CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 3 1924 097 555 746 \H\ Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924097555746 In compliance with current copyright law, Cornell University Library produced this replacement volume on paper that meets the ANSI Standard Z39.48-1992 to replace the irreparably deteriorated original. 2003 CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY BOUGHT WITH THE INCOME OF THE SAGE ENDOWMENT FUND GIVEN IN 1891 BY HENRY WILLIAMS SAGE rf^^j. 7-^/ J ^ HISTORY Town of Hubbardston, WORCESTER COUNTY, MASS. FROM THE TIME TTS TERRITORY WAS PURCHASED OF THE LXDIANS IN j686, TO THE PRESENT. THE GENEALOGY OF PRESENT AND FORMER RESIDENT FAMILIES. BY REV. J. M. STOWE. HUBUAKUSTl.iN, MASS.: I'L'KLISUEI.) 1^' THE l.'()M .MITPEK. l8Sl. GARriKER, MASS.: PRINTED l;V A. G. EUSHNELL 6i CO.. AT THE OFFICE OF THE GARIiN'ER NEWS. PREFACE. The preparation of the historical part of this work, from the material furnished by William Bennett, or gathered from other sources, was mainly completed by Rev. J. M, Stowe, e\'en to writing the Introduction, in 1873. And at the same date the genealogical part had been reduced to the present tabular form, from the lists of names and dates received from Mr. Bennett, or collected by Mr. Stowe himself The general depression of business at that period led Mr. Bennett to regard the time as unfavorable for publication. The other members of the committee concurred in this view, and it was decided that expediency required dela}-. Consequently Mr. Stowe made no attempt to bring to completion the geneal- ogical records, which from the nature of the case, were con- stantly changing ; and for several years little was done in that direction besides recording whatc\'er came to hand. After the death of Mr. Stowe, no action was taken in refer- ence to bringing the work before the public, till 1S79, when the two vacancies in the publishing committee caused by the death of Levi Peirce and the removal from to\\'n of T. Sibley Heald, were filled by the appointment of Abel Howe and Horace Un- derwood in their places respectively. Of the others of the orig- inal committee, L}'nian Woodward had become the onh' acti\'e member, in consequence of the declining health of William Bennett — now deceased — and the increasing j'ears of Klisha Woodward ; although the latter continued to be cijnsulted upon unnumbered questions relating to the early history of the place and the people ; and his retentive memory has proved an un- failing source of information upon all matters embraced \\'ithin the range of his observation or experience. /;. PRE FA CE. At tlic April meeting in iSSo, the reorganized eommittee re- ported to the town what progress was made b)' l\Ir. Stowe, and were instructed b\- xr.te if the trv.-n, "to ha^'e the manuscript histor)- ..f the town completed, and cause the same to be printed as soon, and in such manner, as in their judgment seems proper, the whole n^atter being le^'t in their care." B\- this time the changes in iiid.ix'ioual and, fan-,il}- liist' ry had become s.j nian\- that an entire i-rN-i^^icm .jf the records \\;'s nec- essar\-. Since so much had been ilone in that I'ne, the com- mittee were desirous of making the record of e.ich himily as Cdnijilete as practicable nntwithstanding the additional labor in- \-(il\-ed. And an\- erne who has ne\er attempted to collect or arrange the necessary items for such a purpose can lia\-e little idea nf the greatness of the task, or of the care ;ind patience recjuired to a\'oid ^missions and errors, wlvch after all, are al- most ^ure to be found when the whole is completed. In the work of copying, !\Ir. Stewe ha.d beei-. aided by his wife, who thus became famili.'ir with the method adopted in ar- ranging the records. The committee therefore emplo_\-ed her to enter at once upon the effort to make them complete. The degree of success attained is indicated b)' the reconls them- seK'es, as now presented. Tci .ascertain or \-erif\- the desired information respecting six or sc\'en thousand individuals was not a rapid work. This re- minder will account fr)r any seeming delay. The euaginal pl.an embraced whate\-cr was found in the town records regarding e\'er\' one wdio had been at an}' time a citizen of the town. But the present committee thought best t' become residents, the com- mittee posted a paiblic notice in Sei.)tember, iSSo, recjuesting all who wished to be represented in the genealogical records to be PREFACE. T' published with the history of the town, to furnish at once the requisite statements. No responsibjhty was felt in regard to those from whom nothing was received. Mrs. Stowe was also employed to review the historical part, and so far as revision had become necessary, through the lapse of time and the consequent changes, to make whatever altera- tions and additions were required to bring the history down to the present date. Otherwise it is as Mr. Stowe left it. The committee would hereby acknowledge the valuable ser- vices rendered by Mrs. Stowe, and bear their united testimony to the faithfulness and impartiality exercised in the performance of so arduous and important a task. We desire also to express our gratitude to all others who have in various ways furnished us aid. We claim no credit for superior ability or judgment in our efforts to bring this work to its completion, but are willing to submit it to the impartial criticism of all who have ever under- taken or borne a hand in a labor of this kind. The illustrations are by the Lithotype Printing Company, 114 Nassau Street, New York; Printing works at Gardner, Mass. Elisha Woodward, ~\ Abel Howe, \ Publishing Lyman Woodward, ( Cotiunittcc. Horace Underwcjod, J Hubbardston, July, 1881. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. TOPOGR.'iPHY. PAGE. Location — Elevation — Extent i Boundaries — Hills — Ranges of — Bumshirt — Muzzy Hill. ... 2 Ragged Hill — Shemian Hill — Spurs — Plains and Meadows. . . 3 Streams — Bumshirt River — Canesto Brook — Natty-Pond Brook — Ware River Branch — Smaller Streams 4 Ponds — Natty — Comet — Its Elevation — Moosehorn 5 Parker's Pond — View of — Forests 6 Efforts to Destroy Forests — Manufacture of Potash — Source of In- come — Shade Trees — Huhbardston Nonesuch 7 Flowers — Early Wild Animals — Geology — Bowlders — AVall Around Moosehorn Pond 8 Cave in Mine Hill — Old Tradition — Coppei-as Mine 9 CHAPTER II. E.\RLY HISTORY. Indians — Headquarters — Mrs. Rowlandson — Indian Trail. ... 11 A " Feasible " Road — Discovery of Wachusett — First Appearance of White Men in Worcester County 12 Purchase of Southern Part of Worcester County — Northern Part or Naquag — Indian Owners — Deed Recorded — Title Con- firmed by General Court — Conditions 13 Policy Indicated — Original Surveys and Assignments — Offer to Settlers — Rutland Relinquished 14 Incorporation of Barre — Remainder — Divisions of Northeast Quar- ter — House Lots — Assignment to the " First Learned and Or- thodox Minister" — Provision for Schools — For Entertainment of Travelers 15 For Meeting House and Common — Great Farms Laid Out — Sur- plus-^Reser\'e for Roads — Gifts of Land 16 C'0XT/:X7'S. (.'hango anioiig I'roiirictDrs — 'I'ht'ir C'hararter and Policy. Scl/li'iih'iit — Mlca/cr IJroun I'"aithf'il InnkeL-|it;r Rewarded — Character of Mrs. IJrown. [ill ideal at i 'inner — 1 icath of Mr. I'.rown. .... Israel (ireen — f'ir>t ]!irth in Town- — (Jther Karlv .Settlers. iS 19 20 2 I CHAl'I'l'R III. lAiJoRl'iikArn iN, NAME \M 1 ( a-;i i\\ -JH I'etitiiiii f>r (/hartcr .\( t I if lncnr]M_)ratiiin |-'irst Tdwn .Medina; — ( llticers Kleited. I JiiLjin of .\ame — Trailitiun — Increase of I'opulation Names of families in 'IViwii liefore 1800. . ( HAl'TI'R IV. cnefriends Adam Wheeler •. . 62 Insurgents Tried — Amnesty — C;rie\ances Relieved — Insurgents not in Disgrace — Causes of the Rebellion 6j Inadequacy of Causes usually Assigned 64 Effect of Eight Years of War gr Scarcity of Money 66 Object in Stopping the Courts — Imprisonment for Debt — Why This Town so Unanimous. 67 CHAPTER VII. COUNTY, ST.4TE AND NATIONAL AFFATR.S. Formation of Worcester County — Propositions for New County Favored. . . . _ 68 Opposed — S/a/!e Constitution — Proposed Form Rejected. ... 6g Convention at Cambridge — Form Prepared by John Adams. . . 70 Form Used to Call Town Meetings — Women not Excluded — Consti- tution Amended — National Constitution — Why C^pposed — John Woods yi First Presidential Election y2 B .1- COXTEXTS. chapt?:r viu. WAR OF iSl 2. PAGE, Town ni\ided in Sentiment 73 p:iTorts to Obtain Volunteers — Names of Soldiers — Ser\-ice Rendered. 74 CHAPTER IX. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATKIN. Colonial School Laws — Quaint Preamble 75 Town School Fund — First Public School — Appropriations. . . 76 Buililing of Schoolhouscs — 'I'own " Squadroned out." .... 77 Squiii/rons — Families in Each 78 Term District Adopted — Changes in Districts 79 District Sj'steni — Abolished — ResumeJ — Description of School- houscs. 80 II ages of Teachers — Description of Schools 81 .Singing Schools and Church Music — Appropriations. .... 82 Musical Instruments in Church — The Lyceum Ht, CHAFFER X. CHURCHES AND MINISTERS. Former Connection between Church and Town — Proprietors' Pro- \-ision for Permanent Ministry 85 Church Organized — Form of Covenant 86 Nehemiah Parker Called 87 His Reply — Settlement — Character 88 Embarrassments 89 His Dismission — Death — Ministry 90 Half A\'ay Covenant — David Kendall Called 91 His Letter of Acceptance 92 Ordaining Council — Character of Mr. Kendall 93 Difficulties — Efforts to Settle Them 94 Dismission — Removal and Death 98 Samuel Gay Called 99 His Answer 100 Ordination loi Form of Covenant .\dopjted in 1811 102 CONTENTS. xi PAGE. Dissatisfaction — Collector Sues and is Sued 103 Compromise. 104 .Restoration Society Formed — Disbanded — Articles in March Meet- ing Warrant 1S27 105 Names of Petitioners — Petition of Otis Parker 107 Action of the Town upon these Petitions loS Evangelical Congregational Society C)rganized — Vote of Town to Dismiss Mr. Gay — Church Proposes to Divide. ... 109 Number in Each — Council for Dismission of Mr. (Say. ... no Decision of Second Council in Endorsed by Grand Jury — Ministry of Mr. Cray — O. B. Bidwell — D. B. Bradford n2 C. W. Allen — J. E. Wilkins — C. F. Boynton — David Cushman — H. C. Fay — J. M. Stowe — J. F Norton — Deacons before the Separation 113 Name of the Two Churches — Call of A. D. Jones by the Town. . 114 His Dismission. nS Ebenezer Robinson — Separation of the Church from the Town — W. H. Kingsley n6 Claudius Bradford— S. _H. Lloyd— G. T. Hill— Stillman Barber— A. S. Ryder — Mr. Brown- -H. F. Edes — Seth Saltmarsh — B. F. McDaniel— W. A. P. Williard--J. R. Johnson— H. W. Morse — A. C. Nickerson — D. W. Morehouse — N. A. Haskell. ny Methodist Clnirch — Benjamin Paine — Joseph Whitman nS Stephen Gushing- -\\'illard Smith — G. ^V. Bates — William Gordon — Samuel Tupper ng G. Q. Pool — M. P. Webster— Burtis Judd— F. Q. Barrows — Charles Baker — Mr. Atkinson — N. H. Martin--H. R. Parmenter — Rodney Gage — C. H. Newell 120 C. H. Vinton— I. B. Bigelow— P. M. Vinton— J. S. Day— T. B. Treadwell—0. W. Adams— W. R. Tisdale. 121 J. J. Woodbury— W. E. Dwight—C. H. Vinton 122 CHAPTER XT MF,ETIN(; HOUSES. Exchange of Land with Mr. Parker — Vote of Town to Build — To Provide for Raising 123 To Finish Outside — To Build Body Seats — Pnu Plots — Sold at Auc- tion — Vote to Finish Inside 124 xii CONTENTS. PAGE. To Copy Pulpit in Rutland — Reconsidered — Pulpit in Shrewsbun- — Pews Sold 125 Vote to Paint — Porcli and Biifry 126 Brll — Clock — Stoves — House Repaired before Finished — Descrip- tion — Pulpit — Pews 127 Deacons' Seat — Order of E.xit — Clian^^cs — Remodeled and Moved — Again Remodeled — Second ATccting House in Town. . . 128 Metliodist Afeeting House 129 CHAPTER XH. CEMETERIES. First Burial Cround- -Second — How Cared for 130 Others Owned by the Town — By Prix'ate Associations 131 CHAPTER Xin. WAR OF THE REBELLION. Anti-sla\'ery Agitation — Conventions 132 Libert}' Party — Exciting Election in 1843 — Sylvanus Dunton the First Anti-slavery Representative in the Legislature — Election of Crov, Briggs 133 Gorernnicn/ .'^usfeiinci/ in 1861 — Parties Forgotten — Volunteers "Without liounty — 2jtii Massaciiusetts Regime )it. . . . . 134 Sjd Regiment ■ 135 Substitutes — Amount of Bounty Money Raised 137 Table, Prepared from Rebellion Record of the Town 138 Names of Substitutes — Men Hired — Marines — Summary — Places of Burial 144 Buniside Post — .So/diers' Aid Society — Donations Sent. . . . 145 Soldiers' Monument Proposed 146 CHAPTT.R XIV. HIGHWAYS, HOTELS AND RAILROADS. Growth of Roads — Bridal Roads 148 Road from Templeton to Rutland — First Bridge — Wages for Work on Highway— Record of Road to Princeton 140 Road to Westminster — New Road to Templeton — Turnpikes — Turnpike between Barre and Princeton ico CONTENTS. xiit PAGE. Sidewalks — Trax'el through Town — Hotels — Canal Surveys. . . 151 Railroads — Routes for the Boston and Albany — Charter of Barre and Worcester Railroad in 1842 152 Name Changed to "Boston, Barre and Gardner" — Barre Branch — Repeated Extension of Time — Completed in 187 1 — Exten- sion to Winchendon — Other Projects for Railroads. . . . 153 Ware River Railroad — Statement by \W A. Heywood 154 CHAPTER XV. VARIdUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. yl//7///(7-— Why needed — Trainings and Musters 155 Two Companies — East and West — Rifle Company 156 Decline of Military Sjiirit — Light Infantry 157 Fire Companies — Teniperanee 158 Early Customs everywhere Prevalent — First Temperance Pledge — Second Stage of Temperance Reform 159 Sale of Liquors — Se\'eral Temperance Organizations — Town Action in 1S72 — In 1S79 160 Libraries — Association in 1825 — School District Libraries-— Village Library Association— Farmers' Library — Donations from J. (i. Clark — Town Library 161 Farmers' Club — Object — Library — Building 162 CHAPTER XVI. NOTEWljRl'HY EVENTS. Unusual Seasons • 163 Fires. [64 Deaths b\ Drowning and Other Casualties 165 Lnstaut Deaths — Strange ,\ffair in 1S38.' 168 Longevity. . • I .... 169 Names of Those Who Ha\e Died in Town .Agerl 80 or More. . . 170 .Average Ratio of Deaths to Pojjulation 172 CHAPTER XVII. HIOGRAPHICAL. "Old Grimes." 173 Ethan A. Greenwood 176 \\'illiam Bennett 178 XIV C0-yT£.yTS. PAGE. Jonas G. Clark i79 F/ivshians— yios.es Phelps -Moses Phelps, Jr.— William Parkhurst — John Browning i8i Shepherd Clark— J. M. Tenney— Nelson P. Clark— J. C. Gleason— S. E. Greenwood 1S2 Z(;7<:'ir;-.f— Samuel Swan— George Swan— E. A. Greenwood— T. O. Selfridge— W. A. ^\'illiams— E. P. Sa\-age— C/r;yj''''''«— J- H. Church, D. D 183 S. H. Hyde — Clarendon Waite 1S4 G. W. Phillips— J. M. Stowe 185 CHAPTER XVHI. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION S'lATISTICS. Preliminary Arrangements iSS Officers of the Day — Preparations 189 Exercises in Church 190 Order of Procession — Exercises in Grand Pavilion — Other Public Exercises 191 S/d/is/ns — Manufactures and Productions in 1S65 192 Valuation and Tax List for 1 86 7 193 Population at I3ifferent Periods — Number of Families- -Town Valu- ation at [ )ifferent Periods 201 CHAPTER XLX. RETROSPECTIVE. Quotations from Centennial Poem. . .' 202 Changes Since 1S67 — Railway Accommodations — Changes in the Village. 203 Changes Among the Citizens. 205 ■ r)emocratic Character of the People 206 Conclusion 207 CHAPTER XX. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS. Selectmen 209 Assessors 211 CONTENTS. XV PAGE. Town Clerks 212 Treasurers — School Committee 213 Representatives — Senators — Delegates to Conventions 215 GENEALOGICAL RECORDS. Introduction 217 Explanation ' 218 Genealogy. (Names of Families Alphabetically Arranged.) 219-383 ILLUSTRATIONS. PORTRAITS. William Benneit Facing Title Page. TACING PACES. [dhn M, Sto«-e I E. A. Greenw'Oijd 176 JriNAS G. Clark i79 VIE \VS. Frdm Ukuerwood Hill 6 Main Street, Lrx iking Northwest, 1S39 203 Main Street, LrioKiNO Northwest, [.879 96 North Main Street 32 ^\'E.ST Main Street 136 Main Street, Looking Southeast 56 First Congregational Church (Unitarian) 128 Central School House 81 Public Library and Post Office 180 INTRODUCTION. On the approach of June 13, 1867, the one hundredth anni- versary of the incorporation of the town of Hubbardston, much interest was felt in having the day appropriately observed. In November, 1866, the town appointed Levi Peirce, EHsha Wood- ward, William Bennett, Lyman Woodward and T. Sibley Heald, a committee of arrangements, and appropriated $300 to pro- cure an historical address, and for the publication of that address, with other historical and statistical matter relating to the town. William Bennett had been town clerk for many years, and being possessed of a remarkable memory, was well acquainted with the general history of the place and people. He entered with much enthusiasm into the work of preparing for the cen- tennial anniversary, and spent a great amount of time in copying records and gathering facts and material from various sources. A full account of the celebration, including the address, poem, toasts, speeches and letters, with a description of the ceremonies of the day, was published at the time in pamphlet form ; from which an abridged account of the celebration is quoted in chapter XVIII of this work. Only a small part of the interesting material that had been collected could be used on that occasion, and there was a desire on the part of many citizens that the whole should appear in a more permanent form. The subject was brought before the town in March, 1868, when an appropriation of $1000 was made for publishing a history of the town, and the committee above named were authorized to employ some one to complete the work already begun by Mr. Bennett, and to draw their war- rant for the amount expended, when the history should be rr/n IXTROPI'CTIOX. cmplctcd and published. Mr. Iknnett would not con.scnt to arrange the material for publication, thoiit.jh lie continued to gather facts and incidents to be used, especially in the line of the genealogical histor}-. As there was no one in town who was willing to undertake the work, nothing was done for about a \ear, when Mr. John Clark proposed to pa}-' Mr. Bennett for his papers and publish the work on his own rcsponsibilit)'. But as he was a stranger, this plan was not satisfactorj- to all the people and \\'as not adopted. After the writer returned to town, in the fall of 1S70, he was solicited b)- the committee to take charge of the work; he en- tered upon it about the first of iSjr, and carried it forward as he had time. (Jn account nf a \-aricty of other duties it was impossible to complete the work at once, and do it with the care and thoroughness desirable. When he undertook it, he sup- jjosed there was little more to do than arrange the papers re- cei\ed from Mr. Bennett. But though these were found to be of great \'alue and to sa\'e much labor, they were collected more with reference to the centennial ceremonies than for a full his- tor_\', and man\' things of interest were not contained in them. Besides, in order to write intelligent!)' in regard to matters which they contained, a personal acquaintance with the whole history was necessary to be able to look at all things in their relations to each either. Therefore all the town records and most of the church records ha\e been carefull)- examined and re-examined; much new material has been inserted, but much more has been (iniitted, that the work might be kept within due limits. The effort lias been made to in\'estigate e\'ery subject so tlior- 'iughl)-that what is stated maybe reliable; and to deal with the utnir>st candcir where there is room for difference of opinion. "\'et it is not claimed tliat the work is free from imperfections ; and as another has said, — " No one can so conip)letcly feel the imperfections of a work like this, as the one who has labored at e\-ery point to a\-oid or remo\-c them ; to compress the great- est amciunt of truth in the fewest \vords, and while reducing the scale, to preser\-e a just proportion in the details." It has INTRODUCTION. xix proved a very pleasant, though somewhat perplexing and diffi- cult task. In the plan of the work, the History of Winchendon, by Rev. A. P. Marvin has been followed in part. Histories of other neighboring towns have been carefully examined. Original documents in the office of the Secretary of State, have been consulted and some of them copied. Considerable time has been spent in consulting various books in the State Library ; and much information has been obtained from private individuals. The record relating to the soldiers in the recent war was copied almost entirely from the "Rebellion Record" of the town. Thus it will be seen that the credit of whatever there may be » of interest in the present work is largely due to others, espec- ially to Mr. Bennett, who deserves the thanks of the town for the part he has taken in it. * J. M. Stowe. Hubbardston, 1873. ■-^^ V\T.Y,0->;^9t f?AHl\>^^ ^li., \\s, ^VU^'iV.Vi ^-^., l^V^t^ >0^>*,. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CHAPTER I. TnPOGKAPHV. PROBABLY most of the present generation, who read this history, are more or less acquainted with the natural features of the town, and will not attach importance to the description gi\'en in this chapter. But it may be pleasant for those who come after us, or live at a distance from us, to look at the old homestead as it was in the days of their fathers. We like- sometimes to compare the pictures of our early life with the photographs of later years, to note the changes which tirne has wrought ; so there may be those hereafter who will be grateful for an outline, though imperfect, of the face of the town as it is now. Hubbardston is situated eighteen miles north of Worcester, and fifty-three miles from Boston. By railway it is sixty-two miles from Boston by way of Worcester, and seventy by way of Gardner. The latitude of the centre of the town is forty-two degrees, twenty-eight minutes, north ; and the longitude is about five degrees east from Washington. The elevation of the common is 1015 feet above the level of the sea. Though we find the sides varying somewhat in length, it was evidently the original design that the township should be square, with bound- ary lines running about forty-five degrees from the meridian, so that a north and south line, through the centre, would cut it from corner to corner. It was also the design that it should be 2 HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSTON. six miles on every side, and contain 23,040 acres; but from later sur\-e)'s it is found that the hnes over-run so much that the whole tract contains about 26,000 acres. On the northeast side it is bounded by Gardner and West- minster; on the southeast by Princeton and Rutland; on the southwest b)- Barre, and on the northwest by Phillipston and Templeton. These boundaries are the same as at the first, except that in 1810a tract of 500 acres, in the east corner, was set off to Princeton, for the greater convenience of the families living upon it, and possibly because the corner was so sharp as to be uncomfortable in the side of our neighbor. Hills, — The general elevation of the town is high, compared \\ ith most other places in this part of the state. Its surface is broken and diversified, with a general slope toward the south ; but, in accordance with a law which prevails throughout New England, and in general throughout the Western Continent, its ranges of hills extend north and south. In the northern por- tion of the town, these ridges are almost parallel. The hill which occupies the western part, and contains some of the best farms, has always been known as " Burnshirt." There are \-arious traditions in regard to the origin of this name, but none of them seems very reliable. Next towards the east is " Mount Jefferson," or " Muzzy Hill." This is also a ridge of good land. The Muzzy Place commands one of the finest views in the region. The steeples of fourteen churches, in eight different villages, can be seen scattered about in the wide reach of territory visible on all sides. Concerning an elevation in the northern part of this range, the following statement is made by Robert B. Potter: — " By actual levels, taken in connection with those of the Bos- ton, Barre and Gardner Railroad, I find the highest point in Hubbardston to be 1325 feet above the ocean level. It is situated near the old Templeton road, not more than fifteen rods from the Templeton line, on the old Bennett farm. The only points that are as high as this, and visible to the naked eye from the same, are : Wachusett and adjacent hills on the east ; HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 3 the hills in the north part of Ashburnham, New Ipswich and Peterboro', and Monadnock on the north ; and the high land beyond Petersham, on the west. In the southern view, from Petersham on the west, to Wachusett on the east, no land can be seen of so great height as this point." Next in order is " Ragged Hill," so called from its rough appearance. This general range e.xtends through the village to the south corner of the town. The next range is the one whose western side is followed by the Boston, Barre and Gard- ner Railroad. One of its elevations is " Sherman Hill," near which the depot stands. Still farther east is another range, but from its pro.ximity to Wachusett, whose base reaches nearly to the border of Hubbardston, its prominences are not so noticeable. In the south part of the town is " Corn Hill," and on the Worcester road, " Comet Hill," and farther west, " Fayer- weather Hill," all spurs of the ranges before mentioned. Plains and Meadows. — With so many ranges of hills within so short a distance, we cannot look for broad valleys or plains. The largest level tract lies south of the village, including what is known as the " Thicket," and extends to Rutland line. About one-twelfth of the township is meadow and interval. Some of the meadows never had much timber on them, but were regard- ed by the first settlers as their most valuable lands, on account of the grass growing upon them. In the division of land in some of the towns, one acre of meadow was considered equal in value to three acres of upland. The meadows along the Natty-pond Brook are said to have produced quantities of hay of good quality, which was cut and stacked on the ground, and in spring was fed out to the cattle in the pasture, in case of storms or late vegetation. Much of the land along the streams, once valuable for grass, is now nearly worthless. In some of these places the cranberry grows, and probably many acres might be rendered profitable by its culture. Streams. — The water sheds having beert described, it is easy to see that the general course of the streams must be either north or south. The ranges of hills are so near each other 4 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. there can be no large streams between them ; and since the north corner of the town slopes northward, while the main portion slopes southward, it is plain there can be no stream flowing- through town, unless it be across the east or west corner. Nearl}' all the streams rise either in town, or just over the border. F"or this reason the water-power is not the most re- liable, though there is so much fall in the streams that during a large portion of the year, many mill privileges are available. It has often been said, and perhaps is generally believed, that all the water flowing from town reaches the Connecticut River, either through Ware or Millers Rivers. But there is a swamp in the extreme eastern corner of the town, from which the water flows into Princeton, and helps form the South Wachusett Brook, a tributar}' of the Nashua River. Burnshirt Ri\'er rises in Templeton and Fhillipston, and passes across the west corner of the town. Canesto Brook rises just o\'er the northern border, and flows between the two most western ranges of hills. For a long distance it has no important tributaries, but near the southern boundary unites with Natt\-- pond Brook. The latter stream has all its sources in this town, between the summits of Muzzy and Ragged Hills. One of its sources is worthy of mention. It is the spring near the bridge on the road to Templeton, which is often said to have no bottom. The depth, current and purity of its waters is seldom equaled. During the unparalleled drought of 1870, for several months all the water used at the Cr)'stal House, and by several private families in the village, was obtained from this spring, a mile and a half distant. For a time the steam mill was run by water brought from the same spring. Ware River branch also has its sources in town, the most important of which is Moosehorn Pond. By the many brooks, springs and ponds whose waters it receives, it drains a larger surface than any other stream in town, and exceeds them all in size. A small brook has its source in Comet Pond and flows southward into Rutland. Another stream, which has one source in the eastern corner of the town, and another in Westminster, HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSTON. 5 flows into the Ware River in Princeton. All the streams thus far described, with the single exception before mentioned, unite their waters in Ware River. Two small streams rise in the north part of the town and flow northwest into Otter River, a branch of Millers. Otter River rises in Templeton, runs into Hub- bardston for a short distance, and thence into Templeton again. Ponds. — Natty Pond, northwest from the village, is small in extent and so surrounded by bushes and wet, boggy meadows, that it is not a place of much resort. Such a tough, elastic quag has grown over the water in some places, that a heavy person standing upon it will soon find his foundations disap- pearing, and himself slowly sinking to his waist in clear water. The deep, clear sheet of water, known as Comet Pond, is one of the mo.st beautiful in town. How the name of this should be written, is difficult to determine. It probably came from some Indian word, and in various books and plans of the town, is written in the following different ways : Asnaconcomick, Asnecomcomit, Asnacomet, Commet and Comet. This pond is fed entirely by springs and water from the surrounding hills. It is bordered by gravel banks with natural curves and indenta- tions that look like the work of man. It is remarkable for its elevation of ninety feet above the " Thicket Valley," only a little distance off, into which it might easily be drained. Its elevation above the sea is 910 feet. At a distance, from Muzzy Hill, for instance, it has the appearance of being upon a hill. For an area of twenty acres its depth is sixty feet. It is nearly a mile and a half long, an-d-from-five rods to half a mile wide, and covers 220 acres. Recently it has been enlarged beyond this extent, by a dam built for the purpose of making it a reservoir. At a little distance is another large, natural pond, now known as Moosehorn, but formerly called the Little Asnacomet. This pond covers I 30 acres, of which seventy are open water, twenty are covered by what is known as the " quag," and forty are partially flowed. It has no inlet of any size. It lies at an elevation of 980 feet, only thirty-five feet less than that of the 6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. village common. It may be observed that the figures given in this section concerning the elevation, area and depth of the ponds, and the elevation of the common, given in a former section, vary from statements recently published relating to the same points. Those given here were personally ascertained and furnished for this work by Robert B. Potter. There are several other natural ponds of greater or less extent, but of less importance. There are also several artificial ponds. The one so long known as Parker's Pond, with its beautiful islands and wooded hills mirrored in its clear surface, is a gem in itself, and one of the charming features in our village landscape. A fine view of it may be had from Under- wood Hill, an elevation just off the village street, between the Barre and Worcester roads. One glances for a moment west and south at the long stretch of hills in Barre, Oakham, Rut- land and Princeton, but as the eye sweeps eastward to Wachusett, it is caught and held by the beauty of the picture — the moun- tain in the background, the nearer hills covered with pleasing variety of orchard, woodland, waving fields, or rich verdure of mowing and grazing land, sloping here gently, there more abruptly, to the water's edge, only to seem to be continued in the equally varied islands of the miniature lake — all combine to make perhaps, the most beautiful view to be had within the limits of the township. In the great freshet of 1869, this pond broke away, and for many months was not restored. As the people of the village looked down upon its black, forsaken bed, they felt that they had met with personal loss. It hardly need be added that the restoration of the pond, by the rebuilding of the dam and bridge, in 1873, was hailed with joy. The ponds and brooks abound with pickerel and trout, and have always been attractive to the angler. In winter, large quantities of pickerel are taken through the ice from Moose- horn and other ponds. Forests. — With the exception of the few meadows mentioned above, the township was, at first, an unbroken wilderness. The primeval forest trees were regarded as the greatest incumbrance O O a w 5! o o o r r HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 7 by the early settlers, who resorted to every means to destroy them. In spring, they set fires and burned over large tracts, in order that grass might grow for the cattle that were driven here for pasturage, from the lower towns. In clearing, they would fell the heavy timbers, cut off the limbs to dry, then burn over the tract, and after that, pile up the huge logs and burn them upon the ground. At one time, most of the money brought into town was received for potash, made from the ashes of these forest trees. These forests, so worthless in early times, have since become the great source of the business and wealth of the town. Indeed, the lumber trade has exceeded every other interest. It is probable that if this township had been secured from settlement, and all its timber left untouched to the present day, it would require five or six times the present valuation of the town to purchase the tract. Nearly the whole of the original growth of timber has fallen before the axe, and much of the land is now given up to a young growth of wood. There were large tracts covered with valuable pine timber, and now many acres are covered with saplings. In some parts of the town there was once a heavy growth of chestnut and oak, and many bushels of chestnuts were gathered every year. There have been but few walnut trees, except in the southwest part of the town. The sugar maple grows in some localities, but not to such an extent as to be of much value in the manu- facture of sugar. In our woods may be found almost all varieties of trees which grow in our climate, and in our gardens and orchards, most kinds of fruit. A few years ago double rows of maples and elms were set the whole length of the village street, many of which are now large trees, affording refreshing shade and contributing much to adorn the place, which is admitted to be one of the most beautiful in the county. The time may yet come when atten- tion will be given to planting and cultivating trees for timber and the maple for sugar orchards. Hubbardston Nonesuch. — Years ago, in an obscure pasture on one' of the slopes of Burnshirt Hill, there sprang up, unplanted, ,? HISTORY OF HCfiBARDSTON. a little apple tree. F"or years it struggled for life against sum- mer drought and winter storms, and the rough browsing of cattle. At length it bore fruit, and of such quality as to attract attention. Thus, it is claimed, originated the world renowned " Hubbardston Nonesuch." This venerable tree is still stand- ing, and until lately has borne barrels of apples in fruit-bearing }-ears. Flowers. — The wild flowers of the town are similar to those of other hill towns in New England. The trailing arbutus and the mountain laurel are very abundant in places. The water lily adorns many of the ponds, and in certain localities the rare twin-flower ( IJnncea borcalis) carpets the forests with its creep- ing vines and fills the air with its fragrance. Early Wild Aiiiiiials. — In early times the woods abounded with wild animals, which attracted the hunter. For many )'ears after the settlement of the town, bears and wolves roamed through these forests. At the March meeting in 1780, thirteen years, after the town was incorporated, the following vote was passed: "That a bounty of one hundred pounds be paid for e\'ery wc>lf, thirty pounds for every bear, and thirty pounds for every wild cat killed, the head of each wild varmint to be brought to one of the selectmen." This vote was reconsidered afterwards, but it shows that these animals were not unknown to the inhabitants. Yox many j'ears deer reeves were among the officers of the town. Geology. — Bowlders of moderate size are scattered in abund- ance over the surface, and are a great hindrance in cultivating the soil. In some places they are drifted and piled together in such a way as to give the appearance of having been placed by human agenc}'. One old History of Worcester County says : " Around Moosehorn Pond there is every appearance that there was once a stone wall built, or building. In some places the wall is two feet and a half high, as if laid up by men's hands, and where there is not one stone left upon another, the appear- ance is of a large wall thrown down." The appearance remains the same to this day, but good judges who have examined these HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. g stones, are of the opinion that they show nothing more than might be produced by natural causes. As we can think of no reason for building such a wall, the presumption is that it is not artificial. We have no mines of any special value, though many believe that they exist within our bounds. Just over our northern boundary, in what is known as " Mine Hill," is a remarkable cave, or room, extending fifty-seven feet into the solid rock, with a very narrow entrance. In the rocks inside, the marks of drills are plainly visible, and near by are the remains of an old well and debris, which prove the cave to be an excavation made long before there was any settlement here. When, and by whom, will probably forever remain a mystery; but from the appearance of the hill, it is probable that some persons ex- pected to find valuable mines here, and kept their explorations secret till the matter was tested, and when the ore was found to be worthless, they did not care to publish their folly. There is an old tradition that after the settlement of Concord and Sud- bury, while this whole region was a wilderness, some merchants in that vicinity traded largely with the Indians. At one time the Indians brought what seemed to be valuable ore, and the merchants, under their guidance, fitted out a company to go and explore the mine. They were gone three or four months, but where, was kept a secret. The next year they went again, and were gone about the same length of time, bringing back specimens of ore which, being sent to England and analyzed, proved worthless, consequently the place of their operations was never revealed. No spot has been discovered which seems more likely to be the scene of their fruitless labors than this cave. Copperas Mine. — When the new county road to Templeton was built, in 1828, in cutting through a ledge, ore was dis- covered which was supposed to be of great value. It proved to be copperas. The mine was worked on a large scale for many years, but though the copperas was of good quality, the cost of its manufacture was so great the enterprise was at length 10 HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOX. abandoned, and all the buildings of the settlement have now- disappeared. This ledge is ver)- extensive, though it comes to the surface in but few places. The springs in some localities indicate the presence of iron, but probably it does not exist in sufficient quantity to be of much value. CHAPTER II. EARLY HISTORY. TNDIANS. — We have no thrilling stories to relate about the J- Indians. There is no evidence that the red man ever had a home or settlement within the bounds of this town ; but there are indications that he was acquainted with the whole region, and that he had hunting and fishing grounds here. Some of the ponds bore Indian names till corrupted by common speech. All the southern portion of what is now Worcester County, was owned and occupied by the Nipmucks. One or two large tribes seem to have had their headquarters at, or near, Wachusett Mountain. There they held councils of war. From there they sent out parties to burn and destroy white settlements. There they had great days of rejoicing, after some of their bloody adventures. Mrs. Rowlandson says: "At one time they built a great wigwam, large enough to hold a hundred Indians, which they did in preparation for a great day of dancing." " They began now to come from all quarters, against the merry danc- ing-day." They probably danced with the scalps of the mur- dered Englishmen adorning their wigwam. At Nashaway (Lancaster) there was a large settlement of the Narragansett tribe, and later another at Nichewaug, now Peters- ham. From Nashaway to the foot of the " Create Wachu- sette," there was a path, or Indian trail. At the foot of the mountain it divided, one branch running on the north, the other on the south side, but both leading to Nichewaug. The south path undoubtedly lay through this town, running near Comet Pond, thence near the Thomas Temple place, thence to Burn- shirt Hill, probably meeting the other path near Burnshirt River. 12 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. This path is still traceable on the farm of the late Oren Marean. Mrs. Rowlandson, mentioned above, the wife of the first min- ister of Lancaster, was taken captive by the Indians in 1676, during King Philip's War, and carried to Canada. When they returned with her, they probably passed down this path to Wachusett. There a council was held in which they consented to her release, Mr. Hoar having been sent out to treat with them for that purpose. There are still remains of an old chimney and rude fireplace, built of stone, near Comet Pond, supposed to be on this path. This trail seems to have been one of the thoroughfares of the country some years later, for in 1734 the proprietors of Petersham voted to give Capt. Jonas Houghton a certain sum of money, " For making the road so feasible from Lancaster along the north side of Wachusett, to the meeting of the other path, which goes from the aforesaid Lancaster along the south side of Wachusett, as to carry com- fortably with four oxen, four barrels of cider, at once." Soon after Mrs. Rowlandson's release, the General Court of the Province sent Seth Perry as a special messenger, to treat with the Indians, and his letters were directed to the " Sagamore about Wachusetts." Another record, made the same year, speaks of a plan to send a force " To visit the ennemye's head- quarters at Wachusetts." From these, and other facts, it seems that Wachusett was a stronghold of the hostile Indians, and therefore we infer that this region was often traversed by them. Pnrcliasc. — Wachusett seems to be the object which drew the attention of the first settlers of Massachusetts towards this region. As early as 163 1, Governor Winthrop in his journal, speaks of going up Charles River, with some company, about eight miles above Watertown, and upon " A very high rock, where they might see a very high hill, due west about forty miles." The first time the foot of civilized man trod any part of the soil of Worcester County, was in 1635, when an expedition crossed to the Connecticut. The first settlement in the county was at Lancaster, and began in 1643. In 168 1 Mr. Stoughton HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 13 and Joseph Dudley were appointed by the General Court to negotiate with the Nipmucks for their territory. The next year they reported that they had " Purchased of Black James, one tract for thirty pounds and a cart, and for fifty pounds, another tract, fifty miles long and twenty wide." This embraced the southern portion of the county, but they say, " The northern part towards Wachusett is still unpurchased, and persons yet scarcely to be found meet to be treated with thereabouts." Four years later, five Indians were found who claimed to be the owners and lords of this northern section. Their names were : Puagastion, Pompamamay, Qualipunit, Sassawannow and Wan- anapan. On the 22d of December, 1686, they deeded to Henry Willard, Joseph Rowlandson, Joseph Foster, Benjamin WiUard and Cyprian Stevens, "A certain tract of land, meadows, swamps, timbers, etervils, containing twelve miles square," for twenty- three pounds. This seems to be a higher price than was paid for other lands four years before, though this was only a little more than one mill per acre. The gerieral name given to the tract was " Naquag," and its boundaries were very indefinite — " Running along upon Great Wachusett," and the south corner " Butting on Muscopauge Pond." This deed, with the names of the above mentioned Indians attached to it, was entered for record April 14, 1 7 14, and recorded in the Registry of Deeds for Middlesex County, vol. 16, p. 5 I I , Worcester County not being incorporated till 1 731. This purchase was undoubtedly made to keep the natives quiet, rather than in recognition of their right to convey the land. It is evident that the purchasers did not regard their deed as very valuable, for twenty-six years after it was given, and before they had taken the trouble to have it recorded, the sons and grandsons of Simon Willard of Lancaster, and other heirs of the original purchasers, petitioned the General Court for the confirmation of their title, which was granted February 23, 171 3, on condition that within seven years sixty families be settled thereon, with a sufficient quantity of land reserved for the gospel ministry and for schools, except- ing one thousand acres previously conveyed to Hon. Samuel '■/ HISTORY OF HL'BBARDSTON. Sewall. Fro\'ided, also, that the grant should not encroach on any former grants, nor exceed twelve miles square. The town to be called Rutland, and to lie in the county of Middlesex. These provisions are similar to those made in reference to other townships. Our ancestors did not appear to regard it of any importance that settlements should be made, unless the institu- tions of the gospel and the means of education were also established. These were the first things they sought to secure, by la)-ing the foundations in the very beginning of things. Even while the whole county was an unbroken wilderness, they made wise provision for the future, by stipulating the condition that a portion of the lands should be set apart for public uses, whene\'er settlements should be made. To this far-seeing' policy we are indebted, in a great degree, for the present posi- tion and usefulness of the old Bay State. Orig-iiial Surveys and Assignments. — This tract of land was surveyed in i 7 r 5, by William Ward, and bounded as follows : " On Leicester, north 83 degrees west, seven and a half miles. <.)n New Braintree farms and the country, north 41 degrees west, eleven miles. On the country, north 60 degrees east, thirteen miles ; and on the country, south 39 degrees east, eleven miles, and by the line of Worcester about eight miles." It contained 93,160 acres, including what is now Rutland, Oak- ham, Barre, Hubbardston, a portion of Paxton and more than half of Princeton. In December, 1715, the proprietors, who now numbered thirty-three, voted, " To survey and set off into lots, the con- tents of six miles square, to be granted to settlers, in order to secure the performance of the conditions in the original con- firmation of the title." They then laid out sixty-two house lots of thirty acres each, which they offered to permanent settlers, with the promise that the remainder of the land should be divided among them, in case sixty families were settled there within the prescribed seven \-ears. This was the case, and thus the proprietors gave up all their right to one-fourth of the original purchase, to encourage settlements. This fourth is HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. /j now Rutland and part of Paxton. The remaining three-fourths were held in common, and managed according to the laws relat- ing to proprietors, till 1749, when the north\\'est corner was incorporated into a separate district, taking the name of Rut- land District, now the town of Barre. This is also six miles square, a favorite size and form, when these towns were laid out. What is now Oakham, was the West Wing, and the west part of Princeton, was the East Wing. What is now Hub- bardston, bore the name of the Northeast Quarter. In 1737, the proprietors, in order to divide this Northeast Quarter among themselves, decided to lay out sixty-eight house lots of one hundred acres each, and thirty-three great farms of five hundred acres each, which would give one great farm and two house lots to each share, besides the reserved lands. House lots in those days, had quite a different meaning from the little, seven-by-nine patches, on the side of some narrow lane, called such, at the present day. Abner Lee and Samuel Willard, Jr., made the survey. They laid out the house lots that year, and numbered them from one to sixty-eight, and one lot of seven acres and another of sixty.. A plan of the whole was made out for the proprietors, who, before they proceeded to a division, ordered, "That lot No. 21 be assigned to the first learned and orthodox minister who shall be ordained and settled in the ministry, provided he shall con- tinue seven years, or until the day of his death ; to said minister, his heirs and assigns forever," This lot lay at the centre of the town, embracing what is now the common, the old cemetery, and the lots on which the buildings stand for a considerable distance around. They also ordered that lot No. 30 be set apart and remain unalienated for the use of schools in town. The lot of sixty acres was given to Eleazer Brown, then living thereon, on con- dition "That he, or his heirs, dwell and keep a house thereon for the entertainment of travellers, for the space of seven years." This lot was the farm afterwards owned by Thomas Temple, and was the place of the first settlement in town. This first- 1 6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. class hotel probably stood where W. E. Hammond now lives. The seven acre lot, situated on the hill northeast of the old burial ground, was granted for a meeting-house and common. The reason why it was not used for that purpose will appear hereafter.* These preliminaries having been settled, the divi- sion of house lots was made by drawing lots. Early the next year the great farms were laid out, and find- ing that there was still a surplus of land, they ordered " That a farm of 150 acres of the very choicest and best land remaining, be given to the first minister, on the same conditions as before mentioned." This lot was located on the south side of Comet Pond, and contained very large measure. In all the old sur- veys, both of townships and farms, large allowance was made for " sag of chain." As we have already seen, the township over-ran its nominal amount of land by nearly 3,000 acres, and the farms were surveyed on about the same scale. The remainder of the land was divided into twelve srnall farms of from fifty to ninety acres each, to be distributed, as the records say, " to qualify the greater farms," which probably means to equalize the shares in value. In this survey they also reserved two strips of land, six rods wide, between the tiers of farms, the whole length of the town one way, besides some shorter pieces the other way, for roads. This land has since been incorporated into the adjoining farms. In June, 1738, when the final division of land was made, one small farm of fifty-seven acres, was granted to Rev. Thomas Prince, in consideration of great services performed for the proprietors, and another of seventy acres, to Adam Winthrop, for a similar reason. What these services were, does not appear fully in the records, though Mr. Winthrop was for many years moderator of the proprietors. Mr. Prince was the distin- guished divine, for forty years pastor of the Old South Church, Boston. By inheritance, he became the largest proprietor, having for his share more than 3,000 acres, which was located *See Chapter XI. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 17 in the East Wing of Rutland. Governor Gill married a daughter of Mr. Prince, and probably caused the tract afterward to take the name of his distinguished father-in-law. Hence the name of Princeton. Most of the business of the proprie- tors was done in Boston, and Mr. Prince seems to have taken a great interest in the survey and settlement of this region, and did much towards procuring plans and giving intelligence in regard to it. After these grants were made, the ten other small farms were counted with the great farms, to make them as nearly equal in value as possible, and then the proprietors drew lots for their shares. At this division, such had been the changes in the twenty-five years since the confirmation of their title, that only two of the thirty-three original owners, remained to claim their shares, and only four others were claimed by the heirs of the original proprietors. Thus the land passed out of the hands of the proprietors, as such, into the possession of individuals, though their organiza- tion was continued till 1770. Active measures were taken to encourage the settlement of what is now the town of Barre. Several grants of land were made on condition that houses should be erected upon them. Large appropriations were made to build a bridge over Ware River, " To clear out the road to Nichewaug," and to provide preaching. It does not appear that they ever made any special efforts, as proprietors, for the settlement of this Northeast Quarter, yet the course they pursued with their purchase as a whole, shows that they were men of large views and liberal policy. Their records show that they were educated and systematic business men. Not one of them ever settled here, yet their influence lives after them. They probably looked carefully after their own interests, but the policy they pursued in regard to these wild lands, has greatly affected the prosperity and welfare of all these towns. The same policy which led them to give away one-fourth of their land to actual settlers and make liberal outlays for other portions, was doubtless intended to apply to this part also. They foresaw that if the southerly and westerly portions were iS HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. settled, the tide of civilization, in the \-ery nature of things, would soon flow o\'er this tract. If personal interest prompted them in what they did, we should suppose they would have re- served the very choicest corner to the last, giving away the land least likely to be settled. However this may have been, the size and shape in which the town was laid out, with the reservation of land for schools, roads, parsonage and common, show that they intended and expected this to become as important a town as any of the others. Settlement. — The old Romans, to conceal the meanness of their origin, claimed descent from the gods, and gloried in the brilliancy of their fabulous history. We claim no such high origin. Our ancestors were neither divinities nor very remark- able men, though we believe they were brave, honest and true. And we shall resort to no fiction in describing them, though we are not able to learn very much about many of them. Even their graves are unknown. As before stated, Eleazer Brown was the first settler. He came here from Rutland, bringing his family, in 1737, and till the time of his death in 1746, was the only settler. He located on the farm of sixty acres given him by the proprietors on the condition already mentioned. W'e infer, from several circum- stances, that this grant was made more for their own accommo- dation, than to encourage settlement. Of Mr. Brown we know but little, except that his business was to keep a hotel. For a man to mo\'e out here into a wilderness, inhabited only by deer, bears and wolves, with no roads but the path before described, and erect his log hut, si.\ or seven miles from any human habi- tation, for the purpose of keeping a house of entertainment, would seem almost like Robinson Crusoe's keeping tavern on Juan Fernandez, with his man Friday for hostler. But when we reflect that this was the time when parties of men were survey- ing the country, and many were looking it over with reference to purchase or settlement; that forests abounding with game, and ponds with fish were attractive to sportsmen ; and also remember that the \-alley of the Connecticut was regarded as the great HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 19 west by those living east of us ; and that the path which ran near Mr. Brown's house may have been the great thoroughfare for the conveyance of cider to the new settlements ; we may sup- pose that his house had as many guests as some houses of larger pretensions. It seems he was faithful in his business, and ex- hibited true benevolence, for in the proprietors' records of June 1743, we find the following minute: — "Whereas Eleazer Brown, for securing travellers from being lost in storms, was settled in the N. E. Quarter of Rutland, and has dwelt there for six years past, and has undergone consider- able difficulty in so doing, therefore, voted, that for the encour- agement of said Brown, Mr. John Caldwell be desired to pur- chase a good milch-cow for the use of said Brown, and notify said Brown thereof, and that he shall be paid therefor out of the proprietors' stock." In September of the same year, the record adds: "Mr. Caldwell informs that he is ready to deliver Mrs. Brown either of his own cows which she may choose, for six- teen pounds (old tenor,) pursuant to the vote passed at our last meeting;." This shows human nature to have been the same among the early settlers as in some of their descendants. Mr. Caldwell improved the opportunity to make a good sale of one of his own cows, and Mrs. Brown appears as chief manager of the firm of Brown & Co., Innholders. From all we can gather, we judge that Mrs. Brown was well fitted for her pioneer life — hardy, resolute and masculine in character. Mr. Read in his History of Rutland says : " Mrs. Brown had the resolution and fortitude to remain in the settle- ment for several years after her husband's death, before there was any other inhabitant, and for a number of years it was called 'Widow Brown's Farm.' Mr. Brown used to take cattle from the lower towns in the summer season, let them run in the woods, yard and salt them. After his death, Mrs. Brown would take her gun, mount her horse, and ride along the cattle paths, if necessary pass over Ware River to Rutland, and by the sound of a conch-shell, call the cattle together." We have no account of there being children or any other person in her family, and 2 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. infer that for se\'eral )-ears she \\ as sole inhabitant of the town. How she displayed herself as polite landlad3^ will be best told in the substance of a story which comes to us by tradition. She sometimes had distinguished guests from Boston, and on one occasion, when several such gentlemen came to dine with her, she prepared the best dinner in her power. She was both cook and table waiter. They ate pudding first — which was the fash- ion till within sixty years — and one of them, more fastidious than the rest, wanted a clean plate for his meat. As she could not furnish another, she quickly took his asid.e, washed it, and returned it dripping to its place. Observing that he was not quite suited, she reached over his shoulder, took it again, wiped it \\ith the bottom of her short-gown and returned it once more. Not having seen this operation, her guest now relished his din- ner, and those on the other side of the table who did see it, did not describe the dish-towel till dinner was over. If \\e are shocked by such rudeness, we must not forget that she was the smartest, the handsomest and the most accomplished lady in town, the very elite of the place. And we are not sure but she possessed those elements of true politeness, that with the oppor- tunities and the culture of modern ladies, would have made her their equal. It was her evident purpose to fulfil faithfully the conditions on which the grant of land was made ; and this she did to the e\'ident satisfaction of the proprietors, for in Decem- ber, 1749, they declared that these conditions had been fully complied with, and confirmed the title of the land to the heirs of said Brown and their assigns forever. It has always been said that Mr. Brown was killed by a deer, but all that is known about it is, that on the 25 th of November, 1746, he left his home to hunt in the woods. As he did not return, search was made for him, and on the 17th of January, fift)'-three da}-s after he left home, his dead body was found about three miles from home, near the Barre line. His eun o stood by the side of a tree, and a large buck lay dead by his side. All else is conjecture. Of the death of Mrs. Brown there is no record. No stone marks her resting place. The last HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 21 mention of her is in the proprietors' records of December, 1749. Whether the town was left without an inhabitant after her departure or decease, we do not know, but there is no evidence that any one else came to live here before 1749. Probably one thing that prevented settlers from occupying these farms sooner, ivas the fear of the Indians, who often disturbed the people of Rutland, and other places near. As late as 1725, Capt. Brint- nall was ordered to surround and protect with his compan}-, the meadows in Rutland, while the farmers gathered their hay. Then as Barre and some of the other adjoining towns were previously settled, those who came from a distance would naturally locate where they would have nearer neighbors. Molly Green, daughter of Israel Green, has always been reported to be the first child born in town. She died in 1826, supposed to be seventy-seven years old. If so, Mr. Green must have settled here as early as 1749. He lived on great farm No 26, near the present residence of Luke Waite, and remained in town about twenty years. He was elected chairman of the first board of selectmen and assessors, and as long as he remained in town, held several other offices. In 1770, he moved to VVinchendon, that part of it now within the limits of Gardner. His four sons, who served in the Revolutionary War, were probably born here. His daughter, Susannah, became the second wife of Josiah Baldwin, another early settler who moved from this town to Gardner. Many of their descendants are now living in Gardner. Before his death, Mr. Green moved to Westminster. The daughter, Molly, became enfeebled in body and in mind, and returned after an absence of about twenty 3'ears, to be supported by the town, coming, probably, from Westminster, as we find in the accounts of the selectmen of that time, a charge " for going to Westminster to get Molly Green." Early in the settlement of the town, Charles Parmenter, Joseph Rist and Joseph Eveleth, resided here, but they came more for the purpose of hunting, than for clearing the land. Joseph Eveleth was the first one who united with the church after its formation, and was one of the first deacons. 23 HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. In 1 76 1, Joseph Grimes and four sons, one of whom was the noted Ephraim Grimes, came from Tewksbury.* In 1762, Stephen Heald came from Rutland. In 1764, Benjamin Hoyt built a large barn on the place now occupied by Mr. Lanphear. During the year 1766, several families came from Marlboro', Holden and Leicester and began settlements in different parts of the town. These latter came with a determination to make this place their home. They cleared land, erected permanent dwell- ings, and began to give attention to the formation of society and the building up of a town. Now things begin to take positive shape and character. *See Gene:ilogy, i CHAPTER III. INCORPORATION, NAME, AND (JROWTH. PREVIOUS to 1766, several efforts had been made to obtain a charter as a separate district, with the powers and privi- leges of a town, except in uniting with Rutland in the choice of a Representative to the General Court. About the only differ- ence between towns and districts, as they were then incorpor- ated, was in this matter of representation. But the families here were so few, their request had not been granted. After the accessions mentioned at the close of the last chapter, they renewed their petition with confidence and zeal, till their object was gained. The following is a copy of the petition taken from the state archives in Boston. Petition of the Inhabitants of the N. E. Quarter of the Toionsliip of Riithind, in the Count}' of JVoreester. HiiniHy Showeth : That the said N. E. Quarter of Rutland, being of the contents of six miles square (of land capable of making a very good town,) and the inhabitants being incapable of transacting any affairs for promoting or for- warding the settlement of the township, as they are neither proprietary, district, nor parish ; that they have no roads laid out in said Quarter, neither are they able, under their present circumstances, to lay out any, or to raise money for repairing them ; that they are at a great distance from the public worship of God, and the greater part of the year are unable to travel so far, there being no roads for us to travel in ; — these and many other difficulties which might l)e mentioned, is a means of discouraging people from coming to settle among them. They therefore pray vour Excellency and Honors to take their case into your wise consideration, and be pleased, to incorporate the said Northeast Quarter of Rutland into a town or district, as your Excellency -V HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. or Hon* shall see meet, and also grant a tax of one penny per acre upon all the non-resident proprietors' lands, in said Northeast Quarter, for three years, to enable the inhabitants to repair roads, and to assist them in settling the gospel among them ; or othenvise relieve the said inhabi- tants as your Excellency and Hon^ shall think proper, and as in duty bound shall pray. JOHN MURRAY, In behalf of the Inhabitants. Dated, January 28, 1767. This petition was read in the House of Representatives, Febru- ary 16, 1767, and it was ordered, "That the petitioners notify the non-resident proprietors of the Northeast Quarter of Rut- land, of this petition, by inserting the substance of it in one or more of the Boston newspapers, three weeks successively, that they may appear and show cause, if any they have, on the second Wednesday of the next sitting of the General Court, why the prayer thereof should not be granted." June 5, 1767, it was read again in council. "And it appear- ing that the petitioners and the non-resident proprietors have come to an agreement that there shall be a tax of one penny per acre, laid upon all lands of the non-resident proprietors, lying in the Northeast Quarter of Rutland, for one year only, to enable the inhabitants to make and repair roads. Ordered, That the tax of one penny per acre be laid on these lands accordingl)-, and that the petitioners have liberty to bring in a bill to incorporate the said Quarter into a District." Copy of the Act of Incorporation, taken from the town records, verbatim ct literatim ct puiictatim: — AXKO REGNI REGIS GEORGII TERTII SEPTIMO. An Act for Incorporating tlic nortli East Quarter of tlie To7vn.sliip of Rutland, in the County of Worcester into a District Bv the Name if Huhbardston. Whereas the Inhabitants of the north-east Quarter of the Township of Rutland in the county of Worcester Labour under Many and great Difficulties By Reason of their not Being Erected into a Distinct nad Separate District, wherefore HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. -:> Be it Enacted By the Governor, Council and the House of Represen- tatives, that the Said north-east Quarter of Rutland as hereafter De- scribed viz. Bounded Southerly on the town of Rutland, Easterly on Princetown, Northerly on Templeton, and Westerly on Rudand District, Be, and IS hereby Incorporated into a District By the name of Hubbardston, and that the Said District Be, and hereby is Invested with all the powers privileges and Immunities that towns in this Province By Law Do or May Enjoy, that of Sending a Representative To the General Court only Excepted and that the Inhabitants of Said District Shall have Liberty from time to time to join with the Towaiof Rutland inChusinga Representative and Shall Be Notified By the Selectmen of Said Town of Rudand of the time and place of Election By Giving Seasonable notice to the Clerk of Said District for the time Being of the time and place of the Said Meeting to the end that the Said District may join them therein, and the Clerk of Said District Shall Set up in Some public place in Said District a Notifica- tion thereof accordingly, which Representative may Be Chosen In- differently from Said Town or District, the pay and allowance of Such Representative to be Borne By Said 'Yo\\t\ and District in proportion as they Shall from time to time pay to the province Tax. Provided, Nevertheless and be it further Enacted, that the Said District Shall pay their proportion of all Town, County and province Taxes, already Set on, or Granted to Be Raised By the Town of Rutland in Like Man- ner as if this act had not Been Made. And Be it further Enacted, that there Be Laid a Tax of one penny per acre upon all the Lands Lying in Said District for one year only to Enable the Inhabitants of Said District to Make and Repair Roads. And Be it further Enacted, that John Murray Esq' of Said Rutland Be, and hereby is Directed and impowered to issue his warrant Directed to some principal Inhabitant within Said District Requiring him to warn the Inhabitants of Said District qualified to vote in towns affairs tp assemble at Some Suitable time and jjlace in Said District to chuse all Such officers as are necessary to Manage the affairs of Said District. And Be it further Enacted that the Town Clerk of the town of Rut- land Before the first Meeting of the Said District of Hubbardston Shall Deliver to Said John Murray Esq'' Copies of the Last List of Valuations of the Real and personal Estates of the Inhabitants of said District of Hubbardston in order to Determine the qualifications of Voters at Said 26 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. Meeting, and that the Inhabitants who Shall appear by Said Lists to be Voters according to Law Shall Be allowed to vote. 1767, June 1 2th Passed By the Representatives to Be Enacted. June 1 2th Passed By the Council to Be Enacted. June 13th Signed By the Governor. Exam'd A. OLIVER Sec'y. In accordance with the above act, John Murray, Esq., issued his warrant June 25, 1767, directed to Edward Rice, a principal inhabitant of the District, for a meeting for the choice of all necessary officers. This meeting was held on the 3d day of July following, at the house of Edward Rice, who lived near the place where W. E. Hammond now lives. The following list of officers was chosen; — JOHN MURRAY, Moderator. JOHN LEBOURVEAU, Clerk. ISIL^EL GREEN, ') Selectmen EZEKIEL NEWTON, Treasu; ■er. BENJ. NURSE, \ and JOSEPH GRIMES, Constable. BENJ. HOYT, ) Assessors. NATHANIEL UPHAM, /Fcin/rw. EPHRAIM RICP; Tithinz-inan. NATHANIEL UPHAM,") Surveyors STEPHEN HEALD, \ of WILLIAM PAIN, ) Highways. DAVID SPARROW, ) „ rr^cTrutj r-r-TA^T^o EBENEZER BOYNTON, ,^""' , ,^^f^I^ ?^^^^h , ROPFRT rONVFPSE 1 yicwers. i,eater oj ±>oards and Shingles. DAVID SPARROW, Sealer of Weights and Measures. ROBERT CONVERSE, Field Driver. WILLIAM FOLLETT, J Deer TIMOTHY NEWTON, Hog Reeve. ADAM WHEELER, j Reeves. No other business was done at this meeting, though the selectmen issued a warrant the same day, for another to be held on the 15th of the same month, and several others were held before the 3'ear closed. Thus the District machinery was put in running order, and they could manage their own affairs. This place was never incorporated as a town, but became such by a general act of the Legislature, passed March 23, 1786, by which all places incorporated as districts before Jan- uary I, 1777, were declared "to be towns to every intent and purpose whatever." HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 27 It does not appear that the people ever suggested a name for the place, and it was probably fixed by the House of Represen- tatives, suggested, perhaps, by some interested individuals. It was given in honor of Hon. Thomas Hubbard, one of the pro- prietors. He was for many years a prominent man in Boston. Several years he was Speaker of the House of Representatives, and for seventeen years treasurer of Harvard College. As his name appears among the proprietors of some of the neighbor- ing towns, and as treasurer of the proprietors of Royalston, we judge that he was an extensive landholder. Tradition says that in view of the honor of giving his name to the town, he promised to give the glass for the first meeting- house ; and to make his liberality more conspicuous, the people planned for an extra number of windows. But he died in 1773, and his estate was so much involved that they received nothing, and were obliged to glaze their windows at their own expense. Groivth. — During the year 1771-2-3, Isaac Bellows from Rutland, John Woods from Marlboro' and William Muzzy from Lexington, came into the place, each bringing a large family. They were men of good education and general intelligence, and possessed those qualities which fitted them to become leading citizens. They did much towards forming the character of the town. After its organization, the town rapidly increased in popula- tion, wealth and influence. The 150 people of 1767, had increased in 1776 — the time of taking the first colonial census, after the incorporation — to 488; and in 1790, the date of the first United States census, to 933 ; in iSoo, to i i 13. This was a greater per cent, of increase than in any other town in the county. 28 HISTORY OF HC'BBARDSTON. FAMILIES IN TOWN BEFORE 1800. So far as known, the families who were here before I Soo, came from the following places at, or before, the given date ; ;;/. indicates marriage in the year named. Elijah Adams, Medway, Issachar, bro. of Elijah, " Reuben, " " " Philemon Adams, Ralph Adams, Simeon Allen, Ephraim Allen, Rutland, John Ames, " Jonathan, son of John, m. Thomas Atwood, Isaac Balcom, Josiah Baldwin, Andrew Barber, Samuel Bartlett, Isaac Bellows, Rutland, Amasa, son of Isaac, m, Asaph, " David Bennett, Princeton, Abner Benson, Hugh Blair, Elijah Boyden, David Boynton, Ebenezer Boynton, Caleb Boynton, Isaac Bridges, Hosea Brigham, Asa Brigham, Samuel Britton, Eleazer Brown, Rudand, Ebenezer Brown, Sutton, Oliver, son of Ebenezer, m. Asa Brown, Rutland, John Browning, " Jesse Burditt, Marlboro', Thomas Caryl, Jonathan Caryl, Joseph Caryl, Stephen Church, Rutland, Asa, bro. of Stephen, " Epliraim,bro. of Stephen, " 1774 Reuben Clapp, 791 I77S John Clark, Hopkinton, '774 1786 John, son of John, 774 1780 William, " " m. 776 1780 Moses, " " " 778 1776 Isaac, 784 I7S8 Joseph, " " " 7S4 1769 Ezra, " " " 790 1795 Luther, son of John Jr. " 791 1783 John, " " " " 798 1795 Oliver, " " " " 798 1768 Ephraim, bro. of John, Hop- 1777 kinton, 782 1795 Samuel, bro. of John, Hop- 1772 kinton, ] 796 1790 Ely Clark, Barre, i 770 1796 Benjamin Clark, j 782 1789 Anthony Clark, Rutland, 768 1790 Peter, son of Anthony, m. 1 7S8 1773 Amos, " " " ] 789 177s Jonathan Clifford, .Southboro', 778 1767 Robert Converse, 767 1767 .Abraham Cutting, 1 795 1774 Israel Davis, Holden, 793 1773 Asahel Davis, i 776 1782 Asahel Davis, m. 792 I79I Bela IJavis, 777 1774 David Davis, 790 1737 Oliver Davis, 781 I78S Benjamin Davis, Holden, 798 I79S Joel Earle, Leicester, 783 I7S7 Joseph Eveleth, Princeton, 770 1785 David, son of Joseph, m. 790 1775 Oliver Eairbanks, 777 1773 John H. Falls, Germany, 7S5 1773 Stephen Farrington, 773 1773 Elijah Farrington, 773 1774 William Follett, Attleboro, 766 1776 Samuel Follett, 775 1782 Stephen Frost, Rudand, 794 HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. 2g Daniel Gage, 1778 Jonathan Gates, Rutland, 1770 Henry Gates, Framingham, 17S7 Benjamin Gates, '793 Abner Gay, Dedham, i797 Bezaleel Gleason, 1 790 Thomas Gleason, '793 Clark Gleason, '797 Seth Gleason, 1787 Peter Goodnough, 1773 Isaac Goodspeed, Barnstable, 1782 Isaac, son of Isaac, " m. 17S2 Luther, " " " " 1794 Heman, " " " " 1793 Elijah, " " " " 1793 Israel Green, 1 749 Joseph Green, Lexington, 1773 Abijah Greenwood, Holden, 1770 Moses, bro. of Abijah, " 17 7° Le\'i, " " " 1770 Joseph Grimes, Tewksbury, 1761 Bill, son of Joseph, " m. 1767 Joseph, son of Joseph, Tewks- bury, m. 1771 Ephraim, son of Joseph, Tewks- bury, m. 1791 Calvin Hale, Leominster, 1788 Luther Hale, " 1788 Thomas Hapgood, Shrewsbury, Vt. 1795 Caleb Harrington, 17 71 Abel Harrington, 1782 Ephraim Harrington, 1789 Stephen Heald, Rutland, 1762 Timothy, son of Stephen, m. 1785 Howard Hinds, Barre, m. 1778 Cornelius, bro. of Howard, Barre, 1789 Eli, son of Cornelius, m. 1789 Nathan Holden, 1781 Ephraim Holt, Holden, 1797 Jonathan How, T771 Daniel How, (d. 1776) 1775 Israel How, Sudbury, 1770 Buckley, bro. of Israel, Sud- bury, 1770 Micah Howe, Rutland, 17S1 Daniel Howe, (d. 1810) Benjamin Hoyt, Rutland, Francis, son of Benjamin, Rut- land, m. -Asa,, son of Benjamin, Rut- land, m. Alexander Hunting, Marlboro, Stephen Hunting, Needham, William, son of Stephen, " m. Stephen, " " " " Converse," " " Moses, " " " m. lohn Jones, Silas Jones, Ebenezer JosUn, Marlboro, ^Villiam, son of Ebenezer, m. Silas, " " " Daniel Kinsman, Samuel, son of Daniel, m. James Lamb, Spencer, James Lake, John LeBourveau, Joseph Lovewell, Needham, Bezaleel Lyon, Barre, Asa, son of Bezaleel, m. Ebenezer Mann, Wrentham, William Marean, Barre, Timothy P., son of William, m. Paul Matthews, JohnW.McClenathan,Rutland, Israel Mead, John Mead, Levi Mead, David Merriam, Westminster, Asa Metcalf, W^rentham, George Metcalf, " Phineas G. Miller, Paul Mirick, John Morse, Samuel Morse, Medfield, Samuel, son of Samuel, m. William, " Alpheus Morse, Marlboro, Robert Murdock, Newton, Abiel,bro. of Robert, Brookfield Joshua Murdock, Newton, William Muzzy, Lexington, 799 767 774 776 795 779 779 790 788 792 778 788 770 797 789 770 793 796 790 767 798 771 799 777 768 797 787 774 768 768 768 782 768 768 790 790 768 782 78s 791 775 776 791 790 773 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSlX'iN. Timothy Newton, Shrewsbur}-, Joel, son of Timothy, m. Timothy, " " " Jonas Newton, Josiah Newton, John E. Newton, Joseph Newton, Northboro, Ebenezer, son of Joseph, m. Jonathm Nichols, Athens, Vt., ^Villiam Nightingale, ^Villiam, son of \\'illiam, m. Nehemiah Parker, Thomas H., son of Nehemiah, m. HoUis Parker, Levi Parker, Amos Parker, Shrewsbury, Daniel Parkhurst, Charles Parmenter, Rutland, Levi, son of Charles, m. Joseph Parmenter, Thomas Peirce, Moses H., son of Thomas, m. Eliab Pierce, Chester, m. John Phelps, Rutland, Moses, son of John, " Joshua Phillips, Smithfield, R. L fames, son of Joshua, Smith- field, R. L, m. Richard, son of Joshua, Smith- field, R. I.,"m. Cideon, son of Joshua, Smith- field, R. I.,"m. Joel Pollard, Rutland, Ezra Pond, A\'rentham, Levi, son of Ezra, m. Joseph, " ■' James Potter, Holden, Josiah Procter, F^dward Rice, Rutland, Ephraim Rice, Holden, Silas Rice, Ebenezer Rice, " Edmond Rice, Marlboro, Abel Rice, Barre, Job Richardson, Solomon Rolph, Princeton, 766 793 799 7S5 797 789 777 798 780 771 78S 768 799 7 74 786 781 7S2 767 792 774 778 792 789 776 764 767 779 786 770 768 785 778 7S7 778 767 766 775 784 782 791 788 782 Thomas Sargent, Leicester, Samuel, son of Tliomas, " John, " " " m. Ebenezer," " " " John, son of John, m. Edward Selfridge, Rutland, Joseph Shattuck, David Slarrow, Rutlanci, Samuel Slocomb, Medway, James, son of Samuel, m. Peleg, " " " John Smith, Jonathan W. Smith, Boylston, Elisha Snell, Samuel Spring, Newton, John Spring, Nathan Stone, Rutland, Jeduthan, son of Nathan, m. William Stone, Watertown, Ebenezer Stowe, Concord, Joseph Tabor, Joseph Tame, Abel Tenney, Northboro', James Thompson, Holden, Samuel Thompson, " Timothy LInderwood, Hollis- ton, Israel Underwood, Princeton, Nathaniel L'pham, Leicester, Calvin, son of Nathaniel, m. Nathaniel Waite, Leicester, Nathaniel, son of Nathaniel, m. Jacob, " " " Joseph Waite, Marlboro, Benjamin Warren, Ebenezer Warren, Rutland, Luke Warren, Northboro', Adam \\'heeler, Rutland, Silas, son of Adam, m. Asa, Stephen Wheelock, John Whipple, Isaac Whittemore, N. H. Oliver \^'ight, Joshua Willard, Winchendon, John ^Mlliams, Lancaster, Jude, bro. of John, " 773 774 776 7S5 797 7S8 772 767 779 786 797 7 74 782 779 785 790 768 790 7 74 796 799 785 778 773 791 771 770 776 797 766 792 797 782 774 781 798 766 786 791 781 781 797 793 785 783 783 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. David Winch, i 770 Zenas Winslow, i793 Oliver Witt, Paxton, 1787 Daniel, son of Oliver, Paxton, 1788 Oliver, " " " John Woods, Marlboro'. 1771 Edward, son of John, m. 1 795 Elisha Woodward, Newton, 1774 Daniel Woodward, " 1776 Philemon Woodward, " 1776 Joseph Wright, Woburn, i773 CHAPTER IV. CIRCUMSTANCES AND CUSTOMS OF THE SETTLERS. T may be interesting to pause in our annals and take a look at the old town, as it was in the beginning of its corporate life, that we may realize more full}' the changes which have since occurred. We should like to look into the homes of these early settlers, and see what household conveniences they had ; how they dressed and how they lived. We should like to look at them at their daily toil, to see what they were doing and what tools they used. We should like to know where they all lived ; how far from neighbors ; and when they went abroad, what roads they had to travel; what conveyances they used, and how they appeared " in society." But with all the data available, it is possible to reproduce only faint outlines of the picture. So far as can now be ascertained, there were at that time about thirty families, and 150 people in town. We do not know whence they all came, on what farms they all settled, nor how much land was then cleared ; but we know they were scattered in all parts of the town, P'or obvious reasons, the hills were settled first; then paths were made from one settle- ment to another, or to the centre of the town, for traveling on horseback. There was then no road through town, and no public travel ; no bridges over the streams, no mills, no stores, no post office, no meeting-house, no schoolhouse. Where our beautiful \'illage now stands, were only a few rude dwellings, which have all passed away. A dense forest covered these streets. There is but one building in town that was erected before the incorporation — the house where Charles Hinds afterward lived, now occupied by George E. Morse. y-f-f HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 33 The people of that day were strangers to many of the com- forts and luxuries which are now enjoyed. Their dwellings, many of them, were cabins, without glass or paint, and ill-fitted to exclude the cold. Had it not been for the roaring fires kept up by the huge logs that could not be burned fast enough, their inmates must have suffered. Friction matches were unknown. They depended upon keeping the fire constantly alive upon the hearth. Sometimes, however, they would lose it, and then they must either go to a neighbor's for " seed-fire," or resort to the tinder box, flint and steel. The old flint-lock " Oueen's-arm," was sometimes used in this service. Tow, or some other light substance, was ignited by " flushing" powder upon it, and thus the fire of a cold winter's morning was started. " Those fire-places were so immense as to allow a path to the oven on one side, and on the other would be a wooden bench or ' settle,' on which, in cold winter evenings, sat a row of buxom boys and girls, eking out a perhaps scanty supper of bean-porridge, by parching corn, and roasting potatoes or chestnuts in the embers. Their farming utensils were clumsy, and many of them would seem to us intolerable. Their clothing was home-spun and coarse, yet durable. The men wore tow shirts, striped woolen frocks, and leather aprons. The best suit, of home-made woolen, was for- Sundays, funerals and special occasions, and lasted many years, as little attention was paid to the changes of fashion. Great-coats and boots were rare. In winter, the men wore shoes, excluding the snow by woolen leggins fastened over the mouth of the shoe by a leather or tow string. Neither men nor women wore shoes in summer. On Sundays, the women and girls, to save the wear, sometimes carried them in their hands, walking barefoot, or perhaps wearing an old pair, till they came near the meeting- house, where they would stop and put on their ' meeting shoes' of coarse, thick leather."* Customs differ. The orientals, to this day, on entering sacred places, take ofi" their shoes and leave them in rows outside, while they scrupulously keep their heads covered. 5 *Dr. Whilon, History of Winchendon. J4 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. The first women of the place, while about their work — which \\as near]}' all the time — were dressed in short gowns, and striped aprons, of coarse material. Calico was too dressy and too expensix'e to be thought of. All the materials for the dress and bedding of the household were home products. The flax and the wool were raised on the farm and carded, spun and woven, by hand in the house. The brake, the swingling knife, the hatchel, the cards, the wheel, the loom, now known as anti- quarian curiosities, were then among the most essential imple- ments of the home. Carpets, sofas and pianos were unknown. The music of their homes was " the aeolian cadence of the spinning wheel," the clatter of the loom, and the merry voices of children. Stools and blocks often took the place of the straight-backed " kitchen chairs." Instead of silver in the cup- board, was an array of wooden and pewter plates, and pewter spoons, often made in moulds by their own firesides. Candles were scarce, and oil hardly known. Their lamps were often of the most primitive style — a linen rag placed in a cup, or saucer, of lard, and made to burn over the edge. But more often the light of the home was the blazing pine knot in the great open fire-place of the kitchen, or living-room of the family. Here, many a winter's evening, the men shaved shingles, or peeled brooms, while mother and daughters knit or spun, and the boys of the family read, if anj'thing could be procured to read ; or, lying on the floor, gazed into the fire, laying large plans for the future, and building air-castles, to see them disappear in the black smoke. But alas ! for those cheerful fire-sides. They are no more. There are few hearthstones now save in poetry. The pine knots are all consumed. Huge, black, iron cells imprison the free blaze of the fire, and shut off the light. We could almost wish the country always new, if we could only retain the cheerful open fire, and plenty of pitch pine, or " pich pain," as it is often spelled in the old records. If some of our youth do not grow up with as large ideas and noble purposes as those of that time, let us remember that they have no place now, as then where they may muse while the fire burns. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 35 The viands of the table were almost exclusively the products of their own land. Few luxuries were bought. Tea and coffee were kept, if at all, only for company. Corn bread, journey (or Johnny) cake, baked beans, bean porridge, fried pork, hasty pudding, potatoes, milk and eggs, were the great staples of living. They employed little foreign labor. If they had any occasion for assistance in making bonnets, clothes, or boots and shoes, the work was all done at home. In winter, they often rode to meeting on ox sleds. In sum- mer, they walked, or rode on horseback, the man on the saddle with a child on a pillow before him, and his wife on a pillion behind, with another child in her arms. We are led to believe that the snows in those days lay much deeper than since the forests were cleared. Yet they were traversed, without regard to roads, by means of snow-shoes, or "rackets," which were flat, perhaps fifteen inches wide and twenty-five long, and made of strips of wood bent into an elliptical form, and filled in with a net work of leather strings. These were bound to the soles of the shoes, to keep them from sinking into the snow. But how those people used them, without the one interfering with the other, is a mystery to some of their descendants who have tried the experiment. But that age of home-spun, hard work, and simple fare, was not without its advantages. There was an independence in liv- ing within their own resources. They did not have the bother and vexation of servants. They did not depend for very exis- tence upon the butcher, the merchant, the tailor, or the milliner. They were capable of doing for themselves. Their life was en- livened by various social gatherings, trainings, musters, raisings, huskings, quiltings, carding bees, and the like ; and so far as known, they seldom had the bltics, except externally, from the dye-pot in the chimney corner. Living in the free air of heaven, with plenty of work, and the disposition to do it, and free from many of the habits of luxurious living, and the diseases thereby induced, their life was not a sad or gloomy one. They had few books or papers to read, and thus escaped the J> 6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. overwhelming floods of literary trash which have drowned the senses of so many of the present generation. They thought for themselves, and were not lacking in sound common sense and practical intelligence. The character of the people in re- gard to education, morals, and religion, will appear in what will be said upon these separate topics. That they were indus- trious, and did not squander their time, appears from various items in the records, as well as from tradition. At one time, a town meeting was held at seven o'clock in the morning. At another time, at five in the afternoon, which shows that they meant to do a day's work on their farms besides attending to public business, Sjip/tort of the Poor. — There were few then who were not able to provide for themselves. Such persons had not the health or enterprise to engage in pioneer life. The first mention of any one helped by the town was in 1776, when a son of Edward Rice was put out to board for six shillings, six pence per week. Few but the healthy and hardy were among the first settlers. Others were not encouraged to come, lest they should be burdensome. In fact, much was done to prevent their coming- We find several instances in which the town voted to receive certain individuals as citizens. By this vote the town became liable to their support if they should become paupers. But they took care to receive only persons that were expected never to be in need. It was also the custom for the selectmen to instruct the constable to warn new comers out of the town. They were not always expected or desired to leave, but the law was such that persons thus warned could not gain a settlement. In case they became paupers, they must look for help to the towns from which they came. Through such precautions, the " poor list" was kept very small for many years. Often those who needed help were supplied by the contributions of generous neighbors. The few that were provided for at public expense were boarded in private families, till 1832, when the present town farm was purchased. Here the poor have been well cared for, at large expense. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 37 A few items are inserted here, which do not properly classify elsewhere, that will in some degree illustrate early methods of doing business. The spelling of the records is' retained in the extracts which follow: — 1767. "Voted to procure a plain of the town." " Voted to choose a committee to collect the penny text." 1768. "Voted to allow Benj. Nurs 3s. for making the rats (rates) of the town." " Voted to pay Adam Wheeler for Bording )'e Rev. Nehemiah Parker Four Sabbaths 6s. 8d." "For bording ye Rev. Nehemiah Parker from April ye I, 1770 to June ye 13 following 13s. 4d." Dec. 1775. "Voted to pay W™- Muzzy for attending Provin- cial Congress thirteen days and expenses \£. 5s. 7d." (about fifty cents a day. ) 1779. "Voted to choose a committee to prevent monopoliz- ing, agreeably to act of General Court." Which we understand to mean to prevent speculation in the sale of provisions and other necessaries of life, by fixing the prices of those articles. This the towns were authorized to do once in three months, by the act referred to above. Sept. 30, 1776. One article in the town meeting warrant was, " To see if it be the mind of the town that John Woolson, Esq., should set up a hospital for innoculating the small pox, accord- ing to the order of the Court of General Sessions of the peace of the county." " Passed in the negative." Oct. 12, 1796. "Voted to allow Dr. C. Wilson and Dr. Reu- ben Walker to innoculate for the small pox." Mar., 1797. "Voted not to have a pest house." In 1 77 1, it was discovered that the records of the town had not been legally kept, and the authorities were petitioned, as follows : — jS HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOy. Province of MassaL'husftts Bar. To his ExtclIcniX Thomas UiUihiiison, Esq'' Captain Genera h. Gov- ernor ill chief of the Said Proi'inee, and to the NonP^'"' his niaf- estxs eounecl and House of Representatives at Cantividge, niareh, A. v., 1771- The Petition of the Subscribers in behalf of the Inhabitants of 3'e District of Hubbardston in 5'e county of Worcester humbly sheweth — that the Said Inhabitants finding themselves in a bad situation of affairs by reason of their Records in ye town Book, being not according to Law for this reason, viz. for a \ery few of ye Records are signed attested by the moderator as moderator or attested or signed by ye clerks, and a great part of the Roads that are laid out being not Recorded according to Law whith if Said meeting Should be broke up it would be very detri- mental to S^ District — Wherefore your Petitioners in behalf of S'' District humbly pray your Excellency and Honors to take the Subject matter of the foregoing Petition under your wise consideration, and order the S'' meetings Shall be established good and Valid or otherwise grant relief as your Excellency and Honors in your known wisdom and goodness shall see meet and )'our Petitioners in behalf of themselves and Said 1 )istrict in duty bound shall ever pray. STEPHEN HEALD, ) Seketnien JOSEPH EVELETH, \ of WILL- MAREAN. ) ITnhhardston. CHAPTER V. THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION. THE loyalty and patriotism of the town has never been questioned except in one instance, yet to be related. Through all the blood)' struggles of the nation, the people have met their responsibilities with heroic courage, and have borne their part with unflinching resolution. The first settlers came here amidst the exciting scenes of the French and Indian War. Before the charter was obtained, signs of an approaching rev- olution were too distinct to be mistaken, and the ears of the people here were quick to catch the first notes of alarm. Two years before the incorporation, the famous Stamp Act was passed by Parliament. This roused thtf indignation of all the American Colonies, so that Franklin wrote to his friend, Charles Thompson, "the sun of American liberty is set; the Americans must light the lamps of industry and economy. " "Reassured," was his friend's reply, "we shall light torches of a very different character. " The almost superhuman eloquence of Patrick Henry had sounded the tocsin through the land. The people resisted, or evaded, the Stamp Act and other revenue laws of the mother country, often destroying the articles on which the duty was laid. They would never have refused to pay their share towards supporting the home government, if they had been allowed a voice in lev}-ing the taxes, but taxation without representation they regarded as striking at the very foundation of liberty. Their ancestors had fled from the cruel hand of oppression and persecution, and braved the untold hardships of the wilderness for the blessings of civil and religious liberty. Through in- -1-0 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. credible suffering, by their own undaunted industry and perse- verance, with the divine blessing, they had toiled up to strength and prosperity, and they determined not to surrender their priceless heritage. In 1768, the year following the act of incorporation, Great Britain sent troops to Boston, to reduce the people to sub- mission. A day of fasting and pra3^er was appointed, town meetings were called, and a general convention of delegates from all parts of the province, was held in Faneuil Hall. After the troops landed, they were in constant collision with the populace, which resulted in the Boston Massacre in 1770. The following quotation will bear repetition: — " Even the boys of Boston caught the spirit of their sires. They were wont to amuse themselves, in winter, by building snow forts and skating on the pond on the common. The soldiers wantonly interfered with their forts, and when they complained to the inferior officers, they were treated with con- tempt and ridicule. At last a number of the larger boys waited upon Gen. Gage himself, and told him they had come for satis- faction. 'What,' said 'Gage, 'have your fathers been teaching you rebellion, and sent you here to exhibit it?' 'Nobody sent us,' answered the leader with a flashing eye. 'We have never injured your troops, but they have trampled down our snow forts, and broken the ice of our skating pond. We complained, and they called us young rebels, and told us to help ourselves if we could ; we told the captain, and he laughed at us. Yes- terday, our works were destroyed for the third time, and ive ivilL bear it no longer!' The British general could not restrain his admiration. 'The very children here,' he exclaimed, 'draw in a love of liberty with the very air they breathe. Go, my brave boys, and be assured, if my troops trouble you again, they shall be punished.'" Those were trying days for a town just out of its cradle, but one cannot fail to see that the air of these forest hills was vibrating with liberty. Every pulsation from the heart of the province was met by patriotic throbbings from this new settle- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 41 ment. Boston was then only a town, but in the autumn of 1772, the selectmen sent out a circular to the other towns in the province, calling for an expression of opinion upon public affairs. In response to this circular, this town called a meeting December 30, and chose a committee of nine, with John Woods, chairman, to draw up an answer to the letter from the town of Boston. They then voted to "adjourn, to meet at the house of John Ames, Innholder, on the 20th of January next." At that meeting, January 20, 1773, the committee made the follow- ing report ; — ily We are of opinion that Rulers first Derive their Power from the Ruled by Certain Laws and Ruls agreed upon by Ruler and Ruled, and when a Ruler Breaks over Such Laws and Rules as agi'eed to by Ruler and Ruled, and makes new ones that then the Ruled have a Right to Refuse Such new Laws and that the Ruled have a Right to Judge for themselves when Rulers Transgress. 2ly We think the Parliment of Great Britten have Taxed us Contrary to our Charter Right, they have made our governor independent of the people by appointing him a Salary from home, and the Judges of the Superior Court, we hear, have a Salary appointed from home, and have reason to believe it, which appears to us so big with Slavery that we think it enough to arouse Every Individual (that has any Ideas of arbitrary Power above the Brutal Creation) to use his utmost indeavors in a law- full way to Seek Redress for our Injured Rights and Priveleges. 3ly we think we aught immediately, vigorously, and unanimously, to .\ert our Selves in the most firm, but most peaceable manner, for obtaining Relief The Cause of liberty is a cause of too much dignity to be Sul- lied by Turbulence and Tumult. It ought to be maintained in a manner sutable to her Nature ; those who ingage in it should breathe a Sedate yet Fervent spirit animating us to actions of Justice and Bravery ; a free people Cant be too Quick in observing, nor too firm in opposing the be- ginings of alterations in a Constitution. Signed, JOHN WOODS, JOSEPH SLARROW, GEORGE METCALF, JOSEPH EVELETH, Committee Men- EZEKIEL NEWTON, NATHANIEL UPHAM, WILLIAM MARFAN, EZRA POND, STEPHEN HEALD. 42 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. % The record continues: — - After being Twice Read the vote was called for and passed in the afennitive. Voted to put this Draught on the Town Book of Records. Voted the Clerk Transmit a Coppy of the Proceedings of the Destrict of Hub- bardston to the Selectmen of the Town of Boston. Atts. JOHN WOODS, Distria Clerk. Atts. GEORGE METCALF, Moderator. Thus, more than three years before the Declaration of Inde- pendence, the people of this town expressed their views of public affairs, in language which, if not the most elegant, shows that they clearly comprehended their situation, and understood the true principles of a republican government. Though the\' were desirous of peace, there is a boldness and decision in these declarations which indicates the spirit of independence already working in them. Soon after this, the several towns in this county had standing committees of correspondence, safety, and inspection, who often met and consulted, or corresponded, in relation to public affairs. Hubbardston chose such a com- mittee, August 22, 1774, consisting of the following men: William Muzzy, John Woods, Stephen Heald, Joseph Eveleth and John Clark. Two years later, Joseph Shattuck and Wil- liam Stone were added to this committee. September 23rd, they voted to send John Clark to represent them in a convention to be held at Concord, in the month of October following. At that convention, active preparations were made for the war, which was seen to be inevitable. At a meeting held December 24th, 1774, the following article was considered. "To see if the District will Chuse one person to represent them in the Provential Congress to set the first of February next at Cambridge, and to be Dissolved the Tuesday before the last Wednesday in May, 1775, and to give him Such Instructions as they Think proper." No action was taken upon it. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 4.3 The following is the copy of another article, and the action thereon. "Art. 6. To see if the District will Chuse a com"'' to Draw up a Covenant for the Inhabitants to sign, in order to put in force the Resolves of the Continental Congress." "The com'"' that was Chose agreeably to the Sixth Article at the adjournment, presented the Association Drawed up by the Continental Congress, with the additional Resolve of the provential Congress, that is, not to by aney thing that is Imported from Great Britton after the first of October Next, let it be Imported when it would, it being put to Vote and voted in the affirmitive." March 7, 1775, voted "To make void the Worcester Covenant signed last fall." Up to this time all town meetings were warned in His Majesty's name. In March, 1775, the town voted to raise thirty minute men, and if they should be called out they were to have two dollars bounty, when they should march. Some of these men were called out at the time of the Lexington massacre which so soon followed. On the 14th of June, 1776, a meeting was held "to see if it be the minds of the Town that Continental Congress should Declare Independence of the Colonies to Great Britain, and whether the Town will stand by the above said Congress in So Doing." "The Question being put whether it be the minds of this Town that the Hon. Continental Congress should Declare the Colonies Independent of Great Britain, it passed unanimously in the Affirmative, — then voted. Should the Hon. Congress Declare the Colonies Independent of Great Britain as above Said, we the Said Town Solemnly Engage with our Lives and fortunes to Support them in the measures." This action was taken in response to the General Court, which body had assured Congress of the support of the people of this colony. The question was sent out for each town to act upon individually, and thus this town was enabled to record its Declaration of Independence nearly three weeks before it was U HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. declared by the Continental Congress. We think the signers of the Declaration of Independence were bold men, but such records as the above, show us that they knew the will of the people before they took the step. They followed, rather than led public sentiment. We are unable to learn the names of all the men who first enlisted in the Continental Arm}', or to what extent they were in active service. But to a call that was made before the battle of Bunker Hill, thirty men responded, one of the first of whom was Isaac Bellows. Other prominent men soon followed. In the engagement at Bunker Hill, Henry Gates received a wound in the face, by which he was so disfigured that he was afterwards known as "Twist-mouth Gates." In February, 1777, the town voted to send two delegates, John Woods and John Clark, to a convention to be held in Worcester agreeably to a call from the town of Sutton, to form a County Congress. At this period large sums of money were needed to meet public expenses, which were voted and assessed upon the in- habitants, and the tax bills committed to the collectors, but nearly one tenth part of the people were totally unable to pay, and long lists of taxes were abated every year. The treasury was without funds, and the selectmen were obliged to borrow from abroad, whenever they could do so, on the credit of the town. So great were their burdens that the minute men, to whom had been promised two dollars bounty, were not paid till nearly three years after they were called out, although in Jan- uary, 1776, the selectmen were directed to give them orders upon the treasury for their money. March 2, 1778, we find the following record : " 2ly. Paid to the minute men that marcht after Lexenton fite, Israel Skinner, Joseph Shattuck, Abijah Greenwood, Asa Hoyt, Hugh Blair, Joseph Write, Stephen Far- rington, John Ames, Isaac Bellows, Joseph Caryl, Asa Metcalf, Daniel Kinsman, Stephen Church, Silas Rice, Nathan Stone, Bezaleel Lyon, Enoch Devenport, Seventeen in Number, at Twelve Shillings each man. lo-^ — 4^ — o'^^" HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 45 There is no evidence that the thirteen others of the thirty, were called out at that time, and the probability is that those who went found they were not needed then and returned. When it became evident that the war must continue for a long time, calls were made for men to enlist for three years ; then larger bounties were required. On the iithof May, 1778, a meeting was called to see what bounty the town would give to the men who were then to be raised. Voted "To give 30 pounds to each man. Then voted to adjourn the meeting to Moses Clark's, Inholder's, to seven o'clock this day, and there the meeting Died a natural death." Very likely the reason for such a record is that they did not succeed in getting the men to volunteer, for on the 25th of the same month, another meeting was held, at which they voted to raise three Continental men, and also voted that the men who should be called into the service in the future, should be hired, and the town taxed for the same. Then adjourned to seven o'clock, when it was voted to give a bounty of 140 pounds to each of the three men. At an adjourned meeting, on the next Wednesday, this vote was reconsidered, and 100 pounds was voted, "and no more," and a committee was chosen to hire the men, and borrow the money. Then adjourned to June 5th. But probably this committee did not find it easy to get either the men or the money, for June 5th they reconsidered the last vote, and voted 120 pounds. Then adjourned to June 15th, when they voted to raise 800 pounds, to be assessed on the town, to hire men as needed. These records indicate that they were in straits in regard to those calls for men. At the meeting May 25th it was voted "To make an Everidge of what has been Done by the Inhabitants of the Town Since the Continental men have been Raised — then voted to Chuse a Com"' of five men to make an Everidge, then voted John Woods, Thomas Sergant, Joseph Eveleth, Ezra Pond, Capt. John Clark, be a Com'"= for the above said purpose to make ye Everidge and hire men into ye service." This committee made their report in August of the same year, which was not accepted. But on the 15th of October, 46 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. their report was adopted in substance, and is inserted here be- cause it shows in what kind of service the men from this town had been engaged. " 2ly. Voted six pounds p' month for the two months to Rhode Island, May and June 1777 — then voted Ten pounds p'' month for the men that went to Bennington, gon five weeks July 20th then voted fifteen Shillings p' Day to the men that went over ye Mountain on horseback — then Voted Twenty pounds for the Three months Service Sept. 2^ — then Voted Ten pounds p' man that went for thirty Days to Take Gen'. Bur- goyne — then Voted Twenty pounds p^ man that went for three months under Capt Marean to gard Burgoynes men to Cam- bridge — then Voted four pounds p^ month for ye Six months Service at ye Barracks in Rutland — then Voted three pounds p' month for the Turn to Brookfield to Keep Stores — then Voted Twelve Shillings p' Day for ye twenty Days men that went with Leut Muzzy." It is probable these sums were for special service rendered by men who were not soldiers, and who had gone without any bounty stipulated by the town. At the same meeting they also voted "To chuse a Com"^ whose bisiness Shall be (when there is orders comes for men) to Set the price they will give for men to go that turn if men will Turn out and go for said price then to hire them if they will turn out, then to Draft ye highest paj'ers, and to Draft in proposion to what a man possesses." What is meant here by "drafting the highest payers," we are at a loss to understand. How many men this committee hired, is not on record. It seems some of the leading citizens of the town had hired men on their own account, whether to shield themselves from an anticipated draft, or because individual credit was better than that of the town, does not appear, but October 26, 1778, the town voted to exempt several men from paying taxes, for bounties, because they had hired men for the army, and also voted to give credit to all those who had done more than their part. In June, 1780, four men, Ezekiel Pond, Thomas Durant, William Nightingale and Timothy Nightingale, HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 47 were hired for the army, and the sum of 1 0,000 pounds was raised to aid them and others who might be called for Then voted "To give ten dollars per month, the old way, to the militia men who enlisted for six months, to be stated in Rye, Indian Corn, Beef, and Sole Leather, and also voted to add $500 in paper, to each of the militia now hired." And those who enlisted for three years or for the war were to have " twenty head of three years old cattle. Heifers and Steers, of average value,"* This was done because the currency had so far depre- ciated that they found it difficult to fix upon any definite sums. Up to this time the several quotas had been filled without a draft. But the summer of 1 78 1 was probably the darkest in the whole history of the town. Calls for men had been so often made that probably nearly three-fourths of all who were fit for soldiers, had been, or were then in the service. There seemed to be no men who could be spared and their means had become almost exhausted in paying the war taxes. Every measure was resorted to which offered any hope of escaping a draft. April 30, 178 1, they voted "To divide the town into two parts, by the Templeton and Rutland road and each part shall furnish a man for the army for three years." Whether these men were raised does not appear, but it is evident that they failed to furnish all the men called for, as the order soon came to Captain Slocomb, commander of the militia, for a draft. The selectmen and militia officers made every possible effort to obtain the men, but failed. Another town meeting was called, the 2d of July, to decide what measures should be adopted. They then chose a committee to consult as to the best means to be adopted. After conferring together for an hour, they reported that in their opinion it was best to " class the town." This report was accepted, and it was voted- " To class the town into four classes." Then voted "That Capt. *The following record shows the value of stock as estimated December 19,1777, voted "Tliat a yoI'ear, the town voted to pay $50 per day for work on the highways. At length the old continental scrip became almost as worthless as the confederate bonds of later times, but it was long a perplexity and annoyance. In 1782, a vote was passed to hear the report of Daniel Sum- ner in regard to the paper money his son took of the town for his services in the arm}'. The same year an article was inserted in the town meeting warrant, "To see what the town will do with the old average tax that was to raise bounties for the men levied in 1777." Voted "All persons behind in sd average, pay up." The same }'ear it was also voted "To set off one seventh part of the town to John Woods to pay Thomas Durant for three years service in the army." Also voted "To set off one seventh to Abijah Greenwood to pay Caleb Newton for three years service in the army." That was the third seventh of the town set off for this purpose. Just what is meant, we do not know. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 51 In some respects the records of this period of the revolution are meager and obscure. Those men sought rather to meet the stern demands of their time, than to put their sacrifices and hardships upon parchment for future generations. The histo- rian searching these records will often find the exclamation rising to his lips, why did they not tell us more about this ! or why did they not record that ! He finds just enough of the plain, stern facts to make him feel that the broad margin of un- written history would furnish themes far more interesting and thrilling than any that can be drawn from these dry records. Could we lift the veil and look upon the private burdens and personal heroism of those dark, sad days, we should more fully appreciate the cost of our freedom. For eight long, dreary years the war cloud enveloped the nation in gloom, and the effect was peculiarly severe upon these infant towns. We cannot furnish a full list of the men who went into the army, nor of those who died there. But from the facts already stated, it is clear that the war consumed the bone and sinew of the town. The men endured untold privations and sufferings in the service. Widows and orphans were left to be cared for by the public. The means of the people were so exhausted that they were overwhelmed with debts they could not pay. The state tax was excessively burdensome, and many lawsuits were brought against the town. Yet there was not a lisp of repudia- tion. With the same manly courage, and noble sense of justice which led them to support the government, they set about ad- justing their debts almost as soon as the last gun was fired. They voted to instruct the selectmen to borrow money to pay all just demands, if it could be done at a rate of interest not exceeding twenty-five per cent. The following are the names of some of the Hubbardston men who served in the army in the War of the Revolution. Those whose names are in italics are known to have been in the army, but it is not known whether they were residents of this town at that time or came here after the war: — 52 HISTORV OF HCBBARDSTON. P^lijah Adams, Issachar Adams, Ephraim Allen, John Ames, Andrew Barber, Isaac Bellows, Isaac Bellows, Jr., David Bennett,* Hugh Blair, Thomas Brintnall, Ebenezer Brown, t ' Joseph Caryl, Asa Church, Stephen Church, Isaac Clark, ^Villiam Clark, Robert Converse, Enoch Davenport, Stephen Farrington, Henry Gates, Abijah Creenwood. Thomas Haps^ood, Stephen Heald, Ephraim Holt, Daniel How, Asa Hoyt, Converse Hunting, | Moses Hunting,! Daniel Kinsman, Bezaleel Lyon, Ebenezer Mann, William Marean, Israel Mead, Asa Metcalf, Timothy Metcalf, Samtiel Morse, John Moulton, Robert Murdock, Joshua Afiirdock, "William Muzzy, William Nightingale, Joseph Noirross, Charles Parmenter, Joseph Parmenter, Levi Parmenter, Richard Phillips, Joshua Phillips, § Cideon Phillips, § Paine Phillips, § Ezekiel Pond. Ezra Pond, Joseph Pond, Silas Rice, Joseph Shattuck, Israel Skinner, Jonathan W. Smith, Nathan Stone, Nathaniel Upham, Joseph Jl'aite, Nathaniel Waite, Adam Wheeler, John Williams, II Daniel ^^'itt,^ Daniel Woodward, Joseph \\"right. *Went from Princeton, yWent from Lancaster. tWent from Sutton. 1T\\"ent from Pa.xton. ^^^'ent frotn Needh.im. §Went from Rtitland. CHAPTER VI. shays' rebellion. THE historian is sometimes brought face to face with facts that are strange and unlocked for. Facts so abnormal and so out of harmony with the general current of events that he is at a loss to know what causes to assign, or what motives to ascribe to the actors in the scenes. He must trust, in great measure, 1,0 the accounts given by those who lived near the time, and were familiar with the attending circumstances. Yet he does not always thus obtain the exact and unvarnished truth. The true and honest history of some events cannot be written till the public mind has outgrown the biases and prejudices which the events themselves awakened. Those who stand nearest the scene, partake too deeply of the general sentiment to be the most candid judges of the merits of the case, espec- ially if it be an unsuccessful and unpopular cause. We have found nothing else in the history of Hubbardston to which these remarks so fully apply, as to the affair which is the subject of this chapter. After such proofs of heroic patriotism and self-sacrificing loyalty as we were permitted to record in the last chapter, it seems unaccountable that the very next thing we are called upon to relate of these same people, is that they are plotting and carrj'ing out schemes of rebellion against the very government for which they had pledged their lives and their fortunes, and for which so many had bled and died. Yet it is a fact which cannot be denied or disguised, that this town took an active and prominent part in Shays' Rebellion. Public sentiment was in its favor ; all the best men were enlisted in it. It is said that only one man in the town expressed any oppo- j4- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. sition to it. This has ah\a)'s been regarded as a foul blot on the othenvise fair name of the town ; a reproach and dishonor which could never be removed ; and it would be a fruitless task to attempt now to reverse the record of the past, and vindicate entirely the honor of the town and the course of these men. Yet although we have no occasion to question the veracity or honesty of those who have given us the history of the affair, we think there is a more favorable side than has usually been presented, and that these men had better reasons for their course than have been ascribed to them. For when we look at the character of the men, honest yeomen, peace-loving citizens, many of them devout, God-fearing men, and see what they had done to secure the freedom and sustain the institutions of their country, it does not seem possible that they were so fickle- minded, so reckless, or so devoid of reason, as seriously to con- template the destruction of their own government, and to take up arms against the civil authorities, without any excuse. They were not tories, but true patriots, and the unanimity and earnest- ness with which they embarked in the enterprise, is evidence that they thought they had good reasons for their course. Our aim in this chapter is not to give a full account of this movement, nor to justify the men engaged in it, but to place before the reader the facts, so far as they relate to this town, and the causes and occasions of the uprising among the people, so far as we are able to obtain them from history and tradition. In Lincoln's History of Worcester County may be found a much more detailed account than we shall be able to give. From that account many things here stated, are taken. We get little help from the records of the town, for the course of the citizens required caution in the expression of their designs. They un- derstood their own records, but we must make out their mean- ing by the light of concurrent history. Before the close of the Revolutionary War, there began to be uneasiness and discontent among the people of the central and western portions of the state, in regard to the acts of the Legis- lature, and the operations of many of the laws. There was a HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 55 jealousy of Boston influence, especially over the General Court, and it was felt that many of the enactments worked unfairly toward the small, rural towns. On the 9th of April, 1782, twenty-six towns in this county met in convention at Worcester, to consider their grievances. William Muzzy was the delegate from this town. This con- vention expressed dissatisfaction with the state officers, in re- gard to the disbursement of large sums of money, and recom- mended instructions to representatives to require immediate settlement with all officers entrusted with the funds of the com- monwealth, and if adjustment was refused, or delayed, to with- draw from the General Court and return to their constituents. They also recommended that the compensation of the members of the House, and the fees of lawyers be reduced; the revival of the confession of debt; the enlargement of the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to twenty pounds; contribution to the support of the Continental Army in specific articles, instead of money ; and the settlement of accounts with Congress. At an adjourned meeting, they also recommended that ac- count of the public expenditures should be annually rendered to the towns ; the removal of the General Court from Boston to some country town ; and the separation of the business of the Court of Common Pleas and the Sessions. In March, 1784, this town voted "That William Muzzy meet the convention at Worcester in behalf of the town, at the time set forth in the letter from Sutton." There is no explanation of this letter from Sutton, nor of the object of the convention, but it is a matter of history that a proposition was made by the town of Sutton in 1784, to the other towns in the county that a convention should be called to consider grievances and the means of redress. May 19, they voted "To comply with what the county convention did at Worcester, and chose John Woods to draw off the petition that is laid before the town, and to sign in behalf of the town, and that the selectmen forward the petition." But there is no record of this petition, of its aim, nor where it was sent. In these transactions the people were j6 niSTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. seeking redress for their wrongs in a legitimate and peaceable \va}', probabl}- without any design of open resistance. But they did not obtain what the}' sought, and in 1786, matters began to assume a warlike aspect. Other conventions were held, in Con- cord, Paxton, Hatfield, and Leicester. To this last, held in August, 1786, this town sent as delegates, Elisha Woodward and Joseph Wright. The next month, they chose a committee to gix'c instructions to these delegates, but left no record of what these instructions were. In November, they voted " To continue the same delegates at Worcester," At these con- ventions the\' enumerated the e\-ils the}- wished to have reme- died : " I. Sitting of the General Court in Boston; 2. the want of a circulating S}'stem ; 3. the abuses in the practice of the law, and the exorbitance of the fee table ; 4. the existence of the Court of Common Pleas in their present modes of ad- ministration ; 5. the appropriating the revenue arising from the impost and excise to the payment of the interest of the State Securities; 6. the unreasonable and unnecessary grants made by the General Court to the Attorne}' General a)id others ; 7. the Sei'vants of the go\'ernment being too numerous, and ha\ing too great salaries; 8. the existence of the Senate." In all this there is no threat or intimation of a purpose of open resistance to authorities. The conventions expressed their devotion to their government. At Paxton, November 3, 1786, they declared that however they might suffer in their character, person or estate, the}- should think themselves " Happy if they could, in the least degree, contribute to restore the harmony of the commonwealth, and to support the weight of a tottering empire." Cn the 27th of December, this town was called together "To see if they will send a petition to the General Court similar to that sent by the body at Worcester, together with the addition recommended by the committee at Worcester to be sent in by the several towns in this and the two upper counties." It was voted to send such a petition if the other towns should do the same. There is nothing in these proceedings which shows a s. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 57 hostile or defiant spirit. Yet during the whole of this autumn, bands of armed men were being organized, and other warlike preparations were going on. In August, when the delegates to the Leicester convention were appointed, this town instructed the selectmen to request the militia officers to discipline the soldiers, and if they refused, to get some one else to do it; also that they inquire into the state of the town stock of ammunition. In November, they met again to see if they would raise an in- dependent company, and increase the town stock. They voted not to raise the company, and referred the other matter to the selectmen. The moderator then withdrew, and when requested to dissolve the meeting, he said it was " dead of itself." They had gone so far that they probably began to have doubts as to their success in this appeal to arms. The rebellion took its name from Daniel Shays of Pelham, who had been an officer in the Continental Army, not because he was the instigator or prime-mover in it — there was an armed force before he had any connection with it — but for some reason he was chosen to take command of the insurgents, or "Regu- lators," as they styled themselves. Their badge was a sprig of evergreen worn in the cap. Their operations were chiefly con- fined to this county and the northern parts of Middlesex and Hampshire Counties (the latter then included Franklin and Hampden). Their plans were never very systematic, nor were all their forces concentrated upon any one point. Their object, so far as appears, was to stop the proceedings of the courts, for reasons that will be given hereafter. The man who was next to Shays in position, and figured almost as largely, was Capt. Adam Wheeler of this town, a highly esteemed citizen. He served in the French and Indian War and was a brave officer in the War of the Revolution, dis- playing much heroism in the battle of Bunker Hill. He now raised and commanded a company of nearly a hundred men, mostly from this town, in the interests of the rebellion. Early in September, 1786, with eighty men, he marched to Worcester and took possession of the Court House. The next day their j-S HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. number was increased to more than a hundred, besides as many more without arms. A sentinel was placed on the verge of the hill. On the steps were stationed a file of men with fixed bay- onets, while in front stood Capt. Wheeler, with drawn sword. This was their preparation to meet the court, which was to begin its session that morning. Chief Justice Artemas Ward was possessed of intrepid firmness, and a resolute and manly bearing. He had been an officer in the army, and as he ad- vanced at the head of the court officers and members of the bar, he recognized the sentinel as one of his old soldiers, and sternl}' ordered him to withdraw his leveled musket. Awed by the voice he had been accustomed to obey, the sentinel instantly complied. As they came to the Court House, the crier was ordered to open the doors, which he was allowed to do, reveal- ing a party of infantry, with guns leveled as if read}' to fire. Judge Ward then advanced till the bayonets, turned against him, pierced his clothes, demanding repeatedly to know who com- manded the people there ; by what authority and for what pur- pose the)' were met. Wheeler at length replied that he was not a leader, but he had come to relieve the distresses of the people by preventing the sittings of the court until they could obtain redress of grievances. The judge answered that he would satisfy them that their complaints were groundless. He was told that any communication he had to make might be reduced to writing, which he indignantly refused to do. He said he did not value their bayonets; they might plunge them into his heart, but while that heart beat, he would do his duty; when opposed to duty his life was of little consequence. If they would take away their bayonets, and give him a place where he could be heard by his fellow-citizens, and not by the leaders alone, who had deluded and deceived them, he would speak, but not otherwise. The insurgent officers, fearing the influence of his words on their followers, interrupted. They said they did not come there to hear long speeches, but to re- sist oppression, and demanded an adjournment without day. The judge peremptorily refused to answer any proposition un- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. sg less accompanied by the name of him who made it. He was then ordered to fall back. The drum was beat, and the guard ordered to charge. The soldiers ad\'anced till their bayonets pressed hard upon the breast of the chief justice, who stood immovable as a statue. His intrepidity so over-awed the soldiers, that the guns were removed. The judge ascended the steps and addressed the assembly. In a clear and forcible man- ner he examined their supposed grievances, exposed their fallacy, explained the dangerous tendency of their rash meas- ures, told them they were imperiling the liberty acquired by the efforts and sufferings of years, plunging the country in civil war, and involving themselves and their families in misery ; that the measures they had taken would defeat their own wishes, for the government would never yield to force what would readily be accorded to respectful representations, and warned them that the majesty of the law would be vindicated, and their resistance of its power avenged. He spoke nearly two hours amidst fre- quent interruptions. But argument and remonstrance were unavailing. The insurgents declared that they would hold their ground till they had obtained satisfaction. Judge Ward then addressed himself to Capt. Wheeler, advising him to allow his troops to disperse. They were waging war which was treason, and its end would be — a momentary pause, and he added — the gallows ! He then retired unmolested, through the armed files. The court was opened at the United States Arms Tavern, and adjourned till the next day, and a demand was made upon the militia of the county to rally and sustain the courts. But they were so much in sympathy with the movement, that the officers were obliged to report that it was not in their power to muster their companies. This encouraged the insurgents, and they gathered in larger forces. The Court House was guarded in martial form, and the men not on duty, bivouacked in the halls of justice. They again demanded that the court should adjourn without day, but were met with the same stern refusal as before. They now numbered about four hundred, and marched through the streets with music, inviting all who sought relief from op- 6o H/STO/x)' OF Hl'FryARPSrO.y. pression, to jdin them. But the}' obtained no recruits. The court, finding there was no reUance to be placed on the support of the niihtar\- fijrce, adjourned, continuing all the cases to the next term. After some further parle\ang and parading, the " Regulators " dispersed. At the next sessicm of the court, on the 2ist of No\^ember. the}' gathered again, and went through about the same manoeu- \'ers. The high sherifl". Col. William Greenleaf, addressed the c<"impan\' of men witli fixed ba\'cinets \vho had taken possession of the steps of the C<.)urt House, and remarketl with great se\-erit_\- rin the conduct of the armed party. One of the leaders, nut im])robabl\- Capt. \\'heeler, told him they sought relief from grie\'ances, and among the most intolerable of them was the sherift' himself and next to his person were his fees, which were excessi\x- and intolerable, especiaih" in criminal ex- ecutions. "If you ciinsider fees lur executidn excessi\X'," re- fjlied the sherift", irritated b_\' the attack', "^-ou necLl not wait hmg for redress, fjr I will hang )-ou all fir nothing, gentlemen, with great [.ileasure." Some one iii the cmwd secreth' placed a sprig of pine in his hat, and thus the sheriff retired with the court, wearing the badge nt the rebellion. Up ti) this time, the go\"ernment had been \'er)' indulgent toward this mo\-ement. Se\'eral acts were passed for the pur- pose of aliording relief, and to satisfy the clamors of the pen[jle. It was supjjnsed that the excitement wnuld soon sub- side, and tlie men return to their allegiance. Then there was so much iif the comic .ibMut it, that it seemed hartUy credible that they could be in eaiaiest. But now it had come to be too seriijus to be trifled with longer, and it was determined to raise an arm_\- sufficient to crush out the rebellion. This rinly led the insurgents to rall_\- in greater force. Capt. Wheeler enlisted abijut thirt\- new men and made Shrewsbur\- his headquarters. Their determination now was to interrupt the courts, not only in Wiircester, but in Concord and other places. But hearing, cm No\"ember 30th, that a fcuxe was maixhing against them which had alread}' ca[jtured some of the leaders, they aban- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 6i cloned their expedition into Middlesex County, and retreated in great alarm to Holden. Capt. Wheeler secreted himself in a house which his pursuers passed by, and he escaped capture only by accident. It was about this time that Daniel Shays, the reputed com- mander-in-chief, and nominal leader of the force, first joined the troops of this county. The plans of the insurgents were now interrupted. They had not sufficient clothing to protect them from the extreme cold ; they were without food and with- out money. About one hundred went to Grafton, while Shays' company and one other, retired to the barracks in Rutland, and large numbers were dismissed with the order that they all assem- ble in Worcester, on the Monday following. From this point in the narrative, we are unable to follow the men from this town in distinction from others, though we know that Capt. Wheeler, and some others, continued with Shays till the final dispersion of the forces. Large plans were further made to interrupt most of the courts of the state, and to liber- ate the prisoners from the jails, and great exertions were made to enlist new men. But a series of disasters followed them. In Worcester, they were overtaken by a severe snow storm, and as they were compelled to retire, their sufferings were intense. If they sought shelter, they were refused, for the current of public opinion had now set in favor of the government. Shays and his men were driven from post to post by the state troops. His forces were separated, diminished, and disheartened. On the second of February, 1787, he, with his men, left Pelham for Petersham. They began their march on Saturday evening with mild weather and a cloudless sky, but were soon overtaken by a driving snow storm. They could find no shelter and pressed on all night. Sabbath morning they halted for rest and to pre- pare breakfast. The snow was piled in drifts, and the weather severely cold. They felt sure that the troops in pursuit would not follow them in such a storm. But these troops had kept f moving all night, to save themselves from freezing, and came upon the insurgents while engaged in preparing food, and 62 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. captured two hundred and fifty of them, while the others fled in different directions ; some of them went to Winchester, N. H., and from there scattered to other places, but more went to their homes, hiding their arms by the way, though their rags and their shame could not be hidden. Thus ends a rebellion which finds no parallel in history. In this county not a man fell, not a gun was fired, and no blood was shed, except from a sabre cut in the hand of one of the insurgents. The insurgents probably never numbered more than 2000, and these were but poorly equipped. For a time, some of the state troops were stationed in the old centre schoolhouse in this town to watch the movements of the people. Dr. Moses Phelps said that when he was called out in the night to visit patients, he was obliged to go to the commandant and get leave, or he would be challenged. This became so much of an annoyance that he finally said to them that they knew him and his business, and he should not come again. If they wanted to fire upon him, they must do so. Capt. Wheeler fled to Canada, and remained there four years, till a proclamation of amnesty was issued by the governor. In 1791, we find the following record: "Art. 2. To see if the town will grant the petition of Adam Wheeler, which is as fol- lows, viz: 'The petition of Adam Wheeler to the* town of Hubbardston. Humbly showeth that your said petitioner was at Pelham about four years ago, in the unhappy disturbance that happened in this county; and that Dr. Hinds has com- menced an action against me which is gone to execution, which is not in my power to discharge. Gentlemen, friends, fellow- citizens and neighbors; your petitioner prays for help to dis- charge said debt and cost, which is 9-^ 4^ 9D, and your peti- tioner as in duty bound will ever pray.' ADAM WHEELER." "Voted that the selectmen settle the debt of Capt. Wheeler, in the best and easiest manner possible." Thus we find that the people upheld their leaders even in an unpopular cause. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 6j A few of the insurgents were tried, and found guilty of treason, and sentenced to be hung. Even the day of their ex- ecution was fixed, but after thus being frightened, and dis- graced, they were reprieved. Probably the extent of the dis- affection was not fully known till after the troubles were over, and the insurgents had been disqualified from holding civil office. It was then found that some towns had not enough other men to fill the necessary town offices, and further legisla- tion was had, to meet the difficulty. Full amnesty was at length offered to all who would return to their allegiance. This nearly all were glad to do, and were ever after, good and loyal citizens. The government was lenient and forbearing towards these men. It sought, in a measure at least, to redress their grievances, in- stead of taking the ground that the insurrection was wholly without cause. Sometime before June, 1785, the General Court established a "Scale of Depreciation," by which debts, contracted on the basis of the continental currency, might be reduced to their specie value. During the winter after the outbreak, "The Ten- der Act," "An Act of Indemnity," "An Act Reducing Fee- bills," "An Act for the More Easy Payment of Taxes," and an "Act Regulating the Courts of Common Pleas and Sessions of the Peace," were passed with the design of affording some re- lief to the people. It is evident that the people of that time pronounced a tolerant judgment upon this whole affair. In less than a year after the dispersion of Shays' forces at Petersham, the Massachusetts convention for the ratification of the United States Constitution was held, and a large number of the del- egates from the northern part of Worcester County, were avowed and active insurgents. These men were not in disgrace or humiliation among their fellow-citizens, after the excitement had so far subsided as to allow a candid judgment. Such facts shed light upon the motives, spirit, and characters of those who embarked in this scheme. It may now be asked, what was the real cause of all this trouble? What did they expect to accomplish by stopping the 64 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. courts? And wh\' was this town more unanimous in it than other places ? The causes usuall}- assigned for this movement, do not seem to afl'ord a sufficient explanation of such a course, on the part of men of such character as we know these men to have been. If the taxes were burdensome, the)' were mostly voted \>y the town, to meet the exis^fencies of the times. Did honest, indus- trious _\-eGmen leave their farms and their families, shoulder their i,mns and march to Worcester, and the whole town sus- tain them in it, because a majority in town meeting" had \'oted too much mone}' to meet expenses? It is true they complained of the inequalit}' of the state tax. In 1783, this to«'n \'oted " To try for some, abatement of this tax, and William Marean, John Woods and Elisha Woodward were chosen a committee to draft a petition to the General Court to this effect." Their draft was adopted, and William Marean was chosen to lay it be- f(M'e the General Court, but probably no relief was granted. This, h(i\\e\'er, of itself, was not a sufficient cause for rebelli(in. If salaries of state officers did seem high, to these poor laboring men ; if fees of law)'ers were exorbitant ; if they were jealous of the influence of Boston o\'er the General Court; it does not seem possible that to redress such wrongs, the}' should be led into open insurrection against the peciple's government just es- tablished. It is probable that these things had more inlluence tlian the)' nught. I'lie)' ma\' have been guided and led on, in si.iuie mca.sure bv' amfjitinus and designing men, \vho did not iipenl)' espouse their cause, but who magnified their grievances, and led them to feel that their burdens were the result of op- pressinn, or mismanagement on the part of the government. The)' were dri\'en almost to desperation b)' their distresses, and were probabl)- led to take false views in regard to the true causes nt their burdens. We can see here the refle.x wa\'e ijf the revolution. Some- thing 'jf the same spirit animated these men, now, as then. Thev had succebsfulh" resisted the oppression of the mother countr\', and, at fearful cost of blood and treasure, had gained HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 65 their liberty, and now, when they thought they saw that hberty encroached upon, they were just as ready to suffer in its behalf, as before; They determined to resist their own government when that became oppressive. Some of the old English colo- nial laws were still in force, in all their stringency. They were greatly disappointed in the direct results of the war for inde- pendence. Lincoln, in his History of Worcester County, says: "Massachusetts stood in the splendor of triumph, in republican honesty, bankrupt in resources, with no revenue but an expir- ing currency, and no metal in her treasury more precious than the continental copper, bearing devices of union and freedom. The country had been drained by taxation for the support'^of the army of independence, to the utmost limit of its means ; public credit was extinct; manners had become relaxed, trade decayed, manufactures languishing, money depreciated to worth- lessness, claims on the nation accumulated, with a heavy press- ure of debt resting on the commonwealth, towns and citizens. The first revivings of commerce overstocked the markets with foreign luxuries and superfluities sold to those who trusted to the future for ability to pay. The temporary act of 1782, making property a tender in discharge of pecuniary contracts, instead of affording the designed remedy, only enhanced the evil of general insolvency, by postponing collections. At length floods of suits broke out. In 1784, more than two thousand actions were entered in the county of Worcester, with a population of less than 50,000. Lands and goods were seized and sacrificed on sale, when the general difficulties drove away purchasers. [Tracts of the best land in this town were sold at auction for ten or eleven cents per acre, to pay ta.xes, and few were able to purchase at that price ; some of those who did, were unable to pay the taxes assessed to them upon the same land, and it was sold several times over.] Amid the universal distress, artful and designing persons, discerning the prospect for advancement, fomented discontent by inflammatory publica- tions and seditious appeals to every excitable passion and prej- udice. Driven to despair by the actual evil of enormous debt, 9 66 HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSTON. and irritated to madness by the increasing clamor about sup- posed grievances, it is scarce!}' surprising that a suffering and dehided people should ha\'e attempted relief, without consider- ing that the misery they endured was the necessar}' result of the confusion of eight years of war." The scarcity of money and the overwhelming debts of the people were evils from which they were striving to extricate themselves. One of the principal things demanded was the issue of paper mone)'. The doctrine of inflation did not origi- nate with the present generation. The views of the people of this town appear in the action taken in a town meeting called Ja'iiuary 5, 1786: "To see what instructions the town will vote to send to the Great and General Court under our distressed circumstances, occasioned by the scarcity of cash, whether by making a bank of paper mone)', or any other method." Voted unanimously "That there be a bank of paper money emitted on certain conditions." Dea. Elisha Woodward, LJeut. Rob- ert IMurdock, Edward Sclfridge, Jonathan Gates and Capt. Adam Wheeler, were chosen committee to draft and report on what conditions the said bank be emitted. The town adopted the report of the committee, which was as follows: "That there be a bank of paper monej- made sufficient to redeem all of this state's securities, and after said bank is issued, all securities of this state shall cease to draw interest within three months, and if said securities are not returned into the treasury in the term of one full 3'ear, then the said securities to be forfeited. Also, voted that said mone}' shall be a lawful tender to pay all debts and assessments, and if any perscui refuse to take said money when tendered before witness, he shall be depri\'ed of bringing an action against said debtor, pro\'ided said debtor pa)'s the same into the state treasury, there to be applied to the use of the state, unless redeemed by the creditor in the tei'm of six months. Voted that there be a severe punishment inflicted, as well as penalty annexed, on all such as shall counterfeit said currency, or undervalue the same." Voted "That the town clerk transmit a copy of the above report to Capt. Lee of Barre, HI ST ROY OF HUBBARDSTON. 67 or John Fessenden, Esq. of Rutland, that the same may be for- , warded to court." Their object in preventing the sessions of the courts, and in attempting to Hberate the prisoners in the jails, evidently was, not to prevent conviction or punishment of crime, but to stay the action of the courts in suits for payment of debts. The law then was such that men could be imprisoned for debt, even when they had no means for paying. The jails were filled with these poor debtors. Some of them were men who had made contracts for provisions for the army, and taking pay in conti- nental money had lost their all. The "Regulators" considered these things cruel and oppressive and sought to liberate their suffering neighbors, and to prevent the courts from issuing any farther executions till some means for relief could be devised. Their indignation was excited against the lawyers because they regarded them as seeking to multiply these suits. A neighbor- ing town instructed its delegate to the Paxton convention to " Use his influence that the lawyers and inferior courts be en- tirely annihilated." The reason why this town engaged in the scheme more gen- erally than other towns, was probably because they were poorer, and their misfortunes greater. Those who came and settled here were mostly young men with families, and many of them in debt for their land. The War of the Revolution was upon them before they had time to get ahead in the world. The calls for soldiers were for able-bodied men, which affected unequally such a town as this, and excited their jealousy of older, larger towns. The Continental Army took most of the men from this town, leaving their families to be provided for at public expense. They were poorly paid by the government, even in the old con- tinental scrip, which became almost worthless, so that when they were discharged from the ranks, they found themselves in the deepest straits of poverty, and they entered into this move- ment as a forlorn hope. In view of all the facts, we think that their descendants have as much occasion to pity them in their distress, and admire their heroic self-denial, as to blush with shame at their deeds. CHAPTER VII. COUNTY, STATE, AND NATIONAL AFFAIRS. NEW COUNTY. — It will be remembered that when this township and the adjacent territory, was purchased of the Indians, in 1686, it was included within the limits of Middlesex County. The General Court, in confirming the title of these purchasers, in 171 3, stipulates: "The town to be called Rut- land, and to lie in the county of Middlesex." In 1 73 1, Rutland, with seven other towns from Middlesex County, five from SuHolk, and one from Hampshire, "With certain grants and unsettled territory, were erected into the county of Worcester." Before the close of the War of the Revolution, the towns in the northern part of Worcester County, began to agitate the question of forming a new county. In 1781, this town chose a committee to meet a committee of the town of Warwick, in Petersham, in reference to the subject. These committees met and voted to invite other towns. There is no record of anj' further action till 1791, when a delegate was sent to a conven- tion in Warwick with instructions to favor the forming of a new county, "If it could be done without expense; otherwise, not." In 1796, Edward Selfridge was chosen to meet with others in Templeton, to see about dividing the county. In 1798, a memorial of delegates of Templeton, Barre, Petersham, Athol, Winchendon, Hubbardston, Adams, Gerry, now Phillipston, Gardner, Royalston, and Warwick, was sent to the Legislature, asking that these towns might be incorporated into a new county. Again, in iSoo, the town voted "To accept the report of the gentlemen who had attended the convention in Temple- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 6g ton in reference to dividing the county." What the report was, does not appear. In 1803, IMajor Daniel Parkhurst was author- ized to sign a petition in behalf of the town for a division of the county. In 1 8 10, a committee was chosen to meet with several other towns in reference to the same matter. These facts indicate that up to that time, the people of this town were strongly in favor of a new county. But when the subject was again agitated, in 1828, and the Legislature submitted to the towns the question of forming a new county, to be composed of sixteen towns from Worcester County, and five from Middle- sex, as asked for in "The petition of Ivers Jewett and others," this town voted yeas, two ; nays, one hundred and forty-four. Every time the question came up afterwards, they voted against the division. In 1853, they remonstrated against it, and once or twice afterward chose an agent to oppose it. In November, 1874, a resolution was unanimousl}' passed opposing a division and instructing the representative in the Legislature to oppose it. State Constitution. — A town meeting was held September 30th, 1776, "To see if the inhabitants of the town that are free, and twenty-one years of age, will give their consent that the present House of Representatives in this State of Massachusetts Bay, in New England, together with the Council, shall consult, agree, and enact such a constitution and frame of government for this State as the said House of Representatives and Council, on the fullest and most mature deliberation, shall judge will most con- duce to the safety, peace, and happiness of the State, in the after investigations and generations ; and if they, the inhab- itants, would direct that the same be made public for the in- spection and perusal of the inhabitants before the ratification thereof, by the Assembly." "Passed in the negative.." Whether their objection was to forming a constitution, or to the existing General Court, does not appear. In 1778, a form of constitution for the "State of Massachu- setts Bay," drawn up by the General Court assembled in con- vention, was submitted to the people and rejected. The vote of this town, as returned was, "affirmative, none; negative. 70 HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSrON. hft_\'-thrce." Their unanimous objection seems to have been to the propert}' qualification of voters ; they were unwilHng to recognize the principle of measuring the man b}' his possessions. In 1779, the subject of calling a convention to frame a new constitution, was brought before the people of this town, and they \'oted in the affirmatix-e, on the following conditions: "The convention shall be called solel)' for this purpose, and the del- egates shall be chosen agreeably to the old mode of representa- tion ; [in 1776, the Legislature passed an act by which the people were to have one representati\'e for every one hundred free-holders; it had been one for ever)' thirty; this is the "old mode" referred to ; it was probablv thought that the change operated against the small towns.] Also that the con\'ention be held as near the middle of the state as is convenient; and when they have formed a constitution and frame of gox'ern- ment, it be laid before the whole people, and if it receive a two- thirds vote in its fa\-or, it be adopted, but if it fail of such a majority, then the conx-ention to sit again, and make another attempt." Hut the majority of the voters in the state e.\p'ressed their desire for such a con\'ention, without these conditions, and the General Court ordered such a convention to be assembled at Cambridge, on the first of September, of the same year, Capt. John Woods was appointed delegate from this town. James Bowdoin presided. A committee of thirty was appointed to propose a " Declaration fif Rights, and a Constitution," ,ind then the convention adjourned to October 28th. The com- mittee of thirty appointed John Adams to draft the Declaration i)f Rights, and James ]3owdoin, Samuel Adams and John Adams to prepare a F"orm of Go\'ernment. This committee assigned this part also to John Adams, and thus he became the author of the whole work, which, after some amendments, was adopted by the convention. This convention completed its work March 2d, 1780, and submitted the whole to the people for accept- ance or rejection. It was approved and adopted by the "state; the people of this town voted for it, with but one dissenting HISTORY OF HUBRARDSTON. 71 \'oice. It would seem that the inhabitants generally without regard to property had a voice in the matter, for the call was issued to "All free-holders and other inhabitants of the town, being- free, and twenty-one years of age." The same form was used in calling meetings for the choice of representatives. We do not suppose the women voted in those days, but under such a call as this we do not see how they could consistently be re- fused, if they claimed the right. In 1820, Ephraim Allen was appointed delegate to a con- vention called to revise the constitution. Fourteen articles of amendment were proposed. The town accepted all but three, and those three were rejected by the state. Several other amendments were proposed prior to 1852, and the vote of the town was almost unanimous in favor of each. In 1852, a call was issued for another convention, which met in 1853, and proposed eight articles of amendment. These were accepted by the town, though rejected by the state. Wil- liam Bennett was the delegate to the convention. All the later amendments received the approval of this town. National Constitution. — We find no record of the action of the town upon the constitution of the United States, after it was adopted in convention, nor any instructions to their delegate. In 1787, Capt. John Woods was chosen delegate to the con- vention held in Boston, for the purpose of considering the pro- posed national constitution, and, with the entire northern part of Worcester County e.vcept Athol, he voted against it, assign- ing as a principal reason, that too many of the rights of the citizen were not well guarded, and that a more explicit enumer- ation of the rights of the individual states, and the United States, should be definitely e.xpressed in that instrument. As a general rule, those towns and individuals who favored the Shays' movement, opposed the constitution, from the fear that there would be too much power in the central government. They were jealous of state rights. Others probably objected on the ground of the compact made with slavery, and the tol- eration of the slave trade. Not a sla\'e ever breathed the air of 72 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. Hubbardston, and slavery was formally abolished in the state in 1780. We may believe that these men were governed by their love of freedom and equal rights, in rejecting this instrument. The first election under the new constitution, was held December iSth, 1788. Two persons were to be chosen as electors of president, and the record of the vote of this town is as follows: "Timothy Fuller, forty-three votes; Amos Singletery, fort3'-three ; Peter Pennj'man, one." This shows the unanimity with which the people here gave their support to Washington. CHAPTER VIII. THE WAR OF l8l2. THE records of the transactions of this town in reference to the last war with England, are very meager, and the little we have ascertained upon this topic, has been derived mostly from other sources. The majority of the people of Massachusetts, in common with the other eastern states, were opposed to the war, believing it uncalled for and detrimental to the welfare of the country. Caleb Strong was one of the most influential leaders of the opposition in the state, and on this ground was several times elected governor. The sentiment of this town was very equally divided on this subject, and political excitement probably never ran higher in all its history, than at this period. At the elec- tion in 1812, Caleb Strong had 106 votes, for governor, and Elbridge Gerr}', loi. But the opposition party grew as the war went on. In 1813, the vote of the town was for Caleb Strong, 113; for J. B. Varnum, 83 ; in I 8 14, for Caleb Strong, 116; for Dexter, 82. In October, 1 81 2, a meeting was held to see if the town would give any additional sum to those who are detached, in case they should be called into actual service. This meeting was adjourned to November, and then dissolved with no action upon this article. Whether the town met the requirements made upon it, or furnished the men called for, does not appear, but there is no doubt that they avoided, as far as possible, all action which would give countenance to the war. Men did not volunteer, and at one time a draft was made. 10 74 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. In November, 1814, they voted "To make up the sum of $18 per month, with what the government allows, to those soldiers who have been detached into the service, viz : Otis Hale, Lowell Leland, Asa Lyon, Daniel Thompson, and Bildad Wright." These are the names of all that appear in the records, as having served in the army during this war, though we know that others went. At the time the draft was ordered, the men liable to do mil- itary duty, were organized in two companies. These companies were called out, meeting at the old meeting-house, which was the headquarters of the town, in almost all respects. Plenty of grog was distributed among them, and when they had "well drunk," earnest appeals were made to them, to volunteer. The fife and drum struck up stirring strains, and the men marched in double file through the aisles of the meeting-house, and any who were willing to volunteer, were requested to fall into a cer- tain pew. Only one or two could be found to go, and the re- mainder of the quota was raised by draft. These men were ordered to Fort Warren in Boston Harbor, and guard duty was probably the only service they rendered. Some others, who were afterwards citizens of this town, or who enlisted from other places, were in the service. Abijah Clark, going from Rhode Island, was out a few months ; Luther Goodspeed was in some of the most bloody battles of the war. He was with Com, McDonough at the bloody victory of Plattsburg and Lake Champlain, and used to tell thrilling stories of the scenes of that day. CHAPTER IX. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION. THE founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were men of liberal ideas in regard to education, though their standard was somewhat different from ours. Among the earliest acts of legislation we find stringent laws requiring every town of fifty householders to build a schoolhouse and maintain a school for the instruction of all the children in the rudiments of the English language. They declared " the good education of children is of singular behoof and benefit to any common- wealth," and asserted the right of the state to cause every child within its jurisdiction to be so far educated as to be capable of becoming a good citizen ; and they declare what that education shall be, as follows: "First, the ability perfectly to read the English tongue ; second, a knowledge of the capital laws ; and third an acquaintance with the grounds and principles of relig- ion." And every town with one hundred householders was required to maintain a Grammar School in which young men might be fitted for college. This is the substance of an act passed in 1647, ^nd the following quaint preamble shows their reasons for such enactments: — " It being y"^ chiefe project of y= ould deluder, Sathan, to keepe men from y"^ knowledge of y"= Scripture as in form'' times, by keeping y'" in an unknowne tongue, so in these latf times by perswading from y"= use of tongues, y' so at least y"^ true sence and meaning of y'= originall might be clouded by false glasses of said seeming deceivers, y' learning may not be buried in y^ graves of our fath'^ in y'= church and Commonwealth, y= Lord assisting our endeavors, it is therefore ordered," etc. 76 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. The year in which the town was incorporated, El}'mouth Colony passed a similar act, premising " that the maintainance of good literature doth much tend to the advancement of the weal, and flourishing estate of societies and republicks." Town School Fund. — This town was not behind others in these matters ; as we have seen, in the division of the land among the original proprietors, lot No. 30 was set apart, and to remain unalienated for the use of schools. In 1796, this lot was sold for $1,276, and was the origin of the present school fund of the town. The annual income has been applied to the schools, amounting in the aggregate to more than $6,000. First Fnblic School. — ^July 22, 1767, or about five weeks after the town was incorporated, a meeting was held to see if the town would " take measures to procure schooling," but there is no record of any action being taken at that time. On the first day of the following February, another meeting was held, at which time they made provisions for a school to be kept three months during the same winter and spring — one month at the house of Joseph Slarrow on " IN-Iuzzy Hill," one month at the house of Edward Rice, near the present residence of W. E. Hammond, and one month at the house of Adam Wheeler, the residence of the late Oren Marean. This was probably the first public school in town. It was attended by nearly all the boys of suitable age, and when the school was too far from their homes, they boarded in the vicinity, and thus obtained the benefit of the whole. Why the girls did not also attend, we do not know, but we suspect they were not sufficiently well clad to protect them in such long walks at that uncomfortable season, as tradition says some of the large girls were without shoes. Appropriations. — There is no record that any money was raised by the town for the purpose of defraying the expenses of schooling for 1767, or the two following years ; mention is made only of spending what was allowed them by the " quarter ses- sions at Worcester." In 1768, Benjamin Hoyt was allowed " three shillings for one day and a half in going to Worcester to see how much school money there was." HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 77 After 1768, appropriations for schools were made annually, except for two or three years during the darkest period of the revolution, the sums ranging from five to one thousand pounds. The latter amount was in 1780, when the currency had become of little value. For several years after 1784, the amount raised was sixty pounds. F^'om 1792 to the close of the cen- tury, it was one hundred pounds. In 1800, it was $300; in 1810, $500; 1820, $800; 1830, $700; 1840, $1200; 1850, $1200; i860, $1600; 1870, $2500; 1880, $2000. Nine times the amount reached $2500, but fell in 1879, to $2000. Some- times the amount appropriated is exclusive of that derived from the town fund for schools, but in general, the income of the fund is included. Building of Schoolhoiiscs. — In 1770, the town voted to build a schoolhouse twenty-six feet by twenty. This was the first in town, and stood near the southwest corner of the old burial ground, and was for some time used also as a town-house and church. Prior to this the schools and town meetings had all been held in private houses. In 1 77 1, the town chose a committee to "squadron out the school places;" that is, provide places for schools in other parts of the town. Before 1 78 1, nothing had been done to build other schoolhouses. At their March meeting that year, a com- mittee of seven was chosen "To squadron out the town for schooling, and to see how many schoolhousen to build." The next year this committee made their report, dividing the town into seven squadrons, and recommended building a schoolhouse in each squadron. The report was accepted, but no further action was taken till March, 1784, \\'hen it was voted to build the seven schoolhouses, to be completed by the first of June, 1785. The sum of 105 pounds was raised to pay expenses, and a building committee appointed in each squadron, but it was from three to five years before these houses were all completed ; probably because the town was found to be much more in debt than was supposed. In 1786, there was an article in the town- meeting warrant, "To see if the town will reconsider the vote 7S HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. formerly passed, granting 105;:^. to build schoolhouses." The vote to reconsider was in the negative ; a new committee was appointed, and $50 additional appropriated to each squadron to complete its schoolhouse. It is probable that most of them were finished during the next two years. Squadrons. — The squadroning process, referred to above, was simply assigning places where the children of different families should attend school. The whole was under the supervision of the town, there being no law authorizing the establishment of school-districts till 1789. The report of the committee made in 1782, is here inserted to show what families were then in town, and in what parts of the town they lived. Squadnm A'o. i. Abijah Greenwood, Clark Haven, Micah Howe, Ebenezer Joslin, William Marean, Robert Murdock, William Nightingale, Hugh Blair, Moses Clark, Stephen Church, Joseph Eveleth, Joseph Grimes, Bill Grimes, Ephraim Grimes, Moses Phelps, Ezra Pond, Ebenezer Warren, Adam Wheeler, John ^Vhipple, John Woocls, Joseph Wright. Isaac Bellows, Jesse Burditt, Jonathan Clifford, Oliver Fairbanks, Samuel Follett, Jonathan Gates, Bezaleel Gleason, Daniel Gleason, Joseph Caryl, Moses Greenwood, Joseph Grimes, Jr., Stjiiadron No. 2. Peter Goodnough, Joseph Green, Jr., Daniel Kinsman, Ebenezer Mann, Alpheus Morse, William Muzzy, Joseph Newton, Squadron No. J. Howard Hinds, Stephen Hunting, William Hunting, Dependence Haywood, Samuel Morse, Elijah Adams, Issacher Adams, Philip Boynes, Hosea Brigham, John Clark, Ephraim Clark, Sqjiadroii No. 4. John Clark, Jr., William Clark, Isaac Clark, Stephen Heald, John McClenathan, Daniel Parkhurst, .Amos Parker, Thomas Sargent, Reuben 'I'otman, Nathaniel Upham, Nathaniel Waite, Elisha Woodward. Adam Peters, Abel Tenney, Lemuel \\'arren, Stephen Wheelock. Thomas Peirce, Henry Rice, Elisha Snell, J. Warren Smith, Timothy Underwood. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 79 Anthony Clark, Eli Clark, Timothy Darling, Buckley Howe, Israel Howe, Philemon Adams, Asa Church, Caleb Harrington, Abel Harrington, Daniel Gage, Simeon Allen, Benjamin Clark, Bela Davis, Stephen Farrington, Squadron No. 5. Samuel Lewis, Timothy Newton, Jonathan Nichols, Charles Parmenter, Joseph Parmenter, Squadron No. 6. Daniel Ciage, Jr. Asa Gage, Joseph Crreen, Asa Hoyt, John Mead, Squadron No. ". Elijah Farrington, Bezaleel Lyon, Da\id Merriam, HoUis Parker, William Prentiss, Joseph Shattuck, Nathan Stone, James Thompson. Joel Pollard, Samuel Slocomb, Joseph Waite. Josiah Proctor, Solomon Rolph, Samuel Llnderwood. The northwest squadron at first included Burnshirt and Muzzy Hills. The people requested a division, which was granted, Canesto Brook being made the dividing line. Burnshirt became the west squadron, and the other part the northwest. The names of the several schools then were, the Centre, Northwest, North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South and West. But in a few years the name of squadron was abandoned, the term dis- trict adopted, and the cardinal numbers from one to eight, in- clusive, were applied, in the order above stated. Changes in Districts. — In 1 8 16, a part of district No. 7 was made district No. 9. In 1820, district No. 10 was set off from No. 8. In 1823, district No. i 1 was formed from parts of Nos. I and 3. In 1828, district No. 12 was formed from parts of Nos. I, 4, and 5. In 1837, the town was redistricted by a committee of three (Silas Greenwood, Justus Ellinwood, and Moses Waite), and carefully defined territorial limits and b(^ndaries were estab- lished. Previously, the schoolhouses had been erected and re- paired by the town. Since then, with the exception of the time So HIS TOR ] ' OF HI 'BBA KDS TON. when all districts were abolished, each district has repaired aiu! rebuilt its ns upon them. The_\- were built with huge fireplaces, which were enormous consumers ol fuel, and some of them, as enormous producers of smoke which often filled the schoolroom, while the heat escaped through the chimney. There was no lack of \'entilation, though we ha\'e ne\'er heard of any application for a patent for the method. The seats were long, in some cases extending half the length of the house, one above another on an inclined jjlane so that e\'ery apple or inkstand which chanced w ■f: O o H y. HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSTOX. Si to fall, rolled down to the feet of the teacher. Some of the scholars, we fear, had a greater ambition to be promoted to the back seats than to climb the heights of learning. Some of the boj's still retain \'i\'id impi'essions of their first experiences in these houses, when they were ccmipelled to sit all day, with nothing to do, on the front seat, with no desk before them, and the seat .so high that their feet dangled in the air, and perhaps so near the roaring fire that they were compelled to turn round like a chicken on the spit. To sit was an acti\-e \'crb. These old structures ha\'e nearly all departed, or been so transformed as to leax'e few traces of their early services. To- da\- most of the houses are in good repair. The change in the number and territory of the districts in 1 87 1 required a new location for the schoolhouse in the central district, and a new house was built the following year, at a cost of about $12,000. It has four rcioms above the basement, of which three are oc- cupied b}' the Primary, Intermediate and Grammar Schools. Waives of Teachers. — We find it difficult to ascertain from the records, what wages teachers generally received in the early days, but we kno\\' they must have been small, or the schools short, for some of the districts did not receive more than $25 a year as their portion. The money raised was dix'ided, as the record has it, "According to the number of Pools in each dis- trict, between four and twenty-one }'ears of age." In one case Philip Boynes was paid $13.00 for a whole term, and another year Reuben Walker was paid $7.50 per month for teaching school. Whether they paid their female teachers so little as not to be worthy of record, we do not know, but we find no account of their wages, though in se\-eral instances, persons were paid about fifty cents per week "For boarding the school- mistress." Description of Schools. — As no school-registers were kept in those da}'s we do not know the names of many of the teachers, nor what was the method or character of the instruction given. Doubtless the schools were similar in other rural towns, and the school books nearl}' the same. An extract is therefore given II S2 HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSOX. from Dr. Whiton's History of Winchendon, as a probable de- scription of the schools in this to^^•n, " In the earliest times the only books found were the old New England Primer, small, but ricfi in \-alue ; Dilworth's Spelling Book and Psalter, includ- ing the Psalms, Proxerbs, and the New Testament. In some places the scholars learned to write on white birch bark, for lack of paper, and were taught in rotation a week each by all the men \\'ho could read, some of whom cut a .=orry figure as teachers. In I 790, a decided advancement was made in school books. Perr}''s Spelling Book, superseded Dilworth's. Pike's Arithmetic \\as introduced, and afterwards superseded b)- Adams'. Webster's Third Part came into use as a reading book, followed, not long after, by the American Preceptor. The stud}' of English Grammar began to be thought of, Alexander's Grammar finding its way into the schools. Not the least atten- tion was given to Geography till 1795, when a small abridg- ment of Morse'.s Geography began to be called for. These books held possession of the schools for many years till better and more modern ones expelled them. It was scarcely known that such sciences as Chemistry, Natural Philosophj', Botan)', Rhetoric, Ph\'siology, or Algebra, were in existence ; of their introduction into common schools no one c\'cr dreamed. To read, spell, and write decentl}', and accjuirc enough of Arithme- tic for the transaction of ordinary business, was all the young aspired to." Siiigiuj^ Schools and Llinrch Music. — In 1799, we find the first appropriation made by the town for singing. They then voted "To allow $9.50 for teaching a singing-school." For man}' }'ears afterward, an article was inserted in each March meeting warrant to see what sum of mone}' the town would raise for singing. Sometimes no action «'as taken ; when any sum \\as \'oted, it was usuall}' $30, but occasionall}' amounted to $75, or $80. One }'ear the record runs, "Voted to raise $75 for sing- ing, to be appropriated by the Singing Society." Another year, "Voted to raise $80 for the support and encouragement of sing- ing the present }'ear." It was ex'identl}' the design to stimulate and assist individual effort. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 83 In earlier times, no instrumental music was allowed in the churches. Its ultimate admission was not without deep-seated opposition. It is recorded of Jesse Burditt: "He was so much disturbed by the use of musical instruments by the choir, that for a long time, he absented himself from public worship. Be- ing called to account by the church, the protracted controversy was settled by his consenting to withdraw his opposition to the use of the bass viol, provided no other instrument should be used, and the choir should take no part in singing at the com- munion service." The people in general were not furnished with hj'mn books^ in those days. The hymns were "deaconed out," that is, after the minister read the hymn, one of the deacons repeated the first two lines ; the choir, or the whole congregation sung them ; in the same way, the next two lines were repeated and sung, and so on through the hymn. Much attention has always been given to church music; there have been one or two singing schools nearly every winter, and we usually have good singing in all our places of worship. The service of song has been a voluntary one ; rarely has any one received remuneration, though invaluable aid has been rendered by individuals connected with the different choirs, as choristers, or otherwise, for long periods of time; in one case for thirty- seven years ; in another, forty-eight years. Tlie Lyceum. — Among the educational influences of the past, a town Lyceum had its share. It was organized in 1844. Meet- ings were held weekly during the fall and winter. The largest hall in the place was filled to overflowing. It was sustained en- tirely by home talent. Questions were proposed for discussion, often embracing the most exciting topics of the day ; and once in two weeks, a paper called the Winter Wreath, composed of original articles, was prepared by the ladies. There was no lack of those who were ready to take part in these exercises. The interest in them sometimes rose to the pitch of enthusiasm. The effect was not transitory. Many were led to exercise their powers in speaking, writing or lecturing, to their own great V HISTORY OF HrBBARDSTOX. profit, as well as to the interest of others. F"or ten or t^\'eh■e j'ears, this Lyceum furnished pleasant entertainment for the ^•oung, and by it many were probably kept from places of idle resort. It also helped to form, or unify, public sentiment upon great moral questions; the people were led to examine the topics presented, and form more intelligent opinions than the}' would otherwise have done ; \'ices and foibles were often trans- fixed by keen shafts from the quiver of the Winter Wreath : and the general tone of morals was elevated. In later years, the }'oung men ha\'e sometimes had pri\'ati' debating clubs, which were sustained with sjjirit. CHAPTER X. CHURCHES AND MINISTERS. IN former times all the towns in Massachusetts were required by the General Court to supply their inhabitants with good preaching ; the penalties for neglect of this requirement were in force as late as the year 1800. Provision for meeting-houses and parsonages was also required by law; mention has been made of the lots reserved for these purposes, in the first sur- veys of this township. Originally, the towns were legal par- ishes and had charge of raising funds to build meeting-houses and to support preaching, and in Hubbardston there are no par- ish records separate from the town records, till within the last sixty years. The churches were Congregational, and though associated with the towns, and in some degree, dependent on their action, they were distinct bodies so far as regards the choice of officers, and determining the principles and by-laws by which they were governed. They nominally selected their pastors, though often acting in connection with the town, be- cause all the money needed must come from the town treasury. All the people were taxed to support the institutions of the gos- pel, as well as to support schools, or build roads. The practi- cal working of this system was, that the town at length came to have the virtual control of the whole matter of settling and dis- missing ministers. As we have already seen, it was the design of the original proprietors of the town to make provision for a permanent " learned and orthodox ministry." But there were so few peo- ple here at the time of the incorporation, it was difficult to sup- port preaching or even to gather a congregation, regularly. S6 HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDS'J'ON. Some of the families connected themseh'es with churches in adjoining towns. The first effort to gather a church here was made by Joseph Grimes about the \-ear 1766; but it failed, because onl\- four or h\'e church-members could be found in town. In 1770, another eH'ort prox'ed more successful, and a church was organized Feb- ruary 14, consisting of si.K male members. All the records state that the number of members was se\'en, but a careful ex- amination of dates affords proof that one, Joseph Kveleth, whose name was included in the original number, tlid not join the number till January 13, I 77 1. The names of the six are, Nchemiah Parker, pastor-elect; Adam Wheeler, from the church in Rutland; Nathaniel Upham, froni the church in Leicester; Joseph Grimes, from the church in Tew ksbur_\' ; Nathaniel Waite and Ephraim Rice, from the church in Templeton. It is probable that the wives of the last two, and perhaps of the others, united about the same time, for we find that Nathan- iel Waite and wife united with the church in Templeton in 1767, and Ephraim Rice and wife, in 1769, though both families li\'ed in this town, and the Templeton records show that five persons were dismissed from that church, to unite here, in 1770. The following Covenant is copied from the church records. TIk' finl Co-rciiaut (in c'c/isis/i'/hy -unth. aiul iiibsi'rriiii:; to the Covenant of xraw in gonordt), tliat i^i-ocs form to tlic cliiirch of Clirisl in Hii/'tmntsto/i. Agrci'it to an,t sii^ncit Felt. I ^, I J JO. We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, apiirehending ourselves ■ ailed of (kid to compose and make up a particular constituted church iif Christ, upon the plan of the gospel : — do, in the first place, acknowl- edge our utter unworthiness of any fa\ or from Ciod, whatever. Vet as He has been pleased to offer in His ro\enant of grace and peace, in Jesus Christ, to be our (lod, and the ( lod of our seed, requiring us to he His people, we desire to lay hold of this i:ovenant of His, for ourseh-es and ours, giving up our seed and selves to Him \w the covenant of His grace ; begging Him to accept us and them, promising by His grace to li\e in all sincere obedience before Him, and to look for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 87 We believe Christianity to be the only true religion in the world ; that it is contained entirely in the Holy Scriptures, the only standard of truth and duty, which therefore we solemnly accept as our only Rule. Yet we acknowledge the "Westminster and New England Confession of Faith," the longer, and especially the shorter Catechisms (with which we are fully acquainted,) as good theories of christian knowledge. And as thus we give up ourselves and seed to God, in the gospel of His Son, to serve and glorify Him in all the duties of a well-ordered life, as e.xhibited in the Bible ; and to look and wait for His salvation ; so we give up ourselves — one with the other, to live in holy fellowship and com- munion, one with the other, in a church standing — to Jesus Christ. We will by God's grace, diligently and severally attend the public reading and preaching of the word of God, at all fit times and seasons — as the Lord's days and otherwise ; the administration of the seals of the covenant — Baptism and the Lord's Supper ; the admonitions and censors of the church. AVe will obey them that rule over us in Christ, watching over one another for the good of each other. We will thankfully accept season- able reproof, and do what in us lies, to approving this Covenant. We will endeavor to follow the directions given us in the Holy Scriptures in this as in all matters, and do what in us lies to build each other up in comfort and holiness, through faith. These promises are to bind us to all that may be of our communion and fellowship, and to all others. And we purpose and promise all, in reliance on the Head of the church for assistance and acceptance ; for pardon of our failings ; grace, and glory, and every really good thing ; humbly looking to Him to enable us to keep these resolutions, and to worship Him with the holiness which becomes His house, forever. Amen. Signed, NEHEMIAH PARKER, Pastor^cleit. ADAM WHEELER, NATHANIEL UPHAM, NATHANIEL WAITE, JOSEPH GRIMES, EPHRAIM RICE, JOSEPH EVELETH. It is evident that public worship was held in town, two or three }'ears before there was a church. October 24, 1767, the town voted "to hire one month's preaching," and two days later, Benjamin Hoyt was chosen "to provjde a minister, and to pro- vide for the minister." February 29, 1768, 5;.^. 6s. 8d. was a;\^ histoid ]' OF HCHBARDSTON. \'i>ted "for iAIr. Parker's preaching," which shows he was here at the beginning of 1768. In June of the same year it was voted "to pay Mr. Parker's sallery c>ut of the kind tax granted at March meeting," but it would seem he preached here onh' a part of the time. Another \-ote, Februai'y, 1769, was "to raise h\-e and one half pounds for tme month's preaching." August 15, 1769, a formal call was x'oted to Mr. Parker, with the offer of a salary of fort}' poimds a year for the first three _\-ears, fift)' pounds a year for the next three years, and after that si.\'t}' pounds \'early. Rut it was not till September 9, that a Committee was raised io carry this call to Mr, Parker. This committee consisted of Mzekiel Newton, Benjamin Ho_\'t, and Moses Rice. Mr. Parker's repl\' bears date December 14, 1769, and is as follows: — Inasmuch as \'0U ha\e manifested an affectionate rcganl to nie, and ha\"e unanimousl)' in\ ited me to ^lettle with \xiu in the work of the gospel ministrv, I ha\e taken the matter int(j serious eunsideration, and ha\"ing -lOught to ('.(.id lor ilirection, I am \ery sensible that the work of the gospel minister is great and ardiKins ; but I hope and trust that rny cle- |iendenee is upcm the grace and strength of the great Redeemer. \o\n (iffers with regard to my sn}))iort, are not large, but I consider your cir- rninstanres, and depend upon \'our generosit\' ; it is nc>t your money, but \'(iur souls that 1 ha\e a desire for. I hope for the continuance of that regard which xon ha\e manifested towards me, in reliance iiixin which, and al)0\e all, in dependence upon dixine assistance, I acce|.it \'Our in\ itation. NKH. P.\RKKR. Mr. Parker was cu'dained June 13, 1770, under a large oak on the south side of the common. He seems to have been a man of decided theological opin- ions and conscientious convictions, though not of supei'ior in- tellectual gifts. He was gentle in spirit, of tender sympathies, and unaftected piety. Like Abraham of old, he was a man of peace, and could not endure controversy. He was a graduate of Harvard College, in the class of 1763, and according to his iiwn report was somewhat given to college pranks. Plis ministry was one of sore trials, on accriunt of the new- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 8g ness of the place, and the distracted state of the country. But for more than twenty years, there existed the kindest feehngs between him and the people of the town. During the da}'s of the Revolution, he manifested a truly noble and generous spirit. He asked for no additional aid, though the people showed a willingness to grant it. November 19, 1 78 1, the town voted "to get Mr. Parker's wood the present year, in consideration of his having suffered by the depreciation of the old continental money, on his gi\'ing a receipt for his salary for I 78 I." "Then voted to squadron into five squadrons, according to their pay, to get Mr. Parker's wood." When the town was embarrassed for want of funds, he waited long for the paj-ment of his small salary. During these years he sold the 150 acres of land near Comet Pond, and nearly one half of his farm, and had spent the proceeds in living, and still found himself in debt. In 1792, he made known his circum- stances to the town, and asked for aid. They very coldly added fifteen pounds to his salary "for that year." The next May he was obliged to ask further aid, and offered to sell' his place for a parsonage, or give them security for money on his real estate. After discussing many propositions, the meeting was dissolved without action, showing that the feeling toward him had changed. His friends now moved for another meeting, at which it was voted "to add fifteen pounds to Mr. Parker's salary, annually." Subsequently the attention of the town was twice called to this subject, but no aid was granted. According to the expressed desire of Mr. Parker, a town meeting was held June 5, 1800, and a committee consisting of Robert Murdock, John Clark and Edward Selfridge, was appointed to wait on Mr. Parker and ask him to be present. He complied with the request and made the following communication: — To the Iiihahitaiits of Hubbardston Assembled in Toiun Meeting. Gentlemen : Considering the many infirmities of my body, and other important reasons, I think it most for the glory of God that I be dis- missed, and give up my ministerial office. I therefore request that yon vote my dismission, and that the pastoral relation be dissolved. 12 NEH. PARKER. go HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. His request was granted, and so far as appears, this action was regarded as ultimate, no mention being made of a council. "Thus was dissolved that connection between Rev. Nehe- niiah Parker and the inhabitants of Hubbardston which was formed in the open air, under the spreading branches of a lofty oak tree, on the 13th of June, 1770; that connection which so happily continued for more than twenty-two years, when each party seemed ready to lay down its life for the other, to spend and be spent for their mutual benefit and happiness. But when the prime and \'igor of manhood was beginning to depart from that faithful servant, and other troubles, over which he had no control, were pressing heavily upon him, that sympathy which he had formerly received, and now more than ever needed, was beginning to be withheld, and so continued by slow degrees, till he was forced to believe his usefulness had departed. Now in the evening of life, with ruined health, and poverty before him, he felt willing 'for the glory of God,' to relinquish that small salary, which for the last few }'ears, had been so grudgingly paid him, and cast himself entirely upon the mercy of that Heavenly Friend and Master whom he had so faithfully served, and who, he no doubt trusted, would soon take him home. We would, in charity to our ancestors, withhold this narrative from the people of the present day, but as faithful historians we feel bound to make it public. No truer illustration of the fable of 'the old Hound and his Master' was ever acted out in real life."* Mr. Parker died August 20, I 80 1, aged fifty-nine, and his re- mains sleep in the old burial ground, among the voiceless con- gregation to which he ministered. The stone over his grave was erected by the town. The expenses of his funeral — $18.58 — were paid from the same treasury. His ministry was, in some respects, a prosperous one, and left permanent impressions for good, upon the people. Ninety- three were added to the church by profession, and nineteen by '''William Bennett, as quoted in Centennial Address. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. gi letter; total 112; besides this number, 106 were received in the "half-way covenant," so called, and 740 were baptized. The "half-way covenant" was a plan adopted, and for many years followed, by the New England churches, by which parents who had been baptized in their infancy, and who sustained a good moral character, were permitted to "own a covenant" similar to the church covenant, and to have their children baptized. Its object was to extend the privileges of church membership beyond the pale of actual communicants at the sacramental table. It originated about 1660, in the days of complete union of church and state. How close that union was in 1 63 1, appears from the enactment that no man should " be admitted to the freedom of this body politic, but such as are members of some of the churches within the limits of the same."* For some time after the death of Mr. Parker, there was no stated minister, though liberal appropriations were made for preaching, and there was a standing committee to supply the pulpit. In June, 1802, the town voted to call Rev. Mr. Allen, " if he please to tarry," and "that the committee hire preaching for the winter, or discontinue it as they please." Mr. Allen did not "please to tarry." On the first day of July following, they voted to concur with the church in giving a call to Mr. David Kendall to settle with them with a salary of $400, so long as he should perform the work of the gospel ministry. At an adjourned meeting'on the 1 2th of the same month, a committee was chosen to consult with Mr. Kendall, to see on what terms he would settle with them. Their report was that he be paid his yearly salary, "un- til a majority of the town, or Mr. Kendall, for reasons that either party may set forth, see cause to call a mutual council of seven churches, the result of which shall be decisive." This *This nece.'isity of being a church-member in order to be a voter, or eligible to office, naturally leci to a strong desire on the part of all men to enter the church. Hence an act was passed by the synod of Bos- ton in 1663, which recognized all baptized persons as members of the church, and their children were entitled to baptism. Still they made no profession of their faith in Christ, and did not partake of the Lord's Supper. This was called the half-way covenant. — [Brown's Religious Encyclopedia.] 92 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. report was adopted, though not without opposition. The)' "polled the house" to decide the \'ote. It stood fifty-three for, and thirteen against adopting it. MR. KENDALL'S LETFER OF ACCEPTANCE. To tJic Church and People of Hiihbai-dsion. Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ : Your invitation requesting me to settle with you in the gospel ministry, has been taken into serious and deliberate consideration ; counsel has been sought of hea\'en, and christian advice received. Thus far there appears no obsta- cle in the way of my compliance with your wishes, but as it is a duty en- joined by the gospel that " every one should provide for his own, espe- cially those of his own house ;" and as it is required that "they who preach the gospel should live of the gospel," and that he who ministers to a people "in spiritual things, should be partaker of their temporal things," it is highly fit and proper that the means for a comfortable and decent support should be taken into consideration, when we deliberate on a sub- ject of so much importance as the devoting one's self to the ser\'ice of a people in the work of the ministry. Candid deliberation and friendly advice have accordingly been taken on this part of the subject. From which it appears that the stipulation proposed for an annual salary would of itself alone, be rather inadequate to the numerous expenses incident to a clerical life, taking into vie\\-, at the same time, the propriety of mak- ing suitable provision for those whom it may please C;od to give us the care of, together with the very high price of land, which is the founda- tion of-all temporal subsistence. IJut I have further taken into account the friendly and benevolent disposition of the people of this town, here- tofore Manifested toward their pastor, and the assurances which have been given me, that the same would be continued toward his successor. Par- ticular encouragements have been specified, upon which I am requested to relv with implicit confidence, and I do not scruple the sincerity of these proposals, and it would no doubt be deemed a want of christian candor to anticipate a dereliction from them, so long as the relation of pastor and people should continue between us, provided it be once formed. The above particulars being duly weighed and considered, I have seen fit, with submission to divine Providence, to accept of your invitation and encouragements, so long as these encouragements are realized. And I do therefore make known to )ou by these presents, my willingness to serve you in the work of the gospel ministry, according to the grace HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 93 which is, or may be given unto me, to enable me to fulfil this arduous and important sendee. And may this decision in all its effects and con- sequences be attended with the blessing of Almighty God, "to whom I now commend you and to the word of his grace, and to the Spirit of all truth, which are able to build you up in faith and holiness, to stablish you in e\er)' good word and work, and to give you an inheritance among all them that are sanctified." That this may be your happy lot and portion may God of his infinite mercy gi-ant, through Jesus Ghrist our Lord. Amen. DAVID KENDALL. Note. — The liVierty of being absent three or four Sabbaths in a year, if need so require, is usually resen-ed by ministers, at the time of their set- tlement ; this indulgence will also be expected by me. Soon after, the town voted to raise a committee to provide for a council, and raised $100 to pay the expenses of the ordi- nation of Mr. Kendall, which took place October 20, 1802. The council met at the house of Dr. Moses Phelps, and was com- posed of pastors and delegates from the following churches; — First church in Cambridge, Rev. Abial Holmes, pastor; church in Weston, Rev. Samuel Kendall, pastor; first church in Brookfield, Rev. Ephraim Ward, pastor; church in Westmins- ter, Rev. Asaph Rice, pastor; church in Templeton, Rev. Eb- enezer Sparhawk, pastor; church in Athol, ; church in Rutland, Rev. Hezekiah Goodrich, pastor; chiwch in Gardner, Rev. Jona. Osgood, pastor. After examination, they voted they "were full}- satisfied." It would seem from the assignment of parts for the public ser\'ice that they had no sermon. Mr, Kendall was a graduate of Harvard College and a man of sound principles, but apparently of very different temper and spirit from his predecessor. Mr. Parker declared that he desired "the souls, not the money," of his people. Mr. Kendall dwelt with most emphasis on the importance of his having a comfortable and respectable support. When they wanted to get rid of him, they did not find him the man to sacrifice all his ovi'n interests to accommodate them. The relation between 9i HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. pastor and people did not long remain harmonious. Com- plaints began to be made on both sides. Grievances were mag- nified by prejudice, and bitter criminations followed. The peo- ple charged the minister with a want of sympathy for them generally, and he complained of their neglect to fulfil their im- plied, though unwritten, promises of pecuniary aid, made at the time of his settlement. It was long the custom of the town, or individuals, to supply the minister with wood. The amount carried to Mr. Parker was sometimes thirty cords a }'ear. It is a matter of tradition that they neglected to supply Mr. Kendall, till he preached from the text, "Where no wood is, the fire goeth out." If this did not bring the wood, it fanned the flame in the parish. Thus matters continued. The opposition increased till Sep- tember, 1808, when a town meeting \\'as called "to see if the town will choose a committee to wait on Re\'. David Kendall, to see on what terms he will agree to take a dismission from his ministerial charge, or act anything in relation to said aiticle, agreeable to a petition presented to us, the selectmen." At the meeting it was voted "to act on the article, fort}'-nine in the affirmative, twenty-six in the negative," and a committee of nine was chosen who made an elaborate report at a meeting held three weeks later, which is as follows; — lJ7/frc-as, apprehensions have arisen fietween the town and minister, that the mutual agreements and engagements entered into by the said parties at the time of his settlement among them in the gospel ministry, have not been duly obser\'ed and faithfully fulfilled, it is hereby mutually agreed that whatever injury may have been sustained by either of the contracting parties, through the neglect or failure of the other, just and reasonable satisfaction shall be made and reformation duly engaged for the future. As all the agreements are mutual, and both the contracting parties equally obliged to fulfil their mutual stipulations, so likewise all after settlements with respect to such agaeements, should be mutual. Also, it is further agreed between the town and minister, that the following mode and method be adopted for searching into and settling all matters of complaint which now subsist between the parties. A committee shall HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 95 be organized for this purpose, and in order that it may be a mutual com- mittee, it is agreed that the minister shall add by his own appointment an equal number to the committee chosen by the town, and one of the par- ties shall nominate three settled ministers, of which three, the other party shall select one who shall be the moderator or president, of the said mutual committee. The committee being thus organized shall make a regular draft or statement of all matters of complaint which the town has against the minister, and a correct copy of said draft or statement being signed by the committee shall be handed to the minister, a suitable time before the committee meet to make up their result. The committee shall also receive from the minister a draft or statement of any matter of com- plaint which he may have to lay before them. And after clue and serious deliberation on all matters on both sides, the committee shall make up their report, a true copy of which shall be presented to the minister, and another copy of said report laid before the town, and the said report be- ing approved and accepted by both the town and minister, shall be a final settlement and burial of all past matters of complaint between the town and minister. But in case either of the said parties shall see cause to dissent from the said report, the party so dissenting shall state his, or their, objections in writing, and the committee shall proceed to re\'ise their report, and the said report so revised shall be set up in the same manner as above prescribed. But should either of the parties still see cause to dissent from the re\'ised report, the party so dissenting shall have a right to appeal to a mutual council, for a final decision upon all matters of complaint, according to the original agreement and stipulations en- tered into between the town and the minister at the time of his settle- ment among them in the office of a gospel minister. Signed, ElISH.\ ^V00DW.A.RD, JaMES THOMPSON, SaMUEL MoRSE, Ephraim Allen, Moses Phelps, Luke Warren, Oiis Parker, Moses Greenwood, Ebenezer Stow. This report, on being presented to the town, was summarily rejected, but after further consideration and deliberation, the vote was reconsidered and the report accepted. The town then chose a committee of seven, agreeably to the suggestion in said report, consisting of Elisha Woodward, Ephraim Allen, Abijah Greenwood, Moses Greenwood, Moses Phelps, Samuel Thompson and Luke \'Varren. Rev. Mr. Ken- dall appointed James Thompson, David Merriam, Otis Parker, yO HISTOR \ ' OF Hi 'BBA RDSTON. W illiam Muzz}', John JMcClenathan, Nathan Stone and Ebenezcr Ncwtun as liis part of the committee. The town then nom- inated three settled ministers, \'iz : Re\'. Mr. Estabrook, Rew Mr. C'sgodd, and Re\'. Mr. Bascemi, of \\hom Rev. Mr. Kendall selected Re\-. Mr. Estabrook as moderator. On the I 2th of December following, this cemimittee made re- port to the town, which was accepted, but not adopted, nor re- corded. Another committee was then appointed, consisting of fi\'e ministers; Re\'. Mr. Estabrook of Athol, \\'as selected as chairman ; Re\'. ]\Ir. Osgood of Gardiner, and Re\'. Mr. Bascom of (jerr\-, now Phillipston, were chosen b}' the to«'n, and Rev. Mr. (~ioffe cif Suttrm, and Re\'. Mr. Barton of {''itchburg, were chosen by Mr. Kendall. Elisha Woodward, ICphraim Allen, and Moses Phelps were clmsen to bring allegations before said Committee. The (.la)' fi.xed for the meeting of this ccmimittee was fanuar}' 24, TiSoy, but there is no ex'idence that the}' e\'er met, or in an\' wa}' considered the case. I'ebruar}' 13, 1809, the town chose a committee of seven (Elisha W'lKjdward, Moses Phelps, P'phraim Allen, y-Vbijah ( jreenwooel, Moses Greenwcjod, Samuel Morse and Euke War- ren) to wait on Mr. Kendall and see on what conditions he would be dismissed. The efforts of this committee also were fruitless, and two weeks later, the town chose still another com- niittee to make proposals to Mr. Kendall. They were Israel iJavis, Samuel Swan, and Moses Greenwood. This committee proposed to the town to pay Mr. Kendall's salar}' to the 20th of October, amounting to $258.33, in case he consented to an im- mediate dismissioii. The town accepted the proposition, but Mr. Kendall declined the offer. Elisha Woodward, Ephraim Allen, and William iMarean were ne.xt appointed to tr}' to agree with Mr. Kendall on terms of separation. March 6, the}' reported that they were unable to agree upon any terms with I\Ir. Kendall. The town then voted to offer Mr. Kendall $500 if he would take dismission, and fur- ther voted that if he declined to accept this olTer, to proceed to a reference or council. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 97 Air. Kendall refused the offer. March 20, the to\\'n \'oted to choose one man, and in\'ite Mr. Kendall to select another, to agree on terms of settlement. The town chtise William Ma- rean, and Mr. Kendall, John McClenathan. After consultation these men reported they were unable to agree. Mr. Kendall being further urged to make proposals, agreed to accept $!^oo, in addition to his salarj- to that date. The town offered him $600, ^\■hich he refused. The town next offered him $700, on condition that he would gi\'e twenty dollars of it to the poor, the selectmen to say who should recei\'e the charit}'. This proposition Mr. Kendall accepted. The notes and papers em- bod\-ing the terms of the agreement, v\ere cluh' signed by Mr. Kendall and the .uithorities of the to\\n, and placed in the hands of Reuben Wheeler, to be kept until the formal dismis- sion of Mr. Kendall. One item in the agreement was that all allegations on both sides should be withdrawn. It was x'oted that Mr. Kendall should not supply the pulpit after the date of the agreement. (Jn the 7th of April, Mr. Kendall called a church meeting, and after rehearsing the difficulties in a long speech, in which he asserted that there were "more than forty who had made this conspirac}'," he called upon an)- who had any objection to giving him a "christian recommendation to the work of the gospel ministry," to make it known then and there. No one offering any objection, he put the following question to the church, viz: " Brethren, are )i)U willing to recommend }-our pastor as a gospel minister, in case a dismission takes place?" They voted in the affirmatix-e. He then asked: "Brethren, will }'ou consent to the dismission of your pastor, from motives of lK)pe and trust in God that he ma)' be mrire usefid to the church and cause of Christ in some other part of the vine)'ard ?" The question \\'as put in this form, the record sa)'s, because it was well understood that the church as a body were unwilling to part with their pastor. Their answer was in the affirmatix-e, and the)' then voted to unite with him in calling a council for his dismission; the council to consist of representatives of five 13 gS HISTOK]' OF Hl'BBARDSTOy. churches ; the pastor to name two, the church, two, and the town committee, one. This criuncil met April 26. The clnirchcs represented were: Ro\'alstiin, b)- Rev. Joseph Lee; Wcircester, b}' Rev. Samuel Austin; .\thol, by Re\-. Joseph Estabrook ; Gardner, b}- Re\', Jonathan ( )sgood ; antl Sutton, b_\' Re\-. Joseph Goft'e. The council ratified the mutual agreement, dismissed Mr. Kendall, and said: "Whereas the church in Hubbardston ha\'e voted to recommend tlieir pastor as a gospel minister, in case his dismis- sion -.hnuld take place, and nothing appearing against either his moral i.r ministerial character, this council do also hereby cordiall)- recommend him to the churches, as a man of good charactei', and as far as we know, a faithful preacher of the gospel." .After expressing sympathy with Mr. Kendall in his trials, their Result gnes on to sa)' : "This council regrets the con\-ulsed state of the church and the to\\-n, antl hopes that in future, the glorious tloctrines ot the cri/iss will be more generally recei\-ed, and ha\'e a moix' uniting influence in this place. We beseech the periple ti> take heetl that the\' do not recei\'e the grace of (uid in wain ; that the)' embrace the gloi'ious o\X'rtures c>f the gospel in the nbedience of faith ; that they seek the re-establishment of a fiithful ami regular minfstry; that they avoid offences and di\-isions ; that they wait upnn God with spirituality and diligence in the \\'<')rship of his house, and in every respect seek thiise things which make for peace, and the things whei'ewith one ma}' eiJif)" another. Brethren and friends, fire\\-ell. Ia\'e in peace, and the Gntl of peace shall be \\'ith }-ou. Joseph Lee, Mocleratoi- ; Joseph Gofl'e, Scribe." The council also \-oted to acK'ise Air. Kendall not to hold religious meetings in town unless re([uested b)' a cr)mmittee of the town iir by a particular friend on a funeral occasion. Mr. Kendall acceded to this advice. Dui'ing his ministry twent\'- fi\-e were added to the church and fort\--si.x were baptized. After his dismission, Mr. Kendall i'emo\-ed tfi .Augusta, N. Y., where he was installed in iSio, and dismissed in 1814. He' HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. gg was never settled again, and sixteen years later he was deposed from the ministry and excommunicated from the church. He died February 19, 1853, aged eighty-five. His pastor thought he gave evidence of repentance in his last days. It appears from subsequent records that Mr. Kendall sued the town for the amount pledged to him at the time of his dismission, and re- covered it on execution. After the close of Mr. Kendall's ministry there is no record of any effort to obtain a minister till the next March meeting, when it was voted "to poll the house to see if the town wishes to hear either Mr. Randall or Mr. Nourse, before they hear a new candidate." The vote stood, yeas, thirty-six ; nays, thirty- six. "Then voted to drop the matter, and leave it to the committee to hear whom they please," A meeting of the church was held August 13, I 8 10, to see if they would invite Mr. Samuel Gay to become their pastor. On taking an informal vote, it was found that they were equally divided, fi\'e in favor of giving him a call, and five opposed. The reason for the opposition on the part of these members, was that they thought Mr. Gay too liberal in his doctrinal views. After this failure to obtain a majority, they voted "to give brethren of other churches, who reside in town, liberty to sit and vote with the church in this meeting." The vote then taken resulted as follows ; yeas, Dea. Ephraim Allen, Timothy Newton, Nathaniel Waite, Joseph Grimes, Abijah Greenwood ; brethren from "other churches," Abial Murdock, and Joshua Willard (these two were formally admitted to the church during the same year,) — seven ; nays, Dea. Otis Parker, James Thomp- son, Ebenezer Newton, Aaron Grimes, Jonathan Ames ; from "other churches," David Merriam, — six. At a meeting of the town held the same day, it was voted to concur with the action of the church, one hundred and one in favor, two opposed. At an adjourned meeting on the 20th of the same month, the town voted "to pay Mr. Gay an annual salary of $500 so long as his ministry shall continue, and pro- vided that whenever two-thirds of the qualified voters of the 100 HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSrON. town shall \-ote his dismission, his salan- shall cease in one \-ear thereafter ; anei the said town shall be at the expense of dismissing him in ecclesiastical form. And the said town gi\'e the said Ga_\- libert)- to be dismissed at an\- time upon his gi\-ing them one xear's notice of such intention; and he shall relin- quish his salary when he shall be dismissed, which dismission shall be at his own expense." "And it was further \'oted to gi\'e Mr. Ga\- in addition to his salar_\-, the sum of $500, one half in cme \-ear, and t)ne half in two \'ears, to be absolutel}- his own, if he should continue in his ministr)- for ten 3'ears ; but if he lea\'e \\ithin ten j'cars at his own request, lie shall refund to the town in proportion to the time wanting of the said ten )-ears." Mr. Ga_\' signed his acceptance in the f(ilh;n\'ing letter: — Ti< ///(■ Chiiiili and Ci>ii;^i-i;^ahiin in tlw Tinoii <_'/ Hiib/'arilslnii . Grace, mercy and peace be with \ou, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank vou for the lK)nor n'ovi ha\'e done me, by so unaninioush" in\iting me to settle with vou in the gospel ministrw The «i)rk of the ministr)', though an honorable calling, is ne\ertheless an arduous work, and attended with many discouragements ; it has, however, from m)' \"(iuth, been the object of my choice, tho\igh it has been my fixed deter- mination not t(j take the ]iastoral charge of any flock, till an effectual door was a]iiiarentl_\- opened for my happiness and usefulness. \'o\i ha\e not only honored me, but )"0u ha\e done equal honor to yourseh'es as a town, by so nnanimousi)' \oting a salar)-, wliich in ifiis \i(inlty, is consid- ered an honorable supijorl. T should beg the fa\Tir of a larger settlement, (lid I not antieipate considerable froni \our liber.ilit\', in the wa)- of fire- wood and lumfier, sh(.)iild it be ni)- lot to bnild in town. \'our former rharacter, the example (if neighboring societies, and the attachment von ha\e alread)' evinced, are to me sure jjledges of }onr future attention and assistance. .Such help, though much less burdensome to you than raising a sum of money for a settlement, may lie of equal advantage to me, and an\ favor that an)' individual shall see fit to confer, will be received with L,Tati- tude, and considered as an e\idence of the gi\"er's respect and affection, d'he (:h^'i^ion in the church is a matter of ww sincere regret, but con- si(lering the character of those who \ oted against me, I do in eharit) HISTORY OF HCBBARDSrOy. loi \vt\K and lielieve, that they will not endeavor b}' their obsen-ations to hinder my visehilness in this jilace, but though they may difler from me in some ojiinions, which in e\-erv period of the christian church. ha\e been sul)jects of contro\'ers-\', I hope they will exercise that lo\e and forbear- ance towards me, which e\er fiecometh the disciple of the blessed Jesus, and that by divine assistance I shall be enablecl to do the same towards them. ITlKin condition that two Sal)l)alhsa year be allo^^■ed me to \-isit friends. [ do declare mv compliance with )'our request to be _\'Our minister, and gixe myself up to spend and lie sjient in \-our service, so long as mutual l()\e shall continue \v'ith \is. which I hope will be as lasting as our li\'es. Confiding in \T)m- friendship and lil)eralit\' under di\ane pro\-idence, and requesting an interest in your ]irayers for me. that the blessing of Almighty ("lod may rest upon me. rendering me happy and useful among )-ou, and that the great Head of the chundT will watch o\-er me. and ])reserve me from error in doctrine, in disci])line and in practice, and enable me at all times righth- to di\'ide the word of truth, and to dis- charge the duties of my office, I subscribe myself, Vour devoted ser\-ant and brother in the common faith, S.AMUEL V,.\\. The town accepted this letter, and "chose a committee of nine to confer ^\•ith Mr. Ga\' in regard to the council; a com- mittee of three to lay the procceding.s before the council : a committee of eight to keej) order on the da}' of ordination ; a committee of three to procure suitable \-ocal anci in.strumental music ; and a committee of three for the purpose of supp(Trting the meeting-house." The entertainment of the council was let out to the lowest bidder, Jacob Waite, for $35. Mr. Ga)' was ordained October 17, 1 8 10, which was a high day through the town. At five I'. M. of the day jarexdous, the coimcil met at the house of Jacob W'aitc for the examination of the candidate. At the ordination ser\-ice, Rew Joscpli Chick- cring of W'oburn oflcred the introductor\- pra^-er, Re\-. Jabez Cliickering of Dedham preached the sermon, Re\-. Mr. Osgood of Gardner offered the ordaining pra}-cr, Re\-. Mr. Thatcher of Dedham gax'e the charge, Rev. James Thompson of Barrc the right liand of fellox\'sliip, and Re\'. Mr. Goodrich of Rutland 102 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. oftered the concluclincr pra_\"cr. Before these piibUc ser\'ices commenced, the church assembled at the house of Jacob W'aite and recei\'ed Mr. Ga}- hrto its membership. The folhjwing Church Covenant and Declaration was adopted May 3, iSii : — CHURCH COA'ENANT. Von believe that there ib one God, self-e.\i.stent, independent ; tlie Creator and Governor of all things ; that He made man at iirst holy, in His image, and happy in His fa\'or. That man being placed in honor, abode not, but apostatized by sinning against his Maker, and thus in- \olved all the human familv in guilt and ruin ; that the Son of God came into the «'orld to reco\'er them from the dejilorable effects uf the ajiostasy ; that to this end He expiated for human guilt b)' d\ing on the cross ; that He rose from the dead for the justilication of belie\"ers, and is now exalted at the right hand of God, as a Prince and a Sa\'ior. to gi\'e repentance and remission of sins. You belicxe the Christian religion to be from hea\"en ; that it consists in the exercise of true lo\'e to (lod, and sincere benevolence to men ; and sensible of its vast importance, you do now, so far as you know vour own heart (or hearts,) choose (lod as your everlast- ing Portion, the Lord Jesus Christ as \-om- Mediator and Savior, the Holy Spirit as )-our Sanctifier and fbiide. Sensilde of )'our many errors and impierfections you profess humbl)' and jienitently to implore the pardon of yonr sins, and the di\'ine aid to enable you henceforth to walk before God in lo\'e and holy obedience. Convinced of the importance of early instruction in piety and \'irtue, )'ou promise conscientiously to educate all committed to ^'our care, agreeably to the prescriptions of God's holy word ; an(f that vou will, in all respects endeavor to maintain a dailv walk with Ciod. You likewise promise to attend to the ministrations of the word and ordinances with us, submitting yourself to our christian watch and discipline, while it shall please God to continue your life and abode among us. DECLARAd'KJN. In fjehalf of the church, I ackno^-ledge you a member of this same bod}- with us, and promise that we will treat you with that affection, watch- fulness and tenderness, which so sacred a relation calls for, praying ( jod, now and e\er, to build up you and us, and all His saints, a spiritual build- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSJON. 103 ing, an holy house, a living temple unto Himself, the Lord and God. Amen. For some time after the settlement of Mr. Gay there was a good degree of harmony and prosperit3^ and many were added to the church. But he was a man of uncompromising prin- ciples ; fearless in the utterance of what he believed to be right, and, as fearless in rebuking wrong, he sometimes gave offence by his plainness of speech. During the war of 1812, a large party in town became dissatisfied with him because he took a bold, firm stand against the administration, and did not hesitate to speak his sentiments plainly in his sermons. Twenty-seven families withdrew and joined the Baptist Society at Coldbrook, filing their certificates of membership in that society, witb the town clerk, according to law. The assessors, however, still assessed upon them a tax for the support of the minister, and committed it to the collector with warrants for collection, in due forms of law, Jacob Waite, one of the leading dissenters, in their behalf, refused to pay, and notified the assessors and col- lector accordingly. The collector as promptly notified them that unless they voluntarily paid these taxes, he should proceed to collect them according to law. They were not intimidated by the threat. The collector commenced with Jacob Waite, giving as a reason, that when the others should become ac- quainted with the majesty of the law, they would pay the small tax. He accordingly seized Mr. Waite's horse, which was not only a valuable one, but a great pet of the family, thinking he would not allow it to be sold. But the tax was not paid. The horse was advertised and sold, "for cash, lawful currency of the United States." As specie was then very scarce, there were but few bidders, and the horse was bought for a small sum, by Isaac Folletl. As soon as the horse could be delivered and settled for, it was again seized as the property of Follett (who was another dissenter,) to pay his tax. The horse was sold on the same conditions as before, and was bought by his first owner. The collector next seized and sold a horse belongirig to Silas Wheeler. Mr. Waite having employed able counsel, now commenced a suit against the assessors, and the collector 7 0/ HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTO.Y. was requested to pustpone further action till the town could take leg-al ad\'ice. The result was that at the next town meet- ing, a committee was appointed to compromise with the dis- senters. This committee obtained the signatures of seven of the disaffected ones to a writing in which they declared that the\' were " desirous to promote the harmon}' and peace of the Congregational Societ}', and not to secede therefrom, nor to support an\' other religious society," and they agreed to return and become menrbers of the society again, and support the present pastor, on condition that their ministerial tax for 1S13 and 1S14 should be abated, pledging their "consciences that they will forever pay their proportional |:>art for the support of said pastor, unless some new cause, good and sufficient shall arise between us and said pastor, for us to secede from said societ}', of which we agree to give seasonable notice tn of men, I sincerely request )'Our most fen'cnt prayers that he will enable me to come unto you in the lullncss of the blessing of the gospel of Christ, and assist me to preach the truth as it is in Jesus ; to jjreach experimental religion and practical perse\'ering holiness ; thus may his enemies become reconciled, and strangers become fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of Ciod, and thus may his name be praised, and his cause aib'anced. And may the Lord graciously smile upon us and make our connection jinjfitable, lasting, antl happy. Yours in the bonds of the gosiiel, KP.KNRZb.R R()J',INSON. He was installed Febrimry 20; se\'en chnrcbcs wave repre- sented in the council, and i\Ir. Gay and !\Tr. Jones were imu'ted to be present at the installation. The sermon was preached by Rc\-. i\Ir. Thayer of Be\'erly. About this time the connection of the church with the to\\"n ceased. Mr. Robinson preached his farewell sermon October 9, 1836. Concerning the pastors during the ne.xt thii'ty }'ears, the fol- lowing was furnished b}' Rev. B. F. McDaniel ; — "In 1S3S— 9, Rev. W. H. Kingsley supplied for one year. At a meeting of the church, April 15, 1S40, it was unanimf)ush' voted to extend an in\-itation to Re\-. Claudius IJradford to be- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 117 come their pastor, the parish having previously extended a like invitation. He was ordained the same day, April 15, 1840. He closed his ministry April 13, 1845. Soon after. Rev. S. H. Lloyd was settled, but remained only one year. April 14, 1847, Mr. George T. Hill was ordained over this society. He closed his labors September I, 1852. This pastorate is represented as being most happy and beneficial. For a little more than a year after this. Rev. Stillman Barber supplied the pulpit, but was not settled. June 20, 1855, Rev. A. S. Ryder was ordained as pas- tor of the church and parish. He was an earnest worker and made many friends. He was dismissed December I, i860. He was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Brown, Rev, H. F. Edes, and Rev. Seth Saltmarsh, each of whom supplied from one to two years, but were not installed." October 20, 1869, Rev. Benjamin F. McDaniel was ordained. His ministry continued till April 28, 1 87 I. After that Rev. W. A. P. Willard supplied about two years. Rev. J. R. Johnson nearly two years, and Rev. H. W. Morse a year and a half; Rev. Alfred C. Nickerson of Templeton preached here six months in 1879, and Rev. D. W. Morehouse three months in the summer of 1880. The remainder of the time — when there has been preaching — has been filled by temporary supply from Sabbath to Sabbath. Rev. N. A. Haskell, the present acting pastor, began his labors with February, 188 1. From statements above recorded it will be seen that both branches of the church have been distinguished for brief pas- torates. For the causes of this fact, we do not feel called upon to inquire at length. The ministers have generally been worthy and faithful men, and in but few cases, has there been any seri- ous bitterness or opposition on the part of the people. Though these churches have heaped to themselves teachers, it has not been altogether because they could not endure sound doctrine, nor because of itching ears ; but ministers have not been so firmly settled in the minds and hearts of the people, in late years, as formerly, and they have not looked upon the accept- ance of a call as entering upon a life service, as did the earlier ii8 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOM. pastors; consequently the relation has been more easily dis- turbed. Since the first jar of the separation of the church was over, the two branches have flourished side by side, with a good de- gree of friendliness. The Methodist Chnreh. — Down to the year 1839, there was no church in town besides the two branches of the original church, just described, and there was no preaching by any other denomination. In the early autumn of 1838, Rev. Benjamin Paine, a Methodist preacher stationed at Princeton, appointed a meeting at five o'clock, on Sabbath afternoon, at the school- house in the west part of Princeton, near Valley Village ; but when he arrived, he found the house closed against him, and held his meeting in the open air. Meetings were held on sev- eral succeeding Sabbaths, under the shade trees in front of Mr. Isaac Lovewcll's house. Many assembled and listened attent- ively, who had seldom attended any meeting before, and who not only heard, but received the word gladly, and brought forth fruits meet for repentance. Among the converts at these meet- ings and others held during the fall and winter, were about twenty of the inhabitants of Hubbardston, mostly from the sixth school district. These persons were desirous that there should be preaching at the centre of the town, under the au- spices of the Methodists. The hall at the Star Hotel was engaged, and Rev. Joseph Whitman was transferred from his appointment at Grafton, to this town. His first sermon was preached in the hall, Thursday, April 2, 1839, and lectures were continued on Thursday and Sabbath evenings, till May 12, when regular Sabbath services were commenced and continued till the meeting of the conference, June 5, when at the earnest request of the people, Mr. Whitman was stationed here. The meetings were continued in the hall for about a year and a half, constantly increasing in numbers and interest. Mr. Whitman was a j'oung man of great energy, of much talent and promise, and an interesting preacher. He remained two years, the longest term then allowed by the conference, and awakened a HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 119 deep interest. During the time, he was married to ]\Iiss Eleanor Wheeler of Concord, who entered heartily into the work with him and won the respect and affection of the whole congre- gation. It was with great pain and regret that the people parted with them. In the time of Mr. Whitman's stay here, 171 were received as church members, 158 of them on probation. In the spring of 1 841, Rev. Stephen Gushing was appointed to this place. He found the young church in a prosperous condition, and labored with general acceptance for one year. Six were added to the church by certificate and thirty-one on trial, twenty-two of whom were received in full communion.' The next man sent here was Rev. Willard Smith, who re- mained two years. At this time there was a general awakening in the Methodist denomination, and this place shared in that interest to a considerable extent. Seven were added to the church by certificate and fifty-nine on trial, of whom forty-one were received into full communion. Several who had united with this church came from Templeton ; about the time Mr. Smith left, a church was formed there, and sixteen were dis- missed from this church to join them, and Mr. Smith was appointed their preacher. He was followed in his ministry here, by Rev. George W. Bates, who remained two years. His efforts were directed mainly to the cultivation of christian character among the pres- ent members, and to the promotion of the purity of the church. During his two years, ten were admitted by certificate, and five on probation. In the same time, the number of those who died, removed, withdrew, or were dropped or expelled, amounted to eighty-five, leaving the church with seventy members less than at the beginning of this term. Mr. Bates was followed by Rev. Wm. Gordon, for two years, during which time twenty were added to the church. His successor was Rev. Samuel Tupper, who remained two years, and by his discreet and earnest labors endeared himself, not only to the people of his own charge, but to all who became acquainted with him. Nine were received to the church by 1 20 HISTORY OF HUEBARDSTOX. certificate, and sixteen on probation, sc\-en of whom, came into tiill comniLinion. After lie left, Re\'. George O. Poole came for one }'ear, and was followed by Rev. Moses P. Webster, who remained one _\'ear. In this time six came into the church, fi\-c of whom had before been members, but had left to\\'n, and now returned ; the church now numbered 12S. Rev. Biu'tis Judd was the next minister, during whose labors there were forty-se\'en additions, though it appears that fifteen of the probationers never came into full felkn\ship. • j\lr, Judd was follo\\"ed b}- Rev. P'reeman O. Barrows, one year. After the close r>f his engagcnrcnt, he remained in town till December 5, 1854, when he went to Gardner .and preached, returning in a severe snow storm. After lea\-ing his horse at the stable, he walked to his house, and as he was entering the yard, he fell into the snow and alnmst instantl)' expired. In the spring of 1S54, Rev. Chai'les PSaker came, who re- mained two years. Pie \\'as a man of nruch \-i\-acity and acti\'it)-. Thirt)--four were added to the church during his staj-, most of them b\' certificate. After he left, Rev. Mr. Atkinson labcn"ed here for one \'ear and was succeeded b}' Re\'. N. IP Martin, who remained till 1S59, two }'ears. In this period the church received large accessions, man\' of wlnim were from the churcji in Templcton. These were transferi'ed to the church in East Templcton, after its organization in 1S60, and Mr. Martin was appointed to that station. He was succeeded here by Rev. H. R. Parmentcr, for one year, who was follr)wed by Re\'. Rridne\' Gage. Pearly in his second }'ear Mr. Gage was appointed chaplain in the L-nited States Army. Re\-. Charles PI. Newell supplied the pulpjit with acceptance during the remainder of that year, and was ajipointed by the conference in 1863. At the close of his \'ear the church num- bered one hundred and thirt)'-t\\o, twent)'-two less than three years before. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 121 In 1864, Rev. Charles H. Vinton became the pastor, and remained two years. His pastorate was a successful one. Dur- ing his first year there was an interesting and somewhat ex- tensive revival, and before he left, the church increased to one hundred and seventy-five. Rev. I. B, Bigelow commenced his labors in 1866, and re- mained two years. The parsonage was purchased about the time he came, and he did a good work in securing the enlarge- ment and extensive repairs of the meeting-house. At the close of his ministry the church numbered one hundred and seventy- one. He was succeeded by Rev. Porter M. Vinton, who remained three years, during which time the church continued in the "even tenor of its way." When he left, in 1 87 1, the church numbered one hundred and fifty. His successor. Rev. J. S. Day, remained but one year, during which several were added to the church ; but by correction of the records, and dropping the names of back-sliders, the whole number was considerably reduced. It was then one hundred and twenty-four.* Rev. T. B. Treadwell began his labors in 1872, and remained for two years, a faithful pastor and a good man. Though the church die} not make that advancement in divine things that was desirable, yet much good was done, and he left the charge in 1874 the same in membership as when he became its pastor. Rev. O. W. Adams was next appointed to serve this church, which he did for one year with much zeal, faith and success. A revival sprang up and some sixteen souls were saved. The number in church fellowship at this time was one hundred and forty. Rev. William R. Tisdale followed Mr. Adams, in the spring of 1875. During this year the church fell off some ten in membership. *The account of the last ten years just given, was furnished by Rev. J. S. Day. That which follows, from 1872 to the present time, is in the language of Rev. Charles H. Vinton. 16 /-'-' HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. Rev. J. J. Woodbur\-, the next preacher in charge, bears the name of a faithful minister, among the people, and for two }-ears, with extra means and help, much interest was manifest. The church was built up in the gospel and about fifty joined on probation, but for some reason, no't a large company joined the church in full membership. Rev. W. E. Dwight became the next pastor; the minutes show a falling off in membership, from one hundred and thirty to one hundred and ten, owing to deaths, \\ithdra\\'a]s and the dropping of several imworthy persons, during his pastorate of two }'ears. In 1880, Rev. C. H. Vinton was again appointed to this charge. And as in his former pastorate he received over fift)" persons into this church, so may it be in his present pastorate, CHAPTER XI. MEETING-HOUSES. SOON after the organization of the church and the settlement of Mr. Parker, in 1770, the question of building a house of worship began to be agitated. We infer that the schoolhouse, where the meetings were held, had become too strait for them, for the town voted to " build seats above in the schoolhouse." It had become evident that the seven-acre lot, set apart by the proprietors for a meeting-house and common, would not become the natural business centre of the town, and arrange- ments were made to exchange with Mr. Parker, giving him the seven acres and receiving three and a half acres where the common and burial-ground now are. In October, I 77 1, an article was inserted in the town meeting warrant " to see if the town will build a meeting-house." "Dismissed." September 8, 1772, the town voted "to build a meeting-house the present year," and " to set it betwixt Mr. Parker's and the burying-ground, on the height of land;" also, " to build it fifty foot in length and forty in wedth;" but at the next meeting they voted that the meeting-house should " be forty-five foot in length, and forty-five foot in wedth," and a building committee was appointed. The erection of the frame was let, by the job, for eighty pounds, to be completed during the month of June next. In May, arrangements were made for raising the house, and it was voted "to provide entertainment, vitals and drink, for one hun- dred men, and no more," as this was regarded a sufficient num- ber. During the next winter, the window frames and sashes were made, and the lower floor was laid. On the 8th of May, I 774, a committee was chosen to purchase the glass, and other 124- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. materials necessary to finish the outside of the house, and to ha\-e it done the same }'ear. Thus in a little more than two }"ears from the time the}- bcijan, tlie\- had the outside of a meet- ing-jiouse. If \\ e think them unreasonably dilator}' in this work, we must remember that they were few in numbers and of small means, and that the e\'cnts of the Revolution were already crowding thickly upon them. December 14, 1775, the town voted to build the bod}' seats of the meeting-house the same winter "leaving ground for one row of pews in the hind scats," and chose a committee to do the work. But it was not done. It is probable, that in this house, A\ithout paint or ceiling, pulpit or pews, or e\'en seats — except of rough boards laid on blocks — and with no fire, they worshipped for nine or ten years, though during that time, one or two attempts were made to finish it. We learn that the men sat on one side, and the women on the other. Rill'- Plots. — In April, 1778, after much voting and reconsid- ering, it was decided "to plot out the pew-ground and number the pews," which was done. At another meeting they voted to sell these pews at auction, and apprcjpriate the money to finish the house. Each man who bought a space for a pew, was to pa}- eight dollars, earnest nioiiey, which was to be forfeited if he did not appear within two months and pay the balance. Those w-ho bought wall pews were to finish them as high as the bottom of the windows. One condition of the sale was, "that eacli man who buys a pew shall set on his own pew-ground after one year." This method of deeding to individuals certain portions of the floor of the mccting-house, for the purpose of building the family pews thereon, \"\'as not uncommon. In this case it is e\-ident that they expected to realize a considerable sum of money, and that many pews would soon be erected, which was not the case. Whether the pew-ground was sold and each family sat on teniporary seats, on the square patch marked oft' to them, does not appear. At the same meeting, it was voted "to let out the meeting- house to be finished complete," the inside to be finished in three HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 125 years. To guide the committee in some parts of their work, they were instructed to build a pulpit and deacons' seats as good as those in the Rutland meeting-house. These instruc- tions were afterwards modified. In I 78 1, an article was inserted in the town meeting warrant "to see if the town will insist on having the pulpit of the meeting-house, built according to the fashion of the pulpit in the old Rutland meeting-house, or will comply to have it built according to the rest of the work in the meeting-house." The vote upon this article is recorded as fol- lows : "Voted to accept of a pulpit in Hubbardston meeting- house, equal to the pulpit in the meeting-house in the first parish in Shrewsbury." Several times in 1 78 1, the question came up why the house was not finished according to contract, but no definite reason is recorded. Probably the inevitable burdens of the times were all they could carry. In June of that year, Joel Pollard and Isaac Bellows were chosen a committee to seat the meetine- house, and the time for finishing it was extended one year. As soon after the close of the Revolution as they could take breath, they began again the work of finishing the inside, but it went forward slowly. A pulpit and the deacons' seats were first built, and then permanent seats on the lower floor, which soon began to give place to pews, though it was many years before all these pews were built. As early as 1794, the wall pews on the lower floor, one tier in the rear of the body of the house, and one tier in the gallery, had been completed. In April 1802, it was voted "to take up the two hind seats to build pews." In September of the next year they voted " to sell ground for a row of pews in the gallery at each end." Pczvs Sold. — The following is a copy from the town records : At public vendue December 2, 1793, the following pew spots were sold to the persons whose names are prefixed thereto, at the prices annexed : — No. I. First pew east of the middle alley, reserved for a town pew. ------. No. 2. Second pew east of the middle alle)', to Nathaniel J^. s. Waite for - - - - - - - 12 10 126 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. No. 3. Adjoining Mr. Wake's pew on the one side and ;£". .5. the east alle)' on the other, to Asa Church, - - 16 5 No. 4. Adjoining the middle alley on the east side, to John McClenathan, - - - - - - -20 No. 5. Second pew west of the middle alley, Ebenezer Mann, - - - - - - - -125 No. 6. Joining Ebenezer Mann's on the one side, and the west alley on the other, Joseph Green, - - 13 N. B. the above pews are the same for bigness as the pews behind. r;AIXERY PEWS I IX IHE W.ALL OF THE FRON'I' i;ALEERV. £■ s. No. I. At the head of the men's stairs, Ebenezer Joslin, 7 No. 2. Paul Matthews, ------ 6 5 No. 3. Ebenezer Warren, ------ 6 No. 4. Micah Howe, - - - - - - " 5 ^5 No. 5. John Newton, ------- 6 5 No. 6. ^\'illiam Nightingale, - - - - - 6 i^ N. B. the abo\'e pews are of ei|ual bigness, about fi\"e feet three inches by five feet. £^. s. No. I. C)\'er men's stairs, six feet six inches by seven feet two inches, Nathaniel A\'aite, - - - - 5 15 No. 2. 0\'er the women's stairs, same liigness, Nathaniel Upham, -------- 4 5 In I 8 16, a meeting was called to .see if the town would allo\v the body scats to remain for the benefit of aged and infirm persons, but it \\'as voted to make them into pews. In February, 181 7, there was a sale of se\'eral pews. The first on the right hand of the broad aisle was sold to Nathaniel Waite for $101. The second, on the left hand, to William Marean for $93. The third, on the west aisle, to Maj. Moses Greenwood, for %66. The fourth, on the cast aisle, to Daniel Woodward for $58. In 1794, they voted to paint the meeting-house outside and inside. PorcJi and Belfry. — Two years later the question came up whether the)- would build porches, but the article was dismissed. In September, 1803, they voted to build a belfry at the west end and a porch at the cast end, but they did not choose a com- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. ■ 127 mittee to do the work till a year later, and it was not completed till the early part of 1806, when a committee was appointed to inspect the porch and cupola. They reported that every part was thoroughly done, and that the undertakers had done them- selves honor by their faithful performance, and deserved the thanks of the town. Bell. — In 1805, a vote was passed to procure a bell and a lightning rod, the bell to weigh 800 lbs., 3 qrs. The com- mittee were instructed to get the bell, as soon as they pleased, but not to call for pay for it, for one year. It cost $400. The Clock was a gift of the proprietors of the town, re- ceived in 1808. Stoves. — In 18 1 5, there was an article in the town meeting warrant to see if the town would procure a stove. Rejected. In 1827, the town voted to accept of stoves, if put in at indi- vidual expense. In 1830, stoves were put in. Thus by slow degrees came into being, the " old meeting- house," which is so closely interwoven with the childhood memories of many of us. It was so long in building, that it was several times necessary to make appropriations for repairs, before it was finished. In 1818, a committee was chosen "to dress the pulpit anew." This house as we remember it, was a large square structure, with double rows of windows, and on the south side, double doors, opening into the broad middle aisle. On the east end was the projecting entrance, or porch. On the west end, the huge belfry with another entrance. The towering pulpit was in the middle of the north side, and the sounding board hung like a huge extinguisher over the minister. There were galleries with pews, on three sides. The pews were square and high, with lattice work at the top. The seats were provided with hinges that they might be raised when the people stood in prayer, which was then the custom. Great was the clatter, when they were let down again. One row of these pews was built round against the walls and raised a step above the main floor. I2S HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. In front of the pulpit was the famous deacons' seat, which they were expected to occupy with grave dignity. Underneath was an open space, into which, our grandmothers told us, the deacons would put us, if we whispered or played in meeting time. In this house the people of the whole town gathered for worship till the time of the division of the church. Order of Exit. — They seem to have had a due sense of pro- priety in regard to entering and leaving the place of worship. In 1S03, the town chose a committee " to consult what method the people should take to come out of the meeting-house in a regular way, after divine service." The report of this com- mittee, as follows, was adopted: — " We being appointed a committee to consider what method will be decent to be observed in going out of the meeting-house on Sunda3's after divine survice is ended, report as follows : That all and every person keep their seats, till the minister come down from the Desk, then to move in regular succession, begin- ning at the fore seats, and so in succession till the body seats and pe\vs on the lower floor have passed out of their seats and pews ; then the galleries to follow in regular succession, by two in the procession, till the gallery is clear; and it is recom- mended for every person to move from the door, when out of the house, so that those who are coming out may not be cro\\'ded." Changes. — This house stood in its place without change, and was used as a town house, as well as for a house of worship, till 1S42, when the belfry and the porch were torn down, and the body of the house, removed a few feet from its original site, was made into the house at present occupied by the Unitarian people. It was rededicated, January, 1843. In 1869, it was again remodeled, and rededicated. Tlie Second Mccting-honsc in Town, that of the Evangelical Society, was dedicated November i, 1827. It was enlarged a few years later. The pulpit was, at first, in front of the high gallery, but in the winter of 1841-2 the pews were turned, and VV'W.ti^-^ ?\: ?'?.\\<-^\\\ti t^,^ W^v ^^V^.^.V'J ^"\,^ ^V1^ FIRST C0NGRE(.;ATI0NAL church, (UNITARIAN), Erected 1773, Remodeled in 1S42. HISTORY OF HL'BBARDSTON. i2g the pulpit placed at the opposite end in its present position. In the repairs of 1868 the high gallery gave place to the present arrangement. The semi-centennial anniversary of its dedication was ob- served in 1877, with appropriate exercises, including a historical address by Rev. J. F. Norton, followed by a social reunion of the church with former members and other friends who had assembled from far and near to commemorate the day. Tlic Methodist Mccting-liousc was built in 1840 and dedicated September 25 of that year. It was enlarged and thoroughly repaired in I 867. 17 CHAPTER XII. CEMETERIES. IN early times, the burial-places of the dead were neglected, desolate and lonely enclosures, if indeed they were even en- closed. They were not often entered except on funeral occa- sions. To the minds of children they were enveloped in gloom ; and if they had occasion to pass the church-yard at night, they did so with the trembling apprehension of seeing the ghosts of the departed walking there in white robes. The first spot occupied as a burial-place in this town, was the southwest corner of the common ; and it is probable that the bodies buried there were nc\'er all removed. Soon after the exchange of land with Rev. Mr. Parker,* the northeasterly portion of the three and a half acres received from him, was laid out for a burial-ground. In 1773, an article was inserted in the town meeting warrant " to see if the District \-\ill vote what way or manner they will come into for clearing up the common for burial-place and meeting-house." But no action was taken, and it was many j'ears before much was done even toward fencing the burial-ground. After the meeting- house was built, a row of horse sheds extended the entire length of the south side; the remainder was fenced with stone wall, built at se\-eral different times. The following vote shows what care was taken of the resting places of the dead: Ma}^ 1804, "Voted, that Jona. Cutting have all he can get off the burj-ing-field, and that he shall not turn an}- creature larger than a calf into said field, for the term of *See Chapter XI. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. iji ten years, for getting a lock and key for the gate, and repairing the wall, and keeping it in repair for the same term of years." In 1818, the question of enlarging this ground was consid- ered, and a committee was appointed to select grounds in differ- ent parts of the town for the same purpose. But we do not find any report of this committee, nor any further action in relation to the subject, except that the town voted "to accept the burying-ground." What ground it was is not designated in the record, but it is now known to be the cemetery in the east- erly part of the town. A small piece of land on the Gardner road was enclosed for the same purpose, many years ago ; very few were ever buried there. About the year 1849, several plans were discussed for lajdng out a new and larger cemetery for the town, but none of them were carried out. Instead, several grounds were laid out in dif- ferent parts of the town, by private associations which own and control them. They are located as follows : One in the north part, near Warren Pond; one in the south part near "Tilton's Mills;" Forest Hill Cemetery, a mile and a half west of the village ; Rural Glen Cemetery, on the Worcester road ; Pine Grove Cemetery, on the Barre road ; and Greenwood Cemetery, on the farm (then) of Hon. E. A. Greenwood. In 1869, the town appropriated $500 to repair the old cem- etery, and the ground is now kept in much better condition than formerly. The town tomb was built in 1872 ; the new one at the Pine Grove Cemetery in 1877. CHAPTER XIII. WAR OF THE REIiELLKJN. ANTI-SLAVERY AGITATION.— Probably few towns in the .state ^^-ere more deeply agitated than Hubbardston, by the great anti-slavery contest which preceded the outbreak of the civil war in 1861. In the beginning of that movement, there \\'as a party of acti\'e, earnest, persistent men and women in this town, who were in sympathy with William Lloyd Garri- son and his coadjutors. Prominent abolitionists, — Wendell Phillips, l-'rederick Uouglass, S. S. I'oster, Abb}' Kcll}', and others — often came to address the people here. Sometimes three or four of these speakers came together, and held con- \-entions for several successive da\'s. And though their words of bitter denunciation and biting sarcasm were often like barbed arrows to the people, large numbers came to hear. When op- portunit}^ was given for free discussion, these meetings fre- quently became excited and stormy, and were liable to be protracted far into the night. These reformers were especialh' severe in their denunciations of the churches, sometimes for- mally declaring that the churches in Hubbardston were " com- pacted in blood and in league with hell," because they did not adopt the radical measures of the anti-slavery leaders. As leading members of the churches ji lined \\ith them, di\'isii:)ns arose that led to sad results; churches, families, and neighbor- hoods were divided against themsel\x-s. Though the majority of the people were indignant and often irritated by the meas- ures of the reformers, j-et the spirit of freedom, and abhorrence of the whole s\'stem of human bondage, was widening and deepening all the while. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 133 When the third poHtical party — the Liberty Party — was or- ganized, sufficient numbers entered into it in this town, to hold the balance of power between the two old parties, the Whig and Democratic, all officers then being elected by a majority instead of by a plurality of votes. The election of representa- tive in 1843, was probably the most exciting political contest ever known in town. The Liberty Party was smaller than either of the others, but large enough to prevent any man from re- ceiving the majority of votes. For two successive days, the three parties continued their balloting, each endeavoring to rally every man whom it was possible to bring to the polls, and each supporting its own candidate, hoping that one of the others would yield. Repeated motions were made, "not to send," "to dissolve the meeting." When the sun went down on the second day there was little or no change in the position of affairs, but as they could no longer vote legally, a motion was carried to dissolve the meeting. The selectmen were immediately petitioned to call another meeting, which was held two weeks later, each party holding its ground as before. That was their last opportunity, according to the limitations of the law. As the day drew towards the close, an attempt was made to effect a union of the Whig and Liberty Parties. The result was that Sylvanus Dun- ton the Liberty Party candidate received a majority of one vote, and was declared elected. Thus this town had the credit of sending the first anti-slavery representative, elected on that ground, to the Massachusetts Legislature. When he took his seat, he found the other two parties were equally divided in the Legislature, and there was no choice of governor. For many days he voted for Mr. Sewall, the candidate of his own party, and prevented a choice, but finally yielded and allowed George N. Briggs, the candidate of the Whig party, to be elected. The next two years the town was not represented, it being impossible to elect any man for that purpose. Thus the people of this town were agitated by every new feature of the great contest for freedom, and were not behind in doing their part 134- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. when the bugle call rang through the land rousing the nation to arms. Government Sustained. — After the fall of Sumpter and the Massacre of Massachusetts men in Baltimore, the flame of patriotic sentiment which swept through every loj'al state, kindled high among the people here. Part}^ names were for- gotten. All came forward with alacrity to sustain the govern- ment. Not as many public meetings were held as in some places, for there were few men who coveted the privilege of making speeches, and speeches were not needed to inspire their patriotism ; nor were they tardy in responding to demands made upon them. At the first call for men in 1 86 1, a town meeting was called and a committee appointed to obtain sub^ scriptions for the benefit of a military company, and to provide for the families of soldiers. How much was raised, we do not know. The town was represented in the first regiment that went from the state, and more largely in the second. During the summer and autumn of this first year of the war, fifty men enlisted for three years, without bounty, and most of them doubtless went from patriotic motives, in response to the call of their imperiled country. Though they were quiet, peace-lov- ing citizens, they were ready to follow the old flag to victory or to death. Probably they did not realize all that was before them, but most of them met their duties and dangers like true and faithful soldiers, and like heroes endured untold sufferings in camp and hospital, on the march or in the bloody strife. The same is true of those who enlisted afterward ; they were an honor to the town. A few perhaps, were shirks ; a few may have been reckless, caring little for the cause, but the great majority did good service. The regiments which included these first fifty men, were soon called into active service, and were in many of the most terrible battles of the war. 2jt]i Massachusetts Regiment. — Many of them went into the 25th Regiment, Company I, of which T. Sibley Heald was chosen second lieutenant. He was soon afterward promoted HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 13 5 to first lieutenant, but declined. This regiment joined Butler's expedition, and was in the battles of Newbern, and Roanoke Island. In the summer of 1862, after the call for 300,000 three years' men, the town offered a bounty of one hundred dollars, to every man who would enlist, and chose a committee of five to act in concert with the selectmen, in obtaining volunteers- Twenty or more were recruited, most of them entering the 25th Regiment, in place of those who had fallen or been discharged for disability. During the war, forty-three men entered this regiment, a larger number than was connected with any other. Of this number, seventeen were killed or died of disease, and seven others were wounded. Twenty men, who enlisted in 1861 and 1862, re-enlisted when their three years had expired, and some of them went through the whole service without sickness or casualty, while others sickened and died before seeing any active service. A few endured the horrible barbarities of the rebel prison. jjrd Regiment. — When the 5 3rd Regiment of nine months' men was being recruited in the fall of 1862, twenty-two men from this town entered Company H., and three Company C. If we give here more particulars of this regiment than of others, it is not because they did better service or suffered more than others, but because more particulars have been furnished. A. B. Sawyer of Winchendon, was chosen captain of Company H. but soon resigned, and First Lieutenant Lyman Woodward of this towm was promoted to the place, and commanded the company through the term of service. Oren Marean was first sergeant. The date of enlistment of most of the men was Sep- tember 3, 1862. In October, the company went into camp at Groton Junction. On the 29th of November they started for New York. After a tedious delay and much suffering from storm and cold in that city, and an exhausting march to Long Island and back, they embarked on board the Transport Mis- sissippi for the Gulf of Mexico, December 16. But so many of their number were sick, that they were put on shore again. 1 36 HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. One from this town, Henry F. Russell, died in the barracks. On the 1 6th of Januar\' they took ship for New Orleans in the steamer Continental. They had a rough passage, and suffered much, in the storms, from their close quarters. Once the ship took fire and all on board were threatened with immediate destruction. The}' reached New Orleans on the last day of Januar}-, and after a few weeks spent in drilling, went into active ser\'ice. Compan\' H. took part in several severe engagements. They were in the siege, and at the fall of Port Hudson, and rendered efifectivc ser\'ice. Though they were in imminent peril and suffered extremely, the company did not lose a man. During this siege, July 1S63, an attack from the rebels upon Fort Butler \\as anticipated, and men were ordered from the convalescent hospitals to defend it, some of them with scarcely strength enough to work the guns. Three of these men were from this town. About one hundred and twenty of those sick- men held the fort against a concerted attack of 2000 rebels, and repulsed them with great slaughter. Sixty or seventy of the enemy, who came inside the palisades, demanding the surrender of the fort and attempting to scale the walls, were all taken prisoners. When the}' marched in to lay down their arms, they saw that they had been captured b}' pale, sickl}' men \\\\o had become so completely exhausted that nearly all of them had sunk down just where they stood. This exploit was most highly complimented by the superior officers. One of our men, James Earle, lost an eye at that time. There was much sickness in this company during its stay. Some of the men were never able to be in the ranks. Three from this town — William Gates, Isaac N. Rice and Samuel FI. Hastings — died and were buried ijn the bank of the Mississippi. About the first of August the regiment was ordered to return. Many of the men were taken from the hospital to start for home. The in\'alids were put on board the Transport St. Mary's for New York. Three from this town — Calvin Allen, Asa B. Browning and John N. Kendall — died and were buried at sea. The regiment came by way of the river and the north- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 137 ern railroads. One of our men, Hobart L. Hale, was left at Cleveland, Ohio, and died there. One, Levi Flagg, who came with the company to Fitchburg, and was mustered out, died a few days after in Lunenburg, unable to reach home. One who reached home, Ldson A. Greenwood, lived but a few daj's, making six, who started with the hc)pe of meeting their friends, but died before or just after reaching home. Two, Leonard S. Day and Oren Marean, who never recovered from the effects of the service, have since died, leaving of the twenty-five in that regiment, thirteen survivors. A public reception was given the regiment in Fitchburg; a day of great jo)' to many, a day of deep sadness to others. They were mustered out September 2, 1S63, after a service of just a \-ear. Substitutes. — As has been stated, fifty enlisted from this town in 1861. \\\ 1862, there was the same number of enlistments. After this it was difficult to obtain volunteers among our own citizens. March, 1863, the town voted $125 bounty to volun- teers or substitutes, and a committee was appointed to hire substitutes. From this time to the close of the war the Cjuota of the town was filled principally by men hired from abroad, or by draft. Only one conscripted man, Davis Flolt, went into the service. A few furnished substitutes. Ten paid the $300 commutation fee. The amount paid in bounties, by the town, was $8,625, and $2,405 was raised by private subscription. The following table, prepared mainly from the Rebellion Record of the town, contains, as far as known, the names of all the men from Fhibbardston who served in the arm)', with date of enlistment, name of regiment and company, date of discharge or death, and a brief statement of such other items as \\'ere at hand. The names marked with a * are mentioned more particularl)' in the preceding pages: — 18 7^S HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. z ij lo -t- 5 -j- CO aj -^ — ( r^ c? _^ 1— 1 — u, ' "-' r— ?? ". JJ ^ >^ 'r< ^ 1 1 7 ^■3 .ii -P p" u ri ?-* 3 ,^ -p ^ ^ ■r. 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Crt rt C3 S Ul ^ K Q "^ ■ ra < S S i_n u-} ^C ri i;;^ > M M l-O CI TD ^ ^-j M IJH t^ r^ N M (N M i-H ^ -O ^ ^ 'O "O \o CO CO CO CO CO CO CO M W M l-< M h-l ^ 1J~) CO roco -^ •S- ro M W -^ >. bb th > > ^z^^^-y,^^ z K S HJ u ona. on, , Dai - Ly rker akep c75 ,is ^- w) g ^ !5 ^ -2 •~° >i > ^77 BISrOKV OF HL'BBARDSTON. The following are the names of those ^\•ho were drafted or furnished substitutes, and their substitutes; — John C Clark, John R. Careen, substitute. William C. Hale, Milton Stone, James Smithers, substitute. William Cr, Rowelson, substitute. The following were hired from abroad to fill the quotas of the town, most of whom re-enlisted from the regular arm}': — Barnes, Willard <,r. Bignall, Henrv Brooks, William H. Corey, John Crandell, lleorge M. Cunningham, Paul Dawson, Jeremiah Denovan, Lloyd S. Denton, George Eagan, Eugene Eberle, Frank Foster, John K. Cribson, Cieo. \V. (iilbertson, James Cileax'es, John \\ . Ciribliin, Daniel Jenkins, Michael Kelley, Thomas McCabe, John IN'IcCarrick, John McCormick, John McCulv, Patrick Eifdit went into the Na\'\', \-iz: — Atkins. Firth I!. Hogan, Ijcnnis Watson, Alexander Smith, Ceorge Snow, Fred C. Oakler, Frederick OThien, Michael U'Brien, William O'Toole, Francis Pevel, Leon Reiser, Andreas SuUi\'an, Patrick Tracy, James Ucher, William ^\'alker, David Witziiran, William \\'illiams, John ^Vilson, John Woodward, Thomas F. SUM MAR^•. Number of Flubliardslon men, 120 Whole number fnrnislied by the town, besides the twenty who re-enlisted and n'ere counted twice, 164 Excess above the number required to fill all the quotas, 10 V(.ilunteers, 120 Isicd in the service or \'ery soon after (of the 120 residents), 44 The last figures show that more than one-third of the Hub- bardston men laid down their lives in their country's cause. The bodies of those who were brought home for burial, with those of their comrades who ha\'e since died, are buried in the following places; — North Cemetery, Leonard S, Day ; East Cemetery, .Asa (;. Clark ; (_;reen\\ood Cemeter)', Isaac Newton and .\lfred k. Parker ; Soutli Cem- etery, Le\! Idagg ; Rural (Hen Cemctcr)-, Snniner Frost, Ceorge S. Mavnard and (Jren i\larean ; Forest Fl ill Cemetery, ^^■illiam Gates, Ed- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 1^5 son A. Greenwood, Henry R. Russell, George A. Tenney ; Pine Grove Cemetery, Almond W. Clark, Alson W. Clark, Hobart A. Greenwood, George Greenwood, Hobart L. Hale, Davis Holt, Charles R. Stowe, Makepeace Young. Biirnsidc Post. — The returned soldiers formed themselves into the Burnside Post, G. A. R. During the ten years of their or- ganization, May 30, or "Decoration Day" was observed, under their direction, with appropriate pubhc services, at the close of which, processions visited the different cemeteries to decorate the graves of soldiers with flags and flowers. Soldiers' Aid Society. — During the war, provision was made by the town for the families of the soldiers, and much was done by individual effort for the men in the hospital and in the field. An efficient Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society was constantly at work for the same object. A large number of boxes and bar- rels were sent to the army by this society. The following list, prepared by the secretary, will show what those packages contained, and their estimated value. It is a summary of the work of the society during the war: — 109 bed quilts, at Ji.oo . - . . ^109 00 140 sheets, at 75c. . _ _ _ 105 00 18 blankets, at $2.50 - - - - 45 00 226 pillows, at ^1.50 . . - . 239 00 30 pillow-cases, at 50c. - - - - 15 00 97 flannel shirts, at $2.50 - - - - 242 50 100 print shirts, at $1.25 - - - - 125 00 205 shirts, at 75c. - - - - iS3 75 93 pairs drawers, at ^1.30 - - - - 121 35 46 dressing-gowns, at ^3.00 - - - 138 00 23 thin coats, at ^i.oo - - - - 23 00 42 vests, at 50c. - - - - - 21 00 15 pairs pants, at ^i.oo - - - - 15 00 310 pairs socks, at ?i.oo - - - - 310 00 222 handkerchiefs, at 150. - - - - 33 30 31 pairs slippers, at 75c. - - - - 23 25 26 pairs mittens, at 33c. - - - - 8 58 166 towels, at 20c. - - - - - 33 20 19 S7 14 5 00 6S 00 50 00 2 25 3 50 8 67 2 00 I -5 I 25 9 25 15 25 15 00 1 46 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 42 napkins, at 17c. 50 pin cushions, at loc. - - . Bandages, ------ 50 comfort bags, ----- 9 )-ards netting, ----- 7 lbs. cocoa, at 50c. - - - - 51 lbs. corn starch, - - - - 1 1 papers farina, . _ _ _ 5 bars castile soap, - - - - 64 bottles blackbeiTy cordial. Cider, jelly and pickles. Horse radish, tea, sugar, rice. Dried apple, ----- Postage stamps, Testaments and other books, pa- pers, chair-cushions, table-covers, combs, brush- es,sponges, ointment, coffee, crackers, rice, shells, cloves, &c. - - - - - - 50 00 iVIoney, - - - - - - 99 00 Total - #2350 74 Soldiers' Moniimcut Proposed. — After the war closed, the op- erations of this society continued till $282.23 had been accu- mulated and deposited in the Savings Bank, which the society proprosed to appropriate towards a soldiers' monument. In November, 1S65, the town voted $800, for the same purpose, and chose ]\'Ioses Greenwood, John F. Woodward and Lyman Woodward to act in conference with the selectmen and the Sol- diers' Aid Society, with power to procure a site and receive proposals for a suitable monument. But nothing further was done. In discussing the matter, it was found to be the opinion of many that a Memorial Hall would be a more suitable tribute to the fallen soldiers, and an effort was made to build a town- house with such a room in it. All these plans failed in conse- quence of the enormous expense of building a county road just at that time. The debt of the town has so increased since then, by the building of railroads and other roads, that we have no present prospect of having either the monument or hall. Yet the heroic deeds and patient sufferings of the men who HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 147 filled the quotas of the town, are not forgotten. Though their names should never be chiseled in granite or marble, they are written deep in the hearts of a grateful people, and will there remain while the town retains its place on the map of the old Bay State. So long as we or our children live beneath the clear, calm sky of freedom which bends its genial arch above us, we will delight to honor the men who sealed with their blood the emancipation of all races in America. CHAPTER XIV. HIGHWAYS, HOTELS, AND RAILROADS. HIGHWAYS. — It has seemed strange to many people who have traveled the roads of this town, that they were made over the highest hills, when in many instances shorter roads might have been made through the vallej^s, with less expense ; and that they were made so crooked when they could be made straight more easily. VVe might infer that the early settlers had not the foresight and appreciation of the wants of succeeding generations in this matter, that they showed in most things. But we must remember that many of these roads never were built. Like Topsy they "growed." For obvious reasons, the hills were the first portions to be cleared and settled, and then paths were made from one dwelling, or settlement, to another. There was no foreign travel. The pioneer settler in going to the mill or to the house of his neighbor, would select the most "feasible" way, avoiding rocks and fallen trees. Then as he used the path more and more, and had the time, he would begin to clear away some of the obstructions; and as neighbors came and settled near, they joined him in making improvements year by year, still following the original route. Thus the roads came into existence by degrees. When the town and county roads were laid out, these paths were followed, as far as practicable, because it was a saving of labor. Just as the man who makes the first track through the newly fallen snow, is followed by all travelers through the winter, even though he may have gone far one side of the right track. When the town was incorporated, there were no public roads running through it, and those in town were mere bridle paths HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 149 (or "bridal-roads," as some of the old records have it), fol- lowed by the help of "blazed" trees. There were no bridges over the streams. Very soon the county road from Templeton to Rutland was laid out. This was the old road, leading over Muzzy Hill, through the village, and by the present residence of Isaac Mundell. At a town meeting held July 15, 1767, six- teen pounds, or about $53 was raised to build this road, which could not have been more than eight dollars to the mile. Though the road was indirect, very hilly, and poorly built, it continued to be the great thoroughfare for stages and teams from Keene to Worcester for about sixty years, till the building of the new Templeton road by the copperas mine. In May, 1768, a contract was made with Stephen Heald, which was afterwards taken and executed by Joshua Phillips, to build a bridge over Ware River, for $33. This was at the place where Howe's mills were washed away in 1869. The town also voted at this time to allow "for men to work on the highways three shillings per day till October, and two shillings four pence till November; one shilling four pence for oxen, and eight pence per day for chart." In 1780, ten pounds per day was allowed to each man, equaling $50 in continental currency. Almost every year from the incorporation, some piece of road was laid out and built. As a specimen of the manner in which these roads were described, the following copy from the records of 1768 is inserted: — "Voted and Laid out By us the Subscribers a Road or way of three Roods wide, Begining at a Small pich pain tree on the County Road at the river market on Lot No. 23, to a whit pain tree, runing esterly to Lot No. 27 to a Black oak, and to a pich pain tree runing true Lot No. 50 to a Black oak; and true Adam Wheelers Land runing true Lot No. 57 to a Black oak and to a hemlog runing true Lot No. 53 to a Black oak and to a chenest tree runing true Lot No. 54 to a Black oak and to a pich pain tree runing true Lot No. 55 to a pich pain tree and to a Black oak, runing true Lot No. 58 to a pich pain tree and to 150 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. a nother pich pain tree; runing true Lot No. 59 to a Black oak tree, runing true a Great Farm No 15 with market trees Near Said Road till it Corn's to princetown Line." Signed by the Selectmen. This was the road to Princeton over the Joslin Hill, north of Comet Pond. Also on the same day: — "Voted and Laid out By us the Subscribers a Road or way of three Roods wide Begining at a pich pain tree on the County Road in the Ministre Lot and runing true Lot No. 29, 32, 31, to a Great Farm No. 32 to a nother Great Farm, No. 11, upon the Line Between Joseph Grimes and Bill Grimes till it Com's to Joseph Grimes Jun'. three Roods wide with market trees on the Northerly Side of Said Road." Signed by the Selectmen. This was the road to Westminster. There was strong opposition to the "new county road" from Templeton. The town chose committees, year after year to resist it, and it was several years after the subject was first agitated before the road was completed, which was in 1828. There was similar opposition to the building of several other roads after they had been laid out, probably on account of the expense, but according to the records, nearly all of them were " excepted." Turnpikes. — In 1804, they voted not to have a turnpike through town. A turnpike was a common road, built by pri- vate capital, or a chartered company, and was supported by toll, collected at gates along the way. At one period such roads were common in New England. But they were never profitable, and were at length given up to the towns to keep in repair, and became public highways. Notwithstanding the vote above referred to, such a road was built through this town — the road now leading from Barre to Princeton. In 1825, they op- posed the erection of a half-toll gate on this turnpike. In 1832, it became a public county road, under the care of the town. Scarcely a year has passed without some changes being made in the highways, new roads opened, or old roads discontinued, HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 131 but it would be of little consequence to describe all these changes. Sidevjalks. — Till within the last forty years we had no side- walks. The credit of building those we now have is due in a great measure, to the ladies, who held a festival and took other measures to raise money for this purpose and for planting shade trees. For many years there was a great amount of travel through the town, north and south. Two or three stages and many four and six-horse teams were running regularly. The old turnpike in the south part of the town, leading from the western towns towards Boston, was also an important thoroughfare. Hotels. — Our village then had a much more lively appearance than at present, especially about the two hotels. Both these and also one at the "Reed Place" were well supported. Now, there is little legitimate business for even one, but fifty or sixty years ago these country hotels were very important places. Most of the farmers of those da}^s carried their own produce to Boston market and brought home their year's stock of groceries and dry goods. The trip would occupy several days, and though they usually carried with them their own rations, and provender for their horses, they must find lodging places on the way. After the opening of the railroads all this was changed. Since the burning of the Crystal House in 1880, the Star Hotel has been the only public house in town. Surveys for Canals. — In 1824, the town chose a committee to meet the commissioners and engineers appointed to view a route for a canal through this part of the county, and to give them information in regard to the best location. This was dur- ing: the building of the Blackstone canal from Worcester to Providence, and it was proposed to extend this canal to Keene. It was thought that Moosehorn Pond and some of the higher streams in this town would help furnish the water supply. About the same time, two surveys were also being made to find a route for a canal from Boston to the Hudson, one of which passed through Ashburnham and thence followed Millers 152 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. Kiver to its_ mouth. It is possible that the vote above referred to may have had some reference to this latter survey. Both were made by Loammi Baldwin, an engineer of high reputation. Very soon after this, public attention was turned towards building railroads, and all canal projects were abandoned. Railroads. — The State Board of Directors of Internal Im- provements, of which Levi Lincoln was chairman, considered the plan of a railroad from Boston to Albany. In 1827 and 1828, they caused surveys to be made of two general routes. One was that which was adopted and followed by the present Boston and Albany Railroad. The other passed through Waltham, Sudbury and Boylston to Princeton. Thence two routes were surveyed, both through this town ; one to the line of Mr. Baldwin's canal survey in Templeton ; the other followed the course of the Ware River towards Northampton, and passed through Hubbardston near the crossing of the stream from Comet Pond by the road to Princeton, and thence to North Rutland. The route through this town to Millers River was shorter by eight miles than either of the others, but in places, the grade was higher, and it was estimated that the amount of business would be greater on the southern route. In 1845, the town appropriated $250 towards surveying a railroad route from Worcester to Baldwinsville. In 1846, peti- tions were presented to the Legislature for a road through the western part of the town, and another through the southern part, to Barre. Hubbardston voted in favor of the road to Baldwinsville, but asked for an open charter for a road through this vicinity. The next year the town passed resolutions in fa- vor of a road from Worcester to Barre, and a branch from it to South Gardner. This road was chartered April 26, 1847, taking the name of the Barre and Worcester Railroad. By the char- ter, the corporation was allowed to construct a road from some convenient point on the Nashua and Worcester Railroad, in the city of Worcester, through Holdcn, Rutland, Princeton, Hub- bardston and Oakham, to some convenient point in the centre of Barre ; and also from some convenient point in the route in HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 133 Princeton, to the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad in Gard- ner. The location of the road was to be filed within one )'ear, and the road to be completed in three years. The next year an extension of the time was granted by the Legislature ; and again in 1849, when the name was changed to "Boston, Barre and Gardner Railroad." In 1851, the time was again extended for two years, and the corporation was released from the obliga- tion to build the portion of the road leading to Barre. In 1853, the time was extended to 1S56, and liberty was granted to build the road in sections; the first section to extend from Worcester to Princeton ; the second from Princeton to Gardner ; the third from Princeton to Barre. The capital stock needed for building the road could not be raised, and the road was not built, but the charter was kept good by the extension of time granted about once in two years till 1S69, when some of the towns subscribed to the stock to the amount of five per cent of their valuation. The needful funds were now soon obtained, and the work of construction from Worcester to Gardner com- menced in the spring of 1870. The first passenger train ran over the road on the 4th of July, 1871. After so long wait- ing — twenty-four years — the screech of the whistle and the rumbling of the wheels were very pleasant sounds. An extension of this road, from Gardner to VVinchendon, to connect with the Cheshire and Monadnock Railroads, was granted by the Legislature in February, 1872. The last rail was laid November 27, 1873. Regular trains from Worcester to Winchendon and Peterboro N. H., began to run February 2, 1874. The Barre branch of this road, as surveyed, ran very near Til- ton's mills; but there is now no probability that it will ever be built Other projects for railroads through town have been on the tapis at different times. In 1847, the town voted in favor of a railroad from Ware to South Gardner, and in 1848, against one from Winchendon to Worcester, through the west part of the town. In 1851, a town meeting was called in reference to a 20 154 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. petition for a railroad from Palmer to New Hampshire line, but no action was taken upon it. The following statements concerning the Ware River Railroad were furnished by the chief engineer of the company, VV. A. Heywood of Springfield: — Through the combined efforts of Messrs. George Williams, father and son, together with others in towns along the route, the charter of Ware River Railroad was originally granted in I 85 I. It was renewed in 1867. The building of the southern portion of the road, between Palmer and Gilbertville, began in May, 1869. Passenger trains commenced running July, 1870. In Januar}', 1870, surveys began on the extension from Gilbert- ville to Winchendon, by three different routes between Cold- brook and Baldwinsville, through Hubbardston. The first line passed through the Canesto Valley, crossing the turnpike at the Browning Monument, thence to East Templeton via the copperas mine. This line was found to be of so high grades that it was abandoned. The second line passed farther east, through Natty-Pond-brook Valley, via Lamb's mills and the Warren tannery to East Templeton and Baldwinsville. This route would probably have been adopted had there been the interest manifested in its \'icinity that the corporation desired. The people of Hubbardston Centre already having the Boston, Barre and Gardner Railroad a mile to the eastward, and having contributed to that project all that they felt like giving to rail- roads, allowed the matter to drag, thereby giving the Burnshirt Valley people time to fully show their claims ; which was done by the prompt action of J. Otis Hale and John D. Williams, who authorized costly surveys to be made at their own expense and created so great an interest that the Burnshirt Valley line was adopted. Construction was begun on this road in Hub- bardston in November, 1870, and passenger trains commenced running upon the whole road in November, 1873. CHAPTER XV. VARIOUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. MILITIA. IN the early da}'s of these New England towns, the militia was as much an institution as the church or the school. The numerous wars with the French and Indians compelled men to be constantly organized, armed and equipped for their own defence and the safety of their families. The War of the Revolution confirmed them in the conviction that a thorough military organization was essential to the welfare of a free state. For forty or fifty 3'ears the military spirit ran high. Every able-bodied man, under a certain age, was required by law, to do duty in some organization, and was fined for neglect; but such was the state of public sentiment that the odium incurred by any attempt to shirk was more to be feared than the law. Promotion in the ranks was more coveted than civil office. To be permitted always to wear the appendage of " Lieut." or " Capt." or " Col." was almost equivalent to immortal honor. From the number of captains that survived till within the re- membrance of the present generation, we judge that these honors were freely distributed. The spring and fall trainings and the annual musters, were long kept up with great enthusiasm. They were the gala days of those times, especially to the boys, who would stand, on muster days, with arms akimbo, or with hands down deep in their pockets, and gaze at the imposing pageant, wondering if they should ever come to the high honor of carrying a sword and marching in such self-conscious dignity at the head of a 1,6 HISTORY OF HOBBARPSrOX huntlrcd men, or still liigiicr, of riding" some stitt-jointcd stcccl and gi\"inLj pompous orders to a wliole brigade ! y\s these }"Oungsters listened to " the ear-piercing fife and spirit-stirring drnm," to the firing of platoons and battalions — which soinuled like hantlfiils of stones thrown against the side of a barn — as the\- witnessed the exciting scenes of a sham fight and inhaled the tnmes of burning gunpowder, how they aspired to be militar)- heroes ! The unifrirms ot the first companies were an\'thing but unifijrm and their guns were eif all sorts and sizes. A'et these organizatii ins were lor.ked upon as the right arm of the cixil pc>wei', the safe-gaiard of American hbertw To be alwa\'s pre- pared for war ^^■as thought to be the surest wa)" to preser\-e peace. Betore ijyl, there was but nue militar\' compan\' in this town. It then numbered luic huiuired and i(irt\" men, anil was raiiidh' increasing, rmd the town \'oted tij di\a\le it into two compianies, to be called the East Compan\- and the West Conipan}', and to choose officers for the two, which shows that miiitar_v otTicei's at that time were elected in triwn meeting". The officers of the West Compau)' were: Lbciiezcr i\'Iann, capitain ; Daniel I'arkds, (afterwards spelled Parkhurst) lieutenant; Jnhn ]-;i-o\i'ning, en- sign. (_)l the East Conip,an\-, ]\b"ises Greenwoud, captrnn ; Asa Church, lieutenant; I'aul Matthews ensign. Rijh' L onipauY. — In lSl6, an independent compan}' was chai'tered, called tlic llubbardston Rifle Com]")an\'. The fii'st officers were: James H. Wheeler, captain; k.phraim Mason, lieutenant; birigliam D:i\-is, ensign. In 1829, after the acti\'e militia was so rctliiced as to include onh' able-bodied men between the ages of eigliteen and thirty, the West Company was disbanded. The officers — Asa Lender- wood, cajjtain ; Makepeace Clark, lieutenant, and Samuel A. Knox, ensign — were Llischarged, and tlie non-commissioned officers and priwates \\"ere enrolled in the hLast Cnmpan)-. After this the militar}- s[jirit rapidl\- (.leclined. The Rifle compan\-, which had been \'er\' spirited, became so regardless HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 157 of duty that in the fall of 1833, Capt. Israel Davis, Jr., neglected to warn them out for the regimental review, and he was court- martialed. Lieut. William Hobbs was ordered to call them out, but the order was not obeyed, and the company was soon dis- banded, the commissioned officers being dismissed and the pri- vates enrolled in the East Compan)', which now had but one officer, Lieut. Jonas G. Clark. A meeting was called to elect officers, but no one could be found who would accept the office of captain. Soon after, the old militia law was abolished and a new law enacted, \\'hich authorized a volunteer militia. Light Infantry. — In 1S43, another independent company was chartered, called the Hubbardston Light Infantr)-. This com- pany had its origin in a temperance organization called the Washingtonian Guards which existed a year or two, of which Chas Y . Barrows was first captain. Their uniform was a dress coat, white pants with blue stripes, blue sash, and cap with gilt lace band. Their arms were wooden spears adorned with small blue flags. No ammunition was required. Their colors were presented by the ladies of the town. They went to muster one year, and the novelty of the affair attracted considerable atten- tion. The first officers of the Infantry Company which fol- lowed were: George Williams, Jr., captain; Henry Chase, 1st lieut. ; Daniel Witt, 2d lieut. ; Joseph Russell, 3d lieut. ; and Harvey Brown, 4th lieut. The members of the company pro- vided themselves with a good uniform, the state furnished the arms, and the town provided an armory. For a time this com- pany was kept up with much spirit, but at length showed signs of going the way of its illustrious predecessors. When Capt. Williams was discharged, Lieut. Chase was promoted to his place, and labored hard to keep up the same interest. He was soon discharged, and Harvey Brown took his place ; after serv- ing one year he was discharged, and no one could be found to accept the office of captain. The command came upon Lieut. William D. Cheever, who discharged this duty for one 3'ear. In 1S50, Moses Brown was chosen to the office, but the next spring, in-his absence, orders were sent to Lieut. John B. Flj-nn TjS HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSTON. to warn out the company for the May trainhig. Less than half responded to the call. The company soon surrendered its charter, the arms were returned to the adjutant-general, and thus ended military re\'iews, inspections and drills in this town, and no great calamity or peril followed. Indeed it was found, when the War of the Rebellion broke out, that our citizens could defend their country without all this holiday training. FIRE COMPANIES. The first arrangement made by the town for extinguishing fires was in 1829, when the town voted to raise one-half the money for a fire engine if the other half should be raised b\' private subscription, and the whole cost should not exceed $200. The next year an engine was purchased, and soon after, a company was organized to man it. This engine was a small one, but did good serx'ice in one or two instances. After a few years another company was formed, called the Hook and Ladder Company, whose object was to be prepared tij tear down buildings in case of necessity. After a few years, the engine being out of repair, and the interest of the company having abated, it was found that the town had no reliable means for protection against fire. In 1847, the old engine was repaired and a new one purchased, which was afterward exchanged for the present one. New companies were formed and for a time much interest was man- ifested. The annual supper for the engine-men, with speeches, poems and toasts, was for many years an entertainment of con- siderable interest. Until 1S78, the engine-men were allowed their poll tax only; since that time their annual compensation has been about $5.00 each. The present efficient company is under the lead of Herbert W. Howe. TEMPERANCE. The tone of moral sentiment in Hubbardston has pr(jbably been as high as in most other places. The people have entered HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 139 heartily into all true reforms. Few crimes have been com- mitted. Still, here as else^\'here, the use of intoxicating drinks has been the cause of much mischief, wretchedness and pau- perism. The church records show that most cases of discipline and excommunication were for intemperance, and at some pe- riods these were frequent. For sixty or seventy years after the incorporation of the town, the people indulged in free rum. The best men sold it. Almost everybody drank it. Public sentiment was so universal in favor of its use that the few who abstained were considered mean and niggardly. It was brought forward on all occasions ; at raisings, huskings, trainings, and parties, it was freely used ; people could neither be married, nor bury their dead without the great tumbler of toddy; ministers preached on its inspira- tion ; the military customs of the day helped to make these drinking habits more universal. There was no organized effort to suppress the evil, and little said against it; yet drunkenness was regarded with as much abhorrence as in later times. There was a class given to tippling and tavern-haunting, but the pro- portion was not large. During all this time there were those who clearly saw and deplored the state of things, and when the temperance move- ment began, about fifty years ago, they were ready to engage in it. The first temperance pledge did not include abstinence from ale, beer, wine, or cider, and it was regarded as a great act of moral courage to sign a pledge against distilled spirits. It was soon found by experience, that either the reform must be abandoned, or the pledge must include all that could intox- icate, for men would not only keep their appetites alive, but would become intoxicated upon fermented beverages. Then began the second great stage of temperance reform, upon the principle of total abstinence. It was about this time that the people here began to be in earnest in the matter. Ministers preached in favor of absti- nence. Leading men talked with their neighbors. Lecturers came from abroad. When the Washingtonian mo\'ement be- i6o HISTORY OF HL'BBARDSrOX. yan, ]\Ir. Gough, Mr. Hawkins, and other reformed men, hekl meeting's here, and much enthaisiasm was awakened. A kirye portion of the people signed the pledge and united in an oi'gan- ization for efficient work. The children were gathered into a Cold Water .Ami}', and later, in a l^ancl of Hopic. Much wa.s acceimplished towards the suppression of intempierance, and the general sentiment of the town was against the use of ardent spirits. The first efforts made to check the sale ol liquors was untler the (.)ld license law. Ni.j one was allowed to sell without a license, and the\' who were licensed must be "approbated" by the selectmen. The hotel-keejiers and the traders were usuall}- ajiprobated. In 1S3S, the question came up whether the town wcjuld instruct the selectmen nr)t to approbate an\' retailers of lic[Ui:>r. The vote stood, negati\'e 113; afhrmati\'e, IIO; show- ing that public sentiment was about equall)- di\ided uptm the subject. Soon after, bnar^ls nf selectmen were chosen who re- fuseel to approbate most of the ;q)plicants, which caused some excitement, but helped on the ref irm. Sevei'al temperance organizations have flourished for a time, among them were : The W'ashingtonian Guards, Sons of Tem- pei'ance, G(Jod Templars, antl the lemperance Refuge Societ}'. At one time a Ladies' Temperance Social Circle was sustained with much enthusiasm. After the passage of the proliibitor_\' law, a league was formed to enfjrce it. The result was that all the grog-shops \vere closed, and for sex'cral }'ears the sale of lieiuor appeared to be entirely suppressed. Probably the ma- jority of the people ha\'e been in favor of prohibition ever since, thi:)ugh the\' have i-ela.xed their efforts at times. In April, 1S72, the (question was submitted to the towns of the state whether the}' woidd allow the sale of beer .and ale. The \-ote in this town was about tliree to one, in the negative. In April, 1879, it was \'oted, " yeas fort^'-three, nays fort)'- eight, not to license an}- i:>ne to sell intoxicating liquors." "Also, Voted to instruct the selectmen to prosecute all viola- tions of the law the present }-ear." HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. i6i At present, though there is no temperance organization in working order, monthly union meetings are held alternately in the Congregational and Methodist Churches, Sabbath evenings. LIBRARIES. Until the opening of the present century, there were compar- atively few books in town, but as the people began to have more leisure, they sought to supply themselves with reading matter. Sometime before 1825, an organization was formed known as the Hubbardston Library Association. It was composed of individuals who paid a certain amount annually, and were en- titled to the reading of the books, which numbered two or three hundred. After a few years the interest in it was so diminished that the books were sold at auction. About 1840, by the aid of the state, libraries were placed in all the school-districts, and for many years were read with in- terest ; but after a time these books became scattered or were laid aside unread. Remnants of some of these libraries are still in existence. For twenty or twenty-five years before 1870, a Library Asso- ciation was kept up in the village. The annual fee varied from fifty cents to one dollar. There was no fund for the purchase of books except the amount of these fees. In 1870, anew constitution and by-laws were adopted ; the library was largely increased and gained many readers. In 1871, the Farmers' Library, which had existed eight or ten years, was embodied in it, adding IIO volumes. One of the old district-libraries of thirty volumes was also added. Jonas G. Clark, then of New York city, gave a full set of Appleton's Encyclopedia, and sev- eral other volumes. Valuable donations were also received from other sources making the whole number of volumes added during the year, 400. In January, 1872, Mr. Clark sent another donation of 450 volumes. The library then numbered 1 1 59 volumes. In 1S72, the association offered the library to the town on condition that it be made free to all the inhabitants. The prop- 21 1 62 HISTORY OF HL'BBARDSTON. osition \^■as accepted and the town appointed a committee to take charge of the matter. Miss Sarah E. Marean was chosen librarian, and the library was then opened to the public, under certain regulations. A librar)' committee of three is appointed by the town in the same manner as the school committee, one member being elected annually for three j-ears. An annual appropriation is made, which for eight )-ears a\'craged $220. Mr. Clark has donated more than 1500 volumes since the library passed into the hands of the town, and it now contains 3S00 volumes. It was kept in Mechanics Hall till September, 1875, when, b)' the munificence of Mr. Clark, it \\'as removed to its present ex- cellent accommodations in the Librar)- Building. I'HE FARMERS' CLUB. This club ^\as organized in 1S60. The constitution thus states its object: "To increase the interest in and knowledge of agriculture and horticulture in this town." For se\'eral )'ears animated meetings were held during the winter, once in two weeks, in which practical questions were discussed, with an occasional address or poem. Their "Far- mers' Library," now a part of the town librarj', numbered over a hundred volumes. The annual Cattle Show and Fair, arranged for by the club, is a gala day for the town, attended by crowds of people. There is usually a good display of stock, farm products, flowers and fancy articles. By a festival and private contributions, funds were raised for cattle pens and other articles for use at these cattle shows, and for the Agricultural Building which stands on the east side of the common. CHAPTER XVI. NOTEWORTHY EVENTS. UNUSUAL SEASONS.— The summer of 1816 was ex- tremely cold. Snow fell in June, and there was more or less frost every month. No corn ripened that year; even the hoeing had not been finished at the beginning of " dog-days." The year 1826 is spoken of as the great " grasshopper year." The season was extremely dry and the grasshoppers became almost like the locusts of Egypt, for number and destructive- ness. So great was the scarcity of fodder the next spring that some farmers, in order to keep their cattle alive, drove them to the woods to browse upon the bare branches of the trees. On the iith of June, 1839, snow fell nearly all day, though it melted as it came. The night following, there was a frost that cut down most of the corn, and did great damage to other crops. In the spring of 1 841, the snow lingered very late, and was increased by a heavy fall on the 2d of May. The next day people went to town meeting in sleighs, and the drifts had not all disappeared from the roads a week later. On " Old Election Day," the last Wednesday in May, the writer found in the woods on the hill above Natty Pond, a snow drift which was then eight feet deep by measurement. The spring of 1867 was very backward and cold. Apple- blossoms were still on the trees on the day of the centennial celebration, June 13. The great freshet of October, 1869, occasioned much damage to roads and bridges. The dam and mills, with valuable ma- chinery, owned by A. & H. W. Howe, were all swept away. 7(5/ HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. The next year was unprecedented for drought. Little rain fell from June till winter. The hay crop was good, but all the later crops were nearly ruined. Corn, partly grown, perished in the field. Nearly all the wells in the village were dry, and many families were supplied with water brought from a distance.* In many cases stock was driven a long distance to find drink. FIRES. Probably {qw towns have suffered less from fires, yet we have the following instances of destruction of life and property to record : — In May, 17S1, the house of Joseph Parmenter; two of his children perished in the flames. "Gates Mills" in 1830. The Willard shop, about 1836. The Rhode Island Mill in 1S41. A shop for pressing hats on the site of the mill now owned by Howe and Gleason, in 1842. The Mason shop, nearly opposite the Cr)'stal House, March, 1848. The Mansion House and all the outbuildings on the farm of Hon. E. A. Greenwood, July, 1849. House at the copperas mine, 1855. House of Samuel H. Hastings, April, 1S58. House of Joseph Palis, 1862. House of L)'man Greenwood, January, 1863. All the buildings, with stock and tools, on the farm of Ebenezer Tilton. March, 1864. Mills of Increase S. Waite, January, 1868; his house in 1871. Saw-mill of John S. Lovewell, December, 1S72. Mill in Heald Village, April, 1875. Mechanics Hall, February, 1877. House of George W. Ballou, November, 1878. House of Mr. Bul- lard, 1879. Crystal House, January, 1880. Saw-mill and box factory in Williamsville, February 10, 1881. Also the Mundell house, and mills known as the Samuel Warren, the Horace Whitney, the Perez Coleman and Frank Pierce's. By Lightning. — Barns belonging to the following individuals: David Merriam, in 182S; Sylvanus Dunton, August, 1838; Israel Davis, August, 1 841 ; John Adams, October, 1854; Levi Conant, May, 1856. *See Natty-Pond Brook, Chapter I. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 165 DEATHS PjY drowning AND OTHER CASUALTIES. Droivncd. — On the Sabbath, May 15, 1S08, Joel Matthews, nineteen years old, Dorcas Wright, fourteen, and Cynthia Greenwood, thirteen and a half, went to the mill-pond of Ma- jor Greenwood, built an insecure raft, and started for a trip upon the water. The raft parted, and they were all drowned. July 16, 1820, Bildad Wright attempted to swim across the pond at Oliver Brown's saw-mill, in his usual clothing. When part way over, he alarmed his companions by a cry of distress. Hastening to his relief they found him standing erect in the water, which was not deep enough to cover his hat; *but life was extinct. In June,, 1828, a son of Artemas Mann, four and a half years old, was drowned in a well near the house. December 18, 1830, Abel Thompson started to go from the village to the house of John W. Bellows (the Tenney place) in the evening. As the water was over the road on the causeway at Natty Pond, and the ice was broken up by teams, he left the road to walk on the ice the other side of the railing. Just be- low the bridge, the brook was open. Not observing this in the darkness, he walked into the open water and was carried under the ice. The next morning his tracks were discovered in the snow, and his body recovered. April 19, 1844, a son of John F. Woodward, three years old, was drowned in a tan vat. On the 2d of June the same year, Charles Reid, son of Micajah Reid, went to the pond near his father's house, to bathe, and to experiment with a new life-preserver which had been given him. Wlfile divesting himself of his clothing, the wind blew the inflated life-preserver out upon the water. He plunged after it, but the motion of the water carried it farther and farther on. Becoming exhausted he sank, and it was sev- eral hours before his body was recovered. He was borne to his father's residence as the people of the community were as- sembling for Sabbath morning service. 1 66 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. In August, iS/O, a son of Alanson Allen was drowned in the pond at Sumner Waite's mill. He was about ten years old. April 21, iSSo, a child of H. A. Farwell, seventeen months old, fell into a tub of water and was drowned. Other Casualties. — In June, i///, Esek, son of Joshua Phil- lips, was killed at the raising of a frame. The work was never resumed and after a time the frame was taken down and put up in another part of the town. luly 14, 1787, a child of Asa Ho\-t, eighteen months old, was at pla}' with other children in the saw-mill where Parker's mills afterwards stood. I'alling into the basement he was in- stantly killed. At the raising of the house of Ejjhraim Mason, on the west side of the common, Amasa Bello'ws was killed by the falling of a portion of the frame, June 22, 1795. On the 24th of June the next year, Bezaleel L\'on was killed b}- the falling of a limb of a tree, while cutting lumber in the woods. June, 1806, at the raising of the hnuse now occupied by Albert Bennett, Benjamin Church was so injured by beiiig thrown from the frame that he died in a short time. Charles Ellinwood, son of Justus, aged si.x )'ears, fell from an ox wagon in which he was riding, was run over and killed, (Jctober 23, 1820. (3n the evening of Jul)- 24, 1821, h>,ra Peram, with two yoke of oxen and a wagon load of lumber, started down the hill east of the common. The load of lumber was found the same even- ing in the road at the foot of the hill, the tongue of the wagon broken, and the oxen missing. As no apprehension was felt for the dri\er, no search was made till the next morning, when his bod}- was found beside the road, near the present residence of James P)rowning. Though no external injuries were found upon his boch', it was supposed that he was thrown down by the oxen, and that the load passed over him. In September of the same }'car, Darius Mann was injured by the kick of a horse, and survived but a few hours. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 167 On the Sabbath, September 7, 1828, Mrs. Betsey, wife of James Browning, in returning from meeting was descending the hill west of the almshouse, when the harness broke and the horse took fright. Mrs. Browning was thrown from the wagon and instantly killed. A monument marks the spot. On the 27th of June, 1836, William Smith of Plymouth, N. H., was instantly killed by the premature discharge of a blast at the copperas mine, where he was at work. Oliver Johnson was killed by the falling of a tree March 8, 1837. January 29, 1838, Jesse Lovewell was thrown from his wagon and killed. On the 25th of August, 1841, Moses Phelps, Jr. was instantly killed, on the steps of his father's house, by the accidental dis- charge of a gun in the hands of his brother. He was in busi- ness in Boston, but was at home for a visit. August 16, 1843, Foster W. Haskell of New Salem, fell from a staging in front of Mechanics Hall, and lived but a short time. Isaac Clark Thompson, son of John, was thrown from an ox- cart and killed, September 27, 1845. Benjamin Slocomb and his wife were riding, August 17, 1852; his horse ran, and he was caught by the driving lines and dragged, receiving fatal injuries. Lowell Leland was killed by the falling of a timber while re- pairing the house at the Clark Gates place, April 14, 1855. February I, i86i,Alonzo Damon, with his wife and child were crossing the Cheshire Railroad in Fitzwilliam, N. H., in a sleigh, when they were overtaken unawares by a passing freight train ; Mrs. Damon and the child were instantly killed. Mr. Damon escaped unharmed though the sleigh was dashed in pieces, and the horse was killed. June, 1865, a child of William J. Eveleth was scalded and died from the effects, on the 22d. January 17, 1867, in the absence of others from the room, the clothes of a daughter of William Stowe took fire, and she was past consciousness when found but a few minutes afterward. i6S HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTO^. Nellie, a daui^'hter of S, B. Heamaii was scalded and died December 26, 1869. April II, 1871, Levi Hartw'ell, while sawing lumber at the steam-mill of William Bennett, was so se\'erelx injured b\' a board thrown from the saw that he died in a few hours. April 19, 1872, Mrs. Barnes of Westminster was killed near the house of Klisha Woodward, by being thro\vn from a «agon. (October 23, 1S7G, John Da\'is \\-hile at w^ork in the mills of Howe & Gleason, in adjusting a belt, was caught by it and car- ried o\-er a re\"olving shaft, recei\'ing such injuries that he sur- vived but abr)ut four hours. December 14 of the same \-ear, Abraham Wilson, while de- scending the hill from the schoolhouse in District No. 2, was thrown from his wagon and dragged. He died in a few hcmrs. Ma\- 9, 1877, Rev. John 1\[. .St'jwe was thrown from a ^\■ag^]n, and sur\'i\'ed, in an unconscious state, less than three lionrs. fjctobcr 28, 1879, as John D. Williams was descending the hill west of the almshouse, his horse ran and lie was thrown fruni his wagiU and instanth' killed. fnsLi/it Dc('it/is — Daniel Parkluirst ; Windsor Hapgood, De- cember 24, 1829; Shubael Russell, July I, 1832; Leonard Clark, August 8, 1839; Rev. Samuel Ga)-, October 16, I S48 ; Alpheus Eaide, Januar\- 24, 1849; ^Irs. (Jlix'er lirown, Decem- ber 10, 1849; Thomas Hulsbartl Parker, April 25, 185 i ; Rev. Freeman (J. Barrows, December 5, 1854; Mrs. Asa Clark, De- cember 22, 1858; CJuinc)- l-]aker, Januar)- 9, 1877. We have no murder to recortl, though in 1 838, a strange af- tair occurred, which caused great excitement. About ten o'clock one foreno/m a peddler's horse and cait, without a dri\'er was seen coming Iriim "the thicket." Soi:)n after, a man was found l}'ing b)' the roadside about half-way through the woods, with woimds upon his head and insensible ; a club was lying near him. He was brought to the house of Otis Parker. ,\fter being restored to consciousness he stated that the daj- before, a stranger rode with him for a considerable distance. That morning, as he was coming through " the thicket," the HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. i6g same man came out of the bushes with a ckib in his hand, which he used for a cane ; they entered into conversation ; suddenly the man struck him and knocked him from his seat ; this was the last he knew, till after he was found. He claimed to have been robbed of sixty dollars, but he had fifteen dollars clenched in his hand when discovered. A reward was at once offered for the assassin, by the selectmen, and hundreds of men turned out in search of him. Two or three different men were arrested on suspicion, but their guilt not being proved, they were released. No further clew to the affair was ever gained. By some the peddler was believed to be an impostor, claiming to be robbed when he had not been, though there was strong circumstantial evidence that he had been assaulted. Probably the whole mat- ter will always be involved in mystery. LONGEVITY. The average age of thirty of the first men who settled here, all whose ages we find, is seventy-six years, and that of the wives of twenty-five of them is eighty years. Daniel Mundell died in 1845 ^t the reported age of 106, but the following statement, copied from Vol. 2, p. 57 of the (cop- ied) town records, would make him but ninety-three : " Daniel Mundell, a state pauper aged eighty, May, 1832, was born at a place called Britport, Eng., came to this country and state at the age of fifteen, became chargeable in 1820, and has con- tinued so to this day, January I, 1835. Has ten children. (The above was handed in by Capt. Silas Greenwood, one of the overseers, to be recorded.)" Mrs. Issacher Adams, whose known age exceeds that of any other person who has died in town, lacked but four days of be- ing 100 years old. William Muzzy, who died at the age of ninety-seven, was the oldest man. From the following list it appears that the whole number of residents who were eighty, or more, at the time of death, reck- oning from the nearest birthday, is 206; ninety or more, 38. 22 7/0 B/STORV OF HCBBARDSTON. Other ayed people ha\'e gone to spend their last days with their ehilclrcn, and died elsewhere. Some have died here who could not proper!)- be called residents. Neither of these classes are included in the list. Klisha Adams, Si Mrs. Elijah Adams (Lizzie) So Mrs.Issachar.Vdams. 99}-. i im.26d John Adams, Si Mrs. Reiihen Alden (Isahclla) S4 Ephj-aim Allen. S5 Mrs.Ephraim .Allen (Elizal)eth)S4 Mr. Allen, S5 .\sa Allen. S3 Mrs. Elihu Allen (Electa) S6 I\Irs. Andrews, ' SS Isaac Bellows, 84 Mrs. Isaac }!ellows (Eunirc) 90 .Vsajih Bellows, So Mrs. Asajih }!ellows( Elizaheth) S6 Isaac Bellows. So Mrs. I)a\-id Bennett (Martha) 83 William Bennett, So r>a\id IJennett. 84 Mrs. l)a\-id Bennett (Hannali) SS Ebenezer lirown, S2 Oliver Brown, 82 Ebenezer Brown, 85 Asa Ijrown, Si Mrs. Tona. C'ar\l (Anna) 82 Mrs. .Asa I'hnrch (Rachel) 91 Luther Clark. 85 Mrs. ^\'illiam ( 'lark (Hannah) 95 Ferdinand N. Clark, 82 Mrs. Ezra Clark (jemima) 90 Samuel Clark, 87 Mrs. Ahijah Clark (Betsey) 86 Mrs. Eli Clark (Lois) 84 .\sa Clark, 83 Mrs. Anthony Clark (Jenny) S2 Mrs. Jona. Clifford (Mar)-) So Josephus Clifford, &6 Israel r)a\-is, 82 Mrs. Israel I)a\is (.Sally) 95 Mrs. Oliver Da\-is, 86 Mrs. Benjamin Dean (Orace) S6 Mrs. Jona. Dexter (Roxanna) S3 Mrs. ^^•illard Earie (Rhoda) S3 Mrs. Lois Fisher, S4 .Mrs. Metcalf F'oUett (Mar)) S6 Mrs. Stephen Frost (Mary) 82 ISeiijamin C. I'rost, Si Henr)- Cates, 81 Mrs. Henry (iates (Anna) S3 .Vhner C.ay, 81 Mrs. Ahner Cay (Caty) 87 Mrs. Isaac C.oodspeed (.Ani-i) 95 Mrs. Isaac Coodspeed (Sarah) S3 Mrs.Hen-ian ( loodsjieeil(B,etsev)S3 Joseph (ireen, 93 Mrs. Moses (Greenwood (l'olly)8o Mrs. Joseph Crimes (Sarah) So Bill ( h'ii-nes, 86 Joseph ( 'ii"inies. 90 Mrs. Joseph Crimes (Hiildah) 84 .\aron f;rimes, 90 Mrs. ,\aron Crimes (Salh') 86 Ephraim ( Irinies, 88 Da\is C.nil.l, S3 Mrs. Davis Cnild (Rebecca) S3 Mrs. Luther Llale (Bhebe) 82 Mrs. Thomas Hapyood, 89 Mrs. .-\nia Harrine'ton, SS HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 171 Simon B. Hartwell, 80 Mrs. Simon B. Hartwell (Roxa)84 Jesse Harwood, 82 Mrs. (Robinson) ( Parker) Haskell.go Daniel Haywood, 84 Stephen Heald, 84 Calvin Heald, 81 Mrs. Calvin Hinds (Betsey) 89 Mrs. William Hobbs (Nancy) 82 Mrs. Roxanna Hodge, 83 Ephraim Holt, Si Mrs. Ephraim Holt (Jerusha) 88 Daniel Howe, 80 Asa Ho5't, 83 Lucinda Hoyt, 84 Stephen Hunting, 97 Mrs. Stephen Hunting (Hannah)8i Stephen Hunting, 85 Mrs. Stephen Hunting(Eunice)89 Converse Hunting, 91 Mrs. Converse Hunting(Mary) 90 William Hyde, 80 Mrs. WiUiam Hyde (Eunice) 86 David Jenks, 93 Mrs. Dolly Jennison, 83 Mrs. Silas Joslin (Betsey) 83 Elihu Kelton, 87 James Lamb, 82 Mrs. Lane, 84 Mrs. Rebecca Lincoln, 81 Mrs. Joseph Lovewell (Sarah) So Ruth Lyon, 80 Amos Mann, 82 Mrs. Amos Mann (Betsey) 84 William Marean, ?>t, Mrs. William Marean (Sybil) 96 David Merriam, 80 Lydia Merriam, 85 Samuel Morse, 94 Sally Morse, . 9 7 Mrs. Persis MuUett, 94 Daniel Mundell, 93 Mrs. Daniel Mundell(Rebecca)85 Daniel Mundell, 82 Mrs. Daniel Mundell (Mary) 80 Robert Murdock, 80 Mrs. Rob't Murdock(Margaret)84 Abiel Murdock, 90 William Muzzy, 97 Mrs. ^Villiam Muzzy (Mary) 84 Timothy Newton. 81 Mrs. Timothy Newton (Lydia) 86 Mercy Newton, 82 Jonathan Nichols, 86 Joseph Norcross, 80 Dana R. Parker, 82 Mrs. Dana R. Parker (Sally) 89 Mrs. Nehemiah Parker (Mary) 85 Otis Parker, 82 Thomas Hubbard Parker, 81 Charles Parmenter, 81 Mrs. Levi Parmenter (Hannah) 97 Calvin Peabody, 87 Thomas Peirce, 82 Mrs. Thomas Peirce (Mary) S3 Mrs. Jehu Perry, 91 Mrs. Moses Phelps (Deborah) 81 Moses Phelps, 87 Ezra Pond, Zt, Mrs. Ezra Pond (Mercy) 81 Levi Pond, 84 James Potter, 95 Mrs. James Potter (Lucy) 84 Mrs. Henry Prentiss (Elizabeth) 80 Mrs. Edward Rice (Mary) 88 Mrs. Edmond Rice (Abigail) 81 Mrs. William Rice (Rebecca) 88 Thomas Rice, 83 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. Mrs. Josiah Undenvood (Betse)')S3 Mrs. Israel Underwood (Rhoda)9i Nanc)' Underwood, S4 Nathaniel Upham, SS Mrs. Natlianiel WaJle (Anna) 93 Mrs. Joseph ^^'aite (Hepzil)ah) Sg Job Ritliardson, 85 Mrs. Job Richardson (Eunice) 86 Peter Richardson, So Solomon Rolpli, 83 Mrs. Solomon Rcilph (.\nna) S3 Thomas Russell, 90 Mrs. Shuliacl Russell (Sally) 92 Mrs. \V. A. R)der, 85 John Sanfoni, 88 Mrs. Thomas Sargent (Tabitha) So John Sargent, 82 Mrs. John Sargent (Huldah) So Ebenezer Sargent, 87 Solomon Saw)-er, 81 Samuel Slocomb, 91 Mrs. Samuel .Slocomb (Miriam) 84 Jona. 'Warren Smith, 85 Mrs. Jona.\\'. Smith (C'atherine)97 Mrs. Clara Rniwiiing (Smith) SS Mrs. Sally Smith, 89 Nathan Stone, Si Ebenezer Stowe, 88 Mrs. I';benezer Stowe (Mary) S5 Elienezer Stowe, 94 Mrs. I':phraim Stowe (Sally) 82 Sarah Sweetscr, 9S Mrs. Thomas Temple (Nanc\')9i James 'I'hoiripson, 83 .Vsa Underwood, 84 Mrs. .Asa Undenvood (.\nna) 84 The a\-eraye ratio of deaths from 1S42 to 1850, wa.s one in 59 of the popidation, or 16.9 per 1000; from 1S50 to i860, one in 5S.2 or 17. 1 per 1000; from i 8G0 to 1870, one in 59.9 or 16.6 per 1000; from iS70to 1S80, one in 5S.2 or 17. i per 1000 ; for the whole pericid, one in 58.8 or 17.2 pjcr 1000. Of tho.se now !i\-ing in town, two are o\'er ninet}'; Mrs. Ha- ger, mother of the late Charles Haycr, was ninety-two in Sep- tember, 1 880; Mrs. Isaac I-'ollctt will be ninet\'-two in May, I 88 I. The oldest man in town is Williams Wilbur, who will be ninety No\-ember 25, i88r. Moses ^^'aite, Mrs. Naomi ^\'ard, I.uke Warren, Ah's. Asa \\'heeler (Nanc-\-) Joseph Whitney, Mrs. Abel Wilder (Mary) loshua A\'illard, .Mrs. Joshua Willard (Phebe) Iqihraim \\'illard, Mrs. Ejdiraim Willard ( .Aliigail) 89 Mrs. Luke Williams (Petsey) 82 l)]i\er Witt, 87 Mrs. Ivory Witt (lamice) Si Mrs. Clark Witt (Catherine) Jcilm ^\'oods, Mrs. John Woods ( Pydia ) Jonathan Woodward, 1 )aniel ^\'oodward, Mrs. 1 )aniel ^^'oo (Jl'R Sou,," which are jjainteti on the two sides of the standard, I chose to designate the dut\' of militia, which is to i.lefend their religious and political riglits to the last drop of their blood. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 177 I congratulate you, gentlemen, that we now enjoy the blessings of peace ; but I charge )'ou to remember that to enjoy permanent peace it is necessary to be always prepared for war. Vou will therefore not suffer your military ardor to abate, but like true freemen, show your patriotism to consist not in words, but in actions, in the correctness of )'our disci- }jline, in your promptness to ser\e your country when danger calls. I wish the standard to be used by both companies on all occasions, when forming together or otherwise. If circumstances render it necessary for one company to ha\e it more than the other, I should say that the Kast Company should ha\-e the greater right, as being the company to which I once belonged. But )'ou will no doubt alwa\'s li\-e in mutual good imderstanding with each other, remembering that harmony renders all the duties of life pleasant. .Accept, gentlemen, my warmest wishes for your prosperity. With sen- timents of respect. Your most obedient, humble servant, ETH.-VN A. GREENWOOD. To which the following response was sent: — HuRn.ARriSToN', Nov. 20, 181 5. Dear Sir: The undersigned received your letter the iSth inst., ha\'ing jireviously been presented with a stand of colors from you as a token of your aflection and respect for the inhabitants of your native town. ^Ve, with the militia of Hubbardston, accept your act of generosity as pro- ceeding from the purest moti\'es, and Ije assured, sir, we feel grateful towards you for the donation. d"he mottoes, " For Ood .and Our Chu-mtry" and "We Df.fend Our RicHJs .AN'lj 'JUR Sun.," deserve a place in the minds and hearts of e\-ery .\merican, especially the militia, who are the defenders of the religious and ijolitical rights of the peo]ile, and their own. With such sentiments, we hope and trust the militia of Nour nati\e town will e\er lie inspired ; and should the course of e\'ents I'equire it, will imfurl the Ijanner under which they march, and meet danger with manly courage. The st}le of )"our colors is much ajiproved. The use of the standard shall be appropriated according to yuur directions, sensible that harmony renders all the duties of life pleasant. ijS HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. Accept, sir, our best wishes for your healtli, happiness and prosperity, ^^'ith gratitude and respect. Your obedient, humble servants, EHENEZFR SlTiW, Jr., MdSF.S ( iRKENWi lOP, Jr. JaME.S H. ^^'HEEEER, SeWELL MiRICK, "W'lLLARD Earl, Silas Greenwdoh. This banner was used till the old military organizations were gi\-en up, and was regarded' with much pride by the citizens of the town, JVIr. Greenwood took an acti\'e part in public. He was for many )'ears justice of the peace, and was twice elected repre- sentati\"e of the town, and twice senator for the county. William Bcuiictt, the projector of this histor}', who spent much time and labor in collecting materials for it, was in some respects the most remarkable man e\'er reared in town. He was born March 4, 1809. When se\'enteen years old he went to rhillipston to teach ; at the end of the term he became clerk in the store of Mr. Goulding in Philli[)ston. He was afterwards successi\xi)' emplo)-ed, in the same capacity, by Justus Ellin- wood and Dax'id Bennett in this town, and b)' a Mr. Cole in Watertown. In 1835, he returned to Hubbardston and began business for himself, ha\'ing purchased tlie store of the heirs of John Church, now occupied b)' Charles Da\'is. h'rom there he remo\'ed in 1849, to the store at present occupied by the Wheeler Brothers. In 1S57, he purchasetl the Hubbardston Chair Works, and carried on that business till I. 874. His health, alread}- impaired, continued graduall)' to decline from that time till his death January 28, iSSi. His education, except that accpiired b\' himself, was received in the old schoolhouse wdiich stood until quite lately near the house of Charles Hinds, the present residence of George E. Morse. In soh'ing difhcidt problems in mathematics he has had few equals. He was possessed of such a memory, until his last days, that "what he once knew he always knew," and was thus able to carr}' most of the affairs of the town in his own mind. Probably no other man was e\'er so long and so inti- V\'^*Tn>'?'i S*A'A"\\U^ ttJ.^W^ HV.=>^V\1 ^.-^.^ ^fH X'iY'*,. ^v*-^**^— ^ HISTORY OF HCBEARDSTOX. 179 mately connected with town affairs as he ; no one was ever more trusted, or prox'cd more efficient and faithful in those trusts ; lie \\'as town treasurer three j'ears ; assessor seven 3'ears ; member of the school committee twenty }'ears ; town clerk twenty-nine years ; postmaster from 1854 to 1861; representa- tive in the Legislature citjht _vears, and member of the State Constitutional Convention in 1853. Probably no other man in town ever wrote so many deeds and other legal documents, or settled so man}' estates. His sound judgment and accurate legal knowledge could always be relied upon. On common points of law his opinion was re- garded of as much weight as that of most lawj'crs, especially in probate affairs. His correctness in these matters was so well known that the judge seldom examined papers that bore his name. At the first town meeting after his death the following reso- lution was passed: — That in the death of our venerable townsman, William Ben- nett, we recognize the loss of an upright citizen, for man)' }'ears a wise and faithful town officer, ever kind and considerate towards the poor, of deep convictions of public and private duty and fearless in their discharge ; that his good name has largely contributed to give character and respectability to the town, and that his memory deserves to be held in grateful re- membrance. Jonas G. Clark, whose wealth is now counted by hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not by millions, began the business of carriage-making in the shop now used for black-smithing by Gordon P. Thompson. After building the house now occupied by James Sax'age, he resumed carriage-making, and was also engaged for a time in finishing and selling chairs. Subse- quentl)' he entered the tin business, erecting the buildings which continued to be used for that purpose till 1872; beseemed to possess the skill, which the old alchemists failed to acquire, of transmuting the baser metals into gold ; copper, tin, old iron, and even old rags turned into gold in his hands. He soon in- iSo HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. creased his business b\- opening also a tin shop and hardware store in Lowell, and another in Milford. All these he after- ^\ards sold, and with. George B. Wilbur of this town, engaged in the California trade, in which they acquired a fortune. After gi\ing up this business Mr. Clark traveled extensively and re- peatcdl}' in the old \\-orld, when in this country residing on Fifth Avenue, New York. !n i8So, he built the fine residence he now occupies in W'orcester. He has not forgotten his nati\'e town. Man}' of the changes on Main Street, and on the road leading to Barre, which have so greatly improved the appearance of our village within the last few \'ears, are due to his hand, and were made in connec- tion with the building of the edifice which bears his name and which is the finest structure \\'ithin our limits. For thorough- ness of construction and beaut)' of finish it will compare favor- ably -^vith an)- building in the count)'. It is of brick with gran- ite trimmings, sixty b)' thirty-six feet in size, and contains the following apartments: librar)', thirty-six by twenty-two, and twent)'-se\'cn feet high; post-office, thirty-six by twent)'-two, and fifteen feet high ; a room o\'cr the post-ofl'ice of the same size and twelve feet high ; on the first floor, a room under the library of the same size; under the post-office a real estate office and a room used b)' town officers. The use of the room last named and of the library is free to the town. In addition to this gratuity Mr. Clark has given the library more than 2000 \'olumes within ten )'ears. The town records of the meeting in March, 1873, contain the following minute : — Rcso/i'cd, That the citizens of Hubbardston hereb)' gratefidl)' acknowledge the large and \'aluable donations to the public library received from J. G. Clark, Esq. of New York, and would assure him that the books ha\x- been a source of interest and profit to their many readers. That this resolution be entered upon the records of the town, and a cop)' of the same be transmitted to Mr. Clark. r 3 -■f'Mwv- /vi=^). HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. i8i rf:fresentatives of the professions— physicians. Ro)'alston began its second century with its fourth minister and fourth ph}'sician in the centre of the town. We ha\'e had scores to preach and almost as many to practice. The first practicing ph)-sician in town was Dr. Moses Phelps, who came here in 1776, and for more than half a century visited his patients on horseback with his huge saddle-bags of medicine. His son, Moses Phelps, studied and practiced with him, except for four years spent in Barrc ; after more than fifty years of active service, he continued to be consulted till his death in 1873, the father and son thus co\'ering almost a century of practice. Of the many \\'ho have succeeded them, for longer or shorter periods, we shall mention little beside their names. Dr. Goodnow came in I S03 and was succeeded by Dr. Howe in 1808. The diploma of Dr. George Hoyt we find recorded in Latin in the town records for the year 1826. Drs. Brown, Holmes, Taylor, Alexander, Billings, Bemis, Pillsbur}', Scribner, Frceland, Lincoln, S)'lvester, Ruggles and Ames, have come and gone. Dr. Joseph M. Tenney, a native of the town, was for several )'ears the onl}' ph}'sician here, till near the close of 1S72, when Dr. H. O. Palmer came. Dr. Amory Jewett came soon after the death of Dr. Tenney, in 1877. The following were Hubbardston men : — Williaiii Parkhurst was educated at Dartmouth Medical School. He subsequently studied with Dr. VVhiton of Win- chcndon, practicing there at the same time, and afterwards in New Salem. In 181 5, he went to Petersham, where he practiced till his death in 1S61. John Brozoiiiiig, early in the centur\', went to Mendon, N. Y., ■where he died May 31, 1866. " A practicing physician for forty }'ears in the immediate \'icinity where he died, his faithfulness, integrity and skill drew around him a large circle of acquaintances who mourn his loss. He fell like a shock of corn fully ripe, at the advanced age of four-score }-ears, and has left behind him an example of un- iSs HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. s\ver\'ing confidence in re\'ealed truth, which it would be well for his sur\'i\'ors to imitate."* Shepherd Clark receix'ed the degree of M. D. in 1820, and began the practice of his profession in Hubbardston. He was a member of the IMassachusetts Medical Societ)'. Joseph M. Tcjiucy began the study of medicine with Dr. Benjamin Joslin in Pascoag, R. I. He subsequently entered the office of Dr. J. Virgil Wilson in Noi'wich, Conn., where he practiced under Dr. Wilson's supervision. He also spent some time as a student in the office of Dr. H. ID Brigham cif Fitch- burg, before entering the Eclectic Medical College in Worcester, t'rom which he graduated. From 1S65 till his death, twelve years later, he practiced in Hubbardston. He\\'as a member of the Worcester Eclectic Medical Society. Nelson P. Clark studied medicine with Dr. Parker and anato- my with Dr. Ha)'nes, in Concord, N. H. After practicing suc- ccssfull)' from 1S50 to 1856 in Andover, ?\I. H., he returned to Concord and studied HcuiKeopathy with Dr. Morrill. From September, 1857 till his death, June 25, 1 S.'-'O, he practiced in New Boston, N. H., combining b:jth modes of practice, Allop- ath)- and HoniLeopath)'. Jiihal C. Cleasoii, a graduate rif .-VmhL'rst College in 1 863, and of the medical department at Harv'ard in 1867, practiced in Gilbcrtville three \'ears, and since 1870 in Rockland. He is medical examiner for the Second Pl}-mouth District. In 1870, he was a member of the Massachusetts Ibuise (if Representa- ti\'e3. I^'or the last seven \'ears he has been chairman of the school board in Rockland. .S. Elliot Greeuicjod graduatetl from Wilbraham ,\cademy in 1873, and from Fhirvard, medical department, in 1877. F''-"' --cight. Kc\'. Silns S/canis Hy({c graduated from the Theological Seminar}', Gilmanton, N. H., June, 1845. fo'' thirty three years he was connected, as pastor, with Congregational or I'res- b\'tcrian churches in New Hampshire, M;issachusetts, Rhode Island, iMichigan, and ()liio, and for nK.ire than half of that time, with small home niissicuiar}- churches in southeastern Michigan and northwestern C)hio. Since his retirement from active ministr}' in 1878, his residence has been in Hicksville, Ohio. His onl}' son is in the Presbyterian ministry in western Pennsyh-ania. Rev. Clarendon ]Vaitc, a graduate of Brown University in 1852, anel of Andox'cr Theological Seminary in 1856, studied six montlis in the University of Halle, Prussia; he was or- dained and installed in Rutland, P^ebruary 25, 1858. PJuring the winter of 1864—5, ^^ did good serx'ice in the Freedmen's Bureau, N. C. C)n his return north he was settled o\'er the Cronibie Street Church, Salem. The winter of 1S66-7 was spent in Cuba in search of health. He had accepted a profes- sorship in Beloit College and was on his \\ay thither when he was seized with the attack from which he died FJecember 16, 1867. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 185 " During his ministry of eight years in Rutland, eighty-four persons joined the church there, and this statement is not even an indication of his success, though in some measure a tribute to his faithfulness. There was a large work of love in the church, and many happy results secured that can be recorded only in men's hearts, and will not be fully known till the final day. In Salem, he won quickly the strong love of his people, which was shown in their thoughtful and generous deeds toward him and his. It were hard to tell whether by thoughtfully studied and carefully written sermons, or by warm-hearted pas- toral work he accomplished most for the Lord he loved."* Rev. George Whitefield Phillips graduated from Amherst Col- lege in 1861 ; studied theology at Andover Seminary, and was licensed to preach in 1864. He was ordained and installed in Haydenville, October, 1864, where he remained about three )'ears, and was then settled over the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio. In 1 87 1, he became pastor of the Pl}'mouth Church, Worcester, which position he still holds. Rev. John 31. Stowe graduated at Bangor Theological Sem- inary, August 30, 1854, and was ordained and installed in Wal- pole, N. H., January 31, 1855. After a pastorate there of nearly nine years he supplied the church in Sullivan, N. H., for about seven years. September 14, 1870, he was installed over the Evangelical Congregational Church of Hubbardston ; this relation continued till his sudden death. May 9, 1877. -" " The churches and the ministry in Worcester North Associa- tion sustain a great bereavement in the sudden death of Mr. Stowe. He was a man of solid, substantial qualities. His ser- mons were wrought out carefully. He put prayer, and study and heart into their composition. He loved the word of God, and honored that word in his ministry. In the association with his ministerial brethren, Mr. Stowe was loved and honored. They looked upon him as a man wholly unselfish, whose only desire was the peace, the purity, and the prosperity of the *Congregational Quarterly, July, 1868. 24 iS6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. churches. His piety was deep and unquestioned. Those who have known him in his different fields of labor, invariably speak of him in terms of warmest personal friendship. After eigh- teen years of absence from his early home, he was recalled by the unanimous vote of the church and parish to the pastorate of the Congregational Church in his native town. He had grown up amid the clashing of theological opinions. He was a man of positive opinions himself In his early boyhood, the church in Hubbardston had been rent asunder. Yet such was the wisdom and catholicity of Mr. Stowe that he was received with the most cordial kindness in all the families on either side of the line of disruption. At his funeral the entire town was represented. All classes united in paying a tribute to his great worth. All felt that a good man, a useful citizen, and a faithful gospel minister had been taken away. In these days when so much is made of sur- face brilliancy, it is refreshing to see how deeply sterling good sense and unaffected goodness had made themselves felt in the community that had known his entire life."* To these words of a ministerial associate, a fellow-townsman adds the following tribute: — "As a young man, Mr. Stowe took an active part in the Ly- ceum; was connected with our schools as teacher, and for a short period before leaving town, as a member of the superin- tending committee; and gave a ready hand to every project for the mental, moral or outward improvement of the place. That he possessed the confidence of his townsmen in subsequent }-ears, is indicated by their calling him home to deliver the cen- tennial address in 1867; and later, by his call to the pastorate of the church where he was best known. Again a resident in town, he was active in the school district, on the school com- mittee, and in the town library. Nor did a cemetery association or the Farmers' Club appeal in vain for a share of his time and consideration. He consented also to write the history of the ''Congregational Quarterly, July, 1878. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 1S7 town, and had mainly completed this work before his death. He was a man of public spirit and thoroughly identified with the best interests of the community. Free from partisan prej- udice, seeking no distinction or emolument, he was regarded as prudent and wise in counsel, and was honored and loved by all. Perhaps no man, at the time of his death, had more influence in the affairs of the town than he. But it was in the pastoral relation that he was best appreciated and most warmly loved. His people remember his solicitous care for souls and his self- forgetful ministrations, even when his own soul was pierced with sorrow. Distrustful of himself he had firm confidence in God, and therefore was always hopeful. He believed — let us hope the same — that better days were in store for his people and for Hubbardston than he was spared to see." CHAPTER XVIII. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION STATISTICS. The following account of the Centennial Celebration is abridged from the pamphlet published at the time, containing the "Address and poem, with other proceedings and exercises connected with the occasion :" — At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Hub- bardston, held on the 2d day of April, 1866, a committee con- sisting of William Bennett, Elisha Woodward, Levi Peirce, Henry Prentiss, and Aaron Greenwood was chosen to take into consideration the propriety of holding a centennial celebration, when the one hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of the town should arrive. At a subsequent meeting, held November 6, the committee made their report, recommending that a day, on or about the 13th of June, 1867, be set apart and observed by a centennial celebration in accordance with the customs of the times in the vicinity. And also recommended that a committee of arrange- ments, and other necessary committees be appointed, and an appropriation of three hundred dollars be made to defray the expenses of procuring a historical address to be delivered on that occasion, and the publication of that address, and other statistics and historical information connected therewith. The town voted to accept and adopt the report, and chose Levi Peirce, Elisha Woodward, William Bennett, layman Wood- ward and T. Sibley Heald, as the committee of arrangements. Wm. G. Clark, Abel Howe, Horace Underwood, Spencer Pren- tiss, Luke Williams, Jr. and Moses C. Wheeler, were afterwards added to the number. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 1S9 The committee took measures to secure an address and poem, and having engaged a caterer, and made such other arrange- ments as they deemed necessary, selected the following gentle- men as officers of the day; — President, Levi Peirce. Vice-Presidents : Col. Moses Waite,* Moses C. Wheeler, ^ Dr. Moses Phelps,! Oren M.-\re.\n, > § Capt. Ebenezer Stowe.J Abel Howe. ) To which were afterwards added nearly all the aged gentle- men in the town. Chief Marshal, LvMAN Woodward. Assistant Marshals : Wm, H. WHrrTEMORE, F. P. Morse, Rockwell H. Waite, Asa H. Church. The school children to be marshaled by'the school committee. Toast Master, J. C. Gleason. Chaplain, Rev. I. B. BiGELOW. The day preceding the celebration was remarkabl}' fine, and life and animation pervaded our village. Two spacious tents had been erected on our common, under one of which the ex- ercises before dinner were to be performed, and under the other, the dinjier, poems, sentiments, responses and other exer- cises were to come off. A broad arch spanned the street mid- way, bearing a hearty welcome to all the returning sons and daughters of Old Hubbardston, supported by a smaller arch on each side, spanning the sidewalks, crowned with appropriate devices and mottoes. All the dwellings upon Main Street were tastefully decorated, and the preparations for the coming day seemed complete. As the sun descended to the west that after- noon it was obscured by clouds and the evening betokened an approaching storm, so that man}' of our citizens retired that *0ne rif the selectmen first in 1814, representative in 1830, and now in the eighty' -eighth year of his age. fOne of ihe selectmen In 1818, representative in 1828, and now in the eighty-second year of his age. |One of the selectmen in 1821, and now in the eighty-seventh year of his age. §The present board of selectmen. I go HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. night with feelings of despondenc}^ lest the festivities of the coming day should be interrupted by the state of the weather; a slight sprinkle of rain during the evening had the effect of laying the dust, and rendering the air more salubrious. But as morning dawned the clouds departed, and the sun rose in splen- dor upon green fields and meadows, and the full foliage of our woodlands and beautiful shade trees. And at his appearance above the horizon, he was greeted with one hundred reports from the open mouth of the cannon, and the chiming music of our village bells. The town was resplendent with flags and evergreens as if it had put on its holiday attire to extend the right hand of fellowship, and welcome all to the paternal man- sion. At an early hour groups of children were seen upon all the roads entering the village, in vehicles and on foot, hurrying towards the centre of attraction. And the little children were not alone in their glee, but children of a larger growth joined in the general throng. And the hoary headed upon whose brows the snows of more than fourscore years had fallen and bleached their thin locks to the hue of the drifted snow, and who were now leaning on crutches and staves, were also making haste to join in the gathering, and persons of all ages and con- ditions met on one common level and extended the hand of welcome to their relatives and friends, who were now pouring in from the surrounding towns. At about nine o'clock, the children, under the lead of Horace Underwood, formed in procession near the Star Hotel, and pre- ceded by the Hubbardston Brass Band, marched to the Unita- rian Church where they were addressed by Rev, C. W. Allen, Rev. J. M. Stowe, Rev. G. W. Phillips and others. After the addresses, the procession was again formed and marched to Mechanics Hall, where a bountiful supply of refreshments had been provided, and they were then left to enjoy themselves to the best of their ability. At about eleven o'clock the grand procession formed on the common under the lead of the chief marshal, in the following order : — HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 191 The Asnaconcomic Lodge of Good Templars, Hubbardston Brass Band, The President of the Day, Orator and Chaplain, Vice-Presidents, The Committee of Arrangements, The Rev. Clergy, Invited Guests and Representatives of the Press, Citizens of Rutland, Barre, Princeton and Oakham, ' Citizens of other Towns, Citizens of Hubbardston. The procession passed through the village beneath the beau- tiful shade trees on the easterly side of Main Street, and returned on the westerly side of the street, and entered the Grand Pavil- ion on the westerly side of the common, where as many of the audience as could be accommodated with seats, were thus provided for, while the remainder stood. The exercises were: Music by the band; reading of the scriptures by Rev. S. Saltmarsh, of Dorchester; the song, "Home Again," by the choir; prayer by the chaplain; an original hymn by Dea. Ephraim Stowe, was sung by the choir, after which Rev. J. M. Stowe, the orator of the day, was intro- duced by the president, and for tivo hours received the undivided attention of the entire audience. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. G. W. Phillips of Haydenville. The assembly now immediately repaired to the other tent, where the dinner was waiting. After that had been despatched, the poem, by Dea. Ephraim Stowe, was read by Horace Under- wood. Among the responses to the toasts that followed, there were poems also by Sampson Mason of Concord, George Swan of Worcester, and William E. Richardson of Boston. Letters were read from Governor Bullock and others who could not be present. After the sentiments and responses at the table were con- cluded, the band gave the closing benediction in some well chosen and fitting strains, and as the sun was sinking below the 192 HISTORY OF HLWBARDSTON. western horizon, the \'ast concourse abdicated the tent, parting greetings were hastily given and received, and many visitors left for their homes. Thus passed the thirteenth day of June, 1867 ; a day long to be remembered in the annals of Hubbardston ; a day which was closing without the happening of any accident to mar the pleasure of the occasion ; a day that had brought together more people than had ever before been assembled in the town on any occasion ; a day rendered pleasant by all its surroundings — a clear sky, a bright sun, pure air and gentle zephyrs ; pleasant by the friendly greetings of old friends and associates, the re- turned sons and daughters of Old Hubbardston, returned to the old homestead for an affectionate embrace. Many had returned to meet aged parents or other relatives, others to meet no kindred or relative, but nevertheless to meet friends, warm friends, and revisit and re\'iew, and revive the scenes, the haunts and the memories of former years, the homes which they had once left without, possibl)', at the time, " casting one longing, lingering look behind," but to which they now turned with fond delight. It may be of interest to some readers now, and to others hereafter, to obtain such glimpses of the town and its individual inhabitants at the end of its first century, as will be afforded by the subjoined list of manufactures and productions in 1865, and the tax list of 1867, which, with most of the statistics that follow, are copied from the appendix of the pamphlet above quoted. MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCTIONS IN 1865. Establishments for the manufacture of chairs, 5 ; value manufactured $35,004 ; capita! $11,700 ; employ 41 males, 50 females. Tin ware, i ; value of ware $3,000 ; capital $1,000 ; employs 4 males. Tannery, i ; hides tanned 1,200; value of leather 19,000; capital $3,000 ; employs 3 males. Box establishments, 2 ; value of wooden boxes manufactured ^3,100 ; capital $1,700 ; employ 4 males. Lumber prepared, 1,669,000 ft.; value $24,784. Shingles 143,000; value $550; capital $16,100 ; employ 19 males. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. jpj Firewood and bark prepared, 1,306 cords; value $3,688. Shoe tools, I ; value $3,000 ; capital $2,500 ; 4 males employed. Boots 22,328 pairs ; shoes 300 pairs ; value of boots and shoes $69,- 717 ; capital $16,000 ; employ 32 males and 3 females. Toy wheelbarrows and hand sleds, value $2,000. Card board establishments, 3 ; boards manufactured 7100 dozen pairs ; value $4,450; capital $1,700; employ 9 males. Sheep 307, value, ---_.__ $1,768 00 Wool produced, 1303 lbs., value, - - - - - 652 00 Horses, 246, value, - - 1 9,935 00 Oxen, 106, ) , Steers, 80, T'^'"^' " " " " " " " 1 2,3" 00 Milch cows, soS, ) , Heifers, 39, T'^'"^' ------ 23,81000 Neat stock not enumerated above, 241, value, - - - 5,669 00 Butter, 18,286 lbs., value, ------ 7,314 40 Cheese, 8,068 lbs., value, - - - - - - 1,613 60 Milk, 1,855 gals., value, ------ 480 10 Indian corn, 1243^ acres, 3,918 bushels, value, - - 7,836 00 Wheat, loj^ acres, 144^4 bushels, value, - - - 433 cq Rye, 5^ acres, 83 bushels, value, - _ - - 207 50 Barley, 60 acres, 1,51 7 bushels, value, - - - - 1,517 00 Oats, 94 acres, 2,755 bushels, value, - - - - 2,755 00 Potatoes, 146^ acres, 17,368 bushels, value, - - - 8,684 00 Turnips, carrots, etc., 1,599 bushels, value, - - - 799 cq English hay, 2,222 acres, 1,811 tons, value, - - - 36,220 00 Swale and meadow hay, 448 tons, value, - - - 4,480 00 Apples, value, -------- 3 099 00 Pears, value, -------- 80 00 Other cultivated frait, value, ----- 30 00 VALUATION OF, AND TAX UPON THE PROPERTY OF THE TOWN OF HUB- BARDSTON, AS TAKEN MAY I, 1 86 7. Valuation of real estate, $544,110 personal estate, 199,506 $743,616 00 Number of polls, 409. .\mount of money raised to defray town charges, $4,000 00 „ for support of schools, 2,000 00 to repair highways, 2,000 00 25 /p./ HISTOR. Y OF HUBBARDSTON. Amount of state tax, §4,050 00 county tax, 730 55 Overla)'inj ?s> 4S3 II 3,263 66 Scale, S16.30 on |i,ooo. ipj NAME. Adams, x\mos T. TAX. $3 08 NAME. Bigelow, Increase B. TAX. %\o 24 Adams, Darius 2 91 Bigelow, Joseph 17 58 Adams, Henry M. 2 91 Bigelow, Sulli\-an 6 17 Adams, Homer M. 20 20 Bigelow, ^^'arren N. 2 91 Adams, John 65 34 Blake, Ella 2 91 Adams, John, Jr. 25 45 Blake, John 3 73 Allen, Apollos A. 3 89 Blood, Charles W. 44 63 Allen, Asa 19 97 Blood, Joseph W. 7 80 Allen, George 8 06 Blood & Jackson, 3 26 Allen, John G. 69 50 Blood, Theodore F. 3 S9 Allen, Mary 6 5- Bowker & Balcom, 97 80 Allen, Sally 6 52 Bowker, George L. 5 36 Ashley, Charles W. 15 54 Boyd, Hiram C. 2 91 Austin, Charles 19 38 Brant, William 10 25 Bacon, Elbridge G. 2 91 Brigham, Orlando S. 90 60 Baker, Quincy 18 96 Brigham & Potter, 9 78 Baker, Sally 22 01 Brooks, Henry D. 3 97 Balcom, Joseph G. 4 54 Brown & Bacon, 47 98 Barnes, Francis 12 61 Brown, Austin 24 10 Barnes, M)'ra 6 52 Brown, Clinton 4 54 Barnes, Myra and Lucy 2 77 Brown, Dana 191 8g Bates, George S. 12 53 Brown, Emeline 8 15 Beaty, William T. 8 86 Brown, Gilbert 31 35 Bellows, Isaac 20 84 Brown, Han'ey 3 57 Bennett, Addison 70 33 'Brown, Moses 162 20 Bennett, Albert 29 34 BrowTi, Se«'ell 5 84 Bennett, Albert and Edwin 228 81 Brown, Shepherd 19 01 Bennett, David 123 39 Brown, Thomas H. heirs of, 49 71 Bennett, Hannah 29 34 Brown, ^^'alter R. 2 91 Bennett, Henry 25 61 Brown, Welcome 2 91 Bennett, Loring 16 35 Browning, Abby D. 9 78 Bennett, Martha 7 82 Browning, James 16 93 Bennett, Moses S 43 Browning, Joshua 18 54 Bennett, William 136 97 Browning, Lyman ^V. 2 91 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 195 NAME. Bruce, Charles R. Burroughs, George H. Butler, Eh H. Campbell, Vincent Chase, George A. Cheney, Lovering A. Church, Asa H. Church, Eliza Church, Sophia Church, Stephen D. Clark, A. B. & E. H. Clark, Amos F. Clark, Anson B. Clark, Asa Clark, Asa G. Clark, Betsey Clark, Betsey and Maria Clark, Charlotte Clark, Danford Clark, Edwin H. Clark, Ferdinand N. Clark & Goodnow, Clark, Hervev Clark, James W. Clark, John C. Clark, John F. heirs of, Clark, Martin & Myrick, WaL ton Clark, Mary Ann Clark, Merrifield Clark, Noah A. Clark, Peter F. Clark, ^\'ashbllrn Clark, Warren Clark, William G. Clark, William S. Clark, William S.. Jr. Clark & Wilson, Cleaveland, Henry L. t'2. 91 Cleaveland, Joseph A. $4 21 7 97 Cleaveland, Joseph A., Jr. 2 91 5 36 Codding, Zenas 12 04 4 79 Cole, John T. A. 2 91 4 21 Cole, Stephen T. 18 64 18 72 Coleman, Almond 6 34 2 91 Coleman, Benjamin F. 18 23 6 52 Coleman, Frederick 2 91 6 52 Coleman, Hervey 9 84 291 Coleman, Oliver B. 2 91 82 Coleman, Reuben 12 53 20 03 Colon, Warren 2 91 28 51 Conant, Benjamin P. II 55 5 Z^ Conant, Levi 62 82 23 94 Conant, Levi W. 15 62 29 34 Cummings, Frederick A. 2 91 27 71 Cushman, David Q. 2 91 1222 Damon, Alonzo 12 69 61 75 Daniels, Augustus 2 91 33 67 Davis, Ann C. 7 33 62 41 Davis, Amasa G. 81 42 13 04 Davis, Carlo B. i6 76 38 77 Davis, Charles 40 73 7 48 Davis, Fred E. 2 91 2 91 Davis, Isaac 28 18 3 26 Davis, Israel 73 65 Davis, John 19 21 30 37 Davis, John S. 7 80 17 93 Davis, Moses 2 91 II 06 Davis, Waite & Co. 70 09 14 71 Day, Charles M. 2 91 20 35 Day, Nabby T. 9 13 1 1 06 Day, William B. 2 91 52 63 Delano, C. 0. 10 16 15 62 Dewey, Francis H. 7 80 44 99 Dexter, Benjamin 24 45 45 05 Downey, Michael 2 91 8 15 Dunton, Newton 15 39 15 26 Dunton, Sylvanus, heirs of. 54 75 /p(5 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. NAME. Dyer, Otis TAX. $2 91 NAME. Gleason, Andrew TAX' ?I26 92 Eames, Ambrose 4 21 Gleason, Freeland S. 2 91 Earle, James 31 60 Gleason, Samuel S. 4 95 Earle, Jonathan P. 18 48 Goddard, S. W. E. 50 18 Earle, Silas 10 49 Goodspeed, John 27 11 Earle, Tyler 2 91 Gregg, Frank 2 91 Earle, William H. 6 52 Green, John C. 20 5' Eaton, John H. 2 91 Green, John C, Jr. 2 91 Eveleth, William J. 28 26 Green, Joseph 14 32 Falls, Henry, heirs of. 19 56 Green, William M. 33 23 Falls, Jarvis 3 56 Greenwood, Aaron 42 27 Falls, Joseph S. 2 91 Greenwood, Alson J. 48 30 Falls, Mrs. Joseph S. 25 26 Greenwood, Caroline 13 04 Farrington, Manson 2 91 Greenwood, Ethan A., 1 leirs Felton, George W. 5 36 of. 130 40 Felton, Nathan H. 54 28 Greenwood, Horace, heirs of 39 73 Felton & Morse, 15 24 Greenwood, Joseph E. 26 06 Fisher, Charles D. 2 91 Greenwood, Lyman 70 39 Flagg, Joel S. 4 46 Greenwood, Morrill A. 2 91 Flagg, John E. 8 45 Greenwood, Silas N. 25 73 Flagg, Joshua 22 06 Greenwood, Thomas E. 3 1 1 Flagg, Joshua, Jr. 9 43 Greenwood, William S. 9 92 Flagg, Josiah 7 80 Grimes, Aaron 53 79 Flynn, James S. 2 91 Grimes, Edwin 15 79 Flynn, John B. 46 1 1 Grimes, Harrison 85 63 FoUett, Jonas 18 29 Grimes, H. & Pollard, A. 9 78 Follett, Lucy W. 13 04 Grimes, Hiram 33 23 Forbush, David G. 2 91 Grimes, Joseph 20 02 Fowler, Oscar A. 2 91 Grimes, Sewell 4 54 French, Perez 5 36 Hager, Charles 17 51 Frost, Benjamin C. 98 Hale, Irving T. 15 95 Gardner, Volney 2 91 Hale J. Otis 75 89 Gates, Jonathan 26 46 Hale, Merrill 25 (^z Gates, Jonathan D. 19 54 Hale, Seth P. 2 91 Gay, Aimer 43 01 Hale, Thomas, heirs of. 39 28 Gay, Elbridge A. I 30 Hale & Williams, no 02 Gaut, Samuel H. 2 91 Hallock, Isaac 43 88 Gibbs, Amasa 12 12 Hallock & Pollard, 25 57 Gilson, Nathaniel 2 91 Hallock, William A. 2 91 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 197 NAME. Hamilton, George W. ^38 48 NAME. Joslin, Levi G. TAX. $2 91 Harrington & Howard, 90 99 Joslin, Silas 25 57 Harris, Calvin P. 5 83 JosHn, Silas 2d. 6 17 Harris, Joseph H. 14 32 Joslin, William 67 70 Hartwell, Alonzo 2 1 13 Joslin, Wm. as Guardian for Hartwell, James H. 40 73 Dana Lyon, 18 41 Hartwell, Edson 2 91 Kelton, EUhu 73 62 Harwood, Sumner 42 03 Kendall, Chester B. 20 03 Hastings, Dorinda C. ^9 97 Kendall, Esther J. 5 54 Heald, Abigail 16 30 King, Amos F. 2 91 Heald, Calvin 2 93 King, Francis F. 2 91 Heald & Goodspeed, 66 13 Lamb, Harrison W. 2 91 Heard, Catherine 40 75 Lamb, James 2 91 Hemenway, Albert 21 26 Lamb, Larkin 2 91 Hinds, Charles E. 41 63 Lanphear, S. H. 49 52 Hobbs, Charles 69 50 Laughna, Terrence 7 48 Hobbs, Charles E. 2 91 Leamy, William 15 47 Hobbs, Moses G. 6 66 Leland, Moses 15 38 Hodge, Asa S. 68 97 Leonard, Richard 20 35 Holt, Dennis 12 04 Lester, Anthony 6 17 Holt, Elias 0. 2 91 Lewis, Albert S. 2 91 Holt, Jonas 20 03 Lewis, Fanny S. 14 26 Horton, Andrew 5 92 Lovewell, John 27 37 Hosmer, Amos 14 12 Lovewell, Joseph 25 97 Hosmer, D. & A. 18 91 Lovewell, Leander 23 24 Howe, Abel 59 51 Lucius, Andrew 2 91 Howe, Herbert W. 2 91 Lyon, Aaron 10 41 Hunting, Daniel 4 87 Magrath, Roxana, heirs of, 4 89 Hunting, Henry 3 21 Maney, Edward 17 99 Hunting, Julianna 29 91 Mann, Ebenezer 22 89 Hyde, William 6 69 Marean, Cecelia 7 ii Hyde, William, heirs of, 8 15 Marean, Clark W. 17 58 Jackson, Augustine 38 69 Marean, Dumont 3 24 Jacobs, Charles 3 73 Marean, Joseph P. 53 45 Jennison, Edward H. 2 91 Marean, Oren 79 36 Jennison, Flint 19 21 Marean, William 12 20 Johnson, D. L. 32 66 Marean, William C. 2 91 Joslin, HoUis 58 67 Martin, George W. 2 91 Joslin, Levi 67 18 May, Patrick C. 4 38 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. May, Mrs." Patrick C. TAX. S6 52 NAME. Murdock, Leander L. TAX. t'2 91 Maynard, Fred 2 91 Murdock, Sumner 27 93 Maynard, Samuel J. 4 21 M)Tick, Walter I 75 McClenathan, Whiting 14 32 Nelson, Oliver 2 91 McCormack, Michael 7 72 Ne\\-ton, Timothy 3 73 McCormack, Timothy 2 91 Nichols, Joseph C. 2 91 McFarland, Elijah S 64 Nichols, Moses 28 75 McFarland, Elijah W. 18 56 Nichols, Samuel G. 3 09 Merriam, Asa 64 03 Olmstead, Israel J. 2 91 Merriam, \\'illard 2 91 OiT, Thomas 2 91 Miller, Addison 2 91 Osgood, Henry W. 4 70 Miller, Fidelia 6 52 Osgood, Isaac 15 95 Minns, James 2 91 Parker, Otis 49 19 Minns, John 2 91 Parker, Stephen S. 2 91 Minns, Thomas 19 36 Parker, William J. 13 89 Moore, Rufus D. 2 91 Parkhurst, A. H. 14 65 Moore, Joseph W. 3 89 Parsons, Willard 10 65 Moore, Luke S. 60 46 Partridge, Abijah, heirs of. 49 Moore, Thomas L., heirs of, 3 75 Peirce, Levi 32 60 Morrissey, John 6 17 Peirce, Watson I. 2 91 Morrissey, Patrick 2 91 Perry, Charles M. 4 54 Morse, Adeline B. 8 15 Phelps, Benjamin D. 95' 41 Morse, Augusta 26 08 Phelps, Dexter 14 67 Morse, Augustus 26 08 Phelps, Henry B. 2 91 Morse, Fred P. 7 07 Phelps, Moses 16 05 Morse, Horace 31 44 Phillips, Benjamin F. 3 26 Morse, John 77 43 Phillips, James 2 91 Morse, John Q. 59 56 Pierce, Benjamin F. 79 09 Morse, Joel 4 38 Pike, Amos 15 46 Morse, J. & F. P. 12 22 Pollard, Alden 28 19 Morse, Lyman 15 95 Pollard A. & Greenwood, J. L. 9 78 Morse, ^Villiam H. 83 60 Pollard, Charles A. 2 91 Morse & Pollard, 97 So Pollard, Charles E. 2 91 Moulton, Sewell 180 33 Pollard, David 146 24 Mulstay, Owen 14 38 Pollard, Edmond A. 39 59 Mundell, Isaac 17 91 Pond, Ezra P. 48 26 Murdock, p;. & Stowe, \\ I 2 43 Pond, George H. 2 91 Murdock, Elisha 41 13 Pond, HoUis 44 31 Murdock, Joseph C. 26 58 Pond, Horace G. 48 63 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 199 NAME. Pond, Levi T. TAX. $2 91 NAME. Smith, John A. TAX. $1 80 Potter, Bennett 27 8s Smith, Loring 2 91 Potter, James H. 29 IS Stone, Andrew 12 23 Prentiss, George 43 66 Stone, A. & Conant, B. P. II 41 Prentiss, Henry 207 47 Stone, Jotham 21 17 Prentiss, Spencer 77 22 Stone, Milton 31 19 Prouty, Norman F. 3 26 Stowe, Charles E. 2 91 Putnam, Rufiis 2 91 Stowe, Ephraim 18 96 Rand, William C. 2 91 Stowe, George W. 4 54 Raymond, Natlian ■ 2 91 Stowe, Reuben 15 54 Reid, Joseph B. SO 26 Stowe, Sumner M.' 2 91 Reid, Sopliia P. 32 60 Stowe, William 51 89 Reid, George W. 152 75 Taft, Alonzo J., heirs of, I 30 Reid, George W., as Trustee Taylor, Edward T. 3 61 for Amasa Clark, 48 90 Taylor, Lemuel F. 6 74 Rice, David 3 40 Taylor, Nathaniel 6 99 Rice, Francis 21 33 Temple, Rhoda 28 53 Rice, George W. 2 91 Tenney, Charles F. 2 91 Richardson, Peter 79 60 Tenney, Daniel ^V. 3 89 Robbins, Albert 2 91 Tenney, Joseph M. 13 67 Roper, Samuel 24 26 Thatcher, Elbridge G. 2 91 Russell, Joseph 29 52 Thomas, Herbert G. 2 91 Russell, Silas 2 91 Thompson, Charles J. 10 25 Sanford, Richard 3 56 Thompson, Henry C. 3 85 Sargent, Ellwell 2 91 Thompson, John 72 70 Sargent, E. M. 5 36 Tilton, Ebenezer 68 80 Sargent, Mrs. E. M. 2 45 Tilton, E. c^' Co. 44 82 Sargent, William H. 2 91 Tilton, Joseph 7 23 Savage, Edward B. 2 91 Titus, William C, heirs of, 9 78 Savage, James 24 73 Tolman, Henry J. 2 91 Savage, Samuel K. 22 01 Tracy, Richard 2 91 Savage, Seth 27 90 Tyler, Nathan 7 15 Sawyer, Luke 71 95 Underwood, Amos G. 20 12 Shaffer, Jacob 2 91 Underwood, .^sa 61 10 Sheedy, William 2 91 LIndenvood, Caleb 33 07 Sheron, John 3 64 Llndenvood, Horace 98 18 Simonds, Willard A. 2 91 Underwood, John 8 13 Smith, Emmons 16 II Underwood, Josiah 106 42 Smith, Ira W. 2 91 Upham, James P. 6 17 "too HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. NAME. Waite, Aaron TAX. $47 90 Waite, Albert H. 2 91 Waite, George A. 2 91 Waite, Increase S. 55 89 Waite, Joseph 27 86 Waite, Luke 75 67 Waite, Moses 9 13 Waite, Rockwell H. 26 06 \^'ard, Hiram II 72 Ward, James 12 69 Ware, Albert 2 91 Warren, Betsey 27 71 Warren, Harriet 9 78 Warren, Walter 60 45 Wheeler, Albert 23 49 Wheeler, Jennison 26 06 Wheeler, Moses C. 26 87 Wheeler, Sewell 64 44 W^hitney, George W. 12 73 \Vhitney, Jonathan W. 15 95 Whitney, Rebecca G. 4 89 Whittemore, Wilham H. 10 25 Wilbur, Priest, heirs of. 1 1 90 Wilbur, \\'illiams 43 67 Wilder, Henry A. 34 37 Willard, Ephraira 41 89 ^4 95 143 79 22 95 86 25 23 05 18 40 20 35 14 32 2 91 22 56 22 55 28 66 Williams, David R. Williams, John D. ^Villiams, Luke AVilliams, Luke, Jr. Williams, W^illiam C. Wilhs, George Wilson, Abram H. Witt, Daniel Woods, Edward Woods, Edwin Woodward, Elisha Woodward, John F. Woodward, John F., as Trus- tee for P. Grimes, 97 80 Woodward, Lyman 71 08 Woodward, Rowland 33 39 Woodward & Warren, 60 31 M'right, Benjamin 3 56 Wright. Benjamin F. 7 23 Wright, Elizabeth 40 10 Wright, John R. 26 22 Wright, Joab C. 80 34 Wright, Nathan, heirs of, 1956 Wyman, Harrison 26 59 Young, Allen 4 94 Young, Sumner C. 30 31 There are about 3968 acres of non-resident lands; valuation thereof, $62,830.00; tax on the same, $1 ,024. 13. In addition to the foregoing, there were school district taxes raised in the following districts ; — District No. 2, Grant $50.00, Overlayings $1.75, Scale 0.60 " 3. " 25.00, •' 1. 91, " .40 " " 7, " 25.00, " 1.68, " .40 " " 9, " 75.00, " 1.90, '' 2.00 The money granted by the town for the support of common schools is [was at that time] divided among the several ^districts in the following manner, viz: one-third part thereof is divided HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 201 equally among the districts, and the remainder is allotted to the districts in proportion to the children therein* between the ages of four and twenty-one years. POPULATION AT DIFFERENT PERIODS. 1767, about - - 150 1S50, - - - 1,825 1776, - - - 48S 1855, - - - 1,744 1790, ... 933 i860, - . - 1,621 1800, - - - 1,113 1865, - - - 1,546 1810,* - - - 1,127 1870, - - - 1,654 1820, - - - 1,367 1S75, - - - 1,440 1S30, - - - 1,674 1S80, - - - 1,385 1S40, - - - 1,784 The whole number of families in 17S2 was 107 ; ini794, 131 ; in 1800, 146; in 1810, 182; in 1820, 213; in 1830, 261; in 1840, 291; in 1850, 325 ; in i860, 365 ; in 1865, 373 ; in 1875, 385. The valuation of the town as prepared by the state at the several different dates has been as follows, viz: — Polls. Polls, I83I, 346, 3314,467 1865, 361, 5741,433 1 841, 423, 411,458 1870, 43i> 904,457 I85I, 473, 643.503 i875> 414, 903,176 I86I, 454, 609,054 1880, 367, 789,238 *The southeast comer of Hubbardston, containing about 500 acres of land, with five families and about forty inhabitants, was set ofT and annexed to Princeton, February 26, 1810, 26 u S' CHAPTER XIX, RETROSPECTIVE. UCH was the town of Hiilibardston ^Mlen this last century Iiegnn. There were no stages, good or poor, To take us up at our own door ; No carriages, — at least, liut few. 'i'o meeting and to weddings, too. E'en ladies rode on 1 lobhin's hack. Jog-trot along the narrow track ; And \'ery ciften }-ou would find The laih' mounted on behind The man, with each a lesser chap All snug and warm within the laj). No railroad tracks ha\-e here been laid To gi\e an imjietus to traile ; No telegraphic wires put down To bring their messages to town, 'Tis said improvements will go on. And more and greater things l:)e done Before the next half centur\''s past Than those we witnessed in the last. If so, then we shall fly through space. Like morning sunbeams on a race. For cars now carr)- irs so fast \\'e hardly know where \\e were last ; And Europe and America Can talk together any day ; And ^^■Ol^ls across the ocean find , c4 w ■f. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 2oj Their way almost as quick as mind. 'Tis doubtful whether man e'er will, With all his deep artistic skill And great inventive powers, be able To run before the Atlantic cable. If he outnms the iron horse By any new propelling force." So wrote the "Hubbardston poet" at the time of the centen- nial celebration, looking backward, at the time then present, and looking forward. The changes that have taken place within the fourteen years since he wrote, promise the fulfilment of his vision. No longer ago than then, instead of our present tele- graphic and mail accommodations, we had but one mail daily from Gardner, and one from Worcester, both by stage. If one wished to take public conveyance to Boston or New York, he had these two stage routes between which to choose, to reach any line of railway. If he would visit New Hampshire, he must either go from Gardner toward Greenfield and Brattleboro and thence northward, or to Ashburnham or Groton Junction and wait for northern connections. By either route, nearly a whole day must be consumed in getting from here to Keene, a journey now accomplished in an hour and a half by either morning or afternoon trains. "No parks or Broadways here are seen, Yet we've a pretty village green. ******* Some few within this audience know How this street looked long years ago. A tavern stood at either end. Where those who had some cash to spend, Or idle hours to pass away. Might wet their whistles any day ; And it was said, we know not why, That whistles then were often dry. One single dwelhng house, between These two old taverns, could be seen ; A schoolhouse, shop, and old potash 204 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. For turning ashes into cash, '\\'ere all the buildings on the way Through what we call the street, to-day ; While on the common, some horse-sheds 'T would hardly cover horses' heads, A meeting-house then pretty good, And one or two old dwellings stood. There was one Uttle business spot That is not easily forgot ; At one end of the street were found A tavern, shop, schoolhouse and pound. Between the shop for shoeing horses. For long years known as Mr. Morse's, And that one where the idle fool, As he deserved, got whipped at school, A pound with walls 't would stand one batde. Stood to shut up the unruly cattle. Here, the poor horses' tender feet Were fitted for the rocky street, And made in winter not to slip. While owners, waiting, took their flip. Here boys were taught their A, B, C, And naughty cattle made to be Content on their own fields to graze, And not be found on the highways ; And 'twi\t the cattle and the boys At noon you'd hear a frightful noise." Those who heard these words read on the occasion for which they were written, will remember, in contrast, the village main street as it was in 1867. It is the same shady street still; and until the burning in i-88o, of the Crystal House, known for- merly as the Central Hotel, there were the church, hotel, and store, at either end ; but in place of the old hotel barn, the tin shop and its buildings, we have now the fine edifice occupied by the library and post-ofifice. A new schoolhouse, standing well back from the street, on what was once the engine lot, has taken the place of the old carriage-shop, a part of which was moved to the north side of the common some years ago and HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTQN. ^05 fitted up for a workshop. Nearly opposite the schoolhouse stands the new residence designed for the declining years of Dr. Phelps, but which he did not live to see completed. The house and grounds then owned by Horace Morse have been greatly improved. But without enumerating the many im- provements in different residences it must suffice to mention those erected by Joseph Falis, near the Star Hotel, Albert Goodspeed, Harrison Grimes, and farther on toward Gardner, by Capt. Norcross and E. M. Coffin. Turning from the common toward Barre, we see the boot- shop towering high above the new buildings of William S. Clark, Ebenezer Mann, Homer Peabody and Hervey Clark. The schoolhouse, then known as "No. i," is now a tenement house with two flats, and near it is the Mason house, moved from its old site and finished off in tenements. We miss Mechanics Hall, burned in 1877, and the steam-mill, taken down and removed to Gardner in the same year. Of the men who took an active part in commemorating the completion of the town's first century, a large number are seen no more among us. The president of the day, five of the six vice-presidents, the orator, the poet and William Bennett, have " gone over to the great majority." And to their number has been added the following from the ranks of men then seventy years of age, or over: — David Bennett. Simon Hartwell, Amos Mann, Perez French, Aaron Grimes, Calvin Heald, Asa Allen, William S. Clark, Luke Williams, Ebenezer Brown, Asa Clark, Josiah Underwood, John Morse, Daniel Hayward, Benjamin C. Frost, Ephraim \Villard, Sewell Wheeler, Davis Guild, John Adams, Josephus Clifford, Elihu Kelton, Isaac Bellows, Asa Underwood. Calvin Peabody, But it must be admitted that death is not the only agent in lessening our numbers ; our old men die, our young men go to Worcester, or Gardner, or other places larger than this, which absorb our enterprise and feed upon our life. Alluding to this 2o6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. feature, in response to a toast on centennial day, Dr. J. C. Gleason said : — "We have often heard the regret expressed that so many of the young men, and especially those of energy and talent, leave their native town, elsewhere to seek their fortunes and make their homes. To this we need only reply, it is but natural. Just as in obedience to the law of gravity, water will run down hill, so to-day, the direction of business energy and capital is toward those places most accessible and best adapted by nature to become the centres of trade and industrial interests. Let then, your young men go where they can best display their energies and develop their talents. In this way, will they most honor the place of their birth. Your pride shall be that your town has sent so many away to win laurels for her. Like the old New Hampshire farmer who, when asked, 'What do you raise up here among these rocks and hills?' replied, ' Ulcn, sir! men who are known all over the land for their character and influence;' so you, if need be, may remember that men are the noblest product of any soil, and that the lessons of thrift and industry and virtue which the youth in these hilly, quiet towns are getting will not be in vain." Concerning the people who remain the following lines from the poem already quoted are probably as true to-day as in 1867; — " There is one pleasant feature about our old place, That e'en to be proud of would be no disgrace — If we travel New England all through, up or down, We find but few places, perhaps not a town, \M-iere less aristocracy is to be found, Or more democratic feelings abound. There's litde of cask ; the rich and the poor, Have access alike to every man's door. If we look at the present or past, we shall find That Hubbardston people are friendly and kind. .As a general thing, for the last hundred years, They've regarded and treated their neighbors as peers. If any grew haughty, if rich, young or old, HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 207 They soon found themselves 'left out in the cold.' If they took a position above their true place, They met with no favor, but rather disgrace. We have no religious dissensions of note ; The ladies don't grumble because they can't vote. And at all the social gatherings, we find All classes can mingle with one heart and mind. We hope it will be so for long years to come. When we are forgotten at this, our old home." In conclusion we adopt the closing paragraphs of the cen- tennial address : — " We have partially surveyed the history of the town and the characters and achievements of its citizens. VVe have seen how wisely the proprietors planned for us. We have folloft'ed the first settlers through some of their toils and sacrifices. We have witnessed their patriotic struggles, their patient endurance and christian faith in those days which tried men's souls. We have traced their influence in politics, in religion, and in indus- trial pursuits. If time would permit, we might also show how they have helped forward almost every cause of benevolence and philanthropy. They have shown a liberal spirit. The poor outcast, the manacled slave, and the besotted drunkard have always found friends in Hubbardston. But their indigna- tion has burned like an oven against the oppressor and the rumseller. No high reputation nor saintly garb has shielded a man when they thought him corrupt. Thus their benevo- lence and mercy has been tempered with a high sense of justice. But if it were possible to lift the veil and show how they have lived in their own homes, how they have discharged the kindly offices of friends and neighbors, it is there we believe their characters would shine most brightly. Now these fathers sleep all around us in these sacred en- closures of the dead, but ' out of the silence of their graves comes a voice which repeats the lessons of their lives.' It is for us to take up and carry forward what they so faith- fully began. In this age of progress we ought to improve upon 2oS HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. what they did, and leave to our children a richer legacy than was bequeathed to us. If they have transmitted to us schools and churches, it is for us to make them more efficient means of good. If they gave up their lives in their efforts to pass over into our hands the Union, the Constitution, and the laws, then it is for us not only to guard the sacred treasure, but following the light of that banner which waves so proudly over us, and on every one of whose ample folds is inscribed in letters of liv- ing light, 'Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and insep- arable;' it is for us to promulgate the principles of liberty till all men are free indeed. When time's ceaseless pendulum has measured the hours of another hundred years, our dust will mingle with theirs, and our deeds will have passed, a few into history, but most into oblivion. And if, on the 13th day of June, 1967, our descend- ants shall be pleased to observe their centennial day, may the records of this coming century show as little to censure and more to admire than we find in that just closed," CHAPTER XX. ilUNICIPAL OFFICERS. THE following lists contain the names of those who have served in the town offices designated, with the year or years of service ; a — between two dates indicates that the ye„rs intervening are included with those dates: — SELECTMEN. Israel Green, 1767 Benjamin Nurse, 1767 Benjamin Hoyt, 1767-9 Stephen Heald, 1768, 70, i, 3, 5, 9, 86. Adam Wheeler, 176S, 9, 83 William Pain, 1769 Ezekiel Newton, 1770,2-4 William Marean, 1770, i, 5, 82, 92-iSoo, I, 2, 6, 9. Joseph Eveleth, 177I) 3, §5 Joseph Slarrow, 1772 John Woods, 1772, 6, 87, 1807, 8 Ezra Pond, '7 74. 80, i, 7 William Muzzy, 1774, 5, 9, 82,95, 6 Jonathan Gates, 1 7 76, 80, 4, 6, 8,9 Robert Murdock, 1776, 85, 6, 90 I, 8, 9, 1800, I. John Clark, i777, 9 *Isaac Bellows, i777)83 George Metcalf, 1 7 7 7 Thomas Caryl, 1778 Elisha Woodward, William Stone, Joseph Shattuck, Nathaniel ^^'aite, 1778, 9, 1802 1778 17S0, 6 17S0, 92-4 Abijah Greenwood, i 780,3, 7,92-4 Samuel Slocomb, Joel Pollard, Reuben Totman, James Thompson, Eli Clark, Joseph Wright, HoUis Parker, Nathan Stone, John McClenathan, 1807, 8. Edward Selfridge, Buckley Howe, Moses Greenwood, Moses Clark, Joshua Murdock, i 790, i, 1807, 8 Samuel Follett, 1790, i Thomas Hapgood, i 795-7 1781-3 1781 1783 1784,92, 3 1784 I 784, 6, 92-4 1785 1785 1785, 94, 7, 1788, 9 1788,9 1790, I, 5-7 1790, I, S> 6 *Resigned to enlist in the army, and Ebenezer Joslin was elected May 22, 1777, to serve for the re- nainder of that year. ?/0 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. John Browning, 1797. 1S03-5 Daniel Parklnurst, 1798,9, iSoo, i Ephraim Allen, 179S-1S00, 9, 10, 12, 13. Ebenezer ^Van"en,I 798-1800,1. 3- 5, 16, 17. Israel ra\'is, 1801, 2, 6, 9, 12-15, Ebenezer Stowe, 1802 Abraham Cutting, 1802 Levi Greenwood, 1S03-5, 16 Jonathan Cutting, 1S03-5 William Morse, 1S04, 5, 10-12, 20 Asa Wheeler, 1806, 10-12, 15 rianrel Woodward, 1S06, 9.14, 15, iS, 19, 21-3. Samuel Morse, 1806, 13 Otis Parker, 1807,8, 12, 15, 19, 22 Aaron (Jates.iSoy, 8, 18-20, 4, 5, 31. 2. Luke ^^'a^■en, 1S09, 20 Asa Lyon, 18 10 Delphos Gates, 1810,11 Moses Phelps, .1811 Levi Conant. 181 1 Robert Murdock, Jr. 181 3 Daniel Barnes, 1S13 Moses ^\'aite, 1814, 15, 19, 20,4, ('-9, 30> 4, 6-9, 42. Aaron Wright, 1S14, 17 Joel Pollard, Jr. 1814 Ebenezer Mann, 1 8 1 6 Timothy P. Marean, 1816, 17, 21 Ephraim Mason, 1S16 Nathan Wright, 181 7 James H. Wheeler, 181 7, iS Moses Phelps, Jr. 18 18 Jothara Stone, 1818,19 Isaac FoUett, 1820 James Browning, 1821, 4 Ebenezer Stowe, Jr. 1 8 2 1 Silas Greenwood, 1822, 3,6-9, 30- 2, 4, 6, 9, 40. Sewell Mirick, 1822, 3, 6 \\'arner Hinds, 1823, 4, 6 John Church, 1823 Samuel Swan, 1824-7 Henry Prentiss, 1S25 George Williams, 1S25 .•\bijah Clark, 1S25, 7-9, 31, 2 Jonas Heald, 1S27, 8, 43 Nathan \A'arren, 1828 .^sa Marean, 1829, 30, 1,3, 5, 40, I- 3-5- Rowland \\'oodward, TS29, 33-5 Justus EUinwood, 1830 Da\-id Bennett, 1S30 Elisha Woodward, 1 S3 1-3 Ethan A. Greenwood, r8^s Dana Brown, i8; S~8' 44. 5 Stillman Morse, 1S34 Lyman Greenwood, 1834, 6-8,46- 9, 52-4, 9, 60, 2, 4. William S. Clark, 1835 William Joslin, 1S35, 41, 3, 59, 70 Levi AUery, 1836, 7 Sewell Wheeler, 1837, 8, 44, 5 Cnisoe Kendall, 1838-40,2,3 Henry Prentiss, Jr. 1839,40,52-4 61. Levi Joslin, 1839, 42, 4-6,50, 1,60 Ephraim Stowe, 1840, i, 3-8 Aaron Greenwood, 1 84 1, 2,6,55-8 James A. Waite, 1841 Luke Williams, 1842 John F. Woodward, 1 846-9, 50, i, 7-9, 60, 2-4. Caleb Lhiderwood, 1S49-51 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. ^11 Sylvanus Dunton, Levi Miles, Augustus Morse, «T. Sibley Heald, Horace Underwood, Moses C. Wheeler, Andrew (Reason, John G. Allen, Isaac Hallock, Oren Marean, Abel Howe, 1852-4, 7, 8 1855, 6 iSs5, 6 1S61 1S61, 5, 6 1S62-5, 7, 8 1S6: 5. 6, 71 1866 1866 1S67, 8 1 86 7-9 Spencer Prentiss, 1869 Ebenezer Tilton, 1870. I David Pollard, 1S70 Lyman ^Voodward, 1871, 2 William J. E\eleth, 1872,3 Alson J. Greenwood, 1872, 3, 6-80 Danford Clark, 1S73 Samuel S. Gleason, 1874-81 Silas Wheeler, 1874-81 Anson B. Clark, 1874, 5 ^\'arren Claris, 1881 ASSESSORS. Israel Green, Benjamin Nurse, Benjamin Ho)'t, Stephen Heald, Adam Wheeler, William Pain, Ezekiel Newton, M'illiam Marean, Joseph E\'eleth, Nathaniel Waite, John Woods, George Metcalf, Isaac Bellows, i 77 William Muzzy, 92, 8. Jonathan Gates, 8-90, 1802, 3 Robert Murdock, Joel Pollard, Elisha ^Voodward, Joseph Shattuck, Ebenezer Mann, Alpheus Morse, Moses Phelps, 1767 1767 1767-9, 72 176S, 70 1768, 9, 71 1769 1770 [770, I, 92 i77i-3> 5. 7 1772 1773-6. 8, 9 1773 4,5. 7. 9.81,7 1774. 7. 9. 86, 1776, So, 3, 4, 1776 1779-82 1780, 2-4 17S0, 2, 5, 6 I 780, 97 1781,5 17S3. 4 Ebenezer Joslin, 1785 Philemon Woodward, 1786, 8-98, iSoo, 4-6, 9, 12-15. JSamuel Morse, 1787, Moses Greenwood, 1787, 90 John McClenathan, 1791, 3-6 Asa Church, 1791, 3-7 Daniel Woodward, 1798-1S01, 17 Abijah Greenwood, i799 James Thompson, ^799 Edward Selfridge. 1800 Jacob Waite, iSoi, 3-8, 10, 11 Abner Cray, 1802, 3, 13, 16 Abraham Cutting, 1S02 Israel Davis, 1804, 5 Levi Greenwood, 1806, 18 Asa Wheeler, 1S07, 8 Luke Warren, 1807-9, i-> ^4. 'S. 20. Timothy P. Marean, 1S09 Aaron Gates, iSio, 11, 16-22, 5-30- Nathaniel Waite, Jr. 1810 Luther Hale, 1S11-15, 21 ^Resigned to enlist in the army, and John F. Woodward was elected to ser^'e the rest of the year. jDied April 20, 1787, and John Woods was elected to fill the vacancy. 212 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. ^Villiam Rice, Nathan Wright, Joel Pollard, Jr. 30. 39> 40. William Hobbs, Sewell Mirick, 1820, 2-4 James H. Wheeler, Justus EUinwood, George Williams, Abijah Clark, Russell Brown, 1S26, S, g Ephraim Stowe, Silas Davis, John Church, William Young, Shepherd Clark, John D. Pierce, Elisha AVGodward, 51, S-60, 3, 4. William Bennett, James H. Peirce, Heniy Prentiss, Jr. 4-9. 51- Lyman Greenwood, Dana Brown, Rowland \Voodward William Bennett, Jr. 1816 1817 1S18, 19, 22-4, 1S19 6, 7,30 1821 1S23, 4 1825 1825 3i> 3-5 1827 1S2S, 9, 31, 2 I, 2, 1S32, 3 1834, s 1834-42,4-9, IS36-40 1S36, 7 1S38, 41, 2, 1841-3 1S43. 54 1843 1844-8, 50, 1 S)'lvanus Dunton, 1849, 59 Levi Miles, 1S52, 3 Simpson C. Heald, 1850 Joseph Ra}'mond, 1852-4 Israel Davis, 1S52-4 Aimer Gay, 1855-7, 9, 60-3, 5-8, 70, 4-7- Horace LTnderwood, 1855 Leonard Clark, 1S55, 68 William Joslin, 1856, 7, 6i-g Abijah H. Greenwood, 1856, 7 Levi Joslin, 1858 Albert Bennett, 1S58, 60, 73,4,80 Lyman Woodward, 70, I. Oren Marean, Nathan H. Felton, Danford Clark, Samuel S. Gleason, Albert H. Waite, 1 86 1, 2, 4, 9, 1865,6, 73 1S67 1869-73 1871,2,8,80, I 1872 Asa Bennett, Warren Clark, Alson J. Greenwood, Luke S. Moore, Edwin Bennett, George H. Davis, Joseph Jewett, 1874, 6, 9, So, I 1S75 1875,8, 81 1876, 7 1877,8 1879 1879 TOWN CLERKS. John LeBoun-eau, 1767-9 William Marean, 1770 Joseph Eveleth, 1771 John Woods, i 772-84, 95,6 *Stephen Church, 1785,6 Ehsha Woodward, 1786-94 Abner Gay, 1797 -1802, 16-18 Jonathan Cutting, 1803-6 Jacob Waite, 1807, 10, 11 Daniel Woodward, 1S08, 9, 12, 13 Samuel Swan, 1S14, 15, 20-35 William Bennett, Jr. 1836-64 Lyman Woodward, 1865-81 ■*Died July II, 1786, and ElUha Woodward served the rest of the year. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 21' TOWN TREASURERS. Ezekiel Newton, i 767,8, 72, 5,6 Samuel Swan, 1822,3 Adam Wheeler, 1769-71 Clark Witt, 1824-7 William Marean, 1773-4 John Church, 1S27-30 John Woods, 1778-81 Levi Peirce, 183 1-4, 46, 8, 9, Joel Pollard, 1782-4 56-8. Elisha Woodward, 1785-90, 99 Shepherd Clark, i 835-7. 40, I Jonathan Gates, 1791-8 Moses Phelps, 1S38 Abijah Greenwood, 1800-3, 9 Appileton Clark, 1842-5 Daniel ^Voodward. 1S04-6 Luther A. May, 1850-3 FLbenezer Warren, 1S07, 8 John Phelps, 1849 Otis Parker, 1810, II William Bennett, Jr. 1854, 63, 4 Ebenezer Stowe, 1812 Benjamin D. Phelps, 1S55, 9-62 Levi Greenwood, 1S13-16 Moses Greenwood, 1865 Israel Davis, iSi 7-19 Lyman ^^■oodward, 1S66-81 Justus EUinwood, 1S20, I SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The first allusion to a supervision of schools by the town, is found in the records of 1805, in the article, "To see if the town will choose a committee to visit the schools in said town." "Voted in the negative." The action upon the same article in 1806, was to choose Rev. David Kendall, Jonathan Cutting, Abner Gay and Elisha Wood- ward for the purpose named. In 1807, "Chose the selectmen with the addition of Rev. Da- vid Kendall." In 1808, the same article was voted in the negative. In 1809, "Voted to choose one man in each school plot [eight in number] to visit and inspect schools." From 1 8 10 to 1820, there was annually chosen a committee of three, four or five, for the same purpose. In 1 82 I, three were chosen to visit the schools and three to examine teachers. In 1825, "Voted and chose three, a committee to examine schoolmasters and mistresses the present year, and that each district choose their own man to visit the schools with the min- ister." Similar action was taken annually for the next ten years. 214- HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. The services of all these officials were evidently without re- muneration until about 1S38, when the law pertaining to the duties of the school committee became more explicit. The list below begins with 18 10. That part of it which falls between 1838 and 1880, is copied from the school report of 1880: Samuel Swan, iSio, 12-15, 20, i, 3-8. 31- ^- 4- Abner C;ay, iSio, 12-14 Reuben \\'heeler, 1810, 11 Asa Howe, iSi i, 12 Jacob Johnson, 18T1-14 Justus EUinwood, 1S12-16, 20, 2 1, T)-(i, 31. 1S13 17, 19, 21 1S16-18 iSi 7, iS 181 7 181 7, 18 181S, 19, 23, 6 1S19, 21-3, 6, 58, 60, I. 1820-2,4-30, 1 82 1, 34 182 Sewell Mirick, William Rice, Clark Witt, Asa \\'heeler, John drowning, \^'illiam Hohbs, Kphraim Stowe, 39-41, 5-8, Moses Phelps, Jr. 2, 3. 5- 'S- Shepherd Clark, Nfathan \\'riL;ht, Ceorge Hoyt, Abner D. Jones, Samuel Cay, 1829-31, 8-40, 2-4, 6-8. K. Robinson, 1S33-5 John A. Thompson, 1S33 William Bennett, 1835-41, 4-51, 3-6, 8. John D. Peirce, 1S36, 7 James H. Peirce, 1S36, 7 Claudius Bradford, 1S41-5 Oliver B. Bidwell, 1842, 3 fjeorge ^^'. Bates, 1844 S. H. Lloyd, 1S46 1S27, 8, 1829- George T. Hill, 1848-52 D. B. Bradford, 1S49-51 George Swan, 185 I Burtis Judd, 1852 John M. Stowe, 1852. 73-7 *George B. Wilbur, 1 85 2 Horace Underwood, 1852-5- 9. 60, 2-70, 3-6, 80 I. C)'rus W. .Allen, i S53-5. 7-9 E. H. Pillsbury, 1855-7 \\'illiam H. Karle, 1856 * Leonard Clark, 1856 .Abijah Eddy, >8S7 George P. Richardson, 1859 William S. ( Greenwood, i860, 4-7 J. Gilman Waite, i860 (ieorge P. Earle, i860 .Abel Howe, 1 86 1-6 James H. (deason. 1 86 1-3 *Charles H. Vinton, 1S65 Licrease B. Bigelow, 1S67 Porter M. Vinton, 1868-70 Edward B. Savage, 1868-72 Sarah E. Marean, 1870-80 Henry .A. Wilder, 1871, 2 Addison A. Parker, 1877-81 '■'Joseph J. Woodbury, 1877 John F. Norton, 1878, 9 Wm. H. Wheeler, 1880 Harris 0. Palmer, 1880, I Henry .A. Farwell, 1 8 79-8 1 *.Arthur IX Greenwood, t8So Sumner H. Marean, 1S81 ^Elected by selectmtn nnd school committee to fill vacancies caused by death or resignnuon. HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOX. 'O" REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CENERAL COURT. \\'illiam Muzzy, 1786,7,96,8 (ieorge Williams, 1S39, 40 John Woods, 17S8 Sylvanus Dimton, 1843 William Marean, 1791, 2,4, 1800,1 William Bennett, Jr. 1846, 8-52, Jonathan (lates, 1S03 the District, 1861, 4. John IVlcClenathan, 1S04-7 Leonard Clark, 1855 Jacob Waite, 1S09, 10 Levi Miles, 1856 Ephraim Allen, 1812,13 Henry Prentiss, 1857 Levi Greenwood, 1814, i6 Aaron Greenwood, the District, Daniel Woodward, iSiS, 21 1859 Samuel Swan, 1824 Horace Undenvood, the District, Henry Prentiss, 1827, 9, 31, 2, 6 1863, 78. Moses Phelps, 182S L)'man Woodward, the District, Moses Waite, 1830-4, 7 1S65, 7, 72, 3. Ethan A. Greenwood, 1S33, 4 Otis Hale, the District, 1S68 Silas Greenwood, 1835 Samuel S. Gleason, the District, Asa Marean, 1835-S, 41, 2 1876. Micajah Reed, 1S39, 40 From I S3 I to 1837, and in 1839 and 1840 the town sent two representatives. For the years not mentioned above, prior to 1858, the town was not represented. From 1S58 to 1866, Templeton and Hubbardston comprised one district. From 1866 to 1877, Barre, Dana, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Petersham, Phillipston and New Braintree made one district. Since 1877, Petersham, Phillipston, Templeton and Hubbards- ton compose this district. SENATORS Who have represented the county, in part, in the Legislature : — Henry Prentiss, 1835 Ethan A. Greenwood, 1836, 7 DELEGATES TO THE SEVERAL CONVENTIONS HELD IN MASSACHUSETTS. John Clark, delegate to convention held at Concord, - - 1774 ^\'illiam Muzzy, representative to Provisional CongTess, Watertown, r775 '2i6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. William Muzzy, representative to General Court held at Watertowai, 1775 John '\\'oods, delegate to Constitutional Convention held at Cam- bridge, - - 1779 William Marean, delegate to convention held at Concord, - 1779 John Woods, delegate to convention held at Boston to adopt the United States Constitution, ----- 17S7 Ephraim Allen, delegate to convention held at Boston to revise the Constitution, -------- 1820 WiUiam Bennett, Jr., delegate to convention held at Boston to re- vise the Constitution, - - - - - - 1S53 GENEALOGICAL RECORDS. INTRODUCTION. IN tabulating the genealogical history begun by William Ben- nett, the present arrangement is adopted because the most compact. Not all who have at any time lived in town are represented in these lists. Many of the early families became extinct by removal or death, and the space their records would occupy is reserved for others. The names of some of these appear in one or more of these four lists, viz: Revolutionary soldiers. Chapter V; families here before 1800, Chapter III; school squadrons. Chapter IX; municipal officers. Chapter XX. Rec- ords of early families not inserted, have been collated from the town books and preserved by themselves. Many later families are omitted because their transient resi- dence here prevented their becoming identified with the history of the town. In September, 1880, a notice was publicly posted requesting all present residents desirous of having their records appear in these tables, to furnish for that purpose certain specified items. Those who responded will find their names inserted. The records close with 1880. The record of families previous to their residence in town has not been attempted, nor that of families or individuals re- moved, except for the purpose, in some cases, of completing the record of a family which would otherwise be broken off in the midst. 28 2i8 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. Thanks are tendered to the many who have aided by prompt responses in furnishing the necessary items. In cases of intermarriage between resident families, the dates of marriage and death, or present residence if living elsewhere, are generally given in connection with the husband's name only. Towns whose location is not indicated, are understood to be in Massachusetts. To collect the following dates concerning so many individ- uals — here are nearly 7000 names with one, two, or three dates each — involves many perplexities. Frequent disagreement be- tween family, monumental, and town records renders absolute accuracy impossible ; nor is any claim laid to entire freedom from error in transcribing, notwithstanding the exertion of great care. EXPLANATION. Members of the same generation follow the same perpendic- ular line. The figures used, designate the number of the generation from the first name in the family; for instance, in the family of IS.SACHAR Adams, the figure 3 against the name of Henry H., indicates that he is in the third generation from ISSACHAR, who stands first in the family; the figure 2 against the name of ■Homer M. (father of Henry H.), indicates that he is in the second generation from IsSACHAR; the figure I against the name of John (grandfather of Henry H.), shows him to be the son of IsSACHAR. Abbreviations; b., born; m., married; d.,died; a. aged; c. f., came from; rem., removed; res., resides, or resided. The * is used to designate a Revolutionary soldier; a j to designate a Revolutionary pensioner. GENEALOGY. ADAMS. Elijah Adajms* c. f. Medwa)', 1774 ; m. Lizzie Morse of HoUiston ; d. Dec. 17, 1817, a. 65 ; slie d. Dec. 31, 1833, a. 80. I. Abner,b. Dec. 29, 1774 ; m. Molly Undenvood,Apr. 17, 1797 ; rem.Vt. I. Lizzie, b. Mar. 12, 1777; d. Oct. 12, 1785. I. Lydia, b. Mar. 31, 1779; m. Thomas Lazell, Oct. 24, 1805; d. June 25, 1823. I. Elijah, b. Mar. 27, 1781 ; d. Oct. 22, 1785. I. David, b. Apr. i, 1783 ; d. Oct. 28, 1785. I. .\zubah, b. June 16, 17S5 ; d. Oct. 22, 179S. I. Elisha, b. .Aug. 16, 1787; m. F!etsey Dean, Oct. 12, 1808, who d. May 26, [859, a 70 ; he d. July 14, 1868. 2. .\bner Sumner, b. Oct. 4, 1809 ; rem. Va. 2. Elisha Edson, b. luly 18, 1812 ; d. III., 1871. 2. Mary, b. Sept. 7, 1814; m. A. Gardner Thomas of Rutland, June 16, 1842. 2. Elijah, b. May 14, 1818; d. Mar. 18, 1842. 2. Silas, b. Aug. 31, 1820; m. Roxa Hunting, Apr. 18, 1845, ^^'^''O d. June 21, 1861 ; m. 2d. Pamelia Temple of Gardner ; res. Gardner. 2. Rhoda, b. June 12, 1823 ; m. Geo. W. Plummer, Nov. 20, 1849 J d. Fitchburg. 2. Nelson, b. May 6, 1831 ; res. New Haven, Ct. I. Isabel, b. Dec. 23, 1789 ; m. Josephus GUfford. I. Rhoda, b. Mar. 22, 1792 ; m. Willard Earle. I. Rebecca, b. Feb. 13, 1795 ; d. Oct. i, 1798. IssACHAR,* bro. of Elijah, c. f Medway, 177S; m. Mehcent Alden in 1777 ; d. June 18, 1829, a. 75 ; she d. Sept. 9, 1855, a. 99y. I im. 26d. I. Huldah, b. June i, 1778 ; m. Esek Phillips of Peru, Vt. 230 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. ADAMS. I. Olive, b. Apr. i6, 17S1 ; m. D. Elliot; res. Vt. I. Issachar, b. June 24. 17S3 ; rem. Vt. I. Sal)\', b. Mar. 31,1 7S5 ; m. Jonathan Elliot, Jan. 16, 1S04 ; res. N. H. I. Melicent, b. June 17, 17S7 ; d. June 6, 1798. I. Clara, b. Apr. 6, 17S9 ; d. Aug. 20, 1S07. I. Moses, b. Aug. 10, 1791 ; rem. Vt. I. Sybil, b. July 13, 1793; m. Asa Phillips of Peru, Vt. I. John,^ b. Aug. 27, 1795 ; m. Lucy Mirick, Dec. 24, 181S, who d. Jan. 30, 1872, a. 71 ; he d. July 29, 1S76. 2. Homer M.',' b. July 28, 1820 ; m. Olive A. Houghton of Peters- ham, Apr. 20, 1S42 ; d. Aug. 16, 1S79. 3. Henry H., b. Dec. 11, 1843; m. Joseiihine E. Barnes, Oct. T., 1 866 ; res. Gardner. 3. Horace M., b. Apr. 28, 1845 ; m. Almira D. Oleason of Hills- boro', N. H., Dec. 25, 1869 ; res. Bakhvinsville. 3. Homer Augustus,' b. July 27, 1S52 ; m. Catherine A. Smith, May 28, 1879. 4. Harry L.', b. June 14, 1880. 3. Olive Augusta, b. July 27, 1852 ; m. Herbert E. Brigham of Rudand, Nov. 30, 1S76. 3. Herbert T., b. Jan. 11, 1856. 3. John W., b. Oct. 24, 1859. 2. Darius, b. Feb. 14, 1S23 ; d. Feb. 15, 1879. 2. Abigail G., b. Apr. 29, 1S26 ; m. ^Villiam Henry Clark. 2. John, b. Jan. 16, 1830; m. Catherine Houghton of Petersham, Apr. 3, 1S50. 3. E\'eline R., b. .A.ug. 2, 1852 ; m. John E. Snow of ^Voodstock, Conn., Dec. 31, 1871, who d. Aug. 10, 1S75 i ™- 2d, C)liver Osgood of Princeton, Nov. i, 1S78. 3. Charles Frederick, b. Dec. 19, 1S55 ; m. Grace A. Blake ot Framingham, May 8, i S80. 3. Alice M., b. June 2, 1861. 2. Amos T., b. June 7, 1S43 ! '^i- Lucy Ware of Barre, Feb. lo, 1862. 3. Sarah Elsie, b. Feb. 27, 1863. 3. Winnifred Abigail, b. Oct, 15, 1S72. I. Obed, b. Dec. 6, 1797 ; m. Nancy Stoddard, Dec. 1827 ; rem. Vt. R-^LPH Arj-\iis (colored) came to Hubbardston about i 780 ; m. Anna Clark, (daughter of Anthony Clark the celeVjrated colored doctor) HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 221 ADAMS. who, for many years after her husband's death, continued her father's practice, by the use of roots and herbs, and became the celebrated doctress "Granny Adams ;" she d. Nov. 4, 1835, a. 73. ALLEN. EPHR.4IM Allen c. f Rutland ; m. xAnna Rogers ; rem. Rutland. I. Ephraim, b. 1S04; in. Mary Ann Hill, Nov. 17, 1S30 ; d. Apr. 13, 1857 ; she d. Nov. 5, 1875, ^- ^4- 2. George, b. Aug. 28, 1S31 ; m. Rebecca Marsh. 3. Barzillai H., b. Jan. 8, 1S59 ; d. Eec. 7, 1864. 3. Daniel W'., b. Nov. 27, 1S60; d. Nov. 28, 1864. 2. Stephen P., b. Oct. 20, 1833 ; m. Hannah Gleason, Apr. 8. r855 ; res. North Rutland. 3. \^'alter Frank, b. Jan. 17, 1856. 3. Sydney E., b. Feb. 20, 1S60; d. Sept. 30, i860. 3. Flora Lillia, b. Feb. 20, i860. 2. Mary P., b. Apr. 20, 1S35 ; m. Thomas Elvyn Greenwood. 2. Moses B., b. Feb. 6, 1837; res. Rutland; m. Lucy Patch of Worcester. 2. Clarissa P., b. May 18, 1839 ; m. (reorge F. Greenwood. 2. Eveline ])., b. Jan. 3, 1842 ; m. Aaron S. Bolton of Westminster. 2. Charles ^V., b. Mar. 11, 1S44 ; m. Addie Allen of Rutland. 2. Ephraim, b. Mar. 4, 1S47. 2. John R., b. Dec. 2, 1852 ; d. June 5, 1872. 1. Lucinda, b. Nov. 9, 1810; m. Zebulon Winn of Holden, Sept. i, 1830. 1. Eunice, b. Apr. 9, 1813 ; m. Otis Parker. I. Abner, b. May 19, 1S15 ; m. Susan Merrill; d. Aug. 31, 1841. Ephralm Allen c. f. Rutland; m. Lydia Warren, who d. Feb. 7, 1827, a. 59; m. 2d, Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, who d. Dec. 8, 1845, a. 84 ; he d. Oct. 28, 1848, a. 85. I. Asa, b. Apr. 18, 17SS; m. Lydia Adams, Dec. i, 1S14, who d. xApr. 26, 1S71, a. 75 ; he d. Dec. 8, 1870. 2. Adaline, b. May 22, iSi6; m. John Davis; res. Gardner. 2. Sumner, b. Nov. 16, 1S17; d. Apr. 20, 1846. 2. Martha, b. July 3, 1S19 ; m. Learned Rice of Barre, Tan. 31, 1839. 22 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. ALLEN. 2. Mary, b. July 31, 182: ; m. Hiram Johnson. 2. John, b. Jan. 23, 1S24. 2. Harriet, b. June 28, 1826 ; m. Josiah Hunting. I. Rebecca, b. Jan. 11, 1790 ; m. W'illiam Rice. I. Levi, b. Nov. 27, 1791 ; m. Isabella Mann, Mar. 1818 ; rem. West- minster. 2. Roxa, b. June 27, 1818; m. Solon Raymond of Westminster. 2. Darius M., b. May 14, 1822; m. Ruth Pollard, Oct. 25, 1S49, who d. in Westminster ; m. 2d, Sophia Ober ; res. Ohio. 2. Lyman, b. Jan. 15, 1826 ; rem. Westminster. 2. .Addison, b. Sept. 20, 1S33 ; d. Mar. 20, 1834. I. John, b. Sept. 14, 1793 ; d. Nov. 14, 1863. I. Roxa, b. Oct. 30, 1795 ; d. Jan. 15, 1818. I. Breck, b. Apr. 9, 1798; m. Sally Derby, Dec. r5, 1824; d. June 28, 1S57. 2. Lucy, b. Oct. 6, 1S25 ; d. June 2, 1S39. 2. John (ulman, b. June 19, 1831 ; m. Hannah Greenwood, Dec. 16, 1S58. 3. Abby G., b. ."Aug. 17, i860. 3. J. Harry, b. May 27, 1865. 2. Calvin, b. Jan. 16, 1834 ; m. Sarah T. Walton, Jan. 7, 1S57 ; d. army, Aug. 14. 1S63. [See p. 13S.] 3. Arthur Willie, b. July 28, 1858. 3. Mary Lizzie, b. May 2, i860. 2. Sarah, b. Feb. 28, 1S36 ; m. O. .\. Fowler of Whitingham, Vt., Jan. 22, 1S59. 2. Mar)', b. Aug. S, 1838 ; res. Chelmsford. 2. Lydia W., b. Dec. 18, 1S41 ; d. Feb. 15, 1846. I. Lucy, b. June 23, iSoo; d. Feb. 22, 1823. I. Lydia b. Sept. 14, 1802 ; m. John \Mritney of Westminster, Nov. I. 1S21. I. HaiTiet. b. Oct. 23, 1804 ; d. Jan. 13, 1S27. I. Willard, b. Dec. 25, 1S06 ; m. .Alona B. Hubbard of Holden, Jan. 30, 182S, who d. May 20, 1830 ; m. 2d, Sarah S. Savage, Sept. 4, 1832 ; res. ^Vorcester. 2. Sarah .\lona, b. June 15, 1833; m- Horace A. Smith, May i, 1855 ; d. Feb. 18, 1856. 2. Mary A., b. Feb. 16, 1835 ; ra. Jeremiah Winn of Worcester, Dec. 14, 1856. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 223 ALLEN. 2. Dwight D., b. May 9, 1837 ; m. Helen M. Aldrich of Worcester, June 4, 1861 ; fell in battle at Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. 2. Joseph S., b. May 11, 1S39 ; d. Apr. 12, 1840. 2. Lucy Hubbard, b. July 8, 1841 ; m. Daniel D. Winn of Webster, Sept. I, 1863. 2. Delia Sophronia, b. Nov. 20, 1844 ; m. Samuel A. Myrick of Holden, July 30, 1868. 2. Caroline Maria, b. Sept. 20, 1847 ; m. George B. King of Wor- cester, Jan. 3, 1869. 2. Georgia Ann, b. Jan. 20, 1850 ; m. George S. Peck of Westfield, Oct. 27, 1870. 2. Emma Josephine, b. June 17, 1S53 ; m. Louis H. Burr of N. Y., Oct. 13, 1874. I. Sumner, b. .A.pr. 17, 1810; d. Mar. 7, 1816. Apollos a. Allen c. i. Rindge, N. H. ; m. Harriet Coleman, Jan. 12, 1831. I. David A., b. Jan. 13, 1833 ; d. Oct. 18, 1853. I. Courtland A., b. May 4, 1S35 ; res. Gardner. I. Susan B., b. July 7, 1837 ; m. M. P. Dillingham, Jan. 30, 1858, who d. 1 87 1. Rev. Cyrus W. Allen c. f. Coleraine 1852 ; m. Mary Folger of Nan- tucket, June 6, 1837 ; rem. 1863 ; res. W. Roxbury. r. George Otis, b. Oct. 25, 1838, physician W. Roxbury; graduated medical department Harvard University, 1866. I. Rowland Hussey, b. Aug. 13, 1840 ; m. Willianna Brooks of Chel- sea, Apr. 18, 1S66 ; d. Neponset, Sept. 12, 1S72 ; graduated Amherst College 1862 ; Andover The- ological Seminary, 1865 ; ordained Nov. i, 1S65 ; pastorates in Canton and Neponset. I. Henry Folger, b. Sept. 2, 1841 ; merchant, Boston. I. Laban Wheaton, b. Dec. 11, 1843; d. Hanover, Aug. 23, 1875; graduated Amherst College, 1866; Andover Theo- logical Seminary, 1869 ; ordained, 1869 ; pastorates in S. Braintree, and Greeley, Col. I. Mary Abby, b. June 19, 1845 I •""■ Geo. F. Sylvester of Hanover, Jan. 15, 1S74. I. Eliza Catherine, b. Nov. i, 1850; d. Nov. 8, 1853. ^24 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. ALLEN. I. William Cyrus, b. Nov. 7, 1S52 ; d. July 29, 1S54. I. Fanny Florence, b. Apr. 25, 1S55 : m. John F. Simmons, Esq. of Hanover, Jan. 10, 1S77. AUSTIN. Ch.arles Austin, (name changed from Hunting — son of Alexander and Tryphena Hunting,) m. Miranda Peck, Nov. 12, 1834, who d. Sept. 29, 1852, a. 42 ; m. 2d, Sophina Peck, Apr. 4, 1857. I. Tryphena, b. Oct. S, 1S35 ; m. John DeForest Williams of Fitch- burg, June II, 1 86 1. I. Louisa, b. Oct. 20, 1S37, m. Daniel G. Harwood of Barre, Mar. 31, 1S59. I. .Almina, b. Mar. 17, 1840; m. S. E. W. Peck of Hardwick, Apr. 30, 1S62. I. Ehira, b. Mar. 4, 1844 ; m. Oscar C. Rice of Barre, July 26, 1871. 1. Harriet S., b. Feb. 20, 1S47 ; m. Henry Harwood of Barre. BAKER. .Arik.m.as B.aker c. f. (;ardner; m. Sarah Nichols, who d. Aug. 30, 1S44, a. 63 ; he d. Dec. 8, 1854, a. 77. I. Artemas, b. Mar. 3, 1801 ; m. Phebe Young; d. E. Templeton. 2. William, b. 1S27 ; m. Lucy French, Jan. 11, 1848 ; rem. E. Tem- pleton. 3. Henry, b. Apr. i, 1852 ; d. Sept. 18, 1S52. 3. George L., b. Apr. 27, 1855. 2. Sarah iv. J., b. 1830 ; m. Perez French, Apr. 3, 1848. I. David, b. May 7, 1S02 ; m. Sally D. Holt, Nov. 18, 1S27 ; d. Sept. 7, 1S64 ; she d. Mar. 22, 1880, a. 78. 2. Harriet .Augusta, b. Nov. 17, 1829 ; d. Aug. 21, 1864. 2. Mary EUzabeth, b. May 22, 1835 ; d. Mar. 14, 1S53. I. Luther, b. July 31, 1804 ; "m. Pierce of Westminster ; both d. \\'endell. I. Sally, b. June 20, 1S06 ; d. E)ec. 18, 1845. I. Quincy, b. May 8, 1S08 ; m. Roxa Green, May 16, 1S39, who d. Oct. 7, 1 85 1 ; m. 2d, Nancy Kendall of Gardner, Nov. 22, 1855 ; d. Jan. 9, 1S77. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 225 BAKER. 2. Hulclah F., b. Sept. 17, 1S47. 2. Roxa Edna, b. July 20, 1S50; res. Holden. 2. Charles H., b. Aug. 15, 1S57. I. Isaac, b. Jan. 9, iSii ; res. Ohio. I. Ibri, b. Sept. iS, 1812 ; res. Warwick. I. Uri, b. July 23, 1814; res. N. H. I. Persis, b. May i, 1816 ; m. Whipple of E. Templeton, I. Amos, b. July 25, 1S19 ; m. Fanny S. — ; res. N. H. 2. Samuel A., b. Feb. 20, 1S53. ~ ' -. BALCOM. IsA..\c Balcom, m. Sally Green, who d. Apr. 22, 1869 ; rem. Hague, N. Y. I. Uriah, b. Apr. 8, 1808; m. Lucy Wheeler, Dec. 31, 1835 J d. Hague, N. Y., June 27, 1864. 2. William H., b. Sept. 2, 1S36 ; m. Clementine Bro«Ti of Dana, June 6, 1863 ; res. x^thol. 2. Julia M., b. Oct. 23, 1S3S; d. Feb. 22, 1S41. 2. James .\lfred, b. Aug. 21, 1840; rem. Hague, N. Y. ; m. Olive Newton of H., N. Y., Nov. 28, 1868. 2. Myron Burr, b. July 5, 1842. 2. Julia Ro.xana, b. Oct. 2, 1846 ; d. Apr. 4, 1861, Hague, N. Y. 2. Lucy Elizabeth, b. Apr. 13, 1849 ; m. Alvah Albee of Warwick, Oct. 8, 1872. 2. Harvey Wheeler, b. Feb. 11, 1S51 ; d. Winchester, N. H., June 24, 1873. 2. Owen Willis, b. Apr. g, 1853 ; res. W. Brookfield. 2. Eva Clara, b. Nov. 11, 1854 ; m. Frank Grovener of Dana. 2. John Lane, b. Feb. 13, 1857 ; res. Athol. I. Joseph, b. June 1, 1820; m. Maria L. Holland of Barre, Nov. 16,1852. 2. James L., b. Oct. 12, 1865. BALLOU. George W. Ballou c. f. Franklin, 1875 ; m. Eliza Daniels, Apr. 27, 1S54. I. Jessie C, b. Aug. 75, 1S56. I. Katie L., b. Apr. 18, 185S ; m. Herbert E. Snow of Franklin, May 24, 1876. 1. S. Lizzie, b. May 26, 1863. 226 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. BARNES. Daniel Barnes c. f. Marlboro' ; m. Louisa Howe, who d.nec.6, iS33,a. 5S. m. 2d, Mary Powers, June 12, 1S34, who d. Gardner; he d. Nov. 5, 1844, a. 69. I. David, b. July 4, 1795; m. M}Ta Peck, Nov. 29, 1824; d. Nov. 10, 1S27. 2. Lucy, b. Mar. 21, 1825 ; d. Oct. 23, 1S71. 2. David, b. Oct. 28, 1S27. L)avid Barnes c. f. Barre ; m. Submit T. Willard, Apr. 11, 1S26, who d. Feb. 13, 1S73, a. 70 ; he d. Dec. 6, 1S74, a. 74. I. Lorenzo L., b. Apr. 8, 1827; m. Oella J. Greenwood, Nov. 20, 1850; res. Worcester. 2. Alfred Lorenzo, b. July, 1852. 2. Cora T., b. Feb. 9, 1S56. Miranda D., b. May 8, 1828 ; m. Henry E. Warren. I. David T., b. Feb. 25, 1830 ; m. .Augusta Hill. .Augustus M., b. Sept. 3, 1831. Julia .A., b. Apr. 29, 1833 ; d. Dec. 18, 1864. Phila A., b. Feb. 5, 1835 ; m. Myron Stone of Rutland ; res. Barre. .Asenath M., b. Dec. 30, 1836 ; m. Samuel S. Gleason. Laura .\nn, b. \) Jerusha Wheeler Goss of Bol- ton, who d. Feb. 3, 1864 ; he d. Nov. 26, 1S66. I. Ann E., b. Apr. 10, 1828 ; d. Jan. 5, 1S77, in Worcester. I. Amia M., b. Mar. 24, 1836 ; m. William Harrison Whittemore. I. Eliza, b. Nov. 16, 1843 ; d. St. Louis, Apr. 7, 1874. Rev. Abel Brown m. Catherine Swan, May 15, 1843 ; d. Canandaigua, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1844. I. Abel Swan, b. July 3, 1845 ; rem. Brooklyn, N. Y. BROWNING. John Browning c. f. Rutland; m. Clara Sherman; settled on the farm now occupied by Joseph H. Harris ; d. Nov. 4, 1809, a. 51 ; she d. June 10, 1853, a. 88. I. John, b. July 31,1785; physician, Mendon, N. Y. ; m. Elizabeth Stearns, Aug., 1810; d. May 31, 1866. [See p. 181.] 2. John Stearns, b. Oct. 6, 181 2. 2. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 6, 1816. I. Clara, b. Dec. 31, 17S6; m. Moses Phelps, M. D. I. James, b. Nov. 30, 1788, m. Betsey Brigham, July 4, 1811, who d. Sept. 7, 1828, a. 35 [see p. 167] ; m. 2d, Ehza Underwood Davis, Feb. 11, 1830, who d. Newburg, O. ; he d. Nov. 12, i S3 7. 2. Clara S., b. July 7, 1813 ; m. Appleton Clark. 2. Sally B., b. Mar. 6, 181 7 ; d. Aug. 24, 1819. 2. James, b. Apr. 14, 1820; m. Ann W. Whittemore, Apr. 2, 1844. 3. Elizabeth Ann, b. Dec. 18, 1846 ; m. Eugene D. Shattuck of Ohio, Jan. 22, 1872. 3. Sybil H., b. Mar. 9, 1857 ; m. Silas A. Greenwood. 2. John, b. Feb. 21, 1822 ; m. Abigail D. Greenwood, Dec. 2, 1847 ; d. June 13, 1859. 3. Henry H., b. Apr. 11, 1856. 236 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. BROWNING. 2. Betsey B., b. May lo, 1824 ; m. James O. Curtis of Medford. 2. Sybil M., b. Apr. 7, 1826; m. Henry J. Hunt of Chelsea, Sept. 9, 1852. 2. George D., b. Feb. 5, 1S31 ; m. Jane Moore of Templeton ; d. army. 2. Josiah, b. Aug. 13, 1833; rem. Cleveland, O. I. Asaph, b. Mar. 3, 1791 ; m-TjOis Hastings of Petersham, Apr., 1S16 ; rem. Petersham. I. Rebecca, b. Mar. 22, 1793; m. Williams Wilbur. I. Susan, b. Feb. 5, 1795 ; m. Silas Wheeler; m. 2d, William Marean. I. George, b. Jan. 29, 1797 ; d. July 28, 181 7. I. Joshua, b. Jan. 15, 1799; m. Lavina Morse, Dec. 27, 1S21, who d. Nov. 7, 1S70; he d. Apr. 11, 1S77. 2. Asa B., b. Sept. 16, 1S22 ; m. Eliza Whittemore, May 20, 1846 ; d. army, Aug. 8, 1S63. [Seep. 138.] 3. Lyman W., b. Feb. 10, 1847 ; m. Flora Worrick of Athol, Nov. 8, 1873; res. Leominster. 4. Minnie Bertha, b. Nov. 29, 1879. 3. Albert H., b. Dec. 2, 1848 ; res. Portland, Me. 3. Lucius Herbert, b. Apr. i, 1851 ; m. Martha Raj'mond of Westminster ; res. Worcester. 3. Sarah L., b. Sept. 20, 1853. 3. Edgar A., b. June 14, 1856 ; res. Worcester. 3. Charles G., b. Oct. 4, 1858 ; res. Worcester. 3. Susan E., b. Feb. i, 1862. 2. Susan, b. Feb. i, 1825 ; m. Silas Newell Greenwood. 2. Lavina, b. Jan. 7, 1S28 ; m. Wheelock A. Cheney of Athol, May 25, 1852 ; res. Worcester. 2. Lucretia, b. Jan. 6, 1830; m. Levi Wan'en. 2. Lucy, b. June 20, 1832 ; m. J. Otis Hale. 2. Joshua Oilman, b. Dec. 3, 1835 ; rem. Conn. 2. Esther, b. July 12, 1841 ; m. Robert H. Chamberlain of Wor- cester, Jan. 10, 1865. I. Lucy, b. Dec. 27, 1800; m. Asa Marean. I. Eliza, b. May 29, 1803 ; m. Joel Morse. CAMPBELL. Vincent Campbell c. f. Hardwick ; m. Louisa Shumway, 1853. I. Anna Eliza, b. Dec. 15, 1853 ; d. Sept. 17, 1872. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 237 CAMPBELL. I. Susan L., b. July 5, 1S55 ; m. Chester Hinds of South Gardner, Oct., 1S77. I. Mary F., b. Apr. i, 1859 ; m. Frederick Homan of Worcester, Feb. 5, 18S0. I. George H., b. Aug. 19, i860. I. Albert V., b. Mar. 5, 1862 ; d. Oct. 16, 1864. I. William V., b. Sept. 15, 1870. CASE. Rev. Rufus Case, a retired clergyman, c. f. Jaffrey, N. H., 1875 ' "''■ Eh'ira Fish of Hardwick, June 2, 1842. CHENEY. LovERiNG A. Cheney c f. Barre ; m. Mary C. Hemenway, Nov. 27, 1851 : d. Mar. 29, 1879, a. 51. I. Ella M., b. Sept. 27, 1857 ; d. Dec. 28, 1859. I. Etta M., b. Jan. 11, 1S61. CHURCH. Stephen Church c. f. Rutland, 1774 ; built on the site afterward occu- pied by the Crystal House. In the Revolutionary War he was among the first to volunteer as a minute man, and afterward enlisted for the war ; m. Esther Moore ; d. July II, 1786; she d. Pelham, N. H., 1823. I . John Hubbard, b. Mar. 17,1772; m. Thankful Watson of Rutland ; m. 2d, Hannah Farnham of Newburyport, 1S06 ; both d. Pelham, N. H. ; he d. June 12, 1840. [See p. 183.] I. Mercy, b. June 22, 1774; m. Jene Stowel ; d. Lebanon, N. Y., Nov. 13, 1802. I. Cynthia, b. July i, 1776; m. Enoch Stowel; d. Lebanon, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1827. I. Stephen Parker, b. Apr. 10, 1784; m, Charlotte Brown, Nov. 20, 1S06; rem. Beverly; d. there. I. Hannah, b. Nov. 24, 17S6; m. Daniel Gage of Hudson, N. H. ; d. July 28, 1839. Asa, bro. of Stephen, c. f. Rutland, 1776. He was in the battle of Bunker Hill, and served through the war ; during his army service he HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CHURCH. kept a carefully written journal, \\-hich was sacredly preserved by the family till 1S35 °'' '36, when it was used in confirmation of testimony in reference to the pension of his widou', and was never returned. Hem. Rachel Newton; d. Feb. 15, 1S09, a. 59; she d. Dec. 2, 1S43, a. 91. . Benjamin, b. Oct. 4. 1776; m. Elizabeth Heald, Oct. 9, 1S03 ; d. June 23, 1S06. [See p. 166.] 2. Mary A^'hite, b. Jan. 24, 1S04 : m. Sampson Mason of Concord ; d. Aug. 27, 1S76. 2. Eunice I odd, b. Oct. i, 1S05. Lucy, b. Dec. 5, 1782 ; m. Salmon Gates. Patty: b. July 9, i 7S4 ; d. Oct. 3, 1840. .Asa, b. June 6, 17S6 : rem. Maine; d. June 10, 1S44. Ephraim, b. Mar. 18, 178S; d. Oct. 29, 1S16. Luke, b. June 15, 1790; d. Oct. i, 1S37. John, b Julv I, 1792 ; m. Eliza Morse, May 26, 1822 ; d. Mar. 9, i'j33; she d. Feb. 2, 1S74. 2. John Blanchard, b June 24, 1S23 ; m. .Adelaide Woodward, .Aug. 4, 1853, who d. Oct. 10, 1S5S ; m. 2d, lulia Leonard of .Ashfield ; rem N. Y. 3. Mary Emma, b. Sept 27, 1853; d. Feb. 14. 1S54. 3. Eliza Estelle, b. Dec. 9, 1855 ; d. Feb. 16, rS66. 2. .Adelphia E., b. Sept. i, 1825. 2. .Asa H., b. May 23, 1S28 ; res. Boston. 2. Eunice .Almeda, b. .Apr. 16, 1S32. I. Stephen, b. Aug. 20. 1794; m. Sophia Marean, Dec. 6, 1821 ; d. Oct. 24, 1S61. 2. Lucy E., b. Nov. 24. 1822 ; d. July 21, 1S25. 2. Lucy E., b. Apr. iS, 1S25. 2. Stephen Eelavan, b. Feb. 26, 1S2S; m. .Adelaide B. Wheeler, 1852 ; rem. Gardner. 3. Elizabeth .A., b. Jan. 9, 1853 ; m. Elinus E. Yoimg of (iardner, May 27, 1873. 2. Sophia Francene, b. July i, 1830. 2. Mary Harriet, b. July 31 , 1S32 ; m. Asa Temple of Gardner, Nov. ^4, 1853. CL.ARK. The two principal families of Clarks descended from the brothers John and S.4MUEL who came from Hopkinton. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 23 g CLARK. John Clark in 1774, was delegate from Hubbardston to the first Pro- vincial Congress of Massachusetts; b. J"ly 21, 1730; m. Elizabeth Norcross, June 7, 1750; d. Chester, Vt. I. John, b. 1751 ; ra. Jerusha Andrews ; d. Apr. 21, 1810. 2. Luther, b. Mar. i8, 1771 ; m. Sally Walker, Nov. 9, 1791, who d. Oct. 17, 1855 ; he d. May 3, 1S56. 3. Luther Reed, b. Mar. 19, 1792; m. Keziah Gates, June 4, 1S21 ; rem. Leominster. 3. Pamelia, b. July 24, 1794; m. Willard Johnson, Apr. 29, 1823; rem. Rutland. 3. William, b. Apr. t6. 1796 ; d. Aug. 18, iSoo. 3. Ira, b. Jan. 28, 1799 ; m. Rebecca Wood, Dec, 1826 ; rem. Leominster. 3. W'illiam A., b. July i, 1801 ; m. Martha Rice ; m. 2d, Eliza- beth Root ; rem. Ludlow. 3. Sally, b. May 13, 1803 ; m. Oilman Powers of Rindge, N. H., Mar. 10, 1833. 3. Adolphus, b. June 5, 1S05 ; m. Eliza Mundell ; rem. Leom- inster. 4. James Warren, b. Dec. 17, 1837 ; m. Sarah L. Morrow of Sheldon, Vt, Oct. it, 1S56. 5. Nora A., b. Sept. 7, 1867 ; (adopted.) 3. Arethusa, b. June 15, 1807 ; d. young. 3. Anson, b. Dec. 2, 1809; m. Fanny Clapp, Apr. 8, 1830; d. Rutland, May 24, 1854. 2. Martha, b. Apr. 9, 1772 ; m. Aaron Rice Clark of Barre ; d. July 22, 1811. 2. Anna, b. July 19, 1773 ; m. John Morse; rem. Keene, N. H. 2. John, b. Dec. 29, 1774 ; m. Sally Rice of Barre ; rem. Chester, Vt. 2. Oliver, b. June 3, 1776 ; m. Lois Clark, 1798 ; d. Aug. 11, 1835 ; she d. Mar. i, 1853. 3. William Smith, b. July 7, 1799 ; d. unmarried. 3. Dana, b. 1800; d. Dec. 3, 1859. 3. Elizabeth, b. 1804 ; m. Metcalf Wellman of Brimfield. 3. James Sullivan, b. July 23, 1807 ; m. Elizabeth R. Walker, Aug. 8, 1830; res. Grafton. 4. Appleton, b. Dec. 3, 1832 ; d. Sept. 5, 1835. 4. James Sullivan, b. Nov. 3, 1836 ; d. Apr. 2, 1859. 2^0 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CLARK. 4. Edward Sumner, b. Sept. 3, 1S39 ; m. Sarah G. Pratt, Nov. 21, 1S61 ; res. Grafton. 4. David, b. Oct. 6, 1S40; d. Oct. 20, 1S40. 3. Edward Sumner, b. July 23, 1S07 ; rem. ^^'orcester ; m. Mar- tha P. Brigham ; d. Oct. 2, 1S59. 3. Emily, b. iSio; m. James P. Appleton of Athol. 3. Oliver, b. 1S13 ; m. Lucy Smith, July 15, 1S34 ; d. Rutiand. ■ 4. Ellen, b. 1838 ; m. Charles E. Reed of Rutland, Aug. 30, 1S56. 3. Nancy, b. 1815 ; m. Benj. Arnold of Worcester : rem. Chicago. 3. William Henry, b. Oct. 6, 181 8; m. Abigail G. Adams, Oct. 2, 1S44 ; res. Wayland. 3. Louisa Jane, b. 1S24 : m. Oliver Wellington of PhiUipston, Mar. I, 1849. 2. Hannah, b. Dec. 23, 1777; m. Moses Rice, Dec. 21, 1800; d. Apr. 4, 1808. 2. William, b. Nov. 18, 1779; d. May 15, 1780. 2, Betsey, b. Nov. iS, 1781; m. James Smith of Brimfield ; d. June 30, 1809. 2, William Andrew, b. Oct. 2, 1783; m. Louisa Jennings of Lud- low ; drowned, Ohio, 1S20. 2. Jerusha, b. Feb. 27, 1785; m. Luther Gates of Barre, Feb. 26, 1809 ; rem. Chelsea, Vt. 2. Calvin, b. Jan. i, 1787 ; m. Nancy Norcross, 1808: rem. Hol- land Purchase, N. Y. 2. F^dmond, b. Aug. 13, 1790 : m. Patty Kelley of Barre, iSto ; rem. Chelsea, Vt. 2. Mary, b. Nov. 9, 1792 ; m. .\sa Tyler (.Crimes. I. \Villiam*, b. Apr. 1753; m. Hannah Smith of Rudand, Apr. 21, 1776; d. Mar. 6, 1S12 ; she d. Jan. i 7, 1853, a. 95. 2. J^ois, b. May, 17, 1780; m. Oliver Clark. 2. Abigail, b. ."^pr. 15, 1782; d. Feb. 8, 1813. 2. William Smith, b. Jan. 22, 17S4; m. Elizabeth Clark, May 22, 1S03, who d. Oct. 21, 1857 ; he d. Dec. 21, 1870. 3. Simpson, b. June 19, 1804; m. Nancy Lamb, May 3, 1827; d. Apr. 14; 1S33. 4 .\delphia Elizabeth, b. May 24, 1828. 4. George, b. Oct. 2, 1830, m. Theodocia Elmina Thompson, Mar. 16, 1854; res. Worcester. HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. ' 241 CLARK. 4. Simpson, b. May 28, 1832 ; m. Lois E. Brown, Oct. 29, 1857, who d. June, 1871 ; rem. Springfield. 4. Jane N., b. May 28, 1832 ; d. Mar. 31, 1847. 3. William Smith, b. May 3, 1S04 ; m. Mary Davis, Mar., 1828, who d. May 11, 1S52; m. 2d, Louisa (Stone) Morse, Dec. 25, i860; d. June 14, 1877. 4. Charles, b. Sept. 3, 1828; d. Apr. 19, 1S50. 4. John Davis, b. July 14, 1S30; d. Aug. 12, 1849. 4. William Lyman, b. May 19, 1832 ; m. Alecia M. Buxton, May 15, 1 86 1 ; rem. Springfield. 4. Mary H., b. Mar. 23, 1834 ; m. Fred Parker Morse. 4. Caroline Ehzabeth, b. Jan. 31, 1836; d. Oct. 8, 1844. 4. Albert, b. Aug. 12, 1838 ; m. Jemima McFarland, Aug. 11, i860; d. July 30, 1863. 5. Alice, b. Dec. 3, i860. 5. Frederick Burt, b. Nov. 3, 1862. 4. Sarah Augusta, b. May 25, 1840; m. Julius B. Hubbard, Jan. 26, 1861 ; d. Oct. 3, 1867. 4. Susan, b. Nov. 6, 1842 ; d. June 21, 1843. 4. AlsonWaite, b. Apr. 25, 1844 ; d. Apr. iS, iS68.[See p. 138.] 4. Elizabeth Susan, b. May i, 1S49 \ ™- Frederick E. Davis. 3. Appleton, b. Aug. 10, 1807; m. Clara S. Browning, Apr. 29, 1S35, who d. Jan. 22, 1878; res. Cambridge. 4. Mary Harriet, b. Oct. 14, 1839; m. John Gilman Waite. 4. Abby Mason, b. Apr. 2, 1S41. 4. Cecelia Witt, b. Oct. 29, 1843. 4. Susan R., b. Feb. 9, 1845. 4. Herbert A., b. Aug. 17, 1S47 5 ™- Ella Fletcher of Belmont ; res. Haverhill. 4. Sybil E., b. Dec. 30, 1849 ; m. Ephraim Emerton of Salem. 4. Mice C, b. Dec. 14, 1856; d. Dec. 21, 1859. 3. Elizabeth Caroline, b. May 22, 181 1 ; m. James Alson Waite. 3. Jonas Gilman, b. Feb. 1,1815; ™- Susan Wright, Oct. 6, 1836; res. Worcester. [See p. 179.] 3. Abigail, b. Apr. 4, 1S18 ; m. Elijah D. Allen, Apr. 30, 1S39 ; res. Springfield. 3. Leonard, b. Nov. 18, 1821 ; m. Althine Woodward, Feb. 10, 1847 ; res. Springfield. 31 U2 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CLARK. 4. George Frederick, b. Dec. 26, 1847 ; m. Clara Beebe of Longmeadow. 4. Ella Althine, b. May iS, 1S49 ; d. Aug. 19, 1S60. 4. Charles Hobart, b. Apr. 29, 1851 ; m. Helen M. DeRussy, Apr. 29, 1880. 4. Emma Caroline, b. Sept. 22, 1S54 ; m. Henry J. Whitcomb of Springfield. 4. Addie Louise, b. May 22, 1S57. 4. Mary Alice, b. Aug. 22, 1859. 4. Jonas Oilman, b. Mar. 28, 1862 ; drowned June 22, 1872, picnic excursion to Mt. Tom. 4. Susan, b. Oct. 28, 1865. 3. Sumner, b. Dec. 11, 1S23; m. Martha Ann Hartwell, Jan. 4, 1 85 3 ; res. .\gawam. 4. Carrie B., b. Sept. 9, 1S54 ; m. Almon Jones of Camden, N. v., Apr. 15, 1S80. 4. Nettie Lee, b. May 4, 1S56 ; d. Apr. 16, i860. 4. X'ilbert, b. Dec. 3, 1S57 ; d. May 4, 1S59. 4. James H., b. Sept. 28, 1S59. 4. iSIinnie M., b. Jan. 4, 1S62 ; m. John Schwartz of I'hila- delphia, Pa., Feb. 17, 1880. 4. Hattie J., b. Nov. 25, 1864. 4. Mary E., b. July 19, 1866. 4. M. Jasmine, b. Sept. i, 1S74 ; d. Feb. 17, 1S75. 2. Hannah, b. Apr. 3, 17S6 ; m. Joel Smith. 2. David, b. Feb. iS, 1788; m. Betsey Rugg, July 3, 1S14 ; rem. Worcester; d. Mar. 3, 1S28. 2. Leonard, b. Mar 15, 1790; m. Nancy Heard, 1815 ; m. 2d, Eu- nice Gleason, 1S19 ; rem. Worcester. 2. Mary Parker, b. Jan. 15, 1794; m. Samuel Cobb of Croton, Mar. 19, I Si I. 2. Isabella, b. Aug. 15, 1796 ; d. July 31, iSoo. 2. Simpson, b. Oct. 14, 1799 ; d. Aug. 26, t8oo. I. Moses, b. 1755 ; m. Mary Child of Rutland, Nov. 10, 1778; who d. Mar. 22, 1S05 ; he d. Oct. 17, 1823. 2. Polly, b. Aug. 15, 1779 ; m. Jason Woodward. 2. Moses, b. June 7, 17S1 ; m. Arethusa l^arkhurst, Aug. 4, 1804 ; d. May 14, 1849 ; she rem. N. Y. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 24.3 CLARK. 3. Lysander C, b. Nov. 17, 1805; m. Lucy Hastings; m. 2d, Mary AV. Hastings ; res. Worcester. 3. Mary Melissa, b. Oct. 11, 1807 ; m. Levi Peirce. 3. William Chapman, b. Nov. 13, 1809; m. Mary Worthington ; m. 2d, Cynthia W. Ball ; both of Springfield ; res. Worcester. 3. Daniel Parkhurst, b. Mar. 8, 1S12; m. Mary S. Merrick of Royalston, Dec. 11, 1844 ; res N. Y. 3. Moses Parkman, b. June 24, 1S14 ; d. N. Y., Sept. 30, 1858. 3. Parker Plympton, b. Jan. 4, 181 7; m. Mary E. Acker of Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1844 ; rem. N.J. 3. John Quincy, b. July 31, 1819 ; m. Catherine A. Adams of N. Y., Jan. 22, 1856 ; res. N. Y. 3. Arethusa Elizabeth, b. Nov. 12, 1S21 ; res. N. Y. 3. Bainbridge Shepherd, b. Mar. 27, 1824; m. Armedia Smyder of Washington, D. C, Dec. 18, 1855 ; res. N. Y. 3. George Homer, b. Feb. 5, 1827 ; m. Phillie A. Beatty of N. Y., May 16, 1855 ; res. N. Y. 3. Elijah Flagg, b. June 9, 1831 ; res. N. Y. 2. EUzabeth, b. Apr 15, 1783; d. Sept. 13, 1790. 2. Amiable, b. Nov. 7, 1785 ; m. Daniel Parkhurst. 2. Anna, b. Mar. 29, 1788; m. Roland Parkhurst. 2. John Flavel, b. Apr. 24, 1790; m. Mary White of Weymouth ; rem. Worcester. 2. Nehemiah Parker, b. May 31, 1792 ; d. Mar. 16, 1827. 2. Shepherd, b. Aug. 17, 1794 ; m. Mary Ann Dickinson of Peters- ham, Jan. 1825; d. Sept. 24, 1852; she d. Apr. 16, 1877, a. 70. [See p. 182.] 3. Mary Ann Field, b. Jan. 31, 1S26 ; m. Anson B. Clark. 3. Sarah Elizabeth, b. Mar. 10, 1827 ; m. Daniel E. Hastings of Barre, June 5, 1849 ^ d. Mar. 13, 1S50. 3. John Flavel Warner, b. June 30, 1830; d. June i, 1S54. 3. Ellen Augusta, b. May 2, 1832 ; d. June 16, 1857. 3. Maria D., b. July 13, 1834; m. Joseph S. Paige; m. 2d, Henry C. Waite of Minn., Jan. i, i860. 3. Nehemiah Parker, b. Apr. 8, 1836; m. Caroline E. Field of Roxbuiy, Sept. 12, i860; res. St. Cloud, Minn. 2U HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CLARK. 3. Clara Swan, b. Jan. 27, 1S39 ; m. Thomas C. McClure of St. Cloud, Minn., Dec. 4, 1S59. 3. Caroline Louise, b. Feb. 24, 1841 ; d. Aug. 3, 1S60. I. Elizabeth, b. 1758; m. Ohver Fairbanks, Nov. 9, 1777; rem. Springfield, Vt. I. Isaact b. 1760; m. Martha (Clark) Rangaw of Rutland, June 3, 17S4, who d. May 6, 179S; m. 2d, Polly Gates of Barre, June 9, 1S04, who d. Aug. r4, 1S59 ; he d. June 11, 1836. 2. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 24, 1785 ; d. Jan. 2, 1795. 2. Persis Rice, b. Aug. 20, r7S6; m. Moses Whiting of Dedhatn, Jan., 1S09. 2. Roxana Moore, b. June 30, 17SS ; res. Pioston. 2. George, b. Mar. 12, 1790 ; m. Charlotte Prentiss of Boston, No\-. 19, 1S20; rem. Boston. 2. Isaac, b. Feb. 14, 1792; m. Hannah E. ^\'ells of Charlestown, Sept. 13, 1 81 8, who d. June i, 1S65. He served in the war of 181 2 ; rem. Washington, D. C. 2. Noah, b. Oct. 8, 1793; m. Ruthy Billings of Sharon, May 29, 1 81 9 ; rem. Boston. 2. Justus, b. Sept. 22, 1795 ; d. 1848. 2. Ferdinand Nimrod, b. Apr. 18, 1798 ; d. May iS, 1880. 2. Makepeace Gates, b. Jan. S, 1805 ; m. Lucy Stone, June 20, 1830; d. June 2, 1839 ; she d. Oct. 7, 1865. 3. Ferdinand, b. Feb. 19, 1831 ; res. Barre. 3. Noel Augustus, b. Oct. 9, 1833; m. Sophronia R. Titus of Sutton, Nov. 15. 1854; res. Uxbridge. 3. Hattie Elizabeth, b. July 12, 1835. 3. Ellen, b. May 15, 1837 ; m. Isaac Henry Clark of Boston. 3. Lucy, b. Sept. 10, 1839. 2. Martha Huntington, b. C)ct. 29, 1S06 ; m. Sulhvan Bigelow. 2. Catherine Smith, b. May 17, 1808; m. Eli Clark. 2. Sarah Gates, b. Nov. 12, 1811 ; m. Edwin Woods. 2. William Gates, b. May 3, 1813 ; m. Lois Stone, Sept. 23, 1835. 3. Mary Ann, b. Mar. 31, 1836 ; m. Isaac Bryant, Sept. 22, 1857 ; rem. No. Brookfield. 3. Adelphia, b. May 9, 1839 ; m. Watson I. Peirce. 3. Eleanor, b. Feb. 6, iS4r ; m. Merrifield Clark. 3. Sophila, b. Apr. g, 1844. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 245 CLARK. 3. Sarah Anna, b. Jan. 7, 1S50; m. Alden W. Paine of Whitins- ville, Oct. 22, 1S72. 3. Arabella, b. July 9, 1S56 ; d. June 17, 1864. 2. Mary Harding, b. Jan. 6, 1S15 ; m. John Thompson. 2. Anson Bates, b. Nov. 6, 1S17 ; m. Mary Ann Field Clark, Jime S, 1851. 3. Mary Elizabeth, b. Mar. 24, 1S52; m. Dolson B. Searle of Minn. Feb. r6, 1875. 3. Abbott Bates, b. May 16, 1854. 3. Frederick Flenry, b. Nov. 24, 1S61. 2. Abigail Amanda, b. Oct. 27, 1819 ; m. Hiram Young; m. 2d, Elisha Murdock. 2. Edwin Henry, b. Oct. 27, 1S21 ; m. Sarah Yoimg, Apr. iS, 1843. 3. Sarah Olivia, b. Apr. 13, 1844 ; d. Sept. i, 1851. 3. Alfred, b. Nov. 21, 1S46 ; d. May 5, 1S5S. 2. Noah Addison, b. Sept. 14, 1824. I. Samuel, b. 1763 ; m. Persis Hinds, Nov. 9, 1786 ; rem. Chester, Vt. I. Experience, b. 1765 ; m. Nathan Holden ; d. Oct. i, 1790; he d. June 25, 1806, a. 53. I. Joseph, b. .^pr. 22, 1767 ; m. Phebe Rice of Marlboro', Nov. 28, I 7S4 ; d. Apr. 17, 1828 ; she d. Apr. i, 1S29. 2. Susanna, b. May 31, 1785 ; m. Calvin Hinds. 2. Sally, b. Mar. 24, 17S7 ; d. Flee. 2, 1820. 2. Joseph, b. May 20, 17S9; m. Susanna Perkins, May 27, 1810, who d. June 20, 1827, a. 37 ; m. 2d, Lucinda (Clark) Claflin of Milford, Nov., 1S27 ; rem. Worcester; d. Oct. 7, 1839. 2. Stepihen, b. Sept. 24, 1791 ; m. Azubah Irskine of Claremont, N. H., d. July 9, 1S51. 2. Martin, b. Sept. 7, 1794; m. Harriet Howes Perry of Barre, Nov. 20, 1S23. 3. HaiTiet Augusta, b. Aug. 20, 1824 ; d. Feb. 19, 1825. 3. Freeman Henry, b. Jan. 4, 1826 ; m. Mary H. Burnett of Hol- den, Aug. 26, 1S49 ; res. Flolden. 3. Louisa Elizabeth, b. Dec. 31, 1827 ; m. Clark Burnett of Hol- den, Nov. 7, 1850. 3. Charles Peny, b- Nov. 5, 1S30 ; m. Susan Forbush of Hard- wick, Nov. II, 1853; d. Aug. 14, 1863. ?7(5 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CLARK. 4. Dwiglit Edgar, b. Mar. 14, 1S56. 4. Frank H., b. Mar. 28, 1S5S. 3. Laura Maria, b. Apr. 20, 1833 ; m. Julius P. Varney of Barre, Jan. I, 1S61. 3. Mai7 Jane, b. Oct. 10, 1835. 3. Eveline Howes, b. Mar. 6, 1838 ; m. Walton M. Mirick, Nov, 7, 1S65 ; d. Jan. 6, 1S74. 3. Leander Harrison, b. Mar. 22, 1841 ; m. Ella A. Thayer of Barre, Apr. 20, 1871. 4. Charles Wesley, I ^ t^j-, ,, jg-, 4. Clarence Leslie, | ' -^" • o ' '-li- 4. Efifie May, b. Mar. 25, 1S77. 4. Minnie Ella, ] , „ , _ IT- • ( 1 11 r b. reb. is, 1870. 4. Wmme Adella, J -" ' ■' 3. Lyman Franklin, b. May i, 1844; d. Dec. 28, 1S63. 3. Dorothy Quincy, b. Oct. 5, 1796; d. Aug. 14, 1864. 3. Freeman, b. Oct. 13, 1799 ; d. July 28, 1820. 1 Ezra, b. May i, 1768 ; m. Jemima Nightingale, Sept. 16, 1790; d. May I, 1827 ; she cl. Apr. 29, 1855, a. 90. 2. Samuel, b- Dec. 28, 1 791 ; m. Sally Johnson, Apr. 20, 181 6 ; rem. Canada. 2. Experience, b. Jan. i, 1793 ; m. Nathan Holden, Sept., 1S09 ; d. Feb. 21, 1S38 ; he d. Mar. 7, 1838, a. 52. 2. EUzabeth, b. Sept. 27, 1794; d. Sept. 22, 1796. 2. Ezra, b. June 20, 1796; m. Susan Hinds, Apr., 181 6, who d. Sept. 21, 1S17, a. 27; m. 2d, Abigail Rice of Barre, Mar. 28, 1820, who d. Sept. 20, i860, a. 60; m. 2,'^, Sabrina (Cooper) Bixby of Dover, Vt., Apr. 22, 1861 ; rem. Barre. 2. Elizabeth, b. May 22, 1798; d. Mar. 17, 1799. 2. Aaron, b. Jan. 23, iSoo ; m. .\chsah Hinds, Oct., 1819 ; rem. Ohio. 2. Robert, b. Mar. 22, 1802 ; m. Maria Rice of BaiTe, ."Xpr. 2, 1828 ; rem. Barre. 2. Timothy Parker, b. May 26, 1804 ; m. Emeline Moulton of Spen- cer, Dec. 29, 1829 ; rem. N. Brookfield. 2. Jemima, b. Oct. 21, 1807 ; m. Harrison W. Sherman of Sterling, June 27, 1830. 2. John Stedman, b. May 26, 1809 ; ni. Eliza Ann Newell of Brim- field, Dec. 31, 1845 ; '^ss. Worcester. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 247 CLARK. I. Susanna, b. 1770; m. William Nightingale, May 29, 1788; res. Canada. Samuel, bro. of John, b. May 20, 1743 ; m. Mary Stone of Framingham, Sept. 10, 1772; came to H., 1796; d. May 22,1830; she d. Feb. 8, 1829. I. Mary, b. Dec. 14, 1773 ; d. Jan. 10, 1776. I. Simpson, b. Aug. 25, 1776 ; d. Jan. 22, 1841. I. Mary, b. Oct. 3, 1777 ; d. Nov. 3, 1777. I. Samuel, b. Sept. 25, 1778; ni. Fanny Holden, Apr. 22, 1805 ; d. May 4, 1854; she d. May 26, 1847, a. 66. I. Leonard, b. A[jr. 6, 1781 ; m. Harriet Brown, Sept. 12, 1824 ; d. Aug. 8, 1839 ; she d. June 25, 1877. 2. Danford, b. Jan. 5, 1825 ; m. Harriet E. Johnson of Barre, Dec. 3, 1846. 3. Ashton D., b. Apr. 5, 1S63. 2. Leonard, b. Oct. 6, 1827 ; d. May 31, 1877. 2. Lucius, b. Oct. 25, 1829 ; d. Oct. 14, 1843. 2. Clarissa Melinda, b. Apr. 9, 1832 ; m. John Phelps. 2. Sewell, b. Feb. 28, 1834; m. Mary N. Gleason, Jan. 12, 1858; res. .Springfield. I. Abijah, b. June 16, 1783 ; m. Betsey Heald, May 6, 1810; d. Aug. 28, 1859 ; she d. July 27, 1872. 2. Maria, b. Sept. 25, 1811. 2. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 20, 1813; m. Clark S. Bi.xby of Ban-e, Nov. 3, 1836, who d. Brookline, June 15, 1867. 2. Louisa, b. Jan. 24, 1816 ; m. Rev. John M. Stowe, Sept. 7, 1854. 2. Abijah Stone, b. Oct. 2, 1S18; m. Clara Swan, May i, 1845, who d. Apr. 5, 1873; ni. 2d, Mary Ann (McFar- land) Phelps, Mar. 31, 1875 \ res. Turners Falls. 3. Elizabeth, b. Feb. i, 1846. 3. George Abijah, b. Oct. u, 1847 ; res. Holyoke. 3. Maria Louise, b. Mar. 2, 1850; m. J. Harrison Waterman, M. D., of Westfield, Dec. 28, 1876. 3. Clara Swan, b. Apr. 7, 1852. 3. James Samuel, b. July 21, 1854. 3. Mary Kate, b. Aug. 31, 1856. 3. Charles Reuben, b. Apr. 11, 1S61 ; d. Aug. 16, 1862. 2-i.S HISTORY OF HVBBARDSTON. CLARK. I. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 19, 17S6; m. William Smith Clark. I. Nancy, b. Aug. 10, 17S8; m. Almon Stewart of Stafford, Conn., Oct. 31, 1813 ; rem. N. Y. I. Isaac, b. May 17, 1791 ; m. Betsey Thompson, Nov. i, 1S14, who d. Nov. 24, 1858; he d. Dec. 30, 1S54. 2. Valentine, b. July 31, 1S15 ; d. Sept. 20, 1S23. 2. Samuel, b. Aug. 24, 1S17; d. Aug. 27, 1817. 2. Hen-ey, b. Dec. 19, 181S ; m. Louisa Clark, Sept. 7, 1S43. 3. Louisa Elizabeth, b. Nov. 2, 1S44 ; m. Moses Leland. 3. Eleanor Maria, b. Dec. 24, 1S47 \ *^- F^ti. 14, 1879. 3. Fanny Etta, b. May 31, 1851 ; m. William H. Sargent. 3. Charles Hervey, b. Dec. 10, 1852. 3. Frederick Merrifield, b. Apr. 22, 1S55 ; m. Addie VV. Hart- well, May 30, 18S0. 3. Alfred Stockwell, b. June 4, 1857. 3. Hobart, b. Dec. 31, i860. 2. Fanny, b. Sept. 13, 1821 ; m. Edward Merrick of Sterling, Nov. 7, 1841 ; res. Princeton. 2. Elizabeth, b. July 8, 1825 ; m. Leonard Wilson of Rutland, Jan. 16, 1850. 2. Isaac, b. June 4, 1S2S ; d. iNIay 29, 1833. I. .\bigail, b. Sept. i, 1793 ; m. Jonas Heald. Eli Cl.-\rk c. f Barre about 1770; m. Lois Stone of Rutland, who d. Dec. 12, 1836, a. 84 ; he d. Dec. 26, 18x7, a. 66. I. Anna, b. Dec. 9, 1771 ; m. Jonas Merriam of Westminster. I. Moses, b. May 6. 1773 ; d. Oct. 26, 1819. I. I^li, b. Nov. 2, 1775 ; m. Patience Stone; rem. Roxbury. I. Polly, b. Aug. 16, 1779 ; m. Nathan Raymond of \Vestminster. I. Nathan, b. iNIar. 18, i 7S3 ; m. Diantha Merritt of Templeton ; d. Aug. 14, 1825. 2. Eli, b. June 13, 1S08 ; m. Catherine S. Clark, Aug. q, 1834, who d. Oct. 27, 1845 ; m. 2d, Laura Grimes, Feb. 9, 1S47; d. Jan. 22, 1856. 3. .Vlmond ^V., b. Mar. 6, 1S41 ; d. army, Sept. 16, 1S62. [See p. 138.] 2. Lois, b. June 21, iSio; m. Ira Stearns of Lancaster, who d. Aug. 15, 1879; she d. Nov. 3, 1879. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 24^ CLARK. 2. Nathan, b. Aug. 8, 181 2 ; d. Nov. 21, 1836. 2. Diantha, b. Apr. 25, 18 14 ; m. Almond Whittemore of Leominster. 2. Asa, b. Feb. 25, 1818; res. Sandwich Islands. 2. Simeon, b. Apr. 30, 1820 ; m. Mary Morse, Dec. 17, 1846 ; rem. Princeton. 2. Hiram, b. July 2, 1822 ; m. Virginia M. Wakefield of Worcester; rem. Worcester. 2. Sarah, b. Oct. 10, 1S25 ; m. Orville James Gibson of Leomins- ter, May 10, 1 84 8. Samuel, b. Oct. 18, 1787 ; m. Nancy Spring, Oct., 1S09; d. Dec. 24, 1837 ; she d. Nov. 8, 1851. 2. Betsey Cook, b. July 14, iSio; m. Joseph W3'att of Lowell; d. Dec. 4, 1869. 2. Mary Robbins, b. June i, 1812 ; m. Charles W. Blood. 2. Nancy, b. June 22, 1S15 ; m. J. Emerson Greenwood. 2. Moses, b. July 13, 1818; m. Sarah Cunningham of Leicester; res. Chester. 2. Samuel, b. May 6, 1S20; m. Georgianna Batchelor of Deerfield, N. H. ; d. Concord. 2. Ann, b. Sept. 5, 1822 ; m. George H. Mann ; m. 2d, Moses Davis. 2. Nelson Parker, b. Mar. 8, 1825 ; m. Susan F. Knowlton of North- wood, N. H., June, 1859 ; d. New Boston, N. H., June 25, 1880. [Seep. 182.] 2. Sarah, b. July 6, 1827 ; m. Stratford C. H. Bailey of Hopkin- ton, N. H. ; res. N. Y. City. 2. Ellen, b. Sept. 27, 1831 ; m. Phinn P. Bixby of Concord, N. H. 2. Elbridge Gerry, b. June 8, 1834 ; d. June 25, 1853. Asa, b. Jan. 6, 1789 ; m. Lois Simonds, Nov. 23, 1815, who d. Dec. 22, 1858; he d. Mar. 16, 1872. 2. Mary Maria, b. June 13, 1817 ; d. Sept. i, 1849. 2. Louisa, b. Sept. 5, 1819 ; m. Hervey Clark. 2. Asa Gardner, b. May 5, 1821 ; m. Miriam L. Newton, Sept. 30, 1845, who d. Nov. 8, 1S79 ; he d. Mar. 20, 1870. 3. Mary Ann, b. Sept. 25, 1S48 ; d. Sept. 5, 1849. 3. George W., b. June 23, 1850. 3. Etta Maria, b. Mar. 19, 1854. 2. Charlotte, b. Feb. 12, 1823 ; d. Mar. 21, 1873. 32 250 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CLARK. 2. Lura, b. July 30, 1S26 ; m. S. A. Whitney ; m. 2d, S. K. Buell of Worcester. 2. Merrifield, b. Sept. S, 1S2S ; m. Eleanor W. Clark, Mar. 28, 1859. 3. William Merrifield, b. Dec. 28, 1863. 3. Mary Isabel, b. Sept. i, 1869. 3. Nellie Lois, b. Aug. 28, 1873. 2. Lorinda, b. July 10, 1S30; m. John V. Stone of Roxbury ; res. Worcester. 2. Stockwell, b. Mar. 30, 1832. 2. Eli Edward, b. Nov. 28, 1834 ; d. army, Sept. 12, 1S64. [Seep. 139.] 2. Washburn, b. Dec. 2, 1S36 ; m. Ella A. McCoy of Hudson, N. H., Jan. 29, 1S74. 3. Lottie, b. 1S73. 3. Sumner, b. Mar. 10, 1S76. 3. Lois Ella, b. Dec. 22, 1S77. 3. Arthur S., b. Aug. 9, 1880. I. Betsey, b. Jan. 29, 1792 ; m. Charles Wright. I. Lois, b. Mar. 10, 1794 ; m. Dexter Phelps. Anthony Cl.4RK c. f. Rutland 1768; settled where Warren Clark now lives. He, his sons, his daughter Anna (Mrs. Adams), and his grandsons, Amos and Benjamin, all had a wide reputation for skill in curing diseases by the use of roots and herbs. He d. May 29, 1792 ; his wife Jennie, d. Feb. 12, 1814, a. 82. I. Peter, m. Mitty Rhodes, May 10, 1788 ; d. June 22, 1820. 2. Elizabeth, b. July 5, 178S; m. Otis Gale; m. 2d, Wm. Jackson, who d. Templeton. 2. i\nna, b. Feb. 17, 1791 ; rem. Boston. 2. Peter, b. June 5, i 793, m. Elydia (Wiley) Chester, Sept. 23, 1841 ; d. Feb. 27, 1S54. 3. Arthamiza, b. Dec. 11, 1842; d. Feb. 16, 1846. 2. Daniel, b. May 12, 1796; m. Betsey P. Bartlett, 1832 ; d. Apr. 19, 1843. 2. Jonas W., b. June 17, 1799 ; res. Boston. 2. Mitty, b. Sept. 15, 1801 ; m. Amos Clark. 2. Jenny, b. Nov. 21, 1804; rem. Boston. 2. Amos F., b. Nov. 9, 1808; res. Boston. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 231 CLARK. 2. Caleb S., b. July 7, iSio ; res. Boston. 2. Anthony F., b. July 16, 1813 ; res. Boston. I. Anna, b. 1762 ; m. Ralph Adams. I Amos, b. June 30, 1768; m. Jemima Cobb, June 2, 1789, who d. Oct. 15, 1833, a. 70. 2. Patty, b. Dec. 28, 1789. 2. Olive, b. June 9, 1792 ; d. May 26, 1S20. 2. Amos, b. June 9, 1798 ; m. Mitty Clark, Mar. 14, 1S21 ; who d. Aug. 9, 1846 ; he d. July 5, i860. 3. Amos F., b. July 20, 1830. 3. Eliza Ann, b. Sept. 12, 1835. 3. Lyman F., b. Oct. 13, 1837 ; m. Nellie M. 4. Moses Franklin, b. Nov. 10, 1877. 3. Jonas W., b. Sept. 24, 1840. 3. George W., b. June 25, 1S43; d. Oct. 23, 1843. 3. Francis J., b. Jan. 5, 1846. 2. Benjamin A., b. Mar. 15, 1803 ; d. June 21, 1826. 2. Peter F., b. Feb. 27, 1807 ; m. Mary Smith ; d. Apr. 27, 1S73. 3. Esther, b. Aug. 15, 183S. 3. John C, b. Aug. i, 1840; m. Sarah J. Beede of Gilmanton, N. H. ; rein. Worcester. 4. Eva Marcella, b. May 18, 1868. W.4RREN CL.4RK, b. Apr. 23, 7825 ; m. Eliza Ann Paddon of Nashville, N. H., 1849. I. Warren, b. Apr. i, 1850. I. Ainsworth, b. Nov. 17, 1S51. I. Edward, b. May 19, 1855. I. Irving, b. June 26, 1S58. I. Arthur Sumner, b. July iS, i860; d. Jan. 6, 1S63. I. Eliza Jane, b. July 8, 1862. I. Charles, b. Feb. 16, 1S65. I. Helen Myra, b. Dec. 21, 1868; d. Dec. 11, 1872. Stillman Clark c. f. Dorchester; m. Miranda Newton, Nov. 3, 1S40 ■ rem. Jamaica, Vt., 1856. I. Mary M., b. July 12, 1841 ; m. R. Howard of Jamaica, Vt., July 6, 1S75. I. George A., b. July 22, 1842 ; d. Jan. 17, 1843. 2S2 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CLARK. 1. Emily M., b. Feb. 4, 1S45 ; m. H. A. Morse of Leominster, Aug. S. 1865. I. Ella L.. b. July 31, 1848. I. John M., b. Dec. 22, 1S50 ; m. Abby Prouty of Jamaica, Vt., Dec. 7, 1875. I. Hiram A., b. July 30, 1852 ; d. Sept. 14, 1852. I. Warren H., b. May 9, 1854 ; d. Aug. 25, 1854. I. Charlotte A., b. Oct. 7, 1855 ; m. W. G. Sheffner of Jamaica, Vt., June 6, 1876. CLEMENCE. Henry Clemence, c. f Brookfield about 1814; m. Harriet W. Waite, Nov. 27, 1821, who d. Dec. 11, 1S24; m. 2d, Betsey Loring of Sturbridge, Dec. 31, 1826, who d. July 16, 1S60, a. 64 ; rem. Worcester. I. Richard H., b. Sept. 28, 182 1 ; d. Sept. 17, 1S68. I. Mary, b. Aug. i, 1823 ; d. Jan. 14, 1825. I. Mary E., b. Jan. 13, 1S28; m. Henry C. Willson of Worcester, Sept. 6, 185 I. I. Lucia C, b. Apr. 26, 1830 ; d. Sept. 6, 1836. I. Nancy A., b. July 20, 1831 ; d. Sept. 6, 1831. I. Chloe Ann, b. Jan. 17, 1833 ; d. Sept. 13, 1836. I. Lucia Ann, b. Feb. 9, 1838; m. Samuel D. Peny of Coldbrook, Nov. 26, 1859 ; res. Worcester. CLEVELAND. Henry L. Clevelanij c. f Hardwick ; m. Amanda Keith, Oct. 23, 185 i. I. Charles Henry, b. Feb. 9, 1S55 ; m. Alice Brooks, Oct. 6, 1875. 2. Helen Mabel, b. Mar. 6, 1877. 2. Jessie M., b. July 9, 1879. I. Horace Fremont, b. Aug. 2, 1856. I. Simeon Leroy, b. July 25, 1859 ; d. Feb. 23, 1861. CLIFFORD. Jonathan Clifford c. f. Southboro', 1778; m. Mary Bridges, who d. Mar. 5, 1839, a. 80; he d. Aug. 21, 1803, a. 51. I. Thankful, b. Oct. 17, 1779 ; m. Daniel Green. I. Joanna, b. June 16, 1781 ; m. John Murdock of Westminster, July I, 1804 ; both d. Westminster. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 253 CLIFFORD. I. Luther, b. Dec. 24, 17S2 ; for many years deputy sheriff of \A'or- cester County ; m. Lydia Murdock of Westminster, Sept., 1805 ; d. Fitchburg, Jan. 25, 1864. 2. Martin, b. Sept. 3, 1806; m. Mary Ann Hancock, Apr., 1S32, who d. June 15, 1834, a. 28 ; m. 2d, Eliza Baker of Pres- cott ; d. Amherst, Dec. 14, 1879. 2. Achsah, b. Jan. 27, 1808 ; d. Nov. 2, 1819. 2. Warner, b. Feb. 25, iSio; m. Lorinda Hartwell, May 6, 1833; res. Worcester. 2. William J., b. Nov. 29, 1812 ; m. Sarah P. Spring, Dec. 2, 1834 ; d. Fitchburg, Aug. 5, i860. 2. Betsey, b. July 2, 1819 ; m. Edward Murdock; m. 2d, Samuel W. Hayward of Fitchburg, Sept., 1852, who d. Feb. 27, ] S59 ; m. 3d, Asa R. Trowbridge of Newton, Sept. 6, 1S77. 2. Samuel Newell, b. Feb. 20, 1827 ; res. Fitchburg. I. Nellie, b. Jan. 24, 1785 ; m. Gideon Reed; both d. New Salem. I. Josephus, b. Apr. 20, 1790; m. Isabel Adams, Dec. 21, 1813, who d. Mar. 4, 1865 ; he d. Oct. 15, 1S76. 2. Anson C, b. Apr. 17, 1S15 ; m. Clara Wyman, July 7, 1842; res. Worcester. 2. Betsey, b. Jan. 13, 1817 ; m. Henry B. Rice of Natick, Nov. 4, 1S50 ; d. Aug. 13, 1868. 2. Celicia, b. Aug. 31, 181 8 ; m. Harrison Wyman. 2. Dorinda, b. Feb. 9, 1820; m. Samuel H. Hastings. 2. Eleanor, b. Nov. 16, 1821 ; m. John Webster of Southbridge, Nov. 29, 1843 ; res. So. Royalston. 2. Fidelia, b. Aug. 22, 1823 ; d. Aug. 27, 1843. 2. Isabel, b. Sept. 5, 1825 ; m. John A. Smith of Worcester, Nov. 27,1851. 2. Josephus, b. Mar. 31, 1827 ; m. Lucy E. Dunn, Nov. 25, 1852 ; res. Phillipston. 2. Nathan, b. Oct. 27, 1828; d. Nov. 16, 1846. 2. Rebecca, b. Feb. 19, 1831 ; d. July 31, 1857. I. Polly, b. Sept. 7, 1795 ; m, Luther Rice; m. 2d, Luther Kendall; d. Framingham. CODDING. Zenas Codding c. f. Vt. ; m. Mary Ann Mundell, Aug. 9, 1849. 254 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CODDING. I. Mary Emily, b. Sept. 29, 1S51 ; m. Warren Handy of Holden, Sept. 23, 1S80. I. Franklin E., b. Oct. i, 1S53. I. Adin Everard, b. June 24, 1S55 ; d. Aug. 29, 1S5S. I. William E., b. Feb. 10, 1857 ; d. Aug. 30, 185S. I. Julia Ann, b. Mar. 28, 1861. I. Lizzie Jane, b. Aug. 26, 1S63. I. Freddie Albert, b. July 5, 1868. I. Arthur Edson, b. Jan. 31, 1873. COFFIN. Eben Moulton Coffin c. f. ^Voburn, 1S72; m. Mattie E. Corey, Jan. 18, 1S66. I. Mattie E., b. Jan. 26, 1S67. I. Willie, b. Apr. 18, 1S69. I. George Irving, b. June iS, 1871. I. Arthur Gilman, lip, o d. Sept. 27, 1S76. I. Albert Clark, j ^- ^^^- ''' '^" ' d. Sept. 12, 1876. r. Charles, b. May 15, 1878. Thomas T. Coffin, bro. of Eben Moulton, c. f. Woburn, 1S73 ; m. Esther E. Gilman, 1853 ; d. July 16, 1S74, a. 41. I. John Henry, b. Sept. 21, 1857. I. Frank Benjamin, b. Jan. 26, 1S61. I. Fannie Gilman, b. Mar. 7, 1S63 ; d. Feb. 12, 1S78. I. Fred T., b. Jan. 24, 1865. I. Florence T., b. Jan. 10, 1S67. I. Lizzie, b. Mar. 25, 1S69. I. Josie M., b. Oct. 18, 1872. COLEMAN. Six brothers, John, Almond, Amhkrst, Perez, Benjamin Franklin and Lafa^eite Coleman c. f. Templeton. John Colejlan m. Lucinda Underwood; d. Jan. 20, 1S40, a. 56. I. George B., b. Apr. 20, 1816 ; m. Mary D. Prentiss, Apr. 30, 1840 ; rem. Worcester ; d. there. I. John W., b. Feb. 3, 1818; d. May 8, 1821. I. Samuel M., b. Nov. i, 1S19 ; d. Oct. 7, 1822. I. John W., b. Dec. 28, 1821 ; rem. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 2jj COLEMAN. I. Reuben C, b. Oct. i6, 1S23. I. Samuel M., b. Sept. 24, 1S25 ; d. Sept. 17, 1847. I. Sylvanus, b. Sept. 10, 1S27. I. Horace U., b. Aug. 24, 1S29. I. Washington, b. June 4, 1S32. I. Larkin, b. June 21, 1S34. I. Francis L., b. July 25, 1S37 ; d. June 24, 1840. .'\lmond, m. Bethia Homer, who d. Jan. 27, 1828 ; m. 2d, Dorinda Par- tridge, Oct. 7, 1S29, who d. Aug. 17, 1S51, a. 47 ; he d. Gard- ner, July 15, 1864. I. William, b. Jan. i, 1S09 ; rem. Vt. I. Harriet, b. Apr. 18, 181 1 ; m. Apollos A. Allen. I. Almond, b. Mar. 11, 1813 ; m. Betsey S. Brown, who d. Dec. 29, 1864, a. 53 ; m. 2d, Esther (Bullock) Kendall, July 4, 1S68. 2. Oliver B., b. May 15, 1841 ; m. Ellen E. Moore, July 26, 1866, who d. Aug. 30, 1870; m. 2d, Amy Johnson, of Wis. ; res. Wis. 2. Sibbell, b. July 9, 1842 ; m. Elbridge A. Gay. 2. .\bby L., b. June 15, 1844; d. June 8, 1S61. 2. Almond H., b. July n, 1845 ; d. Aug. 13, 1S45. 2. Persis S., b. June 15, 1846 ; res. Otter River. 2. William S., b. Aug. 26, 1S47 ; res. Jacksonville, Vt. 2. Calvin, b. Feb. 2, 1849 ; m. Ruth Matthews of Hahfax, Vt. ; res. Halifax, Vt, 2. Charles, b. July 26, 1S50; m. Cora Day of So. Gardner ; res. So. Gardner. 2. Julia A., b. Oct. 12, 185 1 ; m. Leander S. Stone of Fitchburg. 2. Emerson H., b. Feb. 26, 1853 ; d. June 10, 1861. 2. Rufus, b. Dec. 2, 1854. I. Olive G., b. Aug. 28, 1815 ; m. Ebenezer Chapman Warren. I. Bethia, b. Jan. 28, 1818 ; m. Cyrus Estabrook of Westminster, Oct. 25, 1838; res. Sterling. I. Hervey, b. Sept. 12, 1820; m. Sarah A. French, Mar. 20, 1841. 2, Sarah Bethia, b. July 25, 1S43. 2. Hervey Perez, b. Dec. 3, 1845 ; m. Clara J. Collins, Sept. 25, 1868. 2. Henry S., b. 1848 ; m. Ella A. Mann, Aug. 16, 1870. 3. Grace A., b. Apr. 16, 1S73. 2^6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. COLEMAN. 3. Elwin H., b. Feb. 10, 1S79. 2. Mary Elizabeth, b. Jan. 12, 1S50. 2. Edrick H.,b. 1S52 ; m. Nellie J. Cram of Gardner, Feb. 17, 1875. 2. Frederick, b. Aug. 31, 1S61. I. Edmond, b. Oct. 8, 1S22 ; m. Louisa Pond, Oct. 10, 1844. 2. Louisa E., b. Dec. 4, 1844; d. May 29, 1S49. 2. Stephen Clark, b. Aug. 23, 1846; d. Aug. 7, 1S49. 2. Herbert E., b. Oct. 16, 1849. 2. Willie M., b. Sept. 4, 1857. I. Polly, b. Mar. 2, 1825 ; d. May 30, 1831. I. Adaline, b. June 15, 1830; m. Timothy N. Carroll of Fitzwilliam, N. H., Nov. 7, 1850. I. Charlotte P., b. Apr. 15, 1S32 ; d. Oct. 8, 1S51. I. Levina, b. Oct. 16, 1833 ; d, Jan. 4, 1849. I. Austin, b. May, 1835 ; m. Sarah E. Walker of Winchendon, Jan. 5, i860; d. Jan. 5, 1861. 2. Austin Edward, b. Jan. 5, 1861. I. Appleton R., b. Dec. 6, 1836; m. Minen'aA. Bosworth of Royals- ton, Apr. 5, 1855 ; res. Gardner. I. Lucy, b. Jan. iS, 1839 ; ra. Frank F. Priest of Gardner. I. Darius, b May 7, 1841 ; m. Elmira A. Bosworth of Royalston, Jan. 28, 1870. I. Dorinda, b. Feb. 28, 1843; d. Sept. i, 1S63. I. Sylvester, b. Feb. 16, 1846 ; rem. Nashua, N. H. Amherst, m. Tabitha Pollard, Mar. 30, 181 2 ; d. Oct. 8, 1826 ; she d. Nov. 15, 1872. I. Hannah, b. Sept. 5, 181 2 ; m. Ellis Joslin of Leominster. I. Mary, b. Mar. 28, 1814; m. Hammond Munn of Templeton. I. Joel, b. Apr. 8, 1816 ; m. Laura Pratt of New Ipswich. N. H. ; res. West Gardner. I. Ella Slocomb, b. Aug. 12, iSiS; m. Mary Ann Pratt of New Ips- wich, N. H. ; d. Gardner, 1878. I. Eli Amherst, b. Apr. 24, 1S23 ; m. Lucy Lufkin ; rem. Barre. 2. Lucy Emma, b. Aug. 12, 1846. I. Philander S., b. Sept. 9, 1825 ; m. Mary Elizabeth Lewis of West- minster; m. 2d, Catharine Pratt of New Ipswich, N. H., who d. i860; he d. Barre. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 23 j COLEMAN. Perez, m. Rebecca Clark; d. Oct. 28, 1S48, a. 60; shed. Mar. 20, 1854, a. 60. I. John M., b. Feb. 17, 1S17 ; m. Hattie Pond, Dec. 24, 1839 ; rem. 2. Eliza Anna, b. Apr. 23, 1840. 2. Mary Rebecca, b. May 15, 1841. 2. Harriet Adelaide, b. Sept. 11, 1843. 2. Clara E., b. May 29, 1846 ; d. Aug. 22, 1849. I. Eliza Jane, b. July i, 1S19; d. May 20, 1821. I. Stephen C, b. Mar. 7, 1822 ; d. Apr. 7, 1831. I. Perez Oilman, b. June 20, 1823; m. Prudence Murdock, Apr. 26, 1849. 2. Lemuel E., b. May 16, 1850. 2. Henry Gilbert, b. May 19, 1S51 ; d. Jan. 10, 1852. 2. Henry Gilbert, b. Dec. 3, 1S52. 2. Adeline A., b. Aug. 24, 1854 ; m. Horace Joslin. 2. Isaac M., b. July 3, 1856. 2. Mary Ann, b. Sept. 30, 1863. I. Eda Ann, b. Oct. 29, 1824 ; m. Benjamin F. Pierce, r. David A., b. Apr. 19, 1828; d. Apr. 18, 1831. I. Lemuel F., b. July 13, 1829 ; d. Sept. 2r, 1848. I. David C, b. Mar. 18, 1834 ; d. Oct. 4, i860. Benjamin Franklin, m. Alice W. Warren, Oct. 27, 1833. I. Alice Jane, b. Jan. 9, 1834 ; m. George S. Bates. I. Benjamin Franklin, b. Aug. 7, 1S36 ; d. Oct. 31, i860. I. Christopher Melvin, b. Oct. 29, 1840; d. Jan. 2, 1861. I. Delia Ann, b. Dec. 5, 1846 ; m. Henry H. Lund ; d. Aug. 16, 1873. Lafavette, m. Eunice Green, Apr. 19, 1849 ; rem. Gardner. I. Sarah Augusta, b. July 13, 1851. CONANT. Levi Con.ant c. f. Sutton; m. Sarah Foster; d. Dec. 4, 1825, a. 50; she d. Sept. 22, 1S49, a. 73. I. Levi, b. May 28, 1802 ; m. Eliza Savage, Feb. 20, 1827; d. Dec. I, 187S. 2. Levi W., b. Oct. 3, 1827 ; m. Mary S. Parkhurst. 2. Mary Elizabeth, b. Aug. i, 1830; m. Almander Damon; m. 2d, John B. Flynn. 33 zjS HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. CONANT. 2. Benjamin P., b. May 7, 1832 ; m. Haniet E. Morse, Aug. 10, 1854 ; d. Nov. 22, 1S79 ; she d. May 30, 1880. 3. Etta D., b. May 26, 1855 ; m. Elwyn Wheeler. 3. Fred Arthur, b. June 27, i860; d. Oct. 27, 1864. 2. Frances Ann, b. Dec. 13, 1S37 ; m. Dumont Marean. DALRYMPLE. JoNATH,A.N Bruce Dalrymple c. f. Northboro' ; m. Sylvia Warren of N., 1827, who d. Oct. 14, 1843, a. 42 ; he d. Oct. 28, 1843, a. 39. I. Charles Henry, b. Sept. 9, 1S28 ; m. Rebecca H. Barnes, 1S64 ; res. Marlboro'. I. Sarah Sophia, b. Nov. 12, 1829 ; m. Marshall H. Hastings of Shrews- bury, 184S. I. Hannah Elizabeth, b. Dec. 22, 1830 ; adopted in 1843, by S. D., and Elizabeth Thompson ; name changed to Thomp- son ; res. Ithaca, N. Y. I. Samuel Augustine, b. Dec. 5, 1832 ; m. and settled in Ithaca, N. Y. I. Caleb, b. Sept. 3, 1834; name changed to Caleb Warren; m. a Mrs. Harrington ; res. Washington, Iowa. I. Wm. Everett, b. Mar. 11, 1836 ; name changed in 1845, to Wm. E. Warren ; m. Lydia Elvira Houghton of Vernon, Vt,, 1859, who d. 1872 ; m. 2d, Sarah Houghton of Ver- non, Vt., 1873 ; res. Worcester. DAMON. Alonzo Damon c. f Springfield, Vt. ; m. Hairiet E. Osgood, who d. Feb. I, 1861 ; [seep. 167 ;] m. 2d, Mary (Ball) Grimes, Sept. 4, 1861. I. Eugene Alonzo, b. May 29, 1846; d. Leominster, June 24, 1875. I. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 12, 1851. I. George W., b. Oct. 24, 1857 ; d. Feb. i, 1861. [See p. 167.] Almander, bro. of Alonzo, c. f. Springfield, Vt. ; m. Mary Elizabeth Conant, June i, 1S54. I. Herbert, b. Sept. 9, 1855 ; m. Amy A. Parkhurst, May i, 1S78. I. Alfred Levi, b. Aug. 27, 1857. I. Alice Eliza, b. Apr. i, i860; d. Apr. 13, i860. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 2sg DAVIS. Several families named Davis resided here between 1770 and iSoo. Brigham Davis c. f. Holden ; m. Sally WaiTen, who d. Apr. 27, 1845 ; he d. Aug. 22, 1S44, a. 59. I. Caroline, b. July 4, 1810; d. May 16, 1S16. I. John Warren, b. Sept. 8, 1S13 ; m. Nancy Gray, Oct. 22, 1844 ; d. Sept. 10, 1845. 2. John \\'arren, b. Aug. 23, 1S45 ; d. Dec. i, 1S45. I. Harriet, b. Feb. 21, 1816 ; d. Dec. 21, 1816. I. Joseph E., b. Mar. 29, 1S20; d. Mar. 11, 183 1. I. Sarah Ann, b. .\ug. 12, 1S23 ; d. Jan. 12, 1844. I. Carlo B., b. May 3, 1826 ; m. Chloe Broad of Barre, July 20, 1847. 2. Walter Warren, b. July 22, 1852 ; d. Oct. i, 1852. 2. George Henry, b. Sept. 24, 1855. Israel, bro. of Brigham, c. f. Holden ; m. Sarah Holt, who d. July 27, 1S59, a. 95 ; he d. Aug. 24, 1848, a. 82. I. Sally, b. Jan. 15, 1794. I. Israel, b. June 19, 1803 ; m. Chloe W. Waite, Nov. 2, 1824, who d. C)ct. 21, 1842; m. 2d, Lois (Stoue) Williams, May 30, 1848, who d. Sept. 22, 1875 ; he d. Oct. 24, 1872. 2. Harriet Waite, b. Aug. 5, 1825 ; d. Sept. 21, 1S51. 2. John Sumner, b. July 22, 1S27. 2. Sarah, b. Mar. 9, 1831 ; d. May 18, 1846. 2. CJeorge Hill, b. Mar. 14, 1849 ; m. Rosilla Hager of Athol, June I, 1S76. 3. Walter George, b. Aug. 12, 1878. 3.. Warren Horace, b. Jan. 12, 1880. 2. Horace M., b. Nov. 12, 1850. IS.A.AC Davis c. f. Princeton, 1829 ; m. Catherine ^Voodward, May 3, 1842. Myron VV., b. July 6, 1844 ; res. Utah. Abby Louisa, b. June 25, 1848 ; m. Edward C. Hamilton. Mary Lizzie, b. Nov. 4, 1857. Ella Althine, b. Nov. 27, i860 ; d. Oct. 3, 1862. Carrie Rachel, b. Aug. 18, 1863. Silas Davis c. f. Templeton ; m. Patty Peirce, June 9, 181 1, who d. Mar. 25, 1S31 ; m. 2d, Betsey (Rice) Underwood, Dec, 18^1 • d. Aug. 17, 1832 ; she res. Spencer. I. .\masa Gaj', b. Oct. 28, 181 1 ; m. Polly Goodspeed, Feb. 26, 1S35, 26o HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. DAVIS, who d. Aug. 8, 1S39; m. 2d, Alice Pollard, May 13, 1S41, who d. Mar. 18, 1S45 ; m. 3d, Catherine Pierce, May 9, 1S46, who d. Sept. 20, 1851 ; m. 4th, Maria D. Lincoln, July i, 1S52, 2. Abby Price, b. Nov. 9, 1835 ; m. Joseph Arnold of Milwaukee,\\'is. 2. Alice Maria, b. Feb. i, 1854 ; m. Amos xArmsby of Millbury, Oct. 3i> 1877. 2. Charles Sumner, b. June 7, 1S59 ; d. July 16, i860. I. Silas Sumner, b. Oct. 12, 181 2. I. Alvin, b. Dec. 19, 1817 ; m. and settled in Elmira, N. Y. I. Moses, b. Aug. 31, 1S20 ; m. Hattie Sargent, Dec. 30, 1845, who d. May 4, 1S58 ; m. 2d, Ann (Clark) Mann, Sept. 10, 1861. I. Charles, b. Nov. 7, 1S26. I. Marvin Augustine, ) , -, „ res. Princeton. I. Martha Augusta, j ^- J™' "9. ^^-9 > j-,-,, johi-, Taylor of R. I. I. John, b. Mar. 4, 1S31 ; lawyer; res. Lowell ; m. Lizzie Stearns of Lowell, Oct. 6, iSSo. EzEKiEL G.4RDNER Davis c. f. Tcmpleton ; m. Lydia S. Kendall; m. 2d, Julia (Goddard) Brown ; m. 3d, Mrs. Harring- ton of Oakham ; rem. Oakham. I. Ann Susanna, b. Aug. 15, 1S28 ; d. Apr. 18, 1853. I. Azor Zadoc, b. Sept. 26, 1S30. I. Eliza Rogers, b. Dec. 21, 1832 ; m. J. S. Turner, who d. June 21,1875. I. Ellen Maria, b. Mar. 18, 1835 ; m. Charles Oliver. I. Fanny Zebiah, b. Mar. 7, 1837 ; m. A. F. King. I. Jennette Josephine, b. Jan. 29, 1841 ; m. Chas. D. Fisher. I. Ezekiel Gardner, b. Jan. 16, 1844; ™- Eliza (Morrow) Holt, Feb. 6, 1867 ; rem. Athol. 2. Hattie Mabel, b. July 12, 1868. I. Frederick Edgar, b. June i, 1846 ; m. Elizabeth Susan Clark, Jan. 2, 1S6S, who d. Feb. 14, 1S75. 2. Charles Alson, b. Oct. 16, 1868. I. Lydia Elsie,b. Aug. 27, 1849 ; m. Frederick W.Maynard,Sept. 9,1867. John Davis c. f. Rutland; m. Priscilla Geny of Leominster, Apr. 14, 1827, who d. Apr. 15, 1832, a 29 ; m. 2d, Adeline Allen, May 3, 1S36; rem. I. Charles, b. Aug. 29, 1829; d. Sep. 6, 1831. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 261 DAVIS. I. John, b. Sept. 11, 1831 ; m. Mary A. Lovering of Auburn, Feb. 20, 1857- I. Adeline Elizabeth, b. Jan. 29, 1837. I. Lydia Allen, b. Mar. 12, 1S39 ; m. Jason W. Whitney of Princeton, Nov. 18, 1857. I. Sarah Maria, b. Feb. 5, 1841 ; m. Geo. F. Whitney of Princeton, Oct. 18, 1863. I. Harriet, b. Oct. 30, 1844 \ d. Dec. 6, 1844. I. Mary Harriet, b. Feb. 27, 1847; ™- Chas. W. Spring of Boston, Sept. 20, 1870. I. George Herbert, b. Apr. 22, 1849 ; m. Abbie A. Lincoln of Hing- ham, June 18, 1873. I. James Walter, b. June 15, 1S51 ; m. Ellen D. Winchester of Gard- ner, June 14, 1875. I. Frank Hall, b. Oct. 7, 1856. I. AUce Josephine, b. Aug. 22, 1859. John D.4vi.s c. f. Templeton ; m. Dolly H. Warren, Oct. 17, 1842; d. Oct. 23, 1876, a. 57. [See p. 168.] I. Maria E., b. Dec. 27, 1S43 ! d. Feb. 27, 1844. I. George H., b. Nov. 18, 1844; d. Nov. 11, 1855. I. James Alfred, b. May 27, 1S50 ; m. Mattie L. Chase of N. H., Ju- ly 15. 1874. 2. Alfred Chase, b. Sept. 15, 1875. 2. Fannie Faith, b. June 13, 1879. I. Stella Louisa, b. July 31, 1854; m. Florus D. Ramsdell of Gard- ner, June 3, 1873. DEWEY. Francis H. Dewey c. f Belchertown ; m. Nancy A. Holt, Feb. 13,1849. I. Elias Herbert, b. May 11, 1850. I. Alice Maria, b. Sept. 27, 1852 ; d. May 24, 1857. I. Abby Ruth, b. June 13, 1855 ; d. June 13, 1857. I. Francis Arthur, b. Sept. 18, 1857. I. Merta N., b. Sept. 8, 1859 ; d. Oct. 20, 1859. I. Henry Gerould, b. Feb. 2, 1861 ; d. .Aug. 30, 1861. I. Vernet Erving, b. Feb. 10, 1S63 ; d. June 2, 1864. I. Charles Erving, b. July 22, 1864. I. Stella Augusta, b. Jan. 16, 1871. 262 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. DEXTER. Jonathan Dexter c. f. Hardwick, JMar.. 1S37 ; m. Roxana Dean of Raynham, 1S12; d. IMar. 14, 1S56, a. 70; she d. Sept. 5, 1S72, a. S3. I. Cassandra D., b. Sept. i, 1S13 ; m. Lemuel F. Taylor. I. Jonathan, b. Oct. 23, 1S15 ; rem. Missouri. I. Benjamin, b. Dec. 28, 1S17. DUNB.\R, Richard Dunbar c. f. Newton, 1S76 ; ra. Mary Gahvay of Newton, Dec. i6, 1S69. I. Susan Jane, b. Oct. 24, 1S70. I. .-\nnie Elizabeth, b. Mar. i, 1S72. I. William Samuel, b. Nov. 3, 1S74. I. Richard, b. Oct. 25, 1S7S. nUNTON. Svlvanus Dunton c. f. Barre ; m. Susan Newton, Feb. iS, 1S30; d. Apr. II, 1863 ; she d. Aug. 11, 1S73. Mary Elizabeth, b. .\ug. 8, 1831 ; m. Horace Underwood. Susan Maria, b. Apr. 4, 1834 ; d. July 30, 1852. .\nn Sophia, b. Feb. 7, 1837 ; res. ^Vorcester. Sarah Jane, b. May 6, 1839 ; d. Feb. 4, 1853. Lucia Leuann, b. May 2, 1841 ; m, Lemuel P. Rice of Barre, Mar. 26, 1S63. I. Sybil Metcalf, b. Aug. 11, 1843 ; d. Feb. 25, 1844. I. Sylvanus Newton, b. Apr. 16, 1S46 ; m. Mary A. Laughna, July 20, iSCS ; rem. 2. James Newton, b. .Aug. 30, 1869. E.VRLE. Joel Earle c. f. Leicester; m. Persis \\i\X, who d. Mar. 3, 181 7 ; m. 2d, Phebe (Trask) Spring, Mar. 21, 1S19; d. Mt. Holly, Vt., May 2, 1836, a. 77. I. W'illard, b. Nov. 9, 1783; m. Rhoda Adams, Jan. 31, 1S15; d. June 17, 1851 ; she d. Oct. 23, 1S75. 2. Rebecca, b. Nov. iS, 1815 ; d. Dec. 7, 1S15. 2. William C, b. Apr. i, 1S17 ; d. Mar. 4, 1831. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 263 EARLE. 2. Lorinda M., b. Dec. 9, 1S19 ; d. May 22, 1820. 2. Sarah E., b. Mar. 24, 1S22 ; m. Amasa Cox of Worcester; res. 111. 2. Persis, b. Jan. 11, 1S24 ; m. Edwin Chapin of Worcester; d. Mar. 26, 1867. 2. William W., b. Aug. 31, 1830; d. Apr. 26, 1S61. 2. Charles N., b. Nov. 23, 1833 ; m. Charity Price of 111. ; rem. 111. 2. Louisa, b. Apr. 15, 1836 ; d. Sept. i, 1854. I. Alpheus, b. Dec. 16, 1785 ; m. Lucretia Murdock, Mar. 31, 1808; d. Jan. 24, 1849 i she d. Jan. 16, 1863. 2. Jonathan Parker, b. Feb. i, 1810; m. Sylvia Hamilton, Apr. 16, 1S35, who d. Oct. 3, i860; m. 2d, Mary Ann Humes, May, 1S67. 3. George P., b. Oct. i, 1836 ; m. Charlotte Greenwood, Feb. 9, 1865 ; rem. Exeter N. H. ; d. Mar. 25, 1S76. 3. Harriet Lavinia, b. July 28, 1841 ; m. Israel Dickinson of West- minster, Jan. 20, i86g. 2. Harriet, b. Feb. 5, 1815 ; d. Aug. 9, 1819. 2. Lucretia, b. June i, 1817 ; d. Sept. 8, 1843. 2. Betsey, b. Dec. 28, 1S18 ; m. George W. Hamilton. 2. James, b. Dec. 7, 1823 ; m. Mary E. Flint, June 14, 1855. 2. Sumner, b. Mar. 3, 1S27 ; d. Oct. 9, 1843. 2. William Homer, b. May 21, 1831 ; m. Sarah P. Greenwood, Nov. 25,_i856 ; res. Worcester. 3. Alice Mabel, b. July 22, 1S60. 3. Willie Greenwood, b. July 25, 1866. I. Polly, b. Mar. 2, 1788 ; rem. Vt. I. Calvin, b. Feb. i, 1790; m. Betsey Foster, Sept. 13, 1S14; rem. Iowa ; both d. Iowa. 2. John W., b..'\ug., 1824 ; m. Sarah Jane Williams, Nov. 10, 1S46, who d. Mar. 14, 1850; rem. Iowa. 2. Clark A., b. 1828 ; m. Lizzie Taylor of Winchendon, 1850 ; res. E. Templeton. 2. Willard b. 1833 ; m. and settled in Waukon, Iowa. 2. Ann Maria, b. 1841 ; d. Mar. 20, 1S57. I. Eli, b. Jan. 30, 1792 ; rem. Medford. I. Persis, b. Sept. 8, 1793 ; m. Daniel Hemenway of Barre ; d. Ban-e. r. Silas, b. Feb. 25, 1798 ; m. Mary Willard, who d. Vt. ; m. 2d, Lu- 264. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSrON. EARLE. cina Humes, who d. Apr. 13, 1S68 ; m. 3d, Mary (Rice) Fisk, Mar. 2, 1S69, who d. Gardner. I. Tyler, b. Feb. 12, 1800; m. Annis Morse of Holden, Feb. 2, 1S26; d. May 15, 1S77. 2. Rlioda, b. Jan. 23, 1S27 ; m. Nahum Lovewell. 2. Willard, b. Mar. 3, 1S30; d. Dec. 7, 1S31. 2. Fanny, b. Sept. 4, 1S33 ; m. William B. Goddard of Royalston. 2. Royal T., b. Oct. 18, 1837 ; d. Oct. 26, 1S37. I. Sophia, b. Nov. 5, 1802 ; m. LoringGoulchng ; both d. Oswego, N.Y. I. Sumner, b. Nov. 5, 1802 ; d. Weston, Vt. I Fanny, b. June 1 7, 1S04 ; m. Jonas Pierce of Royalston ; res. Spring- field. ELLINWOOD. Justus ELLimvooD c. f. Athol, 1812 ; m. Sophia McClenathan, July 14, 1814 ; d. Sept. 4, 1844, a. 58 ; she d. Sept. 21, 1851. I. Charles, b. Nov. iS, 1814 ; d. Oct. 23, 1S20. [Seep. 166.] I. Phebe, b. July 8, 1S17 ; m. Richard Leonard. I. Addison, b. Aug. 4, 1820; m. Phebe Warren, Mar. 8, 1S42 ;" d. May 25, 1S43. I. Adeline, b. May 28, 1S23 ; m. Rufus H. Chase of Worcester, ."^pr. 20, 1843 ; d. Dec. 3, 1854. I. Charles A., b. July 21, 1825 ; m. .Ann M. WiUiams, Dec. 30, 1846 ; res. Worcester. 2. Abby Annette, b. May 7, 1849 ; d. Apr. 19, 1851. 2. Jennie E., b. Feb. 22, 1852 ; d. Oct. 19, 1S61. 2. Addison Justus, b. Sept. 13, 1S53 ; d. Dec. 2, 1S55. 2. Chas. N., b. Sept. 20, r86o; d. Oct. 15, iS6o. I. Lucy b. Aug. 31, 1S28, m. Manlius May, Mar. 17, 1858, who d. Oct. 31, 1871 ; res. Boston. EVELETH. .•\bishai Eveleth c, f. Princeton; m. Mary Joslin, Feb., 1818; both d. Princeton. I. William J., b. Mar. 10, 1818 ; m. Mary Peirce, Nov. i, 1842, who d. Dec. 15, '861 ; m. 2d, Harriet Greenwood, Oct. 17, 1862. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 265 EVELETH. 2. Ella Annette, b. July 30, 1847 J ™- J- Warren Dunn, Apr. 22, 1869 ; res. Keene, N. H. 2. Bertha Estelle, b. Aug. 30, 1S64 ; d. June, 22, i865.[See p. 167.] 2. William Greenwood, b. Jan. 24, 1S67 ; d. May 14, 1871. FALIS. John H. Falls c. f. Germany during the War of the Revolution ; m. Phebe , of Woburn, who d. Oct. 14, 1839, a. 78 ; he d- Feb. 19, 1817, a. 77. I. James, b. Dec. 5, 1782; m. Martha Smith of Westminster, Aug. I 7, 1806, who d. Apr. 30, 1 813 ; m. 2d, Susan Davis of Prince- ton, Feb., 1814, who d. May 17, 1866, a. 7S ; he d. Nov. 13, iS4r. 2. Freelove. b. Aug. 23, 180S; m. P. W. Lee of Princeton. 2. Joseph S., b. Aug. 10, 1810 ; m. Lucy D. Whitcomb. 2. Martha, b. July 28, 1814 ; m. Bainbridge Hayward ; res. Milford. 2. Henry, b. Jan. 31, 1817; m. Adelaide Macomber ; d. Dec. 26, 1S65. 3. Mary Melissa, b. Jan. 15, 1S56. 3. Henry, b. Aug. 12, 1S58. 3. Harriet Elizabeth, b. Feb. 6, 1863. 2. Jarvis, b. Nov. 4, 1822. 2. Mehssa, b. 1828 ; d. July 9, 1858, I. Phebe, b. Feb. 13, 17S5 ; m. Daniel Mundell. FARWELL. Henry A. F.a.rwell c. f. Worcester, 1876; m. Alice A. Benneson of Quincy, 111., June 27, 1870. I. Robert Benneson, b. Mar. 25, 1871. Seymour AUston, b. Dec. 8, 1872. Oscar John, b. Jan. 24, 1875. Theodore Channing, b. Jan. 24, 1877. Henry \^'arren, b. Nov. 29, 1S78 ; d. Apr. 21, 1880. [See p. 166.] Clarence Gilbert, b. Oct. 16, 1S80. FELTON. N..\TH.AN H. Felton c. f. Barre ; m. Caroline A. Williams, May 2, 1844. 34 266 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. FELTON. I. George VV.,b. Jan. 31, 1845 ; m. Leonora A. Savage, Mar. 9, iS68 ; res. Orange. 2. Arthur Eugene, b. Sept. 9, 186S. 2. Marion A., b. Sept. 9, 1S70 ; d. Aug. 19, 1S71. 2. Marion Louise, b. May 3, 1880; d. July 28, 1S80. I. Susan A., b. June 18, 1S50 ; d. Dec. 18, 1870. I. Carrie R., b. Mar. 25, 1852 ; m. Alexander G. Williams of Barre, Sept. 14, 1S71. I. Edward M., b. Jan. 26, 1S55 ; d. Nov. i, 1870. I. Arthur P., b. July iS, i860. I. Mary Bell, b. Jan. 7, 1862. FISHER. Charles D. Fisher c. f. Athol ; m. Jeanette Josephine Davis. I. Fred Austin, b. July 11, 1859 ; d.'July 10, 1877. I. Ahce Lincoln, b. Sept. 15, 1866. I. Louise D. Wright, b. Jan. 27, 1879. FLAGG. Joshua Flagg c. f. Lunenburg; m. Almira Smith, Feb., 16, 1826, who d. Mar. 9, i860; he d. July 23, 1S73, a. 75. I. Mary Elizabeth, b. Jan. 20, 1S27 ; m. William Broad, who d. Jan. 22, 1873; she d. Nov. 11, 1861. I. Almira A., b. Mar. 7, 1S29 ; m. Hiram K. Davis of New Braintree, Oct. 26, 1842; m. 2d, William Hill; d. Jan. 13, 1864. I. John E., b. Nov. 13, 1830; m. Jane Forbush, Oct. 23, 1S60. 2. John Franklin, b. July 22, 1S61. 2. Jennie Izette, b. July 12, 1S64. I. Joel S., b. Apr. 21, 1832 ; m. Minei-va R. Spooner from Vt., Sept. 15, 1850. 2. Charles F., b. Aug. 23, 1853 ; m. Blanche J. Flynn, Mar. 18, 1874. 3. Harry John, b. Feb. 22, 1875. 3. Abby Miner^■a, b. Dec. 15, 1876. 3. Gertrude Madge, b. Feb. 2, 1879. 2. Alfred Clarence, b. July 22, 1856. 2. Herbert W., b. June 3, 1858. 2. Gilbert Henry, b. Jan. 8, i860. 2. Emma H., b. May 10, 1861. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 267 FLAGG. Amanda, b. Mar. 17, 1834 ; d. Sept. 18, 1843. Martha, b. Feb. 3, 1837 ; m. Freeman Chamberlain of Barre. Silas, b. May 18, 1841 ; d. army, June 16, 1864. [See p. 139.] Joshua, b. Dec. 31, 1S42. Levi, b. Jan. 20, 1845 ; d. army, Sept. 9, 1S63. [See p. 137.] Lucy, b. Nov. 14, 1846; d. Nov. 14, 1847. George W., b. May 5, 1849. Elijah, b. Feb. 27, 1852; d. Mar. 16, 1852. Lucy A., b. May 8, 1853 ; m. Charles L. Cleveland, Apr. 4, i86g. J(.)SIAH, bro. of Joshua, c. f. Lunenburg; d. Dec. 21, 1867, a. 64. FLETCHER. Joseph Fletcher c. f. Sterling (?) m. Eliza Marean, Aug. 25, 1825, who d. Townsend, Mar. 6, 1878. I. Walter Dana, b. Nov. 14, 1825 ; res. Townsend. I. Frances Elizabeth, b. May 13, 1828; m. Wm. M. Bennett; rem. I. Aaron Varnum, b. Feb. 8, 1831 ; rem. ; d. Worcester. FLINT. Samuel Flint c. f. Templeton, 1850; m. Elvira Raymond of West- minster, Nov, 15, 1S32 ; d. Jan. 22, 1866, a 66. [. Mary Eliza, b. Sept. 22, 1833 ; m. James Earle. William, b. May 11, 1S35 > ™- Mary Derby of Ashburnham, Dec, i860; d. army, Mar. 14, 1862. Benjamin, b. Nov. 4, 1836 ; d. Apr. 9, 1840. Daniel Webster, b. Feb. i, 1839 ; d. Mar. 3, 1840. Melissa, b. Oct. 8, 1841 ; d. Sept. 18, 1849. Harrison, b. July 16, 1843. Almira C, b. June 29, 1845. 1. Abijah Raymond, b. Sept. 29, 1851. FLYNN. John B. Flvnn c. f. Maine; m. Abby Studley, Apr. 11, 1840, who d. Dec. 29, 1867, a. 45 ; m. 2d, Mary Elizabeth (Conant) Damon, Feb. 10, 1869. I. Alice Jane, b. Aug., 1841 ; d. Apr. to, 1851. I. James S., b. Oct. 22, 1843 ) '^- Louisa M. Williams, Dec. 19, 1872 ; d. Feb. 5, 1875. 268 HISTORY OF HrBBARDSTON. FLYNN. I. Mary Ella, b. Aug. lo, 1S45 ; m. Moses G. Hobbs. I. John B., b. Aug. 22, 1S47. I. Abby Henrietta, b. Apr. 8, 1S49 > ™- Henry B. Phelps. I. Blanche Jane, b. May 24, 1S51 ; m. Charles F. Flagg. I. Edward Estes, b. Mar. 9, 1S53 ; m. Helen Giles of Worcester, Sept. 30, 1 87 7. I. Frank Pierce, b. May 10, 1S56; d. Mar. 28, 1S57. I. Helen Eliza, b. Dec. 12, 1869. FOLLETT. Samuel Folle'it c. f. Atdeboro' ; a soldier in the French and Indian War, he was taken captive and carried to Martinique ; m. Sarah Metcalf, 1775, who d. Mar. 22, 1783, a. 28; m. 2d, Tamar Smith of Dedham, Nov., i7S3,\vho d. Dec. ig, 1S03, a. 48 ; he d. Nov. 13, 1803, a. 58. I. Sally, b. Nov. 14, 1775 ; m. Thomas Howe of Templeton ; rem. Rindge, N. H. I. Samuel, b. Oct. 7, 1777 ; m. Sally Phelps; rem. Jamaica, Vt. I. Isaac, b. July 25, 1779 ; m. Lucy W. Rice of Templeton, Feb. 18, 1809 ; d. Mar. 25, 1S44. 2. Eliza, b. Nov. 22, 1809 ; m. Pliny Lamb. 2. Lucy W., b. Sept. 12, 181 1 ; m. Horace Waite. 2. Rusha R., b. Aug. i, 1813 ; m. John F. Woodward. 2. Sarah, b. Sept. 24, 1815 ; m. Wm. E. Leland of Templeton, Jan. 26, 1839. 2. Charlotte N., b. Aug. 14, 181 7. 2. Jonas, b. Apr. 7, 1S20; d. Feb. 12, 1869. 2. Isaac, b. July 25, 1822 ; m. Susan B. Goulding of Millbury, May 18, 1 86 1, who d. Dec. 31, 1862. 2. Mary Ann S., b. Feb. 3, 1825 ; m. Moses C. Wheeler. 2. John, b. Apr. 24, 1833 ; d. Mo. I. John, b. Feb. 26, 17S1 ; d. Sept. 20, 1803. I. Caty, b. Feb. 26, 1783 ; m. William Bennett. I. Otis, b. Sept. II, 1784; d. Nov. 11, 1803. I. Jonathan Metcalf, b. Feb. 26, 1789; m. Mary Wheat of Putney, Vt., June, 1 8 16, who d. Apr. i, 1S71, a. 86 ; he d. Aug. 14, 1864. 2. Mary Abigail, b. Apr. 3, 1817; d. Sept. 20, 1821. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 269 FOLLETT. c 2. Aaron, b. Apjr. 5, 1S19 ; d. Oct. 22, 1S49. 2. Samuel, b. May 26, 1823 ; res. Barre. 2. James, b. .Apr. 21, 1S25 ; d. July g, T827. 2. Lyman, b. Aug. 25, 1827. 2. Cynthia, b. Sept. 8, 1830 ; m. Luke S. Moore. I. Rhoda, b. Dec. 28, 1790 ; m. Joseph Stone of Winchendon. I. Aaron, b. 1794 ; d. July 28, 1800. FORBUSH. Aaron Forbush c. f. Orange, 1852 ; m. Sarah Fisher of Warwick, Jan. 5, 1841, who d. Mar. 2r, 1S51 ; m. 2d, EUzabeth M. Holt, Nov. 30, 1854. I. Sarah J., b. Dec. 6, r84i ; m. John E. Flagg. I. Alice L, b. Oct. 31, 1848 ; m. Albert Williams of Montague. I. Ethel, b. Apr. 20, 1863; d. Apr. 21, 1863. I. Freddie E., b. Sept. 24, 1864. I. Franklin L., b. Mar. 15, 1871. FROST. Stephen Frost c. f. Rutland; m. Mary Wan-en of Brighton; d. June 18, 1828 ; slie d. Mar. 31, 1851, a. 82. I. Stephen, b. Aug. 15, 1789; m. Pamelia Powers, who d. Apr. 18, 1S60, a. 77 ; rem. Shutesbury. 2. Milton, b. Aug. 21, 1815 ; rem. ; d. Ashby 2. Pamelia, b. Jan. 2, 1S17; m. Horatio Wheeler of Gardner; res. Ashby. 2. John, b. Sept. 24, 1S18 ; d. Sept. 11, 1825. I. Benjamin C, b. Mar. 19, 1792 ; m. Lydia B. Rice of Wendell,Apr. I 7, 181 7, who d. July 39, 1S64, a. 65 ; he d. July 13,1873. 2. Lucy, b. Feb. 5, 1818; m. L. McGlaflin of Worcester; d. Mid- dleton, Mar. 31, 1873. 2. Sumner, b. Nov. 23, iSig; m. Lura Stone, Nov. S, 1848; d. army, Dec. 28, 1S64. [See p. 139.] 3. Roswell Leroy, b. Dec. 4, 1849; r^s. Bratdeboro', Vt. 3. Myron Ashley, b. June 25, 1851 ; res. Bratdeboro', Vt. 3. Ida Etta, b. Jan. i, 1855 ; m. George Winter of Barre. -'/o HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. FROST. 2. William, b. June 23, 1S23 ; rem. Worcester ; d. army, Mar.i 1,1862. 2. Jane G., b. May i, 1S25 ; d. Worcester, Dec. 18, 1S74. 2. Benjamin, b. Nov. 29, 1S27 ; m. Louisa Cowden of Rutland; d. Rutland, July 6, 1S53. 2. Mary, b. July i, 1830 ; m. Charles Blanchard of N. H., Oct. 24, 1S52, who d. Sept. 20, 1S63. 2. Lydia Elvira, b. Mar. 2, 1834 ; m. Lloyd Manning of Templeton. 2. Hannah S., b. Nov. 13, 1836; m. Francis Rice. I. Sally, b. Aug. 8, i 794 ; m. Joseph Bartlett of Rutland, July i, 1810, who d. Mar. 27, 1838, a. 46. I. Ruth, b. May i, 1796 ; m. Elias Holt. I. Polly, b. Mar. 18, 1798 ; m. John Phelps ; m. 2d, Joseph Wright. I. ^\'illiam W' ., b. Oct. 4, 1800 ; rem. Hardwick. I. libenezer, b. Aug. 18, 1S02 ; rem. Ashburnham. I. Hannah, b. Dec. 19, 1805 ; m. Greenleaf Lamb. I. Hitty, b. June 6, 1S08 ; m. Charles Wesson; rem. I. Hermon, b. Sept. 18, 1S12 ; m. Abigail Green; rem. 111.; d. there. 2. Hen'ey, b. June 16, 1847. 2. Sybil W., b. Aug. 25, 1850. 2. Hermon, b. Oct. 29, 1852. (.■..-VTES. Jonathan (Iates c. f Rutland, i 770 ; m. Hepzibah Stone, Apr. 26, 1770; d. Sept. 30, 1808, a. 62 ; she d. Dec. 25, 1818, a. 72. I. Hepzibah, b. Mar. 14. 1771 ; m. Reuben Clapp, Dec. 29, 1791 ; rem. Montgomery, Vt. I. Stephen, b. Sept. 21, 1772 ; rem. Vt. I. Da\id, b. July 11, 1774; d. June 2, 1775. I. .Aaron, b. Apr. 26, 1776 ; m. Mehitable Woodward, Mar. 30, 1802, who d. Oct. 19, 1849 ; 1"'^ d. Dec. 5, 1849. 2. Belinda, b. Mar. 16, 1S03 ; m. Moses Kendall, July 2, 1833 ; d. Jan. 20, 1846. 2. Thomas Jefferson, b. Feb. [8, 1806 ; d. Apr. 2, 1806. 2. Jonathan, b. Apr. 27, 1810; m. Freelove Stone, Oct. 6, 1842. 3. Roswell Catline, b. Apr. 8,. 1844 ; d. Feb. 22, 1846. 3. .Aaron, b. Aug. 9, 1845 ; d. Aug. 17, 1845. 3. Mornilra, b. July 24, 1846. 3. .Alice Freelo\-e, b. Nov. 15, 1848. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSrON. 271 GATES. 3. Charlotte Hill, b. Feb. 8, 1S51 ; m. Oliver M. Davis of Brook- line, N. H., Mar. 2, 1874 ; m. 2d, George L. Esty of Worcester. 3. Emma Melissa, b. Mar. 27, 1853 ; m. Sumner Young. 3. Clara Hall, b. Sept. i, 1855. 3. Horatio, b. Aug. 4, 1S57. 3. Ann E., b. Sept. 4, 1S59 ; d. Nov. 17, 1859. 2. Elbridge Gerry, b. Apr. 12, 1812 ; d. Dec. 8, 1812. 2. Hepzibah, b. Mar. 21, 1816. 2. Stephen, b. July 16, 1817; m. Sarah Ann Pinney of Potsdam, N. Y., Apr. 30, 1856 ; rem. Bangor, N. Y. ; d. Feb. 12, 1871, 1 Delphos, b. Dec. 20, 1777 ; m. Sally Howe of Rutland, Apr., 1S03, who d. June 20, 1816 ; m. 2d, Hannah Pollard, Mar. 4, 1817, who d. Dec. 4, 1825 ; he d Sept. 15, 1S37. 2. John Nelson, b. May 9, 1808 ; m. Elmira Stone, Jan. 20, 1S31 ; d. Apr. 2, 1837. 3. Horatio N., b. June 11, 1834; d. army, Oct. 12, 1862. 2. Miner\-a, b. Mar. 27, 1811; m. Crusoe Kendall, Apr. 9, 1833, who d. May 26, 1S43 ; m. 2d, Silas Joslin. 2. Francis, b. Dec. 22, 1814; m. Lucy Wright, Oct. 11, 1838 ; d. Aug. 30, 1846. 3. Irving Chester, b. June 10, 1839 i '''S™- Groton, Vt. 2. Horace, b. June 28, iSrS; m. Jane Gordon of Boston; rem. San Francisco, Cal. 2. Sylvia, b. Dec. 20, 1S20; m. Dexter How, Apr. 24, 1843; d. N. Y. City, July 7, 1S54. I. Thaddeus, b. Aug. 19, 1779 ; m. Sally Case of Conn., iSoo ; d. Feb. 22, 1810 ; she d. N. Y. 2. Horatio, b. Feb. 23, 1801 ; m. Hannah Head of N. Y. ; rem. Buffalo, N. Y. ; d. Feb. 14, 1852. 2. Betsey, b. Jan. 19, 1803 ; m. Peter Vunk of N. Y. 2. Urbin, b. Ang. 2, 1804; d. young. I. EUzabeth, b. Dec. 8, 1781 ; m. John Davis of Princeton, Apr. 5, 1804 ; d. Mar. 5, 1S05. I. Salmon, b. Aug. 30, 1783 ; m. Lucy Church, May 28, 1804, who d. Aug. 10, 1S44 ; rem. Calais, Me. ; d. Apr. 9, 1S45. 2. Emeline, b. Aug, 4, 1804 ; m. Gorham Kimball of Maine. 272 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. GATES. 2. Caroline, b. Dec. 25, 1S05 ; d. Sept. 30, 180S. 2. Harriet I., b. Nov. 5, 1807. 2. Martha, b. Aug. 11, 1813. 2. Asa Cliurch, b. Aug. 17, 1815 ; m. Wentworth. 2. Ephraim C, b. Mar. 28, 1817. 2. Lucy, b. Oct. 21, 1819 ; m. Giles M. Wentworth of Maine. 2. Sahnon Stephen, b. Calais, Maine. I. Jonathan, b. Jan. 15, 1787; m. Roxa Green, Jan. i, 1809; rem. Vt. ; d. Jan., 1851. 2. Maria, b. Mar. 17, 1816 ; m. Edmund A. Pollard. Clark G.^tesc. f. Barre ; m. Margaret Fessenden, who d. July 26, 185 1, a. 64; he d. Dec. 6, 1854, a. 68. I. Amphion ; m. Charlotte Jones of Dorchester, who d. Aug. 7, 1S79 ; res. Dorchester. I. Corydon ; m. Marianna Ballou ; d. Cal., Feb., 1878. I. Seromus ; m. Lemira Heywood of Ashby ; res. Waverly. I. Seallum, b. 1822 ; m. Emily Bullard of Princeton, Aug. 21, 1844, who d. Oct. 9, 1846 ; m. 2d, Louisa Bennett, Feb. r, r848 ; rem. Minn. 2. Seallum, b. Aug. 12, 1846 ; d. Sept. 15, 1846. 2. Sarah J., b. Sept. 4, 1851. 2. Emma Elizabeth, b. Apr. 9, 1854. I. Clesrow, b. Oct. 9, 1823 ; m. Nancy Elvira Pond, Nov. 24, 1S46, who d. Dec. 12, i860 ; m. 2d, Mary P. (Chickering) Rice, July 3, 1861 ; rem. Princeton. 2. Ada L., b. July 22, 185 1. 2. Ardelie Louisa, b. Aug. 6, 1854; d. Aug. 10, 1855. 2. Montore. b. Aug. 8, 1S56. 2. Vertland, b. Jan. 8, 1859. Eeenezer Crates c. f. Worcester; m. Hannah W. Hinds, Feb. 12, 1S29 ; d. Feb. 19, 1854, a. 66. I, John D., b. Nov. 3, 1829. I. Sarah E,,b.Sept. 2, 1831 ; m. Samuel M. Brown of Vt. ; res. Gardner. I. Persis A., b. Mar. 17, 1S34 ; m. Samuel White of Lunenburg. I. Hannah H., b. Dec. 30, 1837 ; m. Henry F. Russell of Petersham, \\\\o d. army, Jan. 9, 1863. [See p. 142.] 1. William, b. May 8, 1843; d. Apr. i8, 1863. [See p. 139.] HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 273 GAY. Arnkr Gav c. f. Dedham ; m. Caty Marean, Apr. 27, 1797 ; d. Apr. 11, 1S51, a. Si ; she d. Apr. 13, 1S62. I. Charles Pinkney, b. Aug. 8, 1799; m. Dolly Hinds, Mar. 9, 1S26; d. Oct. 2, 1S49. 2. Charles Jarvis, b. Dec. 27, 1S27 ; served in the army. 2. Mary EUzabeth, b. Mar. S, 1S30; m. Edward Maynard of Oak- ham. I. Jan'is, b. Feb. 19, iSoi ; d. Aug. 15, 1814. I. Moses, b. Mar. 21, 1S04 ; m. Lucretia Da\'is, Dec. 2, 1S30 ; rem. Salt Lake City, Utah ; d. May 27, 1S54. 2. Albert, b. Feb. 19, 1S33. 2. James Davis, b. Nov. 5, 1S35. 2. John Flavel, b. May 7, 1838. 2. William Henry, b. Sept. 12, 1S40. 2. Maria Henrietta, b. Dec. 12, 1842. I. Catherine, b. May 6, 1806 ; m. Wm. E. Brigham, Nov. 30, 1826; rem. Worcester. I. Aimer, b. Mar. 14, 1808; m. Sophia Rice, Sept. 17, 1839. 2. Elbridge Aimer, b. Sept. 29, 1S41 ; m. Sibbell Coleman, Dec. 23, 1869 ; res. So. Gardner. I. Nancy, b. Oct. 17, 1809; m. Joseph P. Whitcomb of Boylston, ,^pr. 25, 1833; d. Sudbury. I. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 11, 181 1 ; m. David Wright of Gardner, Sept. 6, 1836. I. Sally, b. Jan. 28, 1814; m. A. M. Greenwood; m. 2d, Lorenzo Cheney, both of (Gardner. I. William, b. Mar. 7, 1816; res. Gardner. Rev. Samuel Gay [see chap. X,] m. Elizabeth Chickering of Dedham, Nov., 1812, who d- July 9, 1863, a. 78; he d. sud- denly, Oct. 16, 1848, a. 64. I. Samuel, b. Sept. 15, 1813; d. Jime 7, 1831. I. Hannah, b. Aug. i, 1815 ; d. May 8, 1832. T. Lucy Elizabeth, b. May 22, 181 7 ; m. Thomas Taylor, M. D., IVLar. 16, 1837. I. Rebecca, b. May 19, 1819 ; m. Jonathan W. Whitney, Sept. 21, 1845 ; res. Holden. I. Alfred, b. Aug. 14, 1821; d. Aug. 7, 1838. 35 374- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. GAY. I. Charles, b. Apr. 21, 1S24 ; d. Apr. 10, 1835. I. Edward, b. Aug. 2, 1827 ; d. Mar. 8, 1836. I. George, b. Oct. 3, 1829 ; m. Elizabeth Morse, Feb. 8, 1852 ; rem. 2. Clara Elizabeth, b. Sept. 18, i860 ; d. Aug. 4, 1861. GLEASON. Andrew Gleason c. f. Worcester, 1838 ; m, Celia Harwood, Dec. i, 1836. I. Jubal C, b. Nov. 9, 1837 ; m. Harriet A. Pierce of N. Abington, July 31, 1867; res. Rockland. [Seep. 1S2.] I. James H., b. Apr. 22, 1S39 ; m. Helen A. Greenwood, Aug. 16, 1866; rem. N. Abington; d. Feb. 4, 1876. I. Judson M., b. Aug. 20, 1840; d. Dec. i, 1S41. I. Samuel S., b. May i, 1842 ; m. Asenath M. Barnes, Apr. 11, 1S61. 2. Celia Fldora, b. Nov. 25,1861 ; m. Wm.A. Jewett, Nov. 28, 1S78. I. Freeland S., b. July 18, 1844 ; m. Eliza J. Brigham of Barre, Nov. 30, 1869. 2. Mabel F., b. June 3, 1S71. 2. Alice E., b. Feb. 7, 1873. I. Willard F., b. Dec. 24, 1846 ; m. Hattie A. Reynolds of Barre, Aug. 28, 1873 J f^S' Holbrook. GODDARD. S.1MUEL W. E. GoDD.ARD c. f. Maiden ; m. Sophia D. Lawrence of Belch - ertown, Nov. 3, 1853. GOODNOW. Asa Goodnow c. f. Princeton; m. Cynthia W. Hamilton, Dec. 31, 1S45, who d. Nov. I, 1856 ; res. Boston. GOODSPEED. Is.4.\c GooDSPEED c. f Bamstablc ; m. Ann Jenkins ; d. Mar. 20, 1800 ; she d. Apr. 5, 1826, a 95. I. Isaac, b. Apr. 29, 175S; m. Sarah McClenathan, Mar., 1782 ; d. Dec. 24, 1818, a. 61 ; she d. Oct. 22, 1841, a. 83. 2. James Rivers, b. Mar. 30, 1784; d. Boston, Mar. 25, 1863. 2. Betsey, b. May 6, 1786 ; d. Boston, Nov. 16, 1827. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 275 GOODSPEED. 2. Isaac, b. Sept. 27, 17S8; m. Lucy Nutting; rem. \\'inchendon ; d. Oct. 13, 185 1. 2, Lot, b. Oct. 6, 1790; d. Haydenville, Mar. 25, 1S72. 2. Martha, b. Jan. 17, 1793 ; d. Jan. 5, 1822. 2. Tabitha, b. Aug 10, 1795 ; cL Feb. 16, 1813. 2. John, b. Mar. 17, 1798; m. Louisa Wheeler, Oct. 19, 1826. 3. Charles, b. ]\Iar. 15, 1S28 ; m. Ann Sophila Peirce, May 5, 1852, who d. Worcester; he d. Worcester, Sept. 14, 1S66. 3. John, b. May 11, 1829 ; d. New Orleans, Aug. 16, 1853. 3. Elizabeth, b. Sept. 25, 1S30 ; m. Samuel T. Gates of Temple- ton, Dec. 28, 1853 ; d. Oct. r, 1856. 3. Albert, b. June 20, 1840 ; m. Dorcas C. Prentiss, June 29, 1S65. 4. Charles Albert, b. Apr. 6, 1868. 4. Eugene Frederick, b. May 17, 1870. 4. Leon Prentiss, b. July 12, 1875. 3. Frederick, b. June 6, 1847 ; d. Sept. 10, 1851. I. Luther, b 1762; m. Margaret Murdock, Oct. 13, 1794, who d. Jan. I, 1802 ; m. 2d, Betsey Rugg of Lancaster, Sept. 20, 1S02, who d. Dec. 18, 1830; he d. Sept. 19, 1S32. 2 Sophia, b. Mar. 29, 1795 ; d. Aug. 28, 1798. 2. Anna, b. Aug. 13, 1796 ; m. Asa Underwood. 2. Sally M., b. Apr. 15, 1798; m. Ephraim Stowe. 2. Thomas H., b. Nov. 8, 1S03 ; m. Mary Goulding of Phillipston ; d. Aug. 30, 1839. 3. Harriet, b. May 16, 1831 ; m. Theodore Miller of Phillipston; d. in Phillipston. 3. Thomas H., b. Nov. 15, 1833 ; m. Elvii-a Richardson of Phil- "'' lipston ; res. Athol. 3. Philandei May 23, 1836 ; m. Susan Vinton ; res. Laconia,N.H. 3. Mary Abb b. Aug. 20, 1S38; m. Sydney O. Little; res. , eene, N. H. 2. Amelia, b. Feb >6, 1805 ; d. Mar. 14, 1867. 2. Maria, b. July i 1S06 ; d. Jan. 21, 18 15. 2. Sophia, b. Oct. 1, iSoS; d. Feb. 22, 1S15. 2. Eliza Ann, b. Aug 14, 1810; m. Timothy Brooks ; res. Paines- \-ille, Ohi^ 2. Daniel J., b. Aug. 8, ^i 2 ; m. Mary Baker, who d. Apr. 24, 1863 he d. Mar. %), 1863. 276 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. GOODSrEED. I. Heman, b. 1766: m. lietse)' Parker; d. Aug. 30, 1S44 ; shed. Feb. 16, 1 85 I. 2. Meliiida, b. Oct. 4, 1794; m. Luther Hale. 2. Polly, b. Oct. 27, 179S; m. Amasa G. Da-\'is. 2. Benj. Franklin, b. Mar. 12, iSoo ; rem. N. Y. 2. Maria, b. ]:m. 29, 1S02 ; m. John McClenathan. 2. Fidelia, b. Jan. 8, 1S04 ; m. Wm. M. Wheeler; m. 2d, .Addison iMiller : d. Nov. 29. 1872. 2. Philander P., b. Feb. 22, 1S06 ; d. N. Y. 2. ^\"illiam C, b. Mar. 24, 180S ; m. Martha ^Yright, .\pr. 9, 1S32 ; res. Brooklyn, N. Y. 3. Helen, b. Jan. 31, 1S35 ^ ""•• Prentiss of Brookl)-n, N. Y. 3. Isabella, b. .Apr. 4, 1837 ; m. ^Ym. Thornton of Grafton ; res. Brooklyn, N. Y. 3. Mary Da\'is, b. Feb. 28, 1839 ; m. George Swan. 3. Harriet, b. May 6, 1S42 ; m. Philip Cooty of Brookl)-n, N. Y. 3. Martha E.,b. Dec. 22, 1S43 ^ '"• Simon Cooty of Brooklyn, N. Y. 2. Sophronia, b. May 29, 1S09 ; m. "\\'illard Pratt of New Ipswich, N. H., Feb. 16, 1S29, who d. Jan., i860. 2. Betsey, b. Oct. 21, 1S12 ; m. HoUis Pond. I. Elijah ; m. Anna Goodnow, Mar. 7, t 793 ; rem. Mich. GOUT, DING. Jdkl Goulding c. f. Phillipston ; m. Anna Howe, June 24, 1S07, who d. July 3, 1S37, a 59; he rem. [. Toel Rice, b. Apr. 13, 180S ; d. Sterling. i\Iary .Ann, b. Feb. 25, 181 1 ; m. James Burrell, July 3, 1834 ; m. 2d, Sawyer Houghton. [. Louisa, b. June 5, 1S13 ; d. Sept. 28, iSiS. Harriet, b. May 4, 1S16 ; d. Apr. 14, 1S57. Missionary among the Choctaws. [. Louisa, b. Nov. 19, 1S19; d. Feb. 26, 1820. Loanza, b. Feb. 15, 1822 ; m. Rev. ^\'m. A. Benton, May 18,1847. Missionaries in Syria ; he d. suddenly, Barre, Aug. 23, 1874 ; she res. Cambridge. GREEN. Joseph Green c. f. Lexington, 1773; ra. Hepzibah Heald, Sept. 21, 1771, who d. Aug. 10, 1798; m. 2d, Mrs. Eunice Foster HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 277 c;reen. of Holden, who d. Nov. 2, 1834. a. 79 ; he d. June 6, 1S44. a 93. I. Daniel, b. Oct. 28, 1775; ™- Thankful Clifford, Dec. 11, iSoo, who d. June, 1S54 ; he rem. and d. Barre. 2. Melissa, b. June 21, 1S04 ; m. Reuben Partridge, Apr. 21, 1S24 ; d. Templeton. 2 Mary. b. Mar. 28, 1806 ; m. Han'ey Sibley of Worcester, Apr. 13, 1S28. 2. Sally, b. Mar. 20, 1808; m. Amos Jones Rice. 2. Lucetta, b. Apr. 4. iSio ; m. Isaac Fisk of Natick. 2. Eleanor, b. July 3, 1812 ; m John Sanders of Earre, who d. Oct. 6, 1S67 ; m. 2d, Isaac Fisk of Natick; d. Dec, 1S79. 2. Caroline, b. Aug. 2, 1814 ; m. Pennuel Carpenter of Penn., who d. 1879. 2. Thankful, b. Dec. 6, 181 6 ; m. Dexter Sibley of Penn., who d. Penn. I. Sally, b. Dec. 25, 1777; m. Isaac Balcom. '. Hepzibah, b. June 25, 1779 ; m. Josiah Dana Hinds. I. Joseph, b. Dec. 27, 17S2 ; m. Huldah Allen, Mar. 21, 1809, who d. Oct. 26, 1814; m. 2d, Sally Foster, Mar. 7, 1S16, who d. Oct. 24, 1845, a. 60 ; he d. Apr. 25, 1853. 2. Harriet A., b. Dec. i, 1810; m. James Lamb. 2. Roxa, b. Jan. 12, 1814 ; m. Quincy Baker. 2. William M., b. Dec. 21, 181 7 ; d. Aug. 9, 1819. 2. William M., b. Sept. 9, 1820: m. Sophronia Homer of Rutland, Apr. 13, 1S47. -J. Charila A., ) , ^, „ ™- William A. Hallock. - b 1 'cc ^ ^ 1 04 7 ■ 3. Charles A., J ' '""' ""*' ' m.MaryAnn Truax, May 17, '71. 4. Lillian Estelle, b. Aug. 8, 1872 ; d. Aug. 24, 1872. 4. William Homer, b. May 17, 1875. 4. Joseph Ernest, b. Nov. 8, 1876. 3. Mary, b. Sept. 11, 1S61. 2. Charles King, b. Feb. 13, 1S23 ; d. Oct. 18, 1845. 2. Eunice, b. Nov. 10, 1825 ; m. Lafayette Coleman. 2. Addison R., b. Jan. 26, 1828 ; m. Mary Homer of Rutland ; res. Gardner. 2. Joseph, b. Feb. t2,. 1S32 ; rem. Gardner; m. Elniira Bent, Nov. 15, 1859. 1. Roxa, b. Sept. 4, 17S6 ; d. Oct. 15, 17S9. 27S HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. GREEN. I. Stephen, b. May 6, 17S9; d. Feb. 4, 1799. Fell into a kettle of hot soap. I. Roxa, b. Nov. i, 1791 ; m. Jonathan Gates. I Hannah, b. Apr. 4, 1794; m. Charles King of Rutland, Dec. 29, 1814 ; d. Mar. 9, 1S33. I. Lucy, b. June 2, 1797 ; d. Mar. 6, 1798. I. Rebecca Dana, b. Dec. 27, 1S02 ; m. John Parmenter, June 5, 1823 ; rem. Chester, \h. I. John C, b. Feb. 14, 1804 ; m. Sophia Brown of Bristol, R. I. ; d. Mar. 10, 1872. 2. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 21, 1S33 ; m. Alden Pollard. 2. John C, b. Oct. 19, 1841 ; m. Maiy V. Grimes, Jan. 4, 1S68; res. Leominster. GREENWOOD. * Three brothers, Aiiijah, M(jses and Levi Greenwood c. f Holden about I 770. .\eijah enlisted and was called into active service before the battle of Bunker Hill; m. Rhoda Pond, July 14, 1774, who d. July 16, 17S2; m. 2d Elizabeth Marean, Oct. 3, 17S3, who d. Feb. 15, 1814, a. 65 ; he d. Jan. 9, 1814, a 65. I. Ethan, b. Jan. 8, 1775; d. Oct. 2, 1777. I. Ethan, b. Jan. 26, 1780; m. Sally Allen, May 16, 1802, who d. \\'est Boylston ; left town. 2. William A., b. Sept. i, 1802 ; rem. Albany, N. Y. 2. Fidelia, b. June 15, 1S04; rem. Boylston. 2. Simeon, b. June 4, 1806; rem. ■\^'orcester ; for ten years in tjie Fla. Indian War. 2. Abijah, b. Aug. 28, 1808; d. Oct. 3, 1811. 2. Sophronia, b. June 11, 1810 ; rem. Boylston. 2. Jane Maria, b. May 9, 1813 ; rem. Boylston. 2. Charles C, b. May 31, 1815 ; rem. Boylston. 2. Abigail, b. Nov. 27, 181 7; rem. Boylston. I. Otis, b. Dec. 4, 1781 ; m. Sophia Rice, Nov. 27, 1806 ; d. Oct. 6, 1814 ; she d. May 7, 1816. 2. Edmund R., b. Dec. i, 1807 ; m. Susan H. Slocomb, Sept. 4, 1828 ; res. Ashbumham. 3. Otis, b. Mar. 4, 1829 ; d. California, 1863. HISTORY OF HrBBARDSTO.V. 279 GREENWOOD. 3. John Q.,b.Sept. 28, 1830 ; m. EHen M. Joslin, Sept, 28, 1852 ; d. Newton, Oct. 17, 1858. 3. Mary Sophia, b. Dec. 20, 1833 ; m. George H. Barrett of Ashburnham. 3. Theodore, b. July 27, 1835 ; m. Ellen M. (Joslin) Greenwood, Apr. g, i860; rem. Ashburnham. 3. Edmund R., b. Dec. 18, 1837 ; res. Tenn. 3. Abigail Susan, b. Apr. 14, 1840 ; d. Apr. 13, 1841. 3. James Broad, b. Sept. 10, 1842 ; d. Feb. 10, 1846. 3. Moses Phelps, b. Dec. 22, 1845 ; rem. Ashburnham ; m. Georgi- ana Whitney- 2. Horace, b. Dec. 30, 1S09 ; m. Almira Hartwell, Aug., 1831 ; d. Oct. 21, 1863. 3. George F., b. Mar. 14, 1832 ; m. Clarissa Allen ; rem. Tem- pleton. 4. Horace A., b. June 6, 1S55. 3. Thomas Elvin, b. Oct. 23, 1833 : m. Mary P. Allen. 4. Elsie M., b. June 2, 1858. 4. Harry E., b. Sept. 14, 1S65. 4. Alice Albertina, b. June i, 1S77. 3. William Solon, b. Aug. 25, 1S35 ; m. Susan M. Covell, Apr. 28, 1867 ; res. Springfield. 3. Levi Augustine, b. Sept 19, 1837 ; d. Oct. 21, 1854. 3. Edson Alonzo, b. Oct. 22, 1840 ; d. Sept. 27, 1863. [See p. 139.] 3. Elmira E., b. Oct. 10, 1842 ; m. Baruch Whitney, Feb. 10, 1871, who d. July 26, 1877, a. 65 ; m. 2d, Charles F. Doe, Nov. 26, 1879. 3. Emeline A., b. Jan. 7, 1848; m. Frederick A. Cummings, Nov. 29, i866. 2. Augusta, b. E)ec. 11, 181 1 ; m. Lyman Learned, Apr. iS, 1S35, who d. Aug. 14, 1865, a. 63. I. Rhoda, b. June 20, 1785 ; m. Isaac Thompson of Princeton. I. Silas, b. Nov. 19, 17S6 ; m. Julia Daniels, Dec. 8, 181 1, who d. Jan. 9, 1864 ; he d. Mar. 12, 1857. 2. Joseph Emerson, b. Mar. 14, 1S13 ; m. Nancy Clark, Dec. 8, 1840 ; d. Aug. 31, 1S72. 3. Emma C, b. Nov. 6, 1843 > ™- Daniel Hutchinson. 2. Abijah Harrison, b. Dec. 28, 1S14; d. Jan. 3, 1864. 2So HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. GREENWO(5D. 2. Silas Newell, b. Oct. 21, 1S17; m. Calista Heald, Dec. 8, 1S41, who d. Jan. 23, 1843 ; m. 2d, Susan Browning, June 2, 1S46. 3. Abby Calista, b. May 27, 1S49 ; d. Sept. 19, 1852. 3. Eva Lucy, b. July 12, 1S53 ; m. ^^'alter W. \\'hite of Peters- ham, Dec. 23, 1876. 2. Harriet, b. Aug. 12, 1S19; d. Aug. 18, 1S19. 2. Julia, b. Oct. 27, 1S20 ; m. Joseph Cheney Murdock. 2. Abigail D., b. June 12, 1823; m. John Browning. 2. Hamet, b. Apr. 15, 1S25 ; m. William J. Eveleth. 2. Hannah, b. Aug. 2, 1827 ; m. John G. Allen. 2. Alson J., b. Sept. 27, 1829 ; m. Martha 0. Moulton, Mar. 16, 1853. 3. S. Elliot, b. Sept. 15, 1S53 ; res. Templeton. [See p. 1S2.] 3. Silas' A., b. Dec. 6, 1S54; m. Sibyl H. Browning, Nov. 25, 1S79 ; res. ^Vinchendon. 3. Arthur D., b. Ajjr. 23, 185 8. 3. Grace, b. Feb. 3, 1862. 3. Elarrison, b. Aug. 31, 1S63. I. Mary, b. Mar. 24, 1789; m. Elisha Woodward. I. Hannah, b. May 28, 1791 ; m. Aaron Thompson of Princeton, Apr. 29, 1817. Moses; m. Betsey Dunlap, Mar. 22, 1779, who was born Cherry Valley, N. Y., where at the age of four, she was rescued from the Indians, who murdered her parents, and burned their dwelling ; she d. Dec. 9, 1S26, a. 70; he d. Mar. 8, 1827, a 75. I. Ethan .\., b. May 27, 1779 ; m. Mrs. Caroline Warren of Roxbury, who d. Jan. 20, 1875 ; he d. May 3, 1856. [See p. 176.] I. Aaron, b. Mar. 22, 1781; m. Eliza Thatcher, Dec, 1807; rem. Penn. ; d. there. I . Sally, b. May 6,1783 ; m. Abel Warren of Northboro', June 4, 1 805 ; both d. Northboro'. I. Moses, b. Nov. 4, 1785 ; m. Polly Brown, Jan. 9, 1806; d. Sept. 26, 1828; shed. Jan. 14, 1859. 2. Lyman, b. June 13, 1806; m. Augusta Marean, Nov. 19, 1829; d. Oct. 5, 1S80. 3. Milo, b. Mar. 4, 1831 ; rem. south ; d. in the War of Rebellion. 3. Moses, b. Oct. 9, 1832; m. Adelaide Wright, Jan. i, 1857; res. Cambridge. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 2S1 GREENWOOD. 4. Helen Mabel, b. July 9, 1862. 3. Ann Elizabeth, b. Sept. 16, 1S34 ; m. Lyman Woodward. 3. Joseph L., b. June 10, 1836; rem. Abington. 3 .Asa Mon-ill, b. Dec. 22, 1839 ; m. Mary E. Nichols, Apr. 12, 1865 ; res. Leominster. 3. Helen A., b. May 29, 1843 • ™- James H. Gleason. 3. Mary Alice, b. Mar. 21, 1847 ; m. Thomas B. Grimes. 3. Frank, b. Nov. 25, 185 i. 2. Moses, b. May 23, 1S08 ; m. Adeline Ayres of No. Brookfield ; res. Louisiana. 2. Aaron, b. May 23, 180S; m. Adeline Rice, Apr. 14, 1831 ; rem. Worcester; d. Aug. 3, 1878. 3. Oella Jane, b. Feb. 28, 1832 ; m. Lorenzo Barnes. 3. Sarah Rebecca, b. Jan. 5, 1834 ; m. Wm. Homer Earle. 3. Lucy .'Vgnes, b. Jan. 31, 1836 ; d. Apr. 17, 1843. 3. Charlotte, b. May 15, 1838 ; m. George P. Earle. 3. Aaron Hobart, b. Jan. 21, 1841 ; d. army, Feb. 10, 1863. [See P- 139-] 3. George, b. May 11, 1843 ! d. army, May 10, 1864. [See p. 140.] 3. Lucy Addie, b. Apr. 3, 1845. 3. Chester, b. June 22, 1847. 3. Charles, b. Nov. 21, 1849 ; m. Ella E. Grimes ; res. Worcester. 2. Cynthia, b. Feb. 20, 181 2 ; m. William Joslin. I. Betsey, b. Dec. 12, 1787 ; d. Apr. 24, 1797. ,1. James, b. Sept. 4, 1792; m. Sally Hunting, Mar. 3, 1814, who d. Oct. 17, 1818 ; m. 2d, Betsey Rice, May i, 1819 ; rem. Penn. ; both d there. 2. Lucy, b. Dec. i, 1814 ; d. Harford, Penn. 2. Stephen, b. Aug. 23, 1817; d. Apr. 22, 1818. 2. Asa Willard, b. Nov. 4, 18 19. I. Cynthia, b. Oct. i, 1794; drowned May 15, 1808. [See p. 165.] I. Betsey, b. May 20, 1799 ; m. Elisha Whittemore. Levi; m. Anna Shattuck, Nov. 30, 1785, who d. Feb 17, 1823, a. 64 • he d. Mar. 27, 1826, a. 68. I. Lucy, b. Sept. 12, 1789; m. Edward Partridge of Oakham, Dec. I, 1S08 ; d. Sept. 23, 1814. I. Anna, b. May i, 1794; d. Aug. 29, 1796. I. Nancy, b. May i, 1794 ; m. Thomas Temple. 36 2S2 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. GRIMES. Joseph Grimes c. f. Tewksbury in 1761 ; he was the first man who came here with the intention of making a permanent settlement, all before him having come for hunting or other temporary purposes. Such were his expectations of the rapid growth of the place, that he is said to have made the prediction to his sons, that if they lived to be old men, they would see roads built in the region, over which wheeled carriages could pass. The house lot on which he settled remained in the family till sold to E. M. Coffin in 1879. It had then been for many years the only lot in town which had not been transfen-ed since the original deed. He d. Aug. 4, 1794; his wife, Sarah, d. Aug. 4, 1798, a. 80. I. Bill, b. 1742; m. Rebecca Reed, 1767, «'ho d. May 5, 1794; he d. Jmre ig, 181 7, a. 75. 2. Betsey, b. Feb. 10, 176S; m. Seth Savage of Princeton, Aug. 30, 7789. 2. Bill, b. Feb. 7, i 770 ; m. Dorcas Murdock, who d. Dec. 7, 1844 ; he d. Aug. 16, 1 85 5. 3. Hiram, b. June 9, 1809 ; m. Mary Ann Murphy, June 6, 1S59 ; d. June 15, 1879. 3. Almira, b. June 28, 181 2 ; m. William Hobbs ; res. Baldwinsville. 3. Sumner, b. Aug. 10, 1S14; d. Ark., June, 1844. 3. Harrison, b. Jan. 21, 1817 ; m. Rosanna Nugent, Dec. 27, 1847. 4. Alvah E., b. June 17, 1849 ; m. Emma R. Lyon, Aug. 16, 1875 ; res. Worcester. 4. Walter A., b. Apr. 7, 1851 ; d. June i, 1852. 4. Fred H., b. Dec. 2, 1S53. 4. Charley, b. Nov. 30, 1S60. 4. Carrie, b. July 28, 1869. 3. Porter, b. Jan. 23, 1819 ; d. Jan. 18, 1S76. 3. Lucy, b. May 12, 1821 ; m. Benjamin Stoddard, Nov. 30, 1843, who d. Mar. 10, 1S51 ; m. 2d, Charles Foster of Peters- ham, Sept. 18, 1855. 3. Laura, b. June 28, 1824 ; m. Eli Clark ; m. 2d, George Gates of Gardner, Jan. 3, 1866. 2. Sally, b. Apr. 17, 1778; m. John Grimes of Marlboro', N. H., Jan. 8, 1804. 2. Waldo, b. Nov. 2, 1783; m. Nancy Hunting, Feb. 5, 1816; rem. Ohio. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 283 GRIMES. 3. Luke, b. Sept. 13, 1S24; d. May 18, 1S25. 3. Luke, b. Dec. 28, 1825. 2. Lucy, b. Mar. 22, 17S6 ; 111. Cicorge Smith of Rutland, Mar. 22, 1808. 2. Asa, b. Aug. 5, 1788 ; d. Calais, Maine. 2. Hannah, b. Dec. 3, 1790 ; m. Joel Smith of Rutland, June 2, 1811. I. Joseph, b. Aug. 9, 1744; m. Huldah Wheelock, who d. Apr. 22, 1833, a. 84; he d. Nov. 19, 1834. 2. Susanna, b. May 23, 1772 ; m. Asa Sawin of Ashburnham. 2. Zephaniah, b. Mar. 31, 1774; d. Sutton, Lower Canada. 2. Attarah, b. Mar. 18, 1776; m. Asa Lyon. 2. Aaron, b. Jan. 14, 177S ; m. Sally Stowe, Aug. 26, 1804 ; d. July S, 1868 ; she d. Oct. 28, 1868. 3. Aaron, b. Nov. 27, 1804; m. Louisa Marean, Apr. 4, 1S30, who d. Gardner, Dec. 4, 1856 ; he d. May 11, 1872. 4. Joseph Marean, b. Dec. 16, 1830; res. Cal. 4. Lucy Adelia, b. Mar. 4, 1832 ; m. Aaron O. Wilder of Leom- inster. 4. Cleorge Clayton, b. Jan. 4, 1834 ; res. Cal. 4. Martin Van Buren, b. Mar. 4, 1837 ; res. Templeton. 4. Harriet Elizabeth, b. Feb. 22, 1S41 ; d. Aug. 20, 1S44. 4. Sj'bil Parker, b. Mar. 12, 1843 ; m. Charles Hall of N. Y. 4. Lucius Blood, b. Feb. 4, 1846 ; res. Leominster. 4. William A., b. Sept. 13, 1849; d. Sept. 2, 1S51. 3. Sophia, b. Jan. 23, 1806 ; m. Simon Reed ; res. Boston. 3. Otis, b. Sept. 14, 1808; m. Elizabeth Lawton ; res. N. Y. 3. Charles, b. Nov. 11, 1810; m. Mary Ball; d. Jan. 26, 1845. 4. Charles O., b. May 31, 1838; d. Nov. 10, 1846. 4. Mary V., b. Sept. 18, 1841 ; m. John C. Green. 4. Thomas Ball, b. Apr. 22, 1844 ; m. Mary Alice Greenwood, Nov. 18, 1869; res. Leominster. 3. Silas, b. July 27, 1815 ; d. Feb. 21, 1872. 3. Jarvis, b. July 5, 181 7 ; d. Oct. 19, 1835. 3. Joseph., b. Apr. 18, 1820; m. Harriet A. Maynard, Oct. 12, 1843 ; res. Gardner. 4. Mary A., b. May 21, 1844; m. Frederick H. Minot of Westminster, May 21, 1863 ; d. Westminster. 4. Sarah Jane, b. June it, 1847; m. Joseph B. Drury of Gardner. ^84- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. GRIMES. 4. Ella E., b. Feb. 10, 1S49 ; m. Charles Greenwood. 4. Frederick ^V^, b. May 20, 1S51 ; m. Ella Gibbs of West- minster. 4. Nellie, b. Jan. 21, 1S57. 4. Angie A., 'K^ gg^_ 4. Alice A., I ° ^ 4. Stella Mabel, b. Feb. 6, 1S65. 3. Sarah, b. Oct. 21, 1S21 ; d. Oct. 11, 1S46. 3. Se\\-ell, b. Aug. 24, 1S24 ; m. Harriet W. Peirce, May, 23, 1S54, who d. Jan. 11, 1S67 ; m. 2d, Abby Davidson of Bel- fast, Me., Apr. 6, 1S69. 4. A'ernet, b. Nov. 27, 1854. 4. Abby Oradel, b. June 21, 1S72. 4. Lucy Harriet, b. Aug. 30, 1873. 3. Edwin, b. Jan. 25, 1S26 ; m. Hannah E. Ferguson of Belfast, Me., Oct. 3, 1858 ; res. Princeton. 4. .'Mbert B)Ton, b. June 30, 1859. 4. Edwin Lincoln, b. Nov. S, 1S64. 4. Thaddeus Stow-e, b. Oct. 13, 1866. 4. Maurice Wasson, b. Mar. 20, 1S71. 2. Ruth, b. Apr. 29, 17S0; m. Nathaniel Flagg of Worcester, Dec. 12, 1S02 ; d. ^\'orcester. 2. Asenath, b. .'Vpr. 4, 1782 ; m. Joel Constantine of Ashburnhara, Jan. 17, iSii ; d. Wallingford, Vt. 2. Betsey, b. Oct. 28, i 7S4 ; d. Sept. 26, 1S63. 2. .Amiable, b. Mar. 12, 1787 ; d. Dec. 27, 1803. 2. Lucretia, b. Feb. 17, 17S9 ; d. Oct. 25, 1796. 2. Clarissa, b. Jan. 28, 1794 ; m. Joseph Waite. I. John, b. 1750, d. July 20, 1828. I. Molly, b. June 17, 1754 ; m. Asa Hoyt, July 3, 1776, who d. Jan. 4, 1832, a. S3 ; she d. Dec. 27, 17S9. I. Ephraim, b. 1756 ; m. Mary Gibson, who d. July 18, 1825 ; he d. ] Feb. 2, 1844. [See p. 173.] ' 2. Asa Tyler, b. Mar. 20, 1792 ; m. Polly Clark, 1813 ; rem. Chel- sea, Vermont. 2. Ephraim, b. INIar. 12, 1796 ; ser\-ed in the war of 1812 ; d. Sept. II, 1S14. 2. Wilham Cargill, b. Sept. 30, 179S ; rem. 2. Dennison, b. Aug. 27, 1802 ; d. Sept. 15, 1S19. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 285 HAGER. Charles Hager c. f. C^-afton, 1851 ; m. Lydia P. Whipple, May 6, 183S : d. Nov. 30, iSSo, a. 67. I. Ellen, b. Sept. 11, 1838; m. Lucius .\. Murdock. I. .^nn, b. May 22, 1S40. I. Mary, b. Sept. 4, 1S42 ; m. George D. Boyden of Worcester; d. June 30, 1S69. I. Sarah Jane, b. July i, 1845 ; m. Ruel K. Whitcomb of Lowell, Apr. 16, 1S68. I. Charles W., b. May 26, 1S49 ; ""i- Mary E. Lund of Templeton, Mar. II, 1871. I. Emma L., b. Mar. 23, 1852. HALE. Luther Hale c. f Leominster about 1788 ; m. Joanna Carter, Jan. 16 1787, who d. July 30, 1803, a. -^^ ; m. 2d, Phebe Wj-man, Apr. 8, 1S04, who d. July 23, 1826, a. 47 ; m. 3d, Phebe (Kimball) Upham, Oct. 23, 1834, who d. Mar. 8, 1S46, a. 82 ; he d. Feb. 7, 1845, a. 78. I. John, b. June 24, 1787 ; d. Jan. 7, 1850. I. Lucy, b. Aug. 23, 1789 ; d. May 3, 1805. I. Clara, b. June 12, 1791 ; m. Samuel Swan. I. Otis, b. Mar. 16, 1793 ; d. Apr. 13, 1822. I. Luther, b. Jan. 19, 1795; ™- Melinda Goodspeed, Jan. 1S23 ; rem. Vt. I. Roland, b. Dec. 28, 1796 ; m. Clarissa Rice of Templeton, June 13, 1833 ; d. July 29, 1861. 2. Clara Swan, b. Dec. 27, 1835 ; m. John A. Pjryant of Rutland, Aug. 26, 1862. 2. William Carter, b. Sept., 1843 \ d. Templeton, 1S67. I. Esther, b. Feb. 17, 1799 ; m. James Newton. I. Laura, b. Jan. i, iSoi ; d. June i, 18 15. I. Oliver, b. Sept. 28, 1804; m. Sarah D. Parker, Mar. 18, 1830; drowned on voyage to Cal., Feb. 16, 1853. 2. John Otis, b. Apr. 2, 1831 ; m. Lucy Browning, Nov. 7, i860; d. Dec. 8, 1873 ; she d. Jan. 28, 1878. 3. Abby Calista, b. July 21, 1862. 3. Oliver, b. Dec. 12, 1863. 3. Joshua B., b. June 14, 1865. -S6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. HALE. 3. John Otis, b. Dec. i, 1S66. 3. Lucy Dorrit, b. Aug. 18, 1S68. 2. Sarah Maria, b. Aug. 3, 1833 ; m. Luke Davis of Boston, Aug. 31, 1S62 ; res. Newton. 2. Miner\-a Florilla, b. June 27, 1S37 ; res. Boston. 2. Catherine Swan, ] , t 00 -n ^ ,,, o to. June 8, 1S41 ; res. Boston. 2. Clara bwan, ) ■ ' ^ ' 2. Seth P. H., b. Feb. 12, 1S46 ; m. Abby Bennett, Dec. 2, 1867. 3. William B., b. May 14, 1S71. I. Thomas, b. July 6, 1808; m. Mary Pond, Mar. 20, 1831 ; d. Apr. 2, 1861. 2. Louisa Minerva, b. Sept. 30, 1832 ; d. Feb. 13, 1S54. 2. Thomas L-\ing, b. Oct. 9, 1S3S; m. Martha A. (Thompson) Hale, Nov. 29, 1865 ; m. 2d, Helen D. Pond, Jan. 16, 1S78. 3. Irsing Lee M'inn, b. Apr. 21, 1878. 3. Lucy S., b. Apr. 16, 1S80. 2. Luther Hobart, b. Feb. 11, 184 1 ; m. Martha A. Thompson, Mar. 28, 1862 ; d. Sept. 12, 1S63. [See p. 140.] 2. Merrill, b. Nov. 25, 1845. 2. Luke, b. July 15, 1850; d. Oct. 3, 1862. I. Lucy, b. Feb. 13, 1810; m. Daniel Wilkinson of Templeton, July, II, 1833- I. Joanna, b. Mar. 11, 1812 ; m. Benjamin W. Fletcher of Worcester. I. Susan, b. Apr. 2, 1814 ; m. Amasa Hyde. I. Charles, b. Sept. 5, 1816; d. Dec. 30, 1S18. I. Luke, b. Aug. 21, 1S18; m. Sophronia Wyman of Winchendon ; res. Winchendon. HALLOCK. Isaac Hallock c. i. Vt., m. Nancy (Lamb) Clark, Mar. 3, 1S36. I. WiUiam A., b. Apr. 27, 1S37 ; m. Charilla A. Green, Mar. 21, 1866. 2. Henry Herbert, b. Aug. i, 1869. 2. Charles, b. Sept. 19, 1S70. 2. Leroy Eugene, b. Dec. 30, 1S75. I. Eleanor W., b. Nov. i, 1840; d. Nov. 12, 1842. I. Charles H., b. Nov. 11, 1S43 \ r^™- Springfield. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 287 HAMILTON. Mrs. ELiz.aiBETH Hamilton c. f. Westminster; d. Apr. 3, 1842, a. 62. I. George W., b. Apr. 4, 1S16 ; m. Betsey Earle, Sep. 16, 1S41, who d. Dec. 4, 1843 ; m. 2d, Julia Wheeler, Apr. 16, 1846, who d. June 13, 1873 ; m. 3d, Mrs. Susan Clafiin of Framingham, Sept. 29, 1874. 2. George Willis, b. Dec. 17, 1842 ; m. Camilla Ensign; res. Hart- ford, Conn. 2. Edward Clinton, b. Dec. 28, 1847 J ™- Abby Louisa Davis, Dec. 5, 1 8 71 ; res. Springfield. 2. Lucy Elizabeth, b. Jan. 4, 1853 ; m. Charles O. Stone. 2. Zoilla Cynthia, b. Oct. 24, 1855 • d. Dec. 21, 1875. I. Sylvia, b. Sept. 2, 1810 ; m. Jonathan P. Earle. I. Cynthia W., b. Nov. 9, 1819, m. Asa Goodnow. Henry H.amilton, b. Springfield, c. f. Minn., 1874 ; m. Elizabeth T. Arper of Worcester, Jan. 22, 1846, who d. Aug 23, 1869; m. 2d, Frances E. Underwood of Me., Oct. 31, 1870. I. Lilla B., b. Nov. 23, i860. I. Gracie M., b. Apr. 5, 1865. I. Lizzie E., b. Sept. 2, 1S68. I. Sewell L., b. May 19, 1872. I. Eddie A., b. May 12, 1875. I. Willie A., b. June 26, 1876 ; d. Aug. 12, 1877. I. E. Everett, b. Apr. 18, 1878. HARRIS. Joseph H. H.-\rris c. f. Richmond, N. H. ; m. Mary Leuann Brown, Apr. 27, 1 86 1. I. George Herbert, b. Mar. 25, 1863. i I. Ella Mabel, b. June 8, 1864. I. Hattie Gertrude, b. May 23, 1869. 1. Jennie Edith, b. July 7, 1870. \ HARTWELL. Amos H.a.r'hvell c. f. Concord, m. Betsey Pond, Aug., 1808, who d. July 5, 182 1 ; m. 2d, Esther F. Dibble of Elbridge, N. Y., 1838 ; d. May 24, 1855. 2S8 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. HARTWELL. I. Reuben P., b. Nov. 2, 1S09 ; m. Almeda Merritt of Templeton, INIay 26, 1S32 ; d. la., Jan. i, 1S64. I. Emeline, b. Mar. i, 1S12 ; m. Thomas Jefferson Coleman of Tem- pleton, Sept. II, I S3 2. I. Almira, b. Mar. i, 1814 ; m. Horace Greenwood. I. Edson, b. Feb. 18, 1S16. I. Levi, b. Apr. 16, 1818 ; m. Dolly Noteman of N. Y., Oct., 1S47 ; d. Apr. 9, 1S71. [See p. 16S.] 2. Larkin, b. Mar. 30, 1S50; rem. I. Betsey, b. Apr. 22, 1S21 ; m. Nelson Witt. I. C)Tus W., b. Dec. 24, 1843 ; ni- Ella .\. Lord of N. Y., Jan. i, 1867. Simon B., bro. of A.mos ; m. Roxa .Sargent, Apr. 16, 1809; d. Jan. 24, 1S68, a. 80 ; she d. Jan. 27, 1875. I. James Har\-'ey, b. June 17, 1S09; m. Charlotte Wyman, Nov. 30, 1831. 2. Mary Jane,b. Jan. 27, 1S33 ; m. Emory Rice of Barre,May S, 1S51. 2. Martha Ann, b. Mar. 29, 1834 ; m. Sumner Clark. 2. Alonzo, b. May 24, 1835 j ™- Josephine B. Tilton, Apr. 16, 1856- 3. Ebenezer Tilton, b. Sept. 24, 1856. ^ ^ ;■-; 3. Edward Alonzo, b. Oct. 27, 1S58. 3. Addie W., b. Mar. 30, 1863 ; m. Fred M. Clark. 3. RoUin E., b. June 9, 1S66. 3. Phebe, b. Sept. 12, 1868. 3. Lottie Gould, b. July 4, 1S71 ; d. Feb. 27, 1S72. 3. Josie G., b. June 13, 1873 ; d. Aug. 26, 1874. 3. Walter Eugene, b. Nov. 12, 1875. 3. Ralph Wilcox, b. Mar. 26, 1880. 2. George, b. Nov. 27, 1836 ; m. Mary Ann Brown of Holden, Dec. _._■._, 3> 1S59 ; rem. Worcester. /' 2. Clara Al, b. Jan. 15, 1838 ; m. William C. Titus ; m. 2d, Luther .--''' A. Bolles of Worcester, Aug. 13, 1874. / 2. .^ngeline, b. Sept. 9, 1839; m. Joseph Merriam of Peterboro', N. H., Nov. 3, 1857 ; m. 2d, John Wesby of Trenton, N. J., Sept. 13, 1868. 2. RoUin E., b. Nov. 24, 1840; d. army. May 5, 1S63. 2. Henry H., b. June 17, 1842 ; d. Dec. 27, 1S42. 2. Harriet A., b. Feb. i, 1844; d. Sept. 7, 1846. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 289 HARTWELL. 2. James H., b. Sept. 13, 1847 > ii^- Lucy F. Waite, May 28, 1S74 ; res. Worcester. 2. Charles H., b. Mar. 29, 1849 ; d. Aug. 11, 1S70. 2. Charlotte E., b. June 15, 1850. I. Lorinda, b. Oct. 14, 181 1 ; m. Warner Clifford. I. Mary Parker, b. Dec. 31, 1813 ; m. Wesson Bixby, Dec. 3, 1S29 ; d. Jan. 26, 1830. _ ' 'vu + I. William Stedman, b. Aug. 21, 181 7 ; m. Mary Prescott ; rem. Fitz- william, N. H. ; d. Aug. i, 1865. 1. Harriet Newell, b. Mar. 22, 1820 ; m. George Rugg ; d. May 9,1843. I. Phebe S., b. Apr. 14, 1822 ; m. Daniel Brown of Claremont, N. H., Oct. 10, 1842 ; m. 2d, Moses Pollard. I. Sarah, b. June 22, 1826; m. Benjamin F. Wright. I. Samuel Willard, b. Feb. 14, 1829 ; m. Mary Bigelow of Fitzwilliam, N H. ; res. Eldora, Iowa. I. Mary R., b. Nov. 28, 1835 ; m. Willard Parsons. HARWOOD. Jesse H.^rwood c. f. Barre ; m. Mary Sibley, who d. July 24, 1849, ^• 76 ; he d May 8, 1847, a. 82. I. Sumner, b. Jan. 9, 1806; d. Apr. 16, 1876, a. 70. '• Sylv'a, lb. Mar. I, 1808; '^- ^"g; ^-;,f39. I. Celia, j m. Andrew Gleason. HASTINGS. SAMUEL H. Hastings c. f. Worcester: m. Dorinda Chfford, Aug. 8, 1844; d. army, July 21, 1863; [see p. 140.] She d. Oct. 23, 1875. I. Lilla Maria (adopted), b. Aug. 2, 1853 ; m. Alvin W. Monroe. HAYDEN. James F. Hayden c. f. Boston; m. Adeline Prentiss, Dec. 17, 1872. I. James F., b. Apr. 30, 1879 ; d. May i, 1879. HEALD. Stephen Heald* c f. Rutland, 1762 ; m. Hazadiah Howe of Rutland, who d. Mar. 22, 1812, a. 79 ; he d. Oct. 3, 1814, a. 84. 37 2C/0 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. HEALD. I. Hepzibah, b. Oct. ii, 1753; m- Joseph Green. I. Timothy, b. Feb 19, 1756: m. Lois Smith of Rutland, June 12, 17S5, who d. Apr. 29, iSiS; he d. May i, 1S14. 2. Betsey, b. Sept. 1, 17S6 ; ra. Abijah Clark. 2. Calvin, b. Feb. S, 17SS; m Tamar Ward, Jan. iS, 1S25 ; d Feb. 22, 1869 ; she d. Dec. 28, 1869, a. 77. 3. Abelena Elizabeth, b. Oct. 28, 1S25 ; d. Sept. 11, 1S65. 2. Jonas, b. Feb. 13, 1790; m. Abigail Clark, Sept. 6, 1S15 ; d. Worcester, Feb. 3, 1866; she d. Feb. 26, 1S68. 3. Mary Stone, b. June 9, 1S16 ; m. George Williams. 3. Simpson C, b. Jan. 26, iSiS; m. Martha Caroline Loring ; res. Worcester. 3. Calista, b. Feb. 2, 1S20; m Silas Newell Greenwood. 3. Lois, b. Feb. 3, 1822; m. Lyman Wheeler; m. 2d, L Nel- son Keyes of Worcester, Nov. 27, 1856. 3. Nancy, b. May 27, 1824; m. David D. Keyes of Worcester, Nov. 23, 1S49 3. Jonas, b. Nov. 26, 1S26 ; m. Maria Kettell ; res. Worcester. 3. Timothy Sibley, b. Sept. 29, 1S32 ; m. Lucy R. Prentiss, June 29, 1865, who d. Jan. 31, 1S72 ; m. 2d, Ada Davis of Rutland. 4. Harriet Prentiss, b. Nov. 26, 1S67. 4. Lucy Daisy, b. Jan. 23, 1872. 3. Samuel Clark, b. Jan. 22, 1835 ; res. Chicago, 111. 2. John, b. Jan. 2, 1792; m. Mary Wood of Hardwick, Oct. 11, 1821 ; d. Dec. 21, 1869. 3. Philena, b. Nov. 11, 1822; m. Lewis F. Piall of Worcester, Nov. 12, 1844 ; d. 1847. 3. Hannah, b. June 29, 1S24 ; d. Dec. 10, 183S. 3. William, b. July 22, 1826 ; m. Lizzie Stubbs ; res. Worcester. 3. Sarah, b. July 24, 1828; m. Albert Witt. 3. Carmi, b. July 4, 1S30 ; m. Lizzie Gibson of Woburn ; m. 2d, Sarah Gleason ; res. Worcester. 3. Mary, b. Nov. 21, 1S3S ; m. W. O. Watson ; res. Spencer. 3. Clara, b. Oct. 17, 1840 ; m. Hiram B. Oliver of Worcester. 2. Hannah, b. June 10, 1794 ; m. Joseph Stone. 2. Sally, b. June 2, 1796 ; m. Samuel Thompson. 2. Stephen, b. Sept. 17, 1799; m. Mary Newton, May 17, 1827; res. Barre. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 2^1 HEALD. 2. \\"illiam, b. Jan. i, 1S03 ; d. Mar. 11, 1S04. I. Josiah, b. May 29, 175S ; rem. Chester, Vt. I. Sarah, b. May 19, 1760; m. Ebenezer Heald ; d. Rutland. I. Eliphalet, b. Feb. 9, 1763 ; d. Dec. 7, 1770. I. Hannah, b. Mar. 3, 1765 ; d. Dec. 13, 1770. I. Lucy, b. Apr. 30, 1767; d. Dec. 29, 1770. I. Lois, b. May 22, 1769 ; d. Dec. 12, 1770. I. Hannah, b. Nov. 11, 1771 ; m. Calvin LTpham, Feb. 12, 1797, who d. Nov. 22, 1S27; m. 2d, Moses H. Peirce. I . Lucy, m. Jeremiah Thompson. HINDS. Cornelius Hinds c. f. Barre ; his wife, Martha, d. May 15, 1802, a. 59 ; he d. Aug. 23, I Si 2, a. 70. I. Eli, m. Polly Stone, Mar. 12, 17S9 ; rem. Eden, Vt. ; both d. there. I. Abner, m. Sally Woodward, June 16, iSoo, who d. June 2, iSio ; m. 2d, Betsey (Blood) Marean, Jan., 181 2; rem. Temple- ton ; d. Apr. 19, 1835. 2. Woodward, b. Jan. 10, 1813; rem. \^'alpole, N. H. 2. Sally, b. Aug. i, 1814; m. Artemas Hancock of Templeton ; d. Mar. 25, 1876. 2. Jar\'is, b. Oct. 14, 1S16 ; m. and setded in Walpole, N. H. 2. Harriet, m. Charles Laselle of Worcester. I. Josiah Dana, m. Hepzibah Green, Aug. i, 1802; rem. Belfast, Me. ; d. there. 2. Lucy, b. Nov. 7, 1802; res. Maine. I. Cornelius, b. Dec. 3, 1775 ; m. Hannah Waite, Apr. 9, 1801 ; d. Apr. 3, 1S48; she d. Dec. 27, 1859. 2. Hannah Waite, b. Aug. 13, 1S05 ; m. Ebenezer CJates. 2. Hiram D., b. Feb. 13, 1807 ; m. Elemander Woodward of So. Reading; d. Oct. 3, 1879. 2. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 16, 1809 ; m. Jonathan G. Day of Worcester, Dec. 2, 1834; d. Feb. 17, 1880. 2. Cornelius, b. Sept. 12, 1811; m. Augusta \\'itt, Apr. 17, 1834; res. Athol Center. 3. Sarah Augusta, b. Jan. 27,1836 ; m. Albert Dow of Ashburnham. 3. George Augustus, b. July 17, 1838. 2<)2 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. HINDS. 2. \Villiam, b. Oct. 9, 1S13 ; m. Nancy Goulding ; drowned in Erving, Jnly 15, 1S35. 2. Mary Ann, b. Mar. 13, 1S16 ; m. George W. Da\is. 2. Charles E., b. Nov. 2, 1S19. 2. Anna, b. May 7, 1S22 ; m. William H. Hubbard, July 4, 1850'; res. Amherst. I. Abijah, b. Sept. 27, 17S7; m. Susanna Coleman of Templeton, Dec. 30, 1810, who d. Sept. 27, 1S39, a. 59 ; m. 2d, Per- sis (Pollard) Slocomb, June 8, 1S41, who d. Jan. 15, 1862 ; rem. Gardner; d. Mar. 5, 1S68. Hdw.^rd, bro. of Cornelius, m. Anna Peirce, Apr. 8, 1778, who d. No\'. 19, 1821, a. 62 ; he d. Worcester. I. Molly, b. July i, 1778; d. Aug. 22, 1782. I. Anna, b. Sept. 12, 1780; m. Sanford BuUard of Vt., Oct. 2, 1803. I. Calvin, b. June 30, 1783 ; m. Susanna Clark, Dec. i, 1805, who d. Sept. I, 1S20; m. 2d, Betsey (Lyon) ^Voodvvard, Dec. 8, 1826, who d. C)ct. 19,1871; rem. Holden ; d. Oct. 21, 1857. 2. Lucretia, b. ."^pr. 29, 1806 ; m. Parker Webber of Troy, N. Y. ; d. 1833. 2. Dorothy Q., b. Feb. 3, 1808; m. Minot French of Goffstown, N. H., Apr. 22, 1833 ; res. Newport, R. I. 2. Lowell L., b. Jan. 5, iSio; m. Polly \Vright, Apr 5, 1832 ; rem. Chelsea. 2. Alanson G., b. Feb. 26, 1812; m. Dianthia R. McKnight of Grafton ; res. Worcester. 2. Eliza, b. Jan. 15, 1S14 ; m. Nathaniel Richardson of Chester, Vt. ; d. Chester, Vt., Feb. i, 1848. 2. Martin, b. Sept. 24, 1815 ; d. Sept. 23, 1820. 2. Cah'in P., b. Sept. i, 181 7; m. Mary Covell of Boston; res. Boston. 2. ^^'illiam A., b. Apr. 2, 1819 ; m. Rebecca Lougue of Boston; d. Jan. 18, 1876. I. John Haven, b. Jan. 23, 1786; d. Aug. 20, iSti. I. Polly, b. July 17, 1788 ; m. Lewis Pond, 1. Warner, b. Aug. 10, 1790; m. Achsah Woodward, June 30, 181 1 ; rem. Worcester; both d. there; he d. Jan. 15, 1873. 2. Nancy, b. Sept. 29, iSii ; m. Josiah W. Allen of Worcester, HISTORY OF HUBRARDSTON. 293 HINDS. June 10, 1839, who d. Worcester; she res. Newton High- lands. 2. Warner, b. June 19, 1S18 ; m. Sarah Ryder of Southbridge, June 24, 1841 ; d. Apr. 5, 1855. 2. Elisha W., b. Nov. 22, 1S19 ; m Martha Goddard of Grafton, Aug. 29, 1844 ; res. 111. 2. Chauncy, b. Apr. 24, 1822; m. Ruth Shurtliff of Worcester ; Nov 28, 1844; res. Brooklyn, N. Y. I. Lydia, b. May 22, 1793 : m. William Rice of Barre ; d. Barre. I. Chenery, b. June 29, 1796 ; m. Melinda Underwood of Barre ; rem. Ohio ; d. Mar. 1847 ; she d. June 4, 1833. I. Zenas, b. Feb. it, 1799 ; d. Feb. 20, 1800. 1. Achsah, b. May, 15, iSoi ; m. Aaron Clark. HOBBS. William Hobbs c. f. Princeton; m. Nancy B. Gill; d. June 17, 1830, a. 48 ; she d. May 21, 1868, a. 82. I. William, m. Elmira Grimes. Jan. 21, 1830; rem. Templeton ; d. May, 1868. 2. .\nn Maria, b. June 30, 1831. 2. SaraR Avaline, b. May 15, 1833 ; m. Washington Whitney of Templeton. 2. Theodore S., b. Oct. 9, 1837 ; m. Clara Merritt of Templeton ; res. Worcester. 1. Mary, b. Jan. 12, 1809 ; m. Ezra Parker Brown. I. Charles, m. Sophia H. Murdock. 2. Moses G., b. Aug. 16, 1837 ; m. Mary Ella Flynn, Mar. 19, 1863. 3. Frank W., b. Oct, 7, 1863. 3. Eugene B., b. Apr. 5, 1866; d. Aug. 22, 1876. 3. Alice Mary, ] , ^ „,„ . 3. Alfred Moses, ) °- '-"=^•30. '^O'^ . d. Aug. 24, 1876. ■ 3. Jerry, b. Apr. 2, 1871 ; d. Feb. 11, 1874. 3. Blanche Lunette, b. Jan. 27, 1877. 2. Sophia E., b. Aug. i, 1840 ; m. R. Stickney of Templeton. 2. Nancy B., b. Apr. 21, 1843 ; m. John Merritt. 2. Lucy A., b. Dec. 4, 1844 ; m. Charles F. Tenney. 2. Charles E., b. Feb. 25, 1846. 2. Thomas J., b. Feb. 28, 1847. 2. William H., b. Apr. 26, 1850. 2()4- HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. HOBBS. 2. Friendy A., b. Aug. 25, 1S51 ; d. Dec. 18, 1S66. 2. George, b. Aug. 29, 1S57. I. Thomas J-, b. Apr. 13, 1S14 ; d. July 16, 1S44. I. .Adeline, b. Apr. 16, 1819 ; m. Ezra Parker Brown. I. Louisa, b. 1S22 ; d. Sept. 10, 187 1. HODGE. .\SA S. Hodge c. f. Athol ; m. Lucy Parker, May 8, 1845, ^'^''^o '^- F'^b. 4, 1S74. HOLT. Ephr.-\IiM Holt* c. f. Holden ; m. Jerusha Kenney, who d. Nov. 2, 1S57, a. SS ; he d. June 3, 1844, a. Si. I. Simeon K., b. Aug. 3, 1797 ; m. Sophia Mundell, Jan. 7, 1S24 ; d. Feb. 28, 1833 ; she d. June 10, 1868. 2. Davis, b. JNlay, 19 1824 ; m. Mary Welch of Rudand ; m. 2d, Lucy Moore, Oct. i, 1S49, who d. Nov. 3, 1S54; m. 3d, Mary Amanda Moore, Feb. 7, 1856; d. July ii, 1865. 3 Fred Ashley, b. July 2, 1S52. 3. Henry Hilton, b. Oct. 23, 1S54 ; name changed. [See Mundell.] 3. Lucy F., b. Apr. 16, 1856 ; d. Feb. 17, 1872. 3. Joseph, b. July 27, 1862 ; d. Sept. 4, 1875. 2. Dennis, b. Jan. 10, 1826 ; m. Frances M. Moore, Jan. 24, 1S56. 3. Cora B., b. July 28, 1S59 ; d. Dec. 14, 1S78. 2. Jonas, b. Dec. 19, 1827 ; m. Delia Simonds, May 13, 1S59. 3. George Edwin, b. June iS, i860. 3. Charles M., b. Sept. 1862, d. Feb. 13, 1864. 3. Willie Merritt, b. Dec. 16, 1867. 2. Silas, b. Mar. 7, 1S30; res. Gardner. 2. Julia S., b. Nov. 21, 1832 ; m. James W. Herrick, Sept. 4, 1853. I. Sally D., b. 1802 ; m. David Baker. I. Betsey, b. 1805 ; d. Oct. 10, 1857, a, 52. Elus Holt, m. Ruth Frost, Dec. 2, 1824 ; d. Feb. 6, 185 i, a. 54 ; she d. Aug. 9, 1873. I. Nancy .\zubah, b. Oct. 16, 1826 ; m. Francis H. Dewey. I. ."Mexis Brooks, b. Apr. 5, 1828 ; d. Aug. 28, 1870. I. Stedman W., b. Nov. 5, 1S29 ; d. June 13, 1836. I. Washington Irving, b. July, 17, 1831 ; m. Eliza Morrow of Barre ; d. army, June 3, 1864. [See p. 140.] HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 295 HOLT. 2. Eliza Eva., b. Aug. 22, 1856 ; m. Henry C. Folsom of Athol ; res. Turners Falls. 2. Willie Clifton, b. Jan. 2, 1859. 1. Elizabeth Malvina, b. Nov. i, 1833 ; m. Aaron Forbush. I. Oscar Elias, b. Oct. 11, 1835 ; m. Lucy Underwood, Oct. 6, 1858. 2. Jennie, b. Jan. 12, 1859 ; d. June i, 1878. 2. Carrie Delia, b. Oct. i, i860. 2. Lizzie Estelle, b. June 29, 1862. 2. George Leroy, b. Feb. 21, 1866. 2. Mary Abby, b. May 17, 1867 ; d. Feb. 6, 1868. 2. Horace Ir\'ing, b. Aug. 30, 1869. 2. Daisy F., b. Sept, 3, 1871 ; d. Aug. 10, 1872. 2. Nellie B., b. Sept. 29, 1872. 2. Harry, b. Feb. 5, 1874 ; d. Feb. 27, 1S74. 2. Lucy Mabel, b. July, 1875 ' d. Sept. 30, 1875. 2. Ella Louise, b. Jan. 27, 1877; d. Apr. 15, 1S77. 2. Charles Oscar, b. Oct. 11, 1S79. I. Ellen A., b. Nov. 12, 1842 ; m. George A. Sawyer of Leominster. HOW.ARD. John F. Howard c. f. Princeton; m. Sarah Han-ington, Apr. 10, 1851. I. Mary L., b. Apr. 185 1 ; m. John S. Roper. I. George L., b Oct. 28, 1859. I. Benj. F., b. Mar. 14, 1862. I. M)Ta Miller, b. Apr. 18, 1865. HOWE. Asa Howe, M. D. c. f. Wendell, 1809 ; m. Relief Woodward, Feb. 4. 1812, who d. Oct. 9, 1845; he d. New Salem, Aug. 24, 1S63, a. 79. I. Charlotte W., b. Oct. 16, 181 2 ; m. Sumner Murdock. I. Hannah N., b. Oct. 11, 1813 ; m. Prescott Walker; d. New Salem, Jan. 9, 1838. I. Abel, b. Sept. 11, 1S15 ; m. Martha Williams, May 6, 1841. 2. Herbert W.,b. Dec. 17, 1842 ; m. Mary W. Brown, Dec. 17, 1868. 2. Walter E., b. Jan. 6, 1848; m. Abby L. Aldrich of Petersham, Apr. 16, 1872. 3. Florence Maude, b. June 2, 1874. 2^6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. HOWE. 3. Fred Herbert, b. Jan. 4, 1S77. 2. Alice S., b. Dec. 22, 1S4S ; d. Sept. 3. 1S62. 2. Mary A., b. Dec. S, 1859. HUCKINS. A.A.RON S. HucKiNS c. f. Grafton, 1S6S; m. Abby A. Sweeny, Sept. 28, 1861. I. Fannie E., b. Mar. 6, 1S63 ; d. Aug. i, 1S64. I. Lizzie L., b. Sept. 10, 1S65. I. .A-rthur Sherman, b. Oct. 31, 1871. HUNTING. Stephen Hunting c. f. Needliam ; m. Hannali , who d. Nov. 19, 1811, a. So; he d. Dec. 11, 1S15, a. 96 y., 9 m. I. Stephen, b. Dec. 23, 1750; m. Polly Newton, Dec. 23, 1790, who d. Apr. I, 1808, a. 36; m. 2d, Eunice Dupee, July 1810, who d. May 30, 1S55, a. 89 ; he d. Nov. 16, 1835. 2. Sally, b. June 3, 1791 ; m. James Greenwood. 2. Leonard, b. July 8, 1794 ; d. .\ug. 4, 1800. 2. Caty, b. May 28, 1796 ; d. Aug. 8, 1800. 2. Polly, b. Oct. I, 1799 ; m. Sewell Moulton. 2. Jar\'is, b. Mar. 30, 1804 ; m. Rebecca H. Sawin, Feb. 28, 1830, who d. Apr. 9, 1S36; his name was changed to \Vm. J. Parker ; m. 2d, Lucinda Russell. [See Parker.] 2. Clarissa, b. Oct. 7, 1806; d. Dec 25, 1806. I. Mosest, b. Sept. 8, 1758; m. Elizabeth W. Newton, Jan. 12, 1792, who d. May i, 1814 ; rem. Westminster ; d. there. 2. Moses, b. Oct. 23, 1792. 2. Polly, b. Nov. 24, 1794; d. July 25, iSoo. 2. Jonas N., b. Feb. 3. 1797. 2. Sydney F., b. Sept. 6, 1799. 2. Catherine, b. Feb. 15, 1802. 2. Thomas S., b. Mar. 12, 1804; d. Sept. 25, 1S04. 2. Sarepta W., b. Apr. 7, 1805 ; m. Graves. 2. ReUef Eliza, b. Mar. 2, 1809 ; m. George Mundell, Aug. 15, 1833. I. Converse*, b. May 5, 1760; m. Mary Parker, who d. Oct. 4, 1849, a. 90 ; he d. July 4, 1851. 2. Nancy, b. Apr. 18, 1783 ; m. Waldo Grimes. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 297 HUNTING. 2. Josiah, b. Sept. 16, 1784; m. Elizabeth Green, who d. Sept. 5, 1842, a. 57 ; he d. Oct. 10, 1853. 3. Ehza, b. Oct. 16, 1S14; d. Jan. 28, 1837. 3. Parker, b. Apr. 6, 1S17 ; d. Jan., 1867. 3. Mary, b. Sept. 20, 1819; m. Charles Hodgman of Ashby, Nov. 26, 1857. 3. Josiah, b. Mar. 8, 1S23 ; m. Harriet Allen, May 16, 1850^ who d. July 23, 185 1 ; m. 2d, Elizabeth Struthers of Canada East, Dec. 27, 1S60; rem. Templeton. 4. William E., b. June 10, 1S51. 3. Sewell, b". Sept., 1825 ; d. Aug. 9, 1827. 3. Horace, b. June 17, 1S28 ; m. Harriet A. Kile of N. Y., Apr. 28, 1858; rem. N. Y. 3. William, b. July 16, 1831 ; m. Mary Day of Templeton, .\pr. 4, 1855 ; res. E. Templeton. 4. Fred S., b. Sept. 30, 1868. 2. George, b. Apr. 11, 1786; d. Dec. 17, 1826. 2. Lemuel, b. May 17, 1788 ; m. Polly Baker of Westminster, Sept. 28, 1820; rem. Templeton; d. July 3, 1S68. 3. Stephen, b. Feb. 14, 1821 ; d. Aug. 15, 1833. 3. Anna, b. Mar. 22, 1823 ; m. Jacob Chamberlain, Aug. 25, 1847 ; he d. army. 3. Lucy, b. Oct. 4, 1824; d. Oct. 31, 1825. 3. Leonard, b. Mar. 19, 1826 ; m. Sophia Gray ; res. Templeton. 3. Hannah, b. July 7, 1829 ; m. Elisha Rockwood Brown. 3. Lucy W., b. May 1 1, 1834 ; m. George V. Sawin of Westmins- ter, Aug. 2, 1851 ; m. 2d, Oilman Brown. 3. Sarah V., b. Nov. 26, 1838; m. Alphonso B. Rayner, Sept. 26, 1867. 2. Abijah, b. Sept. 10, 1790; d. Jan. 10, 1793. 2. Parker, b. July 31, 1792 ; d. Jan. 31, 1817. 2. Aaron, b. Oct. 27, 1797 ; m. Julianna Rice, Sept. 30, 1824; d. Dec. 16, 1863. 3. Roxa, b. Sept. 12, 1825 ; m. Silas Adams. 3. George, b. Nov. 12, 1826 ; d. Dec. 20, 1846. 3. Cynthia, b. Nov. 7, 1830; m. Henry Perley of Gardner, Mar. 19, 1850. 3. Daniel, b. Oct. 26, 1832 ; m. Charlotte M. Forbush of Brook- lyn, N. Y., Nov. 22, 1859 ; d. Feb. 15, 1872. 38 29S HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. HUNTING. 4. Charles Aaron, b. June 14, i860. 4. Willie George, b. Aug. 31, 1S61. 4. Kate Julianna, b. Nov. 4, 1864. 4. Henry Roderick, b. Sept. 30, 1S65. 4. Minnie Lottie, b. Oct. 12, 1868. 4. Gilson Whitson, b. July 6, 187 1. 3. Charles, b. May 17, 1834; m. Hannah Peirce, Dec. i, 1S54, who d. May 9, 1858; m. 2d, Ellen J. Mann, Jan. 18, 1S59 ; d. Nov. 15, i860. 4. Willett L., b. July 15, 1S55 ; d. Feb. 3, 1S58. 4. George C, b. June 27, 1 85 7. 4. Lilla C, b. Jan. 5, 1S60. 3. Eli, b. Mar. 27, 1836 ; m. Ellen J. (Mann) Hunting, Nov. 14, 1S64 ; res. Gardner. 3. Nancy, b. May 3, 1S39 ; m. Ehvell P. Sargent. 3. John W,, b. June 17, 1S41 ; m. Mary A. Sargent, Aug. 3, 1862 ; d. July 29, 1864. [See p. 140.] 3. Henry, b. Nov. 30, 1S45 ; m. Mary Elizabeth Leeman, Mar. 20, 1867 ; d. Gardner, Aug. 10, 1870. 4. John W'illard, b. Apr. 19, 1868. 4. Henry Nelson, b. Sept. 24, 1870. I. William, b. Apr. 17, 1753; m. Lydia Wheelock, June 9, 1779; rem. 2. Luther, b. July 24, 17S0. 2. William, b. May 22, 1783. 2. Hannah, b. Aug. 2, 17S5. 2. Seth, b. Mar. i, 1787. 2. Betsey, b. Apr. 18, 1790. ALEX.A.XDER HUNTING c. f. Marlboro' ; m. Tryphena Eager, 1774, who d. Dec. 23, 1S39, a. 69 ; he d. Sept. 30, 1823, a. 55. I. Betsey, b. Apr. 23, 1775 ; m. George Felton, Nov. 2, 1S28 ; d. Dec. II, 1828. I. Tryphena, b. May 7, 1779; m. Jason Smith of Ban-e, June 14, 1820 ; d. Gardner, Mar. 19, 1873. I. Alexander, b. Aug. 23, 1793 ; m. Mrs. Mary Johnson, who d. Dec. 5, 1866 ; he d. Barre. 2. Daniel A., b. No\'. 7, 1S35 ; rem. Athol. I. Mary, b. Jan. 14, 1S05 ; m. Uriah Eager of Marlboro', Jan. i, 1826 ; d. Sept. II, 1870. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 2()g HUNTING. I. Lucy, b. Nov. 17, 1S07 ; d. Feb. 6, 1862. I. Charles Austin, b. Oct. 16, 1S09; name changed to Charles Aus- tin. [See Austin.] HUTCHINSON. Daniel Hutchinson c. f. Worcester; m. Emma C. Greenwood, Apr. 17, 1873- I. Ralph Emerson, b. Aug. 8, 1877. HYDE. WiLLUM HvDE c. f. Newton; m. Eunice Stearns, Nov. 2, 1795, who d. May 27, i860, a. 86 ; he d. May 28, 1850, a. 80. I. Roxanna, m. Silas Lampson of Sterling. I. Eunice, m. James Sawin of Westminster. I. Lydia, m. John Stratton of Leominster. I. William, b. June 3, 1S05 ; d. Oct. 2, 1879. I. Keziah, b. July 12, 1807; m. James Dean of Shrewsbury. I. Amasa,b.Nov. 3, 1809 ; m. Susan Hale, June 5, 1834 ; rem. Shrews- bury. 1. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 30, 1813 ; m. Peter L. Spaulding of Lunenburg. I. Silas Stearns, b. Jan. 18, 181 7 ; m. Nancy Fletcher of New Ipswich, N. H., Oct. 7, 1841 ; res. Ohio. [See p. 184.] I. Charles, b. 1820; m. Elizabeth (Sawin) Sweetland of Rockland, Me., Sept. 16, 1849 ; res. Worcester. JACKSON. Augustine Jackson c. f. Newton, 1S58; m. .Abby T. Lamkin of Jay, Me., Jan. 22, 1853. I. Eva A., b. Dec. 26, 1853 ; m. William 8. Prentiss. I. Herbert A., b. May 11, 1857. I. Lorenzo J., b. Aug. 6, 1859. JENNISON. Mrs. Dolly Jennison c. f. Phillipston ; d. Sept. 23, 1852, a ^2>- I. Flint, m. Mary Stowe, Dec. i, 1836; rem. Worcester. 2. Sarah Almira, b. July 23, 1840. 2. John Fhnt, b. Oct. 24, 1843 ; d. army. 2. Henry Edward, b. Nov. 9, 1846 ; res. Omaha, Neb. 2. Ella M., b. Dec. 31, 1850. 300 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. JEWETT. Joseph Jewe'it c. f. Worcester, 1S69 ; m. Susan B. (Jenks) Jenks, Nov. 26, 1864. JOHNSON. D.4VID L. Johnson c. f. Barre ; m. Lois ^^'ilbur, Jan. i, 1S46. I. Lucy Minen-a, b. Aug. 16, 1S47 ; m. J. ^^'esley Watson of Kansas. I. Frank W., b. Aug. 3, 1S52. I. Moses Perry, b. Mar. 2, 1S54; m. Mary Pettigrew of St. Louis, Mo., res. Mo. 2. Edith Browning, b. June 21, iSSo. JOSLIN. Ebenezer Joslin c. f. Marlboro', 1770; m. Lydia Church of Rutland, who d. Dec. 9, 1S05, a. 66 ; he d. Sept. 1 1, 1806, a. 73. 1. Silas, b. Sept. 22, 1764; m. Betsey Greenwood, Oct. 28, 1789; d. Aug. 8, 1S28 ; she d. Oct. 13, 1849, a. S3. 2. Lydia, b. Jan. 18, 1790; d. July 20, 1791. 2. Lydia, b. Feb. 4, 1793 ; d. Oct. 15, 1794. 2. Sally, b. Mar. 17, 1796; d. Sept. 18, 1798. 2. Silas, b. Jan. 30, iSoo; d. Sept. 14, 1803. 2. HoUis, b. July 28, 1803 ; m. Linda LInderwood, Apr. 25, 1826. 3. Jonas, b. Sept. 2, 1S26 ; m. Alvina Morse, Apr. 27, 1854 ; rem. Gardner. 3. Eliza, b. Mar. 26, 1 S29 ; m. L. T. Whitcomb of Templeton, J uly 8, 1S51 ; res. Brooktyn, N. Y. 3. Emily, b. Oct. 3, 1831 ; m. Addison Waite. 3. Clara, b. Dec. 8, 1833 ; m. Amos Hemenway ; res. Gardner. 3. Silas, b. Dec. 3, 1839 ; m. Mary A. ^Villiams, Sept. 4, i860; res. Gardner. 4. Frank 9., b. Sept. 14, 1861. 4. Everett D., b. July 24, 1864. 4. Lewis A., b. Oct. 11, 1867. 2. Levi, b. Apr. 16, 1S06 ; m. Dorcas Wright, Apr. 22, 1827. 3. Adelphia, b. Feb. 10, 1828; m. Hiram Wadsworth of Barre, Apr. 30, 1863. 3. Mary Jane, b. June 18, 1830; m. Henry J. Kendall of Barre, Apr. 22, 1852. 3. Ellen Maria, b. x^pr. 7, 1833 ; m. John Q. Greenwood ; m. 2d, Theodore Greenwood. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. J07 JOSLIN. 3. Dorcas Elizabeth, b. May 13, 1S37; m. (jeorge Prentiss. 3. Abby Louisa, b. Sept. 12, 1S41. 3. Levi G., b. Aug. 21, 1846 ; m. Katie E. Gates of Worcester, Nov. 15, 1877 ; res. Worcester. 2. Silas, b. July 7,1811; m. Minerva (Gates) Kendall, Nov. 26, 1S46. 3. Horace, b. May 12, 1S49; m. Adeline A. Coleman, Apr. 6, 1875, who d. July 8, 1876. I. Lucy, b. 1766 ; d. Oct. S, 1806. I. William, b. 1769 ; m. Rhoda Wheeler, Feb. 19, 1797 ; d. Nov. 14, 1807. 2. John, b. May 20, 1797 ; d. Sept. 2, 1799. 2. Mary, b. July i, 1799 ; m. Abishai Eveleth. 2. Eliza, b. May 19, 1801 ; res. Boston. 2. William, b. Nov. 30, 1803 ; m. Cynthia Greenwood, Apr. 15, 1830, d. Jan. 10, 1873. 3. Mary M., b. July 16, 1831 ; d. July, 19, 185S. 3. Elmira A., b. Sept. 15, 5835. 3. Cynthia M., b. Nov. 19, 1836. 3- WilliamH.,b. May 14, 1841 ; m. Lydia V. Stratton of Charles- town ; res. Ind. 3. Frederick W., b. May 25, 1845 ^ ™- Etta K. Beckley of Ind., Feb. 15, 1871 ; res. Mich. 2. Lucy, b. May 28, 1806 ; m. Warren Hubbard of Princeton, Nov. 12, 1828 ; d. Princeton. I. Ephraim, b. 1776; d. Apr. 23, 1820. I. Peter, b. 1780; m. Rhoda (Wheeler) Joslin, Dec. 23, 1810, who d. June 19, 1819 ; m. 2d, Betsey Woodis of Barre, Mar., 1821, who d. Dec. 4, 1856; he d. Mar. 24, 1847. 2. Susan, b. June 4, 1823 ; m. Rufus Howard, Dec. 21, 1848 ; d. Stoneham, Feb., 1867. 2. Julia kxm., b. Apr. 6, 1827 ; m. Henry A. Smith, Nov. 16, 1S48 ; res. Templeton. I. Moses, b. 1785 ; d. May 18, 1848. I. Sally, b. 1789; d. Aug. 5, iSii. KELTON. Elihu Kelton c. f. Dorchester, 1S70; m. Ann Blackman, Dec. 13, 1S18, who d. Dec. 11, 1875, a. 79; he d. Jan, 14, 1878, , a. 87. /^- ; ,V ^ ^> ^ ^ -^ "^ 302 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. KELTON. I. Elihu, b. May 2, 1831 ; m. Susan J. Hathorne of Bangor, Me., June 10, 1S56. 2. Addie E., b. Nov. 2, 1S57. 2. Harriet L., b. Nov. 26, 1S58; d. Dec. 25, 1872. 2. Annie J., b. May 17, i860; d. Dec. i, 1S72. 2. George H., b. Sept. 20, 1861. 2. Mary R., b. May 6, 1863. 2. Susie H., b. May 29, 1868. 2. E. Frank, b. May 7, 1872. LAMB. J.iMES L.4MB* c. f. Spencer before 1800 ; m. Knapp who d. Mar. 3, 1825, a. 73 ; he d. Dec. 26, 1834, a. 82. I. James, b. Spencer; m. Dolly Waite, Nov. 7, 1805 ; d. Penn. 2. Dolly Waite, b. May 16, 1808 ; m. Asa Wheeler, Nov. 6, 1828 ; rem. Warwick ; d. there. 2. James, b. Oct. 19, 1S09 ; m. Harriet A. Green, Sept. 27, 1832, who d. May 5, 1864 ; he d. Feb. 28, 1876. 3. James W., b. Apr. 6, 1834; sea captain ; d. San Francisco, June 6, 1870. 3. Harriet A., b. Apr. 15, 1836 ; m. Calvin Underwood. 3. Milton, b. Jan. 8, 1838 ; res. Cal. 3. Joseph A., b. May 7, 1840 ; res. N. J. 3. Harrison W., b. Dec. 9, 1842 ; m. Miriam Bennett, Oct. 4, 1865 ; res. Gardner. 3. Larkin, b. Dec, 1844; res. Gardner. 3. Lewis C., b. Apr. 26, 1848; d. Nov. 21, 1857. 3. Arabella D., b. Sept. 16, 1853 ; d. Jan. 29, 1856. I. PUny, b. Spencer; m. Rebecca Brown, Apr. 12, 1804; d. Jan. 7, 1821. 2. Greanleaf, b. Jan. 25, 1805 ; m. Hannah Frost, Apr. 12, 1827 ; rem. Westminster ; both d. there. 2. Nancy, b. June 9, 1807 ; m. Simpson Clark ; m. 2d, Isaac Hallock. 2. Pliny, b. Sept. to, 1S09 ; m. Eliza FoUett, Apr. 11, 1830; rem. Ind. ; d. 1855. 2. Augustus, b. Sept. 30, 1811 ; m. Amanda Coleman of Westmins- ter; d. W., May 2, 1863. 2. John, b. Mar. 5, 1815 ; d. Jan. 25, 1816. 2. William, b. Jan. i, 181 7 ; rem. Ind. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 303 LAMB. I. Sally, b. Spencer; m. Daniel Wheeler; m. 2d, Nathan Wright. I. Amy, b. Spencer; m. Aaron Phelps. I. Nancy, b. Spencer; d. Aug. 8, 1800. I. Lucinda, b. Spencer; d. Sept. 4, 1803. D.^NiEL Lamb c. f. Oxford, 1813 ; m. Mary Carter, who d. Nov. 8, 1856, a. 72 ; he d. May 28, 1862, a. 75. I. Albert, b. Oct. 26, 1807; res. Leominster. I. Carter, b. Feb. 27, 1809; d. Chicago, Oct. 10, 1866. I. Mary, b. Dec. 31, 1810 ; d. Jan. 11, 18 16. I. Adeline, b. June 15, 1815. I. Charles, b. Aug. 29, 18 18; d. Mar. 4, 18S0. LANPHEAR. Salmon H. L.anphear c. f. Princeton, i860; m. Mary A. Watson of Princeton, Feb. 7, 1854, who d. Sept. 22, 1870, a. 33 ; m. 2d, Tryphena Udall of Wolcott, Vt., Dec. 1872. 1. Charles H., b. Mar 25, 1856 ; d. July 5, 1872. I. Walter H., b. Oct. 25, 1857. I. William A., b. Sept. 7, 1859. I. Elmer E., b. Feb. 25, 1862. I. Alice L., b. Apr. 15, 1864. I. George W., b. Nov. 12, 1866. I. Mary L., b. June 6, 1875. I. Arthur S., b. Feb. 7, 1877. LAUGHNA. Terrence Laughna c. f. Ireland; m. Catherine Malone, Feb. 23, 1S47. I. Mary, b. Nov. 27, 1849 J 'Ti- S. Newton Dunton. I. James, b. May 8, 1852 ; d. July 18, 1864. 1. Lawrence, b. July 17, 1853 ; d. July 6, 1S64. I. William O., b. Jan. 14, 1855 ; m. Rose Ikirt of Cal., Nov. 6, 1878 ; res. California, r. Peter L., b. June 8, 1856 ; d. July 7, 1S64. I. Catherine, b. Oct. 27, 1858; d. July 6, 1864. I. Jackson H., b. Mar. 26, i860. LEARNED. Alonzo K. Learned c. f. Westminster, 1873. Teacher. JO/ HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. LELAND. Lowell Lelakd c. f. Sherborn, 1S03 ; m. Betsey Clark of Gardner, who d. Dec. 8, 1S29; m. 2d, Elizabeth (Wright) Spring, June 20, 1S30, who d. Fitchburg, Aug. 3, 1865 ;'he d. Apr. 14, 1855, a. 65. [See p. 167.] I. Leander, b. Mar. 7, 1815 ; m. Mary Poland of Winchendon ; res. Winchendon. I. Esther M., b. Dec. 27, 1816 ; m. Joel Fairbanks of Gardner; res. Templeton. I. Elizabeth, b. Apr. 29, 1818; d. Mar. 10, 1819. I. Martha, b. Feb. 28, 1820; m. C. M. Leland ; res. AVyoming, Mass. I. Sarah, b. Mar. 5, 1822; d. Apr. 17, 1822. I. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 5, 1S23; m. Asher Moore of Ashburnham, ."^pr. 26, 1841. I. Henry, b. Oct. 9, 1825 ; m. Lucy Hubbard of Ashby ; d. Temple- ton, 1S69. I. Joseph Willard, b. Sept. 24, 1827 ; m. Eliza .\. Hubbard of Ashby ; res. Winchendon. I. Lucy K., b. July 19, 1831 ; m. Ephraim F. Adams of Enosburg, Vt., Jan. 2, 1859. I. Delia Ann, b. Aug. 2, 1833 ; d. Sept., 1841. I. Mary B., b. Apr. 16, 1835 > d. June 3, 1S46. I. Moses, b. Oct. 15, 1837 ; m. Louisa E. Clark, Apr. 25, 1862, who d. Sept. 9, 1872 ; m. 2d, Elizabeth Merriam of Templeton June 25, 1873; rem. Gardner. 2. Fred. W., b. Aug. 27, 1869. 2. Walter W., b. Feb. 25, 1S75. 2. Arthur, b. May 26, 1878. LEONARD. Richard Leonard c. f. Fitzwilliam, N. H. ; m. Phebe Ellinwood, Jan. 7, 1836, who d. Jan. 18, 1846 ; m. 2d, Sarah Murdock, May 24, 1848. I. Lucy Jane, b. Nov. 4, 1841 ; m. Sumner C. Young. I. Elwyn Clayton, b. Apr. 9, 1849 ! d. Sept. 5, 1850. I. Frank Leslie, b. Oct. 16, 185 1. I. Mary Etta, b. June 28, 1853. I. Edward Abbott, b. Mar. 27, 1856 ; d. June 17, 1S64. HISTORY OF HUBBARD STON. J'^j LESTER. Anthony Lester c. f. Ireland; m. Bridget Morris, Nov. 23, 1S60. I. Thomas B., b. Jan. 24, 1S63 ; d. Aug. 24, 1S64. I. Mary Elizabeth, b. Mar, 4, 1866. I. Jane, b. July 21, 1S70. LOVEWELL. Joseph Lovewell c. f. Needham ; m. Sarah Wilkinson, who d. Aug. 30, 1847, ^- So ; he d. Nov. 21, 1814, a. 50. I. Jesse, b. Sept. 25, 1798; m. Betsey Comee of Gardner; thrown from wagon and killed, Jan. 29, 1S38. 2. Nahum Keyes, b. Nov. 6, 1827 ; m. Rhoda Earle, Mar. 3, 1S53 ; rem. Phillipston ; d. Phillipston. 2. David N., b. Jan. 17, 1S30 ; res. Boston. 2. Leander, b. June 14, 1S32 ; m. Aurilla P. Gates, Aug. 22, 1S67. 3. Freddie Austin Eugene, b. Nov. 17, 1873. 2. Sarah, b. Mar. 11, 1835 ; m. Thomas S. Eaton of \Vestminster, Nov. 2S, 1858. /,.e, w. ,W.t:.v._^ ^- -r-(J-.>„vi,^tl.. 2. Christiana, b. July 22, 1S37 ; m. Norman Seaver of Westminster. I. Joseph, b. Nov. 10, 1799; m. Jerusha Smith, Nov. 28, 1820, who d. Jan. 15, 1871, a. 77 ; he d. Sept. 7, 1876. 2. Martha, b. May 6, 1S21. 2. Jerusha, b. May 17, 1023. 2. John, b. Oct. I, 1826; m. Mary V. Hodge of Stowe, Vt., May 6, 186S. 3. Willis Levi, b. Mar. 8, 1S69. 2. Rebecca, b. Oct. 20, 1832. I. Isaac, b. July 18, 1S03 ; m. Eliza Moulton, Sept. iS, 1825 ; d. Gardner, Jan. 16, 1871. I. Tryphena, b. Dec. 19, 1805 ; m. Elijah W. Foster of Gardner, Sept. I, 1S30 ; d. Gardner. I. Asa, b. Sept. 4, 1S07 ; d. Sept. S, 1807. I. Leonard, b. Nov. 20, 180S; m. Louisa Comee of Gardner; d. G. I. Rebecca, b. Nov. 4, 181 1 ; m. James PhiUips. LVON. BEZ.-iLEEL LvoN* c. f. Barre, 1771 ; m. Mary Davenport, who d. Apr. i, 1803, a. 61 ; he d. June 24, 1796, a. 57. [See p. 166.] I. Sarah, b. 1767; m. Paul Matthews, Jan., 1787, who d. July 20, I 794 ; m. 2d, Luke Warren. 3P J 06 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. LVON. I. Miriam, b. 176S ; m. Nathan Newton. I. Samuel, b. Nov. 25, 1771 ; d. j'oung. I. Asa, b. Jan. 4, 1774; m. Attarah Grimes, Dec. 5, 1799; who d. May 2, 1S46 ; he d. Maiden. 2. Dana, b. June 11, iSoi ; m. Harriet Locke, Aug., 1834. 3. Edward, b. June 10, 1S35 ; res. Sacramento, Cal. 3. John, b. Oct. 20, 1S37 ; res. Franklin, N. H. 3. Mary, b. Feb. 11, 1S40 ; m. Hancock of Franklin, N.H. 2. Pliny, b. Mar. 10, 1S03 ; d. May 17, 1S03. 2. Asa, b. Nov. 24, 1S06 ; d. May 25, 1S3S. 2. Aaron, b. .\\\g- 24, iSoS ; m. Elizabeth C. Lane, June 6, 1S41. 3. Sarah E., b. Apr. 26, 1S42 ; d. Sept. 6, 1S62. 3. George, b. Sept. 4, 1843 ; d. Sept. 27, 1844. 3. 'Martha Ann, b. Feb. 26, 1S45 ; ™- John McClenathan of Hague, N. Y., Dec. 23, 1S72. 3. Cleorge k., b. June 12, 1S47. 3. Andrew ]., b. lune 27, 1849 ; rem. Boston. 3. Emma R., b. Mar. 22, 1852 ; m. Alvah E. Grimes. 3. John F., b. Aug. 5, 1855 ; d. Jan. 19, 1S63. 2. Amiable, b. July 29, 1810 ; d. Aug. 22, 1813. 2. Amiable, b. Sept. t2, 1813. 2. Joseph, b. Mar. 20, 181 7 ; d. Boston, Sept. 15, 1S70. 2. Lucy, b. July 28, 1823 ; d. Shirley, June 18, 1851. I. Martha, b. Feb. 29, 1776; m. Joel Wheeler. I. Ruth, b. Apr. 5, 1778; d. May 11, 185S. '. . Lucv, 111 o m. Totham Stone. , . -" - b. Apr. 24,1780; -. 11' ■ ut I. Lois, 3 ' ^ ' m. Aaron Wright. I. Betsey, b. 1782 ; m. John F. Woodward; m. 2d, Calvin Hinds. I. Anna, b. 1784 ; m. J. Pollock; d. Dec. 25, 1S51. MANN. EBE^•EZER Man>j*, b. Wrentham, 1750; m. Mary Bullard, Nov. 20, 1777, who d. Nov. 25, 1847, a-- 93 ; he d. July 30, 1844 ; both d. Westminster. I. John, b. .'^ug. 20, 1778 ; m. Polly .Anderson, who d. July 17, 1S16 ; m. 2d, Narcissa Earle of Leicester, May, 1829 ; rem. Leices- ter; d. 1848. 2. Marcena, b. Feb. 7, 1S02 ; d. Oct. 2, 1803. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 307 c MANN. 2. Seraph, b. Sept. 27, 1S03 ; res. ^\'orcester ; d, Apr. 14, iSSi. 2. Candace, b. Dec. i, 1S04; m. Jonathan P. Haynes of Temple- ton, Dec. 23, 1823 ; d. Apr, 23, 1878. 2. Augusta Elvira, b. Nov. 22, 1S06 ; m. John Brown of Winchen- don, who d. 1S31 ; she res. Valley Falls, R. I. 2. Louisa, b. Mar. 3, 1S09 ; m. J. IVI. Bryant of Baldwinsville, who d. 1839 ; m. 2d, Dr. Albigence Pierce of Stratford, N. H. ; d. Oct. 7, 1850. 2. Lurinda, b. Apr. 10, 181 1 ; d. July 23, 181 1. 2. Parmenus Anderson, b. Aug. 11, 181 2 ; d. Rochester, Ind., May 12, 1856. 2. Sophronia, b. June 27, 1814; d. Mar. i, 1816. 2. George Earle, b. Mar. 21, 1830; res. N. Y. I. Lemuel, b. Sept. 29, i 7S3 ; m. Lucy Howe of Templetun ; rem. Templeton ; d. there. I. Amos, b. Sept. 10, 1786; m. Betsey Rice, Dec. 31, 1810; d. Apr. 5, 1868 ; she d. Aug. 12, 1874. 2. Ebenezer, b. Sept. 6, 1812; m. Polly P. Bowers of Royalston, who d. Jan. 7, 1869, a. 52 ; m. 2d, Hattie A, Haynes of Hinsdale, N, H., Jan, 24, 1872 ; d, Oct, 4, 1877. 3. Ellen J.,b. Apr., 1839 ; m. Charles Hunting ; m. 2d, Eli Hunting. 2. Edmund, b. Sept. 6, 1812; d. Dec. 2, 1820. 2. Otis Greenwood, b. Sept. 26, 1814; d. Jan. i, 1S15. 2. Otis Greenwood, b. Jan. i, 1816 ; d. Aug. 26, iS2r. 2. Alonzo, b. Oct. 5, 1819 ; m. D. Lavinia Hill of Royalston, Apr. 26, 1842. 3. Aurilla M.. b. Jan. 6, 1S44 ; m. G. L. Thayer of Templeton, Dec. 8, 1866. 3. Mary .'V., b. Feb. 27, 1846; m. J. W. Lord of Winchendon, Nov. 16, 1S67. 3. F. Janette, b. Feb. 2, 1848; m. George Sibley of Winchen- don, Mar. 17, 1865. 3. Oscar A., b. Aug. 16, 1850; m. Martha D. Sawtelle of Win- chendon, May 10, 1874; res. Winchendon. 3. Edgar A., b. Oct. 2, 1852. 3. Edwin A., b. Oct. 2, 1852 ; d. .-Xpr. 16, 1853. 3. Ella A., b. Oct. 2, 1852 ; m. Henry S. Coleman, 3. Flora A , b. Jan. 30, 1854 ; d. Oct. 6, 1874. joS HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. MAXK. 3. Edwin A., b. Oct. 11, 1S56 ; m. Elnora L. Bates, Apr. 17, 1S77 ; rem. Townsend. 3. Cora A., b. Jan. S, 1S60. 3. Eugene C, b. Sept. 27, 1S62 : d. Se])t. 12, 1S63. I. Betsey, b. Jan. 19, i 7SS ; d. Feb. 7, 1S31. I. Creorge, b. Mar. 12, 1790; d. June 12, 1793. I. Artemas, b. Jul)' 27, 1792 ; m. Polly Knowlton of Phillipston ; rem. Phillipston ; d. there. 2. George Harrison, b. June 12, 1S17; m. Ann Clark, Apr. 11, 1S43; d. Sept. 28, 1854. 3. Georgianna, b. Aug. 27, 1850 ; d. Aug. 29, 1S55. 2. Rosanna, b. Mar. 12, 1S20; m. Crawford Titus of Westminster; m. 2d, Wilson Bragg of Royalston. 2. Joseph K.,b. Dec. 22, 1823 ; drowned, June 20, 182S. [Seep. 165.] 2. Alzina, b. Mar. 14, 1828 ; m. Rev. D. C. O'Daniels of N. Y., who d. Feb., 1S67, ; she d. .\thol. May 8, iSSo. 2. Henry, b. June 12, TS32 ; d. Phillipston. 2. Joseph ; adopted by James Jackson of Petersham ; name changed to Jackson ; d. army. I. Isabella, b. Nov. 18, 1794; m. Levi Allen. I. F»arius, b. June 22, 1797 ; d. Sept. 8, 1821. [See p. 166.] I. Lucretia, b. Mar. 4, iSoo ; m. \Villiams \Vilbur. MAREAN. \\'iLLiA,M M.4RE.AN, formerly of Newton, c. f Barre, 1768; served in the Re\-olutionary War ; m. Sybil Parker; d. May 10, 1S26, a. S3 ; his widow received a pension from 1832 till she d., Mar. 22, 1843, a. 96. I. Catherine, b. Feb. 16, 1768; d. Aug. 25, 1770. I. Elizalieth, b. .Aug. 26, 1770; m. .Asa FJrigham, May 23, 1791 ; rem. I. Timothy Parker, b. Feb. 17, 1773; m. .Alice Smith, July 6, 1797, who d. .Aug. 28, 1852 ; he d. Sept. 12, 1826. 2. .Asa, b. May 5, 1798 ; m. Lucy Browning, .Apr. 17, 1823, who d. June 8, 1S63 ; he d. May 25, 1S66. 3. Clark Witt, b. Alay 27, 1824 ; m. Sarah W. Whittemore, Nov. 6, 1S50, who d. Sept. 5, 1861 ; m. 2d, Cynthia Whit- temore, Oct. 17, 1862. 4. Frank B., b. Oct. 24, 1863. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 3^9 MAREAN. 4. Robert Lincoln, b. Jan. 9, 1S65 ; d. Sept. iS, 1865. 4. Lucy, b. Aug. 18, 1S69. 4. Clara E., b. Nov. 30, 1870. 3. William P., b. May 12, iS:6 ; d. Nov. 19, 1S27. 3. Asa, b. May 12, 1828; d. July 3, 1845. 3. Joseph P., b. Sept. 21, 1S31. 3. Sarah E., b. Oct. 12, 1833. 3. John P., b. July S, 1836 ; d. Clarksville, Ark., Mar., 1862. 3. Clara Sophia, b. Oct, i, 1839. 3. Mary P., b. May 8, 1842 ; d. May g, 1S44. 2. Sophia, b. Nov. 28, 1799; m. Stephen Church. 2. Moses, b. June 14, 1802 ; d. Sept. 26, 1803. 2. Elmira, b. June 28, 1804; d. Nov. 2, 1805. 2. Sumner, b. May 5, 1S06 ; m. Sally Wright, Dec. 25, 1825 ; d. Apr. 5, 1S34 ; she d. Nov. 9, 1872. 3. Oren Maynard, b. Jan. 13, 1826; m. Maria Wheeler of Rut- land, Apr. 13, 1S54; d. Oct. 27, 1S79. 4. Valetta C, b. Feb. 14, 1S55. 4. Hubert Sumner, b. Jan. 12, 1857. 4. Rowland Granville, b. Feb. 2, 1859. 3. Augusta, b. June 6, 1829 ; m. Charles A. Colby of San Francisco. 3. Alice, b. Oct. 10, 1831 ; m. Rufus Warren. 2. Augusta, b. July 12, 1808; m. Lyman Greenwood. 2. Stedman, b. July 14, 1810 ; m. Mary C. Wheeler, Nov. 11, 1832 ; res. "Washington, D. C. 2. Moses, b. Nov., 1S12 ; m. Nancy \\'ilbur, June 2, 1834 ; d. July 27, i860. 3. George Gilbert, b. Jan. 17, 1S35 ; m Mary Brownlee, Sept. i, 1S63 ; d. Sept. 23, 1872. 3. Joseph H., b. June 22, 1837; m. Mary Ann Warren; res. Boston. 3. Mary E,, b, Jan. 3, 1845 ! ™- Edward Morse. 2. Joseph P., b. .'Vpr. 14, 1815 ; m. Abigail Mason, Sept. 10, 1839 ; res. Chicago. 2. Elizabeth, b. June, 1S17 ; d. June 7, 1839. I. Katy, b. Jan. i, 1775 ; m. Abner Gay. I. Sally, b. Oct. 20, 1778; d. Mar. 20, 1S20. I. William, b. July 20, 1780 ; m. Betsey Blood, Mar. 2, iSoi ; d. Jan. 22, 1S09. 310 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. MAREAN. 2. William, b. Jan. 30, iSoi ; m. Susan (Browning) Wheeler, Oct. 4, 1825 ; d. Jan. 23, 1S70 ; she d. Cambridge, Jan. 5, 1877. 3. William Henry, b. Mar. 10, 1S26 ; m. Polly B. Pond, Aug. 22, 1S47, who d. Oxford; m. 2d, Isabella ; rem. Illinois. 4. Emma Rebecca, b. Dec S, 1S4S ; d. July 24, 1S58. 4. Frederick Cooper Starr, b. July 2, 1S69. 3. Rebecca, b. Feb. 9, 1S2S; d. Sept. i, 1S44. 3. David Bennett, b. Aug. 5, 1S31 ; d. Dec. 22, 1S44. 3. Susan E., b. June 15, 1S34 ; m. Ceorge M. f;lazier of Rut- land, Aug. 22, 1 85 9. 3. Hannah, b. Nov. 2, 1836; d. June 5, 1S61 , 2. Eliza, b. Aug. 12, tSo2 ; m. Joseph Fletcher. 2. Emily, b. Dec. 12, 1804; m. Thomas Henry Brown I. Hannah, b. Nov. 3, 1784; m. David Bennett. I. Joseph, b Jan. 6, 1788; m. Harriet McClenathan, June 21, 1S07 ; d. July 28, 1814. 2. Lucy, b. Sept. 28, 1807 ; m. Justin Holden of Keeseville, N. Y., May IS, 1832. 2. Louisa, b. Sept 8, 1809 ; m. Aaron Grimes. 2. Charlotte, b. Nov. 19, 181 1 ; m. Justin Holden, Sept. i, 1835 ; both d. Keeseville, N. Y. 2. William, b. Mar. 28, 1814 ; m. Cecelia Witt, Nov. 12, 1S35. 3. Dumont, b. Sept. 10, 1836 ; m. Frances Ann Conant, Oct. 22, i860. 3. William Clarence, b. Oct. 22, 1S39. MASON. EPHR.A.IM Mason c. f. Medfield ; m. Polly Bennett, June 5, 181 1, who d. May 22, 1862 ; he d. Nov. 6, 1866. I. Harrison, b. Oct. i, 1S13 ; rem South. I. Martha, b. Apr. 29, 1S16; m. Cyrus Murdock of West Boylston, Sept. 10, 1839. I. Abigail, b. Nov. 10, 1818; m. Joseph P. Marean. I. Antoinette, b. Mar. 23, 1821 ; m. Lutlier Morrill of Sutton, Vt. I. Hannah, b. Mar. 1 2, 1824; m. Samuel S. Kimball of Concord, N. H. I. Ann Maria, b. Sept. 12, 1826; d. Aug 3, 1843. I. Narcissa, b. June 6, 1830; d. Oct. 12, 1855. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 311 MATTHEWS. William T. Matthews c. f. W. Boylston, 1S69; m. Amanda Merriam, Sept. 9, 185 I. I. Hattie A., b. Dec, 30, 1S54. I. Edward W., b. Sept. 16, 1S57. MCCLENATHAN. John W McClen.athan c. f. Rutland about 1774 ; m. Phebe Bent, Nov., 1780, who d. Oct S, 1799; m. 2d, Catherine Howe of Princeton, Dec. 8, 1800; rem. I. William, b. Apr. 28, 1782; m. Betsey Kelley of Barre, Aug. 21, 1808; rem. N. Y. 1. John, b. Apr. 15, 1784 ; d. Nov 29, 1784. I. Patty, b. Dec. i, 1785 ; m. Increase Warren. I. Harriet, b. Feb. 25, 17S8; m. Joseph Marean ; m. 2d, Francis Blood. I. Lucy, b. Mar. 8, 1790; d. Aug. 10, 1792. I. Sophia, b. Apr. 5, 1792 ; m. Justus Ellinwood. 1. John, b. May 5, 1794; m. Maria Goodspeed, Nov. 6, 1825 ; both d. New York. I. Rufus, b. Apr. 9, 1796 ; m. Lucy Pond, May 18, 1820 ; res. Rindge, New Hampshire. I. JuHa, b. Apr. 13, 1801 ; m. Daniel Thompson ; res. Fitchburg, I. Adeline, b. Aug. 30, 1S02 ; d. Dec. it, 1822. I. Alvin, b. Aug. 19, 1S04 ; d. Hague, New York. I. Trowbridge, b. Dec. 8, 1806; rem Hague, N. Y. ; d. Ticonde- roga, New York. I . Whiting, h. Mar. 21,1 809 ; m. Frances (Savage) Lewis, Oct. 9,1851; d. Dec. 3, 1 86 7. I. Catherine, b. May 8, 181 1 ; m. Samuel N. Farnsworth of Concord, N. H., Nov. 30, 1834. MCFARLANl). Elijah McFarland c. f LTpton, m. Achsah \\'oods : d. Aug. i, 1869, a. 69. I. Elijah Walter, b. Mar. 27, 1S25 ; m. Nancy M. (Bradish) Derby of Holden ; rem. Petersham. 2. Jennie, b. 1856; d. Feb. 28, 1862. 2. Sarah Emma, b. Jan. 20, 1859. 312 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. MCFARLAND. 2. Ida Aclelia, b. Maj- 24, 1S61. 2. Carribell Maria, b. Jan. i, 1S68. 2. Walter Henry, b. Mar. 27, 1S70. I. Mary Ann, b. Feb. 21, 1S27 ; m. Benj. D. Phelps ; m. 2cl, Abijah S. Clark. I. Joseph Edwin, b. Feb. 19, 1S29; res. Cincinnati, Ohio; m. there, I. John Leonard, b. Dec. 7, 1S30 ; rem. Leicester; m. Lucinda Fes- senden of Barre. I. Danien\'ebster, b. Mar. 27, 1S34 : m. Hattie Kendall; m. 2d, Su- san Rawson, both of Gardner ; res. Plymouth. T. Sarah M., b. Dec. 27, 1S37 ; d. Feb. 3, 1S54. I . Julianna V., b. July 13,1 S40 : m. Charles E. Skinner of Jamaica, Vt. I. lemima ,A , b. C)ct. 7, 1S42 ; m. Albert Clark. .\IERRL\iM. Asa Merrl'^.m c. i. Westminster; m. Sally Warren, May 12, 1S25 ; who d. Sept. 18, 1859. I. Calvin, b. Mar. 10, 1S26; rem. Cohassett ; d. 1S72. I. ,\manda, b. Aug. 9, 1S30; m. William Matthews. I. Farwell, b. Jan. 14, 1S33 ^ res. Council Bluffs, Iowa. I. John F., b. Jan. 16, 1S35 ; res. Council Bluffs, Iowa. I. Rufus, b. Nov. 28, 1036; res. Council Bluffs, Iowa. I. Edward, b. Mar. S, 1S39; res. Texas. I. Newell, b. Feb. 28, 1841 ; res. Westminster. I. Willard, b. Aug. S, 1843; d- Sept. 29, 1S80. I. Sarah, b. Dec. 2, 1846 ; m. Henry H. Dexter of Worcester, May 5, 1S68 ; d. Mar., 1878. ' I. P^^mily, b. May 4, 1848. MILES. Levi Miles c. f. Lancaster; m. Mary Ann ; rem. Maiden. I. George Henry, b. July 2, 1826 ; d. July 27, 1S51. I. W'illiam Thomas, b. Aug. 16, 182S; m. Isabellas. Reid of Rutland; m. 2d, Mary Woodward, May 4, 1874 ; res. Wor- cester. I. Mary Kate, b. Mar. 19, 1837 ; m. Daniel Parlin of Petersham, Feb. 12, 1S59. I. Maria B., b. May 2, 1841. I. Sophronia E., b. Feb. 11, 1846 ; d. Jan., 1S48. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 313 MINNS. Thomas Minns c. f. Ireland; m. Mary Conlon, who d. Aug. 26, iSSo. I. Frank, b. Mar. 8, 1S27 ; m Celia Glancy of Barre ; res. Barre. I. Ann, b. Apr. 3, 1S34; d. May 3, 1S52. I. Thomas, b. June 3, 1838 ; res. Fitchburg. I. James, b. Dec. 21, 1S39 ; res. Gardner. I. John, b. Nov. i, 1S41 ; m. Martha Beatty, July 4, 1866 ; res. Wor- cester. 2. Nora, b. Oct. 22, 1867. 2. Mary Ella, b. July 20, 1869 ; d. Sept. 13, 1869. 2. Charles, b. Nov. 13, 1S70. 2. George, b. Aug. 29, 1872. 2. Mary Wilman, b. Mar. 22, 1876. 2. John N., b. July 12, 1879. I. Jane, b. Aug. 9, 1843. I. Maria, b. June 2, 1S45 ; m. John ^V. Clark of Worcester, June 20, 1S7S. I. Margaret, b. July 26, 1S47. I. Ellen, b. July 21, 1849. I. George, b. May 29, 1851 ; res. Barre. I. Charles, b. Mar. 27, 1S55. MONROE. Alvin Monroe c. f. Worcester, 1875 ; m. Lilla M. Hastings, Jan. 3, 1876. I. Cari Hastings, b. Oct. i, 1877 ; d. Aug. 30, 1S80. MOORE. Noah Merrht Moore c. f. Templeton ; m. Mary Young, Nov. 30, 1S26 ; d. Feb. 3, 1878, a. 76. I. Micah, b. May 29, 1827; rem. Wisconsin. I. Lucy, b. Apr. 15, 1829 ; m. Davis Holt. I. Frances M., b. May 5, 1831 ; m. Dennis Holt. I. Rufus Dean, b. May 22, 1833 ; m. Fanny Banks of Alstead, N. H. ; rem. Athol. 2. Jennie B., b. Mar. 12, 1867. I. Thomas Levi, b. Oct. 27, 1S35 J d. Lidiana. I. Mary Amanda, b. May 3, 1839 ; m. Davis Holt; m. 2d, John H. Eaton, Aug. 23, 1865 ; d. Sept. 19, 1S72. I. Joseph W., b. Feb. 18, 1841 ; rem. Phillipston. 40 314 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. MOORE. I. Ellen E., b. Sept. lo, 1S43 ; m. Oliver B. Coleman. I. \\'illiam Chester, b. Apr. 27, 1S47 ; m. Isabella Richtie, Sept. 17, 1S74. 2. Levi Chester, b. June 5, 1S75. 2, Nellie Frances, b. Sept. 11, 1S77. I. Charles, b. Nov. 9, 1S50. Luke S. Moore c. f. Templeton ; m. Cynthia FoUett, INIay 28, 1S56. MORSE. S.4iMUEL Morse c. f. Medfield ; m. Catherine Clark, Feb. i, 1759; who d. Jan. 17, 1S13, a. 76 ; he d. Apr. 20, 17S7, a. 69. I. Samuelt, b. Nov. 30, 1759; m. Esther Woodward, Apr. 14, 17S5, who d. Apr. i, 1S34, a. 72 ; he d. Aug. 4, 1S53. 2. Russell, b. July 12, 17S6 ; m. Betsey '\\'aite, July 31, 1S07, who d. Ro)'alston ; res. Royalston. 2. Samuel, b. ISLay S, 17SS; res. Royalston. 2. James, b. Apr. 4, 1790; rem. Westminster. 2. John, b. Nov. 14, 1791 ; m. Electa Nourse, Feb. 2, 1819 ; who d. Sept. II, 1S46; m. 2d, Almira (Stone) Gates, Dec. 22, 1S47 ; d. May 6, 1S69. 3. Mary, b. .Aug. 23, 1S20; m. Simeon Clark. 3. Lucy, b. Dec. 4, 1S26; d. Sept. 8, 1S46. 3. Lj'man, b. Nov. 27, 1830 ; m. H. Augusta Stone, May i, 1S51 ; res. Worcester. 4. Alice Adelia, b. Oct. 30. 1S52 ; m. Anson Perry, Oct. 17, 1872 ; d. Oct. 27, 1S76. 4. Edward Ashton, b. Feb. 28, 1S56 ; m. Ella French of Wor- cester ; res. Worcester. 4. Jessie Arabel, b. Nov. 7, 1868. 3. John H., b. Nov. 23, 1850 ; res. ^Vorcester. 2. Richard, b. Nov. 12, 1793; m. Hannah Dyke, Apr., 1823; d. Feb. 6, 1864; she d. Jan. iS, 1866. 3. Julia, b. Nov. 23, 1S25 ; m. Newell R. \MTeeler of Westmins- ter, Mar. 25, 1847. 3. .Alvina, b. Jan. 21, 1828; m. Jonas Joshn. 3. Joanna, b. Dec. 15, 1829; d. Aug. 30, 1833. 3. Amos D., b. Dec. 28, 1832 ; res. Gardner. 2. Asa, b. May 10, 1796 ; m. Elizabeth Goulding, May 16, 1S22 ; rem. Petersham ; both d. Petersham. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 315 MORSE. 3. Edwin, b. Apr. 13, 1824 ; m. Martha J. Worcester of Worces- ter, May I, 1S50; d. Worcester, June i, 1879. 3. Lavinia, b. Nov. 13, 1S25 ; m. Matthias C. Mayo of Athol, Aug. 21, 1S66 ; res. Boston. 3. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 27, 1828; m. Azor S. Davis of Athol, Apr. 7> 1853- 3. Esther, b. Mar. i, 1831 ; m. Silas Gage of Petersham, Apr. 3, 1873- 3. Susan, b. Apr. 13, 1S33 ; m. Theron Temple, M. D., of Belch- ertown, Apr. 14, 1858; res. Boston. 3. Franklin Goulding, b. Oct. 10, 1834; m. Elvira I. Stockwell of Athol, May 16, 1859 ; res. Holbrook. 3. Nancy, b. Jan. 31, 1836 ; d. Petersham, July 29, 1S41. 3. Sarah, b. May 3, 1839; m. James Henry Marshall of Athol, Dec. I, 1869. 3. William Henry, b. Dec. 28, 1840 ; m. Emma L. Hood of Gard- ner, Dec. I, 1869; res. Gardner. 3. Asa Herbert, b. Jan. 24, 1S45 ; m. Ella J. Fenno of Gardner, Nov. 16, 1876 ; res. Gardner. 2. Joel, b. July 28, 1798 ; m. EUza Browning, Dec. 26, 1822, who d. Apr. 5, 1876 ; rem. Lowell- 3. Mary Ann S., b. Oct. 11, 1823 ; d. Aug. 28, 1844. 3. Lucretia, b. May 14, 1825 ; res. Lowell. 3. John B., b. Jan. 13, 1S27 ; d. Sept. 10, 1830. 3. Frederick Parker, b. May 30, 1829 ; m. Mary H. Clark, May, I, 1856, who d. July 30, 1864 ; m. 2d, Bet- sey A. (Button) Gates, Nov. 3, 1866; d. Apr. 29, 1871. 3. Harriet E., b. Oct. 24, 1833 ; m. Benjamin P. Conant. 3. Louisa A., b. Nov. 3, 1836 ; d. Feb. 13, 1S37. 3. Lucius N., b. May 8, 1838 ; d. Aug. 19, 1840. 3. Lucy A., b. Sept. 16, 1840 ; d. Oct. 16, 1845. 3. Clarence S., b. Aug. 24, 1846 ; res. Lowell. 2. Lavinia, b. July 7, 1800; m. Joshua Browning. 2. Lucretia, b. Apr. 20, 1803; m. Sewell Mirick, Mar. 26, 1833; rem. Princeton. William, b. Aug. 31, 1761 ; m. Hannah Richardson, May 23, 1791, who d. Nov. 25, 1809, a. 41 ; m. 2d, Hannah Johnson, Oct. 7, 181 1, who d. Oct., 1813 ; he d. July 21, 1830. 3i6 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. MORSE. 2. William, b. Aug. 23, 1794 ; m. Louisa Stone, Sept. 29, 1S30 ; d. May 21, I S5 1 . ■ 3. Arabella, b. Dec. iS, 1831 ; d. Aug. 6, 1833. 3. ^^"illiam L., b. Apr. 10, 1S34 ; res. Illinois ; m. Mary Mateer of Kentucky. 3. Samuel, b. Mar. 28, 1836 ; d. army, 1864. 3. Theodore, b. Sept. 16, 1S3S ; res. 111. ; m. Emma Welton of 111. 3. Gaylord S., b. Sept. 18, 1S43 > ™- Kitty Stypes of Ind. ; res. Ind. 2. Hannah, b. June 27, 1796 ; m. Ephraim Spring, Feb. S, 1816 ; rem. Maine. 2. Stillman, b. Oct. 7, 1798; m. Mary Ann Slocomb, Apr. 17, 1822, who d. July 27, 1823 ; m 2d, Sarah M.Warren, Sept. i, 1825, who d. June 30, 1S41, a. 38; m. 3d, Augusta (Prentiss) Clark, May 4, 1843; d. Oct. 6, 1854; she res. Gardner. 3. Lucius S., b. July 25, 1S26 ; d. Oct. 13, 1831. 3. Mary Ann, b. Oct. 5, 1827 ; m. William D. Cheever, June 18, 1851. 3. Sarah M., b. May 22, 1829 ; d. Nov. 19, 1S41. 3. Lucius S., b. Sept. 16, 1S33 ; d. June 4, 1836. 3. Delia F., b. May 20, 1835 J d. May 13, 1852. 3. Edward A., b. Mar. 23, 1844; m. Mary E. Marean ; res. St. Louis, Missouri. 3. Henry S., b. Feb. 27, 1S46 ; d. Aug. 2, 1847. 3. Josephine A., b. July 29, 184S; m. Chester B. Kendall, Dec. 28, 1S70. 3. Stillman, b. Sept. 27, 1S50; res. St. Louis, Missouri. 2. Eliza, b. Oct. 6, iSoo; m. John Church. 2. Amia, b. Jan. 21, 1803; m. Nehemiah Harrington of North- boro', Sept. 21, 1826, wlio d. Jane i, 1827, a. 34; m. 2d, Thomas H. Brown. 2. Horace, b. June 8, 1805 ; m. Harriet E.Williams, Mar. 17, 183 1 ; d. Sept. 26, 1869 ; she res. Worcester. 3. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 16, 1832 ; m. George Gay. 3. Harriet A., b. Dec. 25, 1833 ; d. Oct. 15, 1858. 3. \\"illiam H., b. Dec. 12, 1841 ; m. Mary H. Moore of Con- cord;- rem. "\A'orcester. 4. William H., b. Aug. 10, 1S72. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. SH MORSE. 4. Arthur M., b. Nov. 23, 1S73. 4. Robert Stearns, b. Mar. 16, 1S78 ; d. Mar. 20, 1S78. 4. Howard Moore, b. Jan. 16, 1S81. 3. Helen E., b. Dec. 1, 1844; m. Albert H. Waite. 2. Augustus, b. Feb. 16, 1812 ; m. Lucinda Wright, Apr. 10, 1834 ; res. Boston. 3. George H., b. June 15, 1835 ; res. N. Y. 3. Dumont A., b. Mar. 13, 1837 ; res. Boston. 3. Alexander Frederick, b. Sept. 18, 1839; d. Nov. 11, 1862. 3. James H., b. Oct. 8, 1841 ; res. N. Y. 3. Clara P., b. May 18, 1844 ; m. Henry N. Sheldon of Boston, Dec. 30, 1868. 3. Alice A., b. Apr. 3, 1846. :;. Hannah, 1 , . „ o rn- J^'lo Cummings. 3. Eliza, jb.Apr.30, 1S48; d. May 5,1848. I. Thaddeus, b. Aug. 31, 1763; d. Medfield. I. Catherine, b. June 75, 1765 ; m. Silas Wheeler, t. Sally, b. Aug. 14, 1767; d. Oct. 10, 1864. I. Joses, b. Dec. 9, 1770; d. Medfield. I. Nathan, b. Feb. 2, 1779; rem. Warwick. John Quin'cy Morse c f. Gardner ; m. Adaline Bennett. I. George Edwin, b. May 22, 1854 ; m. Emma L. Arnold, Dec. 5, 1878. 2. Grace E., b. Oct. 19, 1880. I. Sumner W,, b. Dec. 30, 1855 ; m. Ella M. Maley, Jan. 25, 1880. I. Wilham, b. Sept. 24, 1857 ; d. Dec. 7, 1873. I. Lucy Isabel, b. Dec. 17, 1859. I. Albert B., b. Sept. 10, 1862. MOULTON. John MouLTONt c. f. Spencer ; m. Martha Gibson, who d. Oct. 13, 1834, a. 75 ; he d. July 11, 1839, a. 77. I. Sevvell, b. 1795 ; m. Polly Hunting, Nov. 4, 1823, who d. Aug. 15, 1837 ; m. 2d, Lurenza (Newton) Taft of Petersham, Dec. 18, 1838. 2. Jane, b. Jan. i, 1825 ; m. Isaac F.Thompson of Princeton, Dec. 19, 1844 ; d. July, T871. 2. Gardner W., b. Mar 20, 1827; m. Jane Thompson of Keene, N. H. ; d. May 17, 1864; she d. Jan. 26, 1874. 3i8 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. MOULTON. 3. Stella, b. Dec. 27, 1856. 3. Fannie Isabel, b. July 22, 1861. 2. Sarah, b. Apr. 11, 1S30; d. Dec. 28, 1837. 2. Martha G., b. July 9, 1833 ; m. Alson J. Greenwood. 2. JuUa, b. July 9, 1835 ; m. Stillman Whitney of Westminster, Dec. II, 1856; d. Mar. 2, 1S70. 2. Polly, b. June 28, 1S37 ; m. Stillman Whitney of Westminster, Apr. 21, 1S71. I. Lucy, b. 1797 ; m. Walter Warren; m. 2d, Isaac Whittemore. I. Eliza, m. Isaac Lovewell. MUNDELL. Daniel Mundell c. f England ; m. Rebecca Wheeler of Sudbury, who d. Jan. 19, 1S36, a. 85 ; he d. Feb. 8, 1845, at the re- ported age of 106. There is probable evidence that he was about 93. [See p. 169.] I. Hannah, b. Dec, 1773; m. Barzillai Howard; m. 2d, Levi Par- menter. I. Daniel, b. May 22, 1776 ; m. Phebe Falls, who d. May 13, 1826 ; m. 2d, Mary Harrington of Westminster, Oct. 11, 1S26, who d. May 4, 1S74, a. 80; he d. July 29, 1S58. 2. Sophia, b. Aug. 6, 1S02 ; m. Simeon K. Holt. 2. Jan'is, b. Mar. 15, 1S04; d. Feb. 25, 1805. 2. Phebe, b. Apr. 18, 1805 ; d. June 14, 1806. 2. Daniel, b. May 30, 1807 ; m. Lois Howard, May 12, 1831 ; d. June 17, 1845. 3. Hannah, b. Mar. 7, 1S37. 3. Daniel, b. Mar. 23, 1840. 2. Henry, b. Jan. 31, 1809 ; rem. Michigan. 2. Betsey, b. Jan. 6, 1811 ; d. Aug. 21, iSii. 2. Jarvis, b. Mar. 16, 1812 ; d. Feb. 27, 1816. 2. Phebe, b. Apr. 13, 1814; d. Mar. 7, 1816. 2. Aaron, b. Mar. 10, 1816 ; d. Nov. 28, 1816. 2. Lucinda, b. Dec. 11, 1S17 ; m. Charles H. Davis of Worcester; res. Barre. 2. Isaac, b. Apr. 26, 1819 ; m. Eliza Stone of Rutland, July 3, 1851. 3. Henry Hilton, son of Davis Holt ; adopted, and name changed to Mundell. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 3^9 MUiVDELL. 2. James, b. Oct. 5, 1S20; d. Nov. i, 1S45. 2. Sophronia, b. May 7, 1S24 ; d. voung. 2. Mary Ann, b. May i, 1S30; m. Zenas Codding. I . James, b. i 784 ; m. Hannah Blair of Keene, N. H. ; d. Mar. 3, 1S18. I. George, m. Hannah (Blair) Mimdell ; rem. Rutland; d. 2. George, m. Relief Eliza Hunting, Aug. 15, 1S33 ; rem. West Brookfield. I. John, m. Hannah (Blair) (Mundell) ; d. Rutland, a. 82. MURDOCK. RouERT MuRDOCK* c. f Newton J m. Margaret Cheney; d. Oct. i, 18 19. a. So; she d. Mar. 11, 1826, a. 84. I. Margaret, b. 1768; m. Luther Goodspeed. I. Ebenezer, b. 1771 ; d. I. Robert, b. Aug. 31, 1773; m. Sally Nichols, Mar. 15, 1S04; d. Apr. 27, 1852 ; she d. Sept. 5, 1855. 2. William, b. Jan. 27, 1S05 ; m. Sarah Wheelock, Feb., 1833; d. Wendell, June 4, 1S60; she d. Oct. 14, 1863, a. 56. 3. Lucinda, b. Sept. 9, 1833; m. George Gleason of Wendell; m. 2d, Oscar Bigelow of Wisconsin. 3. Mary, b. Sept. 6, 1835 ; d. May 2, 1852. 3. Susan, b. Aug. 24, 1838 ; m. William O. Stuart of Montague ; rem. Wisconsin. 3. Charlotte, b. May 3, 1840; m. Riley Watson of Maine. 3. Chloe, b. Feb. 27, 1844. 3. Ebenezer, b. Aug. 23, 1845. 3. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 9, 1847 ; m. John Gardner, Jan. i, 1873. 3. Harriet, b. Apr. 30, 1848; d. Wendell. 3. William, b. Apr. 22, 1852. 2. Mar)', b. Aug. 10, 1806 ; m. Joshua P. Pillsbury, Mar. i, 1S32 ; res. Washington, D. C. 2. Ebenezer, b. Sept. 27, 1808 ; m. Betsey Wheeler, Mar. 3. 1S36 ; d. July 6, 1845. 3. Ellen, b. June 3, 1S36 ; m. John D. Williams. 2. Sumner, b. July 28, iSii ; m. Charlotte W. Howe, Jan. 23, 1S33. 3. Charles W., b. Oct. 15, 1S33 ; m. Fanny M. Marshall of Lu- nenburg; m. 2d, Abby Rosella Barnes, Dec. 19, 1872 ; res. Gardner. 320 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. MURDOCK. 3. Henry L., b. May 26, 1S39; rem. Gardner: m. Ellen Wilson of Princeton. 3. Clara E., b. Mar. 5, 1S49 ; m. Albert Mason of Gardner, Dec. 31, 1S6S. 3. Milo Elvin, b. Sept. ig, 1S52 ; m. Ella F. Dodge of Littleton. 4. Edward Herbert, b. .Aug. 20, 1S76. 4. Harry Elwin, b. Sept. 11, 1S77. 4. Fanny Maria, b. Feb. 9, 1S79. 3. Alvin I., b. Feb. 13, 1855. 2. Joseph Cheney, b. Nov. 30, 1S12 ; m. Julia Greenwood, Jan. 5, 1S3S. 3. Julia Ann, b. .Aug. 27, 1S3S ; m. Theodore F. Blood. 3. Leander L., b. July 5, 1S41 ; m. Nettie M. Cummings of Athol. 4. Minnie Sawin, b. May 21, iSSo. 3. Willie C, b. Aug. 3, 1849 ; rem. Athol. 3. Alfred C, b. June 21, 1854. 3. .Abby L., b. Apr. 19, 1S56. 3. John G., b. July 5, 1S58. 2. Elisha, b. June 21, 1S15 ; m. Nancy Temple, Jan. 17, 1837, who d. Sept. 2, 1853 ; m. 2d, Abigail A. (Clark) Young, May 24, 1855, who d. Feb. 17, 1875 ' ™- j"^; '^'I''^- Martha J. Evans of Royalston, Apr. 9, 1877. 3. Lucius A., b. Aug. 17, 1S37 ; m. Ellen Hager, Nov. 25, 185S ; res. A\'orcester. 3. George E., b. Aug. 7, 1841 ; rem, W'orcester. 3. Nancy Ella, b. Mar. 16, 1857. 2. Sarah, b. July 31, 1818; m. Richard Leonard. I. Sarah, b. Nov. 14, 1779 ; d. Sept. 24, 1798. I. Hannah, b. July 8, 1782 ; m. Ebenezer Stowe. .Abiel, bro. of Robert, c. f. Brookfield ; m. Rebecca Watson, who d. June 30, 1822, a. 75 ; he d. Jan. 28, 1834, a. 90. I. Edward, m. Sophia Howard of Winchester, N. H. ; rem. Northfield. 2. Sophia, b. Nov, 5, 181 2 ; m. Charles Hobbs 2. Frindy, b. Apr. 10, 1815 ; m. Paul Bailey of Sterling, May i, 1834. 2. Edward, b. Nov. 22, 1816; m. Betsey Clifford, Aug. 9, 183S ; d. Fitchburg, Feb. 27, 1859. 2. Ephraim, b. Nov. 17, 1818 ; m. Elvira Robbins of Northfield; res. Orange. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 321 MURDOCK. 2. Prudence, b. Mar. 3, 1S21 ; m. Perez G. Coleman. 2. Lucina, b. Dec. 9, 1S22 ; m. and d. Athol. 2. Isaac, b. May 10, 1826 ; rem. Northfield. 2. Sarah, b. Nov. 27, 1S28 ; m. S. Doolittle ; m. 2d, Newton. 2. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 18, 1S31 ; m. Oliver Brown. 2. Adeline, b. Nov. 28, 1S33 ; d. June 20, 1856. 2. Alonzo, b. Oct. 8, 1836. I. Baxter, b. Nov. 2, 1791 ; m. Emily Gates, Sept. 20, 1S15 ; rem. Winchester, N. H. JiiSHUA iSluRDOCK c. f. NewtoR ; m. Mindwell Parker, who d. Apr. 21, 1825, a. 69'; he d. Mar. 20, 181 2, a. 58 ; he was in the Revolutionary War and the "Boston Tea Party." I. Lucretia, b. Apr. 4, 1790 ; m. Alpheus Earle. MUZZY. William Muzzy* c. f. Lexington, 1773; m. Mary Clapp ; m. 2d, Mary Chandler, Sept., 1786, who d. Feb. 17, 1S31, a. 84; he d. Oct. 10, 1S30, a. 97, the oldest man who ever lived in town ; oldest person, Mrs. Issachar Adams. I. Abigail, b. 1760; m. Edmond Rice. I. Caty, m. Monroe of Rutland; m. 2d, Abram Wheeler of Rut- land. I. Mary, m, Nathan Bryant of Templeton. I. Sally, m. John E. Newton, Nov. 10, 1789, who d. May 23, iSio, a. 42 ; rem. Templeton. I. Nancy, b. .\ug. 5, 1771 ; m. Asa Wheeler. I. ReUef, m. Jonathan Ames, May 18, 1795 ; d. Apr. 30, 1813 ; a. 40. NEWTON. Timothy Newton c. f Shrewsbury, 1 766 ; m. Huldah , who d. June 13, 1798; m. 2d, Mrs. Lydia Martin, Nov. 21, 1799, who d. Aug. 4, 1840, a. 86 ; he d. June 30, 1818, a. 81. I. Relief, b. Feb., 1764; d. .\ug. 24, 17SS. I. Joel, b. Sept. 25, i 766 ; m. Nabby ; rem. Hague, N. Y. ; d. there. 2. Susan, b. May 28, 1794- 2. Amos, b. Nov. 14, 1795. 41 T> HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. NEWTON. 2. Hannah, b. Oct. 12, 179S. 2. Ithamer, | , , , o r^^. \ b. Mar. 2, 1S02. 2. Otis, ( 2. Nabby, b. Mar. 17, 1S03. I. Timothy, b. July 5, 1771 ; rem. Westminster. I. Huldah, b. July 2, 1774 ; m. John Sargent. I. Nathan, b. June 21, 1776 ; m. Miriam Lyon, Jime 26, 1S04, who d. July 30, 1820; m. 2d, Miranda Davis of Princeton, Oct., 1821 ; d. Utah, Nov. 13, 1S39. 2. Anna, b. May 5, 1S05 ; m. Daniel Woodward. 2. Nathan, b. May 4, 1S07 ; m. f^liza Whittemore ; d. Iowa, 1S66. 3. Eliza Ann, b. Mar. 17, 1S35. 3. Mar}' Jane, b. Dec. 18, 1836. 3. Hannah A., b. June 6, 1S39. 3. Sarah P., b. Oct. 19, 1841. 3. Creorge, b. Dec. 25, 1843 J '^- ■'^V- 4; i844- 3. Caroline, b. Aug. 2, 1845. 2. Mary, b. Feb. 6, iSio; m. DanieMVoodward. 2. Miranda, b. Sept. 16, 1822 ; m. Stillman Clark. 2. Miriam L., b. Sept. 12, 1S24 ; m. Asa. G. Clark. 2. Lucy, b. May 9, 1827 ; m. Nathan Brick, Feb. 10, 1852. T. Asa, b. Jan. 26, 1779 ; m. Polly Stowe ; rem. Nashua. 2. Elizabeth, b. June 30, iSoi ; d. Sept. 2, 1S03. 2. Polly, b. Dec. 22, 1S03 ; m. Luther Robbins of Nashua, N. H., June 8, 1824. 2. Asa, b. Apr. 14, 1805 ; d. Mar. 4, 1809. 2. Sally, b. May 2, 1807 ; d. Dunstable, N. H., Oct. 12, 1835. 2. Asa, b. Feb. 2, 1809 ; m. Lavina Hall of Nashua, N. H., June 8, 1837; d. Feb. 15, 1S56. 2. William P., b. May 11, iSii; m. Caroline Huntley, Nov. 26, 1S35 ; d. Sept. 12, 1849. 2. Ebenezer Stowe, b. Nov. 28, 1813; m. VAy Adams, 1837; m. 2d, Julia Tolles, Aug. 28, 1855 ; d. Dec. 25, 1878. 2. Madlda S., b. Sept. 5, 1S16 ; m. Luther Dow of Hollis, N. H., Oct. 18, 1841. 2. Hannah, b. Dec. 20, 1S18 ; m. Daniel M. Smith of Hollis, N. H., May 9, 1843. 2. Lucy A., b- Jan. 25, 1823 ; m. Thomas S. Patch of Hollis, N. H., Apr. II, 1S48. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 323 NEWTON. 1. Ithamer, b. Oct. 24, 1781; m. Polly Nichols, Oct. 15, 1S07; d. July 28, 1S3S. 2. Eli, b. July 3, iSoS; d. Sept. 23, 1827. 2. Andrew J., b. Apr. i, 1815 ; d. June 20, 1854. 2. Sarah, b. June 5, 1S18; d. Jan. 27, 1840. 2. Isaac, b. Dec. 28, 1820; m. Maria Rice, May 4, 1S41, who d. Oct. 10, 1S43 ; m. 2d, Lydia E. Wiswall, June, 1845 ; res. Lancaster. 3. Sarah Maria, b. Jan. 22, 1842 ; d. out of town. 3. Isaac, b. Aug. 5, 1S43 ; d. Dec. i, 1862. [See p. 141.] Joseph Newton c. f. Templeton, 1777; m. Experience Drury ; d. 1795. I. Rhoda, b. 1761 ; m. Israel Underwood. I. Mercy, b. 1765; d. Dec. 11, 1848. I. Ebenezer, b. 1770; m, Mary Howe, who d. Oct. 15, 1S04, a. 23 ; he. d. Greenfield, Feb. 16, 1844. 2. Keziah, b. July 3, 1799 ; ni. Henry Williams. 2. James, b. July 21, 1801 ; m. Esther Hale, Feb. 10, 1824; res. Greenfield. 3. Laura, b. Feb. 15, 1825 ; m. Israel B. Cross of Milwaukee, Wis., June 19, 1855 ; d. Nov. 26, 1865. 3. Sarah, b. Apr. 2, 1S26 ; d. Apr. 26, 1826. 3. Daniel H., b. June 22, 1827 ; m. Mary A. Coggswell of Essex, Sept. 24, 1862 ; res. Holyoke. 3. Joseph D., b. Dec. 9, 1828; m. Prudence H. Alvard of Shel- burne, Nov. 23, 1853; res. Holyoke. 3. Susan, b. May 27, 1830; d. July 4, 1863. 3. James H., b. Jan 13, 1S32 ; m. Susan W. Taft of ^Vorcester, Nov. 23, 1863; res. Holyoke. 3. Moses, b. Oct. 27, 1833 ; m. Maria B. Arms of Deerfield, Nov, 3. 1859- 3. Ebenezer, b. Apr. 6, 1S35 ; d. Mar. 4, 1851. 3. Esther, b. Oct. 24, 1836 ; m. Elias B. McClellan of Green- field, Mar. 25, 1863; res. Whately. 3. John Carter, b. Apr. 21, 1838; m. Lela F. Vulte of N. Y. Nov. 28, 1865 ; res. Holyoke. 3. Solon Luther, b. Mar. 9, 1841 ; res. Greenfield. 2. Susan, b. Jan 25, 1803 ; m. Sylvanus Dunton. 2. Mary, b. Oct. 2, 1804; m. Stephen Heald of Barre. 324 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. NICHOLS. JijxATHAN Nichols c. f. Athens, \t. : m. Sarah , who d. May 23, 1S22, a. 6S ; ni. 2d, Mrs. Rachel Nichols of West- minster, Nov. 27, 1823; d. Mar. 3, 1S36 ; a. 86. I. Sally, b. May 29, 17S0 ; m. Robert Murdock. I. Polly, b. 1785 ; m. Ithamer Newton; m. 2d, Luke AVarren. I. John, b. May 5, 1788; m. Mercy Woodward, No\'. 27, 1810; d. Oct. 21, 1839 ; she d. Nov. 27, 1S64. 2. Samuel Gay, b. Oct. 11, 1811; m. Elizabeth Prentiss, Oct. 5, 1S36, who d. Dec. 4, 1876. 3. Joseph Clark, b. Oct. 21, 1839 ; m. Sarah A. Shipee of Col- eraine, Sept. 18, 1867 ; res. AVinchendon. 3. Mary Elizabetfi, b. Oct. 18, 1841 ; m. .Asa Morrill Greenwood. 3. Caroline A., b. May 9, 1845. 2. Polly, b. July 31, 1812; m. Ambrose Chase of Royalston ; res. Gardner. 2. Sewell, b. Jan. 2, 1815 ; m. Philena Newton of Petersham, Dec. 4, 1S45 j ""fis- Gardner. 3. George Franklin, b. Sept. 26, 1S47. 2. Jonathan W ., b. Mar. 29, 1S16; d. Aug. T4, 1818. 2. Moses, b. Oct. i, 1S17; m. Lucy Thompson of Princeton, Nov. 8, 1S42. 3. Susan Eh'ira, b. Sept. 16, 1843 ; d. Dec. 9, 1862. 3. Albert, b. Nov. t6, 1845 ; rem. California. 3. Levi H., b. Aug. 22, 1857. 2. Sally, b. Jan. 14, 1819 ; m. Ambrose Chase of Gardner, Feb. 5, 1839 ; d. Royalston, Oct. 12, 1865. 2. Betsey, b. Dec. 6, 1821 ; m. Francis Barnes. 2. Jason W., b. Jan. 27, 1824; d. Jan. 16, 1879. 2. Alvin, b. .Apr. 8, 1825 ; m. Mary N. Potter of Leyden, Dec. 25, 1852. 3. Julia M., b. Feb. 17, 1856. 3. Horace A., b. Aug. 26, 1859. 3. Alice E., b. July i, \86i. 3. Hattie E., b. Feb. 28, 1863. 3. Nellie M., b. Sept. 19, 1865. 2. John, b. Sept. 27, 1S26; rem. Gardner; m. Almira Perley, June 24, 1847. 2. Mercy, b. Aug. 23, 182S ; m. Nelson Wood of Gardner, May i, 1S50. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 3^5 NICHOLS. 2. Susan, b. Apr. 19, 1S30 ; m. George A. Perley of Gardner, Aug. 9, iS53- Nugent' John Nugent c. f. Ireland ; m. Margaret Sweeney ; d. June 2, iS53,a. 59. I. James, b. Jan., 1822, I. Hugh, b. Sept. 22, 1824; m. Almeda Brown, Nov. 17, 1879 ; res. Nevada. I. Eleanor, b. June 7, 1827 ; m. Lawrence Laughna, Jan. 14, 1843 ; d. Nov. 15, 1S65. I. Rosanna, b. Nov. 7, 182S; in. Harrison Grimes. I. Susan, b. Mar. 9, 1831 ; m. A. L. Wood. I. Margaret, b. Jan. 7, 1833 ; m. John Flint. OSGOOD. Isaac Osgood c. f. Barre, 1857 : m. Mary G. Johnson of Barre, Mar. 25, 1841. I. Sarah F., b. Jan. 2, 1842 ; m. Albert M. Burt of Barre, Nov. 16, 1865. I. Hattie N., b. Nov. 23, 1843 ; m. Richard M. Johnson of Arlington, Apr. 27, 1869. I. Henry W., b. Dec. 5, 1845 ; d. Aug. 13, 1S67. I. Louisa M., b. Mar. 11, 1S48; m. Everard Witt. I. George F., b. Mar. 24, 1S50; m. Mary A. Cutter of Gardner, Jan. 12, 1875. I. Eudora M., b. July 16, 1S52 ; d. Sept. 16, 1855. I. Carrie E., b. Jan. 10, 1861. PARKER. Rev. Nehemiah Parker, [see chap. X,] m. Mary Richardson ; d. Aug. 20, 1801, a. 59 ; she d. July 25, 1829, a. 85. I. Mary, b. July 4, 1766 ; d. Oct. i, 1777. I. Betsey, b. Mar. i, 1768 ; m. Heman Goodspeed. I. Thomas Hubbard, b. May 8, 1770; m. Rhoda Harden, Apr. ig, 1799; d. Apr. 25, 1 85 1. Otis Parker c. f. Westboro', 1804; m. Mary Ann Nourse, who d. Apr. 30, 1850, a. 78 ; he d. Feb. 27, 1S55, a. 82. I. Isaac, b. 1797 ; d. May 8, 1829. J> ?(5 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. PARKER. I. Daniel, b. Mar. 23, 1799; m. Polly White of Phillipston, Jan. 13, 1S29 ; res. Greenwich Village. 2. Susan, b. Feb. iS, i83i'; d. Sept. 5, 1S63. 2. Mary, b. Jan. 27, 1833 ; m. Henry Y. Sears of Greenwich, Mar. 5, 1863; who d. Oct, 1S66 ; m. 2d, Samuel B. Esty of Greenwich, Aug. 12, 186S. 2. MeUssa, b. Aug. 7, 1834 ; d. Dec. 8, 1S55. 2. Sarah, b. Oct. 15, 1835 ; m. Henry C. Work of Chicago, 111., Jan. I, 1857- ' 2. Daniel W., b. Sept. 26, 1S37 ; d. July 24, 1S40. 2. Isaac, b. Sept. 23, 1839 ; d. July 29, 1840. 2. Daniel Webster, b. June 13, 1841 ; m. Fanny E. Morse of Green- wich Village, Aug. 7, 1865 ; d. Oct. 10, 1S75, Greenwich Village. 2. Lucy Augusta, b. Oct. 30, 1S43. 2. Hattie Elizabeth, b. May 9, 1845 ; res. Greenwich Village. 2. Abel O., b. Dec. 20, 1847; m. Fanny E. (Morse) Parker, June 7, 1880 ; res. Greenwich Village. I. Lucy, b. iSoi ; d. Nov. 19, 1822. I. Mary N., b. 1803 ; m. Alvin Waite. I. Otis, b. Aug. 16, 1806; m. Eunice Allen, who d. Oct. 14, 1855 ; m. 2d, Mrs. Henrietta M. S. Kendall, who d. Oct. 9, 1868; a. 59 ; he d. Sept. i, 1876. 2. Lucy, b. Nov. 25, 1830; m. James Baker of Worcester; m. 2d, Charles Lester of Wis. 2. .-\vahna, b. June 21, 1833 ; m. Joseph Willard Rice. 2. Elmer, b. Aug. 30, 1S36 ; m. Sarah J. Hallock of Conn. ; res. Ashland. 2. Elizabeth L., b. July 23, 1842 ; m. John G. Allen of Pittsfield, Vt., Oct. 8, 1862. I Samuel Austin, b. Oct. 2, 1810; m. Ruth Ann H. Williams, Nov. 8, 1832 ; d. Hartford, Conn., Apr. 4, 1S52. Amos P.-vrker c. f. Shrewsbury; m. Lucy Robinson, 1771 ; d. Jan. 25, 1801, a. 55 ; she d. Feb. 18, 1845, ^- 9°- I. Sylvester, Patty, Joseph and Emory, all older than DanaR., rem. Vt. I. Dana R., b. Nov. 4, 17S1 ; m. Sarah Williams, Nov. 19, 1806 ; d. May 22, 1863; she d. May 13, 1877. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 32? PARKER. 2. Lucinda, b. Mar. 9, 1807 ; m. Eli Gray of Templeton, Aug. 28, 1832 ; d. Dec. 31, 1856. 2. Sarah D., b. June 7, 1S08 ; m. Oliver Hale. 2. John \V.. b. Mar. 5, iSio; m. Nancy F. BaiT of N. Y., who d. July 31, 1847. 2. Elvira, b. Nov. 2S, iSii ; m. Seth P. Hayward of Barre. 2. Jonas, b. Oct. 30, 1813; m. Susan Ann Decker of Staten Island, New York. 2. Sophronia, b. Nov. 25,1815; m. Henr)' Humphrey of Athol, June 26, 1S36. 2. Lucy R., b. Nov. 13, 1817 ; m. Asa S. Hodge. 2. Dennison R., b. Aug. 15, 1819 ; m. Mary C. Vroome of Staten Island, N. Y. 2. Mary, b. July 11, 1821 ; m. George Raymond of Westminster, May 5, 1842. 2. Amos, b. Feb. 12, 1823 ; m. Lucy Shepherd of Barre; d. Nov., 1850. 2. Martha M., b. July 9, 1825 ; m. Lysander Batchelder of Athol, July 2, 1844; m. 2d, Seth P. Hayward of Barre. 2. Amory, b. Aug. 2, 1828. 2. George L., b. June 12, r83o; d. Aug. r, T831. 2. Susan E., b. Apr. 9, 1833 ; m. David Hayward of Barre. T. Lucy, b. 1788 ; m. Silas Richardson of SterUng, Jan. 12, 1S12 ; d. July 4, 1S2S ; he d. Jan. 24, 1833, a 51. W'lLLUM J. P.ARKER, name changed from Jands Hunting [see Hunting] ; m. Rebecca H. Sawin, Feb. 28, 1S30, who d. Apr. 9, 1S36 ; m. 2d, Lucinda Russell, Jan. 25, 1838. I. Alfred R., b. June 2, 1840; d. army. Mar. 16, 1865. [See p. 141.] I. Stephen S., b. June 29, 1842 ; m. Dora E. Beatty, July i8, 1866. 2. Jenny, b. .Aug. 5, 1S67. 2. Alfred, b. Dec. 8, 186S. 2. AVilliam., b. Apr. 20, 1S72 ; d. Mar. 2, 1873. I. Mary J., b. June 28, 1844 ; m. Albert Ware, Mar. 6, 1867. I. William J., b. Sept., 1846. I. Addison A., b. Apr. 29, 1S51 ; m. Lucy Ida Green, Dec. 25, 1872. 2. Eva Lucinda, b. Oct. 4, 1873. 2. Ernest Boyden, b. Aug. 24, 1876. 2. Cora Eleda, b. Aug. 30, 1878. J 2S niSTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. PARKHURST. Damel Parkhurst was here as early as 17S2; m. Abigail Estabrook, who d. Apr. 26, 1S24; he d. July 17, 1810, a. 54. I. Daniel, b. Nov. 6, 1779; m. Amiable Clark, Nov. 15, 1S03 ; d. Apr. 14, 1S25 ; she d. Aug. iS, 1S26. 2. Alexander Hamilton, b. May 23, 1S04 ; m. Eunice Johnson of Worcester, who d. July 27, 1S70, a. 61 ; he d. Sept. iS, 1S79. 3. William, b. July 3, 1S30; d. June i, 1S62. 3. Sarah Jane, b- May 23, 1S32 ; d. May 17, 1S36. 3. Daniel E., b. Mar. 4, 1S36; d. June 4, 1836. 3. Clara S.,b. July 4, 1S37 ; m. Samuel Lang of Fitchburg, Feb. S, 1864. 3. Frederick H., b. Jan. 13, 1S40; res. E. Somer\'ille. 3. Mary Stone, b. June 29, 1S42 ; m. Le\'i W. Conant. 3. Theodore A., b. Apr. 12, 1S44 ; m. Mary K. Adams of Spen- cer, May 6, 1S65 ; rem. Spencer. 4. Emma Lucretia, b. Feb. 21, 1S6S. 3. Amy A., b. Apr. 18, 1846 ; m. Herbert Damon. 3. Cassius Moses, b. Oct. 5, 184S. 2. William S., b. July 3, 1S06 ; d. Aug. 14, 1S08. 2. Clara P., b. June 28, 1809 : m. Partridge of Barre. 2. William Stedman, b. May 13, 181 1 ; rem. Penn. 2. Arethusa, b. Dec. 10, 1813 ; m. George Wilson of Petersham; d. Illinois. 2. Amiable, b. Apr. 12, 181 6; d. May 10, 1S20. 2. John F., b. July 28, 1818 ; d. Apr. 17, 1S19. I. Roland, b. Mar. 26, 17S2 ; d. Feb. 7, 17S5. I. William, b. Feb. 14, 1784; M. D. ; rem. Petersham. [See p. 181.] I. Arethusa, b. Feb. 7, 17S6 ; m. Moses Clark. r. Roland, b. Sept. 21, 17SS ; m. .Anna Clark, June 17, 1810 ; went to Worcester. 2. Abigail E., d. May 9, iSii ; m. Jas. Whittemore of Worcester, July 23, 1829. 2. Lucretia F., b. Aug. 21, 1813; m. William L. Clarke of Wor- cester, Dec. 21, 1843. 2. Lorenzo, b. May 23, 1815 ; d. Oct. 26, 1815. 2 Mary Anna, b. Sept. 21, 1816 ; m. Lewis Barnard of Worcester. 2. Roland A., b. Dec. 15, 1818; d. Apr. 21, 1819. 2. Harriet B., b. Sept 4, 1S20 ; d. Worcester, Aug. 20, 1866. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 329 PARMENTER. Charles Parmenter sensed in the army through the whole of the Revo- lutionary War; d. Feb. 24, 1802, a. Si. His son Levi also ser^'ed through the war and received a pension from 1818 till his death; m. Bathsheba Parmenter of Holden, Mar. 1, 1792, who d. Oct. 25, 1830, a 63 ; m. 2d Hannah (Mundell) Howard, Apr. 19, 1832, who d. Mar. 2, 1871, a. 97 ; she was the last person in town who received a revolutionary pension ; he d. July 12, 1837, a 76. PARSONS. AViLi.ARD Parsons c. f. Sutton ; m. Mary R. Hartwell, Nov. 30, i85'4. I. Frank Qifton, b. Mar. 9, 1S56 ; d. Sept. 3, 1856. I. Jenny K., b. Jan. 5, 1867. Darius, brother of Willard c. f. Sutton ; m. Caroline A. Taylor, Nov. 24, 1877. I. George Taylor, b. May 4, 1879. PARTRIDGE. Daniel W. Partridge c. f. Princeton, 187 1 ; m. Elizabeth D. Stowe of Princeton, Sept. r, 1846. I. Walter E., b. Apr. 2, 1847 ; d. July 8, 1871. I. IdaN., b. Nov. 18, 1848. I. Lyman F. b. Apr. 30, 1850 ; m. Mary Wellington of Rutland, Apr. 5, 1872 ; res. Rutland. I. Mai7 E., b. June 26, 1852 ; m. Henry Thomas of Rutland, Apr. 4, 1871 ; d. Feb. 25, 1879. I. Daniel VV., b. Aug. 17, 1854 ; d. July 22, 1864. I. Levi L., b. Aug. 28, 1856 ; m. Mary J. Hillery, Dec. 4, 1S75. 2. Walter E., b. Nov. 6, 1879. I. Frank E., b. Oct 6, i860. PEABODY. Calvin Peabody c. f. Princeton, 1S62 ; m. Clarissa E. Knight of Peters- ham, Apr. 15, 1845 'y ^- ''^'■'S- 29, 1880, a. 87. I. Homer, b. May 10, 1846. PEIRCE. Thomas Peirce d. July 27, 1S09, a. 82 ; his wife d. Oct. 22, t8ii, a. 83. 42 ^jo HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOy. PEIRCE. I. Anna, b. 1759 ; m. Howard Hinds. I. Lydia, b. 1766 ; m. John Woods. I. Moses H., b. 1771 ; m. Anna Rice, Pec. 6, 1792, who d. Dec. 2, 1S25, a. 53 ; m. 2d, Hannah (Heald) Upham, who d. Vt. ; he d. July 29, 1S46. 2. Patty, b. Mar. 15, 1793 ; m. Silas Davis. 2. John, b. Feb. 15, 1795 ; d. Oct. 7, 1798. 2 Haven, b. Nov. 12, 1797 ; m. Hannah Rice, May, 1S19, who d. Jan. 22, 1S69, a. 71. 3. Mar)', b. Nov. 17, 1S19 ; m. William J. Eveleth- 3. Marshall, b. May 3, 182 1 ; m. Elizabeth Jones of Spencer ; d, Dec. 15, 1859. 3. Levi, b. Apr. 15, 1S23; m. Almira A\'ilson of Worcester; res. Worcester. 3. Harding, b. Mar. 13, 1S25 ; m. Mary Johnson of Worcester; res. Worcester. 3. Ann Sophila, b. Feb. 27, 1827 ; m. Charles Goodspeed. 2. Levi, b. Jan. 17, 1799; m. Mary Melissa Clark, Apr. i, 1S30; who d. Aug. 25, 1865 ; he d. Apr. 25, 1S75. 3. Henrietta, b. Mar. 10, 1831 ; d. Aug. 27, 1S31. 3. Theodore H., b. .-^ug. 10, 1832 ; d. 3. Henrietta M., b. Nov. 4, 1833; d. Worcester. 3. Frederick L., b. 1837 ; d. May 7, 185S 3. Alfred W., b. Jan. i, 1841 ; d. Mar. 11, 1S71. 2. .-\sa, b. Sept. 13, 1800; m. Harriet ^^'heeler, Sept. 4, 1S26, who d. Oct. 20, 1S52 ; he d. Jan. 7, 1875. 3. Orin, b. Sept. 29, 1826 ; m. Fidelia Holden of Rutland; res. Rutland. 3. Charlotte, b. Mar. 21, 1828 ; d. Oct. 20, 1S47. 3. ^^'atson L,b.May3i, 1830; m. .^delphia Clark, .^pr. 27, 1S61. 3. Harriet, b. Apr. 21, 1833 ; m. Sewell Grimes. 3. Hannah, b. July 2, 1835 ; m. Charles Hunting. 3. M6ses Dexter, b. June 30, 1839. 3. Elsie Melissa, b. Dec. 24, 1841 ; m. Julius Fitts of W. Brookfield. 2. Margaret, b. Oct. 7, 1802 ; d. Sept. 4, 1823. 2. James Hervey, b. Nov. 23, 1804 ; m. Eunice Davis of Princeton, who d. Nov. 3, 1842 ; he d. June 25, 1846. 3. Ellen Maria, b. Dec. 29, 1829 ; m. James Goodrich of Fitch- burg ; d. Fitchburg HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 331 PEIRCE. 3. Sylvender O., b. Feb. i, 1832 ; d. July 7, 1866. 3. Herschel Osborne, b. Mar. 31, 1834 ; m. Hattie Rugg of Wil- mington, Vt. ; res. Brooklyn, N. Y. 3. Selwyn Adelbert, b. May 10, 1836 ; d. Fitchburg. 3. Wesley H., b. .A.pr. 2, 1841 ; d. Rudand. 2. John Dexter, b. 1806 ; d. Templeton, Nov., 1850. 2. Melissa, b. Nov. 29, 181 1 ; m. John Bryant of Princeton, Mar. 31, 1842. rHELP,S. John Phelps c. f. Rudand ; m. Susanna Gates of Marlboro', who d. Aug. 26, 17S4, a. 70; he d. Mar. 23, 17S7, a. 78. I. Catherine, b. Mar. i, 1737 ; d. Nov. 28, 1784, a. 48. I Moses, b. May i, 1750, c. f. Rudand, 1776 ; m. Deborah Monroe of Bristol, R. I., Mar. 19, 1778; d. Jan. 6, 1826; shed. July 21, 1833, a. 81. [See p. 181.] 2. Polly, b. Mar. 26, 1779 ; ni. Peleg Slocomb, June ig, 1799 ; m. 2d, J. Broad of Barre ; d. Ashburnham, Sept. 13, 1863. 2. Sally, b. Oct. S, 1781 ; m. Samuel FoUett ; m. 2d, David \^'itt ; m. 3d, William Cutting of Athol, Oct., 1829; d. Oct. 13, 1857- 2. .Aaron, b. Nov. 23, 1783; m. Amy Lamb Nov. 28, 1805; d. Homer, N. Y., Jan i, 181 7; she d. 1838. 3. Augustus Stillman, b. Feb. 25, 1S06 ; m. Harriet Phelps, Sept. 7, 1S42 ; rem. New Orleans, La.; d. July 3, 1863. 3. Albert, b. Nov. 22, 1811; d. Donaldsonville, La., 1850. 3. James Hervey, b. Jan. 7, 1816 ; d. La., 1844. 2. Moses, b. Feb. 13, 1786; m. Clara Browning, June 6, 1810, who d. May 11, 1856 ; he d. Aug. 22, 1873. 3. John B., b. Mar. 27, 181 1 ; d. Dec. 9, 1812. 3. Harriet, b. Oct. 26, 1813; d. Sept. 15, 1816. 3. Moses, b. Jan. 7, 1816 ; d. .Aug. 25, 1841. [See p. 167.] 3. Harriet, b. July 11, 1818 ; name changed to Mary H. 3. John, b. Apr. 7, 1824 ; m. Clara M. Clark, July 3, 1S51, who d. Aug. 5, 1853 ; m. 2d, Wilhelmina Paulsackel of New Orleans, La., Feb. 6, 1858; res. La. 4. Ashton, b July 14, 1853. ,U-' HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. PHELPS. 2. Sewell, b. Apr. 3, 17SS; m. Catherine ^^'right. Mar. 21, iSii ; d. Lambertsville, N. J., Apr. 8, 1S30 ; she d. New York. 2. John, b. Aug. 21, 1790; m. Polly Frost, Apr. 2S, 1S25 ; d. June 28, 1841. 3. George, b. Sept. 17, 1S26 ; rem. \"\'aterto\vn. 3. Simon B., b. July 17, 182S; rem. Illinois. 3. Sewell, b. Mar. 15, 1S32. 3. Eliza, b. Feb. 21, 1836 ; res. Conn. 3. Benton, b. Apr. 21, 1839. 2. Dexter, b. Dec. 8, 1792; m. Lois Clark, July, 1S13 ; both d. Northfield. 3. ^^'illiam Harrison, b. Oct. 23, 1S13 ; res. Northfield. 3. Edward, h. July 9, 1S15 ; rem. Hartford, Conn. 3. Haniet, b. Mar. 30, 181 7 ; m. Augustus Stillman Phelps. 3. Aaron, b. (Jet. 26, 1S20; d. Kansas, 1842. 3. Eli, b. Apr. 30, 1824; res. Foxboro'. 3. Susan S., b. May 27, 1827 ; m. John Maclin of New Orleans, La. 3. Louisa A., b. Nov. 14, 1835 '1 ™- George Prentiss. Benjamin I). Phelps, name changed from Benj. D. Savage ; [see Sav- age ;] m. Pdvira Merriam of Westminster, who d. May, 1849, ^- 44; ™- -d, Mary .^.nn McFarland, Mar. I, 1852 ; d. Apr. 22, 1S70. I. Henry B., b. Dec. 14, 1841 ; m. .Abby Henrietta Flynn, .Apr. 23, 1 868 ; who d. July 5, 1872. 2. George .\., b. Mar. 23, 1869. PHILLIPS. JijsHU.\ Phillips, said to be of Scotch descent, c. f. Smithfield, R. L, with his wife Freelove and seven children in 1764 ; rem. Rutland. Four of his sons, Joshua, Richard, Gideon and Paine ser\'ed in the Revolutionary War, Richard enlisting from this town, the others from Rudand. Rich- ard accompanied Com. Whipple on his famous expedi- tion to France with despatches from Congress to that go\-ernment. The daring displayed in running the blockade in Narragansett Bay, and their narrow escape from capture near Newfoundland, on their return are reported as incidents of this expedition. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 333 THILLIPS. Freelove, b. 1749 ; m. Nathan Stone. James,' j b- about 1750. ^^^_ Sarah Nurse of Rutland, Dec. 4, 1767. 2. Relief, b. Sept. 6, 1768. Esek, b. about 1752 ; d. June, 1777. [See p. 166.] Richard, b. Sept. 4, 1754 ; m. Olive Evans of Hopkinton, July 11, 1779; rem. Dublin, N. H. Paine, 1 u m , r . Gideon, j ' ' '' ' -^ ' m. Chloe Shattuck, May 5, 1786 ; rem. Roxbury, N. H. 2. Isabel, b. Feb. 28, 1787; m. Reuben Alden, who d. Nov. 24, 1856, a. 69 ; she d. Feb. 28, 1870. 2. Reuben, b. Mar. 24, 17S8 ; m. and res. Roxbury, N. H. 2. Barbara, b. Mar. 19, 1793; m. and res. Nelson, N. H. 2. Rufus, b. Nov. 25, 1795 ; d. in the army. 2. Anna, b. Apr. 13, 1799 ; m. Samuel Warren. 2. Richard, b. Apr. 13, 1801 ; m. and res. Dublin, N. H. 2. Joshua, b. Nov. 28, 1802 ; m. Julia Stone of Rutland, Aug. 4, 1825 ; d. Nov. 25, 1859. 3. Martha, b. Mar. 26, 1827 ; d. Apr. 7, 1831. 3. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 3, 1S33 J d. Sept. 2, 1844. 3. Geo. Whitefield, b. July 5, 1836 ; m. Sarah Ball of Amherst, Sept. 14, 1864. [See p. 185.] 3. Da\-id Everett, b. July 26, 1842 ; m. Nellie Armington of Rut- land, June 23, 1868 ; res. Columbus, O. 2. Gideon, b. Mar. 15, 1807. 2. James, b. Mar. 15, 1809; m. Rebecca Lovewell, June 26, 1831, who d. Mar. 28, 1876. 3. Benjamin Franklin, b. Feb. 28, 1836; m. Mary Whitney of Gardner, res. Gardner. 3 Delia .Ann, b. Mar., 1837 ; d. Sept. 3, 1851. 3. Savira E., b. Nov. 13, 1S43 '1 ™- Moses Bennett. 3. Louisa, b. Oct. 3, 1848 ; m. Jacob Shaffer, INIay 17, 1866. PIERCE. Benj.amin F. Pierce c. f. Ashburnham, 1845 '> ™- Eda Ann Coleman, Nov. 30, 1843, ^\'ho d. Feb. 19, 1S61 ; m. 2d, Mrs. Rebecca Adams of Gardner, May, 1S63, who d. 3Ji HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. PIERCE. Dec. 30, 1S72 ; m. 3d, Almira E. Davidson of North- ampton, Jan. 28, 1S74. I. Roxy xA.nn, b. Sept. 3, 1844; d. June 2, 1867. I. Mar}' Orcelia, b. June 11, 1848; d. Oct. 30, 1849. I. Charles F., b. Mar. 27, 1852 ; m. Ada M. Haskins of Rochester, Vt., Mar., 1S77; res Conn. I. Nettie A., b. June 17, 1857 ; m. George P. Wood of Westminster, Aug. 4, 1875 ; '^^ '^Pi"- io> iSSo. I. Lucy W., b. July 8, 1S64. POLLARD. JtJEL Pollard c. f Rutland, 1770; m. Mary Ma3'nard of Rutland, Mar. 8, 1770, who d. Aug. iS, 17S9; m. 2d, Hannah Good- speed, Mar. 3, 1791, who d. July 2, 1830, a. 70; he. d. Apr. 26, 1825, a. 76. \. Dorcas, b. Sept. 5, 1771 ; m. Paul Mirick, Nov. 24, 1790, who d. July 23, 1814, a. 51 ; she d. Princeton. I. Molly, b. Jan. 9, 1774; d. Apr. 28, 1789. I. Sally, b. Feb. 21, 1776 ; m. John Teel of Princeton; d. Princeton. 1. Joel, b. May 14, 177S; m. Ruth Fisk, who d. May 30, 1862, a 72 ; he d. Apr. 24, 1846. 2. David, b. Sept. 2, 1810; m. Harriet Davis of Shutesbury, Oct. 17, 1S38, who d. Apr. 17, 1869, a. 60; m. 2d, Emily Blandin of Norton, May 22, 1873. 3. Naomi E., b. Oct. 16, 1S39 ; d. Sept. 19, 1842. 3. Charles E., b. Dec. 7, 1845. 3. George W., b. Dec. 19, 184S ; d. Aug. 26, 1S74. 3. Joel Franklin, b. Sept. 8, 1852; m. Ida E. Wright, May i, 1S77, who d. Nov. 25, 1877. 2. Alice, b. Feb. 6, 1813 ; m. Amasa G. Davis. 2. Moses, b. Sept. 8, 1815 ; m. Ann O. Pierce of New Braintree, who d. Sept. 3, 1875 ; ™- 2d, Phebe S. (Hartwell) Brown ; res. Westboro'. 3. David N., b. Nov. 24, 1846 ; res. Westboro'. 2. Dorcas, b. Feb. 27, 1818; d. May 26, 1S54. 2. Naomi, b. July 15, 1820; d. July 3, 1831. 2. Alden, b. Sept. 29, 1822 ; m. Elizabeth Green, Aug. 2, 1S53, who d. Dec. 2, 1855 ; m. 2d, Elizabeth Brigham, Nov. 10, 1864. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 335 POLLARD. 3. James A., b. Sept. 9, 1854 ; m. Emma F. Albee of Derry, N. H., Apr. 18, 1877 ; res. Leominster. 3. Mabel Alden, b. Dec. 25, 1866. 3. Frederick Eugene, b. Mar. 21, 1871. 2. Rutli, b. Jan. 13, 1827 ; m. Darius M. Allen. 2. Charles, b. Aug. 20, 1829 ; d. Sept. 8, 1831. 1. Lois, b. Aug. 15, 1780; d. Feb. 24, 1854. I. Alice, b. Nov. 17, 17S2; m. Seth Sumner of Dedham, May 30, 1806 ; d. Dedham. I. Moses, b. Oct. 16, 1784; d. June 19, 1787. I. Persis, b. Sept. 12, 17S6 ; m. Ella Slocomb, Dec. 3, 1810, who d. June 25, 1831 ; m. 2d, Abijah Hinds. I John, b. Nov. 29, 1791 ; d. Mqy 21, 1827. I. Tabitha, b. May 27, 1793 ; m. Amherst Coleman. I. Hannah, b. Apr. 5, 1795 ; m. Delphos Gates. I. Isaac, b. Jan. i, 1797 ; d. Aug. 12, 1828. I. Anna, b. Mar. 26, 1799 ; rem. Templeton ; d. there. I. Mary, b. July 7, 1801 ; d. Aug. 23, 1829. Edmund A. Poll.%rd m. Maria Gates, Apr. 28, 1835 ; d. June 19, 1873, a. 63 ; she rem. Gardner. I. Charles A., b. Apr. 15, 1836. I. Lois Maria,b. Jan. 23, 1838 ; m. MarshallC. Mower, Nov. 24, 1864. I. Roxa Caroline, b. Feb. 28, 1840. I. Henry Gates, b. Aug. 14, 1S42. I. George, b. Feb. 4, 1845. I. Mary Emily, b. Mar. 24, 1849. I. Hattie J., b. 1852 ; m. Willie D. Piper of Gardner, July 11, 1874. T. Ella Persis, b. July 20, 1856 ; d. Sept. 14, 1856. t. Edmund S., b. July 4, 1859. POND. EzR.4 Pond c. f. Wrentham, 1768 ; m. Sarah Morse, Mar. 13, 1749, who d. Mar. 19, 1772, a. 42; m. 2d, Mercy (Newton) Baker of Bellingham, July, 1774, who d. Apr. 25, 1S17, a. 81 ; he d. Dec. 2, 1803, a. 83. I. Rhoda, b. Oct. 12, 1753 ; m. Abijah Greenwood. I. Joseph*, b. May 12, 1756; m. Margaret Pond, July 20, 1778, who d. Aug. 26, 1S28, a. 72 ; he d. Jan. 11, 1823, a. 67. ;j6 HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. POND. 2. Preston, b. Jan. 2, 1779; m. Hannah Rice of Princeton, Apr. 7, 1S02, who d. July 27, 1855, a. 68 ; he d. June 30, 1S68. 3. Betsey R., b. Feb. 5, 1801 ; m. Joel Newton of Templeton. 3. Stillman, b. Oct. 26, 1S03 ; m. Elmira Whittemore, Dec. 22, 1825, who d. July 25, 1S33 ; m. 2d, Maria L. Davis, Feb. 4, 1834; res. Utah. 3. .\rethusa, b. Dec. 14, 1S05 ; m. Freeman Brown; m. 2d, Peter Newton of Templeton. 3. Hannah, b. Mar. iS, 1S07 ; m. Benjamin Miller of Westminster. 3. .Abigail, b. Dec. 18, 1S09 ; m. George Hager of Westminster. 3. Reuben S., b. May 29, 1812 ; m. in \Vestminster ; went West. 3. Charles S., b. May 6, 1818; went \\'est. 3. Adeline E., b. Dec. 5, 18*5 ; m. Hawkes of Templeton. 2. Nancy, b. Jan. 17, 1784 ; m. 01i\'er Witt. 2. Joseph, b. .Apr. 4, 17SS; m. Hannet Rice of Rutland, Mar. 2, 1826, who d. July 9, 1S59, a. 61 ; he d. May 12, 1861. 3. Horace G., b. Sept. 23, 1826 ; m. Lura Thompson, Apr. 4, '50. 4. Herbert W,, b. June 6, 1851; m. Rhoda Wheeler; rem. Worcester. 4. Helen D., b. .Aug. 11, 1S56 ; m. Thomas Ining Hale. 3. Charlotte, b. Dec. 3, 1827; d. Oct. 20, 1843. 3. Susan, b. June 27, 1829 ; m. .Abijah Patridge, Jan 5, 1854, who d. Mar. 14, 1862 ; rem. Templeton. 3. Joseph Emerson, b. Sept. 26, 1831 ; res. Sterhng. 3. Moses R., b. Nov. t8, 1834 ; rem. Athol. 3. Lowell, b. C)ct. 7, 1836 ; res. Templeton. 3. Rowland, b. Mar. 27, 1841 ; d. army. May i6, '64. [See j). 141.] 2. Asa, b. Oct. 22, 1791 ; m. Emeline Dresser of Charlton, Mar. 9, 1825 ; rem. Shrewsbury. 2. Caty, b. May 4, 1794; d. Jan. iS, T87r. 2. Rowland, b. May 27, 1798 ; m. Mary Kimball, Jan. 4, 1821, who d. Oct. 10, 1827, a. 29; he d. May 6, 1865. 3. Harriet, b. June 28, 1821 ; m. John M. Coleman. 3. Louisa, b. Sept. 10, 1S25 ; m. Edmund Coleman. 3. Lucy, b. July 4, 1827 ; m. Smith of Worcester. I. Ezra*, b. May 28, i 758 ; m. Parmelia Hubbell of Vt. ; rem. Eden, \h. I. Ezekiel*, b. Feb. 21, 1761 ; rem. Hyde Park, Vt. I. Le\i, b. Nov. 20, 1763; m. Lucy Newton, Apr. 11, 1785, who d. Feb. 5, 1827, a. 59 ; he d. May 4, 1S48. HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. 337 I'CiND. Lewis, b. Aug. 19, 17S5 ; m. Polly Hinds, l\Iar. 31, iSoS. who d. Auburn, Feb. 14, 1S77 ; he d. Oxford. 3. Lewis Sumner, b. May S, 1809 ; res. Illinois. 3. Lucetta, b. Apr. 30, 1S12 ; m. Joab C. Wright. 3. Emily, b. May 26, T815 ; m. Constant Davis of Grafton; res. Brighton. 3. Otis, b. June 3, 1818 ; res. Worcester. 3. Polly B., b. May 6, 1S21 ; m. ^Vm. Henry Marean. 3. Julia Ann, b. June 11, 1824; d. Apr. 14, 1861. 3. Philander, b. July 6, 1S26 ; res. N. Y. City. 3. jane .Aiu-elia. b. Sejit. 25, 1S29 ; d. Crafton. . Rhoda, b. 1 lec. 3, 1787; m. Ilildad \Vright ; m. 2d, Thomas Temple. . Betsey, b. Nov. 29, 17S9 ; m. .-\mos Hartwell. . Aaron, 1). Nov. 28, 1791 ; m. Nancy Waite, who d. Oct. 10, 1857 : he d. Barre. 3. Hollis, b. r)ct. 25, 1812 ; m. Betsey Ooodspeed, Oct. 6, 1836. 4. Ann Eliza, b. July 5, 1837 ; d. May 29, 1859. 4. Henry D., b. Apr. 13, 1S39 ; rem. New York. 4. \Villiam G., b. Aug 25, 1S41 ; m. Stella J. Brigham. 4. George Hollis, b. Sept 4, 1844. 4. Abbv, b. Mar. 9. 1S48 ; d. Sept. 12, 1S51. 4. James H., b. Feb. 28, 1S52 ; m. Jenny \\'est of Petersham, Feb. 5, 1879 ; res. Athol. 4. Nellie, b. Nov. 28, 1854. 3. Harrison, b. Mar. 7, 1S15 ; d. Sept. 29, 1S23. 3. Louisa, b. Apr. 2, 181 8 ; d. July 23, 1820. 3. Benjamin Franklin, b. .-\ug. 11, 1S20 ; m. Jane H. Warren, I)cc. 30, 1847 ; res. Sandy Creek, N. Y. 3. .Varon H., b. Ma)' 28, 1823. 3. Nancy E^lvira, b. Mar. 5, 1826 ; m. Clesrow Gates. 3. I^evi 'Pemple, b. Sept. 12, 1828; rem. N. Y. City. 3. Charles Waite, b. (")ct. 24, 1831 ; d. South .\merica. 3. CJeorge S., b. July 20, 1S34 ; m. Mary F. Crittenden of Con- way, -Apr. 3, t86i ; res. Athol. . Obadiah, b. Nov. 16, 1793; m. Sally ^^'aite, June 23, 1S25; d. Mar. 10, 1835 ; she d. Worcester. 3. Lucius W., b. Apr. 20, 1S26; m. Louisa Fisk of AVorcester, Apr. 20, 1S47 ; rem. A\'orcester. 43 \^>S' HISTORY OF HCBBARPSTOy. PON LI. 3. Levi Forrester, b. Maj- 27. 1827; m. Ellen L. Crosby. Feb. 26, 1S56 ; res. Chicopee. 3. Lucy A\-aline, b. Dec. 10, 1S2S ; d. .Aug. 25, 1S29. 3. Sarah Jane, b. June 14, 1.830 ; d. Barre, Sept. 21, 1850. 3. Mercy \\'aite. b. .Apr. 22, 1S32 ; m. .Albert J\L Smith of \\'or- cester, who d. Cuba ; she res. "Worcester. 3. Lucy Augusta, b. Feb. 8, 1S34 ; res. \\'orcester. 2. Jje^i, b. Mar. 19. 1795 ; rem. Maine. 2. Rachel, b. June i, i 79S ; m. Roland Woodward. 2. Lucy, b. Dec. 29, 1800; m, Rufus McClenathan. 2. Sally, b. .Aug 24, 1S03 ; m. Ira Thompson. 2. Mar}-, b. Jan. 7, 1807 ; m. Thomas Hale. 2. J'^zra I'arker, b. Mar. 9, 181 1 ; m. Lucy Temple. No\-. 10, 1S36. 3. Frederick \\'illiam, b. Mar. c;, 1S38 ; m. Susan Hardman of \\'est Cambriilge, -Aug. 17, 1S66. 3. Thomas AL, b. Sept. 10, 1S39 ; res. N. Y. City. 3. Ezra Parker, b. Oct. 2, 1S42 ; d. July 16, 18O7. 3. Le\'i Merrill, b. Oct. iS, 1S47 ' '''^•''i- Conn. 3. Lucius W., b. June 15, 1S55 ; m. Eliza PL Thompson of F!os- ton, Nov. 25, 1S74. 4. Louis Parker, b. June 28, 1876. I. Tryphena, b. Aug. 12, 1769 ; m. Jonas Newton. r)ec. 15, i 7S9 ; rem. probably to \'t. I. -A/ubah, b. Dec, 1775 ; in. ()li\er ISrort'ii. I. .Moses, b. 17S4; m. Elizabeth .Ames, May 29, 1800; rem. Rut- land ; d. Oct. I, 1827 ; she d. ALay 17, 1S52. I'dTlER. JKN'N'E'rr PrniT.R, b. W'alpole, June 13, 1810; m. Louisa \\'right, Dec. 28, 1836. I. Holiert. b. Sept. 15, 1S37 ; d. July 29, 1839. I. Lucy E., b. Ran. 31, 1S40; d. Mar. 6, 1S59. I. Marv .A,, b. -Aug. it, 1842 ; d. June 27, 1S59. 7. Caroline L., Ij. Mar. 11, 1845 ; d. May 22, 1847. I. Hobert B., b. Nov. 25, 1S48: m. Ella L. Pheli^s of North .Adams, Mar. 25, 1880. I. Charles J., b. Jan. 25. 1854: d. June 25. 1S77. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. » 339 PRENTISS. Henry Prentiss c: f. Princeton; m. Elizabeth Gill, who d. Jan. 7, 1S60, a. 80 ; he d. Mar. 6, 1843, a. 76. I. Hitty, b. Apr. 17, iSoi ; m. Peter Richardson. I. Henry, b. July 18, 1802 ; m. Adeline Wright, Nov. 12, 1S29, who d. Sept. 14, 1872 ; he d. Nov. 2, 1872. 2. Lois E., b. Aug. 30, 1830; d. Oct. 26, 1857. 2. George, b. Jan. 31, 1832 ; m. Louisa A. Phelps, Oct. 15, 1857, who d. July 15, 1865 ; m. 2d, Dorcas E. Joslin, Aug. 21, 1867. 3. Harriet Adelaide, b. June 7, 1S65 ; d. Sept. 14, 1865. 3. Adelaide E , b. Apr. 15, 1870. 3. Walter Henry, b. July 2, 1874. 3. George Edward, b. July 30, 1877. 2. Harriet A., b. Mar. 31, 1834; m. Alonzo J. Taft, Jan. 7, 1S53 ; d. Sept. 4, 1873. 2. Adeline, b. July 30, 1836 ; m. James F. Hayden. 2. Lucy R., b. July 21, 1838 ; m. T. Sibley Heald. 2. Dorcas C., b. Dec. 7, 1840 ; m. Albert Goodspeed. 2. Henrietta, b. Mar. 29, 1844; d. June 24, 1854. 2. Henry, b. Sept. 25, 1846 ; res. Brooklyn, New York. 2. Aaron, b. Aug. 8, 1852 ; d. New York, Apr., 1880. I. George, b. May 20, 1808; d. June 19, 1830.' I. Elizabeth, b. Mar. 28, iSio; m. Samuel G. Nichols. I. Augusta, b. July 7, 1812 ; m. Joseph Clark ; m. 2d, Stillman Morse. I. Rebecca, b. May 28, 1814 ; m. Aaron Greenwood of Gardner, Sept. 8, 1841. I. Spencer, b. Feb. 6, 1818 ; m. -Sarah Stone, June 4, 1844. 2. Sarah Elizabeth, b. Dec. i, 1846; m. James S. Hanington of Westminster, Mar. 12, 1867. 2. William S., b. Oct. 22, 1848; m. Eva A. Jackson, Jan. 27, 1874. 3. Mary Abbie, b. June 11, 1877. 2. Franklin, ] ^ a ^ '^^- Sept. 4, 1S45. 2. Joseph B., b, Dec. 31, 1S47 '> I't^^- Te.\as. . Eliza G., b. Nov. 25, iSoS ; m. Benj. Clark; d. Nov. 23, 1S40. . Mehitable N., 1). Aug. 30, 181 1 ; m. William Stowe. . Sophia P., b. Mar. 14, 1S14. . Samuel G., b. Mar. 4, iSi6 ; res. Roxbury. . Joseph B., b. June 15, 1S18 ; d. .Apr. 27, 1S19. . Josejjh B., b. Mar. 5, 1S20 ; d. May 6, 1S73. . Hannah, b. Jan. 16, 1822 ; m. George B. Wilbur. . Mary, b. July 7, 1824 ; d. Aug. 25, 1825. . Charles, b. iS'Iar. 20, 1826 ; drowned June 2, 1844. [.See p. 165.] RICE. Ai;F.L RicF. c. f. Barre ; m. Anna Jones, Aug. 11, 1791 ; both d. Penn. I. .Amos Jones, b. Mar. 30, 1792 : m. Sally Green, Oct. 12, 1S26 ; rem. Penn. ; m. 2d, Rebecca Seaver ; d. Apr. 14, 1S74. 2. Harriet Elizabeth, b. Feb. 18, 1S27. I. Ralph, b. Dec. ig, 1793 ; m. La\'ina P. Russell, June 25, 1815 ; d. Sept. 17, 1847. 2. Susan Howe, b. Jan. 3, 1816 ; m. Francis F. Sargent. 2. David, b. Dec. i, 1S18. 2. Maria, b. Mar. 7, 1820; m. Isaac Newton. 2. Joseph ^Villard, b. -Apr. 7, 1S22 ; m. Harriet 3\'ilder, Ilec. i, 1S46, who d. .Aug. 16, 1S52, a. 28 ; m. 2d, .Avalina Par- ker, Nov. 19, 1S54; rem. Illinois. 3. Fred W., b. .Sept. 16, 1851 ; d. Jan. 28, 1853. Francis, I). -Aug. 11, 1S24; m. Hannah S. Frost, May 19, 1S73. Joel, b Dec. 13, 1826 ; d. Mar. 28, 184S. Samuel Newell, b. Jan. 7, 1829 ; d. Nov. 21, 1S46. George Washington, b. .Apr. 6, 1831 ; m. and settled in (rardner. Hannah, b. Mar. 13, 1833 ; m. Sydney Sargent. Isaac Newton, b. .Aug. 12, 1835; m. Mary E. Fisk, Nov. 24, 1S59 ; d army, May 13, 1863. [See p. 141.] I. Betsey, b. Jan. 26, 1797; m. James Greenwood; rem. Penn. ; d. IMav 10, 1840. I. Daniel, b. Oct. 29, 1799 ; m. Candace Roper. June 2, 1824; rem. Penn. ; d. Feb. 22, 1831. I. Julianna, b. Mar. 5, 1S04 ; m. .Aaron Hunting. 3i- HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. RICE. I. Damaris, b. July 31, 1S06 ; d. Penn., Feb. ;S, 18:^4. I. Abel, b. Aug. jS, iSoS; rem. Penn ; m. Ro.xana Green ; m. 2d, Betsey Thatcher ; d. Dec. 9, 1855. I. Hannah, b. July 7, iSio ; m. Orton P. Jackson of Penn., Apr. 7, 1837- I. "Willard, b. 1S13 ; d. Nov. 11, iSi6. EiiMOND Rice c. f. Marlboro'; m. Abigail JNIuzzy, Apr. 30. 17S2; d. Mar. 24, 1790; she d. Sept. 4, 1841. I. Sophia, b. Jan. 23, 17S5 ; m. Otis (h-eenwood. I. William, b. May 17, 17S7 ; m. Rebecca Allen, Dec. 20, iSio; d. Nov. 13, 1S31 ; she d. Jul\' 15, 1S7S. Adaline, b. Aug. S, iSn ; m. Aaron Greenwood. Edmond, b. June 4, 1S13 ; d. Sawannah, Ga., Oct. 14, 1S3S. Amanda, b. Dec. 14, 1S14 ; d. May, 30, 1815. Sophia, b June 19, 1S16; m. Aimer Gay. Lucy A., b. ()ct. 23, iSiS ; m. Orlando S. Brigham. Amanda, b. Nov. 2S, 1S21 ; m. Silas ^\"heeler. I. Betsey, b. Mar. 4, 1790; m. Amos Mann. RICH.\Rr.)SON. Peifr RicH.^RDSON' c. f. Princeton, 1S56; m. Hitty Prentiss, Dec. 19, [S20 ; d. Brookline, Mar., 1S7S, a. So. 1. Harriet Bullock, b. Sept. 8, 1822 ; m. Russell Hallett of Boston. I. Henry Prentiss, b. Jan 22, 1824; d. California, 184S. I. William Everett, b. Feb. 21, 1825 ; enlisted from Worcester in 21st Reg. ; promoted lieutenant ; afterwards lieutenant m 35th Reg. ; m. Vesta Hodgdon ; res. Boston. T. James Myrick, b. Aug. 5, 1S26 ; [see p. 142 ;] m. Annie Cartwright ; d. Boston. I. Thomas Ernmet, b. Aug. 21, 1S29 ; private in a Missouri regiment. I. George Prendss, b. June 15, 1831 ; m. Julia .A. \Vright, Jan. t, 1863 : [see p. 142 :] res. Aubnrndale. 1. Spencer Wells, b. A]:ir. 12, 1834; enlisted from Boston as captain in 44th Reg. ; m. Mary Cumston ; res. Boston. I. Samuel Peter, b. June 12, 1836 ; d. June, 1836. I. Edward Bangs, b. May 20, 1S38; enlisted in 45th Reg.; promotel^nz.-\ Rmier m. Sophia Thomas : [see chaji.X. ;] rem. Boston ; d. I. Elliot, b. Jan. 30, 1856. I. Mary Ella, b Sept. 28, 1S57. I. Ho«'ard, b. 1S59 ; d. July 28, i86r. S.ARUEXT. THll^L-\s S.\ri;ext c. f. Leicester as early as 1773 ; m. 'Pabitha 'Puttie, Sept. 27, 1744; d. Jan. 25. 1795, a. 74; shed. June 10, 1804, a. So. I. Samuel, b. Dec. 30, 1 74S ; m. Deliorah Syb'ester, Jan. 13, 1772 ; rem. Marlljoro', N. H. 2. Samuel, b. Mar. 5, 1774 ; rn. Sarah Gypson, Oct., 1797. I. lohn, b. May 24, 1755 : m. Persis Newton, C)ct. 31, 1776, who d. Jan. 3, 1S02, a. 43; m. 2d, Mrs. Phebe Do\'le, Jan., 1804, who d. Dec. 19, 1S14; m. 3d, Mrs. Father Dean of Oakham, Sept. II, 1S16, who d. June, 1822 ; m. 4th, Hannah Jjonrl ; he d. Feb. t i, 1837. 2. John, b. Sept. 9, 1777 ; m. Huldah Newton, June 12, 1797; d. Jan. I, 1S49; shed. Jan. 25, 1S54. HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. 345 ,sak<;;ent. 3. John, b. Sept. 8, 1797; m. Hannah Dunham, Dec. 4, 1S19 ; res. Maine. 3. Relief, 1). Nov. 5, 1799; d. Aug. 3, 1S04. 3. \Villiam, b. May 31, 1S02 ; m. .Abigail Trijip, Sept. 7, 1826: res. Maine. 3. Isaac, b. Aug. 31, 1S04; m. Hannah r)a\en])ort ; m. 2d, Lucy Jacobs ; res. Maine. 3. .Asa, b. June 22, iSio : d. .Aug. 3, 181S. 3. Salmon, b. May iS, 1S12 ; ra. Alice Brazier, Nov. 15, 1835 ; res Maine. 2. Asa. b. Sept. 3, 1779: m. Poll\ I!all, 1 )ec. 30, 1801 ; res. Franklin. 3. Betsey, b. Dec. 13, 1S02; m, Jarnes Engly : m. 2d, Samuel .Alexander. 3. Polly, b. Jan 30, 1S05 ; m. C^eorge Black. 3. .Asa, 1). Mar. 8, 1S07 ; rn. Calista Mason, .Aug. (4, 1827 ; res. Connecticut. 3. Persis N., b. Mar. 24, 1809 ; d. Dec. 17, 1S27. 3. Charles .A., b. .Apr. 22, 1812; m. Susan L. Bro'.vn. Feb. 16, 1S34 : res. (Jakham. 2. Persis, b. .Aug. 2, 17S1 ; m. "William I'erham, .Aug., 1802. 2. Thomas, b. Aug. 3, 1784; m. Polly (loodnow, Sept. 12, 1S04 ; rem. Rutland. 3. Salh' (J., b. Mar. 6, 1S07 ; m. Roswell Bemis, Mar. 25; 1S35. 3. I'ersis N., b. Mar. 25, 1809 ; m. ^Tarshall H. Oliver, ( )ct. 13. 1S32. 3. David Cr., 1). .A|)r. 6, i8[2 ; d. Jan. 12, 1814. 3. Hezekiah S., b. May 27, 1814; m. Nancy L. Moores, fan. 9, 1839 ; rem. Spencer. 2. .Azubah, b. Jan. 22, 1787; m. James Dean of 'Jakham, Now 26, 1S07. 2. Martha, b. Sept. 6, 1788; m. Silas ( iates. May. 1812, who il. Leominster ; she res. P^itchburg. 2, Tabitha, b. Mar. 21, 1790 ; m. .Aaron Pease. 2. Fdmund, b. Jan. 11, 1793; m. C'andace Coggswell, Aug. 15, I Si 5 ; res. Princeton. 3. .Mary Emily, b. July S, 1S17 ; m. .Aaron Rolph, fan 16, 1839. 3. Harriet, b. Nov. 3, 1S20 ; m. Moses L)a\-is. 3. Fdmund ^L,1). .Aug. 2, 1S24 ; m. .Anna Rolph, Nov. \^, 18^3, 44 3i6 HISTORV OF HUBBARPSTOX. SAKC.EXT. 4. Frederick A'., b. Now 6, 1S55. 2. Sallv. b. Tan. 10, 1706 ; m. James Luce. 2. Polly, b. June S. i 70S ; rem. Fitchburg. 2. Susan, b. A[a\' i, iSoi ; tl. Now, TS14. 2. Samuel, b. Ma^- 2(), 1^07; (1, !\[ar., 1S09. I. Kliene.aT, b. June 5, 1-1(12 ; ni, I'hebe Shute, .Apr. r2, 1 7S5, who d. Mar. 5, 1834, a. 70 ; he d. (Jet. 12, 1841). 2. Thomas, b. {an. 28, 1786; m, Jane dra)'; rem. }!urlinytoii, \'t. 2. 1 )aniel, b. July 23, 1788; m. F.etsey Rice of Templeton, [''ec. 15. iSio, who d. Mar. 2t, 1S48 ; rem. Petei'shani. 3. Francis F.. b. Afay 7, 1812 ; m. Susan H. Rice, Ma)' 21, 1830 ; d. (let. 13. 1850; she res. Barre. 4. Mar\' .Vngelina, 1). I'eb. 26, 1840; m. |ohn W . Hunting; m. 2(1, Nathaniel F. Flolland of liarre, No\'. 29, 1866, 4. W'ilUam FL, b. May 9, 1841 ; m. Fann^■ i-^tta (.dark, No\". 28, i8(')7, who d. Feb. 24, 1872. 5. Willie (.iilmore, b. June 20, 1869. 4. Miner\"a K., b. 1 lee. 4, 1842 ; m. Joseiih W. I'.lood. 4. bdwell P., b. Dec. i, 1844; m. Nanc\' Himting, Fee. 21, i8()5 ; d. AFi\' 27, I 871. 5. Fduin ^ValIace, b. .Vpr. 23, 1S6S. 4. Frederick (.'., b. Mar. 20, 1847 ; d. Sel)t. 12, 1850. 4. Clarissa ^'[.. b. .Ma\' 25, 1841^ ; d. Sejjt. 20, 1850. 3. Fiic\' '\\\, b. Fell. 21, 1814: rn. Lewis (.'urtis of Petersham. May 3, 1836. 3. William P., b. Dec. 27, 1815 ; m. fdi/abelh I'artridge of .\thi)l, June 10, 1840 ; res. .\lliany, N. V. 3. Clarissa R., b. Now 9, i8i() ; m. Lewis Hard>', Mar. 28, 1843 ; d. Oct. T9, 1843, 3. Solomon Rrigham, b. Dec, r, 1821 : m. Martha .\. Kendrick of North Pronkfield, Dec. 9, 1845 ; d. North Prookfield, 1878. 3. Mary Fl . b. Ma)' 7, 1824 ; m. Timothy J. Sprioner of I'.arre. No\". 24, 1831 : d. Jan, 20, 1S68. 3. Henr}' FT., b. Jan. 4, 1827 ; m. Llizabeth Jones (jf firecnfield, (.)ct., 1854 ; d. ( let. 13, 1867. 3. Svdney H., b, i\Lry lo, 1829 ; m. Hannah T<.ice. June [4, 1851 ; HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 347 SARGENT. d. army Oct. 27, 1S62 ; [see p. 142 ;] she d. Oct. 3, 1868. 4. Samuel N., b. Mar. 14, 1S52 ; d. July 9, 1S53. 4. George F., b. May 14, 1854. 4. Harriet B., b. Oct. 13, 1S57. 3. Charles A., b. Dec. S, 1S31 ; m. and res. Albany, N. Y. 2. Roxa, b. Dec. 23, 1790 ; m. Simon B. Hartwell. 2. Russell, b. Jan. 28, 1793 ; res. N. Y. 2. Parker, b. Apr. 7, 1796 ; m. Ellen D. Hand, Jan. 19, 1S25 ; res. Albany, N. Y. 2. Phebe, b. Mar. 12, 1798; m. Isaac Simonds. 2. Mary, b. June 16, 1S02 ; m. Nathan \Vright. 2. Stillman, b. .\pr. 13, 1S04 ; d. July 4, 1874. savac;e. Joseph S.avage c. f. Vt., m. Polly Thompson, who d. Feb. 7, 1S52 ; re- turned to Vt. I. Benjamin D., b. June 29, 1799; name changed to Phelps. [See Phelps.] I. Mary, b. Sept. 8, iSoo; m. Hosea Willard ; both d. Wardsboro', Vt. I. Eliza, b. Oct. 5, 1802 ; m. Levi Conant. I. Joseph, b. Nov. 6, 1804; d. July 2, 1S39. I. Frances, b. May 29, 1806; m. George Lewis; m. 2d, Whiting Mc- Clenathan. I. Beth, b. June 5, 180S; m. Mary E. Parmenter of Holden, Oct. 2, 1844, who d. Oct. 27, 1858, a. 36. 2. Hattie F., b. Oct. 9, 1845. 2. Herbert Leroy, b. May 2, 1848. 2. Mary E., b. Sept. 14, 1S52. 2. Joseph, b. Mar. 11, 1857. I. John, b. Dec, i8'0 ; m. Mary Smith of Rutland ; rem. Petersham. I. Sarah S., b. Feb. 6, 1813 ; m. Willard Allen. I. Hannah F., b June i, 1815 ; m. Wm. C. Metcalf of Holden, Jan. 20, 1S39. I. Samuel K., b. Mar. 25, 1S17 ; m. Chloe Stone, .Apr. 2, 1845. 2. Edward B., b. Aug. 6, 1S46 ; ra. Louise J. Hunton, Nov. i, 1S75 ; res. Blackstone. [See p. 1S3.] jp^ HISTORY OF HCnBArWSTON. SAVAOE. 3. Kclw'ard Hunton, b. Sept. 19, 1S76. 2. Leonora, b. Feb. 9, 1S49 • '""■ '"'Corge W. Feltoii. 2. Marv -Vngenette, b. No\'. 17, 1S50 ; d. Oct. 8, 1870. 2. Isabel, b. Julv 3, 1S55 ; m. Re\'. John A. Day, May 28, 1874. 2. Grace, b. J\[ar. S, 1S70. I. Edward, b. Ma)' 22, 1819 ; d. Princeton. I. James, b. Apr. 18, 1S21 ; m. Maria F. Criiild, who d. .Apr. 29, 1858. a. 37 : m. 2d, Roxa (Temple) Wheeler, Now 3, 1858. 2. Mary, b. Sept. 22, 1S44 ; m. Silas \\'right of I)orchester, N. M., Nov. I, 1868. ."^ELFRIDOE. EiAVARD Skli'Riiice c. f. Rutland ; m. Hannah Miles, who cL Apr. 19. 1 82 1, a. 75 ; he cLOct. 26, 1806, a. 7 i . (iave his chil- dren the best echication afforded by the schools of that time. Ed\\'ard cL just after graduating with high honor. I.uc)' and Elizabeth became celebrated teachers. I. Thomas C)., b. Feb. 13, 1775 .; [see p. 1S3 ;] d. June, 1S16 ; two of his grandsons are in U. S. Na\al ser\'ice. I. Lucv, b. I'ec. =5, 1776; m. lienoni Shurtlilf; d. Middleburj', Vt. I. Hannah, b. Oct. 6, 1779; m. .Artemas Ooodnow, M. 1)., Nov. i, 1804. T. r.etsey P... b. Apr. 6, 1783 ; d. INFay 21, 1783. I. Ed\\'ard .A., b. INFay 17, 1784; d. July 15, 1806. I. I'".lizabeth, b. June 17, 1789 ; d. Middleliury, Vt., June, 1871. SI.MUNJ)S. Isaac Simonhs c. i. Princeton; m. I'hebe Sargent, June 13, i8r6; d. Ian. 21, 1S62, a. 67: she d. \^'aterto\vn, Jan., 1879. I. Isaac Parker, b. i\Iay 23, 1S18; d. ISoston, May 9, 1S74. I. Marv, b. Dec. 20, 1820: m. John Lo\"ell of Cambridge'; m. 2d. .Andrew Cummings : res. \\'atertown. I. Samuel, b. Oct. 2, 1S22 ; d. army; family res. Dunbarton, N. H. I. Charies, b. June 27. 1S26; d. Feb. 29, 1S32. I. Willard .\.., b. -\ug. 21, 1830 ; m. Sarah E. Heath of Nashua, N. H., Sept. 26, 1S56, who d. Aug. 16, 1S61 ; m. 2d, Jennie Hargra\'e of Nashua, N. H., Sejit. 3, 1862. 2. Parker Sherman, b. Feb. 6, 1865. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 349 SIMONDS. 2. Sarah Etta, b. July 4, [866. 2. Samuel Lincoln, b. Dec. S, i86> 2. Franklin Augustus, b. Sept. 13, 1S69. 2. Ann Maria, b. Jan. 25, 1872. 2. Mary Eliza, b. Nov. 16, 1S73 ; d. June 28, 1874. 2. Charles Edward, b. July 3, 1S76 ; d. May 25, 1S77. 2. Martha Louise, b. Mar. 25, 1S78. 1. Adelia, b. Nov. 21, 1833 ; m. Jonas Holt. I. Charles H., b. Oct. i, 1S41 ; d. Mar. 19, 1842. SMART. HARL.4N p. SivuRT c. f. Portland, Me.. Oct., 1876 ; m. Mary M. Muzzy of Searsmont, Me., Feb. 27, 1866. SMITH. Jonathan Warren Smith* c f. Boylston( ?)m. Catherine Keyes ; d. Aug. 14, 1S33, a. 85 ; she d. Mar. 20, 1845, a. 97 y-. 5 m- I. AHce, b. Mar. 14, 1775 ; m. Timothy Parker Marean. I. Joel, b. Mar. 21, 1777 ; m. Hannah Clark, Sept. 15, 1803 ; d. Feb. 27, 1861 ; she rem. Upton. 2. Emory, b. Aug. 12, 1S04 ; m. Phebe Flagg, Oct. 27, 1825 ; rem. Lunenburg ; both d. there. 2. Almira, b. June 28, 1806 ; m. Joshua Flagg. 2. Emmons, b. Apr. 15, 1810 ; m. Catherine Howe, Apr. 15, 1835, who d. Jan. 8, 1839 ; m. 2d, Mary W. Davis, Jan. 20, 1842, who d. Dec. i, 1S70, a. 57. 3. Charles Austin, b. Dec. 18, 1836 ; m. Mary A. Hill of Barre, Feb. 28, 1864. 4 Carrie Etta, b. Mar. 26, 1866 ; d. May 9, 1S66. 4. Jennie Augusta, b. Apr 20, 1867. 4. Cora Bell, b. .Aug. 29, 1868. 4. Charles Henry, b. Mar. 8, 1873. 4. Catie Viola, b. Aug. 31, 1875. 3. L-a W., b. Oct. II, 1S44. 3. William Davis, b. Aug. 7, 1847 ,: 'W- Caroline W. Brooks, July 19, 1868. .Ijo H/SIVKi' OF HrSBARDSTON. SMITH. 3. Joel Silas, b. Feb. 4, 1S49. 3. Lizzie Ann. b. }ii;ir. 17.. 1S51 ; m, Rufus Putnam, Ma)' iS, 1867. 3. Catherine A., b. (Jet. 22, 1S53 ; m. Homer .Augustus Adams. 2. Lucy. b. riec. 27, 1S13 ; rn. ( )li\-er Clark; m. 2d, John M. Erad- shaw of ^Va_\"land ; d. Rutland. 2. Ira. b. t'ec. 24. 1815 : m. Abigail Pratt ; rem. Rindge. N. H. ; d. there, i SSo. 2. Jonas, b. Sept. 24, 1S17 ; m. in Pepi)erell : rem. Conn ; d. Ken- tucky, 1S76. 2. .\sa. b. ( )ct. 10, 1820; m. Luc\- 'Pemjile of .Shre\\sbur\- ; went to Cal. ; d. on the \va\' home, 1854. 2. Le\i. b. Jiuie 8, 1824; res. Pa\lou ; m. 2d, .Mrs. Sarah (Mason) Brooks. 2. ( 'atlierine. h. < )et. 9. 1826; m. Pranklin Rockwood ; res. }!rook- line, N. H. . Sophia, b. Lee. 30, 1778 ; d. .Apr. 3, 179s- . Lucy, b. !\far. i, 1781 ; d. .Aug. 6, 1786. . .Asa, b. May 3, 1 783 ; d Sept. 2, 1 786. . Catherine, b. Jan. 16, i 7S6 ; m. Clark Witt. . Letse)', b Mar. 29, 1788; d i\Iar. 10, 1846 . L-a. b. Jan. 25, 1791 ; d. -Aug. 19, 1814. J.VKF.i) S-Ainn c. f .Xorwieh, K\., 1878; m. Clarissa .A. llailey of \\'ar- \yick, R. L, Lee. 26, T847 I. Lorena .A . b. Lee. 20, 1851. I. Lwight f., b. July 11, i8ss ; re's- -N'orwieh, L'onn. T. Nelson P., b. Sept. 25, i860. T. Clara L., b. Jan. ^, 1863. S1'-\ULI>IN(;. W--\RREN Sf.-vulding c. f Lincoln, 1872 ; m, Sarah O- Sherman of Lex- ington, -Ajir- 25, 1866- I. -Alice, b. No\'. 19, 1873. SI'ONE. N.AiH-AN S'lorvL* c. f. Rutland as earl)- as i 76S ; m. Lreelo\-e Philliiis, who d. Jul)- 12, 1826 ; he became blind iriany )-ears be- tore his death; (his son Sampson also was blind fjr many )ears ;) d. Lee. 19, 1S27, a. Sr. + HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 35 J STONE. I. Polly, b. Nov. 8, 176S ; m. Eli Hinds. I. Nathan, b. May 25, 1770; rem. N. Y. I. Eliphalet, b. Jan. 11, 1772; m. Polly Johnson of Barre, Mar. 16, 1794; rem. Roxbury, N. H. I. Jeduthan, b. May 4, I 773 ; m. Azubah Merriam, Dec. 7, 1790; rem. Eden, Vt. I. Euranah, b. Apr. 7, 1774 ; m. Earle. I. Patience, b. Feb. 24, 1776 ; m. Eli Clark. ^ I. Jotham, b. Apr. 5, 1778; m. Lucy Lyon, Aug. 16, 1801, who d. Feb. 8, 1826; m. 2d, Diantha (Merritt) Clark, Mar. 31, 1829, who d. July 18, 1S41 ; he d. June 12, 1831. 2. Betsey, b. Dec. i, 1801 ; m. Sewell Wheeler. 2. Eliphalet, b. Mar. 24, 1805 ; res. Wendell. 2. Lucy, b. Aug. 30, 1807 ; m. Makepeace Clark. 2. Lois, b. Nov. 19, 1809 ; m. William G. Clark. 2. Eliza Ann, b. Apr. 21, 181 2 ; m. Jarvis Bates of R. L, Sept. 10, 1838 ; res. Keene, N. H. 2. Jotham, b. June 25, 1814 ; m. Sylvia Roper, .^.pr. 26, 1838, who d. Dec. 26, 1849 ;-m. 2d, Caroline Allen of Lowell, May 8, iSso. -v. 3. Eliza Ann, b. Mar. 13, 1S39 ; m. Albert Pond of Keene, N. H., Jan. I, 1859. ^ 3. Lucy Freelove, b. Nov. 18, 1S40 ; m. Baxter H. King of Athol, July 9, 1 86 1, who d.' army, Nov , 1863 ; m. 2d, Stuart Dermot, Aug. 3, 1870, who d. June 18, i8So_ 3. Alfred R., b. Sept. 17, 1842 ; m. Kitty Cook of Mich., 1868. 3. Franklin J., b. July 11, 1844 ; d. army Dec. 16, 1S62. [See p. 742.] 3. J. Porter, b. Nov. 16, 1846 ; m. Nellie Da\'is of Princeton, June, 1866; res. Worcester. 3. .Adam Wheeler, b. Sept. 25, 1848 ; name changed from Stone to Wheeler ; m. C)live Davis of Princeton, June, 1869 ; rem. Worcester. 3. Charles O., b. May 25, 1S51 ; m. Lucy E. Hamilton, Jan. 18, 1876. 4. Edward 'Willis, b. July 4, 187S. 4. Luman Hamilton, b. Aug. 11, iSSo. 3. Edward, b. Sept. i, 1853 ; m. Flora Kendall of Gardner, Oct. 2, 1S79, who d. Apr. 29, 1S80. JS2 HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. STONE. :;. Asa, b. Oct. 9, 1S16 ; m. Hannah Thompson, Apr. 2S, 1S46 ; d. army, June 20, 1S64. [See p. 142.] 3. Syhia L., b. War. 13, 1847 ; m. Cleorge Bryant, Nov. 29, 1S66 ; res. N. Brookfield. 3. Roxa T., b. Apr. i 7, 1S4S ; m. George R. Miller of ^^'est ^^'eBt- minster, Vt., July 3, 1S76, who d. Mar. 27, 1S7S ; res. Middletown, Conn. 3. Elnora R., b. Nov. 11, 1S51 ; m. John H. 'lA'ler of N. Brook- field, Mar., 1S71. 3. (Jrriii Franklin, b. Mar. 16, 1S60. 2. Freelo\-e, b. Aug 26, iSiS ; m. Jonathan Gates. 2. Sarah, b. Aug. 31. 1S20 ; m. Spencer Prentiss. 2. Nathan, b. Mar. 4, 1S24 ; m. Luc^• jane \\'aters ; rem. Worcester. 1. Ruth, b. Julv 6, I 7S0 ; m. Abraham Shattutk ; rem. Mich. I. Samuel, b. No\'. 20, i 7S2 ; rem. Eden, Vt. 1. Sampson, b. C)ct. 2, 1784; m. Lois \Vaite, Dec. 23, 1805, wlio d. June 15, 1816 ; m. 2d, 1 loll)' (^^'aite) Ramb, uho d. Jan. 12, 1842; m. 3d, Lucinda (Underwood) Coleman, Feb. 8. 1S43, who d. Medwav, 1878 ; he d. A\ig. 12, 1S5S. 2. Rockwell, b. Mar. 2 I, 1S06 : m. Sophia Balibitt of Barre ; res. Cab 2. Louisa, b. Jan. 23, iSoS; m. "W'ni. Morse; m. 2d, \\'ni. S. Clark. 2. Llmira. b. Nov. 10, iSii : m. Jolm Nelson Gates; m. 2d, Jolin Morse ; res. Worcester. 2. Alice, b. Feb. 4, 1814; d. Mar. 6, 1833. 2. Sami)son Harrison, b. Mar. 3, 1S16 ; left town. 2. Andrew, b. Jan. 22, iSiS ; m. INIaria L. Woodward of Marlboro', N. H. ; d. Nov. 18, 1868; she d. Oct. 14, 1S70. 2. Lois, b. Aug. 13, 1819; m. Isaac Williams of C^ardner, Nov. 3, 1S42 ; nr 2d, Israel l)a\-is. 2. Albert, b. Feb. 9, 1S21 ; m. INIartha Powers; res. AVorcester. 2. Mary .Amanda, b. Sept. 10, 1S23 ; m. Thomas L. ^^'oodward, i\Ia)- II, 1S43 ; m. 2d, Jessie W. CJraves, Oct. 8, 1 84 7 ; res. Keene, N. H. 2. Chloe, b. Aug. 3, 1825 ; ni. Samuel K. Sa\'age. 2. .Alvin, b. Jan. 22, 1S27 ; res. Cal. 2. Lura, b. Mar. 31, 1829: rn. Sumner Frost ; res. Brattleboro', Vt. 2. Hepzibah Augusta, Ij. Jan. 24, 1832 ; m. Lyman Morse. I. Freelo\-e, b. Oct. 28, i 7S6 ; m. Timothy PJiiUips of Warwick, Oct. 30, 1S04, who d. Warwick ; m. 2d, George Ellis of llorchester. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOy. JJJ STONE. I. Joseph, b. July 21, 17S9; m. Hannah Heald, Nov. 25, iSio; il. Sept. 9, 1S53; she d. June 8, 1S66. 2. Lois F., b. Feb. 10, iSii ; m. Austin C. Tenney of Waterfonl, Vt., Oct. 24, 1S28. 2. Jonas C'rilbert, b. Dec. 25, 1S12 ; m. Dorcas .A.llen ; res. HoUiston. 2. Joseph Harrison, b. Mar 2, 1S15 ; m. Lucinda L. Page ; res. Holliston. 2. Hannah Heald, b. Nov. i, 1S21 ; m. Francis Thompson of Hol- liston. 2. Augusta Lucretia, b. Mar. 9, 1S24; m. Daniel H. Fairbanks of Holliston. 2. Elizabeth Clark, b. Feb- 22, 1S27; m. Orrin Thompson of Hol- liston. 2. .Abijah Clark, b. June 4, 1829 ; m. Vera Annie Fa\-or of Dover, Me.; res. Boston. 2. Helen Smith, b. Jan. 23, 1833 ; m. JohnP.AVentworth of Northlield. MiLTuM Si'nNE c. f. RoN'alstoH ; m. Harriet Holden, Mar. 29, 1S43. I. .Albert M., b. Sept. 17, 1845 ; m. Mary Bennett, Feb. 21, 1866 ; d. Sepjt. 9, T876. 2. .\ddison Milton, b. Dec. 4, 1S66. 2. Hattie Melinda, b. Jan. r, 1S69. 2. Flora May, b. May 3, 1S74. ST< )\VE. This name was originally, and by a part of the family, is still written S/i>7ci ; but as most of those now living here have added an <•, their cus- tom is followed in this work for the sake of uniformity. EiiEN'EZER S'lijwE c. f. Concord about i 796 ; m. Mary Hartwell, who d. Oct. 15, 1840, a. 85 ; he d. May 19, 1S41, a. 88. I. William, b. Oct. i, 1776 ; rem. Hillsboro', N. H. ; d. Oct. 26, 1S51. I. Polly, b. Mar. 25, 1779 ; m. .Vsa Newton. I. Ebenezer, b. Sept. 20, 1780 ; m. Hannah Murdock, Feb. 26, 1807, who d. June 6, 1855 ; he d. Feb. 18, 1875. 2. E^lizabeth, b. Dec. 26, 1S07 ; m. Caleb Underwood. 2. ]\Tary, b. Aug. 21, 1810; m. Flint jennison. 2. \^'illiam, b. Oct. 9, 1812; m. Mehitable N. Reid, June 3, 1838. 45 3S4 niSTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. STcnvE, 3. Cieorge "\\'.. li. Aug. 5, 1S39 ; m. Lucy Agnes Erigham, Sept. I, 1S62 ; res. Cambridge. 4. Charles Brigham, b. Mar. ji, 1S67 ; d. Sept. 17, 1SC7. 4. Certrude T^ucy, b. Aug. 21, iS6g. 4. Ckorge, b. IMay, 1S71. 3. Maria E., b Sept. 4, 1S41 ; d. Jan. 17. 1S67. 3. Charles Reid, b. No\'. 14, 1S43 ; d. arm\-, July 4, 1S64. [See P- M--] ' ] ' 3. Sumner, b. Jan. 9, 1846. , . 3. Samuel Reid, 1). r)ec. T I, 1S50; d. Cambridge, .\ug. 23, 1S75. -3- Josejih Edward, b. Ma\' 19, 1S53. ---■^^■. -■'^■' •';. ■■ • ■ • ' ' 2. Reuben, b. Iiec. 5, 1814 ; m, Eunice H. A\'ers of N. Brookfield, Aug. 10, 1S37. 3. Adelia, b. June iS, 1S3S ; d. Nov. 8, 1852. 3. Emma Louisa, b. .-\pr. i, 1S42 ; d. Ma\' S, 1842. 3. Charles E., b. Apr. 11, 1S43; m. CAiithia C. Johnson of I'ut- ne\-, Vt., Dec. 6, 1865. 4. ^Villie, b. June 17, 1S66. 4. Hattie, 1). Aug. 6, 1S67. 4. Frankie, li. Lee. 26, 1S69 ; d. May 25, 1S76. 2. Sumner, b. No\'. 21, 1S16; res. Lid. 2. Harriet, b. Aug. 16, iSrg ; d. Nov. 22, 1S47. 2. Roxa, b. Jan. 17, 1822 ; d. Oct. i, 1S65. 2. Llannah, b. Dec. 7, 1824 ; m. .Samuel Aver\" Chamberlain of Wor- cester, Feb. 18. iSso. I. Sallv, b. Dec. 2, 1782 ; m. .\aron Crimes. I. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 7, 1792 ; d. Aug. i, iSoo. I. Ephraiui, b. May 2, 1797: m. Sally AL Ooodspeed, No\'. 20, 1823: d. Mar. 4, 1S75 ; she d. May 25, 18S0. 2. John M., b. Sept. 7, 1824; m. Louisa Clark, Sept. 7, 1854, who d. Aug. 16, i860: m. 2d, Sarah D. Locke of New Ips- wich, N. H., .Apr. 7, 186S; d. May 9, 1877. [See pp. 1 68 and 185.] 3. Alfred E., b. Oct. 19, 1S55 ; d. Oct. 24, 1S76. 2. Lucy, b. July 4, 1S27 ; cl. Oct. 3, 1S40. 2. Alfred, b. Nov. 14, 1S28 ; d. Oct. 28, 1S40. 2. Sarah, b. July 31, 1831. 2. Mary Amelia, b. No\-. 4, 1S38 ; d. Sept. 13, 1S40. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. JJS STOWE. 2. rielia Ann, b. J\'Iay 7, 1S40 ; m. Alanson A. Nims of Sullivan, N. H., June iS, 1S69. SWAN. Saml'f.l Swan c. f. Leicester; m. Clara Hale, Oct. 29, 1S12, who d. Jan. 14, i860; he d. 1S63, a. S5. [See p. 1S3.] I. Catherine, b. Aug. 16. 1813; m. Rev. .Abel Brown ; m. 2d, Charles Spear ; res. lirooklvn, N. Y. I. Clara, b. Feb. 28, 18:5 ; d. Mar. i, 1S21. 1 Samuel, b. Mar. 10, 1S17 ; d. Kentucky. I. Reuljen, b. July 8. 1S19 ; m. Clementine Knight of Newburvport, Feb. 17, 1S48 ; res. ^\'orcester. I. Clara, b. Oct. 30, 1821 ; m. Abijah S. Clark. I. James, b. Jan. 31, 1S25 ; m. Liicy A. S. Merriam of Loston ; res. I'assaic, N. J. I. Oeorge, b. Jan. 8, 1826; m. Mary I). Goodspeed, Apr. 2, 1S57 ; res. \\'orcester. [See p. 183.] TAM.CiR. Lemuel F. 'I'avij.ir c. f. Ijuckland ; m. Cassandra Dexter, -Apr., 1836; d. ]\Liy 29, 18S0. I. Caroline Angelia, b. Mar. i, 1S41 ; m. Darius Parsons. I. Sarah .Arabella, b. June 27, 1856. TEMPLE. Thomas Ti-.mi'I.f. c. f. Westminster ; ra. Nanc)' Greenwood, Nov. 26, 1S12, who cl. May 26, 182S ; m, 2d, Rhoda (Pond) Wright, Nov. 5, 1829, who d. Nov. 2S, 1878 ; he d. Aug. i, 1S57, a. 70. I. Nancy, b. Jan. 26, T814; d. .Apr. 28, 1S15. I. Lacy, b. Jan. 17, 1S16; m. Ezra P. Pond. I. Le\'i G., 1). Jan. 19, tSi8; m. Persis F. Ball, Dec. 25, 1845 ; res. Princeton. I. Nancy, b. Dec. 19, 1S19; m. Elisha Murdock. I. Harriet R., b. Aug. 4, 1S23 ; d. .Aug. 5, 1837. I. Ro.\a, b. Aug. 7, 1S25 ; m. Adam ^\'heeler ; m. 2d, James Sa\'age. 356 HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTOX. TENNEY. Abel Tenney c. f. Northboro' ; m. Anna , who d. Apr. 2S, iSoo, a. 43 ; rem. ^^^estminstel• ; d. Troy, N. H. I. Chloe, b. July iS, 1776 ; m. Joseph Taher. I. Molly, b. Mar. 2, 177S; m. JoelAdamsof Westminster, May 2, 1S02. I. John, b. Feb. 28, 17S0. I. Anna, b. Dec. 28, 17S1. I. Samuel, b. Sept. 16, 17S4. I. Betsey, b. July 28, 1786. I. Stephen R., b. Apr. 10, 178S ; m. Ruth Rice ; m. 2d, Polly Jewett, Nov. 21, 1S19, who d. Aug. 10, 1869, a. 71 ; he d. Mar. 27, i860. 2. Emeline, b. Sept. 16, 1809 ; d. Sept. 12. iSio. 2. Emerson, b. Apr. 20, 181 1 ; d. Sept. 2, 181 1. 2. Emerson, b. June 25, 1S12 ; d. May 2, 1820. 2. Daniel, b. May 7, 1814 ; d. Feb. 10, 1S15. 2. Caroline, b. June 5, 1S16 ; m. John J. Joslin of Thompson, Ct.. Apr. 9, I S3 7. 2. Stephen J., b. June 5, 1S20; d. Nov. 21, 1845. 2. Henrietta, b. Dec. 19, 1S21 ; d. Aug. 14, 1823. 2. Mary Davis, b. Apr. 2S, 1S23 ; m. Edward E. Dunn, Nov. 26, 1846 ; d. Aug. S, 1S54. 2. Daniel S., b. Jan. 23, 1825 ; d. Sept. 23, 1825. 2. Joseph M., b. Dec. 3, 1826 ; m. Valetta C. Lord of N. Y., Aug. 31, i860; d. .'\pr. 2, 1S77. [See p. 182.] 3. Albert, b. Oct. 7, 1861. 3. Charles E. F., b. Oct. 20, 1S64. 3. Cora M., b. Nov. 19, 1867. 2. Harriet N., b. Nov. 22, 182S ; d. Feb. 6, 1847. 2. Ann ludson, b. May 19, 1831 ; d. Jan. 26, 1847. 2. Daniel W., b. July 20, 1S33 ; m. Martha .\. Gaut of Princeton : d. Sept. 30, 1878. 3. Charies J., b. Feb. iS, 1862 ; d. .Sept. 9, 1863. 3. William G., b. Aug. 14, 1S64 ; d. Aug. 15, 1S64. 2. Sarah E., b. .■\ug. 8, 1837 ; m. Israel J. Olmstead ; res. Marlboro'. 2. George .-\lbert, b. Oct. 22, 1839; d. May 14, 1865. [Seep. 142.] 2. Charles F., b. Oct. 24, 1S42 ; m. Lucy \. Hobbs, Feb. i, 1867. I. Moses, b. May 30, 1790. I. .'^aron, b. May 7, 1792. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTO.y. 357 TENXEV. I. David T., b. Apr. ii, 1794. I. Daniel, b. Nov. 20, 1797. I. Abel, b. Apr. 28, iSoo. THOMF'SON. [AMES Thompson c. f. Holden, 1773 ; m. Elizaljeth , who d. Apr. 19, 1S20, a. 69 ; he d. Feb. 4, 1S26, a. S3, I. Elizabeth, b. Apr. 5. 1769; m. Dillington Phelps of J!arre, Oct. 15, 179-- I. Hugh, b. A]K. 2, 1771 ; rem. Maine. I. James, b. Apr. 7, 1773 ; rem. Marlboro', N. H. I. Jeremiah, b. Jan. 12, 1776 ; m. Lucy Heald, Jan. 12, 1802 ; both d. Westminster \\'est, Vt. 2. William, b. Oct. 27, 1802 ; d. Aug. 2, 1806. 2. Stillman, b. May 19, 1805 ; d. June 19, 1805. 2. Stillman, b. Sept. 7, 1806 ; res. 'Westminster ^Vest, Vt. r. Hannah, b. Apr. 17, 177S; m. Joseph Farmer, Apr., 1813, who d. May 8, 1813, a 32 ; she d. Jan. 17, 1S42. I. Polly, b. Apr. 22, 1780; m. Joseph Savage. I. Sally b. June 9, 17S2 ; m. Luke B. Osgood of Newfane, Vt., Feb. 17, 1S03. I. Jennie, b. Sept. 15, 1784; m. Cutler of Newfane, Vt. I. Joel, b. Oct. 5, 17S7 ; d. Nov. 14, 1788. 1. John, b. Jan. 26, 1792 ; rem. Maine. I. Daniel, b. Dec, i, 1795 ; m. Sophia Moore, May 20, 1819, who d. July 5, 1S26, a. 30; m. 2d, Julia McClenathan, Feb 20, 1827 ; rem. Fitchljurg, d. Feb. i, 1S72. 2. Elizabeth, b. Apr. 5, 1820 ; d. Sept. 3, 1843. 2. George, b. Dec. 25, 1821. 2. James, b, Apr. 15, 1S25. 2. Daniel, b. July i, 1826. 2. Sophia, b. Nov. 21, 1S27 : m. William Coleman of Boston. June 3, 1852, who d. 1864 ; she res. St. Louis, Mo. 2. John P., 1). No\'. 20, 1829 ; m. Elizabeth H. Waite of Deerfield. Mar. 10, 1 85 7, who d. No\'. 24, 1S61 : res. Fitchburg. 2. Charles S., b. Jan. 16, 1S33 : d. June i, 1836. 2. Joseph F., b. Feb. 4, 1835 ; m. Margaret E. McPherson of East Boston, Feb. 21, 1S66 ; res. Fitchburg. 2. C;ilbert, b. Dec. 16, 1837; m. L. M. Littlehale of T)'ngsboro', Nov., 1870, who d. Aug. 5, 1S78 ; res. Buffalo, N. Y. jjS HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. THOMrSON. 2. Julia Ann, b. Mar. ii, 1S40 ; m. Roswell I. Lawton of Fitch- burg, Oct. 15, 1S6S. 2. Mary Adeline, b. Sept. 10, 1S42 ; m. Da\'id M. Hollingworth, June, 1S60. who d. July 23, 1877 ; she d. Dec. 22, 1S79. Sa.mL'EL Thomp.sox c. f. Holden ; m. .Vnna Waite, June 2, i 791 ; (1. No\'. 29, 182=;, a. 59 ; she d. Dec. 2, 1841. I. Samuel, b. Mar. 16, 1793 ; m. Sally Heald, (Jet. 16, 1S16 ; d. .Uig. 28, 1S69. 2. Sarah Augusta, b. Mar. 16, 1817 ; m. Moses Smith of Rutland. 2. Francis, b. Feb. 23, 1819 ; ni. Hannah H. Stone, .Aug. 7, 1843 ; res. Holliston. 2. On-in, b. Oct. 24, 1821 ; m. Elizabeth C. Stone, Oct. 28, 1S46 ; res. Holliston. 2. Hannah, b. Jan. 26, 1823 ; m. .Asa Stone. 2. Mary N., b. Mar. 31, 1826 ; m. ]-2than C. Clafiin ; res. Holliston. 2. Samuel Jones, b. .Aug. 16, 1828 ; rem. Holliston; m. Sarah Ann Leland of Holliston. 2. Rebecca M., b. -\ug. 31, 1S33 ; m. .AmasaT. Welch of IVinceton. 2. Silas Church, b. Jul)- 9, 1:835 • '•I- J'"*"' 3'- 1841. 2. Sydney Cook, b. Mar. r6, 1840; m. Laura Rawson ; res. N. V. 1, Anna, b. Jan. 6, 1795; ni. William Ware (.if ( )akham, fune 12, 1820 : d. Oakham. I. Ira, b. -Aug. 9. 1797; m. Sally i'ond, -Apr. 13, 1823 ; d. June 30, 1S79; she d. -Apr. 16, 1879. 2. Cvnthia. b. .Apr. 14. 1S25 ; d. (Jet. 18, 1843. 2. Lucv, b. Feb. 19, 1828; res. Worcester. 2. Lura, b. (Jet. 13, 1830 ; m. Horace O. I'ond. 2. Sarah -Ann, b. Alar. 31, 1833 ; m. Charles F. Winn of Worcester. 2. Theodocia Elmina, b. June 3, 1S36 ; m. Oeorge Clark. 2. Louisa .A., b. 1842 ; m. James .A. Hartwell of Fitchburg, .Apr. 5, 1S66. 2. -Albert L-a Mason, b. Mar. 2, 1844; m. Liz/ie ^\'heeler, [une 3, 1S67. I. Hannah, b. Alay 19, 1800; d. Mar. 28, 1S19. 1. Polly, b. -Aug. 2, 1S02 ; d. -Apr. i, 1821. I. Sally, b. Jan. 10, '005 ; d. Worcester, (Jet. 6, 1864. HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOy. 359 THriMrsijN, I. John, 1). Apr. 29, 1S07 ; m. Mary Harding Clark, Nov. 4, 1S35. 2. Mary Amanda, b. Sept. 16, 1S36 ; d. May 30, 1S57. 2. Isaac Clark, b, June 16, 183S ; d. Sept. 27, 1S45. [See p. 167.] 2. John Charles, b. Oct. 27, 1S39 ; m. Kmily J. Banford, Mar. 29, 1S62. 3. Leslie E., b. July 20, 1S74. 2. Martha Ann, b. .Apr. 13, 1S43; ™- L. Hobart Hale; m. 2d, Ir\'ing T. Hale. 2. Henry Clark, b. July 6, 1S45 ; ™- M-ary C). Hathaway of Athol, Mar. 7, 1S66. 3. Isaac Hobart, b. Oct. 12, 1S67. 3. John Clark, b. Jan. 13, 1S70. 3. Kdwarcl Leonard, b. Sept. 23, 1S72. 3. Mary Cherline, b. Oct. 24, 1S75. 3. Edna Louise, b. .-Vpr. 20, 1S77 ; d. Sept. 18, iSSo. 3. \\'illiam Henry, b. Dec. 26, 1S79. 2. William Fred, b. Oct. 20, 1S56 ; m. Josie E. Sargent, Nov. 10, 187S. TILTON. Ei;f.nezf.r TiLTON c. f. South Boston, 1S53 ; m. Alnrira Davis of Well- fleet, Sept. 3, 1S29 ; d. Feb. 23, 1S7S, a. 70. r. Joseph, b. .Aug. 27, 1S30 ; m. Phebe E. Morrow of Barre, May 31, 1S5S. 2. Edgar P., b. Jan. 27, 1S60. 2. George E., b. Nov. 3, 1865. I. Josephine B., b. Nov. 3, 1S37 ; m. Alonzo Hartwell; _. ' I. Amelia A., b. Jan. 7, 1S40 ; m. \\'illiam H. Wilcox. I. William Henry, b. Feb. 7, 1S47 ; m. Lucy S. Hallett of Boston, Aug., 1S69, who d. Apr. 5, 1S72, a. 24 ; m. 2d, Ellen M. Rice of Rutland. 2. Ella L., b. Mar. 10, 1S70. 2. Joseph \\ ., b. C)ct., 1S71 ; d. Mar. 9, 1S72. 2. A\'illiani Henry, b. Sept. 10, 1875 ; d. Nov. 7, 1S75. TITUS. Wii.LiA.M C. Titus c. f. N. H. ; m. Clara Hartwell, Feb. 14, 1854 ; d. Apr. 21, 1867, a. 3^. I. Nellie Maria, b. June iS. 1854 ; m. Fred H. Latimer of ( )lean, N. V. j6o HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTON. TITUS. I. Henry C, b. Aug. lo, 1S56. I. Stella Adelia, b. Oct. 22, 1S61 ; d. Nov. 15, 1S66. I. Cora, b. Feb. 10, 1S67. TOOKER. Samuel N. Tooker c. f. New York City, 1S75 ; m. Frances Kniffin, Jan., 1S4S ; both of Newburg, New York. TYLER. Nathan Tyler c. f. Princeton; m. FJmira Wheeler, Apr. 5, 1S45 ; d. Mar. 31, 1S79, a. 63. I. E. Frances L., b. .-\ug. 20, 1S45. I, \Villiarn H. Frederick, b. July 23, 1S47. I. Albert E. A., b. Mar. 20, 1S50. I. Jane M. T., b. Feb. 2, 1S52. I. Lillian P. A., b. Apr. 22, 1S54; d. Apr. 7, 1S74. 1. Mary .Ann L., b. Sept. 5, 1S56. I. Edna E. M., b. Dec. 2c;, i8sS; m. Llewellyn A. Mariner of Bos- ton, Jan. 31, 1S74. I. Caro E J., b. July 4, 1S61 ; d. .Aug. 14, 1S77. I. Orville E. E., b. Aug. 22, 1863. UNDERWOOD. Timothy Under\vood c. f. Holliston, 1771 ; m. Lois Parmenter, who d. June 28, 1791 ; m. 2d, Mar)' Harrington, Oct. iS, 1792 ; d. Sept. 10, 1820, a. 70 ; she d. Feb. 24, 1S39, a. 79. I. Molly, b. Nov. 25, 1772 ; m. .Abner Adams. I. Isaac, b. Apr. 16, 1775 ; rem. Jamaica, Vt. I. Betty, b. Mar. 29, 1777 ; d. Oct. 31, 1849. I. Timothy, b. .Apr. 29, 17S0; d. Dec. 22, 1799. I. Asa, b. June 29, 1796; m. .Anna Ooodspeed, Nov. 29, 1821 ; d. Apr. II, 1880; she d. Dec. 12, iSSo. 2. Lyman, b. Jan. 15, 1825 ; m. Susan E. Holyoke of Marlboro', Nov. 7, 1S54 ; res. East Boston. 2. Charies G., b. .Aug. 12, 1826 ; m. Eunice Bartlett of Prijiceton, Mar. 6, 1856, who d. Feb. 19, 1S59, a. 28; ni. 2d, Cilena A. Saun ■ .. , I. .Anna. 1;>. Sept. 14, 1769 : m. Samuel Thompson. I. Nathaniel, b. Mar. 21, 1772; m. Mere)' Lamson, who d. Calais, Maine; he d. L)ec.'6, 1846. ' 2. Nancy, b. Sept. 29, 1793; rn. .\aron Pond. 2. Benjamin F.. b. Dec. 28, 1801 ; rem. Calais, Maine; d. there. 2. Sally Sinith. b. <'Jct. 30, 1803; m. ' )badlah Pond. 2. Elizabeth, b. .\pr. 13, 1806 ; rn. 1 )aily of Maine. T. Jacob, b. ?iLir. 27, 1775 ; m. Ruth 'Wright, No\-. 13, 1797, who d July 25, rSi8; he d. Nov. 14, r8i8. 2. Patty, b. Feb. 22, 1798; d. July 25, iSoo. 2. Charles AV., b. Feb- 2, 1800; rem. 2. Harriet 'iV., b. Feb. 26, 1S02 ; rn. Henr)' Clemence. 2. Chloe AVright, b. Nov. 17, 1S04 ; ni. Israel 1 )a\Is. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 36 O'^J WAITE. 2. Thomas J., b. Sept. 2S, 1S07 ; rem Templeton ; d. there. 2. James Madison, b. Jan. 21, iSi i ; m. Maria S. Bennett, Oct. 20, 1S36 ; rem, Templeton. 2. iNIartha \Y., b. Apr. 30, 1813 ; m. Levi W. Priest of Hinsdale, N. H., May 16, 1S36. I. Sally, b. Mar. 6, 1777 ; m. Le\-i Smith of Plainfield, N. H. ; d. |an. 5, 1S04. I. Hannah, b. July 26, 17S1 ; m. Cornelius Hinds. Ji),sf;pH \V'ArrE* c. f. Marlboro' ; m. Hejjzibah Sherman ; d. July 26, 1819, a. 65 ; she d. Nov. 5, 1849, a. S9. I. IMoses, b. Mav 28, 1780; m. I-'hebe Warren, Oct. 11, 1S04 ; i\. Mav 19, 1871 ; she d. landford. 2. Addison, b. Aug. 16, 1S25 ; m. Emily Joslin, Sept. 24, 1S55 ■ '■'^■''■ Chester. I. Hepzibah, b. iMar. 31, 17S2 ; m. Ebenezer AA'arren. j64 HISTORY OF IICBBARDSTON. WAITE. I. Doll}', b. Julv I, 17^4; m. T'liiies Lamb: m. 2d, Sampson Stone. I. Lois, b. Mar. 12, 1 7S6 ; ni. Sampson Stone, I Betsey, b. Mar, 22, 1 7SS ; m. Russell Morse. I. Samuel, b. Mar. S, 1790 : m. Lois Brigham of I'axton, Sept., 1S13 : d. July, 1S24. 2. .Andrew J., b. Nov. 17, 1S14. 2, Samuel D,, b. Dec. 22, 1S15. 2. Lois, b. Jan, iS, iSiS; d, .\pr. 21, iSiS, I, Susan, b. No^-. 26, 1791 ; m, (leorge "Williams, I. Joseph, b. May 12, 1794; m. Clarissa Grimes, Mar. 3, 1S15, who d, l\Lar. 15, 1S63, 2, Joseph, b. June 16, 1815 ; d, Dec, iS, 1843, 2. Clarissa, b. ^L^y i, 1S17, 2, .Aaron, b. Nov. S, iSiS ; m. Bersis \^'are of Barre, No\'. 24, 1.S42, who d, Oct, 27, 1S74 ; ni, 2d, i\Irs, Maria Sylvester, Oct. 15. 1877- 3. Oeorge Austin, b, Feb. 23, 1046 ; m. Ella Hatstat of Rutland) July 20, 1S71 ; d. Dec. 24, 1S75. 3. L. .Anna, b. Apr. 17, 1S47 ; 'i^- Jt'hn Rice of Tempjleton, No^'. 8, 1 8 70. 3. .\aron Goodhue, b. Mar, 26, 1S4S ; m, Eliza I\L ^^'i]son of Princeton, Dec, 28, 1870, 3. Mary Persis, b. Mar. 9, 1850; m. John Holden of Princeton, Jan. T, 1868. 3. E.ddie. b. Dec. it, 1851, 3, Luella Josephine, b, Oct. 22, 1877. 3. Sidney, b. Feb. 28, 1S79. 2. Lucretia .-Vnn, b. Oct. it, 1820 ; m. Josepli G. Chandler of Soutli Hadley, Oct. 14, 1840; d. i\Iar. 10, 1868. 2. Luke, b. Nov. 15, 1S22 ; m. I'reelove E. Wright, r)ec, 31, 1845, who d. A[]r. 25, i860; m. 2rl, LLarriet P'aine of Siiringfield, Alay 18, 1S65, 3, John Hobert, b, i\Li_\- 21, 1S46 ; res. Boston. 3. Charles Josejih, b. Jan. 30, 1849 ; res. Concord. 3. ^\'illiam Frederick, b. Tilay 14, 185 1; m. Jenny Churchill of Cornish, N. H., July, 1866 ; res. Virginia. 3, James Reuben, 1). Jan. 2, 1854. 3. Hattie Elizabeth, b. July 14, 1871. HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOy. 365 WAITE. 2. Rockwell H., b. Oct. 7, iSj6 ; m. Sarah A. Donel.son of Coler- aine, INfay 26, 1S52. 3. Reuben Alfred, b. Aug. 30, 1S57. 2. Oilman, h. May i, 1S31 ; m. Jerusha Hosmer of Bald\vins\'ille, May 12, 1S56 ; res. fialdwinsville. I. Clarissa, b. June 25, 1797 ; m. Russell Brown. I. Alice, b. Jul)' 22, 1799 ; d. July 9, 1S13. I. Alvin, b. Nov. 12, iSoo ; m. Mary N Parker, Dec. 22, 1S25, ^^■ho d. C)ct. 15, 1S33 ; m. 2d, L. Sophia Gould of I'hillipston, .Apr. 2, 1S35, who d. June 10, 1S39 ; m. 3d, L)'dia B. Baker of Phillipston, Feb. S, 1S42 ; d. Dec. 25, 1S56. 2. Elmina Augusta, b. Jan. 22, 1S28 ; d. May iS, 1.S43. 2. Clarendon, b. Dec. 12, 1S30; m. Hattie G. Baker of Phillipston, June 16, 1S5S; d. Dec. 16, 1S67. [See p. 1S4.] 2. Mary }'arker, b. May 29, 1S36; d. Mar. 29, 1841. 2. CJeorge .Ahin, b. June 25, 1S3S. I. Mary, b. AFav 22, 1S05 ; m. Horatio N. Bolton of Gardner, Oct. 22, 1S29 ; m. 2d, \Villiam S. Lynde of CSardner. WARRKN. Ei;enezer W,\ri.;en c. f. Rutland; m. Phebe (iarfield, \\'ho d. Aug. i, 1S29, a. 73 ; he d. Sept. 17, 1819, a. 65. I. Ebene/.er, b. Jan. 21, 17S1 ; m. Hepzibah AVaite. ^^ar. 12, 1803, who d. June 8, 1852 ; he d. C)ci. 15. 1839. 2. Samuel, b. Sept. 3, 1804 ; m. Polly Newton of Westminster, Feb. 22, ,827; d. .Aug. 28, T847. 3. Roxa, b. .Aug. 11, 1827 ; d. Dec. 4, 1843. 3. JjCvi, b. Oct. I, 1830; m. Lucretia ]!rowning, Nov. 9, 7853 ; rem. Gardner. 3. Riifus, b. Mar. 15, 1832 ; m. .Alice Marean, Jan. 10, 1856 ; res. Cambridge. 3. Mary .\nn, b. Mar. 8, 1S34; m. Joseph H. Marean. 3. Cabin, b. May 21, 1835 ; res. Gardner. 3. .Augustus, 1). June 28, 1837 ; m. Josephine S. Upton of Gard- ner, No\". 4, 1863. 2. ALary .Ann, b. Jan. 23, 1806 ; m. Rufus Holden of ^\'inchendon, Mar. 19, 1828; d. .Apr. 14, 1832. 2. Oliver, b. July 27, 7809 ; d. Oct. 29, iSio. 366 HISTORY OF HL'BBARDSTO-Y. 2. Ebenezer Chapman, b. June 19, 1S12: m. Olive G.Coleman, Oct. 24, TS33; d. Oct. iS, 1S47. 3. Horace b. July 7, 1S34 ; d. Feb. 20, 1S37. 3. Ciilman, b. Feb. 20, 1S36 ; m. F. Adelaide Johnson of Vernon, Vt., Nov. 7, 1S61. 3. Horace S., b. i\[ay 3, 1S38 ; m. Helen M. Merritt of E. Tem- pleton, Nov. i, 1S65 ; res. E. Templeton. 3. Sarah E., b. Feb. 23, 1S40 ; m. RoUin C. \V'hile of Cleveland, (_)hio, June 3, i''^39. 3. Elmira H., b. Jan. 30, 1S42 ; m. Le\'i Henry Higley, Feb. 2S, d^j^.^^/f^iKOi, who d. U. S. Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., INfay 17, i'"i64; nr. 2tl, Richard A. Bro«'n of Prattle- boro', Vt., Jan. 31, 1S66. 3. Elijah A., b. i\[ay 19, 1S43 J '"• I'diza H. Wood of So. Card- ner. June 3, 1S6S. c>{ . 1 L, * , /J , >/r^ 4. Ambrose (b, Ij. .\pr. i, 1073.'' 4. Asaph \\'., b. .\ug. 4, 1S76. 3. .\lbert, b. Jan. 15, 1S45 > '^- J'"ie -O. 1S46. 2. .\lice W., b. Feb. 27, 1S14 ; m. P.enjamin F. Coleman. 2. Sumner, b. Feb. 16, 1S16 ; m. Harriet Bennett, .\pr. 21, 1840 ; d. June 20, 1S52. 2. Lois, b. Mar. 7, iSiS ; m. Luke Sa\v)-er, ?>Iay 20, 1874; res. Cia.rdner. 2. Joi'.eph Gardner, 1). Nov. 22, 1819; rem. Worcester ; res. Keene, New Flarnpshire. .)/ (i^ di: 2 J "' 'Kf 2. Roxa, b. Nov. 30, 1S24; d. ^Lay 14, 1S26. 1. Phebe. \). Jan. 25, 1783 ; m. Moses W'aite. I. hicrease, b. .Apr. 7, i 785 ; m. Patty McClenathan, Dec. iS, 1S06 ; rem. AVestrnoreland, N. H. ; both d. there. T. "Walter, b. ^'[ay 28, 1787; m. Lucy Moulton, May 27, iSio ; d. Jan. 23, r8i4. 2. Emily, b. ]\Ia\' 20, iSio; m. .Abraham H. Wilson, Oct. 6, 1835, who d. I lec. 14, 1876 ; [seep. 16S ;] she d. Jan. 31, 1S51. 2. Jolm G., b. Feb. 11, 1S12; d. Feb. 28, 1819. I. Sallv, li. Feb. 13, 1790; m. Brigham Davis. I. Nathan, b. (Jet. 3. 1 792 ; m. r)olly B. Flowe of Templeton, Nov., 1S15, who d. Sept. II, 1S21, a. 28; m. 2d, Betsey Fhivis of Templeton, May 29, 1S22 ; d. .Apr. 9, 1S41 ; she cL -Aug. 23, 1S74. HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOX. 367 WARDEN. 2. fane H., b. ^.lay 29, 1S20; d. Felj. 26, 1S25. 2. Dolly Howe, b. May 24, 1S23 ; m. Jolm Davis. 2. Walter, b. June 5, 1S24 : m. L)'dia ^V. Reid of Rutland ; res. ^\'orcester. 3. Nathan F , b. Apr. S, 1S56. 3. Nellie A., b. Apr. 77, 1S60; d. Apr. 21, 1S63. 2. Leander "\V., b. Sept. 11, 1S25 ; m. Lucy F.owker of Phillipston ; d. .Aug. 12, 1S73. 2. Jane H., b. Aug. 20, 1S2S; m. Benjamin F. Pond. 2. Hudson, b. Ma)' i, 1S30; d. Mar. 21, i86g. 2. Pjetsey F'avis, b. Feb. 27, 1S36; m, J. Blake Pierce of Royals- ton, Jan. 15, 1S57; d. r)ec. iS, 1S57. I. Samuel, b. Feb. 19, 1795 ; m. Mary Ann Phillips, Aug. i. 1816 ; d. Dec. 6, 1836 ; she cl. .Apr. 3, 1S74. 2. Chloe, b. Aug. II, 1S16 ; res. Boston. 2. Abigail, b. Aug. 7, TS17 ; d. Feb. 15, 1619. 2. .Abigail H., m. Charles Conant of Barre, Dec. 6, 1S42. 2. Phebe A., m. .Addison Fllinwood ; m. 2d, Hammet Billings of Boston. 2. Rufus, res. Brookfield. 2. Reuljcn, b. .Apr. 14, 1S32 ; rem. T. Oliver, b. Alav 7, 1797 ; d. Oct. 5, tSoo. I. Elijah, b. .Aug. 7, iSoo; m. Sally \Y. Smith, M.iy 6, 1824; rem. Canada. Luke W.-vrren c. f. Northboro' ; ra. Sarah (L)-on) Matthews, who d. Jan. 30, 1805, a. 38 ; m. 2d, liliza ^^'hitney of Westminster, who d. Oct. 30, 1838, a. 68 ; m. 3d, Polly (Nichols) New- ton, Sept. 30, 184T, wlio d. Soutli Lancaster, 1S71 ; he d. May 7, [854, a. 82. I. Lucy, b. June 18, 1799 ; d. July 15, [818. I. Sally, b. June 29, 1803 ; m. .Asa Aferriam. I. iSLary, b. May 8, 1807 ; d. Sept. 5, 1S77. I. Aaron, Vi. May it, 1812; d. Apr. 26, 1835. WHEELER. Ad.-\.m Wheei.er c. f. Pairtand about 1766; enlisted in the Continental .Army in the spring of 1775. and was appointed captain ; _:!6S HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSTOy. WHEELER. he \\"as a lira\'e and efficient officer during tlie whole war ; for his connection with Shays' RebeUion, see chap. A'l ; m. Mercy \\'heeler of Rutland, Nov. 17, 1763 ; d. Aug. 24, 1S02, a. 70 ; she d. Jul)- 10. iSoS, a. 67. I. Silas, b. Tan. 26, 1763 ; m. Catherine Morse, Feb. 23, i 7S6, who d. Dec. II, 1S24 ; lie d. Nov. 3, 1826. 2. James Hane}', b. June 21, 17S6 : m. Lucy Woodward, Pec. iS, 1S09, who d. Dec. 29, 1S63 ; he d. Feb. i, 1S64. 3. Eetsey "W.. b. .Apr. 3, iSii ; m. Ebenezer Murclock ; m. 2d, Joseph Ra)'niond. 3. Lucv, b. Mar. 14, 1S13 ; m. Uriah Balcom. 3. James S., b. June 13, iSi^ ; rem. ^Warwi'k ; d. Feb. 15, 1S71. 3. Julia, b. May 24, 1S17 : m. Ceorge W . Hamilton. 3. Silas, b. Apr. 12, 1S20; ni. Amanda Rice, Flee. 25, 1S45. 4. S. Theodore. I1. Sept. 2S, 1S46 ; m. Mar)' E. Upton of Pe- tersham. May 22, 1S6S. 4. "William H., b. Sept. 4, 1S48; m. Eliza .\. Morrison of Pe- tersham, ( )ct. 4, 1S74. 5. William H., b. Jan. 16, iSSo. 4. Ehv)-n C, b. Juh' 25, iS^i ; m. Etta f). Conant, May 25, 1S77, who d. Oct. 10, 1879. 3. Moses C, b. Eelj. 14, 1825 ; m. Mary \nn S. Follett, May i, 1849; rem. Gardner; d. Sept. 14, 187S. 4. E\erard S., Ii. Jul\' 3, 1850. 4. Lester Morris, , , , 4. Morns Lester, ■^' ^^ 4. Clara, b. r)ct. 20, 1S59 ; m. Ah'in ^^'alker, of C7ardner, July, 1S78. (Jli\-er, b. June 25, i 788 ; m. .Anna M. .Arntz of Germany, Nov. 30, 1S12, who d. .Aug. 20, 1S63 ; he il. Nov. 20, 1863. 3. Mary C, b Aug. 10, 1S13; d. Mar., 1S19. 3. Robert D., b. Aug. 15, 1815 ; rem. Australia. 3. Pauline E., b. May 6, 1S17 ; m. Rev. \\'areham S. Camijbell of Conn., .Apr. 12, 1S40. 3. Elmira M.. b. Dec. 29, iSiS ; m. Nathan 'IVler. 3. WiUiam H., b. Feb. 14, 1S20; d. .Apr., 1821. 3. .Albert .A., h. July 14, 1S23; m. Luc)' Jane A'oung, June 5, 1844, who d. C)ct. iS, 1 85 I ; m. 2d, Lucinda Young, who d. Sept. 6, 1876. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTO.Y. j6p WHEELER. 3. Orrin F., b. Sept. 9, 1S25; m. Sarah d. Stickney, Apr. iS, 1S47 ; rem. Koston ; d. July 14, 1S73. 2. Caty, b. Apr. 14, 1790; m. Kli^ha Spring, r)ec. 26, iSio; d. Grafton. 2. Silas, b. May 13, 1792 ; m. Susan Browning, Dec. 28, 1S15 ; d. Aug. 10, iSi 7. 3. Lj-man, b. June 24, 1S16 ; m. Lois Heald, June 30, 1S43 .■ '^^• Jan. 24, 1S46. 2. Sewell, b. Mar. ii, 1795 ; m. fJetsey Stone, May 16, 1819, who d. Dec. 4, 1869 ; he d. June 9, 1875. 3. Jeunison, b.. Sept. 4, 181 9 ; m. Myra Ware ; rem. Worcester. 4. Lizzie, b. i\Lir. 25, 1847 j 'i""- Albert Ira .Mason Thompson. 4 Abby M.,b. Mar. 4, 1851 ; m. Frank A. bean of Lowell, June 2, 1870. 4. Rhoda, b. Aug, 9, 1S57 ; m. Herbert W. Pond. 4. Harry J., b. Mar. 5, 1S63 ; d. July 13, 1S67 3. .Atlanr, b. June 21, 1S21 ; m. Ro.xa Temple, Islay 8, 1S45 ; d Jan. 3, 1855. 3. l':]izabeth, b. Sept. 12, 1823; d. June 16, 182S. 2. Rhoda, b. Feb. 8, 1797; m. Moses (i. Chee\-er of Princeton, Apr. S, 1816 ; d. Jime 26, 1847. 2. Thaddcus, b. May 29, iSoi ; rem. Dorchester. 2. Harriet, b. Sept. 7, 1S03 ; m. Asa Peirce. 2, Elmira, b. Feb. 6, 1S06 ; m. Hamilton Wilson of Princeton. 2. Thomas Merrick, b. Jan. 24, 1S08 ; m. F^^iriily M. iJavis, Nov. i, 1837 ; rem. Princeton. 3. Sewell, b. Mar. 11, 1S39. 3. Isaac Da\is, b. Aug. 12, 1841 ; d. Jan. 12, 1S43, 3. Henry M, b. Nov. 9, 1S43 ; m. .Adah M. Harrington, Dec, II, 1867; rem. (lardner. 3. Otis P., b. Mar. 10, 1S46. I. lide, b. Oct. 17, 1766; m. Ebenezer brooks of Rutland, Mar. 10, I 791. I. .Asa, b. Dec. 12, 176S; m. Nancy Muzz)', June 2, 1791 ; d. Nov. 8, 1831 ; she d. iSIar. 19, 1855. 2. Edmund R., b. ,\ug. 4, 1791 ; d. -Aug. 24, 1S26. 2. Holly, b. Jan. 2, i 793 ; d. at the mouth of the Yellow Stone Ri\-er. 2. .Asa, b. Nov. 6, 1794; d. Sept. 11, iSoo. 47 HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOX. WHEELER. 2. Adolphus, b. No\'. 20, 'i'igj; d. Sept. 11. 1819. 2. Augustus, b. Sept. ^j, 1799 ; ui. Sophronia ^^'a^■en of Pji-imfield ; res. Brimfield. 3. William, b. May iS, 1827 ; d. Feb. 13. 1S29. 3. Delia, b. 1S31 ; d. Brimfield. 2. William M., b. June 26, 1S04 ; d. Dec. 26, 1S05. 2. Louisa, b. Oct. 26, 1S05 ; m. John Goodspeed. 2. William M., b. May 12, 1807 ; m. Fidelia Croodspeed, No\-. it, 1S32 ; d. May 25, 1836. 3. Adelaide B., b. Aug., 1S33 ; m. Stephen D. Church. 2. .\Ra, b. Dec. 9, iSro; d. Nov. 13, 1S12. 2. Marv C, b. June 3, 1815 ; m. Stedman Marean. I. Joel, b. June 5, 1771 ; m. Martha Dyon, Feb. 13, 1800 ; rem. War- wick ; she d. Johnson, Vt. t. Rhoda, b. 1774 ; m. William Joslin ; m. 2d, Peter Joslin. T. Jacoli, rem. New York. 1. Daniel, b. 1780 ; m. Sally Lamb, Sept. 26, 1802 ; d. May 29, iSio, a. 30. 2. Llin\', b. Nov. 2, 1802 ; rem. Savannah, Cia. 2. Ah'in, b. Jan. 9, 1805 ; d. Calais, Me. 2. James M., h. Aug. 16, 1S08 ; d. .\pr. 5, 1S29. WIIITTEMORE. Isaac 'WHrriEiMdRK c. f. N. H. ; m. .\nna Woodward, June i, 1797, who d. lune 15, 1S16, a. 38 ; m. 2d, Lucy (Moulton) War- ren, ^Ll)' 20, T819, «'ho d. Aug. 23, 1S60, a. 63 ; he d. Oct. 4, 1834, a. 63. I. Klisha, b. Jan. 7, 1798 ; m. Betsey (Greenwood, Mar. 21, 1821, who d. Apr. 17, 1844 ; m. 2d, Mary (Cileason) Hol res. Watertown. 2. Mary R., b. Mar. 4, 1846. 2. Charles A., b. Mar. 19, 1850. 2. Clara Maria, b. Aug. 20, 1852. I. Lucy, b. Mar. 16, 1822 ; m. William Copeland \\'illiams. I. Lois, b. Sept. 26, 1S24; m. David L. Johnson. Keziah, sister of Williams, b. Feb. 16, 1794 ; m. Daniel Hayward, Nov. 3, 1S15 ; d. Aug. 29, 1862, a. 68 ; he d. Aug. 28, 1869, a. 84. Edmund W.. bro. of Williams, b. May 9, 1796 ; m. Rebecca Rich, Mar., 1819; rem. Athol ; d. Feb. 4, T879. Akigail W., sister of \Villia.ms, b. Nov. 24, 1798 ; m. Jonas Brown. Mlshack, bro. of Williams, b. Oct. 26, iSoo; d. Ind., Nov., 1S63. HISTORY OF HUBBARPSTO.y. WIIXOX. \\'iLi.iAM H. '\\'iT,cox c. f. New York City; m. Amelia A. Tilton. Sept. 5, 1S60 ; d. ^^'orcesteI■, Sept. 23, 1S69, a. 34. I. Almira J., b. Oct. 4, 1S61. I. William T., b, June 7, 1S6S ; d. July 14, 1S6S. I. W'ilhelmina T., b. Sept. 18, 1S69. WILDER. N.-\-JH.-\MEL WiLUFR c. f. Rarre ; m. Betsey Marsh, who d. Sept. 10, 1S40 ; he d. Sept. 29, 1S63, a. 76. I. Eliza ^^., b. Sept. 23, iSio; m. Isaac Bellows. I. .Addison, b. Mar. 19, 1S12 ; d. ^^ay 7, 1S32. I. Mar)', b. May 26, 1S17 ; m. Harvey Brown. I. Harriet, b. ISfar. iS, 1S24; m. Joseph \\\ Rice. I. Henr\- A., b. Nov. 25, 1827 : m. Syh'ia "Walker, No\'. 27, 1S56. 2. George H., b. Sept. 24, 1856 ; adopted ; m. Sarah .\llen. 2. Eva J., b. May 30, 1S63 ; adopted. I. John A., b. Feb. 11, 1S31 ; m. Ellen L. Gro\-esnor of Petersham; cl. Worcester, Nov. 19, 1S72. WTLLAl^ifi. JiiSHU.\ Wn,T,.\Ri) c. f. \Mnchendon ; m. Phebe , who d. June 30, 1S3T, a. 85 ; he d. Nov. 9, 1S31, a. So. I. Simon, ] , , o^ d. .Apr. 24, 1S64. ,, , . - b. une 20, 1 78"; M ■ 1 / ^r \ T 1 TA I. Ephrauii, j ■ ' / j j-,-,^ .vbigail (Mason) Johnson, Dec. 7, 1821 ; d. Feb. 8, 1S75 ; she d. Feb. 16, 1875, a. 89. I. Salem, b. .Aug. 4, 1787 ; d. Baltimore. I. I^hebe, m. Ezra Peck; rem. Barre. WILLIAMS. jiiHN Wu.Li.AM.sj c. f. Lancaster, 17S2 or 3 ; m. Sarah T)a\-is of Holden, who d. !\Lar. 6, 1S30, a. 70 ; he d. F)ec. 13, 1S32, a. 74. I. John, b. Jan. 21, i 7S4 ; d. Sept. 9, 1S04. I. Parley, b. Mar. 7, 1786; m. Alice Stearns of Hardwick, who d. .Sept. II, 1S47, a. 63 ; he d. July 26, 1861. 2. Harriet E., b. -Apr. 29, 1809; ni. Horace Morse. 2. Alartha, b. .Apr. 12, 181S ; m. Abel Howe. I. Sarah, b. June 6, i 7S8 ; m. Dana R. Parker. I. George, b. Maj' 29, 1791 ; m. Susan \\'aite, Afay 6, 1816, who d. Sept. 27, 1S56; he d. Nov. 11, j86o. HISTORY OF HUBnARDSTOX. ,U3 WILLIAMS. 2. (leorge, b. Aug. 19, 1S16 ; m. Man' S. Healtl. Sept. 10, 1S39 : rem. Iowa ; d. 18 78. 3. Helen Carolina, b. May 8, 1S41. 3. Calista Heald, b June 10, 1S43. 3. Christopher L., b. Mar. 15, 1849. 2. Christopher L., b. (")ct. i, 1818; m. Mary Bigelow of Barre : d. Feb. 28, 1847. 2. William .\ustin, b. .Aug. 29, 1820; m. Esther Houghton of Barre ; m. 2d, Hattie Woods of Barre. [See p. 183.] 2. Caroline A., b. Feb. 8, 1823 ; m. Nathan H. Felton. 2. Avaline, b. Apr. 5, 1827 ; res. Worcester. 2. Susan M., b. Oct. it, 1S31 ; res. ^^'orcester. 2. John D., b. July 11, 7833 ; m. Ellen Mnrdock, Oct. 23, 1.856 ; d. Oct. 28, 1S79. [See p. 168 ] 3. Frederick D., b. Sept. 10, 1S60. 3 George E., b. Mar. 6, 1S63 ; d. Mar. 12, 1864. 3. Bessie E., b. Sept. 14, 1S66. 3. Alice, b. Aug. 23, 186S. 3. George Harry, b. Aug. 23, 187S. Luke, b. Aug. 16, 1794 ; m. Betsey Stone of Peterboro', N. H. ; d. Apr. 29, 187T ; she d. Mar. 30, 1873. 2. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 15, 1817 ; m. Ezekiel Lysander \\'hittemore. 2. lohn Merrill, b. Sept. r, 1819 ; m. Elizabeth 'IVler of ^Vorcester, Mar. 29, 1S43, who d. May 5, 1S44 ; m. 2d, .Abbv V. W. Baldwin of Cambridge, Mar. 29, 1846 ; rem. Worcester. 3. iNIerrill Mortimer, b. Feb. 5, 1844; d. June 27, 1844. 3. Josephine, b. Oct. i, 1S4S ; m. Edward Eeighton of r)range ; m. 2d, George jenner of Worcester; res. Baltimore, Mar)'land. 3. Lucv Stickney, b. Sept. 6, 1852 : m. F^dward S. Kenney of Worcester, Mar. 9, 1S75. 3. Sarah Jane, b. Jan. 9, 1862. 3. Minnie Yicksburg, b. July 4, 1863 ; d. July 28, 1864. 3. John Baldwin, b. iMar. 7, 1865. 2. Albert G., b. Sept. 9, 1821 ; m. Sarah lAler of ^\'orcester, Oct. 19, 1843 ; rem. ^Vorcester. 3. Nathan \\'aldo, b. Dec. 14, 1845 : m. Sarah E. Munroe of J77 HISTOIvV OF HC'BBARPSTcW. WILLIAMS. Barre, Mar. 30, 1S67, who d. .-Vustin, 111., .Aug. 9, 1S72, a. 2S ; he d. Chicago, 111,, .\pr. 20,1877. 3. lane Elizabeth, b. Tune 17, 1850; d. July 25, 1851. 3. Hattie Emil)', b. May 28, 1854; d. .Aug 19, 1S77. 3. Fannie .Alberta, b. Sept 7, 1857. 2. Nathan S.. b. Oct. iS, 1823 ; d. Mar. 7, 1S44. 2. Sarah Jane, b. -Aug. 30, 1826 ; m. John \\'. Earle. 2. .Ann Maria, b. (Jet. 4, 1S28 ; m. Charles Ellinwood, 2. Luke, b. Feb. iS, 1S33 ; m. Louisa Brown, Jan. i, 1861. 3. Nathan A., b. Oct, i, 1861, 3. Bessie E,, b. June 17, 1S65 ; d. Dec. 5, 1S6S. 3. Helen Louisa, b. May 26, 186S, 3. Stella, b, Dec. 13, 1S72. 2, Harriet, b. Jan, 31, 1S35 ; m, (George Wilkinson, i\iay i, 18C1, who d, INIav 5, 1862, a. 27 ; m. 2d, Horace LhiderwooiL 2. deorgianna. b. Dec. 7, 1S39 ; m. Edward Taylor of C/ardner. I. Henr\', b. Sept. 19, 1796 ; m. Keziah Newton, Feb. 12, 1S22, who d. Jan. 9, 1837 ; he d. .Apr. 30, 1S39. 2. .Alfred, b. Ma)' 21, 1824 ; m. Sarah J. 'I'aft of Boston, May 25, 1S52 ; res. Moline, Illinois. 2. Sarah D., b. July 16, 1826; m John Paige of Hardwick ; il. Jan, 7, 187 1. 2. Mary Howe, b, June 4, 1829 ; m, Dorrance S, floddard of Wor- cester, Mar, 25, 1865, 2. Parley, b I)ec, 31, 1831 ; m, Maria C, Ball of Holden, (Jet. i, 1S54 ; res. Moline, Illinois. K'KE, bro. of JciHN, m. Doroth\- I )a\is of Holden: d. .Apr. 5, 1834, a. 73. 1. .Ann, b. No\'. 9, 1785 ; rn. John \\'iley of Tenipleton, Feb. i i, 1806 ; d. May 7, 1855. I. Bela, b. .Apr. 22, 17S7; ra. Mary Parker of Princeton, Jime 26, 1S16, who d. Sept. 20, 1S78 ; he d. Barre, Mar. 29, 1864. 2. Mary Maria, b, Apr, 2, 181 7 ; m, Chades S, Flint of Paxton, (Jet, 9, 1S45, 2, Lo\-ell Parker, b. Now 29, 1818; d. Cardner, (Jet. 7, 1853, 2. Salome, b. Mar, 9, 1821 ; m. ^^'an■en Phinney of Cjrange, Oct. II, 1855 ; d, June 11, 1S66 ; he d, Jan, 31, 1S66, HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOX. UJ WILLIAMS. 2. Moses, b. May 23, 1S23 ; m. Elizabeth C. Bragg of Milford, Dec. 9, 1S45 ; d. July 15, 1S77 ; she d. Dec, 1S61. 2. Fidelia, b. Nov. 9, 1S25 ; m. Aaron P. Snow of Paxton, Sept. 23, 1S51, who d. Oct. 30, 1S67; m. 2d, 'William C. Jackson of North Brookfield, Aug. 24, 1S69 ; res. Barre. 2. Anson, b. June 26, 1S2S ; m. Roena C. Bellows of Westboro', Nov. 30, 1S56; res. Paxton. 2. Angelina P., b. Sept. 23. 1R30 ; m. Willard E. Hemenway of Barre, Jan. 1 2, 1S54. 2. Julia A., m. Carlo R. Piemis of Paxton, Nov. 24, 1S53 ; res. North Brookfield. 2. r)avid R., b. July i, 1S37 ; m. Elvira O. Pond ; res. Col. 3. Harry Palis, b. Jan. i, 1S69. I. Dolly, b. Sept. 17, 17S9 ; m. Phineas Hayward of Barre, Apr. 2, 1S16 ; both d. Barre. I. James, b. Sept. 14, 1792 ; m. Priscilla Rice of Barre, d. Apr. 17, 1S33. 2. ]\Lirtin Rice, b. 1S12 ; m. Priscilla Ballou ; m. 2d, Phebe Flint ; m. 3d, Caroline T. Hopkins of Me. ; res. Worcester. 2. Ruth Ann H., b. Apr. 15, 1814 ; m. Samuel .Austin Parker; m. 2d, Willard Cook of Chicago, Feb. 2, 1S59. 2. Charles, b. 1S16 ; rem. Provincetovvn. 2. William Copeland, b. Jan. 13, iSiS; m. Lucy Wilbur, Nov. i, 1842. 3. Delia Ann, b. June 9, 1S53. I. Maria, b. Jan. 9, 1800 ; m. Samuel Fisk of Barre. I. David, b. Dec. 8, 1808; rem. WILLIS. CrEiiRiiE Willis, b. Lincoln ; c. f. Worcester, 1S5S ; m. Caroline K. Cut- ting of \V'eston, C)ct. 9, 1S53. I. Hattie Josephine, b. July 8, 1858. I. Ella Margaret, b. Apr. 7, 1861. I. Mary Elizabeth, b. May 28, 1S63 ; d. June 23, 1874. I. George Herman, b. (.)ct. 10, 1S65. I. Carrie Emma, b. Ajjr. 19, 1867. WITT. Oliver W'riT c. f. Paxton ; settled on farm previously occuiiied by Israel Crreen ; at one time he owned the whole farm, 500 acres ; d. Nov. II, 1807, a. 87 : his wife d. July 13, 179S. ,1/ 6 HISTORY OF HL'BBARDSTOy. WITT. I. Daniel*, came about 17SS; m. Eunice Flint of Rutland: il. Nov. 12, 1796 ; she d. Mar, 29, 1S20, a. 67. 2. John, m. Hannah Foster, Jul)' 22, 1S06 ; d. Sept. 22, 1S32 ; she d. Mar. 4, 1S40, both in Troy, N. Y. 3. Stillman, b. Jan. 4, iSoS; rem. Cle\'eland, Ohio; d. Apr. 29, 1875- 3. Lorena, b. Sept. 26, iSio; m. Re\'. ^V■riL;ht Hazen of North Adarns, Apr. 3, 1837. «'ho d. No\-. 12, 1S3S. 3. John Chandler, b. Sept. 5, 1S14 ; d. New York. 3. Caroline, b. Oct. 17, 1S19: m. .-\. F. Butler of North .Adams, Apr. 4, 1837, who (1. June 5, 1870. 3. lumice, b. .Apr. 5, 1823; d. Sept. 27, 1824. 2. Kunice, b. 1778; m. Samuel Pitcher of Saco, Maine. 2. Poll)-, b. --Aug. 18, 1780 ; m. John Frown; m. 2d, Fe\'i \V3-man. 2. Fory, b. 1786; m. Eunice Foster, Dec. i, 1S08; d. [une 27 185S, a. 72 ; she d. Oct. 20, 1868, a. St. 3. I'^lisha Foster, b. No\'. 6, 1809 ; m. Fydia S. Jones; d. Tem- pleton, .Apr. 12, 1S74. 3. Sally, b. Sept. 12, iSii ; m. I-^dwin lirown. 3. Daniel, b. Mar. 21, 1815; m. fec. 15, 1837 ; d. June 14, 1840. Nathan ^V., b. May 24, 1841 ; drowned -Apr. 19, 1844. [See p. 165.] O' HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOX. WOODWARD. 379 3. Charlotte Ann, b. Mar. 10, 1844; m. Henry M. Fairman of Conn., June 16, 1869; both deaf mutes. 3. Mary, b. Feb. 24, 1S46 ; m. William T. Miles ; res. Worcester. 3. F;iiza, b. May iS, 1848. I. Achsalr, b. Sept. 14, 1790'; m. ^^'a^ler Hinds. Phili:m()n c. f. Newton; m. Mercy \Vhitney, May 35, 1773, who '1- ^"''■• 10, 1S21, a. 71 ; he d. Mar. 10, 1826, a. 77. I. Jason, b. Mar. i, 1774; m. Polly Clark, Sept. 25, 1803: d. Mav 15, 1S22 ; she d. Nov. i, 1839. I. Mehitable. b. Dec. 3, 1776 ; m. Aaron (^iates. I. ])avid, b. ^Lay 17, i 779, m. Sarah Hoyt, July 8, 1803 : rem. bi.is- ton ; d. there. 2. Mar)', b. June 6, 1803. 2. Adeline, b, Apr. 22, 1806. 2. 'William W,, b. No\'. 15, 1808; rem. Barre. 2. John H., b. Mar. 20, 1S12. 2. Aaron C;., b. July 1, 1S17. 2. DaN'jd R., b. Oct. 16. 1820 : res. Stoneham. I. Jonathan, b. Mav 17, 1779; d. Jul)- 7, 1S61. I. .Artemas, b. July 27, 1790: rem. Holden. I. Mercy, b. July 9, 1792 ; m. John Nichols. 1 )axiei,* c. f. Newton; m. Ke/iah Nenton, No\'. 28, i 7S4, who d. ful\' 30, 1 85 1, a. 92 ; he d. Sept. 20, 1S53, a. 93. He was in the Continental Army at Saratoga, and the surrender of P!urgo)'ne. I. Betsey, b. Jan. 15, 1785 ; d. Feb. 28, 1795. r. laicy, b. Apr. 7, 1787 ; m. James H. Wheeler. I. Relief, b. July 5, 1 789 ; m. Asa Howe. I. Cat)', b. Nov. 18, 1 79 1 ; d. July 29, 1793. I. Charlotte, b. Sept. 19, 1793 ; d. .Aug. 31, 1796. ]. Flisha, b. Aug. 2, 1795 ; m. Mary Creenwood, Apr. 27, 1S21, wIkj d. Mar. 25, 1S65. 2. Cardner, b. Jan. 17, 1S23 ; d. Nov. 17, 1824. 2. Mar)-, b. Oct. 13, 1S24 ; d. July 4, 1S46. 2. Adelphia, b. Mar. 12, 1S29. 2. Lyman, b. Dec. 6, 1831; m. Ann Elizabeth Creenwood, 1 )ec. 10, 1S56. 3. Alfred Ernest, b. Oct. 29, 1S61. .^So HISTORY OF Hl'BBARDSTOy. WOflDWARD. 3. Mary Helen, b. Mar. 17, 1S66. I. Asa, b. Apr. 15, i 79S ; d. \'irginia, 1S49. I. Rowland, b. Apr. 7, iSoo; ni. Rachel Pond, May 28, iS;i ; d. June 7, iSSo. 2. Catherine, b. Sept. 16, 1S21 ; m. Isaac Davis. 2. Althine, b. Oct. 17, 1S24 ; d. Jan. 20, 1S26. 2. .\lthine, b. Oct. 3, 1825 ; m. Leonard Clark. 2. Louisa, b. Nov. 9, 182S ; m. Charles Estabrook of Rutlanil ; d. Worcester. 2. Fdizabeth, b. June 28, 1831 ; m. Geo. N. Richardson of Holden. Jan. 5, 1856. 2. Adelaide, b. July 14, 1833 : m. John B. Church. 2. Myron C, b. May 27, 1839 y d- -'^"g- -9- iS39- I. I )aniel, b. Oct. 3, 1802 ; m. Mary Newton, No\'. 30, 1S29, who il. r)ct. 19, 1S3S; m. 2d, .\nna Newton, Jidy 12, 1842 ; he d. Sept. 25, 1S47. 2. Lucy .\., b. Nov. 28, 1S30 ; m. Horatio N. Fairbank of Holden, May I, 185 I. 2. C.eorge Oilman, b. Dec. 24, 1832 ; rem. New Albany, Lid. 2. Nathan N., b. May i, 1843 : ^1- ^f'^r. 5, 1S52. 2. Daniel H., b. Feb. 27, 1845 ; d. army. Camp Nelson, Ky., Sept. IS, 1863. WRIGHT. J(i-.F.fH 'WRiiiHT* c. f ^\'oburn about i 773 ; m. Martha E\'eleth, May 25, 1774, who d. May 6, 1S19, a. 63 ; he (L Dec. i 7, 1S03, a. 57. I. Joab, b. Apr. 16, 1775 ; d. Mar. 5, iSoi. I. Aaron, b. I)ec. 10, 1777; m. Lois Lyon, Jan. 21, 1802, who d. Feb. 12, 1846 ; he d. Mar. 17, 1S51. 2. Mary, b. .Apr. i, 1S03 ; m. fJana Brown. 2. Joseph, b. Dec. 29, 1806; m. Polly (Frost) Phelps; res. liarre. 2. Adeline, b. Apr. 9, 1809 ; m. Henry Prentiss. 2. Luc\", b. C)ct. 20, 1814 ; ra. Francis fjates. 2. Stedman, b. Aug. 8, iSiS ; m. Tabitha Brooks of Princeton ; rem. Princeton. 3. ^\"illiam Herbert, b. July 19. 1S43. 3. lohn Elliot, b. Aug. 27, 1S50. 2. Lois, b. Mar. 25, 1S21 ; m. Justus "Woodbury Nims, Dec. 17, 1S46 ; res. Keene, N. H. HISTORY OF HUBBARDSTON. 381 wric;ht. I. Ruth, b. Aug. I, 1 779 ; m. Jacob \^'aite. I. Chloe, b. Aug. 6, 17S1 ; d. Dec. 2, 1803. I. Sally, b. Jan. 17, 17S3 ; d. Feb. 24, iSoi. I. Nathan, b. June 29, 17S4; m. Polly Woodward, Sept. i, 1805, who d. Nov. 2, iSii ; m. 2d, Sally (Lamb) Wheeler, .Aug. 20, 1S12, who d. Mar. 13, 1826; m. 3d, Mary Sargent, July 29, 1827 ; he d. Aug. 28, 1S64 ; she res. Cambridge. 2. Sally, b. Feb. 11, 1S07 ; m. Sumner Marean. 2. Dorcas, b. Apr. 20, 1808 ; m. Levi JosKn. 2. Larkin, b. June 4, 1809 ; d. Nov. 12, 1812. 2. Polly, b. Oct. 31, 181 1 ; m. Lowell L. Hinds. 2. James Larkin, b. Jan. i, 1813 ; res. Brighton. 2. Lucinda, b Jan. i, i8r3 ; d. Sept. 18, 1813. 2. Lucinda, b. Apr. 16, 1815 ; m. Augustus Morse. 2. Chloe, b. July 30, 181 7 ; m. A. F. Webb; rem. St. Louis, Mo. 2. Salem T., b. Nov. 22, 1819 ; rem. Iowa. 2. Pjenjamin F., b. Feb. 19, 1823 ; m. Sarah Hartwell, Jan. 12, 1847. 3. ."Alfred, b. Apr. 3, 1S4S ; m. Nellie Alden, Sept. 15, 1874. 3. Ida E., b. June 30, 185 1 ; m. J. Frank Pollard. 3. George W., b. Nov. 5, 1853 ; d. May 29, 1857. 3. Chloe Louise, b. June 5, 1857. 3. Herbert E., b. June i, 1859 ; d. Apr. 3, 1864. 3. Etta Clifford, b. Sept. 20, 1861. 3. William, b. Jan. 14, 1864. 3. Ellen Bigelow, b. Jan. 12, 1867. 3. Nathan, b. May 21, 1S72 ; d. June 2, 1873. 2. Avaline, b. Mar. 13, 1828 ; d. Feb. 23, 1831. 2. Ellen Maria, b. Mar. 30, 1830; d. June 25, 1832. 2. .Adelaide E., b. May 24, 1834 ; m. Moses Greenwood. 2. Edward E., b. Mar. 27, 1S37 ; d. Nov. 26, 1840. 2. Parker S., b. Mar. 10, 1839 ; d. army, June 27, 1S62. [Seep. 143.] 2. Hattie P., b. Oct. 24, 1S44 ; m. Charles W. Spring ; d. Aug., 1S68. I. Pjildad, b. June 20, 1788 ; m. Rhoda Pond, May 27, 1807 ; drowned July 16, 1820. [.See p. 165.] 2. William, b. Aug. 17, 1S07 ; rem. 2. Elvira, b. iSIar. 22, 1809; m. James Cioing of Templeton, Mar. 2, 1826 ; rem. Fitchburg. 2. Martha, b. Feb. 12, 181 1 ; m. William C. (Toodspeed. ,-.\_:' HISTORY OF HCBBARDSTOy. WRUniT. 2. Susan, b. Dec. 22, 1S16 ; m. Jonas C.ilman Clark. 2. ISenjamin, b. Oct. 11, 1S18. I. Charles, h. Sept. 24, 1 7S9 ; m. Betsey Clark, No\-.. 1S09 ; d. Dec. 8, 1S47 ; she d. Nov. 13, iSSo. ;. Joab C, b. Jan. 29, iSio; m. Lucetta Pond, .Apr. 17, 1S32. 3. ^^'orthington A'. K., b. r)ec. 10, 1S32 ; rem. 'J'exas. 3. Joab \\'esson, b. Aug. 11. 1S34 ; d. No\-. 24, 1834. 3. Theodore F.. b. Oct. 9, 1S35 • f'- ^"^P'- -5. 1^37- 3. Stella I... b. Jnh' 20, 1S37 ; m. \V. .Andrews of Da. : <1. l)ec. 16, 1873. 3. pilia .Ann. b. Sept. 14. 1839; m. (leorge P. Richardson. 3. Charles J., b. Nov. 20, 7S41 ; rem. Texas. 3. Lucia AD, 1). ADir. 26, 1845 ; d. Julv 29, 1864. 3. Marv E.. b. Feb. 9, 1S47. 3. Frank, b. No\-. 17, 1854 ; d. (.)ct. 6, 1864. 2. Doiiisa, 1). Now 19, iSii ; m. liennett Potter. 2. Charles lar\is, li. Dec. 11, 1814; A. New ( irleans, ],a. 2. l,iic\-, b. D'lv 25, 181 7 ; ra. John H. Heald of Pepj)erell, ( )ct. 7, 1S34 ; d. July 27, 1853. 2. Reuben, b. Se])t. 29, 1819 ; res. Xrk. 2. ( 'atherine. b. Feb. 14. 1822 ; m. D H. Heard of Chelsea, Rme 24, 1S46. 2. Freelo\"e F-di/abeth, b. Jan. 20, 1825 ; n"i. Duke Waite. 2. .Adelaide, b. Oct. 16, 1S27; d. .Aug. 22, 1832. I. Catlierine, b. Oct. 2, 1791 ; m. Sewcll l'hel[is ; d. N. Y. I. l)orcas, b. May 8, 1794; drowned May r5, 1808. [See p. 165.] I. Elizabeth, b. (let. 13, 1796; m. Charles Spring, Ala)' 19, 1814 ; m. 2d, Dowell Leland. WVM.\N. Lkvi Wvmax c. f Chesterfield, N. H., m. Polly (Witt) llrown, No\-., 1S09, who d. Dec. 5, 1S65 ; he d. Aug. 8, 1SC6, a. 83. I. Chadotte, b. Sept. 24, 1810 ; m. James Harvey Elartwell. I. Clara, b. Dec. 5, 1S12 ; m. .Anson Clifford. I. Cynthia, 1). Feb. 8, 1815 ; d. .Apr. 7, 1S16. 1. Harrison, b. P^eb. 24, 1S17 ; m. Celicia Clifford, Nov. 24, 1842. 2. Charles Torrey, b. Dec. 27, 1S46 ; m. Lillie Monroe, July i, 1876. 3. Harry M., b. July 19, 1S77. HISTORY OF HL'BBARDSTOX. 383 WVMAX. 3. Sadie Clertnide, b. Aug. 6, 1S79. I. Eunice, b. Mar. 14, 1S21 ; m. iSIerrick D. Ra)-mond of \^'inchen- don, Jan. 30, 1S44, who d. Aug. 20, iSSo. I. Cyutliia, b. Apr. 18, 1S23 ; m. Ijenjamin H. Kinney of ^^'orcester, Feb. 25, 1S45. YUUNC;. \\'iLUAM Young, m. Polly Potter, who d. Jan. 26, 1S57. a. 70; he d. Sept. 15, 1S59, a. 71. I. Mary, b. Jan. 2S, 1807 ; m. Noah M. Moore. I. Phebe, b. May 31, 1809 ; m. Artemas fJaker. I. Thomas "William, b. Aug. 24, 181 1 ; res. Concord, N. H. I. Allen, b. Jan. 12, 1814 ; m. Anna D. Barrett of Fitchburg. I. Hiram, b. Aug. 31, 1816 ; m. Abigail A. Clark, Oct. 16, 1839 ; rem. 2. Makepeace C, b. Aug. 13, 1840; d. army, June 3, 1864. [See P- I43-] 2. Christopher Sumner, b. Sept. 7, 1S42 ; m. Lucy Jane Leonard, Dec. 19, 1865, who d. July 21, 1872 ; m. 2d, Emma M. Gates, July 24, 1873. 3. Stella Abbie, b. June 9, 1867. 3. Jennie Elizabeth, b. June 28, 1869. 3. Eunice Maud, b. Nov. 26, 1S74. 3. Alfred Sumner, b. Oct. 9, 1876. I. Lucinda, b. Dec. 27, 181S; m. Albert "\\'heeler. I. Hannah, b. May 4, 1821; m. Henry Stone of Rutland, Apr. 8, 1840 ; res. Ohio. I. Sarah, b. Apr. 7, 1823 ; m. Edwin H. Clark. I. Elizabeth Jane, b. Feb. 17, 1825 ; d. Sept. i, 1S25. I. Lucy Jane, b. Dec. 26, 1S26 ; m. Albert Wheeler. I. Sumner, b. July 15, 1829; d. Nov. 5, 1S41. T. Nancy E., b. June 30, 1832 ; d. Nov. 14. 185 i. Note. The following names were omitted from their proper place. PERKINS. EIdwakd Perkins c. f. Lowell, 1873 ; m. Eliza J. Hook of Concord, N. H., Dec. 21, 1850. I. Ldla J., b. June 12, 1853. I. Anna M., b. Dec. 19, 1S60. I. Edward E., b. Feb. i, 1S66. I. iMinnie B., b. C)ct. 30, 1S70.