thanks for " So Valuable and Generous
a Present," and Elisha Cooke (1699), Adam Winthrop (1692), and John Baker (1703)
were chosen to "Waite upon the Honourable CoL Thomas Fitch [1700] with their
Thanks and a Copy of the vote."
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1728 were: Samuel Miller
and Samuel Thaxter.
Samuel Miller (1728), of Boston, son of Alexander Miller, was bom in Boston,
Nov. 25, 1696, and married, Oct. 8, 1723, Rebecca Minot. His name appears but once
on the town records. Feb. 2, 1729, he was elected constable, but was afterward excused
from serving. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1732.
Samuel Thaxter (1728), of Hingham, yeoman, son of John, was born Aug. 6, 1665.
He was admitted a freeman in 1688, and Dec. 29, 1691, married Hannah Gridley,
granddaughter of Richard (1658). Mr. Thaxter (1728) was a selectman of Hingham
four years ; colonel in the militia service ; representative to the General Court eleven
years; councillor from 17 19 to 1737 inclusive ; was appointed, Oct. 24, 1712, a special
justice of the Court of Common Pleas for Nantucket; Dec. 12, 1729, the same for
Plymouth County; and, June 27, 1735, a special justice of the Superior Court, "to try
causes in which the inhabitants of Boston are concerned." He commanded the Artillery
Samuel Thaxter (1728). Authority: Lin- in 1646-7. It was introduced generally into the
coin's Hist, of Hingham. French army in 167 1. As early as James I. (1600),
' This seems to modify a statement made by the swan's feather — a long, thin, rapier blade, which
Mr. Whitman (18 10), in his History of the Ancient the musketeer, after discharging his piece, fixed
and Honorable Artillery Company, pp 272, 273, into the muzzle — was in use in England. The
viz.: Col. Benjamin Pollard (1726) "introduced plug- bayonet, so called, was used in England until
the use of the bayonet (derived from Bayonne, in 1690, when the socket-bayonet was introduced.
France, where they were first manufactured or in- It is to be presumed that the " firelocks with
vented). The Cadets, under him as commander, bayonets fitted to them," which Col. Fitch (1700)
were the first corps in America which appeared in gave to the town of Boston, were publicly used by
public with a bayonet." some military bodies.
The earliest notice of the bayonet in France is
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Company in 1728, the year he joined the Company, and was a prominent and service-
able man, filling every position and discharging every duty with fidelity and energy.
He distinguished himself in every trust. He died Nov. 13, 1740.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1728 is as follows : —
"1728. April I. The Artillery Company being under arms, the Rev'd Ebenezer
Gay of Hingham was chosen to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon, and the
present commission officers of said Company, with the field officers of the Regiment,
were appointed a Committee to request it of him. Accepted by him.
" Mr. Edward Marion, at his request, was dismissed.
" May 6. Trained but half a day, beginning at two p. m.
"June 3. Being under arms. Voted, that the present Commission officers of this
Company, with those to be now elected, be a Committee to give the thanks of the
Company to the Rev*d Mr. Ebenezer Gay for the Sermon preached to them this day,
and to desire a copy thereof for the press.
" Voted, that the Training in September next be half a day, beginning at 2
o'clock, p. m.
" September 2. Being under arms. Voted, that the Company be Supplied with a
new flight of Colours, and that Samuel Holyoke [17 14], the present Clerk, provide them
accordingly, and at the charge of the Company."
Rev. Ebenezer Gay, who delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1728, the
youngest son of Nathaniel and Lydia (Lusher) Gay, of Dedham, was bom in that town,
Aug. 26, 1696, and graduated at Harvard College in 17 14. He was ordained to the
Christian ministry June 11 171 8, and died March 18, 1787, "the honored patriarch of
our New England pulpit n that age." He lived in the Christian ministry sixty-eight
years, nine months, and few days, and died in his ninety-first year. The degree of
doctor of divinity was conferred upon him by Harvard College, in 1785.
" To give a good man his deserved character is not only justice to the living but
charity to the dead; for while they mark the perfect man, and behold the upright,
impressed with the amiableness of his virtues they may be induced to imitate them and
their end be peace." *
" For learning, liberality, candour and strength of mind, he was distinguished and
celebrated by the judicious and candid."
The officers elected were: Edward Winslow (1700), captain;
I72Q"^0« I^^miel Pecker (1720), lieutenant; Samuel Holyoke (1714), ensign.
I y U William Nichols (1727) was first sergeant; John Phillips (1725),
second sergeant; Thomas Edwards (1724), third sergeant; Jabez Hunt (1727), fourth
sergeant; Samuel Holyoke (17 14), clerk, and Jabez Hunt (1727), clerk's assistant.
Sept. 19, 1726, the principal owners of the mills near Mill Bridge were Nathaniel
Byfield (1679), Simeon Stoddard (1675), Elisha Cooke (1699), and Edward Hutchinson
(1702), who appeared before the selectmen in regard to repairing Mill Bridge.* It was
Rev. Ebenezer Gay. Authorities : Hists. * Not entered on town books nntil March a6,
of Hingham; Obituary in Massachusetts Gazette. 1729.
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agreed that repairs should be made, and that Elisha Cooke (1699) and Edward Hutch-
inson (1702), of the mill owners, and Thomas Gushing (169 1) and Capt. Nathaniel
Green (1722), of the selectmen, should have the care of the repairs.
In the Records of Boston Selectmen, 17 16-1736, and on page 184, as printed by
the record commissioners, there is given a list of the tombs in the South burying-place,
on the south line, with their numbers. Of the sixty-seven tombs, twenty-four bear the
names of members of the Artillery Company, and several others bear their family
names.
No,
Penn Townsetfd, Esq. (1674).
Mr. John Borland (1692).
Mr. Barrat Dyer (1711).
Mr. Nathaniel Cunningham (1720).
Mr. Thomas Downe (1733).
Mr. John Hunt (1709).
Nathaniel Byfield, Esq. (1679).
Mr. John Wendell (1733).
Mr. Thomas Jackson (1692).
Mr. Nicholas Buttolph (1694).
Zechariah Thayer (1722).
Jonathan Williams, Jr. (1729).
March 11, 1729, the town voted, " That the Selectmen be desired to wait upon the
Honourable Thomas Fitch Esq [1700], with the Thanks of the town for his So free Lone
of So much Money to the Town for the Purchasing of wheat for the Towns Use."
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1729 were: Samuel Adams,
William Brattle, Edward Emerson, Knight Leverett, Hugh McDaniel, Sampson Salter,
Jonathan Williams, Jr.
^ro.
No,
2.
Oliver Noyes (1699).
36.
3-
Capt. James Gooch (17 14).
37.
4.
Mr. Thomas Cushing (169 1).
39-
9-
Mr. Ezekiel Lewis (1707).
40.
10.
Mr. Robert Gutteridge (1694).
44.
12.
Jeremiah Allen, Esq. (1694).
49.
14.
Capt. Adino Bulfinch (1702).
50.
20.
Mr. John Coney (1662).
55.
21.
Mr. Samuel Barrat (1717).
57.
25.
Mr. Samuel Rand (1720).
60.
28.
Mr. Silence Allen ( 1 700) .
65.
33-
Mr. Jeremiah Belknap (171 1).
69.
Samuel Adams (1729), a brewer, of Boston, son of Capt. John (1691), was bap-
tized May 12, 1689. He married, April 21, 1713, Mary, only daughter of Richard Fifield,
of Boston, and he died March 8, 1748.^ They were the parents of Samuel Adams, signer
of the Declaration of Independence and Governor of Massachusetts. The latter
married, in 1749, Elizabeth Checkley, daughter of Rev. Samuel and Elizabeth (Rolfe)
Checkley.
Samuel Adams (1729) was clerk of the market in 1727, and subsequently held
various town offices, and was active in public matters. He was for many years a justice
of the peace, selectman, and representative. Gov. Shirley negatived him as a member
of the council in 1 747, because " he had been too outspoken in his opposition to the
encroachments of the Crown upon the rights of the people." His son said of him,
" He was a wise man and a good man."
Samuel Adams (1729). AirrHORiTiEs : Hist
of Adams Family; New £ng. Hist, and Gen. Reg.,
1848.
^ '' Last week died and was decently interred
the remains of Samuel Adams Esq: a gentleman
who sustained many public offices among us and for
some time past represented this town in the General
Assembly. He was one who well understood and
rightly pursued the civil and religious interests of
this people; a true New England Man; an honest
Patriot. Help, Lord, for such wbe and godly men
cease, and such faithful members fail from among
the sons of New England." — Independent Adver-
tiser,
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Mr. Adams (1729) joined the Old South Church in 1706, and united in the fonna-
tion, in 17 15, of what became known as the New South Church, in Summer Street.
He was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1737.
William Brattle (1729), of Cambridge, son of William and Elizabeth (Hayman)
Brattle, and grandson of Capt. Thomas (1675) and Elizabeth (Tyng) Brattle, of Boston,
and nephew of Edward (1694), was born April 18, 1706. He married, Nov. 23, 1727,
Katherine, daughter of Gov. Gurdon Saltonstall, and had nine children, of whom only
two survived to maturity. His grandmother was a daughter of Capt, William Tyng
(1638). His wife, Katherine, died April 28, 1752, aged forty-seven years, and he
married, Nov. 2, 1755, Martha Allen, a widow, daughter of Col. Thomas Fitch (1700).
Rev. Lucius R. Paige, in his History of Cambridge, gives the following sketch
of him : —
"Gen. William Brattle [1729] graduated at Harvard College in 1722, resided in the
house which still bears his name on Brattle Street, and was successively physician,
preacher, and lawyer, and was attorney-general, 1736 and 1747. An inordinate love of
popularity seems to have been one of his most striking characteristics ; and his taste
was abundantly gratified. He was appointed justice of the peace in 1729, at the early
age of twenty-three years; was selectman twenty-one years, between 1729 and 1772;
representative ten years, first elected in 1729; member of the council from 1755 *^
1773, except the single year 1769, when he was negatived by the Governor. As early as
1729, he was major; captain of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery in 1733 > adjutant-
general as early as 1758, and brigadier-general in 1762. Up to 1769, Gen. Brattle
[1729] seems to have advocated the popular rights, and was probably negatived by the
royal Governor as a punishment. But soon afterwards he received new light concerning
the matter in dispute between the provinces and Great Britain, and was allowed to
resume his seat in the council. As a further reward for his political conversion, he was
appointed, in 177 1, major-general of the militia throughout the province; and from
this time the Government had not a more devoted servant. On the other hand, his
subserviency to British power did not secure all that he desired. He was doubtless
gratified with the commission of major-general ; but, after nearly twenty years' service,
as a member of the council, he must have been mortified and chagrined, when he
learned that he was not named as a mandamus councillor, but was superseded by Judge
Lee, and still worse, by Col. Oliver, his subordinate officer, both as councillor and
lieutenant-governor. His fate furnishes a sad example of the folly of attempting to
serve two masters. He took shelter in Boston when the people became roused to action ;
he had gone too far ever to reinstate himself in their good opinion, and his only alter-
native was to put his trust under the shadow of British power. In December, 1774,
ostensibly for the consideration of fifteen hundred pounds sterling, he conveyed to his
son, Thomas Brattle, all his real estate in Cambridge. When the British troops evacuated
Boston, he went to Halifax, N. S., and there died Oct. 25, 1776."
In June, 1774, when major-general of the province, he presided on the Common at
the election held by the Artillery Company. He received the resignations of the old
and commissioned the new officers, notwithstanding the presence of the lieutenant-
governor, the Governor being absent at Salem; it having been decided that the
William Brattle (1729). Authorities: De- Cambridge; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Com-
scendants of Capt. Thomas Brattle; Paige's Hist, of pany, Ed. 1S42.
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lieutenant-governor held no authority over the militia while the Governor was alive and
in the province.
He was captain of the Artillery* Company in 1 733.
Edward Emereon (1729), of Boston. Mr. Whitman (1810) says Mr. Emerson
(1729) was "bom May 8, 1702." He held minor offices in the town of Boston in 1729,
1732, and 1738, and was elected constable in 1737 but did not serve.
Knight Leverett (1729), of Boston, goldsmith, son of Thomas (1703) and Rebecca
(Winsor) Leverett, grandson of Hudson (1658) and Sarah (Payton) Leverett, and
great-grandson of Gov. John Leverett (1639), was bom Jan. i, 1702, and* married, Feb.
I, 1725-6, Abigail Buttolph. He died July 11, 1753, and his widow died Jan. 26, 1774.
In July, 1725, the grandchildren of Hudson Leverett (1658) divided amongst them-
selves a part of the Gov. Leverett (1639) estate, near Barton's Point. Through this
estate a thoroughfare forty feet wide was laid out, which was given to the town, and in
remembrance of the Governor was named Leverett Street.
Knight Leverett (1729) was elected constable in 1728, and, declining to serve, paid
the fine. He served as scavenger in 1742, 1745, and 1748, and was third sergeant of
the Artillery Company in 1736.
Hugh MoDaniel (1729), rope-maker, of Boston, married, April 11, 1728, Sarah .
He was elected a constable of Boston in 1731 and in 1752. In subsequent years he
visited the public schools with the clergy, justices, and others. He was identified with
the militia, and became captain of a company. In 1758, he resided in a house situated
on the Neck, which he leased of the town, March 25, 1752. Dec. 8, 1769, about three
months before his death, he petitioned the town, "setting forth that he is now a prisoner
in his Majestys goal for non-payment of his taxes for 1766 and 1767, amounting in the
whole to ;£22. 12. 3. as well as other suits, and prayed for relief. . . . Considerable
debate was had," and the petitioner had leave to withdraw.
He was highly respected, being an active, benevolent, and intelligent man. His
hands were ever open to the needy. He was deeply concemed in the affairs of the town,
and was among the foremost in advancing its interests. His dwelling and contents were
unfortunately consumed by fire ; he trusted considerable amounts in his business, which
were never paid, and thereby his final years were burdened.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1732, ensign in 1741, lieutenant
in 1747, and captain in 1750. For many years he was an infiuential and active member
of Christ Church, and served as one of its wardens in the years 1739 ^ind 1740. He
died on Thursday, March 29, 1770, aged sixty-four years, and was buried on the evening
of April 2, 1770, in King's Chapel Burial-Ground. His widow died Jan. 27, 1795, aged
eighty-nine years.
He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity.
Sampson Salter (1729), brewer, of Boston, son of Jabez (1674) and Elizabeth
Salter, was born in Boston, March 21, 1692. He married, June 23, 1715, Mary
Robinson, of Boston. He was a constable in Boston in 1732, and collector of taxes
Knight Leverett (1729). Authoritiks : Bos- Sampson Salter (1729). Authority: Bos-
ton Records; Leverett Genealogy; New Eng. Hist. ton Records,
and Gen. Reg., 1850, p. 136.
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from December, 1764, to June 24, 1771, when he declined to serve longer. In the list
of persons burnt out by the great fire of 1 760 in Boston, the News-Letter gives, " In
Quaker Lane [Congress Street], Sampson Salter [1729], brewer." He was first sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1736.
Deacon Sampson Salter (1729) died in April, 1778, aged eighty-six years.*
Jonathan Williams, Jr. (1729), of Boston, merchant, son of Jonathan (171 1) and
Mary (Hunlock) Williams, and brother of Sendall (1738), was bom in Boston, Jan. 8,
1699, and was baptized at the First Church, Jan. 14 of the same year. He was second
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1736, ensign in 1742, lieutenant in 1748, and
captain in 1751.
For forty years Jonathan Williams, Jr. (1729), was prominendy identified with the
public affairs of the town. July 5, 1728, he petitioned the selectmen for a retailer's
license, which was approved by them, and he kept a wine store on Comhill, now Wash-
ington Street. The license was again issued in 1739. 0° ^^ 3^ o^ March, 1735, a
tomb was granted him in the South burying-place, which was subsequently num-
bered "69."
His father, Jonathan (171 1), for several years had charge of the purchasing and
sale of grain, etc., at the granary. He was so engaged at his decease, and Jonathan, Jr.
(1729), continued in charge until the selectmen had examined his father's accounts, and
determined the balance due the town. His father died in March, 1737, but Jonathan,
Jr. (1729), managed the granary until July 22 following, when the amount due the town
was ;£i,207 6x. 2^., which Jonathan, Jr. (1729), paid.
March 1 1, 1739, a motion was made in town meeting that a committee be appointed
to consider and report what rights the town had in Fort Hill and the adjacent shore.
Jonathan Williams (1729) was one of this committee, which was continued by reappoint-
ment until 1757. The town's land had been trespassed upon by the Province, and by
sundry persons, notably by Col. Jacob Wendell (1733). The committee reported several
times, and they were authorized to prosecute the trespassers in the courts.
This matter, which caused at times such prolonged town meetings and heated dis-
cussion, seems to have worn out all the disputants.
June 6, 1739, Mr. Williams (1729) resided in Cold Lane, now Portland Street.
He was clerk of the market in 1729 ; constable in 1731 ; fireward in 1764-8 ; visitor of
the schools in 1766; overseer of the poor in 1767. March 14, 1768, the town voted its
thanks to him for his good services as overseer of the poor, and also by another motion
thanked him for his " services as fireward for some years past" He was repeatedly on
the committees to consider the fortifications and batteries.
In 1767, the town was distressed, being drained of its money, and threatened by
poverty and ruin. These conditions were supposed to result from the " excessive use of
Foreign Superfluities." Mr. Williams (1729) was one of a committee to lessen the use
of "Loaf Sugar, Men & Women Hats, Gloves, Snuff, Mustard, Clocks and Watches,
Muffs, Furs & Tippets, Fire Engines, China ware," and many other articles, and encoiu-age
their manufacture in this province. It stimulated manufactures in Boston, for, at the
next afternoon meeting, Mr. Williams (1729), with six others, was appointed to consider
some measures " for employing the poor of the town of Boston, by reviving the linen
Jonathan Wliilamt, Jr. (1729.) Authoritv: Boston Records. ^ ConHnental JournaL
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manufacture," etc. The town voted, Oct. 28, 1767, not to purchase any of the articles
enumerated, imported from abroad, after the 31st of December next ensuing.
Mr. Williams (1729) was evidently prepared for events which were soon to follow.
The newspapers in Boston, of Monday, Nov. 29, 1 773, announced that the " Dartmouth " had
anchored off Long Wharf, with one hundred and fourteen chests of tea. The hand-bill,
" Friends ! Brethren ! Countrymen ! " had been freely distributed throughout the town, and
the papers also announced that a public meeting would be held " at Faneuil Hall at nine
o'clock this day ... to make a united and successful resistance to this last, worst and
most destructive measure of administration." At nine o'clock the bells were rung, and
thousands rallied at Faneuil Hall. This was the commencement of organized resist-
ance. Jonathan Williams (1729), whose name was on the roll of the Artillery Company
for half a century, was elected moderator of the meeting, in which the principal debaters
were Samuel Adams, Dr. Warren, Hancock, Young, and Molineaux. Mr. Williams (1729)
was one of the Committee of Correspondence elected in 1775.
Distinguished as a merchant and patriot, he died March 27, 1788, aged eighty-eight
years, and was buried in the tomb in the Granary Burial-Ground which later was the
property of Col. Bradford's heirs.
" A List of Soldiers under a fine of 6/ per diem.
"Jeremiah Belknap [1724], Ralph Smith [1725], Thomas Edwards [1724], Samuel
Jones [1725], Benjamin Pollard [1726], John Phillips [1725], Henry Gibbs [1726],
Bartholomew Gedney [1726], Increase Gatchell [1727J, John Salter [1727], Jabez Hunt
[1727], Thomas Simpkins [1727], Joseph Dowding [1727], John Greenleaf [1727],
John Helyer [1727], Edward Marion [1727], Bennet Love [1727], James Davenport
[1727], Dudson Kilcup [1727], David Mason [1727], Thomas Fleet [1727], Richard
Mortimer [1727], Samuel Miller [1728], Hugh McDaniel [1729], Edward Emerson Jr.
[1729], Knight Leverett [1729], Jonathan Williams Jr. [1729]."
The record of the Artillery Company for 1729 is as follows : —
"1729. April 7. Being under arms; whereas the Commission officers of this
Company were absent by illness and other avocations, the Company, by handy vote,
made choice of Lieut Col. Habijah Savage [1699] to lead and exercise the Company for
this day, which choice he accordingly accepted. The Company proceeded to vote for a
minister to preach the next Artillery Sermon, and the Rev'd Mr. Joshua Gee of this
town was chosen. Voted, that the present Commission officers of this Company, with
the Field officers of the Regiment of this town, viz : Colo. Edward Hutchinson [1702],
Lt Colo. Habijah Savage [1699] and Maj. Edward Winslow [1700] be a committee to
request it of him.
"Mr. John Cookson [1701], and Mr. Richard Bulkley [1722], at their request,
were dismissed. Voted, that the Training in May next be half a day, beginning at two
of the clock p. m.
"Whereas the members of this Company are frequently chosen to the office of
Constable, Therefore voted; that so often as any of the members of this Company
under fine of six shillings p diem, for delinquency, are chosen and serve as Constables,
that then they shall be liable to the fine of twelve pence per diem only during their
Service in said office, and no longer ; and if any of the members of this Company, under
fine of twelve pence per diem, for delinquency, are chosen Constables, and serve in said
office, they shall be liable to the fine aforesaid notwithstanding.
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"Voted, that there be a committee chosen, consisting of three members of this
Company, to joyn with the heirs or assigns of the Hon. John Burrill, Esqr. in the dividing
of the thousand acres of land lying in the Township of Rutland, which was granted by
the General Assembly of this Province, in their May Sessions, 1 7 1 7, five hundred acres
of said land to said Burrill, and he to have his choice at which end to lay out his grant,
and the other five hundred acres to this Company to satisfy a grant made to them the
15*** of October 1673, and to make report of their doings to this Company as soon as
may be. The charges of the Committee to be borne by the Company. Accordingly the
gentlemen chosen to be of this Committee were, viz Captain William Ward [1724],
Capt. Thomas Smith [1702] and Mr. Benjamin Pollard [1726].
" Voted, that the General Courts grant to this Company of five hundred acres of
land, lying in the Township of Rutland be recorded in this Company's Book ; which is
as follows: — At a Great and General Court, or Assembly for His Majestys Province
of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, begun and held at Boston, upon Wednesday
the 29"* of May 17 17, being convened by His Majesty's writs, the following Order passed
in the House of Representatives, read and concurred, viz* :
"Upon reading the petition of Edward Hutchinson [1702], Habijah Savage [1699],
John Ballentine, Junr [1694], Edward Winslow [1700] and Jonathan Pollard [1700] in
behalf of the Artillery Company in Boston, praying that five hundred acres of land which
are reserved to the province in the Township of Rutland may be granted to the said
Company to satisfy a grant made to them by the General Court, October 15*^ 1673,
" Ordered, that five hundred acres of the thousand acres reserved to the Province
in the Township of Rutland be granted in answer to this petition; but so that John
Burrill, Esq., to whom the other five hundred acres is granted, have the choice at which
end to lay out his grant.
" Consented to
"Samuel Shute.
" A true copy. Examined p T. Willard, Secretary.
"May 5*^ 1729. Being under arms. The committee appointed to acquaint the
Rev'd Mr. Joshua Gee of the choice of the Company made of him to preach the next
Artillery election Sermon, returned answer that he desired to be excused for this time
on the account of many necessary avocations. Upon which the Company made choice
of the Rev'd Mr. William Welstead of this Town for that service ; and voted that the
Commission Officers of the Company and the field Officers of this Regiment (being
members of this Company) together with the Hon. Thomas Hutchinson, Esqr [1694]
be a committee to request it of him.
" Whereas the committee appointed the 7'** of April last to joyn with the heirs or
assigns of the Hon. John Burrill, Esqr, in dividing the 1000 acres of land in Rutland,
granted, &c, were ordered to make their report of what they had done in that affair —
They have accordingly made the following report of their doings, viz : —
"Rutland, May i** 1729. We the subscribers agreeable to the intent of the within
vote have been upon the land within mentioned, with the heirs and assigns of the Hon.
John Burrill Esq., and have mutually agreed together in running the line of partition
as is described in the platts taken and signed by both Parties and interchangeably
delivered ; one of which is hereunto annexed. " Thomas Smtth.
"Benjamin Pollard.
"WiLUAM Ward.
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" Voted, that the above report of the said committee be accepted ; and that they
have the thanks of the Company for their good service in this affair.
"Voted, that the above committee's account of charge in going to Rutland, in
Surveying, platting & dividing the land &c, amounting to nine pounds nineteen shillings
be allowed ; and ordered that the Clerk discharge said account accordingly.
"Voted, that an attested copy of the plan of the one thousand acres of land in
Rutland &c, five hundred of which to this Company, be inserted in the Company's book,
and accordingly here foUoweth : —
Plan »f f^• Iarm »•■ RlITlan d, Mass .
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" A plan setting forth the bounds of the farm, called the Province farm, lying in
the town of Rutland and the line of partition as it was agreed upon and stated between
the heirs and assigns of the Hon. John Burrill Esqr., and the Committee chosen by the
Honorable Company of the Artillery. Measured by Moses How and Samuel Davis,
chairman, chosen by both parties and under oath, May i, 1729. Protracter and laid
down by a scale of 40 perch to an inch by
"William Ward
"Samuel Wright
" Surveyors,
" N. B. The original plan was 40 perch to an inch ; the following [see page
441] is reduced to a smaller size.
" Rutland, May i*' 1729. Whereas the Great and General Assembly of the Province
of the Massachusetts Bay, at their Session in June 17 15 reserved to themselves 1000
acres of land in the township of Rutland : 500 acres of which being by said Court at
their May Session 171 7 granted to the Hon. John Burrill, Esqr., deceased, and the other
500 acres granted to the Honorable Artillery Company of said Province, but the choice
to be at the option of said Burrill, we the subscribers, Samuel Sweetsir, Michael Sweetsir,
Jacob Moor, Peter Moor and Nathan Goodenough, heirs or assigns of said Burrill, have,
agreeable to the intent of said Court, made choice of the most Northerly part of said
1000 acres of land, and have mutually agreed with Messrs Thomas Smith, William Ward
and Benjamin Pollard, being a committee chosen by and for the Artillery aforesaid to
join with us in dividing said land, have run the line as it is delineated and described in
the above Piatt. We therefore do establish the same forever. In testimony whereof we
have severally set our hands to these presents.
"Thomas Smith ^ "Samuel Sweetsir
"WiLLL\M Ward, V Committee, "Michael Sweetsir
"Benjamin Pollard ) "Jacob Moor, \ Heirs to
" Peter Moor \ /• ^^rriU, Esq,
" Nathan Goodenough, ^
"A true copy — examined by Samuel Holvoke,
Clerkr
"June 2d 1729. Voted, that the thanks of the Company be given to the Rev'd
Mr. William Welstead for the sermon preached to them this day, and that the present
Commission officers of the Company, with them to be new elected & the field
officers of this regiment, with the Hon'ble Thomas Hutchinson Esqr. [1694] be a com-
mittee for that end.
" Voted, that the Training days in September and May next be half days, beginning
at two of the clock in the afternoon.
"October 6' 1729. Being underarms; Whereas there is not money sufficient in
the Clerk's hands to pay the Committee their amount of charge in going to Rutland and
Transacting an affair in behalf of this Company in April last, —
" Wherefore, Voted, that the Clerk of this Company receive of Colo. Thomas Fitch
[1700] out of the Company's money in his hands so much as he has occasion for to
ratify the said Rutland committee's account of charge.
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" Voted, that the Clerk pay to Mr. William Moorcock and Mr. Daniel Henshaw
fifteen shillings each in full for whatever damage their horses and saddles sustained in
the Companys service in April last."
Mr. Whitman (1810), in his history of the Company, edition of 1842, says: **No
sooner had the Company become possessed of their lands in Rutland than they were
taxed. Deriving little benefit therefrom, April, 1731, they appointed a committee, who
reported 'that it was expedient to sell and dispose of the 1000 and 500 acre grants.' "
A petition was accordingly presented to the General Court, and at the June session,
1 731, the following was passed, viz. : —
"In the House of Representatives, June 14*** 1731. Read and ordered, that the
prayer of the petition be granted ; and that the Artillery Company within mentioned be,
and hereby are fully authorized and empowered in due form of law, to make and execute
a good deed or deeds of conveyance of the two tracts of land within mentioned ; the
produce thereof to be vested in such other real estate as may be most for their
advantage, the income thereof to be applied to and for providing necessaries for their
military exercises, and defraying the other charges that may arise by occasion thereof.
"June 16**" 1 73 1. Consented to.
"J. Belcher, Governor.
The Artillery Company in 1737 sold their lands in Rutland, but to whom, and for
how much, the records do not show. The Dunstable lands were, however, sold to Col.
Blanchard (1737), and a mortgage was taken as security, and after the mortgagor's death
long continued in dispute, until a suit thereon was commenced in the United States Court
for the District of New Hampshire, and judgment rendered in the Company's favor.
Finally, Col. Blanchard's (1737) heirs, in 1789, paid off the encumbrance.
Rev. Joshua Gee, of Boston, who was invited to deliver the Artillery election sermon
in 1729, declined on account of "many necessary avocations."
He was a son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Thornton) Gee, and was born June 29,
1698, being baptized on the 3d of the next July in Mr. Mather's church, of which his
parents were members, and which he joined in 17 16. He graduated at Harvard College
in 1717. He was installed as colleague of Rev. Cotton Mather, Dec. 18, 1723. In this
relation he continued until his death. Mr. Gee died May 22, 1748, in the fifty-first year
of his age and twenty-fifth of his ministry. He married a daughter of Rev. Mr. Rogers,
of Portsmouth. She died in 1 730, aged twenty-nine years.
Rev. William Welstead, of Boston, son of William, was baptized in the First
Church, June 28, 1696. He married a sister of Gov. Hutchinson, and, being ordained
in 1728, became the second settled pastor of the New Brick Church in Boston. Mr.
Welstead continued in this relation until his decease, which occurred April 29, 1753.
Rev. Jothua Qee. Authorities : Sprague's Annals of American Pulpit; Prince's Church Hist.,
I.; Allen's Biog. Diet
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The officers elected were: Edward Hutchinson (1702), captain;
J V'^Q" J ^ Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), lieutenant; John Goldthwait (1711),
' ^ ensign. Henry Gibbs (1726) was first sergeant; John Salter (1727),
second sergeant; Thomas Simpkins (1727), third sergeant; Dudson Kilcup (1727), fourth
sergeant, and Samuel Holyoke (17 14), clerk.
No new members were received into the Artillery Company in 1730.
The year is memorable, however, for the decease of Hon. Samuel Sewall (1679),
chief-justice of the province, who was identified with Boston for seventy years, and a
member of the Artillery Company for fifty-one years, from 1679 to 1730.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1730 is as follows : —
"April 6, 1730. Being under arms, the Company proceeded to vote for a minister
to preach the next Artillery Election sermon and the Rev'd Mr. John Hancock of
Lexington was chosen. Voted, that the Commission officers of the Company, with
Colo. Edward Hutchinson [1702] and Lt. Col. Habijah Savage [1699] ^ ^ committee
to request it of him.
"June i"' 1730, Voted, that the present Commission officers of the Company, with
those new elected, with Lt. Col. Habijah Savage [1699] be a committee to give the thanks
of the Company to the Rev'd Mr. John Hancock for the sermon preached to them this day.
"June I"* 1730. Whereas the land belonging to the inhabitants and proprietors of
the township of Rutland was taxed towards the support of the Gospel ministry in the
said town at one penny per acre for five years from the i8"» December 1727, and that
James Browning, Constable of said town demands forty-one shillings and eight pence,
it being what the Company's land-in sai<} town wai taxed this present year to the Gospel
ministry aforesaid; Wherefore, Voted,- that the Cl^rk of this Company pay to James
Browning, Constable of the tqwn of Rutland, forty-one shillings and eight pence in full
for what the Company's land in said town was taxed to the Gospel ministry there this
present year." . ^
Rev. John Hanoook, of Lexington, who delivered the Artillery election sermon in
1730, son of Nathaniel and Mary (Prentice) Hancock, of Cambridge, was bom March
I, 167 1, and graduated at Harvard College in 1689. He taught school in Cambridge
in 1691, but Nov. 2, 1698, he was ordained to the gospel ministry at Lexington, then
called " Cambridge Farms," settled over the church there and continued as its pastor
until his decease, which occurred Dec. 6, 1752. He married Eli^beth, daughter of
Rev. Thomas Clark, of Chelmsford. Their eldest son was John, born June i, 1702, and
died May 7, 1744, who was the father of John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts,
president of the Continental Congress, and the first signer of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence. Thomas Hancock, another son of Rev. John, became one of the wealthiest
merchants in the province. He was a bookseller in Boston, and, dying Aug. i, 1763,
bequeathed to his nephew, John, more than fifty thousand pounds sterling, besides the
reversion of twenty thousand pounds at the decease of his widow, a daughter of Daniel
Henchman (171 2), in whose book-store Thomas had been a clerk.
Rev. John Hancock, who was pastor of the Lexington church for fifty-four years,
was eminent in his profession, a man of great influence and worth, and was generally
styled " Bishop Hancock."
Rev. John Hanoook. AuTHORrriBS : Allen's and Appleton; Sprague*s Annab of American
Biog. Diet.; Funerai Sermons, by Rev. Messrs. Gay Pulpit.
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The officers elected were: Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), cap-
JV9J-2.tain; Samuel Rand (1720), lieutenant; Ebenezer Bridge (1717),
' ^ ensign. John Helyer (1727) was first sergeant; Bartholomew Gedney
(1726), second sergeant; Job Coit (1727), third sergeant; Thomas Fleet (1727), fourth
sergeant; Samuel Holyoke (1714), clerk, and Jabez Hunt (1727), clerk's assistant.
No members were recruited by the Artillery Company in 1731.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1731 is as follows : —
"April 5«» 1 73 1. The Company made choice of the Rev'd Mr. James Allen of
Brooklyn to preach the next Artillery Election sermon, and voted, that the commission
officers of the Company with Lt Colo. Habijah Savage [1699] and Maj. Edward Winslow
[1700] be a committee to request it of him.
"Whereas Samuel Davis, Constable of the town of Rutland for the year 1729,
demands forty-one shillings and eight pence, it being what the Company's land in said
town was taxed towards the support of the Gospel ministry there for the year aforesaid ;
wherefore, voted : that the Clerk of this Company pay to Samuel Davis, Constable of the
town of Rutland forty-one shillings and eight pence, it being what the Company's land
in said town was taxed towards the support of the Gospel ministry there in the year
1729.
" N<> I . Voted, there be a committee chosen to consider what improvement may
be made of the land granted to this Company by the General Court for providing of
necessaries for their military exercises and defraying of other charges that may arise by
occasion thereof, and make report at the training in May next. The gentlemen chosen
were, viz: Colo. Edward Hutchinson [1702], Lt Col. Habijah Savage [1699], Maj.
Edward Winslow [1700], Capt John Greenough [17 12], Mr Nathaniel Cunningham
[1720], Mr Edward Pell [17 14] and Samuel Holyoke [17 14].
"N** 2. May 3^ 1731. Agreeable to the above vote, the Committee made the
following report to the Company this day, which the Company accordingly accepted ;
which is as follows, viz : —
"We, the subscribers, are of opinion that there be a petition preferred to the
General Court, praying that the Company may have liberty to make sale of one of their
tracts of land, and the produce thereof to be let out at interest upon land security for
the use of the Company ; and if that may not be granted, that then we may have liberty
to sell the whole of the Company's land, and lay out the produce thereof in some landed
estate in or near the town of Boston, in such place, where it may yield most income for
the benefit of said Company.
"Nathl Cunningham,
"Edward Pell,
"Samuel Holyoke,
"Edward Hutchinson,
"Habijah Savage,
"Edward Winslow,
"John Greenough.
" No 3. Voted, that the aforesaid Col Edward Hutchinson [1702], Lt. Col. Habijah
Savage [1699], Maj. Edward Winslow [1700], Capt John Greenough [17 12], Mr. Nath-
aniel Cunningham [1720], Mr. Edward Pell [17 14] and Samuel Holyoke [1714], be a
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a committee to prefer a petition to the Great and General Court at their next May
Sessions, agreeable to the above report.
" The Sixth Article of the Rules and Orders made by the Governor and Coimcil,
April 1638, by which this Company were to regulate themselves, accompanied this
petition, for the sale of the Company's lands, to the General Assembly with the foregoing
votes, N** I — 2 — & 3.
" Here follows the petition preferred to the General Assembly at their present session
by the committee aforesaid, viz : —
" To His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esqr, Captain General and Govemor-in-Chief
in and over His Majesties Province of Massachusetts Bay, and to the Honorable
Council and House of Representatives in General Court assembled at Boston,
May 26*** 1 731 : —
"The petition of Edward Hutchinson [1702], Habijah Savage [1699], Edward
Winslow [1700], Esquires; John Greenough [1712], Nathaniel Cunningham [1720],
Edward Pell [17 14], and Samuel Holyoke [17 14], a committee chosen and appointed
by the Artillery Company of the Massachusetts Bay, so called, for the purposes her-eafter
mentioned. Humbly sheweth :
"That whereas on the 24*** Day of April A. D. 1638, the then Governor and Council,
by order of the General Court did incorporate the Military or Artillery Company of the
Massachusetts, and did grant unto the said Company certain privileges and immunities,
among which there was more particularly, in the Sixth Article of the Rules and Orders
made by the Governor and Council, by which the said Company were to regulate them-
selves in their military exercises, granted to the said Company one thousand acres of
land for the use of the said Company, and such as should join in the same, to be
improved by them for providing of necessaries for their Military exercise and defraying
of other charges which may arise by occasion thereof; and that on the 15*^ day of
October 1673, the General Court did confirm to the said Company one thousand acres
of upland and meadow bordering on Merrimack and Nashaway rivers in the township of
Dunstable, with an additional grant of five hundred acres more, which was confirmed
to said Company by the General Court, at their session in May, 17 17, in the township
of Rutland, as by the said grants and confirmations here produced may fully appear ;
and forasmuch as the said lands have never yet been under any improvement, but lay
remote and are only a burthen and charge to the Company, by reason of the taxes and
other charges to which they are subject, and the intention and design of the Donors
being for providing necessaries and defraying the charges of the said Company, which
have hitherto proved ineffectual, the said Company think it will be much for their
advantage, and the true end and design of the said grants being answered, if they might
have Uberty to make sale of one, or both, of the said tracts, and to convert the produce
thereof for the purchasing of other lands in, or near, the town of Boston, which may be
a present, as well as a future, benefit to the said Company; or to let out the said
produce at interest upon land security for their use ; and therefore the said Company,
by their vote of the fifth of April last, chose your petitioners a committee to consider
what improvement might be made of the land granted as aforesaid, for the benefit of
the said Company, who, on the third of May last, made their report touching the
premises, and thereupon the said Company voted, that the petitioners should be a
committee to prefer a petition to your Excellency and Honors, the copies of which votes
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are here also produced. Wherefore your petitioners, in behalf of the said Artillery
Company humbly pray your Excellency and this Hon'ble Court, that they may have
liberty to make sale of one, or both, of the said tracts of land granted to them as afore-
said, for the ends and uses aforesaid, the produce whereof to be appropriated as to your
Excellency and Honors, in your consummate wisdom, shall seem most meet. That so,
the true intent and design of the said grants may be the better answered. And your
petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray,
"Nathaniel Cunningham,
"Edward PeLl,
"Samuel Holvoke,
"Edward Hutchinson,
"Habijah Savage,
"Edward Winslow,
" John Greenough.
"In the House of Representatives, June 14*^ 1731. Read and Ordered, that the
prayer of this petition be granted ; and that the Artillery Company within mentioned
be and are fully authorized and impowered, in due form of law to make and execute a
good deed or deeds of conveyance of the two tracts of land within mentioned; the
produce thereof to be vested in such other real estate as may be most for their advan-
tage ; the income thereof to be applied to and for providing necessaries for their military
exercises, and defraying the other charges that may arise by occasion thereof.
" Sent up for concurrence, J. Quincy, Speaker.
"In Council, June 16*** 1731. Read and concurred,
" J. WiLLARD, Secretary.
"June i6*»» 1731. Consented to. J. Belcher.
" Copy examined by J. Willard Se(^y.
"September 6*** 1731. The above Order of the General Court being read; voted.
That there be a committee chosen, consisting of five members of this Company, who
are hereby fully impowered, or a majority of them, to dispose of said lands agreeable to
the order aforesaid ; and voted, that Colo Edward Hutchinson [1702], Lt Colo. Habijah
Savage [1699], Maj. Edward Winslow [1700], Capt Nathaniel Cunningham [1720] and
Mr. William Downe [17 16], be a committee for the ends and purposes abovesaid.
" Voted, that the present commission officers of this Company, viz Capt. Nathaniel
Cunningham [1720], Lt Samuel Rand [1720] and Ensign Ebenezer Bridge [17 17] be a
committee to wait on Colo Thomas Fitch [1700], and receive of him what money he
has of this Company in his hands, and give a discharge for the same ; and likewise to
give him the thanks of the Company for his good service in said affair."
Rev. James Allen, of Brookline, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1731.
He was a native of Roxbury, and graduated at Harvard College in 1710. He was
ordained as first minister of the church in Brookline, Nov. 5, 17 18, and preached in that
parish for twenty-eight years. He died Feb. i8, 1747, aged fifty-five years.
Rev. Jamet Allen. Authorities: Pierce's Cent. Discourse; Allen*s Biog. Diet.
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The officers elected were: William Downe (1716), captain; John
\'Y 0'2'^,Go[dthwait {iTii), \ieuien3Lnt; John Buttolph (1720), ensign. James
I %J %J Davenport (1727) was first sergeant; David Mason (1727), second
sergeant; Hugh McDaniel (1729), third sergeant; Samuel Miller (1728), fourth ser-
geant, and Jabez Hunt (i727)> clerk.
May 10, 1732, Mr. Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), Mr. Samuel Waldo, Henry
Deering, Esq., son of Mr. Henry Deering (1682), Mr. Edward Bromfield (1732), and
Mr. Thomas Brooks were selected to prepare instructions for the representatives. The
representatives, two excepted, were members of the Artillery Company, viz. : Elisha
Cooke, Esq. (1699), Samuel Welles, Esq., Habijah Savage, Esq. (1699), and Mr. Thomas
Cushing, Jr., son of Mr. Thomas Cushing (1691). The instructions are given in full in
the printed Records of the Town of Boston, 1 729-1 742, pp. 32-34.
At the meeting, March 12, 1732-3, a committee, consisting of Col. Thomas Fitch
(1700), Thomas Hutchinson, Esq. (1694), Jacob Wendell, Esq. (1733), Mr. Nathaniel
Cunningham (1720), John Colman, George Cradock, and Thomas Palmer (1702), was
chosen to project a scheme for regulating a market and to lay it before the town. The
committee reported May 9, 1733, recommending that there be three market-places; one
at or near the town dock, a second near the Old North meeting-house, and a third at
or near the Great Tree at the South End, near Mr. Eliot's house. Mr. John Colman,
Jacob Wendell, Esq. (1733), Nathaniel Cunningham, Esq. (1720), Mr. Daniel Goffe
(1712), with the three clerks of the market elected, were chosen to compute the cost of
erecting the several markets. March 26, 1734, the town placed seven hundred pounds
in the hands of Thomas Fitch (1700), Edward Hutchinson (1702), Thomas Palmer
(1702), Jacob Wendell (1733), Esqs., Messrs. Nathaniel Cunningham (1720), James
Watson, Francis Willoughby, and John Steel, to enable them to erect the buildings at the
places assigned. This was finally accomplished after persistent opposition ; but, so strong
was the general prejudice against regular markets " that, in less than four years from
their establishment, the houses were abandoned by the market-men and they fell quite
into disuse." The house at the North End was taken down and its timber utilized in
erecting a workhouse ; that at the South End was converted into stores, and that at Dock
Square was torn down by the people.
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1732 were: Thomas Baker,
Edward Bromfield, Jr., Josiah Carter, Joshua Cheever, Joseph Goldthwait, Thomas
Hubbard, Caleb Lyman, William Rand, Ebenezer Storer.
Thomas Baker (1732), of Boston, son of Thomas (1703) and Thankful Baker,
was born Feb. 17, 1708.
Edward Bromfield, Jr. (1732), merchant, of Boston, son of Edward (1679) and
Mary (Danforth) Bromfield, of Boston, was bom Nov. 5, 1695. He married, Feb. 21,
1722, Abigail Coney. Rev. John Wilson, who delivered the first sermon before the
Artillery Company (1638), was Edward, Jr.'s (1732), great-grandfather.
In 1723, he was elected constable of Boston, but was excused; and when again
elected, in 1726, he paid a fine for not serving. He was one of a committee to draw up
instructions for the representatives in 1731, 1732, and 1738, and was himself a represent-
Edward Bromfield, Jr. (1732.) Authorities: Boston Records; New Eng. Hist, and Gen.
Reg., 1859, 187^ >872.
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ative for Boston in the General Court from 1739 ^^ 1742 inclusive. May 25, 1735, he
gave fifty pounds towards the erection of the new workhouse. Nov. 21, 1738, he was
on a committee chosen to consider the setting off of Rumney Marsh, now Chelsea, into
a separate township. He visited the schools, with the clergy and others, in 1739, ^74o>
1746, and 1 75 1. The petition of the members of King's Chapel, April 11, 1748, for
additional land to enlarge their church, was referred to a committee of which Edward
Bromfield, Jr. (1732), was a member. He was a selectman of Boston from 1732 to 1735
inclusive, and an overseer of the poor from 1736 to 1756, when he declined to serve
longer. He was an active citizen, liberal and industrious in public as in private affairs.
He became a member of the Old South Church, April 13, 1729. His residence was on
Beacon Street, opposite the present Athenaeum building.
June 12, 1747, David Brainerd, the famous missionary to the Indians, visited Boston
for the last time. While in Boston, he was entertained at the house of Edward Bromfield,
Jr. (1732). On Sunday, July 19, he attended services at the Old South Church, and
sat in Mr. Bromfield's pew, which was the second wall pew on the left from the Milk
Street entrance.^
The Boston Gazette of April 19 said, concerning him : "His ancestors were among
the distinguished worthies of New England, whose names will appear in characters of
honor in the annals of our church and state. The town of Boston, his native place,
observed his accomplishments and called him to fill some of their most important places
of trust; all which he discharged with great honor to himself and advantage to the
public. In the House of Representatives he appeared the firm, uncomipted patriot ;
careful to assert the just prerogatives of the Crown and defend the undeniable liberties
of the people."
He died April 10, 1756. Rev. Thomas Paine delivered the funeral sermon, which
was printed.
Josiah Carter (1732), currier, of Boston, son of John and Ruth (Bumham) Carter,
of Wobum, was bom in that town, Aug. 3, 1698. He was clerk of the market in 1727 ;
scavenger in 1737 ; constable in 1742, and sealer of leather in 1732, 1733, 1734, 1739,
and from 1744 to 1753.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1 740.
Joshua Cheever (1732), merchant, of Boston, a son of Rev. Thomas Cheever,
grandson of Ezekiel Cheever, whom Cotton Mather called " the civilizer of his country,"
and a brother of Capt Ezekiel Cheever (1733), was born Jan 6, 1687. He married
Sarah Warren, Nov. 2, 1708. Capt. Joshua Cheever (1732) served the town as a
scavenger in 1724, constable in 1720, sealer of leather in 1717, 1718, and 1723; assessor
from 1725 to 1729 inclusive; fireward in 1732; overseer of the poor in 1736, when he
is first called " Captain " in the town records, and was annually re-elected until 1 743,
and was selectman from 1730 to 1732. He also served on several important committees,
notably the one on fortifying the town in 1746 ; and May 25, 1735, he gave fifty pounds
towards the erection of the new workhouse. He was appointed a justice of the peace
Jan. 25, 1738-9. During the last years of his active public service, from 1740 to 1747,
he made the annual visitation of the town, with the justices and others. He was one of
Joshua Oheever (1732). Authorities : Bos- * Edwards's Life of Brainerd, pp. 225, etc.,
ton Records; Drake's Hist, of Boston. quoted in Drake's Hist, of Boston, p. 624.
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the original members of the New North Church in Boston ; was chosen a deacon, Nov.
I, 1720; ruling elder, July 11, 1736, and was ordained to that office, Aug. 7, 1737.
He was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1736, and captain in 1741.
Inventory of his estate was filed in June, 1753.
Joseph Goldthwait (1732), of Boston, son of John (1711), was bom in Boston,
Nov. II, 1706. He married, Feb. 8, 1727, Martha Lewis. He was elected constable of
Boston in 1734, and scavenger in 1743. A retailer's license was granted him, Aug. 24,
1737. His shop was on Marlborough, now Washington, Street. His license was
renewed, Sept 10, 1742.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1738.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says Mr. Goldthwait was "alive in 1784."
Thomas Hubbard (1732), merchant, of Boston, son of Joseph and Thankful
Hubbard, was bom in Boston, Aug. 4, 1702. For a half century Mr. Hubbard (1732)
was one of the most prominent men in the town. He held various town offices ; was a
member of many important committees, and active in all that concerned the public
welfare. He graduated at Harvard College in 1721. He was elected a representative
from Boston in 1746, and for fourteen years afterward, occupying the speaker's chair
for ten years, and finally was raised to a seat in the council of the province, which he
resigned a short time before his death. For twenty-one years — from 1752 to his death
— he was treasurer of Harvard College, succeeding Mr. Edward Hutchinson (1702).
" He increased the funds of the college by his judicious and assiduous management, and
to the office of treasurer united the character of benefactor." Mr. Hubbard (1732)
gave four hundred pounds, besides various donations, to the college. He became a
member of the Old South Church Nov. 22, 1730; was a deacon for many years,
resigning in 1764, but in 1768 accepted the office of treasurer.
He resided on Summer Street. He died at Waltham, July 14, 1773. He left two
hundred pounds to the poor of Boston, and fifty pounds to the charitable fund of the
Old South Church.
Caleb Lyman (1732), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of John and Elizabeth Lyman,
was born in Northampton, Sept. 17, 1678.
Capt. Lyman (1732) removed to Boston about 17 10, and became thoroughly identified
with the town. He was a constable in 171 2 ; clerk of the market in 1714 ; tithing-man,
and a private in the militia, from 1723 to 1727 inclusive; assessor from 1727 to 1731
inclusive, and a selectman from 1736 to 1742 inclusive. April 21, 1736, a tomb was
granted him in the North burial-place. May 25, 1735, he gave thirty pounds towards
the erection of the new workhouse. Mr. Savage says that Capt. Lyman (1732) died
without issue. He was a deacon in the New North Church, of which he was one of the
founders in 17 12, and gave to that church, in his will, five hundred pounds. He was
appointed justice of the peace Jan. 25, 1738-9. He made a very bold excursion into
the northern part of New Hampshire in 1704, an account of which, written by himself,
Joseph Goldthwait (1732). Authority: South Church; New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg.,
Boston Records. 1871, p. 45; Boston Records.
Thomas Hubbard (1732). Authorities: Caleb Lyman (1732). Authority: Boston
Quincy's Hist, of Harv. College; Hill's Hist, of Old Records.
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is given in the History of the Wars of New England with the Eastern Indians, 1703-
1725, by Samuel Penhallow.
Capt. Lyman's (1732) story, in substance, is as follows : In the month of May, 1704,
there came intelligence from Albany concerning a number of unfriendly Indians up
Connecticut River, who had built a fort and planted com at a place called Cowassuck.
On the 5 th of June following, he set out, by order of authority, with five friendly Indians,
from Northampton, and travelled into the wilderness for nine days, through much diffi-
culty. They saw tracks and heard the firing of guns, and soon came upon fresh tracks,
which they followed until they came in sight of the men. When they arrived in the
vicinity of the fort they made a halt, and after consultation determined to send out a
spy. Before the spy had gone out of sight they saw Indians in a canoe, and soon after
a gun was fired. The attacking party kept quiet till sunset, intending to attack the
enemy in the night. Capt. Lyman (1732) and his men advanced a half mile, and at
two o'clock A. M. were within twelve rods of the fort. The sticks and underbrush crackled,
but fortunately there appeared a cloud ; it soon thundered and rained. They came to
the wigwam undiscovered ; fired into it ; then they surrounded it, and with hatchets and
clubs knocked down several of its inmates. Only two of the enemy escaped, and one
of those was mortally wounded. Seven were killed on the spot, six of whom were
scalped, one for each of the attacking party. They descended the river for twelve miles
in canoes, then broke them up and walked the remainder of the distance, arriving safely
at Northampton, June 19 or 20. The General Court rewarded Capt. Lyman (1732) and
his party by a gift of thirty-one pounds.
He was lieutenant of the Artillery Company in 1735, and its captain in 1739. He
died at Weston, Mass., Nov. 19, 1742, aged sixty-five years, and "his funeral sermon
was preached by Rev. William Williams," who delivered the Artillery election sermon in
1737. His remains were entombed in Copp*s Hill Burial-Ground.
William Rand (1732), physician, of Boston, son of Thomas and Sarah (Longley)
Rand, of Charlestown, was bom May 4, 1689. He married (i) Sarah Cotta, daughter
of John Cotta (1679) ; (2) Isabella Armitage, daughter of William Tilley (1706), and
(3) Elizabeth Leeds. When the son was six years old his father, Thomas, was drowned
in Mystic River by the sinking of his canoe. William (1732) became a member of the
Old South Church, Feb. 24, 1722, and in 1733 was an apothecary, at the sign of the
Unicorn, near the town dock. In 17 14, he sold land on Bunker Hill to Jonathan Dowse.
He was a collector of taxes in Boston from 1734 to 1737 inclusive, and was scavenger
in 1736. He contributed ten pounds towards the erection of the workhouse in 1735.
May 15, 1750, he petitioned the town for an abatement of taxes committed to him from
1734 to 1737, which the town refused to do. A year later a similar petition was dismissed
by the town. He appears to have been a physician employed in part by the town, and
from 1737 to 1740 had charge of the small-pox patients and others at the Province
Hospital, on Rainsford Island.
Ebenezer Storer (1732), merchant, of Boston, son of Col. Joseph and Hannah
(Hill) Storer, of Wells, Me., was bom in Saco Fort, June 4, 1699. ^o^- Joseph was a
William Rand (1732). AuTHORrriEs: Boston Ebenezer Storer (1732). Authorities:
Records; Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies and Boston Records; Boston Gazette^ June i, 1761.
EsUtes.
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man of distinction and energy, much engaged in Indian wars. Several of the children
of Col. Joseph were bom in Charlestown, whither probably the family, the father
excepted, went during the Indian troubles of 1690 to 1696; but they returned to
Maine when hostilities ceased. Capt. John Storer (1739) was a brother of Capt Eben-
ezer (1732)-
Capt Ebenezer Storer (1732) was chosen a constable in 1732, but, declining to
serve, paid a fine ; was scavenger in 1738; served as an overseer of the poor from 1744
to 1760, and May 10, 1760, declining to serve longer in that office, was given the thanks
of the town. He is called "Capt," in the records, first, in 1750. With the justices,
clergy, selectmen, and other gentlemen, he visited the public schools, June 19, 1747,
June 29, 1753, and July 4, 1759. He gave. May 25, 1735, thirty pounds towards the
erection of the workhouse.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1 739, ensign in 1 744, lieutenant
in 1746, and captain in 1749. He died May 22, 1761, aged sixty-three years, possessed
of considerable property, — one thousand nine hundred pounds, " lawful money." He
resided on Union Street, and his dwelling was valued at eight hundred pounds. In the
inventory, post-chariot and horses, with two negro boys, are mentioned. His tomb, in
King's Chapel Burial-Ground, was erected in 1752.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1732 is as follows : —
"April 3. 1732. The Company made choice of the Rev'd Oliver Peabody of
Natick to preach their next Artillery Ejection Sermon ; and that the present commission
officers, with Maj. Edward Winslow [1700] be a committee to request it of him. —
" The Committees advertisement for Sale of the Company's land, viz : ' Advertise-
ment. To be sold two Tracts of land belonging to the Artillery Company of the
Massachusetts, viz : one Trac^t of 2| thousand acres at Dunstable, and the other Tract of
five hundred acres at Rutland. Any person, minded to buy either of said Tracts may
apply themselves to Edward Hutchinson [1702], Habijah Savage [1699], Edward Wins-
low [1700], Esqrs, Capt Nathaniel Cunningham [1720], & Mr William Downe [1716],
— a committee impowered to make sale of said Land, Boston, April 7, 1732.'
"June 5, 1732. Being under arms, voted, that the present commission officers,
with those to be now elected, be a committee to give the thanks of the Company to the
Rev'd Mr. Oliver Peabody for the Sermon preached to them this day, and to desire a
copy for the Press.
"Memo. The following vote was passed the sixth September, 1732, but omitted,
viz : Voted, that Samuel Holyoke, the present Clerk of this Company have a third part
of the Fines that he shall collect for the year current.
"October 2, 1732. Being under arms, voted, that the Clerk pay out of the Com-
pany's Stock the charges of Mr. Baxter's journey to Natick for the Rev'd Mr. Oliver
Peabody."
Rev. Oliver Peabody, of Natick, delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1732.
He was the youngest son of William and Hannah (Hale) Peabody, and was born May 7,
1698. He graduated at Harvard College in 1721. After his graduation, by the influence
of the board of commissioners, he was prevailed upon to act as a missionary among the
Rev. Oliver Peabody. Authorities: Allen's Biog. Diet.; Panoplist, VII.; Sprague*s Annals of
American Pulpit
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Indians living in Natick. He preached there, for the first time, Aug. i, 1721. At that
time there were but two families of white people in the town. He continued preaching
at Natick until the close of the year 1729, when the board of commissioners, with a
committee from the corporation of Harvard College, visited Natick, and advised the
forming of a church. This was done, the church being composed of five whites and
three Indians, and Mr. Peabody was requested to be pastor. On the 17th of December,
1729, Mr. Peabody was ordained at Cambridge, as a missionary, to take charge of the
church and society at Natick. Here he resided and spent his whole life, excepting one
season, when he was employed as a missionary to the Mohegan tribe of Indians in Con-
necticut. He married Hannah, daughter of Rev. Joseph Baxter, by whom he had
twelve children.
During the period between 1729 and his death, — a little more than twenty- two
years, — there were baptized within the limits of the parish one hundred and sixty
Indians and four hundred white persons. He received into his church, after his ordina-
tion, thirty-five Indians and one hundred and thirty whites. During his mission to the
Mohegans, his naturally delicate constitution received an injury from which it never
recovered. He continued to fail in health and strength for several years, and died Sun-
day, Feb. 2, 1752, at the age of fifty-four years. His last words were, " I have fought a
good fight.'' During his last illness, the Indians testified their love for him in every
possible way. One of these, in particular, during the five days the body of the preacher
lay unburied, could not be prevailed upon to leave it long enough to take refreshment,
unless absolutely forced to do so.
" He was a friend and father to his people, and by wise, prudent, and manly deport-
ment, he conciliated the esteem and affection of all."
The officers elected were : William Brattle (1729), captain; Daniel
17^ ^*4» H^^^^™^^ (1712), lieutenant ; James Gooch (1714), ensign. Thomas
• ^^ ■ Downe (1733) was first sergeant; John Games (1733), second sergeant;
Isaac White (1733), third sergeant; John Codman (1733), fourth sergeant, and Jabez
Hunt (i727)> clerk.
May 30, 1733, the following-named gentlemen were appointed to the command of
the regiment of militia in Boston, viz.: Edward Winslow, Esq. (1700), colonel; Jacob
Wendell, Esq. (1733), lieutenant-colonel, and Samuel Sewall, Esq. (1720), major.
A movement was made in 1733 to erect a new county out of the counties of Suffolk
and Middlesex. The citizens of Boston were opposed to it, and selected as a committee
to lay their objections before the General Court, Edward Hutchinson (1702), Anthony
Stoddard, Thomas Fitch (1700), Samuel Sewall (1720), and Jacob Wendell (1733).
Their objections in the form of a report are given in full in the Boston town records as
printed by the commissioners, 1729-42, pp. 50, 51. The decayed condition of the
fortifications again received the attention of the town, and Hon. Thomas Fitch (1700),
with the selectmen, was authorized to act.
Henry Gibbs (1726) wrote from Boston, under date of March 21, 1733-4: "We
have had town meetings for above a week, about fortifications ; and we have voted to
have one built upon the flats between the South Battery and the Castle, three hundred
feet long and thirty-five feet wide, to mount twenty pieces of cannon ; the end of the
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Long Wharf fortified with a breastwork and mount seven guns; the end of Clark's
Wharf also to mount six guns ; and an addition to the South Battery, and well fortified.
For which the town have voted ten thousand pounds at present ; and to complete the
work, I suppose, will take as much more, and to provide stores of war."
The above agrees with the town records. The committee who viewed the forti-
fications, considered the needs of the town, and reported as above, were James Bowdoin,
Thomas Fitch (1700), Thomas Lee, Joseph Wadsworth, Jacob Wendell (i733)> Jo^i^
Henderson, and Edward Hutchinson (1702); and subsequently, March 13, 1733-4,
eight persons were added to the above-named committee, among whom were Col. Estes
Hatch (17 11) and Capt. Edward Pell (17 14). A minute account of the expense
• involved in erecting the new fortifications, and also a plan of them, are given in the
Boston town records, 1729-42, pp. 63-65.
The following members of the Artillery Company were recruited in 1 733 : Ephraim
Baker, Daniel Bell, Henry Berry, John Carnes, Ezekiel Cheever, Nathan Cheever,
Benjamin Clark, Thomas Clark, William Cock, John Codman, Ephraim Copeland, James
Day, Thomas Downe, Joseph Dyar, John Endicott, Joseph Fitch, Zechariah Fitch,
Thomas Gooding, John Grant, Benjamin Hallowell, Samuel Jackson, John Pecker, Joseph
Pomeroy, Thomas Pratt, William Salter, Richard Saltonstall, Habijah Savage, Ebenezer
Swan, John Symmes, Daniel Tucker, Edward Vail, William Warner, Samuel Watts, Jacob
Wendell, John Wendell, Isaac White, William Williams.
Ephraim Baker (1733), of Boston, son of John (1703) and Mary Baker, was bom
Dec. 19, 1708. He was captain of the second company of the First Massachusetts
Regiment, under Sir William Pepperell, in the Ix)uisburg expedition of 1745.
Daniel Bell (1733)9 mason, of Boston, son of Daniel and Abigail Bell, was bom in
Boston, May 4, 17 11. He was elected constable of Boston in 1746 and 1751. In 1762,
he was authorized by. the selectmen to survey with Thomas Dawes (1754) the chimneys
in the house of Widow Norton, near the almshouse. He was a captain in the militia.
Henry Berry (1733), of Boston, son of Daniel and Sarah Berry, was bora in Boston,
Jan. 19, 1699. He married, Oct. 11, 1722, Elizabeth Webber. In 1741, Henry Berry
(1733) wasafireward; but from 1746 to 1752 inclusive, during which time he served
as fire ward, his name has the prefix "Capt." He was a tithing-man in 1747. He was
connected with the militia in Boston ; was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in
1735, and its lieutenant in 1742. He united with the West Church during the pastorate
of Rev. Mr. Hooper, — from 1737 to 1746, — and was elected a deacon.
Administration on his estate was granted in 1760.
John Games (1733), pewterer, of Boston, son of John and Eliza (Mortimer) Cames
(married June 24, 1697, by Mr. Miles), was born in Boston, April 3, 1698. He was
probably a great-grandson of Capt. John Caraes, who joined the Artillery Company in
1649 and was elected captain the same year. His father was a captain in the British
navy. He married, July 22, 1722, Sarah Baker. He was second sergeant of the Artillery
Daniel Bell (1733). AuTHORrrY: Boston John Carnee (1733). Authority: Boston
Records. Records.
Henry Berry (i733)' Authortty: Boston
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Company in 1733, lieutenant in 1745, and its captain in 1748. Major Edward Games
(1755) and Capt. Thomas Carnes (1754) were his sons. He was active in the local
militia, passing through the various grades to that of lieutenant-colonel of the Boston
regiment, in which office he died, March 10, 1760, after a few days' confinement on
account of a fever. " The officers walked at the funeral before the corpse."
He was clerk of the market in 1724, scavenger in 1733, fireward in 1741, and from
1746 to 1753 inclusive. In the Boston town records he is called "Capt" first in 1747.
March 26, 1740, William Salter (1733) informed the selectmen that the firewards seized
three half-barrels of powder in the house of Mr. John Games (1733).
He was buried in Gopp's Hill Burial-Ground, tomb No. 8. The inventory of his
estate was ^1,852 16s. io</., in which were included his mansion-house and land in
Ann Street, one thousand pounds. Mr. Whitman (i 810), in his history of the Artillery
Company, p. 280, says there is in the possession of the Games family, in Boston, a
picture representing Capt. Games (1733) commanding a company on Boston Common.
Ezekiel Cheever (1733), of Gharlestown, was a son of Rev. Thomas Cheever, of
Maiden, and a grandson of Ezekiel Cheever, the venerable school-master. Ezekiel
(1733) was bom March 7, 1692-3, and married, (i) Sept. 29, 1715, Elizabeth Jenness, .
who died May 5, 1728; (2) Elizabeth Gill, Sept. 25, 1729, and (3) Sarah Mousell,
widow, Feb. 10, 1735-6. He died prior to March 15, 1770. He was taxed in Gharles-
town in 1 72 1, 1727-60. Mr. Wyman, in his Genealogies and Estates of Gharlestown, gives
in detail a list of his real estate transactions. When administration was granted, in 1770,
the inventory mentioned a "Mansion and lot, opposite front of mansion, bought of B.
Hurd ; sugarhouse and bam ; pew, right hand going to pulpit ; i wall pew N. E part of
house, adjacent to P. Edes."
Hon. and Capt. Ezekiel Cheever (1733) ^^ selectman of Gharlestown in 1732 and
in subsequent years; was a representative in 1736 and for several years thereafter, and
in 1743 was chosen one of his Majesty's council. Aug. 2, 1736, he was granted per-
mission to build " a tomb on the Burial Hill, near Charles Chambers, Esqr."
lie gradutttod^,aLflaPfg''^ Cnlleg^ in 17^, the same year he joined the Artillery
Company, and was ensign of the Company in 1736. Capt. Joshua Cheever (1732) and
Nathan (1733) were brothers of Capt. Ezekiel (i733)-
The latter, with others of the council, was added to the committee of the General
Court in 1744, to provide transports for the expedition to Louisburg; and, as a member
of the council in 1757, his signature appears affixed to the commission of Sir William
Pepperell as lieutenant-general.
The Boston Chronicle of March 15, 1770, notices his decease as follows: "Last
week died in Gharlestown, the Hon Ezekiel Cheever Esq [1733], in the 78th year of
his age ; formerly a representative in the General Court for that town, and many years
a member of his Majesty's Council for this Province."
Administration on his estate, which was appraised at ;^i,oo3 i8j. 7^^/., was granted
to his son, David, who gave bond May 15, 1770.
Nathan Cheever (1733), of Boston, son of Rev. Thomas and Sarah Cheever, and
grandson of Ezekiel Cheever, the venerable school-master, was born in Boston, March
Ezekiel Cheever (1733)* Authoioties: Gharlestown Records; Wyman*s Gharlestown Gene-
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i6, 1694. He was a brother of Capt. Ezekiel (1733) and of Joshua (1732). He
married — published Nov. 8, 1721 — (i) Hannah Brooks, who died July i, 1724; and, (2)
in Boston, Feb. 15, 1738, Anna Fuller, widow, daughter of Samuel Burrill, of Lynn. She
died Nov.. 10, 1740. March 15, 1725, he was chosen a constable for Rumney Marsh.
After the incorporation of Chelsea, he was one of its selectmen. He was first lieutenant
of the Artillery Company in 1733. He died Sept. 30, 1774. " Buried October 2, 1774,
Lieut. Nathan Cheever, 81 years." His will, dated Oct. 2, 1769, was probated Oct. 21,
1774, and his estate was appraised at ^840 4^. 6//. He had one child by each of
his wives.
Benjamin Clark (1733), of Boston, son of William (1699) and Sarah (Brondson)
Clark, was bom May 17, 1709. He was elected constable in 1731, but declined to ser\e
and paid the fine. May 25, 1735, he gave five pounds toward the erection of the new
workhouse.
Thomas Clark (1733), tailor, of Boston. He was clerk of the market in 1735,
and constable in 1736.
William Cook (i733)> master-mariner, of Boston, son of James and Mary Cock,
was bom in Boston, Oct. 29, 1707.
John Codman (1733), a saddler by trade, but also a sea-captain, son of Stephen and
Elizabeth (Randall) Codman, was born in Charlestown, Sept. 29, 1696. He married, in
1 7 18, Pamel Foster. She was admitted to the church at Charlestown, Dec. 20, 17 19,
and died Sept. 15, 1752, aged fifty-six years. It is said that he "was poisoned by slaves
in his household, in the year 1755." Administration was granted to his son, John, Aug.
iS> 1755- The inventory of his estate mentions, "Mansion &c. ^2.500, shop-goods,
forge and 30 acres at Bridgewater, 50 acres at Harvard ; total ;^8.8oo. O. T."
"In September, 1755," we learn from the Boston Evening Post oi Sept. 22, 1755,
" two negroes — Mark and Phillis — slaves of Capt. John Codman [1733] were executed
for poisoning their master with arsenic. A third culprit — Phoebe — became evidence
against the other two and was transported to the West Indies. Mark was hanged in
chains on the northerly side of the Cambridge road about a quarter of a mile beyond the
Neck j and Phillis was bumed at the stake, about ten yards distant from the gallows.
Both confessed their guilt."
Capt. John Codman (1733) was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1733,
and its ensign in 1745.
Capt Codman (1733) was a prominent citizen, and was highly respected. He
was also active in military affairs. He was an ancestor of the Rev. Dr. John Codman
(Harv. Coll., 1802), of Dorchester, and of the family of this name now prominent
in Boston.^
Ephraim Copeland (1733), tailor, of Boston, son of Thomas and Mary (Amold)
Copeland, was bom about 1702. He served as hog-reeve in 1732; elected constable,
Benjamin Clark (1733). Authority: Bos- John Codman (1733)- Authorfty: Wy-
ton Records. man*8 Charlestown Genealogies and Estates.
* Memorial Hist of Boston, VoL II.. p. 337.
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but declined, in 1733; was clerk of the market in 1746; tithing-man in 1752, and
scavenger in 1753.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1745, and became a member
of the Old South Church in 1759. Administration was granted on his estate in 1766.
James Day (1733), store and tavern keeper, of Boston, was a constable in 1731 ;
clerk of the market in 1746; fireward from 1747 to 1752 inclusive, and collector of taxes
in 1750 and 1751. He was licensed to keep a retail store on Orange Street, where he
lived, in 1732 and 1742.
Nov. 29, 1742, Mr. Andrew Hallyburton, keeper of the Sun Tavern, informed the
selectmen that " he was obliged to move," probably because the property had changed
hands. Joseph Jackson (1738) bought it, in 1741, for two thousand four hundred and
seventy-five pounds. How soon thereafter Capt. James Day (1733) took possession of
it is not known ; but the Memorial History of Boston, Vol. II., p. 466, says ; " Day kept
the Sun Tavern in 1753"; and the selectmen recorded in their books, under date of
Dec. 21, 1757, "On the 20*** Inst' Sent to Capt Day [1733] at the Sun Tavern one
private of the 40*** Regim' to Quarter & Billet." A picture, plan, and description of the
Sun Tavern are given in Rambles in Old Boston, by E. G. Porter.
The first meeting for the organization of Hollis Street Church was held Jan. 31,
1 731, at which James Day (1733) was present.
Capt. James Day (1733) died June 29, 1673.
Thomas Downe (1733)9 distiller, of Boston, son of Thomas and Mary Downe, was
born in Boston, Aug. 28, 1693. He married, Oct. 14, 1714, Anna Hill.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1733.
Joseph Dyar (1733); cooper, of Boston, son of Benjamin (1691) and Hannah
Dyar, was bom in Boston, Sept. 25, 1702. He married, Dec. 19, 1717, Lydia Haugh.
He was a scavenger of the town in 1733, a constable in 1746, and a culler of staves from
1746 to 1758, and from 1762 to 1774 inclusive.
He died prior to June 14, 1781, when his estate was advertised.*
John Endioott (1733), carpenter, of Boston, son of John and Mary Endicott, was
bom June 27, 1691. His father, a cooper, was warden of King's Chapel in 1698-9.
He married Rebecca Smith, of Boston, June 13, 1711. Capt. John (1733) was elected
constable of Boston in 1726, but, declining, paid the fine. He was fence- viewer from
1718 to 1720, 1724-5, and 1728; also from 1738 to May 14, 1742, when he was excused,
but was elected again in 1749. He served as measurer of boards and timber in 171 7,
1720, 1726, and 1 73 1. He was one of a committee chosen in 1741 to purchase wood
for the use of the town, and their report is given in the town records.
March 16, 1747, a committee, consisting of Col. John Hill, John Endicott (1733),
and Joshua Blanchard, was chosen to inquire after some suitable piece of ground at the
South End for a burial-place. The committee reported May 10, 1748 ; but its plan was
rejected by the town.
James Day (1733). Authority: Boston John Endicott (1733)* AuTHORmKs: New
Records. Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1879, p. 245; Boston
Joseph Dyar (1733). Authority: Boston Records.
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In the Annals of King's Chapel, by the late Rev. H. W, Foote, p. 521, are
extracts from the church ledger, by which it appears that the church paid John Endicott
(i733)> carpenter, one hundred and twenty pounds for repairing the church in 1740,
and five pounds additional for sundry jobs in 1 740-1.
He died Sept. 6, 1772.
Joseph FItoh (1733), of Boston, son of Benjamin and Mary Fitch, was born July
30, 1700. He married Margaret Clark, Jan. 15, 1718, and probably, second, March 30,
1732, Jerusha Boylston, daughter of Zabdiel Boylston. He was measurer of boards and
timber in 1723 and 1724, clerk of the market in 1744, and assessor from 1745 to 1750.
He was a member of a Boston military company, and became captain. He served as
fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1734, and was its lieutenant in 1741.
Zeohariah FItoh (1733). He was chosen constable of the town of Boston in 1725,
but declined to serve and paid the usual fine. He held the office of clerk of the market
in 1724 and 1736.
Thomas Gooding^ (i733)y of Boston, son of Nathaniel (1711) and Elizabeth
Goodwin, was bom in Boston, July 2, 1705. Thomas Goodwin (1733) married (i)
Abigail Gale, Oct. 9, 1729, and (2) Rebecca Chamberlin, Dec. 14, 1732. Ensign
Thomas Goodwin (1733) was elected clerk of the market, but declined. It was the only
town office to which he was elected. He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1734. He was a member of the company attached to the "Copper Engine" under
the town-house, in 1733.
John Grant (1733), carpenter, of Boston, son of John and Dorothy Grant, was bom
in Boston, Dec. 4, 1710. He married, Sept. 26, 1734, Elizabeth Curtis. Their son,
John, joined the Artillery Company in 1769. John Grant (1733) was elected viewer of
shingles, boards, etc., in 1747, and served until 1759, and also was collector of taxes
from 1747 to March, 1765, when he declined to serve longer. He was second sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1735.
Benjamin Hallowell (i733)> shipwright, of Boston, son of Benjamin and Mary
(Stocker) Hallowell, was born in Boston, Jan. 20, 1699. He married. May 20, 1722,
Rebecca Briggs, by whom, says Mr. Savage, he "had Benjamin, bom Feb. 2, 1725,
who was his Majesty's collector of customs in Boston, and who, by Mary Boylston
(married June 13, 1746), was father of Ward Nicholas Boylston, the liberal benefactor
of Harvard College, and of Sir Benjamin Hallowell, the admiral, distinguished for his
services and friendship with Lord Nelson."
Lieut. Benjamin Hallowell (1733) was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in
1734, and gained his title of lieutenant by service in the Boston militia. He gave thirty
pounds toward the erection of the new workhouse in 1735. He resided on Battery-
march Street, near his ship-yard. The latter was at the east comer of Milk Street and
Joseph Fitch (1733). Authority: Boston John Grant (1733)* Authority: Boston
Records. Records.
Thomas Qooding (1733). Authority: Bos- Benjamin Hallowell (i733)- Authority:
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Liberty Square, on the site of which stood, during the first half of this century, the
Commercial Coffee-House. That was superseded by Thorndike's building. He died
Jan. 30, 1773.*
Samuel Jackson (1733)9 son of Jeremiah and Hannah Jackson, of Boston, was bom
in Boston, March 10, 1707. He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1737.
Estate of a Samuel Jackson was advertised in Boston paper, March 5, 1778.
John Pecker (i733)-
Joseph Pomeroy (1733). He was constable of Boston in 1731.
Thomas Pratt (1733), of Boston, son of Thomas and Mary Pratt, was bom in
Boston, May 6, 1698, and married, April 27, 1721, Mary Floyd. He was first sergeant
of the Artillery Company in 1737. He was probably a brother of Samuel (1734), as
both belonged to Rumney Marsh. Thomas (1733) was fence-viewer in 1732, and sur-
veyor of highways in 1735. He was frequently appointed to aid in examining the
town lines.
William Salter (1733) was a store-keeper in Boston. He was active in the affairs
of the town. He held the office of constable in 1728; scavenger in 1729; was chosen
assessor in 1734, but declined, and held that office from 1738 to 1743 ; fireward in 1746 ;
selectman from 1744 to 1750, and, March 11 of the latter year, the town voted him
thanks for past services. For many years he had charge of the powder and powder-
house on the Common. He held this place from 1736 to his decease; for Mr. Drake
says, in his History of Boston, p. 749 : "In 1754, the Govemor appointed Mr. Michael
liOwell ' to be a keeper of the powder-house in this town,' in place of Capt. William
Salter [1733], deceased." He visited the public schools, with the clergy and selectmen,
while an assessor. March 25, 1735, he subscribed toward the erection of the new work-
house the sum of ten pounds, " to be paid in goods."
May 2, 1739, he made a written proposal to the town, viz. : For the sum of twenty
pounds he would plough the ground, and raise the Common, tuming the water down the
Common toward the powder-house, and prevent it from running down Winter Street.
He also proposed, for the above sum, to keep the gutter in repair for seven years from
date. The subject was referred to a committee, whose report is not given. He was
active in the militia of Boston, became captain of a Boston company in 1745, and was
fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1735.
The Boston Post- Boy notices his decease, thus : "Capt. William Salter [1733], ^^Pt
the powder-house, died Dec. 7, 1753."
Administration was granted on his estate in 1754.
Richard Saltonstall (1733), lawyer, of Haverhill, son of Richard and Mehitable
(Wainwright) Saltonstall, was bom in Haverhill, June 24, 1 703, and graduated at Har-
vard College in 1722. Though a lawyer by profession, he was a "scientific and practical
farmer." He was early interested in the military, and when twenty-six years old was
commissioned as colonel. At the age of thirty-three years he was appointed judge of
William Salter (1733)- Authoiutv: Boston Richard Saltonstall (1733). Authoritiks :
Records. Haverhill Records; Bond's Hist, of Watertown.
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the Superior Court. He held that office from Dec. 29, 1736, to Sept. 14, 1756,
when he resigned. He was one of his Majesty's councillors in 1743, 1744, and 1745.
He was chosen commander of the Artillery Company in 1737, and presided at the first
centennial celebration.
"Judge Saltonstall [1733] ^^^ chairman of the committee for settling the boundary
line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, which had always been in contention,
in 1737." One hundred and fifty years later (1887), it was still unsettled. " He was a
man of talents and learning ; was distinguished for generous and elegant hospitality, and
for his bounteous liberality to the poor. His address was polished, affable, and winning ;
his temper was gentle and benevolent, and he enjoyed the love and esteem of all."
He married, (i) Jan. 6, 1726, Abigail, daughter of Richard Waldron, of Dover;
(2) March 4, 1740, Mary, daughter of John Jekyll, of Boston; (3) Mary, daughter of
Hon. Elisha Cooke (1699).
Col. Saltonstall (1733) ^^^^ ^ct. 20, 1756, after a long illness, and in the fifty-fourth
year of his age.
Habijah Savage (1733), ^^ Boston, son of Lieut -Col. Habijah (1699) and Hannah
(Phillips) (Anderson) Savage, was bom Feb. 17, 1704. Thomas (1749) and Arthur
(1738) were brothers of Capt. Habijah (1733). The latter graduated at Harvard
College in 1723. Habijah Savage (1733) was elected constable in 1733, ^^^ ^^
excused. It seems to be the only town office to which he was elected.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1738.
Ebenezer Swan (1733), school-master, of Boston, son of Ebenezer and Elizabeth
Swan, of Cambridge, was bom in Cambridge, March 23, 1704. This family resided at
Menotomy. Mr. Paige, in the History of Cambridge, gives the family of Ebenezer
(1733)- By wife, Bathsheba, he had eight children. He died April 23, 1752, and his
wife died Aug. 31, 1793, aged eighty-four years.
Ebenezer Swan (1733) removed to Boston, and Aug. 16, 1738, appearing before
the selectmen, he petitioned " that Liberty may be Granted him to Open a School in
this Town, for Teaching Writing, Arithmetick and Merchants Accounts," which being
considered by them, " Voted That Liberty be Granted Accordingly."
John Symmes (1733), tailor, of Boston, son of Rev. Thomas and Elizabeth
(Blowers) Symmes, of Bradford, was born in Bradford, Feb. 4, 1705-6. Andrew,
brother of Lieut.-Col. John Symmes (1733), joined the Artillery Company in 1734.
His father. Rev. Thomas Symmes, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1720, and
his uncle, Rev. Thomas Blowers, in 17 17. Col. John (1733) became a member of the
Old South Church, Nov. 3, 1723.
He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1739, ensign in 1749, lieutenant
in 1752, and captain in 1755 and 1761. March 16, 1747, he was elected constable but
was excused. Lieut.-Col. Symmes (1733) was prominent in military matters in Boston,
passing through the various grades to that of major ; and, on the decease of Lieut.-Col.
Games (1733) of the Boston regiment, he was promoted to the vacancy, holding that
office until his decease, Feb. 23, 1764. He was buried with military honors, one com-
pany and the officers of the regiment preceding the corpse.
Habijah Savage (1733). Authority: Boston Records.
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Daniel Tucker (1733)^ of Boston, son of Richard and Bethiah Tucker, was born
Oct. 10, 1707, and married, March 5, 1729, Hannah Carey, daughter of James (1723),
and sister of Capt. Jonathan Carey ( 1 740) . He does not appear to have ever held any
office in the town nor in the ArtiUery Company. He died July 17, 1739, aged thirty- two
years, and was buried in Copp's HiU Burial-Ground.
Edward Vail (1733), baker, of Boston, son of Christopher, was born April 7, 1695.
He married Lydia Woods, March 3, 1714-5. Edward Vail (1733) was elected "hogg-
reeve" of Boston in 1725 and constable for 173 1. He was second sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1739. ^^ ^^^^ ^^ J^^X* ^749*
William Warner (1733) was a distiller in Boston. He married, May 16, 1723,
Mary Mountfort, daughter of John (1697), and granddaughter of Benjamin Mountfort
(1679). He was a constable of Boston in 1728, and May 25, 1735, g^^e ten pounds
towards the erection of the new workhouse. The only reference to him on the town
books is under date of -Sept 24, 1740, when " Mr. Sutton Byles informs that Mr. Warner
[1733], the distiller, by building a house at the South End, has obstructed a water-
course." He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1738. A William Warner
was captain of the ninth company in the First Massachusetts Regiment, at Louisburg,
in 1745.
Samuel Watts (1733), yeoman, of Chelsea, married (i) Elizabeth , who died
March 16, 1730, aged thirty-two years (gravestone at North Chelsea); and (2)
Hannah Hough, published Oct. 19, 173 1. He was elected a fence- viewer for that part
of Boston called Rumney Marsh, now Chelsea, in 17 18 and 1721, and was a surveyor of
highways in 1722. From 17 19 to 1740, he was selected about once in two years to run
the lines between Boston and Lynn, or Maiden, to see, probably, if the bounds had been
disturbed.
July 3, 1728, he petitioned the selectmen for a "Tavernars or Innholders" license
at Winnisimmet, which petition was approved and the license was granted. He kept the
Winnisimmet Tavern for a year and a half, when, Feb. 18, 1729, he added to his duties
that of ferryman, by leasing for seven years the Winnisimmet Ferry, at a rent of twenty
pounds per annum. It is to be hoped that he made shorter voyages than his fellow-
ferryman of fifty years afterward, who was one hour ferrying Marquis Chastellux from
Winnisimmet to Mylne Point, making seven tacks from shore to shore. In 1737, Sept. 7,
the ferry lease was exchanged with the selectmen " for its counterpart." The charges
were so small that no one seemed desirous of leasing the ferry, and Aug. 26, 1741, the
ferry being still in Mr. Watts*s (1733) care, the selectmen called him before them, and
he said " he did not expect to pay any rent to the town for the ferry, since his lease
expired." The ferry does not seem to have been re-leased, and Mr. Watts (1733) paid
no rent Jan. 31, 1757, the selectmen made a "Memo." in their minutes, viz. : to deter-
mine whether Capt. Watts (1733) shall be prosecuted for the rent of Winnisimmet Ferry.
It does not seem to have been determined.
He prospered abundantly. In 1736 and later, he was surety in the sura of five
Daniel Tucker (1733). Authority : Boston William Warner (1733). Authority: Bos-
Records. ton Records.
Edward Y«ll (1733). Authority: Boston Samuel Wati8 (1733). Authorities: Bos-
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hundred pounds for the collector of taxes at Rumney Marsh. Sept. 21, 1737, ^^ ^"^^
one of a committee to address " the Great and General Court for relief in the pay of
members of the Honorable House of Representatives." ^
The French, to the number of about one thousand persons, were forced from their
homes in Nova Scotia and assigned to settle in Massachusetts. The General Court
appointed a committee to superintend their dispersion among the people of the colony.
Samuel Watts (1733) was chairman of this committee.
The inhabitants of Rumney Marsh (Chelsea) assembled, by virtue of an act passed
Jan. 8, 1739, to organize a new town on the first Monday of March, 1739. Samuel Watts
('733) was chosen moderator, and for thirty years was the most prominent man of the
town. He was elected to the Legislature several terms, and in 1741 was elected speaker
of the House of Representatives, but he was negatived by the Governor. He was
elected a member of the council for twenty- two successive years, from 1742 to 1763.
April 6, 1748, he was appointed justice of the inferior Court of Common Pleas, in place
of Anthony Stoddard, deceased, and held that position until his death. He was
appointed justice of the peace June 28, 1734. He was identified with the military, and
became an officer in the Suffolk Regiment. The Artillery Company, not unmindful of
that ability, judgment, and energy by which he passed from the scow ferry-boat to the
council chamber, honored him and itself by electing Capt. Samuel Watts (1733) ensign
in 1735 ^°^ captain in 1742.
Hon. Samuel Watts (1733) died March 5, 1770, and was buried from the boose of
Hon. Benjamin Kent, in Boston.
Jacob WendeR (1733), merchant, of Boston, the ninth child of John and Elizabeth
Wendell, was bom in Albany, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1691. Jacob Wendell (1733) was placed,
while in his minority, under the care of Mr. John Mico (1702), an eminent merchant
in Boston, and was trained up to mercantile business. He afterwards became settled in
Boston as a merchant, and was very prosperous. He was highly respected in the town
and province, and, in addition to many other offices, he was repeatedly employed by the
government in the negotiating of treaties and in exchange of prisoners with the Indians.
He married, Aug. 12, 17 14, Sarah Oliver, a daughter of Dr. James Oliver, of Cam-
bridge. The sons of Col. Jacob (1733) and Sarah (Oliver) Wendell were Jacob, John
Mico, and Oliver.
Judge Oliver Wendell, the youngest son, married Mary Jackson, and had Sarah, who
married Rev. Abiel Holmes, and they were the parents of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Margaret, the twelfth child, married William Phillips (1762), whose son, Hon. John
Phillips, was the first mayor of the city of Boston.
Jacob Wendell (1733). Authorities: Bos- and Women with a Violin at A Tarern Dancing
ton Records; MS.of Judge Charles LeriWoodbiuy; and makeing Merry, upon Our Ents the house
Boston GageOg, Sept. 14, 1 761; New Eng. Hist, and the Young Women Fled, we took Possession of the
Gen. Reg., 1854. Room, have the Fidler and the Young Men with us
"[Oct. 1,1750.] Haveing an Invitation from the with the Keg of Sugard Dram, we where very
Gentlemen to Dine at Mr Sheppard's, went Accord- Merry, from thence went to Mr Jacob Wendells
ingly, where was a company of ab* 40 gentlemen, [1733] where we where Obliged to Drink Punch
after haveing Dined in a very Elegant manner upon and Wine, and abt 5 in the moms made our Excit
Turtle, &c. Drank about the Toasts, and Sang a and to Bed.** — yournal of Capt, Fratuis GoeM,
Number of Songs, and where Exceeding Merry untill 1746-50, in New Eng. Hist, and Gen, Reg.^
3 a clock in the Morning, from whence Went upon January , 1870.
the Rake, Going Past the Commons in Our way * Report of Boston Rec. Com., VoL XII., pp.
Home, Surprised a Compy Country Young Men 177, 178.
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Col. Wendell (1733) possessed a handsome estate in Oliver Street, where, after
the destructive fire of 1760, he built a brick house. Since the incorporation of the
city, a street leading from Oliver Street, and passing by his place, was named Wendell
Street. His residence, however, was on School Street, opposite King's Chapel, where he
died Sept. 7, 1761, aged seventy years.
The capability of Col. Wendell (1733), and the respect in which he was held by his
townsmen, appear from the various duties with which he was intrusted. He was elected
one of the following committees, viz. : to project a scheme for regulating a market,
1732 ; to compute the cost of the proposed market, 1733 ; to oppose the erection of a
new county, out of Suffolk and Middlesex counties, before the General Court, 1733 > ^^
assign places in the town for building markets, 1733 ; to select the best places for fortifi-
cations, 1733; to prepare gun-carriages and necessary utensils, 1733; to erect market
houses, 1734 ; to prepare laws for the regulation of porters on the town docks, 1734 ; to
erect a workhouse, 1737; to visit public schools, 1738, 1741, 1745, 1747, 1749, 1750,
1751, 1753, 1757, 1758; to prevent shooting of pigeons from the tops of houses, and
soldiers from firing guns in the streets, 1740; to consider what repairs on the almshouse
are necessary, 1741 ; to wait on his Excellency and urge necessary measures to protect
coasting seamen, bringing wood to Boston, from impressment by his Majesty's ships-of-
war in the harbor, 1741 ; to return thanks to Peter Faneuil, Esq., for his gift to the town ;
to consider necessary fortifications, purchase of timber, and the sinking of vessels in the
channel, 1745 and 1746; to wait on the captain-general in regard to better defences,
1745 and 1746; to obtain twelve gun-carriages, 1746; to regulate Faneuil Hall Market,
1747 ; to consider the petition of King's Chapel for additional ground eastward, 1747 ;
to consider the petition of Middlecott Cooke, 1 749 ; to consider and report on additional
assistance in the South Writing-School, and on an allowance for supplying the scholars
with ink, 1753.
He was elected a constable of Boston in 17 17, and auditor of the treasurer's
accounts in 1728 and 1732. He served as an overseer of the poor in 1729-30, and
from 1733 to 1756 inclusive, making a service of twenty-six years. March 10, 1757, the
town voted that " the thanks of the town be and hereby is given to the Hon. Jacob
Wendell Esq, for" his faithful service as overseer of the poor. March 20, 1734, the
town voted him thanks for his donation of fifty pounds towards erecting markets, and in
1735 he gave the town one hundred pounds toward the erection of a workhouse. It was
on his proposition, in 173S, that the town of Boston was first divided into twelve wards,
the boundaries of which are given, as reported by him, in the Boston town records as
printed by the record commissioners, 1729-42.
May 7, 1733, CoL Wendell (1733) made a motion in town meeting concerning the
waste lands in the province. A petition was prepared, signed by the selectmen, and
presented to the General Court, whereupon the latter granted to the town of Boston
three tracts of land, each six miles square, of the unappropriated land of the province,
for townships. Sept. 21, 1737, these townships were sold by the selectmen at public
auction, one of which was bought by Col. Wendell (1733) for thirteen hundred and
twenty pounds.
He was one of the council from 1734 to 1760 inclusive ; was appointed special
justice of the Court of Common Pleas, Dec. 29, 1 736, and a justice of the peace, Aug.
28, 1729, and Dec. 29, 1731.
"At the great fire in Boston," in 1760, says Mr. Whitman (1810), "he was a great
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sufferer. Large collections were made in other provinces to aid the sufferers. He
refused any part of the contributions. Upon a final dividend among the sufferers, it was
found that there was about sixty pounds left, which could not easily be divided. It
was appropriated to purchase for his daughter, Margaret, an eight-day clock, etc."
Col. Wendell (1733) was lieutenant-colonel of the Boston regiment in 1733-5,
colonel in 1736, and was continued in the latter office until 1743. He was captain of
the Artillery Company in 1735 and 1745, and remained a prominent member until his
decease. He died Sept. 7, 1761, and was buried in his family tomb in the King's
Chapel ground. The officers of the regiment walked in procession before the corpse,
though he was not in commission when he died. The inventory of his real estate
amounted to nearly twelve thousand pounds.
The following obituary appeared in the Boston Gazette oi Sept. 14, 1761 : —
"Died here, the Hon. Jacob Wendell, Esq. [1733], who for many years was Overseer
of the Poor, Colonel of the Regiment, one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, and
Council. As a merchant he was early distinguished, not only by the largeness of his
dealings, but also by his probity and honor, which soon created him an extensive repu-
tation in the commercial world ; and, as he had many opportunities of employing the
poor, encouraging the industrious tradesman, and advancing those who were entering
upon the world, so no man could improve such opportunities with greater pleasure. The
indigent and distressed were often and largely relieved by his alms. With great cheer-
fulness he aided every project for the common good.
" His family remember, with the tenderest feelings, how much he endeared himself
in every domestic relation. His friends cannot forget his openness of heart, his readi-
ness to oblige, the freedom and cheerfulness which appeared at his hospitable board.
Through a long course of years, he gave a constant and exemplary attendance upon all
the offices of Christian piety, expressing upon all occasions a regard for everything
relating to it."
John Wendell (1733), merchant, of Boston, son of Abraham and Katrina (DeKey)
Wendell, and nephew of Col. Jacob Wendell (1733), was born in Albany, N. Y., in 1703,
and was baptized in the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, May 2 of that year. He
was educated in Albany, but when young removed with his parents to Boston, where
his father died in 1734. He soon engaged in mercantile affairs, and in due time formed
a partnership with his uncle, Jacob (1733), under the title, Jacob Wendell & Co., and
did an extensive business with foreign ports. The large wholesale warehouse of the
firm was located on Merchants Row, which at that time was the commercial centre of
the East India trade. The firm suffered greatly by the fire, March 20, 1760, which was
so destructive to Boston, sustaining losses from which it was difficult to recover.
Col. Wendell (1733) held few public positions. When elected constable in Boston,
in 1729, he paid the usual fine rather than accept the office. In 1746, he was one of
the committee selected to visit the public schools, and was appointed a justice of the
peace Feb. 7, 1752. He donated. May 25, 1735, thirty pounds towards the erection of
a workhouse, " wherein to employ the idle and indigent belonging to the town." He
was colonel of the Boston regiment, ensign of the Artillery Company in 1734, and its
captain in 1740.
John Wendell (1733). Authorities: Boston Records; MS. of Judge Charles Levi Woodbury;
New Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg., 1858.
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Col. Wendell (1733) "was a citizen of high standing and respectability, and was
much interested in the advancement of colonial affairs. He was repeatedly commis-
sioned in the military, and was a field-officer at the time of his decease." His mansion
stood, in 1760, upon the comer of Queen, now Court, and Treamont — Tremont — streets,
facing upon the latter.
He married, Nov. 10, 1724, Elizabeth Quincy, second daughter of Hon. Edmund
Quincy, of Braintree. Edmund Quincy, Jr., married, in 1725, Eliza Wendell, sister of
Col. John (1733). Upon the death of his first wife. Col; WendeU (1733) married,
in 1 75 1, Mercy Skinner, of Marblehead. He died Dec. 15, 1762.
The late Jacob Wendell, of Portsmouth, wrote in regard to Col. John Wendell's
(1733) residence : "My grandfather's house in Boston was at the head of Prison Lane,
next to old Deacon Henchman's, at the comer, going to the Common, by Capt. Emery's
estate on Tremont Street. Deacon Henchman's house was later occupied by Rev.
S. K. Lathrop. The prison, as is well remembered by many of the present generation,
stood upon the present site of the Court House, and the part of Court Street extending
by the front of the prison, from Washington Street to Tremont, was called Prison Lane."
Isaac White (1733) was a distiller in Boston. He was third sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1733. Capt. Isaac White (1733) for over thirty years was very
prominent in the town of Boston, In 1728, he was elected a constable, but paid the
usual fine, declining to serve. He was a measurer of lumber in 1732; overseer of the
poor from 1740 to 1742 inclusive; fireward in 1732, and 1746-50; tithing-man in 1747 ;
viewer of lumber from 1753 ^^ ^759 inclusive,~and assessor from 1755 to 1759 inclusive.
He lived on Charter Street, where he had a licensed retail shop in 1738 and in 1749.
Selectmen's records, Nov. 15, 1749: "Capt Steel informs the persons who have lately
purchased Mr. Isaac Whites [1733] distill house at the North End, they have made
an encroachment on the town's land there." In 1738, he is called "Mr."; in 1740,
"Lieut."; but afterward, for nearly twenty years, "Capt." April 18, 1740, the select-
men ordered Capt. William Salter (1733), keeper of the powder-house, to deliver one
barrel of gunpowder to Capt. Edward Tyng, and another to Lieut. Isaac White (1733),
" to scale the guns," etc.
March 15, 1733, when the committee on fortifications, of which Col. Thomas Fitch
(1700) was chairman, was requested to draw and present a plan of the proposed forti-
fications (plan given in Boston town records. City Document No. 66, pp. 64, 65), a
committee, consisting of Jacob Wendell (i733)> James Bowdoin, Col. Estes Hatch
(1711), Isaac White (1733), and John Checkley, was chosen to prepare gun-carriages
and everything necessary for mounting the cannon belonging to the town.
In March, 1734-5, as it was desired to plant guns on the end of Long Wharf, a
committee, of which Isaac White (1733) was one, reported that the wharf was much
decayed, worm-eaten, etc., and "the end of the wharf was encumbered by a Crane
house thereon," etc.; whereupon Thomas Fitch (1700), on account of himself and
associates, proprietors of Long Wharf, promised that the end of Long Wharf should be
speedily put in proper condition to plant guns there.
Mr. White (1733) was a member of the committee which erected the fortifications
of the town as proposed. Five of the seven members of that committee were members
of the Artillery Company. In March, 1734, he was one of a committee — Capt. Timothy
, Itaao White (1733}. Authority: Boston Records.
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Clarke (1702), chairman — to view, consider, and report what streets stand most jn
need of paving. In 1741, Capt. White (1733) was chairman of a committee for supply-
ing the town with wood, and of another to view the almshouse and report on the repairs
necessary. His reports, involving large expenditures by the town, were adopted.
The fall of Louisburg in 1745 — a cause of great rejoicing in Boston — was a
serious blow to France. The town of Boston was in constant alarm, fearing an attack by
way of retaliation, and the French men-of-war were a constant menace along the coast
March 10, 1745-6, Mr. Isaac White (1733) moved in town meeting that "the select-
men be desired to wait on his Excellency the captain-general, desiring of him that
three vessels may be purchased, in order to be sunk in such places in the channel as
shall be thought best in case the town should be attacked by an enemy." The various
projects for the town's additional defences, viz., repairing South Battery, erection of
another powder-house, purchase of timber, and sinking of three or more vessels, were
referred to John Fayerweather, Isaac White (1733), Col. John HiU, Col. WendeU (1733),
and Samuel Welles. The above, with Col. William Downe (17 16), were appointed "to
wait upon his ExceUency the captain-general, to ask his liberty to view the batteries, and
see what stores and repairs are needed, etc." The committee was authorized to get twelve
additional gun-carriages, to obtain the consent of the captain-general " to do the several
things mentioned," and the sum of six thousand pounds was voted to defray the
expenses. During these months of alarm and of extraordinary expense, Capt Isaac White
(1733) stands a prominent figure.
William Williams (1733) married Miriam Tyler, Sept 27, 1733. He was chosen
constable of Boston in 1733, but paid the fine rather than serve, and was scavenger in
1735. William Williams (1733) was one of the original members of the West Church,
organized Jan. 3, 1736-7, "coming from the First Church in Cambridge."
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1736.
His name does not occur afterwards in Boston Records, and probably he is the
William Williams who appears a citizen of Pittsfield, Mass., in 1745. He raised a com-
pany of men among the Berkshire Hills, for Louisburg, but was not permitted to
command them. In June foUowing, more troops were wanted, and Capt Williams was
called for. In six days he reported to the Governor in Boston, with seventy -four men,
and was commissioned lieutenant-colonel of the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment, in the
expedition to Louisburg.
Mr. WiUiams (1733) graduated at Harvard CoUege in 1729; was judge of probate
and of the Common Pleas Court In 1747, he was appointed subcommissary. He is
called elsewhere in the records of the Company, "William, Jr. [1733]."
He died in 1784.
" A List of Soldiers under the fine of 1/ per diem.
"William Brattle [1729], Sampson Salter [1729], Samuel Adams [1729], Joshua
Cheever [1732], Edward Bromfield Jun. [1732], Thomas Hubbard [1732], William Rand
[1732], Josiah Carter [1732], Thomas Baker [1732], Caleb Lyman [1732], John Wen-
dell [1733], Ezekiel Cheever [1733], John Endicott [1733], John Cames [1733], Henry
William William* (1733). Avtiioiiit^es; Boston Records; ^tvr Eng. Hist, and Gen. Reg^
1371, p. 261.
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Beny [i733]» Thomas Gooding [1733], William Salter [1733], John Grant [i733]>
WiUiam Williams [1733], Benjamin Clark [1733], John Symmes [1733], James Day
[i733]> Edward Vail [1733], Ephraim Copeland [1733], Samuel Jackson [1733],
Richard Saltonstall [1733], Ebenezer Swan [1733], John Codman [1733], Benjamin
Hallowell [1733], Isaac White [1733], Habijah Savage [1733]."
The record of the Artillery Company for 1733 is as follows : —
" 1733. Memo. April 2. This day being the day appointed by Charter for the
Exercise of the honorable Artillery Company, it proving imseasonable weather, was put
by, according to said Charter, to the friday following and being under arms, the Company
proceeded to vote for a minister to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon, and the
Rev*d Mr. Nathaniel Appleton of Cambridge was chosen. Voted, that the present com-
mission officers of this Company, with the field officers & Maj. William Brattle [1729]
be a committee to request it of him.
"June 4, 1733. Whereas there is not money sufficient in the Clerk's hands to defray
the necessary charges of the Company ; Voted, that the Clerk of this Company receive
of Col. Thomas Fitch [1700], out of the Company's money in his hands, the sum of
Fifteen pounds. Voted, that the present Commission officers, with those to be now
elected, and the field officers of the Regiment, be a Committee to give the thanks of the
Company to the Rev*d Mr. Nathaniel Appleton for the Sermon preached to them
this day.
"October i. Voted, there be a Committee Chosen to wait on the hon*ble Col.
Thomas Fitch [1700] to receive of him what money he has of this Company's in his hands,
and to give him a discharge for the same. The gentlemen chosen were Capt. WiUiam Downe
[1716], Capt. Daniel Henchman [1712], and Capt. Daniel Goffe [1712] ; and they give
to him the thanks of the Company for his good services in said affair ; and that the said
Committee pay the charges of the Company, and make report of their doings at the
training in May next.
"October i, 1733. Voted, that the Commission officers of this Company for the
time being, with the Clerk, shall have full power to excuse any Person that has any
reasonable excuse to make for their non-appearance."
Rev. Nathaniel Appleton,^ son of Hon. John Appleton, and grandson of President
Rogers, of Harvard College, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1733. He was
bom at Ipswich, Dec. 9, 1693. He graduated at Harvard College in 1712, and
married, in 1719-20, Margaret, daughter of Rev. Henry Gibbs, of Watertown. Rev. Mr.
Appleton was ordained pastor of the church in Cambridge, Oct. 9, 17 17, and continued
in that office more than sixty-six years. He was a feUow of the Corporation of Harvard
College from 1717 to 1779. In 1771, his alma mater conferred on him the degree of
doctor of divinity, an honor never before bestowed by that college, except on President
Mather, about eighty years previously. Dr. Appleton died Feb. 9, 1784, aged ninety
years and two months.
* Pai^s Hist, of Cunbridge, p. 482.
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The officers elected were: Samuel Sewall (1720), captain; Daniel
lV9^"C^Goffe (1712), lieutenant; John Wendell (1733), ensign. Nathan
' ^* ^ Cheever (1733) was first sergeant; Benjamin Hallowell (1733), second
sergeant; Thomas Gooding (1733), third sergeant; Joseph Fitch (1733), fourth ser-
geant, and Bartholomew Gedney (1726), clerk.
In 1734, the following committee was chosen to have full charge of the erection of
the proposed fortifications, viz.: "Hon. Elisha Cooke Esq. [1699], Edward Hutch-
inson Esq. [1702], Edward Winslow Esq. [1700], Capt. Jeffery Bedgood, Messrs. John
Checkley, Isaac White [1733] and Ebenezer Thornton [1716]."
Jime 25, 1734, the petition of William Parkman (171 1) and others, for liberty to
lay down ways at the lower end of North Street, for the landing of passengers from
Winnisimmet, and to maintain the same for thirty years, was granted.
The selectmen arranged for a visitation to the schools, June 18, 1734. They invited
five ministers and the following persons : Hon. Adam Winthrop (1692), Edward Hutch-
inson (1702), Joseph Wadsworth, Ezekiel Lewis (1707), Esqs., and Capt Nathaniel
Cimningham (1720).
Two of the three collectors of taxes chosen Oct 31, 1734, were members of the
Artillery Company, viz.: William Rand (1732), who gave a bond for nine thousand
seven hundred and ten pounds, and Daniel Pecker (1720), who gave a bond for eight
thousand one hundred pounds.
The erection of markets in the north, middle, and south sections of the town, which
had been successfully opposed for several years, was finally settled in 1734. It was
decided, by a vote of five hundred and seventeen for and three hundred and ninety-nine
against the project, to build them, and the town appropriated seven hundred pounds for
that purpose. This sum was intrusted to a committee chosen March 12, 1733-4, to
" think of, and assign, Three suitable Places for Erecting Markets, the Cost and Charge
thereof, and how to be defrayed; and make Report." The committee consisted of
Thomas Fitch (1700), Edward Hutchinson (1702), Thomas Palmer (1702), Jacob
Wendell (1733)1 ^^^ Nathaniel Cunningham (1720). The committee was subsequently
enlarged by the addition of James Watson, Francis Willoughby, and John Steel, clerks
of the markets. The three places designated for the markets were, at the North End,
" upon the open space before and about the Old North Meeting-house " ; in the middle
of the town, " on the Town's ground, or open space on the Town dock or wharf, com-
monly called Dock Square," and at the South End, " in Orange Street, over against the
house and land of Mr. Thomas Downe [1733]."
In 1 740, the middle market building having '^ been Demolished and pulled down,"
the selectmen received a petition from Thomas Palmer (1702), Edward Hutchinson
(1702), and three hundred and forty-one others, to warn a town meeting to see if the
people would accept Mr. Peter Faneuil's offer to " Erect and Build a noble and compleat
Structure " for a market.
The members who joined the Artillery Company in 1734 were: Matthew Barnard,
John Bennett, John Chandler, Jr., Gear Coffin, Joseph Dwight, Daniel Epes, Jr., Elnathan
Jones, Samuel Pratt, Andrew Symmes, Nathaniel Thayer.
Matthew Barnard (i734)> carpenter, of Boston, son of John (1677), and grandson
of Matthew (1660), was bom June 17, 1694. He was a constable of Boston in 1733, a
Matthew Barntfd (1734)- AuT|ioRiTy: Bostop Jlccprds,
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fence-viewer in 1735, and from 1736 to 1744 inclusive was a viewer of shingles and
a measurer of boards and timber. He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1740.
John Bennett (1734)^ hatter, of Boston, son of Capt. John Bennett, was bom in
Boston, March 31, 1704. He married Mary Young, April 7, 1725. He was elected
scavenger in Boston in 1 731, and from 1736 to 1741 inclusive, except 1739, and was
constable in 1743. His father, Capt. John, resided on Orange Street. Ensign John
(1734) was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1740, and its ensign in 1750.
John Chandler, Jr. (i734)> lawyer, of Worcester, son of Hon. John Chandler
(1725), was bom in New London, Conn., Oct 18, 1693. He married, (i) Oct. 23^
1 7 16, Hannah Gardiner, of the Isle of Wight. She died Jan. 5, 1738-9, in Worcester,
Mass. He married, (2) Jan. 28, 1739-40, Sarah Clarke, daughter of Timothy Clarke
(1702). John Chandler (1734) was early employed as a surveyor of land. He sur-
veyed the town of Pomfret, Conn., and made a plat thereof which is yet preserved in
the office of the town clerk. At a meeting of the proprietors, April 10, 17 18, it was
"voted that John Chandler Jun. [1734] lay out Maj. Fitch's [1700] 1080 [acres]." In
1 7 14, the commissioners employed two surveyors, one of whom was John Chandler
(1734), to nm the line between Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 1728, he surveyed
'*the land-hiU at Tautousq," — four miles square, — granted to John Winthrop, Jr., in
1644 — now Sturbridge, Mass. In 1728, he was appointed and confirmed a coroner for
Sutfolk County. When Worcester County was formed he moved to Worcester; was
moderator of the town meeting there in 1733, and frequently afterwards. ^
He represented the town of Woodstock in the Legislature of Massachusetts Bay,
and afterward was representative for the town of Worcester from 1732 to 1735, from
1737 to 1740, and from 1742 to 1753, and was town treasurer from 1741 to 1752.
When the courts were established in Worcester County, in 1 731, he was appointed clerk
of all the courts there, and held that office until 1754. He was registrar of probate until
1754; registrar of deeds until 1762. On the 19th of April, 1754, John Chandler, Esq.
(i734)> was appointed judge of the court, and in May, 1757, became chief-justice.
He was one of the delegates commissioned by Gov. Shirley, in June, 1754, to meet
in Albany, for the purpose of holding an interview with the Indians of the Five Nations
and making them presents, and of concerting measures for a union of all the British-
American colonies. "This was the germ of that congress of the colonies that resulted
in the union of the States, twenty-two years afterwards."
Mr. Lincoln, in his History of Worcester, says of him : " On the decease of his
father he succeeded to the higher offices of judge, colonel, and councillor. His talents
were rather brilliant and showy than solid and profound. With manners highly popular,
he possessed a cheerful and joyous disposition, indulging in jest and hilarity, and exer-
cised liberal hospitality. While judge of probate he kept open table, coxirt days, for the
widows and orphans who were brought to his tribimal by concerns of business."
The Old South Church of Worcester, Mass., owns a communion service, a portion
of which has been in continuous service nearly a hundred and fifty years. It bears the
inscription, "Ye gift of Colonel John Chandler [1734] of ye Church of Christ in
Worcester, 1737."
John Bennett (1734)* Authority: Boston Records.
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The Boston News-Letter of Aug. 12, 1762, says : —
"Worcester, Aug. 10, 1762. Saturday the 7*** inst departed this life, the Hon. John
Chandler, Esq. [1734], of Worcester, in the 69^ year of his age, eldest son of Hon.
John Chandler [1725], late of Woodstock, deceased. He left a sorrowful widow, two
sons, five daughters and forty-two grandchildren. . . .
" In his youthful days he was employed in Treasury's office in this Province and
in the Secretary's office in Connecticut ; and, being blessed with a sprightly genius, soon
was introduced into public life ; and a great number of years represented the town of
Woodstock at the General Court of the Province. Upon the County of Worcester being
erected, he, at the request and demand of the people of said County, removed from
Woodstock to Worcester, where he was immediately chosen representative of said town
and for a number of years continued such, until he was chosen one of His Majesty's
Coimcil, of which he was one until his death, notwithstanding his repeated desire to
resign. He was the oldest member of the General Court and was always held in high
esteem by both Houses for his capacity, aptness, dispatch and faithfulness for his assist-
ance in public affairs. He was Clerk of the Superior Court and Court of Sessions in said
County until he was appointed one of the Pleas, and was Registrar of Probate until he
was appointed Judge, aU of which offices he executed with general approbation."
He resided in Worcester, near the spot where Hon. Edward Earle resided in 1877,
on the east side of Summer Street. His remains were entombed on the Common in
Worcester, where the mortal remains of many of his name and kindred have been
gathered in the same tomb. This cemetery has been abandoned as a place of burial,
and the monuments covered up over each grave, and there remains no sign of it ever
having been a resting-place of the dead, but the handsome monument to Col. Timothy
Bigelow. The tomb of the Chandlers is among the trees, about six rods east-northeast
of the Bigelow monument
A portrait of Mr. Chandler, by Smibert, in the possession of Mrs. Franklin Dexter,
of Beverly, Mass., represents him " dressed in single-breasted gray coat, black cuffs and
buttons, powdered wig, white muslin neck-cloth, holding in his left hand a book." Mrs.
Dexter has also a portrait of Mrs. Chandler, by the same artist.*
He was captain of the Artillery Company in 1736.
Gear Coflln (i 734)9 mariner, of Boston, son of Nathaniel and Damaris (Gayer) Coffin,
of Nantucket, was bom in Boston, May 24, 1709. His given name. Gear, is probably a
corruption of Gayer, his mother's name. His name, as recorded at Charlestown, is
"Gayer." He married. May 10, 1733, Rebecca Parker.
"Gayer" Coffin (1734) was sworn as a hog-reeve of Boston in 1734, and was
clerk's assistant of the ArtiUery Company in 1735. He succeeded his brother, William,
as " tavemkeeper " of the " Bunch of Grapes."
Joseph D wight (1734)^ lawyer, of Hatfield, son of Henry Dwight, and nephew of
Seth Dwight (1702), of Boston, was bom Oct. 16, 1703, and graduated at Harvard
College in 1722. He married, Aug. 11, 1726, Mary Pynchon, daughter of Col. John
Pynchon, of Springfield. Col. Dwight (1734) resided at Cambridge for some years, —
from 1723 to 1 731, — where he was engaged in trade ; but afterwards he moved to Brook-
field, Mass., where he practised law for twenty-two years, — from 1 731 to 1753, — and
I The foregoing sketch^of Col. Chandler (1734) is taken from the admirable work concerning the
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was elected eleven times as a representative of the town in the General Court, or to the
council of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay. He was councillor from 1742 to 1746, and
was elected speaker of the House of Representatives, May 31, 1749. In 1752, he
removed to Stockbridge to act as a trustee of " the Indian schools," and remained there
all the time that Rev. Jonathan Edwards was there as a missionary. In 1758, he resided
at Upper Sheffield (Great Barrington), and March 14 of that year was elected a select-
man of the town. Nov. 7, 1759, ^^ ^^ moderator of the parish meeting, and issued
the call to the citizens which resulted in the formation of Great Barrington. Jan. 4,
1753* h® was appointed a justice of the Court of Common Pleas for Hampshire County,
and held that office until Juije 24, 1761, when, on the formation of Berkshire County, he
was transferred to the court of the new county. He held the latter office from 1761 to
1765, or until his decease. He had previously been a judge of the Court of Common
Pleas for Worcester County, having been appointed to that position Oct 5, 1739, on the
resignation of Hon. John Chandler (1725). He was appointed justice of the peace for
Worcester County, June 30, 1731, and March i, 1743-4; for Hampshire County, Jan. 4,
i7S3> ^^^ ^or Berkshire County, June 24, 1761.
He was identified with the military, filling the various positions from private to
colonel. Feb. 28, 1744, he was commissioned colonel of the train of artillery in the
Louisburg expedition. Feb. 20, 1745,^ he was promoted to be brigadier-general by Gov.
Shirley, when on the expedition against Cape Breton. In 1756, he led a brigade of
Massachusetts militia to Lake Champlain, to reduce Ticonderoga, at which time he built
Fort Massachusetts.
" His personal appearance was vpry fine. He was dignified in his gait and bearing
and had great urbanity in his manners. He was an upright judge and an exemplary pro-
fessor of the religion of his fathers. . . . No man in civil life was more esteemed in the
county. ... He was a man of singular veracity ; and all who knew him spoke of his
virtues with enthusiasm."
Mrs. Mary (Pynchon) Dwight died March 29, 1751, and Gen. Joseph Dwight
(1734) married, in August, 1752, Mrs. Abigail Sergeant, widow of Rev. John Sergeant,
who had been a devout and successful missionary among the Stockbridge Indians.
Gen. Dwight (1734) died June 19, 1765, aged sixty-two years, having been, at
the age of forty years, in 1743, commander of the Military Company of the Massa-
chusetts Bay.
Daniel Epes, Jr. (1734), son of Daniel and Hannah Epes, was bom in Boston,
Nov. 8, 1 7 10. He does not appear to be again mentioned in the records of Boston.
Mr. Whitman (1810) says Daniel Epes, Jr. (1734), was a son of Capt. Daniel (1706).
If so, he was bom in Salem, Oct. 28, 1679 ; married, in May, 1704, Hannah Higginson,
and was fifty-five years of age when he joined the ArtiUery Company. Daniel Epes,
Jr. (1734), was probably a grandson of Hon. Daniel Epes (1706). There were four
persons in Salem and Boston by the name of Daniel Epes, between 1675 and 171 1.
Daniel Epes, Jr. (1734), was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1735.
EInathan Jones (1734). He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1737.
' The Dwight Genealogy, Vol. II., p. 626, con- called then as now, 'The Ancient and Honorable
tains this erroneous statement : '* In the attack upon Company of Artillery of Boston.' " From that ex-
Louisburgh, in 1745, he was second in general com- cellent work the above sketch has been derived,
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Samuel Pratt (1734), tanner, son of Thomas and Mary Pratt, was bom in Boston,
Jan. 27, 1703. He was hog-reeve at Rumney Marsh (Boston) in 1729, constable in
1 731, and fence -viewer in 1736. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company
in 1739, ensign in 1748, and lieutenant in 1753, "during which year," says Mr. Whit-
man (1810), "he probably died."
Andrew Symmes (1734), joiner, of Boston, son of Rev. Thomas and Elizabeth
(Blowers) Symmes, was bom May 20, 1704. His brother, Lieut.-Col. John Symmes,
joined the Artillery Company in 1733. Andrew (1734) was first sergeant of the Artillery
Company in 1741. The only town office he ever held was that of viewer of lumber, to
which he was elected from 1745 to 1769 inclusive, except he was elected constable in
1740. His father. Rev. Thomas, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1720, and
his uncle. Rev. Thomas Blowers, of Beverly, in 17 17.
Nathaniel Thayer (1734), leather-dresser, of Boston, son of Cornelius and Lydia
Thayer, of Boston, was bom July 17, 17 10, and married. May 8, 1733, Ruth Eliot.
Nathaniel (1734) was a nephew of Zechariah Thayer (1722). He was an officer of the
town in 1737 and 1744, clerk of the market in 1740 and 1747, and constable for eight
years, between 1743 and 1765 ; also, clerk of the Artillery Company in 1739 and 1740,
and first sergeant in 1742. He died Dec. 28, 1768, aged fifty-nine years.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1734 is as follows : —
"1734, April I. Being under arms, the Company made choice of the Rev'd Mr.
Joshua Gee of Boston to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon, and that the present
commission officers, with the field officers of the Regiment and Colo. Edw^ Hutchin-
son [1702], be a Committee to request it of him.
" May 6. Being under arms. The Committee appointed to acquaint the Rev'd Mr.
Joshua Gee of the choice the Company made of him to preach the next Artillery Elec-
tion Sermon," retumed answerj that he ' desired tb be excused for the disadvantages he
then lay under. Upon which the Company * made choice of the Rev. Mr. Charles
Chauncy of this Town for that Service, and Voted that the Commission officers of the
Company, with the field officers of this Regiment and Colo. Edward Hutchinson [1702]
be a committee to request it of him.
"That whereas the committee that was chosen in October i, 1733, to receive the
money that was in the hands of the Hon. Colo. Thomas Fitch [1700], being the simi of
;^29. and since paid sundry charges that have arisen in the Company ; and now the
balance being jCiS. 5/. Voted, that there be a pair of Drumms bought for the Company
and that the old charter arms of the Province be portrayed upon em.
"Whereas, Mr. Jeremiah Belknap [1724], one of the Members of this Company,
has given the Company two wolfe-skins for Dfum heads. The Company voted him thanks
for the same.
"June 3, 1734. Voted that the present Commission officers, with those now elected,
and the field officers of the Regiment be a Committee to give the thanks of the Com-
pany to the Rev. Mr. Charles Chauncy of this Town for the Sermon preached to them
this day and to desire a copy thereof for the press."
Samuel Pratt (1734)* Authoiuty: Boston Nathaniel Thayer (1734}* AuTHORrrv:
Records. Boston Records.
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Rev. Joshua Gee, who declined to deliver the Artillery election sermon in 1734,
declined the same invitation in 1729. See page 443.
Rev. Charies Chaunoy, who delivered the Artillery sermon in 1734, was bom Jan.
I, 1705, being a son of Charles Chauncy (1699). His mother was a daughter of
Hon. John Walley (167 1). Charles Chauncy entered Harvard CoUege at the age of
twelve years, and graduated in 172 1. In 1727, he became colleague with Mr. Foxcroft,
pastor of the First Church, and he lived to see the independence of the United States
declared. Mr. Chauncy rendered his chief service in the cause of independence in the
learned and able attacks which he made upon episcopacy as it was at that time prac-
tised.* He married, May 9, 1728, Elizabeth Hirst, by whom he had three children, and
died in 1787.
6 The officers elected were: Jacob Wendell (1733), captain; Caleb
^ Lyman (1732), lieutenant; Samuel Watts (1733), ensign. Daniel
I UkJ Epes, Jr. (i734)> was- first sergeant; John Grant (1733), second
sergeant; Henry Berry (1733), third sergeant; William Salter (1733), fourth sergeant;
Bartholomew Gedney (1726), clerk, and Gear Coffin (1734), clerk's assistant.
March 8, 1735-6, Jacob Wendell, Esq. (1733), reported, in behalf of the overseers
of the poor, that it would be a public benefit to divide the town into twelve wards. At
an adjourned meeting the same gentleman reported in detail, giving the proposed
boundaries of each ward. The names heretofore given to the various divisions were
disused, and the wards were designated by numbers only. There were also twelve
overseers of the poor, one for each ward. In the assignment of the overseers, Wards 2,
Z$ Sf ^» ^1 9> ^o> ^^^ 1 1 were assigned to overseers who were members of the Artillery
Company.
In 173s, the town voted to erect a workhouse. Its total estimated cost was three
thousand five hundred pounds. The building erected was one hundred and forty-five
feet long, twenty feet wide, and sixteen feet high. It was completed in 1738, and stood
on Park Street, " contiguous to the Bridewell."
May 25, 173s, a subscription was made by citizens who were interested in the work-
house project. One hundred and twenty-three persons subscribed three thousand five
hundred and sixty-eight pounds ten shillings. Of these, thirty-six persons, who sub-
scribed one thousand and fifty-two pounds, were members of the Artillery Company, viz. :
Jacob Wendell . . ,
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Benjamin Clarke . .
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John Hunt . . .
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100
Joshua Cheever . .
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50
Thomas Hubbard . .
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100
John Phillips . .
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25
Benjamin Hallowell
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30
Joseph Sherburne . .
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15
Thomas Gushing .
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50
John Gerrish . . .
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30
William Downe . .
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50
John Wheelwright . .
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Caleb Lyman . .
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Samuel Sewall . .
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30
Daniel Henchman .
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25
Edward Marion
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10
Ebenezer Storer
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30
WiUiam Warner . .
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10
William Salter . .
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10
Edward Proctor
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5
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Thomas Hutchinson . . (1694), 30
Jonathan Williams, Jr. . . (1729), 15
Joseph Hubbard . . . . (1717), 20
Edward Hutchinson . . (1702), 30
John Welch (1736), 15
Jeremiah Belknap . . . (1724), 10
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The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1735 were: Abraham Belknap
and John Wendell, Jr.
Abraham Belknap (1735)9 of Boston, son of Joseph (1692) and Abigail (Buttolph)
Belknap, and brother of Jeremiah (1724) and of Nicholas (1725), was bom in Boston,
March 2, 1705. Abraham Belknap (1735) ^^^ Magdalen Feurt were married Oct 21,
1734, by Andrew Le Mercier. He was admitted to be a member of the engine company
in the westerly part of the town, Feb. 16, 1742, and continued his membership until
April 3, 1745. He did not hold any office in the town, nor does he appear identified
with any public matters.
John Wendell, Jr. (1735), of Boston, son of John Wendell, of Albany, N. Y., was
bom in Albany, Feb. 8, 1708. He removed to Boston, and was probably engaged with
his uncle, Jacob (1733), ^^^ cousin, John (i733)» He married, Nov. 11, 1731, Mary
Oliver. He was elected a clerk of the market in 1741, and was third sergeant of the
Artillery Company in 1738. He was not active in town affairs, but continued in the
business of his uncle, amassing considerable property. He was interested in the military,
and became major of the Boston regiment He died in Boston in February, 1772,
leaving a will of which his wife was sole executrix. He was buried in the Granary
Burial-Ground, tomb No. 55.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1735 is as follows : —
" i735> April 4. Being under arms, the Company made choice of the Rev*d Mr.
Hull Abbot of Charlestown to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon ; and that the
present Commission officers, with the field officers of the Regiment and Capt Cheever
[1733] of Charlestown, be a committee to request it of him.
"May 5. The Committee appointed to acquaint the Rev. Mr. Hull Abbot the
choice of the Company made of him to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon,
returned answer, that it was accepted by him.
"June 2. Voted that the present Commission officers, with the field officers, be a
Committee to give the thanks of the Company to the Rev. Mr. Hull Abbot, for the
Sermon preached to them this day and desire a copy thereof for the press. -
" Voted that the musicianers of the Company shall be paid out of the publick Stock
for their Services the year past"
Rev. Hull Abbot, who delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1735, was the
eldest son of Moses Abbot, of Boston, where he was bom June 15, 1702. He graduated
at Harvard College in 1720, and July 27, 1731, he married Mary Bradstreet, daughter
John Wendell, Jr. (1735O AuTHORirv: Boston Records.
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of Rev. Simon Bradstreet, of Charlestown. Feb. 5, 1723-4, Mr. Abbot was ordained as
a colleague of Mr. Bradstreet, and the pastorate of the former extended until his decease,
April 19, 1774 — a half century's service.
Col. John Alford (1714) was one of his parishioners.
^ The officers elected were: John Chandler (1734), captain; Joshua
I 7 ^0"7« Cheever (1732), lieutenant; Ezekiel Cheever (1733), ensign. Sampson
' *^ ' Salter (1729) was first sergeant; Jonathan Williams, Jr. (1729), second
sergeant; Knight Leverett (1729), third sergeant; William Williams (1733), fourth
sergeant, and Bartholomew Gedney (1726), clerk.
A committee was chosen April 28, 1736, to prepare instructions for the representa-
tives. Capt. Nathaniel Cunningham (1720) was chairman.
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1736 were: Aaron Bord man,
Nathaniel Thwing, Daniel Watts, Capt. John Welch, James Wright.
Aaron Bordman (1736), tinman, of Boston, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Parker)
Bordman, of Cambridge, was bom in Cambridge, at the homestead on Harvard Square,
May 6, 171 1. In 1737, Aaron (1736) was a tin-plate worker in Boston. He was second
sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1741 ; ensign in the miUtia; constable of Boston
in 1738, and clerk of the market in 1747 and 1750. June 15, 1743, Mr. Aaron Bordman
(1736) was fined forty shillings '' on account of his taking an Indian woman into his
house," and in 1745 Mr. Aaron Bordman (1736), "tin plate-worker," was one of the
sureties for the collector of taxes. He possessed considerable estate in Cambridge,
He died June 9, 1754, aged forty- three years, and his gravestone is on Copp's Hill.
Nathaniel Thwing (1736), baker, of Boston, son of John and Martha (Drew)
Thwing, was bom Aug. 17, 1703. He married, (i) in 1727, Joanna Davis, of Boston,
who died Sept. 6, 1749 ; and, (2) in January, 1750, Martha Clap, of Wobum. Benjamin
(1678) was a brother of Major Nathaniel's (1736) grandfather, John Thwing.
Major Nathaniel (1736) was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1737. He
was elected constable in 1731 and 1733, ^^* "^^^^ excused the former year; was a tithing-
man in 1746; scavenger in 1750; fireward in 1751, and from 1753 to 1755, and select-
man three years, from 1763 to 1765 (but resigned May 15, 1765); also surveyor of
wheat in 1763 and 1764. He was connected with the militia for several years, being a
lieutenant in 1743, naajor of the Boston regiment from 1746 to 1751, and lieutenant-
colonel in 1756. His bakeshop was on Water Street, and was consumed in the fire of
1760. He served as captain of the third company of the Eighth Massachusetts Regi-
ment,— Col. John Choate, — against Louisburg, also major in the same, and was after-
wards promoted by Gov. Shirley to be lieutenant-colonel of the regiment of which
Richard Gridley had been colonel, for protection against the French at Crown Point
and upon Lake Champlain.
"April 17, 1768, Col. Thwing, of this town, was seized with an apoplectic fit, in the
street, as he was returning home from public worship, and now lies at the point of death."
Aaron Bordman (1736). AuTHORrnKs: Nathaniel Thwing (1736). Authoiuties:
Boston Recordi; P^e's Hist, of Cambridge. Boston Records; Thwing Faimly.
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" He died Monday, the i8***. He was a gentleman well respected ; formerly one of
the selectmen ; in the late war (old French War) colonel of a provincial regiment, and
in every action conducted with approbation." ^
Daniel Watts (1736). He was probably a farmer, and lived in what is now
Chelsea. March 27, 1732, when the lines were to be run and bounds examined between
Maiden and Boston, Daniel Watts (1736) was one of the persons selected by the select-
men of Boston, and the entire committee of thirteen persons were notified, for the per-
forming said work, "to meet at the house of Mr. Daniel Watts [1736], at 8 oclk a. m. of
April 18, 1732." He never held any other town office, except that of hog-reeve at
Rumney Marsh in 1729.
He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1743.
John Welch (1736), carver, of Boston, son of John and Hannah Welch, was bom
in Boston, Aug. 19, 17 11. He married (i) Sarah Barrington about 1734. She died in
1736, aged nineteen years, and he married, (2) Oct. 29, 1741, Dorcas Gatcomb. Sarah
Barrington was a granddaughter of George Robinson (1710). Mr. Welch (1736) died
Feb. 9, 1789, aged seventy-eight years, and was buried in the King's Chapel Burial-
Ground, where, in the front range of tombs, is " John Welch, Tomb."
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1740, ensign in 175 1, lieu-
tenant in 1754, and its captain in 1756. He was also a captain in the militia.
Capt. Welch (1736) was chosen a constable in 1743, but was excused; a tithing-
man in 1746; collector of taxes in i747j assessor, in 1750, — excused; clerk of the
market in 1736 and 1752, and scavenger in 1737 and 1754.
May 2, 1733, "the Selectmen executed a lease to John Welch [1736], of Boston,
carver, of a wooden shop or building now in his possession, called number nine, situate
and being in Boston fronting on Dock Square." The shop was on the north side of the
square, with Mr. Bunker's shop on the west, and Mr. Billings's on the east The rental
was twenty pounds per annum. His residence was on Green Lane, now Salem Street
Oct. 10, 1739, he re-leased No. 9, and likewise leased No. 8, for five years, at a rental
of sixty pounds per annum. No. 9 was again leased by him in 1744.
Sept I, 1756, "Mr Putnam, master of the Dock Engine applied to the Selectmen
for the premium, he being first with his engine at a fire at Mr John Welches [1736]
house in June last," which he received. John Welch (1736) gave up his shop in 1758,
and his name disappears from the records, except, July 12, 1758, fifteen beds were
carried to his house, by order of the selectmen, " for the use of the King's troops now
in Boston."
It was John Welch (1736) who carved the codfish which with public honors was
lately transferred from the old to the new hall of the Representatives in the State
House.
James Wright (1736), of Boston, son of James Wright (1715), of Wobum and
Boston, was bom Oct 23, 1703.
Daniel Watts (1736). Authority: Boston Records; MS. of Charles A. Welch, Esq., of Bos-
Records, ton, a great-grandson of John Welch (1736).
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The record of the Artillery Company for 1 736 is as follows : —
" 1736, April 5. Being under arms, The Company made choice of the Rev. Mr.
Peter Clarke of Salem Village to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon ; and that
the present Commission officers, with Mr. Daniel Epes, Jr [1734], be a committee to
request it of him.
" May 3. The Committee appointed to acquaint the Rev'd Mr.' Peter Clarke of
the choice the Company made of him to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon,
returned answer that it was accepted by him.
"June 7. Voted, that the present Commission ofl&cers, with the field ofl&cers, be a
committee to give the thanks of the Company to the Rev. Mr. Peter Clarke for the
Sermon preached to them this day and desire a copy thereof for the press."
Rev* Peter Clarke, who delivered the anniversary sermon before the Company in
1736, son of Uriah and Mary Clarke, of Roxbury and Watertown, was born in the latter
place, March 12, 1694, and graduated at Harvard College in 1 712. On the seventh day
of August, 1 7 16, he was invited to become the minister of Salem Village, now Danvers,
and on the 5th of June, 17 17, he was settled as pastor, at a salary of ninety pounds per
annum. His principal distinction arose from a celebrated controversy with Rev. Samuel
Webster, of Salisbury, on the doctrine of original sin. It took a wide range, and sooner
or later involved most of the prominent clergymen of the time.
Mr. Clarke married, Nov. 6, 17 19, Deborah Hobart, of Braintree. She died Feb.
28, 1765. Mr. Clarke died in June, 1768, and his funeral sermon was preached by Rev.
Thomas Barnard, of Salem. He was a faithful and popular preacher, and was eminent
among his brethren for forty years.
8 The officers elected were: Richard Saltonstall (1733), captain;
^ Samuel Adams (1729), lieutenant ; John Darrell ( 1 7 14) , ensign. Thomas
9 %J9 Pratt (1733) was first sergeant ; Elnathan Jones (1734), second sergeant ;
Samuel Jackson (i733)> ^i^d sergeant; Nathaniel Thwing (1736), fourth sergeant, and
Bartholomew Gedney (1726), clerk.
The inhabitants of Boston seem to have had much trouble at different times in pro-
curing wood of proper quality and quantity. March 15, 1737, Hon. Elisha Cooke
(1699), Hon. Edward Hutchinson (1702), Thomas Hubbard (1732), Major Samuel
Sewall (i 720), and Capt Daniel Henchman ( 1 7 1 2), were appointed to consider and report
some means whereby the inhabitants might be better and more effectually provided
with wood.
April 5, 1737, the town again voted to erect a workhouse, and a committee was
chosen to have charge of the work, viz. : Hon. Elisha Cooke (1699), Hon. Jacob
Wendell (1733), Capt. Daniel Henchman (1712), Major Samuel Sewall (1720), Hon.
Edward Hutchinson (1702), Mr. Andrew Oliver, and James Bowdoin, Esq. This
workhouse was on Common Street, near where the granary building stood prior to its
removal to the comer of Tremont and Common streets. "The wall of the work
Rev. Peter Clarke. AuTHORmES: Felt's Annals of Salem; Sprague's Annals of American
Pulpit; Barnard's Funeral Sermon.
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house," the town voted, " be accordin^y set at the distance of two feet, at least, from
the wall of the Burying-idace.^
The expense of the dinner at the installation of President Holyoke, at Cambridge,
on the 28th of September, 1737, will give a good idea of a dinner of the Artillery
Company at that time.
£ s. d.
24 loaves bread, 10^. ; eggs, 13^ i 3 o
10 quarts milk, 4s. 2d, ; 7 pounds sugar, 10^. 6^. o 14 8
2 J ounces spice, lOJ. ; 7 pounds flour, 4ir. i^. P 14 i
7 pounds raisins, 9X. 4//. ; 6 pounds currants, 9J o 18 4
15 pounds suet, 15^ o 15 o
Butter for the pans o i o
23 pounds pork, 34^. dd. ; neats* tongues, 30^ 3 4 6
28 fowls, boiled and roast 3 10 o
200 pounds boiled and roast beef, at 8^. 6 13 4
7 J pounds roast pork o 7 6
22 pounds butter, 55X. ; cabbages, carrots, and turnips, \2s 3 7 o
Pepper, vinegar, and loaf-sugar, 4^ o 4 o
3 turkeys, I Sj*.; onions and cranberry sauce, sx i 3 o
Dressing 7 11 9
Z\ pounds cheese, \2s. 9//.; bread, 25^. 6^/. i 18 3
S dozen plates of apple pie, and spice 3 o o
10 gallons wine 6 o o
Wood o 2 6
41 7 II
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1737 "^^^^ • Joseph Blanchard,
Moses Deshon, and Thomas Drowne.
Joseph Blanchard (1737), of Dunstable, now Nashua, N. H., son of Capt Joseph
and Abigail (Hassell) Blanchard, was bom Feb. 11, 1704. He married Rebecca
Hubbard. Col. Blanchard (1737) became identified with the Artillery Company, prob-
ably, through the purchase of the Company's land in Dunstable, which he bought about
1737. He was a speculator in New Hampshire lands. In 1740, he was appointed a
mandamus councillor, and held that office until his decease. He was prominently con-
nected with matters, both civil and military, in New Hampshire. He was appointed a
judge of the Superior Court of New Hampshire in 1 749, which office he held until his
death. He commanded a regiment of five hundred men, ten companies raised in New
Hampshire in 1755, and saw active service in the French war at Crown Point. Mr.
Bancroft says, " A regiment of five hundred foresters of New Hampshire were raising a
fort at Coos, on the Connecticut ; but, under a new summons, they made the long march
through the pathless region to Albany. Among them was John Stark, then a lieutenant
of a rugged nature, but of the coolest judgment."
Mr. Blanchard (1737) died April 7, 1758, aged fifty-four years.
Joseph Blanchard (1737}. Autkoritiss; Fox's Hist, of Nashua; Whitman's Hist A. and
H. A, Company, Ed, 1842,
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M0868 Deshon (1737)9 a carver by trade, but also an auctioneer, of Boston, was
bom in 1709. His wife's name was Persis . She died July 21, 1738, aged twenty-
six years. He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1741, and first sergeant
in 1755. He served the town of Boston as constable in 1745; scavenger in 1752 and
1 753, and was elected clerk of Faneuil Hall Market the latter year, but was excused,
and assessor in 1769 and 1770.
March 14, 1743-4, he presented a memorial to the town, saying, "That he by the
Encouragement of Several Gentleman about Fourteen Months since began to Cut the
Arms of their Late Generous Benefactor, Peter Faneuil Esq, and soon after his Death
the same was Compleatly Finished & Gilt, and that he was at a Considerable Expence
of Time and Money to Cut & Gild the said Arms, and as the Fixing of it in Faneuil
Hall will not only be a great Ornament to the Room but a means of Perpetuating the
Memory of the Worthy & Generous Donor," desired the town to purchase it at a reason-
able compensation. The town then instructed the selectmen to purchase the said arms
at the expense of the town, which they did for the sum of forty pounds.
Major Deshon (1737) was a member of the Masonic Fraternity. He died Sept. 29,
1779, ^^^ seventy years.
Thomas Drowne (1737), tradesman, of Boston, son of Shem and Katherine
Drowne, was bom in Boston, Dec. 14, 1715. Sept. 18, 1765, a committee was appointed
by the town "to liquidate the several accounts of the tradesmen concerned in the repairs
of Faneuil Hall." March 10, 1766, the committee reported that Thomas Drowne (1737)
was entitled to ;£i2 iSs. 5^//.
He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1741, ensign in 1753, lieutenant
in 1756, and was also a lieutenant in the militia.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1737 is as follows : —
"1737, April 4***. Being under arms, the Company made choice of the Rev'd
Mr. William Williams of Westown, to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon, and
that the present commission officers, with Mr. William Williams, Junior [1733], be a
committee to request it of him.
" May 2**. The committee appointed to wait on the Rev'd Mr. William Williams,
to acquaint him of the choice the Company had made of him, to preach the next
Artillery Election Sermon, retmned answer, that it was accepted by him.
" June 6^. Voted, that the present Commission officers, with the field officers, be
a Committee to give the thanks of the Company to the Rev*d Mr. William Williams for
the Sermon preached to them this day, and desire a copy thereof for the press.
"1737, June 6"*. Voted, that the Clerk shall wait on the committee of the Com-
pany for the selling of lands and desire them to lay before the Company at their next
meeting, their account of the lands lately sold at Rutland, for the Company's Considera-
tion. Also, voted, at the same time, that the Sermon preached to them this day, by
the Rev'd Mr. William Williams shall be printed, the charge thereof to be paid out of
the income of the lands sold at Rutland, but in case that should not be sufficient, then
Motet Deshon (1737). Authorities: Bos- Thomas (1737}, as Mr. Whitman (1810) supposes,
ton Records; ConHntntal yournal, who made Uie gilt-bronzed figure of an Indian which
Thomas Drowne (1737). Authority: Bos- surmounted the Province House. Deacon Shem
ton Records. Drowne also made the grasshopper on Faneuil Hall.
It was Deacon Shem Drowne, and not Lieut.
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to be paid by the Society; and that Capt Daniel Henchman [17 12] forthwith print
350. — 50 whereof a present to the Rev'd Mr. Williams.
"September 5"*. The Company being under arms, The Committee appointed by
them to sell the lands at Rutland, according to their desire, rendered their account
thereof; which was accepted by the said Company, and the balance of £40. 2. 6. due
to sd Company (as by their account on file), and now remaining in their hands, they
are still to be accountable for. Voted, also, that Capt. Downe [17 16], Capt Adams
[1729] and Capt. Lyman [1732] be a Committee to examine the outstanding accounts
of the Clerks of said Company, viz The Clerk for the time past, and also the present
Clerk and make report thereof in October next ; also voted, that said Committee settle
Mr. Thomas Johnson's account for painting the Drums, & make report in October next."
Rev. William Williams, of Weston, who delivered the anniversary sermon before
the Company in 1737, was a son of Rev. William Williams, of Hatfield, and was bom
May II, 1688. He graduated at Harvard College in 1705, and was ordained minister
at Weston in 1709. He married a Miss Stoddard, sister of his father's second wife.
Mr. Williams was esteemed a scholar and a good preacher. He delivered, besides the
Artillery sermon in 1737, the election sermon in 1741, which, with several other of his
discourses, was published. He died March 6, 1760, aged seventy- two years.
The foregoing pages* indicate the activity and prominence of members of the Mili-
tary Company of the Massachusetts, now called the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company, in the civil, military, and religious life of the first towns in the Colony of
Massachusetts Bay. The following tables present the same or similar facts in a more
concise form.
"The selectmen of the town, as the uniform custom of New England witnesseth,
were chosen from the citizens of the highest repute. They exercised very considerable
powers. They were chosen by the free vote of the governed, and it is evident from
many sources that they were the recognized leaders of the community." ^
From 1634 to 1646 inclusive, there were elected, for a term of six months,
persons called "managers of the affairs of the town." Thirty different persons were
elected to this ofl&ce, of whom the following were members of the Military Company
of the Massachusetts : —
Robert Keayne (1637), Edward Gibbons (1637), William Tyng (1638), Atherton
Hough (1643), John Oliver (1637), Valentine Hill (1638), Edward Tyng (1642), Capt.
John Underbill (1637), Robert Harding (1637), John Coggan (1638), William Aspinwall
(1643), Thomas Fowle (1639).
Selectmen of Boston were first elected, to serve for one year, " i8th of ist mo.
1647." During the ninety years prior to 1738, the following persons, members of the
Military Company of the Massachusetts, were elected to serve one year or more on the
board of selectmen : —
Anthony Stoddard (1639), William Davis (1643), Edward Tyng (1642), Jeremiah
Howchin (1641), Thomas Clarke (1638), Richard Parker (1638), John Leverett (1639),
Adam Winthrop (1642), Thomas Savage (1637), Edward Hutchinson (1638), James
Oliver (X640), Samuel Cole (1637), Peter Oliver (1643), William Paddy (1652), Joshua
* Mr. William H. Wbitmore, in Mem. Hist, of Boston, Vol. I., p. 561.
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Scottow (1645), J^^^ H^ (1660), Thomas Lake (1653), Jacob Sheafe (1648), Heze-
kiah Usher (1665), Nathaniel Williams (1644), John Richards (1644), Thomas Brattle
(1675), Henry Allen (1658), Theophilus Frary (1666), Daniel Tiurell (1674), Elisha
Hutchinson (1670), PennTownsend (1674), James Hill (1677), AdamWinthrop (1692),
John Foster (1679), Bozoun Allen (1676), Jeremiah Dummer (1671), Joseph Bridgham
(1674), Samuel Checkley (1678), Timothy Thornton (1691), Ephraim Savage (1674),
Nathaniel Williams (1667), John Eyre (1682), Edward Bromfield (1679), Thomas Hunt
(1685), John Marion, Jr. (1691), Joseph Prout (1674), Simeon Stoddard (1675), Tim-
othy Clarke (1702), Robert Gibbs (1692), John Barnard (1677), Giles Dyer (1680),
Thomas Savage (1693), Thomas Fitch (1700), Thomas Jackson (1692), Daniel Powning
(1691), Thomas Gushing (1691), Thomas Palmer (1702), John Borland (1692), Henry
Deering (1682), Francis Clarke (1701), Thomas Hutchinson (1694), Oliver Noyes
(1699), Samuel Marshall (1685), Addington Davenport (1692), Edward Hutchinson
(1702), Edward Winslow (1700), Habijah Savage (1699), John Baker (1703), Elisha
Cooke (1699), William Clark (1699), Ezekiel Lewis (1707), Jonathan Williams (171 1),
Jonathan Loring (1704), Samuel Adams (1729), Joshua Cheever (1732), Edward
Bromfield (1732), William Downe (1716), Caleb L5anan (1732).
Other town offices, especially those of overseers of poor, constables, and tithing-men,
were held by a greatly increased number of members of the Artillery Company.
Under the first charter, 1629-86, there were eight persons who held the office of
Governor of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay.* Of these, John Haynes (1639) and
John Leverett (1639) were members of the Artillery Company. There were ten persons
who held the office of deputy-governor. Of these, John Humfrey (1640), Francis
Willoughby (1639), and John Leverett (1639) were members of the Artillery Company.
During the same period sixty-two persons held the office of assistant. Of these
the following-named were members of the Artillery Company : —
Isaac Addington (1652), Humfrey Atherton (1638), Robert Bridges (1641),
Thomas Clarke (1644), Humphrey Davie (1665), Daniel Denison (i66o), Joseph
Dudley (1677), Daniel Fisher (1640), Edward Gibbons (1637), Daniel Gookin (1645),
John Haynes (1639), Atherton Hough (1643), John Hull (1660), John Humfrey
(1640), Elisha Hutchinson (1670), John Leverett (1639), Eleazer Lusher (1638),
Herbert Pelham (1639), John Richards (1644), James Russell (1669), Richard Russell
(1644), Thomas Savage (1637), Samuel Sewall (1679), Israel Stoughton (1637), Edward
Tyng (1642), William Tyng (1638), and Francis Willoughby (1639).
Joseph Dudley (1677) was president of the colony from May 20, 1686, until Dec.
20, 1686, when Gov. Andros arrived.
Under the provincial period, from 1691 to the end of the first century of the
Artillery Company, 1737, ten persons held the office of Governor of the province of
Massachusetts Bay. Of these the following were members of the Artillery Company : —
Joseph Dudley (1677), William Tailer (1712), and William Dummer (1702).
In the charter of 1692, the following-named members of the Artillery Company were
named of the council for that year : —
John Richards (1644), Wait Winthrop (1692), John Phillips (1680), James Russell
(1669), Samuel Sewall (1679), Elisha Hutchinson (1670), Adam Winthrop (1692), and
John Foster (1679).
' This and the following civil lists are prepared from the " Massachusetts Civil List for the Colonial
and Provincial Periods," by Mr. William H. Whitmore.
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The following-named members of the Artillery Company were elected councillors
between 1692 and 1738 : —
Wait Winthrop (1692), James Russell (1669), Elisha Hutchinson (1670), Samuel
Sewall (1679), Jo^^ Phillips (1680), John Foster (1679), John Walley (1671), John
Richards (1644), Samuel Shrimpton (1670), Joseph Lynde (1681), Penn Townsend
(1674), Nathaniel Byfield (1679), Edward Bromfield (1679), Ephraim Hunt (1717),
Simeon Stoddard (1675), John Leverett (1704), Daniel Epes (1706), William Tailer
(17 1 2), Addington Davenport (1692), Thomas Hutchinson (1694), Elisha Cooke (1699),
Thomas Fitch (1700), Adam Winthrop (1692), William Dummer (1702), Samuel
Thaxter (1728), Paul Dudley (1677), Thomas Palmer (1702), Edward Hutchinson
(1702), John Chandler (1725), William Clark (1699), John Alford (1714), Thomas
Cushing (169 1 ), Ezekiel Lewis (1707), Francis Foxcroft (1679), Jacob Wendell (1733).
The speakers of the House of Deputies from 1644 to 1738, who were members of
the Artillery Company, were : —
Robert Keayne (1637), George Cooke (1638), Robert Bridges (1641), Richard
Russell (1644), five terms; Daniel Denison (1660), three terms; Daniel Gookin
(164s), Humfrey Atherton (1638), Edward Johnson (1637), Thomas Savage (1637),
six terms; Thomas Clarke (1638), five terms; John Leverett (1639), ^^^ terms;
Joshua Hobart (1641), Daniel Fisher (1640), John Richards (1644), John Waite
(1673), Thomas Oakes (1684), three terms; John Bowles (1645), Penn Townsend
(1674), four terms; Nathaniel Byfield (1679), ^^ terms; John leverett (1704) and
Elisha Cooke (1699).
At the end of the first volume of the Records of the Town of Boston, the following
(printed in the Second Report of the Record Commissioners, 1634-1660, p. 160) is
written : —
" 12th of the 6th August, 1636.
"At a general meeting of the richer inhabitants there was given towards the main-
tenance of a free school master for the youth with us, Mr. Daniel Maud being now also
chosen thereunto."
Then follow the names of forty-five citizens, with their subscriptions, of whom the
following became members of the Artillery Company ; —
"Robte. Keayne [1637] \xs.
John Coggan [1638] xxs.
Robte. Harding [1637] xiilr. iiii^.
W" Aspenall [1643] viiij.
Samuel Cole [1637] xs.
William Hudson [1640] .
Thomas Savage [1637] \s.
John Audley [1638] iiiij.
John Button [1643] vlr.
Edward Bendall [1638] v^.
John Biggs [1641] iiiij.
Thomas Marshall [1640] \is, Sd,
Edward Hutchinson [1638] iiiix."
The following-named graduates of Harvard College united with the MiUtary Com-
pany of the Massachusetts. The date at the left indicates the year of graduation ; that
at the right, the year of joining the Company : —
1642 Henry Saltonstall (1639).
1 64s John Oliver (1637).
1659 Habijah Savage (1665).
1662 Ephraim Savage (1674).
1662 Thomas Oakes (1684).
1665 Joseph Dudley (1677).
1668 Adam Winthrop (1692).
1669 Daniel Epes (1706).
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1671 Samuel Sewall (1679). 1701
1680 John Leverett (1704). 1702
1 686 Francis Wainwright ( 1 709) . 1 706
1689 William Paine (1691). 1709
1689 Addington Davenport (1692) 1718
1693 Penn Townsend ( 1 700) . 1721
1694 Adam Winthrop (1694). 1722
1694 John Ballentine (1694). 1722
1694 John Savage (1694). 1722
169s Habijah Savage (1699). 1723
1695 Oliver Noyes (1699). 1727
1695 Ezekiel Lewis (1707). 1729
1697 Elisha Cooke (1699). 1733
1701 Nathaniel Oliver (1701).
Ames Angier (1708).
William Hutchinson (1703).
John Gibbins ( 1 7 1 1 ) .
Samuel Greenwood (1722).
John Eyre (1718).
William Rand (1732).
William Brattle (1729).
Joseph Dwight (1734).
Richard Saltonstall (1733).
Habijah Savage (1733).
Benjamin Church (1742).
William Williams (1733).
Jacob Wendell (1733).
In the History of Harvard University, by Josiah Quincy, LL. D., president of the
University, lists of the donors, and of their gifts to the institution, are given. From
these lists the names of donors, with their donations, are taken, as follows : —
Robert Keayne (1637), ;^353, and one half a house in Boston, valued at ;^i47 los. ;
Israel Stoughton (1637), ;^2i, and three hundred acres of land; John Hull (1660),
;^ioo; Samuel Sewall (1679) and wife, five hundred acres of land; Richard Sprague
(1681), ;^400, and thirty ewe sheep; Thomas Brattle (1675), ;^2oo; John Walley
(1671), ;^ioo; Francis Willoughby (1639), ;^3i ; John Friend (1640), ;^20 i8j., in
work; Richard Russell (1644), ;^45 13^.4^.; Richard Parker (1638), ^£4; Nicholas
Davison (1648), ;£i los,; Peter Oliver (1643), ^^5 ; Theodore Atkinson (1644), ;^5,
and forty rods of land ; Hezekiah Usher (1665), j£S ; Samuel Cole (1637), 16^.; James
Oliver (1640), ;^io ; Edward Tyng (1642), ;^9 10s, ; Benjamin Gibbs (1666), ;£so ; John
Coggan (1638), seventy acres; Henry Dunster (1640), one hundred acres in Billerica;
John Ha3nvard (1673), twenty-four acres ; Francis Wainwright (1709), one silver goblet;
Edward Page (1661), one silver goblet ; Thomas Fitch (1700), ;^300 ; Thomas Hutch-
inson (1694), ;^3oo; Daniel Henchman (1675), ;£3i6 13J. 4^., and one hundred ounces
of silver; William Dummer (1702), ;^ioo; John Alford (1714), ;^i,3oo; Robert Sedg-
wick (1637), j£4o, and " a shop " ; John Paine (1666), ;^io, which, with his father's gift
of ;£20, was laid out in the purchase of the land " where Dane Hall is now built"
" Benefactors to the first font of letters for printing in Cambridge, their names col-
lected by L. H. [Leonard Hoar] in 1674: Major Thomas Clarke [1638], Capt James
Oliver [1640] Capt Allen [1639] Capt Lake [1653] Mr Stoddard [1639] Mr Freake
and Mr. Hues [Hewes (1637)]." ^
The following is a list of the major-generals, called "sergeant-major-generals,"
from the first appointment of such an officer to the arrival of Gov. Andros in 1686 : —
John Humfrey (1640),
Thomas Dudley,
John Endicott,
appointed 1641.
elected 1644.
" 1645.
Edward Gibbons (1637),
Robert Sedgwick (1637),
Daniel Denison (1660),
elected 1649.
" 1652.
" 1653.
* College Book, No. i, p. 32; quoted by President Quincy, in History of Harvard University,
Vol. I., p. 459.
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John Leverett (1639),
Richard Bellingham,
Humfrey Atherton (1638),
elected 1663.
" 1664.
" 1665.
John Leverett (1639),
Edward Tyng (1642),
Daniel Gookin (1645),
elected 167 1.
" 1671.
" 1681.
The sergeant-majors, or commandcf^rs, of the Boston regiment, from the origin of the
ofl&ce in 1644 to its abolition in April, 1689, were, —
Edward Gibbons (1637),
Humfrey Atherton (1638),
Eleazer Lusher (1638),
elected 1644.
" 1649.
" 1665.
Thomas Clarke (1644),
John Richards (1644),
Elisha Hutchinson (1670),
elected 1673.
" 1683.
" 1689.
Members of the Mn^rrARV Company of the Massachusetts recorded as Members of
THE First Church, Charlestown, 1632-1737.
Founders of that Churchy Nov. 2^ 1632,
Abraham Palmer (1638). Robert Hale (1644).
Ralph Sprague (1638). Richard Sprague (1638).
Joined it Subsequently.
1633 Joshua Hubbard (1641).
1634 James Brown (1638).
1634 John Mousall (1641).
1636 Robert Long (1639).
1636 Robert Sedgwick (1637).
1 639 Joshua Tedd ( 1 644) .
1639 William Phillips (1644).
1 639 Francis Willoughby ( 1 639) .
1639 Thomas Coitmore (1639).
1640 John Baker (1644).
1 64 1 Richard Russell (1644).
1 64 1 Richard Cooke (1643).
1642 Francis Norton (1643).
1650 Richard Stowers (1642).
1662 Laurence Hammond (1666).
1668 James Russell (1669).
1670 Solomon Phips, Jr. (1681).
1670 Joseph Lynde (1681).
1681 Thomas Jenner (1673).
1686 Richard Sprague (1681).
1687 Jonathan Call (1682).
1720 Thomas Jackson ( 1 716).
1730 Joliii Codman (1733).
Members of the Mhjtary Company of the Massachusetts recorded as Members of
THE First Church in Boston.
1646 Alexander Adams (1652).
1640 Isaac Addington (1652).
1643 Herman Adwood (1644).
1647 Henry Allen (1658).
1 643 John Arnold ( 1 644) .
1630 William Aspinwall (1643).
1634 Theodore Atkinson (1644).
1630 John Audlin (1638).
1642 John Baker (1644).
1675 John Ballentine (1682).
1635 William Beamsley (1656).
1665 Joseph Belknap (1658).
1630 Edward Bendall (1638).
1668 Freegrace Bendall (1667).
1630 John Biggs (1641).
1642 Nehemiah Bourne (1638).
1 666 Peter Brackett ( 1 648) .
1630 Richard Brackett (1639).
1665 Moses Bradford (1674).
1658 Thomas Brattle (1675).
1670 Samuel Bridge (1679).
1644 Henry Bridgham (1644).
1674 Jonathan Bridgham (1673).
1677 Joseph Bridgham (1674).
1630 James Browne (1638).
1660 Thomas Bumstead (1647).
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1633
John Button (1643).
1639
1636
Matthew Chaffey (1642).
16SS
1640
Thomas Clarke (1644).
1639
1643
George Clifford (1644).
1643
1630
Samuel Cole (1637).
1672
1634
Richard Cooke (1643).
1635
I67I
John Cotta (1679).
1671
1647
William Cotton (1650).
1630
1634
James Davis (1651).
1640
163s
John Davis (1643).
1630
166s
Joseph Davis (1675).
1639
1644
William Davis (1643).
1643
Wentworth Day (1640).
1658
1657
William Dinsdale (1658).
1630
1654
Hugh Drury (1659).
1640
1679
Jeremiah Dummer (1671).
1644
1646
Nathaniel Duncan (1638).
1661
1674
Joseph Faraam (1674).
1665
1640
Edward Fletcher (1643).
1658
1642
Thomas Foster (1668).
1670
1643
Thomas Fowle (1639).
1640
1663
Theophilus Frary (1666).
1665
1642
Strong Furnel (1651).
165 1
1630
Edward Gibbons (1637).
1630
1662
Benjamin Gibbs (1666).
1680
1676
William Gibson (1675).
1651
1644
Daniel Gookin (1645).
1635
Richard Gridley (1658).
1633
1670
William Griggs (1675).
1639
163s
Hugh Gunnison (1646).
1658
I64I
John Gutteridge (1640).
1638
1630
Robert Hale (1644).
1630
1630
Robert Harding (1637).
1630
1643
John Harrison (1638).
1630
I64I
John HiU (1643).
1641
1636
Valentine Hill (1638).
1639
1633
Atherton Hough (1643).
1643
1668
[WiUiam] Howard (1661).
1670
1644
Jeremiah Howchin (1641).
1667
1640
William Hudson (1640).
1641
1648
John Hull (1660).
1664
1639
John Hurd (1640).
1671
1633
Edward Hutchinson (1638).
1671
1635
Edmund Jackson (1646).
1643
1636
James Johnson (1638).
1672
1639
Benjamin Keayne (1638).
1639
1636
Robert Keayne (1637).
1630
John Leverett (1639).
John Lowle (167 1).
Francis Lyall (1640).
Thomas Marshall (1640).
George May (1661).
John Milam (1641).
John Moore (1675).
Richard Morris (1637).
James Oliver (1640).
John Oliver (1637).
Peter Oliver (1643).
Samuel Oliver (1648).
William Paddy (1652).
Abraham Palmer (1638).
Richard Parker (1638).
William Parsons (1646).
John Pease (1661).
Seth Perry (1662).
Henry Phillips (1640).
Abel Porter (1680).
Thomas Rashley (1645).
Nathaniel Reynolds (1658).
Joseph Rock (1658).
John Ruggles (1646).
Goodman Sale (1674).
Robert Sanford (1661).
Thomas Savage (1637).
Robert Scott (1638).
Joshua Scottow (1645).
Jacob Sheaf e (1648).
John Smith (1644).
Ralph Sprague (1638).
Richard Sprague (1638).
Thomas Squire (1648).
Christopher Stanley (1640).
Anthony Stoddard (1639).
John Sunderland (1658).
John Temple (1675).
Thomas Thacher (1671).
Evan Thomas (1653).
Benjamin Thurston (1675).
James Townsend (1679).
PennTownsend (1674).
Robert Turner (1640).
Edward Tyng (1668).
William Tyng (1638).
John Underbill (1637).
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1644 Nicholas UpshaD (1637).
1634 Richard Waite (1638).
1646 Isaac Walker (1644).
1634 John Webb (1643).
1640 John Westgate (1641).
1 64 1 Hugh Williams (1644).
1639 Nathaniel Williams (1644).
1642 Robert Williams (1644).
1666 Experience Willis (1674).
1665 John Wing (1671).
1640 Adam Winthrop (1642).
1 634 Stephen Winthrop ( 1 64 1 ) .
Members of the Military Company of the Massachusetts recorded as Members of
THE Second Church in Boston.
il'
1650 James Astwood (1638).
1700 John Baker (1703).
1678 Thomas Baker (1682).
1667 Matthew Barnard (1660).
1727 Daniel Bell (1733).
1670 Thomas Bill (1674).
1706 Solomon Blake (17 19).
1670 Samuel Checkley (1678).
17 12 Joshua Cheever (1732).
1 689 William Clough ( 1 695 ) .
1660 Richard Collicot (1637).
1672 John Coney (1662).
1727 John Cookson (1701).
1 68 1 Robert Cumby (1691).
1700 Benjamin Cushing (1700).
1690 Thomas Cushing (1691).
1725 Joseph Dowding (1727).
1693 Moses Draper (1693).
1693 Jonathan Famham (1681).
1708 Grafton Feveryear (171 7).
1685 John Foster (1679).
1 69 1 James Fowle (1693).
1678 Obadiah Gill (1679).
1 70s Jo^ii Goldthwait ( 1 7 1 1 ) .
1681 James Green (1674).
1672 William Greenough (1675).
1 7 10 Samuel Greenwood (1722).
1691 Nathaniel Hall (1692).
1709 John Helyer (1727).
1727 James Hill (17 1 7).
1697 Joseph Hill (1691).
1728 Nathaniel Hodgdon (1727).
1680 Thomas Hunt (1685).
1700 Edward Hutchinson (1702).
1706 Thomas Hutchinson (1694).
1682 Richard Jencks (1666).
1670 Thomas Lake (1653).
1682 Samuel Lilley (1692).
1 71 2 Caleb Lyman (1732).
1693 Edward Martyn (1702).
1676 Stephen Mason (1686).
1717 Benjamin Mountfort (1679).
1685 David Norton (1692).
1681 John Oliver (1680).
1708 Stephen Paine (1724).
1692 William Paine (1691).
1682 Timothy Pratt (1691).
1698 Edward Proctor (1699).
1663 John Richards (1644).
1 68 1 William Robie (1684).
1680 George Robinson (1694).
1715 Sampson Salter (1729).
1718 John Smith (1727).
1718 Ralph Smith (1725).
1 698 Timothy Thornton ( 1 69 1 ) .
1672 Daniel Turell (1674).
1685 Timothy Wadsworth ( 1 69 1 ) .
1 707 Nathaniel Wheeler ( 1 7 1 1 ; .
1710 Benjamin White (1722).
1716 Joseph White (1722).
1682 Adam Winthrop (1692).
1705 Adam Winthrop (1694).
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Members of the Military Company of the Massachusetts recorded as Members of
THE Third, or Old South, Church, 1669-1737.
The members of the Company recorded in the list of the twenty-nine " founders
of the Old South," are as follows: —
1669 Capt. William Davis (1643).
1669 Hezekiah Usher (1665).
1669 John Hull (1660).
1 669 Peter Brackett ( 1 648 ) .
1669 Peter Oliver (1643).
1669 Thomas Brattle (1675).
1669 Joshua Scottow (1645).
1669 Benjamin Gibbs (1666).
1 669 Thomas Savage (1637).
1669 Theodore Atkinson (1644).
1669 John Wing (1671).
1669 Theophilus Frary (1666).
1669 Benjamin Thurston (167s).
1669 John Morse (1671).
1669 Seth Perry (1662).
1669 Joseph Belknap (1658).
1669 Joseph Davis (1675).
1669 Joseph Rock (1658).
The following-named members of the Company joined subsequently, 1669-173 7,
the date at the left indicating the year of uniting with that church : —
1700 John Adams (1691).
1706 Samuel Adams (1729).
1704 Samuel Bass (1720).
1 7 1 1 Jeremiah Belknap ( 1 7 1 1 ) .
1735 Joseph Belknap (1742).
1688 Joseph Belknap, Jr. (1692).
1671 John Blake (1642).
1694 John Borland (1692).
1703 Henry Bridgham (1699).
1682 Joseph Briscoe (1692).
1698 Edward Bromfield (1707).
1729 Edward Bromfield (1732).
1675 Robert Butcher (1676).
1708 Charles Chauncy (1699).
1685 Samuel Checkley (1678).
1724 Benjamin Clark (1733).
1704 William Clark (1703).
1696 John Clough (1691).
1685 Benjamin Davis (1673).
1670 Ambrose Dawes (1674).
173s William Dawes (1760).
1672 John Drury (1674).
1679 Paul Dudley (1677).
1698 Benjamin Emmons (1698).
1683 John Eyre (1682).
1 69 1 Thomas Fitch (1700).
1692 Samuel Gaskell (1699).
1697 John George (1702).
1704 Benjamin Gerrish (17 14).
1735 John Gerrish (17 1 8).
1707 Samuel Gerrish (1709).
1730 Henry Gibbs (1726).
1 69 1 Robert Gibbs (1692).
1730 Nathaniel Goodwin ( 1 7 1 1 ) .
1727 Samuel Green (1711).
1693 Richard Gridley (1695).
1670 Daniel Henchman (1675).
1715 Daniel Henchman (1712).
1670 James Hill (1677).
1730 Thomas Hubbard (1732).
1 69 2 Thomas Hunt ( 1 685 ) .
1 69 1 John Kilby (1691).
1705 Ezekiel Lewis (1707).
1693 John Long (1681).
1685 John Nichols (1675).
1675 John Noyes (1698).
1693 Oliver Noyes (1699):
1728 Brattle Oliver (1709).
1673 Moses Paine (1644).
1693 Benjamin Pemberton (1707).
1707 Samuel Phillips (1693).
1688 Daniel Quincy (1675).
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John Symmes (1733).
Benjamin Thwing (1678).
William Tilly (1706).
Ezekiel Walker (1711).
Isaac Walker (1676).
AbielWalley (17 10).
John Walley (1671).
Samuel Wentworth (1693).
Nathaniel Williams (1667).
Edward Winslow (1700).
John Winslow (1692).
Wait Winthrop (1692).
Richard Woodde (1642).
1720
Samuel Rand (1720).
1723
1722
WiUiam Rand (1732).
1674
1697
Jabez Salter (1674).
1691
1707
Thomas Salter (1704).
1707
1672
Ephraim Savage (1674).
1674
1708
Habijah Savage (1699).
1716
1702
Thomas Savage (1693).
1679
1677
Samuel Sewall (1679).
1707
1728
vSamuel Sewall (1720).
167s
I7I9
Benjamin SimpsoQ (1702).
1692
I7I7
Thomas Smith (1702).
1671
I69I
Simeon Stoddard (1675).
1689
1701
Simeon Stoddard (1702).
1674
The foregoing completes the history of the Military Company of the Massachusetts
from 1637 to 1737. During that time nine hundred and fifty-two names — including
those of the charter members — were borne upon the roll. The positions of those
persons in the social, civil, and military life of the colony and province indicate the
respect which the people entertained for the Company, as well as the ability, promi-
nence, and influence of its members. They were among the first in organizing churches
and supporting them; they were the constant friends of public schools; they were
prominent in framing and also in administering the laws of the colony ; they were fore-
most in the introduction of manufactures, and in the extension of the trade of Boston ;
they were, as a rule, the chief military men of the colony, and were among the first in its
defence ; many of them were public benefactors, devoting somewhat of their wealth to
education, religion, and charity. They trod every battle-field of New England in the
first century of the Company's existence ; they fought for freedom on foreign soil ; they
judged in the courts ; they pleaded at the bar ; they instituted town government, and,
levelling forests, were active in settling towns on the frontier.
Among the prominent traits of the members of the Artillery Company, their loyalty
to the colony stands forth, fearless and prominent. In the records of the town meetings,
in the public papers prepared by members of the Company, it seems they so planned,
spoke, and acted as to hasten the time when Independence was bom and the Republic
of the United States of America was established.
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Abbot, Rev. Hull 474, 475
Adams, Alexander (1652) ..172, 179, 186, 316, 4S4
Henry (1652) 172, 142, 156, 173, 234, 282
John (1691) 282,283,435.487
John (1699) 316,315.359
Samuel (1729), 435, 282, 436, 466, 477, 480, 481,
487
Thomas (1644) I37»8,i36, 173
Rev. William 264
Addington, Isaac (1652), 173, 26, 78, 172, 218, 221,
231,258,279,309,481,484
Adkins, Abraham (1642) 119
Adwood (Atwood), Herman (1644), 137, 136, 222,
484
Alford, Benjamin (i 671), 217, 264, 274, 276, 385,
386. 387
James (1713) 385, 217, 384, 386, 39^
John (1714) . .386, 217, 385, 387, 391, 475, 482,
483
Allen, Benjamin (1677) 244, 234
Bozoon (1650) 168, 115, 169, 241
Bozoun (1676), 241, 169, 264, 281, 282, 285, 310,
379» 481
Henry (1658) 184, 182, 190, 481, 484
Rev. James ^oston) ... .201, 202, 302, 326, 366
Rev. James (Brookline) . . .447, 445
Jeremiah (1694) 302, 318, 365, 393. 435
V John (1639) 85,483
Joseph ri694) 302, 298, 311, 315, 332
Silence (1700) 323, 324, 379, 435
Anchor Tavern 108, 113
Andros, Sir Edmund, 46, loi, 116, 118, 143, 204,
207, 212, 214, 215, 216, 218, 219, 223, 225, 231,
232, 241, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250, 255, 256, 259,
261, 262, 263, 265, 267, 270, 277, 278, 279, 280,
291,295,296,481,483
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Angier, Ames (1708), 365, 302, 318, 364, 366, 379,
483
Applkton, Rev. Nathaniel 467
Armstrong, Samuel T. (1807) 163
Arnold, John (1644) 137, 136, 484
Artillery Farms. . .221, 222, 393, 399, 431, 432,
440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 452, 480
Ashley, John f 1725) 419, 430
AswNWALL, -William (1643), *26, 7,64, 107, 125,
127,480,482,484
Astwood (Ashwood), James (1638), 51, 52, 59,
127, 168, 486
Atherton, Humfrey (1638), 52, 8,43,45,51,53,
57. 59.70. "9. 121, 133, 148, 154, 155, 168,
184, 195,481,482,484
Atkinson, Theodore (1644), 137, 72, 136, 181, 211,
249. 253, 347. 483. 484. 487
Atwater, Joshua (J677) 244, 217
Atwood (Adwood), John (1673), 222, 137, 249, 308
Aubrey, William (1652) .* 173, 172
Audun (Odlin), John (1638), 53, 7, 51, 135, 148,
154, 161, 163, 168, 170, 178, 184, 189, 191, 195,
197. 199. 201, 205,209,211,212,214,217, 220,
221, 482, 484
Avery, William (1654) 177,267
Bailey, Rev. John 297
Baker, Ephraim (i 733) -454
John (1644) 137, 136, 194,268,484
John (1703) . . .349, 350, 359, 433, 454, 481, 486
Richard (,1658) 185, 8, 137, 161, 184
Thomas ^16821 268,486
Thomas ( 1694S '. 302, 310
Thomas (1703) 350.349.379,448
Thomas (1732) 448, 466
Ballard, William (1638) 53. 5 >
Ballentine, John (1682), 268, 269, 281, 282, 301,
303. 3". 314, 349, 370, 379. 402, 425, 484
John, Jr. (1694) • • -303. 269, 295, 302, 323, 357,
363. 364, 379. 394. 399, 44©, 483
Balston, Nathaniel (1714), 387. 386, 39«. 392, 423,
433
Barber, George (1646) 156, 173
Barker, Thomas (1641) 112
Barnard, John (1643) 127, 125
John (1677) . .24J, 191, 244, 271, 310, 323, 379,
387, 401, 468, 481
Rev. John 401, 245, 343, 402, 407
Jonathan (1714) 387. 386, 39©, 39^. 392
Matthew (1660), 191, 197, 201, 245, 264, 387, 468,
486
Matthew (1734) 468
Richard (1662) 197, 191
Thomas (1681) 264, 191, 245, 290, 379
Barnes, Nathaniel (1676), 242, 166, 196, 241, 260,
264, 268, 272
Barrat, Samuel (1717) • • • -397. 4«>. 4io, 414, 435
Barrell, John (1643), 127, 81, 125, 170, 176, 179,
181, 194
Barstow, George (1644) 137, 136, 138
Barthelemey, Richard (1643) 127, 125
Bass, Samuel (1720) 403, 414, 415, 487
Baxter, Rev. Joseph 396
Beamsley, William (1656) 1 79, 196, 484
Beavis, Thomas (1681) 265, 264
Belcher, Andrew (1642) 120, 119, 320, 399
Rev. Joseph 3i4> 3^ 5
Belknap, Abraham (1735) 474, 292, 373, 419
Jeremiah (1711) (1724). 373. 292, 4", 4»3, 4^6,
419, 423, 435, 439, 472, 474, 487
Jerelididir 1 745) 373
Joseph (1658), 185, 146, 184, 211, 251, 291, 373,
419, 484, 487
Joseph, Jr. (1692), 291, 185, 292, 315, 373, 379,
416,419,421,474,487
Joseph (1742) 291,373,403,487
Nicholas (1725) . . . .419, 292, 373, 430, 433, 474
Bell, Daniel (1733) 454, 486
Thomas (1643) 127, 125, 179
Thomas, Jr. (1655) >79. 178
Bellingham, Richard. . . . 19, 56, 92, 158, 163, 484
Bendall, Edward (1638), 53, 7, 51, 54, 62, 63, in,
142,209,213,482,484
Freegrace (1667) . . .209, 53, 108, 212, 214, 217,
220, 240, 307, 484
Bendish, Thomas (1671) 217
Bennett, John (1734) 469,468
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Bennett, Peter (1672) 220, 232, 233, 234
Samuel (1639) 85, 86,88
BpRRY, Henry (1733) 454, 467, 473
Biggs, John (1641 ) 1 12, 7, 182, 189, 482, 484
Bill, Richard (1707), 360, 370, 391, 392, 398, 403,
474
Thomas (1674) 227, 228, 360, 486
BiLUNGS, Joseph (1694) 303, 302
Blackborne (Blackburne), Walter (1638), 54, 51,
107
Blake, John (1642) 120, 119, 487
Nathaniel (1673) 223, 222, 240
Solomon (1719) 402, 403, 413, 486
William (1646) 156, 120, 223, 402
Blanchard, Joseph (1737) 478, 443
Blowers, Rev. Thomas . . . .399, 398, 408, 460, 472
Blue Anchor TaverN 11 1, 120
Blue Bell Tavern 190, 207
Bordman, Aaron (1736) 475
Borland, John (1692), 292, 291,312,435, 481,487
BoswoRTH, Samuel (1667) 209
Zacheus (1650) 169, 7, 168, 209, 218
Bourne, Nehemiah (1638), 541 8, 51, 55, 95, 98, 136,
484
BOWKER, Edmund (1646) . '. 156
Bowles, John (1645) 149, 152, 482
Brackett, Peter (1648) .... 164, 86, 211, 484, 487
Richard (1639) 86, 85, 164, 484
Bradford, Moses (1674) 228, 227, 484
Bradshaw, Humphrey (1642) 120, 119, 182
Brattle, Edward ( 1694) 303, 302, 436
Thomas (1675), 235, 80, 104, 132, 182, 211, 234,
236, 256, 269, 281, 285, 296, 303, 312, 315, sss,
344. 346, 354, 368, 400, 436, 481, 483* 484, 487
WUliam (1729), 436, 236, 435, 453, 466, 467, 483
Brattle Street Church 315
Breighton, Samuel (1681) 265, 264
Brewer, Daniel (1666) 205
Bridemore, (1639) 86, 85
Bridge, Benjamin Ci7'0» 374, 252, 373, 380, 391,
397» 433
Ebenezer (I7i7),397i 252, 374, 4H, 415, 445, 447
Matthew (1643) 127, 125, 128, 234
Samuel (1679) 252, 251, 374, 397, 484
Thomas (1643) 128, 125
Rev. Thomas 35 7, 356, 398
Bridges, Robert (164 1), II 2, 113,119, 135,481,482
Bridgham, Benjamin (1674) 228, 223, 227
Henry (1644), 138, 136, 182, 223, 228, 316, 350,
484
Henr^ (1699), 316, 228, 315, 350, 353, 359, 363,
366, 379, 487
Henry (1703) 35^, 349, 359
Jonathan (1673), 223, 222, 228, 264, 316, 350, 484
Joseph (1674), 228, 223, 227, 268, 282, 284, 316,
364, 481. 484
Briggs, William ( ) 379
^ Brinley, Thomas (1681) 265, 264, 276, 351
Briscoe, Joseph (1692), 292, 291, 293, 308, 350,487
Joseph (1703) 350, 292, 349, 359
Brom field, Edward (1679) (1707), 252, 251, 253,
260, 281, 293, 294, 354, 360, 366, 375, 417, 448,
481,482,487
Edward, Jr. (1732) . .448, 252, 449, 466, 481, 487
Brookhaven, John (1681) 265, 264
Broughton, George ( 1667) 209, 234
Brown, Edmund (1691) 283, 162, 223, 282
Rev. Edmund 208, 283
Browne (Brown), James (1638), 55, 7, 51, 175, 484
Browne, James (1643) 128, 125
Bucanan (Buchanan), John (1695) . •3^> 321, 35 1,
379
Buckley, David (1698) 313
BULFINCH, Adino (1702) ..335, 356, 379, 391, 393,
435
BuLKLEY, Rev. Edward 259
Richard (1722) 411, 414, 418, 439
(Buckley), Thomas (1685) 274, 8
BuMSTEAD, Thomas (1647), 161, 182, 209, 229,484
Thomas (1764) 161
Burcham, William (1644) 138, 136
Burroughs, Francis (1686) 277, 276
Burton, Stephen (1680) 260
Busby, Abraham (1647) 162, 161
Butcher, Robert (1676) 242, 241,487
Butler, John (1644) 138, 136
Buttolph, John (1720) 403, 414, 448
Nicholas (1694), 303. 302, 356, 379, 403, 421, 435
Button, John ( 1643) ... 128, 7, 125, 182, 482, 485
Byfield, Nathaniel (1679), 253, 139, 251, 2154, 260,
262, 263, 268, 315, 320, 329, 343, 379, 383, 416,
434, 43S» 482
By-Laws of the Company 10, 11, 183, 327
Cakebread, Thomas (1637) 41, 12, 162
Calfe, Robert, Jr. (1710) . .370, 374, 380, 391, 428
Call (Cawle), Jonathan (1682) 269, 268,484
Callender, Joseph (1703) 351, 349
Campbell, Duncan (1686) 277, 276
Capen, John (1646) 157, 44, 120, 156, 168
Carey, tames (1723) 4i5» 414, 425, 430, 4^1
Jonathan (1740) .415, 461
Carnes, Edward (1755) 455
John (1649) 167, 166, 454
John (1733) 454, 167, 453, 455, 460, 466
Thomas (1754) 455
Carter, Josiah (1732) 449, 448, 466
Samuel (1648) 164
Castle William (Castle Island) (Fort Indepen-
dence), 59, 88, 124, 157, 167, 172, 199, 222, 227,
290,453
Chaffy, Matthew (1642) 120, 1 19, 485
Chamberlin, Thomas ( 1714) . • -387, 386, 408, 414
Chandler, John (1725), 419, 298,420, 430,469,
470, 471, 482
John, Jr. (1734) • • • -469, 419, 420, 468, 470, 475
Charter of the Company 9, 10, 11
Chauncy (Chauncey), Charles (1699), 3i6, 315,
319, 320, 330, 331, 359, 473, 487
Rev. Charles , 473, 472
Checkley, Anthony (1662), 197, 153, 198, 207, 242,
244, 260, 271, 276, 282, 291, 308
Anthony, Jr. (1695) 308,313
Samuel (1678), 249, 153, 198, 250, 274, 281, 282,
301, 323, 331, 356, 357, 364, 369, 372, 379, 384.
385, 393, 398, 423, 481, 486, 487
Rev. Samuel 423, 249, 435
Rev. Samuel 249
Cheeseholm (Chisholm), Thomas (1638) ..55, 51
Cheever, Ezekiel (i733), 455» 449, 454, 45^, 4^,
474, 475
Joshua C1732), 449, 386,448, 455, 456, 466, 473,
475,481,486
Nathan (1733) 455, 454, 456, 468
Rev. Samuel 274
Chickering, Francis (1643) 128, 125, 149
Child, Robert (1639) 86, 85, 87, 89, iii, 155
Church, Benjamin (1742) 483
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491
Clap, Roger (1646), 157, 88, 156, 161, 172, 178, 222,
298
Clark, Benjamin (1733) • -456. 3^6, 4S4» 467* 473»
487
Rev. Peter 477
Thomas (1733) 456,326,454
(Clarke), William (1646) 158, 9, 156, 234
William (1699), 316, 315, 317, 349»'35i»359,456.
481, 482, 487
Clarke, Andrew ( 1675) 236, 235
Francis (1701) . . . ; .332, 351, 353, 359..3§4» 481
Hugh (1666) 205, 206, 234
Nicholas (1656) 180, 179
Thomas (1638), 56, 7, 8, 51, 64, 84, 92, in, 138,
143, 144, 170, 175,181, 189,200,201, 202,253,
274, 480, 482, 483
Thomas (1644), 138, 9. "5» i35» 136, i39, 148,
168, I75» 176, I9i,i95»i97»2i4f 221, 238,245,
259, 264, 274, 341, 481, 484, 485
Thomas (1685) 274, 261, 276, 315
Timothy (1702), 335, 315, 320, 336, 342, 349, 353,
357. 358, 360, 364, 366, 373. 379. 39^, 400, 466,
469, 481
William (1703), 35 ^ 332, 349, 357, 359, 402, 409,
416, 418 ,
Clements, William (1662) . . . 198, 9, 197, 199, 201
Clifford, George (1644) i39i 76, 136, 485
Clough, John (1691), 283, 282, 284, 308, 406, 487
Samuel C 1 694 ) 304, 302, 3 3 2
William (1695) 3o8, 406, 486
Cock, William (1733) 456, 454
Codman, John (1733) 45^. 453, 454, 4^7* 484
Coffin, Gear (1734) 47°. 4^8, 473
CoGGAN, John (1638), 57, 41, 51, 87, 96, 124, 161,
181, 188, 279, 480, 482, 483
CoiT.Job (1727) 425,430.445
CoiTMORE, Thomas (1639) 87, 57, 85, 96, 484
Cole, Ann (Mansfield) (Keayne) . . .20, 30, 68, 69
John (1642J 120, 119
John (1648;., 165, 164
Samuel (1637), 3o. 7, '2, 20, 50, 57, 120, 159, 170,
181, 182, 480, 482, 483, 485
Thomas (1682) 269, 268
CoLLicoTT, Richard (1637) 42, 9, 12, 486
CoLUNS, Edward (1641) 114, no, 112, 232
CoLMAN, Rev. Benjamin . ..348, 242, 315, 349, 355
(Coleman), William (1676), 242, 207, 241, 271,
290, 392
Combs, John (1693) 298
Coney, John (1662), 198, 182, 197, 220, 276, 302,
367. 435, 486
Cooke, Elisha, Jr. (1699), 317, 129, 254, 287, 315,
318, 320, 331,347.348, 350. 364. 379, 383.392.
396, 402, 409, 425, 433, 434, 435, 448, 460, 468,
477, 481, 482, 483
George (1638), 57, 8, 40, 45. 5^ 52, 58, 60, 99,
no, n7, 124, 136, 150,482
Joseph (1640) 99.57.58,60
Richard (1643).. 129, 7, 125, 181, 205, 2n, 317,
484, 485
Cookson, John (1701), 332, 321, 333, 359.410,414.
415, 418, 423, 439, 486
Cooper, Rev. Samuel 414
Rev. William 414, 357
Copeland, Ephraun ( 1 733) 456, 454, 467
Cornish, James (1691) 283, 282
CosEN (Cozens), Francis (1640) 98, 99
COTTA, John (1679), 254, 251, 290, 313, 379, 451,485
John, Jr. (1698) 313, 254, 314, 356, 359
Cotton, Rev. John, 171, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 37, 65,
68, 91, n8, 126, 131, 148, 155, 164, 176, 177,
190, 226, 359
Rev. Rowland 359
Rev. Seaborn 226
William (1650). . ..169, 168, 180, 184, 189, 191,
195. »97. 485
Courtney, David (1640) 99
CRAFrs, John (1668) 211
Creeks, Edward (1674) . . .228, 227, 234, 274, 276
Crosman, Robert (1644) 139, 136
Crow, William (1696) 310
Crynes, Nathaniel (1685) 275, 274
CuMBY, Robert (1691) . . . .283, 282, 290, 298, 301,
308,310,311,379,386,486
Cunningham, Andrew (1720) . .404, 403, 414, 415
Nathaniel (1720) . . .404, 386, 403, 410, 414, 425,
431. 432, 435. 444, 445. 446, 447. 448, 452,
468, 475
Curtis, Philip (1666) 206, 205, 217, 234, 237
Gushing, Benjamin (1700), 324, 323, 331, 359, 486
Thomas (1691), 284, 282, 3n, 339, 360, 364, 366,
372, 379. 380, 392, 408, 418, 425, 435, 448, 473,
481, 482, 486
Cutler, John (1681) 265, 234, 264, 267, 272
Cutter, Richard (1643) 129, 58, 125
William (1638) 58,51, 129
Danforth, Rev. John 301, 309, 366
Rev, Samuel (Roxbury) . .210, 135, 301, 324, 366
Rev. Samuel (Taunton) 366, 365
Darrell, John (1714) ••••3^8, 386,413,414,477
D*AuLNAY, 63, 89, 113, 119, 192
Davenport, Addington (1692), 293, 88, 291, 315,
364, 373, 380, 383, 392, 416, 481, 482, 483
James (1727) 426, 425, 439, 448, 474
John (1694) 304,302
Richard (1639), 87, 8, 72, 85, 88, 137, 157, 167,
173, 199,201,212,293,304
Davie, Humphrey (1665), 202, 9, 203, 216, 365,481
James ( 1 708 ) 3^5 , 3^4
Davis, Benjamin (1673) ..223, 108, 130, 217, 222,
238, 245, 249, 251, 263, 264, 276,315,360,487
James (1651) 171, 182,219,485
John (1643) 129, 9, 125, 269, 485 .
Joseph <i67C) 236, 211, 235, 260, 485, 487
Tobias (1666) 206, 205, 21 1
William (1643). ..129, 9, 64, 104, 125, 130, 148,
154, 172, 179, 181, 189, 194, 199, 200, 201, 2n,
220, 223, 234, 236, 245, 480, 485, 487
Waiiam ( 1 67 7 ) 245, J 30, 244
Davison, Daniel (1672) 220
Nicholas (1648) 165, 164, 220, 266, 483
Dawes, Ambrose (1674) . . .229, 227, 238, 261, 487
Thomas, Jr. (1754) 229, 382, 422, 454
William, Sr. (1760) .229, 487
William, Jr. (1768) 229
Day, James (1733) 457, 377, 419, 454, 467
Wentworth (1640) 99, 100, 485
Deering, Henry ( 1682), 269, 72, 219, 268, 271, 272,
274, 282, 298, 310. 331, 373, 379, 386, 448, 481
Denison, Daniel (1660), 191, 8, 25, 52, 82, SS, 180,
181, 192, 233, 234, 245, 355, 481, 482, 483
Deshon, Moses (1737) 479, 388, 478
Dewer, Sampson (1718) 400, 308
DiNSDALE, William (1658) 185, 184, 234, 485
DowDiNG, Joseph (1727) 426, 425, 439, 486
DowNE, John (1758) 394
Thomas (1733) 457, 435, 453, 454, 468
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DowNE, William (1716), 394, 208, 395, 401, 414,
418, 422, 425, 431, 432, 447*448, 452, 466, 467,
473,480,481
Draper, Moses (1693) 298, 486
Driver, George (1701) 333, 332, 359
Drowne, Thomas (1737) 479, 478
Drury, Hugh (1659), 190, 130, 182, 189, 201, 207,
229, 485
John (1674) 229, 227, 233, 234, 487
Dudley, Joseph (1677). ..245, 123, 143, 212, 215,
225, 233, 234, 244, 246, 247, 248, 250, 254, 260,
264, 273, 292, 296, 333, 334, 337, 341, 349»48i,
482
Paul (1677) 248, 231, 244, 246, 482, 487
Sarah 67
Thomas, 135, 1 1, 23, 37, 67, 68, 94, 104, 105. 106,
148,191,245,246,355,483
Dummer, Jeremiah (1671), 217, 93, 244, 251, 337,
354,393.481,485
William (1702), 337, 217, 282, 290, 318, 331, 335,
338, 359, 383, 401, 481, 482, 483
Duncan, Nathaniel (1638), 58, 8, 10, 11, 12,40,42,
51. 59, "5» »2i, 177, 182, 328, 485
, Nathaniel, Jr. (1642) 121, 58, 119, 177
Peter (1654) I77, 58, 182
Dunstable Artillery Farm.. 222, 393, 431, 432,
440, 445, 446, 4^2
DuNSTER, Henry (1640), 100, 58, 99, 124, 311,316,
483
DURANT, Edward (1725) 420, 419, 423
Dure (Dewer), David (1695) 308,400
DUREN, Andrew (1644) 140, 136
Durham, Samuel (1712) 380, 413
DwiGHT, Joseph (1734) . ..470, 339, 4^8, 47», 483
Seth (1702) 339, 335, 359, 2f>Z* 47©
Dyar, Benjamin (1691), 284, 234, 282, 308, 359,457
}ohn (1691) 284, 282, 301
oseph (1733) 457»454
Dyer, Barret (1711) . .374, 343, 373, 380, 4H, 435
Giles (1680) 260, 261, 276, 335, 373, 481
Edsall, Thomas (1652) 173, 172, 182
Edwards, John (1699), 3i8, 302, 315, 319, 353, 359,
365, 416
John, Jr. (1747) 416
Joseph (1738) 318,416
Thomas (1724) 416, 318, 434, 439
Eldred, Samuel (1641) 114, 112
EuoT, Benjamin (1707) 3^0, 359, 379, 388
John ( 1 7 14) 388, 386, 408, 4 1 4
PhUip (1638) 59, 51, 52, 160, 161,360,
388
Elkin, Nathaniel (1678) 249
Elus, John (1709) 367, 391
Emerson, Edward ( 1 729) 437, 435* 439
Emmons, Benjamin, Jr. (1698), 314, 313, 363, 379,
408, 487
Endicott, Governor John, 6, 39, 40, 44, 57, 68, 74,
78, 87, 88, 102, 104, 167, 175, 176, 195, 319
John (1 733) 457, 454. 458, 466
Epes, Daniel (1706) 358, 359, 370, 471, 482
Daniel, Jr. (1734) ^^l, 468, 473, 477
Essex, Joseph (1712) 380, 391
Eustace (Eustis), John (1711) 374, 373, 380
Evans, Henry (1652) 173, 172
Josias (1642) 121,9, "9
EVERED, John, see Webb, John (1643).
Eyre, John (1682), 269, 268, 270, 296, 400, 481,487
John 07»8) 400, 4io» 414, 483
Fairbanks, George (1644) 140, 136
Richard (1654) 177, 7, iii, 179
Farnam (Famham,Farnum), Jonathan(i68i), 265,
264, 486
Farnham, Henry (1644) 140, 136, 229, 265
Farnum (Farnam), Joseph (^674) . .229, 227, 485
Fawer, Gibson (1692) 293, 291
Fenno, Ephraim (1711) 374,373,3^0
Femys (Fermace, Formais,Vennaes), (1638),
59, 51, 60, 98
Fernly, Waterhouse (1700) 324, 323, 359
Feveryear, Grafton (171 7), 397,407,408, 414,456
First Church in Charlestown 484
First Church in Boston, 49, 50, 168,484,485, 486
Fisher, Anthony (1644). . .140, 100, 102, 136, 156
Daniel (1640).. 100, 99, loi, 102, 134, 140, 17^
481, 482
Joshua (1640;, 102, 99, 100, no, 114, 140, 163,
165
FiSKE, Rev. Moses 307
Fitch, Joseph (1733) 458, 454, 468
Thomas (1700), 324, 269, 282, 323, 32J, 330,
331, 342, 347, 349, 350, 356, 359, 360, 363, 364,
367, 384,385, 392, 393, 398,402, 403,416, 418,
422, 431, 432, 433, 435, 436, 442, 447, 448,
453, 454. 465, 467, 468, 469, 472, 481, 482, 483,
487
Zachariah (1733) 458,454
Fleet, Thomas (1727) . . . .426, 425, 427, 439, 445
Fletcher, Edward (1643) • • • 130, 9, 125, 190, 485
FuNT, Rev. Henry 184, 248
Rev. Josiah 248
Fogg, Ralph (1644) 140, 9, 136, 141
FooTE (Foot), Caleb (1648) 165, 164
FosDiCK, James O722) 411, 373, 414, 418
Foster, Hopesiill (1642), 121, 119, 161, 211, 223,
304
HopestiU (1673), 223, 121, 137, 162, 222, 230, 232,
283, 304
HopestiU (1694), 304, 121, 223, 283, 302, 359, 474
John (1679), 254, 143, 251, 279, 280, 281, 305,
341, 346, 354, 364, 400, 481, 482, 486
Thomas (1668) 211,485
Thomas (1701) 333.332,359,411
Thomas (1722) 411, 333, 412, 414, 418, 474
FowLE (Fowles), Thomas ( 1639), 88, 24, 85, 89, 1 11,
155, 156, 186, 298, 480, 485, 486
FowLES, James (1693) 298
Foxcroft, Francis (1679), 255, 234, 251, 271, 276,
279, 354. 388, 415. 482
Rev. Thomas 415, 198
Frary, Theophilus (1666), 206, 145, 205, 207, 211,
226, 232, 234; 268, 294, 481, 485, 487
WiUiam (1703) 351.349,379
^French, William (1638) 60, 51, 121, 122
Friend, John (1640) 103,99,483
FuRNEL, Strong (1651) 171, 485
Galpine, Calvin (i 702) 339, 335, 340, 379
Gaskell, Samuel, Jr. (1699) . . .319, 31J, 359, 487
Gatchell, Increase (1727) 428, 425, 439
Gay, Rev. Ebenezer 434
Gedney, Bartholomew (1726) . .423, 424, 439, 445,
468, 473, 475. 477
Gee, Rev. Joshua 443, 440, 442, 472, 473
George, John (1702), 340, 276, 290, 325, 335, 364,
366, 379, 487
Gerrish, Benjamin (1714) ....388, 325, 369, 386,
391, 432, 487
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Gerrish, John (1700) ..325, 323, 331, 334, 340,
359. 366, 369* 380, 385. 388. 401, 432
John,Jr.(i7i8),40i, 325, 388,400,414,432,473,
487
Rev. Joseph 369
Samuel (1709), 367* 3^8, 369, 380, 388, 391.432,
487
GiBBiNS, John (17")- -375. 40, 285, 373, 380, 398,
483
(Gibbons), William (1691) . . . .285, 40, 282, 375
Gibbons, Daniel L. (1810) 40
Edward (1637) ..38, I, 7, 12, 14, 19, 22, 39, 40,
41, 51,52,63,66, 84, 88, 91, 112, 118, 119, 125,
154. 155. »67» '70» 176,212,285,480,481,483.
484, 485
John (1717) 398.397.403,414
GiBBS, Benjamin (1666). . .207, 153, 205, 234, 240,
242, 483, 485, 487
Henry (1726) . .424, 293, 423, 439, 444, 453, 487
Rev. Henry 356
Robert (1692), 293, 182, 291, 298, 311, 313, 315,
323. 330, 331. 335. 424. 481, 487
Gibson, William (167J5) 236, 235, 272, 485
Gifts to Harvard College 483
Gilbert, Jonathan (1653) 175
Gill, Obadiah (1679) 255, 251, 282, 486
Glover, Thomas (1642) 121, 9, 119
Godfrey, Thomas (1701) 333.332,359
Goffe, Daniel (1712), 380, 381, 386, 391, 448, 467,
468
Goldthwait, Benjamin (1740) 375
John (1711) (i72o),375,373, 386, 403,405.408,
412, 414, 444, 448,450. 474. 486
Joseph (1732) 450,375.448
GoocH, James Ci7H). 389, 386, 396, 414, 43j. 453
Gooding (Goodwin), Thomas (1733) . • .458, 454,
467. 468
Goodwin, Nathaniel (171 1) • ..375, 373. 380, 400,
406,415,458.487
GooKiN, Daniel (1645) • • H9, "4. 123, 150, 176,
203, 233, 481, 482, 484, 485
Gore, Christopher (1814) 61
John (1638) 60, 51, 61, 178
ohn (1743) -.......'...61
Samuel (1786) 61
Stephen (1773) 61
Gorton, Samuel 45, 52, 58,61, 117
Grant, John (1733) 458. 454. 467, 473
John (1769) 458
UlywesS 43
Gray, Benjamin (1717) 398, 397. 4 H
Samuel (1706) 358
Great House (Three Cranes) 93, 96
Green Dragon Tavern 65, 145, 168, 292
Green, James (1674) 229, 227, 230, 304, 375,
486
Nathaniel (1722) . . .412, 408, 410, 41 1, 414, 435
. Richard (1694) 304, 230, 302, 375
Samuel (1638) 61, 51,81
Samuel (1711) 375. 304. 373. 380, 487
Greene, Jacob (1650) 169, 168
John (1639) 89,85,90, 169
Greenleaf, Enoch (1680) 261, 260, 301, 373
John (1727) 428,425,439
Joseph (1680) 261, 260
Greenough, John (1712), 381, 236, 380, 396, 398,
400. 413. 423. 445. 446, 447
Newman ( 1 740) 38 1
Samuel (1786) 381
Greenough, Thomas (1744) 381
William (1675), 236, 235, 251, 274, 282, 356, 381,
486
Greensmith, Stephen (1638) 62, 51, <4
Greenwood, Samuel ( 1 722), 41 2, 41 1, 415, 483, 486
Gridley, Believe (1662) 198, 186, 197
Joseph (1662) 198, 186, 197, 308
Richard (1658). . .185, 7, 63, 182, 184, 186, 198,
308. 433, 485
Richard (1695) 308, 198,311,487
Griggs, William (1675) 237, 235, 315, 485
Gunnison, Hugh ( 1646) 158, 7, 93, 156, 485
Gurnell, John (1643) 130, 125
Gutteridge (Goodridge), John (1640) . • . 103 99,
304, 485
Robert (1694) 304, 276, 302, 303, 406, 435
Hale, Rev. John 272
Robert (1644) 141,58, 136,484,485
Hall, Nathaniel (1692) 293, 291, 486
Richard (1707) 361,360,370
Samuel (1638) 62,51
Hallowell, Benjamin (1733). 458. 403, 454. 4^7,
468, 473
Halsey (Halsall), George (1650) 170, 168
James ( 1 7 1 6) 395. 394. 403. 4 1 4
Hammond, Lawrence (1666), 207, 98, 205, 209, 214,
220, 265, 267, 484
Hancxx:k, Rev. John 444
Hansett, John (1647) 162, 161
Hardier, John (1641) 114, 112
Harding, Richard (1646) i c8, 156
(Hardinge), Robert (1637). ..41, 7. '2, 68, 279,
480, 482, 485
Harlakenden, Roger 57, 94,99, no
Harris, Anthony (1644) 141, 1^6
Harrison, John (1638) 62. 9, 51, 63, 286, 485
Richard ( 1646) i c8, 156
Harvard College Graduates 482, 483
Hasey, William (1652) 173, 9, 172, 174, 234
Hatch, Estes(i7ii) 376,373,391.454,465
Haugh, Samuel (1711) 37^. 373, 380; 384
Hawkins, James (1680) 261, 260
Thomas (1638), 63, 9, 51, 66, 119, 124, 135, 137,
143, 144, 201, 2r4, 305
Thomas (1649) 168, 9, 63, 64, 65, 167, 181
Hayes, Rutherford B 28
Haynes, John (1639) 90, 91, 212, 481
(Haines), Walter (1639) 90, 85, 9r—
Hayward, John (1673), 224, 222, 249, 251, 260,
483
Helyer, John ( 1 727) 428, 425, 439, 44c, 486
Henchman, Daniel (1675), 237, 11, 13, 25, 206, 220,
233, 234, 235, 238, 243, 248, 268, 284, 299, 381,
487
Daniel (1712), 381, 294, 322, 371, 380, 382, 386,
391, 421, 444, 453, 465, 467, 473, 477, 480, 483,
487
Hezekiah (1692) 294, 291, 381
Hewes (Hughes), Joshua (1637), 29, 12, 30,47, 64,
125, 161, 165, 175, 176, 182, 483
Higginson, Rev. John 199
Hill, James (1677), 248, 223, 228, 244, 249, 252,
274, 279, 283, 379, 481, 487
James ( 1 7 1 7) 398, 397, 408, 410, 414, 486
John (1643) 130,9, 125,485
John (1647) 162,45, 161, 248
Joseph (1691) 285, 282, 486
"Valentine (1638), 64, 51, 107, 173, 285, 480, 485
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HiLLER, Benjamin (1714). 389. 3^8, 386, 392. 396,
414
Joseph, Jr. (1709). 368, 367, 380, 384, 389. 394,
400, 401
HiLLIER, Hugh 28
Hinsdale, Robert (1645) 1 50, 149
HoBART, David (1674) 230, 227
Joshua ('1641)..! 14, 112, 115, 169, 230, 234, 482
Rev. Nehemiah 277, 263
Rev. Peter 179, 1 14, 230, 277
HoBBV, Charles (1702), 340, 282, 331, 334, 335, 341,
348. 353» 379, 384, 428
John (1727) 428, 425, 430
HoDGDON, Nathaniel (1727) . ' •428, 425, 430, 433,
486
HoLMAN, John (1637) 41, 12, 42
Holmes, Nathaniel (1693) 298, 234, 308
HoLYOKE, Rev. Edward 407
John ( 1 7 14) 389, 386, 400, 4 1 4
Samuel (i7i4),389,386, 390, 39i, 40i, 425, 432,
433,434, 442. 444, 445» 44^, 447. 452
Honourable Artillery Company of London,
3, 4, 5, 8, 216
Hough, Atherton (1643) • .131, 125, 147, 480, 481,
485
Howard, Nathaniel (1641) 115, 112
William (1661) 195, 196, 202, 485
HowCHiN (Houchin), Jeremiah (1641) . . . 1 15, 97,
112, 181, 201, 241, 480, 485
Howe (Haugh), Daniel (1637), 26, 8, 12, 27, 47, 81
Hubbard, Joseph (1707) (1717), 361, 360, 379, 397.
393,401.414,474.484
Mr. (see Rev, Nehemiah Hobarf) 276
Thomas (1732) 450. 448, 466, 473. 477. 487
HucKENs (Iluckins, Hutchins;, Thomas (1637),
28, 12,84, 136,234
Hudson, William (1640), 103,93, 95, 99. '04, 129,
130, 136, 151, 161, 165,168, 170, 175, 179, 181,
188, 191, 195, 201, 236, 239, 263, 343,482,485
Hull, John (1 638) 64,51, 172, 193
John (1660), 193, 26, 64, 129, 181, 191, 194, 195,
199, 201, 202, 206, 21 1, 217, 233, 239, 244, 249,
258, 263, 391, 481, 483, 485, 487
Thomas (1666) 207, 205
Humfrey, John (1640), 104,99, ^05, 116, 117,481,
483
John, Jr. (1641) 116, 105, 112
HuNLOCK, Edward (1682) 270, 268
HUNN, Nathaniel (1662) 198, 197
Hunnewell, Ambrose (1695) . . 308, 376
Richard (171 1) 37^. 373. 380
Hunt, Ephraim (1717) • ..398, 275, 368, 386, 397,
401, 414, 482
Jabcz (1727) . .428. 425, 434, 439. 445, 448, 453
John (1709) . .368, 275, 367, 384, 391, 404, 435,
473 .
Thomas (168c) . .275, 9, 234, 274, 282, 308, 313,
323, 357. Z^^ 379, 398. 481, 486, 487
Hurd, John ( 1640) 105, 99, 106, 485
Hutchinson, Ann, 7, 10, 24, 32,37, 42, 53, 54, 59,
64, 65, 66, 81, 126, 129, 169, 174, 192
Edward (1638), 64, 7, 51, 60, 65, 66, 86,92, 112,
151, 176, 180, 181, 189, 194, 202, 214, 234, 279,
304, 327, 480, 482, 485
Edward (1702), 341, 305, 331, 334, 335, 342, 343.
346, 359. 372, 373, 380, 384, 392, 393. 396, 398.
399, 400, 402, 408, 415,416,425, 431, 432, 433,
434, 435. 439, 440,444. 445. 446, 447. 448, 450,
452, 453. 454. 468, 472. 474. 477» 481, 482. 486
Hutchinson, Elisha (1670), 214, 64, 93, 139, 215,
217, 226, 230, 231, 238, 240, 250, 254, 261,269,
272, 280, 282, 288. 304, 310. 31 1, 314, 323, 331,
336, 341, 345, 348, 349, 353, 357, 364, 372, 373,
379,481,482,484
John (1640 .151.149,174
Samuel (1652) 174, 151, 172, 181
Thomas (1694), 304, 215, 282, 302, 305, 306, 313,
315. 329, 330, 34 1, 342, 343. 353. 35^, 359. 360,
364, 373, ^Z^ 385, 393. 396, 400, 402, 440, 442,
448, 474, 481, 482, 483, 486
William (1703) 351, 349, 352, 357, 379, 409. 483
William 24, 64, 121, 174
Ivory, William (1703).
•352,349
Jackson, Edmund (1646), 159, 129, 156, 182, 294,
485
John (1675) 238,235
Joseph (1738) 422,457
Samuel (1733) .459, 454, 467, 477
Thomas (1692) 294, 291, 395, 435, 481
Thomas (1716) 395, 294, 394, 400, 414, 484
Jacobs, John (1682) 270, 234, 268
Jencks, Richard (i666) 207, 205, 486
Jenner, .Thomas ( 1673) ; 224, 222, 484
Jennison, William (1637) 34, 8, 12, 35, 87
Jesse, David (1700) 325.323.359
Jesson, Jacob (1673) 224, 222, 484
Johnson, Edward ( 1637), 45, 12, 46, 52, 58, 82, 92,
. .94,98, 133,199,200,482
/Isaac (1645), »5i. 52, 59. i34, I49, 205,209, 233,
234, 235
James (1638), 65, 7, 51,66,68, 135, 181, 182, 184,
207, 485
John (1638) 66,47,51,67,68,84,98, 151
Samuel ( 1675) 238, 235, 290, 311, 314, 379
Jones, Elnathan (1734) 47^ 468, 477
Henry ( 1 700) 325, 323, 359
Robert (1679) 256, 234, 252
Samuel (1725) 420, 419, 421, 433, 439 .
Thomas (1643) «3'. "3, 125,304,375
Joy, Samuel (1665) 203, 186, 202
Thomas (1658) 186, 181, 184,203
JuLiEN House 138
Keayne (MansBeld) (Cole), Ann, 12, 20, 30, 68, 69
(Lane) (Paige), Anna (Hannah), 20, 67, 68, 69,
299, 333
(Cane, Kaine, Kayne), Benjamin (1638), 67, 12,
51, 68, 69, 75, 112, 136, 180, 181, 245, 299, 485
(Cane, Kaine, Kayne), Robert (1637), ^2, 7, 9,
10, II, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22,28,30,
34, 40, 47. 49, 50, 57, 58, 59, 66, 67, 68, 69, 76,
81, 93, 112, 116, 161, 177, 178, 180, 181, 182,
186, 188, 199, 210,212, 274,279, 287,299,324,
328, 333, 353. 372. 421, 480, 482, 483, 485
(Dudley) (Pacy), Sarah 67, 68, 245, 299
'Keech, John (1692) 294, 291, 301
Keeling, Samuel (1699), 319, 315, 320, 323, 353,
359, 364* 370, 372, 392
Keen, William (1692) (1702), 342, 294, 291, 315,
334, 335. 343. 359, 374
Kelley (Kelly), David (1644) 141, 136
Kent, Richard 8
William (1667) .^. .210, 9, 209, 217, 221
Kibby, Henry (1644) , 141, 136
KiLBY, John (1691), 285, 282, 286, 310, 315, 339,
356, 379. 487
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KiLCUP, Dudson (1727) .... 429, 390» 425, 439» 444
KiLCUB, Roger (1684) 273, 276, 298, 362, 429
KiLHAM (Kilhen), Daniel (1045) ^S^* '49
King's Chapel. ... 274, 276, 277
Knight, Edmund (1700) 325, 323, 359, 402
KoLDOM (Coldam), Qement (1645) 151, i49
Lake, Thomas (1653), 175, in, 118, 130, 176, 181,
182, 184, 191, i95» »97» 202, 226, 234, 481, 483,
486
Lane (Keayne) (Paige), Hannah (Anna), 20, 67,
68, 69, 299, 333
Larkin, Edward (1044) 141, 136
Latin School. 20
La Tour, ..24, 40, 63, 89, 119, 124, 125,
'53
Lechford, Thomas (1640) 106, 99, 107
Lee, William (1720) 405, 403, 414
Levereit, Hudson (1658% 186, 92, 184, 187, 197,
215.352,354,437 , ,
John (1639), 91, 22, 23, 50, 64, 65, 70, 85, 91, 92,
93,95. 98, 103, 105, 107, 112, 119, 122, 123,
124, 129, 132, 136, 150, 160, 163, 172, 173, 176,
177, 185, 186, 199, 200, 202, 214, 227,231, 232,
233, 240, 248, 249, 253, 317, 352, 354, 437, 480,
481, 482, 484, 485
John (1704), 354, 92, 187, 215, 282, 330, 349, 352,
355, 359. 414, 482, 483
Knight (1729) 437, 435. 439, 475
Thomas (1703) 352, 349, 354, 379, 437
Lewis, Ezekiel (1707), 361, 273, 307, 360, 362, 363,
373, 379, 408, 418, 425, 429, 435, 468, 481, 482,
483, 487
LiDGET, Charles (1679) .... 256, 93, 234, 252, 276,
279, 280
LiLLEY, 3amuel (1692) 294, 291, 486
Litchfield, Lawrence (1640) 107, 99
Lloyd, Henry (1703) 352, 334, 349, 359
Long, John (1681) 266, 264, 487
Robert (1639) 93, 85, 96, 266, 484
Long Tavern 266
Long Wharf 320, 366, 454
Looker (Loker, Lucar), Henry (1640) . . . 107, 99
LORING, Jonathan (1704) . .355, 354, 359, 370, 481
Joshua (1722) , 412, 411, 414
Lothrop, Rev. Samuel K 21
Thomas (1645) '52, I49. '5'. 233. 234
Love, Bennet (1727) 429, 425, 439
LowDER, William (1708), 365, 364, 370, 372, 379,
414
Lowell (Lowle), Ebenczer (1711), 376, 218, 373,
377. 380
Lowle (Lowell), John (1671) 218, 217, 485
LUDKIN, William C1651) 171
LuscoMB, Humphrey ("1678) . . .249, 250, 256, 276
Lusher, Eleazer (1638) . — 70, 45, 51, 56, 92, 154,
135, 148, 154, 155, 161, 481, 484
Lyall (Lyle), Francis (1640), 107, 54, 99, 109, 122,
126, 136, 209, 211, 485
Joseph (1668) 211
Lyde, Edward (1702) 343, 335, 379
Lyman, Caleb (1732), 450, 386, 448, 451, 466,473,
480, 481, 486
Lynde, Joseph (1681), 266, 165, 264,268, 290,482,
484
^ Samuel (1691) 286, 276, 282, 346, 372
Simon (1658) . .187, 93, 159, 184, 188, 212, 234,
266, 286
Lyon, William (164^ 152, 149
Maccarty, Thaddeus (1681) . . .?66, 264, 276, 365
Makepeace, Thomas (1638) 7',5'» '82
Mallard, Thomas (1685) 275, 274, 276
Manning, John (1641 ; 116, 112, 163
Man warring, Nathaniel (1644) 141, 136
Marion, Edward (1727) . .429, 425, 434, 439, 473
John, Jr. (1691), 286, 62, 219, 282, 287, 301, 364,
378, 402, 408, 416, 418, 481
Samuel (1691), 287, 282, 286, 290, 298, 301,308,
310, 311, 313, 315.323. 330* 334. 429
Marshall, Christopher ( 1 724) 416, 425, 430
Samuel (1685), 275. 274, 282, 313, 323, 366, 481
i^ Thomas (1640) . . . 108, 7, 99, 136, i8i, 482, 485
Martyn, Edward (1702), 343, 335, 344, 349, 370,
373, 379, 380, 391, 393, 486
Mason, David (1727) 429, 425, 439, 448
Robert (1680) 261, 260
Stephen (1686) 277, 276, 486
Mather, Rev. Cotton, 289, 93, 112, 180, 250, 263,
278, 280, 290,310,313, 315,340,353, 3S7*3^3y
370, 386
Rev. Increase, 204, 152, 164, 176, 180, 243, 250,
263, 273, 289, 290, 295, 313, 323, 354, 370, 372
Rev. Richard 180, 83, 204, 212
Mauds LEY (Moseley), Henry (1643), '3'» '25, 220
Maverick, Elias (1654) 178, 141, 177, 184
Samuel ( i6q8) 187, 184, 89, 94, 1 11, 155 .
May, George (1661) 196, 195, 485
Mayo, Rev. John 189
McDaniel. Hugh (1729) 437, 435, 439, 448
Meader, John (1676) 242, 241
Messinger, Henry (1658), 187, 182, 184, 188, 238
Simeon (1675) 238, 188, 235
Mico, John ( 1702) 344. 3'5. 335. 359, 462
Milam (Milan), John (1641) 116,9, "2,485
Military Officers of the Colony 481
Military Officers of the Province . .481, 482
Miller, Samuel (1728) 433, 439, 448
Mills, John (1665) 203, 202
Mitchelson, Edward (1638) 7', 5', 72, 269
Moody, Rev. Joshua 232, 275, 327
Moore, John (1638) 72, 5 1
John (1675) 238, 235, 260, 485
More, John (1692) 294, 291
Morrill, Abraham (1638) 72, 51, 73, 1 1 7
Isaac (1638) 73.5'. '34,205, 206
Morris (Maurice), Richard (1637) . ..35, 7, 9, 12,
36, 37, 38, 39, 88, 167, 170, 485
Morse, Ephraim (1675) 238, 235
Francis (1673) 224, 222
John (1671) ..218, 184, 211, 217, 221, 226, 232,
233, 234, 235, 240, 244, 487
Mortimer, Richard (1727) 429, 425, 439
Moseley (Maudsley), Samuel (1672), 220, 25, 131,
145, 173, 2i8, 221, 229, 233, 234, 235, 244
MouNTFORT, Benjamin (1679), 256, 252, 276, 312,
461, 486
John (1697) . . .312, 256, 311, 321, 379, 396, 461
Napoleon B. (1826) 312
MousAix, John (1641) 116, '112, 484
Musselwhite, John (1639) 94, 85
Myngs, Christopher (1701) . . . , 333, 332, 334, 379
Neale, Walter 4
Nelson, John (1680), 262, 260, 263, 270, 276, 279,
352
New North Church 386, 390
Newgate, Nathaniel (1646), 159, 76, 139, 146, 156
Newton, John (1641) 116, 112, 117, 205
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Newton, Thomas (1702) (1703), 344, 291, 335,
345. 349. 352. 359, 3^4. 379
Nichols, John (1675) 238, 235, 487
John (1702) 345.335.379
WaiUm C1727) 429, 425. 430. 434
Norman, Thomas (1670) 215, 214
North Battery 179, 202, 353, 357
Norton, David (1692) 294, 291 , 486
Francis (1643), 132, 7, 45, 64, "C, 135, 148, 161,
166, 168, 172, 178, 231, 266, 484
Rev. John 148, 19, 181, 190
Nowell, George (1662) 198, 197
Rev. Samuel 250, 251
NOYES, John (1676) 242, 241, 249, 314, 319
John (1698), 314, 313, 315, 320, 325, 331, 353,
356, 379, 487
Oliver (1699), 319, 242, 314. 31c, 320, 325, 330,
340, 357, 360, 363, 364. 366, 307, 379, 380, 392,
402, 435, 481, 483, 487
Oakes, Edward (1700), 325, 323, 349, 3^3, 3^6, 359
Samuel (1712) 383, 380, 413
Thomas (1684) 273, 247, 274, 383, 482
Rev. Urian 221, 200, 204, 273, 365
Odun, see Aud/tn.
Offley, David (1638) 73, 51, 74
Old South Church 21 1, 487
Old Town-House 16, 181, 182, 372
Oliver, Brattle (1709) 368, 333, 367, 391, 487
Henry K. (1837) H
James (1640), 108, 28, 65, 99, 109, 154, 163, 165,
170. 175. 179. 181, 199, 200,205, 212, 224, 233,
234. 235. 244. 480, 483, 485
John (1637), 28, 7, 12, 29,47, 65, 66, 84, 108, 132,
159. "65, 221, 279, 480, 482, 48s
John (1680) 263, 28, 225, 260, 486
Nathaniel, Jr. (1701^, 333, 270, 319, 332, 334, 347,
349, 350, 359. 368, 379, 39^, 398, 402, 483
Peter (1643), 132, 28, 65, 109, 125, 146, 159, 165,
170, >79, 181, 184,194,203,210, 211,212,242,
314, 319, 320, 333, 368, 480, 483, 485, 487
Samuel (1648) ..165, 28, 65, 102, 132, 163, 164,
170,485
Ory, Ralph (1640) 109,99
Otley, Adam (1641) 117, 112
Owen, Thomas (1639) 94, 85
OXENBRIDGE, Rev. John 216
Paddy, William (1652), 174, 20, 172, 173, 179, 181,
182, 426, 428, 480, 485
Page, Edward (1661) 196, 195,483
Paige (Keayne) (Lane), Anna (Hannah), 20, 67,
68, 69, 29q, 333
Nicholas ( 1693), 299, 20, 25, 69, 93, 234, 276, 295,
298, 308, 333
Paine, John (1666) 208, 205, 234, 483
Moses(i644). 141, 136, 168, 1 73, 209, 211, 244,487
Stephen (1649) 168, 167
Stephen (1724) 417, 4'^, 430, 486
(Payne), WUliam (1691), 287, 282, 288. 295, 310,
373, 380, 392, 403, 406, 408, 483, 486
Palmer, Abraham (1638) 74, 5 '» ^. 484, 485
George (1641) 117, 112
Thomas (1702), 345, 3«5, 335, 342, 346, 351, 352,
379, 448, 468, 481, 482
•Paper Currency 288
Parish, Thomas (1641) 117, 112
Parke, William (1638) 74, 5'. ^8, 75
Parker, Richard (1638), 75, 9, 51, 116, 181, 208,
480, 483, 48s
Parkes, Henry (1645) 152, 149
Parkman, William (171 1), 377. 373* 380, 3^, 396,
468
Parnell, Francis (1713), 385. 384, 39^ 4«>, 403.
408, 483, 485
Parsons, Joseph (1679) 256, 252
William(i646) 159, 156,485
Patten, William (1642) 121, 1 19
Payson, Giles (1647) 162, 161
Peabody, Rev. Oliver 452, 453
Pease, John ( 1661) 196, 195, 202, 455
Pecker, Daniel ( 1 720), 405, 395, 403, 41 1» 4H. 434.
468, 474
James (1720) 406, 403, 414, 425
John (1733) 459.386,406,454
Pelham, Herbert (1639) 94, 85, 98, 481
Pell, Edward (1714), 39©. 386, 392, 39^, 410,414,
423. 431. 432, 445, 446, 447, 454
John (1680) 263, 260
William (1716) .... .396, 390, 394, 401, 403, 414
Pemberton, Benjamin (1707), 362, 334, 360, 363,
391, 487
Rev. Ebenezer 334. 330, 33>, 3^2, 369, 391
Pendleton, Brian (1646) .... 159, 42, 91, 156, 160
Joseph (1637) 42,12
Pennyman, Tames (1673) 224, 222
Pepper, Michael (1642)... 121, 119
Perkins, William ( 1638) .1 75, 9, 5 1, 76, 118 •
Perry, Arthur (1638), 76, 47, 48, 51, 77, 84, 97, 112,
119, 124, 129, 135, 139, 146, 148, 154, 161, 163,
168, 198
Seth (1662), 198, 76, 197, 199, 201, 202, 205, 211,
234, 274, 485, 487
Phillips, Gillam (1714) • • • • 390, 300, 386, 391, 392
Henry (1640) 109,9,99, 182,299,485
John (1680) . . .263, 260, 264, 268, 272, 274, 288,
289,481,482
John (1725), 421, 315, 371, 419, 422,434.439,473
Samuel (1693), 299, 298, 300, 302, 315, 322, 332,
367, 390, 487
Rev. Samuel 239, 240
Thomas (1644) 142, 136
Thomas (1694) 306, 302, 373, 379
Thomas (1711) 377. 333. 373. 380
William (1644) (1676).. 142, 93, no, 136, 178,
179, 180, 200, 234, 241, 243, 484
William (1762) 421, 462
Zechariah (1660) 194, 191, 234
Phips, Solomon (1681) . . . . 266, 234, 264, 373, 484
Pierce, Nathaniel (1673) 225, 222, 234
Nchemiah (1671) 218, 217
Pierpont, Ebenezer (1682) 270, 268
Plympton, John (1643) 133, 125, 234
Pollard, Benjamin (1726), 424, 257, 326, 399, 423,
439, 440
Jonathan (1700), 326, 257, 309, 323, 331, 349,
359. 385, 392, 398, 399, 424. 440, 442
WUliam ( 1 679) 257, 234, 252, 424
PoMEROY, Joseph (1733) 459. 454
Pordage, John (George) (1681) 266, 264, 276
Porter, Abel (1680) 263, 260, 485
Joseph (1674) 230,227
PowNiNG, Daniel (1691), 288, 282, 295, 298, 339,
364, 366, 379, 400, 481
Henry (1677) .^248, 182,244,288
Pratt, Samuel (1734) * 472, 459, 468
Thomas (1733) 459.454,477
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Pratt, Timothy (169 i) 288,282,486
Preston, Edward (1646) 160, 156
Prick, Richard (1658) 188, 9, 184
Prince, Rev. Thomas 4^0, 391
Pritchard, Hugh (1643) 133, 12c
Proctor, Edward (1669), 320, 315, 321, 359, 386,
473. 486
Edward (1756) 320
Obadiah (1722) 412,321,380,411
Richard (1699) .. ..321, 315. 332, 333, 359, 372
Robert (1722) 413,411,414
Prout, Joseph (1674), 230, 227, 351, 364, 367, 393,
481
Province House. 251, 393
QuEENOicAULT, Isaac (1703) 352, 349, 359
QuiNCY, Daniel (1675) 238, 235, 239, 487
Rainsburrow, William (1639) . .95, 28, 31, 55, 85,
87,91,96, 103. 118, 119,136
Rand, Samuel (1720), 406, 390,403,414, 435, 445,
447,488
Waiiam (1732) . . . .451* 406, 448, 466, 468, 474,
483*488
Randolph, Edward.. ioi, 150, 160, 206, 240, 241,
247, 2Jo, 260, 262, 264, 268, 274, 278, 279
Rashley, Thomas (1645) 152, 149, 485
Ratcliff, John (1667) 210, 209
Ravenscroft, Samuel (1679) . .257, 252, 268, 276,
279, 280
Rawuns, Thomas (1642) 121, 119, 122
Rawson, Edward 137, 173, 181, 184, 195, 214,
235. 253. 273
Rev. Grindall 353
Read, John C1644) 142, 136, i43
Records of the Company, 314, 323, 329, 334, 348,
353, 35^. 359, 363, 365, 369, 371.379,384, 385,
391. 392, 3v6, 398,401, 402,407,410,414,415,
418, 423, 424, 430, 434,439, 444,445,452,467,
472, 474, 477. 479
Red Lyon Inn 44
Reynolds, Nathaniel (1658) . . . 188, 182, 184, 234,
411,485
Nathaniel (1681) 267, 264, 411
Richards, John (1644), 143, 64, 124, 136, 175, 184,
191, i^, 199, 202, 209, 214,232,236,246,256,
264, 265, 268, 279, 281, 283, 291, 306, 387,481,
482, 484, 486
Thomas (1648) 165, 164
Richardson, Rev. John 267, 268
ROBBINS, Rev. Nathaniel 342
Roberts, Thomas (1644) 144, 136
ROBIE (Roby), William (1684), 274, 273, 282. 290,
298, 301. 308, 310, 486
Robinson, George (1694) • •306, 302, 3". 37°. 486
George (1710) 370.306,391,476
William(i643) 133,9, 125
Rock, Joseph (1658) . . .188, 57, 93, 137, 184, 198,
210,211,485,487
Rogers, Simeon (1722) 413, 411, 430
RUGGLES, John (1646) i60j^ 156, 234, 485
RussEiX, James (1669), 212,85, 213, 220,481, 482,
484
Joseph (1699) 321,315.379.413
Joseph (1722) 413, 411, 418, 430
Richard (1644), 144, 114, 136, 199, 212, 213,481,
482,483,484
Rutland Artillery Farm . . .399, 440, 441, 442,
443, 444, 445, 446, 452, 480
Sale, Ephraim (1674) 230, 227, 2Ci, 274, 485
John (1704) 355, 354, 380. 386, 401
Salter, Jabez (1674) 230, 227, 272, 437, 488
John (1727) 429.425, 439, 444
Sampson (1729) . . .437, 435, 438, 466, 475, 486
Thomas ^1704^ 355, 354, 372, 380, 488
WiUiam (1733) . . . .459, 454, 455, 465, 467, 473
Saltonstall, Henry (1639) 96, 85, 482
Peter (1644) I44, 136
Richard (1733), 459, '44, 454, 460, 467, 477*483
Robert (1638) 77, 51, 62
Sampson, Robert (1639) 96, 85
Sanders, Lovct ( 1 702) 346, 335, 359
Sandford, Thomas (1699) 322, 315
Sandys, John (1673) 225, 222
Sanford (Sandford), Robert (1661), 196, 195,322,
485
Thomas (1666) 208, 205
Saunders, Rob,ert (1638) 77, 5'
Savage, Arthur (1738) 203, 322, 460
Benjamin (1682) 270, 25, 230, 268, 322
Ebenezer (1682), 270, 25, 26, 169, 203, 230. 268,
322 \
Ephrahn (1674), 230, 24, 26, 203, 227, 231, 234,
244, 249, 252, 254, 260, 271, 275,320, 322, 366,
368, 372, 373, 481, 482, 488
Habijah (1665), 203, 24, 123, 149, 202, 228, 229,
230, 300, 322, 482
Habijah (1699) (i7ii)..322, 203, 300, 315, 330,
347. 366, 372, 373. 378, 380, 384, 393, 398, 399.
403. 408, 425, 43>. 432,439, 440, 444, 445. 446,
447, 448, 452, 460, 481, 483, 488
Habijah (1733) 4^0, 322, 454, 467, 483
John (1694) •••306,25,302,322,483
Thomas (1637) . .24, 7, 12, 25, 26, 65, 66, 84, 96,
97, 98, 112, 113, 119, 148, 153, 169, 170, 181,
189, 192, 203, 211, 218, 230, 232, 234, 237, 242,
257, 260, 268, 270, 271, 306, 322, 384, 426, 480,
481,482,485,487
Thomas (1665) ..203, 24, 26, 153, 202, 226, 230,
234, 264, 276, 300, 322, 376, 379
Thomas (1693), 300, 298, 301, 322, 323,330,331.
349. 353. 356, 379, 385, 386, 481, 488
Thomas (1739) 322
Saywell, David (1664) 201, 21 1, 236
Scarborough, John (1643) ^33, 125, 134
Scott, Robert O638) 77, 5^, 148, 485
ScoTTOW, Joshua (1645) ..152, 149, 153, 168, 170,
180, 181, 197, 203, 207, 21 1, 234, 242, 249, 481,
485, 487
Second Church in Boston 52, 168, 486
Sedgwick, Robert (1637), 21, 7, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23,
40, 64, 88, 89, 92, 93, 98, 122, 132, 148, 152,
163, 167, 176, 192, 208, 231, 328, 483. 484
Robert (1674) 231, 23, 227
William (1666) 208, 23, 205
Selectmen of Boston 480, 481
Selling (Seeley), Robert ( 1642) .... 122, 119, 234
Sergeant Major-Generals (1641-86) . .483, 484
Sergeant Majors ^1644-89) 484
Severne (Severance;, John (1641) (1654). .. 117,
112, 177, 178
Sewall, Jonathan(i 7i8),40I, 400, 403, 407, 414,423
Rev. Joseph 391, 259, 334, 410
Samuel (1679), 257, 108, 120, 152, 193, 230, 242,
252, 258, 260, 261, 263, 271, 281, 291, 293, 297,
309, 310. 312, 323, 324, 330, 334, 348, 3153, 354,
356, 358, 364,366, 367, 369, 372, 373, 380, 389,
391, 401, 407, 444, 481, 482, 483, 488
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Sewall, Samuel (1720), 407, 327, 401, 403, 414,
453,468,473,477,488
Shaw, John (1646) 160, 9, 156
Sheafe, Jacob (1648), 165, 20, 164, 166, 172, 181,
220,481,485
Shepard, Samuel 1640) 1 10, 71, 99, 136
Rev. Thomas <200, 80, 99, 239
William (1642) 122, 119
Sherburne, Joseph (1745) 473
Shippen, Edward (1669) 213, 212
Shrimpton, Jonathan (1665) . . .203, 202, 210, 215
Samuel (1670) . . .215, 80, 92, 104, 182, 203, 214,
216, 219, 220, 221, 239, 251, 279, 280, 295, 301,
309, 310, 386, 425, 482
Samuel, Jr. (1695) 2P9* 3o8
SiMPKiNS, Nicholas (1650) . . 170, 35, 88, 167, 168,
430
Thomas (1727) 430, 425, 439, 444
Simpson, Benjamin (1702), 346, 335, 359, 366, 488
Smith, Benjamin (1643) 134, 125
Edward (1682).... 270, 244, 249, 251, 260, 264,
268, 271, 272, 274, 276
James, Jr. (1709) 369, 367, 391
John (1643) 134, 125
John(i644) 144,9, 136,155.485
John (1706) 358»359
John (1727) 430, 425, 486
Lawrence (1642) 122, 1 19
Ralph (1725) 423, 419, 433, 439, 486
Seth (1696) 310
Thomas (1678) 250, 249, 347
Thomas (1679) 259, 252
Thomas (1702) .... 347. 335. 35^. 379» 3M, 39h
393. 399. 410, 430, 440, 442, 488
Snawsell, Thomas (1666) 208, 205, 214
Soames, John (1702) 347, 335, 359
Soldiers in King Philip's War 234
South Battery 202, 279, 353, 453, 454
Sparhawk, Rev. John 356, 363
Speakers of House of Deputies 482
Spencer, Isaac (1702) 347, 335, 359
John 8
William (1637).. 40, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 57, 66, 150,
328
Sprague, Ralph ( 1638), 78, 51, 74, 79, 267, 484.485
Richard (1638) ... .78, 51, 74, 79, 154, 172, 189,
202, 267, 484, 485
Richard (1681) 267, 78, 264, 271, 483, 484
Squire, Thomas (1648) 166, 164, 485
Stanley, Christopher (1640) . . . . iio, 99, 142, 485
Stevens, Erasmus (1720) . .407, 386, 403, 414, 415
Rev. Joseph 392 .
Stileman, Elias (1645) ^53. '49
Stitson (Stetson), William (1648).. 166, 141, 164
Stoddard, Anthony (1639) ...96, 24, 85, 97, 119,
^ 124, 135, 154, 161, 163, 168, 181, 239,385,480,
483. 485
Rev. Sampson 385
Simeon (1675) . . . .239, 235, 251, 281, 309, 347,
354. 359. 361, 385. 393.414.434. 481, 482, 488
Simeon, Jr. (1702) . .347, 309, 335, 359, 385, 488
Storer, Ebenezer (1732) 45i» 448. 452, 473
John (1739) 452
Stoughton, Ezekiel 8
Israel (1637) .... 31, 12, 42, 55, 95, 96, 103, 1 19,
131. 136. 153. 154. 334. 383. 481, 483
Israel (1645) 153. 3i» ^49. 383
Stowe, John (1638) 79, 5 1
Thomas (1638) 79i9»5*
Stowers, Richard (1642^ 123, 1 19, 484
Strawbrtdge, Thomas (1638) 80, 51
Sumner, Thomas W. C1792) 259
William (1679) 259, 252
William H. (1819) 216, 259
Sunderland, John ( 1658) 189, 184, 485
Sutton, WUliam (1695). . .309, 308, 323, 326, 379
Swan, Eljenezer (1733) 460, 454, 467-
SwEETiNG(Sweet), John 0673) 225, 222, 263
Sweetser, Wigglesworth ll^oo), 326, 323, 359, 396
Swift, Rev. John 424, 425
Samuel (1724) 417, 416, 424, 430
Samuel (1746) 417
Sylvester, Giles (1682) 271, 268
Symmes, Andrew (1734) 472, 460, 468
John ( 1 733) 460, 454, 467, 472, 488
Rev. Thomas 408, 407, 460, 472
Tailer (Tailler), William (17 12), 383, 92, 112,249,
337, 341, 343, 380, 481, 482
Tay, John (1678) 250, 249
Taylor, Daniel (1682) 271, 268
John (1665) (1673) 204, 202, 222, 225
Tedd, Joshua (1644) , 145, 136, 484
Temple, John (1675) 239, 235, 485
Thacher, Rev. Peter (Milton) 309, 218, 384
Rev. Peter (Weymouth) 384, 218, 385, 402
Rev. Thomas, 178, 168, 214, 218, 219, 243, 309,
384
Thomas, Jr. (1671) . .218, 217, 226, 232, 384, 485
Thaxter, Samuel (1728) 433, 373, 482
Thayer, Rev. Ebenezer 418
Nathaniel (1734) 472. 413. 4^8
Zachariah (1722) 413, 411, 414, 435, 472
Thomas, Evan (1653) 176, 175, 455
Thompson, Robert (1639) 97, 85, 94
Thornbury, James (1692) 295, 291
Thornton, Ebenezer (1716) . . .396, 289, 394, 414,
468, 481
Timothy (1690,288, 282, 289, 34;;, i-t-?. 396, 486
Three Cranes (Great House) 93
Thurston, Benjamin (1675) . ..239, 211, 234, 235,
244, 485, 487
Thwing, Benjamin (1678) 250, 249, 475, 488
Nathaniel (1736) 475, 388, 403, 477
Tidcomb (Titcomb), William (i7io),370, 371, 391
TiLESiON, James (1711), 378. 373. 380, 384,406,414
417
Thomas (1724) 417, 378, 416, 418, 430
Tjlley, WUliam (1706) .... 358, 310, 359, 451, 488
TiTTERTON, Samuel (1643) 134, 125
ToMLiNS, Edward (1637) 42, 12, 43, 52, 243 -
William (1676) 243, 241
TORREY, Antipas ( 1701) 334, 332, 359
Rev. Samuel 213
William (1641) ' 117, 112, 118, 213
Towers, William (1680) 263, 260
TowNSEND, James (1679) 259, 252, 396, 485
John (1641) 118, 112
Penn (1674), 231, 123, 173,215,224,227,230,
232, 238, 239, 244, 248, 251, 259, 263, 264, 275,
281, 282, 288, 302, 310, 313, 318, 323, 326, 329,
349. 353. 354. 355. 357. 3^4. 3^5, 366, 372. 373.
379, 414, 435, 481, 482, 485
Penn, Jr. (1700) . . . .326, 232, 282, 323, 379, 483
Samuel (1716) 396, 394, 414
Tucker, Daniel (1733) 461, 4i5» 454
Turell, Daniel (1660), 194, 124, 182, 191, 197, 205,
232, 240, 288, 289
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TURELL, Daniel, Jr. (i674),232, 194, 227, 228,481,
486
Turner, Ephraim (1663), 200, in, 202, 205, 209,
212, 233, 234
Joseph (1664^ 201
Nathaniel ( 1637) 33. 8, 1 2, 34, 87, 105
Robert (1640) (1643) ..1 11. 42*93. 99, 125, 134,
177, 181, 189, 195, 197. 200, 201, 48q
TUTTLE, John (1644) 145. 8^, 136, 312
Simon ( 1651) 171
(TuthiU), Zechariah (1697), 312, 311, 315, 323,
334. 34^» 379
Tyng, Edward (1642), 123, 14, 69, 80, 1 19, 150, 154,
181, 203, 211, 216, 243, 480,481, 483, 484
Edward, Jr. ( 1668), 21 1, 88, 93, 123, 212, 229, 234,
485
Jonathan (1670) 216, 80, 123, 203, 214
WUliam (1638), 80, 8, 51, 64, 87, 98. 116, 123,
200, 236, 244, 313. 436, 480, 481, 485
v Underhill, John (1637) . . .31, i, 7, 9. '2, 32, 33,
35. 39. 41. 59, 87, 480. 485
Upshall, Nicholas (1637) • • • -43. ", 44. "5» '57.
189, 228, 274, 312, 347.. 356, 486
Usher, HezekUh (16385,80, 51, 81, loi, 180, 181,
182, 199, 201, 204, 210, 211, 216, 225, 250
Hezekiah X1665), 204, 80, 93, 202, 221, 226,481,
^^3.487^ ^ ^ ^
John (1673) 225, 80, 222, 262, 280
Vail, Edward (1733) 4^1, 454, 4^7
Vane, Sir Henry, 7, 10, 26, 27, 30, 36, 37, 105, 126,
187
Varney, James (1711) 378, 373. 4^3
Venner, Thomas ( i6>« c> 154, 149
, Vincent, Ambr .c ( 1 703), J52, 349,353, 359, 3^6
Wadswortii, Rev. r.cniannn. ..330, 289, 329, 415
Timothy (i69i),28.), 2<S., 310, 321, 330, 379,486
Wainw^k^iit, Francis (1709) ••369, 358, 3^7, 379,
3^-, 483
Waite, John (1673) 226, 222, 260, 276, 482
Return (1662) 199, 81, 93, 197
Richard (1638), 81, 7, 51, 127, 176, 182,199,486
Wakefield, Samuel (1676) (1685), 243, 241, 274,
275
Waldron, Richard (1659) 190, 189, 234
Rev. Williajn 432, 423, 430
Walf^ William (1645) '54. '49
Walker, Ezekiel (1711) 378, 373. 380, 488
Isaac (1644) 145. 136,243,486
Isaac (1676) 243, 145, 181, 241,488
Richard (1638) 81, 8, 9, 51, 82, 1 13
Robert 8
Walley, Abiel (i7io>,37i, 370, 372, 391, 474, 488
John (1671). ..218, 217, 219, 228, 240, 242, 243,
248, 249, 250, 251, 260, 281, 288, 315, 316, 329,
334, 359, 371, 379. 391, 473. 482, 483. 488
Walter, Rev. Nehemiah 313, 354, 379, 415
Ward, Rev. John 196
William (1724) . . . .417. 399, 4i6, 430, 440, 442
N Ware. Robert ( 1644) 145, 136
William (1643) '34, 125
Warner, William (1733) • -461, 454. 473
Watkins, Thomas (1666) 208, 205, 211
Waterhouse, David (1679) 259, 252, 279
Watts, Daniel (1636) 476, 475
Samuel (1733) ' 461,454.462,473
Way, Richard (1642) 123, 1 19, 207, 212, 217
Webb (Evered), John (1643), 134, 9, 125, 135, 181,
486
John (1655) 179, 178, 191
Rev. John 402
Welch, John (1736) 476,473,475
Weld, Joseph (1637) . .23, 12, 24, 47, 89, 96, 119,
133
Wells, Thomas (1644) 146, 135, 136
Thomas (1725) 423, 4^9, 43©
Welstead, Rev. William 443, 440, 442
Wendell, Jacob (1733) . .462, 327, 368, 398, 400,
401, 404. 421, 438, 448,453.454, 463,464, 465,
466, 468, 473, 474, 477. 482, 483
John (1733) • • -464, 435, 454, 465, 466, 468, 474
John, Jr. (1735) 474
Wentworth, Samuel (1693) 301, 298, 488
Westgate, John ( 1641) 1 18, 1 12, 486
Wharton, John (1699) 322, 315, 353
Wheeler, Henry (1727) 430, 425
Nathaniel (1711) 378, 373, 380, 486
Wheelwright, Rev. John .... 7, 37, 38, 55, 78, 88,
iia, 126, 128, 129, 151, 177, 186, 197
John (1714) 390,386, 391,473
Whitcomb, William ( 1 707) 363, 360
White, Benjamin (1722) 413,411,414,486
Isaac (1733) 465, 453, 454, 466, 467, 468
Joseph (1722) 413, 41 1, 425, 430, 486
William (1678) 2i;o, 249, 256, 276, 279, 280
Whiting, Rev. Samuel (Lynn) 194, 271
Rev. Samuel, Jr. (Billerica) ^71
Whittingham, John (1638) 82, 51
Thomas 8
Whittington (Withington), Richard (1646), 161,
156
Wigglksworth, Rev. Michael 311
Wilcox, William (1638) .82, 51
WiLLARD, Rev. Samuel .... 243, 258, 323, 334, 354
Williams, Hugh (1644) .... 146, 76, 136, 139, 486
Jonathan (1711), 378,372,373,379, 380, 384.385,
433. 43?. 474. 481
Jonathan, Jr. (1729), 438. 378, 379, 435, 439, 474,
475
Michael (1682) 271, 268
Nathaniel (1644), 146, 136, 164, 176, 181, 210,
347, 362, 481, 486
Nathaniel (1667), 210, 146, 203, 209, 234, 240,
272, 281, 282, 298, 347, 362, 481, 488
Oliver (1702) 347, 331, 335, 357, 359
Robert (1644) 146, 9, 136, 147, 486
Roger (1647) 162, 161
Sendall (1738) 379.438
WiUiam (1733) . . . .466, 454, 467, 475, 479, 483
Rev. William 480, 45 r, 479
WiLLiSi Experience (1674) 232, 227, 486
Thomas (1691) 289, 282
Willoughby, Francis (1639), 98, 85, 97, 124, 208,
481, 483. 484
Wilson (Willson), Rev. John, 83, 15, 19, 49, 57,69,
81, 129, 162, 180, 188, 210, 212, 324,448
Rev. John, Jr 1 9. 21 2, 353
Winchester, John (1638) 8j, 51
Wing, John (1671), 219, 103. 211, 217,221,243,
244, 249, 260, 268, 281, 284, 298,' 486, 487
WiNSHiP, Edward (1638) 83. 51
WiNSLOW, Edward (1700), 326, 282, 295,323, 327,
334, 359, 372, 385. 399. 424. 431.432. 434.439,
440, 445, 446, 447, 452, 453, 468, 481, 488
John (1692) 295, 255, 279, 291, 327, 488
WiNSOR, Joshua (1676) 243, 241
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279, 280, 295, ^, 480, 486
Adam (1692), 295, 124, 266, 282,288, 291, 303,
306, 313. 3^. 303. 433» 468, 481, 482»-486
Adam, Jr. (1694), 306, 282, 295, 302, 307, 334,
348, 350. 353. 356, 357. 369. 383. 4"6, 483, 486
Deane (1644) 147, 136
John, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, II, 13, 20, 23, 27, 30, 31, 55,
ru 40, 41, 4^ 45. 47. 5©. 5i. 53. 57. 77. 83. 87,
88. 89, 93.95. ^' '°^ "^ "3. "8, 120, 121,
124, 126, 136, 141. 143, 147, 151, 163, 164, 166,
169, 170, 295, 296, 306
Joseph (1692^ .... 295, 291
Robert 0.(1830) 288
Stephen (1641), 118,24,67, 89,95,112, 119,136,
486
Wait (1692) ..296, 220, 270, 279, 280, 282, 290,
29'. 297. 354. 400. 481, 482, 488
WiswALL, Thomas (1724) 418, 416, 430
WooDBRiDGB, John (1644) 147, 136
Woodcock, Richard (1658) 189, 184
WooDDE, John ( 1642) 124,119
Richard (1642), 124, 119, 178, 182, 197, 209, 212,
244, 488
Woodman, Edward 8
George 8
WoRDBN, Samuel (1681) 2^7, 264
Wright, Tames (1715) 392,414,476
James (1736) 476,39^,475
Robert (1643) 135.9.66, 125
Wykr (Ware, Weare, Wier), Peter (1700)... 327,
323. 379
Yale, DaTid (1640), in, 89, 96, 99. «55. 163, 186,
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