iiCiKlKia^ .0^. ^O^ V " ^^-v^ * A • • s .V 'K 'v. * H O ' ^> ^. o > ^ ' o « o - ^> O^ rAQ^ '^: ^^'\ V W -r Two hundred fifty years ago on or near the site of the monument perhaps could be seen on a clear and pleasant day, the herculean form of the man in whose memory the monument is erected, with hand shading his brow as he strained his vision to see the limits of his vast domain border- ing on the most beautiful of the island-gemmed bays on the coast of Maine. In the present time there are few successive minutes in a day when descend- ants of his are not passing over its waters to and from his beloved Casco. As they glide over the ba}^, if they choose, they can see where or near where he stood, and looking also may honor his memory with a thought. L,et them think of him as Portland's first settler. If to this they object because the distinction was by chance, then let them think of him as the Deputy President of lyigonia. If this does not please them for the reason that the honor was but the gift of his fellow men, then let them think of him as the George Cleeve who "Would be tenant to never a man in New England." •/ ARMORIAL BEARINGS. A description of the coat of arms, a cut of which appears on page ^4< is Shield, sable (black), three garbs, or, (gold). Crest, goat's head, or. Wreath in six divided, the two colors of the shield, black and gold. Helmet and mantle, or.^ Scroll, sable. In the introduc- tion on page 6 it is stated that this coat of arms is not claimed by any other than the Brackett family. It is claimed by the Brickett family; its right has not been established in any court of heraldry. The cut of the coat of arms on page 438, in many particulars, is like the coat of arms of the Brockett family, described, Shield of gold with cross patonce (three points to each arm of the cross, slightly curved), sable. The crest a brock or young deer lodged. Some of those persons who have representations of the coat of arms appearing on page 438 are authority for the statement that the cross is gold faintly outlined with red on a shield of black, its border blue; the crest a brock, statani. ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS. Cleeve's Monument, PAGE Opposite to vii Site where Anthony Brackett was killed, . . Opposite to (55 [A sign was nailed to a tree on Deering avenue, Portland, Me., giving the location of the house of Aiithony Brackett, where tradition said it stood, and where is now a cellar-hole and a tree growing in it, as shown in the picture. Anthony Brackett was killed near the spot. The locality is about one mile west of the city hall, four or five rods east from Deering avenue, near the bank under which the Worcester & Nashua Branch of the Boston & Maine railroad now (1907) runs. It is in the "front field" of the Deering farm and back of Deering Park.] Map of Falmouth and Casco bay, Map of Berwick, ist Parish, Plat of First church of Falmouth, 1763, Map of Greenland and Rye, Coat of Arms, .... Coat of Arms (Braintree), 69 96 161 360 438 514 CONTENTS xill CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION. PART Chapter I. George Cleeve, the Deputy President of Ivigonia, Chapter II- Anthony Brackett, the Immigrant, of Portsmouth, Chapter III. Captain Anthony Brackett of Fahnouth, Chapter IV. Thomas Brackett of Falmouth, . • • • Chapter V. Anthony Brackett, the Soldier, . ■• Chapter VI. Zachariah Brackett of Back Cove, '' Chapter VII. /lieutenant Joshua Brackett of Greenland, . I Chapter VIII. .^ ;amuel Brackett, the First in Berwick, 1 Chapter IX. S amuel Brackett, Jr., of Berwick, Chapter X. A .nthony Brackett of Boston, \ Chapter XI. C. W^ain Richard Brackett of Braintree, PACK 10 76 81 94 99 102 109 \ / xiv CONTENTS PART II. PAGE Division 1. John Brackett of Rye, and His Descendants, . . . 122 Division 2. Colonel Thomas Brackett of Bristol, and His Descendants, . 124 Division 3, Abraham Brackett of Falmouth, and His Descendants, . 133 Division 4. Anthony Brackett, Jr., of Stroudwater, and His Descendants, 158 Division 5. Thomas Brackett of Morrill's Corner, and His Descendants, 183 Division 6. Zachariah Brackett, Jr., of Stevens' Plains, and His De- scendants, ....... 212 \ Division 7, Lieutenant Joshua Brackett of Presumpscot, and His De- scendants, ....... 227 Division 8. John Brackett of Berwick, and His Descendants, . . 253 Division 9. Isaac Brackett of Berwick, and His Descendants, . . 2^ >^ Division 10. i Samuel Brackett of Berwick, and His Descendants, . . 29j ^ Division 11. | Deacon James Brackett of Berwick, and His Descendants, . 3l| 1 i Division 12. Joshua Brackett of Acton, Me., and His Descendants, . 3-1 :5 Division 13. I Captain Jolm Brackett of Greenland, and His Descendants, 3P^ CONTENTS XV PAGE Division 14. Samuel Brackett of New Market, and His Descendants, . 384 Division 15. Anthom^ Brackett of Falmouth, and His Descendants, . 410 Division 16. James Brackett, the Peacemaker, and His Descendants, . 436 / Division 17. Captain Nathaniel Brackett of Greenland, and His De- scendants, 477 Division 18. Ebenezer Brackett of Dedham, and His Descendants, . 485 Division 19. John Brackett of Dedham, and His Descendants, . . 519 Division 20. Joseph Brackett of Braintree, and His Descendants, . . 526 Division 21. Nathan Brackett of Braintree, and His Descendants, . . 535 Appendix .......... 581 Index 587 INTRODUCTION. THE PREPARATION of the Brackett Genealogy has been in course for over fifty years. One person essayed to compile the genealogy of a branch of the family whose progenitor was the compiler's great-grandfather; another, in addition to such a task, attempted to give a brief account of the immigrant forefathers. Many have worked along different lines, each gathered data and recorded it which, but for their forethought, would have been lost. All these several collections have been utilized in compiling this volume; the great assistance they have afforded the writer can hard- ly be estimated. The busy mind and pen of Mr. Adino Nye Brackett as early as 1840, were employed in the writing of an account of the lives of some of his ancestors, and a genealog}' of the brahch of the family, hi wdiich his grandfather was the progenitor. He was born in 1777, in Greenland, perhaps within ten miles from where Anthony, the selectman, lived and died; he lived there or near there, until he reached manhood, but Greenland had not been his home for over forty years at the time he wrote; he was then living in Lancaster, N. H., and was well advanced in years. He wrote from his recollections of what had been told him, and, perhaps, had not recently visited the scenes of his childhood to verify and add to his recollections. He had talked with a man on the subject of the family history-, viz.: his grandfather, who in turn had the opportunity to learn his ancestry in America, from one, his father, Joshua Brackett of the third genera- tion, who had seen and well remembered the immigrant. Yet proof by oral or other tradition that Anthony, the selectman, was the immigrant forefather of all the earh^ Maine and New Hamp- shire Bracketts is not furnished by Adino Nye Brackett. However, through a contemporar}- of his, this and other traditions are ours. A Sarah Brackett, the wife of Elias Field of Phillips, Maine, was the person. It was her pleasure to attentivel}' listen to the grandsire's tales, and being blessed with a retentive memory and a sense of their value, she faithfully repeated them to others. From the lips of her father, Abraham Brackett, she heard the story of the good old man who settled at "the Pascatawa," and of his courageous sons; of the sacking and destruction of Falmouth; of the flight to Hampton; and of the return to the old farm at Back Cove. She had no chil- dren, but near her lived her brother James, who had a family. To his children she told the traditions. One of his children born in 1 80 1, was named Nathaniel Mitton Brackett, named for his grand- father's great-uncle. The fact is instanced as showing how faithful- ly oral traditions were preserved in this branch of the family. A Mr. Luther Brackett about i860 made quite extensive col- lections of data relative to the descendants of his grandfather. The writer had the benefit of his work, and it is pleasing to state that it 2 BRACKETT GENEALOGY was found to have been performed with care and accuracy. Also in the sixties, Mr. Jeffre}^ Richardson published the names of, and other data pertaining to, about six hundred descendants of Captain Richard Brackett of Braintree. During the next thirt}^ years, though several persons made col- lections of material with the designs probabl}^ of constructing a genealogical tree limited to the descendants of their respective father or grandfather, it is not known that au)^ person endeavored to write an extensive historj^ of the family. However, in the decade begin- ning with 1890, several persons commenced lines of work more extensive in scope than had been theretofore attempted; each had a design of his own and worked along lines independent of the others. Ransom D. Brackett of Coldwater, Michigan, during a period of about six years, conducted a fair-sized correspondence and made quite far-reaching investigations. He suspended this pursuit for a time with the intention of resuming it when he had the leisure so to do. On Christmas day in 1902, he died while attending Cambridge University. Through the kindness of his father, Mr. Albert E. Brackett, the writer had the benefit of the labors of this talented young man. Two gentlemen. Judge F. M. Ray and Mr. L,. B. Chapman, living in Portland, Me., about the year 1896, in their efforts to preser^^e and publish facts of local historical value pertaining to persons and events of whom they had a personal knowledge, made easy of access many matters of interest relative to Bracketts who had lived in Portland and its vicinity. Family records, abstracts from ancient deeds and the recollections and statements of aged persons of the name, were published in the local papers. Copies of their articles were furnished the writer. From Mr. Chapman were also received many clippings and original notes, the product of his research in musty records and papers, the jottings of conversations and memoranda of his own recollections. During the same 3'ear, perhaps at an earlier date, Mr. Alpheus ly. Brackett of Everett, Mass., commenced collecting data and mak- ing researches to a greater extent than any person had done. Asso- ciated with him as a helper was Mr. Nathan Goold of Portland. The records of Berwick, Me., were made to yield their hidden treas- ure; all publications pertaining to the Portsmouth Bracketts were carefully searched and the collections of Messrs. Ra^^ and Chapman were carefully collated. The result was a new publication, a most valuable series of charts in design, appearing in the form of leaflets. These Mr. A. E. Brackett distributed gratuitously, and copies can now be found in most large libraries. He carried his preparations much further towards a still larger publication, collected a large amount of both genealogical and historical data at a considerable expense, when, because of other matters requiring all his attention, he was unable to carr}^ out his original design. In the year 1900 he placed all his manuscripts and other material at the disposal of the writer. Mrs. Grace Brackett Scott of Newmarket, N. H., has lent her aid to quite every person who has attempted the compiling of the family histor5\ Favorably gifted and ardentlj' inclined for research, and living quite all her life in the field the most promising of results, INTRODUCTION 3 from her childhood daj^s she has improved her opportunities to marked advantage and is well equipped with reliable information as to the history of the famil}^ in New Hampshire from the period of the coming of the immigrant. The writer is indebted to her for data of quite all kinds, not only a copy of her well kept notes, but also of correspondence, for tradition, for story, for interviews with those who would not answer a letter, for the searching of records, for trips for discovery of sources of information, and for viewing premises to be written about. No request that was made did she fail to respond to; many a page in this volume is due to her untiring efforts, and unstinted praise she is deserving of. The many correspondents of the writer have done quite all that was asked of them, and through their doing those things the work has been completed. Mention should be made of others who have rendered the writer most valuable assistance, viz.: Mr. A. R. Stubbs, Hbrarian of the Maine Genealogical Society, Mr. Frank V. Loring of Phoenix, Ari- zona, Mrs. Marcia F. Hilton of East Andover, N. H., and Mrs. J. M. Hilton of Belmont, Mass. The three last named are genealogists who appreciate a favor and return two for one received. The writer acknowledges that he can never hope to make paj^ment in kind for their services to him. The writer, in the fall of 1897, set out to compile a history of the Brackett familj' in America. Among the. many genealogies in the lyibrary of Congress there was not one which contained mention of his Brackett ancestry. A review of New England local histories disclosed that Bracketts were among the first settlers of Boston and Braintree, Mass.; Ports- mouth, N. H., and Portland, Maine; also that they had serv-ed in the Indian and colonial wars. Whatever may be said to portray the fierceness of conflicts with the Indians in any part of our country, nowhere else than in Maine was it true that for many years the Indians were victorious; there the Whites returned to their homes as suppliants. From the commencement of King Philip's war to the fall of Quebec, there were over forty years of warfare for the people of Maine and New Hampshire. At no point was the conflict hotter, nowhere did the contending parties meet oftener and battle longer, with such varying success on both sides, as at Falmouth. During these bloody struggles, in the front ranks, in command at the most crucial places and times were men of our name. The}^ did their duty, sacrificed their lives, "Fought like brave men long and well," as did their comrades in arms, and are as desennng of having the story of their lives told to their descendants, as were any of their day. The thought occurred that to genealogical data,, it would not be amiss, if were added accounts of the lives of our early ancestors in America in compiling the family history. Such accounts appear in the work. It is hoped that some measure of justice has been meted out to those deserving men whom oblivion was fast claiming. Should the recounting of their deeds make your pulse to quicken and your eyes to brighten, imagine, if you can, the quickness of the pulse and the brightness of the eye of your ancestor when a boy as he listened to his grandsire's tales of these very deeds, and wonder how it was that in your line some one failed to pass down those tales. 4 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Faithful work has been performed to correctly trace the lineage of all of the name mentioned in this volume; however, in a few instances, lineage is based only on probability, and in one or two instances, on conjecture; in those instances the probabilities and conjectures are stated at length in their proper connection. It has not been learned from what part of Great Britain, Anthon}^ the selectman, came to America. It has been written of him, with little or no authoritj', that he was a Welshman; again that he was a Scotchman. He probably was an Englishman. It is quite generall}" claimed and svipposed that he was closeh^ related to the Bracketts who settled in Boston; it is perhaps true that the relation- ship was so near that they of that day could trace it, but it is not thought that it was so close as first cousins. The name Richard even to this 'day occurs but once among the Brackett descendants of Anthonj^ and that in comparativel}^ recent 3'ears. The name Anthony does not occur among the Brackett descendants of Richard. However, as one was an Episcopalian and the other a Puritan it can properly be inferred that the}' were not on friendly terms. There is nothing to show or to warrant the belief that Anthony and Richard were closely related. There is a tradition among the descendants of Richard that three brothers b}' the name of Brackett were among the earliest immigrants to Massachusetts and the first of the name to settle in America. It required no great stretch of imagination to say that the number of the brothers was four, and it has been so pub- lished. The writer has never heard anything to confirm such publi- cation. (See further as to tradition of the three brothers in chapter on life of Captain Richard). The fourth brother was stated to be Anthony, and among the others one was John who settled in New Haven, Conn. The latter was not a Brackett; he was a Brockett. A coat of arms, if the famil}' ever had one, would serve to dis- close where in England it had its residence. Many of the descend- ants of James Brackett, the peacemaker (son of Joshua, son of Thomas, son of Anthony'), have in their possession illustrations of a coat of arms which some of them contend is the real coat of arms of the family. It is understood b}- the writer, though he does not affirm it as a fact, that in 1805 a James Brackett brought from Eng- land to America, the first illustration of this coat of arms and claimed it was the coat of arms of the Bracketts. It is not known that an illustration of said coat was possessed by an}' Brackett in x^merica prior to his da}'; in fact the early Maine Bracketts, so far as has been learned, never had an}' knowledge or traditions of a coat of arms of the family. The coat of arms referred to, is the coat of arms of the Brockett family. There is some difference in the illustrations pos- sessed by the Brocketts and those possessed by the descendants of James Brackett, in the particulars of the position of the stag, and also in the name appearing in these illustrations, it being Brockett or Brackett according to its possessor. It is thought that these differ- ences can be accounted for. There are no more reasons for believing that the name Brackett is a variation of the name Brockett than there is for believing that the name Brackett is a variation of any other name ending in e-t-t as Breckett or Brickett. There is no cited instance of a person by the name of Brackett tracing his ancestry in the direct male line to a INTRODUCTION 5 Brockett, nor vice versa. With the person the name is always Brackett; there are instances of confusion in books and other publi- cations where Brockett is made to appear Brackett. For instance, in the publication of names of men from Connecticut who served in the war of the revolution, it appears that ten persons by the name of Brackett were in the service of that colony during said war. The fact is that not a person by the name of Brackett was in its service; all of the ten referred to in the publication were Brocketts and undoubtedly so called themselves. Several other instances can be cited and also a few where the name Brackett appears as Brockett. All this, however, proves nothing relative to origin of the names. The assumption that Brockett and Brackett refer to the same family in England in comparatively recent times, has been pro- ductive of references to men by the name of Brockett who attained some distinction at times since the sixteenth century, to prove how ancient the family is; hence we read — "Among those w^ho held a place in Cambridge College as one of its professors, w^as a man by the name of William Brockett (in many instances deliberately changed to Brackett) an enlightened instruc- tor and a Welshman." Also is instanced a reference to a Brockett Castle as Brackett Castle, near Strathaven, Scotland. The following settles all doubt as to its correct name and to what was and is the castle: "Rankin Manse, Strathaven, Scotland," April 24, 1906. Herbert I. Brackett, Esq., Washington, U. S. A. Dear Sir : — I was much interested by the receipt of your letter. Castle Brockett is now the name of a farm. I have inter\aewed the farmer and also his older brother who w^ere both brought up on the farm when their father was tenant of it. The}- remember that in their young days, that is about forty or fifty years ago, a small por- tion of the walls of a ruined tower stood at a corner of the shedding ; it was pulled down to make room for a new hay shed. It seems to have been one of the mere rude square towers which are not uncom- mon in the lowlands of Scotland and may have been occupied in ancient days by some retainer of the Douglases who were all power- ful in this district in the 14th, 15th and i6th centuries. But there is no record of its old inhabitants or any thing connected with it. I visited the proprietrix of the farm who lives not far off. She inherited it and a neighboring farm from her father ; her maiden name was Rowatt, and her family had possessed the land for nearly two hundred years. Previous to that it was held by a family called Allan, and before them by a family called Craig, who held it in cove- nanting times, that is in the latter part of the 17th century. I have not been able to trace the ownership any further back. The origin of the name, Castle Brocket, I have not been able to ascertain. The name Brocket has now disappeared from this par- ish. In the neighboring parish of Eesmahagow there are one or two people w^ho bear the name, but they cannot trace their descent fur- ther back than a couple of generations. In that parish there is also a farm called Brockets Brae. So there must have been Brockets 6 BRACKETT GENEALOGY about at one time, though I have not been able to find any mention of the name in the parish records * * * . With good wishes. Yours sincerel}^ T. M. Dey." In the writer's letter to Dr. Dey, to which the foregoing is in reply, nothing is contained about the Brocketts. It is clear that the name Brackett is not known in those parts. The writer has heard from different sources that near the boun- dary between Scotland and England there were ancient gravestones with the name Brackett inscribed upon them. Captain Horace W. Brackett wrote, "it was in a grave-yard in North Umberland county, England, at the mouth of the Tyne river near the Scottish border * * * . It may be possible that the spelling was an 'o'." In the chapter on the life of Captain Richard Brackett, there is contained such data pertaining to Bracketts (not to Brocketts) and tending to show in what part of England the family lived and what position it occupied in the social scale one hundred years prior to the settlement of America, as the writer has been able to collect. Here it will be said that the writer is of the opinion that Anthony Brackett came to America from the vicinity of Plymouth, England, though he has nothing more on which to base it than that, from there a considerable portion of the immigrants came, who settled in Ports- mouth, N. H., quite all of whom were Episcopalians. The Brackett Family Association at its annual meeting in 1904, in Portland, voted its approval of the coat of arms, whose illustration appears on the cover of this volume, as having been the one recog- nized and claimed by the family in ancient times. A like illustra- tion appears in the work of Mr. Jeffrey Richardson, published about i860. He gives no account as to its origin, the significance of any of the designs or as to how long illustrations of the coat of arms have been in the family in America; nor can the writer give any account as to these matters. The only reference made to it by Mr. Richardson reads, "from the coat of arms it is supposed that he, (Captain Rich- ard,) belonged to an agricultural family." Lemuel Brackett, the grandfather of Mr. Richardson, was living in i860; he was born in 1780. It is ventured that if he knew when the original illustration of the coat of arms was brought to America, or other particulars of interest concerning it, he would have imparted them to Mr. Richard- son. But, apparently, these matters were unknown in Lemuel Brackett's day; so it is inferred that illustrations of this coat of arms were in possession of the Braintree Bracketts from an early date. Correspondence with the descendants of Lemuel Brackett yielded little in the way of accounting for the advent in America of the first illustration. Miss Anna C. Brackett, wrote: "I can give you no information as to coat of arms. I know that they had one at Quincy, but I fancy it was nonsense. I don't believe we ever had a coat of arms." Illustrations of this coat of arms have been in the family for many years; they are not contained in any work on heraldry or armorial bearings to which the writer has had access. It is not, like the other, the coat of arms of another family. As it does not appear INTRODUCTION 7 in anj^ work on heraldry, it is highl}^ probable that, if the family centuries ago claimed this coat of arms, its right to it was never established in anj^ court of heraldry. Our purpose, however, will be served should it be proven that the family claimed it four or five or more centuries ago, as from the fact would be disclosed the ancient seat of the family. Unless it served this or some equally good pur- poses, the writer would not concern himself whether or not the fam- ily ever had a coat of arms or what was its coat of arms if it did have one. The name Brackett is not to-day a common one in England; it occurs less than one-half dozen times in the directory of L,ondon. One name there appearing is William Brackett, the head of the firm of Brackett & Sons, auctioneers and estate agents of London and Tunbridge Wells. In 1906 occurred the fiftieth anniversary of the commencement of his business in Tunbridge Wells. He was born in 1832, and is able to trace his line of descent from his great- grandfather, born about 1730. He kindly answered the letter sent him and made mention of a letter he had received in 1859 from a Mr. William Brackett, a lawyer living in Chicago. He appears to have an interest in the family history. With his letter came a copj^ of "" Tlic Kent and Sussex Couric?-,''' of its issue of August 17, 1906, containing an article of one and one-half columns, on Mr. Brackett's long and successful business career. The following is an item found in its columns of "fashionable and personal" ijiews: "Lord Richard Nevill has left Cowes and is on a visit to Brockett Hall, Hatfield." The name "Brockett" or "Brocket" is frequently met with in England. One naturally has his concepts of the looks, figure and other traits of a Brackett. A limited field of obser\^ation tends to confirm one in his opinion in these particulars. Heredity comes through the mother as well as the father. In truth, Bracketts are distinguished from all other people by name only, and, in fact, we differ in our traits both physical and mental, quite as widely as did our parents, and also as did their respective fathers and mothers differ from one another. And very naturally so. Representatives of widely separate branches of the family will find hardly a trait common in one another to prove a mutual ancestor, and will disagree as to what are the family traits of person and character. Family resemblance perpetuates itself along certain lines for generations, even presenting those peculiar and interesting instances of atavism, and gradually dwindles in remoter generations. But along other lines in which the same family name is perpetuated, the looks and traits of a female ancestor are most prominent, which, having continued for several generations, are apt to be regarded as the true type and traits of the family. Hence we have the cause of disagreement as to the type and traits of the immigrant. If we could find any marked resemblance in face, figure, temperament and other traits of several of the name who are distantly related, we could perhaps correctly judge what were those of the common ancestor. The fact is that we present all sorts and conditions of men in figure, looks and all characteristics as we do in business and in commercial standing, a few, perhaps, harking back to some common ancestor of theirs of no remote degree, for a resemblance in features, and differing in those traits and all other prominent traits from their other namesakes. 8 BRACKETT GENEALOGY To what extent the idea will possess a person, particular!}- one who has dwelt a life time in a locality, which for generations has been the home of a famil}^ that there are predominating traits, mental and phj-sical, common to its members, is shown b}^ the follow- ing interesting letter written in the seventies to Walter Folger Brackett b}- his great aunt, Mrs. Marston. "I am in solemn earnest when I sa}^ to you that I truly feel and believe that in our Brackett ancestry we have a noble, a grand inheritance, as a race. The}^ were men of the sternest stuff; erect in soul; firm on the basis of a good conscience, regardless of public opinion honest, proverbiall}- so; rough, exteriorly, with no great refinement of feeling; not keen nor shrewd in matters of intelligence or taste. But the}- had in themselves and have given to posterit)- a firm basis of bone and sinew of character. The name may not give it, for the mixture with other streams may, in man)' instances, almost obliterate it, but it will crop out again with less and less force for several generations, yet. You. 3'ourself, are a marked Brackett, and I feel that I am flattering you when I say it. I hope you believe what I say. In the record * * * Samuel Brackett, 3d (Samuel, son of Samuel, son of Samuel, son of Thomas, son of Anthony,) was my grand- father, your father's great-grandfather * * * . His son Samuel * * was the man who built this stone house and all the stone walls around us, and j-ou will see how old he lived to be. Notice how they all cling to the name of Samuel, and how not one record tells who their wives were; the}' were to be reckoned Bracketts, no more. As I have lain here in bed lately, I have wished that all these people mentioned in this record could stand here before me in the costumes of their times, and that I could hear their voices. I have seen quite a number of them and can recall man}' peculiarities. Ask Linnie to tell you about the life, death and funeral of my cousin Nat, known as the 'Blue Bird,' the oldest son of Nathaniel Brackett, my uncle in Lyman * * * . I do not expect to do much in this world, but I hope to be willing and able to work on the other side." The Mr. Brackett to whom the letter was addressed, stated that all he could learn of "Nathaniel, the eccentric," was that he always dressed in a blue surtout coat with bows and a rough beaver hat; wore the same coat for twenty years, hence the name "Blue Bird." Said Mr. Brackett related the following: "There was a Polly Brackett a few years ago, who was engaged to be married but for some reason the engagement was broken; she was making an elegant wedding dress, stopped instantly, stuck the needle into the dress, folded and put it away. She never married. I am told the dress is still in existence with the needle just as she left it." The plan for the arrangement of names of persons in the order and generations of their descent from the immigrant ancestors may need some explanation. The chapters are devoted to accounts of early ancestors. Their descendants are grouped into twenty-one divisions by families in the order of generations; references by pum- bers from one family to another in the several collateral lines are made. A reference to the index gives one the page on Avhich a name of a person occurs contained in an account of him or of an ancestor of his. INTRODUCTION 9 A progenitor's descendants as they appear in a family as arranged, are thus indicated: Children iDy cardinal, grandchildren by ordinal, and great-grandchildren by roman numerals; italic let- ters are employed to indicate his great-great-grandchildren and small letters his descendants of the next remote degree. The maiden name of a wife is given in full followed by the statement whose daughter she was when known, and also is given her ancestry as far back as has been learned. The scope of this genealogy is intended to include the descend- ants of Anthou}' Brackett of Portsmouth, N. H., and Richard Brackett of Braintree, Mass., in direct male lines, and in allied families to the third generation; this has not been perfected. There are many descendants whose names do not appear; for one reason and another efforts have not been successful nor do they give prom- ise of success in the near future of learning the ancestry of such descendants. In addition to genealogical data will be found accounts of the lives of many of our name. If the work meets with the expec- tation of the readers the compiler will have good reason to be satis- fied with it. Washington, D. C, Sept. 25, 1906. CHAPTER I. GEORGE CLEEVE, THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCE OF LIGONIA. [Thomas and Anthony Brackett, sons of the immigrant, Anthony of Ports- mouth, married granddaughters of George Cleeve. He was born at an earlier date than any of our common ancestors of whom we know; it was through him that our early forefathers in America acquired title to those large estates which they possessed. This man, George Cleeve, therefore, is entitled to prominent notice in our genealog}'. However, too many historians, genealogists and biog- raphers have gone out of their way to blacken his name, to permit only a passing notice in this work of his life. Some, because they cared but little to know the truth, others, to whiten the characters of the subjects of their pens, have written ill of him. His defense requires but little condemning of his oppo- nents. Of his virtues there is written; and the}' compare so favorably with those of the subjects of praise of persons who conceived that their duty in praising was to condemn George Cleeve, that the reader can but wonder that it was necessary to make any defense at all for him. The truth required no defense; but for that which is false that has been written concerning him, no defense would be offered. — The Author.] One of the two earliest permanent settlers upon the mainland with- in the present limits of Portland, Me., was George Cleeve (often writ- ten Cleeves). He came from Plymouth, England, first established himself at the mouth of the Spurwink river, in Cape Elizabeth, Me., as early as 1630, and was associated in business with a Mr. Richard Tucker, who, it appears, preceded Cleeve as a settler there. The land on which they located was contained in a grant under date of December i, 1631, by the Ph^mouth, or Northern Companj-, to Mr. Robert Trelawney, of quite all of Cape Elizabeth, and a Mr. John Winter, acting as his agent, in the year 1632, ejected them. Cleeve set up title to two thousand acres of land, including the premises at the mouth of the Spurwink, by virtue of a promise for that amount of land by Sir Ferdinando Gorges, made to him before his departure from England, as a consideration for his coming to New England to dwell. Tucker also claimed an estate in the land in question by purchase from one, Richard Bradshaw, and had been placed in possession of the land by Captain Walter Neal. The lat- ter was sent to New England by Gorges and Mason as governor of their colony at Portsmouth, N. H. It was also Neal in said capac- ity, to whom Winter resorted to oust Cleeve and Tucker from their improvements at the mouth of the Spurwink. They had constructed a house there and had prepared for cultivation from two to four acres of land about it. On Richmond island, directly opposite and near to the mouth of the Spurwink, Mr. Winter located. As the agent for Trelawney he superintended the several industries in which the latter engaged, lumbering, fishing, trading with the Indians, ship-building and other lines. There were upwards of sixty men employed at the place for many years. Much of the correspondence between Messrs. GEORGE CLEEVE 11 Trelawney and Winter is extant, has been published and is known as "The Trelawney Papers." Said valuable publication is one of the chief sources of information for this article. Under date of June i8, 1634, Winter wrote Trelawney: "At the maine we have built no house, but our men lives in the house that the ould Cleves built, but that we have fitted him some- what better and we have built a house for our pigs. We have paled into the maine a pece of ground for to set corne in, about four or five akers as near as we can judge, of pales 6 fote high, except the pales that the ould Cleeve did sett up which is but 4 foote & >^ ; he had paled of it about an aker and % before we came their & now it is all sett with corne and pumkins." Upon being ousted from their place of settlement on the Spur- wink, Cleeve and Tucker located iipon what was afterwards known as the Neck, now the site of the business portion of the present city of Portland, Maine. It is a tongue of land about three miles long and three-fourths of a mile wide; it lies between Casco (now Fore) river which is much like an arm of the sea, and a part of Casco bay known as Back cove; there is a gradual sloping of land from slight elevations at its base and point. From its southern side along Casco river, at its central portion, the rise is quite gradual to the top of the ridge which traversed its length; on the northerly side of the ridge it was more precipitate. It was on the southerly side of this tongue of land at a point nearly two-thirds the way to its end, near to where flowed a runnet of water, which continued to flow until recent j^ears, near to the present corner of Hancock and Fore streets, where stood the house of the right worth}' and valiant George Cleeve. The Indian name for the land was Machigonne — a bad camp. Cleeve stated that his title to the tract on the Neck which he claimed, was by virtue of a royal proclamation of King James giving to every subject of his who would transport himself to the English colonies in America, one hundred fifty acres of land and the same amount in addition for every other such person thus transported at his own expense. The man who long relied for pounds, shillings, pence or even for acres of wilderness in America upon a promise of the goggle^ eyed, rickety James, Rex, "of blessed memory," like the man who built upon the sand, would come to grief. Cleeve propped a title to a tract on the Neck with the promise of James, until there opened a prospect for acquiring a possibly better title to it and more from another source. The fact is that the royal promise of James for one hundred fifty acres, had served Cleeve better than had the knightly promise of Sir Ferdinando Gorges for two thousand acres. In the case of the latter it was not in his power at the time to bestow what he had promised, and because of this want of power it probably was that Cleeve did not, upon being ousted from the tract on the Spurwink, select elsewhere another tract of two thousand acres under his war- rant from Sir Ferdinando. However this may be, the knight in the spring of the year 1635, was granted the territory which he erected into his province of New Somosetshire which included the territory of the present state of Maine along the coast, from its western boundary to the Kennebec river. Cleeve was in a position to ask for and Sir Ferdinando now had the right to give him, a deed to two thousand or more acres of land. 12 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Cleeve and Tucker were busy men during those j^ears beginning with 1632. The temporary house erected by the voyager, Christopher lycverett, some years before on an island in the bay, probably was their shelter for the time being; the following year they erected the first building on the Neck constructed there b}' white men. The unbroken forest to the water's, edge had to be subdued, so much thereof as would serve their purposes, and its products furnished them with material for houses and other buildings such as they needed for their enterprises, trading with the Indians, fishing, and perhaps manufacturing lumber and pipe staves. Thus the two men were engaged for several years. With the year 1636 their troubles commenced which required the presence of Cleeve in England for a time. Prior to that 5^ear the government of the planters had been little more than an agreement among themselves for conserving the peace. But in the year 1636, the sovereignty of his province was assumed by Sir Ferdinando and he set up a government for the ordering of the people. A court was instituted for the trial of civil actions and other matters. Sir Ferdinando had never been granted by the crown the sovereignty of the province, hence the government he instituted was without authority. His commissioners were large land owners of the province, Episcopalians, and quite all enemies of Cleeve. They appear to have considered themselves vested with genuine authority from some source and proceeded to worry and harry Cleeve. He on his part never recognized the government. The man who is charged with being litigious, never brought an action in the court nor answered a writ or summons it issued to him. At the March term of the court he was sued on account and judg- ment was rendered against him; at its September term execution issued to lev}' on his property. Nothing came thereof. Subse- quently when courts were legally established in the province, the matter in difference between Cleeve and the plaintiff, was left to arbitrators who found a balance due the plaintiff, which Cleeve undoubtedly paid. Also at the March term Cleeve was fined five pounds for "rash speeches." He, perhaps, had unhesitatingly pro- nounced the gentlemen composing the court to be without valid authority to their pretension, and in turn they had deemed his speech to be "rash." The word, brash, would serve fully as well for any legal significance that is conveyed. Right crude was English law in those days. The September term of this court was its last; there is no record of the exercise by it of any functions at a later date. Seemingly it could not survive Cleeve's contempt for it, and, possibly, that fine was either remitted or remained unpaid. Trelawney, too, was extending his possessions towards the Neck in that eventful year of 1636. Sir Ferdinando granted him land extending along the coast from the easterlj' boundary of his former grant, to the river Casco. In suits with Cleeve, both Trelawney and the Reverend Robert Jordan, Winter's son-in-law, claimed that the river Casco was the river Presumpscot, which latter river is several miles northeasterl}' from the river Casco, with the Neck between them. Notwithstanding that the grant of land to Trelawne}' by Sir Ferdinando laj?^ between Trelawne^^'s grant from the Ph'mouth Com- pany and Casco river, which ever river it was, the contention of both GEORGE CLEEVE 13 Trelawney and Jordan was, that the Neck was included in the grant from the Plymouth Company to Trelawney. In May, of the year 1636, Winter returned from England, and with him came the news of Trelawney's purchase from Sir Ferdinando. It stood Cleeve well in hand to inquire as to the limits of Trelawney's grants unless he wished to become a tenant to Trelawney. At the time Cleeve was ousted from the house on the Spurwink river. Winter remarked to him by the way of solace for the loss of his improvements, — and took great credit to himself for the quantity of milk of human kind- ness he must contain in so remarking — that he could become a tenant to Trelawney elsewhere; thereby meaning that Cleeve could go to some other locality in Trelawney's grant and settle. Cleeve answered that he would be "tenant to never a man in New England," so Winter wrote; which reply must have wounded the man of so much kindness, seeing he took the pains to record Cleeve 's exact words. There were other matters to take the ould Cleeve across the sea. The year is not known when he brought his wife and family to America. Prudent man that he was, he would not bring his wife and only child to a wilderness for their home until he had found a suitable place to dwell, had secured an estate and built a house. He had found a desirable locality — none better along the entire coast, and had taken possession of a tract of land there; the house he had erected would serve immediate purposes. Now to England, for the purchase of more land, for wife and daughter and to settle accounts with some pretentious gentlemen who, while acting as judges, had been harrying him. The time of his departure was in August or later; he com- menced his return trip in March, 1637. During his short stay in England he had but little time to wile away. The one with whom he chiefly had business to do was Gorges. Sir Ferdinando was hasty to bestow his confidence on and withdraw it from, another, was apt to listen too attentively to the last petitioner in his presence, and to forget what others had said who had gone before. That Cleeve deceived him there is no reason to believe; that by his address and discourse he fairly captured him, is not doubted. The tact and resources of the man can be fully estimated, when are recalled the powerful opposition he had to encounter and the difficulties consequent thereon under which he labored to secure a hearing of his cause and due consideration of his plans. Winter was constantly nagging at him, had lately been in England retailing a long list of the causes of complaints he had suffered at his hands. Trelawnej^ was at all times in England to berate and slander him. In addition, from Gorges' province there came one continuous growl from Richard Vines of Saco, Edmund Godfre}- of York, and others. The source of this concord of opposition to Cleeve on the part of the principal planters, may have been their unity of opinion in matters pertaining to religion and politics; their views upon these subjects did not accord with Cleeve 's but harmon- ized with the views of Gorges upon them. Said persons were by dint of dinning, by letters and other means, seeking to further their own.) ends at the expense of Cleeve's standing as a man among his fellow- planters. What influence did this man possess which caused him to 14 BRACKETT GENEALOGY be dreaded so badlj-? Was it that he possessed the confidence of John Winthrop, then governor of the colony of Massachusetts Bay, and of other dignitaries of that colony? Was it that he was pros- pering on the Neck? It is hazarded that such was the case; that Cleeve had, upon presenting himself to Gorges, letters of recommen- dation from men in the Bay colony who commanded the knight's respect. Once in his presence and prejudice aside, the way was clear for the masterful George Cleeve. Yet the j^ear of 1636 was one of terrific political strife and turmoil on questions which the knight and gentlemen radically differed; friction there was too between warring factions, which did not escape the keen calculator as to how matters would adjust themselves in the event that friction wore away king- craft until what remained thereof would be supplanted by another and a better craft. However Cleeve did accomplish his ends, it cannot reasonably be presumed that Sir Ferdinando had occasion to rely upon the repre- sentations of Cleeve further than they were corroborated by facts which he, himself, had knowledge of. It is noticeable that in 1637, when he withdrew his support from Cleeve, that he charged Cleeve onl}' with having been misinformed as to the progress of some meas- ure in Parliament, perhaps a bill to authorize Sir Ferdinando to establish a government in his province. When he wrote of Cleeve as "being so unworth}' " he referred alone to his conduct in the strife between him and the other planters, as to the merits of whose contro- vers3' the opinion of no one person is decisive. There will be enumerated the things which the ould Cleeve did do, of which we know, however he may have succeeded in doing them. From Sir Ferdinando for a consideration of one hundred pounds, he secured a deed of land along the coast from the river Casco to the river Presumpscot, including the Neck; well and good! With Sir William Alexander he entered into articles of agreement for the planting of lyong island in Casco ba)^ He also was granted a protection under the privy seal for exploring lake Champlain and a monopoly of trade in beaver about the lake. Quite a man of busi- ness was this George Cleeve! As has been stated, there was no legally constituted government in the province of New Somesetshire. A plan was devised to receive the royal sanction, according to whose terms commissioners were to be named, among whom was Cleeve, for the governing of the province. Cleeve had issued out of the court of Star Chamber, writs to Winter, Thomas Purchas, Richard Vines and Edmund Godfrey, to answer to his petitions presented against them. The association of Purchas with Vines and Godfrey, warrants a surmise that the act upon the part of each of the three of which Cleeve complained was, respectively, his pretense of authority as a judge to distress Cleeve by his writ. Purchas was one of the judges appointed bj' Sir Ferdinando in 1636. The procurement of these writs was not the only occasion that Cleeve had to appear before that much dreaded court. He attended, pursuant to its command, and gave his testimony in the presence of the king to the integrity and loyalty of John Winthrop, to such pur- pose, wrote the bigot, Cotton Mather, that "the king expressed himself most highly pleased therewithal, only sorry that so worthy a GEOR.GE CLEEVE 15 person should be no better accommodated than with the hardships of America." The contract of pecuniar}^ benefit to Cleeve which he made while in England, was the purchase of the property mentioned, by far the most valuable estate of any in the province. It is not known that he took any steps in furtherance of the enterprises of Sir William Alexander in the fur trade. Though not resulting in pecuniary ben- efit, the assistance he had rendered his friend, John Winthrop, and the Bay colony did not go unrewarded. Much did he, himself, stand in need of the aid of friends during the year 1637, and the following years. The news of his doings while in England raised a storm of protest, and from every town in the province went forth an outcry against Cleeve which was carried to the ear of the proprietor. The Episcopalians living in the province were so maddened at the pros- pect of being ruled by a commission of canting Independents that it alone was a test of endurance. Trelawney took the lead and being in the presence of the good natured knight, won his case. He went so far as to accuse Cleeve of having shot his hogs. Winter had writ- ten him that the savages or the wolves had killed some of the swine; there was nothing more on which to base the accusation. Winter was far too discreet to charge Cleeve with having committed an offense, without proof. Trelawney was on Ihe other side of the ocean and could safely risk the utterance of a slander or two to carry his purpose. It was soon after Cleeve's departure for New England, about the first of April, 1637, that 'I'relawney, in reply to a letter which he had received from Sir Ferdinando, wrote him anything but complimentary of Cleeve; he reviewed how tenderly he had been when ousting Cleeve from the house at the mouth of the Spurwink, who had willfully "sate down in another place and that in the middle of the best of my patent;" then continues with that Cleeve had killed his hogs, disturbed his plantation and had stirred up the Indians against him to gain their trade. That virus-generating loss of trade with the Indians so blinded the mayor of Plymouth that he could not correctly read Winter's letters; that, or other cause so blinded him, or else he told a whopper. The efforts of Trelawney to disparage Cleeve in the estimation of Sir Ferdinando Gorges, were to subserve his purposes and interests. Trelawney occupied a position in the business world which enabled his unsupported word to carry great weight. He was a member of Parliament, the ma^'or of Ply- mouth, a merchant of wealth and a supporter of King Charles. The times were fruitful of events which would operate to draw closely together kindred spirits in support or defense of a common cause. Hence, it is not surprising that Trelawney was successful in his endeavors to supplant the favorable opinion which Sir F'erdinando had of Cleeve. In July, 1637, Cleeve went to Boston and unfolded to Winthrop the plan of government v/hich Sir Ferdinando had approved for his province. It provided for the supervision of civil affairs by commis- sioners named by him of whom Cleeve was one, Winthrop was another, and of the several others, nearly all were dignitaries of the colony of Massachusetts Bay, and quite all of them Independents in religion. One in particular was Sir Harry Vane, the identical Sir Harry from whom Cromwell asked the Lord to deliver him. Gover- 16 BRACKETT GENEALOGY nor Winthrop had no inclination to burden himself with the affairs of roystering strong-headed Episcopalians, the most of whom he well knew personally. He would not accept the commission. Under the circumstances Cleeve could have had but little inclination to accept an appointment, and the others named refused their consent to serve. So the establishment of a provincial government was again postponed. In fact, in 1637, Sir Ferdinando was not authorized to establish such government. The good opinion which Sir Ferdinando entertained of Cleeve, was of short duration; Trelawney soon undermined it. After he had once worked the change in the knight's mind respecting Cleeve, it was confirmed and fortified by the planters in the province, writing to him their complaints of and objections against Cleeve. In a letter written in August, 1637, to Winthrop, Vane and others named with Cleeve to act as commissioners for governing the province. Sir Ferdi- nando begs their pardon for having associated Cleeve with them in said capacity, he "being soe unworthy." He mentions as the source of information of this unworthiness, several letters written by Vines and others whereby he became informed how Cleeve had misrepre- sented their conduct towards him. It is quite apparent that the per- son to whom the knight last listened, was the one in whose favor he decided to act. As no one accepted the appointment of commissioner made by him, and he was without power to appoint commissioners, Sir Ferdinando could well have waited to learn whether or not the gentlemen addressed were in any way huffed by having been associ- ated with Cleeve in the capacity mentioned. In the letter, Sir Ferdinando authorized those to whom it was addressed to investigate Cleeve's conduct towards the other planters. Trelawne}' had done his work well indeed! The result of this direction for an investiga- tion, if anything, was not detrimental to Cleeve. He continued to remain on intimate terms with Winthrop, which is evidence that nothing developed to hurt him in that good man's estimation. It is quite probable that no investigation was entered upon in the matter. Cleeve did not screen from publicity acts of his of interest to the peo- ple. He never had an5^thing to fear from the truth becoming known as to what he said or did. A contest with him ever meant legal pro- ceedings or arbitration. Nothing serv^ed his purposes better than to bring a matter in dispute to an issue. He certainly would have approval of an investigation of his acts by a committee composed of the parties named, and would have enjoyed bouts with his accusers before them. The extant records fail to disclose the cause of the enmity and opposition to Cleeve on the part of the several large landowners in Maine. Certain it is that it was not because of an}' personal rela- tions or from association as neighbors, for his opponents dwelt all along the coast; Godfrey at York; Vines at Saco; Cammack and Jocelj-n at Black Point; Winter and Jordan at the mouth of the Spur- wink; the two latter were the nearest to Cleeve and the^^ were ten miles from him. Their opposition against him perhaps grew out of their differing from him in religion and politics, and through their prejudice in these matters were easily martialed b)' Winter, as Trelawney 's agent, to serve the latter's ends. Grave indeed must have been the charges against them and strong the proof to sustain GEORGE CLEEVE 17 the charges, when Sir Ferdinando became so far convinced as to their truth as to act in the premises and proceed to organize a new- government composed of the canting Independents of the Bay colony and George Cleeve as commissioners, and exclude from having any share, quite all of the Episcopalians of his own prov- ince. It will be remembered that this was done but shortly after his commissioners, under the recently defunct government, had fined Cleeve for making "rash speeches." Clearly there was political contention of a serious nature among the planters, Cleeve standing single-handed against the others banded together by religious and political ties. Yet this lone Independent goes to England and, in the face of the united efforts of the Episcopalian lights of the province, procures from their Episcopalian proprietor, so far as he is able to give, a commission for a government in which he is named a commis- sioner and the}^ are ignored. Hence, the growl in unison from every town in the province. Against the united protest and charges of the planters no defense was allowed Cleeve by Sir Ferdinando. The good knight was prone to listen to Trelawne^^ the loyalist M. P., as againstCleeve, the round- head. Little is known of Cleeve during the year 1638. At all times he was actively engaged in his different business enterprises, was alert to his interests and thoroughly conversant with the trend of political affairs. The loss he had sustained in the friendship of the proprietor not onl}^ grieved him ^but also made uncertain what his future course would be. The loss of favor meant the loss of patronage. In 1639, the king conferred upon Sir Ferdinando the right to establish a government in his province; he was given quite dicta- torial powers in the matter. He proceeded to set in operation his plan of government and to appoint the officers whose duties were therein set forth. The name of the province was changed to Maine. Cleeve was not recognized, was not appointed to an}- office. The legislative and judicial powers were conferred upon commissioners of whom there were several. The establishment of a legal tribunal in the province was one thing which Cleeve had much desired for many years. The commissioners held their first term of court in March, 1640. Cleeve promptly commenced actions against Winter to recov- er the value of the improvements he and Tucker had made at the mouth of the Spurwink, and for disturbing his possessions on the Neck; that is for claiming that the Neck was within Trelawney's grant. In each action judgment was rendered at the September term of the court, in favor of Cleeve. The damages in the first men- tioned suit were assessed at eighty pounds. Though a majority of the commissioners were unfriendly to Cleeve the chief commissioner or deputy governor, Thomas Gorges, a kinsman of Sir Ferdinando, was a man of probity and learned in the law for his day. He had been selected by the proprietor to install the new government. While he remained in the province and was permitted to decide suits at law in accordance with the facts and legal principles, the large interests of Cleeve were secured to him. That he and the other commissioners thought well of Cleeve as a citizen, had confidence in his principles and entertained a high estimate of his capabilities, are shown by the fact that although he was one of the chief litigants before the court, he was appointed foreman of the grand jury. 18 BRACKETT GENEALOGY The ould Cleeve did not let slip anj^ opportunity to collect his judgment against Winter who strenuously endeavored to avoid mak- ing pa5'ment. With thirty men the marshal of the province strove to make a seizure of property at the mouth of the Spurwink and on Richmond island. However, the attempt was without success. Win- ter's men were too strong for the marshal's force. Exciting time that must have been ! Winter was harassed in various other ways, so he wrote Trelawney. Also, Winter wrote that if the damages were paid to Cleeve, "heare ar divers which ar Cleeve's creditors that gape for this mone}- & I know not how it will be gotten back again beinge he is so much in debt." A ludicrous figure a man cuts, when, while hiding from an ofl&cer of the law to evade the collection of a debt by recover}^ upon judg- ment, he worries about the debts which his judgment creditor owes. Under the conditions, Winter could well consider the payment of debts which he himself owed. There was no person w^ho, as creditor, was pressing Cleeve at the time, or at any other time, on accounts which he did not dispute as to his liability for the amount claimed. There has been noted the one suit that was ever brought against him on account, where he did not have a good offset. Winter's attorney, Edward Godfrey, went to England to appear in the suits against himself, Purchas and Vines, brought by Cleeve in the Star Chamber court and, in the suit brought against him, secured a judgment against Cleeve for twenty pounds costs. The record of the court of the province shows that at its September term in the year 1640, there was considered the question whether this judgment could be col- lected by any proceedings based thereon in said court. Cleeve contended that there was no power to make levy in New England on a judgment of the Star Chamber court; that he would answer from whence the writ was issued. Vines, the future deputy governor, much concerned himself about those twenty pounds and wrote Winthrop to know whether collection could be made b}^ levy under execution issuing out of the local court. More yet a while about those twent}' pounds. If there were other creditors pressing Cleeve the records do not show it. Winter, under date of October 7, 1640, wrote Trelawney without mincing matters, that the marshal in attempts to make levy under the execution, was prevented from so doing by force; "But our men forced them away," is the language then employed. Again under date of October 19, less than two weeks later, he wrote in an entirely different strain ; that while going in a boat to a ship in Casco bay to deliver letters to be carried to England, he was arrested on a war- rant, issued by the commissioners, for having resisted by force the attempts by the marshal to make levy under the execution; that no force was used to prevent the levy — the men doing nothing more than putting up a show of fight and bluffing. In the first letter, Winter wrote the facts with a view to the approval of his conduct by Trelawney. When he wrote the second letter, he was conscious under the grip of the law what was the legal purport of the facts and, therefore, denied them. It was said of Winter that he was a discreet man; such discretion as he showed on this occasion was at the expense of his compunction in misrepresenting the truth, which was small indeed. GEORGE CLEEVE 19 In the same letter Winter wrote that when he was arrested in Casco ba)^ in order to secure his release, he was compelled to give bond for his appearance in court; that he dare not meet the marshal, any of his deputies or an}- of the constables, as all had some writ to harry him with, so persistent was the ould Cleeve. That Winter had reason to be on the lookout for officers of the law is certain; in February, 1641, he was compelled to go to Boston for carpenters and on his return trip was forced to put into the harbor at York where resided Thomas Gorges, the chief commissioner. He was arrested brought before the chief commissioner, and, as he wrote Trelawney' "bound in a band" of one hundred pounds with a surety, to appear at the next general term of the court at Saco. It appears that it took two "bands" to hold Winter. When the court did meet at Saco, the chief commissioner was very wroth on Winter for his temerity in defying the officers with a show of force, and threatened to make short work with the plantation at the mouth of the Spurwink, in case of more opposition of the kind. The costs of the marshal were required forthwith in the sum of thirty pounds and were furnished to the value in beaver skins. Truly the ould Cleeve was making a very good use of the newly established government, was making Trelawney 's superiirtendent feel the strong arm of the law. While the suits brought by Cleeve at most would result as to Winter only in annoying him, the outcome of the one for disturbing his possessions on the Neck, if the judgment of the court was per- mitted to stand, was fatal to the pretension of Trelawney that the Neck was included in his patent. It will be seen that Trelawney did not propose to abide by the decision of the tribunal established b}' Sir Ferdinando in his province; that the latter allowed himself to be influenced by the representations of Trelawne}', M. P.; and that, kinglike, by the might of his will alone, regardless of the merits of the controversy, he would cause to be rendered such judgment against Cleeve as would please his powerful opponent. Such was the justice which Cleeve would receive if the genius of the man did not rise to the emergency. It will be of interest to the descendants of Cleeve to know the truth concerning the matter wherein he has been charged with treachery to his benefactor; also in justice to the memory of Portland's first settler the truth should be written, for what is false has been published for more than a century. There was no right of appeal to higher authority from a decision of the commissioners of the province. The judgment which they rendered in favor of Cleeve, in the case involving the title to land on the Neck, was final. However, as in England, proceedings for the settlement of title to land admitted an appeal from a trial court to one of greater jurisdiction, in instances to the House of Lords, the proposition was broached in 1641 at the June term of the court held at Saco, that the matters in dispute between the litigants be left to a board of arbitration of five members. Seemingly, the purpose was for the board to serve as a tribunal to review the proceedings, in the manner of an appellate court. Bonds were to be given to abide by its decision. The proposition was agreed to. When a man has won his cause; when wi.at he claims has been established to be his by law, is in his pc3session; and, of his own volition, he submits his title 20 BRACKETT GENEALOGY to be passed upon anew and binds himself to abide the result, he stakes everything upon the justice of his cause. His opponent risks nothing. Such respective!}' were the chances of Messrs. Cleeve and Trelawney before the arbitrators. The board decided in favor of Cleeve on every point with the single exception of the amount of damages which was reduced from eighty to sixty pounds. Not for one minute was there an intention on the part of Trelawney to abide b}' the arbitration. Shortly after the adjovirn- ment of the court, arrived letters under date of June 29, 1641, from Trelawney to Winter and also letters from Sir Ferdinando to the commissioners. A copy of one of the latter was enclosed in Trelaw- ney's. To enable Winter to full}' understand its contents, Trelawney wrote "he hath ordered that they (the commissioners) take more care for the future, and in another speaks of his owne knowledge of Casco river;" then Trelawney adds, "I hope they (the commis- sioners) will leave you and all my tenantes in peace and eject Cleaves on your new tryall from his dewellinge." This time they would be prepared for trial; witnesses would be brought from England; the "salvages" would be seen and from them would be learned which stream they called Casco river. Winter was cautioned to have a care lest Cleeve should corrupt the savages; thus wrote honest Trelawney of the Long Parliament. In May, 1642, Winter wrote Trelawney that Thomas Gorges, the chief commissioner, refused to reopen the case until he heard fur- ther from Sir Ferdinando. That the worthier Gorges did hear from Sir Ferdinando, is evident; for, under date of July 19, 1642, from Bos- ton Winter wrote Trelawney, "Mr. George & the rest of the Justices of our province have promised to take a review of Casko about 10 dales hence. I do purpose, God willinge, to attend them." The plan of Trelavvne}- and Sir Ferdinando was to nullify the judgment of the commissioners; the act would be a revolutionarj' one in effect, though the act of the government itself, and thus was an act of tyranny. The chief commissioner would not proceed until fully advised and had received positive orders direct from Sir Ferdinando to pla}' the part of highwayman. There was but one way to foil them, viz., to overturn the government itself — a considerable task for one man to do. But Cleeve did not stop with half measures. In neither old England nor New England was there a man who better than he could judge the political situation, or better than he could predict what was to follow events as they successively happened. Right well, too, did he know the steps about to be taken by his opponents. It was time for him to act. The letter which Winter wrote to Trelawney under date of July 19, 1642, closed with the information that "Cleeves is com for England." The ship on which he sailed was the "Eleanor" of Eondon, Mr. Jugle, master, was freighted with tobacco and had been blown into Boston harbor after having been fourtee^h. da5's at sea. She had lost her masts and "stopt heare in MassacKusetts bay to new mast," Winter wrote. She was in the harbor from Ma}' 9 to June 4, 1642, which latter date was that of the departure \>i Cleeve for England. The "Eleanor" sailed the better because o^- her new masts, and reached Eondon town in safety. The ould Cjiee^e, then quite three score and ten years of age, was in a country whos*. main business GEORGE CIvEEVE 21 was overturning governments. All of its people were trjang their hands thereat. There were tumultuous and troublesome times in that year of 1642, and worse for somebody were to follow. The fair- minded, honorable, energetic George Cleeve, gentleman, of Casco Bay in Sir Ferdinando Gorges' province of Maine, who had always abided his trust in others doing justice between man and man, had hit upon another course to defend his possessions, one not so different from that which his honorable opponents had resorted to. In I^on- don the gentleman was with several ideas of value, and well able to cope with Trelawney of the I^ong Parliament and with all comers who may have designs upon his thousands of fair acres across the wide Atlantic. Well does it stand the gentlemen of the province to write what they may know as to his plans; for Winter to advise Trelawney of his departure, for Godfrey to call him a "turbulent fellow," and for the Reverend Robert Jordan to caution Trelawney, that he was sure "Cleaves is wel nigh able to deceave the wisest brain." There was no need to employ deception. That Cleeve would defend his rights as rigidly as he had daringly jeopardized his title to the estates granted him, when the justice of his cause was his guarantee for success, he will surely do, howsioever great is the out- cry against him. What was sometimes known as the Plough patent, which was granted as early as 1630, by the Plymouth Company to John Dye and others, contained a tract forty miles square extending along the coast of Maine from Cape Porpoise to the Kennebec river, and included Saco on its western and Casco on its eastern boundaries. It ante- dated by several years the patent granted by the Plymouth Company to Sir Ferdinando of the same and other tracts which he erected into the province of Maine. It was called the Plough patent for the probable reason that the emigrants sent by the patentees to settle upon the land, came in the ship "Plough." Its proper appellation was the Province of IvIGONia. Cleeve was in the province when the emigrants arrived in 1630-1, who, however, did not long remain. He was, therefore, acquainted with the grant of the province of lyigonia and of its legal status and perfection, and knew its value in competent hands. And now in the year 1642, with full knowledge of the situation, the ould Cleeve had "com for England." Mr. William Willis, in his history of Portland, while candid and alwa3^s truthful, when he knew the truth, nevertheless, in several instances, has done the memory of George Cleeve rank injustice, though not intentionally nor with indifference, but from accepting as authorit}' the loose statement of those who had written of Cleeve in a careless way, and who sought rather to justify their notions as to the earl}^ history of Maine, than to make known the facts; he did not investigate as carefully as he should nor properly, weigh the matter he collected, which had he done, he would at least have been able to praise much more and to censure much less than he did praise and censure the first settler of Portland. Mr. Willis wrote: — "The government seemed now to have been placed on a respect- able footing and to have afforded hope of permanency, but in 1642 the civil war broke out in England, the influence of which extended to the colonies and destroyed all that Gorges had so long labored to 22 BRACKETT GENEALOGY establish. He was a firm Episcopalian and royalist and joined the king's party with the same zeal which governed all his former life; although he was more than seventy years old he did not hesitate to buckle on his armor and trust himself once more to the chances of war in the defense of his principles and the person of the king. But interested individuals were not idle to take advantage of this state of things to aggrandize themselves and to gratify feelings of jealousy and hatred against those who were unfriendly to them or stood in their way. Among such circumstantial evidence would seem to place our first settler, George Cleeve. Early in 1643 we find him in England." It alone remained to Cleeve to go to England. But for the change in the source of favors brought about by the revolution ' 'our first settler'' would not have had a place in America which he could have called his own. Cleeve went to England in June, 1642. Dur- ing that and the following year, the king's troops made steady prog- ress against the Parliamentarian forces. The prospect was never gloomier for the latter than at the time and for months following the period when George Cleeve was in London. It is manifest then, that he took his chances on the outcome of the war as much as could Sir Ferdinando Gorges. In no sense did Cleeve take advantage of the ruin of the latter. The man who voluntaril}^ submitted his title to the Neck to arbitration, because his opponent had no remedy by appeal, as was the method in England, rather than be charged with unfairness as he, himself, deemed fairness to be, was not the man to take advantage of another when helpless and friendless. He met powerful and active adversaries in the flush of victory, and won h s cause too, the ould Cleeve did, without a dishonorable act upon his part. With knowledge that Gorges and Trelawney were supporters of the king, that hostilities had commenced between the contending factions in England, that he was about to be deprived of his estates by the might alone of the proprietor of the province of Maine, and what was of more avail, with full knowledge that the Plough patent antedated the patent to Gorges, this very active lone republican of Casco Bay went to London, persuaded Sir Alexander Rigby to pur- chase the Plough patent, to appoint him deputy president of the province of Ligonia and to confirm in him his title to the land deeded to him by Sir Ferdinando. Not so ver}^ bad for one old man to do! The person to whom Cleeve resorted for aid to accomplish his ends, was Thomas Morton, he of Merry Mount fame. The two were associated in a way when Cleeve was in England in 1636-7. Morton was then connected with affairs relating to the colonies in America, either as an employee of Sir Ferdinando, or of a company in which he was interested. During 1637, Sir Ferdinando had him discharged, "casheered" he wrote Winthrop, for an alleged deceptive practice. When Cleeve again visited England in 1642-3, affairs had so turned themselves that Morton was the man above all others to aid in circum- venting Sir Ferdinando and Trelawney respecting their dealings with Cleeve. Morton was in New England in 1622-3, and while there kept the saints mindful that he was to be prayed for. Probably his worst offense, to them, was the erection of a maypole at Mount Wal- leston, about which he and a few jubilists circled to the left. It was GEORGE CLEEVE 23 the first pleasure resort started on the Western Continent. A form- idable expedition was planned against Morton, under the leadership, of the redoubtable Miles Standish, which came upon Morton when quite all of his men were away among the Indians purchasing beaver pelts. Morton sought another clime, his followers scattered and the saints turned their attention to the development of the witch indus- try. If there were a person whom a Puritan delighted in orally excoriating, it was Morton. So extreme was their hatred of the man that another having to do with him became a subject of their male- dictions. Even by Kdward Winslow, the recollections of the service, of Cleeve through the giving of his testimony in behalf of the Bay colony to such purpose, in the presence of the king, as has been related, were forgotten. Under date of September ii, 1643, he wrote Winthrop: "As for Mr. Rigby, if he be so good, honest and hopeful an instrument as report passeth on him, he hath hap to light on two of the arrantest known knaves that ever trod on New England shore to be his agent, east or west, as Cleeve and Morton." The clause fol- lowing is devoted to Morton only. Though Cleeve was not spared by the writer, he delighted in distinguishing Morton above all other knaves. The author of the "New England Canaan" was to a Puri- tan, like a red rag to a bull. Colonel Rigby, though an Episcopalian, was a warm supporter of the cause of Parliament. To interest him in a colonial undertak- ing in the tumultuous period of 1642-3, bespeaks the tact, enterprise and force of character of George Cleeve. The Deputy President of Eigonia arrived in the province in the fall of 1643. Trouble enough there was to follow; those ardent, head- strong, proud Episcopalian royalists, while the war continued, could be compelled by force only to be governed by an independent in religion and a republican in politics, one whom they so much feared as they did Cleeve. Around Casco bay there were a few planters who were grantees of Cleeve, and there were others in his employ; quite all had a community of interest with him in protecting their own and his estates, and for this reason they would become supporters of the new government; so, the Deputy President could proclaim the new govern- ment at his home where there would be recognition of it by a consid- erable portion of the people. At Casco Bay he announced his authority as Deputy President of Eigonia, under its President, Sir Alexander Rigby, and appointed his oflEicers for the governing of the province. There was no undue haste; the court which served for legislative purposes as well as judicial, was not to be held until the last of March, 1644. Plenty of time was given to the opposition in which to fume, to fret, and to submit. The interval also served the Deputy President in which to discover upon what and whom he could rely for support. No man he feared; nothing he tried to do and failed; nothing of advantage was left undone with available means to do it, and no task was attempted but with the best of means at hand for the purpose. Right forward he moved with not a backward step; most fearfully in earnest was the ould Cleeve. Those rebels must be subdued ! The means for so doing by force was the colony of Massachusetts Bay, thoroughly republican, if she but chose to act. The struggle between the contending parties in England, then at its 24 BRACKETT GENEALOGY height, did not permit either of them to notice or to consider the pig- my settlements strung along the Atlantic coast; they would belong to the victor; so no assistance was to be expected from Parliament yet awhile. The Deputy President called upon the Bay colony for aid. Its authorities declined to employ force, but would write a letter to the recalcitrants, as though in the year when victory followed the banners of the king, that a letter from them would have any influence with a party of Cavaliers, in inducing them to submit to the new government. Clearly the colony was prepared to hazard but little on the outcome of the war. The center of the insurrection was at Saco. There gathered Richard Vines, the deputy governor of the remnant of Sir Ferdi- nando's province of Maine, and his royalist supporters, Henry Joce- h'U, Robert Jordan, Edward Godfrey and quite all the large land owners, grantees of Gorges or of the lord's patentees; there they held court and defied and threatened Cleeve. It is noticeable that their bumps of pugnacit}^ swelled as their hopes were raised for the success of the king's cause; that when their hopes were high they contem- plated roughshod proceedings, and that when low or despondent were they in hopes of his success, they were contented to resort to petty annoyances. Not for a day did Cleeve cease to press them, to persist in his authority over them, and to endeavor to deprive them of hope of assistance from the colony of Massachusett Bay, to whose authori- ties they were continually writing for aid. The Deputy President never had a cause of action or claimed a right, whose justice, or his title to, he would not submit to arbitra- tion. Let him but have the chance of winning upon what he believed was lawful, and he ever stood ready and willing to take that chance. No one could be fairer than he, but his opponent must also be fair with him, or over would go board of arbitration, court of law, government or anything that stood in the way of the doing of what was right and proper. The Deputy President proposed to Vines to arbitrate; he secured the consent of all of his adherents to a proposal for arbitration, and to an agreement to submit to whichever govern- ment, Rigby's or Gorges', the arbitrators should say was the rightful one, until the question was determined by higher authority. The proposal necessarily carried with it a measure for peace. It was not accepted. The arbitrators were to be men of the colony of Massa- chusetts Bay. There were no exceptions taken to the parties named as arbitrators. Vines represented that he had no authority to submit the interests of Gorges to arbitration. An excuse must be offered that the neighbors mav not think he was afraid to trust them. It is noticeable that in 1646, when the Cavaliers in England had not the ghost of a show of winning in the war. that then a proposition to arbi- trate was accepted by the Gorges faction with the result that upon the hearing, the arbitrators were unable to decide anything of importance relative to the rights of the respective claimants. However, in 1644, tlie hopes of the king's party were high; then there was no thought of arbitrating, could not arbitrate, had nothing to arbitrate. With tlie Deputy President, justice was ever the same and eternal, however things went with Cromwell; at all times he was willing to arbitrate. So, when Mr. Tucker came to Saco as the bearer of the offer for arbi- tration, Vines had him arrested and released him only upon giving GEORGE CLEEVE 25 bonds for his appearance at a time named. Of course no good can follow, but Vines has special cause for anger at this Tucker who is so loyal to the Deputy President and has been so active in securing adherents for the government of Rigby. Vines will have to explain his course to the authorities of the Bay colony who have been expect- ing that he will not resort to harsh measures, until it has been deter- mined which government is the legal one. Let Vines, in writing to them, premise the account of his proceedings against the bearer of an offer to arbitrate, howsoever he will, with complaints of "the evell practices of Mr. Cleeves and Mr. Tucker tending to the ruin of the province;" finally he must confess in his letter the wherewithal for the ould Cleeve to convict him out of his own mouth. The injury resulting to the losing cause of the Gorges faction by this rash act of the arrest of Tucker, prompts it to the use of threats, until once more news is brought of a favorable turn of affairs for the king whose plans had been sadly disarranged by the loss of the battle of Marston Moor in July, 1644. Parliamentary negotiations with the king with- out reckoning with the army, could again give rise to hopes to Cava- liers so far distant as Maine, where they once more grow pugnacious. Vines, the indiscreet, holds court at Saco in March, 1645, where the Rev. Mr. Thomas Jenner of the Puritan persuasion is, and who is at outs with Deputy Governor Vines. Right faithfully does the reverend gentleman depict to the Puritan authorities of the Massachusetts Bay colony as to how Deputy Governor Vines violated his word to "Your Worshipfuls" with respect to keeping the peace; how said Deputy Governor had issued a warrant for the arrest of the Deputy President of Ligonia and his faithful Tucker and by force of arms had arrested another adherent of the Deputy President, a Mr. Henry Watts, who for the time being, chose to acknowledge the Gorges government, rather than pay a fine; how to subdue the Deputy President and the Rigbyites, said Vines and Company "have fitted themselves with bilbowes and ordained Capt. John Bonython, Colonel General." The reverend gentleman has a complaint of his own against Vines, whom he charges with having advised some of "My parishoners not to pay me stipend." He concludes with — "Truly, I thinke verily, that the maine motive which stirs them to be so violent against Mr. Righbie's conduct, is their manifold debts to the people in the Bay & else wher. Now, so long as they have the stafe in their owne hands, they care not. No man scarce durst aske for their owne much (less) to sue for it." Certainly, with a wrought-up divine on the subject of money matters, to depict the doings of Vines and Company to the^Bay peo- ple, it was not necessary for the Deputy President to send to them his tale of woe; the divine would do the whole business, which he did do; so, we hear nothing from the Digonian officials. The Deputy President, in a contest, drew to his aid everything serving a purpose therein, and made attacks all along the line. As his opponents were Episcopalians, it was well to patronize the Inde- pendents. The Rev. Mr. Jenner held services at Casco. Directly upon his return from England to Casco, the Deputy President encour- aged the settlement there of a minister of the Puritan faith. In a letter under date of January 27, 1644, in phrases of the pious of those days, he advised Winthrop of the Rev. Mr. Jordan's "vile reproach- 26 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ful terms concerning the church of Christ in this land, " and how "they seeing us about to settle ourselves under the ministry, and that we are in hopes that the Lord will gather a church amongst us; this causeth them and there prelatticall counsellor (Jordan) to raidge, which will insite you to assist us so much the rather." Thus in advance the ould Cleeve took occasion to spike any guns which Vines et al may have across the bay. Upon the petition of Cleeve to Parliament in 1642, a commission issued to Winthrop, Arthur Macworth (a partisan of Vines) and another to take the answer of lawyer Godfrey and Richard Vines, to articles of complaint which had been filed against them, presumably by Cleeve, and to take the depositions of the witnesses who had been named to prove these articles. What Godfrey and Vines were charged with has not been learned. Vines stated that if he incurred the penalty for what he was accused, he and his family were ruined. They certainly had no cause of complaint as to the parties composing the commission. Macworth was prejudiced in their favor and they had no reason to doubt the probity of John Winthrop. Seemingly they had only to fear the truth becoming known; hence their deter- mination never to appear before the commission. It is pleasing to read how Vines not only carried out this determination, but actually tried himself, and in so solemn a manner as to mislead eminent histo- rians into the opinion that his accuser, George Cleeve, was tried and convicted of forgery. Lawyer Godfrey was not as badly frightened as was Vines; how he managed to avoid the proceedings his biogra- pher does not relate. The Deputy President did not forward the commission to Win- throp until February 2, 1644, directly after Tucker's arrest at Saco, when he was the bearer of the offer of arbitration. Under the cir- cumstances, the information of the issuance of this commission must have been a surprise to Messrs. Godfrej^ and Vines. It kept them guessing as to what else Cleeve had up his sleeve and busy avoiding the proceedings. In those days of unsettled authority, both in the colonies and in the mother country, there was favorable opportunity to evade legal proceedings, because of the lack of power to enforce them in those localities where the strength of the contending factions was nearly equal. Such was the condition in Maine. Nothing more came of the proceedings than wiggling and squirming to avoid answer- ing the articles of complaint. What further was done than to examine a few witnesses by ex- parte method, does not appear. The matter was moved in but slowly, for in August, 1645, Vines wrote Gov. Winthrop complaining that he "had some hard measure in commis- sion that came from Parliament;" that means had not been afforded him to "vindicate myselfe from ClcA^es his most unjust accusations against me to the honorable house of Parliament, which may cause the utter mine of myselfe and family." He continues in the letter about the sad predicament to which he is reduced; that he dare not leave his family to go to Boston because of mischief that might befall his family from Cleeve; how Cleeve sent him a daily threat of his downfall if he did go to Boston; that if he went there "I would 1)^ fast or go home without my leggs." Clearly, Deputy Governor Vines did not want to go to Boston. Why he thought there was intention of be-legging him, the records do not disclose. It is not GEORGE CLEEVE 27 known for what crimes the Puritans be-legged offenders. Any way. Vines was in sad straights. Better sell one's belongings and leave the country, than to lose one's legs in Boston in those days. In October, 1645, the Gorges faction held a court at Saco; quite all the recalcitrants were in attendance, and judging by the records of its proceedings, their chief business was to pay their respects to the absent Cleeve and prepare a certificate of good character for Vines. He, as we have seen, would not appear in Boston before the commis- sioners appointed by Parliament, to answer the articles of complaint preferred against him by Cleeve; could do better in his own court in Saco, where, whatever the result, he would not be be-legged. Accordingly he proceeded to try himself. There were filed two affi- davits of which one was sworn to by nine persons, including Arthur Macworth, one of the commissioners named by Parliament. It reads as follows: "We whose names are hereunto written do testify upon our oaths that we never gave to Mr. George Cleves of Cascoe in the Province of Mayne in New England (authority) to prefer any petition or to exhib- it any articles in Parliament against Mr. Richard Vines of New Eng- land aforesaid. Neither did wee either see or knowe of the said arti- cles or petition until the said George Cleaves did last come out of England. Neither can we testify any such things as are exhibited in the said petition or declared by his articles against Mr. Richard Vines by the said Cleaves." If the parties were named as witnesses by Cleeve as competent to prove the charges he had preferred against Vines, it would have looked better in the latter had he adduced their evidence in the proper tribunal to show that they were not thus competent. Surely, they would not be be-legged if they went to Boston. The other affidavit was signed by Mr. Francis Robinson; it reads much the same as the foregoing with this additional clause: "And I doe more over testify that Mr. Thomas Jenner, Minister of God's word, told me he asked Mr. Cleaves why he putt men's hands to a petition they never saw & he said his answer was that Parliament bid him doe it." That is, Parliament bade Cleeve commit forgery! Any way it would have been better to have had the oath of the Rev. Mr. Jenner who was present, to what he heard Cleeve state, rather than that of a person who heard the Rev. Mr. Jenner's say as to the matter. Per- haps the judges attached much importance to the testimony of Rob- inson, who was courting the Rev. Mr. Jenner's daughter (not with the father's consent) and, therefore, thought that Robinson ought to know fully as well as the reverend gentleman himself. Assuredly the truth is that Cleeve was required to name the wit- nesses by whom he could prove the charges he had preferred against Vines, and was directed by a committee of Parliament to give their names in writing, which then directed that these witnesses be sworn before the commissioners. In any event, as the facts were, neither Robinson nor other witness stated that his name was affixed to any document by Cleeve, meaning thereby that he signed the name so as to purport to those to whom the document was to be pre- sented, that it was signed by the individual himself. It is to be regretted that so eminent a historian, as was Mr. Willis, mistook 28 BRACKETT GENEALOGY these affidavits and the proceedings in the Saco court as evidence that Cleeve was charged with, and tried for, committing forgery, though he thought that no great consideration should be attached to the outcome, as Cleeve was not permitted to be present to defend himself. Had there been a pretense that forgery had been committed, how easih' Macworth, who was one of the commissioners appointed by Parliament, could have advised with the other commissioners, one of whom was John Winthrop, and thus quashed the proceedings against Vines through making known the facts. However, as results were turning out. Vines became impressed with the belief that the Barbadoes had a better climate than had the province of Maine, was safer for one's legs; so, with his family and certificate of good char- acter he departed thither, and b}^ his going the province lost a most excellent magistrate and gentleman. The October term of the Saco court in the year 1645, Lawyer Godfre}' thought a good opportunity to secure a judgment against Cleeve on that old demand for costs in the Star Chamber court pro- ceedings. The Deputy President never did constrain himself to recognize the judgment of a court conducted by the recalcitrants. Hence, lyawyer Godfrey died with this sum owing to him, as he believed, — died in a debtor's prison on Ludlow street, London, some twenty years later. Worse men have had a better fate, as he, himself, was deserving; for he was a man of man}^ sterling qualities. During the year 1645 Mr. Winter died. It is not found that he was active in opposition to the Deput}^ President; the latter does not mention him in any of his letters. Winter had reason to recollect that terrible time in 1 640-1 when Cleeve pursued him so vigorously on land and water, and, therefore, was not participating in politics in these later stormy days. The fact was that the Deputy President had effectually squelched all pretensions of Winter and Trelawney (who too died that j-ear) to any claim to the Neck. Winter's son- in-law, the Rev. Mr. Jordan, was becoming conspicuous, of whom the Deputy President will have to take notice and to whom he will la}^ down the law, shortly, in matters of religious practice. The ould Cleeve makes matters ver)- interesting for all his opponents along the man)^ lines afforded him, and keeps them busj' too, as this active reverend gentleman will learn at a later day. The territory along the coast from the Piscataqua river to Saco, remained to Gorges; in extent it was considerabh^ larger than Ligonia and had a larger number of inhabitants, quite all of whom were bent on the destruction of Rigbj-'s proprietary government of Ligonia. Their number, added to the Gorges partisans in Ligonia, made quite a formidable showing and far exceeded the followers of Cleeve. Said territory constituted Gorges' province of Maj-ne after the province of Ligonia was recognized by the English government, and it remained to his heir until 1652. The Gorges faction Sleeted Henr}'- Jocelyn to succeed Vines as Deputy Governor of Ma}-ne. If Vines was indiscreet, Jocelyn was next to insane in his method of opposition to the Deputy President of Ligonia. Jocelyn was for strong measures. His residence was at Black Point, probably fifteen miles from the home of Cleeve, and there and at other places he commenced to gather his men whom he armed and drilled, to make civil war indeed, if some one as foolish as GEORGE CIvEEVE 29 he can be found to war with him. All this is known to the Deputy President at Casco who writes it to Winthrop under date of Februar}- i8, 1645, in terms as follows: "At which time, they having made a party of neare an hundred (as we are informed) to set upon us & violently to resist Mr. Rigby's authority & so take us and our partie & slay us or deale with us at their pleasure." The Deputy Presi- dent requested a few armed men from Massachusetts, for the protec- tion of the people, but none were sent. However, nothing deterred him from holding court in March at Casco Bay on the Neck. There the officers and the people of Ligonia assembled and awaited the coming of the bold cavaliers. The Rev. Mr. Jenner tells what hap- pened. As was the custom he preached a sermon on the opening of the court and made himself indispensable in various ways, as was the wont of divines in those days on quite all occasions. Mr. Jocelyn came with his company armed with guns and swords. The Deputy President and his company were unarmed. After the Rev. Mr. Jenner had discoursed, Mr. Jocelyn with his company took a position about forty rods from where were assembled the people of Ligonia, and the next morning proceeded to read the riot act, enjoining the Ligonians to submit to the Gorges government. This much was accomplished; that stipulations were entered into for arbitration, as had been proposed by the Deputy President a year earlier, with Governor Winthrop and others of the Bay colony as arbitrators. This also in addition happened,- viz., that the Deputy President in no uncertain terms forbade the Rev. Mr. Jordan "to administer the scales of the covenant promiscuouslj^ & without due order & ordination within the province of lyigonia." And still further, continues the Rev. Mr. Jenner: — "I must needs acknowledge to their high commendation that both Mr. Jocelyn and Mr. Cleeve carried on the interaction very friendly like men of wisdom and prudence, not giving one unbehold- ing word each together." Then this Sphinx, as a worthy historian has spoken of him, imperturbably watched the approach of the rebels with Colonel- general John Bonython at their head, all armed with bilboes, as they crowded on the shore of Casco river and are ferried by the boatload to the Neck; unfalteringly, for all of their braggadocio, stood his ground at the official building, as they march b}^; never for one minute wavered or lost his self-control ; and when the time came, he did not forget to give the Rev. Mr. Jordan a lick with the rough side of his tongue. We are left to conjecture as to how Colonel-general Bon5^thon, Deput)^ Governor Jocelyn and Chief-counsellor Jordan accommodated their band of bilboe bearers during those bleak March days. However, the Deputy President was a cheerful, hospitable, genial host, no doubt, and had stocks of hogs and goats and deer and fish by the ton, and cellars of beer by the tun too. Rest assured that all were well served and treated and long remembered the day when Colonel-general Bon3'thon at the the head of the forces of the Province of Mayne led the attack on the people of the Province of Ligonia; and how they were, one and all, fairly captivated by the ould Cleeve. Well also did they and the people of Ligonia remem- ber how the Deputy President, the Deputy Governor, the Colonel- general and (of course) the Rev. Messrs. Jenner and Jordan met in the 30 BRACKETT GENEAIvOGY court room and there discussed at great length their differences and proposals; how in the end they agreed to do the very thing the ould Cleeve was always willing and desirious of doing, viz.: to arbitrate the question as to which government had a legal existence. After two or three days of confab Jocelyn and his forces retired. Gov. Winthrop had advised both parties to abide their differences and each had acted thereon. Nothing came of the arbitration, as, the arbitrators did not find the proofs of either party sufficient for the purpose of an award. However, within a few months arrived the decision by the Commissioners for the Colonies. It was in favor of Rigby, and Cleeve was at once recognized by all factions as Deputy President of lyigonia. We have ver}- little information as to the composition of the gov- ernment of lyigonia. There were a number of assistants who, with the Deputy President, constituted the general assembly whose powers were legislative and judicial. For twelve j^ears George Cleeve was the ruler, the Deputy Presi- dent. Not a single incident happened to cast reproach upon his administration, and but one to ruffle the calm of peace which the peo- ple of Ligonia enjoyed during a period when, in England and her other colonies, there were more or less of turmoil and rigid political restraint. The sturdy old republican Deputy President suffered no religious strife in the province, or other strife. Strange it is that there is extant no records of the proceedings of the general assembly, save that referable to the estate of John Win- ter, in the view that the government of Cleeve was followed by that of the government of Massachusetts Ba}- whose duty it was to secure and preserve such records. That courts were held and laws were enacted under which rights became vested and which, in subsequent years, were respected, are evidenced by that title to the Trelawney grant in the Jordan heirs, is solely founded upon a judgment of the province of L/igonia; yet there exists hardly a scrap either of the judi- cial or legislative acts of the general assembl}^ other than as noted. Nor have we but little more as to the events happening in the province. It is worthy of remark that this gentle calm in civil mat- ters followed as chaotic a state of affairs, short of actual warfare, as can well be conceived. The happenings of a day, one with another, were so much alike, the seasons through, that the story of the lives of the people is told in the relation of their manners and customs. Never was there a greater plenty of so man}' comforts of life more generally enjoyed by the settlers, nor was there ever a longer contin- uance of uninterrupted enjoyment of the fruits of labor, when so slight effort insured so bountiful a harvest, than was their lot under the rule of Cleeve. Wrote John Jocelyn — "Nine miles eastward of Black Point lieth scatteringly the town of Casco upon a large bay, stored with cattle, sheep, swine, abundance of marsh and arable land, a corn-mill or two, and stages for fisherman. * * * They have a custom of taking tobacco, sleeping at noon, sitting long at meals, sometimes four times a da)' and then drinking a dram of the bottle extraordinary. They feed generally upon as good flesh, beef, pork, mutton, fowl and fish, as an)' in the world beside. Their servants, which are most English, will not work at less than half a crown a day, when they are out of their time." GEORGE CLEEVE 31 It is to be regretted that more information has not been preserved as to those halc^'on days in I^igonia, when the province was ruled by a just and upright man for twelve years, who had completed his three score years and ten before he commenced to rule. We could the more vividly realize how completely this Arcadia was due to Cleeve's own efforts, if we were able to correctly imagine the chaos that would have been his opponents, had they been in power, alone due to their greed of gain, their spirit for revenge and their desire to humil- iate. There is no reason to believe but that at all times his rule was as vigorous as it was just. One who could worry a person of the character of John Winter, so persistent and stubborn as was he, as Cleeve worried him by writs, executions and orders, with constables, deputy marshals and marshals, with posse on land and sea, night and day, and along the entire coast of the province of Maine have these dogs of the law^ ever on the watch; besieged him in house, boat and ship, at home and abroad, week in and week out, harried, pursued, and finally bound him "in a band;" all this to collect a debt, — such a one would not fail to most effectually enforce law and order when it became his duty to do so. At no time would his rule be "feeble sway." The death of the proprietor. Sir Alexander Rigby, in 1650, was an occasion which the chronic recalcitrants could not let slip by without some kind of a demonstration, that their hand at the business might not lose its cunning. The Deputy President, in lieu of mulcting them heavily and committing them to prison, took the milder course of put- ting up with their opposition to the proprietary government of Rigby, until it became necessary for him as a matter of duty to report the sit- uation to Sir Alexander's heir, Mr. Edward Rigby. Cleeve went to England in 1652, in which year the new proprietor addressed a letter to the several gentlemen of the province of whom complaint had been made, in which they were advised in cogent terms to desist in their schemes or they would be forced to submission. Cleeve thus struck and hit hard; rebellious methods ceased. If the Deput}' President, in his official capacity, ever did any thing that will not stand the test of criticism, it was his act in allowing the property of the estate of Robert Trelawney to be sold to satisfy the demand of a few hundred pounds which the estate of John Winter had against Trelawne3^ The latter was in prison at the time of his death, and quite all of his property in England had been confiscated. His heir was his son of the age of eight years, and his large inheri- tance in the province of Ligonia was sold to satisfy said demand. The Rev. Mr. Jordan, who was the administrator of the estate of Winter, had married Winter's daughter and was the purchaser of the Trelawney estate. The Deputy President concerned himself in the matter no further than as his judicial power was invoked by the petitioners in the proceedings. That he could have prevented the sale, is probable, and that he did not, is the act that may be criti- cised. The Deputy President was not the public officer to permit himself to do more for one than for another of the people of the prov- ince which he ruled. The ould Cleeve had suffered from the part Sir Ferdinando Gorges as proprietor, had taken against him in his contest with the child's father. A part like the one pla5'-ed by Sir Ferdinando was not to his liking. So, while the sacrifice of the child's 32 BRACKETT GENEALOGY estate ma}- excite s^-mpath}' of those who read about its having been done, there is plenty- of ground for justification of the course of the Deputy President in the matter. Let it be considered what a grand opportunity was presented to the Deputy President, in the course of the legal proceedings that were to effect the transfer of title to the Trelawney lands from the Trelawne}^ heir to the Rev. Mr. Jordan, in which to exact from the latter a deed of release of all claims to land north of Casco or Fore river, to which Trelawne}' asserted title under his patent, as one of the conditions under which those proceedings would be allowed to be consummated as to lands in said grant on the south side of said river. Let it further be considered how consonant it would have been with the character of Cleeve, had he been the man that worths- historians have pictured him to be : — for instance, if, as he has been charged with doing, had he profited bj^ the misfortunes which befell Gorges on the outcome of the revolution in England, at a time when Gorges was his benefactor and was helpless for making a defense — how strictly consonant would it have been with such a character to have brought the not over-scrupulously reverend gentleman to under- stand that the Deput)^ President of Digonia would not permit judg- ment to be rendered in a court of the province relative to title to lands which the ould Cleeve claimed was in him, unless to confirm title in him. But nothing of the kind took place. The Deputy President was as honest, just and upright a ruler as the ould Cleeve was man, and would know nothing about the latter' s title to land unless the ould Cleeve came into court in the regular way. Before the departure of the Deputy President for England in the year 1652, the colony of Massachusetts Ba}' discovered that its patent was quite malleable from little hammering, was much inclined of its own power to extend, like a cankerous growth, its boundaries that were tractile but not elastic. Upon the death of Governor Win- throp the colony became ambitious. About the year 1650 the patent began to extend itself around the ba3\ As the colonj^ of New Hampshire had been annexed in 1640, the stretching process began at the Piscataqua river, at the time the boundar}^ between the Bay colon}' and the province of Maine which recognized as its proprietor the heir of Sir Ferdinando Gorges. A goodl)- number of the people who had settled in the province, were Independents in religion and had come from the Bay colony. The Episcopalians, adherents of Gorges, whose abilit}' to change their allegiance when to their advantage was something admirable, were not constrained by con- science to make anj- sacrifice for the sake of their proprietor, at a time when England was ruled by the Commonwealth. Their show of opposition to the purpose of the colony was the feeblest and the cheapest known, that of a protest, in which Law3'er Godfre}^ joined, and then accepted office under the usurper. Compared with what remained to be done in the stretching line, it was an eas}^ task to stretch the patent of the Bay colon}- over the little province of Maine. The act Avas completed in 1652. But its power in the line noted was simph' wonderful, as shown by the wa}^ in the 3^ear 1672 it extended over a part of the Duke of York's province adjoining Ligonia on the east. In that year, one, Munjoy, was employed to run a north line of the colony's patent, which he did in accordance with the direction GEORGE CLEEVE 33 of its authorities as to their pretension as to its northern limit; he then informed the authorities that — "If the honored commissioners were pleased to go twenty min- utes more northerly in Merrimac river, it would take in all the inhabitants and places east along and they seem much to desire it." It was accordingly done and said inhabitants were "took in." This new departure of the Massachusetts Bay colony meant trouble for the Deputy President. So formidable an antagonist as it was, for next-door neighbor, and claiming all one possesses, necessa- rily meant a conflict. Great as she was, she moved cautiously when she laid hold of lyigonian territory. Right keenly did she fear that old aggressive, active, energetic Deputy- President. As noted, he was in England in the year 1652; he returned in the year 1653. Before his return, a portion of the people of Saco recognized the jur- isdiction of the Bay colonj^ The other towns in the province, par- ticularly those in its eastern part, faithfully supported the Deputy President, who successfully maintained his authority until the year 1658. During this period his efforts were seconded by the Episco- palians of the province under the lead of the Rev. Mr. Robert Jordan and Henry Jocelyn. These men held office under the Ligonian gov- ernment, were assistants, members of the general assembly, and were among its staunchest supporters in these days, ' It is pleasing to note the difference in the character of the oppo- sition by the Deputy President and by the officials of Gorges' prov- ince, to the claim of the Bay colony; 'that of the latter was like the squeak of a mouse as tabby devours it; of the former to the roar of a lion upon hearing an intruder into the solitudes of his retreat. And the intruder paused too, for six years did nothing more than pause, solicit, implore, — never threatened. First, there were inquiries into the title of each by the respective claimants, a friendly investiga'tion upon disputed points and the inter- change of several letters, all of which took up a great deal of time. Finall3^ in the year 1657, the Bay colony felt warranted in issuing its mandate for the people of Ligonia to send representatives to meet its commissioners at York, a place in the recently sequestrated prov- ince of Maine. The mandate was ignored. The commissioners sought to make themselves terrible by trumpeting forth that repre- sentatives should be sent to meet them in Boston in October, 1657. In lieu of the people sending representatives, the aged Deputy Presi- dent, whose forte it was to join issue with an opponent, sent a letter to the general court with the information of "the resolution of the inhabitants to deny submission" to the Bay colony. In the light thereof, the general court was unanimous in the opinion that it was best for the present to "surcease any further prosecution" of its claim. The general court surceased in its brow-beating tactics only; such course as it had been pursuing availed but little against the indomitable Cleeve. It next adopted a policy of cajolery to seduce Cleeve's following, and was successful in its purpose. Cleeve could be stranded, but nothing the Bay colony could hold out to him would make him unfaithful. In July, 1658, the people of Ligonia submitted to the claim of the Bay colony. As has been noted, the people of Saco had submitted as early as 1652. In Saco there was a consider- able settlement of Independents; others of the same persuasion con- 34 BRACKETT GENEALOGY stituted a goodly portion of the settlers in the several towns of the province. Nearly all of them were immigrants from the Ba}' colony and favored its pretension in that the province of Ligonia was a part of its territory. These Independents had been partisans of Cleeve in his contest with the Gorges faction. The latter were his partisans in his contest with the Bay colony; they were quite all Episcopalians, as was Rigby. Their leading men readily deserted Cleeve in 1658, upon the promise of being honored by office and the exercise of local power. Cleeve for years had successfully played off Independent against Episcopalian and maintained Rigby's government. When both parties left him he was alone, it is true, but he had performed his duty; to try and do more in behalf of Rigby would have been futile. He himself could have no objections on religious or political grounds to the government of the Bay colony, for with its people on those matters he was in full accord. In the face of these considera- tions and against great odds, he alone had maintained the Rigby pro- prietorship by his tact. When he submitted to the rule of the Bay colony he did so with honor. He was the soul of honor. The province of Eigonia had not been of any pecuniar}^ advan- tage to Edward Rigby; perhaps, after his experience with it for eight years, with its incumbent strife and worry, he may have considered as a bargain the relief which was afforded him when the Bay colony discovered that the province belonged to her and took charge of it; and, like the man living near Michigan city, who bartered forty acres of land for a calf and considered that he had doubled his profits by deeding the stranger an eighty in lieu of a forty, Edward Rigby would have thrown in b}- the way of lag-gniappe another such prov- ince, if he had another, and thus doubled his relief, had the Bay colony taken the pains to secure his consent to the transaction. Historians writing of Cleeve assume that, at the time of the change of government in 1658, he had lost his influence and was run down in a financial way. There is nothing to warrant the belief that he had lost his political prestige further than that on the organiza- tion of the new government he was not appointed one of the associate judges. He was not wholly overlooked, for he was appointed one of the town commissioners. However, the associate judgeships were, it is hazarded, turned over to Jordan, Jocelyn and other Episco- palian lights as a part of the bargain between them and the Bay colony in return for their submission to its claim; to their tender mercies Cleeve was to look for justice. Certain it is that Jordan and Jocelyn were appointed associate judges. When these same judges in 1662 were plotting against the sovereignty of the Baj' colony, to whom did it look to sustain its authority at Casco and the adjoin- ing towns? To no other than George Cleeve. In 1663 and 1664 he was chosen a member of the general court, which latter year was the last during his life that the province of Maine was governed as a part of the Bay colony. Nor is there but little to warrant the belief that he was in financial straits. Of his large holdings in real estate he had retained quite all until 1657, except the tracts which he had deeded to different members of his family. In the j-ear 1657, he commenced to dispose of his land granted to him by Gorges. Dur- ing that year and the next he sold several tracts about the bay prin- cipally to parties of the Bay colony. In September, 1659, Cleeve GEORGE CLEEVE 35 sold his homestead, all east of Clay cove, reserving the use of the house and cleared lands during his life, and by the end of the follow- ing year he sold the remainder (the Hope Allen farm) of the grant of Gorges to him. It will be observed that he had disposed of that part of his estate claimed by Jordan; that he made no disposition of any considerable portion of it until the danger was imminent that the Bay colony would acquire the sovereignty of the province by means of a deal with the Episcopalian settlers, and then he sold — to whom? To Independents of the Bay colony. If Jordan plucked anybody he would pluck them. There is no evidence that he had squandered what he had received from these sales, and surely he was as well off financially with the proceeds of them as he was when he owned the land, as he probably got its value. The Rigby grants to him, what- ever they were, he still retained. In referring to the course of Cleeve while Deputy President, when came before the court of which he was a member, the proceed- ings whereby the Rev. Mr. Jordan acquired title to the Trelawney estate, the editor of the Trelawney Papers (Vol. Ill, Doc. Hist, of Me., pp. 382-3, foot note), says: — "Whatever may be said of Cleeve it must be admitted that he showed magnanimit}^ in his action in this matter. In 1648 when this settlement was made, Cleeve 's influence must have been consid- erable ; yet he acted in favor of Jordan who had always been inimi- cal to him, and after his loss of influence, pursued him piteously and that, too, in his old age." That Jordan piteously pursued Cleeve, may have been the fact; but an account of the pursuit much reminds one of the story of the hawk's seizure of the weasel, in the matter of the hawk's willingness to cry quits. There were other matters that arose to occasion Cleeve anxiety at about the time the Rev. Mr. Jordan took upon himself to reward, in his peculiar way, Cleeve for his magnanimity, which will be mentioned in their order. It is gratifying to know that Cleeve fared ver}- well through it all, — was present when the other fellow toed the mark for the last time. Under the laws of the colony of Massachusetts Bay, in some instances the land in a town which had not been granted upon the incorporation of the town, was the subject of grants by the people thereof through the townsmen or selectmen. What appears to have been an attempt to dispose or take possession of property of Cleeve, land which he claimed to own, through the agency of the people to grant land and privileges, upon Falmouth becoming incorporated in 1658, was engineered by Jordan. A proposition was made by him to erect a mill upon the Presumpscot river which he called (out loud,- probably, for the first time in a dozen years) Casco river; he secured the signatures of several of the planters, to a petition, in brief, expressing their consent to, and approval of, his scheme to build the mill, and setting forth how greatly to the advantage of the people it would be to have a mill on that river. The people who thus gave their consent and approval, with two exceptions, lived along the Presumpscot river or quite ten miles therefrom to the south side of Casco river. It is noticeable that all were inhabitants of Falmouth, and, with two exceptions, were old time opponents of Cleeve. It is quite certain that an attempt was made to grant lands belonging to 36 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Cleeve, or which he claimed, as the like attempt was made bj^ the people residing in other towns in the province to grant the land of large land-owners among them respectivel)' . A committee appointed by the general court to investigate the complaints of such land- owners, reported under date of October 25, 1660, upon the complaint of Cleeve, that the evidence to show title in him to the land in ques- tion, was not adduced before the committee; that "the townsmen of Falmouth be ordered not to dispose of any lands which are within his grants or patents until this court takes further orders." So Cleeve thus triumphed in this matter. In the county court of the county (York), in the year 1659, Cleeve was defeated in an action he brought against one Francis Small, to recover land, which Cleeve claimed was included in a grant to him, probabh' by Rigby. At the same term Thomas Elbridge living at Pemaquid, Maine, and Cleeve were parties to sev- eral actions. One, in which the latter was plaintiff, was for five hun- dred pounds on account. Elbridge made no defense. A person who is creditor for so large a sum as this action was brought to recover, certainly was not in destitute circumstances. Cleeve was defendant in three actions brought by Elbridge, but made no defense. One was to recover in debt for fifty pounds ; a second was for "defama- tion" in which judgment was given for the plaintiff for the sum of fifty pounds ; the third was for assault and batter}'- "for striking of him;" judgment was for costs. Cleeve could have felt flattered at being mulcted in a fine, when quite ninety years of age, for success- fully chastizing a gentleman from the province of the Duke of York. Possibl)% too, the defamation of said gentleman consisted in hi's hav- ing been trounced b}- a man old enough to have been his grandfather. Defamation of character in those days, particularly in regions where the science of the law was in so raw a state as it was at that period in the province of Maine, consisted of anything said or done by one about or to another which displeased him. Elbridge was the son of an early settler at Pemaquid. The dealings between Elbridge and Cleeve were perhaps in commodities. There is no other information than given by the records of these actions concerning their transac- tions or difficulties. That relating to the action for defamation, shows that the court also directed that Cleeve should make an acknowledge- ment of his offense when the court shall appoint, which it ordered to be in presence of the court and at Casco the next public town meeting. Two of the five judges of the county court, count)^ of York, into which was erected the portion of Maine deemed to be a part of Mass- achusetts Bay colony, were Robert Jordan and Henry Jocelyn; the others were of the Gorges faction. It is quite apparent that Cleeve might well expect from the court, the bent of two of whose judges it was to humiliate and harry their old time opponent, nothing less than the annoyances he put up with. There is no better illustration of their determination in this matter, and of the crude notions of law pre- vailing, than is afforded by the following incident : At this term of court as the record reads — "Mr. George Cleeves presented for deny- ing to vote for magistrate and saying that if the people would vote for Mis Clark to be a witch he would vote." In his biography of Cleeve, Mr. Baxter's version as to the import of the foregoing is, that Cleeve declared he would as soon vote for GEORGE CLEEVE 37 Miss Clark to be a witch as to vote for Jordan to be a magistrate. And for making this statement Cleeve was indicted. Jordan was a judge of the court until sometime in the year 1662. It is hardly thought that the animus of this man toward Cleeve, as consonant with his character, whether as a judge or in other capacity, would only permit him to charge Cleeve or incite others to bring charges against him, with or for anything less than he was guilty; at most, the court record furnishes nothing worse than that Cleeve was charged with assault and battery. Of little purpose is all we read in the record of this court to prove that he was turbulent, quar- relsome or litigious. We now have twenty-eight years of his life before us and by the evidence it furnishes, not only is it disproved that he was either turbulent, quarrelsome or litigious, but also it is proved per contra. The record of this term of court tells us yet another tale; and, at this point it is apropos for relating. Cleeve promptly brought action against Jordan for disturbing his possession on the Neck, for asserting title thereto under the Trelawney grant. Of necessity he had to bring the action in the court, of which Jordan, himself, was one of the judges, and the result was what was to be expected of that tribunal. Also Cleeve was compelled to com- mence more than one suit against Jordan, in all of which he was defeated. It will serve no purpose to give any further account of the proceedings than to relate one or two matters connected therewith of particular import. In these several actions brought by Cleeve, judg- ment for costs was given for Jordan; execution issued and levy was made upon Cleeve's household goods, and possession was taken of his house to satisfy the judgment which was for a small amount. It may be wondered at that, unless he were in sad straits financially, Cleeve would have suffered matters to proceed so far. We have his account of the affair which will appear at the proper place. It would be a tight corner that George Cleeve could not .squeeze out of. Over a quarter of a centur}- prior to the time we are now writing of, this same Jordan wrote Trelawney that Cleeve "is wel nigh able to deceave the wisest brain." There was no occasion to work deception then nor was there any occasion to practice it in 1660 and later. Straightforward work will most surely confound an opponent of the Jordan stamp, which, with a lucky turn of the wheel of fortune that always came for the ould Cleeve at the opportune time, will occasion the reverend gentleman to have more business to attend in Boston and elsewhere than will well serve his present purposes. No appeal would lie from the count}- court's judgment. Cleeve desired but a hearing before an impartial court; he rightly attributed his failure to win his cause to Jordan being one of the judges. Though he had no right of appeal he had the right to petition for redress the great and holy general court of the colony of Massachusetts Bay, and this he did do, on May 24, 1661. Jordan did not appear before the committee of the general court appointed to investigate the matter. Cleeve again petitioned the general court probably in the fall of 1662. That portion of the petition of material interest reads : — "Thirdly. Mr. Robert Jordan, having recovered the said action against me, takes forth the executive against me for it, as also for 38 BRACKETT GENEALOGY the cost of the court aforesaid, all of which with charges extending did amount unto the sum of 17 pounds or thereabouts, as appears by the constable's testimony, who levied it on my house and household goods and cow. Fourthly. Mr. Robert Jordan, having soe recovered and extended as aforesaid, notwithstanding did not expel me mj^ house nor took possession of it, but took my word and engagement to pay him the just sum due to him by virtue of the said judgments, which accordingly I did pay unto him. Notwithstanding which I having given him under ni}' hand that the house and goods should remain as his till the sum were paid. And though I paid it fully, yet at a court of Associates (county court) in March last (himself being one of the Associates) he sued me again for delivery of m}^ house, goods and cow and recovered against me, and hath taken them from me and holds them, the house being prized but at 8 pounds which but a little before cost me 60 pounds. Sixthl)^ At the same court of Associates in March last, having again recovered my house, cow, bed and bolster and bed clothes, my brewing kettle, pot and other goods, obtains an execution (on another judgment) directed to the constable's deputj^ to possess him the said Jordan of the said house and goods, and commanded the constable's deputy — being his own creature — to throw out all my other goods, as apparel, chests, trunks and provisions, out of doors, who so acted to the spoiling and breaking of many of my things, and whereby I lost much of my goods and writings and apparel of my wife's and many other things, to my damage more than one hundred pounds sterling. And more to vex and grieve me, he brought with him one of his own men to assist the constable's deputy, who was stark drunk, taking my kettle and pott being full or worte for beere ready to tun up, and threw it about the house and carried away the said kettle and pot and detaineth them to this day, being contrary to the law in such cases provided. And further to increase my grief he requested his drunken man (perhaps John Guy) and deputy constable to go into my wife's chamber where she was laid on her bed and very sick, who in a barbarous manner pulls her from off her bed and takes her bed from under her and the bed clothes and carries all away, m}^ wife being no less than four score years and seven years of age ; and all this done after a warrant of attachment was served upon the said house, goods and cow by said deputy constable under the hand of Mr. Edward Rishworth, one of the associates requiring the said house and goods to be responsible to answer my action of review to be tried at the next court of Associates, where, in truth I have but small hopes of good success in my suits against him, he being one of them and one that boldly said, let them if they durst, find anything against him. My suspicion being the greater for that I proved at the last court that I had paid Mr. Jordan twenty pounds towards the two executions to purchace my peace for the present, until I might by some review or complaint redress mj^ wrong, for all of which I had no allowance by any order of court, * * * so that Mr. Jordan detaineth from me wrongfully my goods and two cows, being all the cattle I had for my subsistence for the present, and hath proffered to sell my house to any that would buy it, and all this for the purpose to starve and ruin me and my family." 1 GEORGE CIvEEVE 39 The foregoing is one of the principal sources of information about Cleeve that we have, and many are the deductions that have been drawn from his statements contained in this petition. If accepted literally, the conclusion is warranted that Cleeve was in very straitened conditions financially. But it is nothing more than a specimen of very good pleading, wherein the absence of order and justice is well kept to the forefront, to invoke the interference in behalf of the pleader, the authority of the general court. In the proper connection is mentioned all the depredations committed upon him by Jordan in the name of the law. Not more of particulars are omitted by him in this instance than did Jordan omit to set forth in his account against the Trelawney estate, which, among many items, included an unpaid legacy of some odd pounds to Winter bequeathed to him by Trelawney. Cleeve dwells upon the wanton waste of the beer "ready to tun up." The loss of the beer was what sorely grieved him ; little did he care for its value, but well did he know how the enumeration of such act of mere spoliation at the close of his well stated causes of action, coupled with the relation of the outrage upon his old, helpless wife, would excite inquiry as to the actual con- ditions, and afford him some measure of relief and justice. Upon reading that Jordan was successful in the suit with Cleeve, the desire arises to know upon what evidence Jordan could have relied to show title in himself to land which Cleeve was adjudged entitled to by a court of competent jurisdiction nearly twenty years before. It will be remembered that Jordan claimed title through Trelawney. One of the instruments upon which he relied to give color to his pretension that the Neck was included in the Trelawney grant, was a certificate by the judges made in 1642 when Cleeve was in England, concerning whom Winter wrote Trelawney that they were about to view the lands in question and whom he would attend "God willinge." It reads: — "That which Mr. Cleeves and the jury (trial of Cleeve vs. Win- ter, 1640) took for Casco river to be but a creek into which we saw but one little brook to run ; but the other (Presumpscot river) which Mr. Trelawne}^ takes for Casco river to be the river. It hath its issue out of a great pond named Sabadock ; the river is of a reasonable depth and breadth ; by relation of the ancient inhabitants and natives ever to have been called Casco river." The certificate was signed by Thomas Gorges, Henry Jocelyn and Richard Vines, — with what reluctance by the first named, we can fairly well imagine. In this connection is recalled that Sir Ferdinando had sold the land on the Neck to Cleeve in 1636; in 1642 'he testified (by his letter to his commissioners), in effect, that the Neck was included in the grant to Trelawney (of Cape Elizabeth) by the Plymouth com- pany. Yet in 1635 Trelawney had purchased from Sir Ferdinando land lying on the coast northerly of said grant and between it and Casco river, and it is northerly of the river that the Neck lies. Sir Ferdinando and Trelawney had determined the matter to their ends and purposes, in England, and the former had issued his orders to his commissioners. They reckoned without their opponent. If, in the light of the information which the foregoing certificate furnishes as to the design of Sir Ferdinando and Robert Trelawney, M. P., to deprive Cleeve of his land by a device of a judicial proceed- 40 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ings to accord with the proprietor's instruction to that end, to his commissioners, whatever the facts, there can blame rest upon George Cleeve for the course taken by him to circumvent Gorges and Trelawney, it will be confessed that no better proof is obtainable of his honorability in the matter. Sir Ferdinando had quite dictatorial powers conferred upon him b}' charter from the crown for the govern- ing of his province of Maine, and in this instance he exercised them b}- directing to be set aside a judgment of a court of the province, and substituting in lieu of judges his mandatories, and in lieu of law his positive commands, to further his own and Robert Trelawnej^'s private interests. To the honor of Thomas Gorges, let it be recorded, that he refused to act as a mandatory until he received the most positive direction; then acted thereupon, and left the province. One of the effects consequent upon the failure of Cleeve to win his cause of action against Jordan, was to give rise to feelings of unrest and disquietude upon the part of the grantees of Cleeve rela- tive to the validit}' of their title to the land which they had purchased from him; in one or two instances parties secured deeds from Jordan to such lands. The grantees of Cleeve in Ma}-, 1660, petitioned the general court for some measure of relief. About the same time the followers of Jordan forwarded to the general court a protest to the selection of Cleeve and another to some representative capacity by the general court, in which it was recited that Cleeve had been accused of forgerj^ and was on record for breach of oath. This state- ment clearly had reference to the proceedings in the court held at Saco in 1645 to give Vines a certificate of good character. Mr. Willis, the historian, observed that the protest showed on what terms Cleeve lived with a part of the settlers. It can but be wondered at that Cleeve managed to live with them on any terms. Did the peti- tion show the terms on which Jordan lived with the signers thereto? The latter were Cleeve's neighbors, settlers on the Neck and on land bordering Casco ba3^ It is noticeable that not a person who signed the petition, signed the protest of the Jordan faction. Thus there is instanced the state of affairs, the fury of factional and personal strife which followed the orderly, and peaceful government when the people were ruled by the aged Deputy President. Right well does the changed condition demonstrate the firmness and justice of George Cleeve as a governor and his capabilitj^ and strength of character and purpose as a man. It is quite clear that the petition and protest were but moves on the part of Cleeves and Jordan respectively, in their legal contest. No change in civil conditions or property rights had taken place as the outcome of the decision of the court of associates, or of the peti- tion or protest, and thus things stood in ver}' bad state when the eventful ^-ear of 1662 runs its course. Charles II is on the throne now, and loyal Jocelyn and Jordan imagine a great future in store for themselves. During that year an effort is made against the authority of the Massachusetts Bay colony. At the head of the opposition in the eastern part of the province are the two, and their supporters in Casco without exception are the signers of the protest. Their purpose was to set up a government under the proprietorship of Sir Ferdinando's heir. Thus Fortune plays into the hand of George Cleeve. In that year he was elected a commissioner for Fal- GEORGE CLEEVE 41 mouth and his neighbor and fellow-partisan, George Munjo}-, is elected judge of the associate court. For the first time since its organization that court is not controlled by Jordan and his partisans. Trouble ahead there is sure enough for the Massachusetts Bay colony, and to whom does it look to maintain its authority in the province of Maine — York county as it is called? To whom, but to George Cleeve. Past the ninetieth year of his age he is now prob- ably, but as active and keen and alert as in the prime of hfe. What an interesting time the reverend gentleman will have when Cleeve gets his guns into place all along the line! Plenty of time will he have to meditate in silence, to calculate the value of "beer ready to tun up." Not only disloyalty to Massachusetts Bay colony but also slandering its divines, is the reverend gentleman guilty of and must answer for. Cleeve fully advised the authorities of the Bay colony of the movements and plans of the partisans of Gorges. Under date of November 24, 1662, he wrote them of the furtherance of their plans to such perfection as the issuance of appointment to office of people in the several towns, in particular the appointment of John Guy as constable, whose commission by accident came into the possession of Cleeve; that he, himself, had read to the congregation at Casco, the order of the general court and how at other places where the partisans of Gorges were in the ascendency, its order had been sup- pressed, and in lieu thereof had been read the king's letter to Gorges upon which was founded the authority of Joceljm and others to organize another government and set up the authority of Gorges as proprietor and of themselves as magistrates under his appointment. Well does he know the vantage ground of the Bay colony in having its authority established and recognized in the province. So, espe- cially does he call attention to the necessity of having a full set of officers duly sworn, of having the full number of judges of the asso- ciate court duh' sworn; that there are two judges in open rebellion; that Mr. Munjoy, the new member, has not been sworn, — must be sworn for there may be great need of a court, he states. "Now I desire to know whether I may not administer the oath unto him," are his exact words; and cannot there be two persons appointed as judges in lieu of the rebellious two? Certainly Cleeve does not forget the reverend gentleman of whom he writes, will probably with Jocelyn, "come to our town to see what they can do there, but my care shall be to defeate there purposes in what I ma}^" This much only for Jordan, for Jocelyn is the active one, is doing and saying many things for a purpose. Of his talk worth the relating is that "two great friggots' ' are to be sent by the king to compel the colony to 5'ield the province to Gorges; "but" writes Cleeve, "I believe the ships are not yet built." This long letter he closes with another a^im concerning Jocelyn; that he "doth trumpet abroad that there are many discontented in Boston and to the westward, about the king's letter;" that is, Jocelyn seeks to impress the people of the province with the view that the people of the Bay colony are much divided on the question of retaining possession of the province of Maine. Accordingly Cleeve admonishes the authorities to be on their guard, as Jocelyn is to "raise a faction amongst us if not tymely prevented. * * * Who knoweth how great a flame a littell fire 42 BRACKETT GENEAIvOGY may kindell?" Thus he warns the officials of the Bay colony against the danger and assures them that he will maintain their government in the province. The general court at once took steps to squelch the rebellion in Maine. Jocelyn and other leaders were arrested for renouncing their allegiance to the Bay colony. The Rev. Mr. Jordan was deemed guilty of other offenses. He was an Episcopalian clergyman, was outspoken in his opposition to the Independent church and denounced in unsparing terms the saints, divines, and the civil officials of the Bay colou)^ — greater crimes in the estimation of said officials and ministers than were his acts of rebellion. At the July term of the court in 1662, he was tried on six indictments: for saying that Rev. John Cotton (dead for twenty years) was a liar, had died with "a lie in his mouth," had gone "to hell with a pack of lies;" for calling the governor of the Bay colony a rogue, and others of its officials "traitors and rebels against the king;" for "swearing commonly by the eternal God;" the fourth charge was for "breach of oath of a free- man" and of fidelity taken to the government of the Bay colony, as to which offense the record of the court reads — "Mr. Jordan his actions make manifest the truth of this charge." Also he was tried for being "an usual liar and for raising and fomenting lies," and the court record reads — "Proved." Among the witness against him were George Cleeve and Anthony Brackett. To Boston was taken the reverend gentleman and lodged in jail. The punishment was not new to him, for he was confined in the jail at Boston in the year 1654. It has not been learned what was his supposed offense or where he had committed it; in 1654 he was a citizen of Ligonia. With Jordan in jail and Cleeve a member of the general court, there was a prospect of the latter securing some measure of relief on his petition, from the judgments rendered against him in the county court, of which Jordan, at the time, was one of its judges. Fast and furious were the blows which the ould Cleeve had struck. Jordan had met with about the same success as had other persons in attacks on Cleeve. As to what was the relief Cleeve secured on his petition there is no certainty; it appears that the matters in difference between him and Jordan, were referred by the general court to the county court for further proceedings; the records of the county court do not disclose their outcome; the records for the July term in 1664, held at York, show pending between Cleeve and Jordan two actions; one brought by Cleeve for damages, the other by Jordan "for detain- ing a hog." In each suit there was default by both parties. It is inferred that they had adjusted their difference, perhaps by arbitra- tion; that Cleeve secured about all that had been taken from him, had recovered damages and one hog in excess. Otherwise the writer is unable to account as to how one of Jordan's hogs managed to get on the north side of Casco river. No further attempt was made by jK/t dan to contest the title of Cleeve to any of his grants; he never s.'* ceeded in acquiring possession of any land on the Neck. Jordan, Jocelyn and their associates had miscalculated in that the province of Maine would be restored to the heir of Gorges. In 1664, commissioners from the king arrived in Boston, and in 1665, they organized a government for Maine independent of the Bay colo- ny and Gorges, who were rival claimants as proprietors of the GEORGE CIvEEVE 43 province; this government lasted until 1668, when it <; ^llapsed for want of partisans to sustain it. In 1665, Cleeve with others living in Falmouth signed a petition to the crown setting forth the several rea- sons why the government by the Bay colony should be restored over the province and continued. Certainly there was no catering upon his part for favors; he knew not how to be either deceitful or ungrateful. However, he appears to have gotten along fairly well with the new government; his purposes were well served by any gov- ernment that let him alone and what rightfully belonged to him. Cleeve had a servant, Thomas Greensledge by name. Not every person about the bay was able to own a servant; hence, it is inferred that Cleeve was not so straitened in a financial way as some have thought that he was. This Thomas, probably, was a convivial soul, dearly loved his aged master and was in turn loved by him; had troubles of his own, did this Thomas, which imbroiled him with the ofl&cers of the law, as is to be inferred from the following taken from the records of the term of court held in July, 1666. "Mr. George Cleeves binds himself in a bond of ^20 with our soverign lord, the king, to be of good behavior towards all men, especially towards such who at any time shall be ordered by authority to inflict punishment upon his servant, Thomas Greensledge, for. his disobedience or disorders." No person who had befriended Cleeve even in his old age, had cause to complain, when in trouble, of indifference on his part. Cleeve was past the age of ninety years in 1666. It is probable that he had shielded Greensledge from arrest on some trivial charge; hence, the bond. Again we find mention of his name in the records of the Novem- ber term of the court, year 1666, as plaintiff in a suit to recover on account. No later public record of the time affords further informa- tion concerning him. It is thought that he died soon after Novem- ber, 1666. Cleeve, perhaps, was irascible and quick tempered, and on occa- sions used harsh language. It was his lot to become involved in the most trying of all affairs connected with business, that of intermina- ble litigation, and to have for opponents unscrupulous men of means and power. That he should lose his temper and soundly berate them and theirs, are nothing to be surprised at. He was inclined to live in peace with his neighbors, and he had a very quarrelsome and greedy few among them. That he was neither quarrelsome nor litigious, is shown by the fact that for the twelve years under Rigby's proprietary government he was at peace with all men, and during those years there was no person in the province who had more power and influ- ence than he. When he had succeeded in establishing the govern- ment of Rigby, instead of harrying his opponents, he at once associ- ated Jordan and Jocelyn with him in governing the province. Cleeve was never justly charged with deserting a friend, nor is it true that he was treacherous or ungrateful. On the contrary, he was entirely trustworthy and honorable in all his dealings. As a specimen of what Cleeve could do in the line of berating, the following is submitted: In 1663, one Francis Small was indicted for saying "in open court that Mr. George Cleeve was a traitor & that he would prove that sd Cleeve sayd that ye king was an Athist, 44 BRACKETT GENEALOGY a papist anc a dammed wretch in hell, with other uncivil speeches." In the record of the court one can read — "It was proved in court that Mr. Cleeve so spake." Charles I was "ye king." There is still some doubt as to what place he did go. Also the records show that in 1641 it was directed that Cleeve should "christianly acknowl- edge" his fault for having spoken (some eight years prior) of the wife of John Winter as a drunken woman, before the court, and "afterward to Mrs. Winter." Action was brought for slander, but no damages were assessed. W^e know his life full well from the time he came to America, and knowing so many good and noble things of him, we can reason- ably overlook his faults, such as we have learned of. Of his earlier life or of his ancestry, nothing has been discovered. He was prob- ably past the age of fifty-five years when he came to America in 1630. It can be truthfully said of him that for native ability, no man in the province surpassed him; for honorability in his dealings and for steadfastness of principle and purpose, no man in the province was his peer. In 18S3, an elegant granite monument was erected to the mem- ory of George Cleeve, on the eastern slope of Munjoy Hill at the eastern terminus of Congress street. It is the gift of Payson Tucker, Esq., to the city of Portland. Two hundred fifty years ago, near its site, perhaps could be seen on a clear and pleasant day, the herculean form of the man in whose memory the monument is erected, with hand shading his brow as he strained his vision to see the limits of his vast domain which bor- dered on the most beautiful of all of the island-gemmed bays on the coast of Maine. In the present time, there are few successive minutes in a day when descendants of his are not passing over its waters to and from his beloved Casco. As they glide over the bay, if they choose, they can see where, or near to where, he stood and looking, also may honor his memory with a thought. Let them think of him as Port- land's first settler. If to this they object because the distinction was by chance, then let them think of him as the Deputy President of lyigonia. If this does not please them for the reason that the hon- or was but the gift of his fellow-men, then let them think of him as the George Cleeve who "would be tenant to never a man in New England." The Christian name of his wife was Joan. Nothing is known as to her ancestry. From a statement made by her husband, it appears that she was eighty-seven years old in 1662. Cleeve had one child, Elizabeth, who married Michael Mitton about 1637, in which year it is thought that he, Cleeve's wife and daughter arrived in America. Mitton came from a very ancient and honorable family in England, where to-day the name is not uncommon. He found America much to his liking; game and fish there were in abundance. Nor did he miss the sport of relating a good stor)^ as the following shows: "One, Mr. Mitton, relating of a triton or merman which he saw in Casco bay. The gentleman is a great fowler and used to go out with a small canoe, and fetching a compass about a small island, there being many islands in the bay, for the advantage of a shot, he encountered with a triton, who laying his hand upon the side of the GEORGE CIvEEVE 45 canoe had one of them chopped off with a hatchet by Mr. Mitton, which in all respects was like the hand of a man. The triton pres- ently sunk, dying the water with his purple blood and was seen no more" (see Jocelyn's Voyages). This adventure was supposed to have occurred earlier than 1639. During that year it was related to the tenderfoot voyager, John Jocelyn, brother of Henry Jocelyn of Black Point, with sly nods and winks to the others present who, in their turn, were to relate similar yarns, each to do his best and make his wonder surpass the others; all of which Jocelyn faithfully records and serves to his readers in a chapter "On Wonders." Not the least of them is, when, on the morning of September 24, 1639, the guest parted with his gentlemen friends who had assembled at Richmond island, and sailed for Massa- chusetts, thence to England, and Captain Thomas Wonerton of Pis- cataqua, "drank to me a pint of kill devil, alias rhum at a draught." The gentleman of the triton adventure was not the one to miss the bout. He watched the "Fellowship" on which stood Jocelyn waving his farewell, until it was lost to his view; then with gun and canoe he pursued his way to the mouth of Casco river and up its waters he paddled his course to the forest shaded cottage on its bank. Mitton was a large land owner. In May, "1650, he became the owner of Peaks island under a grant from Alexander Rigby, and in January, 1650, of one hundred acres adjoining his dwelling house which Mitton "had possessed for ten years." Cleeve deeded to him in May, 1658, a tract on the northeast side of Casco river "to begin at the now dwelling house of said Mitton" which extended to Back cove and included the upper portion of the Neck. These several tracts except the one of a hundred acres, were recovered by the Mitton heirs, and include the portion of Portland owned by the Bracketts in a later day. As early as February, 1651, Cleeve contemplated the deeding to Mitton of all his large estate in Falmouth "now in posses- sion of me the said Cleeve and other of my tenants;" a part consider- ation was that Mitton was to maintain, provide and care for Cleeve and his wife. At the time Cleeve had parted with but little of his land. His intention was not only to confer upon Mitton all his land, but also all his personal property, "cattle as well as cows and calves and steers and swine, young and old." Cleeve was well adv^anced in years and looked to a life of repose for the remainder of his days. However, he changed his plans to good purpose and for just cause it is thought; a life of repose he never led. It does not appear that Cleeve deeded to Mitton any considerable portion of his estate until after Falmouth became a part of the Bay colony, at which time Cleeve disposed of quite all of his lands. There has been considerable discussion as to where was Mitton's place of residence. P'rom what Mr. William Willis wrote, it would appear that he always lived on the Neck. Other evidence shows that he resided for a time on the southerly side of Casco river, on the Widgery farm in Cape Elizabeth. The deed to Mitton by Rigby in January, 1650, of land adjoining Mitton's dwelling house which he had "occupied for ten years," would indicate that he had lived on the southerly side of Casco river for that period. Rigby owned no land on the Neck, hence it is thought that Mitton could not have dwelt on the Neck during those ten years. The deed of one hundred ( 46 BRACKETT GENEALOGY acres which he made to Mitton in January, 1650, was not at Clark's point, as has been stated by some writers, but was on the southerly side of Casco river. Mitton probably had lived on that side of the river on land claimed by the Rev. Mr. Jordan, perhaps a tract granted to Mitton by Cleeve as agent for Rigby. In August 1660, Mitton released to Jordan all claims to land which he had on the southerly side of the river, in consideration of Jordan releasing such title to him as Jordan claimed to have in lands on the Neck deeded by Cleeve to Mitton. However, it is thought that about 1658, when Cleeve deeded to Mitton the large tract on the upper part of the Neck, Mitton removed to that tract to reside. By deposition made March 9, 1 731-2, Josiah Wallis, then of Gloucester, Mass., formerly of Falmouth, Me., age seventy years, stated that about fifty-three or fifty-four years ago he "very well remembers a certain dwelling house on Sandy Point on the northern side of Fore river in said Falmouth, in which Thomas Brackett dwelt, which was said formerlj^ to be the house of Michael Mitton, and I was very well acquainted with the bounds of the said Michael Mitton's land in Falmouth * * * ." Mitton was probably an Episcopalian. Under Gorges' proprie- tary government, established in 1639, he was appointed to the ofiice of constable for Falmouth. He died between August 25, 1660, and October 7, 1661. His widow married a Mr. Harvey of whom little is known. She lived for a time in Boston; about 1680 resided with her daughter, Elizabeth Clark, and died in 1681. Mitton, by his wife, Elizabeth Cleeve, had five daughters and one son. Ann, who married Captain Anthony Brackett, was probably the oldest; in 163 1, as a witness, she signed a deed made by her grandfather, George Cleeve, to her father. Sarah married James Andrews, born in Saco in 1635, son of Samuel; he was of I^ondon and died in 1638; his widow married Arthur Macworth of Falmouth. James survived his wife Sarah, and married a second time; during the Indian wars he removed to Boston; his son James married in Boston, his cousin, Elinor Brackett, daughter of Capt. Anthony and wife Ann Mitton, and died before 1705. Martha Mitton married John Grove; he first lived in Kittery, Me.; about 171 2, he removed to Rhode Island; was a Quaker. Elizabeth Mitton was born in 1644. In 1735, she was living in Boston and made a deposition in which it is recited that she was ninety years old. About 1662, she married Lieutenant Thaddeus Clark; he had a fair education; held several important civil positions and accepted office under Andross; was asso- ciated with the Tyng-Davis faction; was killed in May, 1690, while gallantly leading a charge on the French and Indians at Falmouth. Their daughter, Elizabeth Clark, married Colonel Edward Tyng, a member of Andross' council; he was captured by the French, carried to France where he died; daughter, Elizabeth Tyng, married a brother of Dr. Franklin; other children were Edward, Jonathan and Mary. Mary Mitton, who married Thomas Brackett, was perhaps the young- est daughter. Nathaniel Mitton, Jr., was killed by the Indians at the house of Captain Anthony Brackett, August 11, 1676; he was unmarried. CHAPTER II. ANTHONY BRACKETT, THE IMMIGRANT, OF PORTSMOUTH. Nearly all persons by the name of Brackett who reside in the States of Maine and New Hampshire, and persons residing elsewhere whose forefathers of that name lived in either of those States, descend from the immigrant, Anthony Brackett of Portsmouth. In 1640, he, with several others who lived in the present limits of Portsmouth, or in the vicinity, signed a deed for a glebe; he settled in New Hampshire several years prior to 1640. There is also mention of a William Brackett as a settler near Portsmouth at as early, if not at an earlier, time than is known that Anthony Brackett came to America. Whether William and Anthony Brackett are identical in person, or whether Anthony was son of William, or was any kin to him, are matters of speculation and conjecture.- The uncertainty, or lack of certainty, upon these subjects, as well as pertaining to the time and in what capacity, Anthony Brackett came to America, make of inter- est in these connections, the early history of the first settlement in New Hampshire, as it sheds all the light we have on these questions; also said history is of interest to us, as at the place where the settle- ment was made, Anthony Brackett there dwelt all his life from the time of his coming to America, a period of over fifty-five years. One David Thomson, a Scotchman, in the spring of 1623, made the first permanent settlement in New Hampshire, at a place called Little Harbor, near the mouth of the Piscataqua river, on its south side. In the year 1622, he entered into an agreement with some mer- chants of Plymouth, England, who had obtained a lease for a term o five years, of a tract at the mouth of the Piscataqua river as a site for fisheries, to superintend their enterprise, and during the following year, in the bark "Jonathan," came to America with the men in the employ of the merchants. At I^ittle Harbor he erected fish-stages and built a house; remained there during the term of the lease; then removed to the island in Boston harbor, which bears his name, and died there in the year 1628. When is considered that there is proof, by tradition, that the early immigrant Bracketts were Scotchmen, the fact is of moment that the leader of the first colonists to New Hamp- shire who settled where Anthony Brackett lived, was himself a Scotchman, and gives rise to the conjecture that the first Brackett in America came as early as 1623, with Thomson. Soon after, or about the time of the departure of Thomson from Little Harbor, the enterprise passed into the hands of the Laconia Company, an unincorporated association, of which Sir Ferdinand© Gorges and Capt. John Mason were members. Its patent from the council of the New England company bears date November 17, 1629. 48 BRACKETT GENEALOGY The company sent to America in the bark "Warwick," which sailed from London the last of March, 1630, and arrived at the Piscataqua river the first of June following, colonists with Captain Walter Neal as governor. They took possession of the works and house at Little Harbor. At Strawberry bank, within the limits of the city of Ports- mouth, was erected in 1632 a large frame house sometimes referred to as the manor house. The enterprise was not a financial success for the proprietors; there were charges of bad faith as to the conduct of the stewards or superintendents; at the end of the third year the Laconia company decided to suspend further operations until Captain Neal returned to England and reported the condition of its affairs in Amer- ica. Neal left for England in August, 1633. His report to the com- pany was followed by proceedings to wind up its affairs, and its factor, Ambrose Gibbons, was directed to discharge the hands and pay them off in beaver. John Mason appears to have secured the in- terests of the Laconia company and the control of the enterprise at the mouth of the Piscataqua. In 1634, he sent over more hands. The lines of business engaged in were fishing, manufacturing salt, potash, kimber and pipe staves. There is mention of Mason having sent to the colony in 1634, a saw mill, and one was erected on the easterly side of the river in the present limits of Maine. In the house at Strawberry bank resided Thomas Wonerton, one of the members of the Laconia company and a superintendent for Mason. Edward Godfrey, who had charge of the fisheries, occupied the house at Little Harbor. It does not appear that any more men were sent to the colony by Mason, who died in 1635. His widow sent in 1638, as her agent, Francis Norton, but it is not mentioned that additional men came with him. The plantation did not pay expenses; the estate of Mason was in- debted to the servants, laborers and overseers for services; at so low an ebb were affairs and so poor were the prospects, that Norton was instructed to notify the people to shift for themselves. The employ- ees seized upon all the property, divided the cattle and other personal effects, each taking in proportion to his claim and what else he could; portions of the land were also allotted among them. When, in 1634, Mason sent a force of employees to the planta- tion, it came in charge of Francis Williams, who w^as appointed gov- ernor of the colony; he was chosen by the colonist as their gov- ernor when the widow^ of Mason, about 1638, dismissed them from her employ. The other settlements in the State at the period, were in the lim- its of the then towns of Dover, Hampton and Exeter; each had its respective government and were in no way dependent upon or associ- ated with one another or with other colony. Separately by its choice, each of these colonies submitted to the jurisdiction of the colony of Massachusetts Bay, became towns belonging to and a part of that colony. The last thus to lose its identity was the Mason colony at the mouth of the Piscataqua; its territor^^ included the present towns of Rye, New Castle, part of Newdngton, Portsmouth and a part of Greenland. There is extant a list of names purporting to be of those persons whom Mason sent to his plantation as his "stewards and servants." There are fifty-one names in the list and one of them is William ANTHONY, THE IMMIGRANT 49 Brackett. They are as follows: Walter Neal, steward; Ambrose Gibbons, steward; Thomas Comack, William Raymond, Francis Williams, George Vaugli, Thomas Wonerton, steward; Francis Nor- ton, steward; Sampson Lane, steward; Henry Jocelyn, steward; Reginald Furnald, surgeon; Ralph Gee, Henry Gee, William Cooper, WiUiam Chadborn, Ffrancis Matthews, Humphrey Chadborn, Wil- liam Chadborn, Jr., Francis Rand, James Johnson, Ant. Ellins, Henry Baldwin, Thomas Spencer, Thomas Fural, Tliomas Herd, Thomas Chatherton, John Crowther, John Williams, Roger Knight, Henry Sherburn, John Goddard, Thomas Furnald, Thomas Withers, Thomas Canney, John Symonds, John Penley, William Seavy, Wil- liam Berry, Henry Langstaff, Jeremy Walford, James Wall, William Brokin, Thomas Walford, Thomas Moor, Joseph Beal, Hugh James, Alexander Jones, John Ault, William Bracket, James Newt, eight Danes and twenty-two women. "Stewards and servants" as used by the author of the list, do not mean persons of service, but employees of Mason, his overseers and workmen. Nor were all the persons mentioned sent to America by Mason. Neal, Joyclyn, Vaughn, Gibbons, Comack, Wonerton, Godfrey, Raymond, and the Chadbourns were in the province prior to 1633, in the employ of the Laconia company as factors, superin- tendents and overseers. At Little Harbor, prior to 1633, were em- ployed William Cooper, Roger Knight and wife, Ralph Gee, a boy and William Dernit (the latter not mentioned in the list) . Under date of July 13, 1633, Gibbons, who resided at Newichawanock (Berwick, Me.) on the east side of the river, wrote Captain Mason that Wonerton "hath charge of the- house at Pascatawa" (Little Harbor) and had with him Williams, Cooper, et al, mentioned above. It thus appears that Wonerton assumed the charge of affairs at Little Harbor on the departure of Godfrey. In this letter Gibbons gives the names of the men employed under him at Newichawanock, none of whom appear in the list. It may be not significant of any thing; material, but it is noticeable that the first eighteen names of the list, with two possible exceptions (Francis Matthews and Henry Gee), are of those persons who are known to have been in the province prior to 1633, and of four persons employed in a capacity other than laborers who came later than 1633, viz., Francis Williams, Francis Norton and probably Sampson Lane and Reginald Fernald. In letter under date of December 5, 1632, members of the Laconia company wrote Gibbons, which he did not receive until June 7, 1633, — "We desire to have our fisherman increased whereof we have written Mr. Godfrey." x\lso, under date of Mays, 1634, from Portsmouth, England, Captain Mason wrote Gibbons, "These people and provisions which I have now sent with Mr. Jocelyn are to sett upp two mills upon my own division of lands lately agreed upon betwixt our adventurers." Other men were sent to the plantation in 1634 with Francis Williams who was appointed by Mason as governor of his colony. Query. Are the remaining names (after the first eighteen) of the list, of those persons sent over by Mason in 1634? If so, then it was in 1634 that William Brackett came to America. There is evidence, however, that Thomas Walford, one of the num- ber, was not sent to America by Captain Mason; a person by that name was in Charlestown, Mass., as early as 1628, and was expelled 50 BRACKETT GENEALOGY from that town in 1631 "for contempt of authority and confronting an ofiScer." Also, some of the persons mentioned in the list left the colony prior to the year 1640, in which the deed for a glebe was made. Neal left for England in 1633; Jocelyn was in Saco in 1637 and Comack and Godfrey were located in Maine at as early a date. The evidence is certain that the list of names is nothing more, even if it purports to be, than of those persons who were in the colony at some period as early as 1630 and as late or later than 1638, some of whom departed before others came to the colony. The thought occurs in this connection, how happens it that though Anthony was a signer to the deed for a glebe in 1640, his name does not appear in the list. A comparison of the names of the persons who signed the deed, with those contained in the list, shows that twelve of the twenty of the former are not found among the latter. The inference, in the absence of evidence that there were accessions to the colony from sources other than from Mason, is, that the list is incomplete as to names of persons who were sent by him to the colony. Anthony was married about 1635; he was the head of a family in 1640. It will be observed from such comparison, that instances occur of the same surnames of persons in the list and as signers to the deed, but with different Christian names, as Thomas Chatterton in the' list Michael Chatterton. signer to the deed; Alexander Jones in the list' John and William Jones, signers to the deed; William Brackett in the list, Anthony Brackett, signer to the deed. Are we to infer that in these instances, particularly as to the uncommon names of Chatterton and Brackett, that the bearers, respectively, of these names, were no kin to each other? or that errors were made by the author of the list, in that he wrote William Brackett when he should have written Anthony Brackett — as Anthony was a married man prior to 1638? Again, if said Bracketts were relatives, and also the Joneses and the Chattertons, respectively, were related, are we to conclude that those of such names appearing in the list were respectively fath- ers whose sons signed the deed, the fathers having died and the sons, in 1640 or prior, having become heads of families? It is for the reader to decide for himself relative to these matters; he has before him all the evidence obtainable bearing on the questions as to about when Anthony Brackett came to America and as to his relation to, or his identity with, William Brackett, if there were such a person in the colony. Respecting the latter all that is known is, that the name, Wilham Brackett, is given in the list; no further mention is made of him. If he were the father, or a relative, of Anthony, the latter did not name any of his children for him. The name does not occur in the family until later than 1750. The colony of Mason, known as Strawberry Bank colony (not called Portsmouth until 1653), came under the jurisdiction of the colony of Massachusetts Bay in 164 1. The negotiations to this end lasted about a year. Most of the settlers were Episcopalians, and were chary of submitting to the rule of the straight-jacket gentry of the Bay colony, However, as they were guaranteed the rights of freemen and full liberty in matters pertaining to religion, upon these terms the union was effected. Francis Williams was governor of the colony until the union and thenceforth for several years was one of the selectmen of the town. ANTHONY, THE IMMIGRANT 51 Mention has been made of the deed for a glebe; by it were con- veyed to the wardens of the Episcopal church for its benefit and the benefit of the local clergyman, fifty acres of land in Strawberry Bank on which then stood the church building; the land now is part of the city of Portsmouth. The signers to the deed were Francis Williams, governor, Ambrose Gibbons, assistant, William Jones, Reginald Fernald, ' John Crowther, Anthony Bracket, Michael Chatterton, John Wall, Robert Pudington, Henry Sherburne, John Langden, Henry Taler, John Jones, William Berry, John Pickering, John Billings, John Wotten, Nicholas Row, Matthew Coe and John Palmer. Of the early history of the church little is known; at intervals, a clergyman for a few years served the people as their pastor. Anthony was a' member of the church until his death; none of its records of interest to us are extant, and nothing is contained in the meager scraps which have been preserved, relative to the history of the col- ony antecedent to its union with the Bay colony, that afford us any light as to Anthony or his family. Also, the town records of Straw- berry Bank (Portsmouth) from 1641 to 1649 are not extant; it is not known with certainty in what part of the town he resided prior to 1649 However, the evidence we have, warrants the belief that he lived in the vicinity of I^ittle Harbor and the "Pascatawa" house; its site was on a peninsula now called Odiorne's point, formed by Little Harbor on the northeast and a creek on the south side; to the west was a large tract of salt marsh. It is mentioned that John Berry was the first settler within the limits of the present town of Rye, near Little Harbor, "followed by Seavey, Rand and Brackett," in 1635. It is probable that the persons named were the first to whom as col- onists land was allotted. It is ventured that the persons who, prior to 1640, located near Little Harbor, by their choice settled there, they having been in some capacity connected with the fisheries car- ried on at the place, and had their habitation there from the time of their coming to America; that upon the discontinuing of the fisher- ies they turned their attention to farming and stock raising. From 16^9 until his death it is known that Anthony lived but a mile or so south of the harbor, west of Sandy beach, on or near the stream. Saltwater brook, and on Brackett lane, now Brackett road. It is traditional that he lived near the ocean. , ,j . In the year 1649 at a meeting of the selectmen, held August 13, was voted "by common consent" a grant of a lot to "Anthony Brakit" lying between the lands belonging to Robert Pudington and William' Berry "at the head of the Sandy Beach Fresh Reiver at the western branch thereof." , u t At a meeting of the inhabitants of the town held January 13, i6s2, a grant of thirty acres was voted to "Anthony Brackite." March 4th following, at a town meeting the selectmen were directed at the next fit time^' to lay out the land "unto the people of Sandy Beach, vid. unto William Berry, Anthony Brackit, Thomas Sevy, Francis Rand and James Johnson." 4.1,^4.0 Under date of March 17, 1653, the town records read that a grant was made of land near Sandy beach, by the people, unto James Johnson, of medow 20 ackers; unto Olliver Trimmings, 4 ackers; unto Thomas Sevy, of medow 8 ackers, and upland 8 ackers; 62 BRACKETT GENEALOGY unto William Berry, of medow unto his ould hous that is by William Sevy's, 6 ackers; unto Anthony Brakit, upland 30 ackers adjoyninge unto his hous and of medow 20 ackers more; unto William Berr}^, from the littell creek next unto Goodman Brakits as much as shall amount unto ten ackers of medow between the sayd creke and the creeks mouth upon the south sid thearof, and 4 ackers of ***** wheare he hath alredy ploued upon the north sid of the creek; mor upland to ajoyn his house upon the necke, 26 ackers; unto James Rand, medow 8 ackers, upland 20 akers for a lotte." The foregoing discloses who were the near neighbors of Anthonj^ Brackett. He was granted by the town at meeting held March 20, 1656, "50 acres more land than his former grant to join with his hous and to lye in such form as it may enclose his hous, so that it be not in any man's former grant." Also was granted to him February 3, 1660, one hundred acres under provision approved by the people at town meeting granting such amount of land to each head of a family "who had come to dwell in the town." A further provision, approved at the same town meeting, was that thirteen acres of land should be allowed to each son in a family over the age of twentj'-one, to each son under that age, if married, and to each daughter over the age of eighteen years. Under this provision Anthonj^ Brackett, Jr. was granted thirteen acres and Elinor Brackett thirteen acres. They were children of Anthony, the immigrant. In all, our ancestor was granted over two hundred acres of land. The town was so sparsely settled at the time the grants were made, that the several grants to each person could adjoin one another and the whole lay in quite compact form. March 31, 1650, Anthony deeded land and buildings at Strawberry Bank (Portsmouth) to William Cotton. This would warrant a surmise that he had lived in Portsmouth prior to 1650, and when granted land in 1649 he sold his property in Ports- mouth and removed to Sandy beach in the same town. September 19, 1678, he purchased land at "Sandie Beach from Henry Sher- burne." He has usually been designated as "Anthony, the selectman." In the year 1655, at a town meeting held March 8, Anthony, Thomas Walford, William Seav3^ James Johnson and John Webster were chosen selectmen for one year. On July 10 following, three of said selectmen signed a warrant for collection of a tax to pa}^ the salary of the local minister, the Rev. Mr. Brown. Thomas Walford signed by mark thus, "V;" Anthony "Brakit" signed by mark thus, "A." In February, 1656, a meeting of the selectmen was held. Three of their number signed records b}- mark, James Johnson signing thus, "I." All the selectmen except Thomas Webster lived near Sandy beach. The following 3- ear one only of their number was chosen selectman, viz., James Johnson. Several 5'ears subsequently Anthony was again chosen selectman ; mention of the fact will be made in its proper connection. The extant town and parish records relative to constable rates for collection of taxes to pay the minister's salar}', show his name in the lists for the years 1677 and 1688 ; the tax, eighteen shillings, which he was assessed for the year 1688, is considerably in excess of the average amount of tax paid by other townsmen for the purpose. In 1666 he subscribed ^i, ids, for support of the minister. ANTHONY, THE IMMIGRANT 53 An industrious man with the prospect of acquiring a home through moderate efforts, of becoming the owner of a productive farm situated in a favorable locality near a civilized community, would have hopes of enjoying the blessings of life, of rising to some considerable degree of affluence and social standing. It is safe to venture that the life of Anthony after he settled in America, was happy, far happier and easier than the lot of any of his ancestors of whom he had knowledge. Right fortunate he could consider himself in being the posses.sor and owner of fertile land, part in natural meadow, near to the sea and in the midst of a growing settlement. Great were the advantages of reaping the full product of his labor, not only to himself but to his children whose prospects in life would be far better than his own, to whom he had hopes of leaving a fair competence. Yet he had his troubles; they began when the colony of Strawberry Bank in 1641, became a part of the colony of Massachusetts Bay. He considered that the authority of the Bay colony over the town, was usurped power ; that its laws were contrary to the laws of England. From the year 1641 the new set- tlers in the town were chiefly Congregationalists, immigrants from the Bay colony. The control of town affairs beginning about 1657, was exercised by a few of the wealthier class ; it w.as charged by many of the old Episcopalian settlers that these few "5 or 6 of the richest men of the parish had ruled, swayed and ordered all offices, civil and military, at their pleasure;" that some of the opponents of the few "though a loyal subject, and some well acquainted with the laws of England, durst make any opposition for fear of great fines and imprisonment ;" that they had been under "hard servitude" from the few had been denied "our public meetings, the common prayer, sacrements and decent burial for the dead;" also had been denied the "benefit of freeman ;" that said few had always kept themselves in office "for the managing of gifts of land and settling them" where- by the opponents of the few "were not only disabled but also dis- courao-ed for continuing in the plantation;" that said few had "taken the greatest part of their lands in the plantation into their own hands' ' and other ' 'men that had been in the town for many years have no lands at all given them, and some that had lands given them " the few who controlled the town "had disowned the grants and laid it out to others." In 1665 when the King's commissioners for the settlement of affairs in the colonies, arrived m New Hamp- shire, to them was presented a petition signed by sixty-one of the settlers setting forth their hardships and grievances, and praying to be relieved from Puritan rule. One of the signers was Anthony Brackett; his signature is his name — not his mark. Perhaps he hadbeen taught to write by his children. _ Consequent upon the presenting of the petition or as a result of the unity of effort upon the part of its signers, the affairs of the town were no longer wholly controlled by the Puritan faction ; it appears that the old settlers dared to assert themselves. In the spring ot 1667 Anthony was again chosen selectman. It is probable that he was a courageous, even-tempered, equitable-mmded person, he prop- er one for the position in time of strife and turmoil, with public pelf and spoil at stake. We are privileged to presume from the fact of his election to the office at this eventful period, that he was a man 54 BRACKETT GENEAIvOGY of note and standing among his townsmen, forged himself well to the front in time of emergency and ever stood ready with others to bear the misfortunes that fell to them, or with them share the weal of the town. No more protests or petitions do we find to 1680. In that year the government of the Bay colony over the province of New Hampshire ceased, and a government was organized for it having no connection with the government of any other province. The new government was composed of a president and council ; also an assembly of representatives chosen by the people of the several towns. Mr. John Cutts, one of the wealth}- few, whose acts w^ere the subject of the grievances of the petitioners of 1665, was appointed president. The records of the council for the j^ear 1680 show that Anthony Brackett, though one of the recalcitrants of 1665, was named by President Cutts as one of the persons of the town of Portsmouth qualified to vote for members of the general assembly. The union of all faction among the people became necessary, in order to preserve in themselves title to the lands which had been allotted to them respectively, as against the heirs of Captain Mason who set up title to quite all the land in the province. The creation of the new government was a step in the scheme of the Mason heirs to acquire the lands which they claimed. However, President Cutts himself was a large landowner under town grants, and an honorable man ; as the executive of the new government he was not an instru- ment to subserve the ends of the claimants. Upon his death in 1682, New Hampshire was made a royal province and Edward Cranfield was appointed its governor. All power vested in him in such capacity, he willingly exercised for the purposes of the Mason claim- ants. Easily can it be imagined how great a tempest a royal gov- ernor could raise in a province consisting of four sparsely settled towns, whose purpose was to deprive the far greater portion of the people, of their lands. Anthony with quite all the settlers, signed a petition to the king, in which was set forth their grievances, for the removal of Cranfield as governor. The bearer of this petition was Nathaniel Weare of Hampton, who carried it to England in 1688. In Portsmouth, at Sandy beach, in 1658, happened an affair of interest for the reason that several of Anthony's near neighbors were the actors ; its interest to us, however, is that our ancestor, so far as is known, had no connection with it — which fact evidences that he was a fair-minded, level-headed man, having far more sense than some of the deluded wretches who were over him in a civil way. One of his neighbors was accused and tried for witchcraft — the only case of the kind in the annals of New Hampshire. The name of the accused was Jane Walford, at the time the widow of Thomas Wal- ford, the courageous smith of Charleslown ; she was a woman of considerable means and a great deal of spirit. Her accuser was Susannah Trimmings, wife of Oliver Trimmings. The evidence was directed to show that Susannah was bewitched ; that Jane was a witch and that she bewitched Susannah. All material evidence in the case was, of course, pure lies ; those invented by Susannah were, perhaps, prompted by her hatred for her neighbor. One is justified in the conclusion from what she related, that she was drunk, not bewitched, and from what others related as to her having been bewitched, that she continued drunk for some time, and deceived her husband into the belief that she was bewitched. ANTHONY, THE IMMIGRANT 55 Susannah Trimmings testified : — "As I was going home on Sunday night I heard a rustling in the woods which I supposed to be occasioned by swine, and presently there appeared a woman whom I apprehended to be old Goodwife Walford. She asked me to lend her a pound of cotton. I told her that I had but two pounds in the house and I would not spare any to my mother. She said I better have done it for I was going a great journey, but she should never come there. She left me and I was struck with a clap of fire on the back, and she vanished toward the in my apprehension, in the shape of a cat * * * ." Her husband's testimony related to her pretensions as to the cause of her condition, her complaints and appearance on her arrival at home after her bout, whatever it was ; that he said to her, the cause of her condition was her weakness. He probably knew the truth of what he said. The witness, Eliza Barton, appears to have told the truth so far as she knew it, and fairly well described a case of a prolonged drunk. Her testimony was : — "I saw Susannah Trimmings at the time she was ill; her face was colored and spotted." She told deponent her story who said it "was nothing but fantasy;" that her eyes lopked as "if they had been scalded." John Pudington perhaps testified to the truth ; what he related may have been true. He testified that : — "Three years since Goodwife Walford came to my mother's. She said that her own husband called her an old witch, and when she came to her cattle, her own husband would bid her begone, for she did overlook the cattle, which is as much to say in our country 'bewitching.' " Nicholas Row and Agnes Pudington were the brilliant Ananiases of the affair. Nicholas testified, in substance, that : — "Jane Walford, shortly after she was accused, came to him in bed, in the evening, and put her hand upon his breast so that he could not speak, and was in great pain until the next day. By the light of the fire in the next room it appeared to be Goody Walford, but she did not speak. She repeated her visit about a week after and did as before, but said nothing." Agnes Pudington deposed in substance as follows : — "On the nth of April the wife of W. Evans came to my house and lay there all night; a little after sunset the deponent saw a yel- low cat and Mrs. Evans said she was followed by a cat wherever she went. John came and saw a cat in the garden, took down his gun to shoot her; the cat got up a tree and the gun would not take fire; afterward the cock would not stand. She afterwards saw three cats; the yellow one vanished away on plain ground; she could not tell the way it went." The magistrates before whom the hearing was held in Ports- mouth, were two legal luminaries of the Bay colony. The accused was required to give bond for her appearance at the next term of court. She gave bond but never was tried. In after years she recovered judgment against one of her neighbors for calling her a witch. 56 BRACKETT GENEALOGY It is to be wondered that any thing in human shape should at all seriously consider the evidence or the charge. Perhaps it was that credence was accorded to however unnatural a proposition if it accorded with one's pretences or served one's purposes; thus such a one willingl}^ aided in compassing the death of his neighbor, if he were thereby exalted or revenged. In the trials for witchcraft, mag- istrates, accusers and witnesses for the prosecution well knew that one another were liars and hypocrites of the most damnable sort. The barbarous orthodox}' (?) rampant in that da}' and place, quite well fitted its votaries for their atrocious hatreds for some of their neighbors, and for carrying forth their nefarious schemes to deprive persons obnoxious to them, of their lives. Prosecutions for witch- craft continued in the Bay colony until the accused pointed the accusing finger at their accusers, the magistrates and the witnesses, lied as freely, unconsciously and vociferously as any concerned in the prosecution, not excepting even Cotton Mather. When the danger thus threatened the tormentors, there was unity among them in agreeing that they were all liars and each knew the other to have been such at all times; thereupon, further prosecutions for witchcraft ceased. The settlers of New Hampshire were not involved in any wars with the Indians prior to 1675. During King Philip's war which commenced in that year, the resident tribes of New Hampshire remained on peaceful terms with their white neighbors. However, in Maine there waged a contest of unabated fury until the Indians had achieved a complete victory. Thomas Brackett, a son of Anthony, was killed at Falmouth in August, 1676. The children of the deceased Avere redeemed from captivity by their grandfather, with whom three of them abided for several years. It is traditional that the fourth child, Samuel Brackett, was reared by his aunt, Martha Grove, who lived in Kittery. Following the treaty of 1678 there was a period of peace of ten years, when commenced long and desolating wars. To the east of Rye, across the river, were several settlements in Maine. So thorough was the devastation wrought by the Indians and so complete was their triumph, that bands of Indians roamed at will on the east side of the river, from about 1690. This state of affairs continued until 1693. Thus that part of the town of Ports- mouth where resided Anthony Brackett, became the frontier of that section of the country in which the settlers had not taken refuge in garrison houses or forts. In the year 1691, war's desolation first swept over the settlement at Sandy beach. At Odiorne's point was a garrison house; it afforded the people a place of refuge on the occa- sion of an alarm of danger. The war had raged for three years but no attacks by the Indians had been made on this settlement. To make an attack from the most favorable direction, it was necessary for the Indians to cross the river in canoes, and row along the coast for a considerable distance to a place suitable for landing. So successful had been the Indians in the war that they were able to travel for many miles through a country, which, prior to the war, had been dotted with prosperous and growing settlements, and where, in 1691, there was not a white man to stay their progress or to give the alarm on their approach. Not a barrier existed between the devoted settle- ment at Sandy beach and the victorious red men. ANTHONY, THE IMMIGRANT 57 The blow fell on Tuesday, September 28, 1691. On that day were killed Anthony Brackett and his wife; also, on that day were made captives two children of his son, John Brackett. The Indians effected a landing, perhaps, to the south of I^ittle Harbor, and from there directed their attack on the settlers at their homes, situated on what was then known as Brackett lane, now Brackett road. Fifteen bodies of the slain were found and it was thought that at least three persons were consumed in the burning of the houses. The Indians killed one or more small children by dash- ing out their brains against a large rock which stood on what is now Wallis road, near Brackett road. It is traditional that for many years the rock bore the stains of the blood of the victims; the rock has long since been removed in improving the road. The stor}^ of the attack as told by an ancient chronicler is as follows : — "The sons of Francis Rand went a fishing ; the sons of ould Goodman Brackett were in the salt marsh and with no suspicion of danger. The settlers went about their usual vocations. Early in the afternoon a party of Indians came from, the eastward in canoes, landed at Sandy Beach, left the garrison there unmolested, and attacked the homes of the defenseless ones, killing and capturing twenty-one persons. Among the killed was Francis Rand, one of the first settlers. When his sons came in from fishing they followed the Indians over to Bracketts, fired upon them and frightened them away. The sons of Anthon}^ Brackett who had the guns with them ran to the garrison at Odiorne's Point." The garrison house was the place to which the people fled for safety in the event of an attack by the Indians. The persons referred to in the account as the "sons of Anthony Brackett" were John and Joshua Brackett, the latter a grandson of Anthony. They were in the salt marsh near to the garrison house, and hastened there with their arms as directed to do in case of an attack, to defend those ^vho had escaped the Indians. The attacking force, estimated at from twenty to forty, probably exceeded those of the settlement capable of bearing arms. If the garrison house was taken all were lost — con- signed to death or captivity ; hence, the precaution of the assembling of the armed men at the garrison house to defend it and the aged, the women and children who fled there for safety against the attack of the remorseless and vigilant foe. Fugitives fled to Portsmouth, and Capt. John Pickering with the local militia hastened to the scene but did not arrive until after the Indians had made their escape with their captives. No less than fifteen persons were slain ; their bodies were gathered in one place and buried in separate graves. Sandy beach, in the town of Rye, is about four miles south of the city of Portsmouth. It is now a delightful drive from Portsmouth to the beach along a fine country road bordered by profitable farms well kept in a good state of cultivation ; there are fine shade trees and abundant orchards along the way ; the country thereabouts is level and the soil is a rich loam. There is an electric car line through Portsmc th. Rye and Hampton. The people of Rye owe a large part of thei prosperity to the great number of summer boarders who flock there ai ually. Straw's point and Concord point are now covered with sumt er cottages. The New Hampshire State boule- 58 BRACKETT GENEALOGY vard, which is now being built along the coast, will pass along Sandy beach on land between the beach and the spot where the remains of Anthony, the immigrant, are buried. As to this place, Mrs. Grace Brackett Scott, of New Market, thus writes about it : — "Next we drove to Rye and found Saltwater brook ; close by it, between Brackett road (which was the first road laid out through Rye) and the sea, in the salt marsh, is a little piece of higher ground covered with bushes ; on parting the bushes we found the rough stones which mark the graves of our ancestor, Anthony Brackett, and fourteen other victims of the same massacre. The fifteen graves entirely cover the little knoll which is entirely surrounded by the salt marsh. My brother remarked that Anthony could not have chosen a surer resting place forever to lie undisturbed by the hand of man. Surely no use will ever be made of that spot unless it becomes necessary for the people of Rye to make more land, in which event those remains will be covered deeper. Saltwater brook is a small stream ; a man can step across it ; two narrow planks bridge it for the carriage road ; it is between Concord point and Straw's point ; Concord point is the same as Sander's point and Straw's point is the same as Jocelyn's neck or Locke's neck." Frequently it happens that men in the anticipation of death, or of other unforeseen and unexpected direful happening, unknow- ingly make preparation for such calamitous event or make manifes- tations in some way of their prescience of their fate. But a few days before his death, viz., on September ii, 1691, Anthony Brackett executed his will. It reads as follows : — "In the name of God, amen. Ye nth day of Sept., 1691. I, Anthony Brackett sen'^, being in perfict memory doe make this my L,ast will & testament, Comiting my soul unto the hands of my Redemer, the Lord Jesus Christ & my body to the earth. Itim : I give and bequeath to m}' daughter Jane hains, fouer acors in part of marsh, being more or Les, which shee formerly made use of, and so upward to ye head of ye cove, and to young oxsen, Affter my desece. Item : I give and bequeath that three acres of marsh mor or Les, being at black poynt, to my daughter, Ellener Johnson, which marsh I have a deed I do assign over to my daughter, EHenor, and she to take it into her possestion Affter my desease. Item : I give and bequeath unto my grandaughter kasia bracket three cows to be payed at age of Eighteen years or day of marridg. I give to my grand daughter Roose Johnson on heffer. I give to my grand son samuel bracket one heffer, all the Rest of my cattle and sheep I doe give to be Equally devided among the Rest of my gran Children of what is Leffe Affter my wiffs deseac. I doo here ordain & make my sonn John Bracket, Executor of this my Last will & testament and him to pay all my Just debts & togather all debts which is Justly dew unto me. my housall goods I Leve with my wiff for hur one use. to this I set my hand. Anthony Bracket Witnesses A Nathaniel drack , by his mark John Lock present r -ajor vaughn portsm^^ ye nth of July 1692. JLr. Rich, m arty n ANTHONY, THE IMMIGRANT 59 John Lock came and made oath that hee was present & saw Anthony bracket sign & did declare the above wretten to be his Last will and Testament & that hee was of a well desposing mind at same time ; also testefyeth that Nathanel drack was present & set his hand as a witness. John Pickerin, Record''- The testator disposed of but little real estate by the will; on July 20, 1686, he deeded his farm and buildings at Sandy beach to his son John, — "grandson Joshua to be paid a portion" after decease of himself and wife. It will be observed that he remembered all his several grandchildren in his will though he named but three, perhaps his favorites. He lived to a ripe old age; sad was it, indeed, that his lot, and that of his aged wife, was not to pass quietly away sur- rounded by his children and grandchildren, instead of being mur- dered by persons whom he never had harmed, and who, probably, would never have harmed him or his, had they known him. Issue : 1. Anthony, Jr. See chapter III. 2. Elinor; mar. 26 Dec, 1661, John Johnson. Issue: 1st. John, b. 2 Nov., 1662. 2d. Rosamond, b. 10 June, 1665. 3d. Hannah, b. 7 Feb., 1670. 4th. James, 13 Nov., 1673. 5th . Ebenezer, b. in 1676. 3. .Thomas. See chapter IV. 4.'^ Jane; mar. (ist) 19 Apr., 1667^ Mathias Haines; (2nd) 28 Dec, 1671, Isaac Marston, b. 1650, d. 1689. Issue: '1st. Samuel, b. 22 Dec, 1674. 2d. Joshua, b. 3 Apr., 1678. 3d. Mathias, b. in 1679. 4th . Jane. 5. John. See division I. CHAPTER III. CAPTAIN ANTHONY BRACKETT OF FAL- MOUTH. It is highly probable that Captain Anthony Brackett, son of Anthony, the immigrant (see chap. II), was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; the year of his birth is not known. On Jnly 14, 1657, at Kxeter, New Hampshire, an Anthony Brackett took the oath of freeman; the date well accords with the time when Captain Anthony became twenty-one years old; nothing further is known as to his residence in Exeter. With certaint}^ is it known that he was past his majority in 1660; in February of that year he was granted thirteen acres of land by the selectmen of Portsmouth, under a pro- vision of a law of the town authorizing the allowance of that amount of land to the sons of settlers who were then twent3'-one years of age. In 1662 he was in Casco, Me.; on June 3d of that 3^ear he witnessed the deliver}' of possession to Hope x\llen of what was known as the Bramhall farm. Until his death twenty-seven years later, he was a resident of Casco, or Falmouth, where he achieved prominence in public affairs second to no person of the town, and in the extreme danger of the dCvStruction of the settlement, was one of the leaders of the inhabitants and their choice for captain. Direct!}' upon his advent in Casco he became involved in the political strife which rent its people in factions. Cleeve was weaving a net about the unfortunate Jordan, who at that time was well within its meshes and giving vent to invectives against certain learned deceased saints of the Bay colony, in particular the Rev. John Cotton, then dead some twenty-odd years. His shrieks reached the ears of Anthon}' who. Episcopalian though he was. must be a witness against the Rev. Robert Jordan on the charge, made by the officers of the Bay colony, of sacrilege in denouncing St. Cotton for a liar, etc.; this in 1663. The following year he was chosen constable. In the year 1665 the government of the Bay colony was superseded by one inaug- urated by the king's commissioners, which continued until 1668. There is no evidence that he held office under the latter government; it appears that he was one of the four trial jurors for Falmouth, of the court of the justices of the peace of the several towns held at Fal- mouth (Casco) in July, 1666. At this term of the court one James Robinson, was tried for the murder of Christopher Collins and acquitted, the jur}% of which Anthony was one, finding that Collins was "slain by misadventure and culpable of his own death." There was no party in the province to sustain the government of the king's commissioners; upon the return of the commissioners to England in 1668, a troop of horse and foot in the service of the Bay colony invaded the province, ousted Henry Jocelyn, the judge of the court, "from off the bench," the assistants also, imprisoned the officers of the militia and threatened quite all who opposed the interests of the ANTHONY, OF FALMOUTH 61 Bay colony, whose government was reestablished. Would that the onld Cleeve had witnessed the performance! Anthony was elected one of the commissioners for Falmouth and Scarborough; was per- haps continued in the office for several years; the scraps of records of the town are meager on quite all matters from the year 1668 to 1675. Prior to 1668 Anthony was united in marriage with Ann Mitton; in that year a child was born to them; they had five children in 1676. She was deeded one hundred acres of land on Back cove in 1652 by her grandfather, George Cleeve. Said tract was the nucleus of the farni^of four hundred acres occupied by Captain Brackett as his dwell- ing place, and in recent years known as the Deering farm. He received a grant from the town of four hundred acres lying near the shore of Casco river opposite to the Neck, and bordering on Long creek. This tract he sold in 1671 to Munjoy. It was the farm on Back cove which Captain Brackett improved; its situation was highly favorable for farming and stock raising, comprised of natural meadow and upland; it was as desirable a tract as any about the bay. No settlement in the province was the seat of more intense politi- cal strife in time of peace and of more carnage and devastation in time of war, than Falmouth; from its first settlement in 1630 for a period of one hundred years, with but short intervals— notably when George Cleeve was deputv president,— the inhabitants knew not the quietude of a thoroughly established government recognized by all the people. To 1675 the subject of cofitention and fury of factions, was as to which or what government of this or that proprietor should be recognized; in that year commenced troubles for the settlers of an entirely'^different character from what they had experienced; no worse blight could have befallen them. . Until 1675 there had been peace with the Indians of Maine. The eastern Indian was certainly made of better stuff than was his red brother in Massachusetts. Regardless of whatever fears had the former of the prowess of the Mohawks, he had a contempt for the fighting qualities of the English settler. The pilgrim or other adven- turer who, upon landing in Maine, after the manner of those who landed upon Plymouth rock, first stopped to fall upon his knees before he fell upon the aborigines, was more apt to take another fall and remain prone than he was to rise again. The Enghsh m New Eng- land outnumbered the Indians engaged in the war m Maine, forty to one; with these Indians a humiliating treaty of peace was made. Hostihties were commenced by the Indians. It is not known that there was anv Dreconcert on their part with the braves of King Philip, in waging wa/; but the settlers of Maine were directed by the authori- ties of the Bay colony to pursue that high-handed course towards their red neighbors which was its course towards the friendly tribes in Massachusetts; hence, the mistake was made in attempting to disarm a foe with whom thev were not able to cope. At the northern end of Casco bav in September 1675, a small party of Indians were attacked, of whom' one was killed and two were wounded; the attacking torce was worsted. Forthwith the Indians made assauhs on all outlying settlements, and quite generally were successful. Many of the people left the province. During the following winter the Indians offered terms of peace after having continued in their attacks until the deep snow had hemmed them in their villages. At the commencement of 62 BRACKETT GENEALOGY the year 1676, the people of New England had before them a gloomy future; nearly all the neighboring tribes were at war with them; therefore, there was little hesitancy in making peace with the victori- ous sagamores of the tribes in Maine. It continued until August 1676, to the day before the great chief, King Philip, was slain, viz. Aug. II, when hostilities were renewed by the striking of a blow at Falmouth, ever to be remembered by the descendants of Captain Brackett and his brother, Thomas. The historians of the time have recorded in detail all the inci- dents as to the inception of the attack and have interwoven many things their fancy or misinformation supplied ; so, we have a mingling of fact and romance as to what befell Captain Brackett and his family. During the waning fortunes of King Philip, some of his veteran warriors sought refuge in New Hampshire with the friendly Penacook tribe, by whom they were surrendered to the English. One of these warriors, named Simon, was lodged in the jail at Dover, from which he effected his escape and found his way to Falmouth. He had a forged passport which was honored there only in a measure, for he was looked upon as a suspicious character ; messengers were dispatched to Dover where, perhaps, his passport purported to have been issued, to make inquiries concerning him. He was placed in charge of Captain Brackett during his stay at Falmouth. On August 10, before the return of the messengers, a cow belonging to Captain Brackett was killed. Simon volunteered to apprehend the Indians who had killed the cow, and was allowed to depart from the house for that pretended purpose. It should be remembered that the settlers were very careful not to give any offense to the Indians, who had so lately proven them- selves very formidable antagonists, and that, at the time, the authori- ties of the Bay colony and the Indians were treating for a continuance of the peace. Under these conditions, it can with reason be accounted as to why Captain Brackett permitted Simon to leave his house. On August II, 1676, Simon returned with a party of Indians and informed Captain Brackett that these Indians were the ones who had killed his cow ; they at once seized all the guns in sight and took him, his wife, negro servant, and family, prisoners. Nathaniel Mitton, his wife's brother, who was in the house and offered some resistance, was instanth' shot. Simon asked Captain Brackett if he preferred to go wnth the Indians, or to be slain; he answered, 'Tf the case was so, he had rather chose to serve them than to be slain by them." (Hub- bard's Indian Wars, p. 293.) It is probable that the account con- tained in the cited authority as to the colloquy between the Indian, Simon and Captain Brackett, is based on the latter' s narrative of the same. Upon effecting this capture the Indians divided ; part went to the Neck to kill and plunder ; the rest passed around the cove to the Presumpscot river, attacking the settlers in their course. The cap- tives were conducted to the north side of Casco bay. The Indians under Simon, who had the captives in charge, were anxious to share in the great spoil from the capture of the settlement on Arrowsick island at the mouth of the Kennebec river. This settlement was destroyed August 14, 1676. The captives consisted of Captain Brackett, his wife and children ; also of members of the families of his neighbors who had lived on the ANTHONY, OF FALMOUTH 63 shores of Back cove. The Indians, in their haste to join their brethren who had taken the fort at Arrowsick, sought to disencumber them- selves of obstacles that impeded their march. The usual method employed by the Indians in disposing of captives who in any way proved burdensome or an annoyance, was to murder them. All of the five children of Captain Brackett were small, were under the age of ten years, and because of their tender age would delay the progress of the Indians more than would any of the other captives. On this occasion Simon, perhaps showed his appreciation of the kindness he had at some time received from Captain Brackett ; for he, his wife, children and vServant were left on the shore of the bay, as it is related, to follow after their captors. However, as it appears that his wife begged for a piece of meat which was' given them, and as it is reason- able to suppose that had it been expected they would follow the Indians, they would have been provided with food, it is hazarded that Captain Brackett, his wife, children and servant were released to shift for themselves. Others of their captives, including women and children, were retained by the Indians. It thus seems probable that the favor shown to Captain Brackett on this occasion, was in recogni- tion of some act of his which had won the gratitude of the Indians. But few of the houses of the settlers were destro3^ed in the attack of August 1 1 . Though the Indians took with them quite all the valuables the houses contained, many articles of use remained in and about the deserted homes. In one of them Ann Brackett found needles and thread; with these she, her husband and the servant patched an old birchen canoe until it was sendceable. In this frail bark, she, the negro servant and children rowed across Casco bay, some eight or nine miles, to Black point where they were taken aboard a vessel and carried to "the Pascatawa" (Portsmouth), near to the very door of the good old grandfather at Sandy beach. The courage of despair made the timid mother a heroine, the grief-stricken father to trust his wife and children to the mercies of the elements in hopes that they may escape the more certain dangers to their lives if they abode longer with him. No storm, not a billow, was there to threaten the overloaded canoe; the winds were tem- pered, for the breeze but fanned the hot brows of its occupants; they disappeared from the gaze of the anxious father still lingering on the beach; the stars shed their timely luster to guide them aright; the tide gently assisted to speed along the frail craft when the wearied fugitives sighed for rest. And, at last, in sight is a sail, — the crew answers their signals from afar. Safety and with friends at last! Justly can this mother be called "an heroic woman." (See Willis' History of Portland). The accounts we have as to the escape of the familj^ from the In- dians, are indefinite as to whether Captain Brackett went with the fam- ily in the canoe. The historians who wrote of the affair, praise the courage of his wife for her daring deed in traversing the bay in the old leaky canoe. From this is inferred that he did not accompany her and the children. He was skilled in woodcraft, was familiar with the lay of the country, easily avoided the straggling bands of Indians, in time reached the garrison at Black point, and thence proceeded to Sandy beach. 64 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Ann Mitton Brackett did not long survive her escape from cap- tivit}'; her death occurred a" Sandy beach about the 3'ear 1677. Captain Brackett remarried November 9, 1678. Nothing is known as to his mihtary services during the remainder of the war. A peace was conckided in April, 1678, by the terms of which the settlers were permitted to return and occupy their farms, on the condition of each paying a small tribute to the Indians. In 1679, he was at Falmouth and during the following year was appointed bj^ the provincial gov- ernment, commander of the militia of the town with the rank of lieutenant. From the fact of his selection for this position, it is inferred that he had won distinction as a soldier during the war. While the war with the Indians was going on, a complete change had taken place in the civil affairs of the province; a revolution could not have effected a more radical one; it not onh'- extended to its form of government but also to the titles by which the settlers held their lands, in fact, to the estate the}^ had in their lands. The colony of Massachusetts Ba}^ claimed, under its grant, as an integral part of itself, the territor}- in Maine containing the settle- ments around Casco bay and other settlements along the coast to the westward and by virtue of its charter, claimed a civil jurisdiction over said territor}^ In 1676, it was determined b}- the English govern- ment that no part of Maine was included in the grant to the Bay colony ; thereupon the colony purchased the grant of said territorj' to Sir F'erdinando Gorges, from his heir, and under this purchase claimed the territory and the right to govern the same as a proprietor. The English government held that the right to govern conferred upon Sir Ferdinando Gorges, could not be alienated and that said right reverted to the crown upon the transfer of the territor)^ by its proprie- tor. When James II became king the charter of, and grant to, the Bay colony were annulled, and thereupon it was held that the land also reverted to the crown. The foregoing will serve to enable the reader to account for the confusion and part}- strife which existed in Falmouth from soon after the peace of 1678 to the time when the devoted town was destroyed, and how that it was left to its own resources to combat a powerful foe. The Bay colony in 1680 organized a proprietary' government for Maine ; it consisted of a " deput}' president, council and a general assembh', the latter composed of representatives from the several towns. Falmouth did not send representatives to the general assembly in 1680; the town first sent representatives in 1681, one of whom was Captain Brackett; he was selected for the office in 1682 and 1683. In 16S0 and 1681, he was one of the selectmen of the town. In Sep- tember, 1680, the Deput}' President held court at Falmouth; the pur- pose was to assign a few acres on the Neck in severalty to each of the settlers in the town, on which to dwell, that the}- might the more readil}^ assemble for their own protection. The record of approval by the selectmen of the assignment of lots, is subscribed thus, "Anthonie Brackett record." It appears that the dut}- devolved on him during the years 1680 and 1681, of recording the grants of land made by the selectmen. Fort Eoyal was erected on the Neck early in 1680, about or near to which the lots were laid out. In 1682 a proposition was made by the provincial government to "Eeft. Brackett" to assume its charge. This offer he probably accepted, as subsequently he was. /■ p M < w o o W een known in a long time." He had commenced his return voyage when he was superseded in command by Colonel Hathorn. The expedition again went to St. Johns river and after a futile attempt to take i fort from the French, set sail for Boston. By the month of November, 16^6, the "Eastward forces" had returned to their several station x;7i Captain Brackett to the fort at Wells. These men from the eastwa^ i were not adventurers after plunder and scalp money ; their purpose was to destroy the enemy ; hence, they stood ready to follow Church where he should lead them ; and not the least forward so to do was Cap^.ain Brackett, his "good pilot," and "Captain for his country." In 1697, there was an alarm of anc her invasion of the few settle- ments in Maine which remained to tu>. English ; a force for their protection was sent from Massachusetts ;. before it arrived there were desultory attacks at different points by .i-iouting parties of Indians. At Wells one of a party at work in a marsh was slain by the Indians ; they captured another of the party whom ihey burned at the stake. "Captain Brackett pursued them but did but almost over take them." One of the comrades in arms of Captain Brackett was Major Charles Frost who commanded in Kittery; he was waylaid and killed by the Indians on Sunday, July 4, 1697. One, Tbseph Storer, residing at Wells, under date of July 16, 1697, wrote |;o Captain Joseph Hill at Saco, Maine, giving an account of the deatn of Major Frost, and added, "Capt. Brackett went with some of his Company a Monday by the way Newichawanock (Berwick) and I went with him," to at- tend Major Frost's funeral. This was the Major Frost who captured Megunnaway. Peace with the Indians was made in 1698; the war had lasted ten years. The four companies "to the Eastward" had so well patrolled the country, that as early as 1693, the settlers were enabled to return to their homes ; from that year, during the remainder of the war, though frequently there were attacks and outrages by scouting and roving bands of Indians, and people were compelled to huddle in garrison and block houses, there happened no massacres and no forti- 80 BRACKETT GENEAIvOG\ fied places were taken. Prior to the year i6'3, the towns were nearly deserted. Captain Brackett rose from tiie ranks to the posi- tion of commander of the most easterly post rtiaintained by the Eng- lish, in Maine, during the latter part of the war. He had seen ten years of continuous service before he attaine^J the thirtieth year of his age. It is to be regretted that we know so little of the history of this brave and courageous man. However, >,'hen it is considered that barely the mention of the name of a person who sacrificed years of his life in active service, is all that records contain concerning him, is his military history for his descendants ; t. \at no more than a bare mention is made concerning hundreds who Q.jught during this and other Indian wars, we are very fortunate i? deed to have preserved these few meager scraps concerning this gallant soldier. In whatever rank he served, whether private, lieutenant or captain, he gained distinction; in fact, he was renowned beo»re he had been in the serv- ice a year. His was not a service for a few months in this or that expedition ; it was for the war. ten 5'ea"''s of hard fighting, and dur- ing the entire period he scarcely set ^"'jot in the town where was his home — deserted Falmouth. When peace was restored Capt^iin Brackett went to Hampton, New Hampshire. During the foU't-wing year he was married ; his wife's Christian name was Mary, her surname is not known. He resided in Hampton but a few ye|rs; about the commencement of Queen Anne's war he removed tO !^3Ston ; while there, for a time at least, he followed the sea, was a ves.sel owner. He could not refrain from lending a helping hand in bf^ialf of the struggling settlers of Maine and New Hampshire, hence we read : — "Whereas Anthony Brackej^t, master of a sloop has informed his honor that he has on board s^jres of war for this province ; ordered that Capt. Walton of the for*^'^ William and Mary, receive said stores and that Mr. Treasurer pa^^jthe said Anthony Brackett his freight out of the Treasury, 21 Noyv, 1710." (Vol. Ill, p. 621, New Hamp- shire Prov. P.) ,' Perhaps it was failing/C.iealth which prevented the veteran from actively participating in 'he long and fiercely contested struggle, which closed shortly before his death. From the Old Sexton's Bills (Boston Records), is gV^aned that "Anthony Brackett died June 82, 1716, aged 47 years." Peace and rest which war's alarms will not disturb, at last are his for evermore. It is well that his descendants should know the storv of his life. Issue : 1. Mary; d. 30 Jai ., 1702. (Old Sexton's Bills.) 2. Mary, b. 8 Ma_,, 1704; no further record. .3. Anthony, b. 25 Jan., 1708. See chapter X. CHAPTER VI. ZACHARIAH BRACKETT OF BACK COVE. Zachariah Brackett, son of Captain Anthony Brackett (see chap. Ill), by his second wife, Susannah Drake, was born January 20, 1682. This date is the earliest, showing day, month and year of the birth of any of the descendants of Anthony, the immigrant, so complete was the destruction of town and parish records wrought by the Indians. Zachariah was the great-grandson of George Cleeve ; the first settlers of the province and many of their children had passed away, and a half century had rolled by from the time when Cleeve settled at Casco, before there was made the record of a birth or a marriage which remains to us. Nor was this date of the birth of Zachariah obtained from the records of a town in Maine ; it is the town records of Hampton, N. H., that contain mention of it, where are also recorded the dates of the births of his sisters. Until he reached the sixth year of his age, his father's family dwelt at intervals of the time at Hampton, though his father was quite steadily at Falmouth. The family, at the time of the commencement of the war of 1688, or soon after, was in Hampton. From that year there was continuous war- fare with the Indians, with the exception of two years (1699-1700), until the peace of 17 13. During these years repeated attacks were made by the Indians on Hampton. What is known as the third Indian war (Queen Anne's war) began in 1701, and continued until 1 7 13. Zachariah ser\'ed as a soldier during the entire war; that is, he belonged to a military company and ever stood ready to do the bid- ding of his officers. He was frequenth' called upon for service as the Indians were persistent and aggressive in their attacks. As a result of the war the population of Maine had materially decreased ; one hundred miles of its seacoast was without an inhabi- tant and nearly all of its towns had been desolated. There was no place of safety but within a fort or a garrison house, and there was no fort east of Falmouth nor between it and Wells. In Falmouth, not on the Neck, but eastward across the ba}^, had been erected a small fort, which, though often attacked, was held by the colonists to the close of hostilities. At one time it was resolved by the authorities at Boston to demolish the fort and abandon Falmouth, but the resolution was not carried into effect. This advanced post was maintained until peace was declared. In the year 17 15, it was demolished. About the fort gathered a few of the homeless people ; on or shortly before the destruction of the fort, they passed over to the Neck, and in the midst of the ruins of the homes of the former settlers, erected log huts in which to dwell. There were few if any among them who had title to land there or thereabouts. They were of the class whose stay at any place was precarious and had been attracted to Falmouth because it was a military post at a point on the coast, which afforded opportuni- 82 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ties for living b}^ fishing and occupying the deserted farms. In 1713, the authorities appointed a committee to examine into and pass upon the title of claimants to lands in Maine. It will be remembered that for over a quarter of a century the early settlers to the eastward of Wells, v»nth the exception of one or two small temporar}^ settlements, had been driven from their homes and prevented from returning to them by the fear of captivity or death at the hands of the Indians. In fact, so hazardous and calamitous were the prospects of returning to their homes, that the authorities would not allow an attempt to be made without their permission. By 1713, a goodly proportion of the heads of families, settlers of the province, had passed away, and claim- ants to lands, in many instances, were heirs of persons once entitled thereto, long since deceased. Of such was Zachariah Brackett. The authorities of the proprietary colony of Massachusetts included Fal- mouth among, in fact it was one of the first of, the towns which permis- sion was given to settlers to return and claim their deserted farms or those of their fathers. In 17 15, he went to Falmouth and took posses- sion of his father's farm on Back cove. He and a Benjamin Skillings are mentioned as the first having title to land in Falmouth, to settle on the deserted farms. At the time there were but few living on the Neck and among them a Mr. Ingersol, called by the people "The Governor, ' ' from the fact that the house he built there was a frame one, the others being made of logs. Soon after there was an influx of claimants and others. Of those who had no lands, some at least did not refrain from occupying the lands of absent claimants, and there was an assumption on the part of the newly organized town govern- ment to grant lands to the new settlers, which belonged to or were claimed by the heirs of the old settlers. The contests consequent thereon relative to the ownership of tracts, based, as were the titles of the new settlers in them, upon grants by the new town govern- ment, in conjunction with the contests the old settlers passed through respecting their acquirement of title to lands under former govern- ments, which the new settlers insisted should be reopened and tried anew, presented for consideration questions whose intricacies might well bewilder the proverbial Philadelphia lawyer. The general court was petitioned for relief by heirs of the old settlers, and the names of the daughters of Captain Anthony Brackett are affixed to such peti- tions ; that body relegated their petitions to its circumlocution bureau. No relief was ever granted by the court. The contest con- tinued until 1732, when the old and new proprietors of the town came to an agreement, by the terms of which the new settlers vacated the lands claimed by the old settlers and their heirs. This agreement was entered into during the centennial anniversary of the settlement of Casco by Cleeve ; the hundred years had been of strife and turmoil on the part of the inhabitants among themselves and of dreadful and calamitous wars with the Indians. Zachariah, who was one of the very first to return to Falmouth and occupy the land he claimed, was not involved in the long contest between the old and the new settlers. However, he had a little fam- ily affair about land, which gave promise of vexatious suits at law. Zachariah claimed title to the farm on Back cove as heir of his mother to her rights under the deed of jointure made by Captain Anthony at the time of his second marriage. His opponents were ZACHARIAH BRACKETT 83 his half-brother and half-sisters who contended that the farm was the property of their mother and that their father had no title which he could convey to his second wife. There was an amicable settlement. Zachariah purchased the interest in the farm of the heirs, and for the purpose borrowed money of Joseph Maylem, bricklayer, of Boston, his brother-in-law. The family of Zachariah did not remove to Falmouth until the year 17 19. On August 2nd of that year, the six elder of his children were baptized in Hampton. The fact that the family did not go to Falmouth until the year 17 19, is shown by the affidavit of Abraham Brackett, one of its members, born in 17 14, who thereby testified that he was four (five) years of age when he went to Falmouth to live. In 1722, commenced the Three Years, or lyOvewell's, war. The Indians had patiently waited for the colonists to carry out the treaty of 1 7 13 in the particular of erecting and maintaining trading posts for the accommodation of the former, and for their protection against the extortions of the private traders. Traffic -with the Indians was then very profitable. In our day one is well able to imagine from what source opposition would arise to the erection of j)ublic trading posts, where the Indians could purchase goods at a normal cost and receive a fair price for their commodities, and delay their erection as long as possible. Rather than carry out the treaty, the authorities at Boston chose the hazards of war, or, more correctly speaking, ventured to make an attempt to capture the one man above all others, who gave them the alternative of performing their treaties of their own accord, or submitting to the humiliation of being compelled to do so. The man was Father Ralle, the faithful friend of the Indians, who dwelt in the village of the Norridgewock tribe. The attempt made to kid- nap him in time of peace was thwarted by the alert Indians. This act of treachery determined the sagamores ; they resolved upon war. Hostilities upon their part at once commenced and continued until the authorities at Boston were very anxious, not only to erect trading posts, but also to concede quite everything the Indians demanded. Again the settlers were huddled in or near forts and garrison houses ; there were hostilities from Nova Scotia to the western frontiers of Massachusetts. On the Neck in Falmouth, in July, 1722, a man was shot ; in April, 1723, a soldier was killed in an attack on one of the garrison houses. Though in former wars the greatest loss of life, and suffering from captivity and destruction of property, of any settle- ment in Maine or New Hampshire were the lot of the people of Fal- mouth, in this war the town was the field of little more than forays by the Indians in which occasionally there was loss of life, rarely on the part of the enemy. So securely did the inhabitants feel, because of the protection offered them by the natural advantages on the Neck, from attacks by the Indians, that their military discipline was of the exceedingly^ indifferent kind. "We walked through the town of Falmouth twice in one night" reads the report of a committee appointed by the general court to investigate conditions of defense at different points in Maine, "without being hailed, though there were several military companies in the place." In one of said companies, that commanded by Captain Joshua Moody, Zachariah served as a private ; the company was organized in 1722 ; his name is found in a muster roll of the company made in 1725. 84 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Lieutenant Governor Dummer's peace, concluded in 1725, was hailed with rejoicing by the settlers of Maine. It was ratified July 30, at Falmouth, where the victorious sagamores had kept in wait- ing for two weeks, many state dignitaries and a "fine train of young gentlemen" as a guard. So thoroughly harassed had been the Whites that for the first time were their authorities inclined to be in earnest in their promises to the Indians. Immediate steps were taken to carry into effect the terms of the treaty, and thereupon fol- lowed as many 3'ears of continuous peace as the colonists were des- tined to enjoy during the time from King Philip's war to the fall of Quebec, a period of eighty-five years. Again, people could dwell in safety and unmolested outside of forts, garrison and block houses. Zachariah with his family could leave the Neck and return to the old farm at Back cove. It is prob- able that he never took part in any conflict with the Indians sub- sequent to the treaty of 1725. Prior to or during King George's war, which commenced in 1744, he had moved to Ipswich, Mass. He sold the farm at Back cove shortly before. In Ipswich he passed the remainder of his days. He died in 1751 ; estate administered in October 1755 ; consisted in part of house and lands in Ipswich. The question as to who was the first wife of Zachariah is prob- lematical. Her Christian name was Hannah. Among the unpub- lished writings of Mr. Willis, is a memorandum, reading, in sub- stance, that Zachariah Brackett was a son of Captain Anthony by his second wife; that "Dr. Brackett informed me his first wife was a Drake ; by her he had his children ; his second wife was an Irish woman." The Dr. Brackett referred to, was Dr. James Brackett of L,ee, N. H. A careful research has disclosed that there was no Hannah Drake whom Zachariah could have married. The relater probably was confused as to the spouse of the Drake who married a Brackett, or confused the wives of Anthony and Zachariah, and thus misin- formed the historian. lyittle did the doctor think that less than three-quarters of a century would pass before there would be pub- lished that his wife was an Elizabeth Nye, sister of Adino Nye. The truth probably is that the first wife of Zachariah Brackett was his cousin, Hannah Libby, daughter of Anthony, who was his fifth child. He had four daughters, viz., Sarah, who married June 18, 1701, Israel Smith; Mary, who married Mar. 7, 1709, John Lane; Hannah; Jane, b. Aug. 5, 1700, who married in 1720, Deacon Abraham Moulton. In his will, dated Feb. 17, 171 8, Anthony Libby bequeathed to his daughters whom he named thus — "4th. To my beloved daughter Sarah, 6£. 5th. To my beloved daughter, Mary, 6£. 6th. To my beloved daughter, Hannah, 20s. 7th. To my beloved daughter, Jane," cattle on her marriage day. It will be observed that daughters, Sarah and Mary, were married when the will was made ; that their husbands' names are not given in the will, hence their names are derived from other sources. Further, the name of the husband of Hannah is not con- tained in the Libb)^ genealogy. This speculation is ventured, that in 1 718, when Anthony Libby made his will, Zachariah Brackett had ZACHARIAH BRACKETT 85 acquired possession of his father's valuable farm at Back cove, hence, the small bequest to his daughter Hannah, the wife of Zachariah. Anthony Libby was born in 1649, in Scarboro; was a carpenter; removed to Falmouth in 1682; married August 20, 1775, Sarah Drake, sister of Susannah, and daughter of Abraham Drake and wife Jane, of Hampton; removed to Hampton in 1685, where he died in 1718 ; was son of John; he was born in England about 1602, came to America in 1631, in the eniplo}' of John Winter at Richmond island; settled in 1640, at Black point, Scarboro; died in 1682; name of first wife is unknown ; name of second wife was Mary. Zachariah Brackett married (2nd), intention published Feb. 16, 1 741. Mary Ross; she was probably daughter of the Ross mentioned by Abraham Brackett in his afl&davit as the Ross "then lately (1740) come from Scotland." Dr. Brackett related that because of the trouble she made in the family, Zachariah sold the farm and removed to Ipswich. There probably was opposition on the part of the chil- dren to their father's second marriage ; the wife was many years his junior. Her estate was administered in 1793, probably shortly after her death. Issue: 1. Sarah, b. i Mar., 1709; mar. (ist), Isa-ac Sawyer, b. about 1707 or 8, in Gloucester, Mass., was son of Isaac; he was b. in 1684, in Gloucester, mar. in 1706, Martha , removed to Falmouth in 1725, d. in 1772, was son of James; he was a weaver in Gloucester, mar. Sarah Bra^-, dau. of Thomas of Gloucester; James may have been son of William v/ho came to New England about 1640. An Isaac Sav/yer was one of the organizing members of First Parish church in Falmouth, in 1727. Mar. (2nd), subsequently to 1752, Jonathan Morse ; he united with the First church in Falmouth in 1737, having been dismissed from the church in Newbury, Mass. Issue by Isaac Sawyer: 1st. Zachariah, bapt. 10 June, 1732. 2nd. Zachariah, b. 27 Aug., 1733; mar. in 1754, Sarah Knight; mar. (2nd) 13 May, 1784, Mrs. Susannah (Watson) Shillings; resided in Falmouth until his second marriage when he removed to Gorham. Children: Hannah, b. in 1755 ; Nathan, who mar. Tabitha Skillings ; Jonathan; Isaac; Zachariah; Brackett, b. 19 Mar., 1775, mar. Eliz- abeth Webb, d. 21 Apr., 1851 ; Amos, lost at sea; Eevi, b. 13 May, 1786. 3d. Anthony, bapt. in 1735; d. 21 June, 1805; mar. Susanna Marston. Children: Ephraim ; child; Daniel; Asa; Joseph; Rob- ert, and six others. 4th. Anne. 5th, Hannah Brackett, b. in 1739. 6th. A child. 7th, Thomas. 8th, Benjamin. 9th, Isaac. 10th. Sarah, who mar. her cousin, Peter Brackett (see fam. 4, div. 5). 11th. Obediah. 2. Jane, b. 13 Jan., 1711; mar. Daniel Moslier, son of James and grandson of Hugh; resided in Gorham. Issue: 1st. Hannah Brackett b. in 1734; mar. Moses Akers. Issue: I. Jenny Mosher, b. 13 Aug., 1756; int. of mar. 20 Mar., 1784, with Thomas Brackett; mar. 17 Mar., 1785, James Brackett of Fal- mouth (see fam. 4, div. 7). II. Daniel Mosher. 86 BRACKETT GENEALOGY III. John. IV. Hannah Baker. V. Rebecca. VI. Susannah Baker, b. 17 Oct., 1775. 2nd. Catherine, who mar. Joseph Watson. 3d. James, bapt. in 1737; mar. in 1758, Abigail Frost who d. 2 Oct., 1834, aged 99 years. 3. Anthony, b. 25 Aug., 1712. See division 4. ^^^ 4. Abraham, b. 3 July, 17 14. See division 3. 5. Zachariah, Jr., b. 30 Nov., 1716. See division 6. 6. Thomas, b. in 17 18. See division 5. 7. Susannah, b. 13 Feb., 1720; mar. John Baker who came from Boston. Children were Josiah, bapt. in 1741 ; John; and Susan. 8. Joshua, b. 7 Jan., 1723. See division 7, 9. Abigail, b. 21 Aug., 1727; mar. James Merrill of Falmouth. Children by wife, Mary Ross: 10. Mary, bapt. in 1742. 11. Ann, bapt. in 1745. CHAPTER VII. LIEUTENANT JOSHUA BRACKETT OF PORTSMOUTH. Joshua Brackett, the son of Thomas Brackett (see chapter IV), and grandson of Anthony Brackett, the immigrant, was born in Fal- mouth. The year of his birth is not known; he, himself, probably did not know with certainty his age, for all town and parish records were destroyed and both of his parents died during his childhood, his father having been killed by the Indians and his mother having succumbed to the hardships of captivity while in the hands of the same foe. With his mother, his brother and sisters, Joshua was taken captive on that fateful day, August ii, 1676. With the Indians he remained until he was -redeemed by his grandfather Anthony Brackett, in whose family he resided for several years. We have nothing certain as to his captivity, either as to its length or where he was confined. Probably not until the close of the war did he reach his grandfather's house at Sandy beach. His mother had passed away ; ail the personal effects of his father had been destroyed ; the farm and large tracts on the Neck alone remained to him, and when he arrived at an age to be able to cultivate and improve them, war commenced with the Indians, which, but for a short interval of peace, lasted for twenty-five years. From this condition of privation and destitution he arose to become one of the richest men in the prov- ince, in his day. By his grandfather he was reared. He became sufficiently skilled in the English language to write with ease and to express himself in good diction. We have no better, and want no better, evidence of the excellent qualities and aspirations of Anthony Brackett, the immigrant, than is afforded by the degree of culture attained by his children and grandchildren who were his charges, principally through the advantages he bestowed upon them. During the nine years which followed the peace of 1679, the boy was in good hands, was being well instructed and carefully trained by his aged Episcopalian grandparents, and petted and comforted by aunts, uncles and cousins. Then commenced the war of 1688, and Falmouth was in danger. The emergency of the times called him to Falmouth where was the gallant Anthony Brackett, his uncle. Imagine him shirking duty, if you can, permitting others to defend the town where he was born, where was the home of his father, all that he owned, and he remaining at Sandy beach. He went to Falmouth and becam.e a partisan follower of his uncle on those questions over which the conflict waxed strong and split in twain the settlers of the de- voted town. At the time, the contest between the parties was over 88 BRACKETT GENEALOGY the appointment of their military ofl&cers. A petition dated May 2, 1689, to which Joshua was a signer, was presented to the insurrec- tionary authorities at Boston, opposing the continuation in command of their local military force, of Colonel Tyng and Captain Sylvanus Davis. The opposition to these officers was not so much on the account that they had been appointed by Sir Edmund Andross, as on the account that they had profited, as beneficiaries of his harsh civil government in Falmouth, at the expense of its people. The conflict of the parties had taken successively the form of contests over different questions, and at this critical juncture the contest in the matter of appointing officers was deplorably virulent and untimely. Joshua was probably past the age of twenty-one when he signed the petition. It is not thought that boys who had not attained their majority would have been permitted, in those days, to petition the officials of the Bay colony on so grave a subject. How long he remained in Falmouth is not known, probably until after the danger had passed; was with his uncle when he fell and thereupon hastened, on that frosty morning in September, to the Neck, to give the alarm on the approach of the Indians ; took part in the battle ; attended the funeral of his uncle, and then returned to Sandy beach. With the arrival of spring came the news of the fall of fort lyoyal at Fal- mouth, and of the death and captivit}^ of relatives. Let us not again draw the pall of that terrible last Tuesday of September, 1691 ; for, to write of it once, even at this date, is sickening. Young Joshua was there; "The sons of auld goodman Brackett were in the salt marsh and with no suspicion of danger," reads the old chronicle. The sparse and meager accounts we have of those stirring times, hardly afford us a glimpse of young Joshua. But this we have, show- ing that he was doing his part, stationed at the most exposed point, at the height of the conflict: "April I, 1697, Thes may inform Howe it may conceren that these fouer men hear named, William pumeri, John Hill, Richard place and Joshua bracket sarved thair majisty Shoulders in garrison at Oister Riew'" (Durham) in the provens of new Hampshire in the yer 1696. Richard pomri, five weekes, the other thre fouer weekes a pece ; thay Hev Had former debenters for the sam time but Lost. John Woodman, Captain." About the year 1698, he was married ; his oldest child was born in 1700. He continued to live in Greenland until his death in 1749, was a resident of the town for nearl}^ seventy years. At times during the war commencing in 1701 and ending in 1715, he did some sol- diering ; was chosen lieutenant of a local military company, and hence, we find him spoken of as Lieutenant Joshua Brackett. Dur- ing twenty-eight years of the first forty-five years of his life, there was continuous war with the Indians. The horrifying accounts of the bloody conflicts in night and da^^, during all seasons of the year; of murder, rapine, torture and bloody reprisals; of the most shameful treachery on the part of the English as well as on the part of their determined foe, — the reading them two hundred years after the scenes they depict, took place, gives one the nightmare. There was not a man in the province on whom blows fell faster and harder, and produced deeper heart pangs, who had cause to cry louder for revenge, than Joshua Brackett. Of those slain whom he had to JOSHUA, OF GREENLAND 89 mourn were his father, grandfather, grandmother, uncle Captain Anthony Brackett, uncle Nathaniel Mitton, uncle Lieutenant Thad- deus Clark and cousin Seth Brackett ; of his relatives who were made captives were his mother, who died while a prisoner, his brother, two sisters, the children of his uncle John Brackett, one of whom never returned to the province to live, and the children of his uncle Anthony Brackett. Who of his relatives were maimed and wounded, have not been learned. There is evidence that he was engaged in the coast trade, whether as merchant or transporter it is not known ; certain it is that he was the owner of vessels; was also a manufacturer of lumber, owned a saw mill or two, owned one at Wadleigh's Falls in Strafford county. So with some reason it can be presumed that the product of his mills, he shipped to Boston. Whatever was his line of business, he prospered, accumulated wealth. Early in his business life he purchased land, farms from their respective owners adjoining one another and bordering for miles along the southern shore of the Great bay. "These lands around the bay were far the best in town And here the prudent Bracketts came and settled down." Commencing with a tract over the line in Stratham, now owned by the heirs of Mr. Dudley lyittlefield, the farm extended into the present town of Greenland, the southern shore of the bay being its northern limit ; it is probably one of the most beautifully situated tracts of land in the state. "The lands along the bay Were in the Dover grant and things were mixed that way. 'Twas called 'Cottrell's Delight.' This place round Littlefield's Was owned by men in Exeter. From them it yields Itself some way to Brackett." The long Indian war came to an end in 1713. Two years later the settlers commenced to return to deserted Falmouth. The con- test over land between the old and the new settlers arose. The heirs of Michael Mitton were petitioning the general court for their rights as proprietors of Falmouth, but the name of Joshua Brackett does not appear among those of the petitioners. We have no evidence that he took steps to secure his property in Falmouth until the year 1726, when he applied for administration on his father's estate, quite fifty years after his father's death. Two years later his sons, Joshua and Anthony, took possession of the old farm. About this period Lieu- tenant Joshua became interested in Peak's island and other landed property of the Mitton estate. In Boston lived his second cousin, Anthony Brackett, son of Captain Anthony, "the good pilot and captain for his country," son of the gallant Captain Anthony of Fal- mouth, the husband of Ann Mitton, daughter of Michael Mitton. This Anthony, the fourth, had purchased the interests of some heirs of Michael Mitton, children of all the daughters of Mitton except one, Mary, the mother of Joshua, and Joshua himself purchased the interests of his brother and sisters. The two, Joshua and Anthony, by these purchases became the owners of Peak's island and other large tracts of land in Falmouth. Quite a lively contest will have the Rev. Thomas Smith et al, who have been purchasing wild-cat claims to these same lands, as no 90 BRACKETT GENEALOGY time does this Anthony of Boston propose to lose in bringing suit to test the title to lands in question which the reverend gentleman sets up. Anthony and lyieutenant Joshua are in communication by letter, and when the wind is favorable, this Anthony takes a sail to Ports- mouth to talk over the business in hand with the prosperous mer- chant, landowner, manufacturer and veteran soldier, Lieutenant Joshua. Well the two know with whom they have to deal ; know that the Rev. Thomas Smith of Falmouth, has such an eye to busi- ness that he disdains not to put a few pounds sterling into stock of a scalp-hunting company, whose profit is the government bounty of some hundred pounds paid for the scalps of every Indian, squaw and papoose taken by the men hired and equipped by his company. Fortunately a few letters which passed between the cousins are extant. Mrs. Grace Brackett Scott of New Market, a descendant of Joshua, often thought that in the house, which was her grandfather's, built by this same Joshua, there must be documents of value in a his- torical way. When the house became the property of her brother John, in recent years, sure enough there were found in an old secre- tary, letters whose contents are sources of authority on what follows concerning the plans of the two cousins to recover the Falmouth property. Anthony of Boston, was many years the junior of his cousin Joshua ; it is noticeable that he addressed him with a deal of respect and consideration, introducing each paragraph of his letters to him with "Sir," and deferring to his judgment in all important matters. Anthony was much the more of the two on the speculative order and finds occasion to remind Joshua that, through oversight, steps are not being taken as hastily as they may be, in the matter of acquiring possession of the Mitton estate, while Joshua seemingly pays more attention to his shipping interests than he does to the legal matter in hand, — to ancient claims to real estate through grandfather Mitton. Thinks he did not get enough for his sloop which Anthony sold for him, by some odd pounds, does Joshua. He is not fully aware as to how keen, "active and well informed a partner he has in this Anthony until he is taken to task, in a very deferential way, for not executing and forwarding certain documents which Anthony must have for their lawyer's use. They leave no stone unturned to secure posses- sion of the Mitton property; do get it all but two-ninths of Peak's Island, and Joshua purchases Anthony's interest. The Rev. Thomas Smith gets nothing, will have to content himself with tithes and scalp money for a time. However, long before he secured the Mitton estate he was well off in a worldly way. In spiritual matters he made a change to accord with the views of his neighbors. Both of his grandfathers were Episcopalians ; probably his mother was of that faith and his father also. The Congregationalists had pretty much everything their way in Portsmouth. But it was not until Joshua was well passed the middle age that he acknowledged the covenant, and soon after he united with the church; his eight children were baptized, all on the same day. It is interesting to see how faithfully he selected family names for nearly all of his children. His first son he named John, for his uncle John, with whom he had soldiered for a score of years; the JOSHUA, OF GREENLAND 91 second, Joshua, he named for himself; the third, Thomas, for his father; the fourth, Samuel, for his brother; the fifth, Anthony, for his grandfather; the sixth, James; the name is not one that was borne by any member of either the father's or the mother's family; the seventh, Nathaniel, for his uncle Nathaniel Mitton. Two daughters he named Mary, for his wife and his mother ; one of the daughters died in infancy ; the next, Abigail, he named for his cousin, daughter of his uncle John ; the next, Elinor, for his aunt, his father's sister; the next, Kezia, for another daughter of his uncle John ; the youngest, Margaret, whose name is not a family one. To all the sons he made legacies and bequests sufiicient to place each in good financial condition. The youngest child, Nathaniel, was given the home farm with its mansion house, lying partly in Stratham. About two hundred acres adjoining the home farm on the east with its mansion house, were devised to James. As many acres lying to the east of the latter farm with its mansion, were devised to John. It is traditional that the frames of the three houses were raised on the same day, and that when the houses were finished they were taken possession of by the sons in the lifetime of their father. Sons Joshua and Anthony were given the lands in Falmouth ; to Samuel were given a farm in New Market and a half interest in the sawmill at Wadleigh's Falls; to son James, the other half of said mill. Son Thomas died in the lifetime of his father, leaving an estate which inventoried 5,000 pounds. It has been written that Joshua acquired these farms about the bay from his grandfather Anthony. The statement is not the truth ; there is no foundation for it whatever. Anthony never owned land about the bay, did not mention Joshua's name in his will. The grave of Joshua is on the home farm. On the tombstone, marking his last resting-place, is' the following inscription : "Here Lies Mr. Joshua Brackett Who Died June 19: D: y. 1749. Aged 77 yeSM The wife of Joshua Brackett was Mary Weeks; she was born 19 July, 1676; d. in 1740; was daughter of Leonard Weeks ; he mar. Mary Haines ; she was dau. of Samuel Haines ; he was b. about 1611, in England, and d. in 1686; his wife was Elinor Neate. Issue : 1. John, b. about 1700. See division 13. 2. Joshua, b, about 1701, in Greenland ; mar. Abigail ; lived in Falmouth from prior to 1728, to his death in March, 1794. The account of his life is given in connection with that of his brother Anthony (see div. 15). Issue: 1st. Abigail, b. 14 Sept., 1728; mar. (ist), intention published 8 Oct., 1749, Job Lunt; (2nd) Anthony Brackett (see issue, div. 4); d. I Feb., 1805. Issue by first husband : I. Michael Lunt, who mar. his cousin, Sarah Skillings; Parson Dean refused to perform the ceremony; Joshua deeded to him a tract of land in Portland. Issue : a. Sarah, b. 19 Dec, 1775. b. Job, b. 22 Feb., 1778. 92 BRACKETT GENEALOGY c. Mary, b. 25 July, 1784. d. Michael Mitton, ) , . , ^ * e. Abigail, '[twins, b. 23 Sept., 1792. f. Isaac Skillings, b. 16 June, 1794. Names of other children, if any, of Abigail and husband, Job lyunt, not known. 2nd. Mary, bapt. in 1732, in Falmouth; mar. 18 Dec, 1752, Isaac Skillings. Issue : I. Sarah, who mar. Michael Lunt. II. Mary, who mar. William Malone. III. Benjamin, who mar. Mary Pride. IV. Eleanor, who mar. William Cleaves. 3d. Sarah Weeks; bapt. in 1734, in Falmouth; mar. (intention published 13 March, 1756), Daniel Wood; mar. (2nd) 27 Oct., 1776, Daniel Green; her father deeded to her a tract of land in Falmouth. Issue, by husband, Daniel Green: I. Daniel Wood, b. 15 Nov., 1778. II. Nabby, b. 19 Mar., 1780. 4th. Nelly ; in 1789 her father deeded her land adjoining property of Daniel Green; was then unmarried. 5th. Thankful, bapt. in 1737, in Falmouth; mar. (intention pub- lished 20 Aug., 1761), Benjamin Trott, b. in 1737, son of John and wife Lydia; to them were deeded by Joshua, his part of Peak's island, where they resided. Issue : I. Joshua, who mar. in 1799, Elizabeth Bartlett; had children, William; Daniel; George; Jane; Polly; and Sally. II. Elizabeth, who mar. in 1807, Daniel Bartlett of Freeport. III. Abigail, who mar. Samuel Woodbury; had children, Ben- jamin; William; James; Eliza J.; and James F. IV. Thankful, b. i Jan., 1769. V. Benjamin, b. 30 Dec, 1770; mar. in 1799, Susannah Bartlett; had children, Samuel; Benjamin; Thomas B.; Betsey, Sarah A.; and Eydia. VI. Mary, b. 21 Nov., 1773; mar. Samuel Rand. 3. Thomas, b. about 1703; mar. Martha Wiggin, dau. of Thomas; lived in Greenland ; estate inventoried in July, 1753; no issue known. 4. Samuel, b. about 1705. See division 14. 5. Anthony, b. 25 Jan., 1708. See division 15. 6. Mary, b. about 1709; d. young; name not mentioned in will. 7. Abigail, b. in 17 10; d. young; name not mentioned in will. 8. Eleanor, b. in 1712; mar. Folsom and had six children. 9. James, b. about 1714. See division 16. 10. Mary, b. about 1716; d. i May, 1800; mar. 24 May, 1739, Joseph Fabyan, b. i Apr., 1707, d. 15 May, 1789; he and his brother John, were the first of the name in Scarboro, in which town they lived until their deaths. Issue: 1st. Joshua, b. in March, 1742; mar. Sarah Brackett; d. 20 June, 1799. Issue (see div. 15, fam. i.) 2nd. Mary, bapt. 2 Feb., 1746; mar. (ist) John Brackett (see div. 15, fam. 2) ; (2nd) Pelatiah March. 3d. Elizabeth, bapt. 19 June; 1748; mar. William Haggett. 4th. Phebe, bapt. i July, 1750; mar. 2 Dec, 1767, Nicholas Dennett. JOSHUA, OF GREENLAND 93 5th. Mehitable, bapt. 28 June, 1752 ; mar. James Brackett (see div. 15, fam. 4); d. i July, 1832. 6th. Olive, b. 23 Oct., 1755; mar. Charles Moulton. 11. Keziah, b. i Nov., 1717; d. in 1765; mar. 13 Dec, 1738, Henry Clark, b. 23 Apr., 171 7; son of Henry and wife, Elizabeth Greenleaf, of Newberry, Mass.; removed from Greenland, N. H., to Candia, N. H., in 1765. Issue: 1st. Nathaniel, b. 19 Mar., 1744. 2nd. John, b., 20 May, 1760; d. 21 Dec, 1831; mar. 22 Dec, 1785, Lydia Deavitt, b. 3 Dec, 1759; dau. of Joseph of Exeter; a Con- tinental soldier; settled in Campton, N. H. Six other children whose names have not been learned. 12. Margaret, b. in 1719 ; d. in 1749. 13. Nathaniel, b. in 1721. See division 17. CHAPTER VIII. SAMUEL BRACKETT, THE FIRST IN BERWICK. Samuel Brackett, the son of Thomas (see chap. IV) and wife Mary Mitton, and grandson of Anthony Brackett, the immigrant, was bore at Falmouth, Me., about 1672. In some genealogical pub- lications his birthday is given as April 27th, a statement based wholly upon another, viz., that he was eighty years of age at the time of his death, which occurred on April 27, 1752. There is no reliable authoritj^ for the day and month of his birth; he, himself, perhaps did not know them. Both of his parents were dead before he completed the sixth year of his age, and town and other records had been destroyed ; thus he was deprived of the sources from which he could learn his age. At the time his father was killed he was taken captive by the Indians. It is traditional that upon his redemption b)'' his grandfather from captivity, he went to live with his aunt Martha in Kittery, Me. Her husband, John Grove, was a ver}^ worthy man ; he united with the Quakers and thereby became useful in developing the spleen of God's chosen people of the daj^ in that localitj^ whose delight, next to a trial for witchcraft, then was to worry a Quaker. Grove, who had enough sense to shake the dust of the place from his feet, went to Crompton, R. I., to live, where probably he died. Before his departure from Berwick he instilled into young Samuel's head, something besides the fanaticism of the day; later on, though we shall find that Samuel was con- nected with the saints in a religious way, as he was obliged to be in order to dwell in peace, we shall also find that he was not a model saint after the heart of Cotton Mather. Samuel Brackett married November 25, 1694, Elizabeth Botts, the Rev. Edward Thompson, minister of Berwick, officiating. She was an inhabitant of Berwick, was one year younger than her husband, and a daughter of Isaac Botts. He was killed October 15, 1675, by the Indians in an attack on Salmon Falls in Berwick ; on that da}'- they had killed one Richard Tozier at his home not far from the garrison house of Lieutenant Roger Plaisted. A party of nine men were sent out to reconnoiter ; it was ambushed and Isaac Botts was one of three who were killed. In a letter under date of October 16, 1675, Lieutenant Plaisted gave an account of the affair and the names of the men who were slain, whom he said, were his best men. On the same day Plaisted, himself, was killed in an attempt to recover the bodies of those who lost their lives the day before. Near to where he fell he was buried, and a monument has been erected at his grave. It is supposed that close to the place was buried the body of Isaac Botts. His home was near to the center of the settlement at Salmon Falls, but a few rods from the mill ; his land bordered on Salmon Falls brook. His wife's Christian name was Elizabeth. In SAMUEL, OF BERWICK 95 July, 1679, she married Moses Spencer, b. about 1642, d. about 1719; their children were Moses Spencer, Jr., b. about 1680, mar. Elizabeth C. Abbott, d. in 1746; Isaac, b. about 1682, mar. Elizabeth Emery, d. in 1736. ISIary, b. about 1684, mar. Joseph Jones. Elizabeth Botts, daughter of Isaac, was about a year old when her father was killed ; upon her mother's remarriage she became a member of the family of Moses Spencer, and was one of its members at the time of her marriage with Samuel Brackett. Certainly she and young Samuel could relate doleful tales of harrowing times. Indian wars meant sorrow and affliction for them ; they meant to them in their married life, not death nor captivity it is true, but the living in block and garrison houses in times of peril, and a narrow escape from death by the young husband on one occasion, owing to his being fleet of foot. He could name a score of relatives who had been killed or captured by the Indians. He had reached the six- teenth year of his age when war with the Indians commenced in 1688, which continued for over ten years. So he early in life became a soldier, was ever ready for duty, was a minute-man of the time. From 1688 to 1693 there were dreadful times in Berwick. The inhabitants of Maine were hard pressed to maintain their frontier post in the town of Wells. In March, 1690, thirty-four people were killed and fifty-four were taken captive bj' the Indians in an attack on the settlements of South Berwick., Several outrages were com- mitted in the town in July, 1691, and there were frequent attacks during the years 1692 and 1693. In the neighboring towns frightful massacres occurred. As a result of the successes of the Indians, Berwick was deso- lated for three years ; the settlers had abandoned their homes and the town. In 1693, there were negotiations with the Indians for a peace, and there were promises to that end. For nearly six years longer, hostilities were carried on in a desultory way in Berwick, and there were one or two attacks on the settlers in the town. The settlers began to return to their homes in the year 1693, and through the vigilance and active service of the four companies of troops stationed in the several towns "to the Eastward," some degree of safety was secured to the people of Berwick. Another Indian war commenced in 1703, and continued to 1713. During this war the settlers did not desert the town ; however, many of them were compelled to forsake their homes and dwell in block and garrison houses, and attacks by the Indians were not infrequent. In one of the^e wars, Samuel Brackett was wounded, received a long knife cut in his abdomen, which let out his intestines; these he hastil}^ gathered in their place and with his hands tightl}^ pressed over the wound, lie ran for the garrison house, which he reached without further accident. This incident the writer has heard his father relate, to whom it was told by his grandfather, Deacon James Brackett, who lived near or with Samuel Brackett for twenty-eight years. It is probable that Samuel Brackett served as a soldier in one or more of the several expeditions against the French, though nothing is known as to his having so served. During these long weary years of war, when danger to life was imminent at all times, and ever}^ day brought its prospect of destruc- tion of property and of combat with a most determined foe; with 96 BRACKETT GENEALOGY houses burned, stock destroyed, farms deserted and members of fam- ilies maimed or in captivity ; in this land of desolation, rapine, woe and want, the Puritan church official forgot not to prowl on a heresy hunt. If no better game than a delinquent, one who did not pay his. tax for the support of the divine or who did not frequent the place of worship where said divine preached his stern doctrine, was brought to bay, it was bagged, ^though said official much preferred to see a Quaker whipped or a defenseless old woman in jail on a charge of witchcraft. Young Samuel was bagged early in his married life, — needed special care did young Samuel, as he had been reared by a Quaker. In June, 1696, he was charged with the crime of "not frequenting the public worship of God on the Lord's day;" later he and his wife were charged with a similar offense ; he was fined five shillings and she was admonished. Imagine, if you can, the state of mind of Samuel and of his pretty young wife, after listening to censure for their neglect to support a church for which they had no affection, — she with all the meekness of a gentle, loving woman, and he, the soul of honor and manhood. The picture of her in modest mien, her babe in her arms, listening to the tirade, is pres- ent as these words are written. The solace of a poverty-stricken, war-desolated home far excelled the consolation which that church could afford, though its minister lived to preach for a century the promises to come. Samuel Brackett was a near neighbor of Moses Spencer; he lived at Pound hill, less than one-half mile south of the Country road to Rocky hills. His other neighbors were Deacon Nathan Lord, James Warren, James Emery, Captain James Grant, and Richard Heard, He possessed several tracts of land at one time and another. June ID, 1703, from the town of Kittery, of which Berwick was then a part, he received a grant of fifty acres. In 1709, he~sold fifty acres. In 17 10, he sold eighteen acres of his wife's land which was purchased by her father in 1671. Then w^e have this entry bearing date May 10, 1715: "Measured and laid out to Samuel Brackett sixty acres of land by virtue of a grant' to Isaac Botts by the parish of Unity in the town of Kittery, April 13, 1671, which Brackett is husband to said Botts, his daughter, and it lies at the head of Ser- geant Tozier's land at Salmon Falls." The site of the house of Samuel Brackett is still pointed out ; a small pond which was near the house may be seen by visitors ; there remains a well with its rugged rock walls, which tradition says, he dug. Where he built his house, he lived his remaining days, raised his family, and died. Before the administration of his estate was completeli, his good wife died at the age of eight}' years. The following is a list of his personal property, as shown by the inventory made by his administrator, Samuel Brackett, Jr. Cash ^8 New Hampshire mone}-, or ^5, S15., our province (Massachusetts). "His wife de'c, her wearing apparel," 7 gowns, 3 silk crepe ones, 8 petticoats, 3 under-vests, 2 silk hoods, i riding hood, i pair of stays, black gauze handkerchief, black fan, i pr. of sleeve buttons, 3 pr. of cotton gloves, muslin and linen aprons, considerable number of other articles. Also i cow, ;^2o; 2 ewes and 2 lambs, ^8; i heifer, coming in, four months, ;^i8; heifer's calf, ^3; one heifer, coming in, in 3 months, ^18; large breeding sow and shoat, ^11; B.'AP OF BERWICK 98 BRACKETT GENEALOGY books SI I ; 2 pewter platters ; looking glass ; i woolen wheel ; i great chair; 4 old small ones ; number of other articles of furniture. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Samuel, b. 6 Sept. 1695. See chapter IX. 2 Mary, bapt. an adult, 20 Dec, 1719 ; d. 28 I-eb. 1773; mar Thomas Tuttle of Dover. This family were Quakers ; children were Mary; Hope; Sarah; Elisha ; Samuel; Thomas; Abigail; Ebenezer; Reuben; Bathsheba. 3. Bathsheba, mar. Jonathan Abbott; d. Feb. 21, 1802. 4 Elizabeth, bapt. an adult, 20 Dec, 1719; mar. Samuel Abbott. 5. Hannah, mar. Samuel Thompson; bapt. 24 Dec, 1719- 6. Dorothy, bapt. 21 Jan., 1728. CHAPTER IX. SAMUEL BRACKETT, JR., OF BERWICK. Samuel Brackett, Jr., the son of Samuel Bracket! (see chapter VIII) and wife Elizabeth Botts, was born September 6, 1695, in Berwick, Maine. He had reached the eighteenth year of his age in 1 7 13, when ended the Indian war which commenced in 1703; it is probable that he rendered military service in that war. During IvOvewell's war, from 1723 to 1725, there were some disturbances — forays by the Indians — in the town. In those days there were few delinquents in the performance of military duty, hence there is little doubt that Samuel, Jr., was a soldier in Love'well's war. The town of Berwick was organized in 17 13. Even in the long Indian wars which ended during that year the population had rapidly increased, owing not so much to immigration as' to the large families of the set- tlers. In instruments by which he conveyed land, he is described as "turner" though it is well known that during his entire life, after he reached maturity, he was engaged in farming. The Second church of Berwick was organized in 1755; he and his wife Abigail were charter members; he was chosen deacon June 12, 1755, and elder July 21, 1768; he managed to live on fairly good terms with the parson, was not fined for absenting himself from church on the Eord's day, nor was his wife "admonished." Also he was honored in a political way, was chosen one of the selectmen of the town in 1749, again in 1750, and probably held minor town offices from time to time. The farm he cleared is owned by one of his descendants ; it has passed from father to son through five generations. On the farm is a family burying ground where are the graves of Samuel Brackett, Jr., and of his wives. At his grave is a well preserved headstone. In the yard are graves unmarked by stones, and these are thought to be the graves of Samuel, Sr., and of his wife, Elizabeth Botts. The house of Samuel, Jr., was about three and one-half miles south from the house of his father, on the westerlj^ slope of Black- berry hill, quite one-half mile from the top of the hill, two and one-half miles east of Berwick village, three miles north of South Berwick village and four and one-half miles west of North Berwick village ; it is now (1906) the property of Mr. Benjamin Brackett and forms (at least a part of it) the ell of his residence. The first wife of Samuel Brackett, Jr., was Sarah Emery. To her he was married Aug. 11, 1720. She was one of a family of four- teen, was born in Kittery (Berwick) Feb. 4, 1700. d. Dec. 20, 1742, was dau. of Job Emer3^ He was b. , d. later than 1737, mar. Apr. 6, 1696, Charit}^ Nason, was son of James Emery. He came to America with his father in the ship "James," was b. in Eng. in L Of C. 100 BRACKETT GENEALOGY i6-;o mar. Elizabeth , who died subsequently to 1687 ; he was in Berwick in 17 13. removed there from Dedham, had grants m Kittery, 1653 was selectman of the town for several years, elected represent- ative to the general court in 1693-4-5 ; was a large man weighed over three hundred and fifty pounds ; it is related of him that when he went to Boston his conveyance was an ox-cart on which w^as placed a chair ; there was not a carriage in Kittery large or strong enough to hold him ; died later than 17 14, was son of Anthony. He was born in Romsey, Hants, England, landed m Boston June 3, 163s was in Kittery, Me., in 1649, removed m 1660 to Rhode Island; mar.' Frances , was perhaps second son of John Emery and wife ^"charity Nason, the wife of Job Emery, was daughter of Jona- than Nason. He was in Kittery in 1670, was probably killed m an accident- in 1691, married Sarah Jenkins; was son of Richard. He was livino- at Pipestave landing in Kittery in 1639; m 1665, he was accused of blasphemy; the general court "did not judge him guilty of that fact, as that by our laws he ought to die," but required him to o-ive a bond for his good behavior; he gave the bond, and as his behavior had always been so good, the people of Kittery elected him representative to the general court ; that body would have none of him refused to permit him to take his seat. In 1655, he was pre- sented (indicted) for not attending meeting. That he was a thor- oucrhly bad man from a Puritan point of view of the day, is shown by the' record of his conviction, in 1659, of the crime of entertaining Quakers for which he was fined five pounds. His wife's name was probably Sarah Baker. There is authority for saying that he came to America from Stratford-on-Avon, where, at the time he left, there were manv persons of his name, and where Nasons are still found; a Richard Nason was there baptized August 3, 1606, son of John Nason who married October 28, 1600, Elizabeth Rogers. Sarah Jenkins, who married Jonathan Nason, was daughter of Re-^^inald Jenkins, born 1608; he was in the employ of John Winter at RicTimond island; his wdfe's Christian name was Ann; they probably were Quakers. a 1 • -i Samuel Brackett, Jr., married second September 12, 1743, Abigail Cass- she was the widow of Thomas Cass of Portsmouth and daugh- ter of Jonathan Banfill of Portsmouth. In 1757, administration on his estate was granted to her second husband. What is supposed to be in her handwriting, is a list of the names, with dates of birth, of the children of Samuel, Jr.; it is the oldest family record of any of our name, and its contents have made comparatively easy the compiling of the genealogy of his descendants. She died in September, 1789. His death occurred December 31, 1786. He lived to see his numer- ous grandsons come marching home victorious m a war, which had ushered into life a nation. It was not until after his death that there was any exodus of Bracketts from Berwick. At the time of his death, four of his sons were residents of the town. Issue: 1. 'john, b. 29 June, 1720. See division 8. 2. Isaac, b. 7 Oct., 1722. See division 9. 3. Samuel, b. 5 Aug., 1724. See division 10. 4. James, b. 22 Apr., 1726. See division 11. 5. Joshua, b. 9 July, 1728. See division 12. SAMUEL, JR., OF BERWICK 101 6. Mary, b. 2 Oct., 1730; mar. John Woodsum, bapt. 16 Apr., 1732, son of Joseph and wife Abigail Abbott. They were received into the Second church in Berwick in 1755; she d. 16 May, 1798; had son, Matthew, b. in 1749. 7. Elizabeth, b. 20 Feb., 1733; mar. 30 Sept., 1756, John Kil- gore; she d. in 1821; had son, Samuel, b. in 1777, who mar. Sally Hastings of Eastport and had ten children. Sarah, b. 8 June, 1736; bapt. 13 June, 1736; d. 15 June, 1739. Jacob, b. 8 Nov., 1737; bapt. 20 Nov., 1737; d. 18 Nov., 1739. Joseph, b. 7 Apr., 1739; bapt. 22 Apr., 1739; d. 7 Oct., 1742. Sarah, b. 15 Nov., 1742; bapt. 26 Nov., 1742; mar. 21 June, Zebulon Eibby; she d. 4 Mar., 1825. Children were John; Susannah; Hannah; E^^dia; Mary; Eevi; Ira. Bathsheba, b. 19 June, 1744; mar. Pray; d. 27 Apr., 1806, Joseph, b. 22 Oct., 1746; d. 8 Feb., 1755. Olive, b. 6 Sept., 1750; d. 13 Oct., 1751. CHAPTER X. ANTHONY BRACKETT OF BOSTON, Anthony Brackett was the son of Captain Anthony Brackett and wife Mary (see chapter V). He was born, probably in Boston, Janu- ary 25, 1708; mention of his birth is contained in the town records of Hampton, New Hampshire. He was the only son his father had. The authority for this statement is not a family record, but a deposi- tion made in court by Jasper Blake in June, 1763, — an instrument of evidence relative to the ownership of land in Falmouth; the deponent at the time was sixty-nine years old and was the husband of Susan- nah Brackett, an aunt of Anthony of Boston, his father's half sister; he removed from Hampton to Falmouth in 1733. Said deposition reads as follows: "I alwa5^s heard and understood that Captain Anthon}^ Brackett of Falmouth, whose first wife was Ann Mitton, dwelt on a large farm in said Falmouth at a place called and known as Back cove. I have also heard that said Captain Anthony Brackett had sundry children by said Ann Mitton, whose names were as follows: Anthony, Seth, Mar}', Elinor and Keziah. Anthony was the eldest son of said Ann and dwelt in Falmouth, from where he moved to Boston, and that he followed coasting business in the latter part of his days. And I always heard and understood that Anthony Brackett of Boston, rope maker, was the only son of said Captain Anthony Brackett last men- tioned, and wife Marj^ * * *." Although Anthony of Boston is mentioned in the deposition as following the trade of rope-maker and is described in instruments of conve5'ance as "rope maker," if he ever followed that occupation it was in his younger days; he was an innkeeper in Boston, where he lived all his life. Perhaps, first married Jan. i, 1729, in Boston Alithea Drown; he married second in Boston, February 8, 1735, Elizabeth Majdem, the Rev. Thomas Prince officiating; she died June 27. 1768; will dated May 9, 1768. proven July 15, 1768. About 1733, or earlier, Anthon}' commenced proceedings to recover Peak's island. It will be remembered that three of his aunts, sisters of his father, resided in Boston; from these he purchased their respective interests in Michael Mitton's estate. One of them, Elinor, married a Richard Pulling (PuUin) of Boston; she was a widow in 1 73 1, and in that 3'ear she deeded lands in Casco to Anthony. The other Mitton heirs were the descendants of the sisters of his grand- mother, Ann Mitton Brackett; one of these was Mary Mitton, who married Thomas Brackett. One of the children of Mary Mitton Brackett was Joshua Brackett who lived in Greenland, New Hamp- shire, who purchased the interests of his mother's other children in the Mitton estate. Other heirs were descendants of Mitton's daugh- ANTHONY, OF BOSTON 103 ters, Elizabeth who married Lieutenant Thaddeiis Clark, Sarah who married John Andrews, and Martha who married John Grove. With Anthony was associated a Mr. Smith of Boston; they perhaps pur- chased the interests of some of the last mentioned parties, and the two in conjunction with Joshua Brackett were the prime movers in plans to recover the Mitton estate. The portion which was the sub- ject of great contention, was Peaks island. Michael Mitton pur- chased it from Sir Ferdinando Gorges, whose agent in the business was, perhaps, his nepew, Thomas Gorges. Upon the death of Mitton in about 1660, his widow conveyed the island to John Phillips and to his son-in-law, George Munjoy, husband of his daughter Mary. Munjoy's daughter Mary married John Palmer; the heirs of Mary Munjoy Palmer were among the parties from whom the Mitton heirs souglat to recover Peak's island. Under date of March 7, 1733, from Boston, Anthony wrote his cousin Joshua of Greenland — "As to the affair of the island Mr. Maylem and I expected to have heard from you before now about the matter. I think that we should not be thus easy about the matter as we are. I think it will be best for 3'ou to go down to the island when }'OU are there (Fal- mouth) and if 3'ou find anything there built of Munford (as the word appears — original, nearly illegible) or anj^ under him, to cut it down — and then let him sue us, — and to take witnesses with you and warn them off in our name and yours and we will stand by you in the matter. Sir, we would have sent you money before now if you would have let us have known what would (not deciphered), and we expect that you will be active in the affair and we will assist." However, it was not until 1741, that there was au}^ trial in actions commenced between the parties. In that year there was a suit tried at York, involving title to four thousand acres of land. The Rev. Thomas Smith of Portland, was a party to the suit, opposed to the Mitton heirs, and in his journal under date of June 23, 1741, wrote "Our great case came on this morning and was not finished till between nine and ten at night." The next day he wrote "The jury brought in against us." Peak's island, as is generally understood, was involved in the suit tried in 1641; there is, possibly, some doubt that it was, for in 1742, said Rev. Thomas Smith claimed to own one-third of the island. As will be seen, the two Bracketts and the Mr. Smith of Boston were very active in their efforts to acquire possession of it in 1643, and did so; also that in 1643, action for the recovery of the island was commenced by the Palmer heirs. It is thought that the letter written by Anthony to Joshua on June 27, 1743, throws a great deal of light upon the status of the legal proceedings and the contro- versy, perhaps, is of local historical importance, and, therefore, its contents are here set forth. It is indorsed "To Mr. Joshua Brackett at Greenland near to Portsmouth in Piscataqua, to be left at Mr. Clark's tavern at Greenland." The absence of the deference paid by the writer to Ivieutenant Joshua, in his earlier correspondence, and the repleteness of directions the following contains, suggest that though addressed to Lieutenant Joshua, the letter was intended for Joshua Jr. of Falmouth. 104 BRACKETT GENEALOGY "Boston, June 27, 1743. Mr. Joshua Brackett. I received a letter from you dated April the first and I wrote you an answer to that letter and enclosed in it a lease or acknowl- edgement from William Davis that he holds possession of Peak's Island in the right of Michael Mitton heirs and is tennant to them. I have since received another letter from you wherein you write that 5'ou have received my letter and the writing under William Davis' hand, which I desire you to keep very safe, which may be of great benefit to us. I suppose 3'ou was in haste when you wrote j^our let- ter to me for you do not write fully of the particulars of the case. I wish you had and that you had sent me a copy of the writ against Mr. Davis, that I and Mr. Smith might have asked advice of the lawyer here, which would be of advantage to you as well as others of the Mitton heirs; but now Mr. Smith and I are at a great loss what to do. You write that the case is to be tried at York in July. I pray that you will inform Mr. Parker and Mr. lyivermore fully of our case; it will be needful for you to get an attested copy of George Cleaves and Thomas George's deed to Michael Mitton and the assignment that Mitton's widow made of it to George Phillips or George Munjoy, by which it will appear that the widow Mitton had no right or power to dispose of the island, and Mr. Parker and Livermore will know how to act properly in the case. I earnestly desire that 5'ou will give Mr. Parker and Mr. I^ivermore good fees and pay them the money and desire them to do the best they can for our interests; and then I believe they will do all that may be needful for us. I think that we shall lose the case at the inferior court, which I shall not be sorry for; it may be of advantages to us for then we can appeal to the superior court; and if we are cast at the inferior court I desire that 3'ou will give bond to prosecute the appeal at the superior court. Ask advice of Mr. Parker and Mr. Livermore about it and do all that is needful that we may have the case tried at the superior court, and then bring all our strength and title by which it will appear that the island doth belong to the Mitton heirs; and I hope we shall overcome our enemies that try to take it from us. I desire that you will be very kind and generous to Mr. Davis and make him easie, and then he will be true to our interests and do the best he can for us when the case is tryed at York, whether we are cast or not I desire that j^ou will get an attested copj^ from the clerk of the inferior court of the writt against Mr. Davis and all the other papers that may be put into court relating to the case and send them to me as soon as may be. I desire that you will be very careful that all things maj^ be done according to law. Let nothing be wanting on your part that may be done and I and Mr. Smith will pay our proportion of the money for the charges and assist 3'ou to the utmost of our power. Time will not admit to enlarge, but I earnestly desire you will do the best j^ou can and write iuWy to me about the case, and we will write to you again in little time. Mr. Smith and I intend to appear at the superior court with all the papers and hope we shall recover the island which is our just due. I have not time to enlarge, but money nor our assistance shall not be wanting. Show this letter to Mr. Parker and Mr. Livermore. Enclosed is ANTHONY, OF BOSTON 105 attested copy of Cleaves and Georges deed to Mitton and the widow Mitton's assignment to John Phillips. I am, your humble servant, Anthony Brackett." The title to the island was the subject of litigation as late as 1763; in 1762, a suit was tried in the inferior court, and in the supe- rior court in 1763; the party then opposed to the Mitton claimants, was a Capt. John Waite, a Palmer heir, and two-ninths of the island was aw^arded to him. The Rev. Thomas Smith entered in his diary, "Capt. Waite recovered against the Bracketts two-ninths, i e one- ninth he purchased of PuUen and wife, which some years before I had purchased of them and the deed recorded; whether that may not be considered my possession ?" He never got it. It is generall}' accepted by those who have written as to this contest, that Captain Waite recovered two-ninths under the Palmer title; it may be that he did, but it is thought that he recovered as a purchaser from some of the Mitton heirs; that "PuUen and wife" were Richard Pulling and wife Elinor Brackett of Boston; it is not understood how, if as an heir. Captain Waite recovered, that either the Mitton title or the Palmer title was considered good to the entire island, as one of them must have been. "The Bracketts" referred to in Parson Smith's diary were Anthony Brackett and Joshua Brackett, brothers, of Portland, sons oi Joshua of Greenland, N. H., and possibly Anthony of Boston, though it is probable that the latter had conveyed his interest to the brothers before 1763. As before said, Anthony was an innkeeper; for nineteen years, from 1 74 1 to 1760, he was the proprietor of Cromwell's Head inn on School street, Boston; after his death his widow kept the inn until her death, when his son Joshua conducted the business. Mr. Jeffrey Richardson says in his genealogy of the Bracketts (descendants of Captain Richard) — "In the Boston Directory of this year (1789), I find 'Joshua Brackett, inn-holder, Cromwell's Head, South Ivatin street' * * *. An Anthony Brackett kept the tavern in 1760 and probably died in 1764; after his decease, I learn that his wadow carried on the tavern a few years, and that in front of the door was suspended a swing sign with a shipwreck painted on it, and under it this inscription — 'I am compassed with sorrows round Please lend a hand my ship's aground.' The tavern at this time was quite a resort for seamen and stood opposite the Universalist church where is now (1857) Palmer's drug store." Mr. Albert S. Pratt, (died December 9, 1902), who resided on Brookline street, Boston, a descendant of Anthony, was of the opinion that the tavern wdth the sign of the shipwreck was not the one w^hich was kept by his ancestors. Under date of March 9, 1901, he wrote — "George Cleeve was the agent of Alexander Rigby, when Crom- well became Lord Protector and deputy-governor of the province then called Ligonia — Rigby's province. This would indicate where our Anthonj' got the name for his inn, 'Cromwell's Head.' * * *_ I do not think Mr. Jeffrey Richardson's account of the inn — its exact location or character, is strictly accurate. Cromwell's Head Inn was a little further down School street. The sign was a head of Crom- 106 BRACKETT GENEALOGY well — of which I have an imprint. It was a gentleman's inn as distinctive from the lower class of inns of sailors, mechanics, appren- tices, etc. It is said that, during the occupation of Boston by the British troops, the sign was ordered taken down bj' the military officers, as it hung very low over the walk and people had to stoop in passing under it. The 'ship-in-distress tavern' was in the vicinity of North square, not in School street." The Cromwell's Head inn was a wooden building; in 1802, it was advertised for sale. It is said that Colonel George Washington was a guest at the tavern, when a young man. Anthon}' died in 1764; his will was probated during that 3^ear; items in the inventory were tracts of real estate in F'almouth and Gorham; a pew in Dr. Sewall's church, and among other effects a Negro bo3% value, ^46-13-4. In his will he mentioned that his two sons Anthony, and Maylem, went "beyond seas and never heard from," and called his son Joshua, "supposed eldest son." Issue: 1. Anthony; a sailor; probably perished at sea. 2. Maylem; a sailor; 'probably perished at sea. 3. Joshua, b. in 1738; mar. 6 Oct., 1763, Abigail Pond of Dedham, Mass.; d. at the age of 56 years; estate was administered in 1794; was proprietor of Cromwell's Head inn from 1768 to time of his death; had one dau., Abigail, b. in 1780, who mar. 13 Apr., 1796, Major Erastus L>'man of Northampton, Mass.; she died, leaving sur- viving one child, Abigail Brackett. Major I^j^man removed from Northhampton to Vermont. During the War of the Revolution Joshua served on committees of safety and correspondence. 4. Elizabeth, b. 15 Jan., 1741; mar. in 1760, Ebenezer Simpson, b. 21 Mar., 1741, d. 11 Dec, 1796; shed. 12 Feb., 1831. Issue: 1st. Joshua B. 2nd. Abigail B. 3d. Elizabeth B. 4th. Sarah. 5th. Mar}^ R.; all of whom died under the age of six years. 6th. Sally, b. 5 Nov., 1776; mar. 5 Sept., 1802, John Pratt of Boston, who d. at Cohasset, Mass., 6 May, 1834; she d. in Boston, 13 Apr., 1849. Issue: I. John, b. 29 June, 1803; mar. 31 July, 1825, Mar}- Eambord of Boston, where she d. 22 Sept., 1886; he d. in Boston 21 Nov., 1884. Issue: All b. in Boston. a. Sarah E., b. 14 May, 1827; mar. 3 Jan., 1850, Samuel W. Ripley; d. 28 Jan., 1853, in Boston. Issue: a. Charles T., b. i Dec, 1850; mar. 28 Apr., 1875, Mary P. Ropes of Salem; reside in Dorchester, Mass.; had son, Walter B., b. 2 Aug., 1881, in Boston. b. Charles H., b. 21 Aug., 1829; mar. 6 Feb., 1855, Rachel M. Williams, b. 6 Aug., 1834; he d. at Chelsea, Mass., 20 June, 1888. Issue: a. Sarah E., b. 11 Jan., 1856, in Boston; d. 5 Sept., 1857. b. Alice M., b. 20 Nov., 1857, in Boston; mar. 22 Oct., 1878, George W. Chicken; had Helen M., b. 8 Apr., 1881, and George H., b. 22 Mar., 1885; d. 31 Mar.. 1885. c Mary E., b. 11 May, i860, in Boston; mar. 20 Nov., 1875, Preston J. Calley; had Bertha M., b. 2 Mar., 1877; Gladys L., b. 22 Jan., 1889; Charles T., b. i Jan., 1893; Norman Brackett, b. 11 Dec, 1897. ANTHONY, OF BOSTON 107 d. Helen G., b. i6 June, 1865, in Boston; mar. 24 June, 1888, George W. McBride; had Marion Pratt, b. 3 Jan., 1890, Winthrop, b. 19 Nov., 1894. e. John, b. 18 Oct., 1867; d. 22 Nov., 1872. f. Charles H., b. 26 Oct., 1869; d. 7 Nov., 1870. g. Charles A., b. 26 June, 1874, at Chelsea. c. Albert Stevens, b. 24 Maj^ 1833, in the rear of Christ's church, Boston, Mass. His father, John Pratt, was v^^ell known as secretar}^ of the overseers of the poor of Boston for many years. His mother, Mary I^ambord, was a lineal descendant of Richard P'loyd of Chelsea, who was one of the historic tea-party, which dressed as Indians, threw the cargo of tea into Boston harbor. After leaving school he went to work for the dry goods firm of Lamb and Hanson on Bath street, and later became book-keeper for Champne}^ Bros., located at corner of Milk and Devonshire streets of which firm he was admitted a member. In i860, he was appointed sole agent for New England for Clark's O. N. T. spool cotton and was connected with the company until his death 9, Dec. 1902. Was a member of the Vowel Club, and also served as president of the Eliot School association. Repre- sented old ward i in 1864, in the common council; also from 1867 to 1870 inclusive, represented the ward in the board of aldermen; as chairman of committee on clocks and bells, had the first clock put in the steeple of the old Christ church on Salem street; was the originator of the order of the board of aldermen to widen Hanover street to sixt^^ feet from Court street to Chelsea ferry. Was a mem- ber of the First Corps of Cadets at the time of the Cooper street riots and did service in front of Read's gun-store in Fanueil Hall square and at the State House; married 7 Dec, 1858, Julia, dau. of Benja- min Dodd. Issue: a. Julia Marion, mar. in 1890, Albert Wiley. b. Carrie Maud, b. 7 Oct., 1862; mar. 24 May, 1894, Charles Edward Kelsey; reside Montvale road, Newton Center, Mass.; chil- dren are Robert Pratt, b. 17 July, 1896, and Marion, b. 17 Aug., 1899. d. William, b. 18 Aug., 1834; d. 20 June, 1888, in Chelsea. II. Charles of Cohasset, Mass. III. Caleb S. of Boston. IV. William H., married twice; all deceased. V. Elizabeth Brackett, spinster, is deceased. VI. Sarah S., spinster. VII. Mary S., mar. E. B. Studley; reside in Cohasset. 7th. Polly, b. 12 May, 1780; d. 30 May, 1862; mar. 5 Feb.; 1804, John Stevens. Issue: All b. in Boston. I. Elizabeth Brackett, b. 13 Nov., 1804; d. 5 Sept., 1890; mar. i •Oct., 1833, Thomas W. Seavers, b. 17 June, 1803. Issue: a. John Stevens, b. 8 July, 1834; d. same day. b. Thomas W., Jr., b. 5 Oct., 1835; mar. 6 Nov., 1867, Deborah Jane Norton nee Parker of Kalamazoo, Mich. Issue: a. John A., b. 12 Oct., 1868; is married. b. Clarence P., b. 3 Oct., 1871; mar. Ada W. Burgess. c. Mary R., b. 31 Nov., 1839. II. Emily C, b. 26 July, 1806; d. 16 Dec, 1889. III. John, Jr., b. 21 Dec, 1807; d. 13 Aug., 1851. IV. Albert, b. 17 July, 1810; d. 23 Dec, 1831. V. Cordelia M., b. 21 June, 1812; mar. 7 Apr., 1836, Josiah Fuller; shed. 10 Jan., 1892. Issue: 108 BRACKETT GENEALOGY a. John S., b. i8 Nov., 1838; mar. Mary A. Wetherbee; reside at Welle sley, Mass. b. William E., b. 8 Mar., 1841; d. 26 Aug., 1890; mar. Lucy J. Wetherbee, who d. 16 Dec., 1899. Issue: a. Marion E., b. 27 June, 1863; mar. Richard A. Oldrieve; she d. 12 Aug., 1888. b. Walter C, b. 28 Mar., 1866; mar. i Sept., 1886, May M. Marston; reside at Waltham; had Gertrude M., b. 20 Dec, 1889, and Gladys M., b. 20 Dec, 1892; d. in Sept., 1893. c William E., b. 16 Nov., 1867; mar. Delia Pole}'. d. Arthur S., b. 2 Ma)-, 1872; mar. Eva May White; reside in Westboro, Mass.; had Marion S., b. 19 June, 1895, and William, b. 17 July, 1898. e. Alfred S., b. 30 Dec, 1875; mar. Amy Sauers; reside in West Newton; had Dorothy S., b. 7 Apr., 1898. f. Grace E., b. 11 Mar., 1881. g. Chester Brackett, b. 25 Mar., 1885. c. George G., b. 6 May, 1845; mar. Abba S. York of Freeport, Me.; d. 29 Mar., 1899. Issue: a. Herman D., b. 4 Apr., 1880. V. Mary Augusta, b. 2 Aug., 1815; resided in 1901 at 22 Hoi-- 3^oke St., Boston. VI. Harriette S., b. 23 Aug., 1819; d. 27 Aug., 1819. 5. Thomas, b. about 1742. See division 2. 6. Mary, b. about 1743; d. 17 Aug., 1748; age, 5 yr. and 8 mo. 7. Benjamin, b. about 1745, was a mariner; mar. 19 July, 1791, Hannah Davis; served as private in Capt. Isaac Martin's company, Col. Ezra Woods' regiment, Maj. Gen. Spencer's brigade; marched 17, Apr. 1777, to Rhode Island; served 23 days. Roll sworn to at Boston. Died without issue in 1794. Deeds of surviving brothers and sisters to his property are not signed by the brothers "who went bej'ond seas," indicating that thej^ had not returned. 8. Mary, who mar. 14 Jan., 1767, Aaron Willard of Lancaster, Mass. 9. Nathaniel; was a soldier in the patriot armj'^ during the War of the Revolution. No further record. *l CHAPTER XI. CAPTAIN RICHARD BRACKETT, THE IMMI- GRANT, OF BRAINTREE. Captain Richard Brackett was one of the first of the name in America. With certainty is it known that he was in the colony of Massachusetts Ba}- as early as 1630 ; he probably came with Winthrop in 1629. With his descendants the tradition is as general, as is the tradition of a flood among the different peoples of the earth, that three brothers by the name of Brackett were among the first colonists in New England. Other Bracketts in the Bay colony at an early date were Peter Brackett of Boston, and Thomas Brackett of Salem. In 1629, the year he came to America, Richard Brackett was only seventeen years old. There is his own statement on oath tend- ing to show that the year of his birth was 161 2; he testified by affidavit, on July 2, 1668, that he was filty-six years old. However, on his tombstone is inscribed that he died in March, 1690, and was then eighty years old; if true, he was born as early as 1610. His exact age is of interest, bearing, as it does, on the question whether or not* he was accompanied by a guardian when he came to America. That he was so accompanied, it is reasonable to presume, as it also is that the guardian was Peter Brackett, who probably was his elder brother. Captain Richard Brackett enjoyed the confidence and patronage of the ruling powers of the colony from an early age in his life; on quite all matters pretaining to religion and politics his views harmo- nized fully with theirs, and it is not known that he was at variance with them at any time on either question. He took a decided stand against a large majority of the people of Braintree, on an important matter involving their pecuniary interests, which will be related in its proper connection. His life can be cited as typical in quite all partic- ulars pertaining to his conduct as a man and a religionist, as strictly puritanical. The mundane rewards which were his to enjoy, seem to have been quite all the honors and favors which fall to one who seeks rather to follow than to lead, and to follow closely upon the heels of those who do lead. He seems to have gotten a fair share of those things the colonists had to divide among themselves, to have been fairly successful in his undertakings, and to have possessed a good estate at the time of his death. On August 27, 1630, he was among the colonists with whom Governor Winthrop organized the First church of Boston; the instru- ment is dated at Charlestown. Mr. Jeffrey Richardson wrote that the church structure ' 'was at first a low thatched-roofed building which was soon removed, and one was built where Brazier's building is on State street." With this church he remained for twelve years, when he removed to Braintree. Under date of September 8, 1635, one can 110 BRACKETT GENEALOGY read in the church records that "Ahce wife of our brother Richard Brockett signed the Covenant." He was but twenty-three years of age in 1635, and had probably been married but a short time when his wife joined the church. Where the marriage took place or what was his wife's maiden name, has not been learned. He was admitted freeman in Boston, Ma}^ 25, 1636, and on November 23, 1636, he became a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Shortly prior, viz., March 21, 1636, he was granted a lot upon which to build; his choice was limited to lots "not being built upon (and) is free to be otherwise disposed of." He made selection of a lot now on Washington street, nearly midway between the present West and Boylston streets; he erected a house, about which was his garden, and there resided until about November 20, 1637, when he was appointed by the gen- eral court, keeper of the prison. His salary and perquisites were ^13, 6s, i8d (increased to i^20. June 6, 1639), and the use of a dwell- ing house. The following year he sold his property on Washington street. In Vol. I, p. 25, of Boston Town Proceedings is recorded: — "Granted to our Brother Richard Brackett to sell his howse and yarding June 11, 1638." The propert}^ was sold to a Mr. Joseph I^eger. The Town Proceedings give some information as to his occupa- tion prior to his removal to Braintree; under date of February 12, 1639, it is recorded that leave was granted "to our Bro. Rich. Brackett to mowe the Marsh lying in the Newfield which he hath usually mowen, for this next summertime." It is clear that he had some- thing to do in addition to his duties as jailer, had an eye open for municipal windfalls, and 2i penchant for agriculture. So strong within him was the desire to lead the life of a husband- man, — in preference to that other calling so many of his fellow com- patriots followed, viz., fishing, at which not a few acquired a deal of wealth for the day, — that he decided to turn his attention quite wholly to farming. Necessarily, to carry out his intention, he must leave Boston. In relating the period of his life when he is about to change his place of residence, to leave Boston, it is proper to mention the refer- ence to. Richard Brackett, by S. G. Drake in his Historj-- and Antiquities of Boston. It occurs in his picture of Spring Lane, at its conclusion, as he recalls the first settlers visiting the spring, and in these words: — "And grim Richard Brackett, the jailer, may have laid down his halberd to quaff a morning draught." Its briefness tells how pressed for data pertaining to those early settlers, was the author, when it is known that these few words present the information he had relative to grim Richard. The writer has heard it stated that the jailer described in Haw- thorne's Scarlet Letter, was grim Richard. It is hardly thought that said description is of the individual, that the author had in mind any particular person when he A^Tote. Mr. Jeffrey Richardson mentions that Captain Richard Brackett was jailer for many 3'ears. It is certain that he held the position to the time of his removal to Braintree. Whether he held it subse- quently to his removal, there is nothing to show. RICHARD, OF BRAINTREE 111 The "luairsh lying in the Newfield which he hath usually mowen," and which grim Richard was granted leave to mow February 12, 1639, w^as at Mt. Wollaston in Braintree, at the time a part of the town of Boston. It was at the same mount where, some seventeen 3^ears or more prior, Thomas Morton and his men set up in business, much to the annoyance of the Plymouth colony. Their Maypole exercises were of the merriest kind, and these and other doings brought the merry-makers in such ill repute that they were driven out of the country by the outraged saints. Braintree was incorporated in 1640. Captain Richard was not only one of the early settlers of the town, but also was associated with its incorporation. He removed to Braintree, perhaps, about 1641 or 1642. The time is fixed by the date of his dismissal by the church in Boston, concerning which there is uncertainty; in some publications the date of dismissal is given as December 5, 1641; in others. May 8, 1642. Under the latter date, the records of the First church of Boston read: — "Our Bro. Richard Bracket! was granted by the church to be Dismissed to ye church at Braintree at theer desire with ye Office of Deacon amongst you." The lights of the First church of Boston entertained a high opinion of the integrity of the young deacon, and this opinion was shared by the Boston town authorities, as will be seen. The church in Boston appears to have exercised -a. parental care over the new church in Braintree, and insured its well being by patronizing it with one of its model members as a deacon. He was ordained deacon July 21, 1642. This ofhce in the church at Braintree, grim Richa/u filled to the da\^ of his death. There were tracts of land in Braintree that were owned or claimed by the town of Boston; it appointed Captain Richard to oversee these tracts as its agent, as the following shows: — "Agreed with Captain Richard Brackett of Braintree that he should, in the town's behalf, take care that noe v/ast or strip of w^ood or timber be in the land belonginge to this town lyinge neere theier towne; but do his utmost to prevent it, or give information to the Selectmen. In consideration whereof he hath libertie to cutt out of the wood already fallen to the value of 40 cord. 25 Dec. 1676." Another time Captain Richard was granted by the town of Boston: — "lyibertie to cut soe much Tymber upon the Common land of Braintree as may serve for ye buildinge of a ^ pte of a vessel of 25 Tun, in consideration of his care of the timber lands." Vol. 6, p. 237, Suffolk County Deeds, reads: — "Richard Brackett of Braintree, husbandman, sells 30 acres of woodland in township of Braintree but belonging to Boston, and abt 25 years past by sd town of Boston gtd and laid out to other men as b}' record of said town appeareth. 25 Oct. 1660." Clearly, grim Richard was a trusted agent of the town of Boston. There was another tract of considerable extent in Braintree, which the town of Boston claimed. Quite all or a large part of the tract, the town of Braintree purchased from an Indian chief. It was the desire of a great portion of the people to commence action for the recovery of the tract from Boston. This was opposed by a few of the town, notabl}^ b)^ Richard Brackett and Edmund Quinc}^ They and 112 BRACKETT GENEALOGY a Mr. Samuel Thompson, in March, 1682, were appointed a com- mittee to treat with the town of Boston. The contest was a prolonged one; as late as 1687, he was opposing the institution of proceedings by Braintree against Boston, for the recovery of the land. Ultimately, a committee of which he was a member, secured for Braintree, by set- tlement, what is known as the six-hundred-acre lot. He early became one of the town's officials; was its first town clerk and held the office for some years. In 1652, he was chosen selectman, and again in 1670 and 1672. The highest office his towns- men could bestow upon him was that of deputy to the general court. He was first selected to this position in 1643; next, in 1655; again, in 1665; in the latter year the colony had need of the services of its ablest men in its contest over the province of Maine with the heir of Gorges. It required the counsel of such men as grim Richard to successfully steer the ship of state amidst the shoals and breakers, which were in her course during the stormy period of the restoration. Again, in 1667, grim Richard was Braintree' s deputy to the gen- eral court. Also, commencing with 167 1, in said capacity he served for four consecutive years, when there was a long interlude before he went again as deputy. The reason was that there was sore need of his services in another capacit3^ In the year 1675 commenced King Philip's war, which continued until the latter part of the following year. Before it closed, hostilities commenced in Maine, and no last- ing peace was secured with the Indians until 1679. Until such peace had commenced, grim Richard did not represent Braintree in the gen- <. -^1 court, where he again took his seat, and for the last time, in 1680. As intimated, he served his people in a militarj' as well as in a civil and a religious way. He was chosen sergeant on the organiza- tion of the train-band in Braintree, and held the rank for a few years until he was promoted to that of lieutenant; was the second to hold that office in the company. About 1654, he was appointed captain of the company, the third to be so honored. For promotion to this office it was necessary that the approval of the candidate should be made by the general court — which was prompth^ done in his case. The fol- lowing 5'ear he, him.self, was also a member of the general cottrt. Judging from the promptitude he exercised in his own and the town's affairs, and the regularity he observed in quite all his business transactions, it is ventured that there was not a better drilled and more thoroughh- capable train-band in the province than the one com- manded by grim Richard. Though Braintree was near to Boston, as secure from attack by the Indians as any of the towns, it did not escape unscathed during King Philip's war. There was hardly a town that did not suffer at the hands of the able chieftain. On Feb- ruary 25, 1675, the Indians made a raid on Braintree and killed four persons; in March, 1676, another person was killed. On the occasion of these and other alarms, grim Richard's men promptly assembled at the garrison houses where were collected the women and children; scouts were despatched to ascertain the course and doings of the enemy; messengers were sent to neighboring towns to give warning and sum- mon aid, and an energetic pursuit was organized. I^ikewise, when raids were made by the Indians in the neighboring towns to Braintree, as frequently happened, messengers from these towns brought the news of these attacks to its people, and grim Richard and his train- RICHARD, OF BRAINTREE 113 band were soon in motion. It is regretted that hardly a scrap has been preser\'ed of the part taken in King PhiHp's war, by Captain Brackett and his company. Almost nothing has come down to us, except the following, which probably is of some interest: The raids by the Indians caused the colony to establish a garri- son on or near the line between the towns of Braintree and Bridge- water. The military committee of the general court appointed a Mr. Richard Thayre to take charge thereof. This Thayre was ambitious to earn his wages and a name for vigilance. He raised an alarm on the most meager of rumors, stalked all the phantoms of the wilder- ness, and stampeded at the approach of a horse or a cow of any color. Night and day he had the people of Braintree afright at an immediate prospect of being swooped down upon by the able chieftain and a thousand of his braves; had grim Richard stirred up and his anger thoroughl}^ aroused; his men worn out by keeping constant ward and watch because of Thayre 's numerous scares and bugaboos. At last, one day happened what Thayre prayed Dame Fortune to take place. One of King Philip's men, John George, a poor half-starved wretch, on his hand and knees went through the snow to the garrison house and surrendered, — he was too weak to walk. He was the only Indian that was seen by Thayre and his garrison during their cam- paign. He proceeded to make the most of his luck; his achievement in the capture of John George, was laudh^ proclaimed as an instance of his vigilance and as evidence that real Indians were in the countr}^. He kept John George in the garrison house for five weeks "'at the expense of the towne," — was desirous of getting the Indian in good physical condition as an exhibit. What with being constantly on the alert for weeks, marching and countermarching at all seasons, night and day; with being continually prepared for attacks that were never made; with one false alarm but passing away before another was cur- rent, grim Richard's patience was sorely strained. He had to put up with it all, for Thayre was the general court's man. However, when Thayre got a live Indian whom he kept in the garrison house at the expense of the town, an opportunity was presented to do something. The old jailer thought the jailwas a good enough place for John George. Grim Richard was not the man to play at see-saw when he had the means wherewith to do something effectual. He went with a detail to the garrison house where Thayre was boarding John George, took him away from his keeper and carried him forthwith to Boston. It was Thayre who did the protesting and petitioning; said that he had a grievance and that all his bills were not paid by the town. Grim Richard had ready the evidence of his men in support of the course he had taken, which was approved by those in authority. The general court, in its might, took upon itself to banish the poor Indian from the country, so its records read; that is, he was sold into slavery. It is to be regretted that grim Richard did not turn the Indian loose. In Braintree, during his life. Captain Richard was among the first in its church, military and civil affairs. He was held in high esteem in Boston and other adjoining towns to Braintree, as he also was in the surrounding towns. In all of these towns he had an extensive acquaii^tftice with men of prominence, residents thereof; by some of them he was nor^' "^ in their wills to administer their 114 BRACKETT GENEALOGY estates, and was nominated by the court to administer the estates of others, upon the petition of members of their respective famihes; his name is frequently met with in such capacities. His selection for such trusts attests his high standing for integrity in the families of the decedents. There is another position he filled, of which mention should be made, viz., that of school master. Mr. Jeffrey Richardson is author- ity that Captain Brackett was one who taught the vSchool in Braintree. As he advanced in 3^ears he sought, but not too hastily, to dis- burden himself of offices whose duties were cumbersome and brought him little or no returns, and to look after positions where pa}^ was attached for ser\dces performed. He could disclaim all sinister motives for his course, as he had freely devoted the best j^ears of his life to the common cause. The records of the general -court, under date of October 15, 1684, read: — "On request of Captain Richard Brackett being 73 years of age and the infirmities of age upon him: having formerly desired, and now again to-da3^ to lay down his place as chief military commander in Braintree, the court granted the request and appointed lyieut. Edmund Quincy to succeed him." At the time he had been connected with the company for upwards of forty-three years, and for thirty years was its captain. On the petition of the inhabitants of Braintree, he was appointed October 15, 1679, to marr}^ and to take oaths in civil cases. In Braintree his pursuit was farming; in deeds and other instru- ments of record he is described as a husbandman. He had his choice of the best land in the town and acquired a considerable estate. When the town of Billerica, Mass., was incorporated, he became a freeholder there, and two of his sons and two daughters settled in Billerica. His years following his advent in Braintree, until he was well past middle life, were devoted to the breaking and clearing of his farm. Once done, he had time for other pursuits, such as teaching school, administering estates and performing other services of a semi- clerical and professional kind. At whatever age, he was busy, had his daily duties in one or another capacity. At all times he w^as a highly honored and respected personage in Braintree, and reached, along all lines, religious, military and civil, such positions as he could have had a laudable ambition to attain. His wife was his lifelong companion from the time of their mar- riage. Her death occurred in 1689. No stone marks the place of her burial, but it is supposed that it is near his grave. He died on March 5, 1690, "after an eminently useful, active and pious life," wrote his descendant, Mr. Jeffrey Richardson, Jr. He is buried in the north precinct of Braintree, now Quincy. On the stone which marks his last resting place one can read: — "Here lyeth buried ye body of Captain Richard Brackett Deacon Aged 80 years Deceased Mp — h 5 l6r RICHARD, OF BRAINTREE 115 B A silver cup inscribed r & a wsed in the Unitarian church in Braintree (which in early days was Congregational), at communion service, is the gift of Richard Brackett and his wife to the church. His will reads:— "January 29, 1689. In the name of God, amen. I, Richard Brackett of Braintree in New England, being mindful of my mortallyty and being of memory and of a disposing mind a trusting in God though Jesus Christ, my only savior for eternal life salvation, revoking and making null all former wills by me made, do make and ordain this my last will and testament as followeth. My will is that all my just debts, if any be, be first paid, and funeral charges be defraj^ed Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Allice Brackett, all my estate in housing, orchards, lands, and meadows in Braintr}^ for her comfortable subsistance during her natural life, as also the income of my estate at Billerica. Item. I give to the children of my son John Brackett one- fourth part of all my land and meadows and housing in Billerica, as it shall fall by equal division, to be equally divided to them and their heirs. My meaning is the children that he had b}^ his wife, Hannah Brackett. Item. I give and bequeath the remaining three parts of my housing, and lands, and meadows in . Billerica to my son Peter Brackett, and son-in-law, Simon Crosby, and son-in-law, Joseph Thompson, and to their heirs, to be equally divided between them. Item. I give to my son Peter Brackett five pounds in current pay, to be paid by my executors. Item. My will is that the division of my lands in Billerica, as above disposed, shall be made b}^ indifferent men, the persons con- cerned in each fourth part to choose one man. Item. My will is that the children of my son John, and Peter Brackett, Simon Crosby and Joseph Thompson, shall pay unto the two daughters of my son Joseph, deceased, Elizabeth and Sarah, twenty pounds a piece in good pay when they shall attain the age of twenty years respectively; and in want of the payment of said forty pounds, they, the said Elizabeth and Sarah, shall have one-half of the land above mentioned, to them and to their heirs, to be equally divided to them. And in case either of said Elizabeth or Sarah shall die without issue, the legacies to her given shall be to the survivor. I give to the said Sarah, the daughter of my son Josiah, five pounds in current pay, and the feather bed her mother carryed awa3^ Item. I give to my son James all of my now dwelling house, barn, orchard, land and meadows, lying and being in Braintry afore- said, next and immediately after my wife's decease (excepting what ma)^ be necessarily expended for her maintenance during her life) to him and to his heirs forever. Item. I give to my son-in-law Joseph Crosby ten pounds in good pay which ten pounds, with the five pounds given to my son Peter Brackett as above, is to be paid within two years after myne and my wife's decease. 116 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Item. I give unto my daughter Hannah Brackett twenty- shillings in good pay. I give my great bible to my daughter Rachel Crosby for her use during her life, and at her decease to be to my grandchild Abigail Thompson. Item. I give to Hannah Brackett, daughter of nty son John, the feather bed which she lyeth on, and bolster what belonged to it and my bedsted at Billerica, with as much movable goods as shall amount to twenty pounds. Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Allice Brackett, all the rest of my movables for her comfortable sustenance while she lives, and to be disposed of by her to whom she please at her death. Item. I appoint and nominate my son James Brackett to be sole executor to this my last will and testament, and in testimony that this is my last will and testament, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed, sealed and published in presence of us, John Ruggles, Senr. and John Ruggles, Jr. (Signed) John Parmenter. Whereas I have given to my grandchild Sarah Brackett, the daughter of my son Josiah Brackett, deceased, five pounds, my will is that it shall be null and void and of none effect; as also the ten pounds given to Joseph Crosby, I give to his daughter Anna Crosby. (Signed) Christopher Webb. #^% Richard Brackett #seal# Boston, December 19, 1690. W.%^ Approved John Ruggles, sen. John Ruggles, Jr. , both at Braintree appearing at Probate." Peter Brackett, a near relative, probablj^ a brother of Richard, was in Boston as early as 1630. In 1640, he owned land in Braintree, adjoining the land of Richard Brackett; mention is made in the town records of there being in his family twelve persons who had come that year to the town to reside. He was admitted freeman in 1643; elected a member of the general court in 1644, and several times in subse- quent years; joined, in 1648, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company; remained a resident of Braintree for several years, when he returned to Boston where he died; buried July 24, 1688. Was one of the founders of the Old South church in 1669. He was twice, if not three times, married; if he had but two wives the Christian name of the first was Priscilla; if he had three wives the name of the first is unknown. Priscilla was the mother of many, if not of all of his children; she died between 1663 and 1666. In the latter 5^ear he married Mary, the widow of Nathaniel Williams; she was the mother of five children by her first husband, and, per- haps, was well stricken in 3^ears at the time of her marriage with Peter Brackett. In her will, made in 1679, it is mentioned that she had the permission of her husband to dispose of her estate. No evidence has been found of the disposition, by will or by other process, of the estate of Peter Brackett. If it is true that he had ten children in 1640, he had a ver>^ large family, as of the thir- teen children whose names follow, but five were, perhaps, born before 1640. So far as has been learued his children were (not in order of birth): RICHARD, OF BRAINTREE 117 1. Peter, no further record. 2. Martha, mar. 23 May, 1655, Robert Twelves. 3. Daughter, mar. before Feb., 1666, to Upham. 4. Daughter, mar. before Feb., 1666, to Cooke. 5. Priscilla, mar. before Feb., 1666, Nathaniel Reynolds. ^ 6. John, b. 30 Sept., 1641; mar. 2 Aug., 1662, Sarah Steadman, dau. of John of Cambridge; d. 12 Dec., 1666. Estate inventoried over ;(^ 1, 000. In will is mentioned "sister Upham" (perhaps then a widow), "Brother Cooke," "Brother Twelves," "Brother Reynolds," "Brother Nathaniel Brackett" and "sister Sarah Brackett." Widow mar. (2nd) Dr. Alcock of Boston; (3d) Hon. Thomas Graves; (4th) Col. John Phillips of Charlestown. Issue: 1st. Sarah, bapt. 5 June, 1664; d. 19 Sept., 1665. 2nd. John (posthumous), b. 21 Apr., 1667; mentioned in will; no further record. 7. Joseph, b. 13 Oct., 1642; d. 24 Jan., 1662. 8. Sarah, living in 1666. 9. Nathaniel, b. about 1648, perhaps earlier; was a witness in 1662, to a deed of land by an Indian to Peter Brackett. A Nathaniel Brackett lived in Salem, where he d. in 1710" aged 62 years. No further record. 10. Hannah, b. 14 Aug., 1656; perhaps mar. Shaw. 11. Ruth, b. 23 Nov., 1660; dau. of "Peter Brackett and wife Prescilla," the record reads. 12. Mary, b. and d. in 1661. 13. Mary, living in 1679. A Thomas Brackett settled in Salem, Mass. In 1658, he was punished for attending Quaker meetings; his estate was inventoried in 1668. The Christian name of his wife was, perhaps, Alice. The probate records of Essex county show will of Alse Brackett of Salem, dated June 20, 1688; proved November 25, 1690. She willed her estate to her grandson, Thomas Ward, a minor, "who hath lived with me and been helpfull unto me in my old age; but if said Thomas shall secure ye Eegacy ordained by ye general court of his father's estate, deed, which is fifty pounds, then the said Thomas shall pay to his brothers and sister £<>, pounds each." Issue: 1. Thomas, bapt. 7 Dec, 1645; d. at age of 22 years. 2. Mary, bapt. 4 Feb., 1649; perhaps mar. Ward, and had chil- dren, Thomas, Samuel, John and Eydia; all living in 1688. 3. Joseph, bapt. 15 June, 165 1; d. young. 4. I^ydia, d. young. As there is a tradition that three brothers by the name of Brackett were among the first colonists in Massachusetts, and it is found that Richard, Peter and Thomas Brackett were in Massachusetts at an early date, the inference is strong that they are the ones to whom the tradition relates. In this connection should be mentioned that with the brothers, perhaps, came a sister; of her nothing more is known than that in the work of Mr. Jeffrey Richardson one can read: — ■ "1641 June 26, (Richard Brackett) was with wife Alice and his sister dismissed from First church in Boston with letter to church con- nected therewith at the Mount." 118 BRACKETT GENEALOGY As meager as is the evidence of relationship between Richard, Peter and Thomas Brackett, equally so is the evidence which has been obtained pertaining to their ancestry and the place in England from whence the}^ came. The only scrap that has been found which sheds any light on these questions, has reference to a Richard Brackett' s entrance into Cambridge University, England, and reads: — "Brackett, Richard, of Wreningham, Norfolk, son of Richard Brackett mediocris fortunce, deceased. School, Norwich, four years; at Corpus Christi College, six months. Age 21. Admitted pensioner, May 13, 1574." The foregoing is an extract from the matriculation or admission book of Gonville and Cains College, Cambridge, England, as it appears in "The East Anglian Magazine, or Notes and Queries on Subjects connected with the Counties of Suffolk, Cambridge, Essex and Norfolk" (New Series, Note i, pp. 1 7-1 17 — 1885-6). While there is no certainty that the Richard, schoolmaster of Braintree, Mass., was connected with the Richards of Wreningham parish, though there is sufficient to warrant belief that he was their relative, there are these certainties, viz., that said persons of Wren- ingham were Bracketts, not Brocketts, had attained considerable dis- tinction as earl}" as the year 1550, and that the name is one of an old English family, such as may and, perhaps, did have its coat of arms. Not knowing anything as to these matters more than has been related, they are submitted to the consideration of the reader, in the belief that the future will make known the secrets of the past pertaining to them. 1. Hannah, bapt. 4 June, 1634, in Boston; mar. (ist) Samuel Kinsley, who d. 21 May, 1662, in Billerica, Mass.; he was son of Elder Stephen, who d. in Milton, Mass., 4 June, 1673, and wife, Elizabeth, who d. 10 Jan., 1668; mar. (2nd) Deacon John Blanchard (Blancher), who d. in Dunstable in 1693; resided in Charlestown from 1653 to 1659, in Chelmsford, Mass., from 1662 to 1680, when he removed to Dunstable, Mass. (now Nashua, N. H.). She survived her husband, and was killed by the Indians in Dunstable, 3 July, 1706. Issue, by ist husband, Samuel Kinsley: 1st. Hannah, b. 27 Juh^ 1656, in Braintree. 2nd. Elizabeth, b. 22 Nov., 1657, in Braintree; mar. John Cum- mings, and had dau. Hannah, b. 20 Ma5% 1693. 3d. Samuel, b. 23 Nov., 1660; d. 19 Jaji., 1661. Issue by 2nd husband, John Blanchard: Joseph; Josiah; Benjamin; James; Joseph; Nathaniel; Thomas; Martha; John; Sarah; Mary. 2. John, bapt. 7 May, 1637; mar. (ist) 6 Sept., 1661, Hannah French, who d. 9 May, 1674; (2nd) 31 May, 1675, Ruth Ellice (Ellis), widow of Joseph, nee Morse, b. in Dedham, Mass., 3 June, 1637, d. 25 Sept., 1692, in Dedham, dau. of John, (b. in 161 1, d. in 1657, ii^ Boston,) and wife, Annis Chickering, who d. in Dedham, I Sept., 1693. John Brackett lived in Billerica, Mass.; was allotted land there in 1660, which adjoined the land allotted to his brother Peter; took the oath of freeman in 1670; d. 18 Mar., 1687. After his death his widow, with the four younger children, went to Dedham to live. Issue: 1st. Hannah, b. i Dec, 1662; mar. Joseph Bass. 2nd. Elizabeth, b. 7 Jun^. 1664; mar. 16 Nov., 1691, Daniel Draper. RICHARD, OF BRAINTREE 119 3d. Mary, b. 12 Feb., 1665; mar. in 1683, Edward Spalding. 4th. Sarah, b. 11 Dec, 1667. 5th. Rachael, b. 30 Sept., 1669. 6th. Abigail, b, 31 Dec, 1770; d. 11 Jan., 7th. Bathsheba, b. 10 Mar., 1672; d. 24 Apr., 1673. 8th. Samuel, b. 4 Mar., 1673; no further record. 9th. Sarah, b. 9 May, 1674, the day of her mother's death. 10th. John, b. 9 June, 1676; d. young. 11th. Ebenezer, b. 19 Oct., 1677. See division 18. 12th. John, b. 10 Dec, 1680. See division 19. 13th. Bethia, b. 25 May, 1682. 3. Peter, bapt. 7 May, 1637, in Boston; was twin with John; mar. 7 Aug., 1661^ Elizabeth Bosworth, who d. 30 Nov., 1686; mar. (2nd) 30 Mar., 1687, Sarah Foster, nee Parker, sister of Joseph, of Roxbury and Cambridge; she d. 8 Apr., 171 8; Peter lived in Billerica, took the oath of freeman there, 30 Oct., 1680; was a farmer. Issue: 1st. Elizabeth, b. 21 Feb., 1662; d. 27 Feb., 1663. 2nd. Jonathan, b. 2 July, 1668; d. 11 Mar., 1671. 3d. Elizabeth, b. 3 Apr., 1671; no further record. 4th. Bethia, b. 16 Apr., 1674; d. 25 Mar., 1675. 5th. Mary, b, 10 Feb., 1680; mar. 16 May, 1704, Jonathan Hull of Billerica. 4. Rachel, bapt. 3 Nov., 1639, in' Boston; mar. 15 Juh% 1659, Simon Crosby of Billerica; had children, Simon, who mar. Hannah ; Thomas, b. 10 Mar., 1666; Joseph, b. 5 July, 1669, mar. 6 May, 1691, Sarah French of Billerica; Anna, b. 30 Mar., 1673; Nathan, b. 9 Feb., 1675, mar. Mar}^ Shed, d. 11 Apr., 1749, in Billerica; Josiah, b. 11 Mar., 1677, mar. Mary Manning, d. 2 Nov., 1703, in Billerica; Mar}-, b. 23 Nov., 1680, mar. 7 Aug., 1701, in Billerica, John Blanchard, b. 3 July, 1677, in Charlestown, Mass.; she d. 7 May, 1748, in Billerica, and he, 10 Apr., 1750, in Boston. 5. Mary, b. 12 May, 1641; mar. i Feb., 1662, Joseph Thompson, b. I May, 1640; d. 13 Oct., 1732, son of Rev. Mr. Wm. Thompson of Braintree, b. in England, 1598, d. 10 Dec, 1666; she d. 23 Mar. 1671; had children, Mary, b. 18 Nov., 1663; Joseph, b. 8 Apr., 1666; Abigail, b. 16 Apr., 1668, mar. 16 Dec, 1701, John Watkins of Charlestown; William B., b. 3 Oct., 1670, d. 22 Dec, 1694; Deborah, b. 29 Sept., 1676. 6. James, b. about 1645, in Braintree; mar. about 1674, Sarah Marsh, b. 22 Dec, 1649, in Hingham, Mass., d. 6 Oct., 1727, dan. of Thomas; he was b. in England, in 16 18, d. 2 Sept., 1659, mar. in Hingham. Mass., Sarah Beal, was son of George; he and wife, Eliza- beth, came to America in 1635, and settled in Hingham. Sarah Beal was b. in 1624, in England, was daughter of John and wife, Nazareth Hobart; Sarah mar. (2nd) in Braintree, 7 Juh^ 1662, Edmund Sheffield, d. in Nov., 17 10, aged about 86 years. Soon after his mar- riage, James deeded land in Hingham, his wife's property, which she inherited from her father. In these instruments of conveyance he is described as ' 'cooper. " It is probable that in early life he followed the trade in Boston, to which city he removed in 1673, or earlier; the records of the First church of Braintree read: — "James Brackett, a child of this church dismissed to the Third church in Boston 9 Febru- ary 1673," and in the records of the Third (Old South) church in Bos- 120 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ton, it is chronicled that he was admitted a member 2 Mar., 1673, The time of his return from Boston to Braintree, is shown by his readmis- sion 19 March, 1682, into the First church there, he having been "dismissed to us from the Third church in Boston." His wife became a member of the church in Braintree 11 Aug., 1694. It is probable that he did not marry until he removed to Boston. Nor is it certain that he resided continuously in Boston from 1673 to his return to Braintree in 1683; there is evidence that for a time he resided in Beverly; a James Brackett took the oath of freeman there in 1673; he was admitted a freeman in Boston 12 May, 1675. In 1695, he was sergeant of the military company in Braintree; was select- man in 1 70 1 and 1703; clerk in 1689 and 1694; appointed in 1700, to run the line between Braintree and Weymouth. By his will, dated 5 Apr., 1 7 18, he bequeathed to son Joseph, all lands and meadows south of the highway, about seven acres, "and 4 acres in the 600 acres;" it recites that he had already given son Nathan, one hundred and fifteen pounds, "and in addition thereto I give him 4 acres of my meeting house lot; " also a lot of woodland, about twenty-four acres, "hnng beyond the sawmill of Edward I^ittleiield." To wife, Sarah, during her life, house, barn and improvements of land; sons Joseph and Nathan are .to provide for her and their unmarried sisters and have property upon death of their mother. Mentions daughters, Sarah, Mary, and Hannah Brackett, Deborah Baxter, and son-in-law, Richard Faxon. On the tombstone at his grave can be read: — "Here Ij^es Ye body of Mr. James Brackett Who died ye 8 day of April 1718, In ye 73 year of his age." (Old burial ground, Quincy, Mass.) Issue: 1st. Joseph, b. 5 Nov., 1675. See division 20. 2nd. Nathan, b. 23 Sept., 1678. See division 21. 3d. Sarah, b. 22 Oct., 1680; unmarried at time of her father's death; probably mar. 5 Feb., 1728, Edward Adams of Milton. 4th. Mary, b. 30 Aug., 1782; unmarried at time of her father's death; no further record. 5th. Deborah, b. 15 Aug., 1685, in Braintree; mar. 13 Jan., 1713, Samuel Baxter of Braintree; had children, Samuel, b, 11 Juty, 1715; Charles, b. 25 Apr., 1717; Deborah, b. 30 Aug., 1722; twins, son and dau., b. and d. last week in Nov., 1723. 6th. Anne (Hannah), b. 18 Juh^, 1687, in Braintree; mar. 30 Dec, 1709, Richard Faxon of Braintree, b. 4 Sept., 1686, son of Thomas and wife, Mary; had children, Thomas, b. 29 Oct., 17 10; Mary, b. 8 Mar., 1713; Abigail, b. 25 July, 1715; Richard, b. 2 Nov., 1 71 8; James, b. 7 Nov., 1721; Sarah, b. 12 Apr., 1724; Anna, b. 3 June, 1726, and Azariah, b. 23 Mar., 1728. RICHARD, OF BRAINTREE 121 7th, Abigail, bapt. 20 Oct., 1689, in Braintree; mar. 6 Aug., 1 7 19, Gregory Belcher, Jr., of Braintree, b. 19 June, 1691, son of Deacon Gregory. 7. Sarah, mar. i June, 1675, Joseph Crosby, who d. 26 Nov., 1695; had children, Sarah, b. 29 Oct., 1677; Thomas and Simon, twins, b. 16 Jan., 1689; Thomas, mar. Mary , and had Josiah, b. 20 Jan., 1720; Jonathan, b. 9 Dec, 1722; Thomas, b. 23 Sept., 1725; John, b. 25 Jan., 1727. 8. Josiah, bapt. 8 May, 1652, in Braintree; mar. 4 Feb., 1673, Elizabeth Waldo, dau. of Cornelius; resided in Chelmsford, Mass., where he d. before 1690; was deacon in the church at Chelmsford. Had children, Sarah and Elizabeth, the latter b. 16 Feb., 1678; these daughters of Josiah united with the church in Roxbury, in 1695. DIVISION NO. 1. JOHN BRACKETT OF RYE AND HIS DESCEND- ANTS. THIRD GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter II. Descent: Anthony, John. John Brackett was the 3'oungest of his father's family and the only male member of the family who died a natural death; none of his name lost more near relatives than did he. There is frequent mention of him in the records of the town of Newcastle, of which the greater portion of Rye was a part to about 1726, principally as a petitioner with regard to town and parish matters. When his home was attacked by the Indians in September, 1691, nearly his entire family was killed or taken captive, including his aged parents. Nothing particular is known as to his military service though it is probable that he did his dut3^ It is to be regretted that so little is known concerning him. Married (ist) Martha Philbrick, b. Sep- tember 26, 165 1, daughter of John (son of Thomas, the immigrant, and wife, Elizabeth) and wife Ann Palmer of Hampton. John Phil- brick and wife, Ann, parents of Martha, were lost at sea, October 20, 1657, with one child and five other persons, while sailing from Hamp- ton to Boston. John Brackett married (2nd) November 24, 1698, Dinah Marston, widow of James (d. 1693) of Hampton, and daugh- ter of John Sanborn. Estate administered in 1726; widow survdved him several years. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Abigail, was captured b}' the Indians 28 Sept., 1691, and car- ried to Canada where she married a Frenchman. Upon her father's death in 1727, she returned to New Hampshire and claimed her share of his estate, a portion of which was land, seven acres. Jonathan Eocke lived on it; then Richard Eang and later Samuel H. Tre- fethen. One of the Bracketts made several verses of poetrj^ upon the subject of the return of the Frenchwoman and her claiming her property. In list of taxpaj^ers of Portsmouth, year 1727, appears the name "Frenchman Brackett." Nothing further is known concern- ing her; probably she returned to Canada. 2. Keziah, was captured b}^ the Indians 28 Sept., 1691. Among the captives redeemed at Quebec in 1695 w^as "Cisia Brackett of Oj'ster river." With the Indians quite every person captured in New Hampshire belonged to Oyster river settlement (New Durham). No further record concerning her. 3. Samuel. See family 2. 4. Thomas. With Samuel and John Brackett, he petitioned in the year 1721 for a new church district in the town; no further record concerning him. JOHN, OF RYB 123 FOURTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, John, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born in New Castle, near where resided his grandfather; was administrator of his father's estate; when the town of Rye was created (1721) he was one of a committee to settle with the old town; was chosen selectman of the town; married January 23, 1713, Lydia ; died Oct. 25, 1766; was probably nearly eighty years of age at time of his death. Always lived in Rye; estate valued at ^^780, si 7. Issue, all born in New Castle (Rye): 1. John, b. 8 Feb., 1714; never married; never worked on farm or went to school; wrote only on birch bark. Was the last who bore the name in Kye. 2. Mary, b. 27 May, 17 16. 3. Phebe, b. 7 Dec, 1718; never married; d. about 1796. 4. Samuel, Jr., b. 13 Nov., 1721. See family 3. 5. Ann, b. 11 Jan., 1725; never married. 6. lyove, b. 18 Apr., 1727; mar. 3 Mar., 174B, Joseph Knowles, b. 13 Dec, 1727. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, John, Samuel, Samuel. Samuel Brackett, Jr., was born November 13, 1721, in Rye; inherited his father's farm and lived on it all his days; the farm was the one settled on b}' his ancestor, Anthony, the immigrant; he was the last of the name to own it; died about 1769, in which j^ear his estate was administered; value ;^935-s4-o; married Eleanor Dow; she married (2nd) September 8, 1770, Jeremiah Berry, b. in 1724. Issue, one child only. 1. Love, b. 9 Aug., 1758; d. 17 Jan., 1795; mar. 10 Nov., 1774, William Berry, b. 12 Apr., 1752-3, son of Jeremiah and wife, Hannah lyocke; mar. (2nd) Elizabeth Wendell, by whom he had four chil- dren. Issue: 1st. Lydia, b. in 1775; d. 20 June, 1820; mar. Wm. Trefethen. 2nd. Samuel Brackett, b. 14 Apr.. 1777; mar. Abigail Webster. 3rd. Hannah, b. 25 Mar., 1781; mar. Josiah Marden. 4th. Jeremiah, b. 16 Dec, 1783; mar. Sally Foss. 5th. Eleanor, b. 25 Apr., 1786; mar. 18 Feb., 1808, James lyOcke. Issue: I. William, d. 1815. II. Adaline, b. 10 June, 1813, d. 13 Aug., 1870; mar. Joel N. Foss. III. Elinor, b. in 1813. IV. James M., d. in 1819. V. Martha S., b. 5 Apr., 1819; d. 19 Nov., 1890, in Rye; mar. Aaron L,. Riggs, blacksmith; no children. VI. Ellen H., b. 22 Apr., 1830; mar. 25 Aug., 1851, Charles F. Eocke, b. 25 Aug., 1826; d. 25 Dec, 1895; was a mason in Portsmouth. 6th. Eove, b. 10 Nov., 1788; mar. 26 June, 1806, Eben Mar- den; d. 1876. 7th. William, born 10 Nov., 1790. 124 BRACKETT GENEALOGY DIVISION NO. 2. COLONEL THOMAS BRACKETT OF BRISTOL AND HIS DESCENDANTS. SIXTH GENERATION, FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter X. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born in Boston, where he resided until about 1774, when he removed to Bristol, Me., From a deed, to which he was a party, it appears that he was still a resident in Bos- ton, April I, 1774. By an address, sent by the town of Bristol to the "Provincial Congress," held at Watertown, Mass., in which he is called the "town's attorney," his residence is given as in Bristol. When a young man, he was associated with a fire company in Bos- ton, serving engine No. 7, and later was transferred to engine No. 2. In 1769, William Sutton of engine No. 2, "presented Nicholas Deer- ing, as a suitable person for his engine company, in lieu of Thomas Brackett who left town." In 1770, he was "approved as a taverner in the house on the neck (Boston), called the King's Arms, formerly the George Tavern, lately kept by Mr. Bowdine." (Selectmen's minutes.) Rev. Mr. Adams recorded in his journal — "Oct. 4, 1 77 1. Voted that the perambulation between Roxbury and this town be on Tuesday at 10 o'clock before noon, and that a letter be wrote to the selectmen as usual and a dinner provided by the clerk at Mr. Brackett's on the neck." Colonel Brackett severed his connections with this tavern in 1773. In that year his name appears in "alarm list" of Captain John Haskin's company, Col. John Erving's regiment. Prior to making Bristol his home, viz., on June 10, 1767, he pur- chased a tract of about thirty acres in that town on the side of the Pemaquid river, on which was situated the estate of his wife's father, James Sproul, who settled there in 1729. James Sproul was born in Ireland probably near Belfast, and came to Boston in 1727. He had eight children, of whom Margaret was married to Col. Brackett about 1767-8. Mr. Sproul was a helpless invalid for several years prior to his death, which happened before the close of the eighteenth century. His lands on the west side of the Pemaquid river, are now in the possession of one of his numerous progeny, Eugene Sproul. Col. Brackett's homestead was on the east side of the Pemaquid. May 2, 1775, but shortly after his arrival in Bristol, at a town meet- ing, it was voted to send him as agent for the town "to Congress to represent the difficulty of the town for the want of ammunition" and "other stores." One, Miles Thompson, was hired by the town at $8.00 per month to carry on Col. Brackett's farm during his absence. By his efforts one-half barrel of gunpowder was secured, which he THOMAS, OF BRISTOL 125 was to pay for, and which was distributed among the three militia com- panies of the town. Also, at the meeting an address to the Provin- cial Congress was agreed upon, which Col. Brackett probably took with him, and which is still on file in the state house at Boston. , He was allowed by the town ^38 O. T. for his expenses. Thomas Brackett was an officer in the Continental army, was captain in the 5th (ist Bristol) company, 3d Lincoln county regi- ment; commissioned May 8, 1776; also, captain of the 5th company, Col. Joseph North's (Lincoln county) regiment. By his descendants he is referred to as Colonel Thomas Brackett. He was, in 1787, a member of the board of selectmen; was accorded the rank of esquire and gentleman, which, at least, signified political and social distinc- tion. During a partial famine in Bristol, he, with his vessel, went to Boston and returned with a cargo of grain and merchandise; this he sold on trust to the people in need, with the result that he lost heav- ily and brought upon himself financial ruin. In December, 1784, he made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors, scattered from Nova Scotia to Massachusetts; the one to whom his largest debt was owing was John Hancock, — he of the famous. signature. This act was purely voluntary on his part and attests his integrity, as does his concern for his famishing townsmen attest his benevolence. Like his father in Boston, and his great-grandfather in Falmouth, he was a slave owner. Among his slaves was, probably, one called "Boston Brackett," descendants of whom now reside in Bristol. A Boston Brackett (mulatto), in 1880, lived in Bristol, and then was eighty years old. His father was born in Massachusetts and his mother was born in Maine. Mr. Jeffrey Richardson, Jr., in his Genealogy of the Bracketts mentions a negro in Boston, called "Boston." It is probable that Colonel Brackett was his owner in that city. The story is often told in Bristol, by the descendants of Colonel Brackett, that he, his son, Thomas, Jr., and slave went aboard the father's vessel lying in the river, and while the father was engaged at some work' below deck, the son fell overboard and was rescued by this slave, who plunged in the river after the boy, all unknown to the father until the lad was safe. For this act of courage, the grateful father ever loved the negro and treated him as one of the family. The following incident illustrates the public spirit of this enter- prising man. In September, 1775, one Andrew Oilman, having under his care two Indians, who were to appear at the general court of the province, was obliged to apply to the committee for Bristol for assistance, to convey them to Watertown; Oilman received the nec- essary aid in money from Thomas Brackett and Thomas Boyd, "two of the committee." The general court refused to pay the bill and the two patriotic citizens of Bristol probably never received the money so justly due them. Colonel Brackett died May 7, 1788, aged 46 years, and was buried from the home of his brother Joshua, at Cromwell's Head inn, on School street in Boston. Issue: 1. Thomas. See family 2. 2. Elizabeth, mar. 9 Nov., 1801, Jacob Partridge. 3. Mary, who married Michael Jones. 4. Margaret (Peggy), who mar. 24 May, 1798, Joseph Reed, blacksmith, of Bristol. 126 BRACKETT GENEALOGY SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas. Captain Thomas Brackett, the son of Colonel Thomas and wife, \ Margaret Sproul, married Polly Giddings; he was born about 1769; died July 21, 1833, aged 64 years; was a farmer and mariner, always lived in Bristol, Me. Issue: 1. Thomas. See family 3. 2. Charlotte. 3. Joshua. See family 4. 4. Joseph, b. 29 Sept., 1799; never mar.; was master of a vessel at the age of 21 years; d. before he reached the age of 22 years, either in New Orleans or Mobile. 5. Mary, mar. 4 Apr., 1824, Rowland Hatch. 6. William, b. about 1805. See family 5. 7. John, b. in April, 1807. See family 6. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born about 1794, in Bristol, Me.; married in 1817, Mary G. Gadshall, died in Lynn, Mass., of old age, was daughter of William and wife, Dorcas Mansfield. Mr. Brackett died in Charlestown, Mass., in 1820, from dropsy of the brain. His only child — living in 1906 — wrote concerning him: "By occupation he was a ship-master, was called the best navigator in Boston; when in port he taught navigation to ship-masters. I have heard he was an extraordinary good navigator and an exceptional^ intelligent man." Issue: 1. Joseph, b. 14 Feb., 1819. See family 7. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born in Bristol, Me.; married Eliza Sher- man of Boston. He, with another from Hingham, Mass. , was captured by pirates and marooned on Sandy key, one of the West India islands. Captain Albert Brackett of New Harbor, Me., has a knife which was left by the pirates with Joshua Brackett; its blade is sixteen inches in length and one and three-quarter inches wide. His children were Thomas and Joshua; have no information concerning them, except that they lived in Boston. THOMAS, OF BRISTOL 127 FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, William. William Brackett was born about 1805 in Bristol, Me., where he always resided. He married January 31, 1831, Hannah Bowly or Bowlie. Issue: 1. Mary Augusta, b. 9 Apr., 1832; mar. 29 Nov., 1850, George W. Hatch, blacksmith, b. 18 Feb., 1826, d. i July, 1865, son of James and wife Nancy Hall; she d. 28 Jan., 1878, in Springfield, Mass. Issue: 1st. Nellie, b. 24 May, 185 1, in Bristol; mar. 14 Sept., 1870, George Edwin Barr, b. 12 Dec, 1850, d. i Dec, 1891, son of Edwin C, and wife Adeline F. Stone of Springfield, Mass.; was a hotel keeper, resided in Oldham and Springfield. Issue: I. Catherine S., b. in Erie, Pa., 24 July, 1873; mar. 17 May, 1899, Dr. Henry Everton Hosley, b. in Clinton, Mass., 10 Apr., 1872, son of Henry Harrison and wife Julia Etta Wheeler of Fitch- burg, Mass.; reside at 283 Union street, Springfield. II. William Geo. Barr, b. in Springfield, Mass., i Oct., 1874; is a mechanic III. James A., b. in Springfield, 14 Mar., 1878; business, a baker. IV. Gracie A., b. in Springfield, Mass., 11 Apr., 1879; d. in Springfield, Mass., 25 Aug., 1879. V. Madeline, b. 7 May, 1883; d. in Springfield, 29 Dec, 1888. VI. Marvin H., b. 8 Nov.,\884; d. 24 Dec, 1888. 2nd. Wilbur G., b. in Bristol, Me., in Sept., 1856; died there 24 Mar., 1863. 2. Elizabeth Ann, b. 17 June, 1836; mar. in Damariscotta, Me., 6 Aug., 1857, Edward Barstow, sea-captain, b. 27 Jan., 1833, d. 4 Nov., 1898, son of Edward (son of Col. John) and wife. Amy Bailey, of Hanover, Mass. Issue. 1st. Lizzie Estelle, b. 28 Feb., 1863; resides in Hanover, Mass. 2nd. George Ellen, b. 3 July, 1867; resides in Hanover, Mass. 3. William T., b. 6 Mar., 1834. See family 8. 4. Albert F., b. 2 Sept., 1838. See family 9. 5. Francis A., b. 29 Mar., 1840. See family 10. 6. Robert. See family 11. 7. Nancy Jane, b. in 1842; mar. Ambrose Eewis; is dec. 8. Charlotte H., mar. (ist), Woodbury; (2nd), George H. Hanscome; home in Denver. 9. Margaret M., b. about 1848; mar. George H. Davis; home in Springfield, Mass. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, John. John Brackett was born in April, 1807, in Bristol, Me.; married Thankful Richards, born August 27, 1809, living in 1902, daughter of Benjamin and wife, Joan Woodbury, of Bristol. Mr. Brackett died in January, 1845, three months prior to the birth of his son, John H.; his grave is beside that of his father on the farm owned by the latter. 128 BRACKETT GENEALOGY For a livelihood lie followed the sea, made several trips to the Grand Banks. Issue: 1. William, b. 30 Mar., 1830. See family 12. 2. Joseph T., d. 13 Aug., 1853. 3. Elbridge, d. 20 Nov., 1855. 4. Alex H., b. 3 Nov., 1837. See family 13. 6. Emeline, b. 30 June, 1839; mar. 8 Apr., 1855, Elbridge Wal- lace, b. 30 Sept., 1830, son of Josiah and wife, Sarah Curtis, of Bristol; home in New Harbor, Me. Issue: 1st. Gussie S., b. 24 Feb., 1856; mar. 11 June, 1878, Granville Burns. Issue: I. D. Castner, b. 12 Nov., 1879. II. Mildred E., b. 30 July, 1881. III. Flora E., b. 4 Nov., 1883. IV. M. Gordon, b. 26 July, 1886. 2nd. Eizzie H., b. 2 Feb., 1858; mar. i Jan., 1877, Capt. Chas. Blaisdell; had Granville, b. 30 Apr., 1879. 3d. John J., b. 23 Sept., i860; mar. in 1885, Abbie I. McClain, had Eillian, b. 14 Mar., 1886. 4th. Sidney E., b. 19 Dec, 1861; mar. in Nov., 1885, Floral Thompson. 5th. Elzina M., b. 25 Sept., 1863; mar. 25 Dec, 1881, John P. Munro; d. 3 Apr., 1890. Issue: I. Jennie, b. 28 Nov., 1883. II. Annie, b. 18 Mar., 1885. 6th. Emma E., b. 16 Mar., 1867; mar. 5 Mar., 1883, Eincoln J. Partridge. Issue: I. Sadie, b. 16 Sept., 1884. II. James W., b. 14 Aug., 1888. III. Elzina M., b. 24 May, 1891. IV. Wallace J = , b. 30 Aug., 1899. V. Dorris E., b. 14 June, 1901. 7th. George P., b. 27 Sept., 1873; mar. 15 Jan, 1892, Eaura Poole; had Erville, b. 30 May, 1894. 6. Sylvinia, d. 30 June, 1844. 7. John Harvey, d. 25 May, 1847. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born February 14, 1819; married (ist) Mary Jane Hobart; (2nd) Margaret Porter, who died Feb. 18, 1884; (3d) Sarah E. Calby; Mr. Brackett is living (1906) with his daughter, Mrs. Newth in Eynn, Mass.; is afflicted with locomotor ataxia. Issue: 1. Eben T., b. 23 Feb., 1846. See family 14. 2. Mary Hobart, b. 9 Sept., 1873, in Warren, N. H.; mar. 2 July, 1892, Charles H. Newth, b. 20 Sept., 1869. son of James T. and wife, Mary Ann McWilliams; James T. was born in England; went to Nova Scotia where he was married, and in 1878, removed to Eynn. Mr. Chas. H. also lives in Eynn; is engaged in the shoe business. Issue: 1st. Walter Hobart, b. 8 Feb., 1893. 2nd. Frank Forrest, b. 9 Oct., 1895. 3d. Alice Marian, b. 17 Sept., 1898. 3. Marian, married Worthley; home in Cambridge. THOMAS, OF BRISTOL 129 FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Anthonj^ Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, William, William T. William Thomas Brackett was born in New Harbor, Maine, March 6, 1834; married December 6, 1857, Esther E. Palmer, born October 18, 1839, daughter of Nathaniel and wife, Catherine Mink, of Bremen, Me; resides in New Harbor, Me.; is a fisherman. Issue: 1. William F., b. 3 Dec, 1858; mar. 25 Sept., 1881, Eouisaetta Blaisdell; he d. 11 July, 1900. 2. Arthur B., b. 2 Oct., i860; resides in New Harbor, Me. 3. lyizzie I., b. 14 Jan., 1862; mar. Frederick Kaj^ton. 4. Edna F., b. 20 Oct., 1865; mar. 4 Mar., 1883, Frank Richard- son; she d. 25 Aug., 1891. 5. Eouretta, b. twin with Edna F.; d. 21 Oct., 1866. 6. Edith M., b. 13 Sept., 1867; mar. Eouis Gammage. 7. Thomas N., b. 2 Oct., 1871; mar. May McFarland. 8. Melvin A., b. 29 Aug., 1874; mar. Eola McFarland. 9. Susie Mav, b. 13 July, 1877; d. 14 Jan., 1.877. 10. Elmer A., b. 29 Nov., 1880. 11. Fred E., b. 20 Aug., 1884. All were born in New Harbor, Me. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, William, Albert F. Albert Franklin Brackett was born September 2, 1838; mar- ried May 4, 1862, Elnora S. Davis, born October 2, 1842; daughter of George W. and wife, Catherine Starling, of Monhegan island. Me.; resides in New Harbor, Me.; is a fisherman. Issue: 1. Edward F., b. 12 Oct., 1862; mar. Ethel Russell. 2. Flora B., b. 10 Apr., 1868; d. 22 Nov., 1880. 3. George F., b. 10 Oct., 1870; mar. Katie E. Davis; resides on Monhegan island. 4. Ernest A., b. 21 July, 1874; mar. Nellie S. Hanna. 5. Katie Belle, b. 27 Apr., 1885. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, William, Francis A. Francis A. Brackett was born March 29, 1840; married Decem- ber 22, 1865, Carrie L. Stevens, born June 20, 1848, daughter of Sylvanus and wife, Clara Bates, of New Haven, Conn.; resides in New Harbor, Me.; is a blacksmith; served as a private in co. E., 20th Maine volunteers infantry, from August 29, 1862 to July 16, 1865. Issue: 1. Clara F., b. 2 Nov., 1866; mar. i Jan., 1891, A. H. Dole. 2. Clarence A., b. 30 Oct., 1873; mar. 25 Dec, 1898, Julia Gifford. 3. Inez May, b. 14 May, 1876; mar. John Day. 130 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. IL From Famil}^ No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthon}^ An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, William, Robert. Robert Brackett was born about 1838; is a fisherman, a resident of New Harbor, Me. Married Louisa H. A'^an Horn, born about 1849. Issue: 1. Elzina, b. about 1867. 2. Ambrose A., b. about 1869. 3. Jerome, b. about 1872. 4. Wilbur G., b. about 1873. 6. De Forrest, b. about 1875. 6. George W. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No 10. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthonj^, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, John, William. William Brackett was born in Bristol, Me., March 30, 1830; mar- ried Dec. 30, 1850, Narcissa S. Churchill, born February 5, 1828; died July 27, 1900, daughter of Ezra of Montville, Me.; resides in New Harbor; is a sailor. Issue: 1. Phoebe T., b. 15 Mar., 1851; mar. 18 Oct., 1878, Samuel Hastings, teamster, b. 22 Sept., 1853, son of William" and wife, Nancy Murray, of Bristol, Me.; resides at 53 Addison St., Chelsea, Mass. Issue: 1st. Donald Murray, b. i Feb., 1880. 2nd. Lottie Belle, b. 14 May, 1887. 2. Nellie M., b. 30 Nov., 1853; mar. 30 Nov., 1873, George E. Little, b. II Mar., 1851, son of James and wife, Mary A. Hutchins, of Bristol, Me.; resides in New Harbor, Me. Issue: 1st. Dilmar B., b. 26 Oct., 1874; mar. in Nov. 1896, Edith Davis. Issue: I. Ava Estelle, b. 26 0ct., 1897. II. Bertrell. III. Laura. 2nd. Zilpha B., b. 2 July, 1876; mar. 10 Apr., 1895, Warren M. Munse}^ Issue: I. Donald W., b. 18 Mar., 1896. II. George Keith, b. 13 Sept., 1897. 3d. George Virgil, b. 14 Oct., 1888. 4th. Glenn M., b. 12 Nov., 1894. 3. Joseph W., b. 2 Feb., 1856; mar. 22 Sept., 1878, Faustina McClain; has son Oscar. 4. Emma F., b. 19 Mar., 1858; mar. 13 Nov., 1882, Joseph H. Russell; residence New Harbor, Me. 5. Orrington A., b. 26 Jan., i860; mar. 6 Nov., 1882, Delia M. Russell; residence New Harbor, Me. 6. Ida B., b. 13 Aug., 1863; mar. 20 Aug., 1900, Thomas Murra5^ 7. Loring L., b. 4 May, 1865; d. 20 Apr., 1873. 8. Lottie, b. 2 Apr., 1868, in Bristol, Me.; mar. 11 Oct., 1893, Samuel B. Smith, b. 27 Aug., 1868, son of Charles E. and wife, Ara- bella Dow, of Exeter, N. H.; is a traveling salesman — furnaces and ranges; home in Newton Center, Mass., formerly lived in Exeter. Issue: THOMAS, OF BRISTOL 131 1st. Earl Brackett, b. ii Jul}^, 1894. 2iid. Carlton Brooks, b. 19 Feb., 1898. 9. Oscar M., b. 25 Dec, 1870; d. 27 Apr., 1873. 10. Oscar L,., b. 12 Apr., 1873. All reside in New Harbor, ex- cept as otherwise noted. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthon)', Anthony, An- thony, Thomas, Thomas, John, Alex H. Alex H. Brackett was born November 3, 1837; married August 31, 1863, Sarah J. McLain, born December 24, 1844; daughter of William G. and wife, Lettie Janet Meservey, of Bristol, Me.; resides in New Harbor; he is a merchant, and prior to 1881, was postmaster for several years. Issue: 1. John H., b., 31 Mar., 1864; d. 12 Oct., 1865. 2. Ada M., b. 21 July, 1865; mar. Fred A. Partridge; resides at Pemaquid Beach, Me. 3. John \V., b. 27 Aug., 1867; mar. 21 July, 1896, Martha M. Tibbetts, b. 21 Mar., 1872, dau. of Charles T. and wife, Lizzie S. McFarland, of Bristol, Me.; is a lawj'er; was town auditor for three years; supervisior of schools for a short term, resigning to accept po- sition as teacher (in Bristol); and county attorney for a term; now resides in Boothbaj-, Maine. Issue: 1st. Gail M., b. 27 Jan., 1898. 4. Deona C, b. 6 June, 1869; d. 6 June, 1872. 6. Infant son, b. 29 Mar., 1872; d. 12 Apr., 1872. 6. lycona E., b. 4 July, 1873; married Erville B. Hanna. TENTPI GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 14. PVom Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, Anthony, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Joseph, Eben T. Eben Thorndike Brackett was born February 23, 1846, in Charlestown, Mass; for a time lived in Swampscott; resides in Eynn, Mass.; deputy sheriff in 1904-5. Served as private in nth unat- tached compan)^ from April, 1865; private in company I, 8th regi- ment Mass. militia; 2nd lieutenant, April 24th, 1882; captain, April 17, 1883; lieutenant-colonel of 8th Mass. militia infantry, October 8, 1893; placed on retired list August 6, 1895. Married January 14, 1869, Emily Davis Frederick, born October 23, 1849, daughter of John and wife, Asenath Howe of Paxton, 111. Issue: 1. Eben T., b. 30 Aug., 1870; mar. in 1893, Mabel Sisson; re- sides in Eynn, Mass.; ser\^ed in co. I., 8th inf., Mass. militia. Issue: 1st. Raymond T., b. 9 Feb., 1894. 2nd. Florence R., b. 18 Dec, 1896. 3d. John F., b. 9 Apr., 1899. 2. James F., b. Sept. 9, 1871; mar. 7 June, 1899, Alice P. Fay; resides in Arlington, Mass.; hospt. stew, in 8th inf., Mass. militia. Issue: 132 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Fay, (dau.) b. 14 Aug., 1900. 3. George W., b. 23 Oct., 1873; d. 9 Nov., 1891. 4. Mabel L., b. 24 Feb., ; mar. 24 June, 1896, Ralph L. Lov- ell; home in Quincy, Mass. Issue: 1st. Frederick Harris, b. i Aug., 1904. 5. Olive Edna, b. 9 June, 1880; mar. 19 July, 1899, Halvor H. Halvorson; home in Lynn, Mass. Issue: 1st. Paul Brackett, b. 4 May, 1900. 6. E. Josephine, b. 19 Nov., 1885. 7. Bernice G., b. 6 July, 1891; d. 28 June, 1892. ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 133 DIVISION NO. 3. ABRAHAM BRACKETT OF FALMOUTH AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. L From Chapter 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abra- ham. Abraham Brackett was born in Hampton, New Hampshire, July 3, 1 7 14. There are pubhshed statements that all of the children of Zachariah Brackett, younger than Abraham, were born in Falmouth. There is nothing to warrant these statements more than that in the year 17 15, Zachariah went to Falmouth and took possession of his father's farm. Whatever the truth may be as to the place of birth of the children younger than Abraham, the following particulars are submitted as relative thereto. At Hampton on August 21, 17 19, were baptized the six elder children of Zachariah. In 1806, Abraham Brackett testified that he came to Falmouth to live in 17 18, "and was then four years old." The other children of Zachariah, except Susannah, were baptized in Falmouth though when they were born there was no church in the town. These facts indicate, assuming that Abraham was mistaken as to the year in which he went to Fal- mouth to live, that the family of Zachariah did not remove to Falmouth before the year 17 19. In the affidavit referred to, which was made as evidence relative to a mill privilege, Abraham fixes a matter of moment in the proceedings in which he was testifying, by the time when he "became free" viz., in 1735. That year was the one in which he attained his majority. It suggests that he had been apprenticed — at what trade is not known. Nor is there anything to show that he was engaged at farming; there were but few living on the Neck who followed farming in his day. No mention of him is contained in anj^ source of information, now extant, for many 3^ears subsequently to 1745; nor is there mention of the name of any mem- ber of his family contained in any printed document of a genealogical character relative to the people living in Falmouth. It does not appear that he was a member of any militar}^ organization in Fal- mouth during the French and Indian wars. The first mention of him subsequently to 1745 is that in 1777 he was a taxpayer in Falmouth. The belief would be warranted that, for several years following his marriage, he resided elsewhere than in Falmouth, but for his own statement. In his affidavit made in 1806, he testified relative to the possession of a certain ten-acre lot near to Captain Anthony Brackett's farm on which he was raised; that the land in question was occupied by William Knight, and fixed the time of Knight's occupanc}^ thereof to have been "soon after the three years' war, about 1725-6," when he lived on Brackett's farm at Back cove; that Knight held possession of said ten acres until one Co}^ came and lived in the house thereon, 134 BRACKETT GENEALOGY who lived in it "about six or ten years" and sold it to his brothers, John Baker (who married Abraham's sister, Susannah) and Zacha- riah Brackett, and they "exchanged it with Stephen Jones;" that his brother Baker lived in the house "and his son Josiah (bapt. 1741) was born there;" that Jones held it until one, Ross (probably John), "then first arrived from Scotland came and occupied the same;" that his age at time of making the affidavit was ninety-two years. The aged witness might well remember the fact he relates as to Ross, as it probabl}^ was Ross' daughter, Mary, who was his father's second wife and was so good a hand at making trouble in the family. Dr. Brackett of lyce, said she was an Irish woman; she was perhaps Scotch-Irish. It is certain that he lived in Falmouth continuously from 17 19 to 1745; King George's war commenced in 1744, and it is ventured that he did not fail to do his duty to his country in this war with the French and Indians, nor in the war beginning in 1757. When a boy, in 1725, he witnessed the imposing proceedings on the part of the colonial official in negotiating the treaty of peace of that year with the Indian sagamores at Falmouth; once more he could stir without fear outside of the confines of a garrison house. Then in 1732, he saw the Indians come boldly to Falmouth flaunting a French flag at the head of their column, to confirm the treaty anew. He lived to see the day when he hailed with joy the sight of a French flag. He married (intention published December 13, 1743) Joanna Springer; she hailed from Georgetown, Me., was the daughter of James Springer who died there intestate about the year 1772. In the year 1745, Abraham and his wife united with the church in Falmouth, were admitted to full communion. During the preceding year their oldest daughter, Hannah, was born; she was baptized in Falmouth. They had fifteen other children of whose baptisms no record has been found. The wife died before May i, 1782, on which date an order was made in the administration of her father's estate assigning their respective shares to his children, in which she is mentioned as deceased. The absence of all baptismal, church, town and military records pertaining to Abraham Brackett or to any member of his fam- ily, from 1745 to 1777, is strongly indicative that during all his mar- ried life Abraham Brackett did not dwell in Falmouth. Perhaps upon the death of his wife, Abraham returned to Falmouth; the cen- suses of 1790 and 1800 show him a resident of the town and a mem- ber of the family of Abraham, Jr. For many 3'ears prior to 1800, there was a military road running from Falmouth to fort Halifax at the junction of the Sebasticook and Kennebec rivers. About year 1803, he accompanied his son Abra- ham, who that 3^ear removed from Falmouth to Sidney, one of the towns not far from the site of fort Halifax. It was while living in Sidney in May, 1806, that he signed the affidavit, to which reference has been made. He died August 10, 1806, at the age of ninety-two years. The names and dates of births of his children are given on very good genealogical authority, that of a family record of the same. The original may be extant; the copies which have been inspected contain the names of fifteen children. The child Mary is given on the auth- ority of the record of the order assigning the estate of James Springer, f> ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 135 grandfather of the children; at the time the order was made, his daughter, the mother of the children, was dead, hence her share of his estate was assigned to them; in this order, as one of the children and with the names of the other children, is mentioned Mary Hodg- kins, all of the children being mentioned in the order, except those who died young. Issue: 1. Hannah, b. 4 Sept., 1744; married James Springer. 2. Mary, who married Hodgkins. 3. Abigail, b. 7 Feb., 1747; died young. 4. Susannah, b. 7 Oct., 1748; married James Jewell. 5. Eunice, b. 20 Dec, 1750; married Simeon Paine. 6. Elizabeth, b. 4 Mar., 1752; married George Andrews. 7. Abraham, b. 8 Aug., 1753; died young. 8. Joanna, b. 19 Mar., 1755; died young. 9. Nathaniel, b. 4 Sept., 1756; resided in Georgetown; was living in 1782; was private in Captain Jonathan Nowell's company, Colone James Scammon's regiment; muster roll dated i Aug., 1775; enlisted 3 May, 1775, served three months and six days; received order for bounty coat or its equivalent in mone}^ date Cambridge, '6 Nov., 1775. No further record. 10. Joanna, b. 4 Sept., 1760; mar. Philip Norcross. 11. Abigail, b. 2 Apr., 1762; probably deceased before 1782. 12. James, b. 5 May, 1764. See family 2. 13. Abraham, b. 26 Aug., 1765. See family 3. 14. Sarah, b. 7 Mar., 1767; she was the family historian; learned from her father the family traditions and faithfully preserved them; married Elias Field; resided in Phillips, Me.; died 19 Nov., 1838. No issue. 15. Anthon5^ b. 30 Mar., 1769. See family 4. 16. Samuel, b. 5 Nov., 1770. See family 5. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James. James Brackett was born May 5, 1764; he was in the twelfth year of his age the first 3-ear of the War of the Revolution; had hardly completed his eleventh year when was fought the battle of I^exington. On becoming fourteen years old, parental authority could no longer restrain his ardent patriotism; he ran away from home and became a privateer. After some months of service of varying success and fail- ure, the little vessel on which he served was disabled in battle, and the crew barely escaped with their lives to the nearest shore, then within the British lines; secreting themselves by day and foraging by night they finally made their escape. In after years, during the war, and while a soldier, when men were detailed from his company to man a sloop of war, those fitted for such service were selected; they were men who could serve a double part at war, fight equally as well on the sea as on the land; among the number thus selected was James Brackett. When making his claim for pension, over forty 136 BRACKETT GENEALOGY years later, he did not mention his naval ser\'ice aboard the privateer. Not that he had forgotten it, for his children knew, and his grand- children know, the story of the cruise of the ill-fated little vessel, from his relating it. Probably it was that the adventure was not pursuant to any contract with the government, continental or state, for service, and hard service as it was, it would not entitle him to pension. But pension was not his object in those days; hence service, such as a recruiting officer would not be required to pass upon his ability to perform, or other officer inquire as to whether he had his parents' consent to enter into, suited his case exactly, and this service he engaged in, and in his old days, delighted to relate about. In 1832, he applied for pension; set forth that he was then sixty-eight 3^ears old, a resident of Berlin, Me; that he serv^ed in Captain Solomon Walker's company. Colonel Prime's regiment; enlisted in April 1780, for eight months. Relative to this term of service the records of the War Department show that "James Bracket" was a private in Captain Solomon Walker's company. Colonel Joseph Prime's regi- ment; under command of General Wadsworth; enlisted April 30, 1780, discharged December 26, 1780, ser\^ed "7 months and 27 daj^s at Eastward." He further stated that he again enlisted in April 1781, for nine months in Captain Benjamin Lemont's company, Samuel McCobb's regiment; was discharged January 2, 1782, at Bath, Me.; that part of the time he was on board of the sloop of war "Defense." Relative to said term of service, the records in the War Depart- ment show that "James Bracket" was a private in Captain Benjamin IvCmont's company. Colonel McCobb's regiment; enlisted May 10, 1 78 1, discharged Dec. i, 1781, "serv^ed 6 month and 20 days near Penobscot river;" that on board of marine sloop, "Defense," com- manded b}^ Captain James Nivens, he ser\^ed one month and twenty- four days, "was engaged 2 Aug., 1781, discharged 26 Sept., 1781." Also published records show that he gave receipt dated "Cox- head 8 June 1781," to Captain Benj. Lemont, for musket, etc. Abraham Brackett of Sidney, Kennebec count}^ Maine, testified under date of September 20, 1832, that — "I well recollect that my brother James, within named, enlisted and went into the service at both the times by him mentioned." The claim was allowed and he was paid pension to the date of his death. For several ^^ears after the close of the war he followed the sea; later he became a shipper and horse dealer; bought horses, shipped them from New Orleans to the West Indies and other places, and once lost a cargo of horses b}^ a storm on the Gulf of Mexico. Shortly before his marriage, he had ceased his wandering and adventurous life; he settled in Sidney, Me., where he became engaged in the man- ufacture and sale of lumber. Here he prospered for several years, was on the road to wealth, when, at a time he had reached the age of fifty years, and had a famih' of eight children, in one night all he had, mills and lumber, were swept away by a flood. With propert}^ gone and indebtedness of his own to meet, his hard lot was made still hard- er by an obligation he had entered into by a pledge of his credit for the accommodation of another who lost his all b}^ the same flood. This disaster came upon him when he was well advanced in years, ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 137 when his prospects were the brightest, and when he could reasonably look forward to a life of ease and pleasure. A few years were spent in Sidney in adjusting his affairs and then he went to the wilds of Oxford county to begin life anew in a business way on a farm. De- termination of purpose overcomes obstacles. Land was purchased, cleared, tilled to an advantage, and from the profits of this farm the last of his debts were paid. It is gratifying to record that this was accomplished, with the pleasures of life which are the lot of a pros- perous farmer. A personal description of him is, that he was about five feet, ten inches in height, had a clean cut face, a sharp nose and was easy and quick in his movements. Also was, at times, given to making decid- edly pointed and pithy remarks. His farm in Oxford county was in the town called at the time he settled there, Berhn, subsequently Phillips, in that part which is West PhilHps; it is now owned (1906) by his grandson WiUi am Brackett. On the farm is an orchard which he planted and in which he took great pride. On this farm he settled about 1819, and passed the remainder of his days. He died March 22, 1845. One of his neighbors was his sister Sarah, who married SiL^s Field. The graves of the four, of himself, his wife, his sister Sarah, and her husband, are in the little graveyard in the Levi Field place; there, side by side, rest their remains. He married Januarv 31 < 1798, Marv Lunt. Of her. Rev. Dr. Nathan Brackett of Harper's Ferry, W.. V., wrote— "If grandmother now and then smoked a long-stemmed, clean clay pipe, she did it with such exquisite neatness that none of her many granddaughters would have blushed to have seen her. Nobody could bind a stone- bruised bare foot or a whittled finger quite as nicely as grandmother. I wish I had one of those pretty lace caps she used to wear, or, better still, a real picture of her at spinning fiax on a little wheel, as I can now see her." She was born May 19, 1779, died July 8, 1849, was daughter of Benjamin Lunt. He was born August 15, 1747, died in January, 1822, married January 7, 1768, Mercy Brackett; was son of James. He was son of the 2d Henry, who was born June 23, 1698, in New- berrv, Mass., and wife Hannah, daughter of Joseph Noyes. Mercy Brackett was daughter of Joshua and wife Esther Cox (see div. 7, fam. I). Issue: 1. Eunice, b. i Aug., 1798; mar. WiUiam Butler; no issue. 2. Hannah, b. 25 Jan., 1800; mar. 29 Dec, 1827, Joseph Hoar. Issue. 1st. Eunice Butler, b. 13 May, 1829; mar. Wilham Haley, farmer, b. in 1825, d. in 1894; residence in Greenvale, Me. Issue: I. Mary E., b. in 1848; mar. (ist) in 1863, J. D. Quimby; (2nd) George Oaks; residence in Rangeley, Me. Issue: a. Willie Quimby; is a trader in Rangeley. II. Lois E., b. in 1849; mar. George Oaks; d. in 1869. No issue. III. WiUiam A., b. in 1853; mar. in 1869. Children are Mertie; Lena; Alice and Florence. IV. Cenath J., b. in 1858; mar. in 1874, George H. Snow- man; resides in Rangeley; have dau. Einnie. 138 BRACKETT GENEALOGY V. Esther A., b. in 1862; d. in 1864. VI. James G., b. in 1862; an adopted child, nephew of Mrs. Haley; is a farmer in Rangeley. VII. Chauncey, b. in 1873; lives with his mother. 2d. lyois Brackett, b. i Dec., 1830, in Rangele^^; mar. 24 Oct.', 1858, Thomas Frazier, b. 14 Jan. 1833, d. in June, 1891, son of Joseph and wife, Rlioda Butterfield, of Rangeley; was a farmer. In 1869, he removed from Maine to Minnesota; in 1881, removed to North Dakota. Mrs. Frazier resides at Hoople in that state. She relates a story told by her grandfather Brackett. It is that his grandfather, who was living with one of his sons, heard the tinkle of a bell which was worn by an ox. Supposing the ox was in mischief, he started to drive it out of the corn. The bell was rung by Indians who killed the grandfather on his approach. Issue: I. Addie M., b. in July, 1859; mar. 15 Dec, 1887, Thomas Wadge; resides at Park River, N. D. Issue: a. Earl F.. b. 15 July, 1889. II. Fred E., b. in Jan., 1861; mar. 21 June, 1893, Maggie E. Turner; home in Charlevoix, Mich. Issue: a. Eois M., b. 19 Jan., 1895. III. Frank F., b. in Apr., 1863. IV. Marcia N., b. in Nov., 1865. V. Will T., b. in Feb., 1867; d. i Apr., 1900. VI. Mamie H., b. in May, 1872; d. 21 Sept., 1882. VII. Lynn J., b. in Dec, 1874; attended, as student, the University of North Dakota. 3d. Joseph J., b. 7 Aug., 1832, in Dallas plantation. Me.; mar. i Apr., 1858, Nancy A. Haines, b. 13 Oct., 1838, dan. of Eyman and wife, Sally C. James, of Rangeley, Me. He resides in Rowley, Mass.; is a mail carrier. His name was changed to "Nile," by an act of a state legislature. Issue: I. Blanch E., b. 11 June, 1859, mar. in Jan., 1875, Gorham R. Hardy; residence, Rowley, Mass. Issue: a. Lottie May, b. 27 Aug., 1876. b. Joseph Hale, b. i June, 1878. c. Frederick Roscoe, b. 19 Mar., 1880. d. Harris B., b. 9 Jan., 1882. e. Bertie E., b. 22 June, 1883. f. Ruth E., b. 13 July, 1894. g. Gracie F., b. 15 Jan., 1896. II. Nellie N., is deceased. III. Nettie N., b. 17 Jan., 1870; mar. (ist) 2 June, 1887, Sumner McKeshnie; (2nd) 30 Oct., 1890, Nahum G. Bubier; resides in Rowley, Mass. Issue, by first husband: . a. Prudie May. ^-t.^ila i^i l^'^^^AA' By second husband. M b. Perry E., 10 Apr., 1892. c. Nellie N., 27 Sept., 1893. d. Joseph N., 16 Mar., 1896. e. Nora E., 16 Dec, 1897. 4th. Hannah J., b. 12 Aug., 1834, in Rangeley, Me.; mar. 25 Nov., 1858, Matthias Haines, b. 13 Oct., 1835, son of Lyman and wife, Sally C. James of Rangeley, Me., formerly of Campton, N. H.; was a farmer in Rangeley; now in Mexico, Me. Issue: ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 139 I. Eva B., b. 7 Aug., 1859; mar. 7 Aug., 1879, Laforest Beedy; home in Ridlonville, Me. Issue: Bessie A., b. 3 Aug., 1880; Carson L., b. 8 Mar.. 1882; Freelan F., b. 15 July 1884; Flossie E., b. 25 May, 1887; RettaM., b. 10 Aug., 1893; Milfred F., b. 21 June, 1 90 1. II. Josephine C, b. 29 Dec, i860; mar. 17 July, 1881, Joel Hoar; home in Rangeley. Issue: Carl, b. 28 Apr., 1882; Everett M., b. 28 Apr., 1888. III. Hannah B., b. 18 Jan., 1862; mar. 10 Nov., 1891, Ira T. Wing; home in East Madrid, Me. Issue: Elsie M., b. 25 Mar., 1893; Milo M., b. 26 July, 1896; Huldah B., b. 15 Nov., 1898. IV. Joseph M., b. 21 Apr., 1865; mar. 6 Apr., 1887, Sarah T. Wilber; home in Phillips, Me. Issue: Oman J., b. 14 Mar., 1890; Sarah M., b. 29 Dec., 1898. V. Amy G., b. 22 Jan., 1867; mar. 7 July, 1886, Fred Dresser; home in Georgetown, Mass. Issue: Merton G., b. 7 Mar., 1891. VI. Angie S., b. 4 Mar., 1870; mar. 25 Oct., 1885, Melvin J. Doyen; home in Ridlonville, Me. Issue: Bertie A., b. 17 June, 1886; Bernard M., b. 10 Sept., 1887; Pearl A., b. 8 Feb., 1890; Mertie A., b. 4 Oct., 1896. VII. Lyman L., b. 19 Oct., 1872. VIII. Eeon F., b. 16 Nov., 1876; mar. 6 July, 1899, Mertie Iv. Davenport; home in Rangele}^ Me. IX. Harvey J., b. 11 Sept., 1880. 5th. Eutlier, b. 4 Dec, 1837; mar. (ist) Belle P. Abbot, is dec; (2nd) Josephine Winship; is dec; resided in Farmington, Me. No further record. (3th. Esther M., b. 18 May, 1841; mar. 29 Nov., i860, John R. Toothaker, b. 8 Jan., 1839, son of Abner and wife, Phoebe Wilber of Phillips, Me.; is a farmer and lumberman; home in Rangeley. Issue: I. Ermon L,., b. 8 Nov., 1861; mar. 28 Apr., 1882, Ella Hinkley; home in Rangeley, Me. Issue: Inza B., b. 28 Feb., 1883; Cora, b., i Sept., 1886; d. 24 May, 1887; Linwood, b. 3 May, 1888; Lero, b. 30 July, 1890; Fen, b. 23 Dec, 1895; Cherry, b. 12 Jan., 1900. II. Minnie E., b. i Feb., 1864; mar. 27 Aug., 1880, George Pillsbury; home in Rangeley. Issue: Vei^n G., b. 12 Nov., 1881; Mary E., b. 18 Jan., 1883; Lena B., b. 18 Nov., 1884; Earl S., b. 26 Sept., 1886; John R., b. 22 Jan., 1888; Phil O., b. 20 Oct., 1890; Eulene A., b. 24 May, 1892; Rolla T., b. 27 Aug., 1894; Don M., b. 28 July, 1898; Ralph A., b. 26 Jan., 1900. III. Bertha E., b. 10 Feb., 1867; d. 30 May, 1867. IV. Lincoln A., b. 18 Apr., 1869; mar. 4 July, 1890, Ida Keith; home in Rangeley. Issue: Ruby E., b. 18 Apr., 1891; Shirley L., b. 10 May, 1893; Van W., b. 20 June, 1895. V. Archie R., b. 20 Aug., 1872; mar. 14 Nov., 1891, Addie Lamb; home in Rangeley. Issue: Coe E., b. 7 Apr., 1892; Hazel U., b. 28 Mar., 1893. VI. Elsie, b., 28 June, 1874; d. 28 Dec, 1874. VII. Rolla, b. 13 Feb., 1878; lives in Rangeley. 140 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Tth. James H., b. 5 June, 1843, ^^ Rangele^-, Me.; mar. 2 Apr., 1871, Isabella M. Marsh, b. i Feb., 1852, dau. of Isaiah and wife, Jerusha Lewis of Waukegan, 111.; is a fruit grower; resides in Fern- ley, California. He, and also his brother Luther, had their surname changed to Nile by an act of the state legislature. Issue: I. Ella M., b. 8 Jan., 1872; mar. 17 Nov., 1895, Guy V. Robinson; home in Fernley. Issue: a. Guy Nile, b. 6 Mar., 1897. l>. Aris Isabella, b. 16 Dec, 1898. II. Jessie, b. 27 Oct., 1875; mar. 5 Maj', 1897, Wm. E. John- ston; home in Nevada City, Cal. Issue: a. James Carlyton, b. 13 Feb., 1898. b. Zelda, b. 14 June, 1899. III. Cora B., b. 9 May, 1877. IV. Herbert J., b. 5 May, 1882. 3. Lois, b. I Dec, 1801; mar. in 1827, John Hoar of Rangeley, son of Luther and wife, Eunice Lakeman; d. in June, 1846. Issue: 1st. Mary B., b. 3 Feb., 1829; mar. Joseph R. Harris. 2nd. Dolly B., b. 6 Aug., 1830; is dec; mar. Jerr)^ B. Ellis, is dec. Children: William; Amos; Joshua; Nathaniel; three daugh- ters. 3d, JamesB., b. 12 Nov., 1831; surname changed to Nile; mar. 5 Apr., 1854, Samantha Hinkley, b. 5 Feb., 1828, d. 10 Sept., 1896, dau. of Oliver and wife, Sarah of Gardiner, Me.; is a farmer; home in Rangeley. Issue: I. James O., b. 11 Feb., 1855; mar. Lizzie Steward; d. 20 Feb., 1898. Children: Nellie A.; Robert; Samantha O.; Melvin; Bradford; Belle; Velma; Louis, b. 14 Feb., 1898. II. Anna A., b. 17 Feb., 1857; mar. (ist) 24 Sept., 1883, Jesse Ross; (2nd) 9 Mar., 1893, Alexis E. Blodgett; home in Rangeley. III. Infant boy, b. 2 Jan., 1859; d. 3 May, 1859. IV. Zelier, b. 25 Dec, 1859; mar. in 1893, Clista Thomas. No issue. V. Sarah E.. b. 22 Feb., 1861; d. in May, 1861. VI. Charles E., b. 6 May, 1863; mar. in Sept., 1889, Flora Taylor; home in Rangeley. Children: James; John; Jessie R.; Louis; Addie; Hattie. VII. Benjamin F., b. 9 Jan., 1865; mar. in Oct., 1890, Nellie Withie; home in Rangeley. Children, Anna; Naomi; May; Dolly; Frank, b. 8 Jan., 1898. VIII. Daniel L., b. 15 June, 1868; mar. Naomi E. Moody. IX. Calvin Daws, b. 19 Dec, 187 1. 4th. John L., b. 12 Aug., 1834; mar. 15 Mar., 1855, Dorcas Hale}^ b. 12 Aug., 1836, dau. of John and wife, Polly Lowell of Rangeley; is a farmer; had his surname changed to Nile. Issue: I. John F., b. 16 Jan., 1856; mar. i Jan., 1886, Marj^ A. Collins. Children: Otto T., b. 25 Nov., 1892; Orrin T., b. 9 Aug., 1900. II. Gunear G., b. 23 Dec, 1858; mar. 6 Feb., 1876, John L. Huntoon. Children: Austin L., b. 9 Nov., 1879; Harr}^ b. 16 June, 1888; Mildred G., b. 29 Nov., 1897. ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 141 III. Isaac E., b. 5 Dec, 1861; mar. 14 Oct., 1883, lyillie A. Hoar. Children: Lloyd, b. 20 Mar., 1884; Dean, b. 5 Jan., 1886; Alton, b. 20 Oct., 1887; Ethel, b. 30 Apr., 1889. IV. Dennis, b. 31 July, 1864; mar. 2 Nov., 1893, Lillie Moore. Children: Roberta, b. 6 Jan., 1897; Colon H., b. 4 Jan., 1900. V. Eucy A., b. 28 July, 1871; mar. Bert Herrick. VI. Milton C, b. 7 Oct., 1873. All live in Rangeley. 5th. Benjamin F., b. in 1838, in Rangeley; mar. 7 May, 1863, Virginia S. Chichester, b. about 1848, dau. of Elias and wife, Nancy Knox of California; is a farmer; home in Healdsburg, Sonoma co., Cal. Issue: I. Addie, b. in 1865; mar. in 1882, James McDowell, is dec. Children: James E.; Franklin B.; Pearl M.; William A.; Harry E., Hazel E. II. Benjamin F., b. in 1868. III. Charles A., b. in 1870; mar. in 1900, Emma Hamlin. IV. Mary E., b. in 1871; mar. in 1896, Stephen T. Hare. V. Harry H., b. in 1880. VI. Jennie S., b. in 1882. 6th. Jane B., who mar. Samuel Eane. Children: Ollie; Stella; son, dec. 7th. Hannah B.; is dec. 8th. Amos; is dec. 9th. Nathaniel B., b. 22 May, 1841; mar. 3 Apr., 1867, H. Elizabeth Lamb, b. 24 Mar., 1848, darf. of Joseph and wife, Mercy A. Dill of Rangeley; served in 7th Me. vol. inf. from 17 Aug., 1861, to Jan., 1862; in co. F, 2nd Me. vol. cav. from 17 Feb., 1862, to 16 Dec, 1865; surname was changed to Nile; resides in Bloomfield, Cal. Issue: I. Jennie M., b. 19 May, 1869; d. 11 June, 1869. II. Inza E., b. 23 July, 1871; mar. Eeroy S. Shanes, who d. in 1898. 10th. Eois E., b. 24 Dec, 1846; mar. Calvin Moore; home in Phillips. 4. Jane; never mar.; d. in 1843. 5. Nathaniel M., b. i Aug., 1803. See family 6. 6. Dolly, b. II Jan., 1807: mar. William P. Cook, b. 5 Aug., 1809, d. 10 Sept., 1871, of Phillips, Me.; she d. 22 Jan., 1887. Issue: 1st. Benjamin E-, b. 27 Feb., 1840; mar. 7 Oct., 1868, Beulah Taj'lor, b. 2 Oct., 1850, dau. of Jonathan and wife, Rebecca Mc- Pherson of Salem, New Jersey; is a groceryman in Salem. Issue: I. Ella M., b. 13 Sept., 1870; mar. 11 Mar., 1890, Wilbert G. Clark. Issue: Jesse, b. 20 Apr., 1894; Beulah, b. 13 Feb., 1897; Norman, b. 24 Feb., 1899. II. Jennie T., b. 4 Sept., 1875; mar. 28 June, 1899, John A. Sutton. III. Frank Brackett, b, 30 Sept., 1877. IV. Alice Rebecca, b. 22 Julj^ 1883. V. William Phillips, b. 8 Aug., 1888. 2nd. Jane B., who mar. Henr}^ Bates; is dec. No issue. 3d. Sarah F., who mar. M. Glenn; d. in 1877. No issue. 4th. Maria, mar. Eevi Bates; d. about 1876. No issue. 5th. Mary, d. 10 Aug., , age 7 years. 6th. Hannah, d. 11 Aug., , same year, age 5 years. 142 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 7. Anthony, b. in 1809; d. in infanc3^ 8. James L,-, b. 4 Mar. 18 10. See family 7. 9. Joshua, b. 19 Mar., 1812. See family 8. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Abraham. Abraham Brackett, the thirteenth child of Abraham and wife, Joanna Springer, was born August 26, 1765, in Falmouth, Me., where he resided until he removed to Sidnej', Me., prior to 1804. The census of 1790 shows him a resident of Falmouth, as does the census of 1800. In Sidney he was engaged in farming until his death, November 19, 1838. In his deposition made in his brother James' claim for pension, he testified that he well remembered both occasions when his brother enlisted for service in the Continental army. Married, October 16., 1786, Hannah Lunt of Brunswick, Me., who died April 19, 1845. Issue: 1. Polly, b. 14 Feb., 1788; mar. 25 Feb., 1806, Oliver Springer; lived in Sidne3^ She d. 27 Dec, 1829. 2. Mercy, b. i May, 1789; never mar.; d. 13 Dec, 1851. 3. Joan, b. 2 Dec, 1790; mar. 3 Sept., 1809, Robert Packard. She d. I Dec, 1857. 4. Esther, b. 13 Oct. 1792; mar. 31 Dec, 181 1, Levi Moore; lived in Sidney-. She d. 28 July, 1862. Issue: 1st. Sarah Merrill, b. 25 Oct., 1812; mar. in Mar., 1843, Franklin L. Spearin of Clinton, Me. She d. 12 Dec, 1887. Issue: I. Mary Esther, b. 2 July, 1845; mar. Fred Brown of Ben- ton, Me. II. William Leva, b. 6 Jan., 1847; mar. Helen Bean of Hallowell, Me. He d. 21 Oct., 1894. III. Eucy Ann, b. ; d. in infanc3^ IV. Hannah Moore, b. 18 Nov., 1851; mar. George Sim- mons of Hallowell, Me. V. Katie Moore, b. 30 Aug., 1853; mar. Eeslie Brown of Benton, Me. 2nd. Hannah Brackett, b. 21 Dec, 1815; d. 17 Oct., 1863. 3d. Mercy Ann, b. 16 Nov., 1818; never mar.; d. 28 Aug., 1870. 4th. Abraham Brackett, b. 7 Aug., 1821; is dec; mar. 21 Feb., 1850, in Waterviile, Me., Eliza Ann Rej-nolds of Sidney, Me., the Rev. Mr. Charles Gardiner officiating. Issue: I. Fred Eeslie, b. 20 Apr., 1851; never mar.; d. 11 Nov., 1872. II. Frank Calvin, b. 6 Nov., 1853; mar. 11 June, 1886, in Jamaica Plain, Mass., Mary Weston Merrill of Sidney, Me., the Rev. Mr. Geo. S. Butters officiating. III. Enos Eowe, b. 25 Apr., 1859. IV. Mary Caroline, b. 24 June, 1861. V. Alice Martha, b. 12 Aug., 1864. VI. Antoinette R., b. 20 July, 1868. 6th. Poll)^ Springer, b. 29 May, 1823; never mar; d. 10 July, 1840. ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 143 6th. Enos Lowe, b. ii Apr., 1825; never mar; d. 31 Dec, 1857, in California. 5. Abigail, b. 26 Aug., 1794; mar. in Nov., 1812, Collins Moore. 6. Sarah F., b. 30 July, 1796; mar. in Nov., 1822, Daniel Jacobs; resided in Sidney, Me. 7. Benjamin, b. 20 June, 1798; d. 11 Feb., 1799. 8. Betsey, b. 5 June, 1800; never mar.; d. 18 Mar., 1822. 9. Maria, b. 17 June, 1802; mar. 3 Sept., 1829, Paul T. Stevens of Sidney, Me. She d. 14 Oct., 1843. 10. Abraham D., b. 11 July, 1803. See family 9. 11. Ruth S., b. 3 Nov., 1805; mar. 23 Dec, 1828, Thomas Avery; resided in Sidney, Me. She d. 12 July, 1882. 12. Amos Iv., b. 22 Jan., 1808; mar. in Nov., 1838, Eliza M. Hodgkins. He d. 29 May, 1857." No issue. 13. Enos D., b. 20 Aug., 1809. See family 10. 14. Stephen B., b. 29 Nov., 181 1. See family 11. 15. Benjamin F., b. 19 Feb., 1814. See family' 12. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Antlion}^ Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony. Anthony Brackett was born March 30, 1769, in Falmouth, Me., where he continued to reside until about the time of his marriage. The census of 1800 shows him living in Augusta, Me., with a family of four sons and a daughter. He married Deborah Shaw born about 1771, died May 2, 1857. Was a farmer; held the offices of selectman and of road commissioner in Sidney, Me., in which town he died in June, 1 82 1. Issue, not named in order of birth: 1. Martha, never mar.; lived in Augusta, Me. 2. Abraham, b. about 1795. See famil)^ 13. 3. Samuel, never mar.; lived in Augusta, Me.; was drowned in the Kennebec river. 4. George, never mar.; lived in Boston where he d. at an ad- vanced age. 5. Anthony, b. in Sept. 1800. See family 14. 6. John, mar. Daura Aiken; lived in Augusta. No further record. 7. Deborah, never mar.; lived in Boston; she went south sub- sequently to the death of her brother Ruel, to look after his estate and was never heard from. 8. Lucy, mar. Elijah Howard; lived in Boston. Children: Ellen; Mary; Orlando. 9. James S., b. 20 June, 1810. See family 15. 10. Ruel, never mar.; lived in Boston; went south where he died before the civil war. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born November 5, 1770, in Falmouth, Me., where he resided during his life; was a physician and practiced in 144 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Portland. He was the only male member of his father's family who spent his days in Old Falmouth. Married Thresa , and died in Portland. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Cornelius F. S., who mar. 6 June, 1828, Marj^ Ann Reid; he was a physician; no further record. 2. Joan, who married Elvator Elder. 3. Charles W. F.; went to Boston. No further record. 4. F'^rances, who married William Sears of Charleston, Mass. 5. Mary R., b. . The last three named children were minors in 1842; in that year their guardian, Simon Elder, convej^ed their interest in the following- described property, subject to their mother's dower in the same. Begin at Piscataqua bridge, thence down river to Jere Hall's land; thence by Hall's land to Gallison's land; thence bj'- Gallison's land to road; thence by road to beginning. On the above described tract probably was situated the residence of Dr. Samuel Brackett. The heirs conve3'ed no other tract. SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, Nathaniel M. Nathaniel Mitton Brackett was born August i, 1803; married October 25, 1837, Sally Worthley, born October 25, 1808, died Octo- ber 6, 1856, daughter of Asa and wife, Jane Storer, of Avon, Me. Mr. Brackett was a farmer; he died in California, September 7, 1893. Issue: 1. Jacob H., b. 17 Dec, 1838. See family 16. 2. Mary J., b. 18 Sept., 1840, in Madrid, Me.; mar. 3 Mar., 1869, Richard H. McKenney, b. 12 June, 1832, son of Richard and wife Betsey Barter of Phillips, Me. Mr. McKenney is a farmer in Phillips. Issue: 1st. Charles H., b. 7 Aug., 1871; mar. 7 Aug., 1899, Retta Phillips; residence, Phillips, Me. Issue: I. Arlon P., b. 18 Sept., 1901. 2d. Lillian, b. 31 July, 1879; mar. 3 Jan., 1898, Frank Calden; residence, Phillips, Me. Issue: I. Richard I, b. 10 June, 1899, in Phillips. II. Herbert S., b. 7 Mar., 1901, in Phillips. 3. Ansel, b. 25 Dec, 1842; d. 27 Sept. 1864. 4. Asa Worthley, b. 18 June, 1845; married Ella Whitmore; d. 28 Sept., 1884. No issue. 5. William Francis, b. 22 Mar., 1848; residence, Phillips, Me., on the farm that was owned by his grandfather Brackett, now his property. 6. George Worthley, b. 21 Sept., 1855; residence, Santa Rosa, Cal. ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 145 FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, James L,. James L. Brackett was born March 4, 1810; married March 28, 1838, Nancy T. Bubier, b. September 20, 1821, died April 17, 1893, daughter of Mark and wife Betsey Shepard, of Dallas plantation, Me. Mr. Brackett was a farmer and resided in Dallas plantation; he died March 6, 1868. Issue: 1. Elias F., b. 2 Sept., 1839. See family 17. 2. Sarah J., b. i May, 1842; d. 2 Apr., 1899; mar. 30 June, 1861, William H. Smith, d. 8 June, 1896, son of John and wife, Silence Mitchell; resided in Phillips, Me. Issue: 1st. Evalina, b. 27 Dec, 1862; married Jerry Eowell. 2nd. Tryphena H., who married Charles Neal. 3d. Lillian M., who married Arthur W. Soule. Issue: I. Silence J., b. 13 Jan., 1883. II. Edna M. b. 30 Oct., 1896. III. Eunette. IV. Baby boy. 4th. Clara M., b. i July, 1872. 3. Melissa, b. 25 Feb., 1844; mar. 26 Dec.: 1863, Reuben Ross, son of Elbridge G. and wife Sarah of Rangeley, Me. She d, in Nov., 1880. Issue: . 1st. Ernest, who married Cora M". Eowell. Issue: I. Mary M. II. Eisle J. III. Annie B. IV. Willis. V. Susan M. 2d. Herbert, who married Esther Gile. Issue: I. Ilda. 3d. Nancy, who married Henry Robish. Issue: Three boys who were drowned in 1899 while fishing in a boat. 4th. Elbridge, who married Josie Taylor. 5th. Abram, who married Myra Wilbur. 6th. Joseph J. 4. Clarissa, b. 3 Sept., 1847; mar. 8 Nov., 1865, Isaac R. Bubier, b. 31 Dec, 1842, son of Alfred and wife, Nancy Withey, of Dallas plantation. Me. Isaac R. and wife, reside in Phillips, Me. Issue: 1st. Joshua S., b. 29 July, 1867; d. 30 Mar., 1872. 2d. George E., b. 28 Apr., 1869; d. 14 July, 1869. 3d. Eois A., b. 16 Apr., 1870; mar. 22 Sept., 1890, Freeman Perry. Issue: I. Olive G., b. 3 Mar., 1893. 4th. David N., b. 22 Apr., 1872; d. 9 Jan., 1893. 5th. Jane M., b. 6 Apr., 1875; mar. 11 Sept., 1893, Walter Perry. Issue: I. Belle, b. 4 Dec, 1896. 6th. James O., b. 8 Nov., 1878; d. 3 Mar., 1883. 7th. Carlton F., b. 24 Jan., 1880. 8th. Clarissa, b. 25 June, 1882; d. 3 Aug., 1883. 9th. Isaac K., b. 27 Apr., 1886. 10th. Nancy W., b. 4 July, 1888; d. 24 Mar., 1889. 11th. Veard, b., 7 Feb., 1890; d. 3 Dec, 1892. 5. Joseph J., b. 12 Dec, 1850; unmarried; a farmer in Rangeley, Me. 6. James N., b. 10 July, 1853; unmarried; a farmer in Rangeley, Me. 146 BRACKETT GENEAIvOGY 7. Eunice A., b. i Sept., 1855; mar. 23 Oct., 1870, Robert Crosby. She d. 12 June, 1875. Issue: 1st. Villetta, who mar. Nathan Alber. 2nd. Emma, who mar. Fred Raymond. 8. Nancy E., b. 10 Jan., 1857; resides in Rangeley, Me. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born March 19, 1812; married November 30, 1834, Mary Cook, b. in 18 14, in Madrid, Me., living in 1905, daugh- ter of Abel Cook and wife, Olive Plummer. Joshua Brackett was seven years old when his father removed from Sidney to Oxford county; he lived on the home farm, now in West Phillips, Me., for forty-five years; sold it to the sons of his brother, Nathaniel M., and moved nearer to the village; was a prosperous farmer and lumber- man; died in November, 1893. Issue: Nathan C, b. 28 July, 1836. See family 18. 2. Olive A., b. 17 Sept., 1838; mar. D. C. lycavitt; she d. in : 1897. No issue. 3. James S., b. 23 June, 1841; mar. Ella Roysell. Issue: 1st. Sarah M., who mar. 14 Feb., 1900, Louis Bartlett Costello, b. 14 Sept., 1876, in Wells, Me., son of Nicholas of Prince Edwards island and Anna Hill of Wells, Me. Issue: I. Louis, b. 27 Ma}', 1902. 4. Laura N., b. 6 May, 1850; mar. 28 Sept., 1901, George Will- ard Wood, b. 21 Aug., 1854, in Lewiston, Me., son of James and Elizabeth Blackwell; he is editor of the Lewiston Dail}^ Sun. 5. Lura E., b. twin with Laura N.; mar. 7 June, 1884, Scott Lightner, b. 23 Nov., 1847, son of Henry and wife, Mary Stuart, of Perr}^ co., Penn.; is cashier of Bank of Harper's Ferry, W. Va. She began work in Storer college in 1870, as an assistant teacher, with which institution she has since been connected, except a few months in 1872; is a graduate of Western State normal school at Farmington, Me. Her work in Storer college has been in its normal department. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthonj^ Zachariah, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham D. Abraham D. Brackett was born in Sidne}^ Me., July 11, 1803; in his infancy, his father moved to Augusta, Me. He married July 8, 1830, Elizabeth Longley, who died FebruarN' 15, 1884, daughter of Obediah and wife, Elizabeth Woodcock, of Sidney, Me. Mr. Brackett was a farmer; he resided in Clinton and later in Sid- ney, Me., where he died April 19, 1850. Issue: 1. Hannah Elizabeth, b. in 1832; mar. Charles H. Ellis. She d. 7 Mar., 1895. 2. Annette A., b. in 1834; d. 8 Apr., 1853. ,3. Esther, b. in 1837; mar. Sewall Woodcock. 4. Andrew T., b. 30 Aug., 1839. See family 19. 6. Benjamin F., b. 10 Jan., 1841. See family 20. ABRAHAM,. OF FALMOUTH 147 FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Abraham, Enos L,. Enos L,. Brackett was born in Sidney, Me., August 20, 1809; married June 10, 1833, (ist) Miranda C. Brackett, born in 1818, daughter of Zachariah and wife, Mary Cleaves, of New Gloucester, Me. (see div. 5, fam, 13); she is deceased; married (2nd) in December, 1839, Nancy Robinson. In 1850, Mr. Brackett lived in Waterville, Me.; he died May 21, 1853. Issue: 1. Orrin, b. about 1836; probably married Ellen ; had son Frank, b. 1859; lived in Waterville in i860, and d. in 186-. 2. Miranda, b. about 1841; no further record. 3. Nancy, b. about 1843; no further record. 4. Josephine, b. about 1846; no further record. 5. Sarah, b. about 1848; no further record. 6. William, b. about 1850; no further record. FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Abraham, Stephen B. Stephen B. Brackett was born November 29, 181 1, in Sidney, Me. He married December 31, 1840, I^ouisa M. lyUnt, born Febru- ary 14, 1818, in Brunswick, Me., died March 19, 1894, in Deering, Me. Mr. Brackett was a school teacher; died August 17, 1864, in Deering, Me. Issue: 1. Joseph Henry, b. 23 Nov., 1841; d. 29 Aug., 1880. 2. Elura, b. 3 June, 1843; d. 19 May, 1870. 3. Mary Addia, b. 25 Sept., 1846. 4. Charles E., b. 18 Dec, 1848; d. 25 Apr., 1865. 5. lyouisa Ellen, b. 29 Dec, 1851; d. 15 Apr., 1874. 6. Hannah Frances, b. 16 May, 1853; mar. W. E. Watson, of Deering, Me.; resides in Deering. Mr. Watson is treasurer of the Brackett Family association. 7. Lizzie, b. 23 Sept., 1856; mar. Albert E. Emerson, a car- penter; lived in Biddeford, Me. She d. 24 May, 1889. Issue: 1st. Delcena Olive, mar. Albert Berry; children are Ralph; Elura; Everett, dec; Alice Winifred. 2nd. Mildred Anna, married Rev. Mr. Chas. H. Garland; chil- dren, Ruth; Dorothy E.; Esther; Roger; Phillip. 3d. Bernice Eouise, mar. Guy Goldthwaite. Child, Weston. 4th. Winifred, d. in infancy. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Abraham, Benjamin F. Benjamin F. Brackett was born February 19, 18 14; in Sidney, Me.; married February 3, 1837, Mary Snow of Canton, Mass., born about 1 81 7. The census of 1850 shows Mr. Brackett a resident of Augusta, Me. He was captain of a steamboat; died January 11, 1852. Issue: 1. Abraham, b. about 1839; no further record. 2. Mary E., b. about 1849; no further record. 148 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, Abraham. Abraham Brackett was born about 1795, in Augusta, Me.; mar- ried Delane Wade, born about 1795. Dates of the death of himself and wife have not been learned. In 1850, as the census of that year shows, he lived in Augusta, Me.; his family then consisted of daugh- ters, Caroline, Augusta, Lucretia, Elvira, and son William F. Issue: 1. Caroline Goldwaite, b. 10 Oct., 1818; never married; d. in Augusta, Me. 2. Melvin Abraham, b. 20 Mar., 1821. See family 21. 3. Abigail Wade, b. 6 May, 1823; mar. (ist) Martin Arris of Lisbon, Me.; mar. (2nd) Bronson. No issue: 4. Ehzabeth G., b. 8 Feb., 1825, in Augusta, Me.; mar. 22 Apr., 1852, Reuben G. Freeman, b. 19 Jan., 1824, son of Elisha and wife, Maria Covell, of Nova Scotia. Mr. Freeman is a dealer in shoes; has lived in Nova Scotia and in the state of Massachusetts; now resides in Minneapolis, Minn. Issue: 1st. Orlando Howard, b. 7 Dec, 1855; mar. 16 Dec, 1885, Marian F. Hoffman; residence, Minneapolis, Minn. Issue: I. Howard H., b. in Dec, 1887. II. Theadore W., b. in Dec, 1890. 2d. Henry Wilson, b. 15 July, 1858; mar. in Nov., 1894, Mary Poole; residence, Minneapolis, Minn. 3d. Jessie Helen, b. 27 Apr., i860; mar. 6 Nov., 1883, Arthur A. Pomeroy; residence, Philadelphia. Issue: I. Helen L., b. in May, . II. George O., b. in Oct., 1888. III. Chester, b. in Oct., 1895. 4th. Bertha Adelia, b. 7 Nov., 1861; mar. 8 Jan., 1884, Frank Iv. Jackson; residence, Minneapolis. Issue: I. Charles F., b. in Jan., 1886. II. Ruth E., b. in August, 1889. 5th. Ena Porter, b. 6 May, 1863; mar. 24 Dec, 1885, Willard J. Hield; residence, Minneapolis. Issue: I. CHfford, b. in July, 1888. II. Willard F., b. in Dec, 1895; d. 8 Apr., 1898. 5. Rachael Augusta, b. 20 June, 1827; mar. Daniel Orcutt of Boston. She d. in Georgia. Issue: I. Augusta. II. Laura. 6. Delane Wade, b. 18 Apr., 1829; d. 18 Feb., 1834, in Welling- ton, Me. 7. George Washington, b. 20 Feb., 1831; d. 12 Feb., 1834. 8. Lucretia Ann, b. 22 Apr., 1833; mar. 22 Apr., 1853, David T. Whitehouse of Boston, who d. in July, 1900; resided in Dorchester, Mass. She died in 1900 in Berwick, Me. Issue: 1st. Alonzo. 2nd. Harrison C. 3d. Charles H. 4th. Willie A. 5th. LiHie M. 6th. Etta J. 7th. Elizabeth. 8th. Bertha E. 9. Elvira Howard, b. 6 Jan., 1835, in Augusta, Me., mar. 28 August, 1852, Anthony Smith, b. 17 Apr., 1829, son of EHab and wife, Sarah Robinson, of Sidney, Me. Mr. Smith is a farmer; resi- dence. East Waldoboro, Me.; has also resided in Augusta and Sid- ney, Me. Issue: ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 149 1st. Frederick R., b. 15 Mar., 1855; d. 5 Oct., 1862. 2nd. Emma A., b. 26 Oct., 1858; mar. 26 Mar., 1884, George W. Studley. She d. 23 May, 1898. 3d. Jennie E., b. 17 Sept., 1862; mar. 2 July, 1882, George R. Conant; residence, East Waldoboro, Me. 4th. Alice May, b. 17 Jan., 1866. 5th. Mary E./b. 13 Mar., 1868. 6th. Nettie F., b. 18 Oct., 1871. 10. William Franklin, b. 2 Jan., 1839; mar. Maria Sennott of Boston; resided in Eynn. He d. 13 July, 1901. Issue: 1st. Florence, is deceased. 11. Samuel, who d. in infancy. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, Anthony. Anthony Brackett was born in September, 1800, in Sidney, Me. He married Hannah Eambert Wilson, born in 1802, in Eisbon, Me., and died September 16, 1885, in New York city. He was a real estate broker in Cambridge, Mass.; died December 28, 1864. Issue: 1. Martha Eucretia, who d. in infancy. 2. Eucretia Martha, who d. in infancy. 3. Anthony, b. 9 July, 1830; d. 6 Sept., 1833. 4. Samuel A., b. in 1833; was married; is deceased. No issue. 5. Charles Ej^sander, b. 7 Mar., 1835. See family 22. C. Hannah Cornelia, b. 9 June, 1838, in Cambridge, Mass.; mar. 16 June, 1859, Henry Gershom Eaughton. She died 25 May, 1880. 7. Orestes Rodman, b. 28 Feb., 184 1, in Dorchester, Mass.; mar. Julia Parker. He d. in Nov., 1881. Issue, one daughter. 8. Alonzo Clifford, b. 24 May, 1844. See family 23. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S. James Shaw Brackett was born June 20, 18 10, in Sidney, Me.; married in 1833, Eunice Dinsmore, born October 8, 1812, died March 28, 1882, daughter of Thomas and wife, Harriet Moore, of Anson, Me. Mr. Brackett was a farmer; resided in Sidne5^ Augusta, Anson, Augusta, Madison and Stark, Me., in the order named. He died July 9, 1877. Issue, not given in order of births: 1. Anthony, b. 27 April, 1834. See famity 24. 2. Thomas D., b. in 1836. See family 25.. 3. James N., b. 21 iVug., 1839. See family 26. 4. Franklin W., b. 27 Apr., 1843. See family 27. 5. Abbie F., b. 9 Dec, 1844, in Stark, Me.; mar. 16 Sept., 1861, Stephen S. Woodcock, b. 14 Aug., 1843, .son of George F., and wife, Emeline Oilman, of Stark, Me.; is a farmer; residence. South Nor- ridgewock. Me. Issue: 1st. Hattie B., b.'ii Dec., 1862; mar. 31 May, 1884, Walter A. Rogers. Issue: 150 BRACKETT GENEALOGY I. Edith M., b. 30 May, 1885. II. Abbie F., b. 19 Jan., 1887. III. Mary N,, b. 13 Dec, 1889. IV. Olive W., b. 16 Aug., 1892. V. Bessie C, b. 29 Nov., 1896. 2d. James B., b. 15 Apr., 1864. 3d. George F., b. 15 Sept., 1867; d. 15 Aug., 1869. 4th. OHve S., b. 25 Aug., 1869; mar. 26 Jan., 1896, Charles B. Bigelow. 5tli. Everett D., b. 17 July, 1872; d. 5 Apr., 1893. 6th. Bessie M., b. 3 Aug., 1877. 7th. Charles E., b. 31 Oct., 1884. 6. Lydia S., b. i Jan., 1847, in Stark, Me.; mar. (ist) 3 Apr., 1866, Oliver Porter, b. 26 May, 1827, d. 23 Dec, 1882, son of Tyler and wife, Mary Quarles, of Hamilton, Mass. He was a drover and butcher; lived in Hamilton, Mass., and Norridgewock, Me. She mar. (2nd) Selden Buswell. Issue: 1st. George, b. 3 Feb., 1867; resides in South Norridgewock, Me. 2nd. Benjamin F., b. 21 Dec, 1868; mar. 6 July, 1889, Harriet F. Hilton; he is a house-painter and paper-hanger; resides in Anson, Me. Issue: I. Oliver J., b. 3 Aug., 1890. 3d. Thomas, b. 17 Nov., 1870; mar. Ida Tuttle; lives in Farmington, Me. Issue, four children. '4th. Harry, b. 24 Oct., 1872; residence. New Haven, Conn. 6th. Oliver B., b. 3 Apr., 1877; mar. Esther Oilman; resi- dence, Skowhegan, Me. Issue: Hazel. 6th. Grace B., b. 6 Mar., 1881; mar. Dexter Kempton; resi- dence, Phillips, Me. Issue, one child, a girl. 7. George O., who mar. in 1862, Jane Pennell; residence, not known; no issue. 8. Samuel, b. 10 Sept., 1849. See family 28. 9. Orlando H., b. 21 Mar., 1851. See family 29. 10. Harriet, who d. 18 June, 1858. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, Nathaniel M., Jacob H. Jacob H. Brackett was born December 17, 1838; he married October 23, 1866, Joanna Gregory, born February 12, 1849, daughter of John and wife, Sarah J. Carter, of California. Mr. Brackett is a farmer; removed, in 1861, from Maine to California; resides in Santa Rosa. Issue: 1. Lillian May, b. 27 Oct., 1868; d. 14 Aug., 1879. 2. William H., b. 2 Nov., 1870. 3. Hardy N., b. 25 Sept., 1880. 4. Asa M., b. 19 Oct., 1884. 6. Raymond, b. 11 Oct., 1889. All reside in Santa Rosa. ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 151 FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, James h., Elias F. Elias F. Brackett was born September 2, 1838; he married June 30, 1 86 1, in Dallas, Me., Hannah Oaks, born September 26, 1843, Rev. Mr. E. Toothaker ofl&ciating. Mr. Brackett is a farmer; resi- dence, Rangeley, Me. Issue: 1. Ellen, b. 14 Apr., 1863; mar. (ist) Clarence Hinkley; (2nd) in 1899, Frank Oaks. Issue, by first husband: 1st. Cynthia. 2nd. Arvilla. 3d. Andy. 4th. Evert. By second husband: 5th. Montfred. 6th. Otis. 2. Ella, b. twin with Ellen; mar. (ist) Charles Wynian; (2nd) in 1880, Alonzo Dill. Issue: 1st. Lena Dill. 2nd. Georde Dill. 3. Walter A., b. 12 Sept., 1864; mar. in 1891, Edith Lamb. 4. Alfred, b. 22 Oct., 1865; mar. (ist) Mina Ellis; (2nd) in 1899, Hannah Hoar. 5. Roderick, b. 31 Oct., 1867; mar. in 1895, Agnes Ross. Issue: 1st. Owis. 6. James E., b. 24 June, 1869; mar. in 1890, Minnie Tibbetts. Issue: 1st. Inez. 7. Wealthy, b. 19 Aug., 187 1; ntar. in 1889, Horace Loomis. Issue: 1st. Randle. 2nd. Armenia. 8. Emily M., b. 24 Mar., 1873; mar. in 1890, Irving Oaks. Issue: 1st. Gertrude E. 9. Julia A., b. 3 July, 1875; mar. in 1895, Fred Lamb. Issue: 1st. Lewis. 10. Sylvester, b. 6 Mar., 1877. 11. Rue}^ T., b. 25 Maj', 1879; mar. in 1899, Fred Ellis. 12. Sanson, b. 22 Mar., 1881. 13. Gertrude A., b. 31 Jan., 1884. 14. Mandy V., b. 16 Sept., 1886. FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthonj', Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, Joshua, Nathan C. Nathan Cook Brackett was born in Phillips, Me., July 28, 1836; entered Maine state seminar}^ at its opening in 1857; graduated from Dartmouth college in 1864; in 1883, the degree of Ph. D. was conferred upon him b}^ Bates college; in August, 1864, was ordained to the ministry and sent by the U. S. Christian commission to the army. In October, 1865, he was appointed, by the Free Baptist Home Mission society, superintendent of a mission to the negroes. In 1867, at the organization of Storer college, at Harper's Ferr}^, W. Va., organized mainly through his efforts, he was made its prin- cipal and treasurer; the latter office he still holds; resigned the former after thirty 3'ears' service. The education of the negro along the lines he is capable of making advancement, viz., industrial pur- suits, has been Mr. Brackett's work, to which he has devoted the efforts of soul and heart. Has been active in the business and politi- cal affairs of the community; in 1870 and 1871, was county superin- 152 BRACKETT GENEALOGY teiident of schools, and has served several terms as member of the ■ town council; is director of Bank of Harper's Ferry; also is presi- 1 dent of the board of regents of Bluefield institute, a state school for colored pupils. Home is in Harper's Ferry. Married October i6, 1865, lyouise Wood, born June 10, 1842, daughter of James and wife, Elizabeth Blackwell, of Lewiston, Me.; she graduated in i860, from Maine state seminary, which became Bates college; was a teacher in Storer college until 1891, when poor health compelled her to lay aside all work for several years. Was one of the first to advocate industrial training for the negroes; as early as 1865, gave lessons in sewing to the girls, and continued to give instructions in sewing when a teacher in Storer normal school. She and her husband have devoted their lives to the uplifting of the colored race, and have achieved a degree of success far greater than one would expect could be attained. Issue: 1. James Wood, b. 30 June, 1867. See family 30. , 2. Mary, b. 13 Nov., 1868; mar. 29 June, 1897, Thomas K. Robertson, son of Thomas J. W., and wife, Jane Matilda , parents b. in England, is a patent attorney; residence, Chevy Chase, Md. Issue: 1st. Thomas Brackett, b. 16 July, 1898. 2nd. Nathan Wood, b. 4 July, 1902. 3d. Louis Robertson, b. 10 June, 1905. 3. Celeste Elizabeth, b. 12 June, 1871; mar. 24 April, 1894, Rev. Mr. John Curtain Newcomer; residence, Centreville, Michigan. Issue: 1st. Mar}^ Eouise, b. 4 Aug., 1896. 2nd. Daniel Brackett, b. 18 Aug., 1898. 3d. Lionel Eastman, b. 4 Jan., 1903. 4. Ledru Joshua, b. 29 Mar., 1873. See family 31. 5. Virginia Edith, b. 22 May, 1878; d. 18 July, 1879. FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Anthou}', Zachariah, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham D., Andrew T. Andrew T. Brackett was born August 30, 1839, in Sidney, Me.; married August 21, 1877, Annie Forsyth, born May 3, 1851; died December 6, 1887, daughter of James and wife, Margarette Russell, of the province of New Brunswick. Mr. Brackett is an engineer; served for three months during the civil war, .stationed at fort Warren. His residence is in Lawrence, Mass.; formerly resided in Sidney, Me., and North Andover, Mass. Issue: 1. James L., b. 7 Aug., 1878; resides in Lawrence, Mass. 2. Wallace W., b. 7 June, 1881; resides in Lawrence, Mass. 3. Walter S., b. 3 Oct., 1883; resides in Sidney, Me. 4. Annie F., b. 5 Dec, 1887; resides in Lawrence, Mass. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 9. Descent: Antho^3^ Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Abraham, Abraham D., Benjamin F. Benjamin Franklin Brackett was born January 10, 1841, in Sid- ney, Me.; married December 9, 1873, Julia S. Tillson, born May 7, ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 153 1849, daughter of Anson B., and wife, Rhoda Sawtelle, of Sidney, Me. Is a farmer in Sidne5^ Issue: 1. Anson B., b. 9 Mar., 1876. FAMILY NO. 2L From Family No. 13. Descent: Anthonj^ Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, Abraham, Melvin A. Melvin Abraham Brackett was born March 20, 1821; is deceased; married Mary Webb of Boston. Children reside in Boston and are, Melvin D.; Henry; Helen A.; Edward; Carrie. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, Anthony, Charles D. Charles Lysander Brackett was born March 7, 1835, in Dedham, Mass.; married May — , 1864, Frances Jane Smith, born April 16, •I 841, in Bridgeport, Conn. He died May 20-, 1884, in Brooklyn. Issue: 1. Robert Lambert, b. 10 Mar., 1865. See family 32. 2. Charles Joseph, b. 4 vSept., 1867.' See family 33. FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, Anthony, Alonzo C. Alonzo Clifford Brackett was born May 24, 1844; he married (ist) Emma E. Lyon. No further record. Issue: 1. Alonzo Clifford. 2. Belle W. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Anthony. Anthou}^ Brackett was born April 27, 1834, in Anson, Me.; married (ist) September 26, 1854, Elizabeth A. Eawry, born No- vember 26, 1836; died September 24, 1864, daughter of William and wife, Elizabeth Thing; (2nd) October 6, 1866, Sylvia E. Young, born March 2, 1844; died July 4, 1873; (3d) November 26, 1878, Sophia E. Young, born September 30, 1857; died October 5, 1882, daughter of Eevi and wife, Mercy Collins, of Stark, Me. Mr. Brackett was a blacksmith; resided in Stark, Eewiston, and Anson, Me. He died April i, 1905. Issue: 1. Charles A., b. 12 Feb., 1856. See family 34. 2. Eugene A., b. 7 Jan., i860; mar. 4 Nov., 1885, Sarah H. Hubbard; is in California. 3. Susan A., b. 14 Feb., 1864; d. 20 Sept., 1864. 4. Herbert E., b. 15 Nov., 1871. See family 35. 154 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Thomas D. Thomas D. Brackett was born about 1836; married (ist) Abbie Danforth, born about 1842, in Massachusetts; (2nd) Susan Bean. The census of 1880 shows Thomas D. Brackett living in Stark, Me.; occupation, a carpenter; he resides at Farmington, Me. Issue, as shown by census of 1880: 1. Hattie E., b. about 1862. 2. O. R., b. about 1865; a son. 3. O. P., b. about 1868; a son. 4. E. C, b. about 1872; a son. 5. W. A., b. about 1878; a daughter. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthonj^, James S., James N. James N. Brackett was born August 21, 1839, in Augusta, Me.; married October 31, 1866, Earissa J. Whittier, born October 6, 1841, daughter of John and wife, Eydia Mitchell, of Madison, Me. Was a ranchman; he resided in the following places in the order named: Augusta, Madison, and Stark, Me.; in Humboldt co., California; Dayville, Canyon City, Rock Creek, and Mitchell, Oregon. He 'died August 21, 1887. Issue: 1. George E., b. 2 June, 1869; d. 19 July, 1883. 2. Annie V., b. 24 Feb., 1872; residence, Madison, Me. 3. Fannie S., b. 14 Apr., 1873; mar. 31 Oct., 1889, Allen C. McEachern; residence, Mitchell, Wheeler co., Oregon. Issue: 1st. Charles, b. 5 Sept., 1890. 4. Gard W., b. 9 Oct., 1875; d. 8 Sept., 1877. 6. James N., b. 25 Nov., 1877; lives in Mitchell, Oregon. 6. John W., b. 16 Apr., 1880; lives in Mitchell, Oregon. 7. Ernest E., b. 10 Feb., 1883; lives in Madison, Me. 8. Eeon G., b. 17 Jan., 1886; lives in Madison, Me. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Franklin W. Franklin W. Brackett was born April 27, 1843, in Madison, Me.; married February 22, 1866, Flora Woodcock, born March 3, 1846, daughter of Mark and wife, Emeline Oilman, of Stark, Me. Is a farmer in Madison, Me.; has resided in Stark, Me., and in the state of California. During the Aroostook boundary trouble he was major in the militia. Issue: 1. Augusta, b. 27 Aug., 1867; mar. Frank Smith; residence, West Mills, Me. Issue: 1st. Ellen. 2. Fred H., b. 15 Sept., 1872. See family 36. 3. E3'dia, b. 15 Feb., 1874; mar. Gard Wills; residence, Anson, Me. Issue: 1st. Hazel. ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 155 4. Frances M., b. 25 Jan., 1871; mar. Harrison Daggett; resides in Madison, Me. Issue: 1st. Clifford. 2nd. Ruby. 3d. Merton. 5. Em, b. 17 Sept., 1876; mar. Fred Smith; resides in West's Mills, Me. Issue: 1st. Carol. 2nd. Flora. 6. lyou, b. 25 Mar., 1878; mar. Allan Copp; resides in Madison, Me. Issue: 1st. Clyde. 7. Evie, b. I June, 1880; mar. Sherman Williams; resides in Anson, Me. Issue: 1st. Elton. 8. Frank Iv., b. 3 Oct., 1881; mar. Sadie Spear; resides in Madi- son, Me. Issue: 1st. Leon. 9. Agnes M., b. 3 June, 1884. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Samuel,. Samuel Brackett was born September 10, 1849, in Stark, Me.; married August 14, 1875, Tina Oilman, born October 6, 1856, daughter of John and wife, Mary Ingalls, of An^on, Me. Mr. Brackett is an electrician; resides in Anson, Me. Issue: 1. Eunice M., b. 2 Dec, 1876; mar. 12 Sept., 1900, Evan N. Adams; resides in Anson, Me. 2. Elmer F., b. 11 Apr., 1881. FAMILY NO. 29. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Orlando H. Orlando H. Brackett was born in Stark, Me., on March 21, 1851; married September 29, 1879, Kate S. Bryant, b. November 24, 1856, daughter of James and wife, Belinda W. True, of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. Is a farmer in Wests Mills, Me. Issue: 1. Grace E., b. 2 June, 1880. 2. Eeroy E., b. 20 Sept., 1897. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 30. From Family No. 18. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, Joshua, Nathan C, James W. James Wood Brackett was born June 30, 1867; married August 7, 1889, Eucy Estelle Bean. He is editor and publisher of The Maine Woods, an entertaining sportsman's paper. Resides in Phillips, Me. Issue: 1. Miriam Edna, b, 11 Aug., 1890. 2. James Scott, b. 10 June, 1892. 156 BRACKETT GENEALOGY « FAMILY NO. 31. From Famil}^ No. i8. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, James, Joshua, Nathan C, L. Joshua. Ledru Joshua Brackett was born March 29, 1873, in Harper's Ferr^^, West Virginia; married December 22, 1897, Anna Cordelia Hicks, daughter of Truman Band and wife, Augusta Maria Beers, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; a publisher; is connected with Current His- tory and Modern Culture, a monthly publication of Boston. Issue: 1. Anthony Hicks, b. 18 Nov., 1898. 2. Nathan Cook, b. 16 Apr., 1900. 3. Truman, b. 4 Feb., 1906. FAMILY NO. 32. From Family No. 22. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, Anthony, Charles L,., Robert ly. Robert L. Brackett was born March 10, 1865, in Brooklyn, New York; married June 4, 1891, Caroline Thomas White, born October 3, 1867, in New York citj^ daughter of Dr. William T. White. Died in September, 1902; was a bank clerk; his avocation was genealogi- cal research. Issue: 1. Anthony, b. 25 March, 1892, in Bensonhurst, N. Y. 2. Robert White, b. 17 Nov., 1893, in Bensonhurst, N. Y. FAMILY NO. 33. From Family No. 22. Descent: Anthony, Anthonj^ Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, Anthony, Charles h., Charles J. Charles Joseph Brackett was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Septem- ber 4, 1867; is an attorney-at-law, in Helena, Montana; married (ist) April I, 1867, Frances Allaire Smith, born April i, 1867, died Decem- ber 18, 1899, daughter of Charles H. and wife, Frances A. Duncan, of Brookljai; married (2nd) Bertha Anderson, born Maj^ 4, 1870, daughter of Andrew and wife, Sophia Anderson, of Eau Claire, Wis., later of Helena. Issue: 1. Anna Sibj-l, b. in Helena, 19 Jan., 1892. 2. Frances Allaire, b. in Helena, 9 Aug., 1894. 3. Grace Tlielma, b. in Helena, 29 Oct., 1896. FAMILY NO. 34. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Anthon5% Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Anthony, Charles A. Charles A. Brackett was born February 12, 1856; married September 9, 1880, lyizzie J. Piper; resides in Anson, Me. Issue: 1. Susan A., b. 7 Dec, 1882. 2. Viola M., b. 17 Mar., 1884. 3. Mabel F., b. 21 Sept., 1885. 4. Eugene A., b. 13 Oct., 1886. 5. George E., b. 16 Jul}^ 1890. 6. Gladj^s A., b. 30 Sept., 1893. 7. Eizzie J., b. 3 Mar., 1898. 8. Carl v., b. 26 Jan., 1900. ABRAHAM, OF FALMOUTH 157 FAMILY NO. 35. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Anthony, Herbert h. Herbert h- Brackett was born November 15, 1871; married December 21, 1889, Josie L. Piper; he died March 27, 1896. Issue: 1. Burton H., b. 29 May, 1891. 2. Irene, b. 2 Oct., 1895, FAMILY NO. 36. From Family No. 27. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Abraham, Anthony, James S., Franklin W., Fred H. Fred H. Brackett was born September 15, 1872, in Stark, Me.; married March 10, 1893, Delia Greenleaf, born December 7, 1871, died May 20, 1898, daughter of Wakefield and wife, Ellen Chapman, of Stark, Me. Is a farmer in Stark, Me. Issue: 1. Harold, b. 25 Aug., 1894. 2. Maud, b. 24 Apr., 1896, 158 BRACKETT GENEALOGY DIVISION NO. 4. ANTHONY BRACKETT. JR., OF STROUDWATER PARISH AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, An- thony, Jr. Anthony Brackett, Jr., was born August 25, 1712, in Hampton, N. H. In the records of the First church in Hampton, is recorded his baptism on August 2, 17 19. In about the seventh year of his age his father with his family, removed to Falmouth and settled on the farm bordering on Back cove. This farm had been the residence of Cap- tain Anthony Brackett, the grandfather of Anthony, Jr., and on it the latter spent his boyhood da^-s. He was too young to have sensed in Eovewell's war but he serv^ed during the Indian war of 1744-8, though it is not known of what military company he was a member. During the last Indian war in Maine, which commenced in 1756, he served in Captain Samuel Skilling's Stroudwater company; his name appears in a list of its members bearing date August 11, 1757. He settled in the Stroudwater parish at an early date, several years before his first marriage. It was the misfortune of mau}^ of the Bracketts of old Falmouth to be pestered through life with lawsuits, seemingly without a termi- nation. If one did not inherit trouble of the kind, it was his fate to become involved in vexatious disputes about title to land through purchase. When about the age of twenty-four years, Anthony, Jr., bought forty-six acres of land located on the northerly side of Congress street, Portland, its westerly line being about where is Stevens Plains avenue. On this property he built a two-story house, end to the highway, in the midst of the forest and near a brook and spring; it was located on the easterly side of Stevens Plains avenue, Bradley's corner district. He purchased the land of Colonel Thomas West- brook who, in 1734, bought one hundred acres, including the tract, from Benjamin Ingalls of North Yarmouth. The title to this land in Ingalls commenced with the Indian grant of July 27, 1657, to Francis Small. However, as early as 1680, directly after the resettlement of Falmouth following its abandonment during the Indian war from 1675 to 1678, the proprietary colony of Massachusetts Ba^^ through its commissioners, appropriated and assumed to grant land, in some instances regardless of the claims of persons thereto whose title would have been indisputable in a court of law. When Falmouth was reset- tled in 1 7 15, after the second flight, a period of over twenty-five years had elapsed, of Indian occupation. The assumption on the part of the proprietary colony to grant lands, though rightfully claimed by persons under title of prior grants to them or to others from whom ANTHONY, JR., OF STROUDWATER 159 they derived title, was again exercised, though generally confined to lands where title was derived from the Indians. The greater part of the forty-six acres purchased by Anthony was a tract, which was claimed by the town as public lands. It had been the subject of a dispute between George Cleeve and Francis Small, the one claiming under a grant by Rigby, it is believed by the writer, and the other under an Indian deed; the court sustained the Indian title, and thus there was of record a title to the land in Small and his grantees. Anthony, Jr.'s fate it was to run his neck into a noose of the proprietor, by his purchase of said forty-six acres, and in it he struggled for nearly the remainder of his life. On November 25, 1728, the proprietors of the "common and undivided lands of Fal- mouth" granted forty acres "for the ministerial (parish) lots" to the town; this grant included about twenty-five and one-half acres of the land purchased by Anthony. It will serve our purpose to only men- tion the legal proceedings to which Anthony was a party, involving parts of his purchase of forty-six acres, and the result of each, respec- tively. In 1764, a writ of ejectment was brought by Jeremiah Riggs again.st Anthony, and a recovery of one and on^-half acres was made by him. In 1769, Anthony was indicted by the town of Falmouth for fencing a strip of the forty-six acres "in the road," and was fined six shillings; on his appeal for a jury trial, the verdict was sustained. The parish brought suit to recover twenty-five and one-half acres, the Rev. Mr. Samuel Dean and the Rev. Mr. Thomas Smith appearing for the parish. Anthou}-, Jr., had no Patrick Henry to plead his cause so, in this instance, the clergy won. However, the same Rev. Mr. Thomas Smith, a few years earlier in his career, had a legal tilt with another AnthoTiy Brackett, of Boston, in which the jury forgot about considering the cloth, — not being specialh^ interested in the result of the suit, which involved the title to Peak's Island. Later Anthony, Jr., was sued in trespass by the same party for entering on the land between July, 1769, and March 21, 1770, and cutting twenty cords of maple, birch, and oak wood, value sixty pounds. The parish was successful in the lower court and Anthon)^ Jr., entered an appeal from the judgment, with what result has not been learned. Fifteen years after the death of Anthony, Jr., his three sons deeded their undivided four-fifths of the nine and one-half acres which remained to their father, for seventy-six pounds consideration, and on December 25, 1795, seven years later, their sister, Abigail, spinster, deeded the remaining one-fifth. These sons, two of whom were vet- eran soldiers, located in Westbrook. Little do we know of the characteristics of Anthony, Jr., in addi- tion to those disclosed by the record of his acts. It is safe to venture that determination of purpose was one. He was gifted with broad and liberal views as to sense of duty imposed by one's relation in a professional capacitj^ though the performance of the duty was at his expense. His suits with the parish deprived him of the earnings of his lifetime, yet he was not alienated from his pastor, whose duty it was to commence actions at law against him. Under date of Decem- ber 9, 1774, Rev. Mr. Dean recorded in his journal, "I prayed with Anthony Brackett at Joshua Brackett' s." So, he died at the home of his father-in-law on December 9, 1774. He was of deep religious conviction, which found expression by word and deed. In 1760, he 160 BRACKETT GENEALOGY was one of several who proposed to a committee of the First parish, to enlarge the church building on condition that they be allowed the pews added b}^ the alteration. The parish tax he paid, which was in excess of twenty shillings, shows that his house was a building of two stories. He married October 17, 1751, Abigail Chapman; she was several years younger than her husband but did not survive him; died in December, 1762, when her youngest son. Captain John Brackett, was in the second year of his age; was daughter of Edward. He was born in Kittery, Me., April 14, 1725, removed to near Saco Falls in Biddeford where he purchased a farm; here died his wife Mrs. Abi- gail Broughton, of Portsmouth, whom he married October 20, 1725; he again married, and on August 19, 1746, removed to Falmouth and dwelt near where the Union depot now stands; later he went on a farm near the Buxton road, two miles westerly of Stroudwater. B}^ his will, made in the j^ear 1751, he bequeathed to his daughter, Abi- gail, wife of Anthony Brackett; was son of Nathaniel. He married when about the age of forty years, in Ipswich, Mass., December 30, 1674, Mary Wilborn; several children were born in Ipswich, when he removed to Kittery; was son of Edward. He was in Ipswich in 1643, and died there April 18, 1678. Anthony married August 29, 1764, Abigail Brackett, daughter of Joshua (Joshua, Thomas, An- thony) who at the time was the widow of Job Lunt; she survived her second husband over thirty years and remained his widow; died Feb- ruary I, 1805; her grave is in the Eastern cemetery in Portland. Issue: 1. Jeremiah, b. 6 Feb., 1754. See family 2. 2. Daniel, b. 27 Apr., 1728; never mar.; was living in 1815. 3. John, b. II Apr., 1761. See family 3. 4. Abigail, b. — Feb., 1766; mar. in 1797, Daniel Green of Port- land; d. 12 Jan., 1835. Issue: 1st. Sarah, b. 28 July, 1799. 2nd. A child, b. 3 Jan., 1802. 3d. Abigail Brackett, b. 12 Oct., 1809. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Anthony, Jr., Jeremiah. Jeremiah Brackett was born in Falmouth, Me., February 6, 1754: was baptized in 1755, at the First church. He was reared on his father's farm, the subject of so many legal battles. In the twenty- second year of his age he was married. May 17, 1775, to Sarah Good- ing. He probably dwelt in Falmouth until the close of the War of the Revolution, as he enlisted from that town. In 1791, he resided on his farm in North Yarmouth in that part which, in 1825, was included in the present town of Cumberland. The censuses of 1790, 1800, 1 8 10, and 1820 show that he was a resident of North Yarmouth. His name is not found in the census of 1830; he probably died before that year. All of his family, five sons and three daughters, with the exception of the eldest son, continued to make their home with him ANTHONY, OF STROUDWATER 161 Q. I \. ^ \. r hJ. <0 ^ /- »0 5 V o /" to \ \ 1 ^ 1 i \ ,T 5 § Co cs- "•j k; « ^1 1 <2r S '^^ ''r '': o ^ ^ H) 0§ I n V) k ? \. t^ i\ (J ^ I to 5 \ 5 k V K t\ (J ^^ 1 5C vl VI >v ^ n4 « « ^ 1 >4 ^ ^ 1^ s .k ^ k % ^ «c eorge H. Raymond, son of Jonas and wife, Mary. Issue by first tiusband. 1st. Lucy R., who d. in infancy. 2nd. Mary Read. Issue by 2nd husband: 3d. Fannie Boothby, b. 15 July, 1878. 4th. Marion M., b. 7 Nov., 1883; d. 10 Sept., 1884. 3. Ellen Louise, b. 9 Dec, 1854; mar. in Sept., 1883, Frank J. Dana, son of Luther, of Portland; d. 24 Aug., 1894. Issue: 1st. Marion Pickford, b. 27 Jan., 1887. 4. John Sewall, b. 8 Nov., 1859; d. 18 Sept., i860. 222 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, L,evi. Levi Brackett was born March lo, 1805, in Portland, Me.; was reared in Orleans county, N. Y.; was a farmer in New York; died about 1842; married Lucina Ritter, born about 1806, died in 1882. Issue: 1. Nathaniel, is dec; mar. Laura Mitchell, who is dec; lived in Clarendon, N. Y.; had three children, the oldest a son. Welcome: there was another son who lived and died on his father's farm. 2. Abigail, mar. Otis Coy; (2nd) Joseph Doubleday; she is dec: had children, Alonzo; dau. Lucina, and another. 3. Daniel, is dec; mar. in Gaines, Mich., Mary Jane Rusco; no issue. 4. Levi, b. i Mar., 1833. See family 14. 5. Solon, b. 28 Sept., 1837. See family 15. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, Reuben C. Reuben C. Brackett was born December 2, 1806, in Portland, Me.; was reared in Orleans county, N. Y.; a farmer in Niagara county, N. Y.; died February 2, 1888; married Lovina Weaver, who died in September, 1848, daughter of Russel Weaver and wife, Lydia Cowell, of Niagara, N. Y. Issue: 1. Emogene, b. 9 Nov., 1840, in Murra)^ Orleans county, N. Y.; mar. 8 Feb., 1868, Henry L- Rhodes, a farmer in Monroe county, Wisconsin, b. 7 July, 1834, son of Charles and wife, Sally Smith, of Genesee county, N. Y.; home, in Sparta, Wis. Issue: 1st. Harry C, b. 12 Dec, 1868; resides in Sparta, Wis. 2nd: Arthur L., b. 26 Jan., 1870; resides in Wonewoc, Wis. 3d. Eva I., b. 22 Dec, 1871; mar. i Aug., 1900, Edwin J. Freeman; resides in Minneapolis, at 1006, 21 Ave., S. E. 4th. Lula M., b. 4 Apr., 1880; mar. 19 Sept., 1900, Edward Allendorf; resides in Sparta. Issue: I. Spencer Brackett, b. 2. Fairmina, b. 2 Dec, 1846, in Clarendon, N. Y.; mar. 25 Dec, 1866, Henry A. Carr, a farmer in Murray, N. Y., b. 7 July, 1846, son of Henry N. and wife, Mary M. Olmstead, of Royalton, Niagara county, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Herbert L., b. 29 Jan., 1868; resides in Holley, N. Y. 2nd. Floyd L., b. 16 June, 1875; mar. 3 Mar., 1896, Sadie Cook; resides in Holley, N. Y. Issue: I. Clayton C, b. . 3. Orson C, b. 20 Apr., 1848; mar, Emma Rafter; resides in Sumner, Iowa. ZACHARIAH, OF STEVENS' PLAINS 223 FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, John. John Brackett was born May 2, 1815, in vSvveden, Monroe county, N. Y.; a farmer in Niagara count^^ later in Clarendon, Orleans county, N. Y.; about 1864, engaged in hardware trade in HoUey, N. Y., which he conducted several years; in 1890, he returned to Clar- endon, where he died August 3, 1893. Married March 6, 1839, Lucinda Burnham, born February 18, 1817, died February 24, 1895, dau. of William and wife, Phebe Sprague, of Holley, N. Y. Issue: 1. Martin E., b. 13 Apr., 1842, in Clarendon, N. Y., where he practiced his profession of medicine; a graduate of Buffalo Medical college; d. 3 Jan.. 1904; mar. (ist) in 1867, Elmira Ranne5^ who d. 13 Dec, 1872; mar. (2nd) 12 Dec, 1889, Mary Goodnow. No issue. 2. William A., b. 24 Feb., 1845. See family 16. 3. Charlotte C, b. 30 Mar.. 1848; d. 30 vSept., 1854. 4. Ella E., b. 29 May, 1852; mar. Ford\^ce Stearns; d. 15 Aug., 1885. Issue: 1st. Marion C. 5. Elmer J., b. 3 Feb., i860; d. 23 Dec. 1878. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony. Anthony, Zachariah, Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, Rufus. Rufus Brackett was born May 15, 1817; a farmer in Royalton, Niagara county, N. Y.; married Brittana Orr; is deceased. Issue: 1. Josephine A., b. 27 June, 1850, in Royalton, N. Y.; mar. John Eayton Sheldon, a farmer in Middleport, Niagara county, b. 22 Feb., 1846, son of Joseph; he was b. in 1818, mar. Sophia Eayton, lived in Middleport, was son of Elijah; he was b. 1793, mar. Clarissa Alvord, lived in Royalton, N. Y., was son of Elijah; he was b. 1762, mar. Sally Sheldon, was son of Elijah; he was b. 1738, mar. Rachel Hanchet, was son of Elijah; he was b. 1719, mar. Sarah King, was son of Jonathan; he was b. 16S7, mar. Alary Southwell, was son of Isaac; he was b. in 1629 in Windsor, Conn., mar. (2nd) Mrs. Mehet Ensign; he was son of Isaac, the immigrant, b. in 1605, was in Dor- chester, Mass., in 1634. Issue: 1st. John Eayton, b. 19 Aug., 1874; an attorney at law in Eockport, N. Y.; mar. 14 Sept., 1904, Irma M. Pixley. 2nd. George R., b. 2 Feb., 1876; mar. 8 June, 1904, Janet M. Smith; home, in Middleport, N. Y. 3d. Flora M., b. 27 Aug., 1884. 2. Eydia, mar. Dr. George P. Richardson; home, in Middleport. 3. George, mar. Ella Huntley; home, in Royalton. 4. Joanna, mar. James Bowles; home, in Royalton. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthon5^ Anthony, Zachariah, Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, Josiah. Josiah Brackett was born September 13, 1826, in Clarendon, Orleans county, N. Y.; a farmer in Newstead, Erie county, N. Y.; 224 BRACKETT GENEALOGY died January 3, 1879; married November 12, 1848, LydiaC. Stevens, born August 26. 1826, died May 22, 1898, daughter of Harry C. and wife, Charlotte Owen, of Newstead, N. Y. Issue: 1. lycvi Eugene, b. 28 June, 1850; d. 9 June, 1853. 2. Charlotte Evangeline, b. i Oct., 1854, in Newstead; mar. 16 Feb., 1874, Nicholas Corbett, b. 16 Mar., 1852, son of Daniel and wife, Nancy Wycoff; is a farmer in Newstead. Issue: 1st. Eula J., b. 9 Feb., 1877. 2nd. Eugene E. b., 31 Jan., 1879. 3. Alva L., b. 13 Sept., 1859; mar. Nellie M. Brat; resides in Akron, Erie county, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Leah C, b. 3 Aug., 1884. 2nd. Wayne Daniel, b. 2 Feb., 1888. 8d. Goldia Sarah, b. 8 Oct., 1892. 4th. Richard Lyon, b. 10 Sept., 1896. 5th. Ruth Leona, twin with Richard. 4. Orris Harr}^, b. 17 Nov., 1861; mar. Ella C. Pardee; home, in Akron, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Ethel May, b. 19 Mar., 1890. 2d. Bessie Luella, b. 17 Aug., 1891. 3d. Anna Viola, b. 25 Apr., 1894. NINTH GENERATION. I FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Anthonj-, Zachariah, Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, Eevi, Levi. Levi Brackett was born March i, 1833, in Clarendon, N. Y.; is a carpenter and joiner in Ewing, Nebraska; removed to Flint, Mich., in 1848; to Columbus city. Iowa, in 1856; to Oakdale, Neb., in 1882; to Ewing, Neb., in 1887. Married March 2, 1856, Mary A. Rail, born September 11, 1837, died in 1888, daughter of Jacob W. and wife, Catherine, of Flint, Mich. Issue: 1. George Edwin, b. in 1859; mar. in Oct., 1884, Martha Aring- ton; home, in Davenport, Iowa. Issue: 1st. Glen, b. in 1885. 2nd. Guy, b. in i88y. 2. Mary Castilla, b. in 1864; mar. in 1881, Selah K. Hobbie; home, in Wynne Wood, Okla. Issue: 1st. Frank, b. in Mar., 1882. 2nd. Myrta, b. in 1884. 3d. Gene. 3. Katherine Florence, b. in 1866; mar. in 1886, Montague D. Wheeler; home, in Norfolk, Neb. Issue: 1st. Jennie, b. in 1887. 2nd. Merle, b. in 1889. 4. Belle Eliza, b. in 1869; mar. 26 Jan., 1889, Ira C. Reno; home, in Oakdale, Neb. 5. Alfred Jacob, b. in 1873; mar. 24 Jan., 1900, Emma Hartung, home, in Fontanelle, Neb. Issue: 1st. Irene, b. 19 Apr., 1902. ZACHARIAH, OF STEVENS' PLAINS 225 2nd. Ruth. 3d. Gertrude. 6. Sherman E., b. in 1875. See family 17. 7. Levi Eugene, b. in 1882; mar. in Aug., 1902, Belle Brandon; home, in Wahoo, Neb. Issue: 1st. Claude, b. 18 June, 1903. 2nd. Edna, b. 4 Feb., 1905. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Zachariah. Daniel, Daniel, Levi, Solon F. Solon F. Brackett, a farmer in Lennon, Shiawassee county, Mich., was born September 28, 1837, in Clarendon, Orleans county, New York; removed to Michigan when about twelve years old, where he has .since resided in Shiawassee and Genesee^ counties. Married March 2, 1856, Mary Shatto. born October 24," 1837, daughter of John and wife, Magdalena Ohl, of Michigan. Issue: 1. Emma R., b. 8 June. 1857; d. 18 July, 1862. 2. George L., b. 14 Mar., i860; mar. 10 Aug., 1878, Clara Pace; resides at 461S Lester St., Cleveland, Ohio. Has dau. who mar. Paul Langman, whose children are Ivan and Lynne Langman. 3. Frank S., b. i July, 1868; mar. 20 Feb., 1890, May Herington; home, in Waterloo, Ont. Issue: 1st. George Elliott. 2nd. Lottie. , FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, John, William A. William A. Brackett was born February 24, 1845, in Clarendon, N. Y.; a tinsmith and plumber; since 1905, a groceryman; resided in Akron and Murray, N. Y.; Central City. Neb.; Flint, Gobleville and Grand Rapids, Mich., in the order named; married (ist) March 8, 1S69, Delia A. Snow, born in 1847, died November 17, 1880, daughter of Minos Snow; (2nd) January i, 1884, Anna C. Warren, born January 17, 1846, daughter of Jonathan and wife, Naomi War- ren. Issue: 1. Zadah, b. 2 Jan., 1870; mar. i Jan., 1889, Hugh Moyer; d. 5 July, 1900. Issue: 1st. Carl. 2. Bell M., b. 13 June, 1873; resides in East Kendall, N. Y. 3. Edna M., b. 10 Aug., 1875; mar. in 1892, William Beauer; resides in Lockport, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Rachel. 2nd. Dayton. 226 BRACKETT GENEALOGY TENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, 1 Zachariah, Daniel, Daniel, Levi, Levi, Sherman E. Sherman Edgar Brackett, a machinist and dealer in sporting goods, of Seattle, Washington, was born in 1875, at Columbus junction, Iowa; with his father removed to Norfolk, Neb., and thence he went to Seattle. Married April 12, 1899, Maude Ellis,' born January 24, 1878. daughter of Frank and wife, Mary Hall, of Oberlin, Ohio. Issue: 1. Lawrence Ellis, b. 8 Aug., 1904, in Seattle, Wash. I JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 227 DIVISION NO. 7. LIEUTENANT JOSHUA BRACKETT OF PRE- SUMPSCOT, AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter 6. Descent: Anthonj^ Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born June 7, 1723, in Falmouth. At the time, the Three Years or Lovewell's war was going on, and the reason when his birth occurred, was that in which attacks by the Indians on the settlements, were most liable to be. made. For secur- ity from these attacks the family was dwelling in some garrison house on the Neck, when it was increased by the advent of young Joshua. Born in the midst of warfare, J;his person was destined to take an active part in every subsequent war with one exception, in which the people of Maine became engaged, during his long, eventful life of ninety-three years. The first mention of an event concerning him contained in any published document, is of the fact shown by the record of the First church in Falmouth, that on April 11, 1742, he was admitted into full communion with that church. Also dur- ing that year was admitted into full communion with this church, a young lady, a Miss Esther Cox. She was a daughter of John Cox who lived on the Neck near Robison's wharf. He was the first of the name in Falmouth, by occupation a mariner, and, probably, because of his exploits during Lovewell's war, had earned for himself the distinction of being called the "Old Ranger;" was admitted in 1727, an inhabitant of the town and lost his life in May, 1747, in the defense of a fort at Pemaquid, which was taken by the Indians. Cox and fifteen others were the garrison; all were killed, wounded or captured. He owned a tract of land on the Presumpscot river, not far from Riverton Park, a part of which is still owned and occupied by his descendants through his daughter Esther. The intention to marry of this daughter and Joshua Brackett, was published Decem- ber 9, 1744. Within a few weeks after their marriage, he left with his compan}' for the siege of Eouisburg. That fortress surrendered on June 17, 1745. The organization in which he served was Captain Humphrey Cobb's company, Colonel Samuel Waldo's regiment. The character and duration of the service he rendered during this war with the French and Indians from 1744 to 1748, or King George's war, is shown by the petition of the survivors of his companj-, to the general court for a grant of land. Therein it is set forth that the petitioners were on the expedition against Louisburg, "not only until, but for some considerable time after, the reduction of the place, for its defense," and until relieved by "His majasties troops from Gib- ralter;" in all about sixteen months from leaving their homes; "the fatigue of which service your Excellency and Honors are well known 228 BRACKETT GENEALOGY to"; that they were "put out of their usual way of business," aud this proved very detrimental to them; that manj- "have no lands nor wherewith for purchase." Their petition met with approval. The land allotted to them is now a part of the present town of Standish, Me. Many of the peti- tioners settled on the grant. Joshua Brackett, however, lived con- tinuously in Falmouth. About the beginning of the last French and Indian war, he lived on what was known as the Bramhall farm. In an affidavit made by him, dated October 13, 18 10, he stated his age to be eightj'-seven years; that he was well acquainted with said farm, which in 1756, he hired for three j-ears and paid to Bramhall thirty pounds old tenor and kept twenty sheep for him; that he lived in a house on the farm "until I was obliged to go into the army which I did at that time; mj^ family continued there some time after I was gone, and paid Bramhall;" that the house was built when he was about ten 3^ears old, and "on what was called Bramhall's point where there were some apple trees." The purpose of this affidavit evidently was to show title to the land in question, in some person claiming title under Bramhall. There is little reason to doubt that Joshua was away from his home in the army for many months. He was a private in Captain James Milk's Falmouth Neck company'; his name is contained in a list of those who belonged to it, dated Ma}- 10, 1757. Also his name is in a list of Captain Isaac Ilsley's Back Cove company, dated August 16, 1757. From the contents of his aiSidavit it is clear that his ser- vice during the last war with the French and Indians, did not consist in belonging to a local military company which remained in Fal- mouth; he refers therein to a period when he was absent from his home in the army; he was with some military expedition for which Falmouth was required to furnish her quota, and his stay was for a longer period than a 3'ear. When the War of the Revolution com- menced, this seasoned veteran of two long wars, was in the fifty-sec- ond year of his age. There was a demand for the services of men of his experience for officers. He was commissioned second lieutenant in Captain Joshua Wentworth's company. Colonel Ebenezer Francis' regiment. His name appears in pay abstract for travel allowance, dated at Watertown, Mass., August, 1776; also in return of men at Dorchester heights in Northern department, 3'ear not given, but roll indorsed "reported by Brig Whitcomb August 23, 1776." Record shows he was credited to Cumberland count}^ Later in the war opportunity presented itself for him to serve in a military expedition fitted out near his home, viz., the one known as the expedition against the Penobscot. To serve therein he enlisted as a private in Captain William Cobb's company, Cumberland county regiment, July 8, 1779, and was discharged September 25, 1779, at Falmouth; was with the detachment under Colonel Jonathan Mitchell. Is described in the records as "Joshua Brackit of Presumpscot." There was no Joshua Brackett, other than he and his son Joshua, living on the Presumpscot at the time, and his son Joshua was not on this expedition. His name, with those of three of his brothers (all of his brothers except Abraham), is found in a list of tax paj-ers of the year 1760, in Falmouth; the same names are contained in a list of the names of JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 229 persons who paid tax in 1765, in support of a Congregational church in Stroudwater parish. Also his name and the names of four of his sons, are found in a list of tax payers in Falmouth, in the year 1777. It was probably about the close of the last French and Indian war, that Joshua took up his abode on the Presumpscot river, on a tract of land that was the property of his father-in-law, John Cox; there he resided the remainder of his days. Ivet us hope that happi- ness was his lot, and that of this world's goods he had sufficient to meet his simple wants. He lived to hear the news of Old Hickory's victory at New Orleans; and glorious news it was to this old veteran. On the occasion of his first visit to Portland after hearing of this triumph of our arms, it is safe to venture that it was well known that Lieutenant Joshua Brackett was in town, by those people living in Portland who would have rejoiced had the Americans been worsted in the battle. He died at his home in the year 18 16. Issue: 1. Daniel, b. in 1745. See family 2. 2. Mercy, bapt. in 1747, in First church in Falmouth; mar. 7 Jan., 1768, Benjamin Lunt, b. 15 Aug., 1747, d. in Jan., 1822, son of James; he was son of 2d Henry who was b. 23 Xune, 1698, m New- bury, Mass., and wife Hannah, dau. of Joseph Noyes. Issue were fifteen children of whom fourteen lived to marry; among others were — ' , . ,■ r x Mary, b. 19 May, 1779; mar. James Brackett (see div. 3, iam. 2). Mercy, b. 26 Aug., 1795; mar. Zachariah Brackett (seefam. 9). 3. Anthony, b. in 1749. See family 4. 4. Tabitha, mar. William Toby. 6. James, b. 20 Apr., 1752. See family -3-. 6. Abraham. See family 5. 7. Samuel, probably b. about 1756; enlisted 15 July, 1775, m Captain Samuel Knight's company, served six months and one day; stationed at Falmouth. Also enlisted in Captain William Crocker's company, Cumberland county regiment, served from i Mar., 1776, to 31 Aug., 1776; stationed at Falmouth. Also enlisted m Captain William Crocker's company. Colonel Mitchell's regiment and served from 31 Aug., 1776, to 23 Nov., 1776, date of discharge, 2 months and 23 days; stationed at Falmouth. Also enlisted m Captain Clark s company, Colonel Tupper's regiment. Name shown on Continental army pay accounts for service from i Jan., 1777, to 30 June, 1778; enrolled for three years. Reported, died 30 June, 1778. It is not known that he was ever married. 8. Joshua, b. 31 July, 1762. See family 6. 9. Joseph; he lived in Westbrook and died unmarried. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Daniel. Daniel Brackett was born and raised in Falmouth. The records of the First Parish church of Falmouth show that in 1745, was bap- tized a child of "Joshua and wife Elizabeth Brackett," as the printed copies of the record read. One might well mistake Esther for Eliza- beth (which former name was that of the wife of Joshua), when read- ing the writing of the pastor at the time, which is most difficult to 230 BRACKETT GENEALOGY decipher. The name of the child is not contained in the record. It is but a guess that the name of the child was Daniel. It is not known with certainty- as to the number of children of whom Joshua Brackett and his wife Esther were the parents. Mr. Willis wrote that they had a large family. There is extant a record of some of his children; it is not supposed to be complete. We know of no family of which the subject of this sketch could have been a member other than the family of Joshua Brackett, among whose soldier sons he is worthy to be numbered. Daniel Brackett enlisted February i6, 1776, in Captain Benja- min Hooper's company, serA-ed to August 31, 1776; stationed at Falmouth. It was perhaps he who married Februar)^ 4, 1777, Sarah Gould. It is much regretted that so little has come down to us concern- ing this Daniel Brackett. It was b}? the mere chance of a letter writ- ten by one of his grandsons to a party in Maine, making inquiry about the Portland property-matter, that communication was secured with any of his descendants. He lived and died about five miles from Portland in the direction of Westbrook from that city. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Hannah, who mar. Nathaniel Proctor. 2. Jane; no further record. 3. Mary, who mar. Bond; had two sons, one named Edwin; he served in the civil war and lived in Portland; both sons were copper- smiths. 4. Cox; no further record. 5. Daniel, b. in 1792. See famil}^ 7. 6. James, who died in the town of West Indies, Penobscot county, Me. 7. Elijah, who was married. 8. Davenport, who lived in Westbrook at an early day of the town; was there in 1828. FAMILY NO. 3. From Famil}^ No. i. Descent: Anthonj', Anthon}^ Zachariah, Joshua, Anthony. Anthony Brackett was born in 1749, on his father's farm border- ing on the Presumpscot river. On this farm he lived until his death about 1821; it is still owned and occupied by his descendants. His wife's maiden name was Mary Coffey. Served in Captain Joseph Pride's companj'; enlisted October 11, 1779; discharged October 23, 1779; "served at the Eastward" in detachment of Cumberland countj^ militia under command of Na- thaniel Jordan. Also probably served as private in Captain Tobias Lord's company, from April 15, 1776, to November 25, 1776, at Falmouth. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. James, b. 2 Oct., 1775. See familj^ 8. 2. Ephraim, who never married. 3. Samuel. The nearest living relatives of this man do not know anything about him, do not know whether or not he was married. It is conjectured that his children were Joshua who was drowned in Saco river; one daughter, and another son, Jeremiah, born about JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 231 1S05, who married Sarah Tibbetts and died at about the age of thirty- seven years. Jeremiah had children, Charles H.; Sarah Jane; Ira T.; Mary Ann; and Almon D. All are dead except Ira T. He wrote — "All I can tell you is that my family were Westbrook Bracketts. * * * we knew nothing about the Bracketts because we lived among my mother's people (upon the death of the father); my wife says that my mother said that my grandfather's name was Samuel. I know he had a brother Zachariah." There was no family around Westbrook with sons Zachariah and Samuel, other than that of Anthony Brackett. Ira A. Brackett was born about 1838; married 29 June, 1856; is a house-painter; has had six children, all of whom are dead except son Ira T., who is an overseer in the paper mills of S. D. Warren & Co., of Cumberland Mills, Me.; his family consists of one boy and two girls. Almon D. Brackett, brother of Ira T., was born 22 Sept., 1837, in lyimerick, Me.; d. 14 Apr. ,1895; was a carriage-dealer; resided in Somerville; mar. 2 Aug., 1857, Sarah E. Wallis, b. 11 Nov., 1838, dau. of Aaron and wife, Betsey Barrett, of Ipswi-ch, Mass. Issue: 1st. Sadie M., b. 13 Nov., 1858. 2nd. Charles H., b. 22 Sept., 1864; d. 14 June, 1901. 3d. Ira Almon, b. 22 Mar., 1865, in Limerick, Me.; is a dealer in carriages; resides in Somerville, Mass.; mar. 24 Nov., 1898, Katherine E. McCabe, b. 22 Oct., 1866, dau. of Martin and wife, Mary Ryan, of Winchendou, Mass. Issue: I. Martin R., b. 4 June, 1900. 4th. Elizabeth, b. 13 Mar., 1866. 5th. Harry E., b. 25 Dec, 1880. 4. Mar}', mar. 13 Apr., 1806, Orlando Hines. 5. Hannah, mar. i Aug., 1802, Enoch Moody. 6. Dorcas, mar. Wilbur. 7. Zachariah, b. 12 Feb., 1789. See family 9. 8. Tabitha, b. in 1795; d. 15 Oct., 1878; mar. 29 Nov., 1815, Robert McFarland, b. in 1782, d. 19 Aug., 1819; mar. (2nd) Knight. Issue: 1st. Ephraim Wilbur McFarland, b. 9 Jan., 1819; d. 8 July, 1893; mar. 24 Dec, 1847, Hannah Maria Hodgkins. Issue: I. Robert E.,b. 22 June, 1850; d. 19 Sept., 1875; mar. Jannie Kimball; had dau., Nellie F., who d. 6 Oct., 1884. II. Eaura A., b. 16 Sept., 1852; mar. William F. Hatch. III. Ephraim A., b. i Feb., 1857; mar. Mary I. McGeouch. Children, Maria M.; Alfred W.; Clara B.; Ephraim A.; Grace M.; Alice M.; Robert E.; Eaura; Hannah G.; Albert F. 2nd. Margaret, mar. Joseph York; dau. Mary mar. Noyes. 3d. Harriet, mar. Joseph Colley. FAMILY NO. 4. From Famil}' No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, James. James Brackett was born 20 Apr., 1752, in that part of Fal- mouth now a part of Westbrook; was commonlj^ known as "Uncle Jimmy." He owned a farm on the banks of the Presumpscot river, 232 BRACKETT GENEALOGY adjoining the farm of his brother Anthony; lived all his life from the close of the Revolutionary war, in the vicinity of Westbrook, except for nine years when he lived in Limington. It is probable that he was twice married. His second marriage was on March 17, 1785, with Jenny Mosher Akers (see chapter VI). The records of the town of Gorham read, that the intention to marry of Thomas Brackett and Jenny Akers was published March 20, 1784; there is an error, as said records also show that Jennj^ Akers and James Brackett of Falmouth were married on the date stated above. At the time there was no James Brackett in Falmouth, other than the subject of this sketch, who could have become her husband. That James Brackett was a widower at the time of his marriage to Jenny Akers is probable. The census of 1790 shows him a resi- dent of Falmouth with a familj^ of three males under the age of six- teen and five females, including his wife. The census of 1800 shows in his family four males under the age of ten years; three under the age of sixteen years; one female under the age of ten 3'ears; two under the age of sixteen years and one under the age of twenty-six years. The census of 1810 shows in his family, two males under the age of ten years; two under the age of sixteen j^ears, and one female over the age of fort}' -five years. Subsequent censuses to and includ- ing 1830, show him living in Westbrook, but throw no light upon the membership of his family. His wife probably died before 1820, and from then on there lived with him the family of some of his children. James Brackett was a soldier and served on the right side, other- wise he would not have been a son of Joshua Brackett. B)- his affi- davit filed August i, 1832, in his claim for pension he testified to his being past the age of eight}' years and to the date of his birth; that his first term of service was in 1775, in Captain John Brackett's com- pany; marched in April of that year to Cambridge, joined Phinney's regiment and served eight months; was discharged in January, 1776. The published records show that he was a private in Captain John Brackett's company, Colonel Edmund Phinney's regiment; name on billeting roll from date of enlistment. May 16, 1775, to date of marching to headquarters, July 3, 1775, equivalent to forty-eight days; marched from Falmouth. Name found on company return dated September 29, 1775; also found on roll of Captain James John- son's (formerly Brackett's) company. Colonel Edmund Phinney's regiment; given order dated October 14, 1775, fort No. 2, Cam- bridge, for bounty coat or its equivalent in money. His testimon}' was further that on February 2, 1776, at Fal- mouth, he enlisted for eight months, which he served in Captain William Crocker's company, engaged in building forts; was not attached to any regiment until spring, when joined by other com- panies and Major Noyes, and General Hall took command. The record of this term of service reads, that he was a private, name, James Brackett, Jr., in Captain William Crocker's company, Colonel Mitchell's regiment, from March i, 1776, to date of discharge, November 23. 1776. Stationed at Falmouth. He mentioned as his third term of service, his enlistment into a company of artiller}', in the latter part of spring or early summer of 1777, stationed at Falmouth, commanded by Abner Lowell, and attached to no regiment. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 233 With respect to this service there is of record that James Brackett of Fahnouth, served as matross in Captain Abner Lowell's artillery .company, from January i, 1777, to March 31, 1777, three months; name on roll dated July 31. Company reported August 11, 1777, as mustered by Colonel Noyes, agreeable to sea coast establishment. With respect to his fourth term of military service, James Brackett testified that on March 4, 1778, he enlisted to serve nine months in Captain Jesse Partridge's company; marched to Peekskill in New York, and joined Colonel Greaton's regiment, then marched to White Plains. The record of this service reads that James Brackett, private in Captain Jesse Partridge's company. Colonel John Greaton's regiment, enlisted April i, 1778, was discharged November 30, 1778; served eight months at North river with Falmouth volunteers. One of the witnesses for James Brackett, in his claim for pension, was Peter Brackett. The claim was allowed, and pension was paid to him until his death. It is confessed that the names of his children are not known with certainty; the names of persons mentioned as bearing the relation of children to James Brackett, are believed to have been his children, for the reason that they were born and lived in and near Westbrook, and it is not known to whose family the}'' could have belonged, unless to his family. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Thomas. 2. Hannah, who mar. about 1810, Silas J. Ward. 3. Moses, mar. 30 Aug., 1821, Ednah Barbour. FAMILY NO. 5. From F'amily No. i. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Abraham. Abraham Brackett was born about 1754, in Falmouth. The first Federal census (1790) shows him a resident of Limington, Me., then known as Little Ossipee; also census of 18 10 shows him a resident of Limington. His name does not appear in census of 1820; he, per- haps, had died before that j^ear. His wife's maiden name was Susan Miller. Enlisted as a private, April i, 1778, in Captain Jesse Par- tridge's company, Colonel John Greaton's regiment, and served to November i, 1778, at North river, with Falmouth volunteers. Also enlisted October i, 1779, as a private in Captain Joseph Pride's com- pany; discharged October 23, 1779; detachment from Cumberland county militia, under command of Nathaniel Jordan. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Sall^^ b. in 1786; d. at about the age of 20 years. 2. Tabitha, b. 20 Sept., 1787; d. 4 Dec, 1885; mar. Samuel Guil- ford, who d. 13 Dec, 1813; mar. (2nd) Daniel Pugsley, son of Andrew and wife, Miriam Saw3'er; he was a farmer in Cornish, Me. Issue: William B.; Samuel; Abraham B.; Susan, b. 17 Nov., 1813; John, b. 2 Jan., 1820, mar. Hannah Norton; Charlotte W., b. 28 July, 1 82 1, living in 1900; Betsey; Lucinda, mar. Dennis Johnson; Moses, mar. Hannah Chaney; Daniel, b. 2 July, 1828, mar. Julia A. Chaney, (2nd) Helen Guptill, resides in Cornish; Mary A., mar. John P. Bradeen, home in Cornish. 234 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. William, d. at age of 20 years. 4. Betsey, mar. Richard Mayberry of Gorham; d. in i86g. 5. Jane, mar. John Tolman of Portland. 6. Ann, b. 7 Dec, 1795; mar. Moses Winslow of Falmouth. Issue: John; Charles; James; Henry; Cordelia; Francis; Edwin, lyUcy; Frederick; Moses. 7. Dennis, b. May 7, 1799. See family 10. 8. Benjamin. See family 11. 9. Abraham. See family 12. 10. Thomas, d. young and unmar. 11. Edward, b. 6 Jan., 1806. See family 13. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthou}^, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born July 31, 1762, in Falmouth. Enlisted April 18, 1780, in Captain Joseph Pride's company. Colonel Joseph Prime's regiment; discharged December 6, 1780. In claim for pen- sion, under act of June 7, 1832, he testified by affidavit filed August 20, 1832, that he was 70 years of age, was drafted to serv^e as a militia- man; went into Captain Pride's compam' in April, 1780; did duty as J a private, in Portland, for the term; was in a detachment to ser^^e on " barges, or guard boats, to coast along the shore and protect fishermen and other small craft from a British privateer commanded by a Cap- tain Moett. The 3'ear following his discharge from the army, he removed to Limington. Married May 6, 1784, Lydia Hasty, born June 6, 1767, died November 6, 1841, daughter of Robert and wife, Elizabeth Larabee (Watson), of Limington. Resided in Limington until his death, Jvme 10, 1849; was a farmer. Issue: 1. Joseph, b. 10 Nov., 1785. See family 14. 2. Elizabeth, b. 23 Feb., 1787; mar. Thomas Meloy of Gorham. Issue: James; L3'dia; Mary; Frances. 3. Dorothy, b. 13 June, 1789; d. unmar. at age of 86 3'ears. 4. Robert, b. 28 Sept., 1791. See famih'^ 15. 5. Esther, b. 15 Dec, 1793; d. 7 June, 1842; mar. William Libby; lived in Newfield, Me., and Great Falls, N. H. Issue: Dorothy, mar. Newcomb; William, mar. Sawin, (2nd) Temple; Eliza A., mar. White; Mary, mar. Lang; Dorcas, mar. Record; Lj'dia, mar. Ham- blen, (2nd) Winn; Rufus Brackett, mar. Wood; Lucinda Brackett, mar. Dutton; James, mar. Bennett; Ro3'al, mar. Rullen. 6. Joshua, b. 18 Apr., 1796. See family 16. 7. Lydia, b. 12 Apr., 1798; mar. Robert Staples; lived in Sebago. Issue: Lydia; Enoch; Mar^^; Margaret; Charles. 8. Mary, b. 12 Mar., 1800; mar. 29 March, 1820, Samuel Ingalls, b. 3 July, 1792, d. 7 Feb., 1843; she d. 15 July, 1830. Issue: Gard- ner; Susan; Sylvanus; Joshua; Samuel. 9. Hannah, b. 6 July, 1802; d. 21 Feb., 1872; mar. 3 Juh', 1831, Samuel Ingalls; he was son of Francis of Bridgton, and wife, Betsey, and grandson of Isaiah, son of Francis. Issue: Susan; Hannah; Ellen; Enoch. 10. Samuel, b. 29 Mar., 1805. See family 17. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 235 11. Almira, b. 9 Oct.. 1806; d. i Nov., 1863; mar. Francis Ingalls; lived in Naples. Issue: 1st; Almira, mar. John Brackett (see fam. 18, div. 4). 2nd. Francis O., mar. Nancy R. Vance; (2nd) Eliza K. Fisher; lived in Naples, Me., and lyinden, Mass. Issue: Charles M.; EnimaJ.; lyizzie E.; William, and Adelbert. 3d. Mary E. 4th. Margaret M. 5th. Violet M., b. 20 June, 1847, mar. Nathan C. Mendell, dec; has one child, tfarold H., b. 16 Jaii., 1881. SEVENTH CxENERATION. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Daniel, Daniel. Daniel Brackett was born in Falmouth, in 1792. He was scarcely of age when the war with England commenced in 181 2. He served on an American war vessel until the" close of hostilities, when he went to Merimichie, Canada, where he bought a tract of pine land. After disposing of his timber he went to Barthurst, New Brunswick, at which place he met his future wife, Miss Mary Connel, born in Ireland. At Restigouchie, one hundred miles from Bart- hurst, in the wilderness, he purchased four hundred acres, and com- menced farming. There he resided until 1872, when, with his large family, he removed to Wisconsin. He died, at the age of eighty-four years, in 1876. His wife died February 22, 1889, at the age of eighty-one years. Issue: 1. James. 2. Davenport, who d. about 1855, near Davenport, Iowa. 3. Mary Jane. 4. Nancy, mar. Patterson; had son Daniel. 5. Daniel. 6. Solomon. 7. Johanna. 8. Ehjah, b. in 1827. In the year 1850, he was in the town of West Indies, Me., with James M. Dudley, a lumberman. 9. Thomas. 10. Jane, b. 13 Feb., 1840; mar. 9 Dec, 1863, George McFarlane, b. 20 Apr., 1840, d. 6 Nov., 1884, son of John and wife, Martha Sharpe, of New Brunswick; lived in Broadlands, Quebec; and Eau Claire, Wis.; resides in Rice Eake, Wis. Issue: . 1st. James B., b. 14 Feb., 1865; mar. 23 Mar., 1887, Helen I. Hathaway; resides in Rice Lake. Issue: Keith V., b. 7 Feb., 1888; Ellen B., b. 7 Nov., 1889; Jennie G., b. 11 Sept., 1896; Howard J., b. 28 Dec, 1898; Faith, b. 25 June, 1902. 2nd. Daniel D., b. 14 July, 1868; mar. 21 Mar., 1894, Carrie L. Bronson; resides in Alma city, Minn. Issue: Gordon L., b. 5 Oct., 1898; Helen I., b. 10 Oct., 1900; Burmah E., b. 6 Jan., 1903. 3d. William J., b. 14 July, 1868; mar. 19 Aug., 1895, Susie M. Reitz; resides in Rice Lake, Wis. Issue: Irene C, b. 9 July, 1897; Douglas W., b. 19 July, 1901; Calista A., b. — May, 1903; Margue- rite P., b. I Nov., 1904. 236 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 4tli. George T., b. 9 Jan., 1870; mar. 23 Dec, 1901, Angle Smith; resides in Rice Lake. Issue: KHen, b. 30 Sept., 1902. 5th. Earl A., b. 4 May, 1877; mar. 24 Dec, 1902, lyOttie Hurd; resides in Birchwood, Wis. Issue: I. Blanche D,, b. 4 Oct., 1903. 6th. Arthur E., b. 24 Mar., 1879; mar. 7 Aug., 1903, Eottie Skinner; resides in Rice Lake. Issue: I. Van E., b. 9 July, 1904. 11. George, b. 22 May, 1841. See family 18. 12. Mary, never mar.; home, in Albertville, Chippewa co.. Wis. 13. Abraham, b. in 1842. See family 19. 14. Josiali. 15. John. 16. Eliza. 17. Jeremiah. 18. William, b. in Sept., 1852. See family 20. 19. Ellen, b. 18 Sept., 1854; mar. 19 Mar., 1875, James Policy, b. 9 May, 1853, son of James and wife, Jane Robertson, of St. Stephens, New Brunswick; resides in Albertville, Wis. Mr. Policy is a lumber- man. Issue: 1st. George A., b. 2 May, 1877; mar. 16 June, 1904, Abbie J. Hurlburt; resides in Winona, Minn. 2nd. Vera G., b. 15 Feb., 1884. 3d. Manford J., b. 31 Oct., 1885. 20. Margaret. It is believed that none of the sons had families other than those whose families are given. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Anthony, James. James Brackett was born October 2, 1775; removed to Portland, Me., where he resided until his death, in 1859; was a truckman; married June 20, 1802, Rachael A. Waterhouse, born December 13, 1780, died in September, 1864. Issue: 1. Francis, b. 8 Jan., 1807; d. young, 2. Mary Coffe3^ b. 4 Oct., 1808; d. 13 Jan., 1892; mar. David Briggs, special policeman in Copp's cemetery; lived in Portland and East Portland. Issue: Arabella; Mary; Caroline; Charles. 3. James Francis, b. 6 Oct., 18 10; d. young. 4. George C, b. 19 Aug., 1813. See family 21. 5. James, Jr., b. 5 Dec, 1816. See family 22. 6. Edward, b. 31 Jan., 1819. See family 23. 7. Elizabeth Frances Waterhouse, b. 15 June, 1821; d. 28 Apr., 1899; mar. Andrew Douglass, son of Andrew and wife, Elizabeth Peacock. Issue: 1st. Emily, who mar. George Hanson. 2nd. Henrietta, who mar. Curtis. 3d. Arietta, who mar. George Lewis. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 237 FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Anthony, Zachariah. Zachariah Brackett was born February 12, 1789, on the farm which was owned by his ancestors, situated in that part of the town of Fahiiouth now a part of Westbrook. On this farm he resided until his death, May 3, 1874. He served in the war of 1812, from Septem- ber 8 to September 20, 18 14, in the Stroudwater light infantry com- pany, Massachusetts militia, at the time commanded by lyieutenant Nathaniel Leighton; during its service the company was stationed at Portland. Married October 14, 181 8, Mercy Lunt, born August 26, 1795, died February 24, 1844, daughter of Benjamin and wife, Mercy Brackett (see f am. i); mar. (2nd) March 2, 1847, Rebecca Roberts, born in 1800, died February 15, 1871. Issue: 1. Samuel M., b. 3 Sept., 18 19; mar. Henrietta Bartman; d. 28 Dec, 1881. No issue. 2. Benjamin L,., h. 18 Feb., 1822; d. 26 Apr., 1846. 3. Frances Ellen, b. 13 July, 1823; d. 7 Mav, 1839. 4. Alton C, b. 15 Mar., 1827. See family 24, 5. Mary Jane, b. 20 Jan., 1832; d. i June, 1838. 6. Horatio S., b. 14 June, 1835; ma-r. Ida York; home, in Somer- ville, Mass. Issue: ' l.st. Alice, who mar. Hathaway; have son, Donald, b. in 1897. 2nd. Lena. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthou}^, Antliou}^, Zachariah, Joshua, Abraham, Dennis. Dennis Brackett was born in lyimington. Me., May 7, 1799; died October 31, 1855; married Ellen C. Bisbee, born April 17, 1801, died March 30, 1853, daughter of Moses Bisbee of Waterford, Me., born in 1766. Resided in Waterford. Issue: 1. Edward, b. 25 Jan., 1826; d. 6 Nov^, 1867. 2. Dennis, Jr., b. in 1834. vSee family 25. 3. Nathan C, b. 13 Sept., 1835, in Waterford, Me.; a farmer at Newton Highlands, Mass.; formerly resided at Lancaster, Mass.; mar. 26 Sept., 1861, Euann E. Bisbee, b. 23 Jan., 1839, dau. of Moses and wife, Elinor Beatty, of Waterford, Me. Issue: 1st. Angle E., b. 20 Mar., 1869; home, at Newton Highlands. 4. George S., b. in 1837; d. in 1856. 5. Eouville W., b. in 1839; a resident of Milan, N. H., when he enlisted, 22 May, 1861, for 3 years in company F, 2nd New Hamp- shire volunteer infantry; killed 21 July, 1861, in battle of Bull Run, Va. 6. Miranda, b. in 1840; d. 10 Jan., 1848. 7. Susan E., b. in 1842; d. 16 Feb., 1847. 8. Olive W., b. in 1843; d. 6 Apr., 1869, in Berlin, N. H. 9. Charles W., b. in 1846; d. 6 Oct., 1865. 238 BRACKETT GENKALOGY FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 5; Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Abraham, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born in Limington; lived on the home farm a number of years and then moved to Portland; he mar. DorcasJ Irish; died in 1838. Issue: Four children, William; Jane; Mary; and Elizabeth; all of whoi died during the winter of 1838. 5. Mehitable Smith, b. in 1820; mar. Freeman lyibbey. Issue: 1st. Sarah J., b. 10 Jan., 1843; mar. Jordan D. Johnson. 2nd. Stephen, b. 15 Nov., 1844, d. 16 Aug., 1868; mar. Nora J R. Huckins. ■ 3d. lyouisa, b. 5 Jan., 185 1; mar. Joseph H, Perry. 6. Ann, who mar. William Newcomb; is dec. 7. Dorcas, who mar. Charles Tatterdon; is dec. j FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthou}-, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Abraham, Abraham. Abraham Brackett was born in Limington; married August 12, 1821, Mary Fickett; he died in Brighton, Me. Issue: 1. Clement, b. in 1826; mar. Mary A. ; harness-maker; re- moved to New Jersey; had dau. Catharine, b. in i860. 2. Solomon S., b. in 1827. See family 26. 3. Charles H., b. in Aug., 1830, in Limington; d. 21 June, 1874; a harness-maker; mar. Jane Hilton; (2nd) Sarah L- Anderson. Issue: 1st. Leon H.; unmarried. 2nd. Ida C, mar. William Lewis; home, in Cumberland Mills; children are Jennie M. and Arthur P. 4. Richard, b. in 1836; no further record. 5. David; went to New Jersey. 6. Jane. 7. Edward, b. in 1831; is dec. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Abraham, Edward. Edward Brackett was born in Limington, January 6, 1806; mar- ried Abigail Berry, born in 1804, died in 1869, in Harrington, Me., daughter of James. He was a Methodist minister; in 1850, was lo- cated in New Castle, Me.; died in Biddeford, in November, 1869. Issue: 1. Susan Amanda, b. in 1832; unmarried. 2. Mary Palmer, b. in 1838; mar. in Sept., 1858, Joseph H. West, b. in 1835; resides in Franklin, Me. Issue: 1st. Gracie, d. 14 Oct., 1876. 2nd. Genevieve. 3. Edward, b. in 1843; d. during the civil war; probably served in company D., 22 Maine volunteer infantry; enlisted 16 Oct., 1862, in Harrington; d. in New Orleans, La. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 239 FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born November lo, 1785, in Limington; removed to Casco in 1828, where he resided until his death prior to i860; was a farmer; married October 15, , lyydia Pugsley of Cornish. Issue: 1. Lorina, who never mar. 2. Lydia, b. 27 Apr., 1808; d. 18 Oct., 1859; mar. Benj. Jones. Issue: 1st. lyorina. 2nd. Benjamin, mar. Martin; had Hattie, mar. Evans; Mary, mar. Parker; Charles. 3d. Caroline, mar. James A. Green, (2nd) Alanson E. Lunt. 4th. Martha. 5th. Lydia E., mar. Leavitt. 6th. Martha, mar. Staples. 7th. Joseph. 8th. Ada, mar. Morse; home in Otisfield, Me. 9th. Mary. All dec, except Mrs. Lunt and Mrs. Morse. 3. Esther, b. 29 Oct., -; mar. Stephen Caldwell; lived in Cambridge, Mass. Issue: 1st. Maria, mar. Green and had Alice, who mar. Brackett. 2nd. Randolph. 3d. Alurat. 4th. Julia A. 4. Thomas; mar. Mary Jane Boynton; lived in Salem, Mass.; d. 26 July, 1 881; no issue. Will dated 18 July, 1881; estate inventoried $16,063.90, all devised to wife; will contested by heirs; was a teamster. 5. Joshua, b. 26 May, 1814. See family 27. 6. Robert, b. 9 Aug., 1817. See family 28. 7. Benjamin, b. in 1818; never mar. 8. Joseph, b. in 1822; mar. Sarah A. : lived in Casco, Me. 9. Martha, b. in 1825; mar. Charles Mayberry. 10. Samuel, b. in 1827. See family 29. 11. Mary, b. in 1830; mar. William Hamlin. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Robert. Robert Brackett was born September 28, 1791, in Limington, Me., where he lived until his death, April 24, 1876; was a farmer. In the war of 18 12, he served for a short time as a soldier. Mar- ried October 29, 1818, Aphia Libby, born June 21, 1799, died No- vember 26, 1884, daughter of Rufus; he was born in Scarboro, May 4, 1773, died in Limerick, Dec. 5, 1858, married Dorcas Strout, was son of Philemon; he was born May 29, 1749, in Scarboro, lived in Limington, where he died December 22, 1811, married Martha Small, was son of Captain John; he was born about 1700, married (2nd) August 24, 1738, Anna Fogg; was son of Henry; he was born in vScarboro in 1647, died October 21, 1732, married Honor Hinkson (daughter of Peter, the immigrant), was son of John who came from England in the emplo}^ of John Winter. Dorcas Strout, who married December 25, 1792, Rufus Libby, was daughter of Elisha and wife, Eunice Freeman, of Gorham; she died in December, 1849. Martha Small, who married May 8, 1791, Philemon Libby, was born November 28, 1752, died August 27, 1837, was daughter of 240 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Deacon Samuel; he always lived in Scarboro, was born April 17, 1700. mar. Ann Hatch, was son of Samuel; he settled on the homestead in Kittery, was born in 1666, married Elizabeth (widow of James Chadbourne and daughter of Ensign Heard), was son of Francis; he was born in 1627, was in Dover in 1648, in Falmouth in 1657, in Kit- tery in 1668, died in Cape Cod, 1714, was probably son of Edward; he was in Kittery as early as 1640. Anna Fogg, who married August 24, 1738, Captain John Libby, was born February 16, 1718, daughter of Captain Daniel Fogg; he was born in 1660. moved to Scarboro, then to Portsmouth, and about 1700. settled in what is now Eliot, Me., married Hannah Eibby, (daughter of John Libby of Scarboro), died June 9. 1755, was son of Samuel; he was born February 20, 1600, came in 1629, from Exeter, England; was in Hampton in 1638, married October 12, 1632, Ann Shaw, who died about 1661. Issue: 1. Elizabeth, b. 24 Jan., 1821; mar. Edward Clark; d. 18 Aug., 1849. 2. Harriett, b. 6 Dec, 1822; mar. Edward Clark; d. 8 Feb., 1896, 3. Robert, b. 21 July, 1825. See family 30. 4. Caleb, b. 8 Mar., 1828; d. 21 June, 1856. 5. Almira, b. 10 Nov., 1830; mar. 10 Dec, 1851, George Carll, b. 20 Feb., 1826, d. 24 Jan., 1895, son of Peletiah and wife, Mary S. Boody, of I^mington; was a farmer; home, in White Rock, Me. Issue: 1st. Eizzie A., b. 25 Oct., 1852; mar. 26 Oct., 1870, Gustavus Plummer; home, in White Rock. Issue: I. Ashley V. Plummer, b. 2 Sept., 1871; is married; has son Russell A., b. 31 Dec, 1897. II. Bertha M., b. 3 Sept., 1872. III. Edwin G., b. 17 July, 1874. 2nd. Emma E., b. 6 Sept., 1854; d. 13 Oct., 1867. 3d. Van Wert, b. 17 Mar., 1857; mar. 26 May, 1883, Eizzie C. Sawyer; is a farmer; home. White Rock. Issue: I. Clarence E., b. 26 Apr., 1885. II. Ruth E., b. 26 Mar., 1892. 4th. Eucy E., b. 6 Aug., 1867; d. 31 Sept., 1869. 6. James F., b. 16 Mar., 1833. See family 31. 7. Charles A., b. 10 Sept., 1836. See family 32. 8. Frederic, b. 20 June, 1838. See family 33. 9. Frances E., b. 22 Mar., 1841; mar. E. Grant Strout. 10. Rufus, b. II Feb., 1819; d. 22 Aug., 1822. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born in Eimington, Me., April 18, 1796; married April 20, 1821, Eydia Abrams, born July 11, 1801, died in 1849, daughter of Ralph and wife, Mehitable Welch; was a black- smith; resided in Portland; died in 1828, in New York city, where he went for work. Issue: 1. Ann Mira, b. 15 Apr., 1822; d. 15 Dec, 1837. 2. William H., b. 18 Jan., 1823; d. 7 Jan., 1838. 3. Charles C, b. 18 May, 1826; home, in Knightsville, Me. 4. Joshua, b. 9 Nov., 1828. See family 34. ! i JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 241 FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born in Limington, Me., March 29, 1805; married January 14, 1827, Susan Foss of Limerick, Me., born in ! 1806, died January i, 1879, daughter of Lemuel and wife, Polly Gove; moved from Maine to Janesville, Wis., later to La Crosse, Wis., where he died September 25, 1859. Issue: 1. Samuel, Jr., b. i Aug., 1828. See family 35. 2. Joshua, b. in 1829; mar. Isabelle Hanson; d. 14 Feb., 1869; had one child which d. when six mos. old. 3. Mary, b. 8 Mar., 1831; mar. 9 June, 1852, George Ruggles, who d. 9 Jan., 1899; home, in Charlestown, Mass. Issue: ]st. Fred W., b. i Jan., 1855; mar. Marian Lawrence; home, in Woburn, Mass. 2nd. Carrie E., b. 26 Feb., 1857; mar. Clarence H. Bates; d. 17 Dec, 1877. Issue: I. Carrie E. Ruggles Bates, b. 17 Dec, 1877. 3d. James I., b. 22 Feb., 1861; d. in June, "1866. 4th. George, b. in Apr., 1864; d. in June, 1866. 5th. George F., b. 16 Dec, 1867; mar. in Nov., 1889, Minnie Welch; home, in Winthrop, Mass. Issife: I. Alice M., b. i June, 1890. II. Blanch E., b. in Oct., 1891. III. Marian W., b. i Sept., 1892. 6th. James H., b. 14 Feb., 1871; mar. in June, 1893, Sarah Bere; home, in Brooklyn, N. Y. Issue: I. Jack E., b. in Mar., 1894. II. Helen, b. in July, 1895. III. James H., Jr., b. 3 Jan., 1897. IV. Louise, b. in June, 1899. 4. Susan, b. 8 July, 1832; mar. in 1852, David Polleys, who d. in Dec, 1899. Settled in Juneau co.. Wis., in 1854; moved to La Crosse, Wis., in 1856, where she d. 27 Dec, 1898. Had Ida, b. in 1859, and Harry, who is dec. 6. John H., b. 4 Aug., 1833. See family 36. 6. James M., b. 18 Apr., 1835. See family 37. 7. Charles A., b. in 1837. See family 38. 8. Alice, b. in 1839; mar. Joseph Pratt; d. i June, 1865. 9. Nelson, b. 19 June, 1840. See family 39. 10. Maria, b. 10 Nov., 1841; mar. 2 Dec, 1857, Ephraim Polleys of Melrose, Wis., b. in May, 1832, in Nova Scotia; mar. (2nd) Harry Marsh; home, in Cleveland, Ohio. Issue by ist husband: 1st. Clifford, b. 2 Dec, 1858; mar. Elizabeth Fisher; home, in Le Clair, Iowa. No issue. 2nd. Mettie, b. 7 Oct., 1862; mar. in Feb., 1885, Wm. G. DeVol; home, in Cleveland. Issue: I. Sylvia, mar. J. Burt Calkins, general baggage master of the Big Four railroad; d. 27 Jan., 1906; resided in Cleveland. Issue: a. William Gray, b. 12 Jan., 1906. 3d. Abner C, b. 17 Feb., 1866; lives at 314 East Indiana street, Chicago; is president of the American Novelty company and business manager of the Fleur de Lis Manufacturing company; is unmar. 11. Harriet, b. 30 Jan., 1846; mar. 15 Sept., 1867, S. B. Spencer, b. 7 Apr.,';i837, son of Elson and wife, Bailey, of Penn.; home, in Oshkosh. Issue: 242 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Son, K. E., b. 23 Sept., 1873. 2nd. Son, F. P., b. 29 May, 1877. 3d. Dau., M. A., b. 22 Nov., 1889. 12. Jefferson, b. in June, 1847; never mar.; served in co. B., 2nd Wis. vol. inf.; d. in a hospital in Chicago, in Nov., 1898. 13. Eliza, b. i Jan., 1850; mar. 17 Sept., 1866, John H. Bristow, b. 6 May, 1833, son of Edward and wife, Hannah Streeter, of Ontario, Canada; is a blacksmith; home, in Ea Crosse, Wis. Issue: 1st. Alice, b. 6 Sept., 1867; mar. 27 Dec. 1885, Martin J. Foley; home, in Ea Crosse, Wis. Issue: Jessie, b. 18 June, 1888. Alice M., b. 30 Dec, 1889. Gladys, b. 18 July, 1891. Susie, b. 14 Mar., 1893. Bessie, b. 24 Feb., 1895. John, b. 12 Dec, 1897. 2d. Jessie, b. 26 Apr., 1869; mar. 3 Apr., 1886, Alonzo Cassidy; home, in Ea Crosse, Wis. Issue: Alice, b. 3 Mar., 1886. Olive, b. 8 Feb., 1888. Frank, b. 6 Mar., 1890. Eva, b. 23 Dec, 1892. John, b. 12 Oct., 1894. 3d. Hattie, b. 13 Jan., 1871; mar. 5 July, 1888, William Eoomis; home in Ea Crosse, Wis. Issue: Willis E., b. 13 Sept., 1889. Archie E., b. 24 July, 1892. Roy E., b. 4 Jan., 1894. Harold E., b. 3 Mar., 1896. Charles E., b. 4 Aug., 1898. 4th. Fannie M., b. 25 Nov., 1873; mar. 20 June, 1894, Fred- erick F. Isenhour, b. 22 Maj^, 1862, in Filmore co., Minn., son of George Alexander and wife, Merilla Knickerbocker (b. in Connecticut. dau. of Samuel, a Continental soldier) ; George Alexander Isenhour was b. in 1 83 1, in New York; his parents in 1837, moved to Canada, and in 1859. he settled in Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Isenhour reside at 15 15 Summer St., Houston. Texas. Issue: I. Roger B., b. 10 May, 1895. IE Fay E., b. 8 Mar., 1898. in Wooster, Texas. 5th. William, b. 25 Aug., 1875; mar. Edna Rich of Sparta. Wis.; has dau. Eois. 6th. John, b. 13 June, 1878. 7th. Charles, b. i Sept., 1880. 8th. Pansv, b. 25 Sept., 1882; d. 6 Apr., 1885. 9th. Earl, b. 6 Feb., 1886; d. 16 July, 1886. 10th. Claude W., b. 3 Apr., 1888; d. 29 Sept., 1888. 11th. Chde E., b. twin with Claude W.; d. 24 Aug., 1888. 12th. Sidnev B.. b. 16 Julv. 1890. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah. Joshua, Daniel, Daniel, George. George Brackett was born May 22, 1841, in Restigouchie, New Brunswick; married in June, 1877, Etta E. Janes, born in 1858, daugh- ter of Edwnn and wife, Melvina Kenned}'; is a lumberman and farmer; resides in Edmunds, Washington, the site of which he purchased in 1876, and subsequently platted. He came to Seattle, Washington, in 1869, from which city his present home is sixteen miles distant. Issue: JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 243 1. George S., b. lo Mar., 1878. 2. Fanny B., b. 3 Aug., 1879. 3. Nellie E., b. 17 May, 1881. 4. Randa C, b. 24 Mar., 1882. 5. Edith, b. 28 Sept., 1891. FAMILY NO. 19.. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Daniel, Daniel, Abraham. Abraham Brackett of Elk Mound, Wis., was born in Restigouchie, New Brunswick, in 1842. Married in 1874, Grace Dempster, born in 1845, died in 1882, daughter of William. Is a blacksmith; formerly Lived in Eau Claire, Wis. Issue: 1. Daniel W., b. in 1875; mar. in 1900, Minnie Roscoe. Issue: 1st. Roy, b. in 1903. 2. Jennie M., b. in 1877. 3. James G., b. in 1878; mar. in 1901, Eillian Close. Issue: 1st. Max, b. in 1903. 4. Saul P., b. in 1880. .5. George T., b. in 1882; d. in 1883. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Daniel, Daniel, William. William Brackett was born in September, 1852, in Canada; is a real estate agent in Edmunds, Washington; has resided in county of Buonaventure, province of Quebec, Eau Claire, Wis., and Seattle, Wash., in the order named; married Jul}' 30, 1889, Anna Eee, born July 25, 1 87 1, daughter of Harr}^ Lee and wife, Anna, of Lincoln, Nebraska. Issue: 1. Willie, b. 10 Apr., 1891. 2. Horton, b. 15 Jan., 1893. FAMILY NO. 21. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Anthony, James, George C. George Clark Brackett was born in Portland, Me., August 19, 1813; married Emity Douglass, born April 8, 1810, died April 30, 1893, daughter of Andrew D. and wife, Elizabeth Peacock, of Jeffer- son, Me.; he was a truckman; lived in Portland; died January 15, 1 89 1. Issue: 1. Andrew Douglass, b. 16 Aug., 1837; mar. in i860, Eliza Ann Brackett (see div. 7, fam. 22); lived in Portland to 1865, then in Roxbury about 20 years; home, in Somerville, Mass.; is a carriage- blacksmith. Issue: 1st. Carrie Ada, b. 16 July, 1866; mar. Waldo B. Judkins, farmer; home, in Fayette, Me. Issue: I. Dorothea, b. 26 Oct., 1900. II. Inez, b. 15 Feb., 1902. 2nd. Charles Warren, b. in 1871; d. in 1872. 244 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2. Elizabeth Waterhoiise, b. 6 Sept., 1839; mar. in 1863, Charles Maverick, b. in 1836, d. in Sept., 1864, of j^ellow fever, four days off Cuba, was mate of vessel; lives with brother Andrew D. 3. Rachael Augusta, b. i Sept., 1841; mar. Daniel F. Potter; mar. (2nd) William Owen. Issue by ist husband: 1st. Fred A., mar. Hattie A. Mercur; lives in Portland; is con- nected with news agency. Issue: Delmar; Edith; Demase. Issue by 2nd husband, William Owen: 2nd. Frank Curtis, is married; lives in Eos Angeles, Cal.; has dau. Yeulda, b. in 1904. 3d. Herbert W.; resides in Eewiston, Idaho. 4. Catherine J., b. 15 Feb., 1843; d. in Feb., 1865. 5. George Edward, b. in Jan., 1848; d. about 1852. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Anthony, James, James, Jr. James Brackett, Jr., was born in Portland, Me., December 5, 1816; died in 1872; removed from Saco to East Boston where he engaged in the liquor business; married Deborah Earrabee of Durham, Me., born in 18 16, died in 1896. Issue: 1. Eliza Ann, b. in 1838; mar. Andrew D. Brackett (see div. 7, fam. 21). 2. Ellen Maria, b. in 1840; mar. William Norton; home, in Wash- ington, D. C. 3. George H., b. in 1842. 4. Abby A., b. in 1845; mar. John E. H. Townsend; home, in Biddeford, Me. FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Anthony, James, Edward. Edward Brackett was born in Portland, January 31, 1819; mar- ried Jerusha Hill; married (2nd) Sarah Hammond, daughter of Seth; was a hackman in Portland; moved to Boston and kept a livery stable on North Margin street; died about 1880. Issue, by ist wife: 1. Mary, b. in 1838; mar. William Norton. Issue: 1st. Abby, who married Eben Perry of Brighton, Mass. 2. James Edward, born 1840; mar. Mary Scott; manufacturer and packer at 49 Edgewood street, Roxbury, Mass. No issue. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Anthony, Zachariah, Alton C. Alton C. Brackett was born March 15, 1827; married December 6, 1854, Sarah Ann Lunt, born April 14, 1820, died November 21, 1897, daughter of Joshua and wife, Mercy Shaw, of West Falmouth; always lived in Westbrook (formerly part of Falmouth) on the farm where lived his ancestors; died July 20, 1893. Issue: 1. Hattie E., b. 27 Dec, 1855; d. 27 Oct., 1866. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 246 2. Alfred A., b. 4 May, 1857; mar. 30 Aug., 1881, Nettie Had- lock, b. 26 Aug., i860, dau. of Charles W. and wife, Melissa Wins- low, of Portland; is a farmer; home, in West Gardiner. Issue: 1st. Alice Maud, b. 19 Nov., 1883; mar. i Jan., 1900, Harry B. Hinkley. 2nd. Mary Pearl, b. 9 Sept., 1894. 3. Ida M., b. 11 Mar., i860; mar. John A. Tanner; home is the farm which has been occupied by her ancestors for five generations, near Riverton Park and a few miles from Portland. FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Abraham, Dennis, Dennis. Dennis Brackett was born in 1834, in Waterford, Me.; died May 12, 1869, in Milan, N. H.; a farmer; married November 26, 1858, Tryphena Lary, born March 22, 1836, died April 4, 1906, daughter of Jotham and wife, Eliza J. Jackman. Issue: 1. D — A — , b. 15 Jan., i860; farmer and stock raiser in Jewell city, Kas.; formerly resided in Carson, Kas.; mar. 30 Apr., 1884, Alice Jordan, b. 14 Aug., i860, dau, of^ D. R. and wife, Mary Jen- kins. Issue: 1st. Georgia, b. 30 Mar., 1889; d. 3 Dec, 1893. 2nd. Mary, b. 24 Oct., 1891. 2. Fannie, b. 11 Mar., 1862; mar. G. G. Harrison. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 12. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Abraham, Abraham, Solomon S. Solomon Strout Brackett was born in 1827; was a carriage-maker; lived in lyimington, Gorham, and Westbrook; married Catherine Meserve, born June 5, 1833, died Februar}^ 24, 1898, daughter of Robert and wife, Mehitable Sawyer, of Gorham; died January 26, 1859. Widow married Tyng Wilson Dibby. Issue: 1. Dana A., b. 17 April, 1854, in Westbrook; is a dealer in mer- chandise; lived in Westbrook, now resides in Gorham; mar. 5 Aug., 1877, Mary L,. Usher, b. 27 Jan., 1856, dau. of Sidney A. and wife, Mary Frances lyord, of Limerick. Issue: 1st, Tyng W., b. 25 June, 1882. " 2nd. Flora K., b. 3 Oct., 1879. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Joseph, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born in Dimington, Me., May 26, 1814; lived in Casco; married Sally Strout, who died July 2, 1832, daughter of Samuel; married (2nd) Caroline Wright, born in 1812, who was liv- ng in 1900; died February 21, 1899. Issue: 1. Madison B., b. 6 Mar., 1832; d. 2 July, 1832. 2. Jefferson B., b. 6 Mar., 1832. See family 40. 246 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Joseph, Robert. Robert Brackett was born in Raymond, Me., August 19, 181 7; was a farmer in Casco and Naples; married April 14, 1839, Mary G. Gammon, born August 31, 1818, died 27 June, 1881, daughter of John and wife, Sarah Cook, of Raymond; died July 29, 1895. Issue: 1. Charles E., b. 19 Oct., 1839; married Elinor Tenney. Chil- dren, Gertrude, b. in 1885; Frank, b. in 1887; and Eva, b. in 1890. 2. Maria E., b. 4 Dec, 1841; mar. G. M. Gay. Children, AHce E., b. 3 May, 1866; Ernest L., b. 7 Sept., 1870; Richard C, b. 3 Jan., 1886. 3. Melvina D., b. 29 Aug., 1843; mar. George W. Bean. Chil- dren, Florence M., b. 7 Nov., 1865; Hattie C, b. 14 Nov., 1875, resides in Eynn, Mass.; Mary C, b. in July, 1877. 4. Isetta, b. 12 June, 1845; d. 10 May, 1846. 5. Mary J., b. 15 May, 1847; mar. 19 July, 1885, E- W. Holden, b. 29 May, 1834, son of Eevi and wife, Anna Leach, of Casco; home, in Casco, Me., where Mr. Holden keeps a general store. No issue. 6. Martha A., b. 15 May, 1847; mar. R. C. Gay. Children, Richard E., b. 25 Aug., 1875; Merritt B., b. i Apr., 1880; and Eyman W., b. 20 Nov., 1882. 7. Robert E.. b. 7 May, 1849; mar. Hattie E- Cook. Children, Ruby M., b. 27 Jan., 1888; and Herman C, b. 28 Nov., 1893. 8. John G., b. 19 Nov., 1851; mar. (ist) Ellen Edwards; (2nd) Emma Maxwell; (3d) Alice Caldwell. Children, Edgar F., b. 22 Sept., 1879; Ethel M., b. 23 Jan., 1881; Clarence G., b. 11 May, 1883; Etta C, b. 7 Nov., 1886; Elmer M.; Raymond J.; and Eula E. 9. Anna A., b. 20 June, 1854; mar. V. R. Edwards. Issue: 1st. Florence H. Edwards, b. 14 Mar., 1886. 10. Thomas F., b. 20 Apr., i860; d. i July, 1867. FAMILY NO. 29. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Joseph, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born in Limington, Me., in 1827; is deceased; married Sally G. Jackson, born in 1835; lived in Casco in i860. Issue: 1. Elvira, b. in 1846. 2. George, b. in 1857; mar. 3 Nov., 1873, Miner^ra C. Clark, who d. 26 Oct., 1892; is a farmer; lived in Casco, Me., and Salem, Mass.; now resides in Otisfield, Me. Issue, not in order of birth: 1st. Eester Thomas, b. 29 Oct., 1879. 2nd. George Allen, b. 28 Oct., 188 1. 3d. Charles M., b. 2 Feb., 1890. These three children were adopted 9 May, 1892, by Frederick Wm. Eee, engineer, and wife, Eorinda M., of Salem, and their names were changed to Eee. Eor- inda M. Eee was appointed their guardian Nov. 4, 1892. 4th. Eeroy, who d. 3 Dec, 1891, age four months. 5th. Mary I., who is dec. 6th. Bernard C, who d. in 1892, age three years. 7th. Baby boy, who d. in 1892, age two months. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 247 FAMILY NO. 30. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Robert, Robert. Robert Brackett was born in I^imington, Me., July 21, 1825; was a farmer and carpenter; always lived in I^imington; married Eunice F. Strout, born March i, 1830, died February 14, 1898, daughter of Freeman and wife, Dorcas Thompson; died June 16, 1898. Issue: 1. Georgia Anna, b. 6 May, 1851; mar. Oilman S. Ilsley; home, in Limington. 2. Caleb Page, b. 5 Mar., 1853. 3. Eliza Strout, b. 5 July, 1855; mar. Selden M. Guelaw; home, in North Eimington. 4. Harry Herman, b. 14 Aug., 1856. 5. William Wallace, b. 14 Mar., 1858; mar. Abbie E. Moody. (). Albert R., b. 4 Nov., i860; d. in Jan., 1864. 7. Ellen Florence, b. 26 June, 1862; mar. Edwin C. Small; home, in Cornish, Me. 8. Albert Eee, b. 27 Feb., 1865; mar. Eizzie Richardson; home, in Westbrook. 9. Cora Lizzie, b. 18 May, 1866; mar. 24 Mar., 1888, Herbert H. Purington, b. 22 Apr., 1865, son of Stephen E. and wife, Eliza J. Harmer; is a physician. Issue: 1st. Stephen Robert, b. i Oct., 1892. 10. Blanch Butler, b. 2 Mar., 1870; mar. 28 June, 1893, Oeorge E. Files, b. 17 Feb., 1866, son of J. Wesley and wife, Mary S. Whit- ney, of Oorham, Me.; is a farmer in Oorham. Issue: 1st. Earle Brackett, b. 18 Feb., 1897. 2nd. Philip Freeman, b. 21 Jan., 1899. 11. John Freeman, b. 28 Jan., 1872; mar. vSadie Harmon; home, in Limington. 12. Alice Maude, b. 28 Apr., 1873. FAMILY NO. 3L From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Robert, James F. James F. Brackett was born in Limington, March 16, 1833, where he now resides; married May 15, 1858, Harriet O. Rounds, born Feb- ruary 10, 1838, died March 3, 1879, daughter of Oerry and wife, Marv Oage, of Buxton; married (2nd) November 25, 1880, Linda W. F. Foss, daughter of Allen W. and wife, Harriet N. Frost, of Liming- ton. Mr. Brackett was educated at the Limington academy and at the New York Conference seminary; was three years a teacher in Limington, Hollis and Saco, and engaged in trade in Limington for six years. For three years he lived on a farm in Scarboro, which he sold; then returned to Limington. He was town treasurer in 1883 and 1884, town auditor for some time, and town agent for a number of years. In 1872, he was a member of the state legislature; has serv-ed as countv commissioner three 3^ears, and was a member of the governor's council from 1889 to 1892 inclusive. In the fall of 1894, he was again elected to the state legislature. Issue: 1. Anson L., b. 23 Julv, 1859. vSee family 41. 2. Robert O., b. 11 Nov., 1862. 248 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. Frank A., b. 13 May, 1864; foreman of a shoe factory in Bridgewater, Mass.; has lived in North Grafton and Whitman, Mass.; mar, 16 June, 1894. Minnie Tribon, b. 25 Apr., 1861, dau. of William and wife, Jennett Torrey, of Hanover, Mass. 4. Mary G., b. 26 Dec, 1868. 5. George M., b. 26 Dec., 1874; town clerk of Limington in 1906. 6. Harriet 'E., b. 22 Nov., 1882. 7. Guy A., b. 20 July, 1884. 8. Roy F., b. 26 July, 1886. FAMILY NO. 32. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony. Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Robert, Charles A. Charles A. Brackett was born in I^imington, Me., September 10, 1836; is a farmer; married August 20, 1857, Frances W. lyibby, born March 28, 1840, daughter of David S. and wife, Martha S. Small; home, in L,imington. Issue: 1. Edward E., b. 4 Jan., 1863; mar. 15 Aug., 1888, Lizzie C. Faulkner, b. 8 Feb., 1868; home, in Gorham. Issue: 1st. Louisa S., b. 2 Aug., 1889. 2nd. Arthur F., b. 28 Jan., 1893. FAMILY NO. 33. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Robert, Frederic. Frederic Brackett was born in Limington, June 20, 1838; is a farmer; married June 9, 1863, Clara Moody, born September 6, 1845, daughter of Walter H. and wife, Margaret Bradeen, of Limington; home, in Limington. Issue: 1. Eflie E., b. II Aug., 1864; mar. 19 Apr., 1897, Charles Small; home, in Limington. Issue: 1st. Florence E., b. 6 July, 1898. 2. Eunice F., b. 18 Apr., 1866; d. 12 Sept., 1889. 3. Gertrude C, b. 12 Sept., 1876. 4. Ruth M., b. 17 Mar., 1884. FAMILY NO. 34. From Family No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Joshua, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born November 9, 1828; married January 6, 1850, Adelia B. Redlon, daughter of John B. and wife, Lucy Smith, of Hollis; home, in Portland. Issue: 1. Atwood T., b. 17 Oct., 1850; mar. Emma Scamman. Children are Lillian; Ethel; Leroy; Isabel; Clayton; Clifton. 2. John B., b. in Apr., 1855; is a tailor. 3. Charles E., b. 28 Nov., 1858; mar. Nellie Frost; is a jeweler; home, in Knightville, Me.: has dau. Hattie. 4. Mary A., b. 21 Sept., 1865. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 249 FAMILY NO. 35. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born in lyimington, Me., August i, 1828; married November 17, 1848, Elizabeth lyibby, born January 26, 1823, died in 1869, daughter of Captain Cyrus (born October 15, 1778, died August 18, 1838, married December 23, 1800, Lois I^ibby.) Married (2nd) ly. M. Fick, born June 8, 1847, daughter of John C. and wife, Mary Ann Allen, of Port Huron, Mich. He died March 25, 1905; was a magnetic healer of the Weltmer school; resided in Biddeford, Me., Boston, Janesville, Wis., East Saginaw, Mich., Jefferson, la., in the order named; served in company I, 32d Wisconsin volunteer infantry from August 9, 1862, to February 7, 1863. Issue: 1. Benjamin F., b. in 1857; mar. Martha Tinerdale; home, in Jefferson, la. Issue: 1st. Frances Hazel, b. 23 Mar., 1894. 2nd. Gussie Ann, b. 5 Apr., 1899. 3d. Zebulon Franklin, b. 12 July, 1900. 2. Alice Abby, mar. 19 Oct., 1880, George Batchelder Libby, son of Capt. Thomas L. Libby and wife, Mary E. Batchelder. 3. Essa Pearl, b. 4 Aug., 1875; mar. 11 Dec, 1895, Byron A. Baker of Port Huron, Mich., traveling salesman, b. 9 Apr., 1870, son of Schuyler and wife, Mar}^ Peake. No issue. FAMILY NO. 36. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel, John H. John H. Brackett was born August 4, 1833, in Eimington, Me.; is a carpenter in Biddeford; formerly lived in Ea Crosse, Wis.; enlisted October 9, 1861, in company K, 13th Maine volunteer infantry and discharged August 10, 1865; captured and confined in camp Tyler, Texas; married (ist). May 27, 1853, Anna Flood; married (2nd) Nellie Morrill, born in 1838, daughter of Aaron and wife, Julia Ann. Issue: 1. Orlando, b. 16 Apr., 1857. See family 42. 2. Martha Washington, b. in Biddeford, 28 Aug., i860; mar. 15 Mar., 1878, Benjamin W. Merrill, b. in Hollis, Me., 3 Nov., 1855, son of Joseph and wife, Sarah C. Jose, of Hollis, later of Saco, Me.; is a stationary engineer; home, in Saco, Me. Issue: 1st. Ineze Mabel, b. 8 Oct., 1879; mar. 28 Aug., 1901, Roscoe Day Fairfield; home in Biddeford, Me. Issue: I. Esther Ramona, b. 10 Sept., 1902. II. Sarah Hutchins, b. 3 Feb., 1904. 2nd. Frederick William, b. 22 Jan., 1883; d. 21 July, 1883. 3d. Grace Esther, b. 19 Mar., 1884. 4th. Guy Henry, b. 20 July, 1886. 5th. Faith Gladys, b. 19 Oct., 1891. 250 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 6th. Hampton Ethelard, b. 30 Apr., 1893. 7th. John Fremont Brackett, b. 18 Mar., 1900. 3. Ella, b. I Jan., 1862. 4. Miles Edwin, b. 26 Dec, 1870; mar. Eizzie Roberts; home, in Biddeford. Issue: 1st. Ralph Edwin, b. 17 Nov., 1890. 2nd. Florence May, b. 21 June, 1892. 5. Samuel Eugene, b. 15 Apr., 1873; mar. Sarah Burg; home, in Lowell. Issue: 1st. Elmer Eugene, b. 13 Oct., 1896. 6. Henry Albert, b. 19 Aug., 1875. 7. Ruth Anna, b. 28 Nov., 1878, in Biddeford, Me.; mar. 22 Dec, 1896, Harry Gordon, b. 8 July, 1877, son of Mark and wife, Ej'dia Proctor, of Biddeford; is a stationary engineer; home, in Biddeford. Issue: 1st. H. Maurice, b. 15 Apr., 1898. 2nd. Marion R., b. 16 May, 1899. 8. Nellie May, b. 4 Dec, 1881, in Biddeford; mar. 22 June, 1904, John Haley, b. 16 Oct., 1863, son of Noah and wife, Eliza Poole, of Biddeford; is a dealer in lobsters; home, in Biddeford. FAMILY NO. 37. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel, James M. James M. Brackett was born in Eimington, Me., April 18, 1835; married March 7, 1869. Emma Dickenson, died March 7, 1875, age thirty-two years, daughter of William and wife, Sarah; married (2nd) June 25, 1876, Eunice J. Doughty, daughter of Mark and wife, Phoebe Styles; served in ist Wis. battery, light artillery, from January 3, 1863, to July 18, 1865; lived in Buxton, Biddeford, Me., Eawrence, Eowell, Mass., Janesville and Ea Crosse, Wis., Chicago, and Wash- ington, D. C; was a carpenter, and for several 3'ears was an employee in the Pension Bureau; died in 1902. Issue: 1. Eva, b. 15 Oct., 1877; mar. William Griffin; d. 27 Nov., 1898. Issue: 1st. WilHam Ernest, b. 6 Sept., 1898. 2. Harry U., b. 30 Jan., 1879. FAMILY NO. 38. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthon^^ Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel, Charles A. Charles A. Brackett was born in Eimington, in 1837; married ; lives in Cedar city. Mo.; is a commission merchant. Issue: 1. Fred, b. in 1863, in Iowa; mar. in 1898, Ollie Holt, b. in 1880, dau. of William B. and wife, Virginia Norv^ell, of New Frankfort, Mo.; is a barber; home in Cedar city. Mo. Issue: 1st. Marie, b. in 1899. 2. Frank, mar. Katie Wolf; home, in Tro^^ Mo. 3. Jennie, mar. W. A. Scott; home, in Roodhouse, 111. 4. Annie, mar. Joe Pickens; home, in Brunswick, Mo.; had Joe. 5. Clarence, not married. JOSHUA, OF PRESUMPSCOT 251 FAMILY NO. 39. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel, Nelson. Nelson Brackett was born June 19, 1840; married August 15, 1859, Ellen , daughter of Francis , and wife, Mary , of Fond du I^ac, Wis., born September 11, 1842. died February 16. 1867; is a coal dealer; home, in Toledo, Ohio. Issue: 1. Adella, b. 14 July, 1861; mar. 22 June, 1889, August Labidda; home, in Toledo. 2. William H., b. 4 Dec, 1863. See family 43. 3. Ellen, b. in March, 1865. ■4. Evaline, b. 3 May, 1866. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 40. From Family No. 27. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Joseph, Joshua, Jefferson B. Jefferson B. Brackett was born in Casco (then Raymond), March 6, 1832; lived in Casco until he was seventeen years old when he com- menced teaching school; this occupation he followed for thirt}- years in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island; later years was in life insurance business; is deceased; married February 21, 1857, Sarah E. Hayes, born November 18, 1837, daughter of Wentworth and wife, Olive Kimball, of Chelsea, Mass.; resided in Portland. Issue: 1. Joshua F., b. 15 Aug., 1858; mar. 23 Mar. 1881, Abbie E. Rand, who d. 29 Aug., 1897, dau. of James Rand. Issue: 1st. May Belle, b. 26 May, 1887. 2. Elton J., b. 13 Nov., 1864; mar. 25 Feb., 1888, Efhe A. McEean, who d. 6 Aug., 1899; she was a dau. of- Henry McEean and wife, Minnie Soper, of Chesterville, Me. Issue: 1st. Efhe A., b. i Aug., 1891. FAMILY NO. 41. From Family No. 31. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Robert, James F., Anson E. Anson Eeslie Brackett was born in Eimington, Me., July 23, 1859; married April 17, 1881, Etta C. Wentworth, born December 12, 1863, in Eimington, daughter of Ivory and wife, Asenath M. B. Carll, of Eimington; is a blacksmith; has Hved in East Sebago and Sebago Eake; home, in Eimington. Issue: 1. Ivory Franklin, b. 8 Oct., 1882; d. 31 Dec, 1887. 2. Olive H., b. 30 Sept., 1883. 3. Inez Maria, b. 5 Jan., 1885; d. 2 Feb., 1885. 252 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 42. From Family No. 36. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel, John H., Orlando M. Orlando Milton Brackett was born April 16, 1857, in Chicago, Illinois; married December 25, 1884, Anna M. Trine, born June 7, 1863. daughter of Aaron L. and wife, Sally Rumple, of Hamilton, Ohio; is a carpenter; for several years he resided and worked at his trade in Norwalk, Ohio, where he is well and favorably known; during the summer of 1905, he removed to Biddeford, Me. Issue: 1. Elsie, b. 9 Oct., 1885. 2. Earl, b. 27 Aug., 1887. 3. Elmer, b. 14 Nov., 1889. 4. Ernest, b. 23 Mar., 1894. 5. Eugene, b. 12 Feb., 1896. 6. Evert, b. 16 Nov., 1898. FAMILY NO. 43. From Family No. 39. Descent: Anthony, Anthony, Zachariah, Joshua, Joshua, Samuel, Nelson, William H. William H. Brackett was born December 4, 1863; married May 4, 1884, Annie Donahue; home, in Toledo, Ohio. Issue: 1. William Nelson, b. 23 Feb., 1885. 2. Earl Eewis, b. 14 Feb., 1887. 3. Evelina, b. 28 Jan., 1889. 4. Robert Clarence, b. 27 Nov., 1890. 5. Roy Eeo, b. 25 Aug., 1893. 6. Annie May, b. i Jan., 1896. 7. Ellen Evangeline, b. in Feb., 1898. JOHN, OF BERWICK 253 DIVISION NO. 8. JOHN BRACKETT OF BERWICK AND HIS DESCENDANTS. SIXTH GENKRATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter VIII. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John. John Brackett was born June 29, 1720, baptized January 21, 1728; died February 18, 1814. He perhaps served in King George's war, though it is not known in what organization or in what capacity he served. He was a person of social distinction in the locality where he resided. Was a farmer; always lived in Berwick. The land which he cleared and on which he dwelt and raised his family is owned by one of his descendants in the male line. He married July 4, 1745, Miriam Thompson, born January 26, 1723, baptized March 23, 1727, died December 2, 1810, was daughter of Miles; he was born Februarj- 15, 1689, married February 14, 1713, Abigail Gowen, was son of Bartholomew Thompson; he was living in Berwick in 1723, mentioned as deceased in 1748, was son of Miles; he was in Boston in May, 1643, in South Berwick in 1656, married Ann (born in 1635, living in 1717), was living in 1702. Abigail Gowen who married Miles Thompson, was born April 12, 168-, was daughter of Nicholas; he was born in 1668, deputy to the general court in 1709, married Abigail Hodsdon, died in 1742, was son of William; he w^as in Kittery in 1666, married Elizabeth Frost, died April 2, 1686. Abigail Hodsdon who married Nicholas Gowen, was daughter of Benoni; he was of Berwick, baptized December 5, 1647, married Abigail Curtis, probably was son of Nicholas; he was in Hingham, Mass., in 1635, in Watertown, Mass.. in 1650, in Kittery, Me., in 1655, later lived near Birchpoint brook. South Berwick, perhaps was killed by the Indians in an attack on Wells in 1704, wife was Esther Wines. Abigail Curtis who married Benoni Hodsdon was daughter of Thomas; he lived in York, Me., will proved in 1706; wife's name was Elizabeth. Elizabeth Frost who married May 14, 1667, William Gowen, was born in May, 1640, Hving in 1733, was daughter of Nicholas Frost, the immigrant. Issue: 1. John, b. 19 Sept., 1746; bapt. 23 Aug., 1747; mar. 29 Nov., 1779, Eunice Wentworth; d. 8 Feb., 1830; farmer, always hved in Berwick; ser%'ed several terms of enlistments as a soldier in the Conti- nental army; his wife died in early life. The censuses show that he lived alone for many years. No issue. 2. James, b. 12 Mar., 1748. See family 2. 3. Daniel, b. 2 Mar., 1750. See family 3. 254 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 4. Miles, b. 6 May, 1752. See family 4. 5. Nathan, b. 26 Aug., 1754. See family 5. 6. Moses, b. 26 Mar., 1756. See family 6. 7. Miriam, b. 23 May, 1758; mar. 26 Feb., 1778, Morrell Hobbs of Berwick, b. 23 Nov., 1753; d. 20 Oct., 1826; lived in Harrison, Me.; she d. 18 Apr., 1836. Issue: eleven children, viz., Reuben; Abigail; Henry; Joseph L.; Miriam B.; Polly; Susan; Morrell, Jr.; Charlotte; John; and Sally. Abigail mar. Benjamin Sanborn; their daughter Almira Sanborn mar. Charles R. Stubbs of Portland and had issue: 1st. Albert R., b. 15 May, 1841; unmar.; home, in Portland; librarian of the Maine Genealogical society. 2nd. Mary A., b. i June, 1843; unmar. 3d. Francis J., b. 17 Oct., 1852; mar. Elizabeth Courteney. 8. Abigail, b. 27 Oct., 1761; mar. 7 Aug., 1788, Jacob Remick, son of Nathaniel and wife, Jane Libby. 9. Mary, b. 17 Mar., 1764; never mar. 10. Anna, b. 4 May, 1766; never mar.; d. 20 Jan., 1826. 11. Susannah, b. 5 May, 1768, mar. Moses Smith of Berwick; d. I Oct., 1854. SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Famil}^ No. i. Descent: ^nthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, James. James Brackett was born March 12, 1748, in Berwick; baptized September 8, 1749; some records give as date of his birth March 17, 1748. Was commonly called James, Jr., to distinguish him from his uncle. Deacon James Brackett who, until about 1794, resided in Ber- wick. James, Jr., early in life became prominent in public town mat- ters, held several town oiBces; was selectman in years 1795, 1796, 1798, 1799, 1800, 1 80 1, 1802, 1803, and 1804. He settled in North Ber- wick where he acquired a good estate; the farm w^hich he cleared and owned, is now the property of one of his descendants, David H. Brackett; died March 27, 1831. Married December 23, 1773, Anna Stillings, born May 4, 1754, died January 20, 1826. Issue: 1. John, b. 18 Aug., 1774. See family 7. 2. James, b. 18 June, 1777. See family 8. 3. Abigail, b. 2 Nov., 1779; mar. in 1803, Chadbourne Pray; d. 9 Oct., 1830. 4. Isaac, b. 7 Aug., 1782. See family 9. 5. Anna, b. i Feb., 1785; mar. 6 Mar., 1807, Andrew Neal, Jr., of York. 6. Levi, b. 16 Jul^^ 1787. See family 10. 7. Miriam, b. 31 December, 1789; mar. 2 Aug., 1809, John Hall, Jr., b. 14 July, 1786, d. 14 Dec, 1858; she d. 29 Oct., 1853. Issue: 1st. Mary, b. 2 Dec, 1810; d. 15 Mar., 1817. 2nd. Silas, b. 15 June, 1812; d. 13 Aug., 1812. 3d. Silas, b. 13 Sept., 1815; married Hannah ; d. i July, 1878. Issue: JOHN, OF BERWICK 255 I. John, is dec. II. Abbie, is dec, mar. Thomas Abbott, had Charles; Fannie, is dec; Fred; Esther; Edward, is dec; Eouise! is dec. III. Sarah Ann, mar. Albert Estes; had Frank of North Berwick. IV. Emma, mar. John Chadbourne; had Emma. V. lionise, mar. 20 Jan., 1876, Charles E. Fall; had Uon L-, b. 24 Nov., 1876; Bertha M.. b. 28 Mar., 1879 (mar. 15 June, 1900, Benj. f'. Thompson, had Mildred Thompson, b. 15 Mar., 1901, and Edna B. Thompson, b. 24 Oct.. 1902); Ethel I^. Fall, b. 12 Mar., 1888; Emma H. Fall, b. 16 Apr., 1891; all reside in Lebanon, Me. VI. Eizzie, mar. Josiah Morrell. No issue; resides in North Berwick. VII. John P., is dec 4th. Brackett, b. 13 Sept., 1815; d. 25 Apr., 1900; mar. 27 Mar., 1842, Abigail Hall; upon her dec. he mar. (2nd) 27 Nov., 1859, Mary A. Emery. Issue, all who are living, reside in North Berwick: I. Mary Ann, b. i Jan., 1844; d. 2 Aug., 1893; mar. James Joynes; had Abbie E. Joynes, b. 11 May, 1878. II. Abbie M., b. 23 Apr., 1849; mar. 24 June, 1903, Hosea S. Merrifield. III. John Brackett, b. 3 Jan., 1851. IV. Elmer E., b". 25 Mar., 1861; d. 8 Feb., 1886. V. Davis WilHams, b. 17 Mar., 1865. VI. Frank Emer}', b. 15 Oct., 1872. 5th. Stacy, b. 8 Dec, 18 19; mar. 30 Oct., i860, Abbie Lewis Crosby, who d. 16 Nov., 1899. Issue: I. Stacy Lewis, b. 4 Oct., 1861; mar. 12 Nov., 1890, Myra Johnson Tupper; resides in Boston, Mass.; had Ralph vStacy, V). 15 Mar., 1892; Marion, b. 22 Mar., 1894, d. in May, 1895; Howard Brackett, b. 16 Feb., 1897. II. Edith Marion, b. 8 June, 1864. III. Frank Crosby, b. 18 Mar., 1869; d. i June, 1876. IV.- Harry Stanley, b. 27 June, 1873; d. 13 Jan., 1875. V. Maria Curtis, b. 23 July, 1876, d. 24 Jan., 1895. 6th. John, b. 2 Oct., 1822 ; d. 17 July, 1902; mar. 28 May, 1846, Joanna H. Fernald, who d. 8 Mar., 1893. Issue: I. Olive Ann, b. 18 May, 1847; mar. James L. Woodsom; resides in North Berwick; had George Ashley. II. George Henry, b. 2 Mar., 1849; mar. 8 June, 1880. Kate L. Cummock; resides in Berwick; had Walter Cummock, b. 5 May 1881; George Harold, b. 8 Mar., 1885, d. 29 Apr., 1904; twin sons, b. and d. 5 July, 1883; Annie A., b. 19 Aug., 1886; Mary, b. 4 July, 1888. Ili. Miriam, b. 11 Apr., 1851; mar. 24 Oct., 1876^ Oilman N. Deering; reside in Saco, Me.; children, Ethel M., b. Nov., 1879; Joanna F.. b. 12 Aug., 1881; William H., b. 21 July, 1886. IV. Frances Esther, b. 9 July, 1855. V. Joanna Hurd, b. 13 Dec, 1857; mar. 28 Mav, 1887, James O. McCorison; resides in North Berwick; had Edith M., b. 17 Jan., 1891, d. 30 Aug., 1891; John H., b. 23 Julv, 1892; James L-, b. 25 Jan., 1894, d. 8 Feb., 1894; James O. b. '15 Mav, 1895. VI. Ella Josephine, b. i Dec, i860; mar. 11 June, 1^887, Nathaniel S. Austin, resides in North Ber- wick; had EHzabeth. VII. John, b. 21 Sept., 1864. VIII. Stacy, b. 26 Mar. 1867. 7th. Sarah Ann. b. 9 Jan., 1826; mar. Wilson T. Fall; d. i Nov., 1853. Issue: I. Humphrey W., b. 28 Jan., 1848; mar. Jane B. Malcolm; resides in Chicago; had Bertha; d. 25 Mar., 1878; Mary, d. 7 Apr., 1879; Miriam, d. 16 Apr., 1882; Humphrey W., b. 7 Apr., 1883; Robert, b. 29 June, 1885, d. 22 Apr., 1903; Sarah A., d. 26 Jan., 1889; Jeannette, d. 9 Aug., 1891; twins Jeannette and Frances, b. 7 Oct., 1893. II. John Hall Fall, b. 11 Dec, 1852; d. 18 Feb., 1898. 256 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 8th. Mary Esther, b. 21 July, 1829; mar. 24 July, 1857, S. A. Hubbard; she d. 8 Apr., 1867. Issue: I. Charles A., b. 2 May, 1859; mar. 29 Dec, 1888, lyizzie E. Brown; resides in North Berwick; had Edith M., b. 19 June, 1890; C. Roscoe, b. 2 June, 1891; Doris A., b. 13 July, 1904. II. Miriam, b. 27 Aug., 1862; d. 30 Mar., 1886. III. John v., b. 12 Sept., 1863; d. 23 Jan., 1896; mar. 27 Oct., 1890, Josie ly. Armstrong. IV. Mary Esther, b. 25 Nov., 1866; mar. in July, 1887, George A. Brown. 9th. Orin, b. 30 Oct., 1831; d. 29 Sept., 1853. 8. Molly, b. 24 Apr., 1791; d. in Nov., 1806. 9. Ebenezer, b. 17 Aug., 1793. See family 11. 10. Susannah, b. 18 Jan., 1796; mar. i Dec, 1814, Silas Heard, Jr.; who d. I Dec, 1857, age, 70 years; she d. 2 Aug., i860. Issue: 1st. James B., d. 2 June, 1858. 2nd. Mary, d. 18 Jan., 1891. 3d. Dorcas, d. 3 Jan., 1892. 4th. Susan, b. 15 Aug., 1822. 5th. Ann, d. 27 Mar., 1895. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Daniel. Daniel Brackett was born March 2, 1750, in Berwick; baptized April II, 1750; was a member of the Second church, from which he and his wife withdrew August 23, 1795, to join the church in Shap- leigh. Me. At the time he had been a resident of Shapleigh for sev- eral years; the census of 1790 shows him living there; he married in Berwick Nov. 3, 1774, Mary Andrews; married (2nd) Lydia Merrow; was a school teacher; had a withered arm; continued to live • in Shapleigh until his death, which occurred between 1800 and 18 10. The part of the town where he lived is now Acton. Issue by first wife, not in order of birth: 1. Mary Ann, mar. Pinkham; no issue. 2. Susan, never mar. 3. Polly. 4. Jemima, mar. Stillings; had Elizabeth who mar. Stillings; and Samuel, who for many years was a builder and contractor in Bos- ton; he had children, Samuel; Augusta; Oscar; Daniel; Albert; Dora. 5. Benjamin, who died young and unmar. Issue by second wife: 6. Ivor3^ b. 25 Nov., 1788. See family 12. 7. Betsey, who mar. Jacob Crockett; had a large f amity, of whom John Crockett lives at New Durham, N. H. 8. Isaac, mar. Frances Dow; she survived him and d. in 1882; had one child, which d. in infancy. 9. Lucinda. mar. Ebenezer Bickford. Issue: 1st. Charles, who died in the civil war. 2d. Jackson, inmate of a soldier's home. 3d. Elizabeth, mar. Willard Morse, had one child only, a girl; she was adopted by a man and his wife with the intention that the child never should learn that she was not their offspring. JOHN, OF BERWICK 257 FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel John, Miles. Miles Brackett was born May 6. 1752; baptized November 10, 1752; was a farmer; always lived in Berwick; married January 26, 1775, I.ydia Keay, born August 7, 1754, died August 22, 183 1; he died March 4, 1827. Issue: 1. Miriam, b. 12 Apr., 1776; d. in Oct., 1776. 2. Samuel, b. 16 Dec, 1777. See family 13. 3. Miles, Jr., b. 26 Sept., 1780. See family 14. 4. Hannah, b. 19 Dec, 1783; mar. 9 Dec, 1802, Joseph Heard, b. 2 Nov., 1779, d. 5 Feb., 1850, son of Joseph and wife, Sarah Went'- worth. Children, Sarah; Lydia; Miles; Paul; Jane; and John. 5. John, b. 28 Jan., 1785. See family 15. (5. Jacob, b. 15 Mar., 1787; d. in June, 1789. 7. Susannah, b. 29 Nov., 1790; mar. 2 Aug., 1810, Wilham Chadbourne; she d. 10 Oct., 1876. Issue: 1st. Melinda, b. 23 May, 181 1. 2nd. Isa'iah, b. 10 Feb., 1813. 3d. Francis, b. 19 Mar., 1815. 4th. OHve, b. 29 Oct., 1817. 5th. John, b. 20 Oct., 1820. (ith. Hannah J., b. 6 Oct., 1822. 7th. Dydia, b. 26 Aug., 1824. 8th. Lydia B., b. 26 Aug., 1827. 8. David, b. 18 July, 1793. See family 16. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 1. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Nathan. Nathan Brackett was born in Berwick, August 26, 1754. Served as a private in Captain Ebenezer Sulhvan's company. Colonel James Scammon's regiment; enlisted July 17, 1775; name on muster roll dated August 8, 1775; service, fifteen days. Received order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Cambridge, December 20, 1775. Served in Captain Samuel Grant's company. Colonel Storer's regiment; enhsted August 14, 1777; discharged November 30, 1777, at Queman's heights; served four months and three days with Northern army. Married August 6, 1778, Mary Hurd, born 1757, daughter of Benjamin (son of James and wife Deborah, son of Benja- min, son of John) born August 2, 1785, in Dover, N. H., and wife, Mary Wiley, daughter of Samuel and wife, Sarah, of Durham, N. H. Was a farmer; moved from Berwick to Shapleigh; was in the latter town as early as 1790. He died Feb. 17, 1837. Issue: 1. Mariam. b. 5 Feb., 1779; d. unmar., in June, 1852. 2. Benjamin, b. in 1780; never mar.; will dated 8 Oct., 1844; d. 21 Aug., 1848. 3. Mary, mar. in 1813, John Gower. 4. Nathan, b. in 1784. See family 17. 5. John, b. II Apr., 1787. See family 18. 6. James Hurd, b. in 1790. See family 19. 7. Deborah, mar. 13 Jan., 1809, Benjamin Dore; d. 26 Nov., 1865. 8. Phebe, b. 30 Jan., 1795; mar. John Lary; d. 2 Nov., 1873. 9. Abigail, b. 12 June, 1797; mar. Moses Brackett; d. 7 Sept., 1879. Issue (see fam. 20). 258 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Moses. Moses Brackett was born March 26, 1756, in Berwick; married October 16, 1788. Sarah Hurd, daughter of Benjamin (son of James and wife, Deborah, son of Benjamin, son of John) and wife, Marj-, daughter of Samuel Willey and wife, Sarah, of Durham, N. H. Moses married the second time; wife's name, unknown; was a farmer; settled in Clinton, Kennebec county. Me.; upon his second marriage, he moved to Gardiner, Me. Issue, by first marriage, not in order of birth: 1. Moses, b. in 1792. See family 20. 2. Aaron, never mar.; d. at age of 50 years. 3. Mariam, who mar. Nelson. 4. Mar}^ who mar. Twombley. 5. vSarah, who mar. Simon D. Brackett (see div. 12, fam. 16). Issue, by second marriage, not in order of birth: Nancy; Martha, who mar. Thomas Rogers; Betsey. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, James, John. John Brackett was born in Berwick, August 18, 1774; was a farmer in Parsonsfield, York county, Me., in which place he died April 3, 1803. Married July 2, 1800, Betsey Fogg, born May 27, 1779, died in 1850, daughter of James and wife, Anne Remick; he was born June 23, 1731, married September 23, 1756, died in 1805, lived in Berwick, was son of James Fogg; he was born March 17, 1704, married October 28, 1728, Elizabeth Fernald, died December 24, 1787, lived on homestead in Eliot, was son of Daniel Fogg; he was born April 16, 1660, married about 1684, Hannah lyibby of Scar- borough, daughter of John (born 1602, died 1682, in employ of John Winter 1635-9, at Richmond island), died June 9, 1755, moved to Scarborough, thence to Portsmouth, thence to Kittery, settled in what is now Eliot, was son of Samuel Fogg; he was born Februarj^ 20, 1605, married October 12, 1652, Ann Shaw (who died about 1661), came in 1630, from Exeter, England, with Winthrop, to Bos- ton; in Hampton 1638, one of the first there. Anne Remick, who married James Fogg, was born July 17, 1738, was daughter of Isaac Remick; he was born February, 14, 1705, married September 26, 1726, Anna Allen, was a shipwright, lived on Eliot's neck, belonged to Col. John Wheelwright's detachment of scouts, which served in the Indian war of 1722-5; was son of Joshua Remick; he was born April 24, 1672, married December 21, 1693, at Amesbury, Mass., Ann Lancaster, lived on the home place on Eliot's neck, was son of Christian Remick; he was the immigrant from Eng- land, or Holland, born 1631, was in Kittery at early date, settled on Eliot's neck, was several times selectman; wife's Christian name was Hannah. JOHN, OF BERWICK 259 Elizabeth Fernald, who married James Fogg, Sr., was born September 8, 1706, died in 1766, was daughter of James Fernald; he was born about 1675, married Mary (who died about 1740), died about 1740, was son of John Fernald; he was born about 1642, married Marj^ Spinney, died April 19, 1687, was a cordwainer, was son of Reginald Fernald; he came to Portsmouth as surgeon with colonists sent by Captain John Mason, died in 1656, wife's name was Joan. Mary Spinney was daughter of Thomas, the immigrant; he married about 1651, Margary (perhaps, Randall), lived at end of Eliot's neck, was called a weaver, died August 31, 1701, age sixty- nine years. Issue: 1. Anna, b. 13 Apr., 1801; was living in 1898; mar. Silas Cart- land, b. 19 Mar., 1798, son of Peletiah and wife, Anna Hanson; had children, Asa; John B.; James; Silas H.; Elizabeth; Anna; Joseph D. 2. John, b. 4 June, 1803. See family 21. , FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, James, James. James Brackett was born in Berwick, June 18, 1777; married Betsey Brackett, nee Fogg, his brother's widow; was a farmer in Par- sonsfield. Me., where he died in 1844. Issue: 1. James, b. 10 June, 1805. See family 22. 2. Susan, b. 11 Nov., 181 1; date of death not learned; mar. 1847, Samuel M. Bradbury, b. in 1804. d. 22 Sept., 1888, son of James and wife, Ann Moulton. Children, James Otis; Eva; Carrie; Frank M.; lyizzie. 3. Elizabeth, b. in 1821; also mar. Samuel M. Bradbury; d. in 1900; home, in Limington, Me. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, James, Isaac. Isaac Brackett was born August 7, 1782, in Berwick; lived in North Berwick, where he died subsequently to i860; was commonly called Deacon Isaac. Married (ist) ; married (2nd) Rebecca Langley, widow of Amos Langley, Sr., nee Eibby, born June 24, 1798, died July 19, 1848, daughter of James of Berwick, and wife, Hannah Woodsum. Issue: 1. Mary, b. in 1807; never mar.; living in 1880. 2. Sarah S., b. in 1828; mar. Amos Eangley, Jr., (see fam. 11). Issue: 1st. Mary E., b. about 1868. 2nd. Walter M., b. about 1872. 3. Dorcas, b. about 1836. 260 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, James, Levi. Levi Brackett was born in Berwick, July 16, 1787; married August 18, 1807, Mercy Hall, born April 6, 1789, died April 27, 1880, daughter of Silas and wife, Sarah Clements; was a farmer; home, in North Berwick; died August 24, 1857. Issue: 1. Silas, b. 8 Feb., 1809. See family 23. 2. James, b. 14 Jan., 1811. See family 24. 3. Ann, b. 13 Apr., 1813; mar. in Nov., 1837, Oliver Nutter, b. 29 June, 1812, d. 10 June, 1892, son of Jacob and wife, Elizabeth Johnson, of North Berwick; a farmer in Alfred, Me; she d. 24 Apr., 1900. Issue: 1st. Mary E. Nutter, b. 22 Jan., 1840; mar. S. M. Day; home, in Milford, Mass. Children, Walter C; and Annie, who mar. Kay. 2nd. Joseph B., b. 8 Dec, 1841; mar. Lucy Allen; home, in Boston. Children, Frank and Lucy. 3d. James J., b. 6 Oct., 1843; mar. J F. Day, dau. of Robert and wife, Edna Littlefield; lived in Alfred; now a farmer in Mendon, Mass. Issue: I. Elsworth, b. 15 Oct., 1867. II. Evelyn J., b. 12 Dec, 1869. III. Jennie L. J., b. i6July, 1871. IV. Newton, b. 18 Aug., 1872. V. Grace G., b. 11 May, 1875. VI. Nettie E., b. 6 Sept., 1876. .4th. Oliver G., b. in Apr., 1845; mar. Abbie Gary. 5th. JohnT., b. 27 Aug., 1846; mar. 13 May, 1871, Emma F. Allen; home, in Alfred. Issue: I. Helen N., b. 6 Apr., 1872; mar. 24 Feb., 1897, Harrison H. Fairfield. Child, Harrison N., b. 26 Mar., 1901. II. Carrie M., b. 26 July, 1874; mar. 24 Nov., 1894, Henry E. Wentworth; d. 12 May, 1902. III. George W., b. 26 Apr., 1877. IV. Herbert A., b. 23 Aug., 1879. V. Marcus O., b. 11 Sept., 1882. 4. John, b. 21 Dec. 1815. See family 25. 5. Sarah, b. 13 May, 181 8; mar. George W. Kea3'S; d. in South Berwick, i May, 1881. No issue. 6. Olive, b. 23 May, 1823; mar. Thomas Hammond; is dec; she d. in South Berwick, 30 Oct., 1899. Children, Levi B.; Charles M.; Hattie; and Nettie, who mar. G. H. Hill; all dec. 7. Mary, b. 14 Apr., 1825; d. 21 Sept., 1829. 8. David, b. 14 Mar., 1827; d. 27 Aug., 1829. 9. Levi K., b. 8 Apr., 1832. See family 26. FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, James, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Brackett was born in Berwick, August 17, 1793; resided in North Berwick, where he died February 24, 1869; was a farmer; married (ist) Miriam Gowen, who died; married (2nd) September 14, 1826, Francis Libby, born December 28, 1803, died December 28, 1 87 1, daughter of David and wife, Alice . Issue: 1. Martha, b. in 1817; d. in Oct., 1898. JOHN, OF BERWICK 261 2. Isaac, b. in 1821; never mar.; d. in Aug., 1889. 3. Catharine, b. 5 Aug., 1827; mar. Amos Langley; d. in Apr., 1857. Issue: 1st. Melissa, b. about 1850. 2nd. Fannie, b. about 1852. 3d. Susan, b. about 1856. 4. Eben, b. 27 Aug., 1829; d in Oct.,,1851. 5. Emeline, b. 10 June, 1833; mar. Amos Langlev; d. in Sept., 1859. 6. Libby E., b. 10 Jan., 1836; mar. Martha Hanscom; d. 26 Sept., 1893. Issue: 1st. Catharine, who mar. Currier. 2nd. Eben H., who d. unmar. 3d. Myra A., who mar. Goss. 7. Charles E., b. 17 Apr., 1843. vSee f amity 27. FAMILY NO. 12. " From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John. Daniel, Ivory. Ivory Brackett was born November 25, 1788, in Shapleigh, Me.; his father removed to Wolfboro, N. H.; there he grew to manhood and married, in 1814, Sally Willey, -born September i, 1790, died April 22, 1867, daughter of Nathaniel and wife, Dorothy Quimby, of Wolfboro, N. H. After the birth of his second child, in Wolfboro, he removed to Bingham, Me., then to Blanchard, back to Bingham, then to Waterville, Me., where he died August 23, 1869. Was a farmer, and while he lived in Waterville, a drayman. '"A man of most sterling qualities," writes his daughter, Mrs. Soule, who con- tinues: — "Of a ver}' mild disposition, bearing anything rather than com- plain or quarrel, he was yet most uncompromising in a struggle for the right * * * He was very active in the so-called Washingtonian temperance movement many years ago. He had a most generous heart, always keeping open house for all, but j^et so inflexible was his rule for Sabbath observance that invited guests got only lunch — no cooking or unnecessar}' work ever being done on that day. In relig- ious belief he was a Free Will Baptist, and at the time of his death was deacon of the F. W. church at Fairfield; he was connected with that denomination from early life. The arrival of the 'Morning Star,' the Free Will Baptist organ, was one of the star events of my earliest childhood, when we had very little to read * * * . In person he was above the average height; in his youth I should judge he was six feet; of commanding presence, prominent features and dark sallow complexion. These personal traits have been very marked in many of the family I have met * * * . In our own family and its succeeding generations, so far, every one has married a pro- nounced blonde, and 3^et no blue-eyed child has ever appeared; thej^ all hark back to the black-eyed ancestor. Another family trait is the early blanching of the hair. We are all gra}^ at twenty and white before fifty. His carryall was like a bird's nest for the children peeping out on all sides whenever he was on the road. I believe it was true of my 262 BRACKETT GENEALOGY father that 'none knew him but to love him,' and I am proud and glad to tender this tribute to his memory." It was through the recollections of one of those children who rode in, and clung on behind, his carryall, that the writer was able to find one of his descendants. As the locating, by a genealogist, of a mem- ber of some branches of a family, is the result of accident and chance, it may be of interest and not out of place, to relate how in this instance the whereabouts of one of the two sur\aving children of Ivory Brackett were learned. The story is similar to that of many experi- ences of the kind, with Hke results, in the particular of their turning upon some inconsequential word or act which leads to another and another, until the genealogist, ever with ear and eye open, seizes upon the possible clue or means of aid, and follows, or utilizes the one or the other, to the end, or to good purpose, respectively. One morn- ing in August, 1902, the writer was a passenger on a steamer up the Kennebec and in sight of Gardiner, patiently waiting for the tide to lift the steamer off a sandbar. While sitting on the deck he engaged in conversation an elderly gentleman, a Mr. Fernald, from Watervnlle, Me., who said he had "always lived in Waterville." When asked if he ever knew an Ivory Brackett, he at first said that he never had, and asked to know his business. When told that he was a drayman, Mr. Fernald said: — "Ah! I remember him very well; when I was a boy I used to hang onto his dray — all the children did because he let them." He further recollected that — "he was quite a hand to exhort at meetings, was a good speaker." Also knew that he had daughters but did not know he had sons (sons were several years older than was Mr. Fernald); yes, he well remembered one of the daughters; knew whom she married, and thought he could find her; would try and find where she was living. A postal card addressed to the writer was given him. A few weeks later he wrote a postal, say- ing that a Mr. Soule in Maiden, Mass., could, perhaps, tell what was wanted. Said Mr. Soule was written to, who answered, .saying that Mr. or Mrs. George H. Soule of Fitchburg, Mass., was the person who was searched for. The Soules of Fitchburg were written to. In answer came a letter from Mrs. Silence J. Soule, and the desired data relative to her branch of the family. Issue: 1. Charles T., b. 25 Apr., 1815. See family 28. 2. Nathaniel W., b. 14 Nov., 1816. See family 29. 3. Mary Ann, b. 19 Oct., 1818; never mar.; d. 23 Aug., 1874. 4. lyydia Tasker, b. 6 Sept., 1820; never mar.; d. 12 Jan., 1875. 5. Mehitable Churchill, b. 17 Aug., 1822; mar. John Canney; d. in Feb., i860. Had three children, all of whom d. in infancy. 6. Irena, b. 25 June, 1824; mar. I^eonard Holley; d. in June, 1873. 7. Betsey Crockett, b. 5 Aug., 1828; mar. Charles Warren; d. 6 Sept., 1905. 8. Silence Jane, b. 15 Dec, 1830, in Blanchard, Me.; mar. 4 July, 1852, George Henry Soule, b. in 1830, son of Daniel and wife, Mary Hayden; home, in North Leominster, Mass. Issue: 1st. Elizabeth, b. in 1853; mar. in 1889, George A. Malley; home, in Worcester, Mass. 2nd. Leslie B., b. in 1855; is dec. 3d. Sarah Estelle, b. in 1857; mar. in 1879, George H. Pitcher; home, in Fitchburg, Mass. Issue: JOHN, OF BERWICK 263 I. Edward ly., b. in 1880. II. Henry B., b. in 1882. 4th. Charles Warren, b. in 1862: mar. in 1882, Ellen Glynn; home, in Fitchburg, Mass. Issue: I. Bessie, b. in 1883. To the question, "From what institution of learning are you a graduate," Mrs Soule answered: — "I graduated from the most famous institution of learning in New England, perhaps in the United States, — the little red schoolhouse." Other questions elicited that she had been interested in prison-reform work and in temperance work; had, until the last few years, been an active member of the W. C. T. U. from its beginning. The beautiful composition in her letters, the expression of thought in few and choice words, so simple and con- cise in style, that practice alone could make possible the perfection attained, led the writer to venture one more question, viz.: "Of what literary works are you the author?" To it there was no direct answer. The response was that — "If it were desirable for your book I could furnish a picture of primitive country life three-quarters of a century ago. We hadn't much except happiness, but that was pretty satisfactory." A description of the domestic life of our early ancestors properly constitutes a part of the family history, the life of one being much like the life of another; and there is not a great difference in the domestic life of one who lived two hundred years ago and one who lived but a hundred years ago. Such a description is presented to the reader. It is our fortune to have a word-picture of the domestic life of our ancestors, by an artist who has painted it in the somber and crude, but pleasing, colors of reality, and with unsurpassed excellence in all its details. On reading, from the first to the last paragraph, one is continuously charmed into an exclusive interest as each feature is presented and accurately described in so few words that one can quite well repeat them without review, and in such sim- ple and select diction as to make impossible any confusion of thought. As she saw and knew and remembers it, that primitive life is made known to us with such vivid force and beauty, that, while we read we become impressed in the belief that our ancestors had much to enjoy which we are denied. Primitive Country Life of Seventy-five Years Ago. BY SILENCE J. SOULE. As I sit at my farmhouse window and look across the pleasant fields, I see a row of telegraph poles marking the line of the railroad. A long train from the city passes swiftly by; nearer on the roadway whizzes a motor-car in a cloud of dust; the telephone is at my hand, the mail-box at my door. It is a far cry from these modern conditions to the log house where I was born three-quarties of a century ago. I sometimes won- der whether "I b I," whether I shall not wake presently from my dreamings. 264 BRACKETT GENEALOGY My forebears on both sides were among the very early settlers of New Hampshire, and had their part in the making of colonial history. In those days stout hearts and strong arms were capital enough for any young man and woman to start in life. For example: One morning a j'outh and maiden, neither twenty years old, were married, put on their snow shoes and trudged fearlessly off on their wedding tour, following a spotted line many miles into the unbroken forest, to a solitary log cabin. The next winter there came to them a girl baby, my maternal grandmother, said to be the first white child born in the town of Wakefield, New Hampshire. My father and mother came from homes very much like this and in like manner began for themselves. When mother was married her father had become so forehanded that he could give his daughter a very complete "setting out" — a bed and bedding, chest of drawers, table, six chairs, a new milch cow, six sheep, besides homespun frocks, a white dimity wedding gown and a plaid silk. My father, who had, no doubt, inherited something of the adventurous spirit which led Anthony Brackett to cross the sea, decided to seek his fortune in the wilds of Maine; accordingly, he located on the Kennebec river some fifty miles above Augusta where there was already a small settlement. A century ago, a journe}' of one hundred-fift}' miles was not to be lightly undertaken, it having to be made on foot or horseback over roads hardh' deserving the name; but it could be done. M}^ grandparents several times visited our Maine home, and I remember that twice father and a friend walked to Ne'.v Hampshire to visit their relatives, spending from a week to ten days on the road. With material only too plenty and neighbors to lend a hand, it did not take long to rear a substantial log house with fireplace and chimne}' of field stone, with floor of rifted planks and hearthstone and door-rock in place. An immense back log being rolled into the fireplace with its companion fire stick and a quantity of light wood cunningly placed, the fire was kindled and the new home was established. It must be borne in mind that lighting a fire was not simply scratching a match. If no far-seeing person had brought fire there must be recourse to flint and steel, with which, if you were luck}', 3'ou might get a fire in five minutes. Afterwards the house would be chinked on the outside with clay and moss, the inside hewn smooth and a dresser set up for dishes. A lean-to covered with turf supplied the place of a cellar. When I, being the youngest, can first remember, affairs had so prospered that we lived in a frame house having a best room with braided rugs on the floor and asparagus branches in the fireplace. The best bed stood in one corner gay with its copper-plate coverlet and curtains, and high on the tester sheet were stored precious things out of the way of little folks. Lilacs and cinnamon roses sweetened the early summer air, and in the flower garden, where a corner was reserved for sage, chamomile, catnip, feverfew, and other herbs of power, — hollyhocks, poppies, four-o'clocks, bachelor's-buttons, mari- golds, double buttercups, sweet-williams, spice pinks, and lady's delights rioted and bloomed at their own sweet will. Everybody had to work hard earlj' and late, but there need be no lack of rude plenty; at any rate not when land enough had been JOHN, OF BERWICK 265 cleared to raise corn and potatoes. The virgin soil was very produc- tive, and the fight with bug and blight was not on. The fuel supply was unlimited; there were all kinds of game, furred and feathered, in the woods; fish abounded in river and pond; the sugar maple gave syrup and sugar, the bees, hone}^ and, what was more important, wax for candles. We picked wild berries in their season, drying a quantity for winter use, and laid in a store of nuts. There was little difference between the richest and poorest of us. The rich had broader acres and larger barns; in their houses, another brass kettle or two and more pewter platters shining on the dresser; but all, rich and poor, toiled hard every da}^ the men in the field and the women in the house. There was no leisure class and very little mone5^ We all wore homespun, woolen in winter and linen in summer. Our plaid linens, natural color or white crossed with blue or brown, were very pretty. Lace, knit of bleached linen thread, finished the neck and sleeves of our frocks; for best we wore mitts and stockings of the white linen, knit in fancy open-work patterns. Mother was an expert at the loom and wove towel and table linen in handsome designs, bleaching it on the grass in apple-blossom time if possible. We made or raised so nearly all we used that we were very inde- pendent of the nearest general store seven miles away. I think salt was the onh' very necessary thing we could not provide. We had other things as tea, tobacco, spice, raisins, a sugar loaf and rice, exchanging farm produce for them. The coming of the tin pedlar three or four times a j^ear was a ver}' exciting event. Mother got buttons, pins and needles, fine thread, sometimes a web of cotton sheeting, and we looked with longing eyes at the flowered calicoes and delaines, not knowing that our homespun was much more artistic. My ever increasing wonder is that the days were long enough to do our work. Not long ago a memorial-day orator said: "A people are at their best under the spur of necessity." That's where we were. We early learned that we must work if we would eat and be clothed, — "must find a wa}" or make a way." The school privileges were very limited but there was always some provision. One advantage we had over the much schooled child of to-day, we were book hungry. For that reason we got a good deal out of the short school years. Good manners were required as much as good lessons. Entering the schoolroom, the boys bowed politely to the teacher and the girls courtesied more or less grace- fully. It was expected that every person passed on the road should be saluted, especially strangers. If we were a party, we stood, — • boys on one side of the road, hats off; girls on the other, bowing and court esying. Race suicide did not threaten our community; our family of eight was very small. The average was nearer twelve than ten. Often there were fifteen children, and I know one family that num- bered twenty-two; it is only fair to say that there were two mothers. The fireplace took up one side of our schoolhouse. On two other sides shelves were set against the wall for writing desks. The 26G BRACKETT GENEALOGY seats were long benclies before these desks, the same height for large and small. We went to school over a very bleak, hilly road. If a storm came up in winter we would find father waiting at the schoolhouse door with the ox-sled; everybody going our way snuggling cosily under the warm covers with much nudging and giggling. How pleasant it was when mother, watching for us, flung wide the door and the red heart of the big fire leaped out into the dark and storm! How good the supper tasted! beans and brown bread hot from the oven, boiled dinner on a big blue platter that half covered the table, or perhaps it was potatoes roasted in the ashes, salt fish broiled over the coals with slices of salt pork, brown and crisp, and corn cake baked before the fire. Supper over, unless there was reading or sewing, no candle was lighted. Pitch pine knots were heaped on the fire and mother and the older girls took up their work, generall}^ knitting, while father and the boys made or mended some farming implements, wove baskets or shaved sweet-scented cedar shingles, which we younger ones counted and bunched. Sometimes we practiced writing on big sheets of birch bark with a coal from the fireplace; paper was scarce and quill pens needed frequent mending. Often we roasted apples on the clean-winged hearth, popped corn in the ashes, tending it with long sticks, or just talked and laughed about nothing, being happy. Church privileges were also scanty and prized in proportion. Any itinerant minister giving out notice of a Sunday service at the schoolhouse would be sure of an attentive audience. Men, women and children sat patienth' on the hard benches listening to sermons for hours. A very stern and uncompromising gospel was dealt out to us, well suited to the needs of those hardy pioneers, before whose ax and firebrand barbarous nature was slowl)^ retreating. Soft words were not for such as these. They expected to fight for salvation even as they fought for subsistence. The bearer of a milder message would have fallen under grave suspicion of being unsound in doctrine. Besides our school books we had the Bible, Pilgrim's Progress, almanacs and our weekly paper, "The Morning Star." Words can- not describe the eagerness with which we awaited its coming, the interest with which we read its prosey columns, the delight with which we learned and recited the rhymes in the poet's corner. The paper went the rounds of the neighborhood and was then carefulh- put away; to have torn or burned it would have been a sacrilege. For amusements, we had in the fall the paring and husking bees, happily combining work and play. I can think of nothing pleasanter than the romping games and dancing on the big barn floor by the light of the harvest moon. The spelling book was our literary entertainment. There was great rivalry between districts and good spellers were held in honor. Recitations and singing began the evening but the interest all cen- teied in the spelling contest. Cheeks flushed and eyes grew bright as one after another were "spelled down," and the excitement reached its lieight when onl}^ one on each side was left to contend. Of course we had a singing school. Everybody went and sang heartily in or out of time. One ver}^ pleasant thing about these gatherings was that they included everybody, young and old, all having a good time together. JOHN, OF BERWICK 267 A clever knack of putting together rhymes, hitting of local events, made father a very welcome guest on any occasion where speeches were made. He was always in demand at the "raisings" to "name the building." These happy days all too quickly sped. The roving spirit had descended upon my younger brother and he made his way to Boston, whither he was soon followed by my older sisters. Then indeed we began to get in touch with the big world through their letters, which were well worth the twenty cents we paid for postage, and the won- derful things they brought to us. We began to wear calico and cashmere and mother went grandly in a pair of rubbers, the admira- tion and despair of all beholders. Think of it! not a half dozen per- sons in the neighborhood had ever seen rubbers! In 1848, I made my first visit to Boston. The railroad had then been extended to Waterville and the journey was made in a day, which now takes five hours. About this time the exodus from the country to town began. It seemed almost cruel to leave those farms so hardly gained; but the larger life of the city wooed and our j-oung men were won. The golden West beckoned and they followed. I have observed that old people, live much in the past. As I grow older I find myself turning oftener to the days in the old home. I hear the patter and the prattle of childish feet and voice; light step and laugh of youth and maid; sober footfall and serious word of man and matron; the slowing step and failing voice of age. All, all are gone! I alone am left of "The dear home faces whereupon The fitful firelight paled and shone; Hence forward, listen as I will The voices of that hearth are still. ' How strange it seems with so much gone, Of life and love to still live on." FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony-, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Miles, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born in Berwick, December 16, 1777; mar- ried Susan Brown, who died November 22, 1805; married (2nd) Jane Fernald, who died March 15, 1815; married (3d) Joanna Hall, who died September 26, 1844; lived in Berwick to subsequently to 1830; moved to Kennebec county where he died January 29, 1842; buried in town of Albion. Issue: 1. Jacob, b. 5 Nov., 1800. See family 30. 2. Asa, b. 3 Dec, 1803; d. 9 Aug., 1841. 3. Charles, b. i Nov., 1805; d. i Nov., 1805. 4. Melinda, b. 29 Feb., 1812; mar. 3 Nov., 1833, Samuel Clem- ents, b. in 1805; lived in Palmyra in i860; she d. 2 Mar., 1887. Had Justin ly., 1836; Joseph F., 1837; Martha A., 1841, mar. Barnum; Mary A., 1841, d. before 1898] Charles W., 1846; Sarah J., 1845; Albion S., 1852; Ella M., 1855, mar. Creighton. 5. Samuel, Jr., b. 2 Aug., 1819. See family No. 31. 6. Susan, b. 2 Apr., 1821; mar. 5 Jan., 1848, David Hayes. 268 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 7. Jane, b. 2 Apr.. 1821; mar. 28 Apr., 1838, Oliver Clements, b. in 1812. Children, Celesta A., 1842; Cynthia J., 1844; Lucinda L., 1846; John F., 1849; William O., 1851; Alfred L.. 1852. 8. Miles, b. 10 Mar., 1823; never mar. 9. John, b. 30 Dec., 1824; d. 21 Sept., 1825. 10. William, b. 6 Aug., 1826. See family 32. 11. lyois, b. 19 Aug., 1828; mar. 22 Jan., 1848, Benjamin Her- som, son of John and wife, Eunice Knox; b. 12 Sept., 1816, d. 24 Mar., 1896, was a farmer; home, Lebanon, Me. Issue: 1st. John A. C, b. 25 Mar., 1849; home, Lowell, Mass. 2nd. Betsey Clark, b. 26 July, 1852. 3d. Richard E., b. 20 Jan., 1856; mar. 10 May, 1885, Cora T. Hersom; home, Chelsea, Mass. 4th. Cynthia, b. 19 Nov., 1859; mar. 10 May, 1879, Thomas W. Peavey; home, East Rochester, Mass. 5th. Sarah F., b. 4 Mar., 1862; mar. 17 Nov., 1877, Orin Her- sam; home, Lebanon Center, Me. Issue: I. Allie D., b. 14 Mar., 1879. II. Ethel A., b.'io Sept., 1882. III. Frank A., b. 20 May, 1885. ()th. William F., b. 11 Aug., 1867; mar. 20 Oct., 1893, Marj- F. Dearborn; home, Rochester, N. H. Issue: I. Clara Hersom, b. 8 Nov., 1897. 7th. Mattie L., b. 9 Mar., 1870. 8th. Fred A., b. 19 Nov., 1872. 12. L3'dia, b. 19 June, 1831; mar. 2 Mar., 1853, Charles Lord of Palmyra . 13. Betsey R., b. 3 June, 1833; mar. John Dearborn; d. 26 June, 1856. 14. Mark F., b. 10 Apr., 1836; mar. Frances Wyman; lived in Bangor, Me.; had son William H., a dentist, in Crawford, N. J. 15. Susan C, b. 4 Sept., 1838; home, in Boston, Mass. FAMILY NO. 14. From Famil}' No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Miles, Miles, Jr. Miles Brackett, Jr., was born September 26, 1780, in Berwick; moved to Detroit, Me., subsequently to 1820, where he died June 6, 1834; was a farmer; married February 14, 1803, Sarah Hurd, born in 1783, died in 1869, daughter of Joseph and wife, Sarah Wentworth; he was son of Benjamin Hurd (son of James and wife, Deborah, son of Benjamin, son of John), born August 2, 1715, in Dover, N. H., and wife, Mary Willey, daughter of Samuel and wife, Sarah, of Dur- ham, N. H. Issue: 1. Hiram, b. in 1803. See family 33. 2. Susan, b. in 1805, in Berwick; mar. in 1828, Thomas Staples; d. in 1829. 3. Anna, b. in 1808, in Berwick; d. in 1827. 4. Betsey, b. in 1812, in Berwick; mar. in 1821, Thomas Pray; d. in 1871. 5. Lydia, b. in 1815; mar. in 1837, Isaac Goodwin; d. in 1852. 6. Joseph, b. in 1821; unmar. in 1880. JOHN, OF BERWICK 269 7. Charles O., b. i Jan., 1823. See family 34. 8. Anna M., b. in 1827. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Miles, John. John Brackett was born January 28, 1785, in Berwick; lived in Palmyra, Me., where he died July 7, 1869; was a farmer; married in 1806, Susan Hurd, born June 20, 1787, died in 1869, daughter of Joseph Hurd and wife, Sarah Wentworth (see family 14). Issue: 1. George, b. 6 Apr., 1807; d. 10 May, 1873, in Madison, N. H.; was mar.; had one dau. who d. in Berwick. 2. Ivory, b. 30 Aug., 181 1. See family 35. 3. Jane, b. 17 Apr., 1814; mar. Jefferson Goodwin, of Palmyra. 4. Sophia, b. 12 Sept., 1820; mar. George D. Waterhouse, of Palmyra; d. 6 Oct., 1896. 5. Sybil A., b. 25 Oct., 1825; mar. Joseph Lord. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Miles, David. David Brackett, was born July 18, 1793, in North Berwick; a farmer in Wakefield, N. H., where he died November 29, 1871; married February 12, 1818, Nancy Fernald, born July 8, 1796, died March 2, 1882. Issue: 1. Jane, b. 13 Nov., 1818; d. 25 Feb., 1835. 2. Daniel, b. 18 Dec, 1820; mar. Hannah Cook; d. 15 Apr., 1 88 1. Issue: 1st. Sarah Putnam, b. 22 Aug., 1846. 2nd. Jennie, b. 19 Aug., 1850. 3d. Daniel, b. 24 July, 1862. 3. Miriam, b. 26 Nov., 1824; d. 5 Sept., 1828. 4. Charles E., b. 2 Nov., 1828. See family 36. 5. Miles, b. 26 Mar., 1832; d. 22 Sept., 1863. 6. John H., b. 20 Apr., 1834; home, in Sanbornville, N. H. 7. David F., b. 28 Nov., 1836; home, in Springfield, Mass. 8. Asa M., b. 14 Dec, 1839. See family 37. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Nathan, Nathan. Nathan Brackett was born in 1784, in Berwick; lived in Shap- leigh, and in Clinton, Kennebec county, Me., in which latter place he died; was a farmer; married Susannah Holt ; served in war of 1812. Enlisted May 29, 1811, in 3d regiment, 2nd brigade, 8th divi- sion, militia of Massachusetts. Pensioned on account of injury to hip received in September, 1814; w^as appointed ensign May 21, 181 1. Issue: 1. Miriam, never mar.; d. at the age of 86. 2. Eaura, d. in infancy. 270 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. Laura, mar. Mark Bates; is dec; had 3 children. 4. Martha, mar. Alfred Wood; is dec; lived in Winslow; had a large family. 5. Susan, mar. Clarendon Wood; is dec; lived in Benton, Me. 6. Hannah, mar. Dexter; lived in Sangerville, Me.; is dec. 7. Nathan, d. when at the age of 16. 8. Achsah, mar. Newcomb; is dec. 9. Abigail, mar. Harvey; lived in Clinton; is dec. 10. Daniel, born in Clinton; mar. 12 Sept., 1864, Irene M. Brackett (see fam. 30); home, in Detroit. Issue: 1st. Florence M., b. 23 May, 1869. 2nd. Louis F., b. 6 Nov., 1870. 11. Pluma, mar. Leander Eastman; is dec. 12. Nathan, d. in infancy. 13. Benjamin, b. 16 Mar., 1829. See family 38. FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Nathan, John. John Brackett was born April 11, 1787, in Shapleigh, now Acton, Me., where he always lived; was a tanner and farmer; died July 24,- 1854; married April 8, 1810, Polly Sharp, born March 7, 1789, died March 21, 1861, daughter of Samuel and wife, Betsey Woodsum, of Acton. Issue: 1. Paulina, b. 18 Mar., 181 1; d. 30 Apr., 1816. 2. Mary, b. 6 April, 1813; mar. David Libby, b. 30 Mar., 1808, in Lebanon, Me., d. 16 Oct., 1862, in Brownfield, Me., son of James L., and wife, Hannah Woodsum; home, in Acton; she d. 2 Maj-, 1849. Issue: 1st. James W., b. 2 Aug., 1833; d. i Jan., 1853. 2nd. Naomi B., b. 16 Jan., 1838; d. 4 Aug., 1843. 3d. Mary A., b. in June, 1842; d. 4 Mar., 1843. 4th. George E., b. 17 Mar., 1846. 3. Nathan, b. 10 Mar., 1815. See family 39. 4. Eliza, b. 17 Sept., 1817; mar. 4 June, 1837, Horace Bodwell, b. 4 Oct., 1816; home, in Acton. Issue: 1st. John B., b. 5 Oct., 1838; mar. Charlotte Emerk; home, in Harriman, Tenn. 2nd. Mary E., b. 5 Apr., 1840; mar. N. L. Butler; home, in Acton, Me. 3d. Miriam B., b. 9 Feb., 1842; mar. Dr. P. C. Garvin; lived in Frankfort, Kansas; is dec. 4th. Phebe M., b. 23 Dec, 1843; mar. E. N. Watson; lived in Lynn, Mass.; is dec. 5th. Julia B., b. 3 Dec, 1845; is dec. 6th. Horace J., b. 7 Mar., 1848; mar. Josie Ricker; home, in Lynn, Mass. 7th. Frank D., b. 20 Mar., 1851; mar. Temperance B. Gowing; home, in Acton. 8th. Fred K., b. 23 Dec, 1853; mar. Jennie Hutchins; home, n Acton, Me. JOHN, OF BERWICK 271 5. Jane, b. 20 June, 1820; mar. 27 Oct., 1839, Leonard Went- worth, b. 8 Apr., 1813; she d. 11 Oct., 1877. Issue: 1st. Martin Van Buren, b. 2 Oct., 1841; mar. 5 Mar., 1869, Ora Lord, dau. of Charles C; he d. in 1870. 2nd. Edward A., b. 14 Aug., 1843, mar. 16 May, 1875, Fanny Lary, dau. of Stephen. Had Lill)^ b. 24 June, 1876. 3d. Martha J., b. 4 May, 1846; mar. 24 Oct., 1875, Stephen Marsh, of Acton. Had Forest J., b. 5 Sept., 1876. 4th. Crosby L., b. 28 Jan., 1849. 5th. John B., b. 4 Nov., 1855. 6. Martha, b. 23 Nov., 1822; mar. Ephraim Wentworth. Chil- dren, Augusta; Harry; Rose; Orville. 7. Naomi, b. 29 Apr., 1825; d. 6 Oct., 1827. 8. Draxy, b. 17 Oct., 1827; mar. Luther Godding. Children, Herbert; Howard; Charles. FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Th'omas, Samuel. Samuel, John. Nathan, James H. James Hurd Brackett was born in 1790, in Acton, Me.; married Hannah Brazier; lived for a time in Clinton; served in the war of 1812, enlisted April 17, 1813. in Captain Robert Douglas' company, 34th United States infantry, for the term of one year, which he served; discharged at Platsburg, N. Y.; was in battle of Chabeaugay in October, 1813; allowed pension in 1831, at which time he was a resident of Kennebec count}'. Issue: 1. John, who died in infancy. 2. Benjamin, d. unmar. subsequently to 1850. 3. George W., who d. in the army; was perhaps the George W. Brackett who served in company G., 7th Me. vol. inf. 4. Phoeba, who mar. David Clough. Issue: 1st. Edward. 2nd. Nettie, who mar. John Forem. 3d. Hannah, who mar. Edward Soule. 4th. Lizzie, who mar. Lockhart Hayes. 5th. Frank, who died at the age of 14 years. 5. Franklin H., b. 16 July, 1836. See family 40. 6. Mary Elizabeth, b. 28 Feb., 1839; mar. in 1861. Charles J. Grifhn, son of Joseph and wife, Sarah Jane Parker; home, in Port- land. Issue: 1st. Hattie, born 1862, mar. William Brazier; had Augustus; Chester; Joseph; and Arthur William. 2nd. Walter Brackett, born in 1864; mar. Maud Moss. 3d. Alice, born 1880; mar. Joseph P. Prahm, a mariner, son of Joseph William; home, in Portland. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, Moses, Moses, Jr. Moses Brackett, Jr., was born in 1792, in New Hampshire, prob- ably in the town of Milton; removed to town of Clinton, Kennebec 272 BRACKETT GENEALOGY county; Me., where he died subsequently to i860; was a farmer; married Abigail Brackett (see family 5.) Issue: 1. Phebe, b. 26 Jan., 1821; mar. Israel H. Richardson, farmer and cattle drover, b. 17 Dec, 1817, d. 17 June, 1898, son of Israel and wife, Sarah Wells, of Benton, Me.; always lived in Clinton. Issue: 1st. Emma F., b. 12 Dec, 1845; mar. John W. Walker, son of Ivory and wife, Betsey Titcomb; home, in East Fairfield, Me. Issue: I. Lidie M., b. 26 Oct., 1870; telegraph operator. II. Guy I., b. 28 July, 1872; d. i Dec, 1876. III. Ivor}', b. 21 Oct., 1873; d. 5 Dec, 1876. IV. Floy E., b. 21 July, 1882. 2nd. Moses I., b. 17 Nov., 1847; mar. Eulu Holt. Children, Earl; Maud; Arietta; Blaine; Eee; Emma. 3d. Albion F., b. 5 Dec, 1849. 4th. Abbie J., b. 5 Mar., 1852; mar. 8 Nov., 1874, George L. Ricker. Had sons, Ra}^ C. and Dwight. 5th. Nathan, b. 6 June, 1855; is dec. 2. John, b. 14 Sept., 1822; never mar.; d. 4 May, 1856. 3. Moses, b. 23 Jan., 1825; never mar.; d. 7 Sept., 1879. 4. Mary E., b. 25 Feb., 1827; d. 28 Aug., 1827. 5. Betsey J., b. 4 Aug., 1830; d. 25 Mar., 1854. 6. Abigail, b. 10 Nov., 1833; mar. Warren Burrill; home, in Clinton. 7. Aaron, b. 12 July, 1834; d. 19 Jan., 1837. 8. Miriam, b. 15 Dec, 1840; d. i Oct., 1862. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2L From B'amily No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, John, James, John, John. John Brackett was born June 4, 1803, in Parsonsfield, Me.; re- sided all his life in Parsonsfield; was closely associated with its pub- lic affairs; county treasurer from 1856-9 and selectman 1835-9; ^ farmer; died February 4, 1886. Married March 23, 1827, Jemima L. Lord, born Juh' 10, 1802, died in 1893, daughter of Reuben Wentworth Eord and wife, Patience Brackett (see division 11, family i), was son of Abraham Lord; he died in 1783, married Betsey Davis of Portsmouth, was son of Captain Samuel Lord; he was born June 14, 1689, died before 1765, married in Kittery, October 19, 1710, Martha Wentworth, was son of Nathan; he married November 22, 1678, Martha Tozier. Martha Wentworth was born February 9, 16S4; was daughter of Paul (and wife Catharine ); he was born about 1655; died 1750, was son of the immigrant, Elder William Wentworth who was in America in Juh', 1639. Perhaps Martha Tozier was daughter of Richard Tozier, Jr.; he married July 3, 1656, Judith Smith, Deputy Governor Bellingham officiating. Richard Tozier, Jr., was twice captured and carried to Canada by the Indians, and his wife JOHN, OF BERWICK 273 three times, twice with him; there are many traditions about her exploits with the Indians. One was — and I have heard my father relate the story many times — that a party of Indians came upon her while she was boiling soap; at short range she let fly the hot soap by the ladleful on the naked bodies of the redskins. Richard Tozier, Jr., was son of Sergeant Richard Tozier, Sr., killed October i6, 1675, with Isaac Botts, at Tozier's garrison house in Berwick. Issue: 1. John Wentworth, b. 21 Apr., 1828; a manufacturer of pianos; mar. 24 Dec, 1862, Rhoda F. B. Hoyt, b. 24 Oct., 1842, d. 20 Oct., 1863, dau. of Dr. Enos and wife, Grace R. Crosby; resides in Boston. 2. Cyrus Fogg, b. 24 June, 1833, in Parsonsfield; chemist; M. D.; LIv. D.; prepared for college at common schools and Parsonsfield academy, graduated from Bowdoin college, class of 1859; studied medicine at the Maine Medical school from which he graduated, class of 1863; in same year was appointed to a chair of instruction in Bowdoin college; continued in its service until 1873, in which year he accepted the Henry professorship of physics ■at Princeton university which he still holds; is officer and member of several scientific asso- ciations and is author of text-book on physics and chemistry. Mar. 28 Dec, 1864, Alice A. Briggs of Amesbury, Mass., d. Aug. 17, 1885, dau. of Richard and wife, Roberts. No issue. 3. Susan Elizabeth, b. 30 Apr., 1840; mar. Alfred Brown of Wolfboro, N. H. 4. Emily Adelaide, b. 22 Oct., 1841; lives in Parsonsfield. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel,. John, James, James, James. James Brackett was born in Parsonsfield, June i, 1805; was a farmer and mechanic; lived in Portland, later in Boston; died June 5, 1848; married in 1829, Betsey Barker, born March i, 1805, died October 26, 1880, daughter of Ezra and wife, Betsey Seavey, of Lim- erick, Me. Issue: 1. Mary Perry, mar. Anthony Alvarez of Cuba; d. 14 Nov., 1S80, in Lawrence, Mass. No issue. 2. Irene Cole, mar. John Delgado of Cuba; d. 6 Dec, 1881, in Lawrence, Mass. Issue: 1st. Leonora, who mar.; has children; lives in Cuba. 2nd. Charlotte Elizabeth, who lives in Lawrence, Mass. 3. Ann Cartland, b. 3 Mar., 1835; lives in Lawrence. The fol- lowing is from her pen in letter under date of September, 1904. "How much is rushed into a lifetime! Births and deaths, hopes and fears, disappointments and successes — all weave the warp of life; and when we lay it down few mourn, none joy, and the world moves on. 'The world is for those who come after.' " 4. John Brackett, mar. Emma Fessenden of Boston, Mass.; d. 19 Nov., 1880, in Lawrence. No issue. 5. James Edwin, d. at the age of seven years, in Parsonsfield. 274 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 23. From Famil}^ No. lo. Descent: Anthonj^ Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, L,evi, Silas. Silas Brackett was born February 8, i8og, in North Berwick; was a carpenter; resided in Bangor where he died May 24, 1877; married Abigail Richardson, born about 18 16. Issue: 1. Isaac J., b. about 1835; was lost at sea. 2. Boardman, b. about 1837; is dec. 3. Charles H., b. about 1840; is dec. 4. Mercy A., b. about 1844; mar. Lewis Holt; is dec. 5. Charles. 6. Joel, resides in Holden; is mar. and has children. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Levi, James. James Brackett was born Januar)^ 181 1, in North Berwick; was a farmer; lived in Bradford, where he died May 19, 1859; married Sep- tember 22, 1833, in Lebanon, Me., Sally Gowin, born in 1813, died June 15, 1886, daughter of James and wife, Dorothj^ Bra}', of Brad- ford. Issue: 1. David, b. 27 Nov., 1834. See family 41. 2. Freeman, b. in 1840; was a soldier in the civil war; d. in Salisbury prison, in North Carolina. 3. Ellen M., b. in Oct., 1844; mar. Greenleaf Twombly; home, in Gardiner, Me. Children, Emma J.; Herbert F.; Alma M.; Myra V. 4. Manly G., b. 9 Dec, 1854. See family 42. FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Levi, John. John Brackett was born in North Berwick, December 21, 1815; was a farmer; always lived in North Berwick; died January i, 1883; married in Dec, 1840, Olive Fall, born May 4, 1820, died March 30, 1873, daughter of Humphrey and wife, Sally Abbott. Issue: 1. Humphrey F., b. 10 Apr., 1841; is a physician and locomotive engineer; home, in Brighton, Mass.; mar. 25 June, 1870, Martha A. Jones, b. 23 Aug., 1841, dau. of James, Jr., and wife, Martha E. Goodwin, of Lebanon, Me. Issue: 1st. Annie J., b. 3 Sept., 1873; d. 28 July, 1894. 2. David H., b. 29 May, 1843. See family 43. 3. Clara A., b. i Oct., 1849; mar. Amos F. Bartlett; d. Feb. 13, 1888, in Concord, N. H. 4. Ellen A., b. i May, 1853; mar. Fred L. Pierce; home, in Leb- anon, Me. 5. Mary O., b. 5 Mar., 1859; d. 29 Oct., 1874. JOHN, OF BERWICK 275 FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. lo. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Levi, Levi K. Levi K. Brackett was born April 8, 1832, in North Berwick; is a farmer and carpenter; has lived in South Berwick; home, in Ber- wick; supplied a great deal of data relative to the descendants of James of Berwick; married May 24, 1856, Ann B. Given, born Sep- tember 6, 1830, in St. Albans, Me., is deceased, daughter of Sam- uel and wife, Hannah . Issue: 1. Carrie M., b. 14 Apr., 1859; d. 29 Jan., 1897. 2. Lizzie A., b. 18 May, i860; mar. 15 Oct., 1884, M. Elmer Roberts of Danville, Va., who d. 22 Sept., 1893. Issue: 1st. Verne D., b. 28 Aug., 1887, in Danville. 2nd. Milton E., b. 26 Jan., 1889, in Danville. 3. L. Bert, b. 13 July, 1863. See family 44. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. ir. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Ebenezer, Charles L. Charles L. Brackett was born April 17, 1843; is a mechanic; home, in North Berwick village; married December i, 1869, Marj- A. Roberts, born May 6, 1841, daughter of Aaron H. and wife, Jane Stone, of Berwick. Issue: 1. Fannie E., b. 21 Feb., 1871; mar. 25 Oct., 1893, John W. Nowell, who d. 16 Dec, 1903. Issue: 1st. Herbert Brackett, b. 30 June, 1896. 2nd. John Roger, b. 22 Oct., 1898. 3d. Dorothy, b. 27 Feb., 1901. 4th. Olive Esther, b. 22 Mar., 1903. 2. Fred H., b. 18 June, 1875; mar. 28 Nov., 1891, Lillian G. Moulton; home, in North Berwick. 3. Arthur A., b. 15 May, 1877; mar. 25 Nov., 1903, Alice N. Littlefield; home, in North Berwick. 4. Leslie L., b. 30 July, 1881. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 12. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Daniel, Ivory, Charles T. Charles Thurston Brackett was born April 25, 1815; married Serena Mclntyre; he died November 6, 1861. Issue: 1. Charles Albert, b. about 1838; is dec; mar. Nancy Dutton; had one child, which is dec. 2. Mary D., b. about 1849; mar. John Gowan, who is dec; had three children, all of whom are dec. FAMILY NO. 29. From Family No. 12. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Daniel, Ivory, Nathaniel W. Nathaniel Willey Brackett was born November 14, 1816; mar- ried Martha McCausland; he died January 12, 1863. Issue: 276 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1. Sarah C, b. about 1844; mar. Thomas Waterman; had Alfred. 2. George L., b. about 1848; mar. Effie Partridge; no issue. 3. Frank W., b. about 1856; mar. Lizzie Cook; had Carl. 4. Nathaniel W., b. about 1858; mar. Clara . Children, Roy and Isa. All of this famil}' live in Brookline, Mass. FAMILY NO. 30. * From Family No. 13. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, Samuel, Jacob. Jacob Brackett was born November 5, 1800, in Berwick; was a farmer; married February 22, 1827, Hannah Chase of Lebanon, born October 12, 1807, died May 6, 1890; he died October 22, 1882. Issue: 1. Charles C, b. 5 Feb., 1829. See family 45. 2. Irene M., b. 23 Nov., 1831, in Albion, Kennebec CO., Me.; mar. Daniel Brackett (see fam. 17). 3. Ansel W., b. 10 Feb., 1833, in Albion; mar. 6 July, 1854, Frances O. Brackett (see fam. 33); mar. (2nd) in Mar., 1862, Angelia J. Gerard of Detroit; he d. 19 Dec, 1888. 4. Martha J., b. 16 Aug., 1834, in Albion. 5. Hartwell J., b. 2 June, 1836, in Albion; mar. 28 Aug., 1864, Mary A. Goodale of Canaan, Me., b. 12 Apr., 1843; home, in Pitts- field, Me. Issue: 1st. Emma Louise, b. 8 Feb., 1868; d. 8 Mar., 1868. 2nd. Maude Elena, b. 20 Aug., 1873. FAMILY NO. 31. From Family No. 13. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, Samuel, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born August 2, 1819. In 1838, he com- menced working for a Mr. Fisher, in a tanning mill in the state of Maine, and continued in the employ of members of the Fisher family for nearly sixty j-ears. In the forties he went to Trenton, New Jer- sey, where he has since continuously resided. The firm of Fisher and Norris engaged in the manufacture of anvils and tools; he worked for the firm as a machinist, and later was employed by the firm as superintendent of its property. Though he has met with accidents by which he lost some of his toes and fingers, he is spry and active in his old age. For over a quarter of a century he held the office of recorder in Palestine commandery. No. 4, Knights Tem- plars. He married April 3, 1839, Abigail Judkins, born March 10, 1821, died March 24, i860, daughter of Enoch P. and wife, Abigail Shaw; married (2nd) November 12, 1861, Adaline B. Shaw, born May 14, 1833, daughter of Benjamin and wife, Martha Harvey. Issue: 1. Arabella M., b. 29 Apr., 1840; mar. in July, 1858, James B. Clugston; home, in Trenton, N. J. Children, Alice J.; John C; Adaline; Miriam; Norris; Howard; Cora. 2. Sarah H., b. 28 June, 1842; d. 5 Mar., 1906; mar. 7 Feb., 1859, Alfred Sweeney, b. 31 Jan., 1837, son of Edward and wife, Margaret Skillman, of Princeton, N. J., manufacturer of iron and steel; have resided in Trenton, Philadelphia, Nashua; home, in Brooklyn. Issue: JOHN, OF BERWICK 277 1st. Alfred L,., b. 13 June, i860; mar. 30 Jviiie, 1884, lyizzie Juloff; home, in I^iberty, N. Y. Issue: I. S. Alfred, b. 8 Aug., 1887. II. Thomas, b. 29 May, 1890. III. Hattie A., b. 18 Jan., 1892. IV. Edward S., b. 4 Apr., 1895. 2nd. Abigail B., b. 31 July, 1861; mar. in 1892, David C. Thompson; home, in Brooklyn. Issue: I. Sarah M., b. 26 Feb., 1893. II. Marion H., b. 25 Mar., 1897. 3d. Ella M., b. 26 Apr., 1864; d. 27 May, 1883. 4th. Harriet T., b. 23 Apr., 1865; mar. 4 Sept., 1899, Wm. N. Hard)^ 5th. Angelette H.. b. 29 July, 1867. 3. Ellen R., b. 12 Dec, 1843; d. 3 Mar., 1848. 4. Frances A., b. 19 Feb., 1846: mar. 30 May, 1872, James R. Falion, b. 14 Sept., 1845, son of Marcus and wife, Mary Lewis, of Brooklj'n; is a steam pilot; home, in Brookljai. Issue: 1st. Margaret L., b. 4 Mar., 1873; mar. 7 June, 1893, William A. Kloeppel; home, in Brooklyn. 2nd. Sarah S., b. 19 Feb., 1875;^ d. 25 Oct., 1876. 3d. Samuel B., b. 30 Apr., 1878T 4th. George M., b. 16 Dec, 1882. 5. L,ydia ly., b. 19 Mar., 1849; mar. 9 Sept., 1869, Theodore L,. Cory, b. 31 Mar., 1844, son of Silas D. and wife, Julia Stiles, of Mor- ristown, N. J.; is a bookkeeper; home, in Hutchinson, Kan. Issue: 1st. Grace B., b. 18 Oct., 1870; d. 19 Mar., 1874. 2nd. Lewis B., b. 16 Feb., 1872; mar. 19 Sept., 1895, Nellie George; have son, George L., b. 7 June, 1898. 3d. Emma, b. 28 Feb., 1874. 4th. Samuel B., b. 25 Jan., 1876. 6th. Benjamin J., b. 26 Feb., 1881. Gth. Abbie J., b. i Oct., 1886. 7th. Zenita E., b. 19 Apr., 1891. 6. Abigail J., b. 21 Jan., i860; d. 24 June, i860. 7. Samuel Shaw, b. 11 May, 1863; d. 14 May, 1863. 8. Pauline S., b. 3 Mar., 1868; home, in Trenton, N. J. FAMILY NO. 32. From F^'amily No. 13. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, Samuel, William. William Brackett was born August 6, 1826, in Berwick, Me.; is a machinist; has lived in Lowell, Mass.; home, in Trenton, N. J.; married February 6, 1854 3 Sarah E. Went worth, born September 6, 1833, died February 14, 1885, daughter of Freeman P., of Boston and wife, Rebecca Tinkham, of Lowell, Mass. Issue: 1. William H., b. in 1856; d. in 1858. 2. Edward Hall, b. 8 Feb., i860; mar. 5 June, 1883, Clara Bunt- ing; d. 22 Apr., 1 89 1. Issue: 1st. William Hall, b. 3 May, 1884. 2nd. Loanthe Corey, b. 16 Dec, 1890. 3. Harry Wentworth, b. 11 Jan., 1864; d. 15 June, 1889. 278 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 4. Lydia Jane, b. in 1866; d. in 1867. 5. Emma Porter, b. 10 Sept., 1868; mar. 22 Oct., 1891, David Mackey; home, in Trenton, N. J. Issue: 1st. Lelia Elizabeth, b. 2 Ma}^ 1893; d. 21 Dec., 1898. 2nd. Norman Howell, b. 18 June, 1896. 6. Stella La Moyue, b. 16 Dec, 1872; d. 9 Mar., 1874. FAMILY NO. 33. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, Miles, Jr., Hiram. Hiram Brackett was born in 1803, in Berwick; was a farmer; home, in Detroit, Somerset count^^ Me., where he died; married in 1827, Melinda Clements, born in 1810. Issue: 1. Mary C, b. in 1827, in North Berwick; d. in 1846. 2. Susan A. S., b. in 1829, in Detroit, Me.; unmar. in 1880. 3. Sarah E., b. in 1832; mar. Daniel Keniston. Issue: 1st. Ernest Charles, b. in 1853; mar. in 1878, Carrie F. Ostrum of Omaha, Neb. Children, ArthurE.; AlfredH.; Fannie; Gertrude. 2nd. Francis Ansel, b. in 1857; mar. in 1887, Ida May Hoffman. 4. Francis Olive, b. in 1834; mar. Ansel W. Brackett (see fam. 30); she d. 25 Sept., 1857. Child d. at time of the mother's death. On the tombstone at their grave, is inscribed — "A friend, a wife, a mother dear, With her sweet babe lies buried here." 5. Orminda J., b. in 1835; never mar.; d. in 1883. 6. Dorothy A., b. in 1837; mar. in 1862, G. H. Heath; home, in West Medford. Issue: 1st. Alban Roscoe, b. in 1863. 2nd. George Lincoln, b. in 1866; mar. in 1891, Carrie A. Shep- herd; had Violet and Gardner. 3d. Grace May, b. in 1867. 4th. Bertel Waldron, b. in 1868; mar. in 1893, Minnie Ray; home, in Rosendale, Mass.; had Dorothy, b. in 1894; Katharine, b. in 1899. 7. Ellen C, b. in 1839. 8. Roxanna, b. in 1841; mar. in 1863, E. G. Lord. Issue: 1st. Harry, b. in 1865; d. in 1865. 2nd. Effie Evangeline, b. in 1867. 9. Hiram Roscoe, b. 26 Ma)-, 1841. See family 46. 10. Almira L., b. in 1844; mar. in 1871, C. W. Clement; d. in 1879. 11. Miriam C, b. in 1847; died in 1849. FAMILY NO. 34. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, Miles, Jr., Charles O. Charles O. Brackett was born January 21, 1823, in Berwick; lived in Detroit, Me., where he died May 15, 1899; was a farmer; married February 23, 1846, Judith Grant, born January 4, 1825, died June 30, 1895, daughter of David and wife, , of Shapleigh, Me. Issue: JOHN, OF BERWICK 279 1. Arthur Francisco, b. 6 Feb., 1851; mar. 18 Dec, 1875, Edwina A. Berr}^ b. 11 May, 1855, dau. of Stephen and wife, Lucy M. Foss, of Machias, Me.; is superintendent of a cotton mill in Riverport, R. I. Issue: 1st. A. Chester, b. 24 Nov., 1886. 2. Clarence C, b. 13 May, 1856. 3. Charles A., b. i July, i860; d. i Aug., 1861. FAMILY NO. 35. From Family No. 15. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, John, Ivory. Ivory Brackett was born August 30, 1811; was a fanner; liv^ed in Palmyra where he died at an advanced age; was much reverenced by friends and relatives and a favorite with all who knew him; he married November 23, 1834, Mary Gowen, born October 5, 1812; died May 29, 1865. Issue: 1. John O., b. 28 Jan., 1836; lived in Benton, Me.; served in the civil war as major of 22nd Maine vol. inf., from i Dec, 1862, to 14 Aug., 1863; mar. lyucinda ^g^ootfd. 2 Apr., 1874. p^AuL^ 2. Susan A., b. 9 Nov., 1838; home, in Palmyra. 3. Isaac S., b. 17 Sept., 1840; d. in Sept., 1853. 4. George O., b. 30 Jan., 1843; never mar.; d. 31 July, 1885. 5. Hollis W., b. 13 Aug., 1844; mar. Isabelle , b. about 1842. Issue: 1st. Merton L,., b. in 1876. 2nd. Ivory L,., b. in 1878. 6. Charleston G., b. 25 Aug., 1850; mar. 22 Sept., 1888, Lizzie Patten, b. in i860. Issue: 1st. Sheldon A., b. 4 Oct., 1889. 2nd. Edna S., b. 5 Mar., 1892. FAMILY NO. 36. From Famil}' No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, David, Charles E. Charles E. Brackett was born November 2, 1828; home is in Sanbornville, N. H.; married June 28, 1861, Lizzie Wiggin. born December i, 1835; daughter of Willard. Issue: 1. Mary F., b. 27 Apr., 1862; mar. 15 Jan., 1881, James F. Tuck- er, b. 3 Apr., 1855, son of James and wife, Mary E. Hale, of Ames- bury, Mass.; is a locomotive engineer; home, in Sanbornville. Issue: 1st. Charles Hall, b. 27 Nov., 1882. 2iid. Grover Cleveland, b. 29 July, 1884. 3d. James Carroll, b. 28 Apr., 1892. 4th. Willard Brackett, b. 30 May, 1894. 5th. Morris Anthony, b. 13 June, 1897. 2. Jane E., b. i Feb., 1864; mar. 30 June, 1892, Edwin A. Hines, b. I May, 1865, son of William L. and wife, Addie A. Vincent, of Concord, N. H. 3. Herbert C, b. 7 Nov., 1866; mar. 25 Dec, 1901, Viola E. Stevens, dau. of Warren. 280 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 4. William F., b. i Mar., 1869; mar. 24 Oct., 1895, Mar}' Strout Sweet, dau. of Alfred L. and wife, Almira L,. Strout, of North Con- way; lives in North Conway; is a baggage master. Issue: 1st. Hazel May, b. 12 Oct., 1896. 2nd. Marian, b. 31 Mar., 1898. 5. John E., b. 7 June, 1871; mar. 22 Dec, 1894, Mary E. Kenney, dau. of Martin and wife, Marj- A. McShea, of Boston; home, in San- bornville, N. H. Issue: 1st. Helen M., b. 3 Apr., 1895. 2nd. Estella F., b. 3 May, 1897. 6. Frank J., b. i Sept., 1873. 7. George A., b. 18 Sept., 1874. 8. Belle, b. 14 Oct., 1877; mar. 14 Oct., 1897, Marshall E. Knight, son of Oilman and wife, Mary C. Bride, of Salmon Falls, N. H.; he is a telegrapher; home, in Sanbornville, N. H. 9. Harry L., b. 5 Nov., 1879. 10. Flora P., b. 12 Apr., 1881. FAMILY NO. 37. From Family No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, David, Asa M. Asa M. Brackett was born December 14, 1839; is a merchant; home, in Wakefield, N. H.; was selectman in 1878, 1879 and 1880; representative in 1870 and 1871; state senator in 1885 and 1886, and later a member of the school board; from 1886 to July 6, 1894, was clerk in the Navy Department; supplied data relative to descendants of his grandfather, for this history. Married February 14, 1864, Rowena D. Farnham, born October 17, 1832, died February 6, 1884, daughter of Nathan and wife, Sally Roberts; married (2nd) Septem- ber, 1886, Alma E. Kenerson, born October 17, 1847, died April 25, 1901, daughter of Job and wife, Rhoda W. Head. Issue: 1. Ernest E., b. 6 June, i86s; d. 26 Sept., i86s. 2. Cecil A., b. 30 Sept., 1^66. 3. Forris L., b. 26 May, 1868. 4. Ira E., b. 12 Feb., 1888. FAMILY NO. 38. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Nathan, Nathan, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born March 16, 1829, in Clinton, Me., where he now lives; is a farmer; married February 18, 1857, Anne Clifford, born April 23, 1840, died in October, 1884, daughter of Rufus and wife, Sarah Dudley, of Bangor, Me.; married (2nd) in March, 1887, Phebe Dixon, born about 1851, died in December, 1899, daughter of Jediah and wife, Jane Gerald, of Clinton. Issue: 1. Eliza, b. 14 Mar., 1858; d. 3 Aug., 1867. 2. Daniel, b. 17 May, 1859; mar. Anna Bean; home, in Clinton. Issue: 1st. Lora, b. 23 July, 1891. 2nd. Miriam, b. 3 Dec, 1893. 3d. Walter, b. 8 Mar., 1897.' JOHN, OF BERWICK 281 0. Miriam, b. 30 Oct., 1861; d. 14 Feb., 1865. 4. Nathan, b. 30 Dec, 1862; mar. Dora Galusha; home, in Clin- ton. Issue: 1st. Mildreth, b. 30 July, 1885. 2nd. Erie, b. 4 Feb., 1888. 3d. Leola, b. 22 June, 1890. 4th. Evelyn, b. 11 Aug., 1893. 5th. Geneva, b. 12 Nov.. 1895. 5. Miriam, b. 13 Nov., 1865; d. 26 Apr., 1867. (■). Prescott, b. 4 Jan.. 1867; mar. Blanch Morrill: home, in China, Me. Issue: 1st. Florence M., b. 18 Feb., 1899. 7. Everett, b. 21 Dec, 1867; d. 15 Feb., 1875. 8. Roscoe, b. 12 Oct., 1873; is dec. 9. Bertha, b. 29 Aug., 1875; mar. James Donelson; home, in Miles city, Montana. 10. Ivory, b. 13 Nov., 1877; home, in Mile's city, Montana. FAMILY Ne. 39. From Family No. 18. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Nathan, John, Nathan. Nathan Brackett was born March 10, 1815, in what is now the town of Acton, Me.; died December 22, 1869; married October 25, 1835, Mary Hurd, born April 28, 181 1, died June 27, 1875, daughter of Hurd and wife, Hannah Skillings. Issue: 1. John H., b. 13 May, 1837. See family 47. 2. Charles N., b. 18 June, 1838. See family 48. 3. Dorcas Jane, b. 24 Mar., 1840; mar. Richard Coding; both are dec; home was in Alfred, Me. 4. Mary Abbie, b. 15 June, 1843; home, in West Manchester, Mass. 5. Benjamin F., b. 25 Apr., 1847. See family 49. (3. Hannah Frances, b. 27 July, 1849; home, in Roxbury, Mass. 7. Eouise Ellen, b. 12 Feb., 1853; d. 3 Dec, 1854. 8. Infant dau., b. 17 Jan., 1857; d. same day. FAMILY NO. 40. From Family No. 19. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Nathan, James H., Franklin H. Franklin H. Brackett was born July 16, 1836, in Windham, Me.; is a mechanic; lives in Portland; married March 20, 1871, Mary A. Chandler, born July 4, 1853, daughter of John W. and wife, Susan Cook, of Portland. Issue: 1. Joseph B., b. 25 Jan., 1872. 2. Albert W., b. 3 May, 1874; mar. 2 May, 1897, Kate '■. Issue: 1st. Gladys M., b. 13 Mar., 1898. 3. Mary E., b. 19 Apr., 1881. 282 BRACKETT GENEALOGY TENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 41. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Levi, James, David. David Brackett was born November 27, 1834, in Bradford; is a tanner; lives in Cambridge, Mass.; married February 3, 1855, Mary h. Stearns, who died July 7, 1856; married (2nd) April 3, 1861, Martha E. Twombly, born July 16, 1842, daughter of Joseph H. and wife, Abigail Beal, of Bradford, Me. Issue: 1. Mary Elizabeth, b. 18 Feb., 1857; mar. 17 June, 1886, William B. Adams; home, in Lowell, Mass. No issue. 2. Clara Ann, b. 12 Sept.. 1863; mar. 11 Jan., 1883, Everett L. Perry; home, in Newton, Mass. Issue: 1st. Eiston E., b. 20 Jan., 1884. 3. Abbie Frances, b. 24 Dec, 1865; d. 19 Apr., 1867. 4. Gertrude May, b. 28 Feb., 1868; mar. 13 Feb., 1886, F. H. Davis; d. 15 June, 1899. Issue: 1st. E. Pearl, b. 3 May, 1887. 2nd. Fred Lawrence, b. 29 Dec, 1889. 3d. Roy Edmond, b. 16 Oct,, 1897. 5. Minnie Blanche, b. 9 Mar., 1870; mar. 12 Nov., 1892, Charles E. Davis; home, in Cambridge. FAMILY NO. 42. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Levi, James, Manly G. Manly G. Brackett was born December 9, 1854, in Bradford, Me.; removed to Milo, Me.; is a retailer, and agent for American Express company, in Milo; was town clerk from March, 1894, to March, 1902; married October 7, 1876, Ida M. Libby, born Decem- ber 20, 1859, daughter of Raymond Libby and wife, Eliza A. Hall. Issue: 1. Elwood M., b. 8 June, 1879; mar. 26 Nov.. 1902, LiHie M. Fabian; home, in Milo. Issue: 1st. Madeline, b. 19 Aug., 1903. 2. Virginia M., b. 3 Jan., 1896. FAMILY NO. 43. From Family No. 25. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Levi, John, David H. David H. Brackett was born May 29, 1843, in North Berwick, on the farm which he owns and lives, and where his great-grand- father, James Brackett, settled; he served in the Union army during the civil war, in company B, 27th Maine volunteer infantry; enlisted September 8, 1862. discharged July 17, 1863; served as selectman from 1886 to 1 89 1, again in 1894 and subsequently; has held other JOHN, OF BERWICK 283 town offices; married June 30, 1869, Alice A. Chase, born August 6, 1844, daughter of Charles and wife, Alice lyibby, of Sanford, Me. Issue: 1. Alice O., b. 20 Apr., 1872; mar. 28 June, 1899, Leon Hayes; home, in North Berwick. Issue: 1st. Marjosie, b. 28 Mar., 1900. 2. Orrin J., b. 20 Aug., 1875; home, in North Berwick. 3. John D., b. i Nov., 1882. FAMILY NO. 44. From Family No. 26. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, James, Levi, LeviK., h- Bert. Iv. Bert Brackett was born July 13, 1863, in North Berwick; married December 23, 1885, Mary E. Jones of Lynn, Mass.; home, in Lynn. Issue: 1. Alfred B., b. 3 Nov., 1886. 2. Chester R., b. 15 Apr., 1888. 3. Carrie Pearl, b. i Apr., 1892. FAMILY NO. 45. From Family No. 30. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, Samuel, Jacob, Charles C. Charles C. Brackett was born February 5, 1829, in Albion, Me.; is a farmer; lives in Newport, Me.; married March 19, 1863, Sarah J. Atwell, born June 25, 1834, daughter of Page and wife, Betsey Nevens. Issue: 1. Willie, b. 7 Feb., 1864; mar. (ist) Julia Krause; (2nd) Mar- garet Satardie; home, in Chicago; is in employ of N. W. R. R. Co. 2. Frank C, b. 9 June, 1866; mar. in 1892, Clara Judkins; d. 14 Nov., 1896. Issue: 1st. Pauline, b. 16 Oct., 1893. 3. Carrie M., b. 22 Sept., 1871; d. 3 Mar., 1878. 4. Ethel M., b. 3 Aug., 1873; a school teacher. 5. Ralph P., b. i July, 1878; a photographer. FAMILY NO. 46. From Family No. 33. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Miles, Miles, Jr., Hiram, Hiram R. Hiram Roscoe Brackett was born May 26, 1841; was a farmer in Detroit, Me., where he died October i, 1898; served in civil war, in company A, i6th Maine volunteer infantry; enlisted August 18, 1862; discharged March 30, 1865; married February 25, 1868, Mary C. Bowman, born March 8, 1845, died August 12, 1897, daughter of Thomas and wife, Mary Ann Ross, of Detroit, Me., formerly of Sid- ney, Me. Issue: 1. Bertrand R., b. 23 May, 1869; mar. 9 Nov., 1892, Addie E. Worcester, b. 15 Nov., 1870, dau. of John B. and wife, Elinor M. Wheeler, of Etna, Me. Issue: 1st. Bessie May, b. i Aug., 1894. 2. Susie M., b. i July, 1872; home, in Boston. 284 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. Percy Wentworth, b. 30 Apr., 1874; home, in Westport, Mass. 4. Agnes Myra, b. 9 Oct., 1875; d. 20 June, 1899. 5. Edward Marion, b. 3 Oct., 1884; home, in Newport. FAMILY NO. 47. From Family No. 39. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Nathan, John, Nathan, John H. John H. Brackett was born May 13, 1837, in Acton, Me.; is a wool-carder; home, in Dover, N. H.; married May 13, 1858, Olive A. Lary, born January 3, 1835, died December 25, 1881, daughter of John and wife, Hannah Ivary, of Kennebunk, Me. Issue: 1. Walter N., b. 4 Mar., 1859; home, in Wakefield, N. H.; is mar.; has son John. 2. Frank E., b. 8 July, 1861; home, in Dover, N. H.; is mar.; has son Els worth. 3. Ellen H., b. 19 June, 1863; mar. Toby; home, in Dorchester, Mass. Children, Herbert; Helen; Marguerite. 4. Charles J., b. 22 Feb., 1866; is mar.; home, in Wakefield, N. H. FAMILY NO. 48. From Family No. 39. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Nathan, John, Nathan, Charles N. Charles Nathan Brackett was born June 18, 1838, in Acton, Me,; married November 24, 1868, Mary Margaret Hurd, born March 20, 1843, in Newfield, Me., died July 6,1882, daughter of Hurd and wife, Mary Peaslie, of Dover, N. H.; lived in Acton; is deceased. Issue: 1. Mary Ellen, b. 6 Mar., 1870; teacher in Eyman school for boys, in Westboro, Mass. 2. Nathan Fernald, b. 4 Apr., 1872; d. 24 Mar., 1883. 3. Minnie Belle, b. 14 Apr., 1875; mar. 3 Nov., 1896, Wm. F. Spry; home, in West Manchester, Mass. Issue: 1st. Ethel Charlotte, b. 26 Nov., 1897. FAMILY NO. 49. From Family No. 39. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, John, Nathan, John, Nathan, Benjamin F. Benjamin Franklin Brackett was born April 25, 1847, in Acton, Me.; is a farmer and stock raiser; home, near Pawnee city. Neb.; married April 4, 1872, Annie E. Eary, born November 10, 1846, daughter of Stephen and wdfe, Mary Wentworth, of South Acton, ^ Me. Issue: 1. Fred E., b. 8 Mar., 1873; mar. 14 Mar., 1894, Lydia A. Jones; home, in Pawnee city. Neb. 2. Elmer E., b. 22 Nov., 1876. 3. Nathan E., b. 7 Nov., 1883; d. 23 Feb., 1884. 4. Ned., b. 14 Feb., 1887; d. 21 July, 1887. ISAAC, OF BERWICK ^ 285 DIVISION NO. 9. ISAAC BRACKETT OF BERWICK AND HIS DESCENDANTS. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter VIII. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Isaac. Isaac Brackett, the second son of Samuel and wife, Sarah Emery, was born October 7, 1722, in Berwick; baptized January 21, 1728; a carpenter and farmer; an active, energetic man, and a staunch sup- porter of the cause of the colonists in their strU"ggle for independence. When, on July 6, 1775, the committee of safety for Portsmouth ordered Captain James Osgood to enlist twenty effective soldiers, the muster roll of his company shows tlfat Isaac Brackett enlisted July 22, 1775, his occupation a carpenter, and his age forty-six years, although at the time he was fifty-three years old. He died at the comparatively early age of fifty-eight years; all of his brothers sur- vived him for more than a score of years; his death occurred Jan- uary 22, 1780. Married November 17, 1748, Mary Hambleton (Hamilton) of Berwick, one of the original members of the Second church there; was baptized May 4, 1727, daughter of Gabriel; he was baptized September 6, 1713, married Margaret Hodsdon, will dated June 7, 1776, proven September 6, 1783, was son of Gabriel; he was born about 1679, married Mary , died about 1730. A David Hamilton, a Scotchman, came to America in 165 1, as a poli- tical prisoner, married in 1662, Anna Jackson, and lived in what is now Rollinsford, N. H.; mentioned as deceased in 1689, when the selectmen of Dover granted twenty acres of land to Thomas Potts for keeping and maintaining David Hamilton, oldest son of David Ham- ilton, the whole term of his life. Margaret Hodsdon was baptized April 17, 1716, daughter of Joseph; he married Margaret Goodwin, was son of Benoni Hodsdon, who married Abigail Curtis, daughter of Thomas and wife, Elizabeth. Margaret Goodwin was daughter of Daniel; he was born in 1656, married December 17, 1682, Amy Thompson, died in Berwick, in April, 1726, was son of Daniel; he was of Kittery, married Margaret Spencer, was son of Daniel; he was of Oxford, Eng., one of the founders of the church of South Berwick in 1702, died about 1713, married Dorothy Barker. Amy Thompson was daughter of Miles, the immigrant, and wife, Ann. Margaret Spencer was daughter of Thomas; he was born in England, in 1696, came to America in 1630, settled in South Ber- wick, died December 15, 1681, married Patience Chadbourne; she died in 1683, was, doubtless, daughter of William and wife, Mary, who was in the employ of Mason, and came to Portsmouth as early as 1634 (for additional see div. 8, fam. 8). Issue: 28. 2. Sally, b. in 1788; mar. James Willey, who d. 29 Aug., 1869. 3. Agnes, b. 25 Oct., 1798; mar. 10 Feb., 1822, Samuel Sanborn, b. 18 Dec, 1796; resided in Milton, N. H., and North Berwick. Issue: 1st. Infant, b. and d. in 1824. 2nd. Mary, b. 30 Apr., 1825; d. 11 Sept., 1829. 3d. Joshua, b. 11 Apr., 1827; mar. 15 Feb., 1849, Esther Applebee. 4th. Mary, b. i Aug., 1830; mar. in 1850, Hatch, of Kenne- bunk. 5th. Martha, b. 28 June, 1834; d. 16 June, 1844. 4. Lydia, b. in 1808; never mar. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Jacob. Jacob Brackett was born August 14, 1760, in Berwick; with his father went, soon after the close of the War of the Revolution, to Shapleigh, now Acton, in which town he dwelt until his death, Sep- tember 29, 1829; was a farmer. Married May i, 1796, in I^ebanon, Hannah Wentworth, born February, 25, 1777, died August 3, 1866, daughter of Gersom Wentworth; he was born August 28, 1742, married Hannah Young, was son of Captain William; he was born August 14, 1698, lived in Somersworth, N. H., married (2nd) Abra Evans, died about 1779, was son of Benjamin and wife, Sarah Allen, probably a daughter of John, of Salisbury, she died July 12, 1770, age, ninety-one years; Benjamin was son of Elder William, the immigrant. Abra Evans was daughter of John, who was son of 348 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Thomas, who married Hannah Brown. The farm which Jacob Brackett owned is now the property of his grandsons, George D., and Elmer H. Brackett. Issue: 1. Rufus W., b. I Apr., 1798. See family 10. 2. Maria, b. 24 June, 1800; d. 7 Feb., 1868; mar. James Fernald, a Free Will Baptist minister; lived in Saco. Children: EliB.; Han- nah, mar. Rev. Daniel Jackson; Sophia N.; Susan, mar. William Frye, had Alice. William and Susan; Mary, mar. Leavitt; James: George; Cassius. 3. Eli, b. 5 May, 1802; d. 10 Aug., 1818. 4. Sophia, b. 5 Aug., 1804; d. 15 June, 1875; mar. Samuel Nesbit. Child, Sophronia, who mar. Henry Cadworth, and had Emma and Francis. 5. Israel, b. 18 Dec, 1806; d. 19 Apr., 1807. 6. Harriet, b. i Feb., 1808; d. 2 Oct., 1883; mar. Hubbard Stevens; home, in Acton. Children: Hannah, mar. James Mudgett; Joanna; Susan; John, served in 5th Me. vol. inf., mar. Nellie Weeks; Mary, mar. Wesley; Jacob, mar, Shapleigh, had Rosa and Harriet. 7. Clarissa, b. 23 June, 1810; d. 18 Nov., 1821. 8. Susan, b. 9 Aug., 1812; mar. Theodore Stevens; lived in Saco. Children: Mary, mar. Edwin Hasty; Jacob, had Frank, Elmer and Lenora; Theodore; Eunice; Milton; John; Clarissa; Charles; Belle; Hannah. 9. William, b. 31 Aug., 18 14; d. 8 May, 1891; mar. Mahalia Hersom. 10. Eliza G., b. 13 Mar., 1817; d. 20 June, 1898; mar. George W. Prescott; home, in Acton. Children: Harriet, mar. Frank B. Winchell, had Henry and Myrtie; George, mar., had Harry; Elmira, mar. W. O. Shapleigh; Oreanna. mar. N. B. Shapleigh; Oren, mar., and had Frank; Hannah; Mary; Sarah; Clara. 11. Jacob, b. 26 Dec, 1820. See family 11. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born in 1763, in Berwick; removed with his father's family to the town of Shapleigh, now Acton, where he resided until his death, October 25, 1835, in the seventy-third year of his age; was a farmer; married (ist) — — Tibbetts; (2nd) Hannah Merrill; (3d) Mrs. Hepziah Merrill (maiden name probably Hurd), born in 1779. Issue: 1. Sally, b. in 1795; was child by first wife; mar. Nathan Merrill; had children, Brackett; John; Asa; George; Martha; Mary; Han- nah, and one other that d. in infancy. 2. Benjamin, b. 29 Sept., 1813. See family 12. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Simeon. Simeon Brackett was born March 3, 1765, in Berwick; was bap- tized April 28, 1765; removed to Shapleigh, now Acton, soon after JOSHUA, OF ACTON _ 349 the close of the War of the Revolution, where he dwelt until his death, January 31, 1829; was a farmer and blacksmith; married Hannah Goodwin, born February 19, 1775, died March 27, 1861, daughter of Nathan Goodwin. Issue: 1. Levi, b. 15 July, 1793; d. 22 Dec, 1820. 2. Permelia, b. 22 June, 1795; mar. Moses Folsom. 3. Rhoda, b. 19 Apr., 1798; d. 2 Dec, 1820. 4. Cyrus, b. 21 Dec, 1799; d. 3 July, 1841. 5. Charlotte, b. 30 Apr., 1802; d. 30 Oct., 1820. 6. Simeon, b. i Feb., 1804; d. 22 Dec, 1815. 7. Hannah, b. 8 Feb., 1806; mar. Jethro Goodwin; d. 5 Oct., 1875. 8. Maria, b. 17 Apr., 1808; mar. William Pindar. 9. Augusta, b. 4 Aug., i8i'o; d. 31 Oct., 1816. 10. Sophronia, b. 22 Sept., 1812; mar. Zenas Sawyer; d. 27 Aug., 1879. 11. Russell, b. 22 Sept., 1815; mar. Eunice Hanson; d. 20 Sept., 1 85 1. Issue: 1st. Angeline, b. about 1841. 2nd. Abbie, b. about 1843. 3d. Charles, b. about 1845. 4th. Cyrus, b. about 1847; was killed during the civil war. 5th. Edwin, b. about 1849. 12. Nathan G., b. 14 July, 1818. See family 13. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Devi. Eevi Brackett was born August 30, 1767, in Berwick; baptized March 30, 1768; when past the age of twenty years, he removed to the town of Shapleigh, now Acton, where he dwelt tmtil his death, October 22, i860; was a farmer; married April 9, 1797, Lydia Hub- bard, born in May, 1772, in Berwick, died November 7, 1862. Issue: 1. Asa, b. 29 Jan., 1799. See family 14. 2. Susan, b. 9 Feb., 1801; mar. in 1827, Ira Brackett. Issue (see fam. 18, this div.). 3. Cyrena B., b. 27 Dec, 1802; d. 7 Jan., 1819. 4. Joshua, b. 6 Jan., 1805; was a farmer; lived in Acton; d. 26 July, 1881; mar. Jane Pendleton, b. about 1816. Issue: 1st. Elizabeth, b. about 1846; mar. Calvin Brackett. Issue (see fam. 14, this div.). 5. Euther, b. 9 Feb., 1807; d. in Feb., 1816. 6. Eevi, b. 6 Apr., 1809. See family 15. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. I. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Jotham. Jothani Brackett was born April 28, 1772, in Berwick; was bap- tized July 5, 1774; from shortly prior to 1790, to January 3, 1857, the date of his death, dwelt in Acton; was a farmer; at one time was postmaster; married Margaret Dearborn, born May 12, 1781, died December 22, i860. Issue: 1. Simon D., b. 22 Dec, 1800. See family 16. 350 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Jonathan. Jonathan Brackett was born in 1779, in Berwick; was the young- est son of Joshua Brackett and wife, Anna I^ibby; was in his child- hood when his father removed to Acton; dwelt in Acton until his death, which occurred shortly after 1850; after his wife's death he lived with his son Ira; was a farmer; married July 3, 1800, in I^eba- non, Me., Sally Jones, who died before 1850. Issue: 1. John, b. about 1800. See family 17. 2. Ira, b. 28 Apr., 1802. See family 18. 3. Mark, b. about 1804. See family 18 A. 4. Hannah, is dec; mar. Quimby. 5. James, never mar.; is dec. 6. Jonathan, never mar.; is dec. 7. Betsey, is dec; married Tristam Grant. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony. Thomas, Samuel, Samuel. Joshua, Joshua. Polty. Polly Brackett was the oldest daughter of Joshua and was born in Acton in 1786; married Ezra Hutchins. Further knowledge of the life of this person would not have been made known to the reader, but for descendants of Joshua Brackett claiming descent from him in a male line. The information written by these descendants precluded the probability of a mistake, on their part, of being his descendants, and, therefore, inquiry was made of Mr. George Dana Brackett, of Acton, a gentleman, who, if he did not know a matter asked with ref- erence to the Bracketts of Acton, would find it out for you. Mr. Brackett answered that he had talked with a Mr. Joshua Sanborn, a grandson of Joshua, and that Mr. Sanborn informed him that Joshua Brackett never had a son; "or," to use the language of Mr. George D. Brackett, "in other words that his mother never had a brother." It is submitted that this is pretty direct and positive testimony; still it was not satisfactory. Accordingly the letters of the alleged descend- ants were forwarded to Mr. Brackett. In about three months he unraveled the snarl. The marriage of Polly was an unhappy one; she and her husband Ezra, left Acton and shortly she returned with a son, James by name, who. she vowed, should never be known by the name of Hutchins. And she made good her vow; he was known by the name of James Brackett; probablj^ he, himself, never knew the name of Hutchins. She with her son left Acton when he was quite young. "The people here don't remember him," wrote Mr. Brackett; "They only know what they have heard * * *. My idea is that this young man's great-grandfather was Ezra Hutchins; that his grand- father was the boy, James, whose right name was Hutchins, but was called Brackett. If I am not right I do not know how to get at the right of it." The 3'oung man referred to gave his line of descent JOSHUA, OF ACTON 351 from Joshua as follows: Ezra, James, Joshua H. (his father). The old residents knew nothing of an Ezra Brackett ever having lived in the town; so the statement that there was such person who was a son of Joshua, has little to rest upon. Hutchins was a tin peddler; he fell dead off his cart, from apoplexy. Polly, or properly Mary Brackett, was a person of force of character and determination, and in our da}^ would be called strenuous. What she willed to do she did. The census of 1850 shows that she was living in Acton, a member of her father's family. She died before i860. Issue: 1. James, b. about 1807. See family 19. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Jacob, Rufus W. Rufus W. Brackett was born in Acton, Me., April i, 1798; always lived in Acton; was a farmer; was town clerk in 1832, 1833; selectman from 1850 to 1854, and representative in the legislature in 1841; died June 25, 1871. Married December 28, 1837, Mariam L. Hussey, born July 22, 1817, died September 6, 1869, daughter of Richard and wife, Alice Thompson. Jssue: 1. John F., b. 17 Aug., 1839; unmar. 2. George D., b. 28 June, 1845. See family 20. 3. Clara E., b. 4 Sept., 1850; mar. 3 Jan., 1870, John F. Edge- comb, farmer, b. 3 May, 1844, sou of John and wife, Jane E. Furlong, of Holiis, Me.; home, in Acton. Issue: 1st. Charles R., b. 21 Apr., 1871; mar. 28 Oct., 1899, Rose N. Stevens; home, in Milton Mills, N. H.; have child, Clara P. 2nd. Hattie A., b. 19 Apr., 1872; mar. 4 June, 1896, Harvey F. Winchell; home, in South Acton; children are Dana P.; Nelson F. 4. Charles C, b. 28 Sept., 1852; d. 28 July, 1884; mar. Elizabeth Furlong. No issue. FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Jacob, Jacob. Jacob Brackett was born December 26, 1820, in Acton, Me., where he resided all his life; married October 8, 1848, Abigail P. Swansey, who died April 3, 1858; married (2nd) June 7, 1859, Belinda B. Folsom. Issue: 1. Elmer Hand, resides in Canton, Ma.ss. 2. Lillian M., resides in Maiden, Mass. FAMILY NO. 12. PVom Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Benjamin, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born September 29, 1813, in Acton, in which town he resided until his death, Januarj^ 21, 1894; a farmer; was selectman in 1849; married December 20, 1835, Elinor Chamberlain, born October 26, 1813, died April 15, 1883, daughter of Josiah and wife, Bethiah Eowell. Issue: 352 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1. Hannah B., b. 26 Oct., 1836; mar. 14 Dec, 1867, John C. Buck, b. 21 Nov., 1826. d. 30 June, 1896, son of Dr. Reuben and wife, AHce Jacqueth; home, in Milton Mills, N. H. Mrs. Buck supplied data relative to the descendants of her grandfather, Benjamin Brackett, and to the descendants of several of his brothers. Issue: 1st. Herbert H., b. 31 Oct., 1868. 2nd. Ella B., b. 19 Aug., 1870. 3d. Horatio, b. 6 Juh^ 1873. 4th. Herman ly., b. 11 July, 1875; mar. Grace H. Brackett (see familv 20, this division). 5th. J. Mott, b. 17 Nov., 1878. 2. Charles, b. 20 Apr., 1838; never mar.; d. 26 Sept., 1896. 3. Ella, b. 3 Jan., 1852; d. 18 Jan., 1869. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthou}, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Simeon, Nathan G. Nathan G. Brackett was born Juty 14, 1818, in Acton; about 1850 removed to Dexter, Me., where he has since resided; for many years was overseer in a woolen mill; later was a farmer; now (1903) retired; married July 7, 1844, Mary E. Towle, born January' 4, 1824, daughter of Joel Bean Tow4e and wife, Eois Roberts. Issue: 1. Mary Viola, b. 13 Mar., 1847; mar. 23 Feb., 1864, Thomas H. Pierce, lawyer, son of Storer and wafe, Charlotte Buzzel. Issue: 1st. Eddie Brackett, b. 18 Mar., 1869. 2nd. Mary Elizabeth, b. 12 Aug., 1871; mar. 16 Mar., 1892, Harris L. Tillson, son of Isaac and wife, Ellen Drake; home, in Dex- ter. Issue: I.. Rufus, b. 18 May, 1895. 2. John Russell, b. 8 Aug., 1854; d. 25 Jan., 1863. 3. Fannie, b. 21 Ma3% 1857; mar, i Dec, 1883, Eyman R. Damon, son of Frederick A. and wife, Charity Farrow. No issue. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Levi, Asa. Asa Brackett was born January 29, 1799, in Acton; resided in South Acton where he died SeptemlDer 13, 1882; was selectman from 1832-40, and town representative in legislature 1838, 1839. Married July 26, 1840, Elizabeth Olive Hubbard, born April 17, 1822, died September 10, 1877. Issue: 1. Calvin H., b. 30 Oct., 1842; mar. 28 Sept., 1867, Elizabeth Brackett. b. about 1846 (see fam. 6, this div.). Issue: 1st. Hallis Eugene, b. 8 Nov., 1872. 2nd. Stella M., b. 20 Mar., 1880. 2. Abby Jane, b. 24 May, 1841; mar. 24 Apr., 1858, M. B. F. Dalton; d. 8 Aug., 1862. Issue: 1st. Carrie A., b. 15 July, 1859. 2nd. Clarence J., b. 23 Nov., 1861. JOSHUA, OF ACTON 353 3. Lydia Ann, b. 8 Mar., 1846; mar. 27 Nov., 1863, M. B. F. Dalton. Issue: 1st. William Edwin, b. 10 Jan., 1872. 2nd. lyinnie Gertrude, b. 15 Sept., 1874. 3d. Lula Olivia, b. 8 June, 1879. 4. Asa Jefferson, b. 29 Apr., 1848; mar. 15 Nov., 1879, Janette Hubbard. Issue: 1st. Marcia Ella, b. 4 Sept., 1873. 2nd. Grace Ethel, b. 9 May, 1877. 5. Aaron H., b. 8 May, 1852. See family 21. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Levi, Levi. Levi Brackett was born April 6, 1809, in Acton; when a N^oung man he went to Gloucester, Mass., which city he made his home; there married Elizabeth A. Brown, who died October 17, 1893; was a miller; died December 26, 1890. Issue: 1. Levi, who died in Andersonville, Ga., during the civil war. 2. Asa, resided in Gloucester; mar„ Betsey D ; he d. 26 Mar., 1900. Issue: 1st. Herman, b. 8 Aug., 1885. 2nd. George Elmer, b. ; resides in Boston. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel,, Joshua, Jotham, Simon D. Simon Dearborn Brackett was born December 22, 1800, in Acton; died in i860; was a farmer; married Sarah Brackett, born about 1801, daughter of Moses Brackett (see div. 8, fam. 6). Issue: 1. Pauline, mar. George Brown; d. in Ma}^ 1886. 2. Elizabeth, b. i Jan., 1826; d. 3 Aug., 1831. 3. Mary A., b. 29 Nov., 1827; d. 29 July, 1831. 4. Sarah, b. 6 June, 1829; d. 11 June, 1833. 5. Experience, b. in 1832; mar. Isaac Glidden; d. in Aug., 1887. 6. John, b. 28 Feb., 1833; d. 7 July, 1833. 7. Mary E., b. 13 June, 1834; d. 7 Dec, 1838. 8. Moses D., b. 3 Mar., 1837. See family 22. 9. Phoeba Ann, b. in 1839; mar. Dodge. 10. Cyrus, b. 9 Sept., 1842; was a soldier in the civil war; d. in Port Royal, Md., 23 May, 1862; ser\'ed in co. K., New Hampshire battalion. New England vol. cav. 11. Sarah, b. in 1843, mar. William Major; d. in Nov., 1885. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Jonathan, John. John Brackett was born about 1800, in Acton; was a farmer; removed to Athens, Me.; married Lois Ricker. Issue: 1. William, who d. about 1834. 2. Mary. 3. John, b. about 1838. See family 23. 354 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 8. Descent: Aiithon3% Thomas, Samuel, Samuel. Joshua, Jonathan, Ira. Ira Brackett was born April 28. 1802, in Acton; was a farmer; always resided in Acton; died September 24, 1877; married about 1827, Susan Brackett, born February 9, 1801, died October 21, 1872, daugh- ter of Levi Brackett (see fam. 6. this div. ). Issue: 1. lyUther, b. 28 Nov., 1828. See famih' 24. 2. Susan Abby, b. 9 Aug., 1830; d. in Apr., 1861. 3. Ira F., b. 17 Dec, 1832; mar. in Oct., 1854, Abby Bradford; d. in June, 1866. Issue: 1st. Flora Belle, who juar. Simpson; home, in Berwick. 4. Levi H., b. 12 Mar., 1839. See family 25. FAMILY NO. ISA. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Jonathan, Mark. Mark Brackett was born about 1804; but little has been learned with certainty concerning him; he perhaps was a farmer and resided in Acton; probably died before i860; married Ann Grant who was born in 1810; she was living (1906) in Manchester. N. H. Letters addressed to her on the subject of the family history elicited no replies. Lssue, as shown by census of 1850: 1. Ezinah, b. about 1832; a shoemaker. 2. Eliza, b. about 1833. 3. Charles W., b. 22 Mar., 1836. See family 26. 4. John, b. about 1838; in i860, was a shoemaker in Acton; a sol- dier in the civil war; served in co. F., 8th Me. vol. inf.. enlisted 5 Oct., 1861, dis. 21 Jan., 1862. 5. George W.. b. about 1841; shoemaker in Acton in i860; served in CO. F., 8th Me. vol. inf.. enlisted 7 Sept., 1861, dis. in 1864. 6. Martha, b. about 1844. 7. Frances E., b. about 1845; is dec. 8. Julietta A., b. about 1849. NINTH GENERATION FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Samuel, Joshua, Joshua, Polly, James. James Brackett was born about 1807. In 1850, he was a resident of St. George in Lincoln count}-; was a farmer; died in 1886. Mar- ried Rebecca , born in 181 5, probably died before 1880. The census of 1880 shows a James Brackett living in the town of Rockland, Knox county, a widower, age seventy-three, occupation, peddler; father born in New Hampshire and mother born in Maine. Issue: 1. Marian, b. about 1836. JOSHUA, OF ACTON 355 2. Joshua Henry, b. 20 May, 1838, in St. George; removed to Hartford, Conn., thence in 1883, to Worcester, Mass.; is a tinsmith; mar. 7 Dec, 1873, Ann Garrity, b. 20 Apr., 1843, d. 21 Mar., 1896, dau. of David and wife, Elizabeth Smith, of Hartford, Issue: 1st. John James, b. i Sept., 1878; mattress-maker. 2nd. Thomas Henry, b. 23 Apr., 1877. 3. George, b. about 1843. 4. Abigail, b. about 1845. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Jacob, Rufus W., George D. George Dana Brackett was born June 28, 1845, in Acton, in which town he now resides; is a contractor and builder. Supplied data rela- tive to the descendants of his grandfather and otherwise materially aided in compiling this history; married October 14, 1871, Annette Titcomb, born Maj' 11. 1844, daughter of Oliver and wife, Hannah Wentworth. Issue: 1. Arthur D., b. 30 July, 1874. in Boston; business is plumbing specialties; resides in Boston. 2. Grace H., b. 13 Dec, 1881; mar. 4 Sept., 1902, Herman L,. Buck (see fam. 12, this div.). FAMILY NO. 21. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony. Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Levi, Asa, Aaron H. Aaron Hubbard Brackett was born May 8, 1852, in Acton; is a resi- dent of Kittery, Me., and is employed as a messenger in the Depart- ment of the Navy; married June 27, 1876, Phebe Bodwell, born June 27, 1850, died January 20. 1891, daughter of Enoch and wife. Sarah J. Garvin, of Shapleigh, Me.; married (2nd) January 20. 1892, Eldora Webber, daughter of William G. and wife, Lucy Garvin, sister of Sarah. Issue: 1. Mabel, b. i Feb., 1883. 2. Ravmond Webber, b. 23 Feb., 1894. 3. Russell A., b. 13 July, 1896. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 16. Descent: Anthony. Thomas, Samuel, vSam- uel, Joshua, Jotham, Simon D., Moses D. Moses Dearborn Brackett was born March 3, 1837; a shoemaker: resided in East Rochester, N. H. Served in company K, N. H. Bat- talion, ist N. E. V. C, enlisted October 12, 1861, discharged June 14, 1862; also in company B, 5th N. H. volunteer infantry, enlisted August 14, 1863, discharged June 8, 1865; is deceased. Married in 1853, Sarah J. Perkins, born in 1835, died in 1878, daughter of Stephen and wife, Lj^dia ; married (2nd) August 14, 1879, Sarah W.Wiggiii, born May 23, 1848, daughter of Hanson and wife, Judith Peirce. Issue: 1. Frank L., b. 12 May, 1858; mar. Elizabeth Quinlan; home, in Dover, N. H. Issue: 356 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Gracie S. 2nd. Blanche F. 2. John C, b. 15 Jan., i860; mar. Annie Breen; home, in Milton, N. H. 3. Shirley, b. 6 Jan., 1880. FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Jonathan, John, John. John Brackett was born about 1838 in Athens, Me., died May 20, 1888; lived in Harmony, later in Hartland, Me.; was a farmer; mar- ried, about 1861, Jane Labree, daughter of James and wife, Hannah Worthen, of Hartland. Issue: 1. Leroy W., b. 7 Mar.^ 1863; is a blacksmith and carriage-maker in Hartland; mar. Aug. 20, 1889, L,ura M. Daggett, b. in 1874, dau. of George and wife, Philo S. Littlefield, of Athens, Me. Issue: 1st. Edna ly., b. 15 June, 1891. 2nd. Harry E., b. 21 Apr., 1897. 2. Mary E., b. in Oct., 1865; mar. F. N. Joaquin; home, in Athens, Me. Issue: Frank and Mertie. 3. Jennie B., b. 29 Jan., 1867; mar. Alphonsa Wilson; home, in Canaan, Me. Issue: 1st. Edgar, b. 28 Apr., 1887. 2nd. Clarence, b. 19 Nov., 1889. 3d. Alton, b. 18 May, 1898. 4. Flora H., b. 11 Apr., 1877; mar. Thomas Hartwell; home, in Hartland. Issue: 1st. Clarence, b. 22 June, 1894. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 18. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Jonathan, Ira, Euther. Euther Brackett was born November 28, 1828, in Acton; died February i, 1903, in Dover, N. H.; resided in Colebrook, Goffstown, and Dover, N. H., in Sanford, Me., and Medford, Mass.; was engaged in several lines, farming, lumbering and as stone mason. He took great interest in the family history and had good information relative to the Bracketts who lived in Acton. In 1850, there were eleven fam- ilies in the town whose ancestry he knew quite well. At the time he was corresponding with the writer he was living in Dover; married November 28, 1855, Emily J. Goodwin, daughter of Samuel. Issue: 1. Efhe Frances, b. 6 Oct., 1856; mar. 30 Sept., 1880, F. M. Gupliff; d. 10 Aug., 1886. Issue: 1st. Ethel Flanders; home, in Manchester, N. H. 2. Carrie Emma, b. i Feb., 1858; mar. in Apr., 1877, J. W. Ford; home, in Dover. 3. Frank E., b. 14 Aug., 1859. See family 27. 4. Mary Susan, b. 27 May, 1861; mar. in 1878, Alphonso Caswell; home, in Dover, N. H. 5. Nellie Alma, b. 26 Mar., 1863; mar. 9 June, 1879, G. W. Smith; home, in Dover. JOSHUA, OF ACTON 357 6. Ezra Goodwin, b. 9 Apr., 1865; mar. Cora Foote; home, in Manchester. Issue: 1st. Raymond. 7. lyevi Irving, b. 9 Jan., 1867; d. 27 Feb., 1867. 8. Samuel Whaland, b. i Jan., 1868. See family 28. 9. L^evi Wesley, b. 19 Feb., 1870. 10. lyUcy Mabel, b. 23 Feb., 1872. 11. William Hayden, b. i Nov., 1873; d. 12 Sept., 1874. 12. William Hayden, b. 17 July, 1875; d. 29 July, 1876. 13. Helen C, b. 25 Nov., 1876; d. 28 Sept., 1896. FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 18. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Jonathan, Ira, Levi H. lyCvi H. Brackett was born March 12, -1839, in Acton; died March 22, 1889; married July 15, 1867, Anna Gardner, born Febru- ary 5, 1 85 1, daughter of George A. and wife, Anna S. Hazeltine, of Salem, Mass. Mr. Brackett was a farmer; owned the farm which was his father's. Issue: 1. George A., b. 17 Nov., 1868; resides in Springvale, Me. 2. Gardner F., b. 30 Aug., 1871; d. 10 Jan., 1874. 3. Fred L., b. 4 May, 1873; resides in Somersworth, N. H. 4. Susan E. M., b. 30 Apr., 1875; mar. i May, 1898, John Pills- bury; home, in Acton Center, Me. 5. lyUther F., b. 15 Sept., 1877; resides in Springvale, Me. 6. Irving G., b. 14 July, 1879. 7. Arthur W., b. 10 Feb., 1882. 8. Sarah L., b. 12 Aug., 1884. 9. Clara A., b. 18 June, 1887. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 18 A. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Jonathan, Mark, Charles. Charles W. Brackett was born March 22, 1836, in Acton, Me.; a shoemaker in Acton and Springvale, Me; died September 12, 1865; married November 25, 1858, Laura J. Chadbourne, born June 28, 1834, daughter of William and wife, Susan P. Beal. Issue: 1. Charles W., b. 10 Sept., 1859; is a substantial business man in Lynn, Mass., where he is favorably known; mar. Ella M. Shorey. 2. Ida, b. 23 Apr., 1861; mar. 9 Oct., 1881, Chester W. Hamilton, b. 4 Dec, 1858, son of William and wife, Dorcas Hurd, (of Sanford), is a barber; home, in Springvale. Issue: 1st. C. Grace, b. 7 Nov., 1884; mar. 28 Mar., 1906, Charles W. Crummett. 2nd. Bernice A., b. 22 Apr., 1890. 358 BRACKETT GENEALOGY TENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Jonathan, Ira, Euther, Frank E. Frank Edwin Brackett was born August 14, 1859, in Medway, Mass., and now (1906) resides on Riverside avenue, in Medford, Mass.; is a salesman for lumber; married August 16, 1884, Amelia Fawcett, born March 8, 1864, daughter of William A. (born in England) and wife, Jerusha Allward, of Temperance Vale, New Brunswick. Issue: 1. Tracy F., b. 15 Aug., 1887. 2. Albert F., b. 13 Apr., 1890. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Samuel, Sam- uel, Joshua, Jonathan, Ira, Euther, Samuel W. Samuel Whaland Brackett was born January i, 1868, in South Acton, Me.; is a carpenter; now (1906) resides at 137 Salem street, Medford, Mass.; served for three years in companj^ A, ist regiment New Hampshire state militia. Married December 14, 1901, Maud E. Curtis, born September 6, 1881, daughter of Charles E. and wife, Alvena Burton, of Medford, Mass. Issue: 1. Alma D., b. 25 Dec, 1902. 2. Homer C, b. 26 Mar., 1904. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 359 DIVISION NO. 13. CAPTAIN JOHN BRACKETT OF GREENLAND AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter No. VII. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John. Captain John Brackett was born about 1700, in Greenland, N. H.; during his entire life he lived in said town. Had landed interests in the adjoining town of Stratham; in a petition, dated August, 1746, which he signed, he is described as a freeholder of Stratham; dur- ing the following year, in such capacity, he signed a petition to the provincial assembly against the settlement of two ministers in the town, a matter that grew out of a division of the faithful as the result of a religious revival which was prevalent in many towns in New England, and from which sprang the West societies. The petitioners were of the faction that favored the old estabHshment in religious matters. Captain Brackett was engaged extensively in farming; also followed professional pursuits; his name appears in the probate records in the capacity of counsellor at law. Was active in military affairs, and during King George's war, from 1744 to 1748, he held the rank of captain; during a considerable part of the war his com- mand was in active service. Records of the provincial assembly, under date of October i, 1745, show that it was voted to pay persons in "Captain Brackett's troop" for their service in hauling ordnance stores at fort William and Mary. Also that on August 27, 1747, it was voted to pay one Thomas Parker, for house rent for the year 1746, and fifteen shillings for carrying the governor's orders to "Captain John Brackett" and to other captains. The following is a report made by the captain which explains itself:— "Greenland Sept. 30, 1745- By his Excellency, Mr. Bennmg Wentworth's order, I prest 20 men that belonged to my troop to onlode the storeship, but there was but 18 went, and they say they did three days work. John Brackett Capt." The farm, which Captain Brackett inherited from his father, is still owned by his descendants; has been uninterruptedly owned by Bracketts, passing from father to son since it was acquired by Joshua Brackett prior to 1725. This farm Captain John gave to his son, Esquire George Brackett of local fame. To his son Benning, he gave the farm in Stratham, another farm in New Market, and a one- half interest in the sawmill at Wadleigh's falls. Another son was Dr. Joshua Brackett, one of the most eminent men in the province, who attained distinction both in his profession and as a patriot. Of •his other four sons little is known; Daniel and Samuel died unmar- ried in the lifetime of their father, probably in infancy; Thomas died MAP OF GREENI^AND AND RYE I CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 361 at the age of thirty-six, in the year 1753, possessed of an estate of several thousand dollars; John died unmarried, in 1800, lived with his brother George, on the homestead. His son Benning was probably named for Governor Benning Wentworth, with whom Captain John Brackett was intimately asso- ciated. Captain Brackett, in his day, was one of the most prominent men in the province; his position as commander of a troop, which was intrusted with the occupation of one of the principal forts in the province during a time of war, attests his capacity and standing as a military man. By marriage he became connected with a family of respectability and influence. His wife was Eliza Pickering; to her he was married December 10, 1724. She was of Greenland, was daughter of Thomas, son of John, the immigrant, one of the signers with Anthony Brackett, of the deed of land for a glebe. Captain Brackett died Januar}^ 20, 1759, as shown b)' his tombstone in the old Brackett burial ground on the estate of the late George Brackett, Esq. His widow, born in 1700, died February 7, 1762, married Jan- uary 3, 1760, Rev. Mr. Joseph x\dams, of Newington, N. H. For several years Rev. Mr. Adams had a charge in Stratham, was the orthodox minister of the town at the time of the religious excitement in 1746; among his supporters in the contest was Captain John Brackett. Issue: 1. Thomas, baptized in 1727; mar. Mary Robinson; d. 12 July, 1753; owned a fine property in Greenland and Stratham. Issue: 1st. Mary, who mar. 29 Jan., 1774, Capt. Andrew Wiggin, Jr., of Stratham. Issue: I. Polly, b. 9 Oct., 1780; mar. George Hilton, of New Market. 2. Samuel, not named in will; probably died in infancy. 8. Joshua, b. 9 May, 1732; entered Harvard college in 1748, and was graduated in 1752. Prepared for the ministry', but preached only a short time; was a Universalist. Studied medicine in Ports- mouth, under Dr. Clement Jackson; practiced in Portsmouth, where he always resided. Appointed judge of the court of admiralty of the province of New Hampshire, and took the oath of ofhce on 4 July, 1776, on which day his brother-in-law, General William Whipple, signed the Declaration of Independence as one of the delegates from the province. He held the ofhce continuously until 1789, when the duties were assumed by a federal judge. He was elected 30 Oct.. 1783, an honorary member of the Massachusetts Medical society, and in 1791, was conferred upon him the degree of doctor of medicine, by Harvard. Was a zealous promoter of the New Hampshire Medical society, incorporated 16 Feb., 1791, and is named in the act as a member; was elected first vice president, and elected president in 1793. which position he held until 1799; presented the society with a collection of medical works as the foundation of a library. For near- ly 30 years before his decease he used his influence to have a profes- sorship of natural history and botan}^ established in Harvard, and donated $1,500 to the college for that purpose. He d. 17 July, 1802. Mar. 14 Apr., 1760, Hannah Whipple, b. 15 Feb., 1734, dau. of Captain William and wife, Mary Cutts, of Kittery. No issue. The remains of Dr. Brackett and his wife are in the old North burying ground of Portsmouth, N. H. On a stone at the tomb is inscribed: .362 BRACKETT GENEALOGY "Here rest the Remains of Doctor Joshua Brackett late President of the New Hampshire Medical Society. In the full belief of the restoration of all things he calmly resigned his breath July 17 A. D. 1802, in the 69th Year of his age. Appointed by the State of New Hampshire, Judge of the Maritime Court, the time she assumed her Soverign rights; he Sustained the office with honor and integrity Until the adoption of the Federal Compact He was in judgment, sound; in friendship, firm; in sentiment, liberal and in benevolence, unbounded." Beside the tomb of Dr. Brackett is the tomb of his wife, and on the stone is inscribed in addition to her name and dates of her birth and death, the following: — "A pious cheerful rational Christian possessing an active and intelligent mind; much of her time was employed in literary pursuits; and her acquirments were manifested with that female diffidence which made her conversation pleasing to men of science." The tombs are single, are made of granite well cut for the time, in size, 3x3x6 feet, covered with marble slabs, and in good state of preservation. 4. John, b. in 1734; never mar.; lived with his brother, George, on homestead; d. 30 Jan., 1800. 5. George, b. 22 Aug., 1737. See family 2. 6. Mary, b. 14 Ma3^ 1739; mar. 31 Jan., 1759, Joshua Pickering, son of Joshua; mar. (2nd) Johnson. Issue: George; Mar}-; Harvey; and Elizabeth Pickering; Joshua; Sarah; Brackett; and James Johnson. 7. Elizabeth, b. 27 Dec, 1740; mar. Samuel Pickering, son of Joshua, b. 1732, in Newington, N. H., d. 15 Feb., 1797; she d. 6 Dec, 1832. Issue: 1st. Mary, b. in 1761; mar. Elijah Marston, b. in 1757, d. in 1839; she d. in 1853. 2nd. Joshua, who mar. Polly Doe; had Clarissa, and Augustus, a painter of portraits; was drowned in lake Erie. 3d. Elizabeth, mar. John Pingree; had Elizabeth; Joe; Thomas. 4th. Benning, who mar. McCli-sh, of Newport, R. I. 5th. Sarah, b. 31 Jan., 1773; d. 16 Nov., 1866; mar. Benjamin Dearborn. Children: Mary, mar. Daniel Veasy; Elizabeth, mar. Towle; Sarah S., mar. Sylvester Parsons; Abigail, mar. Usher Par- sons; Eevi; Samuel; Charles, mar. Susan Marsten; Benjamin. 8. Ann, not mentioned in will; probably d. in infancj-. 9. Daniel, b. in 1743; d. at age of ten months. 10. Benning, b. 24 Mar., 1745. See family 3. r CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 363 SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George. George Brackett, born August 22, 1737, in Greenland, N. H., commonly known as Squire George, was one of the eccentric and public-spirited men whose memory is perpetuated in song and story. Of his sayings and doings the poet sings and the historian writes, in our day. It is a pleasurable task to bespeak the praise which has been his, from those who knew him well. He inherited his father's farm, which fronted on the ba}^ and adjoined, on the west, the farm of his uncle. Deacon James, the Peacemaker. "We now will go on our way. And ere we reach the Stratham lyane, toward the Bay, And down the road, and now some time a public way, * * * * " * Time presses to move along. Now here we find The Thomas Brackett, son of George, the elder, mind. This long low house, with lands around, was once a part Of the ancestral acres, dear unto his heart." Both men, the squire and his uncle, were pillars of the Congre- gational church in Greenland. One of the many gifts of Squire George, for public purposes, he made in 1813, to the society fof Pro- moting Christian Knowledge; it was $5,000, on the condition that the societ}' was to pay annually $200 to the pastor of the Congrega- tional church in Greenland. Ingrafted upon his religion was a deal of superstition, as fre- quently was the case in his day, with most people of all classes; their unseen worlds were populated with a variety of good and bad spirits, of whom the bad were ever on the rampage. One dark night, in his one-horse shay, to which was hitched old "Star-of-the-Buttons," he was driving from his farm to the inn of Brackett Weeks, for a package. A neighbor. Thomas Greaves, was traveling on the road and carrying a lantern; hearing a vehicle coming behind him. Greaves stepped to the side of the road to let it pass, and closed the lantern so as not to frighten the horse; after the squire had driven past him Greaves stepped into the road and opened the lantern. Its light first made known the presence there of some being to the squire, who at once, in his mind, conjured up his particular prince of dark- ness, whose fiery breath and flashing eyes were emitting light to aid him on that dark night, solely for a sinister purpose. To be beguiled for a moment would result in the broiling of his soul forever in said prince's lake of brimstone. Hence, in no quaking voice he exclaimed, "Depart! Satan, depart!! retire! Satan, retire!! I have no need of thee!!" However, "Star-of-the-Buttons" for a race was of the whip-and- spur order, was but a slow roadster at command of voice; he did not partake of his driver's fright, so jogged along as slowly as he would had his driver been talking to Mr. Greaves instead of to his devil, — and Mr. Greaves made known himself. 364 BRACKETT GENEALOGY For portra3-iug the contrast in this man's traits of mind, it is proper to next record of him that in making a gift of the sum of ^2,000 for the founding of an academy in Greenland, he closed the instrument of conveyance with these words: — "Though goodness without knowledge is weak and feeble, yet knowledge without goodness is dangerous; and both together form the noblest character and lay the sure foundation to useful mankind." Surely satan and that which exists not unless there is a satan, will retire, depart forever from the minds of men who have goodness and knowledge inculcated in them. Perhaps the lantern's light on that dark night had its mission, A satan, knowledge and goodness have no common abiding place. At an earlier date he had given $5,000 towards the founding of an academy in Hampton, N. H. There was expectation on the part of the people of Hampton who were interested in the academy, that on his death the squire would further endow the institution in "a sum so large" wrote a Hampton historian, "as to place it in a flourishing condition. Whatever his intentions, no provision was contained in the will for its benefit. The gift was to be made through a Mr. Abbott, its agent, who had conflicting interests at heart, even the establishment of a similar institution at Greenland, and to his persuasions Mr. Brackett yielded." Thus is accounted for the origin of the Brackett academy in Greenland, an institution which ceased to exist long since. There was litigation between the trustees of the two academies; those of the one in Hampton brought action to convey in some unknown legal way to its coffers, the amount of the donation made by Mr. Brackett to found the academy in Greenland. The Reverend Mr. Ephraim Abbott was a pedagogue of Green- land, had wielded the birch in that town for many years; was also in some capacity connected with the academ}- in Hampton; hence, his conflicting interests. The following is the story as told in rhyme by the Greenland poet: "And Parson Abbott preached this day I went to church. And though he preached the gospel, still, the birch Was yet considered good and quite the proper thing To make the lazy and unwilling birds to sing. For then all held 'To spare the rod 3^ou spoiled the child.' " In the day of this good parson, if the rod were spared, it was not because such course was thought the better one, but was spared from some motive of prudence, as the poverty of Dr. Syntax is an instance, thus told: — "E'en birch, the pedant master's boast. Was so increas'd in worth and cost, That oft prudentially beguil'd To save the rod he spare 'd the child." As Parson Ephraiin lived in a land of birch, where tough withes could be had for the cutting, by their application: — "* * * he left his mark. He's with the flock he fed; Has gone to his reward, is living although dead. He fostered learning; urged upon the town to build The old academy-. The teacher's chair he filled With much success. * * * * ^ CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 365 But wherefrom came the funds this classic hall to build? He found a man; secured a sum that nearly killed The son and heir of this George Brackett, rich in land And money * * * * . ' ' These men 'the tees without a trust' were paid Two thousand dollars, and incorporation made. The name's in honor of George Brackett. By the way He lived where his great-grandson lives to-day. A lovely charming spot, up by the Greenland Bay." One of the accounts of the manner in which the gift was made is that shortly before his death, and evidenced by a writing, Esquire George conveyed to Stephen Pickering and two others as trustees (the "tees without a trust"), land of the value of two thousand dol- lars, for the founding of an academy in Greenland, to be called Brackett academy. _ Such institution was incorporated m 1824. When, upon tne death of Mr. Brackett, in 1825, it was learned that no provision was contained in his will for further endowing the academy m Hampton, the trustees of that institution became aware that Parson Abbott had outwitted them. Just what were the grounds of the action brought by them against the trustees of the- Brackett academy, to recover from that institution the money given it by Mr. Brackett, have not been inquired into, but it is ventured that Parson Abbott was charged with unduly influencing the aged benefactor, with having tickled his pride with the proposition of naming for him an academy to be located in Greenland, if he gave the money to aid in the enterprise; that the intention was, on the part of the donor to give money to the Hampton academy, which he supposed he was doing but was misled, etc Anywav, the "tees without a trust" had a hard time of it; not only did they have on their hands the contest with the Hampton people, but also had more or less difficulty upon the death of Mr. Brackett, in securing control of the gift, on account of the opposition of some of the heirs. One in particular, was somewhat strenuous, even obstreperous in his opposition. Thus, Greenland's poet tells it in rhyme: a* * * For before the door he took his stand. And with a pitchfork in his hand, he bade them stay. 'I've some rights; my father's dying! keep away You hungry leeches! find some other prey.' " One of the stories still current in Greenland, about Esquire George is as follows: With old "Star-of-the-Buttons," he used to drive to a bank in Portsmouth, whose clerks would come to wait on him where he sat in his wagon. On one occasion, after the clerks had waited on him, he summonsed them again, by pounding on his wao-on as his custom was, to inform them that a mistake had been made in counting the money given him. The clerks told him that no mistakes were corrected after the money had once left the bank. "Very well," answered Esquire George, "the mistake is m my favor. Get up. Old Star-of-the-Buttons." . When the War of the Revolution commenced he was in his prime in point of years; during the contest he was a faithful sup- porter of the cause of the colonists. But few men m the province had more at stake, in a financial way, on the outcome of the war, 366 BRACKETT GENEALOGY than did he. In December, 1775, he was appointed one of the town's committee of safet}', in which position he was continued until Decem- ber, 1777. He seldom held any town office. In the year 1786, he was one of the selectmen. No greater honor within the gift of his townsmen could have been conferred upon him than his election as delegate from the town, in 1791, to the convention which revised the constitution of the state. It has not been learned in what business he made his wealth; it is known that he was a successful and prosperous farmer. He gave freely to good purpose during his life, and possessed a large estate at the time of his death, June 23, 1825, in the eighty-eighth year of his age. During his life he was closely identified with the interests and prosperity of the town, had the welfare of its people at heart and bestowed gifts upon them to the benefit of their posterity. He married December 13, 1764, Ann March, born in 1743, died November 16, 1823, daughter of Clement; he was born in 1707, was a physician of Greenland, married Elinor Veazey, will proved in June, 1777, was son of Israel; he was born April 4, 1683, was a physician of Greenland, married Mary, daughter of Joseph Hall, of Greenland, died in 1729, was son of George; he was born about 1646, lived in Newbur}^, Mass., married June 12, 1672, Mary, daughter of John Folsom, of Exeter, was son of Hugh; he sailed from South Hampton, England, April 24, 1638, in the "Confidence," and settled at Newbury, Mass., married Judith, who died December 14, 1675, died November 12. 1693. Issue: 1. Elizabeth, b. 29 Dec, 1765; d. 7 Apr., 1784. 2. -Ann, b. 17 Apr., 1768; d. 28 Jan., 1779. 3. Sail}', b. 8 Jan., 1771; d. 28 Jul}-, 1803. 4. Thomas, b. 6 Apr., 1773. See family 4. 5. Joshua, b. 29 July, 1776. See family 4 A. 6. Hannah, b. twin with Joshua; mar. Seward; d. 29 July, 1806. 7. Elinor, b. 14 Oct., 1778: d. 18 Oct., 1804. 8. George, b. 4 Aug., 1782; d. 24 Apr., 1784. 9. Nanc}', b. 3 June, 1787; d. 3 Nov., 1806. 10. Eliza, b. 4 Aug., 1790; d. 10 Apr., 1808. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning. Benning Brackett was born March 24, 1745, in Greenland. By his father's will he became possessed of "land in Stratham bought of Peter Coffin; 70 acres in New Market bought of Joseph Smart; 4- of sawmiill at Wadleigh's falls and right in grant in Durham, called Sjnnond's grant." He settled on the seventy acres in New Market in the Ash Swamp district, south part of the town. Young Benning became the owner of this considerable estate when he was sixteen years old; he required it all for the support of his numerous children. During the War of the Revolution he was a resident of New Market. The records of the War Department fail to disclose that he rendered any military service; however, it is found that in March, 1776, he was a signer to a protest to the appointment of one Folsom as an officer of CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 367 the local militia regiment and it is probable that of this regiment he was a member. Was a capable forehanded farmer; resided in New Market continuously from about 1767 to his death, January 21, 1815; buried in Benning Brackett burial lot on Ash Swamp road in New Market. Married May 14, 1767, Sarah Bennett, born April 25, 1750, died January 9, 1823. Issue: 1. John, b. 22 Feb., 1768; mar. Betsey Folsom, b. in 1775, dau. of William and wife, Mary Low. of New Market; he d. 6 Mar., 1842. Issue: 1st. William, who mar. Eleanor Folsom, of Ossipee. 2nd. Joshua, who never mar. 3d. John M., resided in Wolfboro, N. H.; was collector of inter- nal revenue and president of a bank in Wolfboro. Was a candidate for governor in the Republican convention of 1 871, and received 59 votes. The nomination went to James Pike, who was defeated at the polls. Had, I. Sarah, who mar. Henry McDuffy, of Wolfboro and d. childless. II. Another daughter. 4th. Daughters, one or more. 2. Sally, b. 16 May, 1769; never mar.; lived with her brother Joshua; d. 8 Sept., 185 1. 3. Elizabeth, b. 27 June, 1770; mar. 28 Dec, 1790, Samuel Pick- ering, of New Market; d. 25 June, 1857. 4. Benning, b. 6 Jan., 1772. See family 5. 5. Daniel, b. 2 Aug., 1773; d. in infancy. (). Nancy, b. 12 July, 1774; mar. Andrew Burleigh; d. 21 Apr., 1817. 7. Comfort, b. 22 Sept., 1776; mar. Samuel Eyford; d. 24 Nov., 185 1. Had children, William; vSally; and Mary, none of whomever mar. 8. Daniel, b. 6 Aug., 1778. See family 6. 9. Joshua, b. 30 Sept., 1780, in New Market; for a time lived in Greenland; was a farmer; mar. Abigail Pickering, b. 26 Mar., 1787, in New Market, dau. of James and wife, Rachel Wakefield Durell, of New Market; he d. 21 Dec, i860. Issue: 1st. Martha Jane, b. 21 Apr., 1816, in Greenland; d. 21 Apr., 1886, in New Market; mar. 5 Dec, 1839, William Henry Harrison Montgomery Treadwell, b. 14 May, 1813, in Portsmouth, N. H., d. 13 Apr., 1893, in P^xeter, N. H., was a carriage builder, resided in Portsmouth, New Market, N. H., Haverhill and Boston, Mass., New Market and Exeter, N. H., in the order named, was son of Charles Treadwell; he was b. 10 Dec, 1767; d. 3 June, 1843, mar. 26 Feb., 1799, Elizabeth Drowne (b. 23 Dec, 1777, d. i Apr., 1862, dau. of Samuel and wife. Mar}- Pickering); was a sea captain, son of Nath- aniel; he was b. 6 Dec, 1730, was son of Charles; he was b. 21 Sept., 1705, was son of Nathaniel; he was b. 13 June, 1677, in Ipswich, was son of Nathaniel; he was b. 13 Mar., 1638, in Ipswich, was son of Thomas; he was b. in 1605, in St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, mar. in 1633-4 Mary ; came from England in 1635 in ship "Hopewell," settled at Dorchester, moved to Ipswich, d. 8 June, 1671. Issue, first four b. in New Market though family resided in Boston until 1872: 368 BRACKETT GENEALOGY I. Joshua Brackett, b. 17 Oct., 1840, in New Market; physi- cian and surgeon; a graduate of Harvard in 1862; during the civil war, from 1862 to 1865, was asst. sur. in 45th and 55th Mass. vol. inf., with rank of lieut.; sur. in 5th and 62d Mass. vol. inf. with rank of major; since the war, was asst. sur. gen. of Mass., on staff of the governor with rank of col.; d. 6 May, 1885, in Boston; mar. 15 Dec, 1870, at HoUiston, Mass., Clara Maria Paddeford, dau. of Frank and wife, Harriet Wayne. No issue. II. Benjamin Franklin, b. 7 June, 1842; enlisted 19 Apr., 1864, 2nd battery, light art., Mass. mil., promoted corpl., sergt., 2nd and ist lieut.; in service of the United States from July to Nov., 1864, when the organization was known as the 42nd Mass. vol. mil.; was discharged 19 Apr., 1871; resides in Exeter, N. H. The writer is indebted to Mr. Treadwell for mau}^ favors. III. Martha Jane, b. 24 Aug., 1843; mar. 9 Mar., 1870, Alonzo Cummings Grout, then of Rockford, 111., b. 18 Nov., 1832, in Chelsea, Vt., son of Benjamin and wife, Orra Cummings. Issue: a. Harrison Treadwell, b. 8 Aug., 1871; mar. 9 June, 1897, Martha Ellen Morrison, b. 7 Apr., 1865, d. 14 Mar., 1904, dau. of Alger D. Morrison and wife, Lucy Fogg. IV. Sarah Abbie, b. 28 June, 1845, in New Market. V. Mary Drowne, b. 16 Feb., 1847, in Boston; d. 16 July, 1 90 1, in Exeter. 10. Mary, b. 19 Apr., 1782; mar. 28 Jan., 1802, Giles Smart, b. 10 Dec, 1775; she d. 23 Mar., 1853. Issue: 1st. Charles, b. 12 Dec, 1802. 2nd. Elizabeth, b. 15 Mar., 1804. 3d. Clarissa, b. 8 Oct., 1805; mar. Arthur Bennett. 4th. Martha, b. 28 Jan., 1808. 5th. Caleb, b. 8 Sept., 1810. 6th. Mary Ann, b. 11 Nov., 181 7. 11. Huldah, b. 21 June, 1784; mar. Johnson. Had children, Amos and Mahala; d. 16 Aug., 1846. 12. Katharine, b. 27 Dec, 1785; mar. 4 Jan., 1810, Thomas Ayer; d. 13 Dec, 1847. Issue: 1st. Joshua, is dec. 2nd. Julia, who mar. Chamberlain; is dec. Issue: I. Mary Ann, who mar. Arnold; is dec. 13. Hannah, b. 21 June, 1788; never mar.; lived with Joshua; d. I Aug., 1852. 14. Purney, b. 10 June, 1790; mar. 9 Sept., 1818, George Ayer; d. 26 July, 1875. Issue: 1st. Pamelia, who mar. Augustus Lane. 15. George, b. 6 May, 1792; never mar.; lived in New Market; d. 5 Dec, 1861. 16. Eydia, b. 5 Dec, 1795; mar. 31 Mar., 1819, John Ayer; d. 18 July, 1843. John Ayer, it is said, was older than either of his brothers, Thomas or George, each of whom mar. sisters of his wife. Issue: 1st. Sarah, b. in Feb., 1823; mar. Samuel Manning; d. 26 July, 1 89 1. Issue: I. Wainwright M., b. in Dec, 1852; d. 8 Jan., 1896. II. Frederick S., b. in Sept., 1854; d. 14 June, 1873. III. Eydia Brackett, mar. George Hilton; home is in New Market. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 369 SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born April 6, 1773. Few persons in Green- land are there to-day but who have heard of Thomas Brackett, and the old residents of the town can well remember him. He was past the age of fifty years when his father died, and at the time was the sur- viving child of all of Esquire George's children. The well known benevolence of Esquire George, and his willingness to believe what pretentious persons told him, made him an easy victim to their wiles, could they but get his ear. His son and heir well knew and under- stood the imposters, and assumed to protect his aged father from the cunning ones seeking funds for societies and institutions. "My grandfather," wrote Mr. Simeon S. Brackett, "sent his daughter Mary Ann to guard the old gentleman from their importunities. Finally they became so bold that Thomas, himself, stood guard, rifle in hand, determined to shoot the first one who passed a rope which he had stretched across the lane." Knowing full well how unprincipled were these beggars, Mr. Brackett did not stop with warning them away; they were men he knew very well, and he made them feel his resentment in many ways; he was a good hater and in these instances had just cause for hatred; their cant and pretentious motives were a poor screen against his attacks. The schemers for the Brackett academy fund were success- ful; the proposed name, perhaps, was what enabled them to wheedle the old gentleman out of the money he donated. The gift he made about two years before his death; it consisted of a wood lot in the town of Ossipee, which sold for two thousand dollars. The deed was made to trustees; they found no flower-strewn path to travel, because of the opposition and indignation of Mr. Thomas Brackett. One of the trustees, a Mr. Stephen Pickering, he often expressed his con- tempt for — gave him a lick with the rough side of his tongue when he passed him. One of their meets is thus described by Mr. Otis Hall: * * * * "Stephen Pickering here Once lived a while and owned and kept a store, quite near * * * Here one fast-day he was hung Before the store in effigy, and there he hung All day. Across the back was seen in letters plain 'Think on thy latter end.' He had a thirst for gain. Which made him enemies. He represented once The town, and went to Concord; there was not the dunce That some do show themselves. But Thomas Brackett gave The hint; was the 'good friend' one might not wish to crave; Took ev'ry opportunity remarks to make. For Brackett hated well — as women hate a snake. So, one bright June morning Brackett met the stage For Concord, at the Stratham Lane, and, looking sage. Addressed the driver slowly as he said: 'I see You've got Bill Guppy there inside; well, let him be; 370 BRACKETT GENEALOGY But keep him safe, and when you get to Concord, take Him quickly to state prison where he cannot make More trouble." Pickering uttered not a single word." Stephen Pickering was the founder of a bank in Wolfboro, N. H., and was accused of having been instrumental in wrecking it. Thomas Brackett was unsparing in his denunciations of Pickering for his fraudulent acts, and had no hesitation in speaking his opinion of him. Pickering was a cousin of Brackett 's wife, Polly. Thomas Brackett was tall, broad-shouldered, weighed over three hundred pounds. Was a graduate of Phillips Exeter academy. He inherited a good estate from his father including the homestead in Greenland. His home was frequented by the best of Portsmouth and the state. One of his grandchildren wrote, "I can just remember seeing Commodore Decatur (died in 1876), I^evi Woodbury and Gov- ernor Goodwin at his house, together with many others, whose names I do not remember." Levi Woodbury- was also governor of the state in 1823-4; he and Mr. Brackett were great friends and with his family several times a year visited at the old mansion house. Mr. Brackett was a good entertainer, enjoyed the part of host, and few in his da^^ filled it better than he. His friendship was dearly prized and long remembered. He was not a person to wear away his life in sorrow because of any fancied wrong or because of actual misfortune; he had a great cause for complaint, particular!}^ against men whom he had a right to expect would conserve his interests instead of seeking to secure bounties from his aged and kind-hearted father; he was a good hater it is true, but hated well only for good cause. Always lived in Greenland; died Jul}^ 2, 1 85 1. Married February i, 1797, Polly (Mary) Pickering, of Newington, born in 1776, died June 17, 1861, daughter of Nicholas; he was born in 1727, will dated November 7, 1807, proved Januarj^ 16, 1809, married Mary (daughter of William and Sarah Langdon, of Portsmouth), was son of Thomas; he was born November 28, 1703, died December 9, 1786, married February 7, 1727, Mary (daughter of Colonel Downing), was son of Thomas; he lived in a log cabin near the .shore of Great bay on the farm that was his father's, died in 1719-20, was son of John, the immigrant; he was in Portsmouth as early as 1633, signed deed for a glebe with Anthony Brackett, had several grants of land, one of five hundred acres on Great bay after- wards owned by his son Thomas; in 1862, one hundred-seventy acres of the tract was owned by James C. Pickering; it descended in male line to him, it never having been deeded; John Pickering died Janu- ary 18, 1669. Issue: 1. William, b. 29 Mar., 1798. See family 7. 2. Mary Ann, b. 4 Sept., 1800; d. 4 Oct., 1890; mar. Francis Vose; lived in Bloomfield, Me., and Pembroke, N. H., where Mr. VOvSe was superintendent of academies; he died in Pembroke 13 Aug., 1 85 1. Issue: 1st. John Francis, b. 19 Aug., 1832, in Greenland; mar. 3 July, 1855, Emma J. Haywood, who is dec; had two daughters; at one time lived in Bristol, N. H. 2nd. George Thomas, b. 5 Aug., 1835, in Bloomfield, Me.; at one time resided in Bristol, N. H. 3. George, b. 7 Mar., 1803. See family 8. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 371 4. Ellen L,angdon, b. 23 Mar., 1805; d. i May, 1839; mar. 25 Oct., 1 83 1, Daniel Knight, of Corinth, Vt. No issue. 5. Elizabeth, b. 22 Dec, 1808; d. unmar. 5 Apr., 1890. 6. John Langdon, b. 19 Apr., 181 1. See family 9. FAMILY NO. 4 A. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born July 29, 1776; was graduate of a medi- cal school; practiced medicine in Greenland; he died before 1833. Married Margaret Muloon, much to his mother's disgust, who consid- ered her a person in the lower walks of life; she died January 10, 181 3, age twenty-eight years. On her tombstone is inscribed that at the age of fourteen she became converted; was of deep humility, great tenderness of conscience, calm submission under peculiar trials, and of uncommon sweetness of temper. Issue: 1. Ann, b. in 1806; d. 6 Nov., 1833. 2. Joshua M., b. in 1810; d. at sea i Dec, 1829. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, Jr. Benning Brackett, Jr., was born January 6, 1772, in New Mar- ket, New Hampshire; married Mary Neil; soon after his marriage he removed to Wolfboro in which place the elder children of his family were born; thence moved to Maine; resided in Hermon, Penobscot county; was a farmer; died October 22, 1852. Lssue: 1. Mehitable, b. in 1800; a mute, never mar. 2. Mary, no record. 3. Eliphalet, b. 17 Mar., 1805. vSee family 10. 4. James, b. 22 July, 1807. See family 11. 5. John, b. 5 vSept., 1810. vSee family 12. 6. George, b. 13 Nov., 181 2. See family 13. 7. Joshua, b. 24 May, 1815. vSee family 14. 8. Nancy, no further record. 9. William, b. about 1822, in New Hampshire; census of 1850 shows him living in North Hermon, a widower; was a blacksmith. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas. Joshua, John, Benning, Daniel. Daniel Brackett was born August 6, 1778, in New Market. In his day he was famous for his weight which at one time was five hun- dred pounds; was known as the New Hampshire giant. He wore a belt six inches wide about his waist to hold himself in shape. Received offers from managers of circuses to exhibit himself as the Fat Man, but declined, having other ambitions in life. In the spring of 1837, he left his home to visit relatives and stopped for a time with his son Joseph, whose residence known as the "Hill place" is on the road from Rockingham junction to New Market. While visiting 372 BRACKETT GENEALOGY there the weather became warm; for the purpose of his comfort he removed his coat, and in his shirt sleeves sat in front of the house; it was on a day that he considered a very warm one. Thus exposed he was stricken with pneumonia, then called inflammation of the lungs, which proved fatal. He died April 4, 1837. To admit the coffin into the house it was necessary to enlarge the doorway; was buried in the family cemetery on the Benning Brackett farm, on the Ash swamp road in New Market. In his youth Greenland's rhymer met the giant, and thus he writes of him — "One caught my wondering eye, and that was Daniel B. 'Twas on the P'rade near by the parish church one day, The time that I remember seeing him. The way Was broad, and all the voting men were out, And he on hand to get a drink and look about. But how to describe him! weight, five hundred pounds or more And shaped like a toad; I looked him o'er. He filled the wagon seat he was so monstrous fat And all humped up a mass of flesh and bones; he sat, And had to wear a leather belt full one foot wide. To keep his bowels up in place .so he could ride. His wagon had no springs except strips of oak That ran from axle tree to rocker; never broke Because so stiff and strong. They had but little spring; Of rude construction; it was not a handsome thing. To make a meal for supper, as the story went, A loaf of brown bread and a pot of beans he sent Into his anxious stomach, where a pan of milk Soon filled the aching void. Then feeling fine as silk, And thinking how another good square meal would taste He pulled himself together round about the waist And then slept * * *." He lived on the Haven farm, "down Sodom road which leads from Pickering's mill;" later lived in Tuftonboro. Married (ist' Sarah Norris. Married (2nd) Mehitable Wiggin, born August 28, 1 771, died in 1868; parents resided in Stratham. Issue: 1. Martha C, b. 20 Dec, 1801; mar. William T. Sanborn. Chil- dren were Mehitable Brackett, mar. Dexter Tucker of Henniker; Daniel Brackett, mar. Woodbury; Harriet, mar. Andrew Gale, (2nd) Geo. Thompson; Mary A., mar. Thos. M. Jaques; Caroline, mar. John Perkins; Martha, mar. Mathew B. Plummer. 2. Joseph, b. about 1805. See family 15. Issue by wife Mehitable Wiggin: 3. Sarah Maria, b. 19 Dec, 1806; d. young. 4. Charles C, b. 2 July, 1808. See family 16. 5. Mehitable W., b. 26 May, 1810; mar. Jude R. lyincoln. 6. Priscilla C, b. 7 Apr., 1812; mar. William Longee. 7. Ann E., b. 11 June, 1814; d. 18 June, 1885; mar. Samuel Pickering, son of Stephen and wife, Starbird; mar. (2nd) Joseph Garland. Child, C. B. Pickering, mar. Kate Stone; resides in Dan- bury, Conn.; has three children, Harry; Ann; and George. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 373 EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George, Thomas, William I^. William I^angdon Brackett was born March 29, 1798, in Green- land; a farmer, also kept a countr}^ store; in 1863, he built the Union saw and grist-mill which he operated until his death May 20, 1863; always lived in Greenland. Married January 24, 1826, Abigail Berry, born in 1801, died in 1886; she was daughter of Thomas Berry. He was born in 1755; married his cousin Mehitable, daughter of his uncle, Thomas Berry (born 1731, died 1799), who married Abigail Lane, and lived in house he built near a spring, a little south of the late Nathan Berry's house); was son of William. He was born in 1720; died in 1775; married Elizabeth Hobbs; was son of Thomas. He was born in 1688, in Greenland; married Mehitable , born in 1697; built a house near to Eastern R. R., now standing and occupied by E. D. Moulton, in which son William, grandson Thomas and great- granddaughter Abigail were born; was son of William, the immi- grant, who settled as early as 1635 at Sandy beach, in Rye. Issue: 1. William H. E., b. 24 Feb., 1837. See family 17. 2. George Berry, b. 18 Oct., 1838; d. unmar. Sept. 14, 1867. 3. Ellen Frances, b. 31 July, 1828, in Greenland; mar. 4 Feb., 1847, Charles E. T. Yeaton, b. 22 Aug., 1824, in Durham, N. H.; is a farmer; resided in Greenland, Dover and Portsmouth in the order named; son of Charles and wife, Nancy Thompson. Issue: 1st. John E.. b. in Apr., 1848; mar. in Apr., 1872, Harriet Richmond. Issue: I. Charles Richmond, b. 26 May, 1873. II. Susan Ethel, b. 27 June, 1880. III. Herman Edwin, b. 24 July, 1882. IV. Winifred Ellen, b. 29 Mar., 1884. V. John Beecher, b. 24 Feb., 1889. 2nd. Clarence, b. in Aug., 1852; mar. 25 Oct., 1882, Eaura Davis. od. Herman, b. in 1854; lost at sea. 4. Mary Elizabeth, b. 5 Nov., 1826, in Greenland; mar. 3 Nov., 1844, Jacob Thayer Brown, b. 12 May, 1822, d. 12 May, 1868, son of Thomas and wife, Elizabeth Drake, of Hampton Falls; home, in Hampton. Issue: 1st. Frank B., b. 13 July, 1848; mar. 27 Nov., 1867, Martha W. Young; home, in Hampton. 2nd. Clarence T., b. 10 Oct., 1854; mar. in Nov., 1877, Sarah W. Emery; home, in Hampton, N. H. Issue: I. Edward Jacob, b. 27 June, 1879. II. Mary Susan, b. 2 Dec, 1880. b<4 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George, Thomas, George. George Brackett was born March 7, 1803, in Greenland; died February 12, 1859; married October 19, 1826, Rooksby Marston, born about 1803, died September 16, 1854; was a farmer in Greenland. Issue: 1. Georgianna, b. 29 Oct., 1828; d. 14 Oct., 1859; mar. in Apr., 1852, Richard Robinson; resided in Amesbury, Mass. Issue: 1st. lyouisa Isabel, b. 17 May, 1853. 2nd. Richard B., b. 14 May, 1854; d. 30 Oct., 1881. 2. Rooksby H., b. 15 Mar., 1829; d. same day. 3. Malvina, b. twin with Rooksby H.; d. 15 Apr., 1829. 4. George E., b. 5 Apr., 1830. See family 17 A. 5. Joshua Pickering, b. 29 Oct., 1831; d. 3 Mar., 1852. 6. James Oliver, b. 5 July, 1833; d. 6 Nov., 1850. 7. Rooksby A., b. 31 Ma3% 1836; d. 29 Oct., 1904; mar. James W. Teague, of Portsmouth. 8. Eliza Jane, b. 8 Nov., 1842; mar. 22 Aug., 1865, Edward Bennett, who d. 16 Oct., 1898. Issue: 1st. Georgianna, b. 4 Apr., 1868, in Waseca, Minn. 2nd. James, b. 12 Apr., 1870; d. 17 Aug., 1872. 3d. Jennie, b. 16 May, 1874; mar. 28 Aug., 1894, \Vm. J. Campbell; home, in Seattle, Wash. 4th. Edward M., b. 9 Dec, 1879. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George, Thomas, John E. John Eangdon Brackett was born April 19, 181 1, in Greenland, where he always resided; was a farmer; married December 13, 1836, Ellen Augusta Smith, born in 18 16, died Ma}- 31, 1896, daughter of Simeon Pease Smith and wife, Anna Chase Dudley, of Portsmouth; Mr. Brackett died January 20, 1890; was a member of the state mili- tia for many years and a trustee of the Congregational church society of Greenland for forty years. Issue: 1. Anna Dudley, b. 29 Dec, 1840; mar. 25 Aug., 1873, Rev. Mr. John W. Garland, of Boscobel, P. Q., b. 4 May, 1836, son of William and wife, Beza Madden; had charges in Greenland, N. H., Roxbury, Mass., Boscobel, P. Q., South Stukely, P. Q., Portsmouth, N. H., Bridgewater, Mass., West Medford, Mass., and Goulbourn, Province of Ontario where they reside. Issue: 1st. Herbert E., b. 17 Aug., 1874; is a clerk; home, in Boston. 2nd. Mary Eouise, b. 12 June, 1876; is a missionary in Canada. 3d. Faith, b. 16 Mar., 1878, in West Medford, Mass. 2. Simeon S., b. 11 Feb., 1848. See family 18. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 375 FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthon}-, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, Eliphalet. Eliphalet Brackett was born March 17., 1805, in Wolfboro, N. H.; was a farmer; Hved in New Harmony and Bangor, Me.; died Febru- ary 22, 1888; married Catherine Scott, of Edington, born in 18 10, died in 1883. Issue: 1. Catherine, b. in 1832; is dec. 2. Mehitable, b. in 1833; is dec. 3. Mary, b. in 1836; is dec. 4. Victoria, b. in 1839; mar. Nathaniel B. Eldridge; home, in Boston. Issue: 1st. Nettie M. 5. Daniel F., b. 6 Dec, 1841, in Bangor, Me. Served during the civil war as a soldier, discharged from the service 8 Sept., 1864; has resided in Bangor, Me., and Big Rapids, Mich.; retired from busi- ness; home, in Cape Cod, Mass.; mar. 11 Feb.," 1889, Anna Whipple, b. 7 Oct., 1849, dau. of Joel E. and wife, Barbara Grow, of Winna- mac, Indiana. No issue. 6. James, b. 2 Oct., 1849; mar. Mary Haney; home, in Santuit, Mass. Issue: 1st. Clarence, b. in 1880. 2nd. Rosco. 3d. Erwin. FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthou}', Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, James. James Brackett was born July 22, 1807; contractor and builder; resided in Wolfboro, N. H., Eebanon, Me., and Somersworth, N. H., in the order named; later resided in Berwick where he engaged in the grocery business; died August 16, 1849; married (intention pub- lished February 22, 1829, at Eebanon) Sabra Cowell, born January 13, 1803, died September 17, 1895, daughter of Edmund and wife, Comfort Corson, of W^st Eebanon, Me. Issue: 1. Augustus, who d. in youth. 2. Hannah Elizabeth, b. 16 Sept., 1832, in Eebanon; mar. 30 Oct., 1850, James Madison Tebbets, b. 30 Apr., 1816, d. 22 Nov., 1881, son of James and wife, Elizabeth Emer}^ of Berwick; was a hardware merchant; home, in Somersworth, N. H. Essue: 1st. Arabella S., b. 15 Apr., 1852; mar. 7 June, 1886, Dr. John Anderson Watson. 2nd. James E., b. 22 July, 1855; mar. 12 Jan., 1881, Harriet Hargraves; d. 15 Apr,, 1886. Issue: I. James Hargraves, b. 20 June, 1882. 3d. Charles E. Tebbets, b. 28 Jan., 1858; mar. 12 Mar., 1887, Vina Johnston. 4th. Mary E., b. 30 Mar., 1865; d. 23 Feb., 1882. Also three children who d. in infancy. 376 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. Uramus O., b. 27 Mar., 1835. See family 19. 4. Mary Frances, b. 27 Aug., 1837; mar. John Pierce, who is dec; she d. in Nov., 1864. 5. Emma Ann, b. 14 Jan., 1840, in West Lebanon, Me.; mar. 12 Mar., 1859, James Clark Blaisdell, b. 17 Feb., 1837, son of Enoch and wife, SalW C. Clark, of Lebanon and Berwick, Me., a descendant of the "Blasdales" who settled in York about 1640, is a farmer; resi- dence in Berwick. Issue: 1st. Hattie, b. 15 Apr., 1861; d. 25 July, 1865. 2nd. Nellie Frances, b. 22 May, 1866; mar. 26 Nov., 1884, Almon Hodsdon; home, in Berwick. 3d. James William, b. 16 July, 1869; resides in Newton, Mass.; is secretary of Brj^ant and Stratton school; aided in search for data for compiling this work; mar. 29 Nov., 1893, Minerva Howell, b. 14 Apr., 1 87 1, dau. of James and wife, Rosina Husse}% of Boston and Roches- ter, N. Y. Issue: I. Richard Howell, b. 29 Aug., 1901. C. Sylvanus P., b. 7 Feb., 1842. See family 20. 7. Laura Almeda, b. 20 Mar., 1845; mar. 10 Nov., 1867, C. E. Marshall; home, in Portland. Issue: 1st. Hattie A., b. 14 May, 1869. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthon3\ Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, John. John Brackett was born September 5, 18 10, in Wolfboro, N. H.; was a farmer; lived in Hermon, Maine, where he died November 17, 1878; married November 27, 1834, Nancy Robinson, born October 14, 1809, died Ma}?^ 13, 1862. Issue: 1. Orin J., b. 2 Dec, 1835. See family 21. 2. Naomi, b. in Dec, 1837; mar. in 1858, Isaac Grant, b. in 1836, son of Alanson and wife, Almira Goodel, of Hermon, is a teamster; home, in Bangor, Me. Issue: 1st. Charles W., b. in July, 1 86 1. 2nd. Frank H., b. in Feb., 1876. 3. Laura J., b. 4 Feb., 1840; mar. John Weisgerber; home, in Buchanan, Mich. Issue: 1st. John Emerson. 2nd. Fann}', who mar. Rand. 4. Mary M., b. 16 July, 1842. 5. John, b. 21 Oct., 1844; d. 23 Sept., 1846. 6. Marilla E., b. 21 July, 1847; mar. Edwin Howard; d. 4 Jan., 1894. No issue. 7. Frank C, b. 26 July, 1853; mar. 17 Sept., 1873, Lizzie Drink- water, b. 4 May, 1854, dau. of Jefferson and wife, Maria Frasier, of Bangor, Me., is proprietor of a laundry; home, in Bangor, Me. Issue: 1st. Wade F., b. 20 July, 1883. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 377 FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, George. George Brackett was born November 13, 181 2, in Wolfboro, N. H.; was a farmer; always lived in Hermon; died in February, 1881; married in 1836, Elinor Kelley, born in 1823, died in 1865, daughter of Anthony, of Hermon. Issue: 1. Roxana, b. in 1839; mar. Sullivan Worcester. Issue: 1st. Elizabeth F., mar. Libby; home, in Bangor. 2. Frances E., b. in 1841; mar. Samuel Maxfield. 3. Delicia A., b. in 1842; mar. Charles Brown; home, in Boston, Mass. 4. George, b. 7 Jan., 1844. See family 22. 5. Maria L., b. i June, 1846; mar. William Small; home, in Her- mon, Me. 6. Charles P., b. 13 July, 1848. See family 23. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born May 24, 1815, in Wolfboro, N. H.; was a farmer; lived in North Hermon; moved from there to Bangor, Me., where he died, August 15, 1892; married May 20, 1853, Lydia McKenny, born May 22, 1824, died June 15, 1890, daughter of Rich- ard and wife, Eydia Brown, of Stetson, Me. Issue: 1. Fisher, b. 5 Jan., 1854; d. 10 Nov., 1857. 2. Joshua, b. 14 June, 1856, in North Hermon, Me.; is a carpen- ter; home, at Greenville Junction, Me.; mar. 20 Oct., 1899, Emma Titus, b. 18 Jan., 1873, dau. of Charles and wife, Jane McKenny, of Stetson, Me. Issue: 1st. Freeman F., b. 30 Oct., 1900. 3. Nancy, b. 30 Jan., 1858; d. 15 Nov., 1872. 4. Mary, b. 18 Dec, i860; mar. 23 Apr., 1895. John A. Twombly, b. 20 Sept., 1853, son of Addison M. and wife, Dorothy J. Frost, of Lincoln, Me., works in a shoe factory; home, in Bangor, Me. No issue. 5. Eydia, b. 16 Aug., 1864, in North Hermon, Me.; mar. 24 Dec, 1898, Henry M. Choate, b. 16 Aug., 1861, son of Leonard and wife, Emeline M. Cook, of Newburyport, Mass.; home, in Boston; Mr. Choate is an accountant. Issue: 1st. Albert D. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Daniel, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born about 1805; married Mary J. Manning, born about 181 1; lived in Rockingham, N. H. Issue: 1. Mehitable, b. about 1830; mar. David Chapman. 2. James P., b. about 1833; mar. Mary Kelley. 3. Lydia C, b. about 1835; mar. Evans. 378 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 4. Daniel, b. about 1838; mar. Olive Willey. 5. Mary J., b. about 1839; d. in 1855. 6. Martha. 7. Joseph E., b. about 1842; machinist, now a farmer; home, in Rockingham junction, N. H.; mar. (ist) 31 Dec, 1864, Almira C. Rand, dau. of Trundy, of Rye; she was b. 16 Nov., 1838; d. 25 Mar., 1902; mar. (2nd) 9 June, 1905, widow Mary J. Huzzey, b. in 1849, dau. of Joseph I^eake, of Chichester, N. H. Issue: 1st. Herbert E., b. in 1866; mar. Mary Slick, b. in Germany; is a dealer in provisions and meat in Maiden, Mass. Children are, Herbert E.; Mary; Joseph N. 2nd. George T., b. in 1867; home, in New Market. 3d. Edward T., b. in 1870. 4th. Joseph A., b. in 1877; lives in Newburyport, Mass. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Daniel, Charles C. Charles Cutts Brackett was born July 2, 1808; w^as a carpenter and builder; resided in Topsfield and Quincy, Mass.; represented Topsfield, in the legislature in 1844; married Sarah Peabody, born in 1808, died May 24, 1885, daughter of Oliver and wife, Estes or Esty, of Boxford, Mass. He died April 6, 1885. Issue: 1. Charles O., b. 14 Dec, 1834. See family 24. 2. George A., b. 12 Oct., 1836. See family 25. 3. Ann E., b. in 1844; home, in Topsfield, Mass. 4. Albert A., b. 5 Dec, 1850. See family 26. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John,. George, Thomas, William, William H. E- William Henry Eangdon Brackett was born February 24, 1837, in Greenland, N. H., where he alwaj'S lived; was a millwright; served on the board of education and as selectman; treasurer of masonic lodge for many years; married January 4, 1863, Henrietta, A. de Rochemont, born February 27, 1845, daughter of George W. and wife, Henrietta de Witt, of Portsmouth. Mr. Brackett died March 5, 1895. Issue: 1. Mary Ellen, b. 28 Mar., 1864, in Greenland; mar. i Sept., 1887, Frank M. Hoyt, b. 23 Jan., 1859, son of Samuel W. and wife, Harriet S. Murray, of Newington, N. H.; is a publisher; home, in Greenland; formerly lived in Chelsea, Medford, and Melrose, in the order named. Issue: 1st. Lawrence Brackett, b. 10 Sept., 1891. 2nd. Ruth Alden, b. 30 Dec, 1893. 2. Charles Henry, b. i Nov., 1865. See family 27. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENIvAND 379 3. George William, b. 14 May, 1867, in Greenland; is a printer; home, in Greenland; formerly resided in Cambridge and Everett, Mass.; mar. i4Aug., 1 891, Grace Annie Pickering, b. 11 Dec, 1875, dau. of Oliver and wife, Georgie Adams, of Greenland. Issue: 1st. Ray Cecil, b. 9 Aug., 1892. 4. Abbie Brown, b. i Feb., 1869, in Greenland; mar. 17 Sept., 1890, Arthur J. Durell, b. i Dec, 1862, son of Charles E. and wife, Paulina Allen, of Newfield, N. H.; husband is a pattern-maker; home, in Newfield, N. H. Issue: 1st. Gordon Brackett, b. 4 Jan., 1896. 2nd. Newman Osborne, b. 23 Aug., 1898. 3d. Thayre, b. 14 Feb., 1905. 5. Henrietta Thayre, b. 19 Dec, 187 1, in Greenland; mar. 4july, 1892, Howard Evans Rundlett, b. 20 May, 1866, son of Greenleaf B. and wife, Martha Hayes, of Newfield, manager in employ of Allen Chalmers company; residence in New York city; formerly lived in Scranton, Pa., and Boston. FAMILY NO. 17 A. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George, Thomas, George, GeOrge E. George Edwin Brackett was born April 5, 1830; died October 3, 1880; married June 26, 1852, Mary Elizabeth Gee Pickering, who died March 10, 1884. Was a farmer in Greenland; resided on the estate which belonged to his ancestor, George, son of John, as "Rambles about Greenland" reads: — "Adjoining these we come to George Ed Brackett place. That handed down through generations six we trace The Brackett Blood, and find a Captain Thomas B. Comes first and then a George and then a Thomas B. A second time; then comes a George and George Ed. B. A second time. The scene is beautiful; the bay As blue as blue can be, and on a sunny day It makes me wish to be a duck or goose and sail Away from all that makes life wearisome and frail. The place is not the place it was when Thomas died — The farm of all the farms and so the boast and pride Of all around. Much of the land's been sold and gone To other parties; thus the moving world moves on." It was a Captain John Brackett who came first. Issue: 1. George Edwin, b. 27 Sept., 1869; mar. Phila Eeach; home, in Greenland. Issue: 1st. George Edwin. FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, George, Thomas, John E., Simeon S. Simeon Smith Brackett was born February 11, 1848, in Green- land, N. H., where he has resided since, except of a short period when he dwelt in Roxbury, Mass.; is a dealer in lumber and grain; has served as chairman on the board of selectmen and for several 380 BRACKETT GENEALOGY years as trustee of the Congregational church society. Mr. Brackett has a chest, believed to have been the property of one of the daugh- ters of Anthonj^ the immigrant, and made or purchased for her use at the time of her marriage; it is about five feet in length, and two and one-half feet in height; is made in a very substantial manner, and though it has had rough usage at some time, is well preserved and intact. He also has a sword which has been in the family for man)^ years — for over one hundred-fifty years at least. Mr. Brackett is of the opinion that the sword belonged to Ivieutenant Joshua Brackett, of the third generation; he wrote: — "neither do I know anything about the sword beyond Squire George's father passing it along to him as a sacred relic with in.structions to keep it in the Brackett name." Squire George's father. Captain John Brackett, was himself a soldier, and for years commanded fort William and Mary, and perhaps the sword was his. Whether the sword was Ivieutenant Joshua's or Captain John's, it has passed into very good hands where its value is fully appreciated. The writer is indebted to Mr. Brackett for a good many favors in the compiling of this his- tory. Married October lo, 1877, Sarah Abby Barrell, born June 29, 1846, daughter of Charles Colborn Barrell and wife, Sarah Johnson Cutts, of York, Me. Issue: 1. Blanche, b. 7 Dec, 1878; d. 10 Dec, 1878. 2. Ellen Augusta, b. 14 Apr., 1882; is a teacher, a graduate of Smith's college. North Hampton, Mass. 3. Colborn Barrell, b. 19 May, 1884. FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, James, Uramus O. Uramus Orril Brackett was born March 27, 1735; married March 8, 1856, Caroline Hammond, born May 22, 1836, died June 2, 1896, daughter of William D. and wife, Sarah Savary, of Marblehead, Mass. Mr. Brackett was engaged in different lines of business dur- ing the course of his life, w^as dealer in jewelry, wood and coal, and in express business; was also postmaster, representative, state sena- tor, and a member of Governor Perham's council from 1870 to 1873; resided in Somersworth, N. H., Berwick, Me., and Merrimac, Mass. Issue: 1. Frederick, b. 27 Jan., 1859; d. 8 Mar., i860. 2. Anna Delia, b. 8 May, 1861; mar. 5 July, 1883, William C. Russell; home, in Merrimac, Mass. Issue: 1st. Moses Chandler. 2nd. Everett Brackett. 3. Eouise Carolyn, b. 26 June, 1869. FAMILY NO. 20. From Famil)^ No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, James, Sylvanus P. Sylvanus P. Brackett was born February 7, 1842, in West Lebanon, Me.; is a confectioner; home, in Dover, N. H.; formerly' resided in Berwick, Me., Attleboro, Mass., and New York city, in CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 381 the order named; served three years in the United States Navy on ship "Kearsarge," participated in the sinking of the "Alabama;" was town clerk of Berwick and assistant postmaster there, and first assistant postmaster in Togus, Me. Married June 28, 1869, Maggie H. Wright, born in 1850, died May 8, 1873, daughter of Henry and wife, Sawyer, of Damariscotta, Me.; married (2nd) January 11, 1879, lyillia Quimby, of Somersworth (formerly Great Falls), N. H., born January 19, 1855, daughter of Daniel, born about 1875, died in 1858, and wife, Eunice Wood, born in 181 2, died in 1883, of West Lebanon, Me. Issue: 1. James Henry, b. 27 June, 1870; d. 28 Jan., 1875. • 2. Maud L,ouise, b. 29 July, 1872; is a clerk in the service of thie Federal government. 3. Wallace James, b. 7 Oct., 1882; d. 4 May, 1883. 4. Bessie Merle, b. 27 Feb., 1884. FAMILY NO. 21. From Family No. 12. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, John, Orin J. Orin J. Brackett was born December 2, 1835; was a mattress- maker and resided in Oakland, Cal., at the time of his death, Octo- ber 7, 1899; formerly lived in Hermon, Me., Bangor, Me., and Great Falls, N. H., in the order named; married April 22, 1880, Ida Can- field, born September 9, 1855, daughter of Edward F. and wife, Mary A. Davison, of Randolph, Crawford county. Pa. Issue: 1. Ivy D., b. 7 Aug., 1882. 2. William R., b. 10 Jan., 1884. 3. Ray E., b. 23 July, 1888. 4. Floyd, b. 4 Feb., 1892, FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 13. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Benning, George, George. George Brackett was born January 7, 1844, in North Hermon, Me.; business is roofing; home, in Saginaw N. S., Mich.; served in company A, 13th Maine volunteer infantry, from October 20, 1861, date of enlistment, to January 7, 1865, date of discharge; married (ist) April ID, 1870, Belle Jones; married (2nd) Ellen Stengel, born April 4, 1849, daughter of Joel and wife, Ellen Averill, of Croton, Newaygo county, Mich. Issue: 1. Fred T., b. 7 May, 1867. 2. Lillian Belle, b. 15 June, 1872; mar. 22 June, 1897, E. B. Shearer. 3. Cora Edna, b. 17 Sept., 1874; mar. 7 June, 1898, R. H. Clark. 4. George Arthur, b. 10 July, 1877; d. 6 July, 1882. 5. Charles Percy, b. 8 Sept., 1883; d. 24 Nov., 1887. 382 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 23. ^ From Family No. 13. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Banning, Benning, George, Charles P. Charles P. Brackett was born July 13, 1848, in Hermon, Me.; is a carriage maker; resides in Hermon; married December 24, 1876, Fannie D. Overlock, born August 28, 1851, daughter of Martin and wife, Martha Holt, of Hermon. Issue: 1. Mary, b. 2 Feb., 1878; mar. 9 June, 1897, Lionel D. Phillips; home, in Bangor, Me. Issue: 1st. Harold D., b. 24 Jan., 1900. 2. Mattie, b. 20 Jan., 1880. 3. G. Budd, b. 8 Feb., 1883. 4. C. Ralph, b. 5 Mar., 1887. FAMILY NO. 24. From Famil}' No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Daniel, Charles C, Charles O. Charles Oliver Brackett was born December 14, 1834, in Box- ford, Mass.; was a dealer in grain; at the time of his death, January 21, 1899, he resided in Quincy, Mass.; formerly lived in Topsfield and Wejmiouth, Mass.; married November 11, 1864, Emily Ann Pitts, born April 13, 1836, daughter of William Folger Pitts and wife, Sarah Emery, of Skowhegan, Me. Issue: 1. Charles William, b. 4 Sept., 1866; d. 4 Apr., 1868. 2. Charles P., b. 21 Feb., 1869. See family 28. 3. Abby Bass, b. 28 Jan., 1871; mar. 13 Nov., 1900, Parker Mud- gett Dickey; home, in Quincy, Mass. Issue: 1st. Albert Edwin, b. 2 Dec, 1901. FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning. Daniel, Charles C, George A. George A. Brackett was born October 12, 1836, in Boxford, Mass.; is a hide merchant on Congress street, Boston; home, in Quincy; formerly lived in Topsfield, Mass.; married February 22, 1869, Luella A. Willis, born May 12, 1849, daughter of Mitchell Willis and wife, Amanda M. Pratt, of Skowhegan, Me. Issue: 1. Luella, b. 5 Dec, 1869; mar. in Mar., 1898, John Rogers; home, in Quinc}?-. Issue: 1st. Helen, b. 7 Jan., 1899. 2. George, who is unmar.; home, in Quincy. FAMILY NO. 26. From Famil}' No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Daniel, Charles C, Albert A. Albert A. Brackett was born December 5, 1850; is a wholesale dealer in leather on South street, Boston; home, in East Milton; was member of the legislature of Massachusetts, in 1888; married Lavina H. Bunton. Issue: 1. Albert E. 2. Vina P. CAPTAIN JOHN, OF GREENLAND 38^ TENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Thomas. Joshua, John, George, Thomas, William, William H. L., Charles H. Charles Henry Brackett was born November i, 1865, in Green- land, N. H., where he has always resided; is a farmer; married May 12, 1886, Fannie M. Lamprey, born May 20, 1863, daughter of Ed- win and wife, Elizabeth Brown, of North Hampton, N. H. Issue: 1. Edwin L., b. 21 Dec, 1887. 2. Charles H., b. 10 Sept., 1889. 3. William H. E., b. 27 Aug., 1892. 4. Ralph de R., b. 3 Oct.. 1893. 5. Esther M., b. 22 Oct., 1895. 6. Constance, b. 25 July, 1899. FAMILY NO. '28. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, John, Benning, Daniel, Charles C, Charles O., Charles P. Charles Peabody Brackett was born February 21, 1869, in Quincy, Mass.; is a dealer in leather; home, in Quincy; married March 23, 1898, Lillian Whittier Phillips, born November 10, 1873, daughter of Horace Whittier Phillips and wife, Mary Vinal Lincoln, of Quincy. Issue: 1. Phillips, b. 30 Dec, 1898. 2. Charles Peabody, b. 18 Aug., 1900. 384 BRACKETT GENEALOGY DIVISION NO. 14. SAMUEL BRACKETT OF NEW MARKET AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter VII. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born in Greenland, N. H., about 1705; he lived the greater portion of his life, and died, in New Market; was a resident of that town prior to 1740. Public records are the sources of information for facts pertaining to this man's life; no descendant of his has affirmed anything concerning him. His father devised to him a one-half interest in the property at Wadleigh's falls. His house was near the mill on this property. The town record relative to the la5ang out of a road by the selectmen, describes the place where his house stood. A copy of the record is here given to enable those to locate the former site of the house who may wish to do so. It reads — "New Market, March 31, 1752. We, the subscribers have laid out an open publick highway from Lamperell river landing place at the watter side to the line between said New Market and Durham, at that place in said line where Wadleys way (so called) crosses said line; laid out two rods broad as the way now goes and bounded as follows from said watter side up the path on the southerly side of Mr. Joseph Smiths house and Deacon Joseph Judkins house, and on the north of Mr. William Talors house to Piscasick bridge and then on betwene Mr. Samuel Bracketts house and barn to the north of Mr. John Ben- nicks (Bennetts) house, and between Samuel Rawlings house and barn, and between Mr. Samuel Aseleys barn and Mr. Joseph Smarts house, and so on as the path now goes on the north of Mr. John Palmers house, and so on as the path now goes to said line between said New Market to said Durham." His name appears several times on the town records of New Market. March 19, 1744, he was allowed twenty shillings old tenor, on an account he had against the town; signed petition dated March 12, 1752, for highway from New Market to Wadleigh's falls; March^ 29, 1756, appointed a surveyor of highways; again appointed March 28, 1757; signed petition dated January 18, 1760, for highway between Epping and New Market; also signed petition March 5, 1766, for landing place at Lamperel river "which has been upwards of 100 years as such, to become town property and protected as such." The date of his death is not known; his estate was probated in 1767. Through some oversight the public record pertaining to it was not properly indexed, if indexed at all, and until the last few years it was not known by those living that au}^ records as to his estate were extant. In the records are named his children who survived him; it is the only source of authority we have as to members of his family. SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 385 No mention of his wife is made; she had probably died before he did. Her maiden name has not come down to us. She was perhaps a Hil- ton or a Weeks. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Elizabeth, who mar. Masson. 2. Keziah, who mar. Noah lyord. 3. Molly, who mar. Perkins. 4. Mary, mar. Benjamin Chapman, b. in Jan., 1737, son of Samuel of iSTew Market. Issue: 1st. Paul, b. 9 Nov., 1761; d. about 1838; mar. (ist) Sarah Smart, dau. of Robert; mar. (2nd) Nancy Chapman. Issue by first wife: I. Mary, who mar. Benjamin Brackett (see issue fam. 8, this diy.). 2nd. Lydia, who d. unmar. 3d. Noah, who d. in West Indies. 4th. John, who never mar. 5th. Joseph, mar. (ist) about 1792, Polly Ray, d. in 1810; mar. (2nd) Olive Dustin; lived in Meredith, N. H; d. 24 July, 1822. 5. Abigail, mar. i Apr., 1762, Nicholas Harford. 6. Joshua. See family 2. 7. Ichabod. See family 3. 8. John. See family 4. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua. Joshua was born probably in New Market, N. H. The date of his death is not known; the )'oungest child of his family of ten chil- dren, was born in 1784. He was a farmer and always lived in New Market. The first mention of his name contained in the town records, is as signer with his father to a petition dated March 5, 1766, for .a "landing place at Eamperel river." His military service in the War of the Revolution is not known with certainty, he perhaps was a member of a local militia company; in March, 1776, he was a signer to a protest to the appointment of one Folsom as lieutenant-colonel of the local militia regiment, of which he probably was a member. In 1775, at the beginning of the war he and his brother Ichabod, under contract with the provincial authori- ties, supplied "pinch wood" for use in constructing and repairing for- tifications in Portsmouth harbor. Also in 1779, they filed an account of supplies for the use of the army furnished in that year. Joshua was also a member of the West society; in 1778, with his brother Ichabod presented an application to the town clerk of New Market to have their names enrolled as members of that society. Issue: 1. Jeremiah, b. 19 May, 1764. See family 5. 386 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2. Eunice, b. 25 Oct., 1766; mar. 13 Nov., 1785, Isaac Burleigh; lived in New Market. Issue: 1st. Deborah, who mar. Napoleon Home; lived in Wolfboro. 2nd. Mary Ann, who mar. (2nd) Fullerton; lived in Wolfboro. 3d. James, who lived and d. in New Market. 4th. Emily, who mar. Thomas Cheswell. 5th. Eunice, who mar. (ist) Wiggin; (2nd) Whitehouse. 3. Samuel, b. 8 Jan., 1769; mar. 12 Apr., 1797, Sally Dow; no further record. 4. Sarah, mar. 6 Jan., 1802, Samuel Cheswell; had children. Maria; Elizabeth; Sophia and Philanson; S8ttled in the state of New York. 5. John, b. 6 Mar., 1774. See family 6. 6. Deborah, b. 4 Ma}-, 1776; mar. 7 Feb., 1796, Barker Wiggin; lived in New Market. 7. Joshua, b. 28 Apr., 1779. See familj^ 7. 8. Elizabeth Jane. b. 29 June, 1781; mar. 4 Sept., 1801, Na- thaniel Brackett (see fam. 3, div. 17). 9. Benjamin, b. 23 Mar., 1784. See family 8. 10. Mary, b. in 1789; was living in 1850, with her nephew Joshua, son of Jeremiah. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Ichabod. Ichabod Brackett was born in New Market, N. H., in what year is uncertain; he was past the age of fort3^-live 3'ears in 1791; was appointed in 1767, administrator of his father's estate, hence was, perhaps, his eldest son. The first mention of his name in the town records, is under date of March 29, 1764, when he was appointed by selectmen to a minor town ofhce. In the same year on May i, he presented to the provincial assembly a petition whose purpose is not disclosed — perhaps some measure of relief; it was denied. In 1778, he petitioned the town clerk to become a member of the "West societv;" it was a religious organization independent of, and, in its beginning, much at variance with, the old Congregational society of the town, not alone on doctrinal points. The place of worship of the West society was at New Market plains about a mile above the bridge across the Pacassic river, close by which was the farm that belonged to his father; when Ichabod lived on the farm he was a member of the West society. Its first pastor was Rev. Mr. Nathaniel Ewer who remained with it in that capacity for fifty-four years. Ichabod moved to the south part of the town where lived his wife's people; the local- ity is known as the "Four corners." He signed petition dated March 23, 1784, for appointment of magistrate for New Market; no subse- quent mention of his name in the town records. The census of 1790, shows him a resident of the town of Canterbury, N. H., with a family, which, as appears by that census, consisted of one male under the age of sixteen years and three females, probably his wife and two unmar- ried daughters. In 1795, he removed to Caledonia county, Vermont; in the countv in which he resided he held the office of sheriff. y SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 387 There has been nothing pubhshed to show that Ichabod Brackett served as a soldier in the War of the Revolution. However, there is this known, that he with his brother Joshua in 1775, furnished "pinch wood and other combustibles' ' for fire-rafts to be used for the defense of Portsmouth harbor; the bill which they presented to the provincial assembly was for labor of men and oxen procuring "pinch" wood, etc. The date of his death has not been learned. Married Mary Hilton; she was born February 14, 1737, was daughter of Edward, name of wife unknown, died in October, 1776, was son of Richard; he married his cousin Ann Hilton; he was son of Captain William Hilton, and she was daughter of his brother Edward, who was born in 1626 in Exeter, N. H., died April 28, 1699, married Ann Dudley, was son of Edward; he was the immigrant, name of wife is unknown, was without doubt a younger son of Baron Hilton and was born at Hilton castle, Wearmouth, Durham county, England. Ann Dudley was born October 16, 1641, in Salisbury, Mass., was daughter of Rev. Samuel; he was born about 1606, at Canon's Ashby, Northamptonshire, England, died February 10, 1683, in Exeter, N. H., married in 1632 Mary Winthrop, was son'of Governor Thomas; he was born at Canon's Ashby about 1576, died December 31, 1653, at Roxbury; married Dorothy Yorke; commanded a company of Northshiremen at siege of Amiens; was steward to the Earl of Eincoln until 1630, when he became a Puritan; came to America with Gov. Winthrop; was chosen assistant and deputy governor; and in 1634, 1640, 1645, and again in 1650, was chosen governor of the Massa- chusetts Bay colony. Mary Winthrop, born in 161 2, died April 16, 1643, was daughter of Governor John Winthrop; he was born January 12, 1587, was from Groton manor, Suffolk, Eng., married March 16, 1605, Mary (only child of John Forth, of Great Stambridge, Essex county, Eng.), was son of Adam Winthrop; he was born August 10, 1548, at Groton Manor, married February 29, 1579, Anne (daughter of Henry Brown, of Edwardstone, Suffolk, Eng.), died in March, 1623, was son of Adam; he was born October 9, 1498, in Eavenham, Eng., married July 20, 1534, Agnes (daughter of Robert Sharpe), died November 9, 1562. was son of Adam; he married in 1498, Joan Burton. Issue: 1. Simeon, mar. 24 Dec, 1789, Betsey Eastman and lived in Concord, N. H.; removed to Caledonia, Vt.; it has not been learned that he had any male issue. 2. Eevi. See famil)' 9. 3. Ichabod. See family 10. 4. Perhaps a dan. 5. Perhaps dau. Mary. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, John. John Brackett was born in New Market. Little that is authentic is known of him. From the town records it appears that he was appointed March 29, 1762, surveyor of highways; March 28, 1763, fence viewer; with his brothers and cousin Benning Brackett, signed 388 BRACKETT GENEALOGY February i, 1768, petition for school. It appears from the probate records that he shared in the division of his father's estate. It is thought by the writer that he was the John Brackett who died before 1691, in middle life, on Peak's island. The island at the time was owned b}- an uncle of John Brackett, viz., Anthony Brackett, whose son Thomas, about the age of John, lived on the island. It will be observ^ed that there is no disparity in the meager fact we have to pre- clude the identity of the one with the other. If identical he was the John Brackett who married Sarah ; upon his death she removed to Wellfleet, Mass., where the census of 1790 shows her dwelling with one male under the age of sixteen years. Issue: 1. Samuel. See family 11. SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Jeremiah. Jeremiah Brackett was born May 19, 1764, in New Market, where he dwelt until his death March 7, 18 16; was a farmer; married Sep- tember 25, 1791, Polly Smart, born January 7, 1768; she svirvived her husband. Issue: ■ 1. Polly, b. 4 Mar., 1793; mar. 14 Nov., 1814, David Dearborn; lived in Gilmanton, N. H.; d. 2 May, 1836. Issue: Six or more chil- dren, 2. Abigail, b. 28 Mar., 1795; d. 28 Oct., 1798. 3. Joseph, b. 22 May, 1801. See family 12. 4. Joshua, b. 25 Oct., 1805. See famil}' 13. 5. Jeremiah, b. 3 Sept., 1807; mar. Hannah T. ; lived in Georgetown, Mass.; she d. 8 Oct., 1861. No issue. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua,, John. John Brackett was born March 6, 1774, in New Market; was a blacksmith; familiarly referred to as Black John; always lived in New Market; married (perhaps Mehitable) Wiggin. Issue: 1. John, b. in Aug., 1796. See family 14. 2. Martha, mar. 22 Feb., 1823, Moses Rumney, of Effingham, N. H. 3. Dau., who mar. Foss. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born April 28, 1779, in New Market, where he lived until subsequently to his marriage; resided in Belfast, Me.; was there in 18 10, as shown by census of that year; his residence SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 389 probably commenced from an earlier date; served in the War of 1812, as a private in Captain Nathan Swan's company under command of Jacob Ulmer, 2nd regiment, ist brigade, loth division of Massachu- setts militia, in state service, from September 2 to 21, 1814; stationed at Belfast. Appointed May 4, 1808, to serve on school commission in Belfast; was a farmer; died April 18, 1862, in Rockland, Me.; mar- ried March 26, 1802, in I^ee, N. H., the Rev. Mr. James Osborne officiating, Catharine Janes, of I^ee, who died November 5, 1855. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Addison, b. about 1804. See family 15. 2. Catherine, b. in Belfast, Me.; mar. Silas Dilloway; always lived in Belfast; d. about 1843. Issue: 1st. James, b. about 1828; never mar. 2nd. Susan, b. about 1830; mar. Samuel Colburn. 3d. Nathaniel, b. 5 July, 1832, in Belfast; is a carpenter; resides in Tamworth, N. H.; mar. 7 Apr., 1853, Mary E. Colburn, b. 5 Feb., 1833, dau. of John and wife, Sally Briar, of Wilton, Me.; served in 14th Me. vol. inf. Issue, two girls who d. in infancy. 4th. Roxey, b. about 1841; mar. Joseph Stevens; home, in Maitland, Mo. 3. Sabrina, b. about 1802; is dec.^, mar. 15 Nov., 1830, Charles Rhoades, a farmer, b. in 1812, d. in 1866, son of Thomas and wife, Mary Stetson. Issue: 1st. Mary, b. in 1822; d. in 1859.- 2nd. Ralph F., b. in 1823; mar. Angeline Brown; d. in 1872. 3d. Almatia A., b. in Dec, 1836; mar. in Aug., 1862, Gusta- vius A. Safford, b. in Sept., 1836, d. in Feb.. 1891, son of James P. and wife, Mary Gilkey, of Hope, Me.; home, in Rockland, Me. Issue: I. Clarence R., b. 4 May, 1869; d. 13 Mar., 1884. 4th. Charles E., b. in 1838; mar. Fannie Elwell. Also three children who d. in infancy. 4. Nathaniel, b. about 1806; never mar. 5. John S., b. about 181 1. See family 16. 6. Sarah Ann, b. 13 July, 1818, in Belfast, Me.; mar. 5 Nov., 1843, Hector M. Rhoades, sea captain, b. 4 Feb., 1817, d. 26 Dec, 1874, son of Thomas and wife, Mary Stetson, of Northport, Me.; she d. 14 Apr., 1891; home, in Rockland. Issue: 1st. Eugene A., b. 18 Apr., 1857, in Rockland; mar. 14 Nov., 1895, Helen C. Guyette, b. 26 Mar., 1862, dau. of William H. and wife, Sarah M. Hall, of Glens Falls, N. Y.; is a telegraph operator; home, in Rockland. No issue. Also four children who d. in infancy. 7. Joshua, Jr., b. about 181 7; was living in 1850. 8. Emily, d. young and unmar. FAMILY NO. 8. From Famil}^ No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born March 23, 1784, in New Market, where he always lived; was a farmer; married Mary Chapman, (see fam. I, this div.). Issue, all born in New Market: 390 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1. Mary Ann, mar. Benjamin Philpot; is dec. 2. Paul, a tailor in Dover; d. at age of 25 years unmar. 3. John, never mar.; is dec. 4. Sarah, lived in Lynn; d. young unmar. 5. Arthur, b. about 1826; a farmer in New Market; never mar.; is dec. 6. Joshua S., b. 18 Feb., 1820. See family 17. 7. Elizabeth, mar. (ist) Gray Smith; (2nd) Voight; had son Ivouis, who lives in New York city. 8. Benjamin Franklin, a shoemaker in L,ynn; mar. Bubere. Issue: 1st. John, who lived in North Woburn, Mass. 2nd. Mary, who mar. 3d. A dau., who mar. C. F. Heath; lived in Jamaica Plains, Mass. 4th. A dau., who mar. Walter Porter; home, in Lynn, Mass. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Ichabod, Levi. Levi Brackett was born in New Market, N. H.; shortly after his marriage he removed to Caledonia count3% Vermont, where he died a young man, leaving surviving a widow, with several children. For her second husband the widow married Joel Fletcher (ist wife was Lucy Hubbard who died September 24, 1814); two of his daughters married her son Hilton Brackett. Levi Brackett was a farmer; mar- ried in Canterbury, N. H., Mary Haines; she was born July 14, 1773, died January 14, 1853, was daughter of Samuel Haines; he was born August 26, 1749, in Greenland, N. H.; died October 29, 1838, in Can- terbury, N. H.; outlived all his brothers and his sons. In 1775, enlisted in the Continental army in Captain Jeremiah dough's com- pany, Colonel Poor's regiment; was corporal and received four pounds for military coat promised by the colony of N. H.; served two months and ten days; was obliged to sign the pay-roll with a cross, having lost a thumb. Enlisted in the Northern army. Continental service, was mustered July 2, 1776, in Captain James Shepherd's company; was at one time a lieutenant; by trade, a blacksmith; w^as detailed to take charge of the shoeing of the horses. Married July 9, 1772, Han- nah Johnson (born December 22, 1749, in Rowley, Mass., died Feb- ruary 13, 1813, in Canterbury) was son of Abner. He was born in Greenland, in 1724, removed to Oxford, N. H., then to Canterbury, died in 1795, married July 27, 1746, in Hampton, N. H., Sarah Weeks, was son of Matthias; he was born in Greenland about 1680, died in 1771, married prior to May 26, 1726, Hannah Johnson (of Rowley, who died May 4, 1755, daughter of John Johnson, a miller, of Greenland, and wife, Hannah Lewis) was son of Matthias; he was born in 1650, in Portsmouth, N. H., (Strawberry Bank), died in the winter of 1688-9, niarried December 28, 1671, Jane Brackett (daugh- ter of Anthony the immigrant) was son of Samuel; he was born in 161 1, in England, at fifteen years of age was apprenticed to John Cogswell, of Westbury, Wiltshire, Eng., a cloth manufacturer, after having served nine years he came to New England in 1635, with Mr. Cogswell in the ship ''Angel Gabriel" which sailed from King's vSAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 391 Roads, Bristol, Eng., June 4, and from Milford Haven, Wales, on June 22, 1635, sensed one j^ear at Ipswich with Mr. Gogswell, then went to Dover, N. H. In 1638, he returned to England where on April i, 1638, he was married to Elinor Neate in the church at Dilton, Wiltshire, where he had previously lived; died in 1686. Sarah Weeks was baptized in 1727, in Greenland; was daughter of Walter Weeks, born in 1706, died in 1744, married about 1726, his cou- sin, Comfort Weeks, (died in December, 1786, was daughter of Cap- tain Joshua Weeks, born June 30, 1674, died June 13, 1758, and wife, Comfort Hubbard), was son of Captain Samuel, born in 1670, died in 1746, a farmer in Greenland, married Elinor Haines, was son of Leonard; he was of Greenland and Portsmouth, was baptized in 1639, died in Greenland in 1707, married Mary Haines (born in Dover in March, 1667, daughter of Samuel) was son of John Wyke (Weeks) of Moreton, Somoset county, Eng. Elinor Haines (Mrs. Samuel Weeks) was born August 23, 1675, died in 1725, was daughter of Samuel Haines; he was born in Dover, died at the age of forty-three in Greenland, married January 9, 1673, Mary Fifield; she was probably the daughter o^ Giles Fifield and wife, Mary Perkins. Comfort Hubbard (Mrs. Joshua Weeks) was born January 17, 1681, in Salisbury, Mass.; was daughter of Richard; he was born about 1645, died June 26. 1719, married Martha Allen (born in Salis- bury in 1646, died there October 4, 171 8, daughter of William Allen and wife, Ann, daughter of Richard Goodale and wife, Dorothy, of Yarmouth, Norfolk, Eng., and came to Newbury, Mass., in 1638), was son of Richard; he was born about 1620, in Surrey county, Eng., died in 1666, married Hannah Parker of the Massachusetts Bay colony. Issue: 1. Samuel H., b. in 1794. See family 18. 2. Jeremiah C, b. 8 Jan., 1796. See family 19. 3. Hilton, b. 8 Jan., 1798. See family 20. 4. Haines, b. in 1800; d. 1805. 5. Ira, b. 20 June, 1804. See family 21. 6. Anson, b. about 1809. See family 22. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sanuiel, Ichabod, Ichabod. Ichabod Brackett was born in New Market, N. H.; the year of his birth has not been learned; he was under the age of sixteen years in 1790, which j^ear he was a member of his father's household in Canterbury, N. H., as shown by the census of 1790. When a young man he removed to Salina, N. Y., and acquired a large fortune for his day. He died in Salina while still a young man. Married Artimissa Waterhouse. Issue: 1. Oscar B., b. 22 Mar., 1812. See family 23. 2. Cyril Hunt. He removed to Tennessee; no information has been secured as to his descendants. 3. Edward H. See family 24. 4. William W. Perhaps d. unmar. 5. Mary Hilton, who d. unmar. 392 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. IL From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel. John, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born about 1780; his father died on Peak's island when the son was under the age of sixteen years. Upon the death of his father, his mother removed to Wellfleet, Mass. By one of his descendants, the writer was informed that Samuel and his mother were "brought to Wellfleet or North Eastham (the adjoining town), by one of the coasting captains of that day, in whose family she lived until the marriage of her son." The census of 1790 (1791) shows the mother a resident of Wellfleet and one male under the age of sixteen years living in the house with her. He removed to Eastham. Mass., where he died. Married Polly or Mary Cobb. The mother and the young wife did not get along well together, and the former returned to her people in Maine. Issue: 1. Samuel, lost at sea prior to 1845, leaving surviving a widow and a son Gorham. The widow married a Knowles and the son adopted his stepfather's name, and was known as Gorham Brackett Knowles. The latter became a famous sea captain, commanded some of the largest and finest ships of thirty years ago and was. a commo- dore in the Hastings fleet; he died about 1888, in San Francisco. His widow and two daughters reside in Oakland, Cal. 2. Elkanah, b. 29 Aug., 1808. See family 25. 3. William D., b. in 1812. See family 26. 4. Gorham, b. in 1816. See family 27. 5. Elijah C, b. 20 Jan., 1817. See family 28. C). Theophilus, living in 1902, in Swampscott, Mass; has sons, Charles and Frank. No further record. 7. Mercy E., b. 7 Mar., 1822, in Eastham, Mass.; d. 5 June, 1895; mar. 22 Mar., 1838, Nathaniel C. Wiley, b. in 1811, d. in Nov., 1892, in Wakefield, Mass.; resided in Eastham, Melrose, Wakefield, Eynn and Swampscott, Mass. Issue: 1st. Ann, b. 23 July, 1844; d. 13 Oct., 1844. 2nd. Gilbert Adam, b. twin with Ann; d. 28 Apr., 1861. 3d. Henry Edward, b. 21 May, 1846, in Swampscott; mar. Fannie V. Watkins (Bradley); resides in Wakefield, Mass. 4th. Alisor R., b. i Sept., 1850; mar. Hattie Greenleaf; resides in Wakefield, Mass. 5th. Lyman Ambrose, b. 10 Jan., 1854; d. 10 Oct., 1854. 6th. Ethan Allen, b. 22 Oct., 1858; d. 22 Aug., 1859. 8. Polly, mar. Nathan Harding; had Henry, who lives in Eastham, Mass.; dau., who mar. George Brown, and dau., who mar. Charles Palmer; the daughters live in Eynn, Mass. 9. Sarah, who d. without issue. 10. Gilbert A., b. 26 May, 1830. See family 29. 11. Charlotte, who d. without issue. SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 393 EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 12. Prom Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Jeremiah, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born May 22, 1801; resided in I^owell, Mass.; was killed in 1842, in an accident on Newburyport bridge. Eastern railroad; at the same time his wife was severely injured. Married November 22, , Elizabeth Brackett (see fam. 3, div. 17). She married (2nd) in 1845, Samuel Fellows, of Franklin, N. H.; ■died December 4, 1897. Issue: 1. Elizabeth C, b. i May, 1825, in New Market; mar. Gayton P^llingwood, who d. in Lowell, 6 Feb., 1873. Issue: 1st. Edward W., mar. Eouise Hoak; (2nd) Martha Coburn. Children: dau. by first wife; Dorothy; Gayton; Foster; Edward P. 2nd. George B., who mar. Nellie Carlton. No issue. 3d. Elizabeth, mar. Frank J. Fuller, nephew of Jason. 2. Thomas J., who lives in Ferndale, Cal. 3. Mary S., b. 9 Jan., 1831; mar. 20 Jan., 1857, Jason Fuller; home, in Lowell, Mass. Issue: 1st. Blanch, who d. 22 Aug., 1863, aged 13 months. 4. Frances Jane, b. 20 June, 1832; mar. Theodore E. Parker; .she d. 27 July, 1898; lived in Lowell. Issue: 1st. Theodore Edson. 5. Martha Folsom, b. 23 June, 1833; d. in infancy. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Jeremiah, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born October 25, 1805, in New Market; died October 29, 1854; always lived in New Market; married Mary Dame, born July 6, 1798, in Newington, N. H., died August 4, 1876. Issue: 1. Hannah, b. 26 Feb., 1829, in Stratham; is unmar.; home, in New Market. 2. Samuel, b. 20 July, 1837, in New Market; mar. Sarah B. Wiggin, b. 29 Sept., 1832, in North Hampton. Served in civil war as a private in co. E, 13th N. H. vol. inf.; enlisted 8 Aug., 1862; discharged 10 June, 1865. Home, in New Market. Issue: 1st. Sarah B. W., b. 27 Mar., 1875. 2nd. Adopted son, Guy W., b. 24 Mar., 1875; lives in Provi- dence, R. I. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, John, John. John Brackett was born in August, 1796, in New Market; was a tanner and boot-maker; killed December 21, 1826, by a fall in a mill in New Market; married Elizabeth Murray, born February 14, 1799, 394 BRACKETT GENEALOGY died in June, 1849; she married (2nd) Chesswell; married (3d) Rev. Mr. Asa Merrill, of Stratham; was daughter of Timothy and wife, Elizabeth Chapman. Issue: 1. Elizabeth, b. 19 Mar., 1820; d. 19 Aug., 1846. 2. John, b. 14 Mar., 1821. See family 30. 3. David, b. 27 May, 1822. See family 31. 4. Margaret, who d. at the age of 2 years. 5. Eben, b. 26 Dec, 1826, in New Market; is a painter and decorator; mar. 20 Oct., 1854, Wilthia Prior, of Kitter}', Me., dau. of John and wife, Judith Lemon; home, in Portsmouth. Issue: '1st. Elizabeth, b. 26 Sept., 1856, in Portsmouth; mar. 2 Oct., 1879, Horace B. Parker, of Kittery, Me., son of William G. and wife, Eydia Hall. Issue: I. William Brackett, b. 3 June, 1885, in Kittery. II. Edward Gooking, b. 28 Sept., 1889. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Joshua, Addison. Addison Brackett was born in 1804, in Belfast, Me.; was a lum- berman and farmer; married December 25, 1826, Priscilla Shibbles, born in 1S04, died in 1881, daughter of Thomas and wife, Salh^ Hol- brook, of Camden, Me.; he died about 1883. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Sabrina, b. in 1835; mar. (ist) Frank Hicks; (2nd) David Knowles. Issue: 1st. Frank D., who d. about 1877. 2. Lucy W., who mar. George Wetherbee. Children: Archie; Charles; Mary; Willie. 3. Mary, b. in 1838; mar. Frank Marriner. Issue: 1st. Mellie M., who mar. Clark; home, in Rockland, Me. 2nd. Lillia, who mar. Bicknell; home, in Rockland. 3d. Hattie C, who mar. Knight; home, in Belfast, Me. 4th. Ella. 5th. Willie. 6th. Lizzie H., who mar. Hahn; home, in Rockland. 4. Deborah Janes, who mar. Calvin Batchelder. Issue: 1st. PVederick, who d. about 1885. 2nd. Carrie E., mar. Mooney; d. in 1872. Issue: I. Apple, of Bucksport, Me. 5. Caroline W., b. 17 July, 1829; mar. (ist) Eleazer Edgecomb; (2nd) Isaac Bowen; (3d) Alfred Walton. Issue: 1st. Hattie M. Edgecomb, who mar. Eugene Thomas. Issue: I. Ethel E. II. Edith H., who mar. Ernest Mahonj-, of Boston. Child, Majorie Ethel. III. Eugene E. 6. Martha A., b. 20 Sept., 1834, in Belfast, Me.; mar. 8 Nov., 1882, Elijah L. Knowlton, b. 27 Nov., 1833, son of John K. and wife, Eliza Luce, of Appleton, Me.; home, in Belfast. No issue. 7. George, b. in 1844; <^- about 1854. SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 395 FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Joshua, John S. John S. Brackett was born in Belfast about 181 1; was a farmer; always lived in Belfast; married Fidelia E. Shibbles. Issue: 1. George E., b. 28 Jan., 1838, in Belfast; editor and publisher of "Maine Temperance Record" (monthly), and "The Girls' Home" (quarterly); has been register of deeds, secretary of state senate, and for twenty-five years, secretary of the grand lodge of Good Templars. Mar. Elizabeth L. Brown, b. 31 Mar., 1852, dau. of Moses M. and wife, Harriet Atwood Newell, of Belfast. No issue. 2. Rufus E., b. about 1841; served in co. I, 26th Me. vol. inf.; enlisted 11 Oct., 1862; d. 2 July, 1863, in Brashear, La. 3. Sabra E., b. about 1843. 4. Mary E., b. about 1846. 5. Albert E., lives near Belfast. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Joshua, Benjamin, Joshua S. Joshua Shackford Brackett was born February 18, 1820; married (ist) March 23, 1863, Fanny E. Batchelder, of Arlington, Vt., who died June 24, 1872, daughter of Jacob (Jacob, Benjamin, John, John, Joseph), born in 1790, died February 12, 1843, and second wife, Sarah Hurd Barney; married (2nd) in 1881, Annie C. Chamberlain, who died in 1882. Mr. Brackett died February 3, 1888, in Petaluma, Cal., to which state he immigrated in 1849; the place of his nativity was New Market, N. H. Issue: 1. Frank Orleans, b. 20 Dec, 1865, in Petaluma, Cal.; resides in San Francisco. 2. Joshua B., b. 4 Aug., 1867. See family 32. 3. Fannie Eliza, b. 13 July, 1870; mar. 4 Jan., 1893, Jesse Isaac Jewell, of Petaluma; home, in Trenton, Sonoma co., Cal. Issue: 1st. Jesse Brackett, b. 14 Oct., 1894. 2nd. Fanita Ridley, b. 25 Nov., 1895. FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Ichabod, Levi, Samuel H. Samuel Haines Brackett was born in 1794, in Vermont; died in 1867; was a farmer in Caledonia county, Vermont; spent his last days with his son, in Franktown, Col. Married Amy Hanson. Issue: 1. Ozro, b. 22 Oct., 1812. See family 33. 2. Levi A., shipped as cabin boy on a whaling vessel and was drowned at sea. 3. Caroline, mar. Eevi Mossier; she d. in Vermont; children were a boy, who was killed in the army during the civil war, and three daughters, two of whom live in Vermont, and one in Canada. 4. Lucy, mar. Orin Albes; settled in Iowa. Descendants live near Charles city, Iowa, and in Stillwater, Minn. 396 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Ichabod, Levi, Jeremiah C. Jeremiah Clough Brackett was born January 8, 1796, in Wheelock, Vt.; died August 22, 1849, in Watertown, Wis.; a farmer; removed from Vermont to Wisconsin in 1842; married in 1824, Uranah Mathewson. Issue: 1. Mary Jane, b. 30 Oct., 1825, in Wheelock, Vt.; mar. 29 Aug., 1842, Luther A. Cole, b. i Nov., 1812, d. 23 June, 1880, in Denver, Col., son of Ebenezer and wife, Martha West, of Charleston, Vt.; was engaged in milling and mercantile business; in 1849, was mem- ber of assembly in Wisconsin; since marriage resided in Watertown to 1880; Milwaukee, Wis., to 1892; Denver, Col., to 1895; Beloit, Wis., to 1899; Seattle, Wash., since. Issue: 1st. Martha, b. 5 Feb., 1844; d. 11 June, 1845. 2nd. Uranah B., b. 19 Feb., 1847; mar. 9 June, 1868, Frederick lyoren Clark; home, in Seattle, Wash. Issue: I. Guy Frederick, b. 28 Mar., 1872, in Lawrence, Kas. II. Marion Uranah, b. 13 Jan., 1876, in Jackson, Mich. 3d. Guy Gerard, b. 15 Sept., 1849; d. 2 Jan., 1853. 4th. Guy Luther, b. 28 Oct., 1857; mar. in Sept., 1880, Isabel Caswell; home, in Missouri. Issue: I. Leda I., b. 17 Feb., 1882; d. 4 Nov., 1882, in Ft. Atkinson, Wis. II. Meda C, b. 8 Sept.. 1886, in Ft. Atkinson, Wis. III. Marie Elizabeth, b. 19 Nov., 1890, in Ft. Atkinson, Wis. 2. Maria M., mar. Albert L. Collins. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Ichabod, Levi, Hilton. Hilton Brackett was born January 8, 1798, in Wheelock, Vt.; died January 30, 1872, in Charleston, Vt.; a farmer and Baptist min- ister; resided in Lyndon and Charleston, Vt., where he held several town offices; was licensed to preach Januarj' 26, 1844, and was ordained July 12, 1846. Married (ist) September 10, 1833, Olive Fletcher, born July 8, 1803, died Maj^ 13, 1837, daughter of Joel and wife, Lucy Hubbard, of Charleston, Vt.; married (2nd) March 15, 1841, Ruth H. Fletcher, born June 30, 1805, died November 15, 1875, sister of his first wife. Issue: 1. George W., b. 29 May, 1842. See family 34. 2. Mary F., b. 11 June, 1847; mar. (ist) David Snow, and (2nd) G. W. Holbrook; home, in Wellfleet, Mass. FAMILY NO. 2L From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Ichabod, Levi, Ira. Ira Brackett was born June 20, 1804, in Wheelock, Vt.; died September 12, 1868; a contractor; his contracts were for stone work SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 397 I for foundations and great bridge piers and abutments. His business ^ led him to move from place to place, from Charleston, Vt., to Lowell, Mass., about 1846; to Northampton, Mass., about 1848; to Lansing-, burg, N. Y., about 1850; to Rockford, 111., about 1851; to Charles city, Iowa, in 1855; was for eight years a member of the legislature of Vermont, and also held minor offices in Charleston, Vt. Married May 10, 1830, at Charleston, Vt., Clarinda Nye, born March 24, 181 1, died May 5, 1895, daughter of Lewis Nye and wife, Has- kell. Issue: 1. Oscar Fitzerlan, b. 22 Aug., 1831, in Charleston, Vt.; mar. (ist) in December, 1853, in Janesville, Wis., Zemanda Warn; (2nd) perhaps in 1865, in Galena, 111., Lottie Hardt. Issue, all by second marriage: 1st. Clarinda, is mar.; resides in Denver, Col. 2nd. Walter, is dec. 3d. Fred, is mar.; resides in Waverly, la. 2. Anson H., b. 4 Oct., 1833, in West Charleston, Vt.; a farmer and stock dealer; has resided in Charles city-, Iowa, since Aug., 1855, except seven years when he resided in Nashua, la.; was mayor of Nashua two terms, from 1885 to 1889, and has been alder- man several terms in Charles city. Mar. 17 Nov., 1855, Martha A. Oxford, b. 29 Apr., 1830, dau. of James and wife, Elizabeth Jolly, of Covington, Ind. No issue. 3. Sarah Ellen, b. 15 Oct., 1848, in Northampton, Mass.; mar. i Dec, 1868, at Charles city, la., Hervey A. Humphrey, b. 20 Sept., 1842, in Illinois, son of Thomas J. and wife, Caroline A. Cooke; home, in Minneapolis. Mr. Humphrey served in civil war in co. A, 8th 111. vol. cav., enlisted a private, 9 June, 1861, mustered out 22 July, 1865, with rank of captain; removed from Iowa to South Dakota in 1882, to Minneapolis in 1902. During the Spanish war was adjutant general of South Dakota; a farmer, now an editor. Issue: 1st. Alfred Ashleigh, b. 14 June, 1870; resides in Yankton, S. D. 2nd. Mary Alice, b. 5 Aug., 1874; mar. Albert Whipple Morse; home, in Faulkton, S. D. Issue: I. George Humphrey, b. 19 Sept., 1898. II. Albert Whipple, b. 30 June, 1900. 3d. Ira Hale, b. 13 Oct., 1876; address, Apartado 2263, City of Mexico; has been in Mexico for ten years; is associate editor of the "Mexican Herald," one of the great daily papers of the republic. 4th. James H. K., b. 2 June, 1879; resides in Minneapolis. 5th. Clarinda Amanda, b. 25 Jan., 1890. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 9. Descent: iVnthon}^ Thomas, Joshua, Samuel, Ichabod, Levi, Anson. Anson Brackett w^as born about 1809, in Wheelock, Vt.; died December 11, 1855, in Gainesville, Ala.; a physician, a graduate of medical college in Burlington, Vt. Began practice in North Dan- ville; removed to Lyons, N. Y.; thence to Haverhill, N. H., where he remained for six years. Displayed in early practice an aptitude 398 BRACKETT GENEALOGY and skill in surgery, and while in Haverhill performed some difficult operations; he amputated the leg of Frank B. Palmer and collabo- rated with Palmer in his developing the first artificial leg which after- wards made Palmer famous. He went to Gainesville, Ala., in hopes that change of climate would improve the health of his invalid wife; while there he rose to be one of the first surgeons in the state. Was an uncompromising temperance man, a principle to which he adhered in his practice as well as in life. Married (ist) Mar}^ Chamberlain, of Lyndon, Vt., who died in Gainesville; married (2nd) in 1853, Charlotte A. Billings, born June 10, 1827, died March 25, 1903, daughter of Elisha and wife, Katherine Perrine, of Cambridge, N. Y. Issue: 1. Anson Russell, b. 17 June, 1855, in Gainesville, Ala.; a phy- sician and surgeon of Charles city, la.; a graduate of Pennsylvania Military college and of Ohio Medical college; mar. 30 Dec, 1884, Kmma J. Lewis, b. i Mar., 1856, dau. of Samuel A. and wife, Frances M. Thayer, of Milwaukee, Wis. Issue: 1st. Fletcher Billings, b. 22 Oct., 1885; d. 4 Jan., 1886. 2nd. Anson Wendell, b. 7 July, 1887. 3d. Helen Louise, b. 21 June, 1889. 4th. Margaret Rebecca, b. 20 July, 1890. 5th. Ruth Cutting, b. 26 July, 1892. 6th. Russell Lewis, b. 28 Aug., 1894. FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Ichabod, Ichabod, Oscar B. Oscar Berhnadotte Brackett was born March 22, 181 2, in Salina, N. Y.; was the eldest of his father's family. He received a colle- giate education, and through the early death of his parents he and his brothers respectively, came into the possession of a fortune, upon acquiring their majority. In 1844, he removed to Texas and in 1845, to the city of San Antonio, where he continued to reside until his death. Though he had parted with the greater portion of his fortune, he had remaining ample means for his business enterprises, and they were extensive and hazardous. He founded the town of Brackettville in Kinne}- county, Texas; this was in 1852, but a few 5'ears before his death. In 1852, the region in Texas west of San Antonio was little better than a wilderness, and San Antonio itself was then about the size of Brackettville in 1887, which, with fort Clark, contained 1,500 inhabitants. As early as 1834, a settlement had been attempted at Dolores, in Kinney county but had been aban- doned because of trouble with the Indians. In 1852, on Las Moras creek, Mr. Brackett erected a trading post for the accommodation of the few men of the region. During the same year the construction of fort Clark, by the government, was commenced on the creek opposite to the site of his post. Through the patronage of Mr. Brackett, good dwellings were erected and the town was founded, now the county seat of Kinney county. He died December 2, 1857. Long after his death articles in praise of his social qualities and busi- ness activities and enterprises appeared from time to time in San SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 399 Antonio papers. Married May i6, 1833, Emily Wood, youngest daughter of General Thaddeus M. Wood, of Onondaga (now vSyra- cuse), N. Y. Issue: 1. Mary Hilton, b. in 1833; d. unmar. in 1883. 2. Emily Wood, b. 19 Nov., 1834, in Salina, N. Y.; mar. in 1855 Charles F. King, of San Antonio, Tex., b. in 1811, d. in 1869. Issue: 1st. Emily Brackett, b. 23 Feb., 1857; mar. in 1873, Fred A. Cooley. Issue: I. Nannie E. II. Uoyd B. III. Laura C. 2nd. Mary W., b. in 1859; is dec. 3d. Charles F., b. 22 Oct., 1861; resides in Eong Beach, Cal. 4th. Sarah S., b. 17 Mar., 1865; resides in San Antonio, Tex. 5th. Eaura, b. in 1867; d. in 1876. 3. Sarah, b. in 1836; mar. Samuel S. Smith; resides in San Antonio. Child, Thaddeus W. •1. Ellen, b. 16 Aug., 1843, in Syracuse, "N. Y.; mar. 6 Apr., 1865, Simeon W. Cooley, who d. 11 Dec, 1883, son of Simeon W. No issue. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Jo.shua, Sam- uel, Ichabod, Ichabod, Edward H. Edward Hilton Brackett was born in Salina, N. Y.; remov^ed to Ea Fayette, Ind. Colonel Albert G. Brackett, who practiced medi- cine about 1854 or 1855, in Eogansport, Ind., was acquainted with Edward Hilton Brackett. Col. Brackett wrote in his journal — "Edward H. Brackett, of Ea Fayette, Ind., gave me the follow- ing particulars respecting his family: Edward H. Brackett, son of Ichabod, Jr.-, who was the son of Ichabod, Sr., who resided in Vermont and was at one time a .sheriff. Simeon was the oldest son of Ichabod, Sr. Ichabod, Jr., while very young, removed from Vermont and settled at Salina, Onondaga county, N. Y., and left surviving four children, all sons, three only of whom are now living, viz.: Oscar B. Brackett, the oldest, who now resides in San Antonio, Tex.; C3'ril H. Brackett, the next, lives in Tennessee and Edward Hilton, the next, resides at Ea Fayette, Ind. The sons of Ichabod, Jr., were left without father or mother quite young, with large for- tunes, all of which have been spent long ago. Edward went to Ea Fayette ten years ago worse than nothing pecuniarily, read law and has succeeded reasonably well. Ichabod Brackett, Sr., married a Miss Hilton." A later entry in the journal reads — "Edward H. Brackett died in Chicago." Edward H. Brackett married Marj^ A. Crane and had at least one child, viz., Charles E., born Februar}- 6, 1847, in Ea Fayette, Ind., who resides in Chicago. 400 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. ii. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Elkanah. Elkanah Brackett was born August 29, 1808, died February 19, 1891, in Eastham, Mass.; married (ist) Sally Holbrook, born March 8, 181 1, in Eastham, died September 19, 1834; married (2nd) Paulina Cole, born February 21, 1815, in South Wellfleet, Mass., died April 20, i860; married (3d) Achsah S. Smith, born October 7, 1822, in Brewster, Mass., died January 27, 1903.. Issue: 1. Wilham H., b. 18 Apr., 1829; d. 22 May, 1843. 2. Sarah A., b. 25 Oct., 1831; d. 29 July, 1836. 3. Lucy M., b. 26 Oct., 1833; d. 5 Dec, 1838. 4. Elkanah C, b. 15 June, 1836; d. 17 Nov., 1838. 5. Sarah A., b.9july, 1838; mar. Timothy Hatch; d.28 July,i86i. 6. Elkanah C, b. 6 Sept., 1841. See family 35. 7. William H., b. 25 Jan., 1844. See family 36. 8. Zara H., b. 8 Nov., 1847; mar. Sarah Green, of Melrose, Mass. 9. Daniel C, b. 2 Jan., 1850; mar. Katherine Skidmore. 10. Richard B., b. 16 Feb., 1862; d. 6 Sept., 1862. 11. George P., b. 26 Mar., 1863. 12. Samuel F., b. 22 Dec, 1864. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, William D. William Davis Brackett, at different times in his busy life, a fisherman, sea captain, country merchant and farmer, was born in 1812, in Wellfleet, Mass. About 1838, he removed to Londonderry, N. H., and from thence in 1842, went to Swampscott, Mass., where he remained until 1861. Born of seafaring family he early in life commenced its pursuit, was first a fisherman and then a sea captain at the age of twenty-Cne 3'ears. From his sealife he retired to become a country merchant, which business he followed with success in Lon- donderry and Swampscott, to i860. In that year he went on a farm in Ipswich, Mass., where he spent his remaining days. He held many responsible town and church offices in Swampscott and Ipswich. He died in April, 1884. Married in 1837, Almeria Brown, born about 1814, died in 1842, daughter of Theadore and wife, Mercy , of Wellfleet; married (2nd) in 1844, H. Matilda Nisbett, of Swamp- scott, who died in 1883, in Ipswich. Issue: 1. Sarah A., b. in Aug., 1838; d. in Nov., 1905, in Stoneham, Mass.; mar. Capt. J. W. Snow; had, William B. 2. William D., b. in June, 1840. See family 37. 3. Charles B., b. in 1842; d. in infancy. By second wife: 4. Almeria, who mar. Charles Brown, of Ipswich; had Walter; Cora. 5. Matilda F., who mar. Andre Woodbury, of Ipswich; had, Charles; Chester; Clarence. 6. Sophronia A., is dec; mar. Fred Davis, of Haverhill, Mass. SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 401 FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. ii. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Gorham. Gorham Brackett was born in 1816, in Eastham, Mass.; died in 1880; was a sea captain; resided in Eastham, Swampscott and Ipswich, Mass. Married in 1837, Eliza Nesbitt, born in 1820, died in 1880, daughter of Moses and wife, Hetty Ellis. Issue: 1. T. Warren, mar. Elizabeth A. Porter; resides in Swampscott, Mass. 2. Sophronia A. 3. Samuel Gorham, b. 10 Oct., 1842, in Swampscott; resided in Ipswich from 1856 to 1900; now resides in Swampscott; has retired from business. Mar. 28 Apr., 1870, Louise Adams, b. i Jan., 1850, dau. of Silsbee and wife, Emeline Patch, of Hamilton, Mass. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Elijah C. - Elijah C. Brackett was born January 20, 1817; died May 11, 1898; a cabinet maker; resided in and around Boston; married Bet- sey Galucia, born December 25, 1820, in Danvers, Mass., died P'eb- ruary 25, 1872. Issue: 1. Gilbert O., b. 15 Aug., 1839. See family 38. 2. Urbrey, b. 10 Sept., 1842, in Boston; d. 13 Dec, 1866. 3. Isabelle, b. 17 July, 1846, in Boston; d. 23 Jan., 1864. 4. Eafayette, b. 21 May, 1849, in Bridgton; d. 15 Aug., 1872. 5. Warren A., b. 13 July, 1853. See family 39. 7. Elijah F., b. 16 June, 1861, in Bridgton; d. 15 Mar., 1879. FAMILY NO. 29. From Famil}^ No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Gilbert A. Gilbert Adams Brackett was born May 26, 1830, in Wellfleet, Mass.; died December 24, 1892; a dealer in dry goods; resided in Swampscott, Melrose, and Springfield, Mass., in the order named; married March 4, 1858, Alice Boardman Giles, born March 29, 1837, daughter of Samuel and wife, Jane Brimblecorn, of Marblehead, Mass. Issue: 1. Gilbert H., b. 15 Jan., 1859. See family 40. i. John Wesley, b. 19 Sept., i860; d. 13 Mar., 1879. . Minnie Alice, b. 18 May, 1871; mar. Edward Everett Hans- co^i; resides at Oak Lane, Philadelphia. Issue: I 1st. Alice Elizabeth, b. 28 June, 1898. •4. Walter Abbott, b. 23 Jan., 1873; resides in Boston. ■102 BRACKETT GENEALOGY NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 30. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Joshua, John, John, John. John Brackett was born March 14, 1821, in New Market, N. H.; married Martha C. Harmon, of Buxton, Me., born January 18, 1825. died January 13, 1899; when a boy he ran away to sea, made several voyages; mentions having met a Mr. Brackett at Cape de Verd islands. Issue: 1. William A., b. 14 Jan., 1848. See family 41. 2. Isa Anna, b. 17 July, 1852; d. 17 Jan., 1864. 3. Lizzie May, b. 22 Feb., 1857; mar. Allen Flood, of Buxton, Me.; home, in Spokane Falls, Wash. Issue: 1st. Frank Brackett, b. 14 Sept.. 1878. 2nd. Edmund Everett, b. 11 July, 1881. od. Beryl Lizzie, b. 29 Sept., 1883. 4th. Pearl Mildred, b. twin with Beryl L. 5th. Marian Abbie, b. 19 Sept., 1887. 4. George W., b. 29 Dec, 1861; mar. Florence Dockum, of Free- port, Me. 5. Martha A., b. 14 May, 1864; mar. Walter French, of Epping, N. H.; home, in Andover, Mass. Issue: 1st. Annie Dow, b. 30 Apr., 1887. 2nd. John Walter, b. 17 Aug., 1890. 3d. Edith May, b. 24 Sept., 1892. 4th. George Henry, b. 25 Oct., 1899; d. 25 Oct., 1899. ('). Fred O., b. 2 June, 1870. FAMILY NO. 31. From Family No, 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Joshua, John, John, David. David Brackett was born May 27, 1822, in New Market; died Februar}' 22, 1866; lived in New Market; married Elizabeth Francis, born September 22, 1829, died April 14, 1884, daughter of Joseph and wife, Lucretia Hill, of New Market, formerly of New Castle. David Brackett served in company E, 13th N. H. volunteer infantry, civil war. Issue: 1. Charles E., b. 13 Mar., 1847. See family 42. 2. Franklin A., b. 3 Dec, 1849. See family 43. 3. Augustus Walker, b. 4 Mar., 1852; mar. Mary Brown, of Peru, 111.; home, in Peru. FAMILY NO. 32. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthon5^ Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Joshua, Benjamin, Joshua S., Joshua B. Joshua Barney Brackett was born August 4, 1867, in Petaluma, California; was a merchant in Mesa Grand, Cal.; now (1907) resides SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 403 in Imperial, Cal.; married January ii, 1888, Dell Gedney, born April I, 1863, daughter of J. E. Gedney and wife, Emma H. Fel- lows, of Mesa Grand. Issue: 1. Bruce Joshua, b. 12 Aug., 1889. 2. Edgar Gedney, b. 18 Oct., 1890. FAMILY NO. 33. From Family No. 18. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Ichabod, Levi, Samuel H., Ozro. Ozro Brackett was born October 22, 1812, in Wheelock, Caledo- nia county, Vt.; died September 22, 1889; a farmer and stone-cutter; resided in Wheelock, Vt., Watertown, Wis., in Nebraska, and in Franktown, Col., in the order named; served as private in com- pany M., 3d Colorado volunteer cavalrj^ in civil war; was school superintendent for one term and on the state board of agriculture, Colorado, for eight years. Married (ist) May 20, 1849, Harriet Blackstone, who died in January, 1853; married (2nd) March 3, 1855, Eucy Philena Stone, born May 3, 1836, daughter of Elijah and wife, Sarah Hadlock Wright, of Weathersfield, Vt. Issue: 1. Eevi, b. 28 Dec, 1850. See faniily 44. 2. Ira, b. 26 Feb., 1852. See family 45. 3. Alonzo Haines, b. 19 Mar., 1856; is unmar.; has resided in Franktown, Col.; Weston, Ore.; Henry city, Ore.; Three Creek, Ida.; Kennydale, Wash.; now (1906) resides in Tekoa, Wash., where he is associated in business with Myron Brown; supplied data relative to descendants of his grandfather. 4. Ellen May, b. 6 Dec, 1857; d. 22 June, 1862. 5. Samuel, b. 29 June, 1859; d. 14 Apr., 1866. 6. Anson, b. 19 Mar., 1861. See family 46. 7. Addie, b. 28 Mar., 1863; mar. 9 Feb., 1880, Myron Brown, b. 2 May, 1830, son of Daney Brown and wife, Mary Miller, of Detroit, Mich.; served for three years as sergt. in loth Mich. vol. cav., civil war; has been city marshal of Teoka. Wash.; is a dealer in merchan- dise, in Teoka. Issue: 1st. Arthur Brackett, b. 27 Feb., 1881. 2nd. Florence, b. 20 Nov., 1884; mar. 15 Jan., 1906, Frederic H. Coggswell; home, in Waverly, Wash. 3d. Walter H., b. 16 Apr., 1886. 4th. Minnie A., b. 3 Mar., 1888; mar. 23 Apr., 1906, Bert J. Whitehead; home, in Lovell, Ida. 5th. Mattie P., b. 4 Jan., 1890; mar. 30 Apr., 1906, E. R. Edmonds; home, in Tekoa, Wa.sh. 8. Edmond Hilton, b. 24 Feb., 1865; d. 19 June, 1877. 9. Charles, b. 5 Apr., 1867; is unmar.; resides at Three Creek, Owyhee co., Ida. 10. Minnie Etta, b. i Dec, 1868; d. 7 Aug., 1894. 11. Alice, b. 28 Dec, 1870, in Franktown, Col.; mar. 22 Mar., 1 89 1, Matthew E. Hunt, teacher in high school and principal in graded schools in Kennydale,, Wash., b. 6 July, 1863, son of Arba L. and wife, Margaret E. Corby, of Carbondale, Pa.; resided at Steam- boat Springs and University Park, Col., and Seattle, Wash.; home, in Kennydale, Wash. Issue: 404 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Faith Imogene, b. 13 Feb., 1892. 2nd. Ozro Harold, b. 6 Aug., 1893. 3d. Esther Hazel, b. 19 June, 1895. 4th. Ruby Helen, b. 19 Dec, 1898. 5th. Beatrice Irene, b. 15 July, 1901. 6th. Paul Matthew, b. 28 Nov., 1905. 12. Luther, b. 4 Jan., 1873; mar. Katie Downing; home, in I/offgreen, Utah. 13. Ozro, b. 7 Nov., 1874; d. 20 Aug., 1877. 14. Amos, b. 31 July, 1876; mar. Annie Johnson; home, in North Dakota. 15. E. Amy, b. 18 Sept., 1878; mar. Dallas Downing; home, in Pueblo, Col.; have three children. 16. Dora, b. 21 May, 1880; mar. George B. Adams; home, in Gibbons, Col. FAMILY NO. 34. From Family No. 20. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Ichabod, Eevi, Hilton, George W. George W. Brackett was born Maj^ 29, 1842, in Charleston, Vt., where he is a farmer, merchant and postmaster; formerly resided in Canaan and Stewartstown, Vt. Married December 24, 1868, Adella E. Hildreth, born December 2, 1849, daughter of Nathaniel and wife, Lucinda Fisk, of Charleston, Vt. Mr. Brackett has held the offices of selectman and town clerk. Issue: 1. Nellie S., b. 11 Apr., 1872; mar. in 1890, Henry A. Allen; home, in Bradford, Vt. 2. Burnie H., b. 7 Mar., 1875; in Garner, Iowa. 3. Mary E., b. 7 Apr., 1881; mar. in 1900, Curtis B. Norton; home, in Gorham, N. H. 4. Wilmer F., b. 5 Apr., 1885. FAMILY NO. 35. From Family No. 25. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Elkanah, Elkanah C. Elkanah C. Brackett was born September 6, 1841, in Eastham, Mass.; date of death is unknown to relatives; a fash dealer; mar- ried (ist) Clara Crosby, of Brewster; married (2nd) Sarah A. Skid- more, born April 17, about 1850, daughter of John and wife, Sarah Bruce, of Charlestown, Mass. Issue: 1. Loretta May, mar. Herman T. Van Dusen; home, in West Somerville, Mass. 2. Walter B., b. 10 Ma}^ 1870, in Charlestown, Mass.; business is advertising; home, is in Somerville; has resided in Lewiston, Me., and Newton, Mass.; mar. 31 Dec, 1896, Jennie R. Burrows, b. in Apr., 1872, dau. of William T. and wife, Phebe Smith, of Brooklyn, N. Y. FAMILY NO. 36. From Family No. 25. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Elkanah, William H. William H. Brackett was born January 25, 1844, in Eastham, Mass.; a dealer in fish and oysters; resides in Somerville; married SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 405 July 2, 1868, Adaline K. Knowles, born March 20, 1845, in Eastham, Mass., daughter of William F. and wife, Betsey A. Doane. Issue: 1. Olive R., b. 9 Sept., 1870; mar. 4 Oct., 1893, Samuel Highby; home, in West Medford. 2. Irving Milton, b. 8 July, 1877, in Eastham; a clerk in a store; home, in Somerville; mar. 31 Oct., 1900, Mary A. Richardson, b. 12 Nov., 1864, dau. of James P. and wife, Ophelia M. Allen, of West Medford, Mass. 3. Eliza G. H., b. 14 June, 1880. FAMILY NO. 37. From Family No. 26. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, William D., William D. William Davis Brackett, Jr., was born in June, 1840, in London- derry, N. H.; a manufacturer of shoes; factor^^ is in Nashua, N. H.; he is head of the firm of W. D. Brackett & Co., of Boston; resides in Stoneham, Mass.; served in company E, 43th Massachusetts vol- unteer militia. Married Sarah Ann Lee, born in 1840, daughter of James and wife, Charlotte Smith, of Lowell, Mass. Issue: 1. Forrest Grant, b. in 1868. 2. Blanche, b. in 1870; mar. Samuel D. Hildreth; home, in Gloucester, Mass. FAMILY NO. 38. From Family No. 28. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Elijah C, Gilbert O. Gilbert Orrin Brackett was born August 15, 1839, in Natick, Mass.; died January 31, 1882; a carpenter; resided in Natick and Dedham, Mass.; served three years in the civil war, promoted to lieutenant. Married in May, 1869. Mary A. Richardson, born De- cember 8, 1848, died March 16, 1876, daughter of T. B. Richardson and wife, Mary J. Jackson, of Dedham, Mass. Issue: 1. E. Wilson, b. 14 Feb., 1870; d. 26 Dec, 1890. 2. H. A., b. 13 Aug., 1 871; mar. Eva Dear; home, in Maiden, Mass. 3. Frank M., b. 9 Dec, 1873. See family 47. 4. F. J., b. 14 Nov., 1875; d. in May, 1876. FAMILY NO. 39. From Family No. 28. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Elijah C, Warren A. Warren Augustus Brackett was born July 13, 1853, in Brighton, Mass.; a manufacturer of toy boats; resided in Newton, Dedham, Melrose, Hyde Park and Greenwood, Mass., in the order named; married March 3, 1875, Eudora D. Bradley, born June 19, 1858, daughter of Albert Davis and wife, Fannie Vie Watkins, of Melrose, Mass. Issue: 1. Isabelle Gertrude, b. 29 June, 1876; mar. 4 Sept., 1897, John T. Pettengill; home, in Maiden. Issue: 406 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Margaret Doris, b. 31 Dec, 1899. 2nd. John Bradley, b. 26 June, 1902. 2. Dora Mildred, b. 26 June, 1878; d. in Aug., 1880. 3. Albert Frank, b. 10 Jan., 1880; resides in Melrose, Mass. 4. Alice, b. 9 Nov., 1881; d. 30 Nov., 1881. 5. Royal, b. 29 Mar., 1884; d. in Aug., 1884. FAMILY NO. 40. From Family No. 29. Descent: Anthonj', Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Gilbert H., Gilbert H. Gilbert Haskell Brackett was born January 15, 1859, in Brighton, Mass.; a proprietor of a hotel; for fifteen years dealer in dry goods; conducted business in Springfield, Worcester and Boston, Mass.; married November 7, 1882, Mattie Eliza Stimson, born November 17, i860, daughter of Joseph P. and wife, Martha M. Goodell, of Pitts- field, Mass. Issue: 1. Raymond Osgood, b. 21 May, 1885. 2. Gilbert Paul, b. 11 Jan., 1887. TENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 41. From Family No. 30. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Joshua, John, John, John, William A. William A. Brackett was born January 14, 1848; married (ist) Abbie J. Davis, of Cape Elizabeth, Me.; married (2nd) Marian Haven, of Sunapee, N. H.; married (3d) Rose A. Moore, born in England. Issue: 1. Nellie May, b. 11 June, 1872; mar. Ben S. Harrison. Issue: 1st. Mildred Pearl, b. i Dec, 1891. 2nd. Majorie Abbie, b. 3 Nov., 1901. 2. Isa A., b. 4 Oct., 1874, in New Market, N. H.; d. 4 June, 1879. 3. Gertie, b. 11 June, 1878. By wife Marian Haven: 4. George W., b. 4 Oct., 1882. By wife Rose A. Moore: 5. Helena May, b. 17 Jan., 1895; d. 2 May, 1896. 6. William A., b. 25 Mar., 1896; d. 29 Apr., 1896. 7. Florence A., b. 7 Feb., 1902. FAMILY NO. 42. From Family No. 31. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Joshua, John, John, David, Charles E. Charles Edward Brackett was born March 13, 1847, in Durham, N. H.; is a machinist; home, is in Lowell, Mass.; served in company SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 407 K, ist New Hampshire volunteer heavy artillery frcm September 9, 1864, to June 15, 1865; married August 29, 1868, Angie Silloway, born May 22, 1847, daughter of Seth P., born December 10, 1822, died April 28, 1892, and wife, Lois Alexander, born March 26, 1823, died October 20, 1891, of Montpelier, Vt. Issue: 1. Lucia Luella, b. 20 June, 1869; mar. 4 July, 1889, Albert D. Varney, of New Market. Issue: 1st. Vance Clarence, b. 17 May, 1891. 2nd. Elihu Albert, b. 5 Aug., 1892. 3d. Earl, b. i Nov., 1893. 4th. Ida Hazel, b. 20 Jan., 1895. 5th. Ada Mildred, b. twin with Ida; d. 24 July, 1900. 6th. Benjamin Evans, b. 14 Apr., 1896. 7th. Harold Malcolm, b. 22 Mar., 1898. 8th. Frank Brackett, b. 20 Apr., 1900; d. 19 Aug., 1900. 9th. "Forrest Beecher, b. 15 Oct., 1902, in Alton, N. H. 10th. Fred Edgar, b. 3 Sept.. 1903, in Alton. 11th. Lillian Mae, b. 5 Apr., 1905, in Alton. 2. Edward Charles, b. 27 June, 1871; d. 6 Aug., 1901; unmar. 3. Fred Major, b. 26 Sept., 1873; mar. 23 Sept., 1903, Tillie A. Fowler, of Concord, b. 3 Apr., 1872. 4. Lena Blanche, b. r8 Oct., 1875; d. 14 Jan., 1876. 5. Lillian May, b. 17 Aug., 1877; mar. 16 Aug., 1896, Forrest LI. Durant. Issue, all born in Lowell: 1st. Stella May, b. 29 May, 1897; d. 31 July, 1897. 2nd. Gladys Lillian, b. 18 July, 1898; d. 7 Apr., 1900. 3d. Mattie Lois, b. 4 May, 1900; d. 28 Aug., 1900. 6. Lois Angie, b. 8 Aug., 1880. FAMILY NO. 43. From Family No. 31. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Joshua, John, John, David, Franklin A. Franklin Augustus Brackett was born December 3, 1849; home, in New Market, N. H.; is a weaver in cotton mill; married Sarah Plummer, of Epping, N. H., daughter of Daniel Plummer, black- smith, and wife, Lydia Caswell. Served as a private in company K, ist New Hampshire volunteer heavy artillery; enlisted September 17, 1864; discharged June 15, 1865. Issue: 1. Herbert, b. 30 Nov., 1870. 2. Carl, b. 25 Jan., 1874; mar. 14 Oct., 1896, Margaret Collins, from England; is overseer, cloth hall, New Market cotton mills; home, in New Market. Issue: 1st. Carl H., b. 5 May, 1905. 3. Alice Elizabeth, b. 5 Sept., 1875; mar. Fred Mathews; mar. (2nd) in January, 1892, Arthur Neddo, a machinist; lives in New Bedford, Mass. Issue: 1st. Mertie, b. 16 Mar., 1895. -t08 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 44. From Famil}^ No. 33. Descent: Anthonj^ Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Ichabod. Levi, Samuel H., Ozro, Levi. Levi Bracket! was born December 28, 1850; died from injuries received in an accident, October 8, 1888; was mail carrier at Kuhns Crossing, Elbert county, Col., from 1881. Married in 1876, Clara Frances Crowfoot, born May 5, 1861; died February 17, 1897, daugh- ter of David F. and wife, Phoebe Jane Stevenson, of Harris, Col. Issue: 1. Minnie M., b. 8 Sept., 1878; mar. 25 Dec, 1896, Earl Eggles- ton, of Franktown, Col., b. 6 Dec, 1875, son of Alson and wife, Eliza Ann Cook, of Castle Rock, Col. Issue: 1st. Ivy Ann, b. 3 Dec, 1897. 2nd. David Alson, b. 16 Apr., 1899. 3d. William Harvey, b. 27 Nov., 1900. 4th. Charles Levi, b. 27 May, 1902. 5th. Grace Hadlock, b. 5 Jan., 1904. 6th. Clara Meriam, b. 15 Aug., 1905. 2. Edward L., b. 22 Oct., 1880; Butte, Ida. 3. William, b. 23 Oct., 1882; d. 16 Feb., 1897. 4. Cora I., b. 8 Mar., 1884; resides in Oakley, Ida. 5. Joseph A., b. 25 Sept., 1886. 6. Hattie. b. 25 June, 1888; resides in Castle Rock. Col. FAMILY NO. 45. From Family No. 33. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Ichabod, Levi, Samuel H., Ozro, Ira. Ira Brackett was born February 26, 1852, near Watertown, Wis.; farmer and stock raiser in Butte. Ida., where he is postmaster; for- merly resided in Washington. Married February i, 1880, Lizzie Mauldin, born January 10, 1862, daughter of Miles L. and wife, Margaret J. Reed, of Douglas county. Col. Issue: 1. Earl Clark, b. 5 Dec, 1880; d. 15 Feb., 1881. 2. Mary Inez, b. 9 Jan., 1884. 3. Roy Elbert, b. 19 Aug., 1886. 4. Chester Earl. b. 10 Oct., 1888. FAMILY NO. 46. From Family No. 33. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, Ichabod, Levi, Samuel H., Ozro, Anson. Anson Brackett was born March 19, 1861, in Pawnee city, Neb.; a farmer and stock raiser in Castle Rock, Col.; formerly resided in Franktown, Col., where at one time he was school-director; married (ist) in 1893, Eva W. Eggleston, who died September 5, 1904, daughter of Alison H. and wife, Cook, of Castle Rock; married (2nd) July ID, 1905, Flora Husmann, born Jul}- i, 1863, daughter of Lewis and wife, Rhoda A. Mudgett, of Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Foncy O., b. 10 Apr., 1896. 2. Arvilla M., b. 31 Jan., 1898. 3. Anna, b. 5 Aug., 1903. SAMUEL, OF NEW MARKET 409 FAMILY NO. 47. From Family No. 38. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Sam- uel, John, Samuel, Elijah C, Gilbert O., Frank M. Frank M. Brackett was born December 9, 1873, in Dedham, Mass.; a book-keeper in Maiden, Mass. Married November 18, 1895, Lila A. Brown, daughter of Ira A. and wife, Martha E. Rand, of Portsmouth, N. H. Issue: 1. Lillian M., b. 8 Jan., 1897. 2. Ethel R., b. 25 Mar., 1898. 3. Alvin H., b. 15 Apr., 1900. 4. Hazel B., b. 14 Sept., 1901. 410 BRACKETT GENEALOGY DIVISION NO. 15. ANTHONY BRACKETT OF FALMOUTH AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter VII. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Anthony. Anthony Brackett was born in 1707, in Greenland. N, H. He was eight years old, when in 1715, shortly after hostilities with the Indians had ceased, settlers commenced to return to devasted Fal- mouth, his future home. It was not until three years subsequently to the close of Eovewell's war that he took up his abode in the town where his great-great-grandfather had settled nearly one hundred 3^ears prior to his going there to dwell. His father Joshua Brackett, had secured recognition from the government of his title to the large tracts of land on the Neck, which he claimed as heir of his parents, Thomas Brackett and Mary Mitton. This estate Joshua designed for his sons, Anthony and Joshua, and during the long interval of peace with the Indians, beginning with 1725, they went to Falmouth and took possession of it. In the First Congregational church of Scarborough, Me., on February 14, 1734, Anthony was united in marriage to Sarah Knight, '''^ the Rev. Mr. Wm. Sargeant officiating. It has not been learned with ^ certainty who her parents were. The six older children of Anthony were the fruit of this marriage. After the death of his first wife he married (intention published November 5, 1756,) Keranhappuck Hicks, nee Proctor, daughter of Samuel and wife, Sarah Brackett (see chapter VI); she survived him thirty-seven years and died in 1822. Nearly all of his property was real estate. On the Neck he had. in addition to other tracts, a farm on which he resided; during his life it increased much in value. He also owned the greater and more valuable portion of Peak's island and this he conveyed shortly before his death, to his son Thomas; he also conve^^ed to said son and to third parties, tracts of land on the Neck including his homestead. His second wife had ideas of her own relative to the disposition of his estate and somewhat strenuously opposed him in the matter of parting with his farm on the Neck. Possibly it was her foresight to prospects of future values of these lands, whose magnitude can now be realized, to be enjoyed by their descendants, if conserved for them, which prompted her to resist him in his plan and to thwart him in what she could. She was the descendant of a man who feared not the loss of his life in his efforts to save from torture the victims of the Salem- witchcraft madness. With such blood in her veins, she was not to be turned from the course of her sense of duty for the welfare of her chil- dren. And he — well, Anthon}^ was the descendant of George Cleeve, whose determination to win always compassed his purpose. A con- ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 411 test between the two was probably as near an approach to a contact between an irresistible force and an immovable body, relative to results, as can well be imagined. There was but one course as neither hus- band nor wife would bend to the will of the other; he sold the land and she refused to sign the deed — was immovable, and he irresistible. Like the dust from the destruction of a comet a hundred years ago, yet lingering in space, cobweb notions still find their way into the brains of the descendants of the two, that out of their clash an estate in those lands will some day be theirs. Out of the tracts of land con- veyed by Anthony by deeds which his wife did not sign, upon his death two years later, a dower interest was set aside to her. From the time of his death in 1784, to her death in 1822, the widow enjoyed the rents, issues and profits of the tracts so set aside; her stepson Thomas, each year paid to her a rent for the use of her dower estate in Peak's island. She had endowment of traits which well equipped her for securing her rights in her husband's estate whatever they were. Upon her death, possession of the tracts set aside as her dower, passed under the deeds made by her husband to the grantees named in them, or to such persons as claimed under th^m, as the possession of the dower tract on Peak's island passing to the heirs of Thomas Brackett, instance. Her dower right could not pass to her heirs. There may have been tracts in which she had title in fee simple, that were of little value during her life, and which in time became the property of others through adverse possession, and such estates, or, some other property right in her, misled some of her descendants into the belief that to some land which .she claimed, as her heirs they had title as against others who claimed and occupied it b}^ what right soever. It is difficult to explain how so many of her descendants became convinced, or inclined to believe, that as her heirs they had an estate in fee simple in lands in which she had but a dower interest. About 1858, a lawyer whose knowledge of the law must have been obtained in an empirical way, though not always at his client's expense, pro- posed to recover for the heirs of Keranhappuck Brackett the tracts of land set apart from her husband's estate as dower, upon condition that he was to pa)^ the expenses of the suit to be brought for the pur- pose, and was to receive one-half of all he recovered. This was agreed to. What was the lawyer's view as to the title of the heirs in said tracts, is evident from that he based the suit in equity which he brought in their behalf to recover the same, solely upon the fact that the widow did not sign the deeds conveying said tracts, and during her widowhood had possession of them by right of dower. As the lawyer was paying the costs of the suit (had paid $500 he stated), he rested quite content upon learning from the trial court that a dower interest in land does not surAave the widow whose right it was. He may have talked about taking an appeal to the supreme court, but never entered any. There were nianj^ descendants who believed that the lawyer settled the suit to his advantage and that the interests of the heirs were sacrificed. The suit came to an end in 1862. No concerted move on the part of the claimants was again made until 1902. During the intervening forty years, as probably during the preceding forty, there was much 412 BRACKETT GENEALOGY talk about the "widow's dower" and "our rights." In 1902, a com- mittee was appointed to search records and other sources of informa- tion for data as to the foundation of the claim for "our millions." From time to time appeared in the daily papers published in Maine, flaring headlines containing more information in them than was contained in the accounts that followed, relative to said claim, and the proceedings of the committee. It seems there was no need of search for data more than an inspection of the records of the circuit court of Cumberland county; there was to be found about all that was neces- sary and that w^hich was quite determinative of the matter. However, recourse was taken to certain musty deeds sold at one time as junk. This supposed "find" served well for advertising purposes; there were more headlines in the dailies. Much was made out of the matter in a talkative way until was given the opinion of an able jurist who had been employed by the committee, and who relied upon an examination of the court records for his knowledge of the case, to the effect that if peaceable possession under a deed made by one having title in fee simple to the land in question, for over forty years, was good title forty years ago, a fortiori, peaceable possession under the same deed for forty years longer was still a good title at the present time. He did not discuss the idea of a freehold estate growing out of a dower inter- est, and as for said musty deeds, returned them to the committee. Thus ended the "widder's dower contest" until the cycle of another forty years is completed. The last effort was fruitful in no one thing more than the crop of "Brackett heirs" so called, which sprang up like weeds, when was made known the news about "those millions." Parties w^ote to the committee claiming to be heirs of Anthony Brackett, no matter what particular Anthony. Some of the letters were delivered to the writer, by the committee, with the view of learning if the parties were descendants of the particular Anthony. Some of the parties would not take no for an answer as to their being "an heir," and demanded explanations from the writer as to why they were not a descendant of Anthony Brackett, to whom they would have been no greater kin than sixteenth cousin were he living. Those who were most sure of a "fortin" were certain Bracketts living in Canada, one of whom implored the writer "to be a man and let me in," and added that his sister was "going to Washington and would look you up." It tran- spired that the Washington to which the sister journeyed, was Wash- ington state — quite a distance from the home of the writer, who thus escaped being "looked up." One of the nineteen persons who contributed the total of $95 to pay the expense of the investigation made in 1902, cautioned the chairman of the committee not to let "Honorable Thomas B. Reed know' ' he had paid anything. Thus the great man's advice that there was no foundation to the claim, passed for naught, as did the informa- tion freely given by the waiter to certain other contributors that they were not descendants of Anthon}- Brackett, who at one time owned the land concerning which there was so great an ado. It is probable that, for quite two hundred years there have been traditions with the several branches of the family living in Maine, concerning tracts of land in Falmouth which belonged to George Cleeve, to which title was asserted by members of early generations ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 413 without avail; thus is accounted for the fact that many persons have stated that in the families of their forefathers it was contended that there were large estates belonging to Bracketts which they did not get. Hence, the wildfire spread from Nova Scotia to Washington and Oregon of the news of a concerted effort of a few of the descend- ants of Anthony Brackett to recover the widow's dower. A material result realized was this, that through persons making inquiry to the committee, lines of descent were established of certain ones whose ancestry was a difficult task to trace, and the whereabouts of members of the family were learned of which there was little hope of dis- covering. Anthony and his brother Joshua were prominent in Falmouth in social and business affairs. Their estates extended from one side of the Neck to the other near its base. The house of Anthony stood at the corner of Danforth and Brackett streets in Portland, which latter street ran through his farm. The dwelling house of two stories, mentioned as the mansion house, faced towards the south; in its rear stood the barn, and in front of it was an orchard on the slope of a hill. Joshua's house stood on Congress street near. High street. This house, which was burned subsequently to his death, he built after he had dwelt for several years in a log house which stood where Gray street is. In the log house the brethers lived at the time of Anthonj^'s marriage in 1733. They had dwelt in Falmouth since 1728, the year following that in which administration was granted on the estate of their grandfather, Thomas Brackett, who was killed in 1679. Between their houses was a swamp through which was a foot- path. The division line between their estates was along Grove and Congress streets. Anthony's included nearly all the land on the southeast side of Congress street from about opposite Casco to Vaughan street, and a lot of nearly fifty acres on the westerh" side of Grove street running from Congress street to the alms house farm. Joshua's land lay on the northwest side of Congress street extending from Grove street easterly. Portions thereof he deeded to his daughters. For his daughter Sarah, whose first husband was Daniel Wood, he built a frame house, the original site of which is that of the Y. M. C. A. building; its present site is the rear of the property of Henry L,. Taylor on Oak street; the building is used as a storehouse for paints and varnishes. In its issue of November 28, 1896, "The Argus" presented its picture as the oldest dwelling in the cit}-, "and the only one (of farm houses) which stands on the same lot that it stood on when it was a farm house." In the early days of his dwelling in Falmouth, Joshua was engaged in shipping wood to Boston; he said that he worked many nights by moonlight in order to have sufficient wood ready for the coaster when she returned. Of his wife nothing more is known than that her Christian name was Abigail. Situated as their dwellings were upon the outskirts of the settle- ment on the Neck and at the edge of the primeval forest of the main- land, separated by swamps and surrounded by woods, the brothers and their families were subject to extreme danger of attacks by the Indians. Prior to the coming of the brothers to Falmouth, the town had been settled for nearly a century; during one-fourth of the time it had been forsaken b}' its inhabitants whose homes were desolated. 414 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Then sixteen years passed before there was another war with the Indians, and for the first time the homes of the brothers were men- aced with the horrors of Indian warfare. Yet for all of their exposed situation, it is not known that their houses or buildings were ever burned or that any member of their families was either killed or taken. Hostile Indians were seen in the swamp and near their homes on more than one occasion during the years from 1744 to 1748, and a few 3'ears following 1755. The brothers must have been skill- fulwoodsmen and well fitted to battle with their hard}' foes, to come off as well as they did. On the roll of Captain James Milk's com- pany-, under date of May 10, 1757, appears the name of Anthony; in the alarm li.st of that company appears the name of Joshua. The latter was the elder of the two; though at the time Anthon}' was fifty 3'ears of age, he was not too old for active duty in those daj^s, while Joshua was available when the alarm was given of an expected attack by the Indians. Anthony was seventy-seven years of age at the time of his death September 10, 1784. He was buried on his farm in the course of Summit street as subsequentl}^ laid; his remains were removed to the Brackett cemetery on Peak's Island, and at the head of his last rest- ing place was erected a marble memorial stone. There was a tradi- tion that he had taken out a sound front tooth; upon an inspection of the remains when exhumed, the absence of the tooth served to identify his body. In the mansion house were set apart rooms for the use of his widow; she occupied them but a few years; she resided in Gorham where settled at least three of her children, and at the time of her death in 1822, she was living with a son of her daughter Meribah. Her convictions of right and duty were second only to her determina- tion of purpose in carrying them into practice even at the cost of a lifetime's effort or of life itself. Like traits of character had her grandfather, John Proctor, whose efforts to stem the tide of prosecu- tion of harmless and defenseless old women on the charge of witch- craft in Salem, cost him his life, as he, himself, fell a victim to the orthodoxy of that day and place. It will be noted that Anthonj^ named his six known sons for his six brothers. It is believed that the Anthony Brackett mentioned with his children was also his son; the writer has nothing certain as to his parentage. But it is not known of whose family he could have been a member unless he was of Anthony's family among whom he is placed. The gallant fellow lost his life while serving as a soldier in the Continental army. Issue: 1. John, born in 1734. See family 2. 2. Sarah, b. 9 Apr., 1740; mar. Joshua Fabyan, of Scarboro, son of Joseph and wife, Mary Brackett, (see wife, chapter VII). Chil- dren were John; Joseph; Samuel; George; Sarah; Marj^; Joshua. 3. Thomas, b. in 1744. See family 3. 4. James, b. 13 June, 1745. Seefamily 4. 5. Elizabeth, b. 22 Oct., 1747; d. about 1816; mar. Dr. James Brackett (see fam. 4, div. 16). 6. Anthony, private in Captain Tobias Lord's co., enlisted 15 Apr., 1776, served to 25 Nov., 1776, seven months and eleven days at Falmouth. Name also appears on return of men enlisted into ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 415 Continental army from Peter Noyes' (ist Cumberland county) regi- ment dated 20 Nov., 1778; resident of Falmouth, enlisted for the town; joined Captain Skillings' company, Colonel Frances' regiment, enlisted for three years. Also name appears in Captain Clark's com- pany, Benjamin Tapper's regiment, on Continental army pay accounts for service from 25 Jan., 1777, to i Jan., 1778; reported d. i Jan., 1778. Name also appears in Captain John Skillings' company. Colonel Ebenezer Frances' regiment on return for rations from date of enlistment 25 Jan., 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington, fifty-four days. Also name appears in Captain Samuel Thomas' company. Colonel Tupper's regiment, muster return dated 26 June, 1778, mus- tered by Colonel Varrick, muster master; reported sick at Albany. 7. Meribah; mar. (ist) Halliday, of Newbury, Mass.: (2nd) James Sullivan Smith; (3d) Isaiah Thomas; resided in Gorham, Issue: 1st. William H. Smith, b. 22 June, 1788; mar. (1st) Sally Maj'berry; (2nd) Esther Bramhall. Children were Samuel M., b. in 1812, living in 1900, in Dixfield; James; Simon; Sarah; William; Harriet E.; Silas; Sina; Elihu; Mary; Carolirfe; James; Albert. 8. Joshua, b. in 1762. See family 5. 9. Keziah, bapt. 11 May, 1766; mar. Dr. John Bancroft. 10. Samuel, bapt. 26 Mar., i769;'d. about 1801-4; said not to have mar.; lived in Portland. 11. Nathaniel, b. 29 Sept., 1771. See family 6. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, John. John Brackett was born in Falmouth in 1734; he was in the tenth year of his age when war commenced between the colonists and the Indians which continued for six years. Situated as was his father's home, it was the theater of war alarms; so this bo}^ at an early age knew its danger signals and before the close of hostilities was able to respond to them. There were four years of peace when commenced the Seven years' war, though the Indians in Maine did not take any active part until 1756. His name appears in a list dated Maj'- 10, 1757, of the members of Captain James Milk's Fal- mouth Neck company. As Maine furnished her full proportion of the troops from the colonj^ of Massachusetts which took part in the campaigns of 1758, 1759 and 1760 against the French and Indians, there is little reason to doubt that he saw active service in these years. In 1762, he purchased a tract of land at Saccarappa in Fal- mouth and began at farming; was a surveyor and laid out the high- way between Saccarappa and Gorham; was captain of the local com- pany of militia and held that rank when commenced the War of the Revolution. The express from Boston arrived at Falmouth before the break of day of April 21, 1775, with the news of the battle of Eexington. Before the sun went down that day Captain Brackett 416 BRACKETT GENEALOGY with his compati}' of minute men was on the way to Cambridge; the town of Wells was reached when the company received orders to return to Falmouth. He recruited a company for service in the war and was commissioned its captain; the company was assigned to Colonel Edmund Phinnej^'s regiment; among the privates were James Brackett, son of Joshua, Jeremiah Brackett, son of Anthony, and William Brackett, son of Thomas, all grandsons of Zachariah Brackett. The company left for Cambridge, July 3, 1775. Soon after it reached the seat of war Captain Brackett was taken ill and while on his way to his home he died at Ipswich, Mass., September 24, 1775. Married December 20, 1768, Mar}- Fabyan (see chapter VII). In September, 1776, she married Pelatiah March, a tanner of Saccarappa. Issue: 1. John, b. in 1770. See famih' 7. 2. Mary, who mar. Alonzo Burbank. 3. Luc3^ who mar. Asael Foster, b. 4 Oct., 1774, son of Asael and wife, Joanna. 4. Sally, who mar. (ist) Simon Quimby; (2nd) Thomas Maj'- berry . FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thon}', Thomas Thomas Brackett was born in Falmouth in Ma}-, 1744; was a farmer, also engaged in other pursuits. His father convej-ed to him nearly all the estate which he possessed on the Neck and also the greater portion of Peak's island. He resided on the island from an earh' date, probabh- lived there during the War of the Revolution. There were then only three dwellings on the island one of which belonged to Benjamin Trott. No militarj' service of Thomas Brackett is mentioned in any published records. That he did serve as a soldier, was a member of a local militia compan}-, it would be unreasonable to doubt. When Captain Henry Mowatt with a British fleet on October 16, 1775, arrived in Portland harbor, he anchored near to Peak's island, in Hog Island roads between Hog and House islands and in sight of Thomas Brackett's home. Falmouth was defenseless and the greater portion of the town was destroyed b3'fire. At the breaking oi:t of the war his familj' consisted of four small children, and early in the war the fifth child was born. He was a young man when the war commenced and the owner of a large estate. He probably did not serve in any organization that was subject to be, or was, called upon to perform dut}' at a distance from Falmouth. There are facts which tend to indicate that he was born earlier than 1744. A Thomas Brackett in Ma^^ 1757, was a private in Cap- tain James Milk's Falmouth Neck company. At the time there was but one other Thomas Brackett (son of Zachariah) in Falmouth and he resided at Morrill's corner. It is not thought that Thomas, the .son of Anthon}' Brackett, would have been on the regular or active li.st of available men for military duty at the age of thirteen 3'ears as his age would have been in 1757, if he were born in 1744. A Thomas Brackett was baptized in Falmouth in 1737. Thomas, the son of Zachariah Brackett, was baptized in Hampton, New Hampshire. ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 417 However, the descendants of Thomas Brackett are authority in giv- ing the year of his birth as 1744. Married December 9, 1762, Jane Hall, born in 1740, died May 10, 1810, daughter of Cornelius and wife, Elizabeth (perhaps White), of Cherryfield, Me. Died December 13, 1815. Issue: 1. John, b. 12 Jan., 1763. See family 8. 2. Elizabeth, bapt. 4 May, 1766; mar. Capt. James Sawyer; d. 20 June, 1799. No issue. 3. Sally, b. in 1768; mar. i Jan., 1789, John Fabyan (see fam. r, this div.); lived in Scarboro; removed to Leeds; buried at Mon- mouth Center, Me. Children, Mary; John; Thomas, who mar. Mary Haynes; George, who mar. Charlotte Warren; Joseph, d. young; David Hall, d. young; Jane Brackett, who mar. John Moulton; John, who mar. Julia Jackson; Patience Hall, who mar. Darius Healy;^ Florence; Ilus, who mar. Elizabeth ; Horace, who mar. Marian D. Eaton; Joshua, who mar. Mary Ham; Oliver, who mar. Susan Tucker. 4. Patience, b. in 1774; never mar.; d. 10 INIar., 1794. 5. Mary, bapt. 9 June, 1776; mar. 10 Nov., 1796, Joseph Reed who d. I Apr., 1852; her father sold to her two acres of land on Peak's island; it is in front of the present Mineral Spring house, which was her house, remodeled; the house may have been built by Thomas Brackett; she d. 13 Nov., i860. Issue all born on Peak's island: 1st. Mary, b. 24 Apr., 1800; mar. 19 Jan., 1822, Walter S. Hatch, who d. 12 Feb., 1865; lived in Portland; d. 18 Nov., 1883. Issue: Eliza E.; Harriet J.; Walter T.; Eliza C; Charles W.; Mary F.; Isabella M.; Joseph R.; Margaret; and Martha C. 2nd. Elizabeth, b. 3 Feb., 1802; mar. in 1823, Nathaniel S. Millet. 3d. Thomas Brackett; b. 24 Aug., 1803; married in 1838, Matilda R. Mitchell; d. in 1883. Issue: I. Thomas Brackett Reed, Jr., b. 18 Oct., 1839; d. in 1902; mar. dau. of Rev. Mr. Samuel Merrill; has one child, Kittie. Of this distinguished man it is only necessary to say that for twenty years he was a member of our National Congress and thrice was chosen speaker of its House of Representatives. II. Harriet E. S., b. in June, 1846; mar. Elisha W. Conley, manager of Standard oil works in Portland. 4th. Joseph, b. 28 Apr., 1806; mar.; had sons Joseph and George W. 5th. Jane, b. 13 June, 1807; mar. 13 July, 1829, Melzar T. Dillingham, of Minot; he d. 17 Feb., 1879, she on 11 Nov., 1891. Issue: I. Frances Scott, b. 3 Aug., 1881, II. Joseph Reed, b. 13 Nov., 1833. 6th. Smith, b. 20 Jan., 1809.- 7th. William, b. 18 Oct., 181 1. 8th. Daniel C, b. 22 Apr., 1813. 9th. Eydia W., b. 18 Oct., 1814; mar. in 1841, Abraham T. Sterling. 10th. Emeline P., b. 10 Aug., 1819; mar. in 1841, William S. Trefethen. 418 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 4. . From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony. James. James Brackett was born June 13, 1745, in Portland; in his younger days followed the sea, was master of a vessel; later in life was a farmer in Gorham, where he died January 16, 1803; married December 20, 1770, Mehitable Fabyan, born in April, 1752, died May I, 1832. Issue: 1. Rufus, b. 16 Nov., 1 771; was drowned 17 Aug., 1795. 2. Fabyan, b. 30 May, 1774; d. 30 Aug., 1775, at Newhall, Me. 3. Olive, b. 17 Oct., 1776; d. 3 Apr., 1795. 4. Betsey, b. 30 Apr., 1779; mar. 14 Nov., 1822, Capt. Thomas Libby, of Scarborough; d. 6 Jan., 1825. 5. Mary, b. 17 June, 1781; d. 23 Oct., 1783. 6. Kezia, b. i Sept., 1783; mar. 15 Aug., 1812, Daniel Brackett (see issue fam. 11, this div.) 7. Mehitable, b. 14 Oct., 1785; d. i Mar., 1865; mar. Wm. Har- mon, of Scarboro; was his second wife; lived in Standish, Me. No issue. 8. Sally, b. 15 Aug., 1788; mar. 14 July, 1810, Moses Fogg, of Scarboro, Me.; settled in Harrison, Me. 9. Joseph, b. 30 Sept., 1790. See family 9. 10. Patience, b. i Aug., 1794; "lar. 4 Dec, 1817, Wm. Haggett, of Portland; d. 17 Sept., 1871. 11. Isabella, b. 18 May, 1796; d. 6 Sept., 1799. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born about 1762, in Falmouth; in early life followed the sea, was master of a vessel; known as Captain Joshua; later was a farmer in Gorham, where he died in August, 1826, in the sixty-fourth year of his age; married Abigail Kendrick. of Halifax; lived in Gorham near South Windham. Issue: 1. Alfred. See family 10. 2. Daniel. See family 11. 3. Jeremiah. See family 12. 4. Lewis, mar. 26 Feb., 1824, Mary Ward, of Windham; lived in Gorham; d. at the age of 24 years; was a member of the Windham and Gorham Rifles and was given a military funeral. His widow in 1829, mar. (2nd) Walker Lewis. 5. John, b. in 1805; never mar.; was in the grocery business in Gorham; d. 24 May, 1832. 6. George, who d. at the age of 14 years. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Nathaniel. Nathaniel Brackett was born September 29, 1771, in Falmouth; was the master and owner of a vessel; when he ceased following the ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 419 sea, he became a farmer in Gorham, later in Otisfield gore; died December 24, 1844, in Otisfield, Me.; married in March, 1793, EHza- beth I^ewis, born October 12, 1776, died March 5, 1865. Issue: • 1. A son, b. 27 Apr., 1794. 2. Patience, b. 20 Apr., 1795, in Portland; bapt. 13 Oct., 1796; mar. 9 Mar., 1820, William I^ovett, b. 20 Mar., 1785, in Otisfield, Me., son of Capt. Jonathan, of Windham; lived in Otisfield on a farm. Issue: 1st. Caroline, b. 14 May, 1821; d. 26 Dec, 1831. 2nd. Eliza, b. 3 Mar., 1823; d. 27 Aug., 1898, in West Hamp- stead, N. H. 3d. Frederick B., b. 3 July, 1824, in Windham; home, in West Hampstead. 3. Samuel. See family 13. 4. Mary Ham, b. 15 July, 1802; d. 3 Nov., 1881; mar. 6 Dec, 1844, Rev. Mr. Jonathan Tracy, b. 28 Dec, 1782, d. 22 Jan., 1863, son of Rev. Mr. Christopher and wife, Anna Getchell; lived in Auburn, Me. Issue: 1st. Nathaniel Brackett, b. 6 June, 1847; mar. 25 July, 1869, Hattie L. Goddard, b. 29 June, 1848, dau. of Robert and wife, Jane M. Grant, of Monmouth, Me. Upon-ihe organization of the Brackett Family Association in 1902, Mr. Tracy was elected its secretary and was re-elected in 1903 and 1904; aided materially in the collection of data for this history; is a shoemaker; home, in Auburn. Issue: I. Orville Merton, b. 17 Dec, 1872; mar. 30 Apr., 1896, Grace D. Keen. Issue: a. Thelma Olive, b. 14 June, 1898. II. Lillian Mabel, b. 19 Apr., 1876. III. Elizabeth Maud, b. 11 Mar., 1884. IV. Lena May, b. 30 Aug., 1889. V. Isabell Gertrude, b. 7 Mar., 1892. 5. Eliza Eewis, b. 20 Aug., 1804; mar. 6 Apr., 1831, Charles Gardner, b. 24 Mar., 1808, d. 4 Mar., 1891, son of Richard and wife, Elinor Johnson, of Otisfield, was a contractor; she d. 16 Dec, 1868. Issue: 1st. Caroline J., b. 10 Mar., 1834; mar. Adrian J. Nelson. 2nd. Almon J., b. 2 Dec, 1836, in Otisfield, Me.; mar. in Apr., 1854, Maria Plummer, b. 14 Apr., 1834, in Danville, Me.; home, in Lewiston, Me. Issue: I. Carrie J., b. 25 Jan., 1857; mar. 25 Dec, 1875, George W. Eane. Issue: a. Almon G., b. 9 Mar., 1878. b. George W., b. 15 Nov., 1880. c. Alice G., b. 16 May, 1886. d. Harry P., b. 8 Aug., 1890. II. Bertie Maria, b. 20 Jan., 1862; mar. 2 Sept., 1885, Laban M, Rand. Issue: a. Harold J., b. 6 Nov., 1889. b. Carlton H., b. 15 June, 1897. 3d. Harriet E., b. 18 Apr.. 1838, in Norway, Me.; mar. 26 Sept., 1854, in Somerville, Mass., Robert B. Graham; d. in May, 1894. Issue: 420 BRACKETT GENEALOGY I. Charles G., b. in Dec, 1855; supposed to be dead. II. Isabella Thresa, b. i Apr., 1859; d. unmar. in Jan., 1887. 4th. Eliza E., b. 10 Sept., 1840; mar. 10 Feb., 1858, George W. Johnson; home, in Westbrook, Me. Issue: I. William E., b. 17 Sept., i860; mar. 17 Sept., 1882, Flora J. Knight; home, in Westbrook. Issue: a. Ethel Eliza, b. 4 Oct., 1883. b. Hattie Belle, b. 18 Mar., 1885. c. Ella Eouisa, b. 22 Jan., 1887. d. Mildred S., b. 15 Oct., 1890. e. Florence Idelia, b. 5 Oct., 1891. II. George R., b. 24 July, 1864. 6. Jane S., b. in July, 1805; mar. 27 Aug., 1825, Rev. Mr. David Newell, a Free Will Baptist minister, b. in Jan., 1805, d. in Mar., 1 89 1, son of William and wife, Anna Hoyt, of Durham, Me.; d. 12 Apr., 1877. Issue: 1st. William B., b. 3 Jan., 1827; mar. 16 June, 1850, Susan- nah Weeks; d. 24 June, 1899. Issue: I, William H., of Eewiston, Me. II. Ida Ella. 2nd. Charles C, b. 11 Aug., 183 1; mar. Julia Purrington; served in co. A, 24th Me. vol. inf.; d. 14 July, 1863, in Port Hudson, Miss. Issue: I. Hattie J. II. Charles D. 3d. Harriet A., b. 29 Sept., 1836; successful teacher for many years in public schools of Maine; d. unmar. 7 Jan., 1886, in Gorham. 4th. Margie B., b. 22 Apr., 1838; mar. 2 May, 1858, Joseph W. Libby, b. 10 Oct., 1831, son of Nehemiah and wife, Parmelia Harmon; d. 7 Sept., 1896, in Old Orchard, Me. Issue: I. Clarence G. B., b. 28 Sept., 1859. II. Winifred J., b. 22 Feb., 1865. 5th. Henry H., b. 5 Nov., 1840; served in 5th Me. vol. inf.; d. unmar. 28 Nov., 1861, in Alexandria, Va. 6th. Lizzie A., b. 27 Sept., 1846, in Durham, Me.; mar. 8 Dec, 1878, Joseph G. Bodge, contractor, b. 8 Dec, 1836, son of Thomas and wife, Abbie Nason, of Windham. No issue. 7. Martha, b. about 1809; never mar. 8. Margaret, b. 4 Julj'-, 1811; mar. Aaron Dunn; d. 4 Apr., 1899. Issue: 1st. William B., who married Getchell. 9. William, b. 3 June, 18 14; farmer in Otisfield, Me.; mar. Susan Green, b. 8 Apr., 1814, living in 1906, dau. of Hezekiah and wife, Eydia Lombard; d. 20 Dec, 1875. Adopted, 1st. Josiah Morey, b. 8 Mar., 1846; mar. 15 Jan., 1867, Hattie Green, b. 28 Sept., 1850, d. 3 Feb., 1878, dau. of Daniel and wife, Susan Haskell. Issue: I. Daniel Scott, b. 18 Feb., 1868; mar. 15 Nov., 1892, Mary V. Millett; home, in Otisfield gore. Issue: a. Anna Susan, b. 21 Mar., 1899. II. Ella Susan, b. 5 May, 1869; mar. 14 Jan., 1892, Elmer J. Millett; home, in Oxford, Me. Issue: a. Hattie May, b. 23 Nov., 1892. ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 421 10. Frederick, b. 4 Mar., 1816, in Gorham; mar. 2 June, 1840, Mary P. Knight, b. 15 Oct., 1812, d. 17 Dec, 1S97, dau. of Stephen and wife, Anna Hasten; was a farmer in Otisfield; d. 20 Sept., 1896. Issue: 1st. Mary Isabell, b. 26 June, 1852; mar. 26 June, 1898, Frank Nash, b. 3 July, 1843, son of John and wife, Margaret Tenney; home, in Otisfield. SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, John, John. John Brackett was born about 1770, in Gorham; was a farmer near Saccarappa; from thence moved about 1800 on a farm in Parsons- field in York count}^ Me., where he died about 1850; married Jane Warren, born about 1773, living in 1850, daughter of John, born March 5, 1731, died January i, 1802^ and wife, Jane Johnson, born June 15, 1740, died November 18, 1809. Issue: 1. George, b. 13 Feb., 1796; mar. Elinor ; lived in Frank- fort, Waldo CO., Me. No issue. 2. Mary, b. 28 Apr., 1798; mar. Joseph A. Garland; lived in Frankfort; had several children. 3. John, b. 23 Feb., 1800; mar. Huldah ; was a farmer in Parsonsfield; living in 1880. Issue: 1st. Nathaniel, b. about 1825; d. in the army during the civil war; buried at Belle Plaine, Va. 2nd. Susan, b. about 1828; unmar. in 1880, in Parsonsfield. 4. William Warren, b. 22 Sept., 1803; d. 10 Aug., 1885; mar. Susannah Batchelder, who d. 24 Oct., 1887. Issue: 1st. Olive J., b. 28 July, 1837; mar. Solomon Drew; home, in Snow Hill, N. H. Children, Frank L., who mar. Lucy Colby, and had Leslie; Emma S., who mar. John Eittlefield and had Ina, Lydia, and Percy; Jessie E. 2nd. Almira C, b. 17 Apr., 1844; mar. David W. Perkins. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Thomas, John. John Brackett was born January 12, 1763, in Falmouth; to him was given by his father a farm of two hundred sixty acres on Peak's island; this farm was well stocked with cattle, nearly all cows, and dairying was one of the chief sources of income from the farm; built in 1796, a two-story house (now the Peak's Island house), which he kept as an inn; connected with the house were bowling alleys where now are Pine's alleys; had a fish yard where now is the Gem theater; bought and cured fish for the West India market; married May 7, 1789, Lucy Snow, born about 1767, died June 15, 1842, daughter of Major David, of Orleans, Mass., a soldier in the Revolutionary war; 422 BRACKETT GENEALOGY died December i, 1835, in the seventy-third year of his age. Issue, all born on Peak's island: 1. Jane H., b. 5 May, 1791; mar. in 1825, Capt. Charles Brad- bury; d. 3 June, 1826. No issue. 2. John, b. 2 Jan., 1794. See family 14. 3. Mary S., b. 7 Nov., 1796; mar. (ist) 29 Sept., 1816, George D. Welch; who d. 26 Oct., 1828, age 43 years; (2nd) William Haines); (3d) 12 Apr., 1848, Ira Hilborn, of Minot, Me.; she d. 25 Sept., 1 87 1. Issue: 1st. Almira B., b. 6 June, 1818; mar. William T. Jones of Portsmouth, N. H.; d. 30 June, 1841. Had son, b. 20 Jan., 1841, d. 20 May, 1 841. 4. Thomas, b. 24 Mar., 1799; d. 8 Apr., 1819. 5. David, b. i Nov., 1800; d. 16 Oct., 1804. 6. Sally, b. 22 Aug., 1802; mar. in 1826, Francis B. Smith; d. 13 Nov., 1844. No issue. 7. Ivucinda Snow, b. 8 Aug., 1804; mar. in 1825, Benjamin Welch who d. at sea in 1S80, age 84 years; d. 3 Aug., 1837. Issue, all born on Peak's island: 1st. Benjamin, Jr., b. 2 Aug., 1827; mar. 4 Mar., i860, Elinor Marsh, of Sacramento, Cal.; moved via the Isthmus to California, in Feb., 1852. Issue: I. George Henry, b. 5 Aug., 1861. II. Walter Hatch, b. 5 Jan., 1864. III. Charles James, b. 25 Nov., 1865; d. in 1867. IV. Elinor Adeline, b. 20 Feb., 1867; d. in 1867. V. Minnie Harkness, b. 6 Nov., 1868; d. in 1868. VI. Frank Cummings, b. 26 Mar., 1870. VII. Benjamin Bradford, b. 12 Oct., 1872. 2nd. Lucy Elizabeth, b. 24 Oct., 1828; mar. 26 June, 1849, James J. Knowlton, of Portsmouth, N. H.; in 1854, moved to Cali- fornia via Nicaragua route. Issue: I. Mary Floraetta, b. 10 May, 1850, in Boston. II. Emma h- b. 10 Jan., 1868, in San Francisco. 3d. Susan Jane, b. 24 Jan., 1830; d. 24 Sept., 1835. 4th. Mary Adeline, b. 6 Dec, 1831; mar. 8 Nov., 1852, Charles S. Adams, of Portland, Me. Issue: I. Henry Brackett, b. 23 Aug., 1853, in Portland; d. 30 Oct., 1853- 1856. II. Martha Headman, b. 14 Sept., 1855, in Portland; d. 7 Oct. III. Mary Eliza, b. 15 Dec, 1858, in Portland; d. 2 Oct., 1859. IV. Ellen Lucy, b. 30 Oct., 1871, on Peak's island; mar. 6 June, 1894, Walter Sherman Trefethen. Issue: a. Elinor Adams, b. 28 Nov., 1901. 5th. George Deake, b. 4 July, 1833; mar. 12 Nov., 1873, Eda Bushen, of Oakland, Cal.; in Dec, 1859, moved to California via the Isthmus. Issue: I. Lucy Brackett, b. 26 July, 1874, in Oakland. II. Anna Edith, b. 8 Mar., 1876, in Oakland. III. Elinor Bushen, b. 8 Dec, 1878, in Oakland. IV. Adeline Welch, b. 5 Dec, 1882, in Oakland; d. 26 Dec, 1882. ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 423 V. George, b. ii Apr., 1884, in Oakland. 8. Almira, b. 24 July, 1807; d. 27 June, 1819. 9. James S. Brackett, b. 30 Mar., 18 10, on Peak's island; was master of a vessel, one of a regular line of packets between Port- land and Boston; this at a time when there were no railroads and all kinds of merchandise were carried along the coast in sailing ves- sels; home, on Peak's island; mar. in 1833 Ann Margaret Jones, b. 26 Dec, 1813, in Portsmouth, N. H., d. 26 Dec, 1850. Capt. Brackett was taken ill on board his vessel and d. suddenly 24 Dec, 1839. Issue: 1st. James W., b. 18 Oct., 1839, on Peak's island; served during the civil war for one year from fall of 1863, in ist District of Columbia cavalry; business is real estate in Portland; home, on Peak's island; was elected in 1904 president of the family association and re-elected in 1905; mar. 25 Dec, 1868, Sarah A. Ross, of Phillips, Me., b. 25 Feb., 1846, dau. of William and wife, Eunice Hoar. No issue. 10. Henry Mansfield Brackett, b. 2 Mar., 1812; mar. in 1833, Sarah Manchester Hadlock, b. 6 Aug., 1815,'d. 22 Feb., 1898, dau. of Capt. Samuel, Jr., of Cranberry isles. Me.; was in the grocery business in Portland for a few years; after retiring from this business he enlarged his house on Peak's island, named it "The Summer Retreat" and opened it to the public; the house was patronized chiefly by people from Canada and the West; owned ninety acres of land adjoining the house; was a member of the M. E. church; its building on the island is known as the Brackett Memorial church. He d. I Nov., 1871. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, James, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born September 30, 1790, in Gorham, Me.; a shoemaker in Gorham, later in Biddeford, Me., where he died Feb- ruary 14, 1857. Married December 5, 1819, in Gorham, Catharine Emery, born in 1794, died September 30, 1878, in Biddeford. Issue: 1. Hiram E., b. 29 Mar., 1822, has been engaged in seafaring business; resides at 236 West Broadway, Bangor, Me.; mar. in Feb., 1851, Mary W. Mitchell, b. i July, 1821, d. 14 Mar., 1893, dau. of John and wife, Elizabeth Webb. No issue. 2. Lorenzo Dow Brackett, b. 21 Apr., 1824; resides at No. 60 Tremont street, Eawrence, Mass. Served as a private in co. F., 27th Me. vol. inf., in the civil war; enrolled 10 Sept., 1862, appointed Corp. 17 Oct., 1862, serg. 16 Feb., 1863, discharged 17 July, 1863; re-enlisted 26 Jan., 1864, in co. F, ist Me. Vet., and dis. 28 June. 1865. Was in the following battles: Second Bull Run; Chantilly; Antietam; Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville; Wilderness; Cold Har- bor; Petersburg; Fort Stevens; Winchester; Fisher's Hill; Cedar Creek, Petersburg; Sailor Creek, and at the Surrender. He is the holder of a medal of honor. 3. Edwin C, b. 5 Nov., 1826, in Gorham; d. 28 Aug., 1884, in Standish; a shoemaker; served in the civil war in co. B, ist Me. inf. of vet. vol., enlisted 28 Jan., 1864, for three years. Mar. 10 June, 1851, Sarah A. Swett, b. 7 Dec, 1827, d. 26 Mar., 1876. Issue: 424 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Susie M., b. 17 Apr., 1852; d. 25 Oct., 1883. 2nd. Eva J., b. 28 Oct., 1854; mar. in Dec, 1885, Charles Harmon; d. 25 Nov., 1887. 3d. Emma F., b. 16 Oct., 1858; mar. 7 July, 1885, Marshall M. Gray; resides in Sebago Lake, Me. Issue: I. Roland E., b. 18 June, 1886. II. Marion E., b. 9 Aug., 1891. 4th. Ida C, b. 23 June, 1862; mar. in July, 1885, W. A. Parker; d. 9 Dec, 1889. 4. Mary E., b. 15 July, 1829; mar. Matthew E. Daniels; d. 13 Dec, 1883, in East Boston, Mass. Issue: 1st. George E., b. 28 Nov., 1853; mar. 22 Oct., 1890, Mary C. Bus well; resides at 60 Tremont street, Lawrence. No issue. 2nd. Charles F., b. 10 July, 1856; resides in New York city. 3d. Mary E., b. 6 July, i860; mar. Harry Smith; d. 17 May, 1891. Son, Willard H.. b. 14 May, 1891. 5. Louisa A., b. 21 Dec, 1832; d. 9 June, 1884; mar. David Boynton. 6. Lucy C. b. 26 July, 1835; d. 14 Nov., 1885; mar. Elias Har- mon; had dau. L. Belle, who resides in Somerville. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Alfred. Alfred Brackett was born in Gorham in which town he resided; was a farmer; married May 4, 181 6, Priscilla Bramhall. born about 1797; his estate was administered in May, 1870. Issue: 1. Sarah, who mar. Freeman Paine; d. in 1859; had children. Freeman and Sarah. 2. Leonard, who mar. Mary Adams; d. in 1856. 3. Ellen, who mar. Albion Stiles; d. in 1881. 4. Abigail, b. 4 Jan., 1829; mar. 9 Apr., 1851, Vollrath Will- iam Rivinius, a hardware merchant, b. 20 Oct., 1823, d. 25 Nov., 1893, son of Adam Friedrich, of Ludwigsburg, Wiirtemburg, Ger- many, and wife, Friedrike Alb; resided in Lowell, Mass., Biddeford, Me., Roxbury and Somerville, Mass., in the order named. Issue: 1st. Frederick William, b. 22 Jan., 1852; mar. 4 Sept., 1895, Arria E. Clark; home, in Cambridge, Mass. Issue: I. Handel Vollrath, b. 20 Oct.. 1896. II. Jessie Watson, b. 29 July, 1900. 2nd. Lewds Adolph, b. 7 Oct., 1853; mar. 15 Oct., 1879, Estella Marian Urquhart; home, in Somerville, Mass. Issue: I. Frederick Clifton, b. 22 Oct., 1880. II. Abb)' Laurie, b. 31 Aug., 1882. III. Edward Chase, b. 26 Sept., 1884. 3d. Abby Albertine, b. 13 Jan., 1855; d. i Aug., 1855. 4th. George Franklin, b. 21 Aug., 1859; mar. 7 Nov., 1889, Sarah S. Fisher; home, in Waban, Mass. No issue. 5th. Forrest Clifton, b. 28 Mar., 1862; mar. 17 Sept., 1883, Mary E. Ambrose; home, in Cambridge, Mass. Issue: I. George Ambrose, b. 27 Mar., 1885. ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 425 6th. Frank Albion, b. 24 Feb., 1864; mar. 20 Sept., 1899, Emma R. Bucknam; home, in North Easton, Mass. No issue. 5. lycwis J., b. 20 June, 1831. See family 15. 6. Martha, b. about 1836; mar. George Sanborn; d. in 1900. 7. Mary, b. about 1838; mar. Winslow Burnham; home, in Glens Falls, N. Y.; children, Nellie; Elizabeth; and Frank. 8. Frances, b. about 1840; mar. William Moore; home, in Quincy, Mass.; have son, Albert. FAMILY NO. IL From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Daniel. Daniel Brackett was a son of Joshua Brackett who married Abi- gail Kendrick, of Halifax. In the records supplied the writer by the descendants of the other sons of Joshua, there is no mention of this Daniel Brackett as a son of Joshua; however, Mr. Lorenzo D. Brackett, of Lawrence. Mass.. son of Joseph" Brackett, son of James (who married Betsey Fabyan, and brother of Joshua who married Abigail Kendrick) wrote that his aunt Kezia married her cousin Daniel Brackett, the son of Joshua, and that said Joshua had sons Alfred, Daniel, Jerry, Lewis and John. It is not thought that Mr. Lorenzo D. Brackett is in error in this matter. Daniel Brackett was born in Gorham; married August 5, 1812, his cousin. Kezia Brackett, born September i. 1783, died about 1829, daughter of his father's brother James and wife, Mehitable Fabyan (see fam. 4, this div.); was a farmer; settled in Naples; died about 1824, soon after the birth of his son Rufus. Issue: 1. James, b. 4 July, 1813. See family 16. 2. Joshua, b. in 1815. See family 17. 3. Joseph, b. fn 1818. See family 18. 4. Ann Louisa, mar. John Paul. 5. Rufus, b. 3 Apr., 1824. See family 19. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Jeremiah. Jeremiah Brackett was born in Gorham; when a young man he went to Windham, Me., where he engaged in farming and acquired independent means; married Elizabeth Cloudman, daughter of John and wife, Elizabeth Cobb, of Gorham. Mr. Brackett died in Wind- ham in 1870. Issue: 1. Thomas, b. 26 July, 1814. See family 20. 2. John L., b. in 1827. See family 21. 3. Sarah E., is dec. 4. Charles Henry, b. in 1832; never mar.; is dec. 5. Melville Q., b. in 1845; mar. (ist) Annie Mills; (2nd) Minnie Jackson; home, in Gorham; have adopted dau., Millie. 426 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Nathaniel, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born in Gorham; was baptized June 26, 1796; home, was in Lewdston, Me.; married in April, 1819, lyouisa Ingraham, daughter of William and wife, Sarah Tukey, of Portland, Me.; he died September 17, 1883, in Lewiston. Issue: 1. Charles I., b. 9 Aug., 1824. See family 22. 2. Sarah A., b. 8 Aug., 1826; mar. Charles H. Whitney; home, in Lewiston, Me. Issue: 1st. Ida K., b. 12 Nov., 1850; mar. 4 Dec., 1879, J. C. Phillips, superintendent of schools in lycwiston. Issue: I. Eva, b. 12 May, 1881. II. Charles H., b. 30 Apr., 1884. III. Queenie, b. 12 Aug., 1887. 3. Julia A., b. in Feb., 1830; mar. 25 Dec, 1854, H. C. Symonds;. d. 19 June, 1859. 4. Caroline L,., b. 26 July, 1835; mar. in June, 1855, Washington Phillips. Issue: 1st. George W., b. 15 Nov., 1857; mar. Flora Hurd; home, in Vinalhaven, Me. 2nd. Ivugene W., b. 19 Aug., 1871; d. 13 July, 1881. 5. Mary J., b. 19 June, 1838; mar. 29 July, 1855, C. H. Whit- more. 6. Araxzene I., b. 8 Apr., 1840; mar. 26 July, 1864, Edwin W.. Rowell. Issue: 1st. Ivy lyouise, b. 11 Feb., 1875; mar. Fred W. Hilton. 7. Lizzie I., b. 31 July, 1841; home, in Lewiston. 8. Edward I., b. i Sept., 1843; mar. 5 Sept., 1895, Harriet B> Davis; is a veterinarj- surgeon; home, in Lewiston. Served in co. D, 17th Me. vol. inf. enlisted 18 Aug., 1862, and discharged 6 June,, 1865. Issue: 1st. Harold E., b. 31 Aug., 1896. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 8. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Anthony, Thomas, John, John. John Brackett was born on Peak's island, January 2, 1794; was master of a vessel engaged in the coasting trade between Portland and Eastport; married July 10, 181 7, Mary Andrus Hadlock, born in 1800, died May 18, 1880, daughter of Captain Samuel Hadlock, of Cranberry isles, Me.; home, on Peak's island; died May 21, 1869. Issue: 1. Seth H., b. 31 July, 1818. See family 23. 2. Sarah Hadlock, b. 7 Jan., 1821, on Peak's island; mar. 26 Aug., 1837, Joseph Trefethen, b. 22 Dec, 1815, d. in 1884; she d. 2 Oct., 1868. Issue: ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 427 1st. John Edwin, b. i Jan., 1839; d. 28 Dec, 1840. 2nd. Robert William, b. 10 Dec., 1840, in Portland; d. 22 Feb., 1862. 3d. Epps Albion, b. 24 Feb., 1842, in Portland; mar. 12 July, 1865, Martha ly. Page; served in 6th Me. battery, vol. light art. from spring of 1862, for three years; participated in battles of Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Antietam, Gettysburg, Wil- derness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, and actions about Petersburg and Richmond; was not wounded nor sick a day. Issue: I. Minnie Belle, b. 15 July, 1866; mar. 25 Sept., 1889, Robert L. Whitcomb; children, Everett L., b. i July, 1892; Roy Albion, b. 31 Aug., 1895; Robert B., b. 6 Feb., 1898; Martha M., b. 31 Jan.. 1901. II. Sarah Eugenia, b. 29 Nov., 1868; mar. 5 July, 1890, John Everett Doldt, b. in Jan., 1862. 4th. Josephine L., b. 24 Apr., 1844, in Portland; mar. 13 Feb., 1872, in Oakland, Cal., Ambrose J. Plummer of Vallejo Valley, Cal., b. 5 June, 1834, son of Capt. James and Mary Plummer, of Round Pond, Me. Issue: I. Harry Eugene, b. 28 Sept., 1873; mar. 9 Apr., 1896, Mabel Josephine Swaine, b. 18 June, 1,880. Child: a. Donna Josephine, b. 30 Aug., 1897, in Stockton, Cal. 5th. Alphonso Joseph, b. 17 Apr., 1846, in Portland; mar. 4 Aug., 1869, Mary A. Straighton, b.-30 Aug., 1851, in Yorkshire, England. Issue: I. Reginald Alphonso, b. 8 Jan., 1874, in Boston. 6th. Eugene Augustus, b. 8 Dec, 1848, in Portland; mar. 16 Apr., 1874, Ada Stella Van Syckle, b. 23 Apr., 1854, in New York city. Issue: I. Eugene Edgar, b. 11 Jan., 1875, in Oakland; mar. 26 Oct., 1901, Ina Gladys Haskins. II. Ada Maude, b. 29 Nov., 1879, in Oakland, Cal. 3. John T., b. i Mar., 1823. See family 24. 4. Samuel Hadlock, b. 25 June. 1825; was a carpenter, member of firm of Sheridan, Griffith and Brackett of Portland, plasterers and stucco workers; mar. in 1854, Sophia Cressy, d. 17 Dec, 1899, dau. of Rev. Noah, of Portland. Mr. Brackett d. 9 Apr., 1875. No issue. 5. William S., b. i Dec, 1827. See family 25. 6. Elijah Epps Hadlock, b. 14 Apr., 1830; d. 30 Sept., 1837. 7. Henry Edwin Hadlock, b. 22 Oct., 1832. See family 26. 8. James Gilbert Hadlock, b. 15 Apr., 1835; d. 13 July, 1835. 9. Albert, b. 7 Apr., 1836; d. 17 Nov., 1840. 10. Gilman E., b. 13 Feb., 1840. See family 27. 11. Mary Abigail, b. 20 May, 1842; d. 14 Apr., 1847. 12. Epps Gilbert Hadlock, b. 22 Sept., 1846; conductor on rail- road, in which capacity he has served for over 30 years; mar. 26 Nov., 1867, Mary Edith Rice, b. 13 June, 1847, on Sutton's island. Me. Issue: 1st. Wesley Scott, b. 10 Nov., 1869; d. in infancy. 2nd. Hulda Caroline, b. 25 Mar., 1873; d. 31 Jan., 1880. 3d. Samuel Gilbert, b. 20 July, 1875; d. 25 Apr., 1880. 428 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 15. P'rom Family No. lo. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Alfred, Ivcwis J. Lewis Joshua Brackett was born June 20, 1831, in Dixfield, Me.; is a farmer in Gorham; married January 17, 1857, Drusilla h. Wood- bury, born November 22, 1836, daughter of Edmund and wife, Jane Murch. of Westbrook, Me. Issue: 1. Woodbury, b. in Nov., 1857; d. in 1858. 2. Winnifred, b. in Jan., 1859; d. in 1867. 3. Sadie, b. in Mar., 1861; mar. in 1890, C. M. Emerson; home, in Maiden; have son, Eewis. 4. Lewis, b. in Dec, 1862; d. in 1864. 5. Helen, b. in Jan., 1865; d. in 1866. 6. Lewis, b. in July, 1867; d. in 1877. 8. Fred, b. in Aug., 1869; mar. in 1900, Mary Stevenson; home, in Portland. 9. Maud, b. in 1871; mar. in 1893, William Siewerts, sign-writer, b. in 1871, son of William and wife, Melissa Borden, of Hull, Eng.; home, in Dorchester, Mass. Issue: 1st. Woodbury Hewson, b. 15 Nov., 1899. 10. Helen, b. in Oct., 1873; mar. in 1895, C. S. Pote; home, in Maiden. 11. Edmund, b. in June, 1875; mar. in 1895, Mary Lacey; home, in Gorham, Me. Issue: 1st. Hazel. 2nd. Lewis. 12. Daisy, b. in Aug., 1876; home, in Gorham. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Daniel, James. James Brackett was born at Fort Hill, in Gorham, Me., July 4, 1 813; married in 1836, Julia A. Lord, born January 2, 1819, died November 26, 1901, daughter of Samuel and wife, Lydia Hazelton, of Naples, Me.; was a laborer; resided in Gorham, Windham, and Buxton, Me., in the order named; died October 26, 1894. Issue: 1. Daniel, never mar.; d. in June, 1865. 2. Lucinda, d. when about ten years old. 3. Samuel, b. 18 May, 1846; mar. Esther Hanson; served in co. C, 25th Me. vol. inf., enlisted in 1864, discharged 5 July, 1865; home, in South Windham, Me. Has daughters, Linnie and Alice. 4. Albert A., b. 18 Aug., 1848; mar. in 1873, Sarah Day, b. in 1855, dau. of Marshall J. and wife, Sarah E. Durgin, of Brownfield, Me.; served in co. E. ist Me. vol. cav., enlisted in Jan. and dis- charged in Aug., 1865, at Petersburg, Va.; has resided in South Windham, Gorham, Buxton and Standish, Me., in the order named; home at South Standish. Issue: 1st. Delia M., b. 15 May, 1887. 5. Mary A., b. i Oct., 1850; mar. Edwin Thorn; home, in West Buxton; children, Lucinda, who is dec; Julia, who mar. Mar- shall. ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 429 6. Esther B., b. 8 Dec, 1854; mar. Daniel Junkins; home, in. West Buxton; children, Albert; James L; Augusta, dec. 7. Abbie, b. in May, 1862; mar. Melville Redlon; home, at Sebago Lake, Me.; children, Winnie; Lucinda A.; Minnie E.; Nettie; Hazel; Eeroy. 8. Daniel, b. 6 Sept., 1865. See family 28. FAMILY NO. 17. From F'amily No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Daniel, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born in Gorham in 181 5; married Eovey Lord, born in 1816. Issue: 1. Edward, b. about 1838. 2. Byron, b. about 1841. Served in co. B, 17th Me., 18 Aug., '62, dis. 4 Dec, '63. 3. Lydia J., b. about 1844. 4. Cyrus E., b. about 1849. FAMILY NQ. 18. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Daniel, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born in Gorham, Me., in 1818; married Sarah Eord. Issue: 1. Emma J., b. about 1842; is dec. 2. Orran T., b. about 1843; served in co. E, 12th Me. vol. inf.; re-enlisted i Oct., '64, in 8th N. E. vol. inf.; went west, never heard from. 3. Forrester, b. about 1846; co. B., 18 Me., enlisted at Bridgton 29 Sept., '62; d. at Offutts Cross roads, Md., 26 Dec, '62. 4. Joseph Freeman, b. in 1848; mar. ; home, Sebago Eake. Issue: 1st. Emma, b. 19 Apr., 1875; mar. 3 Sept., 1895, Frank Hub- bard, now dec; child, Harry, b. 24 June, 1897. 5. Thomas J., b. about 1851; resides in Eimington. 6. Llewellyn E., b. about 1855; resides in Gorham. 7. Franklin, twin with Llewellyn; resides in Limington. FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Daniel, Rufus. Rufus Brackett was born in Naples, Me., April 3, 1824; married November 27, 1844, Joanna K. Grover, born July 2, 1822, died April 15, 1891, daughter of Stephen and wife, Sarah Parker, of Lovell, Me.; was a farmer; home, in Lovell; died August 13, 1885. Issue: 1, Dennis G., b. 27 May, 1846; mar. Susan Bemis; d. i May, 1885. Issue: 1st. Bert, who lives in Lovell Center. 2d. James, who lives in Lovell village. 430 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2. Elden, b. 21 Oct., 1847; d. 13 Feb., 1848. 3. Martha P., b. 13 Feb., 1849; mar. Stephen Chandler; home, in vSweden, Me. Issue, six children, viz.: Elmer Brackett; Abbie, who mar. Stow; Susie; Lewis; Irving; and Leslie. 4. Mary A., b. 26 Jan., 1851; d. i Apr., 1851. 5. Ann Louisa, b. 20 Mar., 1852; home, in Lewiston, Me. 6. Willis, b. 18 Aug., 1854; mar. Flora Chandler. Issue: 1st. Maud. 7. Oscar, b. 16 Jan., 1857; mar. Melvina Sterns; home, in Auburn, Me. Has one son. 8. Cora G., b. 14 Feb., 1859, in Lovell, Me.; mar. , Charles E. Sylvester, b. 26 Aug., 1854, son of Richard T. and wife, Raymond, of Windham, Me.; home, in Cumberland Mills, Me. Issue: 1st. Calanthe Louise, b. 14 June, 1890. 9. Seth, b. 21 Mar., 1861; mar. 10 Apr., 1898, Hannah H. Ring, b. 21 Dec, 185 — , dau. of David and wife, Hannah P. Woodman, of Lovell, Me.; is a farmer; home, in Sweden, Me. Issue: 1st. Alfa Viola, b. 26 Nov., 1899. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 12. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Jeremiah, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born July 26, 18 14, in Gorham; owned a farm at Mallison Falls in Gorham, where he lived many years; mar- ried Martha Trott, born July 4, 1814, daughter of Thomas, of Windham; he died December 3, 1882. Issue: 1. Thomas T., b. about 1841; d. in i860. 2. John, b. in 1843; lives in Indian territory. 3. Albert, b. 23 Feb., 1847. See family 29. 4. Albion, b. twin with Albert. See family 30. 5. George E., b. 5 Mar., 1850. See family 31. 6. Elizabeth, who mar. Daniel Cohern; children, John; Thomas; Fanny. 7. Frank, b. about 1853; "^ar. Isabella Mayberry; home, in Port- land. Issue: 1st. Albion D., b. in 1874. 2nd. Ernest, b. about 1878; is dec. 3d. Annie Clifford, is dec. 8. Charles, b. in 1857; mar. (ist) Hattie Jordan; (2nd) Mrs. Weeman; by first wife had issue: 1st. Nellie. 2nd. Guy. FAMILY NO. 21. From Family No. 12. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Jeremiah, John L. John L. Brackett was born in 1827 in Windham; when about fourteen years old he went to the western states; returned to Portland and engaged in mercantile pursuits; is a manufacturer of trunks and one of the substantial business men of Portland; served the city as ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 431 alderman; married in 1854, Caroline B. Moore, daughter of Wade Moore and wife, Betsey Eaton, of Rumford, Me. Issue: 1. Charles Lewis, b. 25 Jan., 1861; mar. Adelaid E. Thorts, b. in 1859; children: 1st. Helen M. 2nd. Caroline M. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 13. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thon^^ Nathaniel, Samuel, Charles I. Charles I. Brackett was born August 9, 1824, in Gorham, Me.; married (ist) in 1846, Mary Hill Cook; (2nd) in September, 1858, Jennie Braley; died February 3, 1894, in Eewiston, Me., where he resided. Issue: 1. Frank, b. 30 May, 1850, in Livermore, Me.; mar. in 1872, Julia A. Braley; home, in South Norridgewock. 2. William, b. 17 Apr., 1853, in Eewiston; is a merchant in South Norridgewock, where he resides; mar. 24 Dec, 1881, Lilla E. Pres- cott, b. II Jan., 1863, dau. of C. W. Prescott' and wife, Arverta S. Tenney, of vSouth Norridgewock. Issue: 1st. Majorie May, b. 16 June, 1898. 3. George, b. in 1855; d. in 1856. 4. Mary Hill, b. 10 Apr., i860; mar. in 1881, Albert Putnam; home, in Leominster, Mass. Issue: 1st. Winifred Edna, b. in 1888. 5. George, b. 27 Apr., 1861, in Lewiston; resides in Townsend Center, Me. 6. Edwin Rowell, b. in Sept., 1865, in Townsend Center; mar. (ist) in 1882, Addie Noble; (2nd) in 1892, Sophronia Farnham. Issue: 1st. Bessie, b. in 1883. 2nd. Wilfred E., b. in 1894. 7. Fred E., b. 6 Mar., 1872; d. in 1880. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Thomas, John, John, Seth H. Seth Higgins Brackett was born July 31, 1818, on Cranberry isle. Me.; built in 1853, the Peak's Island house, the first boarding- house on the island; constructed landing on the south side of the island next to Whitehead, and had a regular line of steamers running between Portland and the island during the summer months; died November 19, 1877; married December 7, 1843, Elizabeth A. Libb}', born July 12, 1823, daughter of Andrew Libby of Portland, and wife, Elizabeth Lakeman, daughter of Nathaniel and wife, Elizabeth Smith. Issue: 1. Caroline E., b. in 1844; mar. in 1866. Capt. William H. Lang; d. 16 Feb., 1875. Issue: 432 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Carlotta, b. in 1868; d. 21 Jan., 1884. 2. George Albert, b. 5 Oct., 1847; serv^ed during the civil war in CO. F., 1 2th Me. vol. inf.; mar. in 1868, lyizzie G. Clark, b. 22 Jan., 1847, in Vassalboro, Me. Issue: 1st. Annie Mabel, b. i Aug., 1869, in Portland; mar. in 1893, Edgar R. Robinson, of Milbridge, Me., b. 4 Aug., 1869. Issue: I. Ruth H., b. 30 May, 1895. II. Lawrence Brackett, b. 10 May, 1897. 2nd. Grace J., b. 29 Dec, 1872, in Portland; mar. 24 June, 1895, Wesley Leon Gribbin, of Portland, b. in Sept., 1869; she d. 9 Aug., 1896. 3d. Charles P., b. 21 Aug., 1875; d. 9 Oct., 1875. 3. Mabel Rosabel, b. 25 Dec, 1854; mar. 16 Oct., 1878, Charles A. Plummer, of Portland, b. 20 Mar., 1856, son of Charles M. Issue: 1st. Marion Snow, b. 21 Apr., 1882. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Thomas, John, John, John T. John Thomas Brackett was born March i, 1823, on Peak's island; was a school teacher, first in Harrington, Me., then on the island, winters 1867, 68 and 69; formed a partnership with his brothers, Seth H., William vS., and Henry E. H., under the firm name of Brackett Brothers, packers of hermetically sealed goods; their place of business was on the island; died January 19, 1894; married May 24, 1846, Eunice A. Randall, of Harrington, born May 9, 1823. Issue: 1. John Frederick, b. 13 Sept., 1848; mar. 9 Ma3^ 1868, Abbie L. Owen, of Buxton Center, Me., b. 24 Feb., 1848. Issue: 1st. Fred Louis, b. 10 Mar., 1870; mar. 2 June, 1896, Maud Lillian Lane, of Peak's island, b. 19 May, 1870, dau. of Capt. Wm. Lane. Issue: I. Lucilla Lane, b. 7 Oct., 1898. II. Dwight Anthony, b. 8 Apr., 1902. 2. Dr. Albion McClellan, b. 25 Sept., 1862; mar. Lizzie Trubler, b. 21 Aug., 1873, in Viele, Denmark. Issue: 1st. Elinor, b. 27 May, 1901. FAMILY NO. 25. From Famih^ No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Thomas, John, John, William S. William Smith Brackett was born December i, 1827, on Peak's island; after serving three years as carpenter's apprentice, entered the employ of the Portland, Saco and Portsmouth railroad company, and worked in its car shops in Portland. In 1856, he moved to the island and built the Summit house; his guests were mosth^ people from Can- ada; died July 6, 1889; married September i, 1850, Adeline Preble Harmon, born March 24, 1825, in Gray, Me. Issue: 1. Evelyn Frances, b. 23 Feb., 1852, in Portland; mar. 30 June, 1874, Luther Edwin Skillings; d. 22 Apr.. 1875. Issue: 1st. Evelyn, b. 12 Apr., 1875, on Peak's island; mar. Simeon W. Sterling, of Peak's island. ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 433 2. Mary Abbie, b. 29 Jan., 1854, in Portland; d. 8 Sept., i860. 3. William Donald, b. 7 Sept., 1857, in Scarboro, Me.; mar. Emma S. Brightman, of Newport, N. S., b. 24 Oct., 1857. Issue: 1st. Annie L., b. 15 July, 1879, in Portland. 2nd. Mabel G., b. 12 July, 1881, in Portland; d. 13 Aug., 1884. 3d. Horatio N. S., b. 13 June, 1883, in Portland. 4th. Winthrop R., b. 17 June, 1887, in Portland. 4. Addie Cora, b. 28 Nov., 1861, on Peak's island; mar. 4 July, 1880, Charles William Craig; d. 31 May, 1891. Issue: 1st. Alwilder, b. 5 Dec., 1881; d. in Feb., 1882. 2nd. Alice, b. 28 Dec, 1883. 3d. Ansel Wasson, b. 3 Oct., 1885. 4th. Nina. b. 15 Aug., 1887. 5th. Harvc}', b. 10 Apr., 1889; d. in infancy. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 13. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Thomas, John, John, Henry E: H. Henry Edwin Hadlock Brackett was born October 22, 1832, on Peak's island; resides on the old John Brackett, Jr., homestead; in 1855, became junior partner in the firm of Brackett Bros., packers; appointed in 1862, by Gov. Washburn, sergeant and authorized to enroll the island district for the draft; married (ist) December 25, 1856, Julia Ellen Illsley, born July 27, 1835, died June i, 1866, daughter of Arthur E-, of Portland; (2nd) January i, 1869, Margie Clifford of St. John, N. B., born October 4, 1842. Issue: 1. Jenny Illsley, b. 7 Oct., i860, in Portland; mar. 18 Aug., 1880, Clisson A. Pratt, of Fitchburg, Mass. Issue: 1st. Harland Otis, b. 12 Nov., 1882. 2. Mary Ellen, b. 21 Dec, 1861, on Peak's island; d. 23 Feb., 1871. 3. Julia Ada, b. 7 Mar., 1864, on Peak's island; mar. 25 Dec, 1882, J. Wilder Merriam, of Fitchburg, Mass. Issue: 1st. Harry Caleb, b. 11 Jan., 1885. 4. Annie Isabell, b. 22 Sept., 1870, in Portland; d. 14 Mar., 1898. 5. Henry Oilman, b. i Dec, 1873, in Portland; mar. 27 Mar., 1901, Addie Maria Gates, of Bristol, Me., b. 19 Aug., 1874. 6. Minnea Ella, b. 25 May, 1876, on Peak's island. 7. Arthur Clifford, b. 4 Sept., 1880, on Peak's island. 8. Wilder Edwin, b. 6 July. 1882, on Peak's island. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Thomas, John, John, Oilman E. Oilman Longee Brackett was born February 13, 1840, on Peak's i.sland. From 1874 has been in the employ of the Boston & Maine railroad company as yard master at Portland; prior to 1874, was con- ductor; served in the civil war in company B, ist battalion, Maine volunteer heavy artillery; in February, 1899, was appointed aid-de- camp with the rank of colonel, on the staff of General James E. Sex- ton, commander-in-chief of the G. A. R.; home, on Peak's island; sup- 434 BRACKETT GENEALOGY plied for this history all data it contains relative to the descendants of his ancestor, Thomas Brackett; married July 20, 1862, Mary Ann Libby, born September 15, 1836, in Biddeford, daughter of John and wife, Mary Ann Carter, daughter of Carter and wife, Elizabeth Young, of Wakefield, N. H. Issue: 1. Annie May, b. 22 Dec, 1865; mar. 5 May, 1888, Elmer Ells- worth SkilHngs, of Peak's island, who d. 12 Sept., 1899. Issue: 1st. Philip Simeon, b. 4 Feb., 1889. 2nd. Ruth Annie Brackett, b. 29 Oct., 1891. 2. Harley Oilman, b. 4 Nov., 1874, in Portland. 3. Clarence Eugene, b. 15 Feb., 1878, in Portland; mar. 3 July, 1901, Lizzie Polly Cole, b. 10 Nov., 1880, in Harrington, dau. of Capt. Charles W. and wife, Elmira White Ramsdell, of Harrington, Me. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Daniel, James, Daniel. Daniel Brackett was born in Naples, September 6, 1865; has lived in Standish, Windham, and Buxton in the order named; is a farmer;' married Charlotte M. Abbott, born March 21, 1870, daughter of Abijah and wife, Anna Berry; home, in West Buxton. Issue: 1. Rubie A., b. 15 Mar., 1892. 2. James A., b. 19 Mar., 1896. 3. Blanchie M., b. 10 Jan., 1899; d. 24 Nov., 1901. FAMILY NO. 29. From Family No. 20. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Jeremiah, Thomas, Albert. Albert Brackett was born February 23, 1847; is associated in business with John L. Brackett in Portland; married November 24, 1 87 1, Eva McAlHster, born about 1855. Issue: 1. Edith M., b. about 1872; mar, Lewis Strout. 2. Alice, b. about 1873; mar. C. O. Spear. 3. Albert M., b. about 1878. FAMILY NO. 30. From Family No. 20. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Jeremiah, Thomas, Albion. Albion Brackett was born February 23, 1847; was a contractor for railroad ties; resided in Princeton, Mo., and Fayetteville, Ark,; died February 20, 1888; married November 21, 1872, Coloma Snyder, born January 9, 1853, daughter of Jonathan and wife, Eliza J. , of Terra Haute, Ind. Issue: 1. Infant son, b. 13 Oct., 1873; d. i Nov., 1873. 2. Hattie M., b. 7 Apr., 1875; mar. A. J. Emery; home, in Breckenridge, Mo. Issue: 1st. Waden, b. 21 Aug., 1894. 2nd. Nelson, b. 19 Dec, 1895. ANTHONY, OF PORTLAND 435 3. Attie B., b. 7 Apr., 1875; mar. 8 Feb., 1893, Joseph N. Pearce, b. 6 Apr., 1868, son of Edward and wife, Mittie M. Keyes, of Nettle- ton, Mo., is a farmer; resided in Breckenridge, Mo.; Blackwell, Okla. Ty.; and Gladstone, N. D.; home, in Battle Creek, Mich. Issue: 1st. Reba, b. 10 Mar., 1895. 2nd. lyee, b. 15 Mar., 1899; d. 8 Jan., 1901. 3d. Thelma, b. 6 July, 1901. 4. Arthur A., b. 8 Oct.', 1877; resides at Sayer, Okla. Ty. 5. Jessie A., b. 21 Aug., 1879; mar. J. L,. Hill; home, in Battle Creek. 6. Chfford R., b. 19 June, 1884; d. 13 May, 1889. FAMILY NO. 3L From Family No. 20. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, An- thony, Joshua, Jeremiah, Thomas, George E. George E. Brackett was born March 5, 1850, in Windham, Me.; is a lumberman in Portland; served during thp civil war in the 20th Maine volunteer infantr}" married March 18, 1871, Harriet E. Stevens, born January 20, 1852, daughter of William P. and wife, Mary F. Eibby. Issue: 1. Jennie L., b. 5 July, 1874; mar. Cornelius E. Hawes. No issvie. 2. Martha E., b. 14 Feb., 1878; mar. Dana C. Douglass. 3. Edna E., b. i Jan., 1881. 4. George F., b. 11 Mar., 1886. 436 BRACKETT GENEALOGY DIVISION NO. 16. JAMES BRACKETT, THE PEACEMAKER. AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. ?5 FAMILY NO. L From Chapter VII. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James. It is our fortune to have a personal description and a protraiture of the characteristics and disposition of James Brackett from the pen of his grandson, Adino Nye Brackett, as follows: "James * * * vvas born in the year 17 14; he owned during his entire manhood one of the before described farms (one of the farms owned by his father Joshua Brackett) containing something over one hundred and fifty acres. James Brackett was a member of the Con- gregational church in Greenland, had a large family, and died Novem- ber 13, 1S03, at the age of eighty-nine j-ears. He was commonly called Deacon James. I well remember him. He was a man remark- able for cheerfulness and kindness of his disposition, and in his neigh- borhood acquired the title of peacemaker. He was twice married; his first wife was Martha Cate, of Portsmouth, born September 5, 17 18, and they were married May 24, 1739. The issue of this marriage amounted to thirteen, six sons and seven daughters. One of the sons named John died in his third N^ear; all the rest lived to an advanced age. The time of the births of the children was given the writer of this article by James Brackett, himself, in his own handwriting, in the year 1800, three years before his death * * * (as hereafter given). The same paper contains the date of his first wife's death (November 16, 1778), she was something over sixty years old at that time and was respected as a very sensible Christian and every way virtuous woman, calculated to render the social circle happ}^ and useful. The second wife, I remember. She died before his death; but neither the date of their marriage or of her death is given in the paper annexed. The last marriage took place after he was sixty years of age, and his second wife was a widow well stricken in years at the time. And I shall infer, though she appeared a respectable woman, that the last was by no means as happy a marriage as the first. (Here follows the family record. ) My grandfather, James Brackett, as long ago as I can remember, was a small cheerful man walking with the aid of two canes, laboring at the time and ever afterwards under the disease called sciatica, brought on by rheumatism, which, as I have been told, seized him at the age of fifty years, after which he never performed any manual labor. Prior to this attack he was represented as a very active and hard-working farmer. This, as he always appeared in easy circum- stances, seemed necessary to bring up and educate so large a family. As I said before, he was a small man, as I should think not weighing JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 437 over one hundred and forty pounds, which caused him, as he said, to marry a tall healthy woman 'to mend the breed.' If this was the object, it seems to have been attained, for as far as I remember, and I have seen them all, his children with the exception of my father, were considerably over the middle size, well proportioned but not inclined to corpulency. Deacon James Brackett was a religious, but not a superstitious, man. It is reported of him that when he was chosen to this ofhce in the Congregational church in Greenland, he at first declined, saying he w^as not fit to sustain a place which required such seriousness of character. It is further said of him that when two of his wealthy neighbors differed about the division of their fences, leaving a small part unfenced, he at his own expense, closed up the gap, which in a measure restored them to harmony." (See manuscript narrative.) It is fitting, in the light afforded by the contents of the chapters in this work on the lives of Anthony, the immigrant. Captain Anthony of Falmouth, and Joshua of Greenland, to insert in the account of the life of James Brackett, what was written relative to his ancestry by Adino Nye Brackett nearly seventy years ago." It should be borne in mind that the writer had to aid him the best of sources of information on the subject; yet with this advantage, he is in error in nearly all of his statements and surmises as to hiS" lineage. When he conversed with his grandfather in 1800, he was about the age of twenty-three years, and, therefore, was capable of understanding and remembering what his grandfather may have told him, if anything, on the subject. Yet he was wholly ignorant, when he wrote, of his ancestor, Joshua Brackett, his grandfather's father, one of the richest and most promi- nent men of his day, in the province. The errors of the writer are unaccountable unless it is assumed that he himself never knew any more of what he wrote than can be gleaned from the few local histo- ries then published. Few men of his day and name were better men- tally equipped than he for the task he essayed; yet, he possessed so little information relative to his ancestors antecedent to his grand- father that his work is worthless as authority upon that point. It is as follows: "All tradition agrees that the Brackett family and all of the name inhabiting America came from that portion of England by the name of Wales; in other words they came from the western part of the island of Great Britain. The tradition existing in the family informs us that four brothers of the name embarked together from England with the avowed purpose of taking up their future residence in New England. The first notice of persons by the name mentioned in the history of the country, is in the year 1640. That they had previously landed and purchased land in the country is evident from the fact that at the above date one of them named Anthon^^ conveyed by deed, jointly with several others, a tract of land containing fifty acres sit- uated in the present town of Portsmouth, for the purpose of founding a church in that place then called Strawberry Bank. Under this grant a considerable portion of the land on which the present town of Portsmouth is built, is held by its present inhabitants. The four brothers above mentioned, it is believed, came over with the Massachusetts Bay colony, perhaps not as early as the very first colonists of that portion of New England, but certainly very soon after COAT OF ARMS JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 439 the arrival of the first Winthrop in that enterprising colony. That they did not belong to the Plymouth colony, is proved by the fact that one of them settled at Braintree, a part of the Massachusetts, not the Plymouth colony. The descendants of this brother, it is believed, still remain in that town. Of the other two brothers, one settled at Falmouth in Maine and the other in Connecticut. The origin of the family cannot be traced in authentic form to a period beyond that I have carried it as above set forth. But in English histor}', among others who held a place in Cambridge college, as one of its professors, was a man by the name of William Brockett, an enlightened instructor and a Welshman, who received on that or some other account, the honor of knighthood. Certain it is that the Bracketts were among the Crusaders, for they had their armorial bear- ings and amongst them the stag and the cross were represented. It is equally certain that to mark their out-of-doors property, the Bracketts have ever used the sign of the cross. This may prove them also to have been in ancient times faithful adherents of the Popish supremacy. But whether the present race of Bracketts spring from noble or ignoble blood, the fact is unquestionable that the New Hamp- shire branch of the family had for its ancestor the before mentioned Anthony Brackett. His name appears again in the history of New Hampshire along with that of John Brackett to a petition to Charles II, for the removal of Edward Cranfield, lieutenant governor of that province in the year 1683. They were then called of Portsmouth, Greenland was not constituted a separate town until the year 17 15. John Brackett had three if not more sons; John, Nathaniel and James. They were all settled on farms bordering on the southern shore of the Great Bay, an enlargement of the Piscataqua river, into which Exeter, Lamperel and Durham discharge themselves. This bay forms the northern boundary of Greenland and the water rises and falls in it the same at every flow and ebb of the tide. Were it not for this circumstance it might be taken for an inland lake. The tide adds nothing to its beauty though much to the variety of its appearance. The road from the upper parts of the state runs a mile from the southern shore of this bay, so that the farms and farm-houses along its borders, are now secluded from the public gaze, and form the most delightful residences for gentlemen of retiring habits. Even the hermit might here find his favorite abode. Such was and is the sit- uation of the land on which Anthony Brackett fixed his final residence, for it would seem that he once lived near the ocean. Around and near him he settled his sons. A few only of his descendants remain on the favorite site of his chosen dwelling place. James, the 3'oungest of John Brackett's sons was born," etc. When the War of the Revolution commenced James Brackett was passed the age of sixty 3-ears. He was then a sufferer from rheuma- tism; but neither age nor physical infirmities, though unfitting him for service as a soldier, could dampen his patriotism. He was an ardent supporter of the colonists. Aged as he was he performed ser- vice in their behalf which qualifies his descendants to become mem- bers of patriotic orders whose membership is based upon descent from a sire who took part in the war. The town records of Greenland read: "January 9, 1775, James Brackett, John Haven, William Weeks, Clement March and Greenleaf Clark chosen to be a committee to 440 ' BRACKETT GENEALOGY carry into execution such measures as were agreed upon and approved by the Continental congress." January 20, 1777, James Brackett and six others named as a new committee of safety. April 12, 1777, James Brackett and Lieutenant David Simpson chosen as committee, to go to Durham and hire soldiers to serve for the town of Greenland in the Continental army. He purchased in May, 1749, from his father Joshua Brackett, for seventy pounds, old tenor, a gore of land containing one-half acre, in Greenland, near Portsmouth, lying between the roads from Ports- mouth to Exeter and to Hampton; this he presented to the Congrega- tional church as a building site, and in 1756, a church building was erected which still stands on it. He was one of the selectmen of the town for the 3'ears 1762 and 1763. His farm bordered on the southern shore of Great bay. From his father he inherited land as follows: the land purchased by his father "of the Urans and one-fourth part of the upland belonging to the home farm." His farm lay westerly of the home farm of his father. He purchased additional tracts and became a prosperous and success- ful farmer. The farm is now the property, by purchase, of one of his descendants, John H. Brackett. It is beautifully situated, having a front on the bay of nearly a mile in length and contains two hundred and fifty acres. He married second, June 20, 1780, Mrs. Lucy Gerrish, nee Cutts, who died June 7, 1802, widow of Captain Samuel Gerrish. By his will he gave to his two sons Joseph and James his one-half of the sawmill at Wadleigh falls; to Ebenezer, land in Epsom; to Joshua, the home farm in Greenland; to daughters Judith Clark, Mary Wiggin, Deborah Weeks, Prudence Haines and Comfort Neal, five shillings each; to daughter Martha Parrott, three hundred Spanish dollars. An effort, which proved unsuccessful, was made to learn the ancestry of Martha Cate, the first wife of James Brackett. Mrs. Grace B. Scott wrote— "I do not know very much of the family of Martha Cate. I think her father may have been the Deacon John Cate, mentioned on page 163 of Hall's History of Greenland, and wife Judith, from the fact that the farm where Martha was reared, was a large one extending more than a mile along the highway, and Otis Hall says that Deacon John Cate was a large land owner. I know that the Andrew Cate spoken of in Hall's book was a nephew of Martha Cate Brackett. Andrew Cate's daughter, Mary Cate, a maiden lady, perhaps 90 years or more old, lived, and died about 25 years ago, in the old gambrel-roofed house a part of which still stands on the old farm. She could not remember what was her grandfather's name. In answer to my ques- tion she would say, 'I had eight great-aunts dear, and one on em mar- ried with a Goss and lived over there where your mother and little Johnnie Brackett does; and one married your grandsire and one mar- ried a Greenleaf and lived in Boston and some married one thing and some another.' Evidently this was all she could remember. We used to laugh to hear Mary Cate call my brother 'little Johnnie Brackett' when he was a big six-footer weighing something over 200 pounds." Issue: 1. Joseph, b. 14 July, 1740. See family 2. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 441 2. Judith, b. on Tuesday, 2 Feb., 1742, in -Greenland; mar. 14 Jan., 1762, lyt. Ebenezer Clark, of Stratham; d. 6 Apr., 181 1. 3. Ebenezer, b. 28 Nov., 1743. See family 3. 4. Martha, b. on Saturday, 28 Dec, 1845, in Greenland; mar. 22 Dec., 1779, John Parrot; home, in Greenland; d. 7 Dec., 1825. Issue: 1st. Enoch Greenleal, b. 8 Dec, 1780; mar. 29 Jan., 1809, Susan Parker, b. 11 Jan., 1780, d. 21 Apr., 1852; d. 13 June, 1828. Issue: I. Mary Parker, b. 23 Dec, 181 1; d. 27 Jan., 1849. II. Susan Parker, b. 18 June, 1814; mar. 29 Sept., 1838, Lyman Dj^er Spaulding; d. 27 Apr., 1889. III. Enoch Greenleaf, b. 27 Nov., 1815; was rear admiral in U. S. Navy; d. 10 May, 1879. IV. James Brackett, b. 26 Nov., 1817; d. 29 Jan., 1890. V. Elizabeth Toscan, b. 7 Mar., 1820; d. 21 July, 1841. VI. Charles Frederick, b. 8 Feb., 1822; d. 14 Aug., 1822. 5. Mary, b. on Monday, 14 Dec, 1747, in Greenland; mar. 26 Jan., 1769, Tufton Wiggin, of Stratham; d. 4 Nov. ,,1817. Issue: 1st. Polly, who mar. Eeavitt of Lee. 2nd. Patty, who mar. Bartlett of Bangor, Me. 6. Deborah, b. on Thursday, 14 Dec, 1749, in Greenland; d. 5 July, 1 831; mar. 27 Dec, 1770, Capt. John Weeks, brother of Mary Weeks, wife of Joseph Brackett, b. in Hampton, d. suddenly in Wake- field on his way home from Greenland; resided in Lancaster. Issue: 1st. Martha, b. 20 Dec, 1771; mar. Edward Spaulding, of Lan- caster, their home; d. 10 Jan., 1871; children, Edward C; John W.; WiUiani D.; Eliza; John Brackett; and Martha B. 2nd. Deba, b. 21 Nov., 1773; d. 27 July, 1774. 3d. Deborah, b. 29 Feb., 1776; mar. (ist) William Ayres and had dau. Deborah; (2nd) Jacob Emerson; d. in Lunenberg, Vt., 21 Nov., i860. 4th. Elizabeth, b. 10 Mar., 1778; mar. in Jan., 1801, Judge Aziriah Webb, Jr., of Lunenberg; d. in Maidstone, Vt., i Apr., 1849; children, Marcus A.; Eliza; Martha W.; Mary A.; Lucy A.; and John W. 5th. John Wingate, b. 31 Mar., 1781; mar. (ist) Martha W. Brackett (see fam. 2, this d.iv.); (2nd) Persis F. Everitt; home, in Lancaster; member of Congress from 1829 to 1833; d. 3 Apr., 1853. 6th. James Brackett, b. 14 June, 1784; mar. i Jan., 18 10, Eliza- beth Stanley; farmer in Lancaster; d. 19 Mar., 1858. 7th. Mary Wiggin, b. 4 Mar., 1787; mar. i Nov., 1808, Adino Nye Brackett (see fam. 9, this div.); d. in 1863. 8th. Sally Brackett, b. 13 Aug., 1789; mar. 25 Jan., 18 16, Edward Bucknam; was living in 1888; children, Edward F.; Deb- orah W.; Mary N.; Martha B.; John W. 7. James, b. 6 Oct., 1750. See family 4. 8. Prudence, b. on Tuesday, May 21, 1753, in Greenland; mar. (ist) Richard Haines; (2nd) Josiah Sanborn; d. 7 May, 1843. Pru- dence had a round face and dark eyes; she eloped with Haines, the mother at dawn catching a glimpse of the fleeing couple on horse back. The father objected to the match because he believed Haines was intemperate and that his daughter's lot with him would be one of 442 BRACKETT GENEALOGY poverty and homeless children. When he heard of the marriage he said to his wife that he had declared he would never give his daughter anything if she married Haines; "but" he added, "I never said you should not." So an outfit was prepared and by ox-team sent by the mother to the young couple in Canterbury. Her widow's portion was poverty and a large family. Not long after her husband's death, Jeremiah Calef, her sister Hannah's husband, met his friend Col. Josiah Sanborn, when the latter expressed a w^ish that he could find as good a stepmother for his children, as Calef had found for his. Calef replied that the widow Haines was one of the best women who ever lived, and added, after a pause, "and she is the poorest woman in Canterbury." Calef introduced Sanborn to the widow; the result was a happy marriage. Issue by husband, Richard Haines: 1st. Thomas, who mar. and d. about 1853. 2nd. Eliza, who mar. James Cofran. 3d. Martha, who mar. Charles Sanborn, son of Colonel Josiah Sanborn. 4th. Hannah, mar. Hall; d. 19 Oct., 1826; had son Adino Nye Brackett, b. about 1819, a physician; his widow erected in North- field, N. H., in his memory a library building at a cost of $10,000. 5th. Brackett. 9. Joshua, b. 29 May, 1755. See family 5. 10. Comfort, b. on Tuesday, i Feb., 1757; mar. 6 May, 1779, Zebulon Neal; resided in New York state; d. before 1841. 11. Hannah, b. on Thursday, 22 Feb., 1759, in Greenland; mar. Stephen Creighton who d. about 1790; she mar. about 1799, Jeremiah Calef, of Sanbornton, N. H., and d. before 1834; unlike her sister Prudence, she had a light complexion and light blue eyes. Issue by first husband: 1st. James Brackett, b. 19 Sept., 1789, in Exeter; d. 11 Aug., 1882, in New Market; mar. Sarah, dau. of Zebulon Dow of Epping; mar. (2nd) in 1836, Charlotte, dau. of Timothy Murry and wife, Elizabeth Chapman. At the age of fourteen years he was running a mill for carding wool; later was making and dressing fulled cloth as it was then called; during the war of 181 2 he furnished several thou- sand yards of navy blue cloth for the army; also manufactured cheap wool hats which were sent south for the use of negro slaves; was an officer in the state militia, rose to the rank of colonel; member of the legislature, representative in 1829 and senator in 1839 and 1840, was president of the senate. Eate in life he retired from the mercantile business and lived on a farm in New Market until his death. Issue: I. Zebulon Dow. b. in 1813; d. 6 Oct., 1876; mar. Susan E., dau. of Dr. Woodbury; had dau. Eizzie A., b. 4 Sept., 1858, d. 4 June, 1888, mar. Dr. French Alger, denti.st. II. Eliza Eastman; mar. Judge Ira St. Clair, of Deerfield Parade, N. H. III. Martha March, b. in 18 16; d. 15 Jan., 1892; mar. Henry Drew, a Methodist preacher; had son James B. C, lawyer in Jackson- ville, Fla., U. S. attorney 5th district including Fla. IV. Sarah Julia, b. 3 Oct., 1837; d. 10 June, 1863; mar. about 1857, her cousin, George Frank, son of Joseph Alcott Walker and wife, Abigail Murrj^ 12. John, b. on Friday', 13 June, 1762; d. in Mar., 1765. 13. Benjamin, b. 3 Feb., 1764. See family 6. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 443 SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born July 14, 1740, in Greenland, N. H.; resided in the town until about 1773, when he removed to Lee, where dwelt his brother, Dr. James Brackett. Resided in L,ee until 1789, when he sold his farm to his brother; this farm of one hundred acres was on the northern line of the town of New Market and on both sides of the lyamperel river. Purchased six hundred and forty acres in Lan- caster, Coos county, N. H., about one hundred and thirty miles north from lyce across the White mountains. The shortest route was through "The Notch," a mountain pass. In March, 1788, he started from Lee on horseback and on arriving at the pass learned that the road could not be traveled with a horse; he pursued his way on foot with snowshoes along a path; over this route he went, continuously breaking through the crusts. After manj^ tedious hours he reached Whipple's farm where he found a comfortable lodging; the following day he easily reached the dwelling of his brother-in-law. Captain John Weeks, in Lancaster. On the recommendation of Captain Weeks, land adjoining his farm was purchased by him. During the summer he remained in Lancaster and prepared a habitation for his wife and children to whom he returned in the fall to accompany them on their journey thither. He, with his family, left Lee for Lancaster, January 20, 1789, and were eleven days on the road. The journey was made with ox teams; the wagons were followed by the drove of stock. "Upon arriving at 'The Notch' such was the quantity of snow and height of drifts that the teams five or six in number, came to a halt, and before a forward movement could be made, parts of the loads had to be removed and left by the side of the road, if road it might be called. But- great was the rejoicing when we reached the Whipple farm" (see manuscript narrative of Adino N. Brackett.) In Lancaster he spent the remainder of his days engaged in farm- ing and in the practice of law. Though his name is found afhxed to petitions for public improvements, and he took an interest in town affairs, he did not aspire to the holding of any town office. He served as a soldier during the War of the Revolution; was lieutenant in the 1 6th company of New Hampshire cavalry; was a comrade of John Langdon and Major, afterwards General, John Sullivan in the capture of Fort William and Mary in Portsmouth harbor in December, 1774. Its capture was one of the incidents of the times which bespoke the warlike spirit of the people. Paul Revere went down to Portsmouth and harangued the Sons of Liberty until "they invaded Fort William and Mary and carried off the powder and cannon." They took pris- oner the captain in charge and the small garrison, and carried away one hundred barrels of powder, fifteen cannon and all the muskets that could be found. Married in May, 1770, Mary Nye, nee Weeks, who died in Lan- caster July 15, 1814, age seventy j^ears; she was a daughter of Dr. John Weeks and wife, Martha Wingate, of Hampton, N. H., daugh- ter of Colonel Joshua Wingate, commander of the New Hampshire 444 BRACKETT GENEALOGY troops at the .siege and capture of Louisburg in 1745. The first hus- band of the wife of Joseph Brackett was Adino Nye, of Hingham, Mass. Upon their marriage they removed to Georgetown, Me., where they resided until his death some three years later. They had two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary. The first named was never a mem- ber of the family of Joseph Brackett. She lived in Annapolis, Nova Scotia, with an aunt, Mrs. Bailey, the wife of an Episcopal clergy- man, and married Lieutenant, afterwards Colonel, Mince of the Brit- ish army who died in India; she died in England having never seen her mother since her childhood. Mary lived with her mother, mar- ried Nathaniel Goss of Greenland; he died in 181 7. In 1821, the widow sold the farm and with her one son, Nathaniel, removed to Lancaster; the son lived in Lancaster until 1840, when with his sons. Nathaniel and Stickney and two daughters, all of his children, emi- grated to Wisconsin. Lydia Goss, one of the five daughters of Mary, married William J. Brown, of Lancaster, with whom the mother resided. Lieutenant Joseph Brackett died in Lancaster July 15, 1814. Issue: 1. Martha, b. 28 July, 1771; d. in June, 1778. 2. John W., b. 3 Sept., 1773. See family 7. 3. Joseph W., b. 10 Aug., 1775. See family 8. 4. Adino N., b. i Nov., 1777. See family 9. 5. Martha Weeks, b. 28 Oct., 1779; mar. John W. Weeks, son of Capt. John and wife, Deborah Brackett (see fam. i, this div.); d. in 1809. 6. James, b. 31 Mar., 1782. See family 10. 7. Sally, who d. in infancy. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Brackett was born November 28, 1743, in Greenland, N. H.; in 1772, settled on a farm in Epsom, N. H., where he resided continuously to his death April 13, 1826. Relative to his military service during the War of the Revolution, roll dated September 8, 1778, of Captain Robert Campbell's company. Colonel Moses Hazen's regiment, shows that he was enlisted for the war and "on command at Fish Hill." Other records show his name in "return of Colonel John McClary's of men for Portsmouth" as enlisted for sen-ice September 8, 1779; mustered for service at Portsmouth, September 27, 1779, by Colonel Wentworth for two months' service, and assigned to Colonel Dame's regiment to serve in defense of Portsmouth; by "order of the Committee of Safety." Married November 20, 1770, Abigail Clark, of Strathani, N. H., who died November 27, 1819. By his will dated December 8, 1806, he devised and bequeathed his farm to his wife during her life, upon her decease to his son-in-law, David Keniston, then to his son James Keniston and his heirs; to son James, one dollar "as he was well provided for;" to son Greenleaf Clark, one dollar to be paid in six months, and to son Hanover, one dollar to be paid in one year after the death of the testator, respectively; to each of his daughters small bequests; residue to his wife, to be disposed of as she JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 445 might see fit. The witnesses to the will were Tufton Wiggin and Enoch Clark. Issue (not in order of birth): 1. James, eldest son, who mar. Morrill and removed to St. Albans, Vt.; no further record. 2. Greenleaf C, b. 9 Aug., 1785. See family 11. 3. Hanover, b. about 1796; lived in Danville, N. H.; mar. Dor- othy , b. about 1787; no further record. 4. Dau., who mar. James Keniston. 5. Hannah, who mar. Oilman Goodwin. 6. Eliza, who mar. William Morrill. 7. Deborah, who mar. Eads. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, James. Dr. James Brackett was born October 6, 1750, in Greenland, N. H. Early in life he removed to L,ee, N. H., where he lived contin- uously until his death. May 28, 1803; was a" resident of the town before the commencement of the Revolution. During the war he served as surgeon in Colonel Joseph Gale's regiment; was on the expe- dition in August, 1778, to drive the British from Rhode Island. In Lee he lived on a farm; when his brother Lieutenant Joseph Brackett, removed from Lee to Lancaster, he sold to Dr. Brackett his farm in Lee. To them was willed by their father his interest in the sawmill at Wadleigh's falls; however, he did not sur^nye his father. Directly upon making his home in Lee the people began to confer such political honors upon him as were in their power. He was chosen selectman in 1777 and appointed parish clerk; in these offices he was continued until 1795. In tlie latter capacity one of his first acts was to spread on the town books data pertaining to his family, names of children, dates of births, the very hour of birth; what he wrote can still be read in his handwriting, and from this source we glean the information that the maiden name of his wife was Elizabeth Brackett, not Elizabeth Nye, as has been published; that she was a daughter of his uncle Anthony Brackett, of Portland, (see fam. i, div. 15). To her he was married in May, 1774. When the war was ended the people of the town had need of his service for legislative purposes. He was elected in 1785 representa- tive from Lee to the provincial assenibh' of New Hampshire, and served continuoushv to 1789, when the province became a state of the Union. This quiet unpresuming country gentleman was greatly beloved and respected by his people, and they had many reasons to be proud of their worthy representative. At the close of the long har- assing war there were in nearly every town in the province, many maimed soldiers, homeless widows and children whose protectors had fallen on the battle field or died in prison. In the assembly there were military men who had won distinction. In those days lawyers were scarce in legislative bodies. Dr. Brackett was made chairman of the committee to which were referred claims of soldiers for indebtedness due them, and petitions for aid to relieve the wants of the widows and orphans. His appointment on this committee on which were three colonels, illustrates how highly he was esteemed in the assemblv; his 446 BRACKETT GENEALOGY selection for it when there were so many colonels and majors who were members of the body, was a great honor to the country physi- cian. Upon the petition of the people of Lee, made in August, 1785, he was appointed a justice-of-the-peace and upon his retirement from I the legislative body in 1789, he was appointed one of the judges of the inferior court for Strafford county. What with his several offices, selectman, parish clerk, judge of the court and legislator, and occu- pations, physician, farmer and lumberman, he found his time well consumed, and probabh^ enjoyed life and all its blessings. Occasion- ally, he, with his wife, went to Portland, where lived her parents. Among others of his acquaintances there, was Mr. Willis the histo- rian. To him he related several matters pertaining to the family his- tory. Among the papers of the historian was found a memorandum of his recollections of what the doctor had said as to who were the wives of Zachariah Brackett, Sr. His will is dated November 28, 1802; to his wife he gave a life estate in all his property; to son James, $100; to daughter Sally, $100; to son John the remainder of his property and "ordained" that son Benjamin shall go to school in May, 1803, and continue until he should be sufficiently educated to enter on the study of physic. His widow survived him a few years; she died about 1807. Issue, all born in Lee: 1. John, b. 13 Dec, 1775. See family 12. 2. Betsey, b. 25 June, 1778; d. 17 Sept., 1778. 3. Patty, b. 24 Sept., 1780; d. 6 Sept. . 4. James, b. 30 Oct., 1783. See family 13. 5. Sally, b. on Friday, Sept., 1785; mar. John Watson, b. in 1783; d. 23 Feb., i860; children, Hannah; Lydia; Elizabeth; John; James; Elizabeth. G. Benjamin, b. on Friday, 12 Dec, 1788. No further record. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joshua. Joshua Brackett was born May 29, 1755, in Greenland; inherited his father's farm on which he resided until his death, June 17, 181 7; was a prosperous farmer. When the War of the Revolution com- menced he was in the twenty-first 5^ear of his age. In June, 1775, signed the petition whose contents is set forth in the account of the life of his cousin, Thomas Brackett, (fam. 2, div. 17). Name appears in muster roll of men enlisted by Colonel William Whipple, by order of the general court, for the state of New Hampshire — "into the service of the American States to reinforce the army at New York. Mustered and paid by Joshua Wentworth (first regiment) September, 1776; entitled to bounty of six pounds." Record also shows that he served in September, 1776, in Captain Jonathan Robinson's company, ist New Hampshire regiment. There was no Joshua Brackett in Greenland or Portsmouth other than he, to perform this ser^dce. Married Nov^ember 22, 1781, Alice Pickering, born February 6, 1757, died April 9, 1838, daughter of Thomas and second wife (mar- ried May 18, 1743), Molly Javorin; she was daughter of Jean and wife, Elizabeth Knight, of Portsmouth. Jean Javorin was a mariner, jAMEvS, the; peacemaker 447 shipowner, a man of education, was born on Isle of Jersey, son of Jean and wife, Elizabeth Lee Costeur. Issue: 1. Mary, b. in 1782; d. unmar. in 1866. 2. Deborah, b. about 1783; d. unmar. in 1849. 3. Martha, b. 4 Sept., 1785; mar. Thomas Pickering, son of Nich- olas and wife, Hannah Bickford; Nicholas was son of Thomas and first wife, Mary Downing; lived in Newington; she d. i Aug., 1856. Issue, all b. in Newington: 1st. Edwin Augustus, b. 21 Oct., 1808; d. 15 Dec, 1886. 2nd. James Alfred, b. 13 Sept., 1810; mar. 23 May, 1848, Susan Mathes, of Durham; d. 12 June, 1889. Issue: I. Frederick, b. 29 May, 1849; mar. 28 Dec, 1897, Faith E. Staples, of Newington; home, in Newington. Issue: a. Alfred Thomas, b. 15 Oct., 1898. b. Frederick Mathes, b. 12 Oct., 1899. II. Alice Brackett, b. 6 Nov., 1851; lives with her brother. III. Sarah Mathes, b. 14 May, 1S56; d. 19 June, 1889. 3d. Joshua Brackett, b. 26 Oct., 181 1; mar. 19 June, 1848, E. Jane Pickering, his second cousin; d. 31 Mar., 1889. Issue: I. Alvin Gee, b. 2 Dec, 1850; d. same year. II. Deborah Parrot Brackett, b- 5 Dec, 1849; mar. Frank Simpson. III. Joshua Brackett, b. 2 Feb., 1853; lives on the farm in Newington which was his father's. 4th. Frank Torcan, b. 3 Jan., 1816; d. 11 Dec, 1885; mar. 18 Mar.. 1848, Sophia E. G. de Witt, b. 12 June, 1820; d. 29 Jan., 1892, dau. of Casten and wife, Maria Louisa Susette de Rochemont. Issue: I. Thomas Frank. II. James Brackett. III. Martha Sophia, b. in 1854; d. 15 Aug., 1868. IV. Mary Susette Brackett, b. 12 June, 1857; mar. Jackson M. Hoyt; home, in Newington. Issue: a. John Frank, b. 4 Feb., 1880. b. Martin de Witt, b. 22 Aug., 1881. c. Martha vSophia, b. 22 Jan., 1883. d. Mary Brackett, b. 29 Dec, 1884. e. Abigail Adelia, b. 5 Feb., 1886. f. Jackson Manning, b. 4 Feb., 1888. g. Lillian Hoyt, b. and d. i Jan., 1890. //. Willis Hadley, b. 13 Dec, 1895. /. Viola Cecil, b. 22 Aug., 1899. V. Adelia Sarah, b. 19 Feb., i860; d. 5 May, 1891. 5th. Martha Brackett, b. 29 May, 1817; d. 21 Dec, 1876. 6th. John Brackett, b. 7 Mar., 1821; mar. (ist) 28 May, 1868, Sarah J. Hodgdon; (2nd) 14 May, 1890, Ida Williams; d. 10 Jan., 1901. 4. Alice, b. about 1788; d. unmar. in 1837. 5. James, b. about 1789; was master of a vessel; captured by. the British in the war of 1812; d. 17 Apr., 1831. 6. John, b. about 1793; d. unmar. 24 Aug., 1821. 7. Sally, b. in 1795; d. in 1796; age 13 mos. 8. Thomas, b. 12 July, 1791. See family 14. 448 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony, Thoma.s, Joshua, James, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born on Friday, Februar}' 3, 1764; mar- ried Hannah Davis, of Boston, died July 9, 1818; in 1790, moved from Greenland to Warren, Me., where he died May 3, 1839; was a farmer. Issue: 1. Ann Davis, who mar. Capt. Henry Little, of New Castle; d. in Rockland, Me.. 28 Jan., i860. 2. Mary, bapt. 23 June, 1794; d. in Waldoboro, Me., in 1842. 3. Clarissa, bapt. 2 June, 1796; d. young. 4. Benjamin, bapt. 29 May, 1797; d. at sea in Apr., 1833, on pas- sage from Canton to Boston. 5. Matilda D., bapt. 18 Aug., 1799; mar. 11 May, 1826, Alexan- der Palmer, of Waldoboro, wliere they resided. 6. Carohne R., bapt. 2 Aug., 1801; d. in Waldoboro, 27 Aug., 1841. 7. Sarah H., bapt. 31 July, 1803; mar. 25 Oct., 1831, Leonard F. Trafton, of Shapleigh, Me., and moved to Louisville, Ky. 8. WilHam D., bapt. 11 May, 1806. See family 15. 9. James, bapt. 6 Sept., 1807; was a trader in Warren before i860; removed to Rockland, thence to Portland, later to the White mountains in New Hampshire, where he was clerk in a hotel. 10. Angelina H., bapt. 30 July, 1809; mar. 14 June, 1832, Thomas Currier, of Waldoboro; d. 30 Sept., 1850. 11. Clarissa M. E., bapt. 29 Aug., 1811; mar. 4 June. 1836, Wm. F. Leavitt, of Bangor. SEVENTH CxENERATION. FAMILY NO. 7. P'rom Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, John W. John Weeks Brackett was born September 3, 1773, in Lee, N. H., where he was reared; the family removed to Lancaster, N. H.; shortly before his death he contemplated removing to Ohio and had purchased land there with that end in view; he died in 1829. Mar- ried Eunice Clark; his widow and children removed to Huntsburg on the land which he had purchased. Issue: 1. Eunice Mindwell, b. 14 Mar., 1798; d. 28 Sept., 1879; mar. 15 Jan., 1832, Orrin Wilson, farmer and store-keeper, b. 29 Mar., 1807, d. 4 Jan., 1872; resided in Huntsburg and Bloomington, Wis. Issue: 1st. Amos M., b. 17 Dec, 1832; mar. Elnora Tibbitt; d. 17 Nov., 1895. 2nd. Mary N.. b. 7 Oct., 1834; mar. 29 Mar., 1855, Leonard S. Osb'orn who d. 2 Mar., 1889, son of Leonard and wife, Amanda Smith, of Bloomfield, Ohio; home, in Maxwell, la. Issue: I. Nelhe C. b. 22 Aug., 1858; mar. 10 Jan., 1883, Chnton B. Woodhouse; home, in Maxwell, la.; children, Ralph O., b. 21 June, 1884; and Samuel L., b. 26 Dec, 1888. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 449 II, Linnette, b. 4 May, 1861; d. 4 Aug., 1861. III. Wilson h., b. 8 July, 1862; d. 27 Sept., 1897; mar. Edith Sprague; children, Raymond S.; Nellie; and Harold, b. 4 Dec., 1896. 3d. lyaura L., b. 25 Sept., 1838; in Methodist home, 601 M St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 4th. Annette, b. 4 June, 1841; d. 20 Oct., 1869, oth. Martha M., b. 22 May, 1845; d. in 1890; mar. in 1874^ Rev. Mr. J. C. Webb. 2. Joseph W., b. 12 May, 1800. See family 16. 3. Eliza M., b. 19 Apr., 1802; d. 14 June, 1829. 4. Mary Weeks, b. 16 Mar., 1804, in L/ancaster, N. H.; d. 24 Dec, 1880, in Corinth, Mich. One who knew and loved her well, whose remembrance of her is ever sunshine in his life, wrote — "Mary Weeks Brackett was a woman of as sweet and charming presence as I ever met. She had an unerring literary taste, had at her command the choicest specimens of English literature, of both prose and poetry, was keen in her perceptions of beauty both by edu- cation and natural endowment. I never knew a woman more loyal to family than was she; from her heart of hearts sprang the radiant smile of welcome to every Brackett and every Weeks. Her generous esti- mate of friends — and they were quite as numerous as the people she met, — was so spontaneous and eager tliat it was a starting point of 'health contagion' to every young head and heart that came under her influence. No more faithful wife and mother, no more constant and generous friend ever lived." Mar. in 1840, Philander Wright, teacher, later a farmer, b. 7 Jan., 1805, d. 4 Mar., 1869, son of Paul and wife, Martha Montague; parents resided in North Hampton, Mass., subsequently in Huntsburg, O.; his mother was a dau. of Peter Montague who was of the fourth generation of the descendants of Richard Montague, of Hadley, Mass. Was a graduate of Yale, a man of fine educational attainments, extensive information and prac- tical knowledge; removed from Huntsburg to Milwaukee; thence to Corinth, Michigan. He and his wife died at the home of their son in Corinth and are buried near by in the country churchyard in Gaines, Mich. Issue: 1st. Philander Brackett, b. 7 June, 1841, in Milwaukee, Wis.; physician and surgeon. Attended for a few terms the Tafton (Bloom- ington) Collegiate seminary, and taught a few terms of public school prior to commencement of civil war; enlisted 19 Apr., 1861, for three months; before expiration of term of service re-enlisted for three years or during the war; serv^ed in co. H, 2nd Wis. vol. inf. This regiment is noted in Fox's "History of Two Thousand Fighting Regiments" as having lost the greatest per cent, of killed in battle of any regiment in the Federal army. Mr. Wright was color sergeant in the first day's fighting at Gettysburg, early during which, in the charge at Willoughby run he was wounded in head, side, both arms and both legs; discharged as first sergeant 11 June, 1864, at Balti- more where he had lain in the hospital since July, 1863; graduated II Feb., 1868, from Eclectic Medical institute, of Cincinnati; twice president of the Eclectic Medical society of Michigan; took post- graduate work in New York; has been kept busy in his practice; the only elective ofhce he has held is that which he now (1906) holds, viz., member of board of education; home in Grand Rapids, Mich.; 450 BRACKETT GENEALOGY has resided in Bloomington, Wis., and Corinth, Mich. Mar. (ist) 4 Mar., 1868, Victoria A. Wright who d. 13 Mar., 1881; (2nd) 4 May, 1882, Carrie P. Hatfield, b. 25 Feb., 1856, dau. of George E. and wife, Lois J. Laphani (d. in Dec, 1886); her parents were b. in New York, removed to Michigan; resided in Mecosta co. where the father now resides. Issue: I. Paul Emerson, b. 20 Jan., 1869; mar. in June, 1903, Ida Macey; home, in Grand Rapids; is a teacher, a graduate of Michigan university; child, Theodore Macey, b. in 1904. II. Lawrence Oliver, b. 3 Sept., 1870; is a dentist, a grad- uate of Indiana Dental college; home, in White Pigeon, Mich.; mar. (ist), in 1892, Edna Hanchett; mar. (2nd) in 1904, Mabel ; children, Dorothy R., b. in 1893; Donald E., b. in 1896; Lelia C, b. in 1904. III. Max G., b. I Jan., 1872; graduate, A. B., A. M., Eeland Stanford, Jr., university, Cal.; never mar.; d. in Oct., 1903. IV. John Mill, b. 31 Aug., 1873; physician, graduate of Detroit medical college; home, in Grand Rapids; mar. (ist) in June, 1892, Frances Dreggs, who d. in 1903; mar. (2nd) in Aug., 1905, Madge King; child. Max S., b. in 1893. V. Harry Peck, b. 18 June, 1877, is a machinist; mar. 18 June, 1902, Mabel Singer; home, in Grand Rapids. VI. Gladvs M., b. 19 May, 1884. VII. Annie Brackett, b. 31 Oct., 1885; d. 11 Mar., 1891. VIII. Mark Hatfield, b. 23 Sept., 1887. IX. Mary Montague, b. 14 Oct., 1889. X. Rolfe Brackett, b. 17 Sept., 1891; d. in Oct., 1892. 2nd. Mary Eliza, b. 27 May, 1844; educator, author and lec- turer. Prior to marriage was superintendent of public schools in Plainwell, Mich.; was the first woman to hold such administrative position; principal of public high schools in Franklin, Ind.; teacher of German in public high schools in Indianapolis. Associate founder with her husband of the Classical School for Girls in Indianapolis, founded in 1882, of which she is (1906) principal; has held many ofiices in connection with educational associations; member of committee of inspection of secondary .schools affiliated with the University of Chi- cago. From 1878 to 1888, connected with the National Woman's Suffrage association; was for seven years chairman of its executive committee; wrote and spoke in favor of woman's political emancipa- tion. One of the founders of the Woman's club of Indianapolis, and its president; has organized many affiliated clubs; member of Sorosis, famous woman's club of New York city, and of several other clubs devoted to literature, art, and science; member of the National His- torical society, National Civic Reform association, Eyceum club of London, Ee Societe Psychologique, of Paris. Organizer of the Con- temporary club, Art avSSociation and the local council of women, all of Indianapolis, in which societies she occupies an official position; honorary president of the International Council of Women and chair- man of its committee on peace and arbitration. What is called the "council idea," its aim is, from the point of view of Mrs. Sewall, to bring together unlike people committed to different interests in order that they may demonstrate to one another how far their resemblance transcends their difference and to what they are capable of uniting JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 451 in the accomplishment of a common unselfish purpose. In 1884, was appointed by governor of Indiana to represent the state at the International Cotton exhibition at New Orleans; in 1891, was appointed member of Indiana Board of Commerce, to serve the state in connec- tion with the World's Columbian exposition of 1893. In 1900, was appointed by the president of the United States, special representative of the organized work of her countrywomen in the series of congresses held under the auspices of the Exposition Universelle, at Paris. Is a voluminous writer, a contributor to newspapers, journals, magazines, on many topics. Mar. 31 Oct., 1880, Theodore L. Sewall, b. 20 Sept., 1852, d. 23 Dec, 1895. 5. Martha W., b. 21 Nov., 1805, in Lancaster, N. H.; d. 19 July, 1869, in Bloomington, Wis.; mar. 30 Aug., 1835, Amos Morse, of Huntsburg, b. about Apr., 1802, d. in Apr., 1848. Issue: * 1st. Eunice, b. 11 June, 1836; mar. John W. Brackett (see f am. 30, this div.) 2nd. Edward Spaulding, b. 24 Dec, 1837, in Huntsburg; a farmer in Bloomington, Little Grant, Lancaster and Fennimore. Wis., in the order named; home, in Fennimore; mar. 23 Mar., 1859, Emma M. Rogers, b. 18 Oct., 1840. Issue: I. Linnie Elizabeth, b. 22 Aug.. i860, in Little Grant; mar. 27 July, 1880, W. F. Smith; home, in Kearne5% Neb. Issue: a. Mabel Annette, b. 23 Aug., 1882, in Mt. Ida, Wis. b. Ilah Minerva, b. 25 June, 1885; d. 25 Sept., 1885. c. Don Frank, b. 7 Nov., 1887, in Mt. Ida, Wis. d. Glen Edward, b. 25 July, 1893, in Mt. Ida, Wis. e. Velma Eunice, b. 8 Apr., 1896; d. 6 Dec. 1904. f. Morse Marvin, b. 21 July, 1904, in Kearney, Neb. II. Albert Leander, b. 17 May, 1864; mar. 20 Apr., 1886, Kate L. Brackett; home, in Milwaukee, Wis. Issue: a. Clifford Brackett. b. 7 June, 1889, in Ainsworth, Neb. b. James Edward, b. 7 Apr., 1 89-, in Ayrshire, la. c. Ivan Hamilton, b. 28 Nov., 1898, in Fennimore. III. Amos Edward, b. 8 July, 1866; mar. 27 Feb., 1895. Amy M. Keysor; d. 7 Ma3^ 1902. IV. Mabel Alice, b. 19 May. 1868, in Lancaster; home, in Fennimore. V. Jay Frank, b. 18 Aug.. 1870. in Lancaster; mar. i Feb., 1893, Ida Belle Baxter; home, in Mt. Hope, Wis. Issue: a. Edward Baxter, b. 9 Apr., 1894, in Lancaster. b. Ralph Daniel, b. 16 Feb., 1896, in Fennimore. c. Ada Jessica, b. 28 Dec, 1897, in Fennimore. d. Ida Elizabeth, b. 10 Oct., 1899, in Mt. Hope. e. Artys Mabel, b. 3 Dec, 1901, in Mt. Hope. VI. Emma Mariette, b. 9 May, 1873, in Lancaster; mar. 10 Mar., 1897, Jona M. Cooley; home, in Reno, Minn. Issue: a. Rex Morse, b. 15 Dec, 1897, in Mt. Hope. b. Hilda, b. i Jan., 1900. in Mt. Hope. c. Helen, b. 26 May, 1902, in Reno, Minn. VII. Cassius Wallace, b. 21 May, 1875, in Lancaster; mar. 28 Feb., 1900, Elizabeth Stippich; home, in Barnum, Wis. Issue: a. Thelma, b. 24 Mar., 1902. in Black River Falls, Wis. b. Jay William, b. 8 Aug., 1904, in Black River Falls. c. Sophia Minerv^a, b. 22 June, 1906. in Barnum. 452 BRACKETT GENEALOGY VIII. Martha Angelette, b. ii Dec, 1881, in L,ancaster; mar. 29 Jan., 1902, Floyd G. Budd; home, in Blue River, Wis.; have, Janice Emma, b. 15 Jan., 1905, in Black River Falls. 3d. Amos E., b, 4 Oct., 1840, in Huntsburg, O.; removed to Grant co., Wis.; has resided since 1889, in Granite Falls, Minn., where he is a dealer in produce; mar. (ist) 10 Apr., 1864, Persis Sophia Brackett, b. 19 Feb., 1846, d. 29 Nov., 1874 (see fam. 17, this div.); (2nd) Eydia E. Brackett, b. 29 June, 1848, sister of first wife. Issue: I. Ivy, d. at age of 3 yrs., 8 mos., 12 days. II. George A., b. 21 Oct., 1869; mar. (ist) in Mar., 1889, Katharine Fries; (2nd) 19 Feb., 1899, Dorris Sullivan; home, in Granite Falls, Minn.; children are Melville Eugene, b. 20 Aug., 1901, and Dorris Charlotte, b. 30 June, 1903. III. Warren Win, b. 21 Mar., 1878; mar. 22 May, 1897, Ruth Rice; home, in Granite Falls; children, MiUicent Mildred, b. 17 Nov., 1897, and Warren Win, b. 7 Jiily, 1903. IV. Minnie Mary, b. 24 Feb., 1883. 4th. Albert Clark, b. 14 Oct., 1842; has resided in Lancaster, Wis., since 1882, where he is engaged in life and fire insurance; mar. 5 Oct., 1869, Mary L. Hicks, b. 10 Oct., 1850, in Canada, dau. of Robert, b. in Devonshire, Eng., and wife, Margaret Travers, b. in Canada. Issue: I. Bertha, b. 28 Sept., 1871, in Bloomington; mar. 18 June, 1 901, Wm. G. Dickie; home, in Topeka, Kan. Issue: a. Margaret Morse, b. 24 Dec, 1904. II. Blanche, b. in Mav, 1873; d. in Sept., 1874. III. Robert Warren, b. 28 Sept., 1875, in Little Grant, Wis. IV. Albert Wm., b. 5 June, 1878; d. 28 Jan., 1880. V. Edward James, b. 10 Oct., 1880, in Fennimore. VI. WiUiam Albert, b. 24 July, 1883, in Lancaster. VII. Grace Eunice, b. 27 July, 1885, in Lancaster. VIII. Lowry Hicks, b. ir Aug., 1888, in Lancaster. oth. Cassius Marcellus, b. 24 Oct., 1844, in Huntsburg: a farmer in Nevada, la.; mar. 12 Sept., 1869, Lena O. Woodhouse, b. 6 Jan., 1 85 1, dau. of Samuel Woodhouse and wife, Mary Baker. Issue: I. Maud, b. 14 Jan., 1871; mar. 22 June, 1893, George L. Gamble; home, in Center\-ille, S. D.; children are Donald and Robert. II. Alta M., b. 28 Aug., 1877; mar. 21 Nov., 1900. C. A. Batman. III. Mary, b. 16 Aug., 1880; mar. 4 Dec, 1901, F. M. Board- man; home, in Nevada, la.; have Edward M. IV. Martha, is twin with Marv. V. Edna E., b. 9 June, 1884. ' VI. Lena R., b. 2 Mar., 1888; d. 19 June, 1905. VII. Cassius M., b. 30 Jan., 1891. 1785, in Epsom, N. H., where he died October 6, 1878; was a farmer; married (ist) March 19, 1807, Naomi Locke, born September 5, 1786, died De- cember 13, 1839, daughter of Jonathan and wife, Alice Parsons; (2nd) Sally Marden, born May 8, 1801, died June 8, 1886. Issue: 1. James, b. 15 June, 1808; never mar.; d. 2 Jan., 1845. 2. Jonathan, b. 16 Jan., 1810; d. 8 Sept., 1818. 3. William, b. 9 July, 1814. See family 26. 4. John L., b. 27 Oct., 1817. See family 27. 5. Jonathan, b. 13 Oct., 1819; d. 29 Jan., 1826. 6. Abigail, b. 13 Nov., 1821; mar. 27 Feb., 1850, Benjamin Smith; had children, Charles; Alice; Mellin; Louisa. 7. Alice L., b. 24 Aug., 1825; mar. in 1863, Jacob Prescott, of Epping. Children, Alice and Alfred J. 8. Naomi, b. 14 Sept., 1828; d. 24 Jan., 1871; was liighlj^ esteemed by a large circle of friends; early in her married life she was left with the care and maintenance of three small children; this duty she nobh' performed; resided in North Chelmsford, New Market, N. H., and Lowell, Mass; mar. 14 Sept., 1845, George B. Merriam, blacksmith. Issue: 1st. Frank B., b. i Sept., 1848; when about the age of 16 years he joined the Brazilian arm}-, was sent to Paraguaj- and never heard from. The war was between Brazil- Argentine Confederation and Uruguay, and Paraguay'; it lasted four years; the loss of life was tremendous, over four-fifths of the entire population of Paraguay were destroyed. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 457 2nd. Ada Evelyn, b. 23 May, 185 1; d. 4 Nov., 1887. 3d. Mary Isadore, b. 11 Sept., 1853; mar. 5 Oct., 1879, Her- man D. Hazen, second-hand in carding department, son of Freeman and wife, Sarah Magoon, of North Hero, Vt.; home, in Manchester, N. H. Issue: I. Robert D., b. i Sept., 1880; mar. in Sept., 1900, M. A. Baile}^; home, in Manchester. Issue: a. Sarah Louise, b. 14 Apr., 1902. II. F. Brackett, b. 26 Apr., 1883. III. Edith Naomi, b. i Mar., 1885; d. 19 Aug., 1885. IV. Bernice Merriam, b. 9 Nov., 1888. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, James, John. John Brackett was born December 13, 1775, in Eee, N. H.; inherited his father's farm in Lee; married Dorothy Watson, born in 1776, died June 30, 1846; he died April 19, 1838. Issue: 1. Jacob, who d. in the seventies without issue. 2. Elizabeth, b. 28 Feb., 1800; mar. Samuel Leavitt, of Effing- ham, N. H. Issue: 1st. James M., b. in 1820; mar. (ist) Leavitt; (2nd) E. Moul- ton; d. in 1890. 2nd. Benjamin F., b. in 1822; mar. A. Anderson; d. in 1896. 3d. John Cook, b. in 1824; mar. A. H. Tuttle. 4th. Mark, who mar. L. Ford, of Bradford, Mass.; d. in 1890. 5th. Almon, b. in 1828; mar. Nellie Jones, of x\lton, N. H. __ 6th. Evelyn, b. 19 Sept., 1826; mar. Gordon. 3. John C, b. 26 Oct., 1802. See family 28. 4. Martha, b. i Oct., 1804; mar. 13 Nov., 1828, Jacob Tuttle; d. 17 Mar., 1881. Issue: 1st. Addison D., b. 16 Feb., 1830; mar. 29 Nov., 1855, Carrie Hoyt. 2nd. Almira B., b. 9 Oct., 1832; mar. 15 Mar., 1858, Samuel Tetherty. 3d. Mary W., b. 9 Sept., 1834; mar. 19 Mar., 1854, John K. Granville. Issue: I. Myra S., b. 2 Aug., 1855. II. Frank E., b. 8 Jan., 1857. i III. Cinda K., b. 11 June, 1858. 4th. Hiram O., b. 29 May, 1836; mar. (ist) Rose Chubb; (2nd) Julia Hayes. 5th. J. Brackett, b. 24 Aug., 1839; mar. 6 July, 1873, Hattie C. Hall. 6th. Catherine H., b. 15 July, 1841; mar. in 1864, Frank Whitten. 7th. Joseph D., b. 25 Sept., 1843; d. in U. S. Army, 27 Nov., 1864. 8th. Martha A., b. 9 Dec, 1845; d. 22 Sept., 1856. 5. Mary M., b. 29 Aug., 1806; mar. 17 Dec, 1835, Manassah Nichols of Effingham; d. i Apr., 187 1. Issue: 1st. John Brackett, b. 18 Oct., 1836; d. 12 Feb., 1838. 458 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2nd. John, b. 3 Aug., 1838; d. 5 Aug., 1838. 3d. Mary Elizabeth, b. 9 Feb., 1840; mar. 16 Nov., 1864, Addison Riner. Issue: I. John D., b. 14 Aug., 1866; d. 22 Aug., 1885. II. Elvira G., b. 2 June, 1870; d. 17 Aug., 1871. III. Mary Ann, b. 29 Aug., 1871; mar. 28 July, 1888, Charles B. Whitten; (2nd) 12 July, 1896, Myron C. Mason; home, in Effingham Falls, N. H. Has one child, I^ouis. IV. George W., b. 20 Dec., 1873; d. 20 Sept., 1874. 4th. Elvira Jane, b. 3 Mar., 1843; d. 19 June, 1885. 5th. Eydia Ann, b. 16 Aug., 1846; d. 24 May, 1856. 6. Lydia, who mar. Zachariah Sceggel, of Ossipee Center, N. H. Issue: 1st. Woodbury, who mar. (ist) Page; (2nd) Lear. 2nd. Augusta A., who mar. Hanscome. 7. Almira, who d. in 1823. 8. James. No further record. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, James, James. James Brackett was born October 30, 1783, in Lee, N. H.; mar- ried Apphia Fowler; her will was proved in 1856; lived in Roxbury, Mass. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Benjamin, never mar.; mariner; d. at sea; estate administered in 1857. 2. Joseph Warren, who mar. Ellen Foster. 3. James W., who never mar.; d. in California. 4. Sarah, who mar. Abbott; no issue. 5. Elizabeth, mar. David Hunt. Children, Amy; Agues; James; Clarence; Lizzie; and others. 6. Hester Ann, who mar. James Harris; no issue. 7. Mary, who mar. Joseph Atkinson; had children, Ada and William. 8. Sophia, who mar. James Crawford; had children, Helen F. and William J. 9. Osgood, who mar. Mary French. Issue, not in order of birth: 1st. Eliza. 2nd. Emily. 3d. Carrie. 4th. Benjamin, b. 18 Sept., 1839; mar. Sarah Small, b. 16 June, 1842, dau. of James and wife, Eliza Raynes, of Hampden, Me.; resides at Tuftenboro, N. H. Issue: I. J. Albert, b. 28 Sept., 1867; is a lawyer, Hemenway Chambers, Boston; for eight years has been associate judge of court in Roxburj'; for seven years, chairman of Cemetery department. I I JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 451> FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 5. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joshua, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born July 12, 1791, in Greenland; bought a farm of seventy acres, near his father's, beautifully situated on the shore of the Great bay in Greenland; was a successful farmer; was state representative from the town in 1842, 1843 and 1844; also from time to time held different town offices; died October 21, 1868; mar- ried August 28, 1828, Sarah W. Veasy, daughter of Daniel and wife, Mary Dearborn, of Stratham, N. H. Issue: 1. John Henry, b. 27 Oct., 1829; d. 15 Sept., 1830. 2. Sarah Annah, b. 20 Nov., 1831; d. 12 Sept., 1833. 3. Mary Frances, b. 20 Dec, 1832; d. 15 May, 1881; mar. i June, 1858, Lewis Jenkins Chase, of Providence, R. I., son of Major John Barnet and wife, L,ydia Stillwell Chase, of Providence. 4. Sarah Annah, b. 10 Feb., 1834; d. 7 July, 1884; mar. 6 Aug., 1862, William DeForrest Bowers, sea captain, son of Captain Wil- liam R. and wife, Elizabeth Wheaton. Issue:. 1st. Richard Alsop, b. 3 Jan., 1867; d. in 1871. 2nd. Elizabeth Wheaton, b. 21 Mar., 1868; d. 24 Dec, 1878. 3d. Richard Tudor, b. 3 Apr., 1873; d. in Sept., 1883. 4th. Bertha Brackett, b. 19 Sept., 1876; mar. 28 June, 1899, Richman P. Margeson, of Boston, now (1906) of Portsmouth, house- furnisher. 5. Alice, b. 31 May, 1836; d. 21 Apr., 1905; mar. 3 Aug., 1865, George Frank Walker, farmer, and teacher of vocal music, b. 26 July, 1835, in Barnstead, N. H., d. 24 Oct., 1890, son of Joseph Al- cott Walker, of Barnstead, brick maker, b. 6 Jan., 1802, in Ports- mouth, d. 18 Oct., 1864, and wife, Abigail Murry, b. 18 Oct., 1797, in Barnstead. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Walker owned and resided on the fifty-acre tract in New Market, on the road to Lee, on Pacassic river, given by her ancestor, Joshua Brackett, to his son Samuel. Issue: 1st. Martha B., b. 7 Mar., 1867; teacher of vocal and instru- mental music. 2nd. John B., b. 14 Sept., 1868; civil engineer and lumber- man; mar. 22 Dec, 1895, Laura J. Ladd, of Epping. Issue: I. Martha D., b. 7 Mar., 1897. II. Joseph Alcott, b. 17 Dec, 1899. III. Barbara Nell, b. 22 May, 1901. IV. John Edward, b. i Aug., 1904. V. Dexter A., b. twin with John Edward. 3d. Mary Rose, b. 17 Sept., 1869; d. 6 Nov., 1871. 4th. Lewis Alcott, b. 28 July, 1871, lumberman and black- smith; mar. 14 Oct., 1896, Susie Kent, dau. of Eben, of Durham, N. H. Issue: I. George Frank, b. 4 Dec, 1897. II. Kent, b. 23 Jan., 1900. III. Lewis Clyde, b. 6 Feb., 1903. IV. Stanley, b. i Dec, 1905. 5th. James Brackett Creighton, b. 17 Sept., 1875; mar. 14 Oct., 1901, Lulu B., dau. of Daniel Plummer, of Epping; is in employ of his brother John. 460 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 6. John Henry, b. 26 Nov., 1838. See family 29. 7. Thomas James, b. 17 Mar., 1840; d. 23 Dec, 1841. 8. Martha Pickering, b. 15 Dec, 1841; d. 28 Dec, 1865. 9. James, b. 17 Aug., 1843; d. 23 Aug., 1844. 10. Frederick, b. 21 Nov., 1845; d. 15 Feb., 1847. 11. Grace Clark, b. 28 May, 1847; d. 5 Jan., 1907; mar. 24 Mar., 1886, John Hunnington Scott, farmer, b. 9 Oct., 1857, in Burlington, Vt., son of Dr. William and wife, Esther Roberts, of Strafford, N. H.; Dr. Scott's father was a Quaker, came from England and settled in Pennsylvania. Resided in Durham since 1886. Mrs. Scott was taken ill with pneumonia on 27 Dec, 1906. The portion of this work which is the result of her labor has been mentioned on another page. A beautiful tribute was paid to her memor}^ by a friend, a lifelong acquaintance. The writer never met her, yet how easy to recognize his mind picture of her in the "rare spirit whose beauty of life always was apparent; * * * * the genial smile and grateful word; * * * * heart and hospitable door wide open." — As the items of my debt of gratitude to her are checked off as unpaid, I know that her pleasure in life was to do for others; thai, too, is a part of the picture. Issue: 1st. Roger. The map of Greenland and Rye was made from a drawing prepared \>y him. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 6. Descent: Anthon}-, Thomas, Joshua, James, Benjamin, William D. William Davis Brackett was baptized May 11, 1806, in Warren, Me.; removed to Millbridge, Me., where he died October 16, 1891; was a teamster; married Lucy A. Strout, born September 30, 18 14, died March 30, 1890, daughter of Solomon and wife, Joanna Wallace, of Steuben, Me. Issue: 1. William D., b. 2 Sept., 1844; d. 2 Feb., 1862. 2. Benjamin, b. 8 June, 1849, in Millbridge, Me.; is a teamster; home, in Millbridge; mar. 11 June, 1881, Clara W. Fickett, b. 22 Dec, 1862, dau. of Capt. Amaziah and wife, Celestina Runiery, of Millbridge and Lubec, Me. Issue: 1st. Annie Isabel, b. 27 Apr., 1883. 2nd. Clarence Elmer, b. 22 June, 1884; d. 15 Dec, 1899. 3d. Vernon Kilby, b. 27 June, 1885. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, John W., Joseph W. Joseph Warren Brackett was born May 12, 1800, in Lancaster, N. H. Upon the death of his father in 1829, removed to Huntsburg,0.; after a residence of several years in Huntsburg he emigrated to Wis- consin; dwelt first in Brookfield, then in Bloomington, Grant county. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 461 'in that state, where he died November 5, 1873; was a farmer and lawj^er, was judge of county court of Geauga county, O., and member of first Wisconsin state legislature; had a taste for historical and biog- raphical reading and was a good conversationalist; united with the Disciple church and diligently studied the writings of Alexander Campbell, the leader of the sect. Married May 10, 1828, Lydia Miller, born April 23, 1803, died December 21, 1878, daughter of Francis and wife, Malah Bagg, of We.stfield, Mass. Issue: 1. John W., b. 23 Mar., 1830. See family 30. 2. James M., b. 15 July, 1831. See family 31. 3. Malah E., b. 24 Oct., 1833; d. in May, 1837. 4. Joseph W., b. 12 Mar., 1836. See family 32. 5. Adino Nye, b. in Aug., 1838; d. 9 Feb., 1840. ('}. Malah P., b. 16 Feb., 1840; mar. 14 Aug., 1862, Philetus H. Philbrook; home, in lyincoln. Neb. Issue: 1st. Inez C, b. 14 May, 1866. 2nd. Warren Brackett, b. 18 Oct., 1870. Sd. Harvey James, b. 6 Feb., 1872. 4th. Annette Elizabeth, b. 7 Apr., 1875. 5th. Francis Samuel, b. 30 Sept., 1876. 7. Eunice Annette, b. 2 Aug., 1845^^ home, in Lincoln, Neb. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 7. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, John W., Adino N. Adino Nye Brackett was born February 12, 1815, in Lancaster, N. H.; when about fifteen years of age he went with his mother to Huntsburg, O., and from there to Wisconsin; married October 18, 1838, Mary Misner; died January 7, 1888. Issue: 1. Mahlon F., b. 21 July, 1839; d. 2 Mar., 1846. 2. George Nelson, b. 29 May, 1841; d. 24 Sept., 1862. 8. Mary Nye, b. 19 Aug., 1843; mar. 14 Jan., 1872, W. W. Ford; d. 4 Feb., 1897; children are Grace; Fred; Tay; all of Manchester, la. 4. Persis Sophia, b. 19 Feb., 1846; mar. Amos Morse (see fam. 7, this div.) 5. Lydia Eliza, b. 29 June, 1848; mar. Amos Mor.se. 6. Adino Nye, b. 29 Nov., 1850. See family 33. 7. Joseph Warren, b. 21 Feb., 1853; d. 13 Jan., 1864. 8. Martha Ann., b. 20 Aug., 1855; not mar.; resides in Lancas- ter, Wis. 9. John Weeks, b. 29 Nov., 1859; d. 10 Dec. 1859. 10. Fred Amos, b. 23 Sept., 1862; mar. 16 Apr., 1889, at Platte- ville, Wis.. Mary A. Richardson, dau. of Robert and wife, Theresa Bassett. Issue: 1st. Bessie Nye, b. 3 May, 1890. 2nd. Robert Warren, b. 7 May, 1892. 3d. George Arthur, b. 10 Feb., 1894. 4th. Grace Everett, b. 26 Oct., 1896. 462 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James. Joseph, Adino N., Adino N. Adino Nj-e Brackett was born July 11, 1822, in I^ancaster, N. H,; in 1837, entered Phillips' Exeter academy; graduated from Dartmouth college in 1844; went to Hanover county, Va., in 1845, and engaged in teaching; returned to Lancaster in 1849, and commenced the study of medicine; took a course of lectures at the Vermont Medical college and in 1851. received the degree of M. D. from Dartmouth; was in Florida a short time, returned to Virginia in 1863, and engaged in practice. During the civil war he was frequently with the Confed- erate army, though he never became a member of it, doctoring the sick and wounded. With the residents of that state he suffered worse than the horrors of war under the nefarious carpet-bag rule which was inflicted upon them for some years following the close of the war; he lived to see his state redeem itself from that thraldom. Of him his daughter, Mrs. Wingfield, wrote — "My father was of small stature, well proportioned and very erect. He possessed an unusually bright, hopeful spirit, with an unfailing kindness of heart. He was a great lover of good literature, and greatly devoted to his profession; but, a few years before his death when declining health compelled him to give up active practice, he would say 'I am never lonely with my books and memories.' He died at the age of seventy-nine years having 'all that could accom- pany old age, honor, love, obedience, troops of friends.' My father did not join the Confederate army for the fact that having a very large practice and being exempt by law as a physician, his friends per- suaded him not to join." Died May 13, 1901, at his home "Clay Bank" in Hanover county, Va. Married March 6, 1855, lyucy A. Bumpass, born June 26, 1827, died March 28, 1892, daughter of Thomas Bumpass, a wealthy planter, owning "Grass Dale" — a large estate, and many slaves. Her mother was Fannie E. Thompson, daughter of Colonel Nathaniel B. Thomp- son. Mrs. Brackett was educated at what was considered at the time a very fane boarding school, at Scotch town in Hanover county. Issue: 1. Mary Fanny, b. 8 July, 1857; mar. 27 June, 1894, Whitfield Pollard, of Goodalls, Hanover co., Va. Issue: 1st. L. Pearl, b. 4 Oct., 1895, at Goodalls. 2nd. James Adino, b. 3 May, 1898, at Goodalls. 2. Persis Amelia, b. 16 Jan., 1861; mar. 27 Nov., 1889, Henry J. Wingfield, of Chilton, Hanover co., Va., b. 25 June, i86i. His father William Wingfield, was in the Confederate army, served as lieutenant in the 15th Va. vol. inf.; was commissioned 24 Apr., 1861; resigned on account of poor health; Mrs. Brackett's brother, Thomas G. Bumpass, took his place in the ranks; resides at "Clay Bank." Issue: 1st. Henry N,ve. b. 15 May, 1892, at "Clay Bank." 3. Lucy Thompson, b. 10 Dec, 1862; mar. 22 Jan., 1890, William T. Pridd}-, of Richmond, Va, Issue: 1st. WilHam Brackett, b. 30 Jan., 1891, at "Clay Bank." 2nd. James Thomas, b. 4 Jan., 1893, at "Clay Bank." JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 463 3d. Lucy Ethel, b. 26 Feb.. 1895, at "Clay Bank." 4th. Mary Nye, b. 2 Dec, 1897, at Strawberry Plain. All b. in Hanover co. FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 9. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, Adino N., James S. James Spaulding Brackett was born September 29, 1827, in Lan- caster, N. H., where he has lived nearly all his life; a farmer and land surveyor; served as first lieutenant in company A, 17th New Hamp- shire volunteer infantry, from November 20, 1862, to April 19, 1863; was superintendent of schools, and at one time was a clerk in the Department of the Navy, stationed in Boston. He is very well informed on the family history, and, as his father did, entertains the view that the family was of Welsh origin. He married December 26, 1850, Mary Elizabeth Emerson, born March 8, 1828, died November 15, 1882, daughter of David and wife, Tirzah Sterling, of Lancaster. Issue: 1. Mary Nye, b. 22 Jan., 1853; home in Lancaster. 2. Lucy Jane, b. i Jan., 1856; mar. 26 Feb., 1890, James H. Knapp; home, in Unionville, N. H. Issue: 1st. Gertrude Emerson, b. 18 Maf., 1891. 2nd. Elizabeth Goddard, b. 30 Aug., 1894. 3d. Helen Brackett, b. 31 Aug., 1896. 3. Sarah Helen, b. 4 Nov., 1859; mar. 14 June, 1881, John H. White; home, in Roxbury, Mass. Issue: 1st. Ellen Brackett, b. 12 Mav, 1884. 2nd. Nye A., b. 16 Sept., 1888. 4. Martha Weeks, b. 12 Oct., 1864, in Lancaster. 5. James Adino, b. 10 Mar., 1869; mar. i June, 1900, Ina May Barker; home, in Roxbury, Mass. Issue: 1st. James Frederick, b. 14 Mar., 1905. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, Joseph W. Joseph Warren Brackett was born January 19, 18 15, in Cherry Valley, Otsego county, N. Y.; was midshipman in the United States navy in 1831, served on the sloop of war "Falmouth," under Cap- tain James Ward, in the suppression of piracy in the West Indies; ser\^ed on the "Brandywine", promoted to'master's mate and master; resigned from the navy in 1836, returned to Cherry Valley and fitted himself for the practice of law. In 1849, he removed to Rock Island, 111. In the early history of California he took an important part, par- ticipating in many of the historical events leading up to its admission into the Union. During the civil war he served as first lieutenant in the 9th Illinois volunteer cavalry of which his brothers Albert G. Brackett was colonel and James W. Brackett w^as surgeon; resigned April 18, 1863; member of John Buford post, G. A. R., of Rock Island, commander in 1886; member of Illinois society of Sons of American revolution. 464 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Cheerful disposition, agreeable temperament, kind and sympa- thetic heart, were lovable traits of his which endeared him to his many friends. He died at Rock Island, January 3, 1894; death was due to apoplexy, which came upon him but a few days prior; married June 5, 1843, Eliza M. Parmelee, of Springfield, N. Y. , died August 20, 1889, at Rock Island. Issue: 1. Marj'- Elizabeth, b. 31 May, 1851, in Rock Island; mar. 18 Oct., 1875, Charles William Durham, son of Charles and wife, Dorcas C. Johnson, of Boston; Col. C. W. Durham is a civil engineer in the U.S. engineer's office in Rock Island; has had charge of the upper Mississippi snag boat since 1875. Issue: 1st. Charles Brackett, b. 29 Nov., 1878; d. 22 May, 1898, at the end of his sophomore year at Harvard. 2nd. Marj' Ely, b. 23 Jan., 1881; mar. 12 Nov., 1904, Wade Garfield; home, at Glen Ellyn, 111. 3d. Ada Schwatka, b. 24 Nov., 1882; mar. 17 Aug., 1902, James Alexander Macfie who d. 11 Oct., 1905. Issue: I. James Alexander, b. 10 May, 1903; d. 13 May, 1903. 4th. John Barnett, b. 25 Nov., 1889. 2. Ada Josephine, b. i Aug., 1854; mar. 6 Sept., 1882, Eieut. Frederick Schwatka, U. S. A., the explorer; he graduated at West Point in 1871; joined third cavalry then in Arizona; while in Arizona fitted himself for the practice of law and was admitted to practice 5 May, 1875; in 1876, graduated from Albany Medical col- lege; on the outbreak of the Sioux war he was recalled to his regi- ment; after the campaign obtained leave of absence and permission to live among the Sioux Indians; acquired their language, was adopted as a member of the tribe by Chief Spotted Tail. He was detailed to lead the Franklin search expedition on which he sailed in June, 1878; led exploring expeditions into Mexico and Alaska; is the author of manj^ scientific papers and articles also of In the land of the Cliff Dwellers; Along Alaska's Great River; Children of the Cold, etc. Issue: 1st. Frederika, b. 16 Apr., 1886. 3. Cora Louise, b. 22 July, 1858, in Rock Island; mar. 25 Dec, 1875, Frank Seth Eastman, b. in 1838, d. in Mar., 1883, son of Gen. Seth Eastman and wife, Mary Henderson, of Washington, D. C. Frank S. Eastman was a civil engineer; served in navy during the civil war; at close of war entered regular army and stationed at differ- ent posts. Mrs. Eastman resides in Rock Island. Issue: 1st. Frank Seth, b. 17 Sept., 1876; d. 29 Mar,, 1877. 2nd. Harry, b. 25 Jan., 1878; resides in Rock Island. 3d. Thomas Henderson, b. 23 Jan., 1881; d. in Sept., 1883. 4th. Eliza Maria, b. 10 Sept., 1882. FAMILY NO. 2L From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, James W. James Wolfe Brackett, physician and surgeon, was born October 8, 1816, in Cherry Valley, Otsego county, N. Y.; graduated at the age of nineteen from Medical college at Castleton, Vt., and at the age of twenty-one began his practice in Eogansport, Ind.; first asso- JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 465 ciated with Dr. Fitch and later with Dr. Buchanan; about time of his marriage he removed to Rock Island. Three years later found him in the gold fields of California; he made two journeys overland to that state; returned to Rock Island. Served in the civil war; was appointed surgeon with the rank of major in the Ninth regiment of Illinois vol- unteer cavalr}^; resigned June 3, 1863; became contract surgeon at the United States military prison at Rock Island where were confined 12,000 Confederate soldiers. Removed in 1868, to Rochester, Ind., where he practiced medicine; died March 21, 1886, on his farm in Fulton county, Indiana; buried in the Brackett lot in Chippiannock cemetery, Rock Island, where rest the remains of his parents, wife and children. Dr. Brackett's geniality and benevolence were proverbial in the communities where he practiced; his charity for the poor was shown by the care he gratuitously bestowed upon their sick; his many endearing traits of character and excellent qualities of mind made him popular with his numerous acquaintances, and beloved by his friends. Married March 26, 1846, at Logansport, Ind., Sarah A. W. Brown, born November 27, 1827, died May 17, 1868, daughter of Lazarus and wife, Nancy McKeon, of Greencastle, Pa. Married (2nd) March 22, 1870, in Rochester, Ind., Mrs. Margaret Zobst Webber, widow of Jacob Webber, is deceased. Issue: 1. James Browm, b. 7 Oct., 1847, in 'Rock Island; d. 2 Sept., 1852. 2. Mary Ella, b. 11 Oct., 1851, in Rock Island; d. 7 Sept., 1852. 3. lyillie Eliza Maria, b. 4 Sept., 1853, in Rock Island; mar. 30 June, 1887, Daniel McDonald, retired editor, closely associated with political affairs of Indiana for many years, b. 6 May, 1833, son of Thomas McDonald and wife, Elizabeth Dickson, of Plymouth, Mar- shall CO., Indiana; home, in Plymouth. No issue. 4. Bailey D., b. 26 Aug., 1855. See family 34. 5. Charles Ely, b. 30 July, 1853, in Rock Island; d. 7 Aug., 1890, in Clay pool, Ind. 6. Edwin, b. 16 Apr., 1864; d. 2 Oct., 1864. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, Eyman. Ej'man Stebbens Brackett was born October 3, 1818, in Cherry Valley, N. Y.; graduated at Albany (N. Y.) Medical college in 1839, and immediately went to Rochester, Ind., and began the prac- tice of medicine. He was greatly attached to his profession, and devoted all his energies to his improvement. His letters of the period tell how much his time was occupied with his science; had none to spare for hunting and fishing with his brothers, though wood and stream abounded in game. Also he mentioned his intention to marry that he might the better become contented with his lot and work with greater energy. But brief was the time allotted him to achieve his ambition, for on April 7, 1847, he died. Married May i, 1845, Eliza Ann Rannells, born December 26, 1825, died December 30, 1883, daughter of William (born October 9, 1797, in Hampshire county, Va., died July 31, 1850, in Rochester) and wife (married November 28, 18 18), Susan Rannells (born Sep- 466 BRACKETT GENEALOGY tember 3, 1780, died April 12, 1861), his distant relative. Mrs. Brackett married (2nd) John H. Stailey; the}' removed to Washing- ton, D. C. Issue: 1. John Ely Brackett, b. 31 Dec., 1846; a physician and surgeon of Washington, D. C; a graduate of Columbian Medical college in 1870, and of University of Bavaria in 1873. Mar. 21 Nov., 1878, Jeanie Deans Foster, b. 12 Dec, 1846, dau. of Abel Lawrence Foster (b. 17 Sept., 1802, in Littleton, Mass., d. 21 May, 1877, lawyer, rep. in Cong, in 1842, from N. Y.) and wife, Abigail Maria Hopkins. Issue: 1st. Foster Eh', b. 8 Nov., 1881; d. while in attendance as a student at Stanford universit}', Cal., from typhoid fever, Sunday morning, 10 May, 1903. FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, William. William Brackett was born March 10, 1821, in Cherry Valley; attended Har\^ard Law school; commenced the practice of law in Avon, N. Y., and continued the practice while he lived in Rock Island, to which cit)^ he removed in 1846. In 1850, he went to Chicago to live, where he pursued his profession for many years. Married October 21, 1849, Elizabeth M. Partridge, born September 20, 1819, daughter of John H. and wife, Susan Turner, of Athol, Mass. Died in Chicago, June 14, 1888. Issue: 1. William S., b. 27 Sept., 1850. See family 35. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, Charles. Charles Brackett was born June 18, 1825, in Cherry Valley, N. v.; graduated at Castleton Medical college in 1845, and soon after removed to Illinois. Served as assistant surgeon Vv^ith rank of major, in 9th Illinois volunteer cavalry diiring the first year of the civil war, and died February 20, 1863, at the arm\' hospital in Helena, Ark., from overwork and sickness. Was a learned physician, and beloved for his gentle and humane nature. Married in 1851, Margaret Wil- son, born in September, 1833, living in Rochester, daughter of Wil- liam (born, 1793, died, 1845) and wife, Anna Deasy (born. 1792, died, 1869); the}' came in 1818. to America from Scotland. Issue, all born in Rochester, Ind: 1. Louise Ely, b. 28 Jan., 1852; mar. 24 Dec, 1874, George Wilson Holman, lawyer, b. 30 Sept., 1850, son of Charles Walter and wife, Dehlia Brown, of Kosciusko co., Ind.; home, in Roch- ester, Ind. Issue: 1st. Lucile, b. 23 Feb., 1877; mar. 4 June, 1903, Ralph Sher- man Leonard; home, in Cleveland, O. Issue: I. George Holman, b. 16 Apr., 1904, in Cleveland. 2nd. Hugh Brackett, b. 2 July, 1879; resides in Pueblo, Col. .Sd. Grace Wilson, b. 18 Sept., 1881. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 467 4th. Georgianna Ely, b. 23 Jan., 1884; d. 4 Nov., 1903. She was attending the Forest Park university in St. Louis, Mo., when stricken with typhoid fever, which proved fatal. A bright, cheerful young lady, a gifted and accomplished pianist, brilliant in her studies, a favorite with her classmates, and the beloved of the family. The choicest flower is the earliest garnered one. 2. Lyman M., b. 9 Sept., 1854. See family 36. 3. Rosanna, b. 7 May, 1858; mar. 20 June, 1878, William J. Williams, superintendent of schools, b. 4 June, 1846, son of David and wife, Esther Jones, of Granville, Licking co., O.; d. 16 Nov., 1893. Issue: 1st. Fred Cowgill, b. 15 Mar., 1879; mar. 10 June, 1903, Adel- loyd Whiting, b. 2 Mar., 1S79, dau. of Anson V. and wife, Emily Cole, of Fairbury, Neb. Mr. Williams is a graduate of the Univer- sity of Nebraska, class of 1900; has taught schools in Columbus, Syracuse and Seward, Neb., and at present writing (1906) is super- intendent of schools in Seward. Issue: I. Rosanna Brackett, b. 6 Jan., 1905. 2nd. Marjorie W., b. 7 Sept., 1883. .3d. Edith Brackett, b. 5 June. 1888. 5. Charles W., b. 16 Sept., 1862. See family 37. FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 10. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, Albert G. Albert Gallatin Brackett, soldier, was born February 14, 1829, in Cherry Valley, Otsego county, N. Y.; attended school at the town academ)^ In 1846, at the commencement of the War with Mexico, he endeavored to secure a commission in Colonel Stevenson's New York regiment, but was disappointed in his expectations. The regi- ment was ordered for service in California, and was forw^arded via Cape Horn. His oldest brother, John E. Brackett, a graduate of West Point, was a captain in the regiment; on this account, for one reason, he was anxious to join it. Had his ambition been gratified in this instance, it is highly probable that his profession and course of life w^ould have been entirely different from what they were. In the summer of 1846, he went to Rochester, Ind., where resided his brother Dr. Lyman Brackett. While there he renewed his efforts for a commission, and met with success. In May, 1847, he received a second lieutenant's commission in the 4th Indiana vol- unteer infantry, and during the same month was promoted to first lieutenant. This regiment was immediately sent to the front and became a part of Lane's brigade. The mention that he belonged to an organization forming a part of this famous brigade sufficiently designates the honorable part he took in the war. He was mustered out July 16, 1848. While in Indiana, prior to his entering the army, he studied medicine in the office of his brother Dr. Lyman Brackett, until the latter's death, in April, 1847. Upon his return from the war he pur- sued his studies with his brother Dr. Charles E. Brackett of Rochester. During 1849, he took a course of lectures at the Medi- cal college in Geneva, N. Y., and at the Medical college in Castle- 468 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ton, Vt., from which latter institution he received his diploma, in November, 1849. His father had removed in 1849, to Rock Island, 111., where had preceded him his sons William, Joseph W., and James W. The two latter were practicing physicians. To Rock Island came their jounger brother Albert G., who, in 1850, hung out his shingle. Shortly he determined to seek his fortune in the southern states. He journeyed down the Mississippi to the gulf. No place he found which offered inducements to make him a resident. Nothing he saw surpassed the opportunities presented by the new and growing cities of the upper Mississippi. So in 1851, he is found located in Keokuk, la. After a stay of a few months he returned to Rock Island and purchased an interest in the "Advertiser;" with this paper he was connected until October, 1852. In the spring of the following year, he was elected city clerk. In June, 1853, he removed to Rochester, Ind., and practiced medicine, forming a part- nership with his brother Charles. In August, 1854, he left Roches- ter for Logansport, Ind., where he became associated in the practice of medicine as partner with Dr. G. N. Fitch, afterwards United States senator. If our Dr. Brackett had an ambition in 1854, to enter the army, there is nothing in his journal to disclose that he did. In it is recorded a visit to Washington in January, 1855, but nothing as to the purpose. In that year Congress authorized an increase of the regular army by four regiments. He had the indorsement of the entire Indiana delegation for appointment as captain in a cavalry regiment; of the delegation were William H. English and Thomas H. Hendricks. A few short entries in his journal quickl}' tell the story. "I was appointed captain of cavalry March 3, 1855, by his excellency Franklin Pierce * * * . The official news reached me on the 29th of March in a letter from Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary- of War * * * Sunday, April 8, 1855, received orders from Colonel Samuel Cooper, adjutant general of the army, to report by letter to Col. Albert S. Johnston at Louisville, Kentucky. Monday, April 23, 1855, opened a recruiting office in Market street, * * * Logansport, Indiana. Saturday, May 5, 1855, reached Jefferson Barracks, Mo., with twenty -one U. S. recruits." The regiment, when raised, was sent to Texas, where it was in active service suppressing Indian outbreaks until i860. Upon the commencement of the civil war, his company, under his command, was sent to New York via Key West, was refitted and forwarded to Washington. He took part in the action at Blackburn's ford and in the Battle of Bull Run; organized the 9th Illinois volunteer cavalry, familiarly known as "Brackett's regiment," and was com- missioned its colonel. It was raised in the fall of 1861, and mustered into the service for a term of three years; it participated in the cam- paigns in Arkansas in the army of General Curtis; later the regiment was stationed at Memphis, and participated in the battle of Guntown. While colonel of the 9th Illinois volunteer cavalry (mustered out October 26, 1864), he was placed in command of the 2nd brigade of the cavalry division of the army of Tennessee, and in January and February, 1864, was engaged in defending the Memphis and Charles- ton railroad; in July, 1864, was appointed special inspector of cav- JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 469 airy, army of the Cumberland; was at siege of Atlanta; was with the army under General Thomas and participated in the battle of Nash- ville. From the close of the civil war until he retired, February i8, 1891, Colonel Brackett was in active service with the army on the frontiers, a participant in quite all the movements of the army for the suppression of Indian outbreaks of the period, in Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Dakota and Arizona. In this connection it is proper to mention that he was the first officer to cross the Mexican border with troops in pursuit of Indians. During the civil war he was severely wounded in the action at Steward's plantation in Arkansas, and received the brevets of major, lieutenant-colonel, and colonel, for gallant and meritorious service. Was promoted, July 17, 1862, major of the ist cavalry, U. S. A.; in March, 1869, lieutenant-colonel of the 2nd cavalry, and in 1879 was promoted colonel of the 3d cavalr}^ About 1884, there was an expected vacancy to occur in the ranks of brigadier-general. All things considered, length of service, personal qualifications and seniority. Colonel Brackett was entitled to the promotion; but it was not his lot to receive it. He had reasons to be proud of the unsolicited efforts on the part of his civilian friends to secure him his due; copies of their testimonials in his praise are neatly arranged in his scrap-book, each printed slip having its marginal note as to wherefrom it was clipped, and date of issue; nearly without exception they are from papers whose editors or pub- lishers were acquainted with Colonel Brackett and had knowledge of his capacit}^ as a soldier, his fitness for the ranks, and his sterling qualities as a man. Whatever his ambition was in the matter, or how great his disappointment was as to the outcome, no act or word on his part attests them. A very busy life he led. Duties as a soldier ever were first; then his avocations, of which he had a few. These he pursued as opportunities best suited. In his younger days, he had commenced keeping a journal, and at intervals he recorded events of moment in his life, about the time of their respective occurrence. However, when nearly every day saw him a participant in matters of historic note to the country, the journal was discontinued, and in lieu of its records we have the benefit of his recollections set forth most vividly in numerous articles for the press. He was gifted with a talent for sketching; the subjects of. his pencil were numerous; they were the buildings and barracks at posts where he was stationed; the varied natural scenerj^ presented by our western country, and pretty much else he met with. All these are very tastily depicted — the colors the best at hand and usually quite suitable. The art he practiced while at school and his journal con- tains many specimens of his skill. His word sketchings, the products of his pen, however, are of wide scope and possess merit peculiarly their own. Colonel Brackett was an acute and accurate observer of a vast field of operations on which he was no inconspicuous actor; in addition he was blessed with a tenacious memory. His forte was to depict what he saw and was otherwise cognizant of, in a plain, unaffected style, rarely with comment, and always having a regard for the exact truth. His clear understanding of events and his lucid recollections of what had 470 BRACKETT GENEALOGY transpired during his career, make of estimable value his accounts of battles and expeditions in which he had been. The topic, perhaps, on which he most delighted to write, next to those incidents in which he had acted a part, were the lives of men with whom he had been associated. Probably there has been no better sketch made of the character of his old colonel, Albert Sidney Johnston, than came from the pen of Colonel Brackett. His articles were much sought after by publishers of magazines and newspapers. His reputation as an author he had made long prior to that as a soldier. About 1854, he published his "Ivane's Brigade in Central Mexico." The merit of the work as a concise and interesting narrative of the part of the war he had witnessed, soon attracted attention and brought its author many compliments. vSoon after the close of the civil war he pub- lished "The History of the United States Cavalry." This work covered, in part, a field which Colonel Brackett seldom essayed to cover in his other writings, viz., matters in which he, himself, did not take a part, or was not associated with those who did. How- ever, sources of accurate information were open to him, and of these he availed himself so thoroughly that he produced a work which has been and is considered a standard authority as to all matters to which it relates. With such reputation as a historian as he gained by writing these books, articles produced by him were in considerable demand. From about 1880 to 1893, he wrote exten- sively, never once drafting upon his imagination for a statement and seldom borrowing from the knowledge of others, but confining him- self to what he had the best of knowledge, viz., his personal cog- nizance of it in some way. Seemingly nothing about him escaped his observation and stud3^ The plants, birds, animals, the people, all were his subjects; to them all he found time to devote, and wrote long articles about them to scientific journals. In 1891, he wrote an article on the Mexicans (not Greasers). His knowledge of this people he had gleaned from his several sojourns in Texas along the Mexican border; in this article is found as fair and accurate summary of the manners and characteristics of that simple people as has 3'et been written; on reading it one is impressed at once with what Spanish civilization has done for the Indian in Mexico com- pared with what other civilizations have done for him elsewhere, so well does the author keep to the front the thought that these people are Indians — peaceable, quiet, contented Indians, to be alone com- pared with Indians of other countries of North America. Upon retiring from active service in 1891, Colonel Brackett resided in Washington, D. C, until his death, June 25, 1896; he died from paralysis; had been ill for three years, and although quite help- less for a year, was not seriously ill until the last month of his life. His remains were interred at Arlington, Va. Married February 24, 1853, Martha Tolman Briggs, born Ma}' 7, 1829, in Maiden, Mass., daughter of Rev. Mr. Avery Briggs, of Rock Island, born July 5, 1795, in Stoughton, Mass., and wife. Mar}' Winsor, born, September 8, 1790, died August 6, 1867. Married (2nd) September 4, 1882, Mrs. Rose Knight, daughter of Judge Martin D. McHenr}'. Issue: 1. Albert L,ane, b. 31 Mar., 1854; d. 30 x\ug., 1855. 2. Albert Norris, b. 2 Sept., 1858; d. 11 Sept., 1858. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 471 3. Kugene, b. 20 July, i860; a widower; home, in Triiiit}- co., Cal. 4. Albert, b. 9 Oct., 1862; home, in Trinity co., Cal. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas. Joshua, James, Ebenezer, Greenleaf C, William. William Brackett was born July 9, 1814; died November 23, 1879; married Betsey C. Morey, born about 1820; was a farmer; resided at Shorts Falls, N. H. Issue: 1. Charles W., b. about 1848; he resides in Holliston, Mass. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. 11. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Ebenezer, Greenleaf C, John L,. John ly. Brackett was born October 27, 181 7, in Epsom, N. H., where he always lived except for a short period, and where he died November 26, 1901. Was a farmer; the farm which he owned belonged to his grandfather and had been owned by members of the family since the proprietors of the town drew lots for land in 1730; married (ist) August 10, 1841, in Warrenton, Ga., Miriam L. Eane, born August 11, 1821, in Newark, N. J., died February 6, 1845; (2nd) February 14, 1849, Phoeba Herald, born April 25, 1821, in Temple, N. J., died March 5, 1891, in Epsom. Issue: 1. Edward Greenleaf, b. 18 Aug., 1843, in Boston; d. 22 Aug., 1843. 2. Walter Greenleaf, b. 22 Oct., 1844; served in co. D, 15th N. H. vol. inf., civil war, enlisted 19 Sept., 1862; d. 14 Aug., 1863, at Mem- phis, Tennessee. 3. Eouisa Augusta, b. 5 Sept., i860, in Epsom; d. 9 Dec, 1870. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 12. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, James, John, John C. John Cook Brackett was born October 26, 1802, in Eee, N. H.; was a stage driver and shoemaker; resided in Eexington and at Woburn Center, Mass.; married May 15, 1827, Mary Munroe Smith, born Oct. 28, 1798, died August 25, 1857, daughter of Jonas and wife, Polly Underwood, of Eexington. He died August 27, 1870. Issue: 1. Sophronia Smith, b. 18 Feb., 1828; d. 29 May, 1832. 2. John Cook, b. 21 Apr., 1831; d. 31 May, 1832. 3. John B., b. 31 Dec, 1835. See family 38. 4. Mary Sophronia, b. 8 Sept., 1838; d. 5 May, 1859. FAMILY NO. 29. From Family No. 14. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joshua, Thomas, John H. John Henry Brackett was born November 26, 1838, in Greenland; married Mary E. A. Eewis, w^ho died January 31, 1892, daughter of 472 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Benjamin and wife, Mary Norton, of Sandwich, N. H. The farm bordering on the ba}^ willed by lyieutenant Joshua to his son Deacon James Brackett, descended to his son Joshua; upon the death of the latter the farm was inherited b}^ his children and two grandsons, Edwin and John Pickering, sons of his daughter Martha; they by inheritance and purchase acquired title to all the farm; it comprises two hundred fifty acres; in recent years Mr. Brackett purchased the farm from the Pickerings; it has been in the family nearly two hun- dred years. "And now, where John H. Brackett leads a quiet life And with one only son he mourns a helpful wife," wrote Greenland's bard. He is one of the prosperous farmers and substantial business men of Greenland; inherited his father's farm and also added to it by pur- chase; has been chairman of the board of selectmen for nineteen years at different times, and one year was the unanimous choice of both political parties; was town treasurer from 1877 to 1880, and represen- tative from 1883 to 1885; was secretary of St. John's lodge of F. and A. Masons, of Portsmouth, from 1876 to 1904. Issue: 1. Thomas James, b. 29 Jan., 1890; now (1906) attending New Market high school; is studying electricity. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 30. From Family No. 16. Descent:- Anthon}^ Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, John W., Joseph W.. John W. John Weeks Brackett' was born March 24, 1830, in Huntsburg, O.; removed in 1842, to Milwaukee and in 1854, to Bloomington, at the time Tafton, in Wisconsin, where he resided the remainder of his days. Ser^-ed in company H, 7th ^A^'isconsin volunteer infantry from 1864 to the close of the war; was chosen in 1875, sergeant at arms of the state assembly, and in such capacity served all papers during the impeachment trial of Judge Small of Milwaukee, upon witnesses who testified on the trial, and for other purposes. In 1878, entered the railway mail service of the United States and continued therein until 1885, when he was appointed to a position in the state land office; from the latter position he retired in 1890, and was reappointed as clerk in the railway mail service where he continued for six years. In 1898, he was appointed to the same position which he held at the time of his death. May i, 1899. Married December 31, 1857, Eunice B. Morse, born June 11, 1836, died July 21, 1905, daughter of Amos and wife, Martha Wingate Brackett of Huntsburg, O.; was a faithful member of the Baptist church; had an unswerving faith in an over- ruling power for good (see fam. 7, this div.) Issue: 1. Eydia Eliza, b. 3 Dec, 1858; d. 15 Feb., 1887, of consumption. 2. Jennie Sophronia, b. 29 Nov., i860; d. 3 Oct., 1871. 3. Jay Weeks, b. 15 Apr., 1862; d. 22 Feb., 1865. 4. James Morse, b. 16 Apr., 1866; d. 5 Oct., 1884. 5. Joseph Edward, b. 25 Aug., 1868; d. 30 Oct., 1871. 6. Martha Warene, b, 18 Apr., 1871; resides in Eancaster, Wis.; is a teacher; supplied data relative to descendants of her grandfather, contained in this history. JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER 473 7. John Weeks, b. i Aug., 1873; resides in L,ancaster; clerk in U. S. railway mail service; mar. 12 Apr., 1904, Matilda E. Steppich, b. 8 Apr., 1880, dau. of Jacob and wife, Katharine S. Stauss, of Hazel Green, later of Stitzer, Wis. Issue: 1st. Eunice Katharine, b. 11 Jan., 1905. FAMILY NO. 31. From family No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, John W., Joseph W., James M. James Miller Brackett was born July 16, 1831, in Huntsburg, O.; with his parents in 1842, went to Wisconsin and settled in Brookfield, Waukesha county, where he lived nine years; the family then moved to Bloomington in Grant county. Served as second lieutenant in company A., 20th Wisconsin volunteer infantry from August 23, 1862, to December 31, 1862, when he resigned. Was connected with the publication of newspapers in Buffalo, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties and at one time was president of the Eau Claire Free Press company which published a daily paper in Eau- Claire. After leaving the army he was deputy provost marshal for Buffalo county for two years; was deputy United States assessor for Chippewa and Dunn counties for four years; receiver of th« land ofllice in Eau Claire dis- trict for four years; and postmaster in Eau Claire for several years. Married March 19, 1854, Lucina A. Hamilton, daughter of Elisha O., and wife, Tamazon Coggeshall, of Joe Davies co.. 111. Issue: 1. Marion Annette, b. 23 Dec, 1854; mar. (ist) 31 Jan., 1877, Andrew Tracy, of Eau Claire, Wis., d. in 1884; (2nd) 13 July, 1890, A. E. Bisbee. 2. Ida v., b. 16 Feb., 1856; d. 2 Mar., 1856. 3. Seward Warren, b. 5 Apr., 1857; resides in Great Falls, Mont. 4. Frank Elisha, b. 27 Jan., 1859; mar. 28 Sept., 1895, Belle Palmer; home, in Seattle, Wash. 5. Charles Wilber, b. 19 Oct., i860; is blind; lives with his mother in Marquette, Neb. 6. Kate Eucina, b. 27 Nov., 1863; mar. in Apr., 1886, Albert E. Morse; home, in Milwaukee, Wis. 7. John Wallace, b. 2 Apr., 1865; is a physician; mar. 27 Sept., 1893, Sadie Miller; home, in Sturgis, S. D. Issue: 1st. Inez Margarite, b. 19 Nov., 1894; d. 13 Mar., 1899. 2nd. Elna Augusta, b. 10 July, 1897; d. 7 Feb., 1,899. 3d. Margaret, b. 14 Oct., 1900; d. 3 May, 1901. 4th. James Herschel, b. 25 Aug., 1903. 8. Herbert Nye, b. 10 Sept., 1866; d. 13 Sept., 1868. 9. Harvey James, b. 11 Aug., 1868; resides in Seattle, Wash. 10. Jo Miller, b. 19 June, 1874; resides in Redding, Cal. FAMILY NO. 32. From Family No. 16. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, John W., Joseph W., Joseph W. Joseph Warren Brackett was born March 12, 1836, in Huntsburg, O. Passed his youth in the towns of Brookfield and Bloomington, Wis.; commenced in i860, practice of law in Alma, Buffalo county. 474 BRACKETT GENEALOGY In the fall of 1862, he became first lieutenant of company G, 25th Wisconsin volunteer infantry, and served for a few months; resigned in 1863 and removed to California; he resided in the city of Redding in that state, until his death March 27, 1875. Married Celesta A. Mann. Issue: J. Edmund Warren, b. in Feb., i860. 2. Harry W., b. in Feb., 1863. .3. John Willis, b. in 1865. 4. Lottie May. FAMILY NO. 33. From Family No. 17. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, John W., Adino N., Adino N. Adino Nye Brackett was born November 29, 1850, a farmer in Stitzer, Grant count)', Wis., formerly a resident of Lancaster, Little Grant and Monroe, Wis., in the order named; married April 7, 1874, Martha A. Morse, born October i, 1848, daughter of Amos and wife, Martha W. Brackett (see fam. 7, this div.) of Huntsburg, O. Issue: 1. Albert Nye, b. 22 July, 1875; mar. 18 Oct., 1904, Flora Estelle Devereaux; home, in Waterloo, la. 2. Mahlon August, b. 18 Apr., 1879; mar. 13 Jan., 1904, Rosina Reis; home, in Hustad, la. 3. Eunice May, b. 21 May, 1883. FAMILY NO. 34. From Family No. 21. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, James W., Bailey D. Bailey Davenport Brackett, physician and pharmacist, was born August 26, 1855, in Rock Island, Illinois; attended school in Rock Island, and Rochester, Ind.; graduated February 28, 1877, from the Indiana Medical college in Indianapolis; practiced at Tippicanoe- town; removed to Claypool, In'd.; where he practiced until his death February 29, 1892. Married October 25, 1877, Ida E. Wann, born December 25, 1857, died August 20, 1904, daughter of L. C. Wann and wife, Sophia Schuman, of Tippicanoe, Ind. Issue: 1. Bertha Dessie, b. 22 Oct., 1878, in Tippicanoetown. 2. Alice, b. 7 Sept., 1885, in Claypool. 3. James Wolfe, b. 19 Nov., 1887, in Claypool. 4. Ethel Bailey, b. 30 Dec, 1891, in Claypool. FAMILY NO. 35. From Family No. 23. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, William, William S. William Starr Brackett was born September 27, 1850, in Rock Island, 111. He accompanied his father on a trip to California across the plains in 1864, when the father went to California to settle up the estate of his brother, Gen. John E. Brackett, who died seized of val- uable tracts of land in Sonoma county. The son attended the City college in San Francisco during the years 1864-5. Upon their return from California he was sent in 1866 to attend the Royal Ludwig- JAMES, THE PEACEMAKER * 475 Maximilian university of Munich, where he remained for two years, returning to America in 1868. Entered in 1871, Haward Law school and was'graduated in 1873. Commenced practice of law in Chicago; in 1 88 1, removed to Peoria, 111., where he continued to reside until his death in 1903. In 1898, was commissioned lieutenant-colonel of the Illinois volunteers, War with Spain. Married (ist) December 19 1878, Amy Ballance, who died June 29, 1883, daughter of Colonel Charles Ballance and wife, Julia M. Schnebly, of Chicago; (2hd) January 17, 1888, Julia S. McGowan, daughter of Thomas Stewart McGowan and wife, Eleanora Diehl, of Chicago. Colonel Brackett was interested in the family history and supplied a great deal of the data appearing herein pertaining to the descendants of his grand- father. Issue: . • J • o £ 1 William, b. 18 Dec, 1880, in Chicago; appointed m 1896, a cadet in the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.; is lieutenant in the Marine corps; mar. Neddie Sanford. Issue: 1st. William. 2. Julia McGowan, b. 14 June, 1890, in Tacoma, Wash. FAMILY NO. 36. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, Charles, Lyman M. Lyman M. Brackett was born September 9, 1854, in Rochester, Ind., where he is a banker, manufacturer of hardwood lumber, and a wholesale grocer; is active in politics though no seeker for office; was presidential elector in 1904; also a candidate for elector m 1892. Married October 17, 1877, Sara J. Merriam, born April 24, 1855, daughter of Samuel and wife, Jane E. Smith, of Brandon, Vt.; home, in Rochester. Issue: . 1. Anna Zoe, b. 14 July, 1878; mar. 28 Nov., 1900, Maurice C. Shelton; home, in Rochester. Issue: 1st. Lyman Brackett, b. 16 Feb., 1902. 2. Charles Conaiit, b. 23 Aug., 1883. 3. Lyman Ely, b. 19 Nov., 1892. FAMILY NO. 37. From Family No. 24. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, Joseph, James, Charles, Charles W. Charles W. Brackett was born September 19, 1862, in Rochester, Ind.; is a manufacturer of lumber; married September 23, 1885, Ella M Mercer, born November 7, 1864, daughter of Thomas H. and wife, Mary Quivey, of Rochester, Ind.; home, in Rochester. Issue: 1.' Mary, b. i Oct., 1888. 2. Bernice, b. 20 Nov., 1889. 3. Ruth, b. 8 Oct., 1895. FAMILY NO. 38. From Family No. 28. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, James, James, John, John C, John B. John Billings Brackett was born December 31, 1835, in Woburn, Mass.; at the age of fourteen years he determined upon his life s < 476 BRACKETT GENEALOGY work, preferring the ministry to the law, and left the town school and commenced attendance at Phillips' academy, Andover, Mass., where he remained until the summer of 1853. In September of that year he entered Brown university. Providence, R. I.; graduated with the third honor of his class in 1857; then entered the Newton Theologi- cal seminary at Newton Center, Mass., where he remained until June, 1859. Accepted the pastorate of the Lafayette Place Baptist church in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; severed his connection with it in Novem- ber, 1865, and began work in First church in Brooklyn, N. Y., East- ern district; while with this charge, the Rochester university con- ferred upon him the degree of doctor of divinity at its commencement exercises in the year 1870; he severed connection with it in February, 1873, with shattered health. In April, 1873, commenced his pastor- ate in the First church, Lynn, Mass., where he remained until February, 1878; next served as pastor of First church of Charlestown, Mass., until May i, 1880, when he began his pastorate in Brookline, Mass., closing it only on account of ill health, April i, 1888. He had large blue eyes, high forehead, thick brown hair and wore a full beard; was six feet in height and weighed one hundred seventy-five pounds; at the age of fourteen 5'ears was tall and well developed; had a commanding, magnetic presence, forceful delivery, and excellent oratorical powers, which insured large attentive con- gregations. He died December 5, 1889. Married June 30, 1859, Sarah L. Mason, of Providence, R. I., born 16 Apr., 1837, daughter of Nathan and wife, Emeline Armington. Issue: 1. Mary Monroe, b. 24 July, i860; d. 25 Oct., 1896; mar. 22 Dec, 1887, Charles H. Dole. 2. Grace Mason, b. 11 Mar., 1868; mar. 24 Aug., 1893, Robert E. Lewis; connected with Y. M. C. A., in Shanghai, China. Issue: 1st. John B. Brackett, b. 18 July, 1894, in Berkshire, Vt. 2nd. Neil Huntington, b. 27 Aug., 1895, in Brookline, Mass. 3d. Miriam Ellsworth, b. 23 Sept., 1896, in Allston, Mass. 4th. Philip Haynes, b. 29 Oct., 1898, in Shanghai, China. 5th. Alice Brackett, b. 4 Aug., 1900, in Shanghai, China. 6th. Charles Mason, b. 3 July, 1903, in West Berkshire, Vt. 7th. Arthur Armington, b. twin with Charles M. 3. Alice Emehne, b. 14 June, 1874; mar. Dr. Henry F. Smyth; home, in Germantown, Pa. Issue: 1st. Henry F., b. 5 June, 1903. CATPAIN NATHANIEL, OF GREENLAND 47 7 DIVISION NO. 17. CAPTAIN NATHANIEL BRACKETT OF GREEN- LAND AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. L From Chapter VII. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Na- thaniel. Nathaniel Brackett, the youngest of the sons of Joshua, was born in Greenland about 1721; he inherited the homestead, and the fine old mansion house erected by his father. He was named for his father's maternal uncle Nathaniel, the son of Michael Mitton, killed by the Indians in August, 1676, in Falmouth. "Served in the French and Indian wars of his day; in 1745, was a private in the company at Greenland commanded by his brother, Captain John Brackett; his name appears in a list of those of the tompany who were impressed by its captain to unload stores from a ship. Subsequently he was promoted to lieutenant and afterwards is mentioned as Captain Na- thaniel. There is nothing further now known as to his military ser- vice; he probably was with Captain John Brackett at fort William and Mary. Married Elizabeth March, of Kittery, and died about 1778; will proved September 3, of that year. Issue: 1. Mary, bapt. in 1745; mar. i Oct., 1767, Capt. Jonathan Hoit, of Stratham, b. 3 May, 1745, d. 20 May, . Issue: 1st. Nathaniel, b. 7 Aug., 1768; mar. Lydia Wiggin: d. 17 May, 1855. 2nd. Sarah, b. 20 Aug., 1771; mar. Coker Fifield, of Stratham. 3d. Joseph, b. 17 June, 1774; mar. (ist) Betsey Odlin, of Exe- ter; (2nd) Mariam Smith, of Stratham. 4th. Elizabeth, b. 9 Aug., 1777; mar. Dudley Pottle. 5th. Mary, b. 10 June, 1779; mar. Samuel Piper. ()th. Deborah, b. 7 Nov., 1784; mar. John Pickering. 7th. Martha, b. 4 Sept., 1787; mar. John Avery, of Greenland. 8th. Jonathan, b. 24 Feb., 1790; d. young. '2. Elizabeth, bapt. 9 Dec, 1748; mar. Mark Wiggin. 3. Nathaniel, d. in Nov., 1753, aged 8 months. 4. Thomas, b. about 1756. See family 2. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Anthony. Thomas, Joshua. Na- thaniel, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born about 1756, in Greenland. The War of the Revolution had not been long commenced before he showed 478 BRACKETT GENEALOGY the rebellious spirit within him. Not content with belonging to a patriot military company, he was anxious to learn to be a better sol- dier than indifferent officers could teach him to be, as the following petition shows. He with his cousin, Joshua Brackett, son of James, was among its signers; it is dated June 26, 1775. "Whereas we the Subscribers, inhabitants of gree Nland, being duly sensible of the Importance of Being instructed in the military art in this Alarming cricis, & willing to be taught the same that We may be prepared to defend the liberties of our Country, which we hold dearer than our lives, and Whereas our officers, who were appointed And commissioned by the governor, have been negle- Gent in larnying us the same, we have, therefore, Thought fit to chose thomas berrj', captain, Greenleaf Clark, first lieut., david simpson, second Ivieut., thomas Johnson, ensign; we tharfore pray that the Hon*''" congress woud confirm our said choyse and Yure petitioners are in duty bound, shall ever pray." So much did he improve in the manual of arms that he was appointed lieutenant in Captain Mark Wiggin's compan}^ Colonel Pierce Long's regiment in which capacity he was mustered August 30, 1776, not then twentj'-one years of age, and served to January 7, 1777. He did duty, too, elsewhere than in Greenland; was stationed at fort Ticonderoga in the fall of 1776 and through some mishap lost his clothing, for which loss he was recompensed by the province. Thus we see that all of the grandsons of Joshua Brackett, of military age, were soldiers in the patriot army. Married October 22, 1778, Martha Folsom, born January 11, 1760, died May 27, 1835, daughter of Colonel John; he was of Stratham, born July 7, 1723, died April 17, 1787, married (2nd) March 17, 1757, Mrs. Martha Brackett, was son Jeremiah; he was of New Market, was born about 1680-5, died in 1757, married Elizabeth — —, was son of Deacon John; he was born in 1640, died in 17 15, mar- ried Abigail Perkins, was son of John; he was baptized in 1615, in Hingham, Eng., died December 27, 1681, in Exeter, N. H., married October 4, 1636, Marj-, oldest daughter of Edward and Mary Clark Oilman. Martha Brackett ?iee Wiggin, born in 1729, was daughter of Thomas Wiggin, and widow of Thomas Brackett, uncle of Thomas Brackett. Abigail Perkins was daughter of Abraham Perkins of Hampton, N. H. It is traditional that Martha had beautiful arms and hands, and the sight of these resting on a window ledge one day as the young lieutenant passed, it was, that attracted him and made him one of her suitors. Their married life was brief. His farm, the one his fore- fathers had owned, is on the banks of the Great hsiy. In certain sea- sons this bod}' of water is dangerous for small sailboats because of high winds that suddenly sweep over it. While in such boat an(J but a short distance from the shore and his house, the boat was capsized by a sudden gust of wind, and he was drowned. Stratham town records read — "Lt. Thomas Brackett, EHph Wiggin, jr., and Samuel Kinnison were drowned near George Brackett's point by the up-setting of a small float April 14, 1785. and CAPTAIN NATHANIEL 479 were all taken up the next morning and were buried the i6th day of April, 1785. Lt. Brackett and Eliph Wiggin were buried in i grave and Samuel Kinnison in the same burying place, namely the orchard of Ivt. Brackett deed." His widow did not long remain a widow. Working on the farm was a hand, Shadrack Robinson. On him the fair Martha looked with favor. From what follows it appears that looks alone wholly failed her purpose. On a Sunday evening Shadrack came down stairs dressed in that day's best, and the confident widow asked — "Are you going out?" He answered "Yes, going courting." "But there is courting to be done right at home,"- said Martha. And Shadrack went out courting no more. They were married Septem- ber 2, 1787, had a family of four and a descendant of one of them married a French, a descendant of Thomas. Mrs. Martha French was authority for the account of the widow's courtship. Issue: 1. Nathaniel, b. 12 July, 1779. See family 3. 2. Thomas, b. in 1781. See familj- 4. SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Na- thaniel, Thomas, Nathaniel. Nathaniel Brackett was born July 12, 1779, in Greenland; was drafted to serve during the War of 181 2 and went to Portland to join the army, when the war ended; was a carpenter; moved from Green- land to Belfast, Me., about the time of his marriage; resided in Bel- fast to about 1816; removed to Stratham, N. H., where he resided until about 1826, then went to live in New Market where he dwelt until his death, June 8, 1857. Married September 4, 1801, Elizabeth Brackett, born June 23, 1781, died November 23, 1856, (see fam. 2, div. 14.) Issue: 1. Elizabeth, b. 23 July, 1804, in Belfast, Me.; mar, (ist) Joseph Brackett (see issue fam. 12, div. 14). mar. (2nd) Samuel Fellows; d. 4 Dec, 1897, in Lowell, Mass. 2. Thomas, b. 4 Nov., 1806, in Belfast, Me.; mar. Eliza Jones, is dec; had two children who d. unmar.; he d. in July, 1842. o. Martha A., b. 17 Mar., 1811, in Belfast, Me.; mar. 2 Nov., 1830, Edmund Durell French, a carpenter, b. 25 Nov., 1805, in New Market, N. H., d. 6 Apr., 1858, son of Reuben and wife, Lydia Churchill, of New Market. Reuben was born in Stratham, and wife in New Market; Mrs. French lived over 80 years in New Market, attained the great age of 93 ^-ears, and had the unimpaired use of her vigorous mentality to the end. She was very proud of her lineage and took great delight in the family history. During the last years of her life her friends and relatives would assemble at her home on the anniversarj' of her birthday much to her pleasure and enjo^-ment. The notes she had made relative to persons of our name, of whom she had read or had heard, were the means of informing the writer as to the whereabouts of namesakes, he would have been unlikely to 480 BRACKETT GENEALOGY have learned from other sources. For these favors it was alone in the power of the writer to make a return by sending to her to read such documents of interest as from time to time came into his posses- sion, fearing that she would not live to see their contents in this his- tory. She supplied nearly all the data contained in this w^ork relative to the descendants of her great-grandfather. She was benevolent, sympathetic and charitable — humane characteristics that need no adorning. Her death was the result of a shock she had received a few weeks prior. During her long, quiet lifetime, experiencing only those changes which are the lot of mortals living their fewer j'ears, she saw more of those changes than they — saw her friends grow old and die with their children and grandchildren about them; saw their children grow old and pass away leaving two generations of descend- ants to mourn them; saw their grandchildren become men and women, who, with their children and their children's children, followed her to the grave. She died 9 Mar., 1905 — lacked a few days of complet- ing her 94th year. She had been a widow for over 45 years. Death came to her as sleep to a child. Issue: 1st. Lydia F., b. 11 Nov., 1831; home, in New Market. 2nd. Martha J., b. 19 Apr., 1834; mar. 18 Sept., 1861, her cousin, Reuben French, who d. 29 Mar., 1874, in New Market, son of Thomas French of Tuftonboro, N. H., was for 13 years head pos- tal clerk on the Boston & Maine railroad; Martha J. resides in New Market. Issue: I. Walter Bruce, b. 12 Oct., 1864; d. in Aug., 1865. II. Leona Blanche, b. 8 June, 1869; home, in New Market. 3d. George E.. b. 9 Jan.. 1836; d. unmar. 20 June, 1893, in Detroit, Mich. 4th. Laura A., b. 8 Aug., 1838; mar. in Sept., 1862, Abel S. Haley, b. in Tuftonboro, d. 14 Apr., 1891, in Somerville, Mass., son of Abel Haley, was a dealer in provisions for 36 years at the Quincy market in Boston; Mrs. Haley resides in Somerville. Issue: I. Abel, b. 16 Aug., 1870, in Boston; d. 14 Jan., 1871. II. Fred, b. 6 Jan., 1872, in Boston; mar. 5 June, 1901, in Somerville, Mass., Gertrude Gray. III. Blanche, b. 28 Dec. 1876, in Boston; mar. 11 Oct., 1905, in Boston, Joseph Myron Lowell. 5th. John O., b. 31 Oct., 1842. 6th. Sarah E., b. 30 Sept., 1847; mar. in 1873, William P. Reynolds, dealer in provisions at Quincy market in Boston; home, in Somerville. Lssue: I. George Edmund, b. 30 Oct., 1874, in New Market. II. Ralph French, b. 30 Aug., 1880, in New Market. 4. Shadrack R., b. 22 May, 1813, in Belfast; mar. (2nd) Mrs. Elizabeth S. Cross, who d. 18 May, 1875; he d. in 1892, in Lowell, Ma,ss. No issue. 0. Mary J., b. i Nov., 1816, in Stratham, N. H.; mar. John J. Robinson, who d. 29 Oct., 1900; .she d. 15 Aug., 1872; resided in New Market. Issue: 1st. Thomas B., b. 25 Dec, 1843, in New Market, N. H.; is a farmer in New Market; mar. Ella C. Roach, b. 20 July, 1842, dau. of William vS. and wife. Caroline Eastman. Issue: CAPTAIN NATHANIEL, OF GREENLAND 481 I, Charles E., b. 3 Oct., 1876; instructor in Brown univer- sity, Providence, R. I. 2nd. John Alfred, b. 3 July, 1846, in New Market, N. H., where he is a farmer; never mar. 3d. George Edwin, b. 31 May, 1848, in New Market, N. H.; d. 29 Sept., 1899, in Brookline, Mass.; was a dealer in provisions in Quincy market, Boston; mar. Mary Wilcox. Issiie: I. Maude, b. 6 June, 1875, in Boston; mar. Jay Osgood Richards; home, in Lexington. Mass. Issue: a. Edwin Robinson, b. 25 May, 1901, in Brookline. b. Gordon Draper, b. 2 Dec, 1902, in Lexington. c. Katheryn, b. 20 Aug., 1906. II. George Edwin, b. 12 June, 1877, in Cambridge; gradu- ate of Dartmouth college; d. 22 Nov., 1906, in Brookline. III. Orton Brackett, b. 12 Nov., 1880, in Boston. IV. Mildred, b. 12 July, 1885, in Lexington; d. 10 Aug., 1886. 4th. Kate E., b. 28 June, 1850, in New Market, N. H.; mar. John Harris Knight, an expressman between Boston and New Mar- ket, b. 18 June, 1844, son of Bailey and wife, Mary Harris, of Atkin- son, N. H.; home, in New Market. Issue: I. Fred Willis, b. 18 June, 1885; mar. Evelyn E. Bentley; home, in New Market. Issue: a. John Bentley, b. 19 Sept., 1906. 6. Nathaniel, b. 27 June, 1818. See family 5. 7. John B., b. i July, 1821. See family 6. 8. Jeremiah, b. 11 Aug., 1823, in Stratham; d. 22 Sept., 1892, in St. Paul. 9. Alfred B., b. 21 May, 1826. See family 7. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. 2. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Na- thaniel, Thomas, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born in 1781 in Greenland; was a farmer; married Mehitable Furber, of Newington, N. H., daughter of Levi; died April 22, 1831, in Greenland. Issue: 1. Thomas, b. 22 Mar., 1810. See family 8. 2. Levi, b. in 1816; in his younger days was a policeman; after- wards settled on a farm; resided in Portsmouth; mar. Mary Jane Adams, who d. 3 Dec, 1872, aged 55 years and 8 months; he d. 8 Oct., 1876. No issue. 3. Martha Folsom, b. in 1S14; never mar.; d. 28 Mar., 1881, in Portsmouth. 4. Charles, when a young man went south; was captain of a steamboat running on coast of Florida; mar. and d. in that state; no issue known. 5. Jane Rosamond, b. in 1824; is unmar.; resides in Greenland. G. James Parrot, b. in 1826; resided in Greenland; never mar.; his death in 1904 was from an accident. He became chilled b}' fall- ing in the snow and because of his enfeebled condition from age was unable to rescue himself; when found life was not extinct; his extrem- ities were badly frozen and shortly he died. In front of his house, on 482 BRACKETT GENEALOGY the roadside, was a box which in the fall of the year w^as filled with fruit, and on the box were the words "This is for you." He was free to talk on genealogical matters with those who called to see him, but never would write a w^ord. The writer wasted many a stamp endeav- oring to get a letter from him. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Na- thaniel, Thomas, Nathaniel, Nathaniel. Nathaniel Brackett was born June 27, 1818, in Stratham, N. H.; married November i, 1840, Lucinda H. Turner, born July 4, 1819, in Burlington, Vt.; removed to San Jose, Cal., where he died Novem- ber 3, 1903. Issue: 1. Nathaniel Bruce, b. 22 Apr., 1844; not mar. 2. Lydia Elizabeth Edna, b. 22 Sept., 1846; is not mar. 3. Lewis Philander, b. 15 Jan., 1851; mar. 8 Oct., 1890, Cora E. O'Bleness, of Santa Cruz, Cal.; home, in Alviso, Cal. Issue: 1st. Ralph, b. 7 Oct., 1892, in San Jose, Cal. 2nd. Harvey, b. 30 Sept., 1894, in Santa Cruz, Cal. 3d. Lydia Edna, b. 7 Oct., 1897, in Alviso, Cal. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Na- thaniel, Thomas, Nathaniel, John B. John B. Brackett was born July i, 1821, in Stratham, N. H., married Elizabeth Burr; died January 14, 1S89, in New Market; re- sided in California. Issue: 1. Edward, who resides in West Oakland, Cal.; is mar. 2. Charles A. B., who resides in San Francisco, Cal. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 3. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Na- thaniel, Thomas, Nathaniel, Alfred B. Alfred Bruce Brackett was born May 21, 1826, in New Market; removed to Minnesota and was in that state at the commencement of the civil war; he entered the military service at an early date; was commissioned February 24, 1862, major of 5th Iowa volunteer cav- alry; breveted colonel March 13, 1865; commanded Brackett's battal- ion from its organization to muster-out. This battalion was com- posed of four companies; companies A, B and C were organized at Fort Snelling, Minn., in the last three months of 1861, as ist, 2nd 3d companies of Minnesota cavalry, and were subsequently assigned to 5th Iowa volunteer cavalry, where they served until they were CAPTAIN NATHANIEL, OF GREENLAND 483 detached from that regiment and with another company were formed into a battalion and designated as "Brackett's battalion of Minnesota cavalry, ' ' in accordance with orders of the War Department of Febru- ary 25, 1864. It was mustered out by companies at different dates from May 16 to June i, 1866. The command saw much active and hazardous service. Colonel Brackett gained distinction because of his military achievements. After the close of the war he became a resident of Minneapolis; later of St. Paul, Minn.; was one of its honored citizens until his death September 22, 1892. Married (ist) Mary Elizabeth Ferguson who died November 12, 1871; (2nd) Sep- tember 22, 1875, Martha L,. Ferguson, born February 22, 1852, sister of his first wife, and daughter of Dennis Ferguson and wife, Mary A. Shapleigh, of South Berwick, Me. Issue: 1. Mamie F., b. 24 Sept., 1867, in Minneapolis, Minn.; mar. 30 Oct., 1888, Orson Willbert Brenizer, a manufacturer, b. 10 Oct., i860, son of Hugh H. and wife, Lizzie Wheeler, of Westfield, O.; have resided in Duluth, Minn., Pittsburg and Philadelphia, Pa., in the order named. Issue: 1st. Roy Courtland, b. 19 Apr., 1890. 2nd. Clarence Bruce, b. 31 Jan., 1895. 3d. Stuart Brackett, b. 14 Mar., 1898. 2. Grace, b. 26 Aug., 1869, in Minneapolis; mar. (ist) 26 Sept., 1899, John Albert Nesbitt, b. 22 June, 1863, d. 13 Apr., 1902, son of George Knight Nesbitt and wife, Mary Jane Dunn, of Cowansville, Quebec; (2nd) 26 Nov., 1903, Frank Arnold, lawyer, b. 9 July, 1867, son of Joseph and wife, Elizabeth Hewitt, of Chester, Eng.; home, in St. Paul. Issue: 1st. Alberta Geraldine Knight Nesbitt, b. i Aug., 1902, in Cowansville, Quebec. 2nd. Frank Evert Arnold, b. 26 Apr., 1905. 3. H. Bruce, b. 6 Nov., 187 1; mar. Sarah Littlefield; home, in South Berwick. Issue: 1st. Leslie Bruce. 2nd. Edith. 4. Elizabeth, b. 6 Aug., 1876; mar. Harry R. Fairchild; home, in St. Paul, at 349 Sherman street. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 4. Descent: Anthony, Thomas, Joshua, Na- thaniel, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas. Thomas Brackett was born March 22, 1810, in Greenland; in early life was a policeman in Portsmouth, N. H., later drove stage for many years between Portsmouth and Hallowell, Me.; subsequently was a boss teamster; married August 27, 1832, Jane Walden, born December 27, 1811, died March 14, 1886; he died August 19, 1871, in Portsmouth. Issue: 1. Francis Cidney, b. 20 Oct., 18^,3, in Portsmouth; d. in Dec, 1833- 484 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2. Thomas, b. 26 Feb., 1835, in Portsmouth; never mar.; d. 29 July, 1895. 3. Charles Edwin, b. 12 May, 1836, in Portsmouth; mar. Martha Tucker; d. in Nov., 1894. Issue: 1st. Herman Alvah, butcher; home, in Portsmouth; mar. Vir- ginia V. Shannon; children, Guy; Violet; Chester; and Charles Edwin. 4. Eliza Jane, b. 13 Jan., 1838, in Portsmouth; mar. 7 Mar., 1857,! Oliver Horton Locke, joiner, of Portsmouth, b. 19 July, 1836, in New Castle; home, in Portsmouth. 5. George William, b. 23 Jan., 1840; mar. (ist) Almira McPher- son; (2nd) Mrs. Adelaide Acorn; d. 10 Oct., 1885. Issue: 1st. Henrietta, mar. (ist) Samuel Rowe; (2nd) . 6. Mary Rosamond, b. 21 Nov., 1841; mar. 8 July, 1858, William H. Smart, of Portsmouth, b. i Feb., 1832, d. 26 Dec, 1893. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 485 DIVISION NO. 18. EBENEZER BRACKETT OF DEDHAM AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FOURTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter XI. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Brackett was born in Billerica, Mass., October 19, 1677. His father, John Brackett, removed to Billerica from Braintree in 1660 with his brothers Peter and Josiah, and his sisters Rachel, Mary and Hannah. The town records of Billerica of the" year 1660 read that the town "accepts" John Brackett et al as inhabitants. "Braintree gave to Billerica an important circle of eight families. The mother of Simon Crosby had married some years before, the Rev. Joseph Tompson of Braintree, his second wife. In his parish Captain Richard Brackett lived an active and exemplary deacon of his church. Naturally enough the minister's son Joseph, and his step-son Simon Crosby, found wives in the deacon's family, and one Samuel Kinsley was equally fortunate. These sisters had twin brothers John and Peter, and the five brothers and sisters all came to Billerica and found as many homes here. John Brackett had another attraction* here, as his wife was a daughter of William French." (Hazen's Hist, of Billerica.) Josiah Brackett did not remain long in the town; he removed to the adjoining town of Chelmsford, perhaps shortly before or during King Philip's war, and then had been a resident of Billerica but a few years. The town records show that he was assessed for war tax after he removed to Chelmsford. Captain Richard Brackett owned land, but never resided, in the town. He participated in the divisions of land in the town made in 1660, 1665, and 1685, in the latter a share was allotted jointly to him and his son John. John Brackett's farm lay between two brooks; near their con- fluence and a highway, stood his house on the farm. The follow- ing is of interest in this connection. "John Bracket requesting o-f the Town a small skirt of Lande Eying between his hous and the highway on the East together with a small Angl of Eand Eyinge acrosse the upper road way at Abot's Bridge and Simon Bund's fence, according to two trees already marked by Jonathan Danforth and so runninge to the hither corner bounde mark of John Durants hous Eott, the Towne grant his request, provided that John Bracket at his owne charge shall make a good and sufficient Bridge over that durty place (called Abot's bridge) both watter coarse and all the bad way on each side so far as needful which sufficient way shall be judged and accepted of by the present survey- 486 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ors and the work to be done by the said John Bracket by the last of the nexte month ensuing or else this grant to be void." The near neighbors of John Brackett at the time of King Philip's war, were Daniel Shed, Jr., Samuel Trull and James Kidder, Jr. In the several neighborhoods of the town, a house was designated as a garrison house which was a dwelling house that was central and suit- able for the purpose. John Brackett and the above-named neighbors were to rendezvous at the house of Sergeant Kidder where were sta- tioned two soldiers. Peter Brackett and his neighbors were to ren- dezvous at the house of Simon Crosby. The houses selected for gar- rison houses were strengthened and fitted as such; Peter Brackett had employed under him thirty men at this task and at work on other fortifications. It will be remembered that Captain Richard Brackett by his will gave a one-fourth part of all of his lands, meadows "and housing" in Billerica, to the children of his son John — "my meaning is the chil- dren he had by his wife, Hannah Brackett." Why he made the dis- tinction he dicf in the children by the two wives of his son, is not clear. By the terms of the will Ebenezer was excluded from sharing in Captain Richard Brackett's estate. His mother, Ruth Brackett, at the time of her marriage to his father, was the widow of Joseph Ellis — at the time of his death a resident of Billerica, — and was the mother of his children. Her father was John Morse, of Dedham. He and his father, Samuel Morse, were among the first settlers of that town. She was the oldest child. After dwelling in Dedham for sev- eral years he removed to Boston and engaged in tailoring; after a year or two at this business, about 1655, he returned to England and carried with him a considerable sum, the greater portion of his estate, for investment. Of his intention of so doing he mentioned in his will, which was probated in 1657. By its terms his children were to share and share alike; his daughter Ruth to be paid within one year from his decease, the others when they reached the age of twenty-one years. Probably that she had such estate in her own name at the time of the death of her second husband, as to make sufiicient provisions in life for her children, it was, which prompted Captain Richard to exclude them from sharing in his estate, he preferring to assist the children by the first wife, who were not so well off in this world's goods. All the children of John Brackett would, of course, share in his estate. "Whatever may have been the prospects of Ebenezer and her other children by her second husband, the widow thought that she and they would be better off among her relatives in Dedham, and to that town she took them. She died in their 3'outh, and they found homes with their uncles and other relatives. Her grandfather, Samuel, was born in 1587, in Dedham, Eng. (wife was Elizabeth, born in 1587, died in 1654), and died in Dedham in New England, in 1654; he was probably son of Richard Morse and wife, Margaret Symson, of Dedham, Eng. Ebenezer Brackett continued a resident of Dedham, Mass., until his death December 7, 1750; was a farmer; perhaps conveyed his farm to his son Ebenezer. Married January 21, 1712, Abigail Heale, who died January 23, 1772; he and his wife united with the church in Dedham, in February, 1728. Issue: EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 487 1. Abigail, b. 21 Dec, 1713; mar. 15 Feb., 1738, William Eaton, b. II Feb., 1705, d. 2 Mar., 1751, son of William and Mary Starr, of Dedham; mar. (2nd) 20 May, 1754, Stephen Fales, b. in 1682, son of James and Deborah Fisher; d. 8 Feb., 1789, in Dedham. Issue: 1st. William, b. 2 Dec, 1738; mar. Mary ; children, Mary, who mar. Thomas Gates; Abigail, who mar. Wetheral; William; Asa; Joseph; Jane; Samuel; and John. 2. Ebenezer, b. 6 Mar., 1716. See family 2. 3. Aaron, b. 14 Oct., 1717. See family 3. 4. Samuel, b. 3 Sept., 1724. See family 4. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, John, Bbenezer, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Brackett was born in Dedham, March 6, 1715-6; was a farmer in Dedham, where he resided until his-death. May 12, 1792. In June, 1741, land was deeded to him by his father. The name of his first wife is unknown; it is thought that he married (2nd) Febru- ary 13, 1786, Mrs. Elizabeth Thorp, -of Dedham. Of his children nothing is known more than that he had three sons. Viz: 1. Ebenezer, b. in Dedham; perhaps mar. 10 July, 1774, Susannah Morse, both of Dedham; removed to Waltham, Mass. Served as a private in Capt. Abraham Pierce's co.. Col. Samuel Thatcher's regi- ment; enlisted 4 Mar., 1776; dis. 8 Mar., 1776; five days; company called out by Gen. Washington at the taking of Dorchester heights. No record as to issue. 2. Samuel, b. in Dedham; mar. in Needham 30 Oct., 1777, Mary Greenwood. Census of 1790 shows him a resident of Needham with a family of five males under the age of sixteen years and two females. No record as to issue. Served in the War of the Revolution in same companies in which Lemuel served. 3. Lemuel, b, 15 Apr., 1751; See family 5. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Aaron. Aaron Brackett was born October 14, 171 7, in Dedham; removed to Weston where he resided until his death; estate administered in November, 1791; married July 30, 1746, Mariam Pond; she survived her husband. Issue: 1. Aaron, b. 17 July, 1748, in Dedham; lived in Weston, then in Sturbridge, Mass., where he d.; estate administered in June, 1837. Served as private in Capt. John Putnam's co., Colonel Wade's (Worcester co.) regiment; marched 20 June, 1778, to join Gen. Sullivan's army at Providence, R. I.; twenty-one days' service. Private in Capt. Thomas Whipple's co. of Guards; served seven months and ten days between 20 Apr., 1780, and 20 Dec.,, 1780, at Rutland, Vt.; mar whom he survived; had but one child, a dau., who mar. Kias Allen. 2. Ebenezer. See family 6. 488 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. Miriam, who mar. White. 4. Moses, living in Dudley in i8io, and had children. Among his children was Moses, Jr., whose wife's Christian name was Lucinda; their children were: 1st. Elbridge G., b. 19 Feb.. 1818, in Woodstock, Mass. 2nd. Reuben, b. 29 Mar., 1820, in Dudley, Mass. 3d. Sally M., b. 28 Mar., 1822, in Southbridge, Mass. 4th. Merrick, b. 8 Oct., 1825, in Dudley, Mass. 5th. Lydia, b. 13 Jan., 1827, in Woodstock, Mass. 6th. Chester S., b. 30 Aug., 1829, in Thompson, Conn. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born September 3, 1724, in Dedham; was a farmer and owner of real estate; always lived in Dedham; died May 9, 1794; married Elizabeth . Issue: 1. Samuel, b. 17 Aug., 1749; d. in infancy. 2. Samuel, b. 4 Apr., 1751. See family 7. 3. Ebenezer, b. 27 Nov., 1752. See family 8. 4. David, b. 12 Mar., 1755. See family 9. 5. Mary, b. 28 Feb., 1758; mar. 6 Apr., 1786, Isaac Woodward, of Needham. 6. William, b. 7 May, 1762. See family 10. 7. John, b. 17 July, 1764. See family 11. 8. Solomon, b. 12 Oct., 1766. See family 12. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 2. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Ebenezer, Eemuel. Lemuel Brackett was born April 15, 1751, in Dedham; removed to Needham, Mass. Was private in Captain Aaron Smith's com- pany, Colonel William Heath's regiment, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service of five days; private in Captain Adam Smith's (West) company of Needham, Colonel Wm. Mcin- tosh's regiment, served two days at the taking and fortifying of Dor- chester heights. Married December 15, 1774, Susannah Curtis, born March 23, 1756. He died November 16, 1827. Issue: 1. Lemuel, b. 14 Nov., 1775. See family 12 A. 2. Samuel, b. 27 Sept., 1777, in Needham, Mass.; went to sea. 3. Suky, b. 15 Apr., 1780, in Holden, Mass. 4. Ebenezer, b. 25 Nov., 1782; mar.; 2 children, Henry and Han- nah, both dec. 5. Joseph, b. 18 Sept., 1784; d. 7 Feb., 1867; mar.; 2 children, Horace and Abigail, both dec. 6. Polly, b. 18 Aug., 1786. 7. Timothy N., b. 12 Apr., 1789. See family 13. 8. Hannah, b. 19 Aug., 1791; mar. Cutting; d. 27 Apr., 1868. 9. Nancy, b. 27 Nov., 1793. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 489 10. Pamelia, b. 5 Nov., 1795. 11. Silvester, b. 25 Dec, 1798; d. in Aug., 1859; mar. His children, were Gilbert; Louisa; Ellen; Isabel; Harriet; Abigail; Herbert; Chandler; L,ewis; George. No further record. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 3. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Aaron, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Brackett was born in Dedham; removed to Dudley where he resided until his death — estate administered in December, 1812; was a farmer. Married Abigail Robbins (daughter of Ezekiel) born about 1760, died March 23, 1855. Children, Susan; Abigail; Ebenezer; Miriam, who married Abijah Rogers; David; Aaron, born about 1802, died September 12, 1855; and Ichabod, born about 1788, died May 24, 1862. The mother, Abigail, and the sons, Aaron and Ichabod, in 1850, and at the time of their deaths, respectively, were town paupers in Dudley, the only cases of pauperism in the family known to the writer. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born April 4, 1751, in Dedham, where he resided; was a farmer. It is traditional with his descendants that he was a soldier in the Continental army; his service probablj^ was as a private in Captain Isaac Martin's compan}^ Colonel Ezra Wood's regiment, marched to Rhode Island April 17, 1777, served twenty- three days; private in Captain Theophilus Lyons company, enlisted March i, 1778. discharged May 13, 1778; served thirteen days at Castle island under command of Lieutenant Samuel Pierce. Married October 7, 1779, Sarah Bullard, of Needham, born September 6, 1761, daughter of Moses, of Needham, born March 9, 1734, married Sarah Newell, was son of Benjamin, of Weston; he married Elizabeth Shep- hard, died November 18, 1740, was son of George, the immigrant; he settled in Watertown, took the oath of Freeman in 1641, died January 14, 1689, at the age of eighty-one years; wife's name was Beatrice. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Nathaniel, b. in 1780. See family 14. 2. William, mar. Nancy Hancock; resided in Newton Center, Mass. No issue. 3. George, b. i Feb., 1784. See family 15. 4. Rufus, b. 9 Mar., 1786. See family 16. 5. Josiah, b. in 1789. See family 17. 6. Ruby, never mar. 7. Lucinda, mar. Hall; resided in Boston. 8. Charles N., b. in 1796. See family 18. 9. Newell, mar. and had a family. 10. Daniel, b. 9 Aug., 1801; d. unmar. 11. Love, b. 28 June, 1805; d. 28 May, 1887; mar. Gilbert Rob- bins, b. 2 Jan., 1812, d. 29 Apr., 1886. Issue: 490 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Ruble N., b. 29 Apr., 1834; mar. Samuel A. Brackett. Issue (see fam. 49. this div.). 2nd. Henry G., b. 15 June, 1843, mar. in Belfast, Me., 3 Jan., 1879, Ellen Forbes, who d. 6 June, 1901; he d. 29 July, 1885. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Brackett was born November 27, 1752, in Dedham; removed to Weston, Mass., prior to or about 1775, where he followed farming and resided until his death; estate administered in 1808. Private in Captain Samuel Law^son's company which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service of three days. Private in Captain Abijah Child's company. Colonel Thomas Gardner's (later Colonel William Bond's) regiment, enlisted April 29, 1775, discharged Sep- tember 3, 1775. Received order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated at Prospect Hill, December 20, 1775. Married Novem- ber 4, 1779, Rebecca Gay, of Needham, born in 1758, died May 2, 1849. Issue: 1. Lemuel, b. 19 Aug., 1780; probably mar. 28 Oct., 1801, Sally Burbank; in 1815, had a family of at least three children in Sherborn; d. 18 June, 1859. One child was Susan Bartlett, b. 29 Mar., 1808, in Needham. 2. George Gardner, b. 4 Feb., 1782; probably d. before his father d. 3. Rebecca, b. 20 Oct., 1783; was living in 1808. 4. Eucy, b. 20 Feb., 1785; d. 12 Jan., 1788. 5. Sally Ann, b. 10 Nov., 1786; mar. Jonathan C. Woodman; children, Sarah Ann and Raymond H. 6. Isaac, b. 22 Mar., 1788. See family 19. 7. Eucy, b. 15 Nov., 1789; d. young. 8. Maria, b. 12 May, 1791; never mar.; d. 27 Feb., 1875, in Wal- tham. 9. Martha, b. 12 May, 1791; mar. Seth Copeland; children, names not known. 10. Ebenezer, b. 12 Oct., 1793; mar. Clarissa ; estate admin- istered in 1830; had son Albert. 11. Lucy, b. 27 Sept., 1795. Lucinda, b. 14 Oct., 1797. Henry G., b. 19 Apr., 1799. See family 20. Elizabeth, b. 27 Feb., 1801; d. unmar. in Weston, 8 Feb., I 12 13 14 1873 15 Charles Clark, b. 3 Sept., 1804; d. young. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, David. David Brackett was born March 12, 1755, in Dedham; removed to Needham, thence to Weston where he resided until his death Septem- ber 13, 1 821; was a farmer. Private in Captain Aaron Fuller's com- pany of minute men which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 491 from Dedham, First parish; service of two days. Private in Captain Joseph Lewis' (ist Dedham company), Colonel William Mcintosh's regiment; marched to the camp at Dorchester on the alarm of March 4, 1776; service of four days. Private in Captain Abraham Pierce's company, Colonel Eleazer Brooks' regiment of Guards, service to January 13, 1778, two months and thirteen days at Cambridge. Private in Captain Ebenezer Battle's company. Colonel William Mcintosh's regiment; enlisted March 23, 1778, discharged April 9, 1778; marched to Roxbury lines. Private in Captain Caleb Champ- ney's company, Major Nathaniel Heath's detachment of Guards; enlisted July 14, 1779, discharged October i, 1779; stationed at Bos- ton. Married May 25, 1779, Mrs. Susannah Bird, of Dorchester. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. David, mar. (ist) in 1818, Melinda Harrington, who d. Sept. 7, 1821; (2nd) intention published Mar. 9, 1822, Lydia Har- rington. 2. Betsey, mar. 6 Jan., 1818, Luther Pierce, of Weston. 3. Sophia, b. 3 Oct., 1791; mar. in 1820, Martin Bacon, of Weston. 4. Harriet, d. 29 Sept., 1793. 5. Nancy. 6. Susannah. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William. William Brackett was born May 7, 1762, in Dedham; removed to Sudbury, Mass.; was a farmer; died September 18, 1835; married November 22, 1784, Anna Lauchlen, born December 26, 1765, bap- tized February 2, 1766, in Dedham, died December 23, 1844, daugh- ter of Samuel and wife, Sarah Hawes. of Dedham. Issue: 1. William, b. 9 Oct., 1785. See family 21. 2. Sally, b. 6 Sept., 1787; mar. 13 Dec, 1807, Charles White; d. 13 Jan., 1869; children, Charles; Lucy D.; Sally B.; Anna C; Mary J.; Nancy. 3. Cephas, b. 21 Sept., 1789. See family 22. 4. Nancy, b. 23 Dec, 1792; mar. 30 Apr., 1809, Elijah White. 5. Mary, b. 25 July, 1795, in East Sudbury; d. 22 Oct., 1866; mar. 24 Apr., 1817, Henry Baldwin, wholesale grocer in Boston, where they resided, b. 21 Aug., 1790, d. 18 Apr., 1833, son of Thad- deus and wife, Abigail Rice, of Phillipston, Mass. Issue: 1st. Mary Ann, b. 23 Nov., 1818; d. 7 Jan., 1895; mar. (ist) Dr. Charles Dana Douse, who d. 23 Nov., i860; mar. (2nd) Thomas R. Fairbanks who d. 9 Mar., 1873; children, Henry Dana; Charles Francis; William Baldwin. 2nd. Abigail Eliza, b. 15 Apr., 1821; d. 17 May, 1899; mar. Josiah Rutter, attorney, who d. 31 Sept., 1876; children, William Baldwin, who d. 24 Nov., 1888; Frederick Plympton; Frank J.; Nathaniel Plympton. 3d. William Henry, b. 20 July, 1823; d. 30 June, 1825. 4th. William Henry, b. 20 Oct., 1826; mar. 17 June, 1751, Mary F. A. Caffee, b. 15 May, 1830, d. 9 Jan., 1892, dau. of Jonathan and wife, Nancy Aldrich, of Boston; children, Mary Chaffee, who mar. Herbert Nash; Maria J., who mar. Franklin P. Simonds; 492 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Harry H., who mar. Susan Frances Haley; Frank Fenno, who mar. Lucy C. Nash; Fanny A., who mar. Rev. Chas. T. Billings; William Henry, Jr., who mar. Ruth S. Bolles; George S., who mar. Nellie S. Todd; Robert Collyer, b. 26 May, 1868; Richard Brackett, who mar. Ivouise B. McKenzie. 5th. Sewell Augustus, b. 15 Oct., 1828; d. 7 Oct., 1830. 6. Aaron, b. 12 Aug., 1797; mar. 4 Mar., 1824, Mary Hews, b. 8 Nov., 1802, d. 7 May, 1875, dau. of Abram, of Weston, Mass. Resided in Littleton, N. H., from 1820; representative in state legis- lature in 1840-2; brigade quartermaster, 6th brigade, 2nd division, N. H. militia; town clerk in 1827-8, 1852 to 1858; merchant; d. 11 Jan., 1868. Issue: 1st. Martha A., b. 4 Nov., 1825; mar. 31 Mar., 1847, Dr. J. Smith Ross, who d. in Nov., 1877, in Great Falls, N. H.; resides in Somersworth, N. H. Issue: I. Winfred L. 2nd. George H., b. 3 Mar., 1832; d. 29 Sept., 1832. 3d. Susan Hews, b. 4 Sept., 1839; mar. 21 Jan., 1868, Allen Jacob Church, b. 2 Apr., 1840, son of Samuel and wife, Lucinda Fitch, of Waterford, Vt., is a glover; resided in Littleton from 1866. 7. Sewall, b. 19 Oct., 1799. See family 23. 8. Samuel G., b. 10 Sept., 1802. See family 24. 9. Allen, b. 16 Mar., 1805; mar. Rebecca Rice, b. 20 Nov., 1809; he d. 21 Sept., 1840. Issue: 1st. Mary A., b. in 1829. 2nd. Francis, b. 13 Jan., 1831. 10. Horace, b. 25 Jan., 1807; mar. Ann Learned; d. 29 Aug., 1847. Issue: 1st. Emma, who mar. Blanchard. 2nd. Henry. No further record. 11. Sally W., b. 7 Aug., 1809; mar. Joel Damon; is dec. No issue. FAMILY NO. n. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, John. John Brackett was born July 17, 1764, in Dedham; when a young man he removed to Weston and was living in that town at the time of his marriage (intention published March 22, 1788) to Abigail Tilton, of East Sudbury (now Wayland). For a time they lived in East Sudbury; removed to Cambridge where they resided for many years. She was born in 1770. was living in 1850, daughter of Captain John and wife, Mary. Issue: 1. Elizabeth, who d. young. 2. Jerusha, b. about 1790; living in 1850; d. before 1865; mar. George King, b. about 1790; resided in Cambridge; children, George S., b. about 181 1 ; Almaette, b. about 1827; Theodore E., b. about 1829. 3. Cyrus. 4. Joseph, who d. about 1848; mar. Eliza W. ; living in 1888; resided in Cambridge. Issue, not in order of birth, all d. unmar.: 1st. Eliza A., who d. 4 Feb., 1888. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 493 2nd. William Henry, who d. 22 Oct., 1893. 3d. Mary Elizabeth, who d. about 1899. 4th. Charles Willard, who d. 9 July, 1899. 5th. Ann Maria, who d. 23 Mar., 1901. 5. Samuel, b. in 1795; d. young. 6. Mary. 7. Samuel, b. in 1800. See family 25. 8. Reuben. 9. Josiah. See family 26. 10. Abigail Lucretia, b. about 181 1; never mar.; d. in Cambridge, 4 Sept., 1865. 11. Charles W. No further record, FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Solomon. Solomon Brackett was born October 12, 1766, in Dedham; removed to West Needham; died August 19, 1842. Subsequently to the War of the Revolution he was a member of a militia company in West Needham, in which Ephraim Bullard was lieutenant. Was short in stature, somewhat stout, with Tegular features; in his old age his hair was white; he wore no beard. Removed from West Need- ham to Nalick, thence, about 1800, to Framingham, Mass. For a time was a blacksmith and then a baker; was widely known for the excellence of his cakes and gingerbread. Married Lydia Parkhurst. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Ruby, b. about 1795; never mar.; d. about 1876. 2. Josiah P., b. 16 June, 1797. See family 27. 3. Tapley. 4. Amos, b. about 1804. See family 28. 5. Eliza, mar. Samuel Cutting; children, Eydia, who mar. Enoch Childs; Harvey, w^ho mar. Eucretia Mclntyre; Euther, who mar. Mary Thompson; Samuel Wesley, who mar. Bessie Bowdon; Alvar- ius I; Sanford M., who mar. Cora Barrett; Anna R. T., who mar. Cutting. 6. Mary Woodward, mar. Gilbert Childs; child, D. Kellogg, who mar. Eliza Hemenway. 7. David Kellogg; never mar. 8. Eydia Kingsbury, b. 21 May, 1816; mar. 20 June, 1836, Elbridge G. Eaton, carpenter, b. 28 Sept., 1811, d. 29 Jan., 1873, son of Abel and wife, Sally Hemenway, of Framingham, Mass. Issue: 1st. Susan A., b. 15 Jan., 1842; mar. (ist) 20 Nov., 1861, George H. Williams, who was killed May 25, 1864; mar. (2nd) David Eowell. 2nd. Mary E., b. 19 Jan., 1850; mar. 28 Sept., 1871, Josiah S. Williams; reside in Nobscot, Mass.; children. Bertha L.; Carlton H.; Gladys I.; Harold G.; Lawrence L.; Meredith G. 9. William, mar. Mary P. Smith. Issue: 1st. Ellen Eucretia, mar. Reuben W. Bacon; children, Elsie; Eldora; Ernest. ■2nd. Frank Arthur, mar. Anna M. Stone. Issue: Dr. Arthur; Dr. Wallace; Mary; and two others. 494 BRACKETT GENEALOGY SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 12 A. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Ebenezer, Lemuel, Lemuel. Lemuel Brackett was born November 14, 1775, in Needham, Mass.; was an overseer in cotton mills in Newton and Watertown, Mass.; married February 24, 1807, in Boston, Anna Coolidge. Issue: i. Curtis, left home and never heard from; estate administered II June, 1842, in Roxbury. 2. Richard, d. young. 3. De Witt C, b. 9 Oct., 18 12. See family 29. 4. Lemuel, d. while a young man. 5. Frank, d. while a young man. 6. Susan, mar. Joseph Hawes, of Wayland, Mass. 7. Anne, mar. Joseph Tufts. 8. Mary, mar. (ist) Throope Wetherell, of Taunton, Mass.; (2nd) Nichols. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Ebenezer, Lemuel, Timothy N. Timothy Nichols Brackett was born April 12, 1789, in Weston, Mass. Married (ist) February 17, 1818, Charlotte Shepardson, born October 10, 1795, died December 13, 1832. Married (2nd) June 23, 1833, Elvira Dickinson, born October 26, 1812, died February 11, 1896, daughter of Asker Dickinson and wife, Anna Putnam, of Guil- ford, Vt. By trade was a paper-maker; resided in Guilford, Vt. Died October 22, 1859. Issue: 1. Francis Stedman, b. 6 Dec, 1818; mar. Sophronia F. Hale; d. 22 Dec, 1878. Issue: 1st. Mary Abby, b. 6 Sept., 1850; d. 13 July, 1875. 2. Hart Shepardson, b. 27 July, 1822; d. 11 Feb., 1823. 3. Timothy Hart, b. 20 Apr., 1825; d. 25 Jan., 1826. 4. Polly C, b. 31 Dec, 1826; mar. i Mar., 1846, Charles H. Denison; children, Charles F.; William C; Mary I., who d. young. 5. Gratia F., b. 26 Apr., 1829; d. 7 June, 1832. 6. Dana Fitch, b. 3 Sept., 1834. See family 30. 7. Fredric N., b. 6 Oct., 1835. See family 31. 8. George Fletcher, b. 3 July, 1837; mar. Martha Robertson; resides in Green River, Vt. Issue: 1st. Jennie L-, mar. Stanley; resides in Gardner, Mass. 2nd. Nellie I., mar. Higby; resides in Guilford, Vt. 3d. Herbert W., resides in Wilmington, Vt. 4th. AlonzoJ., resides in Brattleboro, Vt. 5th. Mary A., resides in Green River, Vt. 9. Charles Fayette, b. 25 Nov., 1841; mar. Cinda Clark; resides in Green River, Vt. No issue. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 495 FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Nathaniel. Nathaniel Brackett was born in 1780, in Dedham; resided in Newton, Mass., where he was a farmer and a dealer in provisions; at one time was colonel in Massachusetts militia and was known as Colonel Brackett; married Mary Monroe, born about 1803. He died in 1862. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Oilman, b. 5 Dec, 1816. See family 32. 2. George, d. when a young man and unmar. 3. Mary, d. when a young lady and unmar. 4. Eliza, mar. Jacob Abbott; no issue or descendants living. 5. Nathaniel, b. about 1822. See family 33. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, George. George Brackett was born February r, 1784, in Dedham, Mass.; was one of the pioneer manufacturers of morocco in Lynn, Mass., and one of the organizers of the Unitarian Congregational church in Lynn; died June 15, 1848. Married June 5, 1809, Elinor Humphries who died September 19, 1857. Issue: 1. Elinor H., b. 16 Mar., 1810; mar. 3 July, 1850, Hermon T. Hatch; d. 7 Mar., 1894. No issue: 2. George Philip, b. 18 Mar., 181 2; a morocco finisher; resided in Lynn; d. 31 Dec, 1853; mar. Lucy . Issue: 1st. George M., b. 30 Jan., 1836. See family 55. 2nd. Lucy P., b. 25 June, 1838; resides in Ipswich, Mass. 3. Edwin, b. 17 Jan., 1814. See family 34. 4. Hermon, b. 8 Nov., 1816, mar. ; resided in Lynn; d. 8 Sept., 1880; children, Charles H.; George; vSumner; all of whom reside in Lynn. 5. WilHam F., b. i Dec, 1818; d. 2 Oct., 1819. 6. William Francis, b. 15 July, 1820; resided in Lynn; mar. Susan Wardell Harris, who d. 20 Apr., 1891. He d. 23 Jan., 1882. Issue, not in order of birth: 1st. William F., b. 9 Oct., 1844; mar. 25 Nov., 1880, Calesta G. Parcher of Waterbury, Vt.; resided in Lynn; d. 13 July, 1901. No issue. 2nd. Fred C, who is dec. 3d. Harry W. 4th. Georgianna H., who mar. L- Willis Shepard, of Lynn. 5th. Susan, who mar. W. L. Adams, of Lynn. 7. Samuel, b. 27 Mar., 1822. See family 35. 8. Mary Jane, b. 15 Sept., 1823; mar. Charles Shorey; resides in New York city. No issue living. 9. Sarah Ann, b. 8 July, 1825; mar. Jesse Rhodes; d. 17 Sept., 1901; children, Herbert Brackett; Howard; Jesse; and others. 10. John Humphries, b. 10 June, 1827; d. 30 Mar., 1831. 11. Caroline Eliza, b. 20 June, 1829; resides in Lynn, Mass. 496 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Rufus. Rufus Brackett was born March 9, 1786, in Dedham; died July 31, 1848; resided in or near Boston. Married (ist) July 6, 181 1, Mary Morris Goldthwaite, who died early in life, was daughter of John; he was born perhaps in Maiden about 1768, died September 8, 1840, married Sally Morris, born in 1770, died July 16, 1806, was son of Benjamin; he was of Maiden and Boston, born in 1743, died in Maiden July 26, 1835, a heel-maker, was one of the volunteers from Lynn, Mass., on the alarm of April 19, 1775, married May 3, 1767, Lois Boardman (born in Lynn August 13, 1747, daughter of John and Eunice Cheever, died October 12, 1812), was son of Major Benjamin; he was of Boston, was born there November 25, 1704, died May 10, 1761, a soldier in the French and Indian wars, married Charity Edwards, who died before 1730, was son of Captain John; he was in 1677 in Salem, died June 25, 1766, married Sarah Hopkins, daugh- ter of Charles and wife, Margaret Henchman, who died in 1715, was 'son of Samuel; he was born in Salem, baptized August 20, 1637, died about 1 718, a cooper, married Elizabeth Cheever, died in old age, daughter of Ezekiel (son of William and wife, Margaret) and wife Mary, was son of Thomas; he was the immigrant, born 18 10 in Eng- land, died about 1683, lived in Salem where he married about 1636. Rufus Brackett married (2nd) June 30, 1818, Mary Ann Dudley, born July 25, 1796, died iVpril 9, 1877. Issue: 1. Henry, b. 16 June, 1812. See family 36. 2. Mary Ann, b. 7 Apr., 1819; d. 30 Oct., 1871. 3. Eliza Dadley, b. 23 Aug., 1820; d. 22 Sept., 1821. 4. James Dadley, born 25 Nov., 1822; a wool merchant; resided in Brookline, Roxbury, Winter Hill, and Faulkner, Mass.; d. 30 June, 1887; mar. 30 June, 1859, Amanda Melvina Kimball, b. 3 June, 1834, dau. of Hervey Zeury Kimball and wife, Lucy D. Stickney, of Charlestown, Mass. Issue: 1st. Rufus, b. 28 May, i860, in Brookline, Mass.; residence, i Judson square. Maiden. 5. Rufus, b. 15 Dec, 1824. See family 37. 6. Isaiah W. P. L., b. 25 Nov., 1828. See family 38. 7. Harriet Ann Townsend Lewis, b. twin with Isaiah W. P. L.; mar. 8 Sept., 1856, Alfred Stebbins, b. 20 Sept., 1825, d. 8 May, 1903, son of William and wife, Bridget E. Jordan, of New York; resided in Boston and New York. Issue: 1st. Alfred, b. 6 Jan., 1858; is unmar.; residence, Newtonville, Mass. 8. Frances Eliza, b. 12 Apr., 183 1; d. 15 July, 1854. 9. Anna Maria, b. 18 Feb., 1833. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Josiah. Josiah Brackett was born in 1789, in Dedham; was a minister of the M. E. church; later a dealer in leather; married in 18 19, Eliza B. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 497 Dadley, born in 1802, died in 1890, daughter of lyemuel Cox Dadley and wife, Eliza Cox, of Charlestown, Mass.; he died in 1873. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Mary Ann, d. in infancy. 2. Eliza B., mar. Dr. M. K. Mayo, dentist. 3. Sarah, d. in infancy. 4. Susannah, b. in 1828; mar. A. R. Fox. 5. Love L,., b. in 1830; mar. Israel Adams. 6. Josiah Newell, b. 1832; unmar.; was a soldier in the Union army during the civil war. 7. John Iv., b. in 1834; d. in 1869. 8. Sarah Bullard, b. in 1836; mar. A. P. Lovejoy; d. in 1876. 9. Caroline Augusta, b. in 1838. 10. John Quincy^ Adams, b. in 1836, in Charlestown, Mass.; resides in Woburn; is a dealer in leather; mar. (ist) Anna Baxter who is dec; (2nd) Abbie Wentworth who is dec; (3d) Abbie Steele. Issue: By wife Anna Baxter: 1st. Harry B., b. in 1865. 2nd. Edward Q., b. in 1867; mar. Edna Davis; has son Philip Iv.. b. in 1895. 3d. George, who is dec. By wife Abbie Steele: 4th. Quincy A., b. in 1885. FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Charles N. Charles N. Brackett was born in 1796, in Dedham; married in 1825, Eucy Gay, born in 1801, died in 1893; he died in 1879. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Charles Newell, b. i Feb., 1826. See family 39. 2. Georgiana, b. 5 Feb., 1828; d. 9 Aug., 1878; mar. i Nov., 1853, Harvey James. Issue: 1st. Dau., who d. in infancy. 2nd. Georgianna Helen, b. 25 Jan., 1856, in Newton; mar. in 1893, Rev. Mr. Manuel Marin; d. 14 Apr., 1901. Issue: I. Helen Georgianna, b. 10 Sept., 1894, in Barcelona, Spain. 3. Gilbert R., b. 9 July, 1833. See family 40. 4. Theodore Eyman, b. 23 Oct., 1829; mar. 30 Oct., 1861, Eliza A. Heywood; served in ist Mass. vol. cav.; d. 26 Dec, 1863, at Warrenton, Va. No issue. 5. Henry, b. 30 Sept., 1831. See family 41. 6. A. Caroline, b. 8 Aug., 1835; mar. 18 Nov., 1886, E. Henry Greenwood; resides in Newton. No issue. 7. Mary E., b. 13 Apr., 1837, in Newton, Mass.; d. i Dec, 1893; mar. 25 Jan., i860, Charles B. Lancaster, b. 7 Jan., 1837; home, in Newton. Issue: 1st. Helen Lancaster, b. 8 Apr., 1861; mar. 12 Jan., 1881, Charles Peter Clark, b. 12 Sept., 1858, son of Charles Peter and wife, Caroline Tyler; home, in Newton Center, Mass.; children, Lancaster P., b. 22 Dec, 1882; Edward L-, b. 29 Mar., 1884; Tyler, b. i Mar., 1891; Priscilla and Elizabeth, b. 20 Jan., 1900. 498 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2nd. Walter Brackett, b. ii May, 1863; is a physician in Bos- ton; mar. Emma Winter; child, Julia E., b. 31 Mar., 1896. 3d. Alice L., b. 15 July, 1866; mar. Dr. William B. Coley; home, in New York city; children, Bradley L., b. 23 Dec, 1893; Malcolm, b. 29 Nov., 1896; d. 23 Sept., 1901. 4th. Mabel L., b. 20 Jan., 1868; mar. Sidney Harwood; home, in Newton, Mass.; children, Gretchen, b. 4 May, 1891, Bartlett, b. ij Feb., 1893; Rosalind, b. 3 Nov., 1896. 5th. Elizabeth L., b. 21 Sept., 1869. 8. George F., b. 11 Apr., 1839. See family 42. 9. Maria Louise, b. 4 Mar., 1841. FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 8. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Ebenezer, Isaac. Isaac Brackett was born March 22, 1788, in Weston, Mass.,1 where he followed farming; was pound-keeper for many years, held several minor town offices and was selectman in 1823-4-5-6; married (intention published December 13, 1817), Keziah Webber Main, of Cambridge; resided in Cambridge in 1850; died in Weston December 27, 1858. Issue: 1. Martha, b. 29 Apr., 1819. 2. Emeline, b. 11 Feb., 1821; d. in Weston, 5 Dec, 1843. 3. Mariam, b. 21 Apr., 1823; d. 30 July, 1872, in W^eston. 4. Keziah Eliza, b. 23 Mar., 1825; d. 14 Nov., 1882, in Weston. 5. Isaac Franklin, b. 11 Apr., 1832; d. in 1889. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 8. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, ^ Ebenezer, Henry G. I Henry Gay Brackett was born April 19, 1799, in Weston; name changed from Michael to Henr5% in 1838; was a shoemaker; removed to Boston, thence to Waltham, Mass., where he died Nov^ember 23, 1878: married April 16, 1828, Elizabeth Goodhue, born April 3, 181 1, died June 20, 1880, daughter of Samuel and wife, Elizabeth Blunt, of Newbur5^port, Mass. Issue: 1. Maria Augusta, b. 20 July, 1830; mar. Otis Cobb; home, in Bradford, Mass. No issue. 2. Charles Augustus, b. 7 Feb., 1832; is a manufacturer of paper boxes at Newtonville, Mass.; has resided in Weston, Waltham, Bos- ton and West Newton, Mass., in the order named; mar. 27 June, 1855, Sophia R. Whitney, b. 25 May, 1835, d. 25 Nov., 1893, dau. of Nathan and wife, Lydia Viles, of Lincoln and Waltham. Issue: 1st. Ellen Louisa, b. 12 Mar., 1857. 2nd. Mabel Maria, b. 25 Nov., 1859; mar. 7 Dec, 1887, Chas. M. Stephen; home, in Newtonville. 3. Sarah Elizabeth, b. 10 Dec, 1840; mar. Albert F. Arnold; home, in Providence, R. I. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 499 FAMILY NO. 21. From Family No. lo. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, William. William Brackett was born October 9, 1785, in Sudbury, Mass.; removed to Littleton, N. H., in 1799, where he continued to reside until his death December 7, 1859; was a merchant; member of the Congregational church; in politics, a Federalist until Jackson became president; town clerk from 18 14 to 1826, selectman in 181 7, and representative in legislature in 1819-20. Married February 10, 181 1, Loraine Campbell, born June 12, 1791, died May 11, 1874, daughter of Hector Campbell, of Chester, Mass. Issue: 1. William C, b. i Oct., 1812. See family 43. 2. Cephas, b. 20 Jan., 1816; never mar.; always lived in L^ittle- ton; was brigade quartermaster in 6th brigade, 2nd div. N. H. mili- tia; first lieutenant in Governor's guards. Fourth company, appointed in 1836; was stage-line proprietor, a successful business man; acquired a very comfortable fortune which he possessed at the time of his death, 3 May,. 1899. 3. lyaura, b. 11 Jan., 1819; mar. in 1843, Dr. Timothy Haynes, b. 5 Sept., 1808, d. 28 June, 1883; son of David and wife, Rebecca Bailey; resided in Concord, N. H., where she d. 2 Mar., 1887. Issue: Alice R., b. 25 Jan., 1844, who mar. Wm. H. Stevens; home, in Boston; William B. who is dec; Nellie S. and Elizabeth B. who reside in Boston; Charles G., d. young. 4. Charles W., b. 8 June, 1822. See family 44. 5. George S., b. 29 May, 1828; d. 19 June, 1828. 6. Caroline Adelia, b. 4 Nov., 1831; is dec; mar. 11 Oct., 1855, Henry Lowell Tilton, merchant and banker in Littleton, b. 3 May, 1828, in Danville, Vt., son of Joseph and wife, Sally Tilton (second cousins) of Danville, Vt., and Littleton, was presidential elector in 1880. Issue: 1st. Laura Isabella, b. 6 Sept., 1858; d. 28 Feb., 1876. 2nd. George Henry, b. 3 Nov., i860; mar. 7 June, 1883, Cora W. Frye, b. 15 Apr., i860, in Waterford, Vt., dau. of Joseph S.; resides in Littleton; business is real estate. Issue: I. George Henry, b. 29 Mar., 1891. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 10. Descent: Richard, John, Hbenezer, Samuel, William, Cephas. Cephas Brackett was born September 21, 1789, in Littleton; mar- ried April II, 18 16, Lucy Livermore, born September 29, 1792; died January 20, 1867; he died June 6, 1863. Issue: 1. Lucy, b. 24 Apr., 1817; d. 18 Oct., 1824. 2. Martha Ann, b. 14 Dec, 1819; mar. George W. Douse. 3. Mary L., b. 2 Mar., 1823; mar. Benjamin H. Cook, of Hyde Park. 4. Cephas H., b. 19 Jan., 1826. See family 45. 6. Albert, b. 20 Apr., 1828. See family 46. 500 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. lo. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Sewall. Sewall Brackett was born October 19, 1799, in Sudbury, Mass.; resided in Waterford, Vt., in Littleton, N. H., from 1832 to 1844; died April 2, 1877; married August 4, 1825, Elvira Bonney, born in lyittleton, March 14, 1805. Issue: 1. William Henry, b. 6 June, 1826; d. 18 Sept., 1826. 2. William H., b. 8 July, 1827. See family 47. 3. Sewall B., b. 15 Jan., 1829. See family 48. 4. Franklin B. See family 49. 5. Dean Conant, killed in 1847, while coasting. 6. Mary Ann, b. in Littleton; resides in Boston. FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 10. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Samuel G. Samuel G. Brackett was born September 10, 1802, in Sudbury, Mass.; was a merchant; resided in Barnet and St. Johnsbury, Vt., and in other places; died December 14, 1859. Married January i, 1827, Amanda Fairbanks, born March 8, 1803, in Plymouth, N. H., died March 19, 1862, in Waltham, Mass., daughter of Rev. Mr. Drury Fairbanks, of Littleton. Issue: 1. Mary A. A., b. 30 Jan., 1828; d. 22 Aug., 1868, in Cohasset, Mass.; mar. 17 Feb., 1853, Dr. Fayette Jewett, b. i Aug., 1824, in Newbury, Vt., son of Calvin and wife, Sally Parker, graduate of University of Vermont, in 1848, and of Bowdoin college in 1850, went to Asiatic Turkey as a medical miissionary, died in Liverpool, Eng., 31 May, 1862, from strangulation owing to a peculiar condition of, or growth in, the stomach; only one case was at the time known in Europe. Issue: 1st. Mary Amelia, b. 16 July, 1854, in Marsovan, Asia Minor; d. 26 July, 1854. 2nd. Henry Martyn, b. 8 July, 1855, in Focet, Asia Minor; U. S. consul at Sivas, Asia Minor, from 1886 to 1892; resides in Maiden, Mass. 3d. Milo Augustus, b. 27 Oct., 1857, ^^ Sivas, Asia Minor, where for several years since 1892, he was U. S. consul; mar. 4 Sept., 1897, Fanny Powers Dudley. 4th. Susie Sophia, b. 2 Aug., i860, in St. Johnsbury, Vt.; d. 22 Aug., i860. 2. Samuel A., b. 19 Dec, 1829. See family 50. 3. Elmore F., b. 26 May, 1839. See family 51. FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 11. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, John, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born about 1800, in East Sudbury now Wayland, Mass. He removed to Clarendon, Vt.; with him in the same town lived his brother John, who is buried in Plattsburg, N. Y., EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 501 where resided another brother, Josiah; before removing to Vermont the brothers for a time had resided in Cambridge, Mass.; died in 1851; was a farmer; married in 1826, Sallie Smith, of Clarendon, Vt., who died in 1887. Issue: 1. John de T., b. in 1835. See family 52, 2. Eliza, b. in 1837; d. in 1869. 3. Aurick S., b. 31 Jan., 1846. See family 53. 4. Sarah, b. in 1849; d. in 1893. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 11. Descent: Richard, John, Kbenezer, Samuel, John, Josiah. Josiah Brackett was born in East Sudbury (now Wayland), Mass., about 1806; removed to Vermont, thence to Plattsburg, N. Y., where he engaged in the wholesale bakery business; died March 6, 1840; married February 28, 1828, Mary Sperry, born October 23, 1808, died November 30, 1845, in New Medford, Conn., at the home of her uncle, Riley Peet; was eldest child of Anson Joseph Sperry, born September 8, 1784, in New Medford, Conn., died February 17, 1830, in Plattsburg, a lawyer, and wife, Euna Peet (his cousin), born November 5, 1781, in Manchester, Vt.,,died October 29, 1810, daugh- ter of Samuel W., and wife, Lucy Bostwick. By her family it was thought that she had married beneath her as her father was one of the most prominent lawyers of the country, while her husband was a baker. He failed in his business shortly before his death, leaving his widow but little. Upon his death she went to New York city with three children and opened a select school, which she taught until six months before she died. The story is that she had a hard life, was compelled to give music lessons to support the family. In 1905, there lived in Plattsburg a person who remembered Josiah Brackett; when asked questions relative to his old cronie's habits, he had nothing to say further than that he knew him as "Brackett" and "used to go fishing with him." Issue: 1. Lucy L., b. 29 Apr., 1829; d. 30 May, 1891; mar. Henry M. Beals, of Avon, Mass., who d. 27 Dec, 1901. Had one son, Henry Walter; resided on Hancock street, in Quincy, Mass. 2. Mary Matilda, b. 14 Jan., 1831; d. 7 Oct., 1848; mar, in Jan. 1848, Chester Goodsell, innkeeper in New York city in 1848; later a confectioner in Elizabethport, N. J., b. 16 May, 1820, d. in 1867, son of Homer and wife, Abigail Kingsley. Issue: 1st. Marj^ A., b. 7 Oct., 1848, in New York city; from age of 2 years lived with father's relatives, from age of 18 years in the family of her uncle, Edward R. Brackett; mar. 9 June, 1872, George E. Barnum, farmer in New Milford (P. O. Northville), Conn., b. 6 Aug., 1846, son of Garry and wife, Susan Ferguson, of Brookfield, Conn. 3. Josiah, b. in Nov., 1832; d. 7 Apr., 1833. 4. Edward Raymond, b. 21 Dec, 1835; mar. Abbie Miranda Man- chester, of Westport, Conn.; resided in Brockton, Mass.; d. 8 Apr., 1900. Issue: 1st. Calvin Ellsworth, b. 18 May, 1861, in Brockton, Mass.; mar. 4 Oct., 1883, Fanny Cushman Foye, of Weymouth, Mass., b. 25 June, i860; he and his father were salesmen for F. B. Washburn & Co., confectioners, of Brockton; d. 3 May, 1894. Issue: 502 BRACKETT GENEALOGY I Maud Ellsworth, b. 19 Aug., 1884. II, Avis Raymond, b. 28 Sept., 1886. 5. Anson S., b. 4 May, 1838; d. in July, 1863. As accounts per- taining to his life and death are conflicting and interesting, they will be given at length. His mother's sister, L,ucy, mar. Isaac B. Kirt- land, a cotton merchant in Mississippi and a banker in Memphis, Tenn. About the year 1858, she and her husband visited her rela- tives in New England and New York, and Anson S. Brackett returned with them to Memphis. Upon the commencement of the war he went into the Confederate army. As shown by the report of the War Department his service was — Enlisted 21 May, 1861, at Nashville, Tenn., as a corporal in co. H, 7th Tenn. vol. inf., C. S. A., and was discharged Sept. 5, 1861, on surgeon's certificate of disability. Enlisted 3 Jan., 1862, at Camp Cheatam as a private in co. G, 4th Tenn. vol. cav., C. S. A., and was killed 2 June, 1863, near Cumber- land, Md. The last letter his brother or sister received from him brought the news that his intention was to go into the Confederate army; they had heard that he had married a wealthy lady, but had no further informa- tion concerning him or his of a reliable character. The writer with a view of learning if he had left sur\aving any children, endeavored to correspond with some of his comrades in arms. A letter to the com- mander of a post at Nashville, brought a promise of aid; the corres- pondent advertised in "The Veteran" and soon the writer had the facts which served his purposes. It appears that an Anson S. (H. S.) Brackett who had an uncle in Memphis, was killed by another Confederate soldier near Columbia, Tenn., in July, 1863. A letter was received dated July i, 1906, from Mr. R. K. Estes, R. F. T). No. 10, Columbia, Tenn., which reads — "Mr. H. S. Brackett came to my house in the fall of 1862, sick with consumption and staid six months. He was a soldier, belonged to Forrest's cavalry, Stani's brigade. He claimed to be from Mem- phis, that he had an uncle there. He was a man 35 years old, small stature, light complexion, sandy hair; claimed to be unmarried. He was killed in July, 1863, in a personal difficulty concerning his charac- ter, by another soldier by the name of Saddath (or Sudith). Brackett was well educated and a perfect gentleman. I brought home his corpse and buried it in the family graveyard." The entries upon which the report of the War Department is based, were perhaps made months after the death of Brackett and upon the vaguest rumors relative to matters connected with it. Starns' brigade was not in Maryland during the war. Brackett had not been with his regiment for six months at the time he was killed. Perhaps it was that being a northern man he had so resented a charge of indifference or^treachery to the cause he was fighting for, that a resort to arms was made then and there by him and his opponent, with fatal results as to himself. FAMILY NO. 27. From Family No. 12. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Solomon, Josiah P. Josiah Parkhurst Brackett was born June 16, 1797, in Natick, Mass. When a young man he lost his left hand by the discharge of a EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 603 gun; his nerve and self control were shown by his refusing to be blind- folded or bound, as the custom was then in amputating; he underwent the operation without moving a muscle or uttering a sound though greatly weakened by the loss of blood. Was never physically strong, of quiet retiring disposition, of firmness in conviction, and strict blame- less life. Never joined a church but believed unquestionably the Bible as he read it, and was essentially a Congregationalist. Led a very quiet home life; not being well enough to do active business, raised vegetables, did miscellaneous work in the bakery, and was a surveyor of wood and lumber. Seldom went from his home, even to the vil- lages near by, and never rode in the cars. The early death of his wife was probably the reason for his leading a secluded life. Resided in Framingham; died in 1866. Married in 1837, Susan Edmonds, who died in August, 1839, daughter of Jonathan and wife, lyUcy Nourse, of Framingham, Mass. lyUcy Nourse was direct descendant, sixth generation, from Rebecca Nourse executed as a witch in Salem, Mass. Issue: 1. Solomon H., b. 25 Sept., 1838. See family 54. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 12. Descent: Ricliard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Solomon, Amos. Amos Brackett was born about 1804, in Framingham, Mass.; about 1830 he lost a valuable horse, and believing that those who doc- tored it, did not understand their business, he said that he would become his own veterinarian, that no one but himself should ever pre- scribe for a horse of his. He procured the latest works on the science and qualified himself for the practice. At first he refused to doctor any horses except his own, but departed from this course through the persuasion of those who needed his servnces and knew his skill; he soon had a very extensive practice, had large barns filled with patients, valuable horses. About 1850 he removed from Nobscot to Worcester where he carried on his practice, and where he resided until his death — estate administered in July, 1866. Married Almira Morse. Issue: 1. Susan Mary, b. about 1833. 2. Edwin A., b. about 1831. 3. Gilbert, b. about 1835; was a veterinarian; died from inocula- tion of some disease of horses. 4. Frederick, b. about 1837. 5. George H., b. about 1840; d. while a young man. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 29. From Family No. 12 A. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Eben- ezer, lycmuel, Lemuel, De Witt C. DeWitt Clinton Brackett was born October 9, 181 2, in Water- town, Mass.; a broker in Boston; for some years resided in Newton; died August 26, 1874. Married April 26, 1855, Eliza Ann Gushing, 504 BRACKETT GENEALOGY born June 17, 1825, daughter of Jonathan and wife, Ehza Ann Tim- son, of Boston. Issue: 1. Frederick Harrison, b. 11 Mar., 1856, in Boston; a chiropodist in Boston; home, in Revere; mar. 7 May, 1877, Annie Maria Con- drey, b. 17 Jan., i860, dau. of William of Hudson, N. J. 2, Emma Frances, b. 20 Nov., 1857; mar. Frederick A. Kincaid, of Dorchester, Mass. FAMILY NO. 30. From Family No. 13. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Ebenezer, Eemuel, Timothy N., Dana F. Dana Fitch Brackett was born September 3, 1834, in Guilford, Vt.; retired mechanic in Brattleboro, Vt.; removed from Guilford to Brat- tleboro in i860; married September 11, i860, Lucie Taylor, born May 20, 1838, daughter of Joseph and wife, Belinda Neatherhead, of Guilford. Issue: 1. Wilford, b. 14 Aug., 1864; cashier in Peoples bank in Brattle- boro; mar. i Aug., 1888, Bertha M. Hines. Issue: 1st. Roger Arnold, b. 15 Mar., 1895. 2. IvUcie Isabel, b. 12 June, 1870; mar. 19 Apr., 1897, Dennison Cowles. Issue: 1st. Dennison Brackett, b. 10 Feb., 1898. FAMILY NO. 3L From Family No. 13. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Ebenezer, Eemuel, Timothy N., Fredric N. Fredric Nichols Brackett was born October 6, 1835, in Green River, Vt.; has resided in Brattleboro, Vt., Methuen, Mass., and Manchester, N. H., in the order named; is a dealer in horses in Man- chester; married May 8, i860, Maverett Simonds, born October 13, 1842, died December 22, 1891, daughter of James H. and wife, Elsie A. Foster, of Brattleboro. Issue: 1. Frank H., b. 6 Aug., 1861; mar. in 1886, Eaura Cook; resides in Nashua, N. H. Issue: 1st. Mollie, b. 13 Feb., 1888, in Brattleboro. 2nd. Guy B., b. 6 Sept., 1891, in Brattleboro. 2. Charles A., b. 5 Dec, 1865; mar. in 1898, Ella Ellis; resides in Brattleboro. 3. Harrie G., b. 3 Oct., 1870; mar. in 1893, Clara Hacker; resides in Methuen. Issue: 1st. Gladys, b. in 1896, in Methuen. 2nd. Helen B., b. in 1898, in Methuen. 4. Edward F., b. 5 July, 1872; resides in Methuen. FAMILY NO. 32. From Family No. 14. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Nathaniel, Oilman. Oilman Brackett was born December 5, 18 16, in Newton Center, Mass.; always lived in Newton where he was a dealer in provisions; died November 16, 1899. Married March 7, 1844, Caroline Russell, I EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 505 born January 2, 1822, died August 18, 1891, daughter of Jeremiah and wife, Roxana Barnard, of Watertown, Mass. Issue: 1. William Russell, b. i Aug., 1845; mar. Cora Snow; resides in Newton. Issue: 1st. Oilman Snow, d. when about 6 years old. 2nd. Ruth Snow, b. 3 Feb., 1893. 2. Willard G., b. i Aug., 1845. See family 56. 3. Ellery Canning, b. 24 Mar., 1856; d. 2 May, 1868. FAMILY NO. 33. From Family No. 14. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel. Nathaniel Brackett was born about 1822; during his life he resided continuously in Newton, Mass.; a farmer, and later a dealer in meats in company with his brother Oilman; died July i, 1877. Married Abigail Wilder, born May 16, 1825, died December 10, 1898, daughter of Joseph and wife, Ruth Clark, of Sterling and Lancaster, Mass. Issue: 1. Minnie M., b. 30 Sept.. 1858. 2. Elliott Gray, b. 6 Apr., i860; a physician in Boston; graduate of Harv-ard Medical school, class of 1886; assistant surgeon, Children's hospital; instructor, Harvard Medical school; member of Massachu- setts Medical society, American Medical association, and American Orthopedic association. Mar. 17 Jan., 1901, Katharine F. Pedrick, dau. of William R. and wife, Elinor B. Simmons, of Lawrence, Mass. No issue. 3. Sarah E., b. 21 May, 1863; mar. Alfred Julian Rowan. Issue: 1st. Helen Hamilton, b. 31 May, 1893. 4. Katharine O., b. 22 Oct., 1867; d. 22 July, 1903; mar. Henry Edson Hersey Whiton. Issue: 1st. Margaret Brackett, b. 14 Sept., 1896. 2nd. Nathaniel Brackett, b. 12 July, 1903. FAMILY NO. 34. From Family No. 15. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, George, Edwin. Edwin Brackett was born January 17, 1814, in Eynn, Mass.; was a tanner, resided in Walpole, Mass., and Rochester, Vt.; died April 28, 1864. Married in 1835, Mary Brown Dodge, born in 1814, died in 1854, daughter of Peter, of Salem, Mass. Issue: 1. Mary Ellen, b. in 1836; mar. John W. Call; d. in 1870. 2. Edwin F. A., b. in 1838; d. in 1895; served in civil war in 50th Mass. vol. inf.; was mar.; children, Mary; Samuel; Elizabeth; Edwin; Anna; George; Walter. 3. William H., b. in 1840; mar. Nettie Chrittenden; resides in Michigan; served in civil war in loth Vt. vol.; has dau. Anna. 4. Samuel P., b. in 1842 in Walpole, Mass.; removed to Lynn, thence to Leominster, Mass., where he resides and is a dealer in leather; served in 40th Mass. vol. inf., from 1862 to 1865; mar. in 1874, Clara A. Chaffin, b. in 1848, dau. of Nathan and wife, Abbie Richardson, of Acton, Mass. No issue. 506 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 35. From Family No. 15. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, George, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born March 27, 1822, in I^ynn, Mass.; mar- ried (ist) July 18, 1845, Martha Briggs, is deceased; (2nd) March 20, 1865, Catharine J. Stone, of Norfolk, Va. Died August 23, 1894. Issue: 1. Caroline A., who mar. Donald D. Smith; home, in Springfield, Mass. 2. Frank, is dec. 3. Fred, resides in Cincinnati, O. By wife Catharine J. Stone: 4. Eugene, is dec. 5. Frank Stuart, is dec. 6. Blanch Irene. 7. J. Maude, mar. Arthur J. Wilson; home, in Chelsea, Mass. Issue: 1st. Retta Louise, b. 30 Oct., 1894. 8. Etta Maye. 9. IvOtta Belle. 10. Charles Stone, b. 19 Oct., 1881. FAMILY NO. 36. From Family No. 16. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Rufus, Henry. Henry Brackett was born June 16, 1812, in Eynn, Mass.; died September i, 1866; was a dealer in leather; married June 24, , Sarah Holden, born June 18, 1831, died June 25, 1904, daughter of Thomas and wife, Mary Jewett, of Boston, Mass. Issue: 1. Frederick H., b. 13 May, 1854, in Newton, Mass.; is a whole- sale grocer in Boston, Mass. 2. Thomas H., b. 21 Sept., 1858, in Newton; was a stationer on Pearl street, Boston; d. in July, 1905; mar. 30 Nov., 1887, Frances Putnam Robinson, b. 14 July, 1873, dau. of George Irving Rob- inson and wife, Sarah Louise Smith, of Boston. No issue. 3. Edith W., b. ; mar. Ronald A. Stuart; d. in 1899. No issue. 4. Luther M., mar. Hellen Tappan; resides in Boston; has chil- dren. FAMILY NO. 37. From Family No. 16. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Rufus, Rufus. Rufus Brackett was born December 15, 1824; went to California in 1849; engaged in mining for a short time, when he settled in Ben- icia, Cal., where he became a merchant as partner of Jabez Hatch, auctioneer, of Boston; they sold their business in 1859, went to Boston in September, 1859; returned to California in i860. At Pacheco, Hatch and Brackett purchased an interest in the store of Hook, oldest brother of the wife of Brackett; in 1872, sold his interest in the store and removed to ranch, the property of his wife, in Gravland, EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 607 Cal.; in 1887, removed to Martinez, Cal., where he died August 15, 1889. Married January 24, 1861, Amanda Hook, born April 8, 1842, daughter of William Hook and wife, Miranda E. Brown, of Hook- ston, Cal. Mrs. Brackett resides in Concord, Cal. Issue: 1. Mary Josephine, b. 18 Nov., 1861, in Pacheco, Contra Costa CO., Cal.; d. 2 May, 1882, at Gravland ranch. 2. Grace Amy, b. 8 Feb., 1863, in Pacheco; mar. 15 Jan., 1887, George A. Putnam, son of John and wife, Sophie S. Issue: 1st. George Blalock, b. 7 May, 1888, in Walla Walla, Wash. 2nd. Grace Belle, b. 4 May, 1899, at Gravland ranch. 3d. Marian B., b. 22 Feb., 1901, at Gravland ranch in Contra Costa CO., Cal. 4th. John Van Alstine, b. 16 Nov., 1902, at Gravland ranch. 3. Ada Belle, b. 13 Sept., 1864; d. 13 Sept., 1887. 4. Lewis Hatch, b. 24 June, 1866; d. 16 Dec, 1869. FAMILY NO. 38. From Family No. 16. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Rufus, Isaiah W. P. h. Isaiah William Penn lycwis Brackett was born November 25, 1828; is a resident of Brookline, Mass., at No. 50 Pleasant street. Married (ist) June 15, 1859, Catherine Jackson Hall, died July 6, 1874, daughter of Hiram K. and Louise Whitman Hall; (2nd) Janu- ary 29, 1880, lyavinia Maxwell Prescott, daughter of Frederick W. and wife, Emily Maxwell. Issue: 1. Mary Ann Eouise, b. 11 Oct., i860; mar. 23 May, 1888, George A. Patterson; (2nd) Harry Mygatt; home, in South Norwalk, Conn. 2. Kate Hall, b. 19 Dec, 1861. 3. Paul Bishop, b. 16 Mar., 1863; mar. 28 Mar., 1884, Hedeia H. Senter; have one daughter. FAMILY NO. 39. From Family No. 18. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Charles N., Charles N. Charles Newell Brackett was born February i, 1826, in Newton, Mass.; was a garden farmer in Newton; died January 3, 1899, in Watertown, Mass.; for twenty years was chairman of the Fruit and Vegetable committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural society; mar- ried June 25, 1851, in New York city, Sarah Frances Foster, born May 5, 1827, in Castine, Me., died March i, 1871, in Newton, Mass., daughter of John Mycall Foster and wife, Mary Walker Lawrence, of Bangor, Me. Issue: 1. Sidney Lawrence, b. 11 Oct., 1852, in Newton, Mass.; artist, animal painter, in Newton; for a time followed a commercial life, then fitted himself for his profession, a pupil of the late John B. Johnston, and of Frederick P. Vincent portrait painter of Boston; also a student in the Boston Art museum; excels as a painter of animals, in particu- lar of pets — kittens; these he has pictured in their lovable acts, winning attitudes and mischievous pranks. Some of his best productions are entitled, "At Play"; "A Happy Family"; "Three Little Kittens"; ''Little Philosophers." Mar. 24 June, 1879, in Newton, Hattie 508 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Boyd Mackmaster, b. ii Mar., 1861, dau. of Hugh Boyd Mack- master and wife, Mary Elizabeth Johnson, of Charlestown, Mass. No issue. 2. Robert Apthorp, b. 25 Jan., 1857; mar. Jennie Hayes of Boston. 3. Grace Webster, b. 27 Sept., i860. 4. Mary EHzabeth, b. i Mar., 1869; d. i May, 1869. FAMILY NO. 40. From Family No. 18. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Charles N., Gilbert R. Rev. Gilbert Robbins Brackett, D. D. was born July 9, 1833, in Newton, Mass.; died November 29, 1902, in Charleston, S. C; was a Presbyterian clergyman and at the time of his death had been pastor of the Second Presbyterian church of Charleston, for thirt3^-one years. Scarlet fever, with which he was afflicted at the age of ten years, left him a legacy of miserable health; with him for years, living was a struggle against death. His search for health was, perhaps, the means of his finding that field of labor for which he was peculiarly fitted by his gifts for zealous work, for constancy in purpose and of cheerfulness of disposition, that won hearts to his cause and many friends and admirers of himself. At an early age he made choice of the ministry as a profession. Delicate health alone barred his path; though there were other obsta- cles along the waj^, these he surmounted; they never caused him to forego his purpose. In his early school days at Waltham, Mass., he broke down under the strain. Yielding to the advice of friends he gave up his intention of studying for the ministry and commenced the study of civil engineering. One month of the course at Rensellaer institute at Troy, N. Y., demonstrated his ph5^sical unfitness to take it; his frail health could not withstand the requirements for the prepa- ration for the profession. A week's employment in a Boston counting house quelled all desire he may have had for a commercial life, even with a prospect of $10,000 a year; in preference he would choose "a literary profession with poverty," he wTote in his diary. Notwithstanding the misery which the confinement and labor of a student's life meant to him he resolved on a "college education or die." For three years he attended academies and in the fall of 1853 entered the freshman class of Amherst (Mass.) college with the result that before the year was ended his physician advised him to quit col- lege and study forever. For a year he worked in the store of his brother Henry in Boston. In April, 1855, he went west, to Chicago, seeking employment. "The journey was full of mishaps, accidents, disappointments, and experiences wdth rascals, all ending with his sickness and a forced return home . " He had a fondness — a talent for music; his fingers were so short and hands so small that he could not span an octave; — "fingers were all thumbs and stiff-jointed besides," his sister Georgiana said. Defects of nature this determined and persistent man could overcome or remedy; his fingers he lengthened by straining and pulling, by a course of digital gymnastics, until he could span an octave, and there- EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 509 upon faithfully practiced day after day for hours at a time until he became a proficient performer. This man, whose soul's aspiration was to become a minister, had written in his diary, perhaps as a rule of observance, the following from Goethe: "If thou art anything Keep still in silence; All will work out well. For place him wheresoe'er you will The real man will always tell." This man who thought the better course was to "keep still in silence" as "the real man will always tell," could, in his younger days, hardly utter in public a coherent sentence. "His native diffi- dence," reads the Charleston Presbytery tribute to the memory of the Rev. G. R. Brackett, "made speaking in public excruciating torture which often paralyzed him into forgetting carefully written prayers and addresses and even the lyord's prayer. His agony was unspeak- able; but he persevered until he was able to speak and pray fluently with little embarrassment." In 1856, he made a five-months' voyage to South America; he returned greatly improved in health and resumed his practice on the piano. In the fall of 1858, his intention was to go to Texas to teach school; the friend who offered him a school in Texas removed to New Jersey and oflered him a school there. To New Jersey he started. At a wharf in Boston was a ship bound for Savannah, Ga. Yielding to an impulse this man of persistence in purpose engaged passage for Savannah. The next morning he was too late to get aboard; with a row boat he overtook the ship while getting out to sea, and on Janu- ary 23, 1859, he stepped foot on the land where was cast his lot thence- forth, the Sunny South. He was still in search of a school; he found none in Savannah. One was offered him in Stark, Florida; en route to accept, he was induced to take a school in Fernandina, Florida. While there he became a member of the Presbyterian church, having been theretofore united with the Congregational church. The pastor of the church in Fernandina offered to teach him theology privately. To this he at once agreed. Shortly after he entered Columbia seminary; "had come there to die," a fellow student said. He took regular exercise for his health, practiced with dumbbells, took morning baths and walked two or three miles daily. And to the woods he went every day to practice elocutionary exercises to strengthen his voice and, perhaps, to do a little stump speaking. Never was there a man so modest but that he can speak amidst the stumps; it is there one can begin to shake off his diffidence. In 1862, he was licensed to preach and supplied churches that year; was at Unity church. Rowan county, N. C, for some months from June, 1863; was ordained May 14, 1864, and became pastor of Third Creek church in Rowan county, N. C. It is proper to state that soon after his graduation from the seminary in 1862, he served a little time in religious work among the Confed- erate state troops from N. C. June 5, 1868, he became pastor of Scion church, Wimisboro, S. C, and in May, 1871, became pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in Charleston. In 1877, Davidson col- 510 BRACKETT GENEALOGY i lege, N. C, conferred upon him the honorary degree of doctor of divinity. By devotion to his duties he endeared himself to the people; through his constant efforts, particularly his able and carefully pre- pared sermons, the church grew in numbers and popularity until the measure of his success full}- gratified his ambition. He earned the love and respect that were shown him in life and paid to his memory after his death. It was his lot to be in the South upon the commence- ment of the fratricidal strife. Little can one imagine the intensity of his feelings, of his extreme sorrow, at the catastrophe to the nation. His work was the ministry, to help care for the suffering, and this he performed. It is not to be wondered at that he was loved by those whose dangers, sufferings, and misfortunes he had shared. Married December 2, 1862, Teresa Louise Newman, born September 28, 1841, daughter of Joseph and wife, Joanna Burke, of Baltimore, Md. Issue: 1. Richard N., b. 14 Sept., 1863. See family 57. 2. Helen Louise, b. 3 May, 1867; d. 8 July, '1868. 3. Gertrude Isabel, b. 5 Nov., 1869; mar. 3 Jan., 1900, Albert Brackett Fitzgerald, a farmer, b. 27 Sept., 1865, son of Capt. Thomas H. and wife, Mary Ann Newman, of Baltimore, and Somerset co., Md.; their mothers are half-sisters; his middle name is for her father, given him because of the esteem in which Dr. Brackett was held by his parents. Though b. in Winnsboro, she lived in Charleston, S. C, from babyhood to marriage and since has resided on the Manokin river, near Princess Anne in Somerset co., Md. Issue: 1st. Gilbert Brackett, b. 6 Dec, 1900, in Charleston, S. C. 2nd. Mary Louise, b. 19 Apr., 1902, in Somerset co., Md. 3d. Charlotte Newman, b. 10 Dec, 1904, in Somerset co., Md. FAMILY NO. 4L From Family No. 18. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Charles N., Henry. Henry Brackett was born September 30, 1831, in Newton, Mass.; was a dealer in provisions in Newton, where he died July i, 1892; married April 2, 1868, Mrs. Eliza A. Brackett, nee He5^wood, born August 20, 1838, daughter of Abel B. and wife, Elizabeth Lawrence, of Concord, N. H. Issue: 1. Marian Heywood, b. in March, 1869; d. in Jul}^, 1869. 2. Henr}' Heywood, b. 27 Apr., 1870. 3. Alcie Gay, b. 11 Mar., 1872. 4. Paul Lawrence, b. 30 Mar., 1877; mar. 23 July, 1892, Ella Boardman; resides in Newton. 5. Ralph Theodore, b. 11 Nov., 1881. FAMILY NO. 42. From Family No. 18. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Charles N., George F. George Franklin Brackett was born in Newton, Mass., April 11, 1838; was a gardener in Newton, where he died October 30, 1876; mar- ried January 7, 1874, Frances A. Shapleigh, born April 29, 1847, EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 511 daughter of Charles and wife, Elizabeth J. Corbett, of Newton. Issue: 1. Wallace Clark, b. lo Nov., 1874; mar. Florence E. Barkers- resides in Melrose, Mass. Issue: 1st. Phyllis, b. 30 Sept., 1899. 2. George Shapleigh, b. 6 Aug., 1876; is a mechanical engineer; resides in Melrose, Mass.; served in co. L,, 5th U. S. vol. inf., for 9 months during the Spanish war. FAMILY NO. 43. From Family No. 21. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, William, William C. William Campbell Brackett was born October i, 181 2, in Eittle- ton, N. H.; was a merchant; resided in I^ittleton all hisHfe; died Feb- ruary 14, 1863; married January 18, 1842, Julia Ann Ross, born Feb- ruary 9, 1 81 7, died May 15, 1898, daughter of Samuel and wife, Smith, of Bath, N. H. Issue: 1. William R., b. 24 Nov., 1842. See family 58. 2. Edward Dudley, b. 6 Nov., 1845; is a merchant in Kansas city, Mo.; resided in Littleton to 1864; mar. 7 Jan.," 1869, Georgianna A. Hadley, b. 13 Mar., 1846, dau. of James Hadley. Issue: 1st. I. Kate Ross, b. i Jan., 1873; d. 31 Oct., 1874. 2nd. Georgianna, b. 15 June, 1877, in Topeka, Kan.; graduate of Smith college in 1899. 3. Horace, b. 8 May, 1848; d. in June, 1849. 4. Harvey S., b. 22 Dec, 1852. See family 59. FAMILY NO. 44. From Family No. 21. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, William, Charles W. Charles White Brackett was born June 8, 1822, in Littleton; was a merchant; removed to Faribault, Minn.; returned to Littleton to reside where he died January i, 1891. Married November 18, 1846, Lucretia Batchelder iDorn March 12, 1827, died February 20, 1879, daughter of Otis and wife, Lucretia Labaree, of Littleton; married (2nd) Sarah J. Sullivan, born in 1858 in Lisbon, Portugal, daugh- ter of Richard T. Sullivan. Issue: 1. Anna Lauchlen, b. 24 Dec, 1848; is a teacher in St. Mary's school in Concord, N. H. 2. Clara Labaree, b. 15 Nov., 1850; d. 16 Nov., 1852. 3. Carrie Adelia, b. 4 Feb., 1853; mar. 4 Dec, 1884, Henry Mer- rill, b. 9 Aug., 1837, son of John Merrill; resides in Littleton; he is a carriage manufacturer, was a representative in the state legislature of Mass., in 1895-6. Issue: 1st. Richard Brackett, b. 26 Sept., 1886. 2nd. Margaret, b. 15 Dec, 1889. 4. Henry B., b. 25 Sept., 1866. See family 60. FAMILY NO. 45. From Family No. 22. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Cephas, Cephas H. Cephas Henry Brackett was born January 19, 1826, in Brighton, Mass.; was a farmer; died January 21, 1906, in Riverside, Cal.; mar- 512 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ried November i6, 1848, Louisa Thwing Pierce, born February 15, 1826, died November 13, 1896, daughter of Horace and wife, Sally Thwing, of Brighton. Issue: 1, Dexter, b. 3 Nov., 1851, in Newton, Mass.; has resided in Boston since 1872; is a civil engineer; mar. 21 Sept., 1875, Josephine Dame, b. 6 Apr., 1853, dau. of Warren W. and wife, Abigail Rice, of Brighton, Mass. Issue: 1st. Herbert Dexter, b. 18 Sept., 1876; mar. 2 Sept., 1901; Bessie A. Lockwood; resided in Brighton; later in Riverside, Cal. Issue: I. Dorothy Andrea, b. 24 Dec, 1903. FAMILY NO. 46. From family No. 22. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Cephas, Albert. Albert Brackett was born April 20, 1828; resided in Newton, Mass., where he was a merchant; married October 20, 1859, Mary Addie Stone, born May 3, 1829, daughter of Rufus and wife, Adeline Guild, of Ivce, Mass.; he died March 17, 1905, in Florence, Italy. Issue: 1. Albert Clinton, b. 16 June, i860; mar. 29 June, 1897, Florence S. Hoogs. Issue: 1st. Hamilton, b. 17 May, 1892. 2. Arthur Lewis, b. 22 Apr., 1862. 3. Winthrop Stewart, b. 29 Apr,, 1864; mar. 27 Apr., 1899, vSadie E. Shannon; d. 23 Apr., 1901. 4. Kdwin Raymond, b. 8 Dec, 1874. FAMILY NO. 47. From Family No. 23. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Sewall, W^illiam H. William Henry Brackett was born July 8, 1827, in Waterford, Vt.; has resided in Littleton, N. H., Fall River, Mass., and Boston, in which last place he now resides; was a bank cashier, is now retired: married October 11, 1854, Jane Eliza Fish, born May 19, 1832, in Boston, daughter of Henry Hudson Fish and wife, Eliza Ann Glazier, of Fall River, Mass. Issue: 1. Sarah Louisa, b. 2 Jan., 1856; resides in Roxbury, Mass. 2. Charles Glazier, b. 27 June, 1858; mar. Kate Fullington Hig- gins; resides in Roxbury. Issue: 1st. Anne Louise, b. 16 Apr., 1885. 2nd. Charles Henry, b. 18 Jan., 1887. 3. Foster Hodges, b. 9 Jan., 1862; mar. Annie Balch Nason; d. 5 Jan., 1900. Issue: 1st. Jeannie Nason, b. 26 July, 1886. 2nd. Faustine Craig, b. 19 Apr., 1889. 3d. Harold Williams, b. 18 Sept., 1894. 4. Howard, b. 11 Dec, 1868, in Boston, where he resides; is cashier in an insurance office. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 513 FAMILY NO. 48. From Family No. 23. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Sewall, Sewall B. Sewall Baldwin Brackett was born January 15, 1829, in Waterford, Vt.; resided in Fall River, Mass., Baltimore, Md., and Jamaica Plain, Mass., at which latter place he died of heart disease October 13, 1869; married November 30, 1854, at St. Mary's church in Dorchester, Mass., by Rev. Mr. Edward L,. Drowne, to Mary Caroline Richardson, born May 5, 1831, died May 20, 1884, at her residence in Jamaica Plain, daughter of Robert and L,ucretia Badlam, daughter of Edward and wife, Polly Sharp; Robert Richardson was son of Robert and wife, Margaretta, who came from Kelso, Scotland, to America in early married life. Issue: 1. Edward Sharp, b. 4 Sept., 1855, in Fall River, Mass.; d. 9 Aug., 1857. 2. Harry Baldwin, b. 13 Ma}^ 1858, in Fall River; mar. in 1882, Grace Greenhouse Wilkins, dau. of Joseph G.; resides in Boston. Lssue: 1st. Carleton Richardson, b. 13 Jan., 1884, in Eexington, Mass. 3. George Richardson, b. 8 Mar., i860, in Baltimore, Md.; mar. 5 Nov., 1885, Eottie Urann, b. 30 Nov.,, 1863, in Dorchester, Mass., dau. of Ferdinand and wife, Sarah Gardner; resides in Boston. 4. Willie Chapin, b. 6 Sept., 1865, in Roxbury, Mass.; resides in Boston. 5. Sewall C, b. 27 May, 1868. See family 61. FAMILY NO. 49. From Family No. 23. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Sewall, Franklin B. Franklin Bonney Brackett was born in Waterford, Vt.; resided in Boston and Fall Riv^er, Mass.; died in December, 1882; married lyUcy M. Brown. Issue: 1. Annie Stewart, b. 21 Aug., 1856, in Fall River, Mass.; mar. Harvey S. Brackett (see fam. 59, this div.) 2. Frank H., b. 8 Apr., 1859. See family 62. FAMILY NO. 50. From Family No. 24. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samiiel, William, Samuel G., Samuel A. Samuel Augustus Brackett was born December 19, 1829, in St. fohnsbury, Vt.; resided in Boston and Roxbury, Mass., at which lat- ;er place he died February 8, 1900; was a wholesale tea merchant; narried February 19, 1856, Ruble N. Robbins, born April 29, 1834, n Cambridge, Mass., daughter of Rev. Gilbert and wife, Eove I,. Brackett (see fam. 7, this div.), of Keene, N. H. Issue: 1. Winfred A., b. 27 Aug., 1858; resides in Roxbury. 2. Arthur Jewett, b. 2 July, 1863; d. 4 Mar., 1884. 3. Harry Newell, b. 11 Nov., 1868; mar. 14 Oct., 1895, Evaline Strauss; resides in Roxbury, Mass. 514 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 5L From Family No. 24. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Samuel G., Elmore F. Elmore Fairbanks Bracket! was born May 26, 1839, in Waterford, Vt.; is a phj^sician in Boston; has resided in Littleton, N. H., Barnet and St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Grafton, Mass. Married (ist) April 7, 1863, Harriet M. Chambei'lin, born September 17, 1843, in Haverhill, N. H., died July 27, 1870, in Boston, daughter of Charles and wife, Rosan Hoskins, of St. Johnsbur}^ Vt.; (2nd) October i, 1889, Mrs. Frances H. Page, born March 20, 1842, in Derby, Nova Scotia. Issue: 1. Hattie May, b. 4 May, 1868; d. 4 May, 1868. 2. Hattie Maria, b. 27 July, 1870; mar. 10 Nov., 1901, Alfred P. Hall. FAMILY NO. 52. From Family No. 25. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, John, Samuel, John de F. John de Forest Brackett was born in 1835, in St. Albans, Vt.; a druggist in Kansas city. Mo., where he has resided since 1869; mar- ried April 22, 1861, Harriet L. Howard, born August 8, 1842, daugh- ter of Nathan G. and wife, Susan Butterfield, of Rutland, Vt. Issue: 1. Edward de Forest, b. 17 Oct., 1862; mar. 18 May, 1888, Minnie E. Radcliffe, who d. 5 June, 1905. Issue: 1st. Margaret Eaura, b. 28 June, 1898. 2nd. John Radcliffe, b. 9 Apr., 1899. 2. Mary Torrey, b. 27 Dec, 1864. 3. Ernest Howard, b. 8 Oct., 1867; d. in June, 1869. FAMILY NO. 53. From Family No. 25. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, John, Samuel, Aurick S. . Dr. Aurick Smith Brackett was born January 31, 1846, in St. Albans, Vt.; is a well known physician and surgeon of San Francisco, Cal.; a graduate, class of 1882, of Electic Medical college, of New York city. Resided in Mechanicsville and Rutland, Vt., Knoxville, Tenn., Kansas city. Mo., and New York city in the order named. Ser\'ed in civil war as hospital steward in 8th Vermont volunteer infantry from December 19, 1863, to June 28, 1865. Married (ist) in Knoxville, Tenn., December 25, 1869, Adelaide Eavenia de Pue, born November 9, 1845, in Branchville, N. J., died April 8, 1896, daugh- ter of Joshua de Pue and wife, Mary Ann Howell, of Branchville; (2nd) November 25, 1902, Mrs. Dr. Agnes B. Willcox, of San Fran- cisco, born in Homer, Courtland county. New York. Dr. Brackett and his wife are interested in philanthropic and charitable work; she is vice president of "Indo-American Educational Propaganda," hav- ing for its object the benefiting of neglected children of India. Issue: 1. Ethel C, b. in 1873; mar. 6 Mar., 1902, Orrin A. Harthorn. 2. Sibyl, b. and d. in 1881. 3. Roy de Pue, b. in 1888, in San Francisco, Cal. EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 515 FAMILY NO. 54. From Family No. 27. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Solomon, Josiah P., Solomon H. Solomon Hoyt Brackett was born September 25, 1838, in Framing- ham, Mass. Began preparation for college at high school in Saxon- ville, Mass., and completed at Phillips Exeter academy, fitting for sophomore year; graduated at Harvard college in 1862, and received the degree of A. M. in regular course; taught as principal in high schools, in order named, in East Abington, Provincetown, Stoneham, Mt. Woburn, and Eexington, Mass.; in Keene, N. H., for seven years; was appointed in 1875, teacher of science in St. Johnsbury academy, St. Johnsbury, Vt., which position he held for twent3^-five years, to 1900. Witnessed and helped on a great change in teaching of science, specially in laboratory methods; has constructed a great deal of apparatus, has kept in experimental practical touch with discoveries and inventions; needing rest he resigned in 1900 and moved to Cali- fornia; taught physics and chemistry in the high school in San Berna- dino, Cal.; in 1903, taught chemical and physical laboratory work in high school in Redlands, Cal. Married July 21, 1864, Mary A. Thomas, born March 30, 1837, daughter of Jedidiah and wife, Abigail Butler, of Framingham, Mass. Issue: 1. Frank Parkhurst, b. 16 June, 1865; was educated at St. Johns- bury academy and at Dartmouth college; immediately after graduat- ing (1887) he went to California and for six months was connected with the McPherson academy in I^os Angeles, Cal.; from there went to Pomona, to teach a preparatory school in the Congregational church vestry; out of the school grew Pomona college in which he is one of the senior professors; in 1903, took a post-graduate course in higher mathematics at Clark university, Worcester, Mass.; higher mathe- matics have been his specialty. Mar. Lucretia Burdick. 2. Mabel Susan, b. 20 Jan., 1869; mar. 5 July, 1892, Charles Henry Welch; lived in Hardwick, Vt.; removed to Waterloo, la. Issue: 1st. Mildred, b. 3 Mar., 1896. 3. Mary Celeste, b. 7 Aug., 1874; d. 22 Sept., 1902. 4. John Henry, b. 17 Aug., 1876; in 1902 was deputy collector of customs in Vermont. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 55. .From Family No. 15. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, George, George P., George M. George M. Brackett was born January 30, 1836, in Eynn, Mass.; is a laborer in Middleboro, Mass.; married June 17, 1867, Hattie Shaw, born April 25, 1845, daughter of Esther Shaw and wife, Mahala Smith. Issue: 1. Carrie M., b. 10 Aug., 1868; d. 27 Nov., 1888. 2. Hattie A., b. 25 Nov., 1869; d. in infancy. 3. Robert M., b. 25 Oct., 1870; d. in infancy. 516 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 4. Hattie S., b. 19 Dec, 1871; mar. 7 May, 1894, Harry E. Perry; d, II May, 1895. 5. lyillie M,, b. 25 June, 1874; mar. 27 Apr., 1894, William O. Maxim; resides in Middleboro, Mass.; children, Marian Louise, b. 17 Apr., 1897; Hattie Frances, d. 2 Aug., 1902. 6. Grace F., b. 3 Apr., 1877. 7. Etta C, b. 6 Feb., 1879; mar. 17 July, 1899, John M. Kelly; resides in Middleboro; children, Albert E., and Margaret E. 8. Maud E., b. 17 Jan., 1882; d. 6 May, 1895. 9. Arthur G., b. i May, 1887; d. 3 Dec, 1887. FAMILY NO. 56. From Family No. 32. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Nathaniel, Gilman, Willard G. Willard Gilman Brackett was born August i, 1845, in Newton, Mass.; is a manufacturer of shoes in Newton, where he resides. Mar- ried October 7, 1884, Fanny E. Breck, born November 9, 1859, daugh- ter of Charles Henry Bass Breck and wife, Frances Augusta Brown, of Brighton, Mass. Served for three years on cit)^ council and for six years on school board in Newton. Issue: 1. Caroline Russell, b. 31 June, 1886. 2. Charles Henrv Breck, b. 24 Jan., 1888. 3. Willard Gilman, Jr., b. 26 Feb., 1893. 4. Eleanor, b. 6 May, 1895. FAMILY NO. 57. From Family No. 40. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Samuel, Charles N., Gilbert R., Richard N. Richard Newman Brackett was born September 14, 1863, in Rich- land county, S. C; chemist; is an A. B. of Davidson college, N. C, and a Ph. D. of Johns Hopkins university, Baltimore, Md.; from 1887 to 1 89 1 was chemist to Arkansas geological survey and since 1891 has been assistant professor of chemistr5^ Clemson Agricultural college, Clemson, S. C; married June 6, 1889, Bessie Brandon Craig, born June 2, 1865. Her father, Rev. Dr. John Newton Craig, was born May 14, 1 83 1, in Rockingham county, Va., died October 24, 1900, in Newport, Va., was for seventeen years secretary of the Southern Presbyterian general assembly. Her mother, Eydia Brevard Harris, was born April 5, 1841, in Cabarrus county, N. C. She is a great- granddaughter of Colonel Robert Harris, one of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Issue: 1. Helen Evans, b. 19 Sept., 1890. 2. Richard Brandon, b. 2 Nov., 1893; d. 31 Jan., 1898. 3. Newton Craig, b. 20 Jan., 1895. FAMILY NO. 58. From Family No. 4^. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, William, William C, William R. William Ross Brackett was born November 24, 1842, in Littleton, N, H.; was a railroad passenger agent, now retired; resides in Ply- EBENEZER, OF DEDHAM 517 mouth, N. H.; married May 13, 1868, Ella Stearns, born December 15, 1850, daughter of Wilbur C. and wife, lyucy Reed, of Plymouth, N. H. Issue: 1. Bessie Stearns, b. 3 Aug., 1874; d. 24 Aug., 1874. 2. William Cephas, b. 15 Mar., 1876; d. 25 May, 1876. 3. Lucy Stearns, b. 23 June, 1879. FAMILY NO. 59. From Family No. 43. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, Wiiham, WilHam, WilHam C, Harvey S. Harvey Smith Brackett was born December 22, 1852, in Little- ton, N. H.; resided in Littleton to 1867; removed to Pasadena, Cal., thence to Portsmouth, N. H., where he is cashier in a bank; married January 31, 1883, Anna Stewart Brackett, daughter of Franklin B. and wife, Lucy Brown (see fam. 49, this div.) Issue: 1. Ross Dudley, b. 17 Sept., 1886, in Portsmouth, N. H. 2. WilHam FrankHn, b. 11 Aug., 1888, in Portsmouth, N. H. FAMILY NO. 60. From Familv No. 44. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, WilHam, WilHam, Charles W., Henry B. Henry Batchelder Brackett was born September 25, 1866, in Lit- tleton, N. H.; resides in Boston where he is a real estate broker; mar- ried November 11, 1891, Clara Jenkins, born July 22, 1865, daughter of Samuel R. and wife, Sabra Babbitt, of Brownington, Vt. Issue: 1. Edwin Labaree, b. i Nov., 1892. 2. Josephine Edwards, b. 15 Aug., 1894. FAMILY NO. 61. From Family No. 48. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, WilHam, SewaH, SewaH B., Sewall C. Sewall Carroll Brackett was born May 27, 1868, in West Rox- bury, Mass.; a lawyer in Boston; graduate with degree of A. B., of Harvard university, class of 1891; graduate with degree of LL- D., of Boston university, class of 1893; admitted to practice, October term, 1903, Suffolk county (Mass.) bar; appointed 1905, member of Massachusetts board of ballot law commissioners. Married Septem- ber 21, 1897, Arline Estill Ladd, born December 2, 1875, daughter of George A. of Thetford, Vt., (descendant in seventh generation from Daniel Ladd, of Haverhill, Mass.) and wife, Louise H. Porter, (descendant in seventh geileration from John Porter, of Windsor, Conn.) Issue: 1. Arline, b. 8 Nov., 1898. 2. James E., b. 21 Jan., 1900. 3. Helen Louise, b. 4 Dec, 1905. 518 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 62. From Family No. 49. Descent: Richard, John, Ebenezer, Samuel, William, Sewall, Franklin B., Frank H. Frank Herbert Brackett was born April 8, 1859, in Fall River, Mass.; graduated from Harvard in the class with John Woodbury and Theodore Roosevelt; led and, it is thought, composed the music used on the occasion; resides in Wakefield, Mass. Married April 4, 1896, Mary Frances Lucas, born January 11, 1864, in Quincy, Mass. Issue: 1. Robert lyUcas, b. 13 Feb., 1897, in Boston. 2. Priscilla, b. 23 Aug., 1899, in Melrose, Mass. 3. John Woodbury, b. 29 July, 1901, in Pittsfield, Mass. 4. Richard Bonney, b. 17 Sept., 1902, in Pittsfield, Mass. 5. Theodore Roosevelt, b. 8 Nov., 1904, in Woodbury, N. J. JOHN, OF DEDHAM 519 DIVISION NO. 19. JOHN BRACKETT OF DEDHAM AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FOURTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter XI. Descent: Richard, John, John. Of John Brackett, the grandson of Richard, we know Httle more than the date and place of his birth and where he lived; he was born in Billerica, Mass., December lo, i68o. Soon after his father's death his mother with her children, removed to Dedham where her parents resided; he lived in Dedham until his death, February 5, 1735; fol- lowed farming and by trade was a turner; his wife's Christian name was Rebecca; her surname is not known. Issue: 1. Rebecca, b. 24 May, 1706; d. 26 July, 170-. 2. Elizabeth, b. i June, 1707; d. 28 Dec, 1714. 3. John, b. 14 July, 17 10. See family 2. 4. Samuel, b. 25 Feb., 1712; was a farmer in Stoughton, Mass., where he d. 3 Feb., 1799, "age 87 years"'; mar. (intention published 27 Aug., 1737,) "* * * ail Stearns;" was insane for some years prior to his death and under guardianship. Issue: 1st. Abigail, who mar. 27 Mar., 1763, John Belcher, of Dor- chester. 2nd. Samuel. Was sergeant in Capt. Peter Talbot's co.. Col. Eemuel Robinson's regiment which marched on the alarm of 19 Apr., 1775; served seven days; sergeant in Capt. Simeon Euck's CO., Col. Benjamin Gill's regiment; marched 4 Mar., 1776, to fortif}^ Dorchester Heights; served five days; private in Capt. Robert Swan's CO., Col. Benjamin Gill's regiment; marched 13 June, 1776, from Stoughton to Squantum (the moon) when the British fleet left Boston. Mar. Mrs. Hannah Clapp, who d. about 1818; was a farmer in Stoughton; d. about 1809. Issue: I. John, b. 5 Jan., 1766; mar. (intention published 4 Nov., 1799,) Eucy Walker; was a farmer in Stoughton; d. about 1809, shortly before his father d.; widow mar. 2 Sept., 18 10, Coburn Gay. Issue: a. Samuel .No further record. b. Clarissa, who mar. 23 Sept., 1824, Thomas Phillips. c. Hannah, who was unborn at the time of her father's death. These three children were mentioned in their grandfather's will, proved 7 Mar., 1809. 5. Benjamin, b. 14 Oct., 1725; d. 29 July, 1730. 6. Sarah, b. 2 July, 1727; d, 25 July, 1730. 520 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, John, John, John. John Brackett was born July 14, 17 10, in Dedham; married Sarah removed to Dudley, Mass., about 1735. On October 16, 1737, wife was dismissed by church in Dedham to church in Dudley; but family were in Dudley at an earlier period; the first mention of his name in town records is under date of November 23, 1736. Was active in town affairs; chosen fence viewer in 1738, one of the tything- men in 1739 and 1743; surveyor of highways for north end of town in 1 741, 1744 and 1745; on school committee in 1746 and 1747; com- mittee to build schoolhouse in 1748; constable in 1747 and 1748; one of the selectmen in 1749-53, and 1755; clerk of town meeting in 1752 and moderator in 1754; on school committee in 1756. Was a farmer; estate administered in 1756. Issue: 1. Sarah, b. 20 Mar., 1733. 2. Mary, b. 13 Apr., 1734. 3. John, b. 15 Feb., 1740. See family 3. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. 2. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John. John Brackett was born Februarj^ 15, 1740, in Dudley, where he lived all his life; a farmer; will proved in 1801. Eike his father was prominent in town affairs; surveyor of highways in 1765, 1779, 1784, 1785, and 1792; constable for east end of town in 1767; on school committee in 1770, 1783, 1785, 1786, 1791 and 1792; one of committee to repair schoolhouse in 1771; one of the wardens in 1772; t^^hing- man in 1783 and assessor in 1788, 1789, and 1790. Married May 6, 1762, Jerusha Newell. Issue: 1. Mary, b. 3 Mar., 1763; mar. 8 Apr., 1788, Thomas Ormsby, of Thompson, Conn. 2. Rebecca, b. 18 Aug., 1764; never mar.; will proved in 1861. 3. Eydia, b. 5 July, 1766; perhaps mar. 9 May, 1808, John War- ren of Dudley. 4. John, b. 16 Mar., 1768; was a farmer in Dudley; survived his wife and d. about 1830. Issue: 1st. Lyman, b. 9 Dec, 1795. 2nd. Lucinda, b. 19 May, 1801. 5. Millicent, b. 30 May, 1770. 6. Joseph, b. 27 Feb., 1772; was living in 1831; mar. Phebe , who d. 23 May, 181 1. Issue: 1st. Phebe, b. 12 Mar., 181 1. 7. David, b. 4 May, 1774. See familj^ 4. 8. Asa, b. 3 Mar., 1778. See family 5. 9. Stephen, b. 12 Nov., 1780. See family 6. JOHN, OF DEDHAM 521 SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 4. Erom Family No. 3. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, David. David Brackett was born May 4, 1774, in Dudley; funeral held August 20, 1862, in Southbridge, Mass.; married June 29, 1803, in Dudley, Patty Hurd, born July 23, 1781, died July 4, 1822. Issue: 1. Peter, b. 20 May, 1804. See family 7. • 2. L,oren, b. 7 Jan., 1806. See family 8. 3. Eliza, b. 5 Oct., 1807; mar. Capt. I^evi Bartlett. 4. David, b. 27 May, 1809. See family 9. 5. Patty, b. 26 Mar., 1811; d. 6 Oct., 1813. 6. Alonzo, b. i Sept., 18 13; d. in 1853 in Orange, N. J.; was mar. and left surviving one son, Alonzo. 7. lyorena, b. in 1816; mar. Dr. Carpenter. 8. IvUcena, b. twin with L,orena; d. 6 Jan., 1833, in Oxford, Mass. 9. Joseph, b. 17 Sept., 1818, in Dudley; a carpenter and contrac- tor; resided in Ashford, Conn., Sturbridge and Southbridge, Mass., and East Hadden, Conn., where he d. 13 Feb., 1888; mar. (ist) Adeline Willis, who d. i June, 1859, dfau. of Silas and wife, Eydia Slode, of Southbridge; he mar. (2nd) . Issue: 1st. E. Annie, b. 13 Ma_v, 1854; mar. 6 Jan., 1895, James vScott, b. 29 Dec, 1842, d. 19 July, 1897; home, in Nashua, N. H. No issue. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 3. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, Asa. Asa Brackett was born March 3, 1778, in Dudley; living in Web- ster in 1850; will proved in January, 1861; married Samantha Perry; her will was proved in January, 1877. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Betsey, b. 21 Mar., 1802; mar. (ist) 17 Mar., 1824, Danford Upham; (2nd) Day. 2. Mary, b. 27 Mar., 1805; mar. Seagraves. 3. Roxilany, b. 15 Dec, 1807; mar. Thompson. 4. Huldah, b. about 1815; never mar.; will proved 25 July, 1876. 5. Prince. See family 10. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 3. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, Stephen. Stephen Brackett was born November 12, 1780, in Dudley; removed to Southbridge, Mass., where he died May 16, 1856; was a farmer, later a manufacturer; was state representative and selectman; married April 10, 1803, Fanny Bates, born May 11, 1781, died in 1855, daughter of Elijah and wife, Chloe Tyler, of Thompson, Conn. Issue: 1. Eaban Bates, b. 22 Dec, 1803; was mar. and had several chil- dren; d. in May, 1861. 522 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2. Almira, b. 17 Oct., 1805; never mar.; d. in Feb., 1875. 3. Philaney, b. 13 May, 1807. 4. Jurieu, b. 3 Apr., 1809; was mar.; d. in Mar., 1857. 5. Stephen, b. 6 Nov., 1810; mar.; had two daughters. 6. Crawford, b. 27 May, 181 2; a farmer; d. in Nov., 1864, in Hol- land, Mass.; resided in Sturbridge and Southbridge; mar. 8 Aug., 1836, Annis Blodgette, b. 28 Feb., 1813, d. 10 May, 1890, dau. of Roswell and wife, Morfett. Issue: 1st. Merrick, b. 30 Aug., 1838, in Sturbridge; a spectacle-maker in Southbridge; mar. 4 Apr., 1882, Margaret Johnson, b. 19 Oct., 1852, is dec, dau. of Robert and wife, Mary Allen. No issue. 7. Elizabeth, b. 17 Jan., 1815; mar. Blodgett; d. in Nov., 1859; children, John, who is dec; Edward, resides in Springfield; Henry, resides in Brookfield, Mass. 8. Ebenezer Tyler, b. 29 Nov., 181 5; never mar.; was a soldier in the vol. army in the War with Mexico; killed in Jan., 1848. 9. Fanny Ann, b. 2 Sept., 181 7; mar. Plimpton; d. in Dec, 1880; children, Jennie; Chloe; Sarah; Evelyn; George; Ira; Willie. 10. George, b. i Oct., 1820. See family 11. 11. Sarah Crosby, b. i Aug., 1822; was mar. and had two chil- dren, one a son, Charles Barlow; d. in Mar., 1862. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John,. David, Peter. Peter Brackett was born May 20, 1804; died May 16, 1878; a farmer; married January 14, 1830, Polly Upham, born August 18,, 1805, died May 9, 1878, daughter of Nathan and wdfe, Mary Robbins^ of Dudley; he was also of Dudley, was born there June 8, 1763, died November 6, 1847, was son of Joseph; he was of Dudle}^ was born in- 1 71 2, in Reading, Mass., died October 12, 1792, married (2nd) Feb- ruary 28, 1739, Elizabeth Richardson (born 1715, granddaughter of Samuel, of Woburn) was son of Thomas; he was of Reading, was born in 1688, in Maiden, died November 26, 1735; married (3d) Ruth Smith (widow of John of Charlestown, Mass., born in 1688, daughter of Thomas Cutler of Reading, a descendant of John of Hingham, Mass., she died May 17, 1758), was son of Phineas; he was born in 1635, in Weymouth, Mass., married April 14, 1658, Ruth Wood (born about 1636, died January 18, 1696), died in October, 1676, w^as son of John; he was born in 1600, in England, came to America in 1635, married Elizabeth (probably Webb) and died February 26, 1681. Lssue: 1. Alonzo, b. 3 Apr., 1831; d. in 1832. 2. Marcus, b. 31 Aug., 1838; mar. 29 Apr., 1866, S. Eouise Goodell; d. 23 Mar., 1894. 3. Sidney, b. 20 Sept., 1844, in Dudley, Mass.; a locomotive engineer; home, in Nashua, N. H.; resided in Webster, Oxford, and Worcester, Mass., in the order named; served as a private during the civil war for nine months in co. G., 51st Mass. vol. inf. Mar, JOHN, OF DEDHAM 523 30 Dec, 1876, Mrs. Ellen M. Pettee, b. 26 Apr., 1845, dau. of I^oren Brackett (see fam. 8, this div.) and wife, Mary Reed. Issue: 1st. Sidney Francis, b. 18 Oct., 1884; d. 20 Oct., 1884. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John,, David, Doren. lyoren Brackett was born January 7, 1806, in Dudley; removed to Canton, Mass., where he died February 25, 1885; was a dyer. Married August 6, 1827, Mary Reed, who died February 25, 1885. Issue: 1. Olive B., b. 12 July, 1829; mar. (ist) A. Scott; (2nd) J. Handy; had dau. Sarah who mar. Bates, and dau. Addie who mar. Gano; both daughters live in Modesto, Cal. 2. Mary Elizabeth, b. 6 Mar., 1831; mar. E. E. Chamberlain; had dau. Ella who mar. Morse and resides in Foxboro, Mass. 3. Eoren R., b. 23 Nov., 1833; mar. Eydia D. Fulerton; served in CO. E, 35th Mass. vol. inf.; enlisted 19 Aug., 1862, d. of wounds 10 Nov., 1862, in Frederick, Md. Issue:, 1st. Arthur W. 4. David Alonzo, b. 25 June, 1835; d. at age of ten years. 5. Sarah Amanda, b. 25 June, 1837; mar. H. Gardner; is living in Modesto, Cal. 6. Francis A., b. 13 Aug., 1838. See family 12. 7. Harriet A., b. 16 Jan., 1841; mar. Spencer Billings; resides in Stoughton, Mass. 8. Emma A., b. 23 Jan., 1843; mar. W. F. Robinson; son Charles lives in Eynn, Mass. 9. Ellen M., b. 26 Apr., 1845; mar. (ist) H. A. Pettee; (2nd) Sidney Brackett (see fam. 7, this div.) 10. Idaetta A., b. 26 May, 1848; mar. Eevi Minot; resides in Franklin, Mass. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, David, David. David Brackett was born May 27, 1809, in Dudley; a dyer in Thompson; died July 16, 1875; married April 2, 1834, Ilura B. Chaffee, born December 11, 1807, died August 30, 1901, daughter of Eevi and wife, Nancy Blackamore, of Thompson. Issue: 1. Daniel, b. 5 Dec, 1836; mar. 28 Aug., 1872, Mary C. Eddy; d. 9 Mar., 1875. 2. Charles E., b. 13 Mar., 1840. See family 13. 3. Marilla, b. 19 Mar., 1843; mar. 30 June, 1892, Adfin G. Smith; d. 27 Oct., 1893. 4. Danford, b. 16 Feb., 1845; d. 2 Sept., 1848. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 8. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, David, Ivoren, Francis A. Francis Addison Brackett was born August 13, 1838, in Canton, Mass.; is a farmer in Corning, Cal.; removed there in 1906 from North Yakima, Wash.; formerly resided in Stoughton, Mass., Morgan, Vt., Sharon, Mass., in the order named; served in civil war as private in company F, ist Massachusetts volunteer infantry, from May 24 to' November 8, 1861. Married (ist) August 11, 1868, Maria Drake, born September 6, 1835, died June 26, 1872, daughter of Elijah; he was of Sharon, Mass., was born May 30, 1783, died June 21, 1841, married May 25, 1815, Charlotte Cobb (born December 14, 1792, died April 6, 1876, daughter of Nathan and wife, Mercy Briggs, of Taun- ton, Mass.), was son of Archippus; he was born April 3, 1753, died June 20, 1826, married May 14, 1779, Mary Holmes (of Stoughton, born March 3, 1759, died March 11, 1816, daughter of Philip and wife, Mary Waters), lived in Stoughton, was son of John; he was born 524 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, Asa, Prince. Prince Brackett resided in Webster; married Mary P. ; will proved in March, 1881. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Frances W., b. about 1837. 2. Cornelia T., b. about 1840; mar. 28 June, 1879, Joseph Higgins. 3. George h. 4. Salina, who mar. Smith. 5. Mary F., who mar. Nichols. ' 6. Sarah A., who mar. Goff. FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, Stephen, George, George Brackett was born October i, 1820, in Dudley, now Web- ster; removed to Southbridge, later lived in Sturbridge and from there returned to Southbridge where he died in December, 1902; was a manufacturer; drafted to serve during the civil war. but failed to pass physical examination; married (ist) January 20, 1848, Mary E. McKinstry, born January 6, 1830, died April 21, 1862, daughter of Silas and wife, Matilda Marcy, of Sturbridge; (2nd) in November, 1867, Frances ly. Darling, born September 5, 1838, daughter of Elijah and wife, Naomi Prince Morse, of Charlestown, Mass. Issue: 1. George Wirt, b. 14 Sept., 1868; d. 24 Aug., 1869. 2. Warren Wirth, b. 24 Mar., 1870; d. 8 Mar., 1888. 3. Hayes Jurieu, b. 16 Sept., 1876; mar. in Oct., 1898, Marian Bickerstaffe; resides in Southbridge. Issue: 1st. Marjorie Viola, b. i Oct., 1899. 4. Haven Darling, b. 16 Sept., 1876; resides in Southbridge; sup- plied data relative to descendants of his grandfather. NINTH GENERATION. JOHN, OF DEDHAM 525 December 13, 171 1, died June 21, 1804, married December 22, 1747, Mary Cole (born June 17, 1731, died February 3, 1828), was son of Benjamin; he was born January 15, 1677, in Weymouth, Mass., was living in August, 1759, married Sarah Pool (born about 1678, died in Easton, Mass., December 24, 1775, daughter of Samuel, of Wey- mouth) was son of Thomas; he was born in Colyton, Devon county, Eng., baptized September 13, 1635, came to America in 1653-4, set- tled in Weymouth, died in 1691, first wife was Jane Holbrook (daugh- ter of Thomas and wife, Jane ), was son of Wilham, Esq.; he was of Yardbury in Colyton, will dated November 2, 1636, married Novem- ber I, 1620, Margaret Westover (daughter of William, date of burial April 16, 1635). Married (2nd) January i, 1881, Annie M. Kelsey, born January 7, 1857, daughter of WiUiam and wife, EHzabeth J. Harney, of Morgan, Vt. Issue: 1. EHjah W., b. 9 Apr., 1869. See family 14. 2. Elmer M., b. 12 Dec, 1881; resides in Corning, Cal. 3. Frances M., b. 24 Mar., 1883; d. 28 Apr., 1884. 4. Mary E., b. 16 Mar., 1885; mar. 24 Nov., 1904, Kirkham P. Dooley; home, in North Yakima, Wash. Issu^: 1st. Gladys J. C, b. 4 Nov., 1905. 5. Adrain A., b. 16 Feb., 1887. 6. Percy E., b. 24 Sept., 1894. 7. Peter D., b. twin with Percy E. FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 9. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, David, David, Charles E. Charles E. Brackett was born March 13, 1840, in Thompson; fin- isher of woolen goods; now a resident of Webster, Mass.; formerly resided in Dudley; married January 29, 1867, Cynthia A. Wakefield, born March 3, 1845, daughter of Eeonard and wife, Huldah Gleason, of Webster. Issue: 1. Ilura Myrtle, b. 13 Nov., 1867; mar. 15 Feb., 1887, Eester S. Butler; home, in Webster. Issue: 1st. Myrtle Ahmna, b. 24 Oct., 1887. 2. Clara Florena, b. 20 July, 1873; home, in Webster. 3. Charles Edwin, b. 8 Nov., 1875; d. 15 Aug., 1876. TENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 12. Descent: Richard, John, John, John, John, David, Eoren, Francis A., Elijah W. Elijah W. Brackett was born April 9, 1869, in Sharon, Mass.; is a farmer in North Yakima, Wash., where he has resided since 1891; attended school in Sharon; married February 21, 1900, Ida H. Car- rosso, born November 12, 1882, daughter of Robert G. and wife, Jessie M. Dary, of Flushing, Cornwall county, Eng., now of North Yakima. Issue: 1. Eeroy William Carrosso, b. 16 Mar., 1901. 2. Cecil Francis Drake, b. 19 Apr., 1905. 526 BRACKETT GENEALOGY DIVISION NO. 20. JOSEPH BRACKETT OF BRAINTREE AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FOURTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. L From Chapter XI. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph. Joseph Brackett, a grandson of Captain Richard, was born in Boston, on November 5, 1675; on the records of the Third church of Boston is chronicled that he was born on that date. Mr. Richardson gave August 9, 1675, as the date of his birth. He was probably a Boston boy until he reached the age of eight years when, in 1683, his father returned to Braintree to live. At the time Captain Richard was the only male person living in the town, or who had lived in it since the departure of his son James in 1673, bearing the name of Brackett. His sons John and Peter settled in Billerica, 1660, and his son Josiah followed them about 1673. James, who was to inherit the parental estate in Braintree, returned there to dwell; from the time thereof until his death in 1718, a period of thirty-five years, he was a continuous resident of Braintree. Though the youngest of Captain Richard's sons he was given nearly all of his father's estate in Brain- tree, where was situated the far greater portion of it. This estate he equitably divided between his sons Joseph and Nathan. Joseph Brackett lived continuously in Braintree from 1682 until his death at an advanced age. He was a good farmer, carefully pre- serv^ed and added to what he received from his father and was able to leave his sons a good competence. Unlike his father and his grand- father, he did not hold town, military or church office; hardly a men- tion of his name is contained in the town records. It is inferred that he was of a retiring disposition, was well disposed to attend to his pri- vate affairs and delegate to others his interest in town matters, who had a taste for such. Between the time of his marriage and the time when he had reached military age, there had been five years of warfare with the Indians. Scarcely had he been married when war with the French and Indians commenced, which lasted a dozen years. Without doubt he was a well trained soldier, but, perhaps, saw little active service, unless he volunteered to go on an expedition against Canada, as Braintree was a safe distance from the frontier and not liable to attack. In truth the town records disclose little concerning him further than that in 1709, he voted against division of the town and that in 1731, he paid ^15 for a pew in the new church. Married Mehitable Belcher on December 25, 1701, as the town records show. Mr. Richardson gives the date of marriage as January 25, 1 701. She was born in Braintree on September 12, 1676, was daughter of Moses and wife, Mary Nash; he was perhaps son of John Belcher and wife, Sarah. Issue, all born in Braintree: JOSEPH, OF BRAINTREE 527 1. Mehitable, b. 13 Oct., 1702; bapt. 2 June, 1703; mar. 11 Apr., 1734, Nathan Spear, of Quincy, b. 10 Aug., 1703, son of Nathan and wife, Hannah; resided in Braintree; children, Nathan, b. i July, 1735; Jacob, b. 23 Jan., 1737; Mehitable, b. 25 Feb., 1739, mar. Kbenezer Adams; Alice, b. in 1741, mar. Samual Bass. 2. Joseph, b. 6 May, 1705; d. 10 Feb., 1710. 3. Richard, b. 11 Sept., 1707; mar. (ist) 6 Dec, 1733, I^ydia Spear, d. 6 Apr., 1754, sister of Nathan; mar. (2nd) Mary Glidden; in 1751, he resided in Boston; estate administered in 1759. Issue: 1st. Lydia, b. 26 Oct., 1734; supposed to have mar. John Bow- ditch. 2nd. Richard, b. 11 July, 1736; mar. 14 Feb., 1775, Mary Burt. No further record. 3d. Thomas, b. 24 Oct., 1738; never mar. 4th. Mary, b. 23 Nov., 1742; d. young. 5th. Mercy, b. 4 Jan., 1756. See division 21, family 2. 6th. Mehitable, b. 23 Jan., 1757; mar. James Thayre, Jr. 4. Alice, b. 28 Feb., 1709; mar. 17 Mar., 1736, John Beal. 5. Hannah, b. 14 Feb., 1712; mar. 12 May,,i73i, Benjamin Crane of Milton, Mass; children, Daniel, d. in 1822; Benjamin, bapt. 2 May, 1741. 6. Joseph, b. 27 Feb., 1715. See family 2. 7. Moses, b. 5 Feb., 171 7. See family 3. 8. Mar}^, b. 23 Feb., 1723; mar. i Jan., 1755, Benjamin Bass of Quincy, b. in 1719, d. 24 Sept., 1808; children, John, b. 19 Jan., 1756; Mary, b. 19 Sept., 1758; Hannah, b. 16 June, 1760; all d. in old age and unmar. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born February 27, 1715, in Braintree; mar- ried Mary . Enlisted May 30, 1759, in Colonel Benjamin lyin- coln's regiment; was in army under command of General Jeffrey Amherst, for invasion of Canada; at time of enlistment was forty-four years of age; also served in 1758, in French and Indian war. Was a farmer in Braintree. Issue: 1. Joseph, bapt. 12 June, 1743. See family 4. 2. Alice, b. II Sept., 1745. 3. Sarah, mar. 3 Nov., 1764, Thomas Belcher. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Moses. Moses Brackett was born February 5, 1717, in Braintree; married (ist) Jones; (2nd) intention published July 6, 1759, Sarah Jones, sister of Samuel Jones, Jr., of Nantasket; (3d) Mary Bickershed, daughter of Benjamin and wife, Dorothy Veasy, died in 1805; always lived in Braintree; was a farmer; captain in one of the local militia companies; died July 24, 1793. Issue: 528 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1. Elizabeth, b. 24 Nov., 1749; mar. 29 Sept., 1771, Deacon Sam- uel Bass, 4th, d. 15 Jan., 1828, son of Samuel and wife, Sarah Rawson; resided in Braintree, Vt.; children, William, who mar. Abigail Neff; Samuel, who mar. Polly Belcher; Moses, who mar. Mehitable Herrick; Peter; Seth; Hiram; Betsey; Sally; Anna. 2. Moses, b. about 1751; never mar.; was private in Capt. John Hall, Jr.'s CO., Col. Benjamin Lincoln's regiment, which assembled 19 Apr., 1775; served 7 days; co. reported to have assembled 29 Apr., 1775. A private in Capt. Seth Turner's First Independent co.; enlisted 8 May, 1775, and served for eight months and thirteen days; was in expedition against Quebec under Gen. Arnold and w^as taken prisoner. Served as private in same co. from i Jan., 1776, to 22 May, 1776. Serv^ed as corporal in Capt. Edmund Billings' co.. Col. Jon- athan Bass' regiment; co. assembled 13 June, 1776, to drive the British from Boston Harbor; five days' service. Served as private in Capt. Eliphalet Sawin's co., Colonel Mcintosh's regiment; enlisted 25 Mar., 1778, discharged 7 Apr., 1778; 13 days at Roxbury. Also served as private in Capt. Esias People's co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's regiment of guards; marched 2 Apr., 1778; served to July 3, 1778, at Winter Hill; co. detached from militia. Resided in Braintree; d. 21 Apr., 1826. 3. Peter, b. 18 Nov., 1753. See family 5. 4. Sarah, b. 3 May, 1756; d. young. 5. Mehitable, b. 14 Oct., 1759; mar. in 1797, Samuel Nightengale; d. 20 Nov., 1836; children, Samuel; Thomas J., who mar. 21 Aug., 1825, Alice Brackett (see fam. 6.). 6. Marj^ b. i Jan., 1758; mar. John Nightengale. No issue. 7. Sarah, b. 7 May, 1761; mar. Ebenezer Nightengale; children, Charles, b. in 1784, d. in 185-; George, who mar. Spear; Solomon, b. in 1788, mar. Green; Asa, bapt. in 1790, d. in 1858; Moses, mar. Me- hitable Green; Ebenezer, b. in July, 179-; Sarah, who mar. Lewis Bass; Lewis, b. 26 Aug., 1804, never mar. 8. Frances, d. j^oung. 9. Frances, mar. John Nightengale; (2nd) Seth Spear; children, John, b. about 1784; Josiali, mar. Crane; Abigail, b. in 1789; Frances, mar. Torrey; Joanna, mar. William Torrey, d. in 1859; James, b. in 1795. 10. Abigail, b. 17 Jan., 1768; d. young. 11. Joanna, b. 29 Sept., 1771; mar. 26 Sept., 1790, Seth Burrill; d. in Quincy. No issue. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. 2. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was baptized June 12, 1743, in Braintree. En- listed as a private in Captain John Hall, Jr.'s (ist) company. Colonel Palmer's regiment; company assembled March 4, 1776; served fifteen days in Rhode Island. Also served as first lieutenant in Captain Joseph Baxter's company, Colonel Ebenezer Thayer's third (5th JOSEPH, OF BRAINTREE 529 Suffolk county) regiment; list of Massachusetts militia, July 8, 1777; commissioned July 17, 1777. Also served as a private in Captain Eliphalet Sawin's company, Colonel William Mcintosh's regiment; enlisted March 25, 1778; discharged April 7, 1778. Serv^ed thirteen days with guards at Roxbury. I^ater he was captain of a mihtia com- pany in Braintree, and when war was imminent with France in 1799, his company was ready for muster. Married July 2, 1767, Rachel Marsh, born August 12, 1746, died August 4, 1818, daughter of Moses and wife, Sarah; Moses was born January i, 17 13, was son of John and wife, Sarah; John was born February 17, 1678, died June 22, 1745, was son of Lieutenant Alexander and wife, Mary; Lieuten- ant Alexander died March 7, 1698. Captain Joseph Brackett died November 18, 1821. Issue: 1. Rachel, b. 8 May, 1768; mar. in 1797, Henry Hardwick of Quincy; d. about 1835. No issue. 2. Alice, b. 31 May, 1772; d. young. 3. Joseph, b. 18 Aug., 1776. See family 6. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 3. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Moses, Peter. Peter Brackett was born November 18, 1753, in Braintree; served in the War of the Revolution; \yas sergeant in Captain John Hall, Jr.'s (ist) company. Colonel Palmer's regiment; company assembled March 4, 1776; served fifteen days in Rhode Island. Also was private in Captain Edmund Billings' company. Colonel Jonathan Bass' regiment; company assembled June 13, 1776, to drive British from Boston har- bor; served two days. Later was captain of a militia company in Quincy. Married Betsey Grace Shepherd, born in 1771, died October 5, 1 83 1, will proved November i, 1831. Captain Brackett died in Quincy, January 3, 1827. Issue: 1. Mary Preble, b. about 1799; mar. J. Adams, b. 1792, d. — Oct., 1825; (2nd) Josiah Glover; children, Emma and Henry Alex- ander. 2. Moses, bapt. 2 June, 1801, in Dedham; living in 1831; unmar. 3. Seth B., bapt. 11 Sept.. 1803, in Dedham; d. 8 Feb., 1830. 4. Peter, b. 31 Oct., 1804. See family 7. SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Jossph. Joseph Brackett was born August 18, 1776; lived in Quincy where he died in 1846; married June 21, 1801, Charlotte Newcomb, of Quincy, born in 1782, died June 8, 1852. Issue: 1. Ahce, b. in July, 1802; mar. in 1825, Thomas J. Nightengale of Quincy; d. 28 Apr., 1854; children, Thomas B., b. 5 Dec, 1825; Maria J., b. 21 Jan., 1829; Alvira A., b. 29 Mar., 1831; Wilham, b. 17 May, 1835; Samuel A., b. 30 Sept., 1837; Etta Frances, b. 5 Apr., 1840; Augustus F., b. II Nov., 1843. 530 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 2. Jane, b. in June, 1804; mar. i July, 1830, Enoch Sweet of Bradford, N. H.; resided in South Danvers, Mass. Issue: 1st. Priscilla, b. i Apr., 1831; mar. Henry J. Marshall. 2nd. William I,., b. 14 Oct., 1833; mar. Caroline P. Witherbee. 3d. Eliza J., b. 14 Dec, 1836; mar. 19 Mar., 1857, Morrill. 4th. Horace M., b. 29 Apr., 1841. 5th. Enoch E-, b. i Aug., 1843. '3. Charlotte, b. i Mar., 1807; mar. (ist) in 1826, Capt. Enoch Lake, who d. 7 July, 1839, at Maracaibo, South America; (2nd) Thomas J. Nightengale. Issue: 1st. Charlotte E., b. 17 May, 1827; mar. George Newcomb of Quincy. 2nd. Joseph B., b. 15 Mar., 1829. 3d. Eucy I., b. 16 Apr., 1834; mar. Jonathan M. Marsh of Quincy. 4. Joseph G., b. 12 Oct., 1809. See family 8. 5. Rachel Marsh, b. 6 June, 1812; mar. 20 Oct., 1836, George W. Hardwick, of Quincy; d. i July, 1844; children, Emeline A. C., b. 30 Sept., 1837; Eewis B., b. 23 May, 1840. 6. Ambrose S., b. 18 Sept., 1814. See family 9. 7. Eewis, b. i June, 1817; d, in Oct., 1838. 8. Edward, b. 17 Oct., 1819; mar. 29 Apr., 1851, Elizabeth Hall, dau. of John, of Quincy; is dec; will proved 10 Apr., 1872. No issue. 9. Eouisa Ann, b. 19 Apr., 1822; mar. in Jan., 1843, Eawrence Richards; d. in 1845. 10. Frederick, b. 19 Dec, 1824; mar. in 1846, Alma A. 'Ayres; d. 27 July, 1 85 1. Issue: 1st. Charles Frederick, b. in Dec, 1846. 2nd. Caroline A., b, in 1850. 11. William E., b. 26 Apr., 1829. See family 10. FAMILY NO. 7. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Moses, Peter, Peter. Peter Brackett was born October 31, 1804, in Quincy; baptized November 26, 1804; removed from Massachusetts about 1855, and settled in Chicago; thence to Eincoln county. 111., and from there to Minneapolis, where he died April 15, 1881; was a shoemaker by trade. Married April 16, 1827, Elizabeth Ditson, born April 25, 1811, died January 17, 1894, daughter of William and wife, Elizabeth Newcomb; she was born August 12, 1787, died February 2, 1832, daughter of Charles Newcomb, of Braintree and wife, Jerusha Adams, daughter of Micajah. Issue, all born in Quincy: 1. William Ditson, b. i May, 1828; d. 4 Feb., 1854. 2. Charles C, b. 17 Feb., 1830. See family 11. 3. Henry Clay, b. 25 Apr., 1832. See family 12. 4. Daniel Webster, b. twin with Henry C; d. 25 Oct., 1832. 5. Elizabeth Amanda, b. 17 Sept., 1833; d. 21 Jan., 1835. 6. Emma Elizabeth, b. 19 Apr., 1835; d. 27 Sept., 1837. JOSEPH, OF BRAINTREE 531 7. Francis Edwin, b. 13 May, 1838; mar. 2 June, 1858, Philinda Reaser, who d. 26 Sept., 1858; served 3 years in Chicago Mercantile battery; railroad contractor; resided in Chicago, Peoria, 111., and Minneapolis in the order named. 8. Peter, Jr., b. 13 Dec, 1843; d. 15 Mar., 1863. 9. Elizabeth Irene, b, 24 Mar., 1845; mar. i Sept., 1870, C. S. Gold. 10. George, b. 8 Oct., 1852. See family 13. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph G. Joseph George Brackett was born October 12, 1809, in Quincy; married October 10, 1832, lyucy A. Butterfield, of Dedham, born February 25, 18 15, died March 21, 1893, daughter of Pitts Butterfield and wife, Lucy Damon. Mr. Brackett was a lumber dealer in Quincy, where he died November i, 1897. Issue: 1. Infant, b. 10 Aug., 1834. 2. Joseph George, b. 4 Apr., 1836; mar. Susannah M. lyincoln. 3. Edith Whitney, b. i Oct., 1840; d. in Sept., 1841. 4. Walter Pitts, b. 9 Apr., 1842; mar. Margaret Bland; d. in July, 1883, in Seattle, Wash. ' - — 5. Charles D., b. 15 Nov., 1844. See family 14. 6. Rebecca Elizabeth, b. 27 Aug., 1847; d. in Sept., 1848. 7. lyucy Emily, b. 3 July, 1838; mar. 22 Dec, 1858, Martin W. Carr, b. 9 Mar., 1829, d. 29 Mar., 1902, in North Easton, Mass., son of Caleb and wife, Chloe Parker; Mr. Carr was a manufacturer of jewelry in Somerville. Issue: 1st. Ivouis B., b. 31 May, i860; mar. 7 June, 1887, Eizzie Nick- erson; have son, Wentworth C., b. 9 Oct., 1889. 2nd. Eugene P., b. 31 Jan., 1864; mar. 19 Nov., 1889, Hattie Nickerson; children, Ethel N., b. 22 Nov., 1893, ^^^cl Mildred P., b. 31 May, 1895. 3d. Fred M., b. 10 July, 1870; mar. 11 Jan., 1899, Harriet E. Folsom; have son, Folsom B., b. 22 Apr., 1900. 4th. Emily H., b. 19 Oct., 1876; d. 6 Mar., 1877. 5th. Helen D., b. 27 Jan., 1880. 6th. Howard W., b. 30 Jan., 1881; d. 29 Jan., 1894. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Ambrose S. Ambrose Spencer Brackett was born September 18, 18 14, in Quincy; was a shoemaker; resided in Bradford, N. H.; married October 4, 1838, Nancy Brown, born December 31, 1816, died in May, 1862, daughter of John, of Bradford; died in 1878, in Bradford. Issue: 1. John Q. A., b. 8 June, 1842. See family 15. 532 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 10. From Famity No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, WilHam L. William Lake Brackett was born April 26, 1829, in Quincy; went to California in which state he resided for many years; married in April, 1849, Mary Helen Pope. Issue: 1. Emily Agnes, b. 20 Nov., 1853. 2. William King, b. 16 Mar., 1856, in San Francisco, Cal., in which city he resides; is a dealer in groceries; mar. 12 Sept. 1883, Emma Funcke, b. 26 Oct., 1858, dau. of Frederick and wife, Eliza Tolla, of San Francisco. No issue. FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Moses, Pete'r, Peter, Charles C. Charles Cotton Brackett was born February 17, 1830, in Quincy; was a shoe manufacturer; removed in 1856, from Quincy to Lincoln, 111., in which latter place he resided until his death August 27, 1885; married September i, 1861, in Lincoln, Sarah C. Barnes, born May 29, 1834, daughter of James and wife, Mary Spear, of Corinth, Vt. Issue: 1. Har\^ey Spencer, b. 27 May, 1862, in Lincoln, 111.; mar. 12 May, 1887, Carrie B. Tyler, b. 13 Oct., 1862, ,dau. of Judd and wife, Maggie More, of Aurora, Ind.; is engaged in real estate business in Chicago, where he has resided since 1880. No issue. 2. Ernest H., b. 19 Mar., 1866, in Lincoln, 111.; mar. 27 Feb., 1892, Fannie R. Browne, b. 27 Feb., 1870, dau. of Frank D. and wife, Margaret, of Mt. Morris, N. Y.; is manager of publishing dept. of W. B. Conkej^ & Co.'s business in Chicago; resides at 4129 Ellis ave., Chicago. No issue. 3. Henry Edwin, b. 17 Nov., 1873; is a teacher of dancing; resides in Kankakee, 111.; mar. 23 May, 1901, Rachel Elms, b. 17 Nov., 1873, dau. of George and wife, Susan Custer, of Jonesboro, 111. Served in 5th U. S. inf. during war with Spain. 4. Charles S., b. 17 July, 1864; d. 19 Apr., 1865. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Moses, Peter, Peter, Henry C. Henr)^ Clay Brackett was born April 25, 1832, in Quincy, Mass.; married (ist) January 12, 1856, Sophia I. Totman, who died Jul}^ 26, 1861; (2nd) March 25, 1866, Mary A. Dorval. Issue: 1. Ella Frances, b. 8 Oct., 1858; is mar. and resides in Quincy. 2. Maud, b. 17 Oct., 1868; d. 15 May, 1872, in Chicago. 3. Edward L., b. 3 vSept., 1874, in Minneapolis. 4. Frederick Henry, b. 6 Jul}^ 1877, in Minneapolis; d. 28 July, 1899, in Chicago. 5. Mary Evelyn, b. 26 Feb., 1881. JOSEPH, OF BRAINTREE 533 FAMILY NO. 13, From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Moses, Peter, Peter, George. George Brackett was born October 8, 1852, in Quincy; married September 14, 1873, in Chicago, Catharine Hall, born November 10, 1854, at River Head, Long Island, New York. Issue: 1. Minnie Maud, born 24 Aug., 1874, in Minneapolis; mar. 14 Apr., 1899, Fred Riddell; child, Catherine I., b. 24 July, 1900. 2. Charles Frederick, b. 18 Mar., 1876, in Minneapolis. 3. Frank Lewis, b. 10 Apr., 1880, in Stillwater, Minn. 4. Harry Hall, b. 3 Aug., 1887, in Minneapolis. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 8. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph. Joseph, Joseph G., Charles D." Charles Dallas Brackett was born November 15, 1844, in Quincy; retired lumber merchant; resides in Oakland, Cal.; served in the Union army during the civil war; married December 22, 1869, Eydia A. Hoopes, born February 15, 1845, daughter of George P. and wife, Margaret Rearson, of Chester county, Penn. Issue: 1. George Hoopes, b. 15 June, 1872; mar. in 1900, Grace Farey; resides in San Francisco. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 9. Descent: Richard, James, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Ambrose S., John Q. A. John Quincy Adams Brackett, was born June 8, 1842, in Brad- ford, N. H.; graduated from Colby academy. New London, N. H., in 1861; declined an appointment to West Point; entered Harvard uni- versity and graduated in 1865, was class orator; in 1868, graduated from Harvard law school; the same year was admitted to practice. Member of common council of Boston from 1873 to 1876 inclusive, was its president in 1876. Elected representative 1876 to 1881 inclu- sive; served on important committees, in 1 881, on committee on the revision of statutes; re-elected in 1883, was chairman of house com- mittee on the judiciary in 1884; re-elected, was chosen speaker in 1885, and again in 1886; the same year was elected lieutenant gov- ernor which office he held for three years and a part of the period served as acting governor; elected governor in 1889. President of the Mercantile library association of Boston, in 1871 and 1882; appointed in 1874, judge advocate on the staff of General I. S. Bur- rill, first brigade of Massachusetts infantry; a delegate-at-large from Massachusetts to the Republican national convention in 1892, and a member of its committee on resolutions; elected elector at large of Massachusetts in 1896, and chosen by the board of electors its chair- man; again at meeting of the electors of Massachusetts in January, 1 90 1, he was chosen first elector-at-large to fill the vacancy in that 534 BRACKETT GENEALOGY office occasioned by the death of Ex-Governor Wolcott. Since admis- sion to the bar, has followed the legal profession; first associated with Hon. Levi C. Wade; then with his present partner, Walter H. Roberts; the firm has had a lucrative practice for years; since retire- ment from office in 1891, has devoted his time to the practice of his profession. Married June 20, 1878, Angie Moore, daughter of Abel Ga^^lord and Eliza (Boles) Peck, of Arlington, Mass. Home, in Arlington. Issue: 1. John Gaylord, b. 12 Apr., 1879; graduated from Harvard uni- versity in 1901, from Harvard law school in 1904; admitted to Suffolk county bar in 1903, and is now (1906) practicing law in Boston, a member of the firm of Elder, MacKusick & Brackett. 2. Beatrice, b. 23 June, 1888. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 535 DIVISION NO. 21. NATHAN BRACKETT OF BRAINTREE AND HIS DESCENDANTS. FOURTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 1. From Chapter XI. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan. Nathan Brackett was born September 23, 1678; was baptized September 29, 1678, in First church of Braintree. He lived con- tinuously in the place of his nativit}' from 1683, until his death in May, 1743. The quiet life of a farmer fulfilled his aspiration; the records do not disclose that he held any office-^even minor town or parish ofhce. In 1723, he was chosen constable, but prevailed upon his brother-in-law, John Veazy, to accept the office, whom the select- men appointed in his stead. In 1708, he signed a petition against the division of the town and the following year voted against its division. Neither he nor his wife united with the church until well along in years. She became a member April 29, 1722, and he on February 3, 1723. Married March 27, 1707, Hannah Veazy; the ceremony was performed by Captain John Wilson. She was bap- tized January 21, 1685, died before March 31, 1753, was granddaugh- ter of William and wife, Elinor, of Braintree. In his will dated March 31, 1743, he mentioned all of his children. Its first provision is that the "ferry lot" was to be sold to pay debts. The rest of the real estates was devised to his wife for life; "also the time of my Indian boy." Upon her death son Nathan was to have two-thirds of the lot "I bought of Puffer," and daughter Sarah one-third. To son James, the eldest, was given so much additional to what he had received from his father, as to make a double portion. All the remainder, the will provided, should be equally divided among the children: James excepted. The farm owned by Nathan and his ancestors remained the prop- erty of descendants of his in the direct male line until the first part of the eighteenth century; it was in the locality of Mount Wollaston in Braintree and is referred to as being at Mount Wollaston. This is the mount on whose top Thomas Morton erected the maypole about which his "merry merry merry boys" circled to the delight of the native spectators, and where Miles Standish and his melancholy men made their objective point when they went to seize those merry merry boys, destroy the pole, and secure the beaver pelts. The song for the exercises on that May day had a line or two seemingly designed for the benefit of the saints at Plymouth; thus they read — "Give to the melancholy man A cup or two of 't now and then. This physic will soon revive his blood And make him of a merrier mood." 536 BRACKETT GENEALOGY As setting forth the order of the exercises for the occasion, the first verse of Morton's May day song runs — "Make green garlons, bring bottles out; And fill sweet Nectar freely about; Uncover they head and fear no harm For here is good liquor to keep it warm." No doubt the program was carried out. The maypole they danced about was eighty feet high and on its top was placed a pair of buck horns; standing on the highest part of the hill it was a fair mark at sea and was visible from the locality of the Plymouth colony across the bay. The settlers there were Morton's enemies whom he speaks of as "precise Separatests;" he relates how "its setting up was a lamentable spectable * * *. They termed it an Idol; yea they called it the Calf of Horeb; and stood at defiance with the place naming it Mount Dagon; threatening to make it a woful mount and not a merry mount." This worldly Tom Morton who, in 1622, dwelt near the mount which, or a part of which, became the property of the staid Puritan, grim Richard Brackett, was the Mr. Thomas Morton who in after years was an instrument in saving to George Cleeve the vast estate that became the property of the Bracketts of Falmouth. No doubt Captain Richard and George Cleeve, while together in attendance on the general court, reviewed their recollections of worldly Tom Mor- ton, who knew how to do a good turn as well as to make trouble. In Nathan's day the story was well shredded by time, had so little of the frame work left that most any yarn would do for a filling; hence, Morton was little better than a pirate as the story was then told. Issue: 1. James, b. 3 Nov., 1709. See family 2. 2. Josiah, b. i Apr., 1712; was a housewright; living in 1754 in Halifax. Mar. 17 Mar., 1736, Anna Beale; had dau. Anna, bapt. 9 Oct., 1737; other issue, if any, not known. 3. Samuel, b. 28 Nov., 1714; probably mar. (intention published 4 Apr., 1738) Elizabeth Gomary; mentioned among proprietors of King's chapel in 1754, pew No. 99; living in 1756, in Boston. So far as known his children were — 1st. Joshua, never mar.; d. in Demarara. 2d. Samuel, mar. Montgomery. Issue: I. Elizabeth, who mar. 6 Dec, 1770, Richard Carpenter; had two sons and two daughters, one, Katie, lived in South Reading, Mass. II. Catherine, who mar. 16 Dec, 1779, William Dodd. No issue. III. Hannah, who mar. 27 Feb., 1803, William Dodd (above mentioned); no issue; for many years he was a clerk for Gov. Han- cock and at times bearer of dispatches. No dates are given in Mr. Richardson's record of this family; this would indicate that his infor- mation was obtained from some person who was acquainted with members of it. 4. Mary, b. 20 Feb., 1717; supposed to have mar. 11 Jan., 1743, Silas Stetson of Scituate; had son, Silas, b. i Mar., 1759. 5. John, b. 14 Apr., 1719. See family 3. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 537 6. Sarah, bapt. 17 June, 1722; mar. in 1748, Jonathan Hayward; lived in Braintree; children, Jonathan, bapt. 9 Apr., 1749, d. 1765; Margary, bapt. 11 Feb., 1750, mar. John Clark; I^ois, bapt. 23 Aug., 1752, mar. David P. Hayward of Braintree; Daniel, bapt. in 1754, mar. Mary Denton; Sarah, bapt. 16 June, 1757, d. at an advanced age; Mary, bapt. 11 Mar., 1759, d. young; Nathaniel, bapt. 4 Dec, 1763, mar. Elizabeth Ha^^ward; John, bapt. 2 Sept., 1766, mar. dau. •of Benj. Hodgden of Braintree. 7. Nathan, b. i July, 1724. See family 4. FIFTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 2. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James. James Brackett was born November 3, 1709, in Braintree, where he died in 1781; in 1752-3-4, purchased from'his brothers Josiah, John and Samuel, their respective shares in their lather's real estate in Braintree; was proprietor of the well known Brackett tavern, cor- ner of Ehn and Hancock streets; served as selectman in 1761. Mar- ried August 2, 1733, Abigail Belcher, ceremony performed by Rev. Samuel Chickley, of Old South church; she died in 175-, was daugh- ter of Deacon Gregory Belcher; he was born February 28, 1664, mar- ried March 25, 1690, Elizabeth Ruggles, was killed by accident while plowing July 4, 1727, son of Samuel; Elizabeth Ruggles was daugh- ter of John and wife, Rebecca Farnsworth, who were married March 18, 1662. Married (2nd) Mary, widow of Richard Brackett; she died September 20, 1780. When this Mr. Brackett reached middle life, vexatious disputes had commenced between the colonies and Great Britain which led to the War of the Revolution. The following will show on which side, and at how early a day, he took a stand. Under date of May 4, 1766, Mr. John Adams, who became president of the United States, wrote in his diary — "Returning this morning, I saw for the first time a likely young button-wood tree, lately planted in the triangle made by the three roads by the house of Mr. James Brackett. The tree is well set, well guarded, and on it is an inscription — 'The tree of liberty, and cursed is he who cuts it down.' Query. What are the consequences of this thought? I never heard a hint of it until I saw it, but I hear that some persons grumble and threaten to girdle it." The manifestation of impulse or feeling in a degree as the plant- ing of this tree would indicate, at so early a period in the contest, would hardly comport with the dignity and substantial business methods of the proprietor of the far-famed hostelry of Braintree. But there was a member of his household from whose subsequent conduct is inferred that he could have told the future president all about the inscription on the young button- wood. James Brackett was not the man to disturb a tree of liberty; and once planted near his house it remained, the deed having his approval. The good man did not 538 BRACKETT GENEALOGY live to hear the glad tidings of peace, but did live to hear that lib- erty had been won. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. James, b. , 173-. See family 5. 2. Samuel, b. 15 Jan., 1738; d. young. 3. Abigail, b. 13 Apr., 1740; mar. (ist) Benjamin Veazie; (2nd) 31 Dec, 1777, David Bass; children, Benjamin; William; Dorothys David, b. 1778; Asa. 4. Samuel, b. 30 Nov., 1741. See family 6. 5. Elizabeth, b. 4 Oct., 1744; mar. 15 Apr., 1764, John Hall, Jr.,. of Quincy, who d. 27 Oct., 1822; d. 10 Sept., 1821. Issue: 1st. John, bapt. 13 Aug., 1765; mar. Elizabeth Blake. 2nd. Lydia, bapt. 11 Jan., 1767; mar. Ruggles Nightengale. 3d. Edward, b. 29 Dec, 1771; mar. Elizabeth Hardwick. 4th. James, b. 28 Aug., 1774; never mar.; resided in Quincy. 5th. Charles, b. 11 May, 1777; never mar.; d. 23 Feb., 1851. 6th. Betsey, b. 30 Jan., 1780; mar. Theophilus Thayer. 7th. Lemuel, b. 14 Aug., 1785; mar. Nancy Gary. 8th. Nancy, never mar. 6. William, b. 7 Feb., 1747; was five feet eight inches, iu height; complexion, fair; was private in Capt. John Hall's co., CoL Benjamin Lincoln's regt., which assembled 19 Apr., 1775; served 7 days; enlisted 8 May, 1775, in Capt. Seth Turner's indept. co.,-; served 8 months and 13 days; enlisted same co. i Jan., 1776, served to 22 May, 1776; stationed at Braintree. Enlisted 25 May, 1776, in Capt. Seth Turner's co.. Col. Thomas Marshall's regt.; served to i Nov., 1776. Enlisted 31 Oct., 1776, same co. and regt., and served to I Jan., 1777; stationed at Hull. Enlisted in Col. Ebenezer Thayer's (5th Suffolk co.) regt. and from that regt. enlisted to serve for three years in Continental a.Ymy, 20 June, 1777; joined Capt. Per- kins' CO., Col. Crane's regt. of artillery; served during years 1778-9- 80; re-enlisted and served until the end of the war. When peace was proclaimed he was stationed at West Point; a few soldiers, of which he was one, were retained to garrison the forts; he died there in 1784; for this latter service he volunteered. That so gallant a soldier and so ardent a patriot did not live to a ripe old age, is regretted. Mar. Mercy, dau. of Richard Brackett and wife, Mary; in 1823 she lived in Boston on Cross street. Issue: 1st. Susannah, b. 20 Jan., 1774; mar. 5 Dec, 1790, Remember Newcomb; d. 11 Dec, 1826. Issue: I. Nanc5% b. 4 Nov., 1791; mar. Ephraim P. Steel. II. Delight, b. 13 Oct., 1793; mar. Bradley Cummings. III. Norton, b. 13 May, 1796; mar. Lydia Chasty; was dealer in boots and shoes in Boston; had son, Danforth S. IV. William, b. 29 Apr., 1798; never mar. V. Danforth, b. 10 July, 1800; d. i Oct., 1821. VI. Stillman, b. 24 July, 1803; d. 20 Apr., 1838. 2nd. Alice, b. 6 Nov., 1775. 3d. Elsie, who never mar. 7. Ebenezer, b. 28 Oct., 1750; never mar.; served as a private in Capt. John Hall's ist co.. Col. Palmer's regt.; co. assembled 4 Mar., 1776; served 15 days in Rhode Island. Served as a private in Capt. Edmund Billings' co.. Col. Jonathan Bass' regt.; co. assembled NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 539 13 June, 1776, to drive British ships from Boston; service, two days; d. in 1791, in Quincy. 8. Rebecca, mar. 5 Jan., 1761, Richard Newconib, of Quincy; d. young; no issue. 9. Mary, b. 16 Aug., 1761; mar. 3 Dec, 1780, Dr. Thomas Phipps, Sr., of Quincy; d. 4 Nov., 1817. Issue: 1st. Danforth, bapt. 7 Dec, 1783; d. at about 18 years of age. 2nd. Thomas, b. 16 Apr., 1786; mar. Mehitable Arnold; d. in 1832. 3d. Mary, b. 27 Apr., 1788; mar. James Baxter, of Quincy. 4th. Ivucy, b. 24 Apr., 1791; mar. Nathaniel Wildes, of Quincy. 5th. Rebecca, b. 17 Apr., 1796; also mar. Nathaniel Wildes. 6th. William, b. 17 June, 1798; mar. Stamford, of Boston. 7th. Samuel, b. 13 May, 1801. 3 0. Joseph Glidden, b. 28 Oct., 1764; d. young. 11. Rebecca, b. 14 Jan., 1767; mar. 7 Sept., 1786, John New- comb; resided in Quincy; children, John, bapt. 16 May, 1790, d. young; Eben, bapt. 16 May, 1790, d. 22 Mar., 1832; William, b. 28 July, 1793, mar. Jerusha Arnold; Joseph, b. 17 May, 1795, never mar.; Frances, b. 8 Apr., 1798; James, b. 29 June, 1800, mar. Caro- line Arnold; Danforth P., b. 11 Dec, -1803; Thomas, b. 28 Sept., 1806; Mary, b. i Oct., 1809, mar. John Page. FAMILY NO. 3. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John. John Brackett was born April 14, 17 19, in Braintree, Mass.; baptized on April 19, same year; a brick layer by trade; with his brother Samuel worked on the construction of King's chapel in Bos- ton, dedicated August 21, 1754, in which Samuel was a pew owner. The two removed to Boston when young men and resided there, he until subsequently to 1758. In the contest between the colonies and Great Britain he supported the latter; removed to Vermont, was in Bennington prior to 1775; when about the age of sixty years he enlisted and served in the British army, perhaps about the time of Burgoyne's invasion; removed to Manchester, Vt., where he died in the year 1800, at about the age of eighty years. It is not certain that the John Brackett who died in Manchester in 1800, and served in the British army was the John Brackett who was born in Braintree in 1 719, and was connected with Episcopal churches in Boston, but there is strong probability that he was; his associates in Boston well fitted him for his part in the war and his age at death would make his birth occur in the year 17 19; on these coincidences alone his parentage is based as here given. Married April 26, 1742, in Trinity church, Boston, by Rev. Addington Davenport, to Damaris Dean, baptized November 2. 1718, daughter of George and wife, Hannah Ruch. John Brackett was a member of Trinity church. He may have mar- ried the second time. Issue: 1. George, bapt. 13 July, 1743. No further record. 2. John, bapt. 3 June, 1744; d. 15 July, 1758. 3. Christopher. See family 7. Perhaps had other children. 540 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 4. From Family No. i. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan. Nathan Brackett was born July i, 1724, in Braintree, Mass. was baptized July 5, same year; a farmer; resided in Braintree to , about 1754, when he removed to Upton, Worcester county, Mass.; had purchased land, sixty acres, there December 10, 1753, and in' September, 1759, purchased of Joseph Chapin fifty-two acres on east • side of West river; also is of record purchase by him of forty acres from Nathan Tyler made June 4, 1761; as part consideration he and , successors were to pay to the treasurer of the trustees for Hopkington one pence per acre as rent, on March 25, of every year until March 25, 1828, and forever thereafter three pence per acre. There are recorded sales of land by him of forty acres to Nathan Tyler, Jr., August 28, 1760; thirty-five acres to Eben Wood April i, 1765; thirty acres to Francis Boon October 24, 1775, rent to be paid to trustees of Hopkington. Name is found in list of Upton training soldiers, dated March 23, 1757; from this is inferred that he served in the last French and Indian war. Late in life, subsequently to the War of the Revolution, with his family removed to Buckland, Frank- lin county, Mass., where he died in 1795. Married September 5, 1749, Hannah Owen; she was probably daughter of Nathaniel, and was born November 3, 1720; Nathaniel was born November i, 1691, in Braintree, died prior to 1730, married Deborah, was son of Na- thaniel and wife, Mary, son probably of William and wife, Elizabeth; An Elizabeth Owen was drowned June 3, 1702, while crossing a stream. Issue: 1. Nathan, b. 4 Feb., 1750, in Quincy, Mass. Was private in Capt. Stephen Saddler's co.. Col. Wheelock's regt., which marched 20 Apr., 1775, to Roxbury in response to alarm of 19 Apr.; served five days. Served as a private in Capt. David Batchelor's co., Col. Joseph Read's regt., (muster roll dated i Aug.. 1775) for three months and six days; received order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Roxbury 24 Oct., 1775. Name appears in list of men mustered in Worcester co., by Thomas Newhall, for service in Rhode Island; served in Capt. Farrar's co.. Col. Wood's regt.; receipt for wages dated at Upton 26 June, 1778, for six months' ser- vice in Rhode Island. Signed petition with others, dated 30 Sept., 1777, for addition to their wages lor service in Capt. Isaac Wood's CO., guarding Continental stores at Little Cambridge, Concord and Sudbury; granted by House of Representatives 21 Jan., 1778. Served in Capt. Samuel Lamb's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's regt., enlisted 26 June, 1778, time to expire i Jan., 1779. Also probably served in Capt. Thomas Baker's co.. Col. Nathan Tyler's regt., enli.sted 27 July, 1780; discharged 8 Aug., 1780; served fifteen days on alarm, in Rhode Island. In 1831, was allowed pension at which time he lived in Buckland. It is not known that he left any issue. 2. Hannah, b. 4 Dec, 1751; d. ^'oung. 3. Jonathan, b. i Aug., 1753; never mar.; d. in Buckland. 4. Betsey, b. 27 Aug., 1755, in Upton. 5. Samuel, b. 29 June, 1757. vSee family 8. 6. Sally, b. 19 Sept., 1759, in Upton. w NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 541 7. Benjamin, b. lo Nov., 1760. See family 9. 8. Hannah, b. 14 Jan., 1763; probably mar. 11 Sept., 1777, 'liomas Nelson, of Upton; if so was but 14 years old at the time. 9. James, b. 27 Jan., 1765. See family 10. 10. Rebecca, b. 2 Feb., 1768, in Upton. 11. Ivois, b. 2 July, 1773, in Upton. SIXTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 5. From Family No. 2. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James. James Brackett was born , 173-; baptized January 25, 1736, in Braintree. For sev^eral years kept the Althorp house corner of Elm and Hancock streets. In 1770, purchased house near Canal street and in close proximity to Mount Wollastqn, one of the oldest in Braintree; it stood on the site of a former garrison house; cuts of it decorated the bills issued by a Quincy bank. Was an extensive owner of real estate and engaged largely in shipping and trade. In 1774, with a Captain Brown owned several vessels engaged in fishing on the Grand banks; fish were salted in Braintree and exported to West Indies and South Europe, where during Lent a ready market was found at an advanced price. On his farms at Mount WoUaston were erected salt works to supply salt for curing fish; however, his vessels on return voyages could bring sea-salt from Situbal, Portugal, at less cost than salt could be manufactured at Quincy, and the works were discontinued. He w^as an ardent supporter of the colonies in their war for inde- pendence: not only during the war but for years prior thereto on all questions and matters leading up to the revolution he was outspoken against Great Britain's tyrannous course. It was as early as 1766, that John Adams recorded in his diary about the tree of liberty being planted in the triangle near the hotel. At a later date he wrote, — "By the way, to-day I heard that Major Miller and James Brackett, Jr., were heard since the March meeting raving against Deacon Palmer and said he was a knave, etc." In 1774, a report was spread in Boston and elsewhere that num- bers of the people in Braintree had combined to harass the Episco- palians and oblige them to leave the town. At the town meeting held in October, 1774, it was voted that said report was malicious and injurious, was subversive, of' good government. There were a few in Braintree who were Tories; they were prin- cipally Episcopalians. Among others who were suspected of^Toryism was a William Brackett, who at the outbreak of the war was taken into custody and required to declare his intentions. The writer has been unable to place this William Brackett; he was probably a son of the Tory, John Brackett, an uncle of this James Brackett who was making life uncomfortable for Tories of all kinds. The only William Brackett of whom is known, living in Braintree during the period, was as good a soldier in the Continental army as any who served. How- . ever, said uncle John was a very good Tory and Episcopalian; his 542 BRACKETT GENEALOGY home was in Boston, later when the contest became warm, in Ver- mont. To exclude all doubt as to his and his father's politics that might arise from the well known course of John Brackett in taking sides with the king, James Brackett, Jr., kept none of his patriotism under a bushel; the planting of the tree of liberty and the raving against Deacon Palmer and other Tories and Episcopalians, served to distinguish himself and his family in matters of politics from relatives of that ilk. By the town voting as malicious the report that its peo- ple had combined to harass the Episcopalians, no disapproval was intended as to his course or conduct; for at the same meeting the town voted that the committee of inspection carry out the orders of the committee of correspondence respecting the withholding of mate- rial from the soldiers, and James Brackett, Jr., was honored with a place on the committee. Served on local committee of safety in 1779, 81, 82 and 83; drafted in 1775, to serve in the war but was excused; later volunteered, was private in Captain Edmund Billings' company, Colonel Jonathan Bass' regiment; company assembled June 13, 1776, to drive British ships from Boston harbor; chosen selectman in 1786; at his request another was appointed to fill the ofhce. In 1794, he built a residence on the site where stood his father's tavern. Made voyages in his vessels to the West Indies, usually accompanied by his negro boy, Luke. In his old age was quite deaf and for that reason sat in the pulpit during services to enable him to hear the sermons. Married March 24, 1761, Mary Spear, daughter of John, 2nd, and wife, Mary Arnold; his father, Joseph, was born February 23, 1687, mar- ried Ann ; his father, Ebenezer, was born August 3, 1654, died December 7, , married July 16, 1679, Rachel Deering, was son of George and wife, Mary; all of Braintree. James Brackett died Au- gust 16, 1825; remains placed in his tomb in Quincy. Issue: 1. Polly, b. 29 Apr., 1762; mar. 14 Dec, 1794, George Odiorne, of Exeter, N. H., who d. i Dec, 1846, mnfr. of nails in Maiden, Mass.; d. 15 July, 1798. No issue. 2. Rebecca, b. 4 Mar., 1764; mar. 21 Oct., 1788, Jeffrey Richard- son of Boston, who d. 26 Oct., 1805; rope-maker; resided on corner of Pearl and High streets; d. 3 Dec, 1843. Issue: 1st. Jeffrey, b. 9 Oct., 1789; mar. (ist) 16 Sept., 1828, Sally Brackett, who d. 2 Dec, 1837; (2nd) 27 Jan., 1839, Julia S. Brackett. 2nd. James, b. i June, 1792; d. 31 July, 1793. 3d. James, b. 25 Sept., 1793; mar. Hannah Fiske. 4th. Sally, b. i Oct., 1795; d. 13 Aug., 1797. 5th. Ebenezer, b. 3 Apr., 1798; d. 25 Jan., 1802. 6th. Benjamin P., b. 23 Apr., 1802; mar. Rebecca Bridge. 3. Henry, b. 17 Jan., 1766. See family 11. 4. Sarah, b. 14 Sept., 1767; d. 31 Oct., 1785. 5. James, b. 29 July, 1769. See family 12. 6. Abigail Belcher, b. 11 Aug., 1771; mar. 24 Feb., 1804, Abijah Hunt, who d. 27 Dec, 1822; lived in Williamsburg, Mass.; d. 10 Dec, 1844; children, Sarah R., b. 26 Mar., 1806, mar. Hiram Holmes; Abigail B., b. 19 July, 1808, mar. Alvin Bradford, d. 26 Oct., 1833; Mary A., b. 4 June, 1811, d. 4 Feb., 1838; Philomelia, b. 22 Oct., 1813. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 543 7. Ebenezer, b. 7 May, 1773; never mar.; was a graduate of Dartmouth, a physician; d. 9 May, 1794. 8. Charles, b. 4 Mar., 1776. See family 13. 9. Samuel E., b. 11 Oct., 1778; d. 27 Aug., 1797. 10. Lemuel, b. 8 Sept., 1780. See family 14. FAMILY NO. 6. From Family No. 2. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born November 30, 1741, in Quincy; was private in Captain Seth Turner's Independent company in Braintree; enlisted January i, 1776, served to May 22, 1776; removed to Peters- boro, N. H., on a farm; married December 17, 1765, Rebecca Hay- ward, born February 25, 1746, died March 18, 1830, daughter of Samuel, Jr.; he married March 30, 1732, Sarah Hajmes; his father, Samuel, was born April 11, 1682, married Mary ; his father, Jonathan, married May 6, 1693, Sarah Thayre, Peter Brackett per- forming the ceremony, died in 1689, "his cart being loaded with wood, oversetting, pinched his body against a tree, whereof after a year or two he died;" Sarah Haynes was born July 18, 171 1, daugh- ter of John and wife, Sarah. Samuel Brackett died March 16, 1826, in Petersboro. Issue: 1. Sarah, b. 21 Oct., 1766; never mar.; d. 25 Apr., 1790. 2. Samuel, b. 26 Nov., 1768; never mar. 3. Betsey, b. 7 Nov., 1770; mar. John Collins. 4. Dorothy, b. 7 Oct., 1772; mar. John Bertram, name changed from Woodcock; had children. 5. John, b. 24 June, 1775, mar. (ist) 7 Dec, 1806, Elizabeth Stuart, who d. 12 Oct., 1813, in Petersboro, dau. of Thomas and wife, Elizabeth; (2nd) Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis. Issue: 1st. Henrietta, b. in 18—; mar. 19 Oct., 1830, Charles Cav- erly; lived in Boston; children, Charles; John; William L,.; Hen- rietta B.; and John B., who d. 22 Aug., 1846. 2nd. Mary, who mar. James Dale, brush-maker in Boston; no issue. 6. James, b. 10 May, 1777. See family 15. 7. Josiah, b. 28 Jan., 1779. See family 16. 8. Isaac, b. i July, 1781. See family 17. 9. Rebecca, b. 15 Aug., 1783; never mar,; living in 1837. 10. William, b. 11 May, 1786. See family 18. 11. Ebenezer, b. 27 Nov., 1788. See family 19. 12. Joseph, b. 31 Mar., 1791; was a minister in Rushville, N. Y.; mar. Bliss, who d. in 1826, dau. of George, of Springfield, Mass.; d. 24 Sept., 1832. Issue: 1st. George Bliss, who removed to New Orleans. 2nd. Henry Martyn, who removed to Washington state. 13. Benjamin, b. 21 Aug., 1795. See family 20. COAT OF ARMS NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 545 FAMILY NO. 7. I^From Family No. 3. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher. Christopher Brackett was born perhaps in Boston; for a time prior and probably during the War of the Revolution, he dwelt in Bennington, Vt.; after the war removed to Manchester, where he lived until about 1800, when he removed to Elbridge, N. Y'.; settled on a farm south of the village where he died at the age of seventy-five years. During the War of the Revolution he served in Elijah Dewey's company; name appears on roster of company as it was formed at time of battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777. Name is inscribed on Soldier's monument in Bennington. Married (ist) about 1768, Eliza- beth Tuttle by whom his older children were born; married (2nd) Elsa . Issue, not in order of birth: 1. PZzra, b. in 1769. See family 21. 2. Jemima, who mar. Abraham Mclntyre, of Elbridge. 3. Elizabeth, b. 4 July, 1780, in Bennington, Vt. 4. Belinda, b. 4 June, 1782, in Bennington. 5. Sabra, b. 26 Aug., 1785, in Manchester. 6. David, b. 12 May, 1788, in Manchester; lived in Elbridge, N. Y., where he raised a family. 7. Morris, drowned in 1816 in Osage river. 8. Jonathan, removed to Upper Canada in 1817. 9. Newman. No further record. 10. Sylvia, who mar. Rice and removed to Buffalo, N. Y. FAMILY NO. 8. From Family No.' 4. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, Samuel. Samuel Brackett was born June 29, 1757, in Upton. Was private in Captain Stephen Sadler's company, Colonel Wheelock's regiment, .which marched April 20, 1775, to Roxbury in response to alarm of April 19; served eight days. Was private in Captain David Batchel- or's company, Colonel Joseph Read's regiment, enlisted April 27, 1775, and served three months and twelve days; was given order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated' Roxbury, October 24, 1775. Was private in Captain Sam.uel Baldwin's company. Colonel Dike's regiment, served from December 14, 1776, to March i, 1777. Also served in Captain Samuel Craggin's company. Colonel Eben- ezer Sprout's regiment in Rhode Island and for said service was given receipt for wages in 1778, dated at Upton. Was (probably) private in Captain Ebenezer Battelle's company, enlisted July 2, 1778, discharged July 18, 1778; service, guarding stores in Watertown. Was private in Captain Peter Penniman's company, Colonel Job Cushing's regiment, served three months and twenty-four days wiih the Northern army. Was private in Captain Thomas Baker's com- pany, Colonel Benjamin Haw's regiment, enlisted August 2. 1778, discharged Septemb* r 12. 1778, serv^ed in Rhode Island. Was pri- vate in Captain Benjamin Read's company, Colonel John Rand's (Worcester county) regiment, enlisted July 14, 1780, for town of .Upton, discharged October 12, 1780; company raised to reinforce 546 BRACKETT GENEALOGY the Continental army, stationed at West Point; received certificate from Captain Benjamin Read stating that Samuel Brackett, of Upton, had supplied himself "with firelock, etc., upon a three months' ser- vice." It is gratifying to inform the reader that in 1833, this worthy patriot was pensioned by the Federal government. Upon the close of the war removed to Buckland, Mass., where he died in 1840, at the age of eighty-three years; was a farmer. Married Betsey Leonard who died in January, 1852, at the age of eighty-six years, daughter of Daniel H. and wife, Delano; her parents resided in Bridge- water until they removed to Buckland. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Apollos, b. in 1792. See family 22. 2. Sally, b. 22 Nov., 1795; mar. 18 Mar., 1728-9, Andrew Butler, farmer, b. 22 Feb., 1797, d. in Sept., 1880, son of Peter and wife, Martha Bass, of Buckland; d. 31 Mar., 1876. Issue: 1st. Frank, b. 17 Jan., 1830; killed in Sept., 1864, while serv- ing as a soldier in the Union army during the civil war. 2nd. Angeline, b. 7 June, 1833; mar. 29 May, 1864, James H. Doane, b. 26 Sept., 1833, son of James and wife, Cordelia Butler Sahford, farmer; reside in Hawley, Mass.; Mrs. Doane supplied data relative to descendants of her mother. Issue: I. Frank B., b. 12 Sept., 1865; mar. 3 Oct., 1894, Leigh J. Bemis; home, in North Haven, Conn. II. Caroline Ida, b. 26 May, 1867. III. Sarah Delia, b. i June, 1869. IV. Fred Woodbridge, b. 11 Feb., 1871; mar. 15 Sept., 1891, Nettie B. Bridges; home, in Northfield, Mass.; children, Ralph B., b. 14 Nov., 1893; Howard Benj., b. 22 Feb., 1898. V. Will Nelson, b. 27 Aug., 1872; mar. 9 Oct., 1895, Edith M. Chase; home, in Northampton, Mass.; children, Dorothy E., b, 4 Apr., 1897; Donna Chase, b. in June, 1899. 3d. Melville Cox, b. 2 Dec, 1835; mar, Delia Dunning; d. 2 Sept., 1899; children, Edith W.; Sarah H.; Frank J.; Clara D. C; Richard D. 3. Polly, who mar. Elmer Frost; d. about age of 80 years. 4. Sophronia, who mar. Consider Taylor; d. about age of 75 5'ears. 5. Justus, who d. about the age of 21 years. FAMILY NO. 9. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born November 10, 1760, in Upton; pri- vate in Captain Peter Penniman's compan5^ Colonel Job Cushing's regiment; served from August 17, 1777, three months and twenty-four days, with Northern army. Also private in Captain Benjamin Read's company. Colonel John Rand's (Worcester county) regiment; enlisted July 14, 1780, discharged October 10, 1780; company raised to reinforce the Continental army, stationed at West Point; enlisted for town of Upton; certificate dated November 26, 1780, by Captain Ben- jamin Read, is to the effect that Benjamin Brackett had supplied him- self "with firelock, etc., upon a three months' term of service." In 1833, was pensioned by the Federal government. Upon the close of the war removed to Buckland, where he died; was a farmer. Mar- ried Susannah Washburn. Issue: NATHAN, OF BRAINTREB 547 1. Jonathan, b. 19 Dec, 1792. See family 23. 2. Ezra, b. 17 Jan., 1795. See family 24. 3. Benjamin, who mar. Hannah Spinage; resided in Adams, Mass.; children, Mercy; Frank; Sarah; Harriet; Maria; Almira; Josiah. 4. Martin, who mar. Lydia Washburn, who lived in Buckland; had dau. Ivydia. 5. Nancy. No further record. FAMILY NO. 10. From Family No. 4. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James. James Brackett was born January 27, 1765, in Upton. It is tra- ditional that he served in the American army during the last year of the War of the Revolution; that one night when very hungry, while on picket duty he milked a cow, used one of his shoes for a dish and from it drank the milk. A story is related of him that when a young man he worked for a Shaker and at witnessing the Shaker's dancing and hearing his singing while at his religious devotions, he, himself, became lively and joined in the dancing; whereupon the old gentle- men rebuked him saying, "Jamie when thou art converted then thou mayest dance." His daughter, Harriet, related an instance in his family government. A few days before his fatal illness he commanded this daughter to say "Please sir," for something she wanted. She positively refused to say it, whereupon he said, "Then I will drowned you in the brook," and taking her in his arms across the road made a pretense of carrying out his threat. Harriet thought it would be pleasant to live with the fishes, until he began putting her head in the water. The ducking produced the desired effect; she said "Please sir," and was carried back in a more obedient frame of mind. On the close of the War of the Revolution, removed to Buckland, thence to Ashfield, Mass., and later to Delhi, N. Y., where he died in 1812. Married in Ashland, January r, 1798, Anna Watson Flower, born January 27, 17 — , died February 14, 1866, in Hannibal, N. Y., daughter of Major William who died at about the age of ninety-five years, and wife, Hannah Flower, his first cousin; her father, Major Lamrock Flower, moved from West Hartford to Ashfield, and died January 6, 1815. Married Mehitable Goodwin, born March 30, 1723. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. John A., b. 16 Sept., 1798. See family 25. 2. James A., b. 5 Mar., 1800. See family 26. 3. William W., b. 6 May, 1802. See family 27. 4. Hannah, b. 24 May, 1804; mar. Daniel Haskins; d. 15 Apr., 1847, in Skaneateles, N. Y., from consumption of the lungs; was a devoted member of the M. E. church; left surviving three children. 5. Truman F"., b. 23 Mar., 1810. See family 28. 6. Harry A., b. 26 Jan., 1806. See family 29. 7. Harriet, b. 22 Jan., 1808, in Delhi, N. Y.; upon the death of her father she went, in the fifth year of her age, to the home of her grandfather, William Flower; at the age of seven she went to live with a family, but because of the ill treatment, her mother took her at the end of a couple of years, to care for her the best she could; at the ^age of nine she was adopted by her mother's sister, Sally Flower 548 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Bement, of Ashfield, Mass., with whom she resided until she attained her twentj^-first 5'ear. In 1829-30, learned the milliner's trade; 1831, taught school in Pittstown, N. Y., in Grafton in 1832, and in Hoosick in 1834. In Pittstown she lived with her brother John Brackett, for two years until his second marriage, whose first wife she nursed in a lingering illness during her stay. With her mother in 1836, she went to the home of her brother William, in Hannibal. After teaching two terms of school she was mar. 9 May, 1838, to William Perkins, blacksmith and farmer, b. 2 Nov., 1811, d. 28 Mar., 1885, son of Job and wife, Phoebe Harrington, of Hannibal. Resided in Hannibal to 27 Mar., 1847, when they removed to Fairdale. Shortly before her death 9 July, 1875, removed to Hannibal Center. Had a strong and noble character, a quick and active brain, a retentive memory, and fine conversational powers. Through her generosity and abundant sympathy, her life was filled with usefulness though hampered by ill health for many years. Was a model mother and neighbor, and by precept and example sought to fill the place assigned to her in life. Issue: 1st. Russell Bement, mar. (ist) 24 Nov., 1862, Almira Elva Sanders; (2nd) 10 Dec, 1863, Cleantha Amelia Connell; d. in Feb., 1872, in Hannibal. 2nd. Anna Harriet, is librarian in Ilion (N. Y.) public library; supplied data relative to descendants of her grandfather. 3d. Hannah Fidelia. 8. Fidelia A., b. 25 Dec, 1811; d. 12 Sept., 1896; mar. 13 June, 1830, James M. Knowlton, wagon-maker and later a farmer in Han- nibal, b. 5 Nov., 1809, d. 29 May, 1875. Issue: 1st. John, b. 6 Dec, 1831; mar, 20 Jan., 1850, Elizabeth Vos- brug; d. 14 May, 1895. Had Eydia. who d. at age of 24. 2nd. Eliza Ann, b. 30 June, 1834; mar. 15 Aug., 1858, William H. Tator; d. 18 Dec, 1870. Had Charles, who d. at age of 19 years and Stella, who d. at age of 4 years. 3d. William H., b. 15 Feb., 1835; d. 2 Jan., 1858. 4th. Julia E., b. 20 Dec, 1836; d. 16 Jan., 1844. 5th. Eydia M., b. 11 Aug., 1838; d. 27 June, 1844. Oth. James R., b. 27 Dec, 1840; d. 20 Jan., 1844. 7th. Fidelia, b. 2 Sept., 1842; mar. 6 Jan., 1867, Charles Green; d. 21 Dec, 1878; children, Emma; Mary; Myrtle; Lydia. 8th. Julia A., b. 20 Jan., 1845; mar. 9 Oct., 1862, Charles D. Schaff; d. i Aug., 1896; children, Dillon; Mary; John; Fred. 9th. Susan E., b. 8 Dec, 1850; d. 31 Aug.. 1888. 10th. Reinzi, b. 5 Mar., 1853; mar. 12 June, 1872, Mary De Forest; child, William. - • SEVENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 11. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Henry. Henry Brackett was born January 17, 1766. in Braintree, Mass.; removed to Braintree, Vt., where he died December 13, 1843; was NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 549 the first settler in the town, went there in 1785; married March 19, 1789, Eliphal Burgess, of Windham, Conn., who died May 12, 1845. Issue: 1. James, b. 9 Nov., 1790; d. in 1813. 2. Henry, b. 22 Mar., 1793. See family 30. 3. Eliphal, b. 2 Aug., 1795; mar. i Nov., 1829, Stephen Mann, of Braintree, Vt.; d. i Nov., 1829, in Randolph. Children, William, who mar. Riford; Charles Brackett. b. 20 Oct., 1822, mar. Mary F. Mann; Horatio E., who mar. Williams, dau. of a governor of Vt. 4. Abigail, b. 24 May, 1797; mar. 2 July, 1818, Rufus Hutchin- son, of Braintree, Vt.; children, John Brackett, an attorney in Ran- dolph, who mar. Eucretia Gregory; Charles, who mar. Jane Randall; Rufus; Minora; Eliphal; George; Samuel. 5. Charles, b. 9 May, 1799; mar. (ist) 15 Jan., 1826, Almira Parish, of Bloomfield, Vt., who d. 14 Apr., 1843; (2nd) 20 Sept., 1844, Julia Spear. Issue: 1st. Marian E., b. 26 May, 1828; mar. 13 May, 1851, Hiram B. Bates. 2nd. George P., b. 30 Apr., 1835. 3d. Julia M.. b. 26 Feb., 1846.' 6. Rebecca, b. 10 July, 1801; mar. 4 Nov., 1832, Cephas Carpen- ter; children, James, b. 18 Oct., 1835; Elvira, b, 6 May, 1837; Henry, b. 22 Nov., 1840. 7. Elizabeth, b. 26 Jan., 1804; mar. Stephen Mann, of Randolph, Mass.; lived in Ferrisburg, Vt.; child, Allison W. 8. Minora, b. 16 Sept., 1806; mar. 2 Oct., 1827, Isaac Tower; resided in Randolph; children, Minora A., who mar. Seth Mann; Isaac H., who mar. Abby S. Belcher; James A.; Eliphal O.; Mor- ton; Charles W.; Mary E. 9. Ebenezer, b. 19 Jan.^ 1810; mar. 12 June, 1839, Orvilla Spauld- ing; d. 6 June, 1852. Issue: 1st. Edgar E-, b. 6 Jan., 1841; d. 20 Apr., 1843. 2nd. Edward E., b. twin with Edgar E.; d. 20 Dec, 1843. 3d. Ellen Elizabeth, b. 19 May, 1842. 4th. Franklin Edmund, b. 12 May, 1844; d. 12 June, 1845. 5th. Minerva A., b. 25 Feb., 1847; d. 25 Sept., 1848. 6th. John M., b. 27 Sept., 1849. 7th. Betsey E., b. 8 Apr., 1850. 8th. Clinton E., b. 16 June, 1852. 10. Samuel, b. 25 June, 1812; never mar.; d. 3 July, 1840. FAMILY NO. 12. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, James. James Brackett was born July 29, 1769, in Braintree. He served in 1786-7 in Captain Elisha Wales' company which operated with the state troops in the suppression of Shay's rebellion. On one of the night marches twenty-three men of the company were frost-bitten; for forty-five nights he slept with his knapsack for a pillow. 550 BRACKETT GENEALOGY During the War of 1812, while a passenger on the "Enterprise," a coaster, which sailed from Penobscot for Boston with a cargo for him of firewood in the hold and fish and lumber on the deck, on July 6, 1 81 2, in Boston bay it was taken by the privateer "Germantown" of Marblehead, Mass., and carried to that port. In a letter which appeared in the press dated July 14, 1812, Mr. Brackett related how the " 'Germantown' valiently fired at and brought us to;" how the coaster was boarded by a prize-master, who was followed by the cap- tain of the "Germantown," who examined "our papers and ordered us to proceed. We had proceeded about half a mile when we were again fired at * * * boarded us a second time and made a bon prize of us." At Marblehead the privateers became satisfied of their mis- take and settled with Mr. Brackett, taking his cargo to Quincy and paying him one dollar for each hour the vessel was detained. His purpose in writing was to let the public know "who the owners of the privateer are which is aiding the enemy in making war upon Ameri- can property." In 1809, Mr. Brackett built a hotel in Quincy near the Neponset river; in the hotel a grand "peace ball" was held in the spring of 1815. About 1820, he was engaged in lumbering in Maine; in 1830, purchased a farm in Greenport, L. I., where he made his home for several years; removed to Philadelphia, where shortly after he died April 18, 1855. Married in Exeter, N. H., October 7, 1795, Eliza- beth Odiorne, born January 11, 1775, died April 18, 1847. Issue: 1. Mary, b. 9 Sept., 1796; mar. i Nov., 1819, James Wilcox, of Concord, Pa.; children, Mary E., who d. in 1826; Thomas, who d. in 1840; James M., who mar. Mary Keating; John, b. 9 Sept., 1827; Joseph, b. II Aug., 1829; Mary E., who d. in 1846; Edward J., b. 2 Jan., 1834; Henry B., b. 24 Nov., 1838; Ida, b. 16 Oct., 1840. 2. Thomas O., b. 16 July, 1799. See family 31. 3. Joanna, b. 28 Apr., 1801; d. young. 4. Elizabeth Ann Greenleaf, b. 7 Feb., 1803; mar. (ist) 13 May, 1823, John Wilcox, of Concord, Pa., who d. 16 July, 1826; (2nd) 16 Nov., 1830, Lieut. John Marston, U. S. N., formerly of Quincy; chil- dren, Ellen J., b. 13 May, 1824, mar. Howard Golder, of Baltimore; Caroline E., b. 17 May, 1826, mar. Wm. H. Seal, of Philadelphia; John, who d. 28 Feb., 1833; John, b. 15 Dec, 1833, mar. Annie R. Marston; Matthew R., b. 13 Oct., 1835; James H., who d. 24 May, 1841; Frank D., b. 9 Aug., 1847. 5. Ellen Maria, b. 11 May, 1805; mar. 28 July, 1825, Colonel Thomas Robinson; d. 27 Jan., 1845; children, six, all of whom died young; also Mary, b. 27 Aug., 1836; Thomas, b. 3 Dec, 1838; Will- iam S., b. 7 Sept., 1840. 6. Hannah Miller, b. 4 Dec, 1807; mar. Henry B. Odiorne, son of Thomas, of Maiden; d. 20 May, 1845; children, Henry, b. 20 Mar., 1838; John, b. 14 June, 1839; Emma, b. 18 Mar., 1842; David W., b. 27 Mar., 1845. 7. James Henry, b. 3 Sept., 1811; never mar.; d. 24 Jan., 1848. 8. Caroline, b. 24 June, 1813; mar. 15 Feb., 1847, Col. Thomas Robinson, who d. 2 Sept., 1854; children, James H., b. 4 Dec, 1847; Nalbro F., b. 23 Aug., 1851; Richard M., b. 11 Jan., 1853. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 551 FAMILY NO. 13. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Charles. Charles Brackett was born March 4, 1776, in Braintree; married (ist) November 15, 1801, Betsey Bugber, of Roxbury, who died May 23, 1809, in Quincy; (2nd) in 1810, her sister Susannah Bugber, and removed to Randolph, Vt.; she died June 26, 1864. Mr. Brackett was defendant in a suit brought by Mr. F. Niles; after several trials it terminated in 1820, in favor of the defendant, whose attorney in the last trial was Daniel Webster. Died January 5, 1856. Issue: 1. Ebenezer, b. 23 Dec, 1802; d. 11 Jan., 1803. 2. Ebenezer, b. 24 June, 1804; mar. 26 July, 1826, Abigail Cur- rier Martin, of Rochester, N. Y.; had business interests in Chicago and Cleveland and was part owner of the Ohio canal; in June, 1839, with a large sum of money on his person, he left the boat on which he was traveling, to go into the interior of the state, and was never heard from; it is supposed that he was murdered. Issue: 1st. Caroline Elizabeth, b. 31 July, 1828;- mar. 30 Jan., 1850, B. P. Whipple, and had dau. Caroline, who d. young. 3. George, b. 21 Nov., 1810; never mar.; d. 23 Jan., 1859, in lyansingburg, N. Y. 4. Charles, b. 29 Oct., 1813; d. 14 Nov., 1813. 5. Andrew J., b. 14 F"eb., 1815. See family 32. 6. Charles, who d. 4 Mar., 1837. 7. James, b. 24 Jan., 1818. See family 33. 8. William F., b. 5 June, 1820. See family 34. 9. Mary Elizabeth, b. 24 Jan., 1825; mar. 6 Sept., 1849, John W. Huntley, who d. 14 July, 1854; mar. (2nd) 22 Apr., 1856, Rev. Henry E. Parker; d. in July, 1882. Issue: 1st. John W., b. 2 Oct., 1852; is dec. 2nd. Mary E., b. 3 Oct., 1853; is dec. FAMILY NO. 14. From Family No. 5. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Lemuel. Lemuel Brackett was born September 8, 1780, in Braintree. In 1800, sailed for Cadiz, Spain, in schooner, "Nancy" one thousand tons, owned by Ebenezer Parsons, of Boston, with captain, mate, cook and four hands; while at Cadiz a small vessel arrived with the news of Washington's death; was twenty-four days in crossing the ocean and forty days on return voyage. January 19, 18 10, was known in the annals of New England as the cold Friday. Mr. Brackett related that for several days the weather was very mild; the day before with his hired hands he had been repairing fences and at night the tools were left in the field, the men remarking how mild the weather was; the next morning the temperature had dropped many degrees below zero and so high a wind was blowing that it was danger- ous to expose one's face out of doors from fear of freezing; that "the whole harbor was smoking like a steam engine;" the weather soon became as mild as before the cold spell. In 1826, he built for his home a house on Hancock street adjoining the property where Gov- 552 BRACKETT GENEALOGY ernor John Hancock was born. Rendered material aid to Mr. Jeffrey Richardson in compiling his work on the descendants of Captain Richard Brackett. Late in life he removed to Troy, N. Y., thence to Lansingburg, N. Y., where he died February 14, 1869. Married January 6, 1806, Sally Whitney, born Nov^ember 3, 1781, died May 3, 1864, daughter of Reverend Peter (Aaron, Moses, Moses, Richard, John), born September 6, 1744, and wife, Julia Lambert, daughter of William, of Reading. Issue: 1. Samuel E., b. 7 Oct., 1806. See family 35. 2. Sally Whitney, b. 7 Jan., 1808; mar. i6^Sept., 1828, Jeffrey Richardson, of Boston, iron merchant; d. 2 Dec, 1837; children, Jeffrey, who d. 24 Dec, 1829; Jeffrey, b. 19 July, 1831; William, who d. 2 June, 1835; Sally Brackett, b. 12 Mar., 1836, mar. White, of Boston. 3. Rebecca Richardson, b. 26 Mar., 1809; mar. 28 July, 1840, William L. Whitney, of Cambridge; d. 3 Dec, 1881; children, Lucy A., b. 14 Aug., 1841; William Lambert, b. i Feb., 1844, resides in West Newton, Mass.; Julia A., b. i Aug., 1847, mar. Wright, resides in Montpelier, Vt. 4. James, b. 26 Nov., 1810; was in furniture business; resided in Cambridge; mar. 31 Jan., 1856, Susan Elizabeth Whitney; d. in Aug., 18-7. No issue. 5. Julia Lambert, b. 13 Jan., 181 2; mar. 27 June, 1839, Jeffrey Richardson; d. 31 Jan., 1879; children, William Lambert, b. 6 Sept., 1842; infant, b. and d. 17 Aug., 1846. 6. Nancy, b. 31 Aug., 1813; never mar.; d. 15 Mar., 1898. 7. Jeffrey R., b. 29 Oct., 1815. See family 36. FAMILY NO. 15. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, James. James Brackett was born May 10, 1777; was a drover in Peter- boro, N. H.; removed to Antrim, N. H., where he died March 16, 1861; was a shoemaker by trade; married in 1803, Hannah Carr, born May 16, 1784, who died March 21, 1867, daughter of Elder James Carr, of Antrim, and wife, Ann Patterson, born November 25, 1752, died December 11, 1838. Issue: 1. Jonathan, b. 2 July, 1804, in Peterboro; never mar.; d. 23 Apr., 1835. 2. Ann C, b. 4 Feb., 1806; mar. in May, 1833, John W. Wallace. 3. Sally W., b. 6 June, 1808; mar. (ist) James Smith, of Antrim; (2nd) George Merrill, of Cambridgeport, Mass.; d. in 1877. 4. Betsey H., b. 6 Sept., 1810, in Peterboro; mar. 30 Jan., 1834, Thomas Twiss, of Antrim. 5. Hannah J., b. i Jan., 1813, in Antrim; mar. 26 May, 1840, John McClure; resided in Revere, Mass. 6. James C, b. 27 June, 1815. See family 36A. 7. Silas D., b. 27 Oct., 1817; d. 24 June, 1884; resided in Nashua; mar. 20 June, 1844, Sophia H. Peacock, of Nashua. Issue: 1st. Ella S., b. 28 June, 1846; is dec. 2ud. Ida Maria, b. 16 Dec, 1848; is dec. 3d. Llewellyn S., b. 6 Sept., 1855; home, in Waltham, Mass. 4th. Luella S., b. 6 Sept., 1855; is dec. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 553 8. Clarinda H., b. 20 Mar., 1820; mar. i Dec, 1842, John Little, of Antrim; resided in Cambridgeport; in 1907, she was living in Providence, K.I. 9. Mary A., b. 5 July, 1822; mar. 31 June, 1843, Luther Camp- bell, of Antrim. 10. Henry T., b. 30 July, 1827; removed to Cambridgeport; liv- ing in 1907; mar. in July, 1847, Sarah Jane Harris; (2nd) Hannah Wadleigh, of Bangor, Me. Issue: 1st. Emma Jane, b. 10 July, 1851; d. at age of 13 years. 2nd. William W., b. 7 Nov., 1862, in Watertown, Mass.; lives in Middleboro. FAMILY NO. 16. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, Josiah. Josiah Brackett was born January 28, 1779, in Peterboro, where he resided; wandered in the woods and was frozen to death January 31, i855;_,married April 9, 1800, Mary Stewart, who died May 6, 1871, daughter of Thomas and wife, Elizabeth. Issue: 1. Rebecca, b. 6 July, 1801; mar. (ist) Joel Tufts, who d. 7 May, 1852; (2nd) 14 May, i860, Col. Norton Hunt. 2. Jane S., b. 18 Dec, 1802; mar. I^athan Bailey. 3. Mary, b. 31 Dec, 1804; mar. Samuel G. Pierce. 4. Josiah, b. 11 Feb., 1807; resided, in Peterboro; mar. 19 Mar., 1835, Mary Piper; children, Anne, b. 17 Nov., 1836; George, b. 18 Dec, 1837; Jackson, b. 5 Apr., 1839; Maria Louisa, b. i Feb., 1841; John Piper, b. 3 June, 1842; Rosanna, b. 11 Apr., 1844; Joel Tufts, who d. 26 Aug., 1 851; Charles, who d. 24 Aug., 1851; Albert Lewis, who d. 25 Aug., 185 1 ; the last three named died from dysentery and were buried in the same grave; Mary Rebecca, b. 24 Jan., 1857. 5. Thomas S., b. 11 Dec, 1808; mar. 19 Apr., 1837, Rebecca Tufts, who d. 17 July, 1853; children, Ann R., b. 7 Jan., 1838; Sarah E., b. 31 Mar., 1842. 6. Elizabeth S., b. 16 Feb., 181 1; mar. in 1846, Nathan B. Bliss. 7. Joseph, b. 26 May, 1815; mar. i Oct., 1846, Lucretia L. Hunt; resided in Lempster, N. H. Issue: 1st. Charles Albert, b. 2 Jan., 1850. 2nd. Laura L., b. i Apr., 1854. 8. Sarah, b. 8 June, 1820; mar Albert P. Brown; lived in Am- herst, N. H. 9. Charles, b. 24 June, 1823; d. in 1846. FAMILY NO. 17. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, Isaac. Isaac Brackett was born July i, 1781, in Peterboro; removed to Charlestown,Mass.; married March 22, 1807, Nancy Field, of Ouincy, daughter of Joel; in 1857, celebrated their golden wedding. Issue: 1. Benjamin F., b. 23 Sept., 1808. See family 37. 2. Ebenezer Willard, b. in 1809; mar. 12 Mar., 1830. Susan Malone. Issue: 1st. Elizabeth Ann, b. i Oct., 1831. 2nd. Isaac Willard, b. 16 July, 1835. 554 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. Elizabeth Ann, b. 28 Oct., 1811; mar. 27 Nov., 1831, John Wales; resided in Bridgewater, Mass.; children, John, who mar. Susan H. Rogers, of Boston; Olive E., who mar. Martin Wales, Jr., of Stoughton, Mass.; Susan J , who d. 6 July, 1841; Edward C, b. II June, 1840; George E., who d. 18 Feb., 1843; George W., b. 28 Sept., 1845; Frank E., b. 6 Feb., 1847. 4. Martha Baxter, b. 5 Mar., 1824. FAMILY NO. 18. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, William. William Brackett was born May 11, 1786, in Peterboro, N. H.; removed to Colebrook, N. H., where he resided until his death, April 19, 1835; was a farmer. Married December 27, 1812, Sarah Ward, b. November 16, 1792, died December 20, 1862; her parents resided in Henniker, N. H. Issue: 1. Samuel Hayward, b. 29 Sept., 1813; resided in Colebrook; mar. 21 Feb., 1837, Elizabeth M. Wiggin. Issue: 1st. Charles William, b. 27 Apr., 1838. 2nd. Emma Abby, b. 23 Sept., 1842. 3d. Philena, b. 12 Apr., 1846. 4th. Ella E., b. 24 May, 1856. 2. Leonora, b. 3 May, 1815; mar. 21 Jan., 1838, Columbus Jew^ett. 3. George Ward, b. 6 Apr., 1818; mar. (ist) 2 Nov., 1842, Sarah M. Eewis, of Townsend, Mass., who d. 3 July, 1844; (2nd) 2 May, 1845, Mary A. Field, of Peterboro, who d. 3 July, 1846, (3d) 25 Dec, 1846, Bathsheba Eldridge, of Exeter, N. H.; removed to Everett, Mass., where he d. in 1884. Issue: 1st. George Frederick, b. 2 Sept., 1854; resides in Kingston, Mass.; mar. Cora E. Merrill, dau. of Albert, of Lovell, Me. 4. Paulina, b. 23 Apr., 1820; mar. i Aug., 1848, Carlos Child, b. about 1813; d. 19 Mar., 1857. 5. John, b. I Oct., 1822. See family 38. 6. Rebecca H., b. 23 Oct., 1824; mar. 3 Sept., 1856, Daniel Cogswell. 7. Joseph, b. 12 Oct., 1827. See family 39. 8. Sarah, b. 19 Apr., 1832. FAMILY NO. 19. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Brackett was born November 27, 1788; married October I, 1817, Clarissa Hildreth, who died October 16, 1837; he died March 19, 1830. Issue: 1. Sarah, b. 2 July, 1818; mar. 29 Oct., 1838, Charles Parker; lived in Brooklyn, N. Y. 2. Samuel, b. 4 Feb., 1820; mar. 15 May, 1845, Esther Sterling, who d. 25 Aug., 1858. Issue: 1st. Celeste H., b. 10 Oct., 1846. 3. Augusta, b. 19 Sept., 1821; mar. 12 Dec, 1841, Isaac Hawes. 4. George, b. 25 Aug., 1823; mar. 10 Sept., 1851, Mary Ann Sterling, sister of Esther; resided in Brooklyn. Issue: NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 555 1st. Charles P., b. i6 July, 1852. 2nd. Marion A., b. 25 Sept., 1853; d. young. 3d. George W., b. 23 Oct., 1855. 4th. Clarissa H., b. 22 Sept., 1857; d. young. 5. Mary J., b. 13 Oct., 1825; mar. 11 Nov., 1850, John A. Patten, carpenter; resided in Boston. No issue. 6. Caroline, b. 21 Mar., 1827; mar. 3 Dec, 1846, Abner B. gor- ing; d. 9 Oct., 1857. FAMILY NO. 20. From Family No. 6. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, Benjamin. Benjamin Brackett was born August 21, 1795; resided in Peter- boro, N. H.; married (ist) March 22, 1825, Lavina Cunningham; married (2nd) Sally Wilcox, of Nashua, N. H.; died February 2, 1876. Issue: 1. Samuel, b. 27 Dec, 1825; resided in Peterboro, Waltham and Boston; was constable in police court; mar. 22 Mar., 1847, Sarah Palmer, b. 5 Dec, 1814, d. 15 June, 1886, dau.- of Jeduthum Palmer and wife, Sally Turner, of Pembroke, Mass.; d. 23 Apr., 1889. Issue: 1st. Sarah, b. and d. in 1848. 2nd. Frederick H,, b. 26 Apr., 1849; d. in 1853. 3d. Mary Cora, b. 7 Mar., 1858; resides in Peterboro, N. H. 2. Henry, b. 11 Sept., 1827; d. 11 Oct., 1849. 3. Joseph, b. 24 Nov., 1829; never mar. 4. George G., b. 13 Sept., 1833; never mar. 5. Sarah A., b. 26 Nov., 1836; principal of licensed minor's school in Boston. 6. William C, b. 25 June. 1858; never mar. 7. Rodney, never mar. FAMILY NO. 21. From Family No. 7. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra. Ezra Brackett was born in 1772 in Bennington, Vt.; was a farmer; resided in Elbridge, N. Y., until late in life; in 1838, removed with his son Ezra, to Corvis, Mich., where he died in 1850; married July 16, 1797, Elizabeth Madison, b. in 1769, d. in 1835. Issue: 1. Reuben, b. in 1798; mar. in 1825, Caroline Wheeler. No issue. 2. Christopher, b. in 1799; d. 5 May, 1826. 3. Elizabeth, b. in 1802; mar. Crosby; d. in 1834. 4. Cynthia, b. 15 June, 1804; mar. Z. Jones; d. 18 Mar., 1890. 5. Ezra, b. 18 Oct., 1805. See family 40. 6. Isaac, b. in 1807; d. in Aug., 181 1. 7. Martin S., b. 19 Dec, 1810. See family 41. FAMILY NO. 22. From Family No. 8. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, Samuel, Apollos. Apollos Brackett was born in 1792, in Buckland, Mass.; was a shoemaker and farmer; for a time lived in Virginia where he married 556 BRACKETT GENEALOGY his first wife; about the time of her death he returned to Buckland where he resided until his death in July, 1862. Married (2nd) in October, 1825, Lucretia Ward, born October 24, 1793, died in Janu- ary, 1854, daughter of John and wife, Lois Cranston, who resided in Ashfield and Buckland. Issue: 1. Samuel, b. in 1828; mar. Eliza Stetson; d. in 1898. Issue: 1st. Eliza v., who mar. Miller Mantor; resides in Buckland. 2nd. Flora L., mar. Charles Bahmer, who is dec; she resides in New Britain, Conn. 2. Lucretia, b. in 1830; home, in Shelburne Falls, Mass.; sup- plied data relative to descendants of her grandfather, other than as noted. 3. Caroline, b. in 1833; mar. vSanderson Ruddock; children, Elwin E., who resides in Shelburne, Mass.; Wesley and Orie E., who reside in Buckland. 4. Apollos, b. in 1837; resides in Shelburne Falls; mar. Ruth C. Eldridge who d. 2 Dec, 1900; had dau. Anna Maria who d. 17 Jan., 1890, when nearly 22 years old. FAMILY NO. 23. From Family No. 9. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, Benjamin, Jonathan. Jonathan Brackett was born December 19, 1792, in Eynn, Mass.; resided in Hawlej^ Mass., where he died July 22, 1867; married Sarah Rawson, born March 17, 1797, died January 22, 1877. Issue: 1. Jonathan, b. 22 Feb., 1825; mar. Mary Dyer. No further record. 2. Euana, b. 25 Mar., 1827, in Buckland; mar. 11 Feb., 1857, Sereno M. Shofner, farmer, b. 6 Jan., 1824, d. 3 Feb., 1883, son of Martin and wife, Martha A. Streeter, who were mar. 18 Sept., 1822, in Georgia and moved to Rowe, Mass., in 1828; resided in Rowe to 1868 when they removed to Manchester, la. Issue: 1st. Sereno Allen, b. 17 Apr., 1858; resides in Manchester, la. 2nd. Rosa Euana, b. 11 Dec, 1867; mar, 28 Nov., 1894, Robert M. Merriam; home, in Ryan, la. Issue: I. Harlan, b. 12 Jan., 1897. II. Donald Sereno, b. 8 May, 1901. 3. Sarah, b. 13 June, 1828; mar. 7 Feb., 1887, Eoring Hastings, b. 26 Oct., 1814, d. 28 Mar., 1903; home, in Westboro, Mass. 4. Allen, b. 2 May, 1830; d. 23 Dec, 1853. 5. Nelson, b. 7 Feb., 1832; d. 17 Dec, 1883. 6. Freeman, b. 8 Sept., 1833; d. 11 July, 1864, at City Point, Va. Served in co. G, 37th Mass. vol. inf., en. 30 Aug., 1862. 7. Mary E., b. 15 Dec, 1835; mar. 18 Nov., 1871, Stillman F. Whitman, b. 12 Mar., 1825, d. 19 Feb., 1895, son of Ebenezer and wife, Sylvia Ford; child, Carrie Augusta, b. 25 Mar., 1873, d. 2 Aug., 1873- 8. Emily A., b. 18 Nov., 1837; mar. Mark Vincent. 9. William H., b. 26 June, 1840. See family 42. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE ' 567 FAMILY NO. 24. From Family No. 9. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, Benjamin, Ezra. Ezra Brackett was born January 17, 1795, in Ashfield, Mass.; was a farmer in Goshen, where he died November 15, 1885, in the ninety- first year of his age; married Hannah Cobb, born in 1799, died February i, 1863. Issue: 1. Susannah, b. 26 Oct., 1816; mar. Henry T. Godfrey; d. 21 Jan., 1900; children, John H.; Sarah E.; Anson and Alanson, twins; Daniel; Herbert; Charles. 2. Hannah Cobb, b. 18 Apr., 1818; mar. 16 May, 1840, Anson W. Godfrey; d. 9 Sept., 1882; had dau. Alice. 3. Eliza, b. in 1821; d. 18 Jan., 1858. 4. Sarah Ann, b. in 1826; d. 6 Mar., 1842. 5. Ruth, b. 15 Apr., 1828; mar. 29 June, 1848, Newman W. Bartlett; children, Clifford; Sarah and May, twins; lyizzie. 6. Harriette, b. in 1831; d. 12 Nov., 1834. 7. lyois, b. in 1833; d. 14 Nov., 1834. 8. Olive P., b. 12 Nov., 1835; mar. (ist) 22 Mar., 1858, William Porter; (2nd) 3 May, 1864, Roswell A. Pratt; home, in East Hamp- ton, Mass.; child, Martha Estella. 9. Ezra Martin, b. 8 May, 1839; mechanic; mar. 22 Feb., 1862, Alice ly. Prentice, b. 25 Nov., 1839; was a soldier in civil war, en- listed in 1862; home, in Florence, Mass. 10. Ellen J., b. 8 June, 1842; mar. 7 Jan., i860, Herman H. White; d. 9 Dec, 1886; children, William; Eddie and Edith. FAMILY NO. 25. From Family No. 10. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, John A. John Adams Brackett was born September 16, 1798, in Ashfield, Mass.; a cooper and farmer. Married (ist) at Grafton, N. Y., Eliza Chase, who died January 14, 1833, is buried in Warren's private ceme- tery in Pittstown, N. Y.; (2nd) Abigail M. Sturges who died about 1855, daughter of Sturges and wife, Margaret Brayton; resided in Pittstown, Wilton, Bald Mountain and Saratoga Springs, N. Y., in the order named; died January 4, 1871, in Saratoga Springs. Issue, by wife Eliza Chase: 1. James S., b. 29 Jan., 1823. See family 43. 2. William W., b. 14 Jan., 1825. See family 44. 3. Henry R., b. 18 Sept., 1872. See family 45. 4. John, who d. in infancy. Issue, by wife Abigail M. Sturges: 5. George R., b. 26 Sept., 1835. See family 46. 6. Polly, b. 12 Apr., 1837; d. in 1866 at Bald Mountain in Washington co., N. Y.; mar. Elisha Sherman. Issue: 1st. John. 7. Eliza M., b. 5 Oct., 1848, in Wilton, N. Y.; home, in Liberty, N. Y.; mar. 18 Mar., 1864, Cornelius H. Ott, carpenter, later, art embroiderer, b. 23 Dec, 1833, d. 15 Feb., 1874, son of Smith J. and wife, Lucinda Betts, of Moreau, N. Y.; Mrs. C. H. Ott has resided in Wilton, Seneca Falls, Valley Falls, Saratoga and New York city, in the order named; her business is art embroideries. Issue: 558 • BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Nettie L., b. 4 Sept., 1866; home, in Liberty, N. Y. 2nd. Cora A., b. 16 Aug., 1868; d. 4 Aug., 1872. 3d. Orrin J., b. 25 Oct., 1870; served in war with Spain as private in co. G., 71st N. Y. vol. inf.; mar. 24 Sept., 1895, Emma See; home, at 252 W. 133d St., N. Y. city. Issue: I. Florence, b. 10 Nov., 1896; d. 5 Apr., 1899. II. Herbert Clifford, b. 27 June, 1900. 4th. Harriet, b. 26 Sept., 1874; d. 5 Dec, 1899; mar. 4 Jan., 1899, Albert S. Coleman. 8. Harriet, b. 12 Apr., 1852; d. in Saratoga Springs about 1863; mar. John Fryer. Issue: 1st. Charles Grant. 2nd. Edna. 9. John Adams, Jr., b. 25 Oct., 1839; in the civil war served in Ellsworth's Avengers, 144th New York vol. inf. was promoted Corp., then Sergt.; at Gettysburg when the color bearer of the regiment was killed he took the colors, was himself shot 2 July, 1863; lay on the battle field to 9 July, and d. either the 19th or 22nd of July, 1863. FAMILY NO. 26. From Family No. 10. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, James A. James Alanson Brackett was born March 5, 1800, in Buckland, N. Y. Upon the death of his father, at which time he was twelve years old, he was bound out until he should become of age; during this period his life was a very unhappy one. His native ability gained for him a fair education; his fondness for books materially improved his schooling — was self-taught. After his marriage he spent one and one-half years in Cincinnatus, N. Y., with his brother William, in a store; then removed to Hannibal Center, N. Y., where he lived the remainder of his life. Purchased a grist mill and cloth works of a pioneer in Hannibal Center by the name of Burroughs, and soon after purchased a farm from the same party; some years later he sold the mill and thenceforth gave his attention to farming at which he was eminently successful. Was one of the foremost and best known men in his community; a devoted member of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, a class leader, superintendent of Sunday school and even janitor of the old schoolhouse, in which for many years ser- vices were held. Through his efforts and liberality a church edifice was erected in 1865. Died November 25, 1868; married about 1825, Sarah Sherman, of Rhinebeck, N. Y., born June 27, 1805, died March 7, 1886, daughter of Joseph and wife, Sarah Lawton, of Coeymans, Albany co., N. Y. Issue: 1. Achsah, b. 26 May, 1826; mar. Benedict Wetherby, who d. 22 March, 1866; d. 6 Apr., 1868. Issue: ist. Charles B., b. 31 July, 1858; mar. 2 Nov., 1886, Amy C. Dann, of Fulton, N. Y.; dau., Mabel B., b. 19 Mar., 1889. 2nd. William B., b. 9 June, 1865; mar. 6 Sept., 1887, Lillie E. Tidd, of Minetto, N. Y. 2. Eevi, b. 28 July, 1830. See family 47. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 559 FAMILY NO. 27. i. From Family No. lo. Descent; Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, I James, William W. I William Watson Brackett was born May 6, 1802, in Delhi, N. Y.; ' was a merchant in Hannibal Center, N. Y., where he died November ■ 27, 1876. Married (ist) Julia Flower, daughter of his mother's brother; (2nd) June 8, 1837, Sally Ann Teller, daughter of Rev. Isaac Teller; she died June 12, 1892. Issue: By his first wife he had six children of whom one lived to matur- ity, viz: 1. Rebecca A., mar. Alexander Hulett, who d. in 1893; d. in 1898, in Brooklyn, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Ella, who d. 13 Mar., 1902. 2. Isaac Teller, b. 22 Apr., 1838. See family 48. 3. William H., b. 26 Aug., 1841. See family 49. 4. James Watson, b. 18 Apr., 1845; mar. Elizabeth Ketchum; home, in Hannibal, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Fred, b. i Jan., 1866. 2nd. William Watson, b. in Nov., 1868. 5. Franklin Taylor, b. 17 Oct., 1848; d. 27 Apr., 1864. 6. Anna E., b. 6 Sept., 1852, in Hannibal Center, N. Y.; home, in Martville, Cayuga co., N. Y.; mar. 4 Mar., 1874, Herson J. Lewis, b. 4 vSept., 1847, farmer and commercial salesman, son of Dyer P, and wife, Betsey E. Hill, of Martville. Issue: 1st. Velorus P., b. 6 Jan., 1875; resides at New Castle, Pa. 2nd. Ray Brackett, b. 25 Nov., 1876; mar. 11 Mar., 1903, Clara Hally; home, in vStanford, Conn. 3d. Charles H., b. 11 Aug., 1879; home, in Martville. 4th. Bertha E., b. 2 Sept., 1881; mar. 18 Nov., 1904, Bert D. Simpson; home, in Martville. 5th. William D., b. 28 Sept., 1885; resides in Stamford, Conn. 6th. Lena Mae, b. 25 May, 1889. 7th. Rebecca L., b. 4 Mar., 1892. 8th. Florence Margurite, b. 14 Sept., 1898. 7. Charles H., b. 30 Oct., 1855. See family 50. FAMILY NO. 28. From Family No. 10. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, Truman F. Truman F. Brackett was born March 23, 1806, in Delhi, N. Y.; was a farmer in Hannibal Center and Ira, N. Y., in which latter place he died July 29, 1876. Married September 6, 1831, Phebe Perkins, born June 23, 18 13, died April i, 1880, daughter of Job and wife, Phebe Herrington (?) of Hebron, N. Y., later of Hannibal. Her death which occurred at the home of her son, Truman F., was from consumption; her parents removed from Hebron to Hannibal about 1 8 16; the greater part of her life was spent in Ira. Issue: 1. Sarah Jane, b. 29 Jan., 1833; d. 10 May, 1882; mar. 8 Mar., 1854, William T. Matson, b. 3 Oct., 1830, in Ira, N. Y., farmer and surveyor, justice of the peace for 30 years; resides in Floridaville, N. Y., son of Eli S., b. 12 Feb., 1796, and wife, Delia Townsend, of Ira, Cayuga co., N. Y. Issue: 560 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1st. Willis Eli, b. 27 May, 1857; mar. 3 Nov., 1881, Matie Taylor; home, in South Hannibal, N. Y. Issue: I. Walter Scott, b. 18 July, 1884. II. Homer Eli, b. 20 July, 1889. III. Sarah Adele, b. 18 Mar., 1892. 2nd. Cora Adele, b. 7 Jan., 1859; mar. 25 Nov., 1896, Eugene C. Dolson; home, in Floridaville, N. Y. 3d. James Truman, b. 9 July, 1861; mar. 24 Jan., 1884, Hattie L. Hawkins; home, in South Hannibal. 4th. Stella Jane, b. 29 May, 1864; resides in New York city. 5th. Harvey Townsend, b. 3 May, 1866; mar. 3 Mar., 1886, Calista Osborn; home, in Hannibal, N. Y. Issue: I. Robert, b. 28 Jan., 1887. II. AHce M., b. 19 Feb., 1892. III. Harrv, b. 22 Oct., 1893. IV. John W., b. 25 Feb., 1899. V. Helen, b. 4 June, 1901. 6th. Alice Pauline, b. 7 Jan., 1868; mar. 7 Dec, 1889, Fred Warner; home, in Redwood Falls, Minn. Issue: I. Florence L,., b. 23 May, 1891. II. Leon W., b. 22 Jan., 1893; d. 12 Aug., 1901. III. Harry F., b. 6 Apr., 1895. 7th. Frank Brackett, b. 10 Oct., 1869; dealer in furs and hides in Floridaville, N. Y. 8th. Roderick Nathaniel, b. i Nov., 1872; admitted to the bar in 1897, in New York; removed to Cheyenne, Wyo.; member of the legislature; appointed judge of the district court. First district. 9th. Phebe Anna, b. 4 Apr., 1874; mar. 10 Apr., 1891, Vernon G. Albright; home, in Lysander, N. Y. Issue: I. Anna Belle, b. 19 Jan., 1895. 2. James H., b. 15 Oct., 1835. See family 51. 3. Truman Franklin, b. 7 July, 1844; mar. Zada Thompson; resides in Kilgore, Neb.; has one son, Ar^din, who is mar. 4. Julia Ann, b. 19 Dec, 1847; mar. Charles Hoag; home, in Ira, N. Y. Issue: 1st. James. 5. William J., b. 22 June, 1852. See family 52. FAMILY NO. 29. From Fariiily No. 10. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, Harry A. Henry A. Brackett was born January 26, 1810, in Delhi, N. Y.; for thirty years preceding his death he lived near Weedsport, N. Y.; was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for forty years, a thorough, earnest consistent Christian. He died February 7, 1884, on Thursday; he had been quite well on Monday of the week, and on that day did hard work; was taken sick on Tuesday. Had resided in Hannibal and Auburn; was a farmer. Married (ist) in 1837, Ada- line Brown, born in 1822, died in 1852; (2nd) in 1853, Eocelia Austin, daughter of James and wife, Rhoda Watts. Issue: 1. James, b. 21 Dec, 1841; mar. Hattie Miller; home, in Onon- daga, N. Y. Issue: NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 561 1st. Charles D., b. 15 Apr., 1874; resides in Baltimore, Md.; is mar. and has son, Edwin B. 2. Charles, b. 11 Dec, 1845; d. 22 Sept., 1871. 3. Alvin, b. 17 Feb., 1853; d. in 1853. 4. Lorila, b. 17 June, i860; mar. 14 Mar., 1894, Sewell H. Haz- ard, b. 14 Oct., 1835, son of Henry and wife, Sally Lamphire, of Vic- tory, N. Y., a farmer; resides in Granby, Oswego co., N. Y. No issue. EIGHTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 30. From Family No. 11. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Henry, Henry. Henry Brackett was born March 22, 1793; was a farmer in West Braintree, Vt.; married Clara Ford, of Braintree. Issue: 1. James H., b. 6 Oct., 1815. See family 53." 2. Frederick B., b. 13 May, i8i8. See family 54. 3. William Henry, b. i Jan., 1826; mar. 2 Sept., 1852, Jane H. Skimmings. Issue: 1st. Robert Henry, b. 28 Dec, 1854. 4. Philo Ford, b. 20 Jvily, 1823; mar. 31 Aug., 1854, Amanda A. Gowing, who d. 16 Sept., 1855. Issue: 1st. Levi Philo, b. 6 Sept., 1855. 5. William Henry, b. 11 June, ; d. 23 Jan., 1826. 6. Meander N., b. 24 Feb., 1828; d. young. 7. Eliphal Minora, b. 13 May, 1830; mar. 15 Feb., 1852, Charles B. Child. Issue: 1st. Clara Ella, b. 19 July, 1855, 2nd. Mary Susan, b. 6 Dec, 1857. 8. Clara Eovina, b. 18 Jan., 1833; d. 2 Mar., 1835. 9. Eleazer P., b. 22 July, 1834; d. 12 Apr., 1841. 10. Harriet Eovina, b. 23 June, 1837. FAMILY NO. 3L From Family No. 12. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, James, Thomas O. Thomas Odiorne Brackett was born July 16, 1799, in Braintree, Mass.; for many years was connected with the Traders bank in Bos- ton; was member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company; joined in 1832, third sergeant in 1837, lieutenant in 1837; in attend- ance at meeting in celebration of its two-hundredth anniversary; is mentioned in its history, as an "invincible friend" of the company. Lieutenant Brackett died June 12, 1863, is buried in Maiden, Mass. Married January 6, 1824, Caroline Sylvester, born in 1806, died in September, 1844, in Somerville, buried in Maiden, daughter of Cap- tain William, of Boston, who died in Bombay, India. Issue: 1. Caroline A., b. 4 Sept., 1824; d. 18 Sept., 1861; buried at Ivy Mills, Delaware co., Pa. 2. Elizabeth, d. young. 562 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 3. Mary, d. young. 4. Hannah, d, young. 5. Ellen, b. 23 July, 1830, in Charlestown, Mass.; d. 14 Oct., 1895; mar. 22 Sept., 1855, Edward M. Wheelock, b. 30 Aug., 1829, d. 29 Oct., 1 901, (son of Charles and wife, Lydia Brown, of Ithaca, N. Y.), a Unitarian minister, a graduate of both the law and divinity schools of Harv^ard, about 1854; served in 15th N. H. vol. inf.; member of military board to establish Freedmen schools in Louisiana; state superintendent of public instruction in Texas; superintendent of State Blind institute. Issue: 1st. Charles Brackett, b. 8 July, 1856, in Bedford, Mass.; resided in Dover, N. H., to 1861, in New Orleans to 1866, in Galveston, Tex., to 1868, in Austin to 1877, in Santa Fe to 1881 and in Boston since; business is insurance. Mar. 25 Oct., 1882, Etta T. Stetson, b. 27 Oct., 1852, dau. of Amos W. and wife, Martha H. Thorndike, of Boston, Mass. Issue: I. Harold Stetson, b. 26 Jan., 1885; resides 107 Water St., Boston. II. Charles Brackett, Jr., b. 30 Dec, 1891; d. 24 Apr., 1892. 2nd. Emelie, b. 18 Jan., 1861, in Dover, N. H.; has resided in Austin since she was a child; mar. 21 June, 1887, John D. Howson, teller in Austin national bank, b. 4 Apr., 1854. son of John D. How- son, a captain in the English merchant marine, and wife, Margaret Isabella Spedding, of Liverpool, Eng. Issue: I. Edwin Dorlin, b. 30 Aug., 1889; d. 5 Dec, 1889. 3d. Elsie Plumley, b. i Nov., 1866; d. 18 Apr., 1867. 6. Edward, b. 17 Apr., 1838; served during civil war as private in 5th Mass. vol. inf.; also enlisted as private in co. D, loth Me. vol. inf., 4 Oct., 1 86 1, promoted to 2nd lieut., and killed at Antietam, Md., 17 Sept., 1862. 7. Emma, b. 8 Feb., 1841; d. 28 Dec, 1900, buried at Mt. Auburn, Mass.; mar. 21 Oct., 1873, Henry A. Thorndike, of Boston. No issue. 8. Frank E., b. 17 Aug., 1843. See family 55. FAMILY NO. 32. From Family No. 13. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Charles, Andrew J. Andrew Jackson Brackett was born February 14, 18 15, in Ran- dolph, Vt.; evidently his father was not one of those who were sorry because Old Hickory beat the British at New Orleans; resided in Rochester, N. Y., where he was engaged in the glass and crockery business; married September 28, 1840, Sarah Whitney, who died July 30, 1870. Mr. Brackett died January 22, 1862, in Rochester. Issue 1. PYances Augusta, b. 28 July, 1841; d. 23 Mar., 1858. 2. Henry Whitehouse, b. i Feb., 184-; d. 14 Sept., 1863. 3. Andrew Jackson, b. 30 June, 1851. 4. Sarah Louise, b. 28 Mar., 1856; d. 10 Sept., 1857. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 563 FAMILY NO. 33. From Family No. 13. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Charles, James. James Brackett was born January 24, 1818, in Randolph, Vt.; resided in Rochester, N. Y., where he was a wine merchant, subse- quently a banker; married December i, 1840, Mary H. Adams, of Brockport, N. Y., who died January 11, 1882. Issue: 1. Ellen L,ouise, b. 28 Oct., 1841; d. 29 Jan., 1869. 2. Charles Adams, b. 31 Aug., 1843; d. i May, 1865. 3. Mary S., b. 20 Apr., 1846; d. 2 Apr.. 1888. 4. Clara Adelaide, b. 24 Jan., 1848; d. 27 Nov., 1887. FAMILY NO. 34. From Family No. 13. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Charles, William F. William Frederick Brackett was born June^, 1820, in Randolph, Vt.; resided for several years in Minneapolis; married July 14, 1853, Mary R. Rice, who died January 16, 1879, in Dubuque, la., daughter of Horace K. Issue: 1. Carrie R., b. 22 Sept., 1854, in Troy, N. Y.; home, in Minne- apolis; mar. 16 Jan., 1889, Arthur M. Diggles, Issue: 1st. Ruth A., b. 7 Sept., 1891. 2. William G., b. 22 Jan., 1862, in Dubuque, la.; home, in Minne- apolis; mar. 4 Apr., 1888, Ada P. Hoar, of Burlington, la. FAMILY NO. 35. From Family No. 14. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Lemuel, Samuel E. Samuel Eaton Brackett was born October 7, 1806, in Braintree, Mass.; resided in Somerville, Mass.; a dry goods merchant in Boston; married June 11, 1834, Caroline S. Callender, of Boston, born Septem- ber 4, 1808, died June 30, 1880, daughter of Richard B. Mr. Brackett died November 3, 1890. Issue: 1. Anna Callender, b. 21 May, 1836, in Quincy; graduate of State normal school in Framingham, in 1856; teacher in graded schools in E. Brookfield, and normal school in Framingham; principal in girls' high school in Charleston, S. C; assistant in high school in Cam- bridge, and principal of normal school in St. Eouis, Mo., for 9 years (first woman principal of any normal school); principal of girls' pri- vate school in New York city for 20 years. Author of Education of American Girls; Poetry for Home and School (1876); Philosophy of Education (translated from the German in 1886); Technique of Rest; Women and Higher Education; home, in New York city. 2. George C, b. 6 Sept., 1838; home, in Brooklyn. 3. Mary Ashton, b. 2 June, 1840; home, in Brookline, Mass. 4. Ellen, b. 16 May, 1843; home, in Brookline, Mass. 5. Sarah Caroline, b. 16 Feb., 1847; mar. Austin M. Garvin, of Worcester, Mass. 564 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 36. From Family No. 14. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Lemuel. Jeffrey R. Jeffrey Richardson Brackett was born October 29, 181 5, in Quincy (Braintree); a resident of Quincy and a commission merchant in Boston; died October 29, 1876. Married February 24, 1851, Sarah Cordelia Richardson, born in Boston in 1832, died April 10, 1877, daughter of Benjamin P. and wife, Rebecca Bridge, daughter of John Bridge and wife, Sarah, of Littleton, Mass. Issue: 1. Lemuel, b. 27 June, 1853; d. 3 Feb., 1854. 2. Jeffrey Richardson, b. 20 Oct., i860; resident of Quincy to 1884, of Baltimore, Md., to 1904, and of Boston since; graduate of Harvard university in 1883; Ph. D. in history at Johns Hopkins university, 1889; chairman of the executive committee of Charity Organization society of Baltimore, 1 897-1904; president of super^dsors of city chari- ties of Baltimore; president of national conference of charities and cor-, rections, 1904; director of Boston school for Social Workers (main- tained by Simmons college and Harvard university), 1904 to date; author of "Supervision and Education in Charity." Mar. 16 June, 1886, Susan Katharine Jones, b. 23 Mar., 1861, dau. of Wm. Strother Jones and wife, Mary Eliza Barton, of Vaucluse, Frederick co., Va. No issue. FAMILY NO. 36 A. From Family No. 15. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, James, James C. James C. Brackett was born June 27, 1815; died September 21, 1889; was overseer in mills in Nashua, N. H.; removed to Antrim. Married Margaret D. Balch, born May 13, 1815, died January 22, 1892, daughter of Allen and wife, Hepsibah Dodge, natives of New Boston, N. H., residents of Northfield, Vt. Issue: 1. Clarence A., b. 2 Mar., 1840; a resident of Chelsea, Mass.; ser\'ed during civil war in co. E, 2nd N. H. vol. inf., enlisted 21 May, 1 861; second term of service was in 17 Vt. vol. inf.; was wounded and captured at Weldon railroad and confined in prison at Salisbury, N. C. Mar. 28 Aug., 1873, JuHette Oliver, who d. 22 July, 1905. No issue. 2. Charles P., b. 9 June, 1842; never mar.; d. i June, 1906, from injuries received in an accident in Antrim. 3. Estelle O., b. 26 June, 1851; mar. 9 June, 1874, Fred L. Nay, a photo-engraver in Cambridge, Mass., b. 5 Sept., 1845, son of Samuel and wife, Nancy B. Vose, of Antrim; name formerly written McNee. Deacon Wm. McNee was one of the first settlers of Peter- boro, N. H. FAMILY NO. 37. From Family No. 17, Descent: Richard, James. Nathan, James, Samuel, Isiac, Benjamin F. Benjamin Franklin Brackett was born September 23, 1808; in Quincy. Mass.; was a restaurateur; resided in Quincy, Charlestown, Boston and Sandwich, Mass., in the order named; in the latter place NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 565 he died July i, 1884. Married October 27, 1833, Rhoda Nickerson, born August 22, 1806, died January 30, 1888. Issue: 1. William Henry, b. i Apr., 1834, in Charlestown, Mass.; is a restaurateur; resides in Maiden, Mass.; mar. M. Elizabeth Nickerson, who d. 14 Apr,, 1882, dau. of Joseph, of lyitchfield Plains, Me. Issue: 1st. Isabel Louise, b. 6 Aug., 1867; mar. Hobart L. Wright; home, in Everett, Mass. 2nd. Etta May, b. 3 Apr., 1872; mar. John A. Holway; home, in Sandwich, Mass. 2. John Edward, b. 10 Sept., 1835, in Charlestown, Mass.; served in civil war from Sept., 1862, to May, 1863, in 45th Mass. vol. inf.; is employed in U. S. navy yard, construction department, in Charles- town, Mass.; resides in Everett, Mass. Mar. 21 Sept., 1869, Maria Smith, b. 17 Dec, 1843, dau. of Hiram and wife, Eucy Butler, of Maiden, Mass. 3. Adelaide Elizabeth, b. 12 Aug., 1837; mar. Samuel Hayward. 4. Martha Ann, b. 7 Aug., 1846; mar. Eevi S. Nye; home, in Sandwich, Mass. FAMILY NO. 38. From Family No. 18. Descent: Ricliard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, William, John. John Brackett was born October i, 1822, in Hillsboro, N. H.; is a farmer in Colebrook, N. H.; married January 17, 1849, Hannah M. Gould, who died February 26, 1859, daughter of John F. and wife, Mehitable Wallace; (2nd) October 13, 1859, Mary Keazer, born November 15, 1840, daughter of James and wife, Sally Young, of Stewartstown, N. H. Issue: 1. Sarah E., b. 9 May, 1851; mar. 29 Dec, 1870, Henry M. Eeavitt; home, in Colebrook; children, Annie H., b. 3 Nov., 1871; Eda, b. 21 Jan., 1877, mar. 20 Jan., 1897, Frank Baldwin; Walter H., b. 6 Sept., 1873; Claude, b. 13 May, 1881. 2. Ellen Addie, b. 8 Oct., 1854; d. 2 Oct., 1857. 3. Jennie M., b. 12 Oct., 1861; teacher in Colebrook. 4. Irving U., b. 19 Sept., 1863; mar. 7 June, 1893, Elva E. Gould. Issue: 1st. Eunice M., b. 15 Dec, 1896; d. 20 Mar., 1898. 5. Efhe A., b. 3 Mar., 1868; is a teacher. 6. John H., b. 12 Oct., 1873; is a clerk. 7. Arthur H., b. 11 Oct., 1878. 8. Eester M., b. 15 Dec, 1884. FAMILY NO. 39. From Family No. 18. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, Samuel, William, Joseph. Joseph Brackett was born October 12, 1827, in Hillsboro, N. H.; is a carpenter; resides in Eovell, Me.; married March 8, 1853, in Colebrook, N. H., Mehitable Kilgore. born January 10, 1825, died August 2, 1899, daughter of James and wife, Mehitable Stearns, of Bartlett, N. H. Issue: 566 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1. Ward C, b. ii Dec, 1853; mar. Georgia A. Smith; d. in Lovell, 30 Oct., 1878. 2. lyucy A., b. 30 June, 1855; mar. Frank P. Fox; d. in Lovell, 30 Apr., 1883. 3. Mary C, b. 10 Oct., 1861; d. in Colebrook, 12 Aug., 1862. 4. Carrie A., b. 11 Nov., 1864; mar. Irving R. Seavey. 5. Ellen M., b. 6 Aug., 1867; d. at Kezar Falls, Me., 3 Apr., 1885. FAMILY NO. 40. From Family No. 21. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra. Ezra Brackett was born October 18, 1805, in Elbridge, N. Y.; in esLvly life was a contractor, engaged in building canals and railroads in the United States and Canada. In 1844, removed to Corvis, Mich., where he followed farming; died April 26, 1889; married April 9, 1832, Mary Davisson, of Trenton, N. J., who died February 21, 1882. Issue: 1. Caroline E., b. 16 Feb., 1833, in Haddam, Conn.; d. 19 Nov., 1852. 2. Christopher Grove, b. 12 Sept., 1837, in Camillus, N. Y.; d. in Sept., 1903; resided in Corvis, Mich.; was a farmer; mar. 3 Feb., 1862, Maria King, of Olivet, Mich. Issue: 1st. Caroline Amelia, b. 25 June, 1864; is dec; mar. Robert H. Ward; lived in Marshall, Mich. 2nd. Georgia A., b. 12 May, 18 — ; d. 25 Aug., 1881. 3. Theodore D., b. i May, 1842. See family 56. 4. Charles H., b. 17 July, 1844. See family 57. 5. Albert E., b. 6 Apr., 1846. See family 58. 6. Ezra, b. 17 Jan., 1848. See family 59. FAMILY NO. 4L From F'amily No. 21. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Martin S. Martin Stoddard Brackett was born in Elbridge, Onondaga county, N. Y., on December 19, 1810; acquired his education in the public schools, the local academy and under the tuition of the local Presbyterian minister. In 1828 he, with his brother, had the charge of a large number of men and teams going overland to Washington, D. C, to work on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal; at the end of two years he returned to Elbridge and resumed his studies with his pastor. Commenced, in 1831, civil engineering in New Jersey, was engaged in the construction of a canal built through that state. Subsequently he entered a law office in Camillus, N. Y., where he studied law for over two years. In 1836, again engaged in railroad and canal construction in New York. Removed to Belle vue, Mich., in the spring of 1838, and in the fall of that j-ear entered the law office of Gibbs and Bradley, of Marshall; admitted to practice in 1839. During the same year was elected to the office of county clerk and was twice re-elected to that office; at the next election was chosen to serve as district attorney; nominated in 1842, for the state senate by the Whig party but was defeated; identified himself in 1848, with the Democratic party; was NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 567 nominated for the state senate in 1856, and for lieutenant governor in 1864, by that party. One of the organizers of the Peninsular railway; its organization took place in his law oflEice; was the company's secre- tary and attorney until 1873, Closely identified with the Independent Order of Good Templars in its early history, and for three years held the office of grand worthy chief templar. Also a Mason in high stand- ing and as such was well known throughout the state; between three and four hundred Masons followed his remains to the grave. Promi- nent member of the State Pioneer society and made one of the finest collections of Indian and mineral relics in the state. Contributed liberally toward the bettering of the condition of his fellow man and ever worked for the good of his localitj^; was a man of excellent habits and set a worthy example for others. He resided continuously in Bellevue, from 1838 until his death, which occurred February 7, 1877. He possessed also great physic.al as well as intel- lectual strength, but while he was in the full enjoyment of apparently complete health he was stricken with a fatal attack of pneumonia. It is estimated that twelve hundred persons attended his funeral. Mar- ried December 18, 1834, lyovisa Earll, born August 23, 1816, in Mar- cellus, N. Y., died September 30, 1887, in Charlotte, Mich., daugh- ter of David Earll and wife, Hannah Bowen, of Otisco, N. Y.; after her husband's death she resided with her daughter, Mrs. Huggett in Charlotte. For fifteen years she was a patient sufferer from disease; her life was one of activity and usefulness, one of devotion to family and friends. Issue: 1. Reuben E., b. 19 Feb., 1835. See family 60. 2. Martin S.. b. i May, 1837. See family 61. 3. Irving Dwight, b. 4 May, 1839; mar. 14 May, 1861, Mary Aristeen Goss; is a farmer in Corvis, Mich.; children, Clara E.; Rubie E.; May; all of whom are dec. 4. Vera L,ovisa, b. 26 Dec, 1841, in Bellevue, Mich.; mar. 5 Nov., 1861, Charles P. Brown, an attorney at law, b. 19 June, 1833, d. 22 Sept., 1904, son of William B. and wife, .Beulah W. Purinton, of Ivynn, Mass.; after marriage resided in Bellevue, Mich., to 1865; in Cedar Falls, la., to 1869; in Decorah, la., to 1886; then in St. Paul; now resides with her son in Galveston, Tex. Issue: 1st. Martin W., b. 17 Sept., 1862; resides in Galveston, Tex. 2nd. Jennie E., b. i Mar., 1864; mar. 14 Jan., 1892, W. Barton Chapin; d. 9 July, 1895. 3d. Addie. b. and d. 25 Aug., 1869. 5. Edgar Darwin, b. 24 Nov., 1844; d. 24 Jan., 1886; mar. 4 Dec, 1877, Eydia E. Clark, b. in Mar., 1858; resided in Charlotte and engaged in mercantile business; his widow mar. in May, 1906, John W. Saunders, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Issue: 1st. Rae, b. 19 June, 1879. 2nd. Irving, b. 19 Feb., 1881; d. 4 July, 1906. 6. Mary Elizabeth, b. 27 June, 1848, in Bellevue, Mich.; mar. 22 Nov., 1871, George Huggett, b. 27 June, 1842, son of Thomas and wife, Mary Ann Wickham, of Corvis, b. in England. Mr. George Huggett is an attorney-at-law in Charlotte, Mich., since 1879; stud- ied law in the office of his father-in-law with whom, on his admission to practice in 1870, he formed a partnership which continued until 568 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Mr. Brackett's death; member of the state legislature in 1875; elected prosecuting attorney in 1876, and re-elected in 1878. Issue: 1st. Vera, b. 27 Jan., 1875; mar. 6 Feb., 1901, George Beards- ley Stine; resides in lyittle Rock, Ark. Issue: I. Kathleen, b. 6 Jan., 1902, in Higginson, Ark, II. Marvin, b. 19 Oct., 1903, in Searcy, Ark. III. Dau., b. 12 May, 1905; d. 17 May, 1905. 2nd. Martin Charles, b. 13 June, 1876; mar. 22 Oct., 1901, Irene Sweet; resides in Grand Rapids, Mich. Issue: I. Nanette Elizabeth, b. 30 Mar., 1905, in Grand Rapids. 7. Charles Marion, b. twin with Mary E.; d. 6 Sept., 1855. 8. Frank Crosby, b. 16 Sept., 1852. See family 62. 9. George Earl, b. 9 May, 1854, in Bellevue; is a dealer in gen- eral merchandise; removed to Charlotte, in 1881, to Petoskey in 1901, and back to Charlotte in 1906. Mar. 25 Apr., 1877, Minnie L. Hall, b. 7 Mar., 1858, dau. of Leonard C. and wife, Eana Bachtel, of Belle- vue, Mich. No issue. 10. David E., b. 17 May, 1857. See family 63. 11. Caroline Cynthia, b. 10 May, 1859; mar. 17 June, 1885, David W. Bolles, M. D., of Brownton, Minn., a graduate of Rush Medical college, class of 1884, b. 11 Jan., i860, son of George W. and wife, Mary Sauntry, of Afton, Minn.; resided in Bellevue, Mich., to 1881, in Decorah, la., to 1884, in Charlotte, Mich., to 1885, and from thence removed to Brownton. No issue. FAMILY NO. 42. From Family No. 23. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, Benjamin, Jonathan, William H. William H. Brackett was born June 26, 1840, in West Hawley, Mass., where he resides; is a farmer; married November 4, 1865, Malinda I^arkins, born February 23, 1842, died May 4, 1900, daughter of Eibbeaus and wife, Mabel Moore, of Ballston, N. Y. Issue: 1. Ida, b. II Sept., 1867; mar. 5 Jan., 1892, Fred D. Legate; children, Harry F., b. 13 May, 1893; Bessie M., b. 12 Apr., 1897. 2. Freeman, b. 29 Jan., 1869; mar. 28 Nov., 1894, Celestia A. Barber; child, Murry A., b. 8 Sept., 1897. 3. John A., b. 28 Dec, 1871. 4. William A., b. 29 Mar., 1873. FAMILY NO. 43. From Family No. 25. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, John A., James S. James Sylvester Brackett was born January 29, 1823, in Pitts- town, N.Y.; is a miller; resides in Mt. Vernon, la.; married September 14, 1844, Nancy Sherman, born January 15, 1823, died April 5, 1865, daughter of Sylvanus Sherman and wife, Clarissa Slater, of Wilton, N. Y. Issue: 1. Charles, b. 17 Oct., 1855; mar. Elizabeth Springstead; resides in Mount Vernon, la. Issue: 1st. Frank J. 2nd. Florence, NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 569 FAMILY NO. 44. From Family No. 25. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, John A., William W. WiUiam Watson Brackett was born January 14, 1825, in Pitts- town, N. Y.; married in Wilton, Saratoga county, N. Y., March 4, 1846, Elizabeth Sherman; resided in Wilton from the time his father moved there; was a builder of railroad bridges and his occupation called him away from his home a great deal; in 1855, he went to lyinn county, la., as he supposed, temporarily, but as it proved, resided there until his death June 15, 1891; is buried in cemetery at Mount Vernon. Issue: 1. Anna Ehza, b. 24 Oct., 1847, in Wilton, N. Y.; mar. 31 Dec, 1868, Myron K. Neff, b. 12 Dec, 1845, son of Zebulon J. and wife, Roxanna S. Kibbee. Mr. Neff is an undertaker in Mt. Vernon, la. Issue: 1st. Fred B., b. 27 Jan., 1870; mar. 8 Oct., 1893, Nettie C. Turner; home, in Cedar Rapids, la. Issue: I. Howard E. 2nd. Charles D., b. 2 Aug., 1873; mar. 8 Jan., 1898, Helen Shuntz; home, in Mt. Vernon. Issue: I. Alta S. II. Dorothy. 3d. Howard E., b. 16 Aug., 1879; d. 30 July, 1882. 4th. Elizabeth, b. 22 Sept., 1885. 2. Edgar T., b. 30 July, 1853. See family 64. 3. Clara Ada, b. 9 Sept., 1859, at Ely, la.; mar. William Smith, ^who is dec FAMILY NO. 45. From Family No. 25. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, John A., Henry R. Henry Russell Brackett was born September 18, 1827, in Pitts- town, N. Y.; a mechanic; resided in Fortsville; died September 9, 1904; married July 20, 1850, Mary L,. Ott, born January 16, 1829, died April 4, 1903, daughter of Smith Ott and wife, Eucinda Betts, of Moreau, N. Y. Issue: 1. Jefferson S., b. 14 July, 1852. See family 65. 2. Alice M., b. 2 Apr., 1854; d. 23 Dec, 1859. 3. John Henry, b. 29 Nov., 1855; resides in Moreau, N. Y. 4. Emma E., b. 3 Oct., 1857; d. 14 Feb., i860. 5. Albert C, b. 18 Jan., 1863; d. 18 Apr., 1873. 6. Guy Cecil, b. 5 July, 1869. FAMILY NO. 46. From Family No. 25. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, John A., George R. George Russell Brackett was born September 26, 1835, in Pitts- town, N. Y.; a commercial traveler in South Glens Falls, where he died February 2, 1901; formerly resided in Wilton, Bald Mountain and Saratoga Springs in the order named; married September 2, 1856, 570 BRACKETT GENEALOGY Mary J. Perry, born May 9, 1839, daughter of Rowland and wife^ Waity Calkins, of Wilton. Issue: 1. Stella A., b. 27 Sept., 1859; d. 16 Oct., 1877. 2. Perry Sturges, b. i Mar., 1866, in Bald Mountain; a contractor in South Glens Falls; was chief of police in 1901; d. 20 Sept., 1905; mar. 22 Oct., 1896, Anna Delaney, b. in Aug., 1870, d. 25 Dec, 1901, dau. of John and wife, Nancy Condor, of South Glens Falls. No issue. 3. Nellie W., b. 16 Nov.. 1867; resides at South Glens Falls. FAMILY NO. 47. From Family No. 26. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, James A., lyCvi. Levi Brackett was born July 28, 1830, in Cincinnatus, N. Y.; is a farmer in Hannibal Center; has held the office of justice-of-the- peace for thirty-four years; also that of railroad commissioner; mar- ried February 15, i860, Elizabeth Schenck, born November 11, 1835, daughter of John and wife, Hannah Perkins, of Hannibal. Issue: 1. James, b. 28 Feb., 1861; resides in Hannibal Center. 2. John, b. 10 Jan., 1865; resides in Hannibal Center. 3. Jay, b. 27 June, 1869; mar. 17 June, 1897, Jennie Walker; resides in Mohawk, Herkimer co., N. Y. Issue: 1st. Ernest Walker, b. 8 Dec, 1902. FAMILY NO. 48. From Family No. 27. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan,. James, William W., Isaac T. Isaac Teller Brackett was born April 22, 1838; resided in Oswego and Hannibal, N. Y.; was in the civil war for four years; breveted captain at its close; in charge of prisoners at Key West; subsequently was in government service and a school teacher; died February 8, 1883; married in February, 1866, Delana Van Auken, born May 10, 1841, daughter of Thomas and wife. Salty Terpening, of Hannibal, N. Y. Issue: 1. Frank Estelle, b. i May, 1867; mar. i Oct., 1896, Dr. William P. Kanar; d. 29 Mar., 1899. 2. Georgiana, b. 3 June, 1872; mar. i Jan., 1903, Harry Nye Wieting; home, in Brooklyn, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Harry Nye, Jr. 3. Josephine, b. 21 May, 1879; resides in Syracuse, N. Y. FAMILY NO. 49. From Family No. 27. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, William W., William H. William Harrison Brackett was born August 26, 1841; served as first lieutenant in 8ist New York volunteer infantry from 1861-65, and as captain in 48th New York state national guards; was commissioner of highways from 1871 to 1881, and has been inspector of customs at Oswego, N. Y., since 1881. Married June 6, 1867, Mary E. Sher- man, who died June 7, 1900, daughter of Peleg and wife, Lucy NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 571 Welch, of Hannibal; (2nd) June 15, 1903, Anna C. Williams. Issue: 1. Eva M., b. 7 Oct., 1868. 2. Lynn S., b. 17 Apr., 1875; resides at Bridgeport, N. Y. 3. Lucy Belle, b. 18 June, 1885. FAMILY NO. 50. From Family No. 27. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, Janies, William W., Charles H. Charles H. Brackett was born October 30, 1855, in Hannibal Cen- ter, N. Y.; a resident of Indianapolis, Ind., since 1896; is secretary and manager of Columbian life insurance company; prior to 1896, was Southwestern representative of the Empire Drill company of New York; resided in Hannibal, N. Y., to January, 1880; in Jackson, Mich., to 1884; and in Louisville, Ky., to 1896. Married (ist) in May, 1875, Adelia M. Pellet, daughter of Harvey and wife, Adelia Dewey, of Bowen's Corners, N. Y.; (2nd) February 14, 1895, Minnie Belser, born September 6, 1869, daughter of G. Belser and wife, Rosina Burckle, of New Albany, Ind. Issue: 1. Zoie, b. 6 June, 1876; mar. Stephen Hubbard; home, in Plain- ville, N. Y. 2. Mildred, b. 23 Mar., 1896; d. 26 Oct., 1900. 3. Virginia, b. 5 Aug., 1900. FAMILY NO. 51. From Family No. 28. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, Truman F., James H. James Henry Brackett was born October 15, 1835, near Hanni- bal Center, N. Y.; is a farmer in Hannibal; for several 5^ears lived in Ira, N. Y.; married December 24, i860, Helen M. Pierce, born August 22, 1842, daughter of Abram Briggs Pierce and wife, Alice Ann McBurney, of Ira, N. Y. Issue: 1. Byron Briggs, b. 13 Aug., 1865. See family 66. 2. Manly Truman,, b. 3 July, 1875; mar. 16 Dec, 1896, Grace Hamilton Powers, daughter of Rockwell A. and wife, Ella C. John- son; resides in Hannibal. Issue: 1st. Ella Marjorie, b. 25 Dec, 1899. 2nd. Robert McBurney, b. 15 Apr., 1901. 3d. Helen Louise, b. 21 June, 1905. 3. Miles Irving, b. twin with Manly T.; d. in Jan., 1877. 4. John Henry, b. 3 May, 1877. 5. Cora Ann, adopted; sister of Mrs. Henry Brackett; youngest child of Abram Briggs Pierce; adopted when an infant; b. 22 June, 1866; mar. 30 June, 1898, Dr. Joseph T. Fischer; home, in Syracuse, N. Y. FAMILY NO. 52. From Family No. 28. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, Truman F., William J. William Jay Brackett was born June 22, 1852; married Clarissa Eliza Andrews, daughter of George B. and wife, Clarissa E. Mason; died September 25, 1881. Issue: 572 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1. Truman George, b. 30 Sept., 1873; mar. 3 Mar., 1891, Cora B. Van Hoosen, who d. 2 Mar., 1896, dau. of Daniel and wife, Char- lotte Smart; (2nd) 23 Mar., 1898, Carrie Wright, dau. of William and wife, Caroline Hammond; resides in Victory, N. Y. Issue: 1st. Freda Cora, b. 3 Sept., 1895. 2. Clarissa Phebe, b. 30 July, 1875; mar. 23 June, 1897, Charles Byrne, son of Andrew and wife, Chila Smith; resides in Hannibal. Issue: 1st. Doris L., b. 3 July, 1901. 3. Emma J., b. 5 July, 1880; mar. 27 June, 1900, Otis Kranze, son of Charles and wife, Frances F. Wise. NINTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 53. From Family No. 30. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Henry, Henry, James H. James Harrison Brackett was born October 6, 1815, in Braintree, Vt.; resided in Bethel and Proctorville, Vt.; Boston, Mass.; Mays- ville, Ky.; Philadelphia, and Boston, in the order named; was engaged in railroad building and in freight transportation; died June 14, 1863; married December 5, 1839, Mary Veazie Thayer, born March 14, 1820, died November 25, 1874, daughter of Zenas (son of Eevi of Braintree, Mass.) and wife, Sally Burridge. Issue: 1. Eevi Curtis, b. 13 June, 1841; served in civil war as private in 2nd Batn. Mass. inf. for three months, enlisted 24 Apr., 1861; also in 28th Mass. vol. inf. from i Jan., 1862, as sergeant major; commis- sioned as 2nd lieut. 4 Apr., 1862; act. asst. adj. general of brigade from I June to 9 Sept., 1862; senior aide-de-camp, staff of Gen. O. B. Wilcox, from 9 Sept., 1862, to end of the war; mustered out of service 4 Aug., 1865. Breveted captain for ''gallant and meritorious service" at battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and before Petersburg; breveted major "for conspicuous gallantry" in the attack on Fort Steadman and Petersburg, Va. Participated in battles named, and in Second Bull Run, Chantill^^ South Mountain, Antie- tam, Fredericksburg, Fort Steadman, engagements in East Tennes- see in 1863, and in other battles; wounded by musket ball in left leg in battle of Totopotomoy. Mar. 10 Sept., 1872, Charlotte Morrell Speed, b, 28 Feb., 1844, dau. of Col. John James Speed and wife, Anne Sophia Morrell; is a manufacturer of varnish; resides in New York City; formerly resided in Boston, New York Cit}?-, and Cleve- land, O., in the order named. Issue: 1st. Mary Morrell, b. 27 July, 1873. 2nd. Anna Speed, b. 20 Feb., 1875. FAMILY NO. 54. From Family No. 30. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, Henrj-, Henry, Frederick B. Frederick Blodgette Brackett was born May 13, 181 8, in Brain- tree, Vt.; married September 26, 1847, Betsey E. Philbrick. Issue: NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 573 1. Frederick A., b. i July, 1848, in West Braintree, Vt.; is a travelling salesman; home, in River Falls, Wis.; has been mayor of the city; mar. 28 Sept., 1871, Charlotte Sheer, b. 21 Mar., 1851, dau. of Alfred A. and wife, . Issue: 1st. Robert A., b. i July, 1872; mar. 12 Oct., 1898, Bliss Lymon, who d. 26 Feb., 1900, in Los Angeles, Cal. 2nd. Geo. C, b. 20 Aug., 1874; d. unmar. in Richmond, Va. 3d. Ella S., b. 29 Mar., 1878. 2. Ella Annette, b. 4 Oct., 1853; d. 17 Aug., 1855. FAMILY NO. 55. From Family No. 31. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, James, James, James, Thomas O., Frank E. Frank Ernest Brackett was born August 17, 1843, in Charles- town, Mass.; was christened Frank, adopted the name "Ernest;" is a mine superintendent in Cumberland, Md., where he has resided for several years; formerly lived in Somerville, Mass.; Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mauch Chunk, Pa.; Summit Hill and Lansford, Pa.; Cum- berland, Md.; Frostburg, and Lonaconing. Md., in the order named; during the civil war serv^ed in the navy, enlisted in the fall of 186 1, and was discharged at the close of the war. Married May 8, 1873, Elizabeth Capner Steele, daughter of J. Button Steele and wife, Elizabeth Capner, of Pottstown, Pa. Issue: 1. F. Ernest, b. 15 May, 1874; resides in Cumberland. 2. George Sylvester, b. 15 Sept., 1875; mar. 10 Nov., 1901, Maude Waddle Parsons, of Hanging Rock, W. Va. Her father served in the Confederate army; home, in Grafton, W. Va. 3. Elizabeth C, b. 24 Feb., 1881; resides in Cumberland. FAMILY NO. 56. From Family No. 40. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra, Theodore D. Theodore Davison Brackett was born May i, 1842, in Camillus, N. v.; removed, in 1844, to Corvis, Mich., with his father. Mr. Brackett resided in several of the states, in Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and California. He died in San Francisco, Jan- uary 25, 1904. Married March 20, 1863, Sarah Ellis, born June 16, 1842, in Akron, O., daughter of Orrin and wife, Emeline Tate Cure. Issue : 1. Minnie E., b. 30 June, 1864, in Homer, Mich.; mar. in Eakin, Kan., 9 Sept., 1883, William E. Palmer, b. 20 Mar., 1856, son of Harry and Louisa J. Putnam, of Essex, N. Y.; removed to Carthage, N. M., in 1887; to San Antonio in 1892; to Alamogordo, N. M., with the E. P. & N. E. R. R., in 1897; to Capitan, N. M., in 1902. Mr. Palmer is station agent and operator at Capitan, has been in the employ of A. T. & S. F. R. R. for nineteen years. Issue: 1st. William Everet, b. i Aug., 1892. 2. Ezra A., b. 6 Dec, 1868. See family 67. 3. Ellas O., b. 22 Feb., 1872. See family 68. 574 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 4. Clara Belle, b. 21 Aug., 1877, in Marysville, Kan.; mar. 23 Apr., 1895, John G. Lees, b. 17 Apr., 1866, in Georgetown, Col.; resides in Edgewater, Col. Issue: 1st. Clara Ethel, b. 29 Mar., 1898. 2nd. Sarah Ruth, b. 30 Nov., 1899. 5. Fred T., b. 23 Apr., 1880, in Marysville, Kan.; mar. 15 Sept., 1903, Effie Fite, b. about 1880; resides in Dawson, N. M. No issue. FAMILY NO. 57. From Family No. 40. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra, Charles H. Charles Henry Brackett is a farmer at Penfield, in Corvis town- ship, Calhoun count}^, Mich., where he has resided since he was four weeks old; was born July 17, 1844, in Philadelphia, Pa. Was justice-of-the-peace for fifteen years, beginning with 1881, and for nine years has been a member of the school board. Married Decem- ber 19, 1866, Eaura E. Kellogg, born August 29, 1845, daughter of John P. and wife, Ann J. Stanley, of Battle Creek, Mich. Issue: 1. William E., b. 21 July, 1870; mar. 20 July, 1898, Amy A. Neff; resides in Toledo, O. Issue: 1st. Charles William. 2. Vera M., b. 7 Dec, 1874; mar. 15 June, 1898, John F. Bying- ton; resides in Battle Creek, Mich. Issue: 1st. Donald Brackett. 3. C. Claire, b. 3 Mar., 1879; mar. 2 Mar., 1904, Nellie V. Wig- gin; resides in Penfield, Mich. Issue: 1st. Clara Louise. FAMILY NO. 58. From Family No. 40. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra, Albert E. Albert Emmett Brackett was born April 6, 1846. in Corv^is, Mich.; married December 24, 1874, Mary- E. Woodard, daughter of Tyler and wife, Bessie Randall, of Chardon, Ohio; resided for several years in Coldwater, Mich.; is in the insurance business in Findlay, Ohio. Issue: 1. Ransom D., b. about 1876; d. 25 Dec, 1900, in Cambridge, Mass. At the time of his fatal sickness and death he was a student at Harvard college. He had left college and after a few years in business had re-entered to complete a course. At his grave a marble memorial stone was erected by his classmates. He had laudable ambitions in life and made great efforts to attain them; his lovable disposition and gentlemanly instincts made him a favorite with acquaintances. The writer has been informed through correspond- ence and conversation as to the estimates of Ransom D. Brackett by his associates. Their praise of him produced a conception of a sweet- tempered, whole-souled, benevolent person, whose presence had a charm in itself to attract one to him, whose light-hearted, gentle ways and speeches called forth one's happiest thoughts and recollections to sustain his part while in contact with him. In short, to know him was to love him. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 575 In 1890, he commenced work on a family genealogy^ which he carried on for a few years and then suspended with the intention of resuming at his leisure. His untimely death brought sorrow to many a heart. 2. Ernest R., b. 3 Apr., 1878. See family 69. FAMILY NO. 59. From Family No. 40. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra, Ezra. Ezra Brackett was born January 17, 1848, in Corvis, Calhoun county, Mich.; is a minister of the Seventh Day Baptist church, a resident of Allegan, Mich.; taught school from 1868 to 1871; engaged in the ministry from 1871 to 1876; farmed for twenty years; is engaged in church work and is elder of the church in Monterey and Allegan. Married March 26, 1873, Ella Mehitable Lay, born May 27, 1853, daughter of George T. and wife, Mary Exene Barber, of Monterey, Mich. Issue: 1. Eela Exene, b. 27 Sept., 1873; d. 7 Sept.', 1876. 2. Eloyd Clayton, b. 30 Aug., 1889. 3. Ezra Carleton, b. 8 May, 1892. :. FAMILY NO. 60. From Family No. 41. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Martin S., Reuben E. Reuben Earll Brackett was born February 19, 1835, in Camillus, N. Y.; removed with his father to Bellevue, Mich., in 1858, where he resided to 1883; from that year to 1886, lived in Abiline, Tex.; returned to Michigan and has, since 1886, dwelt in Lansing, Mich.; received his education in Olivet and Albion colleges in Michigan, and prepared himself for the practice of law; for twenty-six years was a traveling salesman; for several years has been engaged in the manu- facture of hones — "Brackethones." Married October 7, 1858, in Bellevue, Helen Christine Flint, born August 25, 1840, in Frankfort, N. Y., daughter of Isaac M. and wife, Eois E. Wetmore, of Utica, N. Y., later of Battle Creek, Mich. Issue: 1. Charles Flint, b. 2 Nov., 1859; d. in Dec, i860. 2. Cora Eovisa, b. 2 Jan., 1861; mar. 4 Oct., 1882, in Charlotte, Mich., Robert Carlton Brown, who d. in 1897. Issue: 1st. Wesley Earll, b. 4 Aug., 1883; drowned in 1892. 2nd. Helen, b. in 1885; is dec. 3d. Robert Carlton, b. in 1886, in Chicago. 4th. Howard, b. in 1889; is dec. 3. Reuben Earl, b. 30 Mar., 1866; mar. 27 Dec, 1887, in Frank- lin Grove, 111., Ella May Eahman; is a prominent jeweler in Eansing, one of the city commissioners, an officer of the boat club. Issue: 1st. Clara Eahman, b. 8 Oct., 1887, in Eansing. 4. Helen Lois, b. 6 Aug., 1871; d. 16 Dec, 1896, in Alabama. 576 BRACKETT GENEALOGY FAMILY NO. 61. From Family No. 41. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John> Christopher, Ezra, Martin S., Martin S. Martin S. Brackett was born May i, 1837, in Camillus, N. Y.; is deceased; married December 29, 1858, in Bellevue, Mich., Harriet Augusta Bond, born April 20, 1841, in Bellevue; resided in Cedar Springs. Mich. Issue: 1. Vera Estelle, b. 28 Oct., 1861; a teacher of music. 2. Marv Lovisa, b. 17 Dec, 1863; mar. Maurice Blood. Issue: 1st. Howard Earl, b. 26 Feb., 1887. 3. Martin Earl, b. 9 June, 1865; mar. 25 Dec, 1885, Josephine Williams; resided in Petoske}-, Mich.; later, in Portland, Ind. 4. Myrtie May, b. 20 Feb., 1872; d. 21 Apr., 1872. FAMILY NO. 62. From Family No. 41. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Martin S., Frank C. Frank Crosby Brackett, a farmer and commercial salesman of Sheridan, Mich., was born September 16, 1852, in Bellevue, Mich.; he removed to Sheridan in 1872, to California in 1886, to Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1891, to Chicago in 1895, and returned to Sheridan in 1901; was educated in the college at Cedar Falls, la.; has been president of the village government of Sheridan. Married September I, 1875, Margaret Fargo, born March 9, 1854, daughter of Daniel T. and wife, Phebe A. Root, of Ionia, Mich. Issue: 1. Anna Fargo, b. 12 July, 1876; mar. 4 June, 1901, Sherman M. Gobel; resides in Winnetka, Cook co.. 111. Issue: 1st. Paul, b. 23 Jan., 1903. 2nd. Richard Brackett, b. 4 July, 1906. 2. Robert D., b. 9 July, 1886; resides in Winnetka. FAMILY NO. 63. From Family No. 41. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Martin S., David E. David Ezra Brackett, a clothier in Eansing, Mich., was born May 17, 1857, in Bellevue, Mich.; resided in Bellevue, Sheridan, Lansing, Bellevue, Jackson and Eansing, Mich.; is a clothier. Mar- ried September 17, 1884, Caroline Louvisa Bradly. Issue: 1. Frank Carl, b. 4 Sept., 1885. 2. Harry Dwight, b. 7 Oct., 1887. 3. David Earl, b. 31 Aug., 1889. FAMILY NO. 64. From Family No. 44. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, John A., William W., Edgar T. Edgar Truman Brackett, born July 30, 1853, at Emerson's Cor- ners, in the town of Wilton, Saratoga county, N. Y., is an attorney in Saratoga Springs, N. Y. In his childhood his parents removed to Mount Vernon, Linn county, la., where he grew to manhood. In NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 577 1872 he graduated from the classical course of Cornell college at Mount Vernon, a denominational institution of learning, under the management of the Methodist Episcopal church. In September of the same year, he came to Saratoga Springs and began the study of law in the office of Pond & French; was admitted to the bar at the Elmira general term in June, 1875, and in the same month received from his Alma Mater, the degree of master of arts, which also, in 1898, conferred upon him the degree of doctor of laws. In the spring of 1876, he became a member of the firm of Pond, French & Brackett, which continued for twelve 5-ears; became the head of the firm, Brackett, Butler & Bancus; is now practicing his profession alone and his clientage is among the largest of the lawyers of Saratoga county; is frequently sought by attorneys to assist in the trying of their cases before juries or in the argument of appeals before appel- late tribunals; was elected state senator in 1895; appointed chairman of the committee of Affairs of Villages, and a member of the Judici- ary, Railroad and Public Education committees; re-elected in 1898; in 1899, appointed chairman of Judiciary committee, and a member of several other committees; served as senator until January i, 1907. His independent course as a legislator has, from time to time, attracted public attention outside of the state of New York. Perhaps it is a misnomer in calling his course "independent;" it is much bet- ter described as "regular" in the use of that word as signifying the performance of the duties of the office in disregard of the commands of individuals, the undue promotion of whose private interests require the control of the law-making power. One is loathe to call the course of a legislator as "regular" who regards those commands. In brief, Senator Brackett determines for himself his course and neither threats nor promises have deterred or swerved him therefrom. His many admirers have suggested and are promoting his candidacy for the office of governor. To no one man is more due the credit for the recent legislation in New York in regard to the control of insurance companies, than to the fearless senator from the Twenty-eighth dis- trict. Senator Brackett has taken a great interest in educational insti- tutions; for several years he has served as a member of the committee on Public Education; recently he gave to Cornell college, Mount Vernon, la., the sum of thirty thousand dollars. Married November 22, 1882, Mary Emma Corliss. Issue: 1. Edgar Truman, Jr., b. 25 Mar., 1890; d. 10 Jul^^ 1899. 2. Charles William, b. 26 Nov., 1892. FAMILY NO. 65. From Family No. 45. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, John A., Henry R., Jefferson S. Jefferson Smith Brackett was born July 14, 1852, in Fortsville, N. Y.; has resided in Albany, Wilton, and Glens Falls, N. Y., Bos- ton, and Ontario, Canada, in the order named; is a watchman; mar- ried December 2, 1874, Mar}^ Ellen Wakeley, born February 10, 1858, daughter of William M. and wife, Eliza Catharine Smith, of South Glens Falls, N. Y. Issue: 578 BRACKETT GENEALOGY 1. Charles J., b. 8 Mar., 1876; is an engineer; home, in Boston; mar. 8 Jan., 1896, Penola Hollenbeck, b. 3 July, 1872, dau. of John and wife, Delia K. Fluewelling, of Cambridge, Mass. Issue: 1st. Edgar Truman, b. 25 July, 1898. 2nd. Henrj^ Samuel Charles, b. 2 Mar., 1900. 2. Evabella, b. 11 Mar., 1886. 3. Elon Alphonse, b. 12 July, 1898; d. 13 July, 1898. FAMILY NO. 66. From Family No. 51. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, Nathan, James, Truman F., James H., Byron B. Byron Briggs Brackett was born August 13,1865, near Ira, N. Y.; electrical engineer, and teacher of applied physics at school of tech- nology in Potsdam, N. Y. In 1877, moved with parents to Hannibal, N. Y.; 1882-5, student at Cazenovia seminary, N. Y.; student 1885- 1890 at Syracuse university, N. Y.; 1890-2, taught higher mathe- matics at Williamsport Dickenson seminary, Williamsport, Pa.; 1892-3, taught higher mathematics and mechanical drawing in the collegiate department of Adelphi academy, Brooklyn, N. Y.; 1893-7, graduate student at the Johns Hopkins universit}^ Baltimore, Md.; assisted in electrical engineering instruction at the university during the last three years, 1894-7; i897~8, instructor in electricity at Union college, Schenectady, N. Y.; spring and summer of 1898, inspected and tested torpedo cable for U. S. army; 1 898-1 900, taught physics in Eastern high school, Washington, D. C; 1900-1, engineer for Rowland Telegraphic company, Baltimore, Md.; 1901-3, instructor in electrical science, Rutgers college. New Brunswick, N. J.; since 1903, professor of physics and electrical engineering at the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial school of technolog}'. Member of Delta Upsi- lon college fraternity; member of American association for Advance- ment of Science; associate member of American Institute of Electri- cal engineering; contributor to leading electrical journals. Married December 5, 1900, in Washington, D. C, Tilla Wilson, born Novem- ber 19, 1865, daughter of Joshua Thomas and wife, Mary Catharine Jordan, of Corydon, Ind. Issue: 1. Richard Thomas, b. 9 Mar., 1903. TENTH GENERATION. FAMILY NO. 67. From Family No. 56. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra, Theodore D., Ezra A. Ezra Albert Brackett, a commission merchant in Denver, Colo., was born December 6, 1868, in Battle Creek, Mich.; married Septem- ber 16, 1889, Bertha M. Hill, born August 22,. 1871, daughter of Alfred and wife, Annie Northup, of Denver. Issue: 1. Glenn Ezra, b. 28 Jul)^, 1890. 2. John Ra3^mond, b. 14 Nov., 1893. 3. Alfred Hill, b. 6 Apr., 1898. NATHAN, OF BRAINTREE 579 FAMILY NO. 68. From Family No. 56. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra, Theodore D., Ellas O. Ellas Orrin Brackett resides in Golden, Colo.; he was born Feb- ruary 22, 1872, in Maryville, Mo.; married Augu.st 30, 1893, Myrtle M. Swena, born May 12, 1875, in Denver. Issue: 1. Charles Floyd, b. i Sept., 1894. 2. Clarence Eero3% b. 18 Apr., 1896. 3. Walter Ellas, b. 16 Apr., 1899; d. 19 July, 1902. 4. Nellie Myrtle, b. 11 Mar., 1902. 5. Clara Sarah, b. 19 Feb., 1903. 6. John, b. 27 June, 1906. FAMILY NO. 69. From Family No. 58. Descent: Richard, James, Nathan, John, Christopher, Ezra, Ezra, Albert, Ernes't R. Ernest R. Brackett, an importer and wholesale commission mer- chant in New York city, was born April 3, 1878, in Coldwater, Mich.; since he reached man's estate he has resided in the East; commenced his present business when but a year or so past his majority, and has attained a marked degree of success; has agencies in several of the states. Married Mary Hosford, daughter of Isaac and wife, Eliza- beth Killian Lord. Issue: 1. Hosford, b. 8 Apr., 1901. 2. Boneta, b. 31 Jan., 1903. 3. Ernestyne, b. 16 May, 1906. APPENDIX. FAMILY NO. 7. DIVISION NO. 2 (continued from p. 128) Joseph Brackett died December 20, 1906. 3. Josephine (Marian), b. 3 Feb.", 1851, in Lynn, Mass.; mar. 28 June, 1870, Mark J. Worthier, manufacturer of shoes, b. 5 Oct., 1844, son of Ivuke and wife, EHzabeth Poor, of Antrim, N. H., and lyowell and Andover, Mass. Home, in Boston; formerly resided in Swampscott and lyynn, Mass. Issue: :1st. Mark Walter, b. 16 Mar., 1871; d. in Mar., 1900; mar. 28 Oct., 1896, Ida M. Trask. Issue:' I. Vivian, b. 22 Oct., 1897. II. Mildred, b. in 1899. 2nd. Howard Franklin, b. 16 Feb., 1873. 3d. Ralph Livingston, b. 2 Feb.. 1875; d. 24 Dec, 1880. 4th. Pauline Josephine, b. 10 Feb., 1877, 5th. Mildred Hobart, b. 12 Oct., 1879; d. 22 Mar., 1882. 6th. Herbert Clement, b. 8 Oct., 1882; mar. 30 July, 1902, Harriet Haskell. 7th. Everett Poor, b. 28 Oct., 1S84. FAMILY NO. 10. DIVISION NO. 11 (continued from p. 326) 2. Albert, b. 10 Sept., 1837; mar. (2nd) 23 Oct., 1903, Marcia K. Marshall, widow, dau. of Ira MacAllister and wife, Dticinda Lovering. Mr. Brackett now (1907) resides in Billerica, Mass. FAMILY NO. 2. DIVISION NO. 14 (continued from p. 384) Joshua Brackett married Eunice Parsons. 582 APPENDIX CHAPTER VIII. SAMUEL BRACKETT, THE FIRST IN BERWICK. The wife of Samuel was Elizabeth Botts, daughter of Isaac Botts. Mr. W. D. Spencer, of Berwick, Me., wrote that he half-guessed that the maiden name of the wife of Isaac Botts was Elizabeth Freathy; that "Moses Spencer [she married (2nd) Spencer], one of her sons, had a son Freathy, who was the oldest. Now Moses' wife was a daughter of Joseph Abbott; the name, Freathy, does not occur in her lineage." Anthony Brackett, described as of Walpole, Mass., served in Colonel Joseph Read's and Colonel Thomas Craft's regiments from May, 1775, to September, 1777. Anthony Brackett, described as of Boston, served as a soldier in the Continental army in 1778; was a resident of Boston; at time of enlistment he was twent3--eight years old. This man had fair com- plexion, dark hair, blue eyes, and stood five feet seven inches in height. Served in Colonel Jabez Hatch's Boston regiment. In the same organization serv-ed a Nathaniel Brackett. Also, Nathaniel and Anthony Brackett of Roxbury, served as privates in Captain Hope- still Hall's compan}', Colonel Lemuel Robinson's regiment; each served twenty-one daj^s. An Anthony Brackett of Stoughtonham, Mass., served in Captain Ebenezer Tisdale's company, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service of twenty-two days. Anthony Brackett was enrolled April 20, 1776, to serv^e in Cap- tain Jonathan Danforth's company. Colonel Asa Whitcomb's regi- ment; reported, "deserted April 25, '1776," on muster roll dated at Camp Ticonderoga, November 27, 1776. Anthony Brackett married June 20, 1770, Annah Rhoads; both of Dedham. Anthony Brackett married September 27, 1752, Margaret Baeth, both of Charlestown. He may have been the son of Anthony of Bos- ton, whom the latter described in his will as "went beyond seas," by his first marriage. (See chapter X.) The names Anthony and Joshiia are not borne by any descend- ants in the male line of Richard of Braintree; hence, it is concluded that these Anthonys and the Nathaniel, who was probably a brother APPENDIX 583 of the Anthony of Roxbury, were descendants of Anthony of Ports- mouth, although they served in regiments raised in Massachusetts. Endedvor has been made to enumerate all the male descendants of Anthony of Portsmouth; it is belived that there has been presented the names of all belonging to the early generations whose lineage from him is through his sons Anthony, Thomas and John. The lineage of these Anthonys has not been traced through said sons. It is probable that the immigrant Anthony had at least one more son; I shall rather presume that he had than account for the descent of said four Anthonys and Nathaniel Brackett through any of his known sons, and shall designate said other son as the Francis Brackett to whom relates the following: — - "Jacob, son of Francis and Frances Brackett, born August-i4, 1696" (see Record of Births and Baptism in Boston). In 1739, a Francis Brackett of Exeter, N. H., signed a petition for annexation of New Hampshire to Massachusetts. Thomas Brackett was born October 10, 1795, in Maine; died July 12, 1865; lived at Rockaway Beach and in Brooklyn; was a mariner; married about 1821, Elizabeth Nostand, born May 11, 1806, died in Maj^, 1881, daughter of Cornelius, who lived on I^ong Island; had a sister, Abigail, who married (ist) Rider; (2nd) Baker. Issue, not in order of birth: 1. Elizabeth, b. i Feb., 1S23; d. i Sept., 1849; mar. P. Wells; no issue. 2. Pro Lucius Delamater, b. 12 July, 1837; resides in Bayonne, N. J,; mar. Lydia Brown. Children: Emma, b. about 1861; May, b. about 1871; Charles, who is dec, was mar., had dau., L,ulu. 3. George D., b. 20 Jan., 1842; d. 27 Nov., 1883, without issue. 4. James H., b. 15 Aug., 1847; d. 9 May, 1862, 5. Thomas Wilbur, b. 19 July, 1849; mar. Anne L,. Brown. Children are Charles K., b. 14 Mar., 1877, and Mary L,., b. 28 Aug., 1885. Resides in Bayonne, N. J. Another branch of the family whose lineage has not been traced from an immigrant, and whom it is believed, are descendants of Anthony of Portsmouth, reside, the greater portion, in Knox county. Me. This branch consists of descendants of Mr. Joshua Brackett, mentioned in "Annals of Warren," Maine. He was born in 1777; married April 12, 1805, Sarah Weston, and died February 10, 1847. It is stated that he came from Wakefield to Warren. There are Westons in Wakefield, Mass., hence, it is inferred that, as his wife was a Weston, it was from Wakefield, Mass., that he removed to Warren; he resided in Sterling. His first child, a daughter, born June 5, 1806, married Charles Mink. Ira W., baptized November 8, 584 APPENDIX 1807, married Mary Jane Norcross; resided in Argyle, Me. Waldo D., baptized December 10, 18 10; never married. Oilman, married Mary Dicke}'; had Franklin W., who resides in West Warren; Charles G., who resides in Thomaston, Me.; Austin, who resides in Warren, Me. Mr. Chandler Brackett of Union, Me., wrote that his father. William Brackett, married Eliza Standish, and that his grandfather, Joshua Brackett, married Eliza Maclintic; he also wrote that his father died when he was a child; that when he was eleven years old, he and his mother left Warren, and, hence, he knew little about the Bracketts. He was born July 16, 1827, in Warren; married Novem- ber 20, 185 1, Arvilla Bryant; served in compam^ E, 20th Maine vol- unteer infantr}' for three years. Children are John E., who married Nettie J. Whitcomb; died September 5, 1874. Charles R., who mar- ried Etta J. Dickson; died March 19, 1892. Isaac H., who married Abby A. Lancy. George F., who married Grace E. Hoyt. William,, who married Rowena Fish. Jared Brackett was born in 1808; died February 19, 1901, in Saratoga Springs, N. Y.; first a shoemaker, then a Methodist minis- ter; was married five times; resided in Wales, Westfield and Ware. INIass.; had two or three children, of whom one was Orville G. He was born in 1832; died in 1S89; was twice married, and had three children, viz.: Mrs. George H. Phillips, Beacon St., Worcester, Mass.; Mrs. Eouis Silvey, Camden, N. J., and William Henry. The latter was born August 14, 1853; is overseer in a thread mill in South Wellington, Conn.; married Annie Brownlee; has son, George Wil- liam. He was born August 24, 1880; married Eena G. Korper; resides in Hartford, Conn. The name, Jared, occurs in the Brockett family. Bracketts settled at an early day in Rutherford county. North Carolina; their descendants removed from there to Franklin county, Georgia, and Jackson count}-, Tennessee. Since the civil war, families of this branch have found homes in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma. The progenitor of this branch was Benjamin Brackett; his wife was Jane Curry. Among their children were Thomas, born about 1780; Morgan, born about 1790; William, called Buck; and Atkins. William had son, Felix. Another of the third generation was Aulston (married Mary Marshall), born about 1795; died in July, 1867. His son William, deceased, ser\-ed in company G, 34th Georgia volunteer infantry, C. S. A., from 1862 to the close of the war; married Jane McMurra}-. Children are James A.; William T.; and Charles E. Another son of Aulston Brackett, was John, born June 18, 1827; died September 21, 1885; serv^ed in the cavalry, Con- APPENDIX 585 federate army; married Sewell. Among his children are John A.; A. W., and Jefferson Davis Brackett. The last named was born June I, 1861; resides at Rural Vale, Tenn.; married Mollie E. Worthy, who died May 29, 1895; he again married subsequent to 1900; has daughter, Lillie P., born August 6, 1890. There are many other descendants of Benjamin Brackett. There is a branch of the family in Halifax, N. S. Andrew Brackett was its progenitor. He was born in England, in 1785; died in 1867; married Mary McDaniel, daughter of Michael; came to America in 1830, on the "Eord Cornwallis," and settled at Bear Cove, N. S. His son, Thomas, married Hannah Holt, of England, and had sixteen children, nearly all of whom reside in Nova Scotia; one of the daughters went to reside in the state of Washington. Another son, Redman, born in 1828; died in i860; married Amelia Darrach, daughter of Archibald. Issue: Archibald; Andrew; James; and John. Archibald, born in 1856; married Elizabeth Munro; children are Mabel G.; Mary C; Agatha; and Hugh John, born in 1893. James married Thressa-Munro; his children are Red- man; Hugh U.; James. Andrew married Mary A. Reyno; 'has sons, Wallace; Vincent; Benedict. William Brackett was born, lived, and died in England; married July II, 1 8 14, Ann Moss. Two of his sons were Percival (born in 1 81 7, died in 1893), and Edmund; the latter lived in Australia. Their oldest son, Frederick William, born in 1815, died in 1872, leaving no issue. His widow, Elizabeth, lived in Brixton, England, and died July 9, 1906. Her estate of over sixty thousand dollars, she bequeathed to the children of her husband's brothers, eight in number. If, at the end of two years, none of them are found, the estate will be divided among certain hospitals in London. Heirs were advertised for in September, 1906, in "London Times." William Brackett, a successful estate agent of Tunbridge- Wells, head of the firm of Brackett & Sons (London office, 34 Craven St., Charing Cross), commenced his present business in Tunbridge- Wells, in 1865, and now has the largest of the kind in the south of England. His father, Joshua Brackett, commenced business as a bookseller and printer, in 1823, in Sudbury, Suffolk, and in 1835, removed to Col- chester, where he continued in business until his death, in 1876. The father of Joshua was the Rev. Mr. William Brackett; in his early days he was a printer in Sudbury, and from 1795 to his death, in 1802, was a Baptist minister at Waleham Abbey, in Essex; he was son of WilHam Brackett, born about 1730 (Seep. 7). Arthur W. and Frederick H. Brackett are sons of William Brackett of Tunbridge- Wells. INDEX BRACKETTS Aaron, 355, 487, 492. Abigail, 176, 210, 282, 297, 301,335,349.355, 488, 489. Abigail m Merrill, 86. Anthony, 91. Belcher, 121. Frenchman, 122. Moore, 143. Bronson, 148. Woodcock, 149. Green, 160. Lowell, 164. Bailey, 191. Kellev, 205. Chandler, 207. Stackpole, 221. Coy, 222. Townsend, 244. Eemick, 254. Pray, 254. Moses, 267. Burrell, 272. Penderson, 300. Brewer, 324. McCann, 325. Mosher, 338. Dalton, 352. Durell, 379. Dickey, 382. Harford, 385. Eivinius, 424. Eedlon, 429. Smith, 456. Eaton, 487. Belcher, 519. Yeazie, 538. Hunt, 542. Hutchinson. 549. Eider, 581.' Abraham, 242, 146, 148, 233, 238, 243. Achsah, 270, 558. Ada, 131, 287, 288, 464. Adella, 211, 250. Addie, 172, 175, 334, 342, 403, 433. Addison, 394. Adelaide, 565. Adino, 454, 461, 462, 474. Adrain, 525. Agnes, 335, 347. Albert, 179, 181, 211, 281, 287, 302,382,406, 434, 458, 471. Albert m Davis, 129. " Jones, 173. " Abbott, 326. Madden, 660. " Buuton, 382. " Day, 428. " McAllister, 434. " Briggs, 467. ' ' Devereaux, 474. Albertine, 192. Albion, 182, 430, 432, 434. Alex, 131. Alexander, 204. Alfa, 430. Alfred, 151, 224, 245, 283, 424, 482. Alfreda, 180, 239, 247, 302, 308, 428,474,510, 527. Alice m Bishop, 204. " Hathaway, 237. " Pratt, 241. " Hinckley, 245. . " Libby, 249. " Hayes, 283. " Dewing, 306. " McKusick, 335. " Marshall, 336. " Hunt, 403. " Spear, 434. " Prescott, 456. " Walker, 459. " Smyth, 476. " Beal, 527. " Nightengale, 529. Allen, 328, 492. Alma, 164, 172, 258. Almeda, 333. Almira, 235, 240, 278, 547. Almon, 231. Almoren, 181. Alonzo, 153, 403, 521. Alpheus, 180. Alton, 179, 224. Althea, 301. Alva, 224, 325, 334. "Alvarado, 196, 206. Alvernice, 174. Alvin, 174. Amanda, 194. Ambrose, 130. Amos, 143, 177, 195, 206, 404, 503. Amy, 286, 404. Ann, 86, 123, 273, 378, 430. Ann m Leavitt, 71. Faxon, 120. Winslow, 234. Newcomb, 238. Nutter, 260. Pickering, 372. Paul, 425. " Little, 448. Wallace, 552. Anna, 6, 156, 224, 268, 331, 336, 505,511,536, 563, 572. Anna m Pride, 185. Dennison, 202. Edwards, 246. Neal, 254. Cartland, 259. Garland, 374. Eussell, 380. Shelton, 475. ' Lewis, 559. Neflf, 569. Gobel, '576. Anne, 168, 172, 512,553. Annie, 152, 154, 180, 208, 252,343,433,465. Annie m Haley, 195. " Pickens, 250. " Pinney, 299. " Byrons, 334. 588 INDEX m Eobinson. 432. " Skillings, 43-4. " Harvev. 513. Andrew, 152, 181, 210, 243, 562. Angie, 237. Augeline, 349. Angelina, 194. 448. Annette, 302. Ansel, 276. Anson, 153. 251, 391, 397. 398. 502. Anthouv. 106. 156, 180, 181, 582. Anthony m , 47. " Mitton. 60. " . 76. " Mavlem, 102. " ShaV. 143. " Wilson, 149. " Lawry, 1.53. " Chapman. 158. " Estes. 166. " Coflfey, 230. " Knight, 410. " Rhoads, 582. " Baeth, 582. Apollos. 555. 556. Arabella, 276. Araxene, 426. Archibald. 585. Arlene, 517. Arolin, 170. Arthur, 129, 180. 248, 275, 279, 307, 308, 310. 334, 3.55, 357.433,435, 512, 585. Arvlin. 517. Asa. 144, 1.50, 280, 352. 521. Asenath, 286. Attie. 435. Atwood, 248. Augusta. 154, 554. Augustus. 402. Aulston. 584. Auriek, 514. Austin, 584. Avis, 502. Azariah, 325, 326. Bailey, 474. Barnabas, 218. Bathsheba. 98, 101. Belle. 153. 224. 225, 280, 306. Belinda. 545. Benjamin m Davis, 108. " Snow, 147. " Tillson, 152. " Tufts, 207. " . 216. " Irish, 238. " Tinerdale. 249. " Clifford, 280. m Larv, 284. " Fogg. 300. " Tibbetts. 348. " Chamberlain, 351. " Chapman, 389. " Small, 458. " Fickett, 460. " Washburn, 546. " Spinage, 547. ' ' Cunningham. 555. ' ' Xickerson. 564. " Curry. 584. Benuing. "366, 377. Bernice, 475. Bert, 283. 429. Bertha, 281. 305. 336, 338. 474. Bertrand, 283. Bessie, 206, 224, 283, 300, 305, 380,431,461. Blaine, 334. Blanch, 247. 356, 405, 506. Boneta. 579. Bruce. 210. 403. 483. Budd, 382. Burton, 157, 210. Burnie, 404. Byron, 210, 211, 429. Caleb, 247. Calista, 176. Calvin. 202, 352. Carl, 180. Carlos, 181. Caroline. 148, 288, 295, 335. 431, 497, 516. Caroline m Bingham, 288. " Dolliver, 333. " Edgecomb. 394. " Tlossier, 395. " Phillips, 426. " Lang, 43i. ' ' Greenwood, 497. " Tilton, 499. " Robinson, 550. ' ' Whipple. 551. ' ' Loring, 555. " Ruddock, 556. " Bolles. 568. Carrie. 1.53. 210. 243. 298, 301. 352. 356, 563, 571. Catharine. 224. 239, 261, 261. 323. 389. Cecil. 280, 525. Celeste, 152. Cephas. 207. 498. 511. Chandler, 489, 584. Chapin, 344. Chapman, 170. Charles, 178. 196. 207. 208, 240. 246, 274, 30l'. 333, 334.349.383.392, 399. 403.471,473.475, 482, 506,512,516,533, 553, 554, 555, 561, 574, 577, 599. Charles m Smith, 153. " Smith, 156. " Piper, 156. " Leach, 173. " Talbot, 177. " Bovd, 179. " Stone, 195. " Leighton. 205. " Preble, 208. " Hilton, 238. " Tenney. 246. " Libbv, 248. " Frost, 248. " , 250. " Roberts, 275. " Mclntj're, 275. " Dutton, 275. " Grant, 278. " Wiggin, 279. " Atwell. 283. " , 284. " Heard, 284. " Hasty, 298. " French, 300. " , 301. " Chadbourne, 302. " Pilley. 303. " Chapman. 308. " Wilkins, 325. " . 326. " Worthen. 335. " Shedd, 335. " Benson, 338. ' ' Furlong, 351. " Chadbourne, 357. '' Shorev, 357. " Peabodv, 378. " Overlock, 382. " Pitts. 382. " Lamphrev, 383. " Phillips. '383. " Jordan, 430. " Thorts. 431. " Cook, 431. " Wilson, 466. ' ' Mercer. 475. " Tucker. 484. " Gav. 497. " Whitney. 498. " Ellis, 504. " Foster, 507. " Batchelder, 511. ' ' Higgins. 512. " Wakefield, 525. " Barnes. 532. " Hoopes, 533. " Parish. 549. ' ' Bugber, 551. " Springstead, 568. " Belser, 571. " Fluewelling, 578. " Dickson. 584. Charleston. 279. INDEX 589 m Davis, 497. Charlotte, 126, 127, 187, 193, 205, 224,317,530. Chester, 488. Christopher, 545, 566. Claire, 574. Clara, 129, 274,282,332, 351, 357,525,561,569, 574, 579. Clarinda, 397, 553. Clarissa, 448, 519, 572. Clarence, 129, 246, 250, 307, 352, 375, 434, 564, 579. Claude, 225, 307. Clavton, 248. Clement, 238. Clifton, 248. Clinton, 549. Clon, 173. Comfort, 294, 367, 442. Constance, 343, 383. Cora, 173, 177, 247, 288, 381, 430, 464, 571, 575. Coriune, 239. Cornelia, 524. Cornelius, 144, 207. Cox, 230. Crawford, 522. Cynthia, 188, 555. Cyrus, 273, 429. Daisey, 181. Dana, 173, 245, 504. D , 245. Daniel, 189, 269, 301. Daniel m Whiting, 173. " Bennett. 174. " . 217. " Whitney, 220. " Eusco, 222. " Gould, 229. " Connel, 235. " Eoscoe, 243. ' ' Andrews, 256. " Cook, 269. " Irene, 270. " Bean, 280. " , 295. " Norris, 371. " Willey, 378. " Skidmore, 400. " Eddy, 523. Darville, 243. Davenport, 230. David, 238, 269, 301, 576. David m Fern aid, 269. " Beal, 282. " Chase, 282. " Bean, 298. " Page, 302. " Francis, 402. " Bird. 490. '.' Harrington, 491. " Heard, 521. m Chaffee, 523. " , 545. " Bradley, 576. Deborah, 120, 143, 257, 386, 394,441,445,447. DeForrest, 130. Delia, 428. Delicia, 377. Dennis, 237, 245, 429. Dewitt, 503. Dexter, 192, 512. Disa, 210. Dolly, 141. Dominicus, 301. Donald. 310. Dora, 404. Dorcas, 191, 231, 278, 281. Doris, 211. Dorothy, 98, 278, 512, 543. Dorrice, 178. Draxey, 271. Dwiglit, 432. Dwinal. 194. Earl, 181, 210, 252. -^Eben, 131, 394. ) - E. C, 154. Ebenezer m Gowen, 260. " Clark, 444. " Heale, 485. ■ " Thorp, 487. " Morse, 487. " , 488. " Bobbins, 489. " Gay, 490. " — "- 490. " Spaulding, 549. " Martin, 551. " Malone, 553. " Hildreth, 554. Edd, 204. Eddie, 206. Edgar, 242. 246, 403, 567, 577, 578. Edith, 129. 207, 211, 243, 343, 406, 434. Edmund. 428, 474. Edna, 129, 169, 225, 279, 356, 435. Edward, 153, 179, 181, 207, 238, 284,302,331, 342, 378, 429, 504,532, 562. Edward m Russell, 129. " Berry, 238. " Hill, 244. " Faulkner, 248. ' ' Bunting, 277. " Hard3% 302. " Folger, 303. " Crane, 399. " Davis, 426. " . 482. ( c i I 1 1 i i m Davis, 497. " Manchester, 501. " Hadley, 511. " Radcliffe, 514. " Hale. 530. Edwin. 208, 309, 343, 349. 427, 503, 505, 512. Eflfie, 248, 251, 256, 565. Elbridge, 177, 343, 488. Elias, 151. Elijah, 230, 401, 525. Eliphal, 549, 561. Elkanah, 400, 40^ Eliphalet, 375. Elisha, 217. Eliza, 206, 354, 405. Eliza m Small, 169. " Bristow, 242. " Andrew D., 244. " Guelaw, 247. " Bodwell, 270. . " Webber, 298. " Prescott, 348. ' ' Bennett, 374. " Gardner, 419. " Morrill, 445. Locke, 484. Mavo, 497. Bartlett, 521. Mantor, 556. Ott, 557. Elizabeth, 121, 179, 205, 231, 302, 333, 335, 545, 549, 553. Elizabeth Abbott, 98. Kilgore, 101. Simpson, 106. Partridge, 125. Barstow, 127. Andrews, 135. Freeman, 148. Lowell, 164. Mills, 169. Coughlan, 171. McDonald, 172. Cobb, 186. Wight, 193. Mavberry, 234. Meioy. 234. Douglas, 236. Clark, 240. Maverick, 244. Crockett, 256. Bradbury, 259. Warren,' 262. Dearborn, 268. Pray, 268. Emery, 292. Cole, '295. Martin, 295. Elden, 297. Bodge, 317. Kimball, 322. Calvin, 349. 590 INDEX m Grant, 350. " Pickering, 362. " Pickering, 367. " Masson, 385. " Nathaniel, 386. " Voight, 390. " Ellingwood, 393. " Parker, 394. " James, 414. " Sawyer, 417. " Libby, 418. " Cohern, 430. ' ' Gary, 455. " LeaVitt, 457. " Hunt, 458. " Pottle, 477. " Joseph, 479. " Fairchild, 483. " Pierce, 491. " Upham, 521. " Blodgette, 522. '' Bass, 528. " Gold, 531. ' ' Carpenter, 536. " Hall. 538. " Collins, 543. " Mann, 549. " Wilcox, 550. ' ' TwisP, 552. " Bliss, 553. " Wales, 554. ' ' Crosby, 555. " Wells, 583. Ella, 151, 223, 250, 306, 332, 554, 571, 573. Ellas, 579. Ellen, 176, 251, 252, 278, 284, 295,333,380,489, 498, 549, 563. Ellen m Hinklev, 151. " Barker, 168. " Austin, 171. " Fitz, 174. " Dana, 221. " Polley, 236. " Norton, 244. " Small, 247. " Twombly, 274. " Pierce, 274. " Knight, 371. " Yeaton, 373. " Stiles, 424. " Sidney, 523. " Eobinson, 550. " White, 557. " Wheelock, 562. Elinor, 46, 92, 432, 516. Elliott, 505. Elmer, 155, 246, 250, 251, 252, 284, 525. Elmira, 194, 324. Elmore, 512. Elon, 578. Elsie, 252. Elsworth, 284. Elton, 251. Elva, 211. Elvin, 179. Elvira, 148, 294, 299. Elwood, 282. Elziua, 130. Emma, 335, 554. Emma m Eussell, 130. " Smith, 155. ' ' Nichols, 203. " Mackey, 278. ' ' Springer, 334. " Blaisdell, 376. " Gray, 424. " Hubbard, 429. " Blanchard, 492. " Kincaid, 504. " Eobinson, 523. " Thorndike, 562. " Kranze, 572. Emelin«, 128, 168, 261, 323. Emil, 180. Emily, 151, 335, 343, 399, 532, 556. Emogene, 222. Enoch, 168. Enos, 147. Epps, 427. Erie, 241. Ernest, 129, 154, 211, 229, 252, 280, 332, 514. 570, 579. Ernestyne, 579. Erwin, 336, 375. Essa, 249. Esther, 142, 146, 208, 234, 239, 383, 429. Estella, 181, 280. Estelle, 564. Ethel, 224, 246, 248, 283, 474, 514. Etta, 171, 195, 246, 506, 516, 565. Eugene, 153, 156, 252, 471. Eunice, 135, 137, 146, 155, 186, 295, 296, 386, 448, 474. Eva, 155, 179, 196, 246, 250, 334, 424, 571. Evabelle, 578. Evaline, 251, 252. Evelvn, 281, 307, 343, 432. Evert. 250. Experiance, 353. Ezinah, 354. Ezra, 357, 555, 557, 566, 574, 575, 578. Fannie, 154, 204, 243, 275, 334, 352, 395, 522. Farimina, 222. Faustina, 512. Flora, 208, 245, 280, 354, 356, 556. Florence, 131, 270, 281, 568. Floyd, 381. Forrest, 405. Forrester, 429. Forris, 280. Foster, 512. Frank, 181, 203, 246, 280, 302, 335, 336, 342, 392, 395, 533, 547, 568, 576. Frank m Spear, 155. " Herrington, 225. " Tribon, 248. "■ Wolf, 250. " Cook, 276. " Judkins, 283. i i 284. " Beede, 305. " Sawyer, 343. ' ' Quinlan, 355. " Fawcett, 358. " Drinkwater, 376. " Mavberrv, 430. " Braley, 431. " Palmer, 473. " Cook, 504. ' ' Burdick, 515. " Lucas, 518. " Kanar, 570. " Steele, 573. ' ' Fargo, 576. Franklin, 154, 176, 281, 429, 513. 584. Frances, 156, 249, 354, 524. Frances m Sears, 144. " Daggett, 155. " Milliken, 195. " Grant, 219. " Falion, 277. " Ansel, 278. " Maxfield, 377. " Parker, 393. " Moore, 425. " Nightengale, 528. Francis, 129, 293, 525, 531, 583. Fred, 129, 335, 357, 381, 397, 402, 506, 509. Fred m Greenleaf, 157. ■ " Holden, 181. " Holt, 250. " Moulton, 275. " Jones, 284. ^ '< Lane, 432. " Eichardson, 461. " Fite, 574. Freda, 572. Fredric, 504. Frederick, 248, 339, 421, 503, 504, 506, 530, 572, (^7Q f;s5 573; 585. Preeman, 274, 277, '' 568. Gail, 303. George, 143, 206, 246, 556, George m Davis, 129. " Lowell, 173. Bailey, 174. Bailey, 180. Latlirop, 198. Tufts, 206. Eidley, 209. Huntley, 223. Arington, 224. < ( Pace, 225. < ( 1 1 1 1 i I 379. 484. Janes, 242. Douglass, 243. Clark, 246. Partridge, 276. Gabrelle, 306. Veasey, 331. ' ' Mandy, 334. ' ' Eock, 340. " '' Hoyt, 341. " Titcomb, 355. " Gate, 363. " Marstou, 374. ' Kelley, 377. Pickering, 3'^' Jones, 381. Dockum, 402 Clark, 432. Stevens, 435 • • McPherson, ^^ " Shapleigh, 510. " Urann, 513. " Shaw, 515. " Hall, 533. " Farey, 533. " Eldridge. 554. Merrill, 554. Sterling, 554. Hall, 568. Perry, 569. Parsons, 573. Hoyt, 584. " Korper, 584. Georgia, 210, 247, 307.^ Georgianna, 198, 374, 497, 511, 570. Geneva, 281. Genevieve, 309. Geraldine, 210. Gertrude, 151, 174, 246, 248, 282, 510. Gilbert, 342, 401, 405, 406, 426, 489, 507. < ( < ( ( ( 1 1 1 1 INDEX Gilman, 433, 504, 505, 584. Gladys, 156, 211, 281, 504. Glenn, 224, 578. Goldia, 224. Gorham, 401. Grace, 155, 156, 166, 303, 341, 353, 356, 461, 508, 516. Grace m Buck, 355. " Gribbin, 432. " Scott, 460. * ' Lewis, 476. " Arnold, 483. " Putnam, 507. Greeuleaf, 456. Gussie, 249. Gustavus, 306. Guy, 210, 224, 248, 307, 393, 430, 504, 569. Hallis, 352. HamHton, 512. Hannah, 281, 393, 488, 519. , '^>' Hannah m Thompson, 98r " Shaw, 117. " Kinsley, 118. Springer, 135. 07 " Hoar, 137 " Ellis, 146. " Watson, 147. " Laughton, 149. " Sawyer, 185. " Berry, 189. " Morse, 192. " Proctor, 230. '' Moodv, 231. " Ward, 233. " Ingalls, 234. " Heard, 257. " Dexter, 270. " Hawse, 288. " Stone, 292. <' Nichols, 295. '' Dore, 345. " Goodwin, 349. '' Quimby, 350. " Buck, 352. '' Seward, 366. " Tebbetts, 375. '* Creighton, 442. " Goodwin, 445. '' Cutting, 488. " Crane, 527. " Dodd, 536. " Nelson, 541. <' Haskius, 547. " Odiorne, 550. " McClure, 552. " Godfrey, 557. Hanover, 445. Hardee, 210. Hardy, 150. 591 Harley, 434. Harold,' 157, 182, 307, 426, 512. Harriet, 154, 180, 181, 248, 335, 489, 547, 561. Harriet m Noyes, 169. " Dale, 177. " Thomas, 189. " Field, 204. " Clark, 240. " Spencer, 241. " Doe, 322. " Lamb, 324. " Clark, 325. " Nesburn, 334. " Stevens, 348. " Emery, 434. " Hall, 514. " Perry, 516. " Billings, 523. " Perkins, 547. H m Dear, 405. Harry, 177, 231, 247, 280, 308. 474, 497, 504, 513, 576. Hartwell, 276. Harvev, 332, 473, 482. 517. Haven, 524. Hayes, 524. Hazel, 182, 210, 211, 280, 310, 428. Helen, 153, 205, 280, 300, 398, 428, 431,504,517, 571. Henry, 153, 182, 219, 250, 335, 488. 492, 510, 543, 578. Henry m Tuttle, 174. " Welch, 181. " DoUoff, 206. " Prescott, 331. " Yarney, 341. " Hadlock, 423. " Illslev, 433. " Gates, 433. " Goodhiie, 498. " Holden, 506. " Heywood, 510. " Eliiis, 532. " Totman, 532. " Burgess, 548. " Harris, 553. " Brown, 560. " Ford, 561. " Ott, 569. Henrietta, 379, 484, 543. Herbert, 156, 279, 302, 310, 339, 378, 489, 512. Herman, 211, 246, 353, 484. Hester, 458. Hiram, 278, 283, 324, 325, 334, 335, 396, 423. 592 INDEX Hollis, 279. Homer, 358. Horace. 177. 207, 333. 338, 482, 488. Horatio, 237. Hortense, 337. Hortoii, 243. Howard, 309, 512. Hiildah, 368. Humphrey, 274, 368. Ichabod, 386, 391. Ida, 238. 245, 32.5, 357, 568. Idaetta,'523. Ilura. 525. lua, 297. Inez, 129, 335, 342. Ira, 231, 280, 354, 396, 583. Irena, 262. Irene, 157, 224, 273,276. Irving, 179, 206, 357, 405, 565, 567. Isa, 276. Isaac, 553. Isaac m Dow, 256. " Libbv, 2.59. " Hambleton, 285. " James. 286. " Clav, 287. " Eicker, 296. " Weeks, 301. " Stone, 309. " Main, 498. " Field, 5.53. " A'an Auken, 570. ' • Lancy, 584. Isabel, 248, 565. Isabella, 338, 405. Isabelle, 489. Isaiah, 507. Ivorv, 261, 279, 281. Ivy, "^381. Jackson, 553. Jacob, 150, 186, 276, 347, 351, 583. James, 145, 152, 1.54, ISl, 230, 301, 302,339,429. 434, 458, 463, 473, 474, 517, 570, 582, 583. James m Marsh. 119. " Fay, 131. " Lunt, 137. " Bubier, 145. " Eoysell, 146. " Dinsmore, 149. " Tibbetts, 151. " "VVhittier, 154. " Bean, 155. " Eolfe, 209. " Akers, 232. " Waterhouse, 236. " Close, 243. " Scott, 244. m Larrabee, 244. Jennie, 204, 243, 250, " Bounds, 247. 269, 301, 356, 374,433, " Doughty, 250. 435, 565. " Sullivan, 254. .Jeuette, 303. '• Fogg, 259. Jeremiah, 186. " Barker, 273. Jeremiah " Gowin, 274. m Gooding, 160. " Thomas, 302. " Oliver, 166. " Lord, 311. " Knight, 171. " Beal, 319. " Jackson, 179. " Fairfield, 322. " Tibbetts, 231. " McCracken, 327. " Smart, 388. " Brown, 329. " , 388. " Ball, 333. " Mathewson, 396. " Mondy, 334. ' ' Gloudman, 425. " Subit, 337. Jessie, 435. " Gould, 342. Joan, 142, 144. " Cowell, 375. Joanna, 135, 223, 528. " Kelley, 377. Job, 207. " Fabyan. 417. Joel, 178, 274. --<^ " Jones, 423. John, 117, 123-131, 154, " Eoss. 423. 181, 196, 216. 248, 253, " Lord, 428. 269, 283, 284,293,308, " Gate, 436. 325, 344, 351, 354, 395, ' ' Morrill, 445. 430, 474, 514.515,518, ' ' Elizabeth, 445. 534, 541, 553, 558, 565, " Elv, 455. 568. 569, 570, 571, 578, " Fowler, 458. 579, 583, 584. ' ' Emerson, 463. John " Barker, 463. m ^teadman, 117. " Hamilton, 473. " Philbriek, 122. " Belcher, 537. " Eiehards. 127. ' ' Spear, 541. " Tibbetts, 131. * ' Flower, 547. " Aiken, 143. " Odiorne, 550. " Walker, 162. ' ' Garr, 552. " Stevens, 169. ' ' Sherman, 558. " Gilman, 173. ' ' Ketchum, 559. " Jeffers, 178. " Miller, 560. " Berry, 185. " Adams, 563. " Cobb, 190. " Balch, 564. " Toothaker, 203. ' ' Sherman, 568. " Clapi)er, 205. " Pierce. 571. " Alexander, 206. " Thaver, 572. ' ' Burnham, 223. " Munro,"582. " Edwards, 246. Jane. 481. " Harmon, 247. Jane " Morrill, 249. m Marston, 59. " Thompson, 253. " Mosher, 86. " Fogg, 258. " Tolman, 234. " Heard. 269. " McFarlane, 235. " Sharp, 270. " Clements, 268. ' " Lord, 272. " Goodwin, 269. " Hovt. 273. " Wentworth, 271. " Fessenden, 273. " Hines, 279. " Fall, 274. " Newell, 420. " Pool, 279. " Bradburv. 422. " Larv, 284. " Sweet, .530. " Gilkey, 297. " Bailey, 553. " Allen, 320. Jared, 584. " Johnson, 324. Jay, 570. " Ball, 333. Jeannie, 512. " Hanson, 333. Jefferson, 242, 251, 577, " Thompson, 335. 585. " Tuttle, 336. .Jeffrey, 564. " Eicker. 353. Jemima, 256, 545. " Pickering, 359. (' INDEX m Folsom, 367. , 367. Smith, 374. Robinson, 376. , 387! Wiggin, 388. Murray, 393. Shibbles, 394. Harmon, 402. Fabyan, 415. Warren, 421. Snow, 421. - Moore, 430. Randall, 432. Owen, 432. Clark, 448. Watson, 4.57. Foster, 466. Lane, 471. Smith, 471. Lewis, 471. Morse, 472. Miller, 473. Mason, 475. Burr, 482. Steele, 497. Howard, 514. , 519. Walker, 519. , 520. Newell, 520. , 520. Moore, 533. Dean, 539. Stuart, 543. Chase, 557. Smith, 565. Gould, 565. Sewell, 584. Whitcomb, 584. .Jonathan, 167, 356, 545, 556. Joseph, 117, 126, 145, 227, 268, 281,378,473, 480, 555. Joseph m Hobart. 128. McClain. 130. , 175. Bangs, 215. Pugslev, 239. , 239. Fluent, 294. Chadbourne, 295. Hasty, 297. Kellev, 299. Winn", 308. Roberts, 315. Twiss, 325. Wilkinson, 325. Manning, 377. Rand. 378. Elizabeth, 393. Emery, 423. Lord, 429. . 429. . in Weeks, 443. ' ' W^iggin, 454. " Hayden, 454. ' ' Foster, 458. " Miller. 460. •' Parraelee, 463. " Mann, 473. " , 488. " . 520. " Willis. 521. " Belcher, 526. ' ' Xewcomb, 529. " Butterfield, 531. ' ' Lincoln, 531. ' ' Bliss, 543. ' ' Hunt, 553. ' ' Kilgore, 565. Josephine, 132, 147, 223, 334. 570. 581. Joshua, 126, 563. Joshua in Weeks, 87. •' — . 91. " Pond, 106. '•' Sherman, 126. " Cook, 146. " Hicks, 135. " Cox, 227. •' Hasty, 234. ' ' Abrams, 240. " Hanson, 241. ' ' Stout, 245. " Redlon, 248. " Sand, 251. " Libby, 345. " Tibbets, 346. " Pendleton. 349. Garritv, 355. Whipple, 361. ' • Pickering, 367. " Muloon, 371. " AlcKenny, 377. ' •' Parsons, 385. " .Lines, 388. " Dame, 393. " Batehelder, 395. " (lednev, 402. " Kendriek, 418. ' ' Lord, 429. " Pickering, 446. " Weston, 583. " Maclintio. 584. .Josiah, 121, 214. 223, 287, 501, 503, 536, 547, 553. .Totham, 349. Judith. 214. 441. .Julia, 151. 171. 298, 328. 331, 426,433,475,549, 552, 560. .luliette, 354. .Inrieii, 522. Karl. 310, 342. Kate, 129. 473, 507, 511. Keziah, 71, 93, 122, 385, 415, 417. Klaus, 206. Laban, 521. Laura, 146, 171, 270,323, 332, 376, 499, 553. Lawrence, 226. Leah, 224. Lemuel, 325, 488, 490, 551. Lena. 237, 305. Lendal, 173. Leola, 281. Leon, 154, 155, 238, 288. Leona, 131. Leonard, 178, 205, 220, 221, 224. Leonora, 454. Leroy, 155, 248, 306, 525. Leslie, 275, 485, Lester, 246, 565. Leston, ls2, 429. Levi, 357, 561. Levi m Cram, 199. " Bitter, 222. " Rail, 224. '•' Brandon, 225. < < Hall, 260. '' Given, 275. " Hubbard, 349. " Brown, 353. " Haines, 390. " Adams, 481. " Schenck, 570. " Speed, 572. Lewis, 175, 418, 428, 482, 489. Llewellyn, 178, 552. Libby, 261. Lila, 210. Lillian, 248, 251, 381, 465, 516. Lillie, 173, 465, 516. Linnie, 428. Lionel, 166, 179. Lizzie, 129, 147, 175, 208, 275, 402. Lloyd, 326, 575. Loanthe, 277. Lois, 140, 190, 268, 277, 541. Lola, 239. Lora, 2S0. Loren, 522, 523. Lorenzo, 423. Loretta, 195, 404. Lorila, 561. Lottie, 130, 173. 225, 474, 506. Louis, 155. 167, 270. Louisa, 196, 198, 248, 295, 325. 424, 489, 530. Louise, 335, 346, 380, 466. Love, 123, 489, 497. Lii.inn, 556. Lucilla, 432. / o'M INDEX Lucinda. 250, 2S7, 422, 489, 521 1. Lucretia. J4S. Ifis. 550. Liicv, 357. '■>]'. 'u]. Lucv 111 Howard, 143. " \Vctlioihi'e, 394. " All)Os. 39."). " Foster, 4](). " Hannoii. 424. " Priddy, 4()2. " Kna])]!. 403. " Boals, 501. " Cowics. 504. " Carr, 531. LuoUa. 3!S2. Lulu. 5S1. Lura. 14(). Luther. 33o. 334, 35G, 357. 404. 5o(). Lydia. 429. 4S2, 488. Lydia in Porter, 150. " Wills. 154. " Mitchell. 220. " Richardson, 223. " Sta].les. 234. " Jones. 239. " Lord, 2GS. " Goodwin. 268. " Oorv, 277. " Stanton, 314. " Hill, 316. " Marshall, 321. " Aver, 368. " Choate, 377. " Evans. 377. " Seeggel. 458. " Morse. 461. " Warren. 520. Lyman. 465. 475, 520. Lvnn. 571. Mabel. 132. 156. 181,211, 355. 432. 498, 515. Madeline, 282. Mnhlon. 474. Malah. 4G1. Mamie, 483. Mandv, 151. Manlv. 2S2. 571. Marcia, 309. 352. Marcus. 522. Margaret, 126, 127, 165, 172. 315. 324, 398,420, 514. Margaretta. 301. Maria, 49s, 547, 553. Maria m Stevens, 143. ' ' Burgess, 173. " Parsons, 192. " I'ollevs. 241. " Gav,"246. " Peirv. 300. " Siblev. 327. " Fernald. 348. m Pindar, 349. " Small. 377. " Collins. 396. " Cobl.. 49s. Marilla. 376. 523. Mariam. 187. 25s. Marian, 280. 3o0. 3n2. 330. 473, 507. 549. IMarinn. 211. 342. Mariorie, 431. Mark, 181, 268. 354. Marshal], 210, 211. Martha. 149, 276, 3.54, 463. 472, 554. Martha m Twelves. 117. " Warren, 197. " Gav, 246. " Merrill. 249. ' ' Kogers. 258. " Wood. 270. " Wentworth. 271. " Parent. 333. " Treadwell. 367. " Sanborn. 372. " Rumnev, 388. " Knowlton, 394. " French, 402. " Sanborn, 425. '* Chandler, 430. " Morse. 451. " Tuttle, 457. " French. 479. " Copeland, 490. ' ' Douse, 499. " Nve, 565. Martin, 223, 231, .547, 566, 576. Marv, SO, 86. 117. 120, 123, 144, 245, 248.281, 284, 293, 308.332,343, 371, 378, 390,395.454, 463, 475, 488. 500. 514. 532, 553,555, 561,572, 583. Mary m Witcher. 71. " Mitchell. 75. " Fabvan. 92. " Tuttle. 98. " AVoodsum. 101. " Willard. 108. " Ward, 117. " Spalding. 119. " Thompson, 119. " Jones. 125. " Hatch. 126. " Hatch. 127. ' ' Newth, 128. " Hodgkins. 135. " McKenney, 144. " Robertson, 152. " Fogg. 167. \ " Hanson. 171. V " Shone. 174. " Holder, 178. Bailey, 185. Barbour, 1S7. Crockett. 1M9. Brown. 19(;. Grossman. 197. Bailey, 204. Luce." 208. Peering. 219. Hogle. 220. Hobbie. 224. Bond. 230. Hiues, 231. higalls, 234. Briggs. 236. West. 238. Hamlin. 239. Ruggles. 241. Norton. 244. Holden. 24(i. Pinkham. 256. Twombley, 258. Libbv. 270. Griftiu, 271. Alvarez. 273. Gowan. 275. Tucker. 279. Adams. 2^2. Knox. 286. Davis, 286. Brown. 287. Coffin. 292. Brown. 295. O'Brien. 296. Jepson, 299. Dearborn, 300. Hurd. 315. Lamb. 319. Shaw, 321. Smith, 323. McNear, 324. Miller: 325. Tasker. 326. Whittier. 331. Lewis. 333. Morse. 334. La Croix. 337. Isensee. 339. Hurd, 345. . Hutchins. 350. Pierce. 352. Caswell. 356. Joaquin. 356. Wiggin. 361. Pickering. 362. Yose, 370. Brown. 373. Pierce. 376. Twomblv, 377. Hovt, 378. Phillips. 382. Chajunan, 385. Dearborn. 388. Philpot. 390. Harding. 392. Fuller. 393. Marriner, 394. INDEX 595 m Cole, 396. ' ' Holbrook. 396. ' ' Nortou, 404. " Burbank. 416. " Ee?d, 417. " Tracy, 419. " Nash, 421. " Welch, 422. " Daniels, 424. " Burnham, 42.5. " Whitmore. 426. ' ' Thorn, 428. " Putnam, 431. " Wiggiu, 441. ' ' Wright. 449. " Brainard, 454. " Nichols, 457. " Atkinson, 458. " Chase, 459. " Ford, 461'. " Polland, 462. " Durham. 464. " Dole, 476. " Hoit, 477. " Eobinson, 480. " Smart, 484. ' ' Woodward, 488. ' ' Lancaster, 497. " Cook, 499. " Jewett, 500. " Goodsell, 501. ' ' Call, 505. '' Mygatt, 507. " Ormsby, 520. " Seagraves, 521. " Nichols, 524. ' ' Dooley, 525. ' ' Bass, 527. " Nightengale, 528. " Adams, 529. " Stetson, 536. '' Phipps, 539. " Odiorne. 542. " Dale, 543. " Frost, 546. " Wilcox, .550. " Huntley, 551. " Campbell, 553. '' Pierce, 553. ' ' Patten, 555. " Whitman, 556. " Sherman, 557. " Huggett, 567. " Blood, 576. Matilda, 400. 448. Mattie, 382. Maud, 157, 276, 335. 381, 428, 430, 502, 506. Max, 243. May. 176, 251. Meiiitable, 238, 262, 292, 293. 296. 372, 377,418, 527, 528. Melinda, 207, 198, 267. Melissa, 145. Melvin, 129, 153. Melville, 173, 425. Melvina, 246. Melzar, 335. Mercy, 229, 274, 292, 547. Meribah, 415. Merrick, 522. Merton, 279. Mildred, 210. Mildreth, 281. Miles, 250, 257, 268. Milla, 307. Millicent, 520. Miltmore, 210. Mina, 334, 335, 340. Mindora, 195. Minerva, 210. jMiunea, 433. Minnie, 282, 284, 341, 401, 505, 533. Minora, 549. Miranda, 147, 196. Miriam, 155, 254, 280, 488. Molly, 385, 504. Morgan, 584. Moses, 233, 258, STl, 296, 355, 488, 527. Myra, 261, 301. Myron, 338. Myrtia, 343. Nancy, 146, 147, 371, 547. Nancy m Lewis, 127. ' ' Noyes, 169. " Knight, 186. " Bailey, 190. " Whitney, 193. " Patterson, 235. ■ " Chase, 323. " Avery, 324. " Smart. 325. " Manuel, 334. ' ' Burleigh, 367. " White, 491. Naomi, 376, 456. Natalie, 211. Nathan, 151, 156, 237, 257, 269, 281, 352, 535, ,540. Nathaniel, 108, 117, 135, 482. Nathaniel m Worthley, 144. ' ' Mabry, 166. ' ' Humphrey, 197. " Mitchell, "222. McCausland, , 276. ;vo. " Chadbourne, 293. " Weymouth. 295. " Eicher, 295. ' ' Foss, 300. ' ' Hasty, 301. '' Lewis, 418. '' March, 477. m Elizabeth, 479. ' ' Turner, 482. " Wilder, 505. Nellie, 181, 243, 335, 430, 570, 579. Nellie m Little, 130. ' ' Brown, 175. " Much, 207. " Haley, 250. ' ' Smith, 356. " Allen, 404. Nelson, 254, 545. Nettie, 288. Newell, 489. Newton, 516. Olive. 132, 146, 174, 189, 251, 260, 303, 326, 405, 557. Oliver, 208, 299. Ona, 221. Ophelia, 233. Orestes, 149. " Orlando, 155, 252. Orran, 429. Orrin, 147, 174, 283, 381. Orris, 224. Orrington, 130. Orson, 222. Orville, 582. Oscar, 131, 343, 397, 398, 430. Osgood, 458. Owen, 210. Ozro, 463. Parmelia, 175. 349. Patience, 313, 318, 418, 419. Paul, 288, 310, 507, 510. Paulina, 554. Pauline, 277, 310, 353. Peel, 181. Percy, 284, 525. Perry, 570. Persis, 461, 462. Peter, 116, 117, 118, 195, 196, 522, 529, 530. Phebe, 123, 267, 293, 294. Philip, 211, 310, 497. Prince, 524. Priscilla, 117, 288, 372, 518. Philaney, 522. Philena, 524. Phillips, 283. Philo, 561. Phoebe, 130, 271, 272, 295, 296. Phyllis, 342, 511. Phima, 270. Polly, 142, 169, 542. Pres'^cott, 281. Pro Lucius D., 583. Prudence, 441. Purney, 368. Quincy, 497. 59(3 INDEX Eachel, 119, 148. 244, 529. Eae, 567. Ealph, 283, 308, 334, 382, 383, 482, 510. Eanda, 243. Eansom, 574. Eay, 381. Eaymond, 131, 150, 246, 355, 406. Eebecea, 288, 539, 542, 549, 552, 553, 554, 559. Eeuben, 164, 166, 172, 222, 286, 294, 298, 308, 488, 555, 575. Eichard, 118, 224, 238, 516, 518, 527, 578. Eobert, 130, 156, 181, 239, 246, 247, 252, 461, 508, 518, 573. Eoderick, 151. Eodney, 355. Eoger, 460, 504. Eooksby, 374. Eosanna, 553. Eosco, 375. Eose, 181. Eoss, 334, 517. Eouena, 206. Eoxanna, 191, 278, 377, 467. Eoxilany, 521. Eov, 243, 248, 252, 276, 307, 514. Eubie, 434. Euby, 246. Euey, 151. Eufus, 223, 351. 429, 506. Eussell, 349, 355, 398. Euth, 117, 143, 181, 224, 248, 250, 308, 398,475, 505, 557. Sabra, 395, 545. Sabrina, 389, 394. Saloma, 295. Samuel, 143, 144, 206, 225, 392, 400, 519. Samuel m Botts, 94. ' ' Emery. 99. < ' 123. " Dow^ 123. " , 149. " Eussell, 172. " Smith, 193. " Scribner, 210. " , 230. " Bartman, 237. " Foss, 241. " Jackson, 246. ' ' Libby, 249. " Burg, 250. " Brown, 267. ' ' Shaw, 276. " Hooper, 286. " Luce, 288. m Eicker, 290. ' ' Wentworth, 294. " Munson, 297. " Webster, 337. " , 384. " Dow, 386. '' Cobb, 392. " Hanson, 395. " Brown, 400. " Adams, 401. " Cressy, 427. " Hanson, 428. " Greenwood, 487. " , 488. " Bullard, 489. " Fairbanks, 500. " Smith, 500. " Chaffin, 505. " Stone, 506. " Eobbins, 513. " Stearns, 519. " Clapp, 519. " Gomary, 536. " Hayward, 543. " Leonard, 545. ' ' Wiggiu, 554. " Sterling, 554. " Palmer, 555. " Stetson, 556. " Calleuder, 563. Sarah, 117, 119, 121, 147, 198, 208, 231,269,286, 295, 334, 357,393,488, 512, 547, 554, 555, 574. Sarah m Proctor, 71. ' ' Hill, 75. " Sawyer, 85. " Libby, 101. " Adams, 120. " Crosby, 121. " Field, 135. " Jacobs, 143. " Smith. 145. " Costello, 146. " Thombs, 166. " Mason, 167. " McCann, 178. " Pavne, 178. '' Hoper, 186. " Gammon, 204. " Stevens, 214. " Simon, 258. ' ' Langley, 259. " Keays, 260. . " Waterman, 276. " Sweeney, 276. " Keniston, 278. ' ' Luce, 286. " Low, 290. " McCusick, 297. " Mason, 317. " Carr, 319. ' ' Felch, 346. " Willey, 347. ' ' Merrill, 348. m Major, 353. " McDuflfy, 367. ' ' Cheswell, 386. " Ehodes, 389. " Humphrey, 397. ' ' Smith, 399. • • Snow, 400. " Fabyan, 414. " Quimby, 416. " Fabyan, 417. " Fogg, 418. ' ' Smith, 422. " Paine, 424. ' ' Whitney, 426. " Trefethen, 426. " Emerson, 428. ' ' Watson, 446. " Trafton, 448. " Abbott, 458. " Bowers, 459. " White, 463. " Woodman, 490. " White, 491. " Damon, 492. " Lovejoy, 497. ' ' Arnold, 498. " Eowan, 505. •> , 522. ' ' Gardener, 523. " Goff, 524. • ' Belcher, 527. " Nightingale, 528. " Hayward, 537. " Butler, 546. ' ' Eichardson, 552. ' ' Merrill, 552. " Brown, 553. " Parker, 554. " Hasting, 556. " Matson, 559. " Garvin, 563. • ' Leavit, 565. Seott, 342. Serena, 188. beth, 69, 71, 75, 193, 334, 430, 431. Sewall. 198, 221, 500, 513, 517. Seward. 473. Shadrack, 480. Sheldon, 278. Sherman, 226. Shirley, 356. Sibyl, 167, 269. Sidney, 343, 507, 522. Silas, 176, 203, 274, 552. Silence, 262. Simeon, 192, 349, 353, 380, 387. Solomon. 24.5, 515. Solon, 173, 225. Sophia, 189, 269, 319, 348, 452, 458, 491. Sophronia, 169, 349, 400, 401, 546. Stella, 352. Stephen, 147, 172, 521, 522. Susan, 156, 238, 268, 283, 302, 488, 535. Susan m Kenney, 189. ' ' Polleys, 241. " Bradbury, 259. " Hayes, 267. " Staples, 268. " Wood, 270. " Brown, 273. " Bingham, 288. " Pierce, 326. " Bowling, 342. " Stevens, 348. " Pillsbury, 357. " Ira, 349. Sylvanus, 380. Sylvester. 151, 489. Tabitha, 227. 231, 233. Theodore, 497, 518, 575. Thomas, 122, 126. 181, 186, 197, 215, 233, 235, 334, 343, 344, 429, 471, 5'82. Thomas m Mitton, 72. " Sproul. 124. " Giddings, 126. " Gadshall, 126. " McParland, 129. " Danforth, 154. " Snow, 183. " Cobb, 194. ' ' , 218. '' Bovnton, 239. " Hartford, 326. " Montgomery, 342. " Eobinson, 361. " Pickering, 369. " Veasy, 459. " Folsoni, 477. " Jones, 479. " Furber, 481. ■ " Walden, 483. '' Robinson, 506. " Tufts, 553. " Sylvester, 561. " Nostand, 583. " Brown. 583. " Holt, 585. TimothA^ 300. Tracy, 358. Trueworthy, 287. Truman, 156, 559, 560, 572. Tyng Uramus, 380. Varney, 342. Velma, 180. INDEX Velzora, 176. Vera, 567, 574. Vernon, 460. Victoria, 375. Vina, 382. Viola, 156. Virgil, 181. Virginia, 282, 571. Wade, 376. W , 154. Walker, 169, 176. Wallace, 152, 511. Walter, 152, 181, 280, 307, 401, 579. Walter m Lamb, 151. " Coffin, 207. " , 284. " Loring, 305. " Starkey, 309. " Burrows, 404. " Bland, 531. Warren, 401, 405. Wayne, 224. Wealthy, 151. Welcome, 222. Wellie, 308. Wilbur, 130. Wilder. 433. Wilfred, 431. Wilford, 504. Willard,' 20.5, 211, 301, 516. William, 47, 144, 147. 150, 179, 180,182,209; 252, 268. 277,289,308, 333, 342, 381,383,475, 513, 517, 553,555,559, 568, 582, 585. William m Bowlv, 127. " Palmer, 129. " Blaisdell, 129. " Sennott, 149. " Morse, 166. " Hobbs. 167. " Warden, 170. " Bowker, 171. " Eandall, 206. " Guilford, 206. " Mahew, 220. " Snow, 225. " Lee, 243. " Moody, 247. " Donahue, 252. " Wentworth, 277. " Strout, 280. " Krause, 283. " Porter, 303. " Moon, 308. '' Smith, 332. " Thompson, 340. 597 m Bryant, 342. " Shryer, 344. " Hersom, 348. " Folsom, 367. " Berry, 373. " Eochemont, 37J " Knowles, 404. " Green, 420. " Prescott, 431. " Preble, 432. " Brightham, 433. " Horton, 454. ' ' Strout, 460. " Partridge, 466. " Morey, 471. " Ballance, 474. " Sanford. 475. " Hancock, 489. " Lauehlen, 491. ' ' Campbell, 499. " Snow, 505. " Crittenden, 505. " Fish, 512. " Stearns, 516. " Pope, 532. " Funcke, .533. ' ' Mercj'-, 538. " AVard, 554. ' ' Teller, 559. " Skimmings, 561. " Rice, 563. " Hoar, 563. " Nickerson, 565. " Larkins, 568. " Sherman, 569. " Sherman, 570. " Andrews, 571. " Nefe, 574. " Standish, 584. " Fish, 584. " Brownlee, 584. " McMurray, 584. " Moss, 585. Willis, 430. Wilmer, 404. Winfred, 204, 513. Winslow, 331. Winthrop, 433, 512. Zachariah, 70, 71. Zachariah m Ross, 81. " Sawyer, 212. " Cleaves, 197. " Read, 220. " Lunt, 237. Zara, 400. Zebulon, 249. Zemro, 334. Zipporah, 71. '' Zoie, 577. \ INDEX OF NAMES OF PEOPLE OTHER THAN BRACKETT Abbott, 95, 98, 101, 139, 255, 274, 326, 335, 434. Abrams, 240. Adams, 320, 379, 422, 522. Adams m Sarah, 120. ' ' Eunice, 155. " Mary, 282. " Samuel, 401. " Dora, 404. " Leonard, 424. " Levi, 481. " Susan, 495. " Love, 497. " Mary, 529. " James, 563. Aiken, 143. Akers, 85, 232. Alb, 424. Albes, 395. Albright. 560. Alexander, 407. Alford, 318. Allen, 216, 249, 258, 260, 295, 296, 320, 328, 379, 404, 522. Alleudorf, 222. Allward, 358. Ambrose, 424. Ames, 333. Anderson, 156, 196, 238. Andrews, 71, 135, 256, 330, 571. Angus, 192. Annas, 175. Applebee, 347. Armington, 476. Arnold, 177, 368, 483, 498, 539. Arington, 224. Arri&\ 148. Atkinson, 458. Atwell, 283. Aubens. 204. Austin, 171. 255, 560. Averill, 381. Avevy, 143. Ayer, 309, 368. Avres, 441, 530. Babb, 187, 326. Babbitt, 517. Babcock, 193, 206. Bachtel, 568. Bacon, 491, 493. Badlam, 513. Baeth, 581. Bahmer, 556. Bagg, 461. Bagnal, 190. Baker, 86, 100, 249, 290, 452. Bailev, 127, 189, 295, 302, 457, 499, 553. Bailey m George, 174. " Mary, 185. '' Charlotte, 187. " Naucjr, 190. " Abba, 191. " Mary, 204. " Eeuben, 308. Balch, 564. Ballance, 475. Bancroft, 415. Banfield, 100. Bangs, 216. Barber, 307, 575. Barbour, 187, 233. Barker, 168, 273, 285, 296, 463, 511. Barnard, 505. Barnes, 191, 319. Barnuni, 501. Barr, 127. Barrel!, 380. Barrett, 221, 493. Barsham, 321. Barstow, 127. Barter, 144. Bartlett, 92, 171, 274, 521, 557. Bartman. 237. Barton, 55, 197, 564. Bass, 118, 527, 528, 538, 546. Bassett, 70, 461. Batchelder, 395.421,511. Bates, 129, 141, 241, 270, 521, 549. Batman, 452. Baxter, 120, 451, 497, 539. Beach, 198. Beal, 119, 282, 319, 357, 527, 536. Beals, 501. Bean, 142, 167, 188, 208. Bean m Thomas, 154. ' ' James, 155. " Melvina, 246. " Daniel, 280. " Mehitable, 296. " David, 298. Beatty, 237. Beauvais, 327. Beauer. 225. Beck, 204. Beede, 305. Beedy, 139. Beers, 156. Belcher, 121, 519, 526, 528, 537, 549. Belles, 179. Belser, 571. Bemis, 429, 546. Bennett, 167, 174, 234, 286, 367, 368, 374. Benson, 338. Bentley, 488. Bere, 241. Berrv, 123, 147, 185. 189, 192, 197, 238, 279, 373. Bertram, .543. Betts, 557, 569. Blather, 324. Bickerstaffe, 524. Bickershed, 527. Bickford, 256, 447. Bigelow, 150. Billings, 189, 523. Billman, 316. Bingham, 288. Bird, 497. Bisbee, 237, 473. Bishop, 204, 209. Blackamore, 523. Blackstone, 190, 403. Blackwell, 146. Blaisdell, 129, 165, 376. Blake, 71, 101, 538. Blanchard, 118, 119. laud, 531. • Bliss, .553. Blodgette, 338, 522. INDEX 699 Bloo i, 576. . Blunt, 498. Boardman, 452, 510. Bodge, 317, 420. Bodwell, 270, 355. Boles, 534. Bolles, 568. Bond, 230. 576. Bonney, 192, 500. Boodv, 240. Bootlibv, 291. Bostwiek, 501. Bosworth, 119, 291. Botts, 94. Bowditch, 527. Bowdon. 493. Bowen, 394, 567. Bowers, 459. Bowker, 171. Bowley, 127. Bowman, 283. Bovd, 125. Boynton, 239, 31S, 424. Bradbury, 259. Bradeen, 233, 248. Bradford, 354, 542. Bradley, 405, 576. Bragdon, 315. Brainard, 454. Bralev, 431. Bramen, 323, 342. Branihall, 70. 424. Branuan, 324. Brat, 224. Bray, 85, 329. Brayton, 557. Brazier, 271. Breck, 516. Breen, 356. Bremner, 320. Breuizer, 483. Brewer, 324. Briar, 389. Bride, 280. Bridge, 542, 564. Bridges, 177, 195, 546. Briggs, 236, 273, 470. 506. Brightman, 433. Brimblecorn, 401. Bristow, 242. Brittain, 307. Broekett, 5. Bronson, 148, 235. Brooks, 324. Brown. 142, 189. 256, 267, 377, 507, 516, 517, 562. Brown m Nellie. 175. " Mary, 196. ' ' Benjamin. 207. " Rebecca, 288. " Mary, 288. " " 295. " James, 329. m Levi. 353. " Pauline, 353. " Mary, 373. " Delicia, 377. " George, 395. " William, 400. " Almeria. 4il(). " Augustus. 4(12. " Addie, 403. " Frank. 409. " Franklin. 513. ' ' Ambrose, 531. " Ernest, 532. " Sarah, 553. " Henry. 560. " Vera. 567. " Cora, 575. Brownlee, 584. Bryant, 155, 195, 174, 316, 342, .584. Bubier, 128, 145, 39 \ Buck, 189, 208, 352, 355. Bucknam, 223, 421. 424. Bugber, 551. Bullard, 489. Bumpass, 462. Bunting. 277. Bunton, 382. -- Burbank, 317, 416, 490. Burckle, 571. Burdiek, 515. Burg, 250. Burgess, 107, 173, 549. Burke. 510. Burleigh, 367, 386. Burnham, 176, 189, 425. Burns, 128. Burr, 482. Burridge, 572. Burrill, 272, 324, 52S. Burrows. 404. Burt. 527. Burton. 208. Bushen, 422. Buswell, 424. Butler, 270, 328, 515. 525, 546, 565. Butterfield, 138, 321, 514, 531. Buxton, 208. Buzzell, 325, 352. Bvington, 574. Byrous, 334. Byrne, 572. Cadworth, 348. Calbv, 128. Oalden, 144. Caldwell, 239, 243. Galies, 320. Calkins. 241, 570. Call, 505. Callender, 563. Calley, 116. Calligan, 182. Camp, 289. Campbell, 286, 374, 499. Canfield, 381. Cannev, 553, 262, 326, 335."^ ('apner, 573. Card, 191. Carll, 240. 251, 318. (Carlton, 393. Carpenter, 521, 536, 549. Carr, 222, 319, 531, 552. Carrick, 301. ('arrosso, 525. Carson, 327. Carter, 150, 291, 316, 434. Cartland, 259. Cary, 455, 538. Cass, 100. (Jassidv, 242. Caswell, 169, 356, 407. (Jate, 440. (Javerly, 543. Chadbourne, 240, 255, 257, 285, 293, 295, 297, 302, 357. Chaffee, 523. (Uiaffin, 505. Chamberlain. 351, 368, 398, 512, 523. Chandler, 208, 281, 430. ('haney, Chapin, 567. (Uiapman, 157, 291, 308, 318, 377, 385, 389. Chase, 208, 276, 283, 323, 459, 546, 557. Chesley, 166. Cheswell, 386. Chichester, 141. Chick, 318. Chicken, 106. Chickering, 118, 141. Child, 5.54, 561. (Uiilds, 493. Chilson, 453. Choate, 377. Chrittenden. 505. Chubb. 194. Church, 66, 75. Churchill, 130, 479. Clapper, 205. Clark, 141, 180, 220, 376, 424, 505. Clark m Kezia, 93. " Elizabeth, 240. " Harriet, 240. " George, 246. " Joseph, 295. " '' 299. " Harriet, 325. " Cora, 381. ' ' Ebenezer, 444. ' ' John, 448. " Sophia, 452. " Edgar, 56Tr Clay, 287. Cleaves, 92, 147, 197. 600 INDEX Clements, 260, 267, 268, Crowhurst, 335. 278, 279. Culbertson, 452. Clifford, 280, 296. Cummiugs, 118, 286, 538.n; Clinch, 319. Cummock, 255. Close, 243. Cunningham, 555. Clovidman, 425. Cure, 573. Clough, 271. Currier, 261, 448. Clugston, 276. Curtain, 152. . Cobb, 168, 172, 186, 190, Curtis, 358, 488. 194, 220, 221, 300, 392, Gushing, 503. 557. Custer, 532. Coburn, 170, 393. Cutting, 493. Coffey, 230. Cutts, 361, 380. Coffin, 207. Dadley, 496. Cog, 319. Daggett. 155. 356. Coggeshall, 473. Dale, 177, 543. Coggswell, 403, 554. Dalton, 352. Cohern, 430. Dame, 393, 512. Colburn, 389. Damon, 324, 352, 492, Colby, 421. 531. Cole, 170, 295, 396, 400, Dania, 221. 434. Danforth, 154. . Coleman, 558. Daniels, 424. Coley, 221, 498. Dann. 558. Colley, 190, 231, 336 , Darling, 524. Collins, 60, 140, 153, 396, Darst, 176. 407, 543. Dary, 525. Conant, 149. Davenport. 139. Condor, 570. Davignon, 323. Condrev, 504. Davis. 104, 165, 272, 373. Couley,' 417. Davis Connell, 235, 548. m Benjamin, 108. Cooley, 399, 457. " Margaret, 127. Coolidge, 453. 494. " Albert, 129. Cook, 117, 141, 146, 222, " George, 129. 246, 269, 276, 281, 297, " Dana, 173. 298, 408, 431, 499, 504. " Gertrude. 282. Copeland, 490. " Minnie, 282. Copp, 155, 309. " Mary, 286. Corbett, 224. " Timothv, 300. Corby, 403. ' ' Arthur,' 307. Corliss, 577. " Sophronia, 400. Corson, 375. ' ' William, 406. Corwell, 292. ' ' Edward I., 426. Cory, 277. " Benjamin, 448. Costello, 146. " Edward Q., 497. Coughlaw, 171. Coughlin, 171. Courteney, 254. Covell, 148. Cowell, 222, 375. Cowles, 504. Cox, 71, 227. Coy, 222. Craig, 174, 319, 433, Cram, 199, 303. 333.' Crane, 399, 527. Crawford, 458. Creighton, 442. Cressey, 427. Crockett, 189, 256. Crommett, 316. Crosbv, 119, 121, 255, 273, 404. Grossman, 197. Crowfoot, 408. Davisson, 381. Dav. 129. 167, 174, 260, 329, 428. Dean, 539. Dear. 405. Dearborn, 268, 300, 349, 362. 388, 459. Deering. 219, 245, 542. 516. De Forrest, 548. Delaney, 570. Delgado, 273. Dempster, 243. Dennett. 92. 188, 292. Dennison, 202, 494. Denton, 537. Des Eoches, 286. 146, Devenport, 346. Devereaux, 474. De Vol, 241. Dewing. 306. Dexter, 270. Dickson. 465. Dickenson, 250. Dickersou, 494. Dickey, 382, 452. Diggles, 563. Dili, 141, 151, 192. Dillingham, 417. Dillowav, 389. Dingly,'l93. Dinsmore. 149. Dipple, 344. Ditmars. 180. Ditson. 530. Dixon,' 280. Doane, 405, 546. Dockum. 402. Dodd. 536. Doe, 322, 362. Doldt, 427. Dole, 129, 476. DoUiver, 333. Dolson, 560. Dolloff, 206. Donahue, 252. Douelson, 281. Dooley, 525. Dore.'257. 345. Dorval. 532. Doubledav. 222. Doughty. 190, 250. Douglass, 236, 243, 301, 445. Douse, 499. Dow, 123, 130, 442. Dowling, 342. Dowman, 321. Downing, 404. Drake, 70, 352, 373, 524. Draper, 127, 201. Dreggs, 450. Dresser, 139. Drew, 441, 442. Drinkwater. 165, 376. Drowne, 102, 367. Dudley, 280, 374, 500. Duncan. 156. Dunlap. 333. Dunn, 168, 325, 420, 483. Dunning, 203, 54'6. Durant, 407. Durell, 367. 379. Durgin. 428. Durham. 464. Dustin, 385. Dutton, 275, 324. Dver, 174. Earn, 567. Eastman, 188, 270, 387, 464, 480. Eaton, 317, 487, 493. Eddv, 523. Edgeeomb, 195, 351. 394. Edmonds, 403. 502. ' Edwards, 173, 246, 325. Eggleston, 408. INDEX 601 Eiseman, 338. Elbridge, 375. Elder, 176. Elden, 297. Eldrige, 375. Eldridge, 554, 556. Elleuwood, 203. Ellis, 118, 140, 146, 226, 401, 504. 573. Ellingwood, 393. Elms, 532. Elwell, 197, 216. Ely, 455. Emerk, 270. Emerson, 147, 428. 151, 100, 255, 423, 434. 309. Emerv, 95, 96, 292, 373, 375, Emmons, 170. Ensvvorth, 338. Estabrook, 191 Estes, 146, 255, Esty, 322. Evans, 204, 239, 347. Everett, 313. Fabyan, 92, 282, 414, 416, 418. -^ Fairbanks. 500. Fairfield. 260. 322, 483. Falion, 277. Fall, 255, 274. Falley, 453. Farey, 533. Fargo, 576. Farnham, 28o, 431. Farnsworth, 537. Faulkner, 248. Fawcett, 358. Faxon, 120. Fay, 131. Felch. 346. Fellows, 393. 403. Felton, 332. Fenderson. 300. Ferguson, 483, 501. Fernald. 255, 258, 267, 269. 299, 348. Fesseuden, 273. Fick, 249. Fickett, 238. 460. Field, 135. 203, 204. 298, 553. Fifield, 391. Files, 247. Fischer, 571. Fish, 512. Fisher, 235. 241, 424. Fisk, 404, 542. Fitch, 453. Fite, 574. Fitz, 174. Fitzgerald, 510. Flagg, 198. Fletcher, 342, 396. Flint, 575. Flood, 249, 402. Flower, 559. Fluent, 294. Fluewelling, 578. Foard, 340. Fogg, 167, 239, 258, 300, 316, 326, 368, 418. Folev, 108, 242. Folger, 305. Folsom, 92, 349, 351, 367, 478. Foote, 357. Forbes. 192. Ford, 239, 356, 461, 556. Forem, 271, 561. Forrest, 300. Forsyth, 152. Foss', 123, 207, 241, 247, 300. Foster, 119, 192, 458. 466, 504. 507. Fox. 206, 497, 566. Fowler, 332, 407, 458. Foye, 501. Franklin. 46. Frasier, 376. Freathv, 282, 321. Frederick. 131. . Freeman, ' 148, ^16, 222, 240. X'French. 118, 119, 189, 300, 335, 402,- 458. 479. Frost. 73. 79, 86, 180, 247, 248. 253. 301, 316, 377, 546. Fruber, 320. Frye, 301, 348, 499. Frver, 558. Fuller, 107, 173, 393. Fullerton, 386, 523. Fullington, 221. Funcke. 532. Furber,' 481. Furlong. 172. 351. Gabrille. 306. Gadshall, 126. Gage. 247. Galusha. 281, 401. Gamble. 452. Gammage, 180. Gammon, 246. Gardner, 332, 357, 419, 513, 523. Garfield, 464. Garland. 117, 292. 317. 374. 421. Garritv, 355. Garvin, 270, 355, 563. Garv. 260. Gatchell, 195. Gates, 433. Gault, 291. Gay, 246, 490, 497, 519. Gedney, 403. Gee, 206. George, 277. Gerald. 280. Gerard, 276. Gerish, 440. Getchell, 319, 419. Geulaw, 247. Giddings, 126. Gifford, 129. Gile, 145. Giles, 401. Gilkev, 297. Gilman, 149, 155, 173. • Gilpatrick, 293. Givin, 275. Glazier, 512. Gleason, 206, 525. Glenn, 141. Gliddeu, 353, 527. Glynn, 263. Gobel, 576. Goddard, 29.5, 298, 419. Godding, 271. Godfrey, 342, 357. Goding, 281. Gold, 531. Golder, 550. Goldwaite, 147, 496. Gomary, 536. Goodale, 276. Gooch, 290, 297. Goodell, 376. 406, 522. Goodhue, 498. Gooding. 160. Goodnow. 223. Goodsell, 501. Goodwin, 167. 268, 269, 274, 285, 348, 349, 356, 445, 547. Gordon, 250. Goss, 261, 444. 567. Gould, 230, 565. Gove. 241. Gowen, 253. 260, 274, 275, 279. Gower. 257. Gowing, 270, 561. Grafburn. 172. Grafton. 189. Graham. 78, 419. Grant, 96, 165. 219, 278, 321, 350, 354, 376. Granville. 457. Grav, 165, 424, 480. Green, 92, 160. 239, 287, 400, 528, 548. Greenleaf, 157, 392. Greenwood, 487, 497. Gregory, 150. Griggs.' 331. Gridlev, 298. Griffin, 250. 271, 453. Grout, 368. Grove, 94. Grover, 429. Grow, 375. Gulliver. 334. Guplife, 356. Guyette, 389. Hacker, 504. 602 INDEX Ilackett, 172, 176, 191, 193. Hadlev, 511. lladlock, 24.5, 423, 426. Hanev, 375. lluggett, 92, 418. Haines, 59, 91, 390, 422, 441. Hale, 279, 494. Halev, 137. 140. 195, 250, 301, 480. Hall. 70, 221, 226, 251. 282. Hall m Parnielee, 175. ' ' Miriam, 254. " Levi, 260. ' ' Samuel. 267. " Thomas, 417. " Isaiah, 507. ' ' Hattie, 514. " LeAvis, 530. " George. 533. " Elizabeth. 538. " George, 568. Hallv, 559. Ham. 234. Hamblen, 417. Hamilton, 285. 292, 357, 473. Hamlin, 141, 239. Hammond, 205, 260, 572. Hanchett, 450. Hancock, 489. Hanna, 129. Hauscom, 117, 261, 401. Hanson, 171, 188, 236, 241, 259, 297, 326. 333, 348. 395, 428. Hapsgood, 173. Hardiing. 220, 310. 392. Hardt, 397. Hardwick, 530, 538. Hardv, 277, 302. Hare, 141. Harford, 385. Hargreaves, 375. Harmer, 247. Harmon, 247, 402, 418, 420, 424, 432. Harris, 140, 187, 406, 495, 516, 553. Harrison, 245. Hartford, 326. Hartley, 327. Hartung, 224. Harvev, 46, 72, 270. 276. Hartw'ell, 356. Harwood, 498. Haskell, 187, 196. 420, 583. Haskins. 427. Hastings, 110, 130, .556. Hastv, 234, 297, 301. Hatfield, 450. Hathaway, 235, 237. Hatch, 126, 127, 231, 240, 347, 400, 417, 495. Hathorn, 79. Haven, 406. Hawes. 491, 554. Hawkes, 172, 187, 319. Hawkins, 560. Hawse. 288. 494. Havden. 454. Haves. 251, 267, 271,283, 317, 499, 5G8. Hayward, 537, 543, 565. Haywood, 370. Hazard, 561. Hazeltine, 357. Hazelton, 428. Hazen, 457. Head, 280. Heale, 486. Healv, 417. Heard, 96, 236, 240, 357, 426. Heard (Hard) m Susannah. 256. " Hannah. 257. " Nathan. 257. ' ' Moses. 258. " Miles, 268. " John. 269. " Nathan. 281. ' ' Charles, 284. " Mary, 315. ' ' David, 521. Heath, 278. Helk, 331. Ilemenway, 493. Henderson, 464. Henrv, 299. Herald, 471. Herrick, 141, 528. Herington, 225. Hersom. 268, 348. Hewitt, 483. Hevwood, 310, 497. Hickev, 334. Hicks] 71, 156, 216. 392, 452. Hield, 148. Higgins, 165, 512, 524. Highby, 405. Hilbourn, 187. Hildreth, 404, 405. 554. Hill. 75. 79, 88. 146, 244. 316, 331, 435, 559. 578. Hilton, 150, 291, 361. 368, 386, 426. Hines, 231, 279, 504. Hinklev, 139, 140, 151, 245. ' Hinkson, 289. Hitchings, 172. Hoag, 560. Hoak, 393. Hoar, 137, 138, 151, 423, 563. Hobart, 119, 128. Hobbie, 224. Hobbs, 167, 254, 373. Hodgkius. 135, 143, 231. Ilodsdon, 194, 253, 285, Hoffman, 148. Holbrook, 191, 396, 400. Holden, 181, 246, 506. Holder, 178. Holley, 262. Holman, 466. Holmes, 178, 321, 542. Holt. 269. 274. 382. Holverson. 132. Holwav, 565. Hoogle, 220. Hoogs, 512. Hook, 77, 506. Hoopes, 533. Hooper, 286. Hoper, 186. Hopkins, 205, 329, 466. Home, 386. Horton, 454. Hosford, 579. Hoskins, 514. Hoslev, 127. Houghton. 332. Houston, 306. Howard, 143, 219, 376, 458, 514. Howe, 131. Howell, 376, 514. Howson, 562. Hovt, 273, 331, 336, 341, 378, 420, 447, 457, 477, 514. Hubbard. 153. 256. 286. 349. 352. 353, 396, 429, 571. Huckins. 238. Huff. 291. Huggett, 567. Hulburt, 236. Hulett. 559. Hull, 119. Humphrey, 164, 197, 397. Humphries. 495. Hunnewell, 78, 210. Hunt, 177. 403, 458, 542, 553. Huntley, 223, 551. Huntington, 307. Huntoon, 140. Husmann, 408. Husten, 170, 421. Huston, 164. Hussey, 351, 376. Hutchings, 166. Hutchins, 130, 270, 350. Hutchinson, 333, 549. Hyde, 204. Ileff, 192. Illsey, 247. Illsley, 433. INDEX G03 Ingalls, 155, 172. 234, 235. Ingcrsol, 70, 82. Ingraham, 426. Inues, 297. Irish. 238. Iseuhour, 243. Isensce, 339. Jackinau, 245. Jackson. 148, 171, 179, 193, 246. 285, 292, 322, 348, 405. 417, 425. Jacobs, 143. Jacquith, 352. James, 138, 497. Jameson. 296. Jaues, 242, 388, Jauvoriu. 446. Jarman, 307. Jarrot, 327. Jeffers, 178. Jenkins, 100, 517. Jepson, 299. Jewell, 135, 395. Jewett, 500, 506, 554. Joaquin, 356. Jocelyn, 49. 60, 192. Johnson, 59, 168, 233, 238, 260, 324. 368, 404, 522, 571. ^ Johnston, 140, 375. Johnstone, 205. -lollv, 391. Jones, 125, 173, 233. 238, 274, 283, 286, 316, 326. 350, 381, 422,479.527, 564. Jordan, 60, 164. 197. 205. 245, 292, 430, 578. Joy, 300. 306. Jovnes, 255. .7 add, 344. Judkins, 243, 276. 283. Juloflf, 27,7. Junkins. 429. Kanar. 570. Kay, 260. Kay ton. 128. Keay, 257, 260. Keazer, 565. Keene, 166, 417. Keith, 139. Keitz, 337. Kelley, 205, 288, 377. 516. Kellogg, 574. Kelsey. 107. Kemp, 189. Kempton, 150, 171. Kendall, 190. Kendrick, 418. Kenerson, 280, 300. Keniston, 278. Kennedy, 280. Kenney, 189, 242. Kenniston, 445. Kent, 459. Ketelmm, 559. Keyes, 435. Keysor, 451. Kibbee, 569. Kilgore, 101. 565. Kimball, 231, 251, 288, 322, 496. Kineaid, 504. King, 399, 492, 566. Kinsley, 117. Kloeppel, 277. Knapp, 463. Knickerbocker, 242. Knight, So, 168, 171, 181, 186, 231, 280, 371, 42J, 446, 488. Knowles, 123, 334, 405. Knowlton, 394, 421, 548. Knox. 141, 203, 268, 286. Koogle, 292. Kraiise, 283. Kranze, 572. Labidda, 251. Labree. 356. Ijaeey, 428. Lacroix. 337. ^ Ladd, 459. 517. ' Lahman. 575. Lake, 530. Lakeman. 140. Lamb, 139, 151, 169, 319, 324. Lambert, 552. Lambord, 106. Lamphire, 561. Lamphrey, 383. Lancaster, 497, 558. Lane. 84. 141, 165, 193, 368, 419, 432. Lang, 123, 324, 431. Langdon. 370. Langley, 259, 261. Lapham, 450. Larrabee, 244. Larkins, 568. LarA', 245, 257, 284. Latiirop, 198. Laiichlen. 491. Laughton, 149. Law, 28S. Lawrence. 241, 319, 507. Lawry, 153. Lawton, 558. Lay, 575. Leach, 173, 176. Learned, 492. Leavitt. 71. 146, 193, 239, 348, 448, 557, 565. Lee, 243, 246, 405. Lees, 574. Leger, 110. Leighton, 166, 187, 205. Leonard, 466. Lesan, 193. Lewis, 127, 140, 205, 226, 238, 277, 321, 333, 343, 398, 471, 476, 559. Leyman, 307. Libby, 165, 240, 254, 292, 293, 420. Libby m Zachariah, 84. " Sarah, 101. ' ' Esther, 234. " Mehitable, 238. " Eobert, 239. " Charles A., 248. " Samuel, 249. " Alice A., 249. ' ' Isaac, 2.59. " Ebenezer. 260. " Marv, 270. " Manly G., 282. " Abigail, 324. " Joshua, 345. " Betsey, 418. " Seth.'431. ' ' Gilman, 433. Lightner, 146. Lincoln^ 372, 383, 531. Lindslev, 317, 333. Linn, 308, 335. Litchfield, 179. Little, 130, 168, 448, 553. Littlefield, 89, 260, 275, 323, 356. 421. Livermore, 104, 499. Loak, 204. Locke, 58, 122, 123, 456. 484. Lockhart, 66. Lockwood, 512. Lombard, 187, 420. Longee, 372. Louglev, 146, 170. Loomis, 151, 242. Lord, 96, 187, 245, 271, 313, 579. Lord m OliA'e, 174. ' ' Lydia, 268. " Svbel, 269. " John, 272. " Roxanna, 278. " James, 311. . ' ' Keziah, 385. ' ' James, 428. ' ' Joseph, 429. " Joshua, 429. Loring, 291, 292, 305, 555. ' Louis, 306. Lovejoy, 210, 318, 335, 497. Lovell, 132. Lovett, 419. Low, 220, 221, 290, 367. Lowell, 140, 145, 169, 173. Lucas. 418. 604 INDEX Luce. 208, 286, 288, 341, 394. Ludwig, 331. Lull, 319. Lumpkin, 216. Lunt, 91, 92, 127, 142. 147, 216, 229, 239, 244. Lvford, 367. Lyman, 106, 323, 326. Lymon, 573. Lyon, 153, 198. Lyons, 324. Maberry, 415. Mabrv, 167. MacColl, 316. Macey, 450. Mackev, 278. Mackfie, 464. Mackmaster, 507. Macworth. 46. Madden, 335. Madison, 555. Magoon, 457. Mahew, 220. Mahonev, 340. Main, 498. Mains, 173. Major. 353. Malcolm. 255. Malley, 262. Malone, 92, 553. Manchester, 173, 501. Mandv. 334. Manfiield. 126. Mann, 169, 474. 549. Manning, 119, 368, 377. Mautor, 556. Manuel, 334. March, 92, 363, 477. Marcy, 524. Marden, 123. 456. Margeson, 459. Marin, 497. Markley, 324. Marriner, 394. Marsh, 119, 140, 241, 271, 422, 529. Marshall, 321, 336. 376. Marston, 59, 85, 108, 122, 189, 294, 362, 374, 550. Martin, 58, 181, 239, 295, 301. Mason, 167, 189, 571. Masson, 385. Mathes, 447. Mathewson. 396. Matson, 559. Matthews, 49, 321, 407. Mauldin, 408. Maverick, 244. Maxfield, 377. Maxim. 516. Maxwell, 246, 507. Mayberry, 234, 239, 430. Mavlem, 71, 83, 102. Mayo, 216, 497. Meinless, 334. Melog, 234. Mendell, 235. Mercer, 318, 475. Mereur, 244. Merow, 165, 256. Merriam, 433. 456, 475, 556. Merrifield, 255. Merrill, 86, 142, 221, 295, 417. Merrill m Peter. 195. " Melinda. 198. ' ' Martha, 209. " Judith, 214. " Benjamin, 348. ' ' Carrie, 511. " George, 554. Meservey. 131. Meserve, 189, 245. McAllister. 434, 581. Mc Arthur,' 294. McBride, 107. McBurnev. 571. McCabe, 191. McCann, 178. McCausland, 275. McClam, 128, 130, 131. McClish, 362. McClure, 552. McCorrison, 255. McCracken, 327. McCumber, 338. McDonald, 172, 208, 465. McDowell, 141. McDuffj^ 367. McEachern, 154. McFarland, 129, 131. 231. McFarlane, 235. McGeouch, 231. McGowan, 474. McHenrv, 470. Mclntvre, 275. 493, 545. McKennev, 144, 210. McKeshiiie, 138.. McKillopp, 205. McKinney, 377. McKinstrv, 524. McKnelly, 453. McKusick. 297. McLean. 251. McLellan, 165. McMann. 321. McNear. 324. McPherson, 141, 484. McShea, 280. McWilliams, 128. Miller, 233, 325, 403, 460, 473, 560. Millet, 417, 420. Milliken, 195. Mills, 169. Mink. 129, 582, 583. Minot, 195, 523. Misner, 461. Mitchell, 75, 145, 154, 220, 222, 328, 417, 423. Mitton, 61, 72. Monroe, 495. Montague, 449. Montgomery. 342, 536. Moodv, 21ll 247, 248. Mooni; 308. Moore, 142, 143, 149, 406, 425, 431. More, 532. Morey, 471. Morgan, 182. Morton, 22, 111. Moyer, 225. Morrell, 255, 572. Morrill, 164, 172, 249, 281. 445. Morrison, 317. 368. Morse, 177, 239, 256, 321, 325,391,524. Morse m Sarah, 85. " John, 118. " William, 166. " Hannah, 192. ' ' Mary, 324. ' ' Martha, 451. " John, 451. " John, 472. " Kate, 473. " Adino. 474. " Ebenezer. 487. " Amos. 503. Mosher, 85, 338. Moss, 271. Mossier, 395. Moulton, 84, 93, 189, 2.59, 275, 417. Mover, 225. Much, 207. Mudgett. 348, 408. Muloon, 371. Munjov. 32. 72, 104. Munro, 128. Munsey, 130. Munson, 297. Murray, 130, 326, 378, 393.' Murch, 428. Murphy, 290. Mygatt, 507. Narcross, 319. :Nash. 421. 526. Nason. 99, 313, 512. Nav, 564. Neal, 145. 181, 254, 334, 371, 442. Xeate, 91. ISIeatherhead, 504. . Neff, 528. 569. Neil. 371. Nelson, 258, 419, 541. Nesbit, 348, 401, 483. Nesburn, 334. INDEX 605 Nevens, 283. Newhall, 299. Newman, 325, 510. Newcomb, 189, 234, 238, 270, 529, 530, 539. Newell, 395, 420, 520. Newth, 128. Nichols, 203, 295, 457.3-' Nickerson, 321, 531, 565. Nile, 138, 140, 141. • Nightengale, 528, 529, 535, 538. Nisbett, 400. Noble, 431. Norcross, 135. Norris, 372. Northup, 578. Norton, 48, 233, 244, 404. Nouse, 502. Nostand, 583. Nowell, 275. Noyes, 137, 169, 320. Nutter, 260. Nye, 84. 396. Oaks, 137, 151, 290, 294. O'Bleness, 482. O'Brien, 296. O 'Conner, 334. Odiorne, 542, 550. Ohl. 225. Oldrieve, 107. Oliver, 106, 564. Olmstead, 222, 287, 289. Orcutt, 148. Ormsby, 520. Orr, 223. Osborn, 448, 560. Osgood, 196. Ostrum, 278. Ott, 557, 569. Overlock, 382. Owen. 244, 432, 540. Oxford, 397. Pace, 225. Paddeford, 368. Packard, 142. Page, 302, 427. Paine, 135, 330, 424. Palmer, 103, 129, 448, 473, 573. Parcher, 495. Pardee, 224. Parent, 333. Parish, 549. Parker, 119, 149, 204, 239, 271, 292, 305, 394, 424, 429, 441, 554. Parkhurst, 493. Parmelee, 463. Parrot, 441. Parsons, 167, 192, 456, 573. Partridge, 128. Patch, 401. Patten, 279, 555. Pattengill, 287. Patterson, 71, 507, 552. Paul, 425. Payne, 178. Peabody, 177, 378. Peacock, 552. Peake, 249. Pear, 316. Pearce, 332, 435, Pearl, 323. Peaslie, 284. Peavey, 267. Peck, 534. Pedrick, 505. Peet, 501. Pellet, 571. Pendleton, 349. Pendexter, 296. Pennell, 150. Perkins, 290, 355, 385, 548, 559, 570. Perley, 167. Perrine, 398. Perry, 145, 187, 238, 244, 282, 300, 335, 516, 521, 570. Peterson, 196. Pettee, 523. Pettengill, 405. Philbrick, 122. 317, 572. Philbrook, 461. Phillips, 104, 144, 323, 382, 383, 426, 519. Philpot, 390. Phipps, 77, 539. Pickeus, 250. Pickering, 51, 59. Pickering m Josie L., 288. " John, 359. ' ' Marv, 362. " Elizabeth, 367. ' ' Joshua, 367. " Thomas, 369. " Anne, 372. " George, 379. " George E., 379. ' ' Joshua, 446. " Martha, 447. Pierce, 274, 291, 326, 352, 355, 376, 512, 553,571. «Pierson, 307. Pike, 169, 190, 286. Pilley, 303. Pillsbury, 139, 357. Pindar, 349. Pingree, 362. Pinkham, 256. Piper, 156, 553. Pitcher, 262. Pitts, 382. Pixley, 223. Place, 88. Plaisted, 94. Plimpton, 522. Plummer, 146, 189, 210, 240, 307, 407, 419, 427, 432 459. Pollard, 292, 462. Policy, 235. Polleys, 241. Pomeroy, 148. Pond, 106, 487. Poole, 128, 148, 250, 279. Pope, 532. Porter, 128, 150, 291, 303, 401, 517. Potter, 244, 334. Potts, 285. Prahm, 271. Pratt, 105, 106, 107, 382, 433 .557. Pray,' 101,' 254, 268, 274, 296. Preble, 77, 208. Prentice, 557. -Prescott, 298, 318, 331, ' 431, 456. Priddy, 462. Pride, 92, 185, 192. Prince, 102. Prior, 394. Pritchard, 323. Proctor, 230, 250. Pue, 514. Pugsley, 233, 239. Pullen, 105. Pulling, 71, 102. Purington, 247, 299, 332, 333, 567. Putnam. 332, 333, 431, 494, 507. Quarles, 150. Quimby, 137, 261, 350, 380. Quincy, 111. Quinlan, 355. Quivey, 475. Eacine, 385. Eadcliffe, 514. Eafter, 222. Eall, 224. Eamsdell, 302. Eand, 49, 51, 92, 251, 378 409 419. Eandall, 186, 194, 206, 432, 574. Eannells, 465. Eauney. 223. Eay, 278, 385. Eaymond, 146, 221. Eaynes, 458. Eawson, 528, 556. Eead, 220. Eearser 531. Eearson, 533. Eecord, 234. Eedlon, 248. Eeed, 128, 144, 408, 417, 517, 523. Eeis, 474. > , • o .g^» <^ <^ t> -^ ^-^^^ "oV" .^°. 'oK .0- -^0^ .-^^x. ^"-<^^^ \^" ; '3-^ ^o -.0 9^ 1 > ^ u> ° ^0^ O M ' ^0 V^ e*i^'* '"^ a"^ ^' *' ^> . * AT r^v .-^^x. ^o ♦ AV "^U \3 'o , ► * A. • ' ' • - O jA c ° " " -» '^^ ■^ ^^•n^. 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