)ii LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 00DD13a4qHE ^ pi-:. tr'' r ''.^^^. "^^" :^^.vl!.\'= "^.^^ : ^''^ii \ " .0 V 2?%'. ,0 o^ .\,^?^w^ = x^' ■<<. A\^ .->^ 0- X •^V^'^'^. ^ V-^^^ .. .^'>. * ., . ^ ..0- \ "'•^••O^' ^ *'>^-^ '•^X^.^ .r '*, -oo' ■-O * ., ., n ■ s. "o . * „ , \ « \"^^ , , , -^ ^■J'- :v ^^ ""■ \^:0^ ..^'- ,0 0. , ; ■'^^-.^v^ fi 1 ■''^ 0^ -^S^*: -^ ^ f ^^^::^\' X 0- s o. '"c- 1^-=% \'V- r s? i^ "^ 'p. ■x'^^' •'^^. -^. <^^ . .. H I STO R Y TOWN OF WILTON. niLLSUOKOrGII COUNTY. NEW HAMPSHIRE, GENEALOGICAL REGISTER ABIEL ABBOT LIVERiMORE ,SEWALL PUTNAM. - '• And it shall Itc said, this and that man was l)0!ii in lier." — Psalm lirxxvii : o. '* 'i"ln' townsiiip oi Ni;\v Enj^land [)ossesses two advanLajius which >lieen due to causes out of our control. We gratefully acknowledge the aid afforded us l)y I. S. Lincoln, A. E. Tracy, G. C. Trow, E. E. Buckle, A. Abbot, G. L. Das- combe, C. H. Burns, E. H. Spalding, I. S. Whiting, and by others of Wilton; also by E. D. Boylston of Amherst, R. M. Wallace of Milford, I. ^y. Hammond of Concord, G. N. Gage of Washington, D. E. Adams of Southborough, Massachusetts, W. F. Abbot of Worcester, Massachusetts, A. M. Pendleton of Milford, S. B. Stewart of Lynn, Massachusetts, A.-N. Burton of Bos-ton, Mrs. A. S. Allan of Marion, Maine, W. Barrett of IMinneapolis, Min- nesota, F. E. Abbot of Cambridge, Massachusetts, E. D. Putnam of Montpelier, Vermont, T'. Smith of Battle Creek, Michigan, E. Brown of Lowell, A. Abbot of the Isle of Wight, ?]ugland, and by many others, in supplying information and making suggestions for the work. We are greatly indebted to H. Wood, Jr., of Lowell, for his ellicieut aid rendered us in the publication of the book by his careful proof reading, preparation of copy, and his dear and systematic method of arranging the genealogical tables. iv. PREFACE. We would also acknowledge the generous encouragement given the undertaking by the town of Wilton at successive public- meetings and by pecuniary appropriations. The committee of publication, M. Clark, E. G. Woodman and F. M. Tevcy, have rendered important assistance, without which the book would have lacked some of its most interesting features. The printers, Messrs. Mardeu c^c Rowell, proprietors of the Lowell Courier, are entitled to our grateful recognition for the skill and care with which they have fulfilled their part in the publication. The Boston Heliotype Company also deserve our thanks for the valuable services they have rendered by their beautifnl art. During the year 1889 a century and a half will have passed since the territory now known by the name of Wilton was first settled by our forefathers. Let ns hope that this important anni- versary in our history will not be suffered to go by without such a celebration as befits its interest to every class of our citizens. A. A. LIVERMOKE, SEWALL PUTNAM. Sei'Tembku 1, 1888. CONTENTS. CiiArTKU r. PACK. The Topography of the Town, Us Geology, Streams. Hills. Terri- torial Limits, Seenerv and Climate 1 CllAl'TKU II. Flora and Fauna 1- ClIAl'TEH III. Indians 1" CiiArn-.i! IV. Proprietary History. Saiem-Cainida, Xund)fr Two. Incorporation of Wilton. Slip added to Temple 2\ CUArTKK y. The Early Settlers -H (TlArxi-.K VI. Town Institutions ' ■+i>' ClIAl'TKi; VII. Manners and Customs •>-> ClIAl'TElJ VIII. Colonial Doings. The Charter. A Provineial Tax-Warrant. Kx- traets from Town IJccords ^<> CllAl'TKi; IX. The Itevolutionarv Wai- ^" i COATEMTs. Vll. ClIAI-rKK X. r.u.i:. Koads ami liridge?; 1()!( ClIAI'TKK XI. Mail Iioutos and Carners. Staining. Post O/lk-es and Fostniasters 114 (HAI'TKK XII. Societies, Lodo:cs, Graufje and Army Post US ClIAI'TKR XIII. Churches and Ecclesiastical AlVairs 128 ClIAPTKU XIV. Schools. Sunday Schools. Colleofe Graduates. Professional Men. Authors and Inventors 14,3 ClIAVTKR XV. Libraries, Eeading Itoom and Eeadiug Club 150 CiiArxKR XVJ. Mills, Manufactures and Industries IGl (IIAI'TKIJ XVII. Pauperism and Insanity 171 ClIAl'TEl{ XVIII. ( rime and Punishment ISl Chapter XIX. Fires. Floods and Casualties 181 Chapter XX. Temperance, Ilyii;iene, Epidemics, Eongevity and Mortality . . 180 Chapter XXI. lUirial Places and Cemeteries r.i'? Chapter XXII. .Militia and Fire Department r.'7 vili. CONTEMS. ClIAPTKl? XXIH. 'I'hc Last War with Eiiiiland and tlu- Pvt'bcllion .... 20;5 C'lIAPTKU XXIV. Social Aiuusemenrs, Kestivab and Celebration? .... -^y'^ ("HArTEK XXV. Town Houses ClIArTKK XXVI. stores. 'I'rade and the Milk Business --' CliAPTKH XXVI r. Census and Statistics -'^^ ClIAPTEK XXVIII. Old Publics, Keminisccuces and Diaries CllAI'TEK XXIX. r>ioi!;rai)hical Sketclies (HArTEK XXX. Genealoii;ies ot Kaniilies .... Appendix .... A 1 H )ITI< >N A L G ENE A LOdl ES corkections and addition:- Index 234 252 200 .•)U,") ,")(;7 .-.71 ILLUSTRATIONS. Plot of the Town Sewall Putnam, Putnam genealogj' (2i;^) George I. Doe's Residence .... Liverraore House Harvey A. Whiting, Whiting gen. (68) N. D. Foster's Residence .... David Wilson, David Wilson gen. (1) Wilton Mill. See page 171 ... . Lubim li. Rockwood. See page 291 Daniel Cragin's Residence .... Eliphalet Putnam, Putnam gen. (130) Sarah W. Livermore, Livermore gen. (14) Old Meeting-House, 1775-1859 . . Daniel E. Adams, Adams gen. (1) Warren Burton. See page 289 George L. Dascombe. See page 292 Elbridge G. Woodman, Woodman gen. (1) I. Sumner Lincoln, Lincoln gen. (2) George Brown. See page 290 . . . Ephraim Brown. See page 290 . . David Whiting's Residence .... Charles H. Burns. See page 273 . . 'J'own Hall and Library David Whiting. See page 275 . . William A. Burton, Burton gen. (Ill) H. Newton Gray. See page 283 . . Thomas Beede. See page 253 . . . Solomon K. Livermore. See page 280 Joseph Newell. See page 277 . . Daniel Cragin. See page 281 . . . Ephraim Pcabody. See page 288 . Joseph Hale Abbot. See page 293 . Jacob Putnam's Residence .... Ezra Abbot, Abbot gen. (215) . . . Harvey A. Whiting's Residence . . Jonathan Burton, Burton gen. (5G) . Andrew N. Burloii. liurton gen. (G4) ig piige 8 24 32 48 5G 04 72 80 88 96 104 112 128 136 144 152 168 176 184 200 208 216 224 232 ^40 248 256 264 272 2S(( 288 29() 304 312 320 328 33(5 ILLUSTRATIONS. Moses Clark, ^[oses Clark gen. (1) . . . . David < rain. David Cniiii gen. (1) . . . , William Emerson, Emerson gen. (1) . . . Moses Clark's Residence Timothy Graj-, Gray gen. (HS) Charles Ilesselton, ITesselton gen. (;i4) . . Abiel Abbot Livermore, Livermore gen. (18) Asa Jones, Joel Jones gen. (2) Jonathan Livermore, Livermore gen. (16) Moses Lovejoy, ^Nloses Lovejoy gen. (12) . . Theron Kussell, Russell gen. (41) . . . . llermon Pettengill, Pettengill gen. (29) . . Franklin M. Pevey, Pevey gen. (20) . . . Aaron K. Putnam, Putnam gen. (114) . . . Caleb Putnam, Putnam gen. (182) . . . . Jacob Putnam, Putnam gen. (254) . . . . John F. Eussell, Russell gen. (36) . . . . Samuel Sheldon, Sheldon gen. (22) . . . . Asa Stiles, Stiles gen. (30) George O. Whiting, Whiting gen. (70) . . Abiel Abbot, Abbot geu. (221) llermon Abbot, Abbot gen. (400) . . . . Zebadiah Abbot, Abbot gen. (426) . . . . George I. Doe. See page 556 Facing page 344 352 360 368 384 400 416 424 432 440 448 456 464 472 480 488 496 504 512 520 528 530 THE HISTORY OF WILTON. CHAPTKR I. THE TOPOGRAI'HV OF THE TOWN, ITS GEOLOGY, STREAMS, HILLS, TEIJKITOinAL LIMITS, SCENERY AxNI) CLIMATE. Tni; town of \\'ilton is situated in the southwest part of the county of llillsltorough. state of New Hampshire, in latitude 42" .")(!' north, and in longitude 0° 8' east from "Washington, 1). C. The town was sui'\ eyed into ten ranges of twenty lots each, making two hundred lots. Had the survey l)een perfectly accurate, that is. the ranges one hundred and si.\ty rods wide, and the lots eighty rotls long, the town would contain sixteen thousand acres, equal to twenty-tive scpiare miles. But streams and irregularities of surface give opportunity for some variations, though small, from an abso- hite standard. When the ^lasonian proprietors made their grants, one hundred and thirty-five lots were drawn to tiie grantees, fifty-four lots to the grantors, and eleven lots to i)ublic uses, viz. : two for mills, three for the first minister, three for a ministerial fund, and three for schools; in all, two hundred lots of eighty acres each. Hut August •2i'>, 17C)S, ;i range of lots, half a mile wide, was set off to the ad- joining town of Temple, on the west, leaving Wilton an oblong parallelogranj, seventeen hundred rods long from nortii to south, and fifteen hundred rods wide from east to west. Wilton lies eigiiteen miles from Nashua, forty from Concord, thirty from Keene, and fifty-eight from Boston, Massachusetts. It is l»ouuded on the north by Lyndeborough, on the east by Lynde- borough and Milford, on the south by Mason and (Jreenville, and on the west by Temple. 2 HISTORY OF WIT.TOX. Its o-eological fonnntion is cliierty uranite, gueiss, schist, sienite, and quartz, making a very .uieveu surface and hard but strong soil, well adai)ted to grass and grain and the more hardy fruits : rising into lofty hills, which crop out with extensive ledges, and sinking into deep valleys, ihc heds of whose streams are Idled with l»oulders. large and small. 'IMiere are^.ut few plains, oi' patches of sandy ground. The original forest urowtli was very thick and heavy, and indicated ..vnerally a .leep, rich soil, 'riic, most valuable mineral products m-e clay', suitable for making brick, and beds or large boulders of iiranite. Capable of being worked for building materials. "^ Only a small portion of the town is covered by water, and there are no' waste lands. There are no lakes or ponds, except artificial ones to create water power. TlIK sot IIl.(iAN AND ITS TUIIU TAUn:>. The princii)al stream of the town deserves some notice. Souhegan is an bidian name, from snshehr, signifying a plain, and means, there- fore. '' Kiver of the Plains."' Another derivation is from the Indian woi('l s<»ilu'iin><>,', meaning crooked. Its southern branch starts from the reservoir in Ashburnh-.im, Massachusetts, and passes through Ward and Watatic Tonds in Asliby, till it meets its northern branch, flowing from Pratt Pond and other sources in the west part of New Jl.swich, when it takes the ilignity of a river, passes through Green- ville, receiving various small tributaries from Temple and Wilton, till it reaches the Intervale, so called, wiiere it is joined by (iambol Brook, a (tousiderable stream that rises in Temple and unites two branches at West Wilton. P.lood's Brook and south branch. At East Wilton the Souhegan receives a new accession from the north, called Stony I'.rook, nnd then Howing through Milford and Amherst enters the :\hM limack IJiver in the town of Merrinnick. Its whole length is about thirty miles, and Mr. Ephraim Brown computes its descent in Wilton alone at two imndred and sixty-two feet from where it enters the town from ( i reenville and leaves it at Milford. Its water power, therefore, is very great, and is put to use at various points, luit is (•apal)le of )nuch greater application to manufacturing pur- poses. Its liability to violent freshets, however, especially when the ice breaks up in the spring, makes it difficult to control it with dams and mills, 'i'hese have often, been swept away by Hoods. It is a tradition that in early times alewives, shad and salmon pene- trated as high up the river as (;reenville. i TOrOGRAniY. 3 The Soiihegan enters the towu from the south from Greenville about eighty to one hundred rods east of the southwest corner of Wilton, and flows in n general northeasterly direction till it enters 31 il ford, but it has ;i very winding channel with high hills on eacii side. Indian foot-paths were found along its banks by the early settlers oi' e\'i)lorers. It has been conjet-tured tiiat three considerable lakes occupied the Souiiegan valley: the lower one from the bridge at French \'illage to tiie Ilaselton place: the second from there to the Eaton ridge : the thii'd nnd largest above the Katon ridge towards ( ii'eenvill(>. Ilir.l.S AM) FALLS. The bold sand-hill blutt's at various points, especially along the Souiiegan nnd (Janiljol valleys, indicate the places where the great ('(Idles of the niiiiii cin-reut left their dei)osits when immense streams lilled these cliMnuels to tlicir brim, iifter tiie glacial period in the history of the earth gave way to a warmer temperature. Owing to the granite formation there are no actually per[)endiciilar falls or cascades in town, as in limestone formations, but iu several instances there are rapids of considerable height and interest, as Barnes's Falls, on a branch of Stony I>rook. Pot holes and basins, worn in the ledges, are found at such rapids. W'iiile there are no mountains proper in Wilton, there are many high hills, connnandiug wide prospects, and separated by deep valleys. Such are Abbot Hill, in the southeast part of the town, a long, broad elevation, sloping up gradually from the bed of the Souhegan ; Kimball's Hill and :Mansur's Hill, on the southwest, t!ie highest elevations in town: Kussell's or Lone-Tree Hill: IJeede's Hill, near the centre : Flint's Hill, in tiie northwest; Rales's Hill, in the northeast part of the town. All are high eminences, commanding a complete view of tlic basin which centres iu the town, formed by tlie Tem|)le, New Ipswicli and I.yndeborough Mountains, called tlie Pack, or Petit .Alonadnock. The climate of Wilton is the climate of .\ew England on its northern hills and mountains — a long, severe winter, usually with high winds and deep drifting snows, a short and checkered spring, a hot and luxuriant summer, and a brilliant aiitumn wilii the folia>'e 4 HISTORY OF WILTON. turned to brown, crimson and gold. Its climate is one of extremes of heat and cold, but vivid and picturesque, with the drifting snows of winter, the green herbage and foliage of summer, and the gor- geous hues of autumn, and is stimulating to body and mind. In the early history of the town autumn and spring were more nearly merged into winter and summer. Tlie snows fell into deep forests, where they lay oomparatixely uuinrtuenced by sun or wind until a late spring when the sun was high. Then overflowing freshets rushed down the hills and mountains, and filled the valleys, sweeping everything before them, and summer suddenly burst upon the land. Then, too, the transition from summer to winter was not less rapid, and not seldom the fruits of field and orchard were surprised by sudden frosts and snows. But since the heavy forests have been largely cut down, or have been succeeded only by slight second growths of young trees, and the surface has been more exposed to the direct sun and wind, the seasons have become more changeable and tluctuatiug, and rapid extremes of cold and heat succeed one another. The cutting down of the dense forests has dried up the smaller brooks and meadows, causing severe droughts, and opening the wa}' for the more rapid descent of the rains and melted snows into the water courses, and sudden and more injurious floods, as in the disastrous freshet of OctoT)er. IXC,!). But if we take all the features of the climate into consideration, we shall come to the conclusion that it is fitted to develop a hardy, vigorous and long-lived race of people, Avith great activity and endurance of body and mind. Of late years, too, a marked social change has come, and many people fi-om the cities and the sea- board annually resort to the hills and mountains of New England for health and invigoration in the summer months. From one to two hundred boarders Mud nccommodations in Wilton at some period during the Avtirm season, and enjoy its healthful air. its charming drives and walks and its beautiful scenery, while not a few build here tasteful country cottages for their homes nearly half the year. 'J'his blending of the advantages of coiintry and city life is working, we may believe, beneficial changes in various directions. Fresh health and vigor are poured into the city, and the taste and re- finement of the great centres of wealth, business, and society are given back in generous measures to adorn the life of the country. Kach gives and each takes, and reciprocity is the commanding law of human societv. CLIMATE. O The following extract is from the C«nteunial pamphlet of l^SO, page 2(i : True, here In New Eiiglaiid. ami especially here lu Wilton, nature ha?: hnished her fairest scenes, and breathed from tlie Most Hig:h tlie breath of life into onr souls. Yes. blessed be these hills and valleys tor the choiee. sweet influences they have slied upon tlie youno; conununities springing uj) here. Blessed be these granite mountains, that stand like vast citadels of safety around the blue ring of the horizon, and, gilded by the glories of the setting sun, carry up the thoughts to sublimity and God. Blessed ))e the fair skies which bend over us here with all their sparkling liosts of light and glory. Blessed be the pure bn'czes which sing from the north- western hills, and bear health and exhilaration on their wings. But thrice blessed be our homes; our homes, where love and happiness wove a charm and a spell for our hearts, never, never to be unloosed. There '• heaven lay about us in our infancy.'' The blue sky was more dear to us because it arched proudly over the cherished roof of home. The sun and wind and snow and rain were loved because tliey brought their tieasures and laid them at the feet of our sanctuary. The forests and v.iles and roaring brooks have been sweet in association from this great central attraction. TOPOliKAl'HV OK AVILTUN : IJV AHIi:r, ABBOT. The town of Wilton, in latitude 42° oO' and longitude 71° 46 W. of Greenwich, is bounded north by I.yndeborough, east by Lynde- borougb and Milford, south b}' Mason and Greenville, and west by Temple. By the original grant the town was " five miles square." It was divided by survey into ten ranges, half a mile wide, running across the town from south to north, and numbered from one at the east to ten at the west ; and each range divided into twenty lots, a half mile long from east to west, and one-fourth of a mile wide, containing eighty acres, and numbered from one at the south to twenty at the north. Such was the plan and intention. But the town was of irregular surface and covered with a dense forest, and in the actual siu'vey errors were made, so that the lots differ in size, some being twice the size of others. When the town of Temple was incorporated, Wilton was called upon to part with its tenth range, which was annexed to Temple. The original sur- veyors, however, had given good measure, and by later surveys of the town lines, Wilton is found to contain an area equal to nearly or quite "five miles square," or al»<)ut 16,000 acres. Wilton has neither mountains, nor plains, swamps, or natural ponds worth notice ; but consists mostly of large swells of land, separated by pleasant valleys along the streams. Its superfluous waters are h • HISTORY OF WILTOX. gathered almost wliolly into tlie SouliejiMii Rivtr. w liicli.' cuiiiin;^' from AshlKirnham. INIassacliusetts. tliioiijili Nuw Ipswk-li and Greenville, enters Wilton near its sontlnvest corner, and has ;» northeasterly winding eonrse of abont six and thi'ee-fonrths miles through the town to the Milfonl line. It f:dls within the town about two hundred and thirty feet, and the. lowest land in town is at its outlet, one-half mile east from East Wilton. Several mill streams, besides smaller ones, flow into the Souhegan. The Gambrel or (iambol Brook ccmies from Temple, receives at West ^^'ilton a stream from Temple called Blood Brook, or in old writings Bear Brook, and thence has a southeasterly course of nearly three miles into the Souhegan abont two and one-half miles 'above East Wilton. Kocky River or Stony Brooiv, from Lyndeltorough, flows southeasterly about three miles, and joins the Souhegan at East Wilton. The stream sonietimes called Mill Brook issues from Burton Pond in Lyndeborough, unites with tiie Whiting Brook' from Temple, and flows southeasterly three miles or more in Wilton, through Davisville, over the often-visited Barnes's Falls, of fort3'-five or fifty feet descent, and into Rocky Biver below the Dale Bridge. .Eacli of . these streams furnishes power to several mills ami mecjianical establishments, and yet but a small i)art of their power is used ; the most of it goes to waste. More than twenty bridges cross these streams ; two of iron, several of stone, arched, the others of wood. The streams, ordinarily so gentle and useful and delightful, sometimes swell to mighty torrents, doing much damage besides 'carrying off bridges, some of which have been repeatedly destroyed, and i-ebuilt at great exi)ense to the town. The early inhabitants settled mostly on the hills, where many of the best farms are situated ; and consequently the early roads were made to climb over the hills from house to house, with here and there long and steep ascents and descents. And these roads appear to have satisfied the wants of the people pretty well for many years. But at length, about 1820, the growth of business and corresponding increase of travel and transportation in and through the town Itegan to call urgently for ncAv roads, more level or more direct, and especially along the above streams. Accordingly, during the next twenty or thirty years the town constructed new roads, one after another, some at heavy expense, to tlie extent of twenty miles or more. These hill and valley roads now furnish ready access to all parts of the town, and delightful drives to those who enjoy passing TOPOGKAniY. ' 7 flirougli ever-changing- scenery, or seek the inore- extensive iintl in- si)iring views to be obtained on nionnting the liilltops. 'I'o the west and southwest the view is bounded 1)V the line iiori/,on luude l)y the Pack Monadnock range of n)Ountains with IMounts Watatic and Wachuset farther south, in Massachusetts. Northwest and north are seen Lovell JMountain in Washington, tlie Lynch- by.rougli Mountains, and over be3'Oud them tiie tips of Crotched Mountain in Francestown. To the northeast appear the Joe EngUsh and I'ncauoonncs, and far to the east the Bhie Hills in the eastern part of New Hampshire. Southeast and south the eye ranges over the counties of ^Middlesex and Worcester, in INIassachusetts. , The following are results of leveling in bs4!t and I.s.')(). by John H. Abbot: Uei-ht in foot. 'I'lic jiurface ()f SouhciiJiii Itivri'. wlicn low. ,il llic juiulioii ot Uorky Kiver. being (I J'oud at tlio Iron IJri.lgc. Kivii.-li Xilliiiiv . . . _, 81 Under the Great Bridge , . , . . .l()!).7 At Deaeon Gray's Brid-ic spot "', . ' "l.l-i.-J Forty rods below tlie Buniliaiii liduse (since l)ii|-iit ) . . . .' ' ! . .l.Ki.;-} Arch lii-id-i-e '. ^ '202.(5 rpiKT Tond. in (Greenville ' ! 4!)S.(i I'l-art Pond ; '^ ;!.)S.(i Itoad at corner near . I. I). Wilson's '/. -llllSt lioad near 'rhnrston"s house ,• • • I-n (Juide Stone at (Jray's comer .l-J'J South plank of the (;i-eat Bridge Vl'^ IJiver Hill (C;^ rods l(»n---. and rises i;!.". feet, avera.iiin.-i' an angle ot 7 degrees from horizontal), its top is ! . 2(50.2 ' Itoad opi)osite H. Frye"s lionse ,' ;«l.;j l.'oad opi)ositc I'. (Jake's house .4r)2.S Sunnnit of load north of Z. .\hhot"s iiouse o.'id..") Jloail o]>posite .1. F. JJusseirs liouse r>l.").S Harris Aht)ofs north door-stone -1S7 Sununir of road at Captain Clark's house |s;{.2 Top of Ai. hot Hill, cast of Z. Aid. ol's house .-,1)0 'I'he |.,p of 'I'lionias iJusseirschinincy. (op of Brid-cs' Hill and top of S. Kiniliairs cliinniey are level with the top of Ahl.oi Hill. Deacon Barrett's Hill is one oi- two h'ci lowcf. 'I'hese levels are approxiniate. and may \aiy fi-..m three l.> livi' feet. Altitudes above si'u level in IJoston harbor. (From Hitchcock's (ieology <>f New Hami)shiie, Part 1.) : llci-lit in feet. 'I'op Of rails in Boston and l,ow(dl ilej.ot. Boston II Lowell . !)'.) A HISTORY OF AVILTON. Height in feef. Top of r;iils in Nashua 135 near Danfortli's Conicr *25rt Kast Wilton Depot 328 ill MaiiriK'stcr. (-(Mitre of dei)ot 181 Concord, centre of (lci)ot 282 Coneoril State House 272 Main street. Kast Wiitoi. *330 Churcli in Wilton *<514 Town of Temple *720 Hay scales in New Ipswich 944 Railroad at (ireenville 803 Hailroad in east part of Mason *700 Brookline Village *400 Hollis Villajre *3()0 Amherst Court House *427 Mont Vernon *770 Near hotel, in (Jreenrtelil 835 IVterl.orouoh 744 Keene 47!) East .latlre.v 1032 Monadnock Mountain 318« {•eterl»orou<>:h Mountain 228!) I'eterhorouo:h Notch, or (iajt 1457 Temple Mountain *1755 Spoftord (Jaj) 14G5 Kidder Mountain *14!)2 Barrett Mountain. New li)s\vich 1847 Barrett Hill. (Hccnvillc 1271 rneanoonuc Mountain, cast peak 1333 Kear!k\vam. im tnam. From tlie Ueport (.f tiie State (leologi-st of New Hampshire, Professor C. II. Ilitclu-ock, we copy what we Hncl relating to the jreology of Wilton. In tiie section, " Ilooksett Kange of (^nartz," onPage.')41. V(.luinc II.. after tracini- the several locations into Lyndehoroiigh. tlic report says : — Irre^nilariti.- in the din-ction are to he .x -i-d in Lyndehoroujjh. si nce the tren d of the rock at Patclfs. if continued, would carry the ledge * Cqnnol Im? reliM) upon as exact. fUc others are accurate, J/'ortk 10 3 5 7 ft CLTLg ^s 3 -2. / o en £x Vo '■n 'Z ^ W ::: © c^ ID K ^ 45 >}• t^ H - SouCk 4 (VrigxnaL Plan of tho "Jcwn. of Ifrlton^- O Viiles Scjuxir^i lao £ots in- fO J^ang^&^ of 10 £ots in, Q,ac^k Jia7Lg^(^ from Lne. JiatL ^ somc^ he.in(r twiae^ tli ly oLfOLs V-uru tn- e Siz<2. cf ethers. dTL ^ scmc^ be-tno- t/Ae Tintk Jian^e. Was takeTc from Wiltci. In. /7fS To h^lp ntaho- th. hill east of Burton Pond, on the town line between T^yndeborough and Wilton. I am not certain of the occurrence of this rock in the northwest corner of Wilton, but it may be seen just in the edge of Temple, between A. Frye"s and J. Kendall's. On the other side of Kendall's is one of the finest developments known anywhere along the range. It is from four hundred to five hundred feet wide. The quart/ crops out on lots No. 20 in the eighth and ninth ranges, and also on lots Xos. 16 and 17 in the ninth range. Mr. Frye's farm is the west part of lots Nos. 1(1 and 17 in the ninth range. In the section, "■ Manchester Range of (.Quartz," the report, after it locates its first well-developed out-crop in the southwest corner of AUenstown, traces it through INIanchester, the southeast quarter of Goffstown, and through Bedford to Campbell's Hill in Amherst, and says : — At W. A. Mack's, just against tjje southeastern corner of Mont Vernon, there is an unusual quantity of quartz boulders. We find now the same state of things which has been noticed between Xew Boston and I^ynde- borough on the Ilooksett range, in the absence of continuity in the rock, and its recurrence five miles distant on a dift'erent line of exposure. It appears next on the south side of the Souhegan River in Milford, back of the schoolhouse situated on a triangular area produced by the intersection of roads. The course from the last loc-ality of the quartz vein in Amherst to this exposure is S. 65° W. The quartz dips 75° N. 70° W. It is more gray than usual, almost passing into gneiss, and verj' abundantly traversed by reticulating veins of milky-white quartz. It occupies a hill, and may be followed as a ridge for about two miles. At J. B. Gray's.* just within the town of NViltoii. the c"s.* at the west end of Vvj;. S'.t. The onciss adjoinin^i!: this poipliyritic ijranitt' tli|)s s.")^' N. so- W. Drift i-onccals the ledges for more tiiau a mile. lM'rni after erossini; the stream iu the ni.rth part of NVilton. At the next crossini:- of Stony Brook tin- iniea seliists dip 4(Mrr X. 40 W., and arc ini-lincd to a smaller a n.-ile iieyoiid. Haifa mile farther they dip 80'^^ in tlic same direction, with coarse ijranite beds. N<'ar a cabinet sliop the dip is (;.")'-\ .lust in the ed^-e of Kast Wilton is a coarse nianite. At the villa>;(' is mica sdnst. At tlie tannery, in tlie east ])art of the villaiie. ar«' veins of coarse >i,ranitc. with a small dip. Fijjure !)1 illustrates itetween Temple and the cast line of Wilton. The sieultic rock of Figures !^1) and DO is wantinjf next the quartz. The •j:neiss west of the quartz is of the ani-nlar-breakiniic kind. dii)pin.i>' 7yndel)orough is nnich thicker in Temple, making its aiqtearance next on the southeast road from the village. Next is granitic gneiss, followed by ferruginous mica schist, half a mile distant from the hotel, dipping S.") X. .■)0 W. on the average. 'I'he rt>ads are now inconveniently located for oni' jiurpose. and the next ledge seen is at West Wilton, two mile- distant from the last ledgi'. but as it coin-ses with strik<" it cannot l)e f.ir distant from it.- place on the section. Theic is ;i mixture of coarse MMca schi-t- and rtne-grained graidtu- beds dij)ping alxint (io^ X. W. Half way to Wilton the mica schist dips ;^0' X. 2."i'^ W. : also at Wilton. Xo ledges appear for a mile and a (piarter (ni the section line, when we y find a s])otted granite iiy II. V. Krye's. on the west side of a high hill. There is gneiss higher up. and at intervals to .1. B. (;ra>"s. On the hill west of (;ray"s the rock is micaceous and gneis-ic. dipi)ing SlT X. 70 \V.. and that is also the positi(.n of the (piartz. This is about two miles from the southeast <-nd of Figure '.)(). 'i'heic is a great widlli of gneiss at <;ray"s. though its i)lace seems |(. be inkeu liy mica schist on Figure i»0. Professor Hitchcock, in the cliaplcr, "(facial Drift." Page IM'. \'oliinie III., says : — 'I'he ° K. near Leach's in New Boston to S. 41° E. in Lyude borough. GEOLOGY. 1 1 Tlu' places naiiiod in Wilton are : Northeast corner, rock, neiss. true course. S. 31° E. Page 'ilM), \'oUiuie III., in the table of "Sections of the (Jlacial Drift in New Hampshire," we find the following relating to Wilton : Thickness in (iitli mile west nf Kiist Wilton 1.". Ill Wilton, rciiii)!.-. (;iv(Mivillc .iiiil New Ipswicli lciiticiii;ii- liiil- ;nv ;il)iiii(l;iut. Fine .'x:iiii|.]cs (.(•(•iir in ill.- clp- of Milford. two-lliinls of ;i mile east of Wilton depot : iipon r.-iliaiii Hill in the nortli<',ist corner of Wilton, and ian Lilac. Black Alder. Sumac, AVitch Hazel. Moosewood. Sassafras. Juniper. Common Lilac. Mountain Laurel. Wild grape vines are found, of several species. Of hundreds of plants, these are mostly well-known under their common names : Cardinal Flower. Connnon Polypod. Triangular John's Wort. Polypod. Golden-rod. Bayberry. or Yellow Shrub. Thoroughworl. Sweet Fern, Shield Fern, AVhite Daisy. Ox-eyed Daisy, Jack-in-the-Pulpit. Life-everlasting. Pipsissewa, Checkerberry. Low Hemlock. Pennyroyal, Spotted Cowbane. Burdock. AVild Parsnip. l{ed Clover. AVhlte Clover, Club Moss. Red Top, (iromid Pine. Herd's Grass. Tansy, Aaron's Rod, Roman Worn)wood, Milkweed or Sllkweed. Senna, 14 IIISTOUV OF WILTON. H(ise-i-<>l\>i('(l Silkwcftl.. Liipiuc. Dock. Seiiisitive Pl.iiit. Im'V('iI)1is1i. Smirtowei-. M(';iil(»\v B<';iiity. Mitn'woit. l*i'nii\ w nit . Viriiiniii ( 'rcfpcr. Watci- Cai-pi-r. Kv«'iiiiii-. < "mi't. I'liisliiiic. Dniitlelioii. liittcr-Swccr. liurrtMi-up. .loiiit <;r;is<. i;:isplK'rry. 'l'liiinl»li'l)('n-y. Iliiiii IMiiwet'd. IJlacklK'ny. I ).'\vli.'n-y. Siici-ory. Sweet liriiic. Iii(li;iii Pipe.- ■" Cnini i Limiiwnrt. \Viiiteri:reeii. Swt'et I'ea. IM;iiit;iin. Siiijirtweed. M>ill«'iii- Skunk ( ':it)li;i,i>-e. I'urple Foxiildve. Sir;i\v!»en-y. Veiv.iiii. Wil.l i;„se". llorsciiiiiit.Spe.-ifiiruit. I'epiieniiiiit. IJiudweed. Lobelia. rrillium. Ilio-h Bhi.-i.erfy. L..\\ KliielM'iry. Ilnarliouiid. wiioitlelMMi-y.' . ridox. M:iy(l(.\ver. Moriiiiiii- ( ; lory. Aiiiieliea. rdiie-l'riiiiied (Jeiitiaii. Sweet Fla-. • Fiel.l Sonvl. Cat Tail. \Vil,l. ,.r Meadow S.i.n-.-. (Jai-.leii Kajrjjed Onliis. S.iiie. I'urpie-h'iiioed oiviii-. Sweet Maijoiai.i. Wild >hiijoraiii. Solouioir^ Seal. Wild 'IMiVme. (Jaideii 'I'iiyiiie. Hidnisli. Slender Rii^h. I'.aini.- Coninioii Nettle. ( omiiioii Seiillrap. Stiitirin.ir Nettle. i;iuc ( inU. Mosses, li<-lieiis :iiiil t'iiiii>i nboiiiul, mikI ;i liCe-wofk miiilit lie occiiitieil witii ciitalojiiiing and i«lontirviiiu- tlieiii. At the oarly si'tlleniont of tlu> town wild animals were uiniieion^. and attraeted the Indian hunter and fisher. Hnt the advent of the white man soon changed the scene, and many species have wholly disappeared, and otheis are so scarce that they have ceased to awaken the eiitlmsiasin of the hhnter, or rewaril his toil and skill. The l)ear. tiie wolf, tlii' catamount, the moose, the deer, tlie heaver, are known no more. One of the early settlers. Aliiel Ahlx.t. was treed l.v a hear, which watched him until, out of II FLOl.'A AND FAUNA. l;j patience by the delay, and worried by w small dog, liis bniinshii) concluded to withdraw. Lieutenant Abraiian\ Burton sometimes trapped beais. In the winter, wolves, made bold l)y lumger, came down from the mountains in quest of prey, and were killed by hunting parties. Tradition reports that two moose have l)een killed in town, one near Mason, and one near what is now called French Milage. The remains of beaver dams are yet to be seen on the meadow west of the Forest Road, on the Whiting Meadow, and on the Dale Farm. The larger aboriginal animals have dei)arled with the aboriginal men. Civilization has driven them both from I heir ancient luuints. Of birds, the largest, the wild turkey, was shot in town as late as IT'.iT. Owing to the absence of large ponds or lakes, few ducks or wild geese or loons have been known, though the long, black lines of wild geese, ranged in harrow-like outline against the blue sky. making their semi-annual migrations, and heard by their pe- culiar, penetrating notes, may sometimes be seen. The eagle has occasionally been shot in town. Among aninials, the niuskrat, the mink, the weasel, the fox, the woodchuck, the skunk, the hedgehog, the otter, the rat, the mouse, the raccoon, the i-abl)it, the red, grey, striped and flying squirrel, may still be found. The woods and fields are made musical by a great variety of birds during the warm season, and a few, like the snowbird, brave the cold of winter. Indeed, while some of the larger binls and animals have disai)i>eared before the progress of settlement, the smaller ones are no doubt more numerous than before. For the gardens and the grain tields of the farmer furnish more abundant and sub- stantial means of subsistence. The ro))in. sparrow, yellowbird, whii)p()orwiil. tln'ush. crow. hawk, kingfisher, woodpecker, oriole, catbird, blackbiid, scarlet tanager, |)artridge, butcher-bird, blue jay, i>igeon, bobolink, are found here. Few or no i-eptiles of a venomous kind are known to exist here at the present day. Report says that a rattlesnake was once killed on the spot where the house of the late Mr. Isaac lUanchard stands, Init the race has disappeared. The black snake, the strii)ed snake, the house adder, the green snake and the water snake, are the chief species. Of fishes, the largest, the salmon, were caught in the .Souhegan as late as 1773-4. But the trout, sucker, shiner, minnow, pike and 16 HISTORY OF WILTOX. pickerel, though formerly abuudaut iu streams and ponds, seldom now reward the angler's skill and patience. Lizards and salamanders are occasionally seen, frogs and toads are abundant, bats are common. The insect world is numerously represented. Flies of many species, wasps, bees, wild and tame, hornets, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, bugs of every description, tieas, moths, grasshoppers (which though small in size, often produce by their vast numbers serious results ui)ou the grass and grain fields of the farmer), all these are n)ultitudinous in numbers. To the student and lover of nature and the author of nature, the flora and fauna of every place, however humble, are full of interest and instruction. No object teaching of the schools can match the grand lessons of the material world, of bird and insect, of tree and flower, of animal and man. rHAPTEK 111, Thk ludians of the vicinit}' of Wilton consisted prineipall}' of the Pawtncket tribe, who had their headquarters at, and perhaps theii' designation from, Pawtucket Falls on the IMernniaek River, in Lowell, IMassaclmsetts ; the Peunacooks, who fre(inented the region about Anioskeag Falls on the same river in Manchester, New Hamp- shire ; and the Sonhegans, who either took their name from, or gave their name to, the Souhegau liiver. The Merrimack Kiver and the branches flowing into it were the chief hunting and fishing grounds of these bands of the aborigines. 'JMiey were a nomadic people, moving from place to place, as the necessity of food and shelter dictated, or as hostilities with other tribes required. No permanent Indian settlement seems to have been made within the limits of NViltou, as far as we luive ascertained, though they traversed the country for game. There were no large ponds or rivers to attract tliem, and they had no motive to make their constant residence on the granite hills. They left few, if any, traces behind them, except a few arrow-heads, hatchets, or chisels of stone. Mr. Sewall Putnam reports that on lot No. 1?>, range four, in the l>ine woods east of the Stockwell place, was a hollow dug-out some ten or twelve feet square, which was supposed liy many to be an old Indian camp, occupied when on hunting expeditions. But it is now nearly or quite ol)literated. Hill and valley, mountain and river icmain as the unalterable features of nature, but the children of tlic ancient woods have passed away forever, leaving scarce a tiace l)ehind them. The one certain memento of their race in AVilton is the name of llie principal stream, the Souhegau, or, as it is spelled in some of tlie old documents, "• .Sowhagon," signifN'ing, as is said, in their un- couth dialect, " the river of the plains." 18 HISTORY OF WILTOX. So far as is known, no person belonging to Wilton was carried into captivity or killed bv the Indians within the limits of the town. When Indian attacks were threatened, the settlers fled to neighboring garrisons. Danger existed for al)oiit ten 3'ears. One garri.son was in Milford, on the north l):ink of the Sonhegan River, near the Teabody place. Another was in Lyndeborongh, near Mr. Ephraini Putnam's house. Tlic apprehensions of the pioneers were so great that in 1 7^1 1 they sent the following petition, which tells its own story, to the (iovei-nor and Council of the Province of New Hampshire : i-KimoN lou i'i{<»ri:( TioN A(;ainst thk im)iax>. To his Excellency Benuiny Wentioorth Esq.. Irovernur mid Covanandcr-in- Chief of his Majesties Province of Neio Hampshire. Tlic petition (>r the iiihaliitaiits of S:ilciu-< aiiiula in said Province llnnitdy shews. That your petitioners live in a place (ireatly exposed to the Indians andhave not men SuHicient tor to Defend us. That tho" there be hut few of us. yet we have laid out our estates, to l)e>>iii in this phu'<', so that we shall he extreiuely hurt it we nuist move off, for we have hy the Blessiui;; of (Jod on our labors, a tine ci-op of corn on the g-round. anil tho" we bavc a (lanisou in the town Huilt i)y Order of Maj. Lovell. yet we liave noboily ein])o\vercd so nuicli as to set a watch aiuoni>- us, nor uu'U to keep it : u e w onld pray your Kxceliency that we may have some assistance from the (iovernmeiU. in sendin>i- us some sonldiers to(;uardaud Dofeiul us as in your wisdom you sliall think proper. Thou<>ii we are but newly added to this (Jovernmeut. yet we jtray your Excellency iH)t t(» disre-jard us, but to assist us. that we may keep our estates and do service for the jjovernment hereafter. And your Petitioners, as in duty liouiid will ever pray. .lolni Cram. .Jr.. John (ram. I )avid Stevenson. John Dale. Kphraini Put nam. Abraham Lemau, .b)sepli (inin. Samuel Leiuan. .rohn Stevenson. .Tonalhan (ram. Benjamin Cviim. Sai,i:>i-('a\ai>a. .Tmie -id. 1744. .What action, if any, was taken by the frovernor is not known. T.he presumption is that he had few soldiers to spare for such a purpose— to guard and defend a handful of settlers who had taken their lives in tiieir hands, and had goiu' out into the wilderness beyond tiie protection of civilization. At any rate, tiie Indians made lu) raiils on tiie peaceable inhal»i- tants ol .Salem-Camida of which any record remains. 'J'ransient hunters occasiontdly called on the settlers at a period long sub- INDIANS. 19 sequent, hut they gave no molestation. Their spirit was broken ; the iron had entered their souls, and the reign of the Red Man was over. But they will have an everlasting memorial, more durable than monuments of brass, in the names they have given our lakes, streams and mountains ; the Monadnock, Souhegan, Contooeook, Nashua, Merrimack, Tawtucket and Pemigewasset. For a period of about one hundred years the Fj-ench and Indians, from King William's Ten Years' War, \C)8^, to C^ueen Anne's AVar, 1703, closed by the Peace of Utrecht, 1713, and followed by other attacks, down from 175") to 1773, kept the New England settle- juents in a constant state of alarm and warfare. The terror of these wars was that the Indians were readily influenced to become allies of the French, and, officered by their European masters, employed to carry havoc thi'ough New England and New York. They lay in wait as the settlers left their block-houses in the morning to go out to their fields for their day's work, or made night hideous as they daslied into some lone settle- ment with their terrible war-whoop, firing the houses, tomahawking and scalping the men, and carrying the women and children into a captivity often worse than death. These incursions of the savages kept the whole country in a state of feverish alarm and terror, and suspended all regular business. The pioneers, after great sacrifices, were often obliged to abandon their improvements, made at great cost, and take refuge in the cities or in the fortified towns to escape their barbarities. It was a guerilla warfare of the most terrible character. Nor were the early settlers of New England altogether innocent in the matter. They regarded the Indians as the children of the devil, and their extermination as in some measure a religious duty. 'J'hey snperstitiously believed that in ridding them from the land they were doing the same sort of service to God that Joshua and the Israelites did in driving out and slaughtering the Canaanites. But, as elsewhere said, Wilton bore but a small part in this fearfid Indian warfare. No tribe permanently occupied her terri- tory. But few of her sons were engaged in the propei- French and Indian wars. Among the troops that were raised to reenforce tlie army after the battle of Lake George, September, 17;").i, in Captain James 'J odd's company is found the name of Ephraim Butterfield ; time of enlistment Septem]»er 22, time of discharge December 13, 175"). 20 IIISTOUY OF MILTON. Ill till' caiiipiiiuu of 17')7, in the roll of Capttiin Ki(;li:inl Kiiiery's (•oiui»aiiy \vi' liiul the name of Ileiirv Parker, .Ir., andJosiah Parker, wliose father settled on l(»l Nu. 7 in the third range. Henry was massaered at Fort ^N'illiani Henry when eaptnred by the French and Iiulians under (ii'ncial Monteahn. In the eanipaign of 17.")S, in ihe roll of Captain Neheniiah Love- well's company is fonnjects of dispute and litigation. Mason obtained a new patent from the Plymouth (England) Council of the land between the ^lerriniack and the Piscatacpia IJivers under tlie title of New Hamp- shire, (ireat troubles arose iVom the overlapl)ing of one grant of land on another abvady given. Ihil in spite of these conflicts of title, the lands were gradually taken up and settled, and towns es- tablished. These New Ilami.shiie grants cnnie. ;is \v;is lieM, int.'. •2,2 HISTORY OF WILTOX. coiitliet witli the interest of jNIassachusetts, and ^lasou was pro- nounced in the journal of (Governor Winthrop as -'the chief movei- in all attempts against us." The New Hampshire settlements covered by the patents of Mason and Gorges, being in a divided and unsettled condition and under conflicting authorities, were Hnally united with Massachusetts, which assumed jurisdiction over the whole.* The IMason grants being thus vacated, the heirs lost the estate which had been willed to them by the original proprietor, Captain John Mason. IJut in l()(iO the government of Chai'les IT. declared that Kobert .Mason, grandson and heir of Captain John Mason, had a good aiid legal title to the province of New Hampshire. But ditllculties arose whicli preveiited the reinstatement of his rights. In K!?-") a renewed declaration of his legal title was put forth by royal authority, but Mason linally died in 1088, without realizing the fulfilment of his hopes and labors, and left liis l>arren claims to his two sons, John and Kobert. These charter titles, however, were purchased afterwards by a company who gave grants to settlers, and were termed the " Masonian Proprietors." This brief sketch will explain the origin of this title. The proprietors were chietl}' wealthy residents of Portsmouth and the vicinity, and they began business in 1748, first by quit-claiming to settlers grants of laud previously made during the disputes between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and then by making jiew grants in their own name. SALIOr-CAXADA.- The fust movement towards the settlement of Wilton was made in ]7;5r>. On the l!»th of June of that year a petition was presented to the (general Court of Massachusetts by Samuel King and others for relief in consideration "of their sufferings " in the expedition to Canada under Sir William Phips in the year 1()!>0. Agreeably to the old Roman method of rewarding military services by colonizing the veterans, a committee was chosen, consisting of Sanniel Wells, Es(i., Sanmel Ciiandler and .lohn Hobsou, to lay out a township of tlie <-ontents of six miles s(|ii:ire, west of Narragansette,t called • .«, or Souliegan Kast. SALEjr-CANADA. 23 Number Three or Amherst, and also caUed Souhegau West, and return a i)lat thereof to tliis C'ouit witliin twelve months for con- firmation. This tract, including Lvudeborough and tlie north part of Wilton, received then the name of Salem-Canada.* 'i'lie term "Canada " was obviously given on account of the remembrance of the expe- dition to Canada. The i)relix of •• Salem " was, perhaps, due to the fact that, in the early history of the country, Essex Co'.mty. Massa- chusetts, of which Salem was the shire town or capital, was represented as extending back Avestward from the seaboard to the Connecticut liiver, covering, of course, as may l>e seen by the map, the territory now ocC'U[)ied by the towns of I.yndeborough and Wilton. It has also been suggested that the signers of the petition to the (Jeneral Court for relief were probably residents of Salem and vicinity. The town of Salem-Canada, six miles square, was to be divided into sixty-three ecpial shares, one of which was to be for the first settled minister, one for the ministry, and one for the school. The conditions of settlement were that on each share, withiii three years, a good family should be settled ; a house built eighteen feet square and seven feet stud at least ; that six acres of land should be cultivated: that the inhal)itants should settle a. learned orthodox minister, and liuild aiul linisli a convenient meeting-house for the public worship of (iod. Sevvall Putnam, Kstj., says : " TIhm'c is uodonbt that the southeast part of Lyndeborough was the southeast [)art of Salem-Canada. The old people of Wilton man}- years ago used to say that the south line of Salem-Canada was between what is now Mr. Mark Holt's and Mr. Doe's house. A continuation of the line between the south- east part of Lyndel)orough and Milford to the west would run near Mr. Harvey A. Whiting's house on the Hopkins Place, and as it continued west would run between JNIr. JNlark Holt's and Mr. Doe's house. That shows that about one-third of the present town of Wilton was in Salem-Canada." Some feeling has been expressed of late as if Wilton liad en- croached on Lyndeborough, and taken aAvay a part of its territory. Hut Lyndeborough as a grant to IJenjamin Lynde and thirty others did not date till December ."), 17.");), four years after Hadger's set- tlement and that of others in Salem-Canada. Lyndeborough was * See Appendix lo tliis (hiipter. 24 HISTORY OF WILTON. not incorporated until April 23, 1764, almost two years after Wilton was incorporated. This disposes entirely of the claim that any part of Wilton was ever a i)art of Lyndeborongh. Tliat about one-third of Wilton was once a part of Saleni-Canada no one will deny, but Salem-Canada was not identical with J.yndeborough any more than it was with AVilton. AMlton took away none of l.yudeborough's territory, and could not. in tlie nature of things, for Lyndel)orough was not in existence when Number Two, the predecessor of Wilton, was granted as a town. We cannot with any advantage rake over the embers in the old aslifs of past grievances to kindle new regrets and jealousies. J.et bygones be b3'gones. Our forefathers, no doubt, did the best tliey could under the circumstances, as we do now, and what is written is written, and what is done is done, and cannot be reversed or undone. Salem-t'anada was not Lyndeborongh any moi-e than it was "Wilton. Salem-Canada preceded both towns, and both towns took a portion of its territory, and Wilton had a right to do so as much as I^ynde- borough, and, as the first in the field, more right to do so. If .any l)arty had a right to complain it was Salem-Canada, because its territory h.ad been absorbed in Wilton and T.yndeborough. Wc confess that our gf)od neighbor, Lyndeborongh. since she became' Lyndeborongh, and not S.alem-Canada, has suffered muti- lation by a portion of her territory, in IT'.Mi, being annexed to Creentield, another portion, in IS.'):?, to JNIont Vernon, and still another portion, in IS?.'), to Milford. For these clippings no com- iHMisation was given to Lj'iideborough. But the territory takeii from Salem-Canaila to fonn, not Wilton, but ".Number Two," was made ui> to it by an equal amount of lands added on the noi'th. About the time of the first settlement there was a controversy bi'tween the authorities of New IIam[»shire and Massachusetts relating to the jurisdiction of the territory of southern New Ilanip- sliiii'. A delinite account of this dispute is given in Doctor N. Ilouton's History of Concord. For ten years the inhabitants in tliis part of tlu' stnte wei'e under tiie govennuent of Massachusetts. '• M Ml'.Kl! TWO." 'J'lie grant of Salem-Cana.la in 1 7:^". by the Massachusetts (;eneral Coiiil and the settlements formed in it. were followed in 17l:i hv tlie grant of a new township, fro)ii the |»roprietors liolding tiiuhM- the yi^^^^ ^^ ■ NU^ruKi; TWO."' .25 charter of John Tufton Mason, to a company of purchasers, forty-six in number.* IMany of them never resided on the property,' but afterwards soki their lands to settlers coniino- i,,. Those shares were drawn by lot. The deed conveyino- tH," land wns dated Oetol)er 1. 174!», at Dunstable, and the lots were .iiawn on October IC, 17-li». Tlie name Hrst given to the new township, which iucliKh'd on the north a part of Salem-C'nuada. was - Numbrr 'l^v<).•• The following conditions wciv prescribed by the proprietors to the grantees : 1. /I'wolotsor .-iii-liiy ;icn-s,.;,.-li ,„■ shar.'shoul.l he.o-iveul.,seh.M.|s. •'•■ The sliai-eli(,l,l,.,'s shoiihl make all ro,i(l<. '!• 'I'Ik' orioinal pioprielors sIi.m.1.1 I.e ex,.,„,,i i,-,,,,, all laxc 7. The sl,areh..l.lers shoul.l sHIle an,l l.uii.l hcusrs .„, inrly lot< '^- '■^"*''' -^'■"'•■'■^l I'l P.''y .s;l;;.;!;! to ai.l in iM.ihli,.- np the' town. 0. These n..t fnlliliin,- the .•nn,li.inn<. ex.vpt in ea,.rve.l tor 1 he I'.rilisi, naxy. This new township, which, with new territory on the south, in- cluded on the north a portion of •' Salein-Caunada," i-ecei\ed the name of '' Number Two," as stated above. This name was con- tinued until 17(;2, thirteen years, as the title of Salem-Canada had been for fourteen years, viz. : fi-om ] 7:',:> to I 7 p.i. •• Xumbei' ( )iie •■ was Ma.son, '• Number Two," Wilton. On.Iuue IS. 17(11. the following petition was addressed to (Joy ernor Henning Wentworth : To HiH ExA-Pllmaj. linudwi WenUimnh. Esq., Govpvuor. ,Cv.. i„ tlw ]>rnr- ince of Ne.w Hampshirp. r l.anil n. sanl I n.vnnv ..t the enntenls nt Mnv n.ile. s.p.are ,-alle,i ; known l.v 'I'.-.K.n.eol \nn.herL>. uhiel.Tovsnship honn.ls northerlv on l.vn.lehor- un-h.we<,,.rlynn,lS<,nlherlyonPe,,.rl,oron.:hSlipan.i\un.herI.Kast of you • Kxc('ll"y mill Honors that inro :i 'J'owiisliip .-inil 1 (' invested with such I'rivi- 26 HISTORY OF WILTON, on ye Marions Grant u settled and iinprovcil. tow ns. Wc woul.l lli.Tctorc 111 we may lie Incorjiorated leues and Innnunities as other Towns have antl do enjoy in this Province, for ye more easy carryino; on our Pulilic attairs cti*. ami tliat the said Corporation may be Hounded accordinji' to the Grant of the said Town- ship and your Petitioners as in duty bound will eviM- pi-ay. &v. June T8. 1761. James >[ann. Henry Snow . .lohu < ram. William (Jibsoii. .lonathaii Stevens. William Kinkeid. Haezial JIamlilet. William .Maiisur. Klexander Milieen'. Robert Smith. .lohn Dale. William Vance, John Burton. Hobert Kenker. i'hilip Putnam. David Barker. Kbeuezer Perry. .lohn Davison. Jonathan (ireele. lienjamin Thompson. liiiuli Smylie. Samuel Mansur. Jacob Putnam. The prayer of the i)etiti(>uers was gnuited, the lands were siir- ve^'ed, and the town was incorporated June ■>:>. 17<;2. under the name of Wilton, derived from an ancient borougli in Wiltshire, England.* This act of incorporation w^as to continue in force till January 1. ITC'i. Tlie first town meeting was held June 27, 17(>2, A second act of incorporation was granted January 2, 17()r). signed by Hon. lienning Wentworth, Governor of the Provim-e of New- Hampshire, -'to have continued until His Majesty's pleasure shall be fiu-tlier known." As His Majesty and His Majesty's successors have, so far as is known, taken no exception to it, it is presumed this act of incorporation remains valid to the present day. .\i»i>rrioN OF I'AUT OK wii.ToN TO tk:\ii*lk. In 1768 a petition t was addressed to the Governor and Council by the inhabitants of Peterborough Slip, Slipton or Sliptown, the part of Peterborough lying east of the mountains ctdled Pack or Petit Monadnock. to have one mile of the west part of Wilton, and extending the length of the town live miles, added to Peterborough Slip to form an independent town. To compensate f(n' this slice of a mile wide being taken off of Wilton, the petitioners also prayed that one mile wide of territory might be a.')'» and surveyetl A. D. ir)(; Propriftors of the Town of (Jrotoii ;is mii ('(piivjiiciit for wlwit was taken from tlicm by bittlctoii and ( oya.lms or Wiilards Farm (Iicini-- alioiit two acres and a half for one) and is in full satisfaction thereof, and tJiat the said Proprietors lie and are hereby allowed and imjiowered liy a Sur- veyor and Cliainmen on Oath to survey .md lay out the said ten thousand eiu-ht hmidri'il acres ill t lie -aid (ioiv. and ivliirn a I'laf thereof to this < 'oiirt witliin t\v(dvc montli-; for coiitiiniation to tlii'iii and their heirs and assijjns resjiectiv.dy. ' ' The bounds of the said tract are as follows : Hejiiimiiiu- .at the \oilb W C^t ( orncr.d I )iinstab|c al Dram-Ciip Hill by Solie,ii-aii River .and h'uniim Soinli in Umistablc line last l'eraiiiliulatiTa lit lilt' iiili;il(il;iiil< li><>k iiusscssioii (>[ ;iml ucfiiiiicd llic tt'iTitory. It w:is tlicir cusloin In cul tlic h;i\ upnii llic meadows jirnl stack it. ■■111(1 (';nl\ in llic siu-iiiii' to send up tlicir \(iiiiie easterly and westerly. Asa matter of fact, the ccmrse of the Merrimack is soutiierly for a long distance, from where it is formed by rhc union of the Winiie))esauk<'e and the Pemigewasset TJivers. and then it turns and runs t went y-tivc or tliirry miles in a northeasterly direction to its moulli: and tliis deflection in the current caused tlie disi)ute. 'J'he ditfereiu-e Ix'tweeii the actual and tlie supi)osed direction was a matter of little i)ractical iin]M)rrance so long as tiie neighboring t(UTitory remained unsettled. <»r so long as the two Provinces were essejitially under one govermnent : but as tlie ])opnlation im-reased it became an exciting and vexatious (piestion. Towns were chartered l)y Arassachusetts in territory claimed l)y \ew Trami)shire, and this action led to bitter feeling and pro- voking legislation. 3Iassachusetts contended for the land '• nominated in the lH)nd." wliich would caiiy tlie line titty miles nortliward into the very heart of Xew Hampshire : and on the otiierliand that Province stremmusly oi)posed this view of tlie case, and claimed that the line should run. east and west, three miles iiuitli of the mouth of the river. At onetime a royal conmiissioii was apjiointed to consider the suiiject. but their labors produced no satisfactory result. At last the niatt<'r was carried to F^nghiml for a decision, which was rendeii'd by the King on March ."■). 17:^-40. This jiidg lit was tiual and in lavor of NCw llanipsliire. It gave that Province not only all the territory in dispute, but a strij) of land fourteen miles in width, lying along her southern border, mostly west of the ^rerrimack. which had never Iteen claimed. This strip wa> the tract of land between the line running <'ast and west, three miles north of the sonthernmost trend of the river, and a similar line three miles north of its mouth. Hy the decision twenty-<'ight townsjiips were taken from AEassa- chusetts and I lanslVrred to Xew llami>shii-e. The settlement of this disputed (iiicsiidii was undoubtedly a public benefit, although at (he tim(> ii caused a gi-eat deal of bard feeling. In I'stablishing the new boundary J'awtiicki't Falls, situated now in the city of Lowell, and near the uiost soiitbern i)orlioii ol tli<' rivers i-onrsc. was taken as the starting-place, and the line that now separates the two states was run west, three miles lu.rth of this point. It wa^ surveyed ofiicinUy in the spring of 1741. with reference to the -eii l.-nifiil nt ibis dispnic. It will he readily seen l>y the foregoing tliat the line contended for by New Hampshire woidd run three iniles^or more north of the north line of Wilton. .>AI.I;M-( AN.\I).\. ".IniK' I'.ith. 17;l.). Sanuicl Wells Esq. Sjunucl Chandler and John Hobson were appointed a committee l>v the Oeneral Court of i SALKM-CAXADA. 31 Massachusetts to lay out a township of the contents of six square miles, west of Xarragansett Town, called " Number Three," and re- turn a plat thereof to this Court, within twelve months, for con- firmation." The following is a description of the tract of land called Salem- Canada, as laid out in May, 17."5<), by order of the authorities of Massachusetts Hay. and returned .June 2, IT^Wi : Begin niiij; uf a spnicc tn-c .iml nms north l»y tlie Needle 2l!H rods on province hind to a hemlock niaiked : tlien runs East ITmS percli on Province land to a township adjoiniii-i to and \\'m C8 o = u \(.rtli line of Wilton. l.MS nxis. S ~i 1 .V..»- miton. 2. Setr Boston. Spruce. L 402 perch. Township (iranted to .Simpson. 1460 perch Provinoe Land. yiiw Wilton. 480 perch. Diixhurii School Farm. 32 HISTORY OF WILTON. Ill tin- town c-U'rk"s oHk-e :it Lyndeborough is :i copy of the Saleiii- Cauada grant, and also a i)lan of tlie same, from which this is a copy. The distances, etc., of the several lines on this plan are [nit down tiie same as they are on tlie plan at Lyndeborongh. It will be seen that there is a discrei)ancy on the west line of fifty rods between the figures and tlie sum as wi-itten out, but it is the same in the description. Tlie dotted lines on this [)lau do not represent au}' lines on the plan at Lyndeborough, but represent the north line of Wilton, and the east line as far as Lyndeborough runs south. (.i;a,\t <»f rjiK masonian i-koimjiktoks. Kxtract from the deed making the grant of the township of Wilton l»y the Masonian Proprietors : Ti;«>vi\( K OF I I'uisiiMiit lolhc Power .111(1 Aullioril y liijiiilcd ;m(l Ni:\v IIami-miii;i;. i y.-si,.,! in m,- l)y tlic I'ropnclcr-^ «.t Lnnds i.urcliascd (.1 .h.lui ■|'uri(.ii .Mason Ks<|. in tlie Province of \e\v Hampshire l.y llicir vole Passed at their nieetini;- li
. .loseph French.- Kleaz.'r lilanchard. Zaclu;us Lovewell. SainiKd Farl<-y. William < 'iimmiiiqnare L\ in,-;- on the hranches of Soiiiie,i!,-aii river between I'elerborouh and IMuuson bound<'d .is lojlows. IJeiiinninii- at the Southwest r<.riierof t he i»remises at a \\ hite pine i ree. which i< the Xorlli- wcst corner of ihe Township Xo. 1 and runs from thence north five miles to a while ash m.irked. from Iheucc east rive I'liiles to a slake .•ind stones, from thence s.Mith live inile< to ;i Chi'stiuit tree marked, from llieiicc west five miles lo Ihe while pine tree first meulioiied whii-li said Township is laid out. dr.iw n lor.ind lli.> lolls ascertaiiK'd to each jiranlee resiiectively al>o iw<. loll- lor eiicoiiia.ii-emeiit for buihlinji- AFilU and thive slmres for Iiublic use- vi/,. one for the lirsl settled ^Minister, one for the Minisirv and for the school. MASONIAN GIIANT. 33 In witnesss whoreof [ the Subscriber Joseph Bhiiiehanl of l)uiistat>lo have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of Ot-tobor 1740. JOSKI'H liLANCHAUD. SCHEDULE OF LOTS DRAWN BY THE GRANTEES. Robert Fletcher. .Ir. . Joseph Blanchard. Jr Oliver Colburn Minister I Eleazer IJlancliard Kobert Fletcher. Jr. .. Zacheus Lovewell Oliver Farwell... John Isher Thomas Spalding John Lovewell. J Peter Powers Humphiey Ifobbs John f "onibs : Ki Joseph Blodgett 17 Samuel Fowle 1 "•• Josiah Swan 20 Ezra Carpenter ' 22 Jonathan ('unnninijs [ 23 Thomas Parker. Ji- 1 24 .rohn Varnuin 1 25 P<'ter Powers tt A. Dale 27 Ministrv ' 28 Thomas Eead, Esq ! 30 William Foster j 32 Mr. Thomas Fark<-r 34 Josiali Kuttertield 3.") Anthony Emory 3(i Benjamin Parker. Jr I 40 Peter Powers i 41 School lots I 42 Xehemiah Abbot j 43 Samuel (i reele I 45 Benjamin Faiwell ! 4(i Oliver AVhiting 47 Joseph Kiohardson 1 48 John Shead 49 Benjamin Farley j 50 Joseph Blodp^ett ! 51 John Kendall 52 Abraham Kendall i 53 Peter Powers 55 David Adams [ 5(5 Joseph French 57 H 18 34 HISTORY OF WILTON. SCHEDDLE OF LOTS DRAWN BV THE GKANTEES. CONTINUED. Sjiimiel FarltM- fi:^ William ( umiiiiiijis ()4 •loiiatliaii Powers (J") Saiiiuf'l ( 'uiuininf»;s (i(i Mill lots (i7 .John Dale (iS .Jacob l^itiiani (W Stephen H.-nvinaii 70 Airhalaus Dale 71 Xathaiiiel P\itiiaiii 72 Ephraini I'utiiani ; 7S i;{ 4 k; 17 4 k; r, k; :i lr> 4 4 I -2 5 .j .-) 4 SCHEDULE OF LOTS DRAWN BY THE GRANTORS. Tlioiuas Parker. Ks(j M. H. Went worth. Hscj.... .lothaiii Odionie. Ksi| .losejih Hlaiichanl. Escj . . . . Thomas Wallin^-ford. Ks.].. •Joshua IMeree. Ks([ Parker. Ks(| 21 otlu Will .Joliii Went worth .Jolin MotVatt. Esq Nathaniel Meserve antl ( ieorsje .JattVey. Es(i Daniel IMerce antl >[ary Moo Matthew f.ivermore, Estj... Piehanl Wil)irfl. Estj Theodore Atkinson. Est| . . . . .John Tiitton Mason. Esq Mark H. Wentworth. Es^q. -. S. Solly and ('. March. Esq.. 38 4 89 12 44 14 ,i4 14 58 15 ! 59 6 •r w < y. < -) S 10 .■) 8 -, 4 12 ;{ 4 10 ;{ H 11 2 :, 4 <) :, 19 10 .-, 2 « s fi 17 9 8 17 8 9 H 9 9 4 10 8 15 8 9 14 10 7 15 7 9 15 10 9 8 9 1 12 4 1 IS .s 20 9 IG • 20 I 14 20 19 The schedule of the lots drawn is certified thus : The afore-written lists were drawn and tinished at Dunstable, the Kith day uf October 171'.). ( ojty examined for •Jos. Bi.AXciiAKn. Proprietors' Clerk. COUNTY BOUNDS. 35 PKTITION RELATIVE TO COUNTY BOUNDS, ETC. To his Excellency John Wentworth Esq Captain (General and Governor in Chief in and over the Province of JVeio Hampshire, and to the Honorable his Majesty's Council and Hnise of Representatives in General Court assembled — The Petition of tis the Subscribers, humbly sheweth. That Youi- Petitioners beino; Inhabitants within the lines of the County Prescribed. (viz) Peterborough West Line and the Easterly Line of Litchfield. And Whereas by Information we are by a Petition from others to your ITon'^ leudered incapable by the fewness of Inhabitants and the unlikeness of Increase to Supjjort the Offii'ers of the ("ounty in such Sort, That any (rcntleman suitable therefor will be ITnwillin.n- to I'ndertake the Same: All which is a mistake. Tlie People are many And as We tliink able and Sufficient and tlie In^-rease INIore and More, the jjreatcr part of the County within s'l Lines bein- l{ci)aii-<' or Kchnilt. that the Bridge is of Pnl)]ir Benefit iieinw in the Direct way trom Kxeter to ( 'liarlestown No. 4 that 'i'iiree r,ri(li;-(>s. have heen Ki-ecteense of ihe lidial)itants of Wilton and a few other I'ersons — that the lnhal)itants of one Mile Slij) are few in Xinnher and tliey think it a Haidsliip to he j)iit to tlie ('liart>(' of it Alone — Therfore yonr Petitioners i>ray that Vonr Honours would take it into your wise Consideration and Direet in What Way the same shall he re- huilt— and your IVtitioners as in Duty Bound Shall ever Pray — .Vmos Fuller Samuel Sheldcu Stephen Buss Khene/er (handler .Joseph Ahl»ot .Taeol» .Vhhot Joseph Snow William Brown Fifield Holt Fifield Holt .Ir Amos Holt :Mary IVtteuirill Samuel Hutehinsoii David ChaniUer Iriah Wilkins *BenJ" ]>ewis *Simoii Blanehanl Motham Blanehard *Ben" Lewis Jimi- *Itiehard Boynloii *\Villiam P«'arson .Inner *Will"' parson *'rhonias I'earson *Hhene/er i)arson ♦Samuel parson *Nathan Hutehinsoii *Benj'' Hulehinson *Xathan Hutehin«.n tSanuiel Mitelieli tWilliam AUd [.Iun>- ACT (»i in(()i;i-<)i;ati<)N. Province of Xcw Hampshire— George the third h;i thi- yrace of (rod of Great Brittan France and Ireland Kinrj Defender of the faith Ac : To all and to whom these Presents shall come. Greetinrj : Whereas our Loyal subjects Inhabitants of a tract of Land within our Province of Xew-Hampsliin^ Known by the mime of No. 2. Lyino; on tlie branches of Soidiegan River between Peterborougli and Monson and contains five miles scjuare. have hundily Petitioned and I?e(piested us tliat they may be erected and incor- porated into a township and Infrancln/.ed witii tlie same powers and prlvilejj-es which other towns within our said Province by law have and enjoy: and it appearin.i>- unto us to !.<• con.tusive to the general o:ood of our said Province as w«dl as ..t the said Inhabilants in particular by nmintainin^-fiood ,„(ler and .-ncoura-iiiii- ihe culture of the Land that the same should l)e done. Those with this, murk (*) un.U.uhtclly Ih.-.l in what is now Milford. Those with this mark ft^ aiv IVtcrlmnMipli naiiics.— |s. I'litnani. t ACT OF INCORPORATION. 37 Know ye tlicn'rorc tli;it we i)f our si)«»ci;il (iiiioe ('crraiii Kiiowledo-o ;iiul for rh(> (MK'ouniii'tMiK'iit :\iu\ pidiuoriiiii- tlic i^ootl jjurposcs .-iforosaid by and witli the ndvips of our and well beloved H('uuiu<>- Weutworrh Esq: our; at the southwest corner of tin' prennses at a white i)ine tree wliicli is the north w(»st i-orner of No. (1)* and runs from tlu'iice north tive miles to a white ash tree marked: from ihence east ti\'e miles to a strake and stones: from theiu-(> south tive miles lo a Cliestiuit tree marked: from tlieiu-e west live miles to the while pine tree tirsl ntioned : lie and hereby are declared and ordained to be a i'ow u ( orporale and are hereliy Krected and Ini'orporafed into a liody Politick and ('or[)orate \t> lia\c continuance until his M:ijesty"s Pleasure sliall be further known by the name of Wilton, with all the powers, autlnu-ities. privileges, iunnuuities and fraiu-hizes which any othei- town in said Proviiu'e by law liold and enjoy to tlie said iidiabitants oi- who shall liereafter inhabit there and tlieir successors for said term always reservins>' to us our heirs and successors all ^Vhite Pine trees that are or shall be found e construed to extend or effect the private jjioperty of the soil witlun the limits afcn-esaid. ami as the several towns within our said Province ar<' by the laws thereof enabled and authorized to assend)le and by the Majority of the \'otei-s present to chuse sucli ofhcers and transact 1' wii/rox i-iiocKi'.DiNiJS. 17()S — 177;{. Wilton June y ii"' .lay 17(;s this Day if being- 'I'ownmeeting- at wilton A we the Subscribers attended where was tin' Committee from Peterborough Slip to see wheather the Town of wilton would Vote to l?e Ceive tlie East * Now Uri-envillc iiiul ilasou. 38 HISTORY OF WILTON. part of Peterborough Slip or Give them haf a mild of wiltou & when we Came to article mr Jiuttertield who was moderator would not ('all for a Vote on it But Said we will a Jorn the meeting til y^ 7 of July whieh he did the Connnittee a fore S'' Deziered a Coppy of their proi-eediugs bul Could not obtain it William mansur test Stephen Putnam hia Alexander Q Miiliken mark Portsmouth June 11"' 1768 Whereas we the Subscribers V)eing Agents appointed to carry on the Allair For Peterborough Slip & wiltou Relative tn their Petition Have agreed to I.eavc the whole Attair to His Exccellency and Couiu-il to do as in their Wisdom and Prudence Shall think Best Praying further opportu- nity to Lodge Such Papers as to Give your Execellency and Honours Further Light as witness our Hands Provided Such Papers are filled before the Day appointed for the Governors & Councils Determination, agent for Peterborough Slip Ephraim Heald agents for Wilton Joseph Buttertield James Dascombe I'KTITIOX FROM W^ILTOX : addressed to the Governor and Council, 17(JS We the iuHabitants of wiltou Hund)ly petition your Excellency & Honours That the East part of Peterborough Slip May Be anexed to wilton A Incorporated in to one Town with us it in Duty Bound Shall Ever pray &(' Wilton the 10 day 1708* William mansui- Ebenezer Perry James mansur Jonas Pci'ry his Abijah Perry ' Alexander O MilHkcn murk Stephen farnam HKMONSTKANCK FKOM THK IMIAHITANTS OK WII.TOX: addressed to the (iovernor aiul Council. 17(i8. May it jdease yoiu" Excellency and Hon"* We tin- Inhabitants of Wilton in said Provimc are notified i)y mr Sec'>' Atkinson, that the Inhabitants of P('t<'ri)orough Slii) have lately petitiouM y(»ur Excellency and Hon'^ for a Ciiartcr of incorporation granting Town i)rivileges it'' with Addition of one mile in wedth & the length of town to be taken oft" from the Town of Wilton and Added to i'eterbo'' Slip : in Consideration whereof a Slip to be Added on the Opposite i)art of the Town c<:c. That we may shew cause if any we have why the i)raycr of saiil i)etition should not be granted. * The luontli is inissiui;. REMONSTRANCE FROM WILTON. 39 Therefore we take liberty to say. that the situation aud Cirt'iunstauces of the !?aid Peterborou,u:h SUp was known by flie late Gov' & Couneel at the Time said Wilton was ineorporated : Notwithstanding saw tit to im-oi-po- rate Wilton for a Certain Liinniited Tcrni aecordiaji!; to its present form, and at the end of said Term granted another Charter of the like Contents (whieh were costly things to us) Add to this the piirehasers of .John Tufton Mason Es(| patent tix"d the boundaries of said Wilton as it is now held by Charter. :\nd we have a .Meeting iiouse in the Center of the Town very well Situated, have l)een at large exi)enee in Making highways to the same, and during the late war. many of us suffered largely. V<>t being Eneouraged by having t)ur Town Continued in its i)resent form sur- mounted those Ditheulties : and have found means of late to defray part of the Publie Charge of the Province for which reasons among many others that may l)e offered by our Agent, are humbly of Opinion that the prayer of the petition above refered to ought not to be granted but if it should l)e thought otherwise, we beg leave to suggest further that the Design of (Granting an incori)oration to us. which was to promote Good ordei-, anil encourage the Cultivation of our Lauds will be greatly retarded, that we shall be thrown into the utmost Confusion anray — Wilton Api-il 'IT ITliS. Nathan Ablxit l.'icbard Whitney Joseph Jlolt .lotham Mayuard .lolni Steel Philij) Putnam .lames Brown .lun' .losiah Parker >Villiam I'ierce (ieorge Coburn 'I'iiomas Richardson Richard Taylor .Teremiah Holt .Joseph Stiles Ephraini Jiuttertield .(onathan (ireele .lose])!! Snow .lames Jirown (;erge lyancey Benjamin ])arker Nathan Blanchard Stephen Jiutt<'rfi.-hl \:,thaniel (;reele II 1^1 .lolin Burton ^,. , ,, •'"'"• ^ >••''" An.os Buttertield M'TIh'H Buss Timothy Gray /.{'In Holt Benja Rideout I'riah Bolton Abijah Perry .loseph Holt .lun' .Tacob I'utnam Nathan Ballard .In" Jiurton .Inn' .Fonathan Cram .lohii Brown .In" Cumings 'I'iinothy Dale .leremiali Abbot .loseph Putnam Nathaiuel JMitnaiii Abiel Ablmt William Felton Oliver Holt .lanu-s Maxwell .lohn Burt(.n David Kenney .lohn Holt amos Pullei- .Jonathan Burton Abner Stiles .Tohn Cram .Inn' Simon Keyes Amos Holt Stephen Putnam 40 HISTORY OF WILTON. KXTKACTS VUOM rAl'EWS RELATIVE TO THE IXCOin'ORATIOX OF THK TOWN OK TEMIM.E. Wf rill' 111 ll:il)it:ints of The west Side of wiltoii in S'' proviiu'i' are williuii' To Be annexed To The Easr pait of ]iet('i-liorou.i»ii Slip Wiltoii April 27— 17CS William Felrou Kobei-r ^[ann Steplien Pntnani James mansur ^Villiam Mansur Steplien faniam ^^'illiam 'I'hompson EXTRACT^^ K1;<):M A I'ETITIOX OK A (OAnHTTEE OE THE INHAIUTAXTS of Peterborough Slip for an aet of Incorporation ••nieu runniuu; al)out East on Xew Ipswich north line 'I'o the Southeast Corner of S'' petershoroujjh Slip Still East on wilton South Line the Lenjjht of Two Eots Then Huiuiing' North Hetween tlie p]ightli I'c Xineth Jianges of Lots in S, bs4.), and was sold at auction by the administrator in Xovem])er following to Abel Fisk, Jr. The liistory of another of the early settlers, John Badger, is a I'oniautic one. We glean from INIr. (^rant's History of Lyndeborough and Dr. Ephraim Peabf)dy's Wilton Centennial the following inter- I'sting particulars : .lohn Badger was a native of England, and emigrated with two of his brothers, Joseph and Eliphalet, to America about 172«-!). His father was wealthy and had business for him to transact in Scot- hind. There he met Mary ^IcFarland, with whom he fell in love, but ills father, with the prejudice then prevailing against the Scots, forbade the connection. So the brothers were despatched to Amer- ica, and settled first in Nottingham, New Hampshire. But the pre- caution of the father was defeated. ^lary followed her lover to America, and the}' were married in jNIaine. But after some removals they came to live in Salem-Canada, and located their dwelling about a third of a mile east of .lohn Dale's house. The swell of land on which they lived has ever s'nu'e borne the name of the Badger Hill. Badger moved into his cabin in Apiil, 1 7;!'.), but the hardships of the l)ioneer life were too n)ucli for him. The other settlers near him went in tlie winter to a block-house sitiuited on the hill nortlieastei;ly from the present glass works in Lyndeborougli. But the Badgers with their three children. David, Robert and Mary — a younger one, Betsey, having died of injuries received in the burning of a house in Nottingham — reuiaiiu'd in their cabin during the winter, liadger died of consumption in February. I 7 lit. Dr. E. IVabody thus l,-lls the pallu-tic storv in his Wilton C'(>nten- nial address: Mr. \'>M\'^ry ,lic,l ill 111,, iiio-lii. ■n„. ,,r;ii-csl neiii-lil.nr w.t-^ lliive miles ilistjiiil iiiiii ilic uiuiiiKJ w.is covcieil Willi SHOW. Mi- wife eon-posed iiiin on tli<- iM'tl as tor rest, left licr ciiiMivii ( ot \\li(.m slie luj.l tliive. the oldest luit ei.ulit years ol ji-ic ) with tlieir l.icaklasi. mid with striel injimetions not to awake tli«'ir lather. ;is Ii,. was nsleep. :md. pnttiii.n- on her snow-s|i,„.s. proceeded to seek assistance. TJi.-ii. indeed, was a (b-eary niorniiiii. as sji,. went lorili iliron.uli the solii.irv woods of winter. Death is in her In.inr. RARLY SETTLERS. 43 and her chihhvu wait hci- return. I'phold lier tremliliiii; heart, thou Fatlier of the fatlierless and the widow's (iod ! Xeijihhors returned with her. A tree was holh)wed out for a eoftiii. and so in tlie solitude was he eonnnitted to the eartli. Deatli at all times eonies chiiiinji- the hearts of men with awe and ft^ir. Kvcn in poi)ulous cities, in tlie midst of thr tlirong and husy voices of life, an awful sense of solitude rests on those who witness the depai'turc of the dyiuii': and days and years shall pass, and they who heheld tlie scene shall enter that chaniher with silent steps and Inished voices and a shadow over their soids. What. then, must have been her loneliness. — a solitary widow in the wilderness! She must watch hy the bedside of her children alone: her tears shall be shed alone : she shall no more kneed by her husband's side to pray; his voice shall no more waken her at morinni;. and when tlie niirht approaches she shall unconsciously look forth to the forest. watcliiiiLi' for hi^ return. who shall never return asfaiii. A siugle example like this shows the hardships of tlie first settlers of a new region better tliaii any general description, however ex- tended or graphic. But the terrible hardships and trials through which Mrs. Badger [)assed were too mncli for her nervous system, and she became insane. In this condition of irresponsibleness. after a few years, she eonnnitted suicide. David and Robert Badger settled in Lyndeboroiigh a little nortli of the Badger Pond. The descendants of the P^nglish John Badger and tlie Scottish Mary McFarland are widely scattered over New England niid the Western States. There is a conflict of autliorities in regard to the place to which ^Irs. Badger went after the death of her hnsband. Mr. (irant, in his History of Lyndeborough, states that she removed with her children to Nottingham. But Mrs. Mary Pettengill of AVilton, granddaughter of INIary Badger, says she went to llollis. We can- not decide which is correct. There is also some variation in the account of the Badger children. Mr. Grant, a grandson of David Cram and Mary Badger, in his sketch of Lyndeborough in the County History says : '• The names of the children of Badger were David, Robert, Mary and Betsey, the hist named of whom was the youngest and died young in conseciuence of injuries received in the burning of a house in Nottingham."' The mother and children after the death of the father moved bacU lo Nottingham. 44 HISTORY OF WILTON. Mr. Grant also says he " has attempted to gather up a few frag- ments of history connected vvitli J the first settler' of liis nntive town lioui n source wliich will soon be removed from eartli." viz. : Sarali Hadger, a granddaughter of the said John Badger, who now lesides on the spot where David, tlic son of s:iid .lt)lin. lived :md died. lie believes the snl)Stance of it trutiiful and correct. But IMr. Sewall Putnam learnetl from Mrs. llermon I'ettengill, a daughter of Gideon Cram, and granddaughter of David and Mary (Badger) C'nim. wlio luul consulted records in Lyndeborough, that Mr. Biidgei- (Vu'd in Fel)ru:ny. 174(1. :tnd Mrs. Badger soon went to IloUis. And thnt on August 27, 1710, ;i daughter was born to Mrs. Biulger. who wns n;nned jM:»ry, who wns the grnndmother of Mrs. I'ettengill, :ind after whom she was named. ^lary Badger married David Cram, and their son D.-wid was the father of our respected townsman, David Cram. It is desirable to be perfectly accurate in all matters of history, whether it be that of a nation or a town, but where authorities, like those above, are in conflict, the only course is to state l)otli sides, and leave the reader to decide which has the prei)onderanci'. CHAPTER VI. TOWN INSTITUTIONS. It has l»een said that Ainericaii Liberty was boni in the cabin of the Mayflower in J()20, when the Pilgrims made a covenant with one another, and signed it, as tiie instrument of their civil and religious l)olity. But its earliest effective institutions were the town church, supported bj' the taxes of all the people, and the town meeting, to which all freemen were admitted, and which regulated all municipal affairs. Thus more than a century before a thought was entertaineil of a free and independent nation, separated from the parent country, the citizens of the Colonies were virtually put to school in the knowledge and practice of public and otticial duties in state and church, and were trained to administer the affairs of the nation in peace and war. I)e Tocipieville, in his " Democracy in America," the l)est work by a foreigner ever written upon our institutions, says: " In New Kngland political life had its origin in the townships, and it may be said that each of them originally formed an independent nation . " In the American township power has been distril)uted with ad- mirable skill for the purpose of interesting the greatest possible number of persons in the common weal. " The}' possess two advantages, which strongly excite the interest of mankind, namely : independence and authority. " It is incontestably true that the tastes and habits of republican government in the United States were first created in the townshii)s and the provincial assemblies." A good illustration of this public spirit and interest in the counnon weal, which was strengthened and cherished by the townshii) system, is found in the records of the town, dated July l."j and Se[)tember 'S, 1771, in which the inhabitants enter into a covenant of non- importation and non-consumption of British goods. 'I'his instrument 4() HISTORY OF WILTON. is given in full subsequently in the chapter on the " Revolutionary War." It seemed a trifling thing for this little community of farmer people, perched on the granite hills of a sparsely inhabited state, thus to fling defiance in the face of a great nation and its king, hut it had its serious meaning and weight. The act showed a determination to repel unjust laws by sacrifices of comfort and peace, and to vindicate the cause of freedom at whatever cost. It also showed sym[)athy and made common cause with the sister colonies, who, suffering from the Stamp Act and taxation without representation, and other invasions of the rights of British freemen, needed the support of brethren. That same spirit, acquiring force as it proceeded, sent " the embattled farmers " to Bunker Hill and Bennington, and finally, after a war of eight years with one of the greatest powers of the old world, won the independence of the new. TOWN :mkktin(;.s. These were usually held annually, the second Tuesday of March. A public notice was posted by the selectmen, informing the people when, where, and for the transaction of what business the meeting was called, and summoning the legal voters to assemble and dis- charge their legal duties as freemen. The assembly in early times was held in tiie church, but at the present day the meetings are held in a Town House, or hall, built for the purpose. A presiding officer called a Moderator was chosen, and prayer was offered by the minister of the church. A Town Clerk was elected to record the proceedings. A Board of Selectmen, usually consisting of three men, was chosen to administer the affairs of the town, relating to schools, roads, the poor, taxes, etc. A representative was chosen to the (reneral Court, or State Legislature, also a town treasurer, town collector, superintending school committee, tithing men, con- stables, etc. Reports were read by the officers of the preceding year in relation to roads, schools, taxes, bridges, and all matters l)ertaining to the welfare of the town. Thus the town clock was wound up to run another year. It was really a democratic republic in miniature. All power sprang from the people, and was referred directly back to tiie people, as the legitimate source of all human autliority. In these political schools the people were nurtured and strengthened for the days to come, the " times that tried men's .souls." And tiie permanence and success of the republican system of government depend to a considerable degree upon the extension TOWN MKETIXGS. 47 and efticiency of the public town nieetinu-. This is the nest egg of the political system of America. One who long filled important ortices in town, and who has l)een a carefnl observer, remarks : '■ I am unable to perceive where we have, in our political organizations, any that are purelj' demo- cratic, except in the towns and wards. All our other organizations, city, country, state, etc., arc re[)reseutative, and I think only in New England is the pure town organization still retained." The expenses of the town for the church, schools, roads, bridges, l)ublic improvements, the poor, etc., were met by taxes levied on all propert}', real and personal, collected by an officer appointed for the purpose, and paid over to the treasurer, to be disbursed by orders signed by the selectmen. I'nfortunately in many states since the formation of the government the township system has fallen into disuse, and so there has been in some respects a perceptible decline in municipal liberty and spirit, wliicli augurs ill for the future of the country. Reports of public affairs are now printed, not read before the assembly of the people and sulmiitted to their judgment. There is no discussion in the presence of the legal voters of the interests of the public. And the caucuses ''cut and dry" the measures to be adopted and select the men to be chosen to office, while the town meetings only ratify what has been determined on elsewhere. The restoration of the town meeting to its primitive place and i)Ower, and its extension to all the states of the Union, would be a most beneficial agenc}' in the progress of America. All hail the town meeting 1 TOWN OKKICEU^. The following arc the principal town officers from the date of the charter of the town in 1765 to 177"), when, the records having been burned, the list is not available : 176.') — Moderator: James Brown. Town Clerk : John Burton, .Ir. Selectmen : Ephniim Butterfield, John Dale, John Bur- ton, Jr. Treasurer : Abiel Abbot. 1 7()(» — Moderator: Ephraim Butterfield. Town Clerk: John Burton, Jr. Selectmen : Ephraim Butterfield, Nathan Ballard, *Philip Putnam. Al)ncr Stiles, Al)iel Abliot. Treasurer: Jonathan Cram. * riiilip I'utiiaiii iclused to scrvt- us sclcctiiiaii, ami Amos liolt was chosen in lii> place. 48 HISTORY OF WILTON. 17r,7 — ]^Iodenitor : James Brown. 'J own Clerk: John Burton, Jr. Selectmen : Abiel Abl)ot, Aimer Stiles, Philip Putnam, Joseph Buttertield. Treasurer : Jonathan Cram. 17(58 — Moderator: Ephraim Buttertield. Town Clerk : .John Bur- ton, .Ir. Selectmen : James Dascoml), Joseph Buttertield, Abiel Abbot, Philip Putnam, James Maxwell. Treasurer : Jonathan Cram. IVr.O — Moderator: James Brown. Town Clerk : John Burton, Jr. Selectmen: John Burton, Jr., James Dascomb, Jacob Abbot. Treasurer: Jonathan Cram. 1770 — Moderator: Richard Taylor. Town Clerk: .lohn Burton, .Ir. Selectmen: Jonathan Burton, Joseph Buttertield, Joseph Holt. 1771 — Moderator: Richard Taylor. Town Clerk: John Burton, .Ir. Selectmen : Richard Taylor, Abiel Abbot, John Burton, Jr. 1772 — ^Moderator : Richard 'J'aylor. Town Clerk: John Burton. Jr. Selectmen : Jacob Abbot, Aimer Stiles, Jonathan Martin. 177.) — Moderator: Jonathan Burton. Town Clerk : John Burton, Jr. Selectmen : William Al)bot, Jonathan Burton, Joseph Buttertield. 1774 — Moderator: Joseph Holt. Town Clerk: .John Burion, Jr. Selectmen : Joseph Holt, AVilliam Abbot. Jacob Adams. 177.") — Moderator: Josei)h Holt. Town Clerk: Jacob Abbot. Selectmen : Abiel Abbot, Philip Putnam, Nathan Ballard. nnrnox foi; town i;i:ri{Ksi:NTATi<)N. Tu the Iloiiurahlc Council «C JIoiisc of Itcpri-aentiUiccs in (rtneral Court Assembled — The IVtitioii of the Freeholders ct other liiliahitauts of the Towns of Lyiiilel)orou«ili it Wilton. Humbly Sheweth That ^\■iltou. Lyiidborough, the one ^lile Slip A Duxbury School Farm, by tlie ("onveutioti of this State, hi the I77.">, wer<' annexed to make one representation. — Tliat sensible of the Imi)ortanee of the (ieueial Cause, in which we are engaged, we have hitlierto. patienly Suhinitcd to the Disailvaiitages of an In- adcipiate Hepreseiitatioii, ratlicr than IiUerupt the Honorable Court by Petitioning for a IJedicss — Hut hoping you may have a leisure :Monu'nt, that you may improve in attending to our situation — We l)eg leave to lay before your |[oiiois the following facts — That in Wilton, there are l.-)4 Hatealde Polls, in l.yndshoiough ISO. and in th." one Mile Slip and Duxbury School Farm lil. all ubieh make l}-);^ — 'I'hat from tlie North west TOWN KEriiESENTATION. 40 |.;irl o\- l.yiulsl)»)n)ti<;-h. to the SduUi side of I lie one Mile Slip. ( n^Uowiiii,^ the most ruhlii-k Road), is about 1!) Miles, and Ilial lo every KKIOf, Paid i)y this State the aforeS'' Phices Pay 17£.. 3 .. 11 . ;{. — And tliat wlieii the IJepi-esentative is ("hoseii in one of the Towns, it is Impossible for tin- other 'I'own to N'ote with propriety in the Clioiee, Bein_s; ignorant of tin* abilities of tlie Inhabitants of s'' Town — add to this, their Ignoranee of the Proeeedings of the Geneal Court, and consequently of their Politieal duty. Therefore your Petitioners Humbly Supplicate your Honors to grant to Lyndsl)orough and Wilton, the Priviledge of a Seperate IJepresentation — And your Petitioners as in Duty Hound shall ever pray. Dated at Wilton Orto'" .-)>'' 17S0 Jaeob Abbot ),. TM , .> 1 ■ M 'J'xi'iittee l^^ben' liOcKwood ^ William Abb..t.Jr)f'«''^^''""" . David Badger ) " f ( onnnittee Levi Spalding William r.arron ) !<"• T.yndsbon.ugh SKI.KCTMKN (»1 nil. lOWN Ol WII.TOX SlXCi: ITS 1NCUU1\)K.VTII )X IN 17()2. Years of Service: .lames Brown. 17(12. ():5 2 .lohn Dale. 17(i-2. (14. (i.T .{ .lohn Cram. 17(i2 1 Kbenezer Perry. 17(W 1 •lacob Putnam, 17(;:i 1 Kl>hraim Butterfield. 17(;4-(><; .{ .lohn Burton, Jr.. 17(i4. (i.-), (>7, («1. 71 .•■) Nathan Ballard. 17(i(;. 7.-) 2 Amos Holt. 17(i(i 1 Abiel Abl)ot. 17(!(i-fiS. 71. 7.'), 82, s;5, !)2-l).'. 11 IMiilip Putnam. 17(i7. (J8, 7."i .{ .Joseph Buttertield, 1767, 08, 70, 73 A .lames Da.scomb, 1708, (59, 81 ;5 Abner Stiles, 1700, 07, 72 . ;{ .lames Maxwell, 1708 1 In the years 1700, 07, 08 tliere were live selectmen elected. .lacob Abbot, 170!), 72 2 .lonathiin Burton, 1770, 7;>, 77. 7il, 82, 8;{, SC-'.IO, !);{ -0.". ... II •loseph Holt. 1770, 74, 77 Richard Taylor. 1771, 7ii 2 •lonathan Martin, 1772, 8(i 2 William Abl)ot, Jr., 1773, 74, 78, 80, 84-00 II .lacob Adams, 1774, 70 2 Simon Keyes, 177(! 1 .lohn Dale, Jr., 1777, 84, 8.") ;{ Samuel Greele, 1778 1 50 HISTORY OF WILTON. . >ki,ixt>ii:n ok tmi. to\vn of wn/roN.— (•(»mpsI kd \r, .loshua BlaiH'hanU 177s . Moses Ptitnain, 177!>, ill-'.W . Ardialaus Hatclieldcr. 177!) . Hichanl Whitney. 1780 .lercmiah Abbot. 17.S1 Abrahaiu Mart on. 1781-S3. 1)4. ! .losci.h Abbot. Jr.. 1784, 8.") . SannuH Lovejo}', 178(5 . l)ani«'l l.ovejoy, 1787 Sanmol (Jrcelc, Jr.. 17SS. 8!). DO Jonathan IJvrrniorc. 17!»1 Barac-hias Abbot, 17!)1. U2 . Abh'l Wilson, 17!K;-181l>, IT, . Joseph Holt, Jr., 17!)(i— 180S. i: Kliphalct I'litiiani. 17!)(i-180r) . William rottcngill. 180C.-180S Isaae Spalding. 180!> Richard T. Buss, 1801) . Lewis Smith, 1810, 11, l.J. 14. 2 Ephraim Peabody, 181()-i:. Ezra Abbot. 181-2, l(j. 17 . Jonathan Burton, Jr., 1S1;{. 14. John Mark, ]81()-22 John Stevens, 1818-2;? Oliver Whiling, 182;^-2(i. 28 . Asa Stiles, 182:5 . Jonathan Parkhurst. 1824. 20. J Amos Holt, Jr., 1825 .... Timothy Abbot. 1827 .... Abram Whittemore, 1828. 40. 4! Joel Al)bot. 182!)-;n Oliver IVrham. 1829-;{1 Daniel Batehelder. 18:}()-;5(! . Timothy Gray. 1882 .... Oliver Barrett. 1838-38, 43-4G. 5(i . Josepli B. Howard, 1835-37 Moses T.ovejoy, Jr., 1837-31). 40. 43-4(i . Asa Stiles, Jr., 1838, 3!) Sewall Putnam. 1840. 42-45. 47. 4!). .'>(). .■)5 Jabez (;oldsmith, 1841 Hermon IN'ttengill, 1841 David (ram, 1847-.")0 . .Mark N. Spalding, 1848 Samuel Sheldeu, 1841), 5( Isaae Abbot, 1851 . 2'.). 33. 34, 42-48, 51-54 12 SKLECTMEN OF THE TOWN. 51 KI.KCTAIKN OK TlIK TOWN Ol WII.TON.— fONTIM Kf) Harris Abbot, 1851 William Lane, 1852 . .losepli Wilson, 1852-54 Saniuf'l X. ("enter, 1853, 71, 72 i'bcron Kusseil, 1854, 55 iicrvcy rwtiiani, 1855 Mosos (lark. 185fi rierc-e (iaj^e, 185(i . Lewis Howard, 1857-50 NVilliani Emerson, 1857, 58, 73 Nathan Flint, 1857 llermon Abbot, 1858-(;2. 71 (H'orge Buss, 1859, (>(l . Calvin B. Daseonib. 18(50 Harvey A. Wliitino-. 18(il-(!5 Jacob rutnani. 1801, (13, (14 John 1). Wilson, 1802. 7(> . Samuel Freiu-li, 1803, 04 . Samuel Barrett. 1865. 00 Charles Hesselton. 18(i5-()8, 70. Artemas Putnam. 1800. 07 . David A. Gregg, 18(i7, 08 Isaac K. Davis. 1808, (>!» I )avid Gregg, 18()0 . (Jeorge F. Holt, 180!) . •Joshua Rideout, 1870 Daniel Cragin, 1870-72. 74. 75 Levi A. Pierce, 1872 (ieorge S. Fowler. 1873-75 . William D. Stearns, 1874-7!) . (ieorge H. Keyes, 1876, 78-81 (ieorge B. Preble, 1877, 82 .John B. Hickey, 1877-79 . John A. :McGregor, 1880, 81 . Calvin H. Lewis, 1880-82 . Charles E. Barrett, 1882, 83 . Lewis W. Perham, 1883. 84, 87 William H. Barnes, 1883. 84 . (;eorge A. Rideout, 1884-86 (Jeorge I. Doe, 1885-87 . Stephen H. Dunbar, 1880 . (ieorge M. Hartshorn, 1887 STATIC SKN Timothy AI)l)ot, 1840. Joseph Xewell. 18(J5, "(id, tHS II50M WILTON : Daniel Batdielder. 184!). -50. Charles II. Hurns. 1873. 78. 52 HISTORY or WILTON. UKrUESKNTATIVES IN TlIK I'KOVINCI AT. (( )N(;l!K.sS, Jacob Abbot and Jonathan Martin were representatives in the Provincial Congress in 1774. HKI'KKSKNTATIVKS IX THK (iKNKI^AX < OIHT. In 177(i Wilton, Lyiuleborougii, Mile Slip and I)uxl)ury School Farm were classed together for representation. The i)etition for separate representation is dated October ;">, 1780. Dnring the six years they were classed together they were represented by Jacob Abbot in 1775 ; in 1776 and 1777 by Francis F^pps ; December 27. 1777, Abiel Abbot was elected. December l(i. 177S, C"a[)tain Nathaniel Batchelder was elected : December 1;"), 177!i, Abiel Abbot was elected; Jnue 1.'!. 17.si. William Abbot, Jr., was elected. F>oin that time until l-SOl William Abbot, Jr.. Abiel Abbot, and Philip Putnam were the representatives, Init of what particulai- years we have no records to show. Philip Putnam was elected in 1801, '02, '03, '04, 'O.') ; Abiel Wilson KSOC-ISU, inclusive: Ephraim Peabody, 1815, 'l(i. Mr. Peabody died on July 5, 181(5, and Abiel Wilson was elected to serve at the November session, and was re-elected in 1817, 1818 and 1811) ; John Stevens, 18'20-1823 ; Samuel Abbot, 1824, '25, '27 and '28 ; Jonathan Burton, 182(i aud 182!) ; Joel Abbot, 1830, '31, '32 and '38 ; Daniel Batchelder, 1835, '36 aud '37 ; Abram Whittemore, 1833, '34, '3'.), '40 aud '41 ; Oliver Barrett, 1842, '43 and '50; Timothy Abbot, 1844; David Cram, 1845, '46 and '47 ; Abiel Abbot, 184'J ; Jonathan Parkhurst, 1850 and '51; William Lane, 1852; -1853, voted not to send; Elbridge F. Perkins, 1854 ; Warren Keyes, 1855 ; Benjamin Baker, 1856 and '57; George L. Da.scoinbe, 1858 and '51); Timothy Parkhurst, 1860 and '62 ; William Barrett, 1861 ; Samuel Barrett, 1863 and '64; Harvey A. Whiting, 1865 and 'i^iy; Jacob Putnam aud George O. Whiting, 1867 and '68 ; Joel liesselton and Francis Green, 1860 and '70; Emery P. Thayer and Levi A. Pierce, 1871 and '72 ; Oliver Clark and James L. Hardy, 1873 ; Oliver Clark and David A. Gregg, 1874 ; David A. (Jregg and Daniel Cragin, 1875 ; Daniel Cragin and George S. Neville, 1876; David Gregg and David Whiting, 1877. In 1878 the Constitution was amended, and the election of State and County olllcers was made biennial. At the election in No\em- ber, 1878, after balloting three times, voted to indefinitely postpone I GENERAL COURT REPRESENTATIVES. 53 tlie article. George H. Blood and David E. Proctor were elected ill 1.SSU ; .lames L. Hardy. l.s.s-_> ; William I). Stearns, 1884 : Josiah Freeman, 188(;. VOTKS KOK (iOVKUNOH. (OMMKNCING 1802. 18.V2 — Noah Martin. 1 !'.» : Thomas H Sawyer, 70 ; John Atwood, 7.'i. 18.J3— Noah Martin, 1)51 ; .lames Bell, ('.7 ; John H. White, G8. 18.")4— Nathaniel B. Baker, 12(5: James Bell, (WJ : Jared Perkins, ~x : Scattering, 1 . l,s.-,.-)— Kali)li Metcalf, !:)('.: Nathaniel B. Baker, 121; Scatter- ing, 14. l.s:)(;— Ralph Metcalf, ir)2 : .lohn S. Wells, l.")7 ; Scattering 1. IS,-) 7— William Ilaile, 174; John S. Wells, l;");) : Scattering 1. l,s;)S— William Ilaile, 170; Asa P. Cate, l.'xS. 18rj9— Ichabod (ioodwin, 17."); Asa P. Cate, KiG. l8(;o— Ichabod Goodwin, 182; Asa P. Cate, 172. l.sr.l — Nathaniel S. Berry, 107 : George Stark, 16.j. IS(;2 — Nathaniel S. Berry, 1(1'); George Stark, 157. 18(;;5 — Joseph A. Gilmore, 144 ; Ira A. Eastman, IGl ; Walter Harriman, 20. l.S(;4— Joseph A. Gilmore, 175; Edward W. Harrington, 177. l.sr,.")— Frederick Smyth, 168: Edward W. Harrington, 173. 1 sr.r,— Frederick Smyth, 174; John G. Sinclair, 189. hSiu — Walter Harriman, 171 ; John G. Sinclair, 202. lS(;s— Walter Harriman, 19fi ; John G. Sinclair, 2;').S. ISG'.)— Onslow Stearns, 202; John Bedell, 2:V). 1870— Onslow Stearns, i:»;>; John Bedell, 200; Scattering, 2. 1871 — lames Pike, llHi; .lames A. Weston. 249, elected by the Legislatnre. 1.S72 — Ezekiel A. Straw. 20 1; .James A. Weston, 247; Scat- tering, 2. I,s7;; — Ezekiel A. Straw, 19G; .lames A. Weston, 2:39; Scat- tering, 5. 1.S74 — James A. W^eston, 222 ; Luther McCutciiins, 200 ; Scatter- ing, 4. 1875— Person C. Clieney, 192; Hiram H. Roberts, 25G ; Scatter- ing, :). 187G — Person C. Cheney, 201 ; Daniel Marcy, 245. 1877 — Benjamin F. Prescott, 197; Daniel Marcy, 22!i. 1878— Benjamin F. Prescott, isl ; Frank A. McKeaii, 217. 54 HISTORY OF WILTON. 1880— Charles H. Bell, 204 : Frank Jones, 240. 1882— Samuel W. Hale, 147 ; Martin V. B. Edgerly, 214. 1884— Moody Currier, 171 ; John M. Hill, 253 : L. D. Mason, 4. 188(') — Charles H. Sawyer, 148; Thomas Cogswell, 24o ; Josepii Wentworth, 1. After the Constitution was amended, a law was passed that con- stituted H Board of Supervisors for making and supervising the check list. Tiiey are chosen at the November election. SUPERVISORS OK ELECTIONS. 1878 — David (Iregg, Joshua F. Frye, George W. Boyntou. 1880 — Joshua F. Frye, INIichael P. Stanton, (ieorge W. Hoynton. 1882 — James Sheldon, John B. Hickey, Jacob Putnam. 1884 — John B. Hickey, Artemas O. Barker. Sumner Blauchard. 1 CHAPTER VII. MANNERS AM) ( I'STOMS. A wliolo world of lial)its and usages, once in active exercise in New Kngland rural life has passed awa}' almost entirely, never to return. Increased population, centering in larger villages and cities, labor-saving machinery, increase of manufactures, the di- \ ision of labor, change of occupations, rail-road, telegraphic and telephonic intercourse, the influx of foreigners with different habits, and the emigration of the native-born Yankee to the west and south, liave disintegrated and swept away the manners and customs of fifty or a hundred years ago. The pioneer days and habits are gone. Society has grown less neighborly, but more philanthropic. Asso- ciation has taken the i)lace of individualism. IMan has lost some- thing which mankind has gained. The huskings, quiltings, wood- haulings, ohopping-bees, sleigh-rides, hunting-matches, afternoon tea-parties, raisings, house-warmings, — all have passed into history. Instead, w-e have picnics, Sunday school and otherwise, sea-side, mountain, and rail-road excursions, camping out for pleasure where once it was extreme necessity, country weeks, granges, lodges, summer boarding, the European or Pacific coast trip, church sup- pers and sociables, fail's and expositions to the end of the chapter. Men and women live less in private and more in public. Every- thing is interviewed, reported and [)ublished. The fierce light that once beat upon thrones and palaces now beats upon the cottage and the cabin. All the world is knowing what every body is saying, doing, and planning. Hut before the memory of the olden times wholly perishes, it is well to record the picture of what has already gathered somewhat of the hoar of antiquity. The age of Puritanism is no more. The uiuetecuth century, even, is almost closed. New leaves are turning and new |)ages opening in life's great book. 'I'he institution of /iG HISTOKY OF -VVII.TON. slavery is not the only one that has perished iu America. Other institutions and long-time customs, the growth of centuries, have yielded to modern innovation and arc numbered with the past. Ilium fiiit. In this chapter the recollections of Mrs. Allan ;ind Dr. Abbot portray to the life the Puritan age of New England. But many things have escaped their recall. The custom of boarding round was still in vogue vvhen I* kept the district school two winters, iu my dear old native town of Wilton. Hy this means the term of instruction was lengthened, and the fam- ilies of the district, by their hospitality, gained a better actjuaint- ance with the teacher. In the evening the scholars could be aided ))Y the master in their lessons. The best the house afforded was set before the school master, and it was well if he did not contract dyspepsia by the pies and cakes and rich viands that were urged upon his not reluctant appetite. But the custom of boarding round is now no more, unless in some of the remote districts. In the earl}' days when population was sparse, and the neighbors few and far between, it was a necessity to reinforce the individual strength by gathering numbers together on occasion and doing the work of weeks and months in a single da}'. When, therefore, the big heap of corn on the barn lioor was to be husked, what so natural as to turn the drudgery into a festival, call iu the neighbors, make a feast, have a good time, and do in one bright evening, with young and old, and in brisk activity, and scarcely feeling the fatigue, what would have otherwise dragged its slow length along for days and days in solitary and uncheered task-work? So, too, with getting up the year's wood-pile, many teams and many hands made quick work of the formidable job, and then a bountiful supper, a hearty expression of gratitude by the host, and a merry dispersion home- wards, relieved the monotony of hum-drum existence and eased the hard tasks of maiuial labor. Especially was this the case witii tiie more important events of raising a house, l)arn,or church. The summons went forth far and wide. Even neighboring towns sent their volunteers. The coun- try side was astir with expectation. On the eventful day people flocked in, in wagons, and on iiorse-back, nuni, women and children from every converging road and forest path to the scene of interest, Old friends met ami renewed their acquaintance, young lads and ^ JfYPE PRINTING CO. BOSTON MANNERS AND CUSTOMS. ,') / lassies modestly looked at one another for tlie (irst time, and made the measurement sileutl}' of character and worth. The business in hand went rapidlj' forward. The master workman and his men soon raised the timbers to their places and "brought forth the head- stone thereof with shoutings."* The mighty roofs of the olden tnue, the huge beams, the king posts, the heavy sills and spars, re- quired altogether ditterent management from the umbrella-like frames of modern fashion. The first-growth timber was solid and gigantic, and the buildings were made to stand for generations. It demanded the co-operation of a large niiinl)er of men tf) raise a house, barn, or church. And in doors, as well as out, the same custom of union in woik, and of converting toil into festivity was adopted by the Pnritan daughters. The sewing-bee and the (piilting-part}' were fashiona- ble. Every household at some time assembled the neigh])ors, and devoted the afternoon to these useful works, and called in their iuis- bands and ])rothers to a social tea and a merry evening. Many of the ancient houses have heirlooms of the past in the quilts, counter- panes, and homespun carpets wrought in these industrious merry- makings. So simple, yet so graphic, a picture of the New P^ngland manners and customs of the earlier times is given by one of the honored sons of "Wilton, Dr. Abiel Abbot, that we quote it entire. It is con- tained in the appendix to the Wilton C'entennial Address : "I will say a word about Sunday of olden times. On Saturday evening the work of the week was finished. My father, after wash- ing and pntting on a skillet of water, would get his razor and soap, sit down by the lire and take off his beard ; after which he would take his Bible, or sometimes some other book. My mother after washing the potatoes, etc., and preparing for Sunday food, used to make hasty-pudding for supper, which was eaten in milk, or, if that was wanting, with butter and molasses. The little children were put to bed ; eai'ly in the evening my father read a chapter in the Bible and offered a prayer, soon after which, the younger part of the family and the hired help went to bed ; indeed the family went to rest every night soon after sui)per, especially in the summer. Saturday night, and Sunday, and Sunday night a perfect stillness — no play going on, no laughing. Those of us who were old enough ♦ Zecliariul) IV. 7. 58 HISTORY OF WILTON. took the Testament, or learned the Catechism or a hymn : and read in the Testament or Primer to father or motlier, in the morning-. For lireakfast, when we had snHicient milk, we had bread and milk ; when this failed, bean and corn porridge was the snbstitnte. Some- time after the Revolutionary war, for Sunday morning tea and toast were often used. As we lived at a distance from meeting (nearly three miles) . tliosc who walked set out i)retty soon after nine o'clock, and those who rode on liorseback were obliged to .start soon after them; the roads and [jole biidges were very bad, and the horses always carried doulilf. and often a child in the mother's lap, and sometimes anotiier on llic ponunel of the snddle l)efore the father. All went to meeting, except some one to keep tlie house and take care of the cliildren who could not go to church or take care of themselves at home. The one that staid at liome was instructed when to put the pudding, i)ork and vegetables into the pot for sup- l)er after meeting. Those who went to meeting used to i)ut into their pockets for dinner some short-cake or douglmnts and cheese. We used to get home from meeting at four o'clock, often much later. Immediately the women set the table, and the men took care of the horses, and in the winter, of the cattle, sheep, pigs, etc. In the short days it would often be sundown l)efore, or very soon after, we got home. i'he sled with oxen was often used for meeting when the snow was deep, or by those who did not keep a horse. After supper the children and younger part of the family were called together and read in the Testament and Primer, and if there was time, said their Catechism (the Assembly's) and some short hymns and prayers. Soon after this, in the summer, befoie my father read in the Hible and offered prayer, the cows were brought from the pasture and milked. No work was performed except what was absolutely necessary ; the dishes for breakfast and supper were left unwashed till Monday. Every person in the town "able to go to meeting went: if any were absent, it was noticed, and it was sup- posed that sickness was the reason. If anyone was absent three or four Sundays, the tythiug-man would make liim a visit : tiiis, how- ever, was a rare case. Tlie Sabbath was not unpleasant to me; early hal)it, I suppose, rendered tlie restraint by no mean sirkscmie. 1 do not recall feeling gloomy, or disposed to play, or wishing Sun- day was gone or would not conic. I do not think of anything more to siiy about Smuhiy, ,.x,-,'[)t lluit the meeting-liousc was well tilled. I MANNEHS AND CUSTOMS. 59 "Now what moiv" sluill 1 say''' A word about schools. These were poor enough. We used to read, spell, write and cipher after a sort. Our teachers were not taught. The Primer, Dilworth's spel- ling book, and the Bible or Testament were the books. No arith- metic ; the ciphering was from the master's manuscript. My fa- ther became sensible that the schools were useless, and in the win- ter of 17H2 hired Mr. John Abbot, who was then a sophomore in college, to teach a month or five weeks in his vacation, and invited the district to send their children gratis. This gave a new com- plexion to the school in the south district ; and for a number of 3^ears after, qualified teachers were employed about eight weeks in the winter, usually scholars from college. Soon after the improve- ment in the south district, some of the other districts followed in the same course. To this impulse, I think, we may impute the ad- vance of Wilton before the neighboring towns in education, good morals and sound theology. I venerate my father and mother, more for their anxiety and sacrifices to give their children the l)est education, literary and religious, in their power, than for anything else. And it gives me, as I have no doubt it did them, and nmst you and all the rest of their descendants, the highest satisfaction that their desires were so well gratified, and their labors successful. Their children, grand-children, and so on to the twentieth genera- tion will liave reason to bless the memory of parents of such true worth. " Now for something else. For breakfast in olden times were l)read and milk, as soon as the cows were milked, for all the family. When milk failed, bean porridge with corn. About nine o'clock there was a "baiting" or luncheon of bread and cheese, or fried pork and potatoes. For dinner a good Indian pudding, often in it blueberries and suet ; pork and beef through the winter and spring : potatoes, turnip and cab])age, etc. At four or five o'clock p. m., in the summer some bread and cheese or the like. For supper bread and milk. When milk failed, milk i)orridge, hasty pudding and molasses, bread and molasses, bread and beer, etc. When there was company to entertain, chocolate for breakfast ; no cottee. " Pewter basins or porringers and sometimes wooden bowls were used when spoons were required ; trenchers or wooden plates were used at dinner ; when a friend dined, pewter plates were used by father and mother and the friend. You probably remember the pewter platters and plates usually standing on the shelves. None 60 HISTORY OF WILTON. but pewter spoons. 'J'lie eiip for beer was pewter. After which came the brown nuig. Jf a neighbor came in for any purpose, he was asked to cU'iuk beer or cider. When women visited their neigh- bors, they went early in the afternoon, carried their work, and re- turned home before sundown to take care of milking the cows, and so forth. Their entertainment was conmionly shortcake baked 1)y the lire, and tea, except in the early part of the Revolutionary war. For the visit tiiey often put on a clean chequered apron and hand- kerchief and short loose gown. " In the winter several of the neighbors would meet for a social evening, and would have a supper. There were no select parties ; all were neighbors in the Scripture sense. The maid and boy in the family, the same as the children in all respects. I do not recollect ever hearing a profane word in my father's family from any of his hired men, nor at school at Wilton or Andover academy. I do not think that profane language was used by any in the town till after the Kevolutionary war. Industry and economy were the order of the times. I do not remember seeing my father or mother angry : they were sometimes displeased, no doubt. My father in the win- ter used to go to Salem or Marblehead to market with shooks, hogshead staves, rye, pork, butter, etc., and procure salt, molasses, tea, rum, etc., for the year, as there were no traders in the new town. Rum was not used except in haying and harvest, and on particular occasions of hard service and exposure, such as washing sheep, burning large pieces of woodland, etc. Intoxication was very rare ; I do not remember more than one man being intoxicat- ed. Rum was commonly used at raising buildings ; half a gill was a good dram. After raising a building, if linished before night, the amusements were wrestling, goal, quoits, etc. (Joal was the favor- ite play with boys the day after Thanksgiving, and election days, which were all the holidays I remember, (iood humor and cheer- fulness always prevailcfl in our family, and it was generally so, I believe." Speaking of the mothers, tlu' same writer as al)ove says : •' They came to houses not Iniished, not painted, not ceiled, as we see them now ; they had no parlor, no carpets, no curtains, no sofa : for some of these every-ilay conveniences they had no word in their xocaltiihuy. Hut they were happy, — happiness is the property of mind. Tiiey took good care of the household. They wrought flax and wool : llu- card, the spinning-wheel and the loom were the fur- MANNERS AND CrSTO.MS. HI iiiliirc of the house. All wxmv flothed with doinestic proiUicts ; iirticles were also made for the market. They were healthy and strong : they and their daughters were not enfeebled by luxuries and delicacies, nor with working nuislins and embroidery ; tea and cake were rarely used ; coffee was unknown. Their dress was plain, and adapted to the season and their business : one dress answered for the day and the week. Their living and dress yn-o- duced no consumption as now. •• Our fathers and mothers were benevolent, hospitaljU- and kind ; the stranger was received, as in the most ancient time, with a hearty welcome. In their own neighborhood and town, they were all lirothers and sisters. There was an admirable equality, a home- feeling and a heart- feeling among all. Their visits were not form- al, ceremonious and heartless, Imt frank, cheerful and cordial. Their sympathy for the sick, unfortunate and distressed w^as ex- pressed by their ready assistance and kindly attectioned help. AN'hen prosperous all partook in the common joy ; when sickness or calamity befell any, all were affected, the sorrow was mutual, and aid and relief, as far as possible, were afforded. They were indeed one family — all members of one symi)athizing body. " The following reminiscences are by the late Mrs. Achsah (Saw- yer) Allan of Marion, IMaine : "I received a postal from Wilton saying, if sufficient encouragement is given it is proposed to publish a history of Wilton. It would be very pleasing to me to read the history. Had I the pen of a ready writer in my advanced age, 1 should enjoy giving to the history early recollections of my life in tliat town. The little 1 can give in my capacity is meagre compared with able writers, and what I write may be written Ity others, that will give clearer views in a more concise manner, yet 1 will try to state some of my early recollections from a child to twenty years of age, when I left for one of the eastern counties of Maine. "My father, Nathaniel Sawyer, a Revolutionary soldier of three years, married, came to Wilton in 1781, commenced on the farm now owned by Henry Gray. He toiled eighteen years on his farm. Hon. Jacob Al^bot traded in the town, when my father moved there. He kept a full su[)ply of goods for a country town. He was a man of unblemished character, ever ready for every good work. When he left the town it was considered a great loss to the people. 'I'he name he generally went by was ' Esquire Jacob,' which I heard from my parents. He closed his business about 171(7. My father luyoi £ s. (1, 2 1 o 2 1 11 3 9 1 2 fi 1) H (> (>2 HISTORY OF WII/rON. begau business in liis stead, as a store was very much needed. He built the store which, I presume, stands close to the dwelling house of Mr. (iray. and about ITlXi or 1707 he tilled it. The old books which I have in my possession show that his trade was good. I see many names of persons from all the surrounding or adjoining towns who traded at his store, or rather exchanged produce for goods, such as butter, cheese, pork, beans, rye, oats, flax-seed, ashes, etc. Here is a small sample of a bill I took ot¥, of charges, etc., dated February, 1803 : Debtor to Xiilhiiii Fcl). ;!. 1 lb suj^ar ]s; ] imi^- ol loddy Is. (■>. 1 (jt new nun 10. A j)t biiiiulv: 1 luii*!; flip i;{. crt'dit to -ii bushels of ashes at 9(1. 14. 2 (Its of new rum 2s. Dd. ; 1 (jt. molasses Is. •20. 2 vds t-alico Os. : 1 fur hat 2:5. 1 (jt liin 2s. (Id.; 1 lb. Shells Is. Credit by 27 bushels of oats at Is. (mI. per bushel. 2 bushels of heaus. " Federal money had not taken the place of pounds, shillings and l)ence, but came into use soon after. " It was common to go to the store with small articles of produce to exchange for goods. It was often a little stimulant would be called for, with the mistaken idea that it would lighten the cares, and labor would be more easily borne. Very few accounts were en- tered without many charges of the vile beverage. The mug held a (juart ; the half-mug, a pint. In winter flip was commonly called for, which was made from beer. An iron called the ' hottle ' was kept hanging in the fire-place to have it quickly heated to warm the beer. West India rum with loaf sugar, a toasted cracker, and nut- meg grated over it, made a drink worth tlie price. ' Toddy ' was a mixture of rum, sugar and water, with other fixings if required. ' Blackstrap ' was simply rum and molasses. Spirituous liquors were anciently much used in good families. No collection of peo- ple, no parties, no benefits to a neighbor such as huskings, etc., were held but something stronger must be served than the precious ale which was drawn from the well. Who would have thought of holding a glass of pure cold water to the lips of a poor sick child or friend sick with a fever? No cooking stoves were used before l^la, in the families, l)ut fire-places were large enough to admit a large log at the back with another not so large on the andiron in front, with a good supply of wood on the top. These made a fire that MANNERS AND CUSTOMS. fi3 was a joy to all the family, ami often a jtiue knot would be an addi- tion to make a little more light for the children to study their lessons by, for the morrow's school. Our brooms were made from the yel- low birch, stripped ; at times we had to use small hemlock twigs. "The schools were well attended, considering the distance to walk. There was some very cold weather, which made cold hands and feet, to say little of ears and noses. Such an article as a ther- mometer was not known to us children. No doubt we had zero weather with quite a number of degrees below. Children were not provided with the warm clothing that they are blest with now-a- days, yet they were punctual at school. *• Teachers many times boarded in different families, to lengthen the school. The summer schools passed oft' with little variation ; sewing was taught with reading and spelling. The lesson was learned from Perry's spelling book ; this was the guiding star from 1.S07 to 1812. " The larger scholars in the winter schools required help fi"om the teachers more than the small ones : they had to be a grade by them- selves. The school-house that was built near the old meeting-house is nearly ninety years old. I attended school in it seventy-eight years ago. The district was large then. "In 1«H) a school-house was built on the extreme west part of Mr. Oilman Mansur's field, on the north side of the road ; since then a new house has been built about a half a mile toward the P'rench village. Such a thing as bringing a pail of water into a school-room would have been thought out of order. How many times the scholars had to run to the well which belonged to the house, later owned by Dr. Parkhurst : how sweet the water would taste from the ' moss-covered bucket ' that hung to the sweep, ready to drop into the well. We could rest it on the curb and slake our thirst. A dish or tumbler was not provided in those days. "The old meeting-house on the common I how many have wor- shipped in it. I can see them now in imagination almost eighty years ago. '• I can hear the voices of Mr. Joshua lilanchard. Dea. John Bur- ton, Mr. Jeremiah Abbot ; what alto sounds Mr. Blanchard and Mr. Abbot produced. Deacon Burton had a strong tenor voice, and the pastor, Kev. Thomas Beede, was one that could perform his part well. 64 HISTORY OF WILTON. "The old meeting-house where our fathers worshipped, how sad tiuit it Avas destroyed by rutliless liauds ! How manj' times I have sat, when quite a child, looking at the golden dove, wondering she did not fly and Hnd some other resting place than on the sounding- board. "Many times I sat with cold hands and feet, Avishing the long- sermons would end. The foot-stove would be passed from one to another, to keep the feet comfortable ; yet the pews were very well filled, very few staid from church in those days. A warmer meet- ing-house was not conceived of then. The town was mostly settled by farmers. Every family manufactured their own cloth ; they could raise the wool, and the female part of the family could card, spin and weave it. It was very hard work for the shoulders to draAv the wool through the cards, and not unfrequently there Avould be parties among the 3'oung people to hel}) each other in breaking wool, which was considered half carded, when they had finished their aft- ernoon work. " Then Uncle Nathan Martin would find liis way to tiie house. Though blind he could fiddle. Very few in those days but could trip ' the light fantastic toe ' if accompanied by Uncle Nathan's violin. " Every day's wear was of .home manufacture. Such articles of comfort as undershirts, draAvers, and even lined pants I never heard mentioned before 1812. The first carding machine near Wilton Avas in NeAv IpsAvich, not earlier than 18U.S. Wool Avas carried there to be carded. Flax Avas raised by the majority of farmers. Summer clothing was mostly made fron'i flax and cotton. " Anciently I never heard of any dissension of religious opinions until 1808. The first minister of the town asked his dismission. Why, I never heard, but 1 always heard him spoken of as a truly good man. He never wasted words ; whatever he said he meant. He Avas once conversing with a friend about the cost of a liberal ed- ucation. Said he, ' Had I knoAvn that my son, whom 1 have edu- cated, would have chosen a legal profession, I never should have expended so much for him. ' His friend made ansAver to him, ' It is possil)le for hnvyers to be Christians. ' • I believe it, ' said he, ' but it is very rare.' " His death Avas very sudden. Soon after he had retired one night something unusual appeared in his l)reathing. His Avife spoke MANNKRS AN1> CISTOMS. (iO to him, ho iiiadi' no answer : sho went for a light, aneloved by the people and they felt his loss. IJev. Thomas Heede was the uext ordained minister. Some of the people were so pleased that they expressed themselves as haviny; their loss more than made np to them. ]Mr. Beede was a gentleman who could win the youth by his teachings iu school, and out of school, his kindness in various ways, his judicious advice iu little diHiculties, his readi- ness to render assistance to the needy, which if it coidd not always be in deeds was always in words of encouragemeut which had the effect to do good. How nmny have Iteen blest in their education by his efforts, not only for minor schools, but many for their col- legi.ate course. The few advantages with which I was blessed 1 owe to Mr. and .Mrs. IJeede. He was my first teacher anil my last, in school. "Mrs. Ueede was a lady witli whom one could not get acquaint- ed without loving her as a friend. In everything good she was ever active : iu disai)pointments or crosses she ever gave advice charita- bly. Jn isil Mr. Beede invited all the childi-en who would like to learn to sing to uieet at the school-house near tiie meeting-house, and he would instruct them. At the day appointed there was a great turnout. The school was (piite a success, there were some most excellent voices. It did not take long to learn the rules for vocal nuisic in those days ; the rising and falling of the notes Avere soon accomplished. The first tune practised was • Tittle Marll)or- ough,' the second was • Pl3'mouth.' When we could call the notes to those tunes, we imagined ourselves quite singers, with the praise of oiu- instructor, ^'ery few of that school are left to remember it now. In the ministry of Mr. Fisk they had what is termed congre- gational singing. They sang from David's Psalms. The Deacon would read a line, conunence the tune, all the people would follow liim, then another line, and they would finish the [)salm in that way. At last the younger singers wished to improve, and a Mi'. Herrick was hired to teach. He had three sessions a day. tiu' tunes were lively and they had a great interest in them. After a while they had a desire for instrumental music with the singing. This was most bitterly opposed by a number of men advanced in yeai's. They would leave the church every time singing commeiu-ed. Theii- 66 HISTORY OF WILTOX. prejudice was so stroug ajiaiiist it they would not stop to hear it. One said lie did not wish to hear tlie devil's tiddle (hass-viol) played on at any i)laee. He could not bear to hear it in chiircli. Another did not like the devil's baboon (bassoon). At last one of these men joined the l>aptist church in Mason ; it was some years before the Baptist churcli was orjianized in AVilton. "There was one veteran who was very nnich prejudiced aiiainst a certain ininistei- who exchanged with Mr. Beede. The old gentle- man did not mind him when he seated himself in tiie body seats. He started for the door, as soon as he found who was to preach. As he passed to the door, a man said to him. ' Stay and hear the rest.' He replied, ' The de'il a bit of it. I have heard enough of it alreadv.' '" CHAPTER VIII. COLO-MAI. l)()I\(iS TIIK ( HAKTKi; A I'Ki )V I N( I A I, l A X-WAHK A NT KX- THACT.S FKO.M ToWN l!K(i»HI)>. The eliuiter of the Town of Wiltou was renewed Jtui. 2, I 7(j.j, aud was a copy of the charter dated .Iiiue '2'), 1 7(j2 (heretofore given under the head of " Proprietary History " ) , as far as to and in- chidiug the words, -'and transact such affairs as hi tlu' s:iid hiws are declared." The remainder of tlie charter is as follows : 'J'iic ;iiiuii;il iiiccliiig ui siiid town, slijill l>c hclil lor Ihc choice ot >nu\ officers ii 11.1 Ilie piniM.s^'s iilore.sii.i on tlie sccoii.l ,M(.iHl:iy in Mjiicii :m- uuaily. In testimony wiiereol' we luive cjiiised tlie se;il ot our s.iid I'roviiice lo he hereunto affixed. ANirness Heniiiii>i- Weiitworth Ks(|. our (Joveiior and Coimnaiider ill (liieC ot our said Province the set-ond day of .lanuary in the fifth year of our J{eii;n. and in the year id our l.onl (lirisi one thou- sand seven liuiidred sixly-tive. Byliis Kxcelienc.x^ ( oniniaud wit li a.lvice .d Couiicii IJ. Wenlworlh. T. Aikin-on .lun. ( lerk. I'rovince of New llami)sliire. May 24'!'. ITC:.. I.'ecorded in the Book of < 'hartei-s i>;,i.-e 27!t \- 2>5(t. 1'1{(»\ 1\( lAI. TAX WAKKAN'I . The following seems to he the tirst iirovincial tax warrant to he found in the town records : ' , ^ ' I'rociiK-f (if I To the Sch'Ctincn of W'iltnii in ihf I'mvixcc of ' _ _ ' X'-ic Hnrnpshirc \ Xe\i^ Hampshire for the current near. 176o. J'uisiieiit to acts of tlie •^■eneial Asseinhly of said I'roviiico, for tlie as- sessing, levying and collecting the taxes gianted to his most Excellent Majesty within said I'rovince and for tlie Apportioning and Payment thereof into the Treasury of said I'rovince : Von are therefore in his Majesty's name herhy re(|uir<'il to .inscss the I'olls it Kslates within said Wilton liable hy l.iw to he taxed, the particu- (i8 HISTORY OF WILTON. l.ir Slims ill ISill- oT ( icdii of s.iiil I'icl;iiii:ition money ms liciciii incsciilird I'v: |(;i\ tln' >.iiiic iiild llic rri';i-ur> oT s;ii(l ProviiR-c or (•;iiisc llic same to l)c )i;iiil It.v the twenty tilth day of 1 )i'ccnil)('r next cnsn- iiiii- tlic (l.ilc lieicof. immcly the snm (if seven INmnils ten Shilliiiiis in \e\v tenor hills ot Cn'dil «( sjiid I'rovlnee. Von sli:iil direct tlie Constnlde of CoHeetoror said "Wilton who shall have said smns or any part tiiereof to eolleet to rceeivr of I he inhahilants of said Wilton, if said Inlialiitants «'e tit. Iln'ir res|ie(liv<' assosmeiil s i>\' said -inn. in saiil Hills of Credit ac- cordiiii;- to liicir scxciai Dciiominal ioii~. or in coined Silver at Six Shil- lin;;s \- eii;hl iicnce ]ir ounce. Trov wciiilil (d Slerliiii;' Alloy or in coiiid (;(dd al torn- I'oimds Kiiihlceii Sliillinus pr. ounce or in 11h' followinii- eonmiodilies lieiiii;- mendianlalde and ol the produce or mannlai'turi- i>f said Province. \i/. : U:ir Iron al live rounds pr hundred Weii Unsh.d. Winter wheal at one i'ouiid live Shillin.iis pr Uushel. I!arl..y at ten Shillinii-s pr r.nsliel. I'ork at Shilliiiii- !>i' pound. Meet al nine pence pr ]>ouiid. i'lax al tliree Sliilliniis pr pound. IJees wax at tive Shilliims pr pound, IJay lierry wax al Ihree Shilliiiii- six pence pr pound. W inter and Spriiiii' (..d Fish at lour Pounds pr (^iiinlal. i'ilcli al Ihree Pounds ten Siiillin.<;s pr I5arnd. 'I'ar al two I'ounds pr liarnd. 'I'lirpenline al lour Pounds pi-. Harrtd. W(dl tanned Sole leather at four Slnllinjis pr Pound. 'I'allow at two ShiHin«,s pr Pound, Wliite i)ine .loyst at four Pounds pr thousand feet. W'liite pine l)oards at five Pounds pr. thousand teet. While ( )ak t wo inch Plank al twenty live Pounds pr thousand feel. And you shall also assess tlie P(dls and Kstales aforesaid the sum of thir- leen I'ounds iw<> Shillinus and nine pence in Xew tenm- hills of Credit of said Province and jiay or cause the sami' lo be jiaid in said TreasurN hy Ihe twcntytiflli day (d' Decemher aforesaid. Vou shall also assess the Polls and Estates aforesaid the sinn of tliree I'onnd seven Shillings and six pence Proclamation ^foiiey and pay or cause the same to he jiaid into the 'Treasniy of said I'rovince t)y tlie tw^n- ly tiflh day of Decemher aforesaid. >'ou are also hi-rehy re(piired that some lime hidore the I wcntytifth day of l)eceiiii)er afores;iid. to send Ihe 'rreasnrer of said Province tlie name or names of the Coiisiahl(> or Constahles, Collector or Collectors, who have the said tax or any part thereof eomnritted to him or them to eolleet, the sum each was to eolleet. the date of the waiTant >?iven him for that inirpose ami the time he was (U'dered to pay the same into the Treasury. Dated at Portsmoutli in said Provhice the twcntyfourth day of .Inly in llie Hflh year of Ihe Pei-iii of liis ^Majesty (ieorji'e the third, over (;real Kritian. France i^c livland Kin;;- itc Annoqiie Dom. 17(i."). (;<•<.: .latVrey. Treas' i;xri{A( r> ii;i»:\i im; rows i.mccok'ds. 17 to rebuild the bridge near ( aptain Nathan Huti-hinson's mill, and that eadi l)erson should have the libeity to work out his rate to the sum afoiesaid. Viiled.Xii i-aise £(; Lawful money to lie hiid out for a school this [)resent year. Xov. -I'l' VU(;d. to raise six Pounds lawful money lo be l.-iid out for a school this jiresent year, (hose Jacob Abl)ot Alexander Milliken and Philip Put- nam a conunittee lo provide a school the j)resent year. 17(;ii. April .•). Voted, to raise .')£ Il>s. M. lawful mom-y to defray town charges. Voted, to raise £4 lawlul m ^y tn . — ( '< >NTINr KD. ITCit. Oct. lit. kept this year \'iz: Ovor the river at the liousi' ol' \athaii Ballard aiul ovci- (iainhrel Brooke and at David Keiiu('y"s and at .loliii Dales and near ye mid- dle of ye 'J\)wn. Vuted. to raise six I'ounds Ten shilliniis and eiijht penee for the support of a sehool this present year. < hose .John Stevens. Alexander Milllkin. John Dale and Iiiehard Taylor a eonnnittee to see said school money schooled out proportionahly. 1770. April 11. Voted, to rai.se ciirht jxiunds lawful money to defray town charges. April 2."i. Voted, to raise £-20 t() rebuild the bridge over the river, known by the name of Parker's bridge. Sept. 2S. Vuted, to raise thirteen pountls lawful money to rebuild Parker's bridge so called. 'I'he following bridges allowed to be maintained by tlie town : Parkers bridge, the bridge by Captain Xathan Hutchinson's mill, the bridge over the river by Timo- thy Dale's, the bridge to Lyn Ids. Sd. tn be laid out for the use of a school the present year, (hose the selectnu'U a com- ^ mittee to provide tlie school. 1771. Sf]}t. '2.">. ]7iti'd. to raise six Pounii< ti'u sliillings S |)ence to pro- vide M school the present year (hose Jonatlian Bur- ton .louathan Martin ■ Thomas Kussell and William Pierce a eonnnittee to pidviili" said st-hool. 1772. April 11. I'nti'd. to raise £;{() lawful moni>y to retiuild and repair the town bridges in .said town. ]'oted. that each person taxed to s:iid biidges should liavi' two shillings per day and e.Mcli yoke of oxen one shilling per day. Voted, that (vu-h person sliouM begin their days work at seven oclock in th(> forenoon. Voted, to raise on«' humlred jiouuds lawful money to be laid out in making and rejiairing the highway the {(resent year. looted, to allow each person taxed in town two sliillings and eight pence, and each yoke of oxen one shilling and four i»ence per day. ,ind «-.icli cart and each plougli eight pence per day. TOWN HKCORDS. ' 71 1772. S.-j)i. IM l'n(r,l. to huild ;i mcctiuii: li.msc in Hi,, n.wn ,,f Wilton. I'otr,/. to l„,ii,| s.n.j lions.- six-tv t.'niiiiiftee to provid.* Materials and huild said h..us.-. ^'nO',J. that said .•.•mmilt.-.- shall v.-n.lu.- tli.- timlM-r, l)<>anls shiiiii-l.-s an.l stones and ..tli.-r materials t.i huild said m.-.-tiiiii- lu'use. to the intent tliat every person rat.-.l iu sai.l town may hav.- an equal ehaiu-e to provide sai.l stuff and that sai.l eonunittee shall •rive notiee of said vendni- at ]^..^^^ ^,..^.,.„ ,,j,^.^ l)pfon. said time .)f veiidniiiii-. 177:{. April -n. Votrd. t.. rais.- fifty p..nn,ls lawful m y f.,r hi-hways th.- pres.-iil year. r<>/r,K t.. allow th.- sam.- pr. .l;iy for m.-n. ..x.-n. plow an.l eart a- th.- y.-;ir h.-tor.-. ■r./,',!. t..l,nil.| a ponn.l in s;,id t..wn t.. h.- tliirtv feet s.|uar.- within Ih.- walls, th.- wall six f.-.-t hiji-h A IVet tliiek at Ih.- hott.Hu. l-fo.,t at th.- |.,p an.l' a h.-w.-.I stiek ..f timh.-rs in. s,,nar.- ..n t..p. Vote,tu, rais- six i.onn.l< la wfnl m..n.-v t.. hnil.l sai.l Poun.l. VW<''L t.. huild a p.Mvh ..n Ih.- front si. I.- .,f th.- m.-.-tinu- hoiis.-. Vnir,L u, pn.vi.l.- ,.n.- hanvl .d' W.-st in.lia rum five tianvis \,.\v Knyland rum. on.- harr.-l t>f o-ood hrowii su,<.-ar. half ;i l...x .d\ir..o.l l.-ni..ns. tw.. h.av.'s .,f loaf suji-ar. I..r framin-;- an.l raisin- sai.l m.-.-tiuii-house. VotnL 111.- pr.-s.-nl .•..mmitt.-.- f..r l.nil.lin- said m.-.nin^- hous.- sh.ml.l pi-.ivi.l.- ent.'rlainm.-nl for th..<.- p..rs.)iis tliat help raise th.- s.-m,,.. (>e(. 21. Vn/r'l money which the town hath at intereist and apin'opriate it to the finishing of the meeting house. Voted, to build the pew..< aeeordiug to the plan exhibited. ]'ot>'d. the pews .«hould be built by the town. I'nlcrl. th.-il the pe\\ s should be sold to the highest bid- der, lie. or tiif> taking their choice throughout the whole. Voted, that none but the iidialntaiits oi tlie town that are freeholders shall be allowed to bid on. or i)uri-lias«' either of said pews. Chose Jonathan 31artin. Jona- than Burton, and Abner Stiles, committee for the sale of said Pews. Voted, to reserve the ]m'w .it the foot ot the pulpit stairs for a ministerial ])ew. Votnl, that the conunittee appointed to sell the pews execute a pioiiei- deed to the purchaser or jmrchasers of all right and title i.f the low n of. in. and \mto. said l)ews. Votfd, to liave tlu' i)ews in said meeting house complet- ed in 15 months. Voted, that tlie purcluisers of said pews pay one half of the purchase in one year and the otlier half in eigh- teen months. I'ofed. to raise £]()() lawful uu)ney foi- making and r<'- ])airiug liighways the present year. ]'oted. to ceil the meeting hou.se from the bottom llooi- to the bottom of the windows and the same in the galleries. Voted, to raise eight i)ouiids lawful money to ]>;iy for a school the present year. 1'oted, to sell tlie jiews in the gallery of the new meet- ing house. < 'ho.se .Tonatban liurton IMiili]. Tut nam and William .Vbbot said committee. Voted, to sell the old meeting bouse w ben the new house is tini.shed. ( liose the seletimen a (■•.nnnittee to sell the old meet- ing house. <'liose Jacob Abl)ol to keep the keys (.f the meeting liouse and t.ike I'.ire id' the cliristianing l.ason. \''.iti'd. to ajjpropriate the money ac(piiied by the sah- of '^i HELIOTYPE PRINTING C0,SOSTON MASS. TOWN RECORDS. 73 1775. M.nr. i;{. tlif pew:^ in tlio new lut'eriiiii- lioiisc townnls tinishinti- rlio ?*anu'. April 4. Voted, to raise titty i)ouiiiis lawful iiionc'v lo iiial;rcfablr to the precept from the (Jelleral As- -einbjy. 177S. In a warrant for a town meetiiii;- dated iM-b. 2'i 177S. is the loilowiiiii- article. '• In conjiinclion with the town (d' I.yiidehoronjiii if they see tit" to consider of the Articles of confederation and jieriietnal I'liioii be- I ween the Tnited Stales of America : And to <;ive our representali\e- instruction a.iireealde to the vote of the house of Heiire^entatives. At a ineetiiig ludd un- d.-r the afoivsaid warrant Fel,. iii". 177S. after dis- tinctly ami r.'peatedly readin*-- the Artitdes of ( oii- fVdcM-ation the town was dissatisfied with sonie(dauses in several Artiides. Theridore To/^'?. to choose a coinniitfee to consider and draw up some petition to the (Jeneral Court to be convened al i:\eter on the second Wednesday ill February instant . (h.we Jacob Abbot Km,. Me<troinied by ilic (o'li.'r.il Court for the s(de imrpose of framinu- and i.ayiui;' a permaiieiil plan or syl■tll^v.■^*t piirl iif Millbnl. .Mil.- Sli|) hiv soutli of l»u.\l.iir> { iiand lal)or at hiiiiiways he (Is. l)erday foroxen. .'N. pi'rday. Inra cart and I'low. Is. 4d. per (hiy. Vntexl. to api)roj)riate the nione\ accpiired by the sale >- iionse towards tiinsiiin- a permanent i)lan or system of <>-overnment for the future happiness ami well heinu; of tlie j>ood people of said state. Oct. >' Vidf'd. to raise £;")() to hire sclioolin*; tlic ))rf*sent year. Vidi'd. th.at the money to the town hy the sale (d' the Miidstry l.ofs now in the hands ,,|' rlic cdinnnttee ot sale should l.e put on interest. Y(,U'<1. to raise £100 k. huild and r.'pair lirid-.v-. Oct. 2S- the accounts luduiiht in: Votcd^ to <-hoose a connnittee t<> examine accounts to he hroiio-ht to the town anlf(l. to raise £100 to make and repair liii;hways tlie present year, also voted ;{()> \)v day tor a m.an l.">s ])cr ilay for a yoke of oxen and 7-^ Cd per da\ for carl and I'low. Vi)tr not to oppose ihe state «d \'eiiu(nil lieino- a se],aratc Stale, bid to use his inllii- 70 HISTORY OF WILTON. KXTiiACTs ri{():M nil. iown i{i:((>hi)>.— coNTiNrKn. ITT'.t. April l."!. i-iic.'. Ili;il t'hiiiu m:iy hr laid liy this slatt- to its liciiia.- amicxcd to this State in case it is not maiic a scpa- rali- Slate upon tlic in-iiii'iplf ot said It'tli'r. S.'pt. C. I'oliul. to (•hoos<. M coiiiinittcc of li\<' to tal«- lh<- I'iaii (d u,-ovfriim('iil under con^idciation and make sui-li rc- uiaiks a- shall think necessary and make i-eport to the town al liie adjouininent of tills meetiuij. .Tiieoh Abbot Ks(|. M.'ssis .lonalhan Martin. William AI)bot .Ir. Capl. IMnlip Putnam ami Dr. Kl)en.-z.'r Koekwood were chosen. Sept.Sii' I'o^cJ. to choose one person to represent them in Con- vention at Com-oi-d on Wednesday the -J-J'i of Sei)t. 177i) in compliance with the re(|uest of the town of Portisinoiith. Chose y[\. Moses Putnam for that jjurpo.se. Viite.fl, not to accept the plan of novermnent as it now stands, l)y a majority of ;{i-o\('rmnent foi- th<' State of New llampsliire 'I'hat it is their opinion that those relative to the choice of Councillors: the President of the Council and the .Secn'tary and tlM- .>rilitia officers, as also the .Vrticle asc<'rtainiu<>- the nund)er constitutini!: a (Quorum in eai-h branch id the lejiislature are excei)ti()nal)le. Our reasons ;i re as follows; P' That the eouiu-illors in each Couidy slioidd be chosen by the Hepicsentatives of their respective ( ountys or < 'ounty ( 'onventions. '2'i 'I'liat the President of iIh- Council and Secretary ouiiiit lobecdected by both branches of the l.eiiisla- ture. ;{'• That each company of the militia ought to choose their own caiil.iins. Sultalterns and undei- otlicers. 4"' and that no law be enacted nor any ,<;iant made without (he consent (d the major i)art of the repre- sentativ<'s and ( ouncillors of the st.afes. \'(>lrl,iiicli;inl Al.iicr Slilc^ ■■nid S;mnicl (iivclc ;i i miillcc lor ilnit inirposc. VuteiL to mis.- OdO lor ihc ih.- of sciiools tin- i.rcscul year. Cliosc An-iiclaiis I'litiiain. Sicplicii I'.ullcrlicld. William Abbot .Ir. Ificlianl \Vliitiii,ii-. (icorirc Cobuni. J ami .Icrciiiiah lloli ;i coiiiinitti-c to re. 10. Al :i meeliu^Li- licid in conjnndion with the town ol l.yndeborouiiii. Mile Slip -.uul l)u\bnry School farm al the Meetin;^- honse in AN'ilton on the iO"' id' Dec. 177!l. Chose Abi(d Al)bot to serve as K.'i.resentative lor Ihe alioxc said towns and districts in the Assem- bly lobelKdd at Kxeter on the third Wednesday ot Decendier and to <'mi»owt'r said i-epresentative for tlie term of one year from their first meeting' to transact Imsiness and imrsue such measmcs as they may judge iH'cessary lor the pnblic good, and in i)articuiar to vote for members of the Continental Congress. 17S(t. April 11. \'(>tfd. to raise £4:)()0 to make and icpair highways tiie present year. Voted, £(•> per day for hand labor, £.'{ per day for a yoke of oxen and 30s. per day for cart oi- l*low . June 12. }'oted, to allow for liand labor at highways the ]>resent year *£]2 i)er day for ox labor £0 i)er day. for a cart or plow £;{ per day instead of the sums voted at the meeling on the eleventh day of April last past. .July 111. I'olPd. that the sidectmen call on the delimpient sur- veyors to i-ebinld the bridge ovei- tiie north branch of (;ambr(d brook on the I'oad tliat leads to (ieorge Co- burn's. Oct. ."). Voted, to petition the ( ieneral Court for the privilege of representation separate from Lyndeborough. Voted, to choose a committee of three men to wait and consult the connuittee from Lyndeborough to know llieir minds concerning this matter. T.t Xathan Bal- lard .Mr. .lames Dascond) and Dea. John Burton, were chosen said connnittce. Voted, to Join the town of Lyndeborough in pelilimnng tlie <;ener:il Court for sejtarate representation. TOWN CI.KKKs (IK Wll/jON !■ HO.M 177.') H> 1SS7. Xo of Vcaro: Jacob Abbot. 177.".. Sl-SJ 4 Joseph Holt, 177(i-SO, inclusive ■< Showing the worthlessnes.t of the ciirroiuv :it this lime. S. I' <,S HISTOliY Ol' WILTUA. lOWN il.i:i{K> <>I WILTON.— ((»N|[MKI>. No of Years: ^Villiiml Abbot. 17S4-;i;5. "mcldsivc !)§ Mr. Al)b()t (lied Nov. ;{(>. 17i>;5. imd Abid Abbot \v;is jiiipuint.-d to fill out the \i\n-. Abiel Abbot. 17!»4-9(!. inriusivc M Abifl Wilson. ITitr-lSlT). inclusive l!t .louiith:iu Huitou. IS 1 (;•_)_>. iiifhisivc ls:>4-2.-) !)i •Foliii Stcv.Mis. 1S2;; i Mr. St. -v. Mis iviiiovcd to M;is(Mi \illa.i;c in the ImII. ;Mid .loii.-itli.iM IJurtoii was a|ipoiiil('(l lo till out tlic year, 'i'iinotliy I'arkimrst. is-_'i;-4(i. iiulusiv.-. 1S4;^-(;(I .... liH Oliver Harretl. 1S41. IJ 2 Samuel ]{arrett. J8()l J Calvin 1{. Daseoinb. lS(i2 1 David A. (ireitii-. IJ^CkM!."). inidusive .{ William W. (Ji.ldiuiis. isct; 1 Thomas II. Dillon. ISOT-C'.i. iiKliisiv.' 23 :Mr. Dillon l.dl Wilton in ibe fall, and William D. Stearn< u.as appointed to fill out Ibi' yeai-. William I). Siearn-. IS7II s(i. in(dui;i.i;i..\ ll> to < oN^l III 1 loNAI. ( ONVKNTioNS. lS.-,<)— Oliver Barren. lS77_\Villi;,in \. done- and (;eor-e S. X.^viii.'. The iirecediiiLi; ropy of the town •• doings "' dtirino the colonial period suogests several instructive lessons. I'liUlic spirit was a nuirked cliaracteristie of the founders of Wilton. Hard as were their toils and snlVcriniis in cstaliiishino' their little t-oniinonwealth, they did not forget the welfare (jf the i;onHniinity. while strivings for their private and personal interests. 1. They ex[)ended sums yearly, large for that period, for pub- lic iin})rovenieuts in roads and bridges. The bridges were built over streams subject to annual Hoods, and were often either entirely carried away or materially injured. The roads were built over steep hills or along water courses, where they were l»adly gidlied. and required often to be repaired. 2. The fathers of the town were fully alive to the value and necessity of education for tlieir rising community. Schools to them were as much a necessity as daily bread. If the inhabitants of Wilton liave been noted for their intelligence, and for the large nundjer of liberally educated persons, it is due to the wise care and foresight with which they fostered the free public schools. rATRIOTlSM OF WILTON. (V ;;. Nor (lid thi'V cnrr oiilv for their town und loi-al iiiti'ivstts. 'I'Ir'V luid :iii eye also to tlie well-lieiiig" of the state and nation. Patriotism was a passion in the breasts of these inoneers of the wilderness. lliey early chafed undei- the petty despotism of the mother country. 'J'liey pei'iiaps lirst hinted at complete iu(le[)end- ence, and before the ]M»'cklenburu' resolutions of Xoi'th Carolina. oi- the ureal Dt-claration. boldly proclainie(l the idea of national eman- cipation, and the free United States. I. IJut the best of all. and ci'own and consiMvation of all other interests, was their devotion to religion, and its great instruments, the church and the ministry. The original charter bore this testi- mony, and made pei'mauent provision for religious institutions. Successive meeting houses were built, ami pastors ordtiiued for this spechd work. 'I'he whole community was laid under contribution. It was made a part of the solid business of the town to see that re- ligion received no detriment or decrease of zeal and interest in the new community. I nity of purpose prevailed. Calvinist and Ar- miniau alike gave of their substance to the J^ord and His })ublic service. I'he day of speculation and indifferentism had not arrived. What was done, was done with a will. Whatever may have since been the ways and works of the town, it is satisfactory to know that llie roots of [)ublic spirit, education, patriotism, and Christian faith struck deep into the i)rimitive soil, and bore abundant fi-uit in tiie institutions, li\ cs and characters of succeeding generations. Long may this be the ciiaracter of our be- loved town as it respects these imi)ortant interests in all coming time 1 CHAPTER IX. THE KKVol.I J loNAKV WAK. 'riic riiited States, remote as they are from the old -\vorM, have been harassed I)}' repeated wars ever since their settlement. In the early colonial period the Indian guerilla warfare Avas a constant danger to the pioneers. Later the complications of European pol- itics entered into the problem, and the French and their savage allies devastated the frontiers. The Revolution of 1775-1780 fol- lowed, to which this chapter is specially devoted. The war of 181 '2 with (ireat Britain, which was a species of second Revolutionary war, was next in succession. Then came the Florida war with the Indians, and other border contests. From 184') to 1848 the Mexi- can war was waged to extend the area of slavery, and, hence, did not awaken enthusiasm in New England. And, last and greatest of all, the civil war of I8GI-I8G0 aroused the military ardor of the whole country, north and south, and ended with the glorious result of the overthrow of slavery, and the more perfect union of all tlu; states and territories in one American nation. It is not strange, therefore, that military affairs should engross a large share of attention in our history. Our civil and religious liberties have been purchased and maintained by the price of blood and sacrifices, ''labors, dangers and sufferings." In the absence of any standing army of importance, the institution of " the citi- zen soldiery" has taken precedence. Military honors have often opened the way to the chief offices of the republic, and seven gen- erals have been chosen Presidents of the Inited States. The relations of the colonies in 1774-7."» with Great Britain awakened the anxiety and interest of no part of the country more intensely than of New Hampshire. Nor was Wilton backward in patriotic zeal, whether it related to material aid of men and means. TOWN KKCOIIDS. HI oi- to lliat iiionil siii)i)f)r( and devotion lo the caiisc wliicli arc (.'(|ually nec'ossaiT to carry any liivat ent('i-i)rise to siiccfss and vic- tory. 'riic following extracts from tiie records of the town of Wilton show iu detail the action of the town in Revolntiouary matters. In a warrant dated duly '.', 1774. the second article is as follows : To see it tlic town will choose one nv more persons lo <{'\\t\ lo KxetiT in ~ai(l Province to represent tliis town in the (■lioie(^ ot l)elei;ates to a (ion- eral Coiiiiross to he lielil at Philadelphia the first day of September next : jiiin'cahle to till' ilesire of the late represent at iye< of this ri-ovince. w hieli will he exhil.iled at the iii.'el in.ii'. Article;;. To see if the (own will raise liy -ul)stripl i(ni. or oihei-wise. two pounds two ortation and iion-ccnismuptioii of u-oods and articles from old 10n,i;-lnnd. Tlu' sum mentioned in tlie tliird article of llie warrant was raised l>y subscription, and at a town meeting held .IiUy 1.'), 1774. it was I'otcd. to send one man to Kxeler to reprcM'nt tiii> town in the clioice of delegates for a general < 'on- -r.-s. proposed to he h(dd in JMiilad(dphia the first day of .Se])leml»er next, (hose .(acoh Ahliot. l>el<>- gate. ]'(it('i1. t«i send a comndttee to New Ipswich to consult with connnitlees from adjacent towns. A:c. < ho-e .lonalhan Martin, .lo^eph Iloll and Al)iel Aldx.t. s;iid committee. 177t. S.'pi. s. I'ntrd, to raise LIT. lawful money, lo provide the town"- stuck of auMuunition. ■Whereas, there lias been a covenaul <>t non-importation and -non-consmnption aureed upon liy committees from sundr> oi the neiiihhoriuii' towns to he signed hy the inhaliitani- of cMch town: 'i'hercdore. to see if the town will accept (d' said co\cnanl. and choose a connnittee to encourage ilie sii;inni;- Ihereol'. ami aNo to transact I he .illair- (d -aid covenant according to the tenor Iherecd'. or act or do an> other matter or thing i-elaliye iherelolhal the low n it:uils <•! tlic inun ul W illoii. li.iviu,:; laki-ii into our serious considci-atiou Ilic pict:iri<>iis y scvrral Acts <.f the British I'arMaiiiciit. tciuliiiii- lu ilicciiliiv •^ul)vcrn>i' wliicli is tlic act tor hiocldnn- u\> tlic harlior of IJostoii : and l.cin-;- lull\ sensible of our indispensable duty to lay iiold oil everv means in our power to preserve and recover tlie injured Coustitu- tiou ol our country, and cousi-ious. at the same time, of no aUernative Ite- twtM'u tlic liorrors of slavery or the carua.ii-e and desolation of civil war. hut a siisiKMisioii of all commercial intercourse with the Island of (Jreat Britain: do. iu the presence of (Jod. solemnly and in liood faitli. covenant and engage with each other :— First: That, from heuceforlh. we will sus|)end all commercial inter- course with the said Island (.f Great Britain, until the I'arliament shall cease to enact laws iniixtsing taxes on the c(donies without their consent, and until the inctended right of taxing is dropped, and Boston Port opened, aifd their anil our constitutional rights and privileges an- restored. Si-.((»M>: That there may be less temptation to others to continue in the said now dangerous coinmen-c. and in (u-der to ]n-omote industry, economy, arts and manuract uies among oursidves. which are of the last imiKU-tancc to the welfare and well-being of a comnnmity. we do. in like manner, solemnly co\enant : That we will not liny, purchase or consmne. or suffer any pei-son by. loi-. or inider us. to ])ui-ehase: nor will we use in our families, in any manner whatever, any goods, wares or mei-cliandize. which shall arrive in Amerii-a from (Jreat Britain, aloresaid. trom and alter the last day of August. 177-1 (exce]it (Uily such articles as shall he Judged absolutely necessary by a majority (d' the signei's hereof), and. as much as in us lies, to prevent our Ix'ing inten-upted and defeated in this only peaceable measure, entered into fiu- the recovery and iireservalion of our rights and the rights ol our brethren in our sister ( oloides. we agree to break off all trade and comnieicc with all persons who. preferring their private interests to the salvation of their now almost peiishing country. shall still continue to import goods fjoin (Tioat-Britain. or shall pun'has(> of those who iinp(u1 after the said last day of August, until the aforesaid jiretended right of taxing the Colonies shall be given up or dropped (ex- cept so much as Christian duties require). Third: As a refusal to come into this, or similar agree nt. which promises deliverance of our country from the calamities it now feels, and which, like a torrent, are rushing upon it with increasing violence, must, in our opinion, evidence a disi)ositioii inimii-al to. or criniiiially negligent of. the common safety : it is agreed that all siu-li ought to he considered, and shall by us be esteemed, as eiicoiiragers of contumacious innxuters. Imu inn: We heieby furlhei- engage that we wilt use all reasonal)l(^ methods to encourage and promote th«> protluction of manufactures PArUIOTItilSI OF WILTON. 83 .•inioiii; om-st'lvt's. thai tlii~ (•(uciiaiit ami riiii-aj^cincnr may Ik- as litMc dct- riincMilal to omsolvcs and our rclloAV-couiifiyiiicu as possildc. J.ASTLV : Wo allow ouisdvcs liberty to fom])ly witli Mic result of the (icueral C'oiiiJircss at riiila(lcli)liia. Also, \vc a.<;rcc to inal

ii>iiii -uitaMc l)y tlic niajoriTy of signers, after notice iii\<'n in a i)ulilic manner. l)y a connnitlee eliosen foi- lliat purptKc: wliicii notice siiali he eij;iit days ))efore th<' meelinii-. ''Fioin Deeeuibcr, 1 774, to April following," says I. \V . Ilani- iiioud ill the Revolutionary War Rolls of New Hampshire, lutro- (luction, pages ."51, ;52, "the people were counselling among them- .selves, calmly deliberating upon the exigencies of the times, and energetically preparing for the crisis which they felt must come. "The sentiment which pervaded the community is plainW shown liy the address of tlie convention of delegates, which convened at Exeter, January ■2'), 177.">. in which tliey counselled the people to maintain peace, harmony and union among themselves, to practise economy, to promote manufactiu'es, ax'oid lawsuits, improve them- selves in such military arts as would best fit them for real action in an engagement, and to imitate their forefathers by appealing to the Divine Being to esi)ouse tlieir righteous cause, secure their liberties, and fix them "on a firm and lasting basis.' ''Companies were formed and drilled, and when, on the IKth day of April, 177."), the crisis came, the men of New Haiupshire drop))ed their implements of industry, seized whatever they could of imple- ments of warfare, and by companies, by tens, by fives and by twos hurried to the front. The same spirit pervaded the women, many of wiiom spent the nights of the IWth and "iuth in making clothes, baking bread, and moulding bullets for their husbands and sons, l»idding them good-bye at daylight with a (iod-speed on their tremu- lous lips, and, while the men went forth to repel the invading army, the women tilled the soil, spun the yarn, and wove the cloth that clothed the family. The number of men that went from this state [New Hampshire] to Cambridge at that time is unknown ; many were not organized into companies, some returned after being absent from one to two weeks, and many for eight months, forming the nucleus for the regiments of Stark and Reed, which did admir- able service at Bunker Hill." We now return to the minutes of the town. 177."). .Ian. 17. Allowed Jaeoh Ahhot Ss. lor liis servic(>s at Km-k-p. ( hose .Jacob .\bi)ot Deputy to si-nd to JOxeter on tlie 84 HISTORY OF WILTON. i\\ N. — ( ONIIM I. 177."). . I, -I II. 17. -J.")'!' oT lliis iiisliiiil. .I;iim.ir.\ . U>\- llic rlmicr of di-lc- li'ntcs to rcprcsciil tin- I'lovincc in .iiKillicr < (PiUiiiciit- ;.l ((.iiiiivss. Ill Ur' wamiiit tor a town iiiet'liug- to 1)0 held Feb. 27. 177.'), is the foUowiug article : 'I'o sec it the low 11 will rditioii llic ( ;cn<'r;ii Coiirl ot llic I'lovitiee tor ii Kedress of ( JricvMiicc ncspcrtiiii;- tlic adtUtioii ot the Olliecrs" Vny in the Continental army this Present Year, and Cliosc a Comniiltee for that rur- posc. .inil do any and i-vcry other thinu.' tlicreoii as tlic Town Sliiill think I'roi.er. At tin- t(nvii iiieetiiig il was ]-uh''l. lo rctilion lh<- (icncr.-il Conn ..t llic Colons Uiat ilicy i'clitiou the (icneral Con.u-ress Kcspccl ini: tin- additional I'ay of sonic ot Ihc Otiiccrs in the Conti- ncut.-il Army. The following i)etilioii. being dralted. \va^ read twiee: Totlir ilonorai.i.' Conneii and iion-cot If.'piv-.Milal i vcs lor the ( olo- ny ot Ni-u llamp intended, hiil h.is ^ixcn fo'ui'ral Dissatis- taetion amon- tiic I'livale Soldiei<. and. anion- oilier Reasons. lia< heeii made n>c o| for ihe I »isconragemeiil ot Soldier^" Lisiini;- in lli.' ( ■oiiliiienl- :il arm.\ . .and wc hound will <'Ver Pray. A I rue copy, .lacoh Ahhoi. Town Clerk. The al)ove w:i> voted, and it vv:is also voted that tin- seleelnien sign the afoii'said pidition in beiiaU' of the town. TOWN RECORDS. 85 177."). Ain-ill. Allow.-.l .l.icdl) Al.hor lor liis -..Tvioc- .iiid cNpi-iix'-^ in i-('|ircs<'iiliiii;- lliis rnw n in ihc I'lox iiicinl ( 'oiii;r('s> £1 (Is. -111. Voted. I<> niisc .-i-^ niiniilc iiicii •!'> piiv.ilcs. iwn coin- iiiissioiicd otlii-crs. run tf'(H; au\\:xv< A m.-nrli l..r.icli (.llicci- .iilil -njdicr. ;ill- .■!• Iii<'\ aiv .-nll.-d t,. ;in expcdit i-.n. till llicy linv VolrxL lu v\u)uiile>. Aii; a ti)\\\ mi.kiim;. Procinci' of I ijn .i T" A)iios FnUei\ (Jo>tMnhle for tin- tovm \ no Hampshire. ) ' ■ ■••■ ,,/ WiHon. (rre.etintj. Hy us the siiliscrihers. you are heiviix reipiireil fortliwith to warn all ihe tTci'holili-rs ami other inliahilant - ol tlie town o| Wilton, .iloresaiii. in \ our ilistrict. ipialilie.l hy l.-iw to vote in tow liiiu'. Ih.it they meet at the iiieetin-' jioiise in s.-ii.l town on \\e,liies,|,iy. tile tenth (l:iy ol .May next, al lour o-eloek ill the arieniooii. lo act on the lollow ill-- articles, vi/.. : 1^' To ci se ,-1 mo.ler.itor to piv.iile ill .ai.l me.. tin.-. ±1 \Viierea~ il .ippeai-. al this time, tlial oiir piihlic .all'airs are in so liislressino- a sinialion thai we.iie noi in ,i cap;icit\ to proc 1 in a l('<>-iil manner: to -ee ir t he tow n will \ote thai the vote- ami ivsolxes of Mils. .ami all other, n liii.u's in tlii< tow ii lor Ihe term o| .>iie ye.ir shall he hchl himlinii- I'"' Hi" Ici'iii of one ye.ir to iii<. inli.iliil.int s ol t hi-^ low n. .illhouii'li wanieil hy poslinii- at -ome piihlic house fur the term o| ten days heforc said meeiiui;'. ;!"' 'I'o see il the low II will ci se one or m.n-e persons lo repieseiil thi- town in a proxincial ( oiiiiress in he held al Kxeter on ilie se\eiiteeiith d.ay of .May next, aureeahle to tiie direction received, which shall then he ex- hihiled. S6 HISTORY OF WILTON. Iferpof fail nut. :iii, May Id. < ■lios<- ificliard Taylor Modcnitor. Till' siToiiil artii-le i)as«!('il in tin- attiiiiiativi'. viz. : That the votes anil resolves ot this .•mil .all othei- town uieetiniis shall he held bindiny,-. as expressed in the second .-irticle of toieiioin<;- warrant. Voted, to send two persons to represent this town in a I'rovineial Conjj;ress, to be held at Kxeter the 17"' day of this ])resent June, the first session, and one tu rep- resent this town for six months in said ('ongress. ("hose Jacob Abbot to represent this town in said Con- jiress for six montlis. Cho.^o Jonathan 31artin to .-ittenii said < 'onii-ress the first session. On the littli of April, ITT.'*, came the first dread shock of arms at J..exington ami Concord. It is not known, nor is it probable, that any Wilton men were engaged in those conflicts. Bnt the whole country was roused, as later, in the w^ar of the Rebellion, by the attack ou Fort Sumter. From that first blood patriotic ardor blazed with in tenser heat, and military preparations were carried ou with new zeal and devotion. The patriots were not daunted by any apprehensions of tiie formidable war into which they had plunged, but devoted themselves on the altar of their country witii- out misgiving or doubt. The issue proved, :ifter an eight years' terrible ex[)erieuce, that their faith and self-sacrifice were not in vain. We continue the war record of the town. 177.'», May L'L'. .Mr. .Jonathan Martin and l.t. I.'ichanl Taylor wiMv i-hosen ile|ei;-jUes to a county ( 'on.<;-ress. Aui;-. 17. < lM>se Mr. .lon.ithan .Martin to reiiresent the town in a rrovinci.-il Conirress to be holden at Kxeter on ilie -J-i^' of tins month, (hose Jacol) .Vbboi. (apt. Abiel Abbot. Jon.it ban Knr- ton. Jtev. Jonathan l/iverniore and 1,1. IMiilip IMu- n.ani a committee to i-ive Mr. Martin his instruction. Oct. :}. .Mluvse.l £7 lis. ihi.l. lo several iMdividn.als lor i.ork for the soldiers. TOWN RECORDS. 87 1775. Oi-r. •2:i. Allowed Is. :)|.l. lor t(>l):icco for soldiers. Allowed £1 ICs. -J-id. for ])oi-k for soldiers. Allowed £•_>:> for Ii-msportiiiii- 10 lllids. of sail from M:ul)l('lie:id. Allowed .loseph lioll t! 1 4s. for pcociinii-i- fraiisportu- liou of •_' ilhds. of Molasses from Marhleliead to Aii- Allowed il 17-^. 4(1. for transportiiiii- _» lllids. .Molasses fi-oiii Amiover. Voted, to raise £.")1 of law fid money lo i)a.v the first eosl of town stoek. KM .Mi:i!.Vri<)\ <>1 IMIAHI'IAXTS. Ill oliedieiiee to the I'roxiiicial Couiiress in New Hampshire, we. the sid»sfrihers. havi- nmnl)ered the souls of the iiihal)itaiits of the town of Wilton, which is as follows: .Males under IG years of a,ii-e 102 Males from ](*. to .10 years not in 1 he army . . 102 All males ahove .")(> years of aye .... 17 Persons «;-one in I he army 2G All lemales . [iU Xeo-roes and slaves for life 2 (i2H And fiirthei- w(Mia\e comjdied willi the ( oiijiress" recpusition eoncern- \u^ of the tire arms tit for use. and those wantinji-. and we find seventy two til f()r use. and foit\ seven i;uns wantiiiu-. — and forty pounds of ])ow- dei- in said tow ii. .M)iel Abbot ) S»deetmen riiilip I'm nam ) of Wilton. Wilton. Oct. 24. 177:.. Sworn to date. ACCOl N|- «»F IMiOVISlONS. To the llonnorable the Provincial Con.uress Settiiig at Exefer : (ieiitle- nieu. we your llund)ie I'd itioners llei;- leaxc to l're.s<'iit to youi- lloiinors an Account of I'lovissions i'rocnerd .ind Sent to ('ambri'e your llmnble Petitioners. .\biei .\l.boI ) Seicctmen Philip Putnam \ .11 Anilicist with Mr. .M:irtin Ns. .-.-jd. Dec. l;!. .I.icol) AIiIm.I \\:is chosen lo rc]>r.'S('nl tliclown of Wil- ton. I.\ ndcboiduiiii. Mill' Sli|) iiiid Dnxhui-y School J';inn in Ihr rrovincinl ( 'on.iiivss to he hohlcn ;it Kx- clcr on llic L>1-' ihiy of \h-v. instant, ro^-r/.-ind nllowcl Mr. .losoph llolr. .Ionath:in Miirtin. Al.irl Abhor. Nath.in I'.allanl. .lolin P.nrti.n. Jr.. and .ruiK to l.ikc Wintn- Hill linos. At file l>:itll.' of liitiiker Hill. Jitiie 17. 177.'), New Ilaiupsliiri' troops coustituted :i siibstaiitial [)art of the forces engaged on the l)atriot side. There were two full regiments, Col. Stark's and Col. Keed's, from this state, and. .also, (jne whole company in Col. Pres- eott's regimi'iU. Small as was llu- niiinhci' of inh:il>it:mts in tlic toAvn at that time, only altoitt r>0(), Wilion (•(jntrilitiled at least ihirty-thrci' men in t'oin- different companies of Col. lveed"s reiiiment to the troops that fought on thai eventful day. Tiiis is tlie roll of honor: (,». M. is.iac Frye. Xatlianiel (Jre.di'. 1st I.I. .I;nnes Urown. Archelaus K.-niiy. ^ 2d I.I. Sanni.d I 'et ten-ill. .lohn (Jreele. Sei-o-i. William A. llau kin-. Isaac ]?rown. Sei-o-i. |.-|-;,iicis I'litnani. ' lsra«d Howe. ' (■orp. .lolin IJurlon. Henry l.ovejoy. Corp. lOhene/er Kinii-'nny. .lonafhan (Jray. As;i Lewis. .I.Meniiah Holt. N'athaniel llazeltin.'. .lonas Terry. •fonathan (ireide. N'nrss .s.-iwyer. lJani(d K.-nny. Henry .Stevens. Daniel Urown. Asa (.rant. 'i'heodoiv Si.ven>. Jlart Bulch. Srephen lllaneh.ard. dr.. Sn^phen Hlanch.ird. Xath.in .M.hoi. Tiniorhy Darliiiii'. William Hales. KI.ene/er Carllo'n. Simeon Holt. A later account raist-s the inimliei of Wilton men who fought at iJiinker Hill to thirtv-eight. ^y^2nrzj ^ IIESOLYF, OF CONGRESS. 89 Of these meu Jonatlmn Gray and Asa Cram were inf>rtally wounded. Isaac Frye was (luartennastci' in Col. .lames Heed's reoiment. James Browu* was lieutenant, and William A. Hawkins and Fran- cis Putnam were sergeants in Cai)t. \\'illiam Walker's company : and John Buxton was corporal in Capt. Hcnjainin Mann's company ; all belonging to Heed's regiment. In case of losses, during battle, of arms, e(pupments or clothing, compensation was made by the State, either to the men, or. in case of their death, to their families. MiiJiAin <)i;oi:i;. Ciiiiii). Ortolicr ISM. 177.-,. Willi.nn Ifawkin-. wIk. (listiii-iiiislic.l liiiii<.-ir ill th.- l?attl<- at I'.mikci- Hill uu rlic i:"' of .luii.- last, to su|)])l.v the place .,1 an Eiisi«iii in (apt. Hind"- conipaii.v in lien ol .Vl"''''*"h, proiiioti'il. .Tames n.'cd. ((.1. Israel Cilniaii. I.t. Col. (.>i;i>Ki; oi- iiii'. (;i:m;i;ai. Assi:.Aihi.v oi iiii; ci.'on in< i. oi m:\v iiaaii-- Sllllil.. Ill order to carry riie iiiiderw i itteii Itesolve ol tiie I loiioiahle ( oiitiiieiil- al Cono-ress into Kxeciitioii. you are i('(|iiees excepted) to sjo'ii to the Declaration on this Paper: ami wiien so done to niaki' return liieie- ol'. tot>-ether witli tlie Xaiiie, or Xaines. (d all who lernse. or shall letuse. to sign the same, to the (Jeiieral Asseinhl.v or Coininittee ot Safety ot tliis Colony. Ain-il iL'. 177(;. M. NVeare. Cliainnan. i;i>oi.\ i; or (•«»m.i;i;». in Coiiiiiess. .Maich 1 I. 1771'.. itV.sy/m/. that it !».■ leconiinended to the several Asseinhlys and Coun- cils or Coimiiittees (d' Satel y id the I iiited Colonies imiiirdidtf'hj to cause all persons to lie (?/sar?)if(? within tlieir icspectixe ( (donies. who are voUi- /•(0((s/// disattected to the cause (d' America, or who refuse to associate to dcdend hy .\rins tli<- Tinted ((doilies aii-ainst the Hostile attempts ot the I'.ritish Fleets and Annie-. !':\tracl troni the Minute-. Ch.irie- 'I'lionipson, .Sec> . 'I have ri-taiiu'd I.t. .JaiiK-s Browns n.Tiiu- as IjcloiiKing to Wilton lor tliese rea.soiis : Just before the llevolution tlie naiTK' of .huncs Brown i.< often found on the Wilton rec- ords, as he iii repeuteilly elected moderator and selectman, and in April, 177:;, a road was laid out to his prenu.'?es. In a note succeeding the pay-roll of ("apt. Walker's company Mr. Hammond says, " Capt. Walker an^ I. ieuts. Brown and IJohey were of Dimstahle. " l!ut it will he seen tliat, on the same pay-roll, I.ieut. ISrown is credited with si.\ty miles' travel. us are the otiicr men from Wilton. — |S. rutiiani. 90 HISTORY OF WILTON. A(TK)\ OK THK TOWN OK WII.TOX OX TIIK AHOVK ItKSOl.VK OK (((N- i:i;ks>. Ill f(msi'(|iiciicc or the .-ilx.vc Itesoliitioii ot the lloiioialili- (■iiiiliii"ii- Aiiii'rii-aii Hivth- rcii ill Dcfeiitlinj? tlic l.ivi's. I.ilicrrifs .iiid I'roiicitics of the liilial)it!inrs of tilt' I'liitod Colonics. Wf. tin' siiltscrilM-is. do licivliy solemnly enji'agc and promise that we will, to the iilim>si of our itowcr. at the risque of our lives and fortunes, with arms oppose tlii' Hostile i'roceeiliniis of tlie Brit- ish Fleets and Armies a,Ki.K(rMKN OK rin: town. In obedience to the within l{es(dve (d the Committ f Safety for the Colony of New Hampshire, we. tlie snliscrihers. have desired all .Males above twenty one years of aije. that are inliabitaiits of tlie town of Wilton, to sign to the above Declaration, anil but two have refused or iiei>-leeted to sign. viz.. (apt. Kphraim Biitleitield and Archeiaiis I'ul nam. wliose names we herel)y reliini to the (Jeneral Court or (ommiltec of Safety for the aforesaid Colony in obedience to written Directions. Ifiehard 'I'ayior ) Selectmen .Tac(»b Adaiiis | of WiUoii. Wilton. .June y^' ;{''. 177(;. It slioiild be said, however, thtit Arclielans I'litnaiii was sulise- (piently found serving in the patriot army. On the l!)th of May, 177o, the Provincial Congress of New Hamii- shire appointed a Comniittee of Safety, consisting of the following persons: Hon. Mattliew 'J'horntou, Josiaii Bartlett, Ksti., Capt. William Whipple. Nathaniel Folsoin, Es(|., and Kbenc/.er 'I'homp- son. Esq. To tliein others were afterwards added. The following e.xtraets are taken from the records of the above- named eommittee. as given in the Collections of the New Hamp- shire Historical Society, ^'ol. 7 : irrc Oct.L>-.>'i Settled with Mr. .Vbiei Abb..i tor Mustering and Pay- ing two ( ompaiiies. Cajit. Read's and ("apt. I'nt- iiam's. in Co\. |{altiwiii"s Keginieiit for New ^'ork. 'I'he Hal., ts t»s. sd.. line to tin- Stale, and for which he produced a Ifect. fionilh.' h'ec' (;.'iri. NallTl (Gi- llian. ]-]<)\. 1777. Jaiiy. i!S>" (;;,ve M;,). Abiel Abbot orders to Must.-r tii.' loiiowing Conip;niies. \"i/.: ( ,ipt. ^^■iHialll Scotf< of Pcti-ibor- ough. i\: Capt. Willi.ini Scott"- (d (ani.jcn. and Capt. Saml. JMcMlgelfs. ( )rdered the Itet-eiver (JeiiTto Let .John Went w oil b. .1 r.. liave out of the 'I'li-asurv i"4(MMt in Trcisiirei's Note-. RECORDS OF COMMITTEE OF SAFETY. 91 1777. Jany. 2S"^ and Seventy-tivc Pounds in otlicr Bills, whicli ht> is to deliver to tlie tollowina; :Mnstei- Masters: To MaJ. .lonat'' Child, one thousand Tounds in Notes t<: Twen- ty-five Pounds in Bills: To Thomas Spaihawk. Fit- teen hundred Pounds in Xoten and Twenty Pounds in Bills ; To Abiel Abbot, Thirty Pounds in Bills and Fifteen Hundred Pounds in Notes, to Enable thein to pay Bounties and ^Fileage to Soldiers, aeeordina,' to rnstruetlons. 1777. Febo 2(j"' (Jave orders to Maj. Abiel Abbot of \\'ilt(>ii to Muster what men Lieut. NVhitteniore shall Knlist tor (apt. Carr's Company. Isaac Frye apj)ointed a Captain in ( ol" Scannnel's Itegt.. instead of ('apt. Scott, who declines. March -t"' (iave Ca])t: Isaac Frye orders to raise a Company in Col" Scanmiel's Kegt. Ordered the Rec'' Gen'l to let (apt. Jsaac Frye liav.- out of the Treasury £300 to pay Continental Houn- ties to men he Enli.sts, for which he is to account. April IS"' Wrote to Capt. Abiel Abl)ot to muster the comjtany (d' Cai)t. Cloyse of Fitzwilliam. April 28"' Ordered Maj. Abbot, of AVilton. to Muster any men be- longing to Mollis wiio are. or shall. Enlist in Capt. John House's or Capt. .Michael ;>[cClary's Compa- nies, and to transmit their names to the Muster Pias- ters of tliose Companies. July ].")"' Directed Capt. fsaac Frye. or. in his aiiscnce. Eieiit. Joseph liuntoon. to repair to Xo. 4, and there collect and send forward to their Itegts. all Soldiers who have left the Army.* Aug. 2(i"' \Vrote to ^iaj. Abbot ot Wilton, one ot the Muster Mas- ters for the Continental Troops^ directing him. where any delinipient Towns j)rocured their men. to coni- pleat their (Quotas of the Continental Troops, to pay theju tlie Continental Boiuity in addition to what he payed otliers, and to take eidistmeiits and transmit them to the Kespective Ofticeis. 177S. April I'" Ordered the J{. (i. to i)ay James Cnderwood. .bnry Page and Abiel Abbot, Esqs.. a Connnittee appointed to receive votes for Councillors for two years last past, their account for said Business, amountinii' to £9 12s. Od. 1781. Feb'v '.)'>' Ordered the Treas" to pay Cai»t. Isaac I'rye 'l'liiit\ P<»unds in Bills of new Emission, and encUirsc i In- same on liis first note for Depreciation. £30. I.it'Ut. iruiitooii was ullowol pay for the service.— [S. Vuti 92 HISTORY OF WILTON. IfKCORDS or CDMMITTEK OK SAKKTY.— CONTIM Kl>. 17S2. April IJ'i' Ordi'icd tlic 'I'rcas'- to pay <'ai)f. Isaac Five Scvt-iity- -ix Pounds Ten Shilliujis and endorse ilie . Maieii 1' Ordered rlie I'.oard ot war lo deliver lo < apl. Isaat' l'"r\e liis allowance tnr a nionlli"s pa\ in New I'.n.u- land 1,'nni. April .")'!' Appoinled (apt. Isaac Frye Muster Master at AinlnTst. Nov. IS'i' Ordered tlie 'i'reasMo jiay. Iiy l>isconnt. out n\ the tax- tor rlie cm-rent Near. In the tolliiw ini;- I'ersons. \\/.: L V. ,1. rn.lonatlian Martin . . V.) C, (I At)i 10 :i .leremiali Ahliol . . ] :t 2 'V\w t'ollowino' passuge is taken from llaininoiKrs IJevohitionai y War Ivolls of Xew Hampshire, page 210 : On the :!(»"' otXcveml).'!-. i::.-). (;.Mi..Inlin Sidlivan [ot Xew llaini)shirc]. whnwasinc niand ot tin- troops on WirUer I lill. near l'.o . trom w liich is extract- ed ihe t(.l lowing': •• 1 have l.y cunnnand n[ (.eneral \\ashin.i;ton to inform you tiiat Ihe ( onnecticut lorci-s ( | )(.;,f ii> ilic entreaties of their own a- W(dl as all other ofiicers. and reo-.-ndless nf the contempt with wliii-h their own H'ovcrimn'nt threatens to treat them on their return) have ahsohittdy re- fused to tarry till tin- first day of .laniiary. hut will (piit the lines on the (!<'' d us \- llu-ir officers hy im'tendinji- tliero would he nodiniculty with them till they have .si(.t so near the tdose- of their term : and now . to their eternal infamy, demand a hounty to in- duce them to lariy onl> the three wcek^. This is •^nch an insult to every American that we are determined lo i-elea-ed iinmediat(dy to suppVy their places with Trooj.s from New llampsiiire iV: Massachusetts IJay." 'I"he numlier a.'c. •_». an.l ,iia\c order- for enlisi ino- i li,- men : and the l,usines< wa- pro-ecuted with the usual impulsive .ind patriotic vi-or -d the New ilamp-hiiv men (d that tiiiH-. Tlie thirty-one compaide- were raised ami forwanled in due time, and were highly compliment<'il hy (ieneral W'ashiuiilon. In a li't- ler to the Commitl. f Sah-Iy. dated Dec. s. 177."). (.<-neral Sullivan s;,ys: ••(Jeneral Washiii.ulon and all the other ot1i»'-ers are extrem(d.\- pleased iM: hestow the hi-iln'st encomiums on you and your troops, freely ac- kiiowledjiiuii- tl,:it N.-w Hampshire Forces for hrav<'ry and resolution far surpass the other Colonie.. A that no I'rovince discovers s,, m,ich zeal in the eon .n cause." ■fhere ,nv no rolls of the~e c panii- in the Stale House, and th i- I i»3 of lllC S( 11 Hunili; ■coiid cni: nil. w lio 1 iil-Miiy. iii;nlc .-i islihc. BURTON S 1)1 A KY iter li;i< 1 II ;ihl.' in liml l)ul on.' clscwliciv. ll wliicli will full.nv ((.1. Muniliain-s ivluni.* Tlic troops wt-n- mustcn'tl by Colonel Jomi icltini to til.' Coimnitrcc of SiitVty of N<'\v Il.i 111 till,' Ai)i)endix to the KevoliiliuiKuy War KolKs ot" Nt-w Ilaiiii)- sliire are published diaries written by Lieut. Jonathan IJiirton of AViltou. He gives " A List of Capt. Taylors Company of Melitia, Which marched from Amherst. Dec. -S, 177;'), to Joyn The Con- tinental Ami}' on Winter Hill." In that list we tind the following names of men from Wilton : Lu'Ut. Nathan Kiilliinl. Alnaliain I'.iiilon. i-iticld lloll. SiTu'. -Tona. Umtoii. Kticnczcr CliaiMllcr. Amos Holt. Coil), .lacol) AilaMi<. Khciiczrr ( ram. Xathanicl ilasclliiir. William .Miliol. .loscpli Ciain. Samuel I. ovejoy. William .Vhhot. .Iiiii.. John ])al<-. Caleb Putnaui. Ceoi-il-e IJlaiicliaid. Kiiocli I'^nllcr. llenj. Steele. I'.eiij. r.laiiehani. riiiM.lliy ( Jray. Arclieiaii-^ Wiikins. Abraham Hutleitield. Ill l)iirton"s Diary we also liud the roll ol' ('apt. William Harron's company in Col. Isaac ^\'ylnan's regiment, raised for the Canada campaign in 1 77fl. The following are the AN'ilton men: Lieut, .[onatliaii lliirtoii. I'eter liovey. .Sero-. Nalliaiiiel llaseltiiie. Israel In-alls. Serji". Kiehard Whitney. Arehelaiis Keiiney. Corp. .losiah I'aiker. Al>ijah I'erry. Kpliraim IJaker. William i'aikhnrsi. .Vbraliam IJiirton. Caleb riitnam. Charles I'.iitterliehi. Asa Peine William JJntteitielil. Arehelaiis Putnam. Phineas Farriui^ron. Hemy Stevens. Jonatlian (Jreele. Theodore Stevens. The following jiassage is taken I'loni l»e\()hitionary War IJolls. page ;;():; : In oh.Mlieiiee tn I lir 1 1 (MUM .ia bje tile Provincial Con-ivws of lb,. Colony uf Nrw llampsliire. lioMeii al K\<.ler !)(■<•. -27. 177:). \\<' have tak<'n an Areoiinl of ib.. Xnmbcr ol Ibe SoLKkts <.f oiiiTowii. who served in the summer pa-l in Ibe Cniniiienlal Ariii\. anil are enlisted 1 here loi- 111., year eomiiii;-. Aiidlbeici< in Amos Kidler-s Collection, the number of Soldi.-rs Six. 'i'lic Mini »\ llieir l.'al,- | taxes] is Lleven Sliil- lin<;s. Pour PeiH-e ami Two Kailbiiiu>: and in Picbaid Wbit iiey's Colle,- C'cil. I'liiniliain's ri'turii gives the iiaiiifs imly "l' Ilic coniiiiissiuncd oIliriTs. — ( S. I'liliiimi. 94 HISTORY OF AVILTON. tioi), the iiumltorof Soldiers Five tlic sum ot (inii- ifatcs is Nine Shillings, Five Vvm-c and tlnco Fartliiuiis. Philip Piitnani ) Selertnien Xathan liallanl j of Wilton. Wilton March .V 4"'. 1770. The tollowing Pci-sons' names arc luclndcd al)ov('. and the sum of their Poll Tax is one Shilling, Ten Penee and Three; Farthings : Fram-is Pnt- imni, Nathaniel Heseltine, Eljcn"" r'arleton, John Varnnni, Jeremiah Holt. Kbenez'' Kingsl)nrv, Christopher ^Martin. .Jonas Peny. Daniel Brown, Israel Howe, Xurse Sawj^er. AVilton March y^' 4, 177(1. Then the within named Philip Pntnam and Nathan Ballard, Personally Appearing, made oath that the within is a True Just and Impartial Acc't, aceording to the liest of their ^Nfemory and Judgment. Oath administeicd l>y .laeoh Abbot. Town ('h'rk. Fuller and Whitney wei'e f(.lleetors of taxes. 'I'liis relui-n was made to obtain an aViatemenl of the taxes against said men. (Ol.ONKL NAlll M I!.\L1)WIN's KIXUMKNT. This regiiueut was raised in September, 1776, for the purpose of reenforcing the army in New York, the terms of enlistment " be- ing one Months Advance wages to the Officers, A Bounty of Six pounds to each non-Commissioned Officer and private, 1 penny pr Mile Travel, and one penny in Lieu of Baggage waggon." The regiment was in the battle at AVhite Plains Oct. 28, 177(5, and was dismissed early in December of the same year. In the Revolution- ary War Rolls, page 416, is given the roll of Captain Philip Put- nam's company, wliicli had been recruited from the Sixth regiment of militia. It contains the following names of AVilton men : Philip Putnam, eaptain, I'homas Town. Kbenezer Carlton. Abner Stiles, Isaac Peabody. Jnn., Thomas Russell. John Dale. K/ra Johnson, Jacob Hlancliard. ,Iohn ( ram. .lun,. I'.enjamin Parker. Simeon Holt. Joseph Cram. <'Oi,(»m;i. DAvih (ill, man's i;K<;nii;NT. 177(i. < /;er„l,iti„n AM> >IAII-. Colonel. David (iiinian. i'l-nihroke : 1,1. ((d.. ■|'hoinas IJaillelt. \oMiii>;-- hani: Major. I'eler Coltin. Kxcler: Snri;con. .losej)!! llarnes. Litchti(dd : Adjutant. — 'riiniber : (,>uarterniasler. Samuel Brooks. Jr.. Kxeter. In C'ai)t. Williiuu Walker's compauy, of this regiineut, were the following from Wilton : Ebenezer Perry, Lieut., Jacob Adams and .Jonathan Hartshorn. .Jacol) Adams was, that yimv, one of the selectmen of Wilton. The following" note by Mr. Hammond is taken from the Revolii- tiouMiy Wai- Rolls, page -bso : I'he ].rece(lin>i' roUs show llial the State oi \ew Ilaiupshiic i>eiforined her share of the work of 1 77(! in full, as she hail tlie year before, respond- ing al»ly and patriotii-aily to e\cry call made upon hei- for men. In sev- eral instances her troops remained in the sei-vice beyond their terms of enlistment, notwitlistandiug tliey were of necessity scantily fed and clotlied. and poorly provided witli protection aijainst tlie iiu-lemeney of the weather. Tn no instance, when tlie exigency of the occasion seemed to reipiire their services beyond their teiins of enlistment, were they aj)- pealed to in vain. The slate had tiiree regiments in the regular or conti- nental army under ( ;enei-al Wasliington. vi/. : Siaik's. I'oor's and Heed's: a regiment in the Canada service under Col. 'IMmoihy Hed(d ; Col. Pierse Long's regiment, wliich was stationed foi- the defence of I'iscataqna har- bor until it man-lied to reeiiforce the garrison at 'I'icoiideroga in Februa- ry, 1777; and in addition it furnished five regiments of militia as reiin- forcements. viz.. Wyman's and AVingate's in .Inly and August. 'Irish's and Baldwirfs in Sei)teinber, and tiilman's in Decemlier. New l£am])shire trooiis i)articii»ated in the battles at Trenton and Princeton, and honored tliemselves and the state by their bravery and good conduct. At Trenton the regiment under Stark led one of the at- tacking colunms which was commanded by General Sullivan. Colonel James Eeed, of Fit/william. commander of the Third \ew Hampshire regiment in tlie continental service, became blind as a result of severe sickness, contracted while in the line of duty at Fori (Jeorge. about the first of September. 177(i. and was conseijuently obliged to retire from active service, lie had been a brave and etticieiit otiieer. and the loss of his sight was a severe one to him and IIk- cause. The continental con- gress elected him to be a i)rigadier-general. .Vugust !), 177f!. and on the same day elected John Sullivan to be a major-general. 96 HISTORY OF WILTON. KXTIJACTS IKUAI WAl! l.M . I. !>.—(< ».NTIN L KI>. The following note by Mr. Ilaiinnond, and the accompanying characteristic letter of General Sullivan, are taken from the Revolu- tionary W;ir Kolls. \). ,')-2-2 : Colonel David (iihuiUi's rcjiiiuciit w.is cnlisicd in Dec-euibcr. 177(>. and roniainod in the service Ix-yond the lime for which the men were engaged. :it the earnest re«juest of (Jenenil Sullivan. It ]):irtioii»ated in the battles of 'J'renton and Trinc<'ton. and did eveeilent seivice in l)Ot||. At the bat- tle on the :i(i"' of DecenilM-r. wbicli n-suHcd in the capture of the Hessians at Trenton. New .b-iscx . ibi< n'^iuieut was .a poitioii of the right division, whidi was uuilei- the couiuiMiid of ^lajor-to'ucral .lohu Sullivan. 'I'he coHilucI of the \c\\ liani|)s ou tliat occasion, and at rrinccion on .January.'!. 1777. is set lorth \u the follow- ing extract of a letter from (omkm-.iI Sidliv.in to ifon. Mesliech W'eare. dated Chatliain, February l.!. 1777: •■ I liave been so full of Uusiness that i could not lind lime to write ; but still I lia\c a more weighty i-eason. which is. 'I'hat 1 cannot give an account of a Aiclory or defeat wln-re I was an actoi' without saying sonie- Vhing foi' or againsi my lin.' that attacked the Town consisted of eight bumlred ^ aiikees and there w;is ICdd Hessians lo oi»p(.se ihem. Al I'rinceion. when the 17"' IJegimeni bad thrown .•{.•)(tn southern militia into ijie utmost confusion, a h'egiment of Yankees restored the day. I'lii^ (;eiierai MitUiu coulVssed to me: tliougli tiie IMiil- ad<'lpbi:i papers i..il u> a dilferent story. It se.-ms lo have been ((uite for- got, that wbil.' the 1 7'!' ifegiment wa> engaging those 'I'roops that (!00 \ aiikees had Ibe Tow ii to take against the 40"' and .">.")"' Jfegiments, which REORGANIZATION OF RKGOIENTS. 1)7 Ilicv (lid without loss owing to tlio inannor of attack: Iml cimimli of llii>: I (loi)"t wisli to rcflcrt ; but beg loavo to assure you that New s[)a|>('rs and (•V(Mi Lcltcrs don't always speak the truth, '^'ou may venture to assure yoin- friends ihal no men light better or write wors<' than tli(^ Vankecs, of whieh this Letter will be good evidenee. ••Dear Sir. T am. with nuieh esteem, vour most obed' servant. .Tn" Sullivan. Mesheeh Weare. E.> In 1777 the threo coutiiieutnl regiiiionts from New Haiiii)shiro were reorganized, as Mr. Ilamnioud explaius in the following note taken from Revolutionary War Rolls, page 5.")! : Early in the year 1777 the Legi^slature and Committee of Safety of this state took etteetual means to reeruit and reorganize the three continental ri'giment<. (Orders for the enlistment of men were sent to oltieers in ser- vice in the regiments, and to the colonels of the several militia regiments in tlie state. Stark resigned the connnand of the First regiment ; Poor of tlie Seccuid and Reed of the 'I'hiid were promott^d to be brigadier-gener- als: and many changes were made in the line otHcers in eonse(|uence of resignations, deatiis. sickness, ifec, although most of those wlio were in health remained in the lield, and a laige portion of the men reoulisted tor three years, or during the war. As reorganized in April, Stark's old reg- iment retained its rank as the First New Hampshire Jfegiment. Reed's be- came tlie Second, and INjor's the Third, coniuianded respectively by •losepli Cilley of Xottingham. Nathan Hale of liindge. and Alexander Scanmiell of Durham. In order to fill up the three coiitineutal regiments it was necessa- ry to raise, from the militia regiments of the state, three battalions of 2U()4 privates. The eighth regiment of militia, " Moses Nichols, Ksq., Colonel," comprised those of military age in the toAvns of Amherst, " Nottingham west," Mollis, Litchfield, Dunstable, Mer- rimac, Wilton, Raby and Mason. In March, 1777, there were in these towns 1252 men from sixteen to fifty j'ears of age ; 12S()r them belonging to Wilton. The whole regiment was requirenei. Cram Eben'. Ilazeltine David. I'own Thomas. Cram.Iolm. llow Israel. ' Wilkins If iah. Cram Humphrey. Hutchinson (^eo.. Wilkins Archelaus. Cram Zebulon. .lohnson Kben. Wilkins Arclielaus. ,Iuii.. Carlton Klien. K<'yes Silas, Wliitney Oliver. Dale Timothy. The foregoing list is thus indorsed : The names in this list may i>e loiind in the amiexed Sheet: bciiifT a Mt lliHt iiiiiiK' siiDiiltl lie K<'\cs Siiiioii ; a iimn of that nimu' wa.x livinp, ten years or more Itcforc llie U.volulion, on tlic farm now owned by Mr. (ieorjie rarklnir.li(.w> llie >er\ i.e> «en- all performed In other state.s, except two sliorl l.-nns, one of six w.'eks and oiie of one nionlli, performed at rortsmontli.— |S. rntnam. TEUINIS or SERVICE. 99 The following is a copy of the annexed sheet referred to : WilUioii Abbot, Jun. Two months at Whiter Hill in tlie year 177*), one month at Saratoga in 1777. three weeks at IJhode Island in 1780. Person- al service. Solomon Holt, one yvm \\i l\\t' Canada v(iya,i;o by Xehemiah Holt, live montlis in the tliree years" service, for which he paid £4 ;js. 4d. *Simon Rayes {Keyesf), nine months by Amos Holt, Jun., in the three years' voiire, for wliieh lie paid £7 10s. By Peter Putnam, one month in the year 1780, at West Point, for which he paid £2 8s. the old way.f Ensign Abner Stiles, three months' personal service at Xew Yoik in (he year 1770. By I'riali Ballard. .Tun., six months in tlic three years" service, for which he paid £."). Jacob Putnam, five months by .lonathan (Jreele in the :i:'l'ie voig'e. in the year 1770. tor which he paiil £0. By Ebene/er Carlton, ()ne-eii at Winter Hill in 177r>; ten month< in 1770 at Xew ^'f)rk. Personal; said service don(! in other Stales. *Slioiild be Simon Keyi-s. t"'l'li(* old way," I ;im uiialile to fxplaiii. — |.S. I'litiiaui. t'ricorulfrojfii. §That 11111110 is spell in viirioii.-; wiiys in tlic cai-ly reconls of Willou, liut for iitaiiy yciirj it lias bet'ii sjn-lt l$al«'s.— | {?. I'liliiaiu. LofC. 100 HISTORY OF WILTON. NA.MKS OK K'KVOl.lTIONAWV SOl.UlKliS.— <. twelve months in 177n in the Canada voyaue. Personal service done fo|- Pclham. Benjamin Piitniim. three years" personal seivice done toi- the oth(M- State's. Lt. Joseph Butterrit'ld, eiiiiilccii moiilhs in I tic llircf y<'ars" service l)y David Hazeltine. for which he [laid fl.'). ./o/iH, J5n'(7j/e.s. paid to Ebenezer .l(thn. Personal. JJy his brother .\rchelans. fon-r months in the Canada voyai^e in ]77(i. and 21 .lays at Winter Hill in 177.".. Dr. Hbenezer Perry, hy his son .lonas, twelve nntnths al Winlei- Hill: by his son Ebenezer. eioht nu)nths in tlie Canada voyage in 177(J. fT'eorgre //jjfrAiHSojt. by Oliver Whitney, six weeks in the year 177it. for which ho paid 2()s. the old way. Ebenezer Cram, two months at ^VinIcr Hill in 177'>. and two nmnths at liennington in the year 1777, Personal. Stephen BiUterHeld. twelve months, by Xalh.aniel lla/ellin<'. in Ibe C.an- :ula voyajje in 177(1. for which lu> paid £2 2s. The heirs of Josiah Parker, live nn.nths at the Tie in i be ye.ir 177(1. Personal. .Mr. Parker dh'd Oet. 22. 177(1. .it C.istielon. \I. [He letl the army on ihe Kith.— Hnrton"s hiary.] The beir> of /sa>'(' in 177(;. Sly of tins stat<' for the term of one year. .Mso \'tttcO,. to emjiower said representatives to vote in the choice ot deleoales for the Continental Congress, and also to join in caliiiiii,' a convention to settle ;i plan of ii-ovennnent foi' this state. 17Si. .May 17. .V.ii're.'ahie to a resolve of the (leneral .\ssemiily of this state. Vnti'd.\u ^'\rv\ one person to icpresent the iidialiitants of this town in a coiixcnt ion. to lie Intlden at ( oncord on the fir>t 'I'nesday ot .Inne next, for the pnrpose (if layin,ii' a plan, or ene/er Chamller to repair said hri(ljj,-e, and tliat the committee jn-oceed to rehnild. or ro])air. said hriilii'i". and exhihif their accounts. Oct. :{(). ("hose .)osei»h .\l)hot^ to .sei-ve as i--ranil jinor. Whereas the town tax for 17S0 was made in (dd continental currency, and there i~ a part I hereof remains unpaid, and the cnri-enc\ is called in : 'rhercfore V,driL that tiie constaides lor that year he directed to recei\c ll ilstandinji- t.axes in N'eu ilam|»shire new emission, at the r.ite of oi f new emission foi- fort \ of the did continental cnrr<'ncv. or ' Tlir- imiiu- mill<)\viiif( indKr.scnifiit wa.s on tin- liack of tlic f<)rt'j?<)in;f list from wliicli this was ■oiiii-il: " Till- within Mem. was iiiiuU- l)v .lonutluni Hiirton wlio wa.s an ollici-i- in the New llainpshii-.- Militia from Wilton, N. II. Set- orijriiial in the Paper.-* of lliildali I'.iirton, ad- ministratrix. .lulv t. ISJd, N. II.'— j.s. I'ntnani. 102 HISTORY OF WILTON. KKCOKD Ol- TIIK nOlNaS OF THK TOWX.— COXTINrKI). 1781. Oft. ;!(l. in silver money at the rate of one tor one huinlred :iiid sixty of said continental eurreney. Also, that the constables for the year 1781 be directed to receive the lialf tax in new iMnission. or in hard money at the rate of one silver dollar for four of the new emission. Cliojie Mr. William .Mtlmt. .Ir.. to rei)rescnt the town in the General Assend)ly, to be holden at Exeter on the third Wednesday in December next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and empower him. for the term of one year from their first meeting, to transact such business and i>ursue such measui-es as they judge necessary for them. 1782. Jan. 8. Voted, not to accept of the form of government as it is now proposed; G5> against, and none for it. Chose Eev. Abiel Fisk. Capt. Isaac Frye. MaJ. Abicl Abbot. Jacol) Abbot. MaJ. Greele, Mr. Moses Putnam. Mr. William Al)bot. Capt. Putnam, Alexander Milli- ken. Capt. TTawkin. Kns. Stiles, and Lt. JJurton for^i committee to make such alterations in the form of gov- ernnuuiL as they shall think proper, and lay the same before tlie town.* OIUF.CTIONS TO AUTK'I-F.S (»|- ('0\ri:i>i:i{A rt<)\. fOXT.MNKK IN Till". TOWN im;(01{|>s. To the Honorable the Ct)nncil and Ilous<' of IJeprescMitatives for the State of N'ew Hampshire in (ieneral Court to lie convened at Kxeter on the sectmd \Vediiesday in Feb'.*- Instant. The Petition of the Sul)scribers Humbly Sheweth. that. ui)on hearing the Articles of Confederation and Peri)etuai I'luon pro])osed by the Tinted States in Congress assembled, distinctly and ie]»eatedly read, and mature- ly consid«'ring the same. We find ourselves constrained. ])ainful as it may be. to Petition your Honors to examine with a candid and Jealous Eye the following Articles of Confederation, and. if your Honors thiid< best, to IJemonstrale and Petition to liie Congress of the I'nited St.Mtes respecting the same. The Articles which strike our Minds with ronciTU are as fol- lows: In the Fifth Article one clause is. that in determining l^uestions in the Cnited States in Congress assembled. Each state .shall have oiu' vote. 'J'his has no regard to numbers or Proi)erty: and we fear will have a 'I'endem-y to break our I'nion. The Eighth Article directs that the Con- tinental, or public. Chest sh.ill be supply'd by the several States in pro- l.ortion to the value of granted .-uid ers tliereofr JJut altlio" we admit and lielieve tliat Virtue fills the Kreast of every .Meinher of that Ilonorahle Body at tliis Day: We have no -rood Degree of certainty, tliat That will he always the Case. If Canada should acceed to this Confederation. There will he fourtei-n States: then it will take lOight. to make a Majority. In this Case it re- ijuires the Assent of nine. \\ hich is hut one more than a hare Majority : those Nine. admittin«r tln'ie is a possil)ility of their heinir vicious Men. may. in some future time. Ity one exertion involve n- in War tliat may cost us much Ulood ami Treasure. .Vnotlier Clause in the Xinth Artiiie mention- their riansmittini; to every State a Copy of tlie sums of Money they borrow or Emit. AVe would wish they had added (and the IO\'i»enditure or apiilying the same). We. your petitioners. c(»uld wish an alteratiftn in the ahove inentioned Articles, hut. sensilile of our unac(|iiaiiitedness with Politicks, we presume not to j)rescrilte. hut juay your Honor-" Mature Consideration thereon. Sicrned in hehalf of tlie Town. .losej.h Holt. ^ Selectmen Jon=' liurton. of John Dale. .Inn' \ Wilton. Wilton. Keh>y lO'i' 177s. At a Legal Town Meeting, htdd at the Meeting House in Wilton on Tuesday, the ]<»"' Day of Fehruary. \. D. 177S. hy Adjournment, after hearing the above petition repeatedly and distinctly read, and maturely considering the same. Voteil that the Selectmen of Wilton in behalf of the 'Town Sign and transmit to the (Jeneral Court. Attest. Joseph Holt. Town Clerk, .nil i;nai, <>i riiK not >k ok ki;i*i{i;skntativi>. n. ii. 177(;. Dec. 11. Vot.f'd. 'That Dr. .Moses Nichols, of Amherst, be Colonel of the Sixth h'egiment of Militia of this state: 'That injent, viz. : Lieut. William Seott. late of Camden, to be a Captain; William Hawkins.* of \Vilton. First I/ieutenant : Sam\iel Bredin«i-. of Tem- ple. .s.Toiid I. i. ■MI. 'nam : .I.koh Kik^-II. ..f M.i^on. Knsijiii. 177f<. -Ian. .i. i.'oll (.f Cai>l. Nathan Hallard allowed and paid £105. IJoliofCapt. Phllii) Tntnam allowed and paid £171' .■)il. Major Ahiel A1)ltot"s aeeoniK as muster-master. £:1(I8(>. s(.ttl('d. 17S(I. Oct. l',i. Vvfc Un- the treasurer to diseonnt with Timotliy Dale, constable of Wilton. ;j7(J3 l>ollars out of the tax of said town: it beinu' for so much advaneed by said Dale to .lonalhan Martin by onler id the (■ommitt<'c of Safety. 17S1. Mar.li ;!(). Voted. Thai Xoah Lovewrll. K<.|.. of Dunstable, be aj.- Jioiiited t'lrst Colonel of the re.uimeni of this state lately I'oninianded by P.riii'.-tJen. Nicliols: that Sam- uel Chase. i:[aior of i srvri: f.vri;i{s. To the JIoHiimblc ('ouucil loid Assevddi/ to be Cuiireiied at Concord — The Petition of us the Sul)seribers [TumlHy Sheweth 'I'hat the Ttnvii of Wilton hath for some time past b«>al Meeting; of the In- h;ibitants of said Tinvn. \'oted to reeeoimnend William Abbot. .Inn' to yiuu- Honors to be appointed to the Otliee of a .Instiee of the peae<'. a Com- jdianee of this our request will greatly 01)|i':-e \i>ur Humble PetiticMiers— Ami a.s in duty bound Shall ever pra> — Abiel Al)bot ) Seleetmen of .Ion" Hurton ^ Wilton in behalf Al>i-.ib,im niirton ) of said Town. Wilton Deeendier Id'H 17s:?. At a legal .fleeting of il,e lidiabitaiu> of the Town of Wilton <|ualitied to vote in Town ^Meeting on I'hursday IC.'i' of Nov' 178(5: It was put to Vote to see if the Town would ilmse lo li.ive paper Money emitted on the ♦Till- uuiu.- i;. a> Ibuud hi till' .b.uiiml; it slu.iil.l l.r William A. Hawkins. -| S. rumam. i®4^^^^ ^J^ HELIOTYre PDINTINO CO.. BOSTON. PETITIONS. 105 plan the Gen' Court liath proposed— pas^^eil in tin- iiei-ativc liiaiiimoiisly : Voter? present 47 — Put to vote to see it tlie Town would rliusc to make auy alterations in the ])roposed plan, passed in ne«;ali\i- riiauiniously, Voters [)i-escnt 47— A true <'oi)i)y fri>ni the minutes. Attest William Abbot .1' T : ( I.mU. I'KTiTiox TO rrii: i-kksidlm and corxcii, — coi'ii.!) \\nm statk fAl'KI.'S. Tu His ExcelJi'neii the PrcsOlpnt cC thr HonortthJc Council of the State of Neio Hampshire — We the Seleetiueu ot Wilton tor the I'resciit year— lieu' leave to lecconi- mend the t'ollowinji,' Persons for field Ollicers ot the *2-2'i Ke.uiment ot Militia hi s'l State (viz) Capt. Phillj) Putnam ot ^Vilton — for Colonel Capt. Ezra Towne of Xew [jjswieh — tor F.' Col" r.t. Samuel (Jrajiii- of IVterlxnouiih— for ]\Iaj| Mr. Ahijah Wheeler ot T<'mph — for 2'"' MaJ' Whii'h we thiidc iiive as yreat Satisfaction as any tour .Men we ean thiidc ot that will take s'l t'ommissions all thiniis eonsidered.t William Abbot ,)' 1 Seleetmen Josepli Abbot of John Dale. I' ) Wiltou. ui:i,ATi\ !•; TO :\iii.rriA aki Aii.'s. Wilton .Mine lil'i' 17Sn. y\:i\ it please your Excelleiu-y — your letter y*" 17"' Instant was reeeivM hy Col" Putnam, on wldeh we are met & in answer— titter Conoratiilatinsi,' your ExeelleiK-y on your arival to the ))resideiu'y ot the State— hopeinji' beleviiii;' A: .loyfully relying- on your wisdom iSL' (Joodiies-; to stear us I'C (iuide us in our I)et1(pialtys— We say. that \\r iia\c taken all the Care in our pow<'r, to have the Peg-iment sett led— ct all the Diticiualty that we know of was the resolve resiKH-ting y Xmnber. time and our attention: for the good ot y' 3Ielitia hath, so far succeed, ibai we ,ire now, al)le to return a respectable Xumber for officers and I )e-ier y ( 'omi<"^ may C,'iircs arc /'J. a iiiis- t lie.' for -Jl'. t Tliis is iiDt ilali'ti. but iiuiloiihlcilh it was in i:sc,._|s. I'lituaiii. 106 HISTORY OF WILTON. power to -still the Complaint — it rejoice that we have .succeeded so well — A- remain your Excellencys most obedient & very IIum])le Serv'' Francis Blood Kzra 'rown«> Snmnci (iranii' \. IJ. Wf iiavc nol had oiir nt y .M<'lilia I'x.i.k. I)iir rhiidc w.- shall in due time. \Vc Dcsicr ( ol" iiulnani may make up hy wiitinii'. oi- hy word (.if month — all w <• have onntted. (<)^IMIS^l<>^ ()|- (AI'TAIX ruvK. J SEAL - riie I'nited States of America in Conoress Assembled. ' . J To Isaac Frijp. Esquire : (jrcctiiKj : We. Reposing esi)ecial tru.st and contidence in yonr I'atriotism. \'alor. Confidence and Fidelity. Do. by these presents, constitute and ap[)oint you to he a Captain in the Third New Hampshire J'eginienf, in the Army of the Fluted Stales. In i.ike rank as such from the ]>"< day of .lamiary A. D. 1770. ^On arc thi-n-forc carefully and dili.-iciitly to discharin,ii\ Ami we do strictly chari>(' and require all officers and soldiers, under your conunand. t<> be obedient •o your orders as Captain : And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from tinu' to time, as you shall receiv<' from this, oi- ;i future Conoress of the Fnited States, or ( ommitlcc of ( 'oiiiircss for that pmpose a])pointed. a Connnittee of the States, or Counuandcr in Chief for the time bein.<>- of the army of the Fluted States, or any other your -uperioi- Olhcer. accordiiiii' to the rules and disci])line of War. in i)ursuancc of the nai^t reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Conss before mentioned. Ol- a Coimnittec of the States. AVitness his Fxicllcncy John .lay Fsij' President of the Congress of the Fnited States of America, at i'hiladeli)hia. the Hi"' day of .Iiine 177!t. and ill the third year of our indepeiKh'Uce. ' ' Kntercd ill the War Otlice .-ind examined by the Hoard. .lohii .Jav. Attest — F. Soiilt. Secretary of the Uo.ird. " Isaac Krye. of Wilton, was (Quarter-master in the Third [New Ilainp- sliirej IJegimeiit, Col. .lames Heed, in 177."). On February 2(;th. 1777. he was ajipointed, by the Committee of Safety, "• a Captain in Col. Scammeirs Kegt instead of Capt. Scott, who declines."* This Commission as here given hears date January 1st. 177(5 or 1777 (the figure being apparently altered from 7). March 4th. 1770. he was ordered to r.iise .i company in C(d. Scammeirs Kegiment and receive £;mO out of the Tre.isury to j.ay bountiws. April .">th. 17S2. he was appointed muster-master at Amherst. C'jiptain Frye was also lireveted as inaj(^r ])y an act of Congress, and his coiiiiiiission was sjoned by Tlioiuas MiHIiu on Nov. 27, ITS.'). ' .\.it.- Iiy Dr. IJ.mloii in Slut.' l'ii|Hr-. \(i|. \ III, p. ..oj. CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES. 107 KXTRACT FRO^r IRVIXO's I.Il'K OF AVASIIINcnON. At leiijjtli arrived tlie wislied-for news ol jx'jhc. A iiciicial treaty liad been isiu^iied at Paris on the 20th of Jaiiiiarv. 17s;i. An aniicd vessel, llie Triumph, belongiiii!; to Count d" Eistain«,*s s(|uadroii. arrived at IMnladel- l)hia from Cadiz, on the 23d of ^Nlarch. briuging a letter iioiu the Maiijuis de Lafayette to the President of Congrpss, eonnnunicating tlie iiiti'lU- gence. In a few days Sir (Juy Carleton informed Washington by letter, tliat he was ordered to proelalm a cessation of hostilities l)y sea and land. A similar proelamatlon issued by Congress, was received by Washing- ton on tlie 17th of April. Being unaccompanied l)y any instructions re- specting the discharge of the part of tlie army with him, should tlie measure be deemed necessary, he found himself in a perplexing situation. The accounts of peace received at dilterent times, had raised an ex- pectation in the minds of those of his troojjs that had engaged •' for the war," that a speedy discharge must be the eonse(|uence of the proclama- tion. Most of them could not distinguish between a proclamation of a cessa- tion of hostilities, ami a definitive declaration of peace, and might con- sider any further t-laim on tlK'ir military services an act of injustice. It was becondng difficult to enforce the discipline necessary to the coher- euoe of an army. Washington represented tliese circumstances in a let- ter to the juesident. and earnestly entreated a prompt determination on the part of Congress, as to wliaf was to lie the ix-riod of the services of these men, and how he was to act respecting tlieir discliarge. One suggestion of liis letter is exinvssive of his strong sympathy with the patriot soldier, and liis knowledge of what formed a matter of i)ride with tlie poor fellows, wlio had served and suttered under liim. lie urged that, in discharging those wlio had l>een engaged ■• for the war," the non- coiumissioned otHcers and soidiiMs should be Mlln\v<'(l to take with them, as their own iiroperty, and a> a giatuity. their arms and accoutrements. "This act," observes he. •• would raise pleasing sensations in tlie minds of these worthy and faithful men, who. from tlieir early engaging in the war at moderate bounties, and from their i)atient continuance under in- numerable distresses, have not oidy deserved nobly of their country, but have obtained an honoralile distinction over those who, with shorter terms, have gained large jiecuniary rewards. This, at a comparatively small expense, would be deemed an honourable testimonial from Congress of the regard tliey bear to these distinguished worthies, and the sense they have of their suftering virtues and services. These constant coiii- jianions of their toils, preserved with sacred attention, would be handed down from the lueseut jiossessors to their children, as honorary badges of bravery and military merit : and would proliably lie brought forth on some future occasion w ith pride and exultation, to be imi)roved with the same military ardor and emulation in the hands of posterity as they have Ix'en used by their forefathers in tlie }>resent establishment and founda- tion of our national Indeiiendence and glory." This letter desi)atched. he notified in <;-eneral orders that tin- i-essation of hostilities should be 108 IIISTOKY OF WILTON. proi'liiiincd ;it noon dii llic lollow iiiii' day. ;iinl read in the »'VtMiiii_2,' at the lu*ad of every rciiiiiH'iiI and eorps (d' tlie aniiy. " attei- which." adds lie. ••the chaplains with llie several hrinades will lender thank< tn Almiyhty (Jod for all His mercies, particularly for His overrnlinii- the wrath of man to His own lilory. and can-^inu' the ra<;e of war to cea-e aiuonexini>ton. he went on in <>eiieral orders, to impress upon the army . I proper ide:i of the dijiiiitied part they were called upon to act. •• 'The iiciu'i-ous task for which we first Hew to arms Iteiiui' acconii)lished : the liherties of our i-ountry heiiio- fully .u-knowledi>ed. and tirnily secured, and the cliaracters n{ those who have jiersevered throiiirh every extremity of h.-irdship. siitterini>', and danu'er. heiuij immortalized hy the illustrious ai)i>(dlation of tin- putriot unui/. nothin>>' now remains, hut for the actors of this niijihty scene to ])reserve a perfect. unvaryin>>- i-onsisteiicy of charac- ter throiiiih the very last :ict. to close the drama with .ipplause. and to re- tire from the military theatre with tlu' same approhatioii of aiiiitds and men which lias crowned all their virtuous actions." The letter which he had writtiMi to the president produced a residiitioii in ("oiiiiress that the service of ih.- men enuaii-ed in tli<- war did nor expire until tlie ratiticatii.il of the detiiiiti\c articles of peace: hut thai the <'oiii- iiiaiider-in-ciii»d niiiiht liraiit furlou«ihs to such ;is he tlioui;lit proiK-r. .iiid that they should he allowed to take their arm- with them. Washiiiiiton availed himself freely (d' this permissi.>ii: fiirlouiihs were jrranted without stint : the men set out singly or in small parlies for their rustic homes, and the danucM- and inconvenience were avoid<'d of disiiaiid- iiii!; larii-e masses, .it a time, of unpaid soldiery. Xow.and then were to he seen three or four in a -iroiip. hoinnl protiahly to the same neijihhorhood, heiiuilini;- the way with camp joke^ and i*amp stories. The war worn s- over their tirepl.aces: niilitar\ trophic- (d the devolution to he luizeil hy future utiieiat ions.* *.Si'f .VpiMiHlix I. I CHAPTER X. KOADS AND HHITXiES. The facilities for travel, intercourse and the coinmunicatiou of intelligence were, of course, in the time of our forefathers of the most meagre kind. Koads, one of the tests of civilization, were few and poor. It might \n' said, as in the time of the judges in ancient Israel, that -'the highways were unoccupied," or, rather, that highways were not yet opened, and that "the travellers walked through byways." Foot paths from house to house, trails through the forest marked by blazed trees, were the first conveniences of the settlers. Men and women rode on horseback through the woods. And as roads for carriages were gradually (Opened, fords and ferries were slowly succeeded by bridges, and logs and rails were laid down for rough corduroy highways. 'J'he roads ran usually over the hills and shuimed the valleys, as the settlers lived on the heights and avoided the lowlands as l)eing marshy, damp and subject to Hoods, and also more exposed t(j suri)rises from the Indians. The road'i also crooked around from house to house, without reference to di- rectness, so as to accommodate the settlers in the best way. It was rather remarkable, and showed the high aim of the pioneers, that, while they early set apart a portion of the land Ijeforehand for the support of churches, schools and public improvements, tliev left the roads and bridge-building to the immediate care of the settlers, and to the tardy votes of the town. Roads would come of themselves by stress of necessity, but the minister, the teacher and the miller must be put beyond doubt or neglect. liread for the body, and bread for the soul, nmst be subject to no contingencies. So, in due time, the roads came as they were forced u[)on tin- public attention. But, as it was, there were ten appropriations for the church and the schools, where there was one for bridues and 110 m>roKY OF ^\ll.lo^■, lortils. In tUo oxtrtiots from the town roconls, proviouslv given in (Mmptor \1II. (pi>. 6i>-70, will be fonml votes of the town, passed ilurinii tUe last centurv, for the appropriation of snnis to be ex- l>ended in the eonstruotion and repair of roads and bridges. It will be observed that the persons taxed for these iniprovenients had the privilege of working out the tax at rates established by a vote of the town, and that those who furnished oxen, earts or ploughs were allowed credit at tixed rates for their use. At a later period, we see by the following tabulated appropria- tions, drawn from the town records, how heavy a drain upon the re- sources of the town was made by maintaining old roads and bridges, and opening new ones, in the twenty-one years from l82o to 18-15 inclusive. WU.ri»N K«.>.\l> HIl.L KOK rWKNr\H»NK \ K.\KS. NEW KOAUS YKAK. ASl> RKrAlRING RKI'AIKINO. TOTAL. BKUK^KS. ROAl»S. BRllHJKS. 18i,-. S21K< 44 87 :>o >!ii;{ 21 SiJ-Jt) 15 182t; 7r>0 44 :> 00 as (H> 793 44 1S27 187 W 24 7« 14,-> 77. ;{57 55 1828 o28 IV> 3 W i;i8 12 (5t59 17 l.'ii^t 70 1« 207 99 278 15 1S,U) 12 (X) :{ ::. t;o .-.1 7t; 2tJ i8;n 221V. 71 270 4"> 24 7« i«; i8;{-2 i«:> 4« r, 24 S9 02 2«0 72 18;« s:. 77 85 77 1834 •2() Ol> 4 re 299 a2 324 02 183.-> IS ao 2tX? t>8 314 .38 18;it: 188;i 7a 24 «2 121 lU •2029 99 1837 22o7 (X> ♦59 (H> .-.20 20 •284t5 28 • 188 o7 19,V. 29 1839 298 00 379 20 238 50 915 70 1840 i>8 29 ;«H 02 «516 3«1 11X58 «1 1841 2194 00 91 (« «19 IS ->tXU SI 1842 .■C>79 72 411 S2 22i) 34 42-20 SS 1843 tJlKi 2t; IW 24 151 02 SV.0 52 1844 .UiO .V< 92 61 112 G2 ,5«5 81 184o $16,.>43 92 2t>2 22 $2,589 39 239 «1 .501 8;i ♦4,781 30 $33,924 41 k The foi-egoing table of the ex^>euse of the town of Wilton for making new ixxids. impn>viug i-oads. and building ami i-epairiug bridges, for the twenty-one years therein stated, does not include the highway tax. The town raised, the sanie years, a tax for i-epair- iug highways of fixmi six to eight himdred dollars annually. The account from which the foregoing was copieti w:is made ROADS AM) KHIOGES. 1 1 1 in 1>5I*;, by .Jonathan Parkhtirst an«l Oliver Jiarrett. at that tiuic selectmen of Wilton, ami was found in the '-Old Chest" of reeords. The lalxjr of breaking out tlie roads, when drifted, and of keeping liiein open in the winter during those years was voluntary, and that \a\Mn- and expense were not made matters of record, though the amount was large. Hut the truth alx>ut the WilUjii loads Ijas been stated so forci- Itly by Isaac S. Whiting, Ksr^., in hih address at the dedication of the Town Hall, that we cannot do better than quote his words : But tlie great«'!^t «orporate work of tlie «'arly (Ihvk wat^ tlie road-. Xo better mark of tlie iirogn'?«s of a jM^ojile in civilization can be had than it?- mean- of communication. Jii«lg«'ro]>nations. Two days' work ujion the roads for every man was all that was vote«J to rejjair them. Tin- trail, or the rude pathway, was all that was needed for the horse with panniers, or for the ox-cart. But the real road building of the town, and what I consider it- greatest work until now. did not begin until 1x2-0. and ended in 1^'>2. Wagons had now come into general use. anVithout them biisine«s would l>e impossible, and sccn -everal thou-and more. — |>erhap- not iir behind the cost »f this building [the Jown Hall. )*>(M¥Ki]. If 1 men- ion the railroad, wliich wa- built by private enterprise-, I have named nearly all the public institutions that Indong to i»i«ineer work. It was not strange, therefore, that a vigorous opixjt^itiou should be made U> new enterprises in roa wii\ : "There dw ells the frog, and speckUd snaki "There night birds scream, and squirrel |)Iay. ■ There not a lonely hut is seen, • \or sheds the sun its cheering rays, ■ Xor smiles a single handet green, • But frightful Jf/iicsfatiii VAa/.v: ■ And not alone bv night Ibev burn, ■ IJut here, amid the brightest day, • riiese dread delusive phantoms turn. • Ihe lonely traveller from his way. •AmJ now kind sirs, I beg your aid, ■ This threat'uing evil to prevent : • So great's the expense, 'twould not paid, • Hut all our money would be spent. ■ Far better climb the loftiest hills, ■ Where beauteous rocks in cones arise; • Wli"'re tleecy snow, in hugest piles, ■ Like Andes'' summits pierce the skies," Some t'ew the roail did ailvocale. With earnest zeal their cause support, I'he conference lasti'd long and late : The wise Committee made report. " We've thought Ihe matter o'er and o'( " We wish no party to olVend. " We think it best to sav no more. • And in oblivion let it end. ■• "fis very true, the place we \ iew'd. •• No frightful spectres cross'd our way, " Perhaps conceal'd in yonder wuud. ' They hid themselves from face of day. kf^.^. ^.^^s^. KOAD POETRY 113 • Wi- caiiuot once the 'squire dispute. ' \or .FiSciilapius, learn'd and wine, ' Xor Juilce, nor Vulcan, will refute, ' For we their friendship highly prize. ' .Some evil which we cannot scan, ' In caves, or mountains lurk unseen : ■ Though there we saw the smoothest plain, ' And pleasing forests dress'd in green. ' When airy phantoms cease to l)e: ' And dark deceit no more shall reign, ' When falsehood from the earth shall fie • This road shall stretch along the plain. • But ere this peacefui happy time, ' Th' important subject we suspend; ' The people must o'er mountains climb, And road, and village have an end." But the road wus finally built. CllAPTKK XL MAIL ROUTES AND CAUKIEUS — STAGING POST OFFICES AND I'OSTM ASTERS. The first mail route througli Wilton was established about 17.*<.s, and rau from Keene to Portsmouth over the old couuty road through the uorth part of the town. The lirst post-rider was Ozias Silsbee. He was succeeded by Messrs. Wright, Philips and Thayer. The latter died very suddenly in Amherst, August '4,*1 807, of injuries received in a playful sentHe with Mr. Cushing, the editor of the Farmers' Cabinet. Mr. Daniel (libbs succeeded Mr. Thayer and carried the mail on horseback for about eight years. The mail-i)ouch was about two feet long, and from eight to ten inches wide, but was amply sutti- cient to carry the postal matter that passed over the road at that time. The post-rider had also a pair of saddle-bags, each end of which would hold nearly, or quite, half a bushel, in which he car- ried newspapers and express packages.' lie passed doAvn through Wilton on Sundays, and back on Thursdays. During the War of 1812 he was accustomed to call out the news, good or bad, to those who were within hearing, as, for instance, '•'Glorious news I Com- modore Perry has captured the whole British fleet on Lake Erie ;" or, if the news were bad, with a melancholy expression he doled out, " Bad news I The British have captured and burned Washington." About 181(). Mr. Gibbs conunenced driving a wagon; he did a good deal of express business and had .some i>assengers. He was prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties. Mr. (iibbs died in Peterborough, Sei)tember 2."), l.s-24, at the age of seventy-three, from being thrown from his wagon on the rocks beneath the great bridge over the Contoocook. his horses l»acking off the britlge. Mr. (Jibbs lived but a short time after the accident. STAGING. 115 Before the establishmeut of the post ofiice in 1810, a number of i<^pies of the New Hampshire Patriot, publibhed at Concord by Isaac Hill, and one or two copies of the New Hampshire Sentinel, published at Keene by John Prentiss, wei-e brought to subscribers in Wilton by Mv. (iibbs. lint the majority of the people took the Farmers' Cabinet, published at Amherst by Richard Boylston. Each subscriber, in his turn, went to Amherst for the papers on Satur- day, and distributed them on Sunday. Mr. Boylston kept the tally, and marked, each week, the paper of him whose turn came next. Letters, too, were forwarded to the one whose turn was next in succession, and thus reached the post ottice at Amherst. Verily, th(^se were primitive times. About the time of Mr. Gibbs's death the route was changed from the north road to the road through the middle of the town. Mr. Gibbs's son took the route and soon commenced running a two- horse carriage, which continued until the seventh of July, 1828, when the four-horse coach line from Keene to Nashua was started. STAGINO. The "team" from Nashua to Milford was owned by Mr. Fred- eric Lovejoy ; the team from Milford to West Wilton, by Mr. Joseph Holt ; that from West Wilton to Peterborough was owned l)y Mr. Samuel Smith, Mr. -Silas Winn and Mr. John Holt, and the team from Peterborough to Keene, by Messrs. Senterand Cunning- ham. In a few years Mr. John Holt and Mr. Lovejoy owned the line from Peterborough to Nashua, and Mr. Holt was the driver. About 1838, an accommodation line was started, and then there was a coach each way through town daily. On the opening of the Boston and Lowell Railroad to Lowell, the stage line was extended to Lowell, and so continued until the railroad was built to Nashua. The line was sliortened as the railroad was^extended to Danforth's corner, IMilford and Wilton. The railroad was opened to Wilton in December, 18,') 1. The drivers who had served the longest terms up to that time were INIr. John Holt, Mr. John Leach, Mr. Benjamin P. Cheney, who has since ])een extensively engaged in the express business and is now a wealthy man in P^oston, and Capt. Porter. Tlie line had been for a number of years in charge of Col. Fox of Nashua. After the opening of the railroad to Wilton, tlie proprietors ran tlicir stages from Wilton to Peterl)orough until October, 1870, when they sold out to the railroad company ; the line was then continued 116 HISTORY OF WILTON. under the direction of ^Nlr. John Dane of Hancock, as agent, until the opening of the raih-oad to Greenfield, about the first of January, 1874, took the last stages from Wilton. The Forest road in Wilton was built in \S'M. In the spring of 18;V2, Mr. Joy of Nashua started a coach on the Forest road and the line was continued to Charlestowu, New Hampshire. Prior to 1837, there were connected with the lower section of the line, that between AVilton and Hancock, beside Mr. Joy, either as pro- prietors or drivers, Mr. Irani Woods, two young men by the name of AVynian, INIr. Pennock, Mr. Nathan Dane, Mr. George W. Tar- bell and probably others ; Mr. Dane and Mr. Tarbell being the proprietors. In December, 1837, Hon. Hiram T. IMorrill, now of Nashua (1885), bought Mr. Tarbell's interest, and soon after Mr. Dane sold his to Mr. Phelps, and in 18-10 or 1841, Mr. Phelps sold to Mr. Hall. Mr. Hall retained his interest but a»short time, when Mr. K. K. Howison and Mr. Howland Prouty, both now of Milford, became partners of Mr. Morrill. After a few years Mr. Prouty sold to Morrill and Howison, who retained their interest in the line until they sold it in October, 1870, to the railroad company, who ran the line until the railroad was opened to Greenfield. Among the drivers on this line, other than the proprietors, were Charles Leavitt, El- bridge Harris, Ezra Pettengill and Mv. Sanborn. During the tune the stages ran through Wilton they were well i)atronized. and at times had to run extras. While Morrill and Phelps owned the line an accident happened, about three-fourths of a mile from the, depot, at a corner in the road near the foot of a moderate descent. Water had flowed over the road and had frozen ; one of the hordes slipped upon the ice, and horses and coach were precipitated from the bank upon the river ice, three feet below. The driver and the passengers escaped with slight iniuries, one horse and the coach were considerably damaged, and the town had to pay something over one hundred dollars for damages. The road from Grays corner to Greenville was completed in 1843. Soon after a mail-route was established from Manchester to New Ipswich, passing through Wilton. A part of the time four-horse teams, and some of the time two-horse teams, have been used on the route. A few years since, that part of the route between Mil- ford Village and East Wilton was discontinued. The names of some of the drivers through Wilton were Porter, Thonuis, Sanborn, Batch- MAILS. 117 elder. At the present time, 1884. the mail is carried with oue horse and carriage. Soon after the railroad was opened to Greenfield, the route from West Wilton to East Wilton was established, and Mr. Abiel Frye had the contract for carryino; the mail daily over the route until his decease, June 21. is.m;. STMASTKKS. The Wilton post otlicc was established Octol)er 1, ISKI. 'i'he fol- lowino- list is given l>y the Department at Washington, consisting of the titles of the post oflices in different parts of the town, the names of the postmasters, and the dates of their appointment : OFI-ICE. ' I'OST.MASTKRS. DATK OK APPOIXTMKXT. j " ■ ! John .Mit.k. October 1. 1810. i Elijah St(»tk\v«'ll. Febniarv 21. 1S24. Ilervey Banics. .Vpnl4."l82(;. Stephen Abl)ott. Febiuarv 27, 1828. W Il.TON 1 r^zra Bus.*, January 4, 18:^7. 1 Tiinntliy Parkliui~t. January 3. mix. 1 Isujic P>l!iiH hard. Jime 7.' 1S45. 1 Varnuni S. Hoh. February 9. 18r)(j. To Wilton Outre. .\l)ril If.; 1850. W II. TON ClOJ KK j N'aruuni S. Hoh. April 16. 18.50. I.ATK \V Il.TON I'o West Wilton. .\pril 2.S. 18.50. \Vi:ST WlI/JON ! \'arnum S. Holt, April 23, 18.50. I.ATE Philander Eiiiji;. April 21, 18.58. W Il.TON ("ENTHK Henry O. Sars:»'iit. December 10. 1877. 1 Ballard Pctteiigiil. Febniarv 24, 1831. ! William .M. Kdwanls. January 4. 18.33. Kast Wilton .lohii M.Miill. •lanuarV 19. 18.35. William y\. Kdwanls. October 30, 1835. ISTAHI.ISIIKI) -{ Kphiaim Hackctl. February 14. 1839. James M. Dane. February 17. 1842. Ki:i'."v 24. is;{i .\ll)ei1 Fanisworlh. .hily 22. 18.5;^. Leonard Petteii<>:i]l. Febiuarv 28. 18.54. To Wilton. .\l.ril K;'. 18.50. W Il.TON Leonard Petteiij^ill. Xatluin Flint. Ai.ril 10. 18.50. July 20. 1801. I.ATK .1 Kast Uiltox William J. Bradbury. Alfred E. Jaques, Deeeinber 14. 1809. August 4. 1875. CHAPTER XII, SOCIETIES, LODGES, GRANGE, AND GRAND ARMY POST. A gi'eat change has taken phice in the connnunity during the last fifty 3'ears in regard to social life. In the earlier times, when the population was sparse, and families lived remote from one another, and the means of communication from neighborhood to neighbor- hood were more difficult, the opi)ortunities of social intercourse were more rare than in this day of railroads and steam navigation. In country towns, too, the improved roads and carriages and in- creased facilities for neighborly intercourse have multiplied the ties of human acquaintance and brotherhood. Hence a mxdtitude of clubs, societies, lodges and granges has sprung up, and has in- augurated what may be called " the social age " or " the age of as- sociation." This has come to be what may be called a species of secular church. It is the forerunner of the more perfect spiritual union of mankind, established, not merel}' on grounds of temporal but of eternal interest and of diviner brotherhood. rHK T.ITKKAKY AND MOHAT, SOCIKTY. One of the earliest movements of this kind was the establish- ment, in 181;") or IHK), of the Wilton " J literary and Moral Socie- ty" by the pastor of the town, Rev. Thomas Beede. He was aided in this undertaking by a number of intelligent and public-spirited young men and women, who desired a higher education and a culture beyond what the schools and academies could give. A de- scription of this institution can best be given in the language of one of its members. Rev. Warren Burton : The nu'uilM'rs of tliis early sdc-ict y cousiisled of yoiiiii;- liciitloiiK'ii ami la(lii'>. and llicrr were a few l)ovs. lik<' iiiy<«-lf. wlio liatl a lili-rary lasle LITERARY SOCIETIES. 119 -ucli :i> trt ;i(liiiir flii'in Id ;i coiiiiiiniioiisliiii witli tlH'ii- siipci-ioi-s. \Vp met .It tirst once :i wci'k or lortiiii^lir .it Mr. HocdeV lioiisf. :iii(l thfii in :i par- lor ill rlic Jiiiss lions.- (or hor.'l). .IS it iisc.l to he ciIIimI. \Vh should have li.'cii lost ill till' spaciousness of ;i hall. riK'ii' our rcvficd |»astor presided over us under the title of Iiistruct- '>r. it I ri;;htly renieniber. We diseussed literary and iiionil questions or;illy or liy w I'itiiiii'. Indeed. lace of a formal address. nil-: i.K< TiiM, I'.ritKAi. 'I'iie next step in the social anr)th, ISIS. On the day of the celebration tlie meeting-house was full. Dea. N. D. Gould, theu of New Ipswich, the most celebrated sinoer of his time in these parts, led the siugiug. Of the ]\rasons present, many of them wore the Royal Arch insignia. The early Masons of AVilton were Dea. Burton, Rev. Thomas Beede, Col. Jonathan Burton, Capt. John Burton, Joel Abbot, Esq.. Dr. John Putnam, John Dale and probably others. In 1825, several machinists came to Wilton, who were engaged in setting up the machinery for the old factory, of whom George Kin- son, Ira Bliss, John A. Burnham and Joseph Putnam were Masons. About 1826, Asa Jones, Ephraim Brown, Moses and Charles Spalding, Joseph B. Howard, Eliphalet and Abiel A. Putnam and Luther Dascomb were inade Masons in Benevolent Lodge, No. 7, at INIilford. At the annual session of the (J rand Lodge of the state of New Hampshire in June, 1827, a charter was granted to organize a lodge in Wilton, by the name and style of Clinton Lodge, No. ■)2. The hall over the brick store, now the house of Mrs. Henry Newell, was fitted up to accommodate the Lodge, and November .SOth, 1827, the Lodge was consecrated and the officers were installed. The officers were : Thomas Beede, W. Master: (Jeorge Kinson. Sen. Warden: Abiel A. Putnam. Jun. Warden : John Dale. Treasurer; Jonathan Hiu-t on. Secre- tary: Eliphalet Putnam. Sen. Deacon: Charles Si)aiding. Jnn. Deacon: .Tacob Lovejoy anil Josei>h B. Howard. Stewards; Moses Spalding, Mar- shal, and E])hraim Brown. Tyler. 122 HISTORY OF WILTON. The first work in the Lodge was at the regular eoiniiiuuieatiou. January 2d, 182.S, when Samuel King, AVilliani Emerson and Sew- all Putnam were initiated in the P>ntered Apprentices' Degree. They each suhstMiuently took the Fellow-Crafts' and jMasters' De- grees. The Lodge fiourished foi- a year or two, when the Morgan ex- citement gaA'e ^Masonry a check. The Lodge continued to meet for about five years, but there was little or no work done after the first two years. Those who were Masters of the Lodge during that time were, Rev. 'I'honias Beede, (Jeorge Kinson, Elijah Stockwell, Ephraim Brown and Eliphalet Putnam. There were no meetings of the Lodge for about twenty years, when the Lodge was reorganized under the original charter, was re- consecrated, and the officers were installed by the Grand Lodge, M. W. Alfred Greele, Grand Master. The Lodge has had its times of prosperity, as also of adversity ; twice the hall that it occupied has been burned, with its furniture, and its records prior to February 2d, 1SG7, have been destroyed. Of those who have held the otlice of Master of the Lodge since its reorganization,' are Madison Templeton, Caleb W. Hodgdou, Lewis Howard, Charles H. Burns, Thomas -H. Dillon, Edmund P. Hutchinson, William A. Davis, George S. Neville, David A. (Jregg, Daniel Cragin, David W. Russell, John Gage, William H. Barnes, Rufus F. Stowe, Frank E. Hutchinson, William H. Put- nam and Frank P. Martin. On examination of the records of the Lodge, )iow extant, ample evidence is found that the Lodge has not been derelict in its duty to the widow, the orphan and the needy. ADVANCK GKANCJK. Early in the year 1S74 the necessary papers for the preliminary steps in the organization of subordinate granges were placed in the hands of one of our farmers, who, on receiving- them, called upon another prominent farmer and found him ready to engage in the work. They started together to circulate a petition for a charter, and found most of those whose attention they called to the s^ubject, ready to sign at once. A few hesitated on account of the existence of a farmers' club, which was then in a Honrishing condition. These subsequently wai\ed their objections, and the leading members of the club became clKutcr members of the grange. On the after- noon of February 20, ls74. Worthy Brother Deputy C. C Shaw in- ADVANCE GRANGE . 123 stituted Advnuee Grnnge with tliirty meinhers, tlie inaxiinuin luiiu- hn- then nllowed as charter meiubers. Tlieir names are as follows : II. -nn (;i;iy. (iooruv Buss, Mrs. (Jcoi-oc liiiss. r>cvi A. ri.Mc<". Mrs. f.cvi A. lM."n-c. (li.-ii-lcs C. SpMliliiiii'. Ilciuy X. (ir.i.v. ^frs. ll«Mny X. (Jray. J.)s<'i)li W. Stil.'s. ^V:.1.1.. Fosl.'i-. Mis. W.il.lo' Im.sCt, (Iimi'i.-s Wliil'c, .hiiiK's lliilrhiiKoii. Joliii I). Wilson. Havid W . Ifiis^cll. ( J.iidiici IJlam-h- anl, Mrs. (Janlu.-r HUiiichar.l. A. D. .\I>I.(.I. >[rs. A. D. Ahli.n. ( I (•(.)•,<••<' TI. Keycs. Mrs. (icors-c H. Kcy.-s, (;c()i--«v HarrcM. .Mrs. (Jcoryc BarrctI, (;<-()rj>-e L. Dascoiiilx'. Mrs. (icornc [.. Duscoiiilu-. \V. K". >ri-(;n'j>or. .Mrs. W. K. :\r(_'(;n'g()r. Charlcs Wilson. Jacob I'lituaui aii.i Tlionias I.aw. The otHeers elected for the llrst year were as follows : Masler. II.Miry (iniy: Ovcrsc.-r. Waldo Foster: I.cl iircr. (J.L. Das- i-onihc: Steward, (ico. 11. Key<"s: .Vssistaiil Steward. Henry X. (;ra> : Cliaplain. ( liarles AVilson : Treasurer. (;ardiier Bianehard: Secretary. .\. i)\vi>--lit Ai)hot; Gate K<"eiM'r. .1. \\ . Stiles: Ceres. .Mrs. Henry \. (Jray: Pomona. :Mrs. Levi A. Pierc<': Flora. Mr<. (Gardner Bianehard: F.ady Assistant Steward. Mrs. Ceoriic 11. Keyes. ]Many others were desirous of joining, but could not be received at that time, being excluded by the rules. Tliese persons took an early opportunity to present applications in the prescribed form, and were accepted. At the annual meeting for choice of odicers for the year l-S?."). the old l)oard was rei'dected entire. Since tliat time the Masters have been : Henry (iray. lS7(i: (;eoi<>-e H. Keyes. 1S77-7S: (Jeoriic I.. Dasconihe, lS7!»-80; \. Dwii^lit Abbot, 1SS1-S2: Wnlns F. Stowe. ISS.i: A. II. (Jaiic 1884: <;eory:e S. Fowler. ISS.-); Willis II. Abbot, ]88(J. Since the orsianization oF the Ciran^c. there have l)een one Ireasincr ;ind two secretaries— .\. Dwi^^ht Abbot and, since ISSJ. .Mrs. A. Dwiijiit .\b- l)ot. Whole nuini)er of menibcM-s Ironi the bef)-innin AintV COST. Abiel A. Livermore Post, No. 71, (xrand Army of the Kepublic, was organized at l)ei)ot Hall, Wilton, New Hampshire, on Thursday evening, September (i, l.ss;i, with seventeen charter members. I'he following oflicers were chosen : Connnander, A. A. Clark; S. \. Connnander, C. A. Fmerson : .] . \ . Commander. C. H. Ham: Adjutant. Ileniy O. Sargent: (^nartermustei-. c. C. Si)aidin<;-: Sur<-eon. .). B. Daseondie: cba|)l.iin. I.'.'v. A. K. Tracy: onicei-of the |);iy. 1. X. Ilulebinson: Ollicer ot the(;uard. D. Mali y: Serii-eant Major. Lucius A. Wa\ : (Quartermasters Seriifaut . 'I'. II. Iliirle\. 124 HISTORY OF WILTON. The records show that at this time, 1887, the Post has consisted of thirty-seven comrades. One, T. H. Hurley, has deceased. Soon after the close of the war a large part of the survivors left Wilton, and have since resided in other places : others have died. We copy from the record of tlie memorial service held in 1884 : Post iiier iit 12. ."{0 :ir Post room to jittend deconitioii scivicos. The pro- cession inuiiccHatcly t\)nnctl hi the followiiio; order: Tlip Post under the conmiand of tlic olticcr of tlie day. I. X. niitchiiison : the coininander in coiniiiaiid of tlie procession; tlic junior vice commander at tlie head of tlie hand: the scholars of District N"o. 4 witli their tea(4iers. and the rej)- res«>ntatives of otlier scliools in town. Tlie procession moved down Main to Forest street, halting at tin' hotel, where the orator of the day was received: thence to the depot, thence up Park street to the Unitarian church, where the memorial services of the (J. A. R. were performed, which consisted of reading the orders for me- morial services from Xational and Department Headquarters, reading of the Scrii)tures by Pev. A. E. 'J'racy. oration by Rev. S. (". Fletcher, colonel of (ith Maine Volunteers, afterward colonel of 1st Maine Veterans, 'i'he oration was listened to ivitli much attention, was well delivered and well received; in fact, was full of solid shot. Patriotic songs by the choir under the leudershii> of Comrade ('. \V. Edwards, remarks by Rev. I. .S. Lincoln, prayer by Rev. 11. D. Dix. Services at the churcli being ended, the procession was refoniieinorial Sunday. May 24. I'ost met as per order of the last meeting at 1()..{(> o"cl(H-k. 'I'he Post inarched to the Initarian church, where the .Sunday memorial services were held, the sermon by Rev. (i. D. Itlack. The church was packed— a plea.sant tliough sa»l reminder of tlie days that are passed. I GRAMD ARMY POST. 125 MKMOWIAI. l•.\^ May 30, 1885. The order ot the services was ilie same as tlie year pw- vious; singino; by a doiihle male ([iiarlel. oralicm by Hon. ('. II. Burns, who gavp one of liis Itcst addresses, and the eh>sing prayer by IJev. I). E. Adams. After tlie elose of the services tlie procession was reformed, and proceeded to the several cemeteries, where tlie decoration services were appropriately performed. May 11, ISSo. Comrade Ifev. A. K. Tracy, having severed liis relation- .sliip with tlie Second Congregational dmrch and l)eing about to remove from town, presented a request for a discharge, which was granted him. SAD EVKNT. March 1, 18H6. As Mr. Timothy H. Hurley was driving a load of wood down the hill near Mr, Pierce Gage's, the yoke by which his horses held the load broke, and he fell forward, the sled rnnniug upon him. When he was discovered, his neck was broken and his body so mangled that it was evident that his death must have been instantaneous. Mr. Hurley was a charter member of A. A. Liver- more Post, No. 71, Ci. A. R., and, at its organization, was elected (Quartermaster's Sergeant, and held the office until his death. At the regular meeting of A. A. I^ivermore Post, (J. A. If., May 8, 1880, the death of Comrade Hurley was announced by the Adjutant, and eulo- gistic remarks were made by comrades, and the following resolutions were adopted by the Post : Whereas, in view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our comrade and associate, Timothy H. Hurley, and the still heavier loss sus- tained by those who were nearest and dearest to him, therefore be it Resolved, that it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that, in regretting his removal from our midst, we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of 'our respect and regard. Eesolvfich that in tlu' death of our comrade, this Post laments the loss of one of its most active members, whose utmost endeavors were exerted for its welfare and prosperity. Resolved, tlnit we tender to the widow and the children in their great alHietion our kindest sympathy, and would exi»ress the hope that their grief may in a measure lie assuaged liy the kmiw ledge that his life had not been livedin vain, but, that both as a soldier and a citizen, he was honest, upright, and faithful to every trust. Resolved, th-M these resolutions be placed ou tlic iccords i>[ the Post, and a coi)y be transmitted to the family of our deceased comrade, and to the Wilton .Journal and the Veterans" Advocate for publication. Voted, to pay funeral eNp.-uses of Comr.ide Hurley, if not in excess of thirty dollars. 12() HISTOKY or WILTOJS'. VolCiL to order tlic Adjutant to pay tliosc 1)ills and send tlieui rtn'eii)to(l to Mrs. Jliirloy, the widow of Connado Hurley, and to ilraw on the (Quar- termaster for tlie funds. Voted, that tlie Quartermaster's Sergeant's badge, being ]>roi>erty of the Post, be given to his widow and his boys as a Iveepsalve. I{K('»)I!I>S or MKMOI.'IAI. SINUAV. May ;{(), ISsd. Post assembled at tlie middle of the town, where they were reeuforeed by twenty comrades of Post Xo. 15, antl attended ser- vices in liev. Mr. Trow's eluircli, which was completely tilled l)y comrades and tiieir friends. Rev. Mr. Trow conducted the services in ;i liiglily im- pressive and satisfactory manner. ,\. collation, consisting simply of cof- fee and crackers, was furnished at Citizens' Hall by the Post. At 2 o'clock the Post, with visiting comrades and friends, tilled the Unitarian church at the Centre and listened to a stirring and patriotic address from Professor H. H. Lincoln. KKCOl.'DS Ol' DKCOIiATlON DAY. May .{J, ISSt). post met at the Post room and formed a procession, and at 1.15 P. M. marched down Maple street to the residence of Mr. S. X. Center, where Rev. 1). E. Adams, the orator of the day. was taken in. countermarched up Maple street, taking in on the way Rev. I. S. r>incoln. then marched to the Town Hall, which was tilled l)y an api)reciating audience. 'i'he order ol the services at tbe hall was the same as in previou-^ years. The procession was reformed, and proceeded to the sevej-al cemeteries and garlamled the graves with wreaths and flowers. In the south yard a sad picture was ])i-esented to "the I'ost: the widow, with her children around liei-. bowed in grief at the grave of Comrade Hurley. lUCCOKDS OK .AIKJIOHIAI, •SINDAV. ^ May 2!>, 1SS7. Hy invitation of the pastor, memorial services were had at the rnitarian church at East Wilton. KKCOUDS OF IUX'OKATION UAV. May ;{0. 18S7. The day was observed by the Post . scholars and citi- zens with unabated inten'st. l)y a procession and customary services at the Town Hall. Dr. A. F. Holt, surgeon general on the staff of (iov. Ames of Mareeialed. Th(M""<»- cession was reforuK'd and proceed to Ibc several cemeteries, and pro- fnselv garlande.l the liiaves of the soldiers. I MEMORIAL I'OKM. 127 I'OK.M WHITTKX FOU A. A. LIVEKMOKK I'OST, NO. 71, HV 1!KV. IIIANK 1.. I'llALEX. Hail to the soldii-r li.-io.'s .load, N.) ■■limdrr dco.ls w.it ••v.r done, Who silent >leeii in luinow bed. On hmd or se.i, ImmcmIIi tlic sun. Beneath the sod, or in the sea, Where'ei- tlieir sacred ashes be, Whether they lie "neutb costly stone. Or in some nameless grave unknown. We count tlieni all, brave men and true. Our noble boys who wore the bhu'. Tlie loyal North forgives the (iray, Uut never, while the light of day" Hail to the men who won the lield, Is ditferent from the black of nigl.t, Who bared their breasts, a living shield. Will Tnion men call in-asoii right. To meet the rebel battle shock, No, never will the Northern mind And stood as firm as granite rock Uecome so foolish or so blind. I'ntil the bloody strife was o'ei-, And treason crushed to rise no more. The .**outli was inroru 'Phey struck our Flag" ■fhan ii 1 that awful (•i\ i '.I-hcmus When 1 •cbcls n.si' in trc To stal 1 Colundiia to th ,. Iicart. And oil ir loved Union tt ■ar apart. Fnlurl the Stars and Striiies and bring Tlii The sweetest Hon ers that bl.mni in spring An Wl .-Spread wreaths an.l garlands o'er the dea.l Of r,et music swell their bard-won jiraise. Wl And eloi|uence her stioug voice raise: ( ai Let every patriots heart beat high Wl And tears of jov till every eye. Wl , the IS orth „ as ;■ i;lht, the y 1., • gi> ISt th tighl IS iisti to ce"iiN tell ei ■e tl Kin hell: -'c'a' •i-ipl pel pled 1 "" I'll and s)) eech is stn )iig: lul \ vrong is w roiig. CHAPTER XIII. CHURCHES AND ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS. The history of religiou iu rviiy connnuuity or nation is one of the best keys to understand the character and aim of that commu- nity or nation. But this is especially true of our New England towns, for the fundamental motive of their settlement was religion. Qur forefathers came to America, not for trade or mines of silver and gold, but for freedom to worship God after the dictates of their hearts and consciences, unawed by king or priest. Nor does it make any difference that they held very narrow views of the real nature of religious libert}', and were more anxious for their own liberty than for securing it to all men on an impartial basis. Their liberty was thus limited to what may be called Puritan , Congrega- tional freedom, not (Quaker, Baptist, Episcopalian, or universal freedom. Still, so far as it went, it was true liberty, and it has proved the germ of our ever enlarging toleration and liberty in all directions, civil, religious and social, until it has burst all ecclesiasti- cal bounds and has separated church and state, emancipated the slaves and made Americn the glorious synonyme of liberty to all the world. In taking uj), therefore, a brief sketch of the history of religion in our good town of Wilton for the past one hundred and tifty years, since it had a name to live, the idea of religious liberty has been tlie genius of the place. This idea ha^ opened the door to freer forms of faith and to more toleration of sentiment. The principle is the old doctrine of Martin Luther, of " the right of private judg- ment ;■' it is what Koger Williams called " soul-liberty," that every one should iiave tiie privilege and be encouraged to worslup God according to his own conscientious views, witii none to molest or to make him afraid. This |)rinciple inaugurated "the voluntary ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS. 129 system," which has proved a better way of supporting religious in- stitutions than the old method of compulsive taxation. Both civil and religious liberty have worked well in our country. The religious interests of the Puritans were their supreme in- terests. For these they lived, labored, prayed and suffered. If other lands and climes can boast of richer soils, milder skies, more precious mines, it is the glory of New P^ngland that the motto of her homes and her churches, her states and her schools and colleges has been " Christo et prdesid'," '' To Christ and the church." ('nUKCIlE.>S AND CHIIKCH 1JUILI)1N<;S. We have already seen the origin of the religious history of the town in the provision made b}^ the original grantors to establish a town church, as was customary in those days. This town church, to the support of which all contributed by annual taxes, and on whose services almost all the inhabitants regularly attended, was for many years the only church in town, and Avent under the name of the Congregational Church, that ])eing the form of the church government. The foresight of the original proprietors, who made grants and encouraged the first settlers, is shown also in making provision for education by setting apart a share of two hundred and forty acres for schools, and a like generous provision for the first minister of one share, and for the church of one share. The latter was called glebe land, so that a goodly amount of the land was consecrated to education and religion ; a noble testimony to the appreciation of these twin agencies of civilization and human welfare. Should we have the public spirit to do as much now in a like situation? The conditions of ministerial settlement were a bonus of sixty pounds sterling, to be paid down ; a share of two hundred and forty acres of land in perpetual ownership : forty pounds sterling annual salary, to be successively raised to forty-five and fifty pounds, as the settlers should increase, and thirty cords of wood, cut and })rought yearly to the minister's house. The same grantors had also made it a condition in the original in- strument of settlement, that a church building should be erected by November, 1752. This condition was fulfilled, and a log church was built on the common at the Centre, not far from the spot wliere the I'nitarian church now stands. Little is known of its history, though venerable as the house of Avorship of our forefathers. It continued to be used for about twenty-one years and was then 130 HISTORY OF WILTON. taken dowu. For some years transient preaeliers performed the re- ligious services, two of whom were invited to settle, but declined. The tirst minister was Rev. Jonathan Livennore, a son of Deacon Jonathan Livennore of Northborough, Massachusetts. He was born December 18, 172I», graduated from Harvard College in 1760, was ordained December 14, 1763, resigned in February, 1777, and died July 20, 1809. A sketch of his life and character is given elsewhere. Not much clew has been found to the ordination ser- vices, except a list of the churches invited to aid in them.* The second meeting-house was a large two-story building, situ- ated a little to the north of the old one on the common. It was built, like the tirst house, at the expense of the whole town. It had a porch at the east end and one at the west end. It had a high pulpit, after the manner of the times, over which was sus- pended a huge sounding-board, Two rows of large windows ex- tended round the building. The pews were square, with seats that were turned up in prayer time, and were let down with a distinct emphasis of sound at the close. In front of the pews l)efore the pulpit were open seats for the aged and deaf, and directly imder the high pulpit, the deacons' seat and the communion table. Galleries were built on three sides of the church, supported by pillars planted in the churt-h tloor. They were divided into pews, and the gallery opposite the pulpit was provided with seats for the singers. In the early days the attic, to which there was an ascent by a trap door, was the powder arsenal of the town ; the earthly and the heavenly ammunition being tlnis stored under one roof. Originally there was no bell, but one was placed in the east tower, or porch, in the year 1832. ' ' At the raising of the church on September 7, 177;), a terrible acci- dent occurred. When the frame was nearly up, one of the central beams broke and fell, because the post that supported it was rotten or worm-eaten at the core. A large body of timber, boards and tools, such as axes, iron bars, hammers, adzes, etc., and upwards of fifty persons standing on the beams in the middle of the frame, all fell to the ground, nearly thirty feet below. Three men were instantly killed, two died soon after of their wounds, others were crippled for life, and of the fifty-three that fell not one escaped without either broken bones, terrible bruises, or cuts from the axes and other tools. As many of them were picked men from the town Sfe Appendix on " Koclcsiastk-iil rroci-eaings." I FIKST CONGREGATIOXAL CIILKCH. 131 and its vicinity, and were heads of families, it can be imagined uhat was tlie consternation and grief in the sparse popnlation on that da}', and how great was the loss, not only to Wilton, but to the neighboring towns. Upon reflection on the event in later times, it has been not unnaturally conjectured that possibly a previous vote of the town, providing for a large amount of spirituous liquors, may have had something to do with it, and that it was not alto- gether an accident, but the result of too much good cheer and con- sequent self-confidence on the part of the master workman and his associates. The following verses, composed '* on the unhappy accident which happened at the raising of Wilton meeting-house," exhibit a curious mingling of old-time theology and quaint lamentation. In giving this poem we follow a copy, found by a resident of Topsham, Ver- mont, among the papers of his father, who received it, when a boy in Massachusetts, from his teacher, a one-legged man, name un- known, who is supposed to have been the author. Attention give, and you sliall liear A melancholy theme. It's such an instance as there is Hut very seldom seen. Ill seventeen liunilred and seventy-three, September, seventh dav. At Wilton did Almighty (iod His anger there display. Of men, a great collection met, A meeting-house to raise. Wherein to speak God's holy word. And for to sing His praise. . 177'). The pastor, Rev. .Jonathan J.iveruiore, preached a sermon tioiii 1 C'hronit'les 2'.i : H, which has since been published. This church was struck by lightuiugon Friday, .Inly 2(1. l)Stt4, and. according to the narrative of Rev. Thomas Heede, then pastor of I FIRST CONGREOATIONAL CHURCH. 138 the churcli. -'One of the middle potsts :it the east end was reut from top to hottoin, the windows were burst out, and pieces of lath and plastering were sent from the east to the west end of the house with a force sutHcient to break glass. When the charge reached the ground, it took a horizontal direction and left visible marks upon the surface for several uxls before it was conducted into the eartli. Tliere was no lightning rod then attached to the house. One was afterwards put upon it." The second minister of the church, Kev. Abel Fisk, was born in Pepperell, Massachusetts, in 17.') 2, graduated at Harvard College in 1774, was ordained in Wilton November 18, 1778, and remained the pastor of the church until his death, April 21, 1802. He was succeeded by Kev. Thomas Beede, who was born in Pop- lin, now Fremont, New Hampshire, in 1771, graduated at Harvard College in 17'.)8, was ordained in Wilton IMarch 2, 1808, and re- signed his charge .January l-"*, \X2'J. The services at his ordination were : Iiilrodiicrorv i)r;iycr hy rlic lf<'V. Mr. I'.iill.ir.l of Pepperell. Sennoii l)y rhe lley. .Mr. Kinersoii* ot llostoii, troiii 1 Cor. 2 : :2. Oniainino- pniyer by (he Kev. Mr. Chirk of l.exhigtoii. Charg'e l)y tile IJev. ^Iv. (Jooilridiic of f.yiideboronoii. Kiglit liaiKl of fell..\vslii|) by tbc IN-s . Mr. lianiind of Amherst. Coiicbidino' pr.iyer by tlie IJev. Mr. Hill of M.is<.ii. Tiie organization of tho clun'ch was at lirst by a covenant,! agreeably to the method of .Xcw Fnglaiid Congregationalism, not by a specific creed. The lirst church in Plymouth, where the Pil- grims landed, was organized in that way, and still retains its cove- nant. During Mr. Beede's ministry a creed was adopted, but sub- se(piently it was dro[)ped, and the church reverted to the original method of a covenant. This caused dissatisfaction among some of the members, and a second Congregational church was formed .Inly IS, 182;5, holding Trinitarian views, and consisting at first of seventeen members. Rev. Stephen A. Barnard was ordaiiu'd over the First Church January L"), 18;{0, and resigned his oftice April 2."), 18;);'). Rev. Abner J). Jones succeeded Mr. Barnard, and was ordained January 1, 18;)4. He was succeeded by Rev. Nathauiel AVhitman, who was installed October A, IS.SC, and continued pastor of the church till 184;i. * lie\ . Mr. Kiiicixin \v:i« tlic Ijitlicr of Haliili Wiililo KniiTSOii. t SCO AppctKlix. 134 HISTORY OF WILTON. The following ministers succeeded Mr. Whitman in rapid rotation : Rev. William A. Whitwell, 1 843-50; Rev. Seth Saltmarsh, M. D., 1851-53; Rev. John N. Bellows, 1854-55; Rev. Stillman Clark, 1857-63; Rev. Levi W. Ham, 1863-64: Rev. William B. Buxton, 1865-67; Rev. Richard Coleman, 1868-70 ; Rev. Increase Sumner Lincoln, 1870-70; Rev. Charles Henry Rickards, 1880-81; Rev. Henry Dana Dix, 1882-85. Rev. Frank L. Plialen, the present pastor, was settled in 1886. During this period several other ministers have for a short time supplied the pulpit. The venerable ancient meeting-house, whioh was built during the ministry of Mr. Livermore, and at whose raising the fatal catastrophe before related occurred, was burned December 8, 1859, in the night, soon after a children's concert given by IMiss Mary Thurston. So great was the regret of the town at its loss, that a committee was chosen to investigate the matter. Their report throws much light on the history of the town, and reveals the feel- ings of the inhabitants about the destruction of the church ; but no certain conclusion was reached as to the cause of the fire, whether it was intentional or accidental, but that probably it was the work of an incendiary. The present I'nitarian Congregational church was erected in its place, and was dedicated January 10, 1861. The dedication sermon of the old church, by Rev. Jonathan Livermore, January 5, 1775, and the dedication sermon of the new church, January 10, 1861, by his grandson. Rev. Abiel Abbot Liv- ermore, were published in a pamphlet together. THK UNIVERSALIST SO'CIKTV. The second religious society of Wilton w^as established by the Universalists in 1813. It had only occasional preaching, and no settled pastor, and no meeting-house. It was customary for the members to meet in the Brick Hall, and, in later years, they had their services in the First Congregational Church. Rev. Messrs. Ballon, Skinner, Streeter and others ofilciated on these occasions, gathered large audiences, and proclaimed the doctrine of universal salvation, of the future holiness and happiness of the whole human race. The society has long ceased to exist, but its sentiments are widely diffused. HISTORY OF THE HAPTIST (HI K( II. HV UKV. GlCOKCiK ( . lltow. The Baptist church in Wilton was i-onstituted April 7, 1^17, with eleven members: Peirce (iage, Joseph Holt, William Mausnr, I BAPTIST CHURCH. 135 Ebenezer (handler, Willimn Howard, Jabez Goldsmith, Joseph Smith, Abigail Smith, Lucy Smith, Mary Goldsmith and Chloe Bales. The last survivor of these was Deacon Joseph Smith, who died March IG, ]8H;5, aged ninety-four years and five months. He was made deacon very soon after the church was constituted, and held tlie ottice till his death. He was a man of deep piety and fully consecrated to Christ. Associated with him in the deacon's office, (luring most of his active life, was Deacon Timothy Gray. The same day tlie church was constituted, six were added to its membership by letter, and seven by baptism ; by letter, William (ioldsmith, Hannah Goldsmith, Anna Upton, Betsy Holt, Esther Holt and Sally Mansur ; by baptism, William Bales, William L. Bales, Timothy (iray, John Peabody, Susannah Smith, Nancy Gray and Sally Peabody. For some years previous to this, a few residents of Wilton had embraced Baptist principles and had united with the Baptist church in Mason. The pastor of that church. Rev. William Elliott, fre- (piently visited Wilton and preached to the people assembled in pri- vate houses, the school-houses in town being closed against him. The truth, however, could not be bound ; quite a number received it gladly, and, eujbracing the same, became consistent Baptists. During the winter of 1SV'-17, under the labors of Rev. George Evans, the Spirit was poured out. Some were converted, and the • lesire to have a church in Wilton, which had been for some time burning in the hearts of the faithful few, was so much strengthened that they resolved to organize a church, and did so, as above stated. The church thus constituted had no pastor for fourteen months, but was supplied a part of the time by Brother Benjamin T. Lane. Eleven were added to the church during this time. In June, 1818, Rev. Ezra Wilmoth was settled as pastor, the church then number- ing thirty-five. He baptized forty-nine. He was succeeded in February, l.S2;3, by Rev. Beuel Lathrop, who served one year. After this for a while the church was supplied by the neighboring pastors. From February, 182:?, to October, 1827, "twenty-five were ]>aptized. In 1827 the church and society built its present meeting-house at Wilton Centre. November 7th it was dedicated, and the same day Brother Simon Fletcher was ordained. He served the church three years and baptized three persons, and was succeeded in 1830 l)y Brother Caleb Brown. He was ordained and served the church two years, and during the time eleven were bai)tized. In 1833 13(1 HISTORY OF WILTON. Brother Harrison Strong was ordained. He served two years and baptized nine persons. He was succeeded in .lune, 183;"), by Rev. .John Cannon, who served one year and baptized seven persons. After tliis Kev. Ezra AMlmoth again served the church for a season and baptized seven. In August, 18:38, Kev. N. AV. Smith became pastor ; lie served eigliteen months and baptized two persons. About this time fourteen members were dismissed to form a church in Lyndeborough. Thus the church in AVilton is mother as well as daughter. In June, 14. In December, 1860, Brother S. C. Fletcher was ordained as pastor, served tlie church seven years, and baptized forty-nine persons. In ISO 7 the church and society built a parsonage at Gray's corner. In 1874 Brother William Libbey was called to be pastor, and was ordained in October of that year. He baptized four, aud closed his labors in March, 1^77. The church at once extended a call to Rev. .1. II. Leaned, who commenced his labors in May. He held the pastorate sixteen months, but his health permitted him to occupy the pulpit only a few months. Two were baptized. February 17, 1881, Brother (George C. Trow was ordained and installed pastor of the cluucli. Five were baptized up to this time, October, 188;i. The church has existed sixty-six years and has had sixteen pas- tors. It has witnessed many precious revivals, and has had baptized into its fellowship two hundred and forty-foin-. Four of these are, or have been, jireachers of the gospel. Ulsroin OK TIIK SK.COM) rON(;RE(iATIONAI, (IllHCll. HY KKV. A. K. THACY. The Second C'ongregatiouMl Church of Wilton w:is organized .Inly 18, 182;). It consisted of seventeen members, five males and twelve females. It resulted from the conviction that the views and teachings of the pastor of the church of which these persons were members were not in accordance with the Bible : the chief differ- ence of oitiniun being in resi)ect to tiie doctrine of the person of I ^!^ <^^-^iu-^^ SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 137 Christ. The uew church rctiiiued the confeBsioii of faith'nnd cove- nant of the oUl church, thus showing that they were not dissenters, liut held firmly to the old-time creeds. Previous to the formation of the clinrcli :ni ecclesiastical society had been organized May K!. ]S2;i. It consisted of those persons who afterward joined in tlie organization of the church and some others. Public worship was lield for a time in what was known as the "Brick Hall." Jt was over a store at the centre of Wilton. The chuix-h was without an installed pastor until December, l0. 'J'he pastorate of Rev. AVilliam Richardson continued till Octol)er 27, lH4n. Rev. Humphrey Moore was then invited to l)econie the pastor. He declined the call, but served as acting pas- tor for nearly two years. Rev. Charles ^Vhiting, second pastor of the church, was ordained and installed January 4, 1843; he was dismissed February K), IsfjO. Soon after his removal an attempt was made to unite the two societies. This proved unsuccessful and tlie church again opened its house of worship. In the summer of 18.51 an invitation was given this society to re- move its place of worship to East Wilton, where there was no meet- ing-house, September H), 1851, it was decided to accept this l)roposal. A house of worship was erected at once, wl^ich was dedicated .lune 10, l.s.')2. From Rev. C!harles Whiting's dismissal, February 13, 1850, until Fel)ruary 21. 185H, when Rev. Ebenezer S. Jordan was called, the church was without a settled minister. Rev. IT. H. Winchester was with the church two years of this time, but declined to be settled. INIr. Jordan resigned November 1, 1859. Rev. Daniel E. Adams of Bangor Seminary was ordained and installed pastor December 5, isc.o. His was the longest pas- torate the church has had, terminating May ."), IsTd. Rev. .1. Newton Brown commenced lal)or as acting pastor December 1. 187(!, and served the church till August 15. \x~H. The present pastor, Hev. A. E. Tracy, began his services September 1, 1871), as acting i.Mstor, and was installed May 3. 18.S(). The deacons of the church 138 HISTORY OF WILTON. have been Burleigh French, chosen January 19, 1824; Abel Fisk, chosen September 2, 18;)1 : Oliver Barrett, elected September 2. 1830 : Hermon Abbot and William Sheldon, elected June (i, l, IHfiO. He is now settled at Brownfield, Maine, where he has been pastor since 1874. Rev. Daniel E. Adams was born in Camden, Maine, in 1832. He graduated at IJangor Seminary in 1800, was installed pastor in Wil- ton December .'», 1800, and was dismissed May ;?, 187(!. He went directly to Ashburnham. jNIassachusetts, as acting pastor, and from there to Southboro', Massachusetts. His wife, Ellen E. Kings- bmy, of Keene, New Hampshire, died in May, 18H2. He was mar- ried in Eebruary, 1884, to J\liss Marion E. Center of Wilton. Rev. Alfred E. Tracy was born in West Brookfield, Massachu- setts, July 2, 184;"), graduated at Amherst College in 18(;'.), and at Andover Seminary in 1872. He was ordained and installed at Har- vard, Massachusetts, September 4, 1872, was dismissed in Septem- ber, 1874, and was pastor at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, from 1874 to 1878. He supplied the church at Wilton in .Tune. 1.S7I), com- menced as acting pastor September 1, 187!), and was installed May l;}, 1880. His wife is Kate .S. Harwood, born in Bennington, Ver- mont ; her home at the time of their marriage was North Spring- field, Missouri. HISTORY OK TITK I.IBKRAI. ( IIKISTIAN (IHIMII, I'.V VIVA. I. SUMNEH IJNCOLN. This church was organized in the East village of this town, two miles from the Centre, in 18f)l». Its church edifice was erected and dedicated the same year. It contains the usual modern improve- ments, including a vestry in the basement, a lecture-room, a Sun- day-school room, a ladies' parlor ftnd a kitchen with all its needful accompaniments ; also a furnace, a line organ and a bell. Its site is very fine, being in every respect one of the Itest in town. The whole cost about ten thousand dollars. In the organized platform of this church, the words " church " and " society" are used in the same sense. The following articles are contained in the platform of fellowsiii}) : AijTit i.i; I. AVi'. wliosc name.* are signed beueath, unite ourselves in a (liristiau (lunch and Fellowshii* for our own rcli.oions unprovoinont. and as a means of usefulness to others. Artict.k 11. We thus (leclarf ami claim to hf mciiilxMs ot the <>i('al union of all Cliristiau disciplos of which .losiis Clirist is the living- Head, l.y tlie will of (Jod. Airrici.K III. Rccciviii-i-.Jcsiisasoiu-diviiK'ly-iiivciri'c.iclicrMml (iuiilc ami cai'Mcstly scckiiit-- to li.-ivc in us a mcasMrc of llicSpii-'il llial was in 140 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. Ilini. we pli'dyc ourselves to follow the rnith. :is it sIimII he mjide known to our iiiiniis. l>orli lii belief and in life. AhtK'LK 1\'. NVe will ('o-oi)enite l)y coiitrilnitinii; nf oiir lime, iiitei-esr iind iiieiins ill siistnininii- the institution of feliuion. iiinl in all ( 'hi-isti;in work that sliall he undertaken l)y this Inion. Aktici.k \'. An\ person may hecome a memher of this I'nion hy siii'iiiiiii- this l(.i-m of ■•issoeiation. no ohjecfion heiuii' madi' hy those al- Tlie preceding is :»ii extniet ffoui the records of the society. Names of settled ministers: Aubrey J\I. Pendleton, from iMnrcii, l.S(;i). to 187.3: Charles H. Tindell. from April. IsTT.to November. 1S7H ; James J. Twiss from November, l.sTlt, to April, 1H84. Frank L. I'lialen was ordained in 1880 and is the i)resent pastor. Several others have preached here as supplies for a limited time during the past sixteen years. 'I'he salaries hitherto paid to ministers by the society average about one thousand dollars per aiimiin. The audience room of the chiircii has sittings for three hundred. The society is now free from debt, and has a good Mmomit of pe- i-iiniary ability, though its membersjiip is not large. lIIsToltV Ol- Till-; CA IIIOI.IC ( III 1!( 11. I'.V 1!KV. KOMINO K. BlCKl.K. The first Catholic service ever held in Wilton was in ISCT by Rev. Father O'Donnell, then residing in Nashua. Tlie entire Cath- olic population at that time was seventeen families. At this period there was already a small Catholic Church in Milford, where services were held regularly once a month by Kev. Father O'Donnell. In 1871) Rev. P. Ilolohan was placed in c.harge of the Catholic popu- lation of ]Milford, Wilton and Creenville, then ^lason village. Fa- ther Ilolohan resided in Milford. From that time Catholic services were held in Wilton twice a month, lu four years the Catholic population of Wilton trebled itself. In 1877 Rev. F. F. IJuckle was appointed to the above mission. Father Ilolohan going to Keene. In tiie autumn of 1X81 a Catholic Church was built in Wilton by Kc\ . I-:. !-:. jiuckie. who took up iiis residence there. The Catliolic poiJiilatioii at this dav is about live hundred souls.* The first ciiurch i)ell in Wilton was procured by subscription and donated to the town on certain conditions. 'I'he town erected a *Tliis uiiiiihpi- iiu-lu.l.-s sonic of \\w inliMl.itsiiits of I'iiK- VmII.-v in Milfonl. a niannfnct- iirlni; liiitnlct.— | S. I'ntnuni. TOLERATION ACT. 141 tower at the east end of the old ineetiiii>"-house in wiiicli it was hung in the tiutnmn of \X'.'>'2. After the meeting-house was bnrned in l.S()i», what conld l)e saved of the metal was, by vote of the town, with other metal to make the weight equal to the old bell, recast and hung on the new Town House, now Citizens' Hall, and still hangs there. When the Second Congregational society built their church at East Wilton, they put a bell (m it, which after a few years was cracked, and was replaced by a new^ one, which is still sound and in use. When the I'uitariau Church at East Wilton was built, a bell was procured by subscription ; Dr. Eleeman and the ^Messrs. Whitings were among the largest subscribers. The bell on the Town House was the gift of Dr. F. M. Pevey. Thus there have been erected, tirst and last, eight houses of pub- lic worship in town. Probably at least lift}' ministers have otticiat- ed in these churches as pastors during the one hundred and fifty years of the existence of the town. A generous endowment was extended at the outset ])y the wise and far-seeing proprietors to encourage Christian institutions here. Much has been expended since from year to year. The treasury of the Lord has not lacked either the rich man's offerings or the widow's mite. Once the means for supporting religious institutions were raised by taxation, and when there was ])ut one church, as was the fact for many years, all contributed to the connnon established Congregational Church, the favorite New England method of church government. The minis- ter was settled and paid by the town, but when the people began to wince at the burden, they were for a time still taxed, but were al- k»wed to choose to what church service, liaijtist. Congregational or Iniversalist, etc., their money should be appropriated. Still later, the support of each religious society was left to the voluntary con- tributions of its members, as is explained in the following passage, copied from L. A. ]Moirisoirs Histoiy of Windham. New Hani})- sliire : Thf year lsl!» Wiis ;iii cvfiiirul one in \\u- iclioioiis liisiory ,,{' ihc slnlc. A new onh'r of tilings wiis cstahlislied in rcgani to tho su[)p()rt of rc- lijiious institutions. In the progress of <»ventsantl advanecinent of public opinion, and as an expression of public ()]»inioii. the " Toleration Act "" was passed ))y the Legislature of thai year, and a[)proved by the govern- or July 1. 18T,I. The pul)lic mind had long been in a troubled ((Sndilion \uider the compulsory support of the ministry. The 1 wo inipoilaiu pro- visions of this law aie here given : '•/VotiWcfZ, that no person shall be compelled to join or supiiorl . t)r be 142 HISTORY OF WILTON. clasisod Avith, or jissoriated to, any foiijircjiatioii. cliuich or n'liii;ious so- ciety, without his consent first had and obtained. ''■Provided, also, if any juTSon sliall dioose to sei)aiate himself from such society or association to which lie may belong, and shall leave a written noti«'e thereof with the clerk of such society or association, he shall thereni)on be no lonj^'er liable for any future expenses which may be incurred by said society or as!«ociation."" This act put an end to taxing an unwilling people by the town for the support of the church. It stopped those endless bickerings between churches and towns, and the amount contributed for public worship was not diminished. We have giveu, so far as we could obtain them, the facts relating to the several religious organizations of Wilton. But the real his- tory of the churches, the spiritual life of the church of Christ in this town, cannot be given here. It" must be read in the lives and char- acters of many men and women, the living and the dead. AVe must call to mind the benefits which this administration of the Christian religion under its various beliefs and forms has afforded in moulding the characters and lives of the young men and women of the town as they have gone out into the world. Who shall com- pute how many temptations it has armed them to meet and over- come? How many motives it has given them to lead a righteous, holy and useful life I What ideals of noble conduct and benevolent action it has set before them ! What sorrows it has comforted, and what hopes of another and immortal life it has ins))ired. When we think of all these things we are ready to say, God bless all the churches of our town, and of our common country. ^lay they all work together in the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace ! May they help to hasten forward the coming of the kingdom of God on earth, and make the great republic of America the joy and glory of the whole earth.* * .Sfc Appi'iulix 11. . I CHAPTER XIV. SCHOOLS, SUNDAY SCHOOLS, COLLEGE GRADUATES, PROFES- SIONAL MEN, AUTHORS AND INVENTORS. One of the earliest interests, to which the emigrants to this then forest wilderness paid an earnest attention, was tliat of the educa- tion of their children. Next to religion, for the free exercise of which the Pilgrims and Puritan fathers liad left theii- homes in the old world, stood the institution of the free school. Martin Luther, the Reformer, is said to have been the originator of the plan of the untaxed public school, supported by the public treasury, open to all, without money and without price. Parish schools and public schools had existed before those of New England, but not to our knowledge could their privileges be enjoyed without the payment of a certain small tuition. The original grantors of Wilton gave one share out of forty-six, or two hundred and forty acres, to help support free schools. The land was sold .June 1, 17G!», antl the in- terest of the money, which amounted to £*.') !>s. r»^d., lawful money, was devoted to the support of tiie schools. In 1 784 and thereafter the school fund amounted to tTiT Ids., equal to $22().(K). The in- terest on this, and on the Literary Fund given by the state, is de- voted to the support of free schools. In 1839, $(300 were applied to the schools. There were at that time nine school districts and ten school houses. Now there are ten school districts, eleven school houses and a room finished in the Town House for the High School. The average length of the summer schools is ten weeks, and of the winter schools ten weeks. In former years the winter schools were usually taught l)y male, and the summer schools by female, teachers, but at present most of the schools, summer and winter, are taught l»y women. The branches u!!ually taught are reading, writing, spelling, histoiT, arithmetic, grannnar, algebra, geometry, natural [)hilosophy and physiology. Sometimes the lan- guages are added, and, it may be, other studies. The Bible is usually 144 HISTORY OF WILTON. read at tlie opening of the school, either by the teacher or the pui)ils. one or ])oth. It is optional with the teacher to offer a prayer or not. r>ut no sectarian \iews of religion are taught, only those principles which are conanon to all denomiuations of Christians. Miss Dale, eldest daughter of John 13ale, the first settler, taught the first school in town, and for some years was the only female teacher. She was succeeded in the course of time by others, both meji and women, whose names are too numerous to mention, who have kept unbroken the long and honorable line of educators, and who have tended to preserve the high standard of intelligence and the love of sound learning for which the town has always been noted. The names of Putnam, Abbot, Spalding, Liverniore, Das- comb, Burton, Barrett, Beede, Sniith. Kimball, Kussell, and of many others will occur to our readers as among the school teachers of "Wilton either of an earlier or a later day. But of one we can- not forbear to give a longer sketch from the testimony of one of his pupils, contained in the Centennial Addi-ess, pages - t'erred to, " iiic <>| ilic ..ihcr «lis| I'u-ts followed in the same foiirsi'. To this iiiipiilsf. I think, we ni;iy ini|)Ulc tin' ;itlv:inec ot Wilton hct'on- the n(M^hl>orin(>K>. The text books of a century ago, as recorded by one who attend- ed school at that time, were the Bible or Testament, the primer and Dilworth's spelling book. As the wunts of the schools have ^re- quired, ncAv books have been introduced. When imi)rovemeuts have been demanded those improvements have been adopted. But the toAvu has never been given to frequent changes. When a thoroughly good book was in use, it has not been discarded merely because something new has been offered. Adams's Arithmetic, under its successive forms of The Scholars' Arithmetic, Adams's New Arithmetic, Adams's New Arithmetic (Revised Edition) and Adams's Improved Arithmetic, was used for nearly seventy years, and Warren Coll>urn's Mental Arithmetic for abotit fifty years. It was in ls7."> that these works were superseded. <1 I'KKVISION or S(1I(>. Foi' nn»re than twenty yi'ars l)efore the stale nnnle any [)ro\ isiou for the snpcrv isioii of schools, the town of Wilton annually chose I'RIVATK SCHOOLS. 149 some of its best (lualifieil citizens " :i coniinittee to inspect the schools. " It is wortliy of note that our educational interests have always been kept free from any connection with i)arty politics or religious sects. The citizens have left the appointment of superin- tending school committees, since that odice was established by the law of the state, to the selectmen : and those odieials, to their hon- or be it recorded, have never seemed to be infliienced by partisan feelinii's in inakinu tlieir selections. At various times for seventy-live years past skilful teachers have opened private schools, for one term in a year, which have jjartaken nK>re or less of the character of high schools. These have l)een largely instrumental in raising the standard of education in the Unvn. There has l»een for some time a select school at the princi- pal village continuing thiough the year, which affords advantages ('(jual to those which are found at respectable academies. This school gives promise of being a [jermanent institution. So far Mr. Dascombe. It may be added that Rev. Samuel R. Hall from Andover Seminary conducted a High school at the Cen- tre for several seasons, which was largely attended. Miss Sarah \V. Livermore, also, with Miss Abigail Kimball as assistant, kept a private boarding and day school at hei- own house for a number of years for pupils of both sexes fiom abroad and in town. I'UO( KKDINWiS Ol- THK TOWN IN IJKLATION TO SCHOOL MATTRKS. The following i)etition was .addressed to the General Court in .lune, 17.SH : The petition ul ii- thf Snh-crilM-r- lliimlily Slic\\.-Mi: 'I'h.it a law oJ tills State, eiititli-il ;iii ;ici tor tin- -eiitlemen. and some ;iged ex]>erlenced t»pntlemen of literary accomplisli- inents, foj- the sjiace of twenty ye;irs last p:ist. And it lias expended for .1 nmiiboi' of years upon scliof)rm>;- eighty-seven pounds, and sometimes it has assessed more. ;it li-;ist ;i sum '' William Abbot, Jr., | Selectmen .lonathan Burton, j of Wilton. TKSTIMONV or Ml{. HIKOK, a TKACHKi;. Wilton. -June 4, 1788. I am happy in l)eing able to certify that the youth of Wilton are in general very good readers, writers and cypherers. Tliey are farther ad- vanced in [.earning than those of most towns in tlie county, within the compass of my knowledge, who have maintained grammar schools, and inferior to none with which I am ac(iuainted. I believe I miglit safely affirm that there is no town in the State, of the same ability, that can pro- duce so many youtli so well fpialified for connnon ))usiness, so well ac- complished in all the l)ranches of learning which are essentially useful in every department of I.ife, as can the town of Wilton. .losiah liurffc. THE FINE REMITTED. 151 TKSTniONV OF ItKV. ABKI. FISK. Having made it my amiual practice to call the youth together in differ- ent I*arts of the 'i'ow n to advise and instruct them, I liave taken Occasion to examine tliem in respect to the Improvement they have made in Read- inj;, and have been highly pleased with the accuracy and Propriety exhib- ited in that Branch of Literature. I have likewise been i)resent at sciiool when the Children have been ex- amined respci'ting the Name* and Uses of those Stops and Characters that are made use of in the English Language, and tliey have answered the Questions proj)Osed to Admiration. I have seen their Writing &c. And it appears to me from the 01)servations I have made that the People of Wilton have paid a particular Attention to the Scliool Education of rlieir Children. ^ Abel Fisk. Wilton. June 4"' 17S8. ACTION OK TIIK (; KNKHAI. COIHT. •June 9"' 17S8. A Joint Committee, consisting of Mr. .Shejiherd and Mr. Webster of the Senate, and Mr. Pogers, Mr. Emerson and Mr. ^lurphy of the House, was raised to consider th<' petition of the Selectnu'n of Wilton and report thereon. •Tune 12"'. The Committee leported : Tiiat although the town of Wil- ton have not strictly adhered to the N'tter of the law. yet it appeals to your connnittee. that they have been at gr<^at expense foi- the education of their youths, and that it is the opinion of the committee that the fine be remitted, and that they liave leave to bring in a bill accordingly: Signed, .\mos Sheplierd for the committee. Which report being read and considered. Voted, that it be received and accepted. We pass now to a nmcli later period and make extracts from the Keport of the Board of Kducntion of tlie town, for the year ending March 1, 18H7: The Legishiture of 188.") passed a scIiool law, which effected a radical change in the management of our educational institutions. The district system was superseded by the establishment of the town system, subject to the direction and control of a Board of Education. At the first annual meeting of the district, called in pursuance of the recently enacted scliool law. and held March 2, 1880, Mr. Philander Ping was elected a member of the lioard for the term of three years, Mrs. Sarah E. Dunbar, for the term of two years, and Mr. George E. Bales, for the term of one year. Subsequently, the Board organized by the se- lection of Mr. Bales as Chairman, Mr. Ping as Treasurer, and Mrs. Dun- bar as Secretary. The duty of supervision was apportioned among the members of the Board. Aware of tlie fact that many looked with distrust upon the new departure, and believing that a .conservative course would best tend to ])r(imote the general welfare of the scliools. we avoided, so far as in-acticalde. an,\ sei-joiK di'viatioii fioiu existing method-. An 152 HISTORY OF AVILTON. (Mily iii>|)('itii>ii ul ilic scliuol^ rcM'Mli'd :i coiKlition of nftnir?: in the main s;itist'acti>i-v. cxoopt lliat. (Muhanasscil l)y the lai'k oi fiiillu'iciit fuiul>i. sev- eral sehools suffered soiiiewlial in coinitarisoii with those more fortunate ill this respect. Herein appear^ one ol the generally aeknowletlged ail- vaiitages of tlie new system, to w it : less inequality in the money availa- ble for sehool i)uri)0ses. Although the law may in some eases work hard- shiii. particularly in loi-alilies furuisliing a limited number of si-ludars. we helieve that, selfishness aside, if the law is administered in a spirit of justice to all. it will connnend itself to all reasonable men. The recently enacted school law will be of substantial benefit to our town in one par- ticular at least: it has made possible the establishment of a high school on an enduring l)asis. We think nuuh has already been accomplished in the right direction. The sciioo! has been placed in the liands of an ac- comi)lished instructor. Mr. h. ,1. Tuck, a ffraduate ot Williams College, who enjoys the entire good-will and respect of those under his charge, and Ihe contidence of the i)eo])le of the town. AI'.I.K ii; riiK '^i.AK i:m)IN(; .MAitcii, i.s8r. AVKUAGE JIUl.S. I ATTKND- I ANCE. TKHMS. WKKKS. East High r>i 2S 23 35 3 (jrannnai' . :!.•) IS 17 22 3 Intermediat ' 4.") 24 21 1 31 3 Primarv 77 87 4(» 52 3 :{(t 19 11 19 ;{ Havisville I'.i s 11 15 3 \Vest . . l!l ;i 10 ! 17 3 French \-ill: 1 (.( . . T.I ;t 10 i 13 .3 Southeast i:! 7 10 .3 Abbot Hill ;{ ■J 4 Northeast •"> 1 4 •> 318 163 155 j 223 29 292 ■nicavn igc at ten buK-e w; s reduiH d l)V the sii'kiies ^ of lh."> clndars. i'.y Ihe disioiuinuancc of Ihe second and third terms in the Abbot Hill anil the Northeast schools, .some remuneration was allowed for transport- ing the scholars to the schoids th.it they .itteniled tlie second and thiril terms. ^1 M>.\\ xliooi.s. Tin- liisi Sunday -chool was eslat)lished in May. iSKI, was connected with tile ('ongregatioii.il church of wliicli Ihe Iti.'V. 'i'homas lieeth" was ))astor. and was held in the Centre schoid house. Two ladies. Miss Thebe Abltot. afterw.irds the wife of E/ra .\bbot. Ks(|.. of .I.acksoii. :>raine. and liie mother of Prof. Kzra .Mibot of Harvard rnlversily, and .^fiss Sarah White l/iverniore were leaders in this eiitei))rise. This schoid was one of thetir-t.ir not tlic lirst . in the country to be devote.l esp.'cially and ^^^^9^ COLLEGE GRADUATES. 153 v,ho]]y to religions iiistnu'tion. Scvi-iity cliildrcii .ittciKlcd llic tiisi scn- rli(.<>ls :iiv now ('st;il)lislic(l in mH the cliurclic- in Kiwii.* A strikinj;- tt'st (jf ;i (•(Uiniiuiiity's iipincciMtidii ot tlic ;i(lv;iiit:i>i('s of od- iicatioii is tht> caoeniess witli whic-li the hiirlioi- iii>Jtriu'tioii and uitMital disciidiuc of acadoniios and i'oll(\i>;<'s arc son,i>id. and with wliich safviticcs aro made, even hy rliosc of limited means, ro secure <\H-]i aihantaiies. Tlie foliowinu,- is rhc crediralde list, so far as we liave been aide to ascer- tain it. of eitlier natives or icsidents of \\illon wlio liave l)ccn >iTadiiate- or mombers of colleges : Craduatesof Harvard College: Abiel Abbot. D. D.. ITST; .lacob Abbot. 17n-J: William Abbot. 17i>7: John Stevens Abbot, 1801 ; Solomon Kidder r.ivermore. lS()-2; EJ)ene/.er IJockwood, ISO'i: Samuel (ireele, 1S(I2 : Sam- uel Abi)ot. IsnS; Samuel Barrett. IslS; W.irren Burton, 1821 ; .\hiel Ab- bot i.ixermore, 1883: llermon AI)l)ot was two yeais at Harvard : William Barrett, IS,")!); Isaac Spalding Whiting. 1882. (Jraduates of Dartmouth College: Daniel h'ockwood. ISll ; Augustus (ireele, 1818: Timotliy Parkliurst. 1818: Abner Flint. 1S21 : David M(.r- gan. 188.-): Lubim Burton Boekwoc.d. is:!'.): .los.-ph Cliandl.-i' ilarn-tt. 18-)(); Charles D. Adams. 1S77. Graduates of Bowdoin C«dlege: .loseidi Hale Ai)bot. IS22: Eidiraim Poabody. 1827: K/.ra Abbot. 1880: Abiel Abbot. 1881. Graduates of Vale College: Bufus Abbot, 1884: Alvah Steele, three years, hut did not graduate: Levi Abbot, 1840. Graduate of Amherst College, (^harles Al)hot, 188."): of ^fiddlebury Col- lege. Samuel riint; r)f llobart College, Everard W. Dascomb. 1880: of Tufts College. Arthur E. Keyes. l'i;«>IKSSI()NAI, MIA. Physician.'^. Dr. Ebene/er Kockwood. a giaduate (d' Harvard College. 1778. was long a jthysician in town. Dr. Timothy Tarkhurst, a grachiate of Dartmouth College. 1818. was for many years the wise and skilfid physician f>f Wilton. Dr. .loll n Putnam also jirac-tised \ne(licine in town foi- a longtime, and in recent yeais Dr. W. A. .lo.nes. Dr. .E T. Buttrick and Dr. Tower have also l)een practitioners here. Drs. Crond)ic and Kingslmry of Temidi-. Dr. Twitchell of Keene, Dr. Daniel Adams of .NFont N'eruon. Dr. Spalding of Amherst, and Dr. Dearborn of ^iflford have also l)eeu often called upon to visit tlie sick and sutlering in Wilton. Drs. Henry 'I'revitt. .Tosiah Fleemau. (Jeorge W. Hati-li. and r;recii are at present tlie physicians of the town. Lawyers. For many years Wilton had no lawyers. Hon. Charles H. I'.nrns. .E E. Si)ring, Es(i.. and W. IE (Jrant. Es.|.. have (.lliciated in this capacity. Mr. Burns resides in Wilton, but has his otlice in Xasliua. * .'^(•<- fhaptci- -Mil. K')4 HISTORY OF WILTON. AT rilOHS. Al)i.'l Alilioi. 1>. !>.. wn.lc .i lIi>I(My of Aiiili.vcr mikI :i (;(>n.';ilo,«iii-:il l{<\srist(>r of the Ahhoi Knniily. Samuel Abbot. K!i(i., siMciitilu' iiivcstiiialioiis. Hon. Cliarlcs 11. Athci- l«)n ill liiri .Momoii- of Mr. .M)bot. itrintcd in the ColK'i'fions of tho Now ilainp«;hiiT llisroiii-al Sorioty, Volume VI.. i»a,ires iO.V-ill. says: -^ In 1S2S wlien the • I'neumatit- raiadox.' as it was ealled. was attraetiug the at- tention of seliolars. and no satisfai'tory explanation of it l»ad been t'oniul. he first snjrjrested its true tlieory. This was afterwards experimentally proved by his neplu'w. Trof. .loseph II. Abbot, in an artiele jmblished in the Ameriean .lournal of Seieiu-e and .\rts. In 1S;{7-S ho detei-ted the fallaey of the instrument ealled the '(Jeometer.' to whieh the attention of Conj;ress was then ealled as a disemery in majiuelism. by whieh the lat- itude as well as the North l*ole was supi)osed to be indieated." •lohn .\bbot. a w«»rk on nuH'hanieal inventions made by him. Joseph llale Abbot, artieles in the Amerii-an .lonrnal of Seienee and Arts, and in seientitie reviews. Samuel Uarrett. I). I)., iraets and sernuuis: a volume of sermons, with a uienunr by Lewis (J. I'r.iy. Thomas Ueed«'. sermons and orations. Warren Hurton. Distriit Si-htxd as It \Va>; The Seenery Shower: Cul- ture of the ()l)servinii- Faeulties in the Family ami theSehool: Helps to Edueation in tlie Houses of our Country: Cheoring Xiews of Man and Providenee : White Slavery, a New Emaiu'ipation Cause. A. A. I.ivermore. Priestley's Corruptions of Christianity, abridged; l.eetures to \ Onng Men; Marriage Ort'ering: (Christian Hyuuis, eomiiiled: Commentary on the New Testament, l! volumes: volume of dlseourses: War with Mexieo Reviewed: reviews and oeeasional sermons: Antl- Tobaei'o: History of Wilton. Sarah W. lavermore. fugitive poems. Ejdiraim IVabody. fugitive poems; a volume of sermons, with a nu^uuiir by S. A. Eliot; Christian Days and Thouglits; Lessons on the Old Testameiu ; oeeasional seruuujs and artieles in reviews. Sewall Putnam. History of Wilton. Iriah Smith, traets ami pamphlets ; Diagram of Parliamentary Kules; .V Word fiM- the Sabbath: The Tnited States in Propheey ; Synopsis of the Present Truth: The Sanetuary aiul its Cleansing ; Man's Nature aiul Destiny: Thoughts on the Hooks o1" D.iniel aiuI the Pevid.ition. Hobeeea Smith, a volume of poems, with th(> life and experienee of her daughter. Annie IJ. Smitli. INVKNTOKs. .lohn .Vbbot invented an hydraulie motor. Samuel Abbot, maehinery for the manufaetrtre of i>otato stareh. Dainel Cragin. a bending maehine for the manufaeture i>f dry meas- ures, \e. : .1 maehine for sealing measures; a maehine for pressing in the bottoms of measures and l)oxes. atid other maehitu>s for labor saving in llie manufaeture of me;isure< and boxes. INVENTORS. 155 llenrj' A. Holt, a univprsal wood worker, combining in one inachino a douhlp saw-tablp, an irregular moulder, a buzz planer, a boring machine and a lathe: a box machine for manufacturing locked corner boxen, in which the stock is cut to a projier lenglli. and both ends are cut to lock together at one operation. Henry Hopkins, machinery for manufacturing boxes. Messrs. Flint and f Jray, a patent on a wagon seat. rriah Smith, an autf>matic folding school seat, iiatentcd. and nianii- tactured by The I'nioii School Furniture Company. fjicinda S|)aliliMg. a mctliod of weaving seamless bags. C HA ITER XV. LinitAKiKs, i:K.\niN(i koom, and keadino CLvn. riio (>|»i)()rtuiiitios rt>r ri'iuliiiii' in 11h> v:u\\ ihivs woiv r;uv. Tho nge of in:iii:i/.iiu's luul not anived. K\ I'li i>rofossional libraries of l:nv, nu'ilieiiii' :>iul tlioolooy woii' iiiengit'. Jiivonilo literature was almost unUnown. IMie Uihle and a few school books were the ehief reliance for moral and intellectual stimulus. Hut the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures contained an education in themselves, and. as Prof. Huxlev has declared, formed the basis of our Knglisli civiliza- tion. Watts's Tsalms and Hymns and liun van's Pilgrim's Prog- ress were in most homes, and thev were no small factors in mould- ing the character of the New Knglaiul people. P>nt variety is the spice of life, and soon tastes were developed which demanded a wider intellectual range aiul a more generous cultuie. (OIIMIUAN IIIUiAK^. The C'olumbiau Library was iMct)ri)orated .luue '.'. ISO.); Kbene- /.er Kockwood, Jonathan liurton anil' Philip Putnam being tJic corporate members. The records and catalogue of the library have not been found. Among the books, which are recalled, were HhuI- er's Sacred Hiography, iNIiss Kdgeworth's Tales, and John Adams's Defence of the Constiturion of the Inited States, in three volumes. About the year IS-JO the comjiany was dissolved and the books were sold or divided aniong the stockholders. K'KAOlNt, ItoOM. Tlie Free Sunday Heading Room was estaltlished about IS.-Jd. by the exertions of a few public-spirited persons, in the hall of Has- kell cV: Whitney's l)rick store near the chnrcii. It was designed especially for the benelit of those who lived at a tlistance and couUl not return home during the short intermission on Sunday between the forenoon and afternoon services. P>ooks and tracts, chiellv LiiJiiAKnos. 157 upon iiioial mikI religious siihjects, were provided, and were open lo the; use of all without pjiyiiient. Afterwards the books were re- moved to the church, and what remained wei-e merged in the Sun- ibrary, vvhi(;h also furnished Heading for yoinig and old. All were destroyed when the old meeting-house was burned. MIMSTKIMAI, l-IHKAin . 'I'he Ministerial Libiary, connected with the Kirst CiMigregational Church, and designed especially foi' the use of the jjastor, Avas established and incorporated Dec. 22, 1821 ; the corporate members Iteing Rev. Thoinas iJeede, Kliphalet I'utnam, Kzra Alibot, Samuel Abbot and Timothy Parkhurst. The active mover in this matter was Rev. Abiel Abbot, 1). I)., of I'eterboiough, who was also one of the earliest founders of free ijiiblic libraries in this country. 'I'he library is placed in charge of live tru.stees, who fill their own board. The annual income of an endowment fund is devoted to the purchase of Ijooks. The number of volumes is over 1000. The library is kept in the parsonage in the centre of the town, and is open to the use of all the ministers <>( the town of whatever denomination, and also to citizens of the town by payment of a small sultscription. i'Ai!i>ii i,ii;i;.\i:v. A Parish Library, also connected with the Kirst Congregational Church, and accessible to all the members of the parish, was oi)ened foi' circulation in October, l>s;>«. It contained about four hundred volumes. It was kejjt in the old nieeting-house, and when the house was burned the books wcmc all destroyed. ;i(:XlJAV SCHOOL I.II'.IJAKIKS. The Sunday School Libraries, belonging to the several churches, contain a large number of volumes, which are for the use of the teachers and scholars of tiie Sunday schools of the religious socie- ties. This enterprise was due originally to the labors of Rev. Aubrey M. Pendleton, pastor of the Unitarian Church in Kast Wilton from ls(;i) to 1)S7.">. Mr. Pendleton had pieviously been actively con- cerned in the Free Public Library of Peterborough. In March, 1871 , he began to collect funds, umd continued to do so during that and the following year, 1872. The subscription paper read as follows: III or(l cslablisli :iu9, and almost all of it was giv- en by residents of "Wilton. Mr. Pendleton collected §1500; Hon. Charles H. Burns and INIr. Pendleton together, 8151 ; Mr. Burns alone, S145 ; Mr. P. II. Putnam, §174: while S20 or S;iO came in without solicitation. A Library Association was then formed and nine trustees were chosen, three of whom were elected annually, as three went out of ofllice each year. A room was hired, and all the funds were ex- pended in books and furniture. The library was then opened to the subscribers of the fund, of whom there were two hundred. In March, 1872, the town of Wilton voted to raise and appropri- ate $500 annually for the library, and it was opened to all the in- habitants of Wilton, and to non-resident subscribers. The vote of the town was as follows : Voted. Tliat the sum of S500 be raised and appropriated for the sup- port and improvement of the Wilton library; the sum to be expended under the direction of the selectmen and the trustees of the AVilton Li- brary Association : and the said library to be open to the free use of all the citizens of said town in consideration of said appropriation. Rev. Mr. Pendleton and Hon. C. H. Burns were the principal managers, and a Hne selection of books was made. While it was adapted to popular wants, standard authors only were admitted, and trash was resolutely kept out. It was pronounced by compe- tent judges to be the best village library they had seen. The town appropriated S500 a year for two years. Two thousand volumes were collected, and a catalogue was prepared and printed. The annual circulation of l)ooks reached about 7000 volumes to 750 per- sons. But December 2, 1874, a lire broke out in a building adjoining the library and destroyed almost all the improvements that had been made in the village for fifteen years. The library was one of the victims. The book cases, part of the furniture, nearly the whole edition of the printed catalogues and 750 volumes of books were destroyed, to the value of $1271. The insurance made good two-thirds of tliis loss, so that the actual money loss was about $400. This was a most disheartening set-back to the library, and a great discouragement to its chief founders and helpers, among whom Mr. Pendleton was the devoted leader. ladies' reading room. 159 The town failing to continue its appropriation of $.')()() annually, the library was endowed with S2000, of which a friend of IMr. Pen- dleton contributed Si 200. The sum of S500 was set apart from the insurance, and §300 was procured elsewhere. A dollar a year was then charged for the use of the library, and the enterprise was put upon its feet again. By March, 1876, the library had an in- come of §350 a year. The charge to users of the library was re- duced to seventy-five cents a year. Other donations were made and the endowment rose to $3000, and later to S4200. The annual tariff for users of the books was reduced in 1H7<) to fifty cents. In 1877 the town appropriated S300 a year, on the guarantee of S200 for its support by the founder of the library, and subsequently S2,')0 on the guarantee of S2oO from the same source. As soon as the town made appropriations, the library was made free to all the citi- zens, and so continued till the time it was destroyed. New books were added, and at the close of 1880 they numbered 3100 volumes. But January 20, 1881, came another devastating fire. The li- brary was entirely destroyed, not a book or other article escaped, except what chanced to be outside of the building. As the books had been called in for the annual examination, but a small number remained in the hands of the readers. The property destroyed was worth more than S4000, and as the insurance had lapsed, it was all irretrievably lost. Various propositions have been offered and at- tempts made since the fire to revive the library, but thus far noth- ing has been accomplished. The remaining effects and the unex- l)ended funds have been placed in the hands of five trustees. It is understood that measures will be taken ere long to reestablish a free public library. THK LADIKS' UEADIXG CLLH. The literary society known as the Ladies' Reading Club was organized February 10, 1886, for the purpose of mutual improve- ment and amusement. The meetings are held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings from October to July. The officers con- sist of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and an executive committee of three', all of whom hold their respec- tive offices for six consecutive meetings. The librarian is elect- ed for one year. The yearly membershii) fee is twenty-five cents for active members and fifty cents for honorary members. A li- brary of one hundred and fourteen volumes lias been purchased with the money received from the membership fees, and from the l()ll HK^TOliV Ol- WlI/rON. l)rocet'tls of a i)nblk- cntertainineut given April 2S, 18.S7. There is also a halaiiee in tiie treasury. Tiie whole ninnber of members for tlie year ending .Iiiue 'MK 1SM7, was forty-six. The following list gives api)roximately the number of volumes in each of the libraries remaining in Wilton : The library of the First (oii^rcoaLioiial Chureh. 400 voluiiies: of ilic Seeond Coufvirgatioiial (hureli. 700: of the Baptist Clunvh. 400: of ihc Liberal Christian Clim-eh. 400; of the Ladles' Keadiiiii- Cluh. 114: in sehool dlb l^ltnaln, situatod a short dist.anoo west of tho southoast tH>rnor of lot nutnlHM' !."». and was vory noar tho lino IhMwoou tho lots uumbotvd U and ir» in tho lifth rango. A sj»w and grist niill was built by (.\aptain Nathan Hutohiuson at tho Kast vilUgo on tho santo sjH>t whoiv ono stands now . On lot uuuiIhm- :?i> in tho fourth ningo, on tho bnx^k that tiows by tho pivs- ent gUss-houso at South Lyndolnnvugh. a fow i\xis aU^vo whoiv it uuitos wiih Stivuy Kivor, a grist mill was oivotoii by Dea. JohuHur- tou. Thoso mills woiv ."iU otvoioil Wfoiv tho Kevolution. At tho Wost villago on (.iatnln^l Ht\H>k, noar whoiv tho knob faot^uy of Samuel Sinith now stjinds. was formorly a null for grinding grain and fulling cloth which, was vnvucil by Iriah Sujith. It was bnrnoil iu 1781 or 178:*, but tho jvmains of tho dam m.'vy yet bo soou. Rev. JouHthan l.ivermor^ built a sjiw mill on (.lamln^l Bixx^k alH>ut the time of the Kevolutiou. His sou Nathan carritnl on tho milling Imsiness for many years. The site is still invupitnl by his dos«.vnd- ants fvM' a saw mill, with uiachinory for making shingles and staves. At the time of the ivntn; five jurist anils ; thnn* tauueries; two fxilUng nulls ; one iH^l^hin factory; ono ivttou faolory, t>urtu iu lSSi>, and not \vt ivlmilt ; ono siar\*h faolory. ow iuhI and carritHi on t\v iHHH^b' frvMu Wilton [Messrs. K*ra ami Samuel AMhhI but its»»lf in ihe lH>r\ier of M.>»sou ; four ttlAoksniitUs. ten siuvmakors, including jour- ueymeu; twocabinoi makers; ono hatter; thrtv stones; two taverns. Cue of the most serious changes iu the industries of the i»ui\try has l>fen the virtual alH>Ution of the system of apvHvnticoship. When our forefathers csune over the sea, they brv>ught the F.utw lH?an metluxi of initiation into the industrial trades by a long VH»rioii, usually seven years, of careful i raining and practi^v. When an av>- prvutuv, or negro Ik\v. ran away it was customary to advertise him aiul offer v>ue c^ut rewarvi. It is questionable whether mei'hanical wvu^i is as thorvMJghly done under the present system as under the oW one, wherv ye.ars of caivful training and practice under ex^nm- enced master worknten habitnateil the apprentice to aivuracy and skill i«i everv detail of his tr:»de. .MANUFACTURE OF POTATO STAKCH. 168 OHI(;iN r.i THK MAKlFArri KK OK I'OTATO STAKCH, HY ABIKL AIJI'.OT. Before the War of 1812 potatoes were easily raised in this region, with larger crops per acre tlian at present. But there was little sale for thern, and the low price did not admit of transporting them far to a market. These facts suggested to the mind of Samuel Ab- bot, Esq., the desirableness of obtaining the more valuable part of the potato in a form less bulky, and suited to a greater variety of important uses. Discussion of the matter with his brother. Deacon Ezra Abbot, led them to consider by what means this might be ac- complished. Experiments to obtain sugar resulted only in grape sugar, or glucose : and this idea was abandoned. Starch in small quantity for domestic use had been previously obtained from pota- toes by means of a hand grater and subsequent washings. But to obtain it in large quantity with machinery and a greater power was not known ever to have been attempted. To do this successfully would not only create a better market for potatoes, but it promised remuneration for expense by furnishing a valuable article for ex- tensive consumption. Mutual interchange of ideas on the subject finally led to action. Early in the fall of 1811, as appears, a building about twenty feet square was erected, at his own expense, by P^^zra Abbot, near his house, the lower story for a horse to turn a shaft connected in the second story with machinery for washing and grating the pota- toes ; the same story to have apparatus for cleansing the starch with water made to flow in from a small brook, also a set of wide, shallow drawers with fire underneath for drying it, the whole cost- ing about 8200. Months passed before the machinery was all in place. Meanwhile its object excited much wonderment in the neighborhood. From an evasive answer to some inquisitive per- son, that it was "to make Free-masons by water," it was styled "Free-masons' Hall." After it was started "no admittance" on \\n raising, kept in winter in his house cellar and taken to the mill - wanted. He had machinery to work only al>out a dozen bushels at a time, and did not work every day : he made one year about 6000 pounds of .starch, at the rate of eight pounds of starch to each bushel of potatoes. For a market, he made repeated visits to Bos- 164 HISTORY OF WILTON. ton, Salem, Newburypoit, Andover Hud other towns, selling some and leaving some to be sold on aceonnt ; he sold at eight cents a pound, but traders often put it as high as twenty cents. It was used in fam- ilies for puddings and otherwise, and was recommended by drug- gists as a delicate food for invalids. About 181 7 John Smith, Esq., of Peterborough, after many failures, succeeded in making of it good size for use in cotton nuxnufacture ; and about the same time Mr. Paul Moody at Waltham experimented with it for the same purpose, long in vain, but with hints from Mr. Smith, and having a lot of it on liand, persevered till he succeeded and wanted more. Ezra Abbot's first mill was an experiment, to try machinery and a market. Being now well assured of l)oth, Ezra and Samuel Abbot decided to build on a larger scale. In 1818 the site of an old disused sawmill in the near border of Mason was purchased, and much labor expended in preparing the spot by blasting out rocks to make room for potatoes, building a stone dam, quarrying other stone for the mill, &c. Up to this time Samuel Abbot had been in practice of the law at Dunstable and afterwards at Ipswicli, Massachusetts. But in November, 1818, he removed to Wilton, and henceforth tlie brothers gave their united energies to the business under the tirm name of E. & S. Al)bot. For many months they were much together, especially in evenings and far into the niglit, consulting and devising the requisite machin- ery, much of whicli differed from that in the first mill and involved the application of new principles. As their plans became settled, the construction of the machinery was put in the hands of ditferent mechanics under l)onds not to divulge. As the spring of ISl'.i opened, the farmers of adjacent towns were engaged to plant more or less land with potatoes, and in the fall to bring tlieni the crops at a fixexl price per bushel. Meanwhile the building was erected, 60 by 30 feet, the lower story of stone, with an L for stoi'ing starch. To get in all the machinery and properly adjust it, they found to be a work of time. It was March, 1820, when they com- menced operation on their three thousand bushels of potatoes, and before all were worked up the water became warm and required the use of ice. At first they received potatoes by measuring loads for cubic inches and reducing to bushels, in a year or two by weighing loads and empty carts in a frame, but in a few years they changed the frame for Fairbanks's platform scales. There being no law for the weight of a bushel of potatoes, they adopted as an average of weighings by tliemselves and neighbors, the rule of sixty-four pounds MANUFACTURE OF POTATO STARCH. 165 to the busliel. As crops were light or abundant, their stocks of pota- toes varied in quantity : l)eing for seven years less than six thou- sand bnsliels a year : for eleven years, between six and ten tiiousand : foi- seven years, from ten to fifteen thousand ; in other years moi-e ; their lai'gest stock, in l.s.'id, was over twenty-six thou- sand l)ushels. Farmers within six or eight miles or more found it a cash market for their potatoes. The crops of different seasons differed in quality ; and some kinds were richer in starch than others. '' Long Keds." for instance, yielded well per acre, but not so well in starcli. Experience and observation gradually taught the partners im- l)roved processes, especially in securing the finer, lighter starch, which, being of nearly the same specific gravity as the light part of the refuse or " grains," had been difHcult to separate. But their l)est skill did not suffice to obtain all the starch of the potato. Of the ten, twelve or more pounds in a bushel, according to quality, more or less escaped with the "grains," to be fed to cattle and hogs, and more or less flowed off with the potato juice into the In-ook to double and treble the hay crops in the meadows below. The amount of starch obtained per bushel in different years ranged from seven and one-third to nine and two-thirds pounds ; being iu five years less than eight pounds, in seven years more than nine pounds, and averaging about eight and one-half pounds per bushel of {)4 [)ounds. The quantity of starch manufactured also varied greatly, from \().^ tons in 1H2(I to 11(1.; tons in 1830-;51 ; being in the first six years lOl tons, in the next six years .'557 tons, and in the seven yeais l.sid to isfd, 2").') tons. 'I'he data for several years are not found, 'i'here was immediate demand for their starch at I'eterboi-ongh anil at \\'althani. In a year or two cotton mills were erected in Lowell, Nashua and other places, which called for starch, and there was no difficulty in disposing of all they could make. The wholesale })rice ranged at diftej-ent times from three and one- half to five and one half-cents a pound. In the afternoon of Friday, December 2(\, 1, in a stock of abont .'>.')()() bnshels, l)ea. Abl)ot estimated his loss by the disease as equal to more than ITiOO bushels: it reduced the yield for that year to only six and one-fifth pounds per bushel. In the season of 1840 Ezra Al»bot, from failure of health, was able to visit the mill only once or twice, and devolved the charge of it on his son. Abiel Aljbot. On his decease, April .'5d, 1H47, his sons, Abiel and Harris Abbot, became joint owners under the name of A. & 11. Abbot. They continued the manufacture of starch four or five years with stocks of potatoes diminishing from the united effects of the disease and of the coming of railroads ; both causes combined to raise greatly the price of potatoes for general con- sumption. The last stock received w^as })etween one and two thou- sand bushels. The mill was sold and converted into a saw and stave mill. fOTTON .\NI> WOOI.I.KN !■ A( TOIM KS. The first cotton and woollen factory was incor[)orated June IG, 1-S14 ; William Bales and Amos Holt, Jr., corporators. The Wilton Manufacturing Company was incorporated June 28, 1820 ; Amos Dickey, Abiel Lovejoy, Silas BuUard, Royal Wallace and Abraham Whittemore. corporators. This mill was burned in 1m;5!». With the same ciiarter and the same title a comi)any was formed in 1848, with a capital of .">0,000 dollars. Joseph Newell, Elipha- let Putnam, Ziba Gray, Daniel Abbot, Esq., William D. Beasom, Clark C. Boutwell, Royal Southwick, Elbridge Reed and Tappan Wentworth were the principal stockholders. The mill was built in 184!), the wheel and shafting were put in in 18.50, and the manu- facture of carpet yarn was begun April (I, 1851. The mill was of wood, 98x40 feet, and contained two stories with a basement. A wheel-house was l>uilt of one story, .'52x30 feet, with a basement for washing wool ; one-half of the room above was used for a re- pair shop. The wheel was a breast wheel, 24 feet in diameter, with buckets i 2 feet long. A drying-house, a wool-house and a double cottage were also built, and these, with the old ])oarding-house. were all the buildings at first owned by the company. The first lot of machinery consisted of six spinning frames, three twisters, drawing frames, pickers and other small machinery to match ; also one set of cards and one jack for making filling. From 168 HISTORY OF WILTON. this small beginuing new macbiiun y was added from time to time imtil the mill contained fourteen spinning frames, seven twisters and a corresponding increase of new and modern machinery, includ- ing P^nglish combers. The machinery was increased for making tilling from one to four sets. While this increase of machiner}' was going on the building had to be correspondingly enlarged. In !>>.")» forty feet were added to the length of the mill, making it one hun- dred and thirty-eight feet long. In \S(n) another addition was made in L form, fifty by seventy-two feet, and one of Swain's tur- bine wheels of 130 horse-power took the place of the old breast wheel and was run until the mill was burnt, March O, 1872. lu May, IS.")!, forty-nine hands were employed and the pay roll of that mouth amounted to S7.S8.:y. In January, 1872, 116 employes were paid S2o71 .41 . The mill was in operation twenty years and eleven months. The first superintendent was Mr. Kipley. He was soon succeeded by Mr. Elbridge (J. AVoodman, who acted so long as the mill was in operation. The following account by Mr. "Woodnum. one of the most active promoters of the prosperity of East Wilton, will be read with deep interest, as sketching a lutlf century's growtli in a New England village : Wlicn 1 first i-;mic tn Wilton in 1S;{!) I wont to view tlu> ruins of the old cotton mill, and the sight of those ruins and of the beautiful location gave me a feeling of sadness, and I asked myself if it was not i)ossi1)le to liave those ruins restored and the hopes and antieipations of a disappoiiU- ed people made bright again. At that time there were twenty-four hou.ses in the village and four in riiu> Valley; today there are one hun- dred and tifty-six houses in this village, and about thirty in the Vallle of years, and during that time held long and freipieut eonsidtations with Mr. .loseph N'ewell. try- ing to devise some way to get up a company to builda mill where the old one stood, but this was no easy matter. In the lirst place, the stock or shares of the old company must be bought up: this was a difficult opera- tion, as this stock was scattered far ;ind wide, and some of its owners, flunking something was to be done, wanted fabulous pi-ices for tlieir stock, and had these lirst efforts been undertaken by a less cool and per- severing man than Mv. N'ewell, nothing would have been done, and this village would not be what it is today. Finally it was arrangeeople said if they were sure the mill would he hnilt th.- raiIroa was taken and a mill huilt, going into 0])eration April 3d. 1851. At this time tlie mill wa< 10(1 feet long. 44 feet wide, and two stories high with basement. After speaking of the maeliinery nnrl its <£iiuliial iini)rovements, -Mr. U'oodman eontiniies : In ls.-,;{ it paid a town tax of >s3(»(). with a pay roll of altont >!.')(I0 month- ly, and when destroyed in 1873 it jiaid a tax of about 81400, with a pay roll of about 8ir)(M) monthly. And here let it be remembered all of this increase had been niade from the earnings, and no assessments had ever l>een made on the stt»ckholder>. And here it is but just to say that this tine showing was not flue wholly to skilful management, for during tin- war everybody made money. Xevertheless the influence of the old Wil- ton Comjiany was having its efte«-t, and the result was that My. Joseph Newell built the Xewell mill, and that Mr. 11. A. Daniels was able to get lip the I*ine Valley (•omi)any and to erect a large ami substantial mill, which today has a large pay roll, and sends out a great amount of goods. Although the mill is in Milford. it is, with the exception of its taxes, pre- cisely the same to the peo])le of Wilton as if it were standing just a little nearer to the village over the line, for here come all the people belonging there to do all their trading, anil here in the village are their church. ])Ost office. &v. This tine ])roj)eily is now. and has long 1 n. under the skil- ful and ])rudent management of :\rr. Nash Simons, and long may it exist to bless those employed there and to confribute as it ha^ done to the |)ioaperity of Wilton. tMH STIMK- .\rroi;|>l\(. To ( KNSt S <»K IH-V). Capt. Aaron liarues, saw-mill, carding machines and clotli dress- ing ; capital, 81200. Product, hoards. lOO.OOO feet valued at SlOOt): shingles, .')(),00(», §12r>; laths. 1((,0()(>. 8.s(» : canling and cloth dressing to the amount of 8;50(). 170 HISTORY OF WILTON. Benjamin Hopkins, saw-mill. Boards, '>0,000 feet, S4.')0 ; shin- gles, 10,000, $-2o ; laths, 24,000, §48; shuttle-woods, fiOOO, 8120. Nahum Child, saw-mill and grist-mill. Boards, 12;"), 000 feet, Sll 25; shingles, 100,000, S250 ; toll for grinding, S300. John A. Putnam, saw-mill and grist-mill. Boards, S4r)0 ; shin- gles, 100,000, 825;-, : table-legs, 4000, $240 ; toll for grinding, 850. Willard French, saw-mill. Boards, 200,000 feet, 82000; shin- gles, 100,000, 8250. Jonathan Livermore, boards, 75,000 feet: shingles, ;')(), 000 : both valued at 8775. E. Putnam »S: Compauy. bobbins, knobs and machinery, 82()50. William Sheldon, bobliins, spools and 125 cords of timl)er, 81100. Abijah Ilildreth, saw-mill and grist-mill. Boards, 120,000 feet, 81200; shingles, 880; grinding, 875. Joseph W. Killam, furniture. Stock, 81. Joseph Davis, Royal Southwick, Charles B. Jones, Jasper Kelley and William 8. Bennett were the corporate members. They manufactured carpet warp and filling. The mill was in successful operation until October 4th, ISfU), when a flood swept across the road and entirely destroyed the mill. About three years after this Hood, Dr. J. (i. Graves and others built a canal, about forty rods long, on the east side of the river, from the dam to an eligible site, and erected a building but never filled it with uiachinery. The building has for several years been used by H. W. Hopkins and F. B. French for the manufacture of writing desks and fancy boxes. The Newell Manufacturing Company was incorporated July 7lli, 186(5. Joseph Newell, George A. Newell and Charles II. Burns were the corporate members. They soon erected a mill, and a track was laid from the railroad to their store-house. They manu- factured carpet warp and tilling. For some cause the business was not successful. About 18,S0 the machinery was sold and the plant went into the possession of Daniel Warner ct Sons, who put in MANUFACTORIES. 171 macbiuery for nuikiug cottou vani and twiue. They ran the mill about two years. The "Wilton Company has a capital of S''3( 1,000. Hon. Charles H. Burns is president, Hon. John A. Spalding, treasurer, and Charles A. Bnrns, clerk. On January 1st, lfi8.'3, they commenced the manufacture of cotton warps, yarns and druggists' and mer- chants' twines. They run 2240 spindles spinning and 8.S2 twist- ing. They use both water-power and steam, and the mill is heated by steam and lighted b}' gasoline. Tlie Messrs. Whiting have a saw-mill that they run several mouths in the year, in which, besides the board-saw, they have box- l)oard and stave saws, and saws for sawing wood, planing machines, and machiuer}' for making keg and barrel-heads, and for preparing the box stock ready to be nailed together. They grind in their grist-mill about one hundred and twenty-five car-loads of corn annually, most of which, with about one hundred car-loads of feed, is sold to the milk-raisers. In addition, they have a large run of custom grinding. Their power is furnished by a steam engine of eightj^ horse-power and a water wheel of seventy horse-power. They also sell about five hundred tons of coal and three hundred and fifty cords of wood annually. Their trade in milk, cheese and butter wall be detailed under a separate head. Levi Putnam has a saw-mill, a planing machine and turning- lathes, and manufactures trunks and trunk stock. Power, water. Daniel Cragin has a saw-mill and machinery for manufacturing knife trays, dry measures, and sugar boxes. He employs about six hands. Power, steam and water. Nathan Barker has a grist-mill. Hermon Hopkins, a saw-mill, clapboard and shingle machinery and turning lathe. Henry H. Livermore, a saw-mill, shingle and stave machinery. James II. Holt & Son manufacture knobs and milk can stopples, and have a cider mill. Henry O. Sargent, a saw-mill and turning machinery. Samuel W. Smith manufactures knobs. Wheel im'ffhts and Carrku/e Makers. Flint it Gray ; A. .1. Parker. Jnhliiiuj Black smitha and Carriaf/e-smiths. Bales it Putnam ; C. B. Smith; H. N. Gray & Son. Carpenters. Abel Ileseltine, William Emerson, H. L. Emerson, •lames L. Hardy. William 1). Stearns, Jeremiah Driscoll, L. A. Ty- ler, Elson D. Frye, .1. H. Hutchinson, Nathan A. Cragin. 172 HISTORY OF WILTON. Brick dtii} ShiiK^ Masons. .)(X*1 llesseltoiK Charles Hesselton. Uriel: Mason. .lolui Gage. Stone Maaoiis and Stone Cutters. Elijah Putnam. .1. K. Das- oonil). Jf)hii H. Sheldon, Isaac N. Ilutciiinson. 'riicie have been four tanneries in Wilton. The tii'st was on the place now owned by Mr. (ieorgt' S. Buss. It was started by Mr. Triah Smith, but tlie date that he eonnnenced it has not been as- certained, lie sold to Asa Chandler, deed dated .Inly 2:5, 177N. After Chandler came (ieorge Abbot, Henjaniin Barrett, "William Parker, Asa .lones. Harden »fc Mills. Asa Pollard and Henjamin T. Foster. Mr. Foster commenced business in the yard in February. ].S;^(;, and carried it on successfully for thirty-two years. The site for the next yard, known as the Stockwell yard, was purchased of John Farriugton by William Blaney, deed dated No- vember 1.'), 17!)'.). The subsequent owners were (4reenleaf Stevens, .lohn Nutting and Elijah Stockwell. Mr. Sylvester Simonds was the last that did business on it. Capt. Isaac Spalding came to Wilton from New Ipswich in I.SOU. He i)robably built his tannery soon after coming to Wilton. It was kept in operation more than forty years, the only occui)ants being Capt. Spalding and his son, Mr. Moses Si);ilding. In 18(5.'5 Messrs. Andrew .1. and Artemas Putnam l)ui!t a tannery at the East village in which they did business for several years, but owing to Hnaneial embarrassments i,t is now unoccnined. rilK MKSSKS. (OI.OW. MAMK.\< TlltKHS. In the manufacture of woollen goods iu New Hampshire, probably no other name is so prominent as is that of Colony. .losiah Colony, the first of the name to engage in woollen manufacturing, was born in Keene, April -s, 17!)1, and died June ;">, l.S()7. He was born on the farm where his father was born and died, and where his grandfathei' lived a considerable portion of his life and died. He eonnnenced manufacturing in Keene in company with Francis Faulkner, under the name of Faulkner c^ Colony, and the linn name continues today, although the interests are represented by the third generation on one side and the second on the other,— Oo. I). Colony and Horatio Colony representing tiieir father's interest on I THE COLONY HUOTllEKS. 173 the Colony sitle. All his sons* luivo Itei'ii inlcri'sti'd in the 111:11111- facture of all-wool flannels and dress goods. On Jnne 2S, l.sr)0, a nianufactnring property situaU'd in Ilarris- ville and pnrehased by Josiah Colony, was incorporated under the name of Cheshire Mills, and soon after Timothy, Henry, Alfred T. and John E. became stockholders. Henry was at the time of his death, and had ])een for many years, the treasurer of Cheshire ^Mills. Cheshire Mills at the present time is owned by Timothy Colony's estate, John E. Colony's estate, and by Horatio Colony, who purciiased Henry's interest. Tlie number of hands employed in a tlaunel mill is suiall as com- pared with some other branches of woollen manufacture. Faulkner & Colony run six sets of machinery, employ some sixty-two or sixty-three hands, consume from five to six hundred thonsand pounds of unwashed wool (wool in the grease, or before scouring), and produce from 750,000 to HOO,000 yards of flannel. Cheshire Mills, in Harrisville, run nine sets of machinery, employ ninety-four or ninety-five hands, consume from eight to nine hun- dred tliousand pounds of wool (before scouring), and produce from 1,100,000 to 1,200,000 yards of flannel and dress goods. The foregoing account was kindly furnished by Hon. Horatio Colony of Keene. The mill at Wilton is owned and operated by Frank H. Colony, Fred. Colony and James Colony, sons of Henry Colony. The firm mime is "Colon}' Bros." The mill has seven sets of machinery, is four stories high and is built of stone and brick. The main mill is 1 17x54 feet ; dye house, of one story, (i0x40 feet ; boiler house, en- gine room and picker building, three stories, :^6x40 feet. The firm began to build in 1882 and commenced liusiness February 1, 1883. They make flannels and dress goods, produce yearly 1,000,000 yards and employ seventy-five hands. *Tiniotliy, born July 10, ISIM, flied October :{1, lh^2; George I)., boin Jlay i>, IS-.M; Henry, born March S.i, lS.i;{, died .)uly is, 1884; Alfred T., born J[ay r. INJS, died December ir., 1876; .loliii H., born April IT, ls:U, died October 5, 1NS3; Horatio, born Novenil)er It, is:jr). CHAPTER XVII. PAUPERISM AND INSANITY. In the eiu'lier stages of New Eugland civilization the condition of the abnormal members of the commuuity, such as paupers, the in- sane, slaves and criminals, was a hard one. Puritanism made men and women stern, resolute, firm, severe, but not particularly gentle, compassionate, sympathetic, or humanitarian. God Himself was looked upon as King and Judge, rather than as the universal Fa- ther. If men suffered, the feeling was that they ought to suffer. It was the Hebrew code rather than the Christian ; an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. The Indians were regarded and treated as the children of the devil, and worthy of extermination. They were often sold into slavery. Slaves were made even of white men. Little compassion was felt for those who fell out of line, and did not keep step with the march of society. The poor were sold at auction for their maintenance to the lowest bidder. The insane were regarded with superstitious awe, and were often shut up in cold and filthy outhouses, sometimes chained, without fire, suitable clothing, proper food or medical attendance. In one town in New Hampshire a man was confined in a cage for thirty years, from which he had never been out but once ! The treatment of criminals was harsh and vindictive, and the condition of jails and lock-ups was a reproach to civilization and to Christianity. Orphan children, apprentices and the friendless often experienced little mercy or commiseration from those who had them in charge, or from the comnumity. Domestic and school discipline, even to the more favored, was grounded on the JDroverb of " sparing the rod, and spoiling the child." Such was the general character of the times, to which there were, of course, many notable exceptions, worthy of all commendation. But all these features are so changed now that they appear al- most incredible to later times. Tiiere have been no reforms more I TAUPEKISM. 175 remarkable than the amelioration of the condition and life of tlie weak and suffering classes. The leaven of Christianity has been leavening the whole lump and reaching out to the very outskirts of society. The spirit of Him who came not to destroy men's lives, but to save them, and to seek and save the lost, is becoming the corporate spirit of states and cities. When we consider the [)rogress of the last one hundred and fifty years in the direction of humane and benevolent activity, we cannot but hope for still great- er and more beneficent changes in the near future. Lecky, in his " European Morals," remarks that the merciful treatment of animals is one of the surest tests of an advanced Christian civilization. The mission in this country of Henry Bergh to prevent cruelty to animals has accomplished a great revolution of sentiment, and his recent decease has called forth noble testi- monies to his disinterested labors for those creatures of God which have no articulate speech to plead their own cause. The Centennial Pamphlet tells us of the early paupers : The first pauper in town was Ity the iiauie ot Stratton, wlio received aid from the town before tlie IJevohition. From this time till 1830 there were but seven families — and these but in part — who were supported l)y tlie town. Some other individuals, but very few in number, have occa- sionally received aid. In 1830 a farm for the poor was purchased, and was carried on by the town for some years. The products of this farm were nearly sufficient in most years to pay the wages of the overseer and family, and for the support of the poor. PROCEEDINGS IN RELATION TO THE TOWN FARJI. At the annual town meeting in March, 1830, the town V(jtfd. to purchase a farm on which to support the poor. Joel Al)l)ot, Oliver Perham and Daniel Batchelder, selectmen, and Jonathan Parkhurst and Jonathan I.iverniore were appointed a committee to purchase a farm, stock, tools and furniture for the same, and to employ a man and his wife to manage the same. The paupers were supported on this farm thirty-eight years. At the annual town meeting in March, 1868, the town Voted, that the selectmen appoint a eonunitteo of three to dispose of and sell the town farm. Voted, that this conunittee sell tlie personal property on the town farm on the first day of April next. Voted, that this committee be authorized ami empowered to dispose of -ell and convev said farm and to "ive a decil of the same. 176 HISTORY OF WILTON. The farm comprised lot No. 8 iu the eighth range and about tln-ee- fourths of lot No. 8 in the ninth range of original lots. It had been formerly owned by Nathan A. Whiting. After the town sold the farm, the paupers were provided for by contract, as before. I'KOCEKDINGS IX HEiJAKP To I1ILLS150R0UGH COUNTY FAKM. The increase of manufacturing at Manchester, Nashua and other villages in the county, and the law passed in 1841, making void all settlements gained in the towns prior to 1 790, added much to the number of the paupers to be supported by the county. The county judges, Hon. Jacob AVhittemore of Antrim and Hon. Jesse Carr of Goffstown, at that time had the superintendence of all matters relating to the county paupers. For the purpose of lessening the expenses to the county of maintaining the paupers, in the latter part of the year 1841) they purchased of Noyes Poor, Esq., of Goffstown, a farm for which was paid $10,000. In Febru- ary, 1850, the judges notified the several towns that the establish- ment was ready to receive paupers. The first report of the justices was dated September ;», 1850, the institution having been occupied about six months. During that time there had l)een 1 76 paupers at the farm, 88 having been the largest number at any one time, and 77 being the average number. From the same report we obtain the following : I'iiiil for repairing- and littiiig uj) the buildiiijis. . -ii; 483 73 Paid for .stock, fanning- tools and furniture. . . 1,G78 01 Cost of farm. . 10,000 00 'I'otal outlay .•^I2.1(;2 04 At the session of tlie Legislature of' 1851, the representatives^ of Hillsborough County met in convention for the purpose of examin- ing the financial affairs of the county, and the following resolve was passed : JfesoivetZ, that Jonathan 1). (Iciacnl. (.f Wean-, be and is hereby ap- pointed in behalf of this eouventiou to make exanuuation into, and thor- oughly investigate, the financial atliiirs of the county foii the last live years, and to make and report to tlie next t-oinily convention a general statement of the affairs of each of said years, and a full and parlieular statement of said allairs in detail, for each of the two last years, and thai said Clement have power to send for persons and pajiers in making- said investigation; which resolution, having been considered l»y the eonven- tion. was. on motion, adopted Ity a nnainmous vote. ."Mr. ClemcnL subniitted his report to tiic convention of repre- sentatives of Hillsborough County at tite session iield in June, J^i^iOU^i^^ u^t-'-^><2^t^^i>tAr^^,^::^fy^^^ THE COUNTY rOOH FAIJM. 177 1852. From that report we obtain the followiug statement of the expense of the county for paupers for the 3'ears named in the report : T';ii(l ill ti-i-,il year cndiiiii' Aiiril. 1847, 8 0.710 on io,aw 01 1S4S, 1849. 12,600 .-n 1850. 14.07.3 47 1851 : .S5.048 80 same ycai •. 5.122 ii;{ in in ro Paid for suppoit of rouiity farm The law passed by the Legislature in 185;'), remodelling the ju- diciary, abolished the olllces of county justice and road commis- sioners, and created the ofHce of county commissioners, with the duties and powers previously l)elonging to county justices and road commissioners. The report of the connnissioners. dated December, 1857, gives the expenses for pau[)ers, duri'ng the previous year, as follows : At Die county farm $4..")4n 33 Paid to fowuis tor support of county pjiupers, . 5, .544 7.") 'J'o pay sptH'ial contracts, New Hampshire Asylum. iSic 014 ."{2 .'i!! 0.705 ;58 Wliole uumluT t»f paupers at the farm. 281; averauc number. 101 A : number of weeks" board of paupers, 5,434. The Legislature in 18(50 or 18()1 passed a law making void all settlements gained prior to 1840, which threw the sujiport of most of the paupers upon the county and caused the sale of the towii farms, on whicli paupers had been previously supported. Late in the year 1866 the buildings at the farm in Goft'stown, with tlie exception of the barn, stable and corn-barn, were destroyed by tire. The representatives of tlie towns of Hillsborough County, in con- vention at Manchester, in January, 1867, instructed the coimty commissioners to sell the County Poor Farm at Goffstown, and such parts of the personal property connected with the farm as they deemed advisable, and authorized them to purchase the Whiting farm in Wilton, at an expense not exceeding the sum of $12,500, and to erect such buildings thereon as might be necessary for the acconniiodation of the county, at an expense not exceeding $10,000. The county took possession of the farm April 1st, 1867, and a suitable building was erected of wooden material, eighty-two by forty feet, three stories higli, with a cellar under the whole having a cemented bottom. The farm, proper, contains 436 acres, and is bounded on the west l)y Temple, while the north line is one-half of 178 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. a mile from the south line of Lynde borough. It also includes a lot of 100 acres, situated northeasterly from the buildings, which is bounded on the north by the Lyndeborough line. Since the farm was purchased by the county, the expenditure for building, includ- ing the cost of boiler-house and boilers, has exceeded $20,000. In 1884 a wind-mill, with the necessary apparatus for raising water to the buildings, was put in at a cost of $o2\. The method was suc- cessful. A niunber of years since, the establishment was nuide a County House of Correction, wdiich adds to the number of those that are able to work. While Captain Bumpus was the superintendent, twelve acres of the pasture west of the buildings towards the inter- val were cleared of rocks ; and since the present superintendent, Mr. Charles A. Stiles, has had charge, twenty acres north of the buildings and ten acres east of the road have been cleared of rocks, which with two acres begun, but not iinished, will make forty- four acres changed from rough pasture to smooth lields. The old walls have also been cleared otf , making but one Held on the w^est side of the road. On the southerly part of the farm is a large or- chai'd of Baldwin apple trees, from which, in 188.">, were taken twelve hundred barrels of marketable apples. We extract from the report for l year, 14(); deaths during the year, 11; weekly average of imnates during tlic year, 118; number at the almshouse January 1, 187;}. 120. Of the one hundred and forty-six admitted during the year, twonty-nino were sen- tenced to the house of correction. (,'ost of support of i)aupers at the farm, . . . -SO, 287 SO ' Paid for support of paupers away from the farm. . 5,791 52 Total cost of supporting paupi'rs from .Ian. 1. 1S72. toJan. 1, 187H .si.-). 07!) .•{2 From the report for the year ending April Mhh, 1884, we take the following statistics : Xuudjcr at the almshouse May I. 18S;{. 244: ;Hlinitlcil toMayl.lS84, 25:{; discharged to May 1. iSSI. 24;{: supported and partially supported. 497; births. 11; deaths. 27: weekly average of inmates during the year. 2(56; number at the almshouse May 1. 1884. 2.-)4. Cost of supi»ort of paui)ers at the almshouse. . .•S2;{,4;{() 4.". Paid for support of i»aup<'rs in towns and cities. . UXuH 12 'I'otai cost of supporting paupers from M:\\ I, 188;{. to May 1, 1884, . . . . ' . . .^.37,103 THE COUNTY TOOK FARM. 179 Rev. I. S. Lincoln, former pastor of the Tuitariau Cluirch, says: SiiH-e tlie ei«tat)lishment of the County Farm in tliis town in 18G8, there have been officially connected with it two very able and successful super- intendents, with their coijperatino; wives; namely. Captain G. G. Bum- pus and C. A. Stiles, Esq. 'J'lierc have Ijcen also three chaplains, two of whom were worthy Baptist preaehers. One, the Kev. S. C. Fletcher, was my predecessor, and the other, the ]Jev. fssciilial K. llic lii,i;hcst wcU- hciiiii- <>t ;'ll I'lassc- ot ihc inimimiiily. 'riit'sc iiistiliitinii> slioiild In- so ]K'rva(h'(l and iM.iit rolled by Christian iurtuom-<->. tell and yield. -d lo. that the aii>ivls of earlli and the any-els of Heaven shall heie have alinndant oecasion to rejoice over the repeiitanee of sinners. In ronelnsion. let me say that 1 have not lieen led int.. the preeedini; trains of thonuhl l.y way of eiiticisinu' this inslitnlion. hnt heianse I liave reeently learned that some other institutions of a similar eliaraeter are open to very severe erit- ifism on ai'eonnt of the manner in which they are niana.ijt'd. From the had examples of others similarly situated with ourselves, it is well for us to take warniui;- and tlnis shun evil. 'I'he tdd maxim still liolds o-oml : "An ounce of i>re\ention is worth a pound of cure." Respectfully submitted. I. St AiM.i; Lincoln. Chaphiin. t;i:i'<>i;r <»i- c. a. srii,i>. >i i'i.i;inti;ni>i:nt. ai (;i st. 1SS7. Insane. S7: i.aui>ei-. .HH : iTiminals. :!l>: children, c:! : those in school. ;{.■); tlie teacher. .Mice (Jreeu. The expenses id' the establislinu'Ut are ft-_>(),lM)() annually. < haplain. \U-\ . 1). Donovan. The produi-tions of the farm in 1SS7 were 14(1 tons (d hay. :>.■) acres of hoed i-rops. of ensilafj^' corn. 1l' acri's. potatoes. 1-J.\. ;> acres sweet corn. 2 acres cabbages. ;{ acn's garden tiuck. .\;:c.: 70 Inuaied cattle. S horses. 100 hoo-s. ]00 liens. Comparatively lew iiislaiices of iiisuiiity <>i' iiliotism ha\ e occiirrod in town during its long history of a century anil a half. Contraiy to the iisiial opinion among scientilic men, that the fanner poimlatioii are peculiarly subject to mental aberration, the experience of our little connnonweaUh proves tliat no class is less liable to this ca- lamity than the hardy st)ns of the soil'. ]Mrs. Alvah Kussell, Israel Holt, Abner Flint, Simon Sheldon, Mrs. Joseph B. Howard, Alvin Avery, Mrs. Taylor and Joseph Melendy, Jr., are the principal names that occur in this connection. In some instances the de- rangement was only temporary, and soon yielded to proper hospital treatment. There have been some other cases of mental disorder, hnt these are the prominent ones. The Asyhim for the Insane at Concord, erected under the inspi- ration and zeal of Miss Dorothea L. Dix, lately deceased, is open to the iinfortumitt'. The paiii)er insane <»f the county are placed at the county farm in Wilton. CHAPTER XVIII, GRIMK AND PUNISHMENT. In the time of our fatlieis wliipi^iug was a eoinmoii punisliiiient for minor offences, such as petty larceny, and assault and hatteiy. Tublic sentiment, liowex er. in process of time has revolted against its brutality, and it is now inHicted in hut few connnnnities. Tlie cat-o'-nine-tails has been Ihouiiht, in this country and in England, to l)e the i)roper iuHiction for tiial contemptible class of criminals called wife-beaters, and in some states of the I'nion the whipping- [)Ost has been reestablished. In general, however, cruelty begets cruelty, and barbarous itnnishnients do more to harden than to re- form the transgressor. Probably to prohibit li(|Uor-making and li(luor-selling would do more to diminish crime than the enforce- ment of the severest laws. At the county court held in Amherst in October, 1771. Jonas Stepleton was sentenced to be wdiipped twenty stripes on the naked l)ack for theft, and to pay a tine of I'l 1, or ten-fold the value of the goods stolen an, was executed, protesting his innocence to the last. CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. 183 Some attempts iit I)urolary iu East Wilton have occurred, which have been prevented by tlie timely interference or resistance of the citizens. George Peacock in 1878 or 187!) was convicted of burg- hiry and sentenced to the State Prison for three years, bnt after one yeavH imprisonment ho was pardoned out by the fJovernor on |)etition. The old meeting-house was destroyed by tire, and investigation resulted in the belief that it was the work of an incendiary. But there was not suHicient evidence to produce conviction at law, and no arrests were made. So far as is known none of the above cruninals were natives of Wilton. If tins cliapter of tiie history is short, thei-efore, it speaks well for the moi'ality :ind nitelligciicc of the towu, and of the sui'- rounding comnumity. C'llAlTKK Xl\ FIKKS, FLOODS AND CAj^UALTIKS, Willoii li:»s ii()t oscapod tlu' dostroyors wliirli :Ul:ifk oiif luodoni civili/Mtioii. ller lossos by tiiv, ospeciiilly, luivf hoiMi coniparativi'- ly vtM'v <;ri':il. lU'sidi-s thi' dost met ion of siiiii'U' liousos. barns, or mills, in Iho thnu' notabU" instances, in 1.^7 1. ISSl and IMM,">, ox- tensive oonllaurations liuvo swopl over tlu' bnsinoss oontro of tho Kast villa«i;o, laying waste the princiiial stores anil pnblie bnildings. lUil tiie sutTerers iiave nnifornily rallied with fresh eonrai»e and en- ergy to repair their losses, and have rendered the plaee more bean- lifnl than before. New stores and dwellings have tilled the vacant lots, and a snbstantial and elegant Town llonse now oeoupies the site of the onee spaeious Whiting llonse, destroyed by tire. Hnt it has l)ei'ome a serions ijnostion how the ravages by lire can be stayed. \\ o have exhansted all the applianees and inventions of modern limes lo arrest the fearfnl devastation, sneh as steam lire engines, paid lire departments, tire extinguishers, hydrants, lire signals, bnt millions upon millions of property and scores of lives are dostroyi'd I'vory year in oui- land. This waste of society is alone snllieient to aroonnl for much of our poxorty anil misery. It partially explains u liy the average gain per capita is so slow, not- withstanding the immonso enterprise and industry of the .Vnierican people. .\ mote otliciont euro for this evil must probably besought, not so much in improved methods of putting out tires, as in im- pioved methods of lonstrncting buildings which shall i>revent them, or, at least, shall greatly retard tho progress of llames. Mo will lie a true benefactor to socioly who shall devise ami introduce a mode of building reasonably situio against lii-o and not loo costly to In- generally adopted. r»H XIKTINO FIRES, FLOODS AND CASUALTIES. 185 The following buildings have lieen l)urnefl : Hezekiah Hamblet's house on the west side of tlie road southeast of Abiel Flint's house ; James Dasconib's barn, 1774, on the south side of the road north- east of Mrs. Francis Whiting's buildings ; Uriah Smith's grist mill and clothing mill, 17M1 or 1782, near the site of Samuel Smith's knob shop ; a school house near where Mrs. Henry Newell's house now stands : Deacon John Flint's house, April, 1810, northeast of Mrs. Charles White's barn; Colonel Dasconib's shop, INIarch 21, 1820 ; John Parker's house, May, 183:J ; the factory of the Wilton Company, Feltruary, 1830; J. Newell's first store in East Wilton: Deacon Ezra Abbot's house, 1840 ; Deacon William Sheldon's shop and dry house at West Wilton, 1844; second fire, July 21, 1864; Theron Russell's house, John F. Russell's house, Joseph Holt's house, the IJatchelder house on the hill east of Joseph W. Stiles's, David Whiting's Barrett house, Henrj^ Putnam's house and Mrs. Charles Howard's house and barn ; Abiel Fisk's cider mill, farming tools and grain. May, 18;").'5 ; Jonathan Snow's house, 18;j;j. The old meeting-house at the Centre, the second built in town, was burned December 8, 18.0!». A juvenile concert had taken place the same evening. The fire was generally believed to be set by an incendiary, and it broke out about midnight. "Our holy and beau- tiful house, where our fathers praised Thee, was burned u[) with fire, and all our pleasant things were laid waste." The following buildings were burned at different times: Mrs. Chandler's house, opposite Gardner HlaJichard's : Stock's house, in which two children were burned ; N'ahum Child's building, where the butter factory now stands: the factory of the Wilton Company. March, 1872; Peter H. Putnam's store-house; W. P. Duncklee's shop, on the site where C. A. A: II. L. Emerson's shop stands: Spalding's cooi>er-shop : John Herlihey's house ; Freeman's mill, built and for- merly owned by Philip Putn:\ni : Mrs. O'Neil's house and barn. is 7;;. On Decend)er 2, 1874, a destructive conflagration swept over the principal street of East Wilton. IJeginning at a store and dwell- ing, it laid in ashes Masonic Hall, the Public Lilirai-y, Whiting's Hotel, stores, houses and other buildings. The cause of tiie fire was supposed to be the spontaneous combustion of oil and painters' nigs. The loss amounted to about -Si <>.'), SdO, the insurance to >.■.:).()()(.). ,J. Newell's and S. N. Center's buildiiius wcie lniiiicd 186 HISTORY OF WILTON. ]\rarch 1."), 187() ; .John II. Frye's stable, opposite the depot, and .Teremiali Driscoll's house and barn in 1.S71). On January 20, 18H1, Kast Wilton had a second great lire, de- stroying many of the newly erected buildings, ^lasouic Ilall, the liank, the Public Library, and houses and stores along the most thickly settled part of ^lain Street on the same site as that of the great fire of 1S74. The losses were estimated at Sr)0,000, and the insurance at about $30,000. In 1882 the Goss Mills, formerly the French Mills, were burned ; on June 27. 18S;i, Harvey A. AVhiting's barn and in the same year his house. Hut these misfortunes were not to be tlie last, as will be seen b}' the following extract from the Wilton Journal of December -S, 188.") : Wciliiesday evening. Deecmlier i. 188."). will long be renienibereil as a most unfortunate one tor this enterprising New IFanipshire village. Though aeeustonied to a certain extent to reverses of this nature, tlie con- flagration of last week will long leave its dreadful inii)ress upon the l)usi- ness interests of the town of Wilton. For the fourth time a portion ot the ))usiness street has been laid in ashes. Shortly after ten o'clock, tire was discovered in .s. A. Spalding's meat market, in the ottice located in the rear of the market, rmmediately the alarm was given and the whole town was aroused. The firemen responded quickly, but there was some delay in getting a stream of water on the fire, and ere this was accom- plished the fire had gained such headway that it was evident that it could not be sul)dned. The buildings being constructed of wood, tlie fire was (luickly comnunncated to tlie blocks on either side, and soon all adjoining buildings were a mass of flames. To stay the jirogress of the fiendish elements was an impossibility, of such t'oml)ustible] materials were the buildings composetl. The firemen worked heroically : barring the delay at the outset, no criticism could be f)ttered. The fire gradually, but surely, worked westward, and soon Ifing's Veg- etable Ambrosia maiuifaclory. S. K. Foster's tin shop and the stable occupied by F. P. Kent were enveloped in fiames. In the meantime Hamsay's liloek, in which the fire had originated and which was occui>ied by S. A. Spalding and S. X. Center, 2d. was being burned to the''ground. It was indeed most fortunate that no wind prevailed at the time, else the destruction woultl have been threefold. Several buildings were more or less endangen-d. and for a time the destruction of the railroad bridge seemed imminent. Aid was in eonsequenee summoned from Xashua, and was promittly x-nl. hut its services were not needed, the local department assisted by the Messrs. Colony's hydrants affording" sufiicient protection. TIh! fire was under complete control by 12 o'clock. The loss is variously estimated, but probal»ly .S'id.OOU will cover the amount : A. A. ]?amsay*s l)uilding. loss .s:)()()(l. insured for *2()(>0; S. N. Center, 2d. groceries, lo.ss !S:{r)()0. insiMcd tor s_)2:.( » : S. .\. Si)alding's meat in.arket, loss .S2()(l(). in- sun'd for siood: |>. |;i,ii,-> Aml)rosia mamifaelorv. los^ Aimm. insured for FIRES. FLOODS AND CASUALTIES. 187 ■S1600; .S. K. Fo^^rcr. tin ware. lo.<> 8.W00. insured for 81.500: A. II. Sniitli, jewelry, loss .S.")00. insured for -SHOO; S. IJ. Cotton, owner of the stable, loss .S200n. insured for -SIOOO: Ramsay ct Blaiu-hard. apples, loss -STOO. K. I*. I\<'nt also lost several hundred dollais" worth of jiroperty. A large amount of valuables was stored in the basement and upper story of IJam- say's l)uilding. all of which was burned. The fire doubtless originated from an over-heated stove in Spalding's ofHee. and was purely aecideutal. The fire nuist of necessity orijiple the industry of the town, but Wilton l)luek is manifesting its(df in the erection of new buildings on the burned territorv. The greatest Hood ever kuowu iu Wilton took place on Monda}-, October 4, 186!». Haiu had fallen on Sunday and Sunday uight, and on Monday forenoon, but no apprehensions of a very high freshet w^ere felt until noon, when the windows of Heaven seemed to be opened and poured down sheets of water such as had never been seen before. In a very short time the streams rose to a fear- ful height, sweeping away bridges, dams, logs and mill stuff, mills and factories, gullying roads, and flooding fields and meadows. Urooks became raging mountain rivers. Torrents swept down the hills. A cloud seemed to have burst over the devoted region. It continued to pour until half-past three o'clock in the afternoon, wlien the storm broke away and the sun came out. Only one bridge in town escaped injury. Koads were impassable for weeks. Trav- ellers were obliged to cross the fields and to ford streams. The woollen factory at French Village was undermined and sw^ept down stream. The cost to Wilton of repairing roads and bridges was 800, 000. In consideration of the loss, ten thousand dollars of taxes were remitted to the town l)y the county of Hillsborough. Other towns suffered from the flood. Permanent marks were left in the hills and ^alleys by the terrible deluge of 18011. I'KflXIAHV I.O.SSES. Many business misfortunes have from time to time fallen upon the inhabitants. The Daniels defalcation sunk from $80,000 to 8100.00(». The Milford IJank robbery cost the people of the town about §10,000. IJy the failure of the Pine \'alley Company the owners lost about §00,000, and grocers and other traders suffered from bad debts contracted by the operatives. LossKs i',y i,i(iH'rMN(;. A Itarn belonging to ^Ir. Wood, on the place now owned by Mrs. ( . IJlood, was struck by lightning and consumed, in the evening of 188 HISTORY OF WILTON. August 9, 1779. The old nieetiug-house was struck by lightning July 20, 1804, and one of the centre posts at the east end was split from top to bottom. About the year 18.S7, in .Tune, the barn of 3Ir. Simeon Holt was struck Ity lis>htning and burned, and on Au- gu.st 27, 184."), the ])arn. corn-burn and shed of Mr. David Whiting. In the latter instance. y an iron fence, and l)earing a suita- ble inscription. At the raising of the house of John Dak', one of the early settlers of the town, a nuxn was instantly killed Ity an iron bar accidentally falling on his head from the hands of a nuin above him on the frame. .\s already related, there were five men killed and nearly lifty wounded at the raising of the frame of the old meeting-house. Some died in consequence, and others bore the marks of their in- juries as long as they lived. On April .">, 187:>. .Mr. (ieorge Blanch- ard, while at work at Whiting i^ Sons' saw-mill, was severely wounded in the foot by the circular saw, and amputation was aft- erward reciuiii'd. .\s mentioned before in the account of the (Jrand -Vrmy Tost of Wilton, one of its inendters. .Mr. Hurley, was sud- ilenlv killed bv an iiccidiMit whik- eiisiaued in sle(llace. and it was seen that this domestic alcohol was the same old enemy under a new name. 190 HISTORY OF WILTON. As the old orchards of native fruit decayed and broke down, choice grafts were introduced, and apples began to be sold as an important article of exportation. Apples at home came more into use as a healthful article of diet. Cider mills and cider distilla- tion have gone comparatively out of date, and drunkenness by the use of cider is virtually a thing of the past. The Wilton Temperance Society, organized in 1834, numbered in 1839 between 300 and 400 members, but the pledge of the mem- bers was only to abstain from the use of alcoholic liquors. Since that time total abstinence societies have been formed, and a large number of members have been enrolled. Union temperance meetings are held monthly at the different churches, and the pastors and mem- bers are active in the work of reform. The sale of all intoxicating liquors is prohibited in the town of Wilton, and there is no place where they are legally sold, liut that this law, like other good laws, is not perfectly obeyed is well known, and no evil can be ab- solutely extinguished even in the most Christian and civilized com- munities. The change in the drinking usages of country communities is something wonderful. Whereas formerly liquors were in every- day use, now they are an unknown article in most families except for medical or mechanical purposes. They do not habitually pass the lips of the young, and drunkenness as a town vice is unknown. A passage like the following, taken from a former storekeeper's ac- counts, could not now find a place in any Wilton ledger. Here is the record of one month to one man : 1817. part of April ami May. To goods, .$1.08; to 1 giiK .OG; 1 gill. .00; 1 gill, .0(): 1 gill, .06; 1 glass, .03; h nuig toddy. .0(>; gill sling, .0(5; i glass, .05 ; 1 glass, .06 ; 1 glass. .03 ; U glass of gin. .06 ; 4 glasses of gin, .16; li glass AV. Indies rum, .06; li do., do., .06; to one glass, .04; i nuig, .08; glass, .03; U glass, .05; 1 qt. N. E. nun, .10; U glass, .05. One hundred and thirty-one cents for drinks, and one hundred and fifty-eight cents for other goods ! Hut apart from any temporary customs or habits unfavorable to health, on the whole the town is noted for its sound hygienic con- ditions. Simplicity of life, agricultural and mechanical pursuits, exemption from the luxury of Avealth and the extreme hardships of poverty, freedom from nuilaria, and a tonic climate have served to produce a hardy and long-lived people. In no comnumity can we lind the conditions of longevity better fullilled than in Wilton and LONGEVITY. 191 other New England towns. If we include all classes and occupa- tions no people are better fed, better clothed and better lodged, to l)roniote physical well-being. Particular classes in other countries may enjoy better hygienic conditions, but not the whole population. It will be our own fault, then, if the rate of mortality is not tlie low- est, and the average of longevity, the highest. KI'IOKMICS. Seldom has Wilton been visited by any of those fatal epidemics which sometimes almost depopulate a comnnmity. Kev. Thomas Heede in ''A Toi)ographical and Historical Description »f Wilton," in Farmer t^c Moore's Collections, volume 1. No. 2, says: Xo uuroiiniioii sickness Iwis ever hecii known lierc cxiH'pt in tlic year 1801. wIh'U a VL'iy nialii'iiant and contagious tVvei' prevailed very gener- ally among the peojde for a number of montlis and in many eases proved mortal. It is eoujeetured, perhaj^s not witliout reason, that tlie contagion was introduced in a parcel of old feathers, whicli had been l)rought in and sold by peddlers, just before the fever made its appearance. The small pox has made its appearance at several times, but, owing to careful measures of precaution, it has not spread to any great extent. Mrs. David Cram died of this disease in iHo.H or 1854. LONGEVITY. Owing to the causes above stated the longevity of the town lias l)een remarkable. In 1880 Wilton had 1747 inhal)itants ; 107 of them, or about six per cent., had reached the age of seventy years. In a carefully prepared list, taken by Mr. Sewall Putnam from the public records of the town, it appears that from 17'.)1 to 1884 one hundred and twenty-nine persons have died between the ages of eighty and ninety years. During the same period twenty-five per- sons have died between the ages of ninety and one hundred years, namely : Daniel HatdieMer died May 19, 181G, aged !)(i; Mrs. Mary Burnham. January 7, 1S2S, aged !»2 ; Mrs. Susamiah Gage, May ;J, 18;{1, aged 00: Mrs. Hebecca Burton, August 17, 18;^1, aged 02; Mrs. Kii/al)eth Dasconil). October 10. 18;J2. aged !);{ : Mr. Sanuiel Sbel(U)n, December 24, bs;{2, aged 02; Mrs. Sarah French, .fanuary 2.'), 18:};}, aged 04; Mrs. Mary .Jolmson. .\pril 24, 18;W, aged 01, and her hus))and. Kpluaini .Johnson, l)eceml)er 27. 18;j4, aged 02. This couple had lived together in married life (SO years. Mrs. Hannah Morgan, April :^0, 18;J0, aged 02; .Mrs. Huldah Burton, .Sep- tember 1."), ]8:{0, aged 0-1; Mrs. Mary Spalding, November 19, 18:^0, aged 00; Mrs. Mary Flint, May 20,1844. aged 00; Mr. Ephraim Woodward. li)2 iiisioia •)!• wii/roA. K.'l.niaiy 8. 18.V.1, ;iij<-(l !»(); Mr. .losoph Mi'lcmly. August 12, ISG;^. agodOl : Mrs. Stcplion ^[aiisur. May 11. 1S():>. airod 01 : :>[rs. Sarah Conter, Ootolicr •J7. ISC:. ajiv.1 !»;{: .^[is. I.tiry l^uitoii. April 11. 1874, agnl 01: Captain David Wilson. OrtoluT Ki. IS?."), agod OC: Ocacon Abel Fisk. ScptenduT •_>.'). 1877. aiicd O.J: Mrs. Hsthor D.llolt, .laiiuary ■->8. 1878, agod 07: Mrs. UathslH'ha l{irhard, 1854. MOliTAl.lTV. The munher of deaths in Wilton was. in is.".!. •_>(); lS,-)2, 20: I,s:»;5. -id : l.s;)|.-_>7; IS.")."). -Jd; IS.'x;. no record; IS,")?, 2t; : iJSo^, •_>(;: 1 s:,; I, •_'.-) : ISCO. -T): ISCKIC: 1S(!l\ •_>!>: iscn. tO: l.st;4,27: iscr). 2."): ISCC, !."»: ISCT. 11: 1S<;S. Ill; lS(;;i, ;51; 1S7(), ;U ; 1871. .".1; 1S72. 10: 187.5. 2(; : 1871, 2.') : l.s7."i. .-.l ; 187(;. 21; 1S77. r.» : 1S78, 20; lS7:i. M : ISSO, 2,".; ISSl, 2;); 1882, 22; is.s;;, 24 ; 1884, 08. The population of Wilton was, in 18;)0, llGl ; 18(50. l.'.CO : 1870. r.171: 1880. 1747; average of popidation, 156o. The yearly average of deaths for the thirty-three years given above is 2."). 7 : the average number of deaths to each thousand of inhabitants, about IC.l. CHAPTER XXI BURIAL PLACER AND CEINIETERIES. Besides the four cemeteries at present in Wilton, namely, the North, South, East and County Farm cemeteries, there are four private burial places where a few bodies have been interred. 'I'he first of these is the grave of John Badger, the lirst white person who died on the territory now included in Wilton. Its exact locality is not known, but an intelligent informant states that it is " a little north of the road running east from the Dale place, either in the Held or the pasture, probably in the pasture." Philip Put- nam, Esq., a few years l)efore he died, built a tomb near his house, in which he, his wife and his two sons were buried. Lieut. John Hutchinson, his wife and two sons were buried in the lot back of iiis house in the East village. Mrs. David Cram, who died of small pox in 1853 or 1854, was buried on the farm belonging to the family. NORTH, OK VALE END, CEMETERY. Tiie following measures were early taken by the town to provide suitable interment for the dead : June 27, 1771, Voted, to raise £1 16s. to provide a burying cloth for said town Jiiul chose Xathan Blanchanl and Ahiior Stiles a conniiittce to pro- vide said rloth. The first allusion to the burying ground in the town records is found in a warrant for a town meeting, dated September 1 7, 1 772, of which article fifth reads as follows : To see if the town will vote to (.•U'.uv and fence tlin hnryinji; groundin -aid town, and to raise money, and elioosc a conunittcc for Unit i»iirposc. At the meeting held October 5, the fiftli article was dismissed. In a warrant for a town meeting, dated May 2U, 177;!. is the fol- lowing : Whereas Mr. Jolm Cram proposes lo make a present of one-half of an 194 HISTORY OF WILTON. acre of land for a burying place for said town, this is, therefore, Fourth- ly, to see if the town will pay Mr. John Oram eighteen shillings, L. money, for one other lialf acre of land, adjoining the old burying place in said town, and for a privilege of a road or Iiighway to the same on his giving a conveyance of the same. At a meeting, held June .'5. 177.5. it was voted to allow Mr. John Cram eighteen shillings L. M. for one-half acre of land, adjoining the old bury- ing place in said town, and the privilege of a highway to the same ui)on his giving conveyance of the same. It appears from the subsequent action of the town that the fore- going vote was not carried into effect, for, at a town meeting lield December o, 1780, the following votes were passed : Put to see if the Town will i)urchase Land for a Burying Yard and Fence the same; it passed in the alhrmative. Voted, to Fence with Stone Wall. Voted, to chuse a ("onnnittee of rive men to Purchase and Fence .said Yard. Messrs. Jonathan liurton, Joseph Holt, Abner Stiles, Jacob Put- nam Jun. and Nathan Ballard were chosen for said committee. Voted, tliat said Committee clear said Yard and make a road to the same. The above vote is the last found relative to the old burying yard. The road was eight or ten rods west of where the gate now is. The northeast corner of the first yard was a short distance north- easterly from the grave-stones of Mr. John Dale, Sen., and wife. The gate was near where the remains of Rev. Warren Burton and family are interred. The original yard was in the south part of lot No. 14, in the fifth range, and contained but little more than an acre. With the exception of John Badger, it is not known that any person was buried in any other part of Wilton until 1800, sev- enty years after the first settlement. In 1817 the land lying north, between the burying ground and the highway, was taken in and di- vided into lots. The bank wall from near Mr. Peabody's house to the gate was built by Messrs. John J. Holt and Ilermon Batchelder. Papers found in the ''Old Chest" show that the town paid for the wall, gate posts, wooden gate and labor for lotting, S7fi.lO. At the annual town meeting in l\Iarch, 18G!>, it was Voted, that the town i)urchase of Cliarles H. Burns about two acres of land adjoining the north burying ground for enlarging the same. Vuli-d, that a connnittee of three be cliosen to procure a deed of the land to be purchased, and se«' that the same is enclosed and lotted out, and a plan of the same made, and also to appraise the lots and note the price on the plan. Moses Clark, Asa Stiles and Sewall Putnam were chosen to act as said connnittee. CEMETERIES. 195 Soon after this last annexation to the cemetery, Mr. Andrew N. Ikirton interested himself in raising the means for improving the North cemetery. Mr. Burton, Mr. Benjamin Baker, Hon. Isaac Spalding of Nashua and Hon. S. G. ]\Iack of Lowell, each sub- scribed lifty dollars, and many others who had friends interred there contributed liberally in labor. An organization was formed, and was in existence until the grounds were much improved. At the annual meeting of the town in 1^71 it was voted that the bury- ing ground at tiie north part of the town be known as the " Vale End Cemetery." On a small slate head-stone, in the northeast part of the old burying ground, is the following inscription ; "Here lies y*^ body of Phebe Cram, y*" Daughter of M' John and M" Sarah Cram, who died Ag' ye 29th ^ D 1752 being 19 days old." It is the earliest date found on any stone in the yard, and the death is the first in Wilton (except Mr. Badger's) of which we have found a record. SOUTH CEMETERY. The town bought between two and three acres lying on the east side of the highway leading from the Centre to the south part of the town, and situated in the south part of lot No. 10 in the fifth range. It was fenced with wall and lotted, and the first body buried there was that of Rev. Jonathan Livermore, who died July 20, 180!). At the annual town meeting in 1S7() the town voted to raise the sum of three hundred dollars to enlarge and improve the South and Vale End cemeteries, and authorized the selectmen to appoint agents to expend the sum. .About two and one-fourth acres, lying east of the South cemetery, were purchased of Mr. Henry Gray for fifty dollars ; the deed was dated October 18, 1876. The remainder of the appropriation was expended in improving the South and Vale End cemeteries. EAST CEMETERY. Mr. Leonard Pettengill and Mr. Fllbridge F. Perkins purchased a tract of land, forming the southeast part of lot No. 12 in the second range. It was lotted out for a burial ground September 4, 1854, and the next day Mrs. Hannah W. Spalding, wife of Mark N. Spalding, Esq., was interred there, and Rev. E. N. Hidden, then of Milford, performed a dedicatory service. Soon after the sur- vey of the Pettengill and Perkins lot, Mrs. Samuel Spalding had a 196 HISTORY OF WILTON. lot, which joined that on the south, surveyed and divided into lots. These persons sold lots as they were called for until most of them were disposed of. The first mention of the East cemetery to be found in the town records, is in the following article of the warrant for the annual town meeting of 18fi4 : " To see if the town will ac- cept of the graveyard near the premises of Mrs. Samuel Spalding as a town burying yard, and keep the same properly fenced and cared for." At the meeting the town Vuted, that a coiuinittee of three be chosen to see what action is need- ed to be taken by the town in reference to a public burying ground at East Wilton and to report at the next town meeting. Fo^ed, that the coniniittee be appointed l)y the cliah-; the diair ap- pointed Moses Clark. Bcujainiu 'I'. Foster and Ezra Bales as said conunit- tee. At a meeting held November 4, 1:iiiio>; in the towns of New Ips^wicli, Sharon and Mason sliall foiistitute the first l)attalion, the oonipauies in thetownsof Peterborougli, Temple and Wilton shall constitute the second battalion, which shall constitute the •2-2'i l^egiment.* The act organized twenty-seven regiments in the state. Philip l^ntnam of Wilton was appointed Colonel of the 22d Regiment ; .lonatiian Hurton was Captain, Edward Ilerriek First Lieutenant, and .Jacob Putnam Second Lieutenant of one company in Wilton. Whether the other company was organized at that time, or who its lust ofHcers were, we have been unable to learn, but the letter from the selectmen to Colonel Wheeler, given below, shows that, in 1798, there were two companies in Wilton, commanded by Captain William Hales and Captain William Pettengill. The line, dividing tlie town for the two companies, commenced at the Milford line on the old County road, continued on that road to Baker's corner, thence by the Davis place and Gardner Blanchard's to the old com- mon, thence on the old Temple road by Moses Lovejoy's, George Parkhnrst's, Rosalvo Smith's and Abner N. Holt's to the intersec- tion of the roads at the Temple line, at the corners of lots No. 11 and No. 12 in the ninth range. Those on the north of the above described roads constituted the third company, those on the south constituted the seventh company, of the 22d Regiment. The 'Subsr-iiucntly Lyiideborougli was added to tlic ri-giment. — [S. Putnam. 198 HISTORY OF WILTON. follov\'ing copy of a coninuuiu-atiou to C'olouel Abijah Wheeler was found in one of the " Old Chests : " Sir, Whereas you did on, or about, tlie 2!)"' day of Xovoniber last issue your orders, to the two Captains of the MiHtia in the town of Wilton di- recting them to raise, arm and equip iwenty-inne men, officers included, being their proportion of one hundred and eleven men called for out of your Regiment : That the said Captains Bayles and Pettengill did, on the 2t)"' day of March last, assemble their companies at the meeting-house in said AVilton, for the purpose of raisiug said men, and did, by the as- sistance of said town, raise the number called for agreeable to your orders : and whereas said town apprehends themselves greatly injured by the large i)roportion laid ujjou them, have passed a vote, directing the sub- scribers hereof to inform you tliat they are always willing to furnish out their just proportions of men, and bear an equal burden of public charges with tlieir fellow Citizens, but, as they find their proportion to be so much larger than what it was in the last requisition,* or what have been calleil for in other towns, they wish you to make inquiry into the matter, if our Captains have made unlawful returns, by returning those that are six- teen j-ears old and upwards to the age of forty years, as they expect the law of this State requires, they wish to have the matter explained, or if other Captains have made unlawful returns, we wish to have the matter explained also; — Therefore, Sir. if you see cause to make inquiry into the matter and find the disproportion has arisen from ununiform returns in your Hegiment, we liope you will take such measures as that our griev- ances may be redressed and the minds of the people ^n this part of your Regiment once more set at ease: And further if you see cause t(t gratify our recpiest we wish you to iiil'orni us the first opportunity. This. Sir, is from your most obedient Wilton, April 4"' 179S. ;ind humble servants. Col" Abijali Wheeler. .Vbiel Wilson. ^ Selectmen Joseph Holt. I of Kiiph' rutiiani. ) Wilton. AKMS AND EQUU'MKNTS. The following extract from tiie " Law passed ,Iune 24tli, 178G," will show the contrast between tlie anus and e(|uipinents reipiired then and those of the present time : All captains and sul)altcrns must be furnislu'd with a half-pike or es- poutoon or fusee and bayonet, and also with a sword or hanger: and they nmst provide themselves with these arms within one month after receiv- ing their eounnisslons, under penalty of being cashiered by sentence of a * It appears that there had been a previous reiiiiisitioii for men, when not so large a proportion of men was called for; l)iit I have found no record of tlie names of tlie men raised under either of the retiuisitions.— |.S. Pntnam. MILITIA. . 199 I'Oint iu:irti;il. Eac-h i(iiiii)aiiy is to be iiiii.stor(»il lour tiiiu'S a year. Each !ioii-f()iimiissioii('(l oHic(M- and soldier shall Ix' provided with, and have con- stantly in readiness, a sjood musket and a bayonet fitted thereto, with ii •i'ood scabbard and l)elt. a worm, a priminji: wire and l)rush, a cartridge l)ox that will hold at least twenty-four rounds, six flints, and a pound of powiler. forty leaden l)alls fitted to his gun, a knapsack, a blanket and a canteen that will liold a (piart. Ul KICKK6 OK Till': WILTON COMPANIKS, 22d REGIMENT. The following list of ollicers of the militia iu Wilton is copied from records in tlie adjutant general's olliee in Concord, but the record of the earlier ollicers is wanting. We give only the captains and colonels, as the list of the lieutenants, ensigns, cornets, t^c, would occupy too much room. CAPTAINS OK ;h{l) CMll'ANV. 22l) REGIMENT. Tutnam Wilson, June 21, 1817; John Hales, Marcli 27, 1822; Isaac I'.landiard, Jan. 22, 1824; John Burton, 2d, Jan. 2.1, 182;"); Oliver Barrett, Feb. 2. 1827: Luther Dascond). Aug. 20, 1829; Sewall I'utnam, Sept. 5, 18:32; Jonathan Livermore, Jun., April 15,18:^4; John Wilson, April 18, I8;j(i; (Jeorge liuss, Marcli 22, 1837; Fisk Kussell, April 8, 1841 ; William Emer.son, April 1, 1842; Isaac Abbot, March !), 1843; Benjamin F. Steele, Feb. 1,1844; William Lane, Feb. IG, 184(5; Seth S. Goldsmith, Sept. 14, 184! I. CAPTAINS OK 7TH COMPANY, 22l> REGIMENT. Jonathan I'arkliurst, March 30, 1820; Sanuiel King, Jan. 25, 1825; Iler- nion I'ettengill, June 20, 1827; Isaiali Mansur, April 2G, 1830; Jonathan Livermore, Jun., May 27, 1832. ('AI'TAINS OK MII.EEK (ilAUDS, 22l) RE(iIMENT. Samuel King, April 14, 1840; Joseph B. Howard, April 21, 1842; Jo- seph Wilson, March 9, 1843: Jonathan Livermore, Jun., April 4,1845; John Stevens, Feb. 10, 184(5: Horace Parkhnrst. Marcli 17. 1847; Henry (Jray. Jun.. July 18, 1849. CAPTAINS OK < A\ AI.i;V. 22l) HECSIMENT, BELONGING TO WILTON. Caleb Putnam. Ai)ril 19, 1819; Elijah Stockwell, March 20, 1822; Iler- iiM.n Batchelder, April 8, 182(5; I>evi Tyler, March 3, 1830; Moses Lovejoy, Jan. 20, 1835; Henry Abbot, Feh. G, 1838: David f'ram, Aug. 10, 1839; Samuel French, April 14, 1840. COLONELS OF 22U RK(}IMENT HELON(;iN(i TO WILTON. Jonathan Parkhurst, June 30, 182G; Samuel King, July 1, 1829: Luther D.isromb. June 25, 1833: Horace Parkhurst. Aug. 31, 1839. CAPTAIN.S OK WILTON LKJIIT IXKANTI.'V. Abrahams. Moody, May 14. 18(14: Aaron A. (lark. Sept. 21.18(50; James L. Hardv, May 12, 18(58. 200 HISTORY OF WILTON. TRAININGS AND MUSTERS. The customs of annual trainings and musters were a part of the militia system of our fathers. The trainings occurred on the com- mon at tlie Centre of the town, usually in the spring of the year or early summer. The several companies were marshalled on the vil- lage green, and displayed their tactics to the admiration of the peo- ple and especially of the boys. It was a holiday, and the elders gathered to witness the show, and told the deeds of other days when they perchance were led by General Gates or General Wayne to victory. The muster was a more important affair. It usually took place in the fall after harvest, and interested all the country-side weeks before the event. It consisted of the review of a regiment or of a brigade by the Governor or Major General. It was held on some convenient plain which permitted military movements or evolutions, and drew a great crowd of both sexes. Many popular shows were attracted to the place. It was supposed that, by these glittering dis- plays of " the pomp and circumstance" of military glory, the patriot- ic ardor of the people would be kept alive, while at the same time something would be done to drill the soldier in the art of war. The early associations of the New England boy were vividl}'^ connected with these holidays, which broke the monotony of farmer life, and recalled what he had heard from father or grandfather of the days of the Revolution. This impression was carried to its climax by the ''sham fight," in wliich some battle was imitated, and it re- quired but little imagination to see in some General Colby or Gen- eral James Wilson the tall form of Washington leading his troo'ps to victory at Trenton. But the ancient trainings and musters have long been numbered with the things of tlie past, and now exist but as a tradition. KIHK nEPARTMENT. The first step toward the formation of a fire department in Wil- ton was the purchase of a fire engine, prior to 1870, with money subscribed by residents of East Wilton, of whom the most promi- nent was the linn of A. ,1. & A. Putnam. This engine Avas after- ward presented to the town and the gift was formally accepted De- cember 2;^, 1.S74. The first efficient action by the town in regard to a fire department was taken at the annual meeting in 1873, when it was voted that the sum of five hundred dollars be raised and ex- ponded by the selectmen for hose, &c., for the lire engine. At a FIRE DEPARTMENT. 201 town meeting -held December 23, 1874, immediately after the lire Avhicli destroyed the Whiting House, stores and other l)uildings, the following votes were passed : Voted, to organize a Fire Department, and authorize tlic seleotnieii to appoint three or live tire eng-inoors. and to organize one or more tire com- panies. Voted, to autliorize tlic selcctiiien to provide a suital)l(' place to keep the tire enghie and for the asseml)ling of tlie firemen. Voted, tliat the town accept the fire engine now in the village of East Wilton. Voted, to authorize tlic selectmen to jjrovidc suital)li' i)hices to take water in case of tire. Voted., to authorize the purchase of another tire engine. Voted, to autliorize the purchase of hook and ladder apparatus. The selectmen appointed David Whiting, Peter 11. Putnam, George S. Neville and George I>. Preble lire engineers, and they were qualified January 1, 187o. At the annual town meeting held March !», 187"), it was Voted, that the sum of i$3,0()0 be raised for tlie tire (lei)artmeut. wliicli is to be used in carrying out the votes of the preceding meeting. Voted, to raise 842.") to purchase the engine house at tlie French village of Peter II. Putnam, and the same to be used for the accommodation of the fire company and for no other purpose. In 1881, at the annual town meeting, the sum of $2000 was ap- jiropriated to provide a better supply of water in case of fire, and the expenditure of the money was left to the selectmen and the lire engineers. The appropriation was expended in the purchase of a lire pump, four hydrants and water pipe, and iu placing them in a situation to be used. The pump is located iu the wheelpit of the grist mill lielouging to D. Whiting & Sons, who provide the power to operate it. One hydrant is near the railroad at the end of the Messrs. Whiting's flour and feed store ; one, near the hotel stable, and two are on the east side of Maple street ; one of them opposite the Town House and the other at the corner of Harvey A. Whiting's lawn. At the annual meeting of 1884, the town authorized the fire engineers to purchase one thousand feet of hose. In March, 1887, the town appropriated four hundred dollars for the expenses of the fire dei)artment for the coming year. From the organization of the lire department until 1882, the firemen had each been paid three dollars for a year's service ; in 1882 the town voted to pay each fireman five dollars, and iu 1888 the town voted to pay three dol- lars, for a year's service. 202 HISTORY OF WILTON. By the report of the eugiueers in IHHG it appears that the tire ap- paratus belonging to the town was ample and in good condition. The department had enlisted from eight to ninety men who were l)aid for their services. But some difficulties have occurred in re- gard to the amount of remuneration, and also a question has arisen as to the legality of certain measures adopted by the authorities. Without detailing all the facts of the case, or presuming to decide upon questions respecting which we have few data, we can only earnestly hoi)e that after the sad experience of so many disastrous fires, the Wilton fire department will soon be equal in efficiency to the other institutions of the town. The following men have served in the responsible and difficult of- fice of fire engineers : D;ivi(l ■•■■-i^v-w luiu, iiic service of the Lnited States, or may hereafter be enlisted in the service, to be appropriated agreeablv to the ,„•<,- visions of Chaj.ter 2480 of the laws of "tlio state of New ITampshn-e. approved July 4th, 1801. and to bind 19(fi A. ... 1 -1 J ' ^'"'" ^''*' '-^'P-'-Vinent of the same. 1^<>.^ M.n ch , 1 . Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to pa v all of the volunteer soldiers in the army for three vears, who have, or shall receive, an honorable discharge, one hundred dollars and interest from the time of enlist- ment. Provided, if any of said volunteers have been paid any bounty by any town, said bountv is to l,e deducted from said one hundred dollars Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to pav Mrs ( harles G. Blanchard the sum of eight dollars which .< due her fron, the state aid that is .U.e her for two months. Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to borrow a sum of money not exceeding three thousand dollars It necessary, for extending state aid to families ami ,.,.., , paying soldiers- bounties. 1^^03. Aug. H.. ro.e., to reattirm the vote of the last annual meeting m relation to paying one hundred dollars and interest to three years" volunteers who have received no county, with the amendment of "from Wilton - Voted, that the town j)ay every drafted man (or his sub- stitute) who may be drafted under the present call, thre^ hundred dollars, in accordance with an act oi 19«o J. , ^}^''' '^^'8'*I;'ture passed June session. 18(33. ' ^ " '• ^;^^^<>l'='t the selectmen of the town of Wilton are hereby authorized to advance in behalf of said town to each volunteer win. has enlisted, or shall e.dist, to All the quota of sai ' "^^'"l''^'""-*^ =">'^ t'»« L^"it«l States (being .$402, more or less), mitil such time as the same shall be refunded to said town by the state of No^y Hamp- shire and the T^nited States. ^ Voted, that the selectmen are hcrebv also anthori/d to pay to each volunteer who has enlisted, or mav en- list, to till said quota under said last call of the Pres- Hleut, a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars in 206 HISTORY OF WILTON. TOWN HKCOKDS. — CONTIXIKD. 18(!,'?, D(H'. 1. addition to said sum of four lumdieil and two dollars advanced by said town. Vatul, that the treasurer of said town of Wilton, with the advice and conseut of the selectmen aforesaid, is hereby authorized to borrow a sum of money, not ex- ceeding ten tliousand dollars, to be appropriated by the proper otlicers of the town in the payment of the aforesaid bounties, and the note of said treasurer, or of the selectmen, shall be binding upon the town for s;iid amount, and the action of the selectmen in rela- tion to tilling said quota already taken is hereby rati- fied. 1864, ]\Iarch S. Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to pay John P. Kidder, who enlisted into the heavy artillery at Ports- mouth, one hundred dollars. Voted, that the selectmen pay Orange 8. Cook one hun- dred dollars, provided he has received no bounty from any town or state. Voted, that the selectmen be authorized to pay Harvey T. 11. Frye one hundred dollars, provided he has re- ceived no bountj' from any other town or state. Voted, that the stdectmen be instructed to pay John K. Tarbell, or liis fathei', one hundred dollars, provided he has received no bounty from any other town or state, and further provided, he is counted as one of the Wilton quota. Voted, that the selectmen be authorized to borrow a sum, not exceeding three tliousand dollars, for sol- diers' bounties and state aid to families. Chose Har- vey A. Whiting to act as agent for the town to receive state aid and I'nited States bounties, as they become due from time to time. 18(;4, June I."). Fotoi?, that the selectmen be instructed to furnish vol- unteers or substitutes for the ITnited States service ;is may be necessary to till the (piota of the town under ;iny future call or draft ; said volunteers or substitutes to be furnished at such time as the select- men may in their judgment deem it most expedient for the town. Voted, that the selectmen be. instructed to l)orrow a sum of money, not exceeding tweuty-tive thousand dollars, if necessary, to be appropriated in procuring volun- teers or substitutes for drafted men to till the quota of this town. 18(i4, Nov. 8. ]^oted, to pay to each citizen who has put a sul>stitute into the army of the I'nited States and who has been TOWN RECORDS. 207 1S<>4, Nov. S. couiitod towards the iiuola of tlic (own iiiuicr tin- various calls for troops, wlu'thcr put in by a draflcd man or voluntarily by such citizen, the several sinns by each paid for procuring stich -iubstitute. Voted, to continue to pay bounties to those who volun- teer or furnish substitutes for the army of the Tnited States. IStM, March I'i. Voted, to pay .lohn E. Tarbell one hundred dollars with interest from August Ki, 1804. 1805. March 14. The seventh article of the warrant beiuf? : ^''J'o see what sum of money the town will vote to raise to pay bounties and state aid to families in anticipatiou of future calls." Voted, that article seven of the warrant be left discre- tionary with the selectmen, and that they be author- ized to borrow such sum of nioney as they may deem necessary to pay bounties and state aid to families in anticipation of future calls. Voted, to appoint Harvey A. Whiting as agent of the town to fill future quota and receive state aid and bounties. Voted, to pay a bounty of $iiOO to each reenlisted man in the Fourth and Eighth Regiments who counted to rill the (luota of Wilton, provided said man has been honorably discharged. Voted, to pay state aid to families of those who enlisted • from Wilton into the I.yndeborough F^a Fayette Artillery and served their time at Fort Constitution. Whereas, the town of Wilton at the \ovember election, 18G4, voted to pay to each citizen who had put into the army of the United States a substitute who had counted towards the quota of said town, whether such substitute was furnished by a drafted man, or voluntarily on the part of such citizen; and whereas, the said amount has not been paid in accordance with said vote on account of the inability of the town to borrow the nioney, it is therefore Voted, that the selectmen be and they are hereby in- structed and authorized to give to each man wlio is entitled to receive anything from the town on ac- count of furnishing a substitute, a note from said town for the full amount each citizen has paid for furnishing such substitute; said note to be dated April 1st, 18015, and to be payable one year from date with interest. Tile following list gives the names of those residents of Wiltou wlio served in the war of the Rebellion, as well as the names of 208 HISTORY OF WILTON. those, not residents of AYilton, who. as vohmteers or substitutes, were credited to the Wilton quota ; but the list does not include the names of those natives or residents of AVilton who may have en- listed in regiments belonging to other states. WIl.TON MKX IN IIKST KKGIMKNT. XKW HA-AIl'SIIIKK VOI.INTKKKS, COMPANY K. James Brklf/es. May 2. ISGl.* Mustered out Aug. 9, 1861. William 11. Bridges, May 2, 1S61. SECOND REGIJMKNT. COMTANV (J. Charles II. Bra(j2: died of cousuujption March 2, 18(i2. Timothy \. //((fcftuisou, June .">, 1861. Sevoridy wounded at j; mustered out Juue 21, 1864. James W. Hittchinson, June o, 1861. Mustered out June 21, 1864. Charles B. Pinkham, June 5, 1861. Mustered out June 21, 1864. William Pettengill, June 5, 1861. Discharged for disability Jan. 19, 1863. William Dillon. Aug. 21, 1862. Deserted at Concord May 2, 1863; appre- hended and returned to diUy: wounded and missing July 2. 1863: diseliarged Sept. (!, 1864. I. Xeicton 7i«:>. Gustavus A. Weiland, Nov. 20, 1863. Transferred to V. S. Xavv Ai)ril 29, 1864. Joseph Si7iith, Nov. 21, 1863. Desert(>d to tlu' enemy at Chapin's farm. Va., Oct. 21, 1864. George D. Graham, Nov. 21, 1863. Mustered out Dec. 19, 1865. • Tlio date iiimiciiiiiti-ly following eiicli name is tlio tinu> of mustering i WILTON MEN IN THK UKBELLION. 209 Chnrles Guest, Xov. 21 , lS(i3. Deserted at Chapin's Blufl; Va . , Oct . 2;j, 1 804 . George Thompson, Nov. 21, ISfll}. Deserted at Point Lookout Nov. 30,' ]8(i 1. TIIIKl) KEGBIKNT. John E. IIcrricA; Aug. 28, 18C1. AVoiuuled slightly .July IS, 18(13; „nis- tered out Aug. 23, 18f.4. Gottfried Dorr, Tmc. 10, 1804. Absent, siek, July 20, ISO.-.; no discharge furnished. Eoberl Day, Nov. 21, 18G3. Wounded sliglitly May 13, 1804 : mustered out July 20, 186,5. FOUKTII HlXilMENT, COMPANV D. Walter R. Billimjs, Sept. IS, 1801. Reenlisted Feb. 17, 1804; corporal by promotion July 15, 18G5; mustered oufAug. 23, 1865. Daniel S. Millet, Sept. 18, 18G1. lieculisted Feb. 24, 1864; first sergeant l)y promotion; mustered out Aug. 23, 1805. Bobert McKissock, Sept. 18, 1861. Reenlisted Feb. 17, 1864; wounded July 30, 1864; died of wounds at Fort Monroe Oct. 14, 1864. Samuel A. Putnam, Sept. 18, 1801 . Discharged for disability Sept. 18 180-> Daniel Sullivan, Sept. IS, 1861 . Reenlisted Feb. 14, 1864 ; sergeant by pro- motion July 1, 1S65; mustored out Aug. 23, 1865. Charles 11. Buzzell, Aug. 21, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. .30, 18G3 George Bailey, Aug. 21, 1861. Died of disease Sept. 8, 1863^ Thomas Carter, \ns^. 21, 1861. Sergeant by promotion; mustered out June 15, 18()5. Charles B. Dascomh, Aug. 21, ISfil. Mustered out Aug. 24, 1865. Albert S. Flint, Aug. 21. 1861. Died of disease Aug. S, 1863. Edward A. Fessenden, Aug. 21, 1801. Slightly wounded Oct. 22, 1802; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps Jan. 1, 1805. Pirl Ilerrick, Aug. 21, 1861. Died of disease June 13, 1863. Albert E. Hall, Aug. 21 , 1861 . Corporal by promotion ; wounded Aug. 10, 1S64; died of disease at Fort Monroe March 17, 1865. Abiel E. Putnam, Aug. 21, 1861. Died on hospital boat on the Jame< river Aug. 18, 1864. Edioard A. Wetherbee, Aug. 21, 1861. Discliarged for disability March 24, 1803. Charles M. Bowman, Aug. 22, 1862. Mustered out Sept. 25. 1865 Jerome Putnam. Aug. 22, 1862. Not ofticially accounted for Dermolt Neary, Dec. 31, 18(i4. Mustered out Aug. 23 1805 A KIFTH KKOniKNT, COMI'AW r. James Gould, Oct. 10, 1801. Corporal; deserted 1802. William H. Bridges. Oct. \^, 1801. Died of disease July 0, lSO-> Charles G. Blanchard, Oct. 10, 1801. Discharged for disability Jan ;,' 18(i{ Appleton Hutchinson, Oct. 10, 1801. Discharged for .Usability M-.y ll' 1S6*>' Joseph Wetherbee, Oct. l(i, 1861. Discharge for disabilil y* May 11 '1S62' Lucius A. Way, Oct. 16, 1801. Woun.led; dischargeil for ilisability Oct! 9, 1802. 210 HISTORY OF WILTON. The followinjj; mcmbors of tlic Fifth Koginient were, as volunteers or substitutes, credited to the Wilton f|U0t:i, hut were not residents of Wilton : James Connors, Aug. 10, 1864. Deserted to the enemy Dee. 1, 18(}4. John Williams. Aug. 12, lS(i4. Wounded April 7. 18(i."); discharged at Concord June 28, ISO."). Joseph W. B. Burgess. Aug. 13, 18fi4. Died of disease Dec. 0, 18(54. Jb/t/i ^mnc(7«?i, Aug. 13, 1S(>4. Corporal l>y promotion: deserted May 1, 1865. William Clark, Aug. 19, 1864. Deserted en route to regiment. Jacob Miller, Aug. 10, 1864. Deserted to the enemy Oct. 6, 1S64. John Rourcke, Aug. 19, 1864. Mustered out June 28, 186."). William Goodvnn, Aug. 29, 18(J4. Deserted en route to regiment. David W. Welch, Sept. 3, 1864. Sergeant by promotion Oct. 23, 1864; le- duced to the ranks; mustered out Aug. 17, 186.5. Gardner Chapman, Sept. o, 1864. Mustered out June 12. 186.'). EK4HT1I KKGIMENT. (OMl'ANV H. George W. Bridges, Dec. 30, 1861. Corporal ; sergeant l)y promotion March 20, 1863; wounded at Port Hudson, La., June 14, 1863; discharged to accept appointment in United States Coloi-ed Troops Sept. 2."), 1863. John Burton, Dec. 30, 1861. IJec-nlisted Jan. 4, 1864: cai)tured at Sal)ine Cross Eoads, La., April 8, 1864; released; transferred to Co. li. Veteran Battalion, Eighth N. H. V., Jan. 1, 1865. Charles A. Emerson, Dec. .30, 18(;i. Wounded and cai)tured at Port Hud- son June 14, 1863; recaptured July 9, 1863; corporal by i)rom()tion Aug. 1, 1863; sergeant Dec. K), 1863; mustered out Jan. IS. lS(i."). Sanford N. Bradford, Dec. 30, 1861. Discharged for disability at New Orleans May 2, 1863. John S. Hutchinson, Dec. 30, 1861. Recnlisted Jan. 4, 1864; transferred to Co. B, Veteran Battalion, Eighth N. 11. V., Jan. 1, 186.1; mus- tered out Oct. 28, 186."). ,/o/ui TJuiey, Dec. 30, 1861. Discharged to accept appointment in United States Colored Troops at New Orleans, La., March 2, 1864. Otis JI. Melcndy, Dec. 30, 1861. lieeulisted Jan. 4, 1864; captured at Sa- bine Cross Koads, La., April 8, 1864; released; transferred to Co. B, Veteran Battalion, Eighth N. PL V., Jan. 1, 1865. Abiel A. Livermore, Dec. 30, 1861. Corporal by promotion March 20, 1863 ; wounded and captured at Port Hudson June 14, 1863 ; died of diph- theria in the liands of the enemy July 3, 1863. Aaron A. Smith, Dec. 30, 1861. Died at Thibodeaux, La., Dec. 21, 18(52. James Bridges, Sept. 2(5, 1862. Wounded ^Nlay 27. 1863; corporal by pro- motion Aug. 1, 1S()3; sergeant, Dec. 16. 186.3: transferred to Vet- eran Battalion, Co. H, Eighth X. 11. V.. .Ian. !. isi;."); discharged at Natchez June 7, 1865. George W. Ilerrick, Aug. 12, 1864. Transferred to Co. B, Veteran Bat- talion, Eighth N. ILV., Jan. 1, 1805; discharged for disability at Natdiez Sept. 8, 1865. WILTON 3IEN IN THE REBELLION. 211 George S. Buss, Feb. 17, 180.-). Miistoml out Ui\y (>. ISC"). Henry L. Emerson^ Feb. 17, 180."). Clustered out May fi, lS(i.-). TJie followiufj; meinber* of the P^i^hth Ileghneut were not residents of Wilton but were credited to tVie Wilton quota : Charles Schutz, Sept. 2, 1803. Deserted at Franklin, La., Dee. 10, 180.3. John 11. Wright, Sept. 2, 1803. Deserted at New Orleans Feb. 0, 1804. James Sullivan, Oct. 0, 1803. Des(n-ted at New Orleans Feb. 28, 18()-4. William niley, Oct. 9, 1803. Transferred to Co. B, Veteran Battalion, Eighth N. II. v., Jan. 1, 1805; dishonorably discharged by special order No. 5, War Department, .June ."), 180."). NINTH RICGIMENT, (^OJU'ANY K. Ilennj 0. Sargent, May 1.^, 1802. First sergeant; second lieutenant by promotion March 10, 1803 ; resigned Dec. 22, 1803. Rodney Pcrham, May 10, 1802. Wounded May 12, 1804 ; mustered out May I.-), 180.5. ELEVENTH UECIMENT, CO:MrAN^' C. Albert Gage, Aug. 21, 1802. Killed in action at Bethesda Church June 3, 1804. SIXTEENTH HEillMENT, COMrANV C. Aaron A. Clark, Nov. 4, 1802. Captain; mustered oTit Aug. 20, 1803. Leiois P. Bay, Oct. 18, 1802. First sergeant; mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. Willis H. Abbott, Oiit. IS, \^[)-l. Corporal; sergeant by promotion; mus- tered out Aug. 20, 1803. Amos W. Abbott, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. Charles Blanchard, Oct. 18, 1802. Corporal; nmstered out Aug. 20, 1803 ; died Sept. 20, 1803. William M. Blanchard, Oct. 28, 1802. Died Sept. 2, 1803. John Blanchard, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. George Blanchard, Oct. IS, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. liamsey C. Boutwell, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. Francis V. Bradford, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. James li. Dascomb, Oct. 18, 1802. Corporal by promotion; nmstered out Aug. 20, 1803. Dexter J. Farley, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustei-ed out Aug. 20, 1803. Elbridgc C. Frye, Oct. 27. 1S02. Died July 10, 1803. Sylvanus Hutchinson, Oct. 18, 1802. Discharged June 25, 1803. Amos Herrick, Oct. IS, 1802. Died Jime 17, 1803. Orvan B. Keyes, Oct. 18, 1802. Died Aug. 10, 1803. Corydon L. Keyes, Oct. 18, 1802. J)ied June 27, 1803. James Landers, Oct. 18, 1802. MustcM-ed out Aug. 20, 1803. ' rotiid(Mits of AVilton served in the La Fayelle Artillery, on f^arrison duty at I'ortsinoutJi. They were mustered into serviee Au<>ust 1. 1804, forninety days, and were diseliarged after tifty-tliree days" serviee : Ba7id: Carl Krel)I)s, Mark IJ. Bailey, Willis JI. Abbot. Nathan liarker. Georj^c W. Duneklee, Irvin S. Farnsvvorth, Isaac B. Hutchinson. Abner ^y. 3Iarble, John 11. Sheldon, Stilhnan C. White. Primtes: William A. Bail(;y. Charles II. Bailey. Charles L. llutchiii- .son, Ebcnezcr Miller, William II. Teuney. CHAPTER XXIV. SOCIAL AMUSEMENTS, FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS. With all tlio gravity and sternness of llie New England Puritan there was always mingled no little of dry wit, and a social, festive si)irit. He had his joke, and too often also his pipe and his nuig. The huskings, the raisings, the wood-hauliugs and bees, the quiltings, the weddings, the balls, the sleigh-rides, the wrestling and hunting matches, the trainings and musters testify to the hilarious side of the pioneer character. IVIany of these are now known only in tradition. New customs have sprung up in i)lace of the old ones. '• New Avine has been put into new bottles." The old-fash- ioned sleigh-ride, when a large part of the inhabitants took a line winter day to make an excursion to a neighboring town, to take dinner, perhaps to have a dance and to return home in the evening Ity moonlight, is among the things that were. If they go to merry- makings now it is by railroad. Balls and weddings are per- manent institutions. Of old there were no festivals like our modern Sunday school excursions, and the picnic was not known to the fa- thers. Bees, quiltings, huskings and raisings, and other neigli])or- hood gatherings are, for the most part, done with. Wood-haulings for the parson or for a decayed brother are superseded by donation and surprise parties. The " Willing Workers" and the " Cheerful Workers," the benevolent "sewing circles" and the "sociables" of the churches have stepped in to occui)y the [)lace once fdled by more boisterous entertainments. Children have more festivities than of old and go earlier into so- ^ciety. Lodges, granges, societies, excursions are multiplying on every hand. The passion for resorting to cities, and for giving up the farm for the shop, the exchange, the bank and the professions, is due chielly to two things ; namely, the desire to make money 214 HISTORY OF WILTON. faster than the eouutiy fanning or mechanic -life will allow, and the eagerness to have more social life. These are the sirens that be- witch our clay. Besides, as communities have grown larger, the}' have split up into cliques and coteries, and the old hearty ueighbor- liuess has been exchanged for fashion and gilt-edged snobbery. Wealth, not manhood or high character, is the open sesame to gen- teel society, so reputed. The farmer's frock, the mechanic's aprou or the house-wife's home-spun dress has no more any beauty that man or woman should desire it. Service is still a long way be- hind show, as a key to open the chief places at feasts and the high seats in the synagogues. But if society has grown more exclusive, it has, strange paradox, grown more philanthropic. The humanities and amenities flourish apace. A world of good is done to the less fortunate of our race. If men and women have hardened into greater selfishness and ex- clusiveaess on one side of their nature, they have softened into wider sympathy and helpfulness on the other side. Never probably did wealth feel its responsibility more to society, or distribute its means with a more generous hand, than now, be it to schools, col- leges, libraries, churches, missions, philanthropies, hospitals, asy- lums, or to the humbler and more private charities of society. A SLEIGH-RIDE PARTY. As good a specimen of the ancient sleigh-ride as could be se- lected is that which escorted Rev. Thomas Beede and his bride on their w^edding trip from Harvard to Wilton. lie was married to Miss Nancy Kimball of Harvard, Massachusetts, January 20, lxS05. The Farmers' Cabinet of Amherst gives the following account : (Ml ilic f(»ll(i\viii>; ihiy. wlioii Mr. Boede was returning with his l.uly to \> iltoii, he \v;is politely ai'i-ompaniod by ttMi sloiglis from Harvard. On tlu'ir arrival at IloUis thoy were met by eight sleighs from Wilton. Hav- ing refreshed, both parties joined in eseortiiig Mr. Beede and lady to Adams's in Amherst, where they were met by a large eolleetlon of gentle- men and ladies from AVilton in readiness to reeeive them. An elegant ilinner was prepared by Mr. Adams, and the whole company dined to- gether. Soon after dinner the eompany from Harvard retiniH'd, and the ladies and gentlemen from \Vilton aeeomi»anied ^Ir. Beede and lady to his house, where all needed refreslimeiit was prei)ared, and having tarried aboni an hour, the whole eompany returned to their respeetive honies. It sliouid be partieularly uotieed tliat the eompany from AVilton generous- ly defrayed the whole expenses of the entertainment, both on the road and at Mr. Beede's own liouse. The line weather and the exeellent sleigh- ing added brillianey and joy to the festive scene. FESTIVALS. 215 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. The following account of a Fourth of July celebration during President Monroe's administration, in 1.S17, is taken from the Farmers' Cabinet : 'riie anniversary of American Indopenclence was* celebrated iu Wilton on tlie 4th inst. No previous arrangements having been made, a companj- ()t gentlemen in that town and from the adjoining ones assembled for the purpose of doing honor to the day which gave birth to a nation's freedom and indcpciidcnce \o these United States. After having read the Declara- tion ot lnd('p('iid. That he may guard their rights with e(|ual laws." S. James Monroe: O ye innnortal powers, that guard the just, watch over him in retirement : soften his repose; in fond rememlu-aiu-e eherisli his virtues, and show mankind that goodness is jour care. 4. New Hampshire : lAke her own native mountains, though storms and tempests have thundered on her brow, faction lie« prostrate at her feet: slie stands munoved and glories in her height. .7. William Phimrr : Discord and her advocates may attempt to sid> vert, he has the power to save and the constancy to i)reserve. a. Our Union: May it be perpetuated till the moon shall cease to give her light, and flu^ bright sun himselt be extinguished; yea, till the globe shall be anniliilated, and, like the meteor's transitoiy gleam, be lost in chaotic darkness. 7. Tli£ Soldier of '76 : I'emend)er (bis annixcrsary was purchased as it were with the i)rice of his blood: then let us cherish his age, su]tply his wants, and follow his example in loving his country. 6'. The Star Spangled Banner: Before the stars and stripes sliail ever cease to wave, land nnist turn to sea, and sea into a grave. 9. The Palriols of Son I h America: May they be reentorced by the God of armies, that th<' republic in the north may greet her sister in the south. voi.i NTi;i:i; toasts. Ii>) A. WihoiK Ks. The several sub-committees, ai)poiuted under the authority of the general committee to erect a pavilion, provide a dinner, prepare toasts, appoint speakers, and procure music, at- tended faithfully to their duty. The officers of the day were. President, Ezra Al)bot ; Vice Presi- dents, Abram Whittemore, Jonathan Livermore, Jonathan Hurton, Timothy Parkhurst, Timothy Abbot, Daniel P.atchelder and Oliver Whiting; Chief Marshal, Jonathan Parkhurst ; Assistant INlarshals, Samuel King, David "Wilson, Ilermon Pettengill, Calvin Gray, Oliver Barrett and INIoses Spalding ; Toastmasters, Eliphalet Put- nam and Zebadiah Abbot. The day was bright and auspicious. A large multitude of the townsmen, and visitors from abroad, near and far, gathered to- gether. The Miller C4uards, under command of Colonel Samuel King, did escort duty, conducting the procession from the Brick Hall to the old meeting-house at the Centre. The programme of exercises was as follows : Voluntary, by the band; invocation, by Jlev. Abiel Abbot, D. D., of Petorboroao;h ; anthem, "Great is the T.ord," &c., suiif^ by the choir; solee- tions from the Scriptures, by Rev. Warren Burton: "The Xativity,"' sung- l)y tlio cboir; prayer, by Hev. Ablel A. Livornioro of Koone; " Marseilles Ilyinn," suii<>; l)y the choir; address, l)y IJcv. p]pln-aini Peabody of New Bedford; an orif^iiial liynin. sung- by tlie choir and the assend)ly; prayer, by Kov. Sanniel Barrett of Boston; jjrand " nallebijab Chorus,"' sung by tlie diioir ; benediction, by Kev. Nathaniel Wliitnian of Wilton. The music was under the charge of Mr. Charles Abbot. Original liynnis were con- tri!)uted by Ifev. I.ul)in» B. Bockwood and Miss Sarah W. TJvermore. At the close of the exercises in the church, ladies and gentlemen formed a procession to the pavilion on the common, where Rev, William Richardson of Wilton invoked the Divine blessing, and about five hundred persons partook of a dinner provided by INIr. Jo- seph Newell. The company rose from the table at the prospect of rain, and, after the return of thanks by Rev. A. D. Jones of Brighton, the procession marched back to the church. Here the afternoon was spent in toasts, speeches and songs, all of which, to- gether with the eloquent address of Dr. Peabody, incidents of the history of the town, and other items of interest, are recorded in the Centennial pamithlet, publislied at the time. 218 HISTORY OF WILTON. It is to be hoped that iu 1889 the one huudred and fiftieth anui- versary of the settlement of the town will be celebrated as spiritedly and patriotically as the former festival. 1 (mAPTEK XXV. TOWN HOUSES. As already seen, tlie original Town House was the old meeting- house of the Congregational church. Both civil and religious af- fairs were transacted under the same roof. The moderator of the town meeting and the town clerk occupied the deacons' seat directly under the lofty pulpit ; the voters filled the pews, and the specta- tors the galleries. But the burning of the meeting-house in 1859 led to the building next year of the Town Hall, situated on the com- mon at the Centre just south of the site of the old church. PROCEEUINGS OF THE TOWN. At a legal nieetiug held hi the Baptist churcli on ]\[oii(lay, Docoiiihor 2fi, IS.")*), diose Jouathan Livennoro moderator. Voted, to lioar the report of the coniniittee chosen to investigate the cause of tlie fire occasioning tlie destruction of tlie town's meeting-house. Voted, to accept and adopt tlie report of said committee, and that the town clerk be instructed to ent(jr said report on the records of the town. Voted, that live hundred copies of said report be printed at tlie expense of the town. Voted, that the chairman of the investigating committee cause to be printed and distributed to the inhabitants of Wilton five hundred copies (if said re])ort. Voted, that the question of building a Town House be taken bj- ballot. I'roceeded to ballot, and voted to l)uild a Town House on the site of the old meeting-house. Voted, that a conmiittee of three be api)ointed to carry into etlect the last vote. V(jted. tliat a connnittee of live be aiipointed by the moderator to nom- inate said connnittee. Benjamin Baker, Benjamin 'l\ Foster, .loel Hessel- ton, Sauniel Sheldon and Henry (iray, Jun., were appointed a committee to nominate, who reported to the meeting William Emerson, Joel Hessel- ton and Henry Gray, .Inn., for said building committee. Chose William Emerson, Joe! Ih'ss.'lton and Henry (iray. .Inn., a committee to build a Town House. 220 HISTORY OF WILTON. Voted, the eominittpc be authorized to expend n ^uni of money not ex- ceeding twenty-five liundred dollais. At a leo-al nieetiny- lioldon at the r.aptist nieetinii-liousc in AVilton January 21, 1800. Jonathan I/iverniort' was iho.\ilton on Tuesday. :March l;l. ISOO, Jonathan I.ivcrmore, moderator. Voted, to recast the bell and add the .iniouiif ot wi-ighl lost, and to place tlie bell on the new Town House. Voted, to lease to the Congregational society a site on the town's com- mon for the purpo-e of building a church, ami that a coininittee be ap- pointed to locate said site. Chose Lewis Howard. Joseph T?urtf and Zebadiah Abbot a committee to locate a site for a church, and also a site for a Town House. Chose Lewis Howard a coiiunittee to execute, in !)ehalt of the town, a lease to the Congregational society of the site desig- nated. .\t the annual meeting of the town held on Tuesday, the thirteenth day of ^AFarch, 1800, on the (piestion : To see if the town will vote to remove the 'I'ow n House to the East village this present season, it was voted that the vote on tlu^ nnnoval of the Town House be wi'itten on the state ticket. Yes and No. and at the c-lose of the i)oll the moderator declared the vote as follows: in favor of removing, 101 votes: against removing, 17!) votes. At tlie annual town meeting on Tuesday, tlu- tentli day of March. ISOS. .Samuel H.arrett. moderator. Voird, that the selectmen be authorized to sell the 'I'own House with tlie land owned by the town. In favor of selling. 24!) votes: against, ?S(l votes. At the annual town meeting held at Depot Hall in Wilton March !i. 18Gi», Sanniel Barrett, moderatoi', on the (luestion : To see if the town will vote to hereafter hold all town meetings at the hall near the centre of the town, it was decided l)v a yes and no vote; the whole nunil)er of votes in favor of holding the meetings at the centre of the town was 100: in favor of continuing in Depot Hall was 18(1. The town meetings were afterwards held at Depot Hall until the new Town House was huilt. At the annual town nii'eiing heM MavvU K!. 188,!. (Jeorge O. Whiting was chosen moderator. The niiUh article ot the warrant had been : "• To see if the town will \i)ie to Ixiild a Town House upon the • Whiting House lot." so e.i lied, or take any .action relative th(>reto." At the town meet- ing the following resolution, presented l)y Hon. Charles H. I'.urn^. THE NKW TOWN HOUSK. 221 ^v;ls voted (ni by hnllot ;iii(l was adi.ptcd l)y tlic lollowiiii;- vote: whole uuiiiltci- votin; House lot," so called, in said Wilton, for the convenient transac- tion of the public business of the town, and upon a pl;in substantially like the one submitted to the meeting, and with such details as said agents or connnittee may determine, i)rovided aiul upon tlie express conditions, — First, that the Messrs. Whiting shall make and deliver to said town forthwith a good and sullicient deed of warranty of the whole of said Whiting House lot, free of all cost or expense to said town and without any condition, except that a Town House suitable for town purposes, and at a cost of not less than twelve thousand dollars, shall be erected and maintained upon said lot; and Second, that the sums agreed to he paid shall not in the whole exceed the sum of fifteen thousand dollars for said Town House complete. The selectmen, after notice in writing from the building agents, that thej- have made a binding contract with reliable and responsible parties for the building of such Town House complete, for a sum or sums not exceeding in the whole fifteen thousand dollars, shall be and are hereby authorized and directed to hire such sum or sums of money as shall be necessary, not exceeding, with the sum which may be raised un- der the tenth article of tliis warrant, said sum of fifteen thousand dollars; and said selectmen are hereby authorized and empowered and directed to issue Ijonds for said amount, with coupons for interest payable semi- annually at the rate of four per cent., which said l)onds shall be payable at the oftice of the treasurer of said town, at such times as shall distril)ute the amount to become due annually equally through fourteen years." Voted, that if the selectmen shall so determine, instead of issuing said bonds, they may hire the aforesaid sums of money upon the credit of the town, iind upon the same terms as aforesaid, and give the note of the town with the same rate of interest of four per cent. On article tenth it was voted that the sum of one thousand dollars is hereby raised and appropriated towards the building of said Town House, to l)c expended by the agents referred to in the vote under the foregoing ninth article of the warrant, upon tlie conditions and with tlie limitations of the use of the same expessed in said vote. On the eleventh article of the warrant it was voted that David Whit- ing, Frank 31. Pevey and James L. Hardy are hereby chosen building agents, with the authority expressed and the limitations in the votc^ under ibe ninth article of the warrant. At the town meeting held November 1, ISSI. a report of the building committee being called for, Dr. F. M. I'evey of said connnittee made a statement of the progress made on the Town House, and of the amount of money received and expended for the same, to wit : '• The architects were Merrill & Cutler of Lowell. Massachusetts. 'I'he contractors were James T.. Hardy for wood and iion work. :nid Charles Hesselton for stone and brick work. The amount of J. L. Hardy's 222 HISTORY OF WILTON. contnict wit.s $9,813; the amoimt of Charles Ilesseltoii's coiitraet wai* .'3;8,279.9;j ; total, .$18,092.93. After the contracts were fulftlled the hall was flttcd up with steam apparatus for heating at an expense to the town of about §700. (ias apparatus for lighting was furnislied by the town, costing about .^400. All the gas fixtures in the building were furnished and donated to the town by the several sons of II. A. Whiting. The sup- per room was finished with the proceeds of the dedication festival, junount- ing to .$.500. The stained glass windows were donated bj' several ladies of Wilton. The inside blinds were furnished by lion. J. II. Spalding of Nashua, Mrs. D. ^Vhiting of Wilton, Mrs. CJeo. Xewell of Boston and ^Irs. Geo. O. Whiting of Lexington. The desk for the stage was donated by Hon. Charles II. Burns of Wilton; the clock for inside of hall, by Dr. J. Fleeman; the stone steps at the end of the building, by citizens. The en- gine and selectmen's rooms were finished by the town, estimated expense $400. The table and chairs for selectmen's room were given by Mr. Geo. I. Doe ; the town clock, by Dr. F. ^I. Pevey. The amount of tlie several donations exceeds .$2,500." On motion of C. II. Burns, voted to accept the following ofler made the town by the Messrs. Whiting, and to appropriate five hundred dollars for the same : " The sons of Harvey A. Whiting ofler to pipe the whole building for gas, so far as it can be piped as it now stands, and to furnish with fixt- ures that part of the building that is finished, on condition that the town furnish and set up the gas macliine and its appurtenances and maintain the whole lighting apparatus." Also voted that the building committee be autliori/ed and cinpowcred to carry out the above vote. On motion of Kev. A. E. Tracy, voted that the timely and valuable present of a town clock given by Dr. F. M. Pevey be accepted with thanks. The following resolution was unanimously adopted : IJesolved, that the connnittee of three be charged with the duty of investigating tlic subject of heating apparatus for the town hall and be empowered to btiy and put in sucli apparatus as upon investigation they shall think best ; also, resolved, that said committee be diarged with the subject of furnish- ing, and be empowered to buy and put in suital)le furniture. DEDICATION SERVICES. On January 1, 1885, the new Town House was dedicated with appropriate exercises, an eloquent address was delivered by Isaac Spalding Whiting, Esq., and the entertainment and festivities of tlie occasion were participated in by a large number of the people of Wilton and the neighboring towns. We quote the following ad- mirable advice from this address, which points the way to what we may yet do to make our town still more beautiful, patriotic and flourisliing : If, now, our fathers" time was the time of pioneer work, and if theirs ADDEESS OF I. S. WHITING. 223 was the period of the struggle for existence, it would scciii iliai it was our duty to advance upon tlieir state and create her some of tlic proihicts of a later and more civilized time. With the completion of the rough work, and increase of property, we must have time and strength left free from hread-earning, for cultivation of self, and improvement and adorn- ment of the town. I know 1 trench here upon doul)tful ground. I know, too, that what was true in the forty's and fifty's is not true today. At that time, with a constant and growing market in New England, wliich could be supi)lied with agricultural i)roducts ou\y from New England, our prospects were bright for increase of population and of wealth, and the things they bring. But the Texan steer stalked suddenly out of the nnst, and our tended and housed cattle could not stand up against him. The railroads stretched their arms into the West, and biought back grain from lands, the richness of which was fabulous to the rock-born New England farmer. The application of steam to machinery stole away from us the advantage we had in our thousands of streams, even before we had our- selves wantonly destroyed them by cutting off the forest tliat fed them. Moreover, the rapid development of the resources of the countrj^ called away to the cities a class of men whose great works there are but cold comfort to the towns who have lost their help. I believe the Ne\v Eng- land farmer of thirty or forty years ago is dead without successor. I con- ceive him to have been a man of liberal mind, of acute interest in public affairs, who worked half a day in the tield, and the other lialf in law, re- ligion, politics or business ; wlio gave himself time for social works, and for the observation of the world's doings. But the need of lawyers, doc- tors and nierchants soon called foi- the whole time of all that had any ability for those things. Although. i)erhai)s, the present farmers are bet- ter tillers of the soil than their fathers, yet the diverse abilities and inter- ests of the older men would have made themselves felt in the villages in one social or business attraction or another, while the leisure and sim- l>licity of the times must luive thrown a charm about the farms that mod- ern conditions have dissipated. Our own times have imposed limitations upon us that we must abide by. If we say that the great amount of knowledge in all departments, combined w ith fierce competition, lias com- pelled him who would succeed to devote his whole soul to his one busi- ness, we only utter a platitude ; but in those days it probably was not true, certainly not stale. 1 suspect that while those men of the old time farmed, they were but half farmers and half something else. We of today have learned the lesson of the times, and we content ourselves with the best results that nature and our conditions permit. From tliese causul oiir rcsuiirci's ;iii(l bciictits ;in' yet yTcat ;iii(l scourc. 'I'lic railroail has been (tur fneiid as well as our ciitMuy. Though it has wrested from us our old husiuess, it has yet developed a new kiiul, whieli would have been impossible v.ithout it. The giant lines that stretch into the West and South contribute to our support no less than our own short strii). Our soil, though barren, must yield a competence in the production of. those perishable articles that will not bear days and weeks of transporta- tion from the richer lands. And in the moral realm, the possession of the New England towns, are things that will hold tlie body of her people to lier, against all the attractions of the world, 'i'liere still live here, as of old, pride in home and town, self-respect, disposition to improve, thrift and conservatism. We possess the indissoluble power that liome and tradition exert. 'J'he pleasures of friendship, and tlie thousand suuiU joys and benefits of an established community, are ours beyond the ])ossil)ilit3' of loss. And if we would hold oiu- own and advance, these allections and long- ings point out the way. If there exists a great natural attraction in the soil of the West, we must create artificial ones liere. So far as the West appeals to the love of gain, we must appeal to the love of home and so- ciety. We must throw out into contrast the manners and conservatism of the East and the radicalism and roughness of the West. If the South al- lures us, we must be made to compare carefully its squalid and slovenly villages with our neatness and kemptness. The invisible chains that link to liome must be made so abundant and so strong that they cannot be broken. Such a purpose would seize ui)oii all the iuiprovcments of the age that were indicated by our conditions. Think for a moment where tlie tow n would be today if there had not been enterprise enough here to build the railroad. There would be no village where we now stand, and little, il any, manufactiu'ing. With a diminishing farming population, and no other industry to take the place of farming, the current of progress would have left us stranded high and dry, feeble in -nmnbers, and of no diversity in sentiment and Judgment. The moral influence of the railroad will be 'rec- ognized by every man who but compares his own town with tliose lying near, who from any reason, good or bad, did not seize upon the oppor- tunity at the time ()f its building to lift themselves into the atmosphere of the new life. If I were to name some of the things that have occurred to me thai l)e- long to our time to do. the first would be the building of a library. We want histories to teach us of former experiments in goverinneiit. and of the rise and fall of i)arties; we waul novels to take us out of our work-a-day life, ami to put us into the life of other classes : we want to learn that human nature is the same in palace and cottage; and we want l>oetry for our darker moments, and to instruct the imagination with fan- cies we could never dream of alone. But it is a waste of time to speak of our want of books. Our former possession has created a desire that our misfortunes have left unsatisfied. We arc all of one mind. The ADDRESS OF I. S. WHITING. 225 c'lpprupriato word of today is imticiu'c till wo complete the. shell, and till our pocketbooks are repleulslied. Auotlier thing we might do is the shading of our roads. I speak not of the limits of the village, whore tlio private enterprise of each individual has adorned his immediate premises witli all the public spiiit that could be desired ; I refer to the roads that stretch out all tlirough the town. To obtain a fair result we need only to instruct our road agents to cut out with care the small stuft" that grows beside the road, and to leave stand- ing at proper intervals such trees as will develop into throwers of shade in the smnmer and into wind-breaks in winter. Somebody has set us an example of this care just above Mr. Daniel ( 'ragin's. But to accomplish the best result we must build up such a public spirit that the abutters will leave not only such young trees, but half and full-grown trees, when they cut their forests. With generosity among the owners, and recogni- tion of it among the travellers, we might, in a dozen or twenty years, have a substantial attraction and comfort to ourselves and strangers, and a notice to travellers the moment they crossed the town line that they were within a progressive town. Of this kind of work is this building. It belongs to the time of im- provement ; of striving for ideal things. As a matter of dollars and cents we liad better have endured the old hall. Though useful and comforta- ble, we had gotten along without it. Its function is as much that of a model and exemplar as a doer. Its beauty and simplicity are ever-present standards by which to judge of our eftbrts in all our doings. "We are among the last of tlie towns in the neighborhood to build a town house. They liave stimulated us to put our best foot forward; we believe they can not be asliamed of our achievement. As the ancient bell-towers of Italy were placed at easy intervals, so that the whole people might be warned to be up and doing for the connnon safetj^ so the towns of New England have erected town houses to be ever-present warnings to every man that, in her system, his duties are never done. W«} should not like t(j be behind in that work. We should not like to see broken at our doors the continuity of the New England custom. It is the product of our best enterprise and of our most advanced public spirit. Born in a gift, that gift has provoked other gifts, and so on, till everybody lias ])rouglit his contribution of material or service for the ornamentation of oiu- connnon ))uilding. It has lifted us into heights of generosity that we never dared to believe we could climb. It has strengthened us with the strength that comes to a people inspired with a connnon thought, and working for a connnon ideal end. In the middle ages the people were so tilled with religious zeal that they left all else to carry stones and im)rtar for the erection of those great churches and cathedrals that we go so far to see. In the beautiful language of an old writer, " it was as if the earth, rousing itself and casting away its old robes, clothed itself with the white garment of churches.;' Our clearer ideas of religion stand in the way of such enthralling devotion, and the nndtitude of creeds divides our allegiance, but we all vie in devotion to 226 HISTORY OF WILTON. one common state, we recognize one common sovereignty, and wo all lay our hands to the upbuilding of her visible representative. Who knows but that the church may once more unite the town in a com- mon sentiment. When Orthodox and Unitarians shall each liave learned something from tlie otlier, and wlien two attenuated societies have ap- proached nearer the vanishing point, perhaps they will come togetlier again to hear the great principles of Christianity wliich they both believe in. Perhai)s, too, wlien they sliall have become tired of heating and painting two barn-like churches, they will gather again into the town liall and marry once more the long-divorced i-hurch and state. It is in such things as this building and in moral improvements that our way lies open. To build in the best way, even to fastidiousness, what new things we build, to improve the old, to attract to this town all that would come to the coimtry to live, to supplement the natural scenery with intelligent and agreeable men and women, are our task. And if we would keep our capital of youth and money at home, it nuist be. beyond all question, by such means as these. It has been said that it is our duty to send them out ; tliat the most glorious jjroduct of any soil is its men. It may be tlie patriot's duty to plant the New England lieart and brain through all parts of our connnon country, but we must ))e |)arental before Ave are patriotic. If they will but be satisfied with a competence from our barren hills, we will give them the advantages of home and society. But if they must make money, our prayers shall follow them to their western isolation, and we will consent to be patriotic if they will but build up, bit by bit, a new New England village. CHAPTER XXVI. STORES, TRADE AND THE MILK BUSINESS. In the early history of the town the necessaries of life, and the luxuries, what few were indulged in, were procured directly from the lower country towns; from "down below," as the familiar phrase was. The home custom was too small to support grocers alone or dry goods merchants alone. In the winter, particularly, the farmer filled his sleigh with butter, cheese, beef, pork, grain, beans, &c., and journeyed to Boston, Salem, Marblehead or New- bury port, as the case might be, and bartered away his farm products for groceries and goods for family use during the coming year. The roads leading from Vermont and New Hampshire to the sea- port towns were lined in the winter with long processions of these loaded teams on the way to market. At night they rendezvoused at the country taverns along the route, and a merry time they had of it around the roaring bar-room fire, what with a stiff mug of flip or toddy, and a story or jest to suit the hilarious company. They re- turned with ample stores for the family of tea, coffee, sugar, rum, molasses, spices, codfish, &c. liut the time csime when the increase of population required trad- ers nearer home, and that old curiosity shop, the country store, came upon the stage. Some of the earlier storekeepers, as they were called, were Jacob Abbot, in the middle of the town ; Nathaniel Sawyer, on what are now the premises of Henry Gray ; Richard T. Huss, Nehemiah Hayward, Nathan Livermore, Haskell & Whitney, Harvey Barnes, Stephen Abbot and Newell & Hopkins at the Cen- tre. The store of that period was a comljination of grocery, dry goods, hardware, wholesale and retail saloon, post olHce, book store and news room. The bar was well patronized. Treating was a general custom, and the counter was seldom dry. Ample hogsheads of Santa Cruz, Jamaica and New England rum testified to a brisk 228 HISTORY OF WILTON. trade. The fanners brougiit their home products to the store and bartered them for the merchant's goods. Here they retailed the news of the day, and came for their weekly papers. Notices of sales, auctions, estrays and advertisements were posted on the walls. It was the rendezvous of business men. Here caucuses were held, and politics were discussed. Lodges and societies held their meetings in the store hall above, and, in the winter, singing schools, dancing schools and balls gathered the young people to- gether. A quite universal institution was the old country store, and some feeble likeness of it may still linger here and there in the back settlements. lUit with the modern division of labor and trade, the introduction of railroads, telegraph offices, public libraries and reading rooms, town halls and post otlices, its glory has passed away, and has been distributed in a dozen different directions. In 1871 this was the list of stores and business men as recorded in the New Hampshire Register of that yeai- : Express Agents: 1^. Giddings, II. D. Epps. I. A. Parker. Dentists: F. M. Peavey, E. Wood. Merchants: Wni. J. Bradbury, books and stationery; Geo. W. ^Vallace, clothing; Alfreil E. Jaques, Samuel N. Center, dry goods and groceries; D. B. Xeedhani, dry goods; Frank P. Kent, Dillon & Keyes, I). Gregg & Co., F. S. Hutchinson, groceries; Dillon & Keyes, D. (iregg & Co., flour, grain and hardware; Henry Trevitt, A. P. Fitch, drugs and medicines; Miss B. P. Hall, millinery. Mamifactitrers : Jones & Dasconih. A. A. Clark, llutehiuson i<; Macabe. X. Flint, boots and shoes; Wilton Co.. Xewell Co., carpet yarn; Putnam & Cochran, furniture; A. .1. Putnam t'c ("o., leather; I). Wluting i<: Sons, Levi Putnam, lumber; D. (iregg, sasli and blinds; X. D. Foster i^ Co.. tin ware; Daniel Cragin. wooden ware and loys; II. \V. Hopkins, writing desks and fancy boxes. Hotels: Whiting House, D. Wliiting & Sons; Eailroad House, John F. Goss. Livery Stables : Jos. Laugdell, L. H. Blood. In 1887 the list of stores and of business men, with the excep- tion of manufacturers previously given in Chapter XVI, reads as follows : 27te Wilt07i Savings Bank: Josiah Fieenian. president; Moses Chirk, treasurer. Merchants: L. W. Perkins, George W. Wallace, clothing and furnish- ing goods; irenry Trevitt, M. D., 11. A. Powers, drugs and medicines; George A. Carter, dry goods, boots and shoes; S. X. Center & Sou, fancy and dry goods, boots and shoes; M. P. Stanton, lish and groceries; David E. Proctor, flour, meal, groceries, boots and shoes, hardware and a general assortment of stoneware; A. U. Barber, groceries; S. N. Center, TRADES. 229 2d. grocoiiofi. rtoiir ami fai-iniiii;- tool?:: S. II. Dunbar, James Shea, meat aiul vegetable.*: Misis S. A. Smith, milliiieiy ami faiiey goods; S. K. Fos- ter, stoves and tnnva re: Stiekiiey. undertakers* furnishings : P. R. IJing & Son, variety store. Livery Stable: Josei)h T.angdell. who has about twelve horses. THE MILK ISISINKS."^. Wilton furnishes more milk than any town in the state. Mr. T. W. Wellington of Newton, Massachusetts, was the first to buy milk iu Wilton for the Boston market. The amount first produced was very small, less than two hundred gallons per day, and for nearly a year was freighted iu the l)aggage car. Mr. Welliugtou continued his business about a year aud then disposed of it to Mr. David L. Pierce, who at that time was a retail milk dealer iu Bos- ton, and through him the business increased so that it became necessary to have a car built and run expressly for milk. Mr. Pierce, after continuing in the business for three or four years, be- came financially embarrassed, and in 1857 sold his entire interest to the senior member of the present firm of David Whiting & Sons. The business of producing milk in Wilton and in towns along the line of the Wilton Railroad has steadily increased from that time to the present. A special milk train is now ruu daily from Hills- borough to Boston, with one car from Hillsborough, one from Wilton and one from Milford. One car from Concord, Massachusetts, is also added to the train at Lexington, and, at North Cambridge Junction, two from Barre aud Hudson, Massachusetts, making a train of six cars expressly for milk. In the early days of milk production for the Boston market, one of tiie most serious objections to the business was iu meeting the constant variation in trade, owing to the larger demand on some days than on others, so that a farmer who sold milk was obliged every few days to make butter or cheese of his surplus. In 1864 the introduction of the cheese factory did away with this serious objection, and at once placed the business on a more reliable basis. Since then no product of the farm is more sure of ready sale. The capacity of our first cheese vat was sixty gallons, and the cheese was manufactured in a back room of Mr. Whiting's house. The business of cheese makiug rapidly increased, and when it was de- 1^ cided to order a new vat of latest improvement, with a capacity of two hundred and fifty gallons, the climax for the care of surplus milk was supi)osed to have been reached. About the year 1875 the manufacture of butter was found to be more satisfactory than that 230 HISTORY OF WILTON. of cheese, aud the factory and fixtures were changed accordingly to their present location. The present factory has a capacity of twenty-five hundred gallons, aud the business is fast out-growing the accommodations. The product of milk was never larger than at present. The present firm pay to their producers annually for milk and cream, on all lines operated by them, over four hundred thousand dollars ; and it is but reasonable to believe that, with the inevitable increase in the population of Boston and vicinity, and with the rapidly increasing appreciation of milk as a wholesome and nutritious article of food, the product will be in still greater demand, and will continue to be the largest aud most valuable of any along the line of the Souhegan valley. Messrs. Whiting are also manufacturers of lumber and dealers in cattle- feed and coal. The annual product of their lumber mill is 500,000 staves and 500,000 feet of lumber, and of their grist mill is 1500 tons of corn meal. They also sell about 2000 tons of shorts, middlings, etc., and 700 tons of coal per annum. Their farm produces about 75 tons of hay and their hoggery contains about 500 hogs and pigs. CHAPTER XXVII. CENSUS AND STATISTICS. The growth of the town for iiiau}' years was very slow. The re- sources of the place were limited to the soil for agriculture, the forests for wood and timber, and the streams for water power. Farming aud mechanics were the two principal careers open to im- migrants. The early settlers met with great trials and hardships, as we have seen. No very flattering prospects were open to the ambition of the young. As young men aud women came upon the stage, mauy sought other and more encouraging opportunities of making their livelihood and fortune. According to the report iu the Centennial pamphlet there were two families in 1731* ; 70 people in 175o ; 240 in 17G3 ; 623 in 1775 ; 1013inl7.S0; 110.) iu 1790; 1017 iu 1800; 1017 in 1810; 1070 iu 1820. From 171)0 to 183!) the average varied very little from 1100, and the population never was greater than in 1790. There were about 45 inhabitants to the square mile. Two forces have acted upon tlie population, western emigration and factory immigration. One has served to drain, and the other to replenish, the population, but the former has taken away the natives, while the latter has brought in more foreigners, thus af- fecting the social and ecclesiastical condition of Wilton. In 1830 the number of inhabitants was 1041 ; in 1840, 1033 ; in 1850, 1161 ; in 1860, 1369 ; in 1870, 1974 ; in 1880, 1747, and in 1888, proba- bly 1800 or more. In 1763 there were 56 polls, and iu 1870, 392. In 1880 there were 132 farmers, 71 mechanics, 23 laborers, 28 merchants and manufacturers and 9 professional men. There were 107 persons 70 years old or more. In 1763 there were 48 oxen, 60 cows. 232 HISTORY OF WILTON. 18 horses, 22 young cattle, 126 acres iu tillage, 163^ acres in mow- ing, 43 acres in pasture and 41 houses. Valuation, .€34G 15s. In 1850 the number of oxen was 224, cows 417, other cattle 478, horses 143, sheep 478, swine 414, value of live stock $41,283 ; acres of improved laud 11,426, of unimproved land 2249, cash value of farms, $275,450, value of farming implements $6388 ; amount of wheat produced 636 bushels, rye 620, Indian corn 6230, oats 2117, peas and beans 164, potatoes 12,655, barley 603, wool 1566 pounds ; value of orchard products $730, market garden $124 ; amount of butter produced 53,587 pounds, cheese 19,095, beeswax and honey 137, hops 5835 ; hay 2203 tons ; value of animals slaughtered $9811. In 1860 the number of oxeu was 165, cows 659, other cattle 228, horses 136, sheep 138, swine 231, value of live stock $46,923; acres of improved laud 10,005, of unimproved land 3652, cash value of farms $406,500, value of farming implements $10,135 ; wheat raised 1775 bushels, rye 447, Indian coru 6815, oats 2036, peas and beaus 172, potatoes 11,042, barlej^ 484, buckwheat 33, wool 464 pounds ; value of orchard products $2969, market garden $25 ; amount of wine produced 420 gallons, butter 18,433 pounds, cheese 3650, beeswax and honey 224, hops 650; hay 2611 tons; value of animals slaughtered $6715. Iu 1870 the number of dwellings was 330, families 377 ; chil- dren at school 347, persons who cannot read 71, cannot write 86 ; white males 803, white females 830 ; foreign males 146, foreign females 156 ; those whose father was foreign born 454, mother for- eign born 449 ; persons 21 years of age, or under, 392. The census of Wilton for 1850 was taken by James Scott of Peterborough; for 1860, by Charles Richardson of Amherst; for 1870, by INIajor David E. l*roctor, then of Lyndeborough, now of Wilton ; for 1880, by George L. Dascombe. The number of marriages recorded iu Wiltou from 1762 to 1887 is 622. liut there are some gaps in the records as kept by the town, so that the number recorded is not complete. For many years the custom was to cry out the couple in the Congregational church. Just before the congregation was dismissed in the after- noon the town clerk aunouuced, to the great edification of the peo- ple, that such or such a cou[)le intended marriage. The law required publication two weeks before the event. Subsequently the publica- tion was made l)y posting the names of the parties intending mar- i-iago in some public place on a bidletiu board. It appears tliat i fa ^^]l-£^-<-^ ^M. MARRIAGES. 233 after Maroli, 18G2, the town clerk recorded onlj' tlie intention of marriage, not the marriage itself. Wo give a few specimens of early records of publication of intention to marry, all })elonging to the year 17G4 : Stephen PutiKim of Wilton ;iii(l Olive Vaniuin of Aiidover were lawful- ly pubU?;hetl, and tliere was no objections against their proceeding in inar- liage. Philip Putnam of AVilton and Abigail Jacpiith of Dulistable were lawfully jiublishod. and there was no olijections against their proceeding ill marriage, (ieorge Coburn of Wilton and Mary Adams of Dunstable were lawfully published, and tliere was no objections to their iiroceeding in marriage. John lirown of Wilton and Eunice Iiussell of IJeading were lawfully publislied, and there was no objections against their i)i-oceeding in marriage. Ste])hen Farnham of Wilton and Kezia Skidmore of Chelms- ford were i)ubrished tliree public meeting days, and there was no ob- jections to their proceeding in marriage. Philip Putnam. Town Clerk. CHAPTER XXVIII. OLD RELICS, REMINISCENCES AND DIARIES. A copper eoiu, of the size of the old copper ceut, was foimd inauy years ago by Mr. Abiel Flint in his field on the farm now owned by Mr. Charles II. White. It bears ou one side an endless chain of thirteen rings, on which were probably the abbreviated names of the thirteen original states, bnt only a few of the letters are legible. Within the chain of rings are other letters, too indis- tinct for the words to be discovered, and still another ring enclos- ing the words, "We are one," in letters little worn. The other side has a representation of the rising snn, the date, 17|)(>r cent, siinili>r to tin- one lU'scribi-il, was coiiu'd in 17(sr, bcariiinr ou om- side n litil with tliv ^;llll iiliovc it. REMINISCENCES. 235 BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION. The only battle of the Revolutiouary war fought iu Wilton oc- curred iu this wise : A report sprung up that a deserter had come to town and was concealed in the house of friends. The zealous patriots were aroused. They assembled from far and near, and, surrounding- tlie suspected domicile, demanded that the traitor to his country's cause should be produced forthwith. But the family' resented this rude assault on their " castle," and, deserter or no deserter, they did not propose to give him up at such an unceremoni- ous call. The leader, advancing into the house, met with a fiery re- ception ; for the indignant grandam seized the kitchen shovel, in those days no mean weapon, and, lilling it with red-hot coals from the fire-place, prepare to sprinkle them over the good deacon's head, lint he interposed in season to prevent this baptism of fire with "My good woman! please don't do anj'thing rash." Thus ended the first, last and only battle in Wilton iu that war. But whether there was really any deserter or not, is not knoAvu to this .lay. RECOLLECTIONS OF THE OLD FRENCH JIILL, BY MR. EPHRAIM I'.ROWN. "These recollections are gathered from my own observation and from descriptions given by members of the French family. I was much about the mills iu my boyhood, and the French place was a familiar playground. At that time, while fishing in the river di- rectly east of the old dwelling-house of the original French family, 1 observed timbers in the bed of the river, apparently placed there by design, and traces of timbers on the banks, showing that a dam liad been erected there, which was afterwards overflowed by the dam built lower down by Mr. Killum's. Fifty years later Burleigh French told me that before his father. Deacon Burleigh French, came to Wilton in company with his father, James French, a dam and mill had been built there by a Mr. Barker, or Baker. In some freshet these were swept away. Subsequently a dam was built higher uiAheJstream against the ITesselton place, the north end of which stands there to this day, and a canal was dug down the stream to the site of the old saw and grain mills, recently burned. These mills were owned by .James French and his son. Deacon Bur- leigh French. " I heard from the lips of the daughter of James French, a sister 1)1' Burleigh French, the story of the raising of the second dam of 236 HISTORY OF WILTON. the old Freueli mill, opposite the house of ^Ir. Joel Ilesselton on the Souhegau River. In those days such structures were built of heavy timbers, which were prepared and placed in a horizontal po- sition ; then many men were required to raise them to their proper place. Saturday night came before all things were ready for the raising, and with it came also clouds and signs portending a storm of rain. If the water rose in this rapid and i-agged river, not onl}' would the erection of the dam be delayed, but there was great dan- ger that the frame, now laid in position in the bed of the stream, would be washed away and lost. Sunday morning the heavens were still more threatening. " Whatever may have been the scruples of Mr. James French regarding the keeping of the Lord's Day in general, and whatever may have been the opinion and practice of his workmen and of his neighbors, it was deemed expedient to lay these scruples aside, and to proceed at once to raise the frame, that it might not be lost. The neighborhood, yea, the whole town, had an interest in that dam. Mills in old colonial times, one hundred or two hundred years ago, were deemed to be of great public benefit, and to be worthy of especial legislation in their favor. It is not strange, then, that to raise that dam on that Sunday was decided to be a work of neces- sity and mercy, both to save the property of INIr. French, and to suppl}' a needy public with a place to grind its corn and saw its lumber. I have little doubt the intent had been to raise the dam on a week day, and to invite much help, perhaps the whole town, as was the custom on similar occasions. But to call in so many on the Sabbath day would not be in keeping with the second coiu- mandment. I'pon consultation, it was decided to have only so many men as seemed needful to do the work ; and to forbear to draw off from the service of the sanctuary, any whose help seemed not to be absolutely necessary. "When the time for action came, the men were placed, each in his station and at his post of duty. At the word of command the ponderous beams moved heavily and slowly from the ground. Every man exerted his utmost strength. . Slowly and heavily the massive timbers were carried up to the breast of the men. Here tliey ceased to move higlier. Again and again did these noble men struggle and strain, but no effort could carry them liigher. Neither could they let them l)ack. To do so was to be crushed. Here, then, was a dilennna. They were in a trap. There could be no REMINISCENCES. 237 relief except in reenforeenient. But tlie people were in the Centre of the town, worshipping in the house of God. To call upon these seemed to be the only alternative. No man could be spared as a messenger to sunmion others. No woman could go there in time. At a given signal every man with his utmost voice shouted, 'Help I Help! Cornel' Again they shouted, 'Help! Help! Come!' and again, 'Help ! ! Help ! I Come ! ! Come ! !' "How these united voices rolled along the valleys, over the hill- tops and penetrated to the ears of that worshipping assembly ! Tliat call of life or death was instantly understood. The congrega- tion rushed from the house, and in less time than J have taken to relate it, men were running down the hill-sides or urging their nim- ble steeds over the interval road, dashing to the rescue. Springing under the massive timbers, they soon raised the great beams to their places and the -s'ictory was won. " To the men holding up the timbers the passage from the church to their rescue seemed indeed long. The distance is nearly one mile and a half. Fifteen minutes would be a very quick run for the fleetest man or for a good horse. To sustain the failing strength of the sinking men under the heavy beams, the daughter of James French mixed strong drink, walked into the bed of the river, held the stimulating beverage to pale and parched lips, and thus enabled the men to hold out until help arrived. " I will relate another incident connected with this spot. When the former dam was washed away, the rushing waters made an ex- cavation in the earth below its base some ten or twelve feet deep. This remained lilled with water. A valuable implement fell from tlie hands of one of the workmen into this pit. Phineas Lovejoy, brother of David and IMoses Lovejoy, plunged in to recover it. In this he failed. He lost his ability to swim ; he lost his presence of mind, and it Avas seen that he was drowning. It was at this in- stant that Deacon Burleigh French plunged in to rescue him. But the pit was so deep, its sides were so steep, its cobble-stone floor and walls were so slippery, and his friend so exhausted and heavy, that both men were in great danger of drowning, for ]\Ir. French was unable to swim out and retain his hold on Lovejoy. Realizing the desperate nature of his situation, Mr. French, an expert swim- mer and an athletic man, while at the bottom of the pit threw Love- joy over his shoulder, struggled up its precipitous outlet, and crept upon dry land, both men, from exhaustion, unable to stand." 238 HISTORY OF WILTON. YOUTH FUI. PATRIOTISM. It is related, as showing the spirit of the times, that a young man came to the muster master, ^Vlajor Abiel Abbot, to be enrolled for the army in the Hevolutionary war but was found not so tall as the law required. He insisted on being measured again, and it being with the same result, in his passionate disappointment he burst into tears. He was, however, finally enrolled, on the ground that zeal and courage were of more value in a soldier than an inch more or less in height. MEMOKANDA OF QLAllTERMASTER ISAAC FRYE. The following extracts are made, as specimens of Revolutionary records, kept by Isaac Frye, afterwards INIajor, a native of AVilton ; and are taken from a dilapidated manuscrii)t, preserved by his de- scendants as a precious heirloom of the times which tried men's souls : May, 177."). IIl^-W ihirly nicj-s pots of the coiniiiissary at ('ambridj;:o for the us;e of Col. Sargent's Kegimeut. JJei-M eighteen i)ails for the use of Col. Sargent's Reginieut. :\Iay 2!), 1775. Ree'd 1000 rouiuls of cartridges for the use of Col. Sar- geut's Iteginient, and 220 (lints. June 14, 177'). IJee'd twenty-seven kettels tor llie use of Col. Jfeed's Keguuerit, and nineteen bails for kettels. June 14, 1775. Aeeount of wood rec'd for tlie use of Col. IJeed's Ifeg- inient at Charlestown neck. Kee'd orders for thirteen cords aud two feet of wood of Isaae Hall, D. P. eonuuissary at Medford, to take said wood at Checver's wharf in Charlestown. June IG. lloe'd one load of John Lambert, 6 feet. June 21, 1775. Kee'd one hundred and sixty-two canteens ior (\)\. Reed's Regiment. June 28, 1775. Rec'd eleven tents of Mr. Emerson, commissary foi- New Hampshire, for the use of Col. Reed's Regiment. AMMl'NITION ACCOINT. June 13, 1775. Rec'd one hundred fifty wait of powder and three hun- dred wait of ball, six hundred and thirty flints for Col. Reed's Regiment. Juno 14, 1775. Ree'd 209G rounds of cartridges for tlu^ use of Col. Reed's Regiment, 582 flints. Charlestown, Jiuie 14. Delivered half a pint of powder to a man for 05 men in Capt. Mann's company. Delivered 20 balls to a man for r>4 men in Capt. Ezra Town's Co. Total, 1280. THE WINTER HILL DIARY OF JONATHAN lURTON. The following passages are taken from a diary kei)t by Jonathan Biutou of Wilton, then sergeant in ("ai>tain Taylor's company of burton's winter hill diary. 239 militia, while iu camp at Winter Hill, near IJostou, in the winter of 1775-76:* Head Quarters, Dcccnibor lO"' 1775. Four Conipanoyf' ol the New lIanipshu-ri<>;uU' witliout any ol tlu'Ui I'retondinjj,' to Contiiu' tlicir work to I'arliriilar Hc>>iin('nts. Tlic OHici'rs of tlio St'Vfral l{e<:;iiniMits and ("oni- inanders of Tartii-ular Companies are DesirtMl Particularly to visit the Barraks in whieli tlieir men are l.odii-ed. and (iive the best adviee tliey eau for making' their ^len as Comfortable as Possable, and make report of those they thid in too Fneomfortable a Situation to J]ndure the lu- elemenoy of the AVeather, that Some method may be taken to make Men more comfortable. The General takes this operlunity of returning liis most sincere and herty thanks to the (Jentlemen OtHeers and Soldiers, wlio have with so much si)eed and alacrity come to Joyn the Army and I'revent our Enemy taking the advantage of tlu' Dastardly Conduct of tliose Troops who Basely Desarted the Lines: and as the time of those Troops which are Inlisted will be soon Expired he Hatters liimself that tlie same Spirit which Bronglit them in so seasonably to our assistance will Induce both olheers and Soldiers to exert themselves in Inllueucing a Sutlicient Number of (Jood men to Tnlist for filling up the Staiuling Con- tinental Army which is to take Place at their Departure, And he sincerely hopes that their /.eal in this respect will, if jiossible. Equal that which they have already Discoveretl so nuieh to their own and their Count ry's Honour. The Ceneral Strictly Enjoyns those persons, who may Inlist out of the New Companies into the Continental Army, Not to Eeave the Companies to whicli they now Belong Uutill the tifteenth Day of January Next, on Peualty of being treated as Deserters. Head Quarters, Jany 1*' 177(). Parole, Congress; Countersign, America. This Day Giving Conuuencement to the New Army wiiich in Every Point is Contitiental, the General Flatters liimself tluit a Laudable Spirit of Immulatlon will now take place, and Prevade the whole of it ; without such a Spirit few OlUcers liave ever arrived to any Degree of Reputation. Nor did any Army ever become formidable. His Exeeleney liopes that the Importance of tlie Create Cause we are engaged in will be Deeply Im- pressed upon every Plan's mind, and wishes it to be Considered that an Army without order, Hegularity and Disipline is no Better than a Com- misoued Mobb. Let us. therefore, when everything Dear and Valal)le to freemen is at Stake, when our Tnuatural Parent is threatning us with Destruction from Every Quarter, Endeavour by all the Skill and Disipline in c»ur Power to acquire that Knowledge and Conduct that is Necessary in War. Our Men are brave and -good uumi, who, with Pleasure it is ob- served, are adicted to fewer Vices than are conunonly found in Annies. But it is Subordination and Disipline, the Life and Soule of an Army, which under Provideiu-e is to make us formidable to our Enemies. Hon- orable in ourselves, and IJespected in the World. And herein is to be Shown the (.Joodness of the ollicers. In vain it is for a (general to Issue orders, if orders are not attended too. E(iually vain it is for a few WILLIAM A. BURTON. 4 burton's winter hill diary. 241 offlrcrs to Exert themselvos, if the .Same Spirit does not auiinate the whole. It is therefore cxpeeted that eavli Brigadier will l)e attentive to tlie Dis- ipline of his Brigade, to the Exerei.se and Conduet served in it, Calling the Colonels and tield officers of the Regiments to a Severe account for Neglect or 1 )isoh. We got to Wood Creek to Major Skeen's and Crossed the Creek about twelve o'clock, here we Picht our Tents or otherways built Booths with Brush and Lay on the ground; Very well contented with our New habitation, though it hapned to be a very heavy Shower, and in the morning the most of the men were as wet as so many drownded Rats. Aug. 7"'. We built us a new ('amp and covered it with Bark, hoping against the next rain to be a little more Comfortable, though the flies a nd gnats are very troublesome. This day we have six men on Command up the River after Boards. Skeensborough, Aug. S"'. This daj^ in the afternoon we Rec'd orders for to go to Ticonderoga to joyn Gen. Reed's Brigade at that Place, to Draw one days Provision and to be ready to set ofl' early the next morn- ing. Aug. 9">. About ten o'clock this morning we set oflF from Skeensbor- ough, for the tie, and about Sunset we arrived at that place, and marched about half a mild up to the Encampment. It being dark before we got in we were obliged to lay on the cold ground; I being unwell, made it an uncomfortable Night's rest for me. Aug. lO'h. We began to fix our gromid to incamp and Provide the stuff, but orders came that Eighteen men from om* Company was to be draught- od to go as Mariners on board the Rogallies to cruise on the Lake down towards St. Johns. Put by our building this day. Sunday, Aug. 11"'. Tliis day proved to be rainy all day. Now we be- gin to see sick men Laying on the cold ground without anything to cover them but their blankets. *The names of the other Wilton men in Captain Barron's company can be found on {)Uge 'J3. 244 HISTORY OF WILTON. Aug. 15"'. I was on Coniniiiiul witli a Party of men over the Lake after Turf to Ituild the New fort, 20 on tlie works tlii- day of our ("onipany. Aug. It)"'. The Capt. and Eleven on the works this day from our Com- pany, the News of the Day was tliat our lieg' is to go to Oswego. Aug. 19"'. About Ek'ven o'ck in the forenoon I ree'd orders from the Adjutant of our Keg' to take com'' of 20 men from our lieg' & Parade Be- fore the Geul's house to receive my orders; which from him was to take ten days' Provisions, aud the Command of (5 Battoes and Proceed to Otter Creek after Hay, and about h an hour after Sunset I got the Pro- visions on board and set off from Ticonderoga and Proceeded down the Lake about three Milds and Log'' in the Boat all Niglit in the open Air. Aug. 20"'. After we had Cooked our Breakfast we set off for Crown Point, and after Landing there and Citting a Pass from the (Jen' we Divided our Provisions and went down the Lake from the Point about live Mild aud then landed and Drest our Suppers and Lodged there that Night. Aug. 21^'. We set off' from our Lodging very early in the morning with a fair Gale of wind and about noon we Came to the Mouth of Otter Creek, then we had to go nine Mild up the Creek there to load with hay, but the hay not being ready I could hot load my Boats and was obliged to lay there that Night in my Boats. Aug. 22''. After we hail Baked our Bread aud Dressed our Provisions we took in about ;J0 Boards at the Mill and Set oft" from the Creek aud got into the Lake in about two hours and i, Then the wind not favoring us we had hard work to Get into any harbor where we could Lay secure, but the wind Shifting we secured ourselves in a Tiittle Creek that Night aud Lodged in our Boats. Aug. 23''. We set oft" from our liOdging very Early and got up to Crown Poiut about teu o'clock in the foreuoon and after taking some Ke- freshment there. Sot oft" and Landed at Putnam's Point (so called") and took our Dinners; fiom there we set off with a fair wind and landed at Ticonderoga about two hours by sun and after 1 had delivered the Boats the Party was Dismist aiul came to the Camp that Night, where I had the melancholly Ngws of the Death of Caleb Putnam, who died tlu" 22'' and was buried a few hours before I came into Camp. Aug. 2G"'. This day proved to be raiuey all Day. I being unwell it made it very uncomfortable for me. Aug. 27"'. Rainy all day. This day we ))uilt our chimney in our hut, aud Lodged Comfortable after that on accouut of having a good fire. Aug. 28"'. I was unwell all day with the fever Nager, not able to go out all Day. Aug. 29'". This day died James Holden of Capt. Man's Company, in Col. Reed's Reg'. The News today in Camp is of a Battle fought at New- York— but it wants confornuition and we regard it not. Aug. 30'*'. No News this Day, oiu- weekly Return made today was 28 men in our Company unfit for Duty and returned Sick. Aug. 31". Col. Isaai- Wyman. Head Col. of tliis Reg' put under arrest by Col"* Stark. Two Reg'« of the Bay nu'u arrived lu're this day from Skeensborough. burton's ticonderoga diary. 245 Sunday. Sept. 1"'. Tlii- day I wii.-- loturned uutit for Duty and Diawcd allowence with tlie sick men. Sept. f)''». Now I begin to (Jain Strengtli so I walk out almost all day and begin to be hearty and well. The weekly Ueturn ol' our fonijiany was 2!» unfit f(tr Duty and on the Doctor's list. Sei)t. 10'". (anip News today that all our fleet down the f.ake was taken or destroyed to a man. Sept. 11"'. Camp Xews today that a party ot our men went on shore from the fleet after provisions and we^r fired upon l)y the P^nemy. three Killed and .Six wounded. Oct. 4"'. Rainy all day in the Camp: this day tliere was two men burieil from our IJeg', which make!? IG that we have lost from sd. Reg^ since we came to this place. Sunday. Oct. 0"'. The Rev. Mr. Porter of Colo Wingates Reg^ Preached to our Reg' two Sermons. Oct. 7"'. This morning Died, and at night was buried Benj Baley of our Company; who made the 20"' we have lost from our Reg' since we came to this place. Sunday. Oct. 13"'. In the morning we heard a very heavy firing Down the Lake and Directly liad an account of our fleets l)eiHg Destroyed and obliged to Retreat. In the afternoon the whole army was mustered to n)an the lines. Oct. 14"'. About two iiour> before day the whole of our Brigade was Mustered again and went Down to the lines and after going through the flreings at the Alarm Post, we returned to tlie Cam]) and was Disniised and everj- man in our Reg' was ordered on fatigue in tliroughing up a bre.stwork around the Camps and on .Scouting Parties. Oct. lo"'. I was on fatigue in the forenoon and in the afternoon I was out with a scouting Party. 37 Privates one Serg' and two Corp"^. and Dis- covered nothing. Oct. K!"'. There was an alarm in Camp last Xight, caused l)y the Gen- tries firing on some Cattle, which allarmed our Peg' at midnight and caused them all to turn out — And in the forenoon I went out a Scouting Party. Oct. 10"'. There was (Jreat Prejjeration making in the Camps (Ex- pecting the Biitish Troops would come in on tlie morrow) Tliat we might be Ready for the Reception of those enemies whenever they Come to Di.e- turb us. Oct. -21**'. The whole of our Brigade fit for Duty was ordered on Fa- tigue, in Cutting and hailing Timber into the Lake in order to build a lioom across the Lake to Prevent the Sliii)s Coming by the fort to Land. Oct. 22". I was on fatigue in getting Tindier into the Lake. This evening we have the news in the Camp that the Indians Killed five of our men with their Tomeyhawks Just below the ^fill. This morning Died Josiah Parker at Castleton on his way home. Oct. 2G"'. This Day came into Camj) about one hundred (Jreen .Afount- ain Boys, and Encamped on the other side of the Lake. Sunday, Oct. 27"'. We had the News in Cam]) of a Victory won bv the 246 HISTORY OF WILTON. Continentiil Troops over the Britons at Xew York. In the afternoon tliere was an ahu-ni in the ("amp caused by some Boats being Discovered down the Lake. Nov. 20"'. Col" Win«2;ate'« Keg' niarcht for home, and all the sick from our l?eg'. In this number went seven of our Company. At P^vening the whole Keg' Keceived Orders to march Early the next morning as (juick as tliey Pleased. Nov. 21*". We Kose very Pearly in the morning and after Puting ui) our things and taking our Breakfast we took leave of Mount Independ- ence and our little Camp, where we had rested so many Xiglits and Days, and we marcht oil" with tlie remaining part of our Companj', and mareht about 18 miles and Encamped at a place called Laing's Camp, there we lay ourselves down to Kest. Xov. 22<'. This morning we took our leave of our little Camp and Marched to Kutland and Log'' at Deacon Koberts, Within about three mild of the fort which made about 14 Miles that we travelled that day in the rain and Mud. Nov. 23''. We marcht to Clarendon and there went to dinner. After dinner we went to Shrewsbury and there the Company Log'' in the woods and it proved a verv Kainy Night. Nov. 2")"'. I set ottfrom Whites very 'Early and after a long and Tedi- ous March I got in to Coftin's at Cavindish in the evening. Poor Enter- tainment for Soldiers at this place. Nov. 2(5"'.. I set oft" from my Lodging about two liours before day and about Sunset I Crossed the Great Kiver and got into No. 4 that evening and Log'i at Mr. Bakers. Nov. 27"'. I Set away from No. 4 about ten o'clock in the morning and travelled to Walpole to Goldsmiths Tavern and I^odg'' there that Night. Nov. 28"'. I set oft" from Goldsmiths in Walpole and travelled to Marl- borough and there met with my Horse about two o'clock in the after- noon at Tucker's Tavern, and from there came to Dublin and Loilg" at one Greewoods, a Private House. Xov. 29"'. I set oft' from Dublin Early in tlie morning and got to my own house about three o'clock in the afternoon. JOSEPH guay's nauuativk. In 1839, Mr. George L. Dascombe took down from Mr. Joseph Gray's recital the following narrative of his services in the Revolu- tionary war. Mr. Gray was then living in Wilton and was seventy- eight years old. He enlisted March 20, 1777, when only sixteen years of age, for the term of three years, under Captain Isaac Frye, in the Third New Hampshire Regiment, commanded by Colonel Scammell :* * See ante, page «7. JOSEPH gray's narrative. 247 Oil the first of May we marched to Charlestowii, No. 4, where tlie com- pany of rai)t. Frye remlezvoused. From that place we inarched to Ticoii" dero«;a, wIkm-c he was stationed. Xear this phice we discovered Gen. Burgojne witli six thousand soldiers and a number of savages. They took possession of Mount Hope, which cut off our communication witli r.ake George, whence came our supplies. Our commander, Gen. Schuyler, thinking it unsafe to enter into an engagement with tlie enemy, ordered a retreat. We marched down to the water-side and put our baggage on board boats bound to Skeenesborough, 27 miles towards Alliany. The enemy i)ursued, overtook the boats laden with our baggage, and made a jiri/.e of them, leaving us almost destitute of provision and clothing. \Ve retreated to Fort Miller, where we weie supi)lied with provisions. We then continued our retreat to Stillwater, destroying the bridges in our l)rogress to retard the pursuit of the enemy. About four miles from the latter place was Schaghticoke, a small Dutch village, whose inhabitants, being alarmed at the appearance of savages who were lurking about, sent for ii detachment of troops to guard them off. The detachment was sent on, myself being one of the number. We arrived late in the afternoon and set out our guards. It fell to my lot to be on guard that night, and 1 was stationed about 40 rods south of the meetiug-house, on a beautiful level plain. Our orders were, if we discovered anything moving, to hail; and if we received no answer, to fire. We had been informed that the Indians, who were scouting round, were dressed in white frocks. Some time during the night, I discovered, by the dim starlight, something white advancing towards me. With a quick and steady voice 1 hailed, "Who comes there V" No answer. Again, "Who comes there?"' No answer. Quick, '• Who comes there?" at the same instant discharging my piece : when I found, to my inexpressible Joy, that it was a herd of cattle. On examination, the next morning, we found a meagre white-faced bull had received the l>all from my musket in his shoulder. The inhabitants of the neighborhood had collected in the village at night for safety. In the morning two of them, wishing to bring some l»rovisions from their farms, which lay about three-fourths of a mile dis- tant, mounted their horses and started for that purpose. They had not been long absent, when we heard the well-known report of Indian fusees, and were much alarmed for the safety of tlie men. We soon saw one of them riding at full speed towards the village, with his hat oft' and his arms extended, calling for help, and followed by the horse of the other, without a ridei-. After consultation we marched out and found the miss- ing man lying under the fence, scalped, and his throat cut from ear to ear. Mr. Ellis sent on for a reeiiforcemeut, and we guarded the villagers down the river about four miles to a place of safety. We then returned to Stillwater. Our army crossed the Mohawk river near Loudon's ferry, and there encamped. Here we received our war-like stores and a reenforceinent. Gen. Gates took tlie command, and we marched back about 14 miles to Bemis's heights, in order t(^ face tlie enemy, and threw up some breastworks to defend ourselves. The season was far advanced, and the enemy's store of provisions so nearly exhausted 248 HISTORY OF WILTON. that they were obliged to advauce or retreat. On the 19th of Septem- ber they made an attempt to cut oft' the left wing of our army. We gave them battle in the woods, about a uiile from our breastwork. The battle continued until night, when each party retired with some loss. Among those who fell on the enemy's side was Gen. Fraser. On the 7th of Octo- ber, sending out the Hessians, they made another attempt to cut oft" our left. The battle was of short continuance, and the enemy soon retreat- ed, leaving their artillery, witli their dead and wounded and some prison- ers, which all fell into our hands. Our enemy, being satisfted that they could not advance, commenced a retreat; their connnandcr sending a line to Gen. Gates, requesting liim to treat their sick and wounded as prisoners of war. On the following day we pursued them, and they, on arriving at Saratoga, foxmd their troops surrounded by our army, and im- mediately surrendered, which event took place on the 17th of October, 1777. On the next day Gen. Gates made a forced march to Albany, a distance of thirty-six miles, where he remained a few days, and then moved down to Peekskill, where a portion of the army, being unftt for duty, were sent into the barracks, drawing suitable provisions, and large supjilies of Xew England rum. Not satisfied with their situation, foity of these soldiers, under the exhilarating eftects of the intoxicating liquor, mutinied, shoul- dered their baggage, paraded, chose a corporal foi-a commander and started for their homes. Immediately information was comnuinicated to the officers, who ordered Capt. Beal of Portsmouth to persuade them to re- linquish their design and to return to their encampment. Capt. Beal girded on his sword in haste, met tliem and requested them to halt, intimating that he wished to speak with the corporal whoconnnanded them. Taking him aside, he drew Ids sword and ran him through; the corporal at the same instant discharged his piece, which took eftect. Both expired be- fore morning. From Peekskill we moved on to VVhitemarsh, where we joined the main army, and thence we marched to Valley Forge, where we went into winter quarters. (Jeii. AVashingtou was apprised of the intention of the British to evacuate Philadelphia, and the American army was put in readi- ness to pursue. Tbe British troops were overtaken at Monmouth, Xew Jer- sey, where a severe engagement took place, (ien. AVashingtou intended to renew the attack the next morning, but during the night Gen. Clinton com- menced his retreat for Sandy Hook. 'J'he Anun-ican army then proceeded to White Plains. ^My captain and myself were left behind at Valley Forge on account of sickness; but we soon recovered and joined the army at White Plains. Soon after the New Hampshire troops, and some otliers, were ordered to Hartford, Connecticut, to receive the prisoners taken at the surrender of Burgoyne. We guarded them nearly to th(> boundary of New York, after which wi" went into winter cpiarters. The settlement of Wyonnng, on the Susquehanna Kiver, having been destroyed, and the inhabitants cruelly massacred l)y the Indians and Tories, in the summer of 177S, (Jen. Washington deemed it expedient, the ensuing sjjring, to send a detachment of tbe ;irmy to punish the JOSEPH gray's narrative. 249 aggressors. Accordingly, at the opening of the campaign of 79, three brigades eolloofed at Easton, Pennsylvania, whence, nnder Gen. Sullivan, they inarched into the Indian country. The Xew Hampshire troops, who composed a [tart of tliis detachment, marched from their winter quarters in I?eading. Connecticut, to Fishkill, crossed the Hudson River at Xew- hurgli and proceeded to Easton, where we remained a short time to pre- pare for the expedition. When our preparations were completed, we conmienced our march for Wyonnng. After remaining a few days at this place, we moved up the river to Tioga, taking with us three small pieces of artillery. \Ve were here joiued by a fourth brigade under the connnand of Gen. Clinton. Our connnander, being well aware of tlie character of tlie enemy he had to encounter, arranged his troops in the most Judicious manner to avoid being taken by surprise. In this manner we marclied the whole distance. There was. every morning, a gun fired, as a signal for striking tents, another for loading, and another for moving forward. Having left a garrison with the sick at Tioga, we resumed our march, and at the distance of about eighteen miles from that place we met the enemy, who had made a stand and were waiting to receive us. The front guards and ritlemen exchanged a few shots witli the enemy, and in a short time our artillery was brouglit to bear upon them. 'J'he heat of the engage- ment was between the troops of the New Hampshire line and a large number of the enemy on an eminence at the right. We soon heard a whoop from the Indians, which, our guides informed us, was a signal for retreating. We pursued them a short distance, but not overtaking them and night approaching, we encamped. We here fV>und an abundance of green corn in a state for roasting. Gen. Sullivan, wishing to proceed as far as possible, requested tlie com- manding officer of each regiment to ascertain whether his men would willingly proceed upon half allowance, pledging his honor that we sliould be remunerated on our return. This we i-eadily consented to do, so long as we should find corn. 'I'he pledge of Gen. Sullivan, however, was never redeemed. We then inarched to Seneca Lake, where we encamped for the night. We resumed our march the next morning, crossing the outlet of the lake, and before night arnved at an Indian settlement, which the inhabitants had just deserted. On entering one of their cabins, we discovered a little boy. about two years old, whom the Indians had taken captive in one of their excursions upon the whites, and whom, in their haste, they had left behind. In a short time a cow, the only one we saw in tliat part of the country, came into the camp, and was secured. Gen. Sullivan ordered a soldier to be released from duty to take care of the child, and directed that the milk of the cow should be appropriated for its sustenance. ^V'e then proceeded towards (ienesee. Before arriving at that place Gen. Sullivan directed a I/ieut. Boyd to take a guide and one or two men, and proceed to an Indian village called Dauhionee. to reconnoitre, and to return by daylight. Instead of imi»licitly following bis direc-t ions, he took with him twenty men, and proceeded to the village. Finding it (h'serted, he went on to another village, a lew miles distant, where he found several 250 HISTORY OF WILTON. Indians, and, as was reported, killed one of them. On his return to the army, he was fired upon by a partj- of Indians in ambush. Six of liis company escaped and succeeded in Joining the main body. As we appi'oached the place where Lieut. Boyd was attacked we discovered one of his men, who was mortally wounded ; he was carried forward with us, but, after a few liours of excruciating suffering, he expired. We had pro- ceeded l)ut a short distance when we came upon the bodies of tliirteen of the party, lyino- uonv togethei-, who had been shot down by the Indians on the first attack. Lieut. Boyd was still missing. On arriving at Genesee, we found his body shockingly mangled and exhibiting marks of the most savage tortures. Jnnnediately after encamping for the night, a woman who had ))een carried away by the savages came into camp, bringing witli her an infant born during her captivity. She was taken under our pro- tection and returned to the abode of civilization. Her child survived only a day or two after she Joined us. This little band of troops was now placed in a peculiarly trying situa- tion. They were few in number (only four small brigades), at the distance of 250 miles from any other civilized beings, and were surrounded by a treacherous aiHnmi)lacal)le enemy, with a scanty allowance of provisions, and their emaciated pack-horses were galled by the wooden saddles even to the bone. It would seem that hearts which were not fired with the love of liberty and tlie love of country must have yielded to discourage- ments, and sunk in despair. But that merciful Providence, which seems to have exercised a peculiar guardian care over the American army and the American people during the devolution, protected them, and returned them in safety to their companions in arms. The next morning after arriving at (xenesee, the troops were ordered out at day-break to destroy the coi-n which we found growing there, which having done, we commenced our return, moving forward as rapidly as possible. AVhen within two days* march of Tioga, we were met by a detachment of troops with provisions, of which we were much in need. We then marched to Wyoming, thence to fiaston, and from that place,^on the same route we had taken in the spring, to Danbury, Connecticut, where the troops went into winter quarters. Captain Frye with a detach- ment of troops, myself jimong the number, was stationed at Fairfield, where we were in some degree comi)ensated for our toils and sufterings during the siunmer. l)y c(nnf()rtal)le accommodations and sumptuous fare. I remained here until Marcli, 17S0, when I obtained my discharge. In February, 1781, I enlisted tlie second time, for three years, and in the ensuing May Joined the regiment in the vicinity of West Point. From this place we removed a few miles and went into tents. We then made a forced marcli ilown the river to King's Bridge, in view of the enemy, where we received the French troops and returned to the vicinity of Tarrytown. The whole army then marched by night to King's Bridge, and the next day returned again to Tarrytown. The main body of the army then inarched towards Vorktown, leaving a portion of the troops under the command of (J(>n. Heath. Soon after, the Indians appeared on tlie Moiiawk. and the rwo Xcvv Hampshire regiments were despatched in that JOSEPH gray's narrative. * 251 direction — the First liej;imeiit to Saratoga and the Second ascended tlie Mohawk. While at Saratoga we received the intelligence of the sur- render of Loid Cornwallis, on which occasion we had a day of rejoicing. We remained there several months, when we marched to Xewburgh and went into winter quarters. Nothing further of spr)." Wilton was one of the towns where he liad preached, and it would appear that a good Thanksgiving sermon (Novemljer 2r>, 1H02), and those of the following Sunday, decided the people to settle him ; for after the usual church meeting, a meeting of " Freeholders and other Inhabitants" (December IG, 1802,) resulted in his receiving an invitation to be their minister. The vote was unanimous (112). A settlement of SGOO was offered, and a salary of 8425, to be paid annually. Some letters of explanation passed, and his acceptance was read January 22, 180;^, The ordination took place on the second of .March following. Rev. William Emer- son of Boston, father of Ralph Waldo, preached the sermon ; and the other services were rendered by Mr. Bullard of Pepperell, Mr. Clarke of Lexington, Mr. Cioodridge of Lyndeborough, Mr. Bar- nard of Amherst, ^Ir. Hill of .Mason and Mr. Humphrey Moore of •Milford. His ministry began very auspiciously, and it was longer than that of any other minister settled in the town. He was also the last minister .settled and paid by the town. The first year's preaching awakened new interest ia the church ; there were eleven baptisms and fourteen admissions, which, he says in his first anniversary ser- mon, was a much larger number than had been recorded in any previous year. During the winter of 1805 an event occurred that created, per- haps, a greater buzzing of tongues than the ordination or the old meeting-house raising : the minister was to be married. He was to marry Nancy Wilder, daughter of Benjamin Kimball, of Harvard. The Kimballs were cultivated people, with whom he had become acquainted while teaching. The occasion of the marriage was of double interest to the Kimballs as a sister of Nancy was to be mar- ried at the same time and place. The Wiltoij people, also, made great preparations to celebrate their pastor's wedding. When the day came the people all tinned out upon a grand sleigh-ride to Am- heist to meet the bridal party on its way from Harvard. There were over one hundred sleighs, and merry indeed niust have been the jingle of marriage bells. Dinner was served at the Amherst Hotel, and the bride and bridegroom were escorted to their new 256 HISTORY OF WILTON. lionu' oil what fame afteiwanl to he known as Beedc Hill. Here Mr. Beoilo had bought a farm and built a house. It was a good deal of an undertaking for him, but he had received some assurance of assistance from his father ; au accident, however, having suddenly terminated his fatiier's life, and no provision having been made for him, he had always to struggle with an incumbrance upon the prop- erty. The house stood ui)on a hill that rises next to the meeting-house hill, and connnanded a beautiful view in all directions. lie planted trees of all kinds, fruit trees and shade trees, and some of them are still standing ; and there is an api)le, cultivated by him as a favor- ite, known now as the " Beede apple," and grafted into orchards all about the town. Six children were born to them during the first twelve years, Nancy Wilder, George Kimball, Abigail, Hannah Rockwood, Thomas and Elizabeth, of whom now (1887) only Nancy and Thomas are living. It was the custom of the times for young men aspiring to pro- fessional life to go to the minister for tuition and especially for col- lege preparation. Among those who were inmates of Mr. Heede's family, or who came to him for instruction, were Samuel Barrett, Ephraim Peabody, Warren Burton, Daniel Rockwood, Augustus Greele, Timothy Parkhurst, Abner Flint, Joseph Hale Abbot, Isaac Spauldiug and several others. He fitted some of them entirely for college. He was very popular as an instructor ; his methods were clear and interesting and his spirit stimulating. An adcbess signed by Abiel Wilson and others, expressive of their api)reciation of his efforts in their behalf, shows the deep interest that he took in the education of the young people of the town. Among other things he suggested a " society for intellectual improvement." The meetings were held, at first, at his house, but the attendance grew so large that they were obliged to go into a hall. This was the beginning of a lyceum whose discussions he presided over, and before which he afterward gave frequent lectures. He exhibited a globe, and made it the subject of a lecture ; it was the first globe ever seen in Wilton. The Sunday Noon Reading Room for those who staj^ed to the afternoon service, opened mainly through the efforts of Samuel Abbot, Esq., and, also, Rev. Dr. Abiel Abbot's gift toward a ministerial library, may, perhaps, be reckoned as the fruit of his interest in general education. He gave several lectures on music in the winter season, and in INIarch, 1810, there is a note of his having i)rcached before the singing school. He was himself I ^^i^^^^^^^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 257 very fond of music. The lirst Sunday School iu the state was opened under his ministry in 1816, and the first sermon probably ever expressly i)rcpared for little children by any minister in the town was given by him. His subject was " Timothy," and under tiie characters of Eunice and Lois he alludes to his faithful co-workers, Sarah W. Livermore and Phebe Abbot. In the fall of iJ-ilo he volunteered a missionary tour through Kay- moud, Epping and the adjoining towns. It was a month crowded with work, preaching all days of the week in school-houses and elsewhere, attending funerals, visiting the sick and the aged, and iu efforts to encourage the people to more interest iu religious life and work. So, at least, runs his diary. From 1818, for seven successive sessions, he was chaplain of the State Legislature. He was a prominent IVIasou, also ; a member of the Royal Arch Chap- ter of New Hampshire, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, and Worshipful Master of the Clinton Lodge at its consecration in 1827. On all public occasions his services appear to have been very highly esteemed ; his speech was dignified and impressive, he possessed a commanding figure, and his style of discourse was marked for its grace and clearness. To his various accomplishments must be added some considerable knowledge of medicine, and the fact that he made himself useful to his poor and feeble parishioners by worldly advice as well as by spiritual consolations. He came very near to the people iu all their common affairs, as he was a man with a practical understanding of all the economies of life. His ministry was in every respect paternal. As a preacher he is remembered as having been gifted and impressive. The little trunkful of sermons we hold as a memorial of his work, show that he was given to brevity, at least. Usually lie is homiletic ; he illustrates the Scripture, and is rather ethical than doctrinal. If his discourses lack anything it is imagination ; but that may be said of most of the sermonizing of that day. And there is a rather conspicuous absence of local allusions that would be so interesting to us today. A good many notes of sermons, however, show that he extemporized more or less, when probably liis discourse was more direct to times and circumstances. In mat- ters of controversy a kind and temperate nature made him consider- ;ile of the opinions and feelings of others. Lii)eral in doctrine, he sildom indulged in violent antagonism to the old theology. His position was well understood, and his teaching was regarded as heretical by the older churches ; still he lived on good terms with 258 HISTORY OF WILTON. most of his ueigbbor ministers of the surrounding towns. Tn his valedictory discourse, in a brief rehearsal of the doctrinal character of his preaching, he says : " As for the Trinity, which of late years has almost turned the world upside down, I trust I have not been very troublesome to you, because on the most diligent examination I could not find it in the Bible. I have therefore thought it safest and most profitable to preach as Christ and His Apostles did." He adds that " on doctrinal points, especially such as are very disputa- ble, T have not thought fit to be constantly dwelling," and that "my aim has been to employ practical subjects." His Wilton ministry closed before the anti-slavery agitation had really set in, but one of his young parishioners, who has seen the beginning and the end of the great conflict, and to whose yet unim- paired mind we owe so many reminiscences of the past, remembers "at least one sermon upon the evil influences of slavery, and that almost every Sabbath in his supplications to the throne of grace he asked that ' God would have in His holy care and keeping those that go down to the seas in ships and do business on the mighty deep,' and that ' slavery and oppression might cease from off the earth.'" His sympathies were large and humane; and his pupil, Warren Burton, said of him that he was of " benignant countenance and gladdening smile," and that " he did not go on in exactly the old ways." Another pleasing testimony to the public esteem in which he was held is from the pen of Governor Isaac Hill : "Thomas Beede, as a clergyman and guide, as the pattern of Christian peace and usefulness, respected by all, beloved by all, who was never known to utter a reproach, or to deserve or recc^ive a reproach, — the name of Thomas Beede, not only in his own town of Wilton, but in all adjacent towns, is embalmed in the memory of the oldest inhabitants. Our residence was at first ten miles from Wilton, and the last thirty years forty miles ; yet we have had fre- quent opportunities to read, learn, mark and inwardly digest his many excellent precepts, and to admire both his social and religious char- acter. The usefulness of Mr. Beede was not confined to the desk ; it was directed to the worldly, not less than the spiritual, welfare of the generation which has grown up since the commencement of the cen- tury. No clergyman of New Hampshire was better known in his native state than Tliomas Beede ; there are few men who have written and delivered sermons of greater practical utility, or better adapted to the improvement and edification of ])oth youth and age ; few who have better or more frequently gladdened the hearts of the BlOGRArillCAL SKETCHES. 259 disconsolate, assuaged the grief of the mouiiier aud the distressed, aud administered the comforts of a holy hope to the sick and the dying." liiit, although ^fr. Beede's settlement was in some sense for life, after serving more than a quarter of a century, it seemed to him best to resign his charge into other hands. He did so accordingly March 14, 1829. It was a great pain to part from so many loving friends, and from a home that had been the scene of so much domestic joy — joy chastened, however, by many trials. It had always been a perplexing struggle between a small salary aud the needs of a large family. The necessary farm work had been a care and interruption to study, and the charge of resident pupils, an increase to the- domestic burden. Still the home was exemplary, and the atmosphere of it bright and as yet unclouded by sorrow. It was the longest and the happiest the family ever enjoyed. From Wilton Mr. Beede went, the same year, to Eastport, Maine, his family following in the spring of 1830. Nancy remained behind, having been married to Stephen Abbot (Buss) . His ministry there, however, lasted only a year and a half, the family meantime being generally smitten with a malarial fever, from which they were fur- ther afllicted by the death of George, the older son, at the age of 21 years. From Eastport another move was made to Farmington, ^Nlaine, where Mr. Beede remained in charge of a Liberal Society for several years, at the same time doing missionary work in towns round about, far and near, as the Farmington Society was not strong enough to give him full support. Here Hannah and Thomas were married. In 1837 there was still another move to Duxbury, Massachusetts, where he was settled among kind friends for nearly four years. Abigail died here, and, also, her grandmother Kimball. Ten years had elapsed since their removal from Wilton, and the family grou[) was now widely scattered, and the hearts of the father and mother Avere heavy with repeated sorrows and changes. From Duxbury they went to Syracuse, New York, where their daughter Nancy Abbot lived, and, after two years of teaching and preaching, returned to Farmington to live the remainder of their days with their son Thomas. P^lizabeth, their youngest daughter, who had always l)een an invalid, died on the journey, and was buried in Farmington. Two years later, February 11, 1844, Mrs. Beede herself passed to her rest. Mr. Beede continued to preach occasionally aud to ren- der such services as his age and health permitted. A few months 260 HISTORY OF WILTON. previous to his death, a journey was made to his old home in Wil- ton ; and his heart was there gladdened by an affectionate reception from the many families to whom, for so many years, he had been a dearly beloved friend and pastor, and by whose descendants his name, embalmed in pleasant memories, is now held in deepest reverence. On Thanksgiving, while visiting his daughter Hannah, he was taken suddenly sick, and, after a brief illness, died Novem- ber 30, 184H. Hannah married A. H. Stewart, of Farmiugtou, and the writer is their only child. '' Protracted physical sufferings, extending over the greater part of her married life, enforced upon her a comi)ara- tive isolation from society, l)ut she was sought out and widely beloved. She possessed a cultivated mind, most refined tastes, a bright, uncomplaining spirit, and great moral earnestness. Ever}'- thing beautiful in art and nature, in life and in character, appealed to her love and admiration. Her tuneful voice banished the soli- tude of invalidism, her care-taking and industrious mind the weari- ness of the months and years. She was patient, heroic, grateful, self-forgetting. Life was precious to her, and she made it both beautiful and useful, for it was a light shining through the house under whose mild and genial rays friends and neighbors were warmed with affection toward her, and toward the life made ' per- fect through suffering.'" She died July !), 1«H1. Nancy W., widow of Stephen Abbot, has for many years lived in Antioch, Cali- fornia. All her children and grandchildren also live in California. Thomas married Lucia M. Merrill, of Gloucester, Maine. They and their children and grandchildren now live upon the Pacific coast. Mr. Beede's printed sermons, so far as known, are as follows : The Duty of a Minister and People, illustrated in two discourses, March 13, 1803; Masonic Discourse at Portsmouth, Xcw Hampshire, ISOG; Ora- tion at AVilton, New Hampshire, July 4, 1800; Election Sermon, 181.5; Discourse at Dublin, at the consecration of tlu^ Altamont Lodge, Septem- ber 18, 181() ; Discourse before the Pentucket T>odge, Lowell, Massachu- setts; An Allegory of tlu' Olive Tree. Wilton, March 30, 1817; Discourse before the General Court, Xovember 10, 1820; Four Sermons,— Patience, Tlie Forms and Power of (Jodliness, Peasons for the Christian Hope (2), 1821. HKV. STErilEN ALKHKD I'.AHNAKl). KUOM TlIK CHKISTIAN UKCJISTKK. Mr. Barnard was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Novem- ber 26, 1803. He was the son of Stephen and Jane ((luliker) liar- nard. At an early age he went to Mexico, ]\Liine, and while there BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 261 he saved Judge Hopkinson, theu a boy, from death b}^ drowning. He graduated at the Cambridge Divinity Sciiool in 1829. January 13, 1830, he was ordained as the fourth minister of the Congrega- tional Churcli in Wilton. He resigned liis ottice April 2a, 1833, and removed to Chesterlield, New Hampshire, where he was pastor of the church for live years, and where he met with the misfortune of liaving his house burned. He ministered for several years to differ- ent churches in Athol, Massachusetts, Easton and Southborough. In 1847 he went to Lancaster, New Hampshire, where he had a ministry of six years. He theu preached for twelve years at Wills- borough, New York, and for two years at Ashford, Connecticut. His voice failing, he w^ent to reside at Lansing, Michigan, with his sou William Alfred, a graduate of the Chandler Scientific School at Darthmouth College, and the State Engineer of Michigan. August 29, 1S31, lie married, in Wilton, Persis Burton, sister of Rev. War- ren Burton, who with her five children survives him. He died at Lansing, June 24, 1882, of old age and paralysis. The latter part of his life he became an Orthodox Congregational preaclier. He was an earnest and devout Christian man, and was respected for his good and upright life. SAMl EL Al'.lSOT. BY CllAKLKS H. ATIIERTON. Samuel Abbot was born at Wilton, on the 30th of March, 178(5, being the eleventh of the twelve children of Abiel Abbot, a respecta- ble farmer, and one of the early settlers of that town. Their praiseworthy and painstaking parent gave a liberal education to three of his sons ; namely, Abiel, now the Rev. Abiel Abbot, D. I)., of Peterborough ; the Rev. Jacob Abbot, late of Windham, deceased, and Samuel, the subject of this memoir. Samuel pursued his pre- paratory studies in part under his brother Abiel, but was fitted for college chieriy at the pu))lic school at Andover, Massachusetts, then much celebrated for the accuracy of its instruction and the scholars it offered for admission to the university. He was graduated in 1.S08, and soon after entered the office of C. H. Atherton, Esq., of Amherst, as a student at law. He was admitted to the bar in 1812, commenced the practice of his profession at Wilton, and soon removed to Dunstable, now Nashua. In 1817 he opened his ofilce at Ipswich, in the county of Essex, Massachusetts. Here his professional efforts were favorably noticed by the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court as indicating a well disci- plined and argumentative mind : and he would undoubtedly have met 262 HISTORY OF WILTON. with success at the bar if his tastes had corresponded with the duties of his profession. It much l^etter accorded with Mr. Abbot's feelings to pay the debt of a poor man than to pocket the fee of a suit against him. His profession was no favorite with him, and lie sur- rendered the prospects it offered to the natural bent of his niinil in following a course of general reading, and particularly in attending to chemistry and the mechanic arts, which had long been favorite pursuits with him, with a view of applying them to the useful pur- poses of life. Prior to his going to Ipswich, INIr. Atherton availed himself of the classical knowledge of his student in preparing for college his sou, C. G. Atherton, late a Senator in Congress, for which purpose, on solicitation, he resided for a time in ^Ir. Ather- ton's family. Mr. Abbot was a student from his youth to the time of his death, and his literary and scientific acquirements were extensive and vari- ous. To his accurate acquaintance with classical literature, he added a respectable fund of information in most of the discoveries of modern science, so that it was ditticult to touch on any subject, however abstruse, with which he had not made himself acquainted, and on which he could not throw light and give information. The peculiar characteristics of his mind were accuracy, caution and clearness. With a quickness almost like intuition, he detected the weakness or fallacy of an argument, and no man saw more clearly its legitimate application, or the point at which its force ceased. So, in experimental philosophy, such was his caution that he was seldom, if ever, misled by his facts to form an erroneous theory. In 1828 when the "pneumatic paradox," as it was called, wiis attracting the attention of scholars, and no satisfactory explanation of it had been found, he first suggested its true theory. This was afterwards experimentally proved by his nephew, Joseph H. Abbot, in an article published in the American Journal of Science and Arts. In 1837-8 he detected the falLac}' of the instrument called the "Geometer," to which the attention of Congress was then called as a discovery in magnetism b}' which the latitude, as well as the north pole, was supposed to be indicated. Theology was a favorite pursuit with him. and without being a religious disputant, he was well versed in the history of the church and of its various sects. Very few among the clergy were better skilled in lUblical criticism, or better acquainted with the religious controversies of the day. Tolerant and kind to all Christian sects, he embraced the rnitarhiu. as distinguished from the Trinitarian. » BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 263 faitii It was, however, as a beloved towusmau. as a parishioner and church member, and as a friend of the young, that Mr. Abbot's philantln-opy and usefuhiess particuhirly displayed itself. His object seemed to be to do good to the community with which he was immediately connected. Was anything projected for the good of the town? Mr. Abbot was an active and eflicient promoter of it. Were there any difficulties in the church ? lie was the counsellor and peace-maker. Was any young man of i)romise struggling with poverty, to acquire an education ? Mr. Abbot's advice and purse were freely tendered to him. In establishing and sustaining a town lyceum, in creating libraries for the town, for the parish, for the Sundaj' school, and for the Sabbath reading room, he was a leading agent and a liberal contributor. He beneficially represented his town in the Legislature of the state four years ; and as a member of their superintending school committee, as a superintendent of the Sunday school and a lecturer before the lyceum, and by the lively interest he took in the morals and education of the young, he has conferred benefits on the rising generation, the extent and magni- tude of which cannot be calculated. If he did not create, he has at least done much to sustain and perpetuate in his native town that standard of good moi'als and that taste for reading and education, by which Wilton has been so honorably distinguished in the excel- lent men and accomplished scholars which iiave proceeded from her loins, and who now sparkle as gems of high price, — an honor to the town and a blessing to the country. There is in most men a lamentable mixture of good and bad (piali- ties, of opposite biases ; a conflict to preserve the ascendancy of that which is good ; but occasionally, and blessed be God that it is so, we find an individual in whom the seeds of evil seem not so much to have been contpiered as never to have existed in his bosom. Such a man was Samuel Abbot. Any mean, dishonorable, unjust or vicious act or wish seems to have been as remote from him as if such acts or wishes had no existence anywhere, or were physically impossible. Is this enviable singularity of character to be attrib- uted to early parental management and education, to a constitu- tional superiority of the moral and intellectual powers over the passions, or to the happy and harmonious co-operation of both these causes? That, under the parental roof, order and the law of kind- ness prevailed is vvell attested. Theie was good sense and a fondness for reading. There weie religious observances and a con- stant attendance on public worshi[). There were no excesses of 264 HISTORY OF WILTON. severities, the eldest of the chiklreii having no recolleetiou of seeing their parent in a passion. That Samuel was blessed with high intel- lectual powers does not admit of a question ; and that he had a deli- cate, and, when developed, a strong, moral sense is also'true. His life was guided by the dictates of an enlightened conscience, lie felt and exhibited strong and decided marks of disapprobation, but, like his father, was never known to be in a passion. It may now very naturally be asked why a man of such uncom- mon acquirements and virtues attracted no greater general notice ; why such a flower was left to shed its fragrance in so limited a sphere. The answer is obvious and satisfactory. He was a man of uncommon meekness and modesty. No ambition for professional or political preferment beset him. Retiring in his feelings, averse to all show and forth-putting, he abandoned a profession regarded as the common highway to distinction, and took, from choice, that course of life which best agreed with his peaceful disposition and his peaceful-pursuits. The acquirement of knowledge and the con- sciousness that he was useful, satisfied all his worldly aspirations. It is remarkable that the two brothers, Jacob and Sanmel, alike distinguished for caution and circumspection, equally free from all rashness and precipitancy, — that these careful and reflecting men should, both of them, in the providence of God, have been cut oft' in the midst of life, health and usefulness, by what are called acci- dents, which men of nuich general prudence would have avoided. Tlie death of Jacob Abbot occurred by attempting to cross a pond in an overloaded and leaky canoe ; the death of Samuel by entering a ))uilding on lire ! So true it is — ' j " riKTf's a Divinity tliat sliapes our ends, Uough-lu'w tlicin how wu will." Major Abiel Abbot, the father of Samuel, was a staunch Whig, an ofRcer of the militia during the Revolutionary war, often the repre- sentative from Wilton to the General Court, and was much intrusted with the business of the town ; he was the guardian of orphans, the friend of the widow and the helper of the poor. He formed an excellent farm out of the wilderness, encountering, with persever- ance and fortitude, all the fatigues and inconveniences of a new set- tlement. Of twelve children, ten lived to adult age. All of them were well educated, and three of them were graduated at Harvard College. Tlie man who, with such means and under such circum- stances, ])rought w\\ .siu-h a family, and so odiicatcd them, is surely y. A"] ,::>^^-^>t^ €^t:^^>t>C'i;rZ^^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 265 entitled to honorable remembrance. He was the sou of Captain John Abbot, of Andover, who was descended, in the fifth generation, from George Abbot, who emigrated from Yorkshire, England, and set- tled in Andover, Massachnsetts, in 1643. Samuel, the subject of this memoir, was never married. The descendants of his American progenitors were numerous, and their branches now extend to almost ever}' state in the Union.* RKV. AMOS ABHOTT. 15V AMOS AIUiOTT. Amos Abbott, son of Jeremiah Abbott, was born June 2, hSl2, in Wilton, and was the sixth in a family of ten children. AVhen about sixteen years of age he entered Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, to fit for college, but ill health obliged him at the end of a 3'ear to return home. Subsequently he resolved to become a teacher, and entered the Teachers' Seminar}^ in Andover for the purpose of qualifying himself for that oHice. After due prepara- tion offers of various situations were made to him, but he concluded to accept one from the American Board of Commissioners for For- eign Missions as superintendent of schools of the Muratta Mission in India. He married, May 12, 1834, Anstice Wilson, the eldest daughter of Captain David Wilson of Wilton, and on tlie twenty-third of the same month they sailed from Boston in the bark Corvo for Bombay. After a voyage of four months they reached their destination, and [)ursued their journey by land to Ahmednuggur, a mission station 170 miles in the interior. Upon their arrival they found a Muratta school for boys, and also an English school. After nine months' study of the people and their language Mr. and Mrs. Abbott drew up a system for the management of the schools and the pay of the teach- ers, and started several schools in Ahmednuggur and the vicinity. In the autumn of 1835 they organized a normal boarding school, called the Boys' Seminary, in which Mrs. Abbott had charge of the boys' clothing and the religious teaching of the mothers who brought them their food. She also superintended the girls' school. Mr. Abbott taught personally in the boys' school. Once a month all the mission schools, fifteen in number, were visited. The system was continued fourteen years with some variations. While thus * Mr. Atliertoii's sketch of the life iind clinnu-lci- of Siuiuicl A bl)(>t was printed in tin- Collections of the New Hanipsliire Historical Socifty, Vol. VI., i)age.s :;Oo-.ill. Mr. Abbot lost bis life, .January 2, lts:tl), in the lire which destroyed the starch factory at .latlVey, New Hampshire. For his connection with the manufacture of starch, see ante, piige lC:t. 266 HISTORY OF WILTON. engaged in teaching and in superintending the schools, time was taken for studying tlio language and for preparing school books and religious tracts in tlie native language, some of which are still extant ; the arithmetic lias been in use in the mission schools for more than fort\^ years. In 184G Mr. Abbott was licensed as a preacher, but ill health compelled him and his wife, with their live children, to return to America in 1847, and to seek release from the American Board. Contrary to expectation, Mr. Abbott's health improved, and he engaged during several years in canvassing for the Bible Society, in teaching, and in domestic missions in Ports- mouth, Manchester and elsewhere in his native state. With reestablished health, and a yearning to return to their for- mer missionary field, came urgent invitations to them from the mis- sionaries and native Christians, and, with the approbation of the Prudential Committee, they went to Andover, where Mr. Abbott attended the Theological Seminary one year, and was then ordained in Portsmouth as a foreign missionary. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott then returned to India, taking with them their four youngest children, and leaving three older ones in America. Their eldest daughter, E. Augusta, had married Rev. 8. C. Dean, and had joined the Muratta Mission several months before. The parents on returning to India chose for the centre of their field of labor Kahoosee, a vil- lage about twenty-four miles north of Ahmednuggur. They were placed in charge of a church, and were mostly engaged in teaching and preaching there and in the surrounding district. Four more churches were soon organized, and thus they were in charge of five churches, some of which had native preachers and pastors over them. In 1807 Rev. S. C. Dean, who was in charge of the Satara field, found it necessary to come to America, and Mi'. Abbott and family left Rahoosee and took charge of the Satara field and its out-stations. Here there were two churches and several schools with native assist- ants. In 18G!) the ill health of both Mr. and Mrs. Abbott again compelled them to return to America and to seek release from the American Board. After their second return Mr. Abbott,- to increase his medical knowledge, went through a course of study in the medical college in Philadelphiti, received a dii)loina and practised medicine a few years in Nashua, but in 1874 they removed to Nebraska. Subse- quently they took ui) their abode with a married daughter in the Isle of Wight, England, where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Dean live in Plymouth, Nebraska; Miss Anstice Abbott is in I BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 267 charge of the Bennet Seminary for young ladies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The third daughter, Chloe, labored some years in the Zenana Mission in India, was compelled to leave by failing health, and is now living in the Isle of Wight, as is also ]Mr. Abbott's fourth daughter, Emily, who married Major George A. Jacob of the Indian service. The oldest son, Amos W., is professor in the medical college of Minneapolis. The next son, Albert A., lives in Steele City, Nebraska, and is engaged in stock raising. The youngest son, Justin E., is a missionary of the American Board in Bombay. The three sons were all graduates of Dartmouth College. PUGF. JAMKS 1)ASC<):MR. I'.V (JEOKGK L. DASCOMl'.K. James Dascomb, son of James Dascomb, Juu., and grandson of James Dascomb, who settled in Wilton in 1767, was born in Wilton, New Hampshire, February 21, 1808. Until he was seventeen years old he worked on his father's farm, attending the district school as lie had opportunity. He then attended a few terms at an academy at Concord, Vermont, after which he commenced the study of medi- cine with Dr. J. Scobey, a physician residing in that place. He studied one season under the instruction of the medical professors of Dartmouth College, and received the degree of M. D. from that institution in 18:)2. He commenced the practice of medicine iu Boscawen, New Hampshire, but did not long remain there. He was, in 18.33, appointed professor of chemistry, botany and physi- ology in Oberlin College, which was then being founded in the midst of a wilderness in northern Ohio, and this position he occupied for forty-four years. In April, 1834, lie was united in marriage witli Marianne Tenney Parker of Dunbarton, New Hampshire, who was an eflicient helper in the work of education, being the principal of the ladies' depart- ment in Oberlin College for nearly a score of years, and an active member of the Ladies' Board of Managers until her last sickness. The newly wedded pair started immediately for the scene of their future labors. A part of the journey was performed in a boat on the Erie Canal, and the last few miles through mud of almost fabu- lous depth iu a springless lumber wagon. They arrived at Oberlin three days after the opening of the school in connection with which the remainder of their lives was spent. The terms in the institution were so arranged as to have a long vacation in the win- ter. Some of these vacations, in the early part of his conuection with the college, Dr. Dascomb spent in supplementing his liniited 268 HISTORY OF WILTON. preparatory etlucatioii, but later they were passed in lecturing in neighboring colleges. The last outside labor which he performed was as professor of chemistry and toxicology in the medical depart- ment of the University of Wooster at Cleveland, Ohio. In 187H, at the age of seventy years, on account of failing health, he retired as professor emeritus from active service, and two years later his useful life was ended, just one year after the death of his estimable wife. PROF. ADDISON HOWARD FOSTER. FROM THE CLASS 1{< )OK uK '(33, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. Addison H. Foster, son of Benjamin Tenney and Abigail (How- ard) Foster, was born at Wilton, New Hampshire, November 1.'?, 1H88. His father was a farmer and tanner. He was fitted for college at Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, entered Dartmouth College in IHoO and continued through the course. After gradu- ating he studied medicine with Urs. William D. Buck and L. B. How of Manchester, New Hampshire, attended medical lectures at the Dartmouth INIedical vSchool in the fall of 1804, and graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Cit^^, in March, 186G. He practised medicine in Lawrence, Massachusetts, until he removed to Chicago in March, 1868, where he has since remained in practice. He held the chair of surgical anatomy in the Women's Medical College, Chicago, from 1870 to 1873, and that of surgery from 187.'} to 187;"). He has been consulting physi- cian to the Women's Hospital from 187;> to the present time, 1884, and medical examiner for the New P^ngland Life Insurance Com- pany of Boston since 18G6, and principal examiner for the same in Chicago since 1870. He married Miss Susan M. Houghton of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, September 18, 18()(). I'ROF. AMOS WMLSON AKHOTT. FROM THE t'LASS HOOK OF '03, 1 )ART.MOl)TH COLLE( ; E . Amos Wilson Abbott, son of Amos and Anstice (Wilson) Abbott, was born Jaiuiary 0, 1844, in India, where his father was a missionary. He was litted for college at Phillips Andover Acad- emy, entered Dartmouth College in ISo'.t, and left before gradua- tion in the fall of 1801. He enlisted in Company C, Sixteenth Regiment, N. II. V., in August, 1802, and served until August, 1803. From 1804 to 1808 he was employed in the pay department of the liiited Shites Army. He graduated from tiu' College of BIOGKAPIIICAL SKETCHES. 269 Pliysicitins and Surgeons, New York, in 180!) ; and was resident physician in a liospital there till 1870. From 1870 to 1877 he prac- tised medicine in Delhi, New York ; then he removed to Minneapo- lis, ^linnesota, where he enjoys a very successful practice and is professor of anatomy in the IMedical College. He married, August 10, 1880, Helen G. Wright of Delhi, New York. They have one child, Harold Wilson, born August Gth, 1882. KKV. AHIEL ABBOT, I>. I). Dr. Abbot was born in Wilton, December 14, 1765, was the eldest son of Abiel Abbot and Dorcas (Abbot) Abbot, and was of the sixth generation from George Abbot, one of the first settlers of -Vndover, Massachusetts. After due preparation he entered Har- vard College in 1783, and graduated in 1787. After teaching in Andover Academy about two years, and pursuing a course of theo- logical study, lie served as tutor in Harvard College for one year. In October, 17!).3, he was ordained as minister of the first church in Coventry, Connecticut. Owing to difference of opinion between him and the church, he left Coventry in June, 1811, and the Sep- tember following was chosen principal of Dummer Academy, Hylield, Massachusetts. He continued in this ollice until 1819, when he resigned, and removed to a farm in North Andover, on the pres- ent site of a portion of the manufacturing city of Lawrence. He next removed to Chelmsford, where he and his youngest daughter taught a private school. ^Vfter his removal from Chelmsford, and a temporary sojourn in Wilton, he was invited to the i)astorate of the Congregational Unitarian Church of Peterborough, New Hamp- shire, where he was installed in June, 1827. He continued to preach until March, 183*J, when a colleague. Rev. Curtis Cutler, was settled to assist him in his labors. In 1848 he resigned his charge, and removed to West Cambridge, now Arlington, Massa- chusetts, to reside with his grandson. Rev. Samuel Abbot Smith, the pastor of the Unitarian Church. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Harvard College in 1838. He died sud- denly December 31, 18o9. Among his occasional publications were a sermon preached at North Coventry, Connecticut, July 4, 1791) ; Right Hand of Fellowship addressed to Cornelius Adams at his ordination, 1805 : a statement of the proceedings in the First Church of Coventry, Connecticut, terminating in the removal of the l)astor, with an address to his late people, 1811; address before the 270 HISTORY OF WILTON. Essex Agricultural Society at its lirst exhibition iu Danvers, Massa- chusetts, \H\] . He married, iu 17!H>, Elizabeth Abbot, daughter of Captain John Abbot of Audover. They had three daughters : Elizabeth, who married Rev. John A. Douglas of Waterford, ]\Iaiue, Abigail, and Sarah Dorcas, who married Samuel G. Smith of Peterborough. Dr. Abbot was one of the best of men. His semious were earnest and practical, and Judge Smith of Exeter pronounced him one of the best preachers he ever heard. He addressed the reason and judgment more than the imagination or feelings. His grandson. Rev. S. A. Smith, said that "during the last winter of his life (he was then ninety-three years old) he made it a point to read every day two chapters of the New Testament, critically, in the original Greek, and often asked me what T thought of this interpretation or that of some diflicult passage. In the evenings of that winter 1 read to him several treatises of Cicero, among others, De Oratore and De Seneclute. I continued this till the last Friday before his death, and I remember on that evening he let the usual hour of retiring go by in his interest in what was read. Thus did he keep up his interest in the studies and pursuits of his active life, and thus his mind and heart continued growing to the very end." RKV. .lACOr. AHBOT. He was born in Wilton, January 7, 17(58, and was the second son of IMajor Abiel Abbot. He had the common school education of that period, was fitted for college at Andover Academy, and )»y a Mr. Birge, a teacher in Wilton. He graduated at Harvard College in 1792, and taught school in Billerica, at the same time studying theology with the assistance of Rev. Dr. Henry Cumings, one of the noted divines of that day. He continued his studies at Cam- bridge until he was admitted to the ministry, and preached for a time in Gilead, Connecticut. But eventually he received a call to Hampton Falls, and was ordained there August 15, 171)8. In 1809 he was invited to take charge of Dumnier Academy, Byfield, INIassachusetts, but, In' the advice of his brethren in the miiiistry, he declined the appointment. He continued as the minister of the Hampton Falls society until April 1, 182G, when he resigned his ollice and removed to Windham. Mr. Abbot was greatly respected and beloved, not only by his own church, but by the societies and the people of the vicinity. He was a trustee of Phillips Exeter I IJIOGRArillCAL SKETCHES. 271 Academy for mtuiy years, and of the Adams Female Academy in Derry, New Hampshire. He received, as pnpils and boarders in his family, many young men whohadl)een suspended from college, and his instruction and influence in these cases were of a most beneficial character. Many testimonials of recognition and gratitude from them and their friends proved their appreciation of his services. After his removal to Windham he continued his useful and active life by preaching in neighboring parishes, and to a society formed in Windham. lie also superintended the schools of the town. The circumstances of his death were deeply afllictive. On .Sun- day, November 2, 1834, as he was crossing a pond on his return from meeting, the boat was upset, and he and a neighbor who was with him were drowned. The event carried deep sorrow into every community in which he had been known. Dr. Sprague, the chron- icler of the American pulpit, says of him that " his sermons were written with great logical correctnes's, luminous simplicity and class- ical purity." "' In his family he was a model of conjugal and parental dignity and tenderness." lie married, in 1802, Catharine Thayer, a daughter of Rev. Ebenezer Thayer of Hampton, and they had a family of ten children, of whom nine were married, and live still survive. I>KACOX JOSEril SMITH. WRITTEN FOR THE WILTON .lOlRNAL BY I. S. LINCOLN. Died in Wilton the Kith instant [March 10, 1883,] Deacon Joseph Smith, aged ninety-live years and five months. He was buried from the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, the services being con- ducted by the pastor. Rev. George C. Trow, assisted by Rev. I. S. I>incoln and Rev. Henry D. Dix. Very many were present to pay their hearty respect to the moral worth of this oldest fellow -citizen. He was one of the original members of the Baptist Church of this town some seventy years ago, and for many years a worthy deacon of the church. He had strong religious convictions, strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his precious Saviour, to whose cause he consecrated his talents and the material wealth which he labored earnestly' and honestly to acquire. Few men have thus earned and given so much for the support of gospel preaching. In his last days his most earnest word of exhortation to his fellow-disciples was, " Brethren, love one another." For a few years past he was blind, but his organ of spiritual vision was clear and bright. With 272 HISTORY OF WILTON. the eye of Christian faith and hope he looked on heaven with all its attractions as his sweet, eternal home. The light and hope of this faith ini[)ressed itself on his countenance as his silent remains lay in his coffin, reflecting the serenity and beauty of heaven. The good fruits of his long cherished Christian faith commend his useful life to the imitation of all. HEV. LUIAH SMITH. He was born in Wilton, INIay 2, 1882. In early life one of his limbs became diseased, and it was amputated by Dr. Twitchell of Keeue. By request he has furnished the following Ijiographical sketch, dated November 27, 1884 : " J remained in my native place, West Wilton, with the exception of two terms of schooling I took at the academy at Hancock in the autumn of 1845 and the autumn of 1846. From 1848 to 1851 I was at Phillips Academy at Exeter, where I completed my studies fitting me to enter the sophomore class at Harvard, which I intended to do, after working one year to improve my finances. My father's sickness and death, in 1852, somewhat interfered with my plans, and after that I was solicited to take a position in the Review and Herald office. I concluded to do so, and connected myself with the office, then located at Rochester, New York, in the spring of 1853. In 1855 the office was moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, and I was elected editor of the paper, and, with the exception of a few brief intei-vals, have occupied the position to the present time. Beside my editorial work, I have prepared several books for the press, and now have upon the market,. in the line of bound books, beside some tracts and ])amphlets, the following : 'Diagram of Par- liamentary Rules ; ' 'A Word for the Sabbath ; ' ' The United States in Prophecy ;' ' Synopsis of the Present Truth ;' ' The Sanctuary and its Cleansing ;' ' Man's Nature and Destiny,' and ' Thoughts on the Books of Daniel and the Revelation.' This last is a volume of 848 pages, sold by subscription in styles of binding ranging in price from S3. 50 to §5.00. The aggregate number of copies now printed is 35,000, and the sale is rapidly increasing. In 1873 I invented, for the use of our college in this city, an automatic folding school seat. It met with such favor that a company was organised in this place for its manufacture, ' The Union School Furniture Com- pany,' to which I sold my patent on very good terms to myself, and the company are making an immense success of it. INIy life is at present an exceedingly busy one. In addition to my office work, 1 -2-^^^^^ i^/y^ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 278 am socretarv of our rjonoral ('((ufciciu-L'. secrolary ol" our Educa- tional St)fict3-. a iiR'Uiber of our Publisliiiig lioard : I orciiity the chair of IJihlical Kxogesis and P^cclesiaslical Ili.sloiy iu Uattle Crock College, beside sui)i)lying the Tabernacle i)idi)it, when no other help iis present. !>ince the loth of August I have attended cain[) meetings at Syracuse, Xew York ; Worcester, Massachusetts ; Hiu-- lington, ^'ernlont : Portland, Maine; Coliunbiis, Ohio'; Jackson, Michigan; Omaha. Neluaska : and at I ndei)endence, .Missouri. In October I atti'uded the dedication of South Lancaster Academy, South Lancaster, Massachusetts. lUit my health is excellent and I enjoy my labor." HON. < IIAIJLI.S 11. ]U UNS. r.Y 1!. M. WVLLACK. Charles IL IJurns, son of Charles A. and Elizabeth (Hutchin- son) Burns, was born iu Milford, January 1!», \H'A'>. Mr. liurns si»ent his early years upon his father's farm, and there developed thjit strength and good constitution with which he is so admirably e(piii)ped for the battle of life. He early evinced a, desire for an education, and after getting what assistance lie could from the common schools of ^lilford, which were always of a high order, he entered the Appleton Academy of >sew Ipswich, at that time under the management of Professor (^uimby. from wliich institution he graduated in 1854. Eor some time he had enlcrtaiued the piupose of entering the legal profession, for which he luul already exhibited an aptitude. He read law in the otlice of Colonel O. W. Lull, in ^lilford, and subsequently attended the Harvard Law School, where he graduated in the class of 18.")H. In May of the same year he was admitted to the Suffolk bar in Massachusetts, and in October following he was admitted to the New Hampshire bar. In January, IS.V.), Mr. Burns commenced the practice of the law at Wilton, where he has since resided, although of late years his extended practice through Ilills- tiorough County and the state has necessitatetl the removal of his ollice to Nashua. He commenced his professional labors, as every young man must who has no one to rely u[)on but himself, with the smaller and more ordinary kinds of legal work ; but by slow degrees he has risen, until today he is one of the most successful hnw^ers in New Ilampshiie, and his practice includes the highest order of cases. Mr. liurns, although a good lawyer in all branches of his profession, especially excels as an advocate. He is, what most of our lawyers and even i)ublic speakers are not, a natural orator. 274 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. The whole bent and inclination of his mind has, from his earliest years, always been in this direction. He has given himself a thorough training and practice, at the bar, on the stump and on all those varied occasions when a public speaker is called upon to address the people. This natural talent, thus trained, has made him a clear-cut, incisive and polished orator, who never fails to hold and impress his audience. It can be said of him, what can be said of very few men, that he excels in advocacy and genei-al oratory. His arguments before juries best illustrate his power as a speaker, while his public addresses exhibit his peculiar charm as an orator. As an advocate he ranks among the first in the New Hampshire bar. As an orator he compares favorably with our best public speakers. He has held various important offices in the line of his profession. In 187G he was appointed by Governor Cheney county solicitor for Hillsborough County, and was subsequently reelected to that oflice by the people ; the constitution in the meantime hav- ing been changed so as to make the office elective instead of appointive. He held this office in all seven years, and discharged satisfactorily the difficult and delicate duties of a prosecuting ollicer in a large county. In February, 1881, he was appointed United States district attorney of New Hampshire, and in February, 1885, was reappointed to that office, bringing to the performance of its duties the same zeal and fidelity which he does to all his pro- fessional labors. ]Mr. Burns has been a life-long Republican. His father, Charles A. Burns, was an active and prominent anti-slavery worker in that little baud of anti-slavery agitators -which existed in jMilfoi;d. Young Burns, when a boy, was brought in contact with such men as Parker Pillsbury, Wendell Phillips, William Lloyd Garrison and Frederic Douglass, and im]:»ibed the sentiments with which they were animated, so that by force of these influences he was naturally a Republican, welcoming this party as the means to carry out the principles of emancipation and freedom. When quite youug his interest in the Republican cause, together with his aptitude for public speaking, led him to take the stump for his party. For years he has i)erformed in this way the most efficient service for the Republican party, and today is one of its ablest and most eloquent stuuq)-speakers. IMr. IJurns was elected county treasurer of Hills- borough County in 18(54 and 186;). He was also a member of the New Hampshire State Senate in 1873 and again in 187!>, and in both years was chairnum of the Judiciary Counnittee and took a BIOGRArmCAL SKETCHES. 275 l)iomiuent part in directing and shaping tlie legislation of those years. In 1M7!» he was appointed by Governor Head on his staff as judge advocate general, with tlie rank of brigadier general. He was a delegate at large to the National Republican Convention at Cincinnati in 1le enterprise of David Whiting the town owes more than to any other i)erson. His force and industry have, foi' n full half-centnry, been a source of encouragement to all with whom he has associated. In ISGfi Mr. Whiting erected a large hotel in Wiltou. For years lie was its landlord. He was a model one. Tnder his management the Whiting House became a famous summer resort. In 1S7^, in a disastrous conflagration which visited the town, it was burned, and was never rel)uilt. Tiie site was sut»se(iuently presented to the town by Mr. Whiting, and is now occupied by the new Town House. He has twice represented the town in the state Legislature. ^Ir. and Mrs. Whiting, Octo])er :'), 1X80, celebrated their golden wedding. He was seventy : she was sixty-seven years old. It was a memorable occasion. Children, grandchildren and friends from far and near gathered to the charming home of the worthy couple in Wilton, and all were I'eceived with that genuine hospital- ity for which Mr. and Mrs. Whiting are so well known. More than three iiundred were present and entertained. The day and evening were spent in pleasant reminiscences, in merr^'-making, song and dance. Many were the tokens of love and respect that were left with them ; and these, with the earnest words spoken, indicated the esteem in which they are held by their kinsmen, townsmen and friends. David Whiting is a strong, earnest man. The world needs sucli men. HON. .losKl'II NKWKl.I,. Joseph Newell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in the 3'ear 171)4. His father died soon after, so that he had no recollection of him. His mother married, for her second husbaiKl, John Cofran of Charlestowu, Massachusetts, where the family, consisting of two sous and two daughters, Avere brought up. After leaving school, Joseph was placed in a store, and afterwards went into the West * We omit lien- tlu' accoiiiil of tlif milk biisiui'ss, lor which see CliiipftT XXA'I. of this History. 278 HISTORY OF WILTON. ludia goods business iu Chariest own Square under tlie tirni-nanie of Newell & 'riionipson, where the firm carried on an extensive liusiuess with the country towns of Vermont and New Hampshire, exchanging goods for the country products, wiiich in tliose days were l)rought down b}' the slow pi'ocess of teaming. In lS-2;> he felt o]>liged to make a change, on account of ill health, 1o a climate free from east winds and salt air, and his step-father, ,Iohn Cofran, who had been obliged to take a place in Wilton for debt, advised iiis son to go to this place as an experiment, and see how it might agree with him. He had married Lavina Hoi)kins, daughter of Colonel Samuel Hopkins of Wilmington, Massachusetts, the year previous, and with his 3'oung Avife he started for New Hampshire, never once thinking that his stay would be more than temporary : but his health became so uuicii improved by the pure air that he concluded to remain for a time, and commenced business in the middle of Wilton. At that time all the business of the town centered there, and the country store was the grand rendezvous for all the town's people to exchange, not only their products, but their sentiments and opinions on ,all important questions of the day. The hall over the store was the caucus room ; adjoiniiig was a large Free Masons' hall ; the post-ollice was connected with the store ; therefore one may readily see the many attractions of the central store of one of those old New England towns, where not only the atfairs of the town, but those of the state and nation as well, were discussed, oftentimes in a most exciting manner. At this period New Hampshire seemed to have taken a life lease of the Democratic party. Democracy was the law, if not the gospel, of both town and state for many long years, while the struggling minority were ever working to free themselves from the bondage of the dominant parly, occasioiially encouraged but only to be defeated, .loseph Newell was always one of tlie siaunch, hopeful opposition, — a Webster Wliig from the start. In this he was decided and fear- less, but annually on town meeting day was obliged to succumb to the will of the majority. It will be seen that he occupied a barren lield for political promotion. He clung to the Whig party, while it lasted, WMth the tenacity of life, but when the dissolving elements set in he took to what he considered the next best landing, the Republican l)arty, although with many regrets. In ISlWt and ISOG he was elected to the state Senate, which was the only political otlice he ever held; and periiaps here I cannot better illustrate lUOGRAI'IIICAL SKETCHES. 279 a point ill Ills cliaiar-tef than l»y an extract taken from tlie Nashua Teh-Ln-apii : 'J"hf late Hon. .losfpli Xcwcll ol Wilton was a jtositivf man. Iff had a mind of liis own. :is (Ih- sayins which he l)elieved to he for the advantage of his town. A few years ago lie met with .-i railroad accident at T.owell. while attending an agrictdtural fair, by which lie lost an arm. He did much to l)eautity and adorn his town and to encourage those who have struggled to build l)etfer homes for themselves. Mr. Newell was an old-srhool gentleman ; a man '" whose word was ;is goodas his bond;" a man who made friends and kept them to the very end of his life. Honest, industrious, rheerful, ready to bear his jKirt in all the burdens of his townsmen, seeking to be useful and to encourage .Mid foster a reciprocal feeling in those whose paths in life were parallel, he was a good citizen, whose inthuMice will be felt in years til come, for his example was worthy of emulation. He leaves a son and a ila lighter. sin.oMoN Kii>i>i:i! livkkmoim:. — kkom riti: iiisronv or iiiLLsnoitoi iin COINTV, lie was the liftli child of IJev. Jonathan Liverniore of Wilton, and was born March 2, 177!). lie was taught at home in his early years, but the common school was established before his entire youth had passed. In the summer he helped in the fields, and in winter in the woods ; his love for bis native hills and valleys grew with his growth, and continued to the end of his life. When advaticed enough in his studies, he entered Mr. Temberton's school for boys in Uillcrica, his mother's native place, where he remained till fitted for Harvard College, wiiich he entered in 17;Ml, and grad- uated in iso-J ill :i chiss large and distinuuishcd for its aitilitv. DANIEL CRAGIN. HIOGRAPIIICAL SKETCHES. 281 He Studied law with Oliver Crosby, Esf^., of Dover, and was admit- ted to the bar about 180fi, and after a few years canu' to Milford as the earliest established lawyer of the town. Mr. Liverniore was eminently a lover of justice, beloved by those for whom lie labored ; he looked first to the public good, and was utterly averse to towns or citizens pursuing narrow or selfish ends. Political partisanship the most pronounced prevailed during Mr. Livermore's early life, but he could be no partisan. Unmoved liy the invectives of the partisans of France, he saw much more tiiat was good and hopeftd, and less that was mischievous, in the Federal party, which crystallized into the AVhig party ; he worked with that party until it was bereft of life, when he found himself a Free Soil sympathizer, and from that evolved a Republican. Mr. Livermore was a member of the First Congregational Churcli for nearly twenty-five years ; then a member of the First I'nitarian Society. He married Miss Abigail Atkins .larvis of Cambridge, ^lassachusetts. Six children lived to mature age. A son and a daughter settled in Baltimore, Maryland ; another son in (ialena, Illinois, and the youngest son finally in Cambridge on the maternal grandfather's homestead. Two grandsons have been in the n.avy for 3'ears ; one grandson, Colonel Thomas L. Livermore, rose from the ranks to a colonelcy in tiie war of secession, was at the head of the largest manufactory in the country for some years, and is now a lawyer in Uoston. Through his long life Mr. Liverniore felt a keen interest in the colleges and schools of the country, in the young and their progress towards right living and good citizenship. He was a judicious friend, a wise counsellor and a good citizen. He died in .luly, l.s,')i>, in the eighty-first year of his life. His descendants surviv- ing at the date of this History are a daughter, twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren, living in six dift'crent states. Daniel Cragin, fourth child of Augustus and .\lmira (Boynton) ( ragin, was born in Merrimac, December -W , is;u;. His parents had ten children. When Daniel was but six months old. his fatluM', who was a farmer and mechanic, I'emoved from Merrimac to Tem- ple, Young Cragin was early taught to labor, his l)oyhood being spent on his father's farm until he was seventeen years old, when lie engaged witli John Newell of Lyndeborough to learn cabinet- work. After three years spent with liim, he went to Wilton, where 282 HISTORY OF WILTON. for 11 year he was engaged in a furnitnre shop. Tlien returning to Lj'ndeborough, he, in company with a partner, purchased the sliop and business of Mr. Newell, his first employer. Continuing here with varying success something more than a year, Mr. Cragin dis- posed of liis interest in the business and came to what was known at tliat time as the 'Tutuam Corporation," in the nortli part of the town of Wilton. Tiiis was in IHoH. Mr. Cragin liad just attained his majority, and while, as before stated, he had had some business experience, yet fortune had not favored him with linancial success, and lie began business in Wilton, as a manufacturer of knife trays and toys, on a cash capital of ten dollars, lie rented one room in the Putnam Bobbin Factory iu which to carry on his manufacturing. Continuing here two years and meeting with fair success, he pur- chased a small building on the site of liis present factory, and removed his manufacturing there. Soon after this be built an addi- tion to his shop, and from that time to the present, as the exigencies of his increasing business have demanded, he has made additions to the space and the facilities with which he started. In addition to the water-power, which at the beginning was suUlcieut to operate liis machinery, he has since found it necessary to add steam-power, and now both are in use. About the autumn of 187G Mr. Cragin began the manufacture of dry measures, which has since grown to be the leading feature of his business. At the time when he undertook this line of manu- facturing, the machinery in use for the purpose was very crude indeed ; in fact, the measures were bent 'and made almost entirely' by hand. And just here comes a practical illustration of the genius or faculty which, more than all others, has made New England the centre of capital and the cradle of progress in America : the faculty of invention, that predominant and distinguishing characteristic of the Yankee charactei', which, seeing a need, proceeds at once to devise a way of supplying it. With a singleness of purpose and a determination to succeed, i\Ir. Cragin began at once to devise simple and labor-saving machines to do what had hitherto been done onl^' by hand. One contrivance after another was made, experimented with, improved and i)erfecte(l, until now, by the aid of various ingen- ious, curiously contrived, yet simple machines, the lumber is carried through the manifold processes necessaiy to convert it into meas- ures of various sizes and c'ai)acities, in an amazingly rapid and skilful manner; until the vessels are completed, the whole work is BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 283 practically done by inachiuery. And what is more, eveiy piece of machinery in Mr. Cragin's factory, except a few of the simpler con- trivances, is the prodnct of his own inventive genins. The improved facilities wtiich ho has thns created for himself have enabled him to prodnce first-class work at prices which have prac- tically' driven from the field all competitors, so that in the area which he attempts to cover, he has almost a monopoly in this spe- cialty. In addition to manufactnring he has dealt more or less in lumber, real estate, etc., and has made other investments. lie has been selectman of the town of Wilton five years, and chair- man of the board for three years. He represented his town in the Legislatnre two years, 187o-G, and in 1SH4 was nominated as a candidate for senator on the Democratic ticket, but with no chance of election, as the district is strongly Keput)lican. Mv. Cragin is a stauncli, though tolerant. Democrat, In-oad and liberal in both political and religious views. He is one of the directors of the Wilton Savings IJank. He married, ^NlarclV 21), IS")!), Jane L., daugiiter of John and Lucetta (Draper) DoUiver of Lyndeborough. HKNUV NKWTON GIIAV. ntOM THE HISTORY OK IIILI.SI'.OUOICIH COVNTY. Henry X. Gray was born January 4, l.s2r), at what is known as " Gray's Corners " in Wilton. He is descended from Joseph Gray, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, and participated in the battle of Ticonderoga. Joseph Gray was by occupation a farmer, and was a man of great energy and force of character. He retained his interest in military aft'airs, and after the Hevolutionary War he became adjutant of militia, a position which he held for many years. He was a man of robust constitution, full of energy, :in early riser, and noted for his push and vigor. He lived to be more than eighty years of age. His wife was Chloe Abbot. Calvin Gray was his son, and was brought up on his father's farm. When about eighteen years of age, he learned blacksmith- iug with James Means of Wilton, and followed that occupation as long as he lived. He was a genial, pleasant man, and fond of the jollities of life. He inherited his father's love for military aft'airs, and rose to the rank of adjutant of militia, the same rank his father had formerly held. He married Clarissa King. They had three children who survived hiin : II. Newton : Harriet N., who married Henry K. Frencii of Peterborougii, and died, leaving one child; and Charles D., who married Kate Spaulding of. Mason, and died, 284 HISTOIJY OF WILTON. leaving no issui'. Calvin (Jni}' was l)orn in 1S(»(), and died in ISOO. II. X. (iiay was Ijionght nj) on the farm and in the blacksmith slioii of iiis father, witli whom he remained until he attained his majoi'ity. He then hired the shop of his father, and condneted )>nsiness for liinisi'll'. I pon his father's decease, he purchased of the other heirs their interest in the estate, and has successful!}' prosecuted the business, to which he added carriage building, to the present time. He was the originator of what is known as the Wilton Wagon, and lias made a specialty of its manufacture for several years. Ih' lias the rei)utation of doing thoroughly lirst- dass work, and has the grandest of tributes paid him by his neighbors — tiiat of being in all respects an ui)right, reliable, truth- ful man. lie is a Republican in politics and a rnitarian in religion, lie is an inchistrious, pushing man and has made for him- self and his family a beautiful home. He married, January .'5, IS."),'), 'Sluvy Ann Heath of IJarre, Massachusetts, an estimable lady. They have three chihben. [See (iraj' Genealogy.] Mr. (iray's venerable mother, who is still living [now deceased, l.ss.s], is ill many respects a remarkable woman, possessing a strong mind in a strong body. .She has been a woman of remarkable activity and industry, of ilear judgment and sound common sense, full of life and energy. She has, perhaps, done more labor and suceessfully rarritMl through greater res[)onsibilities than any other woman of the comnuiiiily. She has been a model New P^nglantl hoiisekee[)er ; neat, frugal, industrious and self-reliant. Such mothers have given to the world the successful men of the world. She has all her life prided herself on promptitude, never failing.to perform to tlu' letter whatever she promised; and this trait, inher- ited by her son, has been the key-note of his success in business, and of his standing as a reliable man among hi.s fellow-tOAvnsmen. It is a pleasure to be able to preserve on the pages of history some rei'ord of the virtues of such wives and mothers. All honor to their memory, and may their descendants revere their names, and emu- late the example of their iinsellish, noble lives I HON. ISAAC s|-\|.i.iN(;. — r.y iSAAC srA!.l>lN(, WIHTINi;. Isaac Spalding was born in New Ipswich, February 1. ITtMl. His father removed 1o Wilton witii his family in ISOO. Having had what ediicalion he could get at the district school, Mr. Spalding slart«'d out in ls(i;i i,, ,.:irii his living. He took service with Mr. Kobcil b'i'cd. a st<.ie-kce|.ci(.t Amherst, who took him into partner- BIOGKAPHIOAL SKETCHKS. 285 ship in ISK"). Ihiviiig s[)l'1iI l,i;n yc:uvs in Uiis ichitidM. he nioxcd lo Nashua and opened a store for himself on Main Stieel. The u(jods dealt in were the general mibeellany of a country store (jf the time. Here lie laid the foundation of his fortune. The village was thriving, and Mr. Spalding's shrewdness easily secured for him a large share of its i)rosperity. Though still successful, he gave up business in IM.js, and thenceforward devoted himself to i)ul)lic enterprises and the care of his estate. This voluntary relinquishment of a i»rolital»le business, when he w'as only forty-two years old, is a sullicicmt answer to the charge of avarice, to which his subseiiuent wealth exposed him. Having been selectman, representative and moder- ator, he Avas now promoter of the Concord Rtiilroad and one or other of its ollicers for thirty years; inendjer of the Constitutional Convention in IHi'A); member of the Governor's Council, 18 ; trustee and president of the State Asylum for the Insane in 18()o and IH(il), respectively; president of the Nashua Hank, &c. He died ^Nlay II, I.s7r>, being rei)uted to be the richest man in the state. He possessed all the business (jualitieti in good proportion, but the dominant ones of his nature were two, caution and thrift. First, his caution : his maxim in investing was, better take six per cent, interest on a safe principal than ten per cent, on a risky one. Thus his income was uninterrupted, his capital had few periods of enforced idleness. No alluring prospectus could captivate his judgment. If he invested in new, unproved undertakings, such as the Concord Railroad, his motive was something more than inune- diate money-making ; he hoped to benelit the connnunity in which lie lived. Hut he said to promoters of distant enterprises : " I have no interest in them except as investments, and before investing, I prefer to see them completed and established, so that I can judge of their value." The bank of which he was an otHcer is said never to have had a dollar's worth of poor loans. Second, his thrift: ambi- tious to be wealthy, he clung to his purpose, and looked avcU to the dollars to see that they were saved and put to work. Yet lie felt IK) miser's glee in handling money. His care of his cstale was a l)iecc of his character and resulted not frcMii instinct but from prin- i-\[)\q. He protested against dissipation and luxury in all their forms, not alone in what money was accountable for. He frittered away just as little time and strength as he did money. \Vhen he spent, he spent freely, and got something for his outlay worth having. Thus his house was the richest in the city for its time. 28 H HISTORY OF WILTON. solid anil linished to the lust degree. He travelled imieli, and l)ought the most comfortable accommodations attainable, and his gifts were not niggardly. lie married Lucy Kendall of Amherst, May 1, 1828. She was born December lo, 171)6, and is now living [May, 1888]. They had two children, both of whom died in child- hood. UKV. SAMIEI. r.AKKETT, 1». li. Rev. Sanuiel Barrett, the eldest son of ^lajor Ucujamin Fiskc and Betsey (Gerrish) Barrett, was born August 11, 1795, in Koyalston, ^Massachusetts. His father removed to Wilton April 22, 1803, in whose district schools young Barrett received his rudi- mentary education. He loved his books, and at an early age began to dream of obtaining a liberal education, and of becoming a minis- ter of the gospel. He became a member of the family of Rev. Thomas Beede, and by his instruction was prepared for college. He graduated at Harvard College in 1818, and at the Cambridge Divinity School in 1822. After preaching in various New England •parishes and in Philadelphia and Baltimore, he was invited to the pastorate of the Twelfth Congregational Society of Boston, and was ordained February !), 1825. He ministered to this church and society till 1858, when he resigned his oflicc on account of 'inlirmity and age, much to the regret of his people, and received the gra- tuity of six; thousand dollars as token of their gratitude and esteem. Dr. Barrett, besides his special labors in his own society, Avas a large public l)enefactor, as editor of various religious periodicals and as a writer of tracts ; he was chaplain of the ^Massachusetts State Senate, missionary of the American Unitarian Association, and author of many discourses and occasional addresses. He aided the members of his own family in ol)taining a liberal education, and extended a helping hand to others. After his resignation he removed to the Highlands, Roxbury, wheie he lived till his death, June 21, 18()(). His memoir and sermons were published by his devoted i)arishioner, Lewis G. Pray. His immediate neighbor and friend in the West Church, Boston, Rev. Cyrus A. Bartol, D. D., has recorded his estimate of the life and character of Dr. Barrett, to which we are sure all his friends will cordially assent as not over- drawn, but as sound and true. We quote his beautiful words: As :i int";ii-licr. Dr. UmiiMl was rcijanled as liaviiij; but tew. il any. >MiM'riors in tlic oll'c'.tivcncss dl liis pulpit iniiiistratlous. I'hcic was iiothiiiii- altuiil liiiii told. iiHlitVcrfiit oi- tamo; ralluT. an cxtraonliiiarv lUOGKAT'IIICAL SKETCHES. 287 f<'rv(ir. I never met liiiii but to see this divine .inlor in his I'iiee. hear it in liis v(jiee. and niaik it in liis manner. Vet tliere w.-is no allrihnle in him his friends would perhaijs sooner sinr. He was as simple as lie was wise. Brii;ht and eheerinj;' views liis own mind mov<'d him to take. To him in his <;oodness, all was >^ood. The world was a arrett married, September 11, 1832, Mary Susan (ireen- wood, daughter of Dr. Greenwood of Boston, and sister of the emi- nent I'nitarian minister. Rev. Dr. F. W. P. Greenwood, minister of King's Chapel, a hxdy of the most beautiful and winning Christian character. She died INIarch 1."), 1 the Baptist Church in Wilton gave me a license to preach. In 18;31 I commenced to preach in East Wash- ington, and was ordained as pastor of the Baptist Church there Sep- tember 23, l83o. In 184o I was dismissed from the pastoral care of the church in East Washington, and became pastor of the Baptist 288 HISTORY OF WILTON. ('Iiiiich in New lUtsion tlic saiiii' year. In l'S.")o I was appointed by tlio Ni'w Ilaiiipsliirc l>ai)tist Convenliun as tlieir domestic mis- sionary. I laltored in this ca[)acity in Ac-worth, Marlovv and I'nity until l'S(;2. wlien 1 was appointed missionary and lluancial agent. In 187oston in January, 184(!. He married 3Iary Jane Derby of Salem, ^Massachusetts, in XH'd:). He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from liowdoin College in 18-18. He died November 28, 185(). "A man of sound judgment and self-sacrificing benevo- lence, combining with great i)ractical wisdom the utmost simplicity and [)urity of character." The following beautiful i)icture of Dr. Peabody, drawn by the loving hand of Rev. John II. Morison, D. 1)., for several years his associate in the New Bedford society, is as true as it is beautiful. It is taken from a sermon preached May 20, 1888, at the liftietii anniversary of the last services in the old church : It was my |)rivlk'j:;e fifty years ajjo to be ordiiimMl Ik re llic Mssociate pastor of this society witli one of whom 1 can liardl\ lliiiik witlioiil llic rlecpcst sense of i:;iateful emotion ami affection-. lie \va< one >>( tlij.' truest, wisest, saiiitliest of men. a man of widely extended leaiiniiji'. a man of far-reaeliiiiii;. self-forirettini>- sympathies and aflectious. ]oviii<>- and )>eloved as few men liave ever been, a man in wliose laiiie and Mlieial nature no room could l»e found for so mui-h as a momentary su-i-icsliou that was not ncneious antl manly, a man very modest in ids estimal<' (d' himself, if he tliou-^ht of himself al all. dillideut apparently in his hiter- eourse with others. Ijut in aii emer<;'eney no man w:is more iiulependent or seil-reiianl. and no man lira\er in tioulded limes nor truer to the ^^■- "j."'':<^it. ; mOGRAPIllCAL SKETCHES. 289 deepest couvietious of nature thau he. Once I leiiieinber. when we were returning from a sueeession of pari.sli ealLs, he said to nie, and I heartil\' assented to what he said : " Among all these homes which we have entered there is hardly one which it is not a pleasure and a privilege to visit." So it was. here, fifty years ago. And tlie cordial good feeling which united your ministers extended to all the members of their house- holds. A dear child* of his, beautiful in person and lovelj' even lieyond what is usual at that most attractive age, dying before slie had completed her tliirtieth year, bore to her grave a name whicli, from its associations, could not but bind all still more closely together. With these great qualities added to extraordinary beauty and personal attractions, our friend was trusted, beloved and honored as few men ever are. In any community he could not fail to have a commanding influence, especially with the most intelligent, highest and upright members of society. As a preacher, he was grave, impressive, instructive, with a voice sometimes hard, often monotonous, sometimes deep, rich, melodious, filling out as with organ tones passages of sustained moral dignity and power, sometimes like the sunlight at even-song, illnmiuating with richest hues pictures of rare poetic beauty, or, most effective of all, flowing as a tearful melody through passages of tender, melting pathos, such as I have never found in any other preachers. For five years we worked here together, the labors of the parish pretty equally divided between us, he the principal, I the assistant. It was a most hiippy, aftectionate union, no shadow of misunderstanding falling on the relationship which bound us to each other and to our own people. And it is a great happiness now to see the same friendship drawing our childreifs children affectionately together. HKV. WAHHKN lUKTON. lie was the son of Jonathan and Persis (Warren) liurtou. and was born, November 23, 1800, in Wilton. He was fitted for college by his pastor, Rev. Thomas lieede, and graduated at Har- vard in 1821. He went through the course of the Cambridge Divinity School, but was obliged to suspend his studies for a time on account of ill health. He travelled one summer as the agent of the American rnitarian Association, being the first who acted in that capacity. Health restored, and the course of study finished, he received the customary license to preach. In March, 1828, he was ordained as the first pastor of a new Unitarian Society at East Cambridge, Massachusetts. Resigning the charge of the society at the end of the first year, he supplied the pulpit at Washington for a time, and afterwards preached at Keene, Nashua, Hingham, Wal- thani and other places. In August, 1844, he entered upon his * riif lirst wilf of Cliarlfs VV^. Eliot, I'resiiJiiit of IJarvuril University. . i 290 HISTORY OF WILTON. duties iib ininifstei-:it-hiigo iu Ijostou, and renuiined in that position until the autumn of 184y. lie afterwards beeame niiuister-at-hirge and chaplain of the county prison in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he remained two years. He then devoted himself to writing and lecturing. He was the author of the " District School as It Was," " Home Education," and several other publications, and was an eminent i)romoter of education. He was a most earnest and enthusiastic man, of guileless childlikeness, and warm and affectionate sympathies. Born in the cold north, he had all the ardent temperament proverbially attributed to the children of a tropical clime. He married, June "2(!, 1828, Sarah, daughter of Deacon John and Sarah (Parker) Flint, a woman of rare beauty of person and character, who died October 11, 1836, and in 181.') he married INIary INIerritt, of Salem, INIassachusetts, who still survives him. He died in Salem, June (5, 18G(). His son and daughter by his first wife deceased before him. EPIIUAIM IJUOWN. He is the son of Ephraim and Sarah (King) Brown, and was born October 1, 181'.). He gave up his intention of a collegiate course upon his father's death, and took his father's place in the family and on the farm, and taught school in the winter. In 181^) he dis[)osed of the farm, and entered Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and soon after was elected assistant teacher in the Moody Gramnuir School iu Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1850 he engaged in trade, and in 1854 he invented and patented the safe.ty alarm money drawer, which now in some form is in universal use. From 1858 to 18(55 he gave popular lectures to lyceums, schools and societies on geology and paleontology. He has spent one season in Europe. In 1848 he was one of the founders of the Howard Life Insurance Company of Boston, and in 1865 was elected its president and treasurer. He was one of the originators of the First National Bank of Lowell in 18G4. He is a trustee in the Central Savings Bank of Lowell, and has acted as guardian and trustee in other cases. He is now engaged in the manufacture of cabinet lathes. OEOKGE IJROWN, M. 1). FliOM THE BUOWN (iKNKALOliY. He is the son of liphraim and Sarah (King) Brown, and was born October 11, 182;J. He fitted for college at Andover, Massa- BIOGKAl'HICAL SKETCHES. 291 cluisetts, eutered IJurlingtoii College, Vermont, studied luetlicine vvitli Dr. Noniuin Sniitli of (Jroton, Massacliuselts, and matricu- lated ill Jelfersou College, Philadelphia, and in the I'niversity of New York. In !«;")() he settled in Barre, Massachusetts, in the successful practice of his profession as a physician. In 1^-31 lie became the pioi)rietor of a small institution for the education of feeble-minded children, in Harre, which he and his wife have con- ducted with such ability, skill and success, that it has become an asylum widely known, and second to no other similar one in the world. Dr. IJrowu spent four months in P^urope, in 187."3, in visit- ing the principal public, and the most noted private, institutions of this class. lie found the reputation of the IJarre Asylum had preceded him, and ensured him access and welcome. He has been for several years a councillor of the Massachusetts Medical Society ; he is a member of the New England Psychological Society ;* also of the National Association of Superintendents of Asylums for the Insane ; and is president of the Association of American Sui)erin- tendents of Institutions for Feeble-minded Youth. In 1884, besides visiting almost every state in the Union, Dr. IJrown spent fourteen weeks in travelling on the Pacific and northwest coast. The buildings and grounds of his asylum manifest great taste, ingenuity and skill in tiieir plan and management, and in their adaptability to supply the wants, cultivate the sensibilities, and secure the com- forts of the inmates. The institution is a great blessing to the unfortunate, and most of those who leave it have become better fitted to Itear the burdens and carry on the battle of life. Dr. IJrown married, November 1, 1850, Catharine Wood of Groton, Massachusetts. Mm. IJrown is widely known as a writer for medical and popular magazines, and has furnished copious letters for publication from her note-book of travels in IMexico. KEV. LUlilM 15UKT0N UOCKWOOD. lie was the son of Lubiin and Lydia (IJurton) Rockwood, and the grandson of Ebenezer Rockwood, M. D., and was born August 8, 181(3. He studied at New Ipswich Academy, graduated at Dartmouth College in 183tJ, taugiit school one year and studied two years at Andover Theological Seminary, ending his studies there in 18i;3. He was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1841, and became financial agent of Union Theological Seminary in New York city for seven years. He married. May 1, 1845, 292 HISTORY OF WILTON. Ab])y Auu, daughter of Deacou Ezra Abbot. He was iustalled iu July, 1850, over the Congregational Church in Rocky Hill, Con- necticut, as colleague with Dr. Chapin. In 1850 he resigned his pastorate, and became agent for one year of the American Tract Society for Connecticut. In April, 1800, he was appointed secretary of the New England l)ranch of the American Tract Society, and removed to Koxbiiry, ^lassachusetts. He had his tract office and depository in IJoston, and was engaged in travelling much and in making public addresses throughout New England. He was distinguished for his efficiency and popular gifts. He continued in this service till his death, INI ay 7, 1872. His widow continues to reside in Koxbury. ^Ir. Rockwood was an earnest and devoted minister, of great wisdom and usefulness, and exerted a wide-spread influence in the religious bodies to which he consecrated his life. GEOKdE 1.. DASCOISIBK. HY GEOKGK W. IJUirxtES. George L. Dasconibe was born in Wilton, April 0, 1818. His early life was spent on the farm, with the privilege of attending the district school during the two terms, summer and winter, of each year. He was fortunate iu ol)taining instruction for a few terms at the Teachers' Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts. At the age of seventeen he began teaching what was called the winter term in the district schools of Wilton and the adjoining towns ; this occu- pation he followed during the winter for more than thirty years. The writer of this article was one of his pupils for several of those terms, and remembers him as a kind and lenient teacher, taking a lively interest in the best welfare of his scholars, Iteing thorough ih his methods, and winning for himself the respect and highest regard of his pupils and also of their parents. He was superintending school committee in this town for nearly twenty years ; sometimes having sole charge, at other times being associated with other gen- tlemen, in that important office. Mr. Dasconibe has always resided in his native town, and when not engaged in the schools, his occu- pation has been farming. He joined the Patrons of Husbandry, held various offices in that body, and was chaplain of the New Hampshire State Grange for six years. He was twice elected to represent the town in the State Legislature, serving in that body in 1858 and 185!) . May 25, 184!», he married .Julia A., daughter of Captain Ilermon Pettengill of Wilton. Tliey had only one child, a son, Everard BIOGRAPniCAL SKETCHES. 293 Willie, who graduated froiu liobart College in l-S.SO ; after gradua- tion he went to San Antonio, Texas, where he died the following year. •lOSKini IIALK ABBOT. IJV KUANCIS i:i,LIN(; WOOD ABBOT. Joseph Hale Abbot was the eldest son of Deacon Ezra and Rebekah (Hale) Abbot, of AViltou. He was born, September 25, 1802, on Abbot Hill, on the homestead farm originally settled in 1764 by his grandfather, Major Abiel Abbot, one of the most honored men of the town, who, as shown by the original com- missions still extant, had been " Captain of the Ninth Company in the Sixth Regiment of the Militia" of " His Majesty's Province of New Hampshire " under King George III., — successively " Second Major " and " First Major of the Fifth Regiment " of the State Militia in the Revolutionary war, — and for forty consecutive years either town olKcer in some responsible capacity or town repre- sentative in the State Legislature. That Deacon Ezra Abbot was no less honored and influential in town affairs than his father, is apparent in the fact that he was chosen to be president of the day at the memorable Wilton centennial celebration in 1831). His wife, Rebekah Hale, of Coventry, Connecticut, lineally descended from the Rev. .lohn Hale, first minister of the town of Reverly, Massachusetts, who died in 1700, was daughter of Lieutenant Joseph ILalo and niece of Captain Nathan Hale, both patriot soldiers in the Continental Army, and the latter famous as the " Martyr-Spy of the Revolution," whose pathetic fate and dying words, '• I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country 1 " were reverently remembered in that serious New Eng- land household. In a home dignilied and hallowed by such memories as these, Joseph Hale Abbot passed his early years. He began his prepara- tion for college in his native town under the Rev. Thomas lieede, and finished it, in 1818, under his venerated uncle, the Rev. Abiel Abbot, D. D., then principal of' Dummer Academy in Jiylield, Massachusetts. He was graduated at liowdoin College in 1822, standing very near the head of his class. After spending a year in Cambridge as resident graduate at Harvard College, he took charge of a select school at IJeverly, which he conducted with signal success. From 182;> to 1M27 he was tutor and librarian at liowdoin College, where he taught Latin, geometry, French and Spanish. From 1.S27 to 1hy :it riiillips Exotor Ao:uloiuy, thon inuloi tho I'harjio of his illustrious kinsman, Honjaniiu Ahbot, LL. D., wluMV ho jravo oxporiniontal looturos in ehenustry and natural phi- losophy, ami whoro ho groatly raisod and iniprovod tho I'haraotor of tho Kuiilish tlopartuiont. On May l.>, IS.U), at liovorly. Mas- saohusotts. ho uiarriod Fanny Klliuiiwood Laroom, dauixhtor of llonry and Fanny (Kllinsiwood) Laroom. and graiul-niooo of tho Hon. Nathan Hano, LL. 1)., mombor of tho (.'ontinontal (."onjiross in I78r)-S8, framor of tho famous '' Drdinanoo of 17S7." foundor of tho Dano Prnfossorship of Law in Harvard Inivorsity, oto. Fixmi 18;»;> to lS.'»i). with somo intormissions from impairod hoalth, Mr. Abbot oomluotod a privato sohool for young- hidios in IJoston, anil gainod tho hiiihost ropntation as an ablo, oonsoiontious and sncoossful oduoator. From 18,")i> to ISOO ho was oooupiod ohiotly in propariuii" sciontitio dotlnitions for Woroostor's (.Jnarto l^iotionary. From I8()l to 18()7 he was principal of tho Hovorly High Sohool, and loft so vloop an impression of his oharaotor upon the minds of his pni>ils, that, on his retirement, they formed the "Abbot Associa- tion, " which tlonrished in great usefulness for many years, in order to perpetuate with grateful atTeotion the memory and inHuence of his wise instructions. From 18(!7 to 1872 he resided chioHy in Boston, taking a few privato pupils and pursuing his favorite studios. He died at the house of his daughter, in Cambridge, April 7, 187.". In 18;)8 Mr. Abbot was elected a resident fellow of tho Amer- ican .Vcadomy of Arts and Sciences, in which ho took the doopost interest to the ilay of his death, ami in which ho sorvotl with dis- tinction as recording secretary fivm 18.'>0 to 18.')i\ winning golden opinions by tho unusual accuracy and fulness of his minutes t>f scientilic discussions and anitributions. In October, 18 10, he pub- lished in Silliman's Journal tho lirst oomplete scientilic explanation of tho *• Pneumatic Paradox," describing now and original oxpori- ment-s of groat interest and value. In Juno, 1818. ho published in Littoll's Living Ago an important article on "Principles Kecog- ni/od by Soiontitic Men Applied to the Ether Contiwersy," and in tho Atlantic Monthly, June, 18()8, another on "The Discmery of Etherization." Ho also ct^ntributed to the North .Vmorican Review, October, 18,")('), a review of " Consolations of Solitude," a book of poems by Dr. John W. Handall, grandson of Samuel .\dams, whiih ilesorves to be far more witloly known than it is. For the last tiftoon years of his lifo Mr. AltlnM was laboriously i>ropanng an IJIOOKAI'IIICAL .SKETCHES. 295 oii<;ijial woik on Krif^lisli j^rfunrnar, irK-ori>oratiii<£ rnolliods arifl K'SuHs of !i lifc-tiino of .saf^fu-ioiiK study; hut. hr- rlid not. livr- to 'omplclf; if.. ^'^^-y yf^firs of patient, painstaking^, consciontious IaJ)or as a toaflier and scholar— tlufro is littlo to dazzio tlio innagination in snrli a career as that. IJut the love, respect and veneration of his pupils, many of whom attained f,'reat distinction in afU^r-life, and :iIkm e all the consciousness of duty done, were U> him the sweetest of :ill rewards. Jn oiitwarrl manner grave, dignificfl and courtly, yet always considerate and kindly, he s[)eedily won and lastingly retained the hearts of his sdiolars. Aljsr>lute tnithfnlness, a chival- rous love of justice, an integrity of the intellect no less than of the life, yet with this an almost womanly tenderness of soul, were the Ited-rock of his character. No jiister tribute; was ever paid than these words of his widow, who for ten years survived him : " Inlel- If'fhuil Hiijteriority and moral purity — those were the qualities I lirst required in my maiden ideal of a life-companion ; and. looking for these in your father, 1 was never disappointerl." (IIAPTER XXX. G E N E A L O (1 1 E 8 OF FAMILIES. In this chapter we have endeavored to give the abridged genealo- gies of Wilton families, native or resident. It has been a work of mnoh labor and perplexity, and not nnlikel}', with onr utmost care and caution, it will be found to have many errors and omissions. Many families do not keep accurate records of the births, mar- riages, places of residence, and deaths of their OAvn kindred. In submitting this part of the History, therefore, to the public, the authors crave the indulgence of readers and critics. We can only say that we have done what we could, not what Ave would. We have sought also to systematize the work, and to reduce the broken and fragmentary details, which have been collected, into such order and form that they may be easily intelligible. By this uniformity we trust that greater facility may be gained in deciphering what to strangers may be but dry and uninteresting bundles of facts, bi)t what to relatives antl friends glow with life and reality, and touch the holiest chords of memory and affection. Also we hope that families ma}' be awakened to the value and iniportance of more full and accurate records of their domestic life, so that the chroniclers of r.187 ma}' not experience the same embarrassment and trouble wc have had in tracing the genealogy of families of the last century and a half of our history. The limitation of space has made it necessary to arrange the gene- alogies as concisely as is consistent with ease of comprehension. The numbers in the margin of the genealogies serve to facilitate reference and to enable tiie reader to trace ancestry or descent. Kach person has a number ; and those who became heads of fami- lies are numbered twice. The name of each head of a family is prinliMl in small i-apital letters ; the enclosed number following his .'tit.< X -«^ ^4i^^^ GENEALOGIES : ADAMS. 297 name refers ])ack to his position as cliiUl. The names of his chil- dren folloAv, printed in small letters, each with a marginal nnmber ; the enclosed number after the name of a child points out his future position as head of a family. To illustrate by example : if we wish to trace the ancestry of Charles A. Haldwiu, whose marginal number in the Baldwin genealogy is 112, we shall find his father's name by looking for the name printed in small capital letters next above his. We find it thus : " lOi), John Bradley (;>«)." If we turn to 58, and look for the name in small capital letters next a])ove, we learn that John Bradley's father was " 50, Loammi ;" and so we pass through " 13, Timothj^" " 4, John," " 3, John," '' 2, Thomas," until we come to " 1, John Baldwin," the original emi- grant. It will be observed that the surname, when it is the name common to the family, is omitted to avoid needless repetition ; when an}' are recorded having a different surname from that of the family in which they are classed, that name is always given, but is enclosed within marks of parenthesis to show that it is not a middle name. The following abbreviations will be frecpieutly used : b. for born ; ch. for child or children ; n. ch. for no children ; d. for died ; dau. for daughter ; gen. for genealogy ; grad. for graduate or grad- uated ; m. for married ; unm. for unmarried ; res. for resides, resided or residence. ADAMS FAMILY.* 1. Daniel Emerson Ada-MS, b., Camden, Me., Jmic 22, 1832. lie was the iSQii of llov. Darwin Adams, who was the .sou of Daniel Adams, M. D., for many years a physician in Mont Vernon, whose practice extended into Wilton, and who was well known as the author of Adams's Arithme- tic and other school books. Mr. Adams's mother, Catharine II. Sniitli. was dau. of IJev. Eli Sniitli, minister lor tliirty-six years of the Con,iire<;a- tional Clunch of Ilollis. and was a descendant of IJev. Daniel Emerson, tlie lirst nnnister of Mollis, and well known in Revolutionary history. Mr. Adams «rraduated at ]$an{>;or Seminary in 18G0, and has been settled as a ConL FAMITA'. 1. MosK.s AvKKMi.i. lived in Anihorst until about tlic i-Iose of the iti'vohilionarv War. lie was in ('ai)t. Nathan Tiallard's company at the ahinu of Juno 20, 1777. anil uoivcd fourteen days. He was in ("apt. John (loss's company at the battle of l{ennin-es. b. April 17. 17S0: m.. Feb. 2;{. ISi:!. Olive Foster. 4. .^arah. b. May 11. 1702. I5.MJ)WI\ FAMIT.V. 1. Joiix BAl.DAvrN. probably from Hertfordshire, Fnu;l;ind. came to Hillerica, Mass.. in ICr).")-. m.. May 15, 10.-).-., Mary Richardson of W..burn. Mass. 2. Thomas, son of precediufj, b. March 2(1. 1(172 : ni. .Sarah French. li. John, son of precedino-, b. Nov. 10. 1000: m.. May I, 172.-.. Sarah Hill. 4. Joiix. son of precedino-, b. Nov. 1, 17;n : m.. Feb. :!, 17.-.S, Eliza- beth l»arkhurst of Chelmsfonl, Mass. Children who lived in Wilton : '). John (S), b. March ;{, 17r.O. «. Timothy (13), b. April l.'{, 1702. 7. Asa (23). b. Xov. 1.-., 1770. 5. John (5), b. Marcli ;{, 17.-.0: m. is.ibel I'.e.inl: came t(. Wilton and res. on the farm now owned by .Feremi.di Driscoll: att<'r some years removed to Vermont, (^hildren : *,K John, b. June 13, 1782. 10. Sally, b. Feb. 1, 1787. 11. James, b. July i;{, 1780. 12. Susanna, b. \wr. 10. 1701. 13. Timothy («). b. April i;{, 1702; d. pn.bably in 182:5. lb' c.ime to Wilton in 1788, and lived on the place now owned by S. H. Dunb.ir. He m., 1787. Frndenc(> Chai)maii, dan. of Davis and Hann.ah (Fe.icock) Clia|>- man of 'IVwksbury. .Mass.. who was b. Sept. 2(i. 1708, and d. Sept. I!. 1810. Children: 14. Frudence. b. June 10. 1788; d.. Wilt(..n. .Xnii'. 12. I8.-.0: r<'s. in Weston and Andover. \"t.: m. Xathaii Ilessellon. 180:.. who d. Jan. I. 181 J. .See ll(>sselton jjen. l.'». Kebecca, b. Dec. IS, 178!); d. youuii". I(». Timothy (2«), b. Oct. il. 1701. 17. ttebecca (3r>), b. April 11, 170:{. 15. Il.inn.ih (38), b. Feb. 2;{, 170.'.. 1^>. Joel (4(J). I>. Nov. 2.-.. 17itO. i GENEALOGIES : BALDWIN. 299 20. Betsey, b. Dec. .}(), 1708; d. younjj-. 21. neubeii (53), b. Nov., ISOO. 22. Loniiinii (55), b. Dee. 27. lSO:i. 23. Asa (7), b. Nov. 15, 1770; d. M.-ireli 27, 1S42. Cniiie to Wilton ;il)out 170.") :iiul res. on the place now owned by his son, Tvnther. lie ni., Feb. 11, 170.-), Rutli Kidder of Tewksbury, Mass., who d. Sej)!. 21. ISO.I; Ml., 2d, Oct. 2."., 1807, Snsanna Kidder, who d. Sept. 21, 18.-)1. ('hildr(>n : 24. Asa, b. .Inly 1!), 17!)8. He was thrown I'roin a horse July U. 1812. antl d. fioni the injuries then received. 25. I>uther (00), b. Sept. 5, 1802. 2«. Timothy (1({). b. Oct. 11, 1701. lie res. in Mont V«MM..n mid d. there May 2"!, 18G0. lie ni., .lune, 18I(;, Sally M:irsh:ili. who d. May 21. 1821; ni., 2d, Nov. 11, 1824. Sylva Averill ot Mont Vernon, who d. March 28,1807. Children: 27. Lydia Jane ((J4), b. June :}(>, 1817. 2S. Until Ann, b. Sept. 10, 1818; d. Dec. 2, 18.-):{. 2». Hannah Marshall, b. April M, 1820; d. April 7. 1801. 30. Samuel li., b. Jan. 1, 1822; d. Sept. 18, 1822. 31. Jolni B., b. Aujv. 8, 182.'5; d. Nov. 20, 182:5. 32. Sarah Caroline, b. Sept. 27, IS.'JO; d. Marcli ■'}, 18:{2. 33. ]\[ary Anj^eline, b. Aug. 2, 18:32; d. Aufy. 21, 18;M. 34. Sabrina Frances (GO), b. March LI, 18.'J0. 35. Kkhix'CA (17), I). April 11, 170:]; d. Oct. 18. 1820. Ifcs.. I,ynde- boiouijjh. She ni., June 27, 1815, James f-. Clark. Children : 30. David Dickey (Clark) (71), 1). Sept. 18, 181S. 37. Elizabeth (Clark), b. Dec, 1810; d. Oct. 0, 1828. 3M. Haxxaii (IH), b. Feb. 2:5, 1705; d., Lyndeboron:h, where they reside. 41. Willi.ini Henry (Clark) (85), b. April 28, 1827. 12. .lanK's r.rooks (Clark), b. Oct. 15, 1828; d. Nov. I. 18.50. 43. Asa IJahUvin (Clark) (SH), b. Oct. 17, 18;}1. 44. Elizal)eth (Clark), 1). 18;« ; d. Sept. i:{, 18;{7. 45. Frank Gray (Clark), b. Feb. 22, 1S:{8; j,nad. Andicisl Colleoe, 1802, Andover Theolooical Seminary, 1800; res., West Mcdlonl. Mass. ITo m., Aug. 11, 1804, Cliarlotte McCoy of Feterborouiih. 40. Joel (10), b. Nov. 25, 170G; d. April 10, 18,50. He remove. Hannah Jane (113), b. Sept. Ki, 1841. 00. T.lTn?:i{ (25). b. Sept. .">. 1802. He has always res. on tlie home- stead, and is now. 1888. the oldest native livinj; in AVilton. He ni.. Jidy !>. 1837, Phebe V. liichardsoa of Sutton. Children : 01. A.Sii (11«), b. June 4, 1838. 02. Ruth Ann, b. Feb. U), 1841 ; d. \n^. 12. 1874. 03. Mary (124), b. March 22, 1843. 04. Lydia Jank (27), b. June 30. 1817: d., Mont Vernon. April 2(!, 18G8. She m., Jan., 1841. William Harrison Snntb of Mont Vernon. Children : 05. Emeline M. (Snntb). b. .Sept. 18. 18|41 ; d. Au«>:. 4. 1847. 00. Lenora Ann (Smith). 1). Feb. 27, 184."). 07. Abbie Joseplune (Smith), b. Jan. 27, 1847. OH. Marcella (Smith), b. March 13, 18r)(i; m.. Fel). 2."). 18S(). (Jeorge W. Hatch, M. D., and res. in Wilton. 0». Sabhina Fuancks (34), b. March 15, 18.30 : m.. Dec. 3. 18.->7. Joseph W. Averill of Mont Vernon, where they res. Clnld : 70. Chester Baldwin (Averill). b. Jan. 17, 1807. 71. David Dickey ((^lark) (30), b. Sept. 18, 1818; res., I,ynde- borough; m.. April 22. 1842, Sophronia Dickinson, who d. May 13. 1872. Children : 72. William Train (Clark), b. 31ay 7. 1843; m.. -S'pt. 3. 1807. !.. .Jen- nie Eichards and lives in Boston, Mass. 73. M:u-y Jane (Clnrk), b. March 22, 1845; d. Nov. 24. 1804. 74. Gorham Brooks (Clark), b. April 18, 1847; served in the civil war in Fifth liejjt.. Mass. Vol., and d. July 24, 1805, from disease eontra<'teil in the service. 75. Edna Au<;iista ^Clark). b. April 7. 184!»; d. Oct. 20. 1870. She m., Jan. 4, 1800, Wallace Cl:irk of PeterlH)roujih. 70. Laura Ann (Clark), b. March 7, 1852; m.. .June 14. 1877. (ieorirc J. Carson of Mont Vernon, where they reside. 77. .lames Lin/.ey (Clark), b. Mav 25, 18,50; m.. Dec. .30. 1885. ],iz/ie C. Wall.icr. h'es., Nashua. ;s. Sarah Melissa (Clark), b. Nov. 17, 1S50. :*.). ni;iJKCCA Baldwin (Clark) (39), b. Feb. 20. 1824: m.. .Ian. 5. 1847. Olivci Perham. who d. Feb. 24. 1870. Pes.. I.vndeborouirb. Chil- dren : 50. (u-oi-o-,. Olivfi- ^l',.rbam). b. May 12. 184S: d. Au>;-. 1!). 1840. 51. Brooks Clark (Perham). b. Oct. 24. 1851 ; d. Feb. !). 18.53. GENEALOGIES : BALDWIN. 301 M2. Charles Liiizey (Porhaii)), h. Jan. li. 1854: lu.. F"cl). l(i. 1878. Emma J. Tarbell of Mont Vernon. Kes., Lyndeborough. H3. Geor. .I(M1N lii;Ai>i.i;v (58). b. ,I;iii. 7. 1830: m.. May. ISOl. Jaiio O. Curtis of l>yii(li'l»oi(Hiiili, who d. 8ei)t., 18(;5. lie m.. Jil. Jan., 1872, Loiii.*;o E. IViiiaiu. who il. Oct. IG, 18SG. Children : 110. Lewis II., 1). ,Iaii. 25, 1873. ill. Florence L., b. Sei)t. 4, 187G. 112. Charles A., b. .July U, 1878. 113. Hannah Jank (5J)), b. .Sept. 16, 1841; ni.. .Ian. 7, 1808. Fied. A. Ricliardsou of Lyudcborou!>;h. where they reside. Children : lU. (jieorge Allen (IJichardsoa), b. Dec. 30, 1808 : d. April 2. 187.'). 115. Kred I'crlcy (Jtichard.son), b. Dec. 31, 1882. 11«. A^A (Gl), b. June 4, 1838. He res. on the homestead in Wilton. He in., Dec. 5, 1870, Lucy A. Hichardson of Hudson. Children: 117. William, )». June 30, 1871 : d. .luly 1, 1872. lis. Mary, b. Auj?. 12, 1872: d. March 7. 1881. IIJ). Ida If., b. Nov. 7. 1874. 120. Ldward S.. b. Aug. .*), 1879. 121. IJenjan»in D., b. Aug. 2, 1882. 122. Eugene, b. July 25, 1885; d. Jan. 2!K 188(;. 123. Nellie G., b. Dec. 4, 1880. 124. Maky («3), b. March 22, 1843; ni.. Nov. 21, lSii7. William 11. Barron of Andierst, who d. Sept. 8, 1875. She m.. 2d. Jan. 7. 1880. .loseph Langdell. Children: 125. Infant dau.; d. Oct. 10, 1800. 126. Luther M. (Langdell), 1). June 12, 1881. BALES F.VMILV. 1. William Balks was an involuntary emigrant to this i-ountry from Wales, having been impre.ssetl and put on board a man of war that was to sail to America. It is said that he was a very small man, but very active. On arriving at Salem he deserted, and. being closely imrsned. rushed into ;i house where a woman was seateil on a bench, spinning ui>on a linen wheel, and implored her to secrete him. She raised one side of t'iic large hooj) around the l)Ottom of her dress, which it was then the fashion to wear, and told him to crawljunder it. luunediately the pursuers came and asked if a man had entered there; she, still busy with her wheel, replied, ''A little fellow rushed thnuigh here." Thej' said they would take the liberty to search the liouse, and did so, Init went away without linding the deserter. No doubt William Bales had good cause tt) (hiidc highly of wliat would now be thought :i most ludicrous fashion. It is s.iid he helped John Dale to build his lirst camp in this town ; from which we infer that he i>robably arrived at Salem about the time Mr. Dale was starting for Salem-Canatla. Mv. Bales settled- on lot No. 18 in the lirst lange. We havi- no record of his l>irth. marriage or tleath. We have found no record or tradition that he had more than one child, Williaui. 2. W1LLIA.M, son of preceding, b. Aug. 22, 1752, settled on the home- stead with his father. He tK)ught of Jo.. John Albert, b. March 8, 1814; d. Sept. 30, 1832. 17. Milly C, b. Nov. 1, 1817; m.. April 18, 1S38, A. Marshall Whitte- more. Res., Greenfield; n. ch. 18. S. Brooks (33), b. July 25, 1819. 19. Nancy K., b. June 24, 1821 ; d. .Fan. 8, 1824. 20. Nancy K., b. May 4, 1824. 21. Joan Marian, b. April 25, 182S. 22. Charles J., b. May 1, 1832; d. Sept. 30, 1832. 23. Charles A. (35), 1). Feb. 24, 1>S35. 24. Martha A., b. May 21, 183^1; d. Feb. 20, IS 12. 25. Ezra (12), 1). April 16, 1799; d. May 10, lSS-2. For about 19 years he owned and occujjied the farm which his grandfather h.id cleared up. He was a famous druimner, was appointed major-drunniier, and was afterwards known as Major Bales. In l.sl2 he moved to the farm at the village; he was a good townsman. A few years before his death lie 304 HISTORY OF WILTON. became bliiul. lie iii.. Juue, 1823, Ilaiiiiali VVil;«ou. who d. Feb. 14, 1S77. Childreu : 26. Chloe A., b. May IG, 1824; m. Samuel X. fenter. 27. Elsie, b. April 2, 1826; m. Sewull Adams. 2H. Edwin E/ra (39), b. March 10, 1828. 29. Abigail W., b. Xov. 19, 1831 ; m., Jan. 6, 1852, William II. Barnes. 30. Ilauuah K., b. Sept. 13, 1835; d. Nov. 6, 1S50. 31. Martlia A., b. Oct. 22, 1838; m. Sumner B. Emerson. 32. Helen I., b. Oct. 22, 1842; m. Charles H. Russell. 33. S. B^OOKj* (18), b. July 25, 1819; d. Oct. 1, 1860. He m. Olive, dau. of Luther Blauchard, of Milford, who resides at Nortli Chelmsford. Mass., witli their daughter: 34. Georgiana K.. b. Sept. 20, 1848; m.. Xov. 10. 1870. Charles II. Holt. 35. CllAULES A. (23), b. Feb. 24, 1835. He carried on the carriage- smith and blacksmith business in company with his brother, S. Brooks, until the death of the latter. He continued the business until April 1, 1871, when his health failed him, and he rented his shop and tools to W. P. Putnam for five years. At the end of that period they entered into partnershij) and liave since done business under the flrm-name of Bales & Putnam. Charles A. m., 1st, June 17, 1859, Frances M. Hardy of Green- field, wlio d. at Saratoga Oct. 11, 1873. He m., 2d, Sept. 15. 1874, Sarah A. Brown of Temple, wlio d. Aug. 1, 1883. He m., 3d, Sept., 1884, Mary Campbell of X'ew Boston. Children : 30. George E., b. Sept. 14, 1802; a graduate of Phillips Exeter Acad- emy, and now, 1885, studying law in Boston. 37. Bessie F., b. Sept. IG, 1877. 38. Harold Campbell, b. April IG. 1887. 3J). Edwin Ezra (28), b. Marcli 10, 1828; d. March 30, 1884. He set- tled on tlie farm with his fatlier, and they built a barn with a cellar under the whole l)uilding, and improved the farm by under-draining and l)y tearing uj) the dogwood bvishes that had infested the pasture for many years. lie was a good townsman, industrious and much respected. He m., Xov. 23, 1854. Frances A. Putnam of Lyndeborough. Children : 40. Perley Warren, b. Jan. 20, 1859: d. March 21, 18G0. 41. Willie Edwin, b. Feb. 22, 1801. 42. Walter ISlunroe, b. April G, 18G3. 43. (Iiester Putnam, b. May 10, 1869. 44. Dora Belle, b. Aug. 17, 1871. BALLARD FAMILIES. I 1. Xatiian Ballaki), b., Andover, Mass.; d. Jan. 14, 1835, aged 90 yrs. 2 uios. He came to Wilton as early as 1765, and settled on the farm now owned 1)y Pierce and A. H. Gage. He served several years as selectman. He was fiist lieut. of Capt. Benjamin Taylor's company which MKinb.Ml Iroin Amlierst, Dec. 8, 1775, to Winter IFill. He was captain of a company that marched from Amher.st and Wilton for Ticon- deroga on tlie alarm of June 29, 1777, as far as No. 4, Charlestown. There GENEALOGIES : BALLARD. 305 they n-ccivod onk-rs lo r«'tvirii. ami iiiairlu-d biu-k as (ar as Duliliii. I>ut at Dublin they -wviv ordered by express to resume their luarcli tor Tieou- dero^a with all speed. They reaelied Otter (reek. Vt.. when news came nt the evaeu.-ition of Ihe I'orl . Tlie lime of scrviee was IS days. Dr. Houtou. in his history of Coneord. says thai \atlian Hailard was in the l)attle of JJeuiiiui^ton. as lieut. in (apt. (u»s.s"s company, ajid that he eom- manded the eomi)any on the day of tlic battle. He moved from Wilton to Concord about 17S2. lie ni. Hannah Holt. Children, all born in Wilton: 2. Hannah. ti. Sarah, b. April VJ. \7W; m., June I, 1707. (apt. W. I'etten,i^-ill. 4. Mary, b. May S, 170S; ni. (apt. Amos Holt. 5. r.elty. b. Au<;-. 10, 1771 : m. JTicliard Taylor JJuss. .See Buss jroii. (J. I'hebe. b. April . '{(I. 177;!. 7. Nathan, b. Kel). 21. 177.'.. lies.. Concord. He worked on the farm in the summer and taujyht school in the winter for tea years. He ni., May 2!», ISOO. Hannah IJuss, dau. of Stephen and I'Jiebe (Keycs) Buss. See lUiss ;^en. They had 11 ch. 8. John (11), b. Feb. 22. 177N. t). Ezra. b. Feb. 0. 17S0; d. Sept. KJ, 17S1. 10. ']'im.)tliy. b. Jan. I, 1782; d. Jan. 14, 1782. 11. John (8). b. Feb. 22. 1778: d. Sei)t. 28, 18,-),-). Farmer, and res. on the farm now owned l»y Curtis Jiellows. He m., Jan. 20, 1808, Rhoda Bales, who d. Jan. I."i. IS.JO. Set; Bales er, • nlisted, Marcli, 1777, for three years, ami, at the end of that period, enlisted for anotluir term of three year>. Ifiah. Jun.. in. Lois . (hildren: 2. David Lovejoy, b. .March. 1 7s:.. :{. William, b. ()et.2. 1787. 1. Loi>. b. .May i;{. 1700. BAKKKK FAMIIJKS. 1. David Bai^kku, b. 17.'!2. jn-oliably res. on the liiitli ranjie. which was afterward annexed to Temiile. He m. Sar.-ih Barker <>\' Methuen, Mass., aud had twenty-two children. .Vccordiiiii' to Wilton record one of his sons was b. 17(>4. 306 HISTORY OF WILTON. 2. Thkodokk, son of preceding;, b. Marcli .jl, 17<>2; in.. 17v^8, Kebecca Heald; ni , 2d, 1SU(>, Elizabotli Coilis.s of Sak-ni, Ma.ss. The yoiniJ?<''*t dau. by lir.st wife ni. Steplion Putnam of Wilton, who settled in Steuben Co., X. Y. Children bv 2d wife: 3. Louise, b. Oct. 11, 1S07; d. Juue3, 1853; in., Dec. (i, 1832. Orin Blood. A few years before she d. they removed to Wilton. 4. Theodore («), b. Jan. 24, ISO!). o. Olive, b. Feb .4, 1811 ; m., March 1, 18.31, Oliver W. Boynton. See Boyuton gen. 6. Theodore (4). b. Jan. 24, ISO'I ; m.. April 10, 1832, Kaehel ( ragin. Kes., Temple. Of his children tlie following are residents of Wilton : 7. Nathan, b. June 10, 1833; m., Jan. 23, 18(J8, Lucy Maria Burton. .See Burton gen; n. ch. lie owns the building erected, 182!>, by (!ol. lAither Dascomb and used for many years as a bobbin factory. 8. Theodore (10), b., Temple, May 4, LS.S.J. 9. Artcmas O., b. May 13, 1844; m., Jan. 23, 1883, Carrie E. Slieldon. In Sept. 1881, he opened a grocery store at East Wilton and still carries it on; he has been twice elected Supervisor of Check list. 10. Theouoke (H), b.. Temple, May 4, 183.3. lie worked for Beii.ja- iiiin Baker in 18r)8, Til) and "00. On Nov. 18, 1808, lie began to work for D. Whiting & Sons, and continues in their employ. He m., May 2, 1801, Electa C. Senter, wlio was b. June 10, 1841. Children: 11. Frank A. (14), b., Temple, Nov. 7, 18(il. 12. Allen L., »)., Wilton, March 23, 18()7. 13. Herbert T., b. July lii, 180!). 14. Frank A. (11), b.. Temple, Nov. 7, 1801 ; m., March .">, 188.">, Alice F. Holt of Milford, who was born Feb. 20, 1803. Chilil: 15. Edith Alice, b. Oct. 10, 1880. 1. Daniel Barker was in Ca[>t. William Walkers company to recn- force the army in New Vork from Dec. ."),'177(!, to March l."», following. He m. Bathsheba . Children: 2. Bath.sheba, b. Sept. 0, 1769. 3. Dorcas, b. May 30, 1771. 4. i'hebe, b. May 3, 1773. o. Louis, b. April 1!), 177o. «. Sarah, b. April l.j, 1777. 7. Khoda, b. Aj.ril 12, 1770. 1. Leonard Barker owned and liv(!d on tlie farm, previously owned by Jolm Buxton, and now belonging to John I). Wilson. In 181.3 he sold liis farm to Captain David Wilson and moved into the house opitosite Gardner Blanchard's, where he res. a))out three years. He m.. May 31, 1801, Hannah, dau. of Nathaniel Sawyer. Children: 2. Hannah, b., Wilton. .May 23, 1807; m. ; d., Troy. N. V. 3. Leonard, b.. Wilton, Jan. 20, 180!); d. June 1». 180!». i. Anna Sawyer, b., Wiltou, Oct. 22, 1810. GENEALOGIES : BARKER. 307 5. LeoiiJird, b., AVilton, April 2;{, 1S12; settliMi in BatJivia, 111. 6. Aiiuii Sawyer, f)., Wilton, Au^. 24, 1814; in.; d., Cohoes, N. Y. 7. Nathaniel Sawyer, 1)., Wilton; unni. ; res., Salem, X. ^'. H. riiineas, b., Saleni, N. V., ISlC; ni. ; one eh. 5). Betsey Russell, b., Saleni, iST. Y., Jan. IS, ISIS; in.; died Cohoes, N. Y. 10. Abbot, 1)., Salem. X. Y., Jan. 20, 1820; in. ; settled in Illinois. 11. Achsah, b., Salem, X. Y., Sept. 2;^, 1824; m.; res., Salem, X. Y. 12. Sarah llolt, b., Saleni, X. Y., April, 1827; in.; res., Warsaw, Va. BAliXES FAMILY. 1. AauonBahnes, b., Marlborough, Ma^s., April 14, 177o. He was a eloth-dresser and settled in ']'eiiii)le in the latter part of the last century. lie m. Lj'dia Xutting. who was b., IVpperell, Mass., June 22, 1773. ('Iiil- dren : 2. Aaron (9), b., Pepperell, Mass., Feb. I.'., 1708. 3. Lydia, b.. Temple. Oct. 2;j, 1790. •1. Harvey, b., Temple, Jan. 2;{, 1801. lie came to Wilton in 1S25, and traded for two or three years in the east part of the house now owned by (iardner Blanchard. For two years of the time he was postmaster. 5. William, b., Temple, Aug. 24, 1803. 6. Martha, b., Temple, Sept. 10, 1807. 7. Aeh.sah, b., Temple, Aug. 3, 180!). 8. John, b.. Temple, May 27, 18]-_>. 9. Aakon (2), b., Pepperell, Mass., Feb. 1."), 1708; d. Aug. 12, 1870. He occupied the mill in Temple formerly owned by his father until 18,T). then res. in Tepperell for four years. In 1830 he came to Wilton and car- ried on Uw saw mill and carding and clothing mill, formerly owned by Oliver Whiting, which he tinally bought. His mill was the last used in Wilton for dressing cloth of domestic manufacture. On Nov. 30, 1822, lie was commissioned cornet, and afterward second licut. and first lieut. and on April Ki, 1827, captain of the cavalry in the 22d regt. of militia. He m. Hepsey, dau. of Maj. Francis Blood of Temple, who was b. Sept. 10, 1707; d. March 2, 1870. See Blood gen. Children: 10. Lydia L., b.. Temple, Aug. 12, 1820; m., Xov. 10, 1843, David Lovejoy. See Lovejoy gen. IK Aaron F., b.. Temple, April 28, 1823; d., Nashua, Feb. 21, 1885. He was a painter and paper hanger. He in., 1st, Nancy Campbell, by whom lie had one son, (Jeorge F., who d. May 30, 1871, aged 14 years. H(! 111., 2d, Ellen Marvell of Milford, by whom he had two daughters. 12. Helen M., b.. Temple, Feb. 20, 1827; m., Dec. 14, 1843, Josiuui M. Holt. See Holt gen. 13. William Harvey (10), b., Temple, .May I, 1831. 14. Infant son, b. June 30, 1834. 15. Charles K., b., Pepperell, Mass., March 21, 183(1; d.. Hot Springs, Ark., July 14, 1870. A jeweller and watch-maker. He sullercd much from illness and lameness. 308 HISTORY OF WILTON. 1(>. \Vii,i,[A:\r Hakvkv (13). 1).. 'rniipU'. 'Slay 4. ISIJI. His ))u>inoss for many yt'.irs w;is cloUi (Iresftiiiii;. wool rardiiifj and sawiiiji luniln'r. Iff lias Itfcn sclci'tnian for two years, anil sexton for several years jiasi. I'or some years lie lias reeeived sunnner boarders. lie m.. .Ian. (I, isr>2. Alii- ^ail U'.. dan. <.! K/ra and JIannah (Wilson) T.ales. See liab's oen.. (20). Childivii: 17. Fred \Villi>. I.. Oel. 1-1. ls:>7. IS. Las (■asa>. 1.. .Inly 'UK lS(i;',. DAJJlfETT 1 AMILIES. 1. KlUAKZKi; nAKKKTT. eldest son of Oliver and Anna fFiske) Bar- rett, was 1).. (■helmsford. Mass.. Mareli 10. 17(1:2: d. Feb. 10. ls2(i. II.' m. .Ian<' need, who was h., Westford. Mass.. .luly 1:5. 1770. She m.. 2d. Mareh 17. IS.M. Kidiraini Woodward of LyndelM.ron.iiii and d.. April 1.!. IS I!), aned 7S yrs. '.) mos. Children: 2. Xaiiey. 1... Westford. Mass.. Dee. 2s. 17!Mi: m.. Dee. 27. ISIO. Fdward lleniek. See Ilerriek ,i>-eii. :{. Oliver. 1... Westford. Nov. 21. 17;i2: d. Se|)t. 21. 17!t:i. 4. Zimri (S). b.. Westford. Nov. .{. 17!)."). .>. Oliver (U). 1).. Westford. Feb. .j, 17ii.s. (>. Fli/.a. b.. (iroton. Mass.. Aug-. 12. 1S02: in., .luly 17. 1S2;!. l/ziel Sheldon of Wilton, and d. June 11. ISd!). See Sheldon i;en. 7. Hoxana. b.. Wilton. Oct. 12, ISO."): d. .Ian. .">. isod. 5. ZiMKi (4). b.. Westford, Muss.. Nov. .!. 17'.i:.; d. May .{, iStiO. At the time of tiis marriaj'e he owned a ]iart of the farm, known as the Batehelder farm, where he lived ten years, when he sold this and boiiiiht the jdaee owned 1).\ .lames I{. Means. He lived there l)Ul a lew years, sold the plaee and bouj;ht the portion, yet unsold, of the Samuel lluleliin- >oii farm at Kasi Wilton, on whieh the business pait of tlie villa.ii'e is now situated. He was an honest, intellijjfent and, upright man. a good citizen, a kind neii^hbor. an induliijent Imsband and father, a moral, liberal-minded man, a sueeessful farmer aiul hianiel and Persis (Maynardl r.aiehelder. See Batehelder .^^en (21 ). ( hildren : «. Samuel (20). b. Au',^ 7. ISiU. 10. Persis .lane. b. Aui--. 11, 18;J2 ; unm.: d.. WMltoii. Feb. 27, ISSC. 11. Almira. b. Oet. 2:), 18:5;^; d. Oel. I. IS.-m. 12. William (2.">). b. ,luly 2. is;i(;. 13. Naney Elizabeth (2»), b. .Sept. 2!). is;{s. 11. OI.IVKH (5). b.. Westford, Mass.. Feb.- .••>, 1 7!)S : .1. Nov. 2;{, 1S7(;. He was an industrious and sueeessful farmer, res. until his death on the homestead bouj;ht by his father in lS(i;{. He was a man of Jiood natural ability, strenjilhened and improveil by <>;eneral reailiiii;- ;md sell'-eiilture. He held military olliees up to the rank of major, was town clerk for two years, selectman for (deven years, representative to the Eegislatiu-e for >ever;il ye:irs. and. in lS."iO. \v;is a delegate to llie convention for revisin<; the con>iitution (d the state. He took an earnest and activi' interest in GENEALOGIES : BARRETT. 309 t-lliircll. t'ducnrioiial .•iiid rowii ;itf;iir>. \v:is lor ■;('v<'r;il y<':ir> ;i dfjituii ot tilt' Second ('((iin-ivii-jirioiiii I Clmiv]! ;iiid ;i lihcrnl -upiioircr tlicivot . lie 111.. I-Vh. L>S. 1Sl>2. Liu-y K. Chandlfr <>1 Aiidnver. Ma^s.. \vh<. d. Maicli _>:. LS-)1. aji-od .V) yrs. II<- m.. 2d. Jan. i>(). is.",.!. Cyulliia .1. Kiddci .d [.yiid.-- boroujjh. riiildrcii : l.>. T.iK-y Jane. Ii. OH. s. ls-_>i>: d. Feb. lM. ]s-2:',. Hi, .Io<(.pli CliaiidliM- (32). 1.. Dec. 1l>. is-J.i. 17. I.ui'y .Ian.'. 1). Oor. 27. 1S2:>: in.. April I's. islC. Fcnlinaiid S. Iliiti'liiiisoii. Sec nuri'liiii.«)n jyon. IS. Olivor IJccd. 1). .Ian. 27. 1S2S: d. April 11. ISKi. 1». (harlot Edwin (38). h. .Maivli 10. 1S;W. 20. Samiki. («). h. Alio-, ho. is;n. JIc rcs.^in Wilton until .Manli. ISO!), and was town (.dcrk for one year, sclcctiiian and town trcasui'cr for several years, and representative to the l.eo-jslatnre for two ye.ars. For several years lie was tieket a.ii'ent and elerk :it the railroad station in Wil- ton. In :\Iaivh. ISO!!, he went to Portsmouth and was employed for a feu years as freiiiht a«eiit : siiiee then lie lias been the nciieral frelji^ht agent of tlie Coneord l?ailroad and its liranelu's. IJe-. < oneord. lie m.. X»»v. 2S. ]S.-,S. :\|ary E. I?ay. dan. of David >I. and Hannah 15. ( ll(dl) IJay. who was 1... Wilton. Dee. 17. ls;!7. Children: 21. (.eoi-o-,. William, h.. Willoii. Dec. 21. 1S(;1 : .1. An.-;-. 2. 1S(;2. 22. (;eor<>-e William, li.. Wilt. ISO:!: d. Sept. 1.*). ISCI. 23. Frank, b.. Wilton. .Inly .-.. ISdS: d. .\ii.i>\ 2;i. ISC.s. 24. I'.l.anche. b.. Port smoiitli. Sept. 22. ISC.ll. 2.'j. Wii.i.iA.M (12). b. .Inly 2. ls;{(;. He prepared for colleu'e at Apple- ton Ai-ademy. Mont N'ernon. and innlei- ihe instruction of Hon. (leorji-e Stevens, at Lowell. .Mas<. He or;,d. at Harvard Colleen-. IS.-.H: studied law in the oflice of Hon. .V.aron P. Hughes, at Nashua: <|ienl one ye.ar at the law -clio, 18(;i. William K. Baldwin, son of Samuel Baldwin, of Bennington, who l)egau l)usiness in Wilton a.< a merehant a few years before his marriage, eon- tinned the business until his last illness, and d. Feb. 12. 1877, aged 41 yrs., ."! mos., 11 days, riiildren : 30. Samuel Woodbury (Baldwin). 1)., Wilton, Feb. Ill, 18l):{. 31. (ieorge Palmer (Baldwin), b., Wilton, July 27, 1870. 32. JosKiMi Chandi.ku (10), b. Dec. 12, 182:?. lie was fitted for college at Phillips Andover Acadcmj- and grad. at Dartmouth College, 1850, taking higli rank in his class. Since graduation he has been chiefly engaged in teaching. Present res., Worcester. Mass. He m.. Xov. l.'>. 18r).'{, Sarah .\ini Millard, of Framingham, >hiss. Children : .33. Charles Ilillanl, b.. Melrose, Mass., Oct. 2.-), 18.-)4. 34. T.ucy Chandler, b., Hampton, Nov. 7, 18.")8. 35. Helen T.ouise. b. Feb. 1, 18G1; d., Hampton. March 2:{. ISO;}. 3«. Sarah Eliza, b., Hampton, Dec. J), 18G2. 37. Annie King, b., Worcester, ^lass., Dec. 2.{. 1871: d.. Worcester, June 12, 1872. 38. CllAKLES Et)WlN (It)), b. .March 10, IS.J,!. He is a farmer, owned and carried on a milk route in Boston for a few years, aiul has since resided on the homestead bought by his grandfather, Ebeiu'/.er. in 180;{; Inis been selectman for two years. He m.. June ;{. 18.")8. Ann Elizaboth Burns, of Milford. Children: 3». Lucien Burns, b., AVilton, July 1:5, 18r)!i; d. Xov. 1, 18.-)!i. 40. Jennie Eouise, b., Wilton, July 2, 18(i4. 41. Edwin Chandler, b., :siilford, March 2(;, 18(i(;; d. Aug. 1!). 1800. 42. Edwin Ilurd. b., Boston, Mass., Aug.' 10. 1870. 1. Ben.iamin Fiskk Baijkktt. son of Oliver and Anna (Fiske) Bar- rett, was b., Billerica, Mass., Jan. 10, 1770; d.. Springfield, N. Y., Oct. :!1, 1841. .Major Barrett res. in Wilton from 180;{ to 1811 and was an «'nter- prising and publlf-spirited citizen. He m., Jan. 1, \~'Xt, Betsey Herrisli. Four of his sons received a collegiate education, and three. Sannud. Ccr- rish and Fiske, liecame ministers. Children : 2. Samuel (13). I)., Boyalston, Mass., Aug. 11. 17'.i.">. 3. (ierrish (22), b., Ifoyalston, July 4, 1707. 4. lietsey, b., Poyalston, Jan. 11, 1800; d. Fel). 1. 18()(t. r». Benjamin (2(}). b., Itoyalston. Oct. 21, 1801. (». Oliver (30), b , Wilton, Oct. 20, 180;{. 7. Betsey, b., Wilton, Aug. 24, 180.".; d. July !t. 18(K;. 5. Almira (37). )).. Wilton, Aug. 27, 1808. «J. Fiske. !>.. Wilton. Jan. 21. 1810; d. Julv 1.!. I81(t. GENEALOGIES: BARRETT. 311 10. William (42). b., Springnold. X. Y., Nov. 18, 1S12. 11. Fisko (44), h., Sprinoliold. N. Y., Mairli 1. ISKi. 12. Goorso (49), I)., Sprinoticld. N. V., Sept. 1!), ISls. 13. Samikl (2), I)., IJoyalston, MasfJ., Auo:. 11, 17!t."); il., Itoxbuiy. .Mass.. Juno 21, ISIJO. For ai'oount of his lifo sw pa^'' ^^'i of this History. Ilo 111., Sopt. 11, ls;5-2, Mary Susan (rroomvood. who d. March 1."). 1S74. ajijed (iS yrs. C'hildron : 14. Mary Greenwood, ))., IJoston, June 1"), 1S:{;^. 15. Frances I.angdon, b. Dee. 27, 18.34. Ifi. George Samuel, b. Sept. n, 18.%. 17. Charles Henry, b. Sept. J), 1838. 18. Ellen Maria, b. Jan. 10, 1841. 19. Grace Cleveland, b. Dec. I."), 1844. 20. Francis (Jreenwood, b. July 7, 18-18. 21. Arthur William, b. Xov. 24, IS.^1. 22. GKKRi.sri (3), b., IJoj^alston, Mass., July 4, 17!)7. He grad. at Union College, X. Y., 1824, and at Princeton Theological Sdiool, X. J. 1827. He devoted his life to the cause of prison discipline; was chaplain of the state prison at Sing Sing, X. Y. ; agent of the Prison Discipline Society, and chaplain of the state prison at Wethersfield, (^'onn. He m.. Oct. 14, 1847, Mrs. Catharine (Cooley) Purdy. Children, of whom tlie two sons are clergymen : 23. William Cooley, b. July 12. 1S4S. 24. Charles Scuddcr, b. June 2!), 18r)0. . 25. Sarah Lucinda, b. May 13, 1853; d. May 1(J, 18.V,). 26. BKN.JAMIX (5), b., Iloyalston, Mass., Oct. 21, 18(il. He is sup- jiosed to have died of cholera on a steamer bound for Xew Orleans. He m.. May 27, 1830, Lois VValradt. He m., 2d, Oct. 17. 1S44. Eliza I^apelye Piovoost. Children: 27. George, b. April 12. is.u : d. Ai)nl 11. 183.-). 28. Benjamin Bousfield, It. .Sept. 2, ISH); d. .May 2S. 1S17. 21). Eliza Maria, b. April 4. I8r)0. 30. Oi.lVKi! (6), b., Wilton. Oct. 2(1. 1803: m.. Feb. 11), 1841, Flizabetli Westcott, who d. Feb. 2(5, 1850. Children : 31. Mary Palmer, b. Feb. 13, 1842. 32. Benjamin Gerrish. b. Oct. 14, 1844. 33. Sarah Elizabeth, b. Aug. U», 1847. 34. George James Westcott, b. Aug. 1!), 181!). 35. Eleanor Westcott, b. Jan. 2, 1852. 3(>. Anna Sophia, b. Xov. 17, 1853. 37. Ai.MiHA (8), b., Wilton, Aug. 27, 1808; d. March 11, 188C. She m., Oct. 10, 1832. Dr. George W. Cleveland, who d. Dec. 4. 1881, aged 70 yrs. Children: 38. Orland(. Samuel (Cleveland), b. Xov. 21. 1833; d. Oct. 22. 1835. 39. Alice Cornelia (Cleveland), b. Sept. 18, 1830. 40. George P.arrett (Cleveland), b. Aug. 0, 1838. 41. William Fiske (Cl.'veland). b. Aug. 30. 1844 'M2 HISTORY OF WILTON. 4-2. Wii.i.iAM (10). li.. Spiiimti.-ld. \. \ .. Nov. IS. ]^\-2. II.'i,'nuL liiiuii Culh'iio. 1S;{7: ^tinlicd l;i\v .iiiil :itliiiiiftl liii;}i i;iiik in liis prolV^- sioii. lie 111.. Oi't. l.'i. 1S4:.. ('oriioli:i C. Kly. wlio .1. Maivli 2S. isiit. asicd 2S yis: 111.. 2(1. Oct. II. ls:.l. Sarali Eli/a 'I'oiiiiikiiis. Cliild: r.i. William •|"oiiii.kiii>. I». Au-f. :!<). is.VI. 44. FiMvK (11 ). l)..S|)nii,i!:tl('lil. N. ^•.. Maicli I. islC: .1. \,.v. _':>. lS7!i. He firatl. at Inioii ( •ollciiv. ls|-.>: at llaivanl Divinity ScImu.I. IS-I!). anil wai* settled ovci' llic liiitariaii S(H-it'i y in l.cNinii-ion. Mas.-;.. IS-Jlt. ami later over oflicr snciotics. lie was a dcvolcd and tisdnl man. lli- m.. .luiieS. IS.-).!. Anna K. litMU-liinan ol' Boston. Ma«.. wlm d.. Sonlli I'.rain- tm>. .Mass.. Nov. i»(i. lStl-1, a.utMl :U yrs. Childicn : 45. .Mary Hli/a. h. Mairli 7. IS.VI. 4«;. Susan Kiskc. h. Auo-. l!i. 1S.-.7. 47. Anna Thoivsa. h. .Ian. 1. lS.->!). 4.S. Kli/abolh Faulkor. b. Oct. :»). lS(i:{. 4}>. GKOH. is:»l. Klizalu'tli <). (JiUhii.st. ("hilil: 50. Sanmcl (Jilcliii^t. h. Maivli 20. ls.-.;{.* 1. tIf.oi.MjK HAliHKTT. li.. Mason. Nov. ;{(t. 1S_»1. lie came I«. AVil.ton in is:.l and l)ouj>-lil wli.at was formeily known as tlic I'ainum farm, lit- is .i li'ood townsman and a siu-im'ssIuI laniicr. lie m.. Sepi. i:,. is.")!, /oa Ulood. who was honi in Mason. .Maivli ('.. 1Sl>.-). ( hildi-en : 2. < Vlia Imoii-en. It. April II. IS.".:!; d. Oet. 27. ls:>7. ;{. Oldis A., h. May 12. is.V): m. AIImtI W. Sleele, .Inly s. 1S7:>. See Steele g-eii. 4. WillMM- Kvan. 1.. Dee. Hi. IS.Ys. 5. Elsie Cora. It. April I. ISCI : in.. April 17. ISSI. .\ndrew K. Swallow. «. Everett (».. It. .Ian. 7. iSC.!. 7. .Mystie May. h. Oel. I'.i. ISCC, : .1. .Iiine 2!). isi;-.). r.AI'tilEl.DKi; FAMILY. 1. .losKi'H l{.\T(lir.l.l)Kh\ who d.. Willon. May l!i. IslC. a-icd '.Mi yr<.. einijirati'd Ironi Eiiijland and res. several years in AmloM'r. Ma^s. : a weaver Ity trade. Ciiildreii. of wliom we have any aeectiinl : •2. .Joseph sett ledln (Jreenlield. We liiid hi-; name, with olheis. on an (trder t(t the Cominittee of Safety (tf N. 11.. date.l. I.yndel.oroiioh. Dee. S. 1777. "to jiay to (apt. i^eler (lark what wa<;es i< due to ii«: upon the Alarm la^t .Inly at "rieondentua." ;{. Arehelaiis (5). 4. Daniel (S). It. 171'.t or 17:i(i. * riu" jinimlfliilttnii and fe'ii-iit->rr!niy \\ illiaiii Bani-tl. Ksij., of St. Taul, .Miiiii. I m h^-^r^ ^^■Ij^ HtLIOTYff P»rilTINa CO. aoSTON. GENEALOGIES : liATClIELDEU. 313 5. AUCIIKI.AI .s (3). re:', ^!*'\■•'^:ll yt-.-irs in W iltoii. lie \\.i< ;i -<'rirc;iiil ill C.ipr. (ios-i'rJ i-<)mp:iiiy :iii(l \v:i> wdiimlcil ;it IJciiiiiiiiildii. Aii^'. Hi. 1777. S.'i.Ttiii:iii of Wilton. 177!i. K. •moved to Miifonl ])n(;. 17'.il. S. l)AXlI-;i. (4). Ii. 17r.) or 17.")(»: il. Mai-cli 17. ]s:',-2. ;i,ii-('(l SJ yr<. Koi- nioriy of Aiidovcr. Mm-^s. Hi- <-l. An;;-. .>(). 17'.il. he hoiijjht lots iiundtered I'.i in the ■seventh il lid eiglirh raiijjes. iil.^o a lot jOx.'iO rods in X. W. eonier of lot Xo. is ill seventh i-iinge. liis huildin«;s wefo on tlie last named lot: he made other additions to his farm. He was in the army at .Saratojj.a in 1777. ][<• 111.. 177.".. IJeheeca. dan. of .loseph and DeiK.rah ( P.laiuhard j .Vhhot of Andover. afterward of Wilton. She was I,, .(an.- I'.i. 17.')i: d. April l!i. I7'.i."). lie 111.. -Jd. a Mi-^s Kidd,.|- ol Xew Ip-^wicli. Children : }>. IJeheeca. I.. Dec. i>(l. 177:.: d. Iso:, : ni.. .Ian. -21. 17'.t;t. William Abbot. Jim., of Wilt(.ij. 1«. IJefry. b. Aiiii-. I. 1777: in.. .Ian. L>7. 17'.)'.i. .loiiathaii Abbot of Andover. Mass.. aiwl netliel. Me. 11. Judith Ray. b. June 21. 177'.): m.. March 21. Isd.J. .loel Abbot nf Wilton. 12. Dani.d ,20,. b. May 1.".. 17sl. l:j. John. b. .May (J. 17s:!: d. yoiiii.-. 14. -Molly, b. March 11. 17si: m.. isOi;. .John ( ntler of Jaflrey. 15. Joseph, h. .March 2lt. 17S(;: d. Aiijr. .{I). 17ss. 1<{. John. b. March 17. 17ss: d. .March .•■). 17!».'.. 17. Ilermon (27). b. Anii'. s. 17'.»(). IS. Mann:ih. b. May 2. I7'.i;!: m.. isls. Xalhanicl Kichardson of I'hil- a.lelphia. I'a. 1». Lydla Abbot, b. .March is. 17!».'.; m.. Islli. \bner Shatt nek. 20. Daxiki. (12). b. .May I.-.. I7s|. Il<- was a l.irm.-r ami a lih'-lon- resident of Wilton : selecrman for eiiilit ye.ir-: rei.res.-ntative to ( Jeneral Court in ls;{.*). •;{(; .-ind ■.■!7: -tate senator from the -eveiilh district in Isllt. ■.".(». lie wa- sometimes i-alled to act as referee in case^ where parties were niiabl.- to aiiive. He m.. Iso.",. p.-rsi^ .Maynard of 'remi.l.-. Chil- dren: 21. I'ersis. h. May ;M. isos: m.. Sept. :!(). ls;!(i. Zimri llarrelt. See l'.:irrett ;;-en. (S). 22. Jfebccca, h. Ajiril 7. Is|(i: m.. May (1. Is.il. Kranklin Brooks. 23. Caleb .Maynard (32j. b. Jan. 20. Isl2. 24. Klizabefh M.. b. An.-. 1.".. isi;!: m.. March 2(;. ls;{7. Fi;s on the blnll' near the jimction of the streams in the villa!i:e. which are still owned and occni)ied l)y his heirs. He m. Hannah W., dan. of .Mark 1). IVrkins, of Mont ^'crnon. She m.. 2d. l'(>tor II. Putnam, and d. Fel). S. 1S8-J. ajjced 05 yrs. ChildnMi: 2. Albert («), b. .Ian. :il, 1S41. 3. Horace, b. July 5. 184.'{, has been an invalid from infancy, and for several years has been unable to walk. He rides out daily in j^ood weather; enjovs reading and is well-informed about the occurrences 'of his time. Few would bear his infirmities with so much patience. 4. Ennly (S). b., Caml)ridgeport. Mass.. July 20. ISfO. 5. Luke (10). b. Nov. 10. 18.VI. «. .\i-HKKT (2), b. Jan. ."{l, 1841. For a few years he was in business in Nashua, but for several years has res. in Wilton, lie m.. Jan. .i. 1S(;5. Jennie L. Williams. Child: 7. Stella Pratt, b.. Milford, Dec. 27, 1867. S. Emii.v (4). b.. Cainbridgeport. Mass.. July 20, 1840: m.. May 12. 1874, XaHjan Barnes Boutwell. who was b. July .U. 18;!(;. Mr. Bout well was adji. of the Kith Itegt.. N. II. V.. and was severely wounded whiU" in service. By his first wife. \. Li/./.ie (Boutwell), who was b., Troy, N. 11.. June 10, 18.JL and d. Nov. .{, 18(i5, he had one son. Leslie Barnes, who wash. July 28. ISCO. Child of Xath.in Barnes and Kmilv (Heard) Bout- w<-li: t>. Horace Keith (lioutwell). b.. (aml>ridath was a severe shock to his parents and the rest of the family. 4. Abigail, b. Oct. 3, ISIO; d., Duxbury, Mass.. uuni. 5. Hannah IJockwood (15), b. July 2:5. 1812. (t. Thomas (17), b. Jan. ;51. ISKi. 7. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 21, 1S17: d. ai)out 1S42. S. N.A.\CV WiLDKT?, b. May (>. li^OlJ; m.. March 2(», 1S2S, Stephen Abbot, who was b. Sept. 2."), ISSOl. and d. Aug. 4. 1S7;5. See P.uss gen. Near the time of his marriage Mr. Abbot began to trade in the brick store at the middle of the town, and was postmaster from 1S2S to 1S:?7. He afterward removed to Syracu.se, N. V. When the emigration to ( 'allfornia liegan he removed to that .state and res. there the rest of his life. Mrs. AI)bot is now living at Antioch. Cal.; a woman of much intelligence and universally resjiected. Children: t). Louise Ann (Abbot) (21). b. Dec. i:>. isi'.i. 10. Sarah (Al)bot) (27). I). Jan. 24. is:!2. 11. George Kimball (Abbot), b. July 7. Is:!."); d. .June. is;{(;. 12. Mary Frances (Abbot) (34), b. Nov. l!i. is;!7. 13. Abl)y Lucia (Abbot) (41), b. July 8, 1840. 14. Emily (Al)bot) (45), 1). March 1(5, 184!). 15. Hannah Pockavood (5). b. July 2:5. 1812; d. July !», 1881. See p. 2(J0 of this History. She m.. May 12. 18:{0. .Vlexander Hamilton Stew- art of Farmington. Me. Child: 1(». Samuol Barrett (Stewart) (47). Ii.. FarmiiigfoM. .Mine H. ISIili. 17. TlloMA.s ((J), b. Jan. .'{1, 181(1. He writes. April 2'.l, 18S7, from Seattle, W. T. : "In early life I was engaged in staging from Farmington. Me., to Portland, and from Dixtield to Livermore. In 18r)7 I went to Illi- nois and there engaged in mercantile business. Tliree y«^iH"i* since I came to Washington Territory and have retired from active business. Next autumn, if living. I sliall go to California, where 1 exi)ect to sjiend the icst of my days." He m., Oct. li). 1842, Lucia S.. dan. of Moses Merrill ..f Now (;"loucest(M-. Mo., who was b. ,Iuly 2!». ISp.i. Childn-ii : IS. (Joorgo K. (54). I>. .lulv C. IS 14. 316 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. v.). AllxTl 'I'. i.>S). 1). Sc])!. 2(1. ISI."). UK Ilciiiy Fuller d'A). h. \..v. Ki. isr.d. •21. I.orisK Ann lAuunTi dh. h. Dct. i:>. isjU: in.. Dec. 21. IS-js. A/n. Fowl.Tol IJoynltoii. Vt. Ifcs. Ml. N'.m-ik.ii. .\ . ^' . « liil.livii ; 22. Goorgc Abbot (Fowler), b. .Inly 1. is.'.l. - 23. Siiinuol Stowart (Fowler). 1). ( »rl . 2s. ISdd. 24. Eclwanl I'.eede (Fowler), b. Sept. 27. ISd."). 25. FiaiH'is .lay (Fowler), b. Oit. is. 1S(JS. 2 of Philadelphia. IVmiu. They resided in Brent- wood. ( al. Children: 2S. Mary (adwallader (Sellers), b. Sept. (1. lsr)2. 2{>. (;eori;e (Sellers), b. Mareh 1. 18.'>-l. :J0. Stophen Abbot (Sollors). b. .Inly .•!!. 1S.V>. :n. Samuel (Sellers), b. Sept. 24. 1S.-)S. 32. ( liarle.s Sumner (Selh'rs). b. .Mine .{. 1S(;2. 33. Kdward (iarrett (Sellors). b. ,luly 21. 1S(;1. 34. .Mai;v Fi.'AXCK.s (Ahhot) (12). b. Nov. ID. is;!7: m.. Nov. 1(1. IS.V.I. Isaiah .\. Wileox of Little Falls. \. V. Ke<. Santa Clara. Cal. Children: 35. Fraid; Asa (Wilcox), b.. Fruit vale. Cal.. Nov. Ki. ISIK). 3<». .Vlonzo Al)l)ot (Wileox 1. b. .Sept. (J. IS(;2: d. .\n.<;-. 21. ISC,:.. 37. Marry Warren (Wileox). b. Sejil. I. ISC.C. 3S. Walti'r Irviiin' (Wileox). b. June is. IS70. 3«. Emily Auousta (Wileox). b. Feb. 1 I. 1S7.^. 40. Irviuii' .\lon/o (Wileox). b. March 1.;. is^i). 41. .Mutv LiciA i.MujoT) (13). b. .July s. IslO: m.. .Iidy 2.!. 1S(;2. (;. ( lowe- Carman of St. .lohn. New llrimswick. I{e<. .Vutioch. Cal. Chiltlren: 42. Kdwin Ai)b(.t (Carman), b. .March 1. ISCI. 43. F.iizabeth (Carman), b. .May l.'i. ISiiS. j 44. Stephen Abbot (Carman), b. \U'r. I. 1S7;;. 45. Kmii.v (.\15150t) (14). b. .March Ki. isjii: d. .March 2'.). 1S71- ni , Nov.. ls(is. .l;iy 'j'utlle of Xottinoham. Child: 4(;. Arthur Cornwall (TuttU'). b. Feb. 17. lS7(i. 47. Sami KI. Uaim.'KTT (STl•:^VAI^r) (10). b.. Farmiui'ton. .Me.. .inneH. ls:!ii. lie preachetl a short time at .Nashua, then removed to l.\ iin. .M.i:i. ()tt(»liii;i l'.ixl>y (Sicwart ). li.. l.yiiii. .Iiiiic -Ji'. 1SS2. .>4. (;k«)K«;i; K. (IS), h. .Inly <;. ISII: m.. Dec. 21. ls7l. 'I'licic-.i \<'\v- toii. (laii. (.f .Iiuljic M. Xcwioii c.l Kaii>as. i;<>. Scatllc W. l'. ( liil.ln-ii : 55. (icori^f. b.. Ellswiiitli. Kansas. Jiiiic 17. 1N7J. 5«. Mary.JosL-pliiiic. I).. Kankakee. III.. Oet. 1. lS7o. 57. (Jei.r^re \.. 1... Kankakee. 111.. Mareh -J I. 1S7!I. 5S. Ai.iu:i;t "I". (1J>). h. Sei)t. :i(i, ISl.-): ui.. .Ian. l;;. 1S7(;. H.'lle MeXully, dau. oi .ln(l.-;-e .l.unes .1. McNnity. loiiiieriy (.1 I.nni-iana. Ke.-. Seattle, W. T. (hiUlicn: 5J). Thoiuas .Jay. m. Ethel. <{1. James, I ein. 1(1. (»2. (Jeolliey Ceeil. «;j. Helen IJeatiie.-. . Mar- garet Ellen .MeXnlty. sisler d liis Inolliei- All.eifs wife. IJe.^. Antineli. Cal. Children: G5. Harry Mc.Nulty. h. April 1.!. 1S7;!. «e. Charles Francis Tyler, I). Oct. IT). Is7l. G7. Mary Eueia, h. .\pril 17. 1S77. 6M. Jtalph Merrill, h. -Ian. II. 1S7!». (>». Olive, \>. Nov. 1. ISSI. 70. La Jloy Wemple. 1). Jan. Jl. iss.!. . 71. .Vrthur ChanilMM-lain. b. Sept. 1.!. Iss."). i; I. .VXCH AIM) FA .MIMES. 1. 'I'lloAtAs |',i..\N( ii.\i;i) came from ilam|i>hirc. Enu,land. in \<\3{). Ke>. some years in Uraiiiliee. .Mass. In Feb.. UmI. lie IxMiiilit t..r £200 a licuse and larm nl 200 aeres on the Mystie side ol Cliarlestown. .Mas-., where he rl. May 21. Km I. Had four sons. •J. S.\Mii;i., son or preeedinu'. b., Eni^land. Auir. C. ir,2'.): d.. .\ndov. Jonathan (3), b., charlestown. M:iy 2."). I(j(i4: m.. May 20. ](>s:>. Anna. dau. of .lohu Eovejoy of .Vndovei'. «>. Stephen flO). son of i»reeedin--. b.. 1702. 7. TiiuAiAs (4). b.. Charlestown. .\pril 2S. 1(171: d. March 17. 17.".it. lb m.. March 22. KIDS-il. J{ose llohm- of .Maishlield. .Mass.. win. il. .\ii.-. -'7 1711. and by whom he had nine cliildren. two of whom, niveii l)elo\\, bad descendant- n-idin- in Wilton. lie m.. 2d. Sejit. 21. 17i:.. .Mr-. 318 HISTORY or WILTON. Il;iiiii:ili Cowcii dl I.ymi. .Mass.. win. d. .June lT). 172J, and liy wlioin he had llim' ohildirii. lie in., .id. Krlt. il. 17J(!. Mrs. .Iiidilli Hill „[ Maldon. Mas.><.. wliod. Ik'i'. 1, 17C17. 8. Joseph (13), b. Feb. 1!>, 17(10. J). .Josiali (15), b. Aug. 1(1, 1701. 10. Stki'MKN («), b., 170->; d.. Andovcr. ,Ian. 8, 17(il». He ni.. .\uir. 10, 1724, Dcborali IMiolps and had ten children, of whom the two i^ivcn Jk'Iow resided hi Wilton. 11. Nathan, 1)., Andovcr, Maivh ;{0, \7M). lie ni.. July 2, 17.->2, IJath- sheba. duu. of Joseph and Deborah (IJlanehard) .Vbbt>t, who was h. Sept. Hi, 173.'). and d. Dee.. 1781. On Dee. 1. UO-J, they were lH)th dismissed front the ehureh at Audover to form a ehureh in Wilton. No aeeount of their ehildren, if any, is found iu the Wilton reeords.* 12. David (18), b. April 10. 1710. 13. JosKi'ii (8), b. Feb. 19, 1700: m.. April 1, 1722, .Sarah, dan. of Nathaniel Ab))ot of Audover. They had eight ehildren b. in .Vndover. one of whom res. in AVilton, namely : U. Jeremiah (27), b. June, 17;«. 15. JusiAil (D), b. Aug. Ui, 1704; d. April 10, 178;{. He owned land in several plaees in Wilton. In a MS. l)ook are found tlie following items in his handwriting: "My Barn at Wilton was set up in May, 17(>."), and Joshua entered my service Oct. iJO, the same year, on my place there." •■ Oct. 20, 17(>."), Joshua and JJeu. went oil" to Wilton with 20 sheep to win- ter lliere." l»y a deed dated Aug. 1(!, 17(!!), he conveys "for the love I bear to my son Joshua'' lot No. 4 in the 2d range. In like manner he con- veys to his son Benjamin, Julj' 15, 177G, 18.^ acres of S. E. part of lot No. 3 in 2d range, lie ni., Dec. 23, 1730, Sarah Blanehard, wlio d. Sept. 11, 1778. They had .seven children, of whom the two 3'oungest, named below, res. in Wilton : IC. Joshua (3»), b. Nov. 13, 174G. 17. Benjamin (4D), b. July 3, 1750. IS. David (12), b. April 10, 1740; m. Margaret . Children : ' IJ). Nathan, 1). Sept. 12, 17G3; d. Aug. 7, 1770. 20. Peter Dolever, b. June IG, 1705. 21. Amias, b. May 2, 17(!7; ni., 8ept. 28, 1784, r>enjannn T. Hideout. 22. Deborali, 1). May 30, 17(;5). 23. Nathan, b. June 30, 1772. 24. Nehemiali, b. Oct. 18, 1774. 25. Cliloe, I). Oct. 17, 1770. 20. lialph, b. July 0, 1780; d. Nov. 21, 1782. 27. Jkue.miaII (14), b.. Andover, Mass. .lune, 1733: d., Weston, Vt., Jan. 27, lt52(>. lie .served in the Freneli and Indian war; was at the siege *Thi' two following; births jiie found in llie Wilton rt-conis : " Moses, son of Sti-jilK'n lU:n»clnird Jind Liay liis wito, wii.s born Oct. ,'1, irrc." " niinn.ili, duu. of Abitl ISluncliiird and lluiinali bis wile, wius boin Oi-t. -'S, l?.t5." It i.s not known liow tlu' Slijilun antl Abiil, liiiv niintioiiid, wi-if ri'hitvd to llio ntluT lUancluirds ol Wilton, but it is possildi" tliut tlu.x will' sons ot'Natlian (11). GENEALOGIE.S : BLANCHAlil). 3 11> of Fort VVilliaiii Henry, taken itiisoncr and csi^qM'd ; also served tlurin;; tlie ItevoluLionaiy war. lie \v;i.s last taxed in Wilton in ISOS, and removed to Weston. Vt. He ni.. May 17, 17.")9, Dorothy Smith of Andover; m., 2il. lictweeu 170!) and 1771. Susainia Martin. The Itirtir- of his live yo»n;:;est children are reconled in Wilton. Children : 28. Jeremiah, b. Sept. 17, 17(11 ; served in Kevoliilion. 20. Peter, b. Aug. 12, 17(i7; re ved t() Weston. Vt. 30. Kber, b. Jan. 14, 17()!). 31. .Sarah, 1). Nov. 2. 1771. 32. Dolly, or Dorothy, born Nov. 2. 177(i. 33. Judith, b. Oct. 15, 1778; in. lienjamin Steele. See Steele ;r,.|i. 34. Henry, b. March 30, 17S1. 3.>. John, 1). Nov. 2G. 17S2. 3(>. Hannah, b. March 27, US"). 37. William, b. Feb. 10, 178S. llemcjved to ( anton. \. V. 3H. Aaron, b. July 20, 17!)1. 3J). JosiiiA (1«), b. Nov. 13, 174(1: d. Oct. 10, 1818. A man of very decided opinions and much respected; selectman for one year and (tften on impurtaut committees. A part of his farm is now owned by (jIeore;;islature passed an act incorporating the IJlanchard Academy. Throu^^h liis friend, llev. Dr. Abraham liurnhani of i'embroke. more moin;y was raised for tlie erection of a buildiuf^, winch was deilicated ^lay 25, 1810. It has been known, later, as Pendjroke Academy. 47. IJhoda, b. Nov. 7, 1784; unm.; alter d<;ath of her i»arenl>. she removed to Andover. and d. there. June 30, 1857. 48. Lydia, b. Nov. 5. 1780; d. Aug. 28, 1801. 40. IJknjamin (17j, b. Jidy 3. 1750; d. Nov. 24, 182S. His farm is now owned bv John Lane. He m. Sarah GrilHii of Tewksburv. Mass.. 320 HISTORY OF WILTON. who (1. .Al.iy .il. ISOI : m., 2(1, Kc)). I'l. iSd.!. M;irlli;t Jihiiirliard of Billciica. (liildiTii: :>(>. S;ir:ili. II. Sept. 10. l?:.'): d. Sept. I'.l. 1777. .>1. Abi-;ail. 1>. .Iiiui' 11, 1777: m., Feb. 11, ISOO. Tiiuolliy II. Wliilncy. .">2. Small, 1». Ai»nl .'), 177'J: umu.; d. .hily lo. 1S:{7. .>:i. Ik-iijamiu, 1). April ."). 1781 ; d. -hdy 12. 18"i.">. Res. on h<.iut\sl('ad until 1S4S. when hi' rcniovx'd to tlie middle of' the town. lie ni . Oct. 215, ISl.i, Hannah Frye. who d. Oet. .'H. 1S(;:5. :A. IJeulah. 1). June i:}. 178;}; m.. Nov. lit. ISd."). .Foshua Mo(.r. 55. Isaae (US), li. ilay 2.-), 178.->. .">(;. Aimer (71). I.. May :!!. 17S7. 57. Hannah. 1>. .lune 12. 17S!): d. May 10. 17!tO. oS. JosiiLA C-IO). 1) , July 8, 1771 : d. July 2:!. 1810. His father gave him a deed of the S. W. part of his farm. He held military otllees to the lank of captain, was deacon of the church and led in the sin,i;in.ii' for .. Abel. b. Oct. 10. LS02. lies, several years in Andover. Mass.. then went to \e\\ \ in\<. City. whei-e he was eii.ii-a:i-ed in the liible House until his death. 60. Lydia. b. July !». ISO,'): d. Nov. 2.s. 1S21. (il. Ezra, b. Aug. 2."), 1808; m.. April 1(1. is:!!!. Delana S. Heed. He owned f(U' some years the west part of lot- numbered 12 and i:!. formei-ly the Hutchinson farm. iVl. Joshua, b. June 21), 1810. lie went to .Vudover. Ma.-s.. .-ind still res. there: has been for S(!verul years deacon of the Com.'. Cli. (>:{. ls.\.vr (55). b. May 2.5, 178.'): d. Oct. 2!). lS,-)7. .\ wood-l inner and furniture maker: lived at the middle of 'the town until 1S2S. wlKMrhe went to Fitchburg, Mass.. where be ics. ;i few years. Ilien icturned to Wilton. He held military ollices to raidi of captain, was po-t master ovei- ten years and sexton for many years. He m.. Dec. .'>. iso'.t. Ilelsey Foster of Tewksbury. Mass.. who d. \ov. 2. 1S7+, aged Dl yrs.. 2 mos.. 2S days. Children: iW. Isaac (7«). b. Jan. (I, 1811. (}5. Fli/.a. 1). Dec. 21. 1S12. (J«. Hannali. 1). Jan. is. isf.-, : m. I.ym.in Morse of P.oston. Mas>. She d. July 20, 188.-). «7. Amos Fostei-. b. May 2. 1SI7. Soon afl.T be became of age he well! out we!». Clarissa, b. Nov. 22. 1S21 : m. John F. Kind.all of Lowell. Ma». 70. (Jardner. b. Aug. :!0. 1S2!»: m. Lucy Spalding: ii. cb. He own- the place formerly belonging to i.'ev. .\bel Fi>k. For -everal years h woiked at hoir), b. May 31, 17S7 : d.. llcnnin.-ton. Maivh 21. Is:,.",. He lived on llie honiestoad with his hroLher. lienjamin. nntilal>oiil ls;5I. when lie removed to Temple. After residing; tliere several yeai's lie removed to Bennington. He m., Oct. 15. 1S12. Hannah Tarhel of Mason, who d. ;May 25. 1S;W. a^ed 40 yrs. ; he m., 2d. Jan. 22. 1834. Xaiiey Dale, who d. .Sept. l(i. 1SG2, aged 73 yrs. Children : 72. Syrena. h. Nov. 10, 1S15; m. Dea. Adams B. AViiui. 7.3. Eveline, h. April 5, 1817; m., Nov. 17, 1835, Joseph Holt, 3d. 74. Edwlu Tarbel, b. March 18, 1810. 75. Abuer Jarvis, b. .June 10, 1821. 7G. Isaac (04), b. Jan. 0, 1811 ; d. March 14, 1885. lie was employed as brakeman on the Boston and .Maine 11. 11.; returned to Wilton, where he worked at house-painting, glazing and paper-hanging; served as sex- ton twenty-seven jears. He m.. .Ian. 10, 1838, IJlioda Osgood of Andover, Mass. Children : 77. Eliza, b., Haverhill, Mass., Sept. 1, 1838; m. Oliver W. Blood. 78. Albert Osgood, b. Aug. 3, 1840; d. Sept. 20, 18G5. 7». Henry X. (81), b. Aug. 2(;, 1842. 80. Frank C. (84). 81. IlKNKV X. (7«), b. Aug. 2(>. 1842: in.. Dee. 17. l^ds. Xaucy Helen lUirtcMi. Children: 82. Isaac Henry, b. April 15. 1872. 83. Benjamin II., b. Dec. 29, 1870. 84. Fkaxk C., m., March «, 1870, Abbie .1. Meleiuly. Child: 85. Ernest F., b. Mav 22, 1881. 1. Sr.M(.)N Bl.AXCllAUI). 1).. Billeriea, Mass.. Dec. 23. 1740: d. about 1828. His grandfather, John, who scat led in Billerica, was son of Samuel (2) of the jneceding gen. Simon removed to 3Iilford about 1770. A part of his farm is now occupied by the Hillsborough Mills. He m., Jan. 20, 1774, Catherine, dau. of Increase Wyman of Woljurn, Mass.. who d. 1838. He had eleven children, three of whom, named below, were for a longer or shorter time residents of Wilton. 2. Lutlier (5), b. Milford. ;{. Catherine, b. Milford; in., Seijt. 7. 1810, Luther Holt. 4. Itebecca. b. 3lilford; m. Oiville Holt. 5. LUTllKii (2), b. Milford; m. Mary Kinson of .Mont Vernon. He had a large family of children, most of them born in >Vilton, but we have obtained the record of none except of those named lielow. who have lived ill Wilton since their marriage: (». Mary, b. June 15, 1817; m. Elbridge C Woodinan. 7. Olive, b. Jan. 24. 1821; m., Xov. 2(;, 1840, .Samuel Brooks IJalcs. See Bales gen. 8, (;eorge (11), b. Oct. 18, 1823. 322 HISTORY OF WILTON. J), diaries (18), b. Oi-t. 1, 1S25. 10. John (22), b. July G, 1828. 11. Gi-:or<;e (8), b. Oct. 18, 1823. lie lias livcil in Wilton almost without iiiteiTuptioii. Enlisted in IGth IJcuft.. X. M. \'. See pa^o 211. He in., 3Iairh 1."), 18.j2, Mary A. Wright of Nashua. Children : 12. A-ddie Frances, b. June HO. 1854: d. Aug. 17. IS.'i'k 13. Krank Hyron, b. Jan. 2(1. 18.")(;: d. .lune 10. 1S70. 14. Ida Lilian, b. May 18. 18:)S: ni.. Oct. 20. lS7!t. William Ernest Crosby of Hoston. Mass. 15. Rosa Cenevra. b. June .iO. ISCO: d. April 2!i. 18(i2. IG. Ceorgc Woodman, b. Oct. 18, 18()r). 17. 3lary Grace, b. Aug. 24, 18G8. IS. CHAKi.KS (9), b. Oct. 1, 1825. Knlistcd in Kith Itegt.. N. II. V. Returned ill and d. Sept. 20, 18G;{. See page 211. He in.. Oct. 4, 1852, Mary Frost, who was b.. llubbardstou, Mass., July 1, 1830. Children : 19. Adin, b. Aug. 17. 1853; d. Aug. !). 185G. 20. Hrigham, b. Nov. 4, 1855. 21. Walter, b. Jan. 12. 1858. 22. John (10). b. July G. 1828. A machinist; was employed by the Wilton Co. during the greater part of Mr. Woodman's superintendence. Enlisted in Kith l^'egt.. N. H. V. See page 211. lie m. Harriet Glines. Children : 23. Enuna. b., Milford. Feb. 20. 1854. 24. Addie. b.. Milford. April 10. IS.IG. 25. Lizzie, b., Wilton, Sept. 24, 18.")8. 2G. Fred I)., b.. AVilton, March 3, 18G0. 27. Nellie F., b., Wilton. June 1. 18G2. 28. Nettie F.. b., Wilton. .Sept. 17. 18G4. 29. Cora A., b., Wilton. .March 15, 18G8. 30. Etta L.. b.. Wilton. March 17, 1871. 31. Arthur W.. 1).. Wilton, Oct. 5, 187G. 1. (.;i;oi{(;i; IJi.anciiakk. A colored man. and a veterinary surgeon. He lived many years in Wilton, a part of the time on the farm now owned by Samuel (Joldsnnth. He served in Ca]it. Benjamin Taylor's company at Winter Hill, during the winter of 177.5-7G. At the beginning of this century he bought the farm in Milford. afterward owned by Dr. IVter Shedd. and lived there the rest of his life. He m. Hannah . who d. Dec. 20, 177!t; ni.. 2d, Elizabeth . Chikhvn : 2. Hannah, b.. Mile Slip, June 28, 1778. 3. James, b. Oct. 20. 1781 : d. Nov. 25. 1781. 4. Molly, b. Oct. II. 1782. 5. IJetty, b. March 2G. 1781. (J. George Washington, b. Aug. 2.'>. 17s:.: d. April 10. 1812. 7. .John, b. Dec. 25, 178G. H. Anna. b. Jan. 21, 1788. GE^'EALOGIES : BLOOD. 323 0. Jlei»>il';ili, 1). Maivli 1, I7!l(». 10. Timothy. I). Oct. 1. ITitl : res. on homestead and succefdod his fathor as veterinary surgeon. 11. Knth, h. April 0. 17!«. 12. Sally, h. April 20, 17!)"). !$[/)( )!) FAMITA'. 1. Jamks Bi.ooi), wlio came to Concord, ^lass., about 16:58, and d. Dec. 17. 108;}. is supposed to be the ancestor of the families in New Eng- land that have borne his name. The family liad large wealth. Ellen, wife of .lames Blood, d.. Concord. Aug. 1. 1()74. Tliey are suiijiosed to have had live cliildren. 2. ROBEKT. son of preceding, d.. Concord. Oct. 27, 1701. lie m.. April 8. K),-).-}, Elizabeth, dau. of .MaJ. Simon Willard. who d. Aug. 2!), l(>92. Twelve children. 3. .losiAli. son of preceding. It. A])ril (I, l(;(i4: m.. Marcli I. KISS. :>rary Barrett: ni.. 2d. Feb. :5. KI'.lO-!)!. Mary Thomas (Torrey'o Klevcn children. 4. Sti:imii:n-. son of jireceding. I). Feb. 22. 170:5-1: m.. Mary . Mne children. 5. Fl{AX(Ts. third child of preceding, b.. Concord, Mass., March 18, 17;54-."). Gen. Francis Blood settled in Peterborougli Slip in 170;^. and, according to Mr. Daniel lleald, "held as many offices of honor and trust (Un-ing the Bevolution ai^any man in the state."' He practised some fine strategy, at the time Temple was incorporated, in getting the tenth range of Wilton lots included in Temple. The inhabitants of Peterborough Slip had petitioned the governor and council to have one or two of tlie west ranges of Wilton brought into Temple, and had appointed CJen. I}lood their agent to manage the matter. The iidiabitants of Wilton, in town meeting assembled, on April 27, 17(58, appointed Joseijh Buttertield and .lames Dascondj their agents to oppose the petition of Peterborough Slip before the governor and council. Tradition says that Gen. Blood and Mr. Buttertield met and had some talk of going to Exeter together. But Gen. Blood wished to anticipate .^^r. Buttertield, so he borrowed from Col. Towne of Xew Ij)swich. his liorse, hat, wig and complete costume and started for Exeter. As he passed ^Mr. Buttcrti(dd, who was standing in his door waiting, the splendid horse and imposing costume so attracted ButterrteUrs attention that he did not recogni/e tlie man. When the \Vil- ton agents reached Exetei- they found Gen. Blooil there before them, and the business so arranged that they could not prevent the tenlli range ot lots from l)eing incorporated into Temple. (Jen. Blood ni. Klizabetli Spaulding of Pepperell. Mass. Nine cliildren. G. P'hancis, son of preceding, b. Dec. 11. 17(17. Major Francis Hk.od m. IJebecca Parlin of Carlisle, Mass. Of their eleven children, the six named below have eitlier lived in Wilton, or had cliildren who live there, 7. Howard (13). H. Betsey, m. Nathan A. Whiting. Sec Whiting gen. 324 HLSTOKY OF WILTON. 1). I'olly. in. llcniioii IJatchcldcr. Sec DatchcUkT sen. (27). 10. Hcpscy. 1). Sopt. Itt. 17!»7: d. Maivh i>. 1S7(): in. .Vaion Hanio.*. See Barnes gen. (9). 11. Clarissa, ni. -Fames 1{. Mcan>. See ^Means oen. 12. Orin (10), b. 1805. 13. llOWAUi) (7), ni. Rhodu IMeree. Children: 14. (Jeorge Howard (IJ)). b. (Jet. 17, 182G. 15. Levi Hiram (22), b.. Tciniile. Aug. 7, 1S2D. 1(). Okix (12), b. ISO."); d. May 5. 1S(J8. He removed to Wilton a few years before the death of his first wife. After his seeond marriage lie lived on the plaee now owned ))y ^Hi-hael MeCarthy. He m.. Dei-. <>. 18;{2. Louise Barker, who d. .June .">, J8r);j, aged 4fi yrs. He m.. Jd. Mav 8, 1850, .Jane, dau. of Capt. Caleb Putnam. 17. IJebeeca. m. Symonds. 18. Koduey Orin. b. -July ID, IS.U : d. .July 1, 1S74. 19. Gkougk HowAUi) (14), b. Oct. 17, 1820. He removed from Lynde- borough to \Vilton in Mareh. 1805. Ha.s worked in Dunbar's meat-mar- ket, in the Depot store and at farming; in Nov., 1880, was elected repre- sentative to the Legislature. He n».. May 18, 1853, Helen Marion, dau. of Dexter and Clarissa O. (Spollord) Burton, who wash. Fel>. 21. ]8:{1. See JUirton gen. Children: 20. Ueorge Francis, b. March 22. 1800. Cirad.. 187!i, at IMiillips Exe- ter Academy. Since March 1, 1880, he has been employed as clerk l)y Messrs. (Jregg & Sou of Nashua. 21. Clara Helen, b. April 2!), 1802. (.Jrad., LSSJ. at Francestown Academy. Befoi-e and since her graduation she has been a successful teacher. 22. Licvi HiliAM (15). '».. Temple. Aug. 7. 182n. He came to Wilton about 1800; has been engaged in liv(My slaltle and in teaming. He m., Jan. 17, 18."i;]. Adaline Langdell. who wash., .\ndierst, .Inly 15. 1828. Childreu : 23. Florence Adaline. b. Dec. 17. 1S57: m., Feb. i;5. 1877. Kli E. Bas- sett. lies, reterborough. 24. Willie Hiram, 1). Sept. 28, 1803; d. May 7, 1804. 25. Bertha hemar. I). June 1, 1805. She has been a succes.sful teacher for several terms. 2«. 3Iabel Gertrude. I). Oct. 15, 1807. r.OYNTOX FAMILY. 1. Omveu WiiniNr. Boynton, b. Temple; d.. Wilton, Jan. 27, 1877, aged on yrs. mos. He was son of Elias and Hannah (Whiting) Boynton. and graiuison ot (apt. Elias Boynton, who fought at Bunker Hill and Saratoga. Oliver sold liis liomeslead in Temple, a lew years befon" his death, and bought the place at Wilton Centre formerly owned by A.sa Jones and res. there until his death. He m., March 1, 1831, Olive, dau. of Theodore ami Elizabeth (Corliss) Barker of Temple, wlio was b. Feb. 4, 1811, and d. Sept. 13, 187!). See Barker gen. (5). Children : GENEALOGIES : BRIDGES. 325 2. r.eovge W. (»). 1). April 7, 18.32. 3. (liaries E., b. Xov. 10, 1835; res. Port^^mouth. 4. Willinm Wallace (12), b. Xov. 4, 1840. 5. JoJiu (;.. b. Dec. 4, 1843; d. March 20. lS.-)5. «. Mary II., b. Xov. 22. 1848; ni., June 24, ISOfi, 15. La Forest Chaiiil- ler. lies. Xashua. 7. Martha E., I). Sept. 0. 1S.")0: ni.. March 2:i. 1S70, Henry II. Liver- more. See Livennore gen. S. Abbie A.. 1). Ai.ril 2, 18.-)4. 9. (;Koi!(iK W. ;2), b. April 7, 1S32. He lived for a few year? on the farm now owned by Jeremiah Driscoll. lie sold this and boujiht the place of Charles B. Burtt, In the village, where his family have since resided. lie carried on the bottling business for four years at Providence, 11. I., and, since 1885, at Xatick, Mass. Has l)een supervisor and fire- ward in Wilton. He m.. May 17, 18.")7, Eliza Jane Burton of Lynde- l)orough, who was b. Dec. 0, 18.34. See Burton gen. (77). Children: 10. Clara, b. July .5, 1 SCO; m. 11. Ceorg.' Fred., b. Xov. 25, 18(i4 : d. .Ian. 15, 1805. 12. Wii.i.iA.M Wai.lack (4). b. Xov. 4, 1840. Pes. Xorthamjiton. Mass.; engaged in bottling business. He m., Dec. 25, 1880, May E.. dau. of \ViHiain and Eveline P. Emerson. Child : 13. (Juy Emerson, 1).. Xorthami)t()ii. Mass.. Sept. 21. 1884. BRIDGES FAMILY . 1. John Buiijcjks came to Wilton about 1777 and bought of .Fosejjh Bntterlinld the farm now owned by (ieorge 1. Doe. He m. ]\Iary . Children: 2. Abiel (9), b. about 17G4. 3. Mary, m., July 27. 1780, Moses Averill. 4. Mehitabel, d. Feb. 20, 1840, aged 70 yrs. : unm. 5. Enoch (16). The four children, so far named, were jtrobably born before their father came to Wilton, as we find no record of their liirLli. (». -lames (U)), b. Xov. 27, 1778. 7. John, b. Aug. 21, 1780; d. Dec. 28. 1780. S. Sarah, b. May 15, 1784; d. Sept. .30. 17S4. 1». AniKL (2), d. Xov. 7, 1801, aged 37 yrs. II<- bought and lived on the farm afterward owned by Rev. Thomas Beede. He m. Susanna, dau. of Jonathan and Sarah (Putnam) Cram, wlio was b. Jan. 27, 170t). See ( ram gen. Children : 10. Sarah, b. July IS. 17il2; m.. Xov. 11. 1S13. Levi I'.ridge. They res. -everal years in Wilton, then removed to INIaine. 11. Abiel. 1). Dec. 31, 1703. 12. .lonathiln, b. Sept. 1, 1705. lie m. and res. in Wilton several ye.irs; in 1841 removed to Vermont . 13. Susanna, b. Xov. 10. 1707: m.. Mareli 1.!. lS2!t. David (ram. 14. Twin- were b. April 27. ISOd. and were Ituried the lulhiwing day. 326 HISTORY OF WILTON. 15. Philip. 1). July 10, ISO] ; d. yoiino'. 10. Enoch {o). He was one of the emigrants from Wilton wlio >;otllod in Temple. Wilton and Weld, Me. He m. Betsey . Childien : 17. Betsey. 1). Jnly 23, ISOO. IS. Mary. I). Sept. 10. 1802. 19. Jamks (C). b. Xov. 27. 1778; d. March G, 184(J. A farmer and an inveterate worker, liaving no mercy, so fai' as hours were eoncerned. for himself or for liis team. Res. on liomestead. He ni. Mrs. Mary (Ames) Foster, who d. Dec. 15, 1S24, aged 50 yrs. : m.. 2<1. Sally fierce of .lallVey. who d. March 14, IS.'}*], aged 48 yrs. Childien : 20. Anna. t>. July 1, 1807; ni., May 1. 1828. Sanniel Holt. See Holt gen. 21. James l.oring. 1). March Hi. 1810: m. and res. in (Jroton, Mas^. : n. ch. 22. Samuel Woodbury (23). 2S. Samlf.i. Woodblhv. After Ins marriage lie spent a year in (ieorgia ; then res. on the homestead until after the deatli of his.lirst wife. He in. Sabra Herrick. who d. Oct. 22, 1857. aged 52 yrs. Children : 24. (Jeorge W. (29), h. Jan. 22, 1838. 2.^. James, b., Dooley Co., Ga., Feb. 27, 18;U); d., Wilton, Jan. 20. 1800. He was mustered. May 2, 1801, into Co. E, First Hegt., X. H. V. : mustered out, Aug. 0, 1801 : mustered as a recruit, Se])t. 2(). 1802, into Co. r>. Eighth K'egt., X. II. V.: wounded. May 27, 1803; I'orp. by promotion. Aug. 1, 18();{: serg.. Dec. 10. 18()3; honorably diseharged. June 7, 1805. 2(J. William H.. )>. Xov. 10. 1841. He was mustered. May 2, 1801. into Co. K. First Begt.. N. II. V.: mustered out, .\ng. 0, 1801 ; mustered, Oct. L5. 1801. into Co. I, Fifth Hegt.. X. II. \'.: d. at llarrisonV Landing. Va.. July 2(i, 1802. 27. Twins were b. July 12, 1842. and d. in infancy. 25. Theodore Edson, b. Jan. 10, 1845 : d. July 13," 1804. 29. (;koi{«;k W. (24), b. Jan. 22. 18.38., He was mustered. Dec. 3(». 1801, into <■(). B. Eighth Hegt.. X. II. V.: appointed corii. ; serg. by pro- motion. :>[arch 20, 18(i3; wounded at Port Hudson. La.. June 11. 180.!: coMunissioned, Sept., 1803, second lieut. in Xinety-.Second Kegt-. I ■ S. C. I.: lirst lieut. by promotion: mustered out Jan. 1. 18(i(i. Aftei- the war he l)ought of his father the homestead, on whicli he i-e<. a few ye.irs: for several years i)ast he has lived in Brookline. Ih- ui.. Oct. 0,1801. Sarah D. Buss, who d. June 27, 1873, aged 35 yrs. He in.. 2il. Oct. 17. 1S75 Abliie L. Lincoln, dan. of Bev. I. S. Lincoln. Child: :{0. Theodore Lincoln, b.. Wilton. Tifay 2. 18(;8. iUtOOKS F.\:\riLv. 1. 1>.\A<' Bkm.oks owned the house that stood cast of the blacksmith's sliop necu[>ied by .lohii Farrington. John ^lack and others. He had .i store and was licensed for seven years to sell spirituous liipiors. He was last taxed in 1801 : s(dd his house (o Sannxon Keve-. a blacksinith. and m GENEALOGIES : BROWN. 327 removed to Ainlieisr, wliere ho \va> register of deeds for 111:1113' years. He m. Abigail . Cliildreii : 2. Isaac, h. S^^^t.. 2(i. 17!»1 : d. July G, 17!t(j. :j. Lurlier. 1.. Jidy C. 17;).-). BIJOWX FAiMITJES. 1. Thomas P.uowx and IJridget, his wife, came from Eiiglniid and settled in ("oneonl. Mass.. l(t;5S. A freeman. He d., Cambridge, Mass., Nov. :?, ir.8S. 2. Thomas, fifth child of preceding, b.. Concord, Mass.. IG.'ii : d. April 4, 1718: m.. Xov. 12, 1077, l?iith Jones. 3. Ephuaim. fourth child of preceding, b. April 21. IGSU: d. Feb. C. 1749-50: m., Aug. 28, 171!>, Hannah Wilson. 4. Thomas, first child of preceding, h. Dec. 2(1. 1720: d. 1784: 111.. May 20. 1748. Mary FliiU. o. Jonas, second child of preceding, b. Dec. l."», 17.52; d., Temple, July ;n. 1S;{4. He was a minute man in Concord in Capt. Buttrick's co., was wounded at the north bridge in Concord, April 10, 177.5, and, lileed- ing, chased the enemy nine miles; was in the battle at Bunker Hill: was commissioned as ensign, served in the Ticonderoga campaign, and joined the army under Gen. Gates. In Dec, 1770, he entered his name to serve during the war as lieut. He in., Aug. 10, 17S4, FTannah. dau. of Major Ephraiiii Heald. first settler of Temple. G. Ei'HitAiM, third son of preceding, b.. Temple, July l."}, 1790; d., Wilton. Dec. 11. 1840. In 1800 he was apprenticed to William Howard of reini)le, a carpenter. About 1809 he was employed by Kimball Putnam ot Wilton as journeyman, and later liy Isaac Blanehard as cabinet maker. At tlie time of his marriage, 1810, he settled about a mile west of AVilton Centre, and. ill 1820. bought the Silas Buss farm where Albert Carleton now live<. lie was successful both as a farmer and a carpenter, being an excellent workman, of good judgment, tpiick in execution, ingenious in devices and ready in adapting means to ends. His advice was often souglit and cheerfully given. Between 18:{0 and 18;{8 he invented a thresliing in.ichine very like those in ineseiit use, and constructed a horse-power to run his machine. He was a member of the Fuitarian Church in Wilton, was a diligent reader of solid books, was quick in conipreliensioii, modest. l)road in his views and liberal toward all men; was much beloved and respected. He m., Dec. 4, 1810, Sarah, dau. of Benning and Abigail (Morgan) King, who was b., Wilton, Xov. 4, 1797. She m., 2d, March :{1 . 1847, X.ithaniel Thurston, who d. April .{, 1874. She now lives witli lier grandson. Theodore W. Harris, at F:ir IJockaway. X. V. children: 7. Sarah Maria, b. Xov. 7, 1817: d. !)<'c. 2, 1818. 5. Kphraim (lo). b. Oct. 1, 1819. *}, Abigail King. b. Dec. 9. 1821 : d. Dec. 29. 1824. UK (;eorge (21). i). Oct. 11. 182:1. 11. Sumner, b. .Sept. ;5, 182.5; d. Aug. .'lO, 1827. ll». Abigail Maria, b. Aug. 28, 1828: d. July 17, 18.52: m.. Sept. 22. 328 HISTORY OF WILTON. 1S47. Ndi'iiuiii Smith. .M. D.. of Grotoii. who \v;i< b.. .Mont Vciiion. Oct. IH. isll. Ilo \va.* lor six yt^nrs suraeoii of the Sixth l{(\ut.. Mass. V., went with tlio ro««r. throuiih lialtiinore in 18(11 ami liad the care of those woumlt'd l»y tlie mol). 13. Diantlia Hak.'r (23). I). K.-l.. 1. ISlJl. 14. Aiistress (21>). h. Marc-h :>. 18;M. 15. Ei'unAi.M (8), h. Oct. 1, 181!). For account of liis life see page 290. He m.. Jan. 1. ]84(;. Mary F. Pollard of Lowell. .Afass., who d. .Vn"":. 17. ISIS); m., 2d.. Au«?. 27, 1S.")1. Sarah II. liarrett of IJarre. Mass.. who d. Aug;. 21. 18r)2; m.. .'{d. Sept. 12. 18r)4. Emma Cornelia Daniels of 'IVwks- hury. Mass. Children : 1(}. Martha Ann, b. Oct. i;{. 18 IC: d. Sept. :{. 18-1!). 17. (^eorije Fpliraim. b. Oct. !). 18.-).-): ni.. Felt. IS. 1880. Mary 1,. dc Hochn. l.S. Frederick l{o,iiers. b. July 20. 1802: d. Oct. 4. 1878. 1». Mary Etta, b! .luly ;{1. 18(1.-); d. Jan. 27. 1884. 20. Enuna Alice, b. Nov. 4. 18(18. 21. Gkouok (10), b. Oct. 11, 182;{. For account of his life see page 2!)0. He m., Nov. 1, 1850. Catharine Wood «>f ( Jroton. .Mass. Cliild : 22. (Jeorije Artemas. b. April 18. 18:)8. A physician : assists his father in Ills institution lor tlu' education of the feeble minded. 23. DiAXTiiA Bakkh (13), b. Feb. 1. 18;{1 : m.. Xov. 2.-). 18.-.2, Philip S. Harris, who was b.. Heath. Mass., Feb. 24. 1824 : d.. Flatbush. X. V.. INlarch 11. 1884. He was a jtortrait painter of note ami his portraits of many dis- tin>ruished men are marked by fidelity and excellence. He tirst lived in Kath. .Me.; tlu'u in Brooklyn. N. Y.. wlu're he was a deacon of the South Con»j. Ch.. and in 1882 removed to Flatbush. .Mrs. Harris now res. at Far Ifockaway. X. ^■., with her son. Theodore. Children: 24. Herbert Allston (Harris) (33). I).. Hath. Me.. 2.'). Ida France-s (Harris), b.. Bath. Me.. Feb. id. \. v., Sci)t. 28. 1870. 2(». (Jeorge Philip (Harris), b.. Hath. Mc. Oct. Me.. .March :?. 18:)8. 27. Henry Lucius (Harris), b.. Hath. Me.. Dec. 11. IS.^.S: m. : has tour children. Architect. Xew York City. 25. Theodore Wintield (Harris)* b., liath, .Me.. Jinu> 2;{. 1802. (irad. at I'nion The(d. Seminary. A clergyman and res. at Far IJockaway. X. Y. ' 2{». Anstkkss (14). b.. Wilton. March ."i. is.n : d.. Mcmut Vernon Forge, Pockingham Co.. Vu.. Feb. 20. 1870. She m.. Pane. Mass.. Dec. 14, 18.-,8, David Francis Haynes. who was b.. West Prooklield. Mass.. June 20, 18;r.. In Nov. IS.M. Mr. Haynes entered as clerk the store of Ephraim Brown at Lowell, where he learned the crockery business. In 18.")(;. lie became book-keeper of H. Abbot and Son. of BaUimore. Md.. m.mufacturers i>( iron jdates. Theirs were the only mills in this c-onnlry where the plat<'s for the famous Monitor coulil be piodueed. To satisfy llu' ilemands of the F. S. government for .-.. 18.-,7: d. . r.alh'. JONATHAN BURTON. GENEALOGIES : BROWX. 329 In ISdS. h(> wii* ai)i)oiiirecl iiiaiiagor of the Mount A'cinou Iron \\ ttrks in JJockinjiliani Co., Va. In 1S71. ho returned to Baltimore, Mel., became l)artner with Jolin V. Ammidon, dealer in glaf^.s and crockery wares, and, in lS7(i. assumed control of tlie liusiness. In ISSl, lie developed the Cheapside Pottery, a noted manufactory of artistic porcelain wares. Children : SO. Fannie (Ilaynes). h. Jan. 27. Lsfio. 31. Katie (Haynes). 1). Au.y-. 14. 1S(;4. 32. Frank Ifeuben (Haynes). h. Sept. i-.i. 1>S(i!i. 33. llKHUKiiT Ali.stox (IIakhis) (24), 1).. Bath. Me. , Oct. s. is.").!. Has been cashier and book-keeper for Messrs. Whiting' i\: Sons at Wilton, and is now employed by them in Boston. Mass. He ni.. Auj;' l.}. ls7s. M.iria U. Ellsworth. Children : 34. Ada Ellsworth (Harris), b., Wilton. June 4. IS7!). 35. Bertha Ellsworth (Harris), b.. Wilton. Oct. 2:!. ISSO : d. Feb. 12. ISSl. 1. James Bkoavx. At the first town meeting after the incorporation of Wilton, held July 22, l*7ti2, he was chosen moderator and first select- man. He was re-chosen selectman in 1703, and was several times moder- ator of town meetings. He was first lieut. in Capt. Walker's co. of Col. l?eed"s regt., which marched to Caml)ridge immediately after the battle of r.exington. Hon. Charles J. Fox. in his History of Dunstable, claims l.ieut. Brown as an inhabitant of that town; but in the i)ay roll of ('a]>t. Walker's Co., as made up to Aug. 1, 177."), (see Hanunond's l»ev. War Rolls, Vol. I, page !l.")) Capt. Walker, Eieut. Roby and others from Dun- stable were credited with forty miles' travel, while Lieut. Brown and others from Wilton were credited with sixty miles' travel. See page Sit of Ibis History. By a deed, dated Jan. .'Jl, 1777, he sold his farm, whii-h was part of lots numbered 7 and S in the lirst range, to Joseph Abbot. Jun., and removed to Moultonbonnigh. The same farm is now owned by .John Herlihy. He m. Sarah . Children: 2. Saralu b. April 21, 17(J!>. 3. Olive. 1). April 2, 1771. 4. James, b. March 21. 177:5. 1. Wii.i.iAM BiJOW'X. supi)osed to be the tirst practi'^ing physiii; Wilton, lived where I.ullier Baldwin now re<. He ni. Kacliel — Children: 2. AViUiam. 1). Aug. 12. 177(;. 3. l.vdia. b. March Hi. 17S0. 1. Isaac Bkown. Isaai- and Daniel Brown lived in W illdu lur some ti They were both enrolled, April 2:5. 177.".. in \\ - Ihat Ihey 330 HISTORY OF WILTON. until th:it rime. Isaac in. Hannah . -wlio d. Aug. V). 17S8. C'hil- dn'u : '2. I.., mdifonl. Vt.. May V.i. ]SU\. A photoj;- laplKM-; (.'ainc to A\ilton in Oct.. 1S7."). and >i»(>n ac<|uiicd a itrotitable business which h(> has continued to this time. He ni. Annie llulcliinson. wlio was 1).. (;reentield, Jan. 27, 1840. Cluldren : 2. Xellie M., b. Aug. 28, 1878. 3. Eva M., b. Xov. 10, 1880. liUHXIIAM FAMILY. 1. Thomas IUrxh.v.m. b.. Kiiglanil. l(i-J:{: il. June. IClil. Lieut. Buinham ni.. l(i-ir>, Mary Tuttle: 11 ch. 2. John, son of preceding, b. 1048: d. 17(M: ni.. ICOS. Elizabeth Wells; y ch. 3. Thomas, son of preceding, b. S(>pt. I'O. Km.!: d. 17-ls. lie ni. Susanna : G ch. 4. Jehkmiah. son of preceding, b. 17()i>: il. 1783. He ni.. 17;5o. Jane Pride: U. ch. 5. Jkkkmiah. 1). April 2, 17.12. We lind tlie lirst mention of tlie Burnham family in Wilton in a deed, dated Xov. 15, 1770, from Jonathan Blanchard to Jeremiah Burnham, conveying 05 acres of east part of lot No. 5 in the sixth range. Date of Jeremiah's death not known: last taxed in Wilton, 1805. Ho m., Aug. ;{0, 1754. :Mary . who d. Jan. 7. 1828, aged 02 yrs. They had 8 ch.. of whom the two following were residents of Wilton : G. Buth, b. 1750; m.. April 21. 1785. Tiinothy (iray : d. March 2.!. 1841. 7. Jeremiah (8), h. 170:{. H. Jkukmiah (7), b., 1703; d. Nov.. 1844. By a deed, dated Dec. 0. 1704, his fatlier conveyed to him the Go acres, bought in 1770 of Jonatlian Blanchard. By a deed, dated Jan. 22, 1704, Amos Eaton conveyed to liim the southeasterly part of lot Xo. G in sixth range. He was a farmer and res. on al)ove-naiued lots; his buildings being on tlie easterly part of the lots. He was an early member of the Baptist Society. He m.. July 18, 178G, Phebe Blanchard, who d. Aug. 20. 1838. Children : 9. Phebe, b. Sept. 18. 1787; m. Gutterson: m. 2d. Daniel Fuller. 10. Polly. 1). April 25. 1780: m.. June 24, 1813. Samuel Puller. 11. Betsey, b. April 10. 17!»1 ; m., 1810, Daniel Fuller. 12. Hannah, b. May 15. 1703; m., June 21. 1S41. William Foster of Ashby. Mass.: m.. 2d, Isaac Preston of Xew Ipswich. 13. Lois. b. .\ug. 11. 1705; m. Samuel Lovejoy of Milford. 14. Lucy. 1». Aug. 15, 1707: m. Dodge of Xew l'.oarria>;e. then removed to New Boston and. for a few j'ears, kept the tavern on the Weare road, about a mile from the vlllao:e. He afterward res. on a farm in the west part of \ew Boston. lie m., :May 20. 182(i. Mary Bockwood, wlio was b.. (iroton, Mass., Dec. ii. 180."), and came to Wilton with her parents about ISOS. She d., Milford, Dec. 22, 188.">. ( hildreii : UK .Stejiheu Fernando, b. ^Earcll 2."). 1S27; m. I.oiinda J.oiinii- "f N<'\v Boston; has a liver}- stable in ^[anchester, and is a veteriiiaiy >ur, 1S;{2: d. March .'{0. 18;{2. 23. Maria Deborah, b. June 20, 1833; m. .Jolin Lorin^j; of New Boston, wlio d. Apiii 11, 18.")3, witliin three days" sail of San Francisi-o. Cal.: m.. 2<1, Xelsou X. Philbrick. Kes. New Boston. 24. Charles Crosby, b. Feb. 12, 1830; d. March 2."). 1S3!). 25. Sarah Harriet, b. June 12. 1S30: m. CJeorsjc H. Stevens of Fr.inces- town: d; March .30. 1872. 2«. Jeremiali Almos, b. July Ki, 1842: m. Helen Buswell of North I.yndel)orouiih. IJes. Milford; emi)loyed in Heald's furnitui'e factor}'. 27. Milo Bockwood. b. Feb. 2. 1847; m. Sarah F. Shedd of Mont Ver- non. Bes. ;Milford. Employed in Heald's furniture factory. Bri?NS FAMILY. 1. Joiix Blux.s. 1). 17(»(): il.. Milford. 1782. He was of Scotch ori.oin and came to Americ:i from the north of Ireland in 17;!(;: settled in Mil- ford. 1740. 2. 'I'lIOMAs. seven'th child and third son of prec-edinj<. m. Klizabctb H.-irtness of Lunenburi;. Mass.. and d.. >Filfor(l. aj^ed about 80 yrs. 3. Samiei., sixth child and third son of pi-ecedin.o;. b.. Milford. Scjit.. 1770; m., Feb. 12, 1801, Abigail Jones. Was selectman of .Milford frum thv« age of twenty-one for ten years. He d., Milford. Sept. 20, 1817. and his funeral was the largest ever held in the town. 4. CiiAUi.Ks A., fourth child and second son of preceding, b., .Milford, .I.in. 10, 1800. He m.. Dec. 31, 18;{3. Flizalteth, dau. of Abel aiid Betsey Bartlett) Hutchinsc.n* of Milford. She d. S.-pt. 4. 188.-). aged 00 yr.s. *Tli(' ilutcliinson family traces its ancestry to IJariiiird llutcliinsDii ol' Cowlaii, York- shire, England, who was living in ItiS^'. The I'ollowing are tiie .New England ancestors ol Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Hums: 1, Uicliard Hutchinson, tenth in descent from Marnard of Cowlan, was h. in England; ni., l)vc. 7, 1()27, Alice liosworth; emigrated ahont Ki.'!:') and settled in Salem, -Alass., near nathorn's Hill. •,', .Josei)li. :i, IJenjamin. 4. henjamin. 5, Xatli.an, b., IJedfoid, -Mass., 1717; removed, about 17:t4, tir Andierst, now .^lilford. and host chnnu'tfr ami were well known for tlieir intolligcnoe and wortli. 5. (^'H.VKi.Ks H., i«on of prcoetling, b., .Milforil. Jan. 1!), IS.S."*. For ai'i'onnt of liiis life sw pa,i>o 27."!. Ik' m.. Milfonl. .Tan. \\K 1S.")G. .Sarah \. Mill^. rhildron: (>. Arthur Honry. I). IS.'HI; d. Anu;. :>.{. Is7(i. 7. Bos.*ie. 1». .July G. lS.->!): ni.. .lime 1."). ISSl. William A. (ircir.sr. See IJrogjj lijen. S. Mary Bell, d. April 14. ISO.}, aood l yr. .-, mos. J>. (liarler; Alonzo. h. .Tan. A, 18(i;i: m.. Oet. 14. ISS.'). I.nlie ('.. dau. of Dr. William A. .Tones. He is elerk of the Wilton Man. Co. 10. r.lanehe May. b. May .■>. 18(iS. 11. Hen. Emery, b. .Tuly 21. 1S72. lU'KTON FAMILY. 1. Boxii ACK BuiM'OX, made freeman, I.yun, Mass., IG.}."); d. .Tune 1.!, IGG!), at the _oreat age of 1 13 yrs. A fanner ; ancestor of nearly all the liur- tons in this eountry. In Lewis's History of Lynn is an illustration repre- senting the aged patriarch as standing in the door of his primitive and rmlely eonstrueted house. He lived to a greater age than any other resi- dent of Lynn, and nm1. :iged SO yrs. With his three sons he removed from Middleton, Mass., to No. i'. now Wilton, and settled on lot No. IG in the fifth range. The cellar hole of his house is in the north- east part of the plain, very near the centre of the lot. The place is now owned by James Sheldon. Hi. Abraham (2{h. GENEALOUIK.S : I5UUTON. 333 {). .I(.|IN ((}). (I. NdV. IS. IMC. n'^vd 7S yr>. Hcfdrc lie raiiir K. Wiltun lif served in the Freneli unci liiiliaii war. Ho settled on the oast half of lot Xo. 17. tilth range, whleli now l«don<>;s to Iferhert AVilkerson. lie also owned lot Xo. 20. fourth range, and on it built a grist-mill: this lot is now owned by his grandson, .lames IJurton. He was a di'acon of the First Cong, i 'h. for about fifty years : sat in the deacon's seat and for many years led in the singing, having a clear, strong tenor voice that did not fail him until his last illness. He was probably the first P'ree Mason in Wilton: see i)age 120. H(! was town clerk for ten years; selectniaii for live years.- His wife, llelx^cca, d. Aug. 17, is;^l, aged !)2 years. Cliildren : 10. Kebecca, b. March 18, 17(;2: m., Xov. 28, 1787, Josei)h Putnam. .Fun., of Society Land: removed to Andierst and d. there. 11. William, d. at ^'alley Forge in the spring of 1778. 12. David, m. and removed t() Andover. \'l. IS, .John (45), b. March 2."), 17(57. 14. Sarah, b. June 8. 1772; m. Stephen Putnam of Wilton. On the death of her husl)and. in Sept.. 1821, she removed to Mason where she died. 15. -Mary Archer. \>. March '.». 1771 : m., March :i. 1S0;{, .John Mar^hall. Res. Lyndeborough. IG. I..ucy, b. Feb. Is. 177s : ni. Tliomas Lakin of Lyn(l«,-borough. 17. Betsey, m. Samuel Cudworth of GreenlieUl. 18. Xaomi, m. IJenjamin Fuller, and settled in Andover. Vt. 19. .FoNATilAX (7), b. Sept. 18, 1741. In 17.")!J [VJ, before he came to Wilton, he served at Louisburg in ('apt. Andrew Gidding's co. JIc also served as orderly sergeant in Capt. lienj. Taylor's co., at Winter Hill in tlie winter of 177.")-(); was lieut. in Capt. Wm. Barron's co., in the Ticon- deroga campaign, 177ii, aiul served three weeks in Ithode Island in 178(1. He kept a journal during his service on Winter Hill, in which was a roll of Capt. Taylor's co. Of the thirty-one companies that went fntni X. H. to Winter Hill, this was the only roll .Mr. Hammond had been ai)le to lind when he published the first volume of Kev. War Iiolls in 188."). .Jonathan Burton also kept a Journal of the Ticonderoga campaign, in wliich was a roll of Cai)t. Barron's co. Sec pages 03, 98, 101 : also pages 2:^8, 24(>, of this history. On the organization of militia in Xew Hampshire he received a commission as captain, dated Juni; lit, 178(;; on Aug. .5, 1703. he was appointed brigade-major by Gov. Bartlett, and on Dec. 21, 170.5, a justice of the peace, holding tlie olKce l."i years: w:is a selectman of Wil- Um for 1.1 years. He lived on the farm now owned by his grandson, Sanmel Burton. He m.. Feb. 20. IHU. lluldah Xichols, of Middleton. Mass. Children : 20. .Varon, b. April 20. I7(;."); m.. .lune I'.l. 17!i, Jonathan Putnam and icmoved to Andover, Vt. 23. -Jouathau (5G), b. Sept. ."5, 1774. 334 IIISTOllY OF WILTON. 24. JIultl.ili. 1.. .Fuly i. 177S: in.. May 27. I81!t. Samuel Mcniam of Ma.sou. 25. Olive,!). Feb. 2.'), 17S0; in.. Fob. 7. ISUI. Iiiali Sniilli. uioivliant, of Franees-tovvn. Sec Smith gen. 20. Amos NiclioLs, b. Jan. 2, 1785; m., Oct. 7. 1810. Itoxana Utloy and settled in Weston, Vt. ; m.. 2d, Sally Johnson. 27. Moses, b. Maivh. 1787; d. Oct., 178!i. 28. Anna, b. Seitl. r>. 178!t: m.. Juno 14. 181(1. James S. Fisher, lies. Fnincestown. 20. .Vbh.viiam (S). settled with his father on lot Xo. K;, fifth range; lii- brothers being on the lot next north of it. lie afterwards built on the southwest part of the lot and kept a public house until 1817. In 1787, he bought lot Xo. 20, fifth range, and owned it until the homestead was sold in 18:50. He was at Winter Hill in Capt. Taylor's eo.. and at Tieonderoga. 177(!, in ('apt. Barron's eo., and was selectman for five years; was a good neighbor, a good towasman and an honest man. He was somewliat of a hunter and a fisherman, and often related his experience in those matteis. When he was clearing his north lot, the wild turkeys fed on his rye before it was harvested. He made a bough-house and a bed and fed them for some time: then invited his brother John to help shoot them. At the time appt)inted they arranged themselves in the bough-house, and, as it grew light, they Jieard the gobblers i-ome to the bed. Al)raham gave the signal, fired and killed three turkeys, but his brother's gun missed fire. Ai)raham used to say that it was the only time he ever heard Deacon John use a wicked word He m.. 1st. ^Nlary Kenney, by whom he had eight children ; m., 2d, Betty Dale, by whom he had seven children. Children : 30. Mary. b. Jan. 18. 177;{: m.. Jan. II. 17!)(J. Jacob rulnani of Andover, \l. 31. Hannah. 1). Sept. 8, 1774; d. Oct. II. 1777. 32. laicy, b. June 10, 177(); d. Oct. 11. 1777. 33. Hannah, b. March 2;^, 1778: m.. Oct. . ("hloe, b. March 2, 1782: m. Cyrus Bailey: res. in 3(>. Xahum, b. Oct. l,j, 178;} : m. ciiarlotte IVttengill ; 37. Ezra, b. Feb. 10. 178.1: m. a Miss PufVer, by whom sons; res. in Vermont a few years and left for parts unknown. 38. Betsey, b. Xov. 18, 1787; m. Jonathan Parkhurst. 30. Lucy, b. Dec. i;^, 1788; ni. Ashby Morgan. 40. Faimy. 1). Feb. 2. 1700: m. Timothy Gray. 41. Kuth. 1). March 21. 1702: num.: went lo (Jeorgia as a teacher and (1. there. 42. Lydia. b. May 7. 17!).!: m. I,ul)im Kockwood. See irockwoud gen. She m., 2d., Elijah Chandler. 43. .lohn («()), b. Oct. 2."). 17110. 44. IVggy, b. Xov. 22, 170S: ni..Oct.28. ls2f. Jeremiah Fisk. lies. Maine. They had several children, one of whom was a noted ornamental painter. Ver mont. res. in Vei inoni lom he h:i id tw BURTON. 335 (■ rcni. lie (-iili 1 St 0(1 , 1S14. . 1 im : 111 . \( IKlll ( ;oiii<«; (.f New- , iriHI: 111. .To: If, 'X'll iiic; GENEALOGIES : 4.'». .loiiN (i;{). I). Maicli 2.-). 17(17. while there was eai>taiii of militia: return .Fan. -27. 17!)1. Kunice Healtl of Temple: (alter of Wilton. Chiklrcn: 46. .rohn. h.. Uilton. April 1."). 1701. in Vermont and died in the army. May li 47. Kuniee. h.. Andover. Vt.. Sept. 1." Ipswieli. 4S. Lueinda, h.. Andover, \l.. May ( res. r.yndehorough and (Jreenville. 49. Leonard, h.. Andover. A't.. Auii'. ]> rc.s. Andover. Vt. 50. IJoxana, h.. Andover. Vl.. Oet. Hi. ISdd: ni. Silas < hamlierlain : res. Andover, Vt., and Xasliua. 51. Dexter (72). h.. Andover. Vt.. Oet. 1(1. lS(l-_>. 52. Eli/a. 1)., Andover, Vt.. Mareh 2.-), ISO."): d. Ainil s, 1S14 [?]. 53. .James (79), h., AVilton, April IS, ISO!). 54. Eliza, h. Oct. !>, ISi;}. When she was two years old, u severe ill- ness destroyed her hearing and she became a deaf mute; was educatetl at Hartford. Conn., and m. a deaf mute named Kelley. She d.. AViltoii. Dee. 2;{. ls78. 55. John (92). h. Dee. 10. isKi. 56. .ToxATiiAX (23). I). Sept. ."). 1774: d. Mareh 2(5, 1802. He was a prominent and trustworthy man: for many years trustee of the school and nunisterial funds: ju.stiee of the peace 4.5 j'ears: administrator of many estates: representative to the Legislature: selectman 14 years: town clerk 7 years and held military otiices to rank ot lieut. col. He was secretary of the lodge of Masons to wliieh he belonged for many years. He m.. Jan. ;U), ISOO, Tersis Warren of Wilton, who d. Feb. 4, ISOl, aged 27 yrs. He m., 2d, March li), 180.1, Lucy Ha/en of .Shirley, Mass.. who d. April 11, 1874. aged 01 yrs., 1 mo. Children: 57. Warren (98), b. Nov. 23, 1800. oH. Lucy. b. .Tan. 24, 1800: d. Oct. 2.'>, 1828: unni. 59. Persis. b. .Fan. 10. 1808: d. .Tan. m, ISOO. 60. Persis. b. Dec. 10, 1800: m.. Aug. 20. 18.31. IJov. Stephen Alfred r.jirnard. who was b. Nov. 20. ISO.}, and d. .Tune 24. 1882. See page 200. They had three sons and two daughters. 61. llazen ,J. (101). b. .Fune 2. 1812. 62. Samuel (107). b. Aug. 22. 1814. 63. Elizabeth .J., b. .Sept. 22, 1810: in.. .Sept. 1, IS.IO, Pev. Cliarlo IJobinson of (iroton. They have one son, William 15. (IJobinson). 64. .Vndrew Nichols, b. Feb. 21,1810; uniii. He received his early education at the district scliool, and at the age of 18 went to Boston, entered the dry goods store of Wetherell. Fowle & Co., on Kilby St.. and remained with them and their successors, Fowle & Talbot, three years. Ill IS 10 he tormed :i co-i»artnership with S. A. Barnard under the style of A. N. Burton iV: Co.. leased the brick store at Willon Centre, formerly necupied by .Joseph Newell, and carried on the business of a country 336 HISTOKY OF WILTON. >l(iri' Ihcfc l(>r tluTC years, when lie sold out. rcUiriicd to Hostoii. wcul into tlic whok'salo dry hhkhIs hiijiint'ss with his hiothcr nndvv llic linn name of lla/cn .F. IJniton & Co., on Kilby St.. and remained with him live years until tiie tliin was dissolved. He afterwards fonned a eonneotion with S. II. Xorris it Co.. in the same business, and remained with them until Ai)ril, IS.")!. He then made an arrangement with Jordan, Marsh tic Co.. who liadjust eonnnenoed the dry goods Jobbing and importing busi- ness on Milk St.. and remained with tliem twenty-tliree years. He then retired from l)usiness. He was for many years an aetive member of the ilandel I't Haydn Soeii'ty, also a member of the Mereantile Library Asso- eiation and other literary as.soeiations in Boston. In the summer of 1S7S he went to Europe and remained about six months. Sinee his return he- has been living on his farm, a part of whieh was owned by his Burton ancestor, who tirst settled in Wilton. 65. Maria L., b. Keb. 22, 182."): d. ]^Iay 4, 184'.); unm. 66. John (43), b. Oct. 25, 17'JU. He lived eight or nine years on the hoiuestead with his fatlier. then rtMuoved to Maine; after a few years returned to Wilton, and, a few years later, went again to Maine where he died. He m.. Dee. 15, 1817. Sarah Dale. Children: 67. .lohn Dale, b, Oct. 1, 1818. A furniture maiuifaeturer. Ih^ removed to Pittsburgh, Penn. He m.. April 4, 184;J, Maria Mason and had one son, Alfred, who served in Virginia under MeClellan and Clraiit. 68; Sarah, b. 3Iay 22, 1820; m.', Oet. 4, 1845, Abiel Holt of Weld. :Me. 69. Abraham, b. April 20, 1822; m. twiee; his second wife was IJacIiel A. Parkhurst. An upholsterer; res. Manchester. 70. Betsey D.. h. April 25, 1824; m. Wilson Dodge: res. Maine. 71. Caroline L., b. Sept. 18. 182(>; m. ; res. Ithode Island. 72. Dkxtku (51), b., Andover, Vt., Oct. 10. 1802: d. June .{. IS.V.. Kes. in southwest part of Lyndeborough. but his children attended school in Wilton. He was a captain of the cavalry, 22d regt. of militia, and was for several years selectman of Lyndeborough. He m., April 20, 1824. Clarissa O. Spotlord of Temple. Children :' 73. Dexter Lionel, b. April 10, 1825. lies, several years on a farm ii\ the south part of Temple and served as selectman of the town. Besides attending to his farm, he carried on for some years an extensive busiiu-ss in marketing and as a cattle and sheep broker. IJenuned to New I[)swich and, for a time, kept a store there. He m. Emily Frances Ward of Chelmsford, 3Iass. ; they had three sons and three daughters. Two of the sons are living; the eldest, Ueorge Dexter, is the inventor of the "Burton Cattle Car," and of other patenteil articles. 74. Clarissa Irene, b. July 2, 1827 : m. Nathan Holt of T.-mplc; two sons, one living. 75. James Edwin. 1». Nov. 18, 1828. Ites. Temple. His business is farming and lumbering; has been for several years selectman of Temple. He m. C)live A. I{ol»inson of Bennington: two sons and live daughters. 76. Helen Marion, b. Feb. 21, IS.n : m.. May is. 1S5;!. (.Jeorge H. Blood. See Blood gen. (19). 1 ANDREW N. BURTON. GENEALOGIES : BURTON. 337 77. Eli/;i Jane, It. Doc. <5, 1S;^4; m.. May 17, 1S.')7, Georf>c W. IJoyntoii. See lioyiitou f^en. (0). 78. William Wallace, h. Nov. 14. 1S;W. Kcs. on tlic lioniestcud in Lyndeborongh ; is a fanner and has represented the town in the Legif«la- ture. He ni.. June 20, ISCl, Esther Jane Cragin of Temple; one son and two danghters; one danghter d. in infancy. 79. Jamks (53), I)., Wilton, April 18, 1809; res. on lot No. 17. fourth range; ni., June, 1832, Abigail Parker of Wilton. Children: 80. Jolui, b. June 26, 1833 ; d. Nov. 5, 1807 ; unm. 81. James, b. Jan. G, 1835; d. April 30, 1835. 82. Martha Parker, b. March 7, 183G; m., Nov. D, 1850, Charles G. Blaiichardof Greenville; d. July 1, 1882. 83. Abbie Frances, b. July 2!), 1837; m. Solon Tarbell; res. Hancock. 84. Emily Ann. b. Sept. 21, 18;{!t: m.. June 14, 18(54, William IT. Hop- kins. See Hopkins gen. 85. Marietta Hale, b. Aug. 28, 1841; m., April 24, 18(!3, George W. Eaton of Wilton, who d. Aug. 1(5, 187(i ; m., 2d. Jonathan Parker Snow, u civil engineer. Kes. Woonsocket, R. I. 8«. Augusta Maria, b. May 2(!, 1843; m.. Nov. 2, I8G0, Irving S. Farnsworth. Kes. Connecticut. 87. Nancy Helen, b. Dec. 1, 1844; m.. Dec. 17, 18(i8. Henry N. lilanchard. See Thomas Blanchard gen. (81). lies. Wilton. 88. James Albert, b. Feb. 8. 184(i; d. Dec. 23, 18.5(1. 8J). Josiah Henry, b. April 3, 1847. 90. Clarissa Joanna, b. Nov. 14, 1848. 91. Lydia Louisa, b. April 5, 18.50; m. Willis II. Kdsoii. 92. John (55), b. Dec. 10, 1810; d. Jan. l(j, 1872. Pvcsided on the liomestead of his father and grandfather. In 1801 he enlisted in the Eighth Kegt., N. H. V. ; was in the hard service of that regt. up to the battle of Sabine Cross Koads, when he was taken prisoner and carried into Texas. After his release he served during the remainder of the war and was honorably discharged. He m., .March 4, 1841, Anna Kidder of NVil- ton, who d. May 15, 1808, aged 45 yrs., 8 mos. Children : 93. Eliza Ann, b. Sept. 15, 1842; m., June 3, ]8(J0, Ilosea Dutton ; one daughter. Res. in west part of Wilton. 94. John Hale. 1). Oct. 2. 1843: m. a Miss Carkin. Kes. Lyndebor- ough. 95. Martha Jane, ni.. May 3, 1803, Porter Follansbee: one daughter, Minnie A. (Follansbee), b. Oct. 15, 1805. 90. (Jcorge Edward, b. June 28. 1847: m. Miss Seaver of Shirley, Mass. lies. i„ Mass. 97. Ella Frances, 1). Jan. 22. 1857; m. Onslow Hoyt of Francestown. 98. Wakukn (57), b. Nov. 23, 1800; d., Salem, Mass., June 0, 18(;o. For account of his life see page 285). He m., June 2(!, 1828, Sanih, dau. of Dea. John and Sarali Flint of Wilton, who d. Oct. 11, 1830, aged 32 yrs., mos. He m., 2d. Sei>t. 18, 1845, Mary Merritt of Salem, Mass. Children: 99. Arthur W.. d. IVIarch 20, 1852. 338 HISTORY OF WILTON. 100. S.inili Wanvii. d. Auir. 17. is:,s. 101. 1I.v/j;n .1. («I 1. I». .luiic J. 1S12: {riarl. at KndK'cslowii Ai';i of ll«»ii. David M. Means of Aniherst. In 1S;{4 lie went 1«> iJostoii and nhiained a sihiatioii in a wholesale dry jjjoods 4). A lon.ir and active career of n«'arly tifty ycafs as a ISoslon merchant, through the many nps and downs incident to such a callinji'. ht to charitable and reli«;ious oioaiM/a- tions. Althonjih a j^ood citizen he avoided publicity and spent his entire time, outside of liis business aiul otlier duties, in his family, where he was known and seen in his truest character. Devotedly fond of his home, he never reckoned any i>ersonal sacrifice for hi-; family too ureat. His was an active, honorable and unsellish life. He m.. May 1. IS.iU. Susan S. Bancroft, who d. .Jidy is, 1S44: m.. id. .Ian. I. 1S4<;. Harriet Lincoln Smith, who d. .Inly i». IS.");}-, m.. ;{d. Oct. 4. lS.-)4. Kliza M. .losselyn. Chil- ihrn : 102. I.anra l■"rance^. b. May Id. ls;!;t: m.. \(.v. II. lSi;7. Wiliiam Dexter Wiswell: .! ch. : Dexter Bancndt (Wiswelli. Andrew Iturton (Wiswell) and Messie Frances (Wiswell). 103. Helen Louisa, b. Dec. 1!». lS4i. Kes. IJoston. Mass. 10+. Ilazen .lames, b. .Inly 14. 1SI7. Cirad. at the Kn.-rli-h Hi-h School. IJoston. ami received :i Franklin nwdal. He is in the clothin;;' business at Minneapolis. Minn. lie ni. Alice (;. C. Whitney: ;> ch. : Hazel Ward Cotton. Ariel and ll.izen .1. 105. Cieors«' Smith, b. Nov. Jd. IS.Vi. ' (irad. at the Fug. Ilijrh School and received a Franklin medal. He is in the clothinu; business in Boston. He m.. F.'b. -id. 1S77. Frances V. Miller: 2ch.: Fthel M. and Kt.'rerO. 10«. Ida Maria, b. .Inly. IS.Vi. Kes. Boston. 107. SAMtKl. (02). b. .\u<;. •->!>. 1S14. (irad. at \ew Ipswich Academy anil settled on the homestead, whicli by i»atient and indefati- try. has been jireatly imi»roved and brou<;iit to a hi oni- of the most sidtslantial ami successful farmers of Ins town. Hem.. Dec. .-.. is.jli. Klvira M. .Ion<'s of Marlborou,i>h. Children: lOS. Henry Warren, b. March lit. IK4I. (irad. at Monl NCriion Aca. IS.'.O. (Jrad. al New I]>s\vi

  • [ay 5. 1S71. Mrs. Sara)i (Craj^iii) Sioiio. wlio d. Sopt. 12, 1SS7. a,:;«'d -1:^ yrs.. 10 iik>s. : ii. ch. Kos. on the Iionicsti-ad w ith Ins father 112. (harics Solmi. I). Au-^'. lC. IS.Vi: d. Dei-. V.i. 1S(U. HI irir FAMILY. 1. .TosKiMi lU KTT. d.. Willoii. Ai)ril. IS7l». a.ncd S-l yrs. JJ.- was a carpeiitf-r and lived ti»r many years inTemjde; came fnmi there to Wil- ton, where he was first laxed in If^-t:!. Jle m. Miss Ahhot. by whom he had one son and two dauj^hters: m.. "id. l?oxalana. dau. of Amrj< and Abi<,fail (Keyes) I.awi-enee. Children by "id wife: 2. Charles \i. (7). b.. 'I'emple. Dee. 2:.. lS2-_>. S. Friend, b.. Temple. IJes. Tow iiseiid. Mass. 4. A\ iHi:im Wallaee. b.. 'remi)le: d. in California. 5. Edwin i;. (11). b., Temple, about lS2ii. 6. Mary Jane, b., Temple: m. Henry Mason. Kes. Milf..rd. 7. CllAHi.Ks B. Cl). b.. Temi.le. Dee. 25, 1S22: d. Oet. 21, ISSI. A ))latk-mith. and lived in several towns before he eame to AVilton in the sprinj;- (tf 1S,"»S. where ho carried on business about 17 years: ludd tlie olHee of superintendiu';: sehool eommittee. Jle m.. I'.oston. Mass., Feb. 2.'!. 1S4."). Kxperienee H. lli.a;gins of liowiloin. Me. K. i.ourena <'.. b.. Uichniond. .Me.. Dee. 1, 1S4:): m.. Oit. 2<;. 1S71. .laeob Kendall of 'femide: d., Temple. Dee. 22. 1S7:{. 0. Sophia \l.. b.. Boston. Mass.. .Inly IT.. ISIS: m.. Oet. JC. 1S7I. ♦ ibiiney Adam> of \\ est Townsend, Mass. 10. Charles A., b. Sept. 22. lS.-,(;. A cooper. He m.. Oct. :>. lss2. Mary Ida. dan. of Arlemas and Mary (). (Kidder) JNilnam: n. eh. 11. KinviN J:. (.>), I).. Temple; d., Andierst. Feb. l.i. 1S8J. aj;ed -Vi yrs. A carpenter. He m.. May. IS-IC.. Hachel H.. dau. «tf Oliver and Fatly (Colburn) Perham. wlio d. July 4. 1S()2. ajjed J2 yrs., nios. ; u»., 2d. .Mr•^. Gray. Children: 12. K. Kimball, m. Miss Hutchinson. Vi. Cor;i. d.. Andierst. Sept. (i. ISSd. ,i.i. d.Oct. lii. isjC. ilecaiiK- from Luiienbui -;. Mass.. and lived many years at the middle of the town. He and his son. Stefiheii. boiij^hl of Joseph Stiles lot Xo. l-'i. ei-;htli raii,:re. except 21 acres in the west i>arl of said lot. ;. b. Sept. 7, 1772. 340 HISTORY OF WILTON. 3. Ilaiiiuili, h. Di'i-. ;>'. 1771: m.. May l".». ISOO. Nathan Balianl. .Tun., of (onronl. St-c IJallanl . 0. rhebe, b. Dec. 12, 1781 ; ni., April 17, 1810. .loscpli Guttor.son. 7. Sally, b. Au^^ 7, 178.") ; d. Oot. 26. 1855. S. John, b. Sept. 2, 1788. y. HlCHAKl) Taylou (2). b. .Sept. 7. 1772. lie lived several years in tlic house, since taken down, on the eorner ujiposite tlie Isaac IManchard place, lie built the house now owned by (Jeoif^e A. Xewell. who lias enlarged and reniodelknl it. About 181 1 he removed to IVterboronj;!! and died there at an advanced age. lie ni. Hetty, dau. of C'apt. Nathan Hal- lard, who was b. Aug. 1!>. 1771. See Hallard gen. (5^. ('liildren: 10. IJetsey. b. .Muie 20, 17'.)5: ni.. Sept. 18. 1817. Charles Crane of 3Iil- ton. :Mass.* 11. Ach.-ah. b. Sept. 5, 17tt7. 12. lUchard Taylor (25), b. .luly 27. 17!t!i. 13. Al)el Fisk. b. July i), 1802. 14. Nathan Hallard, 1). .luly 24. 1804: is a fanner and resides in Peler- borougli. 15. Mary Ann. b. Oct. 2, 1807. Hi. Eunice, b. Oct. 2, 1800: ni. Uutterson. 17. Stkphkn (4), b. .Ian. 10, 1777 ; d. Sei)t. 20, 1848. lie was a farmer and lived on the farm bought of .loseph and Ebene/.er Stiles. He m.. Dec. 8, 1803, Sarah, dau. of Jeremiah and Chloe (Abbot ) Abbot, who was b. Dec. 8, 1781, and d. Oct. 20, 1851. Children : 18. Stephen Abl)ot, b. Sept. 25, 18t)4: d. Aug. 4. 187;}. lie dianged his name by droi)ping the surname, Buss. He ni., March 20, 1828, Nancy Wilder Heede. See Heede gen. (8). 15). Calvin, b. April 20, 180(i; d. Dec. 26. 1850. 20. Sally, b. June 14. 1808: m.. May ."). 18;{1. Kilburn llarwood. \[c removed to Ashburnham, Mass., and later to Fitchburg, Mass.. where'he died. They had several children. 21. Betsey (26). b, Aug. 3, 1810. 22. George (35), b. Sept. 27, 1812. 23. E/ra (40), b. Juuc 27, 1814. 24. Emily, b. Aug. 30, 1829: m., Feb., 18.50. Caleb M. r.atchelder. See Hatcheldergen. (32). 25. KiciiAKi) Taylok (12), b., Wilton, July 27, 1700; d., Bridgeport, Conn., from paralysis, Dec. 13. 1885. The following extract is taken from the reterborough Transcript of Dec. 24, 1885 : '"Mr. JMchard T. Buss, a native of AVilton and for several years a resident of this town, died at Bridgeport, Conn., at the ripe age of 86 yrs., 4 mos. When the cotton mill was started at West Peterborough, then called I'nion Village, Mr. Buss built most of the machinery. It i.s but a few weeks since Mr. Buss * At this time, 18i?j, Mrs. Crane is the oldest living native of Wilton of wlioni I liave any knowledge.— [S. Tutnam. GENEALOGIES ; BUSS. 341 visited liis brother. X. B. Bus>. of this place and it wafi generally remarked that it was rare to see so well preserved and vigorons a man at Ills great age." From the Bridgeport News of Dee. 14. ISS,"), we obtain the following facts. In his youngrr days Mr. Bnss held a situation in Colt's works at Hartlord. lie came from there to Bridgeport to take a position in Wheeler and Wilson's sewing machine establishment, soon alter the company began business, where he had a contract as inspector, whicli he held until he letired from business, about IS?."). He served in the connnon council and as alderman, and was for some time a deacon in the Church of the I'edeemei-. He became a Freemason when 21 years old. and. at the time of his death, was a meml)er of St. John's Lodge. Hamilton Commandery, Jerusalem Chapter. I util witliin two years of his death lie always marched over the whole route with his masonic breth- ren when they attended a funeral (n- upon other occasions. '\Six feet tall and well built, with a tigure straight as an arrow, with snowy hair and beard, and a countenance bright, benevolent and dignified, Mr. Buss would have been a tigure notable anywhere for one of his age. Ife had a high reputation for personal integrity and for other (pialities of mind and heart which made him universall}- esteemed. "" He left a widow and two sons. 2«. Bktskv (21;, b. Aug. li, 1810; m.. Wilton, March 20, 1834, Ben- jamin Franklin Mardeii. Mr. Marden was emi)loyed by Asa Jones, and, in comi)any with John Mills, had been engaged in the tanning business and in the manufacture of boots :ind shoes. Hi 1837 he removed to Syra- cuse, N. \ ., where he lived for a sliort time; then to Mont Vernon, and. later still, to Nashua. In IS4() he returned to Mont Vernon, where he and his wife still live, though in feelile health. Children : 27. .Sarah lAithera (Marden), b., Wilton, May 5. L^'j,'): m. Oorge (J. Averill of ^lont Vernon, where she still lives. 28. Benjamin Franklin (Marden), 1... Wilton. .May 12. 1S;50: tl.. Syra- cuse, N. v.. April ."), 1S.3S. 2{>. Susan (Marden), 1).. Wilton, June 2;{, 18.37 : d. 185!). .'{(). (ieorge Augustus (Marden), b.. Mont Vernon, Aug. !), 18;{i); m., Xashua, Dec. 10, 18(i7, Mary P. Fiske. (Jraduated at Dartmouth C(,llege, isdl : enlisted in Co. (J. 2d Kegt. U. S. Sharp-Shooters. Dec. ISGI : pro- moted to 1st Lieut, and II. (^ M., July, 1802: mustered out at expiration of service of regiment, Sept. 24, 18G4. Editor and one of the proprietors of I>owell Daily Courier since Sept. 1, 1807. Member .Mass. House of Representatives. 1S7:{: Clerk same body, 1874-1882, inclusive ; Sjieaker, ISS.J and 18N4: member .Mass. Senate 188.j. Two sons. 31. Frank (Marden). b.. Nashua, March 31, 1841; m.. Concord. May 10. 1882. Mary Frances Biddle. who died Oct. 14, 188.'>. 32. Maria Theresa (Marden), ))., Nashua, .March 0. 1844; m.. .Monl Vernon, .May 2S, ISOO. K. (;<-rry .Martin. IJes. Fast Boston, Mass. Have had two sons and two daught<'rs; one son and one daughter still living. 33. Hannah Catherine (.Marden), b., Mont Vernon, Dec. 10, 1840; m., Lr)well, Mass.. .\ov. 27, 1873, Samuel Sewall. Jun. She d. Aug. 30. issc, leaving one son and one daughter. 34. Wendell Phillips (Marden). b., .Monl V.-nion. May (;. ls.-,(): m.. Concord. Oct. 2.S, 1878. .Melvina Drew Nutter: one son and one ilaiighter. .■U2 HISTOKV OF WILTON. So. (;i:01!. Ih* livt^s i>u tlic homcstoad. It» whii'h lio lias mailt' ljy«»o additions, ami wirK-h hi' ha-; iinprovtHl l>y uiub'r- diainiiii;- ami by i-l«'aiiii,ii the i>iou. hi' was rhosi'n a di'aron of thi* ( 'oiio;i-,.ir;itional siu-ii'ty : lias held military ortioos to the rank of i'aj)tain. and has been si'ii'ctman roilwn yi'ai's. Mo m.. Aiiu'. L»7. IS-T). Abioail. yi.uuiji'st dan. of Dt'a. Kliplial.-i and Doivas i^Abbot^ I'utnam. who was b. >lay 10. 1S17. and d. .lime ]'.>. is:i: m.. 2d. Mrs. ||;,,mah I.. Ipron. who .1. May 17. lSS-_>. ai,'.'.! r.s yi-s. Childivn: S«. .^aiah Ooivas. b. May 1>S. 1S;!S: d. .luni' 27. ls7;{: m.. Oit. ti. ISdl. (Jeoroc W. liridiii's. Soo Bridtjes goii. (2i>). 37. Abby Fianoos. b. Oi-r. •_>•_>. 1S42: d. Jan. 11. lS(i(). 3H. (ieorgi^ Sullivan, b. Xov. S. lS4f. Ili' worked for si'vcral years in IJoston a- .1 i-arpi'iiter. in the aurnmn of issr. In- l>oui;ht NValdo Kosi,.|"s farm. 3t>. Kllery ( hanniiiji-. I). Manh 2tl. Is.'.l : n's. ,„i the homest.'.i.l. 40. KZKA (23). b. June 27. 1S14: d. Ndv. S. ISSd. II. > was |..|- sevi-ral years couueeted with the briek si,.n' ;ir Wilton ( entn-. In IS.V) hf removed lo Yellow Springs. Ohio, wht'rt' In* lived si'vt'u years, thfn removed to Springtield. Ohio, lie m.. April 7. ls;M. Mary. dan. ol t ai>l. David Wilson, who d.. Sodus Bay. N. ^ ., July 1.!. ISfl: ni.. Jil. Oil. 27. lS-17. Sarah M. Unell of Newport. Children: 41. Kdwin Dumont (43). b.. Meihuen.'Mass.. .luly Id. IS-Mt. 4*2. Mary Wilson, b.. Wilton. April IC IS.M. \U-<. S|)ringtield. old... 43. Kl>WlN l»t MONT (U\ 1'.. .Melhnen. Mass.. .Inly 10. IS.-.O. |s employed in a bank, lie m.. Xov. 2:1. 1S7.".. Mitini." K. Scys [ yj of Spring- Held. Ohio. Children: 44. Harriet Foote. b. Xov. .M. ls7(i. 45. Mabel Uuell. b. July 22. ISSO. 1. Sti.A.> Bl ss. a brother of Steplien. head of the preeeding family, was also from Lunenl>urg. Mass. Hi* bought of James Bhiueharil of Dunstable, lot No. ten. third rang.', lor C.t.l. deed dated Junt- 2."». 1770. We have obtained no ri'eor.l td hi< tannly. but li.' proltalily had lu.i s.in~ and two daughters. •2. Silas («). b. T.-mpl.'. 3. Sibyl, m., S.>pt. 1.".. lsl7. AbicI S;iwyir and lived in Sli.inui and I'cterlMUough. 4. Aanmii;). .'i. Abigail, m.. D.v. 2s. ISl I. Puiki-r Tyler. Thiy livcl for a lew y.'ars in Milford. (J. SII..VS cii. b. Tempi. •. IJi's. on lb.' hom.'-tea.l until il was s.dd to Kphriam Brown. II.- m.. Mar.h 1.!. isoo. I'anny. .lau. ot Nathaniel and I'rudi'nei' i Abboi S;iwy<'r. who was h. .luly .'i. 17!i'.i. and .1. in 'Templi'. Childrrn. ail b..rn in Wiiion: ;, Amos. b. Xov. l.s. bsoo: d. isco. fi..m iniurifs iv.eivfd in bi-iuij OENKALOCIFS : I'.ITTEI.'FIF.M) 343 tliiow II liom a caiTiaj^c. IJctorc he was ol aj^c he woikfil a slioit tiiiu- lui-rapr. l-aar I'.laiicliaiil at liiriiitiirt' iiialiiiijr: w;i- i'iii|.lo\ t-d lor :i f<'\v y<'ai< ill a ^tdri' in Salem. Mass.. ami )iaii lii- iiaiiM- (•liaii<;. .\. \ .. wlidf Ik- conliniifd the «amf liii-incss. For about thirt.\ year- iM-foiv hi- d.-afli. Ik- di. Sept. lit. isp.c „i. and settled ill llolliston. .Mass. 17. AAltoN (i). 111. Ilaiiiiah . ( hildren : 15. Hannah, h. Oct. .{(». ls(»4. V.K Orvili(. I.. .Ian. lU. |s(i7. lUri'FI.'FIFI.I) KAMI I.I FS. 1, FiMIKAlM l'»i I I t;i;i li:i.l>. -eived tfii ;n of 17."»n aj^ainst the French ami Indians, and. witli tliree others, is recorded in the I'roviiicial Papers .is helon<;iii*!; t«» the PiHtvhtce ttf New llampshiie. i'hey were residents of Wilton when the town was iiicorpo- r.iteil in 17t;2. ami were iimiouhtedly of 'rownshiji Xo. :* in 17.')S. Kpliraim lived where the road, north of .Mrs. Doe's, turns to tlie west. In 17(;.". and 17<;0. he w.is one [:iry, b. .Sopt 1>G, 17G7. (}. Kpbraim, 1). .luno 14, 1770. 7. Aaron, b. ^lav 0. 177:^. and hi^ wito. Marv. liad 1. Sticphkn HuTTKriFlICM) :. Kbenezor. 1). Oct. 12. 17!ll. CAKKIN FAMILY. 1. Jkssk 1). (AKKlN, b. I.yndeboiduvih: m., Oct. 17. 18;{:{, Sarali dau. of James and IJuth (Stiles) Hutchinson. Since 18.')0 he has lived on the farm in the west part of Wilton, formerly owned and occupi«'d by Ids wile's fatlier. Children : 2. Emoliiir ('.. li. May 21. In.!."): m.. Sej.t. 21. IS.*. I. Charle-: A. Saw- tell: n. ch. ;{. Albert J. (5). b. May 21. ]SM. -^yijy ct.d^ /w^ olA, c GENEALOGIES : CENTER. 345 4. Emily C. (1«). h. Dec. 19, 1S;}8. 5. Al.BKUT .1. (3). h. May 24, 18:50: m.. tk-t. 11, ISOO. Mary C Av.mt. Children : «. AVilli>i Alison, 1). April 0, 1S(!2; d. Juno -J.'), ISSl. 7. Charles Sawtell, b. April 28, 180:5. 8. Albert Franklin, b. April 27, 1S04. ». Alfred Avery, b. May 2, 180(i. 10. Clinton Jesse, b. :>[ay :5, 1808. 11. Susan Auffu^ta. b. Feb. 2, 187.'). 12. Leonard Lewis. 1). June ."5, 1870. 13. Bertie May, b. April IT). 1878; d. Feb. 14. 187U. 14. Mary Ethel, b. Xov. T), 187!». 15. Florence Albion, b. Auo;. :J, 188:5. 10. Emii.y C. (4), b. Dec. 1!>. 18:58: ni.. Oct. 1."). \XM>. Isaac 11. Clark. Childi-eu : 17. George Henry (Clark), b. Feb.. 18.")8: d. Ffb. 2!l. 180(1. 18. Sarah E. (Clark), b. March 4, 1800; d. April 2,-), 1800. 1». Alfred J. (Clark), b. July 28, 1801 ; d. Aug. 7, 18(!:5. 20. Isabella M. (Clark), 1). Sei)t. 10, 180:5: ni.. June :5, 188:5. Ceorge IL Holt. lies. Arlington. Mass. 21. Nellie E. (Clark), b. Sept. .•■). 1800. ( EXTEH FA.MILV. 1. JOXAS Centek, d. Sept. 27, 1850, aged 81 yis. He came from (ireenfield to Wilton in 18:W, bought the farm formerly owned Ity Kbene/.er Hutchinson and lived on it until his death. His widow d. Oct. 27, 1807, aged W.i yrs., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. 1*. Hutch- inson, in Milfoid. Two of their sons, named below, came to Wilton with them : 2. Samuel Newell (4). b., (ireenfield. Sept. 27. 1814. 3. Timothy C. (12). b.. (ireenfield. Aug. 11. 1818. 4. SAMiEf, Xewki.i. (2), 1).. (ireenfield, Sept. 27, 1814. He remained with his father imtil he was of age, when he went to Boston and was then' employed in a store until 1840. He then removed to Sumi>ter Co., Ala., where he kept a store until 184:^, when he returned to Wilton and occupied the store adjoining the hotel until it was burned, M.-irch 1.'). 187(i. In the same year he rebuilt the hotel and the store, and has since occupied the latter in company with his son, E. li. Center. He served as select- man in ]8."):i "71 and "72, and was collector of taxes in 1870 and 71. He 111., .Vi)ril 7, I84(i, Chloe A., eldest dan. of Major E/ra Hales. Sc- IJalcs gen. (20). Children: 5. -Alarion Elsie, b. ,lan. Id. 1S47: m.. Feb. 28. 1884. IN-v. Daiii.-l K. -Vdams. See .Adams gen. 0. (ieorge X.. b. July 0, 184s : d. .lult 8, lso;{. 7. l{ose M., b. Jan. i:5. 18.-.0. S. Anna 15.. b. F.'b. 4. l8.-)2: d. .Inly 2!l, 180:5. 5>. Kv.'r.-tt 15.. 1). April 18. 18."..-). In business with bi< fatli.T. iUC) HISTORY OF WILTON. 10. rhailes ('.. b. Oct. H. ls.-)S: d. .Iuik- is. 1S(;;{. 11. Starr 15.. )>. Ai>iil 7. ISCm. Kmployotl in hi* lathfi's store. 12. TiMOTHV C. (3). h.. (ireeiifiphl. Au^-. 11. ISIS: . I. April 7, 1S(;7. llo \va.< (Miiployt^tl ill tlic hotel by Newell Dean, and afterward, for some years, carried on the hotel himself. He ni. Maria, dau. of (apt. .laeob Hutchinson of MiHord: ni.. 2d. Dec. I'.i. 1S.V>. Cordelia Hardy (;. In ls77 he went to Washin-iton. D. C.. and was employed by W. H. Abbot and .lames F. IJus- sell. j.rocers. In ISS.") he returned to Wilton, bouiiht tlie stock of C AV. Kdwards and is now in the f>focery business. His store w;is burned. Dec. .-{. issr.. CH ANDl.Ki; FAMir.V. \i NVii.i.iAM < iiAMH.Ki; ciniiiiated from Knulaml about 1(;;{7 and with his wile. Annis. settled in .\ndover. Mass. He had several children and was the ancestor of many ( handlers, some of whom settled in Con- c.rd and Wilton. His danlihter. Hannah, m.. 1(147. (Jeoriiv Abbot of Andover. •• the venerable .mcestor of a numerous proifeny." 2. William, son of jjrecedinj^-, had several children. 3. .losKi'il. son of preceding,-, m. Sai-ah St<'warl Abltot. 4. 'i'lloMAs. son (d prec.-dino-. m. Elizabeth Walciit. Children; .>. Klizabeth. b.. Anduver. Dec. 17. 17;!lt: d. .I.in. i:>. 174(». «. i:ii/.abeth. b. .March 2.{. 1742. 7. I'.rid.u-et. I>. April 2. 1744: d.. aji'ed .iboul i»0 yrs. 5. Kunice. b. 174(i: d. May i>(». 174!». ♦>. Kbenezer (15). b. May 14. 174i». 10. Klijah. b. Ann-, r,. 17."):{: killed. .June 17. 177:.. at the battle «d I'.uidcer Hill. 11. I'eter. b. March 2.-.. 17.V.: m. Mercy Installs. 12. .Iosei)li. li. Dec. ±2. 17.">r. : d. in the Ke'volutionary army. ' 13. Asa. b. .\pril iC. 17:.!i: m.. Nov. 20. 17S1. Eleanor "iJichardson. He bouj-lif of Iriah Snnth aboiu 20 acres of tin- east p.irl of lot No. 12. seventh ranoe. .•md the tannery, deed dat«'d .Iidy 2.!. 177S: sold tin- s.inie premises to (ieor^'e Altbot. deed dated .Vpril 4. 17S1. U. Thomas, b. 17(;i : d.. a.o-ed Ki yrs. l.'>. Km:M:zKi{ (J»). b. May 14. 174'.i: d. S.-pi. 2.*.. 1S2;!. His tnther died when be was younj;' and the care of ilie family ilevolved muili upon him. About 1 7(;!l he canu' to Wilton and s,.|iled on lot No. II. sixtli ranjje; his |)lace is now owned liy (';ipt. Moses I.ovejoy. He in.. Nov. 2!i. 17(iS. >rary Uurnap of h'eadiiii;'. .Mass.. by wlnun be li.nl live thildren: she d. Oct. 22. 177S. He m.. 2d. .Sarah Averill. w itlow ol .l.nnes Ilntchin- -on who was killed at the battle of Kniiker Hill. Iiy whom Ik- had nine children. He m.. .id. IJ.'inenibraiice Fletcher, widow o| M..s,.s Pi,>ice. < hildren: " Hi. Mary. b. < tcl . 17. 17(;'.i: m.. Nov. 27. 17SS. js;,;,,. ,|,.weii of Nelson, i'hi'ii' last \,-M< were -peni in W illori. GENEALOGIKS : niAXDLER. 347 17. l'>ot>py. 1). Fob. 7. 1771 : m. .loliii I'riiu-c of llrooklyii. Comi.. \vli(» lived in Wilton for :i few yeiir* on tho fiiini now owned l»y fJcoi-oe I'mk- liuisr. and d. .lunc :!. ISll. a.^ed CO yr<: ni.. "Jd. Mairli. isll. .kw.'pli Melendy of r.yndol»orouo;li. IS. Ennif.'. 1). Keh. 12. 177.!: ni.. Nov. .!. isdd. I'ininiliy I.'. l',nxr<.n. V.\. iriirii. h. Mai-cli i:.. 177:.: in. D.'M. Saniiirl !)(.ii^l;i<> «\ Wilfon : n. eh. •20. Hannah. I.. .Inly i>7. 177S: ni.. N<.v. I.'.. 17'.is. Natlianh-I Uiodi^etl of Stoddard. 21. Kl.en<-/er. Ii. Maieh 12. 17S0: d. May s. 17S1. 22. Kliene/er (30), h. .May 14. 17.'^!. 2J{. Tlionias. h. .Ian. S. 17S:{: ni., Nov. I'.l. ISd.".. l)(.lly 11. df. lie lived a few years on the homestead with his fatlier. then removed to .Maine, when liis hrother. Ehene/er. eame to Wilton and oeenpied tlie liome. Feb. 2S. 17s.*.: ni.. Nov. 2S. is-Jd. .laeob (lark: in.. 2d. Fel). 1!». IS-T), Ezra Clark. 2.>. Amy. b. Nov. IS, 17s7: ni. (h.iiiin IJolster. 2«. .Foseph. h. .T.-Mi. 2S. 17S!i: ni.. Nt. As.'n.ith Fr.itt : ni.. 2.1. l)..re:H Pratt. 27. Fdiia. li. .Inn.' C. 17'.l(l: .1. .June 21. 17!>(l. 25. Kdna. b. Sept. (',. I7'.>1 : ni. Xehemiah H.>nn.-tt. 2J). .loel. b. .Inn.- ID. 17!il: .1. Ang. 22. ISC.d. S. I'.l. ISls. I, my T... dan. of 'rimothy and Kutli (Biirnham) (Jray. :J0. Fhkniczkk (22), b. May 14. 17S1. A f.-irnwr. but ..ft.'ii workeil :it framing buildings. He made p.iiierns tor c.i-t iron plough- th.il were useil in Wilton in 1>;21. lb' wa> one of the first members of tlie r>ai»ti-l -ociely. lie m. Ham.iri-. dan. of .Lxd Howe of l^'teri)orougli. Chililren : ;n. Fbene/.er, I).. Peterborough. N..V. .".. ISO."!: .1. Mareh 2:!. ISS.'). He was a i»reaelier of the •■('hristijin Uan.l." He m.. Sept. 22. 1S2M. I.neiiida. dan. .d ^Villiam Hnr.lv .d' Wilton. ^M.'.. by whom he h.i.l three y w h he ba.l i\\.> <.mi- an.l ."ue dan. His wife .1. .\ug.. 1S4S. ag.'.l .i;! yrs. 34. .lohn Prince :A)). 3.>. Po.ln.'y Nil.'>. A caiiiagv m.ik.-r. 11.' m. Mary II. ..Ig.- .d Cicero. N. v.. where he now re<. 30. Fli/a l>.. III. Ilob.-rt D. Paul, a larm.'r. .d ( he^lerville. Me. 348 HISTORY OF WILTOK. 37. Llkk (32). 1>. Feb. 17, ISOO: d.. Wilrou, Jan. 4. ISSl. He went to Maine in 18;J1 and cleared up many acres of land in Temple and Cartilage, lie was a good musician on the fife, clarinet and kent-Iiorn. In March, 1S71. he returned to \Vilfon. He m.. Dee. :n, 1S27. IJt'liccca V. .Mclendy. Children: 38. Luke Francis, h., Wiltou, May S, 182S. 35). Augustus Melendy, b., AVilton, Feb. 1(1. IS.Jd. 40. Al)igail Ann, b., Temple, Me., April 14. ls:i-_>. 41. Joseph Perhani (57), b. April 14. IS.U. 42. (Jeorge Hiley. b. April 2.'), IS-'JO; d. June 10. 18:)4. 43. Malvina, b. Nov. 17, 1838; m. 44. Elvira, b. Nov. 17, 18:58; m. 45. Rebecca Jane, b. Oct. 15, 1840. 4G. Sunmer lieede (65), b. Jan. i;{. 184.S. 47. P.. Laf(M-est, b. July '2r,, 184."). A tnnii Xashua. He m., June 24, ISOi), Mary IT., dan. (Barker) Boynton. See IJoynton gen. (6;. 48. Harriet A., b. Sept. 24, 1847. 49. Mary A., b. April 21. 18.-.;{. 50. John IMunck (34), owned and occu])ied a Coos road lea[e., to Coos Co. farm was interval land of good (juality. .V succes tice of the peace foi' several years, in Aug., 18:i.") Mufactui id Olive farm of ;500 acres on the X. H.: 100 acres of the iful farmer; he was a Jus- , he received what is sup- l)osed to l)e the first patent granted for a mowing machine ; in his machine the power is applied on the same principle as in those of the i)resent time. He obtained a patent for a gang plough and sold the right in 1870. He also received a patent for a carriage hub of malleal)le iron. He m. Anna, dau. of Enoch Bridges of Wilton, Me., formerly of Wilton. \. II. She d.. :Nrechanics Fall. Poland, Me.. Oct. 10, 1881. Children : 51. John Melvin. b.. Temple, Me., June .">. 18;^1. 52. Elizal)eth Bridges, b. March 1), 18;{;5: m.. Dec. .".. 18.V.I. J.'dediah Adams. He served l(i months in the army and was dischaiged for dis- abilities for which he has a jjeusiou. C ch. 53. Enoch Moody, b., Phillips, Me., Ai)ril .■>. 18;i(;. 54. Ellen .Maria, b., Weld, Me., June 18, 1840. 55. Carrie Ann, b. March 1-"), 184;{; d. Oct. IC, 18G1. 5G. Olive Enuua. b. May 2it. 184(): m.. Feb. 24. 18(;i>. Ifev. F. E. Fiirich of the Tabernacle Ch., Chicago. 111. They have several children. 57. JosKPii Pi:i;nAM (41). b. April 14. is:!4. For many years h.- worked for Messrs. .Jones c»t Co. and the Dascondi Brothers at shoeniak- ing. He owns a residence in the French Village, Wilton. He m. Mary Fi-ancfs, dau. of .Joseph and Abigail (Meleuilv) Perham of Evndeborough. Children: 58. Mary Knnna. b. Dec. 20. 18.")S. 5». (ieorgi' Perham. 1). Aug. ;il, 1801. «0. Ett.i Frances, l». July 2."). 180(i. •. N( I'.eil. De IS7;{. (JENKALOdlEy : CLARK. 349 G3. tiL-itiudc Elvira, 1). Mairh i>, lS7(i. 64. Frank L., b. J>ei-. 2S, 1881 ; d. March o. ISSJ. 65. SUMXEU Bkkdk (46), b. Jan. 13, 1S4;J. lias Imtii cinploycd f(.r several years bj' D. Whiting and Sons in their <>rist-niill. lie ni., May !•. 18G5, liosetta IJ., dau. of Joseph and Susan (Manter) Melendy. ( "hildren : 66. Xettie E., 1). March 26, 1807. 67. Owen S., b. June 13, 1871. CLAIJK FAMILIES. 1. Mattiikw Ci.AKK. b., Londonderry, 1702; d., Lyndcborou fiMiiilrv liuni Ldminmicrrv. Irrland. .'ilxMil 172."): in. Lclilia (oilinin. wIkmI. 17.S!: li<- d. 177:). 2. XiMAN. son III iin-iediiiji-. d. ISOS. Ih- ni. M.iiy l.';iiii>c\ .•ind nv-. ill New l>(is|(»n. ii, l)AVii> l{AM>i;v. -iiu (il prcredinj;. 1».. New Hostoii. Juno I'-i. ITS.'). A saiUllo ami liaincss maker, lie was tirst taxed in Wilton in 1S07 and lived in llie house oeeupied toiinany years l»y Dr. rarkhuist and siiieo denioiislied. lie was persuaded to endorse the note of a nei of Amherst. Cliildreii : 4. A son. h. and d. May 1, 180!!. 5.. Mary Ami. h. May 1!», ISIO: d. iM-e. •.'7. iss".: m.. .luuc 1. is.il. John reikins, son of Timothy Niehols of Amherst, who is now (18S(») liviiij; in IJoston in jfood health al the ajje of S7 yrs. 'I'liey had thn>e sons, of whom one is liviuir: Arthur Howard (Nichols). M. |).. who Iive> in IJoston. Mass. (J. Hebeeea Town. !>.. Wilton. Nov. (i. IS17: in.. Aiuil l!i. ISIl. Aloii/.«» .Vppletou Jfeed of Notliii;?haiii. who d. Oct.. 1S."»1, in New Orleans, whore lie had settled as a |»rinter upon his return from the Mexiean war. She m.. 2d. William V. I Hiil and lives in Winehesler. She had hy her lirsl husband a dau<;hler. Ii. Nov. Id. iSl'.i. 7. Ninian Itamsey, h.. New IJoston. July 21i. IS2(>: m.. Nov. 211. lsl(;_ ( ordelia. dau. of IVter Ueiiner of WaldolMuoui,'h. Me. K.s. Somerville. Mass. Their dau.. Kmma Kranees. was h. Oel. Ki. lSt7: m.. Nov. 2!t. 1S71. Arelas D. Wallaee. 5. Sophia Wilkins. t... New nosiou. Dee. 2:). 1S21 : m.. June II. Isi.',, Charles IJood of West nndij;ewater, Mass.. who was li. Dee. 27. Isi.",. :nid d. Dee. IT). 1S7.'{. He was enjj;aRed in the iron Imsiness for many year- in IJoston and New \ork. but linally reiurm-d to West IJiid-iew atc'r. where his widow still lives. They had six sons and one dau. {). Kranees. b.. New Hoston, l'Vl>. !•. IS2:{: m.. Feb. ;». iSiS. James Howard of IJridofewater. where thoy now live. They have had throe sous. 1. M«>si:> Ci.AKK. son of Samuel and Abio;iil ( l.irk. wa< b.. Aeworlh. Oel. 17, I81!». lie eanie In Wilton i)i-\. :>. iSli'.. jind wa< eii,«i-a.i;ed with A. and W. Jones in manulaeluriiii:,- liooi* and -hoe-: ua- afterwanls witli (;eor<;e W. Daiii«ds in the Depot stor«'; has bou-;ht and sold real estate. lie was ehosen :t selei-lman in ls.")(l. and has l»een for sever.il years one of the [loliee: was appn;;li. where, in ISSI. he w.is dioseii re|ireseiil;tl ive lo the Le-isiature. 4. Ada -M.. h.. lS(i:>. (Jiad. (.f Cushiiij; Aea«hMiiy. A-hlmiMliam. :Ma>-. 1. Aakun Al ( i.ai;k. I).. Tmi. afield. Ma--.. Ort. i;i. is.ll. lie came lo Wiltun. is:i(l. and. lor seveial .\eai<. worked loi' .Me<-r>. ,J - at .«h(H' inakiiif;. At the fall lor nine i lh-' men. isc:^. lie w as a]ipointed Cai.taiii of Co. (.', IC IN-I.. N. II. W. wliieli reeiilorced (ieii. I5ank> in Lfmi 1... Lyndeliorou-h. May 2"i. is;},-). Children: •2. Edwin A., h. June .JO. is:,?: d. Aiitr. I. isdJ. 3. Fred W.. h. Uit. :>, ls:)N. 4. Nidlie I.ouise. h. July "Js. isci. o. Harry llerhert. h. Mari-li l's. iscc. «. llatlie IJtdl. h. June IS. IS(;7. 7. Ahbie Frances, h. Aug. 24. 1870. K. Lizzie Mai)t'l. h. Feh, 22. 1874. 1. Wai;.m;i{ ( i.auk. son of Danitd Clark. !».. Franeestown. March 10. 1S12. lies, in Franeestown until May, lS.-)7, when he reniovi'd to Wilton. For many years he was engaj^ed in jjettinj; out liolihin stoek. Has lioen a select man of Fraiu-estow n. a dejiuty sherifV and a justice of the jieaee. He m.. Nov. i;{. is;{4, Catharine Kidch-r. who was 1). March 10, isl.!. and d. Jan. 20. IS4S: ni.. 2d. Nov. !t. 1S4S. Mrs. Sarah Ham. < hildren hy fir^l wife : 2. (ieori^e Sumner, who live> al Spiin^ilield. Mas-. 3. John Henry, who lives at (Jreen Island. Neh. (IJFFOiJl) FAMHA. 1. ];om;i;r K. < i.ii i (»i;i) was horn in Kdfjemont. ^Me. : hoiiirhl. in IS7S. of (ieor^ie W . IJridgi's the IJridges homestead, antl soon after the purchase came to Wilton to reside with his wife and three children. Mrs. ClilVord d. Sept. 21. 1S7S. a-,'ed 01. (Jeorj^e I. Doe. who was horn in I'arsonsliejd. Me., m.inied a daii;;lil< r of Mr. Clitlord. and. in ISSI. came to Wilton to live. He ha- much improved tlie (lilVord residem-e, makinjr it one oij:v. b., Merrimack, March 17, lS(;o. A lionse painter. He came to Wilton in 1877. He m.. Oct. 21, 188:5, Katie, dau. of ,lohn Lane. Children: 2. .lohn L., 1). Sept. 22, 1884. 3. Grace M., h. Dec. 14, 1885. 4. Alice, b. Dec. 20, 1880. cJ)ay]^t^ Vi,ajP2/iy gp:nealogie8 : cram. doc llicn spelled, w.is a Sedt l»y l)iith. 'Die tradition is that, at the age of sixteen, he was foired to join tlie Seotlisli army sujiporting Charles II. against < roniwell, and tliat he was taken pri^-oner at the battle of Dnnhar; that, in Ifi.jii, he. with over 270 othert?, wa;* sent to America in the ship ".John and Sarah " lo be Bold into servitude as a penalty for his polltieal oftenees. Tradition says furtlier that on the voyage he was smitten with sniall-pox, that his life was despaired of and he was about to be thrown overltoard, but was spared at tlie intereession of a young English woman, Sarah Dawes, whom he afterward married in Woburn, Mass., where they lived and died. They had eight ehildren. 2. John, sixth cliild of preceding, b. Sept. Id, 1()77: d. .Ian. 2(1. UO.?: m. Deborah Skelton. by whom he had three cliildren. 3. John, eldest child of preceding, b. ]N[arch 24. 1701; m. Judith Harker of Concord, Mass., and settled in tliat part of Concoid which is now Acton, whence he removed to Temple. ch. 4. FiJANX'18, seventh child of preceding, was b. in Acton came with his parents to Temple, where he grew to manhood and m. Elizabeth Eaw. by whom he had two sons; m., 2d. Sibyl Piper, by whom he had ten children. 5. FlJANcis. eldest child of preceding, 1). Oct. 24. 177.!: mi. Sarah Cununings, by whom he had several children. I»es. in Temple and wa.- known as Capt. P"'rank Cragin. G. Augustus, b. July li). 1S02; d. June 21. 1880. A tanner and mechanic. For a few years after his marriage he res. at Merrimack; in 1S37 he bought a farm in the north part of Temple on which he lived tliirty years, then bought a farm in Wilton, formerly owned by Josiah I'arker. where he res. until his death. He was favorably known by many persons in Wilton before he came lo the town. He m., Dec. 14, 18;{(», Almira Boynton, who was born Dec. ."), 1807, and d. Oct. .'{0, ISS."}. Of their ten children the four named below are residents of Wilton : 7. Julia A., b. May 2r>, 18:^5; m., March 20, 18.-)7, Henry O. Draper. See Draper gen. She m.. 2d, Jan. 1, 1880, Judson A. llartsliorn. H. Dani(d. b., Merrinuick, Jan. 1, 1887; m., :March 22, 1859, Jane E., dau. of (apt. John and Eucetta (Draper) Dolliver of liyndeliorough ; n. ch. For account of his life see page 281. J). Sarah, b. Oct. 27. ISli'; m. Stone: m.. 2(1. May ."i, 1874, William A. Burton. See Burton gen. (111). She d. Sept. 12, 1887. 10. Xathan A., b. Mardi 14, 1848; m., April 10. 1870, Caroline M. Stanley. They have two children: Eiz/ie M.. b. Feb. 21, 1872, and Charles II., b. July 21, 1874. ( JLV.M FA.MII.IES. 1. John Ckam settled on lot No. II, tiflh range, the phue wheie Ei)hrain» I'utnam lived for a short time b(?fore he went to Lyndel)orough. The house, built by John Cram, was at the intersection of the roads 354 HISTORY OF WILTON. near the Norlli cciiiclciy : it was oc-cupicd Ity Sicplicn I'litiiam iiiilil \^V.i. whfii Darius 'ruwiisclul turm-d il into a liattoi"s sho^t. Un- wliiili i>urp<)sp it wa.s used about ton years. .John Ciam's descendants were last taxed in Wilton in ISO."), and it in not known that any of his descendants now live in Wilton. Children of John and Sarah, his wife: 2. Sarah, b. May 18, 1741 ; m.. Jan. 2, 17S7, Ju^^hua Jaijuilh. 3. John (13), b. Sept. 28, 174;{. 4. Asa (25), b. ApriM, 1740. 5. Joseph (28), b. April 21. 174s. 6. Lydia, b. .May 28. 17:)(>. 7. Piiebe. I). Au«?. 10. 17:)2: d. Au<,^ 2t). 17:>2. 8. Ebcnezer (31), I). Sept. lii, 17.1;^. 9. Humphrey, b. Jan. HI. 175-"). On Dee. 17. 1777. he enlisted for three years in ('apt. Isaac Fiyc"s co.. Col. ScaniiMcirs re^it. He sold the east half of lot No. !l. uiiilli ran.i;!'. exeept aljout five aeres on the north side, to Daniel Jiatehelder. deed dated Sept. 22. 17!i2: the same is now owned by C. M. liatehelder. 10. Phebe. b. April 11. 17:)7. 11. Zebuion (3«). b. June ;{(). 17(;(i. 12. Hannah. 1). June ."i, 17(i4; ni.,. June 111, 17S2. David IJeselline. 13. John (3), b. Sept. 28, 174;}, lie m., 1st, Susanna ; ni.. 2d, Dee. "J, 177!). Sarah [or Mary] Ja<'ov. 15. 17()7. 15. John, b. Get. 10, 17()S. IG. Abiel, h. Aug. 28, 1770. 17. Susanna, b. Feb. 2, 1772. 18. Daniel, b. March 0, 1774. 10. Andrew, b. Get. 24. 1775. 20. Sarah, b. -Ian. 20. 1778: d. Nov. :{. 1778. 21. Arehelaus. b. June 20. 1770. 22. Sarah, b. May 10. 1781. 23. -Mary, b. Dee. ;{0, 178:5. 24. Phebe. b. Aug. 8. 1780. 25. Asa (4), b. April 4, 1740. lie was enrolled. April 2.!, 1775. in Capt. William \Valker's c(».. Col. James Keed's regt., was wounded at the battle of Bunker Hill and d. July 10. 1775. He m.. July 25. 1771. Sibyl McLane. Children : 26. Asa, b. April 22. 1772: d. Aug. 0. 177(i. 27. Nathan, b. Nov. is. 1774. 2S. .lusKl'll (5), b. Ai>ril 21, 1748. He served on Winter Hill in (apt. licn.j. Taylor's CO. Hem., Dee. K), 177;!. .Vblgail Farmer. Children: 29. Abigail, b. Feb. 2;{. 1775. 30. Joseph, b. Feb. 24. 1777. 31. Kbkxkzkk (S). b. Sept. 10. 175.!. Served in (^•lpt. Uenj. Taylor's eo. at Winter Hill. Children bv his wile. IJadiel : 32. iraehel, b. May 0. 1771." 33. Asa (4G). b. ,lnne 10. 1770. 34. Devi, b. Aug. 7. 177s. GENEALOGIES : CRAM. 355 35. S;inili, b. S('itl. -2. 17S0. .*{<>. Zkbii.on (11). 1». JuiK- .!(>, 1700. His naiiio is in Biirfcon's list, of ifcv. soldiers. Sec pages !)S. 101. Ifes. on the homestead and \v;is last taxed in ISO."); removed to Andovei-. Vl. (liildicn liy lii> wife. Ksther: 37. Esther, b. Oct. 17, 1784. 38. Xaney, b. Sept. 21. 17S(i. .39. Betsey, b. July 1.5, 17SS; d. May 21. 171)5. 40. Chloe, b. March 2S. 17!»0. 41. Charlotte, b. .Afay 21. 1702. 42. Olive, b. May 2, 1704. 43. Lucinda, b. Nov. 1. 170(i. 44. Infant, b. March 21, ISOO; d. March 20, ISOO. 45. Betsey, b. May 17. 1801. 4«. Asa (33). b. June 10, 177(i. Children by his wile, Abi-;ail: 47. Levi. b. .Sept. 5, 1S04. 4S. Abio-ail, b. May 6, ISOG. 1. JONAiiiA.v Cka.m settled on tlie farm now owned l»y J. F. and II. W. Fryc. In the inventory for 176^, tliere are set against his name, one poll, two oxen, one cow, one horse, six acres of tillage, four acres of nKJwing, one acre of pasture and a house. He was town treasurer for several years and often served on important committees, lie m. Sarah, dau. of Jacob and Susanna (Stilesj Tutnam. Children: 2. Sarali, b. Feb. 21, 17G0. 3. Jonathan (9), b. Nov., 1764. 4. I'hilip, b. Feb. 24, 17l)<> ; d. Jan. 7, 1832. An industrious farmer and a good townsman; res. on the homestead; unm. 5. Susanna, b. Jan. 27, 17(50: m. Abiel Jiridges. See Bridges gen. (2). G. >[ary, b. Jan. 27, 17(39; in.. June 12, 1704. Joseph Gage. 7. Mehitable. b. July 14, 1772; d. Oct. 7. 1842; unm. Kes. on the homestead and kept house for her brother. Fhilii». S. Zerviah. b. Sei)t. 20. 177;"); d. Feb. 10. 18,)0; ju.. Feb. 21, 170!), David Carlton, who d. Aug. lo, 18.")1, aged 70 yrs. They left Wilton s(»on ;ifter their marriage, but returned a f(!w years before Ins death. Several children, of whom we have obtained no record. 9. JONATHAX (3), b. Nov.. 17()4; d., Andover. \t., Nov., 18.'»7, aged 0;i yrs; m.. ^[ay 22, 1787, Mary (Jreele. About eight years after his nuirriage. he removed with his wife and the four children, named below, to Andover. Vt., where he became a itromiuent man. 10. Polly, b. Dec. 1."), 1788. 11. Jotham, b. .Vug. (J, 1700. 12. Caleb, b. April 10, 1703. 13. Daniel, b. Dec. 27, 17!)4. 1. DAvri) CifAM. b. WaitsHeld. Vt.: d. Oct. 12. 1880, aged 80 yrs.. mos. He was a grandson ol" Daviil ;iud Mary (Badger) Cram, and 356 HISTORY OF WILTON. a soil ot I);ivi(l (ram. Juii. Several years before lie was ol a.ne. he eaiiif t(» Willoii and lived with I'liiliii (ram: m.. Mareli K!. lS2!t. Susanna Bridj^t's, a iiieee of Philip (ram. and dau. of Abiel and Susanna (Cram) Hrid^i's. See Hridjies <;en. (13). David subseLiss.. Jan. 10.1784; d.. Lyndeborough. Aug. <;, 187<1. He 111. Sarah Loring. dau. of William Loring. son of John Lor- ing. who came from Kngland under (Jen. Wolfe in 17.-)9 and was at tlie capture of Quebec. 4. I.sitAKL N\ ., Ii.. Lyndeborough. Dec 2,'). 182;). A farmer ami larne to Wilton, Oct. 20, 18(](!. He has licen an invalid for nniny years, and for the last seven years has been confined to his bed. He m., Nov. 28, IS.X). Sarah Haggett. Children: 5. Fli J. (10). b., Lyiideliorough. Dec. 2!t. IS.'il. ({. Clintina S.. I).. Lyndeborough, Dec. 28, 18.-)4: m.. Ajtril 27. 1S72. A. Augustus Whitney. M. D., of Adrian, Mich. 7. Hattie L., b., Lyndeborough, Dec. IC 18,-)<.t: d. March 28. IStjd. S. Nettie C., b., Lyndeborough. March 11. 1S(;2. 9. Walter J., b., Wiltt)n. March ;{, 1807.. 10. Eli .L (5). b. Dec. 20, 18.51. He learned the liarness-niaker's trade of Lewis Tingley, and has carried on the business for liimself since 1877. He m., Dec. 29, 1875, Elsie O. Daniels, who was b. Fell. 10, is.V). ami d. :March 20. 1882. See Daniels gen. (»). He m., 2d, Jan. 1. 188(1. Ella F. Kichardson. Children: 11. Clintina E., b. April 0, 1877. 12. Elsie B.. 1). Dec. l.".. 1870. 13. Edward IL. b. March (^ 1887. DALE FAMILIES.. 1. .loiiN Dai. I., Ii.. Daiivers. or Salem, Mass.. Sept. 7, 171s ; d. Nov. 10, 1780, He began a settlement near the intersection of the roads east of the liouse that he built, wliich is now owned by S. H. Dunbar. He clean'd up a large farm that renniined in the possession of his descend- ants, luitil it was sold by the administrator of the estate of his grandspn. John Dale, in 184;{; simc which time the name of Dale has been extinct II OEXEALOfJTES : DALE. 35' ill Wilton. Till- farm lia> Immmi (li\i(l('tl. anil i- now owned liy many dittfr- eiit pcrsoiiP, a i)arl of the villatrc of K:\>x \\ilton Itcinii- ">ii Hie ^outlii'asf imrt (»f it. From the datt^ of the hiitli of Mr. Dale's liist i-liild. it appears inohahlf tliat Ilia Avifo did not t'onu' to Wilton earlior tliiin 1742 or 174."{. He in. .Maiy p:Hin\vood. wlio \v:i> 1). >rarcli V.K 17-_'."). :ind d. Dec. 2S. K^li. (Iiildren: 2. Anna. 1.. :Maivh :!1. 171.".: m.. Dee. :i. 17S!i. William li.ton. 3. Hetty. I>. Oft. 2, 17-l(!: m. Joseph Holt. .Inn. -See n(.lt tren. 4. John (1({), h. July 2(i. 1748. 5. .M.ij,'ail. h. .May 1!>. 17.')0. (i. Khenezer. h. May s. K.Vi: d. May l."), 17.-.2. 7. Mary. 1>. Sept. 2(;. 17.J4; m.. .Sejjt. 22. 177s. .>, 17.-)7. 10. Sarah, h. Jan. :^. 17.')!*: m.. .Fune S. 17s4. Oliver Fleteher. 11. Jac-ol). 1). Sept. fl. 1701 : d. in infaney. 12. l?aehapl. 1>. July 24, 17(;2: d. July 1. 1S27: m., Auj;. 11. 17s.j. Jaeoli Daseoiiih. See Dascoinh gen. (13). 13. Eli/al)eth. 1). Jan. 2(). 1704: d. July IS. KO.".. 14. Jonathan. 1). Sept. IS, 170"! ; d. same day. 15. Aaron. 1». Feh. 1(1. UfiS: d., 170rt. !(>. .Foiix (4), 1>. July 2(). 1748: d. July 11. isO'j. ];o«. on the honie- -fead. lie .served in ('apt. IJenjamin Taylor's co. at Winter ITill and was in (apt. Pliilip Putnam's co. at White Plains. Oct. 28. 1770. lie m., Xov. 2.^. 177S, IJhoda Ilolr. who d. July 2.-.. 17!l!>. a.sfed 42yrs: ni.. 2d. I.ydia I.amon. Children : 17. John, 1). .Fan. C. 177'.i; .1. .Fan. 7. 1770. IS. IJhoda. li. Kel). 1.-,. ]7s(i: m.. Dec. 22. 1S0;{. Khenezer Hutchinson. .lUM. v.). Abigail, h. Nov. 7. 17S1 : m.. April 12. 1S(M. Abel Fisk. .Fun. 20. Mary. F). Sept. 10, 178:^: m.. Aug. 8. 1811. Frederick Hutcliiiisi.n. 21. John (30), h. Aug. :{. 178.".. 22. E»>enezer (35), 1». March 14, 1788. 23. Anna, Ft. Nov. 29, 1780; (I.. Franoestowii. Sejtt. 10. 1802: m.. Jan. 22. 18;j4. AF)uer IJIaiicliard. See Blancliard gen. (71). 24. Sally, li. Dec. :?. 1791 : d. June 0. 1790. 25. Ketsey. 1). July 10. 1793: in.. Dec. 7. 181.-.. Jesse IJaymond of Mont Vernon. Slie d. at Milford leaving one son. .Folm D. (Ifaymoud). 2«. Sumner, b. June 20. F79.-. : d. June 2.-). 1790. 27. Sarali. b. Aug. I. 17'.>7: m.. !>ec. 2:.. 1S17. .Folm ISurton. See P.ur- ton gen. Hid). 2H. Lamon. b. Iiec. 2. Fso.!: mim. He si>ent some years in 'I'eniiessj'e ami Alabama. 2}>. I.ydia. b. Aug. 12. 18(».-.: m. IJev. Jos,.pli Warren. D. D. They went iis missionaries to Asia, returned and s,irlcd in Salem. III., where Mrs. Warren d. Aug. 20. 1808. 30. .FonN (21). b. .Vug. ;{. 178.-.; il. April 12. isi.!. H.. and Kbenezer. after the deatli of their father, carried on the homi- farm logether until 358 HISTORY OF WILTON. 1S34. when Eljcnezcf --old out to John and icmovoil to Sandwich. .loJm in. Xiuioy Bcedo. who was h. hi Sandwich and d. Oct. 7, 1S25. agod 2!i yrs. ; ni., -Jd, May s. 1S27. .Mcivia Ann Coihran of X<'w Boston, whore she res. after tlie death of her linshand. Chihh-en : 31. Nancy Beede, 1). Aug.. 1S2.-): d. June 24. 1S-J4. ti'2. FAi/.a A., h. .Tan. 20. lS-28: m. (Jeorge (Jreenwood. For eight years they were einj)loyetl by Mr. Colony to keep the l)oarding-house at the factory in Ilarrisvilh'. Kor several years past the^- have kept a l)oarding-liouse in Mandiester. 33. Mercia Ann, b. Oct. 10. is:{2: res. in Xew Boston: unni. 34. .Tolm Fraidvlin, U. Aug. 1, IS.'!:.: d. Sept. 24. l.s.-,l. 3:>. Ehkxi.;zi:u (2*2), h. March 14. ITSS: d. Sept.. isfi.!. lie ni. Meliit- able Beede of Sandwich. Children : 30. John Beede, h. June, IS;}."). ]Jenu»ved to Illinois. 37. Sarali; ni. 38. Ehen Jlolt: d. in the army. 39. llattie: ni. 1. Timothy Dam;, sujjposed to be a brotlier of preceding John (1), was the tirst settler on the farm now owned by Jerenuah Driscoll. His invoice in 170.'{ was one poll, two oxen, two cows, three acres of tillage, four acres of mowing and a house. He was last taxed in Wilton in ISOI. In 1S02, and for many j'ears after, the farm was owned by Joel Baldwin of Billerioa, ^[ass. He liad four children by tirst wife, Hannah, and three ])y second wife, Iiebekah : 2. Timothy, b. March 24, 17(!2. He m. and res. at ditterent places— at (uie time at Sandwich, where his skull was fractured l)y a limb falling from a tree; he was trepanned ami a twenty-tive cent piece was inserted to re])lace the fragment which had been removed. In consequence of the injury, his left side was paralyzed so as nearly to inca])acitate him for labor. He returiu'd to Wilton in ISOS or isoii and received assistance from the town for the rest of liis life. He had two sons and three daughters of whom we find no record. 3. Hannah, b. Oct. 22. 17(;;!. 4. Joshua. I>. Jan. 22. 17(;.->. 5. Samuel. 1). March 2;{. 1707. (i. Simon, b. Oct 22. 1772. 7. Saralj, b. :Nray 4. 1774. H. IJebekah. b. April 21. 177!>. DAXiEi.s fa:mii,v. 1. (;i:<)i;(;i: W. I)ami:i.s. b.. Brookline. May 2. ISl;}; d. Xov. :]. ISO."). He cami" to Wilton in 1S44. and for a while ran the French .Mills: con- ducted fiu" a time the depot store with Mr. Bailey of Brookliiu>: also the eo-ojM'rative store near (J. \i. Mansur"s. He m. Eliza S. Ilildrelli. who wa< b.. Henniker. Feb. 27. ISl'.i. and d. Hec. 2;{. ISSO. Children: GENEALOGIES : DASCOMB. 359 2. Moli^^ii. )>., ll.'uuiker. Oft. 11. is:!7: m.. May 1. ISGO. Johu S. Mi'Kay. See McKay gon. 3. Emily J., 1>. Got. Ki. ls:5it: .1. Feb. •->2. IS.")?. 4. M.irtiia M.. b. Feb. 22, 1S42. 5. Adelaide E.. b. April 27. lS-14: d. .luly IC. 184.".. (J. Adeliza A., b.. Aus;. '.». 184(1: d. Dec. _>:. IS Id. 7. (Jooro-c r... b. Oct. 2.'>. 1S4!). S. Julia .s.. li. Juii.' (J. 18.V2: ni. Fred. 1). I'.iirt. .She d. Jan. .{. 1881, ». Elsie ().. b. Feb. Ill, 18;V); ni., Dee. 2!i. 187.'., Eli J. Curti<. See (.'iirtis gen. (10). She d. .Mareh 20. 18S2. I)AS( ()>ri; FAMILY. 1. Dasco.mij. Aecordiiio- to Prof. .lames Daseomb. who received the information from his father, one of this name emigrated from Eng- land about 172.". and settled in Watertown, ,AIass. lie is said to have had two sous. Thomas and .Tames, and one daughter. 2. .lAMKS, b. 17;{2: d. June 0. 1807. About 17r.C. or 17G7 he. with liis family, removed from Euneuburg, Mass., and settled on the south side of the road ou the laud now owned by Mrs. Francis Whiting, about half way from her house to the little brook. On April 10. 177"). he felled the first tree in commeiu-ing a clearing on lot Xo. 20, seventh range: this being the first clearing on tlie lot. During the year he removed his family to this i)l.ice wliich w.is subsequently their home. The above facts were furnished by Prof. James Dascomb. graiulson of this James. The farm remained in the possession of the family until it was sold by Joseph Dascomb, a few years since. One or two incidents will illustrate tlie character of the farm. During the early existence of tlie Ilillsborougli Agricultural Society, a committee was chosen to examine the farms ami crops that were entered for premiums. l?ev. Mr. Moore of 3Iilford, chair- man of the counnittee. said in his rejx.rt : •' We next visited the farm of Mr. James Dascomb of Wilton, wJiere we found a soil ;is strong as rocks could m.-ike it. and corn such as we found on no other farm." 'J'he writer of this well recollects a remark made some years ago by Mr. D.ivid ^Vhit- ing, at that time residing on the farm now ownetl by the County. lie said : •• As a general thing, I think my croi)s were good, l)ut do the best I could, Joseph Dascomb would beat me all out raising corn." James m. Elizabeth Farrington. who d. Oct. 10. 18:52. aged !i;! yrs. ( hildren : 3. Jacob (13), I). Aug. 15, 17(50. 4. Sarali, b. July 14, 17(i2: m., Dec. 4, 178;{, Peter Faridiam. 5. (Jeorge, b. Oct. IC, 17G4 ; m., 1791, Sally Eufkiu. They lived in Hillsborough, where he was a prominent nian. Xine children : (J. James (24), b. Sei)t. (i, 17(i(;. 7. Vassal, b. Nov. 24. 17(!8. S. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 24, 1772; m., Xov. 2.".. 17UI. D.uiiel Russell. ». Calvin, b. March 10. 1774 : d. Oct. 2(;. 177(;. 10. Mary. b. Feb. 22, 1777: m.. X(.v. 2(». 1822. A. and d. July 1. 18-J7. See Dale gen. (12). ChiUli-en. 14. Itaeliel. b. Nov. ]'>. 17S.'"): ni.. lsb7. 'rimothy Putnam of l.ynde- borough. 15. Sarah, b. Aug. 12, 1787: ni., Oct., ISO!). Arclichiu^ Fuller. 10. Jacob, 1). May 5, 178!); d. Dec, 1780. 17. Calvin (30), b. Oct. 2!), 1790. 18. lU'tsey, b. Aug. 14^ 1702; m., 1810. John Thurston. IJes. in Fitch- burg, Northfield, Mass., and in Wilton. They had several children, all of whom, but one. d. young. n. Luther, b. March i:.. 170.-.; d. Feb. 28. 1707. 20. Mary, b. Juiu- 3, 1707; m., Dec. :i. 18:J.-). Samuel W. Dutton of Xorthtield, Mass. They had a son and a daiighter. 21. Jacob, b. Aug. U, 1709: d. Nov. ."{O, 187."). IJes. Andover. .Mass. lie m., March 10, 1824, Fanny Johnson of Andover, Mass.. who d. Feb. 14. 1S:}0; m., 2d, May 14, 1840, Parthenia P. U. Wilder. 22. Luther (45), b. Dec. 20, 1801. 23. James, b. 1805; d. Aug. 20, 1805, 24. Jamks («), b. Sept. G, 17(50; d. Aug. 22. 1845. Me lived a short time in Andover, Vt., but returned to Wilton and res. on homestead. A man of sound common stMise and much resi)ected. lie ni.. May 20. 1704. Mary Lovejoy, who d. Nov. 10, 1851. aged 80 yrs. Children : 25. Samuel, b. May 20, 1795; d. Aug. 0. 1798. 26. James, b. Oct. 24, 1796; d. Aug. 7, 179S. 27. Vas.sal, b. March IS, 1708; d. Oct. 4, 1805. 28. Samuel, b. June 22, 1709; d. Oct. 7, 1§05. 29. Mary. 1). June 17, 1801 ; m., June A. 182:{. Pev. Samu.d P. Hale. 30. Elizabeth Farringtou, b. Feb. U, 180J; d. .Sept. 20. 1805. 31. Harriot, b. Nov. 1, 1804: d. Sept. 20, 1805. 32. Kli/al)eth Farringtou, b. Aug. 20. 1,sO(i: m.. M.iy Is. is;!.!. If<-v. ."^olon .Martin. Pes. in X'ermont. 33. James, )>. Feb. 25, 1808: d. April. ISSO. For .iccounl of his life see page 207. He m., April U. IS.!!. Marianne Tenuey Parker: u. ch.. but adopted two daughters. 34. Josejdi (52), b. Feb. 5. 1810. 35. Oeorge Lovejoy (Gl), b. April 0, 1818. 3(». CAI.VIX (17). b. Oct. 29. 1790: d. Oct. Ki. 18.50. lie lived in .Mil- ford on the i)lac«' now owned by S. P. Cotton, and was engaged in mak- ing Iniik for many yens in Willon, :Milford. Mason :ind Fitchbnrg. He m.. July 2.'!. 1820. naclicl I'lOnani. who d. Oct. 10. 18.50. aged 01) yrs.. S mos. ( liildren : 37. rbili|i Farringtou. b. May 2-.. 1821 : d. .March 18. 1S|1. GENEALOGIES : DASCOMB. 301 38. i;enj:iiniii Alil.nt. Ii. Auo-. 2:), IS^.S: d. 1)ih\ l(i. IS,-)!. 39. Calvin Hiook?;, 1). Auy^. ]8. 1S2:): d. Nov. .!. 1SS4. II.' \va.«.for many years ill tlio linn of Messis. Jone«: i<: Co.. iiiaimt.iituicrs of ]uu>\< and .'Slioos. lie 111., April G, 1S."»4. Mary Ann .Jai|uirli. wlio d. .Inly 17. 1850: in.. -Id, Jan. 20, 1S.>8, Alinira L. Jone^: n. c-h. 40. Klizalierh Kacliol. b. June !l. 1S27: d. Feb. 1!». 1847. 41. Eliplialcr rutnani. b. Dee. 2(;. 1828. lie was eno^aii'ed for sev(>ral years, in tonii>aiiy with liis brother, Calvin Brooks, in the inaiinfaeture of boots and shoes. He in.. Auo-. 12. 18.")8, Abbie A. 1/iverinore; 11. i-h. 42. Mary E. P.. b. Si^pt. l.n 18:{;]: d. Mairh 2. 1870. Was a teaclier lor several years. 43. John Thurston, b. July 2."). ls;{7: d. Maivli I'.i. lS4.->. 44. John Farringfoii. b. Jan. ;K), 184:); d. Dei-. 7, ISl.".. 4.^. LrrilKR (22), b. Dw. 20. ISOI : d. June 1. 188.-). For ten years li<. made liobbius: after that was (Migajied in stone work and jobbing': licld ortiees in the militia to the rank of c-oiond. lie m.. Sept. 2'.). Is2!i. IlaniL't IJuss.'ll. Children: 46. James Kussell (08), b. June 8, 1830. 47. Franeis Augustus, 1). June 25, 1882; d. Nov. 4, 1882. 48. Sarah Elizalieth. b. July 4. 1884; m. Stearns: m.. 2d. Jolm Ramsdell. Kes. in Iowa. 49. Harriet Ellen, b. May 2(i. ls:50; d. Oet. 10. 1840. .jO. Emma Louisa, b. Sejjt. 14. 1840: d. Aug. 11. 1871: m. David Lovejoy. .^1. Hannah riitnam. b. Oct 28. 1844; d. June 11. 18,-)0. .V2. JosKi'ii (34), It. Feb. 5, 1810. He resided on the homestead: his own business has had mueh greater attraetion for him than jtublit- ollice: is a consistent member of the S. May 25, 1847; d. Sei)t. 1 I. 1S70. 60. Franklin, b. .May 2S. 18.50: .1. Dec. 20. 1S51. 61. Gkokcjk Lovk.iov (35). b. April G. 181S. For accounl of .Mr. Dascombe's life see page 202. He m.. Mav 5. 1S40. Julia A I'etlengill. Child: 62. Everard Willie, b. May 10. is.Vl. (irad. 1 1. .bail c..lleg.'. Issd. :i< valedicloriaii : m. and removed to Saii Antonio. 'I'exa-^. u beic be died. 362 HISTORY OF WILTON. an. .Jamk.s RrssKLi. (40). h. .lime S.18:{(). work: in.. Doc. i:{. IS.ls. Ahl)io S. Fuller. Child: ({4. Ella Floreiiee. h. .Tune 2C.. ISC.l : m.. Dec. i:>. 1S7S. .Tuliii.-^ C. Sur- \n-i. Milfonl. DAVISON FAMIIA. 1. GiDKox A. Davison, b.. VV.aterfonl. Vt.. Sopt, 2, 1S27. He came to Kii>t Wilton from Milford in Oct.. 1S.')S. and resided there till 1SG4 when lie removed to Wilton Centre, where he lias tlie care of Mr. George A. Newell's premise's. Tie m.. ITopkinton, Mass.. Jan. !». 1S.52. Betsey J. Cahiir. who was !».. Benton, Sept. 10. is;{(). Children : 2. Charles .M.. 1). May V.L IS.").'}. 8. Edward EeBoy. 1.., Milford, April 4. IS.kS: d. .Jan. l.".. 1800. 4. Lillian Ethe, h. Xov. 28, 180,-). :>. Arthur AV.. h. Aug. 2!». 1808. DIJAPEB FAMILY. 1. Hi:\ijv O. DuAi'KH, b., Lyndehorough, April 11, 18;{0: d. Aug. 10, 1874. He came to Wilton in Ai)ril. 18.-)7. and was superintendaut of the town farm for several years. Jle m.. ^rarcli !!•, ]8.'")7. .Tulia Cragin, who was I)., ^[errimack. .May -I'k 18.!.-). She ni.. 2d. .Ian. 1. 18S(). .ludson A. Hartshorn. Children : •2. Willis H.. h. .May 2!i. KSO.".. 3. Henry F.. h. Sept. 11. 1807. 4. Arthur D.. 1.. May 2!». 1874: d. Sept. 1."). 187.-). DrXBAlJ FAMILY. 1. SjKi'UKN Hamilton Dixbak. son of Stephen Dunhar, and grand- son of Rev. F'dijah Dunbar of Peterborough, was born Feb. 20, 18;]0. Mr. Dunbar came to Wilton soon after he became of age, and has been exten- sively engaged in meat marketing. He has' beconu' the owner of much valuable real estate, and in addition to his meat market lie keeps a large herd of cows, the milk of which is sold to customers in the village. In 188(i he served as one of the board of selectmen. He m.. May 21, 1874. Mary I^.. dau. of Xathan IJlcliardson of Lyndeborough. who was b. Oct. 27. 18.-)0. Mrs. Duni)ar is one of tlie school l)oard. < hildren : 2. Ethe Elizabeth, b. .Vpril 12, 187.'). :{. Charles Hamilton, h. Nov. 8. 1877. Dl TTOX FAMIL^. 1. HoijAci. A. DnioN. b. .Vug. 4. I8;i,-). in (ireenlield. lie came from Francestown to Wilton April, 1884, and owns and occupies the farm at West Wilton, formerly owned by Dea. William .Sheldon. He m.. .Tune ."{. 1800. Eliza Ann. dau. of .lolui and .\nna (Kidder) Hurton. See lUirton gen. (J>3). Child: 2. .Vniiie E.. It.. Aiilrim. Sept. 10. ls71. GENEALOGIES : EMERSON. 363 EATOX FA.MII.V. 1. Amos Eaton (.•ainc to Wilton prolciltly in 17!)2. and owiu'd and res. on lot \o. (!. >ixtli ran<>('. Wo liavc not found the nanii- of ]i\< i\vody. ( 'hildren : •2. roily, h. Maivh 12. 17!i:'{: ni.. Dec-. 2:.. 1S17. Willard Scail.-^ : d. Aug. 2. ISIS. 3. Amos (H), l». Aug. 2. 17!)(i. 4. Abel (10). first child l)y second wife. I.. Maivh 11. isdl. 5. Sally, b. Nov. 11, 1S0;{; d. April 24. ISIS. «. Doiras, b. March 20. 1S07. 7. Fanny, b. Dec. i), ISOS; d. Aug. 17, 1S:{4. 8. Amos (3), b. Aug. 2, 179(i; d. April 21. 1S(;7. II<' res. on the southeast part of lot No. 7, sixth range. He ni.. May 22, 1S21. Charlotte Dale, who d. Sept. i;^, 187fi, aged SI yrs. They had three sons and sev- eral daughters, but we have found the record of only one child : «. .Samuel (15), b. Oct. 2G, 1S;};{. 10. Ahkl (4), b. Mardi 11, 1801 : d. Nov. 2. 1S77. He resided on the homestead until lie was about sixty years old. when he sold it and removed to Greenville. He afterwards bought the place at Wilton Center, now owned l)y ilrs. Davis, where he res. until his ileath. He m., June 1, lS:n. Eveline Fletcher, who d. Eel). 20, lS7(i. aged 00 yrs. Children : 11. .Sarah Eliza, b. March 22, 1S:{0: d. Aug. ;{1. ISO.-}. 12. Harriet Eveline, b. June 14, 1842; d. Aug. 10. ISCl. 13. George W.. m.. April 4. 1S0:{. Marietta H. Burton, by whom he had three children, all deceased. See Burton gen. (So). He was a wheel- wright, and in company with others carried on the l)usiness a few years in Peterborough. He returned to Wilton, wlwre he d. Aug. 10, 1870. 14. Henry Clay. 15. Samlkk (9). 1). Oct. 20. ls;{;{ ; ni.. .lune :,. is.V). r,ydia A. Williams, who d. April 10. lS(i4: m.. 2il. Sept . 2S. 1S(;7. >rary A. Colby. He has been employed by D. Whiting i<: Sons for several years as a te.amsltT. Children: IG. Frederic Willis, b. Feb. 2."). IS.-.C: d. May .■). 1801. 17. Minine Estella. b. Aug. 2. ls.-,7: d. May 7, 18(11. IH. Herbert Maiirice. b. A|)ril 7. ISf)!); d. .May 2.-.. lsf;i. 1». Lizzie May. 1). May 1. 18(i(»: d. May S. ISC.i. •20. Wilfred Sanmel. b. April :!0, ISCl. 21. Anna Lillian, li. March .!(». ls(i;{: ni.. March 2(i. 18S7. (Jeorge Small of Amherst. 22. Almon Augustus, b. Sept. 14. ISdli; d. .Sej.t. 27. iscii. 23. Edward Edson, b. Sept. 14* 1S71. 24. Elmer Everett, b. Oct. 2S. 187."): d. Eel). i;{. 1S70. EMKKSON FA.MILV. 1. Wii.i.iA.M E.Mi;i!>oN. 1». Dec. I.'!. Isd."). lie learned the carpenter's trade of his father-in-law, at which ))usiness he worked many years. In 18:J7 he removed to Jattrev. where he res. about three vears: otherwise 364 HISTORY OF WILTON. liii* res. li;is Ix'oii in Wilton. ITo was oarl}- a nioniher of tlie Second Cong. C'li., of which lie has l)e<>n a liberal snpporter. lie has lu'kl the ollices of justic<' of the jteace, collector of taxes, town treasnrer and select ni.an. and h;is serveil on important committees. lie m.. April 22. 1S:{2. Kveline, h. May .'{l. isll.dau. of Aaron Kimball and l'(dly (Shattuck) Tntnanj. Children : 2. -Snmner P.. (10). b. Feb. 25, 18;J4. 3. Charles A. (19). b. Feb. G, IS.Sr. 4. Mary. b. .Tan. 2(i. 1S41 ; d. May .^, 184.1. 5. >lartha, b. ^ray S. 1S4;{: d. Sept. 7, 185.">. G. Henry I.. (24). b. Feb. G. 1S4.5. 7. Willis K. (2«). b. April 10, 1849. M. Mary K., b. Ang. i;i, IS.")! : ni., Dec. 2.J, 18S0, William W. I'.oyu- tou. .See Boynton gen. (13). They reside in Nortlianipton, Mass. 9. Lenora C, b. July 12, 185,5;" m., Oct. 14, 1880. Levi W. Perkins. He res. in Custer Co., Dakota, where he has a farm and cattle ranch. 10. SiMNKU B. (2), b. Feb. 25, 18;U. lie ))ecauie a manufacturer in Milford of furniture, of wliich extension tables were a leading article. Several years since, in company with Ins oldest son, he oi)en<'d a ware- house in Milford for the sale of funuture. Subsecpiently they tilled a store in Brattleborough, Vt.. which was sujierintended by the young man. In Oct., 1887, he sold his phwo in Milford and removed to Brattleboioiigh. He m. Marth.a Ann P.ales. who was b. Oct. 2. 18;{S. See Bales gen. (31). Children: 11. Harry Leon, b., Brattleborougli, Vt., June 18, 18,5!i. 12. Berthia Louise, b. April 18, 18G1 : a teacher in SonuM-ville. Mass. 13. Helen May, b. Sept. IG, 18G4; a teacher in ^Iilf(.rd. 14. Charles Sumner, b. .Vpril 2, 18GG; in the store at Milford. 15. Kenneth Bales, b. .Ian. 18. 1SG8: ;i student in Phillips Academy. Exeter. 1«. Maud Lenora. b. May 20. 1870. 17. Edith Elsie, I). July 27, 1872. IH. Grace Martha, b. Aug. IG, 1874. 19. CnAUi.KS A. (3), b. Feb. G, 18;{7. He pursued the trade of a ear- jienter. hi the civil war he enlisted as a soldier, and was mustered into the Eighth Begt.. X. II. V.. Dec. 20. 18G1. The regiment went soutli in (ien. Butler's exi»edition. and remained tliere during the whole term of three years" enlistment. At the .attack on Port Hudson. June 14. ]8G;{. the 8th IJegt. led the assiult, and a part of the regiment entered the lines of the enemy, but. not being supported, were taken jnisoners, and so remained until the fortress surrendered. July !l. Mr. Emerson was slightly wounded in the ass.-iult and was talvcn prisoner. In April, 1887. he sold his place in \Vilton .inil removed to Southern C.ilifornia. He m.. Putnam, who d. .Vpril 7, 1875, aged :U yrs. 5 mos. : 1S7C.. ()i>helia Duncklee. who was b. Sei)t. 15. 1851. i. .I;in. 2;!. ISCS: gr.id. at the Na-^lui.i High Sept. : >7. 18GG, Ellen 1 m., 2tl 1. .\ug. 10. 1S7( childr en : 2). b. Feb. (5, 184r). He i* a oaipoiitcr and ivs. in Wil- ton. At tli(' last rail lor trooji.s by Pnssideiit Lincoln he onlistcd, and wliilo at Fort liideixMKleiicc. Boston Harbor, awaitino- transixntation. ho was taken ill with measles, and when h<' had leeoveied. the smrenderof (jlen. Lee eallini;- for no fnrther nse lor troops, lie was dis»-haij;ed before he had seen any actual service against the enemy, lie m. Alibic lloll. Child : 25. Willie Henry, b. March I'l. 1S71 . 20. Wii.i.i.s K. (7), b. April 10. 1.^4!); m., Sei)t. Vi. IS7I. Martha J. Ware of :Milford. He is an overseer in Hon. David HeaUrs furniture fac- tory in Milford. Children: 27. Arthur W.. i). Auj>-. i;5, 187.^. 28. Leon W., b. -Inly 7, 1881. FAIHUNCTON FAMILIES. 1. John Faukinmjton came from Andover. Mass., to Wilton in 178.') or 1780. He was a Ijlacksmith and carried on busines.s where Albert Townsend now lives. He died Oct. 8, 1802, aged 48 yrs., and his family, not; many years after his de^^th. left Wilton. Children by i'hebe. his wife : 2. Polly, b. Dec. (i, 1777. 3. -John. b. Oct. 12. 177lt. 4. IMiebe Farnham, b. March 22, 1781. 5. Betsey I'utnani, b. .Ian. 20, 178;{. 6. .Sally, b. Jan. 8. 1785. The above children were born in Andover. 7. Jacob, 1). Nov. 8, 178(5. 8. Patty, b. July U, 1788. 9. Soi)hia, ]). Sept. i», 1790. 10. Philander, b. July 1!», 17'J2. 11. Henjamin. b. Sept. 20. 179:5. 12. Debby, 1). .Vug. 10. 1795. 13. James, b. Sept. 1. 1797. 1. PiiiNK.^s Fai{1{IN(;t(»x was for many years a resident of Wilton, where he was last taxed in 1805. Children : 2. Dlive. 3. Betsey. The daughters wen- tailoresses. FISKE FA.MIIA. 1. Ahki. Fiski;, b., Pepperell, Mass.. May 28. 1752: d. .\pril 21, 1S02. For account of IJev. Abel Fiske's life see page 25;L He m., 1st, Anna Spalding, who d. July 8, 1796, aged 41 yrs. ; ni., 2d, Sarah, youngest dan. of Col. Philip and Mrs. Hannah Putnam, who d. N(.v. 2(!," 18;i8, :,o,.(l 05 yrs. Children : 366 HISTORY or vvilton. 2. Alicl (7). 1». July 24, 17S4. 3. Atjua SpaliUii-r, 1). April 17, 17S(i; m., April 2(1, ISOS. David R. Clark. See Kobert Clark gcMi. (3). 4. AdLsah, b. Jan. 28, 1788; in., Dec. 2(1, ISK). .Jacob Farrar. 5. Allotliciiia. b. June 80. 17!»2; d. Sept._4. 1838; m. Joseph Parker. .Tun. «. Theophilus (17), b. Dec. 4, ISOl. 7. Abkl (2), b. July 24, 1784; d. Sapt. 2.j. 1877. A))out 180.5 he removed to AVeld, Me., where he lived until 181(1, wlicn he returned to Wilton and there spent the rest of his life, lie tauj!;ht school for many winters; his other business was house painting and paper lianj^ing. lie was one of the tirst deacons of the Second Cong. Society, and in the absence of a minister, often read a sermon, and with others conducted the usual exercises, lie m., April 12, 1804. Abigail Dale, who d. Jan. 26. 1852. See John Dale gen. (19). Children: 8. Abel, b. Oct. 10, 1804: d., Acworth, Sept., 1873. For several years he was supei-intendent of the cloth room of one of the manufactur- ing corporations in Lowell. In Xov., 1843, ho 1)ought tlie farm on which his maternal ancestor. John Dale, had first settled. After occupying the farm about 20 years, he sold it and bought a farm in Acworth. He m. Sarah Brown. 9. Sarah Putnam, b.. Weld, Me.. May ]2, 1800. 10. Ann Spalding, b., Weld, Me., March, 18, 1808. 11. John Dale, b.. Wold, Me., Dec. 17, 1800; m. and lived for some time in Pepperell, Mass. ; for many years past he has lived in Britokfield and luis represented the town in the Legislature. 12. Achsah Farrar. b.. Weld, :Mc.. May 20. 1812. 13. Abba Dale. b.. Weld. Me.. Jan. 3. 1813: m.. Oct. 11. 183(1. Nathan R. Marden. 14. Harriet Xewell, b.. Wilton, May 4, 1817. 15. AUethenia Holt, b., Wilton, May 20. 1810. 16. Maria Antoinette, b., Wilton, Sept. 2. 1S21. 17. Thkopiiiu-s (G), b.. Wilton. Dec. 4. 1801: d.. \ew York. 1807. When 20 years old. he became a rniversalist, and then began to teach and preach the new doctrines. From the time of his leaving Wilton in 1822, he can n<'ver be said to have had any perniiinent homo. Ho had cliargos of churches and edited papers in Charloston. S. C.. in New ^'ork City, in Baltimore, Md., in Uticti, \. V.. in Portsmouth, Va., and perhaps otlier places. In \s:t\ he went on an extended lecturing tour through Great Britain and Ireland. Just before his sudden death, he had com- pleted and arranged several volumes in manuscript on theological and philosophical subjects, which wore to have been i)ul)lished in England. Ur could toil terribly, having a will that death alone could conijuor. In the funeral diseours<' tb.it IJov. K. H. Chapin, D. D., preached over his lamented friend, ho said; •• If all the persons to whom ho rendered [)racti- oal assistance, as well as spiritual help, were gathered together tiioro is not a building in Now York that would hold them." Thoophilns m.. 1851, Susan, dan. of .ludge Justin Dwinolle of Ca/.onovia, N. Y. Thev 1 GENEALOGIES : FLETCHER. 367 had t\\o cliildicii . Louise Fisko (Biyson), who lias a daii.. Lonaino Fiskc (Brysoii). h. 1S7,"): and John Dwindle Kiske. M. !)., now res. in Balliuiore. Md. \lv ni.. iSSl. I?cbi!fca rJntliei-uni of Haltinioro, and has two I'hildien : .Marion Louij>(', 1). ISS;}. and Herman Linthccnni. h. 1SS4. FLEEMAN FAMILY. 1. David Fi.kkmax, b. in (Jerniany. oniinjrated to America when a young man, and settled in Leominster. Alass. He enlisted from that town in the army of the Revolution and never returned. 2. David Flkkman. son of precedin;-:, settled in Harvard. .Mass.. and had a family. 3. Josiah Flkicman. son of preeeding, b.. Harvard. Mass.. ,fuly i;{. 1813. Dr. Fleeman studied medieine with Dr. Eber Carpenter of Alstead. and grad.. 183(i, from the Medical School of Middlebury College, Vt. He began tlic practice of medicine in Marlow, July, 1S3{;. He came to Wilton. May 23, IS;")!, and has been in successful practice here and in the neighbor- ing towns. He was for several years a director of Souhegan Bank in Milford. He has been a trustee of the Wilton Savings Kank from its organization, and for some years was its president. He is a friend of good order, and of econoujical management in ])crsonal and public aftairs. A few years since he visited Europe where he spent several months. After his return he gave several lectures descriptive of his observations during his journey. He was elected, Nov., 1886, representative to the State Legislature. He m. Candace, b., ^larlborough, Aug. 3, 1821, dau. of Wilder and Lucinda Knight. Childn-n : 0. Ella Francis, I)., Marlborough. \ov. 23, IS,")! : d.. Wilton. March 21. 1850. 6. Hattie E., b.. Wilton, March 10, isr)4: m.. May 1, 187."i, Frank B. Livesy. book-keeper, who res. Cambridge. Mass. FLETCII FH FAMILIES. 1. CiiAKi.Ks Fi.iCTCliKH Settled on the west part of lot No. 13. ninth range. He served eight months at Winter Mill in the winter of 177."i-t>. and ten months at New York, lie il. April 23, 1818, aged 69 yrs. His wife, Sarali, d. Feb. 20, 1840, aged S7 yrs. Children : 2. Saraii, b. Dec. 4, 1781. 3. Charles, b. Aug. 30. 1783. 4. Edward, b. Dec. 10, 1784. 5. Susanna, b. Sept. 11, 1786. (J. Sibyl. 1). June 26, 1788. 7. Stei)hen. b. July 24, 1701 ; m.. 1.S23, Betsey Farrar. K. Noah. 1). April 1."). 1703: m . 1S23. Betsey I). Holt. 1). Martha, 1). 170.-.. 10. Benjamin, b. May 10. 1708; d. Nov. 18. 1884. 1. Oi.ivi.H Fi.KTcniiK. owned and re.<«. on the east part of lot No. 13. ninth range. He was a soldier iu the army of the devolution. He in.. 3H8 HISTOKY OF WILTON. JuiH' S. 17SI, Sarali. daii. of John and Mary ( Kllcnwood) Dale. See Dale <;en. (10). Slie tl. .Ian. .{. ITSC. a<;e(l -J? yrs. 1I<- ni.. lid. .Molly . (.'hildrcii : 2. (Oliver (8), b. April 22, 17S.-). 3. Tolly, b. June IS, 1701 ; m., Oct. 27, 1S12. Jaeub [.ovejoy. 4. John, b. May 2;{, 17I);J; d. Sept. 4, 17!)4. .». Sarah, 1). Oct. W. 17!)4 ; m. Dea. David Putnam of I.yndeboiouo;h. (J. Hannah, b. March 21, 17!»7; m., March 11, 1819, Micah llartslioni. 7. Charles, b. July C, ISOO. lie has b.-cn connected many years witli a pid)lishin>;' house in Hoston. N. OhlVKK. (2). b. April 22, I7S.'): ni.. <^)ct. 2(i. isi;!. Chloe (iray. See Timothy CJray gen. (27). lie d. March ;il. ISKi: liis wiled. March 21», ISin, a-,a'd 2!» yrs. Child : ». Chloe. 1). \ov. 1.-), 1814. FLINT FAMILY. 1. Thomas Flint, d. Ai)ril 1."), 1(J(>,{. According' to tradition he came from Wales. He is first mentioned iu touu records of Salem, Mass., iu 1(>)0. He bought 200 acres; liis fanu has always been in possession of descendants. ]Jy liis wife, Ann, he lia4."j. 3. (.ieorge (5), second son, b. Jan. (i, 16.52. 4. Thomas (2), d. May 2, 1721. aged about 7(i yrs. A farmer and carpenter; served in King Philip's war and was wounded in the attack upon the Xarragansetts, in 107.=). He m.. May 24, K'.Od, Haniuih Moulton, wlio d. March ;!U. 1(17.!: m., 2d. Se].!. l.">. ic.71. Mary. dan. . Ebenezer (_S). third son, b. April (i, l(i8;{. t about 1774. He m. Lydia Hutchinson. cli. 13. Nathan (1«), eldest sun, b., North Peading. May 4, 174s. I GENEALOGIES : FLINT. 309 14. Kbknkzek (11), b. Sept. 1, 1716. A farmer; res. North Re:ulin<;; served in the Freucli and Indian war and was shot by an Indian in Town- ship No. 4, now Charlestown. He in., May '^^h 1~'^'*>, Al)igail, dau. of Henry and Sarah Sawyer. H cli. 15. Ebenezer (29), second son, b.. North Reading, June 17, 1742. 16. Nathan (13), b., North Heading, May 4, 1748. A fanner; res. Amherst; m., 1778, Phelie Smitli. Children, of wliom three have lived in Wilton : 17. Nathan, b. Jan. 10, 17S0. 18. Simeon (42), b. May 16, 1782. 19. Ebenezer, b. Feb. 20, 1784. 20. Isaac, b. May 28, 17S5; d. young. 21. Calvin, b. April 2, 1787; ra. Rachel Wilkins. 22. Bathsheba. b. June 28, 1788; m. Richardson. 23. Polly. 24. Susanna, b. May 19, 175)4. 25. Phebe, b. July 6, 179G. 2G. Isaac, b. Sept. 3, 1798. 27. Betsey, b. June 25, 1800; m., March 28, 18;^7, Pyam Ilerrick. 28. Lucy, b. Sept. 29, 1802; m., Sept. 17, 1819, Asa Jones. 29. EuKNKZER (15), b., North Reading, June 17, 1742; d., Wilton, April 29, 1829. He was one of the minute men of 1775. The courier, announcing the march of the British toward Concord, reached his place soon after he had begun to plough in the morning. He unyoked his oxen, left the yoke with the plough, got his gun and amnmnition and hastened to Concord. Ih' and his comrades came \ip witli the enemy soon after they had commenced their retreat from Concord and pursued them until they passed into Boston. He bought and lived on the farm which had been cleared up by Alexander Milliken. He had an iron constitution ; was of middle heiglit, compactly built, quicik and muscular; a man of much decision and very industrious. He used to sa)^ that, when lie was a young man, if he could not get more, he would work for Is. 6d. a day, or for Is. or even for 9d. He m., June 7, 1764, Asenath Holt, who was b. March :n, 17-14, and d. Dec. 8, 1786; m., 2d, Nov. 27, 1789, Mrs. Mary (Damon) Taylor, who was b. Oct. 11, ll'ui, and d. Marcli 20, 1844. Children : 30. Ebenezer, b. May 13, 1765. A farmer; res. Hillsborough. He 111., March 14, 1793, Dorcas Lufkiii. 11 ch. 31. Daniel, b. Marcli 27, 1767. A farmer; res. Hillsborough. II(! m., June 28, 1795. Lydia Shattuck. 5 ch. 32. Asenath, b. March 4, 1769; m., June 21, 1792, Edward Pratt. Res. 'J'emple. 33. Nabby, 1). June 30. 1771; m.. Jan. 29, 1795, Abner Holt. Res. Albany, .Me. 1 ch. 34. Ei.hraim, b. Sept. 4, 1773. A farmer; res. Albany. Mo. Hem. p:ieanor Holt; S ch. 35. John, b. April 4, 1776; d. Sept. 4, 1778. 30. Amos, b. April 16, 1778. A farmer; res, Francestovvii. Hem., Feb. 3, 1803, Abigail Morse; 5 ch. 370 HISTORY OF WILTON. 37. John (49), b. Feb. 23, 1780. 38. Phebe, b. May 4, 1782 ; d. Auj; :W. 171)7. 3». Samuel, h. May 2, 1701 ; d. June 4, 1S2S; unm. Grad. af Middle- burg College. 40. Lueiuda, b. May 2, 17!J1 ; d. May 20, 184(1; unm. 41. Abner, b. Oct. 20, 179G. Grad. Dartmouth College, 1821. In 1822 he wa.s engaged as a teacher in Albany, N. Y., where he was successful, especially in teaching mathematics, in wliich he excelled. After he had been absent from Wilton about two years, his friends heard nothing from him until he returned in 1832, with his mind so broken down that he was unable to solve a problem, unless of the simplest kind. He was for a time at the asylum at Concord, and died at the county farm at Goflstown. 42. Simeon (18), b. May l(i, 1782. A carpenter; res. Mont Vernon. He m. Sarah Kendall. Children ; 43. Simeon Kendall (55), b. Feb. 1, 1805. 44. Nathan (57), b. Oct. 8, 1800. 45. Grisey, b. Aug. 17, 1808; unm. 4(». Jacob, b. Dec. 8, 1810. 47. Eliza, b. Feb. IS, 1813; d. Dec, 1814. 48. Daniel K., b. May 15, 1815. 4». John (37), b. Feb. 23, 1780; d. May .30, 1847. He came to Wilton with his father in 1802 and lived tjiere the rest of his life. A farmei-, in- dustrious and honorable in all his dealings. He held ollices in the militia to the rank of captain ; was chosen, June 2!), 1820, deacon of the Cong. Ch. and served until his death. He m., Feb. 13, 1803, Sarah, dau. of Levi and Sarah (Parker) Flint. She was b. Nov. 25, 1 783 ; d. Oct. 0, 18G3. Cliildren : 50. Sarah, b. April 5, 1804 ; d. Oct. 11, 1830; m., June 26, 1828, Rev. Warren Burton. See Burton gen. (98). 51. John, b. June 30, 1805; d. Dec. 25, 1831 ; unm. 52. Abiel (60), b. Jan. 22, 180!). 53. Eleanor, b. April 23, 1812; d. April 2, 1830. 54. Abigail II., 1). June 3, 1810; d. Dec. 7, 1834. 55. SiMKON Kendall (43), b. Feb. 1, 1805; d. Nov. 23, 1879. He was a stone-cutter for many years at (Juiucy, Mass; in 1807 removed toTyngs- borough, Mass., and returned to Wilton in 1875. Hp ui., April, 1830. Martha II. Green; m., 2d, March 23, 1852, Lucy W. Freeman. Child : 56. John Q., b. May 4, 1835. A carriage-maker, came to Wilton, ,\ug.. 180!). He m., April 3, 1808, Ruth Bearce; n. ch. 57. Nathan (44), b. Oct. 6, 180G ; d. Dec. 10, 1882. A shoe-m;ker; has lived in dilVerent places, but more in AVilton than elsewhere; post- master at Wilton eight years. He m., Sept. 22, 1S32, Dorothy S. Glidden, who was b., Gilmanton, Nov. 22, 1808, and d. Oct. 12, 1802; ni., 2d., Mrs. Julia Sumner, ('hildren: 58. Ellen, 1>. April 17, 1835; m., June 1, lS.5(i, John H. Frye. See Fryegen. (61). 59. Emeline, b. March 27, 183(1; m. Jackson, by wliom she had two children. He was a volunteer and died in a Rebel prison. She m., 2d, George Battis. genealogies: foster. o71 00. Cliailes Henry, h. Aprils, 1S;{7 ; in. a Miss Snow. A niercluiut ; re?;. Bridgeport, Conn. 01. Albert Smith, I). Jan. 20, 1839; d. April 15, 1S40. G2. Albert Smith, b. Oct. 27, 1840; enlisted in Co. D, Konrth Regt., N. H. v., and d. of disease Aug. 8, 18(53. G3. Sarah Lavinda, b. Dec. 23, 1S42; m., Oct. 20, 1871, Francis Hay- den ; d. Nov. 2G, 1884. G4. Nathan Elmore, b. Dec. 21, 184(J; res. California. G5. Clara Eliza, b. March 27, 1848; m. ; res. ('alifornia. G6. Abiel (52), b. .I^m. 22, 1809. A farmer, and lived on the home- stead which he sold soon after the death of his mother. He m., Sept. 26, 183G, Hannali C. Shattiick. who was 1)., Pembroke, April 2, 1810, and d. April 10, 1879. Children : 67. John K., b. April 23, 1838; unm; works in a factory. 68. Charles S., b. Nov. 9, 1841 ; d. Feb. 4, 18G0. 69. Albion B., b. Aug. 2, 1844; d. Jan. 28, 1888. A carpenter. He m., June 11, 1876, Mary Susan Gray ; n. ch. 70. Artliur W., b. June 16, 1849 ; d. May 10, 18.5.^. FOSTEK FAMILY. 1. Bknjamin Tenney Foster, b., Temple, July 8, 1813; d. 1868. He was son of Joslma, a Revolutionary soldier, and Lucy (Tenney) Fos- ter; grandson of Joshua Foster, architect of tlie first meeting-house erected in Temple, and one of those injured at the raising of the Wilton m(!eting-house in 1773; descendant of Reginald Foster, who settled in Ipswich, Mass., 1638. Wlien he was ten years old, his father died leav- ing six children, the eldest sixteen years old. Ho make their way in the world. In 1831, at the age of seventeen years, he went to Hancock to serve three years at seventy-five dollars a year, clotliing himself, to learn the tanners" trade. In Feb., 1836, lie came to Wilton, bought the tan- yard of Marden and Mills and carried on tlie business with success until his death. He was interested in public education and was one of the foremost in securing ample grounds for the school-house of his district ; was an active member and a liberal supporter of the Second Cong. (,'h. He m., Jan. 4, 1838, Abigail, b.. Temple, June 11, 1815, dau. of William and Mary (Hawkins) Howard. Children: 2. Addison Howard (10), b. Nov. 13, 1838. 3. Lucius, 1). Aug. 8, 1842; drowned June 17, 1844. 4. Walter, b. April 13, 1844; d. Sept 12, 1845. 5. Waldo (14), b. May 1, 1846. 6. Abby Hawkins, b. March 11, 1848; m., 1880, Albert A. Abbott. 7. Myron P.. b. Sept. 9, 1850; d. May 20, 1873. S. Hartley N., b. April 8, 18.53 ; d. April 18, 1873. {). Milo R., b. Nov. 10, 1857; d. Feb. 28, 1S79. 10. Adui.son Howard (2), b. Nov. 13, 1838. For account of his life see page 268. He m., Sept. 18, 1871, Susan M. Houghton of New Ipswich. Children : 11. Fred Houghton, b. June 26, 1867. 372 IIISTOKY OF WILTON. 12. Winslovv Howard, b. ,Iaii. 10, 1S71. 13. Charles Stediiiaii, 1). Aug. 24, 1874. 14. Waldo (4), h. May 1, 184B. A farmer; lived on the homestead until 188(1, when he went out west. He m., Sept. 11, 1872, Fanny J. Holmes, who was b. Londonderry, March 2:5, 1844. T'liildren : 15. Leon IL, b. Sept. 7, 187^. 10. Dana P., b. Dec. 1, 1875. 17. Frank W., 1). ]\Iarch 20, 1879. FOAVLEi; FAMILY. 1. Gluugk 8. FowLKH, b., Sutton, May 20, 1820. Mr. Fowler came from Henniker in Aug., 1853, and has res. in Wilton ever since. For sev- eral years lie ran tlie mills built by Burleigh French, and since that time has been engaged in farming. He was elected a selectman in 1873, "74, and '75. He has been for several years deacon of the liaptist Church. He m., March 29, 1849, Maria Ilildreth, who was b., Henniker, June 12, 1821, and d. July 30, 1879. He m., 2d, July 14, 1880, Katie A. Moore. Child : 2. Harriet E., b. March 8, 18,"i0; m., Sept. 20, 1871, William C. Jones of Wilton ; n. ch. FKENCH FAMILY. 1. JAMK8 French purchased the mill on the Souhegan river, that then stood near the house now owned by J. & C. Hesselton. He was first taxed in Wilton in 1798. He had res. in Ilockingham, Vt., Asliby, Mass., IloUis, lirookline, and Jatlrey, from which last town he came to Wilton. He was in the army of the IJevolution, and probably at that time his family were living in Kockinghani. Two of bis grandsons, now eighty years of age, say that their grandmother used to tell of cutting their wlieat and putting it in the l)arn, while her husband was in the army. James French d. Sept. 20, 1817, aged 79. Sarah his wife, d. June 5, 1835, aged 94. They had two sons and live or six' daughters. AVe have not obtained the record of their birth ; we give the names of three : 2. James, it is said, was somewhat advanced in age before he married. He settled in Hancock, and was a farmer and l)asket-maker. 3. Burleigh (.^), b. Nov. 20, 1778. 4. Olive, b. 1783; d. June 5, 1835. 5. BuRLEKiH (3), b. Nov. 20, 1778; d. July 12, 1832. He came to Wilton with his father, and lived here the rest of his life. He was a miller and farmer. Owing to the frequency of his dam being carried oft' by freshets, he built, about 1812, a low dam, near where the upper part of tlie pond flowed, that turned enough of the water around the nortli side of the island to carry the mill; and also built the canal from the old saw- mill site down across the flat to the new mill which be built, and which has been lately burned. That arrangement continued until after Mr. French's death, when the i)ropcrty passed to other owners who once more rebuilt the dam on the old site, l)ut if has often been carried oil". Wlien the last one was thus destroyed, the old plan was resumed of I GENEALOGIES: FRENCH. 373 taking the water round tlie north side of the island. Mr. French was one of the first live niah> members of the Second Cong. Society, and was one of the first deacons of the clinrch. He m., Nov. 1, 1S04. Tamar Sheldon, who d. Dec. 14, 1S(;2. aged SO yrs. Children : (J. Burleigh (10), b. Nov. l:i, ISO."). 1. Tamar, b. .June If), 1807; m. Seaver Douglas. They lived a short time in ("onn., but, many years ago, removed to Michigan. S. Samuel (20), b. June 2, ISO!). 9. Franklin, b. .June 21, 1811 ; m., Nov. 17, IS.'W. Lydia [. .1. I)rai)er. A tew years after his marriage he settled in Michigan. He is a miller. 10. "Willard (35), b. Jan. :{0, lSi;i. 11. Sally, b. April l.J, 1815; deceased. 12. Eveiina, b. Aug. 12, 1817 ; d. July 5, 1822. 13. Cynthia, b. Aug. 8, 181a, h. July 18, 182G ; d. Sept. 28, 18:W. 15. Ann Jane, b. June ;J, 1880; d. May ;W, 1831. 10. Blhi.kkjii (0), b. Nov. 12, 180"). After he became of age, he worked at Amherst in the whip factor}- of Melendy & David. He lived several yeai-.s at Jafirey and Pepperell. About forty years ago he returned to Wilton, where he has since resided. He m., Nov. 12, 1821), Nancj' Hey- wood, who was 1). July ."i, 1800; m., 2d, May 29, 1838, Eliza Pettengill, who was b. Sept. 20, 1818. Children : 17. -Vnsel (31)), b. Oct. 17, 1S;{0. IM. Edwin (43), b. Nov. 10, 1831. IJ). Francis B. (45), I). June 21, is;«. 20. Nancy M., b. Oct. 10, 1835; d. Ai>ril 7. 1838. 21. William N. (49), b. A])ril 21), 1839. 22. Eliza J., b. Oct. 27, 1841 ; d. Feb. a, 18.58. 23. Charles E., b. Oct. 12, 1841. He enlisted in the Sixteenth Regt.. N. H. v., in 1802. He d. July 10. 1804, of malarial fever, contracted while in the army. 24. Sanuiel A., b. Feb. !». ISJS. 25. Alberts. (.52). 20. Samikl (H), b. June 2, 1801); <1. Nov. 20. is7s. After his father's death he occupied for a few years the homestead and mills left by his father. .\l)out 1844 he purchased of the heirs of Ephraim Brown the farm, which he carried on successfully until failing health obliged him to quit labor. He served as selectman, overseer of the ])oor, and several years on the bridge connnittec. He m., Nov. 28, 1S33, Elvira, dan. of Joseph and (^hloe (Abbot) Cray, who d. .April 3. ISSl, aged 72 yrs., 3 mos. See (iray gen. (30). Children : 27. Elvira Jane, b. Dec. 2, 1834; m., Sept. 29, 1801, Samuel N. Harts- horn of Lyndel)orough, a mechanic and miller. 2H. Samuel Newman, b. Nov. 28, 1837 ; m., Oct. 21. 1807, Clara Bonney. lie i-es. in Bridgeville, Mich., and is a farmer. 29. Cliloe Ann. b. .June 1(J, 1811 ; m.. i)t. 7, 1870. Helen V. liay. S'i. Wii,i.Ani> (10), I). Jan. ;}(>, 181:^; m., 1st, Nov. 2, 18;{(i, Clarissa Eovejoy, who d. Dec. 27, 18r):{, aged :{') yrs; m., 2d, Almira Holt. He res. in Wilton, Michigan, and Mill'ord, where he d. Nov. 14, 1882. (.'hildren : 3(>. (Jeorgc Erwin, b. April 21, 18;{8; d. June 21, 1882. 37. Edwin Dwight, i). Aug. 11, 18;{9. 38. Laura Lydia, b. March 10, 1840; d. Aug. 25, 184(5. 30. Anskl (17), b. Oct. 17, 1830; m. Anna E. Carson, wlio was b. Jan. 20, 1820 and d. June 24, 1857; m., 2d, Sept. 4, 18,5.3, Abbie L. Holmes, who was b. Sept. 4, 18;« ; m., ;Jd, Mary E. Russell, who was b. Dee. 20, 1844. Children : 40. Willie A., b. May 2, 1854; d. Feb. 23, 18(j!l. 41. Fred James, b. June 18, 1857; d. Sept. l(i, 1857. 42. Lottie A., b. Dec. 0, 18G5; d. May 15, 1885. 43. Edwin (IS), b. Nov. 10, 1831; m. Ann French. He was :i n>an- ufacturer of furniture. He d. June 8. 1808. His wife also is not living. Child: 44. Lizzie E., b. Oct. 11, 1802; deceased. 45. FifANtJis li. (1«», b. June 21, 1833; m., June, 1803, Frances C, Howard, who was b., Milford, April 18, 1837. He is in company with Henry W. Hoi)kins in the nianutacture of writing desks aiul fancv boxes. Children : 4(». Abbie M., It. March, 18(!5. 47. Edwin A., b. April, 1801>. 4M. Annie IL, b. March, 1874 ; d. Nov., 187{t. 4». Wii.i.iAM N. (21), b. April 2!t, 183!!.. He enlisted from AicKandria in the Twelfth N. H. Vol. and was severely wounded at the l>attle of (Jettysburg. He d. Dec. 20, 1874. He m., March 27. 1802. Henriett.i Car- kin, who d. Feb. 3, 1877, aged 35. Children : 50. (^ora E., b. Feb. 21, 1803; decea.sed. 61. Herbert E., b. Oct. 21, 18G0; deceased. 62. Ai.HKKT S. (25), m., June 6, 1871, Clara. Maria Parkhurst. He has woik«'d for several years in D. Cragin's factory of dry measines and fancy boxes. Children : 53. Maud L., b. Jan. 12, 1872. 54. Bertha, b. May 18, 1875. 65. Marion, b. Aug. 3, 1870. 60. Edith, b. July 4, 187!>. 57. Stella. I). April 23. 1S82. GENEALOGIES : FRYE. 375 FRYE FAMITA'. 1. .loiiN Fi?VK, d., Aiitlovor, Mass., lii'Xi, njred \)2 yrs., 7 iiios. Ue cniijiratcd Irom Hasiiifi;, Hants, Eiij^land; sailed I'roiu Southaini)tou, tor New Eiifjiaiid. May, 1().'{S ; settled early at Newbury ; removed to Andover, 1045. 2. KOHKRT, soil of preeediiif^, d., Andover, Oct. 22, l(;sO. Jle li:id by his wife, Ann, six ehildren, of whom the two named below have descend- ants living in Wilton : 3. Samuel (5), b. aI)out KiaO. 4. Elizabeth, m., Oct. 4, IGdO, Kobert Stiles. See Stiles orp,,. 5. Samikl (3), b., Andover, about 1050: m., Nov. 20, l(i71, Mary, dau. of Jolm Aslett, or Aslebee. 10 ch. (J. John, son of preceding, b. Sept. 0, 1072; m., Nov. 1, 1094, Tab- itha, dau. of Thomas Farnum. KJ ch., two of wliom we name : 7. Abiel (9), b. 170;j. H. Joseph, b. April, 1711. He was at the siege of Louisburg. Hon. William P. Frye of Maine writes: "Gen. Josepli Frye was my great- grandfather. I liave tlie terms of the surreiuler of I.ouisburg in his hand- writing." He was a colonel at Fort William Henry when it was tak(in by Montcalm in 1757. He was appointed a major-general by the I'rovincial Congress, June 21, 1775. He icmoved to Frye])urgh, Me., which was named for him. 9. AiiiKL (7), b. 170:j ; m., Feb. 10, 17;Jl-2, Abigail Emery. Children : 10. Abigail, b., Andover, Mass., Feb. 19, 17.T}. 11. Abiel. b., Andover, Nov. S, 1734. The following is taken from a memorandum book left by Major Isaac Frye: "Brother Abiel came to my house ill Wilton and went away on the 15th day for Fryeburgli to see Brother Simon Frye and Cncle Joseph and tlieir families. Poor, unfor- tunate man! he has gone through a world of trouble and sickness, but God has hitherto preserved him and still keeps him and prospers him in a lawful way." 12. Simon, b. Sept. 29, 17H7; d. Oct., 1822. He was a member of the House of Representatives, Senate or Council for nearly twenty years; was justice of court of common jileas in ^'ork (^o., and cliief justice of the same court in Oxford Co., Me. 13. Abigail, b. Nov. 0, 1740. 14. Sarah. l.'i. Isaac (1(J), b. Feb. 0, 174:5. Hi. IsAA(; (15), b. Feb. 0, 174;{. lie came from Andover to Wilton in 1770 or 1771 and bought a farm previously occupied by Benjamin Thomp- son and now owned l)y Harvey F. Frye. Within fifteen days after (lie I5attl. Timothy, b. Sept. 21, 1773; d. March 17,'l77G. 20. John, b. Aug. 2:{, 1775; settled in ronnsylvania. 21. Timothy Holt (33), b. Oct. 27. 1777. 22. Joshua (39), b. Dec. 21, 177i). 23. Betsey, b. Dec. 21, 1781 ; unm. 24. Ilann.ih, b. May .'50. 1785; d. Oct. ;n, 18(j:{: ni.. Oct. 2(i. 1S1.'{. Ben- jamin Blanchard. See Blanchard gen. (53). 25. Alfred, b. Feb. IS. 1787; married twice and had iliiidren. of wiiom we have no record. 26. Sally, b. Sept. 20, 17J)1 ; unm. 27. Isaac (17), b. Andover, Mass., Sept. IG, 17G9: in tli<' War of 1812, he enlisted and d., Plattsburg, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1812. lie m., June 17, 1794, JIannah IMielps, and a few j'^ears hiter removed to Manchester, Yt. Children : 28. Isaac, b., AVilton ; d., Milford, June 25, 1883, aged s:i yrs. A farmer and house-painter. He m. a Miss (jiagc and had one daugliter. 25). liUtlier, b., Manchester, Yt.; m. a Miss Peabody of Andover. Yt. Res. Vermont. 30. Hannah, m., June 1, 1825, Ilermon IVttengill. 31. John (43), b. April 19, 1800. 32. Joseph, d. many years ago. 33. Timothy Holt (21), b. Oct. 27, 1777 ; removed to Weld, Me., and d. there Jan. 27, 1S;{0; m., Jan. 8, 1809. Ifachel Holt. Children : 34. 'i'imotliy Holt, b. Oct. 19, 1809; m. Lucy Stearns; res. Wehl, Me. 35. Jacob, I). Aug. 19, 1811; m. Pauline Pettigrove; res. Patten, Me. 36. Abiah, b. July 25, 18i:{; m. Janu'S Cunningham: res. Crystal Plantation, N. V. 37. Rachel, b. April 25, 1810; d. Oct. 10, 1839; unm. 38. Jerome, b. Oct. 19, 1819; m. Nancy Jameson; res. Patten. .Me. 3». Joshua (22), b. Dec. 21, 1779; d. June 20, 18G4. He m. and re^. in Brookline, Yt. In 181G, or 1817, after the deatli of his wife, he returned to Wilton and lived on the liomestead. He m.. 2d. I.ucy Jones of Wilton. Children: 40. Abiel (46), b., Brookline, Yt., June 18. 1810. 41. Betsey, m., Oct., 1840, Joseph Holt : n. di. 42. Harvey V. (53). 43. John (31), b. April 19, 180G; d. Dec. 5, 1882. A farmer and was superintendent of the t-ounty farn> at Gottstown for over five j-ears. lie m., .March 31, 1831, Cynthia Phelps. Children : 44. John Henry (61), b. March 8, 1830. 46. Elvira, b. Feb. 29, 1840: d. Dec. 27, 1844. 46. Ahiki. (40), b., Brooklin*', Yt., June 18, 1810; d. .luiie 21. 188(1. Before liis marriage he was engaged in teaming starch for the .Messrs. Abbot and goods for tlie stores. After tlie railroad was opened to (ireentleld he liad the contract for carrying tlie mail between Fast and West Wilton. He m., Feb. G, 18.34, n Miss Tupper. who wa^ !>.. l^.i Yt., Nov. 22, 1815. Children : J GENEALOGIES: FRYE. Oil 47. Harvey T. II. (64), b., Barnard, Vt., Nov. 1, 1884. 48. Russell J., b., Barnard, Vt., Aug. 28, 1S3G; d. Mareh i», 18;W. 40. lUissell J. (71), !).. Barnard, Vt., June ;}, 18:]8. 50. Charleii, b., Barnard, Vt., June 28, 184(1; d. Feb. 4, 18.-)7. 51. Elbridge Carlton, b., Barnard, Vt., Sept. 2'.), 184:5; enlisted in Sixteenth IJegt., X. II. V., and d., St. James Hospital, La., July 10, 18G;J. 52. Edwin Francis, b., Wilton, Nov. 2;{, 1854: ni., July 1."), 1877, Ida M. Stiles; res. Greenville. 53. ITauvkv F. (42). For many years beiore the railroad was opened to East Wilton he was engaged in teaming goods lor the stores; since then, a farmer. He m. Lovisa A. Tupper, who d. Aug. ;{0, 1848, aged 25 yrs. ; m., 2d, Sept. 24, 1850, Jane E. Drury. Children : 54. Joshua F., b. Aug. 12, 1851. lie and liis brothei-, Harvey W.. bought a farm of David Cram and have been engaged in farming and lumbering. For two years supervisor of check-list. 55. Elson D. (75), b. June 2;», 185;{. 5C. Lois Lovisa, b. Feb. 5, 185G. 57. Harvey W., b. Sept. 4, 1858. 5.S. Charle"s E., b. June i), 18G1. 51). (Jeorge E., b. April 5, 18G4. 60. Martha J., b. Jan. 17, 1SG8. 61. John Henry (44), b. March 8, 183G; res. East Wilton; engaged in Job teaming; m., June 1. 185G, Ellen M. Flint. See Flint gen. (58). Children: * 62. Annie, b. Nov. 4, 18.58; m., July 12, 1882, Henry S. Spinning; res. Savannah, Ga. They have one son, Charles Frye (Spinning), 1). May IG. 1884. ■ " 63. Henry, b. May 2'J, 1870; d. June 2, 1870. 64. Hakvey T. II. (47), b. Nov. 1, 18:U. He served during the wai- in a western regt., but was credited to Wilton. He ni., Oct. 25, 1870. Al)bie Folsoni of New Sharon, Me. Children : 65. Nellie L., b. Nov. 10, 1872. 66. Caroline, b. Feb. 7, 1875. 67. Mary G., b. Jan. 15, 1877. 68. Charles P., b. June 11, 1870. 6». Mabel E., b. April 12, 1881 ; d. S<'pt. 22. 1881. 70. Erland II., b. Aug. 10, 188;}. 71. lIlssEi.l. J. (40), 1)., Barnard. Vt.. June .!. IS.is. An aucti.tneei and has had for some time a store :it West Wilton. He. m.. Sept. .{. 1S71. Mrs. Emma F. Gordon of New Sharon, Me. Children : 72. Cosette Kurilla, b.. New Sharon, Me., Sept. 21, 1S7;5. 73. Orville, b., Wilton, Sept. 4, 1875. 74. Byron S., b. Feb. 10, 1878. 75. El.son D. (55), b. June 20, 185;{; a carpenter: m.. Oct. 2(1. issi. Etta L. Parker of Milford, who was b. April 24, 18G:j. ( bildreii : 76. (;eorge Harvey, b. Dec. 31, 1882. 77. >Iabel E.. b. Dec. .H. 188G. 378 HISTORY OF WILTON. FUIJ.ER FAMILY. 1. Amos Fillkij was in Wilton at tlic time oi its incorporation. He settled on lot No. IS, seventli ranoe, whieli is now principally owned bj- Joseph W. Stiles. We liave lound no record of liis I'aniily, but he is sup- posed to be tlie father of Amos Fuller of Temple, of Enoch and probably of Aaron Fuller of Wilton. Children : 2. Amos. 3. Enoch (5). 4. Aaron (14). 5. Enoch (3). Children by his wife. Sarah: «. Amos, b. April 27, 17S(). 7. Sally, b. Nov. 5, 17S1 ; m. Peter Putnam of Andover, Vt. 8. Benjamin, b. Sept. 1, 1783; m., Oct. 11, 1S04, Naomi, dau. of Dea. John Burton, and res. in Andover, Vt. t). Daniel, b. Sept. 20, 1780; d., Wilton, Oct. .'{, ISyS. He removed to Andover, Vt.. where he lived about thirty voars, then returned to Wilton. He m., 1810, Betsey liurnham, who d. Oct. 4. 1847. aycd ."iO yrs. 10. James, b. June 2(J, 17S7. 11. Frederic, b. Mardi IT), 17i)(). 12. Mary Putnam, b. July 5, 1704. 13. Enoch, 1). Aug. 5, 171)0. 14. Aauon (4). (Children by his wife. Betsey: 15. Amos, b. July G, 180;{. Hi. Aaron, 1). July 20, ISOr,. (iA(;E FAMITJES. The Gage lamilj' found its way into England from Normandy in A. 1). lOGG. One de Gaga, de Gauga or de Gage accompanied William tlie Con- queror into England and aided in the conquest of the country and was afterwards rewarded with large grants of land. The family was promi^ nent, and there were barons in parliament liearing the name of Gage during the reign of Henry H. 1. John Gaok came from Suffolk, England, and landed at Salem. Mass., June 12, 1G.'K). He at once proceeded to Boston, where he remained a .short time, and was a mend)er of the first church there. In 1G33 he was one of the original i)roj)rietors of Ipswich, Mass. In 1G(!4 he removed to Bowley, wh(!re he died. 1G73. He liad two. and according to one authority, three wives. 2. Daniki,, second child of preceding, m., May 3, l(i7.'>. Sarah Kim- l)all. He res. in Bradford, Mass. 3. Daniki., son of ])receding, m., March '.», KiOS, Martlia Burbank. and res. in Bradford. 4. Daniki., sixth child (d preceding, b. April 12, 1708. removed from Bradford to Pelhain. 5. PiKUCK, son of i»receding, d. July 14, 1821, aged SO yrs. His name was on the muster roll, dated Sept. 2(j. 1770. of ("aj.t. David l.Minners eo.. J GENEALOGIES : GAGE. 379 Col. Ta^sh's regt., raised to serve iu New York. His grandson, Sidney R. Gage, Esq., of Nashua, writes : " When a boj' at home I used to shoot game with an old nuisket that I was told mj- grandfather had ])iekeil up beside a dead Jiriton on some battlefield of the IJevolution."' I'ierce removed from Pelhani to Wilton in ITSll. His wife. Susanna, d. May .'{. 1831, aged !)(). Children: G. Jo.seph, taxed in Wilton in IT!!.") aiul 17i)0. 7. Moses, taxed in Wilton in 18(»2. 8. Richard (11), b. 1784. {). Juditli, m. Jesse Hall. 10. Euinee, m., Feb., 1810, Ezekiel Lovejoy. 11. RiciiAUl) (8), b. 1784. A farmer, and res. on the farm that his father bought when he came to Wilton. lie was an early mendter of the Baptist Society. He m., March IG, 18()!», Betsey, dau. of Samuel Hutch- inson. Children : 12. David (21). b. Dec. 20, 180!). 13. Samuel (30), b. Sept. G, 1811. 14. Pierce (35), b. Sept. 4, 1813. 15. Isaac N. (43), b. June 12, 1815. Hi. Mary (47), b. June 1, 1817. 17. Elvira (54), b. July 11, 1819. 18. Charles (GO), b. July 10. 1821. 19. George W. (G3), b. Sept. 7, 1823. 20. Sidney R. (6G), b. Oct. 14, 182G. 21. David (12), b. Dec. 2G, 180!); m., .Tuly 30, 18.35, Sarah J. Russell. He is a Baptist minister. A sketch of his life by himself is given on page 287. Children : 22. Freeman D., b. June 2S, 183(>; m. Jennie W.atson of South Boston. He has been engaged in the grocery business, and res. in Nashua. 23. Thaddeus G., b. Dec. 18, 1837. 24. Isaac N., b. Sept. 28, 183!); a marble worker. 25. Sidney B.. b. .Tan. 1, 1843; a machinist; m. Flora E. Thomas of Rockland, Me. 2G. Julian P.. b. Oct. 7, 184G ; a grocer; m. Alice A. Hill ot Bidde- fonl. Me. 27. George E., b. Oct. i), 184t); a bank teller, and now a bank com- missioner; m. Mattie A. Coinior of Manchester. 28. I.oren S., b. Oct. 7, 1851. 2i). Herbert E., b. May 18, 185G: a grocei'. res. in Nashua; m. Alma J. Westcott of Nashua. 30. Samukl (13), b. Sept. (i, 1811; d. April 21, 1851. He m., 1S3(;. Eliza A. .Tones of Wasliington. where tliey resided. His wife d. Dee. 25, 1809. Children: 31. Albert N., I). May 7, 1837; m., July, 18(;s. Elva Davis of Warner, and has had several diildren. 32. Cliarles ('., I). Feb. 10, 1839; d., Boston, Feb. 24, 1881 ; niuu. lie had been clerk at the Twin Mt. House; also elerk in the Surgeon General's ollice, Washington, D. C. 380 IlISTORV OF WILTON. S3. Hinim .1., 1». Aufj. ;5(), 1844; m.. .June 1, lS(i7. Miiia S. Ki(Ul»M-; a moirhaiit aiul a proiuincnt citizen in VVashiiij;toi), X. II., lioUlinj;- many ollii'cs, iiu'ludiiio: that of icprcscntativo to tlic Loj^islature. Hi, Uo^ov S., 1). Feb. I'.l, ISal ; ni.. Auji,-. 24, 1S7(), Jennie A. Neaskeni of (Mayville, X. V.: res. several years in Clayvilie and llion. X. ^'., and now in Warner. 35. riKUCi: (14), I). Sept. 4. 1813; ni., .June 1"). 1S:J7, Mary, daii. of David and Kaehel liovojoy ; m., 2d, Xov. 27, 1845, Mrs. Nancy D. (Winn), dau. of Edward and Naney l\. II(MTiek; has always res. in Wilton on the homestead of liis ^grandfather and father ; has been a selectman. Children : 3(). All)ert P., b. May !), 18;{8. He enlisted in the war of the IJebel- lion, and was killed, June ;{, 1804, in the battle at Bethesda Church, Va. 37. James A., b. June 7, 1841 ; d. Oct. 20, 1841. 3S. Mary L., b. July 17, 1814; d. Sept. 14, 1844. 3}>. Orrieta F., b. Jan. 1. 1847: m.. June 2S. 1S7(>. Lewis A. Holt. I?es. in Texas. 40. Josephine H., b. March 11, 18.-)(l. 41. Arthur Herbert ((J«), b. June T). lS.-)2. 42. Elijah J., b. May . -51, 18.V.). 43. I.SAAC X. (15), b. June 12, 181,-) ; d. May 1, 1885. He res. in Wash- ington, a farmer; represented the town in the State Lej?islature in 1804. and 1805. He m., Dec. 2(J, 18;{7, Eut-y IT. Fisk of Washino;ton. who d. Feb. lit. 1808. Children : 44. Elizabeth F., b. March 1!». 18;jt); d. Xov. 18, 1870. She m.. Dec. 1. 1803, Brooks K. Wel)ber, Esq., now of Hillsboroui»h. 45. Eucy A., b. Feb. 14. 1841; ni., April 20, 18()7. Calen A 11. mi. M. D.. now of Bed Wing, Minn. 4«. Ceorge X. (72), I). Xov. 27, 1851. 47. Makv (KJ), b. June 1, 1817: ni., Ai.ril 18, 1843, Mason II. Carr of Washington, where they have since res. Children : 4!S. Mary Frances (Carr), b. Aug. 15, 1844. 41). Lawrence M. ((^arr), b. Sept. 8, 1847. 50. Dwight E. (Carr), b. May 21, 1850. 51. Bettie M. (Carr) b. June 8, 1853; .1. in chlhllinod. 52. Asa L. (Carr). b. April 11. 18.58; d, in chiUlhood. 53. Helen A. (Carr), b. Dec. 18, 1801 ; d. in childhood. 54. El.viKA (17), b. July 11, 1810; m., June 7. 1843. Xathanicl C. Jones of Washington, where they res. Children : 55. Ellen E. (Jones), h. Nov. 14, 1844. 5(J. (ieorge S. (Jones), b. Feb. 28, 1847. 57. Kate A. (Jones), b. April 21, 1851 ; d. when 1(1 or 17. .VS. Alice E. (Jones), b. May 0. 1801. .50. Fred E. (Jones), b. Dec. 13. 18(13. 00. ClIAlM.KS (IS), b. July 10, 1821; li. June 21. 185(i: m.. Aug. 13. 1843, Sarali A. Lynd of Melrose, Mass. They res. a short lime in Wash- ington, and then went to Melrose. Children: 01. Charles E.. b. Oct. 20, 1S4 » : unm. : res. in Melrose. GENEALOGIES : GOLDSMITH. 381 02. S;ir;ili Kniiifcs, I)., Melrose, Oit. 2;{, 1S50; in.. .Iiiiie ."). IS?."). .J;il>e/. S. Dyer; res. in Melro.se. «3. (j;koh<;k VV. (ID), b. Sept. 7, 1S2.5; lias res. in Wilton and VVasli- in;i;t()ii iJiineipally, Imf now in Medfonl, Mass.; in., Sept. 1(1, ISj."!, Namy K. ( 'rane of Wasliini^ton. ( 'liildren : (»4. .losephine M., 1)., Wilton, (X't. 'iS, 1850; in., Feb. 1, 1S72, Stillinan S. Eaton, who d. Sept. 20, 187S. She in., 2d, Charles E. Walker, and res, in Medlord, Mass. «5. Xellie J., b., Washinj^ton, June ;}0, IS;")!); in., April 12. ISSl, Oscar II. Wiley; re.s. in Washinj^ton. (J«. SiDNKV ]{. (20) b. Oet 14, 182(5; reiuov('d to Wiscon.siii from Wil- ton in 1855, returned to N. II., and res. in Wasliinfjjton from 185!) till 1870, when lie removed to Nashua, where he now lives, lias lield the ollice of seleetinaii in ^Vashin yrs. ; he m., 2d, Abigail , who d. May 20, 1801, aged 77 yrs. Children : 2. Timothy (11), b. Feb. 10, 1740. 3. James Best, b. Jan. 26, 1751; d. at Halifax, l)etween .luly 16 and Aug. 20, 1777, whetlier a prisoner or not is not known. 4. Eleanor, b. March 16, 1753. 5. Jonathan, b. :March 18, 1755; d. Sept. 15, 1775. He was enrolled in Capt. AVilliam Walkei's co., in Col. James Ifced's regt., April 23, 1775, and at the l)attle of Bunker Hill receiv(;d wounds of which he died. «. 31ary, b. Feb. 10, 1757; m., Nov. 23, 1786, Samuel Hartshorn. See Hartshorn gen. 7. Sarah, b. March 2, 1750; m.. Jan. 8, 1782, Christopher Martin. See Martin gen. 8. Joseph (25), b. March 10, 1761. 9. Dorotliy, b. Oct. 2(i, 1763; m., Aug. 3, 1786, Daniel Holt, wlio was a soldier in the army of the Kcvolution from Wilton, but who removed to Maine after his marriage. We have been unable to ascertain to which of the families of Holts, resident in Wilton, he belonged. 10. Henry, b. Oct. 8, 1766; d. March 31, 1776. 11. Ti.MOTiiY (2), b. Feb. 10, 1740; d. July 18, 1807. He was a farmer and res. on the homestead. He was in Capt. Taylor's co., at Winter Hill, and was also in Capt. Natlian Ballard's co., at the time of the alarm of 1776 to rcenforce the northern army. He m. Hannah , who d. July, 384 HISTOUY OF WILTON. 1784, aj^iid 31 yr.<. He in., 2d, April 21, 1785, Rutli Burnliaiii, who d. March 23, 1841, aged So yrs. Sec Burnhain gen. Cliildreu : 12. Hannah, b. July 4, 1770; d. Aug. 18, 1770. 13. Timothy, h. -Sept. 30, 1771 ; d. Dec. 1, 177H. 14. Hannah, 1). June 17, 1773 ; ni., April 19, 1795, Abiel Blancliard. 15. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 12, 1775; m., Feb. 12, 1801, Caleb Holt. 1«. Timothy, b. Jan. 21, 1778; d. Sept. 2(), 1781. 17. Eleanor, b. Oct. 5, 1779; m., Nov. 15, 1804, Uzzicl Sheldon. 18. James Best, b. May 26, 1781 ; d. Oct. 4, 1795. 19. Timothy (38), b. May 14, 1787. 20. Henry (49), b. Oct. 1, 1789. 21. Abel, b. Oct. 13, 1791 ; m., July, 1813, Betsey Pettengill. 22. Abiel, 1). July 25, 1793. 23. Lucy Burnham, )>. Sept., 1795; m. Dea. Joel Chandler. Sec Chandler gen. (29). 24. Uutb, b. May 24, 1800; d., Lowell, March 7, 1858. 25. JosKPii (8), b. March 19, 1761 ; d. Aug. 2(i, 1846. He was the last of the soldiers of the Revolution, resident in Wilton. His services are sketched in pp. 246-251. His military career did not cease with the Kcv- olutionary War, but he held various offices in the N. H. militia, and was familiarly known as " Adjutant Gray." He owned and res. on the farm now owned by Albert B. Melendy. He was frank and outspoken, a good neighbor, and ready to do his part, so far as his means would allow, in sui)i)ortiiig pu))lic institutions. He m., April 11, 178(5, Chloe, dau. of Jer- emiah A))l)ot of Wilton, who d. July 17, 1849, aged 82 yrs. Children: 26. Joseph (54), b. Aug. 14, 1787. 27. Chloe, b. Nov. 2, 1789; m., Oct. 26, 1813, Oliver Fletcher. See Oliver Fletcher gen. (8). 28. Sally, b. July 11, 1791 ; m. Seth P. Tyler. 29. Anna Abbot, b. April 7, 1793; m., June 1, 1817, Asa Perham, who had served an ajiprenticeship with Messrs. Ephraim and John l\;ab(Hly. to learn the blacksinitli's trade, and carried on l)usiness a few years in the shop they had occupied, but afterwards removed to Lyndeljorougli. 30. Lydia, b. March 5, 1795; m., Feb. 5, 1822. Russell Upton. 31. James Best (G4), b. April 21, 1797. 32. Betsey, I). June 21, 1799; d. Oct. 6, 1869; m., Sept. 25, 1827. Abbot Smith of Milford. 33. Calvin (73), b. Oct. 28, 1801. 34. Henry Newton, b. Sept. 1, 1804; d. Sei)t. 8, 182(). He was a har- ness-maker, and began business in Nashua. 35. Matilda, b. July 20, 1806; d. Dec. 23. 1835. She m., Jan. 2(i, 1832, Amos (iutterson, and res. in Milford. 3(>. Elvira, b. Dec. 20, 1808; d. April 3, ISSl ; m., Nov. 28, 1S33, Sam- uel French. See French gen. (20). 37. Emeline, b. Oct. 11, 1811; m., Dec. 12, 1849, Dr. Israel Herriek. See Herriek gen. 38. Timothy (19), b. INlay 14, 1787; d. Aug. 4, 1867. He res. on the liomestcad, and was an early member of the Baptist society, and for GENEALOGIES : GRAY. 385 many years a deacon of the ehuirli. ile served as one of the selectmen. He sold a part of his farm and removed to Lowell, where he resided a few years, but returned to Wilton, lie in.. Auji-. Jl, ISOS, Fanny, dau. of Lieut. Abraham and JJetsey Burton, who d. Xov. ;5, ISIO, aged 20 yrs. See Hurton j^en. (40). lie m., "id. Nancy Smith of Mcdford. who d. Ajtril KJ, lS(J(i, a>?cd 70 yrs. Children : ;j!L Fanny linrlon. b. .Vu^-. 2!). ISK): ni.. Dee. 4, 1S;{2. Caleb Crosby of Lowell, Mass. 40. Timothy, b. June 7, 1813; d. Jan. 24, 188;5. 41. Alanson, b. Jan 22, 1815; d. many years ago. 42. Daniel Hnuth (77), b. Oct. l(i, 181(5. 43. James B., b. July 29, 181S; res. in Maine; not living. 44. Nauey, b. March 4, 182(1; m., Nov. 2(i, 18G0. Joseph W. Stiles. See Stiles gen. 45. :Maria. b. :Mareli 2!l. 1822: d. in Lowell. 40. Hannah. 1). Oct. 12, 1824 ; m. Joseph M. Melendy. 47. IJobert. b. :\!ar(li 2;{. 1S27: d. Feb. 17, 1S65, in Salisbury, X. C, as a prisoner of war. 48. Lorenzo (92), b. March :U, 182!». 49. llKXKY (20), b. Oct. 1, 1780; d. Oct. ;W, 18(>2; a cabinet maker and farmer. He l)ought the place formerly owned by Nathaniel Sawyer, and for nearly thirty years paid the widow the income of her thirds. He m. Susan Merrill of :Milford. who d. April 17, ISCS. aged 7(1 yrs. Chil- dren : 50. Susan Elizabeth, b. Aug. 15. I8i;j; d. .Vug. 14, 184'J; m., April 28, 18;55, I'utnam Woodward of Lyndeborough. 51. Lucy Cunnnings, b. :>ray 14. 181(;: m.. Oct. 2, 1838, Mo.ses Love- joy, Jun. See Lovejoy gen. 52. Henry (99), b." Aug. 4, 1818. 53. Mary Ninette, b. 1828; d. July 11, 1880; m., Oct. 20, 1850, Col. Putnam ^V^oodward, who d. Aug. S, 1874, aged (57. 54. JosKi'ii (20), b. Aug. 14, 1787; d. Oct. l.S, 18(j5. He resided sev- eral years in Temple on the farm afterwards owned by Joseph Kendall. About I8;j() he sold his farm and removed to Wilton, wliere he was engaged in selling meat. He was adjutant of tlie 22d Regt. of Militia. He m.. April, 1815, Mary Spalding, who d. Dec. 25, 1852. aged lil yrs. Children : .55. Child h. May 7, 181(i; d. May 7. 181(;. 50. Charles, b. Sept. 7, 1817; d. Jan. 7, 1851. 57. Mary S., b. Feb. 17, 1820; d. Aug. 1, 1822. 5H. Caroline, b. Feb. 21. 1822; m., Feb. 20, 1848, Samuel .V. (dammar of Woburn, :Mass. 59. J. .Monroe, 1). Nov. Ki, 1824; d. Sept. ."5, 1858: m.. Jan. 1 1, 18."i4, AniiaE. (iould. 00. (;<'orge, b. Feb. 12, 1827; d. Dec. 7, 1831. 01. Infant b. Dec. 14, 1828; d. Feb. 12. 1S29. 62. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 28, 18;{(): d. April 27. 1881 ; m., Aug. 27, 1800, Ebeu K. Long. 38(> HISTOUY OF WILTOX. G3. (.u'oiijo Sullivan, b. IVh. '.K 1S;M ; d. .Iiiuc 17. 1S(;;{. \W (MiUsto.l in Xhv t'wM Mass. Cavalry, and was mortally wouiulnl ;it tlio hattlo <>t Alda. Miul (1. at Washinirton. l>. « . (J4. .Tamks lii>T (.Sl\ 1). April -Jl. 17!i7: tl. !>«•»•. (i, 1S(17. \W livril on tho liomcstoatl until lu' sold liis farm, a fi*\v yoars lu't'on" his tU-atli. ami iTuiovoil tt) MiltVuil. IW m.. Doo. 12, 1S±2. Saiali, dau. of Mosrs Burns of Milfonl. Slu' was h. Jan. 0, lSt)3, and d. Nov. v^, 1S4,J. lie u»., 2d. Mairh II. ISII. Addiiu' c;utt»'ison. wlio was b.. Milfoid, July 7, 1813. ChildiTu: «o. Maria, h. Oct. IS. I8l»;i : tl. .Ian .>. 1S."»S; m. St-alvs. G«. Mary Ann. b. l>iv. IS, IS-J".; d. Kob. l".i, 1S;5J. «7. .lames Rest, b. Keb. S. 182;): d. Maivli ;{. 1S;!J. (JS. Mary Ann. b. Feb. 17, 18;{3. (jy. .lames ilammoml, b. April G. ISii.'). 70. llariis. b. ,luly 1, IS41 : d. Keb. -JO. lS(i;?. 71. Anna E., b. .luiU' 2i), ISI.'). 72. Sarah K.. b. Get. 18. 1847. 73. Cai.vin (^33\ b. Oet. 28, 1801; d. Dee. !.*>, 18."»(i. lie served as an apprenliee with .lohn M.-iek. blaeksmith. Soon after he was of ajje he bou<;lit the slu)i> formerly owned by the Messrs. Veabody, whieh was burned in IS.i'l. lie then built the briek shop now owned by his son, lleiuy Newton. Henry Hrajrji" \vas his partner for several years, lie was adjutant of the 22d IJejit. of Militia, when eommanded by Col. Sam- uel Kinj;. He m.. April 11. 1S2(;. Clarissa Kiuj:. who d. Auij. S. ISS:.. aj^ed SI. Children: 74. Henry Newton (,103\ b. Jan. 4, 1827. 75. Harriet N.. b. Auji". 21. 1825); d. Oet. KJ. 1S.-.2; m., July !), 1S.")0. Henry K. Freneli. for many ye.ars proprietor of the hotel in IVterborouirh villajje. 7«. Charles Dumont. b. :Mareh KJ. 1S;{4 ; d. Feb. 2;5. 18(14. He was enj;ai:;ed for some time in drivinj;- a st.iiie; m.. Nov. 27. 1S(H). Caroline Spalding. 77. DANlEt. Smith (^42\ b. Oet. Hi, ISKl. While blastinij a roek. at tlie age of lifteen, he was seveivly wounded in liis thigh by a premature diseharge. Hi early life he went to Lowell Avhere he lias for numy years been in the groeery business. He m., Nov. 12. 1840, ^lary Ann Wells, who was b. Oet. 18. 181!), and d. Oet. 27, 184;i. lie m., 2d, Sept. 20, 1844, Clorinda Phelps, who was b. May .">, 1821. Chililren : 7S. Daniel Wasliington. b. July 18. 1841. 75). Albert, b. June 1. 184.*); d. July 20, 184.*). SO. Albert Montrassor. b. May 23. lS4(i. 81. Frank, b. :Mareh 22. 1848." S2. Mariana, b. Feb. 2,"), 18,">0; d. Oet. IS. 1S.">0. .S3. Joseph, b. Aug. (5, 18.">1. 84. Henry, b. Nov. 12, 18.V}. 85. Alanson. b. Dee. 21. 1855. 8G. Nellie, b. ^lareh 31. 1S.".8. (iEMiALOGlfch : GKAY. ii^l 87. VViHic, b. Jan. .'11, ISW. HH. Anna StcveiiH, h. April 29, 18(;;j. H;>. Arlliur SniiUi. b. April 20, 18f;;{; rl. May 14. 18W. {>0. Arthur Lincoln, b. May 24, IWO. 91. Minnie rioriuda, b. An;?. 22, ISOS. J»2. LoiJK.NZO r4Hj. b. March :i\. 1821). A farnnu- and lumberman; owns and re.-, on the ■■outlnrai^t part of the original Liverniore farm; also owu.s a part of the Lovejoy farm, and a part of the farm on whieh James Dascomb began clearing, April V), 177.j. Jle hu>i been .-"UcceKsful in his l>u.sine.«s. He m., Jan 2, 18.14, Sarah (j. Payj^on of Salem, Masn., who was b., Well.s. Me.. May 10, ls:{4, and d. Dec. :{, 18.58. He m., 2d, Jan. r,, 1800, Dorothy Marshall of Milford. who was b. Oct. 19, I8;f0, Children : J)3. Alice Sarah (107;, b., Newport, It. I., Jan. 10, 18.>5. M. Eddie L. IV2), b., Wilton, Aug. '>, 18.'}8. 9.5. Francella I). (lUj, b. Sept. 17, 18(;2. JMJ. Stephen Allen, b. May 21, 1804. 97. Walter Herbert, b. Sej.t. l-j, 180.j: d. Sept. 10, 180.->. 98. I.ucy Viola, b. Nov. V.i., 1800. 99. JlKNitY (52;, b. Aug. 4, 1818. A fanner, and engaged at diflerent times in luml>ering, in which as well a.s farming he has been successful. He m., Nov. 27, 184."», Mary Hutchinson. Children: 100. Mary Susan, b. Dec. 10, 1840; m., June 11. 1870. Albion li. Flint. who d. Jan. 28, 1888, aged 4;j. 101. H(;nry Warren, b. Aug. 4, 1848: a manufacturer of furniture in Weare; ni., Oct. 0, 188,3, Klla J. Lloyd of Weare. 102. James E., b. April l'>, l8.'il ; a farmer, res. on the homestead; m., June 27, 1878, p]va E. Dodge, of Nashua. 103. Hknky Nkwtox (74;, b. Jan. 4, 1827. See a sketch of his life, page 283. He m,, Jan. .'5, 18.j4, Mary A. Heath of Jiarre, Mass. Children : 104. Ella Heath (117j, b. Oct. 1, ]8.->4. 105. Charltjs Newton, b. Aug. 19, 1850. He is in company with hi.s father iu the fdacksniithing and carriage business. He m., Sept. 22. 1881. Mina O., dau. of Dr. William A. Jones. KKJ. William Henry (125;, b. June 0, IS-jS. 107. Ai.iCK Sakaii (93;, b. Jan. 10, lHr,o; m., Dec. 2.5, 1877, John A. Sheldon. See Sheldon gen. lies, in Wilton. Children: 108. Cracie A. (Sheldon;, b. Aug. 20, 1878. 100. Willie A. (Sheldon;, b. Jan. 20, 1882. 110. Fanny Uelle (Sheldon;, b. Sept. 17, 188.5. 111. Charles Eddie, (Sheldon; b. Sept. 17, 1887. 112. Eddik L. (94;, b. Aug. .5, 18,58; m., Feb. 14, 1882, Ida J. Nutting of Mason, and res. in (Greenville. Chihl: 113. Ida L., b. Sept. 4, 1880. 114. Fkancki.la D. (95;, b. Sept. 17. 1802; m., Oct. 7, 1884, George II. liuttrick, lumbennan, and res. iu Wilton. Children : 115. Charles H. (IJuttrick;, b. Oct. 19, 1883. 116. MalKjl Florence (liuttrick), b. May 2:i, 188.5. 117. Ella Hkath (104;, b. Oct. 1, 18.54; m.. June 1. 1875, William ;3,S,S HISTORY or WILTON. Hampletoii Putnam, wiio wa^^ h. Auii. 1<». ^'^i')^2. lived iu Wilton, and d. Sept. l.'{, 1SS7. Children: 118. Clytie Gray (Putnam), b. I>ec. 10. 187(1. 119. Henry IJampleton (Putnam), b. Aui?. 17. 1878. 120. llattie T.avina (Putnam), b. May 10, 1880. 121. (ieorge Newton (Putnam), b. Aug. 2, 1882: d. Sept. 14. 1882. 122. 3Iary Jsabclle (Putnam), b. Sept. 18, 1S8;5. 123. Kva Heath (Putnam), b. Aug. 31, 1884. 124. Alice King (Putnam), b. Nov. 2(5, 1886. 125. Wilma:m Hknkv (10. llachel. 1). Jan. 17, 1701. (». Elizabeth, b. June 3, 1703. 7. Hannah, b. June 15, 1765. H. Abigail, b. Sept. 0, 1707. {). Puth, b. Aug. 28, 1 7(i!). 10. David (15), b. April 17, 1771. 11. Martha, b. late in 1772, or early in 1773 : unni : d. Aug. 7. 18.52. 12. Joel, b. April 28, 177!». 13. Daniel, b. A))ril 24, 1782. 14. Samuel (20), b. Sept, 5, 1783. 15. David (10), b. April 17, 1771 : m.. April 3. 17!I8. Airs. Rebecca (Hardy) liutler. Children: 16. Jonathan Hutler, b. Dec. 23, 17i)8; ni. Lucy .Vnn Colturn. 17. Mary, b. Nov. 1.5, 1800; m. Ilervey W. IJingbani. 18. Rebecca, b. May 5, 1803; m. John Gage. 1». Harriet, b. Jan. 0. 18O0; m. Tliomas (Jowing. 20. SAMliKL (14),b. Sept. 5, 1783; d. Aug. 10,1801. He was fitted for college at New Ipswich .Vcademy; grad. Harvard (College, 1802: studied divinity with Rev. Jonathan French of Andover: i)reached for .several years. l)ut was never ordained as minister of aiiy society. He engaged in the business of making printing tj'i)es, and retired from busi- ness sevciral years before his death. He was elected representative to the legislature for sev«'ral years; was alderman of Hoston in 1831. "35 and ;{(!. He was deacon in the Federal St. Church. IJoston. under Rev. Dr. Clianuing and Pev. Dr. Gannett. He m., May 3, 1812, Lydia Maria Sew- all, dau. of Chief Justice Samuel Sewall of Marbiehead. She d., Boston. Aug. 11, 1822, aged 32 yrs. He m., 2d, Oct. 19, 1823. Louisa May, dau. of J GENEALOGIES : GREEN. 3Si' Col. Josoph May of Boston. Slu- d. Xov. 14, 1S2S, agod .iO vis. Ho in., ;W. (Vt. IS. is:n. Maria Anroiiictfo Paino, dau. of lion. IJohoit 'I'roat Tainp of Boston. Sli.> d. Mairli 2(;, 1SI2, aood ns yi«. He ni., Ith. (K-t. S, IS-H, Sarah Follanshof Emerson (d X»'\vhuryi»ort. (hildicn liy second wife: 21. Samuel S<'\vail (23). 1». Oet. 11. 1S2I. 22. Louisa May. I). .Fan. 1. 1S27. 23. Sa.mi Kl, Skwai.i. {21). b. Oet . 11. 1S21. lie giad. al Harvard College, 1844; removed to Chieago in 1S.").{, ;ind oix'ned a surveying oHiee in that city, of whieh the tirm-nauu' is now ••Greeley, (name changed) Carlson iV: Co:" his son, Frederic, Iteing a jjartner. lie ni., Chicago, June 20, IS.-).-.. Annie .Morris l.arned of Providence K. I. He m. 2d, Eliza May AVells of Hrookliui', :>[ass. Children : 24. Frederick (30), b. March l.'J, IS-'iO. 25. Eouis May, h. May 24, ISoS; grad. at Harvard College. 1880: a lawver in Chicago. 2(J. Lucy. 1). Sept. 22, 18(11 ; d. Sept. 2s, ISOI. 27. Morris Larned. h. Dec. 17, 18(;.'! : a student in Mass. Institute of Technology. 2.S. Eth«'i May: child by soc(md wife. 2i». lluth Lyman. Of live children by the second wife, three d. in infancy. 3(K FuKDKliiCK (24). b. March 111, 1850: a surveyor: m. Sept. 21, 1881. Floreju-e M. Arnold. ( hiidren : 31. Sanuiel Arnold, b. Aug. 1882. 32. Annie Larned, b. Dec. 188,3. (ilJEEX FAMILIES. 1. Fi.'AM'is (rKKKN. b. Weatherslield, Vt.. Sept. 7, ISOIi. He came to Wilton in 18:50, aiul workw owned by Curtis Bellows; from there he nioved to the East village, and works at his trad(\ His largest jobs were ('. II. liurnss buildings, the Whiting Hous<'. and the Newell Mill. In 18(;!l and 1870 he was elected a representative to the Legislature. He m.. Dec. IS, 18;{2. Xauoy, dau. of Benjamin and Judith (Blanchard) Steele. Children: 2. Mary AInette. b. Xov. 11». IS.M : m.. .Inn.' 1. 18.-.:,. Stephen C. Davis of Lowell- Mass. 3. George Warren, b.- Dec. 28, 18:{8 : d. Feb. 2."., ISSl: m. Abby D. Stevens. For many years he was a successful grocer in Xashua. 1. B. F. (;i{i:i:n was b., Otistield, Me., May .{(). ls22. He grad. from the Medical Schofd in Cleveland, O., in 184f;; practised medicine in Lynn, ^lass., and came to Wilton in Jun<'. 1S8.-). and began to practise. He is the Physician of the County Farm. He m.. Washington, Me.. June :i, 1847. Haiuiah E. Merrill. Thcv have had three sons and three daughters. 390 HISTORr OF WILTON. GREGG FAMILY. 1. David GRKri(^ a native of New Boston; li. Jan 31, ISSO, aged G3 yrs., 7 nios., V.i days. He began business in Wilton, Sept., TSCO. lie bought out Pattee & Abbott, who occupied the store that was started by Abrani ^Mitcliell of Xasliua soon after the railroad was opened to Wilton, lie also bought out George AV. Daniels at the depot store, and moved tlie goods frouj the old store to the depot store, where the business was carried on under the lirin-nanie of D. Gregg & Co. His son, David A. Cregg, was his ])artner. He sold his interest in the store to his son-in- law, (ieorge F. Xeville, who, after trading a few years in company with David E. Proctor, sold his interest to Mr. Proctor. Mr. Gregg had an interest for several years in a large lumbering establishment in Michigan. In 180!) he built a line house in the west part of the East village. He built a large establishment on Crown street near the Concord dejjot in Xasluia for the manulacture of doors, sashes, blinds, &c., which lias been carried on under the lirm-name of Gregg & Son. In 1SG9 lie was elected and served as selectman ; in 1S77 he was chosen representative to tlie Legislature, and in 1S70 he was elected supervisor. He left a widow, a son and a daughter. 2. I)AVii> ALMU8, son of preceding, was elected town clerk in 1S03. "Gf and 'G") ; selectman in 1807, 'OS; and representative to the State Legis- lature in 187-1, 75. In connection with his son, William A. Gregg, he continues to carry on the manufacturing business under the original firm- name. H. William A., son of jjieceding, m.. June l."). issi. P.cssit". dau. of Hon. C. II. Burns. Children: 4. David, b. Jan. 23, 1882. 5. 1 )onald Burns, b. Nov. 4, 1884. G. Helen, b. Aug. 22, 188G. HALL FAMILY. 1. Timothy IIai.i, l)ought of vVrchelaus Putnam lot No. 17, ninth range, deed dated March 20, 1774. He was last taxed in Wilton in 171)5). Children by his wife, Sarah: 2. Timothy, b. Sept. 2S, 1770. 3. Sarah, b. April 20, 1778. 4. John, b. Feb. IJ), 1780. 5. Mehita))le. b. June 20, 1782. 0. Molly, 1). Sei>t. 0, 178.-). 7. James, b. Jan. 7. 1787. IIAPDY FAMILY. 1. Jamks L. ILviIDY was b. in llollis, has res. in Nashua, .Manchester, .\inhersl, and in Lawrence, Miiss. He enlisted from AmlnMst, was mus- tered into the service, Dec. 20. 1801. as sergeant in Co. E.. Kighth Hegt., N. IL v., and was promoted to 2d. lieut., April 14, 1802: resigned Dec- 21. 1SG2. He came to Wilton in 1SG3: was appointed captain of the Light GENEALOGIES : HARTSHORN. 391 Infantry. IIo served as representative from Wilton in 1S7;3 and 1SS;{. He lias built three houses since his res. in town, one of which he lias sold. He was one of the contractors for l)uilding the Town House. 1 1 AirrSIIORX FAMILY. 1. Tiio.MA.s llAKTsiioKN, I), in Ifcadinii,-, Kiijiiaml. al)out lOid; came with others and settled in IJeading-, Mass. He ni., I(il7, Susanna of Ifeadiuij, by whom he had seven sons and one dau, IJeniamin Parker. 10. Hannah, b. March 2, 1770: Jun. 11. Jonathan, b. March l.">, 1778 12. Susanna, 1). March 24, 1780. 1». Sarah, b. Feb. 4, 1782. 14. Loannni, b. Dec. li), 1784. 15. Mary, b. March 10, 1787. 392 HISTORY OF WILTON. 16. Sally, b. Nov. 23, 1790. 17. Lubiin, b. Jan. 5, 1793. 18. Poll.v Lovpjoy, b. Jan. 27. U'.tf). 10. Samikl (8), b. Juno 13, 17(iO. An imlustriouf: farmer : lived many years on the farm now owned by liis sjrandson, (Jeorjje is^. Harts- horn. He afterwards owned and lived on tlie farm now owned by John B. Haldwin, until aji;e ineapaeitated lum for labor, wlien lie went t<» res. with his son-in-law, Hon. AViiliam Parker, in Franeestown. where lie d. Fel). 11, 1S47. He m., Nov. 30, 17SG, Mary, dau. of Timothy and Eleanor Gray, who d. April 20, 1841, aged S4 yrs., 2 mos. Children : 20. Samuel (2«), b. Feb. IS, 178S. 21. Thomas, b. Dec. 25, 1789. 22. Jacob, b. June 20, 1791 ; d. Nov. 2G, 1798. 23. Mary, b. Jan. 20, 1793 ; d. Dec. o, 1838. 24. Anna, b. Feb. G, 1790; m., Ain-ll 11. 1820. William Parker. See Parker «;en. 25. Abiah, b. Nov. 10, 1798; m. ; d., Franeestown, Dec. 2G, 1856. 26. Samikl (20), b. Fel). 18, 1788; d. Dec. 3, 1832. He res. on the farm on wliich his son, George Hartshorn, now lives. He was a f^ood townsman and a successful farmer. He m., March 6, 1817, Poll}- Tarbell, who was 1).. Mason, Feb. 9, 1793, and d. Sept. 27, 1870. Ghildren : 27. Samuel Augustus, b. Nov. 13, 1817; m. TiOuisa Felt of ;Mason. 28. Mary Ann, b. Jan. 10, 1819; m. Otis Childs of Mason. 20. George (31), b. Dec. 11, 1820. 30. James Henry, b. May 20, 1829; in. 3Iary Sawtell of Mason. 31. CJKOK(iK (20), b. Dec. 11, 1820. He owns the homestead and by purchase of other land, has become one of the large landowners of Wilton, anil has been successful as a farmer. He m. Maria Mansur. who d. July 18, 1850, aged 20 yrs.: in.. 2d, April 30, 1SG4. Ellen M. Holt. Cliildreii : 32. (Jeorge M. (34), b. July is. IS.50. 33. Xellie, i). Jan. 24, ISGG." 34. GKOitCE M. (32), b. July IS, 18.50: (.wns and res. on the farm of his grandfather, Isaiah Mansur. He m., May 5. 1880, Mary Effle Herrick, who d. July 12, 1887. See Herrick gen. (10,5). Child : 35. Bessie M., b. Feb. 1, 18S5. HASELTIXE, OK HESEI/ITNE FAMILY, SEE HESSELTON FAMILY. HATCH FAMIl.N . 1. Georoi: W. Hatch, b., Lyndeborougli, Sept. s, 18.55. At eight years of age lie went to Milford, and grad. there at tlie Higli School. June 20, 1874. He entered the Chandler Scientillc Department. Dartmouth College, and attended that school two vears and a half. He began the I GENEALOGIES : HAWKINS. 393 study ol nioduiiic wirh T. B. Dearborn. M. D.. of Milfonl. and jjrad. at Dartnidiith ^fcdical Sohool Nov. 11, 187!). IIo bogaii tlio prai'lii'e ^ the pliysician of the cM.unty farm. Ho ni., Fcl). 2.-). ISSO. Marcella Smith of >i.ilford. Children : 2. Fred Marshall, b. Xov. 25, 1880. 3. Lydia Kli/abeth, b. Sept. .'{, 1882. HAWKINS FAMILY. 1. Wii.MA.M Adrian Hawkins, b. .Fan. is. 1742: d.. I{eadini,^ Vt.. in 1817. His father, b., Dublin, Ireland, m. an Fn<>lish woman, and .-mi- •jrated to BordeaiiK, France, wliere tlieir two children, a son and a dau.. were horn. lie was reputed wealtliy, but lost most of liis ])roi)erty by jiinites in the wars of that period. After his death his widow brouji:ht her children to America, but returned to her old home to recover her property, expectin*? to come back and settle here. The children had been left in good hands, but the mother never returned. Whether she d. on the voya<:;e. or elsewhere, was never known. The dau. was adojjted, and eventually m. one Drnry. The boy. William Adrian, wa^ ap|tii'n- ticj'd to a tailor, and was said to be a superior workman at that trade. He came to Wilton a short time before the Iicvolution, and res. here till 178!l. wlien he removinl to IJeadinji;, Vt. The pay-rolls, dated Au,i>-. 1, 177."). of Col. James Reed's regt. of N. IT. troops, show the names of thir- ty-two Wilton men, twenty-six of whom wtne enrolled .\i)ril 2.!, 177."», and the othei- six within ten days thereafter. On the roll of ('apt. William W.ilker"s CO. stands tlie name of William A. Hawkins, as iirst sergeant. He was promoted to ensign for his conduct at the liattle of Bunker Hill. See page 7'J. On Xov. 7, 1770 he was commissioned lieut. and in 1778 or 177!t, captain. The regt. in which he served during tlie summer of 1781 was stationed at Saratoga, where he was attacked with ague, from which he suHered for three months. The currency with which he was ])aid was so nearly valueless that forty bushels of rye was the most valuable i)art of his p.ay for seven years" service. His wife, an energetic woman, main- tained tlie family with what assistance her oldest children were al)le to giv(>. He m. Abigail, dau. of John and Abigail (Livermore) Kcyes, who was b., Xorthborough, Mass., Dec, 174;}, and d., Reading, V^t., 1813. Children : 2. Abigail: m. Davis: removed to Canada, visited Wilton once witli her two boys, returned to Canada and was not afteiwanls heard from. 3. -ALartha (10). 4. Mary (17). 5. William Lewis (23;. !>.. Northi)orough. Mass.. .lune 1 L 177;{. «. Alice, l)apti/.ed Feb. 21, 1770; d., aged 9 yrs. 7. Ceorge Washington (31), b. May IJl, 1781. S. Horatio (Jates (+3). b. Dec. 1. 1782. «>. John Sullivan (50), b.. Wilton, Jan. 30. 1785. 394 HISTORY OF wilton. 10. MAiniiA (3). in.. Oct. 2S, 17S8, Archel:iu.< Putnain, 'M son of Archelaus i'utiiam, the first settler on what is now the county farm. Soon after tlieir marriafre they left Wilton and eventually res. at (ilenn's Falls, N. Y. Chiklren : 11. Archelaus (rutiiain), 1). June Id. 17!>2. 12. INIartha (Putnam), b. Alio-., 1700. 13. T^uhin (Putnam), 1). Aug., ISO;].' 14. Geor.. Temple, Oct. i;{, 1778. Children: 32. Washington, I). May 12, 180;{: d. in infancy. 33. Charles, b. Oct. 2.'5, 180."); res. in Chester. Vt. 34. (Jeoige Washington, b. Feb. 24, 1807; d. Fel). 4. 1842. 35. .\manda. b. Oct. II. 1808; d. Feb. 21. 1872. 30. Laura Ann. ).. Aug. .-.. 1810: res. in Springtield. Vt. GENEALOGIES : IIERLIHY. 595 37. Abby, b. Jan 29, 1812: ros. in Boston. Mass. 38. Hanson, b. Oct. 21. 1S14; res. in California. 3i). Hannah, b. Ano;. 10. 1810: res. in Spnnjjjfiold. Vt. 40. Horace Emery, b. .Inly 2. ISIS; d. April 12. 1S72. 41. Harriot, I). May «, 1S20: d. in infancy. 42. Henry, b. Juno 2;{, 1S22; d. April 1!). 1S41. 43. HoiJATK) CtATKS (H), b. Doc. 1. 17S2. A carpontor and larnior; ros. in ^lanchostor and Si)rin. David Lewis, b. ^laich 20. 1827. A lawyer; was district judge in .Missouri for twelve years, and is now Assistant Secretary of the Interior in Washington, D. C. 50. John Sillivan (i);, b., Wilton, Jan. ;J0, 1785; d., Macond), 111., Is70. Ho res. in Beading, Vt., Laporte, Tnd., and Macomb. Ho was a Free Mason, became a niond)er of the Pros. Ch. when 70, and was an olilor in it until his death; noted for his biblical knowledge. Ho ni., Cavendisli. Vt., June ."), 1818, .Mary Morrison, who was b.. Peterborough. Dee. 11. 1798, ;iiid d., Laporto. 184:i. Children : 51. Sarah, b., Beading. Vt., March Ln 1819; m.. Soj.t. (i, IS.'js. Oharlec F. Ingalls; ros. in northern Illinois. 52. Alice Bates, b.. Beading, Vt., Feb. 17, 1821 ; in. Andrew Goodell : in., 2d, Leonard H. Woodworth. The four next children, throe sons and a dau., d. in infancy. 53. John II., I).. Beading. Vt.. June 19, 182r): d.. Laporte. hid.. Nov. 12. 1S4;{. 54. Mary A., I)., Beading, \t.. Oct. 9. 1828; m.. July 1. 1S44. Orlando F. Piper. 55. Eli/abetli, d. in Cavendish; m. and had three children. 50. Daniel Webster, b., Cavendish. Vt., Xov. 20, IS-T); ros. in Chicago. 57. Martha A., b. March 11, 1840; ni., Sept. 1, 18.59, John B. McMillan. The above named family except Daniel AV. wore all born in Ite.idiiig. Vt., and the five now living are res. of Illinois. IlKiri.lin FAMILY. 1. .loiix IlKiM.iiiv. li. in Inland. He bought the l.irm on which he lives. .\ug. 20, isns; l»ought the adjoining farm of Michael IMiiey. May. 1880, and bought the Baker jilace, near the cemetery in East Wilton, in 396 HISTORY OF WILTON. 1SS4. IIo in., P>b. 2(j. IS.")!), Kate Ilannar. b.. Irelaiul. Feb. 14, 1839. t'liililren : 2. Man Amu b. Dec. 2'.l. IS.Vj ; d. .So))!. 14. 1870. 3. llaiiiiali Josepliiiie, 1). ,Iaii. 1, 18G1. 4. MauiU-e, b. Dee. ."). 18(;2. 5. David Walter, b. Au<>'. 18, 18(U. 6. .loliii Fniiieis. b. .liiiie ;{0, ISGO. 7. Jo^ei.li Mieliael, b. April 2, ISOS. S. Katie Jane, b. Fel). 4, 1S70. ♦>. Patiiek Henry, b. May 27. 1872. 10. William Artliur. b. Jan. .",. 1874. 11. Charlie Edwanl. b. \<>v. 10, 1875. 12. Alice Frane.'s. b. Aui;-. ;{, 1877. i:j. Elizabeth .May. b. Mareh 12. 188(1. lIKinnCK FAMILY. From tlie (ien. IJej^ister ot the family of Jlerriek, ])ublished by lion. Jedediah Ilerrick in 184(i, we learn that ''the tradition? of this very ancient family claim their descent from Ericke. :i Danish chief, who invaded Britain, durin'i; the reign of Alfred the Great, and having been vanqnished by that kin*-', was compelled witli liis followers to repeople the wasted districts of East Anolia ; the f>,-ovQrinnent of whidi lie held as a lief of tlie Enjilish crown. lie is recou;nized in history as ' Ericke. King of tlie Danes, who held the coiintrie of East Anglia." "" Tlie line is traced down throngh '' Eric the Forester," to " Ileneiie Hiiick. llericke or Iler- rick, of the eleventh "eneration from King Eiiike." I'revlons to tliis time the name is sjielled in at least seventeen dilVcniit ways. Imt after that time the orthography is Ilerrick. 1. IlKXiiY IlKinaCK. the Anglo-American ancestor of a numerous race in this country, was b. 1(104; d. Kwl. He came from Eeicester, England, to Naumkeag, then lirst named Salem, .luiie 24,1(129. He m. Editha, dan. of Hugh J^askin of Salem, and settled at •'C"ai)e Ann Syde." '•over against .Massies."" Of their eight children two have descendants res. in Wilton. ChildriMi : 2. Thomas, 111. Hannah Oidway. 3. Zacharie. baptized Dec. 2."), UVMi. 4. Ephraim. bai>tized Feb. 11, ir,;{S. 5. Henry (10), baptized .Tan. K!, I(i40. .Joseph (10), baptized Aug. (J. 1(J4.">. Elizabeth. l)aptized .July 4, H!47. .John, baptized :May 2."). KmO. Ijcnjamin, d. alxmt lt!7r). Hknkv (.'»), baittized .7an. Id. 1(1 10. farm in Beverly; m. Eydia . Children: 11. Lydia. baptized Sept. 2(i, ISfJtJ: m. Forter . 12. .Joseph (IH). baptized Sept. 20. KUUi. i:{. Flizabeth, baptized Dec. (J. 1(J(;8; m. Isaac Woodbury 14. Samuel, baptized 1G70. 0. 10. He inherited the pat« J GENEALOGIES ; IIERRICK. 397 15. Jonathan, baptized 1072. Hi. JosKi'll («), hapti/A'd Auj;. (1. Kil."). He res. at Cherry Hill. Salcni. lie III. .Sarah Leach. Child : 17. .losei.li (23). 1). April i', KUh. l.S. .JosKril (12). haitti/cd Sept. 2(!. KiC.d. He res. in Beverly: was eai»tain (if a troop ot mounted rangers in the Freneh war. He in. Mary . Children: 10. Henry (2J)),'h. 8ept. !), 1G8S. 20. Lydia. b. May 21), KiOl; in. Bcnjaniin Woodl)ury. 21. Joanna, b. l(j!)5; in. Ebenezer JIayinond. 22. Joshua, b. Feb. 22, l(U)8-m>. 23. JosKiMi (17). b. April 2, 10(i7: d. Sept. 11, 1749. He res. in Bev- erly, Marblehead and Topstield. He in., prior to 1(590, EHzabeth . Children : 21. Israel, b. Sept. M). 1090. 25. Bcnjaniin (:J4), b. Ai)ril 14. 1700. 2«. N(!heniiah. baptized 1702. 27. Mary, baiitized 1700. 28. Josepli, baptized 1709. 29. llEXUV (19), b. Sept. 9, 1088; d. 1755. He res. in Beverly and was captain in the P'reneli and Indian war. He in.. Dee. 1. 1709. Joanna Woodl)tu'y. Chihhen: 30. Mary b. Xuv. 11, 1711; ni. Lareiiui. 31. Joseph, b. July 18, 1714. 32. Henry (38), b. Oct. 5, 1710. 33. Eunice, b. May 1, 1719; m. Samuel Gates. 31. Benjamin (25), b. April 14, 1700; d. 1773; res. in Beverly and Methuen. He ni., 1720, Lydia Hayward. Children: 35. Israel, b. Dec. 3, 1721. 3«. Edward (10). b. Jan. 0. 1724. 37. Lydia. b. March is. 1720. There were ten other children in tlie family. 38. IlKNKY (32), b. Oct. 5, 171(i: d. Dec. 9, 1780: res. in Beverly; a colonel in the Bevolution, and representative to the Mass. Legislature. He ill. Anna Batchelder. Children : 39. Joseph (17), b. Feb. 15. 17:i'<. There were seven other ihildren in the family. 10. Edwaku (3«), b. Jan. (i, 1724; d. Sept. 22. 1756; res. in Methuen. He. in., Oct. 9, 1744. Sarah Kiinball. Children : 11. Lydia. l)aplized June 2, 1751. 12. Sarah, baptized June 2, 1751. 43. :Mary. baptized June 2, 1751. 41. Anna, baptized June 2, 1751. 45. Benjamin, b. Dec. 0, 17.52. 4G. Edward (58), b. Oct. 9, 17.51. 47. JosKi'ii (39), b. Feb. 15. 17:}8: d. Sept. ili, 1810. He was of Beverly, and removed to tJreeiifield. where he was tor many years a 398 HISTORY OF WILTON. magislniU', reprcst'iitativc. itc. He in., March .{l. 17(il, Anna Jackson. Children : 48. Anna. h. Oct. 22. 17(11. 49. Pyain (08), b. Dee. 23, 17G3. 50. Bethiali, b. June 17, 17(JG. 51. Georjje, b. June l(i. 1770. 52. Wilkes. 53. Axaniia. 54. Mary. 55. Joanna. 5(». Kuth. All b. in Greenfiekl: no dates. 57. ilannab, 1). .March 3, 1708. 58. Edwahd (4«), b. Oct. 'J, 1754; d. Feb. 25,1811. He was from Andover, and came to AVilton about 1779. lie i)urchased a part of the e.state of Caleb Putnam, deceased; also land of John Cram, as is shown by deeds dated 17!)!) and 1782. He al.so bouf^ht the mills at Barnes's Falls, and occupied them until his death, lie was three years, or more, in tlie Army of the devolution. After the adoption of the constitution of New Hampshire, he was chosen tirst lieut. in Capt. Jona. IJurtonV co. of militia. He m., Nov. 18. 177!), Mary, dan. of Joseph Holt. See Holt j^en. (67). (Children : 59. Benjamin, b. Dec. IH. 178U; res. in Andover. Mass.: m. Elsie Nugent. 00. Mary, b. April 13, 1782; m. Dr. John Putnam. See Putnam gen. (Jl. George (71), b. Feb. 12, 1784. 02. Edward (78), b. Oct. 20, 1785. 03. Sarah, b. Dec. 27, 1788; ni. IJev. Josiah Peete of Norridgewock. Me. They had tliree chiklren. 04. Anna, b. Dec. (i, 17l)U; m. Elijah Stockwell; res. in Wilton. 65. Isra_el (89), b. July 9, 1794. 06. Diadamia, b. Jan. 1, 1797; d. Feb. (>, 1797. 67. Larkin, b. Dec. 10, 1799. A tanner and carpenter. He m., May 17, 1827, Sarah Sheldon. They had two daughters, of whom we have found no record. 68. PVAM (49), b. Dec. 23. 17(i3; d. Dec. 23. 184(i. After his third marriage he removed from Greentleld to Wilton, and res here the remain- iler of his life, lie m. Mehitabei Fuller. He m., 2d, Parker. He m., 3d, Feb., 1827, Mrs. Sarah Stiles. He n,i., 4th, 3Iarch 28, 1837, Betsey Flint. See Flint gen. (27). Children by 2d wife : 69. Sabra, b. 1«()5; d. Oct. 22. 1857; m. Samuel W. Bridges. See Bridges gen. (23). 70. Henry, b. 1SU7; d. Oct. 13, 1803; umn. 71. Gkoi{<;k (61), b. Feb. 12, 1784. After his marriage he resided a few years in Vermont. He m. Mary, dau. of Joel Holt. See Holt gen. (1(»2). 72. Amos (95), b. July, 1809. 73. l.arkin, b. 1812; d. Sept. 6, 1831. 74. Mary, h. 1810; d. April 13, 1832. . 75. Daniel, m. and witli his l)rotlier, Israel, for several years owned tlie Stockwell farm. They sold their farm in 18.55 and removed to west- ern New York. In a few years Israel returnetl to Wilton, but Daniel I GENEALOGIES : HEKRICK. 399 rciiniimd and il. thori". lie liad several ehildrcii. of whom wo have no reeord. 76. Isiael. h. Nov.. 1S21 : d. April 17. 1S77; m. Elliot; liad several children. 77. (Jeorge, in. and went west. 78. EuwAHl) (62), b. Oct. 29, 1785 ; d. Dec. !), 1873. A miller, farmer and carjtenter. He res. in Wilton, I.yndeboroujjfh, Lowell and Xnshua. lie m., Dec. 27, 1810, Nancy JJarrett, wlio d. Nov. 27, 1821. Se*- Barrett gen. (2). lie m., 2d, Nov. 22. 182:), Mary Andrews. Children : 79. Edward Barrett, b. April 11, 1812; d. Nov., 1878; n). A mason, ami for many years a master mechanic in building the factories and boarding houses in Lawrence, Mass. 80. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 17, 1814; m . Jan. 22, 18;{5, Joel Ilesselton. See Ilesselton ffan. (23). 81. Eliza Ann, b. June 2, 1816; m. Oscar G. Ingalls. 82. Charles Prescott, b. April 27, 1818; m; a mason. 83. Nancy Dodge, b. July 4, 1820; m., Oct., 1841, Silas E. Winn, who d. July 27, 1844. By him she had one daughter. Slie m., 2d, Nov. 27, 184.5, I'ierce Cage. See Cage gen. 84. Alonzo, b. Dec. 0, 1827; d. July 1!». 1854. 85. John A., b. Nov. 30, 1839. 86. Harriet J., I). Dec. 20, 1831. 87. Andrew J., b. June 5, 1834; d. 1801. 88. Clymenia Frances, b. April 5, 1838. 89. ISKAKL (65), b. July 9, 1794. lie grad. from the Medical School. Dartmouth Coll.: res. in Wilton, Hillsborough and Lyndeboroiigh. He changeil from the Allopathic to the Homeopathic method of medical treat- ment. He was a representative in the General Court and town clerk. He was a strong opjionent of slavery, lie m. Eliza II. Burns, wlio was b. Nov. 24, 1802, and d. April 20, 1808. He m., 2d, Emeliue, dau. of Joseph and Chloe (Abbot) Gray. Children: 90. Eliza Diadamia. 91. Lafayette. 92. William J. 93. Edward Horatio. 94. Benjamin Goodwin. 95. Amos (72), b. July, 1809: d., New Orleans, June 17, 1803. He enlisted in the Sixteenth Kegt., N. II. V. He m. Betsey B. Larkin of Lyndeborough, who d. Aug. 13, 1878, aged (i8 yrs., 7 mos. Children : 96. Larkin (103), b. Aug. 4, 1835. 97. Charles, b. Dec. 3, 1837; d. Dec. 21, 1870; res. in Penn. He m. Cordelia Mills. 98. Mary Ann. b. Dec. 15, 1838; unm. ; res. in Lynn. 99. Harriet F., b. Sept. 20, 1840; res. in Greenville: m.. Sept. 3. 18(i2, II. M. Livingston. They have one son. 100. Pirl, b. Sept. 1 I, 1S42; d. of disease June 13, 18(i3. He enlisted, Aug. 21. 1802. as a recruit, and was <;nrolled in Co. D, Fourth llegt.. N. 11. V. 400 HISTORY or WILTON. 101. HftSfV Anna. b. June 24. 18(5."): res. in Fitchburg, Ma.'i.-. ; in., Jan. 12, 1S(>4, (ieorge A. Sawyer. They have one daughter. 102. George VV.. b, Aug IS, 1S47. He enlisted Aug. 12, 18G4, and was enrolled in Co. IJ.. Eighth Kegt., X. II. V. He ni.. July 12. 1S70. Naomi F. Smith. They have one daughter. 103. Lakkik (9G), b. Aug. 4, 1835; d. July 12, 1883. A seetion liand on the railroad for several years. He bought a part of the Kiug farm on whieh he lived the rest of his life. He was an industrious ami good citizen. He m., Jan. 14, 1858, Sarah J. Tenney. Children: . 104. Elmer E., b. Oet. 31, 1838; d. July, 18(11. 105. Mary ElHe, b. Jan. 23. ISC] : d. July 12, 1887: m.. May, 5, 1880. George M. Hartshorn. See Hartshorn gen. (34). 10(}. Annie E., b. June 4. 1S(;2. 107. Charles M., b. Sept. 1(1, 18(iO. lOH. Bessie jNl., b. Mareh 27, 1874. lOJ). Ilattie M.. b. Jan. 23. lS7(i. HESSEI/roX. HASELTINE Oil HESEETINE FAMILIES. In the early records of Wilton are found the names of Natliaiuel and Nathan llaselline.* \Vhether they were lirothers or not. we liave no evi- dence. From rei'ords of deeds and transeiipts of I'oads. w(! learn that Nathaniel Haseltine owned and lived on the farm now owned l>y Janu's Burton. He was chosen in 1774 surveyor of highways. He sold his land in 177(). We have found no record of his family. His name and that of Nathan Haseltine are signed to the resolve, dated June 3, 177G, " to defend by arms the united Colonies .-igainst tlie hostile attempts of the British Fleets and Armies."" Among the papers left by the late Major .lonathan Burton the following items are found ut in Wilton it is usually written, Hi selton. — [S. I'utniiiu. Ocn-^ GENEALOGIES : HESSELTON. 401 1. X ATIIAN IIi:>Si;i,T<>N. .It X.. III. IMirhc — — . ( liildini : 2. IMicl.c. h. Ai)iil.{0. 177fi. ;{. .loliii. h. ,1.111. •_»4. 1770: 111.. April 17. l>;(ts. Sally, .lati. of .lohn Baldwin. 4. Nalhaii (»). b., aiioiiliiij; to the Icsiimoiiy of tin- l.it<' David I'lit- iiaiii of I.yiiiiel»oroii;;li. on tlio spot wliciv the i^lass faitory at Soiilli Lyiid<'l)oroiij^li iiuw stands. o. SanuH'l. The fhiireli locords of Wilton show iliat tlw aliovc iianu-d four c-liiidiL'ii wcri' baptized Oct. 2(1, 17S:{. ood mechanie: rt!s. in NVilton. 11. Daniel (15), b. Nov. 11, 1807. 12. Joel (24). b. Oet. !), ISOt). 13. Xutlianiel (2!»), b. Au<>-. i;i. ISIl. 14. Hannah, b. April 7. 18i;}; d. Nov. Ki, ISS,"). She in.. CKt. Id. 1S12. Calvin Carlton, who was b.. Barre, Vt., Nov. 4, 1811. 15. 1)axii:l (11), b. Nov. 11, 1807; d. June 24, 1877; res. in Vt. ; m. Hairiet (handler. Their three sons all served in the army, ('liildien: 1(). Hattie K.. b. Dec. l.'}. 1S;W. 17. Daniel H., b. May !», ls;!(;. 18. Bela ('., b. Uet. (i, 1840: d. ,lan. 12. 1S(;2. He enlisted in a west- ern re<;iinent, and d. in the army. 19. Helen M.. b. Oct. 11, 1842; deceased. 20. Marcia (32), b. Sept. (5, 1848. 21. Lucius A., b. May l,i. 184(J. 22. Lucia A., b. May l.'), 184(1. 23. Lucy A., b. April 4, 1840. 24. J»)i;i, (12), b. Dct. !), ISO!). Wlien about seven years old, he went to live with Lieut. Jolm Stiles, where he remained until he began to learn the mason's trade with .Samuel Sheldon. With the exception of a few years lie ha.s lived in Wilton Legislature. He m.. Jan. 2 (80). Children: 25. Charles (34), b. May 27. iS.'Jd. 2(>. Nancy .lane (38;, b. Dec. l.J, ISH. 27. Mary Josephine, b. Oct. 2:{, IS J.",; d. Jan. 2!l. is.'.o. 2H. Liieila Caroline (42j, b. Aug. 2,"., 1S4M. 29. Natiianiij. (13), I». Aug. i;j, ISII ; d. Sept. II, iss). a car|.on- ter. He m., April 28, 1840, Mary D,, dau. of Frederic and Mary D. Hutchinson, who d. Jau. 28, 1880, aged (iG yia., 3 mos. Children : He was twice chosen represc iital live to the IS.T), Mary ,L Heriick. See He nick gen. 402 HISTORY OF WILTON. 30. Maiy A., b. 1.^41 ; d. .Sept. 24. 18U1. 31. Timothy C, b, 1847: d. April !), 1S70. 32. Maucia (20). b. Sept. (i, 1843; m., Sept. l!l. 1S(>1. Oiiiii P. Rus- sell, who \va^ b., I.yiuleborouj^h. 18:57. A hou-^o painter and lias res. in VVillon ab(.ut 20 years. Child: 33. Ini(>«^enc V. (Kussell). b. Ucl. '.), 18(i(j; d. June VS. 1S7U. 3-1. (iiAUKKs (2."i), b. May 27, 183G. He i.s a .stone and brii-k mason. His father and lie own an exeellent granite (piarry, whieh they have worked for several years. He has served several years as seleelnian. He m.. April !), 18(53, Emily A. Kussell. Children : 35. Edward Wilson, b. April Ui. 18G5. 36. Horaee Wilson, b. Nov. 7. 18(i8 ; d. July l.i. LS7.i. 37. 3label Josepliine, b. Jan. 21. 1871 : d. May 11. 1S71. 38. Xancv Jaxk (2«). b. Dee. i;{, 1841; m., Aug. 27. 18(18, Joseph AVoodbury Howard, of the furniture inanufaeturin<>" company in Nashua. Children : 3y. Cliarles Woodbury (Howard; . b. Uet. 28, LSCH. 40. Frank Barrett (Howard), b. Sept. 20, 1871. 41. Mary Hesselton (Howard), h. Aug. 14. I87(i. 42. Llella C. (28), b. Aug. 2.'). 184!l ; m.. June 12. 1870. Freeman Bailey; a farmer ami furniture maker. Child : 43. Ethel Josei)hine (Bailey), b. Dec. 25», 1874. HICKEV FAMILY. 1. John B. Hickkv, b., Ireland, Nov. 21, 1840; came to Wilton in 18fi3. In 18H5 he bought the farm on which he has since res., nud, in 1870, bought the cast quarter of lot No. 18, lifth range. He has served three years as selectman, and is at present, 188(>, one of the supervisors of the check list. He m.. Feb. Ki. 18(i7, >lary Herlihy. b.. Ireland. Sept. !». 1841. Children : 2. Hannah, b. April 24, 1871. 3. David, b. Oct. l'.», 187:5. 4. Nellie, b. Feb. 14. 1870. 5. William. 1). Dec. 17, 1877. HOLT FAMILIES. 1. Nicholas Holt, b. 1()02. He sailed in >liip .lainos. of London, from Southampton, England, April (1, 11)35, and reached Boston on the third day of June. In the list of passengers lie is enrolled as •• Nicholas Holt of Hoiiisey, tanner." He tirst settled in Newbury, and, in 1(144, removed w ith his family to Andover. His first wife. Eli/a beth. d.. Andover. Nov. !t. Kl.Vi. He 111., 2d, Hannah, widow of Daniel liolf and dau. of Humphrey lirad- street; she d.. Andover. June 30, 1GG5. He m., 3d, 3lay 21, l(i(5(;. Mrs. Martha Freston. He had by liis first wife four sons and four (laughters; by his second wife, one son and one daughter. The Holts of Wilton are descended from the four sons of the tirst wife, named below: 2. Samuel (6), b., Newbury, Oct. l>, l(i41. 3. Henry (0), b., Andover, 1644. GENEALOGIES : HOLT. 403 4. Nk-hohi^ Cl3). h. 1(147. o. JaiiR-s (l(i), b. l(i:>l. 6. fSAMlKl. ('2), b.. Ncwbuiy. Ocl. '1. 10(1 ; rl.. Aiidovfr. Nov. 7. 1703. Children by his wife, Surah : 7. Samuel (18), b. Au44: d. Jan. 17, 1710. He in. Sarah Bal- lard ; 1,4 eh. : we {^ive the names of three : 10. Oliver (23), b. Jan. 14. 1(;71. 11. .lames (25). b. Sei)t. o, 107.1. 12. ilumiihrey (27), b. Sept. •-'•_', IWl.J. 13. XiriioLAs (4), b. 1047 : d. Oet. S. 1715. lie m.. Jan. S. 1679, Mary, dau. of llobcrt IJu-ssell. Children: 14. Xieholas (29). b. Dee. 21. I0S3. lo. Thomas (32), b. Aug. 10, KiSO. 10. Jamks (5). b. lO.jl; d., of sniali-pox. Dee. l.J. lOlU). lie m., Oet. 1L>. 107.'). Hannah Allen. Child: 17. Tiniulhy (34). b. Jan. 'lo. 1083. 15. Sa.mlkk (7). b. Aug. 3. 1070: d. July 20, 1717. He in., Mareh 28, l(il)3. Hannah Farnum. who d. Jan. 30, 17.18, aged !)1 yrs. Child: n. John (37), b. 1707. 20. John (8), b. about 1072; ni.. July 17. 1712, Mehitable Wilson. 21. John (41), b. May, 1713. 22. Elizabeth, b. June, 1718; m., Sept. 18, 1744, Timothy Holt (52). 23. Oi.ivi:i{ (10), b. Jan. 14, 1071 ; m., Jan. 10. 101)7-08, Hannah Rus- sell; eh.; the son, named below, had deseendanls living in Wilton: 24. Oliver (44). b. Ih-x-. 20, Ki'.KS. 25. Jamk.s (.11), b. Sept. 3. 107.1: m., about 1700. Susamia rreston; 4 I'll, beside the son named below : 26. James (40), b. 1707. 27. llLMriiUKV (12j, b. Sept. 22, 1003; m., about 1710. Abigail . by whom he had eight ehildren, of whom we, name one: 28. Fitield (48), b,. Andover, July 28, 1717. 20. Nicholas (14), b. Dee. 21, 1083. lie m. .Mary :Manning. by whom he had four ehildren: she d. Mareh 3, 17Hi. He m., 2d, April 12, 1717. Doreas. dau. of Timothy and Hannah ((iraves) Abbot; she was b. May (i, 1008: l»y her he had six ehildren, of whom we name two: 30. Timothy (52), b. Jan. 17, 1710. 31. Doreas, b., Andover, Sept. 4, 1727: d. at Wilton. She m., as his seeond wile, Thomas Holt (50). .32. Thomas (15), b. Aug. 10, 1080: m.. Dee. 11. 1708, Aliec I'eabody, by whom he had eight ehildren. of whom we name one: 33. Thomas (50), I). Mareh, 1712. 34. TiMoTHV (17). b. Jan. 2.1. 1083: d. , Mareh 1, 17.1.s. He ni.. A].ril 10, 170.1. Khoda Chiindler, who was b. Sej)t. 20, 1081. and d. Aug. 14, 170.1. They had ten ehildren, of whom we name two: 35. Timothy (.58), b. April 10. 1714. 404 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 36. Joseph (GO), b. R'b. 14. 171s. 37. .loiix (19). b. 1707: m.. Oc-l. S. 17;!l. Mary Lewis: six childiPn, three of w lioin lived in Wilton : 38. Jeremiah (74). b. March ^il. 1734. 3J). Mary. I». April V>. 17;!7; m., Nov. 4. 17.")(i. .Samuel I'etteii-cill. 8ee Petteiiiiill gen. 40. Amos (HS), b. May Ii. 1740. 41. .loiiN (21). I). May. 171:^: he was killed by beiiij.- thrown Jrom a wa<;on wliile removing to >Vilton. He m. Kaeh*-! Fleteher of ( helmsford. Mass.. and had by lier ten children, two ot whom liave lived in >Viltou : 42. Joel (101), b., Andover, Mass. 43. Daniel (110), b., Andover. Mass.. 174(1. 44. Oi.iVKU (24), b. Dec. 20, IGDS; d.. of small pox, Dec. 11. 17 (28), b., Andover, July 2^, 1717: m.. Aug. ;{1. 1741. Abi- gail Taylor and removed to Wilton. Children : 40. Anna, b., Andover, Sept. 2(;. 1742. 50. Fitield (121), b. Oct. 29, 1744. 51. Abigail, b. April 11, 174S. 52. Timothy (30), b. Jan. 17. 17l!t: removed, aln.ut ]7(i'.». to Wilton, where he d. Nov., 1801. He m., Sept. is. 1741. Klizalx'th Holt (22) : tour children, of whom three lived in U'ilton : 53. Elizal)eth, b. Nov. 2.), 174S: m. Isaac Kryc and removed to >Nillon. Sec Frye gen. (16). 54. Hannah, b. Jan. IS. 17r)4; m. Kicbard Whitney. 55. Sarah, b. May .Jl, 17r)7: m. \Villiam Pierce. 56. Thomas (33). b. March. 1712: d.. Nov. 21. 177(;. He was reputed to be the largest laiul-holder in Andover, having owned land fur ji ndle or more in evcrv direction from his house. His wife. Dorcas. i> said to liave had the tirsl gig l)rought into the village, and to have excited no little wonder as she drove to mei^ting at a rate not quite orthodox. Perhaps our late respected townsman. •• Peddler Holt." inherited his fondness tor horses from his grandmother. Thomas in., Aug. L"). 1734. Hannah Kim- ball of Hoxford, who d. June 12. 174S. He m., 2d. Jan. 2(;. 174!». Dcucar- (31), dau. of Nicholas and Dorcas (Abbot) Holt. After the death of her liusbaiui she removed to Wilton. Thomas and Dorcas had six children, of whom the son. named below, lived in Wilton: 57. William (129). b. Sept. 7. 17(;;{. 58. TiMoTiiv (35). b. April Ki, 1714: m.. Fdi. 1.!. 17;nt. Hariiet Dane; five children, of whom the youngest lived in U ilton : 50. F:/.ra (138), b. Marcfi 20. 17(;2. 60. .Iom;i'II (36). it. Fel.. 14. 171s ; d.. Wilton. Aug.. 1780. Cirad. GENEALOGIES : HOLT. 405 Il.-irvanl <'ollpg»^ \7:V.K aiul lor «omo yoais liail clinrjjfp of the Oraminar -cliool at Aiulovor. He >prvotl in tho »'xp«'(lirioii to Canada. 17.")S. and kppt a journal, which lia« hcpii |)ul)li.'ihod in tho Xcw Enjjland Historiral and (H'npalonit'al l{po;ister. lie reniovt'd to Wilton. 17(!.'>. and wa-; hiiisipd in ti'arhinit'. >\irv<'yin«: and inillino'. Ih* owned tho mill on the south sidp of .Mill I'.rook at liarne.*'^ Falls, afterwards known as tlie Herrick mill. Hp was town clerk tivp years, splpotman three years. Wesidp hpiiifj; eleoted. witli .lonathau Hurton. to fill vacanoies in the Itoard of selectmen, caused hy the death of Jfichard Taylor and the enlistment of Jacob Aihims. .fan., 1777. H.' m.. .Ian. if. 174:.. Dolly .lohnson. who d. Dec. l.I. 17."..!: m.. id, April Itt. 17:.:.. Widow Mary IJussell. Cliildren: «1. .lo-.'ph (UG). h.. Auih.ver. .Sei.f. is. 174.".. ii'2. I)<.lly. I). Aug;.. 1747: d. youuji'. «3. IMioda. 1». July 17, 174!t: d. young. 64. Dolly. 1). Oct. 4. I7.'>1 : m., Xov. 2<;. 17()7. Benjamin Farnum. «.». Simeon (lo.j). 1>. May 22. 17.V->. «(J. Ifhoda. h. Dec. 80. 175;!: d. Jan. S, 17r.o. 07. -Mary. h. Xov. 24. 17."..'. : m.. Nov. IS, 1779, Kdward. son of Kdward and Sarah ( Kiml.alh llcrrick. See ITerrick gpu. (58). O.S. IMioda. I.. Oct. It;. 17.-.7: il. July .'.■.. 17it!t: m.. Nov. 2.".. 1778. John Dale. See Dale (jeii. (l(Ji. «». Valentine (104). I), about 17.-.S. 70. Esther. 1.. March 2(i, 1700; drowned. 71. Twins, I), and d. Auo-. Ki. 17<;2. 7'2. Joshua, 1). N(.v. :.. 17(J.".. 73. Esther, m. Ehene/.pr I'earson: they lived in Wilton for some years, then in Lyndel.orouuh. 74. Jkukmiaii (38). I». March .il. K.il: d. ISIO. He came to Wiltou .it.out I7(il. and lived where Curtis Bellows now reside*. He m.. April 21. 17.".<:. Hannah. . Jeremiah, b. Dec. 17, 177S. 87. Tinn.thy Abbot, b. Aufj. 24. 17SI. 88. Aak.s (40). b. >[ay 9. 1740: res. on the farm now owned by • 'harles Mooi-e: m.. June 29. 1701. .lemima Ingalls. Children: 89. I.vdia. b. .Ian. 17. 1702. 406 HISTORY OF WILTON. 90. Anio?, 1). Oor. 2. 1704: d. Aug. 11. 17G7. 1)1. Uaiiiiah. b. Jan. 11. 1707. 92. Am()> (ISO). I). Oct. 20. 170.s. 93. Sarah, 1).. Tan. i;}, 1771. 94. ' Isaiah, h. Sept. 28, 1772. 9r». IVtor, h. .Tunp S. 1774; d. Sept. if, 1774. 9<;. IVter. h. Aug. 24. 177.J: d. April :{0. 1777. 97. Abel. h. Sept. 11, 1777. 98. Lf'vi. b. .Tune 28. 178(1. 99. T.('\vi=;, 1). .July 4, 1782. 100. Chloe, 1). Sept. 4, 1784, [?] ; ni. William L. Bales. 101. JoKi. (42), b. Andover, Mass.; d., Milford, June 28. 1847. He served three j'ears from Wilton in the Revolutionary army. 1I<' m.. Xov.. 1780, j'olly Coburn. See Amos Coburn gen. (2). ('hildien: 102. Polly, b. April 17. 1787: m. (Jeorge, son of Edward and Mary ( Holt) Herriek. See Ilerrick gen. (71). 103. Betsey, b. Sept. 0, 178t». 104. I'atty, b. .July 18, 17!)1 : m. Oliver Perliam. .hui. 105. Joel, b. April 28, 179;^. 100. Daniel, b. May 22, 179.5. 107. Sally, b. May"l8, 1797. lOM. Paciiel, b. July 31 , 1801 . 109. Nehemiah, b. May 9, 180;{; res.. .ACilford. 110. Damf.i. (43), 1)., Andover. >[ass., 1740; d. Xov. a. 1778. He c-ame to Wilton and settled on the place of whieh a i»art is now owned by his grandson, Mark Holt. He m. .Mchitable. dan. (d' Jacob and Su-ianna (Styles) INitnam. Children : 111. Mehitable. b. S.-pt. 11. 1708; m.. Feb. 20. 1791. .Tames Abbot of Billerica, ^Nlass. 112. Daniel (1S8), b. Oct. 29, 1709. 113. Elizabeth, b. April 20, 1772; m. Abiel Holt of Milford. 114. Caleb, b. Oct. 10, 1777; d. over 90 years of age. Before marriage he went to Weld. Me., and settled near Webb's Pond, rhree miles from any house. Once a week he went to his neighbor's for his waslnng and for bread, potatoes and i)ork, which, with trout caught in an eel-pot set in;he brook, made his living, ihiving matters somewhat arranged, he moved Ins wife there, and for many years cleared from 2.') to 40 acres of land and sowed it with wheat or rye. He m., Feb. 12, 1801, Elizabeth, dan. of Timothy and Hannah Gray. See Gray gen. (15). He m.. 2d. ISKI. Phebe (Abbot) Fiske, who was b. Aug. 24. 1772. twin sister of Dor^-as. wife of his brother, Daniel (1S8). 115. Oi.iVKl} (45), ))., Andover. Mass.. Jan. 24. 1740. He lived on lot No. 12, sixth range; the place afterwards owned by the Pev. Thomas Beede. He m., Oct. 8, 1701, Eunice Baymond of iJeveriy. Mass. ( hildreii : 110. Eunice, 1». July 2r), 1704. 117. Oliver, b. Feb. i;{, 1700. 118. Zki.a (47). b. Dec. 29. U.iS. He removed to Wilton, lived near GENEALOGIES : HOLT. 407 the lu'uUlle of rlie town nnd. nboiu 1790. weiU to Bethel. Mp. Up ni.. Xov. 10, 17(;2. Pn*c-ill:i. d;\n. nf Baradiin-s and Hannah (Holr) Ahhot : four children beside the two named below: UU. Pri^eilla. I). .Iiiiie 2. 17(1S: ni. .lolin Steams of Bethel, Me. 120. Biidoer. 121. FiKiELU (50). b. Oct. 2t>, 1744. It is not known when he came to AVilton.biit we find the record of a deed, dated Sept. 4, 1772, from Fifield Tlolt to Filield. .Inn., conveyino; one-lialf of lot Xo. 11, third range : also a deed, dated April 1."). 1770, in wlildi Fitield and Fitield. Jun.. c(»n- ve}- to Amos Holt 01 acres of the east part of the same lot. the i)lace where the (piarry of .1. and C. llesselton now is. Fitield m.. Xov. ."). 1772. Anna Lakin of I'epperell. Mass. Children : 122. Xathan Taylor, b. Aug. 2, 177:^: d. Xov. 12. 1774. 123. Xatlian Taylor, b. Feb. 2;{, 177."). 124. Fitield. b. Xov. 17. 1770; d. young. 125. Edmund, b. March 7, 177S. 12«. Betty, b. Xov. ID, 1780. 127. Polly, b. Aug. ;{. 17S . 12.S. Fitield. b., probably at Ilollis, March 27. 17S4. He grad., Mid- dlebury College. ISIO; studied at Andover Theological Seminary, ISIO to 1S1:5; was settled over the Cong. Cli., Bloomfield, Me. 12J). William (57), b. Sept. 7, 170.'$; d., Andover, Mass., Dec. 2.}, 1810. He removed to Wilton and lived on lot Xo. 7, seventli range, the farm previously owned by Kichard Whitney, and afterward returned to Andover. He m., July 20. 1784, Elizabeth Jones, wlio d., AVeld. Me., 1820. Children: 130. Jacol), b. Dec. 1.'!. 1784; m. 131. Stephen. 1). April 11. 1780: m. a dan. of Moses Lovejoy; res. Weld. Me. 132. William, b. March 0. 1788; a shipmastei-; d. on the Ifio Grande, Africa. Oct. 22, 1820. 133. Elizabeth, b. March 12. 1700; d. March. 1707. 134. Joseph (198), b. Jan. 28, 1702. 135. Asa. b. ]S[ay .">. 1704. He learned tlie cari)enter"s trade, but. soon after coming of age. went to Maine and became a sea captain. He in. Alletlienia Buttertield of Weld. .Ale. 13«. Xathan, m.; res. Weld. Me. 137. Elizabeth, m., Feb. 10, 1818, Benjamin Houghton of Weld. Me. 138. Ezra (59), b. March 20, 1702; d. May 11. 1822. He 1-emoved to Wilton and lived on lot Xo. 0, ninth range, wliere Xathaniel Greele had lived i)reviously. He in. Dorcas, dau. of William Dane; she d. June I'.i. 18r);{. aged 80 yrs. Children : 139. Ezra (204), b. Aug. 0. 170.".. 140. Dorcas, b. Sei)t. 24, 1707; d. Xov. 11. 1800; num. 141. Hermon. b. 1770; d. June 21. 18:!0. 142. .Sarah Abbot, b. .Sejit. 1, 1800; d. Aug. 20. 1801. 143. Joseph, b. March 14. 180.5; d. March l.">. 1877. He res. on the homestead; was mudi respected; a good neighbor and townsman. He 408 HISTORY OF WILTOX. in.. Oor.. 1S40. Ticrsov Frvo. who d. Juno *>. ISS.'i: ii. ch. Sco Frvo ,s;on. 144. l):ui(\ I). ISUI; dwiumI tlic Inrni foniiorly n\\iic(l Ity .Ma). I>:i:if Fryc; ni.. Doc. l^i.'}!). Estlicr Uliiiidiiud : ii. di. i4.>. M.iry. I).. ISKl: d. Kcl). 11. IS.".;!. 14(J. .I(»M-.rii (<;i). 1).. Aiidovcr. ^fa^^s.. Sept. 2s. 174."). II<> livod on lot \o. 10. ciiihtli riinge, iu>\v owikmI by hi.< 2,r:mdsoii. Wari'cn llolr. A selfc'lniaii 1)1' Wilroii tor loiiircM^n yonis. and an early mcnilMT of the B.iptisr Soi-iory. lie ni. H.-tsoy Dal.': s.'c John Dale ,s>-c (has. FU'tL-her S-«'ii. (H). 148. John Dalt', li. -Maivh 1). 1774 : ni.. Jun<' Jd. 170s. Sally Hall. 14J>. Simoon (20«). 1). VoU. ill. 177(;. 150. Bcrty. I). Nov. 2S. 1777: d. Doc. !.■>. 1777. 151. Dorothy John>on. I.. Doc. is. 177s: ni.. Fol.. is. 1S(»2. Xathaii Fi^k of Fo|)i>oro"ll, ISfas^. 15'2. i'.otty. I). :Maroli;{. 1781 : ni.. Xov. 1.!. ISOK. Daniol Foal.ody of Andovoi'. \'r. 15:i. Anna. b. April 11, 17S:?: d. Ma roll i'.'.. 17SI. 154. Ann.a Dalo. h. March 4, 17S.*): ni.. Doc. ;!1. ISo:.. .John Wilson. 155. SiMKON («5). h. May 22. 17.V2. Ho lived on lot Xo. 20. ninth rany-o, now tho northwest corner of tlie town: removed to ^Veld. Mo., atuml 1S22. lie ni.. Sei)r. 22, 177s. Mary Dalo. See John D:ilo oon. (7). Children: 15(>. Mary. h. Doc. 2S. 177S: unm. 157. Sarah, b. Sept. 21. 17S(I: m.. Jan. s. 1S()!». Joseph IJnssoll. and removed to Weld, Me. . 15S. Wachol. b. [">!). 7, 17S;{: ni.. March 1, ISO'.t. 'I'iniothy Holt Frye and removed to Weld, y\e. See Frye t»en. (33). 15J>. Abiah. I), ^farch :!(). 178.-.: m.. M.iy 2.!. isl'.l. Andrew Farkliur-^l. and removed r(. Wold. Me. 1«0. John Johnson (217). 1». July 21, 17S7. 1«1. Jacob, b. Fob. ;{. 1700: d. Jan. 24. 170(!. H)2. Dolly, b. May 17. 170,*]: d. Jan. ;!1. UOC. 1«3. Dolly, b. Auo. 2(;, 1704. N'Ai.KXTiNi: (GJ)). b. alK.ul 17:.S: m. Xancy (ioodrich. Children: 105. Xaucy. b. >[arch l.J. 17ss. lOi). .\mmi Huhamah. b. Juno S. 17S!i. 1«7. Lydia Porter, b. Ann'. 17. 17'.il : d. -luly 2S. 1702. 1B8. l-ydia Forter. b. May i;{. I70;!. l(;j>. Hannah, b. >f.iy l.".. 170.-.. 170. Samu.'l (;oodricli, b. April 14. 1707. 171. l-. 12. 17S(i: ni. .lolm Sliatruck. and icnnivtil to Cliailpstnwn. X. II. 17«. Ani().«. I». l)»v. 1(1. 17SS. 177. Baradiias (21th. Ii. Dei. 21. 1 :;)((. 178. Dolly, li. May.".. 17'.»;{. 17«. I'li.I..'. 150. Amos (1>'2). li. Oct. UK 17;-en. ciO.) 1.57. Isai.ah, I.. .lime .-.. 1812. 18.S. Daxiki. (112). 1>. Oct. 2!>, 17<;!i: resided on the homestead and was a sneeessfnl farmer: m.. Feb. 8, 17!t.'). Dorcas, dau. of Jeremiah and Chhte (Ahltot) Ahhot. who was h. Auo-. 24. 1772. <'hiklren: 18}>. Daniel (230), h. Feb. 1:5. 17!)(i. IIM). Doivas, b. Jnne 1(». 17'.»S: d. Oct. :!. ISOl. 1!H. Samnel (237). h. May ;{0, ISOO. 11>2. llervey (24r>). b. Feb.. 1S0;J. 15)3. i:.ili.h"(251). b. May 2. ISO,-.. 11)4. Mark. It. May 17, 1S07; d. Oct. IC. IStlli. 1«):». Dorcas, b. .^iay 2;{. 18011; m.. Anif. I.".. IS,!,!. Caitt. .bmathan I.iv- ermore. .See I.ivermore "en. VMi. Mark (253). b. :\Iay 22, 1812. 1}>7. Lorenzo (2:.()). b. .inly l.".. 1S14. 1JK8. .losKl'lI (134), 1). Jan. 28. 17!i2. He was for a time .a carpent.>r, then ii proprietor of the first line of stao-es rnnninn' thronjuii Wilton, bnt, for the ureater part of his life, a |)eddler. lie m.. .r.in. .'il, isi;!, lietsey, dau. of Friah Smith. Children: IIM). Vaninm S. (2(>2), an adopted son. b. J.in. 21. l.^l.".. 200. F:ii/abeth M.. b. Anji:. is. Isl7: d. Se|)t. 2(i. ls;!7. 201. Oliva A., 1). Feb. 11. 1820; d. March 7. 1820. 202. Joseidi Smith, h. May 27. 182:!: m.. July .'!1. 18.V». Il.inn.ih Celes. fi.i. d;in. of Moses Merriam of ^lason: res. Keene: n. ch. 203. Helen Jam', b. July U\. 1S2!»: in.. Aui<-. :!1. IS.*..'!. I'hilander K'in.u. 204. Kzit.v (liW). b. Anii'. !). 17!i.-.: re<. .Milford: m. Sarah, dau. of Abel and .Sallv Shattuck. Child: 410 HISTORY OF WILTON. •205. Jo.^liiia M. (2<>S). 20(». SiMF.OX (14tt). b. Feb. 2'^, 1770: rc-i. on tIip homostead and \va« a riuccessful farmer ; ni. Estlier Brooks. ChildnMi : 207. Joseph Brooks, b. Auo:. S, ISOO: d. Dec. 20. IS.ll. lie kept a pu))lie house at South Merrimack for twenty-five years, and was twice elected representative to tlie T2, 1S(»2. 209. Roxana, b. Jan. 19, ISOn : m.. Xov. 11, 1824, John Tufts of Bil- lerica, Mass. He w.as a mason and lived in Xewton, Mass. 210. John (278), b, Oct. .'{, ISOO. 211. Simeon Durant. b. Jan. IS. IsnO: ni.. .lune. is:!(;. Lucy Spalding: removed to .Vda, Michi,2:an. 212. Mary, b. Oct. 7. isil : ni.. Xov. 11. 1S:{2. Peter ("utter of Cam- l)rido;eport, Mass. 213. Abl)y, 1). May i:{, 1813: m. Allen Smith. 214. Willard, b. Feb. 11. 1S17: m., Aug;. Ki, 1S47. Joanna Hawkins (,f Troy: removed to ('alifoniia and d. there IS.V}. 2i.5. Warren (283). b. July 2.1. 1S20. 21l>. Rebecca, b. July IS. 1S24: m.. Nov. 12. 1S1:{. Edwin W. IJichards of Chicago, 111. 217. Joirx .lonxsox (100), b. July 21. 17S7: m. Betsey, dan. of Dea. Joseph Batchelder of Greenfield: removed. 1S22. to Steuben Co.. X. V.: several children, but we can only name the following: 218. John, b. July !i. ISIG. 21{>. Bauachias (177). b. Dec. 21. 17it(i: ni. Kli/abeth A. Shattuck. CJiildren: 220. Barachias. 221. Amos. 222. Hannah, d. Oct. 22, 1817 : m. John Shattuck : removed to < harles- town. 223. Dolly. 224. Zeba.liah. 225. rhebe. 220. LiTlIKK (183). 1). March 22, 17!»7: a stone-cutter and lived in Milford: m., Sejjt. 7. isl!). Catheiine Blanciiard. See Simon Blanchard gen. (3). .Several children: we can innne but one: 227. Horace, b. Is2!): m.. .Inly s. lS.-,2. Helen M. Ifisher of Winches- ter, MhB!!. 228. Ouvii.l.K (185). b. May 1(1, ISOl : m. Rebecca Blanchard. sister of wife of his brother l.iitlier. .Several children: we can name but one: 220. Mary .Fane. b. ls:r> : m., Jum* 2. IS.-..!, 'i'homas Xottage of Lowell. Mass. 230. Daniki. (180). b. Feb. l.'l, Uiu;: removed to Antrim; m., March l;{. 1S22. Hannah Green. Children: 231. Sarah W.. b. March 19, 1821 : m. L. M. I'arker. 232. Samuel A., b. April 27, 1S27: d. Aug. 2i». is;54. 233. Dorcas Abbot. )>. March 29. 1829. genealogies: holt. 41 i » 234. EliznhPth L.. 1). Mairli 11. 1S;?0: in.. Feb. 10. lS4!t. T. S. IM-osroii. 23.'». S.Tuuu'l. I). Jan. -27, ISi.Jd. •23(>. Aldior 1).. b. July 21. IS.tlc ciiliit.Ml in a X. I(. ro^t. diirino- the Rpb.'llion. 237. Samiel (1J>1). b. >ray :!D. ISOO; los. Xa^hiia : ni.. .May 1. 1S2S. Anna Bridges. See Hridge* jjon. (20). (Iiildron: 235. Mary Ann. b. Mardi r,. 1S20: m.. Deo. C. ISK;. Dextor A. IN-ed , wliose business is wood-turning. 239. Kniily J. (287), b. Oct. IC. 1S:{(I. 24(>. Harriet T... 1). Oct. 2. 1S;{2: in. Se|it. 2. lS.-,2. ITer liusl)and is a mariner: mate of a vessel. 241. Samuel A.: m.: work-; in tlie lock-shop at Xasliua. 242. Ellen M.. m.. April M. isru, George Hartslioin. See Ilart-^lioni gen. (31 ^ 243. Lorenzo: m.: an iron worker. 244. Abba F.. b. X'ov. l."), 184(1: m.. Ot. i:^. 1S;7(». David .M. Koby. who Avorks in a railjoad shoj). 24.5. IlKRVKV (192). b. Feb. i:^, ISO.S: lived in Antrim and liad :• saw- mill: m.. Feb. 4. IS.'U. ^[inda Gregg. Cliihlren: 24«. :Mary (i.. b.. Antrim. Xov. 1», 1S;U. 247. Caroline, b., Antrim. Sept. :?. IS^f!. 248. Charles F.. b., Antrim. July 27, 1S41 ; enlisted in Co. (J, Second Regt., X. II. v., was severely wounded in the face and discharged for dis- ability, Oct. :n, isri2. 241>. Margaret, I)., Antrim, May 14, lS4:i. 250. Sarah, b., Antrim, May 20, 1S47. 251. Uali'II (193), b. May 2, ISO."); m.. .Inly 1. 1.^14. Hannah I.. Male. Child: 252. T.ydia Morette. b. Dec. 21. 184.".: m.. A])ril :.. 1S77. Timothv I.. Hale. 2.53. MAt?K (196). b. May 22, 1S12: a farmer, and lives on the lionie- stead; m., Sept. 21). 1S;{(5, Elizabeth Rockwood. Children: 254. Henry A., (292). b. .Se|)t. 4. 18:j!». 255. Abble A., b. Xov. :{, 1S40: in. Henry E. Emerson. 250. EoifKNZo (197). 1j. July 1."). 1S14. A cabinet-maker: lived several years in Wilton, then i-emoved to Peterborough and bought a farm near Xoone's factory. He m.. (^ct. 2!l. IS.'}!), r.avinia E. Brown. Children: 257. Alma E.. b. Xov.:!. 1S42: in., Ocl . 1. ISCS. Charles \V. Hiiiiter: res. IN'terborougii. 258. (Jeorge U'., b. Feb. 22, 1845. Res. in Silver City, Xew Mexico; has held tlie otlicos of notary, Judge of probate, county commissioner, school commissioner and post-m;ister. He in.. Dec. 2."i. 1877. f.cnii-^a Truesdell. 259. Alonzo A., b. .Iiily !). 184!): m., Oct. 21. 1871. Carrie 1'. Keen: res. Eynn, M.iss. 200. Mary A., b. April Hi. 18.-,2: m. Joseph II. .\llen. a carpenter living in Kingston. Xew Mexico. 412 HISTORY OF WILTON. •2(>1. Willi*: ('.. Ii. .T.iii. (i. IS."),"): a dopury «liorirt'. liviiia; in riooro^otowii. New >[('xioo. •2<>2. VakXIM S. (1!>}»).:iii :i(loi>tO(l 4. Charles Varninii. It., ilennikcr. Fell. 7. ISiJl ; was a lieut. in First Mass. Cavalry. 'Hio. Iliinier C.. 1).. Wilron. April :>, IMC. mn. Caroline K.. Ii.. Wilton. Oct. 27, IS'.l. 2(»7. Kihvanl II.. It.. Wilton. .Tuly '.». 1S.-.4. •2(>S. .losiuA .M. {'Hi')). A tailor: lived a lew years in Wilton and then removed t«t ^Fillord. He m., Dec. 1-1. ISI.i. Helen M. r.arnes. Child: •_>«}). Charles U. CiJK'i). h.. Wilton. March I'.l. 1S4I. 270. K/i!A (iOS). It. Dec. 22. 1S(I2. A mason: lived in Wilton until 1S7(). when he removed lo Uurlin^t(tM. C'otley C. Amanda, b., Xasliua ; d. Jan., 183(i. 250. Abby Francia. b.. Xashua : d. Sept. l.'i. 18.34. 251. p:dward Lewis, b.. Xashua : d. Oct. 1.!.' 18.3.-.. 252. Edward Lewis, 1).. Xashn.i : d. Aug. i:.. 1S3S. 253. Wai!i:i:n (215). b. July 23. 1S20: lived on the homestead: m., Xctv. 1(1. 1S4S. Mary W. Whitiomb of Ifenniker. Children : 2H4. Edwin W.". It. Jan. 21. 18.-.0. 2S.'». Mary E.. It. March 2"), l!S.')3: d. Sept. 20. 1S7.-|. 2S«. Willard v.. b. Xov. 14. 1850; d. Aug. 30. 1801. 287. E.Mii.v J. (23»). b. Oct. 10. 18.I0: m.. .I.iii. 1. 18.-.(i. Jrtlm A. Mc(iregor: lie has served I wo y<'ars as selectman sini-e he came to WilioM. Children: 2S.S. Frank ( Mi-(;regorj. b. Aug. .3. 18.-.2: d. Dec. .30. IS?.-.. 2.sy. Ella A. (.Mc<;regor). It. Dec. 0. is.-.O: d. Aug. 10. 18r.7. (iKXEALOGIEt- : HOLT. 413 2J>0. l.iiiiiu- (MiC.rcy;(.r). 1.. .Iiil.v HI. ls:.N: m.. Oct. 10. ISSO. IJiifu- S. Yimvv. 25U. Alu'c" (Mc-CJivijur). ti. o^-i. -is. isCm: in.. Nov. liO. iss;!. Jolm Speiicc. 2!>'2. IlKNKV A. (254). Ii. Srpl. I. IS.jl). A wJkh'Iw ri-;iit iuid iiiiikcr of w riliiijj-iU'sks aiiil faiiey-buxes : I'liiitloys from tivc to st-vcii li.iiitl-. Ih- 111.. .July I. 18(!!i. Emily F. Pierce. Chiklreii: 21)3. lliiny 1'.. b. June 7. 1S70. 21)4. Myilic v.. U. July lii. is?.!. 295. II. (2«ih. 1>.. Wilton. March i:i. 1814: a macliiirHt. and has, for .several years, lived in North ('heliiisl(M(l. Mass.: ni.. Nov. Ki. 1870, Cieor. 1. AiUKL lloi/r. ]).. Lunenburg. Mass.. Ai»ril 8. 1711: d.. Temple. Jan. 11. 1811. lie settled (ui lot No. 11. in the raiijje that was tak<'n from Wilton and annexed to Temple when that town was incorporated. He did military service at ditlerent times durinj; the Revolution. He in.. 177."), Sarah, dau. of Job Abbot of Pembroke. She was 1). 17.")l. and d. Oct. !), 1854. aged 103 yrs. 2. AiJiKL. son of precediiui. I). Nov. i'."). 177s : lived on the home- stead; m., Jan. ;H. 17!l!i. Elizabeth, dau. of Deacon Samuel Howard. Children: 3. Abiel. b. .Sept. 2!!. 17'.Jit: has lived in I'illsliuig. Temple. Wilton and Merrimai-k: m., May 1-2, 1825, Hetisey. dau. of Nathan ( oil)urn. 4. IMiebe Howard, b. Aug. 27. 1801. 5. Dauiei. b. Nov. (;. 180;i: in. Eliza Piatt, and lived in Pratt- ville. Ala. ii. Elizabeth, b. Juik; 2. isd.'i: m. IJurleigh lilood and res. in Pitts- burg. Coos Co. 7. Abigail, b. July HI. 1S07: .1. Oct. 28. 184(1: in.. Nov. 1. ISiJO, Ezra Holt of Wilton. See Nicholas Holt gen. (270). 8. .SaraJi. b. Feb. 17, 1810: m. Peter T. Colburii and lived in Nashua. 9. Josepli (13), born .Sept. 27. 181.5. 10. Mary, b. Nov. 2(i, 1815: m. WiHiaiii E. Morgan. 11. James Howard (IG), b. Aug. IC. isis. 12. Eeander (22). b. Oct. 4. 1820. 13. JOSKJ'H (9), b. .Sept. 27, 18i;{. He lived in Wilton for several years, tlieii bought tlie farm formerly owned by his father and still occui»i(«s it. He m.. Nov. 17, 18;{5, Eveline IJlanchard. See Thomas Blaiichard gen. (73). Children: 14. Freeman; has a farm in Tciiiph'. 15. Lewis A., in., June 2S, 1870, Orietta F. (Jage. See (iage gen. 16. Jamks HowAiM) (11), b. Aug. lO. 1818. Has a cidei-mill, and manufactures milk-(.-an stopjiics and knobs. He m.. March 2."^. is I.!. Nancy Pierce, of Jaftrey, who d. Aug. 20. ISC'I: m.. 2d. ]87i>. Lucy H. 414 HISTORY OF WILTON. Hawkins, who \va.< killed by li;e, dated Dec. 15, 1814, speak of his zeal and fidelity in liis service as a soldier. He has been a res. of Wilton most of the tinie since the clo.-e of tlie war of 1812. He lived some years wliere .Moses Clark's house now stands, workinj;- in saw mills and shin<>le mills. He boujflit, about 18;U), the mill site now occupied by Messrs. Patterson tt Son. and built a saw mill and a threshinj? mill. In 18(i4 he sold his mill to the New Hampshire Silex Co. In Nov.. ISlI. he bou<>ht the east part Villiani L. Uales. and ociujtied it until he sold it to D. Whitin,i;- & Sons. He m.. April 17. 18III. l\-veral years. He m. Mary Ann Stiles; n. ch. 4. IMiebe M., m., Nov. 15. 18511, David C. Lane. 5. William (G), b. Au<,^ 30, 1838. GENEALOGIES : HUTCHINSON. 415 6. WiLMAM {o). h. Au. H.- lia> iH'cii .■iii|)l(.vrvci;il yejus by 1). Whitiiij; A: Sons. Ik- m.. .lunc II. Isdi. Kiiiily Ann Hnrtnn. bee Biiit«»u >;t'n. (Si). CliiUhrn : 7. Willis Jicnjaiuin. h. June ;{(». ISCm. 8. Edward .lames. 1.. -July mt. 1S7(I. llOWAKh FAMILY. 1. Lewis 1Jowa1{I», b., Temple. Nov. 14, LSU4, was the son of William and Mary (Hawkins) Howard. .See Hawkins jren. (17). In April. 1S21. be went to Andover. ^Liss.. to learn Ibe earpenter's trade ot'.Iobn Brown, and worked in Andover and Lowell until May. lS-_'7. wben he eanie to \Viiton and finished the brii-k Baptist nieetin<;-house. He wctrkeil at his trade in various i)laees; in Bany first wife, m.. Isi. .lane dan. of Walter and Margaret Phillips, by whom he had 11 children. She d. 1711. 6. Benjamin, son of preceding, b.. Salem. .Jan. 27. Kl'Jl : d.. Bedford. 41fi HISTOUY OF WILTON. :SIas>., 17S0. JIc im.ljaldy icmi.vcd to lJctll'i)nl about 17;{l. IJ.' iii.. fVh. 7. I71.")-l(!. Sarah, dau. of .luhn and 3laiy (Nurse) Tarlit-ll; 7 cli. 7. Xatuax. son of piecediu'^. baptized at the First Cliureli, Salem. VVb. 10. 1717; d. 170.'). Jle removed to Bedford witli his fatlier. 17;{t. and later to that part of Andierst now Milford. and died tliere. 1I(! was a larj^e land-owner in ^lilford, and recorded deeds show that he owned sev- eral lots in Wilton. He l)uilt a saw and gvist-uiill, the second mill in ^Vil- ton, where the 3Iessrs. Whiting's grist-mill now stands. We lind the first mention of the mill in the town records for April 27, 17(i8; see page (j!t. Nathan gave to his son. Samuel, the west part of lots numbered 12 and VA. first range in Wilt<»n, and to his son. Ettene/er. the east part of same lots, both deeds dated March 8, 17SS. He m. Ifaehel Stearns. Children : 8. Nathan, lived in Milford on the farm now owned by the heirs of the late Holland Prouty. !). Hartholomew. lived in ^Milford on the farm now owned by Mr. Searles. 10. Henjamin. lived in Milford on the south side of the road. op|»usite B. K. llutchinsons. 11. Sarah, m.. about 177(». Ephralm I'eabody. See Peabody gen, 12. Samuel (14) b., Amherst, now Milford, 1749. 13. Ebene/.er (24), b.. Amherst. Scitt. 10, 175(i. 14. Samiki, (12). b., Amherst, now .Milford. 174!t: d. Sept. 27. 1S21. A farmer anil miller: much respected as a townsman. He lived in the house, afterward burned, that was situated where 11. A. \\ hilings house now stands. He m. Mary Wilkins. who d. .lune 21). ISll. aged Si) years. Children : 15. Samuel (35), b. Nov. It). 1775. 16. Mary, b. Sept. 17. 1777: d. Sept. 1!). Is.-iS; m.. March 12, 1801, Joshua Blanchard: see Blanchard gen. (5H). She m.. 2(1. Moses Ciage of Pelliam. 17. Bachel. b. June .{. 17!)!i: ni.. March 17. 1803, David Lovejoy : m-p Lovejoy gen. 18^ "jotham (37), b. April 11, 17S1. ID. Frederick (41), b. July 10, 1783. 20. Betsey, b. July 3, 17S5: m.. March Ki. 180!). JJichard (iage. See Gage gen. (11). 21. Abiel (4I>). b. Nov. 1. 17^7. 22. Fanny, b. May :>. 17'.»0: m.. July 12. islJ. Pulna.n Wilson; >eo Wilson gen. 23. S(domon. b. March 27. 17!)2: a nmsician and lived in Nashua; ni. Catherine P. Flynn. 24. Ebknkzkk (13), li.. Andierst, Se]»t. 10. 17.">ii: a farmer and lived where Artennis Putnam now res.; m.. Fell. .'J. 17S0. i'hebe s.-iwlell, who was b., Shirley, .Mass. ("hildren: 25. Kbene/.er, b. .Sept. IS, 17N0: d. Jan. 23, l.sf."). A fanner. lb' ni.. Dec. 22. IS03, IMioda Dale, who d. June 27, l8.-»2; they had sev(ual chil- dren. See Dale gen. (18). He removed. Jan.. 1804. to Weld, Me. c^ ^^^ ) .lOTYPE P«IMTI>IO CO. BOSTON, MA»S r.ENKALOGIES : HUTCHINSON. 417 2(>. riii"l)u, It. -Jmio 21, 17Sl>; 111. JoLliaui lluU-liiiisun (37). 27. John, b. July 10, 17St ; d. Oct. 2S, 185.S. llo was a lieut. of militia. Ik' 111. Kstlier liakiii of Fiaiu-ostown, who was drowned in thi' Souhci^an river, Xov. 2S, IS.IO. 28. Ilezokiah, 1). May 14, 17S(1; in., Oct. (I, 1S(I7, IJachfl (ionld. A carpontor and lived ill IJcdford and in Lowell, Mass., wlierc he d. IMaivh IS, IS.-)!'. 2J>. Sylvester ((»3), b. June 21, 17.Slt. 30. Sylvanus (71), b. .Vu<;. 12, 1791. 31. Ascnath, b. An<,^ IC, 17!)8; m. Daniel Ifopkiiis. 32. James (7«), b. June 12, 17!)7. 33. Stearns, b. June V.i, ISOO; d. Dee. 2G. ISGO; res. Franeestown ; in., Xov. 11, 1S2-K Naney U. Houston. 34. Poft'gy, b. Xov. 4, 1S(»2: in., April (i, 1S1!», IJenjaiMin Hopkins. See Iloiikins ijcn. (1). 35. S.vMlKh (15), b. Xov. 1!>, 1775; res. Milford: in. Martha, dan. of Silas and Sibyl (Reed) Howard; thirteen ehildien. of whom one lived in Wilton: liii. Freeman (7S). b. Oct. 24, ISO,-). 37. JOTHAM (IS), I). April 11. 1781; m. Thebe Hutehinson (26). Cliildren : 38. Maria, b. Feb. 14, ISll. 39. Harvey (88), h. Aug. 0, 1810. 40. Alatluma, b.. May 4, 181!). 41. FUEDKKICK (19), b. July 10, 178:5; in., Au^. S, 1811. Mary Dale. See Dale gen. (20). Children : 42. Cliarle.s, b. Jan. 20, 1812; removed to IVpperell and woiked in the shoe factory; m., Xov. ;{0, 1842, Thyr/a Shattuck; n. ch. 43. Mary, b. Oct. 20, ISl.J; m., April 28, 1840, Xatliaiiiel Ile.s.selton. See Hcsseltou gen. (29). 44. Lydia, b. Feb. .5, 181(>; she was killed in the autumn of 1818 liy a cart-body falling upon her. 45. Abel F., b. June 27, 1818; a merchant, living in .Alechanicslmrg, Ohio; ill. ;Mary IMowry. 4(». Dyman, b. Oct. 28, 1820; d. March 10, 1822. 47. Lydia, b. Feb. 27, 182;{. 48. Lyman F., b. Sept. i:^, 1827; in., May If), 18.12, Joanna Sopbroiiia. ilau. of Jloltert and Eliza Ann Hutchinson of Milford. Shed. April 10. 1881, aged 44 yrs. ; live cliildren, all d. young. 49. Abiel (21). b. Xov. 1, 1787; he, with his brother Frederii-k (41), lived on the homestead and carried on the mills. Hem., Nov. l.'{, 18l;{, Sophia I'ettengill; in., 2d, Sarah Miller. Children: 50. Sophia, b. Aug. 10, ISl."). 51. Ai)iel, b. Juim; 22, 1817. 52. Oriii, b. Aug. 2.",, LSI!). 53. Laorsa, b. Aug. 20, 1821. 54. Sarah Melissa, first child by second wife. b. Sept. 2."), 1828. 55. Sardis Miller, b. May 11, 18;{0. 418 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 5«. Stephen Baiiianl. h. Get. 4, 1831. 57. Aiulrew .Jackson, b. Xov. 30. 1833. 58. William I)., h. April (», 183.5. 59. Osear, b. Aug. 12, 1S3G. 60. Albeit, b. March 11, 1838. 61. Anian, b. Aug. 25, 1839. 62. George D., b. April 2G, 1844. 63. SVLVESTKH (29), b. June 21. 17M); d.. Wilton. March 2fi. 1858. A life-long resident of Wilton; worked several years in the factory, lie m., Dec. 15, 1815, Charlotte Blanchard, who d. Jan. 26, 1871, aged 74 yrs. Children : 64. Enuly, b. Feb. 27, 1810; d. .A.ug. 2i), 1S,50; m. Samuel Brown, who d. April 13, 1882. aged 74 yrs. ; he worked many years for Messrs. Jones &Co. 65. Isaiah, b. Jan. 20, 1811). He worked many years in the tannery at 31ilford; a few years since he bought a farm in Amherst and in the spring of 1884, while ploughing, he dropped dead behind the ])lougli. He in. Celesta A. Brown. 66. Ferdinand Sylvester (91), b. INlarch Id, 1S21. 67. Edward, b. June 12, 1823; a musician. 68. Isaac B., b. Sept. 11, 1820; lives in Nashua; m.. Xov. 8, 1849, Sarah O. Hinds. 69. Appleton, b. April 18, 1829; enlisted in the Fifth IJegt.. N. II. V.. and served until discharged for disability; m. Mary Currier. 70. Albert, b. June 23, 1833. 71. Sylvanus (30), b. Aug. 12, 1791 ; he was in trade several years at Pine Valley; m., Aug. 4, 1818, Hannah Hopkins. Children : 72. Betsey 11., b. Oct. 20, 1820; d. 1843. 73. Emcline, b. April 7, 1829; m., Sept. 25. 1850, Henry II. Travels. 74. Sylvanus (94), b. Oct. 12, 1831. 75. Jane L., b. Oct. 12, 1831; m. Isaac P. Abbot, who was 1).. Jack- son, Me., March 1, 1820; res. Milford. 76. Jamks (32), b. June 12, 1797; d. Jan. 2. 1870. A farmer and worked several years in a bobbin shop. He in.. Jan. 20, 1S30. I.ucinda Keed, who d. June 0, 1870, aged 09 yrs. ( 'hild : 77. James Harrison (96), b. Aug. 14, 1840. 78. FuKKMAN (36), b. Oct. 24, 1805; m. Louisa Moore. Children: 79. :Maiia Louise, b. July 29, 1828; m., March 18, 1S44. Joscpli A. Brown ; res. Nashua. 80. Martha Jane, b. Feb. 11, 1830; d. Oct. 13, 1840. 81. Matthew Freeman, b. Feb. 11, 1830; d. .luly 0, 1847. 82. Francis Clifton, 1). March 17, 1832. 83. Dorinda Beulah. b. March 7, 1831: m.. \<>v. Ifi. 1809. Calvin H. Lewis. 84. Charles Lcroy. b. Feb. 18, 1837; served in the Lafayett.- Artillery while it was on garrison duty at Portsmouth; now res. in Lyiideboiough. 85. James W.. b. Dec. 21, 1839; mustered. June .5, 18(J1, into Co. C. Second Jlegt.. X. H. V.. mustered out. June 21, 1804; d. Xov. 2, 1885. genealogies: hutchinson. 410 KG, Tiinolhy Newell, b. .Fuly 21, 1S42. He was mustored. June T), 18(>1, in Co. (;, Seeoiid IJegt., X. 11. V.; was wounded in the slioiilder at tlie .seeond battle of I>nll Run, and tliroush the riglit lung at (iettysltuig: mustered nut June 21. 1S(!-1. He ni., Jan. 13, 18(i!), Sarah Catlierine I'ark- hurst. 87. Isaac Newton (102). b. May 15, 1844. 88. Harvey (39), b. Aug. 6, 1810 ; lu., April 0, 184G, Hannah, dau. of Capt. Isaac Jewett. Children : 89. :Marietta, b. Nov. 28, 1851. 90. Hannah Jane, b. Oct. 0, 185(i. 91. Fekdixaxi) Svi.vestki! (6G), b. March Ifi, 1821 ; al the burning of II. A. Whiting's barn, June 27, 1883, he dropped dead in the street. He worked several years for Asa Jones & Co., and, during the last years of liis life, was in the grocery trade. He ni., April 28, 184(!, Lucy Jane Barrett, who d. Nov. 15, 18G3, aged 38 yrs. See Eben. Barrett gen. (17 V He ni., 2d, 3Irs. Mary A. P. Duncklee. Children : 92. Oliver B., b. June 16, 1849; unm. 93. Elwiu A., b. Dec. 25, 1858; clerk in Boston. 94. Sylvaxus (74), b. Oct. 12, 1831; worked for Messrs. Jones ct Co. ; ni., Sept. 29, 1853, Clarinda Langdell. Child : 95. Ina C, b. Oct. 23, 18G8. 9(». James IlAituisON (77), b. Aug. 14, 1840. A carpenter and fanner. He m., June G, 1SG3, Ennna T. Moore, who d. Oct. 15, 18G5; ni., 2d, Oct. 25, 18GG, Enieline Wheeler of :\Iilford. who d. Oct. 18, 1873; m., 3d, Dec. 31, 1873, Carrie M. Cowan. Children : 97. Eva S., b. March 8, 1865. 98. Bertha B., b. March 18, 18G8. 99. Hose M., b. .March 28, 1875. 100. Alice P., b. Aug. 26, 1877. 101. Everett F., b. May 15, 1881. 102. Isaac Newtox (87), b. May 15, 1844. He was mustered, Aug. 21, 1862. as a recruit, into the Second Kegt., N. H. V., and was promoted to Serg. A stone-cutter and (juarry-nian. He ni., Feb. 25, 1871, Ennna L. .Morse, who was b., Royalston, 3Iass., June 15, 1851. Children: 103. May Louise, b. March 7, 1874 ; d. Mny 27, 1874. 104. Annie Mabel, b. April 13, 1876; d. Feb. 15, 1878. 105. Myron Jav, b. Oct. 15, 1880. 1. Geokce Hutchinson, son of Ambrose and grandson of Joseph (4) of preceding gen., was b., Salem, Mass., Nov. 1, 1730. He m. Eliza- beth Bickford of Middleton. Mass., by whom he had seven children; ni., 2d. Susan Bevins, by whom he had live children. 2. James, son of ])reeeding, was enrolled April 23, 1775, in Caitt. •Fosiah Crosby's eo., Col. Reed's regt. ; was mortally wound(Ml at the Battle of Bunker Hill and d. June 24, 1775. He m. Sarah Averill, who was appointed, Sept. 27, 1775, admx. of his estate. Sh<> m., .May 2"). 1770, Ebenezer Chandler of Wilton. See Chandler gen. (15). 420 IIISTOKY or WILTON. li. .Jamks, son ui prci-cding, b., Amhcrjit, April 2S, 1772. lli- at tirst owned iind lived on tlie farm in the west part of Wilton that has tor many years been occupied by Jesse 1). Carkin. After his second marriage, he owned and lived on the farm, lot Xo. 9, fourth range, now belonging to his grandson, James M. Hutchinson. '' lie was a man of dignitied appear- ance, nearly, or quite, six feet tall and proportionately large; connnuni- cative and interesting in narnitives pertaining to the history of his time."* He m., July 4, 1797, IJuth, dau. of Abner and ]luth Stiles; she d. Aug. 7, 1823, aged 5U yrs. He m., 2d, Sept. 2;^. 1S24, Anna Spalding. Children: i. James (8), b. Nov. 20, ISOO. 5. Abner Stiles (18), b. Dec. 10, 180:J. «. Sarah, b. Sept. 23, 180(5; m., Oct. 17. 1S33. Jesse 1). (arkin. See Carkin gen. (1). 7. John (24), b. May 10. lsi5. 8. Jamks (4), b. Nov. 20, 1800. A mechanic and farmer; lived in Wilton, Temple and Merrimack. He held the otlice of tife-major in the Twenty-second ilegt., X. H. Militia, when Ezra Rales was drum-major. They both excelled, and continued to play until the militia was dislianded in Ls.jl ; the man who could not keep step to their music could have had neither military ardor nor a musical ear. James m., >Iay 1, 1823, ^lary F. Melendy ; m., 2d, Xov. !), 182G, Sarah Farrar. Children : 9. Mary, b. ;March 31. 1824; m., Xov. 27, 1845, Henry Cray. See Gray gen. (99). 10. James Melendy (33), b. Xov. 2, 1825. 11. Sarah, m., A. P. Dutton, a trader in Xashua. 12. Tliomas Beede ; unm. ; deceased. 13. Daniel. 14. Ceorge W., b. Feb. 27, 1833. A farmer. 15. Abner E. l(i. Francis Martin. 17. Charlotte, m. llobbins of reterborough. 18. Ahxku Stilks (5), b. Dec. 10, 1803. He learned the trade of clothier of Aaron Uarnes in Temi)le, and soon after coming of age went to Harrisville and has since been busied in the woolen factories there. Many years ago he represented Harrisville in the Legislature. He m., 1833, Mary Harris, who was b., Xelson, July 12, 1800. Childien : 19. Mary Ann, b. Jidy 29, 1834; d. Oct. 29, 1876. 20. Albert, b. May 26, 1836; m. Mary B. Davis of Xelson: lives in Xew Orleans, La., and is engaged in selling sewing machines. 21. Henry X., b. Aug. 1, 1839; res. Boston; is an agent for selling sewing machines; m. Abbi(! C. Kiml)all of Harrisville. who d. Feb. 9, 1877. 22. Isabel, b. Aug. 5, 1850; is in the post ollice at Harrisville. 23. .luliet, b. Jan. 10, 18.52; d. March 13, 1801. 24. John (7), b. May 10, 1815. A farmer and peddler. He m., Xov. 1838, Asenath F., ilau. of Joseph and Aseuath. (Pratt) Chandler. Slie d. '"Till" llutcliiuson Fiimily; coiiipiltd by IVrlcy Dfrby." To thi^ voliinu cliicfly indobti-d for the preceding facts. I GENEALOGIES : JAQUES. 421 Juno ;^0, 1S.-)1. He m.. M. Fob. 17. \Sr>->, Nancy A. JMdooiit. Childion : 25. John srilosi, h. Marcli 2:{, 1SJ4. IIo was niustonnl into Co. H. Eightli Rofjt., X. II. ^'.; roenlisJtetl Jan. 4, 1S(>4, and sorvod throuji;]i tlie war. He foil lioin a Imlldinj; in Nashua. July l.'J, ISSo. and was ^o injured as noiirly to inoapacitato him for labor. 2«. Franois A., 1). Juno l.'J. 184(1: d. May 7, IS.-.l. 27. Charlos A., b. Fob. 14, 1S4S; d. Oot. 10. 1S.-)1. 28. Goor^o Alva, b. Sept. 10, IS.m: d. Nov. l.".. is,".."). 21>. Anna .Molvina, b. May 2!). lS,-)7. 30. Arabollo Mary, 1). July 21. is.".i): d. Oct. 2(J, 1S(«. 31. Willio Monroo, 1). July ;{, 18(50; d. May 22, 1801. 32. Nollio N., b. April 22, ISC.i. 33. Jamks Mklkndv (10). b. Nov. 2, 182-".. A farnior and owns the farm, lot No. !). fourtli rantfc. formerly bolonginj;: to Jonathan Spaldinj^-. He m. May lii. 18.">:i. .Mary E. Hobinson. who was b. .Juno 17, 18;];j. Chil- dren : 34. Mary Elizabeth, b. 3Iay 28, lS.i4: d. May 80, 1854. 35. Sarah E., b. Aug. 28, 185"); m., Sept. 2."., 1878. Alfred E. Johnson. They liave one child, Alfred Eugene, b. April 28. 1885. 30. Emma Marion, b. Sept. 10, 1857. 37. Persis .Marietta, b. Oct. 20, 185tt. 38. Flora Hello, b. Jan. 5, 1805; m., Aug. 10. 1885. Wiili.im F. Hoyn- ton. They live in Greenville and have one diild. Emma Belle, b. ,lune 25, 188(!. 39. Carrie IJobinson. b. Aug. 1. 1870. IN(iALT.S FAMIEY. 1. OSCAH (iiLMAN lx; conducted tlie ofllce to the present time witli the entire satisfaction of the pul)lic. He ni., July 2.'), 185:}, Sarah E. Ha/.elton, wJio was b.. Xortlitieid, May 12, 1S:U). Child : 2. Mary Ann. 1)., Tuftonhorough. Ai)ri 14, 18.5'); ni.. Aug. 14, 1S7G, Frank E. Hutchinson of Milford. .TONES FAMILIES. 1. A.Mos .Toxics, is fhst mentioned in Wilton in 1S02. He owned the east part of lot Xo 10, ninth range, lived hen- about lifteen years, and then removed to (Jodstown. liieut. .Tones was of large aiul robust physi(jue, industrious and busied himself with farming and mechanical pursuits. Children by his wife. Ifelteci a : 2. Folly, b. .Ian. i;}, 1804. 3. Hannah, b. .July 25, 1805. 4. h'cbecca, b. Oct. 28, 180G. 5. Newman, b. jSfareh 10, 1809. «. Fanny, b. Aug. 1;^, 1811. 7. Elizai)eth. b. Oct. !). 181.'{. 1. .ToEi. .Toxics came from Hillsborough, and was first taxed in Wilton in 18i;{. His farm was tlie west half of lots uuml)ered 15 and IC. uiiith range. 2. Asa, son of preceding, soon after coming to Wilton, went to Mont Vernon, where he learned the tamier's and shoe maker's trade. In 1819 he purchased of William Farker of Wilton his tannery, and soon com- menced shoe making, using himself the stock from his tannery. He con- tiiuied to carry on tanning and shoe making until 1S;!0 or is;!l. wIkmi he sold out to Marden & Mills, and removed to Ashburidiam. In 18;)2 he return(Ml to Wilton and built the brick house at the Centre, uow owned by Mrs. Henry H. T/ivermore. He carried on his business at the Centre for several years, when he removed to the East village, where he remained the rest of his life. Several persons were at dillerent times partners with him: namely, liis son, Warren .Tones, WilHani Eane, Samuel Futnanii Closes Clark and Calvin H. Dascomb. The business was carried on l)y 'Sir. .lones ami his successors until about 18SI, when competition with manufacturers, who had introduc-ed improved machineiy. made it imprac- ticable to continue the business without a new outtit of machinery. The sales weie wholly with the country trade, and no goods gave better satis- faction than those made at that establishment. Mr. -Tones m.. Sept, 11. 1819, Eucy Flint of Mont Vernon. See Flint gen. (2S). ( hildren : 3. Endo B.. b. Sept. 12, 1820; d. May 2:5, 182:5. 4. Fhebc S.. 1). Sept. J. 1822: m., May II. 1815. Samuel Futnau). See Futnam gen. 5. Marth;i .lane h. April 1. 1825: m.. .Tunc ». IS|5. .lohn F. Farker. See Farker gen. I GENEALOGIES : KENNEY. 423 (;. Almira, b. Xov. "), 1827: in., Jim. 20. lsr)S. Cnlviii P.. Dmsl-oihI). Sec I);iseoml)goii. (39). 7. Wan-pu (9), 1). Sept. K;, 182!). S. Sarali. 1). Jan. 25, 18;{2; il. Au«?. 10, 18;}2. 9. WAitKKX (7). I). Sopt. 10, 1820. Up was many ypars piii>ail in thp ni.-iinifaoturc of boots anil shoes. ITc ni. Ariana (iowinji;. Chikl: 1(>. William Clarenco, 1). Sept. 2."), 18.*)0. A blaeksmitli. He m.. Sept. 20. 1S71. IFaniet K. Fowler. See Fowler gen. KEXXEDV FAMIT.V. 1. MiciiAKi. Kkxnedy, 1)., Ireland, Dec, 18;{(;. lie beo:,n, JNIay, 18(;(;, to work for Messrs. D. Wliitino; & Sons, and has been continuonsly in their employ for more than twenty years, wlilch, eonsiderin<>; tlie many troubles of late years between employers and employees, sjieaks well of Mr. Kennedy as an employee, and of the Messrs. Whiting as employers. He has l)een for several years one of the i)oliee. Some years ago he l)uilt a house in the south part of the village, and in 1S82 he purchased the southeasterly part of the Samuel lluteliinsoii farm, lying on the south side of the Souhegan river. He m.. Ft-b. 18. 18(!0. 0"l)onnell. (.'hildren : 2. Xella, b. Feb. 15, 1861. 3. Thomas, b. X^ov. 19. 180.5. 4. Eugene, b. Xov. G, 18G7. .>. Mary. b. Aug. 11), ISOt). «. .AHchael, b. Aug. 19,1871. 7. James, b. June 19. 187.'>. 5. Patsy, b. April 10. 1875. 9. Katie, b. Xov. 7. 1877. KEXXEY FAMILY. 1. David Kknnkv was i)robably the first blaeksmith in Wilton. We learn from the transerijjt of a road, dated 17G5, that lie had a sho}) on the west side of the road, and the north side of the brook, near wliere Cragin's ftK'tory now stands. In Quarter Master Frye's ammunition account is the following item : "June 17, delivered .5.50 rounds for Cajjt. Crosby's eo. to David Kenney." He was in Capt. Goss's co. at tlie battle of Bennington. We have found no record of his family, but he undoubtedly had four children : 2. Mary, iii. Abiabam Burton. See Burton gen. (2J>). 3. Ardielaus, who was in ('apt. Crosby's co. at Bunker Hill, and in Capt. Barron's co. at Ticonderoga. 4. Daniel (G). o. David (14). «. Damki. (4), owned and i<'S. on the place owned by Xathan Cragin and F. F. Kent. He sold his farm to Walter Fisk; deed dated AprU 5. 1790. In th, 17S1. ■S. Daniel, b. July 20, 17SJ. 9. Jerusha, b. Oct. 10, 17SG. 10. Edvardus, b. Alio;. 2.-), 17S8. 11. IJctsoy, h. Sept. If), 1700. 12. David, b. June 27, 1792. 13. Iluldah, b. Jan. 4, 171)5. 14. David (5), d. 1S20; he res. on the homestead, lot No. 17, sixth ran»»'e; the house being on the south side of the road north of Cragin's shop. He sold his farm to Eliphalet rutnani and removed to Springtield. Vt., in tlie winter of 180S. lie m., Jan. IG. 1794, Sally Boynton of Mil- ford. Children: 15. David, b. Nov. 2, 1799. 10. lliram, b. Nov. 4, 1S02. 17. Sally, b. Get. 4, 1804. IH. Cleiiiens, b. Oct. 24, 1808. KEVES FAMILY. 1. ,I(>HN Keyks, son of Deacon John Keyes of Slirewsbury, Mass; l». in 1710; m., Nov. 2."), 1741, Abigail, dau. of Dea. Jonatlian Livcrmore of Northborough, 1). April 10, 1721. ChildnMi : 2. Simon (14), b. Oct., 1742. 3. Abigail, b. Dec. 20. 171:!: ni. William A. Ifawkins. See Hawkins gen. (1). 4. IMiebe. b. March 17, 174."); m. Stephen Hnss. See Buss gen (I). 5. Kiizabeth, b. April 7, 1740; m. Joshua lilandiard. See Blaiuhard gen. (3tO- ({. Sul)mit, b. Sept. 2, 1747; m. Israel Howe. See Howe gen. (1). 7. Eydia, b. May 0, 1749, m. Triali Smith. S. Sarah, l>. June 20, 1751. {). John, b. Aug. 7, 1753. 10. Thomas, b. July 8, 1755. 11. Silas (28), I). Aug. 7, 1757. 12. IJhoda, 1). March .'iO, 17.")9: m. William Hales. ,hm. Se<' l',ali'< gcu. (2). 13. Ephraim, b. March 14, 17(;i. 14. SiM. Simon, h. Aug. 1"), 17(i7. 1«. Tau'V, 1). Aug. 2'.>, 17(;!»; ui. Arleuiiis Cliilds. 17. Phehe, I). Aug. -JS. 1771 : iii. Sanuiel Slicidoii. .luu. S<-c Slii-idou gen. 18. xVbijah, I). June .{(». 177.!; d. isl.-): in.. Oet. :>. 17;i!i. Sally Abbot, dan. of Xatlianiel Abbot^. \i). Solomon, b. June ;>(), 1771. 20. Abigail, b. Oet. 14, 177."); m. Amos Lawrenee. 21. Thomas, b. Aug. 7, 1777; d. July 22, ISOl. 22. Sally, b. Dee. .'iO, 17S(); d. July 2. ISOl. 23. John, b. Mareh 2, 17S;{ ; d. Mareh S, ISdl. 24. Jedutlian, b. Mareh 2, 1785. 25. Ezra, b. July 2G, 17S7; d. Mareh 28, 1801. 26. Hannah, b. Aug. 1!), 1780; m. John Sinionds. 27. Eber, b. Feb. 4, 1792. 28. Silas (11), b. Aug. 7, 17.57; d. Aug. is, IS 10. II.' res. in Wilton, and in Prineeton and Northborough, Mass., but removed, Feb., ISO!), to Temple. IFis brother-in-law, Friah Smith, paid him for two months* ser- viee in the army at JJennington, 1777, twenty dollars. He m. Sarah Lovejoy of Methuen, who d. June 1!), ls;!0. Children ; 2», Sarah, b., Wilton, May 1, 1782. 30. Jemima, b., Prineeton, Mass., Feb. 10, 1784. 31. Silas (3J>), b., Prineeton, Dee. 29, 178"). 32. Phebe, b., Prineeton, Aug. 17, 1787. 33. Ei)hraim, b., Prineeton, Mareh 21, 1789. 34. Jonathan (42), I)., Prineeton, March 0, 1701. 35. Joanna, b., Northborough, Mass.. Feb. 7, 179;{. 3(>. Persis, b., Northborough, Mass., Feb. l.j, 179.=). 37. Abigail, b., Northborough, .Mass., May 11, 1797. 38. Warren, b., Northborough, Mass., June 2:{, 1799. He was a wheelwright and fanner, and owned and res. several years on the Heede farm in AVilton, at which period he represented the town in the I.egisla- lure one year. He sold his farm and removed to 'i'emple. lie ni.. .Nov. (1. 182.{, Luey W. Cummings of Temple. 30. Silas (31), b. Dec. 29, 1785; he res. on the homestead ol his lather in 'J'emi)le, and worked at farming and mechanical business. Hi' m. Pebecea Pratt. Children: 40. Jolm Wan-en (40), b. Sept. 17, 18;{;{. 41. Sarah L. 42. Jonathan (34), b. March G, 1791; d. April 7, 1804. He was a fanner and lived a few years on the farm now owned by William Abbot, lie sold that farm and bought and carried on successfully the fa ini for- merly owned by Joshua lllanchard. He m., Sept. ;J0, 1819, Miriam 'I'yler, who'd. Dee. 17, ls;{9. lie m., 2d, .luly 5. 1810, Dore.is Elliot ol Mason, whod. April ;{0, 1807. Children: 43. Edward, b. Aug. 5. ls2(i: d. Ant--. 2s. ls57. 11.- m.. .inn.' I. isr.o. 426 HISTORY OF WILTON. Louisa Newton of Worcester, Mass., who lived bur a few mouths after her niarriago. lie ni., 2d, Jan. .31, 1853, Eli/a Anna Elliot of Mason. 44. Silas, b. 1S22; d. Sept.. 11, 182.*). 45. Eliza Ann, b. .June 2, 1S2G; d. Feb. 2, 1847. She m., Nov. 27. ISi:,. Georo;e Lovejo\- of Milford. An infant son d. Oct. 11, 1840. 4«. Maria Lovejoy, b. Xov. .->, 1828; d. May 13, 18(10. 47. Silas, b. Feb. 28, 1831 : ni., Oct. 2.5, 1800, T/i/.zie Condon of ITarton. X. S. 48. George Henry (.5«), b. April 4, 1830. 40. John Warhkn (40), b. Sept. 17, 18.33: a fanner and res. at West Wilton. He ni., Sept. 23, 18.-)8, Betsey A. M<'lendy. who was b. Sept. 13. 1S38. ("hildren: 50. Eva S., b. Xov. !>, 1800. 51. Ada If., b. May 20, 1804. 52. Edwin W., b. .Tuly 2."), 1808. 53. Susan, b. .Tan. 21, 1872. 54. Joseph S., b. May <», 1874. 55. Otis S., b. Oct. 8, 1877. 5G. Gkokok IIkn-kv (48). b. April 4, 183(;. He res. ou the homestead of liis father, containing about 110 acres, and of out-lauds he has :> acres in Wilton and 00 in Milford. He keeps a large h<'rd of cows, and sells milk to D. Whiting & Sons. He was awhile in trade at East Wilton in company with Thomas IT. Dillon. He has served several years as select- man. TTe m., Xov. 21, 18.-)8, Abby A. GnttersoJi of MiUord". Child : 57. Arthur T.ouis. b. Dec. 2, 1802. He was one year at Tufts College. KIDDETf I'WMTT.IES. 1. I'^pniiAni KiDDKii, b. in I.yndeborough, Jan. 3, 17!)1 : d. Aug. 3. 18r.8. TTe came to Wilton in 1840, and he and his wife res. in Wilton until their death. He ni., 1810, Ketsey Boftee; h. July 28. 17!)2: d. May 14. 1878. Children: '2. .Tohn 15. (7). b. Aug. l(i, 1811. :j. Eliza, b. ^Farch 14, 1814; m. Burnham Kussell of Eyndeborougli. 4. Thomas K.. b. June!), 1817. 5. Anna, b. Sei)t. 10, 1822; d. >Tay 1."). 180S : ui. .lohu Burton. See, Burton gen. (92). G. Martha, b. Aug. 10, 182S; d. .Inly 2, 1832. 7. JOMX B. (2), 1). Aug. 10, 1811. TTe bought the farm, lot Xo. IS. tlfth range, on which Col. Philip Putnam was the original settler, and occui)ied it until after the death of his wife. lie was captain of the Eafayette Artillery co.. which held its organization for a longer period than any other military company in Xew Hampshire. He ni.. April 1."). lS3t, :\rary Itnssell. who was b.. ATout Vernon. D.'c. '.i. 1S(I7. and d.. Oct. 22. 1871). Children: S, :Maiy Oiinda, b. Oct. l.">. 1835: m. Artemas Putnam. See Putnam gen. }). .John Perkins, b. .Inly 1. 1S3S: a house painler anil re-^. in l.eom- in-^ter. Mass. He in. Al)bie Foss. GENEALOGIES : KIMBALL. 427 10. Diana, b. Nov. 7, 1S41 ; res. in Leominster, Mass.: m. Iloraoe \V. IJice, who d. Jnlv 28. 18S:^. They had two children. 1. Tllo.MAS i;. KiDDKH, soil of Jol) Kidder, I)., (Joflstowii, Sept.. 179S; il. Nov. 1, 1870. lie was a shoenialcer, and eanie to Wilton in ISSI, and worked for Messrs. Jones & Co., as loiio; as he was al)le to work, lie ni., July 4. 181;). Sarah Perkins, who d. .Tuly 27. 187!). a,2;ed 8S yrs. Children: 2. Sarah Jane (7), b. May 11», 1820. 3. Wilhani Clark, b. Noy. li), 1821. He worked lor seyeral years at shoeniakiii<«;. but for a Ions; time he has l)een in trade with his brother-in- law under the lirm-iiame of Kidder cV: Whitney. He m.. Xoy.. is IT). Caroline, dau. of Capt. Pliny Whitney of Milford: n. eh. 4. Allien Augustus, b. April 2."), 1824. He res. many j-ears in Meredith. He enlisted in the Twelfth Iiegt., X. H. V., and was promoted to sergeant. A short time before his term of three years was out, he was wounded through his left lung and shoulder IjJade which so far disabled his left arm that he is preyented from doing many kinds of work. He lias been employed for some years as an assistant at the Asylum for the Insane in Concord. He m. Julia Clinton of Bangor. Me. They had one child. 5. P]dward (14). b. Jan. (1, 182s. G. Sophronia, b. Oct. 3, 18:51; d. May SO, ISG.'). She m. il.'ury A. Fisk, and had one child that d., Aug., 180."), seyen months old. 7. SAKAir Jank (2), b. May li), 1820: m., April 2, isi:.. ,I;niic> -Martin, who came to Wilton in 1847, and has since res. here. Cbildicn: .S. George P. (Martin), b. April 10, 1848: d. Aug. 10. 180;5. ». :Mary Jane (Martin), 1). April 23, 1840; d. June 20. 180:5. 10. Frank Pierce (INFartin) (17), b. June 21, IS;").-]. 11. William Todd (Martin), b. June 17, 185.5; d. Dec. ;}, 1800. 12. Sarah Estella (.Alartin), b. Sept. 5, 1857; d. June 21, 1S0.'5. 13. Carrie (Martin), b. May 3, 1800. 14. KnwAKi) (5), 1). Jan. 0, 1828; a shoemaker. He m.. Dee. 1, 1851. Ellen Lilibey. He m., 2d, Xov. 15, 1805, Mary J. Dutton. Ciiildren : 15. Charles, b. :March 1, 18.59. 1(>. Xellie M., b. March 28, 1801. Slu' m.. -fan. :50. ISSO. Henry Tracy, and 'res. in Fitchburg. 17. Frank Pieuck (Martin) (10), !.. Jun(> 21, 18.5:s. He has been for many years oyerseer in the spinning room of Hillsl)orongh Mills in West Milford, Pine Valley. He m., Sept. 25, 1877, Myra Eli/,al)eth Hoi.- kins, 1). Dec. 20, 18.5:5. Children : IS. Ernest Pichard (Martin), b. Oct. 11, 1878. V.}. Frank Perley (Martin), 1). Sept. 20. 1880. KIMHAPI. FAMILY. 1. John Kimuai.i.. b. M.arch s, 1707: d. Dec. 1:5.18.5:5. His parents belonged in Wenham, .Mass.. and had a familv of Iwehe children, of 428 HISTORY OF WILTON. whom lie w.is the tliiid. lie was a slioi'-niaker i)j' traclo and lived in Tom- plc until 1S02, when he l)ouoht the farm of Ahijah l*errv in the southwefJt part of Wilton, and removed then". He was a prosperous farmer and a good citizen. He m.. 1797, Abigail Billing-s, who d. Oct. ;n. isll : m.. 2d, Ai)nl 11, ISKJ, Anna, dau. of J'ov. Jonathan I.ivermorc wlio d. June 5, 182-1. See fJvermore gen. He m., JJd, Mareh 2(1. 1X21). .Vih. 18:{8. Ho settled in Lowell, and was for several years i)rOprietor of the Livermore House, at that time one of the lirst hotels there. He was afterwards appointed deputy sheriff. He m., April 29, 1823, Hannah King of AVilton. See King gen. (11). Children: 14. John Francis, b., Lowell, Mass., Sept. 2:{, 1824. He res. in Low- ell, and is president of the Appleton National Bank. He m.. Auti'. 27. 1847, Claia Blanchard of Wilton. See Blanchard gen. (G9). 15. Harriet Maria (44), h., Lowell, Mass., Dec. 20, 1825. 16. Henry Lee, b., Lowell, Mass., July 17, 1828; d. Nov. 2, 18:i2. 17. :Mary Elizabeth (4J)), b., Lowell, Mass., July 24, 1834. IM. Charles I?aymond (56), b., Lowell, Mass., June 11, 18;J7. 1». Anna Hint (3), I)., Temple, Aug. 4, 1800; d. May 10, 1804. She m., ]\ray 29, 182.'{. :Moses Spalding, and res. in. Wilton. See Spalding gen.. Children: 20. Edward Henry (Spalding), b., Wilton, Man'h 12, 1S2:.. 21. Isaac Kimball (Spalding), b., Wilton, July 21, 182(>; deceased. 22. AVilliam IJitter (Spalding), b., Wilton, April 8, 1828. 23. John Augustine (Spalding), b., Wilton. May 29, 18;{7. 24. Acii.sAii (5), b. Oct. .W, 1804; res. in Lowell, Mass.. and ot late years in Boston. She m., Oct. 12, 18:$0. John McAlvin of Lowell, who was b., Antrim, Jan. 9, 1800. and d., Lowell, Fel). :>, 1800. Children : 25. John Henry (McAlvin), b., Low«'ll, Aug. 2, 18;!1 : res. in Lowell. and is a ))rosi)erous business man; city treasurer from 1809 to 188;!. He m., Jan. 4, 18,-,|, N,>ino y\. Ives of Fittsford, Vt. ; li ch. 26. William Kranci< (.McAlvin). b.. Lowell. March 27. is;!:!: d. Jnlv 29, 18:{|. GENEALOGIES : KIMBALL. 429 27. Graiivilk' Kiiiihall (Mc-Alviii), h.. Lowell, .luly U. iSiM; ics. in Boston, anil is su[)C'rint('n(l('nt of the Aged Glen's Home. 2S. Franees .)ane (MeAlvin), b., Lowell, Ainil 12. is;{.^: ni., Oct. 25. ISOli. Stephen 15. Smith of Lowell; 1 ch. IJes. Boston. 29. Annie Emily (MeAlvin), b., Lowell, Feb. 12, 1S4(); i-es. Boston. 30. (Jeorire Warren CVfeAlvin). b., Lowell, Auj;. 0, 1S1:{; d. ,Ian. 10. 1845. :n. AUULSTIXK (8), b., Wilton, .luly i>, ISIO; d. Sept. 10, 184S ; set- tled in Nashville, Teun.; ui. Mrs. Jones of Louisville, Ky. Child: 32. Granville; is about forty years of a^e; is a travellinji: freifjht au;ent for the ^Iiehij?au Southern U. U. 33. Samii:i. Livi;umoke (9), b., Wilton, Jan. 10, 1817; res. on the homestead in AN'ilton, and is a prosperous farmer. He m., Sept. 5, 1849, Bet.sey E. Graves, wlio was b., Mt. Ilolly. Vt., T'eb. 12, 1827, and d. Feb. 0,1870. Children: 34. A dau.i^hter I), and d. Dec. 30, 18r)l. 35. John IJaymond (G3), b., Wilton, :\Liy 10, LS.');}. 361 Anna Liverniore («()), b., Wilton, :\Lircli ;jO, 1855. 37. Mary Ellen (GJ)). b., Wilton, Nov. 15, 1857. 3fS. Al)by Isabelle. b., Wilton. Nov. 20, 1860; m.. Dee. 25, 1885, (Jeorge M. Batehehier of Wilton. See Batchclder yudeborough. Children : 07. Samuel Kimball (Tarbell), b., Lyndcborough, Jan. 2, 1880. 08. Josephine Frances (Tarbell), b., Lyndel)orough, July 15, 1881. m. Mahv Ei.lkn (37), b., Wilton, Nov. 15. 1857; lias lived in Andicrst a.nd Nashua. She m., Dec. 25, 1881, Frank Wheeler. Children : 70. liessie Mny (Wheeler), b., Amherst, April 12, 1883. 71. Karl Winficld (Wheeler), b., Nashua, Jan. 28, 188fi. KING FAJIILY. 1. IJiciiAKiJ KiN<; is described in a deed, given at Chelmsford, Mass., April 21, 1753, as " a cabinet maker & Joyner." lie renu)ved to Wilton in 17()0, and bought of James Maxwell, lot No. 3, eiglith range. He purchased, March 2, 1774, a pew in the then new meeting-house, situated against the south wall, front of the house, and the second west of the front entrance. The deed is still extant. His foot lathes remained in his shop many years after his death, and specimens of his handicraft, anticpie and substantial, are still in existence. His granddaughter, ^Irs. Sarah K. 'I'hurston of Far Rockuway, N. V., still living in the ninety-second year of her age, well remembers him and his excellent character. His daughters were distinguished for beauty of person, and amiability of disposition. They were also noted for industry and houseliold virtues. He m. Lucy liutterlield, who d., Wilton, Sept. 13, 1783, aged .50 yrs. He m., 2d, Sarah Wooley of Westford. Mass., who d. 1808. Children : 2. Lucy, b. May 18, 1700; d., Andover, Vt., Nov. 18, 1812. She res. first in Mason, and removed, about 1704, to Andover, Vt., experiencing the many hardships of pioneer life. She m., pec. 30, 1781. Joseph Abbot, Jun., who was b., 1758, and d., 18.35. They had six cliikhcM. llie births of two of them being recorded in Willon. 3. Mary, b., 1702; d. Sept. 25, 1854. She m., Nov. 5, 1782, Joseph Chandler of Andover, Mass., wlio d. Nov. 3, 1815. She liad ten children, the descendants of whom arc scattered far and wide. One of the daughtt-is was the wife of Deacon Oliver IJarrett. See Barrett gen. (14). •t. Itetsey, b. June 20, 1704. She res. in Keene, and had nine cbildrt n. three by her first husband and six by her sec()nd one. She nu. .lune .'!0, 1785, Joseph Abbot, 3d, and m., 2d, Thomas IJaker. 5. Henning (7), b. July 11, 1707. 0. Sarah, b. about 1775; d. Sept. 3, 1704. 7. 15i;NNiN(i (5), b. July 11, 1707; d. Oct. 14, 1845. He was a pros- perous farmer, and of sterling character. He m., Nov. 10, 1701, Abigail, GENEALOGIES : KING. 431 dan. of A.rarch iJl, 1S47, Nathaniel Thurston, who was b. Jtuie 2:{, 17!)7, and d.. Wilton, April 4, 1874. 10. Abigail, b. May 1, 17lt!t; d. Fel). 4, 1887. She ui. Samuel Mayiuird of Brooklyn, X. V., who was b., Shrewsbury, ;Mass., May 29, 17S7, and d.. Flatbush, X. V.. March (J, 1872, aged 8.t years. 11. Hannah, b. June 28, ISOl ; d. Aug. 10, 1870. She m., April 20, 182;{, .John Kind>all, who was 1). June 7, 1798, and d. Aug. .5, 1838. See Kindjall gen. (13). 12. Clarissa, b. Marcli 7, 1804 ; d. Aug. 8. I88.1. Slie m.. April 11, 182(1, Calvin Gray. See Gray gen. (73). 13. Mary, b. Jan. 4, 1807 ; d. May 1, 188.'). lies, in Wilton and Groton, Mass. She m., Dec. 2"), 1828, Isaiah Mansur. See Mansur gen. 14. Sanford (23), b. June 23, 1811. 15. Samuel (8), b. Aug. 2(), 179.5; d. June 20, 18G2. lie was a farmer and res. in Wilton; a man of great physical vigor. He once mowed on a wager six acres of grass in one day between suiu'ise and sunset. He was widely known as an olHcer in the militia, and was commissioned, July 1. 1829, as Col. of the 22d IJegt. of X. II. militia. He was also captain of a volunteer company, called the " Miller Guards," which received a splen- did standard from Gen. James ^Miller. On two occasions, in 1840 and 1801. he ollered Ins services to the country as a soldier. He was a man of generous impulses and enthusiasm. He m., Sept.. 181G. Kebccca I'ark- hurst, who d. June 9, 1817, aged 24. He m., 2d, Jan 27, 1820, Lydia, dau. of Kev. Jonathan Livermore, who d. March 4, 1871, aged 78. Children : 16. IJebecca, b. June 1, 1817. She res. in Andover, Mass. She m.. May 15, 183G, Daniel P. Goldsmith, who d. Oct. 31, 1844. She m.. 2d. Dec. 28, 184(5, Benjamin Goldsmith of Jamaica Plain, ^Mass. 17. EHzabeth "(2«), b. 1822. 18. John, b. Jan. 1, 1820; res. in Charlestown. Mass.: a railroad clerk and superintendent of freight depot. 19. George, b. Dec. 29, 1829; res. in Charlestown, Mass. ; a railroad clerk. 20. Josephine, b. Feb. 22. 1833; m. Henry P.. Hunter: has res. in Lan- caster, Ohio, and in Dakota. 21. Henry L., b. Dec. 21, 1834; a farmer, and res. in Petersham, Mass. 22. Mary W. (20), b. Felj. 4, 1838. 23. Sankoim) (14), b. June 23, 1811 ; d. in Temple Sept. G, 18.-)9. He was for many yi^ars a successful teacher. He purchased a farm in Tem- ple and si»ent the last years of liis life in agricultural pursuits. He was nmch respected. He m., Dec. 31, 1840, Susan Burnham of Pelham. who was b. April 19, 1818, and d., Lowell, Sept. .5, 1872. Children : 432 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 24. Charles Kraiifis. ],.. \\iltoii, Jan. W, lM:i. lie was fitted for eol- le^e at Appleton Aeadenij', New Ipswich, and at the Loweil Ilij^h Sehool, and grad., Dartinoutli College. 18G7, the seeond in his class. Ht; lias been principal of a j^rannnar school in New Bedford, Mass., of the Collins School in Gloucester, and of the Lewis Scliool in Boston; the last position he still holds. lie opened, in 18S.5, at Saratoga. X. A'., "The National Siiiiini(!r School of Methods," the first and only institution of its kind in this country, designed to teach the art of pedagogy. He has also organ- ized '• The Teachers" National Reading (.'ircle." lie has made a specialty of geography, and is recognized by his writings and lectures as an author- ity on that subject. He has also preached for churches destitute of i>as- tors. He ni., Aug. 1, 1807, Elizabeth Boardnian of Lowell, who was b. Sept. 28, 1842, in Preston, England. 25. Abbie Ann, b., Wilton, 184(5; ni., Nov. 21», 1880. Warren IJurnhani. and res. in Chicago. 2G. Elizahetii (17), b. 1822; has res. in liancaster and Cincinnati. Ohio. She ni., July 15, 1844, Henry C. Whitman, son of Rev. Natlianiel Whitman of Billerica, Mass. ; a distinguished lawyer and judge. Children : 27. Henry Medill (Whitman), b. June 24, 1845; a graduate of Har- vard University, 18()8; d. Aug. 16, 18G0. 28. Chauuing Wood (Whitman), b, Aug. 24, 1840; a graduate of Har- vard University, 18(58. He has been for several years United States Con- sul at Hudderslield, England. He m. 31ary Eels, Marcli, 1871, who d.. 1872. He m., 2d, Sept. 18, 1875, in Iludderstield, Mary England. He lias one son, Henry, who was b. Eeb. 18, 1872. 29. Makv W. (22), b. Feb. 4, 1838; res. in (Greenville. She m., Jan. 2!), 185!J, James Taft, justice of the peace and postmaster. ( liildren : 30. Herbert J. (Taft), b. Sept. 1, 1800; a lawyer, and res. in Green- ville; m., Oct. 21, 1885, Ida F. Chamberlain. 31. Josepliine M. (Taft), b. Sept. 20, 18G2. 32. Florence (Taft), b. Sept. 20, 1800. 33. Winifred Livcrmore (Taft), b. April 28, 1870. 3-1. Beatrice King (Taft). b. Ai)ril 28. 1870. KNIGHT FA:\IILIES. 1. W I LDKK Knkuit came to Wilton wlicn advani-ed in age. He and his wife resided here the remainder of their lives. His wife, Lucinda Kniglit. d. Nov. 25, 1807, aged 07 yrs. He d. Feb. 28, 1870, aged 80 yrs. I. l)AVii> Knkuit res. a few years in Wilton. He d. Nov. K;, is.V.). aged 00 yrs. Candace, widow of David Knight, d. Dec. 7. 180;{. aged 00 years. LAN( EV FAMILY. 1. GK-<^^^rXii-AXi. y^ ^^^^'-iO'T^ HEllOTYPt PRIKT.NG CO. JOST GENKALOGIES : LANE. 433 177.}, at llial dcphtrablc aeeidciit ot tlic lall o( the incL-tiiig-housp fraiiic. ChiUlifii by liis will", Eli/alK-lh ; •2. George, '>. Nov. 11, 17(i(;; d. April o, 1S4;»; a ics. of Wilton dmiiig his life. He built the house that was owned many years l)y Isaac Hlaueh- ard and Isaac- lilanchard, Jun., and also the one opposite (Gardner Blanehanrs that was burned down years ago. 'Vhv houses he built, being long and of one story, were called " Lancey's saw-mills."' lie was a good hewer of timber, and could make a good frame, lie was noted for talking to liimself. lie m., Oct. IC, 1794, Betsey, dau. of John and Sarah Stevens, who d. June 25, 1S4S, aged 77 yrs. 3. William, b. May 29, 1708. 4. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 1.-), 1772. 5. Zairheus. b. Dee. 12, 177;^. LANE FAMILIES. 1. WiLHA.M Lank, b., Meredith, Jan. 19, 1822; was from Eaconia. He came to Wilton and worked for a while for Asa Jones antl was for several years in eompany with him in the manufacture of boots and shoes, lie was also several years at Milford in company with Mills & Lewis in the same business, lie started in the leather trade in Boston, but was a heavy sufterer at the time of the great tire. Soon after he removed to Chicago, and eventually to Minneapolis and Boston. While in Wilton, he held ollices in the militia, and was the last lieut.-col. of the 22d Kegt. lie also served one year as selectman, and one year as representative to the Legislature. He m., April 2, 184."), Emily, dau. of Capt. David Wilson. She was b., Wilton, Feb. 27, 1820, and d., Minneapolis, Minn.. July 15, 1887. Cliildren: 2. Helen Isabelle (4), b., Wilton, Feb. 11, 1840. 3. Emily Frances (0), b. Aug. 5, 1848. 4. Helkx Isabkllic (2), b., Wilton, Feb. 11, 1840; m., July 28, 1808, Melville Emerson Wel>b, 31. D., who was b. March 3, 184;j, and res. iu Boston. Children : 5. Koy Lane (Webb), !>., Saccarappa, Me., Sept. 20, 1809; d. Sept. .'{0, 1809. G. Melville Emerson (Webb), b., Boston, Feb. 21, 1870. 7. Helen Sampson (Webb), b., Boston, April 1, 1881. 8. Mortimer Bruce (Webb), b., Boston, Aug. 27, 1882. 1), Emily Fhanx'ICS (3), b., Wilton, Aug. 5, 1848; d. July 8, 1873; m., Jan. .n, 1871, John Dane lloll. who was 1).. Milford. Jan. 12. 1844, and d. .luly 28, 1872. Child: 10. Melvillena Lane (Holt), b.. lioslon. March 4. 1S7;{. 1. John Lank was b., Ireland, June 23, 1821. He came to America in 1849, and worked for the Wilton Co. until their mill was burned in 1872. In 1877, he bought the farm in the southeast part of Wilton, on 434 lllSTOKY OF WILTON. whiili IJciijainiii UliiiKli.ini orif^iiially x'ttlctK wlicrc hv lia> .-iiu-c ro. He in., Oct. 11), IS,") I, Kalheriiif Slu-a. ( liildicii : 2. Joliii, h. July r.l, IS.")."). 3. Daniel. 1>. Oct. S. 1S,")(;. 4. Kalu'. 1). M.iirh •_', 1S,-)1»: iii., ()i-(. 21. 1SS;{. Tliouia.- Cooley. See Cooioy fil'ii. (1). 5. Mary Ann. h. V\'h. 1,"), ISdO; d. ,Ian. !l. ISSl. I.AN(;l)l-:!.F. 1 A.M!I,^. 1. ,I()si;ni !.an(;i)i:li., son ol Mark I), l.an^nh'ii, was h., .Moni \vv- non, .Sept. .{(», 1S2(). lie i-anic lo Wilton in ISll), ami opna-*! a livny stabli', in whirh l)usiness lio lias continui-tl to the prt'scnl time. His teams are always in <;ood order, lie was for two years landlord of tlio hotel, lie m., July I, 1S.");{, t^arah J. (Jowinja:, wlio d. .Sept. 7, 1S77, aged 42 yrs. lie ni., 2d, Jan. 7, ISSO, Mrs. Mary H. Barron. Cliiidren : 2. Ida 15., I). Deo. 1, IS.")."); m. (ieorf>-e A. Carter. a. Luther Mark. h. June 12, ISSl. I.AWIJKXCK FAMILY. 1. Amos Lawkknck was at two dilVerent times a res. of Willon. lie was from Ilollis, a eooper liy trade, and lived several years on the place now owned Ity John li. lliekey. He m.. Nov. 10, 17!)."), Abigail, dan. of Simeon Keyes of Wilton. See Keyes gen. (20). Children: 2. Sally, 1)., Ilillsborougli, Ai)ril (i. 17!I7; m. William lllamiiani. They were living a few years since in New York city. 3. Abigail, b., Wilton, April IG, 171)!). 4. Ikoxalana, b., Enosburgh, Vt., Nov. M, ISOl. She m. .losei)h Burtt. See Burtt gen. (1). 5. Lecty, b., Hurlington, \t., Dec. 2'.i, 1S(»3. O. Friend, b., Burlington, Vt., June 1, LS()(i. 7. liufus Wheeler, b., Burlington, Vt., Sept. (i. ISOS. H. Anu)s, b., Lyndel»orough, Feb. 27. 1S12; a l)lacksmilh. 0. Eber Keyes, b., Wilton, June 7, ISKt; drowned in ( raginV pond. Green lield. 10. Obedi.ih Witherell, b.. Wilton. Aprils:?, ISIO. LEWIS FAMILY. 1. John Lkwis, b., Ilenniker, March 22, 170."). He lived for tifty years in CJoshen, and came to Wilton in 1S7S, ronnirkable .at that time for vigor and activity, lie m.. May (>, lS17,.loanna Holt, who d. Dec. (!. ISS."., agedS.s. Child: 2. C.M.VIN 11., b. March 27. 182.".. lie came lo Wilton March. is:,l. lie has .served several years as police ollicer, three ye.irs as selet-tman and eight years as overseer of the poor. He m., Nov. 27, 1S.")1, Hannah A. Trow, who d., April 1, ISdi). aged ;{S yrs., 7 mos. He m.. 2d. Nov. OKNKALOCIKS : MVKKMOKK. 435 K., |S(;'.I, Ddiimla IJ. Iliililiiiisoii. Sec IluU-hiiisoii ;j»'ii. (H.'{ i. ( liildicii : 3. Kllii .liiiic, b. .Imic .{, IS.-.J ; (I. All}?, ;JI, 1S5(;. 4. (liailic, l». JuiK" S, 1S.-,S; (I. July 22, 1S(!I. M\(<)IA I AMI[>V. 1. Sktii l.iNf^oi.N was a native of Wcsli'ni, now callcfi VVairni, Mass., and was of Kn;;lisli (k'sn-nt. He was a well-to-do farin(M-, and kcjil, a iaifi;*' dairy, lie ni. .IcMuinia Miller, a native of llollislon, Mass. She was of (Jernian deseent. Cliild : 2. INCKKASK Sc.MNKK, 1)., Waiien. .hine 20, 17'.t!t, the yoini^est of ei-^hUhildren. lie grad., Valo College, 1822, and studied theolof^y. lie was ordained as i>astoi- of the (Jon*^, (Jhurch, (jardnor, Mass., June 10, IS2I, wImmc lu' remained eiji^hteen 3'ears. Mis last settlenuint was oyer the rnitarian Cliureli in Wilton, where he still res., in his ninetieth year; the oldest minister in his denomination; a venerable patriarth whom all who know him revere and love. He was for ten years chaplain of t he Comity Farm. See paj^'e 17!». lie m., 1S22, (Jratia Kli/.a Smith, who d., 1SJ7; the dau. of Nathan Smith, M. 1)., professor in the; Medical l>e[»art- ment of Vale CoIlej?e. lie m., 2d, (iardner, .Mass., 1847, .Mrs. Abbie liar- wood, whose maidcMi name was Comer. His lirst wife was the mother of ten children, six of whom are livinj;; his s(!cond wife; of two children, oiw of whom is livinj^. All the s(!ven children still living;- have married. Oik; dau. is a widow li'^cd (il yrs. TIk! eldest Mtn, a^ed (K), <;rad. at Dartmouth Colle;?e and at the Medical Colle^^c in Haltimore and has been an eminent practisin-; physician in Washinj^ton, 1). C, for more than lU) years. The second son, aged 17, was an olliciM- during the greater part of tin- Itelxillion, and returned as col. of the Sixth itegt., Vt. V. He now has command of a military post, as an olllcer of the regular army. A dau., Abbie. m., Oct. 17, 1875, George VV. Bridges. See Bridges gen. (2J)). MVKltMOHK lAMlLV. 1. John Livkk.Mohi:, baptized Sept. :i(), HJOl, d. Aj)ril II, KWl, aged 78. He is supposed to be the; ancestor of all the l/ivermon-s in the United States. The family lived in Little Thurloe, Sullolk, England. Their name was variously spcdled, in the illiterate habit of the tim(!s, Leather- more, Lithermore, Lyvermore, Lyvermer, and Leverniore. John Liver- moH! (iuibarked at Ipswich in Ai»ril, ItKU, on board tlie Francis, John Cutting, master, for America. He was a potter by trade. He was 28 years old. His first res. in the United States is not known, but in 1(;I2 he was a freeman in VV^atertowii, Mass. Jlis wife's name was (Jrace and she d. in <'helinsford, Mass. The tradition is that she came over later than her hnsbaiid, after he had r-staijlished a home for his family. Th(!y had nine children, some of whom were born in England. 2. Samikk, sixth child of pnicediiig John and (irace Livermore. b. KilO; freeman, May :n, 1071; d. I>ec. 5, l(i!)(). He was a maltster. He m. Anna Bridge, June I, l(i8S, who d. Aug. 2-<, 1727, ag(Ml 81. They had twelve children. 436 HISTORY OF WILTON. ;j. JoxATHAX. tlic .-;ixtli cliild of piveodiu';. b. Ai)nl 10, 1G78 ; d. Nov., 1705. of a hurt in the stomach. He was a tanner by trade and res. in Watertown. lie ni., Nov. 23, 1691), llebecca Barnes. They had four chil- dren, the first of wiioni was: 4. Jonathan, b. Au^. 10, 1700: d. April 21, 1801, aj?ed 100 years, eight months, and five days, liaving touched upon three centuries, tlie 17th, ISth and l!>th. After he was 100 years old, he was able to ride out eight miles from home on horseback, and back again the same day. He lived in tJiat i)art of ^Vestborollgh, wliich was afterwards set ott' as a separate townsliip, and called Northborough, of which he was the first town clerk. He was deacon of the Cong. Ch., and much engaged in pub- lic business as a survej'or, ;ind in laying out new townships. He was a patriarch much respected in his day and generation. He m., June 23. 1723, Abigail Kail. He m'., 2d, Xov.' IG, 177r>. Jane Dunlap. He had by his first wife eleven children, of whom the fiftli was : 5. Jonathan, b. Dec. 7, 1729; d. suddenly July 20, 1809. He grad. Harvard College, 1700, and was ordained as the first pastor of the Cong. Ch. in Wilton, Dec. 14, 17(53, and resigned, Feb., 1777. For notices of his life see pages 130, 132, 2.52, 2.53. He m., .Sept. 14, 1769, Elizabeth Kidder of Billerica, Mass., who d. Dec. 12, 1822, aged 7;». Children : 6. Jonathan (16), b. July 10, 1770. 7. Elizabeth, b. June 11, 1772; d. April 15, 1842; unm. 8. Mary, b. July 26, 1774 ; d. June 19, 1797. 9. Xathan, b. Oct. 7, 177G; d. Feb. 23, 1852. 10. Solomon Kidder (19), b. March 2. 1779. 11. Anna (28), b. Aug. 20, 1781. 12. Samuel, b. April 14, 1784; d. Dec, 1786. 13. Samuel, b. Dec. 12, 1786; d. July, 1788. 14. Sarah White, b. July 20, 1789; d. July 3, 1874; unm. She was a teacher for many years, and wrote many pieces of fugitive poetry and prose. 15. Lydia (33), b. May 20, 1792. 1«. Jonath.\n (G), b. July 10, 1770; d. suddenly Dec. 24, 1815. lie was a farmer, and res. on the homestead. He took great interest in the political history of the countrj^, and was endowed with a remarkably retentive and reliable memory. He m.. May 19, 1808, Abigail Abbot, dau. of Maj. Abiel Abbot. She d. June 5, 1812. Children : 17. Jonathan (42), b. April 24, 1809. 18. Abiel Abbot, b. Oct. 30, 1811 ; fitted for college at Philips Exeter Academy; grad. Harvard College, 1833. and at the Cambridge Divinity Scliool, 1836. He was ordained over the Cong. Ch. in Keene, Nov. 2, 1S36. and was pastor of the society until :May, 1850. He was pastor of the Unitariaji Church in Cincinnati, O., from 1850 till 1856; and of Hope Ch. in Vonkers, N. V., from 1856 till 1863, since which time he has been pres- ident of the Meadville, Peinisylvania, Theological School. He was also editor of the Christian Inquirer, New York, from Jan. 1, 1857, till Sept., 1863. He m.. May 17, 1838, Elizabeth D. Abbot of Windham, who d. Sept. 13, 1879. He m., 2d, June 18, 1883, Mrs. Mary A. (Keating) Moore, wlio GENEALOGIES : LIVERMORE. 437 lia>J tAvo (.•hihlroii, Kev. Walror ('. Moore of Pepperell. ^lass.. and Maltol A. >Iooic. lt>. SoLOMox KiDDKK (10). 1). March 2, 1779; il. . 111.. July C. ISKl, Al)io:ail A. Jarvi* of (anihridso. Mass. Cliildn'ii : 20. Leonard Jarvi.«, b. April 15, ISll ; d. Nov. 28. 1822. 21. Henry Lee. h. Aug:. •'}. 1812; d. Dec. 7, 1847. He \va« .1 ineivliant in Baltiinorc. and 111. Mary >[. Hobby, who d. witliin a year after lier marriage. 22. Thomas Atkins (4S). I). Feb. 7, 1814. 23. ElizaberlK b. Dec. 22, ISl.-); d. June, 1817. 24. Elizabeth .\l)igail, b. March 28, 1818. 25. IJebecca Parkman Jarvis (57), b. Dec. .il. ISl'.i. 20. Leonard Jarvis (GO), b. Dec. 8, 1822. 27. :Mary, b. Sept. 18. 182.") ; d. Nov. 10. IS.'W). She m.. Sept.. 1849, Frederic Fish of Fairliaven, ^fass. 28. AXNA (11), b. Aug. 20, 1781 ; d. suddenly June .-), 1824. • Slie m.. April 11. 1810, John Kimball. See Kimball gen. (1). (children : 29. Samuel Livermore (Kimball), b. Jan. 10, 1817. 30. Abigail (Kimball), b. :\rarcli 14. 1810; d. Dec. 29, I88O. 31. Jonathan Bowers (Kimball), b. May 10, 1821. 32. :Mary (Kimball), b. Feb. ;J, 182;^ ; d." Aug. 17. 182.-i. 33. Lydia (15), b. May 20. 1792; m., Jan. 27, 1820, Samuel King. See King gen. (15). < hildren : 34. Elizabeth (King), b. April 18. 1821. 35. Mary (King), b. Sept. 23, 1824; d. Dec. 13. 1824. 36. John (King), b. Jan. 7, 182G. 37. (ieorge (King), b. Oct. 0, 1829. 38. :Mary ( King), 1). June .•), 18;{1 ; d. July 2(i. 18:}2. 39. Josephine (King), b. Feb. 21, 18;{;{. 40. Henry Lee (King), b. Dec. 20, 18;?4. 41. >rary Wilson (King), b. Feb. 4, 1838. 42. Jonathan (17), b. April 24, 1809; d. June 18, 1887. He built a house on the homestead, and was engaged in the farming and milling l)usiness. He ni., Aug. lo, 1833, ^[rs. Dorcas (Holt) Blodgett, wlio was b. :\Iay 23, 1809, and d. Feb. 13, 1887. See Holt gen. (195). Children : 43. Abigail Abbot, b. Jan. 7, 18,3."); m., Aug. 12, 1858, Eliphalet V. Daseoinb. See Dascomb gen. (41). They res. in AVilton. 44. Al)iel Abbot, b. Feb. 23, 1838; he enlisted Oct. 25, 1801. in Co. 15.. Eighth IJegt., X. H. V.; d. July 3, 1803, at Port Hudson. La. The Wilton branch of the Grand Army Post is named after liini. 45. Henry Harrison, b. Oct. 12, 1840; d. Sept. 5, 1843. 46. Mary Elizalieth, b. Aug. 29, 1844; m., Jan. 8, 1871. .Martin Andrew Pockwood, and res. in Brookline. 47. Henry Harrison (71), b. Feb. 8. 1818. 438 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 48. Thomas Atkins (22), b. Feb. 7, 1814; d.. Burlington, la.. April 24, 1802. lie was a dentist. lie ni., Sept., 1841, Harriot E. Smith of Galena, 111. lie ui., 2il, Alary t'. I.augdon. Children: 41). Thomas Leonard, b. Aug. 28, 1S42; d. Sept. 2;{, 184;}. 50. Thomas Leonard Jarvis, b. Feb. 7, 1844. A lawyer in P.oston; a colonel in the I'nion army in the Civil war. He m. Miss Daniels of Mil- ford, and has several children : 51. .Tames Kidder, b. Dec. 12, ISl."); d. :May .'?1. 184f». on a Journey to California. 52. Charles W., b., Sacramento, Cal., Sept. 2(1, 18.")(). 53. Mary Klizabeth, b.. Nevada City. Cal.. Dec. 1:5. 18.-)2 : .d. .Fan. s 1808. 54. William Henry Lee, res. St. Paul, Minn. 55. Harriet Elizabeth, m., Sept. 1884, John Walter Wells. 56. Nathaniel Lyon, res. in Motley, Minn. 57. Ekuecca p. J. (25), b. Dec. 31, 1819; d., Milford. Oct. 0, 1S8(J. She res. at Baltimore; m., Aug. 24, 1841, Joseph C. Maiming, who il. June 17, 1884. Children: 58. ^Thvy Elizabeth (Manning), b. Aug. 2."), 1812; d. Feb. 1!), 1872. 59. Charles H. (Manning), b. June 1). 1844; is an engineer on retired list of the U. S. Navy; m., 1871, Fanny L. Bartlett, and has three sons. 60. Jarvis C. (Manning), b. Nov. .'50. 181.-); d. by falling from a window, Oct. 2. 1840. 61. Joseph C. (Manning), b. July 20, 1847. A clerk in a bank: m.. Jan., 1874, Laura R. Darley, and has five daughters. 62. Rebecca L. (Manning), b. July 8, 1849; d. March IT), 188--). 63. Henry Livermore (Manning), b. Jan. 11, 18.-)2; d. Dec. 1, 1880. 64. Cleveland Pratt (Manning), b. May 28, 18r)4. He is a contidential clerk and property agent; m., June .'), 1888, Miss Itussell of Baltimore. 65. Leonard Jarvis (.Manning), b. May 11, 18.10; grad., Harvard Col- lege, 1870; a teacher in the High School. Medford. :Ma ss. : m.. 1877. Mrs. Lina Cleveland. 66. Lkonaud Jarvis (26), b. Dec. 8, 1822; d., Cambridge, May ;{(). 1800. He grad., Harvard f"ollege, 1842, and from the Cambridge Divinity School in 184(J. He was a I'nitarian minister, pastor of the churches i,n East Boston, Lexington, Clinton and Dauvers; editor of the first edition of the Hymn and Tune l)ook of the American rnitarian Association. He m. Alary Ann C. Perkins of Groton, Mas.s. Children : 67. Allina Mary, b.. East Boston, April 1, 1848; d.. Chariest own. Alass., jNIarch 2;}, 1881. She m. I'nitarian minister, and had one d. Oct. 1.-), 1882. 68. Clara Perkins, b., (J rot on. Frederic Perry Fish, a lawyer: children : 61L Josepii I'crkins. b.. Clint< neer and res. in P.oston: m.. () several children. , Dec. l.}. 1870, Pev . Pitt Dillingh! im. a child. Leoi lard Pitt, b. Feb. 10. If ^81 . and 1. Mas> ^.. .M; ;iy 27. 18.- )1 : m.. April 7. ISSO. : res. in Camhridgf. and has se ■vera 1 on. M; ;iss.. Fel). 19. 1 8.-).-); is a civ il engi- )ct. .-). 188( 1. Agnes A. IJoberfs. ,- IIU 1 lias GENEALOGIES : LOVEJOY. 439 70. Henry Jarvi?, b., Lexington, Mass.. May 27. 180.'); grnil. at Har- vard Colloofp, 1S87. 71. IlKNlfY TiAKllisox (47), b. Feb. 8, 1848; ros. on tlio honiestoad. and ifi ongagod in fanning and milling. lie m., Marcli 2:5, 187!», Marllia K. Doynton. Soe Boynton gon. (7). Children: 72. Abicl Abl)Ot, i). Dec-'. 22, 187!). 73. Leon .Fonatliau, b. July 18, 1883; d. .June 21, 1887. 74. Olive Boynton, b. Dec. 22, 1880. An interesting christening service took place Aug., 1880, at the house built by IJev. Jonathan Liverniore about one Ixundred and twenty-five years ago. Five ministers and a large number of parents and friends were l)rescnt. Five infants, three small children, four misses and one lad were ljai)tized, all but one of wlioni were descendants or relatives of tlie Liver- more family. LOVETT FAMILY . 1. Joiix LovKTT was in Wilton as early as 1795. His tax was but a trifle more than a poll tax until 1802, when he bought the place now owned by Albert Townsend, on which lie res. till he sold tlie farm to John Mack in 1812, wlien he left tlie town. Children by his wife, Catliarine : 2. Deborah, b. March 18, 1801. 3. James, b. Feb. 8, 1802. 4. Catharine, 1). Scjjt. 18, 1804; d. young. 5. Catharine, b. March 7, 180(). G. Anna T>ivermore, b. April 27, 1808. 1. Balch Lovktt, supposed to be a brother of John Lovett, was taxed in Wilton in 180."), and the two succeeding years. Ho was a noted rliymester, ready at any time to exhibit his skill. After tlie death of I»ev. Abel Fiske, the house in which he lived was occupied for a time as a tavern, the sign hanging on the white oak tree wliich still stands there. Lovett, with others, being on tlie street near by, is asked to make a rhyme. Without hesitation, pointing to the sign, he said : ■' Lpon that tree a sign I sec, all covcrrd up with leaves; That house was once a house ol' prayer, but now a den of tliieves." LOVEJOV FAMILIES. 1. MIOSES LOVKJOV came to Wilton and settled where .lohn McGregor now lives. He was enrolled, Sept. 20, 1777, in ('apt. Philip Putnam's co.. Col. Nichols's regt., that Joined the northern continental army at Sara- toga. Children by liis wife, Dorcas : 2. Moses (7), b. :\Lirch 2!). 1778. 3. Dorcas, b. May .'{O, 1780. 4. Henry, b. May 14, 1782. :>. Fz<'kiel, b. Xov. 14. 17S1 ; in.. Feb.. IslO. Eunice Cage. «. Hannah, b. June 22, 1787. 440 HISTORY OF WILTON. 7. Mo.srs (2), b. March 2'.). 1778; cl. Nov. l:i, 1S40. llo ros. on the liomostpatl and was a i)ro.<))orous fanner. IIo was an early nienil)er of the liiiljlis-t Chureh. Altouf twenty-live j-ear? before his death his mind for a time aijpeared to be nnl)alanc'ed. ITe m., Nov. 0, 1807. Xanc y Tailtell of -Mason, who d. Dec. 10, 18.')1, ao:ed 05 yrs. Children : H. Moses (12), b. Dec. 27, 1807. «. Nancy, b. , Ian. li), 1811 ; m.. Nov. 8. 1840. E/ekiel II. Lovejoy ol Weston, Vt. 10. Mary Ann, b. Dec. 0, 1814: m. 11. Sanmel Tarix'li, b. Oct. 10, 1821 ; d. Oct. 20, 18.-i:{. 12. ^lo.sF.8 (8), b. Dec. 27, 1807; he res. on the homestead until about 1872. when he sold it, and boug;ht the farm that is on the westerly i)art of lot No. 11, sixth range. ITe held oHlces in the militia to the raidi of cap- tain in the ("avalry co. of tlie 22d IJegt. lie served eij>ht years as one of the selectmen. lie m.. Oct. 2, IS.'JS. Lucy ('. (Jray. Sec Gray «!;en. (51). ChildnMi: 13. Lucy Augusta, b. Oct. ;n, 1841 ; d. March 1(1. 1870. She m.. April 12. ISOO. <;eor2:e Parkhurst, See Tarkhurst gen. 14. Abbie N.. b. .Ian. 27. 184.'): d. Feb. I, 1S7."). She m.. Aug. 1. 180.-). Whitney. 15. Susan Ella. b. Jan. 20. 18.-)0: d. ,Iune 2:?, 1870. IG. Ida N., b. Nov. 1:5, 18r)0; d. Dec. 20, 1S74. She m., Nov. 18. ISO!). E. W. Major. 1. Daxiki. LovK.iov, a brother of preceding Moses (1). settled near him. lie was chosen deacon July 2."), 170.'!. We have foimd no date when the brothers came to Wilton, l)ut it was probably about the com- mencement of the IJevolutionary War. Children by his wile. Abig.iil : 2. Hannah, b. March 18, 1778. «. Daidel (G), b. April 2,"), 1770. 4. rhineas, b. Nov. 18, 1781. 5. Isaac Lovejoy, b. Dec. 27. 178;!: m.. Feb. 11. IS08, Dorcas Fea- ))ody : m.. 2d, Hannah Peabody. G. Daxikl (3), b. Ai)ril 2.'). 1770: he w:is :i larmer autl res. on the homestead. He held otlices in the militia to the lank of captain, lie m.. Fei). 10, 1804, Phebe Lovejoy. Children : 7. Newton, b. Jan. 17, 180.-). S. Daniel, b. Jan. 24, 1808. J>. Phebe. 1). Jan. 4, 1810. 1. >Vii.LiAM FiOVF-iov was of the fifth generation from John Love- joy. who emigrated from England anil wa^ t)ne ot the tir-3'^<^ ^^Cj^i-'-^j^^^ GKNEALOGIES : LOVEJOV. 441 5. Samukl (3), d. Oct. (), 1801. lie canio to Wilton from Amlovcr near the beoinniiig- of the Revolutionary war. He settled on lot No. 1. fonrtli range, where James Searle now lives. Tie also owned lot Xo. 1, lifth range. He served in ("apt. Renjaniin Tajior's eo., at Winter Hill, in the winter of 177.">-fi. He was also in Capt. Philip Putnam's eo., Col. Moses Nichols's regt., that marehed Sept. 2Jt, 1777, to Join the northern army at Saratoga, the eo. serving 27 days. He held otliees in the militia to the raidj of major, and served one j'ear as selectman. He m. I.ydi;i Abbot, who was b. Oct. 2.3, 17.*):5, and d. Sept. 20, 1820. ( hiUlrcn : G. Samuel, b. July 30, 177.">. He was a physician, and res. in 'I'owns- end, Mass. He ni. Betsey T.awrence, sister of Amos and Abbot Lawrence, the noted Boston merchants. 'I'hey had five sons suid one daughter. 7. William, b. July 7. 1777; he Avas for many years a mcrcli.iiit in Milford, and a deacon of the church. He m. Esther Burns of Miltord. S. David (2«). b. July IG, 177!i. J>. Henry (37), b. Aug. IG, 17sl. 10. Lydia. b. Sept. 11, 1783. 11. Hannah, b. Aug. i^ 178"): m.. Juiie 7. 1807. John Stevens. See Stevens gen. 12. Abie], b. Oi't. 22, 1787: a ]>roniinent man and for many years a merchant in ]\Iilford. He m. >\ade. 13. John, I). Dec. 11, 1789: a morocco manufacturer: m. and res. in Lj-nn, IMass. 14. Sally, b. June 0, 1792; res. in Xatchez, Miss.: m. Stiles Stockwell. 15. Frederick, b. April 3, 179"). He was for several .years engaged in the liver}' business in Amherst, and was one of thip most expert horsemen of tins vicinity. He became one of the first proprietors of the stage line l)etween Nashua and Keene, and held an interest in it the rest of his life. He m. Tuttle, by whom he had several children. 1(». llENia" (4), is credited on the pay-rolls as serving in < 'ajjt. William Walker's co., from April 23. to Aug. 1, 1775. He also served two niontlis and nine davs in ('apt. John (Joss's co.. Col. Nichols's regt., Gen. Stark's Brigade, in the Bennington campaign. He also served twenty-eiglit days in Capt. Benjamin Mann's co., in the Rhode Island campaign, Aug., 1778. He was last taxed in AVilton in 17!)!). He m. Eli/.al)eth Cunnning^. Cliildren: 17. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 31, 1782. 18. Henry, b. Feb. 2G, 1784; il. in infancy. 1J». Henry, b. :May 2, 1780. 20. .lacob, b., Oct. 2S. 1788; he was a cloth-dresser, and res. in l.ynde- borough, Wilton, and other places. He m., Oct. 27, 1812. Polly Fletcher. 21. William, d. of consumption, soon after he attained maidiood. 22. Ezra, b. ^lardi 2, 1794: he was a cloth-dresser, and res. in Steuben Co., N. V. He m. Ordway. 23. Amos, b. Nov. 27. 1790. 24. Polly, m. Moore. 25. Sally. 2(J. David (S). 1». .iulv K'.. 1779: d. .Mav 22. IS.!,!. He \va-^ a larniei 442 HISTORY OF WILTON. and res. on the homestead. lie was captain of the Seventh co., 22d Regt. of militia. He m., March 17, ISO;?, I{achel Hutchinson, who d. Dee. 21, ISO."), aged Sfi yrs. See IJichard llutdiinson gen. (17). Children : 27. Lydia, b. Dec. 30, 1803 ; ni., June, 1S2.^, Charles M. Tohnan : m., 2(1. Henry Bragg, by whom she had one son, who served three years in the Second Regt., N. H. V. 2H. Samuel, h. Feb. 20, ISOli; a farmer, res. in Temple, and served some years as selectman. He m., ]SIarch i:{, IS.Jl. S.iliy Pratt of Temple. He m., 2d, .lune 7, 1871, Philay I.ovejoy. 25). Mary, 1). June 21, 1808; m.. .Fune 1.5, 1837, Pierce Cage. See Gage gen. (35). ' 30. Abiel, b. May 25, 1810: a farmer and res. in Teniple. He m. Cutter. 31. William (48), b. Mardi 3, 1811. 32. Isaac, b. June IG, 1810; d. Sept. 17, 18.')!). He was a farmer and res. in Wilton. He m.. April IS, 1837, Philay Jefts, by whom he had four children ; of the two living ones we have neither names, nor dates. 33. Clarissa, b. Sept. 10, 1818; m.. \ov. 2, 1S30, Willard French. See French gen. (35). 34. David, b. March 1, 1820. He res. in Wilton, is a boot and shoe maker, and worked manj' years fo-r Messrs. Jones & Co., and their succes- sors. He m., Xov. 10. 1843, Lvdia A. Barnes; n. ch. See Barnes gen. (10). 35. Rachel, b. April !), 1S22; m., Xov. 27. 1847, Levi A. Pierce. See Pierce gen. 3«. Sarah, b. Aug. 4, 182.'); d. Xov. 3, l8,-)4. 37. IlKNUV ({)), 1). Aug. 10, 17S1 ; d. Sept. 0, 1803. Before his marriage he began farming in the southern part of Greenfield, where he res. until 1810, when he sold his place, and bought a farm in Milford, where he lived the rest of his life. He m. Jan. 12, 1804, Persis, dan. of Maj. Abiel Abbot. She d. Xov. 13, ISiM), aged 78 yrs. See Abbot gen. Children: 38. Henry (52), b. X^ov. 8, 1804. 3J). Samuel (5(»), b. Nov. 3, 1800. 40. Al»iel, b. Dec. 14, 1808; d. Dec. 20, 1S22. 41. Lydia, b. June 18, 1811 ; d. Aug. 4, ISll. 42. William, b. July 22, 1812: d. May 31, 1880. In company wltli his brother Samuel, he carried on the liomestead until they divided their real estate, a few years before their decease. He m., Sept. 0. 18:)2. Syrcna Holt. 43. Jacob Abbot, b. July 23, 1815; d. Sept. 2."). lSl.->. 44. Per-sis, b. May 13, 1817; res. in Milford; m.. Oct. 1."). 18.-.7. Kiipha- let Putnanj. See Putnam gen. 45. Sarah, b. Oct. 30, 181!); d. Ai)ril 27. 18.52. 40. Abigail, b. Jan. 13, 1823; d. June 8, 18.52. 47. Phebe A., b. Feb. 4, 1820; res. in Milford. 48. WiM.iAM (31), 1). March 3,1814; a farmer, and res. in Fmiice^- town. lie 111., 1842, Flizabeth Co(>lidg(> o\ llillshoiough. lie m.. 2<1. 180!), .Mary Ann Smith of Xa.sluia. Children : GENEALOGIES : MACK. 443 49. Ann Elizabeth, b. 1S44; d. 1S5G. 60. Sarah Lavhiia, b. 1S4G; d. 1802. 51. ^[ary Caroliiio, b. 184S ; d. ISSl. She m., lS7(i, David X. I'.nltcr- licld of Now IJoston. by whom slip had one child that d, in infancy. 52. IIKNUY (3H). b. Xov. 8, 1804; d. 1887. Soon after cominji; of a.iic he wont to Aroostook Co., ]\Ie., where he engag;ed in lund)erinfi- and othei- business. lie was at one time in trade in Milford with ('. C. Shaw, and also res. in fireenville a few years. About 18.51 ho went to New ^'oik City and engaged in olectrotyping, in whieli for many years, under the firm-name of TiOvejoy, Son & Co., he carried on an extensive business. He m., Oct. 10, 18:52, Elizabeth Francis, who d. Feb. 8, 18:17. lie m.. 2d, Oct. 5, 18:]7, Molinda C. AVheeler. Children : 53. Sarah Elizabeth, I). Juno 21, 18:r.; d. Aug. (>, 18:}:). 54. Floury William, b. April 10,18:59; he is of the tirni of Lovejoy. Son & Co. 55. Elizabeth Francis, I). Dec. 24, 184.i. 5G. Samikl (39), b. Nov. 3, ISOG; d. Sept. 26, 1881, from a fall in his barn. lie was a farmer and res. on the homestead. Ho m.. Soi)t. 20. 1850, Nancy AV right. Children : 57. Abby Elissie, b. March 17. 18G2: m.. 1881, Theroii Fisher. They have two children. 58. Samuel Abbot, b. Xov. 2, 18G.5; res. on the homestead in Milforil. MACK FAMILY. 1. John Mack, b. Ireland; d. Londonderry, \~')'A, aged 5.*). Nothing- is known of the ^lack family prior to .Tolin Mack. Ho came to America in 17;S2, and settled in Londonderry. Ho was a blacksmith, .-ind a sitet-i- nuMi f)f his work is preserved in the collections of the New llamiisbirc Historical Society. 15(^fore coming to America he m. ls:il)olla iJrown. dan. of Sir .lolm Hiown of Londonderry, Ireland. She d. about 1770. Children : 2. William, settled in Vermont. 3. .Teanette, settled in New York. 4. .Tolin, settled in New York. 5. IJobert, a soldier in the French and Indian war. and also in llir itovolntionary war as an armorer. (J. .Martha/. 7. Elizabeth. 8. Andrew (10). d. in 1820. 9. Daiuel. 10. AXDKKW (8), d. in 1820: res. in Londonderry: m. Elizabetb Clark, who d. in 1830. tniildren : 11. Jane, unm ; d. in Londonderry. 12. Lotitia, tauglit school in District .\o. 2, in \Villon. one teim 13. Elizal>eth. m. David Stiles of 'I'emplo. .See Sliles gon. 14. John (19), b. Aug. 7. 17so. 15. Is.ibell:i. d. vouuii-. 444 HISTORY OF WILTON. l(i. TJobert, lived and d. in T.ondoiidorry a^ a ])iouiinent and liouorcd citizen. 17. Andrew, a oi-aduate of Dnrtmonth rolleye, and lor many years principal of Giinianton Academy. 18. Daniel, a Idacksmith, and acquired Ity hi> trade a handsome prop- erty. He was an elder in the Pres. Ch. of Bedford, now East Manchester. The three last-named d. at the age of about !)0. 11). John (14). h. Auj--. 7, 1780; d.. Amherst, July 10, 18.-)4. He becjan the l)lack. 18i:!. 22. John, b. >[arch 7, 1811 -; d. Oct. 27, 1840. He res. in Lowell. .Alass.. and m. Orpah, youngest dau. of Isaac Spalding of Wilton. 23. Sewall (ioodridge, b. Nov. 3, 18i:i. In his early years he worked at blacksmithing. He removed to Lowell, and has been alderman and mayor of the city. At present he is senior partner of the liiiii of S. (i. Mack it Co., stove merchants. Hem. Mrs Orpah (Spalding) Mack. 24. Benjamin, b. Sept. 1."), 181;"); d. Jan. 17, 1850. 2f>. William Abbot, b. Oct. 27, 1818; d. May 25, 1822. 20. Chiirles E., b. Oct. !), 1820: res. in California ; m. Louisa Curtis. 27. Phebe J., b. Aug. .'M, 1822*; d. .Vpril 17. 1880. She m. Leonard Kimball of Lowell. 25. Elizabeth, b. April 28. 1S24: res. in Honolulu. Sandwich Islamls. She m. Ira IMchardson. , j 24>. William Abbot, b., Amherst, July 2, 1820. He was for several years selectman in Amherst, and for two years representative to the I-eg- islature. He removed to Lowell in 187.'5, and is one of the firm of S. (J. AFack & Co. He m., Dec. 10, 1802, Mary .L Hatchelder of Mont Vernon. .10. Maria L., b. Oct. 2!l. 1828; res. in Lowell ; m.. April (!. 18.52. Daniel F. Mitchell. 31. Hannah A., b. Dec. 5. 18;}2: d. Sept. '.I. 1S4.'{. .MA\sri{ FAMIIA. 1. Wii.i.iA.M Man.si K, 1)., Dracut, Mass.. Jan. 1. 17:!7: d. 18(IS. He purchased lot Xo. 1, tenth range. As Wilton was originally laid out, it was the southwest corner of the town, but, wlien Temple was incorporated. GENEALOGIES : MANSUR. 445 that raiij^c of lots was annexed to Ihc new town, and tlie INLansur farm lieeanie the sonllieast eoiiier of Teni[)Ie. One of the descendants reineni- heis the early tradition of the wolves howling at tlie windows. Mem., 17(i2, Isabella llaivey of Draent, Mass. Blood, in his History of Temple, says: •' .Mrs. Mansur, wishing to visit her Mends in Dracut, i)erformed the wliole jonrney of forty miles in one day, on horse-baek, her baby in Iier arms. Besides, she was obliged to ford the Merrimae, the water ris- ing to the ponnnel of the saddle." She d. Dee. 27, 182G, aged 87 yrs. At the time of her decease her descendants numbered more than eighty. < .hildreii : 2. William (12), b. Jan. 29, 17(«. 3. John, b. March IG, 17()5; d., Andover, Vt., Dec. 24, lS,il ; res. in Audover, Vt. ; in. Polly Kimball of Wilton. 4. Elizabeth, b. March 4. 1707: d. 1858: m. Joseph Carleton and res. in Andover, ^'t. 5. Joseph. 1). March 2.S, 1700; res. in Stanstead, Can. East. G. Ezra, 1). April I'J, 1771; d. June 15, 1834; res. on the homestead tuitil near the close of his life, when he removed to Xew Ipswich. He m., 1803, Susan Treadwell of Peterborough. 7. Stephen (24), b. Dec. 18, 1773. 8. Aaron, b. March 7, 1770; res. and d. in Lowell, aged 83 yrs. He m. Kebecca AVarreu of Chelmsford, Mass. 9. Jeremy, b. April 16, 1778; d. young. 10. Hannah, b. Oct. 13, 1779; d. Feb.. 1850; res. in Spriugtield. Vt. She m. Charles Hawkins of Temple. 11. Harvey, b. July 11, 1784; d. young. 12. AViLl-iAM (2), b. Jan. 29, 1703; d. Sept. 0, 1844. His farm in Wil- ton was lot No. 4, ninth range, for which he was first taxed in 1798. He was one of the first mendjers of the Baptist Church. He m., March 1, 1787, Sarah Brid!,^e of Littleton, Mass., who d. Oct. 22, 1837, aged 72 yrs. Children : 13. William, b. Dec. 21, 1787; d. Sept., 1802. He was a cabinet- maker. He m. Gertrude Horton of Cincinnati, O., by whom he had a son and a daughter. He m., 2d, Serena AV^hite of Delaware, O., by whom he had two sons and three dau. 14. Lavinia, b. Jan. 20. 1790; d. Sept., 1872. She m. Eben Adams of Mason. They had three sons and two dau. 15. Jeremy, b. Dec. 31. 1791 ; d., Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 14, 1874. He was a blacksmith and merchant. He m. Jane Carr of Ky. They had three sons and three dau. 16. Sarah, b. May 4, 1794; d. March, 1873. She m., June 27, 1810, Josepli Saunders, a farmer of Mason. They had two sous and three dau. 17. Samuel, b. Aug. 17, 1790; d., Boston, Oct., 1873. He was a mer- chant in Boston; ni. Martha Collins. They had four sons and three dau. 18. Perley. b. Maich 3. 1799; d.. Hudson. O., 18()7; a farmer and blacksmith. He m. Philena Barss of Hudson. They had two sons and oni! dau. 19. Clara Farwell, b. Jan. 2, 1801 ; m., March 29, 1825, Joseph Brooks 446 HISTORY OF WILTON. Holt, wlio kL'pt rlu! lu)t('l ill South ;>rfiriiiiac for many yfars. They had tliioe sous and thret' ihiu. 20. Isaiah (26), b. Oct. .H, 1802. 21. Abner, b. Auj?. 2S, 1804; res. iii Grotou, ^Eass. ; a boot-uiaker and laiiuer. He ni., April 1, 1828, Lucy Sawtell of Mason. They have had two sons and one dau. 22. Franklin, b. April 0, 1808; a machinist, and now a merchant in Laconia. lie m., April 5, 1831, Elizabeth Walker Foster of IJeadinji;, 3Iass. They have had two sons and two dau. 23. Hiram, b. Ai)ril 8, 1812; d., Baton l^oujje, F.a.. Oct. 2, 1870, where he was a planter and trader. He in. Mary Spciucr of New Orleans. Th(!y had two sons and three dau. The extraordinary avefaj^e a^^e of William Maiisur, his wife and eleven children, being seventy-eight years, is rarely repeated in so large a family. He had also forty-eight grand-children. 24. Stephen (7), b. Dec. 18, 1773; d. May 11, 18(15; res. in T.udlow. Vt. and Wilton. He occui)ied the place where his grandson, Gilman K. Mansur now res. He was the child his mother (;arried in her arms on horse-back in one day from Wilton to Dracut. He m. Felt of Tem- ple. Child : 25. .1. T. Oilman (29). 26. Isaiah (20), b. Oct. 31, 1802; d., Grotoii. .March 1, 188(j. He; owned and carried on the liomestead until a few years since when he removed to Groton, Mass. He m., Dec. 25, 1828, Mary King. See King gen. (13). Children: 27. ]\[aria, b. May 15, 1830; d. -July 18, 1850. She m. George Harts- horn. See Hartshorn gen. (31). They had one son. 28. Isaiah Melvin, b. Feb. 8, 183G; res. in Groton, Mass.; a wholesale peddler. He m., Nov. 1!), 18(;2, Sarah Louisa Parkhurst. 29. J. T. Gii.MAN (25), m ; child : 30. Oilman llussel (31), b., Cambridgeport, Mass., Dec. IS, 182i). 31. Oilman Klssel (30), b. Dec. 18, 1829; a farmer, and res. on the homestead of liis grandfather, Stephen; m., Oct., 1873, Sarali K. Maeer. Children : 32. Harriet W., b. July 3, 1874; d. :\Iarch 5, 1870. 33. Oilman Edwin, b. March 5, 1876. 34. Amy I.., b. July 0, 1879; d. Aug. 12, 1880. 35. Clarence Winston, b. Jan. 11, 1888. MAKDEN FAMILY.— SEE lU'SS F.VMILV (26). MAiriTN FAMILIES. 1. .loxATiiAN Mautin ivs. Oil tlu' farm afterwards owned many years by IJeujaiiiiii Steele, Jun. Before coming to Wilton he was a soldier in the French War. He was a large, athletic man and noted for his jokes GENEALOGIES : MARTIN. 447 ami wilty -ayiiil. Chil- dren : 2. Nathan, b., Temple, Dec. (5, 1810. 3. Daniel. I).. Temple, March 1, 1812. ^1. Hannah, b., Temple, Jan. 28, 1814; m. Edmund C. Stanley. ' o. Horace, b., Temple, March 10, 1810. 448 HISTOKY OF AVILTON. . TJzzie IJ., b. Nov. 0, 1875. 7. Harry H., b. Nov. 23, 1871); d. Dee. 8, 1871). 5. llAKiaiiT J. (3). 1). Jan. 11, 1807; m., Jan. (1. 1883. Frank (). Nieli- olson. C'iiild: {>. Harry A. M. (Nicholson), b. April 4. 1883. MAVNAIH) FAMILY. 1. Sa>il Ki. F. 3IAVNAU1) came to Wilton al)t)ut 18,")l, and worked for L. & H. Futnam. Wlien oji a Journey west in 18r)0. he was taken ill with tyi)hoid fever and-d. Au«;. 10. He m., Jan. 1, L^.^."), Matilda IJ., dau. of Aaron I\. Putnam. She m.. 2d, Nov. 1). bsO-"), Charles Wilson of New Ipswich.* Child: 2. Sanuiel F., b. Feb. 1,5, 18-30; d. June 23, 1880. He owned and res. on a part of the .Sheldon farm. He m., July 2, 1883, Carrie Taylor of New Ipswich, who d. Auj?. 25, 1880. They left one child. McCAiriHY FAMILY. 1. MiciiAKL McCAliTllY, b., Ireland. He boui^ht of Mrs. Jane P. Blood the farm on which he ra^i.. the buildiu<;s beinj? on the east part of the homestead where Jacob Putnam settled in 1731). He m.. June .30, 1855. Mary Claiicey. Chihlren : 2. John, 1). March 25, 1851). 3. Wilber, b. Feb. 4, 1802. 4. Mary, b. Nov. 13, 1803. McClJKCOi; FAMILY. 1. John a. McGkk(;ou, bought, Jan., 1873, of Luther A. Tarble the lariM tormerly owned by Capt. Moses Lovejoy, aiul so«m after removed *Mv. and Jlrs. Wilson ciuiic to Wilton iiml res. on Iho fiirni formerly owned by A. K. I'uliiani. lie rebuilt the house luul for several yeiirs had summer boui; ni.. Dec. in, 1S27. Luke Chandler. See Chandler gen. (37). «. John P. B., b. Dec. 4, 1815; d. June 2;i, LSKi. 7. Josici'il (2), b. Oct. 10, 179!); d. Sept. 20, 1S67. He res. for a few years after his marriage in Lyndeborough, but lived the rest of his life in Wilton. He m., Jan. 13, 1823, Susan P. Manter of Milford, who d. Jan. It;, 1847, aged 41 yrs., 7 nios. He m., 2d, Mrs. Abigail S. Buxton, who d. Feb. 27, 1870, aged ()8 yrs., 11 mos. Children : 8. Jose[)h Manter, b. Sept. 28, 1828; owns and res. on the farm on whicli Benjamin IJideout first settled. He m., >[arch 1, 1802, Hannah H. Gray, who d. April 24, 1880. See Gray gen. (40). 9. Albert B. (15), b. Aug. 10, 1830. 10. Sarah F., b. June 17, 1833; d. Sept. 20, 185.5. 11. Otis H., b. Nov. 11, 1837. He was enrolled in Co. B, Eighth Kegt., N. H. v.; recnlisted Jan. 4, 1804; was taken prisoner at Sabine Cross Koads, La., and was one of those who returned witli Col. I). W. King in the summer of 18(>5. Soon after his return he went to Maine, m. and settled. 12. Betsey A., b. April 24, 1840; ni., Sept. 23, 1858, John Warren Keyes. See Kej-es geu. (-19). 13. Kosetta IJ., b. Nov. 11, 1842; m.. May 0. 1805, Sumner Beede Chandler. See Chandler gen. (65). 14. Abbie Jane, b. March 7, 1854 ; m., March 0, 1870, Frank C. Blanch- ard. See Blanchard gen. (84). 15. Alhkkt B. (9). 1). Aug. 10, 1830. He worked in the tannery for Benjamin T. Foster, until the business was dis<;ontinued. In May, 1809, he bought the farm formei-ly owned by Adjt. Joseph Gray, and res. upon it. He m.. May 24, 1855, Eowena J. Buxton. Children : 16. Augustus A., b. April 14. 1850; m., June 10, 1884, Ida M. Andrews. 17. Flora A., b. Dec. 12, 1857; d. July 5, 1877. 18. Ida S., b. Sept. 0, 1800. 19. Fred II., b. April 18, 1803. 20. Harry A., b. Jan. 24, 1868. MILLIKEN FAMILY. 1. Alexander Milliken, b., Ireland, and came, as tradition says, '' entirely for his own good." The laws of the old country at that time made almost every crime a capital oftem-e, nnd as he had been guilty of some transgression of the law, self-preservation made it necessary for him to (jinigrate. He settled on the farm now owned by Charles 11. White, several years before AVilton was incorporated. His signature was by his mark, where it is often found in the registry of deeds. In the campaign of 1758 in the French and Indian War he served for some GENEALOGIES : MORGAN. 451 month.*. He wa? often eleeted to minor ofHees in town. Children by his wife, Mary : 2. Samuel, b. Oct. 2, 1752. 3. William, b. Oct. 2, 1752. 4. AI(!xander, b. April 5, 1755. 5. .Tohn (7), b. Au<^. 10, 1757. G, Iiobert, b. .July 20, 17(iO. He wa.« one of the twenty-live men from "Wilton in the expedition to Ithode I.sland in 1778. 7, John (5), b. Aii?. Ch. lie drove a pair of fat oxen to Milford, and when he drew the bow from the yoke, it struck him in the side. He returned home in «freat suftering, and died in a few hours from the injury. He m., Ai)ril 4, 1809, Lucy lUuton. who d. Deo. 8, 1850, a<>;ed 62 yrs. See Hurton gen. (39). Children: 17. David (24), b. Oct. 14, 1810. IS. Laura, b. Dec. 11, 1811; d. May 5, 1880. She m., April 9, 18;W, Capt. Matthias Wilson of New Ipswich, who d. Feb. 25, 1880. 19. Lucy Ann, b. .Fan. 4, 1814; m., Dec. 31, 1839, Stephen 1). Greele of Hudson. 20. Ashby. b. .lune 17, 1816; a mechanic and res. in Wilton, until Nov., 1850, when he removed to Prattville, Ala., where he d. March 1, 1860. He m., April 18, 1843, Augusta 1). Pratt of Wilton. 21. Sanuiel (.Jreele, b. Sept. 29, 1818; d. Sept. 18, 1822. 22. Hannah Maria, b. .July 23, 1823; m., April 22. 1849, Charles W. Edwards of Temple; res. in Wilton until 1865, when they removed to Nashua. 23. Augustus Greele (28), b. Jan. 29, 1827. 24. David (17), b. Oct. 14, 1810; d., Minneapolis. Minn., April 8, 1871. He grad., Dartmouth College, 18.35, studied law in Boston, and j)ractisi!d his i)rofession in that city until 18,55, when he removed to Min- neapolis. He pursued the practice of law until 18.58, when he was chosen a mcnilu'r of the ciMistitutional convention. He was afterwards county treasurer, and also i)ostmasl('r of the i-ity during LincolnV adminisi ration. He m., Aug. 19, 1841, Marianne L. Pierce of Boston, who d. N(.v. 25, IStU. He m., 2d, Mrs. Taylor of Minneapolis. Children by the tirst wife : 25. Lucy Maria. GENEALOGIES : PARKER. 453 •26. Diiviil Llewellyn. 27. Charles Lincoln. 28. AKiiSTis UiJKKLK (23), I). Jnn. 2!», 1S27. He left Wilton and removed to Minnesota, where lui res. in Anoka. IFe ni., May 1, 1851, Joanna ^M. Hales of Wilton: m., 2d, June 17, 1S()4, Mary A. Wedj^ewood of Monlieello. Minn., who d. Aug. 14. 1S(;7: ni., ;}d, June 5, 18G1), Cath- arine S. Kllior of An<.ka. Child: 29. < harles Ashhv. h. March 17, 1S7:.. 1. JoNATitAN .M<»k<;a\. We have been unable to ascertain what relation he sustained to Ashby Morgan (1). Children by his wife Lydia. 2. Lydia. I). Oct. I. 17S1; d. Oct. i;{. 1781. 3. Jonathan, b. Jan. (I, 178:{; d. Jan. 20. 178.J. 4. Oliver Jones, b. May 2:}, 1784. 5. John Butler, b. Jan. 14, 178(1. NEWELL FAMILY. 1. JOSKIMI Xkwki.l was b., Reading, Mass., 17U4; d., Wilton, Feb. 17, 1881. For an extended sketch of his life, see page 277. He ni., 1822, Lavinia, dau. of Col. Samuel Hopkins of Wilmington, Mass. Children : 2. George Augustus, b. Nov. 2;"), 182.*?. In early life lie was engaged in a store in Hoston, and eventually became one of the lirm of Talbot & Newell in the manufacture and sale of clothing in which business he spent many years. He res. in Wilton in summer and in Boston in winter. His country res. is the homestead of his father, which he lias enlarged and improved. 3. :Mary Lavina. !•., Feb. Ki. lS2(i. She ni. Fphraim Ilacket. .luii.. and lived but a tew years after her marriage. 4. Charles Henry, b, May 10, 182!»; he m. Miss Gage of Arlington. .Mass. He was engaged in the ice business several years before he died. The old Itrick store with the hall adjoining has been made into an attrac- tive summer res. where his family spend the summer months. 5. Harriet, b. July 10, 18;!2: ni. Tufts. PARKER FAMIF.IES. 1. llANANiAll Fai.'KKK came to Wilton in 17S(i; d. Jan. 1. 17!):!. aged TiO. He lived on the farm now owned by Charles E. Bai-rett, and on which Mr. Parker's family res. for several years after his death, ('hil- dicn, so far as we have been able to :iscertiiiM them : 2. Al)igail, m. Lewis Smith. See Smith gen. 3. rhebe. m.. Jan. 27. 18(11, Archelaus Putnam of Andovcr. \'t. See Putnam gen. {1>5). 4. Pieri>oMt, res. with the family for a time, and was last taxed in town in 17!Mt. He removed to Me. anil was the father of Harvey D. Parker of the Parker House. Boston. 454 HISTORY OF WILTON. 5. .Tosopli. (I., Clioster. Vt., ^lairh 12, IS.'Jl. Ho kept a tavern in Iliiistlale for several ycar.«. lie in., ]\Iay 10, 1808, Olive, ilau. ol Xathaniel Sawyer. She had .«ix eliildren, and d., Parksburg, Pa., Jan. ;n, 1871. (}. William (7), 1)., Wilton, 1790. 7. William (0), b., Wilton, 1700; d., Wilton, Oct. is, 18r)l». Ilr learned the tanner's trade in Dublin, and about 18l;i, he bought the place now owned by George S. Buss, where he carried on tlie tanning business for several years. In 1822, he removed to Francestown where he kejtt the hotel about thirty years until it was burned. AVhen Hon. .laeob Whitte- more became ineligible by age to liold the otlice of county judge, Mr. Parker was appointed to succeed him, and held the ollice until it was abolished in IS;")."). lie was a man of well balanced mind and decided in Ins opinions, lie returned to Wilton and res. there until his death. He m. Hannah Fitch Hayward of Dublin, who d. Aug. 7, 1819, aged 29. He m., 2d, April 11, 1820, Anna Hartshorn, who d. Oct. i;{, 1887, aged 91 yrs. See Hartshorn gen. (24). Children: 8. Hayward Prescott, b., Dublin, .Tuly 9, isil; lu. Catharine P. Caton. 9. Rebecca Hayward, b. Oct. J4, 181.'}; m.. May 1."), IS.U, Thomas P. Wilson. 10. William Warren, b. Jan. 17, 1815. He kept one of tlie hotels in Nashua for a few years; res. for a time in Wilton, but for a))out twenty years has been at the Astor House, Xew York city. He m. Nancy Andrews, l)y whom he had one son. She d. March IG, 1847. 11. Charles Hanson, b. Aug. 8, 181G; d. July 31, 185.3. He m., April 21, 1841, Rhoda H. Buxton. 12. James Swain, b. Feb. 17, 1818; d. May 7, 1819. 13. James Swain, b. July 24, 1819; d. Oct. 1, 1819. 14. James Swain, b. Dec. 25, 1820; d. Feb. 2.'5, 1879. He m.. Nov. 1. 1849, Susan A. Davis, who d. June 3. 1879. 15. Thomas Beede, b. Feb. 8, 182.*J: d., Wilton, Aug. 25, 18.59. He m., Oct. IG, 1855, Emily E. Owen. He res. in California, and liis remains were carried there. 1(>. .Marion Nourse, b. June 4, 1825; m., Nov. 29, 1817. Levi B. Morse. Tliey res. in Boston. , ^ 17. Oeorge Franklin, b. Oct. 19, 1827; d. Dec. 25, 188;j. He m., Aug. G, 1857, ElizalK'th W. Nichols. 18. Mary Prescott, b. Feb. 8. IS.iO; d. Jan. 28, 188;{. She m.. Se|>t. G. 18G0, William H. Haskell. lt>. Joanna Crombie. b. April 2, 18;{:i; ni.. Sept. 2. 1878, Jolin D. Butler of Bennington. 20. .Toseph Maynard, b. June 28, 18;{5. 21. Harvey D., b. Sept. 19, 1837; m., Dec. 25. 1804. Kniily D. Parker. 1. Hkxkv Paijkki! was an early re.s. of Wilton and settled on the south part of lot No. 7. third range. He built the fird. 'I'radition >:ays he in. Sarah Farwi'U. Childicii : 2. Ifenry was in tlu' Fiont'li war, and was killed at tlu* massacre of Fort Kdward. 3. Josiali (8J. d. Oct. 22. 1770. 4. lionjaniin (IG). 5. Sarah. G. Susanna. 7. T.il)itha. 'I'hc throe last-named lived (»n the homestead. 8. JosiAll (3), d. Oet. 22, 1770. He settled on lot Xo. T). seventh rann;o. lie was mustered, July 10, 1770, as a eorjjoral in C'a|)t. William Barron's co.. Col. Isaac AVj-man's regt., for tlie Ticonderoga campaign. Jle started for home and d. at Castleton, Vt. He left a widow and a fam- ily of children. Children by his wife, Thebe : 9. -loslali, b. Oct. 28, nO;"); m., .fune 5, 17.'^S. Eunice Pierce. 10. Phebe, b. Feb. 27, 1707. 11. Henry, b. Dec. 28, 17G8: d. Feb. 24. 17G!i. 12. ITeniT, b. Jan. 24, 1770. 13. Samuel, b. Aug. 17, 1772. 14. Farewell, b. Xov. 0, 1774. 15. Jt)hn Brown, b. April 2, 1777; d. April 10, 1777. 16. Bkn.)AM1n (4), lived awhile on the homestead with his father, but owing to uncongenial feelings between his fatlier and his wife, he built a house on the easterly part of the lot. and res. there. H<' m. Anna Hardy. Children: 17. Hannah, b. April :^, 1771 ; m., Nov. 12, 178!), Klias Holt. 18. Benjamin (22), b. April 24, 1774. 1». i;el)ecca, b. Jan. 0, 1770; d. Feb. S, 1852. 20. :Mary, b. March 17, 1779. 21. John Hardy, b. Aug. 11, 1785. 22. Bkx.i.vmix (18), b. April 24, 1774. He owned and res. on lot No. !), second range. Tie did much teaming for the stores from Boston with four oxen and two horses. He was prominent atf the tirst six plowing matches at the Hillsborough Co, fairs, lie m,, Aug, 2."), 1799, Hannah Hartshorn. See Hartshorn gen. (10), Children: 23. Loammi, 1). Nov. 8, ISOO. He m. and res. in Milford, In au alter- cation with one of his neighbors he received a blow on his head from whicli he d. in a few hours. He had one son, who was drowned in the river at .Milford village. 24. Hannah, m., May, 1828, Daniel Dutton, who d, Nov. 28, 187!», aged 82. He own«Hl and res, on tlie farm which formerly belonged to Capt. Joshua Blanchard. 25. Abiah H., m., April :$, 18'J2, Josei.h Howard, who lived bwt a few years after bis marriage. They had two daughters. 1. JosiAH I'Ai.'KKi;, b.. Woburn, Mass., Nov. 0. 1774; d. Nov. IW, 1852. The farm in Wilton now owned by Nathan A. Cragin and F. P. Kent was bouglit in 1801 by Lieut. Abel \Vyman of Burlington, Mass., 456 HISTORY OF WILTON. wIjo owuoil it six years. He grafted several apple trees with lialdwiii scions, which were prohahly the first ot the kind in town. In 1807, Lieut. Wynian sold the larni to Simon Carter of Woburn, who occupied it until his death, Dec, 1817. Mr. (barter conveyed the farm hy will on certain conditions to his son-in-law, Josiah Parker, who occupied it from 1818 till 18.")2. lie was hy trade a wheelwrioht, a good neighbor and townsman and a man of pronounced opinions. He ni., Sept. (J, 1807, Abigail Carter, who was b., Woburn, Sept. 1.'), 1781, and d. Sept. 8, 18:^0. lie m., 2d, Fel). 15, 1S;}8, Mrs. Betsey S. Converse, who d.. Woburn. Mass.. Dec. 3, 1881, aged 81 yrs. Children : 2. Abigail Manning, b. Jan. <■), 1808; m., .lune, 18;{2. .lames Burton. See Burton gen. (7J)). 3. Susan Richardson, 1). May 20, 180!i; m. Jiyman Stone, who had charge for several years of the weaving rooni in the \Vllton Man. Co. His health was affected by his employment, and he lias resorted to farm- ing in difl'erent i)laces — Temple and Nelson— and now res. in Milford. 4. Hannah (iardiner (13), b. Feb. 23, 1811. o. Lydia Ann (1(>), b. Aug. 5, 1813. «. John Flagg (20), b. Dec. 27, 1815. 7. Josiah (24), 1). April 10, 181!». H. Andrew Jackson (21>), '>•, May 2G, 1821. {). Maria Louisa, b. Oct. 24, 1823; m., March r., isis. Samuel J{. Dolliver of Wo))urn, Mass., where they res. until 18()8, when they removed to San PYuucisco, Cal., where Mr. Dolliver is a leather merchant. 10. Abram, b. June 21, 1820; d. Aug. 8, 1832. 11. Albert, b. April 12, 183!); res. in ]\rerrimac. Essex Co., Mass.: a blacksmith; m. and has three childien. 12. George, b. March 2, 1841 : d. :March 24, 1841. 13. Hannah Gauuineu (4), b. Feb. 23, 1811; m., Sept. 24, 1850, Jonathan Snow. See below, (16). Mr. Snow was a l)iacksmlth and machinist; and in pursuit of his trade has res. successively in Wilton, Concord, Worcester, Mass., Piermont, N. V., Waterford, X. J., and Mil- ford, where he now res. At the last two places his business has been farming. Children : 14. Amelia (Snow), b. June 18, 1852; d. -lune 21, 1852. 15. Emma Josephine (Snow), b. June 30, 1853. 16. LVDIA Ann (5), b. Aug. 5, 1813 ; d. March 4. 1810. She m., Xov. 14, 1844, Jonathan Snow. Children : 17. Ann Louisa (Snow), b. Sept. 0, 1845: d. July 20. 1804. 18. Adeline Frances (Snow), 1). May 4. 1817 ; d. July 14, 1804. 1J>. .lonarhan Parker (Snow), b. Nov. 1!), 1848; he is a grad. of the Scientilic Department of Daitmouth College, and a civil engineer; res. at Woonsocket, K. I. lie m. ,Mrs. Marietta 11. Eaton. They have had one child, not now living. 20. John Flagg (6), b. Dec. 27, 1815. I'.rlorc h(> was of age lie went to Woburn and learned the wheelwright's hade, which has been his principal Inisiuess. He has res. at ditreicnl limes at Woburn, Mass., Peterborough, and Wiit, Martini .Taiip .Tonos, ilaii. ot Asa .Toiios. Sco Joel Joiie? ooii. (5). Cliililroii : 21. KUa Kvory, 1). April il. 1S4!I. 22. Kvciotr r,.'laiid, b. 1S4!I; d. 1S5;{. 23. .A[aiioii Jane, b. Doc. 20, lS.->(;. 24. JosiAll (7), b. April 10, ISli); d. Jan. 22, ISSO. He went before he was of ajje to AA'obuni to learn the wheehvrijjflit's trade, and res. tliere in the business durinj; his life. He in. Xanev M. Wynian. Children: 25. Wynian. 2<>. Mary Francis. 27. WillxM- A. 28. Lillian. 2«. AXDKKW Jacksox (8), 1). iMav 20, 1S21 ; a wlieelwrio-ht. He has res. at ditlerent times in Woburn, Concord, Worcester and Wilton, where he now lives. At Concord and Worcester he was in the employ of the railroad. He in.. Nov. 29, 1S4!), Abbie, dau. of Gilbert and Xancy (Stiles) Tapley. Child: 30. Cliarles, in., April. 1SS:{, Grace M. Wri^rjit. PAlJKliriJST FAMir>V. 1. Jonathan PAitKiiinsT was from Chelmsford, Mass., but we have found no dates of his birth, niarriauje or death, lie was eliosen constable at the annual town meetiiiji; in 17S1. On a tax-list found in the •• Old Chest," not dated, but not later tlian ITSit. are the names of Jonathan Paikhurst, Jonathan Parkhurst, Jun., Jesse Parkhurst and Isaac l*ark- hurst. Jonathan Parkhurst res. on lot Xo. 1, ninth ran. 178(i". 4. Timothy (17), b. 17!i:{. 5. IJachel, m., Feb. 20, 1801, Jacob .Morgan. See .Moroiin n<'"- (H). Some j-ears after their iiiarriaj^e tliey removed to Andover, \t. a. Jonathan (3), b. April n, 1780; d. Jan. 28, 18,-,7. He lau,i,'ht school before and after his marriage many terms, and often where others had failed to govern the scholars. He was of large and commanding appearance, lint of pleasant and alVable address. It is relat(>d that in one of the schools he taught, where there liad been trouble liefore in school goverinnent, the parents asked of the boys whether they were going to imt the master out of doors tliat wint<'r, and tliey reitlied : ''No. not unless yon move out one end ()f the school house, for there isn't room to ]>ut him llirough the door." He res. on the homestead, to wliich lie made large adililions, and kepi many cattle and sheep. In 1817 and 1818 he 458 HISTORY OF WILTON. was collector ol tiixcs, and hetweeu that time and IS-j."*, he served loui-- teeii years as selectman, and with more different person? tlian any other townsman. He was for many years moderator of the town meetinojs, and often served as agent for the town, and as committeeman. In ISoO he represented the town in the Legislature. He held various oflices in the niiiitia ; liis commission as colonel was dated June ;!0. lS"i('>. He m., Ai)ril IS, ISll, IJftsey, dau. of Abraham Burton; she d. April 2(t. ISOO. nged 71 yrs. See Burton gen. (3S). Children: 7. Fanny Burton (23), I). Dec. 21, 1811. 8. Caroline Louisa (2G), b. March IG, 18i;j. 9. Jonathan (35), I). Feb. 7, 1815. 10. Albert (40), b. May 10, 1817. 11. Cliarles, b. April 15, 1820: res. in North Adams, Mass. He lias been twice married, and has two sons and one dau. One of the sons is a lawyer. 12. Horace (45), b. Nov. IG, 1821. 13. George (51), b. Nov. 2, 1824. 14. IJadiel Ann, b. Jan. 28, 182G. She was a successful teaclier; m. Abraham Burton, and removed to Manchester. See Burton gen. («{)). They had two children, both of whom d. in infancy. 15. Betsey Jane, b. May IG, 1827; d. April 20, 18:51. 16. Betsey Jane, 1). Feb. 2G, 1834; m. Benjamin K. Hoyt of Man- chester, who d. in ISSl. She still lives in the house "which ,^li'. lloyt left to her. 17. Timothy (4), b. 171J3; d. July 18, 18G7. He grad., Dartmouth College, 1813, and studied mediciue with Dr. Matthias Spalding of Amherst. He began practice in Ills native town, where he continued until failing health compelled him to retire. He was town clerk thirty-three years, and twice representative to the Legislature. He was also foi- ntany years a justice of the peace. He was emphatically " the good physician." He m.. May 27, 1810, Betsey Abbot, wlio d. March 12, 1828, aged .JC yis. He m., 2d, Jan., 1820, Naomi, dau. of Moses Sawyer of Sharon: she d. Sept., 18G0, aged 55 yrs. Children : 18. Harriet (57), b. April 7, 1820. 19. William Abbot (G2), b. June 27, 1823. 20. Augustus (66), b. March 2, 1828. 21. Betsey A., b. Oct. 25, 1832; d. Juno 14, 1854. 22. Sarah Catharine, b. 3Iay 15, 1842; m., Timothy N. Hutchinson, and res. in Bridgeport, Conn. See Hutchinson gen. (86). 23. Fannv BlitTOX (7), 1). Dec. 21, 1811 • m., Sept. 30, ISIl. Paul T. Winn of Hudson. They had six children, of wliom only two are living. Children : 24. P. Frances (Winn), m. Josiah Farmer, and lives in Pelliam. 25. Cyrus Elmer (Winn), lives in Hudson. 26. Cakoi.ink LoriSA (8), b. March IG, 1813; m., Aug. 17, 1837, Nelson IJussell of Mason, and removed to Bronson, Branch Co., Mich. Thev had ten children, of whom two d. in infancy. Children : 27. Albert Nelson (IJussell) enlisted in one of the earliest Michigan GENEALOGIES : PARKHURST. 459 regts.. was captured and >iilter(Hl tho atrocities of Libbey prison, Ricli- niond, Va. At tlu^ last call for troops, lie enlisted, and served in the army of tlu' ("ninherland until the close of tlie war. 2S. Flora (Itussi-ll). ui. William llartz and res. at P.urr Oak, Midi. 29. Sarah Louisa (IJussell), m. Aaron Ithinebach and res. at IJurr Oak. 30. Emily (IJussell), m. Henry Tubbs, and res. at Burr Oak. 31. Caroline (IJussell), ni. Philip Rhinebach. 32. Thomas P. (Russell). 33. (Jeoro-e Luther (Russell), res. on the homestead in IJronson, Branch Co., Mich. 34. Jonathan V. (Russell), killed by the accidental dischar>!:e of a rh": wliile hunting. 35. Jonathan (t)), b. Feb. 7, 1815; d. Dec. 2n, 1SG7. He was a car- penter and builder, and res. several years in Boston, where he was suc- cessful in business. After his father's death, he returned to Wilton, bought tlie sliares of the other heirs in the homestead, and res. on it until his death. He in., Aug. .i. 1S41, Sarah Whiting, who now res. in Groton, Mass. 3(>. Sarah Louisa, b. July 22, 1S«; m., Nov. li). 1S(]2. Isaiah >[elvin Mansur, and res. in Groton. See ]N[ansur gen. (28). 37. Emma Caroline, b. Aug. 22, 1847; m.. May 7, 18(;s. Charles C. Spalding. ,38. Henrietta Maria, b. May 1.'), 18."J2; d. Feb. 27, 1881; m., June 17, 187;J, Cliarles ^V^ Page of AVestniinster, Mass. They had one son, Park- hurst Page, b., Hartford, Conn., July 28, 1874. 39. Edward Henry, i). June 17, 185G; res. in Groton. 40. Amu;i;t (10), b. ^Liy 10, 1817; he was in trade for a time with George P. Smith at AVest Wilton, but res. the remainder of his life in New York city. He ni. Elsie Avery. Children : 41. Elsie, a teacher in New York city. 42. Martha Grace, m. Gen. McPhersou of New York. 43. Henrietta, m. Dr. James Stuart, and res. in Xorthampton, Mass. 44. Elizabeth, unni. ; a teacher in New York city. 45. HOKACK (12), b. Nov. 10, 1821 ; d., Waltham, Mass., June 24, 1802. He res. on lot No. 18, tirst range, for some years, and was the last Col. of the 22d Regt. of militia; he removed to Waltham. He m., Feb. 1, 184:^, Rebecca r,aldwin, who was b. Oct. 15, 182:5. Children : 40. George Winlield. 1). Dec, V.i, 1844; d. Sept. 2:5, 1847. 47. Jonathan (Jranville (08), b. April 14, 1847. 48. Clara Maria, b. Oct. 0, 184!); m., June 0, 1871, Albert S. French. See French gen. (52). 4». (ieorge Edward (74), b. May 10, 1855. 50. Ella R., b. Waltham, Mass., Dec. 17, 1801 ; m., Dec. 20, 1885, Harry A. Hartshorn. 51. (iK<)l!(iK (13), b. Nov. 2, 1S24; d. Feb. 0, 1888. He studied lor one or two terms at New Ipswich Academy, and was a teacher in the public scliools. He res. on lot No. 12, seventh range, wliich he purchased <»f George W. Bridges. He m.. April 12. 1S5!I. I>ncy Augusta Lovejoy. who 460 HISTORY OF WILTON. .1. .M:u\'li 1(1. ]S7f;, Mfi.'d ;{| yiN. 1 1. ■ iii., _'il, .M:iit1i Js. 1877. Mi>. Sarah .1. Ciiirii'i-. (iiil.lrrii: .'»2. Saimirl II.. h. Orl. -2. ISd.'!. :»:{. Kiaiicis A.. I). .Inly 11. INC.:.. r>4. Allele laia, h. Dec. I. lS7(t: d. .Iillir l(i. ISSI. ;>;>. (;('i»r^f u., h. oci. 2(;, is7s. :»«. Kl^ia l.yilia. h. Dec. 22, ISS.".. .»7. IIAIUMKT (IS), l». April 7, 1S2(I; she was a sufi-csMlul livelier, aiiil lived alter niarriaf^e, lor a lew y(>nrs in Maiieliesler; in.. i'el>. Is. 1S4(). Isaae Al)l)n|., wlio d. .Ian. 11, IS.*)". See Abbot •jen. Children : .VS. Franees Naomi (Al)bol) (70), It. Nov. 10. ISIC. :»U. Kdwin Isaae (Abbot), b. April II, ISI'.t; d. Ann'. 2.!. 1SS2. 00. William l!<'rberl (Abbot), b. Feb. ;!, IS.VI. (U. Arlhnr Auj>iislus (Abbot), b. Dee. (I, IS.V.. (»2. Wll.l.IAM .VlUtoT (It)), b. .Inne 27, 1S2:!. He went nianx \fai- ajio to Maine. He m. Anna .S. I'arker. Children. Hit. William, b. .Mareh .'tl. ISIili. Hi. Harriet, b. .May .-., 1S(;7. (;.'). Annie Cerlrnde. b. .Ian. 1 1, ls7(i. (»(>. Ai tiisTl s (20). i>. .March 2, 1S2S. He wa< a carpenter ami soon alter coming- ol' !i}>;e, he icmoved !<• Hie we m. Lavinia Wilson. Child: «J7. Krnesl. «8. .h)NATllAN (HcANVli.l.i-. (47), b. April II. 1SI7. He res. ill Willon until IS"!), since whii-h liiiK' he has lived in Chelmsrord and Franklin. Mass. lie is now employed in N.ashn.a by Messrs. Ilow.ird A' Co.. in their t'lirniliire laclory. He m.. 1S(;7, Sarah F. Spc.lVord (d (ireenlield. .AtTT^. Children; <;«>. AInion Horace, b. April :!((. ISC.s. 7(». Henrietta, b. .Ian. l.'t, lS7(t. 71. Suc. 21, IS71. The above Ihree childreii were b. in Willon. 72. Charles (i.. b. March 2(1. Is7.".. 7:{. Dura P., b. March .{. 1S77. 71. (;i.ni;i;i: Fl>\VAl!l> (4!>), •>. May 10. ^S.Vi ; in.. IS7!t. .lennie i'.irke/. Child: 7.'>. l-'ri-dtlie, b. Oct. 2!». IS7U. 7(J. Fi{AN('i:s Nao.mi (.\nnor) ('»S), b. Nov. 10. isii;. Siie m.. .hiiie 2. ISdS, Albert, son ol' Calvin and Hannah (llesselton) Carleton: h«' \\:is b. .Inly 20, lSi:t. Tln-y res. in Wilton on the estate rormeily owned by Kpiiraim Urown. Child: 77. Alice May (Carleton). b. May 2.!. issd. FATlFlfSON FAMILY . 1. W 11.1.1 \M N. l'Arii:i;so\. 1... .Merrimae. Aiii;-. 2.-.. 1S2S. i< the son of ZaceheiK and Sarah (Farnham) I'allerson. .Mrs. rall.-rs.m is the dan. ol .laine'^ I'arnham. w ho came Irom .\ndo\erin ISO,"., and res. until hi- death. GENLALOGIKS : I'KAKOin . 461 Jan. 1), isi;j, on ilic rjiiiii now owned l»y (icur^jt^ Itairctl. Sli(! liv«'H at Sontli Mcriini.if. and i- now, l.SSO, a(, Ihc afjc of iKJ, in tlic rnjoynifMt 4»f nit-ntal and pliysiial powers such as few R-lain when so far advanced in lile. W. N. I'alterscjii came lo VViilon in 187S, or 1S7!». and carried on IiMsiness altlie Krencli viliaj^e. In ISS2 he removed his l)usiness to llie ••Slone Mill," so called, where, llrst in comitany wil.li a Mr. Moyd, and since with his own son, he lias a f^rist mill, in which tlit-y liave a ;jeiierous custom. 'I'hey also han^jj and sell s(!Veral tons of grindstones annually, and manufactnre ]tloufj;hs and cultivators, and have machinery for wood workin;?, employinjj; usually the n. ih- ni.. S<'pl. ,"i, is.")."), M.ary K. Smith, who was h., Amherst, Nov. 2S, ls;!i>. ( liildren : 2. .Mary C. 1>. Nov. •_>;!, is.")(;; m., .May ."i, ls77, Snmner Marl shorn of Millonl. :{. Kiien I'., I.. Nov. 17, is.V.i; d. Oct. 1:5, iSdI. I. W.iller ('., I). Ai.ril 2.!, ISCI ; ni., Nov. 21, iSSd, Irene (ram of South Lyndehorou^h. 5. IJertha S., h. .March is, ISdI. «. JJz/ie H., I). March 17, isdC. 7. Kanny M., h. Ai)ril 17, ISO'.I: d. Nov. 0, 1S7(». 8. Amy L., h. .March 1(1, IS71. 0. Putnam A., I». Dec. 2<;. 1S7;{. 10. Uessie K., h. .Ian. IS. Is7(i. I'KAI'.ODV KAMII.V. 1. Ki:aN(MS I*i;,M5()I>v, 1.., KIN, at SI . Aihans, Hertfordshire, Kn-rland,' cauM! to New Kn;;land in the ship I'l.intcr, Nicholas 'I'ravise, master, in K;;!."). In the cerlilicate ollici.illy ;,'iven he is called >' a hushandman, of 21 years of a;?*-." He was oiu; of tlu; lirst settlers of Hami)ton, I{ockin;iliam To. He held various town ollices, showinj; the high respect in which he- was Iield. He was made a fr(!eniaii in 1()J2. He nnnovtid, 1(;.57, to Toits- licld, .Mass. ; In; was a larf^e landlntlder in that town and the; vicinity, and was one of the most inominent citizens. He m., alxmt KJll, Mary (proh- al)ly Foster) by whom he had fotCrte»!ii children, sc-ven .s«jiis and seven daughters, the third son being : 2. WiijjAM, 1). 1(110; d. March, KJlMt; res. in Hoxford ; m., Aug. If, KISI, Il.innah Hale of N(!wbury, who d. Feb. 2:{, 17:{;{. They had si.K .SOU.S and two daughters, the second son Ixiing: ;i. Ki'HKAnr, 1). April 2:^, KJH!); lived in Hoxford ; m., .Inly, 171:5, H.tnnah Ifeddinglon. 'I'hcv had live sons and two dan., the eldest son bring: 4. Thomas, 1). July II, 17i:»; n-s. tirst in Itoxford and removed t.. Lunenburg, .Mass.. between 17."> and 17(i(); m. Wuth Cole of Salem. They h.-id eight sons and on(! dan. 'J'he third son : 5, Ki'HitAiM, b. 1717; d. Nov. 1, iso;!. He was a blacksmith, and lived where (iilm.in It. .Mansur res. now. The shop was on tlie triangid^r piece of land, surrounded by the roads betwecin Mr. Mansur's house and the river bridge. He m., about 1770, Sarah, dau. of Nathan Hutchinson, 462 HISTORY OF WILTON. a ]ar[r. Terry was in the 'J'iconderoga Campaign of 1770. Chilihcn by liis wife, Phebe : 2. Abijali. b. Get. 25. 17<;»;. 3. riiebe. b. 3larch 0. 17(1:^: in.. July 21, 1796. Samuel Holt. Jan., of Teini)le. 4. Jame!^, b. July 11, 17(5!). 5. Tryphcnu, b. Sept. 20, 1771 ; ni.. July 18. 1703, Joseph Holt. See Holt gen. (U7). 6. Nathan, b. Oct. S. 177;{. 7. Loammi. b. May 11, 177(5; d. Sept. 23, 17S4. 8. Elicnezer. b. April o. 1778. 9. Jonas. I). July 0, 1780. 10. Amos. b. May .-.. ]7s;{. 1. Ehexkzkk Pkkkv was tlie tirst tciwii clerk of Wiltou. and served two years. At the annual meeting in 17(53 he wa;; chosen "• to take the invise of Poles and estates in order for assessment." He was ensign in C'apt. Timothy Clement's co., in the defence of Piscatacjua ^larbor in 177(5. He was lieutenant in service in New Vork in 1777. and was killed Aug. 1(5, 1777, at the JJattle of Bennington, while in Capt. Salmon Stone's co. Children by his two wives, Hannah and Dorcas : 2. Ichabod. b. Sept. 20, 17G1. He was the child of Hannah Perry. He enlisted in 1777 for the war. 3. Hannah, child by the .second wife, Dorcas, b. June 8, 17(5G. 4. John Whitman, b. Feb. 17, 17(J8. 5. Jacol), h. May 2. 1770. 0. Jonathan, b. July ."i, 1772. 7. Dorcas, b. July 20, 1774. 8. Ebeuezer. It. Oct. 4, 177(5. PKITKNGILL FAMILY. 1. Sami'EL Pkttkn(;ill came to Wilton from Andover, Mass., in 1770. He settled on lot No. 13, second range. He was enrolled in Capt. Benjamin Mann's co., Col. James Peed's regt., as second lieutenant. April 23. 1775. and was in the Battle of Buidvcr Hill. He also served in the cami)aign of Ticonderoga in 177(>. wlicre he di<'d. Ilt^ ui. Mary Holf . See Holt gen. (.rj). Children : 2. Samuel was une of the i-arly settlers of Andover. Vt. He m., Jan. 4, 1781, Mary Holden. 3. Benjamin was in the Ticonderoga i"am]»aign. where he d. in 1776. 4. William (5). !».. Andover, Mass., Aug. 14, 1750. 5. Wii.jJAM (4), b., Audover. Mass.. .Vug. 14, 1750: d. Oct. 13. 1814. In his eiglittM-nth year lie enlisted for tliree years, was enrolled in Capt. Isaac Fryc's co.. Col. Sc-annnell's regt.. and was in the hard campaign of the Indian coimtry with (ien. .Snllivan. He served tliree years as select- man, and also in many other ollices. He was about six feet tall and very muscular, distinguished for a good share of sound common sense, and 466 irisTOKY or wilton. when his (i]>iiiioiis were toniM-d il would lake sti-Dii;; cvidrucc to alt»*r them, lit' held . He m.. 2d. Juno 1, 171)7, Sarah, dan. of i'upi. Nathan Uallard. She d. Jan. 1. 18.50, afjed N!> yrs. S<'e Hallard -^en. Cl). Children : a. Khoda, 1). April 7. 17sj. 7. William ("10), h. Nov. 12. 17S.-,. H. Charlotte, h. Nov. (!, 17S7; m.. l.sitl. Xalnini nuiton. and res. in Vermont. See JUnlon gen. (36). 9. Sophia, h. Oet. t. 27, 182.J, Levi Tyler. 17. Leonard (.•{7). b. March I, 180(;. IS. Isaac, b. April 12, 1808. He r>egan, as apprentice with Levi Tyler, t(» learn the c.ir]H!nter*s trade, and d. ^larcli .">, 182(1. 19. K/ra, b. May L 1810; d., 1813. 20. AVn.i.iAM (7), b. Nov. 12, 178.5. He res. in .Tufirey for several years, but lived the last of his life in Wilton. He m., Nov. 22, 1810, liebecca Sawyer, b. Hanctn-k, .\pril 14, 178(i. Children: 21. AVilliani, b. :\Iay 11, 1812; d. Dec. 28, 181:5. 22. William, b. March 27, 181 1. 23. Abiel Sawyer, b. Dec. 21, 181."). For the last thirty-seven years ho has res. in Charlestown, Mass., an. 188;{. He was a farmer ami res. on the homest«'ad. He was t w»> years selectnian, and held the ollice of captain of militia. He m.. .lune 1. 182ri. Hannah Frye, who d. Feb. 10, l8.-)0, aged 48. See Frye gen. (30). He m. 2d. Mary Cram of Lyndeborough. Children : CJKNKALOUIKN : PKVEY. 467 .'{(). Isaac (3«), b. Oct. 2!l, 1827. ;n. K/ra, b. Oct. 2!), 1S27. I'lior to oiu-iiiii;; llic iMilnKid to . isjli. (J.mm-jc L. Das- coiiibc. .Sec Dascoiubc ;;<'ii. (IJl). :i:i. llcniioii Abbot i-l-2), b. Oct. 2(», IS.M. ;{4. liciijamiii Franklin, b. July IT), |s;{(i; d., Bo.ston, April 18, lS(i.->. :{.'}. William, b. .\ov. 2, ls|(); lie was mustcMcd into Co. (',, Sot-oiul Kc-;!.. N. II. \'.. .lime .*•, Isdl.aml was discliar^cil for ili~abilil v . .I.iii. lit. ISC.J. Me .1. .Manli 1. ISSII. .'{<». I.i/.zio, 111.. Dec. 10, 1S7.-), .lohn \. Marble. .•{7. LlcoXAlM) (17), b. Marcli I, bSOli: d. Sept. 2S, Isds. He was a stone and biii-k mason; for a lime be wciil on llie milk cars, and was for .several years postma.stcr al l';a>l Wilton. He m.. Dec. 22, ls;M, Hannali Sti-ele. Cliild: liH. Ilemy l':iiiiiioiis. h. Sept. 27. is;!7; in.. Nov. 1. 1.SS2, ( aroliiie .1. Farwell. :i\). Isaac (30). b. Oct. 2!l, 1S27; res. in i'eterborouf;li, and has lonj? been eiifiafjed ill the express business. He ni., Nov. 2(5, 1S57, Julia A. Vose of Anlrini. Chihlreii : 40. Charles F., b. Aii<;. IS, IS.-.S; d. Feb. 7, IS.V.I. 41. (Jeoifi:.' H., b. Sept. IC. I.SdO; d. .Sept II, |S(i2. 42. liKiniON AmtoT CW), b. Oct 20, is;n. He has been onK:i«;ed in the express busiiujss. He lias the appointment of jiosMnaster at l'et(!r- borou^h. lie ni., June C, IH.'iH, .Sarah .V. Sawyer of (Ireenlield. Childron : 43. Ilattio I.uella, b. Feb. 21, ISCd. 44. Clara HIsie. b. .I.ni. II. ls(;;{. im;\i;^ f.\.mii,'\. 1. I'HTKlf i'KVKV was b. April 11, 17(12; d. July (I, IS.M. He was in the .•irmy at the surrender of Hur^^oyiie. Soon after the Ifevolulionarv war hiett lenient in the south jiart of (ireenlield and built him a lo;; house. In the spriii;; of 17sii with ox<'ii and lart he started with the furniture for his new home. Mrs. I'eveyjm horseback with a bundle lashed behind the saddle, and a child in her arms, arriviul at the house first. Mr. I'evey had much likinjiC '•"' niilit.iry allaiiv, and held various olHc. July ;i 1792: m.. Jane 11. 1816. Farnham Holt. 5. Benjauiin Abbot (14). b. Sept. 25, 1704. G. Jacob, b. Dec, 17!»(i: m., Nov. 2, 1S24. Susan Campbell. He m., 2d, :>rarcli 2(5, 1840. Sarah Marsh. 7. Abicl. b. Marcli 27. 171)0; d. Nov. 29, 1700. S. Donas, b. Oct. S. 18(t0: ni., March 2, 1824. Kdward Pratt. She m.. 2d. April 27. lsl7. William Sheldon. (». Elizabeth, b. April (;. 1803; d. Nov. .■), 1803. 10. Eli/abeth. 1). Au.i^-. :iO, 1804; m., June 4, 18;W, Nelieniiah Lowe. 11. Al)iel, b. ,Ian. 17. 1807; ni.. Dec. 4, 1832. Louisa Stone. 12. JoliM Merrill, b. Xov. 30, 1800; d. Dec. 2, ISOO. 13. :Merrill < uinuiinirs. 1). Auij. 7. 1812; ni.. June 3, 1841. Elizabeth ^toue. 14. iiiiX.iAMiK Ahisot (.>), b. Sept. 25, 1704; d. Nov. IG. 18(54. He res. at Grecnlield, Bcnnino:ton and Schaj^hticoke, N. Y. In the fall of 18.53 one of his sons boui^ht of John A. Putnam the mill that was built by Philip Putnam, and he carried it on for about ten years. Benjamin m.. May 10. 1820, Clarissa Whittemore. Children: l.j. Amos Whittemore. b. April (J, 1821 ; d. Sept. 27. 1821. 1«. Clarissa Livonia, b. Jan. 28, 1823. 17. Lucy Cummin«;s. b. March 18, 1825 ; m., 1851, George S. Russell. 15. Amos Abbot, b.. .lulv 0, 1827: a dentist ; m., Oct. 9. 1854. Ellen F. Judd. 19. r.eiijaniin Merrill. I). March 25, 1831 ; d. Sept. 17. 1832. 20. Franklm Merrill, b.. Bennington, 3Iay 2, 1833. At the age of three years his i)areiits removed to New York state, where lie res. until he was eighteen years of age. He then went to Clinton, Mass., and stud- ied his profession, that of dentistry, which he has successfully followed until the present time. From 1854 to 1857 he i)ractised in New Ipswich. He has lived in Wilton since his marriage. He has traded considerably in real estate. He was one of the committee for building tlic present town house, and the bell in the tower is his gift. He m., Dec. 2(i. 1858. Nancy B., dau. of P/./iel and Eliza (Barrett) Sheldon. 21. Edward Payson. 1). Feb. 27. 183(1. ,He is a wholesale pork deaUn. He m.. 18,50. :SIartha .J. Buell. 22. Benjamin Merrill, 1). . June (;, 18;{8. He is a dentist; m., Nov. 10. 1870, Ella Fisk. 23. Mary Elizabeth. Ii. Feb. 7, 1841 ; ni.. Oct. 17. 1800. Simeon Thomp- son. She m.. 2d. July 4, ls71. Kicliard H. French. 24. Charles Kimball, b. .Ian. 25. 1844. He is a dentist. I'HALEN FA3IIIY-. 1. P. C. I'llAi.KN live- ill Western New ^'ork and is a farmer. He and liis wife, Emily, have bad six children, onlv two of whom are living; 2. Arthur. 3. Frank I,., b.. William-town. Oswego Co., N. Y.. May 0. IS.jO. He GENEALOGIES : PIERCE. 469 was eduoatPtl in th^- piiljlic >i'h()ols of Caiiuloii. \. \'.. rlio orramniar ■schools of Now York ("ity. at the Xowhurgli Instiruto at Xo\vl)uro:h on the Hudson. Alfred riiivcrsity Alfrod. X. V.. and at tho Theological School. .Meadvillf. I'enn. lie was ordained in the Tidtarian ministry, Oct. 21. ISSd, in Wilton, and n'sionod his ]iastorate, Se]it., issS. to l)e set- tled over the I'nitarian Society in Biattlol)oi-ou.u,li. Vl. lie ni.. March 22, ISSO. Enuly Stejihens of Xew York, and ha- one child: Taul Sears, h. Jan. 20. 18S1. IMIKIJ'S FAMILY. 1. .losKi'il I'riKl.rs lived on lot No. 1(1. lii~| iaM<;c. w hiili was lirst occupied by a Mr. lilandiard. who d.. leaving- a widow and two small children. Mr. rheli)s ni. the wid(»w. .Mrs. Al)i,-iail lUanchard. and d. Dec. .'?(». 17 7S. Aftei- his death .Mrs. Phelps managed the farm until her son came of age. For a year or two she had a man and his wife to u.ssist her in carrying on the f.irm. It is a tradition lliat one night healing a dis- turl)ance at the Itarn. and sn<])ecting the cause of it, th<' hired man hesi- tated to venture out. IJut his wife, observing his fears, seized the guu and rushed out, calling '• Daviil, come on,'* and soon found the cause of the alarm. She fired the gun, and Bruin received his death wouud. Children of Joseph and Abigail (Blanchard) IMielps: 2. Hannah, in.. June I'.i. 17!t4, Isaac Frye. S.-e Frye gvii. {^'11). 3. Sarah, b. M.iy (i. 1777: m.. Jan. 12. 17'.i7. .b.liu Tuttl.-. i. Joseph (o), b. :\[arch 11. 177'.). 5. JosKi-ir (4). I>. March 11. 177!i: d. Oel. .5. Is-lo. I'lie old farm was his home during his life. Few men had his muscidar power. He m., Xov. 21, 17'.i'.i. Anna, dau. of John and Sarah (Pierce) Stevens, of AVilton ; she d. March 17. is IS. aged r.li yrs. ( hildren : 6. John. I). Feb. 27. ISdO; il., 1S7(». He m.. anil by his lirst wife had some children. He m.. 2d. Mrs. Esther R. Holt. 7. Xancy. it. .Jan. 1.".. 1S0:{: m., Dec. ;$!. 1S2;!. Samuel Spalding. .See Spalding gen. S. (ynthia. b. Aug. 2(t. Isn."): m.. .March .il. is.il. John Frye. See Frye gen. (4:{). J». Elvira, b. Feb. I'.i. iSdS: d. Jan. 20, Is.il. 10. Joseph, b. July 20. islO. He has twice bee:i married, and has had several children, but we have no record of them. He has been for many, years in a tish market in \Valtham, .Mass. 11. Lorenzo, b. Aug. 14. ISIO. He has been for many years superin- tendent of the Poor P'arm at Lowell. 12. Clorinda, b. May .i, 1S21 ; m.. Sept. 2(;. 1S44. Daniel S. Gray of Lowell. .See Gray gen. (77). PIKPCE FA .MI LIES. 1. WiLMA.Ai PiKKCE was au early re.s. of Wilton, and sold his home- stead to .Samuel Sheldon a few years previous to the Kevolution. The 470 HISTORY OF WILTON. name-: ot William Pierce. .Tun., and Asa l^ieroc are found in the archives of Wilton, and they are *uj)i)osed to be son? of William Pierce, older than the two named below, but their names are not on th<' same record. Wil- liam Pierce, probably the younger, served in ('apt. Xathan Ballard's co. at the time of the alann in June, 1777, also in ("apt. Benjamin Mann's CO. in the expedition to Hhode Island in 1778. Asa Pierce was in ("apt. John (tOss's CO., Col. Moses Nichols's regt., in Gen. Stark's campaign at Bennington, 1777. and also served in 177S. riiildren of William by his wife, Hannah : 2. Benjamin (4), b. May 18, 17U2. 3. Timothy {U), h. Feb. 4, 1705. 4. Bknjamin (2). b. May 18, 1762 : m.. Oct. 27, 1785, Dorcas Lovejoy. Children : 5. Dorcas, b. Jan. 22, 178(!. G. Polly, b. April 2t), 1787. 7. James, b. Aug. 17, 1789. 8. Abiel,b. March 21, 1791. 9. Asa, b. March 17, 1794; m. Betsey, dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth (Putnam) Dodge of Andover, Yt. 10. Xancy. m. Capt. fsaac Jewett of Nelson, as his second wife. After their marriage they came to Wilton, where he d. Jan. 20. 18.53. Mrs. Jew«4t ni. for her second husband Dea. David Putnam of Lyndeborough. 11. 'i'l.AiOTilv (3), b. Feb. 4, 1705: m.. May 5, 1785, Phebe Carlton. Children : 12. Timothy, b. Aug. 15, 1785: d. Sept. 21, 1787. 13. Hannah, b. Oct. 27. 1787. 1. Levi A. Pierck, b. in Temple and lived there until the spring of 18.54, when he removed to the French village, Wilton, where he res. until 18,58, when he bought tlie farm whicli had been owned for several years by Benjamin Chamberlain. He lived on the farm till 1870, when his liealth failed, and the farm was sold to Samuel F. Maynard. In 1871 and 1872 lie was chosen representative to the Legislature, and, in 1872, served as selectman. He d. June 8. 187i). He m., Nov. 27. 1847, IJachel A., dap. of David and Bacliel (Hutchinson) l.ovejoy. See William Lovejoy gen. (35). Children: lloll. See Holt gen. ls(i7. 2. Emily F.. 1 >. .Jan. 14. 184!»: m. Henry A. 1292). 3. Charles A.. b. :Marcli 11. 1S51 : d. ."-lept. 27. 1 4. Infant, b. ,h m. 27. 18,5;{: d. .Ian. 29. 18.5:{. 5. Frank W.. I 1. Aug. .{. 1857: d. Dec. 1(». 187s. POLLAJH) FA.MILV. 1. John Poi.i.aKD bought of .l.nncs K. Leonard lot Xo. 17. third range, being the original Coburn farm, lie with liis wife removed to the place about seventeen years ago. He has been a successful farmer; n. ch. GENEALOGIES : TROCTOR. 471 rOWKlfS FAMILY 1. Hkxkv Powkus and wilV came to this country about 172U, and settlod in the town ot Harvard, Mass. They had lour sons and several daupjhters. The youngest son : 2. IIF.NRV. b. Ai)ril .{. i:.").}; d., Berlin, Mass , June 17. 1S22. He m. Hannah Moore ot Boylston. who d. aged r)3. They had five sons and nine daughters, several of whom lived to an advanced age. The second son : 3. IfoHKUT, b. Aug. ;}, 178(t: d. March 14, 1S.")!I. He m. Polly Powers : tliey had twelve children. Tlie youngest son : 4. .John, was b.. (Gardner. Mass., May 12. ISls. He m. Phianda Cole of Winchester, wh(» d. Dec. 2."), 18G3, aged 47 : Children : 0. Henry A. (8). b. April 11, 184S. 6. Julius E., b. Sept. 20. 18r)2. 7. Julia Irene, b. Oct. 21, 1S.").J: d. April 11. 18(;(». 8. Henhv A. (o), b. April 11, 184S. He had eighteen years" experi- ence as a druggist and apothecary before coming to Wilton. He has passed satisfactorily thorough examinations by the .State Boards of Phar- macy of Rhode Island and Xew Hamjjshire. He came to Wilton Dec. 22, 1881, and began l)usiness the next day. He m., Sept., 1870. Helen W. Savage of Worcester, Mass. Children : 9. Harry Albert, b. Sept., 1871. 10. George Elmer, b. Feb. 24, 1874. 11. Grace Irene, b. Feb. 24, 1874. PHOCTon FAMILY. 1. John Pkoctor, in 1G;{5, being then forty years old. came from London. England, in the ship Susan and Annie. 2. John, son of preceding, was three years old when his father came over. He was known afterwards as " AVitclicraft John." being among the first victims of the fatal delusion, and suflering the death penalty by banging, Aug. Ifl, 10il2. when he was 02 years old. He liad two wives and tifteen children, and lived at what is now known as Proctor's Crossing in Danvers. Mass. 3. Ben.ta.min, son of i)receding. was b. 1(J70: d. 1720. 4. John, son of Benjamin (3), was b. 1705; d. 1778. 5. BF.NJA.AriN, son of John (4), was b. 1731 ; d. 17!>!l. (>. John, son of Benjamin (5), was b. 17C3; d. 1830. He removed to Lyndeborough, and settled almost upon the sunnnit ot the mountain, about 1705. 7. Svi.VK.STKK, son of John (0), was b., Lyndeborough, 1805; d. 1867. 8. David E., son of Sylvester, was b. March 5, 1843, was educated in the district schools, and at .Vppleton AcadiMuy, Methuen. At the age of nineteen he enlisted. Aug. 14, 1802. as a private in Co. B, Thirteenth IJegt., X. H. v., was promoted to corporal, March 13, 1803; to sergeant, Jan. 1. 1804; was appointed cai)tain in the Thirtieth Regt.. U. S. C. T.. Feb. 10, 1804; breveted major, March 13. 1805: discharged. Dec. 10. 1805. 472 HISTORY OF WILTON. He canu' to Wilton from I.yiulol)orouo;h, iJec. 14. 1870, and oiigaj^pd with D. Giogg & Co. a? cltM-k, at th«> ond of two ypar? was admitted as partner, and, Jan. 1, 1880, l)eoame sole i)roprietor ui)on the retirement of Mr. Xeville. He ni., Jan. 10, 1807, Sarah M. Goodrich, dau. of Dea. John C. Goodrich, and great-granddanf»iiter of Kev. Sewall Goodrich, the first settled minister of T-ynd('horou<;h. Children : ». Frank Edwin. Ii.. Eyndchoronoh. Jan. It, 18G8. 10. -Mary Enuna. I... Wilton, Alio;. 7, 1S72. 11. Arthur (Goodrich, h.. Wilton. July 1:5. 1S77: d. April 7, 1878. 12. Georfje Sylvester, b.. Wilton, Sept. 18. 1878. 13. Fred. Willis, h.. Wilton. July 12. 1883. riTXA.M FAMILY. 1. .loiiN FlTNA^i cmijirated from Buckinohauisliire. Enfjland. and settled in Salem, Mass., l(i;{4. He was .-idmitted freeman. 1047: d.. 1002. aged altoiit 80 yrs. Three sons * emigrated with him : 2. Thomas, the grandfather of Gen. Israel Putnam of Kevolutiouary fame. 8. Nathaniel (5), h.. England. 1<;21. 4. Joliii. 5. XAriiANiKi. ^3;, 1... England. 1021: d., Salem, July 2.], 1700. He ni. Elizabeth Hutchinson. See Hutchinson gen. (2). They had five sons and two daughters, of whom we name one son : G. Henjamin (7), b. Aug. 11, 1002. 7. Ben.iamin («), b. Aug. 11. 1002: m., Aug. 2.5. 1084, Elizabeth Put- nam, probably dau. of Thomas (2). They had seven sons and one daughter. Two of the sons, named below, have descendants living in Wilton : 8. Xathaniel (10), b. Aug. 2."). lON.^.. 9. Stephen (l.**). 10. Natiiaxikl (S), b. Aug. 2.-). los.-.: d. Oct. 21. 17.J4: m.. June 4. 1709, Hannah Poberts. Children : 11. Jacob (17), b. March !i, 1711. 12. Arclielaus came to Wilton and settled on lot No. IS. ninth range, * 111 :i inanuscript, djitcti ir:{:!, Ktlwanl I'utiiain. sou of Tlioinas (2), tlicn ?li years of ape, wroto the t'ollowinj? coiicci-niiijj tlio raiiiily : "From tht- throf brotluTs proceciii'd twflvr males; IVoni those twelve, lorty males; from those forty, ei^fhly-two males. In respect to their situation in life, I tan say with the I'salniist : ' I have been yoiinp and now am old; yet have I not seen the riphteons forsaken, nor their seed begging bread,' except of God, who provides for all; for (Jod hath given to the generation of my fathers Agur's portion, neither poverty nor riches, but hath fV'il them with food convenient for them, and their children have been able to hi'lj) others in their need." About lH-'r>, lion. I'erley l'iitn:ini of .Salem, Mass.. b.gau lo irutlier material for a gene- alogy ol the rutnam family, and, with the expenditure of much time and money, made a large collection. Mr. Abiel A. I'utnam of Wilton called upon him, later than lS.'J(i, and learned that he intended to publish his mat<'rial; but when Mr. Putnam saw him a few year.s later, he had given up his intention on account of the magnitude of the task. He stated, however, that he had discovered no I'utnam in this country that was not descended from John (I) and one of hi:* three sons. Oon c^7, ^y^^^/^^^^i-?-^ MCLIOTYPE PRINTING C0.,BOST0N MASS. UENKALOOIES : PI TNAiM. 4 < tj the spot where the Oninty Farm buildings are :Jituate(l. He sold Jiis place. July 14, 17!l(), to I.ieut. Oliver Whiting of Temple. We liud no mention of Iiis family in the town record.*. Jle wa.« one of the two wlio refused to sign, in 177(», the reiiolution •• to oppose with arms the Hostile Proceedings of the British Fleets and Armies." Sec pages S!l. '.»(). In tlie accounts for the town of Wilton for the year .'ndiiig March i:i. 17S0, is the following item: "'In tlte Selectmen's liands of Money paid Ity Ardielans i'utnam as a tine for not doing a turn in the war, £10. " 13. Kpliraim came to Wilton witli l»is brother, Jacob, and settled at the intersection of the roads near the North Cemetery. He remained there not vnnny years, l)ut removed to T.yndeborough, whei-e his descendants have been numerous. While living in Wilton liis wife liad a daughter, said to be the lirst child born in U*iltoii; she was the mother of the late Ephraim Woodward, wlio d.. Wilton. Fet). s. lsr)S, aged !»• yrs. 14. Nathaniel t'iO). 15. STKfHt:x (*.)). father nf the tollowlug-aamed : 10. Moses (3«), b. 1740. 17. JaC()H(11). b. March 1), 1711: d. Feb. 10. 17sl. The evidence seems conclusive that Jacob and liis brother, Ephraim, were living with their families in what is now Wilton in ll'.iU. One authority states that Jacob canu' here in 17.JS. which was prol)al)ly the fact, as it is not to be supposed that he brought .his wife ai\d two small children into the wilder- ness without some previous preparation. John Uadger was undoubtedly liere with his family in 17.>il, l)ut bed. PVb., 1740; liis family soon went away, and it is not known that any one of his name has since lived in Wilton. The record of the family of John Dale shows that the eldest of his fourteen eliildren was b. Mardi .{1, 174"). From all this we conclude that Jacob Futnam was the lirst p<'rmaneiit settler in what is now Wilton. John Badger, tlie twoPutnams and John Dale settled in the south<'rn part of the township granted by ,>[assachusetts under the name of Salem- Canada ; but the establislnnent of the line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, soon after the settlement of Salem-Canada. made that grant void. When township No. 2 was surveyed and lotted. Jacol) Put- nam's settlement was found to Ite in the southeasterly ]>art of lot No. 1."). fifth range. On tin- west side of the road nearly oi.p<.slle Miehael >rc("arthy's l)ani. may still be seen the remains of a cellar, where ^fr. Putnam's tirst house was undoubtedly situated; tin- one in which lie lived until he built the house now occupied by Mr. McCarthy. It was two stories high in front and one in tin- rear, after the manner of many houses of tlnit time. It so i-emained until it was remodelled, with additions, by Joseph Wilson, a few years before he removed to Erie Co., N. Y. We learn from records of deeds that Jacob Putnam conveyed to various persons lot No. 1^". seventh range, and lots numbered 17, IS, 19 and 20, tenth iange; tin- last farm being in the range annexed to Tem))le. He is said to liave m. Hannah Harriman, but we liud no date either of the marriage or of lier death. He m.. July. 1735. Susanna Styles, wlio d. Jan. 27, 1770. In his last will is a becxuest to his *' well-beloved wife, 474 HISTORY OF WILTON. PaticiK'O," but we have discovered no other niention ot lier or ot the marriage. Children : 18. Sarah, b., Danvers, >rass., June 2S. IT.'Ki: m. .lonathaii Criiin, and !jettled on the farm now owned l)y .1. F. and II. W. Frye. See Jonathan Cram gen. (1). 11>. Nathaniel (44;. b., Danver.*, April 24. 17.'5S. 2(). Philip (50), b. March 4, 1740. 21. Stephen («3). b. Sept. 24. 1741. 22. Jo.-;eph (74). b. Feb. 27. 1744. 23. Mehitable. b. Dec. 2.-), 174.-); m. Daniel Holt, .'^-e Holt gen. (110). 24. Jacob (80). b. Nov. 15, 1747. 2o. Archelaus (94), b. Oct. 0. 174!t. 20. (^aleb, b. March 10, 17.")1. He i? called '-blacksmith" in a deed from John Cram, conveying the place now owned by Amos Herrick. He served in Capt. Taylor'.s co. at Winter Hill; also in Cai)t. Barron's co. at Ticonderoga, where he d. Aug. 22, I77G, leaving a widow. Amy. and one daughter. His widow m., Nov. ;^0. 177S, Ebenezer Pearson of Duxbury Scliool Farm. 27. Elizabeth, h. April 1."), 17.'):j; m.. Nov. 2li, 177.s. -Jacob Iladley ot Alexandria, New Addition, and removed to Hyde Park. Vt. They had a large family. 28. Peter, b. Jan. ,s, 17r)0. He d. July .{. 1770. while serving in the Ticonderoga campaign. 2?). Natiianiki. (14) came to Wilton soon after the tirst settlement and settled on the hill east of J. W . Stiles's buildings, known later .is the Batchelder place. His son, Francis, conveyed. 1778, to .Joseph Butter- lield, lots numbered 10, seventh and eighth ranges; also seven and one-lialf acres in the northwest part of lot No. IS, seventh range. Nathaniel's widow also quitclaimed her right in said premises. Children by his wife, Abig.ail : 30. Mary, b. July 24, 1744. 31. Abigail. 1). Sept. 24, 1740. 32. Francis, 1). Oct. 24, 1748. He was enrolled. April 2;{, 177r). as second sergt. in ('apt. AValker's co., and was at the battle of Bunker Hill. He left AVilton al»out 17S0 and settled at Cherry Valley. N. Y. 33. Pachel, b. April 12, 17r)l. 34. Miriam, b. May 10, 17.").S. 35. .Sarah, b. April 20, 1755. 30. Mehitable. b. March 21, 17.58. 37. Daniel, 1). Feb. 27, 1700. 38. Benjamin, b. MarcJi 9, 1702. 3». Musks (10), b. 1740; d. July 25, 1801. He grad., Harvard College. 17.50; canu' to Wilton about 177(i. :ind lived on the pl.ice now owned l)y James Burton. He was elected. March 0, 1778, one of the Committee of Safety; was chosen to represent the town in a convention to be holden at Concord, for " establishing some regulations by which our sinking cur- rency may be raised and set upon some more stable basis." He served GENEALOGIES : I'UTiVAM. 175 ■Jovoral years as selectinaii aiid was often on important ooniMiittc*- Hi- wife. Rebekah, d. Oct. 1."). 17!)7. aged 5(5 yrs. Children : 40. Stephen (104). b. 1772. 41. Rebekah. 42. Mo^es, b. July 24, 1777. 43. Aaron Kimball (114). b. Jan. 11. 17S4. 44. Xathamki. (1}>). b.. Danvers, Mass., April 24, 17;{S; d. March 2."), 1700. .Settled on lot No. 10, sixth rano;e: a farmer and shoemaker, ire m., Dec. 2, 17U2. Mary Eastman, who d. Dec. 22, 1777; m., 2d, Sept. 17, 1778. Mary Snow: she m.. 2d. Jan. IS. 170.-), .Tonah Thayer of Heath, Ma.«5s. Children: 4.5. Peter, b. Xov. 20. 17G.5: d. April, IS.IG, aged 02 yrs., .■> mos., the last survivor of Revolutionary soldiers from Wilton. When sixteen years of age. he was at West Point at the time of Arnold's treason. After mar- riage he lived for a few years in Hancock, then removed to Andover, Vt., where he cleared up a farm in the wilderness. When about sixty-six years of age a clay bank fell upon him, breaking one leg and injuring an ankle seriously. He was then, for the tirst time in his recollection, con- fined to the liouse by physical disability. He m. Rachel Hills of Notting- ham West, now Hudson, and had a large family: all but two of his chil- dren d. in infancy. 4«. Eliphalet (l*27j. b. Jan. 2;{, 17(i(i. 47. Jonathan, b. Dec. 1, 17(j7: d. young. 45. Jonathan, b. July 2it, 1770. He removed to Andover, \'t.: was a justice of the peace, and for manv years held town oHices. He m., Feb. 5, 170.J, Abigail Burton. See Burton gen. (22). They had seven sons and two daughters. After living in Andover about 45 years, the whole family went west: Mr. and Mrs. Putnam to Wisconsin. 4». Elizabeth, b. April 2.-), 1772; m., Feb. 22, 170S, Josepli Dodge, Jun., of Hancock. Soon after marriage they removed to Andover, Vt., where he became a prominent man, and where they both d. They had two sons and tive or six daughters. The eldest son lived on the home- stead, represented the town in the Legislature, and was for many years town clerk or selectman. .50. I'hilip, b. March I.t, 177.-). He m. a Miss Brown and lived for sev- eral years at Chatham, Columbia Co., X. V.; thence he went to Truxtou, Cortland Co., N. Y. They had one son and three daugliters. 51. Mary, b. Sept. 3, 1777; num.; lived in Andover, Vt. .>2. lMiel)e Snow, b. June 27, 1770; d. Dec. 14, 17Sli. 'tH. Hannah, b. Oct. 24, 17S0. She m. Selah Severence rass.. then removed to Truxton, Cortland Co., N. Y.; a suc- cessful farmer. He m., Nov. 21, 1S04, Cliloe Chapin of Rowe, Mass.. who d. -Vug. 22. 1818; m., 2d. Amy Clark of Coleraine. Mass. By his first wife lie liad three sous and two daughters; by his second, lour sons and four dausrhteis. 47<> IIISTOUY OF WILTON. 55. Al>ig:iil Fox, h. July !i, 17S5: m. David Kiiisma'i and lived in Iloath. Mass. Tiicv liad a large family. 5(J. Pini.ii- C'iM). I). March 1, 17-10; d. Nov. is. ISKi. He settled on lot No. IS, liftli r;m,ij;e : a larnier and cooper. He served as selectman for three years .111(1 was a representative for several years. He was cap- tain of a company mustered Sept. 2(), 177(i, for three months" service in Xew York, and was at the liattle of White Plains. He served one month at .Saratoo-a in 1777. He was appointed a colonel of militia and a justice of the peace. For some years lie was one of the rhn-e laroest taxpayers in Wilton. He m.. .June I'.i, 17(il, Al)ij?ail .laquilh. who d. .s«»pt. 1, 17(!."): m.. •2d. Haiin.-ih , who d. .Sept. 22, 1S2!). Childn'ii : 57. Abigail. I), .liily iS. nC;"); d. Aug. 2!>. 17(m. 5S. Altigail. li. S.-pr. I. 17(17: m.. .Inly S, 17S!). Altiel Wilson. 51). Hannah. Ii. April Ki. 17iiit: m. Samuel Burton. See Burton gen. (21). «0. IJachel. I.. F.'l.. ii. 1771 : d. num. 61. .Sarah, h. .Ian. l.i. 177.!: .1. Nov. 2(1. Is.fs: m. l{ev. Abel Fiske. See Fiske gen. (1 ). 6-2. Philip (UOj. h. .Ian. l;!. 17S1. «3. Stki'IIKN (21), 1». .S.'pt. 21, 1711. He settled on lot No. li). tenth r.mge. on which he Itnilt a grist-mill. In a deed ho is termed "■ house- wright." In 1707 hi' <()hl hi- plact> to Dcicrm David Patterson and removed to Knmford. .Mi'., w Ihtc his eldest sou had gone several years befoie. He in. olive N'aiiiuni ot Dracut. Children : (>4. Stephen. 1). .\ug. .'il, KG."); on coming of age he removed to IJum- ford. Me. 65. Olive. I). Oct. 2. i7(;f;. «(». Samuel, 1). .May 2!», 17(;s. 67. Esther, b. April 2M, 1770. 68. Mary. b. April 10, 1772. 69. F:iizaheth, b. .luly 11, 1774. 70. Israel, b. .March :n, 177(1. 71. Ai)igail. b. Marclj tJ, 177S. 72. B;ichel. 1). Feb. 2S, 17S0. 73. Jacob Herriman. I). Dec. 2S. 17Sil. 74. JiKSKi'ii (.22), I). Fei). 27, 1744: d.. Marshtield. Vt.. Xov. 7. 1S26. He settled on lot No, 20, tenth range, now 'remple. and built a mill there. He .sold his pl;ice, 1782, to As-i Stiles of Middleton, Mass.. and removed to Society l.and, now Bennington, and built the lirst mill on the falls there; tlie mill was afterward owned by Benj.iinin Burtt. He lived a few years at Alstead and thence removed to Marshtield, Vt. He m. Miriam Hamblet. Children : 75. .loseph (147). 1). Dee. (1. Ud'.i. 76. .Miriam, b. .Ian. 21, KliC. 77. .I<»el, b. .Ian. 1!», 17(;S: d. Jan. 21, 17G8. 78. Cideon, b. Jan. 2(i. 17(19; d. June 8. 17(19. 7». Hannah. 1). May 18, 1770. 80. Sarah, b. 3Iarch 17. 1773. GENEALOGIES: TUTNAM. 477 81. Mehitable, b. April 4, 1775. 82. Gideon, b. May -ili. 1777. 83. Mary. b. 1781; lu. 84. Jai-ol). b. Mari'li IS. 1784. 85. Elizabetli. b. 178(i. 86. Jacoi! (24), b. \ov. 15, 1747 : d. June 2, 1821. He settled on the southwest part of lot Xo. 1(5, fourth range, the place now owned by liis grandson, Jaeol) Putnam. He was a farmer, made spinning-wheels and ploughs, and was for many years deacon of tlie church. He m.. 1770, Abigail Burnap, who d. .June 10. 1812: m., 2d. Mrs. Lucy SpotVord of Tenii>le. Children: 87. Jacob (154), b. Nov. 4, 1771. 88. Abigail, b. April 29, 177;5; d. Feb. 20. 1827: unm. 89. John (1G«J). b. Nov. 24, 1774. 90. Caleb, b. (Jet. 7. 177(i; d. Nov. 17. 1777. 91. Calel) (182), b. March 24, 1779. 92. liuth. b. Jan. 20, 1781 ; d. Aug. 7, 1801. 93. Edah, b. Feb. 21, 1783; ni., Nov. 10, 1810, Stephen Cooper, and lived in Antrim and Francestown. 94. Arciielaus (25), b. Oct. 0, 1740. He lived on the homestead with his father, wlio conveyed to him by a deed, dated June 17, 1770, a l)art of the premises, and the renuiinder by a will proved Feb. 28. 1781. On April 14, 1702, Arciielaus conveyed the premises to George IJarrett of New Ipswich ; on the same date the premises were conveyed by IJarrett to Abiel Wilson, who oci-upied them until his death. Arciielaus removed with his family to Andover, Vt. He ni. Mary Nichols. Children : 95. Arciielaus, b. .June 11, 177(5. In the Wilton record of marriages is found the following: '' ISOI, Jan. 27, Arciielaus rutnam of Andover, Vt., to Miss Pluibe Parker of Wilton." See Ilananiah Parker gen. (3). He invented an accelerating wheelhead, for which he obtained a patent. Al»out ]82.'{ he removed into New York state. 9«. Anna, b. (Jet. 20, 1777. 97. Mary, b. July 10. 1770. 98. .Susanna, b. .Ian. 14, 1781. 99. Huldah. b. May 10. 1782. 100. Ama, 1). .Iiiiie 2. 1781. 101. Peter, b. Dec. 2(1, 1785. 102. Abigail, b. July 8, 1787. 103. Samuel, b. :\Iay 1, 1789. 104. Stki'IIKN (40). b. 1772; d. Sept. 18, 1821. He worked at hewing timber, framing buildings and such other jobs as came to hand ; he also built and cariied on the giist-uiill on the north side of the brook at Barnes's Falls. He m.. Sept. 10, 1707, Sarah Burton. See Burton gen. ri4). Children; 105. Stephen, b. Nov. 11. 1797: m., .\pril 21. 1828. IJannah. d.iu. of Theodore and Hebecca (lleald) Barker of Temple. See David Barker gen. (2). They removed to Steuben Co.. N. V. 106. Sylvester, b. Feb. 8, 1799. 478 HISTORY OF WILTON. 107. Hiram, b. Nov. 13, 1800. 108. Kebecca, b. Aug. 31. 1S()2. 109. Cyru.<, b. Sept. 13. 1S()4. 110. .Saiab, b. .hily 20, ISOS. 111. Muses. 1). July 30. ISIO. 112. Ira. b. Sept. 22, 1813. 113. .lobn Fraiikliu, 1). Marc-h 2, 1817. 114. Aauon KiMBAi.i. (43), h. Jan. 11. 1784: d. March 25, 1871. lie learned the tratle ot house tinishing of Mr. Jewett of Temple, and while he worked at liis trade liad several ajiprentiees. He lived on the farm now owned by Deaeon (Jharles Wilson, and for many years befoie his death liis l)usinc.ss was farming. He adopted the system of soiling, and on about 30 acres kept a horse and from five to seven cows. He m. Polly Shattuck of Temple, who d. Oct. 10, 1841, aged 54 yrs. ; m., 2d, Nancy Wright of Mason, who d. Aug. 28, 1875, aged (iS yrs. Children : 115. Polly lluss, b. Sept. 17. 1800; d. Oct. 10, 1838. 110. Evelina, b. March 31. 1811 : m.. April 22. 1832. William Emerson. See Emerson gen. (1). 117. Sally, b. Feb. 15. 1813 ; ni.. Dec. 25, 1834. John Mills. See Mills gen. (1). IIH. Aaron K., b. Dec. 13, 1814; d. Aug. 1, 1816. 11?). Aaron K., b, Jan. 23, 1817; d. 3Iarch 1(5. 1818. 120. Levi (195), b. Dec. 4, 1818. 121. Hervey (198), b. Sept. 21, 1820. 122. Daniei Pratt, b. July !), 1822. He lived for several years in Beth- lehem, but removed, many years since, to Cleveland, O. He m. a Miss Peavey ; n. ch. 123i Matilda IJockwood, b. Oct. 23. 1824: d. Sept. IG, 1880. She m., Jan. 1, 1855, Samuel F. Mayuard, who d. Aug. 10, 1850. Sec Maynard gen. (1). She m., 2d, Nov. 9, 18()5, Charles Wilson of Xew Ipswich. Xot many years after their marriage they came to Wilton. Mr. Wilson is deacon of the Second Cong. Ch. 124. Kufus (202), b. March 3. 1827. 125. Ann .Fane, b. July 20. 1820: m. Stei)hen C. Coburn and res. in Milford. 12(». Mary Cordelia, child by second wife. 127. Elii'IIALKT (46), b. Jan. 23, 1706 : d. of lung fever. Feb. 25, 1826. He served nearly .seven years with Samuel Rockwood of Groton, Mass., to learn the cl7. 157. Sophia, b. .hily 28. 1799. 158. Abi^rail, 1>. Jan. 12, ISOl. 15$). Abram (233). b.. Andover, Vt.. April 13. 1802. 160. Amos (24«), b.. Andover. Vt., April 14, 1804. 161. Puth, 1). Nov. 24, 1S05. 162. Lydia. b. March (!, 1807. 163. Sophronia, b. July 13, 1808. 164. Betsey, b. Dec. 18, 1809. 165. liansom, b. July 29, 1811. 166. John. b. June 3. 1813 ; res. in Westlield. N. Y. 167. AVilliam. d. younji'. 168. George Washington, b. July 7, 1818; has for many years been postal clerk on the route from Syracuse to Cleveland. 169. John (89), b. Nov. 24, 1774; d., Nashua, March 1(J. 183r). He was a botanical physician and practised in Wilton aiul the neighboring towns. He resided at Wilton ("entre, on Ihe place now owned by Mrs. Davis, until 1832. when he removed to Hudson and thence to Nashua. He m.. July 7, 1803, Mary Jlerrick. who d., Dexter. Me., in her one hun- dredth year. Iteing the i)idest native of Wilton of whom we have any knowledge. See llerrick gen. (60). Children: 170. Mary Farnum. b. Nov. 3, 1803; m., 1830, Henchman Sylvester. 171. Sarah H., b. June .'), IsOn; in., Aug., 1831, Samuel Farrar of Ban- gor, Me. ; 11. ch. They adopted the two children left by her sister, Mary. 172. John, b. .Mine s, 1S07. A caritenter. As he was loading a can- non at the reception of Ceii. Samuel Houston at Nashua in 1848. a prema- ture discharge tore olV his right hand, and it was amputated above the wrist, lie m.. Sei)t. 12, 1834, Aldgail Holt of Temjile. They had seven children. 173. Ephraim Abbct. b. Ai)ril 3. isd'.i. A sbnemakcr. He m. a Miss Emerson; four children. 174. Nancy, b. Aug. 17. isll : m. Dr. Albt-it Thayer. 175. Abigail, b. :May 1. 1813. 176. Adaliiie. b. May IS. 1S15; m., 1834. Nathaniel Bryant. 177. Lyman, b. .Ian. 29, 1818: d. Feb. 23,1881. He iii. in 1807 and had one child, but his wife and child d. before his death. 178. George, b. May 23. 1820 ; d. June S, 1821 . ^ f MELIOTVPE PRINTING C0.,a08T0N UAS3 GENEALOGIES : PUTNAM. 481 179. George Quiiicy Hill, b. May .H, 1822; in. 1840. ISO. Franklin I?ee(l, b. Oct. 3, 182;i; d. 187(5. He m. and lived in Davenport, Iowa; cij^ht children. 181. Charles Edwin, b. Sept. 14, 182G; went to California. 182. Calkh (91), 1). March 24, 177!»; d. Sept. 8, 18G2. A farmer and lived on the honie?itead. lie held military olhces to the rank of captain in the Cavalry Co. of the 22d liegt. of militia. For several years he took the lead of the singinj; in church. He m., Feb. 4, 1801, Lydia Spalding, who d. Xov. 17, 1811, aged '.i7 yrs. ; m., 2d, .lane Loiigley of Shirley, Mass., who d. .Jan. 2, 1854, aged Go yrs. ; m., .'kl, Mrs. Sarah Shattuck Putnam of Lyndeborough. Children : 183. Caleb, d. young. 184. Lydia, h. Sept. 3, 1813; ni., April 30, 1844. Samuel Goldsmith. See Goldsmith gen. (23). 185. Jane, b. Dec. 2."., 181 1 ; m.. May 8, 185G, Orin Blood. See Blood gen. (16). 18«. Caleb, b. Sept. 15. 1810; d., Wilton. .Jan. 23. 1845; num. A machinist. 187. I'toxana, b. July IG, 1818 ; m., June G, 184!), Augustus F. Peacock. 188. Samuel, b. May 18, 1820. After his marriage he lived in Leom- inster, Mass. He worked as a carpenter until Dec, 1850, when he formed a i)artnership with Lewis Phelps to carry on the tanning and currying business on the Burrage place in North I^eominster. In .lune, 187G, he was chosen president of the First National Bank of Leominster. He m., Nov. 27, 1845, Jane Augusta Pierce, who d. Jan. 12, 1880; m., 2d, Melora F. Goodridge; n. ch. An adopted daughter ni., -lune 10, 1870, George Pratt. 189. Jacob (254), b. Aug. IG, 1822. 190. Ifuth Aim, b. June 10, 1824; d. Oct. 28, 1838. 191. Asa I>ongley (257), b. July 0, 1826. 192. Andrew Jackscni (263), b. July 25, 1828. 193. Artemas (269), b. Jan. 1, 1831*. 194. Sarah M., b. Oct. 13, 1834 ; in., April 11, 18G1, Calvin D. Blanch- ard, a farmer; res. Harvard, Mass. 195. I>i;vi (120), b. Dec. 4, 1818. For several years lie lived in Mil- ford, and, in company with Joseph Lundy, ran the first cylinder planing machine used in Milford for dressing lumber. In 1850 he built a dam on IJocky liiver and erected a mill for dressing lumber and for the manufact- ure of furniture, and was the first to use a cylindrical planing niadiine in Wilton. Ho m., June 5, 1845, Harriet E. Stevens of Bedlonl, who d. Oct. 14, ISGG; m., 2d, Alicia S. Kendall of Dunstable, Mass. Children: 196. Ella Eli/.aheth, b. Aug. 17, 1847; m., 1873, Joshua II. Putnam of Danvers, Mass.; d. March 24, 1874, leaving one daughter. 197. Levi Ernest, b. Aug. 2, 18G1 ; d. March 12, 1870. 198. HicuvKY (121), b. Sept. 21, 1820. He lived in Milford until 18.50, when he removed to Wilton and carried on business with his brother, Levi, for several years; a few years after the dissolution of the partner- .sihlp he returned to Milfoixl. In 1855 he was chosen a selectman of 482 niSTOKY or wilton. Wilton. lie ui.. May 11. 184;^. Luvinia Hall, who wa.« b.. Milfoid, March 29, 1823. Children: 199. Louise Maria, b. April 1. 1S44; ni., .Jan. 10, 1871. William S. Phelan ; res. Oakland, Cal. 200. William Kimball, b. Aug. 7, 184G; m., Oct. ;J1. 1878, Emma J. Jordan; carries on harness-making and carriage-trimming at Milford, N.H. 201. Martin Waterman, b. Nov. 1(J. 18.'Jl ; m., Oct. 28. 1875. Annie Brown ; res. in Brightwood, Ind. 202. RuKi's (124), b. March 3, 1827; m.. May 6, 18G1, Mary J. Rams- dell of Xcw Ipswich, where he res. Children : 203. Daniel Elmer, b. Sept. 28, 18G4. 204:. Mary Estelle, b. Dec. !), 1807; d. Feb. 2.-i, 1868. 205. Alice Luclla, b. Jan. 30, 1871. 206. AiiiKL AUBOT (131), b. July 29, 1801; d. Dec. 30, 18S1. When lie was eighteen years old he liad a severe illness, and for a few years his chest was so diseased that he was unable to labor. He studied for one term at Union Academy, Meriden, and taught school for several terms. For a few years he worked at carding and cloth-dressing, and afterward at wood-turning. He m., Feb. 12, 1835, Mary Ann Eaddin, wiio was 1)., Saugus, Mass., July IS, 1803, and d. Dec. 9, 18.59. Children : 207. Abiel Edwin, b. March 13, 183G. He enlisted as a recruit, Aug. 21, 1802, and was assigned to Co. D., Fourth Regt., N. II. V. He d. on the hospital boat on the James River, Va., Aug. 17, 1804. 208. Henry Eliphalet (274), b. May 12, 1837. 209. Joseplune (277), b. Nov. 24, 1838. 210. Samuel Abbot, b. July 12, 1840. He enlisted in the Sixteenth Regt., N. H. v., a regiment which lost more men by disease than any other from New Hampshire. As the regiment was on its way home, lie was left on the hospital l)oat at Vicksburg, but arrived home a week later than the rest. He is engaged in the manufacture of furniture. He m., May 2, 1877, Sophia Jennie Gardner of Charlestowu, Mass., where he res. 211. Arthur Herbert, b. Sept. 2, 1842. A furniture manufacturer; res. Nashua. He m., Dec. 20, 1870, Lucy Isabelle Putnam (295). 212. Abro Hale (284), b. April 18, 1840. 213. Sewall (133), b. April 27, 1805. ' He has been a farmer; was elected selectman ten times, and once refused to serve; was county com- missioner three years, and a justice of the peace for twenty years. For about fifty years he practised surveying land and running lines, as occa- sion called. He m., Aug. 27, 1835, Ilanmih M. Clidden of Gilmanton, who was b. Aug. 0, 1813, and d. Feb. 21, 18(;7. Children: 214. Laura Ann (286), b. June 25, 1830. 215. Mary Augusta, b. Sept. 30, 1838; m., June 14, 1800. Charles H. Oilman of Cilmantou, who for some years, in company witli a nephew, carried on a grocery and provision store in Greenbush, N. Y. While on his return from Southern (California, he d., March, 1880, in the car before reaching Little Rock. 216. Ellen (289), b. Nov. 5, 1840. GENEALOGIES : PUTNAM. 483 217. Emily Dorothy, b. Dee. 12, 1S42; d. July 18, ISoS. 218. Waireii Preseott, b. Feb. 8, 1845. Ou Aug. 8, 18(;:j, In- began to learn .the blacksmith's trade of Charles A. Bales, aud worked for him until April 1, 1871. He then hired the sliop and tools for rtve years; at the end of that period he and Mr. Bales boeame partners, under the lirm- name of Bales A Putnam, and have so continued to this time. He m., Nov. 20, 1874, Helen ^ferritt of Bedford, Mass. 215). Eliza Jane, b. June 29, 1818. For sixteen years she was employed by the Watch Factory at Waltham. In 1870 she assisted in running tlie coiupauy's machinery at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, and from April to November, 1885, she performed the same service at the International Inventors' Exhibition in London. She m., June 15, 1880, Nelson H. Tenncy of South Acton, ^lass. 220. Samlel (139), b. Sept. 14, 1810; d. Nov. 11, 18.53. He was for several years in the firm of A. & W. Jones & Co., manufacturers of boots and slioes. He m., May 14, 1845, Phobe S. Jones. See Joel Jones gen. (4). Child: 221. Martha, a successful teacher. 222. John Allen (145), b. Nov. 4, 1823. For several years he carried on tlie mill built by liis father, sold it about 1853 and removed to Lynde- borough. He m., July 13, 1840, Louise E. Cram of Lyndeborough. Children : 223. Elvira M., b. June 4, 1851 ; m. George Cheney. 224. Philip, b. Sept. 17, 18.53; m. L. Atwood. 22.5. Abba. b. Sept. 8, 1854; m. George Brown. 226. John F., b. June 3, 1865: d. Aug. 14, 1805. 227. Ilattie M., b. April 0, 1806 ; m. Henry U. Hanover. 228. Clintie A., b. March 20, 1808; d. Sept. 13, 1880. 229. JosEi'li (148), b. J:iu. 4, 1700. A machinist and iron-forger. He worked at making the machinery for the lirst factory in Wilton, where he lived for several years. He m. Lucy llumrill. Children : 230. Peter Hamilton (292), b. Sept. 11, 1810. 231. Caroline. 232. Harriet. 233. AiJUAM (159), b., Andover. Vt., April 13, 1802; d., Manchester, April 9, 1876. He came to Wilton about 1812 and worked at farming until 1828, when he began to make bobbins, and worked at that business for the rest of liis life. He removed from Wilton and lived one year in Antrim, four years in Danbury, three in Lowell, two in Plaistow and fourteen years in Mancli'ester. He was an industrious, trustwortlij' man, and a deacon in the Baptist Chun-h. He m., Se])t. 29, 1820, Mary Bussell, who d. June 30, 1835. See Pussell gen. (2(>). He m., 2d, Clarissa, dau. of Deacon Moses Greeley of Hudson. Children : 234. William H., b., Wilton, Sept. 12, 1830; a dry-goods salesman; res. in Boston; m., Sept. 13, 1858, Mattie A. Bruce of Clinton, Mass. 2.35. George 11., b., Wilton, Dec. 4, 1831 ; d. Dec. 21, 1831. 230. Moses G., b., Wilton, Sept. 24, 1837; d., Antrim, Oct. 5, 1845. 237. Mary K., b., Wilton, Dec. 21, 1838; d., Nashua, April 11, 1858. 484 HISTORY OF WILTON. 238. Georj^e T. I)., b.. Wilton, Nov. 22, 1840; d., Plni>lo\v. April IS, 1881 ; m., Feb. 0, 187f>, Liiura S, Carlton of Plaistow. 230. Lucy A., b., Wilton, Dec. 28, 1841 : d., Manchester. May 18. 1872. 240. Hannah C, b., Wilton, April, 1843; d. April, 1843. 241. Abrani B., b., Antrim, May 4, 1845; d. Oct. 20, 1871. A carpen- ter. He ni., May !), 1871, Anna W. Lufkin of South Levant, Me. 242. Clara 8. G., b., Danbury, June 5, 1847 ; d. March 27, 1870. 243. Joseph G., b., Danbury, May 25, 184J). A desi[aria. b. Sept. 20. l.«^(17 : d. May 7. 1S7(). 2G0. Asa. b. Mart-h 81, ISCtt. 2(>1. (Joorijc, b. Dec. 11. 1S7(I; d. Feb. 2, 1877. 2«2. Andrew Worcester, b. Dec. 2S, 1872. 263. AXDUKW Jackson (1})2). b. July 25, 182s. He with his l)r()ther. Artenias, built, 1SG;{, the tannery at East Wilton and earried it on for some years, but, owin": to tinaneial embarrassment, it is now nnoecupied. He m., May 1, 18G1, Sarah Flags Whitney of Adrian. Mieli. Cliildr.Mi : 2G4. Samuel II., b. Oct. 20, 1802: d. Nov. 10. 180;{. 2G5. AVillie, b. Feb. i:?. 1801. Clerk in the Savings Baidi at Leom- inster, Mass. 2(»(}. Ilattie L., b. Dec. 0, 180:). 2(>7. -Mabel L., b. April 2:5. 1808. 2(i.S. Augusta W., b. March 20, 187:{. 209. Aktemas (193), b. Jan. 1, 18;^1. A tanner and currier: he lived for several years at North Leominster, Mass., and removed, 180.'i, to Wilton, where he has twice been chosen selectman. Hem.. May 2. 1854, Mary O. Kidder. See Kiilder gen. (8). Children: 270. Willie, b. June 0. 18,55 : d.. June 7, 1855. 271. Mary Ida. b. Feb. 4. 18.58: m.. Oct. 5. 1882. Charles A. Burtt. See Burtt gen. (10). 272. John C. (317), 1). March :{l, 18(50. 273. Fred Brooks (319), 1). June 12, 1802. 274. IlENHY Emimiai.kt (208), b. May 12, 1S.37. Fn tlie time of the llebellion he was on garrison duty at Fort Iiidei)endence in Boston Harbor. He lives in Reading, Mass., and is engaged in the manufacture of furniture. lie m., Xov. 2, 180;^, Mary Eliza Cook. Children : 275. Grace Cook, 1). July 7, 1807. 27«. Ada Kendall. Ii. Oct. 10, 1871. 277. JosKi'lllXK (209), b. Xov. 24, 18;{^; m., Aug. !», 18(iL Orange S. Cook. Mr. Cook enlisted in the Twenty-first Regt., Mass. V.; served under Burnside in North Carolina, and under Pope in Virginia; was severely wounded at Chantilly. and. after being in the hospital for several months, was honorably discharged. Children : 278. Horace Burnside (Cook), l>. April 21, 1804. 279. Edwin rutnam (Cook), 1). Dec. 12. 1805. 280. Mary Josephine (Cook), b. A]ni\ :{, 1SG8. 281. Brooks Dascomb (Cook), b. Sept. 15, 1871. 282. Marion Raddin (Cook), b...Tan. :J, 1877. 283. Olive Scott (Cook), b. Dec. 28, 1877. 284. Abko Hai.e (212), b. April 18, 1840; d., Gainsville. Flor.. Ai)ril 22, 188.3. A furniture manufacturer. He m., Dec. 31, 1870, Ellen Jane Russell of Brookline. Child: 285. Edwin Ernest, b. Nov. 22, 1880. 486 HISTORY OF WILTON. 286. Lai-ua Ann (214), b. June 25, 1S3G; m., June 8, 1SG2, Josepli Tirrell, a farmer; res. in Goffstown. Children: 287. Carrie Aufjusta (Tirrell), b. June 11. 18G4. A grad. of McGaw Institute ; is engaged in teaching. 288. Albert Sewall (Tirrell), b. Jan. 20, 1S70. 28». Ellkn (21«), b. Nov. 5, 1840; d. April 7, 187."); ni., Sept. 27, 18C.G, Charles A. Emerson of Wilton, a carpenter. See Emerson gen. (19). Children : 2i)0. 3[abel Tutnam (Emerson), b. Jan. 2;$. 18G8. A grad. of Nashua High School. 18S7. 2!)1. Abiel Livermore (Emerson), d. in infancy. 25)2. VKTVAi Hamilton ^;230), b. Sept. 11, 181!». A carpenter, macliin- ist and furniture maker; lived for some time in California. He m.. May, 184(), Kuby Steele, who d. Feb. 4, 1848; m., Oct., 1848, Lavinia Lane, who d. July 2G, 1854; m., :id, July, 18G2. Mrs. Hannah W. (Perkins) Beard, who d. Feb. 8, 1884. See Heard gen. (1). Children : 293. Ella M., b. Dec, 1847; d. Sept. 8. 1860. 294. Clara A., b. May, 1849; m. Henry H. Shattuck. 295. Lucy Isabelle, b. Sept., 18.50; m. Arthur H. Putnam (211). 29(». Wiliiam H. (322). b. Aug., 18.52. 297. Sa.mi Ki. .Vhhot (249), b., Westtield, N. Y., July 2;}, 1840. He was mustered, Sept. 18, 18G1, into Co. D, Fourth Regt., N. H. V. He went with the regiment to South Carolina and was honorably discharged for disability, Sept. 18, 1862. A photographer, and lives in Ilyannis, Mass. He m., Sept. 25, 18G1, Harriet Parker of Wilton. Children : 298. Eldon, b. Nov. 25, 1865 ; lives in Kansas. 299. Artliur Ernest, b. Nov. 4, 1867 ; d. Aug. 12, 1868. 300. William Jaoou (250), b., Wilton, April 17, 1842. Resides on a farm in Nasliua. He ni.. May 24, 1874. Eldora. dau. of Luther A. Tarl)ell. Children: 301. Dora Arlin, b. Oct. .{0, 1877. 302. George William, b. Feb. 6. 188:}. 303. Emma Dorcas (251). b. Feb. 28, 1844; m.. April .JO. 1871. Charles L. Otis of Hancock. He is a farmer and lives near the depot in Hancock. Children : / 304. Mary Emma (Otis), b. Mairh 22, 1873. 305. Helen Frances (Otis), b. March 30, 1875. 300. Louis lioyal (Otis), b. Marcli 15, 1877. 307. Ernest Mansel (Otis), b. June '.), 187!>; d. April 24. 1881. 308. Charles Leland (Otis), 1). March 25, 1882. 309. Dean Putnam (Otis), b. Sept. 18, 1883. 310. Floka Jank (255). b. Feb. 4, 18.54; m. Herbert Wilkersoii. .Mr. WllkersoM was b. in the parisli of liasley, Hertfordshire, Eng.. Dec. 26. 1S4!>. landed in New York. .Vug. 18. 18G8. and lunight. July. 1873. the farm originally owned by Deacon Jolin IJurtoii. ), b. Maj- 24, 1857; m., Juno :}, 1878, Honi\v A. Proctor, who wa-s b., Stoddard, Sept. 22, 18.">4. lie resides on the farm with his wife's father. Children : 315. Henry Putnam (Proctor), b. June 2!), 1881. 316. Anna Jane (Proctor), 1). July 10, 1885. 317. John- C. (272), I). Mardi :il. isof): m.. March :n, ISKO, Gertrude A. Nutting. Chihl : 31H. Clyde Artema>, h. Sept. 1, Hs;{ ; d. July 2;{. 18SI. 319. Fred. Ukooks (273), b. June 12. 1802; m.. Sept. 7, ISSl, Lizzie F. Crooker of Hillsborough, (^hildren : 320. Minnie Edith, b. June 25, 1882. 321. Fred. Ernest, b. Sept. 10, 188:^. 322. William II. (2J)G), b. Aug., 1852; m. Ella IIe;ilh Cray, who d. Sept. 13, 1887. See Gray gen. (104). Children : 323. Clj-tie G., b. Dec. IG, 187fi. 324. Henry H., b. Aug. 17, 1878. 325. Hattie L., b. May 10, ISSO. 32G. George N., b. Aug. 2, 1882 : d. Sept. 14. 1882. 327. Mary I., b. Sept. is, ISS.'J. 32S. Alice, b. Xov. 2(;, 1880. PAMSEV FAMILY. 1. AnuA.Ai A. 1;am.si:v, b., Greenfield, Aug. 14, is:{5, came to Wilton, .\.])ril, 1S07, and was for three years in trade with his brother-in-law, William K. Baldwin. At this time he is a broker and insurance agent. He lias been for several years a Justice of the peace, and also an eflicient collector of taxes. He m., Xov. 28, 18G0, Helen P. Baldwin, who was b., Bennington, Fel). 25, IS.'iS. Child: 2. Anna A., b., Wilton, Aug. 23, 1870. RAYMOND FAMILY. 1. CiiAHLKs Pav.monh, b., Bedford, Jan. 13, 1822. Soon after his birth his parents removed to Amherst. lie came to Wilton March 31, 1S52, and some years later he built a house in the northwest ])art of East Wilton, where for many years he has had summer boarders. He m.. May 7. 1850, Angeline E. Paymond, who was h., Carlisle, Mass., Nov. 11. 1820. PICHAKDSON FAMILY. 1. Thomas Kiciiakusox lived on lot No. 10. lirst range. He left Wilton between 17S7 and 17'.»0. Children by his wife. IMiebe: 2. Eunice, b. Sept. 21, 175S; d. Nov. 2. 17.58. 3. Phebe, 1). Dec. 9, 17.5!i. 4. Hannah, b. April 0, 1701. 5. Stephen, b. Feb. 17, 1703. «. Thomas, b. Oct. 31, 1704. 7. .lohn. b. Aug. 0. 1700. 488 HISTORY OF WILTON. 8. William, b. Aug. 10, 17GS. 9. Moll}-, b. JiiiU' 10, 1770. 10. Rachel, b. May 27, 1772. 11. Dorcas, b. Feb. 23, 1774. RIDEOUT FAMILIES. 1. liKNJAMlN RiDEOlT. 1). 174:!; il. .Tilly 10. ISIO. He bought ul IJeiijamiu Thoinpsou lot No. (i, I'ourth rauge. \vhich he cleared up, and which b<'cauie hi? lionie for the vent ol his life. The deed was dated May IG, 17C:{. His lirst wife, Dorothy, d. June .i. 17ti7. aged 22: his second wife, Sarali, d. Dec. V.i, IS.'Jl, aged S3. Children : 2. Jolm, b. May 27, 1707. 3. Sarah, b. April ">, 1770; ui., Nov. 5, 1788, Abraham Cole. 4. David, b. Oct. 27, 1771 : res. in Vt. He m., Jan. 30, 1798. Ilhoda Holt. 5. Dorothy, b. Aug. .">, 1773; in.. Jan. 24. 1703. .Steplien Huse of Methuen, Mass. 6. Joshua, b. July 31, 1775; d. April 17, 1770. 7. Lucy, b. April 8, 1777; m., Nov. 1, 1700, Moses Averill. S. Susanna, b. Aug. 5, 1779; ni.. June 21. 1803, John Currier. «. Joshua (14), b. Aug. 10, 1781. 10. Polly, b. March 13, 1784 ; ni., June 14, 1801, Aaron Wilkins. They res. in Wilton about twenty years after theii- marriage, and had one sou and several daughters, but finally removed to Maine. 11. Joel Taylor, b. July 30, 1780. 12. Simeon, b. Aug. 18, 1788. 13. Jacob (19), b. July 27, 1780. -" 14. Josiu.A (9), b. Aug. 10, 1781 ; w.is a farmer and res. on Ihe home- stead. He was one of the early nieml)ers of the Baptist church. He m. Sally Kendall. Children : 15. Sally, b. Dec. 24, 180(5. She m., April 30, 1843. Sylvester Simonds. who was a tanner, and the last occupant of the Stockwell yard. He owned and lived for a few years on the farm How belonging to John E. Baldwin, but removed to Lunenburg, Mass. Ui. Almira, 1). July 7. 1808; d. Aug. 19. 1834. She m. Timothy IJ. Kimball. 17. Joshua (21), b. Sept. I, 1813. 18. Clmrles. b. Jan. 21, 1820; d. Dec. 29, 1872. He m. and lived on the farm now owned by John B, Baldwin. 19. .lACOB (13), b. July 27, 1789: res. in Milford: m. Simonds. Child : 20. Jacob (2()). b. April 23, ISl.J. 21. Josin A (17). b. Sept. 1, 1813; d. March 18, 1880. He owned the farm and built the liouse now occupied l)y the heirs of Jacob IJideout. Besides farming he carried on considerable l)UT1. IS.-.l : ni.. Jan. .!(». 1SS4. Elizahetli Willey. and res. in Walthani, Mass. 25. Frank P., b. Sept. 27, IS.-.'.l; ni.. May IG. ISis:!, Ida 1.. Donahue: i< a clerk, and res. in Xasliua. 2(J. JaCOH (20). 1>. April 2:5. IS];-); d. .Fan. :50, ISSl. ITo res. in Mason some years, and a i)art of the time served as a selectman. ITe res. in Wilton at two different times, in all about twenty-live years. He m.. Ai)ril 12, 1841, Lydia Peabody. Children : 27. Anson .T., b. Aug. 12, 1842: res. in Brookline. lie m.. July 1. 1S7_'. Mary A. Bussell. 2M. George A., b. Aug. 27, 184'): d. 1888. He was a farmer, res. on the homestead; num. lie served as selectman for tliree years. 29. Elwin A., b. July 27, 1847: d. Aug. G. 1875. 30. Amos AV.. b. Sept. 7, 18.")!i. 1. William E. Uidkoit, b., IloUis, Dec. 21. 1821); d. Feb. 2;"), 1879. He was a desciMulant of a brother of Benjanjin IJideout, who settled in HoUis. He came from Nashua to Wilton al)out 18(m. He was a carpen- ter, and for several years was sexton and one of the police. He m.. Jan. 1, 1850, Julia ]{. Je.wett, wlio was b., HoUis, May 0. 18:{n. KING FAMILY. 1. PiiiLAXDKU IJiNC, h. Weld, Me. He came to Wilton about 185;{, and res. at the West village, occupying the store, and engaged in making men's clothing. Much of the time since he came to Wilton lu' has been employed in wholesale peddling. He is the proprietor of various curative medical preparations. Some j'cars since he removed his business to East Wilton into one of the tenements in the block th:it was destroyed by fire, Dec, 1885. He purchased the buildings formerly occui)ied by Messrs. Jones & Co., and occupies them as his stand of business. In Manrh, 1880. he was elected one of the sdiool board for three years. He m. Kleanor Houghton of Weld. .Me. He m.. 2d, Helen .1. Holt." See Holt '^i'u. (203>. Children : 2. Mary Ileh-n, b. Aug. 12. 18.55. 3. Harry Philander («), b. Nov. 17, 1S57. i. .Alyrtie Caroline, b. March 28, 1802. 5. Aim Elizabeth, b. Jan. 10. 1805. G. Ellis Lyle, b. Jan. 0, 1807. 7. Florenc-e Aurelia. b. July II. ls70. H. (Jertrude Celistia, b. Mareh 22. 1S7;{. 9. IIaukv I'HILANDKU (3). b. Nov. 17. 1S57. He is in eomitany with 490 HISTORY OF WILTON. his father in businoiss. lie in., Nov. 10. 1S8'2. Franees M. Bowler. C'hil- ilren : 10. Robert (}.. 1). .Inly is, 1SS:{. 11. Helen M.. b. .Xvi;;. 111. 188;'). ROCK WOOD FAMILY. 1. KiciiAUi) llOCKKT. or RocKWOOi), (I. ICGO. He was from Wey- mouth or Dorchester, Dorsetsliire, Knjijiaiul. and beeame a settler in Doreliester, Mass., in KJ.MO. He m. A«j:nes (Bieknell ?), who il., Braintree. l(ii;{. He m., 2(1, Ann . •2. Nicholas, son of preet'dinj;, b. as early as 1(;28; d. .Tan. 2(i, lOStt. He was one of the tirst settlers of Medlield, Mass., in IGOO. He m. .lane (Adams V), who d. Dee. 1.1, l(5.-)4. He m., 2d, .Fuly 1(5, IGiVJ, Margaret Holbrook, wlio d. Ajiril 2.3, 1(170. He m., .id. Silenee . Avho d. Nov.. 1G77. Of eio;lit children the seventh was : 3. Nathanikl, b. Feb. 2:5, 1GG.">; d., Wrentham. .Mass.. Sejit. 21. 1721. He was a deacon. He m.. KiiiS, .loanna Kills, b. 1(177. Of ten children the tenth was : 4. Ei.iSHA, b. .lune 11, 17U1; d., (iroton, Mass., Doc. f), 1788. He settled as a clothier in (iroton. He m., Au"., 1738, Elizabeth Adams, who was b. 171!), and d. 17l)!». She was a distant relative of Robert Treat Paine, the sij^ner of the Declaration of Independence. Of thirteen chil- dren four d. in Sept., M'hi. We name three : a. Flisha, eldest son, b. Nov., 1740; d. IS.'H. He removed to ( liester- tield, was twice m. and had ten children. ({. .loseph (8), b. .Tune 13, 1744. 7. Kbenezer (10), b. Aug. 13, 174G. 5. JosKiMl (G), b. June 13, 1744; d. .Tune 0, ISIG. He was a farm(>r in (Iroton; m. Sarali Richardson, and had eio;ht children, of whom the eldest child was : }». .Toseph (20), b. Dec. 17, UMi. 10. KnKXKZK.i! (7), b., (iroton, Auf>-. 13. 174G; d. Feb. 10, 18.30. He jjrad.. Harvard ("ollefje, 1773 ; was a suro;con in the U. S. army. In 177'.t he received and accepted an invitation, signed by nearly all the legaL voters of the town, to settle in Wilton as a pliysician. He was given to hospitality, a man of wide intluence. having the characteristics of the genuine Puritan stock from which he sprung. Eminent in his profession, he had an extensive practice, and ii» addition to that was largely engaged in fanning. He built the hou.^ic ;ind owned tiie farm lately occupied by Isaac K. Davis, al.so lot No. 14, third range, and that part of lot No. 14. second range, lying southwest of Rocky River. It was owing more to his intluence than to that of any other resident of Wilton that the Second ("ong. Ch. was organized. He m., .Tune 10, 177!l, M.iry. dan. of Itev. Dan- iel Emerson of Hollis, who d. March !t, 184i). Children : 11. William Emerson (31), b. March 22, 1780, 12. Kbenezer (34). b. .Uine 2. 17S1. GENEALOGIES : ROCKWOOD. 4U1 13. Betsey, b. Dec. 0, 17S2: n».. Nov. 4. 1812. Timothy Abbot. See Abbot geii. 14. Polly, b. Auj;;. (i, 1784; d., Ilollis. May 10, 1871 ; num. 15. Liibliii (39), b. April 0, 1780. Hi. Daniel, b. Oct. l.l, 1787; d. .Fan. ;n, 1821. He grad. at Daitniontb College, 1811, ■studied law. settled in Boston, was an early partner of Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw. lie d. in Cuba, where he had gone in hopes of recovering his health. 17. Hannah, b. Fel). 10, 171H); d. Nov. 7, 1808. 18. Sally, b. Jan. 18, 1792; d., IIolHs, Aug. 12, 1884. She m., Oct. 1, lS3'.i, Rev. Leonard Jewett of Temple. They subsequently removed to Ilollis. 19. Matilda, b. Nov. :{(), U'.KJ; d. April 21, 182;^. 2(). JosKPH ({)), b. Dec. 17, 170G; d. Jan. 24, 18;{(). lie res. success- ively in Groton, Wilton, Ashby, Townsend and Brookline. In Wilton he lived, from about 1810 to 1821, on lot No. ;j, third range. He in. Lucj- Fletcher, who was b. Feb. 12, 1771, and d. Oct. 2, 1800. He m., 2d,- April 14, 1808, Elizabeth Brooks, who res. after the death of her husband with her dau., Mrs. M. Holt, and d. Aug. 24, 1871. Children : 21. Sally, b. April !), 1790; d. May 10, in infancy. 22. Luther, b. April ;{, 1791 ; a farmer in Brookline. 23. Klisha, b. Dec. 3, 1793. 24. (ieorge, b. Dec. 13, 1797. 25. Sally, b. Aug. 24, 1800; m. Tyler Town of Milford. IJoth d. many years ago. They had six chihh-en. 20. Lucy, b. Aug. 22, 1802; d. 1^20. She m. William lUchardson of Townsend, who d. 1825. They had one daughter. 27. Mary. 1). Dec. 4, 180;*) ; m.. May 20, 182G. Stephen Burnham. .See Burnham gen. (18). 28. Elizabeth, b. May 25, 1815; m., Sept. 29, 1830, Mark Holt. See Holt gen. (253). 29. Abigail Susan, b. Dec. 8, lsl7; d. Sept. 2, 1839. 30. Emma, b. April 10, 1820; m. Jacob Cooper of Francestown. 31. William Emkkson (11), b. March 22, 1780; d. April 10, 1873. He was a farmer and lived about twenty years on the farm now owned by ;Mrs. Blood, which lie sold, and afterwards lived in Temple and Merri- mack. He m., Oct. 22, 1812, Al)igail Conant of Ilollis. Children : 32. William J., b. April 1, 1815; res. in Brookline. 33. Elizabeth E., b. Jan. 9, 1819; res. in Brookline. 34. Ehknkzku (12), b. June 2, 1781; d. May 8, 1815. He grad., Har- vard College, 1802; studied law and settled in Boston in partnership with Hon. Samuel Hoar, whose .son, Ebenezer Hockwood Hoar, was named for him. He was highly respected in his profession, in which he rapidly acquired an extensive practice; a man of (]uick perceptions, of noble and geiuMOus impulses, and while he lived his intimate associates were of the highest circle of talent and rerinement. He m., Sept. 9. 1807. Elizabeth Breeze Hazard, dau. of Hon. E. Il.izard of Philadelphia. Children : 35. Abigail A., b. Sept. 19, 1808; res. in N. Y. city. 492 HISTORY OF WILTON. 3(}. Kbenc/or II., I). Aug. 1, IKKi; gnul., Vale Collogc, 1S:52; stiulipil moclicino, ami res. in Bufialo. He m. .lulift IJHs.s of Wogr Spriiigfiekl. bj- whom he has had four children. 37. Williani Erskine, b. June 24, 1S12; d. in Cuba in LS.'S!). 38. Charle.s Greene, b. July, TSU; a banker in Newark, X. J. 39. I.LUiM (15), b. April G, 17SG; d. May 15, 1820. He was a farnjer and settled on the homestead. lie in., May 20, 1813, Lydia, dan. of Abraham and Betty (Dale) Burton, who m.. 2d, Feb. 9, 1837. Elijah Chandler. Sec Burton gen. (42). (Children: 40. Hannah, b. July 8, 1814 ; d. April 13, 1832. 41. Lubim Burton (45), b. Aug. 8, 1810. 42. Lydia Henrietta, b. May 21, 1819; d. June 22. 184(». 43. Mary Emerson, b. May 14, 1821 : m.. Dec. .5, 1839. Col. John P. Clark of New Ipswich. 44. Betsey Dale. b. April 19. 1S2.-); m.. Aug. 28. 1S4:>. Charles S. Davis of Hancock. 45. T.riUM BiHTON (41), b. Aug. 8, 1810; d. May 7, 1872. See a sketch of his life, page 291. He m.. May 1, 184."i. Abby Ann, dau. of Dea. Ezra Abbot. See Abbot gen. She res. in IJoxbury, Mass. Children: 40. Arthur Burton, b. Nov. 20, 1840; d. Oct. 4, 1847. 47. Edward Xelson, b. Oct. 9, 1848; d. Fel). 14, 1849. 48. Sarah Hale, b. Dec. 9, 1849; m., Sept. 7. 1871, Charles A. Plumer. and res. in IJoxbury. 40. Fanny Larconi, b. Aug. 23. 18.-,1 ; ni.. Dec. 2. 1874, James C. Miller, and res. in Philadelphia. 50. William Emerson, b. Xov. ."), 18.")4 ; a student in Boston, Andover, Meriden, and, for a sliort time, in Dartmouth College, but follows a busi- ness life. He m., Sei)t. 19, 1883, Persis A. Lovejoy. dau. of Henry I.,ovejoy of Brooklyn, X. Y., where they now reside. 51. Annie Burton, b. Sept. 0, 1850; m., Oct. 18, 1879, Clirence Hazel- wood, who was killed in the Bradford r:iilroad accident in 1888. 52. Elizabeth Davis, b. Sei)t. 28, 18.")8; deceased. 53. (Jrace Burton, b. May 8, 1801 ; d. Xov. 20. 1801. 54. Henrietta, b. April 2.-), 1803. PrSSET.L FAMIfA'. 1. Thomas Bisskm., b. Andover, Mass. He bought of Jonathan Greele lot No. 8, seventh range, and about two aiul a half acres of the northeast part of lot Xo. 7, same range. The deed is dated Sept. 29, 1709, and the consideration was £100 13s. 4d. The farm is now occupied by David W. Bussell, his great-grandson. He m. Bethia Uplt. Children: 2. Bethia. b. April 20, 1701 ; d. Aiiril 2.-). 1701. 3. Bethia, b. Jan. 7, 1703; m.. April 18. 1782. Daniel Simonds of Amherst. 4. Thomas (13), b. June A, 17or.. 5. Hannah, b. Sept. 23, 1707; d. Nov.. 18.-.(i. She m.. Aug. 23, 1787. Jatnes Houghton of Dublin. They removed to >\'eld. Me. (>. Daniel (19), b. Xov. 7, 170!>. GENEALOGIES : RUSSELL. 493 7. Phebe, b. Sept. 13, 1772; ui. ; d. isept. 13, 1852. 8. Polly, b. June 4, 177.5; d. June 4, 18G4; ni., Dee. 20, 1S04. Thomas Eaton. 9. Abc-1, h. Au}r. 5, 1778; d. June 10, 1859. He ni. Naney Cletnent of Petersham, Mass., and settled in Weld, Me. 10. Josepli, b. May 1, 1780; d. June 28, 1858. He m. Hannah Das- lomb. He m., 2d, Jan. 8, 1809, 8arah, dau. of Simeon and Mary (Dale) Holt, of AVilton, who d. March 13, 1857. See Holt gen. (157). 11. Ephraim, b. July 1(3, 1783; d. Dec. 3, 1875, aged 92 yrs. He m.. April (J, 1807, Rebecca Ireland of Weld, Me., and res. in that place. 12. Asenath, b. May 31, 178(5; unm. All the above family, except one that d. in infancy, lived to a very advanced age. 13. TlloMA:? (4), b. June 5, 17G5; d."July 9, 18G3, aged 98. He m. Lydia, dau. of Jacob and Lydia (Stevens) Abbot, and removed to Weld, 3Ie. ( 'hildren : 14. Thomas, b. Aug. 7, 1791 ; d. Aug. 20, 1791. 15. Thomas, b. Sept. 3, 1792. 10. Hannah Abbot, b. May 3. 1794. 17. Lydia, b. Feb. 27, 1797. The above children were b. in Wilton; several others were born in Weld, one of whom res. several years in Wilton, namely : 18. Fisk (31), b.. Weld, Me., Nov. 12, 1810. 10. Daniel (6), b. Nov. 7, 17G9 ; d. Jan. 3, 1841. He res. on the home- stead in Wilton. He m., Nov. 25, 1794, Elizabeth Dascomb, who d. Oct. 18,1852. See Dascomb gen. (8). Children: 20. Daniel, b. May 12, 1795. He taught for several years, and for a •few years was in trade. He held the oflice of Kegister of Deeds two years. He was several years town clerk of Milford, where he resided. He m. a Miss Kamsdcll of Milford. 21. Betsey, b. March 4, 1797; m., Feb. 23, 1819, Asaph Sawyer. See Sawyer gen. (9). 22. James, b. Dec. 5, 1798; d., Boston, April 24, 1826. He learned the ciirpenter's trade, and spent about three years in Georgia, partly in teaching and partly at his trade. 23. Hannah, b. Aug. 11, 1800; m., July 27, 1823, Eliphalet Putnam. See Putnam gen. (130). 24. John Farrington (30), b. Dec. Ki, 1802. 25. Thcron, b. Sept. 4, 1804; d. Feb. 20, 180(;. 20. Mary, b. Feb. 15, 1807; m., Sept. 29, LS29, Abram Putnam. See Putnam gen. (233). 27. Theron (41), b. June 20, 1809. 28. Harriet, b. May 20, 1811 ; m., Sept. 29, 1829. Luther Dascomb. See Dascomb gen. (45). 29. Emily .\deline, b. March 10, 1814 ; m., June 4, 1834, Joseph Das- coml). See Dascomb gen. (52). 30. Sarah D., b. Jan. 25, 1810; m., :March 19, 1835, William Sheldon. See Sheldon gen. (48). 494 HISTORY OF WILTON. 31. FiSK (18), ])., Weld, Me., Nov. 12, 1810. He for several years occupied the mill at Barues's Fall, but for a long time has been in busi- ness in Boston. He m., March 26, 1837, Elizabeth M., dau. of Daniel Batchelder. See Batcheldeoj^en. (24). Cliildren : 32. Eleanor Elizabeth, b. Jan. 22, 1838. 33. Emily Ahneda, b. .Sept. 15, 183i). 34. Abba Clementina, b. March 4, 1841. 35. Arthur Willis, 1). ]May 30, 1842. 36. John Faukington (24), b. Dec. 10, 1802. He was a farmer, and res. on the farm formerly owned by his wife's father, Zebadiah Abbot, and now owiied by Hon. Joliii A. SpaldinIabel (French), b. :May 31, 1880. GENEALOGIES : SEAKLE. 495 ■SAltUENT FAMILY. 1. IIenky O. Sakoknt came from Manchester to Wilton in 18(50. lie onlisted in tlie army from Wilton, Au}?. 11), 1802. anil helped to till the <|Uota re(iuired of the town in the call for troops that year and received the bounty. Uy mistake he was credited to Manch(!Ster, and, after the war, was notilied that a bounty aw:iited him there, which he declined to claim. In ISdO he boujjht the mill of Lewis Howard, and lias since carried it on. He was for sev(M-al years postmaster at West Wilton. He m., April !), lS(i(), Soi)hia T. Heath. HAWYEK FAMILY. 1. Nathaniel Sawyer, b., Dracut, Mass., July 10, 1750; d., Wilton, Oct. l(j, 1807. He came to Wilton and lived where Henry Gray now res., and traded in a l)uilding still standing. Hi' is sui»poseil to be the second storekeeper in town, Jacob Abbot being the first. He ni., Oct. 13, 1778, I'rudeiice, dau. of David and Prudence (Sheldon) Abbot, who was b., Andover, Mass.. Oct. 3, 1757, and d., Salina, X. Y., Dec. 15, 1830. Children : 2. Fanny, b. July ."), 177'.): ni., March 10, 1800, Silas Buss. See Silas Buss gen. (G). 3. Hannah, b., Wilton, Dec. 5, 1780; m., May 11, 1803, Leonard Barker. See Leonard Barker gen. (1). 4. Sally, b. Nov. 25, 1782 ; d. June 10, 1803 ; m., June 7, 1808, Timothy A. Holt, and removed to Marion, Me. 5. Nathaniel, b. Nov. 25, 1784; d. June 20, 1875. He m., April 2, 1818, Jane C. Waterliouse of East Machias, Me. 6. Olive, b. Feb. 14, 1787: m.. May 12, 1808, Joseph Parker. See llananiah Parker gen. (5). 7. Asaph, b. May 11, 1789; d. Feb. 0, 1790. 8. Anna. 1). Jan. 17, 1791 ; d. May 30, 1809. {). Asaph, b. July 15, 1793; d.. Cooper, Me., Aug. 1, 1875. He was engaged in brick-making for about twenty years in Castleton, Vt., and in Cohoes, N. Y., where his lirst wife died. He spent a few years in Cali- fornia. He m., Feb. 23, 1819, Betsey Russell. See Russell gen. (21). He ni., 2d, Alice C. Allan of Cooper, Me. His wife and three children survived him. 10. Amos, b. Oct. 20, 1795; d. Oct. 20, 1799. 11. Ach.sah, b. Sept. 15, 1800; d., Marion, Me., May 28, 1880. She was a person of more than medium ability, and nmch respected wheriiver she was known. See pp. 01-00. She m., Oct. 12, 1825, John C. Allan of Whiting, Me. One son and two daughters survived her. Her husband d., Dennysville, Me., Dec. 27, 1807. SEARLE FAMILY. 1. James Seakle, b. Oct. 23, 1830. He came to Wilton in 1844, and worked for many years at shoe-making for Messrs. Jones & Co. He lives 406 HISTORY OF WILTON. on the f;nni on whicli Mu]. Samuel Lovejoy was the first settler. He m. Harriet E. . Cliildren : 2. Mary F., b. March 2;j, 184(). :i. Nellie, b. Sept. 8, 1849. 4. Ada E., b. March 7, 185(); d. Dec. .i, 1878. 5. J. Fred. b. May 5, 18G4. SHATTUCK FAMILY. 1. Abkaham Siiattuck came to Wilton from Pei)i)erell, 3Ias.s., in 1700 or 1797. Children by his wife, Polly : 2. Abraliam, b., rei)i)erell, Oct. 2i), 1791. In 181S he res. in Dublin, and held the olHcc of ensign of militia. 3. Asher, b., Pepperell, Aug. 9, 1793. 4. Abner, b., Pepperell, Jan. 18, 1790. He m. Lydia A., dau. of Dan- iel and Rebecca IJatchclder. 5. Aninii, b., Wilton, Dec. 3, 1797. (>. Folly, b., AVilton, Jan. 20, 1800. SHELDON FAMILY. 1. Samuel Sheldon d. Dec. 24, 1832, aged 92 yrs. He came from Reading, Mass., and, about 1770, he bought of William Tierce a part of lots numbered 11, in the fourth and fifth ranges. For several years he k(;pt a tavern. He was one of the committee to take charge of, and dis- tribute, the stock of salt and molasses purchased by the town in 177."). He was very decided and tenacious in his opinions, one of which would hardly stand the test at the present day. It is said that the mention t)f no subject would provoke him so ijuickly as to assert that the earth was njundl In regard to fashion and all other matters that did not coinciile with his. own views he was very outspoken. A young man of Wilton had gone out as a preacher, and on returning to his native place expressed his willingness to occupy the pulpit. He was told that if Mr. Samuel Sheldon made no objection, probably nobody else would. When he laid the mat- ter before Mr. Sheldon, and asked him if he had any objection, his rei>ly was: "I have; you used to be a wild boy, aiid I haven't learned that you have reformed." He m. Sarah Wellman, who d. Jan. 7, 1820, aged 80. They had eight children, but we have not been able to ascertain all the dates. Children : 2. Jacob, m. and res. in Andover, or Weston, Vt. 3. Samuel (10), b. 17(i7. 4. Sally, b. 1768; d. Sept. 24, 18;{;{. She m., Sept. 18, 1794, Lieut. John Stiles. See Stiles gen. She m., 2d, Fel). :{. 1S27. I'y.im Herrick. See Uerriek gen. (G8). 5. William, m. and res. in Andover. Vt. <». Micah, res. in Vt. 7. Uy/iel; he was a farmer and res. in Andover. Vt., where he d. at an advanced age. He m.. Nov. 1.1, 1804. Eleanor (irav. See (irav gen. (17). s^^fe.. -^ c: ^^"^ /^ ^ ^.^^.^ GENEALOGIES: SHELDON. 497 8. Zil):i. 111.. Aui;. 15. ls()2. Pliilip Putuiiiu. See Putnam gen. (140). {). 'I'amar. b. 17Sl': in.. Nov. 1. 1S04, Burleigh French. See French gen. (5). 10. Samikl (3), b. 17(57; d. May 21, 1S47. He was a farmer and res. on the liumestead. He in., May 30. 1703, Phebe Keyes. who d. Nov. 21. 1S21, aged .")(». See Keyes gen. (17). Children : 11. Samuel (22). b. March IC. 17W. 12. Phel)e, b. Aiiril l.*), 17!)(j; unm. ; d. Dec. l."). 1872. 13. Simon, b. Dec. 12, 17!»7; d. Nov. 7, 1S7(I. 1-t. I'/ziel (20), b. Dec. 21, 17!)'.). 15. Ezra (31), b. Aug. 20, 1802. IG. Sarah, 1). .luly 10. 1804; rc.<. at Lebanon. She m. Larkin llerrick. See llerrick gen. (HI). 17. Lucy (40), b. Aug. .1. 1800. 18. Mary. b. April 17. 1808; m. William Wetherbee, who has been engaged in manufacturing for several years, has held the otiices of Register of Deeds anil IJegister of Probate for a lung time, and was appointed county commissioMcr to till out the term of Ephraim Weston, deceased. 19. William (49), b. May 0, 1810. 20. .Fohn. d. Nov. 14, 1821, aged 10. 21. Al)i.a W. (53). b. April 0, 1817. 22. Samuel (11). b. March 10, 1704; d. April 20. 1873. He had the trades of mason and shoemaker. In the .spring of 1S30 he bought tlie farm on which John and Abraham Burton had settled seventy years before, and made it his home the rest of hi.s life, lie was an indu.strious man. a good iicighlMir and townsman. The greed of otlice was not devel- o[)ed in him, although he was twice elected .selectman. He m., Dec. 25, 1817, Bet.sey, dau. of Eliiihalet Simonds of Milford; she was b. June 19, 170.3, and d. July (!. 18.-)(i. He m., 2d, Eleanor Sheldon of Andover, Vt. Children : 23. Betsey Ann, b. July 21, 1822: m. Sumner Hesselton. 24. Jolin, b. July 12, 182.'>; d. y(miig. 25. James (58). b. .July 12. 182.5. 2G. I'zziKL (14), b. I^ec. 21, 1700. He was a mason and .shoemaker, and worked at those trades and at farming, until about 1854; after that time he worked for scv(!ral years at the factory, sorting wool. He in., .July 17, 1823, Eliza, dau. of Ebenezf'r and Jane Barrett. See Ebenezer Barrett gen. (6). Children: 27. John H. ((i2), b. Nov. 2, 1823. 28. Charles B. (04), b. Nov. 18. 1825. 29. N;iiu;y B.. 1). .June 20. 1833; m.. Dee. 26. 1858, Dr. Frank M. Pevey. a dentist, and res. in Wilton. See Pevey gen. (20). .30. Eliza Jane, b. Nov. 10, 1834; d. unm. 31. EZKA (15). b. Aug. 20, 1802; d., Lowell, Aug. 0, 1840. After he came of age. lie was for most of his life in company with Hon. William Livingston of Lowi-ll. as eanal and raihoad contractors, in which business 498 HISTOltY OF WILTON. they were siKressful. lit- in., .Fuiic 1, 18;^1, Xauey M. Kaddin. Children : 32. AmuUa F., b. Lowell, Mass., Mureh (J, 1832; d. Aug. 31, 1860. She in., Nov. 29, 1850, J. V. Sheldon of Pittsford. Vt. 33. Jo.'^ephiue, b., Wilton, .Func 10, 18;W. 34. George, b., Wilton, Aug. 4. 183,"). 35. Gertrude, b., Lowell, June 1, 1838. 36. Louisa, b., Wilton, Aug. 12, 1840; d. July 5, 1841. 37. Frederic, b., Lowell, April 7, 1842 ; d. July G, 1842. 38. Marietta, b., Lowell, Jau. 31, 1845; d. April 30. 1846. 39. Ida, b., Lowell, Jan. 2, 1S49 ; d. Aug. 25, 1882. 40. Lucy (17), b. Aug. 5, 180(;. She in., March 15, 1827, Joseph B. Howard, who d., (Jlareinont, March 13, 1871, aged 73. Children : 41. George Wheeler (Howard), deceased. 42. Caroline (Howard), deceased. 43. Charles William (Howard), decea.sed. 44. Augustus ^Varl•ell (Howard), deceased. 45. Lucy (Howard), b. Dec. 4. 1835; m. Walter J. Batchelder. and res. in Hampton Falls. 46. Carrie Elizabeth (Howard), b. Aug. 18, 1S38; unm. 47. Maria (Howard), b. Nov. 22, 1841 ; m. Daniel Couch, and res. in Woodward, la. 48. Adeline Batdielder (Howard), b. Sept. l(i, 1844: ni. John Miller, and res. in 'riionii)sonville. Conn. 49. Willia:m (19), b. May !), 1810. He res. in Nashua for a few j-^ears, and then removed to AVest Wilton, and was long engaged in getting out stock for bobbins. His shop was burned twice, and after that he turned to fanning. He was for many years deacon of the Second Cong. Ch. He in.. May 19, 1835, Sarah D. Russell, who d. Aug. fi, 1843, aged 27. See Russell gen. (30). He m., 2d, April 27, 1847, Mrs. Dorcas Pratt, who d. March 19, 1881, aged 80. Children : 50. Mary, b. :March 13, 1837: diiccased. She m., March, 1865, Charles Gutterson, and lived in Milford. 51. George Henry, deceased. 52. Arthur William, b. March 4, 1843: unm. He works in the bobbin factory in Nashua. 53. AbielW. (21), b. April 9, 1S17; res. in Lowell. He was, for about twenty years, an overseer in the Lawrence and Suflolk corporations. For about fifteen years he was in trade in the grocery and provision busi- ness. He m., Nov. 18. 1841, Louisa, dau. of Dca. David Folsom of Tamworth. She was b. April 13, 1817. Children : 54. Mary Louisa, b. May 15, 1843; res. in Lowell; in., July 17, 1869, Edward S. Wheeler. They liave one child. 55. Edward Everett, b. Feb. 2. 1846; d. Oct. 25, 1846. 56. William Wetlierbet;, b. Feb. 2. 1846; d. April 16, 1868. 57. Hattie Florence, b. Sept. 24, 18.55; d. April 7, 1857. 58. .lAMivs (25), b. July 12, 1825. He res. on the homestead and is l>riiicipally engaged in raising milk for D. Whiting A' Sons. He m., GENEALOGIES : SMITH. 499 Dec. 22, 1S47, Xaiicy Morse, who \v;i!^ b., Chester, May 2."). 1S27. Children : .VJ. .John A]hert (««), h. Dee. 11, 1S4S. GO. Sainiu'I .lames, b. Oct. Id, 1S.')0. He is a farmer and res. with liis fatlier. lU' m.. Dee. 27. ISSl, Clarissa Ann, dau. of Eli C. Curtis of Lyndeboroiigli. Slie d. May 1!), ISS4. (il. Hattio Fanny, b. .Jan. 24, 18<)1. (J2. John IJ. (27), b. Nov. 2, 1823. He is a stone and brick mason. He m., Aug. 5, 1849, Caroline Crockett, who was b. Nov. 24, 1824, at Dover, Piscataquis (.'o., Me. Child : 63. Carrie K., 1). Xov. 12, 18.-)8; m., .Jan. 23, 1883, Artemas O. Barker. See David Barker gen. (9). 64. Chaklks J}. (2S), 1). Nov. 18, 1825. He res. in Everett, Mass. He is by trade a mason, but for several j^ears he has owned a milk route. He m., .Tan. 1, is.">l, ^Malvina Chandler, who was b. in Xew Hampton. Child: 65. Frank C, 1». April. 1852. lies, in Everett, and owns a milk route. He in. Anna Davis. 66. John Alukkt (59), b. Dec. 11, 1848. He res. at East Wilton, where his business is jol) teaming. He in., Dec. 27, 1877, Alice Sarah Gray, dau. of Lorenzo and Sarah (i. (Payson) Gray. See Gray gen. (107). Children: 67. Gracia Alice, b. Aug. 20, 187S. 6«. William Albert, b. Jan. 20, 1882. 69. Fannie Belle, b. Sept. 17, 1885. 70. Charles Eddie, b. Sept. 17, 1887. It will be seen tliat within forty-six years there have been six genera- tions of the Sheldon family resident in Wilton. SMITH FAMILV. 1. Ukiaii Smith, b. 1744-45; d. March 4, 1820. He purchased of his brother-in-law, Simon Keyes, about twenty acres of the east part of lot No. 12, seventh range, on which he started the first tannery in Wilton. Tlie vats were on tlie south side of tlie brook. He sold the place, July 23, 1778, to Asa Chandler, who owned it a few years. Since that time it has been held successively by George Abbot, Benjamin Barrett, William Parker, Asa Jones, Asa I'ollard, Marden & Mills, and Benjamin T. Foster. At Mr. Foster's death the tannery was discontinued. 3Ir. Smith bought lot No. 11, eightli range, on which he res. the rest of his life. He built a grist mill near the site of Samuel W. Sunth's knob shop. In 17S7 a cloth- ing mill was fitted up at the same place, and was occupied until both mills were burned in tlie latter part of 17!)1, or the early part of 1792. Mr. Smith then built a grist mill ;it the foot of the falls, near where James \V. Hdifs shop now stands, and it was occupied until about 1818. For many years Mr. Smith tanned what was called wash-leather, and had it manufactured into gloves. He lu. Lydia, dau. of .John and Abigail (Eiv- ermore) Keyes, who was b. May (I, 1749, and d. Aug. 2, 1801. See Keyes 500 HISTORY OF WILTON. gen. (7). Ht' m., 2d, Feb. 7, 1S04. Mrs. .Susanna (Cram) Bridges, who d. Oct. 28, 18;J7, aged 08 yrs. C;hildren : 2. Lewis (12), b. March it, 177.]. 3. Lydia, b. Nov. 28. 1771: ni.. .Ian. 2.'<. 17!).i. Jeremiah Bridge of Shutesbury, Mass. 4. Uriali, h. Dec. 10, 1777. Ho was for many years a succes.sful mer- chant at Franrestown, and left an ample estate. His death was very sudden, but he left his allairs so well arranged that the executor of liis will had nothing to eollect, and nothing to pay out except the funeral charges. His l)ili for his services as executor was only ten dollars, and what he paid for advertising. But the judge of probate told him that ten dollars lookial too little for settling so large an estate, and allowed him forty. Mr. Smith m.. Nov. 17, 18U;^, Olive Burton. See Burton gen. (25). They had one dau., who m. Cochran. o. Eber. b. Nov. 18, 1778; d. young. (J. Molly. ]». July 10, 1780; d. unm. 7. Susanna, b. May 14, 1782; d. young. 8. Samuel (25), b. May 13, 1787. {). Joseph (30), b. Oct. 17, 1788. 10. Betsey, b. Jan. il. 17!tl ; m.. Jan. 81. 1813. Joseph Holt. See Holt gen. (198). 11. Otis (39), b. Nov. 2, 1807. 12. Lkwis (2), b. March !>, 1773; d. 1837. A fanner, and owned the farm now belonging to 31rs. C. C. May. He was for several years a selectman, and a justice of the peace. At the organization of the Baptist Ch. he was its elerk. He was a man universally respected. About 1834 he sold his farm and removed to Worcester, ^Mass., where he d. He m. Abigail, dau. of Hananiah Parker. Slie d., Joncsville, Mich., aged r.8 yrs. See Parker gen. (2). Children: 13. Lewis, b. Sept. 10, 17n7: d., Jersey City. N. J.. F«!b.. 1S«2. He left Wilton soon after coniing of age. He was ni. In religious matters he entertained liberal opinions. 14. Abigail Sophronia, b. March 28. 1700: d.. Jonesville, Mich.. 1850; unm. 15. Hcrvey, b. April (i, 1801 ; d.. Ovid Centre. Mich., aged 71 yrs. He left town so«)n after lie came of age. He joined the Baptist Ch. soon after its organization, and was for many years deacon of the Baptist (^h. where he lived. 16. Benjamin Franklin, b. Feb. 23. l.'^04; early learned the black- smith's trade, settled in Worcester as a maeliinist. and while there was deacon of tin- Tnitiirian S yrs. 22. Albert Gallatin, I). Nov. 2(J, 1810: res. in Manehester. 23. Olivia Ann, 1). .Tan. 21, 181!); res. in Kalamazoo, Mith.; ni. Gardner. 24. I.eander. b. :^[ay ."). 1821: res. at Manitou Springs, Col. It is seldom that in a lamily ot twelve children all live to b*^ over thirty- three years of age, as did those named above. 25. Samiei, (H), b. May 13, 1787; d. Dec. 1. 18.-)2. He early began working on jobs of building highways, and s(»on became an enterprising contractor, and continued the business for many years. Previous to 1S24 he built the mills whidi gave business enteri)rise to West Wilton. He erected the house and stables which were occupied as a hotel until the railroad took the travel from this stage route. ^Mr. Smith was a man of much sound connnon sense, tirm. and of equable disposition, and it is not believed that any of liis many employees was ever treated in any other way than was just and right. lie m., 182:^, llebecca Sp.ilding of Bel- grade, Me., who d. Feb. 8. 1875. aged 80 yrs. She was a won)an of more than ordinary talents. In her religious views she was strongly of the Second Advent faith. In 1871 she published a small volume of poems, with a sketch of the lifi' and experience of her daughter, Anne IJ. Smith, in which were a few poems l)y lier daughter and her youngest son. She says in the preface : •' This volunu- lays no claim to literary merit, but professes to be only a description in rhyme of some of the ordinary experiences of life and the common feelings of the heart.'" ( 'hildren : 2(5. .lohn Spalding, b. Nov., 1826; res. at West Wilton. 27. Annie Kebecca, b. March IG, 1828; d. July 2(j, is.-).".. At the age of sixteen she began teaching and taught seven terms in district schools, meanwhile attending a term each at the Mil ford, Hancock and New Ipswich Academies, and six terms at tlie T.adies' Female Seminary. Charlestow u, Mass. She was a contributor to •' The Ladies" Wreath and Advent Ileview,"" and other jiublications. See sketch of her life l)y lier mother in the volume before mentioned. 28. Sanuiel Wood (48), b. June i;{, is:!(t. 29. Triah (51), b. May 2, 1832. 30. JOsKi'II (9), b. Oct. 17, 1788; d. March 1(1. INS.S. For ;i notice of his life see pp. i;}') and 271. He w:is one of the early members of the Baptist Ghurch, and was for many years its deacon. His business was stone-work, hewing timber, framing buildings, aiul road-making. When past seventy-tive few could do a better day's work than h<>. He became totally blind the last years of his life. He m., Oct. 11, 1812. Lucy Adams, b.. Mason, July J>, 1702. ( 'hildren : 31. J. Nelson, b. Dec. 24, 1813 : d. Feb. 14. 181,-). 32. Allen (57), b. Jime 17, 181,-). 33. Lucy A., b. Nov. 7, 181(]: d. is;i2. 34. George P.. b. Jan. 10. 1811»: m. Susan M. Greele. 502 HISTORY OF WILTON. 35. Orlando A., I). Aug. 7, 1S2;{; in.. .Sept. 22, iSoG, Eliza M. liooiUich. 3«, Eunice A., b. May 5, 1828; d. May 1, 18;?.S. 37. Elizabeth T.., b. May :>, 18;U; d. Fob. 1!), 18G:J. She m. ITorac-c \Y. Robinson. 38. Aaron A., b. .Funo 2. isi:!; d., Thibodeaux. La., Dec. 2(», 18{;2. He enlisted in the Eio;hth Keojt., X. 11. V., and went with it to Louisiana, where he d. 39. Oti:> Ul)' '•• ^'^^■- -' 1807; liis business has been road-niakinj^ and stone-work. He has res. many years in Antrim, and has long- been oltlifjed to use crutches. He m. Koxaua IJreed, I). Nov. 2!i. 1807. Children : 40. Susan, b. Aug. ">, 1828; res. in Fitchhurg. Mass. .She m.. Feb. 1. 1848, Cyrus Tenney, who d. Xov. 1, 1870. 41. Sarah, b. Aug. 20, 18:^0; m.. and res. in Somerville. Mass. 42. George, b. Juno 20, 18;i2. 43. Elvira, 1). March l(i. IS.T). 44. Mary, b. April !>, 18:^7; d. in infancy. 45. Elizabeth, b. .hily 1J», 18.{(»: d. in infancy. 4G. Albert, d. young. 47. William, b. .Sept. .">, 1S4!I; res. in I'ambridgeport, Mass, 48. Samukl Wood (28), b. .Tune i;J, 1830. He res. at West Wilton, and has been engaged many years in manufacturing knobs. He m.. May 5, 1SG4, Frances C. Jones. Children : 49. Frederic G., b. Dec. 12, 18(;7. 50. S. Archie, b. Nov. 27, 1870. 51. ruiAli (2«), b. May 2, 18'{2; for a sketch of his life by himself, see page 272. He is one of the most i»rominent leaders in the I'nited States of the Seventh Day, Sabbath movement, ajid is Imth an eloquent pre.acher and an extensive author and publisher at Battle Creek, Mich. He m., June 7. 18.")1, Harriet Xewell Stevens, of South Paris. Me., then an assistant in Win ollice. Children : 52. Uriah Wilton, b. Sept. ;}, 18G1. 53. Li'on All)erti, b. April 21, 18G:{. 54. Annie Arabelle, b. March L"), 1SG8. 55. Samuel Parker, b. Jan. IG. 1872. 50. Charles Stevens, It. Nov. IG, 1875. , j 57. Ai.LKN (32), 1). June 17,181"): d. Sept. 2."), 1881. He res. on the homestead. He was lionest, industri»>us, ami a good townsman. He n>.. Oct. 4, 1818, Elizabeth Houghton of U'eld, Me., who d. Oct. 2:J, 18.')8. He m., 2d, May l.{, 18G0, Abby A. Holt. .See Holt gen. (213). Children : 58. Arabelle Klizabeth, b. Oct., 1840; d. Sept. 23, 1872. 59. Kmily Hannah, b. .March 0. l,8.-)2; d. April 20, 187G: m.. Jan. 1. 1873, J. A. U. Wyman. They had one child, that d.. May IG. 1S7G. in infancy. GO. IJoselvu Allen, b. .Ian. :!0, 1S.-)I. lie res. on lot No. 11. eightli range, which his great-grandfather jturchased in Feb., 1772, and which has passed down to him; four generations have owned it in succession. He is num., and is a trustworthy ami industrious citizen. 01. Alphonso Leroy, b. July 2, 1S5G; d. Dec. 6, 1858. GENEALOGIES : SPALDING. 503 SXOW FAM1L\ . 1. JosEi'H Sxow was a res. of Wilton soon alter it was incorporated. He was oJiosen to some of the iniuor ollices in the town. On the pay roll of (^ipt. .T. Ford's co., Col. Nichols's regt., Gen. Stark's l»ri<;ade, raised July 20, 1777, dischar«jed Sept. 1!», 1777, his name is found. Some time after the war he removed with his family to Conway, Mass. The name of his wife was Joanna. Children : 2. Sarah, b. Sept. 21, 1708. 3. Joanna, I). Jan. 10, 1773. 4. Jacol). h. Jan. li, 177r). 5. Patty, b. ^larch 2:5, 1777. (). David, b. JMareh 29, 1779. 7. Joseph, b. May 1. 17S1. SPALDING FAMILIES. 1. Isaac Spalding, b., Merrimack, xVug. 20, 170;*); d. June 2,1830. lie was the son of Samuel Spaldinjj, a prosperous and influential farmer, who removed from Chelmsford, Mass.. to Merrimack. lie was sent as an apprentice to Ilollis to learn the tanner's trade of Mr. P\'\rley. and after- wards entered into i)artnershi[) with Jeremiah Prichard in New Ipswich. He removed to Wilton, March IS, 1800. where he res. the rest of liis life. He was hi*ihly respecled as a citizen and beloved by his friends. lied, suddenly of apojjlexy. He m., April 9, 179o, Mary Hitter, who d. Ai)ril 27, 1808. She was a woman of superior intellect, a great worker and skilful tailoress, and althonj^h she d. at an early age it was said of her that she virtually walled in the farm of her husband with her needle. He m.. 2d, Nov. 2. l'8()9, :Mrs. Mary (Flynn) Colburn of Milford. Children : 2. Isaac, b.. New Ipswich, Feb. 1, 179G. lie early left home, and became a merchant in Amherst and Nashua, and a wealthy banker and railroad director. See sketch of his life, page 284. 3. Moses (11), b.. New Ipswich, March 10, 1797. 4. Charles (16), b., New Ipswich, Nov. 4, 1798. 5. Harvey, b., Wilton, Oct. 8, 1800; d. unm. «. Mary, b. June 24, 1801 ; d., Milford, Aug. 20, 1848. She m., April 8, 1828, Prescott Kimball of North Chelmsford, Mass., and res. there. 7. A son. b. Dec. 28, 180.'{ ; d. young. 8. Lyman, b. Dec. 0, 180(1; d. Oct. f), 1854, unm. «. P:mma, I). July 12, I8i;{. She m., Oct. .5, IS.'JO, David Whiting, of the firm of Whiting & Sons. Slie has five children, seventeen grandchil- dren and two great-grandchildren. 10. Orpah, b. July 5, 181G. She m., Feb. 24, 18:{9, John Mack, who d. Oct. 27, 1840. She m., 2d, Sei)t. ."), 184-1, Sewall G. Mack, a brother of John Mack, and res. in I^owell, Mass. See Mack gen. (23). 11. MOSK.S (3), b. :\Iarch 10, 1797. He went to Charlestown, Mass., to learn the tanner's trade, and settled on the homestead. He was a per- son of superior mind, and nmch respected as a townsman. He m.. May 504 IIISTOKY OF WILTON. 2i). 1S2;{. Anna Hunt Kinihall. I)., r.'niplf. Auj--. I, ISOd; ,1. May K;. isr,4. She was a school tcachiT bofoiv niarriajjr. and a woman notod for lier many kindnf^s-sos: to tho jmioi- and unlortunate. See Kimball S. He was the lirst trader in East Wilt(Mi. He m., Dec. 2."). 1827. I.ydia Jones Burns ol Milford. b. Jan. 13, ISOG. and d. March 2;{, ISlJl. ( hildren : 17. Harriet Uuriis. b. Feb. IS. 1S2'.): m.. Aun". ;!1. IS.")!. Corydou I). Keyes ol" Hancock, who d.. ISCi.'J. in the I'nion .irmy at IJaton IJoujic. 1-a. She res. in Wilton. 18. Abby Frances, b. Au-;-. 2S. IS.M; m.. Nov. 27. lS.-.(i. tharic'^ 11. White ot Moultonlioroujih. 'I'liey res. in Wilton and have lour children. 1«. Fli/.a Herrick. b. July .">. lS.{(i: num. 20. ("harlcs Carroll, b. May J. IS.Js. He was in Co. F. Forty-tilth Rejjt.. Mass. V. He m.. May 7. IStiS. Kmma ("arolinc. dan. ol Jonathan and Sarah W. I'arkhurst. and res. in Wilton. See Parkhnrst ijcn. (37). They have two danjthters, FJi/abetli and Grace. 21. l-ucy Kendall. 1). March 12. ISIO; m.. March 21. ISCO. (iardner Blanchard. They res. on the place •)! IJev. Atx'l Fiske. See Blanchard gen. (70). 22. Mary Kitter (42). I>. Jan. .i. is 12. 23. Kl)WAKi> HKXitv (12). 1). .March 12. 1S2.-.. He has res. many years in Nashua as a banker, during whidi time lie has been representa- tive to the lA'gislature. and luesident and treasurer of the Savings and First Xation.il Baidi. He now res. on the old Spalding liomestead in AVilton, wliich he has much improved. He is very much interested in the historical and archieological »iuestion-! n-lating t(^ the early alVairs of the country, and the genealogies of fanulies. and has m.my curious and valuable books on these subjects, which he li.is contributed to tlie libniry of Ins school district. He m.. April .">, ISlH. l-ucy .Vnn Fletcher, wlio was b. Nov. 11, 1S2(;. aiul d. Feb. i:{, ls.-)!t,. He m.. 2d. Aug. 20. 18(5g. Emma Holt of I.yndebonmgh. who d. Dec. 2, ISdO. aged 22 yrs. lie m.. 3d., Dec. It, isr.l, Ifarriet S. Holmes of Londonderry, who d. May 22. 1800. aged 28 yrs. He m., 4tli. Judith Walker of Nashua, ("hildren : 24. George Edward, b. March 2(i. 18.".0: d. Nov. JO. 18(t0. 25. l.ucy Ann. I>. Dec. 7, IS.M ; d. Dec. 8. 18(10. 2«J. Henry Mos.-s, b. May 1."., l.s.VI. 27. Waldo KMlter, b. Dec. 12. IS.-.d; d. Dec. 4. ISCd. 2.S. Isaac. It. Feb. .{, 18.V.I; d. Dec. 22. 18(i0. 2». Elizabeth Combs. It. Dec. 12. 18(12 : m. Charles I{. Buddy, who is cashier of the First Natioii.al B.ink. Denton. Texas. 30. Harriet Bitter, b. .March 2(1. lSG(i. She is a graduate of the Normal kSchool, a teacher, aiul res. in Wilton. Q^^^^^d-^ 'i;^^^^.^^^:^'.^ iNo CO.. loaroN. GENKALOCIF.S : Sl'ALDlNC. 5U5 31. William Kittku (14j. Ik Ai)ril ^, 1S28 : res. in Lawroiu-e, Mass., when* ho has boon a prinniiioiir inorchant, troasuror of tho T.awronce Saviuijs Bank, dirootor in the Poniltorton Rank, and a dirootor in the Conc-oid Kailroad. Ho ni., An^-. ]. ISfiO, yi.wy Al.liy Ham. wild was Ij.. Eooliostor, Anii-. 4. ISIJl. ( 'liildron : 32. William Waltor. h. Dec. 2!J, ISa:}. 33. Anna Elizal)orh. h. Oct. S, lSi5(i. 34. Abhio Kimi»all. b. Sept. 14, isns. 35. Mary Kittor. 1). May i:i. l."^(!l. 3G. Cliailos Edward, b. :Mairh s. lS(i;{. 37. .Ii>soi)hin('. 3S. John ArcasriNK (V,). !>. May 2'.t. IS.JT. lie ros. in Nashua, is cashier ot llio First National Hank, and a director ot the Concord Kailroad. His summer ros. is in AVilton. where he has a farm. He ni.. Oct. Vi, ISoO, Josephine p:st('ll('. li.. Kunnicy. .Inly 7. ISIl. dau. ot Joso])h and Abigail Eastman: deceased. He ni.. id. .Mrs. .Martha (Learned) Noyes, dau. of Dr. Learned ot Fall Ifivor, :Mass. Children l)y lirst wife : 30. William Edward, b. Dec. l.{, lS(i(l. 40. Harry Eastman, b. .Tune 11, IStii; d. Sejit. (J. \S(\2. 41. Annie Noyes; child by second wife. 42. >Lvi{V EiTTKK (22). b. .Ian. :{, 1S42: ni.. Feb. 1. lS(iO. Asa Blanch- ard of Lyndeborou!»h and res. there. Children : 43. George Gardner (Blanchard), b. F<-b. 17, isr.7. 44. Lucy Spalding (Blanchard), b. Feb. 17, 18fi!». 45. Harry Goodwin (Blanchard). b. Doc. 22, 1870. 1. Aiu.iAU Si'ALi)iN(i, a brother of Isaac (1) of preceding family, b., Merrimack, .lune IS, 17.")(i; d., Wilton, Ai)ril 12, 1S28. He settled in Wilton. He ni. Polly Wynjan of Billorica, Mass.. who d. Fob. 1. 1817. aged r)7 yrs. Children : 2. Mary, b., Wilton. Fel). 11. 178'J; d. Dec. 2G. 18.'j2. She ni.. April. 18ir>. Joseph Gray. See Gray gen. ('A). 3. Samuel (5), b. Sept. 20, 171H. 4. Abijah (9), b. .Tan. 11, 1804. 5. SAMtKL (3). b. Sept. 20. 17*. father's farm : m., ]>oc. :U. 1824. Children : (i. Mary. b. Nov. 24, 182.-); d. 7. John Henry (13j. b. March 2, 8. Mary Ann, b. Aug. 2(1, 1842. 9. Alu.JAll (4), b. Jan. 11, 1804; res. in Wilton. He m., Dec. 1. 18;{1. Olivia Hutchinson of Milford, who was b. Feb. 20, 1809. Children : 10. Horatio Augustus. I). Sept. 20. 18;{2: m. I'^mny Batchelder. 11. Theresa Augusta, b. Sept. 12. Is;}."): m.. March. 18o7, Charles E. Beard of New li)swicii. 12. Henrv Erastus. b. Jan. 10. 1840. ■'.tl : d. Oct. 7, 18.)!i. He settled on Ids Nancy Phelps. Set ' Phelps gen. (8). -March 1. 1S41. 1 2. 1828. 506 HISTORY OF WILTON. 13. John IIenhy (7), I*. Mairli 2, ls2s. He ic?;. in Aiiiito City, La He m., Oct. 11, 1850, Mary Louisa Ilopkiii* ol Mobile; Ala., who d. Aug 10, 1859, aged 2.^ yrs. Children : 14. Samuel IIoi»kins, b., ^Viltou, Aug. :^1, 1850. 15. Clara Lavitiia, b. July 10, 18,58; uauie changed to Mary L. Tufts 1. .Jonathan Si-aldinu, a distant relative of preceding Isaac and Abijah, was the son of Kev. Sampson Spalding, who was the lirst minis- ter of Tewksbury, Mass., and who preached there for sixty or sixty-one years. Jonathan was I)., Tewksbury, Sept. 15, 1747; d., Wilton. Sept.HO. 1832. He came to Wilton and settled on the interval where James Hutch- inson now lives. Tie was well to do in i)roperty for those times, owning a tomb in the cemetery. lie m., Feb. 11, 1771, Mary Marshall, who was b. May 2.'], 1750; d. Dec. 20, 18:J!). Children: 2. Abiel, b., Tewksbury, Sept. 14, 1771 ; m., and settled in Vermont. 3. Abel, b., Tewksbury, Nov. 7, 177:{; m., 1798, Rebecca Ober; lived in IloUis and Milford. 4. Mary, b. Aug. 24, 1775: d. Aug. 2!), 18.50 ; m., 1790, William Kittredge. 5. Anna, b. Nov. :{0, 1777; d. Aug. 21, ISOO; m., Sept. 24, 1824, James Hutchinson. See George Hutchinson gen. (3). (J. Jonathan, b., Tewks))ury, Oct. 21>, 1779; d., Wilton, Nov. !>. 1819: m. Alice Kidder; four children, all deceased. 7. Asaph, b., Tewksbury, Aug. 2, 1782; m., and lived in Hollis. 8. Hannah, b., Tewksbury, Sept. 14, 1784; d. July 7, 1842: m.. Aug. 29, 1824, Joseph Colburn of Milford. 9. Loammi, b., Tewksl)ury, Aug. 22, 178(;: ni.. and lived in Temple. 10. Achsah, b., Tewksbury, Sept. 2, 1788; d. April 27, 1S7.{; m.. March 20, 1829, John Kimball. Se<' Kimball gen. 11. Sampson, b., Tewksbury, Aug. II. 1790; m.. and lived in Mason. 12. Mehitable, b., Tewksbury, Aug. 14, 1790: d. July 10, 183:5; unm. 13. John, b., II(»llis, Oct. 18, 1792; m., and lived in Mason. A dau., Caroline, m. Charh^s Dumont Gray. See Gray gen. (70). 14. Lucinda, b. March 11, 1794; m., March 9, 1842, Oliver Shatluck of Bakersfield, Vt. She was his second wife,' and d. at Greenville. nior(^ th.an 90 yrs. of age. She wove a seamless bag, while weaving a j)illow case, by souic casual adjustment of the loom, and obtained a prize for it at tlie town fair. sri{l\(; FAMILY . 1. John Ci.akk Si-uinc;, b., Peterborough, .luly 10, 1801: d. Fei). 5, 1854. He resided from 1832 to 1842 in Ctica, N. V., then he removed to Milford, and, in .Vjjril, 1843, to Wilton and settled on the farm now owned by John Ilerlihy. He m., April 7, 1829. Lon-na .l.Miuith. who i-^ -till living. 1885, with her son in Lebanon. 2. John Langdon (0). b. Jan. 14, 1830. OExNEALOCHKS : STANLEY. 507 3. C'harli's H., I). Aug. 22. ls;^l : m. Bes.. April Is. IS:}.} ; d. Aug., IS.'jf). 5. Enniia Lorcua. I). May 81. isi."): ni. Charles Battles, and res. in Decatur, 111. G. JoiiNLANciDON (2), b..Iau. 1 I, ls;!0. lie practised law in Wilton in 18G1, and for about eight years in Milford. In March, 1S70, he removed to Lebanon, where he has since been in practice. lie received the lionorarj- degree of A. M. from Dartmouth College in 187"). lie m., March 1, 18.")(i. Ellen M. Fountain. Children: 7. Arthur L., b. Feb. 2."), l.SoS. A grad. of Dartmouth College. 1SS(». and is practising law with his father in Lebanon. S. Clarence W., b. April 14, Isr.K. He grad., Dartmouth College. 1880, and is a j)ractising physician in Fitchburg, Mass. • 9. Carrie M., b. Oct. 28, 1800; m. Charles S. Clark, a teacher in Washington, D. C. 10. John I^oland, b. Dec. IG, 187.5. SQl fllES FAMILY. 1. Ai.HON .S(^)rii;Ks,.S(in t)f Moses Squires, b.. Milford, Jan. s, 1807; d. June .'5, 1812. lie worked on the Blackstone Canal wlien it was in process of construction, and when it was completed he r;in a boat between Providence and Worcester until he met with an accident that was eventually the cause of his death, although, for sever.il years, he was able to perform hard labor. About 18;5!) lie bouglit the Itockwood farm, on which he resided until his death. He m., Nov. 8, 18;j(;, Al)igail, dau. of Jonathan Farwell, who was b., ^Milford, April 18. 1807. and d. Oct. .'51, 184."). Children: 2. Abba Ann, b. Nov. 14, 18;J8; m., March 28. 188:,, John Mitchell. 3. Enuly Augusta, b. Aug. IS, 1841 ; m., March 1, I8(;r,, David F. Henderson of Needham, Mass. He has been for twenty-eight years extensively engaged in market gardening, and is captain of the Koxbury Horse Guards. STANLEY FAMILY. 1. Ei)>UNi) C. Stani.kv, b.. r.radfonl, April 2."), ISI I, came to Wilton in 1835 and lias since res. here. He is by trade a wood-t inner. He m.. April 24, 184:5, Ilannali Mason. See Mason gen. (4). Children : 2. Horace M., b. Feb, 28, 1844. 3. Willard P., b. March 14, 1840. 4. Mary E.. b. July 20, 1848: m.. July 4. 1800. JMnlip A. Dow of Boston. o. Caroline, b. June 24, 18.",1 : ni.. A|»ril 10. 1S70. ,\alhan .\. Cragin. See Cragin gen. (10). 0. George E., I). Jan. 12. 18.">0: d.. New York. Sept. 27, 1880. 508 HISTORY OF WILTON. STAXrOX FAMILY 1. Michael V. Stanton* \v;is )»., Killct-ly, <'o. (Talw.iy. lielaml, Sept. 22, 1S50, being tlie socond ^joii ol John L. Stiinton, who had six sons and two daughters, lie came to America. Aug., 18GS, and lirst settled in Wilton, and worked tor A. .1. Putnam iic Co. He then worked in Salem, Mass., for two years. He returned to AVilton in 1S7S. when his parents and tlie rest of the family came to America, and worked for the Boston & Lowell l^iilroad. He opened a tish and grocery store, Feb., ISTS, in Ramsey's ))uilding. But in 18S1 his business had so increased tliat he needed more i-oom, and he purchased of Geoi-ge S. Xeville the building opposite the depot, where he has since made his stand. He m.. X"ov. l.j. 1SS4, Mary E. Dillon, and they res. on Majile St. Child: 2. .lohn Stantqn, 1). June 27, 1S8.5. STEA15XS FAMILY. 1. HiRA.M I). Stkauns of Audierst m. .Mary Tutnani. See l*utnani gen. (153). 2. William D., son of preceding, b., Andierst Aug. 25, LS;34. He is a carpenter. He was mustered into Co. C, Fourth Kegt., X. II. V., Sept. 18,1801; promoted to serg. major, Aug. 12, 1802 ; promoted to second lieut., Oct. 10, 18(5.'}: wounded, :May 20, 1804; honorably discharged, Sept. 14, 18G4. Soon after the war he came to Wilton. A vacancy occurring in the otlice of town clerk in LS(i<), he was appointed to till it for the remainder of the year, and has been chosen sitice with little opposition, up to 1880. He has served seven terms as selectman, and represented the town in the Legislature in 188"). He m., Xov. 24, 18,">1), Frances D. Marvel, who d. March 10, 18«.'{. He m., 2d, April 21, 1800, Julia E. Sweet, who d. March 28, 1870. He m., .'kl, Sept. 18, 1878, Mary I. Sias. Children : 3. Walter E., b., Amherst, Oct. 20, 1800. 4. TJ/./ie E., b., Amherst, Dec. 2."), 1801 ; d. March 20. 180:j. 5. Alice K., b.. Wilton. Aug. 18, 1870. «. Mary P., b., Wilton, March 0. 1872. 7. Willie P., b. Aug. 10. 18S0. STEEL AXD STEELE FAMILIES. 1. .lOllN Stkki. was one ot the earliest settlers in the south j>arl of the town. He was of Scotch descent, and occupied the farm since owned by Zebadiah Abbot. Before the Pevolution he sold his jjlace to Maj. William Abbot, and left the town, (^hildren by his wife, .lane : 2. Jane, b. Sept. 0. 1700. 3. John. I). Aug. i:{, 1702. 4. Eli/.ibeth, b. July 27, 1704. 5. Oavid, b. May ."), 1700. G. Sarah. Ii. March iU. probalily in 1708: the leaf of the record is torn. GENEALOGIES : STEELE. 509 1. Bkxjamix Stki:m-: chuh- to Wilton from Aiidover. Mass. He bouglit of Xatlian Blanrhard part of lot^ muuberud n and 6. second range, dwd dattnl Ajiril 1(1, 1772. lie als«. bought of Jacob Aljbot part of lots nainberi'd ."> and (i, first range. Tlie sum paid for both ijarcels of land was £12>S (Js. Sd., from which it would ai)pear lliat the farm was considerably imi)roved at tlie time of purchase. 31r. Steele was in the Winter Hill campaign of 177.'). He drew pay for twenty days" service in the Saratoga tampaign of 1777, and f(U" twenty-five days' service in the expedition to lihode Island in 177S. We liave not the date of his death, but he is remembered by some aged jx-rsons still living in Wiltiui. Children by his wife, Hannah : 2. I'hebc. b. March 2(1. 1771. 3. Benjamin (7), b. Dec. 11. 177{i. 4. Sarah, b. .lune 2. 177!». 5. Lydia. b. April I'.i. 17S1. G. William Lovejoy (13). b. .June 28, 1784. 7. IJkn.tamin (3), 1). Dec. 11, 1776; d. Nov. IS, 1845. He res. on the farm formerly owned by .Jonathan Martin. He m., Feb. 12, 1801, Judith Blanchard, who d. Sejit. 1. iNd.i, aged St; yrs. See Blanchard gen. (33). Children : 8. Alvah (18), b. March 7, ISOI. 9. Abiel, b. May 1. ISO'S. He was a carpenter, and spent a year or two in Georgia. He res. in several diflerent towns. He m. Hardy of Ilollis. by whom he had s(!veral children, one of whom m. and had children, but of them we have no record. 10. Hannah, b. Dec. 14, 1S04; m., Dec. 22. ls;^4. Leonard Pettengill. SeePettengiil gen. (37). 11. Nancy, b. Nov. 1, 1S0(>: m.. Dec. IS. 1832, Francis Green. See Green gen. (1). 12. Kuby, b. Jan. 10, ISIH; m.. May, lS4(i, Peter H. Putnam. See Putnam gen. (292). 13. William Lovicioy («). b. June 28, 1784; d. March 4, ISGO. He was a farmer aiui res. on the homestead. He m. Dolly Tarbell of Mason, who d. Aug. 30. 1801, aged W yrs. Children : 11. nenjamin Franklin (22). b. Sept. 1. 1820. 15. Eliza, b. Nov. 3, 1822; d. Fet>., ISS."). 1(». Elmira, b. Sept. 5, 182n. 17. Elvira, b. Sei)t. T), 1825. 18. Alvaii f8), b. March 7, 1801; d. Milledgeville, Ga., Aug. 16, 1836. After studying at Phillips Andover Academy, he entered Yale College, but iu his senior year left college to engage in teaching at St. Mary's, Ga. After several years spent at St. Mary's and elsewhere, he opened a school for manual labor near Nlilledgeviile, where he d. He sometimes conducted leiigious service on Sunday, reading a piinted serumn, but it i> not known that he was licensed to lueach. He m., Nov. 12, 1820, Fli/a ll.ile, dan. of Zebadiah Abbot. See Abbot gen. Alti-r Mr. Steele d., his widow with 510 IIISTOIIY OF WILTON. three .small (.liiltlrfu returned to Wilton, wliere .; d. Due. 13, 184,-). 20. l>elona Abhot. b. July 11, 1832; settled iu Wis. He in. Harriet Worth, who (1.. leavinji; one son. He ni., 2(1, JJarbara Trott, by wlioni lie has had .several ihildren. 21. Alvali. b. Dee. 2'). 1S3-1. lie has res. successively iu Wilton, Nashua and Franeestown, where he is now settled on a farm. He ni. Martha Ann Winn. 22. liKN.iAMix Fkanklin (14), b. Sept. 1, 1820. He was a farmer and res. on the homestead of his father and «?randfather. He m. Colburn of Hollis. They had an adopted sou, Albert W. 23. Alhkht W.. m. Dldis ('. Barrett. See George Barrett gen. (3). Children : 24. Ivy May. b. May 2.-). 187(;. 25. (ieorge Franklin, b. M.irch IT). lS7tt. STEVENS FAMILIES. 1. IIi:xuY Stevens lived in Wilton for several years, but we find no record that he had a family, nor do we know wliat was the relationship. if any, between Henry, Theodore, and .John Stevens; probably they were brotliers. On tlie pay-roll of ('apt. William Walker's co., dated Aug. 1, 1775, the names of Henry and Theodore Stevens appear as having entered that company, April 23, 177."); the company was in the battle of Bunker Hill. Botli of their names are also on the roll of Capt. AVillianx Barron's CO., in the campaign at Ticoudcroga, 177r). 1. TiiKODOKE Stevens; m. Anna . Children: 2. Mary, b. April 18, 177.") ; d. April 20, 177.-). 3. .loliM. b. .Jan. 17. 1778. 1. John Stevens; tl. April 11, 1811, aged 72 yrs. He settled on lot No. -1, eightli range. He m., 170!), Sarah I'ierce of Clielmsford, said to be a relative of (Jov. I'ierce of N. II. She d. .Fuly l."). 1823. aged 77 yrs. Children : 2. Betsey, h. .Sept. 17, 1771; d. June 25, 1848; m., Oct. 10, 1704. George Lancey. See Lancey gen. (2). 3. Sarah, b. .Fnne 10. 177(i; d., Temple. Sept. 8, 185(t. She m.. April 18, 1700. IMiineas Hlanchard of Milford. 4. Anna, 1». Sept. 17. 1778; m., Nov. 21. 1700. .Joseph rheli)s. See Pheli»s gen. (5). 5. ilannah. It. Fel). lo. 1781 : d.. Ma.son Village, now Greenville. Dec. 10. 1811. «>. .John (7). b. .July 21. 178;{. 7. .John («). I). .July 21. 1783; d. March 2.-). 1848. He began school (iENEALOGlES : 8TEVEN8. 511 keepiiioc when eij^litui'ii yi':ii> old. and for twenty years hi.< winters were iliicfly duvoted to that ocrupation. He was especially skilful in the niau- aj^onient and . Emma D., b. Mav 8, 1861. 512 HISTORY or WILTON. STJLKS FA^llLV. 1. RoHKHT Stiles t'liii^^nitcd from Kiiglaiul, probably Yorkshire, and res. in Dorchester awhile, but, in K'.C.d. is found in Kovvlcy, Mass. He Hi. p:ii/,al»eth Frye. by whom he had four sons and four daughters;. Oue of the sons : 2. Ehknkzkw, b. Feb. 20, KIGi), settled in Middletou, Mass.. and had three sons, lie divided a large farm between two of tliem. one of wliom was : 3. Eiu:ni:zi:i{. who settled in Middletou. Mass., m.. about 1732, Sarah Howe, and had six sf Wilton. 'I'he above facts are derived from Blood's History of Temple. 4. Jos«'i)h is mentioned in the records as early as 1773. He was spoken of in IJurtons Diary in the Ticouderoga campaign, and the baptisms of his children are recorded in the church book, 177!) and 1782. We tind the record of a deed from .losej)!! Stiles conveying part of lot No. 13. eighth range, to James II ulchiuson. He lived on the place lujw owned by Dea. George Buss. o. Abner (7). d. March 4. 17!»1. aged .11 yrs. G. Asa (11). 7. AuNKH (5). d. March 4. 17!H, aged .il yrs. He settled on lot No. 1.5, sixth range. He served three years as selectman, and was often chosen to other otHces. lie m. IJuth , who d. .June 20, 1>S24, aged 88 yrs. (/hildren ; 8. Betty, I). Oct. i», ]7(;;}; m.. May 22. 17!)2, Asa Stiles. {). .John, b. March 13, 17()7 ; d. Feb. (I, 1S24. He settled on the home- stead, was a good townsman and an honest, kind and obliging neighbor. In attempting to sto^t a runaway colt that was attached to a sleigh, the end of tlie shaft struck his side, breaking several of his ribs, from which injury lie d. a few days after. He m., Sept. 18. 1701. Sally Sheldon. 10. Kulh, I). Oct. 7, 1772; m.. .July 1). 17!i7. .James Hutchinson. See George lluti-hinson gen. (3). 11. A.-)A (0), of Middletou, Mass., bought of Joseph Putnam the west half of lot No. 20, tenth range, it biiing the original northwest corner of Wilton, liefore the slip w'as taken oil' to foiin the town of Temple: deed dated Oct. 14, 1782. (Jtiorge Jattrey of rortsmouth conveyed to Asa Stiles of Temple, and Asa Stil(!s to Asa Stiles. Juu., lot No. IS. eighth range, the deeds being resp.'ctively dated, Ai)ril 2. 17!»1. and Oct. IT). 17'.ll. This is one of iJie very few farms now owned by the descen; unm. Ki. Fanny, b. March 30. 1778; m. Oliver Whiting. Jun. 17. David. Ii. Dec. 22, 177ii: d., aged !>0 yrs. He res. at diftereut ^^^^^Me? N6L10TVPE PRINTING CO., GENEALOGIES : STILES. 513 times ill Temple, Lyndeborough, Milford aud Wilton. He wa-s for many ycais a justic-c of the peace, and held town otlices in Temple and I.ynde- borongh. lie was nuieh employed in survejing land and rnnning lines, was the administrator of many estates, and for many winters taught sehool. At one of the school examinations he composed a poem to be read called " The Pedagogue's Complaint," the first stanza of which ran thus: " Does any one desire to know What honest calling here below Pcrjilfxcs most with care? I'd tell liiiii quick, the Pedagogue, Wlietliti- an lioucst iiiiin or rogue, I'artukos the greatest share." He m. Elizabeth Mack of Londonderry, who d., ^lont Vernon, aged 95 yrs. See Mack gen. (13). 18. Asa (12), b. Nov. 10, 1765. He was a farmer and blacksmith, and for several years kept a small store. He res. on lot No. 18, eighth range, and built the house now owned by his grandson, Joseph \V. Stiles. In 1823 he held the ollice of selectman, lie was a small man, close knit and very quick. Anecdotes are told of the pluck and spirit of the little man wlieu he carried olV the palm of triumph and victory. He m.. May 22, 1702, Uuth Stiles, lie in., 2d, Sept., 1802, 3irs. Abigail (llarwood) Carson. He in., 3d, Nov. 21, 1822, Mary Dascomb. See Dascoinb gen. (10). Children: 19. Asa (30), b. April 27, 1794. 20. Betsey, b. April, 1798; m. David Blood; res. in Mason. 21. Tolly, b. June 7, 1800; m. Royal Blood. 22. Nancy, b. Nov. 25, 1803 ; m. Gilbert Tapley. See Tapley gen. (8). 23. Abigail, b. April 7, 1805; in., Sept. 4, 1827, El»eiiezer Davidson, who was a machinist and res. in Connecticut. 24. Sarah, b. Oct. 4, 1800; m. Reuben Daniels, who was a machinist and res. in Vermont. 25. Ebexezer (13), b. Aug. 28, 1709. He lived on the farm that is now the northeast corner of Temple. Mr. Blood in his History of Temple says he m. thn^e wives, and lived and d. in Temple, leaving two sons and one dan. ^Ve find that he was taxed as a res. of Wilton in 1800, and in the live years previous. The name of his wife was Sarah. Children, as given in the Wilton records : 20. Sarah, b. July 17, 1794. 27. Polly, b. May 8, 1796. 28. El)euezer, b. May 9, 1798. 29. Alice, b. May lo', 1800. 30. Asa (19), b. April 27, 1794; d. Oct. 2, 1874. He res. on th(> home- stead, to which he made a large addition. He was a successful farmer, a good townsman and an obliging neighbt)r. He was selectman for two years. He in., Dec. 2, 1819, Polly Tapley, who d. Nov. 15, 1857. See Tapley gen. (2). He m., 2d, Lucinda Blanchard of Lyndeborough. He m., 3d, Mrs. Parwell. C'hildren: 31. Joseph Warren, b. Dec. 9, 1821. He is a farmer aud res. on the homestead. He m., Nov. 29, 1860, Nancy Gray. 514 HISTORY OF WILTON. 32. lltMiry (37). h. May 31, 1S21. 33. Mary Ami, h. Feb. 12, 1S2G: iii . Mairh 1 1, 1S50. Honuou llopkius, a iiiiller. 8ee Hopkins <>ou. (3). 34. David Tapley (45), h. Dec. S, 1827. 35. Kebewa Jane, b. Juno 19, 1S31 ; d. Oct. 2.5, 1S.")4. 36. Harriet P^lizabcth (53), b. Nov. 13, 1834. 37. Hkxky (32), b. May 31, 1824; he is a bla«.k*inith and ros. in Lyndoborou>?h. lie m., Aug. 20. 1S4!). llai-liel A., dan. of Isaac and Hannah 1'. biddings. Children: 38. I.uella A., b. Oct. 18, 18.jU. 39. llattie M., b. July 9, 1852. 40. Flora E., b. April 28, 185G. 41. Esther E., b. July 13, 1858. 42. Etta F., b. March 10, 186G. 43. Ernest I., b. May 13, 1869. 44. Ada M., b. July 2, 1874. 45. David Tapley (34), b. Dec. 8, 1827; ui., 8ept. 10. 1854, Laura II. Caprou. Children : 46. Eddie L., b. Nov. 21, 1857; drowned June 18. 18G0. 47. Ida M., b. Aug. 12, 1859; ni.. July 15, 1877, Edwin F. Frye. See Frye gen. (52). 48. John Asa, b. May 8, 18G1 ; m., Nov. 13, 1883, Mary Dcvine. 49. Frank A., b. June G, 1SG3. 50. William A., b. May 2, 18G5; ni.. June 19, 1884, Josephine riiilips. 51. Charles A., b. June 13, 1868. 52. llattie A., b. Ai)ril 19, 1870. 53. llAUKiin- Elizabeth (36). b. Nov. 13, 18;)4 ; ni.. Nov. 20, bs.v;. Moses M. Balcli, a nuUer. They liave res. in Wcare, Temple and New Ipswich. Children : 54. Anna J. (Balch), b. Oct. 11, 18.58. 55. Ella M. (Balch), b. July 3. 18G2; m.. June 24. 1883. Albert K. Walker. 56. Abbie L. (Balch), 1). Feb. 1, 1870. SU31NEB FAMILY'. 1. Dai, I, AS SiMXKK, b., Nashua, March 9. 1817, lias been a res. of Wilton nearly all the time since liis marriage. He is a house i)ainter and paper hanger. He in., Nov. IG, 1868, Anna F. Rogers, b., Weare. Aug. 20,1849. Cliildren: 2. Lula Frances, b. Jan. 31, 1870. 3. llattie Fleeman, b. Nov. 14, 1871. 4. Grace May, 1). July 18, 1875. 5. Elmore Flint, h. May 15, 1878; d. Feb. 21. 1879. ' 6. Myrta Louisa. I). June 17, 1881. I'Al'LEV FAMILY. 1. Eli.iaii Tai'EEY, d. Oct. 9, 1842, aged 77 yrs. He came to Wilton from Dauvcrs, Mass., with his wife and three children, and bought of GENEALOGIES : TAKBEL. 515 .Sumucl M* linicr.sou lot Xo. 17, ninth range, now a part of the County Farm; the deed dated, Nov. 22, 17'J'J, and the consideration, S1250. He was a farmer, a , 177!). 6. Samuel, b. June It), 1782. 7. Francis I'aine, b. May 7, 1784. 8. Abigail Harvey, b. Dec. 18, 1785. TOWNSEND FAMILV. 1. Dakius ToWNSJiNU, d. July 7, 18.59, aged 75 yrs. He canie from Bolton, Mass., to AVilton in 1813, and eommenct'd hat-making on the spot where John Cram settled. He continued in that business until he bought of John Mack the farm now owned b}' his son, Albert Townsend. He m., 1823, Pamclia Peabody of Castleton. Vt.. who d. Marcli 5. 1885, aged 82 yrs. Children : 2. William, b. Nov., 1824; d. July 15, 1825. 3. Francis P., b. March, 1828 ; d. Sept. 4, 1829. 4. Albert, b. Aug. 23, 1840; unm. He lives on the homestead, to which he has made large additions. TYLER FAMILY. 1. Pahkku Tylkk, b., Boxford, Mass.; d., Townsend. aged 84 yrs. He purcliased, in 1803, the farm in Wilton now owned by William Abbot. I'dtnam Tyler says that liis father, with his t'amily, cattle, sheep and liogs, started one morning in Oct., 1803, from Leominster, Mass., for Wilton, but did not arrive until nearly midnight, and that lie, then ten years old, walked and assisted in driving tlie stock. Mr. Tyler left Wil- ton in 1820. He in. Hannah Flint, I). Danvers, Mass. He m.. 2d, Lucy (Jiddings, b., Lunenburg, Mass., 1707. Children: 2. Flint, b. Nov. 2, 1782. GENEALOGIES : TYLEli. 517 3. Aphin, I). Nov. 22. 17S4; d. Sept. 20. 1800. She m.. Juiu' 4, ISOO. William Abbot. 4. IL-vnnali, b. Oct. 20, 178(1. 5. Parker, b. Oct. 7, 1788. Ho left Wilton ^oou after his inarriasfe. lie ni.. Dec. 28, 1811, Abi,o;ail Buss. See Silas Buss jren. (5). 6. Seth Taysoii. b. April 21). 1701. lie went from Wilton to IJindge, and from there to Leominster. >rass., wliere he d. lie nr. Sally (iray. See Oray gen. (28). 7. Putnam (14), b. Sept. 2f), 179.'}. 8. Laura, b. Xov. 17, 179.5. }>. Louisa, b. Nov. 17, 179:). 10. Miriam, I). .Tan. 23, 1798: m.. Sept. .!(). 181!). .Tonathan Keyes. See Keyes g-en. (42). 11. Levi (23), b. Oct. 22, 1800. 12. Aphia, first child by second wife. b. Xov. 0, 1800; m. Frederic Wilder. 13. Asa, b. July 31, 1809. 14. PiTNAM (7), b. Sept. 20, 1793. lie learned the carpenter's trade of Aaron K. Putnam. Soon after he wa.s twenty-one, he went to Georgia and worked there and in other southern states for several years. lie res. in Wilton a few years, then i)urchased land and a water privilege in Mil- ford, liad built a dam and was about to erect a mill, when the unprei-e- dented ice freshet of 1835 entirely swept away tlie improvements lie liad made. About thirty years ago he removed to Marlow,, wliere lie still lives at the rii)e age of ninety-five yrs. He m.. Xov. 20, 1810. Lucy Seaver. b., Townsend, Dec. 0, ISIS. Cliildren : lo. Abraham Putnam, b. Sept. 13, 1841 : d. Sept. 1.*). 1844. 16. Lucy L., b. Oct. 7, 1842. 17. Wiliiam T., b. Feb. 20, 1844. 15. Mary Frances, b. Dec. 12, 184.-). 19. Almana, b. June 2.-), 1847. 20. Andrew Jackson, b. Jan. 8, 18.'>2. 21. Benjamin Franklin, b. July 12, 18.-)4; res. in .Marlow. 22. Hannah Flint, b. Mareli 0,' IS.IO. 23. Lkvi (11), b. Oct. 22, 1800; d. May 20, 1870. He res. in Wiltmi until about 1S40, when he removed to South Lyndeborough an). ( hildren : 24. Sarah B., b. Dec. 19, 1820; m., (X-t. 2."), 181!), AI)el F. Boynton. 25. Levi Andrew (2J)), b. April 17, 1828. 2(J. Phoda ^L, b. Xov. 29, 1829; m., Dee. 14. 18.-)2, Jonathan P. itich- ardson, who d. in the rebel prison, Danville. Va., Xov. 17, 1804. 27. Emma F., b. June 17. 1S34 : m.. Xov. 1!), IS;!!, ("Iiarles Tarbell.' See Tarbell gen. (1). 28. Erastu.s F., b. .Sept. 20. 1844 ; d. Feb. 21. 1S4.-). 518 HISTORY OF WILTON. 29. Levi Andrew (25), b. April 17, 182S. After his luarriago lie lived for several years in I.yncleborouojh, hut he now res. in AVilton. lie is a carpenter. lie ni., Dee. 24, IS.").}, Hannah I). Curtis, b., T.yndebor- ough. June 20, IS,'?;"). She was an invalid for some years, and d. Aui?. 20. 1884. He m., 2d, April, 1880, Mrs. Franees A. Bales. Children : :{0. Tsabelle V., b. Jan. 27, 18;").-) : ni. J(>ionie li. Shedd of Peterborough. 31. Anna V., b. May 28, IS')*). 32. Olivia B.. b. July l."), 1808. I PHAM FAMIIA'. 1. Ezra Upham came to Wilton from Maiden about 1700. He d. Jan. 12, 1831, aged 72 yrs. His farm was jiart of lot Xo. 12, ninth range, now owned by his great-grandson, Abner B. Holt. What was tlie m.iiden name of his first wife, or the date of her death, we do not know. She had one child, a .son, Ezra. He m., 2d, Feb. 1, 1708. Sally Abbot, who d. Nov. 5. 18.-)2, aged 83 yrs. Child: 2. Ezra (3), b. Xov. 24, 1783. 3. Ezra (2), b. Nov. 24, 1783; d. Feb. 10, 1808; m. Bethiah Burnap, Avho d. March 3, 1874, aged 89 yrs. Children : 4. Sarah W., b. Feb. 23, 1800; m., Dec, 1820, Nathaniel B. Holt. .'.. Bethiah, b. June 11, 1811 ; m., June 4, 18;U, Abner Holt. 0. Ezra Abbot, b. Oct. IS, 1813; res. in Arlington, :Mass. 7. Clement, b. Jan. 10, 1810; res. in Chelmsford, Mass. H. Adaline, b. Oct. 0, 1810; m., June 5, 18.30, Hermon Wrigh*:. 9. Almira, b. June 11, 1822; m., March 21, 184;"), Abner Holt. 10. Lorenzo, b. Nov. 30, 182;'3; d. July 11, 1847. WALLACE FAMILY. 1. George \V. Wallace, son of Pobert Burns Wallace, was b., Milford. 183.->. He was associated for several years with Joseph Newell in the clothing business in Wilton, and since 1801 has carrietl it on by himself. He was one of the unfortunate ones who were twice l)urned out. The Masonic Hall had been in the secoiul story of his building; but wlien he rebuilt after the second fire, he erected a building of but one story, which he appropriates entirely to his own business. He has for niany j-ears been town treasurer. He m., 18.53, Mary J. Bullard of Hancock. WATSON FAMILY. 1. Isaac Watson came to Wilton from Amherst, and to Amherst from Cambridge, Mass. We have ascertained but few facts in relation to his family. He lived on the i)lace now owned l)y ("yrus O. Whitney. :ind had three children. Betsey. Polly and IJcbccca. WHITE FAMILY. 1. Charles H. Whitk came to Wilton fn.in :\!<.idlonlM>rough in is:)7. and lived for some years on that pait of the I/ivermon- farm now owned J GENEALOGIES : WIIITIXG. 519 by T.oreiizo Graj-. In April, ISCJ, he boujjht tliP Flint fann, where he has siiH-e resided. lie ni., Nov. 27, 1S.')0, Al)by Frances, dau. of Charles and Lydia J. Spaldinj;. See Isaae Si)aldino; o^en. (IS). Children: 2. Kniina S., b. May 20. ISoH; in.. Oct., ISS."), Willard \. (Iriflin. 3. Carroll Spalding. 1). July .'50, ISfiO. He has a milk route from Bed- ford to Manehester. 4. .Jennie Frances, b. July 25. 1SG4. 5. Charles AVoodbury, b. Oct. 12, ISfiS. WIIITIXC FAMILY. 1. Samikl Wiiitixc was b.. Boston, Lincolnshire, England, Xov. 20, l.*>0:: d., Lynn, Mass., Dec. 11, 1079, His family was of good social standing, his father and two brothers having held the olllce of mayor of Boston. He received the degree of A. B., lOlfi. and of A. U., 1G20, from Emanuel College, Cambridge Cniversity. He soon after took holy orders. He was I'ector of Lj'im Regis from 1G2.'] to 1020, and was obliged to resign his post tor non-conformity with the bishojjs. He was next settled as rector over the parish of Skirbeck, near Boston. Being still anno}'ed by the authorities of the church for his liberal religious opinions, he came to America, arriving in Boston ]May 20, 1030. Here he was settled, Xov. 8, 10:50, as pastor of the First Ch. at Lynn, Mass., where he remained till liis death. He m., 2d (his tirst marriage is not given), at Boston, Eng., Aug. 0. 1029, Elizabeth St. John, sister of Oliver St. John, Lord Chief Justice of England in the time of Oliver Cromwell. For an account of their lives and for certain genealogical tables, see the Memoir of TJev. Samuel Whiting, I). D., and of his wife, Elizabeth St. John, by William Whiting. They had six children, of whom one was : 2. Samlkl, who was b., Skirbeck, England, March 2."), 1().3.3, and d. Feb. 28, 1712-13. lie grad., Ilarv. Coll., IG.kJ. Having first prepared him- self for the ministry, he was settled, in 10.">8, over the parish in Billerica, Mass., comprising twenty-five families. Billerica was then a frontier set- tlement, Mr. Whiting being only six years behind the earliest pioneers. For his honorable life, see the History of Billerica by IJev. Henry A. Ilazen. He m., Xov. 12, 10.10, Dorcas, dau. of Leonard Chester of Weth- ersfield, Conn. They had eleven children, of whom one : 3. Olivkh, b,, Billerica, Xov. 8, 100.'); d. Dec. 22, 17;iO. He was representative, town clerk, selectman and justice of the peace. See Ilazen's History. He m., Jan. 22, 1089-90, Anna, dau. of Jonathan Dan- forth, a leading citizen, by whom he had nine children, one of whom : 4. Em-.azak, b., Billerica, July 2."), 1707; fell dead in the road from paralysis, 1780. He was forced to leave Billerica, by public opinion, for having married the widow of his brother, Benjamin, whose maiden name w.is Dorothy Crosby. lie removed to Pelham, where he was chosen town clerk at the first town meeting, July 21, 1740, sixteen days after tJie incorporation of the town. He was town clerk two j'ears and selectman two years. He is last mentioned in the records of Pelham under date of 1700. He came to Temple, but, seemingly, later than his son, Oliver, in 520 HISTORY OF WILTON. whoso house he lived. lie taught school and was thought to be very learned. Children : 5. Benjamin, b., Pelhani, June 17, 174:5: d. Jan. 8, 17.")4. 6. Eleazar, b., Pelhani, Aug. 1."), 174.">. 7. Sarah, b., Pelham, Xov. 18, 1747. 8. Oliver (10), called T.ieut. Oliver, b.. Pelham, April G, 17r)0. 9. Xathan (17), twin brother of Oliver, b.. Pelham, April G, 17r)0. 10. Oi.iVKiJ ^8), b., Pelham, April G, K.'iO; d. Sept. 2S, 1S2{». He removed to Temple and settled on lot No. 5, sixth range, before 1780. He bought, Jan. 27, 1787, eighty-one acres of lot No. 18, tenth range, in the Wilton addition to Temple. lie was a farmer, millwright, and land speculator. lie m.. May .'5, 1774, Martha Abbot of Andover. Children : 11. Patty, b., Andover, IMass., July 27, 177.^); d. Aug. !i. 1778. 12. OHver (23), b.. Temple, Jan. .">, 1778. 13. Xathan Abbot (30). b.. Temple, April 20, 1787. . 14. Benjamin (35), b., Temple, April l.'J, 1789. 15. George (40), b. Feb. 16, 1791. 16. David (44), b. April 22, 179.3. 17. Xathan (9), twin brother of Oliver, b., Pelham, April G, 1750. He participated in the battles of Bunker Hill in Cornish, thence removed to Thetford. Vt. 18. Elijah, b, 1789; d. July 14, IS.VI. 19. Dorothy, b., Cornish, March 14, 179 April 19, 1825, Ebenezer Killam. She ni Wheeler. 20. Xathan. 21. A daughter who became a Shaker. 22. A daughter who m. Whipple of ^Falone, X. Y. 23. Olivei! (12), b.. Temple, .Tan. 5, 1778. He bought, March 28, 1799, of his father, for .$1,.")00, a part of lot Xo. 18. ninth range, in ^^■ilton, wliich was the family homestead until sold to nillsl)()rougli Co. for a poor farm. He was a farmer, a leading man and rich for liis time. He was selectman for tlve years. He m., Jan. 2. 1800. Fanny Stiles. See Stiles gen. (16). Children: 24. Oliver, b., AVilton, Feb. 22, 1801 ; d. .Fune .{, 180;i. 25. Fanny, b., AVilton, March 17, 1807; d. .Inly 1(1. 18;{0. She m.. June 5, 1828, Ephraim Whiting Blood. 26. David (47), b. Aug. 2G, 1810. 27. .Martha, b. Aug. 7. 1812; d. >Iay 1, 1818. 28. Hannah, b. .June 12, 1814; m., April 1, 1845, Jonathan Bragg. 29. Sar.ah, b. April ;j, 181G; m.. Aug. 2, 1841, Jonathan Parkhurst. See Parkhurst gen. (35). 30. Xathan Aiuuvr (13), b. Ai)rii 20. 17s7; d. .lime 2, 18G8. He was a farmer and undertaker of large jobs. In April, I8:n, he renioved to Cicero, X. Y., where h<' d. He m., April 2, 1811. Betsey Blood. See Blood gen. (8). Children: and Benn ington. He settled Children 1 : ->; d. Dee . :{. 1S70. She m.. . 2(1, Ai)r il 29. ISIG. .Fosiah ryPE PRINTING CO BOSTON GENEALOGIES : WHITING. 521 31. Betsey, b. .Tan. 24, ISl.'J ; d., Cicero. Auo;. S. 184(i. She in.. Wilton. Xov. 7, 18.W, .T.-vnies (liandler. See Chandler o-en. (33). 32. Xathan, I). Xov. 7, 1.S14; a farmer and leading citizen. He ni., Feb. IG, 1S.")4, :MariIda Ball of Cicero, where he lived. 33. Elvira, h. April fi, 1820. Home in Cicero. She m.. March 7, 1844, Theodore Voung. 34. Oliver (53), h., Cicero, May .">, 18.S2. 35. Bkn.iamin (14), 1)., Temple, April V.i, 178i»: d. Jan. 2;{, 1850. He lived in Temple on lot Xo. 18. tenth range, and was a farmer and trader. He m.. Jnne 18. 1811, Kebecca lilood. Children : 30. Francis, b. March ;">. 1812; d., AVilton, Dec. !i, 187!i. lie was a farmer and town ollicer, and lived in Temple most of his life. He m.. June 24, 1848, Eliza B. Williams of Temple. 37. (xeorge, b. Jan. 31, 181G; a farmer, res. in Xew Ipswich. He ni. I^utli D. Searle. 38. Benjamin Orville, b. Feb. 24, 1821 : d. Oct. li», 184.). He ni. Mary Farrar. 39. Kel)ecca Jane, b. Oct. G, 1828. She m. Adam It. Searle. She m., 2d, Feb. il, 1881, John Charles Fremont Wheeler. 40. GKOlUiK (15), b. Feb. IG, 1701 ; d. Sept. V.i. 1822. A store keeper in Boston. He m., 181.S, Betsey Searle. Children: 41. Maria A., b. Sept. I.'), 181G; d. Xov. 24. 184!t. She m. Dwight Boyden. 42. Elizabeth S., b. Dee. 1, 1818. She m. Asahel Clapp. 43. George W., b. Jan. IS, 1821 ; d. at sea. 44. David (IG), b. April 22, 1793; d. Feb. 7, 1827. He was a store keeper in Boston. He m., June 1, 181;"), Polly Farrar. Clnldren : 45. Caroline, b. .Ian. 28, 1818. A teacher in Xew York City. 46. Mary .Jane, b. Ai)ril 17, 1820; d. Oct. 23, 18G0. A teacher in Xew York City. 47. David (20), b. Aug. 2G, 1810. The founder of the milk-eontracting business between Wilton and Boston. For a sketch of Ins life see page •27'). He m., Oct. ."i, 18;{0, Emma Spalding. See Isaac Si)alding gen. (t>). Children : 48. Frances Emma, b., 'JVmple. Sept. 13, 1831. She m., Oct. 13, 18r)2, William Hazen Spencer, and res. in Lexington, Mass. 45). Harvey Augustus (63), b., Fitchburg, Mass., Oct. 27, 18.33. 50. Maria Ann, b., Wilton, March 5, 1837. Home in TiOuisville. Ky. She m., Aug. 6, 1SG3, Fayette S. Van Alstine, who d. Oct. 2!), 1870. 51. George Oliver (70), b., Wilton, March 20, 1841. .52. Elizal)eth Mary, b., AVilton, March 10, LS4G. Home in Chicago. She m., Oct. 12, 18Gi), David C. Bradley, who d. Oct. 25, 188G. 53. Oi.ivKK (34), b,, Cicero, X. Y., May 5, 1832; a farmer; res. in Cicero. He m., Sept. 4, 18."), Cornelia Hall. Children, all born in Cicero : 54. Orville A., b. April 2!i, 18.-)7; d. Aug. 8, 18G1. 55. Alfred I)., b. .Sejjt. '.», 18,-)'.i: d. April .">. 1873. .56. George O. (74). b. Sept. 1. 1800. 522 HISTORY OF WILTON. 57. -Mfirio A., 1). Miiivh (i. isd.}. Iloinc in Kucliil. X. V. Slie in., Sept. 7, 1SS2. Woodanl Pool. oH. Emogoiie. I). May .SO, isci : .1. .M;iivli :!1. is;7:i. 5». Kittio. 1». Nov. 14, 18(!(;. GO. ('lara))ol, h. Doe. S, ISTO; in.. Foh. 17. lSS(i, T.ako Tioirp. .sjic res. in Hrowpiton, N. ^■. til. Julia, b. Oct. G, 187:5 : d. Ai)iil 7, 187!l. 02. Tilla L., I). Fol). 28, 1870; d. March 7, 1877. 63. IlARVKV AuGLSTis (4«). I)., Fitflihuig, Mass.. Oct. 27. 18.1.*{. ITis home is in Wilton, wliore he is ono^ao^od in tlio inillv. Inmhor, and p:rain husinos.s, a.s one of tlie firm of I). Wliitino; Sc Sons, and is a leadinji: eitizen. lie m., Sept. 20, 18.55, Mary E. Kiinhall. See Kiinhall g-eii. (4«). Cliil- dren : «4. Isaac Spuldiii"-. It.. WiUoii. Dec. 7. IS.'.S: >,M-ad.. Ilarv. Coll.. 1882, and studied law. 65. (ieorge (76), b., Wilton, Feb. l(i, 1801. 66. John Kimball, b.. Wilton, Jan. 22, ISO!}, and is engaged in the milk business. 67. Frances, b., Wilton. June 20, 1808. 68. David, b., Wilton, July 7, 1S70. 69. Charles Frederic, b., Wilton, July 27. 187."). 70. (JF.onfiK Omvkk (51), b., Wilton, March 20, 1841. lie res. in Lexington, Mass., and is one of the ])artners in the firm of 1). \\liiting & Sons. lie m.. May 1, 180.5, Laura M. Bowers. Children: 71. Emma Spalding, b., Wilton, July 4, 1807. 72. Jessie Bowers, b., AVilton, Jan. 4. 1870. 73. Grace, b., Lexington, Mass., July l.'{. 1875. 74. Gkorok O. (56), b. Sept. 1, 1800. A tarmer and res. in Cicero, N. Y. He m., Dec. 7, 188;{, Nina Miller. Child: 75. Lurella D., b., Cicero. X. V., Xov. 5, 1885. 76. Ceokck (65), b. Feb. 10, 1801. Home in Wilton, and i< engaged in the business of D. Whiting i^- Sons. He ni.. .Ian. 10. 18S,!. Mary rsnltcl Goddard. Child: 77. .Fames Goddard. h.. Wilton. Feb. 5, 1884. WIIITXKV FAMll-.IKS. 1. l?UHAi:i> WiiiTXKV res. on lot \o. 7, ■seventh r:inge; was set-ond sergeant in Capt. William Barron's co. in Ibe campaign at 'riconderoga, 1770: served at Saratoga, 1777, and in the expedition to If. I. in 1778. He was last taxed in AN'ilton in 17!)5. Fie m. SaraFi . who d. Feb, 10. 177.'{. He m., 2d, Hann.ah Holt. See Holt gen. (54). Children: 2. Frichard, b. June 25. 1770. 3. Israel, b. July 4. 1771. 4. Timotliy Holt, b. Xov. 21. 1770. 5. KiK'iiezer, 1). July .*{, 1778. 6. .Vbraliam, It. Jan. 8, 1780. 7. Naac. b. .Fan. 21. 17S2. GENEALOGIES : WILSON. 523 S. .lai'ol), b. .1:111. 1."), 17S4; d. .Tiily !•. 17S.1 y. Haiiiiali. 1). Alio;. l.">, ITS."). 10. Sar.ih liuttorliohU 1). Xov. 1. 1787. 11. Solomon. 1». Au^. 2(i, 1700. 1. CYRrs (). WlU'lNKV \V!is 1)., Tl.irtfonl, Vt., Xov. 17, 1S:!7. Me ciilisroil ill tlio Sixth Kcjit.. Vt. V., :intl rooiilistcd as a votcraii. lit' was \voiiii(U'(l at lour tliilcroiit liiiios. IIo caiuo to Wilton to res. in ISOO, and now liv(>s on what is callod the old Watson i.lace. He in., Dec. 10, 180S. I.ydia Hannah, dau. of Saimiol •iiul l^ydia (i'litnain) (Joldsinith. See Coidsinith gen. (25). Clnldren : 2. Henry G.. h. April 20, 1S70. 3. James E.. b. Sept. 18, 1873. 4. Herbert S., b. Auji'. 28. 187ii. WILSON FAMILIES. 1. Abikl Wilson, b., Andover, .Mass., 1700; d. July 20, 1821. He served several years in the army of the Hevolution. Soon after the close of the war he settled in the south part of Eyiideborou(), ]x:r2. Uc livt-il ii low years oil tlio lioiiiestoail with his hrotlicr, .losej)!). aiul then bougJit the farm on wliieh Timothy Dale was the first oeenpant. lie lieUl oflioes in tl»e militia to the rank of oaittain. lie m.. June:). IS.'U. Tolly, dau. of Oliver and Tatty (Holt) Terhani, who is still liviiij>'. See IN'rham ijen. (5). 12. Tliilij), I*. Feb. S, 1S0!>: d. .Tan. .U. ISIO. 13. TlTNAM (.t), h. Oet. !), 17!H : .1. Maivh I.i. ISTd. At the soeoml I'iill for troops to defend Tortsnionth in the war of 1 SI -J, he volunteered and served seven weeks as ensio^n in (:ii)t. William (ireo:o:"s eo., Col. John Steele's regt. In 1817 he was promoted to eajitain, and resigned in 1S22. He carried on the mill near his father's for some years. lie heeame intemiH'rate, and in 1S20 sold his jjioperty in Wilton, .iiid removed to Newport , Me., where, mueh to his eredit, he heeame a temperate', resperted and useful eiti/.en. lie m., July 12, 1S12, Fanny, dau. of Samuel lluteh- inson, who d. Feb. 2!». 1S7I. ajred S:! yrs. See Ilutehiii^on sen. (22). (Children: 14. Abiel, b. Sept. 27, 1S12: he is a farmer. lie in., April 11. ISMS. .Sarah 1). Ward. They had one son and one dau. The son. a promising young man, was studying medieine, entered the army, and was appointed hospital sti<^ward in Washington, 1). ('.. and there deceased. 15. Harriet, 1). Dee. 7, 1S14; d. Dee., ISdl. She m. .laeob Main, a farmer, who d. Oel., 1S()1. Tli(>y removed to Chieago, and had three son«^ and t\\ I) dan. Tiic sons all cntriiHl ilie I'liion army, and one d. in the war. 1(>. Tnlnam. b., Oet. 20, ISlt;. lie is a farmer and res. in \i'wi)oit. -Me., on the farm whieh liis father bought and settled on in 1S2(!. ll<> ni. .Meribah .Main, and lias three sons and three daughters. 17. Thilip, b. Sept. 10, ISIS. •• Me favors the n>ligion taught by i'hrist. love and good will to all men." lie was for several years engaged in the lumbering business, and was employed one summer by the govern- ment in surveying the boundary line between the state of Elaine and Xew Mrnnswii'k under the eomiiiaiKl of Kobert K. Lt>e, afterwards the gem'r.il- in-ehief of the ConftHlerate forces, lie was apjtointed to various positions on the Tenoiiseot and Keiinebee Tailroad, as purehasing agent, sub-eon- traetor and linally as station agent at Fast Newport, in whieh capacity lie lias i)(>('ii eni[)loyed thirty-three years, with the exception of two years when he was senator to the State Legislature. He in.. Jan. 2, 1850, Julia A. IJowe of Newport, Me. 18. (Jeorge, b. Sept. 2(1, lS2tl. He is a hardware dealer and has res. in Brighton, Mass., over twenty years. He m. Ann 1,. White of Newport. .Me. . Tln'y liave one dau. 1!>. I.ydia, b. Aug. S, 1S2:{; d., Newport, Me.. IS 11. 20. K.inny, b. Jan. .{, 1S2(!; m. Flbridge Terkiiis, who lived in New- port. .Me., and d. alxnil lifteen years .after they were iii:irried. 21. Joseph, it.. Newport. Me.. lS2!t; d. ISJl. 22. Charles, b.. New|)(ut. IS.'U: iiiini. ; an engineer, and res, in l>angor. GENEALOUlEh ; WILSON. 525 23. llollis, b., Nc\v]»url, IS.'J.}; lie is .1 r.iniicr .uul ics. in NCwimhI. He in. Ennna Flaf^jij; Lhcy hiivv. :i son and a ilaujjjlilcr. 24. JOSKI'II (10), b. .luni- ;{, ISOI; d. l.S.S.j. He res. on the lionicstcad nntil Feb., 185."), wliou he icniovcd to IJnindt, Erie Co., X. V. While ho lived in Wilton he was .several times moderator of the town nieelin;;s, served three years as seieetman, and was also a justice of tlie peace. He m. Maria Abbot. Children, all born in Wilton : 25. Maria, b. May 24, is;{8. 2(). Joseph Henry, b. June 3, l.S.'il); deceased. 27. Abie! Atij^usLus, I). Feb. 21, 1H41. 28. All)crL Bradley, b. March 21, 1S42. 2!). ( harles ( 'arroll, b. July 4, 1.S43. 30. John Addison, b. Mareli 2.'), lS4r). 31. >rarion. 1. Daviu Wil.son, b. Feb. 0, 177'J; d. Oct. IG, 1875, aged l)(i yrs., S nio.s. and 10 days. He was one of eleven sons of Joshua Wilson of Andover, Mass. When youn<^ lie came to Lyndeborouj^h to live with bis uncle, Abiel Wilson (1), of preceding family, and remained with hini until he eame of age. He then went to Salem, Mass., and whiUi there held the ollice of ca[»tain of militia. In 1813 he returned to Wilton and bought the place now owned by his son, John D. Wilson, where he res. the remainder of his life. He was town treasurer consecutively for t(!n years after the olKce was lirst established. He was a good farmer and an expert horseman. He was much accustomed to " breaking colts," and the last one lie broke was in the winter when lie was eighty-live years of age. When remonstrated with for attempting it, and wariKid that if the colt should be ugly he could not be spry enough to managt; him, his rei)ly was : " 'i'he e()lt will not be ugly." He was the Wilton Jtarey. He m., Salem, Mass., July 2, 180!», Elizabeth Barker, who d. June 4, 18.")!. aged (i7 yrs. Children : 2. David, b. April 23, 1810; d. Nov. 30, 1830. In 1830 he went to work in a brick yard at Castleton, N. Y., and d. there. He was a y(ning man of much promise. 3. Austice, b. Feb. 3, 1812; m., May 12, 1834, Amos Abbot, and went as a missionary to India. Se(! sketch of Amos Abbot, page 2(55; also Abbot gen. (363). 4. Elizabeth, b. Nov. (I, 1813; m., Sei)t. I, 1831. Theron nussell. S(!e Itussell gen. (41). 5. Mary, b. Nov. 27, I8l,j ; d. July 13, 1811. She ni.. April 7, Is.jc. Kzra IJuss. See IJuss gen. (40). 6. John Derby, Ij. Jan. 23, I8l8. He res. on the homestead, and is a farmer and mason. He served two years as selectman, and for many years was leader of the choir in the rnitarian Church at Wilton Centre. He m.. Jan. I. I8i;(, Susan M. Taylor. They have an adopted daughter. 52fi HISTORY OF WILTON. 7. Kiuily. 1). Feb. 27, 1820: d. July i:), 1887; in., April 2. 18-1,5, William Lane. See Lane «;cn. (1). 8. rer.sis?, h. Sept. .'{, 1822; d. .luiie 10, 1817; unni. 0. Ezra, b. Feb. 17, 182G; he in., June 28, 1840. Clara Grant, ami some year.s after his marriage left for pa its unknown. WOODMAN FAMILY. 1. Ei.UKiDOE G. Woodman, b., Lacouia, May 12. 1814. He came to Wilton in 1844. Soon after the factory of the Wilton Manufacturing (Jo. was put in operation, he was appointed superintendent, in which ollice lie continued until the factory was Ijurned in 1872. He has been one of the trustees of the AV'ilton Savings Bank, and a prominent citizen of the place. In 1874 he built the house in which he has since resided. He m., Sept. 3, 1S;^9, Mary A., dau. of I^uther and Mary (Kinson) Blanchard. b. June 15, 1817. See Simon Blanchard gen. (G). ABBOT FAMILY. 1. Geouok AimoT emigrated, tradition says, from 'i'orkshire, Eng- land, about 1G40. lie was among the first settlers of Audover, Mass., in 1013-4, liis name being the li)tli in a list of 23 '' names of all the house- holders in order as they came to town." He was a proprietor, and his house a garrison, so used long after his decease. His farm has descended in the line of his posterity to tlie eighth generation. His marriage to Mary, or Hannah, Chandler, a daughter of Win. and Annis Cliandler (see "page 340), on Dec. 12, 1040, is recorded in Itoxbury Church Itecords in tlie liandwriting of John Eliot, the Indian apostle. He died Dec. 24, 1081. agedOOyrs. His widow m., 2d, Itev. Francis L)aiie of Andovcr, survived him 14 yrs. and died June 11, 1711, aged 82 yrs. George and his wife had thirteen children, but we shall name only those of their children and of their descendants of the third and fourth generations who had posterity resident in Wilton. 2. John ((»), eldest sun, b. March 13, 1048. 3. Beniamin (oo4), eighth child, b. Dec. 20, 1661. 4. Timothy (5J)3), ninth child, b. Nov. -17, 1663. 5. Nathaniel (<>01). twelfth child, b. July 15, 1071. 6. John (2), b. March 13, 1648; d. March lit, 1721. He lived with his father in the garrison house; was employed in town business: often a selectman; a deputy to the General Court ; chosen deacon of the South Parish Church at its organization in 1711. He m., Nov. 17, 1673, Sarah Barker, b. 1047; d. Feb. 8, 172'J. Of their nine children one died young; the average age of the rest was 80 yrs., 3 mos. 7. John (10), eldest son, b. Nov. 2, 1674. - H. Josepli (63S), second child, b. Dec. 29, 1676. 9. Stephen ((>4t)), third child, b. March 16, 1678. 10. John (7), b. Nov. 2, 1074: d. .Ian. 1. 17.">4. H(! settled wilh his father cm the homestead; was selectman; deacon 34 vrs. He m.. .Ian. 6, GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 527 170;^, Elizabeth Ilanidin of IJeadiiig, now Wiliiiiiigtoii. who d. Aug. 9. 175(!. Of (» ohihheu tlio two following have descendants in Wilton : 11. John (13), .second son, b. Aug. 3, 1704. 12. Barachias ((>G0), third son, b. May 14. 1707. 13. John- (11), b. Aug. 3, 1704; d. Xov. 10, 17!);J. He lived with his fatlicr on the homestead; cai)t., 17."')4, in French and Indian war; select- n)an. He ni., Sept. 28. 1732, Phebe Fiske of Boxford, b. Aug. 4, 1712; d. Dec, 1802. Of seven children three emigrated to Wilton, and became heads of families. John, the eldest son, inherited the ancestral farm and had 3 distinguislied sons: John, Harv. Coll., 1784, Prof, in Bowdoin Coll. : Benjamin, Harv. Coll., 1788, .50 yrs. principal of Phillips Exeter Academy; and Abiel, Harv. Coll., 17!)2, I). I)., minister at Haverhill and Beverly. U. Abiel (17), third son, b. April 11), 1741. 15. Jeremiah (2S{)), fourth son, b. May 2."), 1743. 16. William (-lo?), fifth son, b. Jan. 14, 1748. 17. Abiel (14), son of John (13), b. April 19, 1741; d. Aug. 19, 1809. He was 5 yrs. a cooper in Audover. In 1764 he settled in Wilton on lot 1, range 3; on an acre previously cleared he in that year built a two-story house and a barn. He married in Andover, Nov. 20, and moved into the new liouse before its doors were Imng. lie was town treasurer in 17G5 ; town clerk, 11 yrs.; selectman, 11 yrs.; representative; on the Committee of Safety and numerous other connnittees; employed in town business every j'ear more or less for 40 yrs.: capt., 17G9; 2d major, 177G; 1st major, 1781; assistant assessor, 1798; a justice of the peace, 15 years; a deacon of the church, 10 yrs. : a guardian of orphans and helpful to the poor and needy. On the advance of Gen. Burgoyne in 1777, among thousands of volunteers for the defence of Ticonderoga, "two companies, under the command of Maj. Abiel Abbot of Wilton, marched June 30 for the threatened fortress." See Hist, of Amlierst, X. H., iiage 38,j. He m., Audover, Mass., Xov. 20, 1704, Dorcas, dau. of Benj. and Elizabeth (Abbot) Al)bot. She wash. Aug. 1, 1744; d. Feb. 23, 1829. Children: ' 18. Abiel (30), b. Dec. 14, 170.-). 19. Jacob (41), b. Jan. 7, 1708. 20. Benjamin (150), b. March 17, 1770. 21. Ezra (215), b. Feb. 8, 1772. 22. Dorcas, b. Jan. 30, 1774; d. July 16, 1847; m. Eliphalct Putnam. See Putnam gen. (127). 23. A son. b. and d. April 20, 1776. 24. Samuel, b. June 11, 1777; d. Jan. 10, 1782. 25. Abigail, b. July 13, 1779; d. June .">, 1812; m. Jonathan Livermorc. See Livermorc gen. (10). 26. Persis, b. Dec. 25, 1781 ; d. Nov. 13, 1859; m. Henry Lovejoy. See Lovejoy geu. (37). 21. llhoda, b. March 17,1784; d. March 19, 1853; m. Ephraim Pea- body. Sec Peabody geu. (15). 528 HISTOUY OF WILTON. 2H. Saimu-l, b. Miirch .'id, ITSd; d. Jan. 2, IS.J'.i. Ilarv. Coll.. 180S. For Ht-e-ount of hU life sec paj^e 2(il, and for his comicctioii with the niaim- fac'ture of .starch see i>a, 17!I0, Flizal)eth Abbot of Andover, dau. of his uncle, (apt. John, and Abi«?ail (Abbot) Abbot. She was b. An*?. 2. 17<;r>; d. April (i, 18.">3. Cliildren : 31. Elizabeth, b. May 22, 17!)8; d. Oct. 12, 1823; m., Oct., 1S22, Kev. John Abbot Douglass of Waterford, Me. ; n. ch. 32. Abigail, b. Oct. 17, 17!)!>; d., Arlington, Mass., .March 30, 1881. 33. Sarah Dorcas (34), b. June 22, 1801. 34. Sahaii Dokcas (33), b. June 22, 1801 ; d. June 11, 1831 ; ni., 1828, Samuel CJ. Smitli. a cotton manufacturer of Peterborough, Warren. Md., and So. IJerwick. Me., who d. Sept. It, 1812, aged 43 yrs. Child: 35. Samuel Abbot (Smith) (30), b. April 18, 1821). 3G. Samuki. Ahuot (Smith) (35), b. Ai)ril 18, 182!) ; d. May 20, 1805. Ilarv. Coll., 1841); ordained, June 27, 18.54, minister at Arlington, Mass.; died at Arlington of a malarious fever contracted at Norfolk, Va., in mis- sionary service to the army. He m., June 27, 1854, Maria Edes of Peter- borough. Children : 37. Abbot Edes (Smith), b. Sept. 20, 1855; Harv. Coll., 1877. 38. Maria Ellen (Smith), b. Feb. 13, 1857. 30. George A. (Smith), b. Oct. 15, 18t!l ; a chemist. 40. .Samuel II. (Smith), b. April 5, 1804; at the West. 41. Jacoi? AunuT (1{)), b. Jan. 7, 17tj8; d. Nov. 2, 1831. For account of liis life see page 270. After his resignation at Hampton Falls in 182G lie l)ought a farm in Windham, where he spent the rest of his life. He m., Feb. 11, 1802, Catharine, dau. of IJev. Ebenezer Tliayer of Hampton. She d. Jan. 27, 184^^, aged t53 yrs. Children : 42. Sarah White (63), b. Nov. 11, 1802. 43. Ebenezer T. (5J)), b. May 27, 1804. • 44. Martha Thayer ((J7), I). March 2tt, 1800. 45. Catharine (8«), b. March 18, 1808. 40. EUzabeth Dorcas, b. March 24, 1810; d. .Sept. i;{, IS70; m. Kev. A. A. Livennore. See Livermore gen. (18). 47. (ieorge Jacol) (108), b. July 14, 1812. 48. Abigail (123), b. Sept. 2!». 18U. 41>. Phebe, b. and d. 181t). 50. Mary Ann TopiJan (12«), 1). Dec 2, 1817. 51. Lucy Eli(.t (132), I). May 22, 1820. 52. Charles Kliot (145), 1>. Nov. 5, 1822. 53. Sakaii Wiirnc (42), b. Nov. 11, 1802; d., Wasbinglon. I). C, July 18, 1870. She m., Oct. 25, 1830, IJobert Moore ot Nasliu;i. who was c^f^^^l^cM^^ MeLlorvCE PdlNTINO CO. BOSTON. GENEALOGIK.S : AlilJOT. 529 b.. Ainlicist, X..V. 1(1. 17iis. ami (I.. Nashua. Feb. s, lS7:i. (liiUlreii. all born ill Xasbua : 54. CatliaiiiK' Kiiut (Muoic). Ii. Oct. 1. ISiH ; d.. reterboiuuj^h, .luiio 0, 1S4S. 55. Sarah Helen (Moore), b. Jan. ;K», 1831; in., Aiuil 23, 1855, Joseph Wall, who was b., London, En<^., Nov., 1815, and d. Sei)t. 4, 1870. She res. in IJostoii, Mass. ; has had four children : Alba Elizabeth, who was b. April 7, 1857, and in.. Dee. 11, 1882, John C. Welwood, assistant iniiiister of Chiist ("h., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Anna Theodora, b., July 19, 18(;0; Ainory Abliot, b. Feb. 5, 18(i2, and d. Au-j. 11, 1877; William Eiver- iiiore, b. July 17, 18(;(;. 50. Lucy Ella (Moore), b. 3larch 1, 18;j(i; in., April 18, 1883, Martin Van IJuren Wisker, who was b.. New York City. Dee. 27, 183(); res., Osceola, St. Clair Co., Mo. 57. Ceori^e Henry (Moore), b. Fob. 18, 183'J; in., May, 18(57, Elizabeth lleydon, wlio was b. 1843, and d. July, 1874. Res. New York City. 58. Jacob Abbot (Moore), 'j- April 18. 1845; d.. Washiii-,4on, D. C, Oct. 15, lS(i8. 59. Ehknkzki; T. (13), h. May 27, 18U4; d. March 2, 18.53. IJes. on the home farm in Windham; energetic business man, successful farmer and good citizen. Jle m., Feb. 1, 1838, Elizabeth Nesmith, who d. Dec. 1841) ; in., 2d, Aug. 2'J, 184!), Betsey Dow, who d. Dec. 27, 18.54. Children, two by first wife, one by second wife : (>0. Margaret Elizabeth (G3), b. Sept. !J, 1840. (»1. Katharine Thayer, b., Windham, Dee. 17, 1S4(!; m , Nov. 13, 18H7, IJev. Edward W. Hathaway of rrincetoii, HI., who d. May'.), I8{;i). .She ill., 2d, Dec. 22, 1880, llev. George A. Tliayer of South Boston. .Mass., now pastor of the I'liitaiian Society in Cincinnati. Ohicj. Two children: Abbot Augustine (Thayer), b. July 8, 1882, and Gordon Woods (Thayer), b. April 5, 1887. (J2. Jacob, b. June 17, 1850; d. Sept. 20, 1857. 03. Makcaukt Ei.iZAiJKTH (00), b. Sept. 0, 1840; m., Dec. 13, 1800, C harles Putnam, sou of Kev. Dr. I'ntnam of Koxbury, Mass. Kcs. Lex- ington, Mass. Children: 0-t. Lucy Abbot (I'utnani), b. Sept. 30, 18(10. 05. George (Futnain), b. April 18, 18(11). 00. Anna (Putnam), b. July 30, 1872. 07. ^lAUTHA TiiAYKU (44), b. March 20. 180(]: m., June 2, 1S27, Nehemiah Porter Cram of Monmouth, Me., and Hampton Falls, N. II., who was b. Aug. 3, 1700, and d. Nov. 11, 187!). Children : OS. Catharine Abbot (Cram) (73), b., :Monniouth, June 25, 1828. 09. Sarah Thayer (Cram), b.. Monmouth. Jan. 3. 18;{3; d., Haini)ton Falls, July 2(i, 18,5(1. 70. Jacob Alibot (Cram), b., Hampton Falls, April, I83(i; Harv. Coll., 18.50; d., Chicago, 111., April (!, 1872. 71. Frank Porter (Cram) (79). b., Hampton Falls, June 5. 1843. 72. Elizab<'Mi Abbol I.ivermoie (Cram), b. Jan. 21. 1847; d. Feb. 17, 1870. 530 IlISTOr.Y OF WILTON. 73. C'ATIIAHINE Abhot (C'ham) (G8). b. Juiif -i.'). 182S; m.. Oct. 14, 18.57. Saimiel H. Folsoiu, wlio gnid. Dart. Coll.. 18.51; a lawyer: assist, register of probate. Res. Winchester. Mass. Cliililreii : 74. Anna Abbot (Folsom). b. Oct. 29, 18(11. 75. Sarali Thayer (Folsom). b. Nov. 9. 18(54 : d. Fcl). ;{. 1869. 76. Fritz I'orter (P^olsoin), b. June 29, 18(;(): il. Aug. 11, 1807. 77. Martha Thayer (Folsom), h. Marcli 31, 1870. 78. Catharine Elizabeth (Folsom), b. Nov. 11. 1871. 79. Frank Portkk (Cham) (71). b. June .5, 18i;{: \u., Jan. 1.5, 1871. Helen B. Tilton. Children : 80. Edward Tilton (Cram), b. Nov. 8. 1871. 81. George Porter (Cram), b. Oct. 17, 1874; d. Dec. 25, 1874. 82. Henry Porter (Cram), b. Nov. 11, 1875; d. Feb. 20, 1878. 83. Charles Abbot (Cram), b. April 18, 1879. 84. Robert Livermore (Cram), b. Feb. 17, 1881. 85. Florence Belknap (Cram), b. June 22, 1883. 86. Cathakixe (45), b. March 18, 1808; m., July 18. 1833, lion. John Wm. Pitt Abbot of Westford. Mass.; llarv. Coll., 1827; Pres. of Stony Brook R. R.; state senator. 18(;(). He d. Aug. 16, 1872. Children : 87. John William (94). b. April 14. 1834. 88. Julian Thayer, b. Jan. 20, lvS3G; d. March 10, 1836. 89. Julian, b. May 25. 1837: killed by accident on Boston & Lowell R. R., Dec. 30, 1857. 90. Sophia Elizabeth, b. Dec. 6, 1841 : d. Aug. 15. 1843. 91. Son, b. and d. Jan. 2, 1844. 92. George (101), b. Feb. 17, 1845. 93. Abiel Jacob (104), b. Jan. 8, 1850. 94. John William (87). b. April 14, 1834; manufacturer in West- ford; m., Oct. 21, 1857, Elizabeth R. Southwick of Boston. Children : 95. Catharine (99), b. March 28. 1861. 96. Emma S., b. July 17, 1863; m., June 5, 1888, Julian A. Kcbler. 97. Lucy K., b. March 26, 1870. 98. John C, b. Feb. 25, 1872. 99. Catharine (95), b. March 28, 1861 ; m., Sept. 15, 1881. Abbot L. Kcbler of Cincinnati, who d. Feb. 15, 1888. Child : 100. Catharine (Kebler), b., Cincinnati, June 22, 1885. 101. George (92). b. Feb. 17, 1845: Harv. Coll., 1864; res. in San Francisco, Cal., and Caml)ridge, Mass.; ni., Feb. 23, 1875. Elizabeth T. Daveis of Portland, Me. Children, b. in San Francisco: 102. Ethel Daveis, b. Oct. 18, 1876. 103. Gertrude Elizabeth, b. Aug. 9, 1881. 104. Abiel Jacob (93), b. Jan. 8, 1850: manufacturer at Westford, Mass. : ni., April 22, 1880, Mary Alice Mosely of N'ewburyport. Children : 105. Edward Mosely, b. Jan. 31, 1882. 106. John Mosely, b. April 27, 1884. 107. Alice Caruzu, b. April 4, 1886. 108. Georoe Jacob (47), b. July 14, 1812: d. Jan. 21, 1879. Harv. GENEALOGIES : AUHOT, 531 Coll., 1835. Opened and taught scvenil years a seliool for boys in Wash- ington, 1). ('.; private seeretary of Daniel VV'ebster when he was see'y of state; conneeted with consuhir bureau at Washington; six years T. S. Consul at .Sheftield, Eng. ; a i)rofessoi- several years in the Theologieal School at Meadville, Penn. ; U. S. Consul at Goderieh, Canada, where he died. He m., Aug. 30, 1S41, Anna T. G. Emery of Tortland. Me., who was b. May 15, IS15, and d. Jan. 31, 1861. Children : 109. Mary J. C. (114), b., Washington, Dec. 30, 1842. 110. Anne Theresa (120), b., Washington, Aug. 15, 184(i. 111. Julia Webster, b., Washington, July 1,1848; m., Tortland, Me., June 23, 1884, Edgar H. Nichols of Saco. Me. Reside in Cambridge, Mass. 112. Eli/.al)eth Gilman, b. Feb. 7, 1852; d. Nov., 1852. 113. Charlotte Emery, b. Oct. 20, 1853; d. Oct. 20, 1883. 114. Mary J. C. (109), b. Dec. 30, 1842; m., April 8, 18(58, Everett S. Throop ; hrevet major. Sixth IJegt., Ohio V. ; lawyer in (Jincinnati ; he d. Oct. 30, 1881. She has a school for young ladies at Worcester, Mass. Children : 115. Anne Abbot (Throop), b. Oct. 17, 1869. 116. Lucy Abbot (Throop), b. June 10, 1871. 117. Mary Susan Everett (Throop), b. Dec. 12, 1872. 118. George AVilliam (Throop), b. Nov. 9, 1875. 119. Everett Abbot (Throop), b. Aug. 23, 1878. 120. Anxe Thkkksa (110), b. Aug. 15, 1846; m., Portland, Me.. Feb. 21, 1877, Robert Swain Morison, who grad., Harv. Coll., 1869; Divinity School, 1872; at one time pastor of the Unitarian Ch. in ^leadville, Penn. Children : 121. Ruth (Morisou), b., Meadville, Pa., Nov. 24, 1877. 122. George Abbot (Morison), b., Peterborough, N. II., Aug. 5, 1879. 123. Abigail (48), b. Sept. 29, 1814 ; m., March 11, 1835, Rev. Horatio Wood, who grad., Harv. Coll., 1827; was minister at Walpole, N. H., Tyngsborough, Mass., and, from 1844 to 1869, minister at large in Lowell, Mass., where they now reside. Children : 124. Horatio (Wood), b., Walpole, Oct. 23,1835; Harv. Coll., 1857; carried on a private school for girls in Cincinnati, O., for some years: now lives in Lowell. 125. Son. b., Walpole, May 12, 1837; d. in infancy. 126. Abby Elizabeth (Wood), b., Tyngsborough, April 8, 1840; d. May 14, 1840. 127. Ella (Wood), b., Lowell, Sept. 3, 1848: m., Aug. 31, 1871, N. W. Appletou of Lowell; d. Oct. 21, 1875. 128. Grace Abbot (Wood), b. Oct. 6, 1852; teacher of music, Lowell. 129. Mary Ann Toim'an (50), b. Dec. 2, 1817; d. Aug. 9, 1856. Slie ni., as 2d wife, Feb. 22, 1844, James Walker, an eminent lawyei- of Peter- borough, who was b. March 10, 1781, and d. Dec. 31, 1854. Children : 130. Edith Al)lioL (Walker), b. Dec. 31, 1846; d. Sept. 2, 1848. 131. Martha Cotton (Walker), b. May 8, 1849; res. Lowell, Mass. 132. Lucy Emot (51), b. May 22, 1820; m., Lowell, Aug. 19, 1846, 532 HISTORY OF WILTON. John Kcbler. wln) \v:i.- l)i)iii ;it Sul/.-ou-tliL'-Ni'ikur. Gt'riiiany. Feb. 1. 1810; Ilarv. Coll , is;jt): itromiiieiit lawyt-r in ( iiK-imiati. (). ; d. April 4, 1885. Childri'ii: 133. Georj^e Putnam (Kcbltir), b. Feb. 4, 1848. 134. John Eliot (Kebk'r), b. Dw. 15, 184'J; d. May V.i, ISol. 135. Frederic (Kebier). li. Mareli -J.}. 18.V2; llarv. Coll.. 1S7.S: physi- cian in Cincinnati. < ). 13(>. Charles Abbot (Ivebler) (142). b. July 7, 1854. 137. Abbot Livennore (Kebier), b. Oct. VI, 185G; d. Feb. 15, 1888. A uianulaclurer. For niarriaj^e, see Catharine (DJ)). 138. Julian Abbot (Kebier), b. Nov. 4. 1858; civil enj^ineer; ni.. June 5, 1888, Ennna 8. Abbot (96). 130. Eliot Abbot (Kebier), b. May ;}], 18G1. 140. Lucius (Kebier), b. and d. June 23, 1803. 141. John Thayer (Kebier), b. Aug. li), I8(i5. 142. CiiAKi.Ks Ahuot (Kkhkei!) (130), b. July 7, 1854; d. Nov. 23, 1887. A lawyer in Cincinnati. He ni.. Nov. 1. 1877. Florence K. Leohard. wlio d. March 24, 1887. Children : 143. John Leonard (Kebier), b. Sept. 2!i, 187!!. 144. Leonard (Kebier), b. Sept. 20, 1883. 145. CllAUMOs Eliot (52), b. Nov. 5, 1822. He received an academic education; was employed, 1845-0, on the N. E. Boundarj' Survey; owned a store in Tynj^sborough, ^lass. ; sold out in 1848, and in June, 1840, arrived in San Francisco. In ditterent ])ursuits he accjuired some wealth, wliich tire and flood swept away in 1853. lie renioveil to Eldorado Co.; studied law; was admitted to tlie bar in 1857 and practised. In 1800 lie removed to Nevada ; was judije of a local court, 1870-0; has since prac- tised law and operated mines. He m., May 15, 18(i7, Susan F. Osborn of San Francisco, who was b. Sei)t. I. 1S30. and d. at San Francisco in 1877. Children : 146. Charles Eliot. I).. San Francisco. Feb. 7. 1808; drowned wliile bathing, July 11, 1880. 147. Homer Osborn. b., Elko Co., Nevada, July 2, 1871". 148. Lucy Catharine, b., Elko Co.. Nevada, Aug. 0, 1873. 149. Son, b. and d. Oct. 5, 1875. 150. Bkn.iamin (20), b. March 17, 1770; d. Sept. 10, 1823. A farmer. Settled, 1702, in Greenfield, N. H. ; removed, 1708, to Wilton, and in Feb.. 1803, to Temple, Me. He was an early settler there, only one framed house being then in the town. He cleared and niade a good farm from tlie forest; was prosperous; reared and educated well a large fannly; was a Justice of the peace; a well-informed man. noted for love of truth and justice, ui)rightness in his dealings, skill and sound judgment in man- aging private and public all'airs, and a benevolent regard lor the welfare of all around him ; not ambitious for ollice or distinction, yet ellicient in promoting the good order and prosi)erity of tho town. He was greatly respected, and in deference to his character was often and worthily called the patriarch. He m., Jan. 17, 1703, IMiebe Abbot (622), dan. of Hon. Jacob Abbot of Wilton, N. H. She was b. June 25, 1774, and d. 1857. GENEALOGIES : AHHOT. 5'6'6 Three of his children were born in Uroentioid. .'! in Wilton and s in Tem- ple. Children; 151. Phebe (165), b. March 2;"), 1701. 152. Hannah (170). b. Jnly 0. ITOf). 153. Dorcas (17S), b. Feb. 2.'), 1707. 154. Salva (196), b. Nov. 12, 1708. 155. IJenjamin (IDS), b. Aug. 10, 1S(I(I. 156. Lucy, 1). May 0, 1802; m., 2d wife, 1821, IJev. Jolin A. Douglass of Waterford, Me.; nine children, live not living; one is Dr. .F(»hu A. Douglass of Amesbury Mills, Mass.; a daughter is Harriet K. Douglass, preceptress several years of a Home School for (Jirls at Waterford. 157. Son, b. and d. April 10, 1801. 15.S. Lydia (205), I). Feb. 10, 180.'). 15J>. John S., b. Jan. 0, 1807. liowd. Coll., 1827; lawyer in Norridge- wock, ^le., Thomaston, ^fe.. and Boston. ^Mass.; m.. 18;{."i, Elizabeth Allen. IGO. Klioda, 1). Sept. 2(i, 180S; d. March 20, 1800. 161. Abiel, b. Dec. 28, 1800. After farming several years a long ill- ness impaired liis constitution, and he read law witli his Ijrother John at Thomaston : opened an oHice in Boston, where his brother, John, after- wards joined him; was an early treas. of the Xoithern Pacific II. II. Residence at Watertown. ^Fass.. when' he d. ^larch 21. 18S4. leaving a wife and children. 162. M. George, 1). Feb. 22, 181.5 ; lawyer at Thomaston. Me.; m.. 1837, Melina Alden ; d. Aug., 1850. 163. Abigail (210), b. June 30, 1815. 164. Ezra, 1). Se])t. 18. 1817; Bowd. Coll.: a lawyer. Richmond, Me. : died. 165. PiiKMi; (151), 1). March 25, 1704; d. March (I, 18-i;!; m.. 1813, John Barker, M. D.. of Wilton, :\re. Children : 166. John Abbot (Barker), b. Sept. 10, 1814; d. May 22, 1817. 167. lionjamin Fordyce (Barker), b. May 2, 1818; Bowd. Coll., 183C; M. D. ; settled in Xorwicli, Conn. ; moved to Xew York City; an emi- nent physician; m. Eljza Dwight. 168. Phebe Florella (Barker), b. :\Iarch 7.1820; m., in North Caro- lina, Chas. Clark. 169. Emily A. (Barker), b. May 10. 1824; m. A. Pobertson. M. D.. Manchester, N. H. 170. Hannah (152), 1). July (i. I705; m.. 1820. Pev. Enos Merrill of Freeport, Me. Children: 171. Benjamin H. (Merrill), b. July l(i, 1822. 172. Enos A. (Merrill), b. April 20, 1824; d. Feb., 1843. 173. Edward '!'. (Merrill), I). Jidy 15, 1820. 174. Hannah M. (Merrill), b. April 3, 1828. 175. Israel W. (Merrill), b. Dec. 10, 1830. 176. (ieorge D. (Merrill), b. Aug. 8, 1S53. 177. John S. (Merrill), b. .lunc 2!). 183G; d. Sept. 20. Is40. 534 HISTORY OF WILTON. 178. DOKCAS (153). b. Fel). 25, 1797; m.. Dec. MK 1817, LaFayette IVrkiiis. M. D.. who \va-< b. Marcli 20, 17SG, at Castle William (Fort iiule- peudence) iu Boston Harbor, and was son of tlie connuander, f'ol. AVni. rerkins; obtained his medical education at Harvard ^Nled. School and in Paris; settled, ISl"), at Weld, Me., removing, 183(i, to Farmington, Me., and d. May 9, 1874. Children : 179. Charles James (Perkins), b. Oct. 19, 1818; d. Feb. 12, 1SI:J. Bowd. Coll., 1839; attended medical lectures at Brunswick, Me., and at Philadelphia ; practised dentistry at Upperville, Va., and d. there. 186. John Warren (Perkins)" (185), b. March 17, 1820. 181. Emeline Weld (I'erkins), b. Feb. 24, 1822: d. Nov. 22, 18.-)8. A pupil of the Spingler Institute, X. Y. ; teacher at Farmington, Me. 182. Benjamin Abbot (Perkins) (189), 1). Oct. 20, 1823. 183. George Augustus (Perkins) (192), b. June 24, 1827. 184. Samuel Edward (Perkins), b. Nov. 7, 1830; druggist at Bangor, Me.; m., Nov. 22, 18.55, Alice T. Kendrick of that city; has res. for sev- eral years past at Farmington, Me. 185. JOHX Warkkx (Perkins) (180), b. March 17, 1820; druggist, Farmington, Me., and Portland, Me.; m., June 17, 1845, Margaret M. Hunter, who d. May 12, 18G0. Four ch. d. in infancy ; 1 son living. He ni., 2d, Oct. 29, 1801. Eliza Bellows. Children : 18G. Edward Warren (Perkins), b. Aug. 27, 1S50; has been in mining, mill and cattle business at the West. 187. Mary Bellows (I»erkins), b. May 14, 1803. 188. Maud Emeline (Perkins). 189. Bkn.iamin Abhot (Pkukins) (182), b. Oct. 20, 1823; druggist, Bangor, ^le., New York City, and at Portland, Me., with his brother, J. W. I'erkins; m., May 9, 1849, Augusta Bellows, who d. May 31. 18.50; m., 2d, Sept. 5, 1800, Sarah W. Beals of Portland. Children : 190. Charles .James (Perkins), b. April 1.1850; in a drug store in Chicago. 191. Willis Fayette (Perkins), b. Jan. 23, 1802. 192. GEOiiGK Aui-.LSTLS (PKHKiNs) (183), b. June 24, 1827. Bowd. Coll.. 1S49; Bangor Theol. Sem., 1853; ordained missionary of A. B. C. F. M., May 25, 1854; went to Turkey; returned. 1859; tanglit Hebrew one yr. at Bangor; studied at New Haven; Prof, of Nat. Sciences in Pobert College, Constantinople, 180.3-65; returned to America, owing to ill liealth ; for five yrs. principal of a Family School for Boys at Gorham, Me.; for 11 yrs. acting pastor of different churches. Since Jan. 1, 1884, settled at Harvard, Mass. He m.. July 17. 1854. Sarali K. Farrington. Children: 193. William Al)l)ott (Perkins), b. Nov. 20, 1801; Bowd. Coll.. 18S:{: teacher of matliematics in High School, Bath, Me. 194. Herbert Farrington (Perkins), b. Oct. IS, ISOI. Vale Coll. 195. Carroll Augustus, 1). Nov. 17, 1870. 19(>. Sai.va (154), 1). N»»v. 12, 1798: d. 1807: m.. 2d wife. 1827. Pev. Charles Freeman of I.imerick. Me., wlio d. Oct.. IS.5.3. Child: GENEALOGIES : AliliOT. 535 1{>7. Samuel (Kroeman). b. March 17, 18.S0: Howil. Coll., 18.")4: drug- gist, Chelsea, Mas?. 198. Bknjamin (155), b. Aug. 10, 1800; il. in 1801: a justice of the peace in Temple, Me. : moved to Farmington, and later to East Doug- lass, >[ass.. where he died. He m., 1S23, Mary C. Blanchard. Children : 1«{). Benjamin. 1). March 9, 182.1 ; d. Oct. 24, 182G. •200. Mary A., b. Aug. 11, 1827. 201. John, b. May 31, 1830. 202. AVilliam, b. Nov. 2ri, 1834. 203. George, b. July 24, 1837. 204. Phebe E., b. July 2, 1842. 205. LVDIA (15S), I).' Feb. 19. 1805; d. Dec. 20, 1883; in., 1828, John Titcomb, P^Si]., of Farmington, Me. Children : 20G. Elizabeth (Titcomb), b. Nov. 28, 1828. 207. Mary (Titcomb), b. Dee. 9, 1830. 208. John Abbot (Titcomb), b. Oct. 30, 1832. 209. Charles"(Titcomb), b. Oct. 22, 1835. 210. Abigail (163), b. June 30, 1815: m., 1835. Hannibal Hamlin of Union, Me., and Boston, Mass. Children : 211. Abby F. (Hamlin), b. Oct. 22, 1837 ; m. Rev. Lyman Abbott, D. D. 212. Ellen M. (Hamlin), b. April 20, 1839: d. March 12, 1844. 213. Hannibal (Hamlin), b. Sept. 20, 1841. 214. Cyrus (Hamlin), b. Dec. 24, 1843. 215. Ezra (21), b. Feb. 8, 1772; d. April 3, 1847. A farmer on the iiomestead. In the spring of 1812, as appears, he began the manufacture of potato starch in a small mill erected by him the fall before. See article on starch manufacture, page 1G3. He was a captain of the South co. of militia : a selectman ; employed in the settlement of estates, and as guardian of minors; a deacon of the church for twenty-tive years; pre- siding otticer at the centennial celebration in 1839; a man of strict integrity, respected for his love of justice, probity of character, benevo- lence, and liberality in support of schools, libraries, and other institu- tions, religious and beneficent. He m., Oct. 0, 1799, Rebekah Hale, b. Jan. 9, 1781, dau. of Lieut. Jos. Hale of Coventrj', Conn., and niece of Capt. Nathan Hale. She d. May 5, 1800. Children : 216. Rebecca (229), b. July 10, 1800. 217. Son, b. and d. Sept. 13, 1801. 218. Joseph Hale (232), b. Sept. 25, 1802. 219. Dorcas, b. Jan. 24, 1804; m., Sept. 21, 1825, Ebcnezer Bishop of Lisbon, Ct. A farmer, previously a teacher in Richmond, Va. He was b. in 1798, and d. Jan. 0, 1827. Mrs. Bishop returned to Wilton in May; taught school with much acceptance several seasons in District No. 5 in Wilton: also taught in Mason and Milford. In Nov., 1832, entered Miss Grant's school at Ii)s\vich, Mass.; returned to Wilton sick about Oct. 1, and d. Nov. 2, 1833. 220. Ezra (2G(J). b. Nov. 27, 1805. 221. Abicl. b. May 11, 1S08; -studied for college at Chelmsford and at Exeter: grad., Bowd. Coll.. 18:n : res. at Wilton. 1832; at Exeter and 530 IITSTOKY OF WILTON. « toachor at Kovorly, Mass., l!^:J:{-4; ls;M-7, at ( 'aiuhntlo:^; 18;{7-S, toaoher at Xortliborouo;h, Mass.; 18:^8-11. mostly at Wilton, variously employed; Jan., 1S42, to June, 1840, teacher in Virginia; 1840-52, stareli manu- faeturer, etc.. at Wilton; 18r)4-r), teacher at IJocky Hill, Conn.: lS.")(;-70, mostly at Wilton, in various pursuits; Dec, 1870. to June. 1882, in >rin- nesdta. mostly at Owatonna, variously employed: has since resided in AVilton; a Justice of the peace fifteen year^: representative to the T.ecjis- lature; employed as a surveyor of land, etc. -I'l'l. Emily, 1). .\ug. 10. 1810; attended school at Keene, Adams Feniale Academv at Derry. and at Ipswich, ISIass. : taught in .Alason. 18;i2. and in Beverlv, :Mass., 18:58; d. of consumption at Wilton, June 10. 18;r.. 223. Harris (27H), b. Sept. 19, 1812; d. March 20. 1884. 224. Harriet, It. June 1'.), 1814; d. July 10. 1880; educated at Wind- liam. and Adams Female Academy, Derry: m.. Jan. r,, 18,'J7, Hermon Al.l.ot (400). 22:». Nelson (2.S.S), h. Nov. 17, 1810. 226. Al)l)y Anne, b. Dec. i:^. 1818; attended N. Ipswich Academy: teacher in Wilton, Peterborough and Franklin, N. H.: m.. May 1. 184.J. ilev. I.ubim Burton Rockwood. See I^ockwood gen. (4o). 227. Sarah Jane, b. :N[ay 1."). 1821 ; attended academies at N. Ipswich, Leicester, Mass., and Abbot Female Academy at Andover. Mass.: resided much with friends at a distance: d. of c^ GENEALOGIES : ARHOT. 537 231. Kmily Miiria (^Knight), h. March :{. \S4:>: d. ( Ul . :.. Isci. 1':I2. .TosKi'ii Half. (21S), 1). Sept. 2.-), 1S02: d. April 7. Is7,!: I'.owd. loll., 1S22. SCO iKioo 20:! lor skotcii of his life, lie in.. May 1.!. IS.JO. Fanny Tiarconi of P.cvorly. ^la^*. She \va* I). Juno 14. 1807. and d. June 2G, 18S.'{. Childron: 233. ITonry Larconi (240;. h. .Vuj;. i;{. is:n. 234. Edwin Halo (24S). h, Jan. 2fi, is:^4. 235. F^anci^^ Ellino;w<)od (251). b. Nov. fi, ISi.'Ki. 23G. Emily Francos (25!>). h. April 1, IS^IU. 237. Edward Stanley, 1). Oct. 22, 1841 ; ontorod Ilarv. Coll.. ISOO: loft colloo^o Doc, ISCl ; enlisted, July, 1802, in 17th Ui'fut. of Infantry, r. S. A.: was at < 'hancellorsvill(> and at Gottyshurf!;. where ho was shot. July 2. on T.ittle J{()und To]). and d. July 8. ISd;]: first lieut. and brevet captain. 23S. Son, 1). Sept. :{ and d. Soi)t. 4. 1844. 23J>. William Fit/.halo (262). I». April 27. 18.-.:j. 2+. 18.'{2. and d. .March i;{, 1871. Children: 241. Frederic Vaughan (245), b. March 4. 185s. 242. Marion Stanley, b. Jan. ID, 1804. 243. Elinor Everett, b. Oct. 10. 1807. 244. Henry Ellingwood. b. Feb. 2:{. 1871: d. at Wilton. \. 11.. July 25,1881. 245. FuKDKKic V'AicaiAN (241). 1). March 4, 1858; grail., West Point, 187!); stationed at Willofs Point. N. Y. Harbor; at Charleston. S. C. ; IsL Lieut, of Engineers, P. S. A. He m.. Oct. 15. 18,s5. Sara Julie I )ehon of Charleston. S. C. Children : 24<>. Marion Poatrico. 1). Doc. 8, 188(;. 247. Elinor Pussell. b. Dec. 8, 1880. 24S. Ei»wiN Hai.k (234), b. Jan. 2(1, 18J4 ; Harv. Coll., 1855; teacher in a private school in P.oston, ls.5.5-57: tutor in Harv. Coll.. 1857-01: LP. P.. Harvard Law Sthool, 1801: i>ractised law in P.oston till 1875; !t: Meadville Theol. School, 1803: minister at Dover, X. H., 18<;4-07 : at Toledo. Ohio, lSGO-71 ; editor of The Index. 1870-80; teadier at Xew York City, 1880-81; since 1881 has had private pupils at Cambridge, Mass. ; has published valuable metaphysical articles in magazines, and, in 1885, " Scientific Theism."" Ph. D.. Harvard, 1881. He m., Aug. 3, 1859, Katharine Fearing T.oriug of Concord. Mass.. who was b. Oct. 18. 1839. Kes. in Cambridge. Children: 252. Ethel, b. May 14. ISOO: d. .Inly .{0, 18(i0. 253. Everett Vergnies. b. Feb. 3, 1862: llarv. Coll., 1S8G. 254. Edward Stanley, b. Dec. 13. 1803; Ilarv. Coll.. 1887. 255. Daughter, b. April 29 and d. April .30, 1800. 256. Gertrude, b. April 9, 1807; d. Aug. 13. 1807. 257. Fanny Larcom, b. .June 13, 1872. 258. Margaret, b. Aug. 12, 1874; d. Xov. 3. 1874. 259. Emily Fi{.a.\cks (230), b. Apinl 1, 1839; m.. Oct. 25, 1805, Abiel Abbot Vaughan, who was b. April 7. 1839. Ifesides in Cambridge, Mass. Children : 260. Ethel (Vaughan). 1). May 28, 1807. 261. Stanley (Vaughan), b. .luue 21, 1870; d. Aug. 3. 1872. 262. WiM.i.\M FiTZiiAi.K (239). b. April 27. lvS.53; Harv. Coll , 1874: teacher in Boston, 1874-70: in In(lianai)olis. Intl.. 1877-80; in Worcester, Mass., since 1880. He m., Dec. 28, 1882, Caroline Ward Sewall of Mil- waukee, AVis., who was b. X'ov. 28, 1800. Children : 263. Edmund Quincy, b. .Inly 20, 1884. 264. Hale Wellington, b. July 30, 1885. 265. Larcom, b. .July 30, 1885; d. Aug. 8. 18S5. 266. Ezra (220), h. Xov. 27, 1805; d. Aug. IG, 1870. A student at Phillips Exeter Academy, 1823-27; entered soph, at Bowd. Coll., ai)d grad. in 1830. Teacher one year at Augusta, Me.; resident graduate at Xew Haven till April, 1832; then went to Fauquier Co., Va., and taught at Morven a school for the grandchildren and other relatives of Chief Justice Marslia 11 for about thirteen years. He then bought a farm three miles distant in same county, and oi)ened a boardjntj school. He m., at Leeds, in same county, April 29, 1840, Sarah Hooker, who was b., Xew York City, Aug. 7, 1824. In 18.53, dosing the school and selling the farm, he removed his family in May to Xew England. In Oct.. 18.54, he removed to Batavia, III.,. and became a teacher in the Bat.ivia Institute. Finding the climate objectionable, he removed. Sej>t.. 1855. to St. Antliony, Minn., where his family resided, while he was (.ftcn at Owatonna in Slcele Co.. being interested as part owner in advancing the growth of the new town, now citv, to which, late in 1857. he removed his GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. o3ll family. He engaged in several enterprise.*,— a wati'r mill, a steam mill,— was a iHreotor of a railroad and several years its treasurer. On the death of his son-in-law, a Jeweller, he lionght the store in behalf of his own son, then learning the business. His widow resides with her daughter. Children : 2G7. Claudia Marshall (269), b. May IG, 1847. 2«S. Kdmund Hale (274), b. June IG, 1849. 2(>?). (LArniA Marshall (267), b. May IG, 1847; m., Feb. G, 18G0, FaIwIu B. McClure, who d. Oct. 12, 18GG;' m., 2d, Jan. 14, 1S74, Henry IJirkett, jeweller at Owatonna. who was b.. Ottawa, ("an.. July 4, 1S4S. Children : 270. Henry Ezra (Birkett), b. Jan. 11, 187."). 271. Ethef Sadie (Birkett), b. July 11, 1877. 272. Claudia Wren (Birkett), b. April 14, 1880: d. Jan. 4, 188:!. 273. Miles Wren (Birkett), b. July 28. 1885. 274. Edmund Halk (268), b. June IG, 1849; a jeweller at Owatonna : removed to Minneapolis, where he now is; m., Feb. 24. 1870. Janet Grace Goudie, who was b. April 7, 18,54. Children : 275. William Ezra, b. July 19, 1878. 276. Frank Edmund, b. Sept 28, 1880; d. Nov. 17, 1880, of diphtheria. 277. Bessie E., b. July 14, 1888; d. Dec. 10, 188G, of diphtheria. 278. Hakuls (223), b. Sept. 19, 1812; d. March 20. 1884. Academical education at Pinkerton Academy, Deny, 1 term ; at Phillips Exeter Acad, from Jan., 1830, to May, 1831 ; settled with his father on the home- stead; was a good farmer, a good man and citizen, liberal to schools, a selectman. He m., Xov. 20, 1860, Caroline Ann Greeley of Pelham. X. H., who was b. Oct. 20, 183G. Children : 279. Ella Caroline, b. April 22, 1802; grad. Cushing Acad.. Ashburn- ham, Mass., 1882; teacher at Pelham 4 terms, and at Pembroke Acad. 1 year; now at .Smith T'oUege. 280. Stanley Harris, 1). Oct. 20. 18G3; grad. Cushing Acad.. 1882; farmer on the homestead. 281. Florence Hale, b. Oct. 20, 1807; grad. Cushing Acad., 1887; now at Smith College. 282. Charles Greeley, b. May 31, 1872; grad. Wilton High School, 1888. 283. Xelson (225), b. Xov. 17, 181G; attended Xew Ipswich Acad.; settled as farmer on part of the homestead; m., Oct. 17, 1848, Hannah Holt Pevey of Greenfield, N. H., who was b. Oct. 31, 1821. Children : 284. Edward Xelson (287), b. Oct. 5. 1850. 285. Katharine Holt, b. April 7, 18.54; resided about 5 yrs. with friends at Willefs Point, X. Y. Harbor; now resides in Wilton. 286. Walter Harris, b. June 30, 1855. 287. Edward Xklsox (284), b. Oct. 5. 1850. Attended Xew Ipswicli Academj' ; from Xov., 1872, was a messenger of the Canadian Express Co. from Montreal westerly, and later from Montreal to Portland, Me., till 1887; since then has been agent of the Dominion Express Co. at Montreal. 540 HISTORY OF WILTOK. lie in., Island Pond, Vt.. June 21. 1SS2. Sarah Ann N(\vo*. who was b. March 7, lS5:i. Child: 288. Tharlp? Novo?, h. An";. ;^. lS8fi. •289. .IKKKMIAII (15). son of John (13). I.. May 2:>. 174;{; d. Nov. 2. 1S25. Settled in Wilton 170;") or 0; cleared a good farm from the forest, and by steady industry kept it in good condition ; nuicli inclined to liome: faithful in his duty as an honest. Christian man. He m., Sept. 10. 1700. Chloe, dan. of Zebadiah Abbot of Andover, Mass. She was li. Nov. 10. 1737, and d. Aug. 21, 1800. ( hildren : 2»0. Chloe. b. June 4. 1707; d. July 11). ISIH: m.. Aj.ril 11. 1780. Joseph Gray. See Gray gen. (25). 291. T.ydia (299), b. Oct. 22, 1708. 292. Anna (309), b. July 15, 1770. 293. I'hebe (317), b. Aug. 24. 1772. 294. Dorcas, b. Aug. 24, 1772: d. July. 1847: m. Daniel IbdI. Wilton. See Nicholas Holt gen. (188). 295. Jeremiah (329j, b. Aug. 2s. 1774. 29G. Zebadiah (41«), b. Sept. 20, 177(;. 297. Betsy (451), b. Aug. 21. 1778. 298. Saraii. 1». Dec. 8. 1781 ; d. Oct. 20. 18.-.1 : m. Stephen Buss. See Stephen Buss gen. (17). 299. T.VDIA (291), b. Oct. 22. 170s: d. Sept. 1, ls;!2: m. (apt. Thomas Pevey of (Jreenfield. Children : 300. Thomas (I'evey), b, Oct. .{1. 17til ; d. Nov. 20, 1814. 301. Jeremiah (Pevey), b. Nov. 4, ]70;j; ni. T.ouisa Fitch. 302. Zebadiah (Pevey), b. Aug. 2."), 179."); m., 2d. Mary Patterson. 303. Ezra (i'evey), b. Nov. 0, 1707; d. Nov. :5, ISdO. 304. Peter J. (Pevey), b. March 4, 1800; d. June 1, 1837. 305. George S. (Pevey), b. March 4, 1800: d. Nov. 3, 1800. 300. T.ydia (Pevey), b. Nov. 12. 18();{: m. .loshua Steven* of Peter- borough. 307. Chloe A. (Pevey), b. Oct. 0, 1800; d. 308. K/ra (Pevey), b. Aug. 14, 1809; IVterlxtrougb : capt. of militia: m. Lucinda Little. - > 309. Anna (292), b. July l.'). 1770: d. March, is 14 : m.. Ai)ril 13. 1700. David Wood of 1 lancock. ( hildren : 310. Anna (Wood), b. May 24, 170.-): d. Jan.. 1S20: m. Daniel Wood. 311. Sally (Wood), b. Aug. LI. 1707. 312. Achsah (Wood), b. Jan. .5, 1801 ; m. David Hills. 313. David (Wood), b. Feb. 8, 1804 ; m. 314. :Moses (Wood), b. April 20, 1800; m. 315. Jacob Abbot (Wood), b. May 14. 1810: M. D. : ni. 310. Betsy E. (Wood), b. March 8. 1812; d. Aug. 13. 18:{2.- 317. PiiF.HK (293), b. Aug. 21. 1772; d. Dec. 18.j(); m.. Sept. 1. 170.i. Walter Fiske of Wilton ; m.. 2d. 1810. Caleb Holt of Weld, Me. See Holt gen. (114). Cbiidren: GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 541 318. WalttT (Fisk.-), 1). May 2(i, 17"J0. 31!). IJfiijaiiiin X. (Fi:>ke), b. Jan. 22, 1798. 320. .Jfiemiali (Fiske) (323), b. Jan. ;^. 180(1. 321. Abii'l (Holt), b. Aiiril 13, 1815. 322. Hiram (Holt), b. Sept. 28, 181G. 323. .Jkkkmiah (Fi.>;est, (Jeo. Henry. 325. Phebe Abbot (Fiske). b. Uet. 2. 182() ; ni. James E. Handin of Au-^iista, Me. Two ehildren : Harriet, who m. Wni. Hartwell of Bath, and riiny. 32({. Emma Maria (Fiske). b. Auj?. 21, 1828; m. Henry A. Blake of Auf^usta, Me. Three ehildren : Henry L., Maria Seottie, and Ada. a teaeher. 327. Jeremiah Pliny (Fiske). b. Mareh 24, 1831; a painter in Boston: m. Sarah Dow of Coneord, N. H. Two ehildren; 1 living, Alfreda. 328. Mary Ann Billings (Fiske), b. Jan. 21, 1830; m. Jolin A. Turner of Medtield, Mass. Two ehildren, d. in infancy. 329. Jeuk.miaii (295), b. Aug. 28, 1774; d. June 30, 1857. Settled at first on tlie homestead with his father, but later on the farm occupied by the late Dea. Ilermon Abbot, lie m.. Jan. 30, 1800, Eunice Blancliard, who was b. June 0. 1778. and d. Jan. 4. 1850. See Blancliard gen. (44). Cliildren : 330. Eunice, b. Sept. 4, 1803; d. Oct. 24. 1807. 331. Son, b. Jan. 5, 1805; d. Jan. 0, 1805. 332. Lydia, b. May 12, 1800; d. March 5, 1800. 333. Jeremiah (340), b. July 19, 1808. 334. Chloe, b. May 29, 1810; d. April 17, 1833. 335. Amos (303), b. June 2, 1812. 33(>. Ilermon (400), b. Feb. 20, 1814. 337. Abigail, b. July 21, 1810. Teacher at Wilton and Andover, Mas.*., for many years; res. now at Wilton. 338. Isaac (405), b. July 20, 1819. 339. Elizabeth, b. July 9. 1821 ; many years at Andover; res. now at Wiltou. 340. Jkkkmiah (333), b. July 19, 1808; merchant, Manchester, X. H. : m. Eliza Campbell of Windham, who d. Feb. 12, 1870. Children : 341. (iurie Augusta, b. Sept. 20, 1835; teacher many years in Man- chester. 342. Edward Paysuii (348), b. Dec. 24, 1830. 343. Selwin Blanchard (350), b. May 31, 1838. 344. Abbie E., b. Sci)t. 25, 1840; teacher several years in :Manchester. 345. Milton Atwood (353), b. Aug. 7, 1842. 346. Sarali Jane (357), b. June 13, 1844. 542 HISTORY OK WILTON. .347. Mary Anna (3(>0), b. April 20, 1848. 348. Ei.wAKi) Tayson (342). b. Dir. H. \s:H\: ni., April 24. lSfi2, An<;ie Crowcll. She d. Oct. ."iO. 1879. Child: 34J>. Ilinniun Edward. 1). July 2. ISGO. 350. Ski. WIN Hlanciiahu (343), l». May ;{1, 18;J8: d. Sv\)l. 23, 1880; m.. Oct. 21, 1802, Caroline L. Kd^crton. Childrou : 351. Ilattio Grace, b. Oct. 20, 1803. 352. William Selwin, b. June 13, 180',). 353. Milton Atwood (345), b. Aug. 7, 1842; in hardware store, Manchester; in., Nov. 17, 1870, Emily Josephine Oliver, who wa.'* b. July 7. 184!). Cliildren : 354. Ceorj^e Oliver, b. Feb. 28, 1872. ,355. James Milton, b. Sept. 8, 1874. 35G. Hessic Maud, h. March 10, 1885. 357. Sakaii Jam: (34«), b. June 13,1844; m., Oct. 17, 1871, Frank W. Fitts, wholesale and retail merchant, Manchester. Children: 358. Marianna (Fitts), b. May 13, 187."). 35J>. William Lamson (Fitts), b. March 6, 1882. 3G0. Mai!Y Anna (347), b. April 20, 1848; m., Oct. 21. 1809, William Stickney Lamson. inventor of the Laujson Cash Carrier; res. in Lowell. Children : 361. William Abl)ot (Lamson), b. Auj,'. 20, 1870. 3(>2. Frank Fitts (Lamson). b. Nov. 2!), 1872. 363. A:m()s (335), b. June 2, 1812. For account of his life see pago 205. He m., May 12, 1834, Anslice Wilson of Wilton. See David Wilson gen. (3). Children: 364. Elizabeth Augusta (373), b., India, April 8. 1835. 365. Abigail Ann, b. July 29, 1830; d.. India, Aug. 1, 1830. 366. Anstice, b., India, Aug. 10, 1839. 367. Chloe, b., India, Sept. 20, 1841. 368. Amos Wilson (385), b., India. Jan. 0, 1844. 369. Emily (388), b.. India, June 8. 1845. 370. Alljcrt Armstrong (396), b., Wilton, Oct. 0, 1847. 371. Bertha, b., Piscataquog, March 11, 1850; d. Jan. 25, 1875. 372. Justin Edwurds, b., Portsmoutli, Deo. 25, 1853. Grad.. Dart. Coll., 1870; at Union Theol. Sein., 1879, and ordained missionary A. it C. F. M., 1880; lives in India; a teacher and editor. 373. Elizabktii Arr.i .sta (364), b. April 8, 1835: m., Aug. 9, 1856, Kev. Samuel Chase Dean, several years missionary in India, now a home missionary at South Bend. Xeb. Children: 374. Horace Abbott (Dean) (382), b. Oct. 20. 1857. 375. Caroline (Dean), b. June 10, 1859. 376. Walter Chase (Dean), b. March 10, 1801. 377. Frank Wilson (Dean), b. Feb. 9. 1803. 37S. tJeorge IJobinson (Dean), b. Aug. U, 1804. 379. Edwin Blanchard (Dean), b. July 21, 1800. 380. Arthur Randall (Dean), b. Feb. 5. 1809. 381. Norman Peck (Dean), b. April 22. 1871. ({ENEALOUIE8 : ABBOT. 548 SS2. HoHACK AIU50TT (Dkan) (374). 1). Oi-l. 20, 1857; ni., Feb. 10, 18SI. Kli/alu'lh W. W:ik«Mii:ii). Cliildirn: 3S;{, lloniioii Wjikcmaii (Dean), h. March 23. 1882. 384. Edgar Lyslc (Dean), b. Sept. \o, 1885. 385. Amo.x Wilson (3G8), b. Jan. 0, 1844; for sketch of his life see page 208; in., Aug. l!), 1880, Helen (i. Wright. Children: 38G. Harold Wilson, b. Aug. 0, 1882; d. Xov. 0, 1885. 387. Griswold, 1). Sept- "iS, 1884; d. Nov. 7, 1885. 388. Kmii.v (3G9), b. June 8, 1845; ni., in India, George Adolphus Jacob, now colonel in the English army in India; his family res. in Eng- land for the education of his children, (.'hildren : 389. Frederick Drummond (Jacob), b. March 2iJ, 18(55; a law studcMit. 390. Harold Fenton (Jacob), b. Dec. 22, 1800; in the army in India. 391. Ernest Abbott (Jacob), b. March 20, 1808. 392. Hugh 'J'ravers (Jacob), b. July .'W, 1800. 393. Ethel May (Jacob), b. Aprili;J. 1871. 394. Maud Augusta (.Facob). b. Dec. 24, 1872. 395. Kathleen Anstice (Jacob), b. Dec. 1, 1882. 390. Alukrt Akmsthonc; (370), b. Oct. 0, 1847. He went to India witli his parents, 1857, returning, 1865; Dart. Coll., 1871 ; taught .school in Tennessee one yr. ; 1S7;}-S3, engaged in farming and stock-raising in Steele City, Xeb. ; since 1883 engaged in business in gas fixtures, and now is one of the tirm composing the American Plating Co., at Minneapolis; m., Wilton, Sept. 8, 1880. Abby Hawkins Foster. See Foster gen. (6). Children : 397. May Ethel, b. March 20, 1882. 398. Bertha Abigail, b. Oct. 2: 1884. 399. Anstice Tenny, b. May 9, 1886. 400. IlERMON (336), b. Feb. 20, 1814 ; d. Xov. 17, 1878. Settled on the homestead. A man of strict integrity and excellent Judgment and ability. Deacon, and for six years a selectman. He m., Jan. 5, 1837, Harriet Abbot (224). Children: 401. Willis Hermon, b. ^larch 12, 1839; enlisted in Co. C. Sixteenth regt., X. H. v.; served under Gen. Banks in Louisiana; a farmer in Wilton; m., Sutton, Aug. 11, 1886, Emma Florence Wyman, who was b. Xov. 1, 1853. 402. Emily Harriet, b. Sept. 22. 1844; teacher in several towns in X'. H., and in Ashburnham and Pepperell, Mass. 403. Mary Xelson, b. Feb. 3, 1847; a music teacher in Lowell. .Mass. 404. A daughter, b. and d. May, 1849. 405. Isaac (338), b. July 20, 1819; d. Jan. 11. 1857. A farmer in Wilton; a selectman; in a flour and grain store at Manchester for some years. He m., Feb. 18, 1846, Harriet Parkhurst, who was b. April 7, 1820. (.hildren : 406. Fanny Xaomi (410), b. Xov. 10, 1840. 407. Edwin Isaac, b. .Vpril 14, 1849; many years in the mining regions at the West, returned sick, and d. Aug. 23, 1882. 408. William Herbert (413), b. Feb. 3, 1853. ')44 lllSTOltY OF WILTON. 40?). Arthur .Vu^iisius. 1». D»v. (j, IS.V) ; tlerk in a wholesale jewelry store, IJoston. 410. Fanny Xaomi (400), h. Nov. lU, 181(i; in., June 2, 1S(;S, Albert Carlton, a farmer in Willon. Children: 411. Annie Abbot (Carlton), b. May 23, 1.S.S0; d. .Inly M. ISISO. 412. Alice May (Carlton), b. May 2;j, ISSO. 413. William Hkhiucut (408), b. Feb. ;^, 1853; a teller in the Ameri- can Loan and Trust Co., Boston; m.. Nov. !), 1881, Sarah Lydia Gallison of Lawrence, M:iss. ( 'liildren : 414. Edwin Isaac, b. Oct. 13, 1883. 415. Elizabeth, b. July 20, 1885. 410. Zebadiaii (290), b. Sept. 2U. 177(5; d. Aug. 24, 1830. A farmer on the homestead, lie m., Nov. 8, 1801, Elizabeth Hale, dau. of l^ieut. Joseph Hale, and niece of Capt. Nathan Hale, of Hevohitionary fanie. She was 1). Sept. 20, 1770, and d. April 11, 1845. Ciiildren : 417. Eliza Hale, b. Sept. 7, 1802; d. March 10, 1853; m.. Ceorf^ia. Nov. 12, 1820, Alvah Steele. See Benjamin Steele gen. (18). 418. Zebadiah (420), b. Oct. IG, 1803. 41». Mary, b. June 21, 1805; d. May 15, 1857: ni.. Jidy 4, 1831, John Farrington liussell. See IJussell gen. (30). 420. lUifus (430), b. April 17, 1807. 421. Charles (440), b. Oct. 31, 1808. 422. Nancy (44J)), b. Feb. 24, 1810. 423. Caroline, b. Oct.'l, 1811 ; d., Chelmsford, Mass., Oct. (I, 1852; m.. Nov. 27. 1832, Henry Abbot (093). 424. Lucy, b. March lit, 1815; teacher in Ceorgia ; m.. Nov. 10. 1837. Win. Abbot (487). 425. Levi, b. May 20, 1818; Yale Coll.. 1840; teacher at Alexandria. Va., Newark, N. J., and elsewhere; stuilied law with Abbot it Fox, Nashua, and at Harvard Law School; admitted to the bar at Manchester, Oct., 1850; now for many years on a farm in HoUis; superintendent of schools, etc. He m., Jan. 1, 1857, Matilda Abbot (480) : n. ch. 420. Zkuaimah (418), b. Oct. 10, 1803; d. July 17, 1888. A teacher and a farmer in Wilton on lot No. 3, third range; prominent in town artairs; well informed, and possessed of an unusually keen mind; a nnui fearless in advocating the cause of abolition in anti-slavery times ; univer- sally respected. He m., Sept. 24, 1827, Mary Ann Hyde of Lisbon, Conn., who was b. Sept. 12, 1802, and d. Nov. 10, 1874. ( hildren : 427. Albert Dwight (430), b. Jan. 10, 1831. 428. Susan Elizabeth, b. Oct. 28. 1834; ni.. 2d wife. April 5. 1877. George Nornnm Carr, l». Aug. 15, 182li, at Dryden, N. V. 429. Ellen Frances (432), b. Jan. 15, 1838. 430. Alhkkt Uwicut (427), b. Jan. 10. 1831 : larmer in Wilton: m.. Oct. 30, 18(10, Jane IJrigham of Dublin. N. II., win. was 1). Jan. 1!), 18.38. Chilli: 131. IVrley John. b. Dec. 11, 18(;5. 432. Ellln Fkancks (429), b. Jan. 15, 1838: m., Jan. 15. 18(;i, Daniel Tenney Shipley of Londonderry, who was b. Dec. 30, 1810, and d. May 10, 1 T^cc-AvccA. <^&lA-5G, ])ractised in Callaway Co., Mo., carrying on a farm nican- while; 18r)(>, removed to Fulton in same co., when; in 18G3 he was ai)pointed supt. of tlie State Insane Asylum there located; this position he resigned in 18(i7 and removed to Pleasant Hill in Cass Co., where he spent the last years of his life. A city paper characterized him as " A nuMuber of the church 40 years, a ruling elder 30 years;*' "a learned, judicious and successful physician ;"" "decided in liis opinions, linn in executing his designs, and punctual in the discharge of duty." He m., April 20, 1S3S. Mary IJ. Aiken of Greensi)urg, Ky., who d. Oct. 19, 1838; he m., 2d. Oct. 21, 1840, Mary Rebecca Hart of JelVerson City, wlio was 1). in Va., Fel). 2!), 1824, and d. Feb. 13, 187G. Children : 437. Cliaries Hale, b. May 17, 1843. Crad. Westminster Coll., Fulton, ]Mo., 18G3; studied medicine at Dellevue HospitaKJoUege, New York City, graduating 18GG; practised in several places, lastly at Pleasant Hill, Mo., where he moved upon his father's death, to take charge of his practice. He sulisequently became a civil engineer; died. 43.S. Annie Curd (440), b. Sept. 18, 184G. 439. Caroline Hart (443), b. Aug. IG, 184 (43H), b. Sept. 18, 184(i; m., Dec. 20, 1871, Allen M. Stearns, a grad. of Mich. Univ., and ii lawyer; res., since 1873, at Kalamazoo, Midi. Children: 441. Clare Hart (Stearns), b. Jan. 14, 1873. 442. Eva Stanley (Stearns), b. June 14, 1874; d. 443. Caroline Haut (430), b. Aug. IG, 1849; m., Oct. 31, 1871, Elisha Stanley, who was engaged in banking business at Pleasant Hill, Mo., and d. aMarch 20, 1875. She resides at Kalamazoo. Children: 444. Lester Abbot (Stanley), b. Aug. 9, 1872. 445. Al)bot (Stanley), b. Nov. 28, 1873; d. Aug. 18, 1874. 44G. CilAULEs (421), b. Oct. 31, 1808; d. Dec. 22, 187S. At Exeter academy 3 yrs. and grad. Dart. Coll., 1833. Teaclier at Nashua and else- where of private schools; also teacher of vocal and instrumental music; he taught numerous singing schools in dillcrent states; settled in Newark, engaged in' other business and d. there. He m., Feb. 10, 1848, Chastina C. (iove of Milford. Children : 447. Francis Guy Gove, b. Aug. 2.i, 18G1. 448. Poy, I). July 7, 180") ; d. 54r) IIISTOKY OF WILTON. 149. Nancy (-422), it. Feb. 24. 1810; d. Jan. 5, 1888. A teacher for tea terms. She in., Anj?. 18, 1884, Geo. M. llayvvanl of Milford, who was in business at Baltimore, Md. lie d., Milford, April 7, 1840. Slie m., 2d. April 19, 1854, Henry Abbot of Lowell. Child : 450. Caroline Frances (Hay ward), b. Feb. (J, 1830. 451. Bktsy (2{»7), b. Anir. 21. 1778; d. ; m. Capt. Moses Wood. Children : 452. Moses (Wood), b. June 13, 1812. 453. Elizabeth (Wood), b. May 1"), 1814. 454. David (Wood), b. Aug. 31, 181G. 455. Catharine (Wood), b. Jan. 1, ISIU. 45G. Betsy Emily (Wood), b. Jan. 1, 1821. 457. William (1«), son of John (13), b. Jan. 14, 1748; d. Nov. 30. 1793. He settled on lot No. 3, fifth ran<;e, where A. D. Abbot now lives, as early as 1770. IJy industry and prudence he made a good farm I'rom the forest. He was a man of keen intellect, sagacious, well informed and of strict integrity; of good influence in town and county: a patron of learning, good order and religious institutio;is; prominent in town aflairs, serving as selectman, town clerk and representative; was a member of tlie state convention for adopting tlie U. S. Constitution, and aided mni-h in its adoption; and was a member of the convention for revising the N. H. Constitution. He m., Nov. 12, 1772, Phebo Ballard, who was b. Nov. ."), 1752, and d. Jan. 7, 184(1. Children : 458. William (4«J>), b. Nov. 15, 1773. 459. John (477), b. Oct. (J, 1775. 4G0. Timothy (480), b. Sept. 2, 1777. 461. Ezra, b. Aug. 10, 1779; d. Aug. 29, 1784. 402. Phebe, b. Aug. 11, 1781 ; d. Oct. 21, 1844. 403. llermon, b. Aug. 13, 1783; d. July 24. 1825: two yrs. at Harv. Coll. ; physician, Belfast, Me. 404. Ezra (513), b. July 3, 1785. 405. Isaac, b. July 29, 1787; d. Nov. 7, 1788. 400. Hannah, b. July 17, 1789; m. John Mack of Amherst. See Mack gen. (19). 407. Betsy, b. Sept. 5, 1791 ; d. March 12, 1828: m. Dr. Timothy Park- hurst of Wilton. See Parkhurst gen. (17). 408. Isaac (528), b. Sept. 11, 1793. 409. WiLLiA.M (458), b. Nov. 15, 1773; d. Aug. 2(5, 1849. Harv. Coll.. 1797; a lawyer at Castiue and Bangor, Me.; member of convention for forming the Maine Constitution, and of the Legislature at organizing the government; lirst mayor of Bangor, lie ni.. 1802, Itebekali .\tIierton of Lancaster, Mass. Children: 170. William, b. March 23, 1.S03; d. Oct. 15, 1812. 171. Charles Jellrey. b. Jan. 9, 1800; Bowd. Coll., 1825; lawyer at Castine; m. S. A. Hook, who d. 1843, aged 30 yrs. ; m., 2d. at Classboro, N. J., April 2, 1855, Mrs. Temperance J. Whitney of New Orleans. GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 547 472. Ki'bcktih, 1). Oct. 17, 1807: iii. Dr. TlHuiias Baikcr ol rro-sjiect, Me. ; later of IJaiif^or. 473. Ellen, I). March 30, 1810. 474. George 11., b. Feb. S, 1812 ; d., New Orleans, 18.50. 475. William, b. Sept. 11, 1813; d., New Orleans, Sept. ."J, 1837. 47«. Francis, b. Nov. 7, 1810; res. Deer Isle; ni. 477. .Joiix (459), b. Oct. 0, 1775; d. ; physician at Hampden and Ban- gor; m. ]Mary Ilannnond. C'hihh-en: 478. .Mary, b. Aug. 1(1, 1810. 479. John, b. .Ian. 7, 1818. 480. Timothy (460), b. Sept. 2, 1777; d. Oct. 27, 1SG3. Settled on the lioniestead ; representative and senator in State Legislature; a Justice of the peace for very many years; a man well informed by reading, reflection and observation, and universally respected. lie m., Nov. 4, 1812, Jietsy, dau. of Dr. Ebenezer Kockwood, who d. Oct. 0, 1846, aged 04 yrs. See Kockwood gen. (13). Children : 481. Maria, b. Aug. 8, 1813; d. Aug. 10, 1823. 482. William (487), I). May 10, 181.-). 483. Betsy 11. (498), b. Aug. 3, 181S. 484. Timothy, b. .Inly 13, 1821 ; d. June 7, 1845. 485. Maria, b. Dec. 27, 1823 ; d. May 13, 1805. 48G. :\Iatilda, b. Dec. 12, 1828; m., Jan. 1, 1857, I^evi Abbot (425). 487. William (482), b. May 10, 1815; farmer in Wilton ; m.. Nov. 19, 1837, Lucy Abbot (424). Children : 488. William Ellis, b. Dec. 10, 1841 ; d. Fel). 2, 1842. 489. Maria Louise, b. Dec. 4, 1843; m., Nov. \^, 1880, Wm. Berry, who was 1). Feb. 12, 1850. 490. William Emery (491), b. April 28, 1847. 491. William Emkuy (490), b. April 28, 1847; a grocer; res. Wash- ington, D. C. ; UL, Jan. 24, 1877, Ilattie Eunice (Jove of Washington, who was b. Sept. 11, 1854. Children : 492. Russell Gove, b. Dec. 10, 1878. 493. Louis Emery, b. Sept. 15, 1880; d. Aug. 10, 1881. 494. Arthur Hale, b. Dec. 8, 1881. 495. Ralph Thompson, b. Oct. 10, 1884. 490. Herbert llockwood, b. Feb. 24; 1880; d. April 5, 1887. 497. Roland Emerson, b. Oct., 1857. 498. Betsy R. (483), b. Aug. 3, 1818; m., Oct. 20, 1844, Rev. Hiram Wason, who was b., New Boston, Dec. 18, 1814. He grad., Andierst Coll., 1838; studied theology at Andover and New Haven; settled as pastor of Presbyterian Ch. at Vevay, Fnd., 1843-1857; and at West Creek Township, Lake Co., Ind., 1857-18(U; since tlien has resided on his farm then-. Children: 499. Tiiiiolhy Abbot (Wason) (502), b. Sept. 23, 1845. 500. \anni<' Rockwood (Wason) (505), 1). June !), 1851. 5(H. Maria Louise (Wason) (509), b. Dec. 18, 1853. 502. Timothy Aiujot (Wason) (499), b. Sept. 23, 1845; nu, Dec. 24, ;)48 ilLSTOHY OF WILTON. 1S7;5, .Julia '.5i:imuiii. who d. .Inly 17. lS7ti : m.. ±\.. ijnnia S. Peach. Childivii : 503. Julia IJraunuu (VVasoti), b. July 1(5, 187(1. 50-4. lleiiry Boyd (Wason), h. Au«?. 1, 1887. 505. Nanmk INk'kwuoi* (Wason) (500). h. Juno 0. 18.")1 : m.. Dec. I, 187.5, Kdwaiil 1'. Auics. < hildren : 50G. Carlie Wason (Ames), b. March 20, 1877. 507. IJayinond Hubbard (Ames), b. Feb. 14, 1879. 508. Edward p:iiMidjre (Ames), b. June 25, 1881. 500. Maiua LorisK (Wason) (501), 1). Dec. 18. IS.i:?: ni.. May 7. 1881, Charles A. Burhaus. Children: 510. :Mary Carr (Burhaus), b. March 8, 1882. 511. Bessie Andrews (Burhaus), b. May 1.5. 1884. 512. Edith Louise (Burhaus). b. April k 188(1. 513. EzKA (+(>4), b. .Inly :{, 178.') ; d. June 7, 1871. Settled in Jackson. Me.; a larnier, and a justice of the peace. He ni., June 2.5, 1818. I'liebe (29). dau. of Major Abiel Abbot ol Wilton, who was b. .lune 2.5, 1788. ami d. Nov. 2"), 182.5. Children: 514. Ezra Abbot, b. April 28, 181!); d. M^rch 21, 1884. JJowd Coll.. 1840; teacher at Eoxcroft and East Machias, Me. ; in 1847 removed to Cambridge ; after some time spent in teaching, in pursuing private studies, and in rendering service in the libraries of Harv. Coll. and the Boston Alhena'um, was appointed, 18.5(1, assist, librarian of Harv. (""oil., and in 1872 Bussey I'rof. of New Testament Criticisni and Interpretation in the Divinity School; a uaunber of the American Oriental Society, 18.52. and from 18;53 its recording secretary ; a member of Am. Acad, of Arts and Sciences, 18G1 ; in 1871 chosen a member of the New Testament company for the revision of our English Bible. A. M., liowd. Coll., 1843; A. U. (honorary), Harv. Coll., 18(!1 ; EL. 1)., Vale Coll., 18(]'.); S. T. D., Harv. Coll., 1872; LE. 1)., Bowd. Coll., 1878; and was tendered the degree of D. D. by the Iniv. of Etlinburgh at its tercentenary, but died before the date of celebration. He was noted for the extreme accuracy (tf his sehol- arshii), and for his great generosity in freely giving his assistance and lime to all who sought his aid. He m., Dec, 7, 184.S, Catharine .Meder of, Jackson, who d. .luly 2.5, 1847; m., 2d, Dec. 21. 1854. Emily Everett of Cambridge, dau. of IJev. Stevens Everett. 515. IMiebe Dorcas Abigail (510)% b. Oct. 28, 1822. 510. PiiKHK DoitCAs Ahi<;aii. (515). b. Oct. 28. 1822; m., 1840. William (irout of Monroe, a farmer, who d. 184.5; m.. 2d. 185.5. Nathaniel Emmons (arpenter of .l.ickson. a farmer, who d. May Ki, 1881. Children: 517. Abby Ann (Crout) (522), b. April 17, 1842; d. June. 187;{. 518. Kutli W. (Carpenter), b. May 17, 18.5(i; m., July. lf<84, Frederick Wriglit of Jackson, a farmer. 519. Susanna (Carpenter) (520), 1». Dec. 2. 18.58. 520. Ezra Abbot (Carpenter), b. Nov. 20, 18(jl. 521. William (Carpenter), b. June 17, 1805; d. Sept. 17, 18(15. 522. Abuv Ann ((iuoir) (517), b. April 17. 1812: d. June. 1873: GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 549 111.. .Si'pt.. ISO"). 'IMioiiiiis Wiirrou ot .r.'icksoii. a «tniic ciiiifi. ( liiUlren: 523. Abhot (Warren). I). July ;?, ISCIfi. 521. ("athariiie OVarron), h. Jan. 2, 1S70. 525. Thomas (Warren), b. April 17, 1S71. 526. Susanna (Cakpkntkk) (51«), b. Dot-. 2, is:.s: m.. Maivh 14, 1880, Frodorie II. JJrowii of Jackson, a fanner. Child : 527. Emily Abbot (Brown), b. Sept. 0, 1S82. 52H. Isaac (4GM), b. Sept. 11, 17n:{; d. Mardi '.i. is.-.l. Ho settled in Jac-kson, Me.; a land surveyor and fanner. He in.. July 1. -Mary Jane (540), b., Wilton, Oct. 2."), ISl.-.. 530. riiel)e Susan, b. May 24, ISIS. 531. David Sears, b. May 1, 1820. 532. Emily, b. April 23, 1822; d. Aui;;. 10, lS2r,. 533. Isaac Prenti.ss, b. April 11, 1824; d. Au«;. 22. 182.-). 534. Isaac Prentiss (54(5), I). March 1, 1820. 535. Emily (54H), b. Oct. 24, 1828. 536. George Junius, b. Dec. :i. 18:30; d. Nov. 3, 188;{. 537. f'hloe Amelia, 1). June 1, 18:«: m., Dec. 17, ISOl, Unity, Me., Sumner W. Hall, who was b., Athens, :Me., April (!. 1S20. and d.. Cliicago. 111., June .J, 188;{. 538. Timothy, I). Aug. 18, 18;{0; d, Aug. ;{. ISr)."). 53J). Williaui, b. Feb. 5, 1S;{!); d. 1803. 540. Mauv Jank (529), b., Wilton, Oct. 25, 181.->; m., Jan. 1, 183;-), Allen Davis of Standish, Me., who was b. Dec. 31, 1810, and d. Dec. 20, 1874: res. in Hrooks, Me. Children: 541. . Oct. 24. 1S2S: m., July 1, 1S55. Eoicn Fletth.-r. (liildreii : 54J>. Fremont Charles (Fletcher), b. June 1, IS.'.O. 550. Mary Emily (Fletdier), 1). Dec. 10, 1857. 551. Willis Hales (Fletcher), b. .Ian. 22, 1800. 552. Allen Davis (Fletcher), b. Aug. 18, 1S04 : d. 553. Frederic (Fletcher), b. May 10, 1870. 554. Hkn.iamin (3), eighth child of George Abbot (1), was b. Doc. 20, 1001 : d. .March 30, 1703: res. Andover, Mass. He m.. April 22, 1085, Sarah Farnum. 'i'lieir second diild was: 555. Jonathan, b. Sept., 10S7: d. Manh 21. 177ii: m.. 1713. /.erviah Holt. Among their children were : 550 HISTORY OF WILTON. 550. Jonathan yoo9). b. Dec. 14, 1714. 557. Job i,570\ b. Got. 14. 1724. 558. Samuel i^590). b. Oct. 1. 1727. 559. JOXATHAX (.556). b. Dei. 14, 1714: d. May 21. 17;»4. Res. AiJilover. He in.. 1730, Martha Lovejoy: ni.. 2il. Mary Abbot. Hi> jieeonil chiKl was : 560. WiLLi.\M. b. Jan. 21, 174G: d. Oct., 1S07: >uoeeetleil John ."Steele on the farm in Wilton ownetl by the late Zebailiah Abbot. He m. Sarah Holt. Children: 561. Hannah, b.. Andover, Ma>:i.. May 27. 1707; m. iapt. Daniel lleald of Temple. N. H. 562. Sarah, b., Andover, June 3. 1760, m. Ezra Upton; n. eh. 563. Martha, b., Wilton. Deo. 11, 1772: m. Elisha Child of Temple. 564. Molly, b. April o. 1775: d. Aug. 20, 1777. 565. William (.567 \ b. Jan. 7, 1770. 566. Molly, b. April 23, 17S2; d. June, ISOO: m. Samuel Tufts of Maiden. 567. William i,565), b. Jan. 7, 1770: d. May. 1S43. Suceeetled his father on the f.-irm but sold out in a few years and movetl to Maiden. Mass. He m., Jan. 24, \7'>^. Rebecca Batchelder, who was b. Dec. 20. 177."). and d. isa*>. See Batchelder gen. (9). He m., 2d, June 4. ISIKJ. Apphia Tyler, who was b. Nov. 22, 17Ji4, and d. Sept. 20. 1S(X'.. s.>.' Tx ler gen. (3>. He m., 3d, 1S07. Abigail . Children : 56S. William, b., Wilton, June i}. ISWL 569. Nathan, b.. Wilton, July 11, 1S08. and nine more, names unknown. 570. Job (.557), b. Oct. 14. 1724: d. Settletl in Pembroke. Among his children were : 571. Sarah, b. July. \7'A : m. Abiel Holt of Temple. See Abiel Holt gen. (.1). She d., Wilton, Oct. 0. 1S.>4. in the family of her grandson, aged 103 yrs. and 3 mos. 572. Job (573\ b. 17.V). 573. Job (,572), b. 17.">.^: d. July 12. ISa"). Settletl in Wilton. He m.. 17S0, Anna Ballanl. Children: 574. Samuel, b. May 14, 17S1; d. April, 17S2. 575. Samuel, b. July 15, 17S3: settled in Dexter. Me.: m. Sarah Palmer. Eight children. 576. Anna, b. July -22. 17S.->; d. May 0. 1S2S. 577. James, b. Mairh 14. 17S7; d. May G. 1S07. 57S. Sarah, b. April 7, 17S0: d, Dec. 1, 1S21 ; m. Capt. AIh^I Abbot, son of her father's brother, Nathan. 579. Mary Foster, b. April 18, 1701 : d. Oct- 2S. 1S±>: m. Dea. Paschal Abbot, son of her father's brother, Nathan. 580. William Ballanl, b. July 0, 17i«; d. 581. Job, b. Aug. 15. 1705; d. Oct. 15, 1810. 5S2. Timothy Ballani (587), b. Aug. 11. 1707. 583. Abigail, b. Jan. 3. 1700: d. July 15. 18>2. 584. Lydia, b. Aug. 18. 1800: d. May, 18-2»j: m. Joshua Abbot, -on of her father's brother, Nathan. GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 551 5S5. Fanny, b. Jan. 7. ISOJ: m.. IS'2;^. Bouj. IJ. l)o\vno>. Ainlovor. t^even ohildivn. oSG. Son. b. anil il. 1SU4. oS7. Timothy Hai-Kaud (,582). b. Aug. 11, 1707: d. Nov. l»_'. 1SJ(»: ni.. April C, ISIO. Abigail Wilson. Sw Wilson gon. (0"). ChiUlivn : oSS. Abigail Ann. b., Anilover. Mass.. .Sept. 24. ISl'l. 5S9. Timothy liallanl. b.. Wilton. X. 11., Juno ;i. 1821. .'>W. SAMiEL (ooS\ b. Got. 1. 1727: m. and sottlod in IVnibn.kc Among his ohildi-en was : .j}>l. Samiel, b. Sept. 10. 174i>; settled in Society Land: m. Klioda Ulanehard. One of his children : o92. ramcla, b. Doc. 7. 17!U>, is recorded in AVilton to\vn record^. 503. Timothy (4), ninth child of George Abbot {\), b. Nov. 17, 1G0;{: d. Sept. !), 1730. In 107G he was taken by the Indians and was retained by them a number of months: he was brought back by a scpiaw, having sutVered much from hunger. lie m., Jan.. 1090, Hannah Graves, who d. Nov. IG. 17"2G. Among his children was: o9i. I'lMOTllY. b. July 1. IGiU: d. July 10. 17(U!: m.. Dec. 1717. Mary Foster. Among his children was: 505. Xatiiax, b. Jan. 1S„1720; d. ; m.. 17:>0. Jane Paul, who d. May 28. 1772: lived in Wilton awhile. Children : 50(>. Timothy, b. Oct. 15, 17G2. 597. Asa. b.Jau. 24, UG.-). 50S. Nathan, b. Feb. 13, 17G7. 599. Mary. b. May 14, UGO. GOO. Martha, b. April 12, 1771. 601. Nathaniel (,5), twelfth child of George Abbot (1), was b. July 15, 1G71; d. Dec. 12, 1745). Res. Andover, Mass. He m., Nov. 1. 1G!)5, Dorcas Ilibbert, who d. Feb. 7, 1743. Their fourth child was : «02. Joseph, b. Feb. 2, 1705; d.. Wilton. Aug. 23, 17S7. IJemoveil to Wilton from Andover about 177G. •• Deacon: a man of great simplicity and sound piety. For many years lie tuned the psalm and Dea. Isaac Abbot, his cousin, read it line by line." lie ni., Aug. 12. 1731, Deborah HIanehard, who d. July, 1773. Of fourteen children, eiglU died young: the other six, named below, all came to Wilton : G03. liathsheba, b. Sept. IG, 1735 ; d. Dec, 1784. She ni.. July 2. 1752 Nathan HIanehard. See Blanchard gen. (11). «(»4. Hannah. I). June 15. 1742: d. 1800: m. Lieut. Timothy Dale of Wilton. (J05. Josei)h ^009). !>. At.rii 2, 1744. M){i. Jacol) (,«1S). 1). March 22. 174(1. GOT. Nathaniel (GSO). b. Sept. 2G. 1751. GOS. Rebecca, I). June 15>, 1754 : d. June. 17!U!: m.. 1775. Danid Batch- elder. See Batchelder geu. (.8). 552 HISTORY OF WILTON. 605). .TosKi'ii i^GOo). 1). Ajuil -2. 1744: .1. 17!i:2. A l.iiinor in Aiulovor, Ma-;s., and in Wilton and Nelson. lie ni. Mary Harkor. Children : GIO. .Tosepli, I). Nov. 0, 1703; d. : res. Keene: m.,.lun(' 10. 178."), lletsy King. See King gen. (3). Gil. Joshua, b. Nov. •). NO.-): res. Nelson: ni.. .July 2(). 17s:). Ilnldah Abbot of Andover. G12. James, 1). Feb. 2, 17(;S; d. July, ISK). IJes. Billeriea. Mass. He ni., Feb. 20, 1701, Meliitable Holt. See Holt gen. (111). G13. Israel, b. Jan. 2i), 1771 ; d. Feb. 2C, 1S31. Res. Charlestowii. He ni., ^lay 1. 1789, Alice Baker of Nelson. G14. .^^olly, b. June 18, 1773; ni. Levi Warren ot Nelson. G15 r.uey, b. July 18, 177.5; ni. Pepperell Skinner of Nelson. N. H. GIG. Isaac, b. Aug. 3, 1778; d. Oct. 17, 1781. G17. Jedediah, b. Aug. 20, 1780; of upper Canada and Sniithvillt'. Chenango Co., N. Y. G18. Jacoh (GOG), b. .March 22, 174G; d. March .•>, 1820. He moved to Wilton and made a farm; sold it about 1770 to his brother Joseph: traded at Wilton Centre; employed in town business; first representative to (Jcneral Court; first Justice of the peace; justice of court of common pleas: state councillor; moved to Andover; assisted Hon. Sam. riiillips in liis business; tni0. Altijah Keye< ut Pelham. \. II. Se,. Keyes gen. (l.S). HeLtorVPE PRIhTlhC CO.,tlOSTON MASS GENEALOGIES : AI5BOT. 553 GS3. I'hclH': III. Kpliraini Alihot nl 15ninfi\vii-k. M( «34. Doivas, il. July (1. ISll. 635. Hannah. 63G. Petor; sottlpcl in Bedford. 637. Xathaniel. h. Nov., 1701 ; settled in liedford. 63H. JosKPH (8), son of John (6), b. Dee. 2'.i. ICTC: d. Jan. !i. 17:.7: ros. Andovor, Mass, ; ni., 1722, Hannah .\ll(>ii. Aniono; Ins c'liihhvii \va<: 639. Jo^KPH, lived with his fatlicr: in. Anna IVahody. who d. May 20. 17(>(!. Among his children wore: 640. Lydia, 1). Oct. 2;{, 17.")8: d. S<'pr. 20. lS:2n : in. INIaJ. Sainuel Love- joy. See William I.ovejoy gen. (5). 6+1. Josepli (642), h.Feh. l(i. 17.-.S. 642. J(Xsi-i>H (641), 1). Feb. 16, 17.-)S: d. IS.T). Ii.> lived in Wilt.. n lor a time, but removed, about 1704, to Andovei-. Vl. He in.. Dee. :!0. 17sl. I.uoy King. See King gen. (2). Children: 643. Benning King, b. Dec. 2!). 17S!r>: res. Weston. Vt. : in. 1S(I7: ."> eh. 644. Asa, b. Marcli .10, 178S. 645. Luther, b. 1700; lived in Andover. Vt. : G vh. 646. Lucy, b. \7m. 647. Sally, b. 170G. 648. Betsy, 1). 1700. 645). STF.fiiKN (»), son of John (6), b. March H;. 1(;7S: d. May 27. 17G(!; res. Andover. Mass.; in., 170S. SaraJi Steven^, who d. .Ian.. 17:.l. aged GO. Among their children was: 650. STKiniF.x, b. 1700: d. Nov., 17GS: in.. 171:!. .^L•lry .\l.bot. Among their clilldren was: 651. Geoij<;ic, b. June i;{. 17.")G: d. Nov.. 1S20: lived in Wilton and Salem; m., 1779, Kebecca Blancliard. Children: 652. .Samuel, b. Nov. 2, 1770. 653. Rebecca, b. June 17, 1781 : d. Feb. 10. ISOI. 654. Sarah Stevens, b. June 12, 17S,3: m. Gen. David I'litiiani ol Salem. 655. George, b. July 17. 17S:.->. 656. Ephraini. Ii. Sept. 27. 1787: d.. Zanesville. ().. 1S22: m. Sarah (heever. 657. Kli/.al)eth Kneeland, b. Dec. 20, 1780. 65S. Stephen, 1). April 2, 1702; d. 1800. 65JL Marali. U. Aim'. 11. 1701: m. Nathan rntnain. 660. BAHA0IIIA8 (12), son of .Fohn (10), b. May IL 1707: d. Oct. 2. 17>^L lies. Andover, .Mass. He m.. 17;5.{, Hannah Flolt. who d. Aug. 2. I77.'>. Of twidve children the three n.'imed below settled in Wilton : 661. Hannah, b. .May 20, 17:i7: d. Nov.. 1812: m., April 21, 17r.G, Jere- miah Holt. See Holt gen. (74). 662. Barachias (664), b. June2, 17:{0. 554 HISTORY OF WILTON. G«3. Timothy, b. June :i. 1747; killed. March SO, 1772. by a fall in Maj. Abiol Abbot's barn. (>(J4. liARAClliA.s (G62), b. June 2. 17;{!i; d. .Ian. 2!t. lSl-2. Konioved to Wilton, 17Sfi, and settled on a faiin which had been previously cleared and carried on for several years by hiring labor. He ni. Sarah Holt, who was b. March IS, 1747. Children : «66. Barachias (G72), b. Dec. 20, 1771. 666. Timotliy (685), b. March 20, 1773. 667. Joel, b. April 29, 1775 ; d. ilay 7, 1775. 668. Joel (700), b. Oct. G, 177G. 669. Sarah, b. Oct. 10, 1779; d. Oct. 19. 1S5S. 670. James (716), b. May 30, 1780. 671. Elizabeth, b. Sept. 14, 1784; d. April :>, 1S.')4. 672. BAUACIIIA.S (665), b. Dec. 20, 1771 ; settled at Landiiiove. Vt. : m., Jan. 18, 1798, Anna Colburn at Temple. Children : 673. Anna, b. March 18, 1799; ni. A. Lawrence of Peru, Vt. 674. Cynthia, b. Jan. 25, 1801; d. Oct., 1841; ni. C. \V. Thomas ot Peru. 675. Elias, b. May 2, 1802; m. Mary Holt. 676. Daniel, b. Aug. 17, 1803; d. July 12, 1828. 677. Eunice, b. Jan. 21, 1805; m. George Chase. 678. Nathan, b. Oct. 10, 1807; m. Phebe Brown. 679. Lydia, b. Oct. 10, 1809; m. E. G. Chase. 680. Sarah, b. May 4, 1811 ; d. Sept., 1835. 681. Hannah, b. July 12, 1813 ; d. Oct. 19, 1829. 682. Mehitabel, b. June 25, 1815; d. March, 1835. 683. Timothy, b. and d. 1817. 684. James, b. July 20, 1818. 685. Timothy (666). b. March 20. 1773; d. Jan. 1,1837: lived witii his father; m. Polly Bancroft, who d. Feb., 1852. Children : 686. Kendall Bancroft, b. Feb. 5, 1803; saddler and farmei' at .Mon- tague, Mass. ; ni. Harriet Severance ; 2 eh. 687. James Holt, b. March 31, 1804; d. Sept. 19, 1804. 688. James Holt, b. July 0, 1805; d., Montague, Dec. 1830. 689. Son, b. and d. March, 1807. 690. Henry (693), b. Aug. 7, 1808. 691. Mary, b. Xov. G, 1810; d. Nov. 23, 1S6G. 692. Timothy, b. Dec. 7, 1814; d. May 10, 181G. 693. Hkxuv (690), b. Aug. 7, 1808; res. in Wilton, Chelmsford. Amherst, Mass., and Lowell; m. ('aroline Abbot (423), who was I). Oct. 1, 1811, and d. Oct. G, 18.52; m., 2d, Anril 19. 18.54, Mrs. Xancy (Al.l)ot) llayward, sister of his first wife. Children : 694. Ellen, b. Nov. 2, 1833; d. Nov. 15, 18.33. 695. Albert ILurison, b. July 1, 1835; d. Nov. 5. 183G. 696. Albert Henry, b. June 28, 1837. 697. .James Horace, b. March 2G, 1841. 69S. Kinily Caroline, b. Feb. 18, 1843; d. March 7. ls.-,4. 699. William (Jarrison. b. June 27. 18 IG: d. Dec. Ki. 1SG3. GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 555 700. JovA. (OG.S), b. Oct. (>, 177(); il. Muirh 2U, lS(j:{; i-aipoiilcr iiml fiirijuM-; a Justice of the peace; ni., March 24, 180;^, Judith IJay r»atcli- eUler, who d. May 1, 1855. See Batchelder . Eliza Brown. 710. John Byron, b. 18;5:j; d. Nov. 5, 1851. 711. Irving. 712. IlARVEY Lafayettk (707), b. Dec. 2:5, 182;}; ni.. .Inly I. bs.-.d. Mrs. Amanda Louise (Wilson) Livingston, who was b. April 12. 182'.). < hildren : 713. William Lafayette, b. April 2:}, 1857; d. April 10, 1885. 714. Jennie Louise, b. Oct. 12, 1859; in., Jan. 4. 188S, I)a\id Manning Potter, who was b. in Nova Scotia, June 14, ISGG. 715. George Edmund, b. Oct. 12, 1801. 710. Jamks ((>70), b. May 30, 1780; d. Oct.. 1858: lived in Aiidover. Mass.; m. ^Mary Foster. Children: 717. Mary, b. Xov. 4, 1810; d. Aug., 1857. 71H. James Holt, b. Sept. 11, 1812. 71}). .Sarah, b. July 23, 1814. 720. Barachias H., b. July 24, 1810. 721. Dorcas, b. June 14, 1818. 722. Phebe Elizabeth, b. Nov. 2, 1820. 723. Timothy, b. Aug. 13, 1823. 724. Hannah, b. Feb. 28, 182U. ADDITIONAL GENEALOGIES. We have uot obtained the genealogies of several families, who either have been in the past, or are now, residents of Wilton. This apijlies especially to the early settlers. It also applies to families of the factory operatives, to some transient residents, and to some who have removed from town. It still further may apply to some established families of citi;cens, who, owing to our neglect or their own, have not been enrolled in our genealogical catalogue. Wi- 556 HISTORY OF WILTOX. oai-ly issued a printed card, and after that a cirtular, calling upon all to communicate their family record or genealogy. We hail hoped they would do so without further entreaty. 15AILEV FAMILY. Thi? family lived in the rioutlnvest part of the town, near the (ioki- >mith place, in a one-story hou^e. which ha? long since been taken down. One dan. i> remembered by the name of Ritty. DILLON FAMILY. 1. TiiOMA? II. Dii.l.ox camt' with his f:ither"> family to Wilton, and was engaojed several years in trade at East Wilton. He had several brothers. William. John, and others, whose names we have not ascertained, and «me sister. He m. Anna Woodbridi^e. He has ivs. in smeral places: Washinjjton. P. ('.. Waterbnry. ('oini.. Meadville. Penn.. but at present is in the grocery business in Nashua. He has one dan., .\lice M. Williauj Dillon and Michael A. Dillon were in the army in the late war. DOE FAMILY. 1. Gkok«;k I. Dt>K and wife reside iii the nortli part ot Wilton on a model i)lace. of which an illustnttion is cr[\ou in this volume. Mr. Doe was selectman from 1SS5 to 1S87. ILV.^KELL FAMILY. 1, Haskkll »!c Whitxkv was a familiar tirm for many years l)efoi-e Joseph Newell came to town. Mr. Haskell m. and had sevend childi-en. After the death of his first wife he m. a second wife, who d. soon after marriage. He renioved from Wilton to Fitchburg. lIAYWAin> FAMILY. 1. Nf.iif.mi.xii Haywaku came to Wilton as a tnnler about 1S20, ami occupied the prenuses in Wilton Centre where is now the home of Mr. George A. Newell. He afterwai-ds lived on the farm Just this side of I*ine valley. The children wei-e: Neheniiah. Luci-etia. Jonas. lf«>l>ecca and George, if our memory does not fail us. All the family long ago removed from town. f;eorge m. a Miss Abbot of Wilton. Lneretia m. a Mr. Blanchard and i-es. in Milfoitl. <). .^ome of the children lived in Baltimore. We have not been able to trace them farther. <^I ADE FAMILY. 1. LuKKNZo Qi AKK. li. March l.f. ls.{li. son ot ."^anmel Quadi" of Hollis. He came to Wilton in ."^ejit.. I>i72. as a freight agent of thi- Boston c<: Lowell Kailroad. He m.. Jan. :»4. IS.m. EII.mi M. I'ateh of Hollis. ( hild: 2. Charles L.. b. Hollis. Dee. 11. isr.i;: d. Nov. .in. 1S7l>. GENEALOGIES : WoODUKIDGE. 557 STK KNKV FAMILY. 1. llEXRY Stuknky ami wife livo at the East villajjo. She is eiit Wilton, hut we have no record of its members. They long ago left town. WOUDBIUDGK FAMILY. 1. .'>AML'Ki. WooinunixiK lived in tlie house in Wilion ( entre formerly the home of Dr. Timothy Tarkhurst. Mr. Woodlnidge d. many years ago. but his widow resides with her brother in Mass. Tlieir dau. Anna m. Thomas H. Dillon and res. in Nashua. Thev have one dau.. Alice M. APPENDIX 1 (See raijc 108.) Ill the extract from the Revolutionary War Rolls, given below, 3Ir. Hammond gives some account of the measures taken by the state of New Hampshire to check the advance of General Hurgoyne : In consequence of the evacuation of Ticonderoga by the Americans, and the southerly uioveuieut of the British force uuder Burgoyne threatening the subjugation of New England, the Coinuiittee of Safety of this state decided, on tlie 14th of July, 1777, to call tlie Legislature together for con- sultation, and accordingly sent notices to the members, requesting tliem to meet on the 17th of that month. In answer to the sunnnons, the Council and House of Kepresentatives met on the day appointed and iunnediately resolved themselves into a committee of the whole to join tlie Committee of Safety for a conference. Tlie state was at that time destitute of money and means, and had done all that the citizens generally supposed it could do in furnishing troops; but the alternative was before them of assisting to check the advance of Burgoyne's army by sending a force to Vermont, or of having the battle- field of the future transferred to their own territory. On the second day of this special session the committee of the whole recommended that the militia of the state be divided into two brigades, the first to comprise the regiments in the eastern portion of the state and to be under the command of Brigadier-General William Whipple; tM second to comprise those in the western portion of the state and to be under the command of Briga- dier-General John Stark. The committee also recommended that four companies of rangers be raised in the second brigade to scout on tlie frontiers, under the orders of General Stark. These recomniendatloiis were adopted by the Legislature the same day. Letters from Ira Allen, secretary of the Council of Safety of Vermont, earnestly entreating that troops be sent to their assistance, were then read in committee of the whole, of which Mesliech Weare was chairman. The matter of furnishing men was fully discussed, and it was generally conceded that the exigency of the occasion retiuired the raising and forwarding of a portion of the militia at once. The main question was as to obtaining money to pay and etpiip them. The treasury of the state was empty, and no way of replenisliing it presented itself until tlie patriotic John Langdou aro.se. APPENDIX. 551) ami said : " I have one thousand dollars* in hard money. I will pledge my plate for tliree thousand more. I have seventy hogsheads of Tol)ago rum, which I will sell for the most it will bring. They are at the service of the state. If we succeed in defending our firesides and our homes, I may b(! remunerated. If we do not, then the property will.l)e of no value to me. Our friend Stark, wlio so nobly maintained the honor of our state at Bunker Hill, may safely be entrusted with the honor of the enterprise, and we will check the progress of Burgoyne." This patriotic oiler was received with enthusiasm, and the Legislature at once voted that one- fourth of Stark's Iji-igade and one-fourth of Thornton's, Badger's and Webster's regiments of General Whipple's Ijrigade be drafted and marched immediately for the defence of this and the neighboring states. This force was to be under the command of General Stark, who accepted the commission with the understanding that he was to exercise his own judg- ment in the management of his troops, and be accountable to and take orders from the authorities of New Hampshire, and no other. A draft was unnecessary; men enlisted with alacrity^ and were forwarded to (harlestown (No. 4) by detachments, that place having been designated for rendezvous. As soon as five hundred men had arrived in Charlestown the impetuous Stark moved on with them to Manchester, Vt., leaving orders for others to follow. They reached the place August 7th, were reinforced by some of the " Green Mountain Boys," and received informa- tion of the intention of the enemy to capture the stores at Bennington. Gen. Stark pressed forward and reached that town on the Oth, accom- panied by Col. Seth Warner. The battle occurred on the Ifith, and the result, as is well known, cheered and encouraged the Americans, dis- heartened the enemy, and led to the surrender of Burgoyne's army at Saratoga on the 17th of October following. APPENDIX II. ECCLESIASTICAL PROCEEDINGS. Ill the followiug extract, taken from the town records, those churches are specified which were to assist in the services held at the ordination of Rev. Jonatliau Livermore. See page 130 : It was voted that Wednesday, the 14th of December [170.3], shall i)e the day of the ordination of the He v. Mr. Livermore. It was voted to send to the following churches to assist in the onliiia- tion of Mr. Livermore: Mr. Livermore nominated the first church in Lan- caster, the first and second churches in Westborough and tlie church in Billerica. The town nominated the church of Amherst, the church of ' Some historians say three thousand dollars. 560 HIISTOKY OF WILTON. Mollis, till' ihiircli ot I'cppcrcli, the chuirli of TowummkI and the iliiinli of Ipswich ill tliis I'roviiuc. COVENANT. The foUowiug is Lliu coveuaut of the First Congregational Chnrch, nsed by Rev. Jonathan Liverniore, 17(!3-1777, and referred to on page 133 : You now .solemnly and puMicly ^ive up yourself to Uod in an everlast- ing eovenant; avouching the Lord .Jehovah. to be your God, the Lord Jesus Christ to be your .Saviour and the Holy Spirit to be your sanetitier. You promise to take the lioly Word of (Jod for the man of your coun- sel, declaring that you fix your liopes and expectations on the promises, and, through divine grace enabling you, you will live according to the instructions tlierein exiiibited. obeying all the precepts and eom[)lying with all the ordinances therein enjoined. You enter particularly into eovenant with this church, engaging to hold connnunion with it in all the ordinances of the (Jospel, e.specially baptism and tlie Lord's supper, and promise to submit to its discipline, wherein it observes the laws of Christianit}' given by Christ and His Apostles, and, as far as (.Uk\ shall enable you, you will live in the con- slant practice of all Christian duties, secret, private, public and social; that you will love (iod, honor the King and do good to all luen, especially to the household of faith. 1 promise in the name of the church that we will watch over you, not for your halting, but for your edification and comfort, [traying that we and you may be built up together a s[)iiitual lu)use, and may ofter spiritual sacrifices holy and aecei»table to (Jod, and that wc may finally meet together in His heavenly kingdom. APPENDIX III. .SOX() AT TIIK (KNTEWrAL. 1S30. The following song was composed l»y .Miss Sarah AV. Liverjnore, as descriptive of the manners and customs of the early time, and was snng Sept. "J"), 183!», at the Centennial celebration of the settle- ment of the town, by Solomon K. Livcrmorc, Es(>. Hannah, h. .I.an. is, ism; m.. Jnly 20. |s.-,s. Lyni.in Mnrse ol Uo^tf>n. who was i). .Inly 2:>. ISOC. and d. An<;. 2S. is:.",. She res. in Wilton. The follosvinuj account ol the children and ^grandchildren ol Isaac (70; is more correct than tljat jjiven on i)aji:e .f-Jl : 77. Eli/a Ann (84), h. Sept. 1, IS.'JS. 7H. Albert Osgood, b. Aug. ;{, 1840; d. Sept. 20. ist;."., . 71). Henry Newton (S7), b. Aug. 20, 1^42. HO. rharies Frederic, b. Jan. 2S, 1845; m.. Oct. 7. ISOS. Nellie A. Eaton. Ai)othecary, Lowell, Mass, 51. Fraid< (lark (IK)), b. Doc. 1, 1817. 52. tkh, brother of the above Newell D. Foster, doe-^ business at East Wilton as a tinman. He m. Mrs. Hattie E. (Hood) Needham. Children : 2. Warren E., b. July 1, 1SG7. Works with his father. 3. E. Scott, b. Jan., isGO. 4. Fred. K., b. Dec, 1871. 0. Hattie T... b. Feb. 25, IST'). :may family. 1. Chaules C. May lives on the Chamberlain place, in the hou' built by Samuel Smith. He has been engaged in farming. He is ni.. aiii his wife by a jirevious marriage has two children, a son and a daughter. .STOCKWELL FA^IILY. 1. Klltaii StOCKWELL carried on a tanner)' for many years near tho Vale End Cemetery. He m. Anna II, and Aihrnt for Amos. 172. Fourth line from top, Jo/m li. ^hehloit for John II. Sheldon. IS,'). Sixteenth line from top, Harvey Putnam for Henry Putnam. 187. Thirteenth and fourteenth lines from bottom, see correction in Appendix IV. li)2. Second line from top, 3fr. Stephou 3^u;.s(o- for INIrs. Stephen Mansur. 197. Third and fourth lines from top, Jane '24, ITSd, for Decem- l)er 27, 1772. 208. After eighth line from top, aer 18, 1802. 201). From Charles H. Buzzell, twentietli line from top, to Edward A. Wetherbee, thirtieth line, read August .7/, 18tl2, fi)r August:]!, 1801. 22!». Third and fourth lines from top, P. Ring for P. K. Ring. 221>. Fifth line, add Eli J. Curtis also keeps a livery stable. 2;5C.. Fourteenth line from bottom, fourth for second. 2;>7. Twelfth line from bottom, I.'iaar for David. 2.)S. Twelfth line from top, resident for native. ;)2(>. Eighth and ninth lines from bottom, f/r d. Aug. 28. 1875. for She d. July 20, 188;-). 321. For corrections on this page see "Additional ( ioiicalogies'' on page ^iC)7). ;5I2. Eighth line from toi), Marrh 1 for May 10. M'.\. Fourteenth line from bottom, Mr. Doe's for .Mrs. Doe's, .'.r.i. Fourteenth line from l)ottom, .^ihe m. 181 f for she m. ;)('>2. Sixth line from bottom, Ilosea for Horace. .SSO. Nineteentii line from top, Eliza for Elijah, .j.sr*. Fifth line from top. Mil ford for Medford. ;!'.)]. Second line from top, tu-o for one. ;VJ2. Fifth and sixth lines from top, George Ihirlslion, for Cieorge M. Hartsiiorn. y'J8. Thirteenth line from top, 177U for 17'.i'.i. CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS. 50i> 402. Twelfth line from toi), Horace Russoll for Horace Wilson. 441. Sixth line from top, Went Manchester for East Manchester. 44,'). Twenty-fonrth line from bottom, Georrje W. Hairkins for Charles Hawkins. 4(;.s. Fonrteentli line from bottom, clock for bell. 474. Fonrteentli line from top, formerly for now. 4.S7. Fourteenth line from top. He d. for who d. 4S7. Twentieth line, add Eca Heath, h. Ang. ,7/, ISS4. See Graff rien. {123). r)Or>. Twentieth line from top, child of second wife for child by second wife. FURTHER CORRECTIONS. PAGB. 271. Twentieth line from top, read "they had a family of eleven children, of whom ten were married." 2.S9. Ninth line fiom top, read //ii/'d for thirtieth; the note at the bottom of the page is incorrect. 483. Eighth line from top. May 29 for June 29. 486. Sixth line from bottom. Barley for Basley. 49.^. Fourteenth line from bottom, read N. Y. for Vt. 503. Thirteenth line from bottom, 1811 for 1801. 520. Seventh line from bottom, John Bragg for Jonathan. 531. Sixth line from top, Anne T. G. Emery for Anna. INDEX Abbot Family, 5.i()-555. Abbot, Abiel, 57-01, 147-148, 154. 157, aO'i- 270. Abbot, F. E., 293-295. Abbot, Jacob, 270-271. Abbot, Jolin, 154. Abbot, Josepb II., 154, 29:5-295. Abbot, Samuel, 1.54, lii:i-l«7, 201-2C.5. Abbott, Amos, 2(ij5-2C>7. Abbott, Amos W., 2(kS-2CiO. AccinKNTs, 114, 130-1.31, 188, 2fi4, 280, 350, 358, 301, 3S(i, 417, 430, 452, 455, 475, 480, 492, 507, 512, 554. AOAMs Family, 297. Adams, D. K., 139. Allan, Achsali S., oi-oo, 495. ALTITL'DKS, 7,8. Amisemknts, 213-214. AXECDOTKS, W, 00, 2;W-237, 247, 279, 302, 323, 334, .3.52, 353, 439, 447, 457, 409, 490, 500, 525. APPEXniCKs, 27-40, 5.5S 5r(4. Authors, 154. AVKKILL Family, 298. Dai)<;ei{, John, 41-44. Bailey Family, 5.50. Bakeu Family, 505. Baldwin Family, 298-302. Bale.s Family, 302-304. Ballaki> Famllio.s, 304.305. Baptist Churcli, 134-i:!(i. Bahkkh Families, .•!05-307. Barnard, Stephen A., 133, 20u 201. Barnes'.s Falls, 3, 0. Barnes Family, 307-3as. Barrett Families, 308-312. Barrett, Samuel, 154, 280-2S7. Bartol, Cyrus A., 280-287. B.VTCH ELDER Family, 312-314. ItATTLEof the Revolution, 2.35. BEARD Family, 314-315. Bears, 14, 15. Beavers, 15. Bkede Family, 315-317. Bec'di", I'liomas, 133. 154, 253-20IJ. .15 ELLS, 14IJ-141. BiOGRAPHKWL Sketches, 2.52-295. Blanciiard Families, 317-323, 5r.5 Blood Family, .323-.324. BoYNTON Family, ,324-325. Bridges, .3, 0, 109-113. Bridges Family, 325-320. Ukooks, 2, 3, 0. Brooks Family, 320.327. Brown Families, 327.330. Brown Ephraim, 235-237, 290. Brown, George, 290-2i)l. Bigbee Family, 330. Bum PUS, C. (i., 178. Bunker Hill, 8.3, 8S S9. Burglaries, 182, 183. Burial Places, 193-liH>. BURNIIAM Family, 330-331. Bt-rns Family, 331-332. Burns, Chas. H., 273-277, .5a3-504. Burton Family, .%32-:t.39. Burton, Jonathan, 93, 98-101, n., 2:!s-240. Burton, Warren, 144, 1.54, 289-290. BURTT Family, .3.39. Buss Families, :«9-343. BuTTEiii'iELD Families, .343-344. Cakkin Family, 344-315. Casualties, 188. Catholic Church, 14o. Celebrations, 215-218, 277, 4s Cemeteries, 19.3-190. Census, 231-2:t?. Centenarians, 192, 430. 4Mi, .V Centennial, 2l0-2ls. Centennial Song, .500-50:!. Center Family, .345.340. Chandler Family, :i40-349. Chaplain's Report, 179'180. CHRLSTENIXt;, 439. CHUR< HES, 12,s-142. Citizens' Hall, 219-220. Civil War, 20:$-212. Clark Families, :t49-:u".l. Clikkoisd Family, 351. CLIMATE. 3-5. 572 HISTORY OF WILTON. C(»iu KX Families, :(51-:{5a. COIN, -SM. Coi.ONiAi, Doings, (i7-7'.t. Colony Family, 172-17:;. Coi-LMBIAX Library, Uid. C'oxrs, 55-(>0. Dai.k Families, .■{.j(i-.l5.s. Uaxiki.s Family, :{5.v.^)7-2((S. Dasco.mbk, George L.. 1 15-H!i, 2( 2'.t3. Davisox Family, 302. Dkkks, 25, 32-34. Dkeu, 14. Ui;XTIST.S, 22S. 1)E TOOylKVILLK, 45. DlAlUES, 93, 2:18-251. Dii.i.ox Family, 550. Division of Townslii]), 1, .< DoK Family, 5.')0. Dkai'eu Family, :!n2. Di;xi!Ai! Family, :«i2. Dr TTox Family, :'.0:i. DrxiUHY School Farm, 31, 7:f-74 1:a(;i,k, 1,). Eaki.y Settlers, 41-44. Fast Cemetery, l<.i5 l'.)0. Katox Family, .30:i. EiiKATiox, 14:t-15:[. Kmkksox Family, :{t;:! :!(i5. Krii>KMir.s. Uti. FAitniNt: roN Families, :(05. Fai XA, 1110. Fkstivai.s, 2i:t-21.s. FlKK Department, 2(Xt-202. FlllK.S 184-187. FisKK Family, :i(i5 :i07. Fiske, Abel, VXi, 151, 2.5:i. F 1. 1: E.MAN Family, :{07. Fj.i;t« iiEit Familii's, .307 :f(>H. Fi.iN T I<'aiiiily, :n»t< :i71. Flint & :{-504. Fhye Family, 375-:{77. Frye, Isaac, 88, 89, lOfi, 2.38. Fll.l.Eii Family, 37s. (J.VGE Families, :{7s-:i.sl. (iage, David, 287-2^S8. Gambol, or Gambuel, llrook, 2, :i, 0. Gaiski.soxs, 18. Genealogies, 2<.iC-.5;>5, 555.557. .505-.5(i»>. (iKOLOGV, 1, 2, 8-11. GOLOEX Wedding, 277. (ioLiisMiTH Family. :{81-.38:{. (JUADrATES of Colleges. 153, .3)Sl, 507. (HiAXK Army I'ost, 123-127. (;i'.AX(;e, 122-123. GRAXTKE.S, Xi, 34. GUAXTOICS, 1, 21-22, 24-25, .32-:i4. (iUAY Family, :i8:i-:{.«s8. (iray, II. Newton, 2.h3-2,s4. Gray, .loseph, 240-251. (iKKELK, or (JiJEELEY, Family, :!»8-:{89. GuKEN Families, :189. Gi:i;a(; Family, :{90. GitoTON (iore, 27-30. Hall Family, :!'.iO. IlAMMONI., I. W., 8:t, 92-97. llAitnv Family, :{90-39L llAKTsuoKN Family, .391:192. Haskell Family, 550. H ATI II Family, :!92-:i9:i. Hawkins Family, .39:t-:$95. IIAYWAKD Family, 5,50. Hi-.KLIllv Family, :!95 :!'.Hi. Hekuk K Family, :J90-400. llESSELTOX, IlA.SELTlNI or HKSEI.TI: Families, 100-402. HiCKKV Family, 402. Hill, Klnnezer, 2.52-2.5:!. Hill, .luhn U., 29. Hills, :{, 7-8. IIlTflKOCK, C. II., 8-11. Holt Fainili.-s, 402-414. Holt, Henry A., 1.55. lloi-KiNs Family, 414 415. Hoi.kins, Henry W., 1.55. Hotels, 22.s. HowAUi) Family, 415. Howe Family, 415. INDEX 573 niT( iiix? IIv<;n:M;, •X Faiiiilii>, 41.)Jl'1. INCOKIMIKAIIOX, ,'5 Jll, :!«i;t7. Ixi)Ki'hxi)i;.\< K, 4ii, rit, Sl-S{. iNiii.vxs, i;.-,'o. Indian Uclics, 17, in. Indian Wars, lit, •J47-,'51. iNtiAi.i.s Family, 4-,M. iNsANiT.v, IH-IM), :tro. iNVKNToKs, ir.4-i.w, :5-,'r, *«;, :ms, 477, ow. li;viN<;, Wasliington, 1(I710S. .lAvtKs Family, 4-M4.iL'. .loNKs Familv, 4-'\;-4-':{. Kkxnkdv Family, 4J:J. Kknxkv Family, 4-'o-4l'4. Kkyks Family, 4-'4-4-'(i. KlDDKK Families, 4-.i(i-4-,'7. KiMBAM, Family, 4J7-4:iO. King Family, 4;!0.4:«. Knight Families, 432. Lancev Family, 4:V-'-4.J.< Laxk Families, 4:(;i-4:H. LANt;i)i;i,i, Family, 4:54. Lawuesiuc Family, 4:{4. Lkwis Family, 4:i4-4:{o. LiitKUAi, Christian Cluircli, i:('.t-mi. l.lIiUAUIKS, UVi-lu'.i. I.iGiiTNiN(;, i:K-i:i:(, 1^7•l.^.^. Lincoln Family, l.iu. Lincoln, I. .SummT, i;{4, l.W 140. 17'.)- 1,-0, LiTKisAitY and Moral Society, llN-11'.i. LiVKKMGKK Family, 4.ij-4:Ki. Livermore, A. A., i:i4, 154. I.ivermore, A. A., I'ost, i^^l.i7, «" («). Livermore, .louatlian, l.iO, 132, 252-253, 43(>, 5o'»-.^?(ff. -^ T i Livermore, .Solomon K., 2M»-2S1. Livermore, .Sarah W., 112- 1 1.3, 154, .5r.O-5f,3. L(iN<;i;\ ITV, l'.tM'.»2, 4.3(1, 4^0, 550. LoVKTT Family, 43'.». L<>VK.l<)Y Families, 43'.»-443. LVCKUM. ll'.i. LvM>i:il<>l;uU(ill, 1, 23-24. .Mack Family,,.44.3-444. Maii-.s, 114-117. Manni:I!s, .J5 (Ml, 213-214. Maxsi i; Family, 444 44(1. MANLIA* TIISE^j, 1(11-173. Maiidkn Family, 341 (2(1), .MAIti:iAGK.s, 232 2:{;{. .Mactin Fnmilie.s IKirlir. .Mam>n l-Miiiily, 117 II-. ^lason, 1, 2'.», .37. Mason, .lolin, 21-22. >Iason, .John T., 25. 32. .Ma.soxiax I'roprietors, 22. 24-25, 32. Masonuy, 120 122, 257. May Families, 44s, .i(Ki. Maynako Family, -W.-". JIcC'AIMHY Family, 44s. Mc-44'.>. McKay Family, 44'.(. Ml-.AX.s Family, 44'.i. Mketix<;-ii()i:!SI;s, 12'.» 141. Mki.kxoy Family, 44'.t-450. MEUCIIANT.s, 22S-22'.t. Mehkima( K Hiver, 2, 17, 30. Mll.K .Slip, 2'.i, 74. MlLKOUl), 1, (i, 0, 2S. 2'.l. Mii.LiKEN Family, -1.50 451. Militia, 197-200. Mills Family, 451. MiMSTKKiAi. Library, 157. MlS.SIONAUIK.S 2(15 207. M«>ORE Family, 451. Moose, 14, 15. MoKGAX Families, 451-4.53. MoKisoN, John II., 2S}>-2M». MoKKIsuN, L. A., 141-142. Mortality. 1'.I2. N'EWELL Family, 4."i3. Newell, Joseph, 277-2.'M>. No. 2,24-27. OuuiNATioNs. 130, i;i;!. i:;8, i.3>.(, :>:>'.>. Parish Library, la7. I'ARKER Families, 453-4.")7. I'ARKiiri'.sc Family, 4.")7 4(10. Pattki;sox Family, 4(Ki-4(ll. I'AfPKr.isM, 174-lso. PEABol.Y Family, 4(11 4(.:<. Peabody, Ephraim, 42-43, 154, 217, 286-2«>. Pkndlktox, Anbrey M., 14". 157-159. Pekham Family, 4(1.3-4(14. Perkins Family, 4(14. Perry Families, 4(14 -4(Vi. Petitions, is, 25-2(i, :i5-3(i, 3s-40, 4s-40, s4. 104-105, 14'.>-l.->0. PETKRlKHtoi «;h Mile Slip, 25 27, 37-40. PETTKXciiLL Family, KW 4(17. Pevey Family, 4(17 -Ids. Pevey, Franklin M., HI. 221-2-'2. I'liAi.EN Family , 4(.s-4(V.(. Phaleii, Frank L., 127, 134, 140. PiiELi's Family, KHt. PiKCCK Families, Kl'.t 470. PoLLAitii Family, 170. Post, Grand Army, 123 127. PO.STM ASTERS. 117. 574 HISTORY OF WILTON. I'usT Ollift's, ii;. Potato Starch Miiimlucturc. KKilfir. I'owKK.s Fiuiiily, iTl. I'IMMTOI! Fiiniily, 471-4v>'. Pkokessioxal Mtn, 153. Pltoi-iUKTAKY History, 21-40. I'UTNAM Family, ■^7.i-ib7. Putnam, .Si-wall, S-11, 17, '{o n., 'ir. n., 77 n. NO 11., '.>1 11., l»:i 11., <.»8 two 11., '.HI four n. 101 two 11., lOJ u., KM 11., 105 two 11. 1?0 n., 1.54, l'.i7 n., Iit8 ii., :i40 n., 400 ii.. 472 n. QfADK Family, 5,")0. Kamsioy Family, 487. Kay.moxu Family, 487. Keadixg Room, 1.5(i-15~. Rklks, 17, 2.34. Rephesentative.s, 52.53. Kei'tii.e.s, 15. Revolitionaky War Rolls, 92-100. RicilAKUSOX Family, 487-488. Richardsou, William, 1.S8. RiMEOUT Family, 488-48'.). Rix<; Family, 48!t-4'.)0. Roads, 10. SiiEi.nox Family, 4'.»0-4'.h.i. SiLVEu Wedding, 210. .Slaves, 87. Sleicii Ride, 214. Smith Family, 4'J<.i-.502. Smith, Rebecca, 1.54. Smith, I'riah, 154, 272-273. Snakes, 15. Snow Family, .j03. So( IKTIES, 118-11'j, i:t4. SoUIIKCJAX, 2, 3, 0, 17, 19. South Cemetery, 195. Si'ALDiNu Fiuuilies, 503-500. .Sjialdiug, Edward H., -M. Spalding, Isaac, 284-280. Spalding, Lucinda, 1.55. SiM!ix<; Family, 5(K)-507. S7, 171. Wilton Saving." Bank, 228. Winn Family, 557. WiNTEK Hill, 2;{N-242. WOIAKS, 14, 15, 445. Wooi)iii:ii)«;E Family, 557. WooOM.vx, Klbridge G., I(j8-109. Woodman Family, .520. Wooi.i.EX Pactories, l(i7-169, 172173. .IBD ;4 ,,-^- .^,§C^^ <:<, -^M^i^ .^ .vi^.^ X^ .^^ ■ %'-^:u^^^ -/-,::^^/ ^^■■:.-^<^- .. %/ '\ ° '"^ .'^^ ^^ ^ • '%<^' ^J^CP, ^ J .-•«* -'o. '"' .0- -0' ■-.*^c^,- '^.. v^^ kO •■^ .^' \/ 'oo^ V . '-*v c^ / -A;. .■^ ^^'L/rTPp^^ >•-'•« -^f. ' *"""'■ -^ •o. ^/■•'■'^'■:%,^- i^^;-, %^ 4= *>. f: ■^^■''. BOUND PLEASE .... "^ ^ vOO, Vl U/'.Y o.