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HISTORY|y\'^>'''

FRAMINGH

MASSACHUSETTS,
INCLUDING THE PLANTATION,
FROM 1640 TO THE PRESENT TIME,
WITH
AN APPENDIX,
CONTAININO A NOTICE OF SUDBURY AND ITS FIRST PROPRIETORS ;
ALSO,
A REGISTER
or THE INHABITANTS OP FRAMINGHAM BEFORE 1800, WITH GENEALOGI
CAL sketches:
By WILLIAM BARRY,
LATE PASTOR OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN FBAMINOHAM.

BOSTON:
JAMES MUNROE AND COMPANY.
1847.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1847,
By William Barry,
in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts

PRINTED BY ABKER FORBES,
37 Cornhill,^Boston.

INTRODUCTION

The follo%ving History can possess but little interest beyond the neigh
borhood, whose memorials it is designed to preserve. Some may even
be disposed to question the propriety of dignifying vs'ith so ambitious an
epithet, the simple annals of an agricultural town, or of seeking for them
the distinction of a publication from the press. The public taste has,
however, created a demand for such publications; and the inquisitive in
terest it betokens, in respect to the characters, the deeds, the personal
fortunes, of the Planters of New England, is worthy of the past, and cred
itable to the present. Humble and unostentatious as are the annals of our
New England villages, they are such only relatively, or as judged by false
standards of glory and merit. The examples they display of heroic faith,
of invincible courage, of generous self-sacrifice, of bold and untiring en
terprise, the illustration they afford to the genius of the age, and the race
that transformed the stern cliffs and gloomy forests of these Western wilds,
into a cultivated and flourishing Commonwealth, the extraordinary spec
tacle every where p]-esented of rising schools, amidst popular ignorance,
of a stern morality amidst general degeneracy, of a devout and inflexible
faith amidst widespread unbelief, of a jealous and enlightenect love of
liberty, amidst universal despotism, all reflect honor upon the past, — are
required to give completeness to New*England history, and will be re-
calleil with an ever-increasing interest, as time shall cover with the deep
ening mist of antiquity, the " beginnings of the Commonwealth." Well
shall it be, if the record shall not gratify a vain curiosity, nor nourish a
yet vainer boasting; but the rather feed a nobler emulation, a purer patri
otism, a more exalted virtue, a more generous philanthrophy.
The following sketch of the settlement and the settlers of Framingham,
was commenced many years since, and prosecuted during the intervals
of professional labor.* The author, starting with no definite plan, found
tbe field of research widening, and the sources of information copious and
inviting, beyond liis expectation. It became soon apparent that his labor
would be imperfect, unless embracing much personal histoi-y, and a
knowledge of the emigration of families — an investigation of almost in
finite extent, and demanding much laborious and critical inquiry. Un
willing to pause in his pursuit, he proceeded to a careful examination of
the records of the town and church, comparing them with such authentic
..papers and traditions as were preserved. His enquii'ies were extended to
*A historical sketch of Framing- facts is counter-balanced by its
! ham was published several years pre- satire, personality, and irrelevant
vioils, which was attributed to Dr. matter. It is a curious specimen of
Ballaid. The value of its historical eccentricity.

IV INTRODUCTION.
the records of the neighboring towns, and to those of nearly all the
towns first planted in the vicinity of Boston, to the archives of the coun
ties and of the Commonwealth, and to the valuable historical collections in
our public libraries. The result of his labors is presented in the following
volume. It is unnecessary to detain the reader, by explaining or vin
dicating the method he has pursued, which it is hoped will sufficiently
explain itself to the intelligent reader. Suffice it to say, that the author
has endeavored to be accurate and perspicuous.
The materials relating to the town, derived from its records, have been
digested and revised with particular care, and their deficiences have been
supplied from other sources. While it would be presumptuous to claim
for this work any degree of completeness, the author hopes, that whatever
gratification it may impart may incite others to a continuation of the
same labor, or at least, awaken a more general concern in the commu
nity, for the preservation of ancient writings and memorials, of historical
interest. It is not to be denied, that the prevailing indifference in this particular,
has been of a serious nature, causing the unseasonable loss or destruc
tion of much valuable information.*
It is highly important to enforce upon the consideration of the intelli
gent and public-spirited, the duty of exploring and guarding the materials
both of general and of local history. Valuable books and papers should
be recovered, and deposited in places of safety. Opportunities may be
sought to elucidate obscurities, by consulting the recollections of the
aged. Much might be done by an association of minds in our towns,
whose, labors could be profitably united in this department of the public
good. Nor should the future, more than the past, be forgotten in a wise
foresight, to provide that the public records should be iu the keeping of
intelligent, enlightened, and responsible hands, where their importance
is understood, and their safe custody will be secured. It is a remarkable
fact and deserves serious consideration, that the records of nearly all our
towns for the last fifty years, are far less complete, valuable, and reliable
as sources of historical information, than for the same space at any former
period. It surely ought not to be thus.
The author, in conclusion, would commend his work to the candid
judgment of the reader. It was originally prepared, and has been nrose-
cuted as a "labor of love," and under a sense of gratitude for personal
favors and an ever kind and friendly regard, which has found but an in
adequate expression m this work, laborious as it may have been To th
inhabitants of Framingham the work is most respectfully inscribed with
the hope and prayer, that their intelligence, liberality, and public 'snirit
may provide the materials of a future history, of which it mn/„„» u j
that the « former days were better than these." ^ °' ^^ ^''"^'
FVamingham, SepUmber, 1847.

fact, that nfarly all ?he papers re- existen'jrLtX' Je^rs^sruc:"^ '"

HISTORY OF FRAMINGHAM.

Framingham is situated in the S.W. part of the County of
Middlesex, in the State of Massachusetts. It is bounded on the N.
by Sudbury, N.E. by Wayland, S.E. by Natick and Sherburne, S.
W. by Ashland, W. by Southborough and Marlborough. It lies
on the late "Worcester Turnpike, about midway between that town
and Boston ; being 21 mUes distanb W. from Boston, and 14 miles
nearly S. from Concord. It contained in 1832 an area of 18,976
acres, of which 537 were covered with water and 324 were ap
propriated for roads. By the incorporation of Ashland, in 1846,
a tract of about 3,000 acres was set off from Frammgham to that
town. The Sudbury or Concord river passes diagonally through
the town, in a course from S.W. to N.B., affording good water
privileges for nulls and factories. With a soil of very general
fertility, and occupied by a population always characterized by
habits of industry, moderation and enterprise, this town has
steadily advanced in general prosperity. It is now, in popula
tion, the fifth town in the County of Middlesex.
The history of the planting and settlement of Framingham goes
back to an early period. Though incorporated as late as 1700,
the territory had for many years previous been known as Mr.
Danfbrth's Farms, and as early as 1670 it is found to have borne
upon the County Records the name of the Framlingham Plantar
tion. The first grant within its territory was made as early as
1640. The materials of its history, during the time referred to,
are obscure and scanty. Without proprietary records, holding
their estates, in many cases, by unregistered leases, living with no
1

FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.

civil organization among themselves, scattered over an extensive
tract, and obliged to seek such privileges, civil and religious, as
were to be had in the nearest incorporated towns, the early
settlers of the Plantation have left no record of their labors,
hardships and sufferings. The most we can do, therefore, is
to gather up the fragments of historical incident preserved to us,
and, by the help of such imperfect Ughts as remain, to trace out
the doings and progress of the early founders of the town.

FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
For some time after the settlement of Sudbury,* there lay, to
the S. of that township, a large tract of country, known only, in
ancient records, as " Wilderness land." The southern boundary
of that town was undoubtedly the same as now.f No settlement
existed to the S. nearer than Medfield. On the W. was the
newly-formed township of Marlborough, whose bounds extended
S. to Sudbury river, including the present town of South-
borough. The nearest settlements to the E. were in Watertown,
and in the present tovm of Newton, then a part of Cambridge.
The settlement of the Praying or Christian Indians at Natick,
in 1650, led to the establishment, by the General Court, of a ter
ritorial plantation, called the Natick Plantation, which was
reserved for their particular use and disposal. From the re
corded survey of it, made July 29th, 1659, it appears that its
westerly bounds were to " extend as far as Cochituate brook, at

* Sudbury was first settled in that For further particulars respecting
part now called Wayland, m 1638, the first settlement of Sudbury, see
and received its first grant of five the appendix.
miles from the General Court, Sept. t That this is true of that part of
4,1639. In 1640, an additional grant the boundary which now divides Fra-
was made of " a mile in length mingham from Sudbury proper, ap-
upon the S.E. and S.W. sides of pears evident from the existence there
the plantation ; and subsequently, in of very aged trees once marked with
1649, a further grant of two miles the initials of the name of Thomas
upon its W. boundary. (Col. Rec.) Danforth, and long known as the T
Johnson describes it (Description of D. trees. They were undoubtedlv
N.England,p. 36) as "furnisht with the original bounds of Danforth's
great store of fresh marsh ; but lying Grants. One of these trees a white
very low, it is much endamaged with oak of gigantic size ma 'h
land floods." The first minister — upon the farm of the' Into^iu^ t^u°
Rev. Edmund Brown — was ordained Eaton. «= late Mr. John
in Aug. 1640, and d. Jan. 22, 1677.

EARLY GRANTS. 3
the common passing-place or highway, that leadeth from Sudbury
to John Stone's house, and from thence the bounds to be John
Stone's land and Sudbury river — extending up Sudbury river
four miles, to be measured by a strait line from the aforesaid
common wading-place on Cochituate brook." * Within this tract,
however, was land already in the occupation of English settlers,
under grants- from the General Court, which was excepted in the
reservation to the Indians.

EARLY GRANTS.
Although the greater part of the territory of Framingham was
granted to Governor Danforth, there were, in the order of time,
still earher grants.
Glover's Farm. — Mrs. Elizabeth Glover, relict of the Rev.
Jesse Glover,! received a grant from the General Court, of
sis hundred acres of land, which they ordered, October 7, 1640,
to be laid out " on the E. side of Sudberry river, without
the Umits of the last addition, to the bounds of Sudberry, and
between the said bound and the Great Pond at Cochituate br,"
(brook.) J The particular bounds of this tract, variously called
the Glover, Dunster or Pond Farm, it is difficult now to trace.
That a considerable part of the grant lay within the bounds of the
present territory of Framingham, is rendered probable by the fol
lowing transaction. § Sept. 29, 1647, John Glover, then of
Harvard College, and President Dunster, his guardian, leased for
* This brook is the same which t Col. Rec. 1. 289.
runs from Cochituate or Long Pond, § The Dunster Farm was leased for
into Sudbury river. six years, to Edmund Rice, Sept. 13,
t The Rev. Jesse Glover, formerly 1642, for 30 bushels of corn per year
Rector of Sutton, in Surry, embarked the first two years; 50 bushels per
for N. E. 1639, in the John, of Lon- year the next two years; and 100
don, and d. on the passage, leaving bushels the last two years, in equal
two sons — Capt. Roger, (in 1652, proportions of wheat, indian and
"lately slain at Edenborough," ) and rye; and, as the "Pond Farm," was
John : and three daughters — Eliza- conveyed, June 24, 1659, to Edmund
beth, who m. Adam Winthrop, son of Rice and his son Benjamin, by Jo-
the Governor; Saara, who m. Dean seph Hills, Edward Collins and Ed-
Winthrop;andPnOTiHa, whom. John mund Frost, executors of President
Appleton, of Ipswich. Elizabeth, Dunster's will. Middlesex Deeds.
widow of the Rev. Jesse Glover, m.
Henry Dunster, President of Harvard
College.

4 framlingham plantation.
ten years, to Edmund Rice, the whole farm of said J. Glover,
" lying W. on said H. Dunster's land, severed by Sudbury Ime,
and so on to Cochittuate Brooke, wherewith it is bounded south
erly, as with the two Ponds." By the terms of the lease, Edmund
Rice contracted to make a fence between the two farms of J.
Glover and H. Dunster, easterly, " and so aU the lands encom
passed eyther by the foresaid brook or the Great River, wesi^
erly ; " and also to keep in good repair " the fences akeady
on the farme between the Great Pond and the River." It
was further required of him to build on the premises, " during
the first five or six years," a dwelling-house, "thirty foote
long, ten foote high stud, one foot sill from the ground,
sixteen foote wide ; " with two rooms, both below or the one
above the other ; "All the doores well hanged, and staires, with
convenient fastnings of locks or bolts, windows, glases, and well
planked under foote, and boarded sufficiently to lay corne in, in
the story above head." He was also to build a barn " fifty
foote long, eleven feet high in the stud, one foote above groimd,
the sell twenty foote, if no leantes, or eighteen foote wide with
leantees on the one side, and a convenient threshing-floare be
tween the doares." The particulars of tMs transaction are the
more worthy of notice, as connected with the first known occupar
tion of the town by English settlers, dating, as will be seen, at a
very early period. The tract above described was situated in
the region, in ancient papers called Cochituate — the name being
apphed both to the great pond and to its neighboring territory.
Rice's Grants. — In 1652, Edmund Rice had from the Gen
eral Court a grant of 50 acres, lying a mile southerly from
Cochituate Brook, or thereabouts, deeds of which tract are in the
possession of his descendants in this town. In 1659, he obtained
from the same source a grant of 80 acres on the " S. side of the
path leading from Sudbury to Connecticot, about six miles from
Sudbury." These tracts, to which large additions were after
wards made, were in that part of the town to the N.E. where the
descendants of the family have continued to reside unto the
present day.*

* Several of the sons of Edmund more than one, perhaps, residents
appear to have been proprietors, and within the limits of Framingham.

early grants. 5
Stone's Grants. — May 15, 1656, " WiUiam Boman, Capt.
Josiah, Roger, and James, and Keaquisan, Indians, Hving at Na-
ticke," * in consideration of a valuable sum of Peage and other
goods, conveyed to John Stone of Sudbury, " a parcell of broaken-
up and fenced-in land, lying on the S. side of Sudbury line, upon
the fhUs of Sudbury river, and boimded with ye comon land
surrounding ; the said land conteyniag, by estimation, about 10
acres, more or less." In 1656, in answer to the petition of John
Stone of Sudbury, for confirmation of the purchase of 11 acres
of land bought of the Indians, the General Court " ordered that
his petition be granted, as also the grant of 50 acres of land more
to be added thereunto, according to his desire," &c.f In con
formity to the above, Edmund Rice and Thomas Noyes laid out
the above lands. May 19, 1658, " at the falls of Sudbury river."
To this tract extensive additions were from time to time made
by purchase, imtil a large part of the present territory of Saxon-
ville and considerable tracts elsewhere, came into the possession
of this family.
Wayte's Grant. — In 1658, Richard Wayte of Boston, Mar
shal, obtained from the General Court a grant of " 300 acres
of land, in the wilderness, between Chochituate and Nipnox," %
which was laid out as follows, viz. :
" There being a neck of land about 220 acres, more or less, and is
surrounded by Sudbury river, a great pond and a small brook that
runneth from said pond into the river, and from the southerly end of
the said pond running to the river again, by a westerly line, according
to marked trees ; and, on the westerly side of Sudbury river, to ex
tend his bounds from the said river 20 pole in breadth, so far in length
as his land lyeth against the said river. Also on the N. and N.E. of
said brook and pond, he hath five patches of meadow, containing about
Henry, the oldest son, was the an- t Col. Rec. iii. 172.
cestorof mostof the name now living X Nipnox is the name given to the
here. The precise time at which he undefined territory belonging to the
settled here it is not easy to deter- Nipmuck Indians, who inhabited the
mine. See Genealogical Register. interior of Mass. and lived about the
* Bowman's Brook, and Rogers' ponds and streams. Their principal
Field, both near Saxonville village, seats were at Oxford and on the
will be recognized as having derived Blackstone River. They were partly
their names from the above Indian subject to the Narraganset, and
proprietors and grantors. The orig- partly to the Massachusetts Indians.
inal deed referred to, is in the posses
sion of Mr. Abner Stone, of Fra
mingham. 1*

6 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
20 acres, more or less, being all surrounded with wilderness lan ,
also on the N.E. side of Washakum Pond, he hath 60 acres, being
bounded with said pond on the S.W. and an Indian bridge on the n..,
and elsewhere by marked trees — the wilderness surrounding.
The above tract, on which no settlement appears immediately
to have been made, was conveyed to Thos. Danforth. The In
dians quitclaimed to the latter, Oct. 1, 1684. *
Russell's Grant. — May 6, 1659, by order of the General
Court, Richard Russell,! treasurer, had laid out to hun " 500
acres of land lymg in the wildemess upon both sides of the path
that leadeth from Sudbury towards Nipnox ; and is bounded on
the N.E. with Washakum pond and a swamp adjoinmg thereto,
and on the W. by a marked tree, and the W. side of an ashen
swamp, and on the S. with the' upland adjoioing to the southerly
or S.W. point of that meadow which heth on the westerly side
of the aforesaid meadow, and on the N. extending on the N. side
of the aforesaid path, and is surrounded witbthe wilderness." J
This grant also came into the possession of Gov. Danforth, to
whom the Indians released all claim, Oct. 1, 1684.
Corlbtt's Farm. — The tract known by this name as late
as 1750, when it was delineated on Hazzell's survey of the N.
part of Framingham, was originally granted by the Court, Oct.
18, 1659, to Elijah Corlett, a schoolmaster of much celebrity at
Cambridge, whose services to the infant colony are noticed in
strong eulogy by the writers of his day.§
* From their situation, it appears grandson, and two of his great-
probable that the elevation known grandsons were of the Council. He
as " Mount Wait," and the meadow died May 14, 1676, aged 65. Farm-
called " Wa.it's meadow," may have er's Register. Hutchinson's Hist.
derived their names from the first Mass. Bay, I. 189.
grantee of the soil. t Col. Rec.
t Richard Russell, with his wife § Elijah Corlett was educated
Maud, came from Herefordshire, at Lincoln College, in Oxford where
England, in 1640. He resided in he was admitted in 1626. He came
Charlestown, and was a Representa- to New England and settled as early
tive in 1642, and for many years af- as 1643, in Cambridge, where he was
ter. He was chosen Speaker of the for more than forty years instructer
House in 1654, and in 1659 was made of a grammar school. All accounts
Assistant, which office he retained concur in representing him as a man
until 1669. He was also for many of learning, piety and respectabilitv
years Treasurer of the Colony. In N. England's first fruits he is said
Hutchinson states that his son, to have " very well approved himself

early grants. 7
18 Oct. 1659. " In answer to the petitions of Daniel Weld and
Elijah Corlett, schoolmasters, the Court, considering the useful
ness of the petitioners in an employment of so common concern
ment for the good of the whole country, and the little encourage
ment that they have had from their respective towns for their
service and unwearied paros in that employment, do judge meet
to grant to each of them 200 acres of land, to be taken up
adjoining to such lands as have been already granted and laid out
by order of this Court." This farm was laid out May 22, 1661,
by Mr. Thomas Noyes of Sudbury,
"A mile distant from the S.W. angle of the land formerly
granted to Sudbury, also having a parcel of meadow granted to Mr.
Edmund Brown, teacher to the church of Sudbury, on the S. ; also
being about half a mile distant northerly from the river which runneth
to Sudbury, also being a mile and a quarter distant W.N. westerly,
from the now dwelling house of John Stone. The said farm, for the
most part bordering upon the wilderness and laying in a long square,
the longest lines running W. by S. five degrees southerly," &c. *

for his abilities, dexterity and pain-
fulness." Cotton Mather describes
him as the " memorable old school
master iu Cambridge, from whose
education our college and country
has received so many of its worthy
men, that he is himself worthy to
have his name celebrated in our
church history." He elsewhere com
memorates him in connection with
Cheever, in a familiar couplet :
" 'T is Corlett's pains and Cheever's, we
must own,
That thou. New England, art not Scylhia
grown."
Dr. Holmes states that great effort
was made for Mr Corlett's mainten
ance in the early settlement of Cam
bridge, that he was charged with the
tuition of the Indian scholars intend
ed for the college, for which service
he received compensation from the
Society for Propagating the Gospel
among the Indians. It would seem,
however, from the order of the Gener
al Court above noticed, that his labors
met with a scanty reward. Poverty
was the destiny of his profession iu
that day of small things. May we
not presume that he was included
among those referred to by Hutchin
son, who said of Cheever, " he is not
the only master who kept his lamp

longer lighted than otherwise it
would have been, by a supply of oil
from his scholars." Corlett died,
Feb. 25, 1686-7, aged 78 years, and
an elegy on his death in blank verse,
by N. Walter, was published. His
wife's name was Barbara, and he
had, besides two daughters, an only
son, Ammi Ruhamah, who graduated
at Harvard College in 1670, and de
ceased Feb. 1, 1679. This son may
have been the individual referred to in
the Mass. Hist. Coll. as instructer in
Plymouth in 1672. Corlett was the
author of a biographical notice of the
Rev. Mr. Hooker, preserved in the
Magnalia. Mass. Hist. Coll. I Ser.
I. 243, vii. 22. 2 Ser. III. 173, iv.
91. iVIagnalia. Allen's Biog. Diet.
Farmer's Register.
* Corlett, by permission of the
Court, May 22, 1661, had set off to
him a farm of 320 acres of land, be
longing to Netus, Indian, at Nip Nap,
which was described in the survey
made by Edmund Rice and Thomas
Noyes, as at the N. end of Nip Nap
hill, being about three miles distant
northerly from the Indian plantation.
This farm was conveyed by him in
1685 to Ales Thomas, of Boston,
widow, and Benjamin Thomson, her
son. Mid. Deeds, book IX.

8 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
The above-described farm, which lay to the S. and S.W. of the
present school house No. 8, was conveyed Dec. 13, 1661, by
Coriett to Thomas Danforth, and by the latter reconveyed the
same day to John Stone.
Danforth's Farms. — The first grants to Gov. Danforth con
sisted of two tracts, one Oct. 16, 1660, of 200, the other May
7, 1662, of 250 acres, " adjoining " the former, both which were
included in the general survey following, which is copied from
the Records of the General Court.*
" ME. DANFOKTh's FAEMES layd OtTT.
" Layd out unto Thomas Danforth, Esq., a parcel of land lying be
tween Marlbury and Kenecticut path, and is bounded easterly by Sud
bury lands, adjoining to that part of their hounds near Lannum, the
land of John Stone, and a part of Natick plantation ; southerly, the lands
of the said Thomas Danforth and Natick lands ; northerly, with the
other part of Sudbury bounds towards Marlbury ; and westerly, with
the country lands ; the said westerly line being limited by a pine tree
marked with D, and standing on the N. side of that branch of Sud
bury river that cometh from Marlbury ,t and on the westerly side of
Angellico brook ; and from the said pine tree continuing a S. westerly
line unto the other branch of Sudbury river that is the bounds of Na
tick plantation ; from the said pine tree northerly, continuing unto
Sudbury bounds, coming by a tree marked, in the highway that
leadeth from John Stone's house to Marlbury — in which tract of
land, bounded as above said, is contained 200 acres of land belonging
unto John Stone, f and is excepted out of that layd out unto the said
Thomas Danforth ; also four hundred and fifty acres of land granted
by the General Court in two several grants to the said Thomas Dan
forth, and the remainder thereof is for the satisfaction of money dis
bursed by the said Thomas Danforth, for the use of the country, by the
appointment of the General Court. Given under our hands the 27th
of May, 1662.
" At a County Court, held at Cambridge, Oct. 7, 1662, Edmund
Rice and John How, appearing in Court, acknowledged the above
written to be their act according to the appointment of the General
Court." By addmg to the above the Wayte Grant of 300 acres, and
the Russell Grant of 600 acres, some idea can be formed of the

t M^u'" ^r fl" . *• • 1 ., u^ ^^^? P''°'"'"y l'^^ reference to
t Marlborough at that time includ- the Corlett farm, which is not ex
ed Southborough. cepted by name in the survey.

early grants.

9

extent of Mr. Danforth's possessions. It wiU be seen that they
embraced a very large part of the present territory of Framing
ham, between its extreme Northerly and Southerly bomids, ex
cepting the Glover Farm and that considerable tract to the S.E.
of Sudbury river, limited by Cochituate brook and Mr. Dan
forth's southerly bounds, which was within the bounds of the
Indian plantation of Natick.*
CoL. Crownb's Grant. — Oct. 8, 1662. " As an acknowl
edgement of the great pains of Col. William Crowne iu behalf of
this country, when he was in England," the General Court grant-

* As the reader will be interested
in the life and character of the indi
vidual who bore so prominent a part
in the early settlement of this town,
we here condense such information
as we have been able to collect from
various sources. Thomas Danforth
was the oldest son of Nicholas Dan
forth of Framlingham, a town near
the S.E. part of the County of Suf
folk, in England. The father pos
sessed there, according to Mather, a
fine manor, and was "a gentleman of
such estate and repute in the world,
that it cost him a considerable sum
to escape the knighthood which K.
Charles I. imposed on all of so much
per annum." In 1634, Thomas came
to New England with his father, who
settled in Cambridge, was a Repre
sentative in 1636, and died in 1638.
Thomas resided in Cambridge, and
in 1657 was chosen Representative to
the General Court, and in 1659 be
came an Assistant, in which office he
continued until 1679. Upon the elec
tion of Mr. Bradstreet as Governor
that year, he came into the place of
Deputy Governor, and held it until
1686, and three years after the revo
lution in 1689. In 1684 he failed of
his election as Governor by 61 votes.
He was Chief Justice of the Court of
Oyer and Terminer held at Charles
town, and " had a chief hand under
God in putting an end to the troubles
under which the country groaned in
1692." In 1681 he was appointed
President of the Province of Maine,
where he resided for a short time.
Hutchinson refers to him as having
had " a great share in managing the

public affairs in the most difficult
times." Judge Sewall describes hini
as " a very good husbandman and a
very good Christian and a good
counsellor." An original letter from
him, dated 1695, in the possession of
Mr. Abner Stone of Framingham,
gives tt favorable impression of his
wisdom, forbearance and conciliatory
spirit, in the management of his pri
vate affairs. Gov. Danforth married
his first wife, Mary Withington, Feb.
23, 1643-4, by whom he had 11 chil
dren, five of whom were sons ; and
by his second wife, Elizabeth, he had
one daughter. Samuel, his eldest
son, born Oct. 5, 1652, was graduated
at H. C. 1671, gave early promise ot
distinction as a scholar, but died in
London, of the small pox, Dec. 22,
1676. Gov. Danforth deceased at
Cambridge, Nov. 5, 1699, aged 77,
leaving several daughters. He sur
vived all his sons. His brother, the
Rev. Samuel Danforth, (H. C. 1643)
was tutor at the College, and was or
dained as colleague with the Rev.
John Eliot, in 1650. He d. in 1674,
aged 48. His brother Jonathan set
tled in Billerica, where he died in
1712, aged 84. He had two sisters ;
Anna, who m. Matthew Bridge, and
was great-grandmother of the Rev.
Matthew Bridge, minister of the 1st
church in Framingham ; and Eliza
beth, who m. Andrew Belcher, and
was grandmother of Gov. Belcher.
(Holmes's Annals, 1699. Hutchin
son's Hist. Mass. Bay, I. 189,223.
Farmer's Register. Magnalia, b. iv.
p. 154.

10 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
ed him 500 acres of land, which was laid out to him, in 1663, as
follows, viz.
"Laid out, &c., the 500 acres granted unto the Hon. Col. Wm.
Crowne, in the year 1662, at a place near the Cold Spring, near unto
the road which leadeth from Sudbury unto Connecticut, on the b. side
of a branch of Sudbury river, being about nine miles from the town ol
Sudbury, at a place called by the Indians, Maynaguncok hill; begin
ning at the S. side of the said hill, and from thence a line upon a N.N.
W. point 300 rods, butting on a branch of Sudbury river, and from
thence a line upon a S.E. (S.S.E.) point by the river-side 360 rods, and
from thence a [circular] line by the said river and by a brook 160 rods,
a line from the said brook upon a W.N.W. point 240 rods, and from
thence a line upon a [S.S.W. point 150 rods, and from thence a Ime
upon a W.N.W. point 154 rods, ending where we began,] * adding tour
acres of meadow upon the said brook and three acres of meadow joyning
to the S. line of the said farm — all which said land and meadow and
butting and bounding is described by a plat under— make up the full
complement of the aforesaid 500 acres. Signed by
" Thomas Noyes, Surveyor.
« App'd by Court, 25, 3, 1665."
The fkrm thus described, which embraced the territory of the
present village of Ashland, is included in Gore's survey of Fram
ingham, made in 1699, and referred to ia the grant of this town,
as defining its bounds. It was conveyed, with some improve
ments, July 4, 1687, to Savill Shnpson of Boston, cordwainer,
for £30, by Henry Crowne, Executor of Col. Crowne's WUl, and
the Indian title was relinquished June 20, 1693. f It was set off
to Hopkinton at the iacorporation of that tovm, Dec. 13, 1717. J
Instead of that part of the descrip- his son John, he petitioned the king
tion enclosed in brackets, the con- to indemnify him by the grant of Mt.
veyance to Savill Simpson reads Hope. In the reply of the Governor
thus : " N.N.W. pointl34rods where and Magistrates, (p. 228,) they main-
the first began." tain that his losses were more ima-
t Middlesex Deeds. ginary than real, and that his " pres-
t Of the life and character of Col. ent demeanance was not such as
Crowne our knowledge is imperfect, should highly deserve of his majesty,
Hutchinson (Hist. I. 214) speaks of being rather a burthen where he
him aa a "noted royalist," and as hath been than otherwise; that he
one of the " principal persons of the hath good accommodations freely
town," who called upon Whaley and granted unto him, but very unhappy
Goffe when they visited Boston in disquiets attended that Plantation
1660. From a letter of Charles II. during his residence there." In the
to the Governor and Council of R. I. same Colls. (VI. 92) may be found a
(M. H. Coll. 1 Ser. V. 224,) it ap- letter from Edward Randolph to Gov.
pears that Col. Crowne had represent- Winslow, relative to his proceedings
ed himself as having sustained severe at Piscataqua. Col. Crown died at
losses by the surrender of Nova Sco- Piscataqua about the year 1687.
tia to the French, for which, through

EARLY GRANTS. 11
Eambs' Grants. — Thomas Fames obtained considerable grants
in the S. part of the present territory of this town. At a Court
held at Nonantum, Jan. 24, 1676, the Natick Indians granted him
" a parcel of land now belonging to Natick, that is encompassed
by the lands of Mr. Thomas Danforth, Goodman Death and
John Stone." This grant, consisting of 200 acres, was confirmed
to hun by the General Court in 1679, and an Indian Deed of the
same executed in 1695. In 1679 the inhabitants of Sherborn
voted to Thomas Eames, " for buildujig the Meeting House, to
have the corner of the town where he hves." In 1677, upon his
appHcation to the General Court for rehef, on the occasion of the
destruction of his property by the Indians, he obtained a grant of
200 acres of land, " to be laid out in any free place not preju
dicing the laying out of a plantation."
GooKiN AND How's Pdrchase. — May 19, 1682, Samuel
Gookin* of Cambridge, and Samuel Howe of Sudbury, pur
chased of the Natick Indians 1700 acres of land, which, from
subsequent conveyances appears to have extended along the road
from Sudbury to Sherburne, south of Cochituate brook, including
land about Indian Head and Succo pond. Confirmation of this
purchase was made by the General Court Nov. 20, 1696, to the
grantees and " the tertenants holding under them." f
Ltnde's Farm. — The date and circumstances of the origui of
this tract do not appear. Mention is made of it in 1689, as
Lyneses' Farm. On Hazzell's survey, in 1750, it is represented
in the form of an irregular triangle, the base of which extends
along the S. side of the N. road to Marlborough, beginning near
the present School-House No. 8, and proceeding W. as far as the
old Frost place. Its S.E. line was a bound of the Corlett Farm.
* Samuel Gookin was a son of fellows together at College, and have
Daniel Gookin of Cambridge, who sung many a tune in consort ; hope
d. March 19, 1686-7, " a very zealous shall sing Hallelujahs together in
but an upright man," who was an Heaven."
Assistant and Major General of the t Of this tract, in 1683, John Bent
Colony, but most distinguished as purchased 60 acres W. of Cochituate
the associate of Eliot and the stead- brook, and bounded on his own land ;
fast friend of the Indians. Samuel and David Stone, 200 acres ; and Mat-
was Sheriff of the County of Middle- thew Rice, in 1694, 300 acres, " W.
sex. Of his brother Daniel, the first side of the way from Stone's mills to
minister of Sherburne, Judge Sewall John Pratt senior's land," at Indian
in his Diary writes, " he was a good Head. Thomas Walker,'jr. and John
scholar and solid divine. We were Pratt were also early purchasers.

12 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
It contauied about 200 acres, including the meadow from which
the S. branch of Hop brook origmates, and a ledge known at the
present day as Lynde's Rocks. This tract was in Col. Buckmin-
ster's possession in 1705.
The above comprise the chief of the early grants within the
territory of Framingham, occupying, as will be seen, nearly the
entne domain of the town. Besides these were smaller tracts,
held m general by non-residents, and in some uistances grants
chiefly within the limits of neighbormg towns may have extended
within the bounds of the plantation of Framnigham.* Of these
grants a considerable number were confirmed by deeds of quit
claim from the Indian proprietors of the soU, some of which are
on record, and others it is presumed may yet be discovered.
Nothing is more clear to an inquirer into the early history of our
towns, than the manifest care of the first settlers of Massachu
setts, to obtain a legal title to their lands from the native proprie
tors. We have somewhere met with a remark, attributed to the
elder President Adams, that in ah his practice at the bar, he
never Imew a contested title to land which was not traced back
to the Indian grantors.
EARLY SETTLEMENT OP THE PLANTATION.
The precise date of the first settlement of Framingham is un
known. The first house was probably erected by Edmund Rice,
soon after the year 1647, upon the &rm before noticed as leased
by hhn of John Glover, that year. An early inhabitant of the
town was Elder John Stone, the oldest son of Deacon Gregory
Stone of Cambridge, with whom he emigrated to this country m
1635, at the age of 16 years. WhUe yet under age, he came io
Sudbury ui 1638, probably among its first settlers, where his
meadowS.oftheCorlettfarnf,andin as joint pr^pK^ by^fohntZe'
1678 was proprietor hereof land near ton, ir of Inswinh Lu :???
Doeskin or_ Nobscut hill. " Sher John,^ ofV^t:^^^^^^':^'
man s land" was of some extent, and daujrhter of the fio,, t ^"sciiia,
lay between the house of the late The land mav thpr»7" f ^^ G^oysi.
dl. Trowbridge and Nobscut hill. part of th" odi^^af CM ""^"^"A" "
" Appleton's Farm" was within the ster farm. Thltelr^, % "k'^T
plantation of Natick, but bounded in dian plantation of M. ^ , , , "
part on Charchitawiek (Cochituate) extended within the ^?!J°°v *'',"
brook and pond. It was conveyed of this town modern bounds

EARLY SETTLEMENT OF THE PLANTATION. 13
name is found m the record of the inhabitants, with the lands di
vided to them respectively. In what part of Sudbury he first
settled is uncertain. The following extract from the Town Rec
ords may mdicate the tune when he left the bounds of that town,
and settled within the limits of Framingham :
1645. " John Moore bought of John Stone, his dwelling house and
houselot, with all other lands and meadows belonging to the said John
Stone, or that shall hereafter be due unto the said John Stone by vir
tue of his right in the beginning of the plantation of Sudbury, also the
fencings, boards, &c. about the house."
Whether he then or at a later day removed without the bounds
of Sudbury, he continued to enjoy his civil rights as an inhabitant
of that town, having been appointed, in 1654, to see to the fences
on his side of the river, and in 1655, to the oiBce of Town Clerk.
He was also an oificer of the church in that place. Deacon or
(as he was often called) Elder John Stone first built at Otter
Neck, near the curve of Sudbury river. His residence there is
referred to in the description of the bounds of the Natick Planta
tion in 1659, and in Corlett's Grant, 1661. In 1665, he was free
man at Cambridge, which town he represented in the General
Court, 1682 and 3. He returned thither to reside upon the pa-
temal estate, leaving his children to cultivate the large farms he
had acquired in this town. He died in Cambridge, May 5, 1683,
aged 64 years.*
Henry Rice, oldest son of Deacon Edmund of Sudbury, who in
1660 was one of the first proprietors of Marlborough, before 1659
owned land in the East part of the town, and had probably settled
there at that tune. In 1662, John Bent was proprietor of lands
now composing in part the ancient Bent farm, occupied by Mr.
Gibbs. Samuel Winch was of Sudbury in 1671, and then, or
soon after, was m the occupation of lands out of the South bounds
of Sudbury, where he probably lived. " Winch's old house " is
referred to as on the Danforth farm, in 1689. Thomas Drury,
John How and others, were early settlers ui that part of the town.
The nearness to Sudbury doubtless led to the early settlements
in that neighborhood. The mhabitants were thus enabled to ob-

* For fiirther particulars see the Genealogical Register in this volume.
2

14 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
taui protection from danger, and to have easy access to the ci
and rehgious privileges of an incorporated town. The maivi
referred to are generaUy described in deeds as of Sudbury, some
times as " outrdwellers," sometimes as " Hving in or near unto
Sudbury." NAME OF THE PLANTATION.
An. 1670, we find the first recorded notice upon the County
Registry of Births &c., of the name of Framhngham ; previously
to which, and often after, this territory was described as Mr. Dan
forth's fkrm. Its name of Framlingham was derived from the
birth-place of Mr. Danforth in England. The bounds of the Plan
tation were not distinctly defined, neither did it possess any legal
organization. That the name was not restricted to the lands of
Mr. Danforth, is made probable by the fact, that Thomas Eames
is described as of that Plantation in 1676. Framlingham was
taxed in 1674- and after. The interest which naturally attaches
to the ancient name of this town, may justify a brief account of
the original Framlingham in Great Britain.
Framlingham is in the hundred of Loes, County of Suffolk, in
England, and lies 18 miles N.E. by N. from Ipswich, and 88
miles N.E. from London- The river Ore runs by it, and upon
the W. side of the town spreads into a sort of lake. By the
bounty of King Henry I., here was formerly a castle of the JBi-
gods. It is described by Camden (1695) as " a very beautiful
castle, fortified with a rampire, a ditch, and a wall of great thick
ness, with thirteen towers ; witlun it has very convenient lodgings.
From this place it was that, A.D. 1173, when the rebeUious son
of King Henry II. took up arms agamst his father, Robert, Earl
of Leicester, with his stipendiaries from Flanders, harassed the
country all around ; and here also it was that. An. 1553, Queen
Mary entered upon the government, notwithstandmg the violent
opposition of Dudley, Earl of Northumberland, against King
Henry VIII.'s daughters." This town contams a free school
and also the chapel of Saxtead, valued in the King's books at
£43 6 8, the patronage of which is ui Pembroke Hall, Cambridge.
The church is dedicated to St. Michael. The resident population
of this parish, m 1801, was 1,854, and the amount raised by the

HIGHWAYS. 15
parish rates, in 1803, was £1,129 12 0, at 5s. 4 l-2d. in the pound.
Cotton Mather relates of Nicholas Danforth, (father of Thomas),
that he was " of such figure and esteem in the church, that he
procured that famous lecture at Framhngham, in Suffolk, where
he had a fine manor, which lecture was kept by Mr. Burroughs
and many other noted ministers in their turn ; to whom, and espe
cially to Mr. Shepard, he proved a Gains, and tlien especially,
when the Laudian fury scorched them." Framlingham is a mar
ket town, its market being held on Saturday. The Fairs are on
Whit-Monday and the 10th of October. There are two other
places of the same name in England, viz. Framhngham Earl's, and
Framhngham Pigot, both in the hundred of Henstead, and County
of Norfolk.*

HIGHWAYS.
Of the only roads of which we first have record, one is described
as the path to Quintecote, or Conecticot, which extended from
Sudbury, (now Wayland), following, as nearly as we can judge,
the most ancient line of travel, crossing the " fording place of Co
chituate brook," passing near the house now of Mr. Uriah Rice,
from thence by the route towards the railroad and Sherburne.
On this line settlers gradually extended towards the S.E. and S.
parts of the town, where, before 1680, we find traces of the
Eameses, the Pratts, Thomas Gleason, Isaac Learned, John Death,
&c.f Most of these occupied lands within the hmits of the Indian
plantation of Natick. Some of the number became townsmen of
Sherburne, after its iacorporation in 1679.
Another road, probably intersecting the former, is referred tb
as the " path to Nipnox," which was perhaps the line of commu
nication between Natick and Magunkook, at the South part of the
town. In 1659, is noticed the " path from Natick to John Stone's
house ;" and in 1662, the " highway leaduig from John Stone's
house to Marlbury." These probably comprise all the roads, (if
such they may be termed), traversing the early Plantation.
* Camden's Britannia, p. 373. and other early settlers, the reader is
Carlisle's Topographical Dictionary, referred to the Genealogical Regis-
(1808.) Magnalia, b. iv. p. 154. ter.
t For particulars respecting these

16 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
"At a County Court holden in Charlestown, Dec 23, le^S, John
Stone sen'r of Sudbury, Serg't (John) Woods^of M"'" ^^/^^e of
Thomas Eames of Framingham, together with John L-^^r";";^^ °^
Wattertown, (or any two of them,) were «PP°'°'^d .^"^ '^^ jfo^se
lay out an highway for the use of the country, '^fding from tl.e house
of the said John Livermore to a horse-bridge (then be'ng) near the
house of Daniel Stone, jun., and thence the nearest and best way to
Marlborough, and thence to Quabuog," (now Brookfield.)
The above highway was laid out, and the return made Oct. 6,
1674 It is the highway at the North part of Framingham, ex-
tendmg from the " New Bridge," (so called in 1750), W. towards
Marlborough.t The " horse bridge " referred to, is probably ex
plained by the foUowmg, extracted from the County Records,' iii.
87: "April 7, 1674. In answer to the petition of Samuel How, refer
ring to some allowance to be made him, for his expenses about the
bridge he had lately erected upon Sudbury river, above the towne, he
is allowed to take toll of all travellers, for a horse and man 3d, and for
a cart 6d, until there be an orderly settling of the Country highway,
and some provision made for repayment to him of his disbursements."

INDIAN HISTORY OP THE PLANTATION.
As our narrative of events approaches the period of King
Philip's war, it may be proper here to condense such information
as we have obtained relative to the early Indian history, as con
nected with this township.
History and tradition alike fail of throwing much light upon the
Indian tribes, who must once have inhabited this toivn. The spa
cious ponds and the river, particularly at the falls, abundantly
stored with fish, undoubtedly attracted them within these borders.
* Co. Records. rough and the towns lying above
t The identity of this road is and westward thereof, than any other
proved by a petition, (an attested road now in use, yet through neglect
copy of which is in the author's pos- and disuse, unpassable." A commit-
session), signed by fourteen persons, tee was prayed for "to view the said
nearly all of Framingham, and bear- highway and order the building of a
ing date 1722. The petition, ad- bridge over the river there," or else-
dressed to the Court of Quarter where, " and order the said way to be
Sessions at Cambridge, refers to tbe laid open and made passable fortrav-
origin of the road, and represents it ellers." In the action of the Court
as "nearer and more commodious for upon this petition may have origin-
travellers from Boston to Marlbo- ated the name of the " New Bridge."

INDIAN HISTORY OF THE PLANTATION. 17
Ancient records refer to the "Indian graves" in the neighbor
hood of Saxonville, as weU known, but the precise locality (prob
ably upon the plain E. of school house No. 9) is now lost. The
remembrance of it has passed away with the interesting and un
fortunate people it commemorated.
The only information Ave possess, which seems to indicate their
actual occupation of the territory in this neighborhood, after
the settlement of the colony, is contained in a letter of John
Ehot,* who, writing in 1649, says : " Some Sudbury Indians,
some of Concord Indians, some of Maestick Indians, and some
of Dedham Indians, are ingenious and pray unto God, and
sometimes come to the place where I teach, to hear the word."
We have preserved also the rehgious confession of an Indian
named Wilham, of Sudbury, ahas Nataous, who is probably the
Netus, referred to in the note to the Corlett Grant. He is des
cribed, 1662, as hving at Nipnap Hill,t three miles N. of the In
dian Plantation (Natick?). Hubbard speaks of him as "very
familiar with the whites." Gookin, in 1674, refers to Nattous as
among " the good men and prudent " who were rulers at Natick.
He is also described as a Nipmuck Captain. The Co. Records,
as early as 1659, J notice him, by the name of Netus, as
having been sued by Serg. John Parmenter, of Sudbury, for a
debt. This same Netus was the leader of the Indians at the as
sault upon Mr. Eames' house, soon to be related.
The name of Jacob's Meadow, (E. of Indian Head), and Ja
cob's Further Meadow, both in this town, indicate the probable
residence here of " Old Jacob," as he is named in the accounts of
the praying Indians. Old Jacob (his Indian name being Apona-
pawquin), " was among the first that prayed to God. He had so
good a memory that he could rehears.e the whole catechism, both
questions and answers. When he gave thanks at meat, he would
sometimes only say the Lord's Prayer." Dr. Homer of Newton
states that he died at the age of 90 years, recommending union to
his brethren at large, and an inviolable regard to the laws of
equity and to the civil authorities. § Old Jacob wiU soon appear
also as a participator in the " Fames' burning."
* M. H. Coll. position is about three miles N. from
t We have been unable to identify the ancient bounds of Natick.
this hill. May it not have been t '¦ 157.
another name for Nobscut hill, whose § 1 M. H. Coll., ix. 198 ; v. 264.
2*

18 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
BoMAN and Roger have already been noticed as grantors or
land near the Falls, and as commemorated in the names of Bow
man's Brook and Roger's Field. Other Indian names of hills,
ponds and streams, (and those in some instances corrupted), are
meagre, yet pleasant memorials transmitted to us, of the aboriginal
race.* Ancient records moreover inform us, that John Awansamug,
Sen., was a " chief proprietor " and " sachem " of a tract of land,
extending from the S. part of Framingham into Sherburne, and
beyond that town to the S. W.; and the name of " Peter Jethro's
field," on an old survey, points out the local habitation, near Nob
scut Hill, of an individual, whose name is somewhat notorious in
the annals of King Philip's war. Capt. Tom's Hill, which hes at
the E. part of the town, S. of the turnpike, upon the bounds of
Natick and Framingham, probably received its name from the
celebrated Wuttusacomponom, or Capt. Tom, the chief sachem of
the Nipmuck Indians. Of the three last named, the following
sketches may deserve a place in this History.
Awansamug. — This name very often occurs in ancient deeds,
and is variously written Awussomoag, Oonsumog, Wessomog, Os-
samog, &c. The earhest mention made of him is in the History
of Lynn, f .which refers to him (if the same), as having hved
at Rumney Marsh (now Chelsea), and the father of Mumin-
quash, (James Rumney Marsh), born in 1636. He is generaUy
known, however, as one of the " Natick Indians," in their convey
ances of lands. In an account of the Praying or Christian In
dians, 1659,$ he is described as " a young man when they (the
Indians) begun to pray to God. He did not at the present jom
with them. He would say to me, I will first see to it, and when
I understand it, I will answer you. He did after a wliile enter
uito the civil covenant ; but was not entered into church covenant
before he died. He was propounded to join the church, but was
delayed, he being of a quick, passionate temper." It L added
that the church would have been satisfied to receive him had he'
* Indian arrow-heads have been t Page 183
frequently found in ploughed fields i: 1 M. H. Coll. ix. 198
in this town.

INDIAN HISTORY OP THE PLANTATION. 19
recovered from the long sickness which caused his death. Eliot
elsewhere gives this Indian's confession among others.* The ex
tent of his possessions in this region must have been considerable.
Besides land in the S. part of this town, he conveyed to Wilham
Sheffield 500 acres at Chaboquassit, in Sherburne, and obtained
leave of the General Court, just before his death, to sell a large
tract not far from Sherburne line on the S.W., to  Rawson.
He appears to have received much kindness from Thomas Eames,
of Framingham, " for sundry years until his death," of which a
suitable notice is taken ui an Indian conveyance to his sons.
Awansamug left at his death a widow Yawataw, who signed the
deed of the township of Salem in 1686, and at least two sons,
Thomas and Amos ; the former of whom owned a " houselot " upon
the land of Thomas Eames, and was living (or a son) in Natick,
June 4, 1742. Samuel Assamug, of Natick, 1682, was probably
another son.f
Jethro and Peter Jethro. — The early historical accounts
contain notices of Old Jethro, called Tantamous, and of his son
Peter Jethro, in which there is some confusion. Whether the
field above named refers to one only, or both, is uncertain. Old
Jethro, says Drake, hved on Nobscut Hill at the breaking out of
King Phihp's war in 1675. The place caUed " Peter Jethro's
field," which was upon the present farm of Mr. Ezekiel How, is
referred to in a deed dated 1693. Shattuck's History of Con
cord states, that Jethro was present as a witness at the purchase
of Musquitaquid, or Concord, in 1635, which took place under an
old tree, standing some years since near the Hotel, called Jethro's
tree, and used in early times as a belfry on which the town bell
was hung. This must have been the younger Jethro, as the depo
sition printed by Mr. Shattuck, relating to the purchase, was
given in 1684, when the deponent was about 70 years old, which
was eight years after the death of the older Jethro. The deposi
tion notices that Jethro lived at Nashobah fifty years before.
Gookin, writing in 1674,J speaks of Jethro as " a grave and pious
* See his letter 3 M. H. Coll. owned the (ilovenant (in that town)
t Mr. Willard, in his History of and was baptized Oct. 1710." Wor.
Lancaster, notices that "Hannah Mag. II. 300.
Woonsamug, an Indian woman, t 1 M. H. Col. vii. 193.

20 framlingham plantation.
Indian" belonging to Natick, who was sent to be a teacher at
Weshakim, near Lancaster. In 1675, the older Jethro, (accord
ing to Drake), with his family of about twelve persons, then hvmg
at Nobscut Hill, were among the Indians ordered for secunty to
Deer Island, at the breakmg out of King Phihp's war. Resentmg
the iU usage the Indians received from their conductors, he es
caped in the night with his famHy, but was afterwards betrayed
with others, by his son Peter Jethro, to the Enghsh, by whom, ac-
corduig to Hubbard, he was executed Sept. 26, 1676.
In 1665, " Animatohu, ahas Jethro," was among the Indians
who conveyed to John Haynes and others, 3200 acres of land E.
of Quinsigamoge Pond. The Indian name probably belongs to
the younger Jethro.
Peter Jethro, in 1683, was hving with Jonathan Ting, of Dun
stable ; in consideration of whose kindness to him and his uncle
Jeffry (caUed Quaquoco Noucanomon of Waymessitt),he conveyed
to him a tract of land six miles square, at Machapaog, N. of
Watchusett's Hih and W. of Groton, which he had previously
obtained from his uncle Jeffry. In the deed Peter represents
himself as without children and not hkely to have any. In 1684,
he was among the Indian grantors of the two-mile tract, added
upon the W. line of Sudbury. Peter Jethro had derived much
benefit from his intercourse with the English, and at times acted
as scribe for the Indians. His treachery to his father led to the
remark of Increase Mather, " that abommable Indian, Peter Je
thro, betrayed his own father and other Indians of his special
acquaintance unto death." A tradition exists, that since the in
corporation of the town, Peter's house has been occupied by In
dians, who are reputed to have been mischievous, and troublesome
to their neighbors.
Capt. Tom,— caUed also Old Tom, ahas Wuttusacomponum,
appears to have been one of the praymg Indians. Amon^
the State Files* are papers describijig the character of " Tom "
(perhaps the same Indian), which accuse him of lying, exce's-
sive drbkmg &c., and as, " m brief, a fellow very 'profane
and of noe conscience ;" and adds, that going on one occasion " to
charge his gun, and wantmg paper to ram in, he did teare a piece
* Vol. xxx, p. 57.

INDIAN HISTORY OF THE PLANTATION. 21
of the Bible," and said " he woidd make the word of God to flie."
It is certam, however, that he was held In esteem by Gookin, who
speaks of him as " the chief among these praying Indians, who
also was then- ruler, named Capt. Tom, &c. — a prudent, and I
believe a pious man, and had given good demonstration of it many
years." He agam refers to him as his chief assistant at Paka-
choag, being of the chief sachem's blood of the Nipmuck country,
and then (1674) residmg at Hassanamesit (Grafton). During
Phihp's war, he was pressed to join his countrymen against the
English ; and depositions exist among the State papers, of persons
who swore to have recognized liim at the attack upon Sudbury, at
the Causey, " by a grumbhng sign or noise " peculiar to him.
On the 9th or 10th June, 1676, he was taken, with his daughter
and two children, by a scout sent by Capt. Henchman, about 10
miles S.JE. of Marlborough. While on trial in Boston, an urgent
petition* was sent in to the Governor and Council by James Rum
ney Marsh and others, in behalf of 80 Indian soldiers then in the
service of the English, praying for the lives of " Capt. Tom, his
son Nehemiah, his wife and two children ; John Uktuck, his wife
and children ; Maanum and her children." The lives of the wo
men and children were spared ; Capt. Tom and another were
hanged the 26th (some say 22d) June ; " both," says a writer,
" died (as it is to be hoped) penitent, praying to God, not like
the manner of the heathen." Gookin, who befriended the un
happy Christian Indians at that time of trial, after his favorable
mention of Capt. Tom's prudence and piety above quoted, adds,
" I had particular acquaintance with him, and cannot think other
wise concerning him in his hfe or at his death ; though possibly in
this action he was tempted beyond his strength." From the dis
tance and position of the hill referred to as the place of Capt.
Tom's capture, it is probable that " Capt. Tom's Hill " in Fram
ingham derived from him its name.f
The success of the Apostle Eliot's labors among the natives, led
to the estabhshment of several towns of praying Indians, of which
* State papers, vol. 30. ors of the Salem township, 1686.
t There are traces of other In- (Hist. Salem.) In 1703, the town of
dians, bearing the name of Capt.Tom. Hampton was surprised by a noted
" Thomas Ukqueakussennum, alias warrior called Capt. Tom, a Tarra-
Captain Tom, of Waymessick,'' tine. Drake's Book of the Indians.
(Chelmsford), was among the grant-

22 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
the seven oldest were settled at Natick, Punkapaog (^^^^-S^*^)'
Hassanamesitt (Grafton), Okommakamesit (Marlborough), Wa-
mesitt (Lowell), Nashobah (Littleton), and Magunkaquog or
Magunkook, now Hopkinton.
Franfingham lay midway between three of these towns, viz :
Natick, Okommakamesit, and Magunkaquog. Natick— the name
signifying a place of hills— was the earliest settled, and hi that
part now caUed South Natick. Gookin, in 1674, described it^ as
containing 29 famihes and about 145 souls ; the chief man bemg
Waban,* about 70 years of age, and a man of great prudence and
piety, f
The town of Okommakamesit, which embraced a tract of 6000
acres in Marlborough, was occupied at the same period, by about
10 families and about 50 souls. Then- ruler, who deceased in
1674, was Onomog, a sachem who had been " the very soul of
that place." Hutchinson gives their teacher's name as Solomon.
The town of Magunkaquog, or Magunkook, i. e. the plam of
great trees, is described by Gookin J as " partly in Natick, partly
on land granted by the country. It hes W. southerly from Bos
ton about 24 miles, near the midway between Natick and Hassan
amesitt. The number of its inhabitants are about 11 families and
about 55 souls. There are, men and women, eight members of
the church at Natick and about 15 baptized persons. The quan
tity of land belonging to it is about 3000 acres. The Indians
plant upon a great hiU which is very fertile, and these people wor
ship God and keep the Sabbath and observe civil order, as do the
other towns. They have a constable and other officers. Then-
ruler's name is Pomhaman,§ a sober and active man and pious.
* Waban held a commission as men. The Natick Indian town was
justice of the peace, and is repre- settled in 1651 ; the first church was
sented to have acted with great en- embodied, 1660. Natick was incor-
ergy in the government of his people, porated as an English district, in
Among other anecdotes related of 1761, and as a town, 1781. 1 M. H,
him, it is said that being once in- Coll, I. 184 note.
quired of, what he would do, when t 1 M. H. Coll. I. 188
Indians got drunk and quarrelled, he § Of Pomhaman we have obtained
answered : " Tie urn all up, and whip no satisfactory information The re-
um plaintiff, whip urn fendant, and hgious confession of Ponam pam rpos-
whip urn witness." Drake. sibly the same), is nreserved tn n^
t In 1764, only thirty-seven In- (3 M. H Col(.' iv.P2400 Pomham
dians remained in Natick; and in was Sachem of Showamit Cwhere
1792, they were reduced to one fami- Gorton settled), and came under the
ly of five persons and two single- wo- government of the Mass Colonv

INDIAN HISTORY OF THE PLANTATION. 23
Their teacher is named Job,* a person well accepted for piety and
abihty among them." He adds, that this town was the last setting
of the old towns, and that the Indians had plenty of corn and
kept some cattle, horses and swine, for which the place was well
accommodated. The " great lull " referred to, which is now
called Maguneo Hill, and on which ancient apple trees were stand
ing a few years smce, hes to the S.W. of the viUage of Ashland,
at a short distance from the Railroad. The precise bounds of the
Indian territory are not known ; but from the extent of the grant,
they undoubtedly continued within the ancient territory of Fram
mgham, as the farm of SavU Simpson began at the foot of the
hiU. It is probable that a part, at least, of the Magunkook tract
was granted by the General Court to Sherburne, and was included
in the " 4000 acres adjoining unto Magunkoog Indian Hih,"
which they gave to the Natick Indians in exchange for land to the
E. of Sherburne which they received from the latter, ip 1679. f
The burial place of the Magunkook Indians is still identified, as
the spot on which stands the brick school-house, near the house of
Mf. Samuel Valentine. Skeletons have been disinterred, within
a few years, near the highway.
Some interest attaches to this Indian community, not only from
their proximity to this town, but from the part they took in the
destruction of Thomas Eames' house in Framingham, the only
event of Phihp's war particularly connected with the town, which
win soon be related. The Indians of Magunkook, with those of
the other praying towns, were brought under serious suspicion at
the opening of the war. The grater part of the Christian Indians
were disarmed, and sent to Deer Island, where, accordmg to Goo
kin, they suffered extreme hardships. The inhabitants of Magun
kook were among those who most readily yielded to the entice
ments of Phihp, so that after the war their plantation was broken
up4 
Hutchinson i. 119. Sav. Wint. ii. Among the Indians of Magunkook
pp. 120, 155. Israel Pumhamuu before the war, were William Wa-
was one of the Natick Indians who nuckhow or Jackstraw, his sons Jo-
conveyed land to John Coller, Aug. seph and Apumatquin or John, Josh-
24, 1699. ua Assatt, John Dublet, son-in-law of
* Job, whose Indian name was Jacob, the latter afterwards of Na-
Kattewanit, was at Hassanamesit at tick.
the beginning of Philip's war. He t See State files.
was friendly to the English, and ren- t Before the war, the whole nura-
dered them much service as a spy. ber of praying Indians in all the

24 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
The formidable combmation under King Phihp, spread con
sternation through the colonies of Plymouth and Massachusetts,
and threatened a general ruin of the whites. The designs of that
crafty chieftain had been suspected as early as 1671, which led
to the dangerous expedient of a general disarmmg of the Indians.
The first act in the tragic war which followed, was the attack
upon the people of Swanzey, June 24, 1675. Others succeeded
m various places, untU the memorable Narraganset fight, on the
19th Dec. 1675, upon the issue of which, Phihp retu-ed mto the
western parts of Massachusetts.
A few weeks after that event, occurred the mcident we are
now to relate.* Thomas Fames, who a few years before had
leased the " Pelham Farm," at Sudbury, settled, near 1670,
within the bounds of the Plantation of Framingham. He built
his house on the southern slope of Mount Wayte, between the
Sudbury river and Farm pond, at a distance of about seven miles
S.W. from the ancient town of Sudbury, and about three miles E.
from the Indian town of Magunkook. A partial depression of
the surface, with the surrounding apple trees, still indicate the
spot, which is upon the farm of Mr. Harrison Eames. His &mily
consisted, at the time now referred to, of a wife and nine clul-
dren.| On the 1st of February, (some accounts say the 2d,)
1675-6, during the absence of the father, who had gone to
Boston to obtaui a supply of ammunition, a party of about 12
Indians, headed by Netus, approached the house, one of them
remaining in the corn-fields at a distance, probably as a watch.
Tradition states that two of the "bhUdren were surprised at the
weU, and seized ; and that the mother, who had resolved never to
be taken ahve, made a brave resistance, and bemg employed at
towns was estimated to be between in the affair ; and also a petition and
eleven and twelve hundred. After deed, to which the sons of Mr. Eames
its close, scarce half that number were parties, detailing some of the
could be found. Gookin says, that circumstances.
" through God's favor, some of them t Six of the children were by his
were preserved alive, and are recon- second wife, then living. Their
oiled again to the English, and now names were Thomas Samuel Mar-
live among the rest of the Christian garet, Nathaniel, Sarah, and Lydia;
^^'^"^••1 u ,1, , ¦ t';'^ oldest about twelve, the youngest
Besides the well-known authori- about three years of age One only
ties for the particulars of this event, of his sons is known to have been
the author has discovered the origin- married at this time who nrobablv
al minutes of the magistrate, (Thomas lived at Watertown' See Water-
Danforth), who examined the actors town Records.

INDIAN HISTORY OP THE PLANTATION.

25

the time in making soap, poured upon the assailants the boihng
fluid. The Indians soon succeeded in firing the house, and either
killed or took captive the entire family ; at the same time destroy
ing the barn, with the cattle and stores.
Of the exact numbers killed and taken captive, the accounts
are contradictory and irreconcilable.* The nearest estimate we
can form is, that of the ten members of the family, the wife and
three or four of the children were killed, and the rest carried
into captivity. Hubbard notices, that the wife of Fames' son
died the following day, having, as another account says, been pre
viously tomahawked and scalped. Of this statement we have
found no confirmation. Tradition informs us that the captives
were first taken in the dhection of Lancaster, and that one of the
sons was present at the attack upon the garrison of Sudbury, the
foUowing April. f It was probably the same son, who, in the
spring foUowing his capture, succeeded in making his escape.
Having been early instructed, in such an event, to go in the di-

* Drake quotes two authorities,
one of which gives seven as killed,
and two children taken ; the other,
" they killed seven people in a bar
barous manner, and carried some
away captive." Drake himself says,
without giving his authority, " in all,
seven persons were killed or fell into
the hands" of the Indians. Accord
ing to Hubbard, (p. 84) Mr. Eames'
"wife was killed and his children
carried captive," and he adds, that
"the next day his son's wife died."
The Indian deed to the sons of
Eames says, they *' killed his wife
and three children, and captivated
five more, whereof only three re
turned, who are now dwelling on the
said (Eames') lands." The sons in
their own petition to the Gen. (^ourt,
represent, that " they slew his wife
and five children, and four only of
those whom they took into captivity
returned." The facts known are as
follows : Eames, in his inventory de
tailing his losses, states his family to
have consisted of " a wife and nine
children." As his oldest son, John,
was probably living at Watertown, it
is to be presumed that he was not in
cluded in the family. His wife hav
ing had children by her first hus
band, it is probable that some of
3

them lived with her. There is no
reason for supposing, that any of the
family escaped death or captivity.
The whole number, then, killed and
tijien captive, was probably ten. Of
this number three only of the child
ren can be accounted for, viz. Samu
el, Margaret and Nathaniel, all of
whom returned, and were subse
quently married. According to the
confession of the Indians, there were
two daughters among the captives.
It is certain therefore that as many
as four captives were carried away.
As it IS probable, moreover, that not
all the captives ultimately returned,
the best conjecture we can form is,
that four or five, including the wife,
were killed, and the rest taken cap
tive, of whom three returned. As
the sons of Eames who returned
were quite young at the time of their
captivity, and as there is reason to
believe, that the captives were separ
ated soon after the catastrophe oc
curred, the discrepancy in the differ
ent statements in which they were
parties, is less surprising.
t He is said to have reported, that
the Indians suffered severely by the
fire from the garrison, and that an aged
squaw lost six sons, all of whom were
brave and distinguished warriors.

26 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
rection of the rismg sun, after a bold and perilous journey of
some 30 mUes in the wilderness, he reached m safety an English
settlement ; an act of suigular courage m a boy of eleven or
twelve years.*
We learn from the confession of the Indian actors in this do
mestic tragedy, that near the month of June following the event,
the two daughters of Mr. Eames were " at a great hUl about
midway between Watchusett and Penecooke, hi good health, and
not in a starvmg phght ; " that Mattahump f had one of the
daughters, and Pumapen the other. They were supposed, in
August, to be in the neighborhood of Fort Aurania, (Albany).
Respectmg the subsequent fate of the captives, we know httle
more than that two sons and one daughter were happily restored
to their desolated home and friends. Tradition throws an air of
romance upon the fortunes of Margaret, the daughter. The
colonial government having despatched some agents to obtain the
release of captives detained in Canada, one of their company was
in his own turn captivated by the attractions of the daughter of
Mr. Eames, whose release he had obtained, and whom he soon
after made his wife. The Cambridge Records are authority for
the fe,ct, that Joseph Adams married Margaret Eames, in 1688. J
* "The next day, (i. e. March Mautamp, Sachem of Quabaog, who,
12, another account says May), a in 1665, witnessed the sale of Brook-
youth of about eleven years of age field, and was hanged with others,
made his escape from the Indians, Sept. 26, 1676. Hubbard, pp. 35, 75.
who was taken prisoner when his t It is quite probable that one or
father's house was burnt and his more of the children remained in
mother murthered, on the first of Canada; a not uncommon event, and
February last ; and though the boy in some cases the result of prefer-
knew not a step of the way to any ence on the part of the captives, who
English town, and was in continual became so accustomed to their change
danger of the skulking Indians iu of life, as to lose all attachment to
the woods, and far from the English, their English society and friends.
yet God directed him aright and Hutchinson states in his history (ii.
brought him to the sight of plantane, 140), that the captives who have been
(the herb which the Indians call carried to Canada, have often re-
English-foot, because it grows only ceived very kind usage from the
amongst us and is not found in the French inhabitants. A tradition ex-
Indian plantations), whereupon he ists, that a. sister of Capt. Isaac
coricluded he was not far from some Clark of Framingham, who with her
English town, and accordingly fol- mother (then of Maine) had been
lowing of the plantane, he arrived taken by the Indians to Canada was
safely among us." (Drake's old there sold to the French ; among
Indian Chronicle, p. 122). From whom she lived so contented and
the age above given, it is probable happy, that when monev was sent
tViof tlio namo n-f tVio l-»ntr True Sam 11*^1 fn¥- Inar t>r^A.^  j.- , *' _

that the name of the boy was Samuel for her redemption she refused to
"'Tt!'.. I, u , 1 .1 ^^^^^ ' r"i'"S ^""••i tliat the money
t Mattahump was probably the was not sufficient to supply her table

INDIAN HISTORY OP THE PLANTATION.

27

The foUowing inventory exhibits the particulars of the loss sus
tained by Mr. Eames.

" An inventory of the loss of Thomas Eames, when his house was
fired by Indians at Framingham near unto Sudbury, in the County of
Middlesex, the first of February, 1675-6.
Imprimis — A wife and nine children.
Item — A house 34 feet long, double floores, and garret,

leantir'd one side -^100.00 00
024.00 00
- 028.00 00
003.00 00
. 002.00 00
006.00 00
- 002.00 00
003.12 00
- 012.00 00
003.00 00
- 008.00 00
031.00 00
- 001.00 00
006.00 00

and cellar, and a barn 52 foot long,
and two ends,
It. 4 oxen,
It. 7 cows, fair with calf,
It. 2 yearlings,
It. 1 bull,
It. 2 heifers, fair with calf,
It. 1 heifer, -
IL 8 sheep, fair with iamb, -
It. 30 loads of hay in y= barn at 8s. per load, -
It. 10 bush, wheate, at 6s. p. bush.
It. 40 bush, rye, at 4s. 8d. p. bush.
It. 210 bush, of indian, at 3s. p. bush. -
It. Hemp and flax, in y* barne.
It. Fire arms, with other arms and ammunition.
It. Butter 20s., cheese 40s., 2 barrels and a half of
and 4 flitches of bacon 10 lb.
It. Carpenter's and joyner's tooles,
It. 2 great spinning wheeles and 2 small wheeles, 4s., 4
for cards,
It. 6 beds, 3 of them feather beds, and 3 flock, 6 Ruggs,
12 blankets, . . . .
It. 1 chest of lynen with y^ sheets and shifts,
It. A livery cupboard with what was in it.
It. My wife's lynen and wearing apparel, and children's
cloathing, and my own cloathing, with clothing that
was my former wife's, - -
It. Pewter, brasse, and Iron ware,
It. Churns and olher dairy vessells, with other wooden
lumber, . - - - -
Total,

Pork,

013.00 005.00

0000

- 001.00 00
005.00 00
010.00 00
002.00 00

025.00 00
014.00 00
005.00 00
330.12 00

The actors in the affair we have related, did not long escape
the hands of justice. Netus, the leader of the party, was Mlled
March 27th, at Marlborough, by a party of Enghsh under the
command of Lt. Jacobs, and his wife was sold. Annecoeken,
another, was dead before the close of summer. Aug. 11th, a
warrant was issued by Thomas Danforth, Magistrate, for the ar-

28

FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.

rest of " Joshua Assatt, John Dublet, son-m-law to Ja<;ob, WiUiam
Jackstraw and two of his sons, the name of the one Joseph, also
Jackstraw's wife, aU of them late of Moguncog Indians."* Three
of them, viz. WiUiam Wanuckhow, ahas Jackstraw, and lus two
sons, Joseph and John, were taken and exammed by Mr. Dan
forth the 14th of the same month, before whom they made con
fession of the act, assigning as its cause, " their missuig of com,
which they expected to have found at Mogoncocke." They also
accused two others, Joshua Assatt, then absent m. the English
service at Marlborough, under Capt. Hunting, and Awassaquah,
who was sick " at the Ponds." f The three were committed to
prison, and Joseph was indicted, with probably the others, who

* The constable was also ordered
to warn Peter Ephraim's wife to ap
pear before the magistrate. Peter
lived at Brush hill, on Natick lands
exchanged with Sherburne in 1679,
not far distant from Framingham,
where he had broken up land. He
was a Nipmuck Indian, whose re
ligious confession is given by Eliot.
He rendered valuable services to the
English in Philip's war, and as com
mander of a company of friendly In
dians, accompanied the English to
Rehoboth. Ancient accounts state
that while the Knglish became dis
couraged, " Ephraim continued and
captived forty-two, besides killing
eight." He was of Natick, in 1695.
His wife's name was Wuttawtin-
jiusk. Peter's hill, a part of Natick,
probably derived its name from him.
t We subjoin a copy of the orig
inal minutes of this examination,
which are on file in the handwriting
of Mr. Danforth, in the archiv^es of
the State. Vol. xxx. p. 211. The
names in Italics undoubtedly indicate
the individuals accused :
" Camb. 14, 6, 76.
"JVetus — dead and his wife sold.
** Annecoeken — dead.
^* Mpomipawquin als. Jacob.
" Jlcompanatt als. James Philip.
" Pakananunquis — Joshua Assatt,
with C(apt.J Hunting.
" £pnmatquin als. John.
•' WiUiavi.
** Joseph.
" Pumapene of Quabaug, aud his
Sonne, abt. 40 years old.

" .Awassaquah — at (the) ponds,
sick, — [?] — of Nash away (absent).
ye wife of Aquetokush, and is sold
already. "Joseph Indian, son of William of
Mogoncocke, being examined, do say
and confess, that himself with those
others named by the Marshal, were
the persons that destroyed Thomas
Eames' family, in the beginning of
February last ; that the same was oc
casioned by their missing of corn
which they expected to have found
at Mogoncocke, and by that means
were provoked to come and do the
spoil, killing of some and carrying
captive the rest, and burning house,
barn and cattle ; and do confess that
he himself carried away on his back
one of Eames' sons. Also he saith
that about 2 mo. since, he enquired
concerning Goodman Eames' two
daughters, and understood they were
at a great hill about middleway be
tween Watchuset and Penecooke, and
were in good health and not in a
starving plight.
" Apumatquin, alias John, being
examined, do confess the same thing
as above to be the truth ; only he
saith he knows nothing how it is with
Goodman Eames' daughters at pre
sent, not having heard lately any
thing concerning them.
" Wm. Jackstraw being examined,
do confess the same thing as above
owns that his sous Joseph and John
above examined, were present at the
desolation of Gn. Eames' family, and

SETTLEMENT OP SHERBORN. 29
were tried September 18th. How many of then- accomplices, if
any, were afterwards brought to justice, does not appear. Gookin
states that " three were executed about Thos. Eames his burning."
The execution took place the 21st of September. " Two of the
murderers," according to the petition of the Eames' sons, " Old
Jacob, a chief man sometune at Natick, and Joshua Assunt,
returned and were pardoned, and lived at Natick many years
after." The close of this war of so disastrous issues to the
Indians, undoubtedly dictated a course of forbearance and clem
ency to the accused ; since justice had already been satisfied by
the blood of three of their accomphces.
For the severe loss sustained in this affair, computed, as we
have seen, at ,£830, (a large sum for those days), Thomas Eames
received a smaU indemnity. The General Court granted him,
" various considerations thereunto moving," 200 acres of land.
He also sued the Indians at law, and obtained from them a tract
of 300 acres. But no recompense in land or treasure could
restore to him his desolated home. He survived the calamity a
few years, and died about a week before the 4th anniversary of
the event, Jan. 25, 1680, aged about 62.*
The retum of peace, after the destructive hostihties of this
Indian war, was soon foUowed by the arrival of new settlers in
this territory, particularly towards the S. part. In 1674 the
inhabitants of Bogestow, now Sherburne, receiving from the Court
a grant of six miles square, and becoming soon organized as a civil
that himself was one of the company, "Wm. Jackstraw saith, that Matta^
but kept at a distance, a little off in hump hath one of Gn. Eames' daugh-
the corn fields. ¦ ters, and Pumapen (the other), and
" Isaac Beech being present at this they were alive at planting time ; and
examination do say, that Joseph he thinks they may be yet (towards
above-named, confessed the same Fort) Auranea (Albany), but (uncer-
thing to him and John Prentice. tain where.)
" For encouragement to Joseph, * On the State Files (xxx. p. 123)
who was first examined, to tell the is a paper (without date, probably
truth, (they at first denying all), I about 1680), recounting the abusive
told him I would speak to the Gov- treatment received by Mary Parkes
ei"nor to spare his life, in case he of Sherburne (ee. 39), from an Indian
would tell me plainly how all the who encountered her returning from
said matter was acted. a visit to "Corporal Rice's." The
" Taken the day and year above- particulars are not worthy of notice.
said, before Tho. Danforth. She reached her home in safety, after
" Jno. Speene, Interpreter. a severe fright.
" Confessions were owned by the
pHsoners at the bar 18. 7. '76.
"E. R. S."
3*

30 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
community, several of the ^habitants of this Plantation were
admitted there as townsmen.* Most of these were receiyea con
formably to an act of the General Court in 1679, reqmrmg tha
" aU other farmes that are nighest Sherborn meetmg house, shall
hkewise.be in the bounds of Sherborn, and do duty and receive
priviledge therein ; " to which the foUowing proviso was annexed :
" Provided always, that the tract of waste lands scztuate and lying
indifferently accomodable for Sudbury and Marlborough as well
as Sherborn, and are now belonging to Thomas Danforth, Mq.
Deputy Govemor, be excepted." f This action by the Court pos
sesses some interest, as the origin of the " difficulties with Sher
burne," which caused no smaU contention, after the incorporation
of I'ramingham as a township. The arrangement was doubtless
made in aid of that young townsHp, which, according to an early
Rate, contained only 16 taxable poUs.$
1680. The largest body of the settlers of this territory bemg
at this period m the neighborhood of Sudbury bounds, some m-
terest is connected with the foUowing extract from the Records of
that town, illustrating the care of the early planters in the m-
struction and moral trauiing of the rismg commonwealth. The
statement was prepared in conformity to an act of the General
Court, requiring returns to be made relative to the support of the
ministry, the maintenance of schools, and the general order of
famUies, in respect to habits of regular industry and good morals.
Early in the year, the selectmen had reported their " havmg gone
over the houses throughout the town,' from house to house, and
inspected and made enquiry;" and " do find that aU children and
young persons are in a forward and growing way as to reading
* The records of Sherburne bear lege), son of Major Gookin of Cam-
the names of the following who were bridge, was settled in Sherburne as
admitted as inhabitants: — Thomas the first minister, in 1681, with a sal-
Eames, Jan. 4, 1674-5 ; John Death, ary of £40, and d. Jan. 8, 1717-8, se.
Jan. 1677-8 ; Thomas Gleason, July 8 67.
1678 ; Tho. Pratt, Sen., Zacry Padel- t State Files — Towns.
ford, John Eames, Isaac Learned and i By virtue of the act referred to,
Tho. Pratt, Jr., April, 1679. Thomas Sherburne claimed, in 1701, a tract
Eames was early one of the Select- of land, within the limits of this
men, and was on the committee for town, included between the W.
building the meeting house, and re- bounds of Washakum and Farm (or
ceived a grant "for building" the Great) Ponds, the Indian bridge or
same. John Eames was Selectman Beaver Dam, and Sudbury river, in-
rn 1682. The Rev. Daniel Gookin, eluding Larned's and Gleason Pond,
(H. C. 1669 and Librarian of the col- and the land to the N . of them.

ROADS, GREAT FLOOD, ETC. 31
and catechising, and as to work and employment, they find them
generally dihgent and in a hopeful thriving way in all respects." *
The account after some details, adds, " that though there be no
stated school, the inhabitants being scattered, they have two school
dames each side of the river that teachelh small children to spell and
read, which is so managed by their parents and goodmen at home, —
after such sort, as that the Selectmen re.urned from all parts a com
fortable and good account of all these matters, and render them growing
in several families beyond expeclalion, hardly reprooable anywhere,
encouraging in most places and in others very commendable, so as that
the end is accomplisht hitherto ; and for teaching to write and cypher,
there is Mr. Tho. Walker, and two or three others about town that do
teach ; and the selectmen having also been made acquainted that y*
Court expects their inspection, touching persons who live from under
family government or after a dissolute and disorderly manner, to y* dis
honor of God and corrupting of youth ; the selectmen, after personal
enquiry into all families and quarters, in and about this town, do
return this answer, that they find none such amongst them."
Who can estimate, how fkr we are indebted to the noble spirit
speaking in these tones of homeliness and simphcity, for the
inteUigence, the enterprise, the moral and rehgious spirit which
have since characterized this Commonwealth !
New roads, soon after this period, were probably opened in the
Plantation, as appears from the following extract from the County
Records.f " Oct. 7, 1684, Lt. Edward West, Obadiah Morse, Thomas Read,
Jonathan Whitney, Jon. Fay, and John Collar, are appointed a com
mittee to lay out highways leading from Sudbury, Sherborn, Marlbo
rough and Framingham, and the Falls upon Charles River, so as may
be most convenient for the accommodation of travellers from Town to
Town, both for man and beast."
As no retum is found upon the Record, what particular action
was had by the commission does not appear. The same Records
inform us, that Dec. 16 of the same year, John Eames recovered
of the town of Sherborn £5 in country pay, for kilhng 10 wolves.
1691. A great flood is noticed as having occurred in this re
gion on the 1st of March of this year, and the " greatest flood
* The number of rateable males in town," 59 ; and the pay of the minis-
Sudbury at this time was 62 ; the ter £80, a quarter part in money.
number of families " in and about the t iv. 131.

32 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
by several feet perpendicular, that ever was remembered by
Enghsh or Indians then surviving." *
1692. This year is memorable, as the date of the outbreak of
the celebrated Witchcraft delusion ; in the course of which, the
lives of many innocent persons were sacrificed to a " bhnd zeal
and superstitious creduhty." It is so far connected with our
present liistory, as having caused the emigration, soon after, to
this Plantation, from Salem viUage, now Danvers, of the families
of Clayes and Nurse, who, with their descendants, stUl remaming
in the town, have been useful and respected members of the
community. They settled about a mUe W. from the centre of
the Plantation, and the neighborhood has since been known by the
name of Salem End.
The melancholy delusion referred to, commenced in Egsex
County — the chief seat of its violence — Feb. 1691-2, in the
family of Mr. Parris, a muiister of Salem ViUage, and soon
spread into other parts of the Colony. It was communicated to
this country from England, where several years before had been
published Glanvil's Witch Stories, and the trials of the Suffolk
Witches, books which circulated in New England, and with the
added authority of so great a man as Sir Matthew Hale, who
countenanced the superstition, made a deep impression upon the
minds of the grave people who dwelt amidst the gloom of the
wUderness, and were harassed by continual privation and danger.
Among the numerous families who suffered from this infatuation,
were the two above named. March 1, 1692, Rebecca, wife of
Francis Nurse, and Sarah, wife of Peter Clayes, of Salem VUlage,
were committed with others to the prison m Boston, on the charge
of witchcraft. The fate of the former was smgularly unhappy.
At her trial the jury could not agree in a verdict, and on the
second retum to the Court had not found her guUty. Persisting,
however, in her refusal to answer certain questions, about an ex
pression she had used, her sUence was made constructive proof
of guilt, and she was accordingly condemned to death. She was
excommunicated July 3, from the old church of Salem and on the
19th of the same month was hung. Many testimonials were given of
her good character and domestic worth, without effect. The 31st of

I M. H. Coll. i.

FAMILIES ANNEXED TO StDBURY, ETC.. 33
the following month, the wife of Mr. Clayes was removed to the
Ipswich prison ; but the fury of the delusion abating, she escaped
with her hfe, having, as tradition says, been conveyed by night to
Frammgham. Mary Easty, a sister of Rebecca Nurse, (as was
Sarah Clayes), also AbigaU WiUiams, probably the sister or niece
of Mr. Clayes, appear to have been implicated, in the course of
events. It is painful to reflect, that this delusion was encouraged
by men of high distinction in the Colony, both in the church and
state. One of them (Judge Sewall) afterwards bewailed his
participation in it, and asked " pardon of God and man."
The gradual increase of settlers at Lanham and the E. part of
Framingham, on the borders of Sudbury, some of whom probably
attended public worship in that tovm, without bearing their due
portion of town charges, led the selectmen of that place, in 1691,
to apply to the General Court for rehef. The foUowing order
was accordingly passed.
" At an adjournment of the Gen. Court of their Maj. Colony of the
Mass. Bay, in Boston, March 8, 1691-2 :
" In answer to the petition of the selectmen of Sudbury, ordered :
that the outdwellers adjoining unto the said Town, comprehended
within the line beginning at Matth. Rice's, from thence to Cornet Wra.
Brown's, Corporal Henry Rice's, Thomas Drury 's, Tho. Walker, Jun.,
John How, and Samuel Winch's (not belonging to any other towne),
be annexed unto the Town of Sudbury, and continue to bear their part
of all duties, and partake of all priviledges there, as formerly, until
further order."
In pursuance of this order, which apphed (except perhaps
in the case of the first two), to inhabitants of the present town of
Framingham, we soon find traces of town action within the bor
ders of this to-\vn.
" In 1693, Daniel Stone and John Adams, were chosen fence view-
ers from Lanham, Daniel Stone's Mill to Sherborn bounds.
" Jan. 10, 1693-4. Voted and agreed &c., that Daniel Stone, Jr.,
Nath. Stono, Samuel Winch, John Adams, Corporal Bent, David
Stone, Mr. Henry Rice, David Rice, Thomas Drury, Thom. Walker,
John How, shall be rated to the highway according to former custom
and usage; and shall workout their rates about the making and main
taining of the bridge and Casway, at Dan. Stone's river, and at Co-
checheuai brook the bridge and casway there, in good repair, &c.
" Also voted and agreed, &c.. That Corporal Samuel Hoiv, Mr.
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84 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
ker, Tho. Read, Jun., Tho. Frost, Benj. Wight, John Sheers, shall be
rated to the highway rate as formerly, and shall workout their rates at
Lanham bridge and Casway, &c."
In Feb. 1698-4, among the schoolmistresses appomted by the
selectmen " for the younger sort of chUdren," (Samuel Wright
having been appomted to teach and instruct chUdren and youth
to read and write and cast accompts), we find " at the S. end of
the town, the wife of our brother Daniel Stone, and at Lanham,
the wife of brother Reade, Sen." and the selectmen " entreat the
persons above named to accept thereof."
The neighborhood above referred to, contiguous to the present
bounds of Wayland, was known soon after this period as the
" Sudbury Farms." The success of Sudbury in sharing the
dispersed inhabitants of this unappropriated region, inspired hopes
in another quarter.
Feb. 8, 1695. At a town meeting in Sherburne, relative to
an enlargement of their town bounds, by the addition of " land
joining to the ferm of Henry Rice, to make one township," em
bracing such " farmers as are wilhng to join our township," it was
proposed " to run a straight line from the S. corner of Henry
Rice's to the cartway, crossing Cochituate brook, near where
Course brook meets with Cochituate brook." The prqjected
imion, however, met with no successful issue.
The time had arrived when the Incorporation of the Plantation
began to be seriously meditated. Its territory was beconung set
tled 'm aU directions. It contained a population esthnated at near
200 souls. Great inconvenience was experienced from the want
of schools, and the remoteness of pubhc worship. The commu
nity possessed among their number men of enterprise and energy.
An mdividual had become a proprietor of lands in the Plantation,
who was destmed to act an unportant part in the future estabhsh
ment and admmistration of the town. As early as 1693, Joseph
Buckmmster, of Muddy River, now Brookhne, then about 27
years of age, a man who to a considerable estate, united great
resolution and ardor of character, was hi possession, jomtly with
Joseph White, of a tract of land, the commencement of the large
interest he afterwards acquired. Accordingly, in 1696 a peti
tion was formally preferred to the General Court, praying that
the inhabitants might be incorporated as a township. This first

SEVERE WINTER, DANFORTH'S SALE, ETC. 35
movement was for the time lost; the petition havmg been laid
over to the session of the foUowing year.
The winter of 1696 - 7 was remarkable fbr an extreme severi
ty, extending from the middle of November to the middle of
March. The Records of Sudbury notice it as " the terriblest
winter for continuance of frost and snow, and extremity of cold,
that ever was remembered." Much sickness and mortaUty arose
from the prevalence of coughs and colds. Other contemporane
ous accounts state, that at Boston, sleighs and loaded sleds passed
on the ice from Boston as far as Nantasket. What added to the
sufferings of the colonists, was the great scarcity of food, gram
never having been higher.
Before proceeding to give, in orderly detail, the proceedings
which issued in the estabhshment here of a township, it may
be proper to notice a transaction of some importance, viz. the
transfer of Mr. Danforth's control of the chief of his large estate
in the Plantation to Joseph Buckminster, which involves various
^particulars of interest, as connected with subsequent events. Mr.
Danforth had disposed of his lands to the tenants who had settled
upon them, by lease, for a long term of years.* He now conveys
almost the entire estate, in like manner, to Mr. Buckminster. The
original instrument bears date March 25, 1699, and is on record
among the Middlesex Deeds. After the usual introduction, we
extract the foUowing : —
" That whereas the said Thomas Danforth hath a tract or parcell of
land, and a part of those lands commonly called Framingham, lying
&c., in the wilderness, and is bounded by Sudbury on the northerly
side thereof, by Marlborough on the westerly side, and the easterly
Mde is bounded partly by land now occupied by Simon Melhns, John
Collar Sen. and the Whhneys', and southerly, by Sherborn line : also,
within said tract or parcell of land, is contained sundry parcells of land
and meadows, that are appropriated to sundry other persons and not to
the said T. D. : also within said tract of land is comprehended one neck
of land, bounded by Sudbury river, southerly, S. westerly, and S. east^
erly, and a small branch of said river northerly, running towards Marl
borough line, and said line is the westerly bounds thereof, which said
neck of land, (excepting only 600 part thereof to be laid out in — distinct

* The rents were paid for many surreptitiously destroyed. The late
years ; until, by some means unex- Mr. Ebenezer Eaton is said to have
plained, the tenants were able to re- been the last agent for collecting
sist the demand. Tradition states rents.
that the legal evidences had been

36 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
places and no more), the said T. D. reserveth to lye in common, for
the accommodation of those that do or shall occupy other, the said
lands of the said T. D., as for the tennants and farmers of him the
said Joseph Buckminster, in manner as he, the said T. D., shall here
after appoint and order, reserving also to Simon Melhns and John Col-
lar, and the farms by them occupied, all the meadows lying upon
Sudbury river, as far downward as the aforesaid branch of the said
river, and so much of the upland as shall be set out to them for the
accommodating the fencing of said meadows, and to the other farmers
of the said lands of the said T. D. conveniency for passage of their
cattle to the said neck of land, and an highway of 20 pole wide or
more, in manner and place as shall be requisite and meet, as said T.
D. shall appoint — also 600 acres of land to be laid out in one entire
place, and to bound southerly upon the path leading froni Dea. Stone's
to Marlborough ; also for the accommodation of the meeting house and
settlement of the minister, said T. D. reserveth 140 acres, and is laid
out in two or more places, as they, the above named T. D. and J. B.,
have ordered and appointed — all the remainder of the said tract of
land to him the said T. D. appertaining," &c.
Without specifying the bounds, he proceeds to lease the same
to the said Joseph Buckminster, for the term of 999 years, at a
rent of £22 per annum, current money ; and in default of money,
in good merchantable com, (not exceeding one-sixth part Indian
com or oats), butter, and well fatted beef or pork, (boars and
buUs excepted), at the current money price.
The reader wUl recognize in the reservations above noticed, the
origin of the Common lands, and of the grant for the support of
public worship ; which last we shaU have occasion to refer to, in
connection with the buUding of the second meeting house.
On the 5th of November succeeding the above act. Gov. Dan
forth departed this hfe, aged 77, after a long course of active
service to the colony, leaving honorable proof of his hberahty to
the Plantation, whose estabhshment he had so long superintended.*
The proceedmgs which ultimately resulted in the mcorporation
* In his will, bearing date Sept. 1, same having been previously con-
1699, he gave to the College "three veyed to his dr., Wid. Mary Phipps
tenements on lease to Benj. Whitny, The tract of 160 acres referred to
John Whitny and Isaac Bowen, situ- was the so called " Half Mile
ated at Framingham." He left also Square," which soon came into the
to his executors 600 acres at Fram- possession of George Walkup bv
ingham, on Doeskin hill, and 160 whom one half was conveved to Jo-
acres at the same place, " that John nas Eaton, in 1708. A part of the
Green should have bad." To Thos. tract is now owned by Deacon Jona
Foxcroft, he gave one quarter of Greenwood, and a lar^e part bv the
" Buckminster's lease," half of the heirs of the late Mr. John Eat

PETITIONS FOR A TOWNSHIP. 37
of this town, appear to have been protracted, and attended with
inconvenient embarrassment and delays. The petition which was
referred to the session of 1697, met with no success that year.
On a renewal of the petition the following year, the Court ap
pointed a committee to meet in the Plantation and give hearing to
aU persons concerned ; upon whose retum, a resolve, after due
dehberation, was passed by the House m favor of the incorpora
tion of the place, but was non-concurred in by the Council. At
the summer session petitions were renewed, praying the concur
rence of the Council. But the relations of many of the inhab
itants to Sudbury and Sherborn, threw embarrassment upon the
action of the Court, and caused further postponement. A re
monstrance (without date) was sent in by the Rev. Daniel
Gookin of Sherborn, setting forth the grounds of opposition to the
measure, and an additional remonstrance from inhabitants of that
town.* The occupants of the so called " Sudbury Farms," f
also threw in a petition adverse to their separation from Sudbury,
,on the ground of their peaceable connection with that town, where
they had been at much charge for the buUding of a meeting
house, and the maintenance of the ministry ; though their opposi
tion was subsequently withdrawn, and they were probably included
among those who prayed to be annexed to the town, after its in
corporation had been effected.
* The following is an abstract of Sherborn adds, that the land to be
Mr. Gookin's remonstrance : taken from that town, had been re-
l. The small number of families in ceived in exchange for lands on the
Sherborn, not exceeding " 3 score S.W. part of their town, now belong-
and four." ing to the Indians, and that so serious
II. That the proposed seceders a loss would "disenable" them for
" have had the privilege of taking up the settling of new inhabitants. They
lands in such parts of the town which urge moreover, that these inhabitants
they themselves have acknowledged (proposing to be annexed to Fram-
to belong to Sherborn." ingham), have already taken up in
III. That to accommodate them Sherborn " in way of dividend near
" the meeting house was, to the great 500 acres of land ;" and that if they
disadvantage and dissatisfaction of be taken, it will disenable them to
the first planters, placed at least a make good their engagement, for the
mile and an half nearer to those in- maintenance of their reverend min-
habitants that are now laboring to get ister.
away from us." t The following farmers united in
IV. That should these be suifered this petition, viz : John Bent, Daniel
to go, "there will forthwith be some Stone, Matthew Rice, John Loker,
other families of this town will at- Nathaniel Stone, John Adams, Elna-
terapt the same thing, and so in a than Ailing (Allen), Caleb Johnson,
short time Sherborn will be reduced Samuel Allen, Isaac Rice, Matthew
(as it were) to a mere nullity." Stone.
The petition of the inhabitants of
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88 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
In prosecution of their design, the inhabitants of the Plantation,
m 1698 or 9, had built a meetmg house for the accommodation of
the town. The particulars of this event are not given, and are
probably lost to us irrecoverably. AU that is known is, that it
was erected withm what is now the old burymg ground, its first
minister, at his decease, having been buried (according to an un
doubted tradition) beneath where the pulpit stood. The buUdmg
was not unmediately finished. In conformity too to an order of
the General Court, hi Oct. 1699, a survey of the proposed town
ship was completed by Jno. Gore, surveyor, which has fortunately
been preserved.
This survey, (the oldest we possess of the Plantation), bearing
the date above named, is on a scale of 200 rods to the inch. It
generaUy presents nearly the modern bounds of the town ; ex
cepting that it includes the farm of Mr. SavU Simpson, (now ui
Ashland), and contemplated the annexation of a tract of Natick
land, west of Cochituate Pond, which would have made the west
margin of the pond, in its whole extent, the E. bound of the town. .
This tract, however, (consistmg of over 1200 acres), was included
in dotted hues, and was not granted by the Court. The survey
also embraced, as did afterwards the township, two irregular
pieces of land, smce known as Fiddle Neck and the Leg. The
former, which derived its name from its figure, was a neck or goar
of land, beginning near Bigelow's paper mUl, where it was about
200 rods wide, and extending west a distance of near two and a
half mUes, the lines terminating at the westerly extremity in a
point. It bordered during its whole extent upon the river, which
formed its south bound, and the Boston and Worcester raU road
track runs through it longitudinaUy. This tract was subsequently
set off to Southborough. The Leg was a tract about 280 rods
long and 150 rods wide, in the form of an oblong square, extend
ing from the N. bound of Franungham at the extreme west, north
into Marlborough, and was set off to the last named town in 1789.
The above named survey possesses some uiterest, inmdicatmg the
then settled parts of the Plantation, which mcluded 33 houses
N.W. of the river, and 31 S.E., making an aggregate of 64
houses. It also designates the location of the meeting house then
buUt. On the S. bounds, as represented, considerable changes
were subsequently made at the incorporation of Hopkinton and

PETITIONS FOR A TOWNSHIP. 39
Holhston. The original survey is to be found among the State
files, and appears to have been referred to in the orders of the
General Court establishing the township.*
As an off-set to the objections raised by Sherbom, to the incor
poration of Framingham, the foUowing paper was presented to
the General Court ; which, as it contains details of interest, and
Ulustrates the character and motives of the actors at that period,
we give in exteftiso.
" To his Excellency, Richard, Earl of Bellemont, Capt. General and
Governor in Chief of his Maj. Province of the Mass. Bay in N. Eng
land, &c., and the Honored Court now assembled in Boston.
" We underwritten, do humbly petition, that agreeable to our former
petition to the Honored Court, (relating to a township), we may now
be heard in a few things.
" 1. Inasmuch as our former petition hath been so far considered by
the Honored Court, as that the lower house have seen good to grant
it, and your Honours have seen good to order us to procure a draft of
the place we petition for, drawn by a sworn Surveyor, we have faith
fully obeyed your orders herein.
" 2. In which Plot we have not knowingly taken in the lines or
bounds of any town, only according to our petition that if the Indians
were permitted to make sale of any of their lands, that then we might
have the refusal of those scrips of land that interfere upon us ; agreea
ble hereunto, we have run the line across some small bitts of Indian
land, which otherwise would have made the line very crooked, which
is now strait, which thing is plainly specified in the Plot, and the sur
veyor can inform your Honours therein ; and if so be that any town
shall charge us with running in upon their lines or bounds, we humbly
desire that your Honours would cause them to produce the plot of their
township, which will plainly evidence ihe contrary.
" 3. Inasmuch as that for a long time we have lain under a heavy
burden, as to our attendance on the Publick Worship of God, so that
for the most part our going to meeting to other places on the Sabbath,
is our hardest day's work in the week ; and by reason of these difficul
ties that attend us therein, we are forced to leave many at home, espe
cially our children, where to our grief, the Sabbath is loo much pro
faned ; and being desirous to sanctify the Sabbath as to the duty of rest
required, as far as we can with conveniency ; these motives moving us,
we have unanimously built a Meeting House, and have a minister
* In addition to the above, we pos- two miles at its largest width. In
sess a careful survey of the N. part 1832, an excellent plan of the town
of the town, taken in 1750 by R. was prepared on surveys by Col. Jo-
Hazzell, Esq., extending W. from the nas Clayes and Warren Nixon, Esq.,
" New Bridge " on Sudbury river to which was printed, and is now in
the house of the late Col. Trowbridge, general use.
and from the Sudbury line S. nearly

40 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
among us, and we now humbly petition to your Honours, to counte
nance our present proceedings.
" We contain in the plot we have taken above 350 souls, whereof not
above a quarter part, can constantly attend the worship of God in other
places, by reason of the length and badness of the ways ; and we could
have taken others in our plot that are out of the bounds of any town,
but we would not deprive others of that privilege we petition for.
Those families specified in the plot, are not in the bounds of any town;
and are, some four, some five, some six, some seven miles from any
other meeting ; and very few of them above two miles distant from
the meeting house, which we have l)uilt among ourselves.
" 4. And whereas some do say, Sherborn town cannot raise their
minister's salary without some of these families, which lie next to Sher
borne town ; we desire to inform your Honours that they never raised
their minister's salary by reason of us, and none of them can say but
that they are abundantly more able now without us, than they were at
first with us ; and now their meeting house is built, and their minister
settled among them, and they contain more than three score families.
" 5. And whereas some of Sherborne do say, that their meeting
house was [ilaced to accommodate some of these families, we desire to
inform the Honored Court, that Sherborne meeting house is placed
considerably nigher to the other side of their town bounds opposite
from us, than to that side next to us : and it stands as nigh as can be
thought in the center of those families which are in Sherborne town,
without respecting us who are out of their town. We had no hand in
settling of their town, and do hupbly petition that we may not be so
burthened to gratify their wills, when we are able to subsist by our
selves. We desire to inform the Honored Court, that we never had
any voice in petitioning for Sherborne township ; and to demonstrate
further that Sherborne meeting house was not moved a mile and a half
to accommodate any of us, as they say, their Pastor's house was erect
ed and his lot laid out, before their meeting house was erected, and
their Pastor goes now half^ mile to meeting" towards the other side of
the town, opposite from us ;,and if their meeting house had been a mile
and a half further, he- must have gone two miles, which is irrational to
cohclude, that he should go so far to meetino-.
" 6. When Sherborne was granted to be^a township, the Honored
Court obhged them to settle 20 new families among them ; and we
fear that the Honored Court takes us for some of those families It
was for their sakes, if any, that their minister is settled as he is, and
their meeting house placed as it is.
"7. And as for what privilege we have received from Sherborne,
we have paid at an excessive rate for it : seven years after the settle-
ment of the town we could have bought as much of the same land for
half the money that we gave for the settlement of their town and their
meeting house, and Pastors house : and as for what lands we have in
Sherborne, we are contented that they should do duties in Sherborne.
"8- We petition neither for silver nor gold, nor any such worldly
interest; but that we may have the worship of God upheld a ^
and our children ; for this, we humbly repair to his Right Hon°lford^

GRANT OF A TOWNSHIP. 41
ship and most Excellent Governor, under the shadow of whose wings
we rejoice that we may rest for patronage and protection, and all of
the Honored Court, now sitting, the Fathers of our Land ; to whom we
humbly petition to consider and do, for the enlargement of the King
dom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the good of our souls,
and the souls of our children, that they may not be like the heathen ;
and be pleased to grant us to be either a town or Congregation.
" Finally, if any of Sherborne or any other town, shall pretend any
thing to the Honored Court, which may lead to the hindrance of a
grant of our petition, (by reason of those many false informations
that have been carried into your Honored Court to deceive), we hum
bly petition that we may have admittance to speak for ourselves.
" Joseph Bcjckmaster,
" Peter Cloice,
" John Eams,
" John How,
'¦ Isaac Learned,
" Thomas Drury,
"In behalf, and by the consent of the rest."
The above petition was probably presented the following year,
and on the Sth of June, 1700, a hearing was granted to the inhabi
tants of Framingham, notice having been served upon Sherborne.
The foUowing act of the Court soon followed :
" At a Great and General Court or Assembly, for his Majesty's Prov.
of the Mass. Bay in N. England, begun and held at Boston, upon
Wednesday, the 29th of May, 1700,* in the 12th year of his Majesty's
Reign, being convened by his Majesty's writts :
" Upon a full hearing of the matters in difference between the town
of Sherborne and the inhabitants of the Plantation of Framingham, con
taining all that tract of land formerly granted to Tho. Danforth, Esq.,
next adjoyning to Sherborne upon the north and northerly :
" Ordered, That the said plantation called ''Framingham be from
henceforth a township, retaining the name of Framingham, and have
and enjoy all priviledges of a town according to law, saving unto Sher
borne all their rights of land granted by the General Couit to the first
inhabitants, and those since purchased by' exchange with the Indians
of Natick, or otherwise, and all the farms lying within the said town
ship, according to former grants of the General Court.
" Isaac Addington, Secretary."
July 4, 1700. A petition was sent to the General Court,
signed by Thomas Drury, David Rice, Thomas Walker, John Prat
and John How, hi behalf of the rest (several others of Fa; mes
* This date is in Old Style, and, conformably to the present style, would
fall on the lOth of June.
4*

42 FRAMLINGHAM PLANTATION.
adjacent to Sudbury), praying to be annexed to Franungham, as
signing that " the said town of Sudbury have for above a year
denied your Petitioners the hberty of voting and other town privi
leges, utterly disclaiming them as not belongmg to the said town,
though your Petitioners have contributed to the buUdmg the
Meeting-house and maintenance of the muiister, and have paid
several town rates and done many town duties." Whereupon, on
the foUowing day (July 5) it was " ordered, that the Petitioners
and other the farmes lying betwixt the Northerly end of Cochita-
wick Pond and the hne of Frammgham, be laid and annexed to
the town of Framingham ; and enjoy all immunities and privileges
with other the inhabitants in said town, and that they and their
estates be hable to bear a proportion of charge m the said town."
July 11, 1700. The " petition of Joseph Buckmaster and
John Towne, in behalf of the inhabitants of Framingham," was
presented to the Court, asking whether the purchased as weU as
granted lands of Thomas Danforth, were not meant and compre
hended in the order establishing the Township. The General
Court accordingly passed the following, viz :
" Resolved, That all the lands belonging to Tho. Danforth, Esq.,
as well by purchase as Court grant, at the time of settling the town of
Sherborne, in May, 1679, and excepted in the Court's confirmation of
the township of Sherborne, be and belong unto Framingham; and
that the inhabitants of the said town do convene and assemble at their
meeting house, on the first Tuesday in August next, and then and
there make choice of Selectmen and other town officers, to serve unfil
March next, at which time the law appoints the choice of town officers."
It may be proper to add in this place, that the foUowmg year,
June 5, 1701, the Selectmen of Framingham having asked to
have the hne run between Sudbury and Franungham, the General
Court " Ordered, That the line between Sudbury and the farmes annexed
to Framingham, as set forth in the Piatt, exhibited under the hand of
John Gore, bearing date, March 8, 1700-1, be and continue the bound-
ary hne between the said farmes and Sudbury forever, viz : from the
northerly end of CochiUwat pond to the bent of the river by Daniel
Stone's, and so as the Une goes to Framingham and Sudbury line."
By the above proceedmgs the long deferred hopes of the Plan
tation were at length consummated; though questions of boundary
were yet to be adjusted— the indefiniteness of the terms of the
town grant, leavmg unsettled the conflictmg claims of the new town
and Sherborne.

THE TOWW OF FEAMINGHAM.

FROM ITS incorporation IN 1700.

GENERAL MISCELLANY CONNECTED WITH THE CIVIL HISTORY OF
THE TOWN.
1700, August 5. The first Town Meeting was held, at which
the following oificers were chosen : Joseph Buckminster, David
Rice, Thomas Drury, Jeremiah Picke, Peter Clayse, Sen., John
Towne and Daniel Ston, Selectmen ; Thomas Drury, Town
Clerk ; Simon Millen and Thomas Frost, Constables ; John
How and Benjamin Bridges, Assessors ; Thomas Walker, Town
Treasurer ; Abial Lamb, Sen., Commissioner; John Prat, John
Haven, Peter Clayse, Jr. and Samuel Winch, Surveyors of
Highways.*

* The following year were chosen
also four 'I'ythingmon, four Fence
Viewers, four Swine Drivers and one
Grand Juryman. Other officers were
subsequently added, as Clerk of the
Market, Deer Rieves, (beginning
about 1739 and ending about 1795),
Sealer of Leather, Surveyor of Hemp
and Flax, &c. In 1740 was chosen
a weigher of bread, and in 1764 a
Surveyor of Wheat and Flour. The
Selectmen were chosen " to order the
providentials of the town." Two
constables were at first chosen for
the E. and W. sides of the river. To
this office was committed the collec
tion of rates, which was attended
with vexatious delays, sometimes to

the serious injury of the incumbent,
whose property might be distrained
in the event of delinquency in his
collections. In 1740, the penalty for
refusing the office was £5, and was
sometimes paid. In 1703, oaths were
administered indiscriminately to all
town officers, from the Selectman to
the Hog Constable. Town meetings
were generally warned by posting
notifications ; on extraordinary occa
sions, by notice " from house to
house." They were commonly held
in the meetinghouse; on one occa
sion, July 23, 1729, the inhabitants
adjourned to the " house of Mr. Mo-
quet," a noted publican. The town
were in early times convened to give

44

civil history.

1700, Aug. 21. Voted in Town Meeting, that Mr. Joseph
Buckmmster, Isaac Larned and John Heaven should be the men
to go and discourse with a lawyer about our aggrieved neighbours.*
Sept. 16, 1702. Manual labor was valued (in a rate) at 2s.
per day, and oxen work at 18d. per day, and a breakmg-up plow
at 18d. per day.
Oct. 28, 1703. A rate being made in part payable in " com
at market price," corn was reckoned at 2s. per bushel, and rye
at 3s.
April 5, 1704. John Eames, Sen. brought a woolf's head to

in their " invoice," and the Select
men generally acted as Assessors,
one of their number performing the
service. It may be worthy of note to add,
that on the Sudbury Records, the
" Selectmen ' were first so called an.
1650; previously to that time, the
designation used was, "to dispose of
town affairs." They were in some
towns called "Overseers" at a later
date. On the same Records, the title
of " Town Clerk " first appears about
1661; that officer having been before
chosen without title, "to attend and
write town orders, to make town
rates, &c." The deputy to the Gen
eral Court was first called " Repre
sentative," on the Framingham Rec
ords, an. 1703.
* "This vote had relation to difficul
ties with Sherborife, originating in
the order of the General Court, an.
1679, annexing certain farms contig
uous to the bounds of Sherborne, to
that town. In conformity with that
order, seven families within the pres
ent limits of Framingham, became
incorporated with that town. Wheth
er this arrangement was intended to
be permanent or otherwise, the
bounds of Sherborne appear not to
have been defined ; and as new set
tlers came upon the lands of the in
dividuals annexed, and formed no
connexion with Sherburne, the terri
torial rights of the latter became in
volved and uncertain. At the incor
poration of Framingham, 17 famihes
living on what was termed " Sher
borne Row," some holding leases
from Mr. Danforth, were embraced

in the " disputed territory.'" As the
rights of Sherborne were reserved in
the grant of this township, the ques
tion of jurisdiction naturally arose.
The nonpayment of rates to Sher
borne, led to civil actions, in which
this town were disposed to aid their
" wronged neighbors." In 1701, Mr.
Stephen Francis of Medford, Mr. Jo
siah Converse of Woburn, and Lt.
John Ware of Wrentham, were ap
pointed by the Court to go upon the
place and settle the line. Their ac
tion was satisfactory to Framingham,
but failed of a peaceful adjustment of
the matter in dispute. The question
remained open from year to year,
causing much confusion and uneasi
ness, until the winter of 1708-9;
when the affair was amicably adjust
ed by the annexation of the 17 fami
lies to Framingham, and a grant to
Sherborne of 4,000 acres of land W.
of Mendon, as an equivalent for their
loss. "June 16, 1709, It appearing by
the return of the Representatives of
Sherborne and Framingham, and the
votes of the said towns, that the late
orders of the General Assembly for
their settlement are agreeable to
them ; Ordered, therefore, that tho
line between the towns be forthwith
run ; and that the 17 families late in
controversy be included within Fram
mgham hne, and be accounted part
of that town for ever; and that Sher
borne have the 4,000 acres confirmed
to them, upon their offering the nlatt
IL^CoT:''" ''/}''' f--er o^/er of
this Court." Col. Rec.

GENERAL MISCELLANY.

45

Thomas Drury, a Selectman, and John Prat, Constable, to be
dealt with as the law directs.
May 14, 1716. Voted that Caleb Bridges should have Is. for
mending the stocks, and Lt. Drury Is. for a plank to do the same.
Dec. 2, 1717. Voted that Ensign Benjamin Bridges be joined
with the Selectmen or some one of them to undertake in the mat
ter of defence of our town respecting Margarite Sergeant, ahas
Margarite AUin, whom the town of Weston are endeavormg to
impose upon our town of Framingham.*
Oct. 3, 1721. At a meeting of the inhabitants " to choose
suitable persons to receive out of the Provmce Treasury the
town's quota of bUls " of credit, voted that the town wUl take the
sum of money aUotted to them by the General Court for the use
of the town.
Voted that Col. Buckminster, Lieut. Isaac Clark and Lieut.
Drury be the men to receive this money for the town out of the
Treasury. Oct. 10th. Ens. John Death, Nath'l Eamms, Thomas Pratt,
Thomas Gleason and Isaac Gleason, entered their dissent against
the tovm's receiving the said biUs.f
Feb. 9, 1730-1. A formulary of a petition relating to Cam-

* This case involved the two towns
in a long and expensive litigation.
The result appears to have been fa
vorable to Framingham. " Feb. 16,
1718-9; The Selectmen do agree,
that John Gleason or Thomas Drury
shall go to the clerk of the Superior
Court for an execution, whereby Mar-
gratt Allen, commonly called Pegge,
may be removed from the town of
Framingham to the town of Weston,
where she properly belongs." The
laws regulating habitancy at this pe
riod caused much inconvenience in
towns, to the poor and the stranger
within their gates. Instances often
occur on the Records of this town, as
of others, wherein individuals and
families were in due form " warned
out of town," and some of forcible
removal, lest they should become a
public charge.
t The following Nov., the town
voted to let out the bills upon good
personal security, not under six per

cent., and in sums not exceeding
£10, nor less than £5. July 16, 1728,
Edward Goddard, Thos. Stone and
Peter Clayes were chosen Trustees,
to receive and let out the town's
share of a further emission by the
General Court of £60,000. The
amount of the first mentioned emis
sion was £50,000. By reason of the
war expenses of the colony, and the
depreciation of former bills of credit,
money had become scarce. A con
troversy arose between the friends of
a public and private bank, which re
sulted in favor of the former. The
bills were to be loaned at 5 per cent.
to the towns, and 1-5 part of the
principal was to be paid annually.
The evils of an irredeemable paper
currency followed to such a degree,
that an act of Parliament was passed
for restraining the colonies in this
particular. Hutch. II. 208 ; Holmes'
Annals, sub an. 1748.

46 CIVIL HISTORY.
bridge great bridge over Charies river, was read to the town m
the meeting, and voted m the affirmative, as being the^ town's
mind that it would be of pubhc benefit that the said bridge be
cashiered. Aug. 9, 1733. At a town meetmg m part " to consider the
petition for a new county now lodged m the General Court, the
town of Frammgham bemg one of the towns named therehi, to
jom with several other towns of SufibUi and Middlesex m said new
county," the town " voted not to join with the petitioners, but
four persons appearing in the affirmative.
Nov. 26, 1739. Voted that Mr. Henry Emmes and Capt.
Thomas Buckminster be a committee to take care for the preser
vation of the deer.
1740. About this time the Selectmen sent in a remonstrance
against a petition before the General Court, from certain inhabi
tants of Frammgham, " together with divers others belonging to
Marlborough, Sudbury and Stow," praying to be made a town
ship, with a tract four nules square.*
Jan. 8, 1741-2. The inhabitants of Framingham obtained a
grant of a tract of land " of the contents of six mUes square, lying
N. of the Indian Town, so caUed, on Housatonic river, or as near
there as the land wiU aUow."t
* State Files. Morse and Mr. Thomas Sawin, be a
t Various ineffectual attempts had committee to go upon the place &o.
been previously made by the inhabi- and report. The petitioners failed in
tants in their corporate capacity, to their prayer. June 24, 1714, Frara-
obtain grants of land from the Gen- ingham " petitioned for a tract
eral Court. They were probably in- bounded by Marlborough, Sutton,
duced to take this step, by the fact, Mendon and Framingham;" and a
that their township had been granted com. was ordered upon the same, but
to an individual, and not, as in other without success. (Col. Rec. ix.405.)
towns, to the company of settlers. At the same time Col. Joseph Buck-
The earliest movement was made minster obtained from the Court con-
Feb. 26, 1701-2, soon after the town's firmation of "300 acres of land,"
incorporation, to obtain permission " lying between the towns of Fram-
for the purchase of about 1000 acres ingham and Mendon, upon a grant
W. of Cochituate pond, from the Na- made to Mr. Thomas Mayhew, an.
tick Indians ; some of the meadows 1643, and purchased by the petition-
therein having been " let out to sun- er" from his heirs. Nov. 21 1715
dry of our inhabitants (by the Indians Maj. J. Buckminster secured a' srant
of Natick), about 25 years." (State of 2,000 acres, which he offered to
Files.) The House granted the prayer, the town, in case the grant could be
but it was negatived by the Council. obtained for them ; in which event he
A similar petition was presented would " move his grant to arother
June, 1713. The Court ordered that place." The land probablv lav " ad-
Capt. Daniel Fisher, Capt. Joseph joining to Meganka." It does not

GENERAL MISCELLANY. 47
The resolve granting a township called New Framingham, des
cribed above, was passed Jan. 8, 1741-2, as follows : *
" Jan. 8, 1741. On the petition of the inhabitants of the town of
Framingham, read and ordered, that the petition be received, and the
prayer therof granted ; and that the petitioners be allowed and impow-
ered, by a Surveyor and Chainmen on oath, to survey and lay out a
township of the contents of six miles square, adjoining on the N., on
the Indian town, so called, lying on Housetonnock river, or as near
that place as the land will allow, not interfering on any former grants ;
and that they return a plat thereof to this Court within 12 months for
confirmation ; and for the more effectual bringing forward the settlement
of the said new town, Ordered, that there be 79 equal shares, the
home lotts to be laid out in a suitable and defensible manner, one of
said shares to be for the first settled minister, and one for the school ;
that there be 60 families settled on 60 of the other shares or house
lotts, in three years from the confirmation of the plan ; who shall each
have an house built thereon of 18 feet square, at the least, and seven
feet stud, and six acres of land, part thereof ploughed or brought to
English grass, and fenced, and build and finish a convenient meeting
house for the publick worship of God, and settle a learned orthodox
minister ; that said 60 settlers give bond to the Treasurer of this Pro
vince, in the sum of ,£25, for complying with the terms of the grant.
And if any of said settlers fail of performing the conditions of settle
ment aforesaid, then his or their right, share dr interest in said town to
revert to and be at the disposition of the Province ; and the Province
Treasurer shaU immediately sue out their ,bonds.
" Nov. 19, 1742, a plan was reported and accepted, and the lands
were confirmed to Caleb Bridges and others."+
appear that their petition prevailed. Nurse, in 1743. Peter Gallop was a
Aug. 15, 1721, the town's Bepresen- proprietor, as were also James Bout-
tative was instructed to present a pe- well, Samuel Jackson, and Caleb
tition, " when he sees fit," for a grant Bridges. John Butler was "one of
of country land for the town. The the ten, who, by vote of the Society,
town desired a grant within the lim- were admitted with them, a proprie-
its of Hopkinton. The trustees of tor or grantee &c." At fi meeting
the Hopkins fund having secured of the proprietors, Oct. 19, 1742, it
that tract, a committee was appoint- was voted to call the town Richfield,
ed to solicit the influence of the until the legislature should give it a
trustees in favor of a grant for the name. It was afterwards called New
town elsewhere. Nov. 18, 1729, the Framingham; and later, by its pres-
town renewed their petition, and a ent name of Lanesborough. The
tract was surveyed the following settlement was commenced about
year, the location not indicated. 1754 or 1755 by Capt. Sam'l Martin,
These successive applications result- a Mr. Brewer, and Mr. Steales, who
ed in no advantage to the inhabitants "were driven^away by a party of In-
at large. dians, in the second French war.
* See Col. Bee. sub an. Capt. Martin was the only one who
t The names of all the grantees of returned. Among the earliest settlers
this tract do not appear. Hezekiah after those above named, were Nathl.
Rice owned lots Nos. 11 and 12. Williams, Samuel Tyrrell; John,
Matthias Bent sold his share to John Ephraim, Elijah and Miles Powell,

48

CIVIL HISTORY.

1743. A bounty was and had been previously paid for taking
birds and squirrels.*
April 18, 1749. A notification, signed by Joseph Richardson,
appeared in the Boston Gazette, addressed to aU who " usuaUy
met at the house of Mr. Francis Moquet, m Framingham, on the
aifair of a petition on the Canada Expedition in the year 1690,"
wammg them of a further meeting, at Sudbury, in June.f
Sept. 23, 1754. After a large debate by the town on that
part of an Excise BiU which relates to the private consumption of
wines and spirits distUled, a fuU vote passed that they apprehend
it to be reasonable and for the interest of the Province, that the
charges of the government should be defrayed in part by an ex
cise on wine and spirits distilled ; and that this excise ought to be
so extended as that all persons (save those who are exempted in
said bUl), should be obliged to pay excise for the wine and dis
tilled spirits which they consume.
May 23, 1757. Voted that a number of the inhabitants be

(brothers) ; Lt. Andrew Squier, Jas.
Loomis and Ambrose Hall ; these set
tled as early as 1759. William Brad
ley, James Goodrich, Thaddeus Cur
tis, Ebenezer Squier, Benjamin and
Joseph t'arnum, came in soon after.
The only name indicating a possible
origin from Framingham, is Brewer.
Some of the names suggest a conjec
tural origin from Marlborough or
Sudbury. The greater part of the
settlers were from Connecticut. The
town was incorporated June 20, 1765,
and then included a large part of the
present town of Cheshire. In March
1764, a church consisting of eight
members was organized, over which
was ordained, Ap. 17, 1764, the Rev.
Daniel Collins, Yale Coll. 1760, who
continued his ministry until his death.
He d. Aug. 26, 1822, in the 84th year
of his age. Besides the Congrega
tional church, there is now a Baptist,
and an Episcopal church. The last
is at present the largest. It is well
endowed with a fund of about $6000,
a Glebe and a Parsonage house. The
Rev. Samuel B. Shaw, B. Un. 1819,
has been Rector of this church near
16 years. To his friendly attentions
the author is indebted for much of
the information here given. The
town of Lanesborough possesses val

uable resources in its beds of iron ore
and extensive quarries of excellent
marble. Its population in 1840, was
1,090. * The policy of sanctioning by
public rewards, the destruction of
these animals, was very early intro
duced into our towns, and has been
continued until quite recently. In
March 1798, the bounty for killing
crows in April, May, or June, was 25
cts. for old and J 2 1-2 cts. for young
crows. In April it was reduced to
three cents on crows, and a half cent
on redwing black birds. The year
following, the town voted " that each
man kill his own black birds, and
pay himself." In 1804, one cent each
was paid for chirping squirrels, and
the bounty on crows was continued
for several years subsequent.
t The meeting above referred to,
was probably held for the recovery
of an indemnity for services render
ed in that expedition. It may be
worthy of notice, to add, that about
the year 1752, several of the inhab
itants of Framingham were among
the proprietors of land in KennebeS
No. 4. Whether the land was ac
quired by grant or by purchase, does
not appear. '

GENERAL MISCELLANY. 49
taken from the N. Constable's ward and added to the S.W. Con
stable's ward, viz : Timothy Stearns, Thomas Temple's old place,
Widow WiUson, Upham's place, Mr. Brown, John Permenter,
Amos Permenter and his sons, John Darling, Amos Darling, Bar
ret and Robinson.
May 23, 1757. Voted that the Widow Gleason's effects that
she left when she died, be divided among those neighbours that
have been kind to her, in contributing for her support.
1760. Voted that Capt. Isaac Clark shall not be rated this
year. Dec. 29, 1760. Capt. Josiah Stone gave Maj. John Farrar,
Town Treasurer, a note of hand of .£6.4s., on demand, for the
town's use ; and also Mr. Benoni Pratt a note for £1.18.7, for
said town's use.
March 6, 1769. Voted that the Town Clerk, for the future,
shaU enter in the town book all the persons that shall, come to
dweU in this town ; viz., their names, last place of settlement, or,
if not known, the last place of abode, and the time when they
came into town.
1771. The vote was tried whether the town did approve of
the practice of shooting fowls, and it passed in the negative.
1772. Voted that Jesse Eames, CoUector, be hereby directed
not to distrain those persons that occupy CoUege land, for their
Province tax raised on those lands, tiU further orders from the
town. June 22, 1778. Committees of the towns of Framingham and
Westborough met, " to complete an amicable settlement of the
lines " between said towns.
1794. The price of wood for the minister was estimated at 98.
per cord.
1796. A town law was passed, " forbidding cattle to go at
large from April 1 to Nov. 15 ; the owner to forfeit for each day's
offence, 25 cents per head."
1799. A dog tax was imposed, but was afterwards refunded.
Nov. 7, 1814. Voted that the laws made for the due observa
tion of the Lord's day, be carried into effect.
1825. The Selectmen were authorized, at discretion, to place
durable bounds on the hnes between Framingham and the adjoin-
uig towns. 5

50 CIVIL HISTORY.
1830. The town granted $75 " to pay for a survey of the
town, and procuring a map of the same."
The town chose a committee " to secure a location of the Insane
Hospital here," and authorized them to offer $500 for a site.
1831. The town granted $25 for ringmg one of the church
beUs at 12 M. and 9 P.M.
The town voted upon a proposed amendment of the constitution
relating to the commencement of the pohtical year — yeas 10,
nays 33.
1833. Voted to build a town haU. The committee appomted
to report upon the subject, proposed the erection of a house 40
feet by 68, with a colonnade at the E. and W. ends, at an esti
mated cost of $4,200.
1834. Voted, that ui the opinion of the inhabitants of the
town, the public convenience does not require that any Ucense be
given for the sale of ardent spirits.
BRIDGES.
May 22, 1701. Voted, that the inhabitants wUl make a foot
bridge upon the E. side of the river, from the great bridge that
leads out to the meeting house, as far as is convenient and
needful to be made.
May 12, 1712. Voted, that there be a cart bridge over Sud
bury river, where the way is laid out from Simon MeUen's unto
our pubhc meeting house, near the now dwelhng house of Ebene
zer Singletary.
May 18, 1713. Voted, that there be a foot bridge built from
the cart bridge already buUt over Sudbury river, by our pubhc
meeting house, over the mtervale or lowland unto the upland.
March 17, 1718. Voted a grant to John How, for answering
the town's presentment for our great bridge, by the meeting
house. 1723. Voted, that the old bridge by Mr. Simpson's be re
paired. 1729. A bridge was buUt between Hopkinton and Framing
ham. Dec. 24, 1735. The smaU bridges and causeways on the W.
side of the land of John Drury, were laid out as a part of the

BRIDGES. — HIGHWAYS. 51
pubhc highway ; the sluice next to said Drury' s dweUing house to
be kept open and in good repair by him.
May 21, 1739. Ezekiel Rice received a grant of .£3.2.6, for
timber for the great bridge.
March 1, 1741-2. Granted £40 old tenor, to build a bridge
where the old bridge is, near where the old meeting house stood.
March 7, 1742-3. Put to vote, whether the town wUl grant
money to buUd the bridge caUed CoUer's Bridge, and the bridge
caUed Singletary's Bridge, both anew ; and it passed in the
negative. Oct. 12, 1747. Voted to repau- the causeway belongmg to
the bridge by Dea. Daniel Stone's, and that said causeway be 15
feet wide ; also voted, that the causeway on the N. side of said
bridge be raised level with the top of said bridge, as it now
stands. March, 1794. Voted to have a row of posts erected from the
bridge the upper side of the causeway, to Mr. Eli BuUard's bark
house ; and a foot bridge made convenient to pass with a hand
pole. TOWN HIGHWAYS LAID OUT.
AprU, 1701. From the meeting house as the road goes by
Mr. John Swift's ; and so on the S. side of John Town's door by
his house ; and so over the new bridge over Stony brook ; and so
over the plain to the comer of Benj. Nurse's land ; thence over
a httle spruce swamp, S. side of it, to Peter Cloyce, Sen. ; and
so up to John Nurse's, &c. ; and the highway runs from James
Tra'ns' to Caleb Bridge's door ; and so to the common.
Jan. 1702 - 3. Beginning at the house of John Whitney, and
foUowing the occupied way to N.W. comer of John Haven's field,
S. of his house ; thence N. as the way is to stones W. of Si
mon Mehn's house ; thence N. to the river, S. of John Town's
house, and to the way laid from the house of Peter Cloyce, Sen.
1706. About this time, Joseph Buckminster- was aUowed to
make and mauitain a highway from his house to the meeting
house ; and m consideration thereof, to be exempt from labor on
the highways elsewhere, seven years.
March 15, 1706. Beginnhig by the bridge by John Town's,

52 CIVIL HISTORY.
running W. below the hiU, to Elnathan Palmer's house on the S.
side of the river ; there over the river to Phihp Pratt's land ;
thence between the lands of Philip Pratt and Simon Mellen, to a
highway formerly laid out ; said way to be two rods wide.
March 8, 1707 - 8. Return of a highway, from the meeting
house bridge to the highway from Sudbury to Sherbom, to run
straight from the bridge to a hoUow, commonly gone up and down
in by the people when it is miry and dirty, riding the way usual
ly occupied over the Thorngutter ; so N. side of the httie Cran
berry place and over the Thorngutter, to Pratt's plain ; thence on
the edge of the plain by Sucker (Succo) pond, and close to the
corner of John Pratt's field, to the way leading from Sudbury to
Sherborn. AprU, 1708. On petition of Geo. Walkup and Jonas Eaton,
laid out a way through the land of John Winch ; 2d, through
land of John and Joseph Gibbs ; 3d, through land of Samuel
Winch, as the way now is ; 4th, through land of Nathl. Stone ;
Sth, through lands of Jeremiah Pike, Sen., to run by the line of
Abraham Belknap's land, till it meets the way from J. Pike's
house to the meeting house.
March 14, 1708 - 9. A highway returned, beginning at land
of John How, so running through land of Thomas Walker, and
after passing the fences, to be two rods wide down the brook ;
one part of said way to be laid upon the lands of Dea. David
Rice, and the other part on lands of John Bent ; and to run over
the foot bridge now standing, and so through land of Thomas and
Caleb Drury, to the land of Caleb Johnson, Sen.
April 11, 1709. Retum of highway from Benjamin BaU's to
the common, — from said Ball's house across the plain, by the W.
end of James Cloyce's field ; so over the plain to a brook ; and
over the brook between lands of John Provender, Sen. and Philip
Pratt, tiU it comes to Nathaniel Pratt's ; and so through his land
and John Provender's, till it comes to the common.
July 15, 1709. Retum of highway, from Mr. Simptson's farm,
into the highway that leads to our meeting house, — beginning at
the river, at the S. corner of the land bought by said Simptson
of Capt. Joseph Buckminster ; so E. into a way formerly occu
pied ; so near the river, tUl it comes to the upper end of James

TOWN HIGHWAYS. 53
Coller's meadow ; there to cross the river, and run, as the way lies,
to the highway from the Havens to our meeting house.
Jan. 10, 1709-10. Return of a way for Amos Waite to
meeting — beginning at a path N. of said Waite's house, ran-
ning W. side of a hUl unto Samuel How's land ; and from thence
a strait hne W. side of said How's land, to a heap of stones near
the old road from Samuel How to Marlborough.
Return of highway from John Sheres to the meeting house, —
beginning at said Shores' land ; thence to land of Jonathan Lamb
and Joseph Wetherbee, as the way now is, and between their
lands, and so as the path now is to Ab. Belknap's and Jeremiah
Pike's land ; and between their lands to Jeremiah Pike's shop ;
and so as the way now is, to the way from Samuel Winch's to the
meeting house.
March 6, 1709-10. John Jaques doth give unto the Sher
bom Row an highway through his land ; — beginning at the most
northerly corner of Zech. Padelford's field ; thence to S. corner
of Isaac Lemed's meadow ; so to continue on the E. side of his
land next the meadow, until it comes to the Stone's dam ; and so
on to the highway from Pratt's plain to the bridge, near the
meeting house.
May 27, 1713. Retum of highways, for the accommodation of
the 17 famUies taken oif from Sherborn and others, for their con
venience to go to meeting, null and market. — Beginning at a
walnut tree, on the way leading from the Mellens' to the S. side
of the great meadow ; so by the way as now is, and marked trees,
to Richard Haven's house ; thence as the way is, to land of John
Adams ; so N.W. of marked trees, to run as the old way did
he, unto Daniel Stone's miU, — the way to be two rods except
where obstructed ; — also a way to turn off the bridge by John
Adams' house, and to run as it now is to the way that comes from
the Rice's end ; — also a highway turning out of the highway by
John Gleason's house, and to run down by his bam, till it comes
to a white oak, standing on the S. side of a slew.
April 23, 1719. Retum of a highway, from Samuel Lamb's
land to John Singleterry's ditch, said ditch being the N.E. bounds
of said way, tiU it comes to Jonathan Rugg's land ; then through
his land, as the way now is, to a marked tree ; then between the
land of said Rugg and the land of Jonathan Bruer, as far as their
5*

54 CIVIL HISTORY.
lands join ; then N. of said Bruer's land to his N.E. corner ; then
to an oak on a ledge of rocks, S. side of the road ; thence to a
stake and stones by the side of Caleb Bridge's fence.
Feb. 26, 1721-2. Return of highway, beginning at a high
way from Samuel Lamb's to the meeting house ; thence S. on the
E. side of Eben. Harrington's line, to a marked tree, the bound
between said Harrington's and John Drury's land; thence to
land now or formerly of Ens. Rice, now in possession of his son,
Abraham Rice ; thence by marked trees, to the common or un
improved lands S. of said Rice's land.
1722. Messrs. Samuel and Nathaniel Eames having made
proposals relating to Beaver Dam bridge, — Voted, that a town
highway shaU lie and be, as now occupied, to Beaver Dam bridge,
and so through to Sherborn line ; and that the bridge be contin
ued where it now is.
Nov. 4, 1723. A town road laid out to Lt. How's, — begin
ning at the road from Lamb's to the meeting house, which road
heth W. side of a marked oak, standing by said road near the
turn of Mr. Swift's fence, which is E. from BaU's bridge, so
called ; which road is laid two rods wide, till it comes into the road
from our meeting house to Marlborough, which road runs upon
Benjamin Ball's land.
1724, Return of highway, from the country road leading from
Sudbury to Marlborough, to a highway from John Shears to the
meeting house, laid out as follows, viz. — between lands of Thom
son Woods and John Parmenter, to lands wholly of said Parmen
ter ; then successively through the latter. Col. Buckminster's
land, Thompson Wood's, Robert Jenneson's, Nath. Wilson's,
Jona. Jackson's, Stearns', and Joshua Eaton's land, where it
meets the other town way abovesaid.
Feb. 4. 1724-5. Return of highway on both sides of Beaver
Dam, viz. — beginning at a tree, marked with the letter W, upon
the Sherborn hne, E. of said tree ; then to a heap of stones, the
bounds of Ohver Death ; thence making a bow into Corporal
Eames' land ; thence (stiU bowing), to a stake at the foot of the
bridge ; thence a straight hne to another W tree near Beaver
Dam bridge, which is the tree where Sherbom men began to lay
out the way more than 20 years ago, (as Ens. Death informed

TOWN HIGHWAYS. 65
us) ; thence two rods E. ; thence by various marked trees to a
black oak marked W, by a tovm highway formerly laid out.
April 26, 1731. Laid out a highway from Mr. James Cloyes'
house to Southborough Ihie, as far as the lane now goes ; thence
by marked trees to John Nurse's land ; and so N. of his orchyard
to the N. side of his N.W. corner ; thence as the road now is,
to Southborough line.
Nov. 27, 1732. A highway retum, beginning at Mr. John
Pierce's house ; so running E. over Cochitawic brook, as the road
now is, to the N.W. corner of Mr. Steven Jennings' cornfield ;
so over the same to a tree, the bound between Mr. Tho. Kendal
and said Jennings ; so E. on said K.'s land between said K.
and said Jennings, tUl it comes to Jennings' E. corner mark;
thence to the road from Rice's end to Sherborn line. Also, a
highway irom the house of Mr. Eben. Stone, N.E., as the way is
used, to the land of Mr. Tho. KendaU ; so through said K.'s land
to Steven Jennings' comer mark, — said mark standing on the
Indian Graves (so called) ; thence to Sudbury line as the way is
now used.
March 18, 1733 — 4. A highway from Jona. Jackson, through
Time. Steams' land, to Mr. Joseph Maynard's (as it is now occu
pied), was accepted by the town.
1735. Return of highway, beginning at Southborough high
way, near the house of Daniel Mixer ; so down, as the way is, to
Ichabod Hemenway, Jun's. house ; thence S. side of Jona.
Morse's house, to a small pine N. side of the old path in the low
land, about 30 rods from said Morse's ; thence to Col. Buckmin
ster's dam ; and thence, as the way is used, over the other dam ;
thence to the comer of the fence between Edward Wright and
Serg. Treadway ; thence S. to an oak in said Wright's field ;
thence to the line between Col. Buckminster and said Wright ;
thence, as the line runs, to the path from the said Wright's to the
meeting house ; thence, as the way is, to the road from Mr.
Tredway's to the meeting house.
Feb. 2, 1735-6. Retum of a highway from Benj. Ball's
corner, over the land of Jona. Maynard, to an oak near the
brook ; thence near the N.W. corner of Benj. Tredway's bam ;
so over said T.'s land, to a pine on the N. part of the hUl ; thence
over Col. Buckminster's land, to near the crotch of Mr. Tredway's

66 CIVIL HISTORY.
land ; and so on the Ime between Mr. T. and WiUiam Pike, to
the meeting house land.
7 March, 1736 - 7. The highway from the old meeting house
place to WUham Pike's, is discontinued, so far as it goes over
Col. Buckminster's and Mr. Treadway's land ; and laid out from
the house of Francis Moquet, by the end of Bear HUl, to the
meeting house.
March 24, 1737. Retum of alteration of the highway from
the old meeting house to Rice's end, near to Sucker (Succo)
pond ; — the alteration to begin at the comer of Ezekiel Rice's
fence near Sucker brook, and the way to run over said brook, to a
stake and stones on the brow of the hUl ; thence E., by marked
trees, to the way formerly laid out.
July 15, 1737. Retum of a highway from Southborough to
Sudbury; viz. — beginning at Southborough line, on land of Mr.
Isaac Gleason ; through his land as the way is, said G.'s fence to
be the S. bound ; thence through Mr. Eben. Frizzell's land as the
way is, said F.'s fence to be the S. bound ; thence through Mr.
Timo. Stearns' land, as the way is, to the way from Lt. WiUson's
to the meeting house, — said Steams' N. fence to be the S.
bound ; — thence in said way to the foot of the hUl near the N.W.
corner of Lt. Winchester's fence ; thence through said W.'s land,
as the way is, to Capt. Clark's N. comer; thence between lands
of Capt. Clark and the widow Frost, to the N. side of Jona.
Clarke's frame ; thence to the crotch of the paths leading, one to
Stone's mUls, the other to the new bridge ; thence along Stone's
path, near the comer of Ebenezer Pike's new broke up land;
thence N. over to said new bridge path ; thence as the way is, to
said new bridge.
Nov. 14, 1737. Retum of highway, viz. — from near Amos
Gates' house, through his land to Isaac Clark's gate; through
said Clark's land, as the path is now trod, to land of Cornet
Matthias Clark ; thence to the road from Marlborough to Stone's
mUls. Dec. 26. 1737. Return of a way from Singletary's bridge,
through Jona. Maynard's land to the bridge near Benj. Tred
way's, — beginning at said Maynard's fence, at the E. end of
said bridge, by marked trees to the Salem end road.

TOWN HIGHWAYS. 57
May 12, 1738. Retum of a way from the house of Matthias
Bent, to the road about 20 rods E. of Dea. Adams' house, — be-
guining at said Bent's house, running by marked trees along by
the S. side of Dea. Adams' orchard ; and so to the old road lead
ing from Mr. Thomas Stone's to Mr. Moquet's.
Retum of a road, beginning at Jonathan Rugg's N.W. cor
ner; thence N.W., by marks, to a stake and stones on South
borough line.
Alteration" of the road from Rev. Mr. Swift's new house, to the
old meeting house bridge.
March 5, 1743 - 4. The town accepted the following way ; —
begmning at Singletary's bridge ; thence, as the way is, to near
Mr. Richard MeUen's ; thence W. side of a stone wall, into the
way leading by Daniel MeUen's barn ; thence, as the way is, by
Joseph Haven's to the road leading from CoUer's bridge ; thence
by W. end of Elkanah Haven's house ; thence, as the way is, to
Mr. Nathan Haven's stone wall ; thence by said waU, uito the
road formerly laid out by said Nathan Haven.
March 5, 1743-4. Accepted an alteration of the road by
Mr. John Parmenter's house to the country road, — by various
marks, over the brook below the saw mUl ; thence to the country
road, within Eben. Hager's land.
May 8, 1744. Alteration of a highway, — turning out of the
old road at the comer of Mr. Jona. Morse's fence, S. of his
bam ; thence N.E. into the old road ; thence, as the old road is
now trodden, to the Colonel's dams.
Alteration of a highway, — turning out of the old road, near
the lane coming from Lt. Rice's door ; running a little W. of the
old road ; coming into it again on a hUl near Mr. Moquet's fence.
March 3, 1745 - 6. Record of a highway, — beginning at
the end of the lane from Jona. Morse, to the highway from BaU's
bridge to the meeting house ; E. from Mr. Benj. Ball's fence, —
said fence to be the W. bounds of said road ; — thence, as now
used, to James Clayes' house ; and also from the house of Mr.
Caleb Bridges, tiU it comes into the aforesaid highway to the
meeting house.
Oct. 12, 1747. Alteration of the road by the Rev. Mr.
Bridges' house.

58 CIVIL HISTORY.
March 7, 1747-8. Alteration of a road (probably at the
N.W. comer of the town) — beginning near the road now occu
pied, by the land of John BuUen ; thence B. by marks, by the path
coming from Wilham Upham's, uito the road formerly laid out.
March 4, 1750 - 1. Return of highway from Sudbury Ime,
near Jona. Robinson's, to the great road in Sudbury, by the house
of David How, innholder, of Sudbury ; —beginnhig two rods N.
of Robinson's N.E. corner on Sudbury hne ; and thence S.,
boundmg E. on Sudbury Ime, to the great road by David How's.
March 1, 1756. The town accepted a private way from Nar
than Haven's house to HoUiston hne ; — also an alteration of a
private way, from the great road coming from Hopkinton to Benj.
Barnard's, to WiUiam Ballard's.
Nov. 22, 1756. Accepted a highway laid out, — beginning at
the river between Hopkinton and Framingham ; thence on Elisha
Bemis' land, by marks, to Theo. Peirce's land ; thence by marks
to Southborough line.
March 6, 1758. Return of a highway from Sudbury hne by
Comet Eaton's to the meeting house, — beginning at Sudbury
line, to said Eaton's tan house ; thence S.E. to his gate ; thence,
as the road is, through Geo. Walkup's land, to Tho. Winch's lane ;
thence, as said lane goes, to the place where old Mr. Streeter's
house formerly stood ; thence S.W. ; thence by marks to the W.
fence of the lane leading over the bridge over Hop brook ; thence,
as now trod, to the meeting house.
Road laid out, — beginning at Stone's mills; mnning E. to
Hezekiah Stone's fence ; thence N. towards Sudbury, as the way
is, having lands of Hez. and Micah Stone for the E. bounds, tUl
it comes to Moses Stone's land ; thence to SUvanus Hemen way's
land ; thence to Sudbury hne, as the way is now trod, to Land-
ham. March 5, 1759. Highway through George Walkup's and G.
Walkup, Jun's. land, discontinued as an open highway ; but re
served as a bridle way.
March 1, 1762. Voted, to accept as a town way, the road
from Capt. John Butler's corner at the foot of the Rice's hiU, to
the road leadmg from Daniel Adams' to Stone's mUls. Also, an
alteration of the way, turning out of the country road, a httle W.

TOWN HIGHWAYS. 59
of Tho. Kendall's bam, and rimning to Stephen Jennings his
house. March 2, 1763. Return of a townway, — beginning at the
end of the road bounded W. on land of Eben. Singletary's origi
nal lot, — said road extending S., to the land of Simon Pratt and
James Glover.
Retum of highway, — be^nning at Jona. Hemenway's house ;
thence W. by Ralph Hemenway's house, over a bridge and cause
way, to the country road, a httle to the E. of Mr. Eben. Boutr
weU's house.
Alteration of a town way leading from Jona. Barret's to the
highway, toward the great road in Sudbury, a little above David
How's field.
March 9, 1767. Return of a town way, — beginning at a
large rock at the end of a stone waU on Marlborough road, now
in possession of Joshua Fairbank; thence S. on Micah Gibbs'
land, and widow Fairbank's, to Mr. Brinley's land; thence on
said Gibbs' land, wUd land of Mr. Brinley and Mr. John Mixer,
to land now improved by Jos. Nichols and John Eames ; thence
to the country road leading by said Nichols.
Retum of a town way, from the corner of Comet Abr. Rice's
stone wall, by WiUiam Merret's, Daniel and Cornelius Claflen's.
1771. Alteration of a town way near Mr. John Fisk's.
1772. Alteration of the road by Wm. Merrit's.
1774. Retum of a highway, laid out from the end of the
road from Comet Abr. Rice's, to Timothy PUie's ; and thence W.
to the lot No. — , m the river range : thence by marks to Geo.
Stimpson's land ; thence meeting a road laid out by Hopkinton.
1779. The town accepted the exchange of a way laid out
through lands of David Rice, 2d.
1781. Accepted a town way, — beginnhig by the road W. of
Sunon Pratt's house ; thence S. to an oak N. of Daniel Tombs'
house ; thence to the comer of lot No. 14, river range ; thence
to the head of the lane near Capt. BaUard's house.
1795. A road was laid out from Capt. John Jones' miU to
Mr. Nathan Dadman's, and to the town road N. of said Dadman's
house. April, 1797. Accepted an exchange of the above road.
1799. Accepted an alteration of the road near Lt. Cornelius
Claflin.

60 CIVIL HISTORY.
Table of Annual Grants for Highways and Bridges.

1701 £ 20
1723 - - 30
1736 - - 100
1737 - - 200
1741 - - 250

1748 - - £ 400, old tenor.
1759 - 150
1771 - - 250
1789 - - - 100
1798 - - $800*

POUNDS.
March 2, 1702. Voted, that there shaU be a pound set up
upon the W. side of the river, by the bridge.
Oct. 28, 1703. Voted, that there shaU be a pound set up
upon the land of John Town, joinmg to Mr. Swift's land, by the
road. AprU 10, 1719. Voted, that the town's pound be removed
and set up upon Col. Buckmuister's land, adjoining or near to
Benj. Tredway's land, by a certain pond hole.
June 15, 1719. The above location having been found incon
venient, ordered that the pound be set between the two highways,
one leading from the plain, the other from Singleterry's bridge
to the meethig house, so as to join Mr. Swift's land; and to be
set up near the top of the hiU.
May 8, 1733. Mr. Maynard made offer of land for a town
pound, by the oak tree upon the hUl near his dwelling ; which was
accepted by the town.
1741. Granted £ 7.11 to Henry Eames for buUding the
poimd in said town.
1755. A grant was voted to Lt. Hezekiah Rice for buUdmg a
pound. 1781. Voted to buUd a new pound and set it where the old
one stood.

,„-^o^^ annual appropriations since kept in good repair at so moderate a
1798,have been generally $800, to the charge. The allowance to such as
present time. The only years before worked out their highway tax, was
1835, when they exceeded that sum, in 1737, 5s. per diem^for a man, and
were in 1818 and 1819- having been, the same for a cart and four oxen, or
ftinnn''"'^^;^/^*' $1200, and the latter two oxen and a horse. In 1754, the
$1000. The roads in this town are allowance was 4d. per hour.

FISHERIES. 61

FISHERIES.

The river and ponds in Frammgham have, from the earliest
times, afforded an abundant supply of fish, untU the obstructions
of the former, by dams, impeded the communication with the sea.
In 1743, Josiah Drury and David Gregory were appomted by
the town to take care of the fish.
March 1, 1762. " Voted, that Messrs. James Clayes, Isaac
risk and Joshua Harrington be a committee to view the Stones'
mill dams in said town, and consider of the necessity and conven
iency of opening a passage way through said dams, to let the fish
caUed alewives pass up into the pond caUed Farm pond, to cast
their spawn." The subject was dismissed the May foUowing.
March 7, 1763. Pursuant to an act, &c. to prevent the de
struction of the fish called alewives, and other fish, " Mr. Wm.
Brown and Mr. Bezaleel Rice were chosen to see that the passage
ways mentioned in said act (within our bounds) are open, &c. ;
and also to appoint the proper place or places for the taking such
fish with scoop nets or otherwise, and to limit the particular times
and days for the taking the same." Committees were hi like man
ner chosen in succeeding years.
March 8, 1792. An act was passed by the General Court,
" to enable the town of Framingham to regulate and order the
taking of shad and alewives within the limits of said town; " and
a farther act was passed June 15, 1821, regulating the pond
fishery. AprU 2, 1792. The town voted that the fish caUed alewives
and shad, be taken only one day in the week, that to be on Tues
day ; and to be taken only at one place, and that to be within 15
rods of Dea. Wm. Brown's fuUing-mUl dam.
Voted, to choose a committee to let out the catching the ale
wives to the highest bidder ; whoever purchases the privilege is to
seU them for no more than 4d per score.*
* The proceeds of the fisheries were lished by law are but little regarded.
given for some years to the singers. The fine fishing afforded by the ponds,
and hence were called the " singers' formerly attracted numerous visiters
fish privilege." The only fish now from Boston. Trout, which were
taken in the town are pond fish, once abundant in the small streams,
which are found in considerable abun- have nearly disappeared.
dance, though the regulations estab-
6

62

CIVIL HISTORY.
POPULATION.

2

.1 a

S2

^i6 as

.•g
^7
2
'H sa
Total.
ss
a
&
gy
£§
as
(ife
S
life
M^
o
1696
near 200
1699
64
over 350
1708
75(.?)
1710
111
ab't 1760
198
301
331
1763-5
9,05
234
325
302
306
347
1,280
1776
whites, 1,574
1777
384
1778
337
1781
370
1784
389
1791
221
292
350
394
828
26
1,598
1810
354
354
437
517
13
1,670
1820*
445
404 510|
661
17
2,037
1830
15
2,313
1840
7
3,030
1845
; 1 1
about 4,000
VALUATION ABOUT 1760.t
301 polls rateable, ) „„, „ ,,
30 " non-rateable, P^l polls.
198 dwelling houses, at 60s. each,
.£594.
28 work houses, at 25s. "
35.
8 mills, - at 80s. "
32.
1 iron work, - - at 60s. "
3.
7 servants for life, at 40s. "
14.
^^60.13 0 Trading stock, at 6 per cent.
3.12.09
i^936.17 4 money at interest at 6 per cent.,
56.04.02f
162 horses, - - at 4s. 9d.
38.09.06
265 oxen, - - at 4s. -
53.00.00
724 cows, - - at 3s.
- 108.12.00
886 sheep &c., - at 3d.
11.01.06
35 swine, - - at 12d.
1.15.00
1,023 J cow pastures, at 10s.
511.15.00
20,665 bushels grain, at 8d.
- 688.16.08
1,716 barrels of cider, at 2s.
171.12.00
447J tons of English hay, at 12s.
- 268.10.00
1,021J tons of meadow hay, at 6s.
306.09.00
,£2897.17.071
* In 1820, 308 were engaged in
agriculture, 22 in commerce, and 140
in manufactures. In 1840, 715 were
engaged in agriculture, 463 in manu
factures, 3 in navigation, 15 in the
learned professions and engineering';
16 were revolutionary pensioners^ 6
insane and idiotic. Official Returns.
t This valuation, it will be under
stood, is a reduced one.
COLORED INHABITANTS.

COLORED INHABITANTS.

We possess a few data relating to this class of the inhabitants
of the town, who, during the fibrst century succeeding its incorpo
ration, untU the adoption of the Constitution, were generaUy held
as slaves. Slavery, however, in New England, existed in its
most mitigated form, and to a very hmited extent. In 1708, the
number of slaves was computed at 400 m Boston, and 150 hi the
rest of the State. In 1754 and 5, a census of negro slaves gave
the entire number in the State at 2,717 ; none, however, were
reported from Framingham. Yet before 1743, five slaves, (three
males and two females), were owned by the Rev. Mr. Swift ; and
there is reason to beheve that there were then others in various
families of the town. In the valuation of 1760, (several of Mr.
Swift's slaves having left the town), the number of " servants for
Ufe" reported, was seven. In 1764-5, the number of "ne
groes " in Framingham is given at 25, the entire colored popular
tion of the State being 5,312. The number of persons of color
in this \o-mi has graduaUy diminished. The census of 1840, re
turns but seven.*

* The names of Mr. Swift's slaves,
disposed of in his will dated Sep.
1743, were a negro man Francis, a
legacy to his son, the Rev. John
Swift of Acton ; Gny, a negro man,
to his son-in-law, the Rev. Philips
Fayson of Walpole ; Nero, to his
son-in-law Eben'r Robie. He also left
two women. Dido and Esther, for the
service of his wife until her decease ;
after which, they were to be the prop
erty of his daughter Martha, the wife
of Maj. John Farrar.
Nero, (his entire name being Nero
Benson), had married Dido (Dingo)
in 1721, and served as trumpeter in
Cdpt. Isaac Clark's troop in 1725.
His religious scruples appear to have
been respected by his master, the
Hopkinton church record informing
us, that Sep. 20, 1737, " Nero, servant
to Rev. Mr. Swift, applied for admis
sion to the church." This occurred at
a period of much contention in the
church of Framingham, which will
be explained in that branch of our
history. Tradition preserves a favor

able account of Nero's character.
He had several children. A son Wil
liam was owned at one time by Joseph
Collens, of Southborough. Esther,
above named, was probably daughter
of Nero and afterwards lived in a Ha
ven family. His descendants are yet
living in this town. Of other indi
viduals of this class, we are induced
to give the following memoranda.
Jane, colored servant to Col Buck
minster, was bap. in 1722. Primus,
servant to Aaron Pike, was bap. in
1744. Mereah, servant to the widow
Frost, in 1746; Jenny, servant to Lt.
Winch, and Vilet, servant to Jonathan
Rugg, in 1746 ; Flora, servant to
Dea. Balch, in 1747, and named in his
will 1755; Flora, Brill and Titus, ser
vants to Mrs. Winchester, in 1748 ;
Hannover, servant to Nat. Belknap,
in 1755; Phebe, servant to Simon
Edgel, in 1767. In 1716, John Stone
held as a slave, Jone, wife of John
Jackson, of N. London, Conn., who
commenced a process to recover her
freedom. Oct 9, 1733, Thomas Frost

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CIVIL HISTORY.

CASUALTIES AND REMARKABLE EVENTS,
1717. About this time, a Gleason house was destroyed by fire,
near the site of Mr. Charles Clark's present house.
1717. The great snow of this season is referred to m a Jour
nal kept by the Rev. Mr. Swift, as foUows, viz. : " Feb. 24. We
had no meeting by reason of a very deep snow, that feU on the

bought of Jona. Smith of Sud., for
£60 current money, a negro man
named Gloster, se. about 30 years.
Dill, a negro woman in the service of
Dea. Daniel Stone, died Dec. 13, 1767.
Plato Lambert, probably a negro,
born in 1737, was taken when an in
fant, by Mrs. Martha Nichols of Fra
mingham. Kata Hdnker, as he is commonly
called, was probably the same person
rated as Cato Hart in 1786. He was
slave to Joseph Haven, Esq., and was
born in his house (now occupied by
Mr. Francis Cooledge). A grand
son by the name of Primus, was late
ly an inmate of the Poor House.
Brin, (otherwise called Blaney
Grushy), is said to have been a slave
of Col. Micah Stone. He was at the
battle of Bunker Hill, and served on
other occasions during the war. He
died Feb. 1820.
Peter Salem — alias Salem Mid
dlesex — was originally the slave of
Capt. Jeremiah Belknap, and was
sold by him to Maj. Lawson Buck
minster. He married in 1783, Katy
Benson, a grand daughter of Nero, and
lived for a time, where is now a cellar
hole on the farm of the late Mr. Rich
ard Fiske, near the pond. He served
in the war of the Revolution as wait
er to Col. Thomas Nixon, of Framing
ham ; and at the opening of the war
was present at the battle of Bunker
Hill. Emory Washburn Esq., in his
interesting Hist, of Leicester(Worc.
Magazine II, 113), says of nim —
"There was residing here, till with
in a few years, a black man, who, we
have good reason to believe, was the
one who shot Maj. Pitcairn, whose
death forms so affecting an incident
in that bloody affray. History relates
that he was shot by a negro; and

from the story of the one we allude
to and many corroborating circum
stances, we are led to conclude that
he was the person who did the deed.
The person to whom we refer was
named Peter Salem. * * *
* » * * Maj. Pitcairn
was shot as he was mounting the
redoubt, and fell into the arms of his
son. His loss was a severe one to
the British, and added not a little to
their regret at the events of that day."
Peter died in Fram., Aug. 16, 1816.
But the most noted individual of
the class under consideration, was
Prince, sometimes called Prince
Young, but whose name is record
ed as Prince Yongey, and Prince Jo-
nar, by which last name he is noticed
in the Town Rec. in 1767. He was
brought from Africa when a young
man of about 25 years, having been
a person of consideration in his
native land, from whence, probably,
he derived his name. He was first
owned by Col. Joseph Buckminster,
and afterwards by his son, the late
Dea. Thomas. He married,? by name
Prince Yongey) in 1737, Nanny Pe-
terattucks, of Framingham, (the
name indicating Indian extraction) by
whom he had several children, among
them a son, who died young, and a
daughter Phebe, whenever married.
Prince was a faithful servant, and by
his general honesty, temperance and
prudence, so gained the confidence of
his first master. Col. Buckminster,
that for about a quarter of a centu
ry, he was left with the management
of a large farm, during his master's
absence at the General Court. He
occupied a cabin near the Turnpike,
and cultivated, for his own use, a
piece of meadow, which has since
been known as Prince's meadow.

REMARKABLE EVENTS. 65
Thursday before, and a great storm on that Sabbath." Contem
porary accounts represent the depth of the snow, as about six feet.
" March 10. The Lord's supper adjourned tiU the next Sabbath,
by reason of the restraint of the season by deep snow."* The
annual Town meeting, which was to have been held March 4,
" provided the town can come roundly together, and are not hin
dered by reason of the extremity of the season," was not held
imtU the 18th of the same month.
1719, April 12. " A contribution recommended for Mr. John
Dunton, who had been burnt out a httle before. "f
1720, Feb. 21. Under this date, Mr. Swift notices a great
deluge, (DUuvium magnum), but with no particulars.
1724, Oct. 18th. " Contribution for David Prat, my neigh
bour, who was burnt out, £24.14.6."$
1727, Oct. 29. Mr. Swift enters the foUowmg notice of the
great earthquake. " Nocte subsequente fait terrse motus valde
terribilis, circiter horas 10m. and 11m."
1736. " Voted that 30s. be paid or abated to Moses Haven,
late constable, in consideration that the like sum is said to have
been burnt of the town's money, when his house was burnt."^
1736, Aug. A very fatal disease prevaUed in this and neigh
bouring towns, of which many died.
1747, AprU 29th. " The wife of Mr. David Harrington of
Framingham, returning from market at Boston, while crossing a
river in that town, feU from her horse and was drowned."
1749, Oct. The house of Robert Sever was destroyed by
fire. II
He chose the spot as resembling the characteristic of the African race.
soil of his native country. During In his last sickness, he remarked
the latter part of his life he was of- with much simplicity, that he was
fered his freedom, which he had the "not afraid to be dead, but lo die."
sagacity to decline ; pithily saying. He passed an extreme old age in the
" massa eat the meat ; he now pick the family of Dea. Thos. Buckminster,
bone." Prince shunned the society and died Dec. 21, 1797, at the age of
of persons of his own color, and 99 years and some months. Numer-
though accustomed to appear in pub- ous anecdotes are yet related, illus-
lic armed with a tomahawk, was a trating the simplicity, intelligence,
great fkvorite with the young, whom, and humor of "Old Prince."
under all provocations, he was never * Swift.
known but in one instance to strike. t Swift. t Swift.
He had been sufficiently instructed to § Town Rec.
read, and possessed the religious turn || Mr. Sever, after this event, peti-

6

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66

CIVIL HISTORY.

1754. The first four months of this year are made memorable
by the occurrence of a fatal distemper, known as the " great sick

ness.

1755, Nov. 18. A terrible earthquake took place " a httle
after four o'clock, in a serene and pleasant night, and continued
near four and a half minutes ; the shock was the most violent
ever known in the country."! Tradition has preserved among us
the memory of this event, and the consternation it produced.
Its effects were less destructive here than hi some other tovras. ij:
1756-7. A Journal kept by Mr. Henry Eames of this town,
represents the total depth of snow, fallen this winter, at nearly six
feet.§ 1766. About this time, the house of Deac. Daniel Stone was
destroyed by fire.
1769. A school house was consumed by fire, in the N. part of
the town.

tioned the Court to grant him indem
nity for the loss of several bills (Old
Tenor), burnt by the destruction of
his house while he and his wife
were absent, which " consumed all
the little substance he had in this
world." He added that he and two
sons were at the taking of Louisburg,
"and one of them is there still."
The Court ordered him to be paid
£3.15. State Files.
* The mortality was greatest in
HoUiston, where 53 deaths occurred
— according to a petition in the State
Files, " one eighth part of the entire
population, some families having
been quite broken up." The number
of deaths in Sherburne was between
20 and 30. Of the precise number
of deaths in this town, we have no
authentic return ; not more than
seven being recorded on the town
books. The Goddard family appear
to have been the chief sufferers. The
Rev. David Goddard, (minister of
Leicester), deceased here Jan. 19th ;
his mother, Feb. 4; and his father,
the Hon. Edward Goddard, Feb. 9th.
Others of the family were sick, but
recovered. Mr. Joshua Hemenway
was also a victim to the malady.
The reader will find a particular ac

count of the symptoms, &c. of this
distemper, in the Rev. Mr. Fitch's
Century Sermon, delivered at HoUis
ton Dec. 4, 1826, and printed.
t Holmes' Annals.
t Vide the Rev. John MeUen's ser
mon describing its effects at Stirling.
§ " Dec. 17, 1756, snow 15 inches
deep. " Snow 20th day, 15 inches more.
" Snow 23d day, '7 or 8 inches more.
" Cold rain 26th day ; 27th, warm
three days, then some rain.
"Jan. 3, 1757, cold N.W. snow,
about two or three inches.
" Jan. 9, about noon very hot fog,
then rain.
" 17th, very cold N.W. wind.
" 22d, rain and thaw very fast.
" 24th and 25th, snow to the value
of 10 inches; the night after, eight
inches more.
" 30th and 31st, thawed away the
most of the snow that came last; the
whole depth above 4 ft and 4 inches.
" Feb. 2, snow and hail seven in
ches deep.
" 5th, snow 7 inches deep more.
"6th, rain most of the day.
" 7th, snow three inches deep.
" 10th, S. wind and rain, tiU the
snow wasted the most of it."

REMARKABLE EVENTS.

67

1777, June 3. Mr. Abraham Rice and Mr. John Clayes, were
kUled by lightning, during a very short thunder squall.*
1785, AprU 12. The Hon. Josiah Stone, aged 60 years, was
suddenly Idlled by faUing from the carriage of his null. He had
been long held in honorable esteem by his townsmen, and had
fiUed many offices in the civU and mUitary service of the Com
monwealth. 1786, Nov. 5. Jesse Eaton died suddenly in the meeting
house, whUe in the act of singing.
1787, Aug. 15. About 3 o'clock, P. M., a hurricane passed
through the N. part of the town, doing considerable damage. f

* The following particulars were
taken by the author from Mr. Josiah
Clayes, now living, who was son of
one of the victims, and a spectator of
the scene. Mr. Laban Wheaton was
at the time preaching in the first Par
ish, and had employed IVlr. John
Clayes, (who lived in a house a few
rods E. of the one now occupied by
his son Josiah), to try a horse he had
proposed to buy. On the day above
mentioned, a little after noon, the
neighbors assembled at Mr. Clayes'
house to see the animal, viz. Peter
Parker, Abraham Rice, Simon Pratt
and his son Ephraim. Old Mr. Par
ker had rode away upon the horse at
some distance, when a cloud began
to rise in the N.W. On Mr. Parker's
return, the company, who during his
absence had retired to the house,
went out to see him ride, at which
time a few drops of rain were falling.
As Mr. Parker rode up, Mr. John
Clayes stepped out of the gate, leav
ing the others leaning against the
fence within; and as he took the horse
by the reins, the lightning struck
every individual of the company to
the ground. Mr. Rice and Mr. Clayes,
with the horse, were instantly killed.
Mr. Parker lay as if dead, but gradu
ally recovered his consciousness,
though a long time elapsed before he
was fully restored to his usual health.
The boy recovered quickly. Mr.
Pratt suffered much, and for a long
time after the event. Josiah Clayes,
then a boy, went for Dr. Stone, who
was absent at Natick; but before his
return, Mr. Fiske, a neighbor, had
procured Dr. Hemenway, who gave

what relief he could to the sufferers.
The horse was struck in the head, and
the lightning descended each side of
the neck and both fore legs to the
shoes, singeing the hair in its course.
Mr. Clayes was struck in the head,
and the fluid passed along the neck
— leaving a blister in the breast —
down both legs, which showed traces
of its course, but left his shoes unin
jured. Having hold of the horse's
bridle, the animal fell upon him. All
were singed in body and dress, hav
ing on, at the time, woollen clothes.
The boy was a little distant from the
company. The shower was very
brief, and Mr. Clayes thinks there
was but a single clap of thunder.
This event excited great interest at
the time, and a long elegy was writ
ten by Miss Lydia Learned, (who to
the gift of teaching added a devotion
to the poetic Muse), and was after
wards printed. The reader will prob-
ablj' be satisfied with the following
stanzas, which were inscribed upon
the grave-stone of the victims of the
disaster." My trembling heart with grief o'eriiows,
While I record the death of those
Who died by Thunder sent from Heaven,
In 17 hundred seventy seven.
Let's all prepare for Judgment Day,
As we may be called out of Time,
And in a sudden, awful way.
Whilst in our youth and in our prime."
t It came, as nearly as we can
learn, from the direction of Marlbo
rough. It demolished the barn and
ten feet of the house of the late Mr.
Phinehas Gibbs ; overturned a dwel
ling house occupied by a Shattuck

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CIVIL HISTORY.

The same year a school house was destroyed by fire, in the E,
part of the to^vn.
1793. The smaU pox made its appearance m the town.*
1797. The house of Mr. WUham BaUard, at the S.W. part of
the town, was destroyed by fire.
1800. We give below a schedule of the disasters by fire in
Framingham, as far as known to the author, since the commence
ment of the present century.f

family, leaving the lower floor; two
children, lying upon a bed asleep,
were found uninjured. A Mrs. Saun
ders, living with the Shattucks, was
carried by the violence of the wind
to a considerable distance, and was
seriously injured. Mrs. Shattuck
was blown about ten rods. A feather
bed was found three miles distant
from the house, and in it were recov
ered thirty dollars in specie, wbich
had previously been placed there for
safe-keeping. The hurricane made
an even path, several rods in width,
through the woods — passed in the
direction of the Nixons and Ed
munds to the Frost house, where it
seemed to ascend into the atmos
phere, and soon afterwards re-appear
ed at Weston, where further damage
was experienced.
* A few years earlier the disease
probably existed here; as in February,
1777, a proposition was made to build
a small pox hospital, but was nega
tived by the town ; and instances of
death from the disease occurred at
a period still prior. In September,
1792, according to the Records, " it
having been proposed by the phy
sicians of the town, to receive per
mission to inoculate with the small
pox," the town voted " not to have
the small pox in town, by inoculation,
nor any other way, if it can be pre
vented." May, 1793: "voted, that
the Selectmen be a committee to
prosecute any person that shall spread
the small pox, by inoculation, or any
other way." At the same time, the
town granted £30 to assist the sick,
and appoinied a committee of distri
bution. A hospital was provided at
the house of Mr. George Pratt. The
disease was introduced into the town
by one David Butler, who came to
Framingham from Peterboro', and

falling sick with the disease, his
nurses, to the number of seventeen,
took the infection, and five persons
besides Butler, died. Aug. 12, 1793,
Peter Clayes was paid by the town
for supplies furnished to the hospital.
In 1810, the town chose Dr. J. B.
Kittredge, Dr. Timo. Merriam, and
Maj. Benjamin Wheeler, a committee
to devise a system for inoculating
with the kine pock.
t 1822, Nov. 24. Capt. Higgins'
house ; same year, Mr. Oilman's
house. 1826, April. The barn of Mr. Levi
Eaton. 1828, Dec. The woollen factory
at Saxonville.
1831. In the Spring, the shop of
Mr. Dexter Hemenway.
1834. In the Summer, the cotton
factory at the E. part of the town.
1835-6. In the Winter, the house
of Mr. Edward How, a mile E.
from the village.
1837. The bake-h6use of Mr.
Child, near S. house. No. 8.
1839. Mr. Edmund Capen's barn;
supposed to have been an incendiary
act. 1841, Oct. The poor house was
destroyed, one of the inmates having
clandestinely placed a lighted lamp
in a closet, from which the house
took fire.
1842, March. The paper mill of
Calvin Shepard, Jr. Esq.
1843. In the autumn, the saw-miU
belonging to William Buckminster,
Esq. ; also, Mr. Gill's house, in the
S. district. No. 8.
1844— Summer. The barn of Maj.
Benj. Wheeler; the same year, a
shingle-mill, belonging to Wm. Buck
minster, Esq.
1846, March. A shop belonging
to Col. Timothy Eames.

PROVISION FOR THE POOR. 69

PROVISION FOR THE POOR.
For many years after the incorporation of the town, no stated
provision for the poor was required, individual instances of suffer
ing being met as the exigency arose. The first certain instance
of pubhc rehef, occurs upon the Record Feb. 1, 1736, when " an
order was directed to Mr. Micah Stone by the Selectmen, desir
ing him to pay into the hands of Mr. Ralph Hemenway, the sum
of ^5, (out of the money paid by fines of persons chosen to serve
as Constables in March last), to be improved and bestowed by
said Hemenway, at his best discretion, for the rehef of Stephen
Streater's famUy ; and one other order to said Mr. Stone, to pay
out of the same fines, 18s. to Edward Goddard, for three pair
of Indentures, for binding out three poor chUdren."
May 21, 1739. " Granted to John Nurse, the sum of £4, for
boarding John Provender."
Nov. 26, 1739. An article was, for the first time, placed in
the town warrant, " to see if the town wUl grant a suitable sum
for the support of the poor." The article was debated and not
voted upon, when the meeting was dissolved.
1741. The town first chose overseers of the poor. The per
sons elected were Amos Gates, John Bent and WiUiam Ballard.
May 16, 1743. " Voted, that at every Publick Thanksgiving,
and also every pubhck fast, there be a contribution for the sup
port of the poor in said town."
About the year 1747, one or two individuals only received pub
hc support, who were boarded in various places.
Aug. 29, 1754. Upon an article in the warrant, " to see what
method the town wUl take relating to Moquet, who is now at the
Rev. Mr. Gardner's of Stow, and claims the assistance of the
town : Voted, that the overseers be directed for the future to
make provision for him in a decent manner."
Feb. 14, 1757. It having been proposed to make provision for
a French famUy, then in town, and also to provide a work house,
In 1816, an unsuccessful move- dollars were granted by the latter for
went was made in town meeting to an engine house. In 1847, the Legis-
obtain a fire engine. In 1818, indi- lature passed an act establishing a,
viduals having offered to purchase Fire Department in this town. There
one for the use of the town, seventy are now three engines,

70 CIVIL HISTORY.
the town voted the 7th of March, prox., " that the overseers of the
poor, shaU (if they can) provide a house and land, by hinng the
same for the French famUy, in said town, for the year ensuing,
that they may provide subsistence for themselves. Voted, that
Mr. WUliam Brown take care of the poor in said town that shaU
be put into the Avork house, that they may be kept at work, and
subsisted with such thhigs as are necessary and convement for
their support."*
May 21, 1764. Voted, that Mr. Ralph Hemenway, Capt. Jo
siah Stone, and Mr. John Haven, be a committee to provide the
town with a work house, and take care of the poor, and commit
them to said house, &c.
Sept. 1, 1766. Voted to buUd a work house, 32 feet long and
16 feet wide, and seven and a half feet stud between jomts.
Voted, that there shaU be a cellar under one of the rooms as big
as said room, the walls of said house to be enclosed with white
pine boards, and sealed with the hke boards : also voted that said
work house be buUt on said town's land, caUed the meeting house
land, in the most, convenient place, as the committee shaU think
proper. Voted, that Lt. Sam. Gleason, Capt. Jona. Brewer and Csupt.
Josiah Stone, be a committee to buUd the work house, and that
£50 be granted for this object.
1767. The town of Reading recovered £Q0 of Framingham,
for the support of paupers.
1768. Chose nine overseers. f
1771. Joseph Buckminster, Esq., gave a deed of gift of a
half acre of land, adjoining to the meeting house lot, to accommo
date the work house and school house ; for which the town unani
mously voted him their thanks.
* Tradition informs us that the (chiefly the picking of oakum), the
house once occupied by Mr. Swift, misdemeanors which were to be made
was obtained in conformity with the punishable " by stripes on the naked
above vote. An aged lady, who has liack not exceeding ten stripes, by
lately entered upon her 97th year, setting on the stocks or otherwise,"
remembers distinctly the French at the discretion of the Overseers.
family referred to, with their wooden Begging from house to house was
shoes and striped silk cloaks! forbidden under like penalties; and
t June 4, of this year, the Overseers half of the proceeds of each pauper's
made a Report, which was accepted labor was to be disposed of, al the
by the town, embodying their regula- discretion of the Overseers, for their
tions, specifying the hoUrs of labor, greater advantao-e.
the employment of the paupers.

PROVISION FOR THE POOR. 71
1774. A motion being made " to discontinue the annual contri
butions for the poor, since they are so very httle of late," the
same was negatived.
1800, April. The town voted to sell the work house to the
highest bidder.
Oct. 13, 1813. Col. Micah Stone, by his wUl, made the town
residuary legatee of his estate, providing that " the annual inter
est be apphed (under the directions of the selectmen for the time
being), for the support of his children, grand chUdren, and great
grand chUdren, (if any of them should stand in need of support) ;
otherwise, it may be apphed to the support of the poor of said
town ; but no part of the Principal is ever to be expended." The
amount accruing from this legacy was about $10,000.
In 1827, the town appointed a committee to purchase a Poor
farm. In 1832, a new committee was chosen for the same object,
the expense of the farm to be paid out of the Stone fund. The
farm of Mrs. Solomon Fay was accordingly purchased, at a cost
of $3,500. Additional charges were incurred — for enlarging
and repairing the house, &c., $711.51 — live stock, $355 —
famung tools, $206.22 — household furniture, $191.44. Total,
$4,964.17.* The number of persons supported by this town, varies with dif
ferent years, but has rarely exceeded 16, composed chiefly of the
aged, infirm, or idiotic. Considering that the population of the
town now exceeds 4000, this fact presents in a favorable view the
general thrift and prosperity of the community. The appropria
tions for the support of the poor, at different periods, are, viz : —

1755. ... - .£20 1810. -
1764. - - 50 1812. - - / 800
1789. - - - 150 1816. . - - - 1000
1797. - - $304 1823. - - 600
1800. - - 500 1827. - - 400
1802. - - 600 1828. - - - 300
1805. - - - - 500 1830. - ¦ 100
1806. - 700
The average annual appropriation, from 1800 to 1834, was
near $633.
* This house was consumed by fire to hire a family to take charge of the
Oct. 1841, and a much larger and farm and poor house, with its in-
more commodious one occupies its mates.
place. It is the practice of the town

72

CIVIL HISTORY.

EMIGRATIONS.
The spuit of change and adventure, so characteristic of New
England, has left marked traces m the history of Framingham;
which, from an early period, has sent forth numerous colonies, to
people the wUd lands of this and other States.
The first emigration of note from this town occurred about the
year 1713, when a considerable number of famUies became gran
tees of the town of Oxford; and were promhient in the establish
ment of that flourishing town.*
At the incorporation of Hopkinton, (Dec. 13, 1717), and of
Holhston, (1724), many famihes removed mto those places. In
the former town the MeUens and Havens were conspicuous.
At, or soon after, the incorporation of Rutland, (1722), seve
ral of the inhabitants of Framingham are found to have resided
there, and the names of some are conspicuous in the early records
of the town.f Shrewsbury (hicorporated 1727) received from

* The township of Oxford, (whose
Indian name was Manchage), with
an area of eight miles square, " in the
Nipmug country," was originally
granted, in 1692, to Joseph Dudley,
William Stoughton, and others.
They soon after brought over thirty
families of French Protestants, and
set apart 12,000 acres in that place, for
their use. The French settlers built
for their protection, on a hill south
east of the present village of Oxford, a,
fort, whose ruins, with the vines
planted by these fugitives from per
secution, yet remain, interesting me
morials of their short sojourn in the
place. The massacre of one of their
families by the Indians, and the hard
ships and perils of that wild region,
induced them soon to forsake their
lands ; and the entire township, (with
a single reservation to Gabriel Ber-
non), was conveyed, in 1713, to thir,
ty-eight individuals, among whom,
eleven at least were inhabitants of
Framingham, viz : John, Ephraim,
and Israel Town ; Daniel Eliott, and
his sons, Daniel and Ebenezer ; Isaac
and Ebenezer Larned ; Thomas Lea-
son, (Gleason), Benj. Nealand, and
Abial Lamb. In addition to these.

we find the names of Samuel Barton,
Hezekiah Stone, and probably others,
who then, or soon after, became in
habitants of the place. At the first
meeting for the formation of the
church, three of the four persons
present, viz : Lt. John Town, Abial
Lamb and Saml. Barton, were from
Framingham; the first-named was
chosen Deacon. The covenant of
the church was adopted from that of
the first church in this town, and at
the ordination of their first minister,
Mr. John Campbell, March 1, 1720-1,
Dea. Haven and Ens. Benj. Bridges
appeared as delegates from Framing
ham, and Mr. Swift gave the fellow
ship of the churches. Mr. Swift ap
pears, from his journal, to have
preached at Oxford, May 10, 1719-,
on which occasion he baptized eight
persons, viz: Elijah and Francis
Town, Abigail Learned, Mercy Glea
son, Prudence and Lidia Eliot,
Hephzibah Shumway, and Sarah
Hunkins. t Rutland was granted, twelve
miles square, and the Indian Deed,
chiefly to the heirs of Maj. Simon
Willard, is dated 1686. The names
of William Brintnal, David Bent and

EMIGRATIONS. 73
the Goddards, Drurys, and other families, contributions to its set^
tlement. The records of Templeton, m 1735, present among the
first proprietors of the township, the names of John and Henry
Eames, John Provender and Isaac Learned ; and others soon fol
lowed from the famUies of Lamb, Shattuck, &c. Nichewaug,
(now Petersham), contained, in 1750, a number of settlers from
Framingham, as did, a httle later, Poquaig, (Athol), in which
last place the Havens, Goddards and Drurys were represented
by men of influence and respectabUity. At a later period, the
towns of Westmoreland, Marlborough, and Fitzwilham, in New
Hampshire, received (particularly the last named town) a con
siderable number of famihes from this place ; and soon after the
close of the war of the Revolution, several removed to Whites-
town,* in the vichiity of Utica, New York.
We have referred to a few only of the places, more or less dis
tant, in which this town may lay claim to its dispersed sons and
daughters. The passion for emigrating to the far West has never
prevaUed here to any extent. With the towns contiguous to this,
there has been a continual interchange of famUies. The unceas
ing tide of emigration has borne away, in many cases, entire
famihes, whose names, once numerous and respected, have now
become extinct. Of the 59 different famUy names found here in
1710, but 22 are known to be represented, by lineal descendants
of the same name, at this time.f
Joseph Stevens, several of the Stones, vain, having killed one and wounded
and others, were among the early set- another. See an account of the mas-
tlers of the place from this town. sacre at Rutland, Boston Gazette,
Wm. Brintnal preached there as a Aug. 19, 1723.
candidate. Joseph Stevens became * We recall as many as eight indi-
a deacon of the church, and held viduals, viz : Robert Eames, Nathan-
many civil offices. His family suf- iel Hemenway, Joseph and Uriah
fered severely in the Indian wars. Jennings, Luther Clayes, Richard
John Stone, Esq. died in that place Sanger, Joseph and Needham May-
Oct. 11, 1776, ffi. 73. The Rev. Jos. nard, who emigrated to that place.
Buckminster, a native of Framing- The Hon. Needham Maynard became
ham, was settled over the church of distinguished, and held a seat upon
that place, Sept. 15, 1742, where he the Judicial Bench. He died at the
continued " an able, faithful and wor- advanced age of eighty-nine, a few
thy minister," until Nov. 3, 1792, years since.
when he deceased. The Rev. Joseph t The reader who may desire ad-
Willard, (before of Sunderland), the ditional information respecting the
first minister, was killed before his emigrations from this town, may ob-
ordination, by the Indians, after a tain some materials in the Genea-
resolute defence, in which, like the logical Register, at the close of the
Rev. John Whiting, slain at Lancas- volume.
ter in 1697, he bore not the sword in
7

74 CIVIL HISTORY.

EDUCATION.

Schools. — Some delay appears to have been experienced m
the estabhshment of schools after the town's incorporation, (prob
ably arismg in part from the scattered state of the mhabitants),
which rendered the town liable to the penalty imposed by law for
such neglect.*
1704-5, March 5. Voted, that Lt. Jos. Buckmmster should
have 5s. for going down to answer the town's presentment.
1706, Sept. 3. Voted, that Dea. Josh. Hemenway be our
schoohnaster for the year ensmng; and that Benj. Bridges and
Peter Cloyse, Jun. should agree with him, what he shaU have for
his pains.
1708, AprU 5. Voted, that Jona. Rice shaU have 6s. for an
swering the town's presentment.
1710, AprU 3. Voted, that Dea. Josh. Hemenway shaU be
schoolmaster, &c. henceforward ; and when he has a mind to lay
it down, he wUl give the town timely notice to provide another.
1712-3, March 2. Lt. Tho. Drury and Ebenezer Harriug-
ton were chosen schoolmasters, to instruct the youth of Framing
ham in writing ; and the selectmen are appointed to settle school-
dames in each quarter of said town.
1713, Oct. 7. £ 10 were granted to Dea. J. Hemenway as
schoohnaster for four months, beginning Nov. 13.
1714, Dec. 8. Voted, that the school be kept the present win
ter season in five places, viz. one mo. at the house of John Glea
son ; one mo. at the house of Tho. Pratt ; one mo. at the house of
Sam. Winch ; one mo. at the house of Comet Sam. How ; and
one mo. at the house of Benj. Bridges.f
1716, March 5. Voted, to buUd a sehool house 20 or 30 poll
from the W. end of the meeting house, where the land may be
convenient. * In 1701, the penalty upon towns 1 The following year, the places
for neglecting to provide grammar selected were " Benj. Bridges, Joseph
schools, was £20. It was required Haven's, Thos. Drury, Saml. Winch,
that the school-master should be ap- and Isaac Heath's, three weeks at
proved by the ministers of the town, each place ; nine weeks south side of
and the ministers of the two next ad- the river, and eight weeks on the
jaoent towns, or any two of them, by north side."
certificates under their hands.

education. 75
1716, Aug. 10. Voted, to buUd a school house, 22 feet long,
16 broad, and six feet between the joints. Voted, to raise £ 16
for this object. £ 1.10 was afterwards added.
1716, Dec. 17. Voted to have a moving school in the four
quarters of the town. Mr. Goddard consented to teach four weeks
in each place, for £ 15 ; and all taught at his house to pay 6d. •
per head, per week.*
1717 - 8, Feb. 10. A committee having reported their inabihty,
after " the utmost dUigence," to obtain a schoolmaster, and the town
having been again presented, another committee was appointed,
5 Aug. to obtain one, " and that forthwith ; " also voted, that the
gentlemen of the committee first go to Capt. Edward Goddard and
see upon what terms he wUl serve the town ; and if he wiU serve
the town as cheap, or something cheaper, than another, then the
committee are to make a fuU bargain with him for a year.
1724, July 21. Voted, that the committee to engage a teacher
first treat with a scholar of the CoUege ; and that they be desir
ed to treat with Sir Stone, and acquaint him that the town is
desirous to enjoy him as their schoolmaster. The same year,
granted j£ 6.2s. for repairing the school house.
1745. The town appointed a committee to consider what
might be proper for the town to do relating to building school
houses in said town.
1748 - 9, March 6. Voted, that the town wUl this year have
a grammar school kept, the winter half year, in the centre of the
town ; and raise an equal sum, to be laid out for the benefit of
schooling in the outskirts of said town.
Aug. 22, 1749. Voted, to accept the foUowing report :
" That the centre of the town be allowed to be at the publick meet
ing house ; that the bounds of the centre school be as followeth, viz. :
from the centre to Messrs. Moses Learned, Joseph Bixby, Nathaniel
Pratt, John Drury, John Clayes, Ichabod Hemenway, John Bruce,
Amos Gates, Josiah Warren, Jona. Clark, Tho. Winch, Jun., the two
Boutwells, John Jones, Thomas Coller, Dea. Adams, Lieut. Rice,
Francis Moquet, and Joseph Hemenway's; that the outskirts, not
included in the forementioned circumference, be divided into eight
schools, as follows, viz. : from David Sanger's to Ebenezer Marshall,
* The places selected were " Ed- ter's, John Eames, Jr's., and John
ward Goddard's, (formerly Samuel Stone's,"
Barton, Senior's), Eben. Winches-

76 civil history.
be allowed to be two schools, to be divided between Nathaniel Emmes
and Micah Haven's ; and Salem side (so called) outskirts be one
school ; that all the outskirts N. from Stoney Brook, as far as Samuel
Fairbank's, be one school ; that Col. Brinley's Farm Eoad, by Joseph
Berry's to Sudbury line, be the E. bounds of the next school ; and all
the outskirts from Jona. Edmunds, to Nathaniel Severs, and Moses
Cutting's, be another school ; and all the outskirts from Sam. Strat-
ton's to the bridge over the river by Dan. Stone's, be another school ;
and from Dan. Gregory's to Sam. Stone's, thence to David Emmes',
be the W. bounds of the last school in the outskirts. Furthermore, we
report, as our opinion, that there be a convenient school house built at
the publick meeting house, and also, that the school begin there the
first of Oct., and end at the last of March yearly."
Aug. 22, 1749. Voted, that Messrs. Henry Eames, Joseph
Stone and John Parker be a committee to buUd a school house at
the meeting house, as soon as may be.
1750, May 14. Upon an article to see if the town wiU choose
a meet person, in each district of the outskirts, to draw then res
pective parts of money, Tho. Temple, Noah Eaton, Daniel Stone
and Bezaleel Rice were chosen for that service.*
1750, Oct. 22. A committee reported in favor of construct
ing 4 school houses in the outskirts, viz. one at or near Capt.
Goddard's N. draw bars, on the path leadmg to Hemenway's
bridge ; the 2d W. from the house of Ens. Richard Haven's, (on
the road), N. between Benj. Haven's and Eben. MarshaU's lands ;
the 3d on the road between Mr. Tho. Stone's and Mr. Daniel
Gregorie's, on the S. side of the httle brook crossing said road ;
the 4th between Capt. Clark's and Mr. Jona. Edmonds, in or
near the road between said houses.
Granted £ 80, lawful money, to build four school houses, each
20 by 14 feet.
1750. The town was presented for not havmg a grammar
school. 1755, May 26. Voted, that the women's schools be kept m
the summer season, to the amount of half the money granted ;
the other half to be expended for a moveable grammar school.
1756. Voted, that the schooldames' board be paid in the same
* This vote appears to indicate the origin, in this town, of the District
or Prudential Committee.

education. 77
manner as the schoolmasters' are paid, viz. that each person that
has boarded them bring in then: accompt for allowance.*
1761. £ 10 were granted to repair the school houses.
1765, June 3. Voted, that there be two masters employed
six mos. in the winter half year.
1768, May 16. The town "voted to have one grammar school,
the year, at a charge of £ 50 ; and that each squadron keep a
woman's school 16 weeks in the year ; having liberty to employ
men, instead of women, to keep the schools, as the major part of
each squadron can agree. The sum of £ 25 was voted for the
support of the women's schools.
1769. A school house having been destroyed by fire, in the
N. part of the town, voted to rebuUd near Jona. Edmunds' house,
21 by 16 feet ; also voted to rebuUd at Salem End, 16 feet square.
1774, March 31. The following report upon the school divi
sions, was accepted:
" 1. That it is necessary to the convenience of the N. part of the
town, that there be a school house near Mr. Silas Winch's, and to move
the house by Capt. Gibbs here. 2d. A house built between Mr.
Childs' and the crotch of the road, near Mr. Trowbridge's. 3d. To
accommodate the W. part of the town, to erect a house between Dr.
Hemenway's and Mr. Charles Dehouties' (Dougherty's). 4th. To con
vene Salem end with the common, to move the house by Mr. Benj.
Mixer's, and set it between Mr. John Parker's and Mr. John Clayes'.
5th. To accommodate the S. part of the town, to move the house near
Mr. Jesse Haven's, up to the road near Mr. Adams'. 6th. To erect
an house on the N. side of the way leading from Mr: Sam. How's to
the widow Larnard's, near the corner."
1774. Voted, that there be two women's schools kept hi each
ward, in the summer season.
1774. Voted, that there be four mos. grammar school, and six
mos. with two writing schoolmasters, kept in the winter or dead
season of the year.f
* Two shillings per week was al- at 60s. per month, and boarded him-
lowed for the board of women, and self at 6s. per week.
four shiUings per week for men. In t In 1792, the town voted to build
1763, the board of the female teachers a school-house in the east part of the
was increased to two shillings eight town, and to place the south school-
pence. At this time, the women's house at the west corner of Capt.
schools, in some districts, had been Ezra Haven's land. The year follow-
divided. In 1794, Lt. John Jones ing, it was voted, to build that year
taught the Centre school eight weeks, a brick house in the centre, and one
7*

78 civiii history.
In 1795, the No. of School wards in the town was nhie, con
taining the aggregate No. of 618 scholars.* In 1798, the whole
No. of scholars was 659, (probably includmg, m both cases, aU
between 4 and 18 years of age).
1798. The town first chose a committee to mspect the pubhc
sch(Jols. The following year, the school money was divided
among the several districts, according to their number of poUs
respectively. In 1808, was adopted the rule of division, which,
with occasional modifications, has been continued to the present
tune. Of the $ 700 dollars appropriated for schools, $ 175 were
divided equaUy among the nine districts, and the residue, ac
cordmg to the poUs from 4 to 18 years of age. A few years
previously, (May 5, 1800), a committee of nine persons was ap
pointed to prepare articles for the govemment of the schools ;
and several useful regulations were reported the following month,
and adopted. In 1833, by a vote of the town, it was ordered,
that the supermtendmg committee should receive pay for theu-
services. The pubhc schools of Framingham have, for many years, re
ceived the benefit of a judicious and watchful oversight ; and the
general intelhgence and enterprise which have long marked the
community, bear witness to their healthful and vigorous condition.
A wise and hberal spirit, it is hoped, wUl never be wanting to
perceive and to appropriate such improvements as the experience
and investigations of wise and good men are yet destined to brhig
to light.
at Salem end. In 1798, $120 were house in the south-west district. In
granted to the north district, provided 1822, district No. 10 was formed, and
the district will build a good brick $525 granted for a house. Since that
school-house, and supply what it may period, three new districts have been
cost more. In 1804, $150 were established, and a large proportion of
granted to build a school-house in the the houses have been rebuilt, in a
north-west ward. In 1811, $600 for greatly improved style, both as re-
a house in the E. district. In 1812, gards convenience and health ; wood
$400 for a house in the south-east being preferred to brick, after a due
district. The year following, $500 trial of both materials.
for a house in the W. district, twen- * The S. ward contained eighty-
ty-six by twenty-eight feet. In 1814, two scholars ; the south-west, sixty-
$550 for a house in the S. dis- one ; west, fifty-one ; south-east, fifty-
trict. In 1816, $600 for a house in two ; new ward, forty-five ; north-
the centre; and the E. district, was west, eighty-four; centre, ninety-
divided. In 1817, $525 for a house seven; north, 53 ; east, ninety-three.
at Salem eud. In 1818, $470 for a

education.

79

The foUowmg is an imperfect hst, derived chiefly from the Rec
ords of the town, of the individuals employed, for one or more
years, as schoolmasters m Framingham, during the 18th century:

1706. Joshua Hemenway.
1713. Thomas Drury. ¦
1713. Ebenezer Harrington.
1715. Edward Goddard.
1715. Abraham Cozzens.
1720. Kobert Pepper.
1725. James Stone, H. U. 1724
1726-7. J. Bridgham, H. U. 1726.
] 730. P. Hemenway, H. U. 1730.
1732. S. Kendall, H. U. 1731.
1733. J. Swift, Jr., H. U. 1733.
1736. Josh. Eaton, H. U. 1735.
1739. Ch. Gleason, H. U. 1738.
1740. J. Buckminster, H. U. 1739
1752.  Webb.

1757. Dr.  Sparhawk.
1759. John Haven, H. U. 1757.
1769 ? James Parker.
1774. Dr. Samuel Cooley.
1776. Joseph Nichols.
1780.? John Jones.
1780.  Man.
1789. Daniel Stone, Jr.
J. Maynard, H. Coll. 1775.
" John Trowbridge.
1790. Samuel Bullard.
1791. Micah Stone.
" Hiram Walker.
1794. John Gleason.
1798. Eli Bullard, Y. C. 1787.*

The foUowing table exhibits the annual town grants for schools,
at different periods.

1713. -

- ^10

1760. -

- ^40

1825. -

- $1100

1714. - -

25

1765. -

65

1834. -

1300

1716. -

15

1768. -

- 75

1835. -

- 1500

1720. - -

30

1793. -

80

1837. -

1800

1736. -

45

1799. -

- $500 1

1840. -

- 2000

1741. - -

70

1801. -

600

1842. -

2200

1746. -

- 140

1805. -

- 700

1844. -

- 2500

1756. - -

30

1814. -

900

FRAMINGHAM ACADEMY.

This Institution, which, for more than half a century, has
maintained a flourishing existence, contributing largely to the
inteUigence and prosperity of the town, deserves a respectful no
tice in a History of Framingham.
It had its origin in 1792 ; early in which year, the " proprie-

* In addition to the above, tradi
tion affords the names of Jonas Clark,
David Sanger, George and Ephraim
Stimson, and Isaac Clark, the last in
1793, Elisha Frost, 1794.
t In addition to the above, from

the year 1798 to 1824, the town an
nually granted the interest on $1,000
in aid of the Academy, which sum
ought properly to be considered a
part of its annual grant for schools.

go CIVIL HISTOET.
tors of the brick school house " organized a society, whose object
was defined, " to disseminate piety, vh-tue and useful knowledge ;"
the number of its members was hmited to 25.* The character of
the enterprise is indicated by the foUowing regulations hi then-
first by-laws, providmg that " no person shaU be admitted as pre
ceptor in the school, unless he has received a coUegiate education,
and been endowed with a degree of Bachelor of Arts m some Uni
versity ; " and that every branch of useful science may be taught,
" a primary regard being had to the mitiation of youth uito the prin
ciples of piety and vntue."
The proprietors proceeded, at once, to the construction of a
brick school house, with two stories, which was completed at a
charge of £176.9.6. ; and the school was opened Nov. 27, 1792,
under the instruction of Mr. James Hawley, afterwards Tutor at
Harvard CoUege. The school conthiued m a prosperous state ;
and received m 1798, a grant of the mterest on $1000 from the
town, which was annually granted untU 1824. f" March 1, 1799,
the General Court granted the petitioners therefor, an act of In
corporation, as the Framingham Academy, providmg for a body
of Trustees, m number, not to exceed nine, nor to be less than
seven. The hberahty of the legislature provided, in addition, " a,
grant of a tract equal to the half of a township, six nules square,
of any of the unappropriated lands withhi either of the Counties of
Lincoln, Hancock, or Washhigton, excepting the lands on the' Pe
nobscot river." This tract was sold in 1803, to Messrs. Jonathan
Maynard and Samuel Weed, and the proceeds constituted a fund,
the interest of which was applied in aid of the Institution.
The Academy, for a long series of years, has been conducted
by a succession of educated teachers, with variable but general
success, attractuig many pupils from distant places, and maintaining
* The names of the first proprietors t The terms of the grant were ; —
were, David Kellogg, Jona. Hale, " Granted $1,000 to support the
David Brewer, Simon Edgell, Elijah Academy school, or the interest of
Stone, Peter Clayes, Ezra Haven, the same to be paid annually, provid-
Joseph Bennet, Matthias Bent, Jr., ed it will exempt them from keeping
John Trowbridge, Jr., Samuel Frost, a grammar school, and the Legisla-
Jr., Jona. Rugg, John Fisk, Ebenezer ture will make a grant of half a
Eaton, Thomas Buckminster, Jona. township at the eastward." In 1824,
Maynard, Elisha Frost, Barzillai Ban- the illegality of the grant caused it
ister, Lawson Buckminster, and Law- to be withdrawn, but " no censure was
son Nurse. Sam. Ballard and Andrew cast on the trustees or preceptor."
Brown were afterwards admitted.

FRAMINGHAM ACADEMY.

81

a respectable rank among the kindred semmaries, which have
since been so largely multiphed in the Commonwealth. With
competent instructers, it has prepared many young men for our
CoUeges. In 1826, John Trowbridge, Esq. devised, by wiU, a
legacy of $500 to the Trustees, the interest of which has been
since apphed, agreeably to the provisions of the donor, in aid of
young men of this town preparing for College. In 1838, at the
decease of Mr. Micah Stone, a gentleman whose high character
for probity and enterprise, won the confidence and esteem, as his
various acts of hberahty, entitle his name to the enduring grati
tude of this community, a legacy of $3,000 was received by the
Trustees. The interest of this sum was to be apphed to the re
duction of the charge of tuition, to pupUs belonging to the town,
with the proviso, that it should not be reduced to a less charge
than three doUars per quarter. . The year preceding, (1837), the
Trustees, at a cost of about $3,000, replaced the old school house
by a new and more commodious structure of stone. The various
benefits derived to the inhabitants of the town, from a seminary so
early founded, and by its hberal provisions rendered accessible to
aU who have desired its privU^es, are beyond computation. With
out courting an ephemeral popularity, it has pursued its steady
course of beneficence for more than half a century, numbering
among its alumni, names which have repaid its cherishing care by
hves of honorable distinction, and adding largely to the general
inteUigence and cultivation of this community.
The names of the Trustees, from the incorporation of the Acad
emy to the present tune, we present below : the first column of
years indicating the date of their accession, and the second (as
far as known) of then retnement or decease, respectively.

Hon. Artemas Ward, Jr.,
Eev. David Kellogg, D.D.
Rev. Josiah Bridge,
Rev. Jacob Bigelow, -
Hon. Jona. Maynard,
Peter Clayes, Esq., -
Maj. Jona. Hale, -
Col. David Brewer,
Capt. Samuel Frost,
Rev. Samuel KendaU, D.D
Eli Bullard, Esq.,

1799

to

1825

1799

to

1825

1799

to

1802

1799

to

1803

1799

to

1803

1799

to

1804

1799

to

1802

1799

to

1822

1799

to

1810

1802

to

unk.

1802 to unk.

82

CIVIL HISTORY.

Eev. A«a Packard,
Dr. Tapley Wythe,
Col. John Trowbridge,
Jeremy Stimpson, Esq.,
Maj. Benjamin Wheeler,
Rev. Ralph Sanger,
Rev. Joseph Field, D.D.,
Hon. Josiah Adams,
Hon. Rufus Hosmer, -
Eev. Rufus Hurlburt,
Eufus Brewer, Esq., -
Eev. John B. Wight,
Isaac Fisk, Esq.,
Col. Moses Edgell,
Hon. Abner Wheeler,
Eev. Artemas B. Muzzey.
Eev. Charles Train, -
Eev. George Chapman,
Eev. William Barry, -
Eev. David Brigham,
Hon. Samuel Greele, -
Dr. Simon Whitney,
Eev. Increase N. Tarbox,

18031803180418101813
1814 1820 182018211822182418241825 1825
1828 1830 183218331836 1837
1844 1845 1847

to 1820
to 1812
to 1824
to 1820

to 1824
to 1825
to 1832
to 1844
to 1837
to 1830

to 1843
to 1833
to 1834
to 1839

The successive Treasurers of tha Board, have been — Peter
Clayes, Esq., Col. John Trowbridge, Rufus Brewer, Esq., and

Col.

Moses EdgeU.

The foUowing presents a list, nearly complete, of those employed
as Preceptors of the Academy, since its institution :

1792.1793. 1795.1798. 1800.1806.
1806. 1807.1808.1810. 1811.
1813. 1814. 1815. 1816.1818.

James Hawley, a graduate of
John Park, "

Eli Bullard,

(t

Joseph Emerson,
Samuel Weed,

«

B. H. Tower,

((

William T. Torrey,
John Brewer,

ct

Charles Train,

cc

John Cotton,

;(

George Morey,
Mason Fisher,

Aaron Prescott,

it

George Otis,

(C

Augustus Whiting,
George R. Noyes,

H. C, 1792
D. C, 1791
Y. C, 1787
H. C, 1798
H. C, 1800
H. C, 1806
H. C, 1806
H. C, 1804
H. C, 1805
H. C, 1808
H. C, 1811
H. C, 1813
H. C, 1814
H. C, 1815
H. C, 1816
H. C, 1818

FRAMINGHAM ACADEMY

1819. Walter E. Johnson, a graduate of
1820. Enos Stewart, "
1821. John M. Cheney, "
George Folsom, "
Alfred W. Pike, "
Omen S. Keith, "
David W. Fisk, "
Duncan Bradford, "
Barzillai Frost, "
Jacob Caldwell, "
Eufus King, "
Charles W. Goodnow, "
Marshall Conant, A. M.,
Thomas Eussell, "
John A. Hastings, "

H. C,
H. C,
H. C,
H. C,
D. C,
H. C,
B. U.,
H. C,
H. C,
H. C,
H. C,
A. C,

83
1819
18201821 1822
1815 1826
18251824 183018281838
1838

H. C, 1845
H. C, 1846

We sulyoin, in a note, some memoranda extracted from the
Records of the Trustees, which may be worthy of preservation.*

* The assessments upon the origin
al proprietors, (at three several times),
amounted to over $20 for each pro
prietor. July, 1794, £3.7.11, were
received from the sale of tickets for
the exhibition.
Dec. 29, 1794, voted that balls shall
not be held in the school-house, dur
ing the existence of the constitution
this day adopted.
May 23, 1795. Chose a committee
to let the Hall to the Free-masons
for one year.
Oct. 5, 1795. The thanks of the
trustees were voted to Joseph Park,
for the donation of a pair of globes.
1796. The charge of tuition was
Is. per week.
Jan. 1798. A committee was
chosen to petition for an act of incor
poration. Dec. 3, 1798. Voted, that the
singers have the use of the hall, gra
tis, for six weeks.
1804. Voted to employ a Precep
tress, to teach immediately after 'the
Summer vacation, with a grant not
exceeding $100; the tuition to be
twelve and a half cents per week.
1808. A vote of thanks to Jona.
Maynard for twenty ornamental
trees. 1810. An amount subscribed for
a bell was put at interest, until able
to purchase.

1811, May 8. Notice was given
that the Rev. Saml. Kendall, D.D.
would deliver an address to the stu
dents, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
1822. Voted to build a house for
the Preceptor. [This refers to the
so-called boarding-house adjoining
the Academy, which was built at a
charge of about $3,500.]
1824. A committee was appointed
to purchase a bell ; authority was
also given to build a cupola for the
same. 1837. Abner Wheeler, Josiah Ad
ams, and Moses Edgell, Esqs., were
appointed the Building Committee,
to superintend the construction of
the new school-house.
In 1794, the amount accruing from
the charges of tuition, probably for
the year, was £100.18.6. In 1810,
the emoluments of the Instructer
were about $500 per annum. Of
late years, with variations, they have
averaged near $700 annually. No
means exist of determining the aggre
gate number of pupils who have en
joyed the benefits of this seminary.
For many years past, the average
number of scholars has been about
fifty ; some terms exceeding eighty,
and others falling as low as forty.
Several hundred dollars have been
expended, within a few years, for the
purchase of apparatus.

84

CIVIL HISTOKY.

GEADUATBS.
The foUowing individuals, natives of Frammgham or residents
m the town durmg their CoUegiate course, have graduated at the
various CoUeges.*
Phinehas Hemenway,
David Goddard,
Elias Haven,
John Swift,
Nathan Haven,
Joseph Buckminster,
Amariah Frost,
John Mellen, -
John Wilson,
Ebenezer Winchester,
Samuel Haven,
Jason Haven, -
Moses Hemenway, -
John Haven,
Eliab Stone,
Moses Adams, -
John Eeed,
Solomon Eeed,
Samuel Reed,
Jonathan Maynard,
Moses Haven,
Timothy Eeed,
Jacob Haven,
Joseph Bixby, -
Daniel Stone,
John B. Fisk, -
William Ballard,
Moses Madison Fisk,
Jflhn Brewer,
Jones Buckrmnster,
William Haven,
John L. Parkhurst,
Dana Cloyes,
Joseph Bennet,
Jeremy Parkhurst, -
Edward Frost, -
Increase Sumner Wheeler
John T. Kittredge,

. H. Coll.

1730

U

1731

(C

1733

il

1733

ii

1737

t(

1739

cc

1740

(C

1741

li

1741

66

1744

(C

1749

((

1754

((

1755

ct

1757

(C

1758

(6

1771

- y. Coll.

1772

((

1775

(t

1777

H. CoU

1775

((

1782

D. "

1782

- H. «

1785

(6

1791

U

1791

D. "

1798

- H. "

1799

D. "

1802

- H. "

1804

((

1804

- B. "

1809

6(

1812

- Mid. «

1815

H. "

1818

- Y. "

1819

H. "

1822

tt

1826

A."

1828

* In the table, H. stands for Har
vard (College); B.for Brown; Y. for
Yale ; D, for Dartmouth ; A. for Am

herst ; Mid. for Middleboro'
Williams'.

W. for

GRADUATES.

Joshua Trowbridge Eaton,

- Y. Coll. 1830

Peter Parker, -

(4 I

1831

Abner B. Wheeler, -

¦ H. '

1831

Arthur Savage Train,

B. '

1833

William Jones Buckminster,

- H. '

1835

Edward Stone, -

B. '

1835

Edward Brewer,

- H. '

1836

Oliver J. Fisk, -

B. '

1837

Charles E. Train,

" '

1837

Charles P. Johnson,

A. '

1839

James W. Brown, -

- W.'

1840

Benjamin A. Edwards,

B. '

1841

Eobert Gordon,

"¦ H. '

1843

Eufus Franklin Brewer, -

tt t

1845

Cornaris Esty,

. Y. '

1845

85

PROFESSIONAL MEN.
Physicians. — The earhest regular Physician known in this
town, was Dr. Bezaleel Rice, who probably practiced from about
1720, and remained in practice here untU 1740, if not later.*
A Dr. Nichols is noticed upon the Records, about 1740.
Dr. John MeUen was in practice here, and employed by the
town, in 1748 ; but nothing more is known of him.
Dr. Ebenezer Hemenway, who hved on the Southborough road,
was for many years in practice, commencing in 1750, and contin
uing as late as 1777.
Jeremiah Pike, noted as a bone-setter, was here in 1750 ; he
removed (probably to Rutland) about 1780.
Dr. Richard Perkins, H. C, 1748, a native of Bridgewater, and
brother to the wife of the Rev. Mr, Bridge, was in town in 1758 ;
he remained but a short time.
Dr. El^ah Stone, who possessed a large share of the practice of
the town, began probably about 1766, and deceased in 1804,
aged 68.
Dr. John B. Kittredge came to Framingham about 1791, and
has remained since in the practice of his profession, in this and

* John Page was in this town an.
1712, and soon after removed to Sut
ton, where he deceased about 1731,
and was entitled " Physician." A
Dr. Wilson practiced here about 80
years since, and was probably Dr.

John Wilson, of Hopkinton, or Sher
burne. Dr. Robie, of Sudbury, and
Dr. Sparhawk, of Natick, also ex
tended their practice within the lim
its of Framingham.

86 CIVIL HISTORY.
the neighbormg towns, possessmg an esthnation and confidence,
strengthened by a successful professional career of more than half
a century. Dr. Thnothy Merriam, a native of Concord, Mass., began prac
tice here, near the same time as the precedhig, and deceased
Sept. 17, 1835, aged 76.
Dr. Simon Whitney, H. C, 1818, estabhshed hunself m the
town about 1822, and has remained to this day, m extensive and
successful practice. LAWYERS.
For many years after the settlement of the town, no regular
representative of the legal profession existed withm its borders.
The common exigencies of the community, hi the preparation of
wUls, conveyances, &c., were sufficiently provided for by the
clergymen and justices of the town.*
The first professional lawyer established here was Eh BuUard,
Esq., a graduate at Yale CoUege, who became an iahabitant of
Framingham about the year 1791, and deceased in 1824. Josiah
Adams, Esq., who studied law with Tho. Heald, Esq. of Concord,
was admitted to the bar in June, 1807, and continues to this day
in professional practice. WiUiam Bucknunster, Lawson Kingsbu
ry, Omen S. Keith,t and Charles R. Train, Esquires, have res
pectively occupied offices in this town ; the last named gentleman
only, remahiing in regular practice.

INDIAN, FRENCH, AND REVOLUTIONARY WARS.
But httle information is preserved to us, iUustrating the dan
gers, the defences, and the mUitary movements of this town, dur-
* Mr. Swift's handwriting is gen- Esq., of Framingham ; became, in
erally found in ancient wills. Ed- 1833, an associate in practice of the
ward Goddard, Joshua Hemenway, latter, and remained in town but a
Tho. Drury, and the two Col. Buck- few years, when he transferred his
minsters, were all serviceable to the ofiice to Boston. He died at Brook-
town as conveyancers. Mr. Bridge lyn, N. Y., March, 1847; and his
also contributed his aid, as similar remains were interred at Cambridge.
occasions arose. He was greatly esteemed for his liber-
t Mr. Keith read law with the Hon. ality of mind, his warm affections,
R. Hosmer, of Stow, and J. Adams, and unbending integrity.

WARS. 87
ing the troubles with the Indians, which at various times occurred
after its incorporation. A tradition exists, that a fort was con
structed by the first Col. Buckminster. If this account is to be
rehed upon, it was erected probably in the neighborhood of his
own farm, which was subsequently the Brinley farm. Of its lo
cality and history, nothing is known. From the same source we
derive the information, that there were garrisoned houses in vari
ous parts of the town.* These are probably referred to in the
foUowing vote of the town.
AprU 3, 1710. " Voted £ 10 to raise a stock of ammunition,
to be kept in the foui- several places in the town."
March 24, 1711-2. Voted to procure an addition to our
stock of ammunition : — to John Town, £ 1 ; to Jonathan Rice,
£ 7.10sh. ; and for the town stock, £ 4.f
A company of troopers, commanded by Capt. Isaac Clark, was
early estabhshed m Frammgham ; about 30 of whom were inhab
itants of the town. This company was in service about three
weeks in the year 1725. A few years earher, in 1722, we find
the muster-roll of a company under the command of Col. Buck
minster, who served from August to November of that year, and
also the roU of the so called " Rutland Scout," commanded by
Serg. Thomas Buckminster, who served from July 25 to August
26th.t This period must have been one of general alarm in aU our
towns. Tradition faintly shadows the scene, in its relations of
* Aged persons state that there was of powder and ammunition, to see
a garrison at Mr. Charles Clark's, whether the same be duly preserved,
near the school house No. 2 ; one also and whether it needs to be changed.
at Salem end. There were probably Feb. 28, 1788, the town stock con-
still others. sisted of nine fire-arms, 150 wt. pow-
t March 8, 1715-6. The powder der, 381 wt. balls, 275 flints.
and shot of the town stock were In 1800, the town accepted the re-
weighed by the selectmen. The port of a committee, recommending
weight of the barrel, bag and powder that the ammunition be kept in the
was 120 lbs. The weight of the bul- meeting house. In 1805, a committee
lets, flints, and bags to put them in, was chosen to build a Magazine. As
150 lbs. June 15, 1719, Capt. Drury the practice of warming churches is
and Ens. Bridges were appointed to of recent date, their security in for-
take charge of the town's ammuni- mer times, as places of deposite, will
tion, and have it brought and secured be understood.
in the vault, over the body of seats, t The names of the men who serv-
in the meetinghouse; and Edward ed in these companies, as also of
Goddard to procure a lock for the others who served during the French
vault. May 28, 1733, voted that and Revolutionary wars, wilt be
Messrs. Tho. Stone and Tho. Winch found in the Appendix.
be desired to view the town stock

88

CIVIL HISTORY.

individual exposure in the field, and of midnight assaults upon
the Ul-protected garrisons, where afiFrighted neighborhoods sought
a precarious shelter. Our town records fail of handing down any
distinct memorials of the sufferings and perils of the early settlers
in this township. The relations of the aged, though involved
sometimes in uncertainty, must therefore possess a high degree of
interest, in the absence of documentary information.*

* Of the general insecurity of the
period to which we refer above, the
accounts handed down by the aged,
leave no doubt. Men were obliged
to take with them their arms into the
field, and neighbtirs united in labor,
for greater security. Women could
safely go into the barn-yards at milk
ing, only with the presence of their
husbands. An aged woman of this
town heard, from her grandmother,
an account of this practice ; the lat
ter adding, that her husband's pres
ence was, after all, of no great ser
vice ; for instead of watching for In
dians, he would throw himself upon
his back, and sing loud enough to be
heard through the neighborhood.
An aged inhabitant of this town re
lates an instance of narrow escape
from death, on a like occasion, which
occurred to his grandmother. Having
gone alone to the yard to milk, about
two hours before sunset, she carefully
looked around to see if there were
Indians in the neighborhood. Sup
posing herself secure, she proceeded
to her work, and while in the act of
milking, an Indian, (who, as was
their custom, had disguised himself
with brakes, and crawled along upon
his belly), suddenly struck her in the
back with a knife. She instantly
sprung, and by the efiFort twitched
the knife from the Indian's grasp ;
and before he could rise, had ad
vanced so far, that she succeeded in
reaching the house, with the knife in
her back. An alarm was immediate.
ly given, by three successive dis
charges of a musket, which soon
brought a reinforcement from the
neighborhood of what is now called
the Silk Farm, where was a garrison
well provided with powerful dogs
and arms. On pursuing, however,
they found no traces of the Indian.
The woman survived her injury.

From the same source, we learn
that there was a, garrison-house about
midway between the houses of the
late Col. Brewer and the late Mr.
Peter Parker, on the N. side of the
road ; the cellar hole having been
filled by Mr. John Parker, now liv
ing. 'The garrison house was en
closed by long close-set pickets, with
a gate on wooden hinges. On a dark
night, when the families were all
within the garrison, two men having
been stationed in the watch-box at
the gable end, the dogs, (of which
the largest, most savage, and quick-
scented, were selected), began to
show signs of uneasiness. The gar
rison was aroused, and guns were
fired in the direction of the gate.
The alarm soon ceased ; and the fol
lowing morning, blood was discover.
ed near the gate, and tracked across
the swale of land in the direction of
the Badger house, where it disap
peared. As an illustration of the stealthi-
ness with which an Indian could ap-
proach his victim, we have heard re
lated the following. An Indian, in
time of peace, was boasting to one of
our settlers, that he could touch him
while at work in the field, without
his knowledge. The latter promised
him a sum of money upon his doing
it. A few days only elapsed, and the
man was startled at his work by find
ing himself suddenly seized by the
heel; and, on turning, he met the
face of the Indian, demanding his
reward. Mr. Uriah Rice, now in his 90th
year, distinctly remembers to have
seen Indians, rapidly crossing a
meadow, where he had wandered
while a boy. He also relates, that
Capt. John Butler, of this town, had,
during the French war, made himself
obnoxious to the Indians, three of

WARS. 89

FRENCH WAR.

Of the extent to which this town participated in the French
war, we are able to afford but httle information beyond the mus
ter-rolls to be found in the Appendix to this history. John Nixon,
who afterwards distinguished himself in the service of the Revo
lution, his brother Thomas, and Josiah Stone, held the post of
Captain in the expedition to Crown Pohit, in 1755. Several
subordinate officers and privates, from Framingham, were also
engaged on the same occasion. Colonel Buckminster was at this
period in commission, and his name appears in the supply of re
inforcements for the army. Several individuals lost their lives in
the service of their country, during this war, whose names, as far
as known, wUl afterwards appear.
WAR OF THE REVOLUTION.
The uihabitants of this town early espoused and vigorously
maintained, the common cause of the country, in the trying
events which preceded and accompanied the war of the Revolu
tion. The passage of the stamp act led to the following instructions
to Joseph Buckminster, Esq., representative for the town in the
General Court.
Oct. 21, 1765. We instruct you to promote and readily join in,
such dutiful remonstrances and humble petitions to the King and Parlia
ment, as have a direct tendency to obtain a repeal of the Stamp Act.
We further instruct you, that you do not give your assent to any Act
of Assembly, that shall imply the willingness of your constituents, to
submit to any taxes that are imposed, in any other way, than by the
Great and General Court of this Province, according to the institution
of this Government.
We further add, that you take care that money raised in this Time
of Distress and Trouble, may not be used to any other purpose, than
whom came into the town, inquiring ing the last century, a family are
for him, with the purpose of reveng- said to have lived at the ledge of
ing some former injury. Information rocks, lately quarried by Col. Jonas
was given to Capt. Butler, which Clayes. A natural recess, formed
enabled him to secure his safety. by overhanging rocks, was their
But few Indians have been known dwelling place. Individuals have
residents within the town, since its been sometimes employed in the ser-
incorporation. For some years, dur- vice of families.

8

*

90 CIVIL HISTORY.
what is intended by the Act for supplying the Treasury ; and as to
other Affairs that shall come under consideration, we submU to your
wisdom and prudence.
Sept. 26, 1768. Mr. Thomas Temple was chosen to jom the
committee, in convention with others, at FanueU HaU, hi Boston,
to consult upon such measures as may be for the safety of the
Province. March 1, 1773. A committee, consisting of Dea. Wm. Brown,
Maj. John Farrar, Jos. Bucknunster, Esq., Dr. Eben. Hemen
way, Joseph Nichols, Josiah Stone, and Mr. Eben. MarshaU, ^as
appomted, to take into consideration a letter from the Boston
committee ; who, on the 15th of the same month, presented their
report, (which was unanimously accepted), asserthig the privi
leges of the Colonies, and concluding hi the foUowing language :
" From all which it appears our absolute duty to defend by every
constitutional measure, our dear privileges purchased with so much
blood and treasure. Let us prudently endeavour to preserve our char
acter as freemen and not lose that of good and loyal subjects. Let us
jointly labour after (and Heaven grant we may obtain) that magnanim- •
ity of soul, by which we may be enabled to resist injuries, and let the
world know, that we are not governed by feud and faction."
Jan. 25, 1774. The town resolved, "That we ourselves, or
any for or under us, wUl not buy any teas subject to a duty, nor
knowingly trade with any merchant or country trader, that deals
in that detestable commodity. And since such means and methods
are used to destroy our privUeges, which were purchased by the
dearest blood of our ancestors, those that stand foremost in a
proper defence of our privUeges, shaU have our greatest regard ;
and if any shall be so regardless of our political preservation, and
that of posterity, as to endeavor to counteract our determination,
we wUl treat them in the manner their conduct deserves."
May 18, 1774. The town chose a committee of correspon
dence ; viz. Joseph Haven, Esq., Josiah Stone, Dea. Wm. Brown,
Mr. Eben. MarshaU, Lt. David Haven, Jos. Buckminster, Esq.,
and Maj. John Farrar.
June 27. The town met on notice, " the fuUest and most gen
eral ever known m this town on any civil occasion; when the
meetmg was opened by solemn prayer for divine direction, and
after readmg some letters and other papers, the committee of

WAR OF THE REVOLUTION. 91
correspondence presented the following covenant, and the same
was read distinctly several times, and considered, and very large
ly debated several hours ; after which the question was put,
whether the town do accept the said covenant as it now stands ;
and it passed in the affirmative, almost unanimously." *
Sept. 9. Capt. Josiah Stone, Joseph Haven, Esq., and Dea.
Wm. Brown, were chosen delegates to the Provincial Congress,
to assemble at Concord in October. Voted, that the selectmen be
directed to procure and purchase, at the town's expense, five bar
rels of powder, and 4 or 5 cwt. of buUets or lead.
Sept. 30. The town voted to instruct their representative,
Capt. Josiah Stone, "to adhere firmly to the charter of the
Province, and not consent to any act that can possibly be con
strued into an acknowledgement of the vahdity of the act of the
British Parhament, for altering the government of the Massachu
setts. Bay; more especiaUy to acknowledge the Hon. Board of
CounseUors, elected last May, by the General Court, as the only
rightful and constitutional CouncU of the Province."
The town at the same time ordered the purchase of 20 fire
arms and field pieces; on the 3d Oct. the organization of two
mUitia companies, besides the troop ; and a resolve was passed
the 8th Nov., " that aU public monies, belonghig to the Province,
shaU be paid to the Receiver General appointed by the Congress."
Jan. 2, 1775. Voted that a contribution be made to the town
of Boston under their present distress. Capt. Josiah Stone, and
Dea. Wm. Brown were chosen delegates to the Congress, and a
company of minute men was ordered to be formed, according to
the advice of the Provincial Congress.
1775. Raised a Province tax of £ 100.
May 6, 1776. The first caU of a town meeting " in the name
of the Government and People of the Massachusetts Bay." f
July 1, 1776. Granted £ 7 per man, for aU that wUl volunta
rily enhst themselves into the continental ser^ce.
* It is to be regretted that this Similar revolutions in other coun-
paper was not placed upon record. tries, have introduced radical altera-
t It is worthy of remark, that this tions in the civil and social institu-
was- the sole change caused by the tions of the community. The Ameri-
revolution, in the municipal organi- can revolution introduced no exten-
zation and managementof our towns, sive organic change; the elements
the meetings having been summoned of the newly constituted government
as above, instead of "in his Majesty's having existed previously.
name," as was before the practice.

92 CIVIL HISTORY.
July 8, 1776. Voted, that Lt. Wm. Maynard be employed to
purchase 10 good fire arms, and Mr. John Pratt to purchase 20
blankets. A company marched with Capt. EdgeU to Ticonderoga.
March, 1777. Chose a committee to engage men for the ser
vice, on any terms. A bounty was granted of £ 30 to every
soldier who enlisted for 3 years, (and in Sept. £ 40 for the same
service). The treasurer was authorized to hire the sum of £ 1000.
June 23, 1777. Voted, that Maj. John Trowbridge inspect
any that shaU be thought inimical to the U. S. of America.
March, 1778. A committee was appointed to provide clothing
for the soldiers in the Continental Army from this town.
May, 1778. A requisition was made upon the town for 10
men, — 8 to fortify North River.
June 5, 1778. The town voted upon the proposed Constitu
tion or form of govemment. Yeas 5. Nays 77.
June 18, 1779. A requisition was received for 9 men to
complete the town's quota. (The famihes of those in service
were at this period supplied by a committee of the town).
June 18, 1779. The town secured the services of 6 French
men as substitutes.
Aug. 9, 1779. Capt. Benj. Edwards and Josiah Stone, Esq.,
were chosen delegates to the convention at Cambridge.
Aug. 9, 1779. Voted, to approve the resolve of the conven
tion at Concord, to regulate prices, &c., and that a committee of
10 men be chosen to state the prices of labour, country produce,
manufactures, inn holders, &c.
Mr. Dan. Sanger and Capt. Shnon Edgel were chosen dele
gates to the convention at Concord, in Oct.
June 5, 1780. The town acted on the BUl of Rights. Ac
cepted the 1st and 2d Articles by a vote of 107 to 8 ; the 3d
Article by 113 to 48. The others were also accepted, tiU the
Article on Representation, which was thought unequal, and as t»
qualifications for voters, exceptionable. Voted, to choose a com
mittee to prepare an amendment.
Dec. 27, 1780. Granted £ 35.000 to purchase the beef now
caUed for.
The town being called upon to rai^e 20 men, for 3 years or
during the war, granted £ 50.000 to hire them.

WAR OF THE REVOLUTION. 93
Nov. 12, 1781. The town agreed with Capt. Jona. Maynard,
to supply hun with $ 150 for each man, and $ 100 m one year
and $ 50 to be paid in two years ; and he engages to procure the
men for that money. (The town had been fined for not ftimish-
ing its quota.)
We have preferred not to interrupt the order of the preceding
extracts from the Town Records, to notice the particulai- events
of the war in which the citizens of this town participated. In
reference to these, it may be remarked, that when the tidings of
the advance of the British on Concord, reached this town, the
inhabitants hastened at once to the scene of action.* On this oc
casion. Cols. John and Thomas Nixon had the command of the
First Regiment of Massachusetts MUitia, and acquitted them
selves with much honor.
The part taken by the citizens of Framingham in the battle of
Bunker HUl, was highly creditable to their bravery and patriot
ism. Among the officers present, or in command, were the two
Col. Nixons, Col. WiUiam Buckminster, and Col. Jona. Brewer ;
and the late Hon. Needham Maynard acted as aid to General
Warren ; all of whom were natives of this town, and nearly aU
received wounds in the bloody contest.f Col. Nixon was stationed
* Mr. Ezekiel How informed the + Col. Buckminster received a ball
author that he and his neighbor Benj. through his shoulder, and Colonel
Berry, ran on foot the entire distance Brewer was wounded through the
to Concord, (near 12 miles), in two lower part of his arm. Col. John
hours. The first object that struck Nixon was severely wounded, and
him, on his arrival, was a British reg- was afterwards commissioned, on ac-
ular weltering in blood. It being his count of his bravery and experience
first experience of the horrors of war, in the French war, as a Brigadier
he was so shocked that he almost General. Lt. Jona. Maynard was in
fainted. "But," he added, "they the engagement; and his brother
pushed me along, and a few hours William, an officer, received a bullet
afterward, I could see men dying in his hip, which he bore with him to
around me with as much indifference his grave. John Maynard, acting
as if they were sheep." Noah Eaton, ensign, brother of Needham, was dis-
2d, and his brother Jonas, were at covered by the latter, wounded and
Lexington. The former, having dis- unable to walk, who happily succeed-
charged his piece, retired behind a ed in carrying him safely to Cam-
knoll to reload, where he suddenly bridge. The Hon. Needham May-
encountered a British regular, with a nard, to whom we are indebted for
loaded gun. Noah presented his emp- many particulars of this battle, was
ty musket, threatening to kill the present at the last celebration of that
soldier; when the latter surrendered, event in 1843; about which time, he
returned with his captor to Framing- gave a minute account of the inci-
ham, and lived in his service. Dan- dents of the battle, in the presence of
iel Hemenway, it is said, was the several intelligent persons. Hisnar-
only man wounded from this town rative may be found printed in the
on that occasion. Boston Semi- Weekly Advertiser, Ju-

94 CiViL HISTORY.
on the Mystic side. Col. Brewer's regiment, numbering about
150 men, was in the open field during the greater part of the
engagement. In the subsequent engagements of the war, this town was duly
represented ; and not a few of its citizens lost then hves m their
country's service. The Records of the town enumerate various
instances in which the mihtia were caUed out, and in which their
services were generously remunerated.* The extent of the
charges and sacrifices, at this eventful period, borne by this town,
in common with others in the Commonwealth, must be left to con
jecture. The distress which pervaded the country, impoverished
by harassing and expensive campaigns, and the interruption of
regular industry, burthened with debts, and oppressed by a de
preciated and almost worthless currency, was a severer trial of
the patriotism and virtue of the people, than the threats of des
potic power, or the dangers of the battle field.f
shay's REBELLION.
Upon the occurrence of this outbreak against the civU authori
ty, the three companies of the town met, Jan. 15, 1787, to enlist
ly 4, 1846. We have already spoken 9. Those who went to Cambridge,
of the exploit of Peter Salem, who is with Capt. Holmes, to guard the
believed to have killed Maj. Pitcairn Convention prisoners, Apr., 1778.
in this battle. 10. Those that went with Capt.
* 1. The men who went to Cam- Edgell to R. I., June, 1778, 6 mos.
bridge, to man the lines, Jan. 29, 11. Those that went to Cambridge,
1776. July, 1778, 5 1-2 mos., to guard the
2. The men who went with Capts. prisoners.
Broad and Trowbridge, 3 mos. to the 12. Those that went with Maj.
Jersies, Nov. 30, 1776. Trowbridge, to R. I., when the gallant
3. The men who went with Col. attack was made on the enemy, and
Stone and Capt. Gleason to Provi- safe retreat, 6 weeks, Aug., 1778.
dence, from May to July, 1777. 13. Those that went with Sargt
4. The men who went to guard Abel Stone, to Providence, Oct.,
the stores at Sherburne, 1777. 1778, 3 mos. in service.
5. The men who went with Capt. To all the above, the town voted
Winch, to Ticinderoga, and the tak- bounties, " double 9 times their nom-
ing of Burgoyne, Aug., 1777, 4 mos. inal sum."
6. The men who went with Lt. t The extent of the depreciation
Drury, on the secret expedition to R. of the currency, in 1790, is indicated
I., Oct., 1777. in the following extract from the
7. The men who went with Lt. Journal of Dea. Tho. Buckminster :
Claflin, to Cambridge and elsewhere, " Dec. 3. Sold 2710 old continental
to guard the public stores. dollars, to Mr. Jonathan Wheeler,
8. Those who went with Lt. John Jr., of Grafton, for 2s. 9d. per hun-
Eames, 2d, 3 mos., from 1 Jan. 1778, dred. Total, £3 14 4 "
to R. I.

shay's REBELLION, &C. 95
men for 30 days. Volunteers in sufficient force tendered their
services, who rendezvoused at Weston on the 20th, and after more
than a month's service, reached home, on then- return, the 27th
of the foUowing month. This force was composed chiefly of
young men, the older remaming behind, ready for service if called
for. A body of the latter is said to have proceeded as far as
Worcester; but finding that the rebelhon had been effectively
subdued, soon returned.

ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY OF FRAMINGHAM.
MEETING HOUSES.
The first meeting house, as we have already noticed, was built
before the incorporation of the township, in 1698 or 9 ; but of its
size, construction or cost, no particulars remain to us. It proba
bly was finished but in part, as appears from the foUowing :
March 31, 1700-1. Voted, to gather £10 of money, by way
of rate, for the finishing of the meeting house ; and that Peter
Cloyes, Sen., John Death, Sen., and Jeremiah Pike, Sen., be a
committee to employ a carpenter, and lay out this money for the
best advantage.*
Sept. 8, 1700-1. Voted, That Mr. Jos. Buckmmster should
have hberty to set a pew, upon which side of the great doors he
pleased, in the meeting house ; also voted, that there should be a
table made and set in the meeting house, before the Deacon's
seats. Jan. 13, 1701-2. Chose to seat the meeting house, Jeremiah
Pike, Sen., John Death, Sen., John Haven, John Town, Sam.
* Oct. 3, 1705, an additional rate " towards the finishing of our meet-
of £10 was granted, "for the better ing house, and the payment of sun-
finishing of the House; and a still dry debts."
further grant of £15, Apr. 5, 1708,

96 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTOKY.
Wmch, Peter Cloyes, Sen., Tho. Walker, Josh. Hemenway, and
John How.
Voted, to leave to the Committee's discretion, to seat by age or
by rate.
Voted, to set up (for) Mr. Swift a pew.
Voted, that there shaU be a pew made for those men's wives
that sit at the table, at the N. corner of the meetmg house.*
March 6, 1709-10. Voted, that there shaU be a decent body
of seats set upon the meetmg house, with a hanging table before
the Deacon's seats.
Jan. 8, 1710-11. The Selectmen made arrangements with
Tho. Gleason, to repair damage done by the wind to the roof of
the meeting house. Expense £2.0.7.
March 24, 1711-2. Voted, that the Selectmen, &c., procure
from the Executors of Mr. Danforth's wUl, a title to the lands on
which our pubhque meeting house standeth, as it is referred (to)
in Mr. Buckminster's lease.
March 23, 1714. Voted, that Mr. Edward Goddard, Jona.
Rice, and Tho. Drury, be a committee to see if those persons that
have pews, will give liberty to have them removed, that so we
may have a decent body of seats set up in the body of the meet
ing house ; and to see about the confirmation of the land, given
* The distribution of the members laid before them." Also " declared
of the congregation, at this period, by the sign manual of the Inhabitants
was a measure demanding great pru- of Framingham, that the cutting off
dence and discretion. The action of of seats, or any seat, in the meeting
the committee was over-ruled in the house, and, also, the cutting of Holts
case of particular individuals, who through the walls of the aforesaid
were allowed, by special favor, to meeting house, either for doors or win-
build pews, or hold a particular seat. dows, or on what pretence soever,
Jno. Jaquish, 1702, was permitted to without license for the same, obtained
build a pew behind the men's seats, of the town ; and also the Building
on condition of taking care of the or enlarging of Ffews in the said meet-
meeting house for 7 years. Jeremi- ing house, without the said Town's
ah Pike had the same privilege, "pro- License, first for the same obtained,
vided he cuts a door to come into it, are disorders to be regulated by the
through the end of the meeting house, aforesaid committee." The commit-
and takes in two families more with tee were also empowered, on inspect-
him." In 1705, difficulties arose ing the house, " to take away all
about the seating new comers. March Pews or enlargements, for which
24, 1711-2, the town chose Thomas there appears no Grant upon record;
Pratt, Sen., Peter Cloyes, Simon and also to repair all breaches on the
Mellen, John Gleason, Phil. Pratt, walls of the meeting house, without
Jerem. Pike, and Sam. Stone, " to the town's license, either cut or bro-
regulate those disorders, in our pub- ken."
lique meeting house, which shall be

FIRST MEETING HOUSE.

97

by the Hon. Mr. Danforth, for the use of the town, for setting of
a meeting house, and for a burial place, and training place.
April 6, 1715. Voted, that the meeting house be enlarged 10
feet in breadth, on the back side ; and that the back part of the
house be removed. Granted for the same <£70.* Voted, that
Tho. Drury, Sen., Jona. Rice, Beiy. Bridges, John Whetney, and
Edward Goddard, be a committee to agree with Mr. John How
for the above repairs, accordingly.!
July 19, 1715. Maj. Jos. Buckminster, .John Stone, Jona.
Rice, Jos. Pratt, Moses Haven, Jeams Clayce, Dan. Mexer, John
Gleason, Jerem. Pike, were chosen the committee to seat the
meeting house.
Voted, that their rule for seating be, according to every man's
rate or proportion in the .£70 granted for the repairing of the
meeting house. J

* Thomas Stone entered his dis
sent to paying any part of the £70.
Mr. How. demanded £85 when the
work was completed, and in 1720,
sued the town for the recovery of his
full claim.
t The agreement with Mr. How is
recorded as follows : " to remove the
back part of the meeting house, with
the pulpit and the posts on each side
of the pulpit, ten foot backward ;
thereby making the house square ; to
place and put on a roof of the same
form and workmanship as the Marl
boro' meeting house, (fee. ; to inclose
the sides and ends of the ten foot
breadth, with good boards and clap
boards, the old stuff to be improved
as far as it will go ; to make and
place a good floor, a table and body
of seats below, &c. as in Sudbury
meeting house ; tonnake galleries and
gallery stairs, floors and seats, as the
town or their committee shall ap
point ; to make and place a good floor
of joists, for the vault overhead ; and
to line the same with a good floor of
planed boards under the joists ; to
whitewash the same ; to lathe, plas
ter, and v^hitffwash the walls ; to
provide glass to the value of 40 sh.,
in addition to what glass there al
ready is, &c ; and to make windows,
frames and casements for the same ;
to provide at his own cost all timber,
boards, shingles, nails, &c," — the
9

whole to be done " in every respect,
strong, substantial, and workman
like." Aug. 9, 1715, the town "vot
ed to have three doors to the meet
ing house, one at each end, and the
great doors in the foreside, and the
rest of the doors to be clapboarded
up ; that so the house may be kept
secure." Pews were allowed to be
built by individuals ; the required di
mensions, in general, being six feet
by four and a half or five.
t The committee were directed
"to have respect but to one single
poll in every man's rate, and that
rate and age be the two things ob
served only ; and, as for the dignity
of the seats, the table and the fore
seats are accounted to be the two
highest ; the front gallery is account
ed, in dignity, equal to the second
and third seats in the body of the
meeting house ; and the side gallery
is accounted equal to the fourth and
fifth seats in the body of the meet
ing house." Sept. 27th, the town
approved "the committee's work"
in the seating ; and as complaints
had been made, voted " that the dea
cons, viz. Dea. Rice and Dea. Hem
enway, are desired to take special
notice of all disorderly persons on
the Lord's day, that do not keep to
their own seats appointed for them,
but keep others out of their seats,
whereby the Sabbath is profaned ;

98 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.

SECOND MEETING HOUSE.

Feb. 3, 1724-5. At a meeting caUed " to determine upon a
place where, and the time when, to erect a new meeting house,"
. the meetmg was divided upon a motion to remove the place to the
centre ; "and there appeared a great majority who were for con
tinuing the place." " The question bemg put whether the town
desires to begin to buUd, the Summer now advancing, and to pro
ceed therein, so as to complete it in about three or four years, or
sooner ; it passed in the affirmative by a great majority ;" twenty-
five persons, chiefly from the N. and N.W. parts of the town,
entered their dissent against both votes.*
AprU 19, 1725. " Col. Buckminster and others, proposed to
have the exact centre of the town found, and to have the meetmg
house placed in the nearest convenient place thereto : " on which,
the vote being taken, it was declared in the negative. A pro
posal was then made by Col. Buckminster, " to set the meeting
house on the most accommodable place on the E. side of the great
hiU, which lies W. of the meeting house, &c. ; and that himself
would procure conveniency of land for a house and ways thereto,
on his land lying near the place ; " and the vote thereon was in
the negative.
Voted, that £100 be granted for and toward the buUding of a
new meeting house. (Nov. 29th, the sum of £100 Tvas added).
Chose Caleb Johnson, James Clayes, and John Gleason, to agree
with a workman, not being an inhabitant of the town, to buUd a
house, in length 60 feet, and in breadth 50 feet, the height to be
suitable to the length and breadth, and for one tier of gaUeries.f
and that they admonish for their mis- Sam. Frissel, Amos and John Par-
behavior in that respect." The house menter, Jonas Eaton, Uriah and Mat-
was newly seated in 1722. thias Clark, Tho. and Daniel Winch,
It may not be improper to observe Moses and Jerem. Pike, John Trow-
here, that during the period of the bridge, Jona. Jackson, Amos Wait,
Indian troubles, (as tradition informs Timo. Stearns, Isaac How.
us), it was customary to keep a sen- t Nov. 29, 1725, the committee,
try upon Bear hill, during the hours (oihers having been added), viz :
of public worship, to give alarm upon John Whitney, Samuel' How, Peter
the approach of Indians. Clayes, John Gleason, James Clayes,
* Their names were Jos. and Tho. Ichabod Hemenway, and Thomas
Buckminster, Abr. Belknap, Sen., Stone, agreed with Eph. Bigelow, of
Eben. Winchester, Ralph Hemen- HoUiston, to construct the frame of a
way, Edw. and James Wilson, Sam. house, 60 feet long, 50 feet broad," and
Frost, Tompson Woods, Eben. and 23 feet between the joints, the com-

SECOND MEETING HOUSE.

99

To give, in detail, the proceedings of the town, in relation to a
controversy which was protracted during a period of more than
eight years, would occupy a larger space than our hmits permit.
We shall accordingly condense in a note, the most important
particulars.*

mittee to provide the timber ; the
contractor to receive £120 bills of
credit. (The original is among the
papers in the County Clerk's office,
Boston). * May 17, 1725. The town hav
ing adjourned to view the place, vot
ed to have the house at the spot indi
cated by Col. Buckminster, if the N.
inhabitants will peaceably fall in ;
otherwise near the old house. No
result following this vote. Col. Buck
minster, (probably claiming by his
lease, or otherwise, the meeting house
land), commenced a cellar, and drew
timber upon the same ; and the town,
Nov. 29, voted to warn him by a com
mittee, to fill the cellar, and remove
the timber; and also authorized the
use of the pine trees, upon the same
land, for the meeting house. Apr. 4,
1726, a vote was passed, to place
the house on the S. side of the road
from the meeting house to Bear Hill,
" near opposife to a place called the
square." Col. Buckminster declared
" that the land was his, and his reso
lution to obstruct the setting of a meet
ing house there." May 16, 1726, the
last named place being thought by
some " too flat and moist, and also
so near the hill, that the shade of the
trees wouid darken it, and another
place being proposed and viewed by
the town, it was voted that the house
be erected there ; and that a commit
tee defend the town's title to the
land." May 30th, Col. Buckminster
proposed to place the house on the
E. side of the river, near to Joseph
Stone's. The N. inhabitants voted
in the affirmative, but the majority
in the negative ; and the town voted
that the bouse be placed round the
present meeting house, and to annul
all former votes, and to supply new
timber, in the room of that carried
away by Col. Bnckininster, unless
returned at or before the 2lst June.
July 4th, the town adjourned to view
another place ; voted to place the

house at the W. end, as near the old
house as may be.
July 25, Thomas Stone, Joseph
Haven, and John Jones, of Hopkin
ton, were appointed a committee to
sue those who had trespassed on the
meeting house timber, cutting, car
rying it off, and mutilating it. Dec.
12, proposals of agreement were pre
sented to the town, as follows,
viz: — "to have the town exactly
measuredi.and the true centre deter
mined, by a skilful surveyor and
chainmen, upon oath ; and that a
line be drawn from said centre to the
meeting house, and the new meeting
house be set up exactly half way be
tween," as near as the land shall per
mit, &c. This agreement being sat
isfactory, Jan. 25, 1726-7, Col. Wm.
Dudley was made choice of for sur
veyor, and Mr. James Brewer and
Deacon Fisk, of Sudbury, and Lieut.
Samuel Brigham and Ensign Zorob-
abel Ager, of Marlborough, for chain-
men. A proposal, in March, to sus
pend the survey, was dismissed. —
Meanwhile, a petition had been sent
from the N. inhabitants, to the Gen
eral Court, Aug. 26, 1726, praying
for a committee to view and report;
otherwise, to be set off as a separate
precinct ; which was answered by a
committee of the town : and Dec. 6,
1726, tbe articles of agreement were
confirmed by the Court.
May 26, 1727, the Selectmen publicly
notified the town, to give information
of any engaged " in putting fire to, and
cutting" the meeting house timber.
Oct. 13, the Selectmen petitioned the
General Court, complaining of "di
vers unwarrantable actions and pro
ceedings of Jos. Buckminster, Esq.,
and others, referring to the placing
of a meeting house, &c.;" and espe
cially of a warrant given out by Fran
cis Bowman, Esq., for the call of a
town meeting clandestinely obtained,
which, at their prayer, the Court]
"superseded." Nov. I'iT, the town

100

ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.

March 25, 1734. After debate, the meeting was adjoumed
for three quarters of an hour, to view several places in nommation
to buUd a new meeting house on. After the people returned, the
town voted, " to erect and build a new meeting house at an oak
tree, marked, standhig on Mr. Wm. Pike's land, at the N. end
of Bare HiU. Mr. Pike declared in town meeting, that the town
should have two acres of land there for £6 money. The toivn
granted £400 for the object ; £200 to be paid in Dec. next, and
the other £200 to be paid in AprU next after.

voted to proceed no further, " under
their present difficult circumstan
ces;" and granted £4 to repair win
dows, or set up fallen seats. Eight
successive votes were passed by the
town, between Sept. 1728 and March
1734, refusing to repair the old house.
May 19, 1729, Matth. Gibbs was ap
pointed " to do what is needful to se
cure the galleries of the meeting
house, by raising them, and fasten
ing the pillars." June 18, 1730, Col.
Joseph Buckminster was forbidden,
by the Selectmen, to dispose of the
timber prepared for the new meeting
house. June 29th, " Wm. Ballord,
Deacon Joshua Hemenway, Peter
Clayes, John Whitney, Elkanah Ha
ven, and Thomas Mellen, were cho
sen to enquire as to the ground of
complaint against the town, by Col.
Buckminster, for claiming a right to
the land, whereon the timber for a
meeting house was laid."
Dec. 1, 1730, Col. Buckminster
made a proposal to the town, to make
good all the timber for the meeting
house he has made use of, either in
his barn frame, or any other way to
his private use. The proposal was
accepted ; after which it was moved
to divide the town by the Constable
Wards; which was negatived. Jan.
], 1730-1, a "Petition of Moses Ha
ven, and a great number of the inhab
itants of Framingham, living on the
E. and S. sides of the river," was pre
sented to the General Court, praying
a division of the town. (Court files).
Feb. 19, Samuel How and others pe
titioned the Court to divide the town
into two precincts, by a line running
S.E. and N.W.; and according to
Col. Dudley's platt, to cross the cen
tre of said town. 'The House passed

an order of notice ; but the Council
non-concurred. (State files). The
town refused, Feb. 5, to decide upon
a proposal to divide, by an £. and W.
centre line. On the 1st of the same
month, the town voted not to build
at the half-way centre. March 15,
the town chose Col. Buckminster,
Lt. John Gleason, and Tho. Stone, to
prefer a petition to the General
Court, to send a committee, to hear
all parties, and set out a particular
spot for their meeting house. April
19, the town voted, 54 to 15, to build
at the place called the square. June
29, voted, 58 to 41, not to build "at
Capt. Ward's centre ;" also voted,
62 to 45, not to build at the " middle
centre." Voted, 55 to 34, not to
choose a committee of another town,
to stake out a spot. Also voted, 45
to 12, not to ask for a commissioner
from, the General Court. Dec. 6,
the town again voted, 56 to 46, to
build on Tredway's land, (near Bear
Hill); but refused, Dec, 27, to choose
a committee to agree witli a work
man. After other ineffectual at
tempts, the question was put, June 27,
1732, whether the town would build
on the land of Mr. Wm. Pike, N . side
of the road from Bare Hill to his
house ; and it was negatived. May,
1733, Richard Haven was appointed
to secure the galleries from hazard.
Jan. 2], 1733-4, Ensign Micah Stone
and Edw. Goddard, were chosen to
answer the town's presentment res
pecting the meeting house.
We have now approached the hap
py end of this prolonged controversy,
which appears to have terminated in
a disposition to unanimity, as reliev
ing to the reader, as it must have
proved to the parties concerned.

SECOND MEETING HOUSE. 101
May 20. Col. Buckminster, Ens. Pike, and Mr. Caleb Bridges
were chosen to agree with a workman, agreeably to the town's
instructions, — which were, to build a house, 55 feet long, and 30
feet between the joints, and 40 fe»t wide, or 42 feet, if the com
mittee shall see cause.
Nov. 11. Voted, to assess £ 14 to pay Mr. Wm. Pike for
four acres of land, on which to place the meeting house.
May 19, 1735. Lt. Sam. Moore, Henry Eamms, Amos Gates,
Ens. Jos. Stone, Michal Pike, Capt. Buckminster, and Uriah
Drury, were chosen a committee, " to provide for tho raishig of
the meeting house." *
July 21, 1735. Voted £ 150 towards the charge of finishhig
the meeting house.
Oct. 1, 1735. Voted to give the old meetuig house frame to
Mr. Swift.f
March 8, 1736. WiUiam BaUord, Rich. Haven, Henry Eames,
John White, and Joshua Hemenway, were appointed to proportion
the pews, and to find who the highest payers are ; and report to
the town. J
March 10, 1737-8. Ens. Pike, Messrs. Benj. Treadway,
Abr. Rice, Wm. BaUord, and WiUiam Pike, were appointed to
seat the meeting house. §
* The directions by the town were ministerial pew as the first on the
"to procure one bbl. mm, three bbls. left hand of the pulpit ; and reserved
cider, six bbls. beer, with suitable a pew for the town's use, in the N.
provisionof meat, bread, &c. for such, E. corner. They also designated the
and only such, as labor in raising the particular pews to be occupied by in-
meeting house ; that the said provi-. dividuals, respectively ;" the several
sions be dressed at a private house or persons to enjoy their pews, provide^
houses, and that the same, (together they build the same, and finish the
with the drink), be so brought to the meeting house as high as the lower
frame; and if a sufficiency of victual range of girts, within the space of six
be brought in by particular persons, months ; the backside of the pews to
then that the town in general be not be cilled, by being double-boarded up
charged for the same; if otherwise, to the lower part of the windows;
then the committee to procure and and then up to the girts, to be board-
pay for the same. July 7, the town ed, lathed and plastered, and white
¦granted to this committee £68.19; washed; and at all times, keep the
to the committee for their service, glass against the pews in good re-
10s. each; and £2.05 more were ex- pair; and in case of neglect, to for-
pended by the committee." feit their pews to the town." Nov.
t Persons had volunteered to take 15, liberty was granted to such as de-
down the old house " on Tuesday, sire it, " to makfe windows to thew
the 12th Aug."; and the materials pews," under the inspection of the
were to be sold, as far as not availa- building committee ; they, (the own-
ble in the new house. ers of pews), to provide glass.
X May 17, the town appointed the § The town directed the seating
9*

102 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
May 21, 1739. Granted £ 50 for the better finishmg of the
meeting house.
The same year, several persons were fined £ 5 for cuttmg the
posts of the meeting house, for the convenience of their pews;
and £ 20 penalty was ordered, for the hke offence m future.
1771. Voted, that the meeting house be new shmgled on the
back side, and new clapboarded aU round, with new doors and
sash glass ; also that the outside be weU pamted. Granted £ 80
for the same.* THIRD MEETING HOUSE.
May 6, 1805. Voted, that the town wiU build a meetmg house
at some future day. Voted, that Lt. Abner Wheeler, Lt. John
Eames, Messrs. John Park, James WUson, Josiah Clayes, and
James Morse, Lt. Joshua Trowbridge, Capt. Sam. Frost, and
Capt. Josiah Stone, be a committee to locate the ground where
the said house shaU be erected.
Voted, that Eli BuUard, Esq., Col. David Brewer, and Lt.
Abner Wheeler, be a committee to consider when the house
shaU be buUt, its size, and the manner of erecting it, whether by
individuals or the town ; to obtain plans, and receive proposals.
The above committees reported in May. The first proposed to
build near the gun house, on the town's land. The town ad
journed to view the spot, and accepted the recommendation.
The other committee reported, that the house should be 76 by
68 feet, with a tower at one end and a porch at the other ; and
that it should be buUt by the town, in 1807. The whole expenae
was estimated at $ 13.000, and they proposed to raise the sum of
according to each ope's proportion of the side gallery. May 20, 1754, and
all the taxes assessed for the meeting March 1, 1762, committees were ap-
house; that to those arriving at sixty pointed to new seat the house, upon
years of age, should be added 4d. per similar rules as before. Dec. 18,
year to each one's rales; and that 1788, the assessors were chosen to
the seats be dignified as in the old seat the meeting house anew. After
meeting house, till they come to the this period, all notice of this ancient
fifth seat below ; and the rest to fall practice ceases.
in successively. May 22, 1738, voted *The second meeting house was
that Mr. Thos. Mellen and Mr. Benj. three stories high, with double galler-
Nurse be seated in the deacons' ies ; and was placed a few rods to the
seats ; Mr. James Clayes, in the sec- S. (a little E.), of the third meeting
ond seat in the body of seats; and house, just replaced by a new one, on
Mr. Tho. Eames in the fore seat in the same site.

THIRD MEETING HOUSE. 103
$ 2000. The report was accepted, excepting the part relating to
the size and form.
May, 1806. The town directed, that the dimensions of the
building should be 65 feet square ; and voted to have a tower
only, (and not a porch).
Nov. 18. A committee was appointed to estimate the differ
ence of cost between brick and wood ; and upon their report, the
town voted to buUd of wood.
May 6, 1805. Col. David Brewer, Lt. Abner Wheeler, and
Eli Bullard, Esq., were chosen agents of the town, with full
powers to carry their votes into effect.
March 2, 1807. The town reconsidered their vote as to the
location, and voted to purchase a certain tract of land of Messrs.
Martin and Nathan Stone, and also of Capt. Simon Edgel, and
to set said new meeting house thereon ; and chose a committee to
procure deeds of the same.
May 4, 1807. Voted, that the selectmen dispose of the privi
lege of selling hquors on the common during the time of raising
the new meeting house.
May 26, 1807. Began to raise the meeting house. 1 June,
finished raising it.*
1807. The town authorized a committee to purchase of Capt.
Edgell sufficient land for stable ground, and to mark out a plan.
In 1810 the following correspondence, (on record), accompa
nied an act of hberahty which deserves honorable notice, and
commends the piety and pubhc spirit of the generous donor.
Framingham, May 7, 1810.
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Framingham, assembled in Town
Meeting : —
Gentlemen : — Having arrived at an advanced period of life, and
being sensible that I must soon be numbered wiih the dead, I often
think of the place in which my existence was begun, and which has
been my home, through infancy, manhood and age. In reviewing the
* The Meeting House was dedicat- occasion, and contained several for-
ed Feb. 24, 1808 ; on which occasion cible passages. The pews, which
a discourse was preached by the Pas- had been appraised at $12,300, (the
tor, the Rev. David Kellogg, from aggregate expense of the house, in-
Haggai ii. 7. " And 1 will shake all eluding the bell, having been $12,-
nations, and the desire of all nations 913 01), were sold at auction, Jan.
shall come ; and I will fill this house 11, 1808, by John Fiske, for $14,884.
with glory, saith the Lord of Hosts." The contractors for building the
The Discourse was appropriate to the house were David Brooks of Prince-

104 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
progress of my past years, a thousand incidents unite to endear to my
heart the spot of my nativity, and the Town of Framingham ; and
while 1 e.xpress my affection for my fellow townsmen, I recollect with
the deepest gratitude, the bounties of an ail-kind God, who, by giving
me something more than a competency, has put it in my power to
prove the sincerity of my professions, by a small donation. Among
the numerous blessings of life, I have ever considered as one of the
greatest, that tbe preaching of the Gospel, and the public worship of
our Maker, have been continued among us, with regularity and order.
To encourage the continuance of this laudable practice, and to add
dignity and solemnity thereto, it was my intention to have furnished
the Meeting House, which has lately been erected, whh a public Bell ;
and although I have delayed to execute the intention, until a Bell has
been otherwise procured, yet I am still desirous it should be consid
ered a present from me. For which purpose, I request you to accept
the sum of four hundred and thirty -seven dollars, and sixty-four cents,
which I have deposited in your Treasury, being the original cost of
the bell.
Permit me, Gentlemen, to express my earnest wishes for the peace
and prosperity of my native Town, and to add my most ardent .hope,
that'' the weekly knell wbich shall call us to devotion, may have a hap
py agency, in preparing us for a joyful meeting in the eternal world.
Micah Stone.
Which being read, voted, unanimously, that the Inhabitants of Fra
mingham highly value, and sincerely reciprocate, the friendly and af
fectionate sentiments expressed in the letter of Micah Stone, Esq., this
day received, and request him to accept their thanks for his generous
donation ; and while they lament the probability, that the life and use
fulness of their much respected and beloved fellow townsman, will soon
be at an end, they have the satisfaction to believe, as they most ardent
ly hope, that the evening of his days will be unclouded, and afford him
a joyful prospect of a brighter day, in the eternal world : and they can
not but anticipate with pleasure, that the weekly knell which shall call
them to devotion, will also remind them of the virtues and example of
a departed friend.
And in order to manifest their gratitude for tbe generosity, and their
respect for the character, of Colonel Stone, the Selectmen are directed
to cause the bell to be rung on his birth day, during his life, and to be
tolled, for a suitable time, at his death ; and the Town Clerk is also
directed to file and record bis letter, and to furnish him with an attested
copy of this vote.
The third meeting house was buUt in a style of elegance for ita
day, and for many years was the place of assemblage for ahnost
ton, and Mr. Warren of Charlestown. and an unsuccessful attempt was
May 23, J 808, the Town voted to made to procure stove's for the same.
build .1 Town House out of the old In 1823, the sum of $150 was grant-
Meeting House, the expense not to ed to procure stoves for the Meeting
exceed $500. In 1820 was passed a House, and also a stove for the Town
vote to paint the Meeting House ; House.

THIRD MEETING HOUSE, ETC. 105
the entire community, who worshipped together within its waUs.
NotAvithstanding its great dimensions, it was frequently crowded,
and many recaU with pleasure, mingled with regret, the recollec
tions of that golden age, when through this ample town there was
but one fold and one shepherd. The unavoidable revolutions of
opinion have since multiplied the churches of this, as of other
towns ; a result not to be deplored, so long as a generous tolerar
tion and Christian charity shaU aUay all party jealousy, and the
only rivalry or contention shaU be for noble and worthy ends.*

MINISTERS OF FRAMINGHAM.
The precise date of the first preaching in this town is unknown.
The earhest notice on the Records, is given the 21st of Aug. 1700 ;
when it was voted by the town, that if Mr. John Swift, of Milton,
continues to hve with us, to be a settled minister among us, that
then he shall have, for his own proper use, 100 acres of land, and
10 acres of meadow. t
May 13, 1701. Chose Peter Cloyes, Sen., Benj. Bridges,
John How, John Haven, John Town, and Sam. Winch, to go to
three ordained ministers for their opinion, whether Mr. John
SwiPt be a person well qualified for the work of the ministry, ac
cording as the law directs. J
* The house above referred to, was and John How were appointed to re
taken down in August, 1846; and a ceive the contribution money, and
new and more elegant one in the pay it to Mr. Swift every week, and
Gothic style, is now being erected keep an account of every man's mon-
upon its site. The building Commit- ey.
tee are Messrs. Josiah Stedman, Mo- Mr. Swift appears to have received
ses Edgell, WiUiam H. Knight, Ru- just before this period, an invitation
fus Brewer, Simon Whitney, In- from Marlborough. " July 12, (1700),
crease S. Wheeler, and George voted, unanimously, by church and
Phipps. town, to invite Mr. Swift to help
t "The town also voted, to give Mr. with our present pastor, (Rev. Wm.
Swift £60 in money, yearly, and find Brinsmead), if God shall raise him
him in his wood ; to fence in 20 up." Marlb. Rec.
acres, and break up 10 acres of land, X The committee applied to Rev.
and also to give £100 towards the James Sherman, of Sudbury, Rev.
building of a house, one-fifth of the Grindal Rawson, of Mendon, and
same in money. They also voted to Rev. William Brattle, of Cambridge,
raise the salary, by a rate ; "and it who gave a full testimonial of Mr.
shall be paid by contribution, every Swift's qualifications, which is placed
man to paper his money ; and that upon record. Mr. Swift appears to
which is not papered, to be accounted have continued his labors from Aug.,
as strangers' money." David Bice 1700, to the time of his ordination.

106 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
May 22. LegaUy voted, to give a caU to Mr. John Swift, of
Milton, to abide and settle with us as our legal mmister. Chose
AbiaU Lamb, Dav. Rice, Benj. Bridges, John Haven, John Town,
Peter Cloyes, Sen., Sam. Winch, and Tho. Drury, to give the
caU. The only account existing of the ordkiation of Mr. Swift, and
the mstitution of the church, is contauied m the foUowmg memo
randum, by Mr. Bridge, in the Records of the Church ; viz : —
Framingham, Oct. 8, 1801.
Then a church was embodied in this place, consisting of 18 mem
bers, over which the Rev. Mr. John Swift was ordained, (tbe same day),
a Pastor. The names of those who (laid the) foundation of said church,
were these, viz : — Henry Rice, Dn. David Rice, Dn. Joshua Hem-
mingway, Thomas Drury, Thomas Walker, John How, Simon Mellen,
Peter Cloice, Benj. Bridges, Caleb Bridges, Thomas Mellen, Benj.
Nurse, Sam'l Winch, Thomas Frost, John Haven, Isaac Bowen, Ste
phen Jennings, Nath. Haven.
The Covenant of said church was as follows :
We do, under a soul-humbling and abasing sense of our utter unworthi-
ness of so great and high a privilege, as God is graciously putting into
our hands, accept of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for our
God, in covenant with us ; and do give up ourselves and our seed, ac
cording to tbe terms of the everlasting covenant, to be his, under most
sacred and inviolable bonds ; promising, by tbe help of his grace and
strength, (without which we can do nothing), that we will walk togeth
er in a church state, as becomes saints, according to the rules of his
holy word ;~ submitting ourselves and seed unto the government of
the Lord Jesus Christ, as King of his church ; (afterwards it was add-
ded), and to the watch and discipline of this church — managing our
selves towards God and man, all in civil and sacred authority, as those
ought, who are under the teachings of God's Holy Word and Spirit;
alike declaring it to be our resolution, that we will, in all things, where
in we may fall short of duty, wait upon God, for pardoning mercy and
grace, in and through our dear Lord and Saviour Jesus "Christ. To
whom be glory forever. Amen.
To persons, upon their admission into the church, it was said :—
And we, the church of Christ in this place, do promise to carry h to
wards you, as a church of Christ ought, to its particular members, ac
cording to the rule of God's Holy Word. This we also promise, in
and through our dear Lord Jesus Christ. To whom be glory forever.*

*Mr. Bridge adds: "The above the above mentioned covenant, as be-
written was copied from a paper came a Wise, Faithful, Religious and
drawn by the Rev. -Mr. Swift some- Prudent Pastor, and Departed this
time before his death. Attest, Mat. Life, (much lamented), April y. 24,
Bridge. And itappears that for above 1745."
forty years, the Kev. Mr. Swift dis- The above Covenant has been pre-
ciphned his church consistent with served in substance in the 1st church

107
May 18, 1702. The town quitrclaimed to Mr. Swift the tract
of land in his possession.*
The Records of the Church durhag the ministry of Mr. Swift
being lost, the remaining sources of infbrmation Ulustrathig its
history, are scanty. A private journal, in the form of a Sabbath
Diary, kept by Mr. Swift, and extending from Dec. 30, 1716, to
July 14, 1728, is preserved to us ; in which aUusions are made
to passing events, and which supphes, to some extent, the lost
records, (if such have existed).!
The only event of particular uiterest recorded in this volume,
was connected with one of the Deacons of the church ; about
which, in 1719, the " advice of the Elders at Boston," was re
ceived and comphed with ; though not to the peaceable adjust
ment of the difficulty. Feb. 12, 1722, a councU convened at
Framingham, whose result was read the foUowhig Sabbath. The
18th of Aug. foUowing, fuU satisfaction was given by Deacon
Hemenway, the individual referred to, and the peace of the
church was restored.
About the year 1726, appeared the first known indications of a
contentious spirit in the church, which was destined to disturb its
harmony through a course of years ; and which resulted, at
length, in a temporary division of the parish. The origui of the
unhappy breach is clearly traced to an individual of conspicuous
zeal, formerly of the old church in Boston, (Capt. Edward God
dard), who entertained high notions of the importance and au
thority of the office of Ruling Elder, in which he found httle
sympathy from the pastor of this church. Having succeeded in
attaching a number of adherents to his particular views, (in 1732
to the present time. It was adopted afore said Bridge. Also a piece of
by the churches of Hopkinton, Ox- meadow on the N. side of the (then)
ford, Acton, and perhaps others ; in Meeting House. Also a piece of do.
the Records of some of which, it is N. of Bare Hill. Sept. 16, 1702, a
found recorded in the hand writing Rate of £10 was ordered " for break-
of Mr. Swift. No doctrinal confes- ing up our Rev. Pastor's land." Oct.
sion appears upon the Records of this 3, 1705, the Town voted £20 to
church, during the entire period of cross-plow the same, and break up,
its existence. the next June, as mucli as will
* The above is described as begin- make 15 acres, and cross-plow it in
ning at the W. end of the Bridge the fall of the leaf next after."
overSudbury River; thence to the N. t The Journal alluded to, contains
end of Duck Pond at the E. end of the entries of baptisms, admissions to
Mr. S.'s house; thence N.W. to John the church, &c., during the period
Town's land; thence 8. to Sudbury named, and is of much value even in
River; thence E. and N.E. to the its incidental notices.

108 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
about 16 persons), he with others sought admission into the church
of Hopkinton.* Mr. Swift asked advice of the Boston Associar
tion, the nature of which, (if given), is unknown. The with
drawal of a considerable number of the members of his church,
under such circumstances, must have contributed, in its results to
the peace of the town and the church m succeedmg years, hi
hastening the dechning health of Mr. Swift, already worn by
domestic affliction.
June 29 1741. The town dismissed the matter in the warrant,
relative to the settlement of another minister, whUe Mr. Swift is
living. March 7, 1742-3. Voted by the town, that there be a monthly
lecture set up, accordmg to Mr. Swift's writmg, sent mto the town
meeting. Aug. 13, 1743. At a meetmg, " to see if the town wUl come
into some method to provide help for Mr. Swift, he bemg unable to
preach," Deac. Adams and Mr. Caleb Bridges were chosen to wait
on the Rev. Mr. Svrift, to advise with hun ; and Deac. Adams
and Deac. Pike to supply the pulpit for the present.
March 5, 1743-4. Voted, to proceed to proper methods ui
order to settle a minister with the Rev. Mr. Swift at this time ;
and Ens. Stone, Deac. Balch, and Mr. Joseph Haven, were
chosen, " to provide suitable gentlemen to supply the pulpit in
order for settlement."
Feb. 6, 1744-5. At a meeting " to see if the town would con
cur with the church's vote in choosing Mr. John Newman to be
their minister, it passed in the Negative."
April 24, 1745. The Rev. Mr. Swift departed this hfe.
The Rev. John Swift was bom in MUton, March 14, 1678-9,
and was son of Thomas and Ehzabeth Swift. He was grandson of
* From the Ch. Bee. of Hopkinton, sannah Goddard, Esther and Abigail
it appears that Edw. Goddard, Tho. Mellen, Susannah Drury, Abigail
Mellen, Benj. Whitney, Simon Mel- Hemenway, aad Susannah Goddard,
len, Richard Haven, and Simon God- Jr., were, in like manner, received
dard were received from Framingham, from this church. Sept. 20th, Nero,
Jan. 10, 1732-3. Others applied after- Mr. Swift's servant, also applied for
wards, which led to the convention of admission.
a council in that town, in 1735, upon The action of the church at Hop-
the result of which, Dea. Josh. Hem- kinton, in receiving the members of
enway, Wm. Ballord, Elk. and Mo- Framingham, appears to have pro
ses Haven, Moses Haven, Jr., and duced great disaffection and division
Joshua Hemenway, Jr.,,were received for several years, in that church
Sept. 19, 1735. May 26, 1737, Su- Vide the Hop. Ch. Bee.

FIRST MINISTER. — MR. SWIFT. 109
Thomas Swift, who came over with the first settlers in Dorchester
in 1630 ; and when the greater part of them removed to Connec
ticut, in 1635, he remained behind. Mr. John Swift was educatr
ed at Harvard CoUege, where he graduated in 1697, and was
ordained at Framingham, Oct. 8, 1701. He soon after was mar
ried to Sarah, daughter of Timothy and Sarah TUeston, of Dor
chester ; by "whom he had six chUdren. His only son, John, a
graduate of Harvard CoUege, was ordained over the church at
Acton. His ministry in this town, as far as is known to us, was
conducted with faithfulness and prudence ; and not a notice
occurs, in aU the transactions of the town and church, in any
degree qualifying the respect and estimation in which he was
held. He was, on many occasions, caUed to act in council with
other ministers,* where his judgment and discretion were highly
approved. The advice of his church, in some instances, was
sought from abroad ; and he frequently preached at fasts, insti
tuted on particular occasions, in other churches. He notices his
preaching the Thursday lecture, in the place of Mr. Checkly,
AprU 20, 1727 ; and on the 31 May, 1732, he preached the
annual election sermon, which was printed. Of his abihty as a
preacher, we have no means of judging. His printed sermons
are marked with a pure and classical taste. He was free from
aU afiectation of style as weU as extravagance of zeal, or rashness
of opinion. The subjects of his ordinary pulpit discourse, (as one
may infer from his own Diary), were often suggested by passing
events. Some of these discourses bear marks of extemporaneous
composition. Thus he notes on one occasion, his preacliing from
the words, " The voice of the Lord is upon the waters ; the God
of glory thundereth ; " adding, " it being a day of thunder." On
another, " Behold ! this day I am going the way of aU the earth ; "
with an aUusion to a neighbor, who was then dying. A day of
extreme severity suggested the text, " Who can stand before his
cold;" and a few weeks later, doubtless while the snow drifted
through the crevices of the ancient and dUapidated meeting
* Nineteen instances are noticed in Norton in 1722, at Sandwich and
his journal, in the space of about Varmouth in May, at Leicester in
eight years. Besides Councils of June, and again at Sandwich in July
Ordination, he attended a Council at 1728. The advice of his church was
Woodstock 1719, at Worcester and sought from Gloucester, March 19,
Westboro' 1720, at Watertown and 1723.
10

110 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
house, the motto of his sermon was, a " covert from the storm."
The halt of a detachment of soldiers in the vUlage, proceedmg to
the eastward, induced hun to discourse from the words, " a devout
soldier." And again, "it being a very rainy day," with rare
fehcity, he adopted for his text the appropriate verse, " For the
earth which drmketh in the ram that cometh oft upon it, and
brmgeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiy-
eth blessmg from God ; but that which beareth thorns and briars
is rejected, whose end is to be burned."
Durmg the contentions, which must have been sorely harassmg
to the church and himself, in the latter part of his ministry, he (if
we may judge from a letter to the Rev. Dr. Colman, of Boston,
in our possession, and his own memoranda), bore himself with sin
gular candor, calmness, and discretion. It was a time marked by
not a httle pretension in individuals ambitious of notoriety, and
arrogathig superior light and grace. The following extract from
a funeral discourse on the exceUent Mr. Breck of Marlboro', in
1731, wUl exhibit his style as a writer, and the hght in which he
regarded his own profession.
" You have lost a learned Teacher or Instructer. It hath been ob
served that religion and learning revived in the world together ; that
the light that Erasmus brought into the schools, helped Luther's labors
in the church. 'T is the sophistry of the Devil to decry humane learn
ing in the ministry. There is a generation who call themselves the
children of light ; who cry down a learned ministry as needless ; and
pretend that their own knowledge of the word of God, (such as it is),
like Jacob's vision, is by the Lord brought to their hands. But you
find that when Christ sent forth his apostles, rather than they should
want learning, he miraculously gave them the gift of Tongues, and
doubtless all the humane learning therewith that they needed. Moses
was skilled in all the learning of the Egyptians. St. Paul was brought
up at the feet of Gamaliel, and was able out of Aratus, Anacreon, Me-
nander, and Epiraenides, to confute the Heathen Poets. Heaven
gave to this, bis servant that you have lost, such powers, on which he
made such improvements in learning, as that he was a grace to that
Academy where be had his education."
Mr. Swift was a member of the ministerial association of this
vichiity, (afterwards caUed the Marlborough Association), whose
first meeting for organization was held at his house, June 5 1725.*
* This association was formed to advance the interest of Christ, the
with (the) design and aim herein service of their respective charges.

FIRST MINISTER. — MR. SWIFT. Ill
Numerous attestations exist to the estimation in which he was held
by his professional brethren, which led to the remark by the late
Rev. Dr. Harris, to the writer of this skeltch, that he was " a Avise
counseUor and a good man, of a weU cultivated mind, and held in
great esteem in the churches." He appears to have experienced
severe domestic affliction ; his wife having, for several years, been
subject to mental alienation ; at which period, he received sub
stantial evidence of the sympathy and consideration of his people.*
During the last four years of his life, the faUure of his health dis
abled him, a large part of the time, from professional service ; and
after a protracted Ulness, he expired the 24th AprU, 1745 ; hav
ing ministered to this people fi)r the space of near 45 years, and
in the 44th year from his ordination. As a mark of respect for
his long and faithful services, the town voted, Sept. 2, 1746, a
grant of " ^125, old tenor, to defray the funeral charges of their
late Reverend Pastor, and to purchase a decent Tomb-stone."f
An appropriate monument was accordingly erected, and the in
scription, in Latin, upon the foUowing page, was placed upon the
slab. and their own mutual edification in and was occupied by Mr. Gregory
their great work." They agreed to as a store. March 12, 1712-3, the
meet four times in a year, choose a town voted to add £10 to his salary,
moderator and clerk from time to " his family being visited by sick-
time, &c. The articles were then ness." Mr. Swift's salary, during
signed by the principal part of his ministry,
John Swift, Pastor in Framingham. was £70. Various grants were made
Robert Breck, " Marlborough. to him, by reason of the depreciation
John Prentice, " Lancaster. of the currency ; and in one instance
Israel Loring, " W. Sudbury. " in consideration of provisions being
Job Gushing, " Shrewsbury. dear." Historical truth obliges us
John Gardner, " Stow. to add, that in 1733, such was the
Eben'r Parkman, " Westborough. amount of his arrearages, (arising
In process of time, the association probably from the great number of
became so numerous, and the mem- seceding members), that the case was
hers at so great a distance, that it carried to the Court of Sessions.
spontaneously divided, Aug. 10,1762. t It is to be regretted, that for some
See 1 M. Hist. Coll. x.89. years, this monument has been in a
* The sickness of Mr. Swift's fam- dilapidated state, by reason of which
ily obliged him to erect a building the slab has been broken, and muti-
for a study, remote from his house, lated. The thoughtful liberality of
which was built near the present an individual has partially restored
house of Col. Hastings. It was the the structure, which, it is hoped, may
building occupied by the French yet be preserved, with a due respect
family, before spoken of; and was sub- for the honored dead.
sequently removed near the bridge.

112 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
Hie Jacet,
Qui obiit, A. D. 1745, Aprilis 24to,
jEtatisque anno 67mo,
Vir ille Reverendus D. Johannes Swift,
Dotibus et nativis et acquisitis ornatus ;
Docendi Artifex, Exemplar vivendi,
Felix, dum vixit,
Mores exhibens secundum Divinas Regulas
Episcopo necessaries ;
Comraiscens Prudentiam Serpentis, Columbseque
Innocentiam ;
Commercium cum eo habentibus
In vita percharus,
Atque gratam sui, etsi mcEstam, Memoriam
Post mortem, lis relinquens :
Qui per varies casus, variaque Rerum Discrimina
atque usque ad mortem,
Raram discretionem, Modestiam, Patientiam,
Voluntatique Supremi Numinis, Submissionem
Spectandam proebens :
Jam tandem in Domino requievit,
Adoptionem,
Scilicet, Corporis obruti Redemptionem,
Expectabundus. »
In the Boston Evening Post of May 13th, 1745, we find the
following notice of his death :
Framingham, May 8. On the 24tb of the last month, died here,
after a long and tedious indisposition, the Rev. Mr. John Swift, the first
Pastor of the church in this place, in the 67th year of his age, and the
45th of his ministry. As he was a gentleman of considerable natural
powers, so he acquired a considerable degree of human knowledge and
useful learning. He particularly excelled in Rhetoric and Oratory,
and as a critic in the Greek language. His piety was sincere and em
inent. His preaching was sound and evangelical. As a Pastor, he
was diligent, faithful and prudent ; and in bis conversation, he was
sober, grave, and profitable, yet affable, courteous, and pleasant. He
was a lover of hospitality ; and kept bis heart and his house open to all
good people. When he received injuries at any time, he bore them
whh singular discretion and meekness; and the various trials and sorrows
with whidh he was exercised, especially in the latter part of his life,
gave occasion for showing forth his wisdom, humility, patience and re
signation to the divine will. He was had in high esteem by the As
sociation to which be belonged, and respected by all who had any ac
quaintance with his real character and merits.
Two discourses by Mr. Swift were printed, and are preserved
in the hbrary of the Mass. Historical Society.

SECOND MINISTER. — MR. BRIDGE. 113
I. A funeral discourse, delivered at Marlborough, on occasion of the
death of the Reverend and learned Mr. Robert Breck, late Pastor of
the church there ; who died Jan. 6, 1730-31, in the 49th year of his
age. By John Swift, A. M., Pastor of the church in Framingham.
Boston, N. E. : Printed by J. Kneeland and T. Green, 1731.
11. A sermon preached at Boston, before the Great and General As
sembly of the Prov. of the Mass. Bay, in N. E., May 31, 1732; being
the Anniversary for the election of his Majesty's Council for the Pro
vince, by John Swift, M. A., and Pastor of the church in Framingham.
Printed at Boston, in N. E., by B. Green, 1732.
After the decease of Mr. Swift, a call was given to Mr. WiUiam
Vinal, by the church; in which the town voted to concur, June
25, 1745 ; but the following day, they voted, " that they wiU not
make any grant for the settlement, or the salary of the said Mr.
Vinal ; " and the 15th July following, the selectmen were ap
pointed to inform Mr. Vinal of the votes passed at their last
meetina;.

THE SETTLEMENT OF REV. MATTHEW BRIDGE.
Dec. 2, 1745. The town voted to " concur with the church,
in their choice of Mr. Matthew Bridge to be their minister ; " at
the same time voting to grant, as his yearly salary, £260, old
tenor bUls of pubhc credit, or that which shall be equivalent, to
the acceptance of Mr. Bridge; also, a settlement of .£600, old
tenon* Jan. 20, 1745-6. The town voted that Wednesday, come four
weeks, be the day appointed for the ordination ; and that provision
be made at the house of Mr. Jos. Stone, for the ministers, mes
sengers, kc.f
The ordination of Mr. Bridge took place on the 19th Feb.
1745-6 ; the councU having been invited to assemble at 12
* Mr. Bridge's salary was, in gen- nation ; Messrs. Caleb Bridges, Jr.,
eral, £80 lawful money. In 1748, and John Jones, Jr., to "strengthen
£140, old tenor, was granted to him, the meeting house ;" and Messrs.
in addition to his salary, " in consid- Ezek. Rice, James Clayes, Jr., Gide-
eration of the great rise in the neces- on Bridges, John Bent, Jr., Phinehas
saries of life." Rice and Timo. Stearns, "to take care
t Messrs. Amos Gates, Hezekiah of the meeting upon the ordination
Rice, Henry Emms, Eben. Winches- day." March 3, the sum of £109.8.2
ter, Abraham Rice, Francis Moquet, was granted to pay the charges of
and Stephen Jennings, were chosen the ordination.
by the town, to provide for the ordi-
10*

114 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
o'clock, on the day preceding.* At* a meeting of the church on
the 18th, Col. Buckmmster, Ens. Stone, Deacons Adams and
PUce, and Mr. Bridges, were chosen " to be the mouth of the
church to the CouncU." The day foUowmg, at an adjournment of
the church, (the Rev. Oliver Peabody presiding), Mr. Bridge was
formally voted and admitted a member of the church m Framing
ham. The only questions submitted to Mr. Bridge, which appear
on record, regarded : 1. His intention to conduct himself accord
ing to " the congregational principles of church discipline and the
platform of the same, and the general practice of these churches ; "
2nd. His wilhngness, " in any matter of importance, to take the
vote (of the church) by uplifted hands ; " both of which having
been answered in the affirmative, the church, by a " great ma-
jority," expressed their satisfaction.
The proceedings of the council not being placed on Record, the
particular action of that body is unknown. From papers, proba
bly authentic, we learn, that the elements of dissatisfaction, before
noticed, far from being allayed, had spread more widely, and as
sumed an attitude of open opposition. The dissensions experi
enced here, were shared with other parts of New England ; and
the preaching of Mr. Whitefield in the town, the preceding sum
mer, served doubtless to fan the flame of division, j-
The following Declaration was prepared, and submitted to the
Council, for the ordination of Mr. Bridge. J
To the Rev. and Hon. Elders, and Messengers of the churches, cho
sen by the church of Framingham, to assist in the ordination of the
Rev. Mr. Bridge :
Whereas we, the subscribers, inhabitants of said Town, and some
of us members in full communion with said church, having dili-

* The ministers, (with their church- Mr. Ebenezer Goddard, of Framing-
es), invited, were Rev. Messrs. Hau- ham, we extract the following : " Ju-
cock, of Lexington, Appleton, of ly ye 5, 1745, that dear servant of
Cambridge, Loring, of Sudbury, Pea- God, Mr. Whitefield, preached at
body, of Natick, Williams, of Wes- Framingham." It is said that he
ton. Cook, of Sudbury, Turell, of preached in a barn.
Medford, Porter, of Sherburne, Stone, X The above is taken from a print-
of Southborough, Williams, of Wal- ed vindication, which from the ini-
tham, Barrett, of Hopkinton, and tials, (E. G.), appended to it, we
Swift, of Acton. It was proposed to may presume to have proceeded from
the church, to invite Messrs. Sewall the hands of Capt. Edward Goddard.
and Prince ; but the vote was passed The part in italics is so printed in
in the negative. the original.
t From a religious diary kept by

SECOND MINISTER. — MR. BRIDGE. 115
gently observed the scope and tenor of Mr. Bridge's preaching, while
under Tryal, do hereby declare our great dissatisfaction therewith ; for
that many such doctrines, as we esteem to be of the greatest impor
tance, are wholly omitted, or, at best, slightly touched on, in his ser
mon — particularly the doctrine of Original Sin ; the imputation of
it; the total loss of the Image of God in the fall of Adam ; the wrath
and curse of God consequent thereon ; the Freeness and Sovreignty of
Divine Grace, in electing some to everlasting Life, and the provision
made in the way of the Neio Covenant, for their Salvation by Jesus
Christ ; the Nature and Necessity of Regeneration, and an Almighty
Power of the Spirit of God, for the production of the New Creature,
and renewing the Image of God upon the Soul in Sanctification ;
the nature of that Faith whereby the Souls of Believers are united to
Christ ; the Doctrines which relate to the Person, Natures and offices
of Christ ; the way of a Sinner''s Justification, by the Imputation of
the Righteousness of Christ ; as aho, those discriminating Doctrines,
which shew the difference between that Faith, that Repentance, and that
Obedience, which is merely legal, superficial and servile, and that
which is evangelical. And though we neither did nor could reason
ably expect, that all these Doctrines could be distinctly insisted on,
opened and applied in a short space of Time, yet it is to us incon
ceivable, how anyone who approves of, and has a relish for, such doc
trines, could, in his preaching so many sermons, (as Mr. Bridge did
before his choice), keep such Doctrines under concealment, so as not
(at least) to say enough upon them, to distinguish his Doctrines from
such schemes of Doctrine, as are calculated to explode or enervate all
the soul-humbling and Christ-exalting doctrines of the Gospel.
On this account we desire that this venerable Council will consider
us, as wholly dissenting in the settlement and ordination of Mr. Bridge,
and countenance us in our just plea of Liberty, to hear and judge for
ourselves, and to try the Doctrines we hear, by the Holy Scriptures,
the only Standard of Truth, and Rule of Faith and Practice; and to
provide and attend a publick ministry, which may be agreeable to our
Understanding of those Sacred Oracles, especially, since it is no new
or strange Doctrine which we desire to adhere to, but the pure Doc
trines of the Gospel, as we find them avowed in the Assembly's Cate
chism and the Confession of Fauh, owned and consented to by the Elders
and Messengers of the Churches, met al Boston, anno. 1680. And for
the Settlement of such a Ministry, we have determined to use all proper
Endeavors, and desire your Prayers for success therein. And sub
scribe. Your brethren and humble servants,
Jonathan Hemenway, Simon Mellen Jr., Dan. Haven, John Hill,
Rich. Mellen, James Haven, Isaac Fisk, Daniel Mellen, Elkanah Ha
ven, Ebenezer Goddard, Eben. Singletary, Richard Haven, John
Hemenway, Joseph Nichols, Nathan Haven, John Haven, Eb. Hem
enway, Jr., Tho. Temple, Micah Haven, Joshua Hemenway, James
Cook, Benj. Haven, Joshua Hemenway, Jr., John Bruce, Richard Ha
ven, Dan. Stone, Benj. Whitney, James Mellen, Edward Goddard,
Benj. Whitney, John Bruce, Moses Haven, Jr., William Ballord.
Framingham, Feb. 1745.

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ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.

" The ordmation of Mr. Bridge being accomphshed,* the dis
senting party applied for, and obtained advice of, a councU of
churches, pursuant to which, a number of them were embodied
into a church." This event took place probably between the
months of AprU and November of the same year ; f after which,
the new church invited Mr. Solomon Reed to become then- pas
tor, who was instituted in his office in the month of January,
1746 - 7, by an ordaining councU, regularly convened. Probably
soon after the organization of the church, a meeting house was
buUt on the Southborough road, near the house of Mr. Joseph
Morse. The Records of this church are lost ; and from the long
interval which has elapsed since its discontinuance, there are none
hving who possess any personal knowledge of its history. From
the Records of the town, it appears that repeated appUcations
were made by the supporters of Mr. Reed, to be discharged from
all taxes for the maintenance of the first church ; and upon the
refusal of the town to grant their prayer, unavailing petitions for
rehef were presented to the General Court. J

*Mr. Bridge's notice of the event
states that he was ordained " upon
the old Foundation."
t As early as April 2, Nathan,
James andJohn Haven, Dan. Brewer,
and Eb. Singleterry, desired a dismis
sion to form a second church, which
the church refused. May 2, their re
quest was repeated (in which they
were joined by Joseph Haven and
James Cook), but unanimously re
fused. Nov. 17, Eli/,, and Abigail
Mellens, Lydia, Silence, Mehitable,
Sarah, Mehitable, Lydia and Mehita
ble Haven, Marj' Munsell and Han
nah Mayhew, applied for a recom
mendation to the second church ; and
a Committee was appointed to take
advice upon the subject. Mr. Bridge
notes, that before the Committee was
able to report, the party were em
bodied. The following April, " eigh
teen sisters," of the first church, ap
plied for dismission and recommen
dation to the second church, which is
the last similar application noticed.
X March 2, 1746-7. Tlie Town re
jected the petition of Edward God
dard Esq., to be released from all as
sessments for Mr. Bridge's Settle
ment and salary. March 20, a Com

mittee was chosen to make answer
to the complainants' prayer for re
lief, to the General Court. MarchG,
1748-9, it was proposed to the Town,
either to release the petitioners from
assessments for Mr. Bridge's support,
or that the town collectively main
tain both ministers. " After a large
debate," the proposition was nega
tived. Nov. 27, 1749, Edward God
dard and forty-two others renewed
their prayer for a discharge from the
Parish Rates, or a reference to arbi
trators ; both of which proposals were
rejected. March 5, 1 749-50, the same
prayer was submitted, with a propo
sition to submit the matter in dispute
to a council of Ministers. The Town
persisted in their refusal to accom
modation. September 6, of the same
year, the Town " refused " to make
a grant of money to Mr. Caleb
Bridges Jun., in consideration of his
extraordinary trouble in collecting
his rates the year past. In 1752,
Edward Goddard, Ralph Hemenway,
Thomas Temple, Eben. Goddard,
and William Brown, commissioners
for the second church in Framing
ham, petitioned the General Court
for relief, " not being able, by po-

MINISTERS. — MR. REED. 117
By the decease, in 1754, of Mr. Goddard, whose name and
influence seem to have been predominant in all the movements of
the new church, the society sustained a severe loss, which proba
bly hastened, if it did not cause, its early extinction. The pre
cise time of its dissolution is unknown. The dismissal of Mr.
Reed probably occurred towards the latter part of the year
1756 ; * but no general movement was made towards a reconcih-
ation with the first church, until a few years later.
The Rev. Solomon Reed, minister of the second church, was
bom in the town of Abington, about the year 1718, and was edu
cated at Harvard CoUege, where he graduated in 1739. He was
ordained over the second church in Framingham, in Jan. 1746-7,
and was probably soon after married to Abigail Houghton, of
Connecticut, by whom he had five children during his residence
in this place, one of whom was the late Rev. John Reed, D.D.
pastor in Bridgewater, and a Representative in the Congress of
the United States.f He remained in the ministry in this town,
until the year 1756 ; after which, he was installed in the North
Parish of Middleborough, caUed the Titicut Parish, (composed
partly of inhabitants of Middleborough and partly of inhabitants
of Bridgewater), where he remained untU he died, about tiie year
1785. He appears to have been held in much consideration by
his people in this place, among whom he was settled, (in the
words of Mr. Goddard), to "the great satisfaction of the soci
ety." :j: A descendant § writes, that " he was esteemed an able,
pure, zealous, devout preacher of the Orthodox order, was highly
sition, to have a separate precinct,'' t For particulars relating to the
and representing themselves as not family of the Rev. Solomon Reed,
making up one fifth of the inhabitants reference may be had to the Genea-
of the Town. (Court Files). The logical sketches at the close of this
Court gave them no relief. volume.
* A church meeting was held Nov. X In the printed paper before re-
4, 1756, to consider the petition of ferred to, Mr. Goddard says, " I am
Mr. Moses Haven, " to return to his persuaded that there are a num-
duty and privileges with the Church." ber of upright Nathaniels in that So-
" Voted, every man as one, that ciety, (the second), who meet with
since Mr. M. H. had no other objec- snch precious cordials under Mr.
tion against returning, but his rela- Reed's ministry, as they would not
tioA? to the Society, termed Mr. exchange for all the Riches, Honors,
Reed's Church, which relation he and Pleasures of this world.
was apprehensive would soon be dis- § The Hon. John Reed, Lt. Gov-
solved, therefore it was prudence for ernor of this Common wealth,to whose
him to wait, till he were satisfied obliging attention we are indebted
how that affair would turn." for some of the above particulars.

118 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
respected and esteemed by his society, and hved a quiet and
peaceable hfe. He mstructed and prepared in his famUy, as the
custom then was, a considerable number of young men for col
lege." *
After the retnement of Mr. Reed from his mhiistry m the
second church, no definite overtures towards a restoration of peace
and harmony appear, untU June 4, 1759.t At this tune the first
church, " having some months past come to a resolution that such
as had lately been of Mr. Reed's party, and were now deshous
to return, and profess to do so, in full charity, should be heartily
welcome, but finding that motion insufficient with respect to a
number," voted to send them a letter, mviting them to jom m a
mutual councU, which was sent by the hands of Dea. PUie and
Mr. Moses Haven. A reply was received, proposuig a mutual
conference, which was held July 10 ; when it was " unanimously
agreed to by both parties, that a councU be caUed, and that each
society or church be aUowed to bring every thing into the council,
(when convened), that the council wiU receive." :|:
Sept. 18. The councU convened, of whose action and decision
it is recorded, that " the council went into a fuU hearing of the
reasons or objections that the said church and society had to offer,
against submitting to Mr. Bridge as their minister, and unani
mously came to a result, in which their objections are judged in
sufficient. They are advised and urged to return to their union
with the said church, and the said church are advised to receive
them." §
* From all accounts it seems prob- t In March, of the same year, the
able that Mr. Reed, in his early man- town "negatived the request of "Tho.
hood, engaged warmly in the new Temple, Eben. Goddard, and others,
movement, which at that period agi- to draw out of the town treasury,"
tated the New England churches, and their assessment for the support of
whose adherents were denominated the ministry, "for the encourage-
JVew-Lights. An anecdote of him in ment of the second church."
this connection is still preserved t The ministers, (with their church-
among the aged. Being interrogated es), agrfeed upon to constitute the
by some members of the first church council, were the Rev. Messrs. Pem-
as to his religious sentiments, one of berton,of Boston, Dunbar, of Stougb-
the company categorically demanded ton. Stone, of Southborough, Wells,
if he was a " New-Light .?" Mr. Reed of Attleborough, Hutchinson, of
promptly answered, "No — I am not Grafton, Eliot, of Boston, and Wig-
a New Light; I am an old light new glesworth, of Ipswich. The Record
snvffed;" a witticism, which bears states, that all the votes, at the above
comparison with the well known say- meeting, " were passed with an en-
ing of Dr. Byles, that he had heard tire and sweet unanimity."
much said of New Lights ; he would § The proceedings consequent np-
hke to hear more of New Livers. on this decision are not noticed. It

SECOND MINISTER. — MR. BRIDGE. 119
July 11, 1754. " A vote was passed by the church, desiring
seven brethren, viz. John Clayes, Benj. Pepper, John Farrar,
Bezaleel and David Rice, Sam. Dedman, and Dan. Adams, to
gether with Mr. Eben. MarshaU, to take immediate care to quah-
fy them to set the Psalm in publick ; and as soon as they are
properly qualified, to lead the assembly in that part of Divine
Worship." *
March 7, 1757. " Voted, (by the town), that if the tything-
men see any of the youths in said town disorderly in the public
worship, and they wiU not forbear by being once stamped at by
any of the tythingmen, in such case said tythingmen are desired
to caU them by name."
Sept. 2, A.D. 1775, departed this hfe, hi the 55th year of his
age, and 30th of his ministry, the Rev. Matthew Bridge, Pastor
of the Church of Christ in Framingham.f
The Rev. Matthew Bridge was born in Lexington, July 18,
1721, and was the son of Matthew and AbigaU Bridge, of that
town. He descended from John Bridge, who settled early in
Cambridge, and from his son Matthew, who married Anna Dan
forth, sister of Lt. Gov. Danforth, the original grantee of the
territory of Framingham. Mr. Bridge was educated at Harvard
CoUege, where he graduated in 1741. He was at one time en-
is understood that some were re-in- * An aged lady has informed the
stated in the church. The others writer that Mr. Bridge was a good
probably united in the formation, singer, and frequently met with his
soon after, of a Baptist Society, of people to instruct them, there being
which some account will be given no other singing master. She adds,
in this volume. A Mss., probably that he was at first opposed in an at-
written by Mr. Eben. Goddard, has tempt to introduce a new hymn book,
fallen into the writer's hands, com- but.succeeded, by a gratuitous distri-
menting upon the decision of the bution among certain persons, in en-
council, in 1759; from which it ap- couraging its use. The introduction
pears that the grievances of tbe com- of stringed instruments was a severe
plainants were, 1, their dissatisfac- shock to the piety of some, one of
tion with Mr. Bridge's sermons ; whom, on a certain occasion, when a
2d, Mr. Bridge's having received violili was disabled, exulted that " the
members from the 2d church, not in Lord's fiddle was broken." When
full standing ; 3d, the continued op- Billings's music was introduced, and
position (of Mr. B.'s church) to the the tune of " David the King" was
revivals in the land ; the 4th appears sung, an aged man cried out, " hold,
to have had relation to the alleged hold," and seizing his hat, left the
injustice they had suffered, in being church. Watts' Psalms and Hymns
obliged to pay taxes for the support of were introduced, by a vote of the
the 1st church and its minister. An- church, Nov. 22, 1792.
other charge, (the nature of which t Church Records.
is unknown), was understood by the
council to have been withdrawn.

120 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
gaged as a teacher in Worcester. He was ordained mmister of
the First Parish in Frammgham, Feb. 19, 1745-6, and married,
soon after, Anne, daughter of the Rev. Daniel Perkins, of Bridge-
water,* by whom he had seven chUdren, three of whom were song.
His ministry in this town, though disturbed at its commencement
by serious dissensions, embarrassmg to a young man, was marked
by uniform firmness, and a spirit of concUiation, which ultimately
reinstated, in a good measure, the peace and harmony of the
church. Though not distinguished as a preacher, he is uniformly
represented as a man of benevolent feelings and attractive man
ners ; and by a faithful service of his people, he secured a gene
ral and lasting attachment. At the breaking out of the war of
the Revolution, Mr. Bridge, in common with other clergymen,
volunteered his services as chaplain to the American army, which
was then stationed at Cambridge. WhUe in the discharge of
this duty, he was seized with an epidemic disease, which prevailed
in the camp ; to which he feU a sacrifice a week or two after his
retum home, on the day above named. f
The only Sermon published by Mr. Bridge, was a Discourse
dehvered at the Ordination of Mr. EUab Stone, over the Second
Church in Reading, May 20, 1761 ; and printed by Thomas and
John Fleet, Boston, 1761.$
Oct. 18, 1779. A committee was chosen by the town to build
* Mr. Perkins's second wife was his decease, to the Rev. Timothy Har-
Madam Hancock, the mother of Gov. rington, of Lancaster, April 11, 1780,
John Hancock. whom she survived. She deceased
t We have been favored with a at Framingham, May 12, 1805., a.
memorandum of an interview with about 81 years. The Boston Gazette,
the late Mr. Ebenezer Eaton, in 1,832, of Sept. 11, 1775, contains a notice
who " described Mr. Bridge's person- of Mr. Bridge's decease, confirming
al appearance as dignified and impos- the general impression of the amia-
ing. He was more than six feet bleness of his character, and the af-
high ; his hair very black, which he fectionate esteem in which he was
wore in curls over the cape of his held by his people.
coat; his eyes black, his figure erect X The only manuscript writing of
and 'honey,' resembhng that of Gen- Mr. Bridge, in preservation, is a
eral Washington, by whose side he " Diary," kept in his early years. A
had seen him stand, when the army granddaughter, in placing it in the
was stationed at Cambridge. Mr. author's hand, remarked, "that it
Eaton stated that he was much be- gives a specimen of the extreme sim-
loved by his people, and esteemed by plicity of his early life- and manners."
those of other towns. He was ex- We may add, that it affords full evi-
tremely benevolent in his feelings. dence of his early habits of piety,
" He was good himself, and wished and of an inquisitive interest in the-
to make every body else so." Mr. ological reading.
Bridge's widow was remarried, after

THIRD MINISTER. — MR. KELLOGG.

121

a monument over the grave of the Rev. Mr. Bridge. Probably
by reason of the Revolutionary distresses, this purpose was post
poned ; and though again brought before the town in 1801, it has
remained to this day unexecuted.

SETTLEMENT OF THE REV. DAVID KELLOGG.
After the decease of Mr. Bridge, a. committee was chosen by
the town, Oct. 9, 1775, to unite with a similar committee of the
church, to supply the pulpit. For more than three years the
, pulpit was variously supplied.* The distracting events of the
Revolution undoubtedly contributed to delay the re-estabhshment of
the ministry. AprU 5, 1778, Mr. David Kellogg preached, prob
ably for the first time.f Dec. 7th, by a vote of 123 to 14, (the
vote of the church was 48 to 7), he received an invitation from the
town to become their minister, to which, April 25, 1779, he gave
a negative answer. Negotiations were, however, continued, the
supply of the pulpit remaining in his hands, until July 3, 1780,

* March 4, 1776. The committee
were directed to employ Mr. (Laban)
Wheaton, 1 mo. ; and after that, Mr.
(Moses) Adams, 1 mo. June 3d, it
was voted to engage Mr. Bigelow six
weeks. Mr. Wheaton, who greatly
interested the people, obtained, Felj.
18th, 1777, a vote of the town, con
current with that of the church, in
viting him to become their minister,
and offering him £200 settlement and
£100 salary. Mr. Wheaton declined
the invitation, and preached a fare
well sermon to the people, July 13,
1777. Mr. Wheaton afterwards en
tered upon the profession of the law,
in which he became successful, and
was advanced to important public
offices. It may be interesting to add,
that a few years since, when over 80
years of age, he visited the Rev. Dr.
Kellogg ; on which occasion he re
counted, with much gratification, the
reminiscences of his early labors in
the town, and expressed a regret that
he should have relinquished the pro
fession; adding, that all the success
and honors of public life appeared to
him, in review, poor, in comparison
with the useful and unpretending la-
11

hors of the Christian Ministry. His
name was long cherished with respect
in the town. Aug. 10, 1777, Mr.
(probably Solomon) Reed preached,
and for numerous succeeding Sab
baths. January 4, 1778, Mr. (Ezra)
Ripley preached, and supplied nine
Sabbaths. July 12, Mr Willard, of
Mendon, preached. In Sept. Mr.
Eliot preached, and at other times
subsequently. In Sept. and Oct., Mr.
Guild and Mr. Gannet supplied for
one or more Sabbaths, " the contract
for each day, the price of eight bush
els of Indian corn at market.'' Nov.
18, 1778, was observed as a day of
fasting and prayer, by a vote of the
church, preparatory to their choice of
a minister. Feb. 18, 1777, the town
voted that all male persons, upwards
of 21 years of age, be voters in the
choice of a minister.
f The texts on which he preached,
are preserved. They were, Isaiah,
xlv. 22— Rev. iii. 20. Dec. 6, 1779,
the town voted to give Mr. Kel
logg $4 per day for preaching, "to
be as good as money was five years
ago."

122

ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.

when proposals were voted by the town, to the satisfaction of Mr.
Kellogg, upon which he consented to become their minister. *
The ordination of Mr. Kellogg took place on Wednesday, Jan.
10, 1781 ; -f- previously to which, he was, by letter from the church
in Dresden, admitted a member of the church in Frammgham.
To the church he gave a satisfactory announcement of his inten
tion, " to conform to the same mode of disciphne " practiced by
his predecessor, and "to the Cambridge Platform, (eldership
excluded), agreeably to the custom of these New England
churches." Nov. 22, 1792, the church voted, at the request of the pastor,
" that the Scriptures should be read in publick on the Sabbath, and*
a Bible procured for that purpose." In March foUowing, the
town granted $8 for the purchase of a Bible.
1803. The town voted $60 to support a singing school. ^
The ministry of Mr. Kellogg affords no incidents of general
interest, demanding notice in these sketches. He continued in

* The town voted a settlement of
£346.13.4, to be paid in Indian corn,
at 2s. 8d. per bushel, and rye, at 3s.
4d.; or money to purchase the same.
They also voted to give him £100 as
his yearly salary, to be paid in Indian
corn, at 3s. per bushel, and Rye, at
4s. In case of disability, by infirmi
ty or age, to supply the pulpit, he
was to receive but half his salary.
July 10, voted to give Mr. K. annu
ally 20 cords of wood, upon the same
rule as the salary. The salary of Mr.
K. greatly varied. In 1801, it was
$500. In 1803 and 1821, $450. For
several years, $666.67 Once, (in
1817), it was $750, with the addition,
in every case, of $50 or $60 per an
num, for wood. The average salary,
including wood, from 1800 to 1825,
was about $628 Taking the origi
nal settlement into consideration, his
average emoluments may be estimat
ed at more than $700 per annum.
t The churches invited were those
of the Rev. Messrs. Stone, of South
borough, Harrington, of Lancaster,
Prentice, of HoUiston, Badger of Na
tick, Buckminster, of Rutland, Bridge
of East Sudbury, Brown, of Sher
burne, Fitch, of HoUiston, and Big-
low, of Sudbury. The "day was

fainy," and Messrs. Buckminster,
Stone, Bridge, Fitch and Biglow,
were the only clergymen present, the
first named being moderator of the
council. The discourse was preached
by Mr. Bridge, from 2 Cor. v. 20.
" Now then we are ambassadors for
Christ,&c." It is noticed that Mr.Par-
sons deceased before the ordination.
The church voted to " make po ex
traordinary provision for a promiscu
ous multitude, as has been customary
on such occasions ; thinking the prac
tice repugnant to the rules of the
Gospel, and tends to such vain sport
ing, as is utterly inconsistent with
the solemnities of the day."
X The singing schools were gener
ally kept at the hall of the Academy.
The same hall was also used, during
the intermission of public worship, as
a place of retirement and refreshment,
for such as did not return to their
homes. Apartments in private houses
were in some cases hired, for the
same object, by select companies,
where a comfortable fire was provid
ed, in cold weather. " Noon houses,"
as they were termed, were quite in
dispensable, before modern invention
had discovered the important art of
warming churches.

THIRD MINISTER. — MR. KELLOGG. 123
the discharge of his mmistry in this populous town untU the year
1825, at which time, by reason of " the infirmities, the usual a1>
tendants of old age," he requested the church to settle a col
league to assist hun in his labors. Nov. 14, the same year, the
town voted, to " concur with the church in procuring assistance
for the Rev. Dr. Kellogg, in his ministerial labors ; " and chose
Josiah Adams, Abner Wheeler, and Dea. Luther Haven, a com
mittee " to supply the desk the ensuing winter, should he be un
able to supply himself."
AprU 3, 1826. Luther Belknap and others addressed a peti
tion to Abraham Harrmgton, Esq., of Hopkinton, praying for the
organization of the First Parish, according to law. A warrant
was accordingly issued for a meeting, to be held April 24 ; at
which the parish was duly organized. From that period ceased
aU connection between the parish and the civil authority of the
town. The connection of Dr. KeUogg with the First Parish continued
for the space of almost fifty years ; and was terminated, by his
retirement, about September, 1830.
The Rev. David Kellogg was born in Amherst, Mass., in the
year 1755 ; and was son of Daniel KeUogg, bom in Old Hadley,
who married Esther, only daughter of Ephraim Smith, of South
Hadley. His grandfather was Nathaniel KeUogg, an extensive
land proprietor and surveyor in Old Hadley. He early com
menced his studies preparatory for coUege, which he pursued,
principally under the tuition of the Rev. David Parsons, first
minister in Amherst. He received his first degree at Dartmouth
College, 1775 ; immediately after which, he engaged in the study
of divinity, under the direction of his venerated pastor. After
completing his preparatory studies in theology, he preached at
Concord and at Framingham. His labors in this town, (where he
perhaps succeeded the Rev. Ezra Ripley, afterwards of Concord),*
commenced April 5, 1778, and were continued, to the satisfaction
of the town, untU Dec. 7, when he received a nearly unanimous
''Tradition reports, that the con- almost to austerity ; while that of Mr.
trast in appearance and manners, be Kellogg was easy, affable and free.
tween the two candidates, caused The measured and stately step of the
them to be variously regarded, by the former, in ascending the pulpit stairs,
aged and the young. Thebearingof was thought more evangelical than the
Mr. Ripley, while young, was grave quick and graceful gait of the latter.

124 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
invitation from the church and parish to become their pastor.
To this invitation a negative answer was returned the succeedmg
April. The troubles and distresses of the war interposed una
voidable hmderances to the immediate re-estabhshment of the min
istry, under circumstances mutuaUy satisfactory to the candidate
and the town. Mr. KeUogg continued, however, to supply the
pulpit untU July 3, 1780, when the invitation was repeated ; and
the proposals of the town proving satisfactory, his ordination took
place Jan. 10, 1781.
The ministry of Mr. Kellogg was peaceful and harmonious.
Possessed of respectable talents, united with a character marked
by energy, decision, and self-reliance, his manners ripening into
mingled dignity and ease, his voice fuU and commanding, he
maintained, through the remarkable vicissitudes of opinion and
sentiment which agitated the period of his ministry, — extending
through half a century,- — ^a character of unquestioned sinceri
ty, consistency, and uprightness, which commanded respect and
confidence. As a preacher, his manner was energetic, his style
and diction correct, somewhat formal, yet forcible. He inclined,-
in discussion, to be logical and argumentative, and courted not
the flow and embellishment of a more popular oratory. His de
votional services were particularly felicitous and impressive, hi
his theological opmions, he could not, with strictness, be appropri
ated by any rehgious party, although, towards the close of his
life, he expressed his sympathy and preference for the society of
those who adhered to the Calvinistic system. As a Congregation-
alist of the old school, he was settied in the Christian mmistry;
and to the principles, usages, and habits of thought of the tunes
contemporaneous with his settiement, he adhered to the last. To
the writer of this sketch, he once freely expressed his disapproba
tion of the innovations which had crept into the Congregational
polity, and avowed his fixed predUection for the ancient order of
the New England churches. In the admission of members to the
church, without the form of pubhc investigation into the religious
experience and behef of the candidate, and in the rejection of all
formularies of opinion, as conditions of Christian fellowship, he
continued, to the close of his ministry, a faithful adherent to the
deliberate and confirmed convictions of his early years. Though
many may regard with surprise and regret, that he shared so httle

THIRD MINISTER. — MR. KELLOGG. 125
in the stirring changes of opinion, the strife of controversy, or
the novelties of speculation, which have distinguished the last
thirty years, it is to be remembered, that he was already an old
man, of matured habits, constitutionally moderate, a lover of
peace, and of a wiU not easily swayed by the changhig breezes of
popular opinion. On the whole, it may be said of him, that he
was a true, upright, and wise man, a worthy representative of
genuine Congregationalism, in the palmy days of its union and
strength. As a proof of the estimation in which he was generally
held, he received from the college at which he was educated, the
honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity.
After a protracted ministry of almost half a century. Dr.
Kellogg voluntarily retired from his pastoral office, about the
month of September, 1830 ; after which, he continued for many
years to reside upon his estate, in the enjoyment of a vigorous
and " green old age." Many wUl recaU with pleasure, his vener
able form, shghtly bowed, his tall and robust figure, his fresh
yet placid countenance, his dignified and courteous manners, as
he moved among us, almost sole survivor of the generation who
had welcomed him to the sacred office, as their Christian pastor
and guide. Within a year before his decease, occurred an inci
dent expressive of the honorable estimation in which he was held
by the inhabitants of the town. May, 1843, members of all the
rehgious societies united in a tearparty, at the town hall, at which
he was invited to meet them. His appearance was greeted with
a warm welcome ; and he improved the occasion to enforce senti
ments of mutual toleration and Christian harmony, worthy of
durable remembrance.
Dr. Kellogg was seized, but a few days before his death, with
the iUness which terminated his earthly stay.* He passed away
graduaUy, and with Uttle suffering; and on the 13th of August,
1843, slept with his fathers, at the advanced age of 87 years.
The, funeral service was performed in the first church, where he
* It is worthy of notice, as illnstrat- lowing day he was too ill to walk.
ing the vigor of his constitution, that On Friday and Saturday, he was able
on Wednesday, he was able to walk to sit to the artist for a few minutes
to the house of the author of this his- at his own house, and on Sunday he
tory, to sit for his portrait. The fol- deceased.
11*

126

ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.

had so long ministered to his people, and in which the mhabitants
generally united in demonstrations of respect for his memory.*
The only publications by Dr. Kellogg, are as foUows, viz : —
1. The Nature, Obligation and Importance of Christian Com
passion ; Ulustrated by a Sermon preached before the Middlesex
Lodge, &c., in Framingham, June 24, 1796. Boston: Printed
by Tho. Fleet, Jun., CornhiU. 1796.
2. An Address on Presenting the Right Hand of FeUowship,
at the Ordination of Rev. Mr. Dickinson, of Holhston.
The successors m the pastoral office, of the Rev. Dr. KeUogg,
are as foUows, viz: — Rev. Artemas B. Muzzey, (Harvard Col
lege, 1824), ordained June 10, 1830, retired May 18, 1833.
Rev. George Chapman, (Harvard CoUege, 1828), ordamed Nov.
6, 1833, deceased June 2, 1834. f Rev. WUham Barry, (Brown
University, 1822), installed Dec. 16, 1835, retired Dec. 16,
1845. Rev. John N. BeUows, ordamed April 15, 1846.

Deacons of the First Church.

Chosen.
Oct. 1701.
Mar. 1717.
June, 1726,
Aug. 1751.

David Rice.
Joshua Hemingway.
Moses Haven.
John Adams.
Peter Balch.
Moses Learned.
Jonathan Morse.

Chosen.
June, 1763. Daniel Stone.
April, 1771. Wilham Brown.
April, 1782. Gideon Haven.
April, 1794. Tho. Buckminster.
" " Matthias Bent, Jr.
April, 1817. Luther Haven.
John Temple.

* The funeral sermon was delivered
by the Rev. David Brigham, Pastor
of the Hollis Evangelical church, in
which Dr. Kellogg, with his family,
worshipped. The other services were
performed by Mr. Barry of the first
church, and the Rev. Mr. Haven, Sen.
of Hopkinton. Dr. Kellogg preached
but once in the first church after his
retirement. It took place about the
year 1838.
t Mr. Chapman's ministry was
very brief. Few have entered the

sacred office under circumstances
more encouraging and auspicious.
His early death disappointed the san
guine hopes of an extensive circle of
friends, to whom he was ardently at
tached, as well as the just expecta
tions of his people, who fully appre
ciated his intelligence, sincerity, and
devotion. He died of a pulmonary
disease, having administered the
communion, for the last time, Jan. 5-
1834.

127

BAPTISMS, ETC., IN THE FIRST CHURCH.
Of the ministry of the Rev. Mr. Swift, our recorded informar
tion is confined to the mterval between Jan. 1716-7, and July
1728. Males. Fem. Total.
During this period, there were baptized, 198 182 380
Durmg Mr. Bridge's ministry, from 1746 to
1775, - 440 413 853
During the mterval from 1775 to 1781, 52 68 120
During Mr. Kellogg's ministry, from 1781
to 1829, - - 366 442 808

1056 1105 2161

Admitted Members of the Church.
During Mr. Swift's ministry, from Jan. 1717
to July 1728, - 34 82 116
During Mr. Swift's ministry, (for the same
period), by letter, - 8 5 13
During Mr. Bridge's ministry, from 1746 to
1775, - - 81 102 183
During the Interval, from 1775 to 1781, 11 14 25
During Dr. KeUogg's ministry, from 1781
to 1829, 69 175 244
During Mr. KeUogg's ministry, (for the
same period), by letter, - 12 34 46

215 412 627*

* No regular record of marriages about midway between his ordination
appears on the church books, until and decease, an approximate estimate
the commencement of Dr. Kellogg's of the whole number of baptisms per-
ministry. The difficulty of deler- formed by him may be arrived at,
nlining with precision the number of which would amount to about 1454;
cases of adult baptism, has led to the of which, (supposing the same pro-
omission of any estimate of the same, portion in the sexes), 757 would be
As the period of eleven and one half males, and 697 females. The aggre-
years in Mr. Swift's ministry, of gate number of baptisms therefore,
which we possess Records, occurred (including adults), from 1701 to 1829,

128

ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.

THE BAPTIST CHURCH IN FRAMINGHAM.

The first recorded notice of the origin of this Society, Is con
tained in the town Records, March 7, 1763 ; when an article was
presented iu the Town Warrant, " to see if the town wUl abate
the ministerial rates to a number of persons of this town, who pre
tend (profess) to be of the persuasion of the Anabaptists, and
have sent in their names to the selectmen." The following year,
March 12, the town voted, " that the minister's rate, for 1763, of
Jos. Byxbe, James, Elkanah, Elkanah, Jr., Squier, James, Jr.,
and Isaac Haven, James Mellen, Simon Pratt, Eben. Singletary,
and Eben. Bullard, be abated."*
The above society, which probably originated from the dissolu
tion of the second Congregational church, continued for many
years under the care of various ministers of the Baptist persua
sion, of whom the chief was Edward Clark, who preached in this
town for the space of about 10 years.f
Jan. 30, 1811. The Rev. Charles Train, a graduate of H.
College in 1805, was ordained Pastor of this church, and June

may be estimated at 3235 ; of which
1615 are males and 1620 females.
During the ministry of Dr. Kellogg,
but two adults were baptized between
1781 and 1815. Between 1815 and
1829, the number was 27.
* Similar votes were afterwards re
corded in 1772 and 1776. In 1783,
a committee was chosen to prevent a
law-suit for recovery by the Dissent
ers of their ministerial tax, and an
agreement was made, based on their
paying half their tax.
t From the best information we
possess, it is probable that Mr. Jo
seph BrxBE was the first preacher.
His successors were Nathaniel
Green, who lived and died at Leices
ter, where he was the founder of a
Baptist Church ; Simeon Snow, who
lived at Upton, preached in Framing
ham and Weston, two or three years;
afterwards, became a Congregational
minister at Thomaston Me., where
he died at an advanced age ; Noah
Alden, of Bellingham, who baptized
here in 1773, and preached occasion
ally;  Lampson, of whose minis
try we have no particulars ; Elisha
Rich, (a gunsmith by trade), who re

sided here for a time, preached after
wards at Chelmsford, and subsequent
ly moved to the West; and Edward
Clark, who came to Framing
ham about 1780, and remained until
1790, when he removed to Medfield.
After the lapse of several years, he
returned to Framingham, and died on
a visit at Mansfield, about 1810; his
remains were brought to this town
for interment.
The Society obtained the meeting
house built by Mr. Reed's church,
which had been used as a granary,
and removed it to what is now called
the Silk Farm, from whence it was
subsequently moved further S. The
present Railroad track crosses its site.
The society previously worshipped
in what was then called the Dean
(now Park) house ; of which two
large chambers were united to form
a spacious hall. The attendance be
tween 70 and 80 years since, averaged
about 50 persons, from this and neigh
boring towns. "The Society was des
tined to a successful enlargement,
under the ministry of others at a lat
er period.

BAPTIST AND METHODIST CHURCHES. 129
22, 1812, the society obtained an Act of Incorporation by the
name of the First Baptist Society. Under the judicious and
earnest care of their new Pastor, the society increased in numbers.
A new impulse was given to its prosperity, at a later period, by
the erection of a new meeting house, near the centre of the town.
It was dedicated, with appropriate services, Jan. 1, 1827. Mr.
Train's ministry terminated Sept. 1839 ; since which period, he
has remained in the town, enjoying the esteem and consideration
due to a long course of useful service to the public, and a respect
ful sympathy in his protracted bodily sufferings. *
Mr. Train was succeeded by the Rev. Enoch Hutchinson, in-
staUed Aug. 21, 1840, retired Jan. 8, 1841 ; the Rev. James
Johnston, who commenced (without installation) June 27, 1841,
retired Sept. 1, 1845 ; the Rev. Jonathan Aldrich, (B. Un.
1826), who commenced (without installation) Sept. 27, 1846.
THE METHODIST CHURCH.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Framingham was instituted
in 1788, by the labors of the Rev. John HUl, from Virginia ; at
* Mr. Train first preached to this into the first parish. Mr. Train's sal-
church, Dec, 1807, at which time the ary was at first about $200 per year ;
society had become almost extinct. from 1823, it was $300 ; and so con-
About twenty families professed the tinned until 1829, when it was raised
sentiments of the Baptist denomina- to $400 ; and four years after, to
tion, and five persons only had been $500. Until the year 1822, he re-
baptized. At the ordination of Mr. ceived pupils into his family, some of
Train, the Rev. James Reed, of At- whom were prepared by him for col-
tleborough, prayed ; the sermon was lege. Mr. Train rendered very valu-
preached by the Rev. Joseph Grafton, able service to the town, as a Super-
of Newton ; the charge was given by intendent of the public schools, for
the Rev. William Collier, of Charles- more than thirty years. In March,
town, and the Right Hand of Fellow- 1833, he met with afall, by which his
ship, by the Rev. William Gainmell, life was endangered, and from the
of Medfield ; the concluding prayer effects of which he has since experi-
was made by the Rev. Aaron Leland, enced severe bodily suffering. Nov.,
ofVt. Of the ordaining council, ev- 1843, the inhabitants of the town
ery member has deceased. In 1811, united in a social assembly, at the
this society took the name of the Town Hall, as a testimony of their
Baptist Church of Weston and Fra- respect and affectionate regard for the
mingham; Mr. Train officiating at late pastor of the First Baptist Church.
both places, alternately, until the con- Mr. Train had previously received
nection was dissolved, Nov. 1826-; at decisive marks of the confidence of
which time the church in Framing- this community, in his election, for
ham consisted of 100 members. Be- several consecutive years, as a Rep-
tween Sept. 1815 and Sept. 1816, 53 resentative or Senator in the Gener-
persons were baptized by Mr. Train, al Court.
and the religious interest extended

130 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY.
wHch time, it consisted of seven members.* They first assem
bled for religious worship in a private house, belonging to Mr.
Benjamin Stone, in the N. part of the town ; his widow survives,
and occupies the same house. For several years, this society wM
visited by various preachers, among whom were Jesse Lee, Bishop
Asbury, Ezekiel Cooper, George Pickering, and other " pioneers
of Methodism in New England." Without a regular ministry,
they maintained, with few interruptions, their weekly meetings,
untU 1822 ; when an interesting revival increased their number
to thirty. At this period, the church was mcorporated with the
Needham circuit, and became one of the places of regular appomt-
ment for preaching. In 1833, the society commenced the erec
tion of a house of worship, near the house of Mr. Benj. Stone,
which was finished in Sept. 1834. The dedicatory sermon waa
preached by the Rev. Abel Stevens, of Boston, then only 19 years
of age.f The society was legally organized the same year. In
1844, for the better accommodation of the inhabitants at Saxon-
viUe, the house was removed to a central part of the vUlage, and
an addition was made to its dimensions. A neat and convenient
parsonage has since been buUt, which is in the occupation of their
present Pastor.
The preachers who have successively ministered to this society,
since the erection of their house of worship, are as follows, viz. :
C. Vergin, Peter Sabin, N. B. Spaulding, Paul Townsend, Tho.
Tucker, L. P. Frost, Geo. Pickermg, WiUard Smith, N. S.
Spaulding, and Chester Field, the present Pastor. J
The Saxonville Religious Society was incorporated, Feb.
23, 1827 ; and their meeting house, constructed on an elevated
site, and within a beautiful grove, was dedicated Sept., 1827. A
church was organized. May 26, 1833. The successive Pastors of
this society, are as follows, viz. : Rev. Corbin Kidder, (Amherst
¦* The)' were, Isaac Stone, Benja- the venerable patriarch rose from his
min Stone, and Jonathan Hill, with seat at the altar, and laying his hand
their wives, and Matthew Stone. upon the young man's head, said,
t An incident connected with the with much feeling and impressive-
age of the preacher, is remembered ness, ^^ Let no man despise tini youth!"
with much interest. The Rev. Dr. X "To the attentions of Mr. Field,
Kellogg was present at the service. the reader is indebted for the partie-
When, at its close, the youthful lars of the above sketch.
speaker descended from the pulpit.

religious societies, etc. 131
College, 1828), ordained, July 30, 1834, retired, Oct. 25,
1837 ; Rev. Isaac Hosford (D. CoU. 1826), ordained Feb. 14,
1838, retired, March 10, 1847 ; Rev. B. G. Northrop, ordained,
March 10, 1847.
A society of Universalists was formed Nov. 1829, and
erected a place of worship, which was dedicated with appropriate
services, Sept. 1832. This society have employed ministers with
out the forms of regular settlement. The names of those whose
term of service has extended to the period of one year or more,
are as foUows, viz. : Rev. Thomas J. Greenwood, who preached
eight years ; Rev. Isaac Brown, one year ; Rev. Joseph 0. Skin
ner, four years ; Rev. Horace P. Stevens, two years ; and the
Rev. David J. MandeU, the present minister, one year.
The " Hollis Evangelical Society " was formed Jan. 20,
1830, and their place of worship was dedicated, Sept. 15th, of
the same year. The Pastors of this society, in the order of suc
cession, are, the Rev. George Trask, (Bowd. CoUege), ordahied,
Sept. 15, 1830, retired AprU 6, 1836 ; the Rev. David Brig
ham, (Union CoUege), instaUed, Dec. 29, 1836, retired. May 9,
1844; the Rev. Increase N. Tarbox, (Y. College, 1839),
ordained, Nov. 20, 1844.
A Catholic Church has been erected in the vicinity of the
Carpet Factory, at SaxonviUe, and was opened for public worship,
Sept. 14, 1845.

BURYING GROUNDS, MORTALITY, ETC.
The old burying ground, which surrounded the first meeting
house, has been in use since the incorporation of the town. Grave
stones (in some instances of a rude character, the names graven
probably by the hands of surviving realatives), were very early
placed, and are interesting memorials of the ancient Fathers -of
the town.* A new burying ground, for the use of the inhabitants
* March 22, 1708-9. Samuel Bar- authority to receive 3s. a grave for
ton was appointed grave Digger, with grown persona. In 1741, three grave

132

HEALTH AND LONGEVITY.

of the S. part of the town, was set apart by the town, about the
year 1827. A movement has been recently made towards the
estabhshment of a Rural Cemetery, which, it is hoped, wUl be
successfuUy accomphshed.

HEALTH AND LONGEVITY.
But few towns have been more remarkable for the general
health of then- inhabitants, and the absence of prevalent and fatal
epidemics, than this. At no period in its history, has the mor-
tahty been particularly alarming ; and deaths among the young,
are comparatively rare.* The simple habits of an agricultm-al
population, united with the general purity of the atmosphere, have
undoubtedly contributed to prolong hfe beyond its ordinary durar
tion, to an extent perhaps uncommon.

diggers were chosen by the town,
and five to make coffins. In May 1735,
the Pastor and Deacons were desired
to move the congregation to contrib
ute for a burying cloth. May 17,
1762, the thanks of the town were
voted to Capt. John Butler, for his
present of a burying cloth. March
3, 1794, a committee was chosen " to
purchase a burying cloth, and also a
convenient carriage to carry a corpse."
May, 1799, the town granted $20
to build a house to deposit the car
riage in. In 1803, a committee was
chosen " to provide a decent hearse."
In 1805, " voted to have the burying
ground fenced with a good four-foot
wall, and to have two gates on the
road." Granted $300. (The expense
of a hearse-house was probably includ
ed in the grant). The same year, a
question of title to the burying ground
land arising, between the town and
Dea. Tho. Buckminster, the same
was settled by a quit-claim deed from
the latter, of about five acres 20 rods
of land, including the graves, and a
note of $50 from him ; the town giv
ing, in return, a quitclaim of the re
mainder of the land in dispute. 1809,
authority was given to individuals, to
build tombs. 1811, posts were or
dered for the burying ground. 1813,
Jona. Maynard was authorized " to
take the grass from the burying

ground for five years, on condition
that he erect the fallen grave stones,
clear out all cobble stones, mow all
bushes, keep the wall and gates in
good repair, for the same terra, and
suffer no cattle to depasture thereon,
said Maynard to pay $5, being the
sum for which the privilege was sold
at auction, in town meeting." In
1827, voted to provide a hearse and
burying cloth for the South burying
ground. The condition of the centre
burying ground, though doubtless in
tended to be carefully provided for
by the town, is far from what it ought
to be. The neglect of the more an
cient monuments, is particularly to
be regretted, and is unworthy the re
spect due to the dead ; most of all, to
the founders of the town.
* The author seriously regrets to
have mislaid papers, from which an
exhibit could be prepared, of the ac
tual mortality of the town, during the
last 20 years. It may be wortliy of
remark, that of the whole number of
deaths which occurred under his per
sonal cognizance, within the space of
ten years, viz : 73, 16 were of chil
dren in very early infancy ; 8, from
1 to 10 years of a ge ; 2, from 10 to 20 ;
7, from 20 to 30 ; 4, from 30 to 40 ; 6
from 40 to 50 ; 3, from 50 to 60 ; 4,
from 60 to 70 ; 12, from 70 to 80 ; 8,
from 80 to 90, and 3, over 90.

TABLE OF LONGEVITY.

133

The following comprise the names, as far as known, of persons
who have deceased in this town, at the age of 85 years, or
upwards. The figures at the right denote the years, and when
known, the additional months, if any.*

Names.

Date of death.

Age.

Mrs. Margery Darling, -

- June 9, 1819, -

- 85

Miss Lois Wright,

1813,

85

John Stone, Esq., -

- Aug. 1, 1827, -

- 85

Thomas Pratt, -

Feb. 6, 1741,

85

William Ballord, -

- Oct. 8, 1777, -

- 85,6

John Kendall, -

Nov. 16, 1840,

85,6

Isaac Fisk, . . -

- Dec. 22, 1799, -

- 85,8

Nathaniel Kendall,

Aug. 21, 1844,

85,10

Capt. Daniel Stone,

- April 3, 1813, -

ab. 86

Widow Mary Bennet, -

April 9, 1838,

86

Mrs. Ruth Rice,

May, 1822, -

- 86

Miss Abigail Pratt,

Jan. IS, 1837,

86,9

Dea. Mauhias Bent,

1799, -

- 87

Widow Hannah Eaton,

March 8, 1795,

87

Job Darling,

March 26, 1814, -

- 87

Capt. Simon Edgell,

Oct. 3, 1820,

87

Rev. David.Kellogg,D.D.,

Aug. 13, 1843, -

- 87

Mrs. Catharine Hill, -

1846,

87

Mrs. Lucy Rider,

- March, 1807, -

- 87,6

Jonathan Edmunds,

Jan. 8, 1816,

87,8

Mrs. Sarah Clark, -

- May 17, 1761, -

- 88

Mrs. Zebiah Fisk,

Jan. 25, 1837,

88

Mrs. Ruth Haven, -

- Sept. 21, 1814, -

- 88

Mrs. Deborah Hemenway, -

July 7, 1846,

88

Mrs. Mary Littlefield,

1838, -

- 88

Mrs. Sarah Pike, -

Jan. 28, 1823,

88

John Bent, - • .

Sept. 16, 1818, -

- 88,4

Timothy Stearns, (unm.)

Jan. 3, 1820,

88,4

John Eames, -

March 13, 1832, -

- 88,5

Mrs. Batbsbeba Hemenway, -

July 19, 1828,

88,10

Mrs. Beulah Patterson,

- May, 1829, -

- 88,10

Phinehas Gibbs,

1846,

89

Mrs. Elizabeth Stone,

- July 24, 1830, -

- 89

Mrs. Mary Trowbridge, -

1844,

ab. 89

Mrs. Abigail Bent,

. Nov. 1814, -

- 89,9

Maj. Lawson Buckminster,

Feb. 26, 1832,

89,10

* The author has also memoran
da, containing the names of 4 who
died at the age of 80 ; 8 aged 81 ; 8,
aged 82 ; 7, aged 83 ; and 6 aged 84.
O'f the total number of these (33), 25
are males. Of the above list of 68 per-
12

sons m. above 85 years, 30 are males,
and 38 females. Of the 36 under 90,
17 are males ; of the 32 over 90, 13
are males. Six of the above were
unmarried — 1 male and 5 females.
Colored persons, 1.

134

TOPOGRAPHY OF FRAMINGHAM

Mrs. Mary Hunt, -
Miss Elizabeth How, -
Miss Sarah Stone,
Silas Winch,
Amos Parmenter,
Mrs. Anna Manson,
Mrs. Mehetabel Edgell,
Mrs. Elizabeth Winch,
Ebenezer Hemenway,
Ezekiel How,
Ebenezer Eaton,
Mrs. Lydia Gallot,
Widow Mary Morse,
Mrs. Mary Buckminster,
Henry Rice,
Mrs. Olive Eaton,
Mrs. Hannah Haven,
Widow Patience Rice,
Mrs. Anne Stone, -
Joshua Parmenter,
Mrs. Hannah Kendall,
Widow Mary Rice,
Mrs. Mary Shattuck,
Miss Sarah Stearns,
William Walkup,
Dea. Gideon Havep,
Dea. Jonathan Morse,
Mrs. Susanna Morse,* -
Abraham Pike,
Widow Sarah Walkup,
Prince Yongey, (colored),
Capt. Isaac Clark,

Jan, 1843,
about 1813,
Nov. 24. 1829,
Sept. 19,1834,
Feb. 26, 1785,
June, 1843,
- Feb. 5, 1835,
April, 1833,
Dec. 11,1831,
March 26, 1847,
Aug. 23, 1842,
Nov. 1821,
- Dec. 7, 1842,
Sept. 17, 1842,
Feb. 10, 1710-11,
Sept. 20, 1842,
. Jan. 8, 1842,
Jan. 2, 1796,
May 20, 1819,
Oct. 19, 1822,
1822,
Dec. 16, 1785,
June 14, 1822,
Feb. 8, 1825,
May 1836,
- Dec. 1829,
March 5, 1801,
Feb. 1, 1847,
Jan. 1810, 1792,
Dec. 21, 1797,
May 26, 1768,

a.

- 90

.

90

.

- 90

90,2

-

- 90,11

91

-

- 91,4

91,6

-

- 91,7

91,10
-
- 92
92
-
ab. 92-
92,3
-
ab. 93
93
-
- 94
94
-
- 94,1
94,7
.
- 95
95
-
- 95
*¦
95,2
-
- 95,8
-
95,9
- 96
.
96
-
- 97,11
.
98
.
- 99,4
•
102
TOPOGRAPHY OF FRAMINGHAM.
The territory of Framingham embraces several localities refer
red to m its Records. " Stone's end," is the name formerljf
given to the present vUlage of SaxonvUle, whose soU was, to a
considerable extent, m the possession of the Stone famUy.
* The longevity of this lady, (who
deceased while this work was in pre
paration for the press), with that of
her ancestors, is particularly remark
able. Her grand-father was born in
1665, who had a brother, her great
uncle, born in 1641 ; i.e., three gen
erations of the family cover the term
of 206 years.
the common. 135
" Rice's end," refers to that part of the town, which is in the
neighborhood of the house of Mr. Uriah Rice. " Salem end,"
has already been noticed, as situated about one mile west from
the centre. " Guinea end," was the ancient name of the tract
of land at the S. part of the town, near the Railroad station. It
derived its name from the neighboring meadows, caUed the
" Guinea meadows."*

the common.
The history of the Common lands iu Framingham is lost, with
the Records of the proprietors ; of which only mutUated frag
ments remain.f By a reference to Mr. Danforth's lease to Col.
Buckminster, on a former page, the reader wUl discover in what
terms the original reservation of the common lands was made.
Intimations are given in Dr. BaUard's sketch of Framingham,
(p. 27), that owing to the fertility of the tract reserved, it was
" by mutual consent of the proprietor and town exchanged, for a
differently situated tract." The Records of the proprietors, (to
which Dr. BaUard may have had access, though he does not refer
to them), might throw light upon this transaction, of which no
notice is to be found on the Records of the town. J The tract
designated in later years as the Common, hes in the S.W. part of
the town ; a considerable part of which has been recently set off
to the town of Ashland. The organization of the proprietors was
dissolved about the year 1785 ; when the last of the lands, (about
40 acres), were sold, near Wild Cat HiU, to Mr. John Parker.
The proceeds of this sale were suitably appropriated to the pur
chase of a public hbrary.
* This name is said to have origin- t The loss of these Records is seri
ated from the circumstance, thai the ously to be regretted; and affords
meadows were first purchased for a proof of the extreme hazard of leav-
guinea. Besides the localities above ing records of historical and public
named, were "Pike Row," a name interest, in private and irresponsible
given from the Pike family, who hands.
lived on the road running E. from X The fragments of the Proprie-
the house of L. Belknap, Esq. ; and tors' Records preserved, demonstrate,
"Sherburn Row," the range of houses that two of the bounds of the com-
connected with Sherburn, before the mon lands, were the Southborough
incorporation of this town. line and Sudbury river.

136 TOPOGRAPHY OF FRAMINGHAM.

THE CENTRE COMMON.

This tract, which, smce its enclosure, and the hnprovements
made upon it, has been rendered an attractive ornament to the
viUage, was originally known, (from its resemblance, in shape, to
a flat iron), as the heater. The first improvements on Record
took place in 1785 ; when a committee was chosen " to set the
bounds of the corner of the meeting house land, proper to be sub
dued ; " and the town voted, that " Lawson Buckminster may
subdue and improve the same three years, if he wiU lay it down
even and smooth." In 1796, a committee was chosen to effect
an exchange of land with Deac. Tho. Buckminster, " in order to
straighten the line across the Common, and make it more conven
ient." May 6, 1800, the town passed a vote, prohibiting aU per
sons tying horses to the trees upon the common field, around the
public meeting house, or in any way damaging said trees, under
the penalty of one dollar. Aug. 9, 1808, Capt. Richard Fisk,
Eli Bullard, and Abner Wheeler, were chosen to dispose of as
many of the trees now standing on the public Common, as they
may think proper ; and also the manure where the old meeting
house stood ; and expend the proceeds, in setting out ornamental
trees, in such places, as said Committee may think proper. In
May, 1809, a committee reported, that the whole sum expended
for levelling the Common around the meeting house, was f 232.61,
which sum the town allowed. In 1810, it was voted, that the
meeting house agents superintend the setting out of trees around
the new meeting house ; said trees, so set out, to stand during the
town's pleasure. Nov. 2, 1818, Josiah Adams, Solomon Fay,
and Rufus Brewer, were chosen to purchase a piece of land adjom-
ing the meetmg house Common ; and the sum of $50 was granted
to level said land ; liberty was at the same time granted to set
out trees, to ornament the Common, without expense to the town.
In 1819, a committee was appointed to take legal measures for
laymg out roads, on the E. and W. sides of the Common, and for
discontinuing aU other roads already laid out across said Common.
In 1819, the committee for levelling the Common, were autho^
ised to draw $75 from the town Treasury. In 1820, John Bal
lard, 2d, was agreed with to subdue bushes on the E. side of the

brinley's FARM. IST
Common. April 4, 1825, the town authorized the selectmen " to
appoint a committee to get the Common fenced." Since the last
named date, a private subscription, amountuig to near $700, has
been raised in the town, for the farther improvement of the Com
mon, and of the entire viUage in the centre, by planting additional
ornamental trees. The judicious liberality, which for so many
years has been directed to beautify the town, has not be^n disap
pointed, and is destined to meet new returns, as time shall perfect
the original design. Few of our inland viUages are more attrac
tive to the eye of the stranger.*

THE BRINLEY FARM.
The traditionary interest connected with this locality, justifies a
brief notice of it in these sketches of the toAvn's history. The
tract so called, was the same originaUy settled and occupied by
the first Colonel Buckminster.f It was by him, and his sons
Joseph and Thomas, conveyed to Francis Brinley, Esq., of Rox
bury, Feb. 1, 1742, for the sum of £8,600 in biUs of pubhc
credit. It contained about 860 acres, of which it was estimated
that 400 acres were improved. The general bounds of the tract,
whose configuration was too irregular to be now described in
detail, were, on the N., the lands of Eben. Winchester and John
Trowbridge ; E., the highway from J. Trowbridge's house to the
meeting house ; S., the lands of John Hemenway, Jona. Morse,
Col. Buckminster, and Edward Wright; W., the lands of Tim.
Steams, Moses Pike, Wm. Dunn, Jos. Angier, and John Bruce.
The tract contained a miU privUege, W. of N. from Col. Buck
minster's house, not many rods distant.
Oct. 20, 1746, the town granted " ^£23.3.4, old tenor, to
* It would be impossible to afford t Col. B. (according to a survey of
an adequate idea of the labor requir- the above tract, made by John Jones,
ed for the improvements above re- Surveyor, of Hopkinton, Jan. 26,
ferred to, by reason of the great ine- 1741-2), lived near, or upon, the spot
qualities of the surfece to be over- now occupied by Mr. Vose, who con-
come. The public spirit in which ducts the " Wheeler farm ; " and his
the inhabitants of the town generally son, (then Capt. Buckminster), lived
cb-operated in the enterprise, forbids about 250 rods E. of S. from his
particular notice of individual zeal falher's house, probably at or near
and liberality. Dea. Belknap's.
12*

138 TOPOGRAPHY OF FRAMINGHAM.
make up the deficiency of Col. Brinley's rate, for the settiement
and ordination of our Rev. Pastor." _
The history of the occupation of this tract is too imperfectly
preserved, to aUow exactness of dates in aU cases. By whom it
was cultivated the first 18 years, after Mr. Brinley's purchase,
does not appear. Col. Brinley became surety for Geo. Cradock,
to Sir Peter Warren, Admiral of the British Navy, to whom he
mortgaged the farm, and possession was afterwards obtamed under
the mortgage.* Mr. Nathaniel Brinley, son of Francis, hired thfe
farm for several years of Oliver De Lancey, attomey of the pro
prietor, at a rent of ^£30 sterling per annum. Mr. N. Brudey
first occupied the premises about the year 1760 ; and employed,
it is said, some 15 or 20 negroes in its cultivation. Daniel Shays,
who gave a name to the rebelhon of 1786, at one tune worked m
Mr. Brinley's employ.f At the commencement of the revolution,
Mr. Brinley, whose political principles ranked him with the tories,
left the town ; and an unsuccessful attempt was made in town
meeting to confiscate the estate, of which we extract the follow
ing from the Record :
March 4, 1776. "To see if the town will, in answer to a petition
from several of the inhabitants, take any order concerning the farm
lately occupied by Nathl. Brinley, or the utensils thereto belonging;
and act thereon as liie town shall judge proper."
In Nov. 1778, it was agam proposed " to ^ve such direction to
the selectmen, respecting tho farm in this town, belonging to the
heirs of Sir Peter Warren, as -the to-\vn shaU judge proper." But
no action upon the same is recorded. At this period, the farm
was exposed to serious depredation and waste by unscrupulous
trespassers, who entered upon the land and removed its timber.
In  , Edward Brhiley, Esq., of Weston, brother of Na
thaniel, leased and took possession of the farm. After occupying
it one year, John Eames, John Taylor and others, claimed to have
purchased the estate, and to hold a bond for a deed of the same ;
upon which Mr. Brmley removed, and Eames and others took
possession. In 1785, Levi Thayer, of Milford, Mass., aUeged his
* Sir Peter Warren married Susan- the widow of Sir Peter, in the recoT-
na, sister of Oliver De Lancey, of ery of the estate.
New York, who acted as attorney to t Worcester Magazine.

brinley's farm. 139
purchase of the same tract, for £4,500 sterling, by a deed claimed
to have been executed in London by Oliver De Lancey, and placed
on record ; the genuineness of which was disputed by the rela
tives of the supposed grantor. He, however, entered upon the
possession of the estate. Mr. E. Brinley, Jan. 21, 1793, obtained
a power of attorney from John Watts, in behalf of the proprie
tors, with full powers to superintend the farm, and bring all tres
passers to justice ; and a civil procfess was commenced against
Thayer, then in the occupation of it.* By the decease of the
original proprietors, the right of property in the farm had now
fallen to the Earl of Abington, Viscount Gage, and Lord South
ampton, heirs of Sir Peter Warren.f In 1795, Col. McGregor
and John Rogers, Esq., purchased for £400, one third of the
farm from the attomey of Lords Gage and Abington ; and by
their agent at London, the remaining third. In 1802, WiUiam
Maxwell, of New York, a merchant, purchased of the widow of
John Rogers, and of the Trustees of Col. McGregor, their rights
in the estate, and the same year disposed of the same to the Hon.
John LoweU.ij:
The proprietors of this farm holding under Mr. Lowell, have
enjoyed peaceable possession of a tract, so long disputed among
contendhig claimants. A considerable part was purchased by
Maj. Benjamin Wheeler, from whom it has derived the name of
* Variousportionsof the farm had, which, at this period, he described,
from time to time, been conveyed and perhaps with some exaggeration, as
reconveyed; and about the date last " withoutanidoffence, andthe build-
referred to, " one part was occupied ings good for nothing." Forty acres
and claimed by Jos. Roberts, and an- of the land had, some years before,
other by one Bannister." Mr. Brin- been sold for taxes.
ley wrote, in 1795, " that a Mr. John f Lord Abington married a daugh-
Gardner has been here twice, from ter, the two others, grand-daughters,
N. York state, in order to sell the of Sir P. Warren. John Watts and
farm at auction, under Levi Thayer's Peter Kemble, of N. York, were at-
title. The people of Framingham tornies for Lord (lage.
wish to purchase, as he will sell on t In a memorandum in our posses-
very low terms." Healso writes, "I sion, it is stated that Mr. Lowell gave
have combated a great deal of ill- $2000 for the rights purchased of
treatment, to prevent the entire des- McGregor, and £900 for a quit-claim
truction of the estate." Mr. Brinley from the heirs in England. Some
had endeavored to purchase the es- apology is, perhaps, needed, for the
tate from the English heirs, for which particularity of the above notice of
he offered £1200. But the negotia- these various transactions. We have
tion met with no success. He ap- inserted it as matter of history, and
pears to have taken a laudable part in to clear up the obscurity in which tlie
the preservation of the property, title to this estate was long involved.

140 TOPOGRAPHY OF FRAMINGHAM.
the " Wheeler Farm," which has undergone valuable improve
ments, under the hberal and judicious management of hunself and
his son, Mr. I. S. Wheeler, the present possessor of the farm.
The miU privUege on this farm long since feU into disuse.*
The township of Framingham possesses in general a fine soil,
weU furnished with water, and capable of easy cultivation ; it also
contains numerous meadows, from which abundant materials have
been derived for the improvement of the uplands.f The town
is weU wooded, affording exceUent timber of hard wood ; though
the forests have of late years sensibly dhninished.J Great at
tention has been devoted to orcharding, in which the uihabitants
have manifested much liberality and foresight. The finest vari
eties of the apple, pear, peach, plum, &c., have been introduced,
and are under successful cultivation ; and nurseries have been at
tempted by various individuals. The fruit production of the town,
must in a few years be a large source of emolument to the com
munity. A marked and inteUigent spirit of improvement has of
late been exhibited, among the agricultural population of the town.§
The surface of the town is generaUy level, or rising by easy
sweUs. Its mineral productions demand no particular notice.
Good granite is found in considerable quantities, of which some is
hammered for mUl stones and house buUding. || Indications of the
* About 1806, Luther Belknap, oak trees of remarkable size in this
Esq , bought 112 acres of Mr. Low- town ; two, near the house late of
ell. Jona. Maynard was also a pur- Dea. Matthias Bent, one of which is
chaser in 1803. supposed to be more than 200 years
t Since the valuable properties of old. The "T. D." tree, on the farm of
peat muck have become known, the Mr. John Eaton, is of such gigantib
farms in this town have been greatly size, that seven persons are said to
improved. Of the practicability of have found a shelter in the hollow of
reclaiming swamp land, a striking ex- it, during a shower of rain. Mr. Ea-
araple was furnished, near the centre ton cut off a large part of the top, a
of the village, about 20 years since, few years since, as it shaded his mow-
by Maj. Benj. Wheeler. A stranger ing.
would, with difficulty, believe that § Meetings for the advancement of
the beautiful and fertile meadow to agricultural science have, of late
the west of the centre common, was years, been held, with a good degree
once covered with water and brush, of regularity, in the town ; and a
and altogether valueless. newspaper, entitled the Massachu-
X Good wood now sells at about $5 setts Ploughman, has been conducted
the cord in this town. It is to be by William Buckminster, Esq., and
feared, that in not a few instances, a. published at Boston and Framingham.
permanent loss is likely to accrue to By its extensive circulation, it has
the town, by clearing lands far more contributed largely to diffuse valua-
valuable for timber, than for cultiva- ble information.
tion or pasturage. It may be here || A tradition exists, that the Indi-
observed, that there are several white ans of Maguncook came to Wild Cat

HILLS, RIVERS, ETC. 141
presence of hme stone have been discovered in the N. part of
the town. Large bowlders are to be seen widely spread upon
the tract, E. of Nobscot HiU, mdications of early Geological
changes in that region.* HILLS.
Nobscot, or Doeskin Hill, lies upon the N. bounds of Fram
ingham, and has a conspicuous elevation, which renders it visible
at a great distance.!
Gibbs' Mountain, hes near the N.W. comer of the town, N.W.
from the house of the late Mr. Micah Gibbs.
Wild Cat Hill, late in the S.W. part of the town, at the
" Common," is now included in Ashland.
Ballard's Hill, late in the S. part of the town, W. from the
house of J. BaUard, Esq., is now chiefly in Ashland.
Merriam' s Hill, hes N. of BaUard's HiU.
Mount Wait, is the name given to a beautiful conical hill, S.
of Sudbury river, and about one mile S. from the centre vUlage.
Bear, or Bare Hill, is an elevation contiguous to the centre
viUage, on the S.
Indian Head Hill, hes S. of the late Dea. Bent's.
Capt. Tom's Hill, is on the bounds of Framingham and Na
tick, and lies E., a httle S. from the house of the widow Eaton.
Lt. Gleason's Hill, is on the S.E. corner of the town, near
the RaUroad.
Walnut Hill, probably near Ezekiel How's.

rivers and streams.
1. Concord, or Sudbury River. — This river is found on
Wood's map of New England, in 1635, by the Indian name of
Hill, in the neighborhood of which t In ancient deeds and surveys the
they professed to have found lead. name of Doeskin is sometimes given
We give the tradition as il has been to Nobscot Hill The late Mr. John
repeated to ns. Eaton informed the author, that the
* A rocking bowlder, in the W. hill N. of his old house had been
part of Framingham, is referred to in called Doeskin Hill.
Hitchcock's Geol. of Mass., p. 376, '
and SiUimaii's Journal, VII.

142 TOPOGRAPHY OF FRAMINGHAM.
Musquitaquid. It is first formed by the confluence of two streams
origmating in Westborough, one a Uttie S. of WessonvUle, the
other N. of Fay's mountain ; after their junction it unites with
WhitehaU brook, whose source is WhitehaU pond, in the S.W.
part of Hopkinton. These two streams unite about 100 rods N.
of the N.W. line of Hopkmton, and form what was formerly cal
led the Hopkinton river. The river then foUows a nearly Easter
ly course about four mUes, to a pohit near Bigelow's paper mUls,
where it receives from the S. as a tributary, the Indian brook.
About a mUe farther E., it receives from the S. the Cold Spring
brook, near Shepard's paper miU. Its course here turns north
erly into Framingham, about one and a half mUes, where it re
ceives the waters of Stoney brook, coming from the N.W., from
Southborough. From this point it is called Sudbury river, and
flows about three mUes, in a course nearly N.E., to the vUlage of
Saxonville, where the Cochituate brook discharges the water of
Cochituate or Long Pond. The river then turns northerly, en
tering Sudbury, and is finally lost, after receiving various tributa
ries,- at its confluence with the Merrimack at LoweU. This stream
is generally sluggish, and from the vegetable substances it receives
in its passage through extensive meadows, its water bears a dark
color. There are now but two mill sites in this town on the
Concord river ; Brown's mUls, and the mUls at Saxonville.
Stoney Brook rises in the N. W. corner of Southborough,
flows in an irregular course S.E., receiving the waters of Angle
brook, which rises in the S. part of Marlborough, and flows S.E.,
uniting with Stoney brook W. of Framingham bounds. It enters
Framingham about 100 rods N. of the turnpike, flows S.E. to its
junction with Hopkinton river, about one fourth of a mUe S.E. from
Mr. BuUard's machine shop ; which derives from Stoney brook a
water privilege of some value.
Cochituate Brook, (sometimes written Wachetuwot and Co-
chitawick), rises at a point on the W. side of Cochituate Pond, in
Framingham, and running about one third of a mUe to the S.W.,
receives the waters of Course brook ; it then flows in a course
generally to the N.W., furnishes a supply of water to the large
carpet Factory of Mr. W. H. Knight, and soon after discharges
into the Sudbury river, near SaxonvUle.
Hop Brook, rises in the N. part of the town, and flows E. and

STREAMS, MEADOWS, ETC. 143
northerly, crossing the bounds of Sudbury and Framingham, E. of
the old house of Mr. John Eaton.
Beaver Dam Brook, once caUed Steep Brook, is formed of
the S. and E. outlets of Washakum Pond, and flows in a direction
N. of E., S. of Mr. Sylvanus Phipps' house, into Sherburne.
Baiting Brook, is the name anciently given to the brook which
crosses the road near Mr. Amasa KendaU's house, and empties
uito Sudbury river.
Angellico Brook, is referred to as the W. bound of Mr. Dan
forth's farm.*
Cherry Meadow Brook, is described as on the Corlet farm,
and a bound of land sold to Samuel Winch, Sen.
Indian Brook, is referred to as near Cochituate brook on the E.
Birch Meadow Brook, referred to in ancient deeds.
Square Meadow Brook, now caUed Dadmun's Brook, flows
into the Sudbury river, near the house of W. Dadmun.
DuNSDELL Brook,! crosses the road near the house late of E.
Jones, now occupied by Mr. Hudson, and flows into Sudbury river.
Boardman's Brook flows from the N. into Sudbury river, at
SaxonvUle, above the faUs.
Strawberry Corner Brook, is referred to, 1710, in the will
of Henry Rice of this town.
Course Brook, rises near the Worcester Tumpike, on the east
border of the town, and flows in a nearly N. Easterly course,
into Cochituate broook.
The "Great Drain," — a brook so called at Rice's end.

MEADOWS, SWAMPS, ETC.
Guinea Meadows, in the S.E. part of the town, extending
about two miles from S.W. to N.E.J
Pod Meadow, at the N.E. corner of the town, about 12 acres
hi extent, owned by Mr. Luther Stone.
* Could this have been the modern at Chelmsford, about 1674. Mid.
Angle Brook.' Deeds, V. 115.
t The origin of this name is un- X Mr. Abel Eames was informed
known. In Sudbury, 1697, Mary by his grand-father, that this meadow
Bacon conveyed to Josiah Haynes, a was once accidentally set on fire, and
farm S.W. of the great river, at a burned to a superficial extent of two
place commonly called " Dunsdale." miles, doing serious damage to the
A William Densdett lived, probably soil.

144 topography of framingham.
• Indian Head Meadow, E. of Indian head hiU.
Jacobs' Meadow, owned by John Bent, 1717. It is perhaps
the same caUed also " Indian Jacob's Meadow."
Flagg Meadow, owned by Tho. Read, Sen., 1693, m the N.
part of the town.
Beaver Hole Meadow, owned by Caleb Johnson 1716, m the
E. part of the town.
Coller's Meadow, beyond Mrs. Dadmun's house.
Benjamin's Meadow, at Rice's end.
Wait Meadow, S. of the river, near the site of the first meet
ing house.
Rattle Snake Meadow, "between Sudbury and Frammg
ham; " sold by-M. and J. Gibbs to Nath. Stone, 1697.
Jacobs' Further Meadow, in the S.E. part of the town.
Wild Cat Meadows, near Mr. Eben. ClafHin's house.
DuNSDELL Meadow, on DunsdeU brook.
Birch Meadow.
Jackbtt Meadow, on the lower part of Baiting Brook. The
last three owned, 1696, by Daniel Stone.
Ashen Swamp, near Washakum Pond.
Wolf Swamp, on the Corlett Farm, near the present Frost
house. Deer Swamp, between Mr. Bennett's and the Bent farm.
Roe Swamp, between Mr. Charles Fiske's and the old Walker
place. Pratt's Plain, about one mUe B. from the centre vUlage.
Willow Plain, about 40 rods N. of Mr. Curtis ChUds' house.
Bridge Field, now occupied by the carpet factory.
Rogers Field, an extensive tract W. of the falls.

LAKES AND PONDS.
CocHiTUATB Lake, or Long Pond, situated on the N.E. bounds
of Framingham, hes in Framingham, Natick, and Wayland. In
ancient deeds and surveys, it bears, in general, the name of Cochi
tuate, sometimes of Cochichawick, and in a few uistances of Wachi-
tuate ; which last is given to it on Gore's Survey of " the farmes
and quantity of a parcel of land, commonly called Framingham,"

cochituate pond. 145
executed in Oct. 1699. Its extent, in a right line from N. to S.,
is about three and a half mUes ; but following its irregular wind-
uigs, its length is considerably greater. Its breadth, at the wid
est part, exceeds half a mile. Its circumference, at the water's
edge, when at its medium height, measures 10 mUes and 23 feet.
This lake presents the appearance of two bodies of water, unit
ed by a narrow strait, over which passes the raUroad from Saxon
vUle. Of the two divisions, the northerly part is the longer ;
which is itself divided into two ponds, communicating by a passage
less narrow than the former, which is crossed by the new road
from Framingham to Newton. Both these straits were ancient
" crossings " or " fording places." Over the first and the nar
rowest, a road was anciently constructed of loose stones, traces of
which are still discoverable beneath the surface, at a depth of
about three feet. The greatest depth of water in the lake, at its
highest flood, is about 69 feet, which is in its southerly section ;
the greatest depth in the middle section, is 61 feet ; and in the
northerly section, 48 feet. The area of the entire lake at low
water, when the surface is even with the flume at the outlet, has
been ascertained, by recent surveys, to be 489 acres ; when raised
17 inches above the flume, 504 acres ; when three feet above,
559 acres ; when six and a half feet above, 659 acres ; and when
eight feet above, 684 acres. In the southerly section is a smaU
island, caUed Gipsy Island.
"Cochituate Pond " possesses a degree of historical interest,
the contiguous territory having been a place of resort to the abo
riginal race, numerous traces of whose ancient habitancy in the
neighborhood, are frequently to be discovered, and more particu
larly about the southerly " crossing." The fishery of this lake
must have been to them important and valuable. Since modem
enterprise has obstructed the channel of communication with the
sea, its primitive consequence has ceased.
The celebrated Dunster Farm, the property of Pres. Dunster,*
lay contiguous to the northerly bounds of the lake. The first
christian habitation in its immediate 'ricinity, was probably erect
ed, a few years later, by Edmund Rice. Settlements soon ex-
* The Dunster Farm, as conveyed and Cochituate Ponds) ; and extend-
in 1659, began where the " two ponds ed to the fording place of Cochituate
come nearest together," (i.e., Dudley Pond.
13

146 topography of framingham.
tended along the Cochituate brook, by which the waters of the
pond are discharged into Sudbury river. This entire region,
sometimes denominated Cochituate, is fuU of historical interest,
as the locaUty in this township where the footsteps of civUization
are first traced.
The waters of Cochituate Pond appear to have been unappro
priated to mechanical uses, until near the war of the Revolution;
when a fulling mill was erected towards its outlet. After the ter
mination of the war, a grist mill was put in operation by Deacon
Wm. Brown, nearer the pond. Withhi a few years, the enter
prise of an individual, (Mr. WUham H. Knight,) who m 1830
obtained possession of the water privUege of the pond, greatly
enlarged its resources, and rendered it an important tributary to
the industry and prosperity of the town. In 1834, the attention
of tho public was directed to this pond, as a desirable and abun
dant source for the supply of fresh water to the metropohs. The
rival claims of other proposed sources, delayed the issue, until
June 25, 1846 ; when the water privUege and the extensive man
ufacturing estabhshment connected with Cochituate pond, both in
the possession of Mr. Knight, were purchased by the city of Bos
ton, upon terms hberal and mutuaUy satisfactory to the parties.
A plan for the construction of an aqueduct, at an estimated cost
of $1,681,599, (exclusive of the city reservoir and distribution),
was soon adopted ; and the ground was first broken, with pubhc
ceremonies, Aug. 20, 1846.*
That a negotiation of such importance, as touching the industrial
prosperity of the town, should pass without misgivmgs or opposi
tion from its inhabitants, could hardly be expected. Indepen
dently of all calculations of interest or apprehensions of pecuniary
loss, there is involved somewhat of natural regret in beholding the
water courses which have irrigated then' ancient fields, dried up,
and an important source of municipal prosperity, ahenated to
other uses.
But humanity and patriotism alike forbid such reflections, in
view of the grandeur and immensity of the benefit this enterprise
is destined to accomplish ; and that not for a hmited period, but
* "The Board of Water Commission- James F. Baldwin, and Thomas B.
ers, intrusted with the execution of Curtis, Esqs.
this project, consists of Nathan Hale,

ponds. 147
through the succession of uncounted generations. If to give a
cup of cold water to the parched hps of a single sufferer, was ac
counted meritorious and honorable, how immeasurably greater the
privUege and satisfaction of supplying one of the most important
elements of health, and aids to purity and virtue, to the crowded
and swelling population of a great city.
Farm Pond, (sometimes called in ancient surveys. Great
Pond), probably derived its name from the "Danforth Farm."
It lies a Uttle E. of S.'from the viUage, and its northerly point is
about 100 rods S. of Sudbury river, with which it communicates
by a small stream, once a passage for shad and alewives into the
pond. This pond extends about one mUe in length, the Boston
and Worcester railroad passing near its southerly margin. At its
widest part its breadth is near half a mUe. It contains an area
of 193 acres. This pond is beautifully situated, and is often re
sorted to by fishing parties.*
Washakum Pond, (now abbreviated to Shakum Pond), is thus
named in ancient conveyances. It lies about 170 rods from the
S. pohit of Farm Pond, is of irregular shape, and contains an
area of 89 1-2 acres. Its waters are discharged by Beaver Dam
Brook, flowing easterly into Sherburne. f
Learned' s Pond lies to the E. of Farm Pond, and derived its
name from Isaac Learned, who early settled near it. It is in a
sequestered spot, and has no known communication with other
bodies of water. It covers 36 acres.
Gleason's Pond, (anciently called Bigelow's Pond and Little
Pond), hes a few rods to the E. of Learned's Pond, and covers
about 13 acres.
Succo Pond, (generaUy called Sucker Pond), lies near the
junction of the Worcester Tumpike and the old road to Boston,
about one mUe from the centre viUage. It covers three and a
half acres, and communicates with a stUl smaUer pond of one and
a half acres, to the N. of it.
* There exists a tradition, that a ecura signifies sea, or the largest col-
trunk of money was for some time lection of water; and Washacum is
supposed to have been deposited in probably a modification of that word.
Farm Pond ; which at times was seen W, with an aspirate, is sometimes
to approach the surface, but disap- placed in the Indian dialects, to sig-
peared at the advance of any one. nify great, or large in the superlative
t There is a pond in Sterling of the degree." Wore. Mag., I. 383, nqte.
same name, " Washacum." " Wech-

148 industry of framingham.

MILLS AND FACTORIES IN FRAMINGHAM.

MILLS.
The first miU in this town was buUt by Elder John Stone, near
the Falls. The precise date of its establishment is unknown. It
was perhaps in existence in 1659 ; but first receives a distinct
notice, 1672. It continued in the possession of his descendants,
until the establishment of factories near the Falls.
SavUl Simpson constructed a mill on the Hopkinton River,
where is now the Ashland Factory, soon after the year 1707.
John How " set up about 4 or 5 years before, a certain water
mill on his own land in Framingham, very convenient to the
towns of Framingham and Sherborn, it standmg on the river be
tween the two towns ; which has been of great service to a great
number of said towns, there being no other grist mill within six
miles of (it) but Mr. Simson's."*
Col. Buckminster early put up a mUl upon the stream, near
his house, on what was afterwards the Brinley farm; it stood
there in 1741.
A small grist miU was built upon the brook, near the present
poor house ; but was long since discontinued.
A grist miU S. of the house of Mr. Aaron BuUard, was dis
used many years ago.f
A grist and saw miU was buUt on the site of Shepherd's paper
miU, before the establishment of the latter. J
A trip hammer estabhshment, owned by Mr. Ebenezer Mar
shaU, existed near the above, before 1760 ; where were manufac
tured scythes, hoes, axes, miU cranks, &c. A saw and grist mill
now occupy the site.§
Deacon Wm. Brown buUt a grist miU on Cochituate brook, near
the house of his grandson. Col. J. Brown. ||
* How's petition, 1716. State Files. sold to Calvin Bigelow, who built a
t In 1760, there were eight mills grist mill. The property has since
and one iron work in Framingham. belonged successively to Messrs. Jas.
X This mill was owned about 40 Whitmore, Wm. Greenwood, and N.
years by Isaac Dench. S. Cutler.
§ The sawmill was built by Rich- || Tradition gives the date of its
ard Sears, about 1816. Mr. Sears origin near the termination of the

factories. 149
Maj. Lawson Buckminster built a saw mill N. of his house,
which is now hi the possession of his son, Wm. Buckminster, Esq.
The grist and saw mill near the house of Deac. Bent, on Sud
bury River, was built about the year 1824, by Lawson Buckmin
ster, Jr., and Joseph Brown. The privUege is now owned by the
N. E. Worsted Co. of SaxonviUe.
Mr. George BuUard's machine shop, on Stoney Brook, was
buUt about 1830.

factories.
The Framingham Manufacturing Company was incorporated,
Feb. 6, 1813, with a capital hmited to $80,000 ;* and built a
mill on the site of Deac. Brown's mill, which was destroyed by
fire. Feb. 4, 1824, was incorporated the Saxon Factory Co.,
for the manufacture of wool, with a capital of |300,000. This
Company constructed mills at the Falls of Sudbury River.f
June 11, 1829, was incorporated the Saxon Cotton and Woollen
Factory; the proprietors named in the act being Jos. Head,
Henry Gardner, Edward MUler, Henry H. Jones, and others.
Feb. 16, 1832, the name of this Co. was changed to that o;f
the " Saxon Factory."
In 1837, the N. E. Worsted Co. purchased of the Saxon Co.
their property, and removed hither from Lowell their worsted ma
chinery. In 1845, this Company possessed three mills, with 16 sets of
machinery, consuming annuaUy 2,000,000 lbs. of wool. They
Revolutionary War. A fulling mill Micah Stone also owned a fulling
was built, probably before, on Cochit- mill, near the falls.
uate brook, N.W. from Col. Brown's * Among the proprietors were C^l-
house. Maj. Andrew Brown, son of vin Sanger andothers, of Sherburne^
Dea. Wm., conducted it. (He also Benj. Wheeler and Luther Belknap,
built fulling stocks in tbe grist mill). of Framingham.
The fulling mill was succeeded by a t Mr. Washburn states in his His-
small factory for spinning cotton, tory of Leicester, (Wore. Mag.), that
built by JjUther Rice ; and a. partner the " Leicester Manufacturing Corn-
conducted it. The building came in- paiiy," incorporated in 1823, "after-
to the possession of Col. J. Brown, wards united and was incorporated
by whom it was sold to Mr. W. H. with the Saxon Factory in Framing-
Knight, who there commenced his ham, under the style of the Sax6n
establishment, (afterwards removed), and Leicester Factories."
for the manufacture of carpets. Col.
13*

150 INDUSTRY OF FRAMINGHAM.
manufactured annuaUy 113,000 yards of flannel and bockmgs,
valued at $56,500 ; 90,000 lbs. of wooUen yarn, not made into
cloth, valued at $27,000 ; 40,000 pairs of blankets, valued at
$120,000 ; 350,000 lbs. of worsted yarn, not made into cloth,
valued at $175,000 ; and 2,300 pieces of worsted bunting, val
ued at $14,950. The capital employed by the company amount
ed to $400,000 ; and the number of operatives, 227 males, and
190 females.
Carpet Factory. — The establishment for the manufacture of
carpets was commenced in 1830, by Mr. WiUiam H. Knight, who
purchased of Col. J. Brown the site of the old fulhng-mUl, on
Cochituate brook. Dec. 30, 1839, Mr. Knight purchased the
" bridge lot," and the following year constructed a new dam
about 80 rods below, upon the same stream, and removed thither
his factory, to which, with outbuUdings, large additions were sub
sequently made. He also purchased, July 1844, the privilege
formerly connected with Deacon Brown's mUl which, for many
years had belonged to Mr. Isaac McLellan, of Boston; where
he also constructed a factory for the spiniung of wooUen yarn.
The remarkable success of Mr. Knight's enterprise and hberahty
was soon manifested in the rapid growth of the neighborhood;
converting a quiet and rural region, into an active and flourishing
village. In 1845, Mr. Knight was in possession of 3 mills,
consuming annually 465,000 lbs. of wool, and manufacturmg
199,037 yards of carpeting, valued at $149,530. The number
of operatives in his employ, was 191 males, and 41 females ; total,
231. In 1847, the manufacture had increased to 1500 yards
per diem.*
The two establishments above referred to, with their appen
dages, constitute the viUage of Saxonville ; whose rapid growth,
and prosperity, for the space of ten years past, on both
sides of the river, aflbrd favorable evidence of the abUity and
enterprise which have conducted this branch of our industry. A
spacious hall has recently been erected in this viUage, at the

* Since writing the above, the The casualty occurred March 30,
greater p.nrt of the valuable establish- 1847, at 4 1-2 o'clock A. M. The
ment of Mr. Knight, which, with the value of the buildings destroyed, is
water privilege of Long Pond, had estimated at $40,000; and of the stock',
been previously sold to the city of $22,000.
Boston, has been destroyed by fire.

STRAW MANUFACTURE, ETC. 151
charge of the town, where literary and scientific lectures are well
attended. The character of this place for morality and social
order, compares favorably with that of similar establishments in
the Commonwealth. Its location is commanding, and affords
many beautiful views, when observed from various directions.
There are three churches in this village, a Congregational, a
Methodist, and a Catholic ; and ample accommodation is provided
for the instruction of the young in schools. A branch rail-road,
connecting with the B. and W. Rail-road, at Natick, opened in
1846, afibrds easy communication with Boston.

MANUFACTURE OF STRAW BONNETS.
This branch of industry, which has aiforded a profitable em
ployment to a large number of the inhabitants of this town, was
commenced by Mrs. Uriah Rice, and individuals of the family of
Eames, about 45 years since.* Maj. Benj. Wheeler engaged in
it in 1807, as did also Capt. John J. Clark and others. Major
Wheeler traded at the South, and the annual amount of his busi
ness in this article, in some years, exceeded $30,000. The
aggregate product' of this manufacture, in the town, reached
$ 50,000. In 1845, the number of straw bonnets manufactured
here was 31,000, valued at $20,100. The value of braid man
ufactured, was $450. Fifty females were employed in the
manufacture, f
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS FOR 1845.
1 Axe Manufactory ; articles manufactured, 1000 ; value,
$700 ; hands employed, 1.
1 Cutlery ; value of manufactures, $200 ; capital, $200 ;
hands, 1.
* This article of manufacture had obtained from returns to the Secreta-
been previously introduced, about ry of the Commonwealth. The num-
1800, in other neighboring towns. ber of persons employed in the Bon-
Capt. Adams, of Franklin, and Mr. net manufacture, is probably exclu-
Hall, of Wrentham, conducted the sive of those who only braid the straw.
business to a considerable extent. A new establishment fbr the prosecu-
Braid early brought 3 and 3 1-2 cents tion of this business, has beenrecent-
per yard. ly commenced by Messrs. Richardson
t This information, with other, re- and Manson, which gives promise of
lating to the industry of the town, is a revival of its former prosperity.

162 INDUSTRY OF FRAMINGHAM.
2 Paper Manufactories ; stock used, 225 tons ; paper manufec-
tured, 360,000 lbs ; value $62,500 ; capital employed, $45,000 ;
hands, 33.
2 Establishments for repair of Watches, &c. ; mcome, $450 ;
capital, $200; hands, 2.
2 Manufactories of Saddlery, &c. ; value of manufactures^
$1,200 ; capital, $300 ; hands, 4.
1 Hat Manufactory ; hats made, 1200 ; value, $2,500 ; cap
ital, $700 ; hands, 4.
3 Manufactories of Chaises, Wagons, &c. ; value of manufac-
tiires, $3,300 ; capital, $1,500 ; hands, 6.
3 Cabinet Manufactories ; value of manufactures, $1,200 ; cap
ital, $800 ; hands, 3.
1 Tin Ware Manufactory; value of manufactures, $4000;
capital, $500 ; hands, 4.
2 Grist Mills ; income, $1730 ; 3 Saw MUls ; income, $1,250;
capital, in both, $7,600.
1 Tannery ; hides tanned, 360| ; value of leather, $736 ; cap
ital, $1,000 ; hands, 1.
Boots manufactured ; 36,000 pairs ; Shoes, 44,000 ; value of
both, $49,450 ; hands, males, 60 ; females, 25.
Value of buUding stone prepared, $500 ; hands, 2.
Value of lumber prepared, $960 ; hands, 1.
Fire Wood prepared, 2,020 cords ; value, $7,070 ; hands, 5.
Sperm oU used in manufactories, 6,744 gaUons ; value, $6,100 ;
whale oU, 1,936 gaUs. ; value, $900 ; lard oU, 31,140 gaUons ;
value, $21,700 ; anthracite coal consumed m the same, 1000
tons ; value, $6,500.
1 Bakery ; value of bread baked, $8,000 ; capital^ $600 ;
hands, 4.
3 MiUinery estabUshments ; value of miUmery manufactured,
$2,000 ; hands, females, 10.
1 Bookbindery ; income, $2,500 ; hands, males, 3 ; females, 2.
Caps manufactured, 600 ; value, $500 ; hands, females, 2.
6 Wheelwright estabUshments ; value of manufactures, $3,000 ;
hands, 6.
The same year there were in town 13 sheep, value, $50 ; wool,
62 lbs., value, $20; horses, 317, value, $17,203; neat cattle,
1,383, value, $27,700 ; swine, 450, value, $3,200 ; Indian com

MEMORANDA.

153

produced, 15,448 bushels, value, $11,586 ; wheat, 25 bushels,
value, $25 ; rye, 1,241 bush., value, $993 ; bariey, 408 bush.,
value, $30^; oats, 3,710 bush., value, $2,741 ; potatoes, 34,584
bush., value, $8,646 ; other esculent vegetables, 968 bush., and
15 tons, value, $502 ; hay, 3,212 tons, value, $40,378 ; fruit
raised, 22,381 bush., value, $5,013 ; butter made, 66,690 lbs.,
value, $11,337 ; cheese, 2,950 lbs., value, $177 ; value of mUk
sold, $1,090.

MEMORANDA.
The Framnigham Bank was incorporated March 25, 1833 ; the
persons named in the act of incorporation, were Micah Stone,
Dexter and Sulhvan Fay, Elijah Perry, Rufus Brewer, &c. The
names of the successive Presidents of this Bank, are, Josiah Ad
ams, Micah Stone, and OUver Dean. Rufus Brewer, Esq., has
held the office of Cashier, during the whole period.
The Boston and Worcester Rail-road Corporation received its
charter, Jan. 23, 1831. The opemng in 1836, of this road,
which passes through the south part of Framingham, essentially
affected the travel in Framingham centre, and particularly on the
Boston and Worcester Turnpike, (inc. June 10, 1808), where
about seventeen stages had previously passed daily. The value
of the tumpike was so seriously impaired, that the road was re
linquished about four years since.
1796. The " Middlesex Lodge" of Free Masons was institute
ed in this town ; and has continued its meetings, without inter
ruption, until the present time. Its semi-centennial anniversary
was observed, with suitable ceremonies.

VALUATION OF FRAMINGHAM, AT SUCCESSIVE PERIODS.

1800, -

- $168,940

1830, -

$ 802.040

1810,

268.260

1840, -

- 1.380.360

1820, -

327.900

1847, -

1.756.010

APPENDIX.

SETTLEMENT OF SUDBURY.*
The following is tbe order of tbe General Court, establishing the
township of Sudbury, September 4, 1639.
"The order of tbe Court upon tbe petition of the Inhabitants of
Sudbury is, that Peter Noyes, Bryan Pendleton, J. Parm{enter), Ed
mond B(rown), Walter Hayne, George Moning and Edmond Rise,
have commission to lay out lands to tbe present Inhabitants, according
to their estates and persons ; and that Capt. Jeanison, Mr. Mayhewe,
Mr. Flint, Mr. Samu. Sheopard and John Bridge, or any three of them,
shall in convenient time repaire to the said towne, and set out such
lands and accommodations, both for bouselots and otherwise, both for
Mr. Pelham and Mr. Walgrave, as they shall think suitable to their es
tates, to be reserved for them, if tbey shall come to inhabite there in
convenient time, as the court shall think."
Conformably to the above, the first division of lands was made
(whhout date), in 1639; the second division, April 20, 1640; the
third division, Nov. 18, 1640. The following are the names, (arranged
alphabetically), of those who shared in the lands divided; the num
bers indicating tbe several divisions.
Wyddow BafTumtbwyte 1, 3. Thomas Browne, I, 2, 3.
Eobert Beast, 1, 2, 3. William Browne, 1, 2, 3.
Andrew Belcher, 1, 2, 3. Thomas (.') Buckmaster, 1, 2.
John Bent, 1, 2. Thomas Cakbrad, 3.
John Blandford, 1, 2, 3. Henry Curties, 1, 2, 3.
Mr. Edmund Browne, 1, 2, 3. Eobert Darvell, 1, 2, 3.
* Sudbury, in England, on the riv- of Benedictine Monks, a Hospital,
ar Stour, is in the hundred of Ba- and a house of Black Friars. Sudbu-
bergh, and Co. of Suffolk. It has ry is said to have been one of the 6rst
three parishes, containing 3,283 souls; seats of the Flemings, brought over
possesses a city organization, and has by Edward III., to teach the English
sent two members to Parliament. the art of manufacturing their own
There was here, iu 970, an ancient wool. Sudbury, i.e., the " Southern
religious order. 'The church, in 1374, burough," received its name from its
was purchased by Simon de Sudbury, position towards Norwich, i.e., the
then Bishopof London, and his broth- Norihern village. It is populous, and
er John, by whose efforts it was made thrives by the cloth trade. Camden,
collegiate. Here was also a Priory Carlisle, Tamer, and Morse.

PROPRIETORS OF SUDEURY.

155

John Freeman, 1, 2, 3.
Edmond Goodenow, 1, 2, 3.
John Goodenougb, 1, 2, 3.
Thomas Goodnow, 1, 2, 3.
Hugh GrifTyn, 1, 2, 3.
John Hayme, 1, 2, 3.
Thomas Hayme, 1, 2.
Walter Hayme, 1, 2, 3.
John How, 1, 2, 3.
Robert Hunt, 1, 2.
Wyddow Hunt, 3.
Theo. Islyn, 1,2,3.
Solomon Johnson, 1, 2, 3.
William Kerly, 3.
John Knight, 1, 3.
Henry Loker, 1,2, 3.
John Loker, 1, 3.
John Maynard, 1, 3.
George Munnings, 1, 2, 3.
Richard Newton, 1, 2, 3.
Mr. Peter Noyse, 1, 2, 3.
The following received grants,
dates annexed to their respective
Thomas Axdell, about 1642.
Ambrose Beers, about 1642.
Thomas Bisbige, 1645.

Thomas Noyse, 1,2, 3.
William Parker, 1, 2.
John Parmenter, Sen. 1, 2, 3,
John Parmenter, Jun. 1, 2, 3.
Mr. William Pellam,* 1,2,3.
Bryan Pendleton, 1, 2, 3.
Henry Prentise, 2, 3.
John Reddicke, 1, 2, 3.
Edmund Ryce, 1, 2, 3.
Henry Rice, 1, 3.
Wyddow Ryte, 1,2,3.
John Stone, 1, 2, 3.
Joseph Taynter, 1, 3.
Nathaniell Treadaway, 1, 2, 3.
William Ward, 1,2,3.
John Waterman, 3.
Anthony White, 1,2, 3.
Richard' Whyte, 1, 2.
Thomas Whyte, 1, 2, 3.
Goodman Witherill, 1, 2.
John Woods, 1, 2, 3.
or owned lands, in Sudbury, at the
names. Antient Cakbread, 1640.
Wid. Sarah Cakbrad, 1645.
Robert Davis, 1642.

* Besides the above, the proprie
tors made grants, in 1644, to Herbert
Pelham ; although it does not appeal:
that he became an inhabitant. He
owned, for many years, " the Island,"
so-called, which from him derived
the name of "Pelham's Island." It
contained, in 1725, 387 ac, 68 per. ;
and was sold by Edward, Edward,
Jr., and Tho. Pelham, all of Newport,
R. I., Nov. 4, 1711, to Isaac Hunt
and Samuel Stone, Jr. ; who, the
same month, sold a part to Jonathan
Fiske and George Reed. Herbert
Pelham, Esq., was one of the council
of Mass., in Eng., 1629, and put £100
into the commonstock of the colony;
was of Cambridge, N. E., 1638, and
"Townsman" there, 1645, and also
Assistant of the Col. ; Commissioner
bf the united Colonies, 1646. In 1650
he had returned to England ; and his
residence is afterwards referred to as
in " Ferrers, in Bewer's hamlet, coun
ty of Essex." He was buried at Bury
St. Mary, county of Suffolk, in Eng.,
July 1, 1673. By his will, dated Jan.

1, 1673, he gave to his son, Edward,
(of Newport, R. I., w. Freelove), his
lands in Sudbury. He also left chil
dren, Waldegrave, (the eldest),
who was buried in England, Nov, 12,
1699, leaving a son, Herbert, and a
daughter, Jemima Hunt ; Henry ; Pe
nelope, wife of Josiah Winslow, Esq.
and mother of Isaac, and Elizabeth
(Burton). Herbert PelhaiM was aii
early proprietor at Watertown, and
an original patentee of Conn. He
married a daughter of Mr. Walde
grave. Capt. William Pelham was Select
man in Sudbury, 1645 and 6; his
house lot was at the N.E. end of the
town ; he also commanded " the band
of Sudbury." Johnson, (p. 193),
speaks of him as then in England.
Camb. and Sud. Bee; Private Papers ;
Hutch, i. 144, note, (who sup]>oses
Herbert of the same family with the
Duke of Newcastle); Sav. Wint. i.
8, note ], ii. 19; Mid. Deeds, 1693.
Mr. Savage supposes Herbert to have
been brother to Gov. Winthrop.

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APPENDIX.

John Rutter, 1642,
Eobert Slate, 1641.
John Toll, about 1640.

Hugh Drury.
Robert Fourdum, 1642.
Sergeant John Grout, 1640.
Thomas King, 1643.
« The names of those tok tbe (oath of fidelity) July 9, 1645.

Thomas Axdell.
Andrew Belcher.
Robert Bent.
Henry Curties.
John lldyme.
Josiah Hayme.
WiUiam How.

Edward Iron.
Solomon Johnson, Jun.
Thomas Kings.
John Lokar.
.Tohn Moores, Sen.
Richard Newton.

Thomas Noyes.
William Kerley, Sen.
Thomas Plimton.
Henry Rice.
John Rutter.
Phillemon Whale.

" Tbey that tooke tbe oath of fidelity since."

Richard Barnet.t
John Bent, Jun.
Peter Bent.
Eobert Best.
John Goodenow, Jun.
John Groute.
John Johnson.

Henry Kerley.
William Kerley, Jun.
Peter Kinge.
John Maynard, Jun.
John Moores, Jun.
Peter Noyes, Jun.
James Pendleton,

Solomon Johnson, Sen. Edward Eice.

Eichard Sanger.
John Smith.
Richard Smith.
John Ward.
Obediah Warde.
Richard Ward.
Thomas White, Jun.
John Woodward.

NAMES OF MEN FROM FRAMINGHAM, WHO HAVE SERVED AT
VARIOUS TIMES IN THE WARS.

In the expedition to Port Royal, Sept. 16, 1710, Joseph Buckmin
ster was captain of grenadiers, in Sir Charles Hobby's regiment; and
sailed in tbe brigantine Henrietta. Tbe following persons, in the
same expedition, were probably of Framingham. David Rice, d. Ap.
20, 1711; Jonathan Provender; Benjamin Provender, d. Jan. 21,
1711 ; Joseph Adams.
On ihe Muster Roll of Sergt. Thomas Buckminster's "Rutland
Scout," who served from July 25, to Aug. 26, 1722, (in aU 21 men),
are the names of tbe commander, David Pratt, Philip Pratt and
Thompson Wood, of Framingham. The regiment from which they
were detached, was commanded by Col. Jos. Buckminster.
On the Muster Roll of the men posted under the care of Col. Buck
minster, from Aug. to Nov. 1722, (in all 25), are tbe names of Gid-

' On a mutilated page are the fol
lowing imperfect christian names, the
simames having been torn from the

book, viz : John, Edw, Jame, Willi,
Danie, Thom, Math, Samu, Robert,
Jonathan, Robert. t Or, Barnes.

SOLDIERS FROM FRAMINGHAM.

157

eon Bridges, Hacbaliab Bridges, Jeremiah Belknap, Oliver Keyes,
Simon Goddard, and Benoni Hemingway; of Framingham, all of
whom were in service from eight to fifteen weeks.
The Muster Roll of tbe company of troopers under Ihe command of
Capt. Isaac Clark, from Aug. 21, to Sept. 18, 1725, is as follows,
viz : —

Isaac Clark, Capt., Framingham.
Jonathan Lamb, Lieut., "
Joseph Weare, Cornet, Sherburne.
Nath. Eainmes, Corp., Fram.

Eben. Leland, Corp., Sherburne.
Jonas Eaton, " Fram.
Eleasar Rider, " Sherburne.

James Clayes, Framingham.
John Bent, "
Joseph Haven, "
Josiah Rice, "
Daniel Pratt,
Matthias Clark,
Thomas Winch, "
Jacob Pepper, "
Abraham Rice, "
Ezekiel Rice, "
Eobert Sever, "
Samuel Frissel, "
Phinehas Eice, "
Moses Haven, "
Uriah Drury, "
Joseph Brintnal, "
Bezaleel Eice, "
George Walkup, "
Isaac Stanhope, Sud.

SENTINELS. Samuel Walker, Framingham.
Thomas Stone, "
John Stacy, "
Jonathan Nutting, "
Oliver Death, "
Samuel Williams, Sherb.
Joseph Lealand, "
Asa Morse, "
Edward Larnard, "
Isaac Lealand, "
George Fairbank, "
Joseph Morse, "
Jonathan Fairbank, "
David Morse, "
Jonathan Dewing, "
Samuel Stone, Clerk, Fram.
Tho's. Bellows, Marlb., trumpeter.
Nero Benson, Fram., "

SOLDIERS IN THE FRENCH WAR, ETC.
1740. Jona. Jackson, of Fram., Ee 22, husbandman, was drafted for
the W. India service.
1745. At the taking of Louisburg, Robert Sever and two sons, of
Fram., were in the service.
174'7. On Capt. Brown's muster-roll, on the alarm from Sept. 23,
to 27th, are the names of the following, from Framingham :

Thos. Winch, Lieut.
Daniel Gregory, Corp.
Daniel Stone, Clerk.
Jona. Belcher, Trumpeter.
Nath'l. Seaver, "
Thos. Winch, Sentinel.
Samuel Winch, "
Phineas Winch, "
14

Jona. Maynard, Sentinel.
Isaac Read,
Micah Gibbs,
Joseph Brintnal,
Elias Whitney,
Benj. Eaton,
Wm. Brown,
Daniel Stone,

158

APPENDIX.

John Bruce, Sentinel. Matth. Gibbs, Sentinel.
John Hemenway, " John Gould,
Sam'l. Frost, "
In the Co. of Capt. Jona. Harris, despatched upon the expedition to
Crown Pt., and in service from Mar. 27, to Sept. 8, 1755, are the fol
lowing from Framingham :
John Nixon, Capt., 16 w. 5 d. Eben'r. Boutwell, Corp., 30 w. 1 d.
Jona. Gibbs, Lieut, 38 w. John Mathis, Priv., 30 w.
Amos Gates, Sarg't., 27 w. 4 d. Geo. Walkup, Drum Major.

Sept. 20, 1755. On tbe
Josiah Brown's regiment, j
mostly from this town :
Capt. Josiah Stone.
Lt. Benj. Fasale.
Ens. John Stone. PRIVATES.

roll of Capt. Josiah Stone's Co., in Col.
;oing to Crown Point, are the following,
John Nichols.
Richard Eice.
Peter Jenison.
Nathan Winch, Jr.
John Jenison.
Ephraim Shaddock.
Nath'l Muzzey.
Isaac Gibbs, Jr.
Daniel Rice.
Joseph Stone.
Phinehas Graves.
James Stuart.

Elisha Kendall.
David Haven.
Daniel Whitney.
Eben'r. Haven.
David Clark.
Samuel Morse.
Benajah Morse.
To the above, we add the names of others from this place, who, ac
cording to tradition or written record, are believed to have served in
the same war.

Jonathan Robinson.
Ebenezer Cutting, (died 1762).
Jonathan Gibbs, 1761.
Daniel Haven, ) in Canada,
Ebenezer Haven, f 1759.
Thomas Stone, (died).
David Sanger, (d. 1755).
Peter Rice, 1755.
Eobert Eames.
Jonathan Brewer, (an officer).

Benjamin Berry.
Ens. Thomas Nixon, 1756.
Capt. John Nixon, "
Joseph Dunn, 1759.
William Dunn, "
Capt. Jona. Eice, "
Joshua Eaton.
Jonas Darling.
Phinehas Rice.
John Stone, (prob. d. 1755).*

* Among the State Files, from
which we have derived much of our
information, is a return Sept. 17,
1757, by Col. Buckminster, " of vol
unteers and imprest men in his regi

ment, to reinforce the army destined
to Crown Point." We were unable
to detect any names of persons from
this town.

SOLDIERS FROM FRAMINGHAM.

169

REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS.

The names of those, natives or citizens of the town, who served as
officers or privates during the War of the Revolution, in the continen
tal service or the militia.

Gen. John Nixon.
Col. Thomas Nixon.
Col. Micah Stone.
Capt. Joseph Winch.
" Jonathan Maynard.
" Samuel Frost.
" Peter Clayes,
" Elijah Clayes.

FIELD OFFICERS. Col. Jonathan Brewer.
Col. William Buckminster.
Maj. John Trowbridge.

CAPTAINS.

Capt.

John Gleason.
Simon Edgell.
Thomas Drury.
Micajah Gleason.

 Claflin.
 Drury.
John Eames.
Joseph Mixer.
William Maynard.
John Maynard.
Thomas Nixon, Jr.
Charles Dougherty.

LIEUTENANTS AND SUBALTERNS.
Micah Dougherty.
John Trowbridge.
Luther Trowbridge.
Samuel Fairbanks.
Lawson Buckminster.
Needham Maynard.
James Marshall.

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES.

William Arnold.
Abijah Abbot.
Phinehas Butler, (pensioner).
Joseph Belcher.
Ezra Belcher.
Jacob Belcher, (pen).
Abel Benson, trumpeter.
David Brewer, (pen).
Joseph Bennet, (pen).
Lawson Buckminster, (pen).
Rev. Matt. Bridge, (chaplain, d).
Phinehas Bemis.
David Cutting, (d).
Benjamin Clark, (wounded).
John Claflin.
Daniel Claflin.
Joel Coolidge, (pen).
Cornelius Claflin.
Nathan Dadmun.
Jonathan Dadmun.

Daniel Dadmun.
David Drury.
James Dalrymple, (pen).
Samuel Eames, (d).
Noah Eaton.
Eben. Eaton, (pen).
Luther Eaton, (pen).
Jonas Eaton.
Brigham Eaton.
Jotham Eames.
Noah Eager.
Zaccheus Fairbanks.
Corman Fairbanks, (d.)
Joshua Fairbanks.
Allan Flagg,
David Fisk, (pen.)
Moses Fisk, (pen.)
Elisha Frost.
Francis Gallot, (d.)
John Gallot, (d.)

160

APPENDIX.

Charles Gates, (d.)
George Gates.
Edmund T. Gales.
Henry Gates, (wd.)
Amos Gates.
Abel Greenwood.
Jona. Gleason.
Blayney Grusha.
William Hemenway.
Isaac Hemenway, (prob. d.)
Jona. Hemenway, (pen.)
Samuel Hemenway.
Thaddeus Hemenway.
Daniel Hemenway.
Ebenezer Hemenway.
Parley How.
Joseph How.
Isaac How, (pen.)
Simon How.
Ezekiel How, (pen.)
Jona. Hill.
Aaron Hill, (pen.)
Benj. Holden, Jr.
John Holbrook, (d.)
Cato Hart.
David Haven, (d. '77.)
Grant Haven.
Nathan Knowlton, (pen.)
Simon Learned.
Moses Learned, (d. '80.)
John Lamb, (pen.")
John Leonard.
Nathan Mixer, (d. Bennnington).
Timothy Merriam, (pen.)
Gilbert Marshall.
Fred. Manson, (pen.)
Josiah Nurse, (d. '77.)
Asa Nurse.
Thos. Nixon, Jr., (pen.)
Jos. Nixon.
Eph. Newton.
Solo. Newton, (d.)
James Newton.

Eben. Newton, (pen.)
Alpheus Nichols, (pen.)
Isaiah Nurse.
Lawson Nurse.
Jos. Nichols.
Jos. Nichols, 2d.
Samuel Ordway.
Moses Pike, (d.)
Timo. Pike.
John Pike, (d.)
Nath. Pratt, (pen.)
Eph. Pratt.
John Pratt.
John Park.
Aaron Parkhurst.
Nath'l Polly.
Benj. Parker.
Ezekiel Rice.
Hezekiah Rice.
Jonathan Rice, (prob. d.)
Peter Rice, (d.)
Phinehas Rice, (pen.)
Uriah Rice, (pen.)
Daniel Rice.
David Rice, Jr.
Bezaleel Rice.
John Rice, (d.)
Gideon Rider.
Jos. Richards.
Peter Salem.
John Stacy.
John Stone.
Samuel Stone.
Winsor Stone.
Jos. Tombs, (pen.)
Josiah Temple, (wd.)
Azariah Walker.
Azariah Walker, Jr.
Barechias Waite.
Josiah Waite, (d.)
Eph. Whitney, (d. '75.)
Jona. Whitney, (d.)
Silas Winch, (pen.)

SOLDIERS FROM FRAMINGHAM.

161

Framingham, Feb. 13, 1775.
A Return of Capt. JVixon's Company of Minute Men.
Thomas Nixon, Captain.
Micah Gleason, 1st Lieut.
Jno. Eames, 2d Lieut.
Samuel Gleason, Ensign.
Ebenezer Hemenway, Clerk.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MUSICIANS.
Serg., Jno. Gleason. Corporal, Alpheus Nichols.
" Shubel Seaver. " Gideon Rider.
" Jona. Hill. " Asa Nurse.
" Thos. Buckminster. " Eben. Winch.
Fifer, Thos. Nixon, Jr. Isaac Hemenway, drummer.

Jona. Adams.
Badger Brown.
Jno. Bent.
Ezra Belcher.
Daniel Bridge.
Joseph Belcher
Andrew Brown.
Jos. Brown.
Peter Clayes.
Abel Childs.
Charles Dougherty.
Micah Dougherty.
Elisha Drury.
Aaron Eames.
Ebenezer Eames.

PRIVATES.
Moses Eames.
Nath'l. Eames.
Jno. Farrar.
Josh. Farrar.
Mosfes Fisk.
William Farrar.
Jacob Fairbanks.
Jona. Hemenway.
Jno. Hemenway.
Nathan Hemenway.
Parley Howe.
Francis Howe.
Joseph Howe, Jr.
Simon Howe.
Sam. Jones.

Needham Maynard.
Jos. Nichols, 3d.
Fortunatus Nichols.
Jno. Nurse.
David Rice, Jr.
Josh. Sever.
Sam. Stone, Jr.
Josh. Tower.
Jona. Temple.
Josiah Wait.
David Waight.
Azariah Walker.
Jos. Winch.
Barechias Waight.

Captain, 1; Lieut., 1; Ensigns, 2; Clerk, 1; Sergeants, 4;
Corporals, 4; Drummer and Fifer, 2; Privates, 45. Total, officers
included, 60.

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APPENDIX.

Each man's proportion to a tax of £10, to procure a stock of
ammunition, June 27, 1710.
[N. B. — The reader will observe a line separating tbe names into
two nearly equal divisions. It was probably intended to distinguish
those who lived N. from those who lived S. of the river.]

John Bent,
David Stone,
Jonathan Rice,
Dea. David Rice,
Thomas Drury,
Thomas Walker,
Caleb Drury,
Thomas Stone, -
John How,
Samuel Stone,
John Pratt,
Joseph Pratt,
David Pratt, -
Jonathan Pratt, -
Jabesh Pratt, -
Thomas Pratt,
Daniell Pratt,
John Gleason,
Thomas Gleason,
Isaac Gleason, -
Zacariah Paddellford,
John Eames,
John Eames, Jr.
John Death,
Samuel Eames,
Nath. Eames,
Nath. Haven,
John Whettny,
Moses Haven,
John Haven,
Elknab Haven,
Jeames Coller, -
Mr. Sevell Simptson,
Thomas Mellen, -
Simon Mellen,
John Jaquish,
Philip Pratt, -
John Provender,
Samuel Holland,

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Peter Clayes,
Jeames Clayes,
John Nurs,
Jona. -Provender,
Caleb Bridges, -
Daniel Eleatt,
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Abiall Lamb,
Samuel Frisell, -
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John Wood,
Samuel VVincb,
David Winch,
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Benj. Willerd,
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Philip Gleason,
Caleb Jonson,
Nath. Willson,
Nath. Willson, Jr.
I'homas Frostt, Jr, -
Dea. Josh. Hemenway,
Samuel How,
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THE TOWN OF ASHLAND.
Ashland was incorporated March 16, 1846 ; having been previously
known as Unionville, tbe name being applied to a neighborhood em
bracing parts of Hopkinton, HoUiston, and Framingham.
The first town meeting was held March 30, 1846, when the follow
ing persons were elected to public office in the town, viz : —
Daniel Eames, Moderator.
William F. Ellis,
Calvin Shepard, Jr
Josiah Burnham,
Dexter Rockwood,
Andrew Allard,
Albert Ellis,
> Selectmen.
Daniel Eames,
Simeon N. Cutler, )
¦ Assessors.
Benjamin Homer, Tovm Treas'r.
A Post Office was establi.sbed in the village, in January, 1835 ; Mat
thew Metcalf, Esq. receiving the first appointment as Post Master.
The first preaching in the village dates from April, 1834, when the
Rev. James Mclntire commenced his labors A church, consisting of
21 rnembers, was gathered Jan. 21, 1835, and the society was organ
ized in due form of law, Feb. 17ih. The meeting bouse was dedicat
ed Jan. 21, 1836, on whicb day Mr. Mclntire received ordination as
pastor. Mr. Mclntire retired Sept. 11, 1838, and was succeeded by
the Rev. Joseph Haven, ordained Nov. 6, 1839, who retired Dec. 16,
1846. The Rev. Charles L. Mills was ordained Feb. 11, 1847.
EXPLANATION.

In tbe following Register will be found tbe names, as far as known,
of all the individuals and families who were inhabitants of Framing
ham before tbe year 1800. In many of the sketches are introduced
branches from other towns, which, for the sake of distinction, are
printed in smaller type.
The paragraphs under each family name, are regulariy numbered
for convenient reference. When a number in small type is placed
before a name, as, " ^ George," it is to indicate, that he is tbe first son,
or a descendant from the first son, of the progenitor in the sketch.
When a number, in the same type, is placed after a name, as,
" George i^," it is to indicate tbe No. of the paragraph where his family
is introduced. When at the beginning of a paragraph, a number,
enclosed in parentheses, follows the name, as, " James s. of John (4),"
tbe number in parentheses refers back to the paragraph, (No. four),
where tbe father's family is given. Where several generations are
included in tbe same paragraph, they will be easily distinguished by
the various kinds of type in which the names are printed.
The practice of numbering the children in a family, is, for conven
ience, preserved in some instances, where the particular order of birth
is unknown.

ABBREVIATIONS.

adm. administered.
b. born.
bap. baptized.
ch. church.
chil. children.
oov. covenanted.
d. died.
dr. daughter.
dism. dismissed.
Fram. Framingham.
f. father.

Holl. HoUiston.
Hop. Hopkinton.
m. married.
Marlb. Marlborough.
Nat. Natick.
prob. probably.
prop proprietor.
pub. published.
rem. removed.
Roxb. Roxbury.

Sal. Salem.
Sherb. Sherburne.
Southb. Southborough.
Sud. Sudbury.
T. Rec. Town Records.
unm. unmarried.
w. wife.
Wat. Watertown.
wid. widow.
Westb. Westborough.
Wore. Worcester. ¦

GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.

ABBE, AARON and w. Anna. Their s. John, was b. Sep.
1, 1781.
AAKOPf, of Hop. bad James, b. 1766; Tamezin, '67; William, hap. '68;
Joshua, '69; Sarah, '71; Jerusha, '73 ; Joseph,'77. Mrs. Anna of Hop. m.
David Mading of H. Ap. 5, '87.
2. SAMUEL, rated m F. about 1783. [Sam. Albee of
Hop., m. Hannah Rider, 1748.]
John, of Hop. had John; Mary, bap. 1761, m. Josiah Bent; Joseph, bap.
'65; Arms B., hap. '69. Benjamin, (and w. Hannah), of Medfield, 1653.
Samuel, and w. Mary, of Salem vill. 1683. Obadiah, m. at Maiden, Eliz
abeth Wilkinson, 1701. Obadiah and w. Jane, of Holl., 1734.
ABBOT, GEORGE, was a Town officer m Fram., 1731.
2. SAMUEL, (s. of Sam. Jr. and w. Abigail of Sud., and g.
son of Sam. and w. Joyce, of Sud.), m. Martha Jennhigs ; cove
nanted in Fram. 1774 ; and had Betsey, bap. May 15, 1774 ;
Polly, bap. Aug. 15, '74, and d. young ; Josiah, b. Sep. 26,
1775. m. Ruth Estabrook of Holden ; Patty, bap. June 14, '78,
d. young. Sally, m. Amariah Forrester ; Nabby, bap. June, '83,
m. Thomas Hastings, Ap. 3, 1803. Sam., the father, d. of small
pox, in Sherb., 1791. His wid. m. Noah Eaton, and d. Nov. 1834.
3. ABNER (b. Aug 25, 1770, s. of Ephraim and Sarah, of
Sud., g. son of Samuel Jr. and Abigail of Sud.), and w. Phebe,
hved in Fram. 1 year, about 1792 ; had 1 dr. here, and removed
to Westb.
1696, John Abbutt of Andover, bought of Benj. Chamberlain of Sud.,
and by w. Jemima, had in Sud. Jemima, 1699; John, 1701, prob. of Stow,
1722; Mary, '04; Sarah, '07; Hannah, '10.
S.^MUEi,, m. Joyce Rice, bith of Sud., 1705; and had Joyce, 1706;
Marlha,'i2; Samuel, 'U; Samuel,'16, m. Abirail Mirick, 1737, and had
John, 17.38; Ephraim, '40, m. Sarah Curtis, '69; Jason, '42; Sarah, '45,
m. LeiTiiiel Veasey, '71; Samuel; Rebecca, '49; Abigail, '51; Abraham,
'54; Abijah, 56, m. Rachel Jennings.

166 ADAMS.
ADAMS, JOHN,* of Sud. m. Hannah Bent, and. hved near
the carpet factory, m Fram. He had, John, b. Mar. 12, 1684
Daniel, 1685 ; Hannah, 1688.
William, of Sud. and w. Elizabeth, had James, b. Mar. 31, 1674
John, Mar. 8, '76 ; Richard, Aug. 22, '78. ^ , ^ ^ „
Richard, of Sud. (wounded in the Narraganset hght), and w. Re-
beckah, had Richard, Ap. 11, 1680; Rebeckah, '82; Sarah, '83; John,
Oct. 26, '86.
Note. — Samuel, was rated in Fram. about 1705.
2. JOHN, of Fram., s. of John (1), m. Ehzabeth Goddard,
of Roxbury, June 27, 1706. J. (and w.) adm. to the ch. 1722 ;
Deacon, 1726. His chil. were, 1. Sakah, b. June 27, 1707, m.
Daniel Greenwood of Newton, May 6, '28 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Mar.
23, '08-9, m. Jonas Stone of Rutland, Nov. 5, '31 ; 3. Hannah, b.
July 30, '12, m. Daniel Mellen, Feb. 3, '35-6 ; 4. Deborah, b. July
27, '14, m. Robert Eames, July 16, '40 ; 5. ZEKViAH,b. Mar. 17,
'16-7, m. Samuel Brown of Sud, May 19, '42 ; 6. Mary, b. Mar.
5, '18-9, m. Joseph Hemenway, July 4, '43 ; 7. John, b. Feb. 14,
'20-1; 8. Joseph,^ and 9. Daniel,* twins, b. Aug. 12, '23.
Deac. Adams lived on the farm now of Mr. Josiah Abbot.
3. JOSEPH, s. of John (2), m. Prudence Pratt, and hved
near Mr. Seth Herring's. His chil. were, 1. John, b. Oct. 26,
1744, m. Lydia Jennings, with w. cov. July '65, and hved m N.
Salem, m. there a second w. and d. there ; 2. Katt, bap.
Ap. 13, '46, m. Moses Drury, hved m Fitzwilham ; 3. Molly,
bap. Jan. 17, '48, m. 1st, Josiah Wait, 2d, — Morse, d. m Dub-
hn, N. H. ; 4. Joseph, bap. July 9, '49, d. of small pox, unm. ;
5. Timothy, bap. Mar. 3, '51, m. in Dubhn ; 6. Prudence, bap.
Nov. 12, '52, m. Gershom Twitchell, Dublin ; 7. Sarah, bap. May
26, '64, m. — Harris ; 8. Deborah, m. John Hemenway, May 2,
'76 ; 9. Hannah, m. Moses Perry, of Hop., d. ui E. Boylston;
10. Abigail, m. Abner Morse, d. in Dublui ; 11. Elizabeth, d.
va. Dublin ; 12. Jonathan, m. Hannah Parkhurst, Feb. 25, '79 ;
13. Elisha, had 2 wives, hved in Me. Joseph, the father, moved
to Dublin, N. H., about 1776; where he m. Esther Grout, and
had 2 chil., Esther, and — .
4. DANIEL, s. of John (2), m. Ehzabeth Balch, Sep. 22,
* JoHs, of Sud., may have sprung Waltham and Lexington. John and
from the Wat. family, who were nu- Daniel Adams were among the early
merous, and extended probably into proprietors of Templeton, in 1735.

ADAMS  ALLEN. 167
1748 ; and with w. was adm. to the ch. Mar., '49. Their chil.
were, 1. Elizabeth, b. Ap. 29, '50, d. May 16 ; 2. Mary, b.
June 20, '51, d. July 8 ; 3. Peter, b. Sep. 20, '52 ; 4. Daniel,
b. Feb. 11, '55 ; 5. Luther, b. June 5, '57 ; 6. Nathan, b. Ap.
17, '60 ; 7. Elizabeth, b. May 26, '63. Daniel and w. were
recommended to the ch. in Rutland, Jan. 1765.
5. MOSES, (s. of Moses and Deborah, of Sherb., now HoU,,
and g. son of Moses and Lydia, of Sherb., and g.g. grand son of
Henry and Elizabeth, of Medfield), b. Feb. 27, 1721, m. Lois
Haven, Nov. 1744 ; moved from Holl. into Fram., and lived in
the house afterwards of John Fisk, Esq. Their s. Moses, was
b. Oct. 4, 1749. Moses the father d. July 23, 1756, se, 35.
His wid. moved to Hop,, and d. there the same year, se. 32.
6. MOSES, s. of Moses (5), a grad. of H. C, 1771, m. Abi
gail, dr. of Hon. Josiah Stone, and was received from the ch. in
Camb., and with w. cov. June 13, '73. Their chil. b. in Fram.,
were, 1. LoiS, b. Sep. 7, '73, m. John Park, M. D. ; 2. Anne,
b. Jan. 18, '76, m. Rev. Nicholas B. Whitney, of Hingham. The
f. was ord. minister of Acton, June 25, '77 ; where he had, 3.
Moses, b. Nov. 28, '77, (H. C. 1797), m. Mary L. Tuttle, of
Littleton ; 4. Nabby, b. Jan. '80, m. Luke Bixby ; 5. Josiah, b.
Nov. 3, '81, (H. C. 1801), studied law with Tho. Heald, Esq.,
and was adm. to the bar, June 1807, m. Jane Park, of Windham,
N. H., and settled as a lawyer in Fram. He has been a member
of the Executive Council, and chairman of the Hon. Board of Co.
Commissioners ; 6. JoSEPH,b. Sep. 25, '83, (H. C. 1803), lawyer at
W. Camb., m. Almira Fiske, d. June 10, 1814 ; 7. Clarissa, b.
July 13, '85, m. Caleb Hersey, of Hingham. The Rev. Moses d.
Oct. 13, 1819, se. ab. 70 ; his w. d. Dec. 7, 1812, se 63.
7. BULKLEY, (s. of John), came to Fram. fr. Liacoln, and
m. Persis Stone, Feb. 1785.
The Adams family have been numerous in Medfield, Sherb., and Holl.
Benjamin, and w. Persis, were of Marlb., 1732.
AIERS, NATHANIEL, was taxed in Fram., ab. 1705.
ALEXANDER, BATHSHEBAH, m. Nathan Kazer, both of
Fram., July, 1778.
Families of this name occur on the Marlb. Rec, as early as 1749.
ALLEN, OBADIAH and w. cov. in Fram., Sep. 16, 1722.

168 ALLEN — ANGIER.
Obadiah, (prob. their s.), was bap. Aug. 4, 1723. James, was
rated in Fram., 1758.
Obad was g. g. son of Walter, of Charlestown, who d. ab. 1681. Johh,
s. of Walter, was of Sud., 1681. Joskph, s. of Walter, m. Ann Brazier,
1667, and hud in Wat., MigaU, b. 1668; Rebechih, '70; Hannah, '74; Jo-
seph, '77. Daniel, s. of Walter, d. in Sud., ab. 1706. His chil. were, Sanir
uel, w. Abigail; Thomas, b. 1670; Ebenezer, b. 1674; Elizabeth, m. Jos.
Fletcher; Mary; .4%a77,m. Moses Palmer, of Stonington ; Lyrlia; Elna
than, who m. Mercy Rice, and had Obadiah, in Wat. b. Jan. 19, 1694-5 ;
and in Sud., Ann, b. 1702; Israel, '05; Mary, '08; Mary, '11; Thankful,
'13. Sud. Rec. bear the names of many descendants from Waller.
ALLBRD, ISAAC, was in Fram. before 1750. He built
the Tho. Stone house, wh. he sold to Tho. Coller. He rem. to
Southb. His chil. were, 1. Isaac ; 2. Elizabeth, m. Jos. Com
ings of Southb., Sep. 11, '53 ; 3. LoiS. ,
2. ISAAC, s. of Isaac, (1), m. Lois Pike, Mar. 17, 1752,
cov. Sep. 9, '53. Their chil. were, 1. Andrew, b. May 6, '53
2. Isaac, (one of whose sons became a physician).
3. ANDREW, s. of Isaac, Jr., (2), m. Zerviah Haven, 1774
and had, 1. Isaac, b. Sep. 26, '75 ; 2. Andrew, b. Feb. 23, '78,
The f. moved to Holden, and d. in the Rev. War. His wid.,
Zerviah, returned to Fram., and m. Joseph Frail, of Hop., Nov
25, 1784.
Roxbury Rec. ; Goodwife Allard, a French-woman, d. Aug. 11, 1717.
ALMY, ABIGAIL, (b. in Hop.), m. Daniel Knowlton, both
ofFram., Feb. 17, 1743.
AMES, NATHAN, s. of Nathan and Mary, b. m Fram, Jan.
13, 1745.
AMSDEN, SILAS, d. in Fram., Feb. 4, 1797.
ANGIER, JOSEPH, the first of the name in Fram., was,
perhaps, the Joseph, of Medford, 1684. He was in Dorchester,
in 1694 ; where, by his w. Ehzabeth, he had, 1. Elizabeth, b.
Dec. 8, 1694 ; 2. Margaret, Mar. 21, '97 ; 3. JosEprf, June
20, 1702 ; 4. Benjamin^ June 22, '04 ; 5. Mary, b. in Fram.,
Aug. 31, 1709. Jos. the f. settled on " Work Hill," back of Mr.
Charles Capen's house. He was, for several years, afflicted with
a cancerous complaint, which caused his death. He d. Nov. 30,
1718. His wid. Ehz. d. Jan. 24, 1732.
2. JOSEPH, s. of Jos., (1), m. Elizabeth Bruce, Dec. 16,
1719, and had, 1. .Joseph, b. May 13, 1721, m. wid. (Ju(hth)
Salter, June 16, 1743, and d. Jan. 24, '47 ; the wid. Judith m.

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Andrew Morse, June 26, '55 ; 2. John*, b. Oct. 1, '23 ; 3.
Elizabeth, b. Feb. 8, 1727-8, d. Feb. 8, '30 ; 4. Elizabeth, b.
Oct. 20, '30, m. Sam. Stanhope, of Sud., Nov. 6, '55 ; 5. Mar
garet, b. June 25, '33, m. Daniel Hemenway ; 6. Samuel^, b.
Mar. 6, 1735 ; 7. Lydia, b. May 18, '39, m. Solo. Ward, and
Uved in Southb.
3. BENJAMIN, s. of Joseph, (1), m. Sarah — , and had, 1.
Sarah, b. Sep. 25, 1729 ; 2. Mary, b. Oct. 24, '31, m. Stephen
Harris, of F., May 27, '52 ; 3. Benjamin, b. at Marlb., 1735 ;
4. SiLAS^ b. at Marlb., 1737 ; 5. Timothy, b. m Fram., Feb. 28,
'40, m. Mercy Haven, in Hop., '66 ; 6. John^, bap. June 29,
'46 ; 7. Sarah, b. July 24, '47.
4. JOHN, s. of Joseph, (2), m. Bethiah Liscom, in Southb., Feb,
22, 1752. His child, were, 1. Charles, b. Sep. 20, 1752, m.
Elizabeth Newton, and 2, — Nixon ; 2. Ann, b. Aug. 1, '54, m.
— Hudson, of Westb., and d. Sep. 18, '85 ; 3. Molly, b. Ap.
10, '56, d. unm. Oct., '79. [These 3 were b. in Fram. ; the fol
lowing hi Southb.] 4. Lydia, b. Jan. 27, '58, m. Deac. -^
Bragg, of Shrewsbury ; 5. Joseph, b. June 17', '60, d. '60 ; 6.
John, M. D., b. July 4, 1761, m.  , practiced in N. H. and
Natick, Mass., and d. in Fram., Jan. 1843; 7. Elizabeth,
b. Aug. 12, '63, d. Jan., '69 ; 8. Mitty, b. Aug. 11, '65, m. —
Horn, of Southb., and d. 1842 ; 9. Hannah, b. Aug. 18, '67,
m. Wilham Taylor; 10. Calvin, b. Oct. 15, '69, m. Anne Par
ker ; 11. Elizabeth, b. Ap. 19, '72, m. Zedekiah Haven ; 12.
Luther, b. Aug. 21, '75, m. 1, Anna Mixer, 2d, wid. — Rich
ardson. John, the f., m. a 2 w. Wid. — Hastings, of Stow, and
d. Aug. 3, 1793. Bethiah, w. of John, d. Dec. 7, 1779.
5. SAMUEL, s.ofJoseph, (2), m.Tabitha Newton, of Southb.,
and hved on the family estate in F. His chil. were, 1. Levin ah,
b. Sep. 3, 1765, d. Jan. 26, '67 ; 2. Persis, b. Dec. 18, 'QQ, m.
Cyrus Woolson, June, '84 ; 3. Joseph^, b. June 21, '69. Mr.
Samuel d. in Fram., Ap. 21, 1793.
6. SILAS, s. of Benjamm, (3), by w. Elizabeth, had, 1. Ben
jamin, b. May 27, 1762 ; 2. Sybbil, b. May 15, '64 ; 3. Silas,
b. Ap. 19, '66 ; 4. Betty, bap. Oct. 1, '69; 5. Joel, bap. Nov.
4, '70.
7. JOHN, of Fram., (prob. s. of Benj. 3), m. Mary — , and
had, 1. Mary, b. July 15, 1766 ; 2. John, b. Jan. 10, '69.
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170 ANGIER. — BACON.
8. JOSEPH, s. of Samuel, (5), m. Fanny Moore, Sep., 1791;
and had 1. Anna, b. Dec. 5, '91, d. se. ab. 22 ; 2. Joseph, b.
Feb. 25, '94, m. Ruth Bailey. Joseph, the f., d. — ; his wid.
m. Ephraim Hager, of Fram.
Note. After much research by the author, the origin of the first Jo
seph, ofFram., remains obscure. Edmund, of Camb., had no son Joseph.
He (E.) had a br. " Bazall, of Dedham.'' The chil. named in the settlement
of Edmund's estate, 1704, are, Samuel, (b. Mar. 17, 1654), minister at Re
hoboth and Wat. ; Ruth, m. Sam. Cheever ; Elizabeth, m. Jona. Pier-
pont ; Mart, m. John March, 1700 ; Sarah, m. Rev. Christopher Tappan.
Edmund's w. Ruth, who d. 1656, was daughter " of that famous light. Dr.
Ames." Urian, s. of Rev. Samuel, was of Sudbury — .
ARNOLD, WILLIAM, b. in Dedham, came when young to
Fram., and m. Mary Morse. Their chUd. were, 1. JOhn, b. Mar.
24, 1773, d. Oct. 30, '76 ; 2. Nathan, b. June 7, '74, d. Nov.
1, '76, (both d. of dysentery, and were buried in 1 cofiSn) ; 3.
William, b. Mar. 12, '76, d. Nov. 1 ; 4. William, b. Oct. 13,
'77, kiUed by an explosion at Ft. Indep., June 28, 1803 ; 5. Na
than, b. Jan. 9, '80, lives unm. at Cherryfield, Me.; 6. JoHN,b.
July 21, '81, m. Cath. Spink; 7. Leonard, b. Feb. 4, '83, m.
Eliz. Chandler, lives in Fram. ; 8. Thomas, b. Aug. 2, '85, m.
Sarah Frost, hves in F. ; 9. Polly, b. July 22, '89, d. Jan. 16,
'09 ; 10. Relief, b. Oct. 3, '91, m. Henry Richardson, Esq.,
lives in F. Wm. the f. d. 1813, x. 70. Mary, his w. d. 1836, se. 83.
ARTHUR, JOHN, and w. Abigail had a dr. Abigail, b. May
8, 1722, who m. James Holden, Aug. 25, 1748. Abigail, w. of
John, d. May 13, 1722.
Priscilla m. in Marlb. Samuel Grant, 1752.
BACON, JOHN, was bap. m Fram., Oct. 19, 1721.
2. JOHN, m. in Natick, Abigail Sawin, 1744 ; and had 1. John,
b. Sep. 18, 1745 ; 2. Abigail, b. Nov. 5, '47 ; 3. Timothy, b.
Mar. 29, '51 ; 4. Moses, bap. hi Fram., Oct. 28, '53 ; 5. Davh)
and 6. Jonathan, bap. in F. Aug. 22, '56 ; 7. Mary, bap. inF.
Aug. 5. '59. These names are all entered on Nat. Rec.
3. WILLIAM, of Nat., s. of Wm. of Dover, m. Keziah, dr.
of Abel Perry, and had 1. Keziah, b. Sep. 1780, m. Francis Bar
con ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 7, 1782, m. in Fram. Joseph Buck
minster, Ap. 18, '99. Keziah, ivid. of Wilham, m. Capt. Thos.
Buckminster, ofFram., Feb. 1794.
The Bacons have been numerous in Nat. Henry was there in 1744;
Stephen, in '43 ; Henry, in '47 ; Jerem., in '54. They prob. descended
from the Bacons of Wat. and Camb.

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BADGER, JOHN, (who prob. lived m the bounds of Nat.) m.
Prudence (How ?) and with w. cov'd in Fram. Ap. 27, 1759 ;
their chil. bap. in Fram. were, 1. John, bap. Jan. 1, 1764, m.
Mary Haynes, ; 2. Hephzibah, Nov. 18, '64, d. unm. in Nat.; 3.
Prudence, May 17, '67, m. in Fram. Daniel Trowbridge, June '85;
4. Eunice and 5. Molly, Dec. 5, '73. Molly m.  Wad-
kins of Hop.
BADLAM, EZRA, was in Fram. 1764.
BAILEY, PRISCILLA, m. Jonathan Underwood, both of
Fram., Jan. 22, 1740.
2. Joseph, (s. of Daniel and w. Rebeckah, bap. at Hop. 1760),
m. in Nat., Mary Kendall, 1788, hved m Dubhn, N. H. and Nat.,
and moved mto Fram. ab. 1798. Jos. d. 1817, se 57.
Note. — Richard and w. Grace of Sud. 1756.
BAKER, NATHAN and w. Mary, cov'd in Fram. Ap. 3,
1774. Martyn, s. of do., bap. Ap. 24, '74.
BALCH, PETER, m. in Medford, Elizabeth Dwight, 1725,
was in Fram. ab. 1740, and hved on the farm now of Adam Hem
enway, Esq. He was Selectman (1744), and Dea. of the church,
and held in. much esteem. His chil. were 1. Timothy, d. Feb.
7, 1741 ; 2. Sarah, m. John Pike of Fram. ; 3. Elizabeth, m.
Daniel Adams, of Fram., Sep. 22, 1748. Deac. Peter owned
land in Sturbridge, and d. in F. Dec. 27, '55, (Rec. ; 56, g. stone),
se. 70. He left a negro servant Flora.
Note. — The origin of Dea. Balch we have failed of discovering, unless
he was a descendant of John of Beverly, menib. of Salem ch. 1626, who
came from Bridsewiiter, Somertsh., Eng. Dea. Benj. of Beverly, who m.
Sarah Newmarch, 1675, had a son Peter.
BALL, BENJAMIN, came to Fram. and settled near Sa
lem end ; m. Mary Brewer, Mar. 29, 1704. His chil. b. in
Fram. were, 1. Benjamin, b. Dec. 17, 1704 ; 2. John, b. July
16, 1706, m. Margaret Hemenway, 1734, and had in Hop. Lydia,
bap. 1737 ; John, '39 ; Benj.; '44 ; Abraham, '47 ; Benjamin,
'49 ; Abigail, '54 ; 3. Abraham, b. Dec. 29, 1707, ni. Martha
Bridges, of Fram., Jan. 13, '32, and had in Holl. Lois, b. 1732 ;
Sarah, and Mary, twins, b. 34 ; Martha, '37 ; Bathshebah, '40 ;
4. JACOb*, b. May 28,1712 ; 5. TH0MAS^ b. Aug. 16, 1714 ; 6.
Mary, b. Feb. 11, 1716-7, m. William Wright of Fram. Jan. 22,
'37-8 ; 7. Abigail, b. Feb. 16, 1719-20, m. Simon Mellen Jun.
ofFram. Ap. 27, '42 ; 8. DANIEL^ b. Dec. 29, 1722.

^^72 BALL. — BALLARD.
2. Thomas, s. of Benj. (1), m. Hannah Wright ofFram. Feb.
17, 1739-40, and had Hannah, b. Mar. 19, '40.
3. Daniel, s. of Benj. (1), m. Patience Gleason of F., Aug.
25, 1748, cov'd July 23, '49, and had, Daniel, b. Ap. 9, '49;
Abigail, b. Mar. 4, '50.
4. Jacob, s. of Benj. (1), m. in Sud., Deborah Belknap of F.,
Jan. 9, 1749 ; Deb. the w. adm. to the ch. of F. Ap. '53. Then-
chU. in F. were Shadrach, b. Feb. 4, 1749 ; Sam., May 8, '52.
Note. — Joseph, of Southb. m. Bathshebah Bellows, May 6, 1731, and
had Betty, '32 ; Joseph, '34 ; Lydia, '36 ; Lucy, '38 ; Prudence, '39. Isaac,
of Holl. m. Rachel How, of Marlb. 1738. Margaret, of Hop. (prob. wid.
or dr. of John,) m. Tho. Shaddock, 1757. Elizabeth, of Fram. m.
Ephraim Goodnow, of Sud., Feb. 1764. Wid. Sybil Ball's," (prob. fi-om
Southb.) real estate tax was abated fbr 1761-2. (Fram. Rec.) The family
of Ball were numerous in Concord and Watertown. John, of Concord,
came from Wiltshire, England, and was made free 1650, d. Nov. 1, 1655.
Farmer. BALLARD, or BALLORD. The Ballards ofFram. prob. sprung from
WILLIAM,* who (then se. 32) came over in the James, 1634, with Eliza
beth, ffi. 26; Hester, k. 2; Jo. (John) se. 1. Mr. Lewis states that
William was a farmer, and lived on the Boston road, W. of Saugus
river, was admitted freeman, 1638, (May 2), and in the same year was a
member of the Quarterly Court at Salem. He adds, that his chil. were
John, Nathaniel, and Elizabeth.f Before Mar. 1, 1641, William of Lynn,
had deceased, making a nuncupative will, by which he gave half of his
estate to his w. and half to his chil. (the names of neither being given).
SufF. Prob. B. l.|
2. JOHN, s. of William, had at Lynn, 1. Sarah, b. 1669 ; 2. Rebecca,
"Farmer supposes William of Lynn s. of deceased, being admr. In 1697,
to have removed to Andover. A John, u. of Wm., divided with his br.
William took the freeman's oath, Nathaniel, his father's est., and in
May 18, 1631, three years before W. 1721 gave a deed of certain lands to
of Lynn came over. William, Sen. his own s. John. On the birth regis-
of Andover, d. 1689, his inventory, tries, both at Salem and Lynn, the
(£a06.18.6,) dated Oct. 23; and his earliest entries of Ballards are, of the
est. was settled Sept. 28, 1691. He chil. of Nathaniel, beginning in 1666;
left a w. Grace; his sons were Jo- of William, in 1668; of John, in
seph, William and John ; the other 1669. The William was perhaps
heirs in the settlement were Samuel another son of William, Sen., of
and Joseph Buterfield, John Spaid- Lynn. -It is hardly probable that he
eh, and Abigail Ballard. removed to Andover, as there are en-
t Hist, of Lynn, p. 25. Mr. Lewis tries there of chil. of William, in
supposes Elizabeth to have married 1655. The will of a William, of
George Abbot. We find the mar- Charlestown, is dated July 5, 1679;
riage, in Andover, of Elizabeth with he left, prob., no male issue ; but
Geo. Abbot, 1689. On the Charles- names his dr. Elizabeth Collier, of
town Records, "Elizabeth of Lynn," Woodbridge, N. J., and her sister,
m. Allen Bread, 1684. Both dates Mary Hodley, late Farrington.
are late for a dr. of William, Sen. Tradition assigns Wales as the
X An inventory of William, " for- origin of the Ballards. This family
merly of Linn, deed." is recorded name is numerous at Worcester, in
at Ipswich, dated Oct. 1, 1695, John, England.

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b. 1671 ; 3. Jane, h. 1674 ; 4. John, Shipwright and Deacon, at Lynn, his
will dated Jan. 21, 1765; f. by w. Sarah, of John; William, (who d. at
Lvnn, ab 1794,- f. of John, b 1751, m. Mary Newhall, and d in Boston,
1824, and Sarab, m.  Bancroft, and 2d, John Stocker) ; Sarah, b. 1704,
m.  Diiijlass; Rebecca, m. Thomas Berry, of Boston ; Ebenezer, b.
1716, (f of Mary, Ebenezer, and John) ; Martha, m. John Wi^rk ; Jane. m.
Dea. John Lewis ; and Mary, m Eph, Rhodes ; 5. Priscilla, b. 1680 ;
6 William, b. and d. 168-'l ; 7. Dorothy, b. 1684. [Sal. Rec. John m.
Sus.inna Story, 1681 ]
3. NATHANIEL of Lynn, s. of William, had by w. Rebeckah, L Ma
rt, b. 1666, in. Dea. Moses Haven, ofFram.; 2. Nathaniel, b. '70, d. '72;
3. Susanna, h. '73; 4. Elizabeth, b. '75, prob. unm. 1722; 5. Hester, b.
77; 6. S\RAH, b. '81;7. Abigail, b. '83; 8. Jemima, (Sal. Rec. '83); 9. Wil
liam* b. A p. 23, '86 ; 10. Nathaniel, b. — , d 17*3. Nathaniel the f d. at
Lynn, Jan. 12, 1721-2 ; his w. Rebeckah d. May 16, 1724 (Sal. & Lynn R.)
4. WILLIAM, s. of Nath'l (3), had at Lynn by his first w., 1.
William^ ; 2. Samuel" ; he then m. 2d Deborah Ivory, Oct. 17,
1721 (Lynn Rec.) and was adm'd to the ch. in Fram. Mar. 17,
1728, where he had 3. MART,b. July 27, 1722, m. Richard Sear
ver of Roxb. Nov. 13, '45 ; 4. Nathaniel, b. July 17, '23, lived
S. from David Fiske's, aud d. in F. ab. Aug. 1767, when his
wid. Abigail administered on his est. ; 5. Ebenezer, b. Aug. 30,
'24, prob. d. young ; 6. Stephen, b. Mar.. 4, '25-6, m. Margaret
Atwood of Holl. Feb. 7, '49 ; 7. John», b. Aug. 26, '27 ; 8.
Esther, b. Jan. 17, '29-30 ; 9. Timothy, and 10. Zacheus",
twhis, b. Mar. 21, '30-1 ; 11. Silvanus^", b. Feb. 10, '32-3 ;
12. Joseph, m. Betsey Valentine of Hop., and lived at Sugar
Creek, Penn. Wilham the f. lived on the place now of Mr. Jo
seph Ballard, was Selectman 1728, and 1736, and d. Oct. 8.
1771, in his 86th year.
5. WILLIAM, Jun., s. of Wm. (4), m. Hannah Peirce, Aug.
25, 1741, and had, 1. Beulah, m. Samuel Ballard ; 2. Anne, m.
Ephraim Pratt, and hved in F. and N. Y. ; 3. Esther, m. Jona.
Flagg, Jun. and d. in Fram., 1844 ; 4. Ebenezer, d. unm. in
Fram. ; 5 Sarah, m.  Chandler, Esq., in Oxford, and hved
in Woodstock, Con. Wm. the f. was a miller ; his house was de
stroyed by fire 1797 ; he d. Dec. 1802, at an advanced age.
6.. SAMUEL, s. of Wm., (4), m.  Pickering, and had, in Boston, 1.
William, b. June 13, 1741 ; 2. Samuel^ ; 3. Ebenezer, d. unm. in Brook-
field ; 4.  m. Col.  Pope, of N. Bedford. Samuel, the f. d. in
Boston, ab. 1793.
7. SAMUEL, s. of Sam. (6), m. Beulah Ballard, and had in
Boston, 1. Elizabeth, m. Matthew Stone, of Fram. ; 2. Susan,
m. John Dmsdale, and 2d  Gumey; 3 .Sarah, m. Benj.
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174 BALLARD.
Fletcher, of Chelmsford ; 4. Nancy, d. unm. m Hop. Sam. the
f. m. 2d, Rebecca Minzy, and had, 5. Abigail, m.  Phihps,
of Medway ; 6. Rebecca, m. — Jones, of Randolph ; and m Fram.
7. Harriet ; 8. Mary, d. unm. in F., ab. 1832 ; 9. Charlottb,
d. unm. in F. ; 10. William, d. in F. se. ab. 9. Samuel the f
moved to Fram. after 1790, where he d. 1803 ; when his family
removed to Dorchester.
8. WILLIAM, s. of Sam. (6), m. first, Sarah Sears, and
had 1. Betsey, d. 1785 ae. ab. 18; 2. Sarah, d. young;
3. Sarah, d. young;. 4. AVilliam, d. young; 5. a dr. d.
young. The m. d. 1773, se. ab. 30, and Wm. m. 2d, Anne
Marshall, and had, 6. William, b. July 6, 1776, H. CoU. 1799, a
Physician, m. Eliza Moores, and d. in F. 1827, the author of
a historical sketch of the town ; 7. Mehetabel, b. Aug. 26. 1777,
m. Benj. K. Hager, Oct. 6 '96, lives in Baltimore ; 8. Ebenezer
Marshall, b. Nov. 1779, m. Sukey Fisk, Ap. 16, 1804, and d. in
F. Jan. 1823 ; 9. Samuel, h. Aug. 27, 1781, m. Abi Wright, 2d,
wid. Lucy How, 3d, wid. Nancy Ash ; 10, John, b. Feb. 1783, m.
Elizabeth Jones, and 2d, Abigail Torrey ; 11. Joseph, b. Mar. 1784,
m. Hannah Fisk ; Justice of the Peace, hves at Brighton ; 12.
Sally Sears, bap. Dec. 1787, m. John H. Jones of Hop. ; 13.
Mary Cotton, bap. May, 1789, m. Nath'l Munroe ; 14. Eliza,
m. Samuel Curtis of Boston. Wilham the f. d. June 13, 1818,
se. 77 ; Anne his w. d.Mar. 29, 1807, se. 58.
9. JOHN, s. of William (4), m. Hephzibah Hemenway of F.
May 27, 1752 ; and had in Fram. 1.  , d. '53 ; 2. Joshua, b.
Ap. 14, '54, m. in Athol, Anne Raymond, June 15, '75 ; 3.
John, bap. Nov. 20, '57 ; (the foil, on Athol Rec), 4. John, b.
Oct. 13, '59, d. at Fort George, '76 ; 5. Molly, b. Ap. 19, '62,
m.  Gregory, Esq. John the f. was Deacon of the ch. at
Athol. His w. Hephzibah d. at A. June 3, 1811, se. 83.
10. SILVANUS, s. of Wilham (3), m. Judith Boyden, mF.
May 7, 1755. He lived in the Cooledge house. His chil. were
1. Timothy, b. Mar. 31, 1756, m. Keziah Bullard, Dec. 30, '78;
Keziah m. 2d.  Legg, of Upton ; 2. SilvAnus, b. Aug. 10,
'58 ; 3. Mary, b. Aug. 31, '61 ; 4. Judith, b. May 20, '03 ; 5. '
Benjamin, b. Ap. 29, '65 ; 6. Rebeckah, bap. Oct. 4, '72, m.
Ezekiel Kendall. Silvanus the f. d. in Fram.
11. ZACCHEUS s. of Wilham (4), m. Elizabeth Cloyes, and

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lived near Shepard's Paper Mill. His chil. were 1. Elizabeth G.
b. May 20, 1759 ; 2. William, b. Oct. 2G, '61, m.  Haven,
and d. in F. 1791, f. of William, Nancy, &c ; 3. Sarah, b. Jan.
5, '64 ; 4. Mary, b. Aug. 8, '65 ; 5. Mehetabel, b. May 31,
'67 ; 6. Martha, b. Ap. 16, '69 ; all in Fram. The foil, in Ox
ford; 7. Lydia, 1774 ; 8. Alice, '79. Zaccheus d. prob. in
Fram. 12. ANNE, was b. in Fram. Oct. 30, 1779. Ebenezer, was
a hatter m Fram. 1764.
BANCROFT, NATHANIEL and w. Mehetabel, of F., had
Nathaniel, b. Oct. 15, 1748.
BANISTER, Maj. BARZILLAI, s. of Joseph and Mary of
Brookfield, b. Feb. 4, 1750, m. Deborah Cushman, from Conn. ;
and had in Goshen, Mass., 1. Irene; 2. Dolly; 3. twins, d.
yoimg ; 5. Tryphena, m. in Fram. Amos Parmenter, Ap. 8,
1798 ; 6. Sophia ; 7. Deborah ; 8. Abigail ; 9. Lucy. Deb
orah w. of Barz. d. in F. Aug. '97. B. m. in Fram. a 2d w.
Nancy Fairbanks, Ap. 23, '98. Maj. B. came to Fram. ab.
1792 ; lived on the farm of Mr. Aaron Bullard, and afterwards
kept a store.
2. JOSEPH, s. of Nathan of Boylston, and neph. of Maj. B.
(1), m. Elizabeth, dr. of Dr. Elijah Stone, ofFram., leftF. with
Zedekiah Sanger for the Mohawk, Jan. 13, '94. His wid. and a
dr. Eveline returned to F. after Jo.'s death, and her dr. Eve
line d. in F. Aug. 11, 1830, se. 29. Ehzabeth, w. of Joseph, d.
m F. Feb. 3, 1833, se 67.
Note. — Christopher, of Marlb., 1657, d. ab. 1679. He m. Jane Good
now, dr. of Thos., and had Mary, b. 1672 ; Joseph, '75 ; Thomas, '77. Lt.
John, whu m. Ruth Eager, 1695, d. July 19, 17.30, se. 59. Lt. John had
John, b. 1696, d. 1779; Ruth, b. '99; Mary, 1700; Ruth, '02; Jane, '05;
Huldah, '07 ; Martha, 10 ; Sarah, '13.
BARNARD, BENJAMIN, ofFram., conveyed land to ,Abrar
ham Nurse, 1768. SARxiH of Fram. m. Joshua Gardner, of
Sherb., Mar. 16, 1746.
Note. — Benjamin was prob. s. of Benj. and Sarah, of Wat., b. 1694, aud
in 1705 had for guardian, his uncle, Paul Wentworth, of Rowley. He m.
(then of Hop.) ill Wat., 1726, Mary Wellington. Mary was adm. to Hop.
Ch., and dr. Sarah bap. 1728. Robert, (and w. Reb.), of Marlb., 1724,
m. 2d w. Elizabeth Bayley, '29. Benjamin and w. Lucy, of Marlb, 1738.
James, of Sud., divided the Bruswieke, or Horsecraft farm, with f. in
law, Sam. Jenison, of Wat., 1699. John, of Wat., d. 1646.
BARRET, JONATHAN and w. Mehetabel, of Fram., had
1. Benjamin, b. Oct. 25., 1726 ; 2. Nathan, b. June 18, '31,

176 BARRET. — BEARD.
d. May 20, '57 ; 3. Sarah, b. Nov. 6, '33, d. Nov. 2, 1815,
unm ; 4. Joseph, and 5. Amos, b. Sep. 10, '36 ; 6. James, b.
Jan. 14, '38-9; 7. prob. Abigail, m. Moses Hayden of Sud,
Ap. 1. '63. Jona. the f. lived beyond Mr. Eph. Hager's.
2. JOSEPH, s. of Jona. (1), cov'd and was bap. in F. Jan,
7, 1759, and his dr. Hannah was bap. Ap. 21, '59. Joseph
and w. Abigail of Sud. (prob. the same), had Nathan, b. 1759;
Joseph, b. '61. Joseph the f. was in the Rev. service, 1777,
then prob. ofFram.
3. Hephzibah (prob. dr. of Tho. and Eliz. of Marlb., b. 1708),
m. iii"F. Eleazer How, Jan. 26, '31-32.
Note. — The origin of Jonathan is unknown, unless he w?is the Jona. s.
of Jona. and Abigail, of Reading, b. 1705. James, of Maiden, (.«. of
James, the f. as. 36, 1653) had John, 1675 ; and Jonathan, h. '78. A James
was of Sud., 1683. Jdhn, prob. s. of Humphrey, of Concord, m Mary
Pond, ill Sud., Sep. 1656, and d. in Marlb., July, 1711, leaving a s. John,
who m. Deborah How, 1688. Thomas and w. Lydia, from Cainh., were
in Marlb., 1670. James and w. Tiibitha, of Sherb., had a dr. Sarah, 1736.
Rev. Samdel, of Hop., d. 1772, se. 72. Georse and w. Mary, were of
Hop., and had Man,ng, 1731 ; Gtorge, '33 ; James, '35; Thornton, bap. '40.
BARTON, SAMUEL, of Fram. and w. Hannah, had 1. Sam
uel, b. Oct. 8, 1691, m. Elizabeth Bellows of Marlb., May 23,
1715 ; 2. Mercy, b. May 22, '94, m.  Town ; 3. Joshua, b.
Dec. 24, '97 ; 4. Elisha, b. Ap. 22, 1701 ; 5. Caleb, b. Feb.
9, '04-5, m. 1st, Mary  , who d. '47, m. 2d, Susanna March,
'48, (Oxf. Rec), and had Abraham, '50, and Jacob, '52 ; G. Jed-
idiah, b. Sep. 18, '07, m. Lydia — , and f. at Oxf. oi Abraham, b.
'32 ; Tsaac, '40 ; 7. Mehetabel, b. Aug. 22, '10, m. Sam,
Dunkin;, and d. in Wore. '42, se. 32 ; 8. Edmund, b. Aug. 5,
'14. Samuel, the f. lived beyond Mr. Wm. Temple's, was dism.
to the ch. in Oxford, Jan. 15, '21. His will was proved, Sep,
23, '32.
Note. Matthew and w. Sarah, of Salem, had Matthew, 1682. James,
of Boston, ropemaker, 1690. James, prob. of Newton, 1697. Timotht,
of Southb., m. Hepsibuh Stow, Oct., 175"j.
BATT. A family of this name is reputed to have lived, an
ciently, where is a cellar hole, N. side of the Southb. road, E. of
Mr. Dan. Hemenway's.
Note.— William, of Sud., who m. Mehetable Warren, W.it., 1735, had
dr. Beulah, b. 17.39. Sarah, of Southb., m. John Pannel, 1737. John m.
Mary Farwell, at Chelmsford, 1665.
BEARD, JAMES, cov. in Fram., Sep. 30, 1722. Mary,
bap. Sep. 20, 1724.

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BEHONY, PETER, w. and children " warned out of Fram."
1732 ; hving in Fram. 1747.
BELCHER, ANDREW, of Sud., ni. Elizabeth Danforth, dr. of
Nicholas, Oct. 1, 1639, and had, in Sud., 1. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 27, 1640 ; 2.
Jemima, b. April 5, '42 ; 3. BIartha, born July 26, '44. lii 1645, And.
the f sold his house, land, and rights, in Sud., to John Goodnow, and
had at Camb., 4. Anna, b.  ; 5. Andrew, b. Jan. 1, '47.
2. 1673, Tho. Danforth cohveyed"to bis loving kinsman," Andrew, Jr.,
(s. of preceding), 150 ac.of land, (in Fram.), bounded S. by John Stone, N.
by the path to "Marlb., (the most S'ly path), E. and W. by land of Thos.
Danforth. According to Fanner, Andrew, Jr., was father of Gov. Jona
than Belcher. In 1682, Andrew of Camb. was entitled mariner.*
3. JONATHAN,! m. Hannah Seaver, was of F., tailor, 1732 ;
and had 1. Jonathan ; 2. Daniel, b. June 14, 1736 (Sud.
Rec.) ; 3. Hannah, b. Mar. 10, '43, d. young ; 4. Andrew,
b. June 16, '48, d. young ; 5. Joseph, bap. July, '55 ; 6. Ezra,
m. Susanna Dadmun, Mar. 18, '94, and d. 1826, se. 75 ; 7 Shu-
BAEL, d. young. Jona. the f. hved in Fram., on the N. path to
Marlb. ; his descendants Hve on the S. He d. 1787, se. over 80,
Hannah his w. d. 1796, se. 84.
4. JONATHAN, s. of Jona. (3), m. Sarah Hartshorn, of
Walpole. His chil. were 1. Jacob; 2. John; 3. Molly; 4.
Hannah, m. Ephraim Pratt, June, 1788. Jona. the f. m. a 2d
wife, and moved to E. Hartford.
5. DANIEL, s. of Jona. (3), m. Hannah Which, and had 1.
Daniel ; 2. Jason, m. Anne Wmch, Nov. 9, 1800 ; 3. Betsey,
d. young. Daniel the f. d. Nov., 1787; and his wid. m. Benj.
Dudley. 6. JOSEPH, s. of Jona. (3), m. Hannah Kendall, May,
1782. Theu- chil. were 1. Mary, b. Feb. 6, '83, m. Stephen
Lord, Vt. ; 2. Martha, b. Dec. 26, '86 ; 3. Joseph, b. June 21,
'88, d. 1828 ; 4. Hannah, b. Mar. 28, '91 ; 5. Thomas, b. Sep.
3, '93, d. 1821 ; 6. Curtis, b. June 1, '96, d. 1814 ; 7. Eliza
beth, b. Ap. 11, 1800. Joseph the f. d. 1833, se. 78! His
wid. was hving 1845.
7. JACOB, s. of Jona. Jun. (4), m. Anne Rice, Mar., 1782.
Their chil. were 1. Rebeckah ; 2. John, d. unm. in Brighton,

* Jonathan of Boston, and w. Ma- of Charlestown, deceased, whose wid.
ry, had v^jidrew, b. Nov. 7. 17(16; Sa- Ruth, ra. — Harris; viz. of Jona-
rah, April 22, '08; William, Api'i] 12, thak, es. 15; Joseph, ae. 13; Mary,
'12; Thomas, May 14, '13. eb. 9; Ruth, le. 5; Daniel, te. 3;
t March 12, 1721-2, guardianship Richard, oldest son, had administra-
was ordered of the chil. of Richard, tion. (Mid. Prob.)

178 BELCHER. — BELKNAP.
1838, se. 54 ; 3. Sarah ; 4. William, d. unm. 1824, ae. 31.
Anne the m. d. 1838, se. 78.
8. JOHN, s. of Jona. Jun. (4), m. Hannah Williams, (Rec. ;
the family give her name Sarah), June, 1787. Their children
were Benjamin ; Jonathan ; John ; Charles ; Nancy, m. Eu-
fus Walkup ; Sarah ; Almira.
BELKNAP. Of the original representatives of this family, ABRA
HAM was of Lynn, 16.37, d. in Salem, 1643, (Farmer), f. of Arraham and
Jeremiah (Lewis). JOSEPH was of Salem, 1644 (S. Rec.)
2. SAMUEL and w. Sarah, had at Salem, L Mary, b. 1658 ; 2. Abraham,
b. June 4, '60 ; 3. Samuel, b. May 1, '62; and at Haverhill, 4. Joseph, b.
March 25, '72, d. '72 ; 5. Patience, b. Sep. 17, '75. Sai-ah, w. of Samuel"
d. at Hav., April 18, '89.
3. ABRAHAM, s. of Samuel (2), m. at Hav. Elizabetli
Ayer, 1691. Their children recorded at Hav. were, 1. Mart
b. Oct. 21, '91, m. Benj. Nurse, ofFram., (2d w.), June, 1737 ;
2. Hannah, b. Jan. 13, '94-5 ; at Reading, 3. Samuel, b.
Nov. 19, '93, d. Jan. 30, '94-5 ; 4. Abraham, b. July 28, '95 ;
at Fram., 5. Samuel, b. June 19, '97, d. June 2, 1716; 6.
Elizabeth, b. Jan. 21, 1700-1, m. Robert Campbell; 7. Jere
miah, b. June 8, 1704 ; 8. Nathaniel, b. Sep. 22, '06 ; 9,
Jedidiah, b. Nov. 4, '09 ; 10. Thankful, b. Aug. 15, '14, m.
Wilham Rogers ; 11. Experience, b. and d. June 7, '17. Abr.
the f. hved where is a cellar hole, on the farm of Luther B. Esq.
He d. ab. 1728 ; and in his wiU gave £10 for the poor of the
town. His w. Elisabeth d. ab. 1730.
4. ABRAHAM, Jun., s. of Ab. (3), a tailor, m. Abigail Big
elow, Mar. 8, 1727. Theh- chH. were, 1. Samuel, b. Mar. 17,
'28; '2. Abigail, b. Sep. 25, '29. Abraham (probably the
same) m. Mary Brown, Feb. 26, 1740-1, and had by her,
Charles, b. Feb. 26, '41-2 ; Mary, bap. May 6, 1751 ; Isaac,
bap. Ap. 29, '53. Ab. the f. of Natick, d. ab. 1754. (Mid.
Prob.) 5. JEDIDIAH, s. of Ab. (3), m. Deborah Streeter,by whom
he had 1. Deborah, b. July 31, 1732, m. Jacob BaU Jan. 9, '49 ;
2. Ebenezer, m. Silence Winch ; 3. Mary, b. Jan. 16, '34, m.
Richard Tozer, of Southb., Feb. 14, '53 ; 4. Hezekiah, m. in
Wore, and d. Wethersfield, Vt. ; 5. Jedidiah, b. Aug. 29, '37,
d. unm. ; 6. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 8, '39, m. Benj. Allen, Holden;
7. Stephen, bap. Oct. 4, '47, m. Ruth Eaton, hved at Roxb.
a tailor, lame, and with w. returned to Fram., ab. 1786 ; 8. Jo-

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SEPH, bap. May 21, '50, m. Ohve Glazier, d. Wethersfield, Vt.
Jedidiah the f. was lame, as were some of his posterity.
6. NATHANIEL, s. of Abr. (3), m. Sarah  , and had 1.
Esther, b. Aug 23, 1734, d. June 8, '41 ; 2. Benjamin, b. Mar.
27, '38, d. June 1, '41 ; 3. Abraham ; 4. Nathaniel, b. May
20, '40, d. May 20, '41 ; 5. David, b. May 13, '42 ; 6. Sarah,
b. Jan. 28, '43, m.  Brigham, Westb. ; 7. Esther, b. Aug.
10, '46 ; 8. Nathaniel, b. Sept. 22, '48, Hved in Dublin ;
9. Hannah, b. Dec. 17, '50, m. David Chambers '81, lived at
Bolton ; 10. Mitty, b. June 16, '57. Nathaniel the f. had dec.
before '62, His wid. m. again and more than once.
7. JEREMIAH, s. of Abr. (3),m. Mary Pratt, Aug. 10, '32,
who d. — , and he m. Hannah, wid. of Rich. Rice, Nov. 30, '38,
by whom he had, 1. Jeremiah, b. Sepb. 19, '39 ; 2. Martha, b.
June 23, '45, d. young ; 3. Elias, b. Apr. 26, '49, d. young.
Capt. Jeremiah was Selectman 3 years, and d. Dec. 7, '74. Han
nah, his w. d. Sept. 21, '74, se. 60 y. 2 m. 23 ds.
8. JEREMIAH, Jun., s. of Jere. (7), m. Hephzibah Stone,
and had, 1. Mary, b. Oct. 9, 1761, m. John Jones, d. '98 ; 2.
Martha, b. Aug. 2, '63, m. Jotham Haven, d. May 5, 1838 ; 3.
Jesse, b. June 6, '65 ; 4. Hephzibah, b. Jan. 24, '67, m. Jos.
How of Sud., d. Oct. 1842; 5. Luther, b. May 7, '69, m. 1.
Susannah Gates, Dec. '93, who d. July 27, '97 ; m. 2. Zibah
Brown, of Sud., Mar. '99. (Luther, Esq. has been 22 years a
Selectman, 17 y. T. Clerk, 4 y. a Representative, and held a
Justice's commission) ; 6. Daniel, b. Feb. 9, '71, m. Mary Par
ker, of Carhsle ; 7. Enoch, b. July 7, '73, m. Ruth Luke, Oct.
29, '97 ; 8. Ruthy, (and a twin who d. young), b. Feb. 12, '79,
m. Sam. Case ; 9. Sally, b. Oct. 15, '81, m. Nath. Prentiss, of
Holl. Apr. 12, 1801. Capt. Jerem. hved on the place now of
his s. Luther, Esq., was a Selectman 2 years, d. May 26, '16, se.
76. His wid. d. Sept. 24, '20, se. 79.
9. ABRAHAM, s. of Nathaniel (6), m. Ursula Messenger, of
Wrenth., by whom he had, 1. Anne, b. Aug. 22, 1764, m. Jona.
Rice, Apr. '82 ; 2. Levinah, b. Sept. 2, '67, d. unm: ; 3. Nelly,
bap. Oct. 15, '70, m. Abel Rice ; 4. Joshua, b. Aug. 27, '75, d.
unm.; 5. Elisha, b. Sept. 1, '81, m. Miliscent Frost, Dec. 16,
1804. Mr. Abraham d. June 12, 1805, se. 67. Ursula, his wid.
d. ab. 1807, se. 72.

180 BELKNAP. — bennet.
10. JESSE, s. of Jere. (8), m. Sybil Sawtel, July, 1788, and
had, 1. Jesse, b. Dec. 19, '88 ; 2. Joseph, b. May 30, '90 ; 3.
Persis Stone, b. Jan. 25, '92 ; 4. Francis, bap. May, '95 ; 5.
Harry, bap. Jan, '97. Jesse, the f. d. May 31, 1834.
Note.— Jeremiah in. Martha Rug, 1727. (Lane. Rec.) John m. Ruth
Farr, 1736. (Southb. Rec.)
BELLOWS, THOMAS, of Marlb. m. Martha Maveric of
Fram., May 29, 1716 ; cov. in F. Sept. 15, '17 ; had m Marlb.
1. Elias, b. May 12,'17, bap. in Fram. Sept. 5 ; 2. MARaARBT,b.
Oct. 16, '18, bap. in F. April, '19, and prob. d. hi Fram. 1788;
3. Esther, b. Jan. 25, '20-1, bap. hi Fram. April, '21 ; 4. Ly-.
DIA, b. Southb. April 30, '22 ; 5. Zeruiah, b. Marlb. Jan. 15,
'22-3, bap. m Fram. July, '24 ; 7. Martha, b. Marlb. Dec. 26,
'24; 8. Keziah, b. Hop. March 15, '27, m. m Fram. Moses
Parker, April 3, '47 ; 9. Thomas, b. Southb. Feb. 28, '31-2 ;
10. Abigail, b. do. March 6, '34; 11. Maveric, b. Hop. '35;
12. James, b. do. '36.
Note. — John, sen., of Marlb., (Farmer says from Concord), m. Mary
Woods, and had Isaac, 1663, d. ab. 1746; John, '66; Thomas, '68; Eliezw,
'71 ; Daniel, '73 ; Nathaniel, '76. (at Concord); and Samuel, who d. 1680.
John, sen., d. 1683. His s. Eliezur was f. by w. Esther, of Thomas, b.
Sept. 30, 1693. The posterity of John have been numerous in Marlb. and
Southb. BEMIS, ELISHA, m. Anna Newton, of Southb., had 1. Eli
jah, b. June 25, 1778, m. Sally Woolson, Oct. 9, 1805 ; 2. Jo
seph. E. the f. d. m Southb., 1817, se. 64.
2. JOSIAH, br. of Ehsha (1), m. m Fram. Patty Matthews,
April, 1791.
3. SALLY, of Fram. m. Richard Haven, of Lancaster, Nov.
26, 1792.
Note. — Phinehas was drafted in Fram., 1778. He was prob. the Phin,
of Southb., who by w. Lydia, had Lydia, h. Mar. 18, '72. Joseph and.w.
Sarah, were of Wat., 1647. Samuel and w. Sarah, of Sud., 1717.
BENNET, JOSEPH, came from Concord to Fram., m. Mary
Swift, and had 1. Joseph, b. Jan. 12, 1775, d. April 25, '!
2. Polly, b. Feb. 19, '78, m. Abner Wheeler, Dec. 23, '98, d,
April 12, 1836 ; 3. Elaphal, b. Nov. 20, '79, m. Perkins Boyn-
ton, Nov. 1802 ; 4. Betsey, b. Jan. 26, '82; 5. Sally, b. Aug,
9, '83, m. Isaac Warren; 6. Rebeckah, b. Dec. 25, '85, m.
Benj. Wheeler ; 7. Nathaniel Swiet, b. Jan. 11, '88, m. H
nah B. Wheeler ; 8. Lucy, b. Dec. 31, '89, d. unm. Sept. 17

bennet. — bent. 181
1835 ; &. Ebenezer, bap. Oct. '91, d. '92, of convulsions, caused
by a hen flying against a window ; 10. Pamela, b. April 5, '93,
in. Jbhn Ballard, 2d, of Fram., and no**- of Athens, 0. ; 11. Jo
seph, b. May 13, '98, (H. C. 1818), m. Mary Lamson, Pastor
at Woburn. Joseph, the f. was sutler in the continental army.
He d. Feb. 12, 1816, se. 64 ; his wid. Mary, d. Ap. 9, '38, ee. 86.
Note. — Josiah and w. Phebe, of Sudb., had Hannah, b. 1733 ; Keziah, '35.
BENSON, NERO, (servant of Mr. Swift), m. Dido Dingo,
May 26, 1731, and had 1. William, b. 1732 ; 2. Esther; and
perhaps others. Nero was trumpeter in Capt. Clark's compa
ny, 1726, and a legacy to Ebenezer Robie, 1743.
2. WILLIAM, s. of Nero (1), m. Sarah Perry of Sud. (a
•white woman), by whom he had 1. Katy, b. April 8, 1763, m;
Salem Middlesex, ahas Peter Salem, Sept. '83 ; 2. Abel, b.
1766, m. Rhoda Jahah, dr. of Caesar J. of Nat., Sept. '84, and
d. a revolutionary pensioner, 1846 ; 3. Polly, b. '73, m. 
Jonas, in Boston ; 4. Sally, b. '82, d. ae. 18 ; 5. William, d.
young. William was at one time owned by Joseph Collins, of
Southb. (Fram. Rec). He d. 1790, ae. 62.
BENT, JOHN* came from Penton, Eng., 1638 ; ree'd. a division of
* The mother of John was Agnes. the child d. " shortly after in the
She had a dr. Agnes, who m. 1st, ship." Near tlie Bank of Newfound-
— Barnes, by whom she haiRichard, land, Agnes, the mother, "fell sick,"
and Elizabeth, who probably m. Tho. and continued so. "About the time
Plimton. After the death of her the ship came to anchor in Boston
1st husband, Agnea, Jr. m. in Eng., harbour," she died, and her son-in-
Thomaa Blanchard. in 1639, (her law "procured to carry her to shore,
son John having embarked "within to be buried." Thomas Blanchard
Ifess than a year " previously), Agnes was of Braintree, 1646, and of " Mys-
tbe mother, then aged and infirm, her tic side, Charlestown," 1651. Eliza-
df. Agnes and husband, and infant beth Plimton was, in 1652, wife of
child, with her two children by her John Rutter, (J. R. then as. 37).
former husband, embarked in the Richard Barnes had, in 1649, for
"Jonathan," for N. Eng. Agnes the guardian, John Grout. Richard, Sen!
mother, wbo, before the emigration d. at Marlb. Jan. 22, 1707-8, having
of her son, lived with him at Penton, by w. Deborah (Dix), Delorah, Sarah,
had been placed probably at Ando- b. 1669, Edward, Richard, b. '73, and
ver; from whence she "came up to Migail, b. '83, m. Peter Bent The
London in a wagon, with the carriers, above information was derived in
and was with Tho. Blanchard's fam- part from the files of the Mid. Co.
ily about a, month, in London, and Court, where an action was had by
there was a gathering among the Richard Barnes against his father-in-
Christians at (Rugla ?) to help them law, to recover a legacy from his
over." Fifteen days out, Agnes, the mother. The same files contain a
daughter, died, making a nuncupa- receipt, dated April 12, 1639, for £50^
tive will, (afterwards allowed), and the amount of 9 full and 2 half pas-
" a gathering was made in the ship sages, at £5 each, for passage of
to help put her child to nurse." But Peter Nbyea and family; viz. Mr'.
16

182 BENT.
meadow in Sud., 1639, and was selectman, and on the com. to assign
timber, 1641. He was one of Maj. Simon Willard's troopers, at Ded
ham, Nov. 11, 1654, and a Prop, of Marlb., 1656. By his w. Martha, he
had L Peter, who lived, 1659, at Lanham, m. Elizabeth  , and had
Peter, b. Oct. 15, 1653 ; Elizabeth, b. '58 ; Patience ; Agnes, b. 61, m. Solo.
Johnson, '84 ; MaHha ; John, b. '63 ; HopestUl, b. '72, m. Eliz. Brown,.
1701 ; and Zaccheus, d. '90. (Peter and w. Eliz., of Camb., had John, b. 1676):
Peter, the f of Marlb., d. prob. in Eng., about 1678 ; 2. John, b. 1635; 3.
Joseph, b. May 16, 1641, m. Elizabeth  , and had Elizabeth, b. 1673 ; and
Joseph, '75. The f was accidentally killed by a pistol shot from Peter, 1675.
(Mid. Co. Rec.) ; 4. Agnes, m. Edward Rice ; 5. Martha, m. Samuel Howe,
1663, and d. 1680. John, the f. d. in Sud. Sep. 27, 1672. His wid. Mar- '
tha, d. May 15, 1679.
2. JOHN, Jr., s. of John (1), m. 1st, Hannah Stone, July 1,
1658, and had, 1. Hannah, b. May, 6, 1661, m. John Adams ;.
2. JoHN^ b. Nov. 29, '89 ; 3. David*. John the f. m. a 2d w.,
Martha, dr. of Matth. Rice. He was one of the earhest settlers m
Fram. ; bought, in 1662, of Henry Rice, land W. side of Cochit.
Brook, and in 1683, of Gookin and How, 60 ac. near his ownland,
all in Fram. He prob. Uved where is now a cellar hole, S.E. of
Mr. Gibbs' house. John the f. was buried ui Fram., Sep. 15,
1717, ae 82.
3. JOHN, s. of John, Jr. (2), m. Hannah Rice, Nov. 15, 1711.
His chil. were, 1. Matthias*, b. July 2, 1712 ; 2. Hannah, b.
July 10, '14, m. 1st, Richard Rice, 1734, 2d, Jerem. Belknap,
'38 ; 3. Martha, b. Mar. 7, 1719-0, m. Sam. Brewer, Mar. 10,
'40, lived at Paxton ; 4. JoHN«, b. May 4, '30. John the V%
will was dated 1754. He d. in Fram.
4. DAVID, s. of John, Jun. (2), m. Mary Drury, Jan, 1,
1712-3 ; and had, 1. John^ b. Oct. 22, '13 ; 2. David, b. Mar.
22, '16-7, d. Aug. 17, '26 ; 3. Mary, b. Aug. 5, '18, m. David
Goodnow, of Sud., '41 ; 4. Lydia, b. Ap. 6, '21, m. Wilham
Beal, of Natick, '39 ; 5. Sarah, b. Jan. 12, '26-7, m. Bezaleel
Rice, Mar. 13, '51 ; 6. David, (posthumous), b. Mar. 30, '30,
m. 1st, Lucy Moore, '51, 2d, Martha Browning, and had chil. in
Rutland, where he d. Feb. 15, '98, £b 67. David the f. hved on
the now Gibbs farm, and d. Feb. 15, 1729-0.
Noyes, John Waterman, Nicholas, Frances, w. of Goodman Cooke, of
Dorothy and Abigail Noyes, William Charlestown, ae. 44 ; Mark Hums, of
Stret, Peter Noyes, Anis Bent, Eliz. Boston, as. 33; Anthony Somerby,
Plimton, Rich'd Barnes, Agnes Blan- of Newbury, and Nicholas Noyes,
chard. The following persons came also of Newbury, 1653. Peter Noyes
in the same ship, (the Jonathan), appears to have lived in the neigh-
their age estimated in 1652 : Thomas borhood of John Bent, in England.
Goufd, SB. 45; Sam. Hide, se. 42;

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5. JOHN, s. of David (4), m. Ehzabeth Reed, of Sud., 1737,
and rem. his father's house to where Mr. Gibbs hves. His chil.
were, 1. Samuel, b. Feb. 23, 1737-8, d. May 29, '42 ; 2. Bet
ty, b. Nov. 3, '41, d. June 20, '42 ; 3. Betty, b. May 1, '43 ;
4. Lucy, b. Jan. 26, '45 ; 5. Samuel, b. July 19, '49. John the
f. d. ab. 1750. (Prob. Rec). His wid. Betty, adm. to the ch.
May, '51, m. Joshua Harrington, Oct. 3, '51.
6. JOHN, s. of John (3), m. Molly Stacy, Oct. 23, 1751 ; and
with w. adm. to the ch., June 6, '52. Their chil. were, 1. Lydia,
bap. Mar. 2, 1746 ; 2. John^o, b. July 16, '52 ; 3. Josiah, and
4. Mary, twins, b. Oct. 29, '55 ; Josiah m. Mary Abbe, of Hop.
and had chil. in Petersham ; Mary m. John Trowbridge, Ap. 23,
'76 ; 5. Martha, b. Ap. 14, '58. John the f. was buried, Sep.
16, 1818.
7. ELIJAH, s. of HopestiU of Sud., and g. son of Peter, and
g. g. son of John, (1), m. Susannah — . His chil. were, Elijah,
b. m Fram., Oct. 7, '39 ; and in Sud., Dorcas, '42 ; Silas, '44,
Hved m Rutland ; Susanna, '48 ; Joel, '50 ; Stephen, '52 ; Ru-
Fus, '55 ; Abigail, '57 ; Nathan, '60.
8. MATTHIAS, s. of John, (3), m. AbigaU Stone, Feb. 26,
1746, and had, 1. Anne, b. Oct. 14, '47, m. John Eames ; 2.
Matthias*, b. Sept. 15, '52. Matthias the f., who was Select
man 13 years, d. 1799 ; and his wid., Abigail, d. Nov., 1814, ae.
90 ; " neither for 50 years required the attendance of a phy
sician." 9. MATTHIAS, s. of Matthias, (8), m. Mrs. Mary Coohdge,
dr. of Nath. Bridge, of Waltham ; and had, 1. Polly, bap. Aug.
1781, d. young; 2. Nabby, b. Sep. 10, '82, d. Sep. 28, 1841,
author of " The Happy Merchant," and other Tales, pub. by the
Mass. S.S. Union; 3. Nancy, b. July 8, '84 ; 4. Martin, bap.
Oct. '86 ; 5. Matthias, bap. Aug. '88. Mrs. Mary the m. d.
Dec. 26, '90, ae 35. The f. m. 2d, Isabella Babcock, Jan. 21,
'96, by whom he had several chil. Matthias was Deac. of the ch.,
and d. Feb. 4, 1826, as 73. Mrs. Isabella d. Jan. 3, 1817, ae 51.
10. JOHN, Jr., s. of John, (6), m. Sarah Stone, (g.g. dr. of
Rev. Mr. Swift), and had, 1. Patty, b. July 31, 1782, m. Isaac
Dench ; 2. Sally, b. Mar. 10, '84, m. John Hemenway ; 3. John,
b. Ap. 27, '87, entered the U. S. service, d. unm. The wid. Sar
rah d. Sep. 1843, ae 83.

184 BENT. — bigelow.
11. THOMAS, s. of Thomas, of Sud., g. son of HopestHl, who
was g. son of John, (1), b. July '4, 1738, m. Submit Parker, and
was adm. from Sud. ch., June 19, 1768. His chil. b. m Fram.
were, 1. Alvan, b. June 3, '69, m. Olive Rice ; 2. Polly, b. Ap.
6, '71 ; 3. Betsey, bap. July 18, '79. Tho. the f. lived on the
Coolidge farm.
Note. — Wid. Luct was adm. to the ch. in F. July, 1782. Lucy, relict of
Peter, (prob. s. of Hope&till, Jr., of Sud., and b. 1741), d. in P., Jan. 27, 1783,
8e. 40. HopESTiLL, of Sud. s. of Peter, and g. s. of John, (1), was f. of Peter,
b. 1703, m. Mary Parris, '27 ; Thomas, b. '06, m. Mary Stone, '33 ; Hope-
still, b. '08, m. Beulah Rice, '33; Elijah, b. '13 (7); and Micah, b. '16, m.
Grace Rice, '37; all of whom had chil. in Sud. Peter, of Marlb., m.
Abig. Barnes, 1705, and d. Mar., 1717, f. oi' Peter, John, and Jabez. John,
Ebenezer, Joseph, and Rachel, were of Milton, from 1721 to '37.
BERRY, JOSEPH, m. Thankful Shears, Jan. 27,1719-0;
and had, 1. Alice, bap. June 18, '21 ; 2. Abijah, bap. July 14,
'23, prob. d. young ; 3. Shears, b. Dec. 25, '25, m. Esther Wood
ward, '50, lived m Oakham ; 4. Thomas, b. Mar. 16, '26-7.
The f. m. 2d, Hephzibah Benjamin, and had, 5. Benjamin, b,
Ap. 14, '33 ; 6. Thankful, b. Oct. 14, '35, m. (Gen.) John
Nixon, Feb. 7, '54 ; 7. Mary, b. May 29, '37, m. Amos Parmen
ter ; 8. Abijah, b. Dec 5, '38, d. unm., Marlb., ab. 1810 ; 9. Ly
dia, b. Ap. 5, '39, m. Joel Newton, Southb., '62. Jos. the f.
owned the farm now of Ezek. Howe, and sold to the f. of Mr,
Howe. The wid. Hephzibah's bond of Adm'n. on her hush, is
dated Nov. 7, '57.
2. BENJAMIN, s. of Jos. (1), m. Anna Knight, Sud., Feb,
1, 1760 ; and had in Sud., Rebeci{AH, b. May 11, '61, m. Abel
Parmenter, d. 1835 ; and Anna, b. Ap. 3, '72, living unm.,
(1842), in Sud. Benj. the f. hved some time in Fram., near
Mr. Ezek. Howe, with whom he went to the Concord Fight. He
lost an arm in the Rev. Service, and d. in Oakham, Mar. 1800.
His wid. d. 1817, ae 75.
Note. — Anna, m. in Southb., Thos. Wetherbee, 1757. In Stow, Johk
and w. Thankful, had John, 1720; Alies, '21; Abigaii,, '23. Thomas was
of Sud., 1707.
BIGELOW, JOHN, ihe original N.E. ancestor, whose name is variously
written Bigullah, Biggullough, Bigalow, and Bigelow, and later Biglo, and
Biglow, took the oath of fidelity at Wat., where he lived in 1636, and m.
Mary Warren, Oct. .30, 1642. His chil. were 1. John, b. Oct. 27, '43,
housewright, prob. went to Conn. ; 2. Jonathan, b. Dec. 11, '46, who, by
w. Elizabeth, had Jonathan, b. 1680, m. Elizabeth Bemis, 1702, lived in
Weston, and had Jonathan, b. 1707, lived in Westminster, m. Mary
Snow, of lianc, 1730, and Mindwell Coolidge, of Wat., '34; 3. Dahiei;

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4. Mary, b. Mar. 14, '48-9, m. Michael Flagg, '73; 5. Samuel, b. Oct. 28,
'53 ; 6. Joshua, b. Nov. 5, '55 ; 7. James, m. Eliz. Childs, 1693, who d 07,
and 2d Hannah, or Joanna Erixson, J708, and had Patience, b. 1696, m.
Sam. Wood; Abraliam, '99; J.'s est. set. 1731, (of Weston); 8. Elizabeth,
b. June 18, '57, m. (John) Steines; 9. Sart, b. Sept. 29, '59, m. Isaac
Larned, July 23, '79; 10. Martha, b. Ap. 1, '62, m. (John) Woods; IL
Abigail, b. Feb. 4, '63-4, m. Benj. Harrington, '84; 12. Hannah, b. and
d. '65 ; 13. a s., b. and d. '67. John, the f in. 2d Sarah Bemis, Oct. 2, 1694,
and d. July 14, 1703, ee. 86. He bought, 1649, of Jos. Knight, an estate
adjoining Ids own. His will was proved July 28, 1703. Inventory,
£627 12s. John had a grant at Wat., he to do smith work there.*
2. SAMUEL, s. of John, (1) m. Mary Flagg, of Wat., 1673 ; had in Wat., 1.
John, b. May 9, '75, ni. Jerusha Garfield, '96, was taken captive by Ind.
at Lane, and carried lo Canada, 1705. J. lived in Marlb , and had Jeru
sha, b. '97 ; Thankful, b. '99, m. John How, '24 ; /os(p7t, b. 1703, m. Martha
Brigham, '25, lived in Boylston; /oAn, b. 1704, lived in Holden ; Comfort,
b. '07, m. Jos. Brigham, '28 ; Freedom, '10, m. John Bowker; Anna, b. '12;
Gershom, b. 14, (had in Marlb., Timntheus and Ivory, by w. Mary);
Jotham, b. '17, went to Guilford ; Benjamin, b. '20, m. Levinah Thomas,
'44. lived in Hartford; Sarah, b. '24, m. John Langdon, '45; 2. Mary, b.
1677, m. David Bruce, of Marlb, '99; 3. Samdel, b. 1679, m. Ruih War
ren, 1705, and had in Marlb., Mary, '05; Samuel, '07, (f. of Silas, H. C.'65,
ord. at Paxton, '67) ; Cornelius, b. '10, m. Mary  , d. Brookfield ; Jedidiah,
b. '14, m. Thamezin Hemenway, Fram., '37, lived in Grafton; Ruth, b.
and d. '16 ; the m. d. Ap. 1716, and Sam. m. 2d Mary Gleason, of Sud.,
1716, and had Jason, '18, m. Abig. Will or Witt, '48, d. Brookfield ; Ruth,
b. '19; Amariah, b. 22, m. Lydia Brigham, '47, lived in Boylston ; Martha.,
b. '24. Sam., the f.'s est. sett. 17:54 ; 4. Sarah, b. 1679, m. Josiah How,
of Marlb. ; 5 Thomas, b. Oct. 24, 1683, m. Mary Livermore, '05, and had
in Marlb., Thomas,'06, m. Elizabeth, (and had in Marlb, Thos. and other
chil.); Mary, '07, m.  Goddard ; Grace, '09, m. Jos. Hager ; Uriah, '11,
(killed accidentally when young); Abraham, '13, lived in Weston, (m. 1.
Abigail Bullard, 2. Anna Fiske, and was twelve years a member of the
Gen. Court); Isaac, '15, d. '36; Jacob, '17, (m. Susannah Mead, Dec. 14,
'38, and had in Walth., Mary, '.39; Jacob, Feb, 19, '42-3. (g. stone says
Mar. 2, '43), H. C. '66, ord. at Sud. Nov. 11, '72, d. Sept. 12, 1816, and w.
Elizabeth d. Dec. 13, 1816, se. 71 ; Susannah, '44 ; Thomas '51 ; Samuel,
'54; Abijah, '56; Sarab, '58); Sarah, m. Elisha Livermore, 17ii; Josiah,
b. 1730, m. Mary Harrington, 1749; Lt. Thos, the f d. in Waltham, Oct.
6, 1756, SB. 73 ; his will was proved Nov. 15 ; Mary, his w. d. there 1753,
8B. 70; 6. Marcy, b. Ap. 4, 1686, m. Thos. Garfield; 7. Abigail, b.
1687; 8. Isaac, b. Mar. 1691, (an Isaac m. Mary Bond, 1709); L prob.
lived in Colchester, Conn. ; 8. Deliverance, b. 1695, m John Sternes.
Samuel, the f. d. ab. 17.33, se. 80 ; his w. Mary d. 1720. (In his will
he speaks of sons-in-law, Thomas Read, and Daniel Warren).
3. JOSHUA, s of John (1), m. Elizabeth Flaeg, Oct. 20, 1676, and had in
Wat, 1. Joshua, b. Nov. 25, 77, m. Hannah Fisk, 1701, lived at Weston,
and had Johsua, b. Feb., '01-2, (who lived in Worc.,t and was f of William,
b. 1727, m. Marg. Gates, '53, lived in Athol ; Thaddeus, of Wore.; Asa, of
Brookfield ; Esther ; Anna ; and Hannah, b. 48) ; Hannah, b. 1704 ; Mdhan-
* The family name has by some t The house of Mr. Joshua, of
been derived from Bedloe. The tri- Wore, was destroyed by fire near
syllabic orthography on our earliest Jan. 30, 17.50, and a dr. ee. 16, and a
records, seems to present an objec- son, ae. 18, were burned to death.
tion to this conjecture. 16*

186 BIGELOW.
iel, b. 1706; Lydia, b. '09, m. I.aac Parkhurst, '33 ; Elizabeth,h. '11 ; Man ;
AbigaU ; and John, b. '14, moved to Westford. Joshua, the f d ab. 17^8.
Inventory, £1012; his wife Hannah administered May 20 ; 2. Benjamin,
b Jan 20, 1683-4 ; wounded in the public service, before 1/08, (Col. Keel
and killed by a Ml from a horse, ab. 1709; 3. ELiZABE-rH, b. Aug 3,
1687, m.  -Harrington ; 4. David, b. Ap. 30, 1694, d. in Spain ; 5. Jo-
SEPH, (or Josiah), b. Dec. 29, '95 ; 6. Daniel, who moved to Boggacho?g,
(now Ward), in Wore, ra. Elizabeth Whitney, and had in Woix., DnmeJ,
b. Jan. 4, 1729, m. 1 Marj Bond, '51, (f of Hon. Daniel, (of Peiersbain),
Mary, Hannah, Elijah, Sophia, and Augustus ; the 2 last by a 2d w. wid.
Mary Ballard) ; David, b. Sept. 19, '30, m Sarah Eaton/52, and DebQ.
Hay ward, '64; Elijah, b Mar. 2, '37, scalded se. 3; Col. Timothy, b Aug.
2, '39, m Anna Andrews, (dr. of Samuel and w. Anna, a Rankin of Scot
land,) and was f of Nancy ; Hon Timothy, of Groton, H. C, '86 ; Andrew ;
Rufus ; Lncy ; and Clarissa ; Silence, b Jan. 29, '42, ni. Jona. Gleason, of
Wore ; and JVathaniel, d. se. 2. Daniel, the f went in the expedition to
Canada, 1711 ; 7. Ebenezer, b. Sep. 4, 1698, of Wore, 1722, and by w.
Hannah, f. of Josiah, b. 1722; and Hannah, b. '24; Eben., the f. a car
penter, d. in Cuba ; 8. Gebshom, b. 1701, m. Rachel -, (who d. at
Ward, 1800, Ee. 103), and lived in Sutton; 9. Eliezer, b. 1705, m. Mary
Fisk, '24, and was f of Benjamin, (of Portsmouth); Elisha, bap. July "aS,
m. Sarah Goodridge, '57 ; Mary, b. '30; Jo«ftua,'33, (moved to Genessee);
Jabez, b. '36 ; Ann, '40 ; Esther, '44. Eliezer the f. d. in Westminster,
(whither he removed, June 9, 1742, with his aged father), Feb. 24, '62, b.
56. (His. Weht.) Joshua the f was wounded in King Philip's war, and
rec'd. a grant of land. He d. in Westminster, Feb. 21, 1745, se. 90. His
w. Elizabeth d. in Wat., 1729.*
4. DANIEL, s. of John, (1), settled in Fram., near the E.
margin of the small pond by Mr. Charles Clark's.f He m. Abi
al, d. of Tho. Pratt, Sen., by whom he had, 1. Abigail, b. Oct.
28, 1689, m. Abraham Belknap, Mar. 8, 1727 ; 2. Daniel, b. Nov.
24, '91 ; 3. Abial, b. Jan. 20, '93, m. Jona. Stone, Oct. 11,
'16 ; 4. Susanna, b. Mar. 4, '95-6, m. Stephen Jennings, June
9, '15 ; 5. Ephraim, b. May 12, '98, m. Lydia Johnson, '29, and
had in HoU., Joseph, b. 1730, m. Lydia Brown, '56 ; Abiel, '32;
Lydia, '37 ; Deborah, '42 ; Asaph, '46 ; Eph. the f. d. Oct. 18,
'56 ; his wid. d. Feb. 5, '70, se 60 ; (E. framed the 2d meeting
house ui Fram.) ; 6. Lydia, b. Jan. 2, '02, m. Martin Pratt,
Sep. '31. The wid. Abial had adm'n. on the est. of Daniel, the f.,
1715. 5. DANIEL, s. of Daniel, (4), m. Rebeckah Eames, June 27,
1723, and cov. Mar. '26. Their chU. were, 1. Rebeckah, bap.
May 15, '26, d. July 3, '29 ; 2. Daniel, bap. Oct. 29, '27, d.
* Family tradition adds to the names t The road ran between his house
of Joshua's children, Jonathan, Ja- and the pond.
bez, (a merchant in Bristol, Eng.),
and John, who lived in Colchester.

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Mar. 30, '30 ; 3. Joseph, b. Oct. 28, '29, d. May 18, '30 ; 4.
Daniel, b. July 16, '32 ; 5. Rebeckah, b. May 10, and d. July
26, '34 ; 6. Ann, d. June 29, '38. Reb. the m. d. July 7, '38,
and Dan. the f. m. 2d, Prudence Stone, July 17, '46. The inven
tory of Daniel the f.'s est., was presented, 1752.
6. DANIEL, s. of Daniel, (5), m. Martha Pratt, Mar. 20,
1754, and had, 1. Amos, b. Sep. 15, '55, m. Anne Brown, lived
in N. H. ; 2. Daniel, b. June 14, '58 ; 3. Rebeckah, b. Oct.
14, '60, unm. ; 4. Mitty, b. Dec. 6, '62 ; 6. Martha, b. Aug.
27, '65 ; 6. Thomas, b. Ap. 28, '68 ; 7. ANNA,b. June 26, '71.
Daniel the f. hved near Mr. Charles Clark's, survived his w., and
d. ab. 1793.
7. DANIEL, s. of Daniel (6), m. Ehzabeth Gallot, Mar. 1783 ;
and had, 1. Molly, bap. May, '84 ; 2. Joseph, bap. Oct. '86 ; 3.
Francis, bap. Dec. '88 ; 4. Peter, bap. Apr. '91 ; 5. Betsey,
bap. Nov. '94. Daniel the f. moved into N. H., ab. 1800.
8. ASAPH, s. of Ephraim, g. son of Daniel (4), m. Martha
Gleason ; and had 1. Deborah, b. Feb. 4, 1778, m. Seth Her-
rmg ; 2. Polly, b. June 8, '81 ; 3. Sally, b. '86, m. Simon Bar
ker, d. ab. 1813. Lt. Asaph the f. d. 1823. Martha his w. d.
1830. Lt. A. lived on the place now of Mr. S. Herring.
9. NATHANIEL, b. 1706, s. of Joshua [and w. Hannah],
and g. son of Joshua, (3), m. Hannah Robinson, in Newton, Nov.
22, 1733 ; and had in Weston 1. Hannah, b. 1734 ; 2. Elizabeth,
b. '36 ; 3. Lois, b. '41, d. young; 4. Lois, b. '46, m. m Fram.,
Levi Metcalf, and d. in Fram. 1832, se. 86 ; 5. Nathaniel, bap.
1750. Nath. the f. moved with his family to Fram., was Ty-
tMng-man here, 1767, and adm. to the ch., by letter from Weston,
Sep. 10, '69. He lived near Mr. Abner Haven's ; m. 2d. Mary,
wid. of Nath. Stacy, and d. in F.
10. NATHANIEL, s. of Nath. (9), m. Susannah Jennings;
and had 1. Anne, m. John Rice, Leom. ; 2. Hannah, m. Eph.
Colburn, hved in N. Y. ; 3. Lydia, m.  Tucker, of Shrewsb. ;
4. Nathan, d. unm. in Whitestown, N. Y. ; Susannah the m. d.
Feb. 23, 1773 ; and Nath. m. 2d. Anne Rider, Oct. '82, and had
5. John, m. Betsey FoUansbee, Leom. ; 6. Isaac, m. Nancy Jos-
selyn, and 2d., Mrs.  Champney, of N. Ipsw. ; 7, David,
m. Candace Hale, Leom. and hves in Fram. ; 8, Nathaniel, m.
Cath. Tyler, Leom. ; 9. Perkins, m. Rehef Patrick, of Jeffry,

188 BIGELOW. — BIXBT.
N. H. ; 10 Dexter, m. Lydia Brigham, of Marll)., hves in Fram. ;
11. Susannah, m. 1st.  Baker, 2d.  Keyes ; 12. Josi-
AH, m. Exion Patterson, of Harvard ; all b. in Fram., except Jo
siah, who was b. m Leominster, whither the f. moved, and d. se.
82 ; his w. Anne d. Dec, 1845, se. 87.
11. JOSEPH, and w. cov. in Fram., May 27, 1759 ; and
s. Joseph was bap. Feb. 10, '60. [He was prob. the Joseph
who m. Sarah Hebins (or Stebins) of Leicester, 1756. Jos., of
Fram. had a br. John Stebins, 1759. (Mss. papers.) Joseph,
bap. 1760, may have been the Jos. (and w. Ruth) who had in
Fram. Ruth, b. 1799.J
12. Daniel, m. Hannah Bixby, both of Fram., Mar. 20, 1754.
BISCOM, WILLIAM, was m Fram. before 1744 ; perhaps
the same as Briscoe ; which see.
BIXBY, JOSEPH, and w. were adm. to Hop. Ch. 1728; and their chil.
Joseph, Lydia, and Abner, were bap. Thomas, of Hop., had s. Isaac,
bap. 1741.
2. JOSEPH, of Hop., m. Mehetabel Rugg of Fram., Mar. 30,
1732 ; and had in Hop. 1. Joseph, b. 1735 ; 2. Hannah, b. '37 ;
3. Lydia, b. '40, d. in Fram., Mar. 9, 1765 ; 4. Jonathak, b.
'42 ; 5. Betty, b. '44 ; 6. Nathan, b. '46 ; and in Fram., 7.
John, b. Oct. 8, 1750. Note — Mehetabel, who m. m Fram.
James Haven, Nov. 16, 1752, is said to have been the eldest dr.
of Joseph and Mehetabel.
3. ABNER, m. Thamezin Nurse, 1734 ; and had in Hop., 1.
Elizabeth, bap. 1737 ; 2. Abner, bap. '42 ; 3. Mary, b. '48 ;
4. Joseph, b. '51 ; and in Fram., 5. Bethiah, b. Sep. 20, '62.
Abner the f. and w. were recommended from Fram. to the ch. in
Partridgefield, Dec. 26, '73.
4. JOSEPH, Jun., s. of Jos. (2), m. Sally Haven; and had
in Fram. 1. Sally, b. Feb. 14, 1767, m. Wm. Clark, of Nor
folk, Va., June 10, '92 ; 2. Joseph, bap, Nov. 27, 68, H. C. '91,
d. unm. ; 3. Josiah, bap. July 29, '70, unm. ; 4. Patty, b. Aug.
18, '72, m. Joseph W. Page, of Boston, Feb. 16, 1800 ; 5. Hii-
TY, b. Ap. 25, '75, m. Daniel Stone, M.D., of Sharon., Nov. 30,
1802 ; 6. Luke, b. Oct. 25, '77, m. AbigaU Adams, of Acton, a
merch. in Boston ; 7. Nancy, b. July 22, '80, d. unm. Joseph
the f. d. in Fram., and was buried Apr. 20, 1786. His wid. d. in
Sharon.

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5. NATHAN, s. of Joseph (2), m. Martha Twichell, of Sherb.,
Oct. 3, 1771 ; and had m Fram. Julia, b. July 8, 1772.
Sarah, of Hop., m. William Richards, Feb., 1757. Mrs. Sally, of
Hop., m. Wm. Wesson, Feb. 9, '89. Nathaniel and w. Mary, had chil.
in Oxford, from 1763. Samuel, d. in Sutton, ab. 1743. (Wore. Prob.)
Joseph Bigsbe was of Ipswich, 1659, and Daniel, of Andover, 1675. Jo
seph, of Boxford, m. Sarah Gold, 1682, and d. ab. 1704, having had Sarcdi,
Joseph, Jonathan, George, Daniel, Benjamin, Marcy, and Abigail.
BLACK,  and w. appear upon the T. Rec. 1722. He was
probably Hugh Black, who, in 1730, occupied a farm in Fram.
near Hop.
BLAIR, SAMUEL, and w. Mary. Samuel was buried in
Fram., Aug. 23, 1724 ; and a posthumous ch. Samuel, b. Nov.
20, 1724. (T. Rec.)
2. WILLIAM ; letters of guardianship were granted in Wore.
Co., 1733, for Robert, se. ab. 11 ; Samuel, ae. ab. 8, (bap. in
Fram. Nov. 1, 1724) ; and John, se. ab. 13, chil. of William, late
of Fram. (Wore. Prob.) [Wilham Blair owned a lot at Rut
land, 1720.]
3. ROBERT ; lett. of g. ship granted m Wore. Co., 1734, for
John, ae. ab. 14, s. of Robert,, late of Fram. [Robert, of Sud. had
Elizaheth and Mary, b. (or bap.), April, 1724.]
4. JAMES, in 1730, occupied land (prob in Fram.), near Hop.
[James, of N. Braintree, d. ab. 1756, leaving w. Mary, and chil.
Mary, Sarah, Bebeelcah, John, Edward, and Ann (Shaw) .]
Matthew, of Hop., m. Mary Hambleton, 1727, and had Elizaheth, bap.
'28; Matthew, '32. 1754, Matthew, of Blanford, m. Jane Alexander.
BLANCHARD, JOSEPH, m. Nancy Wait, Oct. 1789.
BLODGET, ABIGAIL, adm. to the ch. Feb. 1, 1746, and m.
Sapiuel Gates, Ap. 11, 1751.
BOUTWELL, EBENEZER, and sister Abigail, cov. Feb. 19,
1721. Abigail, bap. Aug. 12, '22.
2. Ebenezer, and w. Thankful, had 1. Phebe, b. June 9, d.
20th. 1733; 2. Ebenezer, b. Sep. 10, 1735. Eb. the f. lived
E. from No. 8 School House. He was b. in Reading, Oct. 23,
1700, and s. of James and Abigail of R.
3. James, had in Sud, by. w. Judith, 1. James, b. Ap. 9, 1726 ;
2. William, b. May 4, '28 ; 3. Judith, b. July 27, '30 ; 4. Cath
arine, b. Oct. 7, '32 ; 5. Kendall, b. Ap. 1, '37 ; 6. Sarah, b.
Jan. 12, '35 ; 7. Timothy, b. Jan. 1, 39-40. James the f. hved

190 BOUTWELL. — BRECK.
m Fram., near Ebenezer (2), and owned a right in the township
of New Framingham. He d. in Leommster. His will and inven
tory (£375) in Word, prob., 1752.
4. Ebenezer, Jun., s. of Eben. (2), and w. Ann cov. Ap.
1759, and had, 1. James, b. Feb. 11, 1759 ; 2. Jesse, bap. July,
'66 ; 3. Josiah, bap. July 31, '68 ; 4. Thankful, bap. July 15,
'70 ; 5. Anna, bap. Oct. 9, '74 ; 6. Molly, bap. July 6, '77 ; 7.
Enoch, bap. June 14,'78. Eben. and w. recom'd by the ch.
July, 1782.
5. James, s. of James (3), m. Rachel Walkup, Mar. 9, 1744,
and lived in Fram. The wid. Rachel d. ab. Feb. 1789. [Rebec
ca, dr. of James, bap. in Fram. June 27, 1773.]
Note. — James, b. in Reading, 1699, was s. of James and w. Eliz., and g.
son of James, who m. Rebeckah Kendall, 1665.
BOWEN, ISAAC, (b. m Roxbury Ap. 20,1676, s. of Henry,
who m. Elizabeth Johnson, 1658), came to Fram. about 1698, and
leased land from Mr. Danforth in the S. part of the town. He
remamed in town about 4 years, and sold to Moses Haven, of
Lynn, Nov. 18, 1702. He had in Fram. by w. Hannah, Henky
b. June 30, 1700, and on returning to Roxb., had Mary, 1704;
Isaac, '07 ; Sarah, ^09, d. '16; Josiah, 'U ; Penuel, '15;
Sarah, '17. Hannah, w. of Isaac, d. Jan. 22, '17-8.
BOYDEN, JOSEPH, was rated about 1757. Judith, m.
Sylvanus Ballard, May 7, 1755, Joseph lived at Guinea end.
BRADISH, JOSEPH, on Sud. Rec. 1662, was in Fram. 1672.
His chil. by w. Mary, were, 1. Mary, b. Ap. 10, 1665 ; 2. Sa
rah, b. May 6, '67 ; 3. Hannah, b. Jan. 14, '69, m. Joseph
Stanhope, '85 ; Joseph, b. Nov. 28, '72.
Note. — Jos. was s. of Robert, who was of Camb., 1635, and had by<w.
Mary, (who d. Sep., 1638), Joseph, b. 1638 ; and by w. Vashti, Samiid, b.
1639, d. '42 ; James ; John ; Hannah, m. Ezekiel Morrell ; and Mary, m.
(Matthew?) Gibbs.' Robert, the f. d. ab. 1659. James, m. in Marlb.,
DamarisRice, 1708, and was f of Hepsebah, b. 1709 ; Sarah,'ll ; Robert,'li;
Mary,' 15; James, '17. John was of Hard wick, 1747. Rorert and Jonas
m. iu Athol, ab. 1754.
BRECK, or BRICK, DANIEL, m. Patty Learned, both of
Sherb., Aug. 29, 1790 ; and had in Fram., Patty, b. Ap. 15,
'94 ; and Elijah, b. Feb. 2, '96. Daniel d. in Sherb. 1838, x.
80. Patty d. 1843, se 81.
Note. — Jonas and w. Mary, had chil. in Sherb., from 17.35. Thomas
aud w. Mary, were of Medfield, 1663. Rev. Robert, bap. Dec. 10, 1682,

breck. — brewer. 191
H. C, 1700, s. of John, of Dorch., ord. at Marlb., Oct. 25, '04, d. at M
Jan. 6, 1731, w. 49.
BREWER,* JOHN, of Sud., m. Elizabeth, dr. of Henry Rice ; and )iad 1.
John, b. 1669, m. Hannah Jones, of Wat., July, 5 '93 ; 2. Elizareth, b.
May 21, '71; 3. Hannah; 4. James, b. Sep. 10, '75, (Deacon at Sud.'m.
Elizabeth Grout, 1703, 2d Abigail Smith, '19, 3d. Wid. Johanna Single-
terry, ofFram., June 22, '31, f. of James, who m. Mary Smith, 1731 ; Dea.
J. d. Nov. 18, '64); 5. Sarah, b. Jan. 14. '78, m. in Fram., Caleb Bridges,
Nov. 26, 1700 ; 6. Mary, b. 1680, m. in Fram., Benjamin Ball, Mar. 29,
1704; 7. Abigail, b. Ap. 5, '82, m. David Parmenter, 1713; 8. Martha, b.
Mar. 5, '85; 9. Jonathan, b. June 21, '89. John, the f. d. Jan. 1, 1690-1.
His widow's est. (£292.8s) was settled Mar. 12, 1693-4.
Note. — John, above, was prob. s. of John and w. Anne, of Camb., who
had 1 John, b. 10 Sep., (or April), 1642; 2. Hannah, Jan. 18, 1664-5, who
m. in Sud. Daniel Goble, Feb. 25, 1664.
2. JONATHAN, s. of John (1), hved hi Fram., on the place
now of Edw. Goodnow ; and with w. Arabella cov. Ap. 17, 1717.
Their chil. were 1. Samuel, b. Nov. 4, 1716 ; 2. Abner, b. July
10, '18, an eccentric man, d. unm. ; 3. Peter, b. Ap. 17, '20 ; 4.
Elizabeth, b. June 2, '22, m. David Pratt, Jun., May 20, '45 ; 5.
Abigail, bap. Mar. 29, '24, m. Edmund Town, of Hoosack Fort,
Jan. 16, '55 ; 6. Jonathan, b. Feb. 3, '25-6 ; 7. Moses, b.
Mar. 26, '28, m. Ehzabeth Davis, Dec. 4, '51, and had in Sud.
Jonathan, 1752 ; Elisha, '54 ; Moses, '57 ; Elizabeth, '61 ; 8.
David, b. Dec. 24, '31, f. of Col. David, ofFram. b. ab. 1751 ;
9. Martha, b. June 16, '34 ; 10. Eliab, b. May 14, '37. Jona.
the f. d. in Fram.
3. SAMUEL, s. of Jona. (2), m. Martha Bent, Mar. 10, 1740 ;
and had in Fram., 1. Jason, b. Sep. 24, '41 ; 2. Martha, b.
Aug. 9, '43 ; and hi Rutland, 3. Lucy, '45 ; 4. Nathan, '47 ;
5. John, '49 ; 6. Abigail, '52 ; 7. Samuel, '58 ; 8. Elizabeth,
'60. 4. Jonathan, s. of Jona, (2), m. Frances Buckminster; and
had m Fram. Susannah, b. Aug. 4, 1764 ; and Francis, b. May
26, '66. Col. Jonathan lived also in Wat. and Boston, was in com
mand of a reg't. at Bunker Hill, and was buried Jan. 9, 1784.
5. PETER, s. of Jona. (2), m. Abigail (prob. a mistake for
Elizabeth) Pratt, Dec. 22, 1748 ; and had a dr. Sarah, bap. in
Fram., Dec. 28, 1760. His chUd. b. in Southb. were 1. Peter,
b. May 1. 1750, unm. ; 2. Joel, b. July 24, '52, m. Lavoisie and
Polly Newton ; 3. Elizabeth, b. Sep. '24, '54, d. unm. ; 4. Lucia,
b. Apr. 27, '57, m. Jos. Tuttle ; 5. Sarah, b. Dec. 18, '60, m.
* The name is frequently recorded, Bruer.

192 brewer. — bridge.
Reuben Newton ; 6. Jason, b. Jan. 13, '64, m. Anne Morsie, fi of
Charlotte, who m. m Fram. Jesse Davis, Dec. 23, 1804 •,- and
also of Elizaheth, who m. John Lloyd, of Milton, hi Fraim. Aug'.
9, 1805. Ehzabeth w. of Peter d. 1794, se. 71.
6. DAVID, s. of David, g. son of Jona. (2), m. Comfort
Wheeler, and had m F. 1. John, b. Apr. 10, 1781, H. Q.m4,
a physician, hves unm. hi Phila. ; 2. NabbY, bap. Nov. 2, '82, m.
Simon Cutler ; 3. Cyrus, b. Mar. 10, '83, d. unm. July 27, 1822;
4. Darius, b. Aug. 31, '85, m. Harriet Buckminster ; 5. finnjs,
b. Jan. 24, '88, m. Mary Nurse, Deputy Sheriff, Cashier of Pram.
Bank, and Justice of the Peace ; 6. Betsey, b. Ap. 3j '90, m.
Otis Fairbanks, and d. Aug. 15, 1824 ; 7. David, b. Ap. 8, '92,
m. Ohve Nurse ; 8. Dexter, bap. Ap., '95, m. Jane - — , and
2d. Mary Ann Cloyes ; 9. Henry, bap. June, '98, m. Susannah
Nurse. Col. David hved at Salem End, greatly esteemed by his
fellow townsmen ; was Selectman 7 years, and d. m. Fram. Dec.
17, 1834, se. 83. His w. Comfort d.. Mar. 9, 1833, se. 76.
7. DANIEL, was rated hi Fram. ab. 1742, and member of
the ch. 1746. [He was perhaps the Daniel of Hop., who had
chil. James, bap. in Hop. 1740 ; and Mary, bap. '44].
John, s. of John (1), had by w. Mary, in Sud. and Wat., Josiah ; Banld,
b. Aug. 4, 1704 ; and William, b. '07. Lt. John, the f. d. 1709, and his wid.
Mary had admin. Tn Sud., Hannah m. Henry Loker, 1647 ; and Makt
m. Jona. Willard, Jan. 8, 1691. In Hop., John and w. Hannah, had 2)atiu2,
b. 1732 ; Sarah, '34 ; Isaac, '36 ; Josqih, '39.
BRIDGE, MATTHEW, b. at Lexmgton, July 18, 1721, H.
C, 1741, ord. at Fram. Feb. 19, 1745-6, m. 1747, Anne;^
(b. 1724) dr. of Rev. Daniel Perkms, of W. Bridgewater, who
m. Anna Foster, Nov. 6, 1721. Their clul. were 1. Matthew,
b. Aug. 16, 1748, d. young; 2. Ann, b. Sep. 11, '49, d. young;
3. Daniel, b. July 19, '51, adm. to ch. Nov. 15, '72, settled in
Canada, and d. Feb. 27, 1828, father of the wife of Georgg
Brown, late minister of the U. S. at the Sandwich Islands ; 4.
Sarah, b. Jan. 9, '53, m. Rev. David KeUogg, May 27, '81, and
d. Feb. 14, 1826, se. 73 ; 5. Eleanor, b. Opt. 10, '54, m. Capt'.
Samuel Ingersol, of Salem, May 31, '81, and d. Nov. 10, 1819 ;
6. Richard Perkins, bap. Nov. 6, '56, m. Mary, dr. of Kev.
Thnothy Harrington, of Lancaster, settled as a Physician m Pe
tersham, and d. Aug. 22, 1797, se. 40. His wid. m. Dr. Fisher,
of Beverly ; 7. Mary, bap. Sep. 7, 1760, d. Feb. 21, 1842.

bridge. — bridges. 193
The Rev. Matthew d. in Fram. Sep. 2, 1775, se. 54; His wid.
m. Rev.' Tuno. Harrington, of Lancaster, and d. in Fram. May
12, 1805.
Note. — Rev. Matthew descended from John, of Camb., 1632, who came
to N. E. a widower, with two sous, Matthew ; and Thomas, who
died before 1665, f by w. Dorcas, of Dorcas, b. Feb. 16, 1648-9. f
John was deacon at Camb., and selectman many years; he was also a
commissioner to lay out Sudbury lands, in 1639. He sold, in 1649, land
at Rocky Meadow, Cambridge. He m. a 2d w. Elizabeth Saunders, of
Billerica, and his will was proved Oct. 3. 1665 ; (Inventory, £372. 3s. 6d.)
MATTHEW, s. of Deac. John, m. Anna, dr. of Nicholas Danforth, and
had 1. John, b. June 15, 1645 ; 2. Martha, b. Jan. 19, '48-9, d. 1649 ; 3.
Matthew,'* b. May 5, '50, d May 29, 1738, f. by w. Abigail, (who d. Dec. 14,
1722, re. 55), of Mary, b. 1688 ; Anna, 1691 ; Matthew, Mar. 1, '93-4, m. Ab
igail Bowman, Mar. 24, 1719, and d. at Waltham, Mar. 25, 1761, (f of
Rev. Matthew, b. July 18, 1721 ; Anna, b. 1723 ; Nathaniel, 1725, m.
Mary Coolidge, and lived in Waltham ; and Sarah, b. 1728) ; Abigail, h.
1696; Joseph,b. 1698; John, b. 1700, (f. by w. Anna, of Anna, b. 1730;
Mary, '33 ; Sarah, '35 ; John, '.37 ; Josiah, '39, H. C, 1758, ord. at E. Sud.,
Nov. 4, 1761, and d. June 20, 1801; and Ebenezer, '42); Elizabeth, b.
1703; Samuel, b. 1705, m. Martha Bownaan, '38; Martha, b. 1707; 4.
Samuel, b. Feb. 24, (or 17), 1652-3 ; 5. Thomas, b. June 1, 1656; 6. Anna,
and 7. Elizabeth, both bap. Aug. 17, 1659. Matthew, the t. d. Ap. 28,
1700; his w. Anna d. Dec. 2, 1704.
BRIDGES, BENJAMIN, prob. s. of Edmond and Sarah, and
b. at Topsfield, Jan. 2, 1664-5, settled near Salem end, in Fram.,
before its incorporation ; and by w. Elizabeth had, 1. Deliv
erance, b. Sep. 10, 1690, m. James Wilson, Jan. 21, 1719-0 ;
2. Elizabeth, b. July 28, '92, m. Isaac Whitney, Sep. 27, 1722 ;
3. Judith, b. Sep. 10, '94 ; 4. Sarah, b. Mar. 25, 1702, m.
Moses Haven, Ap. 14, '20 ; 5. Gideon, b. Aug. 21, '04-5, m.
Mary Wilson, May 23, '23, and f. of Anne, b. in Fram., AprU 28,
'25 ; 6. Mehetabel, b. Oct. 17, '06, m. Daniel Hovey, of Ox
ford, Nov. 24, '26 ; 7. Miriam, b. Sep. 19, '11. Capt Benj.
was 9 years a Selectman, and d. Aug. 28, (T. Rec.) 1725, se. 61.
2. CALEB, prob. s. of Edmond and Sarah, and b. at Salem,
June 3, 1677, m. m Fram., Sarah Brewer, Nov. 26, 1700 ; by
whom he had 1. Bathshebah, b. Jan. 19, 1702-3, d. Nov..l,
'39 ; 2. Hachaltah, b. May 30, '05, m. Sarah Rug, 1728, (and
f., in Southb., of James, b. '29, m. Mary Brown, '51 ; Jonathan,
b. '30, d, '36 ; JYathan, b. '33, m. 1. Sarah Parker, '55, 2. Tamar
* An ancient Bible, with a date of sion of Miss Bent, of Framingham.
1610 written on the title page, and Sternhold and Hopkins' Psalms are
bearing also the autograph of Mat- bound with it.
thew Bridge, 1710, is in the posses- t Dorcas m. D. Champney, Camb.
17

194 bridges . — BRINTN.AL.
Hutson, '57 ; Sarah, b. '35, m. John Chamberlahi, '53 ; Haehtr
Uah, b. '37, m. Betsey Pond, and hved m Holl. ; and Benjamin,
b. '39, lived ha HoU. H. the f. d. Sep. 27, '39, and his est. wa8
settled 1751. His wid. m. James Work) ; 3. Caleb, b. Aug.
24, 1708 ; 4. Martha, b. Mar. 28, '10, m. Abraham Ball, of
HoU., Jan 13, '32 ; 5. Bethiah, b. Feb. 14, '12-3, m. Benjamin
Nurse, Nov. 22, '49 ; 6. Benjamin, b. Sep. 19, '14, d. Oct. 6,
'39 ; 7. Sarah, b. Aug. 26, '16, d. Nov. 18, '39; 8. and 9. Da
vid, and Jonathan, twins, b. Mar. 19, 1719-0 — David m. Ke
ziah Drury, Ap. 25, 1750, Jona. d. Ap. 4, 1720. Caleb the f.
was a mason and Hved near Salem end.
3. CALEB, s. of Caleb (2), m. Ehzabeth Stanhope, Sep. 23,
1731, and had m Hop. 1. Elizabeth, b, July 13, '^2 ; 2. Isaac,
b. Ap. 15, '34 ; 3. Edmon, b. July 10, '36 ; 4. Caleb, b. Jan.
22, '38. C. and w. were dismissed to the ch. in Fram. 1743,
and had hi Fram., 5. and 6. Gideon, and Anna, twms, b. Sep.
18, '44.
4. GIDEON, m. Isabel Nichols, and had in Fram., Benjamin,
b. Dec. 14, 1762 ; Mary, b. 20 Oct. '64.
Note. — Edmond, se. 23, came over in the James, 1634. EbMUND waa
of Lynn, 1637, and d. 1686. (Farmer). Edmond, of Topsfield, m. Sarah
Towne, 165(9), and had at Topsfield, Edmond, b. Oct. 4, 1660 ; Benjamin,
h. Jan. 2, '64-5 ; Mary, April 14, '67 ; and at Salem, Hannah, 1669 ; Cakh,
June 3, 1677. Elizabeth, w. of E., of Ips. d. Dec, 1664. Edmond m. in
Ipswich, Mary Littlehale, Ap. 6, 1665. The will of Edmund, sen., black-
fcmith,"U^pswicb, who d. Jan. 13, '84, was proved Mar. 31, 1685; in it he
names his w. Mary, and his chil. John, Josiah, Faith Black, Bethiah, and
Mary. The Inventory of an Edmond, sen., (prob. of Salem), was presented
Nov. 28, 1682, by Francis Nurse, and John How. (Essex Prob.)
BRIGGS, SUSANNA, b. in Fram. May 23, 1740.
BRINLEY, FRANCIS, Esq., of Roxbury, bought, Feb. 1,
1742, the so called Brinley Farm.
2. NATHANIEL, s. of Francis, occupied ab. 1760, the above
named farm, and continued on it untU the commencement of the
Revolution, when he left the Town.
3. EDWARD, Esq. of Weston, s. of Francis, occupied the same
farm one year, ab. 1778.
4. BETHLIH, m. Aaron Pike, both of Fram., Feb. 1794.
BRINTNAL (or Brinmall), THOMAS, of Boston, had by w. Esther, 1.
Samuei, b. Dec. 2, 1665 ; 2. Thomas, b. Nov. 1, 1669 ; 3. Nathaniel, b.
1671 ; 4. John, b. Mar. 3, 1672, d. in Boston, 1731, f. of John, who m. De-

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borah, dr. of Wm. Mellins, ab. 1712 ; 5. Joseph, b. Mar. 3, 1673 ; 6. Me
hetabel, b. 1685. Thomas, f or son, was a prop, of Rutland, 1686
2. THOMAS, s. of Thomas, (I), m.' Hannah, dr. of Maj. Simon Wil
lard, May 23, 1693, and had Thomas; William; (the following on Sud.
Rec); Pabnal, b. Sep. 27, 1696; Paul, b. Mai-. 20, 1701, m. Mary Rice,
'24, and had chil. in Sud. ; Nathaniel, b. 1703, d. 1728 ; Jerusha, b. Oct.
15, '04; Dorothy, b. Dec. 21, '06, m. Eph. Morse, '36; Susanna, b. Ap.,
170(7). Thos., the f. d. in Sud., Aug. 2, 1733.
Note. — Phinehas, m. Sybilla Rice, 1716, and had chil. in Sud.
3. JOSEPH, was in Framingham 1717 ; and was perhaps the
Jos. who d. m Sud. June 28, 1731, aj. 40.
4. WILLIAM, s. of Thomas, (2), Y. C. 1721, m. Zerviah
Bucknunster of Fram., Dec. 19, 1729, and had in Sud.,
Buckminster, b. Sep. 29, '30 ; Anna, b. Jan. 12, '32-3, d. in
Rutland, Aug. 10, '36 ; and in Rutland, Dorithy, b. July 13,
'36 ; and in Fram., Caleb, b. Nov. 4, '38 ; William, b. Aug.
12, '40, d. June 22, '41. Mr. WiUiam the f. preached as a cand.
at Rutland, 1721 ; taught school in Sud. 4 years, first in 1722,
and in Rutland 1735. He was ordered, Aug. 1725, to the com
mand of some troops to protect the hihabitants of Rut. (State
FUes.) 5. Mrs. Submit, of Fram., m. Mr. Richard Taylor of Sud., July
23, 1741.
ERISCO, WILLIAM, m. Dmah Cuttmg m Fram., Oct. 22,
1740. BRITTAN, SAMUEL, prob. m Fram. 1737, (T. Rec.)
BROWN, THOMAS, owned land near SaxonviUe, 1697.
Martha, m. Philip Gleason, May 6, 1714. Wid.  Brown
adm. to the ch. Oct. 10, 1725. Mary m. in Fram. Abraham
Belknap, Feb. 26, 1740-1. Mary m. in Fram. James Bridges
of Southb. Ap. 24, 1751. James m. in Fram. Rebecca Eaton
Oct. 18, 1733, (and had in Sud. Thomas, b. Mar. 26, '36). Zer
uiah, w. of Samuel, recommended to the ch. in Sud. Aug. 4, '54
Susannah m. John Nurse, Nov. 8, 1781. Anne, m. Amos Big
elow, Feb. 1784. Martha m. Daniel Cutting of N. Marlb
Nov. 1796. Nathaniel, of Fram. m. Elenor Hayden of Sud
Dec. 29, 1761 and had chU. in Sud. Lucinda m. Josiah Geg-
ger of Nat. Nov, 14, 1804. Polly, dr. of Ruhama, bap. Aug,
1787. 2. THOMAS, and w. Mehetabel adm. to the ch. July 7, 1765
bad m Fram., John, b. Aug. 14, 1765, and Rhoda, b. June

196 brown.
4, '72. Thomas lived near Mr. Adam Hemenway's, and removed
from Town. [Thomas Jun. was on a highway rate, 1775.]
3. AARON, m. Martha Walker, of Fram. and had Enoch, bap.
Aug. 6, 1769, d. young ; Martha, bap. Aug. 19, '70, m. Jesse
Winch ; Polly, m. Eben. Whitney, of Nat. ; Nancy, m. Josiah
ChUd. of Nat. ; Rebecca, bap. Oct. 1, '78, m. Sam. Haynes;
Nabby, bap. Oct., '85.
Aaron the f. who was br. of Nathaniel above, d. of the small
pox in the house now of George Pratt.
Note. — It is probable ihat some of the above descended fi-om Deac.
William, an eaily prop, of Sud., who m. Mary Bisby (or Bisbidge), Nov.
15, 1641, and was f of 1. Mart, b. May 18, 1643, m. Benj. Rice, ab.
'62; 2 Maj. Thomas, b. May 22, '44, (or 5). m. Patience Foster, 1667,
who d. Aug., 1706, se. .52, and Mrs. Mary Phipps. of Camb. ; Maj. T. d. in
Sud., May 7, 1709, and his remains were laid in the Chapel Bur. Ground,
Boston. Pie gave, in his will, rights "in the parishes of Hedcom and
Tenterden, Co. of Kent, in Eng.;" 3. Cornet William, m. Margaret
Stone, 1676, d. 1705, and his est. was settled, 1707 ; 4. Hopestill, Esq.,
b. July 8, 1656, m. Abigail Haynes, '85. lived near Nobscot, and d. 1729;
5. Edmund, b. Nov. 27, '53, m. Elizabeth  , and was shopkeeper in
Boston, 1694; 6. Elizabeth, b. July 23, 1659. Jabez was of Sud.,
1667. Richard, (w. Mary), 16&3. The Rev. Edmond, of Sud., (who m.
Anne, wid. of John Loveren, of Wat.), d. June 22, 1678. Thomas, was
of Sud., 1637.
4. WILLIAM, came from Lexington to Fram., and built the mill
caUed byhis name, near the house of his g. son. Col. Brown.
He was a Selectman 3 years. Deacon of the ch., and took an
active part in the proceedings of the Town, at the period of the
Revolution. His chil. were 1. Betty, b. Dec. 11, 1747, m.
Samuel Gleason, hved in Barnet ; 2. Roger, b. Sep. 12, '49, m.
Mary HartweU, of Lhicoln, was f. of Col. James Brown, of Fram.
and d. in Concord; 3. Keziah, b. July 5, '51, m. Alex. Park-
man ; 4. William, b. Mar. 22, '53 ; 5. (Maj.) Andrew, b. Jan.
26, '55, d. unm., Dec. 28, 1803 ; 6. John, bap. Aug. 5, '59, d.
young ; 7. Ruhamah, bap. Aug. 5, '59, d. young ; 8. Frederick
Ferdinand, bap. Nov. 8, '61, ; 9. John, bap. Sep. 11, '63, m.
Martha Rice ; 10. Ebenezer, bap. Mar. 29, '67 ; 11. Pout,
bap. Aug. 6, '69, m. Samuel Parris, of Wayland ; 12. (Col.)
Joseph, m. Deborah Sanger, hved in Petersham, and d. Sep. 3,
1814, se. 56 ; and his w. d. Oct. 15, 1832, se. 70. Deacon
WUham d. m Fram. Dec. 13, 1793, se. 70. His wid. was bur.
Feb. 1810.
5. EBENEZER, s. of WUham, (4), m. Keziah Nixon, and had

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m Fram., 1. Ruhamah, bap. Ap. 1789, m. Luther French ; 2.
Polly, bap. Ap. '91, m. Rev.  Colburn, late of Wells, Me. ;
3. Joseph, m. Sally Wood, of Medway ; 4. Nancy, bap. July
'95, m. Sam. Dudley ; 5. William, bap. May, '97, m. in Mexico ;
6. Ebenezer, bap. June, '99, went to sea ; 7. Andrew, m. in
Canada ; and 8. Benjamin, m. Wid. Lucy Ann Leland. Eb.
the f. d. on his way to Canada with his family.
6. FREDERICK F., s. of Wm. (4), m. Ruth Eames, July,
1786 ; and had in Fram. Betsey, and Keziah, bap. May 1789,
and in Petersham, Ruhamah ; Joseph, and others. The f. is
now (1847), living m Pet.
Note. — Deac. William, was s. of Deac. Joseph, who m. in Wat., Ruha
mah Wellington, 1699, and had in Wat., Ruhamah, b. 1701 ; Daniel, '03;
John, '06 ; Joseph, '08, (Deac. in Holl., f. of Joseph, who m. Lydia Twich
ell, 1756); Josiiih,{v/ho lived in Sterling); and in Lexington, jBeryamin,
b. June 30, 1720, (m. Sarah Reed, Dec. 23, '42, Deac. in Lex., and d.
1801); and William, Deac. in Fram. Deac Jos., the f d. in Lex., Jan. 11,
1764, 86. 85. John, (and w Hester), had in Marlb., John, b. 1664 ; Hester,
b. and d. '67; Thomas, b. '71. The f. sold to Tho's Rice, 1678, moved to
Wat., and d 1696, leaving John, Thomas, Daniel, and Joseph : and 4 drs.,
who m. John Justin, John. Adams, Thomas Darby, and John Hartshorn.
John, of Wat , says Farmer, had a s. John, b. 1636; a John (w. Dority),
d. in Wat., 1636, ae. 36. William, of Sherb., by w. Rebecca, had WUliam,
1698, and John, '99. James, of Marlb., m. Mary Claise, Dec. 7, 1727.
BRUCE, ROGER, had by w. Elizabeth, in Marlb., 1. Samuel,
b. Mar. 24, 1691, m. Elizabeth — , and f. of Joseph, b. 1726, m
Marlb. and Samuel, b. 1729, and Soger, '34, both in Southb. (the
f. prob. moved to Bolton) ; 2. Abijah, b. Nov. 27, 1693, m. Mary
Woods, 1719 ; and hi Fram. 3. Elisha, b. Sep. 14, '95, m.
SUence  , and f. of Jotham, b. hi Wore. 1720, and lived in
Southb. ; and Elisha, b. in Southb. '31 ; 4. Rebeckah, b. Feb. 22,
1698 ; 5. Sarah, b. Mar. 2, 1700 ; and ui Marlb. 6. Daniel,
b. Feb. 22, 1701, m. Bathshebah Bowker, '32, and had in Marlb.
Abraham, Benjamin, John, Daniel and others ; 7. Thomas, b.
Jan. 5, 1704, m. Sarah  , and d. at Bolton, 1743, se. 39 ; 8.
Hannah, b. Feb. 18, 1706; 9. Deliverance, b. Sep. 9, '09;
10. David, b. June 9, 1711, had 2 wives and many chU. in
Southb., among them JJaOTcZ; Phineas ; Josiah ; Moses. Roger
the f. d. in Southb. Sep. 16, 1733. His wUl was proved, Feb.
6, '34.
JOHN, by w. Elizabeth, had hi Fram., 1. Elizabeth, b. Nov.
8, 1695, m. Joseph Angier, Dec. 16, 1719 ; 2. Benjamin, b. Ap.
17*

198 BRUCE. — BRYANT.
1, '98 ; 3. Margaret, b. July 16,1700 ; 4. Lydia, b. Oct. 13,
'02; 5. MARY,b. Ap. 12, '06; 6. Martha, b. June 23, '08;
7. John, b. Mar. 7, 1710-1 ; 8. John, b. May 12, '14. 9. Jona
than, d. Ap. 18, '15. Elizabeth w. of John, Sen. d. (prob. 1739)
se. 65.
3. JOHN, Jun., s. of John (2), m. in Marlb. Mary Potter,
Jan. 11, 1733-4 ; and had in Fram., 1. Keziah, b. Oct. 12,
1734 ; 2. Ephraim, b. Ap. 29, 1736 ; 3. Sarah, b. Feb. 26,
1737-8, m. m Hop. Joseph Chaddock, '56 ; 4. Charles, b. Oct.
13, '39 ; 5. Ephraim, b. Jan. 13, '42 ; 6. Molly, b. Aug. 7,
'44 ; 7. John, b. Nov. 30, '45 ; 8. Lydia, b. Nov. 30, '48 ;
9. Lucy, b. June 6, '50 ; 10. Charles, b. July 15, '53. John
the f. was recommended to the ch. in Brookfield, 1770.
4. BENJAMIN, s. of John (2), m. AbigaU Morse of Sherb.,
Dec. 16, 1719; and had in Fram. 1. Lois, b. Oct. 16, 1719 ; 2.
Eunice, b. Jan. 27, 1723-4. [Jonathan, bap. May 15, 1726,
was perhaps s. of Benj.]
5. ELISHA, and w. Mary had in Fram., Eunice, b. June 15,
1763. [Elijah, s. of Elijah was bap. June 30, 1765.J
6. EPHRAIM, s. of John. Jun. (3), aind w. Ehzabeth had in
Fram., 1. Nathan, b. Oct. 6, 1764; 2. Olive, b. Jan. 12,
1766. 7. DAVID, Jun., s. of David, g. son of Roger (1), had in
Southb. Samuel, 1705 ; Timothy, '68 ; and Abigail, bap. m
Fram. Sep. 13, 1771.
,8. JOTHAM, (s. of Elisha, g. son of Roger (1), ) w. Miriam, ^
and chU. Persis, Stephen, Jotham, and Mary, with Jotham's
mother, a widow, came from Hop. to Fram. 1774. Note — Jo
tham m. in Southb. Miriam Newton, 1742, and had hi South.,
Hezekiah, 1742 ; Sephsebah, '45 ; Persis '47 ; Jesse, '50 ; Beur
ben, '52.
9. ELISHA, of Fram., m. Esther Breck m Southb. 1762;
and had in Southb., Hezekiah, Elisha, and others.
Note. —David, of Marlb., m. Mary Bigelow, of Wat., Feb. 2, 1699-0,
and had David, 1700, who m. Mary Brisham, 1727 The f. d. 1701. Dr.
Steariis notes that John .ind w. Elizabeth, in Sud , had Hannah, b. 1672;
JMary, '80; Eunice,'M; Martha, 'S5. John and w. Mary, of Sud., had
chil. Irorn 1753 to 1766. William and w. Abigail, had inMarlb., Nathan
iel, John, and others, from 1747 to 1761.
BRYANT, SAMUEL, and w. Lydia cov'd Ap. 12, 1752.
Thomas, their s. was bap. Apr. 1752.

BRYANT. — buckminster. 199
Note. — Samuel was prob. s. of Thomas, of Sud., (from Reading), who
m. Abigail Frink, and had AbigaU, Thomas, Sarnh, Susannah, and Samuel,
b. Nov. 1, 1729. (Dr. Stearns' mss.) Thomas, and his br. Abraham, at
Sud., were sons of Thomas and Mary, of Reading.
BUCK, ISAAC, was rated in Fram. ab. 1754. Ebenezer
was in Fram. 1764. Ruth, was in Fram. 1763. Joseph, of
Fram, m. in Hop. Hephsebah Bruce, 1768. Joseph hved near
Eben. Claflin's. An aged man of this name is said to have d. in
Fram., on the morning of the dark day.
BUCKMINSTER, or BUCKMASTER*. Thomas Buckmaster,
the progenitor of this family, came, according to tradition, from Wales,
and is named in the Col Records, Ap. 30, 1640, when he leceived a grant
amounting to £10, from the General Court.f He was made free. May 6,
1646. He lived at Muddy River, (now Brookline), where he d. Sept 20,
(Bos. Eec say 28), 1656. His will, dated Sep. 2, '56, is recorded in Siiff.
Prob. His wid. Johanna, ra. Edward Garfield, of Wat., Sept. 1, 1661 ;
and admin, on her est was had, 1676. E. Garfield's will was proved,
1672. The children of Thomas were 1. Lawrence, made his will, Nov.
27, 1645, then "going to England," an<l d. prob. unm., during his ab
sence ; his will was proved July 4, 1646. (Suff. Prob.) 2. Zechariah ;
[Z and w. Hannah had Zechariah, b. Nov. 28, 1658. (Bos. Rec.) Zecha
riah m. Sarah Webb., 7, 1, 1654-5. Zech. was among the early settlers
of Sherb., in 167- and was there 1692. (Mid. Co. Rec) Sarah, wid. of
Zech., d. at Riixb., June 27, 1704]; 3. Elizabeth, m. Thon)as Spowell,
and had a dr. Mary ; two chil. are referred to in her f.'s will ; 4 Mart, ra.
(Henry?) Stevens, and two chil. are referred to in her f.'s will ; 5. Dorcas,
m. Clement Corbil, or Corben, Mar. 7, 1654-5; 6. Thomas, m. Mary, wbo
had adm. on Thomas, carpenter, Feb. 1, 1659. T. had a di-. Mary, in
1646, ( Lawrence's will); 7. Sarah, m. John Lawrence, Sep. 30, 1657;
8. Joseph ; 9. Jabesh.| In his will, Thomas refers to Joseph aud Jabesh,
as his youngest sons. Vide State files — Estates I. 171; also, the bond
of Joseph to his mother, June 25, 1663; same year, deed to Joseph from
his mother Joanna Garfield. (Suff. Deeds.) .
Note. — Hannah, dr. of  Buckmaster, bap. at Roxb., 1646. Marie,
m. ill Charlestown, Jos. Widney, 1664. Ltdia m. in Rnxb., John Clarke,
1680. Mart m. in Camb., Benjamin Dana, May 24, 1688. Abigail m. in
Andover, John Gutterson, (s. of William, and b. 1661), Jan. 14, 1689;
Mart, cov. at Roxb., 1684. Susanna m. Daniel Loiing, of Boston, (his 2d
w.), 1717.
* Buckmaster is the name given (we think the former ia most proba-
upon the Records to all of the first ble; the name is evidently altered
and second generations. In a deed from Thomas), received a part in the
to Joseph, son of Thomas, the origi- division of meadows in Sud., prob.
nal ancestor, dated July 23, 1660, ab. 1639. '• Buckmaster's house-
(Suff. Deeds), the name of Buckmin- lot " is referred to, 1643, as near John
ster first appears, and is given to Jo- Freeman's house. The individual
seph as grantee in the deed. The does not ap])ear to have resided long
bounds of the land conveyed, are des- in Sudbury.
cribpd as "on a lot late of Tho. t Farmer gives the name of John,
Buckmaster dec'd, father to the afore- as perhaps a son of Thomas. We
said Jos. Buckmaster, party to these have found no verification of this
presents." conjecture. There is a John Buck-
f Thomas or James Buckmaster, man on the Boston Rec.

200 buckminster.
2. JQS^H, s. of Thomas, (1), m. Elizabeth, (b. Jan. 31, 1647-8,) dr. of
Hugh Clarke. E. cov. at Roxb., 1666. Their children were 1. Joseph,
b: July 31, 1666 ; 2. Elizabeth, (posthumous), bap. in Roxb., 10, 11, 1668.
Joseph, the f. d. in 1668. (Suffi Prob.) Elizabeth, the m. was buried in
Fram. 3. JOSEPH, s. of Jos. (2.), was adm. to the Roxb. ch., 1684,
m. Martha Sharp, dr. of John Sharp, of Muddy River, May 12,
1686. His chil. were 1. Elizabeth, m. in Fram. John Wood,
Mar. 3, 1704-5 ; 2. Martha, m. Ebenezer Wmchester, Feb. 13,
1717-8, and 2d. Rev. James Bridgham, of Brimfield, Nov. 1,
1739 ; 3. Joseph, b. 1697 ; 4. Thomas ; 5. Joanna, m. 1. John
Eames, 2. John Butler, Mar. 19, 1740 ; 6. Sarah, m. Dr. Bezaleel
Rice, June 23, 1720 ; 7. Sybilla, m. John White, Jan. 24,
1728; 8. Zerviah, b. m Fram., July 26, 1710, m. Wilham Brint
nal, Dec. 19, 1729.
Col. Joseph the f., was a prop, of lands in Fram., 1693. The
precise date of the removal of his family to the Town, is unknown.
In deeds, dated 1702, he conveys as of Muddy River. He was
adm. to the ch. by letter, Jan. 5, 1718. He was Selectman,
1700 and for 17 years in all ; was Representative 12 years, and
in the commission of the Peace many years. His estate in the
town was large, his title to which involved him in protracted law
suits which continued after his decease. He held several mihtary
commissions, commanded a Co. of Grenadiers, in Sir Charles Hob
by's regiment, in the expedition to Port Royal, and subsequently
had the command of a regiment of the Colonial militia. Tradi
tion describes him as a man, tall and athletic, of great physical
power, and of a resolute spirit. After participating largely in the
events connected with the early history of the town, he d. Ap. 5,
1747, ae. 81 years. The remains of his mother and 2 wives were
buried in the same grave. He m. 2d. Martha DaU, of Boston, Feb.
7, 1716, who d. Feb. 1724-5. He left a " negro woman, Nan
ny," valued in his Inventory at £80. For numerous convey
ances to and from Col. Joseph, of land in and near Boston, see
SufF. and Mid. Deeds.
4. JOSEPH, Jun. s. of Jos. (3.),m. Sarah Lawson, of Hop.,
June 18, 1719 ; by whom he had 1. Joseph, b. Mar. 1, 1719-0,
H. C. 1739 ; ord. in Rutland, Sep. 15, 1742 ; m. m Weston, Mrs.
Lucy Williams, June 30, 1743, and d. Nov. 3, 1792, ae. 72,
f. of Joseph, b. Sep. 5, 1744, d. May 23, 1745 ; SarA, b.

buckminster. 201
June 16, '47 ; Lucinda, b. Sep. 28, '49 ; Joseph, b. Oct. 3, '51,
Y. Coll. 1770 and D. D., ord. at Portsmouth, N. H. ; Solomon,
b. Feb. 19, '54, m. Betty Davis, and 2 Hannah Rice, and
moved to N. H., near Keene ; Hannah, b. Ap. 13, '56 ; Elisa
beth, b. Ap. 4, '58 ; Wm. Stoddard, b. June 6, d. Oct. 5, '61 ;
Isabell, b. Oct. 25, '64 ; * 2. Martha, b. Aug. 20, 1726, m. Obadi
ah Curtis, of Boston, Dec. 28, '51 ; 3. Anne, b. Dec. 3, 1728,
m. Rev. Abraham Wilhams, of Sandwich, Sep. 11, '51 ; 4. Sarah,
b. Ap. 26, 1733, d. Mar. 9, '41-2 ; 5. William, b. Dec. 15,
1736, m.  Barnes, rem'd. to Barre, 1757, com'd. the Co. of
Minute men of B., and was dangerously wounded at Bunker Hill.
Col. WiUiam d. June 22, 1786. [See a Biograpliical sketch of
him. Wore. Mag. I. 79] ; 6. Frances, b. Nov. 23, 1738, m. Col.
Jona. Brewer ; 7. Lawson, b. Ap. 8, 1742. Sarah, the m. d.
Sep. 11, 1747. Her hush. m. Wid. Hannah Kiggell, and had,
8. Thomas, b. Aug. 18, 1751. Col. Joseph, Jun., who, (after pass
ing through the subordinate ranks) , rec'd his commission of Col.
about 1738-9, was conspicuous in the transactions of the town ;
was for 28 years a Selectman ; 32 years Town Clerk ; Represen
tative 19 (perhaps 28) years. He hved at first on the Brinley
Farm, and later, near the burying ground ; and d., after a long
hfe of pubhc service and personal worth, May 15, 1780, ae. 83.
His w. Hannah d. Oct. 25, 1776.
5. THOMAS, s. of Jos. (3), m. in Medfield, Mrs. Sarah Baxter,
Mar. 1, 1721-2, and had 1. William, b. Jan. 23, 1722-3 ; 2.
Thomas, b. Feb. 25, '23-4, d. Sep. 30, '36 ; 3. Elizabeth, b.
Oct. 30, '26, d. young ; 4. Mart, b. Nov. 5, '28 ; 5. Elizabeth,
b. Sep. 12, '30 ; 6. Frances, b. July 12, '32, d. Sep. 25, '36 ; 7.
Samuel, b. July 3, '34 ; 8. Thomas, b. Jan. 26, '36, d. Ap. 18,
'37 ; 9. Sarah, b. Oct. 24, '39, d. Feb. 6, '41 ; 10. Susannah,
b. May 11, '41. Thomas the f. moved to Brookfield.
* The Rev. Joseph, of Rutland, is Williams, of Hatfield. Her mother
spoken of by Whitney, (Hist, of was dr. of Rev. Dr. Stoddard, of
Wore. Co.), as " the able, faithful Northampton. The Rev. Jos. Buok-
and worthy minister of R." Eliot minster, D.D., of Portsmouth, N.H.,
(Biog. Die.) calls him a "Sublapsa- (father of the Rev. Joseph Stevens
nan Calvinist," and adds, that he en- Buckminster, of Boston), was son of
gaged in controversy, and published the Rev. Joseph, of Rutland. For a
several writings, among them Disser- notice of Dr. B. of Portsmouth, see
tations upon Gospel Salvation. His Alden's Coll. Alden mistakes the
wife is said to have been dr. of Rev. number of generations between Dr.
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202 BUCKMINSTER.
6.- LAWSON, s. of Jos. (4), m. Mary, dr. of John Jones, of
Hop., May 4, 1769, and had 1. Sarah, bap. July 1, 1770,
m. Daniel Stone, Jr., July, 1788, and d. Ap. 19, 1845, se. 75, (see
obituary Ch'n Register) ; 2. Betty, b. Aug. 25, 1772, d. July 4,
'93 ; 3, John, b. May 6, '74, d. in Hop. unm.. Mar. 14, '98; 4.
Ruth, b. Sep. 17, '76, m. Eh Bullard, Esq., May, '94; 5. Law-
son, b. May 16, '79, m. Nancy Howe, d. Ap. 5, 1835 ; 6. Nancy,
b. Aug. 26, '81, m. Daniel BeU, U. S. Army, July 17, 1801,
and d. at Darien, Geo., July 10, 1811 ; 7. William, b. Jan. 22,
'84, a lawyer in Fram., m. Sarah Larrabee. S., the w. d. July
24, 1842, se. 54 ; 8. Jones, b. Dec. 5, '85, d. m Tenn., Ap. 3,
1806 ; 9. Mary J., b. Jan. 19, '88, d. Nov. 9, 1805 ; 10. Oak-
OLiNE, b. Mar. 27, '90, m. Capt. John J. Clark; 11. Fanny, b.
Mar. 29, '92, m. George Morey, Esq. ; 12. Harriet, b. Oct. 7,
'93, m. Darius Brewer, lives in Dorchester ; 13. Elizabeth, b.
Oct. 8, '96, m. Levi Eaton.
Maj. Lawson, the f., served in the Rev. War, and was a Lt.
under Capt. Winch, at White Plains. He was 24 years Town
Clerk ; 1 year T. Treasurer ; and 5 years a Selectman ; and for
many years kept a public house. He d. at the venerable age of
ab. 90, Feb. 26, 1832. His w. Mary d. Sep. 17, 1842, a. 92 y.
and 3 mos. (For obituary notice of Mrs. Mary, see Ch'n Register.)
7. THOMAS, s. of Jos. (4), m, Hannah Rice, and had 1. John
K., b. Oct. 2, d. Nov. 6, 1773 ; 2. Joseph, b. Oct. 6, '74, m,
Betsey Bacon, Ap. 18, '99 ; 3. Hannah, b. Sep. 9, '76, m.
Dan. Gregory, Oct. 3, '95 ; 4. Thomas, b. Aug. 21, '79, m. Mary
Patberson, and d. Mar. 7, 1817 ; 5. Anna, b. June 3, '82, d. Sep.
30, '84 ; 6. Pamela, b. Feb 23, '84, d. Jan. 2, 1801 ; 7. David,
b. Mar. 2, '86, m. EUen Means or Meads, 2d Dorcas Scam-
mond, lives in Saco ; 8. Patty, b. Jan. 6, '88, m. Abijah
Stone, of Westborough ; 9. Anna, b. July 4, '90, m. Charlea
Fiske ; 10. Susan, b. May 10, '92, m. Dr. John Cotton, of Plym,
late of Marietta, 0. Mrs. Hannah the m. d. July 1, 1793, se, 42,
Capt. Thomas m. 2d Kesjia Bacon, Feb. 4, '94, and had by her 11,
Dexter, b. Nov. 14, '94, d. Dec. 21, '99 ; 12. Dexter, b. Mai.
13, 1800, d. unm. July 31, '35 ; 13. Mary, b. June 9, '96, hves
unm. in Nat, Thomas the f. was Deac. of the 1st ch.'; 9 years a
Selectman ; and 4 years T. Treasurer ; and for many years '

buckminster. — BULLARD . 203
a pubhc house near the centre of the town.* He d. July 7, 1826,
ae. ab. 75. His wid. Keziah d. Feb. 1833.
Note. — Mart m. Tilly Rice, 1748, in  . Edward, of Dedham,
1786, was a volunteer to suppress Shay's rebellion.
BULL, JACOB, was rated in Fram. ab. 1755.
BULLARD, SETH, (b. at HoU., Feb. 17, 1709, s. of Benj.
and w. Tabitha, and br. of Jona. of Barre and Benj. of HoU.) m.
Sarah TwitcheU, and had in Holl., 1. Ebenezer, b. 1737 ; 2. Sa
rah, m. Solo. Walker; 3. Mary, b. 1746, m. Sam. Claffin ; 4.
Comfort, b. 1751, prob. d. young. Sarah the m. d. '51, and her
hush. m. 2d Lydia Haven, and moved to Fram. ab. 1761, and
was chosen Warden, 1768. He lived first on Rich. Fiske's farm,
and 2d on the farm of Geo. Bullard, where he d. 1775, and his
wid. left town.
2. EBENEZER, s. of Seth (1), m. Betsey Haven, and had
m HoU. 1. Betsey, b. Ap. 9, 1759, m. Moses Fiske, of Fram. ;
and in Fram. 2. Lydia, m. Ezekiel Rice ; 3. Sally, m. John
Parkhurst ; 4. Polly, b. in Athol, m.  Porter ; 5. Daniel,
b. in Templeton, m. Wid.  Nutt ; 6. Ebenezer, b. m Peters
ham, d. ae. 9 ; 7. Seth, b. hi Athol, m.  • Newton, of Southb.
Ebenezer the f. occupied the Geo. Bullard farm, where he d.,
1792. His wid. left town, and d. 1811.
3. ELI, (s. of Henry, of Medway), Y. C. 1787, m. in Fram.
Ruth Buckminster, May, 1794 ; and was f. of 1. Charles, b.
July 4, 1796, d. at sea ; 2. Nancy, b. Dec. 20, '99, m. Otis Fair
banks ; 3. Edward ; 4. Maria. Eh, Esq., practised as a lawyer
m Fram., was Preceptor of the Academy, and Town Clerk 8 years.
He d. 1824, ae. 65.
4. AARON, (b. June 7, 1770, s. of Samuel, Esq., of HoU.
by his w. Lydia Partridge) , m. Jerusha Littlefield, came to Fram.
Ap. 8, 1793, and settled on the Maynard Farm, before occupied
by Maj. Banister. He was f. of 1. Dana, b. Jan. 4, 1796, m.
1st, Elizabeth Goodnow, 2d, Mary Ann Tarlton ; 2. George, b.
* Feb. 22, 1775, Capt. Brown and a public house. They relate that dur-
Ens. D'Bernicoe, were ordered by ing the stay on their return, a. mili-
Gen. Gage, to sketch the roads, tary company exercised near the
passes, &G. between Boston and Wor- house; after which, one of the com-
cester. They went disguised like manders made a very eloquent speech,
countrymen; and in their journal recommending, patience, coolness and
note their slay twice at Mr. Buck- bravery. M. H. Coll. 2d Ser. IV. 209,
minster's, in Framingham, who kept 21 1 .

204 bullard. — burnham.
July 30, '98, m. Mary BuUard, of Wayland ; 3. Cyrus, b. Ap.
22, 1801, m. Lucy Goodnow ; 4. Lydia P., b. Dec. 4, 1803, m.
hJuIs Clayes ; 5. Emelinb, b. Nov. 4, 1811, m. H. W. Coohdge.
A. the f. d. m Fram., May, 1846.
Note —The Bullards have been numerous in Dedham, Medfield,
Sherb Holl., &c. The Sherb. families appear to have descended partly
from the Dedham. and partly from the Wat. Bullards. Benj. was of Wat,
1644 Beni of Boggestow, in 1673, conveyed land m Wat., near Fresh
Pond, to Justinian Holden. He was f by w. Martha, of Samvd, who m.
in Sherb., Deborah Atherton, June, 1691, and d. Dec. 11, 1727. Aaron
descended from Benj. and w. Eliz., of Medfield and Sherb., through Isaac,
(d. 1742), Samuel, (d. 1793), and Samuel, Jr., (d. 1815).*
BULLEN, SAMUEL, and w. Prudence, had m Fram.,
John, b. Nov. 17, 1728 ; Samuel, b. Feb. 26, '30-1. S. the f
hved m the N. part of F., and sold to John Trowbridge. (Court R.)
2. JOHN, by w. Ehzabeth, had m Fram., LoiS, b. Ap. 15,
1747 ; Samuel, b. Mar. 23, '49 ; Jeduthan, b. Jan. 21, '51 ;
AsHBELL, b. Feb. 18, '53. July 13, 1755, " Ehzabeth (the m.)
had a letter by the hand of her father Adams, to the ch. m
Wrentham, where she went to reside." (Ch. Rec). E. was a
wid. 1759.
Note. — The Bullens of this and neighboring towns, prob. sprung from
Samuel and w. Mary, of Dedham and Medfield, who had Mary,b. 1642;
Samuel, '44; Elizabeth, '46; Joseph, '51; Ephraim, 'SS; Mdaiiah,'55;
Elisha, '56; Eleazer, '62, d. do; Bethiah, '64:; and John, who m. Judith
Fisher, and was f. of Samuel, b. 1702. Ephraim and Elisha had child, in
Sherb., the 1st (Eph. whose est. was settled Sep. 13, 1697), f. by w. Grace,
of Ephraim, John, and Mary, who m. John Sherman ; the 2d, f. of Elisha,
Sam., and Jonathan.
BURNHAM, JOB, from Hop. ab. 1769, m. Tabitha Newton,
dr. of Wm., and had 1. Sally, b. m Hop., Aug. 28,
1769, m. John GaUot, Ap., '94; 2, John, (b. m Fram.
as were all succeedmg), d. young ; 3. Susannah, m. Abr.
Loker, of Nat. ; 4. Daniel, m. Patty Dadmun ; 5. MoSBS, m.
Lois Gleason, and Hannah Young. The f. then m. 2d. Nabby
Merrit, and had 6. Nabby, d. young ; 7. Nathaniel, b. 1781, d.
unm., ae 28 ; 8. Mary, d. ae ab. 19 ; 9. Nichols, d. ae 16.
Job, th^ f. hved on a pasture, near S. House No. 4. ; removed
to Littleton, where he d. Mar. 1, 1803, ae ab. 64. lEs wid.
Nabby d. May, 1817.
* William d. at Charlestown, his about 85 years of age. His w. was
will, (proved March 17, 1686-7), Mary ; he had sons /«aac, (f of Wil-
dated July 5, 1679, he being then liam), Jfathaniel, and a dr. ElizabA

burnham. — CAMPBELL. 205
Note. — Job was s of Josiah and w. Anne, of Hop., who had Job, b.
at Chebacco, 17-38 ; Ruth, A. unm. se. 74 ; Lydia, m. Timo. Johnson ; Han
nah, m. John Muzzey, of Dublin ; Joshua, m. Anne Osburn, and lived lor a
time in Fram. ; and Josiah, m. Patty BuUai'd, of Holl. Jeremiah, of Hop.,
was dismissed to Ipswich ch., 1754.
BUTLER, JOHN, proposed to cov. in the Fram. Ch. Jan. 29,
1723-4, and had by w. Elizabeth, 1. Elizabeth, bap. in Hop.,
1727 ; 2. John, b. Mar. 28, '29, (Hop. Rec); 3. Phinehas, b.
June 3, '32, m. Bathsheba Graves, Ap. 27, '65, was an invalid
pensioner, and d. in Fram. Jan. 16, 1806, se. 73 1-2 years ; 4.
Joseph, b. Aug. 15, '34 ; 5. William, b. Ap. 18, '38 ; 6. John
Wood, b. Ap. 27, '40. Ehzabeth the m. d. Ap. 27, 1740, and
her husb. m. 2d Wid. Joanna Eames, dr. of Col. Buckminster,
Sen., Mar. 19, 1740-1. Lt. John the f., a shoemaker, lived near
Phinehas Rice's. His will, written Mar. 1744, (he being then
bound for Cape Breton), was proved Ap. 20, 1747.
2. JOHN, Jun., s. of John (1), m. Hannah Drury, and had,
Mercy, b. Jan. 6, 1763, d. July 30, '64. Capt. John built
where Micajah Rice hves. He was in the Wars, and is said to
have excited the enmity of the Indians, who once came to Fram.
in quest of him ; but he received notice of their design and se
cured himself. He is said to have had a s. William, who was
perhaps the W., of Cavendish, Vt., who m. in Fram., Catharine
Dadmun, Feb. 25, 1797. Capt. John d. Mar. 20, 1795.
JOSEPH, s. of John (1), m. Sarah •  , and had in Nat. 1.
Joseph, b. Aug. 28, 1757 ; and in Fram. 2. Sarah, b. Jan. 27,
'59 ; 3. John, b. Feb. 19, '01 ; 4. Mary, b. Feb. 3, '63 ; 5. Bela
Lincoln, b. Nov. 22, '64. Jos. the f. kept tavern in Fram., and
also for a time in Concord. He hved where the f. of Mr. Joel
Rice hved.
¦^ Note. — Joseph and w. Sarah, of Medfield, had Joseph, born 1665.
Thomas was of Hop., 1745, and d. 1766. Jeremiah, his s., m. in Holl.,
Martha Morse, 1755, and had Aaron; /oeZ, bap. 1764; and piob. others.
Elizabeth m. in Southb., Reuben Comings, 1757. Peter and w. Sa
rah, of Marlb., had John, 1732, and otheis.
CAMBRIDGE, TOBY, m. Rose Mingo, Jan. 4, 1738-9.
CAMPBELL, DANIEL, b. m Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 17,
1760, came to America, 1776 ; and was of Worcester, when he
m. Beulah How, of Fram., Sep. 22, 1780. His chil. b. in Fram.
were 1. James, b. Jan. 15, 1781, m. Fanny Babcock, of MUton;
2. Jane, b. Nov. 22, '83, d. Feb. '84; 3. Fanny, b. Jan. 22,
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206 CAMPBELL. — CHILD.
'85, m. Jerem. Sprague of Hingham, and 2d, Israel GUman, of
Sandwich, N. H. ; 4. Eunice, b. June 2, '87, m. Wm. Durand of
Boston, and d. ab. 1836 ; 5. Walter, b. Feb. 24, '90, unm. ; 6.
Beulah, b. May 1, '92, m. Boylston FuUiam, of Fitchburg, hves
m Boston; 7. Betsey, b. Jan. 15, '95, m. Levi Lord, of Boston,
d. ab. 1819; 8. and 9. twins, b. Aug. 17, '97, viz: Daniel, d.
unm. ae. 24, and Nancy, m. Levi Lord, (his 2d w.), hves m Or
ange ; 10. John, b. Oct. 15, '99, d. unm. Beulah the m. d. ab.
1823. Daniel the f. d. Dec. 20, 1838.
CARLILE, MARY, m. Samuel Walker, Jun., Sep. 28, 1738.
Note. — Bartholomew, and w. Hannah, of Sud., had James, 1686;
Hannah,'^} .
CARTER. " A child of Mr. Carter bap. Sep. 16, 1764."
(Ch. Rec.)
Note. — In Sud., Thomas m. Elizabeth White, 1682. Jonathah and
w. Susanna, 1741. James and w. Priscilla, 1754.
CHAMPNEY, JONATHAN, m Fram. 1764. [Jonathan and
w. Damaris, of Southb. had William, 1767; Betty ; Benjamm;
Samuel ; Nathan ; and others. J
2. NOAH, hved near the Trowbridge farm, and d. there. He
had by w. Mary, Abner, b. Jan. 14, 1770 ; William, b. Mar.
29, '73 ; MiLLY ; and Ellen.
Note. — Noah and w. Martha, of Camb., had John, 1727 ; and JVbofe, 1732.
Richard and w. Jane, of Camb., 1635.
CHANDLER, THOMAS ; his son Reuben bap. June, 1786.
CHENEY, JOHN ; his w. Ehzabeth d. June 13, 1730. John
of F. m. Mary, dr. of Noah and Mary Clap, of Sud., Dec. 25,
1730. Jesse, s. of John, bap. Oct. 20, 1754.
John and w. Mary, of Sud. had Elias, b. 1734. John and w. Keziah, had
Hester, 1748. John and w. Hannah, had Jesse, b. 1754 ; AbigaU; andBioj.
John and w. Elizabeth, of Newton, had chil. from 1706 to "27; J. and E.
in Weston, 1726 to '29. Cheneys lived in Medfield, 1663.
CHILD, JOSIAH, m. Experience Reed of Sud., Oct. 10,
1753 ; and had in Fram., 1. Sarah, b. Sep. 4,1755,m. Phiaehas
Bemis of Southb.; 2. Abel, b. Nov. 9, '57, m. Hannah Eaton, f.
of Asahel; David; Winsor; Phebe; Anne; Noah; Martha;
Nathan; Mary; Curtis, and Abel; 3. Josiah, b. Aug. 23,
1761, bap. June 10, '70, m. Nancy Brown, Mar. 31, '96, lives in
Nat.; 4. Daniel, b. Ap. 20, '64, d. May 25, '67 ; 5. Elizabeth,
b. Ap. 30, '66, m. Amos Johnson, of South. Aug. '86 ; 6. Daniel,

child.  CLAFLIN. 207
bap. July 26, '72, m. AbigaU Haven, of Marlb. June 16, '96,
drowned ab. 1824 ; 7. Lydia, bap. Oct. '75, drowned in a weU.
Josiah and w. adm. from ch. in Rutland, May 23, 1779.
Josiah bad a brother Abiathar. John, in 1755, was paid in Fram., for
mending the meeting house glass. Deac. Ephraim, of Wat., d. 1663.
This family is numerous on the Wat. and Newton Records.
CHRISTY, JOHN, and w. hi Fram. before 1722. Hester,
bap. May 1, 1720.
CHURCHILL, MERCY, m Fram. about 1770 ; built near
Buckminster's saw mUl, and d. iaFram. Nov. 2, 1818.
CLAFLIN, DANIEL, m. in Fram., Rachel Pratt, and had in
Hop. Daniel, bap. 1727, m. Mercy Wethe, in HoU. 1750 ; Mercy,
w. of Daniel, d. in Fram. Aug. 3, 1798 ; 2. Timothy, bap.
1729, m. Mary Gould, m Sutton, '51 ; 3. Rachel, b. 1731 ; 4.
Cornelius, b. Mar. 13, '33-4. Rachel the m. d. 1736. Daniel
the f. d. in Fram., old and decrepid, ab. 1775.
Daniel, of Hop., m. Susanna Carril, 1736, and had Hepsibah, '37; Sarah
w. of Daniel, d. 1743. In Hop., Robert m. Elizabeth Jeflfers, Oct., 1734 ;
Caleb ra. Mary Tilton, 1735; Ebenezer m. Hannah Smith, 1739; Cok-
NELins m. Elizabeth Carril, 1738 ; all of whom had chil. in Hop. Sarah,
m. in Fram., David Pratt, Mar. 10, 1723-4.
2. CORNELIUS, s. of Dan. (1), m. in Hop. Deb. How, 1753 ; .
and had hi F., 1. John, b. Ap. 8, '54 ; 2. Increase, bap. May 7,
'58, m. Sarah, dr. of Geo. Stimson, Ap. 1782, removed to N. Y.;
3. Abigail, bap. Nov. 2, '60, m. Eph. Newton, Mar. 1784,
moved to Delhi, N. Y. ; 4. Hannah, b. Nov. 7, '62, d. unm.
1839 ; 5. William, b. Nov. 16, '65, m. Sally Dougherty, Oct.
6, '94, and f. of Patty ; Betsey ; Nancy ; William, and Milton.
Wm. the f. d. in Fram. ; 6. Asa, bap. Ap. 16, '69, m. Jenny
Dougherty, Ap. '93, and f. of Micah; Alvin ; Abijah; Ebene
zer ; David, and Olivia. Asa the f. d. in. Fram. Jan. 1817 ; his
w. d. 1829 ; 7. Sarah, m. Benjamin Morse, Nov. 1792, and d.
in Fram. ; 8. Elizabeth, b. Ap. 11, '75, m. Nath'l Pike, of Hop.
Cornelius the f. d. Aug. 1, 1818, ae. 84. Deborah his w. d. 1821.
3. JOHN, s. of Cornelius (2), m. Henrietta Stimson, of Fram.;
and had in F. 1. Aaron, b. Aug. 25, 1778 ; 2. Betsey, b. Mar.
2, '81 ; 3. Henrietta, b. Ap. 23, '83 ; 4. John, b. Oct. 9, '85.
John the f. moved to N. Y. state, ab. 1790.*
* Antipas and w. Sarah, of Lex- had Sarah, 1706 ; Robert, '08 ; Jfoah,
ington, (at one time prob. of Sud.), '10; Jfehemiah, '13. Robert Mackloff-

208

clap. — CLARK.

CLAP, EDWARD, rated in Fram. ab. 1720. This famUy was
numerous in Sud., and connected with the Claps of Dorchester.
CLARK, or CLARKE, ISAAC, m. Sarah Stow, of Marlb.
and had, 1. Martha, b. ab. 1694, m. Maj. Joseph WiUard, of
Grafton, July 5, 1715-16, and d. at G. 1794, ae. 100 ; 2. Saear,
b. Aug. 5, 1701, m. Thomas Drury, Jun., June 10, 1719; 3.
Mary, b. Dec. 31, 1705, m. Wilham Coy ; 4. Matthias, m.
Lydia Eaton, Oct. 17, 1729 ; [Comet Matthias was m Fram.
1738. He d. in Leicester] ; 5. Jonathan, b. July 9, 1706, d.
May 2, 1709 ; 6. Isaac, b. Mar. 25, 1709 ; 7. Jonathan, b.
1712 ; 8. Rebeckah, b. Sep. 30, 1716, m. Lt. Samuel Stone,
June 14, 1737. Capt. Isaac the f. bo't, 1705, of Col. Bucknun
ster, 90 ac. of Lynde's land. He commanded a Co. of Troopers
hi Fram., and d. May 26, 1768, at the extreme age of 102. Sarah
his w. d. May 17, 1761, ae. 88. " He hved 70 years with the
wife of his youth. His offspring that descended from him was
251." (G. Stone.)*

len, of Wenham, had Daniel, b. Jan.
25,1674, and several daughters. Tra
dition in the Claflin family gives their
name as originally McLaughlin.
Hopkinton was settled by many
Scotch emigrants. Were the Claflins
among them ? The Claflins of Fram.
have generally lived near the com
mon. * Isaac was son of Thaddeus, "a
man of standing and enterprise,"
who came from Ireland, lived at
"Clarke's Point,'' Portland, was one
of the commandants there, and m.
Elizabeth, 2d dr. of Michael Mitton,
(whose w. was Elizabeth, only dr. of
George Cleeves), about 1662 ; and
bis eldest dr., Elizabeth, m. Capt.
Edward Tyng, (whose daughter Eliz
abeth m. a brother of Dr. Franklin),
and another daughter m. a Harvey,
and was a wid. in Boston, 1719. Lt.
Thaddeus was killed by the Indians
at Munjoy's Hill, 1690, and his wid.
d. in Boston, 1736, sb. 92. (Maine
Hist. Coll. I 203, 208, and 214). Mrs.
Beulah Patterson, b. 1740, g. dr. of
Capt. Isaac, of Fram., stated before
her death, (thus writes Rev. Joseph
Allen, of Northb.), that Isaac came
from Falmouth, and that his mother
and his sister Rebeckah were taken

by the Indians and carried captive
to Canada, where the mother died.
Rebeckah was sold to the French
Canadians, among whom she lived
so contented, that when money was
sent for her ransom, she refused to
leave ; sending word that " the money
sent was not sufficient to supply her
table for a single day." Tradition
relates, that Capt. Isaac learned the
carpenter's trade at Marlborough,
and settled at Fram., in the wilder
ness, se. 25, near or at Mr. Joel Tayn-
tor's. When Gen. Amherst halted
with his army at Marlb., on his march
to Canada, 1759, (he encamped near
the pond, and had his quarters at the
tavern), he invited Capt. Clark, then
much advanced in years, to breakfast
with him. The latter rode to Marlb.
on horseback, and his vigor and vi
vacity so delighted his host, that he
was invited to accompany the Gene
ral in a review of his troops. While
riding his young horse, the General
said, "Capt. Clark, you have a fine
horse there ; if you will sell him, I
will give you his full value." The
old man answered, "No! Generab
He was born on my farm ; I raised
him for my own use, and now 1 mean
to wear him out." Capt. Clark re-

CLARK. 209
2. ISAAC, s. of Isaac (1), m. Mary Stone, Ap. 21, 1740 ;
and had Beulah, b. July 23, 1740, m. David Patterson.
3. JONATHAN, s. of Isaac (1), m. Anne WUson, May 2,
1745 ; and had 1. Jonas, b. 1745 ; 2. Benjamin, d. unm. m
Fram. ab. 1815 ; 3. Phinehas, d. unm. at sea ; 4. William, m.
Hannah Moulton, of Wayland, and d. 1821 ; 5. Anne, m. and
hved in Boston and Maine. Jona. the f. hved at the N. part of
Fram. and d. ab. 1789. Anne his w. d. 1797, ae. 81.
4. JONAS, s. of Jona. (3), m. Mary How, and with w. adm.
to ch. Oct. 6, '65. Then- chU. were 1. Molly, b. Aug. 8, '64, m.
Abr. Eager, of Marlb. Dec. '85 ; 2. Eleanor, b. Ap. 24, '66, m.
Seth Grout of Wethersfield, Vt. ; 3. Isaac, b. Nov. 20, '67, m.
Wid. Tabitha Wmch, and d. in Fram. 1846 ; 4. Anna, b. Oct. 20,
'69, d. young ; 5. Jonas, b. May 1, '71 ; 6. Betty, b. July 28, '72,
m. Jona. Holden, of Winsor, Vt. ; 7. Anna, b. Oct. 20, '74, m.
Samuel Lovejoy of Winsor, Vt. ; 8. Patty, b. May 15, '74, m.
Dumarel Grout, of Wethersfield, Vt. ; 9. Sally, b. Sep. 20,
'76, m. Elijah Pike, of Hop., after of Petersham ; 10. Phinehas,
b. July 10, '78, m. SaUy Margate, of Weston, now in Penn. ; 11.
Abraham, b. Mar. 26, '80, m. Lydia Clark ; 12. Moses, b. Oct.
14, '81, unm. ; 13. Hitty, b. Jan. 7, '85, d. May 15, 1805.
Jonas the f kept school, was a ready penman, and d. Dec. 1819,
ae. 74. His w. Mary d. 1811, ae. 66.
5. URIAH, d. m Fram. Feb. 24, 1725. His est. was adminis
tered by his only son, Pease, the wid. refusing ; Benjamin, of
Wat. a surety. [Uriah, of Wat. m. Mary Pees, of Camb. 1701.]
6. PEASE, s. of Uriah (5), had in Fram., Uriah, b. Oct.
29, 1728. Pease's est. was administered, Jan. 1728.
7. WILLIAM, s. of Isaac Jun., of Hop., m. Sally Bixby, and
in Fram., Luke Bixby, b. Feb. 21, 1793. WUham, the f.

d. at the South.

tained his vigor to a remarkable de- tion but in one instance in this town.
gree, and on his centennial birth-day, Mary, w. of Wm. Hunt, Esq. d. in F.,
rode on horseback to and from Col. Jan. 1843, se. 90, having lived with
Trowbridge's. He was a man of the husband of her youth 71 y. 8 m.
temperate habits and correct morals. The late Mr Jona. Patterson, of
He was several times chosen messen- Northborough, g. g. son of Capt.
ger of the church. His conjugal Clark, had in bis possession, a year
connection was protracted far beyond or two since, an ancient silver headed
the common bounds, and has, (to our cane, marked with " Jonathan Clark,
knowledge), been exceeded in dura- 1697."

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210 CLARK. — cloyes.
8. EDWARD, from R. Island, was minister of the Bap. Ch. in
Fram. near 20 years. He m. Elizabeth Luke, and had Sally, b.
May 16, 1782, d. Dec. 22, 1784 ; and Alma, m. Artemas Parker.
9. CALEB, taxed in Fram. 1734 ; he was prob. the Caleb, of
Sud. who had Caleb, b. 1742, Benjamin, Seth, Calvin, Jonas,
and others.
HuGjumd w. Elizabeih, had at Wat, John, b. Oct. 1.3, 1641 ; Uriah, b.
June 5, '44; Elizabeth, b. Jan 31, '47-8, m. CoL_Joseph_BiJickniiiiater.
In 1681, Hugh and w. Elizabeth, of Roxbury, coITveyed to'sTTohn, of
Muddy River, 67 acres in New Cambridge, (Newton).
JoH.N, of Newton, rn. Elizaheth Norman, 1684, and his will was proved
Mar. 25, 1695. Inventory £660. His chil. were, 1. John, m. Ann Peirce,
of Dorchester, 1697, and f of Mary, b. 1698; John,b. Sep. 22, 1700;
Thomas, b. 1704, m. Maiy Bowen, 1728, and d. at Hop., June 30, 1775, f.
of Peter, b. 1729 ; Jonas, 1730, H. C, 1752, ord. at Lexington : Thomas;
Penuel, &c. ; Isaac, b. 1707, m. Experience Wilson, and lived in Hop., f. of
John, Abigail, l.<aac, Samuel, of Hub!<ardston, Stejihen, and a dr.; and liy
2d w., of Lemuel, William, and Avis; Atherton, b. 1711, m. Patience  ,
and lived at Hop., f. of Atlieiton, Peter, Penuel, &c. ; 2. Wilham, b. June
20, 1686, d. 1737, f. at Newton, by w. Hannah, of Caleb, William Sarah,
and Joanna; 3. Ann, b. 1688; 4. Martha, b. 1690; 5. Esther, h. 1692;
6 Han.vah, b. 1693; 7. Moses, Ii 169.5. John and w. Susanna were of
Sud. 1742, arid had Peter, John, Jonathan, Luther, &c. Arthur, of Sherb.
J719, was from Lincoln.
CLEMENSE, MARY, bap. Nov. 23, 1747. " Oct. 14, 1764,
were bap. John, Joseph and Benjamin, chU. of Mary Clemense,
now w. of  Green, of Upton, by profession, Anabaptist."
Ch. Rec. 1771, John Clemens, ae. ab. 80, came from Upton to
Fram. (T. Rec).
CLEVERLAND, ENOCH, in Fram. 1716, (T. Rec).
CLOYES. This name is variously written Clayes, Cloyse,
Cloise, and Cloice, now Clayes and Cloyes.
1. JOHN CLOISE* was, by profession, a mariner, and pettled first at
Watertown. Oct. 31, 16-39, he is referred to in the Col. Records, in con
nection with his servant, Peter Tylle, whom he was " to teach his trnde of
a seaman, by himself or others." His house at Wat. was " burned down,"
ab. 1656, when he, (then of Charlestown), with w. Jane, sold his land,
&c , at Wat., to Samuel Straiten. He received a part in the division of
wood nt Charlestown, Mar. 1, 1658; and July 25, 1660, conveyed land in
Charlestown to Giles Fifield. The same year, at Falmoiitli, Me., he
signed a petition to the General Court., and in 1670, was living on the W.
*See a petition of Alexander Gor- of Camb. Oct. 15, 1652, Alex Gorth-
don, dated 1653. (Mid. Co. Files). ing, (prob. the same), Scolchman,
A. G. came over with Mr Cloise, in "lately beinu- arrived in New Kng-
the  , Mr. John Allen, master; land, was apprenticed to Goodman
was imprisoned with others at Tut- Stratton, of Wat., in presence of
tellfield, whence they were redeem- John Cloyse," &c. (Mid. Deeds).
ed by monies paid by Mr. Dan. Stone,

CLOYES. 211
side of Presumpscot River. He is supposed to have been killed by the
Indians, in 1676. He is said (Hisi. of Portland) to have bad two wives,
Abigail and Juliann, the latter being, in 1667, 47 years of age His
chil.b in Wat., were 1 John, b. Aug. 26,1638; 2. Peter, b. May 27,
1639 ; 3 Nath A.MEL, b. May 6, 1642, m. Sarah (Mills .'), and w Sarah, was
received to Cliarlestown church, Jan. 8, 1698. He ak-^o bad, 4. Abigail,
m. Jenkins Williams; 5. Sarah in. Peter Housing; 6. Thomas m. Su
sannah, dr. of George Lewis, and had Mary, b July 6, 1677 ; Thomas, who
d. in Boston, before 1735, without issue; George, who m L_\dia Deall,
1717, and lived in Salem, 1735; and Hannah. Thomas, tbe f. was killed
by the Indians, May, 1690; the inventory of Thomas, " late of Cas^co Bay,"
is dated Dec. 2, 1700 ; * 7. Martha, b. at Charlestown, Oct. 13, 1659.
2. PETER, s. of John (1), hved at Wells, Me., and afterwards,
ill 1692, at Salem. He removed about the time of the Witch
craft delusion to Fram., settled at Salem End, where he d. July
18, 1708. From his will, dated three days before his death, it
appears that his chil. were 1. Mary, (then a wid.), who m. Joseph
Trumbull, and hved in Fram. ; 2. Hannah, m. Daniel Elhot,
(lived in Fram. and Oxford) ; 3. Hephzibah, m. Ebenezer Har
rington, of AVat., Feb. 3, 1707-8 ; 4,  , who prob. m. 
Waters or Wallers ; 4. Alice, m.  Bridges ; 5. James ; 6.
Peter. Peter Sen. had 3 wives, viz : Hannah, (m. of Mary) ;
Sarah, (m. of Hepzibah and Alice). His 3d w. was Susanna
Beers, of Wat., whom he m. Jan. 2, 1704. (Susa. was prob. dr.
of Robert Harrington of Wat.) Peter Sen. was T. Treasurer
1701, Moderator of several Town Meetings, and Selectman, 3
years. 3. PETER, s. of Peter (2), m. at Salem, Mary Preston, Dec.
13, 1693, and had in Fram. 1. Elizabeth, b. Sep. 22, 1694 ;
2. Mary, b. Nov. 15, '96, m. in Marlb., James Brown, Dec. 7,
'27; 3. Martha, May 12, '99 ; 4. Abigail, b. Mar. 31, 1701 ;
5. Experience, b. Nov. 19, '02, m. John Parker, and d. Feb.
23, 1783 ; 6. Susannah, b. Dec. 13, '04, m. Simon Goddard,
Nov. 2, '27 ; 7. Rebeckah, b. Dec. 6, '06 ; 8. Peter, b. June
21, '13, d. Ap. 17, 1736 ; 9. Josiah, b. Aug. 27, '15. Peter
the f. was Selectman 9 years, and none of his descendants, (ex
cept through his daughters) , are hving in Fram.
* The Hist, of Portland states, that moved there. Julian, w. of John,
Thomas was at Saco, 1671, and in had a dr. Sarah Spurwell. We may
1674 lived at Falmouth, between add here, that the Charlestown Rec.
Round Marsh and Capisic ; that two contain the marriage, in 1664, of
of the sons of John, sen., viz. : John John with Mary Long. Also, the
and Nathaniel, moved to Wells, and birth, July 1, 1657, of Mary, dr. of
m. sisters, drs. of Thomas Mills. John and w. Sarah. Farmer notes
Peter, s. of John, waa living at Nathan, of Mass., admitted freeman,
Wells, before John and Nathaniel 1660.

212 cloyes.
4. JAMES, s. of Peter (2), m. Mary  , who was adm. to
the ch. 1727, and had in Fram., 1. Esther, b. Ap. 27, 1702, m.
Daniel How, of Shrewsbury, 1725 ; 2. Keziah, b. Dec. 8, '05,
m. Wm. Goddard, of Shrews., Jan. 26, 1726-7 ; 3. John, b.
Sep. 25, '07 ; 4. James, b. June 10, '10 ; 5. Mary, b. Oct. 1,
'12, m. Deac. Jona. Morse, May 16, '34 ; 6. Hannah, b. Ap. 4,
'17, m. Josiah Wilson, of Hop. Ap. 22, '35.
5. JOHN, s. of James (4), m. Elizabeth Morse, Dec. 10, 1730 ;
and had 1. Mary, b. Nov. 3, 1731, m. Rev. Amariah Frost; 2.
Ruth, b. Feb. 19, '33, prob. d. young ; 3. John, b. Mar. 22, '35-6.
John m. 2d Zerviah Town, Nov. 22, 1748, and had 4. Elizabeth,
bap. Feb. 8, '49-0, m.  Ballard, lived in Penn. Zerviah, w.
of John, d. 1766. John the f d. ab. 1790.
6. JAMES, Jun., s. of James (4), m. Lydia Eames, July 24,
1735 ; and had 1. Peter, b. Oct. 30, 1736, d. young. Lydia
the m. d. Nov. 8, '36 ; and James the f. m. Abigail Gleason, May
28, 1740 ; and had 2. Josiah, b. Sep. 30, '41 ; 3. Jambs, b.
Feb. 13, '42-3; 4. Elijah, b. Sep. 5, '44; 5. Lydia, b. Aug.
7, '46, m. Simon Tozer ; 6. Abigail, b. Aug. 7, '52, m. John
Mayhew, and d. in Fram. 1825; 7. Peter, b. Mar. 28, '54.
James the f. was Selectman 5 years, and d. Jan. 1798 ; his w.
Abigail d. Ap. 1798.
7. JOHN, Jun., s. of John (5), m. Desire Perry, of Sherb.
Mar. 25, 1762 ; and had 1. Desire, b. Ap. 13, '63, m. Sam.
Haven, d. in N. Y. ; 2. Josiah, b. Feb. 4, '65, m. Eunice Luke,
who d. June 22, 1836, se. 64, and 2d Eunice Dadmun ; 3. Luther,
b. Jan. 23, '67, m. Sally Temple, of Marlb. 1795, lives in Utica,
N. Y. ; 4. Daniel, b. Ap. 20, '70, m. — - Lee, in Utica ; 6.
Polly, b. Ap. 25, '73, m. Rob. Eames, of Whitestown, N. Y.,
Jan. 24, '93 ; 6. Ruth, b. Aug. 5, '77, m. Wm. Gleason. John
the f. was kiUed by lightning, June 3, 1777, se. 41. His wid.
Desire m. Daniel Hemenway, and d. 1809.
8. JAMES, s. of James (6), m. Mehetabel Gates, (b. in
Spencer), and had, 1. Ruth, b. Dec. 24, 1767, and m. Uriah
Jennings, of Whitestown, N. Y., Dec. '90 ; 2. MEHETABEL,b. Ap.
24, d. May 27, '70 ; 3. a stillborn child, Sep. 18, '71 ; 4. James,
b. July 31, '73, d. Sep. 18, '77 ; 4. Ezra, and 5. Micajah, twins,
b. Dec. 23, '76 — E. m. Lydia Hill, and d. at Buffalo, 1840 ; M.
m. Dorothy Morse, Jan. 26, 1800, lives in Eaton, N. Y. ; 6.

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James, b. July 30, '81 ; 7. Elijah, b. Dec. 15, '83, m. Aseneth
Morse, lives in F. ; 8. Jonas, b. Ap. 14, '88, m. Susannah
Morse, lives in F. James the f. was Selectman 4 years, lived
on the farm late of his s. Elijah, and d. Dec. 9, 1809. Mehet.
Ms w. d. Nov. 2, 1822, se. 76 1-2 years.
9. ELIJAH, s. of James (6),m. Abigail Pepper; and had in
Fram. 1. Sarah, b. Jan. 8, 1763, m. Fortunatus Nichols, Sep.
'83 ; 2. Elijah, b. Dec. 23, '64, m. Levinah Hemenway, Mar.
'90, and d. May 22, 1815 ; 3. Benjamin, b. Mar. 20, '67, m.
 Larrabee, had 10 sons and d. in Charlestown No. 4 ; 4.
Abigail, b. Aug. 29, '69, prob. d. young ; and in Fitzwilham,
5. Joseph, b. Sep. 20, '71, m. ¦  How and d. m Shrewsb. ; 6.
Nathan, b. Oct. 17, '73, followed the seas ; 7. Betsey, b. Nov.
15, '75, went to Dudley with her m. and m. a Phipps. Capt.
Elijah the f. d. at White Plains, m the Rev. War. ' His wid. Ab
igail m. Maj. Nath. Healey, of Dudley.
10. PETER, s. of James (6), m. Polly Nixon, Jan. 1785,
and had, 1. Polly, b. July 22, 1785, m.  ¦ Harris of
Bridgeport, Vermont ; 2. Sophia, b. Sep. 25, 1786, d. unm.
1804; 3. Nancy, b. June 5, '88, d. young; 4. Amy, b.
Mar. 23, '90, m.  Hemenway, andd. young ; 5. Dana, bap.
Oct. '92, M. Coll., Vt., a mmister at Plainfield ; 6. Francis, bap.
June '94, m.  Crowfoot, of Vt. ; 7. George, bap. July '96,
m. in Shelburne, Vt. ; 8. Sukey, bap. Nov. '98, d. 1802. Capt.
Peter was a Selectman 6 years, and a Trustee of the Academy,
Hfe moved to Bridgeport, Vt., in the Spring of 1803, and d. there.
COGGIN, MARY, m. Wilham Ward, of Worcester, Feb. 20,
1732-3. [John, and Josiah were of Sud., ab. 1733.J
COLE, JOHN, was bap. in Fram. Mar. 10, 1723. Jonathan,
bap. May 2, 1725. Samuel of Fram. m. Sarah Boutel of Read
ing, in Wob., 1728.
2. ONESIMUS, m. Jemima Leland, both of Sherb., Oct. 16,
1771 ; and had (prob. in Sherb.) Thaddeus ; Samuel ; John ;
Joseph ; Sally ; Polly ; Rhoda ; Jemima ; and — — . Jemima
the m. d. Oct. 2, 1792, se. 40. Her husb. m. 2. Betsey Wheeler,
of Concord, Nov. 7, 1793 ; and had hi Fram. Calvin ; Eliza,
d. young ; Abigail ; Sukey ; Francis ; and Rebeckah. 0.
the f lived near Mr. Charles Clark's and elsewhere, and d. Oct. 8,
1814, se. 63. His wid. Betsey m. — -HUl.

214 coller. — cook.
COLLER, or COLLAR,, JOHN early took the oath of fidelity, at Wat
John and w. Hannah, of Camb., had John, b. Mar 6, 1661, and Thomas,
b. Dee. 14, '63. (Camb. Records). John, sen., owned land in Fram. and
Sud., 1693. He bought of Benj. and Ebenezer Rice, Apr. 4, 1691, S. of
Sud. bounds. [Mary m. in Marlb , Samuel Holland, Jan. 9, 1695-6.
Hannah, m. in Wat., James Cutting, 1679. Nathaniel, of Sud., m. Mary
Barret, Oct. 10, 1693, and was of Chelmsford, 1698; Nath., of Stow, d. at
Annapolis Royal, 1711, (prob. without chil.) Jane m. in Boston, Tho.
Walker, 1706. Richard commanded a brigantine from Boston, 1715.]
2. JOHN, s. of John, (1), d. in Nat., and his will -was proved Oct., 1718,
He had a w. Elizabeth, and chil. 1. Thomas ; 2. John, m. Sarah Morse, of
Needham, Jan. 13, 1720 ; 3. Phinehas, m. Himnah Daniels, of Sherb., Jan.
1, 1730, and had Elizabeth, 1731 ; 4. Uriah ; S.Joseph; 6. Hezekiah, b
ab. 1714, m. in Sud., Elizabeth Rice, March 1, 1743, and had Lydia, b.
May 1.3, '44, m. Samuel Dunn, and d. young ; 7. Susanna ; 8. Priscilla,
m. Peter Gallop, of Fram., Jan. 10, 1733-4; 9. Sybilla, ni. in Newton,
Joseph Bartlett, Feb. 11, 1730-1. In 1705, the Nat Indians petitioned the
Court for liberty to sell to John, Jr., carpenter, 200 acres of land, for
building their meeting house.
3. THOMAS, s. of John (2), m. 1. Alice Alden of Needham,
Ap. 9, 1719, and 2. Elizabeth Dunton of Sud., Jan. 19, '20-1,
and had Alice, b. in Nat. Mar. 26, 1729, m. Tho's Stone of ¥.,
and d. 1782. Tho. the f. was in Fram. 1749 and deer-rieve
1757. He built the old Thomas Stone house, occupied after by
his s. m law. He d. 1770 ; his w. d. 1780.
4. JAMES, by w. Ehzabeth, had hi Fram. 1. James, b. Jan.
20, 1695-6 ; 2. Joseph, b. Dec. 16, 1702, m. Mercy Travise in
Hop., 1729, and f. of Joseph, bap. 1729 ; Daniel, b. Sep. 7, '32,
and rated in Fram. ab., 1757. James the f. had also Jonas, b.
1713, d. 1795 at Oxford ; and Elizabeth, who m. Daniel Tombs,
1739. J. the f. m. 2d Hannah Twitchell, 1746, and d. m Oxford,
1749. (Wore, prob.)*
5. JAMES, Jun., s. of James (4), was adm. to Fram. ch. Feb.
16, 1718; and had in F., 1. Jonathan, b. May 8, 1718; 2.
David, bap. Sep. 10, 21 ; 3. Sarah, bap. m Hop. '24. J. was
dism. to Hop. ch., Nov. 19, '27.
Note. — Mrs. Mercy Collar, m. in Fram., Christopher Nixon, Aug. 16,
1748. Hannah m. James Beale, in Weston, Sep. 5, 1718. Mary, of
Needham, m. Nath. Dewing, of Weston, 1763. Oliver was an early
prop, at Oxford. Coller's Meadow is early named in Fram. Records, as in
the S. W. part of Pram. Collars lived near Mr. Charles Clark's.
COLLINS, JOSEPH, and EBENEZER, rated m Fram. about
1768. This name is found on the Southb. Rec.
COOK, EDMUND, a field driver in Fram., 1705.
*ln 1755, James (-oiler, ee. 55, de- Arousick Island, near the mouth of
posed (Clerk's Off. C. C. P. Boston) the Kennebeck, and 33yearB atRich-
that he had lived six months at mond fort.

cook. — crummiel. 215
2. JAMES, m. Lydia Fisk in Newton, Nov. 24, 1737 ; and had
in Fram., 1. Jonathan, b. Dec. 3, '38 ; 2. Lydia, b. Jan. 22,
'39-0 ; 3. Stephen, b. June 24, '41 ; 4. Enoch, Jan. 4, '44 ; 5.
Zebediah Fisk, Feb. 26, '46 ; and at Newton, 6. Elizabeth, b.
July 8, '48.
Note. — Stephen and w. Rebeckah, of Newton, had James, b. Jan. 23,
1688-9; Samuel; and Peter. Andrew was of Sud., 1702; Thomas, of
Hop. 1726.
COOLIDGE, OBADIAH, and family are noticed in the T.
Rec. as in Fram. 1729.
2. JOEL, s. of John and w. Elizabeth, of Sherb., came to
Fram. 1788, and bought of wid. Sarah Bixby. He m. Martha
Ware, of Sherb., and had hi S. 1. Charles, b. '82, d. unm., 1803,
in S. C. ; 2. Mehetabel, b. Mar. 24, '84, m. Silvanus Phipps ; 3.
Sophia, b. '87, m. Dr. Daniel Stone, of Sharon, and d. 1820 ;
4. Patty, b. July 23, 1789, m. Josiah Fisk ; 5. Sally, b. Mar.
27, '92, m. David Haven ; 6. Francis, b. May 3, '97, m. Mahala
Stone, of Dubhn ; 7. Henry Ware, b. May 3, '97, m. Emily Bul
lard, and d. Oct. 16, 1841 ; 8. Joseph B., b. Dec. 21, '99, lives
inBoston. Joel the f. was Selectman 1708, and d. Oct. 5, 1841,
se. 82. Martha his w. d. Sep. 23, 1825, ss. 69.
COY, or Macoy, WILLIAM, m. Mary Clark, of Fram., and
had, 1. William, bap. Sep. 5, 1726 ; 2. Mary, bap. July 24,
'26. Wm. and w. cov'd Sep. 5, 1725, and was in Fram. 1730.
2. NATHANIEL, m. Sarah Eames, of Fram., Feb. 4, 1725-6 ;
and had 1. Sarah, b. Aug. 27, 1726, m. John Mistrick, Aug. 12,
'47 ; 2. Abigail, b. July 12, d. 14th, 1728. Sarah w. of Nath.
d. July 23, 1728, se. 27.
AitcHEBALD and w. Margaret, of Newton, (m. 1692), Tiad Hannah, 1693 ;
WiUiam,'95; John, '98; jYathaniel, '01; AbigaU, '04; Edward, '06; Eliza
beth, '12, d. '16; JVehemiah, '14; Mary, '20. Daniel Macoy, tailor, was of
Camb., 1678, and of Cambridge village, 1679. John Coye killed at Brook
field, 1675.
CRAIGIE, JOHN, rated in Fram. 1784.
CROSBY, MARY, adm. to the ch. July 7, 1754. [Joseph
m. Hannah Maynard, m Marlb., 1714, and d. in Wore. 1744.J
CRUMMIEL, JACOB, and w. Nanny had m Fram., 1. Eliz
abeth, b. Feb. 25, 1770 ; 2. Jacob, b. Ap. 22, '73. Jacob
the f. was taxed ab. 1790.*
* It is said that an old lady by the having been saved at the earthquake
name of Franklin was of his family, of Lisbon.
and that he represented himself as

216 cusANS . — cutting .
CUSANS, COZENS or CUZZENS, ABRAHAM, taught
school in Fram. 1715. Martha was bap. July 13, 1718. Mar
tha dism. to the ch. in Sherb. Ap. 23, 1723.
Abraham bought in Sherb., 1684, on Chestnut and Dopping Brooks, m.
in Wob. Mary Eames, '84, and had in Sherb., Abraham, '85, m. Abigail
Wilkinson, of Charlestown, 1709 ; Isaac, '88, f by w. Martha, of Martha,
1717; Joseph, and others, and d. 1754, in Holl.; Jacob, a.xtA Joseph, '92;
and Mary, or Mercy, '95. The descendants have lived near the S. bounds
ofFram. Isaac was of Boston, 1656.
CUTLER, JONATHAN, rated hi Fram. 1710, m. Abigail
Gale, Jan. 10, 1716-7, and w. adm. to ch. June 15, 1718. Theh
chil. were 1. Jonathan, b. Mar. 26, 1719 ; 2. David, b. Oct. 7,
'21. The wid. Abigail had admin, on Jonathan's est., 1722.
Thomas and w. Tabitha, of Sud., 1707. Jonathan, who d. in Holl,
1762, 86. '52, (his w. Abigail), waa from Medfield. Jonathan, of Marlb,
m Deliverance Hartshorne, 1764. Jonathan and w. Abigail, of WestoD,
1724. Jonathan, of Killingsle, m. in Wat.. Abigail Bigelow, 1710. Na
than, s. of Nathan, bap. in Fram., Oct. 2, 1774.
CUTTING, HEZEKIAH, was Highway Surveyor m Fram.
1727. Keziah, was bap. Sep. 26, 1725. Lydia bap. Dec. 10,
'27. Hezekiah and w. Mary, of Sud. had , William, b. 1713, d.
1716 ; Mary, b. 1717, m. Jonas Richardson, '37. Hezekiah, (b.
1688), and Thomas, (b. 1683), both of Sud. were sons of James,
of Wat. who m. Hannah Coller, 1679. Dinah, of Fram. (prob. b.
in Sud. June 21, 1718,) dr. of Thomas and w. (Mary Nobles), m.
Wm. Briscoe, Oct. 1740.
2. MOSES, m. in Wat. Mercy Stratten, 1736, and lived m F.
on the farm now of Sam'l Cutting. His chil. were, 1. Moses, d.
young ; 2. Daniel, bap. May, 1749 ; 3. Eben. d. in the French
war ; 4. Moses, m. Mary Whitcomb, '70, and d. m Troy, N. H. ab.
1841 ; 5. David, was burnt to death during the Rev. war, in a bam,
where he lay with a broken leg ; 6. Samuel ; 7. Joseph, bap.
Feb. 3, 1754, m. Anna Ball, 1795, and d. in N. Marlb.; 8. Lticy,
bap. June 12, '57, m. Silas Cutting, and lately hved m Wore.
Moses the f. d. ab. 1786. Moses was b. in Wat. Feb. 14, 1712,
s. of Jonathan, (who m. Sarah Flagg, 1710), and g. son of James
who m. Hannah Coller, 1679.
3. DANIEL, s. of Moses (2), m. Submit Ball, 1771, moved
to N. Marlb., and had eight chil., of whom was Daniel, b. Mar.
2, 1782, m. Mary Rugg, Oct. 21, 1806, and lives m Fram.

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Daniel the f. m. 2d wid. Martha Brown, came to Fram. 1796,
and lived beyond Mr. E. Hager's. He brought three chil. viz :
Levi; Azubah, b. 1788, lives in N. Haven; and Submit, b.
1792, m. John Wheeler, lived at Rutland and Ilardwick. Daniel
the f. d. in Fram., 1812, se. 63.
1. SAMUEL, s. of Moses (2), m. Anne Winch, and had, 1. Eliz
abeth, m. Aaron Stone, of E. Sud. Sep. 10, 1795, and d. ab.
1804 ; 2. Nelly, m. Luther Stone, of Wendell, Feb. 21, 1803 ;
3. Sally, m. Aaron Stone ; 4. Nancy, m. Abel Dearth ; 5. Su
san, m. Joseph Potter ; 6. Ebenezer, d. young ; 7. Hannah, d.
young ; 8. Samuel, m. Eliza Brackett. Sam. the f. d. 1832, se.
82 ; w. Anne d. 1837, x. 77.
Richard, of Wat., d. Mar. 21, 1696, "an aged man," leaving Zechariah;
James; Susanna ; and Lyda, b. Sept. 1, 1666. John, of Wat. m. Susanna
Harrington, 1671, and d. 1689, f. of Susanna, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Rob
ert, b. 1683, m. Abigail Sawin, 1715, (f at Sud., of Robert, Sarah, Samuel,
Isaac, Jerusha, and Silence).
DADMUN, SAMUEL, m. Martha Jennings, in Fram., May,
27, 1714. [1718, Martha and her chil. are referred to on the
Town Rec. A dr. of Samuel m.  Wadsworth.]
2. SAMUEL, prob. s. of Sam. (1), m. Lois Pratt of Fram.,
and had 1. Nathan, b. Mar. 7,1742, d. young; 2. Daniel, b.
Mar. 27, '44 ; 3. Nathan, b. June W, '47 ; 4. Timothy, bap. Mar.
28, '50; 5. Martha, bap. Mar. 25, '52, d. unm. July 26, 1833;
6. Elijah, bap. Oct. 19, '55 ; 7. Samuel, first lived in Prince
ton, m. Dorcas Stone, of Fram., Oct. 1787, and d. in Templeton,
1821, se. 61 ; 8. Jonathan ; 9. Lois, bap. May 20, '64, m.
Isaac How, June, 1785, hved iaF.; 10. Susannah, bap. Feb. 5,
'69, m. Ezra Belcher, Mar. 18, '94, hves m Fram. Samuel the
f. hved near Stone's MiUs, and d. 1794. Lois his w. d. 1808.
3. NATHAN, s. of Samuel (2), m. Hannah Sanger ; and had
1. Joseph, b. May 14, 1774 ; 2. Jeduthan, b. Dec. 23, '75,
m. Lois Jones Dec. 18, 1800 ; 3. Eleanor, b. Mar. 18, 1777,
m. Ehas Grout; 4. Sarah, b. Jan. 10, '79, m. Eh Eames of
Holl., hved m Vt. or N. H. ; 5. Hannah, b. Jan. 11, '81, m.
Wm. Clark, of Hop., Jan. 11, 1801 ; 6. Bathshebah, b. Dec.
26, '82, m. Jacob Prescott, (hves m Vt.) ; 7. Nathan, bap.
Sep. '88, m. Burrowdale Jackson ; 8. Mary, bap. Sep. '88, m.
John Clark, and d. 1843. [The births above are as given on the
19

218 dadmun . — DANIELS .
T. Rec.) Nathan the f. d. 1827 ; w. Hannah d. Nov. 19,. 1821,
86.75. 4. DANIEL, s. of Samuel (2), m. Martha Hyde of Newton;
and had, 1. Prudence, b. Dec. 10,1775, m. Luther Knowlton,
Dec. 28, 1800, and d. Oct. 1843 ; 2. Eunice, b. Ap. 23, '77,
m. Josiah Clayes ; 3. Aseneth, b. June 28, '78 ; 4. Martha, b.
Oct. 11, '79, m. Dan. Burnham, of Littleton, Nov. 20, 1804; 5.
John, b. Feb. 17, '81, m. Betsey Mellen, d. hi Fram. Sep. 1838.
Daniel the f. hved at Salem end, and d. in Fram. June 2, 1791,
se. 47. His wid. Martha d. Ap. 25, 1828, se. 83.
5. ELIJAH, s. of Samuel (2), m. Bathshebah Parmenter, m
Sud., Feb. 28, 1781 ; and had in Fram., 1. Betsey, b. Mar. 15,
'84 ; 2. Lucinda, b. Mar. 22, '86 ; 3. Cynthia, m. Abijah Hem
enway. The f. moved to Marlb., and had Daniel; Martin;
Elijah ; and Eunice.
6. TIMOTHY, s. of Samuel (2), m. Sybilla Winch, hved near
Saxonville, and had, 1. Joel, d. young ; 2. Katy, bap. July,
1781, m. William Butler, of Cavendish, Vt., Feb. 25, '97; 3.
Polly, bap. July, '81, m. Wilham Dadmun, Mar. 5, 1800 ; 4.
Nancy, bap. June, '82, m. Wm. Swan, of Dorchester. Timo. and
w. adm. to ch., July, 1781. T. the f. d. ha Fram., Feb., 1832,
se. ab. 82.
7. JONATHAN, s. of Samuel (2), m. Eunice Dunn, Ap.,
1781, and had William, who m. Polly Dadmun, and d. m Fram.,
1834. Jona. the f. lived near the Belchers, and d. in F.
8. JOSEPH, s. of Nathan (3), m. 1st, Betsey Pike, and had
Willard ; Betsey ; Loammi ; Joseph ; and Mary. Hem. 2d,
Milly Pike, moved to Littleton, ab. 1800, and back to Fram., ab.
1842. He had in all 16 chil., 3 of them sons.
Note. — The Dadmuns are said to be of Scotch extraction.
DALRYMPLE, (commonly called Darumple), JAMES, had
1. Anne, bap. June, 1798, d. unm. ; 2. William, d. in Canada,
ab. 1814, se. 25. James lived at Salem end, and moved to Marlb.
[James is said to have been s. of James, a Scotchman, wbo was taken
prisoner from the Americans in the Revolutionary War, asked permission
to step aside, and succeeded in escaping, although many guns were dis
charged at him. James m. in Sud., Azubah Parmenter, Dec. 7, 1780.
Aseneth, ofFram., m. Sam. Clark, of Hop.. Nov. 25, 1806. Robert m.
in Newton, Sarah Fuller, 1768.]
. DANIELS, ISRAEL, and w. Anna. A. adm. from the ch. in

DANIELS. — DARLING. 219
Medway, Aug., 1799. David, s. of Israel, bap. Oct. '99. An
na the w. d. Mar. 3, 1800, se 33. Israel m. Levinah Daniels,
Mar. 19, 1801.
Note. — Joseph was in Medfield, 1660.
DARLING, JOHN, and w. Abigail, hved in the N. part of
the town ; and had, 1. Abigail, b. June 2, 1736 ; 2. John,
Mar. 24, '37-8 ; 3. Amasa, Mar. 13, '43 ; 4. Timothy, Aug.
12, '47. AbigaU the w. adm. to the ch., Feb. 5, 1748. [Sa
rah, of Fram., m. Isaac Wheeler, of Holden, Aug. 18, 1752.
John, s. of Samuel, bap. June 18, 1758. Thomas, rated in
Fram., ab. 1738.]
2. AMOS, m. Hepsebah Bruce, in Southb., May 9, 1745, and,
with w. cov. in Fram., Nov. 17, '48 ; and had in F., 1. Joseph,
b. Oct. 29, 1746 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 2, '48, m. Eleazer
Rice, of Marlb., 1772 ; 3. Jonas, b. June 4, '53, m. Molly
Knights, of Marlb., had 8 chil. m Marlb., and d. in Sterhng ; 4.
Lucy, b. Aug. 13, '55, m. Daniel Rice, of Marlb. ; 5. Amos, b.
June 16, '57, m. Laovisie Hager, of Marlb. ; 6. Hephzibah, b.
Dec. 8, '59, m. Levi Wilkins, of Marlb., d. 1840 ; 7. Lydia, b.
July 10, '62, d. unm., '89 ; 8. Daniel, b. July 24, '65, m. Re
beckah Arnold, of Marlb., and 2d, Charlotte Hunting, hved in
Marlb., and d. in Fram., 1844. Amos and w. recom'd to the ch.
in Marlb., Aug., 1788, about which time his farm was set off to
Marlb. [Jacob, s. of Amos, was bap. in F., Nov. 27, 1748.]
3. TIMOTHY, s. of John (1), and w.,  , had, 1. Timothy,
bap. Oct. 28, 1770 ; 2. Nabby, bap. Nov. 25, 1770. ~
4. JOSEPH, s. of Amos (2), m. Eunice Flagg, in Marlb.,
1773 ; and had, 1. Molly, b. May 8, 1774. The f. m. 2d, Sar
rah Houghton, and had, 2. John, b. Ap. 1, 1781. Jos. hved in
Fram. with Amos his f., and moved to Brattleboro', ab. 1781.
5. Margery, wid. of Joseph, d. in Fram., June 9, 1819, se 85.
Job d. in F., Mar. 26, 1814, se 87.
[The tradition of the family relates, that Amos came from Danvers,
and that his g. grand father came from England, when there were fourteen
houses in Salem. Thomas, (only s. of John, who d. 1713), and w. Joana,
were of Salem, 1690. Daniel (w. Lydia) d. in Mendon, ab. 1746, f. of
Daniel, Samuel, Peter, William, and 4 drs. Timothy was of Lunenburg,
1753. Benjamin, of Wrentham, (who had brs. John and Elias), d. before
the Rev'n., an aged man, and was f. of Rev. David, of Surrey, N. H., who d.
1836, SB. 81. Judge Joshua, of Heneka, N. H., was prob. a relative of this
last]

220 DAVIS. — DEATH.
DAVIS, ELIZABETH, m. Moses Brewer, Dec. 4, 1751.
Amos, m. Dorothy Rice, July 28, 1799.
Robert, of Sud., d. 1655, and had drs. Sarah, and Rebeckah, a brother
John, and a sister Margaret Burnet; his widow was named Bridget.
Ranoall, (aud w. Susa.), of Sud., had WUliam and Amos, 1746; Richard
nad WUliam. John and w. Rebeckah, were of Marlb., 1758.
DEAN, JOSEPH, lived at the S. part of Fram. m 1753.
2. JONAS, (who hved near the Poor House), and w. Re
beckah, had John, b. Oct. 22, 1788.
Daniel was of Sud., ab. 166.3. Joseph and w. Rebeckah, of Sud., had
Mary, 1696, Pelatiah, Daniel, and Sarah; and were of Wat., about 1705.
DEARBORNE, the w. of Deac. (Simeon) Dearborne was
recom. to the Ch. in Wakefield, between 1784 and 1787.
DEATH, JOHN, in Sud. 1672, bought of Benj. Rice, 1673,
40 acres on Connecticut old road, near Beaver Dam, by Jacob's
further meadow and a little pond. J. was received to Sherb. Jan.
1, 1677-8, and was rated in Fram. 1710, and on Town Com
mittees in Fram. 1700, and after. His chil., by w. Mary, are 1.
John, b. in Topsfield, Jan. 2, 1676; 2. Hephzebah, b. June 5
1680, (Sud. Rec), m. David How, Dec. 25, 1700 ; and on Sherb.
Rec, 3. Lydia, b. Mar. 26, '82, m. in Wat., Jona. Lamb of
Fram. 1708 ; 4. Samuel, b. Sep. 12, '84 ; 5. Ruth, b. July 2Q,
'88, m. in Wat. Samuel How, Nov. 23, 1715. [Mary, m. Sam
uel Eames ofFram. Jan. 6, 1689-0.]
2. JOHN, Jun., s. of John (1), was rated at Fram. 1710.
He m. Elizabeth Barber, Jan. 17, 1698-9 ; and had 1. John, b.
and d. 1710. His w. d. May 28, 1710, and he m. 2d Waitstill
— , and had in Sherb. 2. Henry, b. 1714, m. Rachel Leland, and
f. oi Benoni; Henry ; Elizaheth; John; Rachel; and Mary; 3.
Mary, b. 1716, m. Daniel Leland, '37 ; 3. Ruth, b. 1721, m.
John Wesson of Fram., '40 ; 4. Abigail, b. 1723, m. Wm. Green
wood, '45; 5. John, b. 1726 ; 6. WAiTSTiLL,b. 1729, m. Caleb
Greenwood, '49 ; 7. Hepsebah, b. '31, m. Moses Adams, '51 ;
John Esq. m. Mrs. Martha Perry, Nov. 22, 1750, and d. m Sherb.
Dec. 14, 1754, se. 77. (G. Stone).
3. OLIVER, prob. s.of John (1), m. Martha Fairbanke, Ap. 17,
1697, and had, 1. Oliver, b. Mar. 26, 1698 (Sh. Rec.) ; and on
Fram. Rec, 2. Caleb, b. Jan. 7, 1699-0, d. Mar. 14, 1711 ; 3.
John, b. May 30, '02, m. Hannah Morse, 1729, and f. oi Jotham,
b. 1730, who lived m Holl., Athol, &c. ; John, of Hop. and Tem-

DEATH. — DOUGHERTY. 221
pleton, m. Jerusha Cody, 1753 ; and Martha ; 4. Martha, b. Ap.,
1704. Ohver the f. d. in Fram. Mar. 3, 1704-5 ; his wid. Martha
m. Eben. Leland, Jun., of Sherb., 1708.
4. OLIVER, Jun., s. of Oliver (3), with his w. Abigail, cov.
1726. Their s. Caleb, b. Sep. 10, 1726.
5. CALEB, s. of Ohver (4), had by w. Abigail, 1. Oliver, b.
Jan. 27, 1754, d. unm. ; 2. Parley, b. Sep. 16, '55 ; 3. Abigail,
b. Mar. 22, '57, m. Obadiah Morse of Sherb.; 4. Ebenezer Mes
senger, b. Dec. 2, '62, d. unm. ; 5. Caleb, b. May 6, '67.
Caleb and w. recom. to Ch. in Sherb., Oct. 2, 1771.
Elizabeth, of Sherb., m. James Perry, of Holl., 1728. This family
have, in later years, written their name Dearth. The family in Fram.,
lived in the S. part of the town.
DENCH, EUNICE, (dr. of Roger), m. William Maynard,
Mar. 12, 1797. Lawson, (s. of Roger), left Fram. ab. 1798,
and m. in Boston, Mary Stoddard.
Capt. Roger, of Boston, mariner, m. Anne Lawson, g.dr. of Savil Simp
son, and was f. in Hop., of Gilbert, b. 1742, (who m. Anne Gibbs, 1761,
and was f. of GUbert, Isaac, John, ifc.) ; and Rocer, who by w. Eunice,
had Lawson, Roger, John, &(c. The wid. Dench was buried in Fram., Oct.
26, 1825.
DEPISTA, KATA, dr. of Charles, bap. May 10, 1772.
DEUIN or DEVIN, BEULAH, adm. to the Ch. May 22,1748.
DILL, a " negro woman," servant to Deac. Daniel Stone, d.
Dec. 13, 1767, se. 26. ^
DINGO, DIDO, (servant to Mr. Swift), m. Nero Benson, May
26, 1721.
DIX,  lived where is now the Fram. Hotel, ab. 1780.
DODGE, MARGERY, w. of Jabez, d. Sep. 13, 1755, £e. 60.
(G. Stone in Fram.) [Jabez was of Hop. 1737.]
DOLBIER, BENJAMIN, came from Weston to Fram., 1769.
(T. Rec.) [Benjamm and w. Hepsebah, of Newton, had Timothy,
1762 ; and Benjamin, '64.]
DONACHY, WILLIAM, cov. and was bap. Mar. 13, 1720.
Jean, bap. Mar. 26, 1721 ; Mary, bap. Aug. 4, 1723.
DOUGHERTY, orDORITHA, CHARLES, m. Hannah Hem
enway; w. Hannah cov. and bap. Nov. 10, 1765. Charles and w.
Hannah adm. by letter from Brookfield Ch., Sep. 8, 1771. Their
chil. were 1. William, m. hi Fram., Betsey Walkup, Jan. 1788 ;
2. Samuel, bap. Oct. 8, 1769, d. Jan. '71 ; 3. KATE,b. Dec. 23,
19*

222 DOUGHERTY. — DRURY.
'71 ; 4. Hannah, b. Feb. 27, '73 ; 5. Charles Lee, b. Sep. 15,
'76 ; 6. Lucy, b. Feb. 11, '78 ; 7. Rebeckah, b. Feb. 6, '80.
Charles the f. moved from town, ab. 1785.
2. MICAH, cousm to Charles (1), m. Betty Pratt, and had,
1. Patty, b. Dec. 26, 1771, d. May 22, '89 ; 2. Jane, b. Nov.
9, '73, m. Asa Claflin Ap. '93, and d. 1833 ; 3. Sally, b. Oct.
9, '75, m. Wnj. Claflin, Oct. 16, '94 ; 4. Rebeckah, b. Jan. 30,
'78, d. May 21 ; 5. Walter, b. Feb. 19, '80, d. at Savannah ;
6. Betsey, b. July 19, '81, m. Silas Pratt ; 7. David, b. Aug.
28, '83, d. unm. ; 8. Daniel, b. -Jan. 11, '86, d. young. Lt.
Micah the f. d. Jan. 27, 1788. " Widow Dougherty buried Nov.
5, 1825." [The Doughertys originated in Ireland.]
DRURY, HUGH, had a grant of land in Sud., 1640 or '41 ; 1642, occupied
house and land mortgaged for debt by Win. Swifte, of Sandwich; 1646,
sold to Edward Rice his hou.se and houselot. He was f. by w. Lydia, of
1. John, b. in Sud., May 2. 1646, m. Mary  , was a carpenter in Bos
ton, andd. ab. 1678, f. of Thomas and John; 2. Thomas.^ Hugh, a car
penter, d. in Boston, 1689 ; and bis w. Lydia, d. 1675, ae. 47, (both interred
in the Chapel Burial Ground). Hugh names in his will, proved July 30,
1689, his brothers Henry, Joseph, and Edward Rice. Hugh m. in Bos
ton, Mary Fletcher, 1676. (SufF. Deeds).
2. THOMAS, s. of Hugh (1), m. Rachel, dr. of Henry Rice,
Dec. 15, 1687. His chil. were 1. Caleb,'' b. Oct. 5, 1688 ; 2.
Thomas," b. Aug. 29, '90 ; 3. John^i ; 4. Mary, m. David Bent,
ofFram., Jan. 1, 1712-3 ; 5. Rachel, m. George Fairbank, Dec.
1718 ; 6. Lydia ; 7. Elizabeth, b. June 22, 1701, m. (Isaac?)
Morse ; 8. Micah,i^ b. May 2, 1704 ; 9. Uriah," b. Jan. 17,
1706-7. Tho. Esq., settled in the E. part of Fram., and was distinguished
in town affairs. He was the first Deputy to the Gen. Court, 1701 ;
T. Clerk, 11 years ; Selectman, 13 years. In his will, proved
Nov. 11, 1723, he names his cousin, Mary Ball.
3. CALEB, s. of Thomas (2), m. Ehzabeth Eames, Oct. 10,
1706 ; and had 1. Josiah,* b. Sep. 17, 1707 ; 2. Daniel, b. Ap.
25, '09, m. Sarah Flag of Sud., July 14, '29, and was in Shrews
bury, 1739; 3. John, b. June 18, '11, m. Anne Gleason Nov
22, '33, and had in Nat. Elizabeth, 1748 ; 4. Caleb,^ b. May 22,
'13 ; 5. Aseneth, b. Jan. 9, '14 ; 6. Seuill (or SeviUe), b. Jan.
11, '14-5, d. June 2 ; 7. Zedekiah, b. Ap. 30, '16 ; 8. Ebenezek,
b. Oct. 5, '18 ; 9. Joseph, b. Dec. 19, '20, m. Lydia Willard of
Sherb., 1744, and had m Sud. Zeruiah, Ephraim, Joseph; and

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in Nat. Elizabeth, and. Peter ; 10. Elizabeth, b. July 30, 1721,
m. Tho. Winch, Dee. 20, '43. Caleb the f. d., ab. 1733. (Mid.
Prob.) 4. JOSIAH, s. of Caleb, (3), m. Hannah Barron of Sherb.,
Oct. 9, 1733 ; and had 1. Sarah, b. Dec. 8, 1734, m. Richard
Rice, Jan. 16, 1755, and d. in Me. ; 2. Elijah, b. Nov. 30, '37 ;
3. Josiah, b. June 29, '40 ; 4. Moses,^ b. Aug. 4, '42 ; 5.
Hannah, b. May 27, '44, m. 1. Micajah Gleason, 2d, Gen.
John Nixon, and d. 1828 ; 6. Nathan,* b. Sep. 27, '46 ; 7. Asa,
b. June 29, '48, m. Dolly Gleason, and had in Nat. Elijah, 1769 ;
Sally, '78; and Keziah, '83, m. in Fram. Wm. Perry of Nat.,
Dec. 31, 1801. Capt. Asa d. June 26, 1816 ; 8. Elisha,^ b.
Ap. 21, '49, d. young ; 9. Elisha, b. Aug. 5, '53. Josiah the
f. was killed by an ox team, in Wayland.
5. MOSES, s. of Josiah (4), had by w. Cata, 1. Sarah, bap.
Mar. 18, 1764; 2. Katy, bap. Jan. 1, '64; 3. Josiah, bap.
July 13, '66. Moses the f. moved to Fitzwilham.
6. NATHAN, s. of Josiah (4), m. in Sud. Abigail Rice, May
6, 1773, and had 1. Nabby, bap. May 22, 1774, m. Rev. Mr.
Robinson, of Westboro' ; 2. Hannah, bap. July 14, '76, m. Mo
ses Gleason ; 3. Nancy, b. Feb. 21, '79, d. Aug. 19. Capt.
Nathan d. Ap. 1, 1782, se. 35. Abigail, his w. d. Aug. 22,
1779, £e. 26.
7. ELISHA, s. of Josiah (4), m. Salome Rice in Sud., Mar.
26, 1778 ; and had Elisha, d. June 7, 1781, se. 7 mos. E. the
f. d. Feb. 22, 1782, se. 29. His wid. Salome m. John Baker, of
Westboro', Feb., 1786.
8. CALEB, s. of Caleb (3), m. Mehetabel Maynard, May 27,
1735, and had 1. Caleb,^ b. Sep. 16, '35 ; 2. Mehetabel, b.
July 26, '37, d. young ; 3. Jonathan, b. May 28, '39, d. young ;
4. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 5, '41 ; 5. William, b. July 4, '43 ;
6. Jonathan, b. Mar. 23, '44-5 ; 7. Zechariah, b. July 23, '48 ;
8. Mehetabel, Oct. 15, '50, her mind was long disordered ; 9.
Abel, b. May 29, '52, d. Feb. 22, '69 ; 10. Needham, b. June
15, '54, d. Jan. 17, '55 ; 11. Needham, b. Feb 15, '56 ; 12.
Sybilla, b. Jan. 21, '58, d. Nov. 22, '59 ; 13. Elijah, b. Dec.
22, '59. Mr. Caleb hved on the place now of Mr. Joseph Brown,
and d. Nov. 5, 1760.
9. CALEB, s. of Caleb (8), m. Zerviah Rice ; and had 1.

224 DRURT.
Caleb, b. 1775, d. unm; 2. John, d. unm. m Nat. ; 3. Abel,
moved to N. Salem, and m. m Fram., Nabby Broad of Nat., Dec. 1,
1803 ; 4. David, and 5. Jonathan, twins, d. unm ; 6. Anne, m.
Josiah Rutter, June 29,1806, and 2d, Deac. Luther Haven,
and d. 1843. Caleb the f. d. ab. 1805 ; his w. d. a few years
before. 10. THOMAS, Jun., s. of Tho. (2), m. Sarah Clark, June
10, 1719 ; and had Thomas, b. Jan. 12, 1720-1.
11. JOHN, s. of Tho. (2), m. Susannah Goddard, May 21,
1719 ; and had 1. Mary b. Mar. 21, '19-0, m. Nath'l Sander
son, Oct. 4, '39, d. in Petersham; 2. Susannah, b. Feb. 2,
'21-2 ; 3. Keziah, b. Feb. 1, '23-4, m. David Bridges, Ap. 25,
'50 ; 4. John, b. Mar. 27, '26, d. June 9, 1742 ; 5. William, b.
June 4, '28, lived in Philipston ; 6. Thomas, b. June 15, '30,
lived in Phil. ; 7. Ebenezer, b. Oct. 14, '32, hved in Spencer;
8. Grace, b. Ap. 13, '34, d. Nov. 30, '40 ; 9. Lydia, b. Nov.
12, '36 ; 10. Experience, b. May 7, '38 ; 11. Edward, b. Aug.
22, '39, d. young ; 12. John, b. July 15, '42, m. at Athol,
Lydia Smith, July 3, '65, and f. of Joel ; David; John, &c. ; 13.
Grace, b. Feb. 8, '43 ; 14. Rachel, b. Feb. 13, '44 ; 16.
Edward, b. June 8, '48, m. Experience Goodale, of Charlton,
and f. of Jonathan, and others, and d. at Athol, Aug. 1786.
John the f. lived in the W. part of Fram. His Inventory
(£1250), is dated Ap. 25, 1754 ; his wid. Sus. adm. His wid.
m. Joseph Haven, Dec. 5, 1760.
12. MICAH, s. of Tho. (2) , m. Abigail Eames, Sep. 10, 1724 ;
and had 1. Mary, b. June 1, 172(9), m. John Crooks of Hop.
Nov. 7, '51 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 21, '31 ; 3. Micah, b. Oct.
13, '33, d. young ; 4. David, b. Feb. 17, '35 ; 5. Hannah, b.
June 27, '39, m. Capt. John Butler ; 6. Richard, b. May 31,
'41 ; 7. MiCAH,i3 b. June 13, '43 ; 8. Henry, b. Sep. 12, '45;
9. Robert, b. Aug. 26, '49. Micah, Sen. d. in Fram.
13. MICAH, Jun., S. of Micah (12), m. Lucy Howe ; and had
1. Molly, b. Oct. 3, 1772, m. 1st, Abijah Parmenter, July,
1790, 2d, Eleazer Smith, of Walpole, Machinist ; 2. David, hved
hi Vt. ; 3. Lucy, m. Wm. Stickney, of Boston. Micah the f. was
eccentric, dressed hke a hermit, and d. in Fram.
14. URIAH, s. of Tho. (2), m. Martha Eames, Dec. 1,
1726 ; and had 1. MARTHA,b. Oct. 1, 1727 ; 2. Rachel, b. Feb.

drury. — DUDLEY. 225
7, '28-9, m. Jos. Jennhigs, Jan. 23, '52 ; 3. Sybilla, b. June
21, '31, d. unm. ; 4. Uriah, b. Mar. 16, '32-3, d. young ; 5.
Thomas," b. Mar. 9, '34-5 ; 6. Samuel, b. Dec. 4, '36, d. young ;
7. Lydia, b. Dec. 7, '40, d. young; 8. Uriah, b. Ap. 12, '43 ;
9. Lydia, b. Oct. 5, '45; 10. Samuel, b. Mar. 23, '47-8, prob.
d. young. Uriah the f. was a Selectman 2 years, and d. ab. 1754.
(Mid. Prob.).
15. THOMAS, s. of Uriah (14), m. Martha Eames of HoU.,
Aug. 13, 1753 ; and had 1. Sybilla, b. Oct. 28, 1753, d. unm.
ab. 1805 ; 2. Uriah, b. Feb. 4, '55, d. Feb. 16 ; 3. Thomas, b.
Mar. 25, '56, m. Grace Rice, Dec. 21, '80, 2d, Lois Wood, of
Newton, Sep. 15, 1794, and moved to W. part of Mass., ab.
1808 ; 4. Samuel, b. Oct. 18, '58, pub. in Nat. to Betsey Dun,
1789 ; 5. David, b. Oct. 20, '60, m. Lydia Dudley, (f. of Ma
ry, who m. Jonas Dean of Walth., Feb. 5, 1808), and d. in Nat.
ab. 1812 ; 6. Isaac, bap. Nov. 14, '62, d. young ; 7. Martha,
bap. Jan. 20, '65, m. Calvin Eames, lived in Canada ; 8. Polly,
bap. Dec. '67, m. Luther Eaton, Dec. '89, and d. 1796 ; 9.
Nelly, bap. Jan. 14, '70, m. Luther Eaton ; 10. Lucia, bap.
Feb. '72, d. young ; 11. Lucy, bap. Mar. 14, '73 ; 12. Isaac,
bap. Aug. 4, '76, m. inBoston, and d. ab. 1824. Capt. Thomas
the f. hved near Deac. Luther Haven, and d. Ap. 19, 1790.
16. Sarah, bap. Feb. 9, 1724. Abigail, bap. Jan. 29,
1727. Tho's bap. Mar. 26, '27. Elizabeth, m. Tho. Winch, Dec .
20, 1743. Elizabeth, m. Tho. Winch, July 17, 1754. Lydia,
m. Peter Sleeman of Charlton, Jan. 16 (or Feb.), 1758.
Susannah, m. John Haven, Mar. 27, 1746.
Elijah m. Dolly Perry, in Nat., 1792. John m. in South., wid. Thank
ful Home, July, 1767, and f. of Winsor. John, m. in Southb., Abigail
Rolf, 1771.
DUDLEY, PETER, m. in Southb., Experience Newton,
Dec. 12, 1754, and had hi Fram. 1. Mary, b. Oct. 14, 1755, m.
Beriah Pratt ; 2. Peter, b. Oct. 14, '58, m. in Hop., hved in N.
T. ; 3. Levinah, b. Dec. 7, '60, m. Thaddeus Hemenway, Jan.
'82, lived in N. Y. ; 4. Experience, b. Feb. 15, '64, d. unm. in
N. Y. ; 5. Nathan, b. May 5, '66, m. Mercy ShefiSeld, Mar. 30,
'86, hved m N. Y. ; 6. Abraham, b. Oct. 14, '68, m. in N. Y. ;
7. Sarah, b. Dec. 29, '72 ; 8. Charles, b. Sep. 1, '75 ; 9. Anne,
b. Sep. 12, '77. Peter the f. lived near Luther Newton's, and
moved to N. Y. ab. 1790.

226 DUDLEY. — DUNTON.
2. JOHN, (s. of Benj. of E. Sud.) m. Zerviah Rice, May 3,
1792 ; and had 1. John, bap. Nov. '93 ; 2. Hannah, and 3. Mary,
twms, bap. Feb. '95 ; 4. Caleb ; 5. Nathan. John moved to
Petersham. 3. BENJAMIN, by w. Sybil, had Silva, b. Feb. 13, 1795 ;
Phebe, b. Feb. 9, '97. Sybil the w. d. in Sud. Sept. 17, 1824,
se. 50 ; and his 2d w. Anna, d. Jan. 2, 1838, as. 57.
1718, Isaac Rice of Sud., by will, gave half of a farm at Indian Head,
in F. to Benj. Dudley, whom he had brought up. Joseph, and w. Mary,
were of Sud., 1757 ; William and w. Judith, 1763 ; and Ebenezer, and
w. Grace, 1758 ; all had chil. Peter, of Hartford, m. in Marlb., Abigail
Gleason, 1741. In Fiam., Benjamin m. wid. Hannah Belcher. Mrs, Dud
ley d. Sept. 28, 1820.
DUNKEN, or Dunkin, JOHN, had by w. Sarah, Abigail, b.
Dec. 3. 1718 ; Rebeckah, b. Ap. 3, d. July 3, '21.
Note. — John, (w. Sarah), of Wore, d. ab. 1740, leaving Simeon, John,
Samuel, Daniel, and s. in-law, James Haws. Also, at Wore, John, Jr.,
and w. Sarah, 1728. Daniel was there, 1740, and moved to Petersham,
Samuel, was of Roxb., 1674.
DUNN, WILLIAM, " a member of the Ch. of Scotland,"
had, in 1766, communed with the Fram. Ch. about 30 years, (Ch.
Rec), and had Ann, bap. Ap. 26, 1747 ; Elizabeth, bap. June
10,1750. [William, of Fram., m. in Sud. Eunice Goodnow,
May 4, 1758].
2. JOHN, of Fram. m. Grace Kelley, in Hop., June, 1751, and
had in Fram. 1. Sarah, b. Mar. 14, '52, m. Ithamar Rice of
Sud. ; 2. John, b. Aug. 25, '53, d. unm. ; 3. Edward, b. June
2, '56 ; 4. Mary, bap. May 18, '60, m. Daniel Jones, May '86 ;
6. Letice, bap. May 18, '60 ; 6. Eunice, m. Jona. Dadmun, Ap.
'81 ; 7. William, m. Mitty Hemenway, June '88 ; 8. Catha
rine, m. Eben. Wiley, of Sunderland ; 9. Joseph, m. m Chester,
N. York.
Note. — The Dunns lived near Cochituate Pond.
DUNTON. " A contribution was recommended (Ap. 12,
1719), for Mr. John D. who had been burnt out a httle before."
(Swift's Journal).
Note. — John of Sud., m. Sarah Beal, 1722, and had Timothj,
1715; Samuel. '19; Anna, '21. Thomas and w. Sarah, of Sud , 1722, had
Elizabeth, Elijah, and John. A Thomas d. at Western, 1758. (Wore.
Prob.) John, a wheelwright, moved, ab. 1714, from Reading to Sod,,
where he d. ab. 1720, leaving a w. Ruth, and chil. John, Thomas, Ruth,
Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, and Hephzibah. Samoel was of Reading, 1655.

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DURSTON, ABIGAIL, cov. and was bap. Oct. 8, 1727.
DYER, NATHANIEL, rated m Fram. ab. 1755.
EAGER, ABRAHAM, m. PoUy Clark, Sep. 1785.
Abraham, (w. Lydia), Zechariah, (w. Elizabeth), Zerdbbabel, (m.
Hannah Kerly, 1697), had chil. in Marlb., from ab. 1693. William and
w. Ruth, of Camb., had Zerubbabel, 1672, and others.
EAMES, THOMAS, and w. Margaret, had at Dedham, 1.
John, b. May 16, and d. Sep. 17, 1641 ; 2. John^ b. Oct. 6,
'42 ; 3. Mary, b. May 24, '45. Thomas the f. m. 2d at Camb.
Mary, wid. of Jona.Padelford (see Padelford), ab. 1662, and had
4. Thomas, bap. at Camb. July 12, '63 ; at Sud., 5. Samuel",
b. Jan. 15, '64-5 ; 6. Margaret, b. July 8, '66, m. Joseph
Adams, '88 ; 7. Nathaniel", b. Dec. 30, '68 ; and at Fram., 8.
Sarah, b. Oct. 3, '70 ; 9. Lydia, b. June 29, '72.
Thomas was surety for Robert Eames at Mid. Co. Court, 1651,
and gave a deposition, Oct. 5, 1652, then se. 34 or thereabouts,
and of Medford. In 1668, he had leased " Mr. Pelham's farm,"
in Sud.* About 1670, he settled in Fram. on the S. declivity of
Mt. Wait ; was received as an Inhab. of Sherb. Jan. 4, '74-5, and
early chosen a Selectman ; was on the Com. for building the
Meeting House, and received a grant for building the same. His
house ha Fram. was burnt by the Indians, Feb. 1, 1676-7, and his
wife killed with some of his chil., and others taken captive. (See
a former part of this voluine). Thomas the f. d. Jan. 25, 1680,
38. ab. 62 years. Administration on his estate was granted to
John, his oldest son, 1680. (Suff. Prob.)
Note. — Margery was adm. to Charlestown church, 1635. Robert,
was of Ch'n, 1651. Robert, of Wobum, (his wid. Elizabeth m. Capt.
Wm. Bond, of Wat.), had Samuel ; John, d. 1654 ; Elizabeth, b. 1659, prob.
m. John Eames, May, 82; Mary, b. 1661, m. Abr. Cozzens, '84 ; Samuel ;
John, 1653, and others. Robert, and w. Rebeckah, of Andover, had
Hannah, 1661 ; Daniel, John, Dorothy, Jacob and Joseph. Robert, d. at
Dracut, ab, 1671, and in his will refers to his cousin Richard, s. of sister
Dorothy Newman, "dwelling at Fannam, (Farnham'!), in Surrey, in Rat-
tlesham." Henrt, (w. Elizabeth), messenger to the General Court, had
in Boston, WUliam, 1674, (prob. of Long Island) ; John, Mary, Benjamin,
Henry, and Samuel. Mark and w. Elizabeth, had in Charlestown, s. John,
1650. John was of Groton, 1716 — the family numerous, and believed to
have gone from Andover. Gershom, of Marlb., (w. Hannah), had Hannah,
1671, who d. 1721. G. the f. d. at Wat., Nov. 25, 1676. Robert, (prob.
* " Ordered that Tho. Eames, dur- rate, &c." (Sud. T. Rec.) In 1667,
ing his lease upon Mr. Pelham's farm, he leased of the town a piece of
shall pay to the minister fore pound meadow near Doeskin Hill, for a
(per) anam, and 20sh. to every £20 peck of wheat.

228 EAMES.
from Maiden), was of Marlb., 1744 Robert, (prob. his son), d. at Marlb.,
Feb , 1821, aj. 84. Anthonv was of Hingham, 1637. (Sav. Wiut., U.
221 et seq.) David and w. Mehetabel, of Dedham, had chil. from 1691.
Jethro, of Lancaster, 1718. Benjamin, of Wat., m Mehetabel Cheney,
1725, and was of Hop., 1725. Elizabeth, of Wat, m. Thomas Blayn-
ford, Dec. 18, 1673.
2. iJOHN, s. of Thomas (1), had by w. Mary, 1. Margaret,
b. and d. in Wat. 1676 ; 2. Anna, m.  Flagg ; and on Sherb.
Rec, 3. Martha, b. Feb. 28, '78, m.  Smith. Mary the m.
d. Ap. 3, '81, and John the f. m. 2d Ehzabeth Eames, May '82,
and had, 4. Priscilla, b. Feb. 2, '82-3 ; 5. Elizabeth, b. Ap.
11, '85, m. Caleb Drury, Oct. 10, 1706 ; 6. John^ b. Jan. 10,
'87 ; 7. TH0MAS^ b. July 22, '94 ; 8. Mary, b. Jan. 4, '97, m.
John Pike, Sep. 8, '26 ; 9. Henry^, b. Ap. 28, '98 ; 10. Abigail,
b. Mar. 9, 1705, m. Micah Drury, Sep. 10, 1724. John the f.
settled in the S. part of Fram. Plantation, was received as Inhab
itant of Sherb., Ap. 1679, Selectman of Sherb. 1682, and of
Fram. 1701. His will bears date May 18, 1727. He d. Dec.
14, 1733. Elizabeth his w. d. June 26, 1727. Mr. Swift notes
her death as " my landlady Eames."
3. ^JOHN, s. of John (2), m. Joanna Buckmmster, June 23,
1712, and had in Fram. 1. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 15, 1713 ; 2.
Robert,* b. July 15, 1714 ; 3. John, bap. Aug. 10, 1718 ; and in
Hop. 4. Joanna, b. June 26, '20, m. Ephraim Stone, July 24, '45 ;
5. Thomas, b. Oct. 3, '22 ; 6. William; b. Aug. 31, '24; 7.
Aaron, b. July 27, '26, m. Ann  , and had ia Rut'd, Bohert,
b. 1749, of Sud. 1773 ; Aaron, b. '51, (m. Kezia Goodnow of
Sud. and f. of Asahel, Betsey, who m. John Bellows, Esq., of
Boston, and Aaron) ; Thomas, '53 ; and in Sud. Charles, Calvin,
Mary, Luther, Silas, Joanna, Benjamin, and Ann ; 8. Benjamin,
b. July 9, '33 ; 9. Abigail, b. Nov. 15, '36 ; 10. Priscilla, b.
and d. May 17, '38. John the f. d. — . His wid. Joanna, m.
John Butler, Mar. 19, 1740.
4. ^ROBERT, s. of John (3), m. Deborah Adams, July 16,
1740,°" and had 1. John,« b. Dec. 15, 1742 ; 2. Molly, b. Nov. 7,
'44, d. Aug. 17, '47 ; 3. Robert, b. Mar. 30, andd. Aug. 27, '47.
Rob. the f. d. Aug. 18, 1747, and his wid. Deb. m. Dr. Ebenezer
Hemenway, Nov. 29, 1750.
6. ^JOHN, s. of Robert (4), m. Ruth Stone, hved on the
Southb. road, and had 1. Molly, b. June 8, 1763, m. Uriah Rice,
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d. Nov. 1832 ; 3. Rolsrt, b. July 24, '67, m. Polly Cloyes ,'>(5lig
24, '93, moved to Whitestown, N. Y. ; 4. Huldah, b. Feb. 17,"
d. Mar. 11, '69 ; 5. John, b. May 28, '70, m. Sally Sanger, d,
inN. Hartford, 1823 ; 6. Hezekiah, b. July 8, '74, d. Aug. 2, '76 ;
7. Anna, b. Mar. 26, '76, m. Nathan Manson, d. Ap. 10, 1806 ;
8. Deborah, b. Feb. 10, '78, m. Nath. Whitney, of Sherb., d. in
N. Y., 1841 ; 9. Hezekiah, and 10. Asa, (twins), bap. May 27,
'80 — H. m. Percy Butler, d. in N. Y ; A. m. •  Butler, d.
do ; 11. Nathaniel G., b. Ap. 9, '82, d. unm. in Batavia, N. Y.;
12. Matthew B., b. Dec. 6, '85, d. in Paris, N. Y., Aug. 10,
1816 ; 13. Sally, b. Sep. 9, '87, m.  Smith of N. Hartford.
John the f. was Selectman 10 years, and d. Ap. 18, 1806, se. 63.
His w. Ruth d. May, 1809.
6. ^THOMAS, s. of John (2), m. Abigail Leonard, and had
THOMAS^ b. May 20, 1729. T. the f. was deaf and dumb ; lived
first, near Daniel Sanger's, and afterwards in a house built for him
near Aaron Pratt's, by the Town, a Mr. Peck of Boston, giving
him the use of land for the purpose.
7. ^THOMAS, Jun., s. of Tho. (6), m. Rachel Graves, Sep.
21, 1748, and had 1. Thomas, b. Dec. 28, 1748 ; 2. Rebeckah,
b. Oct. 23, '50 ; 3. Ann, bap. Dec. 31, '52 ; 4. Elijah, bap.
May 11, '55 ; 5. Rachel, bap. Ap. 2, '58 ; 6. Jerusha, bap.
Aug. 22, '62. Tho. the f. hved by Aaron Pratt's, (a cellar hole
remains), and moved from town, ab. 1765.
8. iHENRY, s. of John (2), m. Ruth Newton, of Marlb., Nov.
7, 1722, and had 1. Phinehas, b. Sep. 2, 1723, m. Abigail Blan-
den, of Newton, Feb. 20, '52, and d. Mar. 6, '52 ; 2. Mary, b.
Mar. 15, '24-5, m. Micah Haven, Jan. 16, '43-4, and 2d Jerem.
Pike ; 3. Henry,'' b. Ap. 30, '26 ; 4. Ruth, b. Ap. 30, '27, m. Jona.
Rice, Oct. 29, '46 ; 5. Gershom, b. Feb. 16, '28-9, d. unm. Feb.
16, '52 ; 6. Hannah, b. Ap. 8, '31, m. •  Morse ; 7. Timo-
THYl^ b. Nov. 23, '32 ; 8. Betty, b. Dec. 10, '34, m. Benajah
Morse, '58 ; 9. Lydia, b. Mar. 20, '36-7, m. Jacob Pratt and d.
ge. 96 ; 10. Jesse", b. July 14, '39 ; 11. JohnI^, b. Oct. 30, '43.
Capt. Henry, the f., was Selectman 3 years, and d. May 16, 1761.
His wid. Ruth d. Mar. 11, '77, se. 75.
9. iHENRY, Jun., s. of Henry (8), m. Lois Howe, at Hop.
1750, and had 1. Hbnry^", bap. May 6, 1751 ; 2. Gershom, bap.
Ap. 22, '52, m. Lydia Wait, Feb. '84,, and d. m Boylston; 3.
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Jotham, bap. Jan. 25, '56, m.  Goddard, d. in Swanzey, N.
H., ab. 1840 ; 4. Lois, bap. Feb. 26, '58, m. John Steal, Jun.,
(mistake for Stowell), Oct. 12, '80, and late of Shutesbury; 5.
Lucy, m. Daniel Jones, June, '82 ; 6. Ruth, bap. July, '63, m.
Frederick Brown, July, '86, and d. in Petersham ; 7. Peter, bap.
July 21, '65, m. Sally Clark, and d. in Petersham, ab. 1814 ; 8.
Nabby, bap. Mar. 6, '68, m. Abel Metcalf, Feb. '89, d. at Croy
don, ab. 1824 ; 9. Luther, bap. June 3, '70, m. hi Guilford, Vt.,
and d. in Marlb., Vt., 1840. Henry Sen. d. in Fram., 1772.
10. iHENRY, s. of Henry (9), m. Zuba Haven, Mar. 1,1781,
and had 1. Hitty, b. Nov. 13, '81, m. Abel Eames, Mar. 1804;
2. Ruth, b. Mar. 30, '84, m. Nehemiah Howe of Hop., Nov. 30,
1806 ; 3. Nabby, b. July 3, '86, m. Joseph Sanger ; 4. Lucy, b.
Mar. 16, '89, m. Level Eanies ; 5. Sukey, b. Jan. 16, '92, m.
Jona. Eames ; 6. Henry, b. Aug. 30, '95, d. 1803. Azubah the
m. d. Oct. 10, 1820, se. 67, and her husb. m. 2d wid. Elizabeth
Kendall. Henry lived where his son-in-law Abel now lives, and
d. Jan. 21, 1829, se. 78. (G. Stone).
11. iJESSE, s. of Henry (8), by w. Betty, had 1. Timothy, b.
Sep. 9, 1762, m. Mary Johnson, and d. ab. 1846 ; 2. Jesse, b.
June 5, '64, m. wid. Fay, and d. in Strasburg ; 3. Betty, b. May
1, '66, d. Dec. 31, '76 ; 4. Ezra, b. May 5, '68, d. b Albany;
5. Polly, b. Ap. 19, '71, d. Dec. 22, '76 ; 6. Sally, b. May 3,
'73, m. in Strasburg. Jesse the f. was expert in extracting teeth.
His w. Betty d. m Fram., Feb. 14, 1776, se. 34 y., 8 m., after
which he moved to Strasburg, and d. there.
12. iJOHN, s. of Henry (8), m. Anne Bent; and had 1,
Nabby, d. unm., Dec. 10, 1839, se. 72 ; 2. John, m. Sarah Lit
tlefield, of Holl., and d. in Fram., May 13, 1838, se. 61 ; his w. d.
Feb. 17, 1827, se. 40 ; 3. Nancy, lives unm. in Nat. John the
f. and his s. John, lived on the farm of Harrison Eames. He m.
2d, Wid. Mercy Fuller ; 3d, Sally Kmgsbury, who d. Sep. 27,
1830, se. 68. John, Sen., d. Mar. 13, 1832, se. 88.
13. ^TIMOTHY, s.of Henry (8), m. Sarah Stone; and had,
1. Lucy, b. May 7, d. 19th, 1758. Tuno. m. 2d, Hannah Hill,
of Sud., Sep. 26, '63 ; and had, 2. Sarah, b. Feb. 1, '65, m.
Benj. Stone, '85 ; 3. Phinehas, b. May 14, '66, m. Jane How,
of Sud., '88 ; 4. Lucinda, b. July 30, '68, m. Nathan Smith, '90,
moved to Walpole, N. H. ; 5. Chloe, b. Sep. 3, '70, m.

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Haven, '90 ; 6. Hannah, b. Dec. 18, '74, m. Matthew Stone.
Timo. the f. lived on the border of Sud., his chil. b. or bap. in Fram.
He d. in Chnton, N. Y., Sep. 3, 1797. Hannah his w. d. 1795.
14. ^SAMUEL, s. of Thomas (1), m. Mary Death, Jan. 6,
1689-0, and 2d, Patience Twitchell, Ap. 21, 1698 ; and had, 1.
Gershom^*, b. Dec. 29, '98 ; 2. Patience, b. Feb. 7, 1702, m.
Abr. Rice, Feb. 1, '21-2 ; 3. Margaret, b. Jan. 13, '03-4, m.
Phinehas Rice, July 26, '27 ; 4. Martha, b. July 9, '06, m.
Uriah Drury, Dec. 1, '26 ; 5. Sarah, b. June 28, '09, m. Dan.
Gregory, July 13, '32 ; 6. Jonathan, b. Jan. 28, '11-2, m. at
Holl., Abigail Golding, 1742, and f. of Jonathan; Moses, who
went to Upton ; and others ; 7. Samuel^*, b. Ap. 16, '14 ; 8.
Lydia, b. May 1, '16, m. James Clayes, July 24, '35 ; 9.
David", b. Aug. 26, '18 ; 10. JosEptf^, b. Sep. 9, '20. Samuel
the f. lived near the rail road station, and d. in Fram.
15. 2GERSHOM, s. of Samuel, (14), lived in Holl., m. Susanna Whit
ney, and had I. Susanna, b. 1725, m. Jos. Cozzens ; 2. Patience, 1728;
3. Susanna, '30; 4. Martha, '32, m. Tho. Drury, '52; 5. Lois, '34; 6.
Ltdia, '.%; 7. Marah, b. and d. '39; 8. Reuben, '43, m.  Whipple.
and  Kendall ; 9. Ezra ; 10. Lois, '48. Ger-hom the f. (or son), d.
1762. G.'s w. Susanna d. 1739; he m. 2d, Mary Leland, 1741.
16. ^SAMUEL, s. of Samuel (14), m. Sybilla Haven, Jan.
11, 1738-9 ; and had, 1. Patience, b. Jan. 6, '40, m. Amos
Perry, of Sherb., Feb. 29, '64 ; 2. Samuel, b. Feb. 1, '42, d.
unm., prob. in the army; 3. Ebenezer, b. Sep. 1, '44, d. Jan 1,
'45 ; 4. Sybilla, b. Ap. 3, '47, m. — Leland, of Holl. Sybilla
the m. d. Feb. 19, '49, and Samuel m. 2d, Eunice Fuller, of Hop.,
Dec. 13, 1750 ; and had, 5. Eunice, b. Feb. 21, '53, d. Oct. 21,
'55 ; 6. Eunice, b. June 6, '54, d. Nov. 24, '58 ; 7. Ebenezer,
b. Ap. 26,'56 ; 8. Eunice, b. Sep. 9, '58 ; 9. Alexander; 10.
James, both bap. June 26, '63, (one accidentally killed the other
Willie hunting) ; 11. Lydia, bap. May 10, '67. Eunice w. of
Sam. was adm. to the ch. by letter, from Newton, Mar. 15, 1752.
She d. in Nat. Samuel her husb. lived near Mr. Sylvanus Phipps',
and d. in Fram.
17. ^DAVID, s. of Sam. (14), m. Elizabeth Butler; and had
1. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 5, 1745 ; 2. Lydia, b. Mar. 28, '48, m.
— Baker, lived in Shrewsb. ; 3. Molly, b. Dec. 16, '50, m. Ezek.
Mixter ; 4. Anna, b. Sep. 1, '53 ; 5. Nelly, b. Oct. 5, '55 ; 6.
Nabby, b. Oct. 28, '58 ; 7 and 8. Sarah and Katy, b. Oct. 7,

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'61 ; 9. David, b. June 26, '64 ; 10. Walter, b. Feb. 27, '67,
moved to Peterboro' Slip. D. the f. lived on Mr. Josiah Abbot's
place, moved to Peterboro' Shp, and d. ab. the beghming of the
Revolution. 18. ^JOSEPH, s. of Sam. (14), m. Susannah Pike, July 15,
1746 ; and had, 1. Thaddeus, bap. Nov. 30, 1746, m. — Rice,
of Barre, and d. in Westmoreland ; 2. Molly, b. 1748, m. Na
than Parkhurst ; 3. Susannah, bap. Jan. 20, 1750-1, m. Asa
Morse, Jan. 15, '77, lives in Fram. ; 4. Moses, bap. Ap. 8, '52,
m. Lois Adams, of HoU., Nov. 16, '80, d. in Whitingham ; 5. Na
than, bap. Mar. 9, '55, d. unm. ; 6. Mehetabel, bap, July 3,
'57, m. Hon. Needham Maynard, May 6, '81, and d. in N. Y. ;
7. Martha, bap. Dec. 9, '59, m. Nathan Hemenway, Dec. 3,
'78, and d. at Whitestown, N. Y. ; 8. Sarah, bap. Aug. 22, '62, m.
Jos. Jennings, Jun., Oct. 30, '81, d. at Whitestown ; 9. Submit,
bap. Oct. 28, '64, m.  Blodget ; 10. Elizabeth, bap. June
14, '67, d. young ; 11. Prudy, bap. Oct. 7, '70, m. Abner Haven,
May '89, d. 1840. Joseph the f. lived near the RaUroad, was a
Selectman, 1774, and d. in Whitestown, N. Y. ab. 1795. Susan
nah his w. d. 1788, ia Fram.
19. ^NATHANIEL, s. of Thomas (1), had by w. Anne, 1.
Lydia, b. Dec. 10, 1694, m. Benj. Muzzey of Lexington, Nov.
15,1716; 2. Rebeckah, b. July 25, '97, m. Daniel Bigelow,
June 27, '23 ; 3. Sarah, b. Nov. 1, 1701, m. Nathaniel Coy, and
d. July 23, 1728 ; 4. Nathaniel^", b. Ap. 18, '03 ; 5. ANNE,b.
Jan. 27, '06-7, m. Samuel Knight of Sud., Ap. 23, '40 ; 6. Will
iam, m. in Holl. Sarah Perry, 1733, andf. of Sarah &nd Hannah,
and d. Nov. 1789. se. 80 ; 7. Danibl^S b. Mar. 20, 1711-2.
Nath. the f. lived near the R. Road Station, was Selectman 2
years, and d. Jan. 1, 1746 ; his w. Anne d. Mar. 12, 1743.
20. ^NATHANIEL, Jun. s. of Nath. (19), m. Rachel LoveU,
of Medfield, Nov. 27, 1735, and had 1. Benjamin, b. Sep. 15,
'37, d. Nov. 24 ; 2. Nathaniel^^, b. July 31, '39, d. Aug. 14;
3. William, b. Feb. 21, '40-1, d. Mar. 2 ; 4. Ann, b. Aug. 6, '44,
d. Nov. 30, '48 ; 5. Nathaniel, b. Sep. 11, '47 ; 6. Alexander,
b. Oct. 5, '48 ; 7. Benjamin, bap. Mar. 16, '51 ; 8. Rachel, m.
Richard Gleason, d. inFitzwUliam. Nath. the f., known as " Cor
poral Eames,'' hved where Jona. now lives, and d. Mar. 13, 1796,
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21. sDANIEL, s. of Nath. (19), m. Silence Leland, and had in Holl. and
Hop., 1. Daniel, b, 1740, m. Mary Cuiler. '61 ; Hopestill, '44 ; Lydia, '46,
m. Josh. Underwood ; Anna, '48, m. Col John Gleason, of Fram.; Wil
liam, '49, had 2 w. and d. in Boylston ;• Aaron, '53, m. Sarah Leland.
Descendants of Daniel live in HoUiston, near Fram. bounds.
22. ^NATHANIEL, s. of Nath. (20), m. Kata Rice, and had
1. Anna, b. Feb. 5, 1772, m. Amasa Fobes, of Roxbury, Aug. 1,
1802; 2. Alexander, b. July 5, '74, m. AbigaU LoveU, of Med
field ; 3. Zedekiah, b. Feb. 13, '76, d. Oct. 27, '78, se. 2 ; 4.
Abel, b. May 23, '78, m. Hitty Eames, Mar. 1804 ; 5. Rachel,
b. May 30, '80, m. Seth Fobes, lives in Paris, Me. ; 6. Stephen,
b. July 6, '82, d. Oct. 1, '86 ; 7. Lovell, b. Feb. 7, '85, m.
Lucy Eames ; 8. Zedeiciah, bap. Oct. '87, d. in Georgia; 9.
Patty, bap. Aug. '90 ; 9. Jonathan, b. July 5, '93, m. Sukey
Eames. Nath. the f. lived on the place now of his s. Jona., and
d. Sep. 8, 1820, se. 73. Kata his wid., d. May 30, 1833, se. 81.
23. MARY, m. Eben. FrizzeU, both of Fram., Jan. 11, 1749.
.Abigail, of Fram., m. John Newton, Jun., of Southb., Dec. 14,
1772. Asa, of Holl., m. m Fram., Anne Haven, of HoU., 1789.
Phinehas, m. Isanna Jones, both of Fram., July, 1790.
EATON, JOXAS, (perhaps the Jona.s of Wat., who. Mar. 23, 1646, sold
to Riclt:ird Cuttinii, his house and ground, formerly bouj;ht of Simon
On<?e. (.Mid. Deeds), had (Reading Rec ) bv w. Grace, 1. Mart, b. 1643;
2. JoHv, b. Sep. 10, 1645; 3 J.i.vas, b. 1647; 4 Jonas, b. Sep. 24, '48;
5. JosRPH. b. '51 ; 6. Joshua, b. Dec. 4, '53 m. Rebeckah Kendal, and f.
of Joshua, b 1683, Thomas, and others ; 7. Jonathan, b. Dec. 6, '55, (f. by
w. Eliz., of Jonathan, who d. 1711, and two drs ); 8. David, '57. Jonas,
the f.'s vvill, is dated Jan. 7, 1673. He d. Feb. 24, 1674.
2. JOHN, s. of Jonas (I), had in Reading, by w. Dorcas, 1. Jonas, b.
and d. 1677 ; 2. Grace, b. 1677, m.  Boutelle; 3 Noah. b. 1678; 4.
Jo.\AS, b May 18, '80; 5. Joseph, b. and d '81 ; 6. Mary, b. '83; 7. Dor
cas, b. '88; 8. Benjamin; 9. Joseph; 10. Phebe. The e.st. of Jobn, the
f. was settled 1700, and the widow Dorcas m. 2d  Bryant.
3. JONAS, s. of John (2), a tanner, bought of Geo. Walkup,
one half of the " half mUe square," and built where is now the old
Eaton House, near the Sudb. bounds. By his w. Mehetabel, he
hadl. Mehetabel, b. Feb. 12, 1708-7, m. John Trowbridge ; 2.
NoAH^ b. July 22, '08 ; 3. John, b. Sep. 3, '10, d. at Plainfield;
4. Phebe, b. Sep. 28, '12 ; 5. Jonas, b. Oct. 22, '14 ; 6. Joseph,
b. Mar. 12, '16-7, d. at Plainfield ; 7. Mary, b. Mar. 12, '18-9 ;
8. Joshua, b. July 1, '21 — his 1st w. d. in Voluntown, Con.,
1748-9 ; 9. Benjamin^", b. Oct. 9, '23 ; 10. Ebenezer, b. May
6, '27. J. the f. was Selectman '17, and d. Aug. 13, '27, se. 47.
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4. JOSHUA, had in Fram., by w. Lydia, Samuel, bap. Feb.
18, 1728, and d; Oct. 8, 1729, se. 1 y. 7 m. 22 d. Joshua was
adm. to the Ch. Aug. 30, 1724, and was Selectman, 1732.
[Joshua and w. Lydia, had in Wat. Lydia, b. Mar. 9, 1711. In
1718, at Weston, Lydia, w. of Joshua, of Wat., now of Worcester,
was adm. to the Ch. Joshua, a lawyer at Wore, and after mia-
iater of Spencer, was b. at Walth. Dec. 15, 1714. See an inter
esting notice of him in WUlard's address to the Wore Bar, p. 54.]
5.'^N0AH, s. of Jonas (3), m. Hannah Vinton, of Stoneham;
and had 1. Hannah, b. Nov. 4, 1731, m. John Cheney ; 2. Noah,
b. Aug. 7, '33 ; 3. Abigail, b. Feb. 1, '35-6, m. Daniel Gregory;
4. JoNAS^ b. Jan. 29, '37-8 ; 5. John^, b. July 30, '40 ; 6.
Mehetabel, b. Ap. 21, '43, m. Deac. Daken, of Sud., andd. ab.
1815 ; 7. Ruth, b. Feb. 16, '44, m. Poter Parker, d. Mar. 20,
1800 ; 8. Maltiab, b. Jan. 15, '47, m. Huldah Haynes, was rated
in Fram. 1775, and d. at Athol, 1828 ; 9. Silas', b. Dec. 1, '50 ;
10. Mary, b. May 11, '53, m. Sim. Goddard, d. at Ath., ab. 1800.
Cornet Noah, the f., lived on the place, now of Ezek. Howe, Jun,
and was Selectman 2 years. He d. Oct. 8, 1791, se. 83. His
wid. Hannah, d. Mar. 8, 1795, se. 87.
6. iNOAH, s. of Noah (5), m. Hannah Hunt, and had 1.
Nabby, bap. Nov. 20, 1767, m. Jacob Hemenway ; 2. Noah,
bap. Nov. 5, '58, m. and d. in Canada ; 3. Hannah, bap. Ap. 6,>
'60, m. Abel Childs, and d. 1803 ; 4. Luther, bap. Sep. 26, '62,
m. Polly Drury, Dec. '89, 2d NeUy Drury, 3d wid. Polly Newton,
and f. of 3Iary, Nathan, Dexter, Luther, Nancy, and William;
5. Nathan, bap. Aug. 23, '67, m. Aseneth Fisk, Nov. 18, '94,
and d. Ap. 26, 1812. Noah the f. m. 2d Polly TUton, Feb. 14,
'71, and had 6. Molly, b. Nov. 11, '71, d. young. Polly them.
d. July, 1803, and Noah m. 3d wid. Martha Abbot, June 12,
1804. Noah was Selectman 2 years, and d. June 12, 1814, se.
82. His wid. Martha d. Nov. 30, 1834, se. 82.
7. iJONAS, s. of Noah (5), m. Lois Goodnow, of Sud., May
7, 1761, and had 1. Lois, b. June 16, '62, m. Hon. Jona. May
nard, May 30, 1784, and d. without issue, Dec. 5, 1836, se. 74;
2. Daniel, b. Jan. 31, '64, m. Mehetabel Murdoch, 1787 ; 3.
Jesse, b. Jan. 27, '66, died suddenly, whUe in the act of singing
at church, Nov; 5, '86 ; 4. Anna, b. June 11, '68, d. Nov. '77 ;
5. Nathan, d. 1771, and 6. Lydia, both b. Sep. 28, '70. L. m.

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Maj. Lawson Nurse ; 7. Eunice, b. Jan. 25, '73, m. Nathan
Henderson, lives in Boston ; 8. Nathan, b. Mar. 4, '75, d. Nov.
'77 ; 9. Persis, b. Aug. 23, '77, d. Feb. 5, '96, — suddenly feU
dead at the house of Jona. Maynard, Esq., when preparing for a
ride ; 10 and 11. Anna, and Betsey, twins, b. Feb. 23, '80. — A. "
d. Oct. '87, B. m. Joshua Lane, 1801 ; 12. Joseph, b. May 28,
'82. Jonas the f. lived at Salem end ; Lois his w. d. Mar. 1819.
¦8. ¦'JOHN, s. of Noah (5), m. Ohve Conant, and had 1. Reuben,
b. May 14, 1709, m. Betsey Hunt, lives m Sud. ; 2. Sally, b.
Nov. 8, '70, m. Elisha Hunt, d. in Sud, 1842 ; 3. John, bap. May
23, '73, m. Molly Hunt, Oct. '97, and d. 1846 ; 4. Olive, bap.
Ap. 7, '76, m. Reuben Winch ; 5.' Levi, bap. June, 14, '78, m.
Susannah How, May 16, 1805, and 2d, Eliza Buckminster ; 6.
Abel, bap. Oct. 1, '78, m. Sally Hemenway, Mar., 1802, and
2d, Persis How ; 7. Lucy, bap, Aug. '82, m. Obad. Perry, of
Sherb., May 23, 1803, hves at Sud. ; 8. Hitty, bap. Dec. '84,
d. young; 9. Jesse, bap. Dec. '86, d. young; 10. Anna, bap.
Mar. '89, d. young ; 11. Betsey, bap. Aug. '93, d. young ; 12.
Noah, bap. Feb. '96, d. '98. John the f. d. May 28, 1816, se.
76 ; his w. Ohve d. Sep. 20, 1842, se. 93.
9. .iSILAS, s. of Noah (5), m. Polly Nichols, Feb. 1782, and
had 1. Josiah, b. Nov. 11, 1782, m. Elizabeth Stever, of Thom
aston, Me., and d. in Ljmn, 1847 ; 2. Silas, b. Oct. 18, '84, m.
Nancy Stone, and d. June 23, 1828 ; 3. Mary, b. Oct. 20, '86,
m. Luther Stone ; 4. Hannah, b. Jan. 2, '89, d. Aug. 22,
'91 ; 5. Martha, b. Mar. 10, '91, m. Hon. Abner Wheeler ; 6.
Samuel, b. May 14, '94, d. Dec. 18, '97 ; 7. Nabby, and 8.
Hitty, twms, b. May 31, '98, both d. Sep. 24, 1802. SUas the
f. hved on the place late of Wid. Nancy Eaton, and d. July 18,
1828, EC 77. His w. Mary d. Oct. 30, 1818, se. 61.
10. ^BENJAMIN, s. of Jonas (3), m. Beulah Stone, Dec.
23, 1747, and had 1. Jonas, b. July 17, '48, lived in Barre, and
m. AbigaU Allen ; 2. Ebenezer^^, b. May 12, '50, m. Rebeckah
Stone, May 21, '78 ; 3. Beulah, b. Feb. 28, '52, m. Nathan
Boynton, Dec. 31, '78 ; 4. Benjamin", b. July 27, '54 ; 5.
Anna, b. Aug. 8, '57, m. Brigham Eaton, of Petersham, May
28, '78. Benj. the f. lived on the place now of Mr. Ebenezer
Eaton. 11. ^BENJAMIN, s. of Benj. (10), m. Mary Stacy, and had

238 EATON. — EDGELL.
1. Aseneth, b. Oct. 8, 1775, m. Lincoln Brigham, of Southb;
2. Nelly, b. Nov. 28, '76, hves unm. in Fram. ; 3. Polly, b.
May 8, '78, m. Dr. Nathan Rice ; 4. Fanny, b. Jan. 14, '80, d.
se. 18 ; 5. David, b. Feb. 2, '82, m. Betsey Horn, of Southb.,
and 2d w. at Lake Erie ; 6. Cyrus, b. Feb. 11, '84, lives in Warren,
Me. ; 7. Anne, bap. Sep. '89, m. Solo. Nichols, of Whitestown;
8. Charlotte, bap. Sep. '89, m. John Parker, moved to N. Y.,
1810 ; 9. Emily, d. young ; 10. Benjamin, d. se. 4, (the 2 last
b. in Southb.). Benj. the f. lived on Mr. Charles Capen's farm,
moved to Southb., and d. there. Mary his wid. hves, (1845),
near Lake George.
12. ^EBENEZER, s. of B(5nj. (10), m. Rebeckah Stone, May
21, 1778, and had 1. Nancy, b. May 28, 1779, m. Rev. Joseph
Emerson, of Beverly, and d. 1804 ; 2. Betsey, b. Mar. 19, '81,
hves unm., in Boston ; 3. William, b. Aug. 18, '83, (WiU. CoU.),
ord. at Fitchburg, Aug. 30, 1815, and at Middleborough, Mar.
10, 1824 ; 4. Rebeckah, b. July 25, '85, hves in Boston; 5.
Susannah, bap. Aug. '87, lives in Beverly ; 6. Ebenezer, bap.
Sep. '89, m. Anna Walker, who d. A,ug. 14, 1818, se. 27, and
m. 2d, Sally Spoiford ; 7. Sally, bap. Aug., '93, m. Samuel
Witt, d. in Shrewsbury, 1837.
13. Rebeckah, m. James Brown, both of Fram., Oct. 18, 1733. ¦
Lydia, m. Matthias Clark, Oct. 17, 1729.
Samuel and w. Ruth, of Sud., had Elizabeth, b. 1731 ; Jonathan,
Thomas, and other.''. Samuel, of Sud., ni. Miliscent Wheeler, 1748, and
had Uriah, Samuel, Sfc. John, of Dedham, d. ab. 1658, leaving John, Ma
ry, and Abigail. William, " of Staple," who came over with w. Martha,
three children, and servant, was prob. the Wm. (w. Martha) who had, at
Wat., Daniel, b. Jan. 20, 1638-9; Mary, 1643. In 1664, they were of
Read., where Martha ([)rob. tbe m.) d. ab. 1681, having a s. John. Dnniel,
s. of John, m. Mary — , 1664, and had at R., Daniel'^ Ann, MaHha, Pris
cilla, Daniel, and Mehetabel.
EDGELL, WILLIAM m. Elizabeth Norman, of Marblehend, and lived
in Woburn and Lexington. His chil. were 1. William, (ffi. 17, 1743;
see Guardianship, Mid. Prob,), who was a jietitioner for Westminster,
Mass., 17.59, and d. there, July. 1809, se. 82; 2 John, ra. Rebeckah Win-
ship, of Lexington, Nov. 9, 1762, g. father of Rev. J. Q. A. Edgell, of W,
Newbury. J. the f d. in Westminster, Vt; 3, Simon; 4. Benjamin, m.
Susannah Wyman. and was f of Benjamin, John, Peter, Susannah, am\
Abigail, and d. in Woburn, ab. 1821, se. 85. Elizabeth, wid of William,
came to Fram., and m. Isaac How, Oct 16, 1739. She d. Oct. 20, 1770,
ae. 73. [Tradition, in the family, .supposes William to have come from
England, with a brother, who lived and d. in Phil., and with whom Wm,
learned his trade of a tinman, lu Boston, Thomas Edzall, m, Elizabeth
Forman, Sep. 16, 1652, and had s. Henry, b. 1654].

edgell. — EDMUNDS. 237
2. SIMON, s. of Wm. (1), lived on the farm now of Col.
Moses, m. Mehetabel Pike, Mar. 5, 1761, and had 1. Moses, b.
June 1, '62, d. May 10, 1784 ; 2. Aaron Pike, b. Dec. 13, '66 ;
3. Mehetabel, b. Feb. 13, '70, m. Wm. Bond, of Wat., Sep.
'86. Capt. Simon the f. commanded the Co. of Minute men in
Fram., and served with reputation in the Revolutionary War ; was
Selectman 2 years, and d. Oct. 3, 1820, se. 87 ; his wid. Mehet.
d. Feb. 5, 1835, se. 91.
3. AARON PIKE, s. of Simon (2), m. Eleanor Trowbridge;
and had 1. Moses, b. Aug. 13, 1792, m. Sophia A. Angier,
1817 — Col. Moses has been 12 years a Selectman, 5 years a
Representative, and 22 years T. Treasurer ; 2. Nancy, b. Aug.
23, '94, m. Luther Horn ; 3. Mehetabel, b. Aug. '96, m. Levi
Whitmore. Aaron was 10 years a Selectman, and d. Sep. 28,
1816 ; his w. Eleanor d. Oct. 1840.
EDMUNDS, WALTER, freeman 1639, of Concord, and (under the
name of Gualter) with w. Dorothy, admitted to the Charlestown Ch.,
1652. He had, 1. Joshua, b. ab. 1624, a distiller, at Charlestown, by w.
Elizabeth, f. of WiUiam, b. 1665. Josh. d. Nov. 5, 1683, ss. 59, and his wid.
Eliz. m. Richard Martin, Nov. 28, '89. The heirs of Joshua were propri
etors of Rutland, 1686 ; 2. Daniel, b. ab. 1628 ; 3. John, b. July 2. 1640,
aud by w. Hannah, f. at Charlestown, of Dorothy, b. '68; John, d. '70; and
John, b. '71. John, tbe f d. 1677, and his wid. Han., m. Deac. Aaron
Ludkin, 1684 ; 4.  , a daughter, who m.  Potter, of Concord.
Walter, the f. d. at Charlestown, July 13, 1667, and his wid. Dor. d. Sep.
14, 1671.
2. DANIEL, s. of Walter, (1), had by w. Marie, 1. Richard, b. 1664, d.
'68 ; 2. Mart, b. '66, d. '67 ; 3. Jonathan, b. July 24, '67, (or '69) ; 4.
Ralph, b. Nov. 5, '71 ; 5. Mary, b. Oct. 28, '73, m. Nath. Davis, '92.
Daniel (a saltmaker) d. Aug. 22. 1688, ae. near 60. His wid. Mary d. Nov.
26, 1717.
3. JONATHAN, s. of Dan., (2), m. Ruth Frothingham, 1691, and had
Jonathan, b. Mar. 27, 1705.
4. JONATHAN, s. of Jona (3), m. Hannah Gates ; and had
1. Jonathan, b. Ap. 20, 1728 ; 2. Hannah, b. '30 ; 3. Sarah,
731, cov. in Fram. July 11, '56, and dism. to E. Sud. Nov. 29,
1761 ; 4. Samuel, b. June 29, '35 ; 5. Amos, d. '41 ; 6. John,
d. '44 ; 7. Aaron, b. '39 ; 8. Esther, d. '43 ; &. Esther, d.
'44; 10. Amos, b. Ap. 27, '44, and m. (then of Fram.), Esther
Hide, of Newton, Sep. 13, '73 ; 11. Ann, b. 1746 ; 12. Abby.
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238 EDMUNDS. — EDWARDS.
.was of Camb. 1730, and of Newton, 1739 ; he bought, 1748, of
Eben. Winchester, in Fram., where he d.*
5. JONATHAN, Jun., s. of Jona. (4), had by w. Prudence,
1. Prudence, b. July 28, 1760, d. Aug. 18 ; 2. Anna, b. Dec.
19, '61, adm. to the ch. Sep. '83, m. Abner How, Sep. 85,
moved away, and m. 2d, Timothy Rand ; Prudence the m. d.
Feb. 24, 1764, and Jona. m. 2d, Huldah Hide, of Newton, Oct.
31, 1765, who was adm. to the ch., Jan. 29, '69, and had 3.
Huldah, b. Mar. 7, '67, m. Samuel Rice, Nov. '88, and d. ab,
1840; 4. Prudence, bap. Oct. 17, '72; 5. Elizabeth, bap.
Oct. 2, '74 ; Jona. m. 3d, Hannah Ward, of Newton, June 13,
'76, who was adm. to the ch. Sep. '88, and had 6. Jonathan, b.
Mar. 6, '77, m. Lucy Nurse, and d. iu Fram., Jan. 22, 1830;
Lucy his w. d. Jan. 7, 1838. Jonathan the f. was chosen to a
Town office, 1777, hved upon his f.'s farm, and d. Jan. 8, 1816,
se. 87 ; Hannah his w. d. Dec. 26, 1812, se. 71.
6. SAMUEL, prob. s. of Jona. (4), had m Fram. Sarah,
and John, both bap. Nov. 30, 1766. Samuel Hved in the house
now of Joel Edmunds, was adm. to the ch. Nov. 16, 1766, and
recommended to the ch. in Brookfield, Mar. 8, 1772.
7. DAVID, and w. Hannah, had at Marlb., 1. Abigail, b. 1720;
2. Hannah, b. 1722, m. in Fram. Ezekiel Rice, Jun., Sep. 19,
'51 ; and at Fram. 3. Elizabeth, b. July 10, 1730. Mr. Swift,
notes, Ap. 28, 1728, " contribution for neighbor Edmunds."
[Lynn Rec. David m. Hannah Hinkson, Aug. 8, 1717.]
8. MARY, was in Fram. from about 1750, to 1760. Sarah,
Edmonds, alias Moore, who cov. July 11, 1756, was dismissed to
E. Sud., Nov. 29, 1761.
William, of Lynn, d. Aug. 4, 169.3, leaving John, m. Sara Hudson,
J662, (f of William, John, Jonathan, Mary, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, Joseph,
and Benjanun) ; Samuel, m. Elizabeth Meriam, 1675, and piob Elizaheth
Bridfies, Jau. 27, 1685, (f. of Samuel, Elizabeth, Mary, Abigail, David, b,
July 22, 1689, and Jnnathan, b. Jan. 7, '92) ; Rwd Josiph, (w. Susanna, d,
1670). f of William, Joseph, Sara, William. Thomas, and Robert. Mary,
w. of William, d 1657, and he m., the same year, in Boston, wid. Ann
(Martine ?). Samuel, of Natick, and w. Ruth, had Jemima, b. 1748 ; Sanir
uel, b. 1750.
EDWARDS, BENJAMIN, s. of Benj. of Boston, lived m the
* Jonathan and Sarah were adm. to Jonathan m. Sarah Malleson, both of
tbe Fram. Church, Oct. 27, 1751. Charlestown, Ap. 20, 1732.
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Dr. Merriam house, m. Mary Bent of Sud., and had 1. Mary, b.
Mar. 27, 1778, m. 1st, Abel Adams, 2d, Eph. Parkhurst ; 2.
Benjamin, b. 1780, d. se. ab. 10 ; 3. Bathshebah, b. 1782, d.
young ; 4. Alexander, m. Anne Haven, d. te. 29 ; 5. Jonathan,
d. se. ab. 30,
ELIOT, DANIEL, m. Hannah Cloyes, and had 1. Daniel, b.
Aug. 17, 1687 ; 2. Ebenezer, b. Mar. 3, '93 ; 3. John, b. May
16, '95 ; 4. James, b. Ap. 2, '97 ; 5. Nathaniel, b. Aug. 10,
'99 ; 6. Jonathan, b. Aug. 16, 1701 ; 7. Peter, b. Nov. 25,
'04. Dan. the. f. was a prop, at Oxford, 1713.
2. DANIEL, Jun., s. -of Daniel (1), m. Sarah Provender, Feb.
3, 1707-8 ; and had Hannah, b. Nov. 4, 1709. Dan. Jun., was
also a prop, at Oxford, 1713.
ELLIS, an individual of this name, a saddler, moved from
Fram., ab. 1800.
ESTABROOK, Capt. DANIEL, owned near Tho. Walkup,
ab. 1742.
EVERETT, NANCY, m. George Hawes, of Wrentham, Oct.
27, 1796. Jesse, andw. Elizabeth, of Fram., came fromFrank-
hn, hved on the Isaac Haven place. Their chil. were, James, d.
Mar. 28, 1800, se. 20 ; Benjamin, d. Aug. 9, 1801, ^. 28.
They had also a dr., Olive. A son d. in Harv. Coll.
FABER, Miss SUSAN, d. mFram., Jan. 28, 1834. se. 77.
FAIRBANK, or FAIRBANKS,* JONATHAN, the N. E. progenitor,
d. at Dedham, 1678. His wife's name was Grace. His chil. were 1.
John, f. (by w. Sarah), at Dedham, of Joshua, b. 1642, d. 1661 ; John, b. '44 ;
Sarah, b. '45 ; Jonathan, b. '48 ; Mary and Martha, b. '50 ; Joseph, b. '56 ;
Hannah, b. '58; Benjamin, b. '62, and d. 1694. John, the f. d. 1684; his
w. d. 1683. 2. George ; 3. Jowas, of Lancaster, and f by w. Lydia, of
JMbj^, b. 1659 ; Joshua, '61, (killed by the Indians, 1676); Grace, b. '63;
Jonathan, b. '66, (m. Mary Haward, '88, and himself and 2 chil. killed by
Indians, and w. made captive, 1697) ; Hazadiah, b. '68 ; Jabez, b. '70 ; Jor
nas, b. '73. Jonas, the f. was killed by the Indians, 1676, and his est. set
tled, 1677. (Mid. Co. Rec, 3d vol.) 3. Jonathan, f. at Dedham, by w,
Deborah, of Deborah, b. 1654; Grace, Sara, Edward, David, Mary, and Jer
emiah; 4. MxKY, m. Christopher Smith ; and 5.  , who m. Ralph Day.f
2. GEORGE, s. of Jona., (1), had at Dedham. by w. Mary, 1. Mart, b.
Nov. 10, 1647; 2. George, b. May 26, '50, m. Rachel Adams, '71, and a 2d
w.; 3. Samuel, b. Oct. 28, '52 ; 4. Eliezer, b. June 8, '55, and f. at Med-
* In this, as in many other in- f Richard, who took the freeman's
stances, modern usage has added a oath. May 14, 1634, had in Boston,
final s to the ancient name. The (by w. Elizabeth), Constance, bap.
names of Havens, Stebbins, Sternes, 1635; Zacclteus, b, 1639; and Zacche-
Adams, Woods, Stevens, afford ex- us, b. and d. 16.53.
amples of the same change of name.

240 EAIEBANKS.
field, by w. Martha, of Marie, b. 1678 ; and at Sherb., Martha, '80 ; Lydia,
'83 ; Margaret, '84 ; Mercy, '88 ; Eliezer, '90, d. in Sherb., 1741 ; 5. Jonas, b,
Feb. 23, '56'; and at Medrield, 6. Jonathan, b. May, 1, '62 ; 7. Margaret,
b. "64. [Geo., sen., was drowned at Medfield, Jun. 10, '82; another ac
count dates tbe death of Geo., the f., Ap. 6, 1683].
3. JONATHAN, s. of Geo., (2), phys. at Sherb., had by w. Sarah, (who
d. 1713), 1. George, b. Ap. 1685 ; 2. Jonathan, b. '89, f. by w. Lydia,
(who d. 1724), of Jonathan, b. 1714 ; Mary, b. 1717, m.  White; Dydia,
1718, m. Abijah Morse, 1751 ; Comfort, 1720, m. Zebulon Palmer, '37;
Moses, 1722; Daniel, b. 1723, m. Submit Fairbanks, 1747; and by w.
Hannah Coolidge, m. 1726, Joshua, b. 1727 ; John, 1729, m. Hannah Fisk,
'54 ; Hannah, 1731, m.  Whiting; Grace, b. 1734, m. Obadiah Morse,
'55; and Abner, b. 1736. Jonathan's will was proved Dec. 3, 1754; 3,
Comfort, b. '90, m. Jos. Billings; 4. Joseph, b. '92, d. young; 5. Sam
uel, b. '93, ra. Susanna Watsori, 1718, and f. of Jonas, d. 1721 ; Samuel,
b. June 21, 1720 ; Benjamin; Levi, and others; 6. Jonas, b. '97, d. young.
Jona. had by a 2d w, Anne, 7. Benjamin, b. 1715. Dr. Jona., the f. i.
1719, at Sherb.
4. GEORGE, s. of Jona. (3), had by w. Lydia, in Sherb., 1. George, b,
Dec. 2, 1708, m., 1735, Deborah Sawin, and f. of Reuben, b. '35; 2. Libia,
b. '10, m.  Hayden ; 3. Jabez, b. Oct. 4, '13 ; 4. Sarah, b. '16, m. • 
Hayden. Lydia, the w. d. 1717. George, then of Fram., ni. 2d Rachel
Drury, Dec. 1718, and had in Sherb., 5. Joseph, b. '20, d. '22 ; 6, Rachel,
b, '21, d. young ; 7. Abigail, b. '23, d. young ; and in HoUiston, 8. Abi
gail, b. 25, d, young ; 9. Comfort, b. '27, d. '29 ; 10. Submit, b. '29, ra.
Dan. Fairbank, '47 ; 11, Mary, b. '30, m.  Mcrse ; 12. Drurt, b. '33,
d. June 19, 1786, (m. Deborah Leland, '58, and f., at Holl., of John, b. '59;
Perley, b. '61 ; Elijah, b. '70 ; Rev. Drury, b. '72 ; Deborah, b. '75 ; and Mmy,
b. '81) ; 13. Rachel, b. '35, d. 1744 Ens. George, d. atHolI., 1753, andhis
will was proved Feb. 11, 1754.
5. SAMUEL, s. of Sam. and w. Susanna, and g. son of Dr.
Jona. (3), held a town office in Fram., 1748, and hved near the
house of W. Nixon, Esq. He m. Hephzibah Nixon, June 6,
1751, and had, 1. Hannah, b. Jan. 25, 1752, m.  Rice,
The f. m. 2d, Wid. Mary FrizzeU, and had, 2. Samuel ; 3. Zac
cheus, b. 1759. Samuel the f. d. in F., ab. 1760. His wid,
Mary m. (John?) Shattuck, and was buried in Fram., June 14,
1822, se. 95.
6. ZACCHEUS, s. of Sam. (5), m. Mary Brinley, Mar. 3.
1779 ; and had 1. Zaccheus, bap. Aug. 15, '79 ; 2. Nancy, bap.
May 27, '80, m. Maj. Barzillai Banister, Ap. 23, '98, and 2d,
 Easty, of Southb. ; 3. Polly, d. young-; 4. Thomas, bap.
Aug., '83, lives m Nat ; 5.  d. young. Zaccheus the f. m.
2d, Martha Gates, Mar., 1787, and had, 6. Polly, m. Solo.
Rhodes ; 7. Catharine, m.  Dunken ; 8. Dexter, d. mun. ;
9. Clarissa, m.  Nichols ; 10. Samuel, d. unm. ; H.
Charles, m.  Parker ; 12. Curtis, d. unm. Zaccheus mov-

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ed to Antrim, N. H., ab. 1799, and had there, Peter W. ; Su
sanna ; Lucinda ; William ; and Abigail. Z. the f. d. at
Antrhn, Jan. 27, 1845, se. 86.
7. JABEZ, s. of George (4), m. Susanna Corning, and had
m Holl., 1. Lydia, b. 1739 ; 2. Joseph, '41 ; 3. Joshua, '43 ;
4. Isaiah, '45 ; 5. Susannah, '47, d. young ; 6. Susannah, '52;
7. Jerusha, '57 j 8. George, '62. He then moved to Fram., on
or near the Brhiley farm, and had, 9. Daniel, b. Mar. 21, '65 ;
10. Comfort, bap. Dec. 14, '67.
8. JOSHUA, s. of Jabez, (7), m. Mary Parmenter of Sud.,
Dec. 3, 1767, and had in Fram., 1. Lucy, b. June 14, '68, m.
Eph. Hager, of Marlb., Nov. '89 ; 2. Luke, b. May 2, '70, m.
Zerviah  , was f. of Q-eorge and Sophia, and was drowned in
Sud. River, Aug. 1805 ; 3. Jerusha, b. Ap. 8, '72, m. Dan. Allen
of Marlb., Feb., '97; 4. Anna, b. May 13, '74; 5. Corning,
b. Aug. 17, '76, d. Jan. 28, '78 ; 6. Molly, b. May 24, '78, m.
Ezra Rugg, Ap. 1, 1802 ; 7. Asa, b. June 2, '80, d. unm. ; 8.
Aseneth, b. Mar. 4, '83 ; 9. Hannah, b. May 15, '85, m. Eli
Fayof Hop.,May 11, 1800; 10. Daniel, b. Oct. 29, '88, drowned
m Sud. River, Aug. 1805 ; 11. Sally, b. May 15, '90. Joshua
the f. moved ioto Wore. Co., ab. 1804.
FARRAR, JOHN, m. Martha, dr. of the Rev. John Swift,
Oct. 13, 1740, and had, 1. Mary, b. Jan. 8, 1741 ; 2. Martha,
b. Dec. 15, '44, d. Ap. 3, '45 ; 3. John, b. and d. May 15, '47 ;
4. Martha, b. June 7, '49. Maj. John the f. m. 2d, Deborah
Winch, Oct. 4, 1750, and had, 5. John, b. Aug. 11, '51 ; 6.
Deborah, b. Dec. 26, '53 ; 7. Nelly, b. Nov. 4, '55 ; 8. Joseph,
b. Ap. 3, '58 ; 9. William, b. June 22, '60 ; 10. Daniel, b.
Feb. 19, '63 ; 11. Anne, b. Oct. 27, '65 ; 12. Samuel, b. Jan.
22, '69 ; 13. Hitty, bap. Oct. 14, '71. Maj. Farrar was 10 years
a Selectman, and 8 years T. Treasurer, and was Dep. Sheriff, 1769.
He moved, with his family, to Fitzwilham, N. H., where he d.
2. Margaret (prob. sister to Maj. John), m. hi Fram. John
Trowbridge, Mar. 27, 1751. " Nathan Farrow," was in F. 1792.
Daniel and w. Hannah, of Sud., had Josiah, 1722 ; Daniel ; and Phin
ehas. Josiah, and w. Hannah, of Sud., had Mary, 1743 ; Phinehas ; Daniel,
and others.
FAY, ROBERT, m. Mitty Rice, Mar. 1783. Mitty, dr. of
David and Jane, was b. May 17, 1783.
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242 FAY. — fisk.
This family have been numerous in Southb. Thomas, sen., of Hing
ham, d. 1678 ; there were others in that town.
FESSENDEN, THOMAS, of Fram., m. Mary Cronyn, of
Sherb., Sep. 24, 1782. Mr. P. was a saddler. Thomas was
prob. in Fram., ab. 1750. (Mss. Journal). He is said to have
died in Fram., without issue.
FISHER, SARAH, of Fram., m. David Perry, Jun., of Sherb.
Aug. 19, 1773. Abraham, m." Lucy Parkhurst, Jan. 15, 1784.
This family came from Franklin.
FISK, or FISKE, NATHAN, of Wat, had by w. Susanna, 1. Nathan,
b. Oct. 17, 1642, and had chil. in Wat., of whom WUliam, m. Eunice Jen
nings, of Fram., 1708, and lived in Weston ; 2. John, b. Aug. 25, '47; 3.
David, b. Ap. 29, '50, m. Elizabeth Reed, '75, and had a s. David, b. Dec.
11, 1678 ; 4. Nathaniel, b. July 12, '53 ; 5. Sarah, m. Abraham Gale.
N., the f d. June 21, 1676. His will is dated June 19.
2. NATHANIEL, s. of Nathan, (1), m. Mary Child, 1677, and had 1. Na
thaniel, b. June 9, 1678, m. at Sherb., Hannah Adams, Jan. 16, 1706, and
was f. of JVathofiiel ; Asa, m. Lois Leland ; Hannah ; Moses, who d. at
Nat, (w. Mehetabel); Lydia; 2. Hannah, b. 1680; 3. Sart, b. '85, m.
John Hastings; 4. Lydia, b. '87; 5. Elizabeth, b. '92, m. Benj, Flagg,
J 715 ; 6. Abigail, b. '98, m. Allen Flagg, 1717.
3. JOHN, s. of Nath., (2), m. in Sherb., Lydia Adams, July 31, 1706 ; and
h$d 1. John, b. 1709, m. Abigail Babcock, 1731 ; 2. Ltdia, b. '12, d. '15 ;
3. Isaac, b. Aug. 24, '14 ; 4. Daniel, b. '16 ; 5. Ltdia, b. '20 ; 6. Peter, b.
'23 ; 7. Abigail, b. and d. '27 ; 8. Nathaniel, b. '30. John, (prob. the f.l
d. in Sherb., 1730.
4. ISAAC, s. of John, (3), a weaver by trade, m. Hannah
Haven, Nov. 11, 1736, lived first at Worcester, then at Fram.,
near Addison Dadmun's, after at Guinea end, and finally on Mr.
Richard Fiske's place. . He had (prob. at Worcester), 1. Isaac,"
b. 1736 ; 2. Hannah, b. 1739, m. Deac. Everett, and d. m At-
tleboro' ; 3. John, b. 1741 ; 4. Richard, b. Feb. 25, 1750 ; 5.
Daniel, a physician, m. Sukey, dr. of Rev. Mr. Thurston, of
Medway, and d. in Oxford ; 6. Moses, d. young ; 7. Lydia, b.
Oct. 25, '53, m. Maj. Lawson Nurse ; 8. Moses, b. July 12, '55.
Isaac the f. d. Dec. 22, 1799, se. 86. His w. Hannah, (who,
after her marriage, was for many years a Teacher), d. Feb. 21,
1800, se. 85.
6. ISAAC, Jun., s. of Isaac, (4), m. Esther Mann, and had
1. Olive, d. se. 20 ; 2. James, b. Sep. 19, 1773, d. at Savannah,
ab. 1799 ; 3. Polly, b. Aug. 6, '77, d. young. Isaac the f. d.
Sep. 19, 1778, se. 42. His wid. m. Ebenezer Marshall.
6. JOHN, s. of Isaac (4), m. Abigail How, and had 1. Nat,
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Westmoreland, N. H., and Fram. ; Col. Nat d. Aug. 20, 1841,
while on a, visit to N. H. ; he commanded a reg't of militia, or
dered to Portsmouth, during the war of 1812 ; 2. Thomas, b.
Mar. 22, '74, m. Lucuida Trowbridge, of Pomfret, Con. ; 3. Sally,
b. July, 17, '76, d. young; 4. John Boyle, b. at Sherb.,
Dec. 2, '78, Dart. Coll. 1798, an Attorney in N. Y., d. Dec. 11,
1805 ; 5. Susannah, b. 1781, m. Eben. M. Ballard ; 6. Sally,
b. 1783, m. Wm. Larrabee, Sep. 16, 1806 ; 7. Edward, b. May
25, '86, m. Ehzabeth Porter, of Boston, lives iu N. Y. ; 8. Nancy,
b. Jan. 26, '89, m. Col. James Brown ; 9. William, b. 1791, d.
Nov. 19, 1805 ; 10. George, b. Sep. 23, '93, m. Wid. Honora
Bolton, b. in the W. Indies. John, Esq., the f. lived near Isaac
Warren's, and at the Silk Farm, and built the house late of Rufus
Brewer, Esq. He held a commission as Justice of the Peace,
was Rep. 6 years, and Selectman 12 years. He d. Dec. 17,
1819, se. 78. AbigaH his w. d. Ap., 1829, se. 77.
7. RICHARD, s. of Isaac (4), built where David Fisk lives,
m. Zebiah Pond, and had i. Luther, b. Nov. 12, 1772, m. Sally
Wait, of Roxb., and 2d  Webster, and d. without issue, June
26, 1797 ; 2. Martin, b. Ap. 8, '74, m.  Gilbert, lived at
Norfolk, Va. ; 3. Patty, b. June 3, '76, m. Eben. Freeman, of
Barre, (now of Fram.), Dec. 26, 1803 ; 4. Daniel, b. Mar. 20,
'78, d. m Norfolk, Va., Mar. 23, 1800 ; 5. Nancy, b. July 6,
'80, d. se. 9 ; 6. Richard, and 7. Polly, twins, b. Jan. 29, '83. —
R. m. Betsey Lovell, and d. Sep., 1841 ; his w. d. Dec. 2, 1839,
se. 50. — PoUy, m. Samuel Valentine, of Hop. ; 8. Josiah, b. Feb.
22, '85, m. Martha Coohdge, and d. May 3, 1832 ; 9. David, b.
Feb. 16, '91, d. Nov. 24, 1817. Capt. Richard the f., was 5
years a Selectman, and d. Mar. 9, 1824, se. 80. Zebiah, his w.
d. Jan. 25, 1837, se. 88.
8. MOSES, s. of Isaac (4), m. hi Hop. Betsey Bullard, Ap.
13, 1780, and had 1. Moses Madison, b. Nov. 25, '80, Dart. Coll.
1802, m. Mary Temple, and d. at Nashville, Tenn. ; 2. Isaac, b.
May 26, '82, m. Betsey Johnson, of Nashville, Tenn., lived in
Tenn., and in Fram., and d. 1846 ; 3. Hannah, b. Aug. 2, '84,
m. Joseph Ballard; 4. Seneh, (Aseneth), b. July 29, '86, d.
May 9, 1809 ; 5 Betsey, b. June 13, '88, d. unm. ; 6. Olive,
b. July 20, '90, m. Elias Temple, Esq. ; 7. Ebenezer, b. June 5,
'93, m. Emily Willard, d. on a passage from N. Orleans, 1828.

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Moses the f. d. in Fram., Mar. 1, 1828 ; his wid. lives at an ad
vanced age.
9. MICAH, (s. of Jona. and w. Abigail, of Weston), a tanner
and currier, m. Lydia Upham, of Weston, and had 1. Charles,
bap. Sep. 1792, m. Anne Buckminster ; 2. Cynthia, b. '94, d.
se. 2. Micah the f. was Selectman, 4 years ; and d. Dec. 9,
1813, se. 49 ; his w. Lydia d. Mar. 1816.
10. MARY, of Fram., m. Zechariah Wilson, of Waltham, June
12, 1777.
Note. — John, of Wat., m. Sarah Wyth, Dec. 11, 1651, and was f.(among
others) of Elizabeth, b. 1669, in. Simon Mellen, of Fram., Dec. 27, 1688.
John, the f d. Oct 28, 168.5, se. ab. 65. Benjamin, m. Bethshua Morse,
1674, and had Benjamin, and others, at Medfield. Deac. Jonathan, (and
w. Abigail), had, in Sud., Bezaleel, Samuel, WUliam, David, Benjamin, !fe,,
and d. Dec. 27, 1742, a;. 63. David, of Camb,, d. ab. 1660, leaving David,
and a dr., wbo m.  Fitch. Lt David, of Camb., surveyor, was, in
1663, ae. 72 years; — his first vv. Lydia, d. 1654, and he m. a 2d, Seaborne
Wilson, Sep. 6, 1655. David, s. of the latter, was of Lexington, and prob.
tbe only male representative of the family, and had chil. David, Robert, if c
FLAGG, or FLEGG, THOMAS, of Watertown, had by w. Mary, 1.
John, b. 1643, m. Mary Gale, '70, f. of Sarah and John, and d. '97 ; 2. Bar
tholomew, b. Feb. 23, '44 ; 3. Thomas, b. April 28, '45, m. Rebeckah
Dikes, '67, and d. ab. 1719, at Weston, f. of Thomas, m. Rebecca Sanger,
1711, and d. 1719 ; Hephzibah, Hannah, Rebecca, and Jemima ; 4. Micbael,
b. Mar. 23, '51; 5. Eliezer, b. May 14, '.53, (prob. of Concord, and f. of
Eleazer ; Joseph, m. Mary Tompkins, 1713; and Pnscilla); his will proved
1722 ; 6. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 20, '57, m. Joshua Bigelow, '76 ; 7. Mart, b.
Jan. 14, '57-8 ; 8. Rebeckah, b. Sep. 5, '60, m. Stephen Cooke, of New
ton ; 9. Benjamin, b. June '25, '62, m. Expei'ience Child, '91, removed to
Worcester, f. of Benjamin, b. 1691, m. Elizabeth Fiske, 1715, (and had at
Wore, Elizabeth, Abigail, Benjamin, (w. Abigail), William, Asa, and Ma- '
ry); Experience, b. 1692, m. Caleb Ball, of Concord, 1713; AbigaU, b.
1694 ; Bathshebah, b. 1697; Elizabeth, b. 1699; Gershom, b. 1702; Ebenezer,
1706. Benjamin, tbe f. d. in Wore, May 3, 1741, se. 79; his w. Experi
ence d. '47 ; 10. Allen, b. May, 16, '65. The f. was living in 169L
2. MICHAEL, s. of Tho,, (1), m. Mary Bigelow, 1673. and had, in Wat,
1. Abigail, b. 1685 ; 2. Michael, b. '89 ; 3. Mart, b. '91, m. Wm. Hager,
1711. Michael, the f. m. 2d Mary Earle, 1704, and had 4 Earl, b. Mar.
29, '06 ; 5. Prodence, b.-'08, m. Samuel FrizzeU, ofFram., Feb. 1, '26-7;
6. Bezaleel, m. Susanna Warren, 1730. The will of Michael was
proved, 1711.
3. ALLEN, son of Tho., (1), m. Sary Ball, 1684 ; and bad in Wat, 1.
Sart, b. 1686, m. Jona. Cutting, 1710 ; 2. Mart, m. Wm. Pike, of Fram^
Nov, 19, 1706; 3. Mercy; 4 Allen, h. '91, m. Abigail Fisk, 1717; 5. De
liverance ; 6. Daniel, (f. of Daniel, bap. 1722); 7. Dinah, b. '99, d.
1704 ; 8. Jonathan, b. May 1, 1704 ; and 9. Dinah. Allen, the f. d. 1711.
His estate was settled, 1714.
4. EARL, s. of Michael (2), came to Fram., and hved prob.
in the S. part of the town. He had, by w. Elizabeth, 1. Elisha,
b. May 12, 1728, m. 1st  Wilson, and 2d a dr. of Rev. Mr.

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Mann, of Paxton, and was f. at Petersham, where he d. 1805,
oi Earl ; Elijah; Col. Silas ; Rufus, Wid others; 2. Elizabeth,
b. Ap. 7. 1734, m. James Sibley, of Hardwick, (now Dana).
Earl the f. moved to Petersham, ab. 1736, and was one of the
first settlers of that town. Elisha, his son, had a half sister
Polly, who m. Moses Lawrence, of Hardwick.
5. JONATHAN, s. of AUen (3), m. in Wat. Eunice Patter
son, Dec. 28, 1726, and had in Wat., 1. Lois, b. June 7, 1728,
(Fram. Rec, 1729) ; 2. Eunice, b. May 7, '30, (F. Rec, '31) ;
and m Fram., 3. Hephzibah, b. Aug. 31, '34, m. Grindley Jack
son, of Sud., May 30, '53; 4. Jonathan, b. Mar. 9, '36; 5.
Joseph, b. Feb. 9, '39; 6. Allan, b. May 2, '42, d. in Fram.,
Dec. 22, 1804 ; 7. Sarah, b. Jan. 12, '44 ; 8. Margery, b.
July 19, '47.
6. JONATHAN, s. of Jona. (5), m. Hephzibah Greenwood,
and had m Fram., 1. Jonathan, m. Esther Ballard, Nov. 28,
1799, and d. in Nat. 1811, se. 40 ; his wid. d. in Fram. ; 2.
Hbpsy, m. John Kimball ; 3. Keziah, m.  Broad, of Boston;
4. Sally, m. ¦  Washburn, of Nat. ; 5. Polly, m. Timothy
Kendall of Sherb. Jona. the f. d. prob. in Fram.
7. JOSEPH, m. m Marlb., Abigail Bruce, 1761, and had, in
Fram., 1. Joseph, b. Mar, 4, 1762 ; 2. Abigail, b. July 14, '64.
8. JOSEPH, s. of Jona. (5), m. Hannah Tombs, and had, 1.
Elizabeth, bap. July 22, 1764 ; 2. Margery, bap. Feb. 22, '67.
9. ELIJAH, m. m Marlb., Abigail Bruce, 1764, and had in
Fram., 1. Allan, bap. Nov. 16, 1766 ; 2. Nabby, bap. Feb. 15,
1768. Abijah, of Sud., m. Mary Stone, 1747, and wasf of JSitmce, who m. Jos.
Darling, 1773. Abigail, ol Southb., m. Jona. RolfF, Feb. 14, ^50-1. Sarah,
of Slid., m. Dan. Drury, of Fram., 1729. Martha, m. in Sud., Edward
Grout, 1717, Mary, of Marlb., m. Richard Newton, 1768. John, a tanner,
of Boston, and w. Abiel, sold land in Woburn, 1699. Gershom, m. in Lan
caster, Mary Willard, 1750. Asa, (w. Judith,) was of Camb., 1750.
FOSTER, MARY, m. Jonathan Hemenway, Ap. 24, 1744.
Jemima, m. Jesse Haven, Jan. 22, 1755. James, (s. of James,
who came from England, ab. 1750, hved hi Brooklyn, and m.
a 2d w. here), m. Polly Haven, Dec. 15, 1797. Salome,
adm. to the ch., Aug., 1796. Abigail, from Hop., was in
Fram., 1771.
In Sud., Patience m. Tho. Brown, 1667 ; Sarah, m. Tho. Williams,
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1686. In Sherb., Isaac, and w. Abial, had Sarah, 1721, and AbigaU, '24.
Jacob, m. Mary Sheffield, 1728, and was f. in Holl. of Jacob, William, and
others. In Holl., BENJAMrN, and w. Sarah, 1728 ; Jonathan, m. Mary God
ding, 1744. Both fam. had chil. In Hop., David, and w. Lydia, 1735, bad
David &c.
FRAIL, SAMUEL, and w. Mary, had m Fram., Mary, b.
Ap. 18, 1741 ; and in Hop., Elizabeth, b. 1736; George, b.
1737. Samuel was received from 3d ch. in Salem, 1745. (Hop.
ch. Rec.)
Wid. Fraile d. in Salem, 1669. George, d. in Lynn, Dec. 9, 1663.
FREEMAN, JOHN, came from Boston to Fram, 1775.
FRIZZELL, or FRISSELL, SAMUEL, had in Roxbury, by
w. Martha, 1. Martha, b. Oct, 1695, m. in Fram. , Jonathan Jack
son, Mar. 7, 1716-7; 2. Ebenezer, b. Feb. 22, 1697-8; 3.
Samuel, b. 1700. [Deliverance, (f. not named), was bap. in
Fram., May 26, 1717. J Samuel was rated hi Fram., 1710,' and
owned land in the N. W. part of the town, 1716. In 1718, ad
ministration on his est., (then of Fram.), was granted to his wid.
Martha. Inventory, .-£156.
James, of Roxbury, had Mary, b. 1656; James, b. '58; Ebenezer,
bap. Mar. 12, '70, and perhaps others. James, sen., d. at Roxb , Feb. 6,
1716, SB. ab. 90. Sarah, w. of James, sen,, d Feb. 11, 1712. William, of
Concord, m. Hannah Clarke, 1667, and had John and others.
2. SAMUEL, Jun., s. of Sam. (1), m. in Wat., Prudence
Flagg, Feb. 1, 1726-7., and with w. witnessed a deed in Fram.,
Dec, 1729. [Martha, (f. not named), was bap. ia Fram., Ap.
15,1723.] 3. EBENEZER, prob. s. of Sam. (1), conveyed land in Fram.
near Warren Nixon, Esq., Dec, 1729 ; and had by w. Elizabeth,
1. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 26, 1736 ; 2. Sarah, b. June 8, '40.
The i. m. 2d, wid. Mary Eames, (prob. from Marlb.), Jan. 11,
1749, and had 3. John, b. Oct. 15, '49, m. and hved in Edding-
ton, N. C. ; 4. Samuel, b. May 3, '51, m.  ¦ Pratt, ofFram.,
and hved in Heneka, N. H. ; 5. Mary, b. June 14, '53, m.
Silas Pike, Sep. 30, '77, lived on the farm now of Col. M. Edgell,
and moved to Prov.
FROST, THOMAS, of Sud. was livmg at Lannam, (so called),
1694. His lease from Gov. Danforth, is dated, Mar. 25, 1693.
In the survey of Fram., 1750, the ancient house is placed in
Fram. near Mr. Tayntor's. He m. Mary Goodridge, Nov. 12,
1G78, and had 1. Thomas, b. Aug. 23, 1679 ; 2. John, b. Sep.

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14, '84, rated in Fram., 1710, and of Groton 1723, when his w.
was deranged ; 3. Samuel, b. Nov. 23, '86 ; 4. Mary, b. Nov.
8, '90, d. Feb. 20, '90-1. Mary the m. d. Jan. 6,' 1690-1.'
Tho. the f. m. 2d, Hannah Johnson, of Sud., July 9, 1691, who
d. in Fram., May 3, 1712. Tho. m. 3d, Sarah Singletary, Dec.
22, 1712. Tho., Sen. was constable of Fram., 1700, and Tything-
man, 1712 ; and his will, made 1717, was proved, 1724. He
names in it a dr. Sarah, who m. John Rice.
Elder Edmond, of Camb., had by w. Thomasine, 1. John, f. of Thomas,
of Camb. ; and John, of Salem, (bricklayer, 1696) ; 2. Thomas, b. Ap., 1637 ;
3. Samuel, b. Feb , '38, (peihai)S the S. of Billerica, f of Thomas ; Joseph,
of Charlestown, &c. See Mid. Piob., 1718); 4. Joseph, b, Jan. 1.3, '39,
of Charlestown, and Billerica, f by w. Hannah, of Susanna, Joseph, Stephen,
Hannah, AbigaU, Miller, and Faith ; and by w. Mary, 5. James,* b. Ap. 9,
'43; 6. Mary, b. '45; 7. Ephraim, [se. ab. 39, 1690. Mid. Deeds, vol. X.)
His est was administered, 1718; 8. Sarah, b. 1653. Elder E 's will was
proved Oct., 1672 ; his wid. Roana, Thomas, of Rox., had a s. Thomas,
b. 1663. William, (w. Mary), was of Salem, 1677.
2. THORLiS, s. of Tho. (1), m. first Mary Gibbs, and 2d, Jane
Wight, and had 1. Mary, b. July 29, 1713, m. Deac. Daniel
Stone, Mar. 12, '33-4 ; 2. Sybilla, b. Sep. 28, '15, m. William
Pike, Feb. 21, '38-9 ; 3. Sarah, b. Dec. 6, '17, d. Dec. 3, 1754
4. Eunice, b. May 23, '20, m. Abner Stone, Mar. 10, '40 ; 5
Beulah, bap. Aug. 11, '23, m. Bezaleel Fisk, of Sud., Nov. 11
'42 ; 6. Hephzebah, b. Feb. 22, '29-0, m. Sylvanus Hemenway
1749-0. Tho. the f. hved where the Methodist ch. formerly stood
and d. Feb. 29, 1751. His w. Jane, d. Jan. 30, 1737. He re
ceived from Jos. Sparhawk, of Sutton, Jan. 1739, a deed of lands
before held by lease from Mr. Danforth. He owned, in 1733, a
negi'o man named Gloster.
3. SAMUEL, s. of Thomas, (1), m. Elizabeth Rice, Feb. 1,
1710-1 ; and had 1. Keziah, b. Dec. 1, '11, m. Ebenezer Good
now, of Sud., Dec. 11, '50 ; 2. Bezaleel, b. Sep. 8, '13, and was
m Fram., Mar. 1739 ; 3. Samuel, b. Dec. 13, '15 ; 4. Amasa, b.
Jan. 24, '17-8, left town a young man; 5. Amariah, b. Oct. 4,
'20, H. Coll. '40, pastor at Milford ; 6. Elizabeth, b. May 10,
'24, m. Isaac Cutter, of Brookfield, June 18, '43 ; 7. Lois, b.
* Dea. James, of Billerica, whom  , Hannah, and Sarah. (See settl.
Farmer supposes s. of Edmund, d. in of est.. Mid. Prob.) He had two
Billerica, Aug. 12, 1711, eb. 74.' H'lf wives, Rebeckah, and 2d, Elizabeth
chil, were James, Thomas, Samuel, Foster, m. 1667.
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Oct. 3, '32, m. Phinehas Goodnow, of Sud., Jan. 30, '52. Mr.
Samuel, the f , d. Aug. 2, 1736.
4. SAMUEL, s. of Sam. (3), m. Rebeckah How, June 19,
1750, and had, 1. Samuel, b. July 2, '51 ; 2. Bezaleel, b. Sep.
5, '53, moved to Townsend, Vt. ; 3. Rebeckah, b. Sep. 28, '55,
m. Daniel Hyde, of Newton ; 4. Elisha, b. Sep. 21, '58 ; 5'.
Hannah, b. Jan. 20, '62, m. John Stacy, June, '87 ; 6. Eliz
abeth, b. Sep. 6, '64, m. Thomas Rice, Nov., '86, and d. 1823;
7. Amariah, b. June 13, '68, d. young. Mr. Samuel (thef.)
d., Mar. 12, 1799, ae. 82 ? (T. Rec.)
5. ELISHA, s. of Sam. (4), m. Miliscent Wmch, Ap. 26,
1781, and had, 1. Amariah, b. Sep. 8, '81, d. June 14, '90; 2.
Miliscent, b. Nov. 30, '82, m. Elisha Belknap, Dec. 16, 1804;
3. Elisha, b. Ap. 26, '84 ; 4. Nancy, b. Sep. 12, '89 ; 5. Eliza,
b. Jan. 17, '93, m. Jonas Goodnow ; 6. Hitty, and 7. Horace,
twins, b. May 21, '95 — Hitty m. Jesse Lyon, of Newton, hves at
Fitchburg ; 8. Edward, b. Ap. 1, '98, H. Coll., 1822, m. Sarah
Dix, of Littleton, was a physician at Wayland, and d. 1838 ; 9.
Lucy, b. Dec 8, 1800, m. Charles C. Fisk ; 10. Nathan, b.
Aug. 23, 1803, m. Elizabeth T. Stevenson, of N. Y. Ehsha
occupied the farm of his f. in law, and d. May 10, 1836, te. 77.
His wid. Miliscent, d. Aug. 15, 1837, se. 74.
6. SAMUEL, s. of Samuel (4), m. Mary Heard, of E. Sudb.,
and had, 1. Sally, b. Dec. 28, 1788, m. Thomas Arnold; 2.
Rebeckah, b. Ap. 23, '91, d. se. 38 ; 3. Polly, b. Ap. 25, '93,
m. Chapin Allen ; 4. Nabby, b. Ap. 4, '95 ; 5. Clarissa, b.
May 23, '97, m. Henry How, of Sud., now a widow ; 6. Hannah,
b. Aug. 15, '99, d. unm. ; 7. Harriet, b. Feb. 17, 1801, m. Reu
ben Hunt ; 8. Eliza, b. Oct. 12, 1803, m.  Ranson, hves
in Me. ; 9. Julia Ann, m. Joseph Taylor, of Kennebunk. Capt.
Samuel the f. was 4 years a Selectman, and a Trustee of the
Academy, and d. in Fram., Nov. 1, 1817. He hved near Mr.
Tayntor's. ,
Joseph, of Sherb., moved thither from Charlestown, had 2 wives, and
by the 2d, besides daughters, had sons Joseph, who m. Deb. Estabrook,
1753; and Jonathan, who m. Martha Leland, 1760. Jonathan moved to
Marlb., N. H., and d. Sept 25, 1776. se. 37 ; his s. Jonathan, b. 1765, m.
Beulah Stone, ab. 1786, and lived in N. Marlb. Joseph, of Charlestown,
(w. Sarah), had Joseph, b. 1712; Samuel, '13; Joseph, '19; Hannah, '20;
Elizabeth, '25 ; Joseph, Ap. 9, '27. Ebenezer. (w. Elizabeth), was of Nat,
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FURBECK, PAUL, cov'd and was bap., May 7, 1721, and
*as adm. to the ch., Nov. 12, 1721.
GALE, ELIZABETH, m. John Nurse, (both of Fram.), Feb.
21, 1700. Hannah, m. Jabez Pratt, Ap. 22, 1714. Abiel, m.
Joseph Trumbull, June 18, 1719. Abigail, m. Jona. Cutler,
Jan. lo, 1716-7.
Abijah, b. at Weston, July 5, 1727, s. of Abraham, and w. (Esther Cun-
uingham), was of Westb., m. Abigail Amsden, 1748, and had many chil.;
among them, Capt JVahum, f. of Rev. Elbridge, formerly minister in Wick-
ford and Tiverton, R. I., now of Fram. Richard, of Wat, 1640, d. 1679,
leaving chil., 1. Abraham, m. Sarah Fisk, '73, and d. 1718, f. of Abra., (m.
Rachael Parkhurst, 1699); Richard ; Ebenezer, m. Elizabeth Green, 1709;
John ; Joshua, d. 1721 ; Sarah m. Jona. Pratt, ofFram. ; Mercy, m. Samuel
Sandei-son ; Mary ; Lydia ; Abigail, m, Edward Jackson ; 2. John, m. Eliza
beth Spring, 1677, f. of Elizabeth, John, &c. ; 3. Sarah, m.  Garfield;
4. Mary, at. John Flagg, 1670. Bartholomew, of Salem, m. Martha
Lemon, 1662, who d. the same year ; and he m. 2d, Mary Bacon, and was
f of Abraham, b. 1666 ; Isaac, Jacob, Bartholomew, Daniel, fyc.
GALLOT, or GALLOP, PETER, a silk weaver, came from
France, and lived first where is a cellar hole, on the corner of
the Sanger farm, and after moved to the house E. of Mr. Thomas
Hastings, which he is said to have built. He m. Priscilla CoUar,
Jan. 10, 1733-4, and had, 1. Peter, b. Sep. 4, 1734 ; 2. Fran
cis, b. Sep. 8, '35, d. at Stillwater ; 3. James, b. Oct. 18, '38,
d. unm., Ap. 27, 1816 ; 4. John, b. Oct. 2, '41, d. young ; 5.
John, b. July 28, '43, d. in the Rev. War ; 6. Phinehas, b.
June 28, '45, hved m Stillwater. Peter the f. d. ab. 1753.
2. PETER, s. of Peter (1), m. Lydia Pratt; and had, 1.
Elizabeth, b. June 24, 1762, m. Daniel Bigelow, Mar., '83,
moved to Keene ; 2. Lydia, b. June 17, '64, hves unm. ; 3.
Priscilla, bap. Ap. 13, '66, hves unm. ; 4. Peter, bap. Mar.
15, '68, m. in Somerset, R. I., and drowned in Taunton, ab. 1820 ;
5. John, bap. Mar. 25, '70, m. Sally Burnham, Ap., '94, and d.
Feb., 1832, f. of John; Nancy; Nathan; Mary, and Wil
liam;^. Mary, bap. Oct. 18, '72, d. young. Peter the f. d.
Feb. 15, 1817. Lydia his w. d. Nov. 27, 1821, Ee. 91.
7. SARAH, (of another family, probably from Stoneham), m. in
Fram., Benjamhi Holden, July 9, 1751.
GAMBELL, or GAMBLE, JOSEPH, and w. Lucia, were re
ceived to the ch.. Mar. 3, 1754 ; and had Thomas, bap. May 5,
1754; and Joseph, bap. Nov. 30, 1760.
GARDNER, SARAH, w. of Joshua, d. m Fram., Mar. 11,
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¦ Joshua, of Sherb., by w. Sarah, had Caleb, b. May 2, 1749. Joshua was
s. of Addington and w. Mary, who had in Sherb., Caleb, b. 1733 ; Pete^
'35 ; Elizabeth, '38 ; Aaron, '41. Hon. Stephen P. Gardner, of Bolton, wilf
g. son of Addington. A. d. in Sherb., Feb., 1754, se, 57. (G. Stone;) He
was b. in Dorch. or Roxbury. Peter had chil. in Roxb., from 1647 ; and
Thomas from 1652.
GATES, STEPHEN, or Steeven, of Camb., had 1. Stephen ; 2. Simon;
3, Thomas ; 4. Elizabeth, m. John Lazell ; 5. Mart, m. John Maynard,
of Sud., April 5, 1658.*
Stephen was of Hingham, 1638 ; he was admitted freeman, 1653. (Farmer.)
He signed tbe Town agreement, at Lane, Ap. 3, 1654; was constable, 1657,
and had a grant of land at Kequassagansett, near Hog Swamp. He also ^ad
rights in Groton, on which his g. s., Simon, administered, 1716. (Mid. Prob.)
Stephen's will, dated 9 June, 1662, was proved Oct. 7, 1662. He gives to
his w. and Simon, his place in Camb., Thomas to continue with them at
his pleasure; to Stephen, the house &c. at Nashaway (Lancaster); his
land in N. lo be divided between Simon and Stephen. Ann, his wid., m,
2d, Richard Woodward, of Wat, ab. 1663, (Mid. Deeds U, 364), and after
his decease, she resumed the name of Gates. She d. at Stow, Feb. 5,
1682-3, and her will was proved, Ap. 9.
2. ^STEPHEN, s. of Steph. (1), had by w. Sarab, 1. Stephen; 2. Simoh,
b. in Camb. 5 June, 1666-7, m. (then of Stow,) Hannah Benjamin, May 4,
'88, and d. 1752, f of Simon, d. at Stow, 1736; Joseph; Benjamin; Elisha;
Amos ; Hannah, b. Feb. 13, 1688, m.  Heald ; Mary, ra.  Haynes;
Susanna, m.  Fitch ; Elizabeth, m.  Wheeler ; 3. Thomas ; 4. Ens,
Isaac d. at Stow, Nov. 22, 1748, se 75 ; 5. Nathaniel ; 6. Daniel, b. Ap,
25, 1685, d. at Stow, Mar, 22, 1759, 8e. 74 ; 7. Sarah, b, at Marlb,, Ap 27,
1679 ; 8. Rebeckah, b. at M. July 23, '82. Stephen, the f. was of Boston,
Feb. 1667. In 1673, he bought of Edward Drinker, of Boston, potter, 300
acres on Elsabeth or Alsabat brook, at Pompquocittacott or Stow, which
Benjamin Bowhoe, Indian, quit-claimed to him, 1684, and was among the
prop's of Stow, 1681. His will was proved, 1707.
3. 2THOMAS, s, of Steph. (1), m. in Sud., Elizabeth Freeman, 1670, and
had in Marlb., 1. Elizabeth, b. 1671 ; 2. Sarah, '73 ; and in Sud., 3. ,10811,
b. Ap. 9, '78, d. in Stow, Sep. 19, 1747, as. 69 ; w. Mary d. 1752 a;. 69; 4,
Joseph, b. Mar. 16, '80 ; and in Stow, 5. Josiah, b. Mar. 8, '81 ; 6. Debo
rah, b. Feb. 22, '83; 7. Axna, b. July 18, '86; 8. Abigail, b. Feb. 18, '88.
Tho's the f., of Lane, 1670, bought of John Butler, near Hog Swamp. He
was of Sud., 1670, and « departed the town," 1679. In 1681, then of Stow,
he bought part of a saw-mill in Stow, of Jona. Prescott, of Concord, and
in 1683, sold half of tbe mill to Tho. Ward, of Sud, In 1688, he bought
ofEph, Roper and w. Hannah, of Lane, land in L. Tho. was in Stow, 1693,
tmd constable in that town. (T. Rec.)
4. ^SIMON, s. of Steph. (1), had by w. Margaret, at Camb., 1. Abioaii,
b. 1671, m. Nat Sparhawk; 2. Simon, b. '73, d. '75 ; 3. Simon, b. 5 Jan. '75-6;
4. George, b. '78, d. '79 ; 5, Amos ; 6. Jonathan, of Camb. and Worces
ter, and d. at Wore, 1756, leaving by w. Persis, Persis, m. Adonijah Rice;
Margaret, m. Wm. Bigelow, of Athol, 1753 ; Susanna ; Sarah ; John, m,
Violata Rice; Jonathan, (w. Abigail,) and William; 7. Samuel, b. 11 Aug.,
1685; 8, Margaret, b. Aug. 13, '89, m. James How. Simon the f, had
his chil. chiefly in Camb. In 1686, " of Lancaster," be was on the minis-
* In 1657, (Mid. Co. Rec. I. 113), assembly, on the Lord's day, and es-
Mary, dr. of Steven, of Lancaster, pecially against Mr. Rowlason,inin
" was admonished for bold and unbe- ister of God's word there."
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ter's rate ; in 1688, a subscriber to build a minister's house. In 1692,
" of Muddy River," he bought of Maj. Gookin's heirs, " Okonkonomeset
Bill," in Marlb. In 1693, "of ^oston," he bought of his br. Thomas, land
in Lane He is sometimes named as of Brookline. His estate was divided
among his heirs, 1707. (Mid. Prob.)*
5. 3SIMON, s. ofSimon (4), m. in Marlb., Sarah Woods, 1710, and had
in Marlb., 1. Simon, b. Dec. 11, '10, m. Sarah How, '49, and f. in Wore of
Simon, Asa, and others ; 2. Sarah, b. Oct. 15, '12, m.  Church, of Rut
land; 3. Susanna, b. Dec. 19, '14, m.  Phelps, of Rutl. ; 4. Stephen,
b. Aug. 8, '18, m. Damaris How, '43, and d. in Rutland, Oct 5, 1773, f. of
Jonathan, of Hubbardston ; Sylvanus, of Spencer ; Zadock, Esq., of Rutl. ;
Alfred, of Me., and others ; 5. Solomon, b. May 14, '21, m. Mary Clark, d.
in Worcester, 1761, f. of Samud, of Shoreham, Vt. ; Paul, of Vt. ; SUas, of
Wardsboro' ; James, &c. ; 6. Samuel, b. Feb. 28, '22-3, m. Caroline How,
d. in Petersham, f. of John, Solomon, Samuel, Oliver Cromwell, and others ;
7. Silas, b. Feb. '27, m. Elizabeth Bragg, and d. in Marlb., Aug. 25, 1793,
f. of Sara?!, m. Eliezer Holyoke; Z^/rfia, m. Abraham Beman,and d. in Me.;
SUas, m. Cath. Williams, kept a tavern in Marlb. ; Samuel, m. Lucretiii
WilUiams, lives in Vt ; WUliam, m. Jerusha Goodnow, and Elizabeth
How ; John, m.  Ball ; Mary, (d. young), and Elizabeth, (twins) ; E.
m. ApoUos Gushing, and lives in Me. ; Susanna, m. Wm. Arnold ; wid.
Elizabeth d. Mar, 20, 1806, se. 74; 8. John, b. Jan. 27, '28-9, Simon the
f., bought of his f.'s heirs, 1713, land in Marlb., and d. in M. 1735 ; bis w.
Sarah d. 1751.
6 »AMOS, s. of Simon (4), m. in Camb., May 19, 1703, Han
nah, (b. Oct. 10, 1681), dr. of Samuel Oldham, (by his w.
Hannah Dana, m. 1670). His chil. (named in his wiU), were
Amos ; Oldham , wounded at Bunker Hill ; Samuel ; Hannah,
m. Jonathan Edmunds, of Newton ; Margaret, m. Thomas
Spring of Newton ; Abigail, m. Jonathan Peirson, of Andover ;
Mart, m. in Fram., Nehemiah Wright, May 24, 1733 ; Sarah,
m. Wm. Jones of Fram., Mar. 31, 1748. Amos the f. hved first
in Brookline : was Tythmg-man in Fram., 1735 ; Overseer of the
poor, 1741 ; and Selectman 1740, and prob. for 2 years after.
He hved near Mr, Edmond Trowbi^dge's, and d. in Fram. ; bis
will was proved, July 22, 1754.
7. ^AMOS, Jun, s. of Amos (6), m. Mary Trowbridge, Nov.
28, 1744, and had 1. Amos, b. Aug. 29, '45, d. unm. ; 2. Mary,
b. Aug. 30, '48, m. Ebenezer Buck, of Upton; 3. Anna, b.
Jan, 30, '60, m. Samuel Jones, of Fram., moved into N. H.. ; 4.
George, b. Aug. 8, '53 ; 5. Charles, b. Mar. 4, '55, d. in th?
Rev. service ; 6. Henry, b. Mar. 22, '57 ; 7. Oldham, b, July
27, '59, m. Deborah Wmch, June, '83, d. at Pittsburg, Vt., 1843 ;
8. Edmund Trowbridge, b. July 23, '61, m. Wid. Tufts, of
* "Sept. 1, 1686. Went to Natick ed; were about 40 or 50 men at most
Lecture, Simon Gates showing me and a pretty many women and chil-
the way. Mr. Daniel Gookin preach- dren," Judge Sewall's Diary.

252 gates. — GIBBS.
Maiden ; 9. Martha, b. Ap. 8, '66, m. Zaccheus Fairbanks,
Mar., '87, hves in Antrim, N. H. ; 10. Ruth, b. Feb. 12, '68,
m. Ebenezer Hemenway, June, '86, lives in N. Marlb., a wid;
11. Susannah, b. Mar. 9, '70, m. Luther Belknap, Esq., Dec,
'93, d. '97 ; 12. John, bap, May 31, '72, m. Eunice Winch, Jan.
5, '95, moved to N. Marlb. Capt. Amos the f. was Selectman, 3
years or more, and moved to Marlb., N. H., ab. 1798, and d. 1799,
ae. 89. Mary his w. d., 1798.
8. 'SAMUEL, s. of Amos (6), m. in Fram., Abigail Blodget,
Ap. 11, 1751, and was adm. to the ch., June 28, '52. He had,
1. Abigail, b. Aug. 5, '52, m. m Rut., Benj. Estabrook, '78 ; 2.
Sarah, b. Jan. 14, '56, m. Jason Duncan, in Rut., '75; 3.
Samuel, b. Nov. 23, '57, m. Susannah Laughton; 4. Joseph, b.
Dec. 7, '59, m. Sarah Roper, '89 ; 5. Hannah, bap. Dec. 11,
'63, m. in Rut. Sam. Hathorn, '98 ; and m Rutland, 6, Lydia,
b. 1770; 7. Benjamin, m. Elizabeth Newton. Sam. thef. d.
m Rut., Feb. 19, 1803, se. 78 ; his w. Abigail d. 1820, se. 94.
(G. Stones.)
9. *HENRY, s. of Amos (6),m. Anne Eames, of Sud., Feb.
12, 1782, and had, 1. Patty, b. Sep. 17, 1782 ; 2. Charles,
bap. Dec. '83 ; 3. Anne, bap. Oct. '87. Henry the f. moved to
Hubbardston, ab. 1789.
10. 'GEORGE, s. of Amos (6), m. Hannah Barret, of Marlb.,
and with w. adm. to the ch. Nov., 1793 ; and had 1. Pollt, b.
Dec. 9, 1789 ; 2. Patty, b. July 23, '91 ; 3. Charles, b. Mar.
18, '93. George the f. moved to Antrim, N. H., ab. 1798.
GIBBS, MATTHEW, had by w. Mary,* 1. Matthew ; 2. John;" 3,
Elizabeth, m. John Russell, of Duxbury ; 4. Hannah, m. Sam. Winch,
Feb. 11, 1673; 5. Mart, m. John Goodridge, Mar. 23, 1675, and 2d Tho.
Frost, Jr., Nov. 12, 1678; 6. Thomas, b. Dec. 17, 1656, d. young; 7.
Thomas, b. Ap. 10, '60, d. Mar. 14, '88. (See Sett of his est, July 5,
1697. Mid. Prob.) Matthew, the f., planter, of Charlestown, sold 1654, his
house, &c., at C. 1655, he was on a committee of the Town, at Sud. ; in
1659, had a grant "E. of his house at Landhum;" in 1661, he bought of
Thos. Read, sen., one third of a farm, once of Rev. Edm. Brown, near Doe
skin Hill, and in 1673, and 1678, of others, parts of same farm ; in 1670,
had a grant E. side of the brook, near his house. In 1681, he bought of
Samuel Howe, 10 acres at Lanham plain. Matth. had deceased 1697.
(See Settletnent).t

* Mary, dr. of Robert Bradish, of Haven, 1639. Prof Gibbs, of N, H.
Camb. who d. ab, 1659, m, a Gibbs. writes ; — "1 have not yet succeeded
t Farmer notes a Matthew, of N, in finding the Matthew Gibbs men-

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Note. — Giles took the freeman's oath, March 4, 1632-3. Thomas, had
at Sandwich, John, b. Sept. 12, 1634 ; Thomas, b. May 23, '36 ; Samuel, b.
June 23, '39; Sarah, b. Ap. 11, '52 ; Job and a daughter, twins, b. April 15,
'55; J. m. Judith  , and was f. of Micah and Lydia ; Mary, b. Aug, 12,
'57. See Farmer for others of tbe name of Gibbs.*
2. ^MATTHEW, Jr., s. of Mat. (1), m. first, Mary, dr. of John
Moore, formerly of Lancaster, 1678, a^id 2d, her sister, Ehzabeth
Moore, (b. .1657), and had 1. Matthew^, b. Mar. 12, 1680 ; 2.
John, prob. of the Island of Bermudas, 1706, (Mid. Deeds) ; 3.
SamuelI", b_ Mar. 1, 1685 ; 4. Joseph", b. Oct. 7, '87 ; 5. Jon
athans^ ; 6. Josiah". Matthew, the f. who hved, 1694, near
Lannam Bridge, d. Mar. 9, 1732. His wid. Ehzabeth, d. in
Fram., Jan. 20, '33-4. M. and w. were rec'd to Fram., from
Sud. ch., Feb. 22, 1719. [Elizabeth, m. in Fram., William
Haward, of Mendon, May 16, 1717.J
3. ^MATTHEW, s. of Mat. (2), m. in Fram., Sarah Page,
Ap. 21, 1709, and had 1. Sarah, b. Jan. 20, 1707-8, d. young ;
2. Sarah, b. Feb. 12, 1709-0, m. — Jones, and d. young ; 3.
Phineiias, d. unm. ; 4. Hezekiah, b. June, 12, 1715, m. Elizar
beth Pratt, of Bolton, 1745, f. of Hezekiah, and d. in B., ab.
1785 ; 5. Elizabeth, bap. Oct. 20, '17, m. John Jones, Jun.,
Nov. 16, 1738 ; 6. Matthew, b. July 26, '20, d. unm. in Fram.,
Ap. 8, 1804; 7. Jonathan, b. Mar. 30, '23 ; 8. Micah, b. May
9, '27. Matth. the f. and w. were adm. to the ch., Sep. 1, 1728.
He hved where is a cellar hole, near Ehsha Frost's.
4. ^JONATHAN, s. of Matth. (3), m. first, wid. Mary Win
chester. He had by w. Peggy, 1. Polly, b. Mar. 24, 1779 ; 2.
Henry, b. Feb. 9, '85 ; 3. Sally, b. Feb. 11, '89 ; 4. Peggy,
b. May 11, '91. Capt. Jonathan lived at Mr. Phinehas Rice's.
He went into the service, 1761.
5. ^MICAH, s. of Matth. (3),m. Ehzabeth Hobbs, of Weston,
cov'd Jan. 9, 1755, and was adm. to the ch., Ap. 22, '57. Their

tioned by Farmer. He cannot have Gibbs, batter. Gibbses have been
figured much on the N. H. Records, at numerous places in Con. fMss.
No other Gibbs than John Gibbs Letter).
took the oath of allegiance between * " Gibbe or Gibbs, came original-
1640 and 1660." He adds, that John, ly from Venton or Fenton, in Dart-
who came to N. Haven in 1637 or '38, ington Parish." "Arms of Gibbs,
and d. 1690, m. Hannah Punderson, ar. 3 battle axes. Sable." Mr. Sav-
Oot. 27, 1660; and his will mentions age's Gleanings, &c. M. Hist. Coll.
a w. Hannah, and dr. Margaret. He 3 Ser. VIII. 304.
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254 GIBBS.
chiL were, 1. BettyS b. Feb. 28, '55, d. unm., ab. 1777 ; 2.
Phinehas, b. Oct. 30, '57 ; 3. Micah, bap. Nov. 18, '59, d.
young ; 4. Molly, b. June 14, '61, m. Dan. Morse, of Southb^,,
May 9, '81, hved in Vt. ; 5. Micah, b. May 11, '63, d. young;
6. Jonathan, b. Aug. 1, '65, d. young ; 7. Esther, b. June 18,
'67, d. young ; 8. Sarah, b. May 10, '69, m. Paul Walker, Feb.
1790, d. m Sud., 1802 ; 9. Matthew, b. Aug. 5, '72, d. young.
Micah the f. hved on the place now of Matthew Gibbs. His w.
Elizabeth, d. June 17, 1815.
6. IPHINEHAS, s. of Matth. (5), m. Ohve Walker of Sud.,
July 12, 1782, and had 1. Hannah, m. Jacob Barnes of Marlb. ;
2. Patty, m. Dehverance Parmenter, d. in Marlb.; 3. MiCAH,in.
Betsey Nichols, and d. in Fram.,Ap. 1,1831, se. 43 ; 4. Sally,
b. Oct. 1790, m. Silas Goodnow, d. m Marlb., 1828 ; 5. Mat
thew, b. '91, m. Patty Trowbridge ; 6. Aseneth, bap. June '94,
m. Jesse Parmenter of Sud. ; 7 Nancy, bap. July '95, m. Aaron
Bailey, of Fram. ; 8. Betsey, bap. May '97, m. Martin Rice, of
Fram. ; 9. Phinehas, bap. Nov. '99, d. unm., Oct. 1844 ; 10.
Josiah, b. Feb. 7, '01, m. Sally Walker. Phinehas the f. d.,
1846. Mrs. Ohve d, ab. 1837, se. 75.
10. ^Samuel, s. of Matth. (2), m. in Marlb., Lydia Bellows,
Aug. 26, 1724, and had in Fram., Samuel, b. June 13, '25.
11. iJOSEPH, s. of Matth. (2), had mFram. by w. Mary, or
Mercy, 1. Mary, b. Ap. 23, 1716 ; 2. Joseph, bap. Sep. 13, '19,
m. Hannah Howe, and f. at Rutland of Daniel; Joseph; Elisha ;
and Asa. Jos. Jr., the f. d. in Princeton ; and in Sud., 3. Clark,
b. Jan. 30, '21-2, m. Hannah  -, and had at Rut., Jowos; Ze-
nas ; Frands, and Hannah ; 4. Beulah, b. July 2, '24, m. Dan.
Parker, '50 ; 5. Martha, b. May 14, '27 ; 6. Benjamin, b. Sep. 29,
'32. Joseph the f., of Fram., m. in Camb.j Mercy Clark, July 1,
1722. He bought land in Sud., 1717. Mercy, w. of Jos. d. in
Sud., Feb. 28, 1733-4. [A Joseph d. hi Fram. insolvent, ab.
1757.] 12. ^JONATHAN, s. of Matth. (2), had m Fram. by w.
Lydia, 1. Esther, b. May 26, 1725, d. Oct. 13 ; 2. James, b.
May 28, '26, m. Martha Newton, '50, Hved in Southb., Holl. and
Sturbridge, and f. of Catharine ; Zephaniah, m. Lucinda Janes ;
Jonathan, had 2 wives ; Levinah, m.  Marsh ; and Martha,
d. unm., and the f. d. ab. '97 ; 3. Jacob, b. Ap. 24, '28 ; 4. Lydia,

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b. Mar. 11, '29-0 ; 5. Esther, b. Oct. 22, '31 ; 6. Sarah, b. May
13, '34 ; 7. JoNATHAN-5 (posthumous), b. June 17, '36, d. Sep.
22, '40. -Jona. the f. d. m Fram., Sep. 26, '35 ; (Inventory,
£513.17.3.) His wid. Lydia m. Thos. Pierce, of Hop., Jan.
24, '43.
13. ^JACOB, s. of Jona. (12), m. Sarah Scarber, and had in
Southb., Reliance, b. Jan. 30, 1762 ; and m Fram., Zbnas, b.
Nov. 2, '71.
' 14. iJOSIAH, s. of Matth. (2), had m Fram. by w. Mary,
1. Mary, b. Jan. 27, 1729-0 ; 2. Olive, b. Feb. 12, '31-2.
15. 2J0HN, s. of Matth. (1), m. Anna Gleason, of Sherb , 1688, and had
in Sud., 1. Thomas, b. Ap. 19, '89 ; 2. Merct, b. Aug. 3, '91 ; 3. John18 ;
and by 2d. w., Sarah Cutler, of Reading, m. May 31, 1694, 4. Sarah, b.
Dec. 6, 1701 ; 5. Nathaniel, m. Bathshebah Parmenter, 1726, and f. in
Sud., of Eunice, b. '27 ; Sybilla, '28 ; Bathshebah, '31 ; Lois, '32 ; JVathaniel,
'36, of Marlb. ; William, ''IO, of Princeton ; Jesse, '44, m. Ruth Howe, '65 ;
6, IsAAci«; 7. Jacob, f in Hop., by w. Martha, of JMar(Aa, bap. 1725;
Joseph, '27 ; /aco6, b. '31, m. Phebe Chalnberlain, '52 ; Phinehas, '33, m.
Mary Mellen, '57 ; John, '35, rn. Hannah Walker. '61 ; Nathaniel, '48 ; Sam
uel and Sarah, '50. .Tacob, sen., was dismissed to Sutton ch., 1759 ; 8.
Israel, b. July 11, 1706, m. Mary Hambleton, of Hop. '27, and f. of Mary,
b. '28 ; John, '30 ; Rebeckah, bap. '32 ; 9. Ephraim, b. June 12, 1710, d .Aug.
15. John, the f. d. in Sud., Ap. 2, 1718; his will proved the same month.
Inventory, £623. His wid., Sarah.
16. 2ISAAC. s. of John (15), m. Thankful Wheeler, 1725, and had, in
Sud., 1. Hepsebah, b. 1726, d. young ; 2. IsaacI^, b. Jan. 28, '28-9 ; 3. Hep
sebah, b. '31, m. Jos. Tower, '48 ; 4. Abigsail, b. '32, rn. Daniel Goodnow,
'54; 5. Sarah, b. '35, m. David Parks, '55 ; 6. Thankful, b. '38, m. Nathan
Winch ; 7. Jonas, b. Sept. 9, '40, m. Sally Townsend, lived in Philips-
ton, and d. in N. Y., 1823 ; 8. Anna, b. '42, m. Gilbert Dench, of Hop.,
'61 ; 9. Uriah, b. Oct. 20, '44, m. Lucy Townsend, of Stafford, Conn., and
f. of Isaac, Esq., now of Fram., b. April 26, '68, and others; 10. Asahel,
b. '48; 11. Miliscent, b. '51 ; 12. Lois, b. '56. Isaac was at Rutland,
1720. He lived near Fram. bounds, and d. ae. 94.
17. ^ISAAC, s. of Isaac (16), m. Lois Townsend in Hop., 1755;
and had in Sud. 1. Lois, b. Nov. '56, m. Timo. Walker of Hop. ;
2. Olive, b. May 18, '58, m. Ebenezer Temple, of Fram. ; and in
Fram., 3. Anne, b. Oct. 26, '60, m. Jonathan Ball of Southb. ;
4. Molly, b. Oct. 21, '62 ; 5. Patty, b. June 3, '65, m. John
Stow, of Southb ; 6. Thankful, b. June 23, '67 ; 7. Eleanor ;
8. Nabby, bap. Mar. 4, '70 ; 9. Eunice. Isaac the f. moved to
N. Marlb., ab. 1780.
18. 2J0HN, s. of John (15), m. in Fram., Naomi Pike, Mar. 9,
1709-0 ; and had 1. John, b. Sep. 23, 1711, hving in 1737 ; 2.
Naomi, b. Jan. 11, '12-3, m. David Winch ; 3. Rachel, b. Ap.
17, '16, m. Timo. Pike ; 4. Hannah, b. Mar. 1, '18-9, m. David

256 GIBBS. — gleason.
Mixer of Southb., Oct. '41. John the f. d. Nov. 23, 1732. [In
Southb. wid. Naomi Gibbs m. John Britton, 1738. J
19. JOSEPH of Fram., had by w. Abigail, Joseph, b. Feb.
9, 1747.
20. JOSEPH, m. Elizabeth Palmer in Camb., Sep. 11, 1749,
and had in Fram., 1. Mary, b. Feb. 28, 1750 ; 2. Elizabeth, b.
July 14, '52 ; 3. John Butterfield, b. May 7, '54 ; 4. Martha,
b. Jan. 22, '56 ; 5. Sarah, b. Nov. 7, '59 ; 6. Bethiah, b. Oct.
8, '60. Joseph the f. prob. moved to Hop.
Jacob, of Hop., (15), had a s. Joseph, bap. 1727, who, perhaps, was tbe
Joseph above. In Southb., Joseph, m. Sarah Bruce, August 23, 1754,
Jacob, of Hardwick, m. Bethia Bacon, 1753. Joseph, of Brookfield, m,
Anna Clark, 1762.
GLEASON, or Gleison, Glbzen, and, (as somethnes written
and pronounced), Leesen.
1. THOMAS, early took the oath of fidelity, at Wat., and is named,
1657, on the town record of Camb. He was of Charlestown, Mar., 1662,
in the occupation of the " tract of land reserved to Squa Sachem." In
1663, he leased a farm of Capt. Scarlett. He d. in Camb., prob. ab. 1684.
He had by w. Susanna, in Camb., Mart, b. Oct 31, 1657. His other
chil. b. before, were (Mid. Co. Rec, I. 158, VI. 13), Thomas; Joseph;
John, m. Mary, dr. of James Ross, f. in Sud., of Mary, b. 1681 ; and
MaHha, b. 1668 ; he d. 1688.
[William, of Camb., probably another son of Thomas, had by w,
Abiah, 1. William, b. 1679, m. in Roxb., Thankful Trowbridge, May 16,
1705, and f. of Experience, b. '08; 2 Esther, b. and d. 1688. Wm., the
f.'s inventory, is dated Feb. '16, '90-1. Elizabeth, of Camb., m. Sam.
Randal, 1709. Mary, m. in Roxb., Jacob Pepper, 1714. John, of Wat.,
m. Dorothy Godding, 1740. Moses, of Camb., m. Abigail Brown, 1752.
David and w. Mercy, of Camb., had David, b. 1744.]
2. JOSEPH, s. of Tho. (1), had in Sud., 1. Joseph, b. 1668, d. '69; 2.
Joseph, b. Oct. 18, '71, m. Hannah Moore, 1705, and d. '11, f. of Elizabeth,]).
'06, (m. Isaac Allen, '29) ; Jason, (b. '07. m. Mary Curtis, '32, and f of Jason) ;
Phinehas, (b. '10, m. Rebeckah Allen, '32, and f. of Phinehas, b. '32, d, at
Westb , Sep., 1808 ; Benjamin, b. '34 ; and Jason, b. '35); 3. Susanna, b.
1676, m. Sam. Willis, of Sud. ; 4. Abigajl, b. 1680, m. Noah Morse, of
Sherb., 1714 ; 5. Mary, b. 1682, m. Sam. Biglo, of Marlb., 1716; 6. Joyce,
m. Jacob Newell, of Attleboro' ; 7. Isaac, m. Martha Livermore, and f. of
Isaac, (who d. at Western, 1751, leaving w. Jerusha. His chil. born at
Sud., were Joseph, b. 1731; Isaac, '33; Jonathan, '47; and 5 daughters);
Thankful, and Martha. Joseph, the f. had perhaps three wives, Hannah,
Martha, who d. 1684, and 3d, Abigail Garfield, in. Dec. 22, 1686. He d. at
Sud., 1711. His heirs' agreement is dated Jan. 18,1716-7. [James, of
Marlb., m. Mary Barrett, 1713, and was f. of John, m. Persis How, '55;
Joseph, (w. Persis) ; and several daughters.]
3. THOMAS, s. of Tho. (1), was of Sud. 1665, bought of
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1678. His chil. by w. Sarah, were, 1. Sarah, b. Feb. 6,
1665, m. Jeremiah Morse ; 2. Anne, m. John Gibbs, 1688 ; 3.
Thomas ; 4. Isaac^ ; 5. Patience ; 6. Mary, b. June 19, 1680 ;
7. John*. Thomas, Sen., the f. d. m Fram., July 25, 1705.
(See his wih. Mid. Prob.) His w. Sarah d. July 8, 1703.
4. THOMAS, s. of Tho. (3), m. Mary Mellen, Dec. 6, 1695 ;
and had in Sherb. 1. Thomas, b. Feb. 26, 1696-7, m. Susannah
Haven, Jan. 12, '14-5* ; 2. Richard, b. Jan. 31, '99, m. Mary
BeUows, of Marlb., 1725, and f. at Oxford, of Richard, Sarah,
and Patience — Mary the m. d., 1731; 3. Jonas, b. Nov. 6,
1700; 4. Elijah, b. Oct. 18, '02 ; 5. Moses, b. Dec. 22, '04,
m. Deborah Whittemore, of Maiden, 1738, and f. at Oxford of
Moses, b. 1739 (w. Beulah) ; 6. Mary, b. Feb. 19, '08-9, d. at
Oxford, 1736 ; and at Fram., 7. Esther, b. Ap. 6, '11 ; 8. Simon,
b. July 26, '13, d. m Oxford, 1793, (w. Charity, chil. Simon;
Bezaleel; Phinehas ; Eleazer ; Sarah, &nd Adonijah') ; 9. James,
b. Nov. 13, '15, d. m F., May 19, 1722 ; 10. Elizabeth, b. May
28, '18, m. John Streeter, '49 ; 11. Aaron, b. Ap. 26, '20 ; 12. Jo-
SEPH,b. May, 5, '22 ; (and prob. in Oxf), 13. Josiah ; 14. Uriah,
(w. Thankful, and chil. John, b. 1739 ; and Lude, '42 ; and by
w. Abigail, Peter, '54) ; 15. Daniel, m. Martha Bartlett, 1753,
and d. at Oxford, Dec. 8, 1794, se. 64, f. of Daniel ; Martha ;
James; Stephen; Josiah; Sarah; Abijah; and Hannah; 16.
Priscilla, b. ab. 1731. Administration on Thomas, of Oxford,
granted 1732. His. w. Mercy dechned it. Inventory, £593.
(Wore. Prob.)
5. ISAAC, s. of Tho. (3), m. Deborah Leland, Dec. 11, 1700 ;
and had in Sherb. 1. Deborah, b. Ap. 27, 1703, m. in Fram.
Thomas Winch, Oct. 23, '18 ; 2. Isaac, b. May 17, '06 ; 3.
Prudence, b. Oct. 3, '08 ; and m Frajn. 4. Finius, (Phmehas ?)
b. Aug. 23, '11. Isaac the f. was constable in Fram., 1714, and
d. Dec. 5, 1737.
6. ISAAC, Jun., s. of Isaac (5), m. Thankful Wilson, Dec.
9, 1725, and hved near Southb. bounds, in Fram. His chil. were
1. Isaac, b. Aug. 3, '26 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 20, '28-9, m.
John Baker, of Littleton, Mar. 28, '51 ; 3. Debob4H, b. June
"A Thomas and w Priscilla, of Whitnev, '51 ; Patience, '30 ; Solomon,
Worcester, had Susanna, b. 1722; '33; Bezaliel, '35; Daniel, '38, m.
Jsaac, '24 ; Phinehas, '26, m. Eunice Patience Stow, '62 ; Migail, '40 ;
Chadwick, '52; Joseph, '28, m. Lydia Thomas, '42; Priscilla, '44.
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24, '31, m. John Wheeler, of Nichewaug, Aug. 29, '51 ; 4. Sim
eon, b. Aug. 19, '33, m. Martha Dudley, '64, and hved in Green
wich ; 5. Thankful, b. Mar. 5, d. Sep. 11, '37 ; 6. Thankful,
b. June 17, '38, m. Wm. Dagget, Dec. 27, '59 ; 7. Jambs, of
Westmoreland, N. H. ; 8. Joseph, b. Feb. 3, '43, m. Sarah Curtis,
Aug. 14, '66, and d. in Petersham, 1814 — his w. Sarah,
d. 1828, se. 80 ; 9. Nathaniel, bap. Sep. 14, '46, m. Sarah
Johnson, and d. m Hardwick ; 10. Benjamin, bap. May 7, '49,
hved in Westmoreland, N. H. ; 11. Fortunatus, bap. June 7,
'52, m. Esther Beman, and lived in Westmoreland. Thankful, w.
of Isaac, was recommended to the ch. in Petersham, July 17, 1757,
where Isaac d. ab. 1777 ; his wid. d. at Westmoreland, N. H.,8e.
ab. 94.
7. ISAAC, s. of Isaac (6), m. Mary Nixon, Nov. 2, 1752;
and had 1. Lucia, bap. June 10, '53, m. John Prouty ; 2. Dolly,
bap. Ap. 20, '55, m.  Sawtell, and 2d, Jesse Healy, and d.
1828 ; 3. Thaddeus, had 3 wives, and d. inRockhigham,Vt.; 4.
Winsor, Charlestown, N. H., m. Sally Gleason, and d. 1816, se.
55, f. of Col. Joseph, of Langdon ; 5. Betsey, m. John Sawtwell,
and d. 1841, ae. 77. Isaac the f. moved to Langdon, N. H.
8. JOHN, s. of Tho. (3), had by w. Abigail, 1. EBENEZEE^b.
Sep. 1, 1708 (Sherb. Rec.) ; and in Fram., 2. John," b. Feb.
27, '10-1 ; 3. Anne, b. May 3, '13, m. John Drury, Nov. 22, '33;
4. Samuel, b. Dec. 13, '15 ; 5. Abigail, b. Nov. 23, '17, m.
James Cloyes, May 28, '40 ; 6. Martha, b. May 1, '20, m. Jona,
Maynard, Nov. 11, '42 ; 7. Sarah, b. Feb. 6, '23-4, m. John.
Crooks, of Hop., Jan. 4, '49; 8. Patience, b. July 7, '29, m.
Daniel Ball, Aug. 25, '48, and moved to Athol. Capt. John
hved on Mr. Charies Clark's farm, was constable, 1710, and 3
years a Selectman ; he d. in Fram., May 9, 1740. Wid. Abi
gail was adm. to the ch., Aug. 12, 1750.
9. EBENEZER, s. of John (8), m. Thankful Johnson, Dec.
9, 1730 ; and had 1. Ebenezer, b. Ap. 29, 1735 ; 2. Elizabeth,
b. Jan. 23, '35, m. Moses Rice, of Rutland, Mar. 21, '55;
3. Peter, b. Feb. 17, '37-8, d. Jan. 26, '54 ; 4. Micajah, b.
Oct. 17, '40 ; 5. Caleb, b. Dec. 7, '43, m. Lydia Rice, Oct. '82,
had no issue ; w. Lydia d. June 27, 1805 ; 6. Abigail, bap. July
19, '47, m. Phinehas Whitney, of Sherb, '67. Ebenezer the f.
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was adm. to the ch., Aug, 12, '50. Elizabeth, w. of Ebenezer,
(prob. a mistake for Samuel), d. in Fram., Feb. 3, 1738. [T.
Rec.J 10. MICAJAH, s. of Eben. (9), m. Hannah Drury ; and had
1. Betty, bap. Sep. 2, 1764, m. Jacob Reed, Jun., of Sud., Feb.
5, '81 ; 2. Hannah, bap. Ap. 5, '67, m. Abel Reed, of Sud.
Jan. 20, '85, and 2d, Asa Clark, of Prmceton. Micajah, the f.
lived on the place now of Mr. Joseph Angier, and d. while in the
continental service, as Capt., at White Plains. His wid. Hannah,
(who had kept Tavern while her first husband was in the service,
" and made money "), m. Gen. John Nixon, Feb. 5, 1778, and d.
m Sud., 1828.
11. SAMUEL, s. of John (8), m. Elizabeth How, Jan. 6,
1735 ; and had Elizabeth, who d. se. 18. The m. d. soon after
the birth of the chUd, — see end of (9) . Sam. the f. m. 2d,
Dorothy Faux, Mar. 14, 1740, and had 2. William, b. June 6,
'40, d. July 10, '41 ; 3. SAMUEL^^b. Oct. 9, '42 ; 4. John^^ b.
July 22, '46 ; 5. Dolly, and 6. Martha, twins, b. Oct. 18, '48—
D. m. Asa Drury, of Nat., and M. m. Asaph Bigelow, ofFram.,
and d. 1830 ; 7. Mary, bap. Feb. 24, '51, m. James Morse.
Dorothy the m. d. 1751, and Sam. m. 3d, Abigail Livermore, Ap.
3, '55. He hved on the Charles Clark farm, and d. 1796.
12. SAMUEL, Jun., s. of Sam. (11), m. Ehzabeth Brown,
and had 1. Betsey, bap. June 12, 1768, m. John Negus, of
Petersham, June 16, '94 ; 2. Ebenezer, bap. Dec. 4, '68, m. in
Putney, Vt. ; 3. William, bap. Oct. 22, '70, d. young ; 4. Ed
ward, bap. Aug. 23, '72, m. Sarah Deven, of Wayland ; 5.
William, bap. July 24, '74, m. Ruth Cloyes, Oct. 8, '99, moved
to Barnet ; 6. Roger, bap. Oct. 13, '76 ; 7. Dolly, bap. Oct. 1,
'78, m.  Bruce ; 8. Keziah, bap. Oct. 1, '78 ; 9. Sally,
bap. Sep. '82, went to Hohand Purchase ; 10. Ruth, bap. Oct.
'84, m. Micajah Reed, of Hubbardston ; 11. Ruhamah, bap. Dec.
'87. Sam. Jr. was Selectman, 2 years ; lived near Mr. Charles
Clark's (the farm was divided between him and his br. Col. John);
moved mto E. Sud., before 1800, then to Vt., and d. at Peacham,
1823. 13. JOHN, s. of Samuel (11), m. Ahna Eames, of HoU., and
had 1. John, b. Mar. 31, 1771, m. wid. Mitchell, an English
woman, and 2d, Jane Pame, of Thomaston, Me., and d. 1832;
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town, Sep. 21, 1801 ; 3. Lydia, b. Mar. 11, '75, m, Jos. Morse,
Oct. 11, '95, d. at Union, Me. ; 4. Micajah, b. Jan. 27, '77, m.
Polly Cole, Mar. 22, 1801, d. at Union, Me. ; 5. Calvin, b. Mar.
13, '79, m. Sally Rice, Oct. 18, 1801, hves in Union, Me.; 6.
Anna, (Nancy), b. Jan. 25, '81, m. Joshua Underwood, of Holl. ,^
Dec. 15, 1802, lives in N. Y. ; 7. Rebeckah, b. Oct. 18, '82, m.
Jona. Morse, d. in Union, Me., 1831 ; 8. Olive, b. July 20, '84,
m. Micah Stone, of Warren, Oct. 7, 1804, and d. 1812 ; 9. Hitty,
b. Sep. 30, '86, m. John Hemenway, of Royalston, Feb. 8, 1805,
hves m Union, Me. ; 10. Aaron, b. Feb. 17, '91, m.  Met'
calf, d. in Thomaston, Me., 1829. Col. John, the f., hved at
Mr. Charles Clark's, was Selectman in Fram., moved to Union,
Me., ab. 1804, and d. 1830 ; his w. Anne d. 1827.
14. PHILIP, rated in Fram., 1710, m. Martha Brown, May
6, 1714. Wid. Martha d. ab. 1757.
15. PHINEHAS, prob. s. of Isaac (5), had by w. Ehzabeth, 1.
Elizabeth, b. Nov. 3, 1733 ; 2. Phinehas, b. July 25, '37, d.
Oct. 14, 1755 ; 3. Ezra, b. Sep. 26, '38 ; 5. Joanna, b. July
13, '40. [A Joanna, of Princeton, m. Wm. Gibbs, 1762] ; 5.
John, b. Oct. 12, '42 ; 6. Thomas, b. May 9, '45 ; 7. Prudence,
d. July 12, 1741 ; 8. Prudence, b. Mar. 20, '47 ; 9. Jesse, b.
May 25, '49 ; 10. Anna, b. Oct. 25, '52 ; 11. Deborah, b. Sep.
18, '54. [Phinehas and w. Azubah, cov., Ap. 21, 1754. Deborah,
dr. of Phinehas, was bap., Oct. 4, 1753. Phinehas, s. of Phinehas,
was bap. Sep. 1, 1754.]
16. JONATHAN, (bap. m Fram., Sep. 10, 1721), m. Lois
Flagg, and had 1. a son, d. y. ; 2. Ruth, m. — Howe, of Marlb.;
3. Lois, m. Moses Burnham ; 4. Margaret, d. unm., July 1, 1805.
Jonathan the f. lived opposite Mr. Charles Parker's, and d. ab.
1802, Ee. over 80 ; Lois his w. d. 1796.
17. MERCY, bap. May 10, 1719. Jonathan, bap. Sep.
10, 1721. John, s. of John, Jun., and Thankful, b. Jan. 11,
1730-1. GLOVER, JAMES, m. Lois Bent, of Sud., Feb. 3, 1762, and
had 1. Lois, b. Nov. 30, 1762, m. Asa Nurse ; 2. Polly, m.
Ezra Haven, Ap. 1782, and 2d, Asa Nurse, Dec. 29, 1800 ; 3.
Betsey; 4. Anna, bap. June 1, '66, d. young; 5. Martha,
m. Jonathan Rugg, Jun., Dec. 29, 1800 ; 6. Sarah, m.
 Thomas, m Me. ; 7. Eunice, d. unm., Sep. 1828, se. 51.

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J. the f. m. 2d, wid. Mary Metcalf, (a HiU), Sep. 23, 1784, and had
8. Jerusha, b. 1787, m. Thomas VeriUe, of Vinal Haven, Me.,
hves a wid. ; 9. Julia, m. Benj. Crabtree, of V. H. ; 10. John,
b. 1789, m. Martha White, of V. H., now a Shipmaster in Me.
James the f. and w. Mary moved to Vinal Haven, Me. 1791, and
had there 2 sons and 1 dr. James was b. in Dorchester, had a
br. Thomas who d. in Stoughton, and a br. Ebenezer, of Dorch.
James hved at Salem end ha Fram.
GODDARD, EDWARD, m. Susanna, dr. of Simon Stone,
Jun., 1697, and had in AVat. 1. Edward, b. May 4, 1698, m.
Hephsebah Hapgood, and d. hi Shrewsbury, 1777 ; 2. Susanna,
b. Feb. 25, 1699-0, m. m Fram. John Drury, May 21, 1719,
and 2d, Joseph Haven, Dec. 5, 1760, and hved in Fram. and
Athol; 3. Simon, b. Feb. 18, 1701-2 ; 4. Benjamin, b. Aug.
15, '04, m. Grace Fisk, lived in Shrewsb. ; 5. David, b. Sep. 26,
'06, adm. to the ch. May 5, '28, grad. at H. CoU. 1731, m. Mrs.
Mercy Stone, of Wat., Aug. 19, 1736, and 2d, Mrs. Martha
Nichols, of Fram., Dec. 20, 1753, ord. at Leicester, June 30,
1736, and d. on a visit at Fram., during the " great sickness,"
Jan. 19, 1754, se. 47 years. His wid. Martha, m. Deac. Daniel
Stone, of Fram. (See Wore. Mag. II. 84 ; Whitney's Hist.
Wore. Co.) ; and at Boston, bap. in 1st Ch. ; 6. Mary, bap. June
10, d. Aug. 5, 1711 ; 7. Ebenezer, bap. 1712, d. young ; 8.
Ebenezer, b. Feb. 14, '14 ; and in Fram. ; 9. William, b. Dec.
10, d. 17th, 1720 ; 10. Hephsebah, bap. May 8, '23. Edward,
b. Mar. 24 or 25, 1674-5, was s. of William, (b. 1653, 7th s. of
Edward, a citizen and grocer of London), who m. Ehzabeth Miles,
and d. ab. 1691. For further particulars, see the " Goddard
Genealogy." Edward came to Fram. from Boston, Mar. 25, 1714, having been a
teacher in Boston. He and bis w. were admitted to the church by letter,
Ap. 9, 1718. He taught, for several years, a grammar sehool in Fram ,
and was chosen dea. of the ch., Ap. 14, 1725, but declined. He was sev
eral times chosen messenger of thcichurch to Ecclesiastical Councils, and
took a prominent part in the relicfious as well as civil affairs of the town.
He was Town Clerk from 1720, in all 18 years ; and left proof upon the
Records, of his beautiful penmanship. He was Selectman 10 years, and
Town Treasurer 2 years. He represented the town at the General Court
8 years, from 1724 ; was commissioned as Justice of the Peace, and in
1733, was chosen one of his Majesty's Council, in which office be served
three years. He also held commissions as Lieut, and Capt. of troop.
His skill in drawing legal instruments, rendered bim useful as a convey
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withdrew from Mr. Swift's church, without a dismission, and was received
to the Hop. ch., Jan. 13, 1732-3. He was afterwards the chief instrument
in planting the 2d church in Fram., which declined after his decease, and
at length ceased its existence. He was a ready writer, and numerous
MSS. sermons. Journals, &c., from his pen, are in preservation. He also
printed some controversial papers. He was a zealous and decided man,
of undoubted integrity, and possessed considerable talent, exercised chiefly
in theological research. He was, perhaps, more sti*enuous as a defender
of religious freedom, than as an advocate for religious toleration, or
Christian harmony. The active part he took in the ecclesiastical dissen
sions which disturbed the church for many years, has probably prevented
a just estimation of Mr. Goddard's character. He had many friends,
among whom were the Rev. Mr. Bridge, of the 1st ch., in Boston, the
Rev. Dr. Prince, and Mr. Secretary Willard ; the last two caused to be
published an interesting notice of his death in the Boston Gazette, Feb.
16, 1754. Alden also gives a respectful tribute to his memory. (Coll. IIL
40.) The Hon. Edward Goddard, d. Feb. 9, 1754, se. 78 years, 10 m. 14
d., and his w. Susannah d. Feb. 4, 1754, se. 78 years, 2 m. — both during
the great sickness. Mr. Goddard lived W, of Mr. William Temple's,
and a cellar bole indicates the spot.
2. SIMON, s. of Edward (1), m. Susannah Cloyes, Nov. 2,
1727, and had 1. Mary, b. Aug. 4, 1728 ; 2. Edward, b. Oct.
31, '29, d. 1742 ; 3. Susannah, b. July 28, '31, d. 1740 ; 4.
Simon, bap. m Hop., May 6, '34, d. young; 5. Martha, b. Dec.
29, '35, d. 1740 ; 6. Simon, b. '38, d. '40 ; 7. Betty, b. May
27, '40, m. James Goddard, '67 ; 8. Simon, m. Mary Eaton, of
F., and 2d wid. Martha Goddard, of F., Nov. 9, 1803, and d. in
Gerry ; 9. Edward, m. Mary How ; 10. Josiah, m. Ruth Ray
mond ; 11. Susannah. Simon the f. moved early from Fram.
His wid. d. in Athol, Nov. 1798, se. 94.
3. EBENEZER, s. of Edward (1), m. SybiUa Brigham, of
Marlb., Jan. 27, 1736, and had in Pram. 1. Abigail, b. Sep. 11,
1737, m. — White, of Chariton ; 2. Martha, b. Mar. 18, '38, m.
Benoni Hemenway, and lived in Athol ; 3. Sybilla, b. Jan. 14,
'40-1, m. Jos. Woodward, of Athol ; 4. Susannah, b. Sep. 25,
'42, m. Phinehas Howe, of Hop. ; 5. Mary, b. Aug. 3, '44, m.
Rufas Taylor, of Athol ; 6. Sophia, b. Oct. 3, '46, m. Abner
Morton, of Athol; 7. Betty, b. Jan. 26,'48,m. Nehemiah Howe,
of Hop. ; 8. Esther, b. June 15, '51, m. Sam. Whitney, of Athol ;
9. Ebenezer, b. Aug. 9, '53, m. Hannah Death, in Athol, July 6,
'75, and d. in N. Y. ; 10. Benjamin, b. Sep. 2, '55, d. Nov. 6,
71 ; 11. Edward, 12. Samuel, twins, b. Ap. 16, '59 — E. m.
1st, Anna Death, 2d, m N. Y., and d. 1844 — S. m. 1st, Keziah
Bond, 2d, Betsey Burpee, and d. in Hop., 1846 ; 13. Abigail, b,
in Athol, May 16, '61, m. John Tidd, and hved in Hop. Eben.

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the f. was Selectman 4 years, moved to Athol, 1762, and d. No^^
18, 1762 ; his wid. SybUla d. 1807, se. 89.
4. ELISHA, s. of Robert and w. Mehetabel, of Sutton, and
g. s. of Jos. and w. Deborah, of Wat. and Roxb., (Jos. br. of Ed
ward of Fram.) , m. m Fram., Mrs. Hannah Haven, Nov. 17, 1748,
and had m Fram., 1. Elisha, b. Dec. 3, '49, d. Oct. 25, '71 ; 2.
Silence, b. Nov. 18, '52, m. Maj. Jona. Hale, ofFram., and d.
Jan. 15, 1800 ; 3. Mehetabel, b. July 17, '55, m. Benj. liey-
wood, of Wore. Elisha the f. moved to Sutton, m. a 2d w., Mary
Thacher, and had Robert, Mary, Ebenezer, Samuel, and Su
sannah. E. d. Jan. 19, 1784, and his wid. Mary m. 2d, Jona.
%, and d. 1796, se. 61. (God. Gen.)
5. NATHAN, s. of Benj. and w. Grace, of Shrewsb., and g.
s, of Edward (1), m. Martha Nichols, of Fram., Dec. 15, '72,
and had (b. out of Fram.) 1. Nichols, m. Charity White; 2.
Grace, m. Eph. Drury; 3. Nathan, m. in Fram., Prudence
Hemenway, was by trade a painter, and d. in Fram. July 4, 1822.
Nathan the f. grad. at Harv. CoU., 1770 ; removed from Vt. to
Fram., where he taught a Grammar School, and d. July 24,
1795. Elizabeth, (not Deborah, as in God. Gen.), of Roxb., dr. of Jos. and
Deb., m. John Adams, of Fram., June 27, 1706. Peter, was perhaps of
Fram., 1749, (Buckminster's Journal). Wiiliam, of Shrewsbury, m. Ke
ziah Cloyes, Jan. 26, 1726-7, and was f. of Deac. James, and others, at
Marlb. William, m. at Sherb., Leah Fisher, Dec. 10, 1685, and had
Elizabeth, b. Aug. 23, '87, m. Anthony Hancock, of Wrenth., Feb. 25, '08 ;
Waiiam, b. "89, d. 1703 ; Sarah, b. "gS ; AbigaU, b. Dec. 2, '97, in. Sara.
WUliams, May 14, 1716. Wm, the f. d. Sept. 6, 1708 ; his wid. Leah, d.
Sept. 10, 1720. William of Sherb., was prob. the Wm., s. of Wm. and
Eliz., of Wat, b. in London, ab. 1653. In 1693, he sold to Wm, Rider,
of Sherb., one half of a tract N.W. part of Quansigamog, (Worcester).
GOODALE, GOODALL, or GOODELL. Wid. Hannah (from
Lynn, dr. of Richard Haven, and b. Feb. 22, 1645), was in Fram.
with a sick chUd, Ap. 15, 1704. She was buried hi Fram., Jan.
1, 1726-7. Mary, probably her dr., was adm. to the Ch., July
31, 1720. Martha, of Fram., m. Samuel How, of Sud., Sep.
11, 1704.
Note. — Nehemiah Goodall, m. at Charlestown, Hannah Havens, July
20, 1673, and had at Lynn, Joseph, b. 1677 ; Mary, b. Oct. 17, '86, and per
haps others.
John, who went to Marlb. ab. 1702, (w. Elizabeth), d. 1752, se. T^; and
liis w. E. d. 1738, ». 62, and a 2d w. Elizabeth d. 1752, ffi. 64. He had,
1. Solomon, b. 1707, d. at Brookfield, 1744, (f. by w. Anna, of John, Solonwn,

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and Anna); 2. Nathan, b. 1709, m. Persis Whitney, and f. of Judge Job,
Abner, &c. ; 3. Elizabeth, b. 1715. Isaac, of Salem, m. Patience Cooke,
1668, and had chil. Thomas, (w. Hannah), was of Southb., 1749.
GOODNOW, GOODENOW, or GOODENOUGH, JOHN, of Sud.,
1635, made freeman June 2, 1641, selectman of Sud., 1644, d. in Sud..
Mar. 28, 1654, leaving a w. Jane, and chil, 1. Jane, m. Henry Wayte, or
Wight, of Ued., (and had John, Joseph, Daniel, Benjamin, &c.) ; 2.  ,
m. Andrew Duning. John, sen., d. Mar. 28, 1654, and his ,will was proved
May 24. He names his br. Edmund. His wid. Jane's will was proved,
Oct. 2, 1666. She d. July 15, '66. [Ursula d. in Sud., April 23, 1653.]
2. THOMAS, made freeman. May 10, 1643, was prop, of Sud., 1638,
and a petitioner for Marlborough, May, 1656. He had by w. Jane, 1.
Thomas ; 2. Mart, b. Aug. 25, 1640 ; 3. Abigail, b. Mar, 11, '42, m. Thomas
Barnes; 4. Susannah, b. Feb. 20, '43; 5. Sarah, b. Jau. 20, '43-4, d. '54 ;
6. Samuel, b. Feb. 28, '46, d. 1717, and f at Marlb., by w. Maiy, of
Thomas, b 1672; 7. Susannah, b. Dec. 21, '47. Thomas, the f. m. 2d,
Joanna, 1662, .nnd his will was proved 1664, in which he names his brs.
John Rudducke, and Edmund G. [1674, Jane, w. of Chris. Banister, of
Marlb., is named as a dr. of Thomas.]
3. EDMUND, br. to the two preceding, made freeman, May 13, 1640, was
prop, of Sud., 1638, Selectman, 1641, &c.. Rep., '45 and '50, and com
missioner to end small causes, 1661. He was Lieut, commanding the
Sudb. band, during Capt. Pelham's absence in England. (Johnson's W. W.
Prov., p. 193). He had by w. Anne, 1. John, (in 1689, ae. ab. 54 Rev,
justified), f. by w. Mary, of Hannah, b. 1656, m. James Smith, '80; Mary,
b. 16,59 ; Edmund, '61 ; Sarah, '63 ; Sarah, '66 ; Elizabeth, '72, iii. Joseph Hai-
den, '91; J'osep^ '74; Ebenezer, '77 ; Lydia, '78; Mary, '80. Johi», the f. d. 1721,
and his w. Mary d. 1704 ; 2. Hannah, b. Nov. 28, 16.39, m. James Pendle
ton, Ap. 29, '56 ; 3. Mart, b. Aug. 25, '40 ; 4. Sarah, b. Mar. 17, '42, m.
John Kettle ; 5. Joseph, b. July 19, '45, d. 1676 ; 6. Edmund,
4. EDMUND, s. of Edmund (3), m. Dorothy Man, 1688, who d. Ap. 2,
'89, leaving a dr. Dorotht, b. '89 ; by 2d w. Rebeckah, he had 2. Sarah,
b. Mar. 1, 1695-6, m. Daniel Woodward, 1716; 3. John, b. 1698, non
compos; 4. Joseph, b. Nov. 30, 1700; 5. Rebeckah, b. July 1, 170(2);
6. Ebenezer, b. April 4, '04; 7. Cornelas, b. Dec. 4, '05, m. Abigail
Griffin, '30 ; 8. Jonathan, b. Mar. 1, '07, m. Hannah Davis, '37 ; 9. Doro
tht, b. May '10; 10. David, b. Mar. 10, '12-3, m. Mary Bent, '31; 11.
Merct, b. Mar. 13, '14-5. Edmund, the f. prob. d, ab. 1727.
5. EBENEZER, s. of Edmund (4), m. Elizabeth Allen, 1729; and had
1. Phinehas, b, Nov, 24, 1730 ; 2. Rebeckah, b, Aug. 24, '32 ; 3, Isaac, b.
Feb. 3, '34-5.
6. PHINEHAS, s. of Ebenezer (6), m. m Fram., Lois Frost,
Jan. 30, 1752, and cov. in P., Dec. 17, '52, and had 1. Phinehas,
bap. Dec, '52 ; 2. Lois, bap. Mar. 31, '54 ; 3. Elizabeth, bap.
Jan. 10, '56 ; 4. Ebenezer, (posthumous), bap. Dec. 4, '57.
7. ISAAC, s. of Ebenezer (5), m. Martha Hunt, of Sud.,
Jan. 27, 1757, and had 1. Isaac, b. Oct. 5, '57, d. unm. ab.
1800; 2. Martha, b. Sep. 6, '59, m. Silas Knight; 3. Sarah,
b. Sep. 4, '61, m. Eph. Potter ; 4. Submit, b. Nov. 5, '63 ; 5.
Levinah, b. July 31, '68. Martha the w. d. young. Isaac left
town, and d. ui Lmcoln, ab. 1814.

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8. JONATHAN, m. Eunice Tower, and had 1. Joseph, b.
Oct. 30, 1793, m. Susannah Murdoch ; 2. Luther, b. Feb. 1,
'95, m. Polly Newton, and d. 1843 ; 3. Betsey, bap. June, '97,
m. Dana BuUard, and d. 1826 ; 4. Eunice, bap. Sep. '98, m.
Nath. Johnson ; 5. Jonathan, d. 1802 ; 6. Lucy, b. Jan. 14,
1801, m. Cyrus BuUard ; 7. Eveline ; 8. George ; 9. William ;
10. Edward, m. Mary B. Trowbridge ; 11. Warren ; 12.
Sarah. Jonathan lived in Southb. and Fram. He was b. in Sud., s, of Jona.
and w. (Eunice Hastings, who came from Boylston.) Jona. lived where
his s. Edward does, and d. 1832, se. 68.
9. EPHRAIM, (s. of Eph. of Sud.), m. in Fram., Nelly Rice,
Nov. 1790, and was f. in Fram., of Jonas ; Aseneth ; Mary ;
Otis; Roxilana; Eleanor; and Charles. Nelly the w. d.,
1834. 10. Lydia, m. Lawson Moore, in Fram., June, 1784. Josiah
of Sud., m. Beulah Tredway, ofFram., Aug. 2, 1749. Joseph,
of E. Sud., m. Martha Stone, ofFram., Nov. 30, 1797. Eliza
beth, m. Daniel Sanger, Jun., in Fram., Nov. 10, 1799. Israel
d. hi Fram., May 12, 1807, ae. 22.
GOULD, JOHN, of Sud., m. in Sherb., PriscUla Heard, Jan.
2, 1737-8 ; and 2d Hannah Learned, and had in Fram., Hannah,
b. Aug. 9, 1758, m. and Uved in Athol. John the f. d. ui Fram.,
Oct. 7, 1759. His wid. Hannah m. again.
Samuel, of Sud., and w. Ruth, had Samuel, b. 1715, m. Hannah Brint
nal, '37 ; John, b. Aug. 6, '19 ; Abraham, b. '25, m. Hepsebah Maynard, '50,
and d. '54 ; Thomas, '28 ; Daniel, '32. John and w, Judith, were of
Southb., 1748. Gideon, of Hop., had Henry, bap. 1743. Susanna, dr. of
Gideon, of Hop., m. in Fram., James Mellen, Jan. 16, 1800.
GRANT, ALEXANDER, rated in Fram., ab. 1738. [Alex
ander and w. Hannah, of Sud., had Daniel, 1711 ; Abigail, b.
1713, d. '26 ; Elizabeth, b. Nov. 22, 1716, m. in Fram., Jabish
Pratt, of Sutton, Ap. 10, 1741 ; John, b. 1720 ; Samuel, b. Aug.
29, 1725.]
2. SAMUEL, prob. s. of precedmg, m. in Marlb., PrisciUa
Arthur, 1752, was rated in Fram., ab. 1765, and had Rachel and
Hannah, bap. Nov. 27, 1774.
. William and w. (Elizabeth Marshall, m. 1741), had chil. in Holl. Ben
jamin, of Medfield, m. Priscilla Morse, and was in M., 1693. James was
of Dedham, 1664.
GRAVES, or GREAVES, JOSEPH, m. Rachel Pratt, May
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266 graves. — GREENWOOD.
3, 1723, and had 1. Joseph, b. Jan. 21, 1722-3 ; 2. Hannah,
b. July 5, '25, d. Mar. 2, '38-9 ; 3. Rachel, b. July 23, '27, m.
Thomas Eames, Jun., Ap. 29, '54 ; 4. William ; 5. Benjamin,
twins, b. Jan. 22, '29-0 ; (Wm., with w. and 5 chil., was m
Fram., 1787) ; 6. Phinehas, b. Feb. 8, '35; 7. Bathshebah,
b. June 20, '37, m. Phinehas Butler, Ap. 29, '64 ; 8. Timothy,
b. Oct. 20, '39 ; 9. John, b. Mar. 31, '42 ; 10. Ebenezer, b.
Oct. 27, '46. Joseph the f. Uved near Nat. bounds.
JoESPH, of Sud., (se. 46, 1689. Rev. justified), probably s. of Admiral
Thomas, of Charlestown, m. Elizabeth Maynard, Jan. 15, 1665-6; and had
Samuel, b. Feb. 14, '66-7, (w. Anne) ; Richard, b. Ap, 7, '72, (w. Johanna) ;
John, b. May 10, '74, m. Sarah Loker, 1710 ; Deliverance. Jos. m. 2d, Mary
Ross, 1678, and had Mary, '80 ; Ebenezer, '81 ; Ebenezer, Feb. 28, '81-2.
The descendants in Sud. have been numerous. John, of Roxb., d. 1644,
f. of John, Samuel, Jonathan, Mary, and Hannah. Rear Admiral Thomas,
called by Gov, Winthrop, " an able and godly man," of Charlestown, b.
in Ratcliff", Eng., June 6, 1605, d. July 31, 1653, having been commis
sioned by Cromwell to a naval command. He previously commanded
vessels from Boston. His chil. were, John; Thomas, (H. Coll., 1656, m.
Elizabeth Chickering) ; Nathaniel,ba'p. 1639, m. Elizabeth Russell ; Josqih;
Rebeckah; and Susannah, m. Zechariah Symmes. T. had a br. Abraham.
The w. of Thomas was Katharine Coytmore, who d. ab. 1682. (Co. Rec.
IV. 34.) Abraham, was of Concord, 1677, and of Andover, 1689.
2. PHINEHAS, s. of Joseph (1), had by w.  , 1. Phin
ehas, bap. Oct. 12, 1760, m. SaUy MeUen, of Hop., 1782 ; 2.
Joseph, bap. June 28, '61, m. Sarah Pepper. The f. left Fram.
GREEN, JOSEPH, was m Fram., from Upton, 1769. Reu
ben, of Fram., m. Elizabeth AUen, of Natick, 1783. Reuben
Green was among the early ministers of the Baptist Society in
Fram. GREENWOOD, JAMES, then of HoU., m. Patience Leland,
1740, and had 1. Thankful, m. and d. in Spencer ; 2. Patience,
h. 1748, m. Joseph Sanger ; 3. James, b. 1750 ; 4. Keziah, b.
1753, m. Jona. Flagg, and lived in Nat.; 5. Abel; 6. Polly,
m. John Kendal, in Fram., June, 1782 ; 7. William ; 8. Abigail,
b. 1766, m. Nathan Underwood ; and in Fram., 9. Martha, m.
Samuel FraU, of Hop. James the f. was burnt out at HoU., and
moved to Fram., ab. 1768, where he died. His wid. Patience d.
ai. 96. James was a mUlwright and cabinet maker, and was
employed during the great sickness, to make cofiSns.
James was b. at Newton, Jan. 27, 1713-4, and s. of James, (m. Thank
ful Wilson,) b. Dec. 19, 1687, of Thomas and w. Abigail. Tho. (a
weaver) d. Sep., 1693 ; his s. James d. in Holl., 1742. Thankful, w. of
James, d. at Newton, Feb. 4, 1713-4. James, sen., was br. to Deacon

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William, of Sherb., f. of WUliam., Caleb, Jonas, Samuel, Joseph, and
others. 2. JAMES, Jun., s. of James (1), m. Experience Harding,
and had m Fram., Experience, b. Oct. 14, d. Oct. 21, 1777.
B. the w. d. Oct. 26, '77, ae. 25. James m. 2d, Hannah Jones,
who d. in Fram., Mar. 28, 1812, se. 62 ; and 3d, Sally Hardhig.
3. ABEL, s. of James (1), m. SaUy Homer, and had 1. Sally,
m. Ebenezer Swift, Sep. 7, 1800 ; 2. Abel, m.  Perry ; 3.
Nancy, m. Nathaniel Knowlton ; 4. James ; 5. Martha, m. 
HaU, of Newton ; 6. Betsey, m.  Perry ; 7. Hannah, m.
Ehsha Jones ; 8. Mary, m. — TwitcheU.
4. WILLIAM, s. of James (1), m. Mehetabel Jones, Feb. 10,
1789, and had 1. William, m. Rowena Weeks ; 2. Hannah ; 3.
Mehetabel, m.  Butler, of Hop. Mehetabel the w. d. 1797,
and Wm. m. 2d, Sally Winch, Ap. 9, 1799, and had 4. Jonathan,
b. Jui)el8, 1801, m. Candace HiU. Wm. the i. d. in Fram.,
Aug. 17, 1821. Wid. Sally d. 1843.
Daniel, of Newton, s. of John (and w. Hannah, who d. 1728, and he
ID. 2d, Alice Lyons, 1729), m. Sarah Adams, ofFram., May 6, 1728.
GREGORY, DANIEL, m. Sarah Eames, July 13, 1732, and
had 1. Daniel, b. Feb. 16, '33-4 ; 2. Josiah, b. July 31, '30,
Uved in Medway ; 3. Lydia, b. Feb. 7, '38. Dan. the f. lived
near SaxonviUe, and d. June 25, 1758.
2. DANIEL, Jun., s. of Dan. (1), m. AbigaU Eaton, July 1,
1755, and had 1. Noah, b. May 1, '56 ; 2. Daniel, b. Oct. 13,
'67. AbigaU the w. d. June 25, '58, and Dan. m. 2d, Persis
Newton, of Southb., Jan. 6, '63, and had 3. Persis, b. Oct. 15,
'63, m.  Newton, of Southb. ; 4. Josiah, b. May 17, '65, d.
June 26 ; 5. Sarah, and 6. Daniel, b. Sep. 24, '66 ; 7. Nabby,
b. Sep. 5, '68. Daniel the f. was burnt to death whUe firing
some land in Roger's field, June 15, 1769. His wid. m. and
moved to Southb.
3. DANIEL, m. Hannah Buckminster, Oct. 3, 1795 ; and had
1. Abigail, b. July 21, 1797, m. LoweU Mason ; 2. Harriet, b.
Jan. 4, 1801, d. July,'04. Daniel the f. kept a store near the
bridge by Mr. Warren's, and d. in Westb. 1822, se. 57.
Daniel McGregory, (w. Elizabeth), was of Weston, 1710, and d. Mar.
20, 1736. John Gregory was of Sud., 1726.
GROUT, EDWARD, was in Fram., an.  . His house was

268 GROUT. — HAGER.
referred to, 1750, as near the New Bridge in the N. E. corner of
the town. [Edward of Sud. s. of John, Jun., had by w. Elenor,
Hannah, d. 1730, and by w. Martha, Edward, 1718, (w.
Lydia), Samuel, William, &c. Edward, Sen. d. at Rutland,
Oct. 23, 1743.J
2. ELIAS, b. Feb. 28, 1757, (s. of John, of Medfield, and
Sherb., who m. Sarah Mason, 1752, and after,  Sawin, and
a wid. Chamberlain, and d. Mar. 7, 1796, se. 77), m. 1st, Esther
Clap, of Dedham, and had in Sherb. Sophia ; Esther ; John.
He m. 2d, Rhoda Jackson, and had, Maria ; Mary ; Elias ; and
Elias — the last two prob. in Fram. He m. 3d, Eleanor Dadmun,
and had Eleanor J. ; Olivia ; Royal ; and Elias ; and d. in
Fram. 1835, ce. 78.
John, of Sud., received a grant of Cranberry Swamp, 1643; w,is select
man and town clerk several years, and commissioned as a captain. His
w. (Dr. Stearns notes) was Sarab Cakebread. He had, 1. John, m. Re
beckah Toll, 1667, and d. 1708, f. of Sarah, b. '68 ; Rebeckah, b. '71, m.
John Buck; Elizabeth, b. '72, m. James Brewer, 1703; Abigail, b. '76,
piob. d. young; John, b. '82 ; John, b. '84; John, b. '85, (f of Thomas,
Daniel, and Joseph); and Edward, b. '88, (wives Eleanor and MailhaJ;
J.'s heirs agreed, 1710; 2. Sarah, m. John Loker, Jun., and d. 1702;
3. Joseph, b. July 24, 1649, of Wat, a cai-penter, m. Susa. Hager, and f
of Joseph, m. Mary Rogers, 1717 ; Susannah, and Mehetabel; 4. Abigail b.
Oct. 14, 1655, m. Jos. Curtis, '78 ; 5. Jonathan, b. Aug. 1, '58 ; 6. Eliza
beth, m. John Livermore ; 7. Mary, b. Aug. 1, 1661, m. Thomas Knap,
1688 ; 8. Susannah, b. 1664. Capt. John d. 1697. His will was proved
Aug. 16. Inventory, £690.12s. John, ^see Rev. in N. E. Justified), was
SB. 70, in 1689 ; a Depos. in the Co. Office, makes him 37, in 1652. John,
(w. Mary), of Wat., had John, b. Aug. 8, 1641 ; and Mary, b. '43. A John
took the freeman's oath, 1658. (Co. Rec.) William, (w. Sarah), was of
Charlestown, 1664.
GRUSHY, BLAYNEY, ahas BRIN, a colored servant of Col.
Micah Stone, was at Bunker HiU Battle, and d. in Fram., Feb. 8,
1820. HAGER, WILLIAM, m. in Wat., Mary Bemis, 1645 ; and had I.Mart,
b. Dec. 25, '45, not in the ^vill ; 2. Ruha, who m, Joseph Waight, and 3.
Samdel, twins, b. Nov. 30, '47— Samuel (w. Sarah, d. ab. 1719), f. of Sam
uel, b. 1698 ; 4. William, b. Feb. 12, '58; 5. Rebeckah, b. Oct. 29, '61,
m. Nathaniel Healey, '81 ; 6. Abigail, m. Benjamin Whitney, 1687 ; 7.
Hannah, m.  Priest; 8. Susanna, m. Joseph Grout; 9. Sarah, m.
Nathaniel Whitney, 1673; 10. Mehetabel. Wm., ihe f. d. 1683, and his
will was proved Ap. 1, 1684. Inventory, £353.14s. Maiw, his wid., d.
1695. 2. WILLIAM, Jr., s. of Wm. (1), m. Sarah Benjamin, 1687, and bad in
Wat,, 1. William, m. Mary Flag, 1711 ; 2. Sarah, m. Jona. Flagg, 1712 ;
3. John, b. 1697; 4. Ebenezer, b. '98; 5. Joseph, b. 1701, f at Walth..
by w. Grace, of Daniel, b. 1724, m. in Fram., Sarah Travis, Sep. 12, '50;
Joseph; Uriah; WUliam; Isaac; Grace; Lydia ; Benjamin ; arid Jonathan ;

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6. Mehetabel, b. 1704, m. Jos. Travis, of Sherb, '27 ; 7. Mart, m. 
Cutting; 8. Mercy. William, the f.'s will, was proved, 1732. Sarah, his
wid., d. at Waltham, Oct. 26, 1745, ee. 82.
3. EBENEZER, s. of Wm. (2), m. at Wat. Lydia Barnard, 1726,
and had in Fram. 1. Eben'r, b. Mar. 16, 1727-8, a wheelwright,
m. AbigaU Stow of Marlb., Dec. 26, '53, and f. of Joel, Ashbel,
&c. ; 2. Lydia, b. Mar. 4, '29-0, hved m Vt.; 3. William, b.
Ap. 21, '33, m. Sarah Stow, of Marlb., Feb. 12, '61, andd. se.
ab. 78, f. oi Ephraim, h. Feb. 16, '64 ; Lydia ; Eder ; William ;
and Martin; 4. Thaddeus. Eben. the f., came first to Marlb.,
then moved to Eph. Hager's in Fram. ; was for a time on the
Brmley Farm, and then returned to Marlb. His w. Lydia d. ab.
1780. Eben. was adm. to Fram. ch., June 9, 1754.
4. THADDEUS, s. of Eben. (3), m. Lois Sawyer, of Bolton,
Dec. 9, 1762 ; and had m Fram., 1. Calvin, b. Aug. 23, '63,
d. at sea; 2. Lois, b. Jan. 31, '67, m.  Rumwell, and a 2d
w.,and Uved in Windsor, Vt. Thad. d. hi Fram., se. ab. 40 ; Lois
bis w. d. in Bolton.
5. EPHRAIM, s. of Wm., g. son of Ebenezer (3), m. in
Fram., Lucy Fairbanks, Nov. 1789 ; and f. of 1. Sally, b. Sep.
19, '91, d. young ; 2. Sophia, b. Jan. 8, '93 ; 3. LuTHER,b. Dec.
8, '94, d. Feb. 1815, a student in Divinity ; 4. Lyman, b. Jan.
12, '97, d. unm. ; 5. Edward, b. Dec. 19, '98, m. Mary Knight,
of Sud., andd. in Troy,N. H., Mar. 1844; 6. Truman; 7. Polly;
8. Lucy ; 9. William ; 10. Sally. Eph. the f. m. 2d, Han
nah Adams, of Marlb., and had, 11. Hannah. He m. 3d, wid.
Fanny Angier, of Fram. E. d. Aug. 21, 1843, se. 79. His w.
Fanny d. Ap. 22, 1842, se. 75.
6. JOHN, and w. Martha, came from Weston to Fram., Ap.,
1775. William K. of Boston, m. Mehetabel BaUard, ofFram.,
Oct. 6, 1796. Lydia, m. Nathan Newton m Southb., 1757.
Elizabeth, m. Ezra Newton hi Southb., 1760.
HALE, JONATHAN, m. SUence Goddard, and had 1. Na
than, d. unm. ; 2. Mary, m. Wm. Coolidge, May 19, 1800 ; 3.
Anna, b. Nov. 14, 1784 ; 4. JoHN,b. June 16, '89 ; 5. Mehet
abel ; 6. Nancy. Maj. Jonathan and w. were rec'd from the
ch. m Newbury, Oct., 1789. He was Selectman from 1788, 3
years ; and Trustee of the Academy from 1799, to 1802. He
hved at Royal Grout's, and manufactured cards for wool. He
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[Jonathan and w. Martha, of Marlb., had Elizabeth, b. 1735.]
HAMILTON, HUGH, and w. were admitted to occasional
communion in Fram., Ap. 24, 1724.
Sep. 1744, Ann Camwool, formerly wid, Hambleton, was dism. to ch,
in Westboro', (Hop. Ch. Rec.)
HANCOCK, NATHAN, before 1800 lived m Fram., on the
place now of Ehas Temple, Esq.
HARDING, SETH, and w. Experience, were received from
the Medway ch., 1775. Experience, (b. at Medfield, Oct. 7,
1713), w. of Seth, d. in Fram., Feb. 19, 1782, se. 68. Seth had
chU., Sally, m. James Greenwood; Mehetabel, m. Zedekiah
Haven, of Hop., Jan. 16, 1783.
HARREY, or HARRY, SIMEON, was adm. to ch. Aug. 28,
1748, m. Violet Lains, in Fram., Feb. 13, '52, and had 1. Han
nah, b. Aug. 6, '54 ; 2. Susannah, bap. Ap. 23, '55 ; 3. Peter,
bap. Feb. 27, '56 ; 4. Peter, b. Jan. 1, '57 ; 5. Reuben, b.
May 2, '59 ; 6. Simeon, b. Mar. 21, '61. [Margaret, m. Esau
Northgate, of Leicester, Oct. 5, 1749.]
Henry, and w. Francis, of Sud., had Simeon, b. Mar. 9, 1713-4; Peter,
b. Aug. 26, 1716.
HARRINGTON, or PIERENTON, EBENEZER, prob. s.
of Thomas, of Wat., m. Hepzebah Cloyes, Feb. 3, 1707-8, and
had 1. Sarah, b. Dec. 9, 1708, m.  Paccard ; 2. Rebeckah,
b. Dec. 12, '13 ; 3. Thomas, b. Nov. 18, '15 ; 4. Ebenezer, b.
Mar. 8, '16-7 ; 5. Joshua, b. Oct. 11, '18 ; 6. Susannah, b.
Sep. 16, '20 ; 7. Hepzebah, b. Ap. 10, '22 ; 8. Elias, b. Feb.
17, '24-5 ; 9. Phinehas, b. Oct. 6, '28. Ebenezer the i. was
Selectman, 1742, adm. to the ch., June 15, 1718, his w. adm.
Nov. 15, 1719. His vrill was proved Ap. 8, 1754 ; he names
his g. son, Ebenezer Bruce.
Ebenezer was prob. g. son of Robert, of Wat., who early took the free
man's oath in Wat., and tn. Susan George, Oct 1, 1649. His chil. were,
1. SnsAN, b. Aug. 18, '49, (in will had m.  Beers, prob. m. 1st John
Cutting, 1671, who d. 1689) ; 2. John, b. Aug. 24, '51, m. Hannah Winter,
'81 ; 3. Robert, b. '53 ; 4, George, b. Nov. 24, '55; 5. Daniel, b. Nov. 1,
'57, m. Sara Whitney, '81, and f. of Daniel, and David, both after of
Marlb. ; 6. Joseph, b. Dec. 28, '59, had two wives, and was dead 1707 ; 7.
Benjamin, b. Jan. 26, '61-2, m. Abigail Bigelow, '84 ; 8. Mary, b. Jan. 12,
'63, m.  Bemis ; 9. Thomas, b. Ap. 22, '65, m. Rebeckah White, '86,
and f. of Ebenezer, b. June 27, 1686 or '87 ; Susannah, '88, m. Joshua Ken
dall, 1710; Rebeckah, '90 ; Thomas, '91 ; George, '95 ; 10. Samuel, b. Dec.
18, '66, ( W.Grace); 11. Edward, b. Mar. 2, '68, m. Mai-y Ocington, '92 ;
12. Sarah, b. May 10, '71, m.  Winship ; 13. David, b. June 1, '73.
Robert, the f.'s will was proved, 1707. His w. Susan d. 1694.

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2, JOSHUA, s. of Ebenezer (1), m. Sarah Nurse, Jan. 11,
1743, and m. 2d, Betty Bent, Oct. 3, 1751, and had 1. John, b.
Sep. 2, 1752 ; 2. Sarah, b. Jan. 14, '54 ; 3. Joshua, b. Sep.
13, '55 ; 4. Hannah, b. Atig. 21, '59. Betty, w. of Joshua, was
recommended to the ch. in FitzwUliam, June 26, 1774.
3. DAVID. The w. of David, of Fram., was drowned on
returning from Boston, whUe fordmg the river near SaxonvUle
Ap. 29, 1747.
David and w. Mary, of Marlb., had David, b. 1719, Caleb, &c. Caleb
and w. Hepsebah, had chil. in Sud., from 1755. Joshua and w. Mary, had
at Holl., Hannah, 1756, and JVoah, 1760. Mrs. Ann, wid. ofRev. Mr. Har
rington, of Lancaster, formerly wid. of Rev. Mat. Bridge, ofFram , d. in
Fram., May 12, 1805.
HARRIS, STEPHEN, m. Mary Angier, May 27, 1752, and
had 1. Sarah, b. Mar. 21, '53 ; 2. Joseph, b. Jan. 19; '55 ; 3.
Mary, b. Ap. 25, '57 ; 4. Mitty, b. July 29, '59 ; 5. Benjamin,
b. Feb. 14, '62 ; 6. Anna, b. Mar. 28, '64 ; 7. Anna, b. Oct.
22, '6Q ; 8. Stephen, b. Feb. 25, '69. [Stephen was bap. hi
Fram.,Ap. 13, 1746; Daniel, s. and Sarah, dr. of Stephen,
bap. Mar. 25, 1752.] Stephen lived in the N. part of Fram.,
and moved to N. H., prob. FitzwUUam.
Erastus, (vv. Rebeckah), was of Holl., 1754.
HART, CATO, a negro, rated m Fram., ab. 1786.
HARVEY, JOHN, m. Molly Nurse, and had in Fram., 1.
Abraham, b. Aug. 29, 1791 ; 2. John, b. Dec. 5, '93 ; 3. Polly,.
b. Feb. 7, '96, (bap. same mo., as dr. of Moses) ; 4. Sukey, b.
May 6, '99 ; 5. Sally, b. May 21, 1801. [Esther, Abraham,
and John, chU. of John, were bap. Nov., 1794. J Molly, w. of
John, d. June 4, 1801, and he m. Olive Grout, of Sherb, July 3,
1802. [John was from Southb. John m. Patience Bent, in Marlb., Jan., 1760,
and had, in Marlb., Patience, b. 1760; and in Soulhb., James, b. June 1,
1768 ; Esther, b. July 28, '70; Jonah, b. Oct, 12, '72.]
HASTINGS, WALTER, and w. Lydia, had m F., Abigail,
b. Ap. 23, 1727; and m Sud., Keziah, b. Ap. 29, 1730.
2. WILLIAM, m. Betsey Abbot, Nov. 1791. Thomas, m.
Nabby Abbot, Ap. 3, 1803. Thomas' father was buried, Nov. 18,
1824. (Buck. Mss. Journal). Wm. and Thomas were sons of
Eliphalet, of Walth., who m. Susannah Fiske, Aug. 20, 1761.

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HAVEN,* RICHARD, of Lynn, had by w. Susannah, 1. Hannah, b,
Feb. 22, 1645-6, m. Nehemiah Goodall, July 30, 1673, had chd. in Lynn,
moved, a wid., to Fram., and was buried .Tan. 1, 1726-7; 2. Mary, b.
Mar, 12, '47, m. John Tarbox, of Lynn, July 4, '67. [Mary, w. of John
T., sen., d. at Lynn, Nov. 17, 1690, leaving a numerous family.] 3. Jo
seph, b. Feb. 12, '49-0 ; 4. Richard, b. May 25, '51, f. by w. Susannah,
at Lvnn, of Hannah, b. Aug. 10, 1677, m. John Parker, July 18, '93;
Joseph, b. Aug. 17, '80; Sarah; Susanna, b. Oct. 1, '86 ; 5. Susanna, b. Ap.

„.  , _, May, . , ,
3, '64 ; 11. NathanielIS, b. June 30, '64 ; 12. Moses^^, b. May 20, '67. [In
tbe Dorchester ch., Goodman Haven was received, Aug. 26, 1680, and in
1691, was bap. Susanna Haven, " now a grown maid, in the family of
John Minot. Her f and m. d. when she was young."] Richard Haven
came from the W. of England, and settled at Lynn, in 1645, on a farm
near Flax Pond. It is supposed that he had brs. who emigrated to N. E.
Richard's will was proved June 14, 1703. His w. Susannah d. Feb. 7,
1682. 2. iJOHN, s. of Richard, (1), m. in Lynn, Hannah Hichms,
Oct. 3, 1682 ; and had 1. John, b. June 8, '83, who d. m Fram.
unm., ab. 1712. (Mid. Prob.) ; 2. Elkanah^ ; 3. Mary, m. m
Sherb. Nathaniel Johnson, Nov. 23, 1708 ; 4. Nathan'; 5. Jo
seph^" ; 6. Hannah, (se. 13, 1714), m. Benjamhi Burnett, of
Harvard, and lived in Hop. (H. Gen.) John the f. was in Fram.
1694, and a member of the ch. at its organization ; in 1702, a
Selectman ; and Representative, 1702 and 3. His est. was adm'd
Ap. 2, 1705. His wid. Hannah m. John How, July 1, 1712.
[In 1682, John, of Boston, Carpenter, had a deed from Daniel
Hutchins and w. Elinor, of Lin, of 30 acres of land in Readmg.J
3. lELKANAH, s, of John (2), m. Abiel Barber, of Sherb.,
Nov. 23, 1708 ; and had, 1. Mehetabel, b. Aug. 23, '09, m.
Daniel Haven, Dec. 10, '30 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 3, '10-1.
The f. m. 2d, Mary Walker, Dec. 2, '14 ; and had 3. John.
The f. m. 3d, Patience Leland, of Sherb., Feb. 5, '17 ; and had
4. Sybilla, bap. Aug. 31, '18, m. Samuel Emmes, Jun., Jan. 11,
'38-9, and d. Feb. 10, '49 ; 5. Micah, b. June 21, '19 ; 6. El
kanah, b. July 21, '21 ; 7. Patience, b. July 27, '29, d. unm.
* It may seem presumptuous in the aside without marring his design.
author to attempt a sketch of this He is happy to refer the reader, who
family, after the diligent and success- may wish for further information
ful research of the author of Haven's than is here given, to that publica-
Genealogy. His only apology is, tion. Perhaps a few gleanings may
that he had commenced his labor be here found, not wholly without
before the publication of Mr. Adams' interest.
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Elkanah, the f. was Constable, 1720 ; and Selectman, 1730. He
Hved S. of the old Baptist M. House, and d. in 1765, leaving a
4fch w., Lydia.
4. yOHN, s. of Elkanah, (3),m. Susannah Town, (H. Gen.);
and had m Fram., 1. Timothy, b. Nov. 22, 1740 ; 2. Ruth, b.
Nov. 21, '42 ; 3. Lois, b. May 29, '45 ; 4. Susannah, b. Julv
31, '47 ; 5. John, b. Oct. 24, '56 ; 6. Kezia, b. Nov. 17, '59.
John the f. was. Deac. in Sutton. (See H. Gen.)
5. iMICAH, s. of Elkanah (3), m. Mary Eames, Jan. 16,
1743-4, and had 1. Elizabeth-, bap. Dec. 8, '45 ; 2. Martha ;
3. Silence ; 4. William, b. June 5, '51 ; 5. Ann ; 6. Mary.
6, ^WILLIAM, s. of Micah (5), m. Lucy Wmch, Nov. 23,
1775. WUUam had -by w. Mniam, Anne, b. Ap. 16, 1778.
7. ^ELKANAH, s. of EUianah (3), m. Hephzebah Haven of
Hop., Feb. 27, 1752 ; and had 1. Submit, m. Zephaniah Davis,
of Chesterfield, N. H. ; 2. Timothy ; 3. Elkanah, hved in Lei
cester ; 4. Ebenezer, of Lancaster ; 5. Nathan ; 6. John, m.
 Low, and went to Canada ; 7. Aaron, prob. unm. ; 8. Heph
zebah, m. Jonathan Rugg, Nov. 23, 1775 ; 9. Chloe, m. Joseph
Barber, Jun., of Medway, Oct., 1791 ; 10. Micah; 11. Anne,
m. Nathan Perry, of Worcester ; 12. Sybilla, m. Jonathan
Curtis, of Charlton. Elkanah the f. Uved W. of the S. Burying
ground. 8. ^TIMOTHY, s. of EUianah (7), m. Lois Pitt, Aug. 1784,
and with w. adm. to the ch. June, '89 ; and had 1. Lucy, bap.
June, '89, m. Daniel B[emenway ; 2. Asahel, bap. June, '89,
m. Lydii Stone of Hop. ; 3. Betsey, bap. June, '89, m. MarshaU
Stone, of Wayland ; 4. Ebenezer P., bap. Jan., '91, d. se. ab.
16 ; 5. Aseneth, bap. July, '93, m. JohnB. Banister ; 6. Mary,
m. Nevenson Stone, of Northb. ; 7. Sally, bap. Nov. '99, d.
young. Thnothy the f. hved near Mr. Phinehas Rice's, and lives
in Wayland. Lois, his w., d. 1804, ee. 46 ; andhis 2d w. (a wid.
Tucker), d. Jan., 1821.
9. ^NATHAN, s. of John (2), m. SUence Winch, June 4,
1713, and with w. adm. to the ch. June 15, '18 ; and had 1.
Silence, b. Dec. 21, '13, d. Dec. 21, '35 ; 2. Nathan, b. May
7, 1716, H. CoU. '37, d. Nov. 8, '37 ; 3. Lois, b. Dec. 4, '21,
d. Jan. 18, '43 ; 4. Phinehas, b. Oct. 6, '23, prob. d. young ;
6. Beulah, b. Nov. 24, '72, prob. d. young; 6. Annah, b.

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May 12, '31, m. (Mrs. Hannah, T. Rec.) Ehsha Goddard, of
Sutton, Nov. 17, '48. Nathan the f. lived in the old Grout house,
near HoU. bounds, was constable, 1729, and d. Mar. 10, 1764,
se. 78.
10. iJOSEPH, s. of John (2),m. Mehetabel Haven, Nov. 30,
1721, and cov'd June 9, 1723 ; and had 1. Mehetabel, b. Sep.
29, 1722, m. Ebenezer MarshaU, Feb. 11, '47-8 ; 2. Anne, b.
Ap. 1, '25, m. Josiah Stone, Feb. 25, '46-7 ; 3. Samuel, b. Aug.
4, '27, H. CoU., '49, m. at Camb., Mrs. Mehetabel Appleton, Jan.
11, '53, and 2d, Mrs. Margaret Marshal, June 2, '78, was ord.
over the So. Parish, in Portsmouth, May 6, '52 ; D. D. Edinburgh
and Dart. CoU., and d. Mar. 3, 1806. (See AUen's Biog.
Diet, sub nom., and Alden's CoU. u. p. 192) ; 4. Mary, b. Ap.
14, '30, m. John Nichols, July 17, '51, and 2d, Jonathan Locke,
Oct. 2, '61, and d. June 17, 1803 ; 5. Martha, b. Feb. 19,
'32-3, m. Deac. Simeon Dearborne, and was recommended to the
ch. in Wakefield, between 1784 and '87. Mr. Adams states, that
she had previously Uved in Greenland, N. H. ; 6. John^^, b.
June 2, '35 ; 7. Sybilla, b. Ap. 18, '38, d. young ; 8. Deb
orah, b. Dec. 11, '40, d. young ; 9. Sarah, m. Joseph Bixby,
and d. in Sharon. Joseph the f. lived on or near the Joel Coohdge
place, was Selectman, 1733, Representative, 1754, and held a com
mission as Justice of the Peace. Joseph Esq. d. Feb. 27, 1776,
ae. 78, and his w. Mehet. d. Jan. 25, 1780, se. 78. (G. Stones.)
11. ^JOHN, s. of Joseph (10), m. Anne, dr. of Deac. Daniel
Stone ; and had in Fram., 1. Olive, b. May 16, 1760 ; 2. Anne,
b. Mar. 12, '63 ; 3. Molly, b. July 14, '67 (bap. '66) ; 4. Fanny,
b. Sep. 3, '70, m. Rev. Jos. Willard, of WUbraham; 5. John, b.
Sep. 11, '73, d. Mar. 20, '74 ; 6. Sally, m.  Boardman. John
the f. was a school-master, adm. to the ch. Feb. 14, '62, and his
w. May 4, '66 ; and both recommended to Greenland, Dec. 29,
'71. They also lived in Lancaster, N. H.
12. ^NATHANIEL, s. of Richard (1), and w. Elizabeth, had
1. Martha, b. Ap. 7, 1690, m. Samuel Wesson, May 7, 1711 ;
2. Moses, b. Mar. 1, '92 ; 3. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 11, '93, m.
Benjamin Nurse, July 12, '17 ; 4. Mercy, b. Jan. 26, '97, m.
Ebenezer Nurse, Ap. 14, 1720 ; 5. Susanna, b. Feb. 13, '99,
m. Thomas Gleason, Jun., Jan. 12, '14-5 ; 6. Moriah, b. Sep.
4, 1701, adm. to the ch. Ap. 7, '28 ; 7. Experience, b. Ap. 23,

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'08, m. Samuel Streeter, July 27, '19 ; 8. Nathaniel, b. Sep.
8, '04, m. Hephzebah Rugg, June 10, '24, and f. at Hop., of
Joanna, b. '25 ; Nathaniel, '26, d. '55 ; Jonathan, '28 ; Ebene
zer, '29 ; Abraham, '32 ; David, '34, m. Abigail Prentice, of
Sherb., Ap. 23, '61, and Uved at Natick ; Hepsibah, '36. N. m.
2d, AbigaU Rice, of Sud., Dec. 7, '41, and had others. Nath.
(f. or son), m. Hannah Ware, of Sherb., 1753 ; 9. Jedidiah, b.
Aug. 23, '06, with w. Mariam, was of Hop., 1734. [Jedediah,
Jun., m. Susanna VaUl, of Hop., Feb. 20, '65]; 10. James^*,
b. Mar. 4, 1709-0. Nathaniel, the f. was a member of the Fram.
Ch., when constituted; was Constable, 1707; Selectman, 1706.
He d. July 20, 1746.
13.2MOSES, s. of Nath. (12), m. Sar. Bridges, Ap. 14, 1720,
and with w. cov., Jan. 15, '20-1, and had 1. Benjamin", b. Jan.
22, 1720-1; 2. Sarah, bap. Jan. 12, '23-4; 3. Susanna, bap.
Jan. 9, 1725-6, m. Jason Rice, of Hop., Feb. 14, '50-1 ; 4.
Moses, 4th, b. May 3, '28, d. unm. ; 5. Zeruiah, b. June 23,
'BO, d. young ; 6. Jesse", b. Nov. 16, '32 ; 7. Gideon", b. Mar.
10, '34; 8. Lois, d. young; 9. Zedekiah, b. Sep. 10, '-37, lived
in Hop., m. Hitty Harding, Jan. 16, 1783, 2d, a sister of his 1st
T.;he also m. wid. AbigaU Haven, and d. Sep. 17, 1813, se. 76.
s, the f. hved on the place of Mr. E. H. Foster ; was Con-
1 1734, had his house burnt, 1736. He m. 2d, Susanna
Claflb, July 22, 1742, (H. Gen.) and d. ab. 1743.
14. BENJAMIN, s. of Moses (13), m. Ruth Gleason, and
had 1. Sarah, b. July 31, 1746, m. Benjamin Haven, and d.
1816, se. 70 ; 2. Ruth, b. Oct. 21, '50, m. Gideon Gould, and d.
1786; 3. ZuBAH, b. July 21, '53, m. Henry Eames, and d. 1820,
se. 67; 4. Zerviah, b. Feb. 5, '55, m. Andrew AUerd, 1774, (May
1775, H. 'Gen.), and 2d, Joseph FraU, of Hop., Nov. 25, '84; 5.
Susanna, b. Aug. 8, '57, m. John Lamb, Mar. 16, '79, and hves
amd. hi PhUipston, (1847). Benj. had several other chU. who
d. young. He d. 1796. Ruth, his wid. d. Sep. 21, 1814, se. 88.
(G. Stone.)
15. ^ESSE, s. of Moses (13), m. Jemhna Foster, Jan. 22,
1755, and had 1. Ezra, b. Dec. 19, '55 ; 2. Mitty, d. Dec. 30,
'5T, 86. 1 m. 24 d. Jesse the f. Uved on Mr. Joseph Haven's
place, was Selectman, 3 years, m. 2d, Hannah Whitney, Nov. 15,
1800, and d. June 11, 1816, se. 84.

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16. ^EZRA, s. of Jesse (15), m. Mary Glover, Ap. 1782, and
had 1. William, B. U., 1809, d. unm.; 2. Joseph, d. unm., 1845 ;
3. Ann, m. Alexander Edwards ; 4. John, m. Martha F. Smith,
of Needham ;' 5. Jason, m. Esther Tucker ; 6. Olive, m. Seth.
Drury, of Nat. ; 7. Milly, m. WUlard Haven ; 8. Sally, d. unm.,
se. ab. 25. Captain Ezra hved on his father's place, and d. Oct.
26, 1794, se. 38. His w. Mary d. Jan. 31, 1822.
17. ^GIDEON, s. of Moses (13), m. Comfort Pike, Dec. 29,
1757, and had 1. Jotham^^ b. Oct. 1, '58; 2. Sarah, bap. Oct.
5, '60, m. Francis How ; 3. Mary, bap. Aug. 7, '63, d. unm.,
ab. '93; 4. Moses Pike^^ b. Nov. 14, '65 ; 5. Nathan, bap.
Nov. 29, '67, m. Mitty Fay, (f. oi Zenas, bap. Jan. 1797), and
moved hito N. Y. ; 6. Zedekiah, bap. Mar. 11, '70, m. Ehzabeth
Angier, lives in N. Hartford ; 7. Jesse, bap. Ap. 5, '72, hves
unm. ; 8. Elizabeth, bap. May 31, '78, m. John Hemenway, and
d. 1813 ; 9. Relief, bap. Sep. 10, '78, m. Artemas Conant, May
25, 1800. Lt. Gideon, the f., hved on the place now of his son
Moses, was Selectman, 2 y., Deac. of the 1st Ch., m. 2d, wid.
Deborah TwitcheU, of Sherb., Sep. 25, 1792, and d. Dec. 1829,
se. 95 y., 9 mo.
18. ^JOTHAM, s. of Gideon (17), m. Martha Belknap, Ap.
14, 1779, and, with w. cov.. May 28, '80. Then- chU. were 1.
Luther, b. Aug. 26, '79, d. unm. ; 2. John, b. Oct. 27, '81,
went to sea, and d. young ; 3. Jeremiah ; 4. Jotham, m. Betsey
Spear ; 5. Gilbert, bap. July, '91, m. Hannah BurrUl, Uves m
Maiden ; 6. Kittredge, bap. Mar. '93, m. Ruth Harrington, a
mmister in Vt. ; 7. Harriet, bap. Mar. '97, m. John Smith, d.
m Boston ; 8. Curtis, bap. Oct. '99, m. Mary Ann TUson, hves
m Boston ; 9. Martha ; 10. Franklin, m. Sarah Ann Curtis,
Pres. of the Merchants' Bank, Boston. Jotham the f. and w.,
were recom. to the ch. m FitzwUliam, Jan. 1784, returned to
Fram., and he d. in Boston, 1838.
19. ^MOSES PIKE, s. of Gideon (17), m. Chloe Eames, of
Sud., May 1, 1790, and had 1. Polly, b. June 13, '91, d. unm.,
Nov. 16, 1820 ; 2. Chloe, b. June 4, '93. Chloe the m. d. Feb.
3, '94. Moses m. 2d, Submit Horn, Sep. 17, '94, and had 3.
Anna Angier, b. Mar. 14, '95, m. Henry G. Foster, of Boston,
Mar. 9, 1824 ; 4. Julia, b. Nov. 22, '96, m. Joseph Angier,
May, 1818, d. 1827 ; 6. Lincoln, b. Jan. 14, '99, d. unm. 1836 ;

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6. Moses, b. Jan. 15, 1801. Moses the f. has been Deac. of the
1st ch., and lives in Fram.
20. ''JAMES, s. of Nath. (12), had by w. Sarah, 1. James,
b. Nov. 24, 1729, d. Dec. '31 ; 2. James^S b. Sep. 18, '31 ; 3.
Squire, b. June 24, '34, m. Hannah Bixby, Mar. 18, '54, moved
to Bellingham, ab. 1794, and d. without issue ; 4. Elizabeth, b.
Sep. 2, '36, m. Isaac Hemenway, Nov. 28, '54, and prob. 2d,
Israel Leadbetter, Jan. 19,1782 ; 5. Rebeckah, b. July 26, '43.
Sarah, w. of James the f., d. Dec. 19, 1762. James lived on the
place late of James Greenwood.
21. 2JAMES, s. of James (20), m. Mehetabel Bixby, Nov.
16, 1752, and had 1. James, b. July 27, 1753 ; 2. Mehetabel,
b. Oct. 23, '56 ; 3. William, b. May 4, '59 ; 4. Samuel, b. Jan.
4, '62, m. Desire Cloyes, Aug. '84, and lived prob. in N. Y.
22. ^MOSES, s. of Richard (1), m. Mary (Ballord, H. Gen.),
and had at Lynn, 1. Joseph^^ b. Feb. 8, 1688-9 ; 2. Susannah,
b. Oct. 20, '90, m. Israel Town, of Fram.; 3. Richard^^, b.
Jan. 8, '92-3 ; 4. Moses^^ b. Nov. 11, '95 ; 5. Mary, b. Oct. 1,
'98, m. Samuel Stone, Jun., of Fram., Nov. 25, 1725, who d.
Aug. 30, 1726, and she m. 2d, Ephraim Ward, of Newton, Sep.
24, 1734 ; 6. Mehetabel, b. Jan. 30, 1701-2, m. Joseph Haven,
in Fram., Nov. 30, '21, and d. Jan. 25, 1780 ; and at Fram., 7.
Sarah, b. June 10, '05, m, Ralph Hemenway, Feb. 2, '27 ; 8.
Daniel'", b. June 16, '08. Mary, w. of Dea. Moses, d. Nov.
18, 1734. He m. 2d Mrs. EUzabeth Bridges, Nov. 27, '35.
Moses the f. (then of Lynn), bought Isaac Bowen's lease, Nov.
18, 1702, and obtahied from Pres. Holyoke a release of rents,
1767. He was Selectman, from 1710, 4 years ; T. Treasurer,
1717, 2 years. He was chosen Deacon of the ch.. Mar. 29,
1717, and d. Nov. 14, 1747, leaving a widow Sarah. (H. Gen.)
23. 'JOSEPH, s. of Moses (22), m. Martha Walker, in Fram.,
Jan. 24, 1710-1, and had 1. JoHN2^ b. Nov. 30, 1711, (H.
Gen.) ; 2. Elias, b. Ap. 16, '14, H. CoU., '33, minister of Frank
lin, and d. m 1754, (H. Gen.) ; 3. Mary, b. Feb. 11, '15-6, d.
May 6, 1727 ; 4. Joseph, b. Feb. 7, '17-8, Deac. at Hop., m.
IVfiriam Bayley, '37, f. of Elias; Lydia; Joseph; Noah; Obor
diah; and John; 5. JosiAH, b. Mar. 23, 1719-0, m. Esther
Streeter, Feb. 28, '44, and Uved in Hop., (H. Gen.) ; 6. Mar
tha, b. Mar. 1, 1721-2, m. George Caryl, of Hop., Feb. 17,
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'38 ; 7. Lois, bap. m Fram., Ap. 12, '24, m. Moses Adams, of
HoU., Nov., 1744, and hved in Fram, and Hop. ; 8. Asa, b.
June 19, '26, d. Dec. 25, '29 ; 9. Mary, b. July 30, '28, m.
Thomas Pierce, Jun., of Fram., Ap. 26, '50 ; 10. Moses, b. Mar.
12, '32, m. in Fram., AbigaU MeUen, Nov. 1, '50, and Deacon
of the Hop. ch. ; 11. Hannah, bap. July 7, '34, m. Stephen
Shnson, of Hop., Nov. 8, '53. Joseph the f. was Selectman in
1720, 2 years, and was " dismissed to found a ch. in Hopkmton,"
Aug. 30, 1724.
24. 'JOHN, s. of Joseph (23), m. Mary Bullard, of HoU.,
1732, and had 1. Mary, b. Dec. 5, '32, m. John Stone, Esq. of
HoU., and d. Oct. 1, 1809, se. 77; 2. Zeruiah, b. Feb. 18,
'35-6, d. Dec. 8, '80 ; 3. Anna, b. Oct. 12, '37, d. Dec. 30, '53 ;
4. Jesse, b. Feb. 20, '45, m. Catharine Marsh, '67, and f. of
Anna ; Luther, b. Ap. 15, 1770,, m. Experience Parker, Feb. 5,
'97, and now Deac. in Fram. ; Catharine ; Deacon John; M^ry ;
Jesse; and Elisha; 5. Sarah, b. Dec. 17, '50, d. Jan. 3, '54.
Lt. John the f. hved in HoU., his first chUd only recorded in
Fram. He. d. Oct. 6, 1785, se. 73. Mary his w. d. Oct. 26,
1796, se. 86.
25. 'RICHARD, s. of Moses (22), m. Lydia Whitney, Feb.
4, 1713-4, and with w. adm. to the ch., May 12, '17. Then-
chU. were 1. Lydia, b. Feb. 10, '14-5, m. Seth BuUard, of HoU.,
Oct. 18, '52 ; 2. Hannah, b. June 10, '16-7, m. Isaac Fisk, Nov.
11, '36 ; 3. Mary, and 4. Sarah, twins, b. June 5, '18 — M. m.
John HiU, of Sherb., July 17, '40, S. d. July 10, '18 ; 5. Sarah,
b. Sep. 11, '19, m. Isaac HiU, of Maiden, Dec. 29, '43 ; 6.
Richard, b. Dec. 16, '22 ; 7. Elizabeth, b. May 24, '24, m.
Ebenezer BuUard ; 8. JoHN,b. May 7, '26, m. Susannah Drury,
Mar. 27, '46, was Deacon of Athol ch., and had at A., Grace,
b. '47, d. '54 ; Susannah, b. '50, m. Stephen Smith, '66 ; Lydia,
b. '51 ; Rhoda, b. '54, m. Samuel Young, '72 ; John, b. '56, m.
Martha Death ; Keziah, b. '59, m. Capt. Wm. Young ; Eunice,
b. '62, m. Abner Sawyer ; Grace, b. '66, d. '77 ; Lydia, b. '67,
d. young. Susannah the m. d. Sep. 2, 1777 ; 9. Rebeckah, b.
Mar. 25, (also recorded Ap. 26), '28, d. Jan. 10, '29 ; 10.
Daniel, b. Feb. 1, '30 ; 11. Jonathan, b. May 3, '32, f. at
Athol, by w. Hannah of Lydia, b. '61 ; Hannah, b. '62 ; Lois,
b. 64 ; Jonathan, b. '67, d. '69 ; Mary, b. '69, d. '70 ; Jona. the

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i d. Dec. 24, '69 ; 12. Simon, b. Mar. 5, '34, d. Ap. 14; 13.
Elias, b. Feb. 19, '35, d. July 2 ; 14. Simon, or Simeon, had
at Athol, by w. Ruth, John, b. '62 ; Moses, '64 ; Bette, '66 ;
Ruth, '68 ; Simon, '70 ; Richard, '72 ; Lydia, '74 ; Chloe, '76 ;
Artemas, (changed to Daniel), "78 ; Moses, '81 ; Susanna, '83.
Mr. Richard, (prob. f. or son), d. at Athol, Aug. 3, 1770.
26. 'MOSES, s. of Moses (22), m. Hannah Walker, Nov. 9,
1721, and with w. adm. to the ch., June 30, '22, and had, 1. Ab-
ISAIL, b. Jan. 31, 1723-4, d. Dec. 18, '28 ; 2. Isaac^ b. Ap.
15, '26 ; 3. Hannah, b. May 20, '28, m. Joseph Metcalf, of
Wrentham, Oct. 23, '51, and 2d Isaiah Whiting, and hved in
le. ; 4. David^', b. May 28, '31 ; 5. Jason, b. Mar. 2, '32-3,
H. CoU. '54, ord. over the 1st ch. m Dedham, Feb. 5, '56, m.
Catharhie Dexter, Oct. 12, '56, and d. May 17, 1803. Various
discourses were pubhshed by him ; among them one at the Art.
lection, 1761, and one at the Gen. Election, 1769. He was f.
of Judge Samuel Haven, of Dedham ; 6. Abigail, b. June 9,
'39, m. John Richardson, of Frankhn, and d. ab. 1796. Moses
the f. hved on the place now of Mr. Abner Haven, was Deacon of
the 1st ch. ; his w. Hannah d. Feb. 22, 1749, and he m. 2d, Anna
Stow, of Grafton, May 23, 1751, who d. Feb. 12, 1778. Deac.
Moses d. Mar. 29, 1778, se. 82. (G. Stones.)
27. ISAAC, s. of Moses (26), m. Ruth Grant, of Sherb.,
Nov. 24, 1748, and had, 1. Lydia, b. July 7, '49 ; 2. Ruth, b.
Ap. 16, '51 ; 3. Moses, b. Sep. 5, '54, H. CoU., '82, d. Ap. 3,
'85 ; 4. Isaac, b. May 16, '56. [Isaac, d. Sep. 19, '58, se. 8
mos.] ; 5. Joshua Grant, b. June 4, '58, m. Fanny Rice, Aug. 6,
'81, and d. young. Ruth, w. of Isaac, d. Oct. 20, '59, se. 28, and
hem. 2d, Molly Jones, and had, 6. Luther, bap. Nov. 13, '63,
m. Sally Coohdge, of Sherb., hved in Milford ; 7. Jonathan,
bap. Mar. '67 ; 8. Joseph, and 9. Mary, both bap. July 10, '68,
aad both prob. d. young ; 10. Jason, bap. Feb. 28, '73. Isaac
the f. hved where is a ceUar hole, near Washakum Pond ; was
adm. from Mr. Reed's ch., July 8, '70 ; Ms w. Ruth adm. to ch.
Sep. 12, '66. Isaac d. July 3, '81, se. 55 ; his wid. m. again,
and had m aU four husbands.
28. 'DAVID, s. of Moses (26), m. Jerusha Whipple, of Graf
ton, and had I.Hannah, b. Ap. 6, '57, m- Nahum Stone, lived m
Grafton, and d. Aug. 30, 1803 ; 2. Jacob, b. May 17, '59, d.

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Jan. 12, '60 ; 3. David, b. Dec. 10, '60, " slain by the enemy
near Saratoga, Oct. 8, '77, se. 17," (G. Stone) ; 4. Jacob, b.
Ap. 25, '63, H. CoU. '85, ord. at Croyden, N. H., June 18, '88,
m. ¦  Arms, and d. recently ; 5. Abner^', b. Nov. 15, '65 ; 6.
Whipple, b. Dec. 6, '68, m.  Powers, lived in Croyden, N.
H. ; 7. Richard, b. Nov. 18, '70, prob. m. Sally Bemis, Nov.
25, '92, lived in Bolton, and d. Nov. 1843 ; 8. Martin, b. June
18, '73, m. Miliscent Metcalf Thompson, Aug. 29, '94, lived m
N. Ips., and Montreal, d. prob. in Canada. David the f. occupied
the farm now of Abner Haven, and owned land formerly leased to
John Whitney ; was commissioned as a Justice of the Peace, and
d. Dec. 17, 1800, se. 70. His wid. Jerusha d. Oct. 31, 1811, se.
75. (G. Stones.)
29. 'ABNER, s. of David (28), m. Prudence Eames, May
1789, and had 1. Jerusha, b. Ap. 8, '90, m. Ira Temple, Uves
in Southb. ; 2. David, b. Aug. 30, '91, m. Sarah Coohdge ; 3.
Hitty, b. June 29, '94, m. John WenzeU ; 4. Willard, b. Jan.
22, '96, m. MUiscent Haven ; 5. Luke, b. Sep. 24, '97, d. Oct.
17, 1803 ; 6. Abner, b. May 2, '99, d. Nov. 3, 1803 ; 7.
Charles, b. Aug. 7, 1800, d. Sep. 16, '25 ; 8. Louisa, b. Dec.
8, '02, m. Elbridge Gale ; 9. Abner, b. Aug. 11, '06, m. wid.
MatUda Lord ; 10. Emerson, b. Mar. 4, '08, m. Susanna Bacheldor.
Prudence, w. of Abner, d. 1840.
30. 'DANIEL, s. of Moses (22), m. Mehetabel Haven, Dec.
10, 1730, and had 1. Abial, b. July 1, '32, m. James Metcalf,
of Wrentham, Jan. 3, '54 ; 2. Mehetabel, b. Aug. 8, '34, m.
Col. Daniel Whiting, of Dover, (H. Gen.) ; 3. Ebenezer, b. Ap.
15, '37, went to Canada in the French War, '59 ; 4. Daniel, b.
July 15, '39, went to Canada, '59 ; 5. AsA'^b. May 27, '42 ; 6.
Nathan, b. May 7, '45.
31. 'ASA, s. of Dan. (30), m. Eunice Aldis, of Frankhn, Dec.
3, 1767 (H. Gen.), and had in Fram., 1. Mehetabel, b. Sep.
7, '68, m. (H. Gen.), Paul Sawyer, of Boston. The Haven Gen.
adds, John Aldis, b. Ap. 25, '71 ; Eunice, b. Mar. 17, '73 ;
Polly, b. Dec. 15, '76. Asa the f. d. Ap. 1777; his wid. d.
Ap. 15, 1792.
32. BENJAMIN, m. Sarah Haven, and had 1. Sally, b. 1767,
m. Amasa Forrester, of BeUingham, Ap., '93 ; 2. Comfort, b.
1771,m. Wm. Bates, of Beffingham, Ap. 21, '96, and d. '98 ; 3.

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Mary, b. 1774, m. James Foster, Dec. 13, '97 ; 4. Elisha, b.
77, d. '82 ; 5. Azubah, b. '79, m. Micah Homer, Nov. 15,
1800 ; 6. Elijah, b. '81, m. Susannah Lamb, and d. m Hop.,
Jan. 22, 1813 ; 7. Patty, b. '84 ; 8. Betsey, b. '86, m. John
Badger, Jun., of Nat., and d. 1819. Benjamin the f. d. May,
1823. Sarah, his w. d. May 16, 1816, a;. 70.
33. SARAH, bap. Sep. 18, 1720. Elizabeth, bap. Aug. 18,
1723. Timothy, bap. Nov. 8, 1724. Ebenezer, bap. Oct. 23,
1726. Susanna, m. in Sherb., Shnon MeUen, both of Fram.,
Oct. 11, 1744. Jacob, s. of David and w. Judith, d. Jan. 12,
1760, se. 7 mo. Anna, w. of Deac. Luther, d. Sep. 23, 1842,
86. 62. Mrs. Abigail, of Hop., m. John Richardson, of Grafton,
July 23, 1789.
HAYDEN, JOHN, m. Nabby Tombs, Mar. 1791.
[John and w. Lucy, were of Hop., 1728. Elisha, of Hop., in. Lydia
Fairbanks, 1727. John and w. Louisa, of Hop., had John, b. 1740.]
HAYNES, DEBORAH, m. Ebenezer Lamed, Oct. 14, 1714.
[This family are found early on the Sud. Rec.J
HEALY, WILLIAM, and w. Mercy, cov'd m Hop., and s.
fnuAMjbap. Sep., 1726. W. and M. in Fram., 1729, lived on
the Brmley Farm, and had Phebe, b. Jan. 30, 1730-1 ; Oliver,
b. Nov. 5, '33 ; Lily, b. Nov. 11, '36 ; Dorkis, b. May 18, '38.
[John Headley, (w. Mary), of Sud., f. of Sarah, b. 1722 ; John,
'23. WUham of Fram., prob. sprung from the Camb. Healeys],
HEATH, ISAAC, and w. Rachel, had hi Fram., 1. Isaac, b.
July 24, 1705 ; 2. Ebenezer, b. May 31, '07 ; 3. Anna, b. Sep.
16, '09 ; 4. Rachel, b. Mar. 10, '15 ; 6. Thankful, b. July 5,
'17 ; 6. Benjamin, b. Ap. 21, '20. [Martha bap. hi Fram.,
May 22, 1720.J Isaac bought, 1710, of Thomas Reed, of Sud.,
and w. Mary, 17 1-2 ac. m Weathersfield, part of the estate of
John Goodrich, dec. Isaac dismissed to ch. in Coventry, May
19, 1723.
1634, came over in the Hopewell, Isaac, ae. 50, harness-maker ; Eliz., 40 ;
Eliz,, 5 ; Martha, 30. Elder Isaac was of Roxbury, 1656. William, of
K«xb., d. 1652, having had two wives, and leaving chil. Mary Spere, (by
first wife); Hannah; Isaac; and Peleg. Isaac, of Roxb., had Mary, bap.
1653; 2saac, '55; Elizabeth; Abigail, '60. Isaac, Jun., m. Anna Fisher,
1681, and had Anna, b. 1681 ; Isaac, b. July 23, 1683.
HEATON, NOAH,s. of Joseph and w. Keziah, b. in Fram.,
June 10, 1788. The w. of Noah was adm. to the ch., Nov., 1794.
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Mille, dr. of Lt. Noah and Abigail, d. Jan. 5, 1794, se. 20, (G.
stone.) [The Heatons came to Fram., prob. from Wrentham.]
HEMENWAY, ahas Hemingway, Hemmenway, Hinmgway,
and Heneway.
1. RALPH, or Raph, m. in Roxb., Eliz, Hewes, July 5, 1634, and had, 1.
Marah, b. Ap. 24, (also rec, 30), 1635, buried May 4; 2. Samuel, b. June,-)
'36 ; 3. Ruth, b. Sep. 21, '38 ; 4, John, b. Ap. 27, '41, m. in Dorch., Mary
Trescott, Oct. 6, 1665, and had in Roxb., Thankful, b. 1668, m. Jacob Par
ker, '87 ; Marie, b. '70 ; Marie, b. '74 ; Elizabeth, b. '79 ; Sarah, b. and d
'87 ; John, b. '90 ; John (prob. the f.) d. Oct. 4, 1724 ; 5. Joshua, b. Ap. 9,
1643; 6. Elizabeth, b. May 31, '45, m.  Holbrook ; 7. Mart b. Ap.
7, '47, d. 1653. Ralph the f. took the freeman's oath, Sep. 3, 1634, and
was early a member of the Roxb. ch. He d. June, 1678, and his will was
proved in SufF. Prob. Elizabeth, his wid. d. Feb., '84-5, 86.82. [Rox. Rec]
2. JOSHUA, Jun., of Roxb., had by w. Joanna, (who was adm. to the
Roxb. ch, 1669), 1. Joshua, b. Sep. 15, 1668 ; 2. Joanna, b. Sep. 21, '70, m.
Edward Ainsworth, 1687 ; 3. Samuel, b. 1683. Mary, w. of Joshua, Sen.
d. May 5, 1703.
3. JOSHUA, prob. s. of Joshua (2), and w. Margaret, were
adm. to the Roxb. ch., 1691 ; and had in Fram., 1. Hephzebah,
2. Beulah, (twhis), b. Oct. 5, 1691 ; 3. Benoni, b. Ap. 21,
(Marlb. Rec. Ap. 22), 1694, d. unm., Feb. 9, 1754. — Inv. of
his est., £190 old tenor. Margaret, w. of Joshua, d. May 12,
1694, and he m. 2d, Rebectah  ; and had 4. Joshua*, b.
Ap. 2, '97 ; 5. Ralph^ b. Oct. 7, '99 ; 6. Huldah, b. Sep. 30,
1702, d. May 1, 1707 ; 7. Rebeckah, d. Ap. 30, 1707 ; 8. Phin
ehas, b. Ap. 26, '06, H. CoU. '30, taught school m Fram., '30 ;
ord. at Townsend, and m. Mrs. Sarah Stevens, of Marlb., May 8,
'39, and his will was proved, Oct. 19, 1760 ; he left chil. Eben.;
Katharine ; Sarah ; Phinehas ; Elizabeth ; Samuel, and Joshua;
9. Huldah, d. Aug. 1, 1709 ; 10. Ebenezer", b. May 31, 1710 ;
11. Jonathan", b. Aug. 22, 1712. Joshua the f. was an origmal
member of the ch., and chosen Deacon, at its organization.
He was Constable, 1700 ; Selectman, 1702, — in all, 12 years ;
T. Clerk, 1702, in all 5 yrs. He was chosen Deputy to the Gen.
Court, 1712, and 1717, and was school-master, 1706. He removed
his ch. relations to Hop., Sep. 19, 1736, after a protracted contro
versy with the Fram. ch. He Hved near the present " Poor
Farm," was hving Mar., '54, and d. prob. in Fram. [Joshua m.
Abigail Morse, July 1, 1718. T. Rec]
4. JOSHUA, Jun., s. of Joshua (3), m. Abigail Morse, (dr.
of Jos. and w. Elizabeth, of Wat.) Jan. 1, 1718-9 ; and had 1.
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Holl. Anne Twitchell, '49, and f. of Miriam, b. '49 ; John, b. '52
Anne, '54, d. '59 ; Joshua, b. '55, a school-master ; Hannah, '58
Ame, '60 ; Rhoda, '62 ; Joseph, '64 ; Lydia, '66 ; Asa, 68
Lem, 71 ; Ezra, '74 ; 3. Abigail, b. Feb. 29, '234, m. William
Mellens, Nov. 7, '51 ; 4. Sylvanus*, b. August 3, '26 ; 5. Heph
zebah, b. Aug. 3, '28, m. John Ballard, and d. at Athol, June 3,
1811 ; 6. IsAAC^ b. July 17, '30 ; 7. Josiah, b. Oct. 5, '33, m.
in Holl. Zerviah Mellen, 1761, and f. of Abigail, b. '61, d. '66 ;
Jodah,\). '63 ; Sarah, '65 ; Abigail, '07 ; Daniel, '68, (w. Ma
ry) ; William M., '71; Mary, '73; James, '74; Eliphalet,
'76 ; Zerviah, '77 ; Elihu, '79 ; Josiah, '80 ; Zerviah, 82 ; 8. Be
noni, b. Ap. 20, 1736, m. Martha Goddard, and f. at Athol, of
Sophia,h,n5d ; Abigail, '61 ; Asa, '63 ; and Martha, hsk-p. June,
'65. Joshua the f. and w. were adm. to the ch. Jan. 2, 1726. Ab
igail w. of Josh. d. May 25, 1739, and he m. 2d, Jemima, dr. of
Tho. and Jemima Rutter of Sud., Mar. 12, 1740. Joshua lived
nearLormg Manson's, and d. (or his f.) Jan. 30, 1754. (T. Rec.
and Mid. prob.) His est. was valued at £2754.12.5.
5. JOSEPH, s. of Josh. (4), m. Mary Adams, July 4, 1743,
and had 1. John, b. Sep. 16, '43 ; 2. Mary, b. Jan. 29, '45 ;
3. Abigail, b. Ap. 26, '49 ; 4. Elizabeth, b. May 24, '53.
Joseph the f. was a carpenter, and hved at Mr. Seth Herring's.
6. SYLVANUS, s. of Joshua (4), m. Hephzebah Frost,
1749-0 ; and had 1. Eunice, b. Jan. 9, 1751 ; 2. Thomas, b.
Feb. 18, '53 ; 3. Joshua, b. Ap. 28, '55, d. at Sud. Mar. 1817,
and i. at Bolton by w. Mihscent, of Jesse, b. 1783 ; Rebeckah ;
Susannah; and Betsey ; 4. Sarah, b. Ap. 23, '57 ; 5. Luther,
b. Nov. 11, '60. Sylvanus was by trade a blacksmith, lived near
Saxonnlle, and moved from town.
7. ISAAC, s.of Joshua (4), m. Ehzabeth Haven, Nov. 28,
1754, and with w. cov'd Dec. 4, '57 ; and had 1. Sarah, b. Sep.
13, '55 ; 2. Abigail, b. Sep. 15, '57 ; 3 James, b. Ap. 12, '60 ;
4. Isaac«, b. Oct. 24, '62 ; 5. Sarah, b. Mar. 16, '65; 6. Re-
BBCKAH,b. Mar. 5, '68, m. Ezekiel Kendall, Ap., '88 ; 7. Esther,
b. Nov. 25, '71. Isaac the f. lived on the place now of Mr.
Amasa Kendall. [Mrs. Elizabeth m. Israel Leadbetter, Jan. 19,
1782.] 8. ISAAC, s. of Isaac (7), m. Patty Maynard, Dec. 1785 ;
and had 1. Patty, b. May 2, '87 ; 2, Jambs, bap. July, '88.

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9. RALPH, s. of Joshua (3), m. Sarah Haven, Feb. 2, 1727 ;
and cov'd Ap. 7, 1728. Their chil. were 1. Ralph^", b. Nov.
20, '27 ; 2. JoHN^^ b. May 22, '30 ; 3. Benjamin", b. Oct.28, '32;
4. Moses, H. CoU. 1755, taught school at Lancaster, 1757, and
1759, minister of Wells, Me.; D. D. Harv. 1784, and Dartm. 1792;
and d. at Wells, " much lamented," Ap. 11, 1811, in the 76th year
of his age, and 52d of his ministry ;* 5. Jonathan, m. in Pe
tersham, Martha Wilder, 1773, and f. of Sally and Lydia; 6.
Silas ; 7. Solomon, m. Rebeckah WiUson, 1776, and hved near
the N. W. bounds of Barre. He was a noted singer ; 8. Sarah,
m. Joseph Nichols ; 9. Rebeckah, m. Alpheus Nichols. Ralph,
the f. hved on the farm now of Mr. Wm. Hemenway, and was,
(he or his son,) Selectman, 1764. He d. in Fram.
10. RALPH, Jun., s. of Ralph (9), m. Lydia Trowbridge,
Jan. 7, 1752, and with w. cov'd, July 26, '52, and hunself adm.
to the ch., July 8, '70. Their chil. were 1. Ezra, bap. July 26,
'52, d. young ; 2. William, bap. Oct. 28, '53, m. Eunice Par
menter, of Sud., Oct. 21, '81 ; 3. Abijah", bap. Oct. 19, '55 ;
4. David, bap. July 23, '58, m. PoUy Davis, of Holden, Hved hi
Hop., and d. at Heath, by the fall of a tree upon him ; 5. John,
bap. Jan. 11, '61, m. Nabby Henchman, of Athol, and d. m
Fram., 1826 ; his wid. d. Feb. 7, 1845, ae. 73 ; 6. Ralph, bap.
May 28, '63, d. young, of dysentery ; 7. Mehetabel, bap. Mar.
9, '66, d. young, of dysentery ; 8. Ltdia, bap. July 10, '68, d.
unm., of consumption, ab. 1794; 9. Ruth, bap. Oct. 7, '70, d.
young ; 10. Molly, bap. May 4, '77, d. young. Ralph (known,
by reason of his power as a humorist, and also of his gravity, as
Deacon Ralph), d. in Fram., June, 1800. His w. Lydia d. ab.
1785. 11. ABIJAH, s. of Ralph, Jun. (10), m. Lydia Smith, and
had 1. Ruthy, b. May 9, 1780, m. Samuel Wmch ; 2. Betsey,
b. June 22, '83, m. Samuel Royce, of Marlow, N. H., Mar. 1803;
*Dr. Hemenway was an eminent ments, &c., 8vo. Boston, 1794.'
divine, of great metaphysical powers, ' Dissertation on tbe Divine Institu-
and tbe author of numerous publica- tion of Water Baptism, 4to. Port$-
tions ; among which are ' Disserta- mouth, about 1801.' A Funeral dis-
tions concerning the Church — the course was delivered on tbe occasion
Gospel Covenant delineated &c. of his death, by tbe Rev. Jos. Buck-
8vo. Boston, 1792.' ' Remarks on Em- minster, D. D., of Portsmouth. See
mons' Dissertation on tbe Scriptural Alden's Coll., II. 108, for a notice of
qualifications for the Christian Sacra- Dr. Hemenway.

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3. Abijah, b. Dec. 21, '87, m. Cynthia Dadmun, and a 2d w. ;
4 Martin, m. Eliza Dudley. Abijah, the f. d. Jan., 1826 ¦, his
ffid. Lydia d. a few years since.
12. JOHN, s. of Ralph, Sen., (9), m. Bathshebah Stone, and
had Mitty, b. ab. 1760, m. Wilham Dunn, June, 1788. John
the f. d. of smaU pox ; his wid. Bath. m. Lt. Ebenezer Hemenway,
Jun. 13. BENJAMIN, s. of Ralph, Sen., (9), m. Lucy Stone, of
Sud., Sep. 2, 1762, and with w. cov'd Nov. 24, '63. Then-
chil. were 1. Sarah, b. May 20, 1763, m. Jonas Hunt, of E'.
Sud., Feb. '88, and lives ; 2. Lucy, b. May 7, '66, m. Gideon
Eichardson, and d. in Sud. ; 3. Persis, b. Ap. 12, '69, m. Luther
Richardson, of Sud., June, '90, and d. in Sud. ; 4. Benjamin
Stone, b. Dec. 14, '71, m. Patience Hunt, of Sud., was f. of
Curtis, Ezekiel, William, and George ; and d. Feb. 24, 1827, se.
55; 5. Patty, b. June 20, '77, m. Francis Bogle, of Sud., Jan.
29, 1801, (name entered on T. Rec, as Polly). Benj. the f.
hved at WiUiam Hemenway's, and d. 1800. Lucy, his w., died
1839. 14. EBENEZER, s. of Joshua (3), m. Deborah Eames, Nov.
29, 1750, and was rec'd to the ch. by letter from Southb., Nov.
3, 1771. His chU., b. in Fram., were 1. Anna, b. Nov. 10, '52,
m. Frederick Manson, and d. on a visit at Camb., 1843 ; 2. Na-
than^^, b. Nov. 6, '55. Dr. Ebenezer was a Physician in Fram.,
and Selectman from 1768, hi aU 3 years. He hved near Mr.
loring Manson's, and prob. m. 2d, a wid. Adams.
15. NATHAN, s. of Eben. (14), m. Martha Eames, Dec. 3,
ms, and had 1. Betsey, b. Ap. 10, '79, d. Sep. 4, '80 ; 2.
Betsey, b. Dec. 8, '80, m.  Philips, Uved at Whitestown ;
3. Abel, b. May 11, '82, m. in N. Y. ; 4. Anna, b. Mar. 7, '84,
m.  Goodrich, Uves at N. Hartford ; 5. Nathan, b. Nov. 14,
'85, m. Martha Bruce, hves in N. Y. Nathan the f. sold to Mr.
Loring Manson, and moved to Whitestown, N. Y.
16. JONATHAN, s. of Joshua (3), m. Mary Foster, Ap. 24,
1T44, and had 1. Jonathan, b. Mar. 18, 1744 ; 2. Francis, b.
Sep. 6, '46 ; 3. Jacob, b. May 21, '48 ; 4. Mary, b. Aug. 21,
'50, m. at Bolton, John Priest, 1774 ; 6. Simeon, b. Oct. 4, '52,
m. at Bolton, Mary, dr. of Rev. Mr. Goss, 1777, and d. in Fram.,
May 3, 1818, f. oi Frands, b. '77 ; Judith, b. '80 ; and Sophia,

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b. '87 ; 6. Francis, b. Ap. 10, '55 ; 7. Beulah, b. Oct. 10, '57.
17. JONATHAN, m. Thankful Haywood, of Sud., Nov. 3,
1763 ; and had m Fram., Amos Smith, b. Nov. 6, 1765.
18. ICHABOD, m. in Roxb., Margaret Brown, 1702, and had
in Fram., 1. Marged (Margaret), b. Mar. 20, 1703-4, d. young ;
2. Ichabod", b. Ap. 20, '06 ; 3. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 21, '10,
prob. d. young ; 4. Margaret, b. Oct. 13, '15, m. John Ball, '34,
and had chil. at Hop. ; she m. 2d, Thomas Shaddock, 1757 ; 5.
JoHN^" ; 6. Daniel^^ Ichabod the f. settled on a tract near Mr.
Joseph Morse's, which at his death was divided by his sons John
and Daniel. He was Constable, 1720, and with w. rec'd to the
ch., Oct. 10, '25. He was held in esteem as an amiable man.
He was of unusually large stature, and robust. Tradition relates
that for a time he lived alone, and often on returning home, found
food missing. He at one time encountered, on entering his house,
a wolf devouring a pot of beans. He seized the animal, dragged
him to the wood pile, and cut off his head with an axe.
19. ICHABOD, Jun., s. of Ichabod (18), m. and had by w.—,
Betty, who m. and hved at Hop. ; and prob. other chU. In 1735,
his house is referred to as on the Southb. road ; and he was prob.
living in Fram., 1753. Tradition states that he moved " up
country." 20. JOHN, s. of Ichabod (18), m. Mary Ran, of Fram.,
(prob. from Reading), Nov. 26, 1751; and had, 1. John^^, b.
Sep. 3, '52 ; 2. Susannah, b. Sep. 5, '55, d. 1832 ; 3. Rhoda,
b. Oct. 11, '57, m. Daniel Hemenway. John (caUed by reason
of his size, " great John,") d. hi Fram., ab. 1774.
21. JOHN, s. of John (20), m. Deborah Adams, May 2,
1776 ; and had, 1. John, b. Oct. 6, '76, m. Betsey Haven, Feb.
19, 1801 ; 2. Prudy, b. Aug. 17, '81, m. Capt. Nathan God
dard ; 3. Polly, b. Aug. 23, '85, m. John Johnson; 4. Josiah,
b. Ap. 23, '91, m. Nancy Rand. John the f. Uved at Mr. John
Johnson's and d. Jan. 21, 1815 ; his wid. d. July 7, 1846, ae. 88.
22. DANIEL, s. of Ichabod (18), m. Margaret BeUows, and
with w. cov'd Dec, 1760 ; and had, 1. Martha, b. May 13,
1760, m. David Amsden, and lived in Hop. The m. d. and Dan.
m. 2d, Thankful Josselyn, and had, 2. Daniel, b. Nov. 29, '64,
m. Rebeckah Newton, of Southb., Feb., '87, and 2d, Rhodai
Hemenway, May, '89 ; 3. Elizabeth, b. June 22, '66, m. Thom-

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as Rand, of Westmmster, Nov. '88, and 2d, — Keyes, and d. in
Princeton ; 4. Sarah, b. Jan. 2, '68, m. SUas Amsden, and Uved
in Conway; 5. Submit, b. Sep. 27, '69, m. Caleb Stacy, Sep.,
'88; 6. Levinah, b. Feb. 10, '71, m. — Webster ; 7. Israel,
b. Jan. 3, '73, m. Lavoisie Fay, of Southb., hves in W. Boylston ;
8. Anne, b. Mar. 7, '75 ; 9. Nelly, b. June 5, '79, m. David
Johnson, of Southb., Ap. 3, 1800, Uves, (1844), near Lake Erie;
10. Moses, b. Nov. 29, '81, m. Lucretia Warren, of Westb.
[Margaret, dr. of Daniel, bap. Jan. 11, 1761. Ch. Rec] Dan
iel the f. hved on the farm formerly of Patten Johnson, was of
great stature, and d. Dec. 1, 1815, se. 83. His 3d w. was Wid.
Desire Cloyes, whom he m. Ap. 1789. Desire d. Feb., 1809.
23. EBENEZER, m. Hannah Winch, May 17, 1711; and
with w. adm. to the ch., Feb. 19, 1721. Their chil. were, 1. Eb-
ENEZER2*, b. Oct. 24, 1712 ; 2. Hannah, b. Feb. 14, '14-5, m.
Samuel Hemenway, Mar. 24, '35-6, and moved to " the Manor ;"
3. Keziah, bap. Aug. 4, '17, m. Jeremiah Pike, Sep. 14, '43 ;
4. Daniel, b. Feb. 2, '19, was of Shrewsbury, 1750, and a house
wright ; had 3 wives, and was f. of Daniel, m. Mary Carrol, and
d. in Barre, Aug., 1838, se. 89 ; Jacob, of Barre, 1782, and Brid-
port, '97 ; and Asa, who Uved in Bridport. Daniel the f. Uved
at Bridport ; 5. Jacob, b. Mar. 20, '21-2, m. Mary' Rice, of
Marlb., Mar. 29, '48, and f. at Worcester, of John, d. 1750 ;
Samuel, b. '56 ; Jonas, '59 ; Ephraim, '60 ; SaUy, '62 ; and
Molly, '65 ; 6. Samuel^', b. Aug. 3, '24 ; 7. Elizabeth, b. June
19, '27, m. Benjamin Robins, of Sturbridge, '47. Hannah, w. of
Eben., d. Ap. 27, 1737, and he m. 2d, Thamezhi Nurse, (who
had an adopted son, Eben. PhUips), Feb. 23, 1737-8. Thame-
zm's est. was administered, 1767. Ebenezer was from Dorches
ter, and by trade a Weaver; he Uved on Deac. Ezra's farm.
"Oct. 11, 1716, Mr. Hemenway had his leg cut off" — Dorch.
Ch. Rec, which, (with the T. Rec), afford no entries of births or
baptisms of this famUy.
24. EBENEZER, s. of Eben. (23), m. Mary (Eve, of Roxb.—
Tradition), and had, 1. MARY,b. Nov. 4, 1734, was blmd, and d.
unm., ab. 1814 ; 2. Hannah, b. Mar. 26, '37, d. Ap. 19 ; 3.
Hannah, m. Charles Dougherty ; 4. Ebenezer^', b. May 6, '40 ;
5. Adam, Uved in Shrewsbury ; 6. Samuel, went into the army ;
7. Jagob^^ Ebenezer, the f., Uved on the N. road to Marlb.,

288 HEMENWAY.
near Lynd's Rocks, (N. side of the road), and d. 1781 ; his wid.
Mary, d. Nov., 1805. He brought up Jeffry Hemenway as a fos-
ter-chUd. 25. EBENEZER, s. of Eben. (24), m. Wid. Bathshebah Hem
enway, and with w. adm. to the ch., Dec. 1, 1765. Their chU.
were, 1. Fanny, bap. Ap. 13, '66, m. Josiah Warren, May '89,
and d. 1843 ; 2. Levinah, bap. Ap. 12, '67, m. Elijah Cloyes,
Mar., '90, lives in Shrewsbury; 3. Olive, bap. Ap. 9, '69, d.
young ; 4. Josiah, bap. June 30, '71, m. Polly Parkhurst, Feb.,
'94, and lives in Fram., f. of Dexter; Winsor; Adam; Wil
lard ; Josiah ; Eliza ; Josiah ; Fisher ; John ; and Ebenezer ;
5. Sally, b. Ap., '74, m. Abel Eaton, Mar., 1802 ; 6. Adam, b.
Mar. 15, '77, m. Catharine Patterson, Mar., 1804, Selectman, 11
years, and Rep. ; 7. Samuel, b. Oct. 1, '78, m. Becky Stone,
Aug. 16, 1801 — a physician, d. ab. 1834 ; 8. Bathshebah, d.
young ; 9. Lucy, m. Thomas Larrabee. Lt. Ebenezer hved in
the N. part of the town, and d. Dec. 11, 1831. His w. Bathsh.
d. July 19, 1828, se. 90.
26. JACOB, s. of Eben. (24), m. AbigaU Eaton ; and had,
(the first 5 chU. bap. Dec, 1781), 1. Luke, m. Hannah Elhs, of
Dedham, Uves in Camb. ; 2. Molly, d. unm. ; 3. Aseneth, m.
Artemas Patterson, Ap. 12, 1802 ; 4. Luther, m. Finis Patter
son, July 10, 1803, Uves in Boylston ; 5. Hannah, m. Wilham
Patterson, Sep. 12, 1802, and d. 1802 ; 6. Nabby, bap. Aug.,
1785. Jacob, the f., m. 2d, Sybilla Walker, Dec, 1787 ; and
had, 7. Ebenezer, d. young ; 8. Ruhamah, m. Lewis Allen, of
Northb. ; 9. Cynthia, m. — Hawes, of Northb. Jacob., the f., d.
Dec. 19, 1822.
27. SAMUEL, s. of Ebenezer (23), m. Hannah Rice, and
with w. adm. to the ch., Sep., 1757. Their chU. were 1. Elias,
b. Dec. 22, 1757, m. Mary Patterson, and d. Oct. 11, 1834, i.
at Marlb., N. H., of Polly, b. 1781 ; Persis, b. '83, d. '86 ; Harir
nah, b. '85 ; Elias, b. and d. '88 ; Perns, b. '89; Elias,h. '92;
Enoch, b. '94 ; 2. Ebenezer, b. May 26, 1760, m. Ruth Gates,
June, '86, and f. at Marlb., N. H., of Luther, b. 1787; Asa,
'90 ; Martin, '92 ; Ezra, '94 ; Rowena; and Fanny ; 3. Richard
RiCE^^ b. Ap. 24, 1762 ; 4. Hannah, b. July 28, 1764, m. Tho.
Stone, Dec. 7, '90, Uves a wid. in Fram. ; 5. Samuel, m. Elizabeth
Lewis, f. at N. Marlb, of Samuel, b. 1793, and the f. moved to

HEMENWAY . — HENRY. 289
Canada, and d. Dec. 30, 1829 ; 6. Ezra, b. Sep. 13, 1779, m.
Sophia HUl, Aug. 2, 1803, who d. Oct. 24, 1841, se. 58, and E.
m. 2d, Persis Wmchester, of Ashburnham, and lives, Deac. of the
Holhs Evang. Ch. hi Fram. Sam., the f. d. June 18, 1806, se.
82 ; Hannah his w. d. Feb. 19, 1814.
28. RICHARD RICE, s. of Sam. (27), m. Rebeckah Par
menter, of Sud., and had, 1. Daniel, b. May 23, 1780, m. Lucy
Haven, and 2d, PoUy Johnson ; 2. EuAS, b. May 9, '88, m.
Ziba HiU, Uves in Fram. ; 3. Rebeckah, b. Dec. 5, '89, Uves
unm. in Newton ; 4. Richard, b. June 7, '91, m. Lucy Law,
lives in Marlb. ; 5. Eunice, b. Nov. 16, '94, m. WUlard BeUows,
of Southb'., and 2d, Eben. Leland, of Grafton. Richard, the f.
d. June 7, 1800 ; Wid. Rebeckah m. Jesse Belknap, Nov. 9,
1808. 29. SAMUEL, m. Hannah Hemenway, Mar. 24, 1735-6, and
had Samuel, b. May 30, 1743. Samuel, the f. moved to " the

30. JEFFRY, (see 24), m. Susannah Wright, and had, 1.
Thaddeus, b. Feb. 22, 1761 ; 2. Susannah, b. Jan. 15, '68.
J«ffiy, the f. Uved back of Maj. Buckminster's ; m. a 2d w. and
d. m Worcester.
31. THADDEUS, s. of Jeffry (30), was bap. Oct., 1782,
m. Levma Dudley, Jan., 1783, and had, 1. Nancy, b. June 28,
'83; 2. Francis, b. Oct. 22, '84 ; 3. Lavinia, b. May 29, '87 ;
4. EiwsON, b. Ap. 29, '89 ; 5. Charles, b. July 9, '91. Thad
deus, the f. was in the Rev. service, and moved to N. Y.
•32. JASON, was in Fram, 1764. John, of Royalston, m.
Hitty Gleason, of Fram., Feb. 5, 1805. Daniel, 2d, m. Lucy
Haven, June 3, 1802.
Samuel and w. Margaret, were of Woodstock, having s. Isaac, (se. ab.
16, 1732), who had Isaac Johnson for guardian, and ni. Mercy - — :, and
d, ab. 1739. Margaret, his m., d. at W., ab. 1743 , leaving an only g.
daughter, Margaret, a minor ; a s. in-law Samuel Hemenway, a br. Isaac
Johnson, and a br. in-law, John Holmes. (Wore. Prob.)
HENDERSON. Mrs. H. d. m Fram., Nov., 1814.
HENRY, JAMES, and w. were in Fram., 1722. (T. Rec.)
Saeah, was bap. Feb. 3, 1723. James, bap. Aug. 23, '24, (both
prob. cMl. of James).
On Sud. Eec, James and w. Elizabeth, bad James, b. Aug, 16, 1724 ;
SiMte, b. July 8, '26 ; Rohy, b. Mar, 7, '28 ; John, b. June 3, '29.
25

290 herring. — HILL,
HERRING, SETH, (b.Feb. 5, 1780, and s. of Benj. and w.
Miriam, of Dedham), came to Fram., 1795, m. Deborah Bigelow,
Aug. 15, 1802, and was f. of John, Charles, &c. [Jambs, and
w. Mary of Roxb., had Mary, 1634.]
HERSEY, LEVI, (a native of Hingham), came to Fram.,
not far from 1800, and d. Dec. 24, 1821, se. 70. AbigaU bis
wid. d. Ap. 3, 1836, se. 83.
HIGGINS, HANNAH, reUct of Capt. Joseph, d. m Fram.,
Ap. 30, 1816, se. 80. Joseph d. hi Fram., Jan. 4, 1824, se. 57.
Eunice, w. of Capt. Robert K., d. Sep. 21, 1822, se. 41.
HILL, JONATHAN, (who had relatives in or near BUlericai),
m. Lois Reed, of Sud., was adm. to the ch., May 8, 1768, and
had m Fram., 1. Jonathan, bap. May 8, 1768, d. unm., 1807 ;
2. Eunice,* bap. Ap. 8, '70, m. Joseph Clark, of HoU., d. ab.
1810 ; 3. Lois, bap. Sep. 6, '72, d. in mf. ; 4. Lois, bap. July 11,
'74, m. David Heaton, of Prov., and d. Nov., 1821 ; 5. Louis, b.
July 3, '74, m. Mary Wmch ; 6. Lydia, d. unm.. Mar., 1802,
se. ab. 27 ; 7. Alfred, m. Persis Jones, Aug. 15, 1802, d. June,
1822, se. 42 ; 8. Sophia, m. Ezra Hemenway, Aug. 2, 1803, and d.
Oct. 24, 1841, ae. 58 ; 9. Zebia, m. Ehas Hemenway ; 10. Cyn
thia ; 11. Almond, d. young. Jona. the f. was a Lieut, at White
Plains. He lived in N. E. part of Fram., and d. in F. Lois his
w. d. ab. 1813.
2. SHADRACK, m. m Southb., Ruth Graves, Oct. 16, 1767,
and had in S., 1. Calvin, b. Sep. 21, 1768 ; and m Fram., 2.
Jabez, b. Oct. 19, '74; 3. Enoch, b. Aug. 14, '74. (T. Rec.)
Shad. (s. of Jabez, of Southb., who m. Eunice Johnson, 1743,
and had Shadrach, b. July 23, '44 ; Rachel, b. Sep. 16, '47),
sold May 12, 1774, 23 ac. hi the S. W. part of Fram., to Col.
Micah Stone.
3. AARON, m. Catharme HaU, both of Sud., June 4, 1778,
and had (part b. in Fram.), 1. Polly ; 2. Samuel, b. Dec, 1779 ;
3. Abel, b. July 22, '87 ; 4. Sally. Aaron, the f. d. May 4,
1818, se. 66. Cath. his w. d. 1846, se. 87.
Nathaniei. and w. Martha, (prob. from Camb.), had in Sud., Daniel,
b. 1729 ; Sarah, '32. The Hills of Sherb. and HoH., sprung from John
(and w. Hannah), of Medf. and Sherb., who had AbigaU, b. Feb. 1657 ;
Samud, after of Medfield ; John, Mar. 14, '61 ; Maria, Oct. 28, '62 ; Eliezer,
June, '64, (f. of Eleazer, b. Jan., 1688-9; Sarah, '90; Solomon, '91;
Nathaniel, '93, m. Elizabeth Phips, '19; Moses, b. 1700, m. Hannah Hill,
of Holl., 1729); Johnson, b. '66; and Ebenezer, (f. of Ebenezer, b. 1693;

hill. — HOLL AN D . 291
David, '94, (both after of Holl.), aud others.) John, sen., d. 1718, leaving
wid. Elizabeth. A John Hill was a petitioner in Fram., 1746.
HOLBROOK, DANIEL, " his shop raised, 1788."
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN, and w. AbigaU (prob. a Holden),
had mFram., 1. Isaac, b. Ap. 12, 1748, m. and hved in Southb.
Benj. m. 2d, Sarah GaUot, July 9, '51, who was adm. to the Ch.,
June '52, and had 2. Benjamin, b. Aug. 29, '52. Benj., the f.
came prob. from Stoneham, lived on the Common, became blind,
and d. in Fram., ab. 1790.
2. BENJAMIN, Jun., s. of Benj. (1), m. wid. Elizabeth Bal
lard, and had 1. Catharine, b. Nov. 22, 1778, m. Benj. Holden,
of Southb., 1800 ; 2. Thomas R., b. July 5, '81, m. ¦  Jones,
of Leverett ; 3. Nathaniel, b. Dec. 25, '84, m.  Hardmg,
of Medway ; 4. Betsey, b. Nov. 18, '89. Benj., the f. moved to
Leverett, Mass.
3. JAMES, of Fram., m. AbigaU Arthur, Aug. 25, 1748.
Naomi was adm. to the ch., Feb. 29, 1756, and recommended to
the Stoneham Ch., 1789.
John, (prob. s. of Justinian, of Charlestown and Camb., b. 1675,) who
n. Grace Denison, of Wat, 1699, had in Weston, John and Judith, and in
Sud,, John, 1715, and in Concorci, Jonas, 1721, and others. Jonas and w.
Abigail, of Sud., had Abd, b. 1752 ; Levi, '54 ; Jonas, '.56 ; Asa, '62 ; Joel, 68.
Richard, of Wat., and w. Martha, had Justinian ; John, b. 1642 ; Martha,
b, 1645, m. Thomas Boyden ; Mary, m. Thomas Williams ; Steeven, (his
est sett. 1717, then of Groton) ; Sarah, m. Gershom Swan ; Samuel ; Eliz
abeth ; and Thomas. (See Mid. Deeds, VII. 154, &c). Richard, the f. 1691,
of Groton, "aged, infirm, and a widower," conveyed to s. Stephen, his est.
in Groton. Martha, his w. d. 1681. Nathaniel was early of the ch. in
Dorch. HOLLAND, SAMUEL, m. hi Marlb., Mary CoUar, Jan. 9,
1695, and had m Fram., 1. Samuel, b. Feb. 22, '95-6 ; 2. Mary ;
S.Martha, (twins), b. Aug. 16, '97 — Mary m. Supply Weeks,
of Marlb., Mar. 10, 1714-5 ; 4. Hannah, b. Aug. 27, 1704.
Samuel was rated in Fram., 1710 ; and " wid. HoUand " is noticed
on the T. Rec, 1712.
John and w. Judith, were early members of the Dorch. ch., and had
John, (oldest son*) ; JVathaniel, bap. 1638, C at Charlestown, by w. Mary, of
Joseph, b, Oct. 24, 1659 ; Deliverance, bap. '41 ; Obedience, bap. '42, m.
Benj. Gamline ; Prudence, bap. '45 ; Relief, bap. '50, m. John Dowse, and
rec'd to the Charles'n ch.. May 16, 1675. John, the f.'s will, was dated
Dec. 16, 1651, he being " bound for Virginia," and was proved, 1652. His
wid. m, Goodman Kinwright. Nathaniel, (prob. s. of John), had by w.
Saiy, at Wat., Sary, b. 16^ ; Ruth, '65 ; JVathaniel, '68 ; John, Ap. 7, '74 ;
* A John d. 1664 ; his inventory, £3335,17.

292 HOLLAND. . — HOW.
Elizabeth, '76 ; Mary, '78. John, m. Elizabeth Park, and had at Newton,
Jo^ra,1699; Joseph, 1702, d. '28; John, b. '04, m. Elizabeth Angier, '26 ;
Elizabeth, (m. at Marlb., Isaac Temple, 1725) ; Jonas, b. May 12, 1711, d.
1769, in Marlb., (m. Sarah Banister, 1733, and 2d, Bathshebah Ivory, and
f. of Jouas, Ivory, Esther, Park, Luther, Jonas, and. Vashti); Ephraim,h.
1714 ; Sarah, '16 ; Ruth ; and at Marlb., Samuel, b. '21 ; AbigaU. Chki^o-
PHER and w. Ann, had chil. in Boston, from 1647.
HOLOWAY, DAVID, moved into Fram. from Marlb., m. Lois
Walker, Nov., 1787, lived near No. 8, S. House, and was i. of a
son and several daughters. He was crushed in excavating a weU,
and seriously injured.
HOOD, JOHN, a fence viewer, 1712, was dismissed to found
a ch. in Hop., Aug. 30, 1724, and was prob. the Capt. Hood,
buried at Hop., Aug. 22, 1725. (Swift's Journal). Elizabeth,
m. Josiah Rice, May 6, 1728. [Ehzabeth the w. of Thomas
Mellen, of Hop., m. ab. 1734, is said to have been a Hood.]
Richard, sen., d. at Lynn, 1695 ; f. (by w. Mary), of John, b. 1664; Han
nah, '65; Ann, '72; Joseph, '74; Benjamin, '77. John aud w. Sarah, of
Lynn, had Barbery, 1694 ; Hulde, '97 ; Benjamin, 1700 ; and Lydia.
HOPKINS, HANNAH, w. of Capt. Solomon, d. Feb. 19,
1823, 86. 55. Her husb. d. ab. 1835, at an advanced age.
HORN, SUBMIT, m. Moses Haven, Sep. 17, 1794.
Robert, Jun., m. in Southb., Thankful Moore, Nov. 1, 1749, and was f.
of Elizabeth, b. Aug. 28, 1750, m. Moses Newton, '72 ; Samuel, b. '53 ;
Robert, b. '54 ; Catharine, b. '57, m. Jedidiah Parker, and d. 1823. Robert
was s. of Robert, of Marlb, who m. Elizabeth Maynard, 1723, and had,
Robelt, b. Aug. 6, 1726. Robert, sen., d. in Southb., in J 760, or '63 ; his
wid. Elizabeth d. 1766. John, was early of Salem, and took the free
man's oath. May 18, 1631.
HOUGHTON, ELIJAH, b. m Fram., July 20, 1738.
Cyrus, and w. Experience, of FaUam, N. Y., were adm. to the
ch., Feb. 14, 1773. Eunice and Achsah, daughters of  , bap.
July 6, 1777.
2. JOHN, m. Susannah Dench, (dr. of Roger, of Waltham),
and had 1. Eunice, b. Feb. 14, 1793 ; 2. Sukey, b. Oct. 24,
'94 ; 3. Emily, b. Aug. 11, '96 ; 4. Evilina, b. Sep. 11, '98,
(the last 3 b. in Fram.) John the f. buUt the Centre Hotel,
and is probably referred to hi Deac. Buckminster's Journal.
" Mr. H. raised his house, May 5, 1796." He was a blacksmith,
and moved to Providence.
HOW, or HOWE,* JOHN, of Sud. and Marlb., had by w. Mary, 1.
* Of the How families of Sud. and given in this sketch, — viz. Johh,
Marlb., there appear in those towns, Daniel, and Abraham.
three progenitors, whose families are

HOW. 293
Joan, b. Aug. 24, 1640, m. Elizabeth  , 1662, was killed by the Indi
ans, Ap. 20, 1675, (Mai-lb. Rec), and f. of John, b. 1671, and Elizaheth, b.
'75 ; 2. Samoex,, b. Oct. 20, 1642 ; 3. Sarah, b. Sep. 25, '44, m.  Ward ;
4. Mart, b. Jan. 18, '46, d. young ; 5. Isaac, b. Aug. 8, '48, m. Frances
Woods, 1671, and f. of Elizabeth, b. '73 ; Sarah, '75 ; Mary, '77 ; John, '80 ;
Join, '82, (f , by w. Deliverance, of Jesseniah, Matthias, Isaac, |Bei)jamin,
Paul, (of Paxton), Francis, (of Rutland,) &c. ; Bethiah, '84, m. Benjamin
Garfield ; Hannah, '88, m. John Amsden ; ThanJcful, '91 ; Isaac the f. A.
1724, leaving wid. Susanna ; 6. Josiah, m. Mary Haynes, 1671, and had
Mary, b. '72; Mary, '74, both d. young; Josiah, '78, in. Sarah Bigelow;
Dmid, '81; Ruth, '84, m.  Bowker; Dorothy, m. John Prescott.
Josiah, the f.'s est., was settled 1731, His wid. in,  Prescott; 7,
Mart, b. Jan. 18, '54, m. John Wetherby, 1672 ; 8. Thomas, (ae. ab. 35,
1689 — Rev. justified), Dep. Sheriff and Justice of the Peace in Marlb., f.
by w. Sarah, in Marlb., of James, b. 1685, m. Margaret Gates ; Jonathan,
'87, (w. Lydia, and f. of Timothy, Bezaleel, Charles, Eliakim, &c.); Pru-
imce; Tatntha; Thomas, b. '92; Sarah, '97; 9. Daniel, b. Jan. 3, '58; 10.
Alexander, b. and d. 1661; 11. Daniel, b. 1661, not in the will ; 12.
EiiEZER, b. 1662, m. Hannah How, 1684, and f. at Marlb., of Martha, b.
'86 ; Deiora^ '88 ; Eleazer, waA Hannah, b. '92 ; Gershom, b. '94, (w. Han
nah, fl of Moses, Silas, &c.); Ephraim, '99, m. Elizabeth Rice, 1722, and
A. 1764, and f. of Stephen, Azadiah, &c. ; and Eliezer, b. 1707, m. in Fram.,
Hepzebah Barrett, Jan. 26, 1731-2, f. of Lemuel. Jonas, Levi, Ebenezer,
Luther, &c. John, the f. took the freeman's oath. May 13, 1640 ; was an
early prop, of Sud. ; Selectman and Marshall, 1642. In 1655, he was ap
pointed by the pastor and selectmen, "to see to the restraining of youth,"
during public worship. He was petitioner for Marlb., 1656, and a prop.
of that town, and lived near the Indian planting field, conciliating, by his
gi'eat prudence and kindness, his savage neighbors. Sep. 24, 1661, he
was licensed to keep a house of entertainment. (Co. Rec. I. 194.) His will
was proved June 19, 1689. His wid. Mary d. ab. March, 1698-9.*
2. DANIEL,t of Marlb., m. Elizabeth Kerley, 1686, and had 1. Martha,
b. 1687, m. Nahum Ward ; 2. Hezekiah, '90, (w. Elizabeth, f. of Daniel,
and AbigaU) ; 3. Daniel, b. '92 ; 4. Jonathan, b. '95, (m. Sarah Hapgood,
and f. of Solomon, b. 1718, m. Mary Howe ; Elizabeth, '20, m. Paul How,
of Paxton ; Sarah, '21, d. young ; Abigail, '23, d. young ; Damaris, '25, m.
' Mr. Allen, in bis valuable Hist. 9 ; Isaac, e. 7 ; William, se. 6. This
of Northborough, (Wore. Mag. II. last Edward was prob. of Lynn.
130,) gives au interesting notice of t A descendant from Daniel, (Mrs.
John; and states that " according to Sarah How, of Petersham), of ad-
a tradition handed down in tbe fami- vanced age and approved intelligence,
ly," he was son of a How, of Wat., informs the author, that Daniel was
supposed to be John How, Esq., who of a diiferent family from John ; that
came from Warwickshire, in Eng., he was a clothier, from Devonshire,
and who was son of John How, of in England, and brought a brass ket-
Hodinhull, and connected with the tie, long preserved. We give the
family of Lord Charles How, Earl of tradition as we received it, adding,
Lancaster, in the reign of Charles 1. that the author was unable, after
Of this tradition, the author of this much endeavor, to detect in her ex-
history has yet failed of discovering cellent memory any proof of connec-
confirmation in the Records of Wat. tion between the descendants of Dan-
Elder Edward d. at Wat. ab. 1644, iel and John, Sen. A Daniel How,
and in his will names no sons, Ed- (not the same), came over in the
wiRD came over in tbe Truelove, in John and Sarah, Nov. 6, 1651, (Bos-
1634, 86. 60, with Elizabeth se. 50 ; Jer- ton Records.)
mie, te. 21 ; Sarah, se. 12 ; Ephraim, oe.
26*

294 HOW.
Stephen Gates, of Rutland ; Sylvanus, b. '27, m. Mary Rice, d. at Peters
ham, 1802, (f of Sarah, Stephen, George, Sylvanus, Mary, Washington, and
David); Miliscent, '29, m. Alpheus Woods; Ichabod, '31, went to Me.;
Abigail, b. '33, w.  Fox ; Isaac, '35, of New Ipswich ; 5. Elizabeth,
b. 1697, m. Benjamin Bayley; 6. David, b. 1700, lived in Westb.; 7.
Zeruiah, b. 1702. Wid. Elizabeth's acc't of admin, vvas rendered, 1718,
and Daniel's est. was settled, Jan. 12, '21-2.
3. SAMUEL, s. of John (1), m. Martha Bent, 1663, and had in Sud., 1.
John, b. July 24, 1664; 2. Mart, b. 1665; 3. Ltdia; 4. Samdel, b. 1668;
5. Martha, b. 1669, ra. Tho. Walker, '87; 6. Daniel, b. 167^, d. 1680; 7.
David, b. Nov. 2, '74, ni. Hepsebah Death, 1700, kept the " How Tavern,"
at Marlb., "when there were but two houses between the tavern and Wor
cester," and was f of Thankful, b. 1703, m. Peter How, of Hop., '23 ; Hep
sebah, b. '06, m. Cyprian Keyes, 'W;^ Israel, b. '12, d. in Rutland, 1747;
Eliphalet, b. '10, lived in Rutland; Ruth. '15, in. Hezekiah Stone ; David,
'17, m. Abigail Hubbard, (and f. of Bulkley, Persis, Peter, Abigail, Josepti;-'
Israel, Alice, and DavJd) ; and Ezekiel, b. 1720, d. Oct. 15, 1796, ,m. Bath
shebah Stone, '44, and wid. Sarah Ruggles, who d. 1812, se; 52, and f of
Ruth, Ann, Hephzebah, Bathshebah, Molly, Ezekiel, Olive, Eliphalet, Ad
ams, and Jane. [An assignment vvas made, 1714, by the chiL of Samuel,
of Sud., and his wid. Sarah. The chil. named were, John, David, Elisha,
JVehemiah, Samuel, Mary, Martha, Hannah, Ebenezer, Micajah, Daniel, and
Moses. Moses, (b. Aug. 27, 1695), d. in Rutland, Feb. 16, 1749-0.] Sam
uel, of Sud., built the "New Bridge," at the N.E. corner of Fram., ab. 1674.
4. JOHN, s. of Sam. (3), m. Ehzabeth Woolson, Nov. 3,
1686, and had in Fram., 1. Sarah, b. Dec. 24, 1686, m. Isaac
Larned, Nov. 19, 1706 ; 2. John, b. Aug. 5, 1690, d. in Fram.,
Jan. 28, 1711-2 ; 3. Elizabeth, b. July 24, 1702 ; 4. Martha,
b. Mar. 15, 1704-5 ; 5. Phinehas, b. Oct. 10, 1707 ; 6. Ex
perience, d. Feb. 3, 1711-2. Elizabeth, w. of Joh^, d. Dec. 5,
1711, and he m. 2d, Hannah Haven, July 1, 1712. Feb., 1713-4,
the name of his w. is given as Sarah. John hved first near
Saxonville, and after at the S. part of Fram., near No. 2 School
House. He erected a mill on Hop. Eiver ; was Assessor, 1700, m
all 2 years ; Constable, 1702 ; Selectman, 6 years ; T. Clerk, 8
y. ; and T. Treasurer, 2 y. lie was prob. of Hop., m 1720.
5. SAMUEL, Jun., m. m Wat., Ruth Death, Nov. 23, 1715,
and with w. adm. to the ch. in Fram., Feb. 2, 1724 ; and had" in
Fram., 1. Ruth, b. Sep. 30, '16, m. James Stone, Feb. 14^ '38-9 ;
2. Samuel, b. July 5, '19, moved to Genesee, N. Y. ; 3. Hez-
EKiAH«, b. June 12, '21; 4. JosBPH^b. Mar. 6, '23-4 ; 5. Abner",
b. Ap. 19, '27. Samuel was clerk of the market from 1709, many
years ; G. Juryman, 1710 ; Constable, 1711 ; and Selectman, 4 y.
[Joseph, s. of Samuel and Martha, d. m Fram., Oct. 13, 1723.
Samuel m. Ehzabeth Sever, both of Fram., Jan. 25, 1738-9.
Martha was adm. to the ch,, July, 1720. Samuel, of 'Sud.,

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bought of Col. Buckminster, 1706, 100 acres near Joshua Hem
enway. Samuel d. m Fram., 1747. Inventory (£570), dated
Mar. 80.]
6. HEZEKIAH, s. of Sam. (5), m. Jane Jennison, of Sud.,
Oct. 81, 1746, and had 1. Lucy, bap. July 19, '47, m. Micah
Drury ; 2; Parley', bap. Sep. 24, '49 ; 3. Eunice, bap. Oct. 27,
'51, prob. d. young; 4. Francis^, bap. Mar. 31, '54; 5. Beulah,
b. Ap. 16, '58, m. Daniel Campbell, Sep. 20, '80. Hezek., the f.
adm. to the ch., July 5, 1747, lived near Mr. Charles Clark's,
and d. ab. 1787. His wid. survived him a few years.
7. PARLEY, s. of Hez&k. (6), m. Anna Hill, of Medway,
and had 1. Seth, b. Sep. 8, 1774, d. young ; 2. Polly, d. ee.
18 ; 3. Betsey, d. young ; 4. Elias, m. Sally Perry, of Nat.; 5.
Ndah, m. Betsey McComac ; 6. Willard, d. unm. ; 7. Calin-
THA, (Clynshia, T. Rec), m. John Fisk, Jun., of Sherb., Mar.
7, 1805 ; 8. Amasa, m. Mary Tombs ; 9. Lowly, m. in Me. ;
10. Parley, m. Aseneth Perry, of Nat. ; 11. Samuel, m. 
Wood ; 12. Luke, d. young. Parley, the f. d. m Fram., about
1.819. His wid. moved E. with her dr. Calintha, and d. there.
8. FRANCIS, s. of Hezek. (6), m. Sarah Haven, May 7,
1781, and had 1. Edward, b. Dec. 25, '82, m. Lois Desper ; 2.
Micajah, b. Mar. 29, '85, lives unm. ; 3. Francis, b. Sep. 26,
'87, m. Lucy Gay, and is a physician at Dedham ; 4. George, b.
Oct. 2, '90, m. Keziah Wait, of Nat., and d. Ap. 21, 1822 ; 5.
Martin, b. Feb. 13, '93, d. unm., Mar. 1819 ; 6. Elijah, b.
Nov. 1, '95, unm. ; 7. Rodney, b. Aug. 3, '98, d. June 29,1800.
Francis, the f., a shoemaker, was drowned, Aug. 1809. Sarah, his
w. d. June 17, 1830, se. 69 y., 9 m.
9. JOSEPH, s. of Sam. (5), m. Sarah Stone, Nov. 1, 1750,
with w. cov'd Feb. 2, '52, and had 1. Prudence, bap. July 12,
'52; 2. JosephI", b. Ap. 8, '54; 3. Sarah, b. Feb. 25, '56;
4. Sampson, b. Jan. 12, '58 ; 5. Miriam, b. Feb. 27, '60 ; 6.
Nahum, b. Mar. 14, '62 ; 7. Daniel, b. June 1, '64 ; 8. Mary,
b. Oct. 21, '66 ; 9. Nathan, b. Aug. 10, '70 ; 10. Samuel, b.
Oct. 19, '73. Joseph and w. were recommended to the ch. in
Stow, 1775.
10. JOSEPH, s. of Jos. (9), m. Huldah Stacy, June 15, 1780,
was with w. adm to the ch., Dec, '85, and had 1. Olive, b. Ap.
1, 1781 ; 2. Sally, b. Sep. 25, '82 ; 3. Samuel, b. July 11, '84 ;

296 HOW.
4. Joseph, bap. May, '86. Jos. andw. were reeommended to the
ch. m Boxboro,' March, 1787.
11. ABNER, s. of Sam. (5), was adm. to the ch., Dec. 10,
1749, m. Hephzebah How, m Hop. 1766, who was rec'd to the
ch., 1769. They had in Fram., 1. Billt, bap. Oct. 25, 1767 ; 2,
Peter, bap. Mar. 25, '70, m. hi Vt. ; 3. Nancy, m. Joel Rice.
The f. Abner d. in Fram., andhis family moved from the town.
12. ISAAC, m. m Fram., Lydia Jackson, June 26, 1712 ; and
had 1. Jeremiah, b. May 26, '18 ; 2. Lydia, b. Nov. 18, '21, m.
Japhet Perry, June 26, '39 ; 3. Elizabeth, b.Ap. 14, '23, unm.,
bhnd from se. 18, hved to be ab. 90, and d. in Fram. ; 4. Abi
gail, b. Jan. 28, '25 ; 5. Isaac,", b. Sep. 20, '28, (bap. Nov.
17, '27) ; 6. Sarah, b. Jan. 28, '30. Isaac, prob. the same,
m. wid. Ehzabeth Edgell, Oct. 6, 1739 ; and had 7. Mary, m.
Jonas Clark ; 8. Joseph, bap. May 3, '47, d. at Holden, unm. ;
9. Abraham, m. Anne Edmunds,Dec., '85. Isaac, thef. livednot
far from Deac. Jona. Greenwood's ; was adm. by letter from
Woburn ch., Oct. 16, 1720, and tradition supposes him to have
originated at Roxb. He was esteemed as a pious and worthy man,
and d. ab. 1752.*
13. ISAAC, s. of Isaac (12), m. Rebeckah EdgeU, Aug. 15,
1749, and with w. cov'd Ap. 22, '50. They had 1. Asa", bap.
Ap. 29, '50 ; 2. Lydia, bap. Ap. 14, '54, m.  Buttrick ; 3.
Simeon, bap. Sep. 12, '56, m. Sally Rice, of Boylston, moved to
Vt. ; 4. Isaac, bap. Feb. 18, '59, wasm the Rev. service, m. Lois
Dadmun, June, 1785, and d. 1843, m Holl. ; 6. Sarah, b. Dec.
8, 1761, the mother then a wid.
14. ASA, s. of Isaac (13), m. Ehzabeth Bettes, of Sud. ; and
had, 1. Catharine; 2. Mehetabel, bap. Sep. 25, 1768; 3.
William, bap. Dec. 1, '70; 4. Asa, bap. Aug. 22, '73. Asa,
the f. moved to Holden, ab. 1784.
* Alden, in his Coll., HI. 39, pre- marks of poverty were there to be '
serves the following memorandum seen. However, in this man's house
from the Ms. Journal of Rev. Israel dwelt one of the exceUent of the
Loring, of Sudb. " Mr. Isaac How, earth, one rich in faith, and an heir
of Fram., departed this life, (ab. 1752,) of the kingdom, which, with me
a man not flowing with wealth. In who was well acquainted with him,
his bouse were to be seen no curious there is no doubt he is now in pos-
beaufet, set out with plates and Chi- session of. By his death I have lost
na ware ; no papered, nor painted, a precious, pious, praying friend ; but
nor gilded rooms ; no costly dishes ; my loss is doubtless his gain ; and in
none of these nor such like things that it becomes me to rejoice."
there. No ! but on the contrary.

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15. DANIEL, and w. Elizabeth, hadm Fram., Mary, b. Dec.
9, 1726 ; Daniel, b. Mar. 20, 1729-0. [Daniel, of Sud., prob.
s. of Sam. (3), m. Elizabeth Johnson, Dec. 17, 1716, and had in
Sud., Elizabeth, b. Sep. 25, 1717, and the same prob. who m.
inFram. Samuel Gleason, Jan. 6, 1735-6 ; William, b. Feb. 11,
1719-0 ; and Joseph, b. May 6, 1723.]
16. JOHN, and w. Mary, had in Fram., 1. Rebeckah, b.
Nov. 6, 1742 ; 2. Elisha, b. Nov. 6, 1744 ; 3. Sarah, b. Dec,
1747 ; 4. John, b. Aug. 27, '52. [John and w. Mary of Sud.,
had Mary, b. Aug. 21, 1749. Elisha, s. of Samuel (3), had by
w. Hannah, a s. John, b. Nov. 29, 1719. John, of Fram. m.
Elizabeth Tombs, of Hop., Dec. 10, 1763.J
17. PETER, prob. s. of Samuel, (3), was rated hi Fram.,
1719. [Peter of Hop., who m. ThankfulHow of Sud., 1723, had
in Hop., Peter, '24 ; Thankful, '26 ; Lois, 29 ; Jotham, '33 ;
Sephzebah, '41 ; David, '44 ; Nehemiah, '48.]
18. ABRAHAM, m. Elizabeth Perry, June 16, 1749 and with
w. adm. to the ch. Feb, 23, 1752, had Mercy, bap. Ap. 5, 1752.
19. EZEKIEL, (b. May 19, 1756, s. of Col. Ezekiel, of Sud.—
see No. 3), m. SaUy Reed, of Sud., Oct. 15, 1780 ; and had, 1.
Sally, m. John Trowbridge, of Camb., Mar., 1804 ; 2. Nancy,
m. Lawson Buckminster, Jun. ; 3. Susannah, m. Levi Eaton,
May 16, 1805 ; 4. Bathshebah, m.  Biscoe, and lives in
Grafton ; 5. Ezekiel, m. Electa Holden ; 6. Jacob ; 7. Relief,
m. Samuel Warren ; 8. Curtis, d. unm. Sep. 1841. Ezek. the
f. m. 2d, Sally, wid. of Nathan Eaton, and both live in Fram., at
a venerable age.*
20. ISAAC, m. Hannah Howard, Ap. 27, 1727 ; (and had in
Hop. John, b. Feb. 15, 1730-1, m. Mary Atwood, '54.) Tab
itha, m. in Fram., Hezekiah Maynard, both of Marlb., June 11,
1739. Matthias m. in Fram., Elizabeth How, both of Marlb.,
July 31, 1732. Ephraim, of Marlb., m. Hannnah Maynard, of
Iram., Nov., 1782. Lovel, of Marlb., m. Nabby Parker of P.,
June 8, 1808. Nehemiah, of Hop., m. Ruth Eames, of Fram.,
Nov. 30, 1806. Abner, m. Anna Edmunds, both of Fram., Sep.,
1785. Joseph, of Sud., m. Hephzebah Belknap, Sep., 1785.
Joseph, d. m Fram., 1810. Lucy, dr. of David and w. Abigail,

* Mr. Ezekiel d. the past winter.

298 HOW. — HUDSON.
of Sud., d. on a visit at Mr. Isaac Stone's, Oct. 3,- 1784, se. 15.
(G. Stone.)
Abraham, who m. at Wat., Hannah Ward, 1657, had at W., 1. Mary,
b. 1659, m.  Bowker ; 2. Joseph, b. 1661. Ab., the C moved to Marlb.
and had, 3. Hannah, b. 1663, m. Eliezer How, '84 ; 4. Elizabeth, b. '65,
m. Sam. Brigham ; 5. Deborah, b. '67, m. John Barrett, Jr., '88 ; 6. Re
beckah, b. '68, m. Peter Rice ; 7. Abraham, b. '70, killed by French and
Indians, at Lane, July 31, 1704, leaving w. Mary, and only child, Abigail,
b. 1702 ; 8. Sarah, b. '72, m. Jos. Stratton ; 9. Abigail ; [Daniel is named
as the first son in Abraham's will, 1694] Abraham, Sen. d. 1695. (Marlb.
Rec.) Hannah, his wid., d. ab. 1718. (Mid. Prob.) Joseph, s. of Abra
ham, m. Dorothy Martin, 1687, and his est. was settled, 1706 ; he had
Sarah, b. 1688, m. Jerem. Barstow ; Eunice, '92, m. Tho. Amsden ; Bdhi-
ah, '95, m. Jos. How ; Joseph, '97, m. Zerviah  , 1722, d. Feb. 18, 1775,
f. by w. Zerviah, of Zerviah, and by w. Ruth, (who d. 1776), of Joseph,
(d. 1800), Dorothy, Dinah, Thaddeus, Elizabeth, Samuel, Phinehas, Arte
mas, and Miriam ; Abraham, '99, (w. Rachel, and f. of Abraham, Asa, Ab
ner, Adonijah, Eunice, Mary, Persis, and Anna); and Jedediah, b. 1701.
Abraham, of Roxb. (who d. at Boston, 1676), had Abraham ; Isaac, b. 1639 ;
v,Jei|orgA,.J64jj^/jrgej,_]^.4j fles^fr, vOf,^ — Mason ; Elizahdh ; and Sarah.
WSliamToF Concord, (w. Mary,) d. ab. 1676.
John, of Marlb., (prob. g. son of John, Sen. (1), through his s. John), d.
1754, leaving a w. Ruth ; he had by w. Rebeckah, Pder, b. 1695, (f. by w.
Grace, of Ezra, Nehemiah, Eben., Peter, &c.) ; John, b. 1697, d. before
1754, (f. by w. "Thankful, of Col. Cyprian, Deac. Asa, Anna, and Patience);
Seth ; Ebenezer ; and drs. Sarah, b. 1699, m. Pelatiah Rice ; Rebeckah, b.
1703, m. John Biglo ; Mary, b. '05, prob. d. young ; Hannah, b. '06, m. Ja
cob Rice; Elizabeth, b. '10, m. Matthias How; Eunice, b. '12, m. John
Sherman ; and Dorothy, b. '15, m. Joseph Perry.
HOWARD, HANNAH, cov'd Aug. 22, 1725. Samuel, s.
of Wid. Hannah, b. Jan. 1, 1724. Wid. Hannah adm. to the ch.,
Oct. 17, 1725. CoMEORT, bap. Jtme 19, 1726. Hannah, m.
Isaac How, Ap. 27, 1727.
[Daniel and w. Elizabeth, had in Sud., Elizahdh, b. Sept. 25, 1717.]
HUDSON or HUTSON, DANIEL, and w. Joanna, had in Lancaster, 1.
Daniel, b. May 26, 1651, m. in Concord, Mary Maynard, 1674, who d.
1677, leaving a s. Daniel, b. Ap. 15, '77, who m. Mary Orcutt, '97, and d.
in S. Bridgewater, 1750, ae. 73. (Hist of Bridg. Mid. Deeds, X. 89.)
Daniel, Jr. was of Boston, 1693 ; 2. Mart, b. Sept 7, 1653, m. Samuel
Waters (of Woburn, in 1700); 3. Sarah, b. Jan. 1, 1656, m. Jacob Waters;
4. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 11,, 1658; 5. Joanna, b. Jan. 6, 1660; 6. John, b.
March 10, '62, (f of Joanna and Elizabeth). (This and the next following
entered, prob. by mistake, as children of John and Joanna); 7. William,
b. June 12, '64 ; 8. Abioail, m. James Atherton, 1684 ; 9. An.v, b. Jan. 1.
'68; 10. Nathaniel, b. May 15, '71, m. Rebeckah Rugg; (two of N.'s
chil. killed by the Indians at Lane, '97); 11. Thomas, settled, 1697, at
Warwick, R. L, a glover by ti-ade. (Mid. Deeds.) Daniel, the f. was per
haps the Daniel who, with John Hudson, came over in the John and Sarah,
of London, Nov. 6, 1651.* (Bos. Rec.) Mr. Willard states that he

* Judge Mitchell, (Hist. Bridg.), have been unsuccessful in verifying
supposes Daniel to have descended this conjecture, vphich derives great
from William, of Boston, 1631. We authority from ils source.

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was originally of Watertown, and moved to Lancaster, 1664. (Hist of Lane )
He was by trade a bricklayer, and in 1670, bought of Simon Willard a
houselot known as Gibson's Hill, and other lands iu Lane. In 1673 he
was of Camb., having, in 1672, bought of Wm. Clemance, of Camb.,' his
mansion house, and lands in Camb. and Billerica, the grantee to mSke pro
vision for Wm. and his w. Ann, during their lives. (Mid Deeds). Li 1693
Daniel, Jr. reconveyed to his father land in Lane, originally of John
Moore, and in 1673 given to the son by the f., on the former's approaching
marriage. Sept 11, 1697, " Daniel Hudson, his w. and two daughters "
were killed by the Indians at Lane. (Hist, of Lane.) Daniel's will, dated
1695, was proved in Mid. Prob.
2. NATHANIEL, of Fram., had bap. May 29, 1726, John ;
William; Joanna. [Nath., of Marlb., m. Joan Banister, Dec.
20, 1725, and had Benoni, b. June 5, 1726, d. young.]
3. WILLIAM, s. of Nath. (2), m. Dorcas Walkup, Mar. 8,
1747, and with w. cov'd Nov. 26, 1752 ; and had, 1. Nathan,
bap. Ap. 1, 1752, Uved in Monson ; 2. Thomas, bap. Ap. 1,
1752 ; 3. William, bap. May 11, '55.
4. WILLIAM, s. of Wm. (3), m. Tabitha Kibbey, of Con.,
and had, 1. Nathan, b. Dec. 15, 1786, m. 1st, Anna Newton,
2d, Martha Drury ; 2. Samuel, m. Lydia Newton ; 3. Dorcas,
b. Nov. 1, '91, d. June 18, 1819. Wilham, the f., d. 1810 ;
Tabitha, his w. d. 1798.
5. Sarah, of Fram., m. Daniel Newton, of Southb., Dec. 12,
1728. John and w. Eliz., of Marlb., had Miriam, b. 1745 ; Moses, '49 ; Aaron,
'50 ; Hannah, '52 ; Ebenezer, '55 ; John, '57. Seth and w. Mary, of Marlb.,
had Seth, b. 1728 ; Josy)h, '29 ; Mary, '32 ; Susannah, '35, d. do. ; Enos, '36 ;
Sarah, '39 ; Ezra, '4A ; Jerusha, '48.
Thomas, of Southb., who d. 1783, ae. 81, had by w. Mary, Mary, b. Sep.
17, 1743, m. Capt Nathan Brigham, '69. Samuel, of Southb., m. Dorothy
More, 1737, and had Jesse, b. Oct 2, '40, and Samuel who m.  Angier,
and 2d, wid. Ball. In Southb., Joanna, m. Ezekiel Leanard, May, 1732.
Sarah, m. David Witt, Nov. 1744. Rebecca, m. John Lyscom, 1755.
Darius, m. Dinah Goodnow, of Sud., 1762, and was f. in Sud., of Abel,
Dmius, &c.
HUNT, JOHN, had Elizabeth, bap. Mar., 1799 ; and Char
lotte. He came from Wat., lived at Lawson Rice's, and removed
to Boston. The Hunt family is found on Sud. Rec, also in HoU.
INGERSOL, SAMUEL, had a dr. Nancy, bap. Sep., 1782.
He was prob. Capt. Samuel, of Salem, who m., May 31, 1781,
Eleanor, dr. of the Rev. Matth. Bridge.
INGLES, JAMES, ofFram., m. Martha Bent, in Sud., Dec,
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INGRAHAM, THANKFUL, w. of Paul, d. in Fram., Mar.
6, 1837, se. 63.
IVORY, BERSHABE, of Fram., was m. to Jonas HoUand, of
Marlb., Feb. 1, 1738-9. (Ms. Rec. of J. Jones, Esq.) Debo
rah, ofFram., was m. to Moses Perry, of Sherb., Feb. 17, 1742.
(Sherb. Rec.)
Thomas, of Salem, m. Mary Davis, 1660, and was f. of Lois, b. '60;
Tabithacumi, '63 ; Thomas, '65; Hannah, '67; John, '69; Theophiiag, '70.;
WUliam, '74.
JACKSON, SAMUEL, had, by w. Sarah, m F., 1. Isaac, b.
June 22, 1729 ; 2. Susannah, b. Feb. 15, 1732-3.
2. JONATHAN, m. Martha Frizzel, Mar. 7, 1716-7, and
with w. cov'd Nov. 6, 1720. Their chU. were, 1. Mart, b. Dec.
30, 1716 ; 2. Jonathan, b. Dec. 10, '18, " drafted for the W.
India service," ae. 22,1740,-(State Files) ; 3. David, b. May 4,
'21 ; 4. Martha, b. Feb. 18, '22-3 ; 5. Daniel, b. May 1, '25 ;
6. Abigail, b. May 18, '27 ; 7. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 21, '29 ; 8.
Lydia, b. Nov. 15, '31; 9. Joshua, b. July 1, '34; 10. Anna,
b. Dec. 23, '36 ; 11. Sarah, b. Jan. 5, '38-9. Jona. the f.
owned lands near W. Nixon, Esq., of which he sold to Timo.
Stearns. His est. (of Fram. at death), was admin'd by Wid.
Martha, and Jona., his oldest son,  .
3. LYDIA, of Fram., m. Isaac How, June 26, 1712. Grind-
let, of Sud., m. Hephzebah Flagg, of IVam., May 30, 1753.
Grindley and Hep., had in Qui., Hannah, 1754:; Joseph, '55;U«jiice,'57;
and in Hop., Jonathan, bap. '64 ; Grindley, '66 ; Molly, '70. David; of Sud.
m. Rebeckah Wyman, 1768, and was f. of AbigaU. James, Richard, and
Patrick came over in the John and Sarah, of London j Nov. 6, 1651. John
and w. Margaret had chil. at Camb. from 1647, and Edward and w.
Margaret, from 1649. See Farmer's Reg.
JAHAH, RHODE, m. Abel Benson, in Fram. Sep.,, 1784.
JAQUES, JOHN, had settled m Fram., before its incorpora
tion, and a ceUar hole near the new road to the Rail Way, hidi-
cates where he lived. He was unmarried. " Jaques HUl " de
rived its name from him. He d. in Fram., Sep. 3. 1746.
Elizabeth m. in Sud., Richard Chamberlain, Mar. 30, 1672. Nath.
Tredway, of Wat, in his will, 1689, names his « kinsman," John Jacuas.]
JENNINGS, STEPHEN, m. in Sud., Hannah Stanhope,
Jan. 1, 1685-6 ; and had, 1. Eunice, b. 1686, m. WUUam Fiske,
of Wat., 1708 ; 2. Stephen ; 3. Hannah, b. Mar. 11, 1690 ; 4.

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Maktha, b. Sep. 18, 1696, m. Samuel Dedman, May 27, 1714 ;
5. Sarah, b. Sep. 3, '99, adm. to the ch.. Mar. 3, 1722. Ste-
phen,the f. settled near Saxonville, and d. in Fram., Sep. 3, 1701.
His est. was administered by Wid. Hannah, of Fram., and Joseph
Stanhope, of Sud.
2. STEPHEN, s. of Stephen (1), m. Susannah Biglow, June
9, 1715 ; his w. was adm. to the ch. Mar. 3, '22 ; he, Feb., '49.
Their chil. were 1. Stephen, b. Sep. 6, 1716, and d. Jan. 6,
1798, m. Mary Fessenden of Camb., July 5, '37, and f. at Nat.
of Sarah, b. July 23, '38 ; John, b. June 6, '40 ; Jabez, b. Ap.
9, '42 ; Mary, b. Ap. 7, '44 ; Stephen, b. Mar. 12, '46 ; Martha,
b. May 4, '48, m. Sam. Abbot, of Fram. ; Luther, b. Oct. 26,
'50 ; Lois, b. July 10, '52 ; Isaac, b. July 17, '55 ; Jonathan, (at
Sud.), Ap. 29, '58 ; Molly, (at Nat.), Nov. 1, '60 ; 2. Daniel,
b. Feb. 16, 1717-8, m. Ehzabeth Cozzens, of Holl., 1739, andf.
of Daniel ; Martha, b. '48 ; Patience, '53 ; Susannah, '61 ;
Abigail, '63 ; (others d. young). D., the f., lived after in Wal
pole ; 8. Ephraim, b. May 27, 1720, m. Sybilla Rice, 1743, and
f. at Nat., of Samuel, h. Mar. 7, '43-4 ; Isaac, Feb. 28, '46-7 ;
.SpJiraim, Sep. 6, '49 ; Sybil, Oct. 28, '52 ; Olive, Sep. 6, '56 ;
. Lmnah, Nov. 7, '59 ; Eethel, Aug. 18, '05 ; 4. Susannah, b.
May 9, 1722, m. Bezaleel Rice, Dec. 2, 1742 ; 5. Abigail, b.
Aug. 28, '24, m. Joseph Maynard, May 29, '46 ; 6. Joseph, b.
Mar. 7, '26-7. Mr. Stephen d. pet. 8, 1763 ; wid. Susannah
d. Oct. 24, 1768. (T. Rec.)
3. JOSEPH, s. of Steph. (2),m. Rachel Drury, Jan. 23, 1752,
was adm. to the ch., Dec. '52, and his w. Feb. '53. Their chU.
were 1. Martha, b. Dec. 14, '52, m. Samuel Abbot, 2d,' Noah
Eaton, and d. 1834 ; 2. Susannah, b. Ap. 22, '56, m. Nath.
Bigelow ; 3. Joseph, b. Oct. 24, '57 ; 4. Rachel, b. Dec. 18,
'59, m. Abijah Abbot, and livedin Paxton ; 5. Uriah, b. Ap. 26,
'62, moved to Whitestown, m. Ruth Cloyes, of Fram., Dec. 1790 ;
6. Daniel, b. Sep. 29, '64, m. Bathsheba Carter ; 7. Hannah, b.
Oct. 23, '68, m. Buckminster Rice, July, '86, and d. in Wayland.
Joseph, the f. Uved at Luther Eaton's, and administration was had
on his estate, 1788.
4. JOSEPH, s. of Jos. (3), m. Sally Eames, Oct. 30, 1781,
with w. cov'd, Dec. '82, and had in Fram., 1. Nathan; 2. Jo
siah, bap. Feb. 1784, d. a young man ; 3. Suket, bap. Ap. '86.
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302 JENNINGS. — JENNISON.
Jos. built near Whisor Moulton's, and moved to WhitestoAvn, N.
Y., ab. 1784.
5. STEPHEN, prob. s. of Steph. of Nat., and g. son of Steph.
(2), m. Mary Carter, and had 1. Bbtsbt, b. Sep. 9, 1772 ; 2.
Stephen, b. July 30, '74 ; 3. Isaac, b. Oct. 2, '77 ; 4. Polly,
b. Feb. 28, '80 ; 5. Sally, b. Sep. 15, '82. Stephen the father
moved from town.
William, of Charlestown, 1629, was killed by the Pequots, 1633. (Sav.
Wint, I 123). Stephen's w. was taken captive by the Indians at Hat
field, 1677, and after recovered, with other captives, from Canada. (Hubb.
Hist. N. E., p. 637.) Stephen and Benjamin were killed, while making
hay in a meadow, at Brookfield, July 20, 1710. Johnson (W. W. Prov.,
p. 193) speaks of Capt. Jennings as leader of tlie Wat band, but then
(1651) in Eng. The name was prob. mistaken for Jennison.
JENNISON, ROBERT, a prop, of Wat, had 1. Elizabeth, b. Ap. 13,
1637, by w. Elizabeth, who was buried Oct. 10, 1638, se. 30. By his w.
Grace, he had 2. Micael, (dr.) b. 1640, m.  Warren ; 3. Samuel, b.
1642. Robert's will, (in which he names his br. William, and s. in-law,
Geo. Read), was exhibited, Oct. 7, 1690. Grace, his w. d. 1686.
2. SAMUEL, s. of Rob. (1), m. Jiidith Macombe, 1666, and had 1.
Judith, b. Aug. 13, 1667, m. James Barnard, of Wat, ab. 1697; 2. Mercy,
b. Jan. 23, 69; 3. Rachel, b. Oct 8, '71, m. Timo. Barron, '99; 4.
Mercy, b. Feb. 28, '71-2 ; 5 Samuel, m. Mary Stearns, 1700, (and f. of
Mary, b. 1700, m.  Gerrish ; Hannah, '02, m. Jona. Stone, '24, and 2d, '
John Goddard; Samud, '04; WUliam, '07, H. Coll., 1724, minister of
Salem;* JVathaniel,'QI9 ; John,' 11; Lydia, '13 ; Martha,'19 ;\ 6. Elizabeth,
b. 1676; 7. Grace, '78, m. Wm. Holden; 8. Peter, b. Oct ],'81, d. at
Sud., Jan. 17, 1723, (admin, to br. William), f. by w. Jane, of Peter, b.
1710; Sarah, '11; Israel, '13; Robert, '15, (m. Sybilla Brintnall, and f. at
Sud., of Eunice, 1739, m. Isaac Baldwin, '61, and at Nat, of Phinehas,
Lot, Nathaniel and Hannah) ; Jane, '17 ; Eunice, '19 ; Samuel, '22, (m. 
Hayward, and d. at Shrewsbury, ab. 1804, and f. of Joseph B., Deborah,
John, Samuel, and Levi). Jane,' the m., m. 2d, Jos. Brooks, of Concord.
1725 ; 9. Robert, b. July 25, 1684,; 10. Lydia, b. May 18, '88, m. John
Train ; 11. William, of, Sud., 1700. In 1699, a deed of partition of the
" Bruswieke, or Horsecraft " Farm, in Sud., was executed by Samuel, of
Wat, and his s. in-law, Ja's Barnard. Judith, w. of Sara., d. at Wat, 1733.
3. ROBERT, s. of Sam. (2), had by w. Dorothy, at Camb.,
1. Joseph, b. Dec. 6, 1720 ; and at Fram., 2. Mart, b. Oct. 16,
'22 ; 3. Elias, b. Sep. 23, '24. Dorothy w. of Rob., was adm.
to the ch., Aug. 8, 1725. [EUas m. Hannah Tmst, both of Sut
ton, 1748.]
* Rev William of Salem, who m. lass, who d. at Brookfield, May 8,
Abigail, dr. of James Lindall, and d. 1798, vs. 66.
Ap. 1, 1750, was f. of Lt. Samuel, t Family tradition adds the names
who d. at Oxford, 1790, se. 57, and of Mercy, Jlhigail and Eunice.
Dr. William, of Mendon and Doug-

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4. SAMUEL, of Fram., had by w. Ziba, Samuel, b. Ap. 17
1795. 5. PETER, settled in the S. part of Fram., and had Jerusha,
b. ab. 1755, and others. The mother d. while the children were
young. William, of Sud., s. of Samuel (2), had by w. Elizabeth, 1. Samuel, b.
May 10, 1701, H. Coll., 1720, preached as a candidate at Rutland, 1721
school master at Sud., 1722, and d. Oct 14, 1729 ; 2. Abigail, b. Dec '
1702, m. David Baldwin ; 3. Elizabeth, b. July 12, '04, m. John Coggin^
and d. Jan. 25, 1725 ; 4. Ltdia, b. April 11, '06", and d. Avg. 3, 1721 ; 5.'
Mary, b. Aug. 21, '08, m. Thomas Stearns ; 6. Mercy, b. Mar. 9, '09-OJ
m. William Johnson. Wm., the f. moved to Wore, was judge of C c'
P. 1731, and d. 1743; his est divided, 1760. Wid. Elizabeth's will was
proved, 1767. (Wore. Prob.) Wm. Jennings (Jennison), was Capt of the
Wat band, and ab. 1652 was in England. (Johnson, p. 193). William,
of Charlestown, d. ab. Feb. 1713-4, leaving (by w. Sarah), John, Sarah,
Elizabeth, and (prob. sons in law) Tho. Farrand, and Benj. Puzenton.
JOES, WILLIAM, of Fram., m. in Sud., Martha How, June,
1796. JOHNSON, CALEB, and w. Dorothy, had in Framt^, 1. Mary,
b. Oct. 24, 1709 ; 2. Martha, b. Sep. 2, 1711 ; 3. Abigail, b.
July 21, '14, d. Nov. 13 ; 4. Abigail, b. Ap. 14, '16 ; 5. Dor.
OTHT, b. Jan. 10, '23-4. Caleb, the f. owned a third of the Ap-
jileton farm, and lived near Saxonville. Dorothy was adm. to the
ch., June 8, 1728. Caleb was of Worcester, in 1730.
[The fol. bap. inFram., (name of the parent not given) — Ca
leb, bap. Aug. 2, 1719; Peter, bap. July 7, 1723; Daniel,
bap. Aug. 1, 1725; Sarah, bap. Sep. 26, 1725; Micajah,
bap. Aug. 27, 1727.]
2. NATHANIEL, of Sherb., m. Mary Haven, Nov. 23, 1708 ;
and had 1. Jonathan, b. Jan. 30, 1710 ; and in Fram., 2. John,
b. Oct. 26, 1714 ; 3. Hannah, b. Feb. 21, '16-7 ; 4. Nathaniel,
b. Oct. 4, '18, d. July 21, '33.
3. JOHN, and w. Mary, had in Fram., 1. Calvin, b. Oct. 9,
1755 ; 2. Luther, b. Nov. 14, '57.
4. DANIEL, and w. Eunice, had Daniel, b. Jan. 3, 1787.
[Dan. was adm. to the ch., Ap. 24, 1768, and recommended to the
ch. in Harvard, Oct. 8, 1768.]
6. AMOS, m. Elizabeth Child, Aug. 1786, and had 1. Anna,
b. (at Southb.), Mar. 3, 1787 ; 2. Betsey, b. Sep. 5, '88 ; 3.
Patten, b. Sep. 1, '90 ; 4. Amos, b. July 9, '92 ; 5. Sukey, b.
Dec. 23, '94 ; 6. Emily, b. Aug. 30, '96 ; 7. Pede, (Experience),

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b. Oct. 21, '98. Amos hved near Unionville ; his w. d. Aug. 19,
1835, se. 69. A. d. 1845, je. 81.
[Amos descended from Lt Joseph, who d. at HoU., 1745, having Lydia,
b. 1710 ; Moses, b. 1711. m. Sybilla Plimpton, '32, of Dublin, '64 ; Isaac, b.
17i4, in. Abigail Leland, '37, (f of Abner, Isaac, Hannah, Abigail, and
Reuben, who m. Lydia John^on, .-ind was f of Amos, ofFram., b. 1763);
Joseph, I). 1716, d. 1729; David, b. 1719; Elisha, b. 1720, m. Mary Gay,
'41 ; David, b. 1723, m. Sarah Foster, '49; Sarah, b. 1727; and Joseph, b.
1731, m. Mercy Cozzens, '55.]
6. JAMES, b. in Fram., July 2;1, 1722. Thankful, m.
Ebenezer Gleason, Dec. 9, 1730. Stephen, of Fram., was pub.
to Elizabeth Jordan, of Southb., 1783. Jemima, of Fram., m.
Isaiah Knowlton, of Sherb., May 25, 1796. Jonathan was rated
in Fram., 1780.
Nathaniel, of Medfield, m. Mary Plimpton, 1671. [A N. d. in Marlb.,
July 24, 1718, <b. 30 ] Solomon, sen., early look the oath of fidelity, at Sud.
S., Jr., took the oath of fidelity July 9, 1645, and owned land at Na-baway,
'52. Solomond. July 28, 1690. CAtEB, was s. of Solomon and Hannah, of
Sud., and b. Oct 31, 1658; his e.st , (bounded on Cochit. Brook and
Pond), was settled 1718; chil., Caleb, Solomon, and Charles; perhaps
otheis. Jonathan, sen., of Marlb., blacksmith, (prob. s. of Wm. (w.
Elizabeth), of Charlestown, bap. Aug. 14, 1641), d. Ap. 21, 1712, ib. ab.
70, leaving w. Mary, and chil. Wdliam, b. 1665 ; Mary, b. '64, (m. John
Mathes) ; Jonathan, b. '67. John, of Sud., m. Deborah Ward, 1657, f. in
Marlb., of JoAn, b. 1672.
JONAH, a colored man, rated 1765. Thomas Jonah, m.
Anna Oxford, both of Nat., Nov. 25, 1784.
JONES, JOHN, had by w. Mary, 1. John, b. June 11, 1706 ;
2. John, b. July 15, 1709. John, the f. originally settled near
Lanham, was Constable in Fram., 1724, and his w. Mary was adm.
to the ch.. May 17, 1717.
JOHN, Jun., s.of John (1), m. Elizabeth Gibbs, Nov. 16,
1738 ; and had, 1. Sarah, b. Jan. 16, '38-9, m. Benj. Stow,
Southb., and 2d, Deac. Ward, of Charlton ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Oct.
16, '41, m. Silas Winch, and d. in Fram., ab. 1830 ; 3. MARY,b.
Aug. 7, '44, m. Isaiah Fairbanks, d. in Grafton; 4. Samuel, b.
Nov. 18, '46 ; 5. John, b. Nov. 10, '51 ; 6. Daniel, b. Aug.
31, '55. John the f. lived near Mr. Adam Hememvay's and d.
1798. His w. Elizabeth d., 1776.
3. SAMUEL, s. of John (2), m. Anna Gates; and had 1.
Betty, b. Feb. 28, 1776 ; 2. Anne, b. Nov. 17, '77, d. July 19,
'78. Sam. moved to Dublin, N. H.
4. JOHN, s. of John (2), m. Mary Belknap, Ap. 15, 1779;
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1802, and 2d, Abel Eaton ; 2. John B.,b. Aug. 3, 1782, m. Mary
A. Bond, lives in Roxbury ; 3. Gilbert, b. Ap. 27, '84, d. young ;
4. David, b. Nov. 7, '85, d. Aug. 26, '86 ; 5. Artemas, b.
Oct. 26, '87, m. Martha Childs, d. in Fram., Ap. 2, 1825; 6.
Elisha, b. Aug. 11, '89, m. Mary Cheney, of Marlb., d. June
19, 1832 ; 7. Gilbert, b. Nov. 21, '93, d. unm. at Memphis, Vt.,
ab. 1832 ; 8. Jared, b. Aug. 6, '95, d. unm. in Boston, Dec. 14,
1824. Lt. John, the f. hved at Mr. Nathan Hudson's ; was Se
lectman, 5 years, and d. July 20, 1826, se. 75. His w. Mary d.
July 13, 1798, se. 36 y. and 9 m. ; and he m. 2d, Margaret
Stone, May 9, 1803.
4. DANIEL, s. of John (2), m. Lucy Eames, June, 1782
and had 1. Nancy, b. Sep. 22, 1782, m. Josiah Parkhurst, Ap,
2, 1801, and d. Nov. 1842 ; 2. Ruthy, b. Dec. 10, '83, m
Richard Call, of Boston, 1807, and 2d, Thomas Neville ; 3. Luke
b. Ap. 4, d. 12th, 1785. Lucy, w. of Dan. d. Ap. 11, 1785
and he m. 2d, Mary Dunn, May, 1786 ; and had 4. Lucy, b. Feb
15, '87, m. Jona. Whitmg, of Dover, Mass. ; 5. Josiah, b. Sep
12, '88, d. Jan, 6, 1803 ; 6. Betsey, b. Ap. 28, '90, m. David
Childs; 7. Daniel, b. Sep. 7,'92,d. unm. Ap. 25, 1827, ae. 34
8. Polly, b. June 3, '96, m. Timo. Fife, of Troy, N. H. ; 9
¦Enoch, b. July 28, '98, d. Feb. 20, 1827, in Va. ; 10. Sally, b
Mar. 11, 1800 ; 11. Persis, b. Mar. 9, 1802, m. Joseph Taylor
of Worcester, hves hi Rutland; 12. Almira, b. Jan. 5, '04, m,
John Emory, of Wmchendon; 13. John, b. Mar. 21, 1807, d,
Oct. 4, '28. Dan. the f. was adm, to the ch. May, 1784, hved
E. from Adam Hemenway's, an,d d. suddenly, in the M. House of
ihe 1st ch., Feb. 15, 1818, se. 62. Mary, his wid. d. Feb. 17,
1838, se. 75.
5. WILLIAM, m. Sarah Gates, Mar. 31, 1748, and with w.
cov'd Nov. 27, '48 ; and had 1. Katharine, b. Oct. 14, '48 ; 2.
Abigail, b. Dec. 19, '49 ; 3. Sarah, b. Aug. 17, '51 ; 4. Fran
ces, b. Aug. 17, '63 ; 6. Ezra, b. Sep. 20, '55 ; 6. William, b.
Dec. 25, '58. The f. prob. moved to Holl., and had, 7. Jesse,
1T60. 6. JOHN, and w. Ehzabeth, had in Boston, 1. Elizabeth, m.
Isaac Lamed of Oxford, Jan. 1, 1736 ; 2. Mary, b. 1714, m.
 Robinson; and on Fram. Rec, 3. Simpson, b. Dec. 3,
ni6; 4. Sarah, b. July 9, 1718, m.  Chapman; 5.
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306 JONES.
Jane, b. Nov. 29, 1719 ; 6. Anne, b. Nov. 15, 1720, m. Abijah
Stone, Oct. 20, 1739, and 2d, Tho. Saltmarsh, of Wat., 1769;
7. John, b. Jan. 9, 1720-1, (Rec. ; prob. a mistake for '21-2) ;
8. Anthony, b. June 8, 1723, m.  Alden, and f. of John,
(d. 1824, as. 70) ; Anthony ; Isaac, b. 1757, m. Patty Butler,
and d. 1818, se. 61; Nathaniel Alden ; &nd Elisha; 9. Han
nah, bap. Nov. 8, 1724, m.  Homes ; 10. Abigail, bap.
Feb. 9, '26, m. Isaac Smith and Jos. Cozzens. John, the f. of F.,
cordwamer, executed, in 1720, a deed of partition with Anthony
Blount, of 200 acres ui Fram., and a dwelling house. He was
Selectman in Fram., 1723, and after, a leading man of Hop.,
where he was rec'd from the ch. in Boston, 1727, and held a
commission as Justice of the Peace, and was Col. of the 3d Reg.
of Mass. He was much employed in the neighboring towns as a
surveyor. His w. Elizabeth was sister of Jane, w. of Steven Ar
nold, of Warwick, R. I., 1730. He was s. in law of Savil Simp
son, Esq., of Hop., and an Executor of his will. He d. Feb. 7,
1773, se. 82, and his will was presented, Mar. 4; his wid. (named
Mary), d. se. ab. 102. Col. John left several negro servants,
among whom were James, Tom, and Bacchus.
7. JOHN, Jun., of Hop., s. of John (6), m. Mary Mellen ; and had 1.
Mart, b. June 19, 1750, m. Maj. Lawson Buckminster, of Fram., May 4,
'69; 2. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 25, '52. m. Sam. Valentine, Dec. 5, '70, and d.
1828 ; 3. Jonathan, b. Nov. 24, '53, .1. Mar., '.57; 4 Abigail, b. Aug. 15,
'58, m. Isaac Clark, Dec. 28, '80, and d. in Fram., Mar. 18, 18:38; .5. Jane,
b. Mar. 31, '61 in. Gilbert Marshall, of Fram., Oct. 7, '82, and d. Oct. 15,
1836 ; 6. Anna, rn. Dr. Jerem. Stimpson ; 7. Olive, b. Ap. 28, '64, m. Rev.
N. How, Jan. 3, '91 ; 8. Rebeckah, b. May 10, '67, m. Rev. Piu Clark, of
Norton, Feb. 1, '98, and d. Mar. 2, 1810. Col. John d. Sep. 5, 1797, ».
75. (Hop. Rec.)
8. NATHANIEL ALDEN, son of Anthony, g. son of John
(6), m. in Hop., Lois Claflin, 1770 ; and had 1. Alden, was m
the marine service and hved in Roxb.; 2. Polly, m. Uriah Day,
2d, William Levering ; 3. Lois, m. Jeduthan Dadmun, Dec. 18,
1800 ; 4. Lucy, m. John Parkhurst ; 5. Betsey, m. Josiah
Smith, of, E. Sud., Mar. 26, 1806; 6. Hannah, m. Warren
Morse ; 7. Gilbert D. ; 8. Isanna, m. Phhieas Eames, July,
1790 ; 9. Sally, m. Otis Parkhurst ; 10. Samuel. Nath., the
f. moved into Fram. with his chil., hved in the Swift house, and
d. in Milford, ab. 1820, se. 70.
9. Sarah, m. in Fram. James Stone, Dec. 25, 1733. Anne,
m. Phinehas Wilson, Oct. 26, 1739. Mehetabel, m. Wm. Green
wood, Feb. 10, 1789. •

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The family of Jones are numerous on Boston Rec. Matthias and w
Anne, had Elizahdh, b. 1631 ; John, b. Sep. 16, 1638; Thomas, June 18
164:3. John and w. Elizubeth, h«d John b. Nov 8, 1665 ; William, 1668;
Jolham. 1672. John and w. Rebeckah, of Charlestown, had Thomas b.
1673 ; John, 1677, &c. Many of the name were among the early eiiiinrants!
(See Savage's Gleanings and Farmer). Concord Records bear nmny oif
the name. Thomas, of Sherb., m. Elizabeth Bullard, Ap. 30, 1701, and
was f of Jonathan, Aaron, of Holl., Thonuis, &c. Elder John, whs of Holl.
1751. James and w. Sarah, of Sud., 1707. Nathaniel, and w. Mary
1708. Samuel and w. Mary, 1709. S.^muel, (w. Susannah), of Marlb '
1732, was f of Jona., SUas, Timothy, JVathan, &c.
KAZER, NATHAN, of Fram., m. m Sud., Bathshebah Alex
ander, of Fram., July, 1778. [Eliezer Keazer, of Salem, m.
Mary Collms, 1679.]
KELLOGG, DAVID, was m. to Sally Bridge, May 27, 1781,
by Rev. Joseph Bridge, of E. Sud., and had 1. Mary, b. Feb,
25, 1782, m. Dr. John Ball Kittredge, July 19, 1801, and d. Aug.
20, 1836 ; 2. Sally, b. Sep. 28, 1783, m. Dea. Wm. Brown, Jr., of
Boston, May 9, 1805 ; 3. Nancy, b. July 16, 1785 ; 4. Gardner,
b. Aug. 28, 1788, m. Wid.  Fairbanks, and d. Ap. 29,
1842 ; 5. Martha, bap. May, 1787 ; 6. David, bap. Ap., 1791 ;
7. Charles, bap. Ap., 1793. The Rev. David, b. in Hadley,
grad. at Dartm. Coll., 1775, S. T. D., Dartm., was ord. over the
1st ch. m Fram., Jan. 10, 1781, and d. Aug. 13, 1843, ae. 87 ;
Sally hia w. d. Feb. 14, 1826, se. 73. [Joseph Kellock, and w.
Joanna, had in Boston, Edward, b. Oct. 1, 1660.*]
KENDAL or KENDALL, FRANCIS Kendal, alias Miles,! of Wob.,
m. Mary Tidd, Dec. 24, 1644, and had, 1 John, b. May 2, '46, (w. Eunice);
2. Thomas, b. Jan. 28, 1648-9; 3. Elizabeth, b. 1652; 4. Ri. beckah, b.
Jan. 2, 16.57, m. Jo-hua Eat^n ; 5. Samuel, b. 1659, m. Rebeckiitt Mixer,
of Wat., f. of, Samuel, b. 1684 ; Isaac, 86 ; Joshua ; Ebenezer; Rtbeckah, ra.
 Russell ; Ruth, m.  Bancroft; AbigaU, va.  Nichols; Tabitha,
m.  Richardfon. Sam. Sen.'s will was proved 1749, " of Lancaster,
formerly of Wob." (Wore. Prob.) ; 6 Jacob, b. 1660, (w. Persis) ; 7. Mart,
ni. Israel Read; 8. Hannah, m. William Green ; 9. Abigail, m. 
Read. Francis, Ihe f took the freeman's oath. May 26, 1647, and was
"released from all ordinary Iraynings," 16.57. (Co. Rec. L 120.) A depo
sition given by him, an. 1700, represents him as se. "ab. 4 score years."
His will was proved 1707, in which he names a g. daughter, Mary Peirce.
Dea. Thomas, of Wob., was his brother, who had numerous daughters,
•Martin and Joseph Kellogg, (brs.) strength." He d. at Newington,
and a sister, were taken captives at Conn., 1758.
Deerfield, 1703. The brothers es- t The tradition of his descendants
caped. Joseph, Esq. became an in- represents Francis as having emi-
terpreler, "the best in his day, that grated without the knowledge of hia
New England had." He d. at Sche- family ; and his name was altered to
nectady. Capt. Martin was remark- avoid discovery.
able for his " courage and bodily

808 KENDALL.
but no male issue. Rev. Dr. Kendal, of Weston, supposed the name
originally Kentdale, and that the f. of Thomas and Francis was John. A
John of Camb., 1646, d. at Camb., March 21, 1660-L See Inveniory in
Mid. Prob.
2. THOMAS, s. of Francis (1), of Wob., had by w. Rulh, 1. Ruth, b.
Feb. 17, 1674 ; 2. Thomas,^ b. May 19, 1677 ; 3. Mart, b. Feb 27, '80-1 ; 4
Samuel, b. Oct. 29, '82, [f. by w. Eliz., of Rev. Samuel, of N. Salem ; James,
(ancestor of J. Kendall, D.D., of Plymouth) ; Josiah and Ezekiel, of Ster
ling ; Timothy and Jonas, of Lancaster; Jesse and Seth. of Athol, and sev
eral daughters. Sam. lived a lime at Athol, and d. at Wob. Dec. 13, 1764.)
[Sam., 9? Wob., bought, in 1725, 60 acres of Dan. Stone, of Hop. Samuel,
Jr. bought in Hop,, 1731.] 5. Ralph, b. May 4, 1685, a tailor, moved
to Lancaster; 6, Eliezer,^ b. Nov. 16, 1687; 7. Jabez, 8. Jame, twins, b.
Sept. 10, 1692; 9. - — , b. and d. Dec. 16, '95. Thomas m. 2d, Abigail
Broughton, 1696, who d. 1716. Thomas d. May 25, 1730.
3. THOMAS, s. of Tho. (2), m. Sarah, dr. of Rev. Tho.
Cheever, of Chelsea; lived in Lex., and had, 1. Benjamin* ; 2.
Mary, b. 1711 ; 3. Joshua^ b. Aug. 7, '13 ; 4. Ezekiel, b. Nov.
21, '16 ; 5. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 4, '17-8 ; 6. Ruth, b. June 13,
'20 ; 7. Jane, b. Nov. 14, '22 ; 8. Elijah," 9. Elisha*, twms,
b. Jan. 30, '24-5. Thomas, the f. moved with his family to Fram.,
and settled to the N. E. of S. House, No. 9. Mrs. Sarah, w. of
Thomas, d. hi Fram., Mar. 2, 1761, se. 75.
4. BENJAMIN, s. of Thomas (3), m. Keziah Leland, of Sherb., Jan,
24, 1732-^. He had in Sherb., 1. Benjamin, b. and d. 1736. The ra. d.
March 21, 17-36, se. 23, and Benj. m. 2d. Eunice Leland, of Holl, 1736,
and had, 2. Keziah, b. Aug. 7, '37, m. Wm. Bodeu (Bowdoin), June 16,
'57 ; 3 Aseneth, b. 1740, m. Nath'l Holbrook, May 4, '63 ; 4 Ltdia, b.
'42; 5. Benjamin, b. March 18, '4.5, m. Kezia Twitchell, Ap. '68 ; 6. Asaph,
b. 1747; 7. Eunice, b. '50; 8. Timo., m.in Fram., Lucy Rice, June, 1785.
Beiij., the f. d. in Sherb.
5. JOSHUA, s. of Thomas (3), m. Sarah Dewing, of Nat.,
1745, and had hi Fram., 1. Jane, b. July 17, 1746, m. Reuben
Eames, of Holl., and d. Feb. 2, 1837, se. 91 y., 8 mos. [Lt.
Joshua, who was of Holl., unm., ab. 1785, and moved to Wards
boro', Vt., and Ezekiel, were also chil. of Joshua.] Joshua was
rated in Fram., 1755, and prob. left town.
6. ELIJAH, s. of Tho. (3), was adm. to the ch.. May 8, 1748,
and m. Jemima Smith, of Sud., May 24, 1750. Their chil. were
1. Martha, b. Ap. 22, 1751, m. Joseph Drury, of Nat. ; 2.
Elijah, b. June 13, '52, d. Feb. 9, '54 ; 3. Elijah, b. June 20,
'54, d. unm., July 11, 1820 ; 4. Cheever', b. Aug. 5, '56 ; 5.
Nathaniel, b. Oct. 22, '58, m. Susannah Haynes, of E. Sud.
Sus. d. 1832 ; Nath. d. in Fram., without issue, Aug. 21, 1844.
Ehjah, the f. d. in Fram., 1776, se. 52. His wid. Jemima d. ab.
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7. CHEEVER, s. of Elijah (6), m. Dolly Parish, and with w.
cov'd, July, 1781. They had, 1. Nancy, bap. July, 1781 ; 2.
Betsey, bap. May, '84 ; 3. Samuel P., bap. Sep., '83.
8. ELISHA, s. of Tho. (3), m. Ruth Payson, of Walpole, and had, 1.
Samuel, H. Coll., 1782, D D.. minisier of Weston, Mass.; 2. Hannah, m.
Solomon Marshall, of N. Scoti:i; 3. Abigail, ni.  Holmes, of Wey
mouth; 4. Patson, d. young; 5. Sarah, in. Daniel Whitman, of N. Sco
tia; 6. Mart, in. Joseph Bailev, of Nat., 1788, lives a wid. in Fram.; 7.
Bktset, d. young ; 8. Susan; 9. Ruth, m. Abijah Mann, of Marbleliead ;
10.  , d. in infancy. The f , Elisha, had 4 chil. b. in Sherb. He then
removed to Annapolis, N. Scotia, and on the breaking out of tbe Revolu
tionary War, returned, lived many years in the family of the Rev. Dr.
Kendal, of Weston, and d. at the venerable age of 99 years.
9. ELIEZER, s. of Thomas (2), m. Hannah Rowe, of Lex
ington, and had 1. Thomas^", b. 1715 ; 2. John ; 3. Eleazer^^;
4. Hannah, m. Simeon Stone, Jan. 1745, and d. at Rutland,
1801, se. 80; 5. Jonathan, b. Jan. 5, 1728-9, m. Frances
Crumpton, of Sud., Mar. 14, '50, and lived in Walpole ; 6. Ra
chel, b. Mar. 29, '30, m. Uriah Rice ; 7. Samuel, b. Nov. 19,
'35, d. young. Ehezer, the f. settled in Fram., at the place of
Deac. John Kendall, when the neighborhood was covered with
forest. His w. Hannah died, 1761. He m. 2d, wid. Sarah
Angier, and executed a deed of settlement to his son Thomas,
1T67. 10. THOMAS, Jun., s. of Ehezer (9), m. Hannah Rice, Mar.
27, 1751, and with w. cov'd, Dec. 29, '51, and adm. to the ch.,
Mar. 4, 1764. His chil. were 1. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 20, 1752 ;
2. Martha, b. Nov. 6, '53, m. Joshua Lamb, May 2, 1776, and
d, m Philipston ; 3. John", b. May 8, '55 ; 4. Hannah, b. Sep.
9, '56, m. Joseph Belcher, May '82, lived in Fram. ; 5. Nathan^^,
I. Sep. 12, '59. Tho., the f. hved on the farm of Deac. John,
and d. 1795, se. 80. Hannah, his w., d. 1822, se. 95.
IL JOHN, s. of Tho. (10), m. Mary Greenwood, June, 1782,
and had 1. James, b. Ap. 1783, m. Hannah Wright, at Philips-
ton; 2'. Abigail, b. 1785, m. John Eames, of Holl., lives in
Dover, Vt. ; 3. Nelly, m. Jonas Bennet, lives a wid., at Canan-
daigaa; 4. Mary, m. Wm. GaUot, lives a wid., in HoU.; 5.
Ann, d. ab. 1812 ; 6. Rebeckah, b. '93 ; 7. Martha, b. '95, m.
Nathan Wright, of Philipston; 8. John, b. 1798, m. Levinah
Gibbs, Deac. of the 1st ch. ; 9. Susan, b. 1801, m. Silas Hem-
f, hves in Prov. ; 10. William, b. 1804, m. MUly Perkins,

310 KENDALL.  KNEELAND.
Uves in Wrentham. John, the f. d. in Fram., Nov. 16, 1840, se.
85. His w. Mary d. Jan. 13, 1837, se. 76.
12. NATHAN, s. of Tho. (10), m. Betsey Richards, Feb.
1784, and with w. adm. to the ch., Sep. 1786, and had 1. Betsey,
d. se. 19 ; 2. Amasa, bap. Nov. 1, 1786, m. 1st, Fanny Esty,
2d, AbigaU Mayhew ; 3. Luther, bap. Aug. '90, m. Mary Case,
who d. May 24, 1831, se. 36, and 2d, wid. Mary Rice ; 4. Sally,
bap. Mar. '92, m. Alexander Coohdge, of Nat. ; 5. Nancy, bap
Ap. 1794, m. Henry Traves. His w. d. May 28, 1846, as. 87.
He survives at an advanced age.
13. ELEAZER, Jun., s. of Ehezer (9), m. Mary Brown, of
Sud., Ap. 13, 1749, and had 1. Mary, b. Jan. 10, 1750, m. —
Weeks; 2. Rachel, b. Dec. 28, '51, m. Timothy Darlmg; 3.
Comfort, b. May 3, '53, d. young; 4. Eleazer, b. Oct., '56 ; 5.
Fanny, b. July 11, '58, d. young; 6. Comport, b. July 10,
'60. Eleazer, the f., lived near Mr. Hager's, and moved to Rock
ingham. 14. SAMUEL, (H. CoU., 1731, see No. 2)— was Schoohnaster
in Fram., 1732. Miss Sarah, was prob. mFram., 1749. Thomas
3d, was adm. to the ch., 1767. Abigail, dr. of Thomas, was
bap. Jan. 26, 1752. Martha, m. Nehemiah Wright, Jr., of
Fram., Dec. 10, 1778. Daniel, of Harvard, m. Hannah Rider,
of Fram., June 17^7. Ezekiel, m. Rebeckah Hemenway, Ap.
1788. Rev. David, H. CoU., 1794, s. of Jesse, of Athol, was
Preceptor of Fram. Academy.
Joshua, of Sud., (s. of Joshua, of Burlington), m. Mary Rutter, 1770,
and was f. of Joel, and Joseph. Joshua the f. m. 2d, Betty Stone, who
now lives, the wid. of Henry Eames. Thomas and w. Mary, of Hop.,
had Abner, b. 1739; Jonathan, b. '43; Thomas, b. '45. Mary, the m. d.
1747. John, of Lane, (his est. divided, 1741), had chil. John; Mary, m.
Philip Goss, Jr. ; and Experience, A. ab. 1747. Sarah, of Marlb. m. Reu
ben Ward, 1771. Joshua, of Southb., m. Mary Morse, Feb. 1773. Daniel,
B. of Joshua, of Charlemont, was bound to Daniel Stone, of Fram., from
1772 to 1777.
KEYES, OLIVER, of Fram., served under Col. Buckmmster,
1722. (State Files.)
KITTREDGE, DR. JOHN B., s. of Benj., of Tewkesbury,
and b. Oct. 8, 1771, came to Fram., 1791, andm. Polly Kellogg,
July 19, 1801. He stiU lives in the practice of a profession, he
has honorably prosecuted for 56 years.
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had m Fram., John, b. June 18, 1710. Benj., the f. moved to
Oxford, where he was among the earhest proprietors.
KNOWLTON, DANIEL, m. AbigaU Almy, Feb. 17, 1743,
and had in Fram., Elias, b. ab. 1744, and 10 other chU. in Hop.
Daniel, the f. was rated in Fram., ab. 1765. He lived near the S.
House, No. 4, and d. ab. 1782, se. 65.
2. ELIAS, s. of Daniel (1), m. Elizabeth Jennings, of HoU.,
and had 1. Rebeckah, b. Oct. 3, 1765, m. Daniel Morse, of
Fram., June 29, '90, and went to Holland purchase. D. d. in
HoU., 1843 ; Rebeckah d. in Fram., 1840 ; 2. Elisha, b. June
5, 1767, m.  Chamberlin, of Dublin, and d. there a few years
since ; 3. Daniel, m.  Blake, of Holden ; 4. Luther, m.
Prudence Dadmun, Dec. 28, 1800 ; 5. Jesse ; 6. Elizabeth, d.
unm. ; 7. Gilbert, moved E. Ehas, the f. hved near the South
Burial Ground, and d. in HoU., ab. 1787.
3. ISAIAH, (s. of Jona. of HoU.), m. Jemima Johnson, of
Fram., May 25, 1796, and had 1. Isaiah, b. July 20, '97 ; 2.
Leonard K., b. 1799, d. young ; 3. William, b. Dec. 1800.
The f. moved E.
4. Jonathan, and w. Rebeckah, came to Fram., from Hol
hston, May 27, 1773. (T. Rec.) Anna, (dr. of Daniel), m.
Phihp Metcalf, May 26, 1790. Ruth, m. in Fram. Edward Caryel,
both of Hop., Sep. 27, 1733. Daniel, of HoU., m. AbigaU
MarshaU, of Fram., Nov. 11, 1781.
Jonathan, of Hop., had s. Jonathan, bap. 1739. Tradition states that
Jonathan and Daniel (1) were brothers, sons of Daniel, whose father emi
grated to New England.
LAINS, VILOT, m. Semeon Harry, both oi F., Feb. 13, 1752.
LAMB, THOMAS, took the oath of freeman. May 18, 1631, and had by
W.Elizabeth, 1. Caleb, b. and d. 1639 ; Eliz., w. of Thomas, d. 1639, and
he m.' Dorothy Harbittle, 1640, and had 2. Caleb, b. 1641, m. Mary Wise,
1668, was a mariner, and d. ab. 1697, having Thomas, b. 1670 ; Caleb, '71 ;
Joseph, '73, d. '92 ; Mary, '78 ; Jeremiah, '79 ; Mary, '82 ; John, '83 ; John, '84 ;
Eardce; Huldah, '87; 3. Joshua, b. 1642; 4. Mart, b. 1644; 5. Abi.al^, b.
1646. Thomas, the f. was " late deceased," 1651. Dorothy, (prob. his
wid.), m. Thomas Hawley, 1651. Farmer states that Tho's, of Roxbury,
cam^ over 1630, in the fleet with Gov. Winthrop, and d. April 3, 1645.
Joshua, of Roxb., s. of Thomas, m. Mary, dr. of John Alcock, and had
Elkabelh, b. 1683 ; John, b. and d. '85 ; Smuel, b. Ap. 9, '86 ; Thomas, b.
Mar. 23, '89. Mary, wid. of Joshua, d. Oct. 9, 1700. Joshua m. Susanna
Cary, 1702, and had s. Joshua, b. July 14, 1703. Col. Joshua, from Roxb.,
was an early prop, at Leicester. Hardwick was first called Lambstown
from this family. Edward, (w. Margaret,), had at Wat., from 1633, Han-
"aft, Samuel, Mary, and others who d. young.

312 lamb.
2. ABIAL, s. of Tho (1), had at Roxb., by w. Elizabeth (who
was adm. to the Rox. Ch., 1676), Harbuttlb, bap. Feb. 28,
1674-5 ; ABIAL^ b. Dec. 23, 1679 ; Jonathan*, b. Nov 11,
1682. Abial was in Fram. as early as 1695, and occupied land
near Doeskin HUl, leased from White and Buckminster. Abial
Sen., was Constable, 1700, and Selectman, 1701. He prob. d.
in Fram. [One Abial only was rated, 1710.]
3. ABIAL, Jun. s. of Abial (2),m. Hannah Taylor, of Marlb.,
Oct. 27, 1699 ; and had, 1. Sarah, b. Ap. 6, 1701 ; 2. Caleb, ,
b. Oct. 30, 1704 ; 3. Ebenezer, b. Oct. 19, 1706, (f. at Oxford,
by w. Anne, of Abijah, b. 1739 ; Reuben, b. '42, d. 1819; Richard,
'45 ; Martha, '47 ; Lucy, '50) ; 4. Abial, b. Jan. 21, 1708-9,
(f. at Oxford, by w. AbigaU, of Dorothy, b. 1741 ; Sarah, '43 t,
Collins, '45 ; Abigail, '47 ; Levi, '49, (w. Elizabeth) ; Abigail,
'51 ; Jonathan, '53 ; Zerviah, '55 ; Collins, '57 ; Abiel, '59 ;
Edmund, '61; Lydia, '64 ; Zerviah, '67.) [William, m. at
Ox., Lois Larned, 1743, and Rebeckah Hovey, 1753 ; Samuel,
of Ox., m. Sarah Dana, 1753.] Abial was an early prop, of Ox.,
and was dismissed from Fram., to form a ch. in Ox., Jan. 15,
1721. 4. JONATHAN, s. of Abial (2), m. Lydia Death, m Wat.,
1708 ; andhadm Fram., 1. Febb, b. Mar. 2, 1708-9^; 2. Lydia,
b. Dec. 31, 1701 ; 3. Mary, b. Nov. 8, 1712 ; 4. Jpnathan, b.
Feb. 26, '15 ; 5. Dorothy, b. Feb. 3, '17 ; 6. Joshua, b. Jan.
14, '19.^ Jona., the f. hved in the N. part of the town; was Con
stable, 1717, and Selectman, 1716, for 3 years. [A Jona. of
Leicester, executed, 1745, deeds of gift to his sons Jona. and
Josh. His Inventory, (£664), is dated 1749.]
5. SAMUEL, prob. s. of Joshua, (see No. 1), m. Hester
Joshn, of Marlb., Feb. 17, 1707-8 ; and had in Fram., 1. Mary,
b. May 31, 1710, m. Phmehas Mixer, of Southb. Nov. 19, '35 ; 2.
Barzillai", b. Sep. 12, 1712 ; 3. Samuel', b. Mar. 10, 1721-2.
Esther, w. of Sam., d. Mar. 23, 1728-9. [Joshua, s. of Sam.
and Mary, was b. hi Fram., Aug. 15, 1733.] Samuel the f. lived
in the west part of the town, near Southb. bounds, and the Tum
pike. 6. BARZILLAI, s. of Sam. (5), m. Sarah Knowlton, of
Hop., 1734, and had hi Fram., 1. John, b. Sep. 23, 1734 ; 2.
Israel, b. ab. 1737, m. Lucy Wheeler, and Hannah Sawyer, and

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d. at Templeton, 1836, se. 91, f. of Jonas, Asahel, Isaac, Abel,
Sally, Levi, Lucy, and Deborah ; and at Hop., 3. Samuel, bap.
1741, m. Rebeckah Cozzens, Mar. 18-, 'G2, lived in Philipston ;
4. Joshua, bap. 1743 ; 5. Joseph, bap. 1747, m. Relief Cobleigh,
lived in Temp. ; 6^ Isaac, bap. 1749, lived in Philipston ; 7.
Barzillai, bap. 1752, m. Zuba Bigelow, hved in Phihpston ; 8.
a, daughter, d. young. Barzillai, the f., d. in Templeton.
7. SAMUEL, Jun., s. of Sam. (5), had in Fram., by wife
Sarah*, 1. Joshua, b. Oct. 29, 1748, m. Martha KendaU, May
2, '76, d. m Temp. ; 2. BENJAMIN^ b. Oct. 14, 1750 ; 3. Esther,
b. May 21, '52, m. Joseph Seaver, and d. in Petersham ; 4.
Sarah, b. July 2, '54, m. Manasseh WUder, of Petersham ; 5.
John, bap. July 10, 1756, m. Susannah Haven, Mar. 16, '79,
andd. at Phihpston, Feb. 5, 1822, f. oi Azubah, Benj. H., Susan,
Betsey, Sarah, John, Patty, Ezra, Eleanor and Sumner; 6.
Mart, bap. Sep. 24, 1758, m. Amos Underwood, May '84 ; 7. a
son, bap. June 4, '62 ; 8. Nathan, bap. July 1, '64, m. Lucy
Pepper, hved in Guilford; 9. Elizabeth, bap. Aug. 17, 1766, m.
Timo. Underwood, June 7, '92 ; 10. David, bap. May 29, '68,
m. Lydia Barret, and d. in PhUipston ; 11. Abigail, bap. Aug.
26, '70, m. Michal PUie, May '93, and d. in N. Y. ; 12. Martyn,
bap. May 1, '74, went to Whitestown, N. Y. [Molly, a dr. of
Sam., m. John Parker, of Royalston.] Samuel, the f. and wife
Sarah were adm. to the ch., Sep. 1748 ; and lived where is a ceUar
hole, between the new road to Southb., and the Turnpike. [Mr.
Samuel was buried. Mar. 27, 1793.]
8. BENJAMIN, s. of Sam. (7), m. Nabby Rice, June 23,
1779, and had 1. Martin, b. Mar. 13, 1781 ; 2. Nathan, b.
Jan. 25, '82 ; 3. Polly, b. Nov. 17, '84. Benj. lived on the
place of Adam Littlefield, and moved to N. York.
9. ELIZABETH, bap. hi Fram., Ap. 14, 1717. Abigail, m.
Nathan Underwood, Dec. 27, 1792. Samuel, m. in Hop.,
Mary Atwood, 1747. Dorothy, of Fram., m. Daniel Johnson,
of Marlb., Dec. 23, 1697. Mary, was adm. to the Ch., May 3,
1747. LAMBERT, PLATO, b. Dec. 1, 1737, was taken when an
infant, by Martha Nichols. (T. Rec.)
' Samuel's w., as recorded in the registry of births, was Sarah.
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314 LEARNED.
LEARNED, LARNED, or LARNETT, WILLIAM, took the freeman's
oath. May 14, 1634, and, with w. Goodeth, was rec'd to the Charlestown
church, 1632. He signed a town order, 1634, and in 1637, a remon
strance respecting Mrs. Hutchinson, deemed seditious, for which, he made
acknowledgments, Nov. 2, 1637, and was made rectus in curia. (Col. Rec.)
He was one of the founders of Woburn, where he d. Ap. 5, 1646. [Wid.
Sarah, d. at Maiden, Jan. 24, 1660-1, and wid. Jane d. do,, 1660, or, '61.
2. ISAAC, m. in Reading, Mary, dr. of Isaac Sternes, July 9, 1646, and
had, L Mary, b. Aug. 7, 1647 ; 2. Hannath, (Hannah), b. Aug. 24, '49, m.
Josejih Farwell, (of Chelmsford), 1666; 3. William, oldest son, in 1674,
" of Wat.," sold to Tho. Hinchman, land in Chelmsford, (Mid. Deeds, V.
102), and his est. was administered by his brs. Isaac and Benoni, '85. (Co.
Rec, IV. 152) ; 4. Isaac,^ b. Oct. 5, 1655 ; 5. Bekoki^, b. Dec. 4, 1656.
Isaac, the f lived at Wat. and Reading, was of Wob., Ap. 30, 1652, when
he sold to BartholojTiew Pierson, his house, barn, stable, &c., and 78
acres of land, in Wob. He bought, 1651, of Tho's Dudley, land "six
miles N. of Concord," and removed to Chelmsford, where he was select
man, and d. Dec. 4, 1657. His inventory (£222) was presented, April 6,
1658. His wid. Mary m. John Burg, 1662. (Mid. Co. Rec, I. 209).
3. BENONI, s. of Isaac (2), m. at Sherb., Mary Fanning, June 10, 1680,
and had, 1. Thomas,* b. Feb. 11, 1681-2; 2. Benjamin, b. Aug. 15, '86, m.
Hannah Badcock, Feb. 13, 1710, and d. 1712, f of James, b. 1712; 3.
Mart, b. Oct. 10, '88, m. George Robinson, of Dedham, Jan. 17, 1707.
Mary, w. of Benoni, d. Oct. 14, 1688, and he m. 2d, Sarah  , and had 4.
Hannah, b. Sep. 10, 1690, m. Eleizer Rider, Sep. 22, 1713 ; 5. Sarah, b.
May 31, '93; 6. Elizabeth, b. A p. 28, '94, m. Timo. Leland, Jan. 27,
1710 ; 7. John, b. May 2, '96 ; 8. Tabitha, b. Mar. 19, '97-8, m. Jonathan
Dewing, Jan. 5, 1721 ; 9. Abigail, b. July 4, 1700, m. John Woodard,
of Sud., Mar. 10, 1739-0 ; 10. Edward, b. Dee. 2, 1705. m. Sarah Larned,
Dec. 25, 1728, (fat Sherb., of J)fa?T/, b. 1729, m. Abijah Stratton, '47;
Sarah, b. 1733, m. Jedidiah Phipps, '50 ; Daniel, b. 1734, d. 1752. His w.
Sarah d. May 17, '36, and he m. 2d, Abigail Morse, of Sud., 1737, and had
.Abigail, '39; Benjamin, '41, of Dublin, 1769 ; AbigaU, '45, m. Daniel Grout,
'63 ; his w. Abigail d. Sep. 22, 1745, and he m. 3d, Sarah Pratt, of Newton,
Aug. 25, 1748, and had Edward, b. July 18, 1749) ; 11. Bathsheba, b.
May 3, 1708, m. Josiah Hendee, of Ashfoid, Jan. 9, 1729. Benoni, the f.
was early of Sherb., and on the committee to lay out lots, 1679. He was
deacon of the ch., and d. in Sherb., April 10, 1738. His wid. Sarah d.
Jan. 25, 1736-7.
4. THOMAS, s. of Benoni (3), settled in Watertown, and had, by w.
Mary, 1. Jonathan, b. Sep. 15, 1708, m. Hannah White, '30, and was f. of
Amariah, b. '32 ; Fanning, b. Mar. 3, '34, m. Abigail Jackson, of Newton,
'59; Thomas; Jerusha; 2. David, b. Feb. 19, 1710, in. Sarah Mixer, and
was f. of Thomas, b. 1731 ; David, '33 ; Lucy, '35 ; Elisha, '37 ; Mary, '39 ;
Sardh,'4:l; Oliver, 'U; Jesse, 'i6; 3. Joshoa, b. Nov. 22, 1712, m. Eliza-
abeth Goddard, 1731; 4. Benjamin, b. Jan. 15, 1713-4; 5. Abijah, b.
'15, of Camb., m. Sarah Smith, 1736; 6. Henry, b. 1719; 7. Mart, b. and
d. 1720; 8. Bezaleel, b. 1721, m. Jerusha Bond, '45 ; 9. Henry, b. 1722,
prob. d. young; 10. Mart; 11. Merct, b. 1725, prob. d. young; 12. Ama
riah, b. 1726, prob. d. young; 13. Jonas, b. 1728, m. Tabitha Morse,
1753. The will of Thomas, the f. was proved Jan. 12, 1729-0. He had
" br. in4aw, Joseph Mason. Mary was living a wid., 1736.

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5. ISAAC, s. of Isaac (2), m. Sarah Bigelow, July 23, 1679
and had in Fram., 1. Isaac", b. May 10, 1680 ; 2. Sarah, b.'
Mar. 16, '82 ; 3. Abigail, b. Mar. 11, '84 ; 4. Mary, b. Ap.
12, '86, m. WiUiam Bond, of Wat., 1712 ; 5. William, b. Feb. 12,
'87-8 ; 6. Ebenezer, b. Sep. (Oxford Rec, Aug. 31), 1690, was
a town officer, 1712, m. Deborah Haynes, Oct. 14, 1714, moved
to Oxford, and was f. of Dorothy, b. 1715 ; Ruth, '17 ; Abigail,
'19; Deborah, '21, d. '36 ; Martha, '24, d. '29 ; Mary, '26 ;
Ebenezer, '28, m. Jerusha Baker, '49 ; Comfort, '30 ; Jeremiah,
'33, (w. Elizabeth, and d. at Oxford, 1812, £e. 79 ; his w. d.
1784). Col. Eben. d. at Ox., Mar. 15, 1772, je. 81 ; 7. Samuel,
b.Oct. 4, 1692 ; 8. HanxNah, b. Sep. 16, '94, m. Obadiah Walker,
of Marlb., May 2, 1715 ; 9. Elizabeth, b. July 27, '96 ; 10.
Moses', b. Ap. 29, '99; 11. Martha, b. May 21, 1702, m.
Jacob Cummens, of Oxford, June 27, 1723. Isaac the f. (for
merly of Wat.), bought of Thomas Eames, 1679 and 1683, near
what is now " Learned's Pond," and was received to Sherb.,
prob. ab. 1679. He was Selectman in Fram., 1711, and d. Sep.
15, 1737.
6. ISAAC, s. of Isaac (5), m. Sarah How, Nov. 19, 1706,
and had, 1. .Josiah, b. Dec. 1, 1707, (and f. at Oxford, by w.
Katharine, of Katharine, b. 1733 ; Josiah, '35 ; Samuel, '38 ;
Moses, '40 ; Nehemiah, '43 ; William, '46 ; Ezekiel, '49 ; Sarah,
'53) ; 2. Isaac, b. Oct. 2, 1709, of Oxford, m. Elizabeth Jones,
of Hop., Jan. 1, 1736, and f. at Oxf., oi John, b. 1741, d. 1830 ;
Elizabeth, '44 ; Mary, '46 ; Abigail and Martha, '48 ; Asa, '50,
(w. Mary) ; Simpson, '52 ; g,nd by 2d w. Mary, Hannah, '54 ;
Eannah,'bl ; Isaac, '60; Lois, '62; 3. Experience, b. July
29, 1711. Isaac, the f. was perhaps also of Sherb., and may
have been the Isaac, a prop, in Templeton, 1735. Lt. Isaac d.
in Oxford, May 20, 1753. [Capt. John who d. in Oxf., 1796,
38.82, (his wives, Hepsebah ^ — , and Miriam Smith), may have
been his son. J
7. MOSES, s. of Isaac (5), had in Fram., by w. Lydia, 1.
MosES», b. Feb. 13, 1727-8 ; 2. Lydia, b. July 6, '30, d. July
9, '92, for many years a schoolmistress ; 3. Simon, b. May 25,
'32, said to have d. unm. in the army ; 4. Samuel, b. Feb. 14,
1733^, d. Dec. 12, 1751 ; 5. Daniel, b. Jan. 2, '35-6, d. Jan.
19, 1742 ; 6. Elijah, b. June 1, d. 22d, 1738 ; 7. Mehetabel,

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b. Mar. 24, 1739-0, d. Ap. 7 ; 8. Hannah, b. Mar. 16, '40-1,
m. John Gould, and 2d,  Winter ; 9. Elizabeth, b. Aug.
31, '43, m. Hananiah Temple ; 10. Deborah, b. Jan. 21, '45,
m.  Adams, (said to have been a cousin, from Truro), and
she d. a few years after marriage ; her only chUd d. young ; 11.
Sarah, b. June 16, '48, d. unm., ab. 1823. Moses the f. was
Selectman, 1747 and '48 ; was for many years Deacon of the
first ch., and held in much esteem. He d. May 25, 1769. His
w. Lydia d. Oct. 23, 1774.
8. MOSES, Jun., s. of Moses (7), had by w. Ruth, 1. Solo
mon, b. Aug. 17, 1749, went to sea; 2. Ruth, b. Jan. 1,
'52 ; 3. Mary, bap. Aug. 16, '52, d. Nov. 20, '74 ; 4. Moses,
b. May 15, '54, d. in the service, Sep. 17, '80 ; 5. Samuel, b.
June 7, '56, m. Hannah Walker, July 7, '78 ; 6. Simon, b. Dec.
11, '58 ; 7. Anne, b. Ap. 23, '61 ; 8. Mehetabel, b. July 3,
'63 ; 9. Thomas, b. Jan. 10, '66, m. Lydia TreadweU, 1789, and
d. in Templeton ; and in Templeton, 10. Daniel, b. June 18,
'68. Moses, the f., moved from Fram. to Templeton.
9. Mrs. Elizabeth, m. in Fram., Jacob Bancroft Winchester,
bothof Wat., Mar. 3, 1786.
LAWRENCE, JONATHAN, and w. Elizabeth, had in F., 1.
Mary, b. Nov. 30, 1729 ; 2. Sarah, b. Dec. 15, '31 ; 3. Jona
than, b. Feb. 5, '33-4.
Jonathan, and w. Elizabeth had in Sud., Elizabeth, b. Feb. 19, 1727-fi.
George, witnessed a deed in Fram., 1723. Jona. and w. Abigail, of
Sherb., had Jonathan, 1711. John, and w. Susannah, had in Sherb., Sarah,
b. Oct. 21, 1698; Mercy, Mar. 20, 1707; Samuel, (in Nat.), Jan. 29, 1712.
John, (w. Susannah), d. at Nat., 1712, leaving Danid, Ebenezer, Jonathan,
David, Elizaheth, Johanna. George, of Wat., m. Elizabeth Crisp, Sep. 29,
1657, and d. 1709, an aged man, leaving sons George and Benjamin, and
several daughters. John, (w. Elizabeth), of Wat., 163.5, was f. of Join,
Peleg, Zechariah, &c.
LEADBETTER, or LEABUTTUR, ISRAEL, and w. Martha,
came from Weston, 1775, with these chU., viz ; 1. William
Swift ; 2. Thomas, (lived in HoU,) ; 3. Israel. [Israel, m.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hemenway, Jan. 19, 1782. William, m. Hep
zebah Richards, Dec. 1789.]
2. EZRA, had in Fram., Patty, bap. Aug. 4, 1776 ; Ezra,
bap. Aug. 23, '78. Both famihes removed from town.
Henrt, of Dorch., m. Sarah Tolman, Jan. 18, 1658-9, and had Sarah,
b. '60, in.. Henry Withington, '84; Catharine, b. '62, m. Eph. Pasin, '84;

leadbetter — littlefield. 317
Hennj, '64, m. Relief Foster, '92 ; Deliverance, '67 ; Increase, '72, m. Sarah
Davenport, 1702 ; Ebenezer, '76, of Boston, 1713 ; Israel, '78, (w. Mary), and
lived to be ee. over 90.
LELAND, JONAS, of Fram., m. Olive Cole, of Sherb., Oct.
17,1793. Keziah, of Sherb., m. Benjamin Kendal, of F., Jan.
27,1732-3. This family were early at Sherb., and numerous.
LENNARD, JOHN, was drafted m Fram., 1778.
LEVERETT, REBECKAH, of Fram., ss. over 14, prayed
1792, for the appointment of Col. Micah Stone as her guardian.
(Mid. Prob.)
LEWIS, or LEWES, WILLIAM, m. in Southb., Mercy Pike,
Dec. 10, 1750, and had in F., 1. William, b. Aug. 31, '61 :
and in Southb., Abijah, Mar. 16, '54 ; William, May 14, '62.
James, of Southb., m. Martha Collins, 1753, and had Mary, b. '54 ; John,
'55. Hannah, was adm. to the ch. in Fram., July 15, 1753.
LITTLEFIELD, JOHN, and w. Mary, had at Dedham, Experience,
b. Dec. 17, 1659 ; John, b. Oct. 5, '64 ; Ebenezer, b. Oct. 13, '69. John
was "late of Wrentham," Ap., 1675, when he sold his houselot, &c., in
W., to Henry Wight, of Dodham.
2. EBENEZER, prob. s. of John (1), a housewright, had in Newton,
by w. Lvdia, 1. Jemima, b. 1697 ; 2. Ezra, b. '99, d. 1703 ; 3. Ebenezer,
b. 1701, d. 1798, m. Abiah Morse, of Medfield, 1728, (and f. at Holl , of
Simon, b. 1728, m. Dinah Marshall, '56 ; Beulah, 31 ; John, '37, m. Tabitha
Adams, of Medway, (f. of Hannah, Tabitha, Ruth, John, Jotham, and
Sarah); 4. Pelatiah, b. 1703, (w. Alice), f at Holl., of Elizahdh, b: '34;
Eknezer,'35; Jeremiah,'36; Lydia, '37 ; Huldah, and Alice,'39; Alice, '41;
Ebenezer, '47; Elizabeth, '52; 5. Ltdia, b. 1706; 6. Jerusha, b. 1708, m.
John Taylor, 1730; 7. Praisever (son), b. 1710; 8. Susannah, and 9.
Ephraim, twins, b. 1712 — E. ra. Sarah Bullard, of Holl., 1735, aud d. 1778,
f. at HoU. of Elizabeth, A. young ; Sarah, b. 1739, m. James Perry ; Eliezer,
b. '41, d. young; S)ibUla, '43, m. Asa Rockwood ; Elizabeth, '47, m. Thad
deus Levering ; Ephraim, Esq., b. '49, d. 1828, m. Sarah Gi-ant, (and f of
Jerusha, b. 1772, m. Aaron Bullard, ofFram. ; Eliel, '76, m. Sophia Mellen ;
Loammi; and Sally, m. John Eames, ofFram.); Asa, b. '57, m. Mary
Adams, of Holl. ; and Anne, m. Peletiah Gibbs ; 10. Stbil, b, 1714, m. James
Cheney, 1740. Eben, the f. d. at Newton, Jan., 1727-8; his w. Lydia d.
Oct. 12, 1717.
3. ASA, s. of Eph. and g. s. of Eben. (2), m. Mary Adama,
and had 1. Asa, d. 1790 ; 2. Ruth, b. Nov. 3, 1780, m. Thomas
Temple, Nov. 30, 1797 ; 3. Adams, b. June 30, 1783, m. Mary
Morse ; 4. Polly, b. July 20, 1792, m. Grant Fay, of Southb.
Asa, the f. came to Fram. from HoU., lived in the west part of the
Town, on the Turnpike, and d. Nov. 1837, se. 80. His w. Mary
d. 1838, Be. 88. 27*

318 LIVERMORE.  LORING.
LIVERMORE, JOHN, of Weston, m. in Fram., AbigaU Stone,
June 22, 1731, and had in Weston, 1. Abigail, b. 1731 ; and in
Fram. 2. Mary, b. Oct. 21, 1733 ; 3. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 7,
'35-6, m. Jesse Stone ; 4. John, b. Nov. 7, '38 ; 5. Susannah,
b. May 3, '43, m. Lt. Nathan Smith, of Fram. ; 6. Mary, b. July
23, '45 ; 7. Submit, b. Mar. 19, '48. The wid. Abigail, m.
Samuel Gleason, Ap. 3, 1755.
John was b. Ap. 2, 1709, s. of Jos. and w.Elizabeth, (for a time of Sud.l,
and g. s. of John, who d. in Weston, 1719. John, Sen. d. at Wat., Ap., 14,
1684, SB. 78. Joseph, prob. br. of John, of Fram., (w. Mary) was of Sud.,
1731, and had Samuel, b. '33, (w. Lois), and others.
LOCKE, or LOCK, JONATHAN, m. in Hop., Mary, wid. of
John Nichols, Oct. 2, 1761, and had in Hop., 1. Samuel, bap.
1762, d. young ; 2. John, b. Feb. 14, '64, H. CoU., 1792, m.
Hannah Goodwin, lived in Ashby, and was a Rep. in Cong. ; 3.
Sally, b. Ap. 9, '66, m. John Manning, of Ashby, and d. with
out issue; 4. Mehetabel; 6. Elizabeth, b. inFram., Mar. 5,
'70, m. Tho's Heald, Esq., (Dart. CoU., 1794), who was an Att'y
in Concord, Mass., and after, a judge in Blakely, Ala., where
he d. ; his wid. m. Elijah Newhall, of N. Ipswich, and d. 1843 ;
6. Joseph, b. 1772, (Dart. CoU., 1797), m. Lydia Goodwin, was
an Attorney at Billerica, State Senator and Counsellor, Chief
Just, of the Court of Sessions, and Judge of the Police Court in
LoweU; 7. Nancy, b. 1774, m. Imla Goodhue, of Westford.
Jona., the f., lived but a short time in Fram., on the Coohdge place.
His w. Mary d. June 17, 1803.
Ebenezer, was of Hop., 1732. Joshua, (w. Abigail), of Sud., had
Fortunatus, b. Sep. 26, 1779. Samuel, D. D., minister of Sherb., and Presi
dent of Harv. Coll., d. at Sherb., Jan. 15, 1777, ae. 45. Samuel, M. D^ d.
at Sherb., Aug. 30, 1788, se. 27.
LOOK, or LUKE, JOHN, m. at Martha's Vmeyar-d, Elizabeth
Weaver, and came to Fram. with his chU., viz : 1. "Elizabeth, m.
Ephraim Parkhurst ; 2. Mary, m. Timothy Steams, Sep. 3, 1794 ;
S. Eunice, m. Josiah Clayes, and d. June 22, 1836, sb. 64 ; 4.
Ruth, m. Enoch Belknap, Oct. 29, 1797. John, the f., d. at
sea. His wid. m. 2d, Rev. Edward Clark, ofFram., and d. 1804.
LORING, Mrs. SUSANNAH, d. Dec. 18, 1765. [She was
prob. wid. of Daniel Loring, of Boston.]
Isaac's wife was rec'd to Hop. ch., from Boston, 1756. The Rev. Israel,
minister of the W. church of Sud., d. Mar. 9, 1772, te. 89, and in the 66th
year of his ministry.

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LOVERING, Lt. JESSE, was in Fram., 1787.
MACCULLOUGH, JAMES, had m Fram., Nathaniel, b.
Jan. 18, 1746 ; Joseph, b. Feb. 28, 1748.
James, of Hop., had Elizabeth, bap. 1740 ; Agnes, '51 ; James, '53 ; John,
'55 ; Jane, '57.
MACFARLAND, or FARLING, JAMES, had Margaret,
bap. in Fram., Dec. 25, 1748.
Ebenezer and w. Elizabeth had chil. in Hop., from 1776. . Walter, of
Hop., (s. of Robert), m. Sarah Richardson, 1778. Thomas, of Hop., m.
Lydia Wires, 1782. Robert, of Hop., is said to have emigrated to N. E.,
B. 15.
MACKLINTOCK, JAMES, was in Fram., 1727, and signed
a-petition to the General Court. Margaret was bap., July 16,
1727. MACOY. See Coy.
MAN. Mr. Man kept sehool in Fram., 1780, and was prob.
from Medway.
MANSON, FREDERICK, b. at Sud., Aug. 16, 1746, (s. of
Richard, who m. Elizabeth, dr. of the Rev. Israel Loring, June
6, 1746), m. Anna, dr. of Dr. Ebenezer Hemenway, and had in
Fram., 1. Loring, b. Dec. 7, 1770, m. Elizabeth Sawin, of
Marlb. ; 2. Richard, b. July 15, '72, m. Polly Hart, of Boston,
d. 1802 ; 3. Anna, b. Nov. 22, '73, d. Oct. 12, '75 ; 4. Fred
eric, b. Dec. 2, '75, m.  Goodwin, of Camb., and lives there ;
5. Nathan, b. Feb. 7, '78, m.  Hemenway, of Camb. ; 6-
Ebenezer, b. Dec. 27, '79 ; 7. Polly, b. Nov. 5, '81, m. Wm.
Barber, of Medway, June 9, 1803, and d. Mar. 1815 ; 8. John,
b. Feb. 13, '84, m. Nelly Nurse, lives in Fram. ; 9. Sally, b.
Oct. 2, '85, m. Kellogg Hurlburt, of Utica; 10. Derby, b. Feb.
22, '88, m. Cyrus Cobb, of Boston, Aug. 12, 1806, and 2d,
Henry Tolman; 11. Otis, b. Ap. 12, '90, lived in Richmond,
Va.; 12. Dana, h. May 14, '94, m.  Sanger, 2d, 
Newton, lives at Waltham ; 13. Betsey Loring, b. Dec. 26, '97,
m. Francis Hurlburt, of N. Hartford. Frederick, the f., learned
his trade of shoemaking, at Weston, and came to F., ab. 1767.
He first hved at Wm. Hasting's, and after on the Southb. road.
He and w. cov'd. May 12, 1771. He d. Oct. 25, 1826, se. 80.
His wid. Anna d. June, 1843, se. 91.
MARRET, or MERRIT, WILLIAM, m. in Southb., Abigail

320 MARRET. — MARSHALL.
Nichols, Mar. 1743, and had 1. Abigail, m. Job Burnham; 2.
Nathaniel, d. unm. Wm., the f. m. 2d, Sarah How, and had
3. Sally, m. Andrew Newton ; 4. William, b. July 2, 1753, d.
young. Wm. m. 3d, Sarah Cummings, of Southb., 1776. Wm.
hved on the Common, and d. ab. 1782.
2. ALVIN, b. ab. 1778, m. Anne Bruce, and had Nathaniel,
William, Edward, Sumner, Ruth, and Betsey. The widow
Anne m. 2d, Luther Newton. Alvin hved on the Common.
Thomas, was of Camb., 1635. John, of Camb., m. Abigail Richardson,
1654, and was f of Amos, b. 1657, m. Bethiah Langhorn, '81; John, b.
1664 ; Edward, '70 ; Mart, '72 ; Ltdia, '73 ; others d. young.
MARSH, BETSEY, was b. in Fram., July 30, 1782.
MARSHALL, THOMAS,* rn. in Newton, his w. Esther, Nov. 2, 1715,
and hud, 1. Thomas, m. in Holl., Beriah Grant, 1744, and d. in Temple,
f of Aaron, b. '47; David, '50; Jonathan, '52, and others who d. young; 2.
Joseph ; 3. Ebenezer,2 b. Sep. 18, 1721 ; and at Holl., 4. John, b. 1723,
in. Maiy Farnsworth, and was f. of Rebeckah, b. 1750 ; Famsworth, b. '52,
d. a young man ; 5. Dinah, b. 1725, d. 1729; 6. Ezra, b. 1729, d. 1732;
7. Nahum, b. 1732, H. Coll., 1755, ni. Martha Lord, of Somersworth, and
d. in S. ; 8. James,* b. 1734. Tliomiis, the f. was deacon of Holl. ch., 38
years, m. 2d, wid. Abigail Culler, 1762, and d. Ap. 3, 1766, se. 75. His w.
Esther d. in Fram., Dec. 10, 1761, se. 71. (G. Stones).
Note. — Ebenezer, of Holl., m. Elizabeth Jones, Jan. 15, 1730, and
was f of Abigail, d. 1736; Dinah, b. 1737; Elizabeth, '42. Joseph, of
Holl., m. Mary Leland, 1737, and was f. of Eslcher, b. '38 ; Ezra, '40 ; Icha
bod, '42 ; and Joseph ; the f moved to Millord. Benjamin, of Holl., (from
Marblehead, prob. nephew of Dea. Tho's), had by w. Sybilla, Elizabdh, b.
1761 ; Sarah ; Mary ; Annes ; Sybilla ; Benjamin ; and Moses.
2. EBENEZER, s. of Thomas (l),m. Mehetabel Haven, Feb.
11, 1747-8 ; and had, 1. Anne, b. Dec. 19, 1748, m. WUliam
* Tradition supposes Thomas, of Thomas, was of Reading, 1640.
Holl. to have come from Chebacco, Thomas, was of Salem, 1657. Johk,
(now Essex), a part of Ipswich, was of Billerica, 1662, and left a s.
and adds that the ancestor was a sea- John, whose estate was settled 1721.
faring man, and in one instance re- William, of Charlestown, 1667, had
captured his vessel from thfi enemy. two wives, and d. ab. 1693, having
The inventory of Thomas, Jun., of bad William, John, (of Jamaica,
Chebacco, (w. Anne), is dated June 1697), Edward, &c. Thomas, was
19, 1682. One Thomas MarshaU of Charlestown, 1684. The Mar-
commanded a vessel from Boston, shalls were early in Boston, where
1714. Edmond, of Newbury, (prob. Thomas was chosen Dea. of tbe first
early at Salem), d. ab. 1673, leaving, ch., 1650. Tbe name of Thomas is
(perhaps with other chil.), Benjamin, found passim. Thomas took the
(pri>b. of Ipswich, 1679, and d. 1716, freeman's oath, Sept. 3, 1634. Thom-
f. by w. Prudence Woodward, m. as, ee. 22, clotbworker, came over in
1677, of Edmund, Ezekiel, John, and the James, 1634. Francis, ffi. 20,
4 drs.) ; Edmond, (who sold in 1682, embarked in the Christopher de Lon-
to Thomas Marshall, Jr., late of Ips- don, 1634. William, ae. 40, came
wich, land in Chebacco). Peter, over, 1634, in the Abigail. JonN,8e.
(w. Abigail), was of Newbury, 1684. 14, came over in the Hopewell, 1634.

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BaUard, and d. in Fram., ab. 1804; 2. Mehetabel, b. Oct. 27,
1758, m. Richard Sears, of Chatham, Nov. 25, 1778, lives a wid.
in C. ; 3. Gilbert, b. Dec. 26, 1760. Mehetabel, w. of Eben.,
d. Feb. 19, 1776, se. 53 ; and he m. 2d, Wid. Dkon, of Boston ;
3d, Esthor Fisk, Ap. 25, 1781 ; and 4th, Wid. Mary Haven, Oct.
23, 1783. Ebenezer was a miUwright and iron-worker in Fram.,
on Hop. River; was selectman 1764, for 2 years ; and d. Nov.
15, 1802, se. 81. (G. Stone.)
3. GILBERT, s. of Eben. (2), m. Jane Jones, of Hop., Oct. 7,
1782; and had, 1. Eeenezee, b. May 1, '83, d. 1803; 2.
Mary, b. Jan. 9, '86, m. Thomas Danforth, of Norton, Ap.
26, 1804 ; 3. Mehetabel, b. Jan. 30, '88, m. Samuel Danforth,
and hves in Bristol, N. H. ; 4. Nancy, b. May 8, '90, d. unm.,
1834 ; 5. Alethene, b. Mar. 28, '92, m. Richard Sears, of Chat
ham; 6. Rebeckah, b. Oct. 1, '94; 7. Jane, b. 1796, m. Cha's
Scudder, of Boston ; 8. Elizabeth, b. 1798 ; 9. John Jones, b.
May 24, 1800, m. Elizabeth Taber, of Roxb. ; 10. Fear Shepard,
b. Jan. 23, 1806, m. Calvin Shepard, Jun. Gilbert, the f. d.
Feb., 1842 ; Jane his w. d. Nov., 1836.
4. JAMES, s. of Thomas (1), then of Fram., m. Lydia Har
rington, 1756 ; and had, 1. Lydia ; 2. Olive, m. in Fram., Jacob
Pepper, Feb. 25, 1780 ; 3. Abigail ; 4. Julia. J. of F. m. 2d,
•Wid. SybU Holbrook, of Sherb., May 16, 1786, and d. in Sherb.
Jacob, ofNat, m. Mary Morse, 1775, and had David, WUliam, Pelatiah,
and Mary.
MASTRICK, or MISTRICK, JOHN, m. Sarah Coy of F.,
Aug. 12, 1747. He was probably a native of Wales ; was in F.,
1767, hved near Long Pond, and was wild and eccentric in his
habits. He had a s. Joseph, b. in Hop., June 19, 1752.
MATTHEWS, or MATHES, JOHN, of Marlb., m. Mary Johnson, and
had, 1. Ltdia, b. Mar. 16, 1691, d. 1706 ; 2. Ruth, b. May 9, '93; 3. John,
li. Jan. 18, '94, m. Jerusha Bigelow, 1718, and was f. in Southb., of John,
h. Oct. 17, 1719; Joseph, d. young; Jerusha, b. '24; Mary, '26; Sarah, d.
joung ; Barnabas, b. 30, m. Anna Munroe, '55 ; SybU, '32 ; Paul, '34, m.
Lucy Rice, '39 ; Jabez, '36 ; Thankful, '39 ; 4. Daniel, b. Mar., 1697, m.
Eunice Morse, 1724, and was f. of Solomon, b. '29; Eunice, '30 ; Asahel,
'32, m. Elizabeth Woods, Nov. 25, '60 ; Samuel, '34 ; Persis, and Hannah,
'35; Silas, '37, Phinehas, '39, d. '40 ; Thankful, '41 ; Aaron. '43 ; Phinehas,
*1, d. '56 ; and Grace, '48. Mary, w. of John, d. June 22, 1710, and he m.
2d, Sarah Garfield, 1713. John was prob. of Marlb., 1681.
Note. — John, of Roxb., had Gershom, b. 1641 ; Ehzabdh, '43. Farmer
supposes him to have moved to Springfield.

322 MATTHEWS. — MAYNARD.
2. JOHN, g. s. of John (1), m. ui Southb., Susanna More,
Dec, 1743 ; and had in Fram., 1. Jabish, b. Ap. 27, 1745 ; 2.
Hannah, b. May 4, '47 ; 3. Sarah, b. Mar. 20, '48 ; 4. John,
b. Mar. 3, '50 ; 5. Samuel, bap. Sep. 23, '53 ; 6. Susannah,
bap. Aug. 22, '56. J., the f. lived at Guinea End, and left town.
3. OLIVER, (b. June 3, 1765), s. of Asahel, (see No. 1), m.
Ohve Nurse, of Fram., Mar., 1790, and had bap. in Fram., Dec.
1795, chU. Anne, and Sally.
. MAVERIC, or MABRIC, JAMES, cov'd in F., Aug. 4, and
was bap. Aug. 18, 1717 ; he had, by w. Mary, in Sherb. 1. Sarah,
b. Aug. 13, 1718, m. John Putnam, Ap. 25, 1737 ; and in Sud.,
2. Mary, b. Mar. 4, 1720-1, m. David MeUen, of Fram,, June
20, 1744 ; 3. Abigail, b. June 4, 1725, m. Moses HiU, Aug. 10,
'49 ; 4. James, b. Aug. 4, 1729 ; 5. Esther, b. Ap. 30, '32 ;
6. Silence, b. Ap. 16, '35, m. (then of Fram.), Jedediah Par
menter, of Sud., Feb. 5, 1755 ; 7. Esther. Mary, w. of James, d
Nov. 17, 1740 ; and he m. 2d, Lydia Sanderson, Ap. 28, 1742.
"Mr. Maveric" was prob. ofFram., 1748. He d. Nov. 17,
1750. [Martha of Fram., m. Thomas Bellows of Marlb., May
29, 1716.]
MAYHEW, JOHN, of Shrewsbury, m. in Fram., Hannah
Rugg, Feb. 21, 1743 ; and had in Southb. 1. John, b. Ap. 28,
1747 ; 2. Jonathan, b. Mar. 14, '49 ; and in Fram., 3. Molly,
b. Jan. 17, 1752. John was prob. for a time of Hop.
2. JOHN, s. of John (1), had in F., by w. Abigail, 1. John,
b. Dec. 24,1775; 2. Walter, b. Feb. 22, '82; 3. Polly, b. July
22, '87 ; 4. Nabby, b. Sep. 2, '91 ; 5. Martin, b. Mar. 17, '95.
Lt. John the f. and w. were adm. to the ch., 1780 ; he d. in Fram.
Feb. 27, 1832, se. 84 ; his w. AbigaU d. Nov. 9, 1825, se. 73.
Thomas, {w. Jane), was of Wat, 1635. John Mayo, of Roxb., was f.
of John, (b. 1658, w. Sara) ; Elecaer, Joseph, Thomas, Benjamin, &c.
MAYNARD, JOHN, of Sud., who m. Mary Axdell, 1646, had the fol
lowing chil.: 1. John2; 2. Zachary, b. June 7, 1647; 3. Elizabeth, b.
May 26, '49, m. Joseph Graves, Jan. 15, '65-6, and d. 1676 ; 4. Hannah b
Sep. .30 '53, not in the will ; 5. Mart, b. Aug. 3, '56, m. Daniel Hudson',
Jun., 74, and d. 1677 ; 6. LyniA, m. Joseph Moore. John was of Camb
16.34, and took the freeman's oath. May 29, 1644. He was a petitioner
for Marlb., 1656. He d. at Sud., Dec. 10, 1672, and his will was proved
Ap. 1. 73. [LvniA m. in Charlestown, Samuel Hale, Mar 19 1668]
2 JOHN, Jun., s. of John (1), m. Mary Gates, 1658, and had, in Marlb,
1. John, h. 1661, d. 1731 ; his chil. by w. Lydia, were John, b. 1690, m!

MAYNARD. 323
Hepsebah Brigham, 1719 ; Daniel, b. '92, (w. Mary), d. 1760 ; James, b.
1694, m. Mary Morse, 1719, and lived at Westb., 1. of Phinehas, James,
&c. ; Mary, '96 ; Reuben, '98 ; Abigail, 1701; Phinehas, '03, d. '25 ; Belhiah,
'05, d. 1720; Hezekiah, '08, in. Tabitha How, of Mtirlb., in Fram., June 11,
1739, and f. of Bethiah, Hezekiah, (w. Hannah), and Adam ; 2. Elizabeth,
b. 1664, m.  Brigham; 3. Simon, b. 3666, d. young; 4. Simon, b.
1668, f. by w. Hannah, of Hannah, b. 1694 ; (Simo??, '96, m. Sarah Church,
1718; Elizabdh, '98, m. Robert Horn, 1723; Tabdha, 1701 ; Elisha, 1703;
Eunice, 1705 ; Ephraim, 1707, w. Sarah, (f of Tabitha, Sarah, Ephraim,
Simon, Joseph, Benjamin, and Eunice); Benjamin, b. 1709, and piob. of
Shi'ewsbury, (f. of Seth, Jonah, Benjamin, Simon, Sarah, and Abigail); 5.
David, b. 16&9, d. at Westb., ab. 1757, f by w. Hannah, (who d. 1725), of
Keziah, b. 1703 ; David, '04 ; Ruhamah, '06, m. Deac. Josiah Newton ; Jon
athan, '08 ; Martha, '10, m. Daniel Mason ; Jesse, '12 ; Jotham, '14, prob. of
Bolton; Ebenezer, '16 ; JVathan; Hannah; and Mercy; 6. Zechariah, b.
1672; 7. Hannah, m.  Davenport; 8. Sarah, b. 1680; 9. Ltdia, b.
1682; 10. Joseph, b. 1685, m. Elizabeth Price, 1707, and f of Persis, b.
1713; Elizabdh,'16 ; Benjamin, '21. Elizabeth, his w. d. at Worcester,
1732. John, Jr., early took the oath of fidelity,' at Sud. He d. at Marlb.,
and his will was proved, Jan. 9, 1711-2. He left a w. Sarah.
3. ZACHARY, or ZECHARIAH, s. of John (1), m.Han. Coolidge, 1678,
and had, 1. Zechariah, b. Ap. 30, 1679, f by w. Sarab, at Sud., of Zeba-
diah, b. Jan. 17, 1701-2, m. Sarah Mosman, 1734, and d. Feb. 18, 1775;
Sarah, 1703; Jonathan, '06 ; Lucy, Ap., 17(09), m. John Hayden, of Hop.,
1726; Timothy, 1712; JVathan, 1714, m. Betty Jewell, 1741 ; Zechariah, b.
Jan. 15, Jfl9-0, m. Sybilla Brigham, 1738, who d. Feb , 1778, and wid.
Mary Walker, 177^ (father of Daniel, Gideon, William, &.c.,); 2. John,
b. Jan. 26, 1680-1, d. 1740, m. Elizabeth Neadom, of Camb., 1713, and
d.Mar. 12, 1740, se. QO, f of John, b. 1721, m. Esther Rice, '47, and d.
1809, f of Caleb, Abel, Israel, Reuben, &c. ; 3. Hannah, b. Jan. 25, 1683 ;
4. Jonathan, b. Ap. 8, 1685; 5. David, b. May 22, 1687; 6. Elizabeth,
b. Jan. 3, 1691-2, m. Thomas Walker, 1717, and d. 1723 ; 7. Abigail, b.
Mar. 13, 1700. Zechariah, the f. d. iu Sud., 1724. His w. Hannah d.
1719.* 4. JONATHAN, s. of Zachary (3), m. Mehetabel Neadom, of
Camb., Dec. 10, 1714 ; and had in Fram., 1. Mehetabel, b.
Mar. 4, 1715-6, m. Caleb Drury, May 27, 1735 ; 2. JoNATHAN^
b. Jan. 1, 1717-8 ; 3. Zechariah, b. Nov. 23, 1719, d. July 15,
1741, se. 21.7.22 (G. stone) ; 4. JoHN,b. Sep. 29, 1721, lived in
Grafton; 5. Joseph«, b. Nov. 20, 1725; 6. William, b. Dec.
4, 1727, d. July 24, 1740, se. 12.7.20. (G. stone). Jona. the
f. came from Sud. to Fram., occupied the Aaron BuUard farm,
was constable, 1718. His wiU was dated, Dec. 15, 1760. Me
hetabel his w. d. Oct. 19, lt67, se. 77. (G. stone.)
5. JONATHAN, Jr., s. of Jona. (4), m. Martha Gleason,

•Moses, of Sud. m. Lois stone, of 67. About 16 months before his
Fram., 1734, and d. March 26, 1782, death, he weighed 4ol pounds. (Rut.
ffi. a5, f of Samud ; Moses, who ra. Rec.) ; Capt. Micah; Daniel; Josiah;
Tabitha Moore, 1752, and moved to Mithanid ; Migail, and Lois.
Rutland, where he d. Dec. 1796, ae.

324 MAYNARD.
Nov. 11, 1742, and with w. rec'd to the ch., Nov. 4, 1750 ; and
had, 1. William^ b. Mar. 29, 1745 ; 2. JoNATHAN^ b. May 22,
1752. Jona. the f. m. 2d, wid. Sarah HiU, (a Muzzey), of Sherb.,
by whom he had no chil. He hved in the Dr. Stone House, and
d. in Fram., 1782. His w. Sarah d. ab. 1789.
6. WILLIAM, s. of Jona. (5), m. Mary Pepper, was with w.
adm. to the ch., Oct. 13, 1771, and had hi Fram., 1. J%HN,,b.
Oct. 3,1766, m. at Santa Cruz, Mary Durant, and d.in Scarboro*
Me., June, 1818 ; 2. Martha, b. May 8, 1768, m. Isaac Damon,
of E. Sud., Jan. 1, '98 ; 3. Mary, b. June 2, '70, m. Eph. Cai^
ter, of Lancaster, and d. June, 1827 ; 4. Benjamin, b. Ap. 4,
'72, d. unm. in Demarara, ab. 1810 ; 5. William, b. Mar. 11,
'74, m. Eunice Dench, Mar. 12, '97. and d. Nov. 15, 1 804, (f. of
Lawson Dench, b. June 22, 1798, and Mary ; his w. Eunice
d. July, 1822 ; 6. Thomas, b. Dec. 25, '75, d. unm. in Demarar
ra, ab. 1808. Lt. WiUiam was T. Clerk ui Fram. 6 years, and
lived in Mr. Ehas Temple's house. His w. Mary d. hi Fram.
Mar. 12, 1780, and he went to Carolina, ab. 1788, tauglg; school
and d. there.
7. JONATHAN, s. of Jona. (5), m. Lois Eaton, May 30,
1784, and had no issue. The Hon. Jonathan, (Ilarv. CoU., 1775),
served as an officer in the army of the Revolution ; was a Trustee
of the Fram. Academy ; Selectman, 5 y. ; T. Clerk, 2 y. ; Rep
resentative 1800 and 1805 ; and after, chosen a Senator. He
enjoyed to a high degree the confidence and esteem of his feUow
townsmen, and d. July 17, 1835, se. 83. His wid. Lois d. Dec.
5,1836,38. 74.
8. JOSEPH, s. of Jona, (4), m. Abigail Gennings, (Jennings),
May 29, 1746, and had, 1. Mehetabel, b. May 28, '47, m. Car
leb Winch, and lived ha FitzwiUiam ; 2. Susannah, b. Oct. 22,
'48, m. and d. m Fitzw. ; 3. Joseph^, b. May 17, '50 ; 4. Abigail,
b. Dec. 2, '51, m. and d. in Fitzw. ; 5. JoHN,b. May 14, '53, m.
Martha WUder, of Lane, Ms., and d. at L. ae. 89 ; 6. Needham,
b. Aug. 15, '55, served as aid to Gen. Warren at Bunker HiU, m.
Hitty Eames, May 6, '85, removed to Whitestown, N. Y., where
he was raised to the Bench, and d. a few years since ; 7. Sarah,
b. Mar. 28, '57, m. Matthias Felton, of Fitzw., Oct. 18, '81, and d.
there ; 8. Hannah, b. Ap. 2, '59, m. Eph. How, of Marlb., Nov.,
'82, and d. in M. ; 9. Elizabeth, b, Ap. 24, '61, m. Jason Wmch,

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and d. in Fitzw. ; 10. Anne, b. May 4, '63, m. Nath'l Polly,
Oct. 18, '81, and d. in Sherb. ; 11. Martha, b. Mar. 31, '65, m.'
Isaac Hemenway, Dec, '85, and moved to Whitestown. Ensio'n
Jos., the f. hved at Mr. Aaron BuUard's, and d. Aug. 3, 1769 se.
43. His wid. AbigaU moved to N. Y., with her son Joseph.
9. JOSEPH, son of Jos. (8), m. Deborah TwitcheU, of Sherb.,
May 5, 1775, with w. cov'd, Mar., 1782, and had 1. Polly, b.
Nov. 6, 1775, d. Jan. 1, '78, burnt to death ; 2. Debby, b. Dec.
19, '77 ; 3. Tabby ; 4. Joseph, bap. Ap. 1782 ; 5. Nabby, bap.
May, '82, d. Dec. 14, '84 ; 6. Nelly, b. May 20, '82 ; 7. John,
kMg- 1, '84; 8. Nathan, b. May 14, '87; 9. Polly, bap.
Ap. 1790. Joseph occupied his fs place, and moved, ab. 1788,
first to Goshen, and aft«r to Whitestown.
10. Billy, (WUliam), was b. in Fram. Mar. 26, 1784.
MELLEN, variously written MELLENS, MILLENS, MAL-
mG, MELLING, MELEN and MELES.
1. RICHARD, had at Charlestown, (the f.'s name on Boston Rec, writ
ten Mellers*), James, b. June 3, 1642; and at Weymouth, Sarah, b. A p.
d,1643. [Mart, m. at Charlestown, Daniel Whittemore,-]662.] Richard
took the freeman's oath, Sep. 7, 1639. The Hon. Christopher Webb wi ites
that Richard Maling had land granted him at Weymouth, on the back side
of Kingoak Hill. &e., between 1642 and '44, but his name disappears
after from the Records of that town. (Ms. letter). He doubtless left
that town, and probably removed to Charlestown or its vicinity.
2. JAMES, m. Elizabeth, dr. of Richard and Bridget Dexter, and had in
Charles'n, 1. Elizabeth, b. Sep. 4, 1659, m. Tho. Barlow, 1681 ; 2. Mary, b.
July 8, 1661 ; 3. James, b. Ap. 14, '63 ; 4 Mary, b. 1664, m. Phinehas Upbam ;
5. Richard, b. Ap. 24, '65 ; 6. John, b. Sep. 17, '66, m. Elizabeth  , and in
169.'), was Master of the Brigantine Sarah, (Mid. Co. Rec), and d. ab. that
lime, leaving a daughter ; 7. Sarah, b. Nov. 27, '68 ; 8. Thomas, b. May
11, '70, m. Mary (prob. dr. of Bartholomew) Threadneedle, of Boston,
1693, and was f in Boston, of James, b. 1694 ; Thomas, '98 ; Elizabeth, 1700 ;
Beiyomm, '02 ; Susanna, '04; William, '07; Ruth, '09; Ruth, '13; Deborah,
'17. The desceudantsin Boston, of the next generation, wrote " Melluigv'
9. WiLLifM, b. Aug. ^3, 1671, m. and was f. of Deborah, wbo m. in Maiden,
Johp Brintnal, 1712. James, the f. A. at Maiden or Charlestown, and his
wid. Eliz. had the administration of her husband's est. granted her, June
15, 1680. She m. 2d, Stephen Barrett, 1680.
3. SIMON, had by w. Mary, 1. Simon*, b. at Winesimit, Sep.
25,1665 ; and at Maiden, 2. Thomas", b. Aug., 1668 ; 3. Rich
ard, b. Jan. 2, 1671-2 ; 4. Mary, m. Thomas Gleason, ofFram.
Dec. 6, 1695 ; 5. James, (se. 15, 1696, and chose br. Tho. as
'The name "Mellers "does not ap- town; and of the family of Mel-
pear in the Hist, or Rec. of Charles- lowee, we fail of finding a Richard.
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326 mellen.
guardian); 6. John, b. at Watertown, Jan. 29, 1685-6. Shnon,
the f., settled m the S. part ofFram., ab. 1687, and enjoyed civil
privUeges at Sherb. He d. Dec. 19, 1694, and in the settlement
of his est., 1695, aU the above chU. are named. His wid. Mary
d. inFram., June 1, 1709, ae. 70.
4. iSIMON, s. of Simon (3), m. Ehzab. Fisk, of Sherb., Dec.
27, 1688 ; and had 1. SIM0N^ b. May 16, 1690 ; 2. Mary, b.
June 4, '95, d. Ap. 30, 1711 ; 3. JAMES^ b. Mar. 8, '98. Simon,
the f., was Constable, 1700 ; Tythingman, 1703, and Selectman,
1704. He d. Aug. 30, 1717, se. 52, (T. Rec.) and a funeral
discourse was preached by Mr. Swift, Sep. 1. His Inventory
amounted to .£629. See WUl— Mid. Prob.
5. iSIMON, Jun., s. of Simon (4), m. Esther Town, Ap. 23,
1711, and was with w. adm. to the ch., Ap. 23, 1721. Theh
chil. were 1. Mary, b. Mar. 28, 1712, m. Jonathan Mores, Sep.
30,1731; 2. John, b. May 13, '14— (prob. the John, after
called Dr. MeUen, who in 1748, received a Town grant, for doc
toring John Provender) ; 3. Simon, b. June 10, 1716, m. Abigail
BaU, Ap. 27, 1742, and f. at Hop. (where he d. 1795), of
Jonathan, bap. 1745 ; Susannah, '55 ; Abigail, '57 ; Edward,
'61 ; 4. Jonathan, b. Nov. 25, 1718 ; 5. David«, b. Mar. 10,
1721-2 ; 6. Esther, 7. Israel, twms, b. Mar. 22, 1724-5.
Simon, the f., was Selectman, 1741. [Simon m. in Fram., Su
sannah Haven, Oct. 11, 1744. She was prob. a 2d wife.]
6. ^DAVID, s. of Simon (5), m. Mary Maveric, of Sud.,
June 20, 1744 ; and had in Fram., Ann, b. Feb. 8, 1744 ; and
in Oxford, John, b. 1750 ; Mary, '53 ; Lucy, '56 ; David, '59.
7. iJAMES, s. of Simon (4), m. Abigail Sanderson, of Wat.,
Sep. 29, 1720, with w. cov'd Aug. 14, 1721, and had in Fram.,
1. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 21, '21, m.in HoU., Elias Whitney, 1746;
2. Abigail, b. Ap. 18, d. Ap. 24, 1723 ; 3. James, b. Ap. 6,
'24, d. Ap.' 26, 1732 ; 4. Abigail, b. Feb. 21, '26-7 ; 5. Abnbe,
b. Oct. 25, '29, d. Ap. 28, 1732 ; 6. James*, b. Mar. 10, '32-3;
7. Anne, b. June 28, '35, d. Oct. 15, 1736 ; 8. Joshua, b. Jan.
16, 1737-8. [A Joshua m. Rebeckah Mellen, at Hop., 1771,
and d. at Oxford, Jan. 30, 1828] ; 9. ABNER,'b. Aug. 17, 1740,
prob. d. young. James, the f., was Selectman, 1740, and d. prob.
in Fram. His w. d. ab. 1771.
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Nov. 28, 1754, and had 1. James", b. Dec. 1, '55 ; 2. Nathan
iel, b. Feb. 21, 1758, m. Anne Nutt, of Hop., f. in Fram., of
Anna and Patty, and at Upton of Nathaniel, Nancy, kc, moved
to Vt., and d. se. 72 ; his s. Nathaniel was a Rep. in Vt. • 3.
Abner", b. Mar. 25, '60 ; 4. Abigail, b. Oct. 14,'62,m. Capt.
Wilham Nutt, of Hop. ; 5. Joshua, b.. Sep. 14, '65, had by 1st
w. Elizabeth Valentme, Jbs^iw, John, Clarissa; and by 2d w.
Elizabeth Comey, Elizabeth, Emily, Edward, B. Un. 1823, lawyer
at Wayland, Harriet and Abigail. Joshua was Rep. from Hop.,
4 years, and lives hi Westboro'. James, the f., hved on the Silk
Farm ; was a Baptist preacher, ord. at Brimfield, and d. at Dover,
1769. His wid. Martha, o'f Fram., m. Michael Homer, of Hop.
Nov. 5, 1777.
9. iJAMES, s. of James (8), m. Lydia MarshaU, and had in
Fram., 1. James, b. Oct. 28, 1776, m. Susanna Gould, Jan. 16,
1800, hves m Vt. (1844) ; 2. Moses, b. May 19, '78, d. ab.
1798 ; 3. Lydia, b. Jan. 20, '80, m. John Golden, of Hop. ; 4.
Aaron, b. Ap. 24, '82, m.  Newton, of Southb., and d. ab.
1838 ; 5. Nathaniel, b. Sep. 17, '84, m.  Brown, and d.
in Wrentham ; 6. Abigail, b. Jan. 30, '88, m. in Vt., Dr. 
Mathews, 2d, Daniel Fay ; 7. Patty, b. Nov. 2, '89, d. young.
Capt. J^mes, the f., d. in Fram.
10. ^ABNER, s. of James (8), m. Deborah Homer, of Hop.,
Nov. 11, 1784, and had m Fram., 1. Betsey, b. Aug. 27, 1786,
m. John Dadmun, hves in Fram. ; 2. Michael, b. Sep. 20, '88,
m. Sarah Holden, of Dorch., Uves in Brookline, a merchant in
Boston ; 3. John, b. July 16, '90, m. Harriet Homer, of Boston,
lives hi Madison, Indiana ; 4. Abigail, b. Sep. 0, 1792 (twin to
the next), m. Samuel Murdoch, d. in Fram., young ; 5. Deborah,
b. Sep. 6, '92, m. John Hopkins, hves in Boston ; 6. Martha, b.
Ap. 17, '95, m. Ebenezer Tombs, lives m Hop. ; 7. Moses, b.
Sep. 2, '97, m. Mary Brett, of Bridgewater, lives, a merchant, in
Boston ; 8. Nancy, b. Feb. 13, '99, m. Josiah Norcross, of Hop.,
lives in Fram. ; 9. Abner, m. Helen Cadwell, of N. Y. ; 10.
Maria, m. Wm. Banks, of N. Y. Abner, the f,, lived in the
house now of Rev. Elbridge Gale, and d. 1831, se. 71. His w.
Deborah, d. Dec. 23, 1820, se. 55.
11. ^THOMAS, s. of Simon, had by w. Elizabeth, 1. Henry^^
b. Aug. 12, 1691 ; 2. Thomas, b. Aug. 12, 1693, d. Feb. 4,

328 MELLEN.
171i-2 ; 3. Lydia, b. Ap. 12, '95 ; 4. Sarah, b. Mar. 22, '97,
m. Ephraim TwitcheU, of Sherb., Sep. 28, 1721 ; 5. Mary, b.
Oct. 16, '99 ; 6. Richard^S b. Nov. 10, 1701 ; 7. Tabitha, b.
Jan. 4, 1703-4, m. Mark Whitney, of Hop., Jan. 4, 1726-7.
Thomas, the f., was Tythingman, 1704.
12. ^HENRY, s. of Thomas (11), m. AbigaU Pratt, Mar. 24,
1711-2, and had in Fram., 1. Thomas", b. May 15, 1713; 2.
Daniel," b. Mar. 6, 1714-5 ; 3. Sybilla, b. July 20, 1717 ;
4. Abigail, b. Nov. 20, '19 ; 5. John, bap. June 3, 1722, H.
CoU. 1741, taught school same year at Sud., for £85, ord. at
Sterling, Dec. 19, 1744, where he continued, "probably at the
head of the clergy of the coitnty," untU Nov. 14, 1774. He was
instaUed at Hanover, Feb. 11, 1784, and retired Feb. 1805.
(See Wore. Mag., II. 213.) He m. Rebeckah, dr. of Rev. John
Prentice, of Lane, and was f. of John, b. 1752, H. CoU., 1770 ;
Henry, b. 1757, Harvard College, 1784 ; Prentice, b. 1764,
Harvard Coll., 1784, and Chief Justice ia Me. John, the f., d.
in Reading, July 4, 1807, the author of many printed discourses.
His w. Rebeckah d. at Hanover, Jan. 11, 1802 ;* 6. Mary, bap.
June 28, 1724, m. John Jones, Jun., of Hop.,1749;andinHop.,
7. Lydia, b. Ap. 20, 1726, m. Jacob Chamberhn, of Hop., 1747 ;
8. Joseph, b. May 20, 1728, m. Ruhamah Butler, and d. 1772 ;
9. Elizabeth, b. July 1, 1730, m. James Nutt, of Hop., 1747 ;
10. Martha, (twin), b. July 1, 1730, m. Samuel Chamberlin,
1749 ; 11. James, bap. 1732. Henry, the f., was adm. with his
w. to the ch., Mar. 11, 1720, dismissed to Hop. Ch., Dec. 27,
1724, and rec'd there, Jan. 3. He was chosen Deac. at Hop.,
1732, and d. May 13, 1767, ss. 75. His wid. AbigaU, d. July
30, 1781, se. 88.
13. 2TH0MAS, s. of Henry (12), had in Hop.,' by w.Elizab., 1. Henry,
bap. 1735, d. 1813, a tanner, f. at Hop., by w. Sarah, of Susanna, bap.
1757; Elizabeth, '60, m. Winsor Stone ; Sarah. '62, m. Phinehas Graves,
of Fram., 1782 ; Ruhamah, '65 ; Mary, '67 ; AbigaU, '71 ; Henry, '73; and
* Rev. Jobn Mellen, according to tion, (if true), that the Trustees of
the inscription on his monument, the Hopkins' Fund, having offered to
was born Mar. 14, 1722. He and the educate, gratuitously, at Harv. Coll.,
next child, were bap. in Fram., and tbe first male child born in Hop., the
the birth of neither is recorded in father of John removed his family to
Fram. or Hop. His f was received Hop,, soon before the birth of the
to the Hop. ch., Jan., 1724-5. The latter, who accordinirly received the
presumption that he was born in promised ffratuitv
* ram., may be removed by the tradi- ^'

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by 2d w. (wid.  Abbe), Rhoda and Thomas, b. '75 ; Lydia, '78 ; Anne,
'81; 2. Elizabeth, b. 1737, m.  Torrey; 3 Col. Jamjes, b. 1739, m.
 Russell, lived in Millord ; 4. Mary, bap 3742; 5, Sarah, bap. 1744,
d. young; 6. Lucy, bap. 1746, rn. Abner Stone, 1763, d. at FitzwiUiam,
Jan. 27, 1824, se. 77 ; 7. Sarah, bap. 1749, m. Ephraim Richardson, of
Lancaster, 1766, and 2d, W. McFarland Esq.; 8. Mehetabel, bap. 1751,
m. Dr. Freeland; 9. Maj. Thomas, bap 1754, of Hop. and Wat., f of
Leonard, Lovel, and Alanson, and d. 1805. Capt. Thomas, the f. m. 2(1,
wid.  Wilson, and had, 10. Joseph, lives at Milford. Capt. Thomas
d. iu Hop., 1782.
14. ^DANIEL, s. of Henry (12), m. in Fram., Hannah Adams,
Feb. 3, 1735-6, and had 1. Robert, b. Nov. 5, 1736, m. Sarah
Holbrook, and f. at HoU., of Joel, b. 1764, lived in Swanzey, N.
H. ; Col. John, b. 1766, m. Mary Bullard, and d. 1837 ; Sarah,
b. 1768, m.  Holbrook, of Grafton, and 2d, Joel Brooks, of
Petersham, and d. July, 1846. Robert, the f., d. June 17,1803,
se. 67, his w. Sarah d. Nov. 10, 1799, se. 65 ; 2. Joseph, b. Mar.
17, 1737-8, m. Mary Parker, and f. at HoU. of Hannah, b. 1764,
m. Joseph Forrestall, Uved in Troy, N. Y. ; William, b. 1766, m.
Lydia Underwood, and d. Sep. 4, 1807, se. 41 ; Henry, h. 1769,
m. AbigaU Day, Uved in Belchertown ; Mary, b. 1774, m. Joseph
Messenger ; Sophia, b. 1779, m. Eliel Littlefield ; Joseph, (who
d. young), and Joanna, (twins), who m. ¦  Town, of Charlton.
Lt. Joseph, the f., d. in HoU., Nov. 12, 1787, se. 49 y., 8 m. ;
3. John, bap. in Hop., 1744, m. Sarah Fisher, of Medway, went
to FitzwiUiam, ab. 1769, and f. of John, m. Ursula Cutter, and
OUvc Chamberlam, (and f. of John and WUham) ; Elihu (twin to
John), d. without issue ; Ruth,m. David Stone, and d. 1808;
Pmh,m. Sam. Stevens, of Vt., and d. 1845; Lois, m. Isaac
BuUard, of Medway ; Julia, m. Eben. Pierce, of N. Y. ; and
Lucretia. John, the f., d. July 25, 1784, se. 40 ; his wid. m. Rev.
Benj. Brigham, of Fitzw., and d. Feb. 4, 1821, se. 75 ; 4. Eliz
abeth, bap. July 5, 1747, m. John Reed, of Dedham ; 5. Daniel,
bap. Ap. 6, 1749, lives (1846), at FitzwUliam, m. 1st,  Far-
weU, 2d,  Goodrich, and f. of 5 daughters ; and at HoU., 6.
Hannah, b. 1751, m. Asa Johnson, of Attica, N. Y. ; 7. James,
b. 1753, m. Deborah Rockwood, and f. at HoU., of James, d.
young ; Deborah, d. se. 2 ; Timothy, b. 1780, m. Betsey Under
wood, and d. 1845, leavuig daughters, and no sons ; Elizabeth,
(twm to Timothy), m. Martin Cutler, and d. young ; 8. Zerviah,
(date of birth unknown), m. Josiah Hemenway, of HoU., 1761.
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330 MELLEN. — MERRIAM.
Daniel, the father, moved from Fram., to HoU., ab.' 1750, and d.
there, Jan. 17, 1784, se. 68 ; his w. Hannah, d. May 27, 1794,
se. 83.
15. ^RICHARD, s. of Thomas (11), and w. AbigaU, cov'd
June 20, 1725, and his w. adm. to the ch., June 8, 1728.' Their
chU. were 1. Josiah, b. Aug. 24, 1725, unm., mentally deranged ;
2. William", b. Sep. 14, 1728 ; 3. Richard, b. Aug. 30, 1730 ;
4. Samuel", b. Oct. 15, 1732; 5. Mary, b. June 23, 1739.
Richard, the f., prob. lived at Mr. Davis', where his house was
destroyed by fire.
16. ^WILLIAM, s. of Richard, (15), m. AbigaU Mellen, Oct.
18, 1750, and 2d, AbigaU Hemenway, Nov. 7, 1751, and had 1.
Abigail, b. Oct. 10, 1752, m. Darius Monger, Esq., Rep. from
S. Brimfield; 2. Lucy, b. June 15, '55, prob. d. young; 3.
Richard, b. Feb. 20, '58 ; 4. Nathan, b. June 4, '51 ; 5.
William, b. June 3, '55. (These 2 as recorded ; perhaps an
error of 10 years) ; 6. Anna, b. — 4, 1767. WUliam, the f.,
moved to Draper, Vt., ab. 1777.
17. ^SAMUEL, s. of Richard (15), m. Submit Stone, and had
in Fram., 1. Martha, b. June 5, 1760 ; 2. Ezra, b. May 7,
1762 ; 3. Gilbert, b. Aug. 15, 1764.
18. ABIGxVIL, of Fram., m. Moses Haven, of Hop., Nov. 1,
1750. Abigail, m. WUliam Mellen, both of F., Oct. 18, '50.
Sarah, m. in Hop., Nathaniel Pike, 1765. Mary, m. in Hop.,
Phinehas Gibbs, 1757. Thomas, of Petersham, m. wid. Catharine Dyer,
and was f. of JVancy, b. Mar. 13, 1783, and a son ; both d. young. John,
of Ho[)., had a s. Samud, bap. 1762. Some of the early Mellen famUies
in Fram., lived on the fields to the E. of Mr. Joseph Merriam's.
MERRIAM, Dr. TIMOTHY, a native of Concord, Mass., m.
Huldah Darling, of Bellingham, and had in Concord, 1. Tryphena,
m. Wm. D. Hills, of Charlestown ; 2. Mary, m. Jesse HaU, of
Camb.; and in Fram., 3. Timothy, b. Ap. 26, 1791, lost at sea,
Jan. 1827 ; 4. Joseph, b. Nov. 23, 1793, m. Alice, daughter of
Nathaniel and Rhoda Thayer, of Franklin, lives in Fram. .; 5.
Galen, b. Dec. 5, 1797, m. Silence Baxter, a merchant in Bos
ton ; 6. Hannah, (twin to Galen), m. Joseph Fisher, a native of
Belchertown, of the U. S. Navy. She was lost at sea, Oct. 1841 ;
7, Rosaline A., b. Nov. 14, 1805, m. Elbridge M. Jones, of

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Pram. Dr. Timothy practiced many years in the medical pro
fession at Fram., and d. Sep. 17, 1835, se. 76. His wid. d. Jan.
22, 1840, se. 73.
METCALF, or MEDCALFE, LEVI, (who came from Frank-
En, 1783), m. Lois Biglow. Their chU. were Olive, m. in
ftam., Aaron Pratt, of Sherb., Oct. 1790 ; Lois, m. Peter Cloyes ;
Sally, b. '79, m. Obed Daniels. Levi, the f., d. 1832, ce. ab. 86.
2. PHILIP, (br. of Levi, and son of Barnabas, of Franklin,)
m. Anna Knowlton, May 26, 1790, and had 1. Daniel, b. Mar.
4, 1791, m. Eliza Knowlton ; 2. Healy, b. May 18, '93 ; 3. Lewis,
4. Lucy, (twins), b. Jan. 29, '96.
3. OBED, (s. of Samuel, of Franklin,) m. in Fram., Nabby
Park, Feb. 4, 1790. Abel, (br. of Obed), m. in Fram., Nabby
Eames, Feb. 1789. Joseph, of Wrentham, m. Hannah Haven,
of Fram., Oct. 23, 1751. James, of Wrenth., m. Abiel Haven,
Jan. 3, 1754. Mrs. Mary, m. James Glover, both of Fram.,
Sep. 23, 1784.
This femily prob. descended from Michael, of Dedham, who d. 1664,
leaving w. Mary, (who had a dr., Martha Bullard), and chd. Thomas; John,
of Medfield ; a dr. Wilson ; drs Elizabeth Bancrolt ; Joane Waker; Rebeckah
Mackpntoth; Sarah Onion; Martha Stow, (her first husband, Williitm
Brignall); and g. chil., Michael Metcalfe, Jun , (or sen.), John Maoken-
toth, and Robert Onion. Miohael took the freeman's oath. May 18, 1640 ;
a Michael, also. May 18, 1642, and May, 1645. Johw took the oath, Mar.
4, 1634-5.
Matthew, Esq., of Hop., had by w. Deborah Bullard, Fisher ; and Mat-
(htw, m. Piiah 'filton. Seth, of" Southb.. m. Hannah Bancroft, 1773.
Barnabas, of Franklin, had brs. Michael ; Pelatiah; James ; Dr. Ebenezer;
aud Samuel, whose s. Caleb lives in Boston.
MIDDLESEX, SALEM, m. Kata Benson, Sep. 1783, and d.
in Fram., Aug. 16, 1816. See the notice of Peter Salem, m. the
preceding history.
MIXER, MIXSER, MIXTER, or MIXTURE, ISAAC, early took the
oath of fidelity in Wat whnre he d. His will is dated, May 8, 1655; and
his chil. were Isaac ; and Sarah, who m. John Sternes. Wid. Sarah d.
in Wat., Nov. 24, 1681. , ,_ , ,
2. ISAAC,s. of Isaac(l), m. Mary Cooke, Sep. 19. 1655, and had, 1.
Mary, b. May 18, 1656, m. George Manning, 1680; 2. Sarah, b. Nov. 29,
'57, m. (Samuel.') Hager. Isaac's w. (named Sarah, on the Wat. Rec.),d.
July 2, 1630 ; an I he m. Rebeckah Garfield. Jan. 10, 1660-1 ; and had 3.
Rfbeckah, b. Mar. 9, '62, m. Samuel Kendall ; 4. Isaac, (in f s_will
"oldest son") m. Elizabeth Pierce, 1684; his will proved, Jan., 1725-6;
he had prob. no issue ; he brought np his cousin, Isaac Peirce ; 5. ^'LIZa-
BETH, b. June 18, '65, d. 1685; 6. Joanna, b. Dec. 14, '66, m.  Ward ;

332' MIXEE.
7. John, b. Mar. 1, '68, in. Abigail Fisk, '95, a tanner, and f. of AbigaU, b,
'96; John, Jan. 22, '98-9 : Elizabeth, Dec. 30, 1702 ; George, Dec. 27, '04;
8. Georse, b. Dec. 12, '70, (not in the will) ; 9. Abigail, b. Nov. 4, '72, m.
Samuel How, Dec. 11, 1690-1 ; 10. Joseph, b, Aug 7, '74,m Anne Jones,
Deac. at Wat., and f. of Rebecca, b. 1703, d. 1704 ; Joseph, b. 1705, m. Mary
Ball, 1726, lived in Shrewsbury; Sarah, b. 1708, m. D.ivid Learned, 1730;
Lydia, b. 1710, m.  Warren: David, b. and d. 1713; Mary, b. 1714;
Josiah, b. 1716, tl. ab. 1789, m. Mary Gearfield, 1741, (and prob. 3 other
wives), and f. at Waltham, of M^iry ; Samuel, (m. Elizabeth Bigelow, and
d. at N. Braintree, father of Jason, Esq. of Hardwick, and Hon. Samuel,
of N. Braintree) ; Josiah ; Ann ; and by 2d w. Sarah Mead, m. 1754,
Sarah; Persis; and Lois; Anne. b. 1719, m. Isaac Rice, '41 ; AbigaU, b.
1721. Deac. Joseph's est. (£874), was adm'd, 1723 ; w. Anne d. ab l736 ;
11. Daniel*, b. Feb. 21, 1675-6; 12. Mehetabel, b. and d. 1677; 13.
Benjamin^, h. Mar. 23, 1679 ; 14. Dorotht, b. Sep., 1680, m. Wm. Davis,
of'Roxb., 1710 ; 15. David, d. 1683. Robecca, w. of Isaac, d. Mar. 16,
1682, and he m. 3d, in 1687, Mary French, of Billerica, prob. wid of John
Siernes, of Billerica. (Mid. Deeds, vol. X, deed of Mary Mixer, to son
Sam. Sternes). Isaac, the f. d, '¦ an aged man," 1716, leaving wid. Mary.
(See Will in Mid. Prob.)
3. BENJAMIN, s. of Isaac (2), bought in 1701, of Isaac How, of Marlb.,
S. side iif Stoney Brook, in what is now Southb., and m. Rebeckah New
ton, of Marlb., Nov. 27, 1711. Their chil. were, 1. Phinehas, b. Dec. 26,
1712, m. Mary Lamb, Nov. 19, 1735, and f. of AbigaU, b. Oct, 27, '36. He
moved from Southb.; 2. Benjamin, b. Mar. 23, 1715, m. Sarah Gai-field,
and f. of Sarah, b. July 23, '38, m. - — Newell, of Dudley ; Benjamin,
deaf and dinnb ; Joseph^, b. Mar. 7, '42; Ezra. b. Aug. 10, '48, d. young;
Levinah, h. 1751, d. 1754 ; Sarah, the m. d. 1754 ; he in. 2d, Dinah Newton,
175.5, who d. without chil., ae. over 90; Benj. d. se. over 80; 3. Isaac, b.
Nov. 26, 1716; 4 David, b. Dec. 22, 1718-9, m. Hannah Gibbs, Oct., 1741,
and f of Rebeckah, b. Sep. JO, '42; J^aomi, '44; David, July 18, '49; Han
nah Ap. 27, '52; ihe f moved prob to Sutton ; 5. Joseph, "b. and d. 1724;
6. Ebenezer, b. May 23, 1729, (prob. posthumous) went to L. Island.
The f d. 1728 — his Inventory, £568.15.9. The wid m. 2d, Moses New
ton, Oct., 1743.
4. DANIEL, s. of Isaac (2), had in Fram., by w. Jude, or
Judith, 1. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 12, 1704 ; 2. Daniel, b. June 4,
1706, d. Jan. 20, 1721-2 ; 3. John«, b. Nov. 4, 1711 ; 4. Isaac^
(see will of Isaac, of Wat., proved Jan. 1725-6.) Daniel, the f.,
was Constable, 1705 ; and Selectman, 1722, 3 years. He was
prob. living in Fram., near Southb. hne, 1735. " Old Mrs. Mixer,
w. of Daniel," was adm. to the ch., Feb. 4, 1749.
5. ISAAC, s. of Dan. (4), had hi Fram., by w. Anne, 1. Ju
dith, b. July 6, 1735, m. Joseph Nichols, of Needham, Oct. 28,
*55 ; 2. Anne, b. Nov. 25, '36 ; 3. Daniel, b. Oct. 21, '38.
Isaac, the f., lived near the Poor Farm ; was Selectman, 1745,
2 years. 6. JOHN, s. of Dan. (4), m. Mary Lyscom, of Southb., Dec.
25, 1739, and had in Fram., 1. Lydia, b. Nov. 7, 1741, m. John

mixer. — MONTGOMERY. 333
Harrington, of Marlb., 1768 ; 2. Ruth, b. June 27, '42, d. y. ;
3. EuTH, b. Ap. 2, '44 ; 4. John^ b. Nov. 10, '45 ; 5.' Mary',
b. May 27, '47, adm. to the ch., Aug. 1790, d. unm. in F. ; 6.'
Nathan, b. Aug. 1, '49, d. at the battle of Bennington ; 7.
EZBKIEL, b. June 9, 1752, m. Anne Pepper, moved to Fitzwilham,
N. H. John the f., hved in the house late of Royal Stone, on
the Southb. Road, and d. in Fram. His wid. lived to a great
age. 7. JOHN, s. of John (6), m. Thankful Puffer, and with w.
cov'd May 31, 1772, and with w. adm. to the ch., Feb. 1781.
Theh chil. were 1. Daniel, bap. June 1, 1772 ; 2. Sally, bap.
Dec. 18, '74; 3. Anne, bap. June 14, '78 ; 4. Nathan, bap.
May, '86 ; 5. Lyscom, bap. May, '90. John the f., occupied his
father's farm, and moved to Whitestown, N. Y.
8. TIMOTHY, had in Fram., by w. Molly, 1. Joseph, b. Feb.
11, 1770 ; 2. Polly, b. Jan. 31, 1772.
9. JOSEPH, s. of Benj. and Sarah, of Southb., (see No. 3,)
m. Jane Newton, 1765, and had ia Southb., 1. Levinah, b. Feb.
11, 1766, m. Jeremiah Newton, and d. 1840 ; 2. Sarah, b. Sep.
28, '67, m. Wm. Stow, of Southb., hves (1845) ; and in Fram.,
3. Ebenezer B. bap. Oct. 8, 1769, m. Phebe Stow, of Southb.,
and d. m N. Y. ; 4. William, bap. July 21, '71, d. ag. 3 mos. ;
5. Joseph, bap. Jan. 10, '73, d. young ; 6. Anna, bap. Mar. 30,
'74, m. Luther Angier, of Southb., and d. young; 7. Joseph,
bap. Ap. 7, '75, m. Nancy Fay, of Southb., hves in Oxford, Me.;
8. Theodad, bap. Sep. 1777, m. Hollis Jewel, lived in Southb.,
and St. Albans, Vt., and d. young ; 9. William, bap. Aug. 1,
'79, m. Patience Churchill, hves in Paris, Me. ; 10. Benjamin,
bap. Jan. 1783, m. Betsey Shepard, of Marlb., lives in Hillsbor
ough, N. H. Lt. Joseph, the f., was Ensign in Capt. Tho. Drury's
Co. hi the Rev. war. He lived near Mr. Temple's, on the Goddard
place ; moved to Southb., ab. 1785, and d. in Boston, se. ab. 60.
His w. Jane d. in Fram., 1785.
10. Joseph and Polly were bap. Oct. 4, 1772. Benjamin
Tfas adm. to the ch., 1775.
MOHEAG, ABIGAIL, was prob. Hving in Fram., 1749.
(Deac. Buckminster's Journal.)
MONTGOMERY, Capt. M., was hving in Fram., 1750, on the
road from Saxonville to Marlb., and was rated by the name of
&omery, 1760. His name was Robert.

334 moore. — moquet.
MOORE, MORE, or MORES, SAMUEL, m. in Sud., Sarah
Haynes, Dec. 8, 1714, and had in Sud., 1. Dorothy, b. Sep. 6,
1715, m. Peter Goodnow, '36 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 24, '16-7,
adm. to the ch., Nov. 19, 1752 ; 3. Hannah, b. May 31, '19;
and in Fram., 4. Susannah, b. May 13, '21 ; 5. Mary, b.'Mar.
14, '22-3, m. Samuel Clark, of Sherb., Jan. 15, '46 ; 6. Thank
ful, b. Feb. 10, '24-5 ; 7. Samuel, b. Mar. 30, '27, d. young;
8. Josiah, b. Ap. 10, '29 ; 9. Martha, b. Mar. 17, '30-1 ; 10.
Sarah, b. Ap. 12, '32 ; 11. Pbter^ b. June 6, '34 ; 12. Sam
uel, b. May 11, '40. Capt. Samuel, the f., was Constable in
Fram., 1728, and Selectman from 1737, 6 years. He was adm.
to the ch., Nov. 4, 1750.
2. PETER, s. of Sam. (1), had ui Fram., by w. Hannah, 1
Rebeckah, bap. Jan. 3, 1762, m. Benj. Collins, of Southb. ; 2
Sally, bap. Mar. 13, '65, d. unm., at Philipston, 1837 ; 3
Samuel, bap. Ap. 14, '65, m. Anna Underwood, Oct. 6, '95, d
in Philipston, 1841 ; 4. Luther, bap. Aug. 24, '66, had 2 wives,
5. Fanny, bap. July 31, '68, m. Joseph Angier, Mar. '91, 2d,
Eph. Hager, and d. 1842 ; 6. Martha, bap. Ap. 22, '70, m
Charles Stockwell, of Leverett; 7. Molly, bap. Nov. 8, '72, m
Josiah Stockwell, and d. in Philipston ; 8. Grace, bap. June 2
'76, m. Wm. Howe, of Philipston. Peter the f., lived on the old
Littlefield place, with w. cov'd, Jan. 3, 1762, and moved into the
country. He d. ab. 1816. His w. Hannah d. ab. 1794.
3. JONATHAN Mores, resident in Fram., m. Mary Mellen,
Sep. 30, 1731. William was ofFram., Ap. 6, 1748. Polly,
m. Samuel Hawes, of Wrentham, Nov. 13, 1796. Persis m.
Abner Stone, Mar. 5, 1776. Lawson, m. Lydia Goodenough,
June, 1784.
John, sen., of Sud., (perhaps of Camb., 1637), who left a numerous pos
terity, early took the oath of fidelity, at Sud. He bought, Sep., 1642, a
house and land of Edmund Rice ; and in 1645, a houpelotand town rights'
of John Stone. His will was proved, 1674. He had chil., John, Lydia,
Jacob, Joseph, WUliam, Elizabeth, Mary. His w. was Elizabeth. John, of
Lancaster, (perhaps bis son), m. in Sud., An Smith, Nov. 16, 1654; had, in
Lane, Mary, b. 1655, m. Matthew Gibbs, '78 ; Elizabeth, '57, m. the same ;
Lijdia, '60, m.  Witlierby ; John, '62 ; Joseph, '64 ; Ann. '66, m. 
Hildrick; Jonathan, '69. John, the f was of Sud., 1682, and returned to
Lancaster, where he d. at or befoie 1705, leaving a wid. Mary.
MOQUET, "(pronounced Mucket), FRANCIS, prob. a native
of France, m. m Medfield, Ap. 7, 1721, Mrs. Elizabeth Symmes,

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and had no issue. He kept a house of entertainment in Fram.,
as early as 1729, at the house late of Deac. Buckminster. He
afterwards lived in (prob. built or enlarged) the house E. of Mr.
Tho. Hastings'. He was in Stow, Aug. 1754, in the family of the
Rev. Mr. Gardner, in a destitute state, and assistance was asked
from Fram. He is noticed oh the Sud. Rec, as m that Town,
Oct. 1754. This is the latest notice of him known. His name is
not unfrequently repeated in the Town, at the present day, in con
nection with past events.*
MORSE, JOSEPH, of Wat, m. Elizabeth Sautle, 1691, and had, 1 .
Joseph, b. 1693 ; 2. Abigail, b. 1696, iii. in Fram., Joshua Hemenway,
July 1, 1718; 3. Zechariah. b. 1699; 4. Samuel, b. 1702; 5. Jonathan,
b Feb. 10, 1704-5; 6. Daniel, b. Ap. 24, 1707; 7. Elizabeth, m. in
Fram., John Clayes, Dec. 10, 1730. Joseph, the f. d. at Guilford, on a
visit there, June 24, 1709. He wrote a letter, dated two days before his
death, (now in the possession of Mrs. Eben. Freeman, of Fram., a des
cendant), in which he speaks of a cousin Jones. His est. was assigned
to Joseph, his eldest son, 1714. His wid (with several of the chil.) moved
to Fram., she having m. 2d, Benjamin Nurse, sen., of Fram., Feb. 16,
1713-4. A s. of Jos. lived in Franklin.
Joseph was prob. g. son of Joseph, (and w. Esther), of Wat., (living
1685), who had Joseph, b. Ap. 30, 1637, m. Susanna Shattuck, Ap. 12, '61,
and d. 1677; John, b. Feb. 28, '38-9. Deac. at Wat., d. 1702; Esther, '45;
Jeremiah, va. Abigail Woodward, 1681.f
2. JONATHAN, s. of Joseph (1), m. Mary Cloyce, May 16,
1734, and had, 1. Zeruiah, b. June 25, '35, m. Abraham Nurse,
Oct. 24, '53 ; 2. JoNATHAN^ b. Feb. 10, '36-7 ; 3. Elizabeth, b.
Nov. 17, '38, prob. d. young ; 4. Joseph, b. Dec. 17, '40, d.
unm., of apoplexy ; 5. Nathan, b. Nov. 13, '42, d. young ;
6. James*, b. May 19, '46 ; 7. AsA^ b. Feb. 24, '47 ; 8. Nathan,
b. Feb. 16, '50, m. Wid.  HiU, of Grafton, d. in Alstead ;
9. Molly, b. Nov. 25, '52, m. WilUam Arnold. Jona. the f.
occupied the farm now of Mr. Ebenezer Freeman ; was Select
man, 1759, 3 years ; was chosen Deac. of the first ch., Aug. 29,
1751 ; and d. Mar. 5, 1801, se. 96, " an honest man." Mary
his w. d. Mar. 27, 1785, se. 72.
3. JONATHAN, Jun., s. of Jona. (2), m. Mehetabel Nurse,
and had, 1. Daniel, b. Nov. 25, 1765, m. Rebecca Knowlton,
*Miss Nancy Bent bas in ber pos- t 1634, embarked in the Increase,
session a volume of Appleton's Ser- Samuel, m. .50; w. Elizabeth, ro. 48 ;
mons, with a preface by President Joseph, se. 20. In the James, came
Wadsworth, printed 1728 ; on which over (1635), Anthony, and^ William,
is written, "Elizabeth Moquet, her of Marlborough. (Savages trlean-
hook, given by the Rev. Jos. Baxter, ings).
Boston, 1744."

336 morse.
June 29, '90, and moved to W. part of N. Y. ; 2. Levinah, b.
Dec. 17, '67, m. John Murray, Vt., and d. there, leaving 4 chil.,
who with the f. m'd to Me. ; 3. Joseph, b. Mar. 27, '71, m. Lydia
Gleason, Oct. 11, '95, 2d,  MitcheU ; 4. Calvin, b. Nov.
22, '73, m. at the Eastward; 5. Jonathan, b. Mar. 24, '76, m.
Rebecca Gleason, Uves hi Union, Me. Jonathan, the f. hved
towards the Common, and d. young.
4. JAMES, s.of Jona. (2),m. Mary Gleason, and hadl. Josiah,
b. July 6, 1773, d. Sep. 19, '75 ; 2. Dorothy, b. Sep. 1, '75,
m. Micajah Cloyes, Jan. 26, 1800, moved to N. Y. ; 3. Anna,
b. June 23, '79, m. Reuben Dunton, lives in Boylston; 4. Josiah,
b. Dec. 9, '81, d. Aug. 17, 1800 ; 5. Polly, b. May 28, '84, m.
Adams Littlefield ; 6. Abigail, b. Dec. 27, '86, m. Ebenezer
Freeman; 7. Betsey, b. Mar. 27, '91, d. Oct. 8, '99; 8. James,
b. June 12, '94, d. July 11, '98. James, the f. lived on his
father's est., and d. Sep. 15, 1822, se. 76. His wid. Mary d.
Dec. 7, 1842, se. 92.
5. ASA, s. of Jona. (2), m. Susannah Eames, Jan. 15, 1777,
and had, 1. Joseph, b. 1778, d. 1782 ; 2. Nathan, b. 1779, d.
1780 ; 3. Betsey, b. 1780, d. young ; 4. Asa, b. Mar. 27, '82,
m. Julia A. Carpenter ; 5. Joseph, b. Mar. 3, '84, Uves inFram.,
unm. ; 6. Aseneth, b. Dec. 15, '85, m. Elijah Cloyes, of Fram. ;
8. Mehetabel, b. Jan. 27, '88, lives in Fram., unm. ; 8. Gilbert,
Nov. 8, '90, Uves unm. (1844), in N.Orleans; 9. Susanna, b.
Jan. 4, '92, m. Col. Jonas Cloyes, of Fram. ; 10. Dexter, b.
Dec. 14, '97, m. in Alabama. Asa, the f. hved at Mr. Joseph
Morse's, and d. Feb. 19, 1831, aj. 83. His wid. d. m Fram.,
at the extreme age of 96 years.
6. JACOB, of Fram., m. Abigail Ball, of Wat., Feb. 26,
1728, and had, (Sud. Rec.) 1. Lydia, b. Nov. 11, 1728; 2.
Abigail, b. Jan. 10, 1731 ; 3. Oliver, b. Aug. 12, 1734,
m. Ehzabeth Osborn, 1759 ; 4. Hannah, b. Dec. 19, 1736, d.
1739 ; 5. Isaac, b. June 31, 1739 ; 6. Daniel, b. Feb. 25, '41,
d. 1742 ; 7. Samuel, b. Jan. 19, '42-3. Before 1740, Jacob
was in the occupation of land under Eben. Winchester, and Isaac
Howe, at the N. part of the town ; and was sued at law by Col.
Buckminster. (Suff. Co. Rec.)
7. BENJAMIN, m. Mary Jones, Oct. 26, 1750, and had in
Southb., 1. John, b. Nov. 11, '52 ; and at Fram., 2. Daniel, b.

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Feb. 8, '55 ; and at Southb., 3. a son, b. Oct. 30, '59 ; 4. Mary,
b. Feb. 18, '62 ; 5. Anne, b. Mar. 24, '64 ; 6. Charlotte, b'
Dec. 4, '65.
Benjamin, was s. of Zechariah, who m. in Fram., Huldaii Whitney,
Nov. 16, 1724, and haJ, at Southb., Benjamin, b. Dec. 3, 1725; Mam h
Dec. 25, '28; Elizabeth, b. June 20, '31. ¦"
8. DAVID, m. Esther Sanger, and moved from HoUiston into
ftam. Then- chil. were 1. Sarah, m.  Lyman, of Wmches
ter, N. H. ; 2. Benjamin^ ; 3. Luther, bap. hi Fram., Nov. 21,
1773 ; 4. Anne, bap. Ap. 7, 1776 ; 5. Esther, bap. Oct. 1, '78,
m.  Dodge, of Winch. ; 6. Davib, d. unm., injured by a
lever while at work on the highways, at the E. part of Fram. ;
T. John, bap. Sep., '83, m.  French, of Winch. ; 8. Wil
liam, bap. Oct., '91. David, the f. and w. were adm. to the ch.
Aug., '91 ; lived near Wid. Eaton's, moved to Winchester, N. H.
9. BENJAMIN, s. of David (8), m. Sarah Claflin, Nov. 29,
1792; and had in Fram., 1. Joel, b. June 25, '93, m. Mary
Scott, of Newton, and d. in Fram., July 24, 1825 ; 2. Betsey, b.
Jan. 20, '95 ; 3. Cornelius, m. Clarissa Haven ; 4. Benjamin,
m. Louisa Temple ; 5. Sarah, m. Nathaniel Merrit ; 6. Persis,
d. young ; 7. Hannah, d. young. Benj. the f. lived at Winches
ter, N. H., and at Dover, and d. in Fram., ab. 1827 ; his w.
Sarah d. a few years before.
10. Mary, w. of Daniel, was adm. to the ch., Ap. 26, 1752.
Abioail, of Sherb. m. Benj. Bruce, of Fram., July 1, 1718.
TiOMAS, of Sherb., m. Mary Treadway, of Fram., Mar. 29,
1736-7. Daniel, of Slarlb. m. Polly Gibbs,^of Fram., May 9,
1781. The family of Morse extended widely in Medfield, Sherb., and Holl.
They are generally to be traced back to Samuel and w. Elizabetji, of
Dedham. The descendants are too numerous to be here given. Samu
el, prob. s. of Jos., of Dedham, m., in Sud , Elizabeth Moore, Feb. 10,
1664,and had chil. in Medfield. Bethiah, (prob. from Dedham), m. in
Sud., John Perry, May 23, 1665. Jonathan, and w. Mary, had chil. at
Iffailb., from 1717.
MOULTON, CALEB, was rated for the highways in Fram.,
1775. Daniel, Jesse, and Joseph, were also residents here ab.
1790. Caleb, of E. Sud., d. Jan. 11, 1800, ae. 91 ; his w. Sarah d. June 1,
1786, 8B. 69. Capt. Caleb d. at E. S., Sept. 19, 1821, sb. 76. Robeet was
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338 MOULTON. — NEGUS.
early a freeman at Salem. Robert, ra. at Salem, Mary Cook, 1672, and
had Mary; RobeH, 1675; Ebenezer, '78; AbigaU, '82. Jacob was of
Charlestown, 1663.
MUNN, JOHN, and w. Abigail, came from Sherb. to Fram.,
Ap. 7, 1774. (T. Rec.)
MUNROE, ANNA, of Fram., m. Asa Nurse, June 3, 1778.
MUNSELL, JACOB, and w. Mary, had m Fram., Mary, b.
Aug. 9, 1731 ; Esther, b. July 31, 1733. Mary was a member
of Mr. Bridge's ch., 1746.
MUZZEY, or Mussey, BENJAMIN, of Lesdngton, m. in
Fram., Lydia Eames, Nov. 15, 1716; prob. hved in Sherb., or
on the borders of Fram., and was living 1753 ; his w. Lydia, a
wid. ab. 1762, d. Oct. 21, 1775, se. 81.
Benjamin, prob. descended from Benjamin, who had at Maiden, 1.
Benjamin, b. Ap. 16, 1657, had at Camb., by w. Sarah, JMary, b. 1683;.
Benjamin, b. Feb. 20, '89 ; Amj)s, Jan. 6, '99-0 ; Bethiah, 1701 ; and d. at
Lexington, May 17, 1732, bb. 74. He bought, 1693, of Edward Pelham, of
Newport, 206 ac. between Camb. and Concord ; 2. Joseph, b. Mar. 1,
1658-9. Benjamin, the f., of Rumney Marsh, 1673, had w. Alice. In
1677, a deed speaks of his w. as dr. of Richard Dexter, of Maiden. He
gold half a farm of 300 ac, in Boston, on Charlestown line, to Thomas
Brattle, 1673, and bought, 1680, of Timothy Brooks, rights in Billerica.
Kobert Muzzey took the freeman's oath, Sep. 3, 1634.
2. JOSEPH, was in Fram., 1719; and hi 1721, signed a
receipt of money from Jonathan Rice, of Fram., " for the pur
chase of his (Joseph's) land in said town. "
Joseph, of Sud., m. Patience Rice, 1721, and was f. of Benjamin, b.
June, 1729, (w. Mary, and had chil. at Sud.); Joseph, 1731; WUliam, '33;
JVathaniel, '36, (w. Jane, and lived in Sud. and Rutland); and several drs.
Thomas m. Abigail Cuzzens, 1736, and d. 1754, f. at Holl., of Robert, b.
1745, (who went to England, and had the small pox there. He had by
w. Martha, Robert, 1769) ; Thomas, 1750 ; AbigaU, '53. Thomas, a joiner,
d. at Mendon, and his est. was settled, 1756. (Wore. Prob.) His w.
was Huldah, and he left many drs. John and w. Abigail, had chil. in
Ruthmd, from 1740.
NEGUS, WILLIAM, m. in Marlb., Persis Maynard, 1730 ;
and had in Wore, 1. Benjamin, b. 1730, m. Elizabeth Woodcock,
1755, and f. at Petersham, of Jonas,\>. 1754, &c. ; 2. William,
b. 1732 ; and in Fram. 3. Samuel, b. June 23, 1735. The f.
moved to Petersham, and had 4. Persis, b. 1737 ; 5. John, b.
1740 ; 6. Joseph, b. 1742, m.  Mellen, and f. oiJohn, m.
in Fram., Betsey Gleason, June 16, 1794 ; Joel ; Paid ; SaUy ;
Catharine ; Fanny ; Mary ; 7. Martha, b. 1746 ; 8. Luct, b.
'47 ; 9. Silas, b. '50 ; 10. Solomon, b. '53.

NEGUS. — NEWTON. 339
Benjamin took the freeman's oath. May 10, 1648, and was f. by w.
Elizaheth, at Boston, of Etizabeth, b. 1640. m. Richard Barnard, '59; JSen-
jamin, 1641; Mary, 1643; Samud, 1645; Hannah, 1653. Jonathan took
the freeman's oath, Sep. 3, 1634. In 1675, Isaac, of Taunton, cooper
was sole heir of Jonathan, late of Boston. (Mid. Deeds, VIII. 21.) '
NELAND, see Kneeland.
NEWTON, SOLOMON, from Southb., m. Hannah Dudley,
and had in Fram. 1. Solomon, b. Nov. 11, 1772, was seriously in
jured in a well, d. unm. in N. Y. ; 2. Thankful, b. Aug. 22, '79^
went to N. Y. Solo, the f. d. in the Rev. service. His w. Han
nah d. m Fram., ab. 1810.
2. EPHRAIM, br. of Solo. (1), m. Abigail Claflin, Mar. 1784,
and had m Fram., 1. Pamela, b. May 2, 1785, m. in Medway ;
2. Amos, b. Ap. 13, '87. The f. Uved on the Common, and moved
to N. Y., ab. 1800.
3. JONAS, (b. Ap. 25, 1763), s. of Amos Jr. and Jane, of
Southb., m. Ohve Tozer, and had in Fram., 1. Lydia, b. Ap. 17,
1788, m. Samuel Hudson, of Fram. ; 2. Phinehas, b. May 7,
1790, m.  Onthank, of Southb., and d. 1843 ; 3. Polly, b.
July 14, 1792, m. Luther Goodnow, of Fram. ; 4. Peter, b.
July 19, 1795, m. Mary Ann Bixby, and 2d, Maria Dunton. Jonas
the f. hved on the Common, and d. 1843 ; Ohve his w. died Sep.
1820. 4. ANDREW, s. of Andrew and Mehetabel, of Southb,, m.
Sarah Merritt, and had inFram., 1. William, b. 1773, m. Abi
gail Newton, of Worcester, lives in Shrewsbury ; 2. a son, d.
young ; 3. Luther, b. Jan. 21, '79, m. 1st. Patty Bruce, who
d. Oct. 13, 1835, se. 56, and 2d, Anna Merritt, 3d, wid. Ruha.
Godey; 4. Shubael, b. 1781, m. Abigail Pike, of Hop.; 5.
Martin, d. in Boston of smaU pox ; 6. Sally, m. Edwai^d Raw-
son of Westboro' ; 7. Fanny; 8. Anna, m. Nathan Hudson, and
d. in Fram. Andrew the f. d. m Fram., ab. 1792. He owned on
Fiddle Neck, a forge and com miU, (which his father Andrew
had owned and occupied before him), beyond Bigelow's miU, at
the faU. [Andrew of Southb., (who m. Mehetabel Bellows), had
besides Andrew, Jun., Mehetabel, b. 1745 ; and James, b. Aug.
24, 1751, and was livhig in Fram., 1778.]
6. GERSHOM, " warned out of town," 1721. Gershom, was
rated jn Fram. ab. 1757. Zerviah, was adm. to the ch., Ap. 5,
1747. Zerviah, bap. June 14, 1747, Abigail, dr. of Jason,

340 NEWTON. — NICHOLS.
bap. May 14, 1758. Susanna, m. Ebenezer Singletary, Ap. 5,
1713. Daniel, of Southb., m. Sarah Hutson, of Fram., Dec.
12, 1728. William, of Marlb., m. Elizabeth Wright, of Fram.,
Dec. 1, 1737. Richard, of Southb., m. Martha Pike, of Fram.,
Jan. 27, 1743. Nathan, (from Southb.) m. Polly Nichols, July
1784. Ebenezer, m. Sally Rice, June, 1785, (Uved in the N.
part of the town, and d. in Southb.) Hannah, m. Nathan
Tombs, Nov. 24, 1792. Rebecca, of Southb., m. Dan'l Hemmen
way, Jun., of Fram., Feb. 1787. Jambs, of Fram., m. in Hop.
Bathshebah Nurse, 1769. Shadrack, b. in Fram., July 19,
1783. RicHAKD took the freeman's oath, May, 1645, was one of the early
prop, of Such, and a petitioner, 1656, for Marlb., of which he was a prop.,
and to which (in the part now Southb.) he removed from Sud. He d. in
Marlb., leaving a nid. Hannah, Aug., 1701, "almost a hundred years
old " (T. Rec.) His chil. by w. Anne, were, 1. John, b Qct. 20, 1641,
m. Elizaheth  ,1666,311(1 f! of John, b. 1667; Samuel, '68; Zachary,
'71; Elizabdh, '72, m. Zechariah Eager; T%omas ; Sarah, b. '79. m. Jona
than Rugg, ofFram. ; and Silence, m. Elisha Bruce; 2. Mart, b. June 12.
1644, m. jona. Johnson ; 3. Mosks, b. Mar. 26, 1646, m Joanna  , '68,-
and had .Mises, (w. Sarah); David, h. 1672; Jonathan, b. 1679, d. 1753;
James ; Josiah; Edward ; Hannah ; Mercy ; Jacob ; Ebenezer. Moses, sen., d.
in Southb, May 23, 1736; 4. Joseph, w. Kath.; 5. Daniel, d. Nov. 29,
17-39, f. of Daniel, Benjamin, Susanna, Isaac, Abraham, Mary, Samuel, JVa
thaniel, Lydia, and Mercy ; 6. Elizabeth, m.  Dingley ; 7. Sarah, m.
 Taylor; 8. Isaac; 9. Hannah, d. young. (Mid.Prob. and Deeds).
Deac. Josiah d. at Westb , Feb. 9, 1755, ® 66. John, look the freeman's
oath. Mar. 4, 1632. The family of Newton has been mopt numerous in
Southb. Willard Newton, Esq., has occupied the farm originally owned
by Richard.
NICHOLS, NATHANIEL, m. Isabel (Hayes), and had at
Reading, 1. Mary, b. Ap. 20, 1717; [a Mary m.in Fram., Josh.
Train, of Weston, Mar. 25, 1743] ; 2. Nathaniel, b. Mar. 6,
1719, m. in Fram., Mary Philips, of Southb. Sep. 12, 1745, and
prob. d. same year ; see Inventory, dated Nov. 12 ; 3. Abigail,
b. July 13, 1721, m. WilUam Marret, in Southb., Mar. 1743 ; and
in Fram., 4. Joseph, b. Ap. 6, 1727 ; 5. Benjamin, b. Aug.
8, 1729 ; 6. Isabel ; 7. Anna, b. July 4, 1733. Nath., the f.
was chosen Constable, 1733. His wiU was proved May 20, 1745.
Inventory, £684.
Richard, of Re.idins, d. 1674, leaving w. Ann, and chil., John, Thomas,
James, Mary, and Hannah. John, of Reading (w. Abigail, m. 1676,) whose
will was proved 1721, had John, b. 1677, d. 1721 ; Richard, 1679; Richard,
'82 ; Thx)mas ; Kendall, '86 ; James, '88 ; JVathaniel, '91 ; Abigail, '94 ; Samud,
•96 ; Benjamin, 99 ; Joseph, 1702. Randall, was of Charlestown, 1642.

NICHOLS. 341
John, {vf. Lydia), had chil. at Topsfield, from 1663. James, of Maiden,
m. Mary Felt, 1660, and his est. was settled, 1707, — his chil., James, JVa-
tfemie/, Mary, Elizabeth, Anna, Samuel, Caleb.
2. JOSEPH, of Needham, m. Judith Mixer, of Fram., Oct.
28, 1755 ; and had in Fram., 1. Joseph, b. Dec. 19, 1755, m.
Thankful Winch, Aug. 26, 1779 ; 2. Anns, b. Nov. 30, '57, m.
Jesse Cheney, of E. Sud ; 3. Fortunatus, b. Jan. 30, 1760, m.
Sally Cloyes, Sep. 1783, and Uved in Westboro'. Joseph the f.
was a schoolmaster, taught in Fram. 1776, and 1783, and at one
time m Weston. Jos. and w. were adm. to the ch., Nov. 24, 1763.
Joseph d. in Westb., Sep. 15, '96; his w. Judith d. at do., Aug.
21, 1796.
^ 3. ABRAHAM, had bap. in Fram., Sarah, June 1, 1746;
Joseph, Nov. 27, 1748. Ab. was living back of John Trowbridge,
(a ceUar hole remahis), 1750.
4. THOMAS, m. ui Sud., Eunice Parmenter, 1752 ; and had
Thomas, bap. in Fram., Oct. 21, 1753 ; and Eunice, b. in Sud.
Aug. 24, 1755, d. May 10, 1766. Eunice was adm. to the Fram.
ch., Sep. 9, 1753. [1781, Thomas, of Grafton, sold to Peter
Gallot, land in Fram.]
4. JOSEPH, had in Fram. by w. Martha, 1. John, b. Ap. 7,
1731; 2. Martha, b. Ap. 30,1733; 3. Joseph, b. Oct. 8,
1738; 4. Alpheus, b. Nov. 5, 1742; 5. Mitty, b. 1752, d.
unm. in Utica, N. Y. Mrs. Martha, wid. of Joseph, m. Rev.
David Goddard, of Leicester, Dec. 20, 1753.
5. JOHN, s. of Joseph (4), m. Mary Haven, July 17, 1751
and had, 1. Abigail, bap. June 7, 1752, m.  Chamberhn
2. Joseph, bap. Aug. 4, 1754 ; 3. John, bap. Dec. 31, 1758
4. Mary, m. SUas Eaton, Feb. 1, 1782. Mary, w. of John, was
adm. to the ch., Ap. 26, 1752.
6. JOSEPH, Jun.,s. of Jos. (4), m. Sarah Hemenway, cov'd
Feb. 29, 1756, and with w. adm. to the ch. Feb. 27, 1763. Theu-
chil. were 1. Mary, b. Oct. 16, '62, m. Nathan Newton, July,
'84 ; 2. Joseph, b. Mar. 17, '64 ; 3. Benjamin Goddard, b.
Aug. 18, '65; 4. How, b. May 27, '67 ; 5. John, b. July 17,
'69, m. Hannah Nixon, who d. 1810, se. 38, and 2d, the wid. of
Samuel Nichols, of HoU. (a Leland) ; 6. Mitty, b. Jan. 21^ '71,
unm. ; 7. Daniel, b. Dec. 15, '72 ; 8. Sarah, b. Jan. 1, '75 ;
9. Laban Wheaton, b. Mar. 30, '77 ; 10. Nabby, bap. Oct. 17,
29*

342 NICHOLS. — -NIXON.
'79 ; 11. Alph, b. Dec. 11, '80 ; 12. Patty, b. Dec. 12, '82.
Lt. Joseph the f. was Selectman, 1779, and Avith w. recommended
to the ch. in Fitzwilham, May 3, 1781.
7. ALPHEUS, s. of Jos. (4), in. Rebecca Hemenway, and
with w. adm. to the ch., Sep. 18, 1768. Their chU. were 1.
Sarah, b. July 19, '67, m.  Forbush, of Westb.; 2. Lucinda,
b. Nov. 27, '68, unm. ; 3. Patty, b. Nov. 5, '73, d. young ; 4.
Jula, b. May 6, '75 ; 5. Ruhamah, b. Jan. 28, '78, m. — Orin,
now of Westb. ; 6. Becky, bap. Oct. 17, '79, m. Deac. Brigham
Fay, of Southb.; 7. Matilda, b. Dec. 11, '81, m. Winsor Horn;
8. Sophia, b. June 28, '85, m. Elisha Fay, of Southb. ; 9.
EusiBiA, b. Mar. 19, '87, m. Nathan Brown. Alpheus, thef. d.
in Southb.
Zechariah, and w. Rebecca, had at Sherb., Surah, b. 1745; Lydia,'47.
MoRDECAi and w. Alice, had at Boston, John, b. Aujr. 18, 1653. Isaac
(w. Sarah), d. at Sutton, ab. 1756, f. of Henry, Isaac, WUliam, Benjamin,
Mary, Abigail and Anna. Capt. John, (who m. Jerusha Moore, 1755), d.
at Oxibrd, 1812, ae. 78; and William, (who m. Mary Willson, 1745); d. at
O , r. 94, ai. 72; Alexander, (w. Margaret), was of O., 1743, all having
chil. NIXON,* also written, NICHSON, NICKSON, and NICK
ERSON, CHRISTOPHER, m. Mary Sever, and with w. cov'd,
May 5, 1728. Their chil. were 1. John, b. Mar. 1, 1727-; 2.
Elizabeth, b. Mar. 3, 1728-9 ; 3. Mbhepzebath, b. June 20,
'31, m. Samuel Fairbanks, June 6, '51 ; 4. Mary, b. Dec. 24,
'33, m. Isaac Gleason, Jun., Nov. 2, '52, and 2d,  SawtweU,
and d. in Langdon, N. H. ; 5. Thomas, b. Ap. 27, '36 ; 6.
Elizabeth, b. Dec. 31, '38 ; 7. Abigail, m. David Andrews.
Christopher, the f., came from the South, and lived on the Joseph
Belcher place. He m. a 2d w^ Mrs. Mercy CoUar, Aug. 16,
1748, and d. in Fram.
Richard Nixon, b. in Middlesex Co., N. J., Oct. 1758, was in a corps
of dragoons commanded by his brother, Mfij. Robert. Richard d. in~N.
Y. city, 1844, whither he removed, 1795; and was nearly 30 years in the
Custom House. (N. Y. paper.)
2. JOHN, s. of Chris. (l),m. Thankful Berry, Feb. 7,1754,
and with w. cov'd, Mar.' 25, 1759. Their chil. (recorded chiefly
in Sud.), were 1. John, b. Aug. 25, 1757, bap. in" Fram., Mar.
* Thomas Nixon, D. D., b. prob. terbury, in England. (Berry's Gen's.
near 1660, was a prebendary of Can- of Co. of Kent, p. 380.)

NIXON. 843
25, '59, m.  Moore, Uved in Sud. ; 2. Sarah, b.. Nov. 19,
'68, Tn. Abel Cutler, '79 ; 3. Hephzebah, b. Aug. 31, '60, m.
Timo. Moore, '80 ; 4. Mary, b. Sep. 16, '61, m. in Fram., Capt.
Peter Clayes, Jan. 1785 ; 5. Joseph, b. July 27, '63, Uved in
Waltham ; 6. Keziah, m. in Fram., Ebenezer Brown, Nov. '88 ;
7. Anne, b. May 6, '66, m. in Fram., Thomas Richardson, Feb.
1789 ; 8. Artemas, b. Sep. 3, '67, Uved in Waltham ; 9. Ben-
jAfflN,b.May 13, '70 ; 10. Betsey, b. Oct. 5,'75,m. John Warren,
'98. John, the f., m. 2d, wid. Hannah Gleason, of Fram., Feb.
5, 1778, who d. in Sud., Sep. 26, 1831, se. 90. John served in
the-French War, as Capt., 1756 ; commanded the Co. of minute
men in Sud., 1775. In Nov., 1775, he was appointed Lt,
Col., and Aug. 9, 1776, was commissioned as Brig. General.
He was in command with his regiment at Bunker HiU, and served
with much honor there, and during the War. He lived generally
within the bounds of Sud., near Fram., moved to Vt., ab. 1806,
andd. in Middleboro', ab. 1815.
3. THOMAS, s. of Chris. (1), m. Bethiah Stearns, and had
in Fram., 1. Gate, b. July 31, 1758, m. Wm. StoweU, of Wore,
moved to Paris, Me., and d. 1842 ; 2. Thomas, b. Mar. 19, '62;
3. Asa,' b. Aug. 17, '67, d. Dec. 1, '71 ; 4. Hannah, b. Sep. 21,
'72, m. John Nichols, of Southb. ; 5. Bethiah, d. in Southb.,
Mar. 19, 1823. Col. Thomas, the f., served as Ensign in the
French War, 1756. He commanded a Co. of minute men, in
1775, and was commissioned as Colonel. He was reputed
a brave and efiicient officer, and served through the war. He
removed from Fram. to Nichol's Mills, in Southb., ab. 1784, and
d. On his passage by water from Boston to Portsmouth, Aug. 12,
1800. 4. THOMAS, Jun.,s. of Tho. (3), m. Lydia Hager, May 16,
1790, and with w. cov'd Dec. 1795. He had 1. Warren, b.
Mar. 9, 1793, m. Salome Rice, of Wayland, has been Selectman
in Fram., 11 years, and Justice of the Peace ; 2. Otis, b. Mar.
11, '96, m.  Swain, of Nantucket, moved to Morgan, 0., and
m. a 2d w. in N. Y. ; 3. Sukey, b. Nov. 23, '97, d. unm., Aug.
3, 1828 ; 4. Reny, b. Nov. 25, '99, d. unm., Jan. 29, 1824.
Lydia, w. of Tho., d. May 21, 1822, and he m. 2d, wid. Sarah
Stone. Capt. Tho. was Selectman 2 years, and d. inFram., Jan.
4, 1842, se. near 80. He. was fifer in the Rev. war, and appomted
. prob. Quarter Master.

344 NORCUT, — nurse.
NORCUT, RICHARD, and w. Naomi, had Naomi, b. Oct,
31, 1723. Richard, d. Jan. 20, 1726-7. Priscilla was b.
Feb. 1, 1721-2.
NORTHGATE, ESAU, whose w. Peggy was bap. July 10,
1756, had Hannah, bap. June 19, 1757 ; Susannah, bap. May
6, '59 ; Esau, bap. Sep. 30, '59.
NURSE,* NURS or NOURSE, BENJAMIN, prob. s. of
Francis, had by w. Thamezin, 1. Thamezin, b. Nov. 13, 1691,
m. Ebenezer Hemenway, Feb. 23, 1737-8, and d. ab. 1767, (see
admin.) ; 2. Benjamin, b. Jan. 20, '94 ; 3. William, b. Mar.
8, '96, was living 1767, (prob. the Wm. of Shrewsbury, who m.
Rebecca Fay, of Westb. 1723, was f. of Daniel,.Zerviah, &c.;
he Uved at the " Shoe," called also " Nurse's comer," annexed
m 1762 to Westboro', (Wore. Mag. II. 3.), and d. Ap. 15,
1779 ; his w. Reb. d. June 22, 1776 ; 4. Elizabeth, b. Sep. 18,
'98, m. Theophilus Philips, m Hop., 1732 ; 5. Ebenezer, b. Mar.
27, 1700-1 ; 6. Margaret, b. Ap. 24, '03 ; 7. Moses, b. Mar.
'04-5 ; 8. Aaron, b. Jan. 11, '08. Benjamin, the f., received
in 1707, a deed from Col. Buckminster of 110 ac, then in Benj.'s
possession. He lived prob. at Mr. David Fiske's, was Selectman,
1702, and d. in Fram., his will proved Feb. 13, 1748, havmg m.
2d, EUzabeth, wid. of Joseph Morse, of Wat., Feb. 16, 1713-4.
Note — FRANCIS, Sen., d. at Salem, 1695, his est. administered, Dec.
23d. He had by w. Rebecca, 1. Johm, who d. 1719, f. by w. Elizabeth
(Smith, m. Nov. 1, 1672, d. 73), of John, b. Oct. 12, '73; and by w. Eliza
beth (Verry, m. Aug. 17, 77), of Elizabeth., m.  Douty ; Samuel, b. 1679;
Sarah, '80, m.  Twist; Jonathan, b. May 3, '82, m. a dr. of John Har-
denden ; Joseph, '83; Benjamin, Feb. 20, '86; Hannah, '87, m.  Verry;
Deborah ; 2. Samuel, m. Mary Smith, 1677, and f. of Samud, Mary, George,
Mary, Rebecca, Ebenezer, (m. Eliz. Mitchell, 1722, and f. of Caleb, Eben.,
&c.) ; 3. Francis, b. Feb. 3, 1660-1, his est. settled (of Reading), Oct. 8,
1716, leaving w. Sarah, and chil., Benjamin, b. Jan. 28, 1689-0; JoTWthm,
'92, d. 1717 ; Josiah, '94, d. 1718 ; Joshua, A. 1717 ; Caleb, A. 1727 ; JVathaniel,
b. '97, d. 1717 ; AbigaU ; a s. D-aneis, b. 1686, d. '88 ; 4. Benjamin, b. .Tan.
26, 1665, prob. the B. of Fram., above ; 5. Michael, m.  Bouden ;
6. Rebecca, m. Tho. Preston, 1670; 7. Mart, m. John Tarbell, 1678; 8.
 , m. William Russell. Francis, the f., administered, with John How,
the estate of Edmond Bridges, of Salem ; his w. Rebecca was one of the
victims of the Witchcraft delusion, although ample testimonials were given
of her private character, and domestic virtues. — (See the preceding
history ; p. 32.) Rebecca was sister of Sarah', w. of Peter Clayes.
* The family of Nurse is noticed ingstone, in that Co. (See Berry's
as in Sussex, Eng. Sir D. Nurse, Gen's, of the Co. of Kent.)
(b. in the 17th century), was of Chit.

nurse. 345
2. BENJAMIN, Jun., s. of Benj. (1), m. Elizabeth Haven,
July 12, 1717, and with w. cov'd Ap. 27, 1718, and adm. to the
ch. Sep. 1, 1723. His chU. were 1. Thamezin, b. June 7, 1718,
m. Jedidiah Bigelow, of Grafton, Jan. 27, 1736-7 ; 2. Experience,
b. Nov. 21, 1723. [Benjamin, m. Mary Belknap, both of
Fram., June, 1737. Benjamin, m. Bethiah Bridges, Nov. 22,
1749. Benjamin was recommended to the ch. in Partridgefield,
Oct. 2, 1774.]
3. EBENEZER, s. of Benj. (1), m. Mercy Haven, Ap. 14,
1720, and had Ebenezer, b. in Sherb., Oct. 3, 1720, who with
Mercy, was bap. m Fram., Sep. 30, 1722.
4. JOHN, prob. s. of John, and g. son of Francis, m. Elizabeth
Gale, Feb. 21, 1700, who was adm. to the ch., Oct. 5, 1718.
Then- chil. were 1. John, b. Aug. 27, 1701 ; 2. Joseph, b. Oct.
7, 1703 ; 3. Sarah, b. Jlay 2, 1705, m. William Weston, or
Wesson, hi Hop., '43 ; 4. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 26, '08, m. Thomas
Biglo, of Mavlb. ; 5. Mehetabel, b. Ap. 12, '12, m. John Belknap,
of Westb., and d. before 1747 ; 6. Samuel, b. Feb. 18, '13-4 ;
7. Thamezin, b. Aug. 20, 1716, m. Abner Bixby, of Hop., 1734.
John, the f. rec'd a deed from Col. Buckminster, of land where
Mr. Curtis Child lives, IMar. 20, 1696. He lived in advanced
age with hfs s. in-law, Abner Bixby, on the David Fiske farm ; a
cellar hole remains. He d. m Fram.
5. JOHN, Jun. s. of John (4), m. Bathsheba Rugg, and with
w. adm. to the ch. Ap. 29, 1722. Their chU. were 1. Joseph^,
b. Jan. 6, '.23-4 ; 2. Sarah, b. Jan. 15, '24-5, m. Joshua Har
rington, Jan. 11, '43 ; 3. Abraham, b. Sep. 22, '27, d. Dec. 17,
1729 ; 4. Zerviah, b. Mar. 8, '29-0, adm. to the ch. July 27,
1746, and recom. to Rutland ch. May 18, 1760 ; 5. Abraham^,
b. July 27, '32 ; 6. Hannah, b. Feb. 4, '34, m. Thomas Reed,
of Rutland, Dec. 12, 1754 ; 7. Joanna, b. June 14, '37, was
adm. to the ch. May 1, 1774; 8. Mehetabel, b. Aug. 9, '39 ;
9. Jonathan, b. Dec. 28, '41. John, the f. moved to Waterford,
Me., an aged man.
6. JOSEPH, s. of John (5), m. Sarah Walkup, Feb. 27,
1746, and his w. adm. to the ch., May 6, 1750. He had, 1.
'Sakah, bap. Feb. 14,1748; 2. Molly, bap. Sep. 17, '49 ; 3.
Jonathan, bap. Feb. 10, '51 ; 4. Bathshebah, bap. Nov. 12,
'52, m. in Hop., James Newton, 1769 ; 5. Joseph, bap. June 14,

346 nurse.
'54 ; 6. Hannah, bap. Mar. 20, '57 ; 7. Reuben, bap. June 7,
'61 ; 8. Ebenezer, bap. June 19, '63 ; 9. Katy, bap. Dec. 28,
'66. Joseph, the f. was by trade a shoemaker, and with w. was
recommended to the ch. m FitzwUham, Ap. 21, 1776. (Several
of the first chU. are recorded at Hop.)
7. ABRAHAM, s. of John (5), m. Zerviah Morse, Oct. 24,
1753, and with w. was adm. to the ch. Mar. 31, 1754. Their
chil. were 1. Asa^, b. Sep. 10, '54 ; 2. John*, b. Mar. 10, '56 ;
3. Betty, b. Nov. 19, '57, d. 1761 ; 4. Lawson^", b. June 6,
'61 ; 5. Josiah, b. June 2, '63, d. unm. at Rehoboth, Sep., 1777,
while returning from the army ; 6. Peter, b. Mar. 23, '65, d.
1781 ; 7. Olive, b. Feb. 21, '67, m. Oliver Matthews, of Southb.,
Mar. 1790, and d. 1795 ; 8. Molly, b. Nov. 2, '68, m. John
Hervey, of Southb., Jan. 1789, and d. June 4, 1801 ; 9. Betty,
b. Sep. 11, '70, m. Thomas Richards, May, '91, and d. 1791 ;
10. Anne, b. July 3, '72, m. Nathan Burnet, of Barre, Aug. 23,
'92, and d. Ap. 1805 ; 11. Sally, b. Dec. 23, '74, m. Silas
Davis, of Shrewsb., Dec. 29, 1800, and lives in Prov. ; 12. Na^
than, b. Aug. 4, '77, prob. m., and d. Sep. 20, 1805. Abraham,
the f. Uved at Curtis ChUd's, was Selectman, 1782, and d. Feb.
1793. His wid. Zerviah d. Nov. 6, 1805, ss. 70. (T. Rec.)
8. ASA, s. of Abr. (7), m. Anne Munroe, of Fram. (prob.
from Lex.), June 3, 1778, and had 1. Josiah, b. Mar. 13, 1779,
d. unm. in Boston. The f. m. 2d, Lois Glover, May 3, 1781,
and had 2.  , b. May 3, '82, d. at birth ; 3. James, b. July
6, '83, d. young; 4. Mary, b. May 7, '85, m. Rufus Brewer,
Esq. ; 5. Charlotte, b. June 12, '87, m. Aaron Hadley, Uves in
Charlestown ; 6.  , b. Feb. 16, '89, d. young ; 7. Miliscent,
b. Feb. 3, '91, m. 1st, Aaron Eames, 2d, Edward Childs, Uves a
wid. ; 8. Newell, b. Mar. 21, '92, m. Harriet BuUard, of HoU.,
lives W. ; 9. Olive, b. Dec. 3, '93, m. David Brewer; 10.
Sarah, b. Sep. 9, '95, m. Nathan Fairbanks, of HoU., and d.
1819 ; 11. Susannah, b. May 11, '97, m. Henry Brewer; 12.
 , b. Feb. 14, 1800, and d. young. The m. d., and he m.
3d, Polly, wid. of Ezra Haven, (a Glover), Dec. 29, 1800, and
had, 13. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 19, 1801, m. Charles Haven.
Asa, the f. d. ha Fram. July 23, 1803. His wid. Polly d. 1822,
ae. 57.
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and had, 1. Lucy, b. Feb. 1782, m. Jonathan Edmunds, and d.
Jan. 7, 1838 ; 2. John, b. Feb. 22, '84, d. unm. Mar. 21, 1825 ;
3. Nelly, b. Feb. 28, '86, m. John Manson ; 4. Joel, b. May
27, '88, d. Oct. 24, 1805 ; 5. Susannah, b. Sep. 24, '90, d.
young ; 6. ANNE,b. Oct. 16, '92, d. young; 7. ANNE,b. Ap. 8,
'97, d. young. The m. d. July 15, '97, and the f. m. 2d, wid.
Anne How, (a Tayntor, of Marlb-.), Ap. 25, '99, and had, 8.
Sally, b. Mar. 7, 1800, m. Larkin Brewer ; 9. Anne, b. Nov.
18, 1801, m. Wm. Eaton; 10. Susannah, b. June 7, 1803, m.
Curtis ChUd ; 11. George, b. Ap. 3, 1806. Capt. John the
f. hved at Curiis ChUd's, was Selectman from 1795, 4 years, and
d. ae. ab. 72. Anne his w. d. 1827, se. 65.
10. LAWSON, s. of Abr. (7), m. Lydia Fisk, in Hop, 1779;
and had 1. Nathan, b. Mar. 13, '80, w. Esther ; 2. Lawson, b.
Dec. 15, '81, Uves ha Tenn., a physician ; 3. Nancy, b. Mar. 21,
'84; 4. Fortunatus, d. Feb. 25, 1816. Maj. Lawson the f. m.
2d, Lydia Eaton, Jan. 1, 1799, was Selectman, 1804, 4 years, and
d. Sep. 11, 1832, se. 71. His wid. Lydia, d. July 15, 1838, x.
68. He hved on Mr. Daniels' farm.
Capt Samuel, of Bolton, b. Ap. 25, 1715, o. s., (s. of  (name nol
recorded), Jun., of Salem, who m. Dorothy Faulkner, 1708), m. Elizabeth
Kellogg, and had 1. John, b. Nov. 17, 1740, m. 1st, Hazadiah Hapgood,
of Marlb., '66, and f. of Samuel, b. Sep., 1766 ; and m. 2d,  Sawyer ; 2.
David, b. Jan. 19, '41-2, m. Rebeckah Barrett, '62, and f. of David,
^ephtn, Oliver, Rebecca, Elizabeth, AbigaU, Sarah, and Catharine; 3. Eliza
beth, b. Jan. 22, '43-4, d. '45 ; 4. a son, b. and d. Feb. '45-6 ; 5. Elizabeth,
b. Jan. 4, '46-7, m. Amos Merriam, '67 ; 6. Jonathan, b. Dec. 18, .'48, m.
Ruth Barret, and f. of Peter, b. Oct. 10, '74, H. Coll. 1802, m. Mary Bar-
niim, minister at Ellsworth, Me.; Deacon Jonathan ; SUas; Samuel; Dr.
Anas, H. Coll., 1812, &c. ; 7. Sarah, b. Jan. 8, '50, m. Phinehas Moor,
70; and by 2d w. Abigail Barnard, of Marlb., 8. Benjamin, b. Jan. 16,
'55, m. Sybil Bailey; 9. Abigail, b. Jan. 7, '57, m. Abr. Holman, '84; 10.
Edwice, b. July 5, '60, m. Jasoniah Houghton ; 11. Phebe, b. May 9, '62,
m. Jona. Atherton ; 12. Abigail, b. '64 ; 13. Abigail, b. 1765; 14 Luct,
b. June 28, '69, m. Eph. Fairbanks ; 15. Maj. Barnard, b. June 10, '91, m.
Hannah Barret, '93. Capt. Samuel, the f. d. at Bolton, May 8, 1790, ae. 75
years and 2 days.
ODEL, SAMUEL, rated m Fram., ab. 1786.
ONTHANK, JOHN, rated in Fram., ab. 1724.
ORDWAY, JOSEPH, and w. Susannah, had in Fram., Abi-
8AIL, b. June 17, 1753. SAMUEL, a shoemaker, was rated m
Fram., ab. 1782, and moved from town ab. 1805.
OXFORD, CUFFEE, m. hi Waltham, Nelly Donahew, Dec.
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Patty, b. Nov. 20, '61 ; 3. Parley, bap. Jan. 1, '64 ; 4. Nanny,
bap. Sep. 15, '65, m. Thomas Jonah, Nov. 25, '84.
PADELFORD or PADELFOOTE, JONATHAN, of Camb., m. Mary
Blanford, Oet. 5, 1652, and had 1. Jonathan, b. July 6, '53, d. Ocl. 29 ; 2.
Mary, b. Aug. 22, '54; 3. Jonathan, b. Aug. 13, '56; 4. Zechariah, b.
Dec. 16. '57 ;''5. Edward, b. Juue 14, '60. Mary, wid. of Jonathan, m.
Thomas Eames, ab. 1662, aud was killed by the Indians, ui Fram., Feb. 1,
1675-6. 2. ZECHARIAH, s. of Jon. (1), chose 1674, Edward Wright
for his guardian, was of Sherb., 1679, havhig settled near Fai-m
Pond, and cleared what is now known as Zachary' s Point. He d.
in Fram., prob. unm., July 7, 1737.
Dr. John, Jun., (Y. Coll. 1768), and w. Bethshua, were of Hardwick,
1770. PAGE, JOHN, of Fram., m. SusannahLeland, of Sherb., Ap.
24, 1712, and had in Fram., 1. Experience, b. Jan. 11, 1712-3,
m.  Buck ; 2. John, bap. May 18, 1720 ; 3! JoNATHAN.,,b.
ab. 1723. John, the f., removed to Sutton. Admin, on the est.
(£542) of John, Physician, was granted, July, 1731.
2. Sarah, m. in Fram., John Gibbs, Ap. 20, 1709. Mariah,
was in Fram., ab. 1765.
John, (his w.,  Mash), d. in Haverhill, Nov. 1687, his w. d. Feb.,
96-7. John, Jun., who d. at H., June 27,-1714, m. Sarah Davis, June 1^,
1663, and had Sarah, b. July 7, '80. Benjamin, of H., m. Mary Whittter,
Sep. 21, 1666, and had 9 cli"il. John, Sen. d. at Wat., 1676, ae. ab. 90 ; his
w. Phehe d. 1677, se. 87. J. was f. of 1. John, Jun., who ra. Faith (probably
niece of President) Dunster, sold at Wat., 1669, owned at Grolon, and was
f. of John, Jonathan, Joseph, Maiy, and a dr. who m. — ¦ — Boardman.
John, Jun., was dec'd, 1712; his w. Faith, d. 1699 ; 2. Samuel, of Con
cord, 1669; and piob. ;3. William, of Wat., whose wid. Hannah, in 1665,
m. Nicholas Wood, of Boggestow.
PALMER, ELNATHAN, and w. Mercy, had in Fram.,
Samuel, b. Ap. 29, 1703. The f. was not ratM, 1710. He Uved
the S. side of the River, not far from the Town's centre. Polly
and Betsey, were adm. to the ch., Nov. 1793. Catharine H.,
dr. of Joseph, bap. Mar., 1791.
Mart, m. in Sud., James Pendleton, Oct. 22, 1647. In Marlb., Sarah,
m. Joseph Ward, 1743.
PARK, or PARKS, GIDEON, m. Hannah Fuller, both of
Newton, Aug. 31, 1758, and had in Newton, 1. John, b. 1759 :
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b. 1763, m. ha Fram., Obed Metcalf, Feb. 4, '90 ; 4. Samuel, b.
1766, rated ha Fram., '87; and prob. in Fram. (in part), 5.
Hannah, m. Samuel Perry ; 6. Moses, d. se. 10 ; 7. Sarah, m.
Joseph Whitney, of Sherb., Oct. 3, '92 ; 8. Esther, m. Reuben
Fay, Jun., of Southb., July 24, '96 ; 9. Gideon, d. unm., Dec.
15,1817,88.41. Gideon, the f., d. inFram., July 28, 1794.
His wid. Hannah d. July 16 or 17, 1805, se. 70.
2. JOHN, s. of Gideon (1), m. SaUy Richardson, and had 1.
Lucy, b. July 13, 1792 ; 2. Joseph, b. Jan. 6, '94 ; 3. Gideon ;
4. Susan ; 6. Gideon. John, the f., was CoUector, 1789, and
Selectman, 1802, 7 years. He d. Ap. 10, 1828. His wid. lives
in Boston. _
William took the freeman's oath. May 18, 1631, and had, at Roxb.,
Tkoda, b. 1637; Hannah, '39; Martha, '41; Sarah, '43. Richard, of
Camb., 1647, d. 1666, leaving a w. and s. Thomas, and two drs. (See
Mid. Prob.) Tboslls, of Camb. (Newton), m. Abigail Derkes, 1653 ;
and had 1. Thomas, b. '54, d. 1681 ; 2. John, b. Sep. 6, '56, and d. 1718, f.
by w. Elizabeth, at Newton, of John, b. 1696, and d. 1747, (m. Abigail
Lawrence, 1720, and f. of Lois, b. 1732, and Gideon, of Fram., b. April 7,
¦34); Solomon, b. '99, d. at HoU., Jan. 3, 1754, (f. by w. Lydia, of Keziah,
Lydia, and Solomon, H. C, 1753, d. Dec. 29, '53, se. 22; and Samuel, Esq.,
who m. Mary Russell, 1758, and had Solomon, James, Samuel, &c.) ;
Elizabeth, b. 1701, m. Jos. Moss, '20 ; Abigail ; Joseph, b. 1705 ; Mary, b.
1708; 3. Abigail, b. Mar. 3, 1658, m. John Fisk, '79; 4. Edward, b.
Ap. 8, 1661, and d. Aug. 11, '90; 5. Richard, b. Dec. 21, '63, (perhaps the
R. of Sherb., 1707), f by w. Sarah, at Newton, of Riduxrd, who m. Sarah
Fuller, 1717, and had Jerusha, Huldah, William, Thomas, and Priscilla ;
p. Sarah, b. Mar. 21, 1666, m.  Knap ; 7. Rebeckah, b. Ap. 13,
1668, m. John Sanger ; 8. Jonathan, b. Aug. 27, 1670, d. at Newton,
1719, had three wives, and chil., Jonathan, b. 1695; Lydia; Mindwell;
Margery; Eunice; and Hannah; 9. Elizabeth, b. July 28, 1679, m. John
Holland. Tho. the f. A. 1690, and his estate was settled. Mar. 12, '93-4.
PARKER, HANANIAH, of Reading, m. w. Elizabeth, Sep. 30, 1663,
and had, 1. John, b. Aug. 3, '64 ; 2. Samuel, b. Oct., '66 ; 3. Elizabeth,
b. June, '68 ; 4. Sarah, b. '72, d. '73 ; 5. Hananiah, b. Nov. 2, '74, d. a;.
11 mos. ; 6. Ebenezer, b. Feb. 13, '75-6, w. Rebecca; 7. Mary, m. 
Poole. Hananiah, the f. d. Mar. 10, 1723-4, es. 86, leaving a wid. Mary.
(See will, Mid. Prob.)
2. JOHN, s. of Han. (1), by w. Deliverance, had (on record at Reading
and Lexington), 1. Hananiah, b. Oct. 10, 1691, d. at Port Royal, 1711 ; 2.
Ahdrew, b. Feb. 14, '92-3, m. Sarah Whiting, 1720, f. of Sarah, b. 21 ;
Jonas, '22; Amos, '03; 3. Lt Josiah, b. Ap. 11, '94, d. Oct. 8, 1756, m.
Anne Stone, Dec. 8, 1718, and f of Anna; Deliverance; Mary; Josiah;
Lm; John, (w. Lydia Morse) ; Thaddeus, (w. Mary Reed) ; and Joseph ; 4.
Mart, b. Dec. 4, 1695, d. 1709; 5. Edee, b. Aug. 19, '97, d. 1709 ; 6. John,
b. Nov. 8, 1703. John, the f. d. at Lexington, Jan. 22, 1740-1, se. ab. 78.
His w. Deliverance d. at Lexington, Mar. 10, 1717-8.*
* Mrs. Fay, of Fram., has o, Bible ington. It bears his name, and the
which once belonged to John, of Lex- date 1709.
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3. JOHN, s. of John (2), m. in Fram., Experience Cloyes,
and had 1. Peter, b. Oct, 3, 1738 ; 2. Submit, b. Dec. 3, 1742,
m; Thomas Bent, and d. ab. 1784 ; 3. Nathan, bap. Mar. 2,
1745-6, prob. d. young. John, the f., settled in Fram., at or
near Mr. Abijah Fay's. He was Selectman, 1756, and d. Feb.
23, 1783, £6. 79. His w. Experience d. Oct. 13, 1780, se. 77.
4. PETER, s. of John (3), m. Ruth Eaton, Dec. 8, 1761 ;
was with w. admitted to the ch.. May 22, 1763, and had 1. John,
b. Nov. 16, 1762, m. Deborah Lamb ; 2. Nathan^ b. Oct. 23,
'64 ; 3. Abigail, b. Dec. 15, '66, m. Lovel How, of Marlb.,
June 8, 1803 ; 4. Ruth, b. Jan. 8, '69, m. Joseph Bigelow, of
HoU., Nov. 8, '85 ; 5. Experience, b. Feb. 19, '71, m. Luther
Haven, of HoU., Feb. 5, '97 ; 6. Patty, b. Ap. i5, '73, m.
Eleazer BuUard, of HoU., Nov. 1, '93 ; 7. Sally, b. May 25,
'76, m. Wm. Eames, of HoU., Ap. 21, 1800 ; 8. Peter, b. Mar.
16, '77, d. Dec. 17, '84 ; 9. Josiah, b. Ap. 26, '79, m. OUve
Stone, Ap. 8, 1804, f. of Charlea, h. Mar. 6, 1805. OUve the
w., d. July 4, 1826, se. 47 ; the f. Uves in Fram. ; 10. Artemas,
b. Dec. 20, '81, m. Ahny Clark, Jan. 21, 1806 ; 11. Anne, b.
Ap. 25, '84, d. Jan. 8, '85 ; 12. Peter, b. July 10, '87, d. May
7, '88. Peter, the f., was Selectman, 1777, 4 years ; and Town
Treasurer, 1788, 4 years ; and d. Nov. 5, 1803, ge. ab. 65. His
w. Ruth d. Mar. 20, 1800, se. 55.
5. NATHAN, s. of Peter (4), m. Catharine Murdoek, and
had 1. Harriet, b. Oct. 10, 1793, m. Josiah Bigelow ; 2. Pres
ton, b. May 20, '96, d. Oct. 10, '98 ; 3. Maria, b. Ap. 16, '99,
m. Abijah Fay ; 4. Preston, b. Nov. 4, 1802, d. Aug. 20, '04 ;
6. Peter, b. June 18, 1804, Y. C, 1831, M. D., missionary to
China, m. Harriet Webster. Nathan was adm. to the ch., Aug.
1792, (w. Abigail received at the same time.) He d. Aug. 17,
1826, se. 62.
6. MOSES, m. Keziah BeUows, Ap. 3, 1747, and with w.
tjov'd Ap. 1749. They had hi Fram., 1. AsA, b. Mar. 6, 1747 ;
2. Elias, bap. Feb. 21, '49. Moses Uved in the N.W. part of
Fram., '50. [Moses m. m Fram., EUzabeth Wait, July 5, '22.]
7. JOSEPH, rated hi Fram., 1710, was here 1717. Sarah
and chUd were warned from the Town, 1719. Robert of Fram.,
m. Eunice Parmenter, of Sud., Mar. 8, 1748, and was prob. in
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8. JAMES, H. CoU. 1763, studied Divmity, and relmquished
it for the jpedical profession. He was adm. to the ch. in Fram.,
Nov. 11, 1764, and was School-master, 1769. He m. in Southb.,
1st, SaUy Smith, Nov. 1771, and had Molly and Sally ; and by
2d w. Grace, Robie, and James.
James was s. of James (w. Anna), who came to Southb., and d. at S.
April 8, 1754. His chil. were, James ; Deac. Abner ; Benjamin, who m.
Abigail Taylor, and d. 1797, ffi. 56, f. of Rev. Jeroboam, b. Ap. 3, 1769,
H.C0II., "97, minister at Southb. ; Anna; Benjamin ; Heman, A. 1818, ae. 40;
Bmid P., merchant in Boston, and William ; Sarah, m. Nathan Bridges,
1755 ; Hananiah, m. Abigail Ward, Dec. 2, 1755, f. at Westb., of Pier-
mnt, HepsebaJi, Harvey, Ifc. ; Jedediah, b. Aug. 10, 1749, va. Catharine
Horn, and f. of Swain, and Temple; Timothy, b. Jan. 1, 1752, lived in
Templeton ; Anna, b. 1753, d. 1754 ; and Josiah, who went to Coos.
John and w. Jane, had chil. in Southb., fiom 1749. Timotht, of Newton,
(s.of John and w. Esther, g. s. of John (w. Mary), whose est. was settled
1714), m. Keziah Hammond, 1743, d. at Holl., Jan. 5, 1754, ae. 36, f. of
several drs. John (w. Mary), had chil. in Marlb., from 1753. William,
was of Sud., 1638. JosHtJA had chil. in Sud., from 1714. Jacob was of
Hop., 1746, and m. Lydia Park.
PARKHURST, sometimes written Parkis, GEORGE, and w. Susanna,
had, 1. George, b. ab. 1618; 2. Phebe, who m. Thomas Arnold, of Wat.
In 1651, George, then of Boston, had m. Susanna, widow of John Simson,
of Watertown. Gfeorge took the freeman's oath. May 10, 1643, and sold,
m 1645, land in Wat., bought of Hue Mason, near Wm. Page. He was
living in 1655.
2. GEORGE, s. of George (1), of Wat., m. Sary Browne, Dec. 16, 1643,
and had, 1. John, b. June 10, '44 ; 2. Daniel, bap. in 1st church, Boston,
1649; 3. Sarv, b. Sep. 14, '49. George, of Wat, m. Mary Pheza, 1650.
He d. in Wat., 1699, ae. 81. His w. Mary d. Mar. 9, 1680.
3. JOHN, s. of Geo. (2), had, by w. Abigail, 1. John, b. Feb. 26, 1671 ;
2. Abigail, b. Sep. 10, 74 ; 3. Sart, b. Nov. 26, '76; 4 Rachel, b. Dec.
30, '78, m. Abraham Gale, '99 ; 5. Elizabeth, b. Sep. 18, '81 ; 6. Mary,
b. Dec. 23, '83 ; 7. George, b. Jan. 17, '85-6, (prob. f. at Weston, of Dan-
id, b. 1726, who m. Martha Gamage, of Camb., 1746, and f. of Daniel, b.
1755, d. young, f. of Wm., M. D., of Petersham ; Jonathan, b. '28 ; WUliam,
b.'31, (perhaps the W., of Holl., who m. Martha Perry, 1757, and f. of
Jonathan, Alpheus, William, Amos, Joel, and Nahum); and George, b.
1733, who moved to Gferman Flats. (See letters of G. ship, 1739) ; 8.
Samuel, b. Ap. 11, 1688, m. Sarah Shattuck, 1716; 9. Hannah, b. Ap. 17,
¦90, m. John Newton, of Marlb., 1717.
4. JOHN, Jr., s. of John (3), m. Abigail, dr. of Dea. John Morse, and had
at Wat, 1. John, b. and d. 1695 ; 2. John, b. Ap. 29, '97 ; a ABieAiL, b.
June 20, '99: 4. Ltdia, b. 1701 ; 5. Elizabeth, b. 1704, d. Dec, 1732; 6-
Josiah, b. July 9, '06; 7. Isaac, b. July 19, 08, m. Lydia Bigelovv, 1733 ;
(Isaac, Jun. of Mendon, d. ab. 1761); and at Weston, 8. Mart, b. July 10,
'10; 9. Jonas, bap. 1712; 10. Jemima, bap. June 19, 1715. John, the t.
was received to Weston church, 1708, and chosen Deac, 1710.
5. JOSIAH, s. of John (4), m. at Weston, Sarah Carter, Oct 23, 1735,
and had 1. Josiah, b. Mar. 8, 1737 ; 2. Nathan, b. Nov. 1, (also entered
2(1), -38, and with w. Mary, and dr. Elizabeth, "came from Weston to
Pram., Mar. 16, 1769," and prob. left town ; 3. Mart, b. Mar. 11, 44; 4.
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6. JOSIAH, s. of Josiah (5), m. Ehzabeth Bigelow, of Fram.;
and had, 1. Hannah, m. Jonathan Adams, Feb. 25, 1779, and
moved into Penn. ; 2. John, b. ab. 1760 ; m. Sally Bullard,
Dec. 1783, had m Fram., John, b. Dec. 30, 1784 ; m N. H., he
had Daniel, May 6, '87 ; Jodah, Mar. 12, '89 ; and Sally, Ap.
10, '93 ; then moved to Penn. ; 3. Aaron, m. Sally Thompson, in
Bellingham, moved to Stafford, Con. ; 4. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 28,
1763, m. Samuel Walker, May, '84 ; 5. Ephraim, b. Jan. 16,
'65 ; 6. Lucy, b. June 19, '66, m. Abraham Fisher, Jan. 15,
1784, lived in Claremont, and d. 1845 ; 7. Sally, b. Jan. 6,
'68, m. Micah Morse, lived in N. H., and d. 1814 ; 8. Eunice,
b. Nov. 20, '69 m.  Becket, lived hi Unity, N. H., d. ab.
1829 ; 9. Molly, b. Nov. 15, '71, m. Josiah Hemenway, 1793,
hves in Fram.; 10, Lydia, b. June 28, '75, m. Solo. Brackett,
Aug 19, '94, hves a wid. in Fram. ; 11. Josiah, b. May 25, '78,
m. Nancy Jones, Ap. 2, 1801, hves in N. H. Josiah, the f. hved
on the place of his g. son Charles, moved twice to Marlb. N. H.,
and d. there, 1832, te. 95. His w. Ehz. d. Jan. 22, 1816, ». 79.
7. EPHRAIM, s. of Josiah (6), m. Ehzabeth Luke ; and had
1. John Luke, b. Sep. 7, 1789, m. Persis Goodale, of Marlb.,
1819 ; 2. Nancy, b. May 20, '92, d. unm. Feb. 16, 1816 ;
3. Jeremy, b. July 19, '94, d. unm., 1843; 4. Emily, b.
July 29, '96, m. Winthrop Morse, of Hop., hves in Worces
ter; 5. Edward, b. Aug. 6, '98, m. Cordelia James, 1827,
lives in Ohio ; 6. Louisa, b. 1800 ; 7. William, b. June
30, '03, lives ia El. ; 8. Susan, b. 1805, m.  Colburn ; 9.
Charles, b. Mar. 5, 1808, m. Mary Goodale ; 10. Henry, b.
Oct. 20, '13, lives in Boston. Betsey, w. of Eph., d. Dec. 25,
1825, ae. 58 ; and he m. 2d, wid. Mary Adams. He lives ia F.
PARKMAN, ALEXANDER, m. Keziah, dr. of Deac. Wm.
Brown, and with w. cov'd Dec. 3, 1769 ; and had in Fram., 1.
, Betty, bap. Dec. 3, 1769 ; 2. Robert Breck, d. in Parkman,
0. The. f. moved to Marlb. N. H., of which he became a Rep
resentative, and had Polly, b. 1779 ; and John, 1782. He
removed to Whitestown, N. Y.
Alexander w'as s. of the Rev. Ebenezer, of Westboro', who was b. in
Boston, Sep. 5, 1703, (H. C, '21), ordained at Westb., Oct. 28, '24 ; had by
his first w. Mary, Mam, b. Sep. 14, 1725 ; Ebenezer, Aug. 20, '27, d. in
Westb., July 5, 1811 ; Thomas, July 3, '29 ; Lydia. Sep. 20, '31, d. June 21,
'33 ; Lucy, Sep. 23, '34. Mary, the m. d. Jan. 29, 1735-6, and the f. m. 2d,
Hannah, dr. of the Rev. Rob. Breck, of Marlb;, and had, Elizabeth, b. Dec.
28, '38, d. Jan. 14, (or 19), '38-9 ; WUliam, b. Feb 19, 1740-1, (Deacon) ;

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&irah, b. Mar. 20, '42-3; Susanna, b. Mar. 13, '44-5; Alexander, b. Feb.
17, '46-7, ofFram., &c. ; Bredc, b. Jan. 27, '48-9, d. in Westb. ; Samud, b.
Aug. 22, '51, a distinguished merchant in Boston; John, b. July 21, '53, d.
unm., Sep. 10, '75 ; Anna Sophia, b. Oct 18, '55, m. Hon. Elijah Brigham,
and d. Nov. 26, '83; Hannah, b. Feb. 9, '58, d. Oct 14, '77; Elias, b. Jan.
6, '61, d. in Milford. The Rev. Ebenezer d. at Westb., Dec. 9, 1782. His
wid. Mad. Hannah, d. Aug. 20, 1801, se. 84.
PARMENTER, vaiiously written Permenter, Parmiter, Parmeter,*
JOHN, sen., with his son John, was among the first settlers and pro
prietors of Sud., and took the freeman's oath. May 13, 1640. He was
selectman, 1641, and he (or his son), was on a committee of inspection
into the moral condition of families, &c., Feb. 28, 1655, and selectman,
1660. In 1654, he was agent at Sud., for Herbert Pelham, Esq., and Capt.
Wm.; also for Thomas Walgrave, Esq. He removed from Sud. lo
Roxb., where, in 1670, he sold to Tho's Rice, of Marlb., several parcels of
land in Sud. (Mid. Deeds, VII. 102). His w. Bridget, d. Ap. 6, 1660.
His will was proved, 1671. He names his w. Annie, s. in-law, John
Woods, (whose wife's name on other records is Mary), and g. s. John
Parmeter. Capt Isaac Johnson, of Roxb., his g. s. John, and his cousin
Cheeney, shoemaker, were executors. (His s. John had deceased, in
Sud., 1666). John in. in Roxb., Annis Dane, Aug. 9, 166J. ^
2. JOHN, Jr., s. of John (1), was among the first prop, of Sud., and
took the freeman's oath. May 10, 1643. He bought in Sud., Henry Pren
tice's houselot, 1642; and in 1649, sold his house, &c., in Sud., to John
Goodnow. He, or his father, was one of Maj. Willard's troopers, at Ded
ham, 1654, and the " major's man." In 1665, he was allowed to keep a
house of entertainment, at Sud. (Co. Rec, 1 59.) His chil. (all named in
his will), were, 1. John, b. ab. 1639 ; 2. Joseph, b. Mar. 12, 1642 ; 3.
George; 4. Mart, b. June 10, 1644; 5. Benjamin. John, the f. d. at
Sud., Apyil 12, 1666, and his will was proved the same year. (Inventory^
£310.15.) His wid. was Amee, who d. in Sud., 1681.
Note. — James d. in Sud., 1678. Mart, m. Richard Burke, 1670.
Lvdia, m. Thomas Pratt, Jun., of Sherb., June 5, 1681.
3. JOHN 3d, s. of John (2), ae. ab. 50, 1689, (Rev. in N. E. justified),had
byw. Elizabeth, in Sud., 1. Sarah, b. Aug. 29, 1668, m. Edmund Bowker,
'88; 2. Mart, b. Oct. 15, '70, m.  Bennit; 5. Elizabeth, b. Dec 9,
72, m.  Garfield ; 4. John 4th, b. Ap. 9, '78, f. by w. Martha, of Sam.,
b. and d. 1707; Submit, b. May 18, '08, m. Jona. Garfield, '30 ; Silence, b.
Oct 9, '10; Martha, June 21, '13; Deliverance, Nov. 10, '17; Joshua, Nov.
20, '19 ; Cold), Ap. 9, '22 ; and by 2d w. Mehetabel Livermore, JVathaniel,
b.Nov. 9, 1729; John, b. June 11, '31, (had 2 wives Ruth and Abigail);
John 4th, d. Oct 17, '68; 5. Joseph, b. Aug. 24, 1685, m. Lydia Rice, 1717,
and was f. of John, b. Dec. 31, '17 ; lAdiah, b. Juue 17, '20 ; Elizabeth, h.
May 17, '22; Peter, b. Sep. 11, '24; Jason, b. July 6, '30, (w. Sarah);
Eebeeca, b. Nov., '37 ; Thankful, b. Oct., '41. The will of John, the f. was
proved, Nov. 10, 1719.
4. BENJAMIN, s. of John (2), m. Thamazin Rice, 1680, and was f. in
Sud. of 1. Ltdia, b. Sep. 29, 1681, m.  Grifiin ; 2. Benjamin, b. Jan.
21, '82, m. Mary Adams, 1708, and f. of Tamson, b. Oct ^J^^', aud IVedove,
b.Ap.30,'25; 3. David, b. 1685; 4. David, b. Ap. 12, '86, (d. Mar. 6,

• Or. Stearns (Mss.) states that the settlers of this nanae, in Sud., were
name is of French origin,and denotes proverbially small of stature.
"a mountaineer," and that the early
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1742-3), m. Abigail Brewer, 1713, who d. June 6, 1758, and was f. of Abigail,
b. Jan. 21, 1713-4 ; Edmond, b. Jan. 30, '15-6, d. Dec. 27, 1792, m. Milis
cent Rice, '48, and 2d w. Mary, and 3d Sarah, who d. 1820, se. 97, (f of
Joel, Eben., Asa, &c.); Jamies^ h. May 4, 1719, m. Mary, f of James, Eleanor,
(m. Abel Tower, &c); and Samite;,b. May 11, I723,*m. Mary .(Tower.')
(and f of Ezra, b. 1760, whose son William, of Camb., has been a Repre
sentative to Congress) ; 4. Merct, b. Dec 8, 1687, m. Tho. Burk, 1718 ; 5.
Thankful ; 6. Jonathan, b. Jan. 15, 1702-3. d. 1734, and f. by w. Mary,
of Susanna, Mary, Jonathan, and Abigail ; Benj. bad other chil. who d.
young. He d. 1737, and his will was proved in May, his w. Tamson sur
viving him.
5. GEORGE, s. of John (2), m. Hannah Johnson, 1679 ; and had in
Sud., 1. George, b. May 5, 1679, m. Mary Bent, 1701, andd. Oct 25, 1727,
f. of Uriah, b. Nov. 1702, m. Sarah Dunton, '22, f of Elijah, (who m. Lydia)
and others ; Elias, b. Mar. 1705-6, w. Thankful, lived at Hop., (and f. of
John, of Petersham, Elias and several dr?.); Deliverance and Thankful, b.
Dec. 16, '09 ; D. ra. Ruth Hayden, '31, (and f of Elizabeth, Jason, Persis,
Josiah, &c.) ; Zebulah,b. Ap. 1716, m._in Fram, Phinehas Parmenter,
'36; and Hannah, b. Jan. 1721 ; 2. Joseph, b. May 19, 1681, f. by w. Mary
of Bethsheba, b. 1705; Mary, '09; Adonijah, Nov. 1, '15; Joseph, Nov. 24,
'18, prob. of Rutland ; Charles, Sep. 21, '21 ; 3. Solomon, b. June 17, 1683,
d. 1755, rated in F., 1705, m. Isf, Dorothy, and had Dorothy; va. 2d, Deb.,
dr. of Tho. Pratt, of F., July 1, 1717, and had Zeruiah, b. 1718, m. Nat'l
Hayden ; Abigail, '19 ; Solomon, Sep. 14, '21, m. Elizabeth Craigie, '48,
moved to Rutland ; Deborah, b. 1724, m. Gideon Brown, '54 ; Ezekiel, b.
Ap. 3, '26 ; Jedidiah, b. July 19, '28, m. Silence Maveric, '55 ; Grace, b.
1730; Lucea, b. 1732; Hephzebah, b. 1735; 4. John^, b. Ap. 17, 1685; 5.
Daniel, b. Aug. 3, 1688, m. Rebecca Adams, 1714, and f. of WiUiam, b.
July 16, '19, m. Mary Pepper, ofFram. Sep. 24, '40, (f. of Daniel, Isaiah,
Jacob, Mary, Lois, William, Thomas, and Eunice, m. in Fram., Bathshe
bah, m. in Fram., and Rebecca) ; Aaron, b. June, 1723, m. Jane Craigie,
1747 ; 6. Amos, b. Mar. 12, 1693-4 ; 7. Hannah, b. July 17, 1696 ; 8. Abi
gail, b. Feb. 17, 1702-3. George, the f. d. in Sud., 1727.
6. JOHN, s. of Geo. (5), m. in Sud. Abigail Burk, June 1,
1709 ; and with w. cov. inFram., July 28, 1717. He lived hi
the N. part of the town. His w. Abigail d. Ap. 11, 1757i He
d. in Fram. No chil. are recorded.
7. AMOS, s. of Geo. (5), m. in Sud. Mercy (or Mary) Wood,
Dec. 21, 1715, and with w. cov. in Fram., May 12, '17 ; and
had 1. Phinehas', b. Feb. 7, '16-7 ; 2. Asa, b. Mar 12, '18, d.
Nov. 3, 1739 ; 3. Martha, b. Oct. 18, '19, d. Jan. 21,- 1741 ;
4. Keziah, b. June 24, '22, m. Joseph Stanhope, of Sud., Jan. 24,
'39-0 ; 5.  ,.b. May 7, '24, d. young ; 6. DiNAH, b. June
4, '25, m. Samuel Stanhope, July 7, '42; 7. Joshua", b. Feb.
26, '27-8 ; 8. Lydia, b. June 14, '30, m. Abigail Walker, of
Sud., Mar. 1, '50 ; 9. Ruth, b. Sep. 13, '32, m. Ehsha Bruce, of
Southb., Jan 8, '54. Amos the f. lived' in the N. part of the
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8. PHINEHAS, s. of Amos (7), m. Zebulah Parmenter, of
Sud., June 3, 1736, and had in Fram., Amos', b. Dec. 5, 1736.
Phinehas lived near Mr. Vose's, and moved from town.
9. AMOS, s. of Phin. (8), m. Mary Berry, and with w. cov.
Aug. 17, 1761. His chil. were 1. Molly, b. Aug. 29, '61, m.
Joshua Parmenter ; 2. Abijah, b. Mar. 12, '63, m. Polly Drury,
July, 1790, d. without issue, and his wid. m. again ; 3. Olive, b.
Feb. 23, '66 ; 4. Nelly, bap. Oct. 8, '69, m. Peter Smith, of
Medfield, May 20, '95; 5. Amos, bap. Oct. 8, '69, m. Tryphena
Banister, Ap. 8, '98, hved in N. H. ; 6. Phinehas, bap. May
4, '77, m.  Tuttle, and Uved in Upton. Amos, the f. lost a
leg by disease, and d. in Fram., Feb. 26, 1785.
10. JOSHUA, s. of Amos (7), m. Persis Parmenter, with w.
cov. July 26, 1752 ; and had hi Fram., 1. Reuben^^, b. Mar. 3,
1752, m. Sarah Potter of Marlb,; 2. Mercy, b. Ap. 27^,-^54, m.
John Dunken, of Rutland, Nov. 27, '75 ; 3. Dinah, b. Ap. 9,
'56, m. Geo. Baker, hved in Gardner, and d. ab. 1822 ; 4. Eliz
abeth, b. Jan. 23, '59, m. Peter Stanhope, and d. in Me. ; 5.
Joshua, b. Mar. 23, '61, d. m Sep. ; 6.  , b. Dec. 21, '62,
d. Jan. 2, '63 ; 7. Joshua^^ b. Feb. 23, '64; 8. Ezra^^ b. Jan.
31, '67 ; 9. Persis, b. May 22, '69, m. Isaac Hunt, of Sud., Aug.
13, '95 ; 10. Stephen, b. Sep. 12, '71, m. Deb. Gates, of Stow;
11. Keziah, bap. June 26, '74, m. Ezek. Parmenter, of Sud., Jan.
15, '97 ; 12. Elias, b. July 8, '76, m. Eunice Brown of Sud.,
June, '97, and d. Dec, 1821 ; 13. Artemas, b. Nov. 11, '78,
m. Lucretia Parmenter, and d. 1833. [Luke, s. of Joshua, bap.
June 24, 1770, said not to have been of the same family.] Josh.,
the f. m. 2d,  Gates, and 3d,  Winch, hved near Mr.
Ezek. Howe's, and d. in Fram., Oct. 19, 1822.
11. REUBEN, s. of Joshua (10), m. Sarah Potter, and vfith
w. cov. Oct. 10, 1773. They had, Joel, bap. Oct. 17, '73;
Reuben, and Rachel, bap. Aug., 1781. The parents were
recommended by the ch. Mar. 1783.
12. JOSHUA, s. of Josh. (10), m. Polly Parmenter, Aug.
1785, and with w. cov'd Mar. '94. They had bap., Mar., '94,
Sumner, Olive, Winthrop, and Rhoda. The f. moved to
N. Y., ab. 1800.
13. EZRA, s. of Josh. (10), m. Susannah Brown, of Sud.,
and with w. cov. June 1792. Their chil were Eleanor ; Susan-

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nah; Nabby, d. ae. 5; Sylvia, d. ae. 3 ; Susannah; Nabby;
Sylvia; Warren; Eleanor; Jewell.
14. Polly, m. Eleazer Smith, of Walpole, Nov. 1793.
PARRIS, MARY, rehct of Samuel, of Wayland, d. Ap. 24.
1805, se. 34. (G. stone.)
PATTERSON, PATTESON, or PATTISON. Nov. 6, 1651, em
barked in the John and Sarah, of London, for N. E., James Pattison and
David Patterson.
1. JAMES, m. Rebecca Steevenson, of Camb., May 29, 1662, had in Bil
lerica, 1. MARy, b. Aug. 22, '67, m. Peter Proctor, &f Chelmsford, Jan. 30,
'88 ; 2. James, b. Feb. 28, '68, d. Oct 3, '77 ; 3. Andrew, b. Ap. 4, '72, m.
Elizabeth Kebbe, of Charlestown, '97 ; 4. John, b. Ap. 8, '75, in. in Con
cord, Joanna Hall, of Bill, Deo. 29, 1702; 5. Joseph, b. Jan. 1, '80-1, a
tailor, m. in Sud., Mary or Mercy Goodnow, Sep. 22, 1701, and his will
proved 1736, f. at Wat, of Mary, b. 1702; Mary, b. Aug. 16, '04, m. 
Haas ; Lydia, b. Oct. 9, '06 ; Eunice, '08, m. Jona. Flag, '26 ; Joseph, b.
Aug. 27, '10, m. Lydia Mereah, of Newton, 1737, (f at Wat, of Joseph,
Elizabeth, Beulah, Abigail, and Amos); Hepsehdh, b. Dec. 7, '13; SebUla,
m.  Ball ; Lydia, b. 1718 ; and Elizahdh, b. 1727, (by 2d w. Rebecca
Livermore, m. 1724); 6. James, b. Ap. 13, '83; 7. Rebeckah, b. 1682, d.
1683 ; 8. Jonathan, b. Jan. 31, 1685. The will of James, of Billerica,
" a Scotchman," was proved, 1701. He speaks of a br. in-law, Andrew
Stevenson. 2. JAMES, (whose father is said to have been James), prob. g. s. of
James (1), was b. Aug. 13, 1707, m. Lydia Fisk, October 14, 1730, and
had in Sud., 1. Jonathan, b. Nov. 30, '35, unm., killed iu the French war,
by the Indians, July 20, '58; 2. David, b. May 17, '39; 3. Andrevt, b. Ap.
14, '42, m. Elizabeth Bond, of Worcester, Oct 21, '61, and f. at Sud., of
Sarah, b. May 15, '64 ; and James, b. Feb. 22, '68. The f. moved to Prince
ton and Petersham. James, the £ d. in Princeton, May 4, 1766. His w.
Lydia d. Sep., 1776, se. 66.
3. DAVID, s. of James (2), m. Beulah Clark, of Fram., and
with w. cov. Nov. 16, 1759. Their chil. were, 1. David, b.
Aug. 7, 1760, m. m N. Haven, and d. in S. C, 1798 ; 2. Lydia,
b. Dec. 8, '61, m. Ezra Rice, of Northboro', and d. in Concord,
1832 ; 3. Molly, b. Sep. 30, '63, m. Elias Hemenway, moved to
N. Marlb. ; 4. Jonathan, b. Sep. 3, '65, m. Sarah Rice of
Northboro,' lived there, in Vt., Canada, and Conn., and d. lately
m Northb. ; 5. James, b. Sep. 3, '67, m. Lavoisie Wyman, of
Northb., d. South, 1836 ; 6. Isaac, b. Mar. 9, '69, m. Persis
Wyman, of Northb., hved in Boylston, was mfirm, and killed by
a wagon, 1795 ; 7. Nancy, b. Feb. 18, '71, m. Jabez M. Parker,
of Westb., moved to Phihpston, and d. 1843 ; 8. Enoch, b. Sep.
30, '72, m. Mary Adams, lives in Boston ; 9. Artemas, b. Mar.
30, '74, m. Aseneth Hemenway, Ap. 12, 1802, hves in Northb. ;
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'76, m. Gill Bartlett, of Northb., and d. ab. 1826 ; 12. Beulah,
b. June 20, '79, m. Henry Hastmgs of Northb., and hves there ;
13. Catharine, b. Feb. 7, '81, m. Adam Hemenway, of Fram.,
Mar., 1804 ; 14. William, b. Ap. 19, '82, m. Hannah Hemen
way, Sep. 12, 1802, 2d, Eliza Adams, and was killed by the cars
on the B. and W. R. Road, 1835 ; 15. Finis, b. Sep. 1, '85,
m. Luther Hemenway, July 10, 1803, hved in N. H. David, the
f. hved at Mr. Brackett's, moved to Boylston, 1783, and returned
to Fram., 1799. He. d. Nov. 28, 1809, se. 70. His w. Beulah
d. May, 1829.
PEPPER,* ROBERT, took the freeman's oath. May 10, 1643, and was
early a memb. of the Roxbury ch. Hem. in Roxb. Elizabeth Johnson,
1642; and had I.Elizabeth, bap. Mar. 3, '43-4, d. Ap. '44; 2. Elizabeth,
b. 1645, m. John Evered of Dedham, May 13, '62 ; 3. John, b. Ap. 8, '47,
m. Bethiah Fisher, of Dedham, '69, who d. 1669. John d. 1670 ; 4. Jo
seph, bap. 1648; 5. Joseph, b. Mar. 8, '49-0, m. Mary  , who m. 2d,
Joshua Sever. Joseph was slain by the Indians, at Sudbury, Ap. 21,
1675, in Capt. Wadsworth's Co. ; he left a dr. Bethiah, b. 1676 ; 6. Mart,
bap. 1651, m. Samuel Evered, in Dedham, 1669; 7. Benjamin, bap. May
15, 1653, d. 1658 ; 8. Robert, b. Ap. 21, 1655, was taken captive by the
Indians, at Northfield, Sep. 1675, and was prisoner to Shoshanim, Saga
more of !^f"shaway;_9^.gA^A#^^'•^A p. .28^1657, m.  Mason, of Bos
ton ; 10. Isaac, J). Ap. 26, '59 ; 11. Jacob, b. July 25, (Rox. ; 28rBos.Rec) '61.
Robert's will was proved July 17, 1684, his w. Eliz. d. Jan. 5, 1683-4.
2. JACOB, s. of Rob. (1), m. Elizab. Paine, 1685; and had, 1. Robert, b.
and d. 1685; 2. Robert, b. Mar. 16, '86-7; 3. Rebecca, b. July 11, 1702;
4 Anna, b. '05 ; 5. Mart, b. '07, d. '08; 6. Benjamin, d. '13.
3. JACOB, m. in Roxb. Mary Glezen, 1714 ; and had, 1.
Mary, b. Mar. 30, 1715, d. Ap. 6 ; and at Fram., 2. Mary, b.
Oct. 25, '17, m. Wm. Parmenter, of Sud., Sep. 25, '40 ; 3. Ben
jamin, b. Oct. 30, 1719. Jacob, the f., d. in Fram., Ap. 10,
1739. 4. BENJAMIN, s. of Jacob (3j, m. Abigail Pratt, of Fram.,
Jan. 6, 1741-2, with w. adm. to the ch. Jan. 19, 1752 ; and had
1. Benjamin, bap. July 19, 1752, d. unm. ; 2. Anne, bap. Mar.
17, '54, m. Ezekiel Mixer ; 3. Jacob, bap. Dec. 28, '55, m. Olive
Marshall, May 4, '80, had a s. Benjamin, and d. m Weston, ab.
1785 ; 4. Stephen, bap. Mar. 22, '60, d. young ; 5. Prudence,
bap. Oct. 25, '61, m. Azariah Walker, Aug. 16, '81, and d. at
Needham ; 6. Sarah, bap. Nov. 6, '63, m. Joseph Greaves,
moved to Me. ; 7. Lucia, bap. Feb. 22, '67, d. young ; 8. Abi
gail, m. 1st, Capt. Ehjah Cloyes, and 2d, Maj. Healey, of Dud-
* Berry's Genealogies of the Co. of Kent, England, names one Richard
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ley ; 9. Lucy, m. Nathaniel Lamb ; 10. Molly, m. Wm. May
nard; 11. Betsey, d. young ; 12. a dr., d. young. Capt. Ben
jamm kept for some time a pubhc house, at the Dr. Stone place.
He was m. in Mr. Swift's house. He afterwards occupied the
house, and on the spot where he was married, placed his bed, on
which both he and his wife died, and they were buried in the same
grave. Abigail, w. of Benj. d. Sep. 7, 1807 •,• Capt. Benj. d.
Sep. 9, 1807. (T. Rec.)
5. ROBERT, prob. s. of Jacob (2), had in Fram., by w.
Sarah, 1. Joshua, b. Jan. 18, 1720-1 ; 2. Robert, b. Feb. 28,
1722-3. [Sarah, prob. dr. of Robert, (or Jacob), was bap. Ap.
11, 1725.J Robert, " our Schoolmaster," cov'd, Jan. 29, 1721 ;
his w. was adm. July 2, 1721. Robert kept school m Sud.,
1728. Richard, and w. Mary, were early members of Roxb. ch. Joseph, of
Roxb., m. Anne Youngman, 1720, C of Josqih, Rebecca, and Anna. Jacob,
of Hardwick, m. Abigail Foster, 1754.
PERKINS. Dr. Perkms, (prob. Richard, Harv, Coll., 1748,
s. of Rev. Daniel, of Bridgewater, and br. of the w. of Rev.
Matthew Bridge), was rated in Fram., 1758. He m. Mary Han
cock, sister of Gov. Hancock, and dr. of his own m. indaw. He
prob. remamed but a short time in Fram. A Dr. Perkins, (prob.
Daniel, son of the above), was a Physician in Fram., 1789, and
Collector that year. He lived in Mr. Geo. Eames' house. He
" had his vendue," Jan. 1792, and Feb. 14, " moved to the Mo
hawk." Mrs. Polly Perkins began school, June 15, 1789. (Dea.
Buckminster's Ms. Journal.)
PERRY, JAMES, had by w. Mary, Joseph, b. Jan. 15,
1703-4. Japhet, m. Lydia How, June 26, 1739, and their dr.
L/ydia was bap., July 17, 1746. (Japhet had a dr. Sarah, at
Sud., b. Aug., 1740). Samuel, Jun., of Nat., m. OUve Rice,
of Fram., Oct., 1789. Samuel, 3d, m. ui Fram. Hannah Park,
both of Nat., Oct., 1793. This family is numerous on Sherb.,
Holl. and Sud. Rec.
PETERATTUCKS, JACOB, was in Fam., 1730, and worked
for Col. Buckminster. Nanny was m. to Prince Yongey, May
19, 1737. The name savors of Indian origin.
PETTES, ANNE, m. Timothy Pike, Feb., 1783.
PHILIPS, EBENEZER, m. Abigail Pratt, and had Ebenezer,

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b. Aug. 12, 1766. Wid. Abigail cov'd May 10, 17-67. Mary,
of Southb., was m. to Nathaniel Nickels, of Fram., Sep. 12,
1745. Henry, Esq., was moderator of a Town Meeting, in
Fram., June 12, 1728. This family is found on the Southb. Rec.
PIERCE, or PEIRCE, JOHN, had by w. Ehzabeth, John, b.
Ap. 12, 1730 ; Susanna, b. Feb. 24, '32-3. John, the f. Hved
at the E. part of the town.
2. THOMAS, of Hop., m. Lydia Gibbs, of Fram., Jan. 24,
1743, and had in F., 1. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 30, 1744 ; 2. Jona
than, b. Dec. 4, 1745. [Thomas, of Fram., m. Mary Haven,
of Hop., Ap. 26, 1750.]
3. JONATHAN, prob. s. of Tho. (2), had by w. Lydia, in
Fram., Jonathan, b. July 28, 1788.
4. ELIZABETH, m. Abraham How, both of F., June 16, 1749.
Hannah, m. Wm. Ballard, Jun., both of F., Aug. 25, 1741.
John, was in Sud., 1655. Moses, of Sud., and w. Mehetabel, had chil.
from 1752; David and w. Sarah, from 1764. Wm. and w. Sarah, of
Southb., had Hannah, 1736, and Sdh, 1738. Joseph, of Wat., ( w. Hannah)
had John, 1699 ; WiUiam, 1707.
PIKE, JEREMIAH, prob. s. of James and w. Rachel, had
at Readmg, 1. Jeremiah^, b. Jan. 15, 1673-4; 2. James, b.
May 2, '76, d.l676 ; 3. Eliezer, (or Ebenezer) b. and d. 1677 ;
4. Michael*, b. Ap. 7, '78 ; 5. Jambs, b. Nov. 7, '79 ; 6. Ra
chel, b. Dec. 14, 1681 ; 7. James, b. Sep. 15, '82, rated in
Fram., 1710, [perhaps of Weston, where Sarah w. of James was
adm. to the ch. 1714, and d. '23. James' est. was settled, 1727,
f. of John, James, Sam., Benj., Nath'l, Jona., Onesiphorus,
and 2 drs.] 8. Nathaniel^ b. May 4, '85; -9. William'^^ b.
Mar. 14, '87-8 ; 10. Naomi, b. Feb. 14, '88-9, m. in Fram.,
John Gibbs, Mar. 9, 1709-0. Jeremiah and his family came to
Fram., prob. before its incorporation, and with his sons, settled on
the road by Deac. M. Haven and L. Belknap, Esq., which was
called " Pike Row." Jerem. Sen. was Selectman, 1700, 4 years,
andd. Jan. 9,1710-1.
James, (and wives Naomi and Sarab), was of Reading, and perhaps
the James rec'd to Charlestown ch. 1647 ; prob. also of Cambridge, where
he had B.John,h. Jan. 1, 1653-4; and at Reading, Zachnnah, aud othera
whod.y'ng. John, ofLangford, came over in the James, 1635. JoHN,feen.,
OfSalisb., d. 1654, (his will proved Oct 3), leaving JoAn, (w. Mag^.andf. of
John, &c!); Robert, (w. Sarah, f. of John and several drs.) [A Robert was
Commissioner to Me., 1668, and after of the Council. Hutch, i. 262] ;

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Dorothy ; Jlny, ; and dr. Israeli. Joseph, a Dep. Sherifl^ was shot by the
Indians near Haverhill, Sep. 4. 1694. The estate of Joseph, of Newbury,
was administered Ap. 1697, (w. Susanna, chil. Sarah, Mary, John, Joseph,
(m. Hannah, dr. of Lt Isaac Smith, who d. in the Canada expedition) ;
Benjamin, Hannah, and Thomas.) Richard, lived, 1675, W. side of Muscle
Cove, at Falmouth. At Charlestown, John, m. Elizabeth Engleshie, 1671,
and Joseph, m. Susannah Smith, 1680 — both had chil. at C.
2. ^JEREMIAH, s. of Jerem. (1), m. in Concord, Susanna
Wooster, May 6, 1701, and had in Fram., 1. MOSES^ b. Sep. 1,
1702 ; 2. Aaron, b. July 11, 1709, m. Comfort Pike, Aug. 23,
1733, and d. in Fram., prob. without issue, Ap. 26, 1774. Jer.
the f. was Selectman, 1719, for 14 y. ; and T. Treasurer 12 y.
He d. in Fram. Feb. 3, 1746. His w. Susanna d. Mar. 11,
1746. (T. Rec.)
3. ^MOSES, s. of Jerem. (2), m. Mehetabel Pratt, July 13,
1727, and cov'd Mar. 3, 1728. His chU. were, 1. Asa, b. July
12, '28, d. Ap. 12, 1731 ; 2. Susannah, b. Jan. 31, '29-0, m.
Joseph Eames, July 16, '46 ; 3. Sarah, b. Nov. 6, '31, adm. to
the ch., July 5, '52, and d. Mar. 24, '61. Mehetabel the m. d.
Jan. 30, 1733-4. Moses m. 2d, Mrs. Rehef Stacy, Dec. 29,
1737 ; and had, 4. Moses, b. Sep. 9, '38, d. May 15, '41 ; 5.
Comeort, b. Mar. 11, '40-1, m. Deac. Gideon Haven ; 6. Me
hetabel, b. Oct. 13, '43, m. Capt. Simon Edgell ; 7. Moses, b.
July 14, '46, d. Jan., 1748. Moses, the f., lived on the place now
of Deac. Moses Haven, was Deacon of the 1st ch., Selectman,
1746, 14 years, and T. Treasurer, 1746, 14 years. He d. much
respected, Aug. 4, 1759, s&: 56. His wid. Rehef, d. Ap. 23,
1770, se. 63.
4. ^MICHAEL, or Michel, s. of Jerem. (1), m. Mehetabel
Brown, in Roxb., May 28, 1706 ; and had in Fram., 1. Mehet
abel, b. Dec. 15, 1707, m. John Winch, Jan. 27, 1743 ; 2. TiM-
OTHY^ b. Jan. 24, 1709-0; 3. Abram^ b. Feb. 12, 1712.
[Abram,s. of Mich., is said to have had abr. John*.] Michael
the f. was Selectman, 1729, and adm. to the ch., Ap. 30 1749
5. ^TIMOTHY, s. of Mich. (4), m. Rachel Gibbs ; and had,
1. Naomi ; 2. Rachel, m. Asa Pike. Timo. hved at John New
ton's, was with w. adm. to the ch., Oct. 7, 1750. Rachel, wid.
of Timo., d. June 18, 1805. (T. Rec.)
6. ^ABRAHAM, s. of Mich. (4), m. Martha BeUows, of
Southb., Jan. 27, 1742 ; and had, 1. Naomi, bap. Ap. 26, '47 ;
2. DANIEL^ bap. Aug. 9, '47; 3. SILAS^ bap. Aug. 5, '50 ; 4.

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Moses, b. Feb. 12, '52, " slain by a cannon ball, shot by the mm-
isterial troops, on Plowed Hill, Aug. 28, 1775, and buried on the
S. Westerly part thereof, se. 22 y. 6 m. 16 d." (T. Rec.) Abr.,
the f., hved on the farm now of Col. M. Edgell, havhig exchanged
farms with Deac. Balch. He d. Jan., 1810, se. near 98.
7. ''SILAS, s. of Abr. (6), m. 1st, Hannah Parmenter, July
19, 1772 ; and had, 1. Nelly, b. Oct. 11, '72, m. Obad. Osborne,
of Sud., Oct. 26, '97. S. m. 2d, Molly Frizzel, in Sud., Sep.
30, 1777 ; and had, 2. Polly, b. June 26, '79 ; 3. Moses, b.
May 16, '83, unm. MoUy, w. of Silas, was bap. and adm. to the
ch., Aug. 15, 1779. Silas hved at Col. Edgell's, moved to Prov.
ab. 1804. His w. Molly, d. m Fram., 1824.
8. ^DANIEL, s. of Abr. (6), m. Lois Underwood; and had
Luther, bap. Dec. 15, 1770. He, with his w., was adm. to the
ch., Dec. 16, 1770, and recommended to Royalston, Oct. 13, '71.
9. -JOHN, said to have been br. of Abr. (6), m. Sarah
Balch, and with w. adm. to the ch., Feb. 26, 1758, and had, 1.
Timothy, b. Oct. 7, '59, m. Anna Potter, Feb., '83 ; 2. John,
b. Nov. 15, '61, went into the service, and d. there. Sarah his
wid., d. Jan. 28, 1823, se. 88.
10. ^NATHANIEL, s. of Jerem. (1), had by w. Mary, in
Fram., 1. Nathaniel, bap. in Fram., (with Timothy and Sarah),
Dec. 6, 1719, m. m Fram., Abial Pratt, Nov. 8, 1734 ; and f.,
at Hop., of Nathaniel, b. 1744 ; James, b. 1746 ; Timothy"-,
1748 ; David, 1752 ; Jonathan, 1755 ; 2. Sarah, b. in Fram.,
Jan. 15, 1715-6 ; and in Hop., 3. Timothy, b. 1717 ; 4. Dinah,
bap. inFram., Mar. 13, 1720 ; 5. Hannah, bap. in Fram., Jan.
7, 1722 ; 6. Eunice, b. in Hop., 1723 ; Ebenezer, 1726 ;
James, 1728 ; Samuel, 1730, f. at Hop., by w. Abigail, of Abi
gail, Mary, Rachel, Reuben, Samuel, Aaron, and Moses ; Ra
chel, 1733 ; Submit, 1735; Mary, bap. in Hop., 1736. Nath.,
the f. d. in Hop., ab. 1735. Mary, prob. his w., was adm. to the
"Fram. ch., Mar. 17, 1717, and perhaps, (under the name of S^r
rah,) rec'd to Hop. ch., and her child James bap., 1728.
11. =^TIM0THY, prob. s. of Nath., Jun., and g. son of Nath.
(10), had at Hop., by w. Abigail, (prob. a Boyden), Asa ; Ab
ner; Chloe, b. 1775; Timothy, b. 1779; aU of whom came
from Hop. to Fram., Ap. 18, 1782, lived on the Common, and
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12. ^WILLIAM, s. of Jerem. (1), m. Maiy Flagg, of Sherb.,
Nov. 14, 1706 ; and had in Fram., 1. Ebenezer", b. Jan. 22,
1707-8 ; 2. Comfort, b. Feb. 20, '09-0, m. Aaron Pike, Aug.
23, '33 ; 3. William", b. Nov. 28, '13 ; 4. Mary, b. Jan. 21,
'15, m. John Wilhs, of N. Sherb., July 17, '35 ; 5. Jeremiah",
b. Mar. 19, '17-8 ; 6. Jacob", b. Feb. 26, '20-1 ; 7. Abigail,
b. May 26, '24, m. Charles Ward, of Southb., August 25,
'42 ; 8. Sarah, b. Oct. 6, '27. Mary, (prob. w. of Wm.), was
adm. to the ch., Nov. 15, 1719. William adm., Ap. 30, 1749.
13. *EBENEZER, s. of Wm. (12), m., m Marlb., Sarah Fay,
of Southb., 1729. In 1737, he lived towards Stone's end. [Re
beckah, wid. of Ebenezer, of Hop., and her dr. Rebeckah, were
at Wilmington, 1765.]
14. *WILLIAM, s. of Wm. (12), m. SybUIa Frost, Feb. 21,
1738-9, who was adm. from Sud. ch., 1755. Then- chil. were,
1. AsA^*, b. Jan. 24, 1739 ; 2. Experience, b. Nov. 9, '43 ; 3.
Jane, b. July 1, '53, m. — Wlieeler, of Concord. Wm., the f.,
Uved E. of Mr. N. Hudson's.
15. *ASA, s. of Wm. (12), m. Rachel Pike, who was adm. to
the ch., Oct. 2, 1763. They had, 1. Michael, bap. Nov. 13,
'63, m. Abigail Lamb, May, '93 ; 2. Aaron, bap. Dec. 22, '65,
m. Bethiah Brindley, Feb., '94 ; 3. Rachel, bap. Oct. 16, '68,
m. Stephen Bigelow, of Boylston, June, '90 ; 4. Mary, bap. Dec.
1, '71 ; 5. William, b. Sep. 4, '74. Asa, the f., occupied the
Town's house for the poor, and m. 2d, Sarah Blodget, Feb. 1792.
16. *JEREMIAH, s. of Wm. (12), m. Kemh Hemenway,
Sep. 14, 1743, and with w. adm. to the ch., Feb. 23, 1752.
They had, 1. Mary, b. July 28, '44 ; 2. Jeremiah, b. July 20,
'49, m. — Childs, of Sturbridge, and d. there ; 3. Ruth, bap.
Jan. 27, '52, prob. d. young. The f. m. 2d, Mary, wid. of Elka
nah Haven, (an Eames), and had, 4. Keziah, b. May 29, '58, m.
Wm. Fay; 5. Comfort, b. July 30, '64, m. Lemuel Robmson, of
Rutland. Jerem., the f. was a bone setter, Uved at Nathan Hud
son's, and moved to Rutland, ab. 1780.
17. ^JACOB, s. of Wm. (12),m. Ehzabeth Britton, of Southb.,
Jan. 7, 1742, and had 1. John, b. Jan. 23, '42-3 ; 2. Nathan,
b. Dec. 24, '44 ; 3. Elizabeth, bap. Aug. 27, '47 ; 4. Jacob, b.
June 18, '51. [1761, a commission was ordered on the real est.
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18. JOHN, m. Maxy Eames, Sep. 8, 1726, and with w. cov'd,
July 2, 1726, and had Gershom, b. July 15, '27. Mary, the m.'
d. July 31, '27, and he m. 2d, Abigail Parkhurst, of Weston
Sep. 23, 1728. '
19. Hannah, was bap. Jan. 7, 1722. Benjamin, bap. Sep.
29,1723. Martha, bap. May 7, 1723. Martha, m. Richard
Newton, of Southb., Jan. 27, 1743. Joseph, of Newbury, m.
Lydia Drury, Dec. 6, 1722. Lois, m. Isaac AUerd, Mar. 17,
1752. Elijah, of Hop., m. in Fram., Sally Clark, of Hop.,
Feb. 25, 1796. Shadrack, bap, Aug. 1786.
PITCHER, MOSES, was paid for mending the M. House win
dows, 1766.
PITT, LOIS, m. Timothy Haven, Aug. 1784.
POLLY, NATHANIEL, in Fram., 1778, and said to have
beenof Sherb., m. Anne Maynard, Oct. 18, 1781, and had 1.
John, b. Aug. 5, '82 ; 2. William, b. Jan. 10, '84. Anne, the
m. d. of the smaU pox, and N. m. 2d, in Sherb., Eleanor Tyler,
Nov. 18, 1793. [Josiah, se. 11 years, came to hve with Deac.
T. Buckminster, June 6, 1781.]
POWERS, JONAS, (who prob. lived at the N. part of the
Town), and w. Lydia, cov'd May 1, 1763, and their dr. Mary was
bap. May 1, 1763.
PRATT, or PRAT, THOMAS, had 1. Thomas^ b. ab. 1656 ;
2. John' ; 3. Ebenezer* ; 4. Joseph* ; 5. Philip^ ; 6. David" ;
7. Jabez"; 8. Nathaniel^*; 9. Abial, m. Daniel Bigdow; 10.
Ephraim*^ ; 11. Jonathan**. Tho., the f., took the freeman's
oath, May 26, 1647, and was early at Wat. He bought of Tho.
Eames, in ^679, land not far from Gleason's Pond, in Fram., and
became an inhabitant of Sherb. Administration on his est. was
granted, 1692, to his wid. Susannah, and s. John. Jona., David,
and Jabez, were the 3 youngest. The Inventory of his est.,
^142.2, is dated Dec. 14, 1692.
2. 'THOMAS, Jun., s.of Tho. (1) , m. Lydia Parmenter, June
5, 1681, and had 1. Thomas^ b. July 16, '82 ; 2. Lydia, b. Jan.
15, '84, m. Jonathan Rice, Nov. 18, 1714 ; 3. Daniel^, b. Mar.
24, '87 ; 4. Abigail, b. Oct. 11, '92, m. (D^c.) Henry Mellen,
Mar. 24, 1711-2 ; 5. Deborah, b. Sep. 15, '94, m. Solo. Par
menter, of Sud., July 1, 1717. Tho. Jun., bought m 1678, of
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and appears on Sud. Rec, 1693-4. He was chosen Representa
tive from Fram., 1710 (did not serve), and was Selectman, 1713.
By a deposition he appears to have been se. 80, 1736. He lived
on the road from Mr. Charles Clark's, N., and d. in Fram., Feb.
6, 1741, aj. ab. 85.
3. iTHOMAS,s. of Tho. (2),m. Sarah WUlard, Jan. 24,1710-1,
and had in Fram., 1. Benjamin, b. Sep. 12, '11 ; 2. Abigail, b.
Jan. 10, '12-3 ; 3. Finnis, (Phinehas ?), b. Mar. 27, '15 ; 4. Ly
dia, b. Nov. 23, '18. Tho., the f. was of " Hasanamisco, part of
Sutton," 1724. His wiU (made at Grafton) was proved, 1761,
wife not named. (Wore. Prob.) ,
4. ^DANIEL, s. of Tho. (2), m. Elizabeth Rice, May 23,
1723, and with w. cov'd, Jan. 26, '24, and had 1. Elizabeth, b.
Feb. 29, '23-4, m. Peter Brewer, of Southb. ; 2. Lois, b. June
7, '26, m. Samuel Dadmun ; 3. Martha, b. Dec. 15, '28, m.
Daniel Bigelow, and d. in Fram., ab. 1785 ; 4. Lydia, b. Nov.
14, '29, m. Peter Gallot. Daniel, the f. bought 1718, 11 ac. N.
of Tho. Pratt's, and rec'd from his father Tho., 172-, a deed of
land near Larned's Pond, the same Tho. Gleason bought of Benj.
Rice, he to pay his 3 sisters certain sums. He was by trade a
blacksmith, was Constable, 1726, and d. ab. 1778. His w. sur
vived him several years.
5. 2J0HN, s. of Tho. (1), had by w. Ruth, 1. John, b. Nov.
27, 1691, m. in Marlb., Bathshebah Fay, 1716, and was f. of
Phinehas, b. Feb. 28, 1716-7, d. 1717 ; and at Westb. of Silas,
b. Feb. 27, '21 ; Isaiah, Feb. 14, '23 ; 2. Susannah, b. Mar. 12,
'93, prob. m. Obadiah Allen, of Hop., May 17, '20 ; 3. Isaac, b.
Aug. 6, '96, m. in Marlb., Eunice Fay, of Westboro', Ap. 17,
1721, and was f. at W. of Mary, b. '21 ; Isaac, Jan 4, '25-6 ;
4. Amos, b. May 26, '99, m. in Marlb., Ann Allen, of Shrewsb.,
Dec. 12, 1722, and was prob. the Amos of Shrewsbury, 1750, f.
of Elnathan, Alpheus, Mercy, (m. Jotham Death), Anna, and
Mary, (see Conveyance — Wore. Prob.) ; 5. Ruth, b. Feb. 6,
1701 ; 6. Eleazer, b. Jan. 10, '02-3 ; 7. Hezekiah, b. Nov. 27,
1705, f. at Westb., by w. Rachel, (who d. Aug. '51), of Rachd,
b. 1736, John, '37, Nathan, d. young, Ruth, b. '41, and other
drs. [A Hezek. m. in Marlb., Mary Cutler, 1754.] John, the
f. was rec'd to Sherb., Jan. 13, 1677-8. He bought, 1694, of
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Eice, 30 ac. near Indian Head. He sold, 1703, to John How,
30 ac. swamp and upland, on the highway from Sherb. to Sud.
He was Selectman m Fram., 1709, and prob. moved to Marlb.
6. 'EBENEZER, s. of Tho. (1), settled near the W, and had
at Sherb., by w. Mary, 1. Sarah, b. Nov. 7, 1693, m. Ebenezer
TwitcheU, Dec. 3, '17 ; 2, Ebenezer, b. June 13, '95, f. by w.
Mary, at Sherb., of Mary., b. Oct. 3, 1721, and Jacob, b. Mar. 1,
'24 ; 3. Jacob, b. Nov. 7, '97 ; 4. Gershom, b. Sep. 18, 1700,
m. AbigaU Rice, of Fram., July 3, '29, and f. at Sherb. oi Sarah,
b. Ap. 22, '33, Jacob, b. Oct. 3, '35, d. 1811, (m. Lydia Eames
of Fram., and f. of Eben., Henry, Aaron, and Jacob), Abigail,
'b. Ap. 3, '38, Ebenezer, b. May 13, '41, Mary, b. Nov. 10, '43,
Anna, b. Mar. 24, '46. This famUy have lived for many generar
tions near the W, by Fram. bounds, Eben., the f. was rated in
Fram., 1710.
7. EBENEZER, and w. Charity, had in Fram., 1. Esther, b.
Nov. 20, 1748 ; 2. Abigail, b. Ap. 20, '50, d. m Fram., Jan.
18, 1837, S3. 86, 9 ; 3. Ebenezer, b, Sep. 22, '53.
8. *JOSEPH, s. of Tho. (1), m. Hannah Provender, 1696;
and had in Fram., 1. Hannah, b. Jan. 31, 1696 ; 2. Pru
dence, b. Ap. 22, '98 ; 3. Rachel, b. Nov. 6, 1703, m, Jos.
Oraves, May 3, '23 ; 4. Mary, b. Mar. 4, '06-6, m. Jeremiah
BeUmap, Aug. 10, '32 ; 5. Barshebah, b. Ap. 24, '08, m. David
Sanger, of Sherb., May 27, 1736. Joseph, the f. was a house
wright by trade ; was constable, 1716, and d. Oct. 31, 1747.
(T. Rec.) His w. Hannah d. May 20, 1745. Jos., of Sherb.,
sold, 1689, to his br. The, 6 ac. of upland (in Fram.), bounded
S. on Nat., the same he bought of John How. The Inventory
of Jos. of Fram., is dated Nov. 16, 1747.
9. ^PHILIP, s. of Tho. (1), m. Rebecca, wid. of Isaac New
ton, of Marlb. ; and had, 1. Jemimah, b. Dec. 12, 1698, in
Fram., 1764, prob. unm. ; 2. Philip, b. Sep. 10, 1701. PhU.,
the f. was Constable, 1719. Rebecca, (prob. his w.), d. Sep. 3,
1728. PhUip d. Feb. 12, 1739, (T. Rec), and his son PhUip
adm. on his est.
10. ^PHILIP, Jun., s. of PhiUp, (9), m. in Newton, Mary
Osland, June 26, 1726, and cov. July 14, '28 ; and had 1. John,
b. Aug. 15, '28 ; 2. John, b. Aug. 1, '30, d. Mar. 25, '31 ; 3.
Isaac, b. Aug. 26, '32 ; 4. Jonathan, b. July 21, d, Aug. 26,
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1733 ; 5. John, b. Oct 13, '34, m. Sarah Dyer, of Nat, 1756 ;
6. Philip, b. Mar. 25, '41.
11. «DAVID, s. of Tho. (1), had by 1st w. Rachael, 1. Da-
VID^^, b. Jan. 28, 1702. He m. 2d, in Readhig, Sarah Bancroft,
Dec. 14, 1704, and had 2. Rachel, b. Oct. 18, '06, m. Daniel
Claflin, Dec. 21, '26 ; 3. Mehetabel, b. July 4, '08, m. Moses
Pike, July 13, '27 ; 4. Timothy, b. June 4, '10 ; 6. Elisha, b.
Feb. 16, '15-6 ; 6. Hephzebah, b. Oct. 11, '12 ; 7. Jonathan,
b. June 25, '18 ; 8. Sarah, b. Feb. 29, '19-0 ; 9. Abigail, b.
Sep. 26, '22 ; 10. Prudence, b. Feb. 17, '24-5. David, the f.
was Selectman, 1723, and d. 1731. Moses Pike was appointed,
1733, guardian of Elisha and Prudence.
12. «DAVID, Jun., s. of Dav. (11), m. Sarah Claflha, Mar. 10,
1723-4, and with w. cov. Dec 20, '24, and had, 1. David", b.
Jan. 30, '24-5 ; 2. Jonathan, b. Sep. 23, '35, (perhaps the "Jona.
late of Fram. deceased." T. Rec. 1782) ; 3. Rachel, b. Sep. 6,
'39 ; 4. Nathan, b. Nov. 5, '43. David, the f. d. m Oxford,
1777, se. 76 ; his w. Sarah d. 1783, se. 78.
13. «DAVID, s. of David, (12), m. Ehzabeth Brewer, May
20, 1745, cov. Dec. 8, '45 ; and had, 1. David, b. May 13, 1745 ;
2. Silas, b. Sep. 26, '47 ; 3. Betsey, b. Mar 13, '48 ; 4.
Sarah, b. Ap. 2, '50.
14. 'JABEZ, s. of Tho. (1), m. Hannah Gale, Ap. 22, 1714 ;
and had, 1. Abiel, b. Sep. 24, '16, m. Nathaniel PUie, of Hop.,
Nov. 8, '34 ; 2. Jabez, b. July 7, '18 ; 3. Benoni^^ b. Ap. 3,
1720. Jabez m. (prob 2d w.) Rebecca Stratton, Mar. 31, 1726.
[Jabish, of Sutton, m. Ehzab. Grant, of Fram., Ap. 10, 1741.J
15. 'BENONI, s. of Jabez (14), m. Hannah Parmenter, of
Sud. ; and had 1. Abner, b. Ap. 24, 1738, m. Mary Wright,
Jan. 22, '95, had a dr. Hitty, who m.  Temple. Abner d.
m Fram., ab. 1820 ; MoUy his wid. buried May 26, 1825 ; 2.
Abigail, b. Mar. 9, '39, d. Nov. 5, '46 ; 3. Sarah, b. Ap. 2,
'41, d. Nov. 3, '46 ; 4. Mary, b. Mar. 25, '46, d. Nov. 10, '46 ;
6. Abigail, b. Nov. 12, '47, m. Ebenezer PhUips ; 6. Sarah,
b. Mar. 5, '49, d. unm. ; 7. Nahum, b. Aug. 26, '52, d. unm.
in Philipston ; 8. Mary, b. Ap. 28, '55, in. George Baker ; 9.
Jesse, b. Sep. 30, '59, m. Polly Dalrymple, of Sud., f. oi Jesse,
¦kc. and d. in Fram. Mar. 15, 1819 ; 10. John, b. Nov. 25, '62,
d. unm. Benoni, the f. Uved near Rufus Hosmer's.
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Wat., 1. Nathaniel", b. July 10, 1702 ; 2. Martin, b. Dec.
13, '03, m. in Fram., Lydia Biglo, Sep. 30, 1731, and f. at
Hop. oi Lydia, b. '34, and Benjamin, '36 — the m. recommend
ed to. the ch. in Westb. from Hop., 1738, and had Joseph, b. Ap.
7, '38 ; 3. Thomas, b. Feb. 14, '05 ; 4. Philip, d. young ; 5.
Abigail, b. Aug. 15, '07 ; 6. Phebe, b. Dec. 22, '09. Nath'l
m. 2d, in Marlb., AbigaU Wait, Aug. 18, 1712 ; and had in Fram.,
7. Martha, b. Dec. 18, '13, prob. the M. who m. Seth Tomlm,
of Wmdham, Sep. 16, '41 ; 8. Deborah, b. Dec. 14, '16, adm.
to the ch. Aug. 31, '46, and d. unm., 1791 ; 9. Beriah, b. Aug.
27, '21, d. ab. '43 ; 10. Simon", b. Jan. 24, '25-6 ; 11. Abi
gail, b. May 21, '31. Nath'l, the f. was apprenticed to Sam.
AUen, of Sud., shoemaker, 1680, and 1707, of Wat., bought of
Benj. Bridges, of Fram., 32 ac. between CoUar's meadow and
Sud. River. His wUl was proved 1736, in which he speaks of
three chU. by a former marriage, Nath'l, Martin, and Phebe. His
est. was settled, June, 1749.
17. ^NATHANIEL, Jun., s. of Nath., (16), andw. Margery,
had Daniel, b. Nov. 5, 1733, d. Oct. 31, 1740.
18. 8SIM0N, s. of Nath. (16), m. Mercy Chamberlin, of
HoU., Jan. 3, 1750 ; and had 1. Beriah^^ b. Sep. 30, '50 ; 2.
Mary, b. Mar. 9, '52, m. John Pratt, and d. in Leverett, ab.
1838 ; 3. Simon'", b. Mar. 24, '54 ; 4. Abigail, b. Aug. 20,
'56, d. unm. ab. 1800 ; 5. Martha, b. Nov. 22, '58 ; 6. Na-
thaniel'i, b. Mar. 1, '60 ; 7. Ephraim, b. May 23, '63, m.
Anne BuUard, Dec. '85, and moved to N. Y. ; 8. John, b. Sep.
29, '65, m. Betty Hager, and moved uito Penn. ; 9. Jonathan'^
b. May 8, '69 ; 10. William. Simon, the f. lived on the
Common ; was struck by lightning, at Mr. J. Cloyes, June, 1777.
He d. 1790 ; his w. Mary d. 1788.
19. ^BERIAH, s. of Simon (18), m. Molly Dudley ; and had
1. Daniel, b. Oct. 11, 1774, d. Oct. 2, '77 ; 2. Polly, b. Aug.
1, 1777 ; 3. Daniel, b. May 30, '79 ; 4. Beriah, b. Aug. 9, '81.
The f. moved to N. Y.
20. 8SIM0N, Jun., s. of Sim. (18), m. Martha Pratt, Nov.
26, 1778, and. had 1. Milly, b. May 8, '80, m. Daniel Pratt,
hved in N. Y. ; 2. Fanny, b. Sep. 1, '84, lives unm. ; 3. Luther,
b. Ap. 28, '87. The f. moved to N. Y.
21. ^NATHANIEL, s. of Sim. (18), m. Elizabeth BuUard,
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368 PRATT.
m. Curtis Billings, of Sharon, hves a wid. ; 3. Calvin, b. Dec.
7, '92, m. Betsey Smith, of Welfleet, lives in Fram. ; 4. Patty,
b. June 14, '96, d. unm. 1823 ; 5. Hitty, b. May 10, '99, m.
Charles Jones, of Fram., and hves in Nat. ; 6. Luke, b. Oct. 15,
1801, m. Betsey Tufts, of Lynn ; 7. Eliza, b. 1806, m. Charles
Knowlton, of Fram. Nath., the f., a Pensioner, d. in Fram., 1834.
His wid. lives in Fram.
22. ^JONATHAN, s. of Sim. (18), m. SaUy Holden, of
Southb., who was adm. to the ch., Nov. 1798. Their chil. were
1. Levi, b. May 27, '94 ; 2. Lesy, (Lizzy?), b. May 8, '96 ; 3.
LusENE, b. Aug. 5, '98 ; 4. Lucinda, b. Dec. 14, 1800. Jona.,
the f., moved to Leverett, ab. 1806.
23. ^JONATHAN, s. of Tho. (1), m. Sarah Gale, of Wat.,
and had 1. Jonathan, b. Ap. 21, 1701 ;* 2. Abraham, b. Mar.
2, 1702-3 ; 3. Sarah, b. Oct. 18, 1704. Admm. on Jonathan's
est. was granted, 1735.
24. JOHN, m. Mary Pratt, .May 7, 1778, and had Mary, b.
Feb. 19, 1781.
25. Baptisms in Fram., (names of parents not given), Beulah
and Susannah, Oct. 20, 1717. Abigail, Oct. 5, 1718. Eliz
abeth, Mar. 8, 1724. Mehetabel, July 23, 1727. Asa and
Anne, chU. of John, bap. Oct. 9, 1774.
26. Mary, m. Sam. Putnam, of Sud., July 27,1748. Abigail,
m. Benj. Pepper, Jan. 6, 1741-2. Abigail, m. Peter Brewer,
Dec. 22, 1748. Abigail, m. Joshua Barton, of Leicester, Mar.
28, 1760. Martha, m. Simon Pratt, Jr., Nov. 26, 1778.
Ephraim, (prob. of Wayland), m. Hannah Belcher, June, 1788.
Aaron, of Sherb., m. Olive Metcalf, of Fram., Oct., 1790.
Jonathan, "late of Fram., deceased, who is supposed to have been
b. in Hop." (T. Rec. 1782.)
27. lOEPHRAIM, s. of Tho. (1), was perhaps the Ephraim, of Sud., who
by w. Elizabeth, had 1. Josiah, b. March 6, 1700. [A Josiah m. in
Shrewsb., Sarah Wilson, 1724. Josiah, of Sud., who d. 1759, and w.
Ketura, had Samuel, b. Ap. 25, 1735, d. 1755; Josiah, b. Aug. 17, '37;
James, b. Mar. 17, '39; Sarah, b. Aug. 18, '42] ; 2. Ephraim, b. Nov. 30,
1704, m. Martha Wheelock, in Shrewsb., 1724 ; (Dr. Stearns notes him as
* Jonathan, of Oxford, had by w. 1793, Mellison; Lydia; Huldah; Jon
Lydia, who died 1729, Keziah, borti athan, b. 1741, (f. by w. Abigail, of
1727; Lydia, b. '28, d. '29; and by Esther, Nahum, Abigail, Meliecent,
2d w. Ruth, who d. 1731, Ruth, b. Alice); Elias, '43, d, 1816; Elisha;
31 ; and by 3d w. Deborah, who d. Esther ; Deborah.

PRATT. — PUFFER. gQQ
f. of Michael) ; 3. Phinehas, b. July 8, 1706, m. Martha Puffer of Lan
caster, 1726, and had Maiy, b. June 26, '26-7; Rebecca, b An 19 '29-
Ephraim, b. Jan. 10, '31-2 ; Beulah, b. Mar. 5, '34-5 ; Susanna b Feb 3*
'36-7 ; Thankful, b. Mar. 11, '40 ; and Phindms, b. May 3 '43 •' 4' Eliza'
BETH, b. Ap. 25, 1711; 5. Mart, b. Dec. 2, 1718. Of Ephraim the f.
wbo probably moved to Shrewsbury, see note below.* [Ephraim Jun '
of Shrewsbury, m. Abial Leland, 1752.] ' "'
Phinehas, " one of the first planters of N. E., Joiner," d. at Charles
town, Ap. 19, 1680. (Charles. T. Rec.) John, of Charlestown, d. ab.
1708, f. of Thomas, Ebenezer, Joseph, WiUiam, Caleb, Joshua, Mary, Haii-
mh, and Abigail. There are several families of Pratts on the Oxford
Records. Joseph d. there, 1790, se. 84.
PRINCE. See Yonget.
PROVENDER, JOHN, held leased lands from Col. Buck
nunster, was rated ia Fram., 1710, and his will was proved, 1712.
He left chil. 1. John, prob. a prop, of Templeton, 1735, and d. in
Fram., ab. 1759 ; 2. Jonathan, rated in Fram., 1710 ; 3. Isaac,
rated m Fram., 1708 ; 4. David ; 5. Hannah, m. Joseph Pratt,
Mar. 19, 1695-6 ; 6. Sarah, m. Daniel EUiot, Feb. 3, 1707-8.
[Benjamin, (prob. another son), .was rated m Fram., 1710, and
d. in the expedition to Cape Breton.]
PUFFER, WILLIAM, of Sud., m. Abigail Treadway, of
Fram., June 8, 1742, and had ha Sud., 1. Jabez, b. July 16, 1748 ;
and m Fram., 2. Mary, bap. Nov. 29, '47 ; 3. Thankful, b.
June 16, '49, m. John Mixer.
2. JABEZ, or JABISH, s. of Wm. (1), m. Rachel (Morse?),
and had 1. William, b. Mar. 4, 1764 ; 2. Benjamin, b. Ap. 6,
'65 ; 3. Mary, b. July 22, '66 ; 4. John, bap. Ap. 30, '69 ; 6.
Eachel, bap. Oct. 28, '70 ; 6. Nathan, bap. Mar. 22, '72.
The f. moved to Dubhn, N. H.
* Of Ephraim, son of Thomas (1), succession." By an examination of
who was living at his father's de- the minutes above, taken from the
cease, 1692, we have found no trace, Sud. and other Rec, the reader will
after much research, unless we adopt discover a serious discrepance with
the natural supposition, that he was these statements of the age of Eph-
the Ephraim of Sudbury. Farmer raira. The additional statement by
states that Eph. of Sud. was g. son Farmer, that Ephraim's son Michael
of Joshua, of Plymouth. [Joshua d. 1826, se. 103, is obscured by the
and Phinehas came over in the 3d probable fact that Michael was gra,nd-
ship Ann, and were among the fore- son of Ephraim, Sen. ; and as his f.
fathers at Plymouth] He adds that Eph. Jr. was not married until 1724,
he was b. in E. Sud., Nov., 1687, and the age of Michael is probably exag-
d. in Shutesbury, Mass., May, 1804. gerated. If the Ephraim who d. at
Another account states than he d. se. Shutesbury, was the f. of Michael,
116 years, and could count 1500 de- instead of being 116 years old, his
scendants (?) ; that he took no ani- age was but 99 years and 5 months.
mal food for 40 years, and that his There is a pond in Sudbury, cov-
health was so good that " he was able ering an area of ab. 36 acres, called
to mow a good swarth, 101 years in Pratt's Pond.

37 0 puffer. — REED .
The Puffer family lived at Mr. Amasa Kendall's, and sprung from
James, (w. Mary, who d. Dec. 29, 1751, m. 80), who came to Sud., and A
Nov. 11, 1749, je. 86. James, of Dorchester, m. Abigail Newton, of Mil
ton, Dec. 17, 169.5. James was of Braintree, 1655. (Farmer.) James, s.
of Matthew, was b. at Mendon, June 4, 1668.
PULLEN, JOSEPH, came from Boston to Fram., 1770. ,
PUTNAM, JOHN, m. in Sud., Sarah Maveric, Ap. 25, 1737,
and had in Fram., Jase (Jesse ?), b. Mar. 25, 1743. Jesse was
on the roll of a mihtia Co. at Sud., 1759.
John, (w. Sarah), had at Sud., Elizabdh, Samud, James, Mary, John,
JVathan, Enos, Daniel, Asa, Sarah, and Abd. Daniel, (w. Thankful), had
at Sud., Lucy, 1748, and Relief, '51. Samuel, of Sud., m. in Fram., Mary
Pratt, July 27, 1748. Samoel, of Salem, (who m. Mary Leach, 1709),
had Samud, b. 1711, John, '15, Daniel, '17, &c., and d. in Sud. Samuel,
the f. was prob. s. of John, (m. Hannah Cutler, 1678), and g. son of JVa
thaniel, (w. Elizabeth), and g. g. son of John, (w. Priscilla), who came
from Abbots-ason, Rockinghamshire, Eng., and d. in Salem, 1662. (Salem
Eec.) RAN, or RAND, MARY, m. John Hemenway, Nov. 26, 1751.
Thomas, of Westminster, m. Elizabeth Hemenway, Nov. 1788.
Timothy, m. in Fram., (date ufiknown, prob. ab. 1780), Anne
Edmunds, and had a daughter Anne, who m.  Holt, a hatter,
in Fram.
RAWSON, JOHN, and TURNER, were m Fram., 1790.
READ, ISAAC, Jun., m. in Sud., Lydia Goodnow, Jan. 16,
1765, and had in Fram., Nathan, b. Feb. 6, 1756.
Isaac prob. descended from Thomas, sen., of Sud., who owned land in
Fram., 1689. His s. Thomas m. Mary Wood, May 30, 1677. The family
are numerous on Sud. Records. Thomas, of Rutland, m. Hannah
Nurse, in Fram., Dec. 12, 1754.
REED, SOLOMON, m. Abigail Houghton, of Con., and had
in Fram., 1. Sarah ; 2. John, b. Nov. 11, 1761, Y. CoU., 1772,
Chaplain in the U. S. Navy, ord. at W. Bridgewater, June 7,
1780, Rep. to Cong. 1794, 6 years, and author of an " Apology
' for Infant Baptism," and various printed Discourses. He re
ceived the degree of D. D. at Brown Un., 1803. He m. Hannah
Sampson, 1780, who d. 1816, and he m. again. Hed. Feb. 17,
1831, ae. 79. He was f. of the Hon. John Reed, M. C, and Lt.
Gov. of Mass. ; 3. Solomon, b. 1752, Y. Coll., 1775, ord. at
Petersham, m. Susannah Willard, and f. of Solomon, Susannah,
Mary, Josiah, Hannah, Sally, Samuel, John, William, and Caih-
arine. He d. ia Petersham, Feb. 2, 1808, ae. 55 ; 4. Samuel,
b. 1754, Y. Coll., '77, ord. at Warwick, Mass. ; 5. Timothy, b.

REED.  RICE. 371
'56, Y. Coll., '82, m. Hannah Kingman, '88, was a lawyer in W.
Bridgewater, where he d. 1813. Solo., the f., was b. in Abing
ton, ab. 1718, grad. at Harv. Coll., '39 ; was ord. over the 2d
Cong. Ch. in Fram., Jan. 1746-7. His connection with the Ch.,
was dissolved 1756, and he was afterwards installed over the N.
Parish in Middleborough, Mass. , where he remained until his death
in 1785.
RHYNE, ANNE, adm. to the ch., Nov. 1782. Her chU. Anne
and Hannah, were bap. Nov. 21, 1782.
RICE, EDMOND, had by his w. Thamezin, 1. HekryW ; 2. Edmunds ;
3. EDWARD2, b. 1618; 4. Thomas^; 5. Matthew*; 6. SamuelS; 7. Jo
seph'; 8. Benjamins, b. May 31, 1640.* Thamezin, the m. d. June 18,
1654. Edmund in. 2d, Mercy Brigham, Mar. 1, 1655, and had, 9. Ruth,
b. Sep. 29, 1659; 10. Ann, b. Nov. 19, 1661. Edmund, the f.came
from Barkhamstead, in Hertfordshire, South Britain, look the freeman's
oath. May 13, 1640, was one of the first proprietors of Sudbury, and was
rated the sixth in the number of acres granted him. He was selectman
in Sud., 1644, and Deacon, 1648. He, in 1652, obtained grants within the
bounds of Fram., and leased the Glover Farm, 1647, and the Dunster
Farm, 1653. In May, 1656, he was a petitioner for Marlb., and in 1662,
was empowered to marry. He was frequently appointed by the General
Court to locate grants, and appears conspicuous in the transactions of his
time. Edmund, sen., whom a deposition represents as ie. 62, in 1656, was
buried at Sud., May, 1663. (Marlb. Rec.) The fame year, administra
tion was granted to his wid. Mercy. (Co. Records, L 224.) (Inventory,
£567.14.8.) The settlement (Co. Files, the same year) proposes that the
wid. pay to the eight elder chil., (not named), to the eldest £40, to each of
the others, £20; and to the two younger chil., had by the said widow,
£10 each.
2. EDWARD, s. of Edmond (1), in. 1st, Agnes Bent, by whom he had
no chil. He in. 2d, Anne  , and had, 1. John, who m^ Tabitha Stone,
Nov. 27, 1674, and was f. of John, b. 1675, m. Eliz. Clap, of Milton, 1700 ;
•^riTia, '78 ; Deliverance, '81, m. John How, '03 ; Tabitha, '83 ; Prudence,-'85 ;
AbigaU,'87; Edward, Dee. ^, '89, d. in Rutland, Sep. 27, 3756, m. 66;
Dirudi, '91 ; Moses, '94 ; Tamar, '97, m. Wm. Moore, '17 ; Aaron, Aug. 13,
1700, of Rutland; 2. Ltdia, b. July 30, 1648 ; 3. Lydia, b. Dec 10, '49; 4.
Edmund, b. Dec. 9, '53 ; 5. Daniel, b. Nov. 8, '55, d. 1737, f. by w. Bethiah,
of Daniel, Luke, Eleazer, HopestUl, Bethiah, and Judith ; 6 Caleb, b. Feb.
8, '57, d. 1658 ; 7. Anne, b. Nov. 9, '61 ; 8. Dorcas, b. Jan. 29. '64 ; 9. Ben
jamin, b. Dec. 22, '66, m. Mary Graves, Ap. 1, '91, and d. Feb. 23, 1748, f.
of Azariah ; Lydia, b. 1695 ; Elizabdh, '97, in. Eph. How ; Simon, or Sim-
* The identity of the eight sons of Sud. and Marlb., with Richard, of
Edmond, above given, is fully proved Concord, is not verified. Richard,
by deeds and wills which the author by will (dated 1708), gives tohis chil.,
has inspected. Three of the sons, Paul, Mary, Hannah Wilcoson, Eliz-
(not all, as tradition supposes), are abeth Billings, .Abigail Read, Peter,
known to have died at a very ad- Sarah Cookworthy. Richard was of
vanced age, and many of the de- Camb.,] 635, and "agreed with to keep
scendants have been remarkable for 100 cows." (Camb. Rec.) Robert,
longevity. The connection, sup- of Boston, (w. Elizabeth), had JoiAMa,
posed by Farmer, of the Rices of 1637; JVathaniel, '39; Patience, '42.

372 RICE.

Jona. Brigham ; 10. Abigail, b. May 9, '71. Deac. Edward, the f. had a
deed from his f, 1654, of lands and houses near the S. bounds of Sud.,
part « between the spring and John Bent's," formerly belonging to Phil
emon Whale, Hugh Drury, &c. He was a petitioner for Marlb., 165^, and
Deacon there. He was b. at Barkhamstead, Hertfordshire, S. Britain,
1618, and d. at Marlb., Aug. 15, 1712, as. ab. 93 years, having had 142 de
scendants, of whom 119 were living at his death. (See Marlb. Records ;
and Boston News Letter, Aug. 25, 1712.] Anne, w. of Deac. Edward, d.
1713, 3d. 83.
3. THOMAS, s. of Edmond (1), had by w. Mary, at Sud., 1. Grace, d.
1654 ; 2. Thomas, b. June 30, 1654, m. Anna, 1681, and f. of Jedidiah, b.
1690, m. Dorcas Wheeler, '13; Abiel, Anna, Ashur,* Adonijah, Perez,
Vashti, Beriah, Jason, Thomas, and Charles ; 3. Mary, b. Sep. 4, 1656, m.
Josiah White, '78 ; 4. Peter, b. Oct. 24, '58, (w. Rebecca, who d. 1749),
and d. at Marlb., Nov. 28, 1753, a;. 95.1.4, f. of Elisha, b. 1690, d. in Brook
field, 1788; Zipporah, b. '91 ; Cyprian, m. Lydia Rice, 1721, d. at Brook
field, '88, 86.95; Pelatiah, b. '94, d. at Northb., Ap. 7, 1775; Elnathan;
Peter ; Abigail, ra.  Bouker ; Deborah ; Rebecca, m.  Eager ; Abra
ham, b. '09, m. Persis Robinson, '36, d. Jan. 22, '86, f. of Elizabeih, Lucy,
Joel,lMiriam, Persis, Peter, Samuel; Persis, the m. d. 1755, and Ab. m.
Anna, wid. of Deac. Matthias Rice, of Northboro' ; 5. Nathaniel, b.
Jan. 3, '60, and d. Nov. 13, 1726, m. Sarah  , and 2d, wid. Patience
Stone, 1704, and f. of JVathaniel, Mary, and Patience ; 6. Sarah, b. Jan.
15, 1662, m. (John) Adams ; 7. Ephraim, b. at Marlb., '67, d. 1732, m. Han
nah Livermore, Feb. 21, '89, and f. atSnd., of Hannah, d. young, Ephraim,
(m. Mary Noyes, 1725), Mary, Josiah, (dead before 1732), Grace, d. young,
Thomas, Gershom (m. Elizabeth Battle, 1728,) John, Isaac. (A. 1793), Han
nah; 8. James, b. ]669, d. in Worcester, 1730, f. of Jotham, Zebediah,
Cyrus, Frances, James, Jasoniah. Grace, and Berzda, (who d. at Worcester,
1741, ae. 27.) See Par 8; 9. Jonas, b. 167-3. [A Jonas, "the 1st settler
in Worcester," d. at W., Sep, 22, 1753. Rec] ; 10. Grace, b. 1675, m.
Nathaniel Moore, 1702; 11. Frances, m.  Allen. Corporal Thomas,
was selectman of Sud , 1662, and prop, of Marlb., 1657. He had a deed,
1654, froim his f, of land on Pine Plain. His will was proved, 1681. (In
ventory, £370.) His wid. Mary's will, was proved 1715.
4. MATTHEW, s.of Edmond (1), m. Martha Lamson, Nov. 2, 1654,
and had in Sud., 1. Sarah, b. Sep. 9, '55, m.  Loker, and was de
ceased, (leavino; four children), 1718; 2. M.artha, b. Aug. 17, 1656, m.
John Bent; 3. Deborah, b. Feb. 14, 1659-0, m. Thomas Sawin, Jan. 23,
'84 ; 4. Ruth, b. A p. 2, '62, (not in the will); 5. Elizabeth, b. May 20,
'63, (not in the will); 6. Dorothy, b. Feb. 14, '64-5, m.  Wares; 7.
Isaac, b. '68, d. 1718, owned a farm at Indian Head, in Fram., prob. the
300 acres, bought 1694, of Gookin and How, and was f. by w. Sybilla, of
SybiUa, b. 1691, m. Phinehas Brintnal, '16, Martha, Mary, AbigaU, and
Ruth, ra. John Goodnow. In Isaac's will, proved June, 1718, he gives
half of the Indian Head farm to his man, Benj Dudley, whom he " brought
up;" 8. Patience, b. Mar. 5, 1671, d. 1722,'(had m.  Leland. See f.'s
* Ashur, the above, (or another), is m., and was of Worcester, where he
said to have been taken captive by chose a wild life in tbe woods. Ashur
the Indians, and afterwards returned, and w. Tabitha were of Westb. 1735.

MCE. 373
will.) Matthew's will was proved (he of Sud.), Dee. 30, 1717. He was
an extensive prop, of lands in Fram., on the road from " Sherb. to Stone's
Mills," and was rated there, 1708. He received, in 1654, a deed from his
f. Edmond, of land on Pine Plain, &c. He prob. lived not far from Co
chituate Pond.
5. BENJAMIN, s. of Edmond (1), m. Mary, dr. of Deac. Wm. Brown,
of Sud., ab. 1662. (See Mar. Sett. — Mid. Deeds.) His only child was Ebene
zer, b. May 1, 1671, and his (E.'s) will proved, July 1, 1724. Ebenezer
m. Bethiah Williams, of Dorchester, 1698, and was f. at Sud., of Mary, ni.
— Loker, Sarah, Bethia, Elizabeth, Catharine, Ebenezer, Grace, and Abi
gaU. Benjamin, the f. rec'd from his f. Edmond, (date not noted), 80 ac.
of land, S. W. of Cochituate Brook, " on the path to Quintecok." He
had the grant of a houselot, at Marlb., Nov. 26, 1660, and in '73, lived " near
unto Sud." His w. Mary d. .Tan. 3, 1690-1.
6. SAMUEL, s. of Edmond (I), ra. Elizab. King, Nov. 8, 1655, and had,
1. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 26, '56, ra.  Haynes ; 2. Hannah, m.  Hub
bard ; 3. Joshua, f. by w. Mary, of Samuel, b. 1693i JVahum, '95, Sarah,'98,
Zephaniah, 1700, (w. Mary, of Wore), Andrew, '03 ; 4. Edmond, m. Ruth
Parker, of Roxb., Nov. 15, '92, and d. at Westb., 1726, (will proved Sept.
12, and names w. Hannah, and br. Joshua), and had, at Marlb., by w.
Ruth, Dinah, b. 1693, m.  Brigham ; Silas, '95, and Timothy, '97, both
in capti\sity, in 1726 ; JVahor, '99, slain by the Indians, 1704 ; Huldah, '01 ;
Moses, b. and d. '04 ; Sdh, '05 ; Thankful, '07; Eleazer, '09 ; Ruth, '12 ; Eben.
b. and d. '14 ; Anna, '16 ; and in Marlb., 5. Esther, b. 1665, m.  Hub
bard; 6. Samuel, b. '67; 7. Mary, '69; 8. Edward, '72. (Edward, Jr., of
Marlb., m. Lydia Fairbanks, May 25, 1702, and had Gideon, and nine
drs.) 9. Abigail, b. 1674; 10. Joseph, prob. m. Mercy Kerley, 1708, and
had Jesse, and drs. Samuel, the f. was a prop, of Marlb., 1657, and he d.
there. His will, of which his brs. Edward and Joseph were overseers,
was proved, Ap. 7, 1685. Inventory, £349. [Mary, w. of Samuel, d.
June 18, 1678. Abr. Brown, s. in4aw to Samuel, d. May, 1678.]
7. JOSEPH, of Sud., s. of Edmond (1,) m. Mercy King, 1658. By w.
Martha, he had Martha, b. Jan. 14, 1662; Josiah, b. May 3, '63; Caleb, b.
'66, m. Mary Ward, '96, (who d. 1742), Deac. at Marlb., and d. Jan,.5, 1738-9,
f! of Martha; Mary, m.  Beman; Josiah, d. at Northboro', 1792;
Jabez; JVathan, d. at Marlb., 1764; Rebecca; Sarah; Caleb; Hepsebah;
Keziah. Martha, w. of Joseph, d. Jan. 4, 1668-9 ; and by w. Mary, he
had, Joseph, b. June 5, 1671, who d. at Marlb., Dec. 3, 1745, se. 74, and his
w. Elizabeth d. Oct. 13, 1733, w. 48; Eleazer, b. Oct. 26, '72 ; Mary, Aug.
15, '74 ; Phinehas, b. 1682. [Phinehas, (w. Eleanor), was of Wore, 1728.]
Joseph, the f. had the grant of a houselot at Marlb., Nov. 26, 1660.*
8. EDMUND, s. of Edmond (1), early received a deed of land from his
father ; but no information respecting him subsequently appears.}
• Joseph, of Wat. had a w. Mary, nah Graves, 1753, ; Dorothy, Katha-
who d. May 13, 1677 ; by sl w. Sary rine, Ann, and Esther. A Joseph
he had in Wat., besides a dr. Sary, took the freeman's oath, 1673. Mid.
b. and d. 1681, a s. Jonathan,h. Mar. Co. Rec. HI. 54.
26, '79, who m. (then of Wat.) Anne t Administration was granted, Ap.
Darby, of Stow, 1702, was deacon at 12, 1714, on the estate of Edmund,
Sud., and f. of Bethulia, m. Benj. "sometime of Marlb., who d. intes-
Gates, 1727 ; Persis, Wm., m. Han- tate," to Matthew and Isaac. It
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374 RICE.
9. JAMES and w. Sarah, had at Fram., Daniel, b. Mar. 13,
1704-5. [This may have been the same James (w. Sarah), s. of
Thomas, who d. hi Wore. See Thomas (3).j
10. HENRY, oldest son of Edmond (1), m. Ehzabeth Moore,
Feb. 1, 1643, and had 1. Maby, b. Sep. 19, 1646 ; 2. Elizabeth,
b. Aug. 4, '48, m. John Brewer ; 3. Jonathan", b. July 3, '54 ;
4. Abigail, b. June 17, '57, m. Thomas Smith ; 5. David^^, b.
Dec. 27, '59 ; 6. Thamezin, b. Feb. 2, '61, m. Benj. Parmenter,
'80 ; 7. Rachel, b. May 10, '64, m. Thomas Drury, Dec. 15,
'87 ; 8. Lydia, b. June 4, '68, m. Samuel Wheelock ; 9. Mercy,
b. Jan. 1, '70, m. Elnathan AUen, and d. 1727 ; 10. Hannah,
m.  Taylor. [The will names a g. dr., Mary Brigham.
It is prob. that Jonas Houghton m. a dr. of Henry.]
Henry, the f. was b. in S. Britain, took the oath of fidelity at Sud., July
9, 1645 ; had a grant from Sud., ab. 1643, in the S. part of the town bounds,
butting E. on Mr. Dunster's farm ; Jan., 1658, was " admitted freeman for
special considerations." In 1659, he received from his father, a deed of
land in the wilderness, at " New Trouble," and about the same tfme, from
do., land S. of Cochituate Brook, confirmed to him by an Indian deed.
Mar. 10, 1672-3. In 1679, his br. Benjamin conveyed to him, (living near
unto Sud.), land near his (Henry's) dwelling house. Henry lived very
early at what was termed Rice's End, in Fram., and his dwelling bouse
was given in his will to his s. Jonathan. He d. in Fram., Feb. 10, 1710-1,
and being older than his br. Edward, could not have been less than ab.
93 years of age. He is noticed in the Boston News Letter, Aug. 25, 1712,
in connection with his br., as "both men of virtuous lives." His will was
proved at Mid. Prob. His w. Elizabeth d. in Fram., Aug. 3, 1705.
11. ^JONATHAN, s. of Henry (10), m. Martha  , who
d. 1675, and had 1. Martha, b. June 27, '75, d. young ; the f.
m. 2d, Rebecca Watson, Nov. 1, 1677, and had 2. Jonathan^^,
b. 1678 ; 3. David, b. '80, m. hi Concord, Elizabeth Cutler, of
Sud., Nov. 7, 1707, and was f. of Israel, b. Aug. 20, '08, (m.
Sarah Rose, '30, andf. at Sud., of Grace, David, Henry, Rebecca,
Sarah, Sarah, and Lydia); David,\). Nov. 23, 1713 ; 4. Anna, b.
1683, m. Wm. Cutler, of Camb. ;5. Henrt, b. '85, m. Elizabeth
Moore, Dec. 27, 1716, hved in Nat., andf. oi Elizabeth, m. Hezekiah
Coller, Mar. 1, '43. Reb., the m., d. Dec. 22, 1689, and he m.
3d, Ehzabeth Wheeler, Feb. 12, '91, and had 6. Martha, m.
James Whitney, Feb. 2, '-14-5 ; 7. Hezekiah**, b. ab. 1694 ; 8.
prob. referred to undisposed lands had Joyce, b. '81, m. Samuel Abbot,
and rights, accruing to the heirs of '05 ; Edmund, b. July 9, '88 ; Lydia,
Edmund, sen. Edmund ra. Joyce b. May 24, '90,
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Abbaham^S b. ab. '97 ; 9. Ezekiel^^ b. Oct. 14, 1700 ; 10.
Elizabeth, b. Feb. 28, 1702-3, m. Daniel Pratt, ofFram May
23, '23 ; 11. Phinehas*", b. June 24, '05 ; 12. Saeah, b. in
Fram., Sep. 24, '07, d. 1727 ; 13. Richard^, b. Jan. 31, '09-0 ;
14. Abigail, b. Mar. 23, '13-4, m. Gershom Pratt, (who hved
near the W), July 29, '31. Jonathan, the f., lived and kept a
pubhc house hi E. Sud., where his chil. were recorded until
1705. He moved soon after to Fram., (his aged father was that
year a widower), and was Selectman, 1708, 10 years, and Repre
sentative, '11 and '20. His father gave him by will his dwelling
house, and for some years he kept m Fram. a pubhc house.*
Tradition supposes hhn to have lived at the late Thomas Rice's.
He d. hi Fram., Ap. 12, 1725, se. 70. (G. Stone.) His will was
proved at Mid. Prob. The will of his wid. Elizabeth, was proved
1744. AU but the first five chil. were by Elizabeth.
12. 'JONATHAN, s. of Jona. (11), m. (then of Sud.), Lydia
Pratt, ofFram., Nov. 18, 1714, and had in Sud., BuLAHjb.Dec.
11, '16, and Jonathan, bap. m F., Jan. 6, '22-3v''Jona. and w.
cov'd m Fram., Jan. 6, 1722-3, and he had deceased before 1744.
13. 'HEZEKIAH, s. of Jona. (11), m. Mary Haynes, of Sud.,
Ap. 30,1719,and had m Marlb., 1. Mary, b. Feb. 24, '19-0, d.
Mar. 30 ; 2. Hezekiah, b. Feb. 27, '20-1, bap. in Fram., Mar.
5. He d. in Fram., Sep. 5, 1745, prob. unm. ; 3. Uriah, b. Oct.
17, '23, d. mFram., Dec. 31, 1733 ; 4. Jonathan'*, b. Oct. 8,
'25 ; 5. PeterI^, b. ab. '27 ; 6. Mart, b. bFram., Sep. 5, '28,
d. m Fram., Dec. 13, 1733. Lt. Hezekiah, the f., moved from
Marlb. to Fram., between 1725 and 1728, was Selectman '28, 13
years, was chosen Deacon, May 17, '51, but dechned serving.
He occupied as a tavern, the house now in possession of his aged
g. son Uriah, wliich, the latter says, was originally built by a
Frenchman. He d. i^i Fram., Nov. 16, 1761, se. 67. (G. Stone.)
(See settlement at Mid. Prob.) His wid. Mary d. Dec. 16, 1785,
«. 95. (G. Stone.)
.  ^  «  ___^  ^ 
• The following note preserved ble for her. Therefore these may give
among the Mss. papers of Jonathan, you to -understand, that 1 dont allow
we give as a characteristic of the of your laying out any money for
times. (her), unless it be for a few pins or
" Cousin Jonathan Rice, — 1 know papper, or such like things ; so 1
not what my wife's business was to remain your loving friend, 
your house to-day, unless it were to Nov. 18, 1708."
get you to buy something considera-

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14. 'JONATHAN, s. of Hezek. (12), m. Ruth Eames, Oct.
29, 1746, and had 1. Hezekiah'^ b. Sep. 19, 1748 ; 2. Mary, b.
Feb. 4, '49-0, m. Daniel Newton, and moved to Vt. ; 8. Cata,
b. Sep. 5, '51, m. Nathaniel Eames ; 4. Grace, b. June 25, '53,
m. Thomas Drury, Dec. 21, '80 ; 5. Ruth, b. Ap. 4, '55, [bap.
recorded probably by mistake, as of Hannah,] m. Nathaniel Fay,
of Southb. ; 6. Jonathan", b. May 14, '57 ; 7. Fannt, b. Oct.
18, '58, m. Joshua Grant Haven, Aug. 6, '81, and d. young ; 8.
Lucia, bap. Mar. 28, '60, m. Timo. Kendal, of Sherb., June '85 ;
9. Phinehas'^ b. Nov. 23, '61 ; 10. Stephen, b. May 24, '63,
d. young ; 11. Submit, b. Jan. 31, '65, m. Robert Fay, Jr., Mar.
'83, and 2d, Caleb Putnam, of Croydon, N. H. ; 12. Abel, b.
Oct. 20, '66, m. Nelly Belknap, Ap. '91, and moved to N. Y. ;
13. Olive, bap. Ap. 29, '70, m. Samuel Perry, of Nat., Oct. '89.
Jona., the f., hved next S. from Uriah Rice's, and d. ab. 1777.
His wid. Ruth d. May 16, 1805, aj. 78.
15. 'HEZEKIAH, s. of Jona. (14), m. Abigail Eames, of
Hop., 1773, with w. cov'd Ap. 10, '74, and had m Fram., Ruth,
bap. Ap. 17, '74. The f. hved in Dublin, came to Fram., and
went into the army. He lost 3 chil. by the Canker-rash, and d.
in Hop., near Westb. He was recommended to the ch. in Hop.,
Aug. 1793.
16. 'JONATHAN, s. of Jona. (14), m. Anne Belknap, Ap.
1782, and with w. adm. to the ch., Sep. '88. Their chil. b. in
Nat., and bap. in Fram., were 1. Fannt, b. Aug. 11, '84, bap.
Sep. '88, m. Eben. Kunball ; 2. Nancy, b. July 15, '86, bap.
Nov. '88 ;.3. Patty, b. Nov. 25, '88, m.  Thurston, of Un
ion, Me. ; 4. Chloe, b. Sep. 25, '90, bap. Sep. '90, m. Leonard
Leland, of Sherb. ; 5. Aseneth, (Nat. Rec, Sena), b. Ap. 19,
'93, bap. Ap. '93 ; 6. Caroline, b. Nov. 11, '95, bap. Nov. '95;
7. Eunice, b. July 20, '99, bap. Aug. '99, d. 1840. Jona., the
f., lived beyond Joel Rice's, on the borders of Nat. He died,
Feb. 25, 1838, ae. 80. His w. Anne, d. Jtlar. 4, 1834, se. 70.
17. 'PHINEHAS, s. of Jona. (14), m. Ruth Perry, of Nat.,
1784, with w. cov'd June '87, and had 1. Stephen, bap. June,
'87, m. Mary Eaton ; 2. Micajah, bap. June, '87, m. Lucy Ban
nister, and 2d, wid. Abigail Page ; 3. Phinehas, bap. July, '89,
m. Sally Rutter, and d. Jan. 1, 1826 ;4. Nabby, bap. Nov. '91,
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Luther Brown, and lives m Worcester ; 6. Sally, m. Abel C.
Smith, Uves in Dover, N. H. ; 7. Mary, bap. Nov. '98, d. unm.,
Oct. 3, 1825 ; 8. Lawson, m. Ehzabeth Murdoch, of Wesmmster.
Ruth, w. of Phhi., d. Oct. 28, 1832, ee. 69, and he m. 2d, wid.
Susan Bullard. PHnehas, the f., lived near S. House No. 10 ;
was Selectman, 1817, 8 years, and d. May 17, 1842, ae. 80. His
Tvid. hves in Fram.
18. 'PETER, s. of Hezek. (12), m. Ruth Trowbridge, with
w. cov'd July 3, 1757, and adm. May '81. Theur chU. were 1.
Ueiah'9, b. July 7^ '57 ; 2. Peter, b. Feb. 7, '61, d. in Hack-
ensac, N. Y., m the service, Sep. 1780 ; 3. Eleanor, b. Sep. 22,
'63, d. '75 ; 4. Ezra^*, b. Nov. 14, '66 ; 5. Mehetabel, b. Mar.
4, '68, d. '75 ; 6. Jonas, b. May 20, '70, d. '75 ; 7. Joel, b.
Mar. 27, '72, d. '75; 8. Hitty, b. June 11, '78, d. June 12, 1837,
se. 59. Peter, the father, hved at Mr. Uriah Rice's, and d. June
28, 1805, se. 78. His wid. Ruth d. May, 1822, se. 86.
19. 'URIAH, s. of Peter (18), m. Mary Eames, June 1784,
and had 1. Eleanor ; 2. Mary ; 3. Clarissa, bap. Oct. 1791, m.
Capt. EKphalet Wheeler. Uriah, the f., was Selectman, 1796, 2
years, and lives, with his w., having been united in marriage
63 years.
20. 'EZRA, s. of Peter (18), m. Ruth Eames, July, 1790 ; and
had, 1. Joel, b. Dec. 2, '91, m. Nancy Howe ; 2. John, b. Ap.,
'98, m. Dolly Ball, lives ia Chelsea ; 3. Peter, b. '95, m. Mar
shy Roby, hves in Wayland ; 4. Perkins, m. Maria Goodnow ;
5. Louisa, m.  Dixon, lives ia N. Y.; 6 Almira, m. Fran
cis Bowers ; 7. Abigail. Ezra, the f. lived next N. of Widow
Eaton's, and d. Feb. 2, 1833, ae. 67. Ruth his w. d. Nov. 8,
1832, se. 67.
21. 'ABRAHAM, s. of Jona. (11), m. Patience Eames, Feb.
1, 1721-2, and with w. cov. Nov. 4, '22. They had 1. Jonathan,
b. Nov. 4, '22 ; 2. Abraham^^ b. May 9, '25 ; 3. Sarah, b.
Ap. 9, '27 ; 4. Samuel, b. May 10, '30 ; 5. Patience, b. July
22, '32, m. Daniel Tombs ; 6. Henry, b. Aug. 3, '36 ; 7. David,
b. Jan. 13, '38, m. Mary Sanger, Oct. '59, d. without issue, Feb.
1, '90, se. 61, (G. Stone), and his wid. Mary moved to Littleton ;
8. Richard, b. Sep. 28, '43, d. Sep. 26, 1746. Cornet or Capt.
Abraham, the f. lived in the S. W. part ofFram., was Selectman
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1743, 5 years, and was killed by hghtnhig June 3, 1777, se. 80.
(G. Stope.) His wid. Patience d. Jan. 2, 1796, se. 94. (G. Stone.)
22. 'ABRAHAM, s. of Abr. (21), had by w.  , who
kept school m Fram., Sarah, bap. May 5, 1754 ; Abraham, bap.
July 1, '64 ; Susannah, bap. Aug. 3, '66 ; and Nathan.
23. 'EZEKIEL, s. of Jona. (11), m. Hannah Whitney, Jan.
23, 1722-3, and was adm. to the ch. Mar. 4, '49. He had, 1.
Ezekiel^*, b. Oct. 29, '23 ; 2. John, b. Ap. 9, '25 ; 3. James,
b. July 13, '26, lived near Natick ; 4. Hannah, b. Oct. 15, '27,
m. Thomas Kendall, Mar. 27, '51, and d. 1822 ; 5. Daniel, b.
Aug. 10, 1729, d. unm. ; 6. Richard'^, b. Oct. 20, '30 ; 7. Mar
tha, b. Aug. 8, '32 ; 8. Uriah^^ ; 9. Moses, m. Mary Sparawk,
in Nat., 1766, and lived in Nat. Ezekiel hved between Com.
Morse's and the wid. Sanger's. The house was purchased and
moved by Dr. Kittredge. He m. 2d, Prudence Bigelow, May 10,
1753. [Ezekiel of Fram. (f. or son) m. Mrs. Margaret Pond, of
Nat., 1769, and wid. Ruth Chapen of Sherb., Jan. 8, '72.J
24. 'EZEKIEL, s. of Ezekiel (23), m. Hannah Edmunds,
Sep. 19, 1751, and with w. adm. to the ch. May 3, '52. Then'
chil. were, 1. EzekieP^ b. June 20, '52 ; 2. Hannah, b. Mar. 26,
'54, m. Thomas Stone, of Southb. ; 3. Daniel, b. Nov. 24, '56 ;
4. Abigail, b. Dec. 29, '57, m. Benjamin Lamb, June 23, '74,
moved E. ; 5. Anne, b. Oct. 8, '59, m. Jacob Belcher, Mar., '82,
d. 1838 ; 6. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 13, 1761, m.  Wilder, and
2d.,  Brigham^ 7. Mary, b. Sep. 20, '63; 8. Sarah, b.
Dec. 19, '65 ; 9. Aaron, b. Nov. 16, '67 ; 10. Persis, bap. June
3, '70 ; 11. Sarah, bap. Oct. 4, '72. Ezekiel, the f. hved atthe
wid. Sanger's, and d. May 12, 1806, ee. 82 1-2. (T. Rec.)
25. 'EZEKIEL, s. of Ezek. (24), m. Lydia Bullard, May
1782, and had 1. Lowell, b. June 29, '83, m.  Partridge ;
2. Jesse, b. Aug. 31, '85, m.  Maynard, and d. in Westb.;
3. Wilder, b. Feb. 14, '88, m.  Goodnow, of Nat., and
lived there ; 4. John, b. Ap. 21, '90 ; 5. Betsey, b. July 18,
'92, m. John Morse, and lives in Nat. Lydia, w. of Ezekiel, d.
Ap. 25, '93. (T. Rec.) Ezek'. Hved at Amasa KendaU's.
26. 'RICHARD, s. of Ezek. (23), m. Sarah Drury, Jan. 16,
1755, and with w. cov. Mar. 21, '56. They had, 1. Martha, b.
May 7, '56 ; 2. James^', b. June 24, '58. Richard d. prob. in
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27. 'JAMES, s. of Rich. (26), m. Sarah Perry, in Nat. 1780,
and with w. adm. to the ch. Oct. '94 ; and had, 1. Sally, b. in
Nat., Ap. 17, '81, m. Calvhi Gleason ; 2. Nathan D., b. in F.,
Aug. 29, '84, m. Deborah Banister. James lived prob in Nat.
and in Fram., near Wid. Eaton's at Mr. Loker's. His w. d., and
he moved, taking his mother, to the E.
28. 'URIAH, s. of Ezek. (23), had by w. Rachel, (both adm.
to the ch. Aug. 28, 1763), 1. Prudence, b. Ap. 22, '62; 2.
John, b. Feb. 22, '64. Uriah hved with his f., and left town.
29. 'PHINEHAS, s. of Jona. (11), m. Margaret Eames, July
6, 1727, and cov'd July 7, '28. He had, 1. Joseph, b. June 27,
'28, d. unm. hi Fram., Dec. 21, 1781 ; 2. Ltdia, m. Caleb
Gleason, Oct. 1782 ; 3. Zerviah, m. Caleb Drury, Oct. '82. The
est. of Phiaehas was adm'd 1764. The homestead was N. of
"Drury Lane/' and the " Royal Close " was also named.
30. 'RICHARD, s. of Jona. (11), m. Hannah Bent, 1734,
and had Hannah, b. Nov. 10, '35, m. Samuel Hemenway, and d.
Feb. 19, 1814. Richard, the f. d. 1737. His wid. Hannah m.
Jeremiah Belknap, Nov. 30, 1738.
31. ^DAVID, s. of Henry (10), m. Hannah Walker, Ap. 7,
1687, and had, 1. Elizabeth, b. Sep. 8, '89, m. Samuel Frost,
Feb. 1, 1710-1 ; 2. Hannah, b. Jan. 5, '91-2, m. John Bent,
Nov. 15, 1711; 3. Bezaleel^^; 4. Josiah*", b. Aug. 19, 1701.
Hannah, the m. d. Dec. 18, 1704. " Deac. (David) Rice d. Oct.
16,1723. Proh! dolor." (Swift's JournaL) David was one of
the original members, and first Deacons of the ch. in Fram., was
Selectman, 1700, 4 years, and T. Treasurer, 1708, 2 years. He
prob. lived near Deac. Luther Haven's. The agreement of his
liehs is on Record in the Mid. Prob.
32. ^BEZALEEL, s. of Dav. (31), m. Sarah Buckminster,
June 23, 1720, and with w. cov. Feb. 19, '21, and w. adm. to the
ch. May 5, '22. Their chil. were 1. BEZALBBL^^ b. May 19, '21 ;
2. David8«, b. Sep. 17, '23 ; 3. Sarah, b. Sep. 1, '25, m. David
Stone, '45, and d. in Petersham, Oct. 22,1815, se. 90 ; 4. Zeruiah,
b. Feb. 14, '27-8, d. Mar. 4, 1739-0 ; 5. JosIAtf^ b. Nov. 23,
'34 ; 6. Martha, b. July 9, '37, m.  Drury, and hved in
Shrewsb. Bezaleel, the f. was a physician in Fram., and lived in
the red house near Mr. Elisha Belknap's ; Selectman, 1742. No
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33. ^BEZALEEL, s. of Bezaleel (32), m. 1st, Susannah Gen
nings, Dec. 2, 1742, and had 1. Bezaleel, b. Ap. 11, '44, d.
Aug. 10, '48 ; 2. Hezekiah'*, b. Oct. 2, '45 ; 3. Susannah, b.
July 6, '48, m. Ezra Twitchel ; 4. Sarah, b. Sep. 6, '50, m. —
Brewer. Susannah the m., d. Sep. 15, 1760, and he m. 2d, Sarah
Bent, Mar. 13, '51, who was adm. to the ch., Jan. 13, '54, and
had 6. Bezaleel, b. Dec. 6, '51, d. unm. (non compos mentis) ;
6. John, b. Feb. 9, '54; 7. Nathan, b. Aug. 18, '56 ; S.Mart,
bap. Mar. 28, '62 ; 9. Samuel'^ bap. Sep. 23, '64. Bezaleel,
the f. lived in the house late of Joseph Goodnow, and d. ab. 1795.
34. ^HEZEKIAH, s. of Bezaleel (33), m. Abigail Eames, of
Hop., 1773, and with w. cov. Ap. 10, '74, and had 1. Ruth, bap.
Ap. 17, '74. The f. Uved m Dublin — returned to Fram., and
was in the service ; 3 of his chil. d. of the Canker-rash. Hez. and
w. were recommended to the ch. in Hop., Aug. 1793. Hez. d. in
Hop. [Hez., ofFram., m. Elizabeth Eames, of Hop. 1776. Hop.
T. Rec]
35. ^SAMUEL, s. of Bezaleel (33), m. Huldah Edmunds,
Nov. 1788, and with w. adm. to the ch., Oct. '96. They had 1.
Hannah, b. '89, d. young; 2. Sallt; 3. Ctnthia, m. Luther
Bailey ; 4. Samuel, d. unm. ab. 1836 ; 5. Elizabeth, m. Joseph
Bailey ; 6. Martin, bap. 1797, m. Betsey Gibbs ; 7. Jonathan
Edmunds, bap. '99, d. unm. Sam., the f., Uved near Col. Brown's,
and d. Oct. 1800.
36. ^DAVID, s. of Bezaleel (32), m. Hannah Wmch, Sep. 27,
1750, and with w. adm. to the church, June 30, '51, and had 1.
Hannah, b. Jan. 19, '62, m. Deac. Tho. Buckminster, and d.
1793 ; 2. Anne, b. Mar. 29, '65, m. Jonas Ryder, June 17, '79 ;
3. David, b. May 2, '57, m. Lucy Ryder, Aug. 2, '80, and died
Ap. 5, 1817 ; 4. Deborah, b. Sep. 26, '59, m. James Stone, s.
of John, Esq., of Holl., Nov. 24, '79 ; 5. Martha, b. Ap. 17,
'62, d. young ; 6. Thomas", b. May 2, '64 ; 7. Martha, b. Sep.
8, '66, m. John Brown, May '86, Uved in Williamstown ; 8. Na
than, bap. Ap. 9, '69, m. PoUy Eaton, Sep. 29, '96, was a phy
sician at Wayland, and d. Feb. 23, 1814 ; his w. Mary d. 1818 ; 9.
Zerviah, bap. July 12, '72, m. John Dudley, May 3, '92, andd.
m Petersham ; 10. William, bap. May 7, '75, m. Anne Johnson,
of Wayland, lived in N. Salem. Comet David, the f., d. Mar.
1802. His w. Hannah d. Jan. 1816.

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37. ^THOMAS, s. of Dav. (36), m. Elizal^eth (Betsey) Frost,
Nov. 1786, and with w. cov'd Nov. '98. They had 1. Miliscent,
bap. July '98, m. Nathaniel Reeves, and 2d, Sylvester Reeves'
hves in Wayland ; 2. Pattt, bap. July '98, m. John WUson ; S.
Thomas, bap. July '98, kept a store in Fram., m. Eliza Lane, and
d. Feb. 12, 1844, ss. 53 ; 4. Luther, bap. July '98, m. Mary
Chfford, d. m Fram. ; 6. Keziah, bap. July '98, m. Deac. Henry
H. Hyde, of Fram. ; 6. Prescott, bap. Oct. '98, m. 1st,  ,
2d, Mary Hyde, and hved hi Boston ; 7. Curtis, bap. Oct. '98 ;
8. Anne, d. young ; 9. George, m. in Boston ; 10. Sophia.
Thomas, the f., Uved near Deac. Luther Haven, and d. ab. 1828
Betsey, his w. d. July 8, 1821, ss. 55.
38. 2J0SIAH, s. of Bezaleel (32), m. Mary Underwood, and
with w. adm. to the ch., Feb. 29, 1764. They had 1. Elisha'^
b. Mar. 12, '64 ; 2. Buckminster, b. July 19, '65, m. Hannah
Jennhigs, July '86, and lived in Wayland and Stow ; 3. Nellt,
b. Sep. 19, '67, m. Eph. Goodnow, Nov. '90, and d. in Fram. ;
4. Josiah, b. Sep. 29, '68, m. Charlotte Bacon, of Nat. ; 5. John,
b. Mar. 27, '70, m. Anne Bigelow, Mar., '95, hved m Leominster ;
6. Micajah, b. Jan. 13, '72 ; 7. Nahum, bap. June 26, '74, d.
young; 8. Jonas, bap. Oct. 6, '76, d. young; 9. Daniel, b.
Mar. 29, '79, went off; 10. Polly, b. Dec. 20, '81, d. unm., se.
ab. 18 ; 11. Amos, b. Feb. 16, '82, d. of lockjaw, while learning
a trade. Josiah, the f., Uved where is a cellar hole, near the
wid. Banister's, in the E. part of Fram. He was buried, Nov.
29, 1799.
39. ^ELISHA, s. of Josiah (38), m. AbigaU Corey, and with
w. adm. to the ch., Nov. 1789. They had bap. Ruhamah and
Nabby, Dec. '89, and moved to Sud. He was a tailor.
40. 2J0SIAH, s. of David (31), m. Elizabeth Hood, May 6,
1728, and was of Hop., 1732.
41. JOHN, adm. to the ch., Jan. 15, 1748. Hannah, adm.
May '81. Wid. Mary adm., Oct. '90. John Holbrook, bap.
Mar. 4, 1759, and d. in the continental service, at Danbury, Conn.
Jabez, m. Hannah Brigham, both of Marlb., June 7, 1732. Jason,
of Hop., m. Susanna Haven, Feb. 14, '50-1. MoSBS, of Rut
land, m. Elizabeth Gleason, Mar. 21, '56. Sally, m. Eben.
Newton, June '85. Olive, m. Alvin Bent, Mar. '89. Pollt,
m. Wm. Arnold, of Marlb., Jan. '90. Sarah, m. Asahel

382 rice. — RICHARDS.
Knights, of Sud., Ap. 14, 1799. Dorothy, m. Amos Davis, July
28, '99.
RICH, ELISHA, was before 1780, a Baptist preacher in F.
He was by trade a gunsmith. He removed to Chelmsford, and
from thence to the West.
RICHARDS, JOSEPH, of Southb., had by w. Mary, 1. William, b.
Feb. 25, 1729-4) ; 2. Joseph, b. Ap. 1, '31. [A Jos. m. in Holl., Mary Cobb,
1760, and was prob. in Fram., 1778.] 3. Mart, b. Sep. 27, '33; 4. Eb
enezer, b. Feb. 25, '38 ; 5. Martha, b. Jan. 31, '40; 6. John, b. Dec. 10,
'42, m. Hepsebah Amsden, '75 ; 7. Hannah, b. Jan. 24, '44 ; 8. Esther, b.
Feb. 25, '46. Joseph, (prob. the f ), d. in Southb., June 4, 1748. (T.
Rec.) John, of Lynn, m. Mary Bruer, 1674, and was f. of Mary, '75 ; John, '77 ;
Edward, '79; Crispas, '81; Elizahdh, '83; Joseph, '85; WUliam, '88; J]hi-
gaU, '91. Joseph, of Lynn, m. Mary Bouden, 1726. Farmer notes from
Lewis, that Edward, of Lynn, d. Jan. 26, 1690, se. 74, leaving a s. John.
Edward, (w. Susan), of Dedham, 1639, d. ab. '84, f. of John, JVathaniel,
Mary, Dorcas, SfC.
2. WILLIAM, s. of Jos. (1), m. Elizabeth Knap, Nov. 21,
1753 ; and had in Southb., 1. William, b. Jan. 17, '56. Col.
Wm. d. in Partridgefield ; the m. d. 1756, and thef.m. 2d, Sarah
Bixby, Feb. '57, and had, 2. Sarah, b. Aug. 12, '67, d. young ;
3. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 4, '60, bap. m Fram. (as Betsey), May
27, '80, and m. Nathan KendaU, Feb. '84 ; 4. Joseph, b. Mar.
16, '62 ; 5. Thomas, b. Ap. 16, '64 ; 6. Hephzebah, b. July
9, '66, m. mFram., Wm. Leadbetter, Dec. '89, and Uves (1844)
in Richmond, Mass. ; 7. Alice, b. (perhaps in Fram.) '68, d.
young. WUUam, the f. was adm. from the Southb. ch., Mar. '88.
3. JOSEPH, s. of Wm. (2), m. Rhoda How, of Hop., and
had in Fram., 1. Joseph, b. Sep. 29, 1782 ; 2. Rhoda, b. Aug.
8, '84 ; 3. Susanna, b. Aug. 13, '86. Joseph, the f. was rec'd
from Fram. at Hop. '90, and afterwards hved in Richmond.
4. THOMAS, s. of Wm. (2), m. 1st, Betsey Nurse, May
1791, and 2d, PoUy Chamberlain, with whom he was adm. to the
ch. Oct. 1796. 'Their chU. were, 1. Sullivan, b. June 20, '94;
2. Betsey, b. May 29, '95 ; 3. Curtis, b. June 10, '96 ; 4.
Hollis, b. Mar 9, '98 ; 6. William, b. May 7, '99 ; 6. Maria,
b. Aug. 28, 1800 ; 7. Emery, b. Ap. 2, '02 ; 8. Willard, b.
Aug. 6, '03 ; 9. Mary C, b. at Brookfield, Feb. 16, '05. PoUy,
w. of Thomas, d. at Brookfield, Feb. 18, 1805, and he m. 3d,
Lucy Wood, and Uved (1844) in Sturbridge.
6. TIMOTHY, and Betsey cov'd m Fram., May. 28, 1780.

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RICHARDSON, THOMAS, m. Anne Nixon, Feb. 1789.
Luther, of Sud., m. Persis Hemenway, of Fram., June, 1790.
RIDER, WLLIAM, of Wat., m. Hannah Lovet, Aug. 11, 1674, and had,
1. William, b. in Camb., July 29, 1675, f. by w. Deborah, (who d. at
Sherb., a wid., July 15, 1750,) of Mary, b. Aug. 13, 1706, m. Asa Morse,
'28; Deborah, b. June 22, '10, m. Richard Sanaer, '30; William, b.Oct.
24, '15, m. Elizabeth Hill, Ap. 10, '46, (was problT. Clerk of Natick, 1723,
and f. of Aaron, '48, William, '50, &c.); 2. Hannah, b. Ap. 4, 1678; 3.
Hannah, b. May 28, '80, m. William Johnson, '99 ; and at Sherb., 4. Dan
iel, m. Elizabeth Adams, May 16, 1711, (who d. 1724), and had Hannah,
b. Aug. 17, 1712; James, Mar. 9, '15; Danid, Aug. 13, '17; David, Ang.
15,~'19 ; Pder, b. '22, d. 1745. Dan., (f. or s.) had by w. Esther, Joseph, b.
Feb. 13, '31. Daniel cov'd in Fram., Feb. 4, 1728 ; 5. Eleazer, b. Jan.
22, 1687, m. Hannab Lerned, 1713, and had Eleazer, b. Oct. 21, '14; Gide
on, Oct. 9, '21 ; Ebenezer, Dec. 14, '23, of Hop., 1745 ; Jonas, Dec. 27, '25;
Preserved, Mar. 16, '28; John, Aug. 12, "29; Hannah, July 18, '31, d. 1744.
Wm,, sen., of Sherb., bought, 1693, one-half of a tract N.W. pai-t of Quan-
sigamog, alias Worcester. He d. in Sherb., Aug. 27, 1724. His Inven
tory, £347.1.
Esther, who came from Sherb. to Fram., 1771, se. ab. 75, (T. Rec),
was prob. dr. of William. David, (w. Elizabeth), was f! at Sherb., of
Phinehas, 1724. Theodore, (w. Sarah), at Sherb. and Holl., waa prob. s.
of William, sen., and had Josqoh, b. May 21, 1729, who d. 1819, ee. 90 ;
Mary, Deborah, and others. Thomas, was taxed in Fram., ab. 1733.
Thomas, (w. Sarah), was of Wat., 1694. Thomas, (w. Elizabeth), was of
Boston, 1654. Phinehas, was of Falmouth, 1667, and John, of do., at
Back Cove, 1675. James, and w. Hannah, had at Camb., Hannah, Mar.
1, 1650 ; James, Jan. 3, '53^ ; Thomas, Mar. 1, '57. Ephraim was of Med
ford, 1695. James, of Billerica, in. Mary Abbot, 1703.
2. GIDEON, g. son of Wm. (1), m. in Hop., Lucy Smith, (b.
m Ipswich), Oct. 11, 1744 ; and had 1. Elizabeth, b. 1746, m.
Aaron Johnson, of HoU., and d. in Lancaster ; 2. Jonas, bap.
1749, m. m Fram., Anne Rice, June 17, '79, and d. without
issue in F. Aug. 25, 1818, ae. 69; 3. Gideon, bap. 1751, m.
his cousin Anne Rider, June '82, moved to Hop. and Sterling ;
4. Asa, bap. 1764, d. se. 6 ; 6. Lucy, bap. 1756, d. se. 3 ;
6. Anne, m. Nathaniel Bigelow, Jun., Oct. '82, and d. at
Leominster, a widow, Dec. 1845, se. 87 ; 7. Lucy, bap. 1760,
m. David Rice, Aug. 2, '80, and lived (1844) in Nat.
AU the above were bom in Hop. ; and 8. Hannah, (b. prob. in
Sherb.), m. Daniel KendaU, of Harvard, June '87, and was living
(1844) a wid. in Boston. Gideon, the f. moved into F., before
1782, and d. July 28, '94, se. 72. (G. Stone.) His wid. Lucy
was adm. to the ch. Aug. 1795, and d. Mar. 1807, se. 87 1-2.
(G. Stone.) [Jonas d. Dec. 16, 1826, se 73. G. Stone.]
ROBINSON, JONATHAN, had in Fram., by w. Martha, 1.
Martha, d. Dec. 12, 1729 ; 2. Martha, b. July 10, 1730; 3.

384 ROBINSON. — RUGG.
Sarah, b. Jan. 24, '32-3 ; 4. Jonathan, b. Mar. 9, '34-6, at
Crown Pt. 1762 ; 6. Eliakim, b. Aug. 16, '37 ; 6. Hephzebah,
b. Oct 6, '46 ; 7. Mary, b. Mar. 26, '48 ; 8. Elisha, b. Aug.
27, '51. Martha, w. of Jona. d. Ap. 28, 1752 (T. Rec), aud
he m. 2d, Patience Hunting, of Needhani, and had, 8. Patience,
b. May 7, 1754, m. Nath'l Prentiss RusseU, of Marlb., May 1,
1794 ; 9. Eunice, bap. Sep. 7, 1760. Patience, w. of Jona.,
d. Aug. 11, 1768. (T. Rec.) He had a 3d w. AbigaU, who d.
(prob.°in Sud. or Marlb.) Dec. 28, 1806, ce. 96 y. 10 m. Jona.
the f. prob. Uved on " the Leg," which was set off to Marlb. Dr.
Steams notes that Jona. d. Feb. 24, 1793, se. 87.
George, of Wat., ra. Sanih Behony, 1703, and had George, b. May 15,
1704, and Jonathan, Feb. 14, 1705-6. Jonathan, of Wat., m. Ruth
Morse, 1706. and had, at Lexington, Jonathan, b. Feb. 25, (Camb; Rec,
Feb. 21,) 1706-7, and others.
2. ELISHA, s. of Jona. (1), m. Eunice Rice, of Sud., Nov.
25, 1773, and had in Fram., 1. Elisha, b. Sep. 3, '74; 2. Joel,
b.Dec. 7, '75. The f. moved from the Town.
3. SAMUEL, was of Fram., before Feb. 1726, when his son
Samuel, then in his 19th year, chose a Guardian. (Mid. Prob.,
XVII, 398.) The son Samuel m. in Southb., Mercy Lennard,
May, 1732, was in Hardwick, '36, and had in H., Elizabeth, Lenard
Samuel, Moses (afterwards Gov. of Vt.), Paul, Silas, Mercy,
Sarah, David, Jpnathan and Amie. He moved to Vt., ab. 1765.
(Hardw. Rec.)
Samuel, (3), was prob. the Sam., of Camb., who m. Sarah ManniDsr,
1703, (she d. 1709), and had Samud, 1707, and Dorothy, '09. William,
(w. Elizabeth), had at Concord, Hannah, July 13, 1671; and at Camb.,
William, '73; Mercy, '76; David, '78; Samuel, '80; and Jonathan, Ap. 20,
1682. William, of Southb., m. Judith Newton, Jan. 3, 1754. Dr. Jere
miah, of Marlb., m. Eunice Amsden, 1746, and d. Oct., '71, as. 58, f. ol
Thomas A., Eunice, Bradbury, Cain, Lydia, Winthrop.
RUGG, JOHN, of Lancaster, subscribed the town covenant, Feb. 12,
1654-5. He had by w. Martha, two chil., b. and d. 1655. He m. w.
Hannah, May 4, 1660, and had, 3. John, b. June 4, '62 ; (his w. Elizabeth
administered, 1712, and his real estate was settled, 1716). The chil. were,
John, (dead); Samud; JVathaniel, b. 1701; David; Jonathan, (f)rob. m. at
Shrews., Dorothy Griffin, Jan. 14, 1724-5, and had in Southb., Alpheus,
b. Mar. 6, 1729-0) ; Benjamin ; Elizabeth ; Mary ; and AbigaU ; 4. Marca,
(Mercy), b.July 11, '64, (prob. d. before 1712); 5. Thomas, b. Sep. 15,
1666, prob. of Lexington, and had by w. Elizabeth, Thomas, b. Dec. 6,
1691, (Camb. Rec, 1690) ; William, Nov. 16, '93; Elizabeth, Jan. 20, '95;
Hannah, A p. 26, '97 ; AbigaU, Mar. 15, '99 ; Sarah, Feb. 12, 1701-2 ; Mani,
May 30, '03 ; Ruth, Sep., M36 ; Tabitha, Sep 10, '08 ; MUiscent, Nov. 11 , '10 ;
and Martha, Nov. 10, '13 ; 6. Joseph, b. Dec. 15, 1668, who with w. and
three children, and the "wid. Rugg," was killed, 1697, ftt Lancaster.

RUQG, 386
See Willard's Hist Wore. Mag., H. 296). His brother John administered
on his estate, lb97, and a settlement was executed, 1712 his daughter
Hannah then a captive in Canada. (Mid. Prob.) ; 7. H,\nnah b Jan 2
1670-L m. in Concord, John Ball, 1690; 8. Rebeckah, b. May 10 1673*
m. Nathaniel Hudson ; 9. Daniel, b. prob. 1679, m. Elizabeth Priest of
Lancaster, 1704; 10. Jonathan, b. prob. 1680. The will of John, sen.' of
Lancaster, was proved 1696. His uid. Hannah was killed by the liidi-
aris, as above.
2. -JONATHAN, s. of John (1), m. in Marlb., Sarah, dr. of
John Newton, and had 1. Bathshebah, b. in Marlb., Oct. 26,
1703 ; and in Fram., 2. Sarah, b. Oct. 2, '05, adm. tothech. Feb.
11, '28, and m. Hacbaliab Bridges, Nov. 11, '28 ; 3. Hephzebah,
b. Jan. 18, '07-8, m. Nathaniel Haven, June 10, '24 ; 4. Abra
ham, b. Ap. 27, '10, d. May 4. Sarah, w. of Jona., d. May 7,
1710, and he m. 2d, Hannah Singletary, Dec. 11,1710, and had 5.
Mehetabel, b. Sep. 16, '11, adm. to the ch., Feb. 11, '28, and
m. Joseph Bixby, of Hop., Mar. 30, '32 ; 6. Hannah, b. Nov.
28, '13, m. John Mayhew, of Shrewsb., Feb. 21, '43 ; 7. Jona
than, b. Nov. 27, '16, prob. d. young ; 8. John, b. June 10, '18 ;
9. Ebenezer, b. July 22, '20, d. Aug. 10 ; 10. Jonathan, b. ab.
'22. (See G. Stone.) Jonathan, the f., was youngest son of
John, of Lancaster, and chose John Houghton as his Guardian.
He received by his father's will, " half of the meadow at Wataqua-
dock," and meadows on Nashua River, &c. , He settled inFram.,
at the W. part, near Southb. bounds, where his descendants have
conthiued to Uve until quite recently. He was Constable 1722, and
d. in Fram., Dec. 25, 1753, (T. Rec.) ; his wid. Elizabeth was
Hvmg 1754.
3. JONATHAN, s. of Jona. (2), m. Hannah Walkup, Feb.
17, 1743, and was with w. adm. to the ch., June 1, '46. Their chil.
were 1. Hannah, b. Nov. 9, '46, m. — Warner, of Westmoreland ;
2. Elizabeth, b. May 13, '48, m. Alpheus Reed, of Westmore
land; 3. Daniel*, b. Ap. 19, '51 ; 4. Jonathan^, b. May 6, '53 ;
5. Molly, b. Aug. 14, '66, m. Ira Newton, of Southb., '76 ; 6.
John, b. Aug.. 31, '64, Uved prob. hi Chesterfield. Jona., the
f., Uved on his father's place, and d. suddenly, Mar. 6, '76, ss. 54.
(G. Stone.) Hannah, his w. d. May 30, 1786, se. 63. (G.
Stone.) 4. DANIEL, s. of Jona. (3), m. Sarah Bancroft, of Southb.,
and was with w. adm. to the ch., Ap. 24, 1774. Their chil. were
1. Elijah, b. May 3, '76 ; 2. Nathan, b. June 8, '77 ; 3. Daniel,
33

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b. June 11, '79; 4. John, b. May 18, '82 ; 6. Sally, b. Ap. 10,
'85 ; 6. Betsey, b. June 22, '89 ; 7. Hannah, b. Dec. 26, '92.
Daniel, the f. lived opposite his father's house, and moved to
Chesterfield, ab. 1793.
5. JONATHAN, s. of Jona. (3), m. hi Sud., Hephsebah
Haven, of Fram., Nov. 23, 1775, and with w. was adm. to the ch.,
May 7, '80. Their chil. were 1. Jonathan, b. May 20, '77, and
d. July 4, 1843, m. Patty Glover, Dec. 29, 1800, who d. Aug.
1,1824, and 2d,Luchida Marsh, of Holl.,Ap. 26, 1826 ; 2. Hep
zebah, b. Feb. 3, '79, d. unm., Ap. 19, 1815 ; 3. Ezra, b. Mar.
20, '81, m. Polly Fairbanks, Ap. 1, 1802, and d. July 2, '10.
PoUy, his w., d. May, 1812, se. 34 ; 4. Mary, bap. Oct. 1786, m.
Levi Cutting, Oct. 21, 1806, and Uved in Fram. Lt. Jona., the f.
m. 2d, wid. Rachel Tucker, in Sherb., May 25, 1809. He was
Selectman, 1786, 4 years, and d. Nov. 20,1833. His wid. Rachel
d. at Brimfield, Dec. 6, 1843, se. 80.
RUSS, JOSEPH, was m Fram., before 1720.
RUSSELL, THOMAS, was prob. m Fram., 1749. (Deac.
Buckminster's Journal.) [Deac. Jonathan, was of Sherb., his w.
Mary.d. 1771, ae. 70. Deac. James, of HoU., d. Sep. 16, 1777,
se. 62.]
SABIN, THOMAS, was rated m Fram. ab. 1786.
SALEM, PETER, see a notice of him in the preceding history.
SALMON, FRANCIS, was rated in Fram.' ab. 1764.
SALTER, SAMUEL, and w. Judah, had Sarah, b. Dec. 3,
1735. Wid. (Judah) Salter, m. Joseph Angier, June 16, 1743.
SAMPSON, JOSEPH, m. Desire Symonds, Jan. 18, 1738-9.
SANDERS, Wid. MEHETABEL and child, were of Fram.^
Jan. 2, 1788. T. Rec.
SANDERSON, THOMAS, was rated mFram., ab. 1738. [A
Thomas (w. Anna) was of Waltham, and had Abner, 1739, and
others.] 2. NATHANIEL, of Fram., m. Mary Drury, Oct. 4, 1739,
moved to Petersham,and had at P. 1. Jonathan, b. Sep. 1740, d.
ae. 92, m. Molly Curtis, and f. of John, Susanna, Curtis, Sally,
Polly and Joel ; 2. Mary, m. Charles Wilder ; 3. Joshua, d.
1757, se. 6 ; 4. Moses, m. Sophia Jackson ; 5. Joel, m. and d.
1774, ae. 28 ; 6. Nathaniel, m. Betsey McLeUan; 7. Eunice, m.
John Rogers ; 8. Lois, m. Geo. Cutthig, and Sam. Young ; also

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Susanna, and Grace, who d. young. Nath. d. at Pet., Sep. 7,
1774, se. 61 years, 2 m. 27 d. His w. Mary d. Sep. 8, 1805,
88. 85.
Nathaniel, Deac. David, (who d. at Pet-, f. of David, Ebenezer, ^c), and
Thomas, of Walth., were sons of Jonathan, wlio m. in Wat Abigail
Fisk, 1699, and d. at Wahham, Oct. 4, 1743, eb. 70, f. of the above, and
Jonathan, AbigaU, (m. Jas. Mellen, ofFram.), Margaret, m. Benj. Whitney,
ofFram. ; Eunice. Jonathan, (sen.), of Camb., bought at Wat., 1682. In
Dec, 1695, he gave a deposition, then se. ab. 49, and stated that he lived,
SB. 17, wiih Justinian Holden, of Camb. (Mid. Deeds, X(.) He was
Deac. at Wat, and d. 1735, (his w. Abiah, d. 1723), leaving Thomas, Sam-
vd, Edward, Abiah, Hannah, Jonathan, and John, d. in Leicester, 1750.
Tbe name is frequently written Saunders. Robert, was of Camb., 1642.
Robert, of Wat, had Benjamin, bap. July, 1649, and Robert, bap. 1652.
Robert, sen., of Boston, had m. (date not given, very early) Mary, wid. of
John Cross, of Wat Edward, was early of Wat. William, who m. at
Wat, 1666, had a s. William, b. 1670, (who settled in Sud., and by w.
Anne, had Amos, m. Ruth Hoar; Isaac, and others) ; and a s. John.
SANGER, RICHARD, and w. Mary, had, at Wat, 1. Mart, b. Sep. 26,
1650, m. John Harris, '70 ; 2. Nathaniel, b. Feb. 14, '51-2, f. by w. Mary,
at Sherb., of Mehetabd, b. 1680 ; and at Roxb., Mary, '81 ; Jane, '83 ; a son,
'84; JVathaniel, '85 ; and Benjamin, '88. [Nathaniel d. at Woodstock, ab.
1735, leaving w. Ruth, and chil. David, Benjamin, Mehetabel, Jane, Eliza
beth, Jonathan, Eleazer, and JVathanid]; 3. John, b. Sep. 6, '57, m. Rebecca
Park, and f. at Watertown, of John, b. Dec. 19, 1685 ; Rebecca, b. March
7, '88-9, ra. Tho. Flegg, 1711; David, b. Mar. 21, '97, m. Patience Ben
jamin, 1720, (and f. of Patience, Lydia, (both d. young), John, David,
William, William, Nathaniel, Samuel, m. Mary Fairbanks, 1757, Solomon,
and Lydia, d. young); and Elizahdh, b. June 2, 1703 ; 4. Sart, b. and d.
1661 ; 5. Sart, b. Mar. 31, '63 ; 6. Richard, b. Feb. 22, 1666-7; 7. Eliza
beth, b. July 23, '68; 8. David, b. Dec. 21, '70, d. 1695, probably unm.
Richard, the f. was a blacksmith, was in Sud., 1646, and " removed his
habitation to Watertown, the 8th or 9th mo. anno, 1649." (Sud. Rec.)
He d. in Wat., Aug. 20, 1691.
RICHARD, s. of Richard (1), m. Elizabeth Morse, and had, at Sherb.,
1. Elizabeth, b. Ap. 2, 1693, d. Jan. 25, 1775; 2. Mart, b. Ap. 11, '95 ; 3.
HANiyAH, b. Feb. 7, '97, m. Ephraim Twitchell, Feb. 9, '26-7; 4. Esther,
b. Oct 20, '98; 5. Deborah, b. Aug. 5, 1701 ; 6. Sarah, b. Feb. 10, '05, m.
Nathaniel Holbrook, Aug. 20, '28; 7. Richard, b. Nov. 4, 1706, d. 1786,
m. Deborah Rider, Feb. 19, 1729-0, and had Zedekiah, A. 1736; Deborah,
b. 1733, d. young ; Samuel, b. July 7, '35, had two wives ; Deborah, b. Nov.
12, '37, m.  Twitchell, 2d,  Fawcett, and .3d, Dea. Gideon Haven,
of Fram. ; Daniel.^ b. Feb. 13, '40 ; Mary, b. Sep. 30, '42 ; John, had two
Wives; Zedekiah, b. Oct 4, '48, H. Coll., 1771, and D. D., m. Irene Free
man, 1771, ord. at Duxbury, July 3, 1776, and installed at S. Bridgewater.
Dec 17, 1788, where he d. Nov. 17, 1820. His s. Ralph, H. Coll., 1808, is
pastor at Dover; Jedidiah, went to Whitestown, Feb., 1789, and became
a judge in New York ; Jlsa, m.  Dana ; 8. Abigail, b. July 3, 1709 ; 9.
David,3 b. Feb. 22, 1712. Richard, the f. d. at Sherb., 1731.
3. DAVID, s. of Richard (2),m. Bathshehah Pratt, ofFram.,
May 27, 1736, and had in Fram., 1. Joseph*, b. Ap. 19, '37 ; 2.
Mary, b. Dec. 19, '38, m. David Rice, Oct., '59 ; 3. Esther, b.

388 SANGER. — SAVAGE.
Dec. 17, '40, d. Dec. 2, '41 ; 4. Esther, b. Nov. 23, '42, m.
David Morse ; 6. Sarah, b. Dec. 25, '45, d. unm. ae. ab. 25 ; 6.
Hannah, b. June 23, '47, m. Nathan Dadmun ; 7. David, b.
May 9, '61, m. Ruhamah Nutt, of Hop., and hved m Hop.,
Fram., and Littleton, N. H. David, the f., hved near the wid.
Eaton's, 1750. He " d. at Albany m defence of his country,
Dec. 15, 1756, se. 45." (G. Stone.) His wid. Bath. d. Nov.
20, 1783, re. 76.
4. JOSEPH, s. of David (3), m. Patience Greenwood, May
19, 1779, and had 1. Jeduthan, b. Ap. 13, 1780, lived m Roxb.
unm. ; 2. Joseph, b. Nov. 23, '81, m. Abigail Eames, and d. in
Fram., Feb. 5, 1830 ; 3. Lydia, b. Oct. 16, '83, hves unm. ; 4.
Adonijah, b. Oct. 4, '85 ; 5. Obadiah, b. May 7, '88, m. 
Belknap ; 6. Nabby, b. Sep. 1, '90, lives unm. Joseph, the f.,
d. in Fram., Mar. 13, 1805. (T. Rec.) His widow Patience,
".was fonnd dead in her bed," July 17, 1805. (T. Rec.)
5. DANIEL, s. of Richard and g. son of Richard (2), m. Ohve
Hooker, of Sherb., Nov. 4, 1761, and was with w. adm. to the
ch., Nov. 4, '65. They had 1. Deborah, b. Jan. 7, '62, m.
Joseph Brown, Nov. 8, '81 ; 2. Betty, b.Ap. 6, '63, m. Samuel
Bigelow, of Walth., Jan. '90 ; 3. Daniel, b. July 3, '65, m.
Persis Phipps, of Sherb., Sep. 27, '89, 2d, Ehzabeth Goodnow,
Nov. 10, '99, 3d, Clarissa Johnson, of N. H. He d. Dec, 1839 ;
4. Olive, b. Mar. 26, '67, d. unm. m Fram., 1829 ; 6. Richard,
b. Dec. 26, '69, m. at Whitestown, N. Y. ; 6. Hezekiah, b. July
27, '71, m.  Dench, of Hop. ; 7. Rebecca, bap. Mar. 13,
'74, m. John Stone, of HoU., Oct. 23, '96, and 2d, Dr. Walker,
of Barre ; 8. Benjamin, bap. Oct. 13, '76, d. young. Daniel,
the f., m. 2d, Esther Goodnow, of Sud. He kept a tavern near
the R. Road Station, to the N. ; was Selectman, 1771, 6 years,
and d. Sep. 27, 1807. (T. Rec.)
Eleazer, (s. of Nathaniel ?), d. at Keene, N. H., March, 1765, m. 66, and
his wid. Mary, 1783, se. 80. He lived, previously, at Hardwick and Peters
ham.
SARGEANT, MARGARET, ahas Peggy, was in Fram., 1717,
and her support was the occasion of a lawsuit between Fram. and
Weston. SAVAGE, HABIJAH, s. of Habijah, was bap. hi Fram., Sep.
10, 1776.

sawin. — SEAVER. 389
SAWIN, or SAWING, DEBORAH, of Fram., m. George
Fairbanks, of Holl. May, 1735.
Thomas was of Sherb., 1679, a house carpenter, and in 1691, sold to
Matthew Rice, land on Wachitua (Cochituate) Brook. He was prob s. of
John, of Wat, b. Sep. 27, 1657, and in. Deborah Rice, 1684.
SAWTELL, SYBIL, was m. to Jesse Belknap, July, 1788.
SEAVER, or SEVER, JOSEPH, m. in Sud., Mary Reed,
Dec. 10, 1701 ; and had, 1. Robert ; 2. Mary, b. Oct. 5, 1706, m.
Christopher Nixon ; 3. Nathaniel, b.Ap. 1, 1709; 4. Hannah,
b. 1712, m. Jonathan Belcher, and d. in Fram. 1796, se. 84 ; 6.
Elizabeth, b. Jan. 31, 1714, m. Samuel How, Jan. 25, '38-9 ;
6. Abigail, m. Azariah Walker. Joseph, the f. is said to have
originated in Roxbury. He was rated in Fram., 1710, and Consta
ble, 1716. He lived near Mr. Eben. Eaton, bought land of Capt.
Eobert Montgomery, and d. 1754, his will proved, Aug. 26.
Shubael, of Roxb., (w. Hannah), had Robert, b. 1670; Joseph, '72;
Hannah. '74 ; AbigaU, '77 ; Shubael, '79 ; and Thankful, '84. Shubael was
s. of Robert, who took the freeman's oath, Ap. 18, 16-37, and had Shubael,
b. 1639; Caleb, and Josiah, 1641; Hannah, 1650. Caleb, sen., d. at Roxb.,
Mar. 6, 1713, his w. Sarah, Jan. 31, 1708, leaving Caleb, JVicholas, Thomas,
Elizcdielh, and SaraL Joshca, (w. Elizabeth), d. in Dorchester, 1716.
2. ROBERT, s. of Joseph (1), had by w. Eunice (on Sud.
Rec), 1. Joseph, b. June 10, 1727 ; and on Fram. Rec, 2. Ben
jamin, b. Oct. 8, '28 ; 3. Thankful, b. Oct. 6, '31 ; and on Sud.
Rec 4. Samuel, b. Ap. 8, 1747. Robert was a bricklayer, and
his house was consumed by fire, Oct. 1749. He, with two sons,
was at the taking of Louisburg. He moved to Narraganset No,
2 (Westminster). His wid. Eunice administered on his estate
1752. 3. NATHANIEL, s. of Joseph (1), m. in Sud. Rebecca Willis,
Feb. 23, 1737-8 ; and had 1. Elijah, b. June 16, 1739 ; 2. Ann,
b. Jan. 3, 1739-0 ; and on Fram. Rec, 3. Josiah Willis, b.
July 18, 1742, prob. hved in Sterluig ; 4. Rebecca, b. Feb. 3,
'43 ; 5. Joseph, 6. Mary, twmsb. Jan 26, 1746 ; 7. Catharine,
bap. Aug. 28, 1748, m.  ,Dyer, and 2d, Tho. Mellins, and hved
m Petersham. Nathaniel lived, 1749, near Moses Cuttmg's, and
waa of Westminster, July 17, 1764, when he m. (2d w.) Judith
Treadway, of Fram., and had, Luther, Calvin, Fanny, Robert,
Betty, Richard, and John Reed. He d. of the small pox m
Petersham, 1777. He is said to have had 8 chil. by his first wife.
38*

890 seaver. — shays.
4. MOSES, and w. Lucia cov'd Mar. 4, 1759, and dr. LucLi
was bap.
5. JOSEPH, prob. from Roxb., and a distant relative of Nat'l
(3), m. Elizabeth Lamb, and was with w. adm. to the ch., Oct.
1781. He had, 1. Joseph, b. July 26, 1775 ; and the three
following bap., Jan. 1783, 2. Esther, m. Lemuel Twitchell, of
Athol ; 3. William, d. at Malaga ; 4. Keziah, m. Samuel
TwitcheU ; 5. Abraham, m.  Cole, was living (1846) m
Philipston ; 6. Betsey, _m. James Cheney ; 7. Abigail, d. young ;
8. Polly, m.  Haskell. Joseph the f. moved to Philipston,
and m. -2d, Abial Rich, and had other children. Joseph was by
trade a blacksmith.
6. SHUBAEL, br. of Joseph (5), had bap. in Fram., 1.
Patty, July 23, 1769 ; 2. Ruth, Sep. 1, '71 ; 3. Shubael, July
11, '73 ; 4. Lucy, Oct. 13, '76 ; 5. William, Sep. 1781. Shu
bael was a blacksmith, lived at Mr. Charles Capen's, and left town.
[A Shubael m. in Newton, Deliverance Hide, Dec. 8, 1764. j
7. JOHN, was bap. in Fram. Nov. 1754. Richard, of Roxb.,
m. Mary Ballard, of Fram., Nov. 13, 1745.
SHATTUCK, SHADDUCK, or SHADWICK, EPHRAIM,
m. Elizabeth Jackson, 1747, with w. cov'd in Fram., Nov. 27,
1748, and had bap. m Fram., Ephraim, July 17, 1748 ; Samuel,
Jan. 21, 1749-0.
Ephraim, and w. Elizabeth, prob. the same, moved to Templeton,
(now Philipslon), and had chil. Ephraim, Samuel, after of Conway, AbigaU,
Betsey, Polly, d. young, Patty, John, Lucy, and Sarah. Ephraim, Sen., m.
2d, wid.  Jordan. Silas, and w. were of Temp., 1762. They were
both chil. of John, (w. Silence), of Marlb., who had Abigail, 1717; John,
1722; Thomas, 1723; [A Thomas in. at Hop., Margaret Ball, 1757. A
Thomns was of Petersham, 1760, and had chil. by w. Elizabeth Par
menter.] Samud, 1726; Ephraim, 1728; SUas, 1738. John, of Marlb.,
prob. descended from William, of Wat, who d. Aug. 14, 1672, se. 50.
2. JOHN, was Warden in Fram., 1772, and Selectman, 1777,
and adm. to the ch. Sep. 1781. He came from Marlb., and hved,
and prob. d. in the N.W. part of Fram. " Old Mrs. Shattuck,"
(his wid.) was buried June 14, 1822, ae. 95. A Wid. Saunders,
(a sister) had lived with the latter.
John, was prob. the John Jun. of Marlb., who by w. Abigail, had at M.,
Joseph, b. 1745 ; Lucy, '47; Thaddeus, '52 ; Susanna, '55; John, '58 ; Anna,
•60 ; and Chloe, '64.
SHAYS, DANIEL, noted as having ^ven a name to the m-

shays. — SIMPSON, 391
surrectlon of 1786, is said by Lincoln, (Hist, of Worcester), to
have been born in Hop., 1747, and to have worked with Mr.
Brinley, a respectable farmer of Frammgham.
Daniel was a captain in tbe revolutionary service, m. wid. Eunice Hay
den, and d. in Sparta, N. Y., Sep. 29, 1825, te. 78, having, in 1820 re
ceived a pension Irom the U. S. Government " Oct 3, 1758, a child of
PatriL-k Shay was bap. in his own house, on account of the dangerous
state of ihe child, whicli was bap. on account of their other children being
bap. in the Church of England ; ye name of the child was Roger." (Hop.
Ch. Rec.) Patrick, of Hop., m. wid. Rebecca Cozzens, of Sherb , Oct
30, 1765. Mary, of Sherb., m. Elijah Barnes, of Shutesbury, Oct. 17
1775. SHEARS, JOHN, and w. Earls, (prob. Alice), had a son,
Thomas, who d. in Fram., Jan. 9, 1708. Thankful, (prob. his
dr.), m. in Fram., Joseph Berry, Jan. 27, 1719-0. John, the f.
was rated, 1710, and for many years chosen Tythingman, as late
as 1724. He hved at Mr. Ezekiel How's, and was probably the
John, who m. at Camb., Alice Mitchelson, Ap. 9, 1688.
Samuel, (w. Mary), of Dedham, had Mary, 1664, and John, '66. John,
(w. Mary), of do., had Mehetabel, 1668.
SHEFFIELD, MERCY, m. Nathan Dudley, Mar. 30, 1786.
This family in Sherb. and Holl., sprung from William, received at
Sherb., 1679, who settled at Cbabboquassit (See deed of John Awan
samug, of 500 acres to him, 1675. Mid. Deeds, voL XI ) He d.at Sherb.,
Dec. 6, 1700 ; his will proved, 1701 ; his est settled, 1708. His chil., by
w. Mary, were Hannah, b. Ap. 18, 1663 ; Daniel, b. Mar. 3, '65; WUliam,
b. Mar." 19, 67, m. Hannah Bullard, May 30, '92, and f of Hannah, Isaac,
(d. at Holl., 1777, ae. 79), William, (w. Marv), d. at Holl., 1732. Rachel,
Sarah, and Mary ; Martha, b. Jan. 8, 1668 ; Joseph, b. Mar. 3, '71, (had, of f.
1691, land in Dover) ; Thamezin. b. Mny 25, '73, m. Jonathan Adams ;
Susanna, b. Dec. 12, '75, m. Ziiriel Hal, Sep. I, '97; Elizabeth, b. Nov. 28,
'78; JVathaniel, b. Mar. 7, '81, (f. by w. Mary, at Holl., of Nathaniel, Mary,
Eachel, &c.); Mary, tn. John Clark; Rachd, tn. and had chil. ; and Eliz
abeth. William, had a dr. Susanna, b. Dec. 11, 1675. (Mingham Rec.)
Edmund, was early of Braintree, and d. 1705, ae. 90, f. of Edmund, Isaac,
Matthew, and Samuel. (Farmer.)
SIBLEY, JOHN, was m Fram., ab. 1790.
SIMONDS, DESIRE, m. Joseph Sampson, Jan. 18, 1738-9.
SIMPSON, SIMSON, or SIMPTSON, SAVIL, or SEVILL,
was of Boston, cordwainer, as late as 1708, where he had, Jane,
b. Sep. 13, 1680, m. Steeven Arnold ; Savil, Oct. 15, '81 ; Sam
uel, Feb. 23, '82 ; Elizabeth, Mar. 5, '84, m. John Jones, May
12, 1713. He bought July 4, 1687, the land granted to Col.
Crown, which was mcluded in Fram., 1700, and after embraced
in Hop. He was rated m Fram., 1710, and made Justice of the
Peace in Hop. His will, prepared June 8, 1716, was proved

392 SIMPSON. — SINGLETARY.
Jan. 3,1726-6. He d. Aug. 22, 1726. (Swift's Journal) . He
names in his wiU, his sons-indaw, Anthony Blount, (a Tallow Chan
dler, in Boston, 1720) and John Jones, and his g. chil. Thomas
Eyre, (the parents probably Thomas and Deborah, of Boston,)
Anne and Sarah Lawson, and Mary and Elizabeth Jones.
SINGELTARY, or SINGLETARY, RICHARD, of Salem, 1637,
took the freeman's oath, Sep. 7, 1638. He was after (1638) of Newbury,
and later of Salisbury, and liad a son John, and prob. others. (Hist of
Newb.) Richard received a division of land in Haverhill, Jan. 20, 1653,
and was selectman, 1655. Richard, f. or son, had by w. Susanna Cooke,
in Hav., Benjamin, b. Ap. 4, 1656, who m. Mary Stockbridge, Ap. 4, 1678,
and had Susanna, b. Jan. 27, '78 ; Richard, Mar. 16, '80-1 ; Jonathan, Aug.
28, '83; John. July 6, '86; Brawten, Mar. 25, '89; Joseph, Feb. 9, '92-3;
and Mary, July 14, '95. Richard, the f d. in Hav., Oct 25, 1687, se. 102.
Susanna, w. of Richard, d. Ap. 11, 1683.
2. NATHANIEL, prob. s. or g. son of Richard (1), m. in
Hav., Sarah Belknap, Dec. 22, 1673, and had, 1. John, b. May
7, 1676 ; 2. Jonathan, b. Nov. 18, d. Nov. 24, '78 ; 3. Sarah,
b. Oct. 23, '79, m. in Fram., Thomas Frost, Dec. 12, 1712 ; 4.
Susanna, b.. Sep. 19, '81; 5. Richard, b. Aug. 5, '83. [A
Richard was killed by the Indians at Lancaster,' Aug. 19, 1707.
Wore. Mag. ii. 299] ; 6. Hannah, b. May 23, '85 ; 7. Hannah,
b. May 23, '85, m. in Fram., Jonathan Rugg, Dec 11, 1700 ; 8.
Ebenezer, b. June 18, '87. Nathaniel, the f. was killed by the
Indians at Hav., Aug. 13, 1689, and a posthumous chUd, 9. was
b. Aug. 20, '89. A part, at least, of his family moved to Fram.
3. JOHN, s. of Nath. (2), m. in Haverhill, Mary Grelee, Dec.
17, 1700, and hved after in " Hampton, alias, Sahsbury,"
1709, when he bought of Col. Buckminster, land in Fram., N. of
Stoney Brook, bounded on Jona. Rugg. His chil. b. in Fram., were
Richard, b. May 27, 1710 ; and Mehetabel, b. Mar. 10, 1714-5.
John, the f. was rated in Fram., 1710, and dismissed to the ch.
in Sutton, Sep. 11, 1720, and his wife was dismissed, Jan. 29,
1720-1. [Nathaniel signed a document as an inhabitant of
Fram., 1727, and may have been s. of John. Joseph, of Sutton,
(perhaps another s. of John), d. ab. 1748, when a nuncupative
will was proved in Wore. Prob. He left a w. Martha and no
issue. Mrs. Singeltary d. in Fram., Sep. 8, 1816.]
4. EBENEZER, s. of Nath. (2), m. in Fram. Joanna Newton,
Ap. 6, 1713, and had 1. Joanna, b. Ap. 22, 1714, m. Richard
Smith, of Hop. May 22, 1734 ; 2. Ebenezer, b. Sep. 9, 1716.

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Eben the f. prob. d. 1723, when administration, (his Inventory
bemg £483.13), was granted to his wid. Joanna, who m. Deacon
James Brewer, of Sud., May 20, 1731.
5. EBENEZER, s. of Eben. (4),m. Dorothy Smith, in Hop.,
1742, and had, 1. Ebenezer, b. Dec. 25, 1742, d. young ; 2.
Dorothy, b. Mar. 13, '44 ; 3. EBENEZEB,b. July 8, '45 ; 4. Daniel,
b.Aug. 22, '47 ; 6. Nathan, b. Feb. 18, '49 ; 6. Zipporah, b. Sep!
20, 1763. Eben., the f. was a Miller, and hved on the Richard
Fisk place, and d. ab. 1785. His wid. Dorothy was sick for many
years in Fram. Ebenezer who d. in Hop., 1812, ae. 61, was
prob. his son. Rhoda w. of Eb. of Hop., d. 1839, ae. 87.
SMITH, NATHAN, m. Susannah Livermore, of Weston, and
had m Marlb., Lydia, b. Sep. 2, 1763; Nathan, Dec. 3, '65;
and in Sud., John, m. in Providence ; Rufus, b. Feb. 14, '72 ;
and in Fram., Susanna, b. Oct. 27, '80; [a Sukey m. m Fram.,
Geo. Smith, of Rehoboth, R. I., Jan. 1, 1799.]
2. NATHAN, s. of Nathan (1), m. Lucinda Eames, in Sud.,
May 11, 1790, and had hi Fram., 1. Rufus Eames, b. Ap. 29,
1791 ; 2. Betsey, b. Mar. 18, '93 ; 3. Sukey, b. Jan. 7, '99.
Nathan, the f., moved to Walpole, N. H.
3. GEORGE, of Rehoboth, R. I., m. Sukey Smith, in Fram.,
Jan. 1, 1799, and had Polly, b. Mar. 13, 1799.
4. ABIGAIL was bap. m Fram., May 16, 1726. Richard,
of Hop., m. Joanna Shigletary, of F., May 22, 1734. Esther,
se. 13, came to hve with Deac. Buckminster, July 9, 1781.
Eliezer, of Walpole, m. Polly Parmenter, Nov. 1793. Peter,
of Medfield; m. NeUy Parmenter, May 20, 1796.
John, (w. Sarah) and Richard, (w. Mary), were of Siid.,ab. 1647, and had
descendants. Seth, (w. Mary), was of Medfield, 1662 ; and Samuel, (w.
Elizaheth), 1670. Not less than seventeen of this name, (as variously
spelled), took the freeman's oath, between 1630 and 1647.
SNOW, SIMEON, was among the early Baptist ndnisters m
Fram. SPEAR, LYDIA, was prob. in Fram., 1749.
STACY, or STACE, JOHN, and w. Relief, cov'd in Fram.,
Aug. 13, 1726, and Relief adm. to the ch., Mar. 10, 1728. Thek
chU. b. m Fram. were 1. Fortunatus, b. Oct. 9, 1726 ; 2. Na
thaniel, bap. June 16, '28 ; 3. Molly, m. John Bent, Oct. 28,
1761. Administration on John's est., was granted to wid. Relief

394 STACY. — STEARNS.
and Gideon Bridges, 1733. The wid. m. Deac. Moses Pike, Dec.
29, 1737, and d.Ap. 23, 1770, ae. 63.
2. NATHANIEL, s. of John (1), m. Mary Witherby, m
Southb., Jan. 10, 1751, and was adm. to the ch., Dec. 29, '51,
his w., Feb. 16, '62. Their chil. were 1. Anne, b. Dec. 27, '61,
m. Samuel Stone ; 2. Mary, b. Ap. 13, '63, m. Benj. Eaton ; 3.
Joanna, b. May 18, '55, m. Jesse Hayden, and lived in Fitz
wUliam; 4. John, b. June 15, '67, m. Hannah Frost, June '87 ;
6. Caleb, b. Oct. 14, '58, m. Submit Hemenway, Sep. '88 ; 6.
Huldah, b. Sep. 27, '60, m. Joseph How, '80. Nathaniel, the
f., lived on Mr. Daniels' land, at Salem end, and d. Dec. 28, 1760.
(T. Rec.) His wid. m. Nathaniel Bigelow.
Thomas, of Ipswich, 1648, d. 1690, had William, [ta. Priscilla Buckley
at Salem, 1679, and had chil.) ; Thomas ; John, 1658; Joseph, 1661, d. Oct
15, '90 ; Symon, 1664 ; John, 1666 ; Elizahdh, Mary, Susanna. Henrt,
was of Salem, 1677. See Farmer for others.
STANHOPE, ELIZABETH m. Caleb Bridges, Sep. 23,
1731. Samuel, m. Dinah Parmenter, July 7, 1742. Jonathan
was prob. in Fram., 1750. Susanna witnessed a deed in Fram.,
1717. Ens. Jonathan, of Sud., (se. ab. 57, 1689; Rev. justified, pp. 31, 32),
sold, in 1663, to John Hains, a town right, bought of Thomas Islinge ; he
had, by w. Susanna, 1. Jonathan, m. Sarah Grifiin, May 11, 1674, and £
of Isaac, b. 1675; and Jonathan, A. young; 2. Hannah, m. Stephen Jen
nings, Jan. 1, '85 ; 3. Sarah, b. Mar. 25, '58 ; 4. Joseph, b. Sep. 13, '62,
m. Hannah Bradish, Jan. 1, '85, and f. of Susanna, 1685; Jonathan, 1687j
(w. Abigail, chil. Joseph, m. Keziah Parmenter, 1740, Anna, Samuel, and
Abigail) ; Jemima, 1691 ; Isaac, 1696 ; 5. Jemima, b. 1665 ; 6. Mart, b. '67 ;
7. RtEECCA, b. 1670. Jonathan, the f. d. Oct 22, 1702, and his will was
proved at Mid. Prob. The ancient Stanhope place is between Mr. Ezek.
How's and the How Tavern.
STEARNS, STERNES or STERNE, TIMOTHY, m. Bethiah
Adams, of Medway, and had 1. Sarah, b. Dec. 1, 1729, d. unm.
Feb. 8, 1825 ; 2. Timothy, b. Aug. 28, '31, d. unm., Jan. 3,
1820, se. 88, eccentric and hermit-like in his habits ; 3. Nathan,
b. Aug. 22, '33, d. unm., drowned in Sud. River, Feb. 28, 1778 ;
4. Bethiah, b, Oct. 6, '35, m. Col. Thomas Nison ; 5. Joshua,
b. Aug. 8, '37, d. July 24, 1751 ; 6. Jonathan, b. Sep. 19, '39,
d. unm.. May 10, 1807 ; 7. John, b. June 5, '41, m.  New
ton, d. in Southb. ; 8. Ace, (Asa),b. May 3, '44, d. Aug. 13,
1751 ; 9. Hannah, b. May 20, '46, m. Benj. Flagg, of Wore,
and d. 1843. Timothy, the f., came from Wat., was in Fram.,

STEARNS. — STEVENS. 895
1724-5, and occupied land formerly of Isaac Heath ; (on the lease
are endorsed payments by Time, and previously by Samuel
Stearns.) He hved opposite W. NLxon, Esq., and d. ab. 1757.
Timothy prob. descended from Isaac, of Wat., (said to have come over
with Gov. Wmthrop), took the freeman's oath, ftlay 18, 1631, and d. 1671
and had by w. Mary, (who d. 1677), John, m. Sarah Mixer, was of Billeiica,'
f of Samuel, Isaac, John ; Isaac, b. 1632, (w. Sarah) had deceased, 1677 ;
Sary, 1635, m. Samuel Stone, June 7, 1655 ; Mary ; Samuel, b. 1638, m'.
Hannah Manning, 1662, (whose s. Samuel was b. Mar. 29, 1672, m. Mary
Hawkins, 1698, and liad Samuel, Joshua, Sarah, Jonathan, Prudence,
Eunice) ; Elizabeth, tn.  Manning ; AbigaU, m. John Morse, 1666.
Isaac, the f. was one of Maj. Simon Willard's troopers, at Dedham, 1654.
He had a "kinsman," Chai-les Siernes. [Isabel, w. of John, d. at Wat,
1639, se. 60.]
2. TIMOTHY, came from Readiag to Fram., he had 3 wives,
Lydia Walton, wid.  Williams, and MoUy Bowers. His chU.
(prob. by 1st w.,) b. ia Reading, were 1. Timothy, b. Sep. 14,
1767, m. m Fram., Mary Look, Sep. 3, '94; 2. Lydia, b. Mar.
16, '69, m. Nathan Parker, and d. at Reading ; 3. Elizabeth, b.
Ap. 2, '71, m. Samuel Peters, of Reading ; 4. Amos, b. Aug. 27,
'74, m. Sally Watts, of Boston ; 5. Ruth, b. Mar. 26, '77, m.
Wm. Johnson, and was m. of 18 chil. Timothy and w. were adm.
to the ch., Feb. 1790.
Jonathan, and w. cov. at Hop., 1738, and had bap. s. Jopathan. i >a
TiD, s. of David, bap. at Hop., 1743.
STEVENS, or STEPHENS, JOSEPH, s. of Cyprian, ca;me
with w. Prudence, from Sud. to Fram., ab. 1714. They had ia
Sud., 1. Phinehas, b. Feb. 20, 1706-7 ; 2. Azubah, b. Oct. 21,
'08 ; 3. Samuel, b. Sep. '11 ; and m Fram., 4. Mindwell^, h.
Feb. 24, 1713-4 ; 6. Isaac, m. Marcy Hubbard, 1743, and Abi
gail Parhng, '48 ; 6. Mary, d. 1739 ; and on Rutland Rec,
7. Dorothy, b. 1721, m. Andrew Lennard ; 8. Joseph, b. 1723,
m. Dmah Rice, '47 ; 9. Luce, b. 1726, m. Isaac Bullard, '63.
Ens. Jos., the £ moved fiom Fram. to Rutland, ab. 1720, where, at its
incorporation, in 1722, he was chosen selectman, assessor, afld town
treasurer. He was afterwards chosen deacon. Aug. 14, 1723, his sons
Joseph and Samuel, with the Rev. Jos. Willard, were kdled by the Indi
ans at R„ and Phinehas and Isaac were taken captives to Canada, (the
f. having escaped in the bushes.) For the redemption of the latter a con
tribution (£15.5.) was taken up in the Fram. ch., Ap. 19, 1724. A ktter
from Mr. Wm. Brintnal, (State Files), dated Aug. 19, 17^5, states. "Ens.
Stevens is arrived with his son from Canada/' Phinehas, one of the cap
tives m Eliz Stevens, 1734, and was f. of Samuel, Willard, Simon, Enas,
Mary Phinehas, anA Katharine. He moved to Charles'n, N. H., and became

396 STEVENS. — STONE.
distinguished in the Cape Breton war, and for his brave defence of that
plantation, Ap. 4, 1747, with a command of about thirty men, against an
attack from 400 French and Indians, under Mons. Debeline. Deac. Jos.
the f. d. at Rutland, 1769.
Thomas,* of Charlestown, iron-monger and blacksmith, had a grant
from Sud., Mar. 2, 1662, he to do the smithwork for the town. In 1664,
he was oflTered land " for his encouragement to keep a free school." He
was also town clerk for.several years. By w. Mary, he had Anne, b. Mar.
20, 1664; Thomas, b. Ap. 14, '65, of Plainfield ; John, b. Ap. 2:5, '67, m.
Abigail Walker, 1714, also of Plainfield ; Jacob, b. Mar. 1, '74, d. in Stow,
1754 ; Cyprian, b. Ap. 19, '70. In 1681, Thomas sold to his brother, John
Greene, his house, land, &c., in Sud., and moved to Pompasiticut, (Stow,)
where he is noticed as proprietor the same year. His son Thomas was
prop, at Stow, 1684. Cyprian, (ib. ab. 28, 1677), m. Mary, dr. of Maj.
Simon Willard, Jan. 22, 1671, aud was f. of Mary, m. Sam. Wright, Esq.,
of Sud. ; Dorothy ; Simon, of Lane, Marlb., and Plainfield ; Elizabdh, m.
Capt Ephraim Wilder ; and Joseph, of Sud., Fram., and Rut Ctprian,
(w. Ruth), was of Lane, 1693. Cyprian and Jacob, were prop, of Rut.,
1686. Ciprian, of Stow, m. Damaris Whitney, 1726, and had in Stow, Eph
raim ; and in Rut, Thomas, b. 1728 ; Anna, 1733. Joseph, of Mendon, m.
SarahTayre, July2, 1671.
STIMSON, or STIMPSON, GEORGE, m. AbigaH Clark, m
Hop., 1751, and had 1. Jeremiah, m. Anne Jones, of Hop., was
a physician at Hop., and Trustee of the Fram. Academy ; 2.
Abigail, b. 1753, unm. ; 3. Experience, m. Abigail Stone, of
Hop., 1776 ; 4. George ; 6. Betsey ; 6. Sarah, m. m Fram.,
Increase Claflin, Ap. 1782 ; 7. Ephraim. George, the f. lived
near the Paper Mill ; was taxed in Fram. 1770, and moved with
his family to N. Y., ab. 1790.
George, (from Ipswich), had at Hop., Alice, bap. 1738 ; JVathanid, '43
Ephraim, '45; Samuel, '47. Charles, of Hop., had bap.,  , 1739
Sarah, 1740. He m. Elizabeth Thomson, 1741, and had bap. Mercy, 1744
Amos, '45 ; Alexander, '47 ; Ephraim, '50 ; Mdatiah, '53. James, m. Sarah
Cutler, in Weston, 1729. Dr. James, (w. Sarah), was of Sud., 1764.
Andrew, and w. Abigail, of Charlestown, 1695. George, of Ipswich, had
Georg'e, b. 1672, d. '78; Mercy, '82; Alice, '84; and at Chebacco, Pru
dence, b. '86.
STONE, or STON, GREGORY, (who, and his b. Simon, were early
emigrants to N, E.), was admitted freeman. May 25, 1636, was dea. of the
church, at Camb., Representative, 1638, and a prop, of Wat- He lived
near Mt Auburn, and d. at Camb., Nov. 30, 1672, se. 82. He in. in Eng
land, wid. Lydia Cooper, who d. June 24, 1674. His chil. were, 1. John,
*The f. of Thomas was Col. Thom- with Capt. Green, ab. 1660. Cypri-
AS, of Devonshire, England, who an was of Chelsea, and after, of Lan-
moved to London, and was f. of caster. Richard came to New Eng-
WiLLiAM, who lived in London, land after bis brothers, and was
Thomas, Richard, and Cyekian, already married ; he was f. of Deac.
and three daughters, of whom Mary Samuel, of Marlb. After his death,
only came to New England, and m. his wid. with her only daughter, re-
Capt. Whipple, of Ipswich. Thomas turned to Eng. [Jos. WiUard, Esq.'s
and Cyprian came to New England Mss.]

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b. ab. 1619; 2. Daniel, (w. Mary), f. of Mary, b. Mar. 22, 1644, (a M. m. in
Concord Isaac Hunt, May 14, 1667) ; Sarah, b. Sep. 22, .45.* jj^J^i ^
Jan. 2, '46-7; David, A. 1646; Elizabdh, b. Jan. 1, '48-9 • Abilcdlb Ao
28, '53; 3. David, f. by w. Eliz.. of (all bap. in Camb)' Si. An 6
1649; and by w. Dorcas, Bf David, m. Sai-ah Hildreth, Dec 31 'l674 -ind
d. Aug^21, 1679, «. 29; DanW- Dorcas, b. Dec. 18, '.52 ; Johni^^Uam-
uel, b. June 19, '56, (w. Hannah); and JVathanid; 4. Elizabeth m 
Potter, and lived in Ipswich; 5. Samuel, was at Dedham, in Mai Wil
lard's troop, 1654, m. Sarah Sternes, of Wat, June 7, 1655, was deac at
Lex., and d. 1715, se. 80, f. of Deac. Samuel,* b. 1656; Isaac ; Sarah h '60
m. Edward Converse, 1684, and 2d,  Hills; John. b. '63, rn. Rachel
Shepard, 1687, and d. 1712, f. of John, Anna, Rachel, and Ruth ; Lydia
h.'65; Mary, b. '67;  ; Anna, b. '73; and Joserh; 6. Sarah, m."-  '-
Meriam, of Concord. Lydia, w. of Gregory, had by her 1st husband,
John, and Lydia Cooper ; the last m. David Fisk.
2. JOHN, s. of Gregory (1), had by w. Anne, 1. Hannah,
b. June 6, 1640, m. John Bent, July 1, 1658, and prob. d. young;
2. Mary, m. Eliphalet Fox ; 3. Daniel^ b. Aug. 31, 1644 ; 4.
Dayid'^", b. Oct. 31, '46 ; 5. Elizabeth, m. Samuel Stow; 6.
Margaret, b. Oct. 22, '63, m. WiUiam Brown, Jan. 11, '76 ; 7.
Tabitha, b. May 29, '66, m. John Rice, Nov. 2, '74 ; 8. Sarah,
b. Sep. 22, '57, m. Jacob Hill ; 9. Nathaniel^^^ b. May 11,
'60 ; 12. John, unm., and particularly provided for in the f.'s
will. John, the f. was an early Prop, of Sud., and shared In the first
three divisions of land there. In 1643, he had a grant of six ac.
" in Natic bounds." About 1645, he sold to John Moore, his
dwelhng house, and houselot (in Sud.), with all other lands and
meadows belonging to the said J. S., or that shaU hereafter be
due. In 1664, he was appointed " to see to fences on his side of
the River." 1665, he was T. Clerk ; 1666, he had confirmed by
the General Court, a purchase from the Indians of land " at the

* Samuel, Jun. was f. of Capt. tha, b. Jan. 9, '15-6; Mary, b. Mar.
Samuel, who m. Abigail Reed of 9, '17-8, m. Abijah Flagg, '47; Su-
Woburn, 1706, and had at Concord, sanna, b. Ap. 24, '20 ; Nathan, b. Ap.
"¦ ¦ 7, b. April 21, 1707, m. Micah 28, '22, and his will proved 1758,

Stone, of Fram., and 2d, Col. Jos. (f. by w. Mary, at Sud. and Rutland,
Perry; Samuel, b. Dec. 8, '08, m. of Mary, Tliankful, Nathan, Jeadu-
Mindwell Stevens, 1732, (and f. at than, Lois, and Rebecca) ; Eunice,
Rutland, of Samuel; Isaac, (d. in b. July 2, 1724; Isabel, b. Sep. 9,
the French war) ; Mindwell ; Ste- '27 ; and Isaac, b. Ap. 5, '30. Capt.
Tens; Stevens, and Elijah); Jonas, Samuel lived at Concord, Sud., and
b.Dec. 3, 1710, (and lived at Rut- Rutland, and d.in Lexington, April
land and Lexington) ; and at Sud., 5, 1769, se. 84. His w. d. Jan. 16,
Etizabeth, b. Dec. 21, '13, m. Jobn 1767, ae. 80. (Lex. Rec.) He had
Stone, of Fram. and Rutland ; Tabi- prob. a son Joseph.
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398 STONE.
falls of Sudbury River," which, the same year, he had "just broken
up and fenced in." He had other lands granted, which were laid
out, 1658. 1659, the road " from Sud. to John Stone's house,"
prob. at the Falls, is referred to in a description of the bounds of
Natick* Plantation.* He was also Elder of the ch. hi Sud., and
waa known as Deacon, and often as Elder John Stone. In 1665,
he was freeman at Cambridge, and he represented that town iu
1682 and 3. In 1679, he was one of a com. to settle the disput
ed location of the meeting house in Sherb., and the same year
was with Capt Tho. Prentice and "Wm. Bond, commissioned by the
Co. Court, (Rec. ui. 306), " for to order and settle the rebuild
ing of Lancaster." He d. at Camb. May 6, 1683, and his estate
was settled June 9. (Mid. Deeds, B. 16, p. 190.) His will was
dated Ap. 16, 1683, (he then se. ab. 64), and recorded June 1st.
John's w. was prob. related to Elder Edward How, of Wat.
3. ^DANIEL, s. of John (2), m. Mary "Ward, Nov. 2, 1667 ;
and had, 1. Daniel*, b. Nov. 22, 1668 ; 2. Anne, b. Jan. 15,
1670 ; 3. Tabitha, b. May 4, '72, m. David Haynes ; 4. Sarah,
b. Feb. 14, '75, m. James Rice ; 5. Mary, b. Aug. 10, '77, m.
Jonas Rice, Feb. 10, 1701-2 ; 6. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 9, '78, m.
Joseph Livermore ; 7. Abigail, b. Feb. 13, '80, m. Dr. John
Sherman of Springfield ; 8. John". Daniel, the f. was Deacon
of'the ch. m Sud., and Selectmstn m Fram., 1700, 2 years. His
w. Mary d. June 10, 3703, and he m. 2d, Abigail "Wheeler, Feb.
8, 1703-4, who d. Oct. 28, 1711, and he m. 3d, Ruth Haynes,
of Sud., Nov. 18, 1712. Dea. Daniel d. 1719, se. 76. Admmis
tration was granted Ap. 11, 1719, to his son John. His funeral
charges were £60. His wid. hved with his g. son, Deac. Daniel
Stone. 4. ^DANIEL, Jun., m. Patience Brown, dr. of Maj. Thomas
of Sud. ; and had 1. Priscilla, m. James Fox, of Dorchester ;
2. Beulah, b. Aug. 23, 1695, m. Josiah Brown, Jan. 14, 1719 ;
3. Keziah, b. July 29, '97, m. Eliab Moore, Mar. 5, 1728 ; 4.
* W.F. stone, Esq., of Cambridge, the mill village, the house recently
who has made diligent research into sold by Mr. Abner Stone to the prop.
the history of his family, obligingly of the Railroad. Two or three rods
writes, that Elder John first built at S. from that spot, he built what was
Otter J^eck, a half mile down the riv- called in ancient deeds, " the old
er, a "fordway "' being near it. He house," whose cellar hole is still re-
probably built again on the hill by membered. He is supposed also to
the Lannum road, near Mr. Fisk's, on have built at the Ox-bow, and, soon
the spot from which was removed, to after, another house nearer the mills.

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399

MIOAH^b. Mar 1699 ; 6. Lois, b. Nov. 21, 1701, m. Moses
. Maynard, of Sud., Mar. 18, 1723-4. Daniel, Jun., was Select
man and T. Treasurer, 1702, and d. Dec. 22, 1702, se 34 Ad
ministration was granted to his wid. Patience, who m'. 2d Nathan
iel Rice, and d. Nov. 13, 1722, se. 62. '
. 5. iMICAH, s. of Dan. (4),m. Abigail, dr. of Sam. Stone of
Jiexmgton, Ap. 2, 1724 ; and had, 1. Josiah«, b. Dec. 23 '24 •
2. DANIEL^ b. Ap. 11, '27 ; 3. Micah", b. May, 1729 ; 4. John,
b. Mar. 1731, unm., d. in the army, Dec. 6, 1755 ; 5. Moses"'
b. June 26, 1734 ; 6. Eliab, b. May 6, 1737, H. Coll. 1768,'
taught school in Sud., adm. to Fram. ch. Nov. '59, and dismissed
to Reading ch. Ap. 12, '61, was ord. at Reading, May 20, '61,
m. Sarah Hubard, of Concord, and d. Aug. 31, 1822.* He was
f. of the Rev. Micah Stone, D.D., H. Coll., 1790, Tutor 1794, and
mmister at Brookfield. Micah the f. lived for some time on " the
Island," at Sud. He was Selectman in Fram. 6 years from 1732
to his death, and Representative 1734 and 1735. He d. of small
pox, Oct. 13, 1738, se. 39, and his wid. Abigail m. 2d, Col. Joseph
Perry, Jan. 22, 1762, and d. Oct. 4, 1796, as. 90.
6. yOSIAH, s. of Micah (5), m. Anne Haven, Feb. 26,
1746-7, was adm. to the ch. Oct. 25, 1761, and had, 1. Beulah,
b. Nov. 22, '47, d. May 7, 1752 ; 2. Abigail, b. Nov. 11, '49,
q,dm. to the ch. June, 1710, m. Moses Adams, and was m. of the
Rev. Moses, of Acton; 3. Lucy, b. Ap. 11, '52, d. Ap. 52 ; 4. Lu-
iHER^ b. Ap. 11, 1753 ; 6. Josiah^, b. Feb. 22, '62 ; 6. Micah,
(and 7. Anne, a twm who d. young), b. May 30, 1766, m. Mary
Coggswell, and moved from F. The Hon. Josiah was a Selectman,
1756, 18 years ; T. Treasurer, 1769, 8 years ; T. Clerk, 1709, 7
years ; was Representative, '71, 3 years, and a Delegate to the Pro
vincial Congress 1776 and 1776, and afterward a State Senator
and Counsellor. He was active and prominent in the transactions
of the Town, and was held in general esteem. He held also sev
eral military commissions, and was a Justice of the Peace, and
in 1782, a special Judge of the C. C. Pleas. He was suddenly
* Dr. Flint, in his bi-centennial tion and taste, that distinguished the
addressatReading, 1844, says, (p. 39), chai acter and family of my spirit-
" And let me here acknowledge, that ual father, the honored and excellent
1 owe the first awakening desire to pastor of my native parish, the late
obtain an education, to the influence Rev. Eliab Stone."
emanating from the higher cultiva-

400 STONE.
killed in his saw-mill, at Sud. falls, by falling from the car
riage of the mill whUe placmg a log, Ap. 12, 1786, se. 60. (G.
Stone.) His w. Anne d. May 20, 1819, se. 94.
7, ^LUTHER, s. of Josiah (6), m. Mary Trowbridge, with w.
adm. to the ch. Dec. 1789, and had, 1. Margaret, b. July 29,
1779, m. Gilbert Taylor, of Southb., and 2d, Heman Parker; -2.
Nancy, b. May 29, 81, m. Maj. Josiah Fhnt of Shrewsb. ; 3.
Theodore, b. July 20, '83, Hves m Douglass ; 4. Harriet, b.
July 29, '90 ; 6. Patty, m. James Farwell ; 6. Mary, m. Maj.
Josiah Flmt, (his 2d w.) ; 7. Eunice ; 8. Sophia, went to N. Y.;
9. Harriot, m. Capt. Alpheus Kimball, of Fitchburg ; 10. Lu
ther, m. Diadema Hunt, of Douglass. Luther, the f. lived where
is now the Factory yard, and moved to Northborough, &c., ab.
1795. He d. hi Fitchburg, 1837, se. 84. His w. d. the same
year. 8. iJOSIAH, s. of Josiah, (6), m. Elizab. Fiske, of "Waltham.
Their chh. were 1. "William Fiske, b. Ap. 10, 1784, m. Harriet
Brigham, of Westboro', was educated as a Physician, and has
been Register of Deeds in Mid. Co. He hves in Camb.; 2. Lu
ther, b. May 6, '86, m. Mary Eaton, and hves in Fram.; 3.
Nancy ; 4. Abijah, m. Martha Buckminster, and hves at "West
boro' ; 5. Aseneth, d. unm., May 30, 1842, se. 62 ; 6. Mary,
m. Jabez G. Fisher, of Westb. ; 7. Micah, a merchant in Fram.,
and at his decease. President of the Fram. Bank. He d. Oct. 26,
1838, se. 40, greatly esteemed, and left large legacies to the first
Parish andthe Fram. Academy ; 8. Eliza F., m. Jos. Lothrop,
and d. on her return from Europe, in the Straits of Gibraltar, Oct.
28, 1844 ; 9. Josiah, m. Sophia Brigham, of Wayland. Josiah
m. 2d, Nancy Stone, and had 10. Sewall ; 11. Sumner. Maj.
Josiah owned the miUs at Sud. falls, was Selectman 1801, 3 years,
and d. inFram., Sep. 3, 1836, se. 74.
9. ^DANIEL, s. of Micah (^5), m. Persis Haynes of Sud.; and
had, 1. Persis, b. July 17, 1750, d. Mar. 1, 1762 ; 2. Nahum,
b. Nov. 25, '52, m. Hannah Haven, and d. at Grafton, ab. 1806 ;
3. John, b. Feb. 17, '57, m. Ann Hunt of Sud. June 25, '78 ;
4. Daniel", b. Sep. 5, 1760 ; 5. Persis, b. Aug. 15, '62, m.
Buckley Adams, Feb. 1785. Capt. Daniel, the f. was Selectman
1767, 2 years, and d. m Fram., Ap. 3, 1813, se. 86 ; his w. Per
sis d. May 7, 1804, se. 76.

stone. 401
10. ^DANIEL, s. of Daniel (9), m. Sally Buckminster, of
Fram., July, 1788, and had 1. Dextee, b. Ap. 12, 1791, m. —
and 2d, Ellen Kittredge, was a merchant in Phila., and d. on a
visit at Fram., 1846 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. May 23, 1794, m. "Wil
ham H. Knight, and Uves in Fram.; 3. Persis; 4. Mary, m
Henry H. Fuller, Counsellor at Law, in Boston ; 6. Elmira, m
Rev. Bezaleel Frost, of Concord. Daniel, the f., was Selectman
1797, 6 years, lived N. from the falls, and d. Nov. 9,1834, s&. 74
His wid. Sally d. Ap. 19, 1845, se. 76.
11. ^MICAH, s. of Micah (5), m. Rachel Haynes, of Sud.
Oct. 11, 1748, and had 1. Abel, b. Jan. 1749, d. young; 2
Micah, b. Aug. 28, '53, d. Jan. 9, 1768 ; 3. Rachel, b. May 7
'71, d. Feb. 28, 1772; 4. Rachel, b. Aug. 8, '74, was burned
to death, Sep. 22, 1775 ; 5; Abel^^. Rachel, the m., d. June 18
1794, se. 64, and Micah m. 2d, wid. (Sarah) Bachelder, of Graf
ton, who was buried Sep. 26, 1820. Col. Micah was Selectman
1784, 2 years. Bs was commis'd as Lt. CoL, Feb. 4 (or 14) 1776.
He was highly respected in the Town, and left in his will a large
fund for the support of the poor, having previously made the do
nation of a bell for the first Parish. (See Hist.) He d. Sep.
1813, £6. 84.
12. ^ABEL, s. of Micah (11), m. Margaret Trowbridge, and
with w. cov'd, Nov. 8, 1772. Their chil. were 1. Martin, bap.
Nov. 15, '72, d. young ; 2. Margaret, bap. July 28, '74, died
young; 3. Patty, bap. Mar. 9, '77, m. Joseph Goodnow, of E.
Sud., Nov. 30, '97 : 4. Micah, bap. Mar. '82, m. Olive Gleason,
Oct. 7, 1804, hved in "Warren and Fram.; 6. Polly, bap. Feb.
'84, m. John Newton, Ap. 10, 1803, and 2d, Luther Eaton; 6.
Anne, bap. Oct. '86, m. Maj. Josiah Stone, lives a wid. in MiU-
bury ; 7. John Trowbridge, bap. Dec. '87, m. Lucy Richardson,
hves in Fram.; 8. Abigail, m. Sam. Murdoch, and d. in Roches
ter, 1841. Abel, the f., moved to Canada. His w. Margaret m.
2d, John Jones, ofFram., May 9, 1803.
13. iMOSES, s. of Micah (5), m. Hannah Moore, of Sud.,
Nov. 14, 1754, and had in Fram., 1. Jacob, b. May 13, 1755, d.
prob. unm. ; 2. Josiah, b. May 1, '58, m. Abigail Cheney, '81 ;
and m Sud., 3. Moses, b. Mar. 7, '67, m. Ruth Morse, 1789 ; 4.
Hannah, b. Dec. 27, '70, m. David Lincoln, 1804; 5. Eliab, b.
34*

402 stone.
Dec. 28, '74, m. Hannah Osborn, 1804. Moses Uved m Fram.,
and at Sud., on or near " the Island," and d. m Fram.
14. iJOHN, s. of Deac. Daniel (3), m. Anne Tileston (from
Dorchester, dr. of Timo.), Jan. 31, 1706-7. Their chil. were 1.
Daniel", b. Oct. 21, 1707 ; 2. John, b. Mar. 31, '09, d. Feb.
5, 1730 (^Family Rec.) ; 3. James", b. July 5, 1711 ; 4. Uriah,
b. May 16, 1713, and had at Oxford byw. Mary, Mary,h. 1740 ;
Uriah, '44 ; Elizabeth, '46 ; John, '50 ; Katey, '62 ; Samuel,
'54 ; Sarah, '57 ; Abijah, '59 ; Isaac, '63, and Anne, '66 ; 6.
Ann, b. Jan. 21, d. Feb. 13, 1715-6 ; 6. Abner", bap. Aug. 18,
1717 ; 7. Abijah, b. June 17, '19, m. Ann Jones, of Hop., Oct.
20, 1739, and d. Nov. 5, 1768, f. at Hop. of Anna, bap. 1741,
m. Tho. Saltmarsh, '69 ; Abijah, 1749, m. Experience Stimson,
of Fram., '76 ; Elizabeth, 1752 ; Mary, 1755, m. Samuel Clark,
'72 ; John, 1768 (m. Lydia Jones, 1783, and f. of John, bap.
1784 ; Ehzabeth, '86 ; Anne, '87 ; Abijah, '89 ; and Lydia.)
John the f., " d. at my house, Nov. 26, 1719," (Swift's Journal;
whose w. was sister to John's wife). The wid. Anne d. Mar. 26,
1733 ; her son Daniel administered on land at " the Gore." John
in 1716, held as a slave, one Jone Jackson, whose husband John,
was of N. London.
16. ^DANIEL, s. of John (14), m. Mary Frost, Mar. 12,
1733-4 ; and had 1. Anne, b. May 12, 1735, m. John Haven,
Mar. 28, 1759 ; 2. Elijah", b. Sep. 28, '36; 3. Daniel, b. Oct.
13, '38, d. Feb. 25, 1764 ; 4. Mary, b. Aug. 4, '41, m. James
Page, Nov. 24, 1764, lived m Hardwick, and d. Jan. 6, 1770 ;
5. Phinehas, b. Nov. 2, '43, d. Sep. 3, '51 ; 6. John, d. Sep.
19, '51, se. 8 ; 7. Jane, d. Sep. 22, '51, se. 2 ; 8. Abner", b.
Feb. 2, '61 ; -9. Beulah, b. Dec. 1, '52, d. unm. Feb. 22, 1824,
se. 72, (G. Stone) ; 10. Eunice, b. Ap. 14, '65, m. Nathan
Stone, Dec. 14, 1773, and 2d, Moses Fisk, of Nat. Mary, w. of
Dan., d. May 26, 1760, se. 46, (G. Stone), and he m. 2d, Nov.
27, 1761, Mrs. Martha, wid. of Rev. David Goddard, of Leices
ter. He was Selectman, 1740, and elected Deac. of the ch.,
Jan. 29, 1763. He lived near Mr. Abner Stone's, and his
house was destroyed by fire. He d. May 15, 1783, se. 75. (G.
Stone.) 16. ^ELIJAH, s. of Daniel (16), m. Elizabeth Lyndes, of
Leicester, and was adm. to the ch., Aug. 3, 1766. Then: chil.

stone. 403
were 1. Elizabeth, bap. Ang. 3, 1766, m. Jos. Banister ; 2.
Elijah, bap. Mar. 31, '71, m. — Rawson ; 3. Lynds, b. Jan.
1, 1770, d. Ap. 22, '90 ; 4. Daniel, b. Nov. 18, '73, H. CoU.,
1791, m. Hitty Bixby, Nov. 30, 1802, 2d, Sophia Coohdge, 3d,
¦  Hawes, and d. at Sharon, where he was in practice as a
Physician, 1842, f. of Prof. Daniel, of the Univ. of Penn., who
d. 1846; 6. Forten, (Fortunatus), b. Sep. 27, '75, m. Sally
Cutler, of Sud., and d. in N. Y., 1840 ; 6. Polly, b. Ap. 18,
'77, d. Sep. 16, '78 ; 7. Olive, b. July 22, '79, m. Josiah Par
ker, and d. July 4, 1826 ; 8. Joanna, b. Nov. 29, '80, m. Silas
Eaton ; 9. Jonathan, b. May 30, '83, m.  Upham, of Can
ton, and a 2d w., and Uves in Ilhnois; 10. Polly, b. Ap. 18, '85.
Dr. Elij., the f. was a Physician in Fram., lived S. of the vrid.
Eaton's, and d. Aug. 10, 1804, se. 68. (G. S.) His w. Ehz. d.
July 24, 1830, se. 89. (G. S.)
17. ^ABNER, s. of Dan. (16), m. Persis Moore, (b. in Bos
ton), Mar. 6, 1776, and had 1. Phinehas, m. Mary Jarvis, of
Camb., and d. ab. 1802 ; 2. Abner, m. SaUy RusseU, of "Weston,
and hves in F. ; 3. Martin, m. Sarah Coohdge, of "Wat. ; 4.
Betsey, bap. Feb. 1785, m. Nathan Stone, lives in Fram. ; 6.
Jesse, bap. May, '97, d. unm., se. 7 1-2. Abner, the f., was a
miller, hved at Mr. Abner's, was Selectman, 1789, 3 years, and
d. Oct. 1, 1829. His w. Persis d. June 17, 1837, se. 79.
18. iJAMES, s. of John (14), m. Ruth How,Feb. 14,1738-9 ;
and had 1. Jotham, b. Jan. 29, 1741, d. young; 2. Ruth, b.
Nov. 17, '46, d. young ; 3. Abner ; 4. Eunice, both bap. Jan. 3,
'49, and d. young ; 5. Beulah, bap. May 21, '50, d. young ; 6.
Lucy, bap. Sep. 9, '53, m. Joseph Tower, and d. Dec. 9, 1836.
James d. hi Fram., Jan. 17, 1754. "Wid. Ruth was adm. to the
ch., Sep. 4, 1757.
19. lABNER, s. of John (14), m. Eunice Frost, March 10,
1740, and d. m Fram., Sep. 10, 1746. His w. d. Mar. 23,
1746. 20. ^DAVID, s. of John (2), had by w. Susanna, 1. Susanna,
b. Jan. 29, 1677 ; 2. Mary, b. Feb. 19, '82, m. Ephraim Curtis,
May 10, 1706 ; 3. Samuel^S b. May 23, '-85 ; 4. Thomas^^ b.
Mar. 11, 1687-8. David the f., lived on what is called the Thomas
Stone place. He bought 1683, 200 ac. of Gookin and How, on
Sud. River, and Deer Swamp, was Selectman 1713, and d. 1737 ;
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404 stone.
21. ''SAMUEL, s. of David (20), had by w. Bathshebah, 1.
Priscilla, b. May 15, 1708, d. Aug. 29 ; 2. Zedekiah^^ b.
Mar. 4, 1709-0 ; 3. Abigail, b. Ap. 3, 1712, m. John Liver
more, June 23, '31, and 2d, Sam. Gleason ; 4. David, b. Jan.
30, 1716-7, m. Sarah Rice, Mar. 26, 1745, andf. at Rutland, of
Sarah, b. May 27, '46, d. unm., se. 22; and at Petersham, Ze
ruiah, b. Nov. 24, '48, d. unm., se. 64 ; David, Feb. 1, '51, m.
Nancy Felton ; Susanna, Ap. 10, '63, went to N. Y. ; Hannah,
Mar. 24, '55, unm., bedridden 40 years, d. 1814 ; Josiah, Mar.
12, '57, d. unm. ; Anna, June 19, '59, unm. ; Martha, Oct. 7,
'61, d. young ; Buckminster, Jan. 18, '63, d. se. 6 ; Ashbel, May
12, 17 — , d. se. 4 ; Buckminster, Aug. 26, 17 — , m. Lucinda
Keith, and d. of canker-rash, Dec. 23, '95, se. 26. David, the f.
exchanged farms with his br. Samuel, and with w. was recom
mended to ch. in Nitchewaug, Jan. 23, 1748. He d. at Pet.,
Oct. 12, 1807, iE. 90. His w. Sarah d. Oct., 1815, se. 90 ;
6. Ephraim-^ b. May 21, '19 ; 6. Joseph^, b. June 16, '21 ;
7. Bathshebah, Aug. 16, '23, m. Ezekiel How, of Sud. 1744 ;
8. Susanna, b. July 12, 1726 ; 9. Samuel^*, m. Rebecca Clark,
June 14, 1737. Sam., the f., lived on the Bennet place. He
became blind, and d. ab. 1750. His w. sur^dved him.
22. ^ZEDEKIAH, s. of Sam. (21), had by w. Martha, Na
than, b. Dec. 12, 1734. Zedekiah was 1745, among the early
settlers of Nichewaug, and on a Parish committee there, that year
and in 1754.
23. ^EPHRAIM, s. of Sam. (21), m. in Sud., Joanna Eames,
of Fram., July 24, 1745 ; and had Joseph, bap. May 18, 1746.
The f. is said to have Uved after in Middleton, Con.
24. ^JOSEPH, s. of Sam. (21), m. Dorcas Hobbs, of Weston,
in Sud., May 4, 1747 ; and had in F., 1. Ephraim, b. July 3,
1747 ; 2. Josiah, b. Feb. 6, '50 ; 3. Susannah, b. Mar. 26, '65,
m. — Carter ; 4. Samuel, b. Nov. 24, '56 ; 5. Dorcas, b. May
8, '59, m. Samuel Dadmun, Oct. '87, and Uved in Princeton and
Templeton ; 6. Joseph, b. Dec. 13, '60 ; 7. Nathan, b. at Sud.
July 8, '64 ; 8. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 9, '67, d. young. Joseph,
the f. was Selectman, 1755, and adm. to the ch., Ap. 3, 1757.
He lived some time at the Eastward, and d. in Fram., on the Ben
net Farm., ab. 1770.
26. ^SAMUEL, s. of Sam. (21), m. Rebecca Clark in Fram.,

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June 14, 1737, and was with w. adm. from Nitchewaug, July 5,
'47. Their chil. were 1. Jason^«, b. Dec. 28, 1737; 2. Bath
shebah, b. Sep. 30, '39, m. Ebenezer Hemenway ; 3. Susanna,
b. May 10, '41, m. Jona. Ward, Esq., of Southb., and d. 1790 ;
4. Lucy, b. Jan. 1, 1742, m. Mark Moore, Feb. 9, '74, and lived
m Warwick ; 6. Sarah, b. Mar. 4, '45, adm. to the ch. 1771, m.
Moses Fisk, and d. ab. 1799 ; 6. Mary, b. May 2, '47, m. Peter
Bent, of E. Sud., and d. at Northboro' ; 7. Rebecka, b. Ap. 9,
'49, adm. to the ch. 1771, m. Eben. Eaton, May 21, '78 ; 8.
Samuel, b. Nov. 13, '50, m. Anne Stacy, and d. at FitzwUliam ;
9. Anne, b. Oct. 1, '62, m. Joshua Trowbridge, and d. 1836;
10. Winsor", b. May 30, '54. Lt. Samuel, the f. d. m Fram.,
ab. 1787, and his wid. survived several years.
26. 2JAS0N, s. of Sam. (25), m. Deborah Goodnow, of Nat.
and with w. cov'd Aug. 17, 1776. Their chU. were 1. Deborah,
b. Nov. 18, 1765, m. near Canada ; 2. Thaddeus, b. Feb. 2, '^68,
d. young, scalded ; 3. Rebeckah, b. Oct. 14, ',69, m. Isaac Abbot,
of Holden, Feb. 19, 1801. Jason, the f., moved to FitzwUUam,
ab. 1770.
27. ^WINSOR, s. of Sam. (26), m. Betsey Mellen, of Hop.,
1778, and with w. cov'd, May 28, '80. They had 1. Luther,
and 2. Winsor, twms, bap. Oct. 1, '78; 3. Nancy, bap. May
27, '80 ; 4. Henry, bap. Sep. '82 ; 6. Samuel, bfip. Sep. '84 ;
6. Betsey, bap. May '86 ; 7. Sally, bap Aug., '88 ; 8. Henry,
bap. Feb. '91 ; 9. Gardner, bap. Oct. '93. The f. moved to
Tyringham, ab. 1799.
28. ^THOMAS, s. of David (20), m. Mary Curtis, of Sud.,
Dec. 14, 1710, and had 1. Mary, b. Feb. 25, 1711-2, m. Isaac
Clark, Ap. 21, '40 ; 2. Thomas^', b. Ap. 29, '14, d. young ; 3.
Abigail, b. Mar. 19, '16, d. young ; 4. Beulah, b. Sep. 22, '18,
d. young ; 5. Sabilla, b. June 26, '21, d. young. The f. m.
2d, Elizabeth Andrews, of Camb., June 18, 1730; and had 6.
Thomas^^ b. Jan. 28, '31-2 ; 7. John, b. Jan. 18, '33-4, d.
young ; 8. Abner", b. Ap. 8, '36. Tho., the f., was Selectman,
1726, 5 years, Uved on the Bennet Farm. His death (m Fram.)
is not on record.
29. ^THOMAS, s. of Tho. (28), m. Alice Coller, and had, 1.
THOMAS^^b. Jan. 25, 1760; 2. Betty, b. Mar. 18, '62, m. Joshua
KendaU, 2d, Henry Eames, and lives in Fram., havmg been

406 stone.
many years. infirm, and crippled. To her mteUigent memory the
author is greatly indebted. Thomas, the f. lived in the old house
of Mr. Eben Stone, was Selectman, 1782, and d. Nov. 13, 1812,
se. 83. His w. Alice d. Feb. 1782, se 55.
30. ^THOMAS, s. of Tho. (29), m. Hannah Hemmenway
Dec. 1790 ; and had, 1. Hannah, b. Sep. 9, '93, m. Nathan Un
derwood, Ap. 29, 1819, lives in Athol ; 2. Thomas, b. Aug. 26
'96, m. Nancy M. Hawes of Westboro', and d. in Prov. 1836 ; 3
Ebenezer, b. July 4, 1797, m. Jane Walker, Selectman inFram,
1837, 3 years ; 4. John, b. Ap. 17, '99, m. Mary Dodge, of Bos
ton, and lives in B. ; 6. David, b. Sep. 16, 1803, m. Anne M
Mann of Dedham, and d. 1839 ; 6. Gilman, b. Aug. 20, 1805
m. Emily Amesbury of Prov., lives in P. Tho., the f. occupied
his father's farm, and d. July 1, 1826. His wid. Hannah d. a
few months since.
31. ^ABNER, s. of Tho. (28), m. Lucy Mellen of Hop., 1763,
and with w. cov'd May 26, '65. They had 1. Molly, b. Jan.
31, 1764, d. young ; 2. John, b. June 6, '66, d. young ; 3.
Beulah, b. Feb. 22, '67, m. Charles Bowker, and d. in FitzwU
Uam ; 4. David, b. Feb. 8, '69, m. Ruth MeUen, 1792, and 2d,
Ruby Hatch ; 5. Lucy, b. Ap. 17, '71, m. David Pelton, of Lyme,
N. H. ; 6. Sally, bap. Aug. 1, '73, d. unm. ; 7. Nabby, bap.
Sep. 17, '76, m. Nahum Pierce, of Lyme, N. H. ; 8. Betty, bap.
Nov. 2, '77, m. Tho. Durkee, of Alden, N. Y. ; 9. Abner, d.
1812 ; 10. Mary, m. Ezekiel Rand, of Greensboro', "V"t. Abner,
the f. and w. were recommended to the ch. in Fitzwilham, Ap.
1781, and he d. there Dec. 8, 1826. He Uved on the Bennet
farm in Fram., which he sold to Mr. B.
32. ^NATHANIEL, s. of John (2),m. Sarah Wayt, (of Mai
den), Ap. 25, 1684 ; and had, 1. Nathaniel^, b. Oct. 15, '86 ;
2. Ebenezer3% b. Ap. 16, '88 ; 3. Jonathan^*, b. Mar. 24, '90 ;
4. Isaac ; 5. John^*, b. Ap. 13, 1702 ; 6. Mary, b. Dec. 19,
1705, m.  Coggin ; 7. Sarah, b. Oct. 12, '08, m.  ¦
Carter; 8. Hezekiah^', b. Mar. 5, 1710-1. Nath., the f. was
Selectman, 1706, 4 years. He was adm. to the ch., May 16,
1725. His will is dated June 23, 1732, and was entered Nov. 2.
33. ^NATHANIEL, s. of Nath. (32), m. Mary Cutler of Sud.
Aug. 10, 1711, and had 1. James^*, b. July 2, 1712 ; 2. Joseph,
b. Jan. 1, 1716-7. [A Jos. (w. Sarah) had at Bolton, Betty,

stone. 40-7
b. 1744.] The f. d. June 9, 1729, se. 43, (G. S.), and his w.
was adm. to the ch. Oct. 16, 1720.
34. 'JAMES, s. of Nath. (33), was adm. to the ch. May 7,
1727, and m. Sarah Jones, Dec. 25, 1733. He had Nathaniel
b. Nov. 17, 1734.
35. 'EBENEZER, s. of Nath. (32), m.in Concord, Prudence
Pratt, May 10, 1721, cov'd with w., Dec. 24, '21, and was with
w. adm. to the ch., Sep. 16, '23. Their chU. were 1. Ebenezer,
b. Feb. 6, 1721-2, m. in Sherb., Mary Estabrook, Ap. 11, 1752 ;
2. Joseph, b. Nov. 8, 1723, d. Dec. 20, '30 ; 3. Phinehas, b.
Mar. 7, 1725-6, d. Jan. 7, '30-1 ; 4. Silas, b. Ap. 29, 1728
m. in Sherb., Elizabeth Russell, Jan. 25, 1750, and was f. in
Natick, of Silas, b. July 14, '50 ; Amos, Nov. 20, '51, Eliza-
beth, Oct. 21, '63; Nathan, Mar. 28, '54; Silas, Ap, 6, '66;
Jeduthan, Feb. 26, '67, d. 1769; Ebenezer, Jan. 26, '59 ;
John, June 30, 61 ; Judith, Ap. 9, '63. The f. prob. was the
SUas at Dublin, 1763 ; 5. Prudence, b. July 11, '80 — (she or
the foUowing m. John Badger, of Nat.) ; 6. Sarah, b. Sep. 28,
'32 ; 7. Hannah, b. Nov. 18, '33, m. Joseph HUl of Sherb.,
Mar. 9, '62. Eben'r, the f. is said to have Uved between Hollis
Hastings' and the Turnpike, and d. early in 1743. His wid.
Pradence, m. 2d, Daniel Bigelow, of F., July 17, '46, who d. 1762,
and she m. 3d, Ezekiel Rice, May 10, 1753. Eben. received
from his f. by wUl, Wait's Meadow, S. of Sud. Riv., near ,the
2d M. House.
36. ^JONATHAN, s. of Nath. (32), m. Abiel Bigelow, Oct.
11, 1716. Her chil., aUbap. Feb. 9, 1724, were, 1. Jonathan.
[He was perhaps the J. and w. Ruth at Worcester, f. of Daniel, h.
1752 ; and Mary, '62]; 2. Reuben ; by w. Mary, he had at Rut
land, Mary, b. 1746, m. Ezra Perry, '66 ; Reuben, '47, m. Grace
Munro, 1768 ; Jesse, '49, m. Azubah Sibley, '74 ; Sardius, '51 ;
and at Petersham, Jonathan, '53, d. young; and Rachel, m.
Aaron Hager. Reuben, the f. d. in Petersham; 3. Simeon, m.
m Southb. Hannah KendaU, Jan. 1746, and had in Marlb., Hanr
nah, b. Jan. 16, '46-6, m. Joseph WUson, '70 ; and in Rutland,
Daniel, b. 1748, d. 1764 ; David, '49 ; Jonas, '52 ; Lucy, '54 ;
Daniel, '67 ; Susanna, '60. Simeon, the f. d. at Rutl. May 12,
1786, ffi. 63 ; his w. Hannah d. 1801, se. 80 ; 4. Levi. Jona
than, the f. d. young; his "wid. Abiel," was adm. to the ch.

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Nov. 17, 1723, and m. Samuel Walker, of Nat., June 16, 1743.
J.'s heirs received from his f. by wiU, a tract of land bounded on
Sud. Riv., Square meadow Brook, and land formerly of Sam.
Winch and Tho. Frost.
37. ISAAC,* m. Elizabeth Brown of Sud., m Wat. July 24,
1722, and with w. cov'd Oct. 14, 1722, and w. adm. Aug. 1,
'26. They had, 1. Eunice, b. Nov. 21, 1722 ; 2. Jonas, b. Aug.
12, '25. [Lt. Isaac, d. at Shrewsbury, Ap. 22, 1776, se. 78 y,
8 m. Mrs. Elizabeth d. at the advanced age of 96.]
38. 'JOHN, s. of Nath. (32), m. Elizabeth Stone, (dr. of Sam. aud Abi
gail, of Sud. and Rut.), Jan. 13, 1731, moved to Rutland, and had 1. John,
b. Dec. 18, '32, and d. at Rutland, 1819, by his w. Lucy, (who d. 1824, ae.
89), f. of Hezekiah, b. 1756, d. '61 ; Elizabeth, '58 ; Lucy, '60 ; John, '63 ; Heze-
kiah,'69; Susanna, '74; 2. Elizabeth, b, June 16,1733; 3. Abigail, b.
Oct. 5, '34, d. '55; 4 Sarah, b. Dec. 14, '36; 5. Eunice, b. Mar. 21, '39,
m.  Bellours; 6. Beulah, b. 1741 ; 7. Elizabeth, b. 1743 ; 8. Dorcas,
b. 1745, d. 1747; 9. Hepsebah, b. 1747; 10. Israel, b. 1749. John, the
f. built on the hill at Rut., where is now the Hotel. He was deac. of the
church, and Justice of the Peace, and a prominent man in the town. He
d. Oct. 11, 1776, se. 73. His first w. d. 1751, is. 37.
39. 'HEZEKIAH, s. of Nath. (32), m. Ruth How, of Sud.,
andhadl. Eliphalet, b. Dec. 5, 1735, m. Lydia Goddard,was Dea.
at Marlb., N. H., andf. of Calvin; Beulah, b. 1762, m. Jona.
Frost, and d. 1808 ; John b. 1764, (hves at DubUn (1846) f. by
w. Elizabeth, of John, Polly, Betsey, Nabby and Andrew) ; Cyn
thia, m. John Farrar ; Ruth, m.  Raymond ; Shubael, m.
Polly Rogers, (f. of Jesse, Cyrus, Parley, Lydia, Jeremiah, &c.) ;
Nabby, b. Sep. 18, '72, m. Phinehas Farrar ; Luther, h. Nov. 17,
'74, unm. ; Patty, b. Jan. 13, '79, d. young, drowned ; Asa, b.
Dec. 1, '80, d. young ; 2. Jesse*", b. Sep. 28, 1737 ; 3. Heph
zibah, b. July 8, '41, m. Jeremiah Belknap; 4. Ruth, b. Feb.
10, '43, m. John Eames ; 5. Sarah, b. Feb. 24, '46, m. 
Davis, of Oxford ; 6. Lois, b. Aug. 3, '49, m. (Uriah) Stone, of
Oxford ; 7. Israel, b. Jan. 2, '52, d. in Ward — (prob. the I. and
w. Tryphena at Oxford, f. of Calvin, b. 1777) ; 8. Hezekiah, b.
May 27, 1755. Capt. Hezek., the f., received from his f. the
homestead, " Bridgefield," and his interest in " Baiting Brook
meadow ;" lived near Maj. J. Stone's, where was lately a cellar
* The parentage of Isaac is uncer- ant of Gregory, through his o. Sam-
tain. He may have been son of Jo- uel.
¦eph, of Lexington, and <i descend-

stone. 409
hole. He was Selectman, 1769, 2 years, moved to Oxford, and
d. July 18, 1771, se. 60. His wid. m. Deac. Bancroft, of Ward.
40. 'JESSE, s. of Hezek. (39), m. Elizabeth Livermore, and
was with w. adm. to the ch., Oct. 5, 1760. They had 1. William,
b. (in Fram.), May 3, '60 ; 2. John, Uved in Worthington ; and
on Oxford Rec, Jesse, b. '66, lived E. ; Elizabeth, '68 ; Isaac,
'69, Uved m Ward; Elizabeth, '72; Jeremy, '76. Jesse, the
f., was recommended by the ch., Ap. 1775.
41. SIMON, br. of Gregory (1), m. 50, came over in the Increase,
1634, with w. Joan, ». 38, and chil., 1. Francis, ib. 16 ; 2. Ann, le. 11
(not in the will) ; 3. Stmon,<2 se. 4 ; 4. Marie, ss. 3 ; 5. Jo. (John), te. 5 w.,
(d. young.) (Mr. Savage's Gleanings.) He had, at Wat., 6. John, b. Aug.
15, 1635, Deac. at Wat., and f. by w. Sary, at Wat., of John, 1666; Samuel,
1674; and several daughters. He d. Mar. 26, 1691. 7. Elizabeth, b.
Ap. .5, 1639. Simon, the f. took the freeman's oath. May 25, 1636, and
was deac. at Wat. He m. 2d, Sarah, wid. of Richard Lumkin, of Ips
wich, who d. 1663. (luventory, £570.) In her will, she refers to kinsmen
John and Daniel Warner, and Thomas Wells. Simon, the f. d. at Wat.,
Sep. 22, 1665, ae. ab. 80. (T. Rec.) His will was proved Oct. 3, 1665.
Inventory, £127.17.
42. SIMON, s. of Simon (41), m. Mary (Whipple), and had, 1. John, b.
July 23, 1658 ; 2. Matthew,^ b. Feb. 16, '59-0 ; 3. Nathaniel, b. and d.
Feb., '61-2; 4. Ebenezer,« b. Feb. 27, '62-3-; 5. Mary, b. Jan. 6, '64 ; 6.
Nathaniel, Har. Coll., 1690, ord. at Harwich, (now Brewster) ra. a dr.
of Gov. Hinckley, d. ab. 1755, se. 88, and was f. of Hannah; JVathan, H.
Coll., 1726, ord. at Southb;* JVathanid; Mary; Reliance; Thankful;
Aresa; Keziah; Eunice; and Huldah; 7. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 9, '70; 8.
David, b. Oct 19, '72, m. Mary Rice, 1710 ; 9.  , b. and d. 1674 ; 10.
Susanna, b. Nov. 4, '75, m. Edward Goddard, Esq. ; 11. Jonathan, b.
Dec. 26, '77, ra. Ruth Eddy, '99 and others. Simon, the f. was represen
tative fi-om Wat., in 1678 and 1679, and d. Feb. 27, 1707-8. His w. Marv
d. 1720.
43. MATTHEW, s. of Simon (42) was of Lancaster, 1693, and in
1697, of Sud., when he exchanged lands with Isaac Lewis, of Rumney
Marsh, receiving rights, &c., at Lancaster. He was deac. of the church,
and d. at Sud. ; his will proved Aug. 9, 1743. He had a w. Mary, and
chil. 1. Joseph ; 2. Adams, m. Sarah Wight, 1717, and had at Sud., (where
he was deac), Benjamin, b. Feb. 20, 1717-8, m. Beulah Fisk, '37, and d.
* Nathan, b. at Harwich, Feb. 18, Twitchell, '76, and moved £. ; Peter,
1708, was ordained at Southb., Oct. b. Nov. 28, 1757. Rev. N.'s w. Ju-
21, 1730, and d. May 31, 1781. (G. dith, d. Feb. 9, 1748-9, ae. 36. Jon-
Stone.) His chil. by w. Judith were athan, of Southb. m. Judith New-
Nathaniel, b. Sep. 3, 1735, d. 1759; ton, Sep. 21, 1737, and had, James,
Reliance, b. Oct. 22, '36; Nathan, b. d. young ; Judith, b. Dec, 1740, d in
Sep. 30, '37 ; Huldah, b. Dec. 19, '38 ; Sud., unm. ; Migail, b. June 5, '43 ;
Judith, b. July 12, '40, d. 1771 ; Mary, Jonathan, b. May 3, '46, disordered in
b. July 23, '42; Hannah, b. Ap. 21, mind; Rachel, h. Ap. 7, '49; Joseph,
'44; JoAre, b. June 22, '45; Joanna, b. b. Mar. 28, '52; James, b. Feb. 23,
Ap. 22, '47 ; and by a 2d w. Mary, '55. Jonathan, the f. d. ab. 1772.
Thomas, b. May 1, 1752, m. Lydia
36

410 stone.
1745, (f. of Benjamin, Lucy, and Sarah); Bathshebah, b. 1721, in. Ezek.
How, '44; Elizabdh, b. 1723, m. Nathaniel Rice, '41 ; Isaac, b. Feb. 18,
'35-6, m. Sarah Moulton, '57. Deac. Adams m. 2d, wid. Hannah Barber.
3. Mary; 4. Rachel, m. Thomas Cobb, of Barnstable, June 1, 1710.
43. EBENEZER, s. of Simon (42), m. Margaret Trowbridge, 1686, and
had, 1. Ebenezer, b. Dec. 21, '86, m. Sarah Bond, 1713, and f at Wat, of
Josiah, WUliam, JVathan, &c., and d. 1784, se. 97 ; 2. Margaret, b. Aug. 1,
1688, m. Nathaniel Hammond, and d. at Newton, 1776, se. 88 ; 3. Samuel,**
b.July 1, 1690; 4 John,« b. Sep. 18, 1692; 5. Nathaniel, b. Sep. 6,
'94, d. 1713; 6. Mindwell, b. June 26, '96, m. Eben. Woodward, 1716,
and d. '74 ; 7. David, b. May 15, '98, d. 1725 ; 8. Mart, b. Ap. 19, 1700. [A
M. m. at Newton, Dan. Woodward, May 16, 1739] ; 9. Simon, b. Sep.
14, 1702, and d. 1760, m. Priscilla Dike, 1732, (who d. 1760), and f. of
Ephraim ; James, m. Sarah Billings, of Lincoln, Dec. 31, 1767 ; and several
daughters; 10. James, b. June 8, 1704, H. Coll., 1724, school master in
Fram., 1725, ord. at Holl., Nov. 20, 1728, m. Elizabeth, dr. of Rev. J.
Swift, of Frara., Ap. 15, 1731, who d. Ap. 12, 1739, te. 35. He d. July 28,
1742, £6. 38, (G. Stones), f. of John, Esq., b. June 21, 1732, and d. in Fram.,
Aug. 1, 1817, Ee. 85, (f. at Holl, by w. Mary, who d. Oct. 1, 1809, se. 77, of
James, b. 1754; John, m. Rebecca Sanger, of Fram., Oct 23, 1796, and
Sarah, m. John Bent, of Fram., and d. Sep., 1843, ae. 83); Elizahdh, b.
May 13, 1735; JVevinson,b. Mar. 17, 1737; 11. Experience, m. Joseph
Ward, 1733, and d. in Spencer. Margaret, w. of Eb., d. May 4, 1710.
He m. 2d, Abigail  , (prob. Wilson), who d, 1723, and he m. 3d, wid.
Sarah Livermore, Ap. 8, 1722, who d. 1741. The Hon. Ebenezer, was a
man of much influence, and held many public offices. A letter, in the
author's posses.^ion, from him, to his br. in-law, E. Goddard, Esq., dated
Feb. ^7, 1748, (his 85th birth day), is written in a good and firm hand.
44. SAMUEL, s. of Eben. (43), m. Hannah Searle, of Roxb.,
in Wat., May 21, 1716 ; and had in Fram., 1. Hannah, b. Ap.
29, 1717, m. Wilham Marean, Jr., of Newton, 1737 ; 2. Mary,
b. Jan. 23, 1718-9, m. Daniel Woodward, Jr., of Newton, 1739 ;
3. Esther, b. Aug. 3, 1721, m. Ebenezer Hammond, and Uved
near Oxford, 1748 ; 4. Matthias, b. Oct. 21, 1723, m. at Wor
cester, Susanna Chadwick, 1749, and f. at W., of Priscilla,h.
1753 ; Susanna, 1755 ; 5. Nehemiah, b. Oct. 24, 1724, m. in
Newton, Hannah Lock, 1748, and Uved at the " Country Gore,"
near Oxford. Hannah the m., d. Nov. 4, 1724 (T. Rec.) and
Sam. m. 2d, Mary Haven, Nov. 25, 1726, and had a posthumous
3., 6. Samuel, b. Oct. 5, 1727, d. se. ab. 20. Samuel, Jr., the f., d.
m Fram., Aug. 30, 1726. (T. Rec.) His wid. Mary m. Eph
raim Ward, of Newton, Sep. 24, 1734. The fs est. (bounded
on Deac. J. Adams), was sold by the heirs to Hezekiah Rice,
1748. Samuel was Selectman in Fram., 1722, 3 years.
45. JOHN, s. of Eben. (43), m. Lydia Hydes, of Newton,
1717, and was with w. adm. to the ch., July 20, 1718. They
had 1. Margaret, b. Oct. 24, 1718. Lydia, the m., d. Nov. 3,

STONE. 4]^2
1718. (T. Rec. Mr. Swift's Journal notes, Nov. 4, " John
Stone's wife dying.") The f. m. 2d, Abigail Stratten, of Wat.,
Nov. 4, 1719, and had 2. Abigail, b. Sep. 2, 1720 ; 3. Jo/tas,
b. Sep. 5, 1722, m. Anne Stone, 1745, became a Deacon and was
f. at Newton of Samuel, b. 1747, (m. Elizabeth Clark, 1774, and
f. at Petersham, of Hannah, Samuel, Clark, Betty, Sally,' and
Gardner) ; Jonas, b. 1749, m. Martha Winchester, '75 ; Seth, b.
1751, (m. 1st, Esther Clark, 1775, had at Petersham, Norman ;
Eben., d. young; Moses; and Aaron; m. 2d, Zerviah Bragg,
1784, and had Lydia and Ebenezer ; m. 3d, Sally Parhng, 1791°)°;
Amos, b. 1753, Deac. at Petersham, and d. June 19, 1802, je.
50 ; his w. Anna d. Feb. 6, 1788, ae. 34, and he m. 2d, Susanna
Hawes, 1789. His chU., Samuel, d. young ; Nancy, m. Jonas
Tower, and d. young ; Anna, h. 1755 ; Ebenezer, (m. MindweU
fi,ichardson, 1788), and Aaron, twins, b. 1759 ; and Sarah, b.
1760 ; 4. on Newton Records, Lydia, b. 1724, m. Jacob Cham
berlam, of Wore, 1744 ; 5. Abigail, b. Ap. 24, '26 ; 6. David,
b. Sep. 24, '28 ; 7. Mindwell, b. Jan. 25, '30-1 ; 8. Sarah,
b. Mar. 30, '33 ; 9. Anna, b. 1734 ; 10. John, b. Jan. 12,
'36-7, m. Martha Craft, 1762. Deac. John, the father, d. at
Newton, 1765 ; his w. AbigaU d. 1788. John and w. were dis-
nussed from Fram. to No^vton ch., Sep. 27, 1724.
46. JAMES, (s. of John, Esq., of HoU., see No. 43), m.
Deborah, dr. of David Rice, of Fram., and with w. cov'd, Feb.
1782. Their chU. were 1. Polly, b. June 20, 1781 ; 2. PIannah,
(Hop. Rec), b. 1783 ; 3. Nathan, bap. in F., Nov., 1789 ; 4.
Nevenson, bap. Oct., 1794, m. Polly Haven. James, the f.
moved to Northboro^ Anne, wid. of James, d. Jan. 1846, £e. 84.
47. JOSEPH*, m. Lydia Parkhurst, of Weston, Ap. 11, 1723,
and had in Fram., 1. Lydia, b. Jan. 15, 1723-4 ; 2. Abigail,
b. Feb. 3, 1724-5, m. Matthias Bent, Feb. 26, '46 ; 3. Lucy, b.
Jan. 17, '27-8 ; 4. Lucy, (or Lucia), b. Jan. 17, '27-8, m. Job
"Joseph was 3. of Joseph, of Lex., Mary, and chil. Ephraim, of Stow,
who d. Jan. 17, 1702-3, as. 32, and his Jose/ih, of Brookfield, Samuel, James,
estate was settled, Dec. 13, 1705, of Weston, Sarah, m. Jonas Stone,
leaving w. Sarah, and chil. Isaac, Ly- Marcy, or Mary, m. William Keyes,
iia, Joseph, Migail, Sarah, and Ta- Dorcas, m.Benj. Stow, Elizabeth, m.
bitha. Jos., sen , was prob. g. son of Benj. Lamson,  , m. Josiah Shat-
Samuel, s. of Gregory, who, in a tuck), was prob. s. of Deac. Samuel,
deed, names his s. Joseph's son Jo- of Lexington, and g. a. of Samael, s.
seph. Joseph, of Lex., whose will of Gregory.
was proved May 21, 1753, (his w.

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Gushing of Shrewsb., (s. of Rev. J.), Feb. 20, 1762, and was
dism'd to Shrewsb. ch. Nov. 19, '62. Job kept a publick house at
S. ; 6. Keziah, b. May 19, 1730 ; 6. Joseph, b. Aug. 27, '31, bmlt
at Mr. Cornelius Morse's, and prob. d. without issue at Harvard ;
7. IsAAC«, b. Ap. 10, 1735 ; 8. Submit, b. June 30, '38, m.
Samuel MeUen ; 9. Martha, b. Mar. 18, '41, m. Oliver MUes, of
Concord; 10. Purchase, b. July 24, 1744; 11. Nathan, b.
Auo-. 14, '46, m. Eunice Stone, dr. of Deac. Daniel, and f. at
Nat° of William, b. Dec. 18, 1774, m. Betsey Fisk, '96 ; Hitty,
b. May 10, '77, m. Wm. Johnson, 1796 ; Nathan, b. Aug. 11,
'79, m. Betsey Stone, of Fram., Nov. 21, 1806, and lives in F. ;
Polly, b. 1782 ; Nancy, '84 ; Joseph, '89 ; Lucy, '92. Lt. Nar
than, d. at Nat., July 3, 1793. Joseph, Jun., of Lexington, was
a blacksmith, and in 1719, bought 150 ac. in F., at Indian Head,
and was Selectman 1732, 3 years. He Uved at Mr. Abner
Wheeler's, and d. in Fram., near 1780.
48. ISAAC, s. of Jos. (47), m. Persis Howe, Sep. 28, 1763,
and with w. cov'd Mar. 11, '64, and adm. May, '81. Their chU.
were 1. Persis, bap. Ap. 8, '64, d. young ; 2. Purchase*', b.
Nov. 25, '65 ; 3. John, b. Dec. 10, '67, d. unm. ; 4. Persis, b.
Dec. 4, '70, m. Isaac Damon, of E. Sud. ; 5. Isaac, b; Mar.
9, '73, m. Grace Whiting, was lately Uving in Quincy ; 6. Joseph,
b. Nov. 17, '74, m. Sarah (Briar ?), an Englishwoman ; 7. David,
and 8. Peter, twins, b. Ap. 4, '77, both d. in the Provinces; 9.
Rebeckah, bap. Aug. 1, '79, m. Samuel Hemenway, 2d, Aug.
16, 1801, d. m N. Y. June 11, 1840, and buried in Fram.
Isaac, the f. lived at Mr. Abner Wheeler's, and d. Jan. 6, 1815,
se. 79 y. 8 m. (G. S.) His w. Persis d. May 7, 1806, se. 62
y. 5 m.
49. PURCHASE, s. of Isaac (48), m. Lois Damon, and
had, 1. Marshall, b. Jan. 14, 1790, m. Betsey Haven (dr. of
Timo.), and d. 1828; 2. Sewall, b. Dec. 10, '91, d. se. 4 ; 3.
Buckley, b. Ap. 18, '93, m. Mary Pierce, of Boston, and Uves
in Fram. ; 4. Persis, b. Aug. 29, '95, m. Nathaniel Parker, of
Shrewsb., Uves in Canada. The f. moved to Wayland, near
Fram., (where he nojv hves), ab. 1800, and had 6. Lucy, m.
John A. Ingraham ; 6. Eveline, m.  Munro, of Vt. ; 7.
Susan, m. Eph. Farwell ; 8. Geo. Washington, d. unm. prob.
in S. C.

stone. — stowell. 413
50. DAVID, 8. of David* and w. Mary of Sud., m. Ehzabeth
Bent, Oct. 17, 1771, andhad in Fram., 1. Betsey b Oct 18
1772, Uves unm. ; 2. Aaron, b. Aug. 30, '74, m. 1st, Elizabeth
Cutting, and 2d, Sally Cutting ; 3. Ephraim, b. Dec. 16 '76
David, the f. lived at Mr. Charles Fiske's, d. young, and his wid.
m. again.
51. THOMAS, Uved in Fram., and according to tradition
was kiUed in the French war. He had, 1. Thomas, who Uved
N. of Deac. Moses Haven, where is a cellar hole, and d. unm.
ab. 1814, at an advanced age ; 2. Sarah, unm., Uved with her
brother, and d. Nov. 24, 1829, se. 90. The m. Uved many years
with Thomas, Jun. The family were eccentric in their habits.
52. Joseph, was bap. Mar. 30, 1718. Ebenezer, bap. Oct.
12, 1718. Hannah, adm. to the ch. May 17, 1717. Abigail,
adm. Mar. 31, 1728. Submit, bap. May 2, 1762. Mary adm.
to the ch. July 5, 1772.
53. DANIEL, (w. Mary), was of Boston, 1658. Daniel, of do., 1680
Chn-urgeon, sold house and land in Camb. to Sam. Andrews. Nicholas'
Ship Carpenter, (w. Hannah) had at Bos., Josiah, 16.53, &c. (his dr. Mary
m. Isaac Johnson, of Charlestown, 1671). Nathaniel, (w; Hannah), of
Bos. had Benjamin, 1663. John, (w. Mary), of Boston, 1659. Wid. Mary
m. Roger Wheeler, in Boston, Nov. 23, 1659. John, of Hull, N E., died
1659— left by will to w. Jane, and £60 to his br. Simon's chil., "which .^ome
time lived in Cousingstone, Somerset.«liire, O. E." Robert, (w. Sarah),
had at Salem, Samud, 1657, Robert, Benjamin, &c. Samuel in. (at Bev
erly .') Elizabeth Herrick, Mar. 2, 1657. Elias, (w. Abigail) had chil. at
Charlestown from 1687. There were Stones at Rowley, before 1700.
Thomas and others were of Roxb., 1639. Hugh, of Andover, had John,
1668, &c. Daniel m. at Hop., Mary Wood, Jan. 11, 1726, and had Josiah,
b. July 29, 1730; Daniel,Dcc. 6, '32; Benjamin, bap. 1743; Sarah, do.
June '45 : Samuel, do June '51. Daniel sold, in 1725, land and house in
Hop., to Sam. Kendall, of W^ob. Daniel and w. were rec'd at Hop. fi-om
Westboro', 1747, and dismissed toN. Braintree, 1761. John, the architect
of Charles River Bridge, d. 1791, Ee.62.*
STOWELL, ABIJAH, had bap. in F., Jtme, 1784, Samuel,
David, Sally, and Polly ; Ap. 1785, Asa ; Oct. 1787, Isaac.
" Mr. StoweU moved away, Ap. 10, 1786," [Deac. Buckmin-
_  ^j  „  .
*David d:at Sud., Feb. 6, 1801, ee. in Eng. Berry gives the genealogy
84. He m. Mary Moore, May 24, of Thomas, of Framfield, Essex,
1743, and vf as f. of Lydia, d. young ; whose s. Nicholas had chil. from
John, b. 1745, lived in Wayland; 1620. Sir William, Knight, was of
David, b. May 1.3,1747, ofFram.; London, before 1600. John, ofLon-
Jeel, b. '51, ra. Sarah Stone, and don, was f. of Andrew, whose son
Hannah Adams ; Deborah, m. Rufus Symon was counsellor at the Middle
Babcock; Mary, d. unm., ae. over 70. Temple, prob. before 1600. (Sussex
t The family of- Stone is numerous and Kent Genealogies.)

414 stowell. — swift.
ster's Journal.) He moved prob. into N. H., and is spoken of
by the aged, as a pious and worthy man.
STRATTON, REBECCA, m. Jabez-Pratt, Mar. 31, 1726.
Elizabeth, m. to Abraham Temple, both of Marlb., Ap. 12,
1732. Samuel, of Mendon, m. Mary Walker, Nov. 17, 1737.
Samuel, rated in Fram., 1760.
Joseph, (w. Sarah), of Marlb., had Joseph, b. 1696; Sarah, 1700; Eliza
beth, 'YO; Jonathan , '14. Jabez, of Sherb., (w. Tabitha Cdolidge, m. at
Wat., 1725), had Ebenezer, b. 1742. Abijah, of Sherb., m. Mary Learned,
June 3, 1747, and had inNat., Jonathan, Abijah, Samuel. This family were
early in Wat. and Concbrd.
STREATER, or STREETER, SAMUEL, m. Experience
Haven, July 27, 1719, and with w. cov. May 14, 1721. They
had 1 . Joseph, bap. May 14, 1721 ; and on Hop. Rec, Experi
ence, bap. 1728 ; Rebecca, b. Nov. 24, '32 ; James, '34 ;
Susanna, '37 ; Daniel, '39 ; Jonathan, '41 ; and Mercy, '43.
Sam., the f. moved to Hop. He bought. May, 1742, the place
now occupied in Hop. by Mr. Augustus Phipps, T. Clerk, and
sold the same, 1745, to Tho. Butler. Sam. and w. were dismissed
from Hop. to Sutton ch., 1747.
2. STEPHEN, and w. Katharine, cov. in Fram., Feb. 7,1725 ;
and had, 1. Esther, b. Jan. 13, 1724-5, m. Josiah Haven, Feb.
28, '44 ; 2. Stephen, b. Feb. 14, '26-7 ; 3. Abigail, b. Jan.
15, '28-9 ; 4. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 9, '29-0 ; 5. John, b. Feb.
14, '31-2 ; 6. Ursula, b. Nov. 9, '33 ; 7. Adams, b. Dec. 31,
1735. Stephen, the f. prob. lived at the N. part of Fram., where
is a cellar hole, on the farm of the late Mr. John Eaton.
3. Mary, adm. from Reading to the ch., Sep. 24, 1721.
Deborah, m. Jedidiah Belknap, ab. 1730.
Stephen, took the freeman's oath, May 29, 1644, and with w. Ur.«ula
was rec'd to the Charlt-istown ch., Oct. 21, 1652 ; and had there Hannah, b.
1644. His will was executed ab. 1681? (See Mid. Deeds, VII). He left w.
Ursula, and chil., Stfphen, Samuel, and John. Stephen and w. Re
becka, were of Muildy River, 1679. Stephen, and w. Deborah had at Wat.,
Stephen, b. June 20, 1667 ; Sary, Oct. 2, '69 ; and at Camb., Rebeckah, 1683 ;
Deborah, '85; Joseph, '87; Benjamin, '89, d. 1690. Deborah the m., d.
1689. John, (w. Mary), had at Camb., Hannah, 1700. Samuel, (w. Mary),
had at Concord, Judah, 1666 ; John, d. '67 ; John, b 1671 ; and Eleazer, 1668.
SWIFT, JOHN, m. Sarah, (b. Sep. 7, 1671), dr. of Timothy
Tileston, of Dorchester, and w. Sarah; and had, 1. Sarah,
b. Sep. 16, 1702, adm. to the ch. Mar. 24, 1728, m. Eben. Roby,
of Sud. June 6, 1729. She had deceased before 1745 ; 2. Eliz-

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ABETH, b. Mar. 26, 1704, adm. to the ch. Mar. 24, 1728, rn-
Rev. James Stone, of HoU., Ap. 15, 1731, and d. Ap. 12, 1739 ;
8. Anne, b. July 5, 1706, m. Rev. Phihps Payson, of Walpole,
Dec. 5, 1733 ; 4. Mary, b. Nov. 16, 1708, unm. 1745 ; 5. John,
b. Jan. 14, 1713-4, H. CoU., 1733, and school-master in Fram.
the same year. He was ord. at Acton, m. AbigaU Adams, of
Medway, and had son John, H. Coll, 1762, Physician at Acton,
and d. of smaU pox, 1775. Rev. John of Acton d. of sniaU pox,
Nov. 7, 1775, oe. 61, and in the 37th year of his ministry — (Shat.
Hist, of Concord) ; 6. Martha, m. Maj. John Farrar, of Fram.,
Oct. 13, 1740, and d. ab. 1749. Rev. John, of Fram., d. Ap.
24, 1745, 33. 66, and ui the 45th year of his ministry ; (see Hist.)
His wiU was proved in May. He left a considerable estate, and
gave to his son his Library, and his rights of land in Dorchester,
Canada, " derived on account of his br. Wm. Swift, who perished
in the first expedition against Canada." The witnesses of the
will were Wm. Pike, Stephen BaUard, and Mary Farrar. Sarah,
his w. d. Feb. 1, 1747, se. 73.
Thomas, came over with the first settlers of Dorchester, in 1630, and
took the freeman's oath. May 6, 1635. He signed the ch. covenant, 1636.
His chil. were 1. Thomas, b. May (or June) 17, 1634 (or '35); 2. Joan, m.
John Baker, Nov. 5, 1657; 3. Obadiah, b.July 16. '38, m. Rest, dr. of Maj.
Humphrey Atherton, Mar. 15, 1660, (or '61), and d. Dec. 27, 1690, f. of Rest,
Obadiah, Hopestill, Elizabdh, Elizabdh. Abigail, at)A Elizabdh ; 4. Eliza
beth, b. June 1 1, (or Ap. 20). 1640; 5. Ruth, b. July 2, (or Aug. 24), 1643,
m. William Greenow, Oct. 10, 1660; 6. Mart, b. Sep. 21, 1645, m. John
White, Jan. 11, 1663-4; 7. Anna, b. Nov. 14, 1647; 8. Susanna, b. Feb.
11, 1651, m. Hopestill Clap, Ap. 18, 1672. Thomas, Sen., d. May 4, 1675,
SB. 76, and his will was proved, July 30; in it he names his brs. in-law,
Wm. Sumner, and John Capen. His w. Elizabeth d. Jan. 26, (G. Stone,
May 301, 1677, m. 67.
Thomas, Jun., was a member of the ch. of Milton, when gathered,
1678. He m. Elizabeth, dr. of Robert Vose, Dec. 9, 1657; and had
Thomas, b. July 30. 1659; Elizabeth; William, b. May 5, 1670, d. in
the first expedition to Canada; John, b. 1678, [Mar. 14, 1678-9], ofFram.;
Samuel, b. 1683, was commissioned as Col., and chosen Representative;
he d. Oct. 13, 1747, ffi. 64 ; Ebenezer. third son of Col. Samuel, d. at Fiam.
The Rev. Mr. Swift notices in his Journal, that his f. was buried Feb. 3,
1717-8, and the next day his mother died.* Tho. prob.m. 2d, Sarah Clap,
Oct. 16, 1676.

* For several of the above particu- ered, which will be noticed above,
lars, the author is indebted to the the author's memoranda, m those
late Rev. Dr. Harris. On revising instances, being inclosed in brack-
the minutes of the latter, in con- ets. Ur. H. noted, that Tho^ sen.,
nection with the author's own notes, m. Elizabeth Vose, 165'?, and that bin
•everal discrepancies were disoov- dr. Kuth, d. Nov. 16, 1657.

416 SWIET. — TEMPLE.
2. EBENEZER, of Fram., (prob. g. son of Col. Samuel — see
the note above) m. Martha Rice of Nat., 1775, and d. in Fram.,
Sep. 3, 1775, se. 23. (G. Stone.) Ebenezer, m. SaUy Green
wood, Sep. 7, 1800, and lived at UnionviUe, where he d.
TAYLOR. Capt. Taylor is referred to as in Fram., 1759.
Ezra do., 1760. [Ezra Esq., and w. AbigaU, were of Southb.,
f. of .£^2ra, b. 1743, &c. John, Jun., was adm. to Hop. ch.
1741.] TEMPLE, THOMAS, had by w. Sarah, 1. Thomas, b. Jan.
29, 1738 ; 2. Hananiah, b. Oct. 12, '40, m. Ehzabeth Learned,
and d. m Orange, ab. 1820 ; 3. Josiah, b. Ap. 10, '42 ; 4. Rich
ard, b. Ap. 18, '44 ; 5. Sarah, b. Ap. 14, '46, m.  Tucker,
and d. in N. H. ; 6. Joseph, b. Oct. 9, '48 ; 7, Phebe, b. Ap.
1, '50, m.  Newton, of Southb., and d. in N. Marlb. ; 8.
Jonathan, b. Feb. 17, '52, d. m Westminster, Vt., ab. 1806 ;
9. Ebenezer, b. Mar. 15, '54, m. Olive  , and d. in Marlb.
N. H.
Thomas, the f. is said to have originated at Readin?, and came to Fram.
nb. 1745. He first lived near Eph. Hager's, and after at Mr. Wm. P.
Temple's. He was Selectman, 1760, 12 vears, and T Treasurer, 1767, 2
years. He was a prominent member of Mr. Reed's ch., of which there
are indications of his having been chosen Deacon ; but he probably de
clined. (Mss. letter.) He d. in Fram., Feb. 28, 1773, ae. 58. (G.Stone.)
His w. Sarah d. June 20, 1768. (T. Rec.)
2. THOMAS, s. of Tho. (1), m. Martha (Brewer), who cov.
Jan. 24, 1782. Their chU. on record are, 1. Anne, b. May 26,
1761 ; 2. Arabella, b. Feb. 24, '62 ; 3. Nicanor, b. Mar.
29, '64.
3. JOSIAH, s. of Tho. (1), m. Elizabeth Pitts, of Camb., (b.
in Townsend), and was with w. adm. from the ch. in Camb., Feb.
1789. They had at Camb., 1. Josiah, d. unm. Nov. 17, 1800,
se. 28, (G. Stone) ; 2. John, m. AbigaU Johnson of Southb. ;
and at F., 3. Thomas, b. Nov. 24, '75 ; 4. Elizabeth, b. Ap. 2,
'78, d. unm., 1798 ; 5. David, b. Aug. 15, '80, d. unm.. May 7,
1800 ; 6. Polly, b. July 11, '82, m. Moses M. Fisk, of Knox^
vUle, Tenn., Sep., 25, 1803, and d., 1806 ; 7. Elias, b. Aug. 8,
'85, m. Ohve Fisk, Selectman, 1829, 4 years. Representative,
1833, and T. Clerk from 1832, 15 years ; 8. Nelly, b. May
13, '87, d. unm., 1810 ; 9. William Pitts, b. Oct. 17, '89, m.

temple. — tombs. 417
Betsey How. Lt. Josiah, the f. Uved where his son WiUiam P.
does, and d. Oct. 5, 1824. His w. Elizabeth d. Julv 2, 1829.
a5.83. 4. THOMAS, s. of Josiah (3), m. Ruth Littlefield, Nov. 30,
1797, had Eliza, b. Ap. 27, 1798, aud the f. d. Aug. 27, 1798,
se. 22. (G. Stone.) [Ruth, m. Luther Rockwood, of HoU., Dec.
22,1806]. Richard, of Charlestown, had by w. Joanna, Abigail, b. 1647, m., at
Concord, Tho. Babcocke, '69; Richard, 1654; Isaac, 1657; Joanna, w. of
Richard, d. at Concord, 1689. Richard and w. Sarah, of Concord, had
Richard, b. 1692, d. 1705; Joseph, 1694. Richard d. at Concord, Feb. 16,
1698. Abraham, of Concord, m. Deborah Hadlock, 1673, and had, Rich
ard ; Abigail; Mary; and Joseph, m. Abigail Sterns, 1717. Abraham, m.
Elizabeth Stratton, both of Marlb., in Fram., Ap. 12, 1732, and had in M.,
Joseph, b. 1732 ; Jonathan, '35. m. Dorothy Morse, '60 ; Sarah, 1737. Rich
ard, (w. Deborah), of Reading, had Thomas, b. 1696; Jonathan, '99; John,
1704 ; Elizabeth, '06 ; Jabez, "09 ; Ebenezer, '16. The f. of Richard is said
to have been killed at Biddeford. Abraham is on Salem Rec, 1637.
THAYER, LEVI, clauned the Brmley Farm, 1785, and had
the possession of it.
THOMAS, JOHN, was m Fram., 1716.
THOMSON,  , owned the farm of Mr. Cornelius Morse,
and was buried. May 18, 1787 ; he left no issue. Miliscent
Metcalf m. Martin Haven, both of Fram., Aug. 29, 1794.
William Henry, b. Nov. 16, 1799, (in Boston), was taken by
Mr. Joel Coohdge to bring up. (T. Rec.)
TILESTON, or TILESTONE, ANNE, m. John Stone, both
of Fram., Jan. 31, 1706-7.
Anne was dr. of Timotht, of Dorch., Cooper, and Representative, 1689,
who m. Sarah — , Ap. 28, 1659, and had, Timo%,(w. Hannah); Elizabeth,
b. Mar. 29, 1666 ; Cornelius, Sep. 4, '68 ; Sarah, Sep. 7, '71, m. Rev. J.
Swift, ofFram.; Thomas, Oct. 19, '75; James, J(dy2, '78; Anne, Dec. 7,
'81. The fkther's est. was divided, 1698, (Suff. Piob.) Thomas took the
fieeman's oath, Mar. 9, 1636-7.
TINDY, CUFF, was in Fram., 1795. He was servant to Dr.
Jones, of Hop.
TITAS, CATO, rated in Fram., ab. 1770.
TOMBS, or TOMMS, NATHAN, m. Hannah Newton, Nov.
29, 1792, and had, 1. Dexter, b. Jan. 29, '95, d. a young man ;
2. Sukey, b. Jan. 17, '97, m. Abijah Hemenway ; 3. Rebecca,
b. Sep. 19, '99, m. Jonas Bacon ; 4. Hollis, b. Dec. 4, 1801,
drowned, a young man ; 5. Zobidy, b. Nov. 20, 1803, m. Jabez
Tombs, and  Hayden, of Milford ; 6. Emily, m.  Clark,

418 tombs. — town.
of Medway. Nathan, the f. hved between Salem End and Un
ionviUe, and d. 1842. His w. Hannah, d. Aug. 1834.
Daniel, of Hop., m. Elizabeth Coller, 1739 ; and had, 1. Elizabeth,
bap. 1743, m. John How, of Fram., Dec. 10, '63 ; 2. Lucretia, bap. 1745,
prob. d. young ; 3. Daniel ; 4. Joseph, b. 1751, d. in Hop., 1831, se. 80, m.
Mary Homer, who d. 1835, ue. 71, having had Joseph, Maiy, Elizabeth, Han
nah, Michael, (of Boston), Ebenezer, Abiah B., Jonathan H., and Fanny; 5.
William, m. Anne Clark ; 6. Ebenezer, bap. 1760 ; 7. Mary, m. Amasa
How ; 8. Hannah, ni. Joseph Flagsr ; 9. Nathan, of Fram. ; 10. Abigail,
ni. John Hayden; the last 2, by a 2d w.. Patience Rice. Daniel the f. is
supposed to have emigrated to N. E., and settled in Hop., where he d.
Mar. 27, 1804, ee. 90. Mrs. Tombs d. May, 1795, " au aged woman."
(Hop. Rec.)
TOMLING, — ¦, and chUd warned out of town, 1744. (T Recr.)
TORREY, REUBEN, came to Fram., ab. 1800, andd. there.
His dr. Abigail m.  BaUard.
TOWER, JOSEPH, (s. of Joseph and Rebecca, of Southb.),
m. Lucia Stone, (dr. of James), cov. June 20, 1773, and his w.
adm. to the ch., July, 1781. They had, 1. Eunice, b. Sep. 3,
1772, m. Jona. Goodnow, and d. Nov. 14, 1832 ; 2. Lucy, b.
May 25, 1778, lives unm. [2 sons of Joseph d. young.] Joseph,
the f. hved at Mr. Charles Trowbridge's, and elsewhere, and d.
Feb. 26, 1812, se. 64 ; his w. L. d. Dec. 1835, ee. 81.
Joseph, of Sud., rn. Hephzibah Gibbs, 1748, and had Thankful, Joseph,
Isaac, Jeduthan, Jonathan, and Molly. Ambrose, of Sud., m. Jerusha Clap,
1751, and 2d, Elizabeth Davis, 1782, and was f. by 1st w. of SUas, SUence,
Asahel, Abd, Mary, Sarah, Jerusha, and Danid. Benjamin, (w. Anne), of
Sud., had chil. from 1762.
TOWN, or TOWNE, JACOB, of Topsfield, m. Katharine Symons, June
26, 1657; and had, 1. Jacob, d. 16.59; 2. John, b. 1658; .3. Jacob, m. Phe
be Smith, June 24, 1684, f. of Joshua, b. '84 ; John, '85 ; AbigaU, '89; 4.
Katharine, b. Feb. 25, '61, m. Elisha Perkins, Feb. 23, '80; 5. Deliv
erance, b. Aug. 5, '64, m. John Stiles, '84; 6. Edmond. b. July 21, '66; 7.
Ruth. Jacob's will was proved, Jan. 1, 1704-5. Inventory, £196.2.6.
(Essex Prob.)
Note. — Besides Jacob, there were at Tops., Edward, had WUliam, b.
1658. Sarah, m. Edmond Bridges, Jan. 11, 1659. Edmond, m. Mary, dr.
of Thomas Browning, and had Ttwmas, ni. Sarah French, 1685, and d. ab.
1720, (f of Edmond, Thomas, Richard, Experience, Sarah, Ed nah and
Mercy); Joseph, b. 1661, m. Phebe— , and 2d, Eamy Smith, '87, and d.
1717, (f. of Benj.., Daniel, Nathan, Jesse, Nath'l, Amos, and Emmy); Abi
gail, tn. Jacob Peabody, '86 ; Rebecca ; WUliam, m. Margaret Willard,
1694; Samuel; Mary; Sarah; Elizabeth. Joseph, had Phebe, b. 1666;
Joanna ; Mary ; Susanna ; Joseph, b. Mar. 22, 1673 ; Sarah ; Martha.
2. JOHN, s. of Jacob (1), had by w. Mary, at Topsfield,
1. Mary, b. June 23, 1681 ; 2. John, b. Nov. 25, 1682, d.

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young; 3. Israel, b. Nov. 18, 1684; 4. Esther*, m. Simon
Mellen, of Fram., Ap. 23, 1711; 5. Ephraim, rated in Fram
1710 ; 6. David, b. ab. 1694, his w. PrisciUa d. at Oxford'
1741 ; his w. Margaret d. 1778, se. 78. He d. at Belchertown'
Sep. 20, 1781, se. 87. [Ox. Rec] ; 7. Samuel ; [a Sam. m. at
Ox., Bathshebah Moors, 1743, and had Lucie, and Samuel] ; 8
Edmund, b. (Fram. Rec), May 7, 1699, and d. ab. 1745 —his
Inventory, £537 ; f. at Oxford, by w. Ehzabeth, of Edmund, h.
1733, (4 others d. young), who m. Hannah Sparhawk, 1756,
(and had Zaccheus, Hannah) ; and Elizabeth — See Settlement
1755 ; 9. John, b. at Fram., May 31, 1702, f. by w. Lydia at Oxf.
of Thamas, b. 1729 ; Ahner, '31 ; Isaac, '33 ; Febe, '37, d. 1741 ;
lAdya, '40 ; Rachel, '42 ; Hannah, '44 ; Simon, '48 ; Lydia,
'52; 10. Zerviah, m. John Cloyes, of Fram. (his 2d w.), Nov.
22, 1748 ; 11. Jonathan. [Katharine, w. of Deac. Jonathan,
d. at Oxford, 1757.]
John came to Fram. from Topsfield, and bought, 1707, of Col.
Buckminster, 211 1-2 ac, bounded E. by John Swift, elsewhere
on Moses Haven and Bare HiU. He occupied where Aaron Bul
lard has Uved, and his house was prob. near there. He was
Selectman from 1700, to 1712, in all 3 years. He Avas dismissed
to form a ch. in Oxford, Jan. 15, 1721, and was one of the 4
who met at 0. to form a church, and was the first Deacon chosen.
He was in 1713, a Grantee and Prop, of the Oxford Township.
His wiU was proved, 1740. (Wore Prob.)
3. ISRAEL, s.of John (2),m. Susanna Haven, (dr. of Dea.
Moses), and had m Fram., 1. Mary, b. Nov. 16, 1709 ; 2. Su-
SANN'A, b. Sep. 11, 1711 ; [Mr. Adams notes that Susanna m.
Deac. John Haven, and d. at Sutton, Oct., 1806, ae. 91 ; Haven
Gen.] ; 3. Joseph, b. Jan. 20, 1713, (d. young ; Haven Gen.) ;
and at Oxford, Lois, b. May 18, 1729 ; [a Lois m. at 0., John
WUson, 1749.] Mr. Adams adds to the above, Mosbs, who set^
tied in Oxford, (prob. the Moses who m. Bethiah Reed, 1747, and
f. oi Joseph, Esther, Elias, and Sarah) ; Elijah, who d. without
issue ; and Israel, who removed to Belchertown. He adds that
one dr. of Israel, Sen., m. a Larned of Oxford, and d. a3. over
100, and another m. a Kingsbury of 0. Israel came to Framv,

''An Esther, b. 1686, is entered as daughter of John and Katharine.
Eisez Co. Rec.*)

420 TOWN. — TOZER.
prob. with his father ; and was also, in 1713, a Grantee and Pro
prietor of Oxford Township., The first church meeting at Oxford
was held at his house. Ensign Israel d. at Oxford, Oct. 29, 1771,
se. 86. His wid., says Mr. Adams, moved to Belchertown, and
d. Jan. or Feb., 1787, se. 96. [Edmund, of Hoosac.Fort, m., m
Fram., AbigaU Brewer, Jan. 16, 1755.]
Note. — William, of Camb., 1635, was chosen to register births, &c.,
1639, and bought of David Stone a house, &c., 1653 ; he d. in Camb., 1685,
SB. 80, and his w., Martha, d. 1673. They had Peter, bap. in England, (a
cooper, had w. Joanna, 1687) ; and Mary, b. Sep., 1637.
TOWNSEND, JOSEPH, and w. Sarah, had in F., Jerusha,
b. May 29, 1717.
Joseph, of Southb. m. Hannah Bruce, May 3, 1731, and had, in Marlb.,
Lydia, b. 1731 ; Joseph, 1734.
2. JACOB, and w. Sarah, had hi Fram., 1. Sarah, b. Sep. 12,
1731 ; 2. Jacob, b. Ap. 7, '36; 3. Mary, b. Jan. 22, '38 ; 4.
Nathan, b. Sep. 2, '42 ; 5. Samuel, b. Feb. 2, '44.
3. TIMOTHY, m. Hannah Foster, and had, (part entered at
Hop.), 1. Lois, b. June 11, 1738, m. in Hop., Isaac Gibbs, of
Sud., 1755 ; 2. Hannah, b. Jan. 7, 1740-1, m. in Hop., Nath'l
Gibbs, Jun., of Sud., 1761 ; 3. Jerusha, b. 1743, d. young ; 4.
Sarah, b. 1746, m. Stephen Grossman ; 5. Deborah, b. 1748,
m. Israel Walker ; 6. Mary, b. 1751, m. Jacob Chamberlain ; 7.
Abigail, bap. in Fram., July 9, 1754, m. Samuel Chamberlain ;
8. Timothy, m. Priscilla Sanger, 1784, and f. of Alanson, Pamela,
Fanny, and Hannah, d. young. Timothy, the f., prob. lived
near Hop. and Fram. bounds, and was received at Hop. from
the ch. in Fram., 1758.
Martin, of Wat., m. Abigail Trayne, 1668, who d. 1690. His est. was
settled, 1712. His surviving chil. were, Jonathan, b. 27 April (or July),
1688 ; Martin ; and Abigail, b. Sep. 18, 1669, m. Nath'l Pratt. Benjamin,
(w. Susanna), was of Westboro', 1721. Nathan, (w. Sarah), had, at Westb.,
Jacob, 1768, JVathan, John, Aaron, Samud.
TOZER, RICHARD, of Boston, m. Judith Smith, 1656, and had Tho
mas, b. May 5, 1657. Farmer supposes him the Richard killed by the In
dians, in Maine, according to Hubbard, in Oct., 1675, [William, m., in
Boston, Elizabeth Pickering, Sep. 22, 172(0).]
2. SIMON, and w. Mary, adm. to the ch. in Weston, 1710, had Mart,
b. Aug. 16, 1693 ; John, b. Oct., 1695, m. Experience Jackson, of Newton,
1718, and f.ofMary,b. 1720, m. .Toseph Cheney, 1747; Abigail, and
Richard, twins, b. ab. 1700 ; Susanna, b. Jan., 1702 ; Judith, b. Jan.,
1704. Simon, the f., d. ab. 1718, (see Inventory), and his -wid. removed
from Weston, 1719.

TOZER. — TRAIN. 421
3. RICHARD, of Southb., s. bf Simon (2), had by w. Elizabeth, 1. Rich
ard, b. Oct. 13, 1732 m., in Fram., Mary Belknap, Feb. 14, '53, and f., at
Southb., of John b. Ap. 23, '54, m. Mary Fry, (and f., at N. Marlb., of John,
Eben. and Ruth) ; Mary^ b. May 14, '56 ; Pder, b. July 6, '58, went to Vt •
Anna, b. Sep. 30, '60 ; Patty, b. Oct. 26, '62 ; Deborah, b. Oct! 6, '64 Rich
ard, Jun., prob. moved to Marlb., N. H.,and had 9 chil. by a 2d w., Lydia
Lewis. He is said to have had abr., a comb maker, at Rox.; 2 Hannah
b. at Westb.. July 4, 1737 ; 3. Thankful, b. Oct. 22, 1739 ; 4. Simon b'
Nov. 7, 1743. Richai-d, the f., and his w. Elizabeth, d. at N. Marlb. '
4. SIMON, s. of Richard (3), m. Lydia Cloyes, and had, in
Fram., 1. Josiah, b. Sep. 1, 1764, m. — Fay, and d. in Southb. ;
2. Olive, bap. Jan. 21, 1770, m. Jonas Newton, Sep., 1786, and
d. 1820 ; 3. Lydia, m. Joel Brewer, of Southb., and d. ab. 1839.
Simon and w. Lydia were adm. to the ch. Dec. 1, 1765.
TRAIN, TRAYNE or TRAINE, JOHN, of Wat., had by w. Margaret, 1.
Elizabeth, ta. John Sti-atton, 1658; 2. Rebecca, m. — Basto; 3. Mart,
b. 1642, m. — Memory ; 4. Sarah, b. Jan. 31, '46-7, m. Jacob Cole, Oct
12, 1679, (Charles. Rec); 5. Abigail, b. Jan. 31, '48-9, m. Martin Town-
son, 1668 ; 6. John, b. May 25, '51 ; 7. Hannah, b. Sep. 7, '57, m. Richard
Child, 1678 ; 8. Thomas, f. by w. Rebecca (Sterns, m. 1692-3), of Benoni,
d. young ; Deborah ; and Rebecca. Margaret, the na., d. Dec. 18, 1660, se. ab.
44; (T. Rec.) The f. m. 2d, Wid. Abigail Bent, 1675, who d. 1691. He
came over in the Susan and Ellyn, 1634, then se. 25, and in the same ves
sel came Margaret Dix, ae. 19,* He early took the oath of fidelity, at Wat.,
and in 1680, "was released from all ordinary traynings," (Co. Rec, III
327.) He d. at Wat., 1681, and his will was proved, Ap. 4, of that year.
2. JOHN, s. of John (1), m. Mary Stubs, 1674, and had, at Wat., L John,
b. and d. 1675; 2. Abigail, b. '77; 3. Elizabeth, b. '79 ; 4. John, b. '82 ;
5. Mart, b. '85 ; 6. Thomas, b. '88. John, the f., d. in Weston, 1718.
3. JOHN, s. of John (2), m. Lydia, dr. of Samuel Jenison, 1705, and had
at Wat, (Weston), 1. John, b. Feb. 9, 1705-6, m. Anne Cunningham, Oct
4, '37, f. of Jonathan, b. 1742 ; Silas, b. '47 ; 2. Judith, b. 1708, m. Josiah
Upham, '32; 3. Samuel, bap. 1712; 4. Ebenezer, bap. Aug., '15; 5.
Joshua, 6. Jonathan, (twins), bap. Sep. 1718; 7. William, bap. '21; 8.
Peter, bap. Jan., 1725.
4. SAMUEL, s. of John (3), m. Rachel Allen, of Weston, and had, 1.
Ltdia, m. Thaddeus Spring ; 2. Samuel, b. Aug. 11, 1745, m. Deborah, dr.
of Arthm- Savage, and had Arthur, b. Feb., 1772, m. Betsey Seaverns ;
Isaac, b. Oct, '78, m. Sarah Harrington ; Charles, b. Jan. 7, '83, of Fram. ;
Samud, b. June 29, '85, m. Harriet Seaverns ; Betsey, b.'87, d. ae. 10. Sam.
d. at Weston, 1839, ». 93 ; his w. Deb. d. Mar. 1828, ae. 81 ; 3. Ephraim,
m. Mary Hammond, lived in Hillsboro', N. H. ; 4. Eunice, m. Thomas
Hill, of Goldsboro', Me.; 5. Rachel, m. David Crabtree, of Fox Island; 6.
Martha, m. Abijah Allen, and hved (last), in New Ipswich, N. H. ; 7.
Nahum, m. Loisa Fisk ; 8. Enoch, m. Hannah Hewing, (whose f. was a na
tive of Scotland, and Chaplain in the British Army), and was f. of Enoch,

*The author has failed of discov- his w. Margaret, and Margaret Dix,
ering the entry of John's marriage, that he married her, becomes a plaiisi-
From the correspondence, in age, of ble conjecture.
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422 TRAIN. — TRAVIS.
a merchant in Boston. Sam., the f., d. in Weston, 1806, se. 94; his w.
Rachel d. ab. 1802.
Note. — David, (w. Hannah), had at.Athol, in the part annexed to Phil
ipston, David, b. 1777, Oliver, Lydia, Hannah, Molly; and united with the
community at Lebanon. Jonathan, of Athol, m. Mercy Baits, 1770, and
had chil.
5. JOSHUA, s. of John (3), m.. m Fram., Mary Nichols,
Mar. 25, 1743, and prob. resided here. No chU. are on record.
Joshua was rated in Fram., 1746 and 1752. A wid. Train was
rated in Fram., 1756.
6. CHARLES, g. s. of Samuel (4), grad. at Harv. CoU., 1805,
was ord. at Fram., Jan. 30, 1811. Pie m. Elizabeth Harrington,
who d. in Fram., Sep., 1814, se. 30. He m. 2d, Hephzibah Har
rington, by whom he had Arthur Savage, B. Univ., 1833, ord.
at HaverhiU ; Charles R., B. Univ., 1837, Attorney at Fram. ;
Althea, d. Sep. 11, 1845, se. 24 ; Lucilla, d. 1841, se. 18 ;
and Sarah. Mr. Trahi was Preceptor of the Fram. Academy,
1808, and has been a Trustee since 1832 ; Representative, 1822,
6 years, and after, a State Senator.
TRAVIS, or TRAVERS, JAMES, and w. Mercy, had m F.,
1. Joseph, b. Dec 3, 1700, m. Mehetabel Hager, of Wat., Feb.
28, 1726-7, and f. in Sherb., of Sarah, b. Ap. 21, 1728, m. m
Fram., Daniel Hager, of Weston, Sep. 12, 1750 ; Asa, b. May
28, '29, m. Sarah Dunten, 1753, and had, at Nat., Asa, 1754;
Zerviah, b. July 10, '33 ; 2. James, b. Ap. 12, 1703, m. Re
becca Squire, of Sherb.; Feb. 10, 1725, and was f., at HoU., of
James, b. 1732 ; Daniel, '34 ; Thankful, '37 —Wid. Rebecca d,
1757 ; 3. Mercy, b. Jan. 26, 1705-6 ; 4. John, b. Aug. 16,
1710 ; 5. Mercy, b. Oct. 26, 1729. James, the f. Uved near
Salem End, was rated 1710, and signed a petition to the General
Court, from Fram., 1727. He prob. moved to HoU. Mercy, w.
of James, d. at H., 1744.
2. JOHN, s. of James (1), m. Anne MaxweU,m HoU., 1741,
and had m Fram., 1. Submit, b. Mar. 14, 1742, d. 1745 ; andm
HoU., Isaac, b. and d. '46 ; John, '47 ; Mary, '49, d. 1751;
Mercy, '51 ; Sabah, '53 ; Molly, '62 ; and Elizabeth, '65.
Nicholas, of Woburn, had Samuel, b. 1643. Daniel, of Boston, (w. Es
ther), had Ephraim, b. Sep. 13, 1659. Daniel, sen., of Boston, d. January
19, 1682, SB. 76. James, of Salem, m. Marcy Peirce, 1667, and had
Elizabeth, b. 1667. Merct, m. Benjamin Whitney, of Fram., October
24, 1701. James, of Hop., m. Ehzabeth Wesson, 1745, and had Eliz-

TRAVIS. — TROWBRIDGE. 423
aheth, b. 1747. Daniel, of Nat, (w. Thankful), had Polly, 1767, Danid,
Betty, Sally. Joseph, of Nat, (w. Sarah), had Susanna, b. 1741, Daniel, '42.

TREDWAY, TREADWAY, or TREADAWAY, NATHANIEL of

liam, Jan., '05-6 ; Josiah, '07 ; Sarah, b. 1679 ; Bethiah, '81 ; Abigail, '83 ;
Tabitha, '90; — the f. m., at Charlestown, Dorothy Cutler, 1698, and had
Catharine, b. 1703; 4. Mart, b. Aug. 1, 1642, m. — Hawkins; .5  , a
dr., m. — Hayward; 6. Ltdia, m. Josiah Jones, 1667; 7. Elizabeth, b.
Ap. 3, 1646, m. Sydrach Hubgood, 1664; 8. Deborah, b. Aug. 2, 1657, m.
Joseph Goddard, '80. Nath'l, the f., a Weaver, lived in Wal., and whh w.
was legatee of Elder Edward How, of Wat, 1644. He conveyed, iu 1688,
laud, house, &c., at Wat, to his s. Josiah, a Weaver. He d. July 20, 1689,
his will being on record. His w., SufFerdnna, d. July 22, 1682.
2. JONATHAN, s. of Nath'l (1), m., at Medfield, Judith Thiu-stane, Mar.
1, 1666, and had at M., 1. Ltdia, b. Sep. 8, '67, d. Mar. 29, 1703 ; and atSud.
2. Nathaniel, b. Dec. 2, '68, d. 1668 ; 3. Jonathan, b. 1670 ; 4. James, b.
Oct., 26, '71; 5. Hannah, b. June 14, '80; 6. Ephraim, b.Nov. 14, '81 ; 7.
HuLD.tH, b. Nov. 1, '87, m. Benj. Lumber!, of Barnstable ; 8. Benjamin.
Jonathan, the f. who was disordered in mind, 1695, d. at Sud., May 28,
1710. His wid., Judith, d. in Fram., Oct. 12, 1726. (T. Rec.)
BENJAMIN, s. of Jona. (2), m. Mary Maynard, Ap. 19,
1714 ; and had in Fram., 1. Hannah, b. Mar. 19, 1714-15, m.
Jabish Puffer, of Sud., Oct. 18, 1738 ; 2. Mary, b. May 16,
1718, m. Thomas Morse of Sherburne, Mar. 29, '36-7 ; 3. Abi
gail, b. Dec. 2, '19, m. WUUam Puffer, of Sud., June 8, '42 ;
4. Jonathan, b. May 21, '21, m. Ehzabeth Hayden in
Hop., 1744, [and f. in Hop., of Lucy, bap. 1751. Hannah,
dr. of Wid Treadway, bap. 1758.J Jona. was living, 1752, and
charged in an acct. book in Fram. ; 5. a chUd, stUl-born, Ap. 3,
1724 ; 6. Judith, b. Oct. 29, '26, d. July 19, '27 ; 7. Judith,
b. July 5, '28, m. Nathaniel Sever, of Naraganset No. 2 (West
minster), July 17, '54 ; 8. James, b. Aug. 18, '30, d. Sep. 3 ;
9. Beulah, b. Jan. 26, '32-3, m. Josiah Goodnow, of Sudb., Aug.
2, '49. Mary, w. of Benj. d. in Fram. Nov. 27, 1766 ; (T. Rec.)
and he m. 2d, Hannah Tracy, of Southb., 1770. He lived at Mr.
Amasa Kendal's, and the " Treadway Meadow" probably derived
its name from him. He was Selectman, 1737. No entry is
made of his death.
TROWBRIDGE, JAMES, of Dorchester, s. of Jhomas (prob. of
Dorchester), m. Margaret, (dr. of Maj. Humphrey Atherton) De 30
1659, and had, iu Dorch., 1. Elizabeth, b Oct. 12, 60, m John M.uck,
at 'Newton, 1683; 2. Mindwell, 1.. June 20, '62, m.  1< uller , and at
GambTlNewtOn, 3. John, b. May 22 1664, 4 Maroaret, b Ap^ 30,
1666 m Ebenezer Stone, of Newton; 5. Thankful, b. Mar. 4, 1667-8 nj.
_ Wki^ • 6. Hannah, b. June 15, 1672, m. (John) Greenwood, and d.

424 TROWBRIDGE.
1728 ; 7. Thomas, b. Dec. 10, 1677 ; 8. Deliverance, b. Dec. 30, 1679, m.
 Ward; 9. James, f. by w. Hannah, of Margaret, b. 1707; Daniel,
1711, m. Hannah Sprine, 1734; and Hannah, 1713 ; 10. William, deac. at
Newton, and d. 1744, f. by w. Sarah, (who d. 1720), of Huldah, b. 1711, d.
se. 3; William,, b. and d. 1713; Huldah, 1715, m. Isaac Steadman, 1738;
James, b. April 28, 1717, m. Jerusha Park, 1740, and lived in Worcester,
(f. of William and several daughters) ; AbigaU, d. 17.38 ; Sarah, b. 1722, d.
1735; Margaret, b. 1724; Beulah, 1726; and Thaddeus, 1728; 11. Caleb,
b. Nov. 7, 1692, Harv. Coll., 1710, ord. at Groton, m. Mrs. Hannah Wal
ter, of Roxb., 1718 ; 12. Mary, m.  Steadman ; 13. Experience, m.
Samuel Wilson, and d. 1705; 14. Abibail. James moved from Dor
chester to Newton, ab. 1664, when his w. Margaret was dismissed from
the church in D., to form a church at Nonantum. (Dorch. Ch. Rec.) He
was deacon of the church at Newton. His w. Margaret d. at Newton,
1672, when he in. a 2d w. Margaret, who, as his wid., d. Sep. 16, 1727. (N.
T. Rec.) Dea. James d. May 22, 1717. (T. Rec.) In his will, he speaks of
his f. in-law, Humphrey Atherton, refers to rights he (James) had in
Dorchester, by his f. Thomas, also names his brothers John Ward, and
John Hides. He was also brother-in-law to Elyas Kendrick. (See Mid.
Deeds. Vol. VI.)
2. THOMAS, s. of James (1), had, at Newton, 1. John; 2. Edmund, b.
1709, Harv. Coll., 1728, after a judge, and d. Ap. 2, 1793 (Farmer); 3.
Ltdia, b. 1711 ; 4. Mart, b. 1715. Thomas, the f d. ab. 1725. (See
Mid. Prob., same year.) [A Thomas, m. at Newton, Susanna, Jan. 7,
1716. A Thos., " late of N. London," Nov., 1727.]
3. JOHN, s. of Thomas(2), m. Mehetabel Eaton, of Fram., dr.
of Jonas, cov. Mar. 20, 1726, and was adm. to the ch. Feb. 4,
1749. His chU. were 1. Mehetabel, b. Jan. 26, 1725-6, m.
 Gates, (her heirs referred to in the wUl) ; 2. Mary, b. July
27, '28, m. Amos Gates m Sud., Nov. 28, 1744, Uved in Fram. ;
3. John*, b. May 22, 1730 ; 4. Lydia, b. Dec 24, 1731, m.
Ralph Hemenway, Jan. 7, '52 ; 5. Thomas^, b. Ap. 1, 1734 ;
6. Ruth, b. Mar. 3, '36, m. Peter Rice of Fram. John, the f.
bought of Sam. BuUen, and Uved at or near Mr. Matthew Gibbs'.
He was Seclectman, 1750, 2 years, and d. May 19, 1762. (T.
Rec.) His wiU was proved soon after. Mehetabel, his wid. was
buried Mar. 26, 1777. (Mss. Journal). John was brother to
Judge Trowbridge.
4. JOHN, Jun., s. of John, (3), m. Margaret Farrar, Mar.
27, 1761, and was adm. to the ch. Jan. 12, 1752. His chU. were
1. JoHN^ b. Feb. 12,1752 ; 2. Peggy, b. Mar. 17, '54, m. Abel
Stone, and 2d, John Jones of Fram. ; 3. Joshua^, b. Feb. 20,
'56 ; 4. Mary, b. July 10, '58, m. Luther Stone ; 5. Martha,
b. Feb. 8, 1762, d. May 6 ; 6. Daniel, b. Feb. 1, '64, m. Pru
dence Badger, June 1785, moved to N. Y., and d. Mar. 1825 ;

TROWBRIDGE. — TRUMBULL. 425
7. Martha, b. Oct. 7, '66, m. Dr. GambeU, of Amherst, and 2d,
— -Dunbar ; 8. Nelly, b. Feb. 7, '69, d. Feb. 18 ; 9. Lydia,
(d. young, of canker-rash), and 10. Nelly, (twins), b. Oct. 4,
1770. N. m. Aaron P. EdgeU, of Fram., and d. a wid., Oct. 22,
1840. Col. John, the f. Uved at the N. part of the Town. He
served as Major at R. I. in the Revolution, was Selectman, 1769,
6 years, and T. Treasurer, 1799, 7 years. He d. May 1807, ce.
77. His w. Margaret d. Mar. 6, 1774, se. 45.
5.'J0HN, s. of John (4) m. Mary Bent, of Fram., in Sud., Ap.
23, 1776, and with w. cov. Sep. 10, '80. Mary was adm. to the
ch. Jan. '90. Their chU. were, 1. Edmund, b. Ap. 30, 1777, m.
Hannah Wheeler, of Western, Mass., Mar. 1800, and Uves in
Fram. ; 2. John, b. June 12, 1778, m. (then of Camb.,) Sarah
How, May 6, 1804 ; 3. Josiah, b. Sep. 28, '85, m. Margaret
Wintermute, Uves, a Physician, at Buffalo, N. Y., of which he has
been Mayor ; 4. William, b. June 20, '91, m. Eliza Jordan,
lives at St. Mary's, N. S. Col. John, the f. was an orderly Ser
geant in the Rev. War, Selectman, 1783, 8 years, T. Treasurer,
1806, 19 years, Representative 1809, 10 years, and Delegate to
the State Convention, 1820. He was trustee of the Academy
1804, 20 years, and gave the sum of $500, as a fund, the interest
to be appropriated in aid of students from Fram. at the Academy,
preparing for College. He was held in general esteem and con
fidence and d. 1826. His w. Mary d. 1844. se. ab. 89.
6. JOSHUA, s. of John (4), m. Anne Stone, had chU., waa
Selectman in Fram., 2 years, and d. Dec. 9, 1824.
7. THOMAS, s. of John (3), m. Hannah Perry, was adm. to
the ch.. Mar. 29, 1752, and his w. do. July 9, '58. Their chU.
were 1. Luther, b. June 3, 1756, m. in Albany, and d. 1802 ;
2. Hannah, bap. Dec. 23, '59 ; 3. Edmond, bap. Mar. 8, '62 ; 4.
Polly, bap. June 15, '66 ; 5. Thomas, bap. June 12, '68 ; 6.
Joseph, bap. June 3, '70. Thomas, the f. moved to N. H., prob.
FitzwiUiam.
TRUMBULL, TRUMBLE, or THRUMBLE, JOSEPH, m.
Mary Cloyes, and had in Fram., Abigail, b. Feb. 23, 1697.
2. JOSEPH, m. Abial Gale, June 18, 1719, and had 1. Abi
gail, bap. Aug. 28, 1720 ; 2. John, bap. Sep. 29, 1723.

took the freeman's oath. May 13, 1640, and had at Camb., by w.
b, L Elizabeth, b. June, 1638 ; 2. John, b. Aug. 4, 1641, and f.

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426 TRUMBULL. — UNDERWOOD ,
at Charlestown. by w. Mary, of James, 1681 ; and Samuel. (See Mid,
Deeds, 1685.) 3. Hannah, b. Dec. 10, 1642; 4. Mart, b. Feb. 9, 1644-5;
5. James, b. Dec. 7, 1647. John, sen., was of Charlestown, 1677 and
1685, where his wid. Elizabeth d. 1696, se. 86. Farmer gives Daniel, of
Lynn, 1647 ; John, of Rowley, 1643.
TUCKER, JOHN, prob. in Fram., 1735. Mr. Tucker was
buried in Fram., July 29, 1797. Abel, was adm. from the ch,
in MUton, Feb. 1799, kept a store at the N. E. part of Fram.,
near Mr. Moulton's, and by w. Rachel, had William, b. Sep. 10,
1801, and Esther, m. — — Haven. Rachel the m„ m. 2d, Jonas
Rug, 1809, and d. in Brimfield, Dec. 1843.
TURNER, AMOS, was rated in Fram., ab. 1756, and Consta
ble, 1759.
TUTTLE, JOSEPH, was b. in Fram., May 27, 1755. May
23, 1793, " Dr. Tuttle began to board with us." (Deac. Buck
minster's Journal.)
TWITCHELL, AMOS, was rated in Fram., 1780. Ezra,
(w. Susannah) had the following, who d. on the days named, and
were buried aU in one grave ; Susanna, d. Dec 19, 1776, se. 8
J., 1 m. ; Anna, Dec. 18, se. 6 y. ; Calvin, do. se. 3 y., 6 m. ;
Cynthia, do. se. 1 y., 5 m. (G. Stone.)
UNDERWOOD, SAMUEL, m. at Wat., Mary Knap, 1741 ;
and had in Fram., 1. Mary, b. May 15, '43, m. Josiah Rice ; 2,
Ruth, b. Aug. 10, '45 ; 3. Lois, b. June 4, '48, m. Daniel Pike ;
4. Samuel, b. Mar. 12, '50 ; 5. Ruth, b. Feb. 7, '54 ; 6. Amos,
b. Oct. 14, '57, m. Molly Lamb, May '84. The wid. Mary was
adm. to the ch., Oct. 25, 1767. [A Samuel was rated in Fram.,
1775.J 2. JONAS, m. Naomi (Pike ?), and with w. cov'd Ap. 15,
1764, and adm. July 1781. Then: chU. were 1. Naomi, d. se.
over 70 ; 2. Anne, bap. Aug. 3, 1766, m. Samuel Moore, of
Gerry, Oct. 6, '95 ; 3. Timothy, bap. June 12,1768, m. Betsey
Lamb, June 7, '92, and d. ha Athol ; 4. Nathan, bap. July 8,
'70 ; 5. Lucia, b. July 6, '72, prob. d. young ; 6. Luther, bap.
Sep. 7, '74, d. young ; 7. Lucy, bap. Oct. 13, '76 ; 8. Olive,
bap. Sep. 10, '78, m. Joseph Moulton, of E. Sud., June 28, 1804.
Jonas, the f. d. in Fram., Sep. 28, 1800, se. 67. Naomi, his w.,
d. Dec. 25, 1783.
3. NATHAN, s. of Jonas (2), m. AbigaU Greenwood, and
had in Fram., 1. Lucy, b. Oct. 21, 1793, m. Joshua Underwood ;

UNDERWOOD. — tJPHAM. 427
2. Nathan, b. July 26, '95, m. Hannah Stone ; 3, Luther, b-
Sep. 27, '97, m. Aseneth Stone, of Wayland ; 4. Abigail, b.
July 22, '99 ; 5. Nancy, b. Ap. 26, 1801, d. 1804 ; 6. George,
b. Mar. 9, '03, d. Sep. '04 ; 7. George, b. Oct. 20, '05, m.
Martha Smith, of HoU. [Nathan, m. AbigaU Lamb, Dec. 27,
1792.] 4. JONATHAN, m. Priscilla BaUla, Jan. 22, 1740, and had
hi Nat., John, b. '42 ; 3Iary, '45 ; Mercy, '47 ; Abigail, '51 ;
and in Sud., Hannah, '55, m. Enoch Johnson, '76.
Lt. Joshua, of Sherb., m. Mercy Fairbanke, Jan. 13, 1708, and had
Mercy, m. Eli Jones, 1729; Jonathan, [probably the J. who m. Priscilla
Bailla, 1740) ; Joshua ; Joseph, m. Jemima Leland, 1739, and d. 1759, (f. in
Holl., of Reuben ; David ; Joshua, m. Lydia Eames ; Elizabeth ; Timothy ;
Miliscent, d. young; Joseph, d. young ; Asa, of Wardsborough; Joseph,
went to Vermont) ; Thankful ; David, A. se. 21 ; Mary. Jonathan, of
Sud., m. Lydia Muzzey, June 4, 1744, and had Keziah, Jonathan, Reuben,
Samuel, Jonas, Lydia. Timothy, of Sud., m. Susanna Bond, 1752, and
had Timothy, David, Elizabeth. John, of Sud., m. Bathshebah Rice,
1763, and had Isaac, Jonas, Anna, Asahel. Joshua, d. at Mendon, ab.
1743, leaving wid. Hannah.
Thomas, of Dorchester, moved to Wat, ab. 1651, and his will was
proved, Ap., 1668 ; he left a w. Magdalen, who d. Ap. 10, 1687, ee. ab. 80 ;
and a son Thomas, who d. 1680. Joseph, of Wat., (br. of Thomas), was
f. by w. Mary, (who d. Feb. 13, 1658-9), of Josq)h, who d. 1692, (w. Eliz
abeth, and chil. John, b. 1676, m. Reb. Shattuck, 1701; Elizabeth, b.
1679; Joseph, b. May, '81 ; Joshua, b. Jan. 31, '82-3, perhaps the J. of
Sherb.); Thomas, b. Oct. 11, 1658, m. Mary Palmer, 1679, and had
Thomas, Mary, Elizabeth, Jonathan, b. 1686, (of Camb. and Lex., w,
Ruth), Abigail, Martha, and Thomas. Joseph, the f. who prob. had other
chil., m. Mary How, of Dorch., 1662, who d. 1667. Joseph, d. Feb. 16,
1676-7, se. ab. 62. Martin, d. at Wat., 1672, had a w. and prob. no issue.
William, of Concord, 1639, d. in Chelmsford, 1693, leaving drs. ; (his
¦wives were Sarah and Ann.) Peter, se. 22, embarked in the Rebecca,
for N. E., 1634.
UPHAM, WILLIAM, m. EUzabeth Robinson in Newton, Mar.
3, 1740-1, and had m Fram., 1. William, b. Aug. 7, 1747, m.
Anne Shepard, 1770 ; 2. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 31, 1750; 3. Na
omi, b. Feb. 18, '52, d. 1769 ; 4. Francis, b. Sep. 15, '54 ; 5.
Daniel, b. Jan. 28, '57 ; and at Newton, 6. Benjamin, b. Feb.
18, 1762, d. 1771 ; 7. Ephraim, d. 1765. WUliam, the f. Uved
near Mr. Rufus Hosmer's ; a ceUar hole remains. His w. EUza
beth was adm. to the ch., Aug. 18, 1754. [Abigail, dr. of
 , bap. in Fram., Ap. 8, 1750.J
Phinehas, of Maiden, had a s. Phmehas b 1659, who d. 1720, and had,
byw. Mary, Mary; James; Jonathan; William, b. Oct 30, 1697; and
Elizabdh.

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USHER, DANIEL, m. Lois Park, Dec 26, 1785.
VICKERY, JOHN, and famUy, warned out of Town, 1725.
(Fram. Rec.)
WAIT, WATE, WAITE, WAYT, WAYTE, WEIGHT, and
WAIGHT, RICHARD, of Wat, had by w. Mary, 1. Steeven, buried Mar.
8, 1638, as. 8 days; 2. John, b. May 6, 1639; 3. Thomas, w. Sarah, and
had, at Wat, Richard, b. Jau. 29, 1674-.5, d. Oct 5, 1690 ; Phebe, b. 1676;
Thomas, b. Mar. 7, '77 ; John, Feb. 16, '80 ; Joseph, Feb. 4, '81-2, d. at Wor
cester, Oct 5, 1753, SB. 71 , (w. Sarah, and had at Wat and Wore, Priscilla,
b. 1707, rn. Charles Ailams ; John ; and Rebecca, m. — Curtis) ; Sary, b.
1687 ; Mary, 1689 ; Richard, 1691 ; Abigail, 1697 ; 4. Joseph, prob. of
Marlb., m. Ruhamah Hager, and had, Ruhamah, d. 1714, as. 38; William,
b. 1679, (m. Abial — , and had at Marlb., Gershom, b. 1700; Jason, '02;
Sarah, '04 ; and at Sherb., Hepsebah, b. Nov. 25, 1707 ; Rebecca, Juue 29,
'09; Abial, Nov. 18, '11 ; Betty, Aug. 31, '14); John, b. and d. 1692; Jo
seph, b. 1695, m. Mary Holland, 1721. Richard, the f., d. at Wat., Jan. 16,
1668, 33. 60 ; (T. Rec ) His wid., Mary, d. 1678, se. ab. 72 ; (T. Rec) See
administration on Mary's est., Mid. Prob., 1679.
Note. — Richard (Wayte,) of Boston, (not, as Farmer supposes, the same
with Richard, of Wat), took the freeman's oath. Mar. 9, 1636-7, and was
prob. the Richard, " Marshal," who obtained a grant of 300 ac. S. of Sud.
River, in Fram.," 1658, which he sold to Mr. Danforth. His will was prov
ed, 1680, his br. Gamaliel, an Executor. His chil. were, by w. Elizabeth,
1. JosEPH,>^d. Nov. 20, 1651, ae. 14; 2. Isaac, b. and d. 1638; 3. Returne,
b.July 8, 1639; 4 Hannah, b. Sep. 14, 1641, (not in the will); 5. Na
thaniel, bap. 1643, [a N. was in Medford, 1696] ; and by w. Rebecca, 6.
John, b. Nov. 1, 165.3 ; 7. Richard, b. 1658 — [a R. and w. Elizabeth, at
Medford, 1720] ; 8. John, b. Feb. 9, 1660; 9. Abigail, (in the will), m. —
Jones. Gamaliel Wate, (br. of Richard, of Boston), took the freeman's
oath. Mar. 4, 1634-5; had, according lo a deposition, a grant near Sentry
Hill, in Boston, (d., says Farmer, Dec. 9, 168.5, se. 87), and was f. by w.,
Grace, of Moses, b. 1637, d. 1638; Grace, b. Jan. 10, 1638-9; Moses, b.
1640, d. 1641; Samuel, b. 1641 ; and John. John, of Maiden, took the
f.'s oath. May 26, 1647, Speaker of the House, 1688, d. 1694, and had Sum-.
uel, b. Oct 11, 1650; Rebecca, 1662; Thomas; and perhaps Joseph. Jo
seph, of Maiden, m. Mercy Tufts, of Charles., 1688, and d , leaving Jbsepft,
Thomas, Peter, and Jonathan; his wid., Mercy, m. — Jenkins Henrt
(Wayte or Wight), of Dedham, m. Jane Goodnow, of Sud., and d. ab. 1662,
f. of John, Joseph, Danid, Benjamin, (perhaps the B. Weight, f., at Sud, of
Hannah, b. Dec. 6, 1702), and a son, name unknown. John, of Ipswich,
had, by w. Katharine, John, 1686. Thomas (Weight) took the freeman's
oath, Oct 8, 1640. Some of this last name were of Concord.
2. JOHN, of Wat., s. of Richard (1), m. Mary Woodward, Jan. 13, 1663,
and had in Wat, 1. John, b. and d. 1665; 2. MART.b Dec. 9. '66, in. prob.
— Randall ; 3. John, b. Dec. 27, '69, f. by w. Mary, at Wat, of John,
b. 1694 ; Mary, '96 ; Robert, '99 ; Sarah, 1704 ; Lydia, 1706 ; 4. Sarah, b.
1672, (not in the settlement); 5 Amos, b. 1679; 6. Rebecca. John, the
f:, d. at Wat, 1691, and his est. was settled 1705. (Mid. Prob.)
3. AMOS, s. of John (2), m. at Wat., Elizabeth Cutting,
1701, and had in Wat., 1. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 11,1701-2, m. in
Fram., Moses Parker, July 5, 1722 ; 2. Susanna, b. Oct. 26,

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1704 ; and at Fram., 3. Amos, b. Dec. 27, 1707 ; 4. Ezekiel*,
b. Sep. 11, 1710 ; 5. John«, b. June 8, 1713 ; 6. Josiah^ b. Feb.
19, 1715-6. Amos, the f. lived in the N. part of Fram., and was
Constable, 1728.
4. EZEKIEL, s. of Amos (3), m. Lydia Stanford, of Sherb.,
Ap. 20, 1738, and had 1. Barechias, b. Ap. 18, 1739 ; 2. Mary,
b. Nov. 28, 1740, d. Dec. 10. Lydia, w. of Ezek., d. Dec. 13,
1740, (T. Rec.) ; and he m. 2d, Rebecca Frost, hi Sherb., June,
1743, and had 3. Rebecka, b. Mar. 16, 1743-4, taught a school
m HoU. ; 4. Thomas, bap. May 18, 1746 ; 5. Thomas, b. June
26, 1748, d. Feb. 14, '48-9 ; 6. Lydia, Dec. 20, 1749 ; 7.
Thomas, bap. Aug. 2, 1752 ; and at HoU., 8. Thomas, b. 1753 ;
9. Thaddeus, 1755 ; 10. Silas, 1758. Rebecca, w. of Ezek.,
d. at HoU., 1779. Ezek. Uved at the N. W. part of HoU.
5. BARECHIAS, s. of Ezek. (4), m. (prob. a Woodward) ;
and had 1. Lydia, bap. Oct. 17, 1762, m. Gershom Eames, Feb.,
1784 ; 2. Elias, bap. Oct. 6, '65 ; 3. Nancy, m. Joseph Blan
chard, Oct., 1789 ; 4. James, bap. May 1, 1770, a blacksmith ;
5. Mart, d. unm. ; 6. Hannah, a cripple. The f. was by trade
a blacksmith, lived near the burying ground, and is said to have
moved to the E.
6. JOHN, s. of Amos (4), m. Hannah Graves, of Southb.,
Oct. 18, 1739, and had in Fram., 1. Hannah, b. July 16,
1740; 2. Sarah, b. Mar. 17, '41 ; 3. John, b. Nov. 15, '44;
4. Daniel, b. May 28, '48 ; 5. Elizabeth, bap. May 3, '52 ; 6.
Ruth, 7. Martha, both bap. Aug. 30, '55.
7. JOSIAH, s. of Amos (3), m. Sarah Stanford, of Sherb.,
1743 ; and with w. cov. July 29, 1746. They had 1. Josiah^ b.
Ap. 25, 1743 ; 2. Sarah, b. Dec. 16, '44 ; 3. Amos, b. Aug.
26, '46, m. at Marlb., AbigaU Townsend, 1768 ; 4. Sarah, b.
Sep. 19, '48 ; 5. Susanna, b. Oct. 14, 1750 ; 6. David, b.
July 26, '52 ; 7. Joseph, b. Mar. 1, '54 ; 8. Betty, b. Ap. 23,
'56 ; 9. Lbverese, b. Oct. 29, '58 ; 10. Phebe, b. Jan. 5,
'61 ; 11. Samuel, b. May 23, '63.
8. JOSIAH, s. of Josiah (7), m. Mary, dr. of Joseph Adams,
and with w. cov. Nov. 1771, and had, 1. Anne, bap. Ap. 5, 1772 ;
2. Polly, bap. Sep. 20, '72 ; 3. Josiah, bap. Ap. 24, '74. The
f. fs said to have d. in the Rev. War. None of this name (Wait)
now remain in Fram.

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John, (w. Anna,) had at Sud., Anna, b. Ap. 8, 1728; John, '30 ; Joseph,
'32; Benjamin, '36-7; Sarah, '39; Lydia, '41. The estate of Gad, of
Poquioge, (Athol), was settled, 1753, the chil., Benjamin, JVathan, Reuben,
Simeon, and a dr. who m. Richard Mureton. Josiah, (w. Sarah), at Athol,
had Eunice, b. Oct 29, 1776 ; Rhoda, b. Jan. 28, 1780.
WALKER, THOMAS, and w. Mary, (who was 14 years younger than
her husband), had in Sud., 1. Mart, m. Rev. James Sherman, 1680;
2. Thomas, b. May 22, 1664 ; 3. William, b. July 22, 1666, m. Sarah Good
now, 1686, and d. 1732, f. of William, b. 1687 ; Sarah, d. young; Thomas,
b. Aug. 15, 1689, m. Elizabeth Maynard, 1717, (f. of Hezekiah, b. 1718;
Sarah, 1720; Nathan, 1722); John, b. Sep., 169.3, m. Jemima Stanhope,
1717, (f. of William, John, james, Phinehas, (the last two of Rutland),
Sybilla, Abigail, and Micah) ; AbigaU, b. Aug. 15, 1702 ; Mary, b. Oct 30,
'06; Hezekiah, b. Oct 8, 1711, m. Hannah Putnam, 1738, f. of Reuben; 4
Hannah, b. November 26, 1668, d. same year; 5. Hannah, b. 1669, m.
Deac. David Rice, of Fram., Ap. 7, 1687 ; 6. Daniel, b. Nov. 2, 1672, d.
Nov. 8 ; 7. Daniel, b. Feb. 10, 1673-4, d. 1755, (f. by w. Dorothy, of Dan
iel, b. Oct 27, 1710, m. Hannah Wood, '47 ; Eliphalet, b. Feb. 11, 1711-2;
Jabez, I). July 18, '14 ; Dorithy, b. Mar. 12, '16-7, m. Isaac Livermore, '46;
Mary, b. Oct 1 1, '18 ; Josiah, b. Sep. 13, '21 ; Bezaleel, b. May 7, '24, m.
Deborah Barnes, '.55); 8. Sarah, b. July 25, 1677, (not in the will); 9.
Abigail, b. Oct 29, 1679, m. John Stevens, 1714; 10. John, d. young;
11. Elizabeth, prob. d. young. The will of Thomas, the f. was proved
at Mid. Prob., 1697. His descendants are numerous on the Sud. Rec.
Thomas, and w. Mary, (prob. the same) were of Boston, where they had
Mary, h. Aug. 9, 1661, and a Thomas, (his son ?) d. 1659. In 1664, the
¦town of Sud. considered if they would give Mr. Walker land, for his en
couragement to keep a free school in Sud. (T. Rec.) In 1672, Thomas,
ordinary keeper at Sud., renewed license. (Co. Rec, HI. 20.)
2. THOMAS, s. of Tho. (l),m. Martha How, 1687; and had
1. Thomas, b. Sep. 1688, d. young ; 2. Samuel, b. Sep. 24,
1689 ; 3. Obadiah, m. Hannah Learned, May 2, 1715, had at
Mskvlh., Silas, Hannah, Obadiah; 4. Martha, m. Joseph Haven,
Jan. 24, 1710-1 ; 5. Mary, m. Elkanah Haven, Dec. 2, 1714 ;
6. Thomas, b. ab. 1700, with w. Mary, adm. to Hop. ch. 1724,
and d. at Hop., 1773, se. 73, — (T. and Ch. Rec.) ; 7. Asa, b.
June 7, 1702, d. Feb. 24, 1722-3 ; 8. Hannah, b. June 17,
1705, m. Moses Haven, Nov. 9, 1721 ; 9. Jason, b. Oct. 28,
1708, Deac. at Hop., and d. 1787, se. 78, f. by w. Hannah, (who
d. 1803, S3. 82), oi Jason, bap. 1733 ; Thomas, bap. '35 ; Asa, bap.
'37 ; Joseph, bap. '39, Deac. at Hop. and d. 1813, se. 75 ; and
^awwaA, bap. '41 ; 10. John, b. Feb. 1,1713-4. Tho. Jun., then
of Sud., bought, 1688, of Gookin and How, 60 ac. on both sides
of the highway from Sud. to Sherb., bounded on John Adams and
John Bent. Feb. 1693-4, his wife is prob. referred to on the
Sud. Records, as teaching a school. He was held in great re
spect in Fram., where he was T. Treasurer, 1700, and Constable,

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w^; n^f l;^'*- ^^' ™- ^'^¦^''¦^ Mr. Swift notices his
burial Oct. 27~-Hodie Sepultus Tho. Walker; proh! dolor."
ms will was proved Dec 2. He owned lands at BiUerica and
WeUs. Martha, (prob. his wid.) m. John Whitney, (his 3d w ^
Nov. 10, 1718. ^'^ ^ou. w.;
¦8. SAMUEL, s. of Tho. (2), m. Hannah Jennings, Nov 3
1715, and with w. cov. Sep., 15, 1717. They had 1, Mary b.'
June 19, 1716, m. Samuel Stratton of Mendon, Nov. 17, '37 ;
2. Samuel, b. June 4, '18, m. Mary Carhle, Sep. 28, 1738, f.'
at Marlb., of Mary, Hannah, Lois, Vashti, Sarah, and Lydia '¦
3. Hannah, b. Ap. 18, 1720, d. Feb. 27, 1720-1 ; 4. Azariah,
bap. June 24, 1722 ; 5. Lois, bap. June 19, 1726. [Sam. of
Nat. m. Wid. Abiel Stone, ofFram., June 15, 1743.]
4. AZARIAH, s. of Sam. (3), m. AbigaU Seaver, and cov.
Mar. 30, 1746. He had 1. Abigail, bap. Feb. 24, 1759, m.
Jonathan Hemenway ; 2. Martil4, bap. Feb. 24, 1759, m. Aaron
Brown, 2d,  Cuttmg ; 3. Azariah, bap. June 10, 1764, m.
Prudence Pepper, Aug 16, 1781, and d. at Nat. ; 4. Samuel, m.
Ehzabeth Parkhurst, May, 1784 ; 5. Hannah, bap. July, 1766, m.
Samuel Lamed, July 7, 1778 ; 6. Mary, m. Tho. Parmenter, of
Sud., 1780 ; 7. Lois, bap. July, 1766, m. David HoUoway of
Marlb., Nov. 1787 ; 8. Sybil, m. Jacob Hemenway, Dec. 1787 ;
9. Matthias, m. Jane Moulton, was f. at Fram., of Hannah, Jane,
Azariah, Matthias, Mary, Sophronia, and Horace, and left town.
Azariah Uved where is a ceUar hole in a pasture, in the N. E.
part of Fram., owned by Henry Richardson, Esq. He d. at
Needham, ab. 1804. His wid. EUzabeth d. Dec. 15, 1815.
Israel, of Hop., d. May 29, 1798, ae. 87, f. of Lois, Abigail, Israel, b-
1743. Wid. Mart d. at Hop., 1813, se. 91. Wid. Sarah d. at Sherb.,
Mar. 10, 1751. John, (w. Lydia), d. at Weston, 1718. Paul, of Sud., m.
Sally Gibbs, of Fram., Feb., 1790. In 1634, embarked in the Elizabeth
de London, Richard, ae. 24; William, se. 15; James, se. 15; Sara, se. 17.
Richard, shoemaker, came over in the James, 1635. Walkers were
early in Lynn, Woburn, and Reading.*
WALKUP, GEORGE, m. Naomi Stevenson, both of Read
mg, Nov. 4, 1688. (Co. Rec.) Theyhadl. THOMAS^b. (Fram.
Rec.) Mar. 16, 1689 ; 2. Georse, b. (Readmg Rec), Jan. 6,
1690-1 ; and at Fram., 3. Naomi, b. Mar. 28, 1692, d. young ;
* In 1650, one William was imprisoned a month for "courting a girl
without leave." (Col. Rec.)

432 walkup.
4. Rachel, b. Jan. 29, 1703-4, m. James BoutweU, Mar. 9,
'43-4; 5. Naomi, b. Ap. 1709, m.  Grant; 6. Thankful,
adm. to the ch. May 16, 1728, m. Ebenezer BoutweU. George,
the f. was Grand Juryman, 1722, and lived on Nobscut HUl. A
ceUar hole remains on Mr. Eben. Warren's farm, where he is said
to have lived. He d. 1748, and his wUl was proved Nov. 28.
The author has discovered no earher trace of this famUy, who are
said to be of Scotch extraction.*
2. GEORGE, s. of George (1), m. Sarah Graves of Sud., Ap.
29, 1725 ; and had, 1. George, b. Ap. 30, 1727, m. Jemima
Very, of Worcester, 1759, and had a dr. Molly, who d. unm. m
Coleraine, ab. 1795 ; 2. Jonathan, b. July 17, 1732, prob. d.
young ; 3. Henderson, b. Sep. 4, 1735 ; 4. William, b. Sep.
24, 1740. George, the f. Uved near Mr. John Eaton's, and d.
Nov. 3, 1748. His wid. Sarah d. 1792, se. 98.
3. HENDERSON, s. of Geo. (2), m. Susannah Clements of
Hop., who was bap. June, 3, 1759, and with her husb. cov. May
20, 1759. They had 1. Hannah, b. May 27, 1759 ; 2.
George, b. Ap. 4, 1762 ; 3. Lucy, b. Nov. 26, 1763 ; 4.
Sarah, bap. Nov. 24, 1760; 5. Susannah, bap. Oct. 30,
1763. They had also Peggy, Thomas, &c The f. moved
to Coleraine, ab. 1763. He m., in aU, 5 wives, was the f. of 17
(or 19) chU., and f. or f. in law to 28 chil. He lived where is a
ceUar hole on Mr. John Eaton's farm.
4. WILLIAM, s. of Geo. (2), m. Elisabeth Stimson of Hop.,
1765, who cov. Nov. 29, 1766. They had 1. Betty, bap. Nov.
29, 1767, m. William Dougherty, Jan. 1788 ; 2. Luther, bap.
Dec 18, 1768, d. young ; 3. Molly, bap. Sep. 23, 1770, d.
unm., ab. 1841 ; 4. Luther, bap. Feb. 14, 1773, d. unm., a
young man ; 5. Milly, bap. Aug. 4, 1776, m. Gideon WiUis, of
Weston, Nov. 7, 1803, Uves in Swansey, N. H. ; 6. Lydia, b.
Aug. 7, 1777, lives unm. ; 7. Beulah, bap. July 18, 1779, m.
Justin Granger, of Con., and d. in Camb. ab. 1834 ; 8. William,
b. Mar. 4, 1781, m. Esther Moore, dr. of John and Anne of Sud.,
and Uves hi Fram., 9. Rupus, m. Nancy Belcher, dr. of John,
* A tradition exists, that the pro- had embarked, during a night passed
genitors of this and the Winch fam- on board, the ship sailed with them,
ily, came over by mistake. Having and the morning found them on their
visited a ship in wbich their friends way to N. E.

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and hves in Fram. William, the f. lived by Mr. John Eaton's,
and d. May 1836, se. 96. His w. EUzabeth d. Mar., 1807.
5. THOMAS, s. of Geo. (1), and w. Hannah cov. in Fram.,
July 10, 1720. They had 1. Dorothy, b. June 19, 1717, iq.
Samuel Britton in Southb., 1740 ; 2. Dorcas, b. Feb. 5, 1719,
m. WUUam Hudson, Mar. 18, 1747 ; 3. William, b. Jan. 30,
1721, d. young ; 4. Hannah, b. Jan. 28, 1723, m. Jonathan
Rugg, Feb. 17, 1743 ; 5. Sarah, b. July 1, '25, [a Sarah, bap.
July 5, 1724], m. Joseph Nurse, Feb. 27, 1746 ; 6. Thomas,
b. Sep. 11, 1727, probably unm., lived on Nobscut, and at Mr.
BaUey's, and afterward dug a cave near Mrs. Gordon's house,
where he Uved alone. He was out in the wars, and is said to
have incurred the particular enmity of the Indians. Thomas, the
f. and w. were adm. to the ch. Ap. 23, 1721. He is said to have
d. in Fram.
WARD, Wid. JOANNA, was in Fram., 1720, with a son.
[She was prob. the wid. of Obadiah, who m. Joanna Harrington,
of Wat., Dec. 20, 1693.J William, of Worcester, m. Mary
Coggm, of Fram., Feb. 20, 1732-3. Ephraim, of Newton,
m. Mary Stone, of Fram., Sep. 24, 1734. Charles, of Southb.,
m. AbigaU Pike, of Fram., Aug. 25, 1742. Abigail, of Fram.,
m. Joseph BeUows of Southb., Sep. 14, 1749. Tibza, m. Ben
jamm An^er, both of Fram., Mar. 1785.
Samuel, of Hop., m. Hannah Cody, 1739. The Ward family is found
on Marlb. and Sud. Rec.
WARREN, JOSIAH, m. Hephzibah Hobbs, Mar. 3, 1737 ;
and had m Fram., 1. Hephzibah, b. Oct. 28, 1741 ; 2. Sabah,
b. Sep. 1, '43 ; 3. Lydia, b. May 16, '45 ; 4. Josiah, b. Mar.
29, '47 ; 5. Esther, b. Jan. 24, 1748 ; 6. Hannah, bap. Feb.
3,1751 ; 7. Isaac, b. July 17, '53, (bap. Aug. 23, 1752) ; 8.
John, b. Dec. 25, 1755, (bap. Dec. 29, 1754).
Jgsiab, the f. was b. Feb., 1715, at Weston, and was s. of John, who
m. Abigail Livermore, 1708. He prob. descended from John, sen , of
WaU who d. Pec. 13, 1667, se. 89, f. of Danid, m. Mary Barron, 1650,
%hn, JHary,ta. John Bigelow; Elizabdh, tn.  Knap; Margaret, d.
1662 ; and prob. a dr., who m,  Bloyce.
2. JOSIAH, m. Fanny Hetaenway, May, 1789, and had 1.
Ebenezer, b. June 9, 1790, m. AbigaU Stow, of Marlb. ; 2.
Samuel, b. Oct. 12, '93, m. Relief, dr. of Ezekiel How, — Se
lectman, 1832, 4 years, Post Master in Fram., and late propne-
37

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tor of the Fram. Hotel ; 3. Dana, b. June 11, 1795, m. Lucy
Tayntor, of Fram. ; 4. Josiah, b. Jan. 27, 1798, m. Ahnira
Manson ; 5. Anna, unm. ; 6. John, m. Maria Gale. Josiah, the
f. was b. July 10, 1756, and d. Nov., 1840, se. 84, 4. His wid.
d. Dec. 2, 1843, se. 79.
John, m. in Fram., Zipporah Brigham, both of Marlb., June 7, 1733.
Samuel, of Marlb., had by w. Rebecca, Danid, b. 1712, Timothy, 171.5.
Thomas, of Southb., by w. Lydia, had Lydia, b. May 12, 1728.
WATSON, OLIVER, was adm., by letter, from the ch. in
Leicester, to occasional communion, Feb. 14, 1724. (Ch. Rec.)
Oliver, (prob. his son), was bap. Sep. 15, 1723.
WEBB, Mr. (said to have been an old countryman), was in
Fram., 1754. He taught a school in Fram.
WEEDG, (prob. for WEDGE), Silence, b. Ap. 4, 1709.
WBNZELL, JOHN, m. Hephzibah Bigelow, in HoU., 1790,
and had 1. Henry, b. Mar., 1791, m. Lucy French, of Boston,
and d. at Sherb., 1833 ; 2. John, b. Jan. 5, '93, m. Mehetabel,
dr. of Abner Haven, Selectman, 1833, 5 years ; 3. Hephzebah,
b. May 20, '95, Uves unm. ; 4. Catharine, b. Oct. 31, '98, m.
Curtis Hartshorn, of HoU., 2d, Ezra Dearth, and d. ab.l839 ; 5.
Eliza, m. Selah Higley. John, the f. was b. in Boston, 1765,
and had a br. Jacob, and sister Susanna. His i. was a foreigner,
b. prob. in Holland. John was a wheelwright and farmer, and
came, 1792, from HoU. to Fram., where he d. 1830, se. 65.
Hephzebah, his wid. d. Dec. 1841, se. 75.
WESSON, or WESEN, SAMUEL, m. Martha Haven, May
7, 1711, and had John, b. Dec. 1, 1711. [Martha Weston,
(prob. wid. of the above), m. in Fram. Isaac Cusans, of Sherb.,
Jan. 12, 1714-5. She d. 1746, hi Sherb.J
2. JOHN, m. Ruth Death, of Sherb,, Jan. 22, 1740, and had
Samuel, b. July 14, 1741.
3. " Mr. Wesson here to make plows," 1789. May 7, 1790,
" Mr. Wesson moved away." (Dea. Buckminster's Journal.)
Jeremiah, of Sud., m. Sarah Bent., 1729, and had Jonathan, b.Sveae:
22, 1730; Sarah, b. Feb. 10, '32-3; James, b. Ap. 2, '34. William, of
Southb., m. Mary Bruce, 1765, and had Josiah, 1767. William, of Hop.,
m. Mrs. Sally Bixby, of do., Feb. 9, 1789.
WETHERBE, or WITHERBY, JOSEPH, had by w. EUza
beth, 1. Hephzebah, b. Feb. 14, 1706-7 ; 2. Deborah, b. Feb. 14,
1709 ; 3. Elizabeth, b. Sep. 15, 1714. Jos., the f. was m Fram.,
1708, and Constable, 1712. He lived in the N. part of the town.

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John and Mary Wethersby, had in Sud., Thomas, b. Jan. 5, 1678 Ca-
1734° ' ^'^^ ^- •^°"°°''' (¦'• ^- ^^3^'' had Joanna, b. knd d. July,
_ WHEELER, ABNER, s. of Abner and w. Elizabeth, who
Uved near the bounds of Lincoln and Concord, came from Concord
to Fram., 1798, opened a store, and in 1801, bought the pubhc
house buUt by John Houghton, which he occupied many years,
with much credit and success. He was Selectman, 1809, 8 years,
a Representative, and one of the Hon. Board of Co. Commission
ers, several years. He was a man of sound judgement, attractive
manners, and estimable character, and contributed much to the
prosperity and growth of the centre viUage. He m. PoUy Ben
net, Dec. 23, 1798, and had G-eorge, Horatio, (both d. unm.,)
and Abner Bennet, Harv. CoU., 1831, a Physician in Boston.
PoUy, w. of Abner, d. Ap. 10, 1836, se. 58', and he m. 2d, Miss
Martha Eaton. He was buried in Fram., Oct. 13, 1843, ee. 71.
[Maj. Benjamin, br. to Abner, came to Fram., 1801, and m.
Rebecca Bennet, Dec. 11, 1804. Capt. Eliphalet, another
br., came to Fram., 1806, m. Clarissa Rice, and has for many
years held the office of Deputy Sheriff. Patty, (a sister), of
Lmcoln, m. in Fram., Stephen Buttrick, of Concord, Dec. 6,
1801. Hannah B. (a sister), m. Nathaniel Swift Bennet, of
Fram.] 2. Abigail, m. Deac. Daniel Stone, Feb. 8, 1703-4. John,
of Nichewaug, (Petersham) , m. Deborah Gleason, of F., Aug. 29,
1751. Isaac, of Holden, m. Sarah Darlin, Aug. 18, 1752.
WHISTON, EZRA, was rated in Fram., ab. 1782.
WHITE, JOSEPH, was joint proprietor with Col. Buckmm
ster 1st, of land in Fram., 1693.
2. JOHN, m. SybUla, dr. of Jos. Buckminster, Jan. 24,1728,
and had in Fram., 1. John, b. Oct. 17, 1728; 2. Thomas, b.
July 27, '31 ; 3. Rebecca, b. Feb. 5, '33-4 ; 4. Sarah, b. June
22, '37 ; 5. Sybilla, b. Oct. 29, '41. This family prob. left
Fram. Margaret, w. or dr. of Thomas, d. at Sud., Nov. 17, 1649. Richard,
(of Sud., 1639), Anthony, and Thomas, (selectman, 1642), shared in the
first three divisions of land in Sud. Anthony, m. Grace Hall, 1645, and
d. at Wat., his will dated Nov. 16, 1685, and left John,* Abigail, m. 

* John, 8. of Anthony, was eon- cards, at tbe Co. Court, 1677. (Co.
victed of having a pack of playing Rec, Vol. 3.)

436 white. — WHITNEY.
Butters, and J\Iajn), ra. Jacob Willard, Oct. 23, 1677. John, of Sud., and
w. Elizabeth, had John, b. Aug. 8, 1653 ; Elizahdh, 1658 ; and Hannah,
1669. Jonathan, of Sherb., (w. Susanna,) had Jonathan, b. Oct. 10, 1704.
David, (w. Abigail), had David, 1731, Sarah, Pder, and AbigaU. James,
of Southb., (w. Joanna), had Mary, 174-.
WHITNEY, JOHN, se. 35, embarked, 1634,* in the Elizabeth and Ann,
for N. E., with 1. Jo. (John), le. 11, m. Ruth  , and d.at Wat., (his
est. settled, 1693), and had at Wat., John, b. Sep., 1643 ; Ruth, b. Ap. 15,
'45, hfi. Enos Lawrence ; JVathaniel, b. Feb. 1, '46-7, tn. Sary Hager, 1673,
(f. at Weston, of Nathaniel, Sary, and William); Samud, July 28, '48;
Mary. Ap. 23, '50 ; Joseph, b. Jan. 15, '51-2, m. Martha Beech, '74, (f. of
Joseph, 1675 ; John, '80, prob. d. at Weston, 1749 ; Isaac, d. young ; I3en-
jamin, b. 1684; Mary; and Martha, d. young); Sarah, b. Mar. 17, '53, m.
Daniel Harrington ; Elizabdh, b. June 9, '56, ra. Daniel Warren, '78 ; Han
nah ; and Benjamin, b. Nov. 28, '60, m. Abigail Hager, '87, and 2d, w.
Eliz., his will proved 1736, (leaving Benjamin, Samuel, Joseph, and
Elizabeth) ; 2. Rtohard, (se. 9), m. Mary Coldam, 1650, and had, at Wat,
Sary, Oct., 1653; Moses, Aug. 1,'55; Joanna, Jan. 16, '56-7; Deborah, Oct.
12, '58; Rebeeca. Dec. 15, '59, <1. 1660; Richard, Jan. 13, '60; and Elisha,
Aug, 26, '62. Richard, sen., and Moses, were among the prop, of Stow,
ab. 1681. Richard, sen. (f. or son), d. at Stow. 1723 ; the descendants nu
merous there.f 3. Nathaniel, (se. 8) ; 4. Thomas, (as. 6), m. Mary Ke-
dell, 1654, and had at Wat., Thomas, b. 1656; John, d. young; John, A.
young; Eliezer, b. 1662, (m. Dority Ross, of Sud., and had Sarah, 1688,
and at Wat., James, Eliezer, Dority, Elnathan, and Jonas); Elnathan, h
1662; jtfari/, Dec. 22, '63 ; Bezaliel, b. Sep. 16, '65; Sary, Mar. 23, '66;
Mary, Aug. 6, '68; Isaiah, b. Sep. 16, '71, (f by w. Sarah, at Camb., of
John, Isaiah, John, Nathaniel, Sarah, Elijah, and Jonas); Martha, b. 1673;
5. Jonathan,^ (se. 1); and by w. Elinor, the f. had at Wat., 6. Joshua, b.
July 15, 1635. (A Joshua, prob. the same, m. Abigail Tarbell, at Wat.,
1672, and had, WUliam, b. Feb., 1677-8 ; Joshua, Cornelius, David ; his drs.
in the will, were Mary, MaHha, Elizabeth, dr. Hutchins, dr. Woods.
Joshua, of Groton, 1697, sold to Nathan Fiske, land in Wat. His will was
dated, Ap. 17, 1713, then ae. ab. 76;) 7. Benjamin.^ Elinor, w. of John,
d. May II, 1659, and he m. thfi same year, Judah Clement. John took
the freeman's oath. Mar. 3, 1635-6, and d. 167.3, se. 74. His inventory is
dated June 4, and his will was proved in the Mid. Prob.
2. JONATHAN, s. of John (1), m. Lydia Jones, Oct 30, 1656, and had
at Wat., 1. Ltdia, b. July 3, 1657, m. at Sherb., Moses Adams, April 15,
1684, and d. May 27, 1719; 2. Jonathan, b. Oct 20, 1659, had a lot, and
built near Chestnut Brook, in Sherb., 1691 or 2, and had by w. Sarah, at
Sherb., Sarah, b. March 2. 1693, m.  Warren ; Jonathan, b. Sep. 27,
'94, d. young; Tabitha, b. Aug. 22, 1696, m.  Parks; and at Wat,
Shadrack, b. Oct. 12, '98; Jonathan, b. Nov. 25, 1700 — [a Jonathan d.at
Mendon, 1755, (Isaac administered,) leaving w. Lydia, and chil. Jesse, Jon
athan, Sarah, David, Susanna, ni. Isaac Tenney, and Lydia, rti. Sam. Bow
ker] ; Anna, b. May 24, 1702, m.  Cutler ; Amos, b. 1705 ; (and in the
will,) Isaac; Timothy; Zaccheus. (b. at Sud. Nov. 16, 1707); Jonathan was
of Concord, when he d., and his will was proved, 1735. He left a w.
Sarah; 3. Anna, b. Ap. 28, 1660, [prob. the dr. who m. Cornelius Fisher]';
* See Mr. Savage's Gleanings. M. children Richard, Jonathan, Joshua,
H- Coll. Hannah Farr, Elizabeth Wetherby,
+ The will of Richard, of Stow, Sarah, Ruhamah, and He&hzibah.
was proved Dec. 23, 1723. He left ^

WHITNEY. 437

, 10. '79, prob. f. by' w. Rebecca, aVsherb.,"of Jo"na^, b. l708rioL'r'10*:
Sylvanus, -12; James, '14; and Ephraim, '16; 10. Abigail, b. Aug 18 '75-
Ia f7nn'^"!f'-^^7?«®' '"• (^^^enj. Jun.) Mercy Traves, in Sherb., Oct
M, 1700, and d. 1718, prob. without issue. (See his will, 1718.) Jonathan
the f. was m Sherb. 1679, and d. there ab. 1702, in which year his will
was proved.
oo^iP-^^^^'. s- °f Jobn (1), had by w. Jane, at Wat., Jane, b. Sep.
29, 1669, m. at Sherb., Jonathan Morse, Jan. 4, 1692-3 ; and at Sherb.
Joshua, b. Sep. 21, 1687. Jane, w. of Benj., d. at Sherb. Nov. 14, 1690.*
4. BENJAMIN, of Fram., m. in Marlb., Mary Poor, Ap. 11,
1695. He was prob. the same, who, hi 1698, occupied land of
Mr. Danforth, in F., bounded on Isaac Bowen and John Whitney.
[Benjamhi was Constable in F., 1723, and '25 ; and Tythinsman,
1726.] 5. BENJAMIN, m. in Wat., Margaret Sanderson, Feb. 24,
1731-2, and had mFram., 1. Jonathan, b. Sep. 25, 1734 ; 2.
Persis, b. Aug. 20, '39 ; 3., Amos, b. Sep. 27, '46.
6. JOHN, s. of Jona. (2), m. Mary Hapgood, 1688 ; and had
1. Mary, b. Mar. 27, 1689, m. Daniel Moore, Feb. 1, 1709 ; 2.
Elizabeth, b. Jan. 29, '90-1, m. Jona. Willard ; 3. James^, b.
Dec. 28, '92 ; and by w. Sarah, 4. Lydia, b. Ap. 18, '95, m.
Richard Haven, Feb. 4, '13-4 ; 5. Hannah, b. Sep. 27, '97,
adm. to the ch. May 17, 1719, m. Ezek. Rice, Jan. 23, '22-3 ;
Sarah, the m. (prob. a Haven), d. Ap. 23, 1718 ; John m. 3d,
Martha Walker, Nov. 10, 1718, who d. Nov. 14, 1721. John,
the father leased of Mr. Danforth, Mar. 25, 1699, at the S.
part of the town, land he already had occupied ; was Selectman,
1714, m aU 3 years ; Constable, 1718 ; Tythingman, 1719 and
24. He was adm. to the ch. July 26, 1719. His inventory
)ears date, May 22, 1735.
7. JAMES, s. of John (6), m. Martha Rice, Feb. 2, 1714-5,
ind was with w. adm. to the ch., Sep. 22, '17. They had in F.,
1. John, b. Ap. 10, 1716, m. AbigaU Perry, of Sherb., Feb. 8,
'38-9, and d. m F., 1741, (wiU dated, Oct. 31), prob. without
issue ; 2. James^, b. June 4, '18. James, and w. were dism. to
Sherb. Ch. Mar. 28, 1728, where he was chosen Deac, and d.
Ap. 10, 1770, se. 77 ; he m. 2d, Elizabeth TwitcheU, 1732, who
* It is quite probable, that Benj. had at Sherb., Benjamin, b. May 22,
had other chil. Benj. (w. Hester), 1709. Benj. d. at Sherb., 1723.
37*

438 WHITNEY.
d. Mar. 31, 1782, se. 85. His other chU. were, Mary, b. May 12,
1720 ; Martha, b. Nov. 9, '21 ; Benjamin, b. June 13, '23 ;
Micah, b. June 4, '25 ; Ezra, b. Feb. 22, '30 ; Daniel, b. Doc.
13, '33.
8. JAMES, s. of James (7), m. Patience Leland, Mar. 18,
1742; and had in Fram., 1. John, b. Mar. 10, 1742 ; and in
Sherb. 2. Joseph, b. Mar. 7, '45 ; 3. Martha, b. Aug. 16, '47.
9. EPHRAIM,* and w. Mary were adm. to the Fraln. ch.
Sep. 6, 1767, and had, 1. Persis, bap. Sep. 6, 1767 ; 2. BassoM,
<or Bascom), b. Nov., 9, '68 ; 3. Martha, b. Feb. 9, '71 ; 4.
John, b. July 9, '73 ; 5. Ephraim, b. Jan. 6, '76. Eph. d. in
Camb., by the accidental discharge of a gun, Sep. 16, 1775. T.
Bee. 10. JONATHAN, m. Susanna (Whitney.'), and had in Sherb., 1. Sc-
SANNA, b. Jan. 20, 1703, m. Gershom Eames; 2. Kezia, b. July 31, '06, m.
 Jones ; 3. Dorothy, b. Aug. 28, '08, m.  Hunt; 4. Mart, b. May
28, '10, m. Jos. Jones, May, '35 ; 5. Ltdia, b. Mar. 3, '12, m. Isaac Hill,
May 2, '45 ; 6. Jesse, b. '14, and 7. Hannah, b. '15, neither in the f.'s will ;
8. Elias", b. Nov. 14, '16 ; 9. Mehetabel, b. Dec. 27, '19, m.  Cutler ;
10. George, b. Aug. 12, '21, d. 1752, f. by w. Sarah, of Isaac, Hannah,
Marsy, and Sarah. Joua., the f., of Holl., d. 1753, his will dated Feb. 2.
11. ELIAS, s. of Jona. (10), m. EUzabeth Mellen, 1746, and
had in HoU., 1. Abigail, b. 1747 ; 2. Elias, b. '50 ; 3. AmriL'
LEN, b. '53 ; and in Fram., 4. Jonathan, b. Jan. 25, '60, kUled
in the Rev. war.
12. MARK, of Hop. m. in Fram., Tabitha Mellen, Jan. 4,
1726-7 ; and had 1. Love, m. Jona. Battle, of Dedham, Jan. 2,
'54 ; 2. Mary, m.  Cody; 3. Thomas, bap in Hop,, 1737 ;
4. Tabitha ; 5. Sarah, bap. '39 ; 6. Esther ; 7. Mark, bap.
1746. Mark was adm., by letter, to Fram. Ch., Feb. 10, 1754,
and d. at Nat., his wUl dated June 17, 1760. His w. Tabitha
taught school in Hop.
13. Isaac, m. m F. Elizabeth Bridges, Sep. 27, 1722, (had at
Hop., Judith, 1727). Huldah, m. m F., Zech. Morse, of
Marlb., Nov. 16, 1724. Abigail, m. in F., Ebenezer Chapm,
of Mendon, Mar. 29, 1743. Joseph, of Sherb., m. Sarah Park,
of F., Oct. 3, 1792. Elenor, was early in Fram.. John, d. in
Fram., June 18, 1805.
* Tradition supposes Eph. to hare S. part of tbe town, and was living,
been son of Abraham, a blacksmith, 1796 ; his widow is noticed, 1797.
who had a bp. John, and lived in the T. Rec.

WHITNEY. — willard. 439
Benjamin, of Mailb., m. Sarah Barret, 1710, (who d. 1730), and his est
vvas divided 1749 ; he left w. Abigail, and chil. Solomon, b. 1721 ; Sarah,
'23; Z>inaJ,'27; Job, '29; Abigail, '31; Benjamin, '32; George, '33; Sam-
vel, 34 ; Anna, '36. Israel, of Oxford, (w. Hannah), d. 1746. EzhxiEL,
pt Sutton, d. 1753. Nathaniel, (w. Sarah), of Sherb., had John, b. 1716.
Nathaniel, of Westb., d. Jan. 27, 1776, ee. 79, and had by w. Mary, (d.
Dec. 3, '76, SB. 76.) Ephraim, b. 1722; Oliver, '24; .Man/, '27; JVathanid,
•28; Anna, '30; Lucy,'3'l. Eli, of Westb., (w. Elizabeth, who d. 1777,)
had Eli, b. 1765; Elizabeth, Benjamin, Josiah. John, of Weston, (w. Sa
rah,) d. 1749, tl of Joseph, Isaac, Zechariah, John, Abraham. Thomas, of
Southb., m. Ann Gould, 1753. Jason, (w. Arabella,) of Sud., had Mieah,
1730; Gebi^e, '33. John, of Sud., (w. Bethiah,) had JSpAraim, 1740. John,
of Botton, (w. Elizabeth,) d. 1747.
WILDER, ELIZABETH, adm. to the ch., Nov. 1789.
WILLARD, BENJAMIN, b. ab. 1665-6, s. of Maj. Simon
WUlard, of Concord, m. Sarah, dr. of John Lakin, of Groton,
was of Sud., 1693, and had in Sud., Semione, b. Ap. 27, 1701,
m. Phoebe Newton, June 10, '29 ; Hannah, b. 1702 ; Dorothy,
b. 1706 ; Hannah, b. Jan. 19, 1707, m. Eph. Brigham, of Marlb.,
1730 ; Benjamin, b. Jan. 19, 1708. His other children were
Joseph ; Sarah, m. Tho. Pratt, of Fram., Jan. 24, 1710-1 ;
Margaret, m. Nehemiah How, and 2d, James Miller ; and Es
ther, m. Thomas Boyle. Benj. was rated in F., 1710, and with
w. Sarah, adm. to the ch.. May 12, 1717. He removed to Hasan
amisco (Grafton), where he was a prominent man, and d. June
16, 1732, 86. 66. His will was proved at the Worcester Prob.
Inventory .£663. He was a Grantee of Princeton, 1686, was
" very serviceable to his country, in his younger days, as Capt. of
a Co. against the Indians," declined the office of Lt. Col., in Col.
J. Chandler's Reg., and held a commission as Justice of the Peace.
N. E. Weekly Journal, June 26, 1732.
2. JOSEPH, 3. of Benj. (1), m. hi Fram., Martha, dr. of
Capt. Isaac Clark, Jan. 5, 1715-6, with w. cov'd, June 30, 1717,
and had m Fram., Benjamin, b. Nov. 13,1716, m. Sarah Brooks,
of Concord, May 17, 1739 ; Sarah, (prob. his dr.), bap. Oct.
12, 1718, m. Noah Brooks. The f. moved from Fram. to Graf
ton, where he was known as Maj. Joseph, and d. ab. 1774. His
other chU. were Joseph, m. Hannah Rice; Isaac, m. Sarah
Whipple ; Josiah, m. Dinah How ; Daniel, m. SybiU WiUard ;
Simon, d. unm.; Solomon, d. unm. ; Martha, m. David Harrmg
ton, and was drowned in Sud. River, in F., during a freshet, Ap.
29, 1747 ; Hannah, m. Richard Roberts ; Phoebe, unm.; Mary,

440 WILLARD. — WILLIAMS.
m. Daniel Goddard. In ah obituary notice of Maj. Joseph, it is
said, that " very few men have left behind them a fairer moral
character." Jonathan, of Sud., m. Mary Cook, of Camb., Jan. 23, 1728-9; and had
in Sud., Samuel, b. Nov. 7, 1729, d. 1733 ; Elizabeth, b. Mar. 12, 1734-5, d.
at Shorb., May 22, 1744 ; James, d. at Sh., July 4, 1744 ; Susanna, A. do., June
26, '44. John, and w. Elizubeih, had chil. in Sud.
WILLIAMS, ABRAHAM, (from Sandwich), a native of
Marlb., m. Mrs. Anna Buckmhister, of Fram., Sep. 11, 1751.
(Mss. Rec. of J. Jones, Esq.); and had (on record, in Fram.) 1.
Sarah, b. Sep. 6, 1752, N. S., m. Rev. Mr. Fuller, of Prmceton,
and d. in Boston, Feb. 22, 1796 ; and at Sandwich, 2. Abraham,
b. 1754, and d. at Sandwich, Feb. 22, 1796 ; 3. Elizabeth, b.
1756, m. Dr.  Smith, of Sandwich, and d. m Boston ; 4.
Robert Breck, b. 1757, d. in the prison ship, at N. Y.; 5. Anna,
b. 1759, m. Rev.  Smith, of Martha's Vineyard ; 6. Joseph,
b. 1761, m. m Me., and d. in Boston ; 7. Martha, b. 1762, m.
Capt. Tobey, of Sandwich, and d. in Me. ; 8. William, b. 1765,
m. "  Atwood, and d. in Fram. ; 9. Thomas, b. 1768, m. 
Atwood, and d. in Boston ; 10. Caroline, b. 1770, m. Josiah
Dwight, of Stockbridge, and had two sons, one kiUed in a priva
teer. Abraham, the f., was grad. at Harv. Coll., 1744, and S.
master in Sud., do.; ord. at Sandwich, June l4, 1749, and d. Aug.
8, 1784, se. 58.
2. EZEKIEL, and w. Sally, had in Fram., 1. Ezekiel, b. Jan.
8, 1782 ; 2. Nancy, b. Nov. 29, '84 ; 3. Polly, b. Oct. 9, '87.
The f. moved to N. Y., May 11, 1790.
3. THOMAS, (said to have bepn br. of Ezek.), was with w.
Susanna adm. to the ch. from Roxb, 1782, and had in Fram., 1..
Thomas, b. June 4, 1782 ; 2. Patty, b. June 1, '85 ; 3. Billy,
b. Oct. 12, '87. Thomas, the f., moved to N. Y., May 11, 1790.
3. HANNAH, (not related to the above, but a connection of
the w. of Timothy Stearns, of Fram.), m. in Fram., John Belcher,
June, 1787.
Abraham, of Marlb., (w. Joanna), before 1692, had sold lands to John
How, sen., and was prob. the same who d. 1712, and had been repre
sentative from that town. Abraham, of Marlb., m. Prudence How, 1715,
(she d. 1725), and had Isaac, b. 1716 ; and Elizabdh, 1723, d. young. He
had a son WUliam, bap. 1731. William, of Marlb., had by w. Elizabeth,
Thomas, b. and d. 1692 ; and Abraham. Thomas, of Sud., m. Sarah Foster,
Sep. 23, 1686. William, of Sud., m. Elizabeth Jennison, 1767. Nehe
miah, of Sud., (w. Hepzibah), had WUliam, b. 1745, &c. Samuel, of

WILLIAMS. — WILSON. 441
Sherb., m. Abigail Goddard. 1716,
1769, ¦ ¦ -
1767.

i7fiQ »n.l ho^  {J*^-. .William, of Southb., m. Sarah Drury
1769, and had a numerous family. Joseph, (w. Zerviah), of Southb.,

r^/^^lfil^.' """.iTV^^^^' NATHANIEL, of Roxbury, m. Hannah
Crafts, 1645, and had Hannah, b May, 1647 ; Joseph, and Benjamin,
twins, b. 1655 ; Isaac, b. 1658, m. Susanna Andiews, 1685 d at Newton •
his estate settled 1720 — his chil., Samuel, Ebenezer, Susanna, Hannah, and
AbigaU. Nathaniei and w. Hannah, of Muddy River, had Mary, b. May
22, 1661 ; Abigail, b. 1663. Administration on Nathaniel, of Newton ee
ab. 70, was granted, in 1692, to his oldest son JVathanid, and his youn>'est
B. Samuel. (Mid. Prob ) Hannah, w. of Nathaniel, d. at Newton, Au".
18, 1692. (Newton Rec.) The est. of N., sen, was settled April 9, 1694';
his chil., Benjamin, (dec'd) ; JVathaniel ; Joseph ; Samud ; Isaac ; the w. of
Tho's Oliver; the w. of Tho's Gill ; Rebeckah, w. of Shubael Sever ; the
w. of Edward Jackson.
Benjamin, (prob. s. of Nathaniel), had at Roxb., Benjamin, b. 1678. B.
(w. Sarah, who d. 1689), had at Newton, John, b. Ap. 17, 1688. B.'s est.
was settled, 1705 ; his chil. John, Benjamin, Joseph, Sarah, and Mary. Jo
seph, of Newton, (prob. s. of Nathaniel), bought land, 1678, of Richard
Piarks, (both of Cambridge Village). He d. 1725, and had by w. Deliver
ance, (who d. 1718), Hannah, b. June 10, 1685, m.  Turner ; Deliver
ance, Oct. 1, 1687, m. at Wat, Daniel Squier, 1710 ; Margaret, b. Oct. 1,
1689, ns.  Pitte ; Sarah, ni. (William ? ) Trowbridge ; Thankful, b.
1692 ; Mary, b. 1694 ; Experience, b. 1696, m.  Willcains ; Elizabeth, m.
Wm. Ward ; AbigaU, tn.  Smith ; Josiah. Samuel, of Newton,
(whose chil. had letters of g. ship, 1717), had by w. Experience, (who d.
1705), Experience, b. 1697; Margard, '99; Samuel, 1701; Thomas, 1703;
Experience, '06. Robert, of Camb., m. Deborah Stevenson, and had
Z>e6oraA, 1666 ; iSarofc, '68; Andrew, Ap. 17, '70. Andrew, (w. Hannah),
had chil. at Camb., Andrew, b. 1696, Hannah, Deborah, John, Mary. John,
of Newton, (who m.  Mayhew), had a s. John, who in. Mehetabel
Metcalf, and d. in Sutton, 1784, ae. 48, f. of Maj. John, of Petersham, b.
1765. 2. NATHANIEL, Jun., s. of Nath. (1), m. Hannah Jackson,
and had in Newton, 1. Nathaniel^, b. Dec. 4, 1682 ; 2. Eliza
beth, b. Nov. 9, 1684 ; 3. Hannah, b. Oct. 18, 1686 ; 4. Su
sanna, b. Nov. 6, 1688, d. unm. in Fram., Dec. 7, 1746; 5.
Edward, b. Oct. 3, '89, signed a dissent, on the T. Records of
Fram., as an inhabitant. Mar. 4, 1716-7, and was of Shrewsbury,
a bricklayer, Feb., 1746-7. Besides these, Nath. was f. (by the
same wife), of 6. Mary, m. in Fram., Gideon Bridges, May 23,
1723 ; 7. Relief, m. John Stacy, and 2d, Deac. Moses Pike,
Dec. 29, 1737 ; 8. Thankful, adm. to the ch., Mar. 14, 1725,
m. Isaac Gleason, of F., Dec. 9, '25, and d. in Westmoreland,
N. H., 86. over 90 ; 9. Abigail, (half sister to the former chU.),
m. Richard Mellen, of F. (See Mid. Prob. files.) Hannah the
m. d. in Newton, Sep. 26, 1690, and the f. m. 2d, Elizabeth Os
land Mar. 11, 1692-3. In 1698, N., bricklayer, and w. Elizar

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beth, executed a deed of house, &c., in N. to James Benton. Nath.
Sen., was rated in Fram., 1710, and d. Dec. 26, 1721. (T. Rec.)
His w. Elizabeth d., Mar. 10, 1715. (T. Rec.)
3. NATHANIEL, s. of Nath.' (2), m. EUzabeth Reed, Dec,
28, 1709, was adm. to the ch., June 8, 1728, and had m Fram.,
1. Phinehas, b. Aug. 19, 1710, m. Anne Jones, Oct. 26, 1739 ;
2. Mary, b. Dec. 10, 1713 ; 3. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 24, 1714-5 ;
4. Benjamin, suddenly killed by a fall from a cart. Nath'l, the
f., was Constable, 1724, and Selectman, 1728. He d. in Fram.,
his Inventory, (£1690-1-6), bearing date, Ap. 8, 1751. His
wid. Ehzabeth, (who had a dr.-indaw, Rush or Rust), was hvmg,
very aged, 1763.
4. JAMES, (prob. b. in Newton), m. Deliverance Bridges,
Jan. 21, 1719-0, and with w. cov'd, Sep. 1721, and adm. to the
ch., Feb. 2, 1724. They had in Fram., 1. John, b. Oct. 17,
1721, H. Coll., 1741, Physician, m. Elizabeth Overing, and f. of
John, 0., m. Nancy Dench; &nd Mary Ann, m. Dr. John Money,
of Prov. ; 2. Jesse, b. Ap. 4, 1724, d. prob. unm. in Hop., ab.
Jan., 1759. James and w. D., were received from Fram. to the
Hop. ch., 1729. They had m Hop., Elizabeth, bap. 1726, d.
unm. ; Jambs, b. July 8, 1730, m. Elizabeth Bowker, 1754, and
f. of James, b. '64, d. in Fram., 1833, m. Mary TUton ; Elizaheth,
m. Peter Clark, of Newton, and lives a wid. in Fram.
John, of Hop., had Benjamin, bap. 1741 ; Mary, bap. 1743. James, m.
2d, Mary Barret, 1751, and had, in Hop., JVathanid, bap. 1753, of Winch-
endon. Josiah, of Hop., br. of James, m. in Fram., Hannah Cloyes, Ap.
22, 1735, and had at Hop., Lydia, b. 1737.]
5. Abigail, dr. of — ,, bap. Mar. 4, 1749-0. Anne, m. Jona.
Clark, May 2, 1745, and d. in Fram., 1797, se. 81. Lt. WUson
Uved hi the N. part of Fram., 1737.
John, came over in the John and Sarah, of London, 1651. John, d. at
Medfield, 1691, f. by w. Sarah, of Thomas, b. Nov. 12, 16.52; Elizabdh,
16.53; Elizabdh, 1656; John, '60; Thomas, Nov. 18, '62; Susanna, Dec,
'64. John, of do., and w. Sarah, had John, b. May, 1686 ; Elizaheth, Oct.,
'89; Roger, '91. Michael, (w. Mai7), of Medfield, 1675. Hknrt, (w.
Mary), of Dedham, bad Midinel, b. Aug. 7, 1644; Sarah, Mary, and Elizar
beth. John, of Sherb., d. 1756, ee. 44, having by w. Mary, a son John, b.
1747, and four drs. older. Benjamin, of Hop., d. 1751, left w. Rebeckah,
and chil. Joseph, Samud, Jonathan and JVathaniel. Nathaniel, (w.
Thankful), was of Charle.-town, 1684 Deac. Edward d. at C, 1706, f. of
William, John, and four daughters. There were Wilsons early at Maldeu.
WINCH, SAMUEL, m. Hannah Gibbs, Feb. 11, 1673 ; and
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3. John, b. Jan. 8, 1679 ; 4. David, b. Mar. 15, 1684, d. at
Annapolis Royal, and his br. John administered, 1711 ; 5. Hannah,
b. Jan. 16, 1687^8, m. Ebenezer Hemenway, May 17, 1711 ; 6.
Silence, b. Nov. 10, 1690, m. Nathan Haven, June 4, 1713 ;
7. Thomas'', b. 1694. Samuel, m. Sarah Barnard, of Wat.,
Jan. 11, 1698-9, and had, 8. Mary, b. Nov. 23, 1700, m. Beno
ni Adams, of Sherb., May 14, 1724, and d. m HoU., a wid., ab.
1744 ; 9. Daniel", b. June 28, 1702. Samuel, the f. , appears on
Sud. Rec, 1671. He bought, 1683, of IVid. Anne Stone, 56
ac. at Wolfe Swamp, a part of Corlet's Farm, (prob. at the Frost
place*). In 1689, "Winch's old house" is referred to as on
Mr. Danforth's land. He was among the original members of the
ch. in Fram., Oct. 8, 1701 ; was Selectman, 1709, and Tything
man, 1716. " Aug. 3, 1718, our brother, Sam. Winch, was bu
ried, who died of a cancer." Swift's Journal.
Note. — The only early notice of this family, is the marriage of Mary
Winch, at Springfield, to Richard Everett, June 4, 1643.
2. ^JOHN, s. of Samuel (1), was adm. to the ch., Sep. 22,
1717, and his w. Elizabeth, Sep. 29. They had, 1. Elizabeth, b .
Dec. 21, 1706, d. unm., se. ab. 20 ; 2. John, b. July 10, 1710 ;
3. David*, b. Dec. 9, 1714 ; 4. Jonathan, b. July 3, 1716 ; 5.
Deborah, b. Dec. 27, 1717, d. unm., ab. 1727. John, the f., d.
Jan. 19, 1718-9, (T. Rec), (se. 46). His w. Ehzabeth had
administration on his est.
3. yOHN, s. of John (2), m. Mehetabel PUse, Jan. 27, 1743 ;
and had Mehetabel, b. July 7, 1744, m. Thomas Brown, and
lived at Mrs. Swan's, near SaxonviUe.
4. ^DAVID, s. of John (2), m. Naomi Gibbs, and had, m F.,
1. Sarah, b. July 12, 1735 ; 2. John, b. July 17, '36, m. Keziah
Goodale, and Uved in Holden ; 3. Naomi, b. May 16, '38 ; 4.
Elizabeth, and 5. Silence, twins, b. Mar. 13, '89 — S. m. Eb
enezer Belknap ; 6. David, b. Mar. 10, '43, unm., Uved and d. at
Winchendon ; 7. James, b. May 31, 1746, Uved at Holden, and
d. unm., young ; 8. AABON^ bap. Oct. 23, '48. David and w.
* Simuel is said to have lived tradition supposes to have been built
where^" a cellar bole, nearly oppo- by Sam. and a son, near 150 years
site the old Frost house ; this last, since.

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were recommended to the ch. in Shrewsbury, Sep. 14, 1761, and
Uved m Boylston.
5 . ^AARON, s. of David (4) , m. Ruth Winch, and had Rhode,
bap. May, 1781. The f. moved from Fram., ab. 1787, to Barre
and Winchendon.
6. ^JONATHAN, s. of John (2), m. EUzabeth Clements, of
Reading, and with w. cov. Dec, 1746. They had 1. Ruth, b.
Mar. 23, 1746, m. Aaron Wmch, and d. in Wmchendon, 1838
2. .Deborah, bap. Jan. 20, '50, d. young ; 3. Susanna, bap,
Nov. 19, '52, adm. to the ch., Feb. '81, and d. unm., 1821 ; 4.
Jonathan, bap. Mar. 9, '55, d. young ; 5. Sarah, bap. Aug. 22
'62, d. young ; 6. Sarah, bap. Nov. 17, '65, m. WUham Green
wood, Ap. 9, '99, and d. 1843 ; 7. Anna, m. Samuel Cutting,
and d. ab. 1840, in Fram. ; 8. Elizabeth, bap. Nov. 28, '73
prob. d. young. Jonathan, the f., Uved at Deac Jona. Green
wood's, and d. 1770. His w., Elizabeth, survived many years,
7. ^THOMAS, s. of Sam. (1), m. Deborah Gleason, Oct. 23,
1718, and was with w. adm. to the ch. May 5, 1722. • They had 1.
Daniel, bap. Ap. 10,1720, (not in the wiU) ; 2. Thomas^ b.
June 25, '23 ; 3. Samuel^, b. June 7, '26 ; 4. Deborah, b. Jan.
27, '28-9, m. Maj. John Farrar, of Fram., Oct. 4, '50 ; 5.
Hannah, b. July 15, '31, m. David Rice, Sep. 27, '50 ; 6. Jo
seph", b. Mar. 1, '33-4 ; 7. Nathan", b. Nov. 9, '37. Lt.
Thomas, the f., was Selectman, 1733, and d. in Fram., Sep. 22,
1761, se. 67. (G. Stone). He left, by his wUl, a negro girl,
Jenny. 8. ^THOMAS, s. of Tho. (7), m. Elizabeth Drury, Dec 20,
1743, and had, 1. Caleb, b. Sep. 26, 1744, m. Mehetabel May
nard, and Uved in FitzwiUiam. [Caleb, and w. Mehetabel, of
Monadnoc, were adm. to the ch. in Fram., July 28, 1770. Ch.
Rec] ; 2. Catharine, bap. Dec. 8, 1745, m. Eldad Atwood, of
Medway, May 4, 1780, and Uved m HoU. ; 3. Sybilla, bap. Feb.
14, 1748, m. Timo. Dadmun, and d. in Fram. ; 4. Hannah, bap.
Oct. 15, '49, m. Daniel Belcher, and d. 1805 ; 5. Jason, bap.
Sep. 1751, m. Elizabeth Maynard, and moved to FitzwiUiam ; 6.
Joel, bap. June 10, '52 ; 7. Samuel, bap. Jan. 15, '55 ; 8.
Reuben, bap. Nov. 20, '57 ; 9. Samuel, bap. Feb. 3, '60 ; 10.
Thomas, bap. Ap. 27, '62 ; 11. Ellick, bap. June 29, 1766.
[Thomas m. Ehzabeth Drury, July 17, 1754.] Thomas, Jun.,
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9. ^SAMUEL, s. of Tho. (7), m. Mary, dr. of Eben. Wm-
. Chester, Nov. 22, 1751, and was with w. adm. to the ch., Aug.
30,1752. They had, EbenezerI", b. Feb. 12, 1753. Samuel,
d. Mar. 17, 1754, ^. 26 ? (G. Stone.)
10. ''EBENEZER, s. of Sam. (9), m. Esther Brinley; and
had 1. Polly, b. Feb. 27, 1776, d. young ; 2. Nathaniel, b.
Oct. 7, '78, d. 1779 ; 3. Katy, b. Feb. 19, '82 ; 4. Nathaniel,
b. May 9, '84. Eben. the f. lived hi Deac. Buckminster's house,
and left town, ab. 1786, for Newton.
11. ^JOSEPH, s. of Tho. (7), m. Mary Beals, of E. Sud.,
and with w. cov. Feb. 15, 1756. They had 1. Molly, b. Mar.
28, '56, m. Wm. Beals ; 2. Lucy, b. Oct. 13, '57, m. Wm. Haven,
ofFram., Nov. 23, '75, and Uved at Wayland ; 3. Joseph, b. June
25', '59, m. Anne PhUips, of Lexington, Uved in Lex. and Fram.,
and moved E. ; 4. Abijah, b. May 31, '61, m. Anna Warner,
moved off, and d. 1843 ; 5. Patty, b. Mar. 12, '63, m. Dan. Bemis,
of Weston, and d. 1838 ; 6. Jesse^^ b. May 6, '65 ; 7. Luther,
b. Mar. 19, '67, m. Lydia Beals, and a 2d w., and moved from
town ; 8. Nelly, b. Dec. 15, '68, m. Leonard Cummings, of
Cornish, lately Uving at C. ; 9. EtnsriCE, b. Oct. 26, '70, m.
John Gates, Jan. 6, '95, and d. m Marlb., N. H., 1814; 10.
Reuben, b. Sep. 22, 1772, m. OUve Eaton, Sep. 26, '94, and d.
m Fram., 1846 ; 11. Samuel, bap. Ap. 7, '76, m., then of Marlow,
N. H., Ruth, dr. of Abijah Hemenway, Mar. 12, 1801, and d. in
Boston ab. 1836. His w. Ruth d. Sep. 22, 1820. Joseph, the f.
served as a Capt. in the war of the Rev. ; was noted as a superior
marksman, and for his ready wit. He d. in Fram., Ap. 7, 1815.
12. 2JESSE, s. of Jos. (11), m. Patty Brown, Mar., 1788,
who was adm. to the ch., Sep. 1796. They had, 1. Enoch,
bap. Sep., 1796, m. Dorcas Greenwood, and was shot at a Tur
key shooting ; 2. Lucy, bap. Sep., 1796, m. Charles Morse ; 3.
Nancy, bap. May, '97, m.  Barker, of N. H. ; 4. Martha,i
m. Wm. Flagg, of W. Needham, a Tavern Keeper. Jesse, the
f. d. at Princeton, ab. 1804.. His w. Patty m. 2d,  Jackson,
of Newton, and d. in Nat.
13. ^NATHAN, s. of Tho. (7) m. Thankful Gibbs, of E.
Sud.,' and was, with w. adm. to the ch., Nov. 24, 1759. They
had i. Thankful, b. Ap. 19, '60, m. Joseph Nichols, Aug. 26,
'79 and lived m Grafton ; 2. Nelly, b. Jan. 27, '62, d. young ;
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446 winch.
3. Deborah, b. May 6, '65, m. Oldham Gates, June, '83, and
Uved in N. Y. and N. H. ; 4. Nathan, b. Feb. 28, '67, m.
Lydia RoUms, of Dublin, N. H., Nov. 22, '92 ; 5. Miliscent,
b. Nov. 22, '63, m. Ehsha Frost, Ap. 26, 1781. The f. m. 2d,
AbigaU Brown, Feb. 8, 1769, and had, 6. Hephzebah, bap. Oct.
1, '69, m. Samuel RoUins, of Dubhn, N. H., Nov. 22, '92 ; 7.
Abel, bap. Aug. 11, '71, d. young ; 8. Joel, bap. July 28,
'73, d. young ; 9. Lucy, bap. Nov. 2, '77, m. John Palmer ; went
to Littleton, N. H. ; 10. David, left town; 11. Abel, b. Mar.
15, '80, moved to Littleton, N. H. ; 12. Anne, m. Sylvanus Phipps,
Feb. 1802, and d. 1835 ; 13. Joel, m. SaUy Sessions, of Wey
mouth. Lt. Nathan, the f., was buried, Sep. 5, 1803.
14. ^DANIEL, s. of Sam. (1), m. Sarah Gibbs, Mar. 4,
1731 ; and had 1. Daniel, b. Jan. 12, 1731-2. Sarah, t*he
m. d., Feb. 2, 1733-4, and the f. m. 2d, AbigaU Reed, of Sud.,
Mar. 11, 1742, and had 2. Silas^^ b. July 29, 1744 ; 3.
Mary, b. Oct. 28, '47 ; 4. Sarah, d. unm., Oct. 9, 1805 ; 5.
Abigail. [One of the drs. m. prob.  ChUds, of Concord.]
Daniel the f. Uved back of Ezra Hemenway's. He was adm. to
the ch., Sep. 2, 1750 ; his w. AbigaU, do., Mar. 4, 1749. Dan
iel's wUl was proved Sep. 4, 1758.
15. ^SILAS, s. of Daniel (14), m. Elizabeth Jones, and with w.
cov. Jan. 31, 1768. They had 1, Josiah", bap. Mar. 6, 1768 ; 2.
Levinah, bap. Sep. 10, '69, prob. d. young ; 3. Olive, bap.
June 23, '71, d. unm.; 4. John, bap. July 18,'73, m. — Gould, of
Maiden, and Uved there and at Fram. ; 5. Elizabeth, bap. Oct.
6, '76, m. Peter Woodbury, of Walth., Mar. 24, '96, and Uved
at Bridgewater ; 6. Anne, bap. Ap., 1781, m. Jason Belcher,
Nov. 9, 1800, and 2d, Benjamm Dudley, d. m Sud. ab. 1841,
had in Fram., a dr. Charlotte. Silas, the f., d. Sep. 19, 1834,
se. 90 y. and 2 m. His w. Ehzabeth, d. Ap. 2, 1833, se. 91 y.,
6 m.
16. ^JOSIAH, s. of SUas (15), m. PoUy Moulton, May, 1789,
and had 1. Mary, b. May 14, '90, m. Lewis HiU of Fram. ; 2.
Josiah, b. Sep. 1, '92, m.  Robmson, and  Dutton ; 3.
Luther, b. Mar. 17, '96, m.  Stone, lives in N. Y. ; 4. John,
b. Aug. 5, '98, m. ia Sag Harbor, N. Y. ; 5. Sally, b. June 21,
1801, m. Micah Claflin, and 2d, Wm. Hyde ; 6. Betsey, b. Dec
12, '03, m. Alden Jones, of Vt. ; 7. Lucinda, b. Aug. 13, '06,

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m. John Jennison, of BeUmgham; S.Walter, b. May 10, '11,
m. Nancy Davis. Josiah the f. d. m Fram., Ap. 22 1833
PoUy, his w. d. Dec. 11, 1841, se. 71.
17. THOMAS, m. AbigaU Hager, of Waltham, Feb. 22 1759 •
and had 1. Thomas, b. Dec. 1, '61 ; 2. Samuel, b. j'an. 3l'
1763. '
18. DANIEL, of Fram., m. Rebecca Reed, of Rutland
1761. HANNAHm. Jabez Nichols, in Wore. Cc, 1740. Eul
ABETH, bap. in Fram., Jan. 11, 1746. Leonard C. d. Sen
11, 1805. (T. Rec) ^'
WINCHESTER, EBENEZER, m. Martha Buckmmster, Feb.
13, 1717-8, with w. cov. June 7, 1719, and the w. adm. to the
ch., Aug., 1725. They had 1. Martha, b. Aug. 11, 1719 ; 2.
Mary, b. Aug. 26, '22, m. Samuel Wmch, Nov. 22, 1751, and
2d, Capt. Jona. Gibbs ; 8. Ebenezer, b. Aug. 30, 1725, Harv.
CoU., 1744, adm. to the ch., Oct. 11, 1747, Selectman, 1741, 2
years. He was a physician, and d. unm., ia the family of Dr.
Ezek'l Hersey, of Hmgham, ab. 1756 ; on his estate (J183.7.4)
Jona. Gibbs, of Fram., Gent, administered ; 4. prob. Joshua,
who was bap. May 14, '27, m. Mary Whipple, of Grafton, 1750 ;
5. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 21, 1727, (bap. Oct. 8) ; 6. Sarah, b.
Mar. 8, '30 ; 7. Beulah, b. Aug. 21, '33. Ebenezer, the f., liv
ed near the Brinley Farm, and was Constable, 1726. Adminis
tration on his estate was granted, Nov. 17, 1744, to his s. Eben'r.
One of his drs. prob. m. Caleb Hitchens. His wid., Mrs. Martha,
m. Rev. James Bridgham, of Brimfield, Nov. 1, 1739.
2. NATHAN, had Beulah, bap. in F., Sep. 26, 1756.
Benjamin, of Sud., had by w. Elizabeth, Prudence, b. 1734; and at
Westb., Ann, b. '38; Mary, '39. Benjamin, of Brookline, m. at Camb.,
Eliz. Chamberlain, 1726. William, of Southb., (b. ab. 1737, near Dor
chester, whose mother, Elizabeth Whiting, d. at S., 1733), had by w. Han
nah, Jacob B. P., b. July 6, 1762; John, Oct. 5, '64; John, July 6, '69;
SuhmU, Jan. 13, '72; Bridgd, June 8, '73, Caleb, of Marlb., m. Anna
Smith Sep., 1761, and had Rufus, and Mary, both d. young; Caleb, Ru
fus Stephen and Samuel. Stephen, (w. Hannah), had at Newton, Stephen,
b 1723 • Charles, Hannah, &c. Most, if not all these, were probably de
scendants of John, of Muddy River, who d. Ap. 25, 1694, se. four score
and UDwards leaving w. Hannah, and had John, Josiah, Mary, and Jona
than. Jacob'b. Winchester, m. in Fram., Mrs, Elizabeth Learned, both
of Wat," Mar. 3, 1786,
WOOD or WOODS, THOMPSON, had by w. Martha, in
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1704; 3. Hannah, b. Jan. 20, 1707-8. The f. was rated m
Fram., 1710, Constable, 1723. Martha, his w., was dismissed to
the ch. in Pomfret, Dec. 5, 1725.
2. JOHN, m. Elizabeth Buckminster, Mar. 3, 1704-5, and had
hi Fram., 1. John, b. July 24, 1707, m. at Hop., Mary How,
'27 ; 2. Mary, b. Aug. 4, 1709, m. at Hop. John Chamberhn,
'44; 3. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 3, 1711-2, d. Ap. 13, 1714; 4.
BENJAMiN,"b."Ap. 15, 1714, m. at Hop., Martha Chamberhn, '37,
had John, bap. '39 ; 5. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 4, 1716 ; 6. Thomas,
b. Sep. 9, 1719, m. at Hop., Mary Taylor, '40, f. of Thomas,
Samuel, Mary, John, Benjamin; 7. Joseph, b. Aug. 3, 1722,
m. Martha Gibson, '42, had William, '45. Capt. Jos. d. at Hop.,
1785~ se.' 63 ; his w. Martha, d., 1754, se. 33.
Deac. Benjamin, of Westb., had by w. Sarah, Benjamin Buckminster,
A. young ; Matthew, b. 1770 ; Buckminster, b. '76.
3. Mary, of Fram., m. Amos Parmenter, hi Sud., Dec. 21,
1715. Louis, of Newton, m. Thomas Drury, of Fram., Sep.
15, 1794.
JOHN, of Sud., pin-maker, (se. 54, 1664), was a petitioner, 1 656, for Marlb.,
and d. there, July 10, 1678, (his will proved Oct.]), f. by w. Mary, (d.
1690, se. 80), of 1. John, b. May 8, 1641, (w. Lydia), Deac. at Marlb., his
est settled Aug. 17, 1716, his chil. John, b. 1670, m. Martha  , (d. 1697),
and Patience  , f. of David, John, Ephraim ; Lydia,' b. '72, m. Abr.
Eager ; Hannah, '77, m. Moses Leonard ; Joseph, d. young ; Joseph, '82 ;
Sarah, '85, ra. Simon Gates, 1710; SUence, '89; Benjamin, '91, m. Eliza
beth Morse, 1717, f. of Benjamin, Fortunatus, Alpheus, John, &c. ; Ben
jamin, Esq., d. 1740 ; James, '94 ; 2. Isaac, his will proved Aug. 17, 1720,
f. by two wives, of Isaac, Joseph, Charles, Solomon, Dinah, Mary, and Eliz
abdh ; 3. James, b. July 18, 1647, deac. at Marlb., d. at M., 1718, f. by w.
Hopestill, (d. 1718, se. 73), of several children, many of whom d. young;
4. Katharine. The will of John, sen., names his g. child, Hannah Lev
ins, and his s. in-law, John Bellows, (his w. prob. Mary.)
Michel, of Concord, 1642, d. before 1677, leaving 7 chil. Samuel, of
Groton, d. ab. 1712, (w. Hannah), f. of Samud; Thomas, b. 1663, &c.
Daniel, (w. Sarah), of Topsfield, had David, 1670, Danid, John, &c.
Josiah, of Charlestown, d. 1691, f. of Josiah, Samuel, Joseph. Woods are
numerous on Marlb. and Sud. Rec.
WOOLSON, NATHAN, m. Mhiam  , of HoU., and had
in Fram., 1. Joseph, b. Sep. 19, 1770 ; 2. Simeon, b. Sep; 3,
1772. The f. moved to Hop., where Nathan, Sen. d., 1843. He
had also a son Isaac. The f. of Nathan is said to have belonged
to Weston, and to have d. in Fram.
2. CYRUS, (br. of Nathan), m. in Fram., Persis Angier, June,
1784, and had 1. Sally, b. Mar. 26, 1785, m. Elijah Bemis,

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Oct. 9, 1805, and lives in Fram. ; 2. John, b. July 15^ '87, m.
Martha Rice, and lives in Fram. ; 3. Levinah, b. Jan. 9, '90,
m. Ezra Bemis, and Uves in Southb. Cyrus, the f. d. 1792. His
wid. Persis yet lives.
Thomas, of Camb., 1653, and of Wat, 1666, d. ab. 1713. (See will.)
He m. Sarah Hide, Nov, 20, 1660, and had 1. Sarah, b. 1661, ra. 
r,J hZ^°V:?' ^ ^"^^ 28, 1666-7,(w. Elizabeth, f. at Wat, of /oftn,b.
July 8, 1694 ; Elizabdh, Aug. 17, '98 ; and at Camb., of Jonas, 1711) ; 3.
Elizabeth, b. Ap. 30, 1668, m. at Sud., John How, Nov. 3, 1686 ; 4.
Mart, b. Nov. 28, 1673, m. Samuel Jones, 1700 ; 5. Joseph, b. Nov. 16,
1677, f. at Wat. and Sud., by w. Hannah, of Joseph, b. Deo. 13, 1699, (f.*
at Weston, by w. Elizabeth, of Elizabeth, bap. Feb., 1739); Hannah, b.
Aug. 8, 1704 ; ThanJcful, b. at Sud., June, 1708 ; Isaac, 171 1. Joseph, the
f. moved from Sud. to Weston. Sarah, w. of Thomas, sen., d. at Sud.,
Sept 11,1721. Nathaniel, of Sud., ra. Elizabeth Reed, 1709. Joseph,
(w. Sarah), of Wat, had JUary, b. 1701.
WOOSTER, SUSANNA, was m, in Concord, to Jeremiah
Pike, both of Fram, May 6, 1701,
Ebenezer, of Sud., ra. Hannah Ross, 1704.
WRIGHT, Widow Rite shared in the division of meadow, in Sud.,
1639, and was prob. the widow Dorothy, who m. John Blanford, Mar. 10,
1642. Edward ; Samuel, who m. Lydia Moores, 1664, and d. 1664, his
inventory dated Aug. 30 ; and Ltdia, who m. James Cutler, 1665, were
prob. her chil.
2. EDWARD, of Sud., m. Hannah Axsell, (Axdell), June 18,1659;
and had L Hannah, b. Jan. 9, 1660 ; 2. Dorotht, b. Oct. 20, "63, m. Ben-
jamiu Moore, 1666; 3. Sarah, b. Jan. 17, 1664-5; 4. Mart, b. Jan. 2, '66,
m. Noah Clap, July 28, '90 ; 5. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 6, 1668 ; 6. Samuel, b.
1670; 7. Abigail, b. Sep. 15, '72; 8. Edward, b. Mar. 16, 1677; 9.
Martha, b. Dec. 25, 1681. Capt Edward, the f. d. at Sud., Aug. 7, 1703.
His wid Hannah, d. May 18, 1708.
3. SAMUEL, s. of Edward (2), m. Mary, dr. of Jonathan Willard, and
g. dr. of Maj. Simon, and had at Sud., 1. Mart, b, Feb. 10, 1703^, m.
Col. Aaron Willard ; 2. Dorotht, b. Mar. 7, 1705-6, m. Robert Phelps,
1729 ; 3. Abigail, b. Feb. 19, 1707-8, m. Rev. Samuel Willard, of Bidde
ford, Oct 29, 1730, (f: of Pres. Willard, of Harv. College) and ra. 2d,
Rev. Richard Elvins, of Scarboro', Me., and d. at Petersham, in the family
of her son. Deac. William Willard, Sep. 19, 1785, se. 77; 4. Isabel, b.
Feb. 3, 17(09-0), m. Rev. Thomas Frink, 1729 ; 5. William, b. Dec. .<J.^,
1712. The following in the will, (Wore. Prob.) 6. Ctprian, drovvned m
Muscopog Pond, June 29, 1729. (Rutl. Rec), f. by w. Hannah, of Samuel,
and John; 7. Hannah, m. Aaron Rice, 1726. Sarauel, Esq., the f. moved
from Sud to Rutland, where he was a prominent man, and held a com
mission as Justice of the Peace. He d. Jan. 15, 1739-^0. Mary, his w. d.
May 18, 1739. (Rut Rec.)
4 EDWARD, Jun., s. of Edw. (2), and w. Hannah had 1,
Nehemiah, b. at Sud., May 23, 170(7) ; and en Fram Rec ; 2.
Zerubbabel, b. Aug. 14, 1708 ; 3. Bezaleel, b. July 22, 1710;

* a Joseph m. at Maiden, Elizabeth Upbam, 1726.
38*

450 WRIGHT.
4. William, b. Sep. 21, 1711, m. Mary BaU, Jan. 22, 1737-8 ;
5. Tabitha, b. Mar. 27, 1713, m. James Arms, of Leicester,
Oct. 14, 1742 ; 6. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 11, 1716-7, m. WilUam
Newton, of Marlb., Dec. 1, 1737 ; 7. Hannah, b. Ap. 15, 1719,
m. Thomas BaU, Feb. 7, 1739-0 ; 8. Edward, b. Mar. 10,
1720-1 ; 9. Mehetabel, d. Mar. 18, 1743-4 ; 10. Lois, d.
unm. in Fram., 1813, se. 85.
[Mary, dr. of Edward and Mary, (perhaps by mistake for E.
and Hannah), b. Nov. 17, 1714. T. Rec] Edward the f. moved
from Sud. to Fram., and was rated hi Fram., 1710. In 1735,
he was hving near the centre of the town. His death is not on
record. 5. NEHEMIAH, s. of Edw. (4), m. Mary Gates, May 24,
1733, and had in Fram., 1. Mary, b. Oct. 24, 1733, d. unm. ;
2. Thomas, b. Ap. 25, 1737, prob unm. ; 3. Patty, b. Aug. 18,
1739 ; 4. Hannah, b. Ap. 9, 1741 ; 5. Nehemiah, b. July 6, -
'48, m. Martha KendaU, Dec. 10, '78, lived and d. in Philips-
ton, f. of Nathan, WiUiam, Artemas, Hannah, and Patty ; 6.
Sarah, b. Dec. 7, 1745 ; 7. Mehetabel, bap. Mar. 30, 1751 ;
8. Margaret, bap. Aug. 30, 1755, m.  Whitcomb ; 9.
Mary, bap. Mar. 12, 1758. Nehem. the f. owned a farm W. of
Dea. Moses Haven's, which was bought of him by the Buck-
minsters. He afterwards lived on the centre Common, and d. in
Fram. 6. BEZALEEL, and w. Susannah, cov. June 19, 1757, and
had 1. Bezaleel, b. Sep. 2, '57 ; 2. Joseph, b. Feb. 1, 1759.
Bezaleel, (f. or son), d. Sep. 10, 1759. A letter from Bezaleel
to Capt. Buckminster, dated Mar. 3, 1759, leads to the beUef
that he then Uved in Spencer.
7. MARY, m. Abner Pratt, Jan. 22, 1795. Molly, adm. to
the ch., June, 1783. Sarah, dr. of Josiah, bap. Oct. 2, 1748.
A Wid. Wright lived hi Fram., 1798.
Edward, of Roxbury, had Zachary, b. Aug. 5, 1642 ; Samuel, b. Jan. 26,
1644-5. Edward, of Boston, m. Mary Powell, May 27, 1657, and had
J\Iary, Jan. 19, 1657. Robert, of Boston, and w. Mary, had John, d. Mar.,
1645 ; Joseph, b. Nov. 14, 1655. Robert was prob. the R. in Maj. Willard's
troop, at Dedham, 1654. Samuel, was made free at Springfield, Ap. 13,
1648. (Sav. Winth., II. 375.) Edward, of Concord, who d. 1691, (his w.
Elizabeth, d. 1690), made, Jan. 26, 1683, a settlement of his estate. His
¦children were Samud, (w. Mary, had Mary, 1693); Edward, b. Jan. 21,
1657; Peter, m. Elizabeth Lambson ; and three daughters. (See Mid.

WRIGHT. — YOUNGMAN. 451
2rifiQy°'v^^-)* Samuel, of Braintree, (w. Mary) had Mary, b. Nov.
Jos^^v. lel^^^i^''^ B^'V"^-^^^ b. Ap, 16, 1700 ; Hannah, b. Dec. 7, 1701.
Farmer. •' *"• ^'"'^ Holland, January 1, 1721. For others, see
YONGEY, PRINCE, m. Nanny Peterattucks, May 19, 1737.
Prince is prob. the same as Prince Jonar, rated ab. 1767, and
Prince, colored servant of Col. and Deac. Buckminster, who d.
Dec 21, 1797, ae. 99 y. 4. m. For a further account of Prince,
see the preceding Hist.
YOUNGMAN, FRANCIS, of Roxb., m. Anna Heath, 1685, and had
JONATH.4N, b. Oct 9, 1686; Cornelius, b. Sep. 1,1688; Ebenezer b
Nov. 2, 1690, m. in Boston, Mercy Jones, 1713; Anna, 1695 ; Elizabeth
1699 ; a dr. (prob. Leah), b. 1701 ; Leah d. May 28, 1701. '
2. JONATHAN, s. of Francis (1), had by w. Sarah, at Fram.,
Sarah, b. June 9, 1713 ; Lea, b. Ap. 14, 1715 ; Jonathan, b.
May 20, 1722. [On Sud. Rec. they had John, b. June 1,
1724 ; and on Roxb. Rec,  , b. July 23, 1710 ; Anna b.
Feb. 29, 1716-7 ; Mary, Feb. 15, 1718-9 ; Daniel, Mar. 12,
1725-6.] Francis Uved hi Fram., where is a cellar hole, beyond
the house of Warren Nixon, Esq.
* In a deed of John Hoare, of Con- ford, before the solemnilzing of a
cord, to Edward Wright, of Concord, marriag^e between the said Francis
1682, reference is made to rights of and the said Mary, and to their heirs,
the latter, " to houses, lands, &c., in &c. ; said deed of gifl; being now in
the Lordship of Castle Bromwich, the hands of said John Hoare, and
Co. of Warwick, Eng., by virtue of beareth date, 27tli June, 10th year of
a deed of gift, by Edward Wright, the reign of King James." (Mid.
of C B., to feoffees in trust, for the Deeds, sub. eod. an.) A suit for the
use of Francis Wright, son and heir non-fulfilment of this covenant, for
apparent of said Edward Wright, exchange of lands in Eng., was en-
and of Mary Wiggin, dr. of John tered in Mid. Court. (Co. Rec. Ilf .
Wiggin, of Addridge, Co. of Staf- IB.)

SUPPLEMENT.

BENT, JOSEPH, and w. Rachel, were at Milton, 1697, and had 1.
Mary, b. 1700 ; 2. Capt. Joseph b. 1701, d. at Albany Dec. 7, 1755,
Ee. 54, f. by w. Martha (who d. Dec. 4, 1766 ae. 65) of Capt. Lemuel,
b. 1727, d. 1774, (w. Melatiah d. 1796) ; Abigail, b. 1730 ; Eunice, b.
'31 ; Joseph, b. '35, (f. of Ruth, Eunice, Lois and Joseph) ; William,
b. 1738 ; Martha, b. '39 ; Rufus, b. '41 ; 3. John, b. 1703, (w. Eliza-
beth) f. at Milton, of John, b. 1729; Rebecca, '31 ; Elizabeth, '32-3;
Prudence, '35; Susanna, '37; Lydia, '41 ; Sarah, '43 ; Rachel, '45;
John, '47 ; Noah, '49 ; 4. Rachel, b. 1705 ; 5. Elizabeth, b. 1708 ;
6. Saeah, b. 1710 ; 7. Ebenezek, b. 1712, f. at MiUon, of Ebenezer,
b. 1737; Samuel, '40; Nedobiah, '42; Mary, '44; John, '46;
Deborah, '48 ; Sally, '50 ; Betsey, '52 ; 8. Expekiehce, b. I7I4 ; 9.
Thankful, b. 1716. Admin, on Joseph, of Milton, blacksmith, was
granted to his son John, Ap. 15, 1728.*
BIGELOW. Of Jonathan, (named as son of Jonathan,^ and g.
son of John (1), in the preceding sketches,) who d. in Weston, ab. 1745,
leaving chil. Benjamin, Jonathan, James, &c., some doubt exists.
He may have been of the family of Joshua.
CLARK, JONAS, of Camb. d. (his will dated Dec. 19, 1699),
leaving chil. Jonas, Timothy, Joseph, Samuel, Susanna, Abigail ; he
names also his dr. Bonner, dr. Dickaloon, and dr. Green.
CLOYES. Susanna and Mercy, adults, were bap. at Charlestown,
in 1698.

* Joseph, of Sud , who d. 1675, had having chil. Joseph, John, William,
a s Jos., b. 1675, who disappears from and three drs. Wilham, son of John,
that place, or the neighborhood; but of lives at Paris, Me., !B. ab. 80 years.
his identity, as the Joseph of Milton, t A Jonathan is said to have settled
no proof has presented itself. The in Weathersfield Lane, Hartford,
author possesses a traditionary ac- Conn., ab. 1668, and d. Jan. 10,
count of one Experience Bent, of 1710, se. 62. Jona., son of John, of
PIvmouth who had the grant of a Wat., was b. in 1646, which presents
snuare mile tract of land, at Hobbs' a discrepance in the age, although
Hole so called. His s. Joseph, fived the identity of the two is not improb-
in Middleborough, and d. as. over 80, able.

454 SUPPLEMENT.
DRURY. The descent of Thomas, Sen,, of Fram. from Hugh,
seemed to the author very clear. A more recent examination of
Hugh's will, has disclosed a singular ambiguity. Thomas being
called his " oldest son," and also the oldest son of his (Hugh's) son
John, then deceased, the same Thomas probably being referred to.
In the SufF. Deeds XV, 193-4, is recorded an agreement of the heirs
of Hugh and John, dated April 28, 1692, to which Thomas, then of
Sudbury, and a son of John, was a party. Thomas, Sen. of Fram.,
it is presumed, therefore was grand son of Hugh. Hugh, of Boston,
was prop, of the Castle Tavern, and land near Mill Bridge, &c.
JENNINGS. RICHARD Jennyns, " late of Bermuda," had de
ceased, 1692, leaving claims in Boston. (SufF. Deeds),
JENNISON, WILLIAM, referred to in the preceding Register,
was of " Colchester, O. England," April 8, 1657, when his br. Robert,
as his attorney, conveyed to Edmund Rice, 200 ac. (before granted
by the Gen. Court to Wm.) bounded W. by the Dunster farm ; N. by
Sud. line ; E. by Wat. line ; S. near Dedham bounds.
KENDALL. English authorities suppose this name to have been
originally Candale. Magna Brit. VI. 19.
RICE, JACOB, of Marlb. d. Oct. 30, 1746, ae. 86, having had bv
w. Mary (who d. Oct. 6, 1752, ae. 80) Amos, b. 1693 ; Martha, '96';
Obadiah, '98; Esther, 1701 ; Eunice, '02 ; Mercy, '05; Jacob, '07,
f. of Capt. Amos; Gershom, 1710, d. Oct. II, 1790, f. by w. Lydia,
of Thomas, Gershom, Solomon, &c. ; Bethiah, b. 1712, m. — Brig
ham ; and Mary. Mr. Allen (Hist, of Northb.) supposes Jacob to
have been son of Edward, who was son of Edmond. Robert, of
Boston, had by w. Elizabeth, Joseph, b. 1637 ; Nathaniel, b. 1639 ;
Patience, b. 1642. Joshua (w. Bathshebah) was of Boston, 1664.

The name of Framingham.
The origin of this name in England, is thus accounted for. The
place originally so called having been subject to Britons, Romans,
Saxons and Danes, was inhabited by a great mixture of various na
tions ; and hence was denominated, Friendlingham or Framlingham,
i. e. a house, or habitation of strangers — Friendling signifying, in
Saxon, a stranger, and Ham, a dwelling or house. — Magna Britannia,
V. 223. ^ ,
Old and New Style.
Before 1752, the year began March 25tb, (called Lady Day) ; al
though in Catholic countries, after 1582, it commenced Jan. 1. Hence
between Jan. and March, it was common to double-date. The differ
ence between the Julian and Gregorian year in the 18th century, was
II days; after 1800 it was 12, which is to be added to any date in
Old Style, to reduce it to the New;

INDEX

Academy, 79. Trustees, 81. Pre
ceptors, 82.
Adams, Josiah, 86.
Agriculture of Fram., 140.
Ammunition, town stock of, 87.
Appleton's Farm, 12, note.
Ashland, 1, 23, 163.
Awansamug, Indian, 18, 19.

B.

Bank of Fram., 153.
Baptisms, 127.
Baptist Society, 119, n., 128.
Beaver Dam Bridge, 54.
Bills of Credit, 45.
Birds, &c., bounty on, 48, n.
Boman, Wm., 5, IB. Brook, 5, n., 8.
Brewer, Col. Jona., 93.
Bridge, Matth., settlement, 113. Life,
119.
Bridge, Indian, 6. Charles Riv., 46.
New, 16. Horse, 16. Bridges, 50.
Brinley, Nath'l, 138. Edward, 138.
Farm, 137.
Brown, Rev. Edmund, 2, n. His
land, 7, 12, n.
Buckminster, Col. Jos., 12, 34, 55,
70, 87, 89, 137. Joseph, Jun, 89.
Col. Wm., 93.
Bunker Hill Fight, 93.
Burying Grounds, 131.

Canada Expedition, 48.
Carpet Factory, 150.
Casualties, &c., 64.
Catholic Church, 131.
Chapman, Rev. Geo., 126.
Church, First, 106. Members, 127.
Second, 116.
Cochituate, 4, 5. Pond, 144. Brook,
3. Ford, 15.
Cold-Spring, 10.
Colored Persons, 63.
Common, lands, 36, 135. Centre, 136.
Concord Fight, 93. River, 1, 141.
Corlett, Elijah, 6, 7, n.
Crown, Ool., 9-

D.

Danforth, Thomas, 6, 8. Grants, 8.
Life, 9, n. Sells in F., 35. Death,
&c., 36.
Deacons of First Church, 126.
Deer, 43, 46.
Dunster Farm, 3, n., 145.

E.

Eames, Thomas, Grants, 11. Com
mittee, 16. Indian assault on his
house, 24. Inventory of loss, 27.
Earthquake, 66.
Ecclesiastical History, 95.
Education, 34, 74.
Emigrations from F., 72.
Ephraim, Peter, Indian, 28.
F.
I Factories, 148.
Fiddle Neck, 38.
! Fire, disasters by, 68.
, Fisheries, 61.
I Fitzwilham, 73.
Flood, great, 31.
Framingham, bounds, &c., 1. Part
set off to Ashland, 1 ; to Hopkin
ton, 10 ; to Southborough, 38 ; to
Marlborough, 38 ; grants in, 3
settlement, 12; name, 14; sur
veys, 38, 39, n. ; incorporation, 34
Township, 41 ; difficulties with
Sherburne, 44 : with Weston, 45
petition for new county, 46; re
ceives grant of New Fram., 46
action on excise ^''., ^rf; statistics
151; early list of taxable polls, 162
Free Masons, 153. G.
Garrison houses, 87.
Gleason, widow, 49.
Glover Farm, 3. Rev. Jesse, 3, u.,
12, n.
Goddard, Edward, 107.
Gookin, Sam., 11, n. Dan., 11, n., 37.
Gore's survey, 38, 42.
Graduates, 84.
Guinea-End, 135.

456

INDEX.

H.
Half-mile-square, 36, n.
Health, &c., 132.
Highways, 15, 31, 51. Grants, 60.
Hills in Framingham, 141.
Hollis Ev. Soc, 131.
HoUiston, 72.
Hop-Brook, 12.
Hopkinton, 47, 72, 108, n.
I. J.
Indian, bridge, 6 ; graves, 17, 55 ;
head, 11; history, 16; wars, 86;
praying towns, 22.
Jethro, Indian, 18, 19 ; field, 19.
K. L.
Keith, Omen S., 86.
Kellogg, Rev. David, 121 ; charac
ter, 123.
Knight, Wm. H., 146, 150.
Lanesborough, 46, n.
Leg, the, 38.
Longevity, 132.
Lynde's land, 1] ; rocks, 12.
M.
Maguncook, 10, 12, n., 15, 22, 23.
Marlborough, 2, 15, 16, 46, 73.
 Association, 110.
Meadows, 148.
Meeting Houses, 38, 95 ; Mr. Reed's,
116, 128.
Mills, 148.
Ministers, 105.
Mortality, 131. N.
Natick, 2, 15, 22, n., 38, 46, n.
Nero, 63.
Netus, 7, n., 17,24.
New Bridge, 16.
New Framingham, 46, u., 47.
Nipmucks, 18.
Nipnap Hill, 17.
Nipnox, 5, 6, 15.
O. P. Q.
Okommakamesit, 22.
Otter Neck, 13.
Oxford settled, &c., 72.
Physicians, 85.
Pond Farm, 3, n.
Poor, 69.
Population, 62.

Pounds, 60.
Prince, 64.
Quabuog, 16.

R.

Reed, Solomon, 116.
Revolution, 89.
Rice Abraham, killed, 67 ; Edmond,
3, 4, 5, 7, n., 8, 12; Henry, 13.
Rice's End, 135.
Ripley, Rev. Ezra, 121, n., 123, n.
Rivers, &c., 141.
Russell, Richard, 6.
Rutland settled, 72, n.
S.
Salem, Peter, 64, n.
Salem End, 32, 135.
Saxonville, 134 ; church, 130.
Schools, 74 ; teachers, 79.
Shay's Rebellion, 94.
Sherburne, 11, 23, 29, 34, 44, u.
 Row, 135.
Sherman's land, 12, n.
Shrewsbury, 72.
Sickness, great, 66.
Simpson, Savil, 10.
Singing, 61, n, 119, 122.
Small Pox, 68.
Soldiers from Framingham, 156.
Southborough, 38. *
Statistics, 151.
Stocks, 45.
Stone, Col. Micah, 71, 103 ; John, 5,
12, 16 ; Josiah, 49.
Stone's End, 134.
Straw manufacture, 151.
Sudbury, 2, n., 17, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34*
• 46, 154.
Sudbury Farms, 37, 41.
Surveys of Fram., 38, 39, n., 50.
Swift, Rev. John, 105; J. Jr., 114.
T. V. W.
Tom, Capt., Indian, 20; his hill, 31.
Topography of Fram., 134.
Train, Rev. C, 128.
Valuation, 62, 153.
Wayte, Richard, 5 ; Mount, 24.
Weld, Daniel, 7.
Westborough, 49.
Wheaton, Laban, 121, n.
Wheeler Farm, 140.
WiUard, Rev. Joseph, 72, n.
Winter, severe, 35, 66.
Witchcraft delusion, 32.
Wolves, 44.
Workhouse, 70.
Wuttusacomponum, Indian, 18,

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